August - 2011 - Obituaries from The News-Star

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

Reggie Crawford Reggie Crawford, of West Monroe, LA; a painter, passed on July 29, 2011, at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. Mr. Crawford was born in Monroe on January 24, 1951. Funeral Service will be held Monday, August 1, 2011, at 10:00 A.M. at Griffin Funeral Home of West Monroe. Burial will follow at Roselawn Cemetery of Calhoun. Mr. Crawford is preceded in death by his parents Robert and Clydie Crawford and his brother Lee Crawford. He is survived by three daughters: Tanya Crawford; Regina Crawford;Christi Delrio and husband Daniel;one brother: Jerry Crawford; four sisters: Bobbye Crowell; Sue Franks; Judy Etier; Gloria Renwick; seven grandchildren: Thomas Younse, Kristen Delrio, Jonathan Worley, Danny Delrio, Haley Parrot, Samuel Parrot, Kelsey Delrio; two great-grandchildren: Annabell Johnston; Emma Younse numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Chuck Dray, Charlie Turnage, P.D. McVay, Dennis Crowell, Chris Salsbury, Paul Franks, Jerry Walker, and Jeff Ferracci. Online condolences can be sent to www.griffin-funeral home.com Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 1, 2011

Christina Brinson Poulin Funeral services for Christina Brinson Poulin, will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 3, 2011, in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Christina Brinson Poulin, 33, of Monroe, LA, was born on September 24, 1977, and went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 29, 2011, after a sudden illness. Christina was employed by Guy Paper for the past ten years with colleagues that became valued friends. Christina was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Mary and Golman Day and Paternal grandfather, Willie Joe Brinson. Those left behind to cherish Christina's memory are her loving husband, Gerald Joseph Poulin of Monroe; two sons that she cherished and adored, Joseph and Jacob Poulin; her parents, Bobby and Patricia Brinson of Monroe; brother Darrell Brinson and wife Robyn and sons Colin and Cody of Limestone, TN; Aunt Kathy Dupre' and children Allison and John; Mother-in-law Robin Andreola of St. Petersburg, FL; father and mother-in-law, Richard A. and Deborah Poulin of No. Scituate, RI; brother-in-law Raymond Poulin and children; sister-in-law, Gena Ross and her son; paternal grandmother, Ruby Brinson great grandmother-in-law; Mary De Simas of No. Scituate, RI; niece, Brittany Brinson and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Pallbearers will be Jeff Galyean, Chris Tyler, Jay Barfield, Eric Guy, Chuck Hunter, and Randy Boyer. Visitation will be 4:00 PM until 700 PM Tuesday, August 2, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the Gilley family, our extended McDonalds family, Guy Paper family and staff, Ouachita Parish Fire Department, and AMR for their unwavering care and support. The family ask Memorials be made to the Ronald McDonald House. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 1, 2011

Jimmie Ray Blevins, 52 Jimmie Ray Blevins Jr. of Monroe, an industrial electrician, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Felix Brossett, 79 Felix Brossett, 79, of West Monroe, a bookkeeper, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Elsie Davis, 83 Elsie Davis of West Monroe, a butcher, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Elinor Gibson, 85 Elinor Anne Skinner Gibson of West Monroe, a bookbinder, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Monday until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Violet C. Hobgood, 97 Violet Coates Hobgood of West Monroe, a teacher, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is noon Monday until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Debra B. Hurst, 54 RUSTON — Debra Broughton Hurst died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Clara M. McKoin, 75 LAKE CHARLES — Clara Mae Hughes McKoin, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Kenneth W. Netherland, 62 DELHI — Kenneth W. Netherland died Sunday. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesay at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Delhi Masonic Cemetery.

Troy James Newsom, 78 RAYVILLE — Troy James Newsom, a farmer, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is 5:30-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Greer Cemetery.

Carol Anne Ratliff, 72 RUSTON — Carol Anne Ratliff died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

A.C. Thornhill, 73 A. C. "Chester" Thornhill of West Monroe, an electrician, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Branch, Tom: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Ackland Creek Baptist Church, Jonesville. Brossett, Felix: 10 a.m. Monday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Crawford, Reggie: 10 a.m. Monday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Pratt, Leola: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Perkins, Martha Louise: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Montgomery Church of Christ, Montgomery. Plonnigs, Rozena Tucker: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Fair Park Baptist Church, West Monroe. Weatherford, Earl William: 2 p.m. Monday, Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

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

Elsie Faye Davis Funeral services for Mrs. Elsie Faye Davis are at 10:00 AM Tuesday, August 2, 2011, in the Chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, with Dr. Dennis Hensley, Jr. officiating. Interment follows at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Davis was born on November 17, 1927, and went home to her "Sweet Jesus, Sweet Jesus, Sweet Jesus," on July 30, 2011. She loved her Lord Jesus Christ and was ready to go home and join her parents, brothers, and sister. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard (Dooley) Davis and granddaughter, Ashley Davis. Mrs. Davis loved life and her family, and was considered the life of the party. She enjoyed singing, playing the piano, and crossword puzzles. Mrs. Davis was a dedicated employee of 40 years to A&P and a charter member of the Edgewood Baptist Church. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Mrs. Davis is survived by her only child Terry Davis and wife Penny; granddaughter, Melissa Croft and husband Dean and daughters, Ashten and Anberlyn; grandsons, Christopher Davis and wife Tammy and son Caleb; Rusty Davis and wife Kristen and children, Abigail, Kahlyn and Colt; niece, Kathy Lindow and husband Dan, nephew, Frankie Dopson; a great niece, Kasey Fisher and husband Allen, and son Noah, great nephew, Kyle Lindow and wife Kiley and a host of cousins and friends. Pallbearers are Christopher Davis, Rusty Davis, Frankie Dopson, Dan Lindow, Allen Fisher and Jamie Batten. The family would like to thank Glenwood Hospital for their care during her short stay and Landmark Nursing Home for their four years of care. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 2, 2011

Mary Newman Lisenby Funeral service for Mrs. Mary Newman Lisenby, 91, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 9:30AM Wednesday, August 3, 2011, in the Mausoleum Chapel of Mulhearn Memorial Park with Rev. David Brown officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Mrs. Lisenby was born on October 25, 1919, in Spencer, LA, and passed away on August 1, 2011, in Monroe. She was a member of Ridge Avenue Baptist Church in West Monroe and a former member of Central Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School, Training Union, and a member of the church choir. Mrs. Lisenby was also a Girl Scout Leader. She was preceded in death by her first husband, William "Bill" Newman; her second husband, Joseph Clyde Lisenby; daughter, Margie Magee Johnston; sisters, Zelda D. Cloud , Avis D. Jeter, and Betty Ellington; brothers, Thelbert, Ferris, Fred and A.J. Dean; great grandson, Reagan Newman. Survivors include her son, Ray D. Newman and wife Lynn; six grandchildren, Kim Magee Brockner and husband Ronnie; Todd Newman and wife Kim; Mark, Matthew, and Trey Magee; and Alana Babb; great grandchildren, Tobe Brockner and wife Kirsten; Tate Brockner and wife Tracye; Piper Brockner, Paige Brockner Stanley and husband Justin; Mary Ann Brockner Cook and husband Jesse; Paris Brockner; (Little) Matthew Magee; Kelly Ashtyn Newman; and Ty Colton Newman; great great grandchildren, Beau Christian Brockner, Scarlett Faith Brockner, Drew Brockner Stanley, Elle Elizabeth Stanley; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 7:00PM Tuesday, August 2, 2011, at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 2, 2011

Caroline Ardis Marbury Caroline Ardis Marbury, affectionately known as Carrie, passed away July 23, 2011. Born in Ruston, LA, June 13, 1958, she was educated in Lincoln Parish schools -"Miss Willie's" Louisiana Tech Nursery School, A. E. Phillips Lab School, Ruston High School, and Louisiana Tech University. The visitation will be Wednesday, August 3, 2011, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home from 5:00 PM til 7:00 PM. The service will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 4, 2011, at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Ruston, LA. There will be a private interment in Greenwood Cemetery under the Direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Carrie proudly served and assisted at Ruston Junior High School in the Special Education Classes as well as other classrooms. Fellow educators remember her for her generosity and the positive contributions she made at the school. They also recall how much the students liked her. Carrie also served as a Substitute Teacher at Ruston High School where she was a favorite of many students. In her spare time, she enjoyed cooking special dishes for her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents William Ardis Marbury, Jr. and Virginia Lomax Marbury and her son William Samuel Smart. She is survived by her daughter Virginia Elizabeth Smart, step daughter Christi Smart Sanderson, step granddaughters Greer and Rocki Sanderson, sister and brother- in-law Becky Marbury Napper and Lue Charles Napper, nephew Lomax Bailey Napper, great nephew Camdyn Anders Napper, aunt Martha Marbury Gerig and a host of friends and relatives. Honorary Pallbearers will be Fred Blake, Gary Lilley, Drew Moss, Olivia Rolf Gordon, Karla Barham, Margaret Tigner, Drew Boyd and Raymond Walker. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on August 2, 2011

Kenneth W. Netherland Funeral services for Kenneth W. Netherland, 62, of Delhi, LA, will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, August 3, 2011, in the chapel of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi, with Rev. Tony Smith officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM to 8:00PM Tuesday, August 2, 2011, at Cox Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Delhi Masonic Cemetery. Kenneth was a life long resident of the Delhi community and worked for Williams Well Service, Delhi Manufacturing and most recently Maxwell Hardware and Lumber Co. He was a member of the Dunn Baptist Church and an Army veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. Kenneth is preceded in death by his father, Othel W. "Red" Netherland and two brothers, Jeffrey and Ronnie Netherland. Surviving him are his mother, Mary Lee Martin Netherland; one brother, Billy Netherland and wife Sheila of Calhoun, LA; one sister, Mary Ann Cox of West Monroe, LA; two nephews, Bryan Netherland and Morris Cox Jr. and a niece, Marissa Cox. Pallbearers will be Craig Bryan, Steve Britton, Frank E. Maxwell III, Red Copes, Doug Terrell and Kevin Roberts. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our web site at www.coxfuneral.com Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA Published in The News Star on August 2, 2011

Donald Arkle, 63 EL DORADO, Ark. -- Donald Arkle died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Beth Eden Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia City Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Jerlean Conway, 50 MER ROUGE -- Jerlean Conway died July 22. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Elsie Davis, 83 Elsie Davis of West Monroe, a butcher, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Izetta Davis, 76 Izetta Davis of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Galilee Baptist Church, Start. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in the Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Ronnie L. Fowler, 55 Ronnie Lee Fowler of West Monroe, self-employed in the coin and amusement business, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Aundrae Hall, 13 DALLAS, Texas -- Aundrae Hall, a student, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Thursday at Cherry Hill No. 2 Baptist Church, Mer Rouge. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Levan Jones, 79 RUSTON -- Levan Jones, a retired dietary supervisor, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Calm Church Cemetery, Simsboro.

Christina A. Poulin, 33 Christina Ann Poulin of Monroe, a Guy Paper employee, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Carol Anne Ratliff, 72 RUSTON -- Carol Anne Ratliff, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pines Memorial Cemetery.

Patsy K. Roy, 64 Patsy Lynn Kozlovsky Roy of Monroe, a secretary with the University of Louisiana at Monroe's-Older Workers Program, died July 26. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Virgil O. Spillers, 82 JONESBORO -- Virgil Osborne Spillers of Chatham, a pipeline inspector and welder, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Caney Lake Baptist Church, Chatham. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Jeanette F. Wyles, 56 DELHI -- Jeanette Faye Wyles, a bartender, died Friday. Memorial services are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Branch, Tom: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Ackland Creek Baptist Church, Jonesville. McKoin, Clara Mae Hughes: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Netherland, Kenneth W.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Cox Funeral Home. Newsom, Troy James: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Pratt, Leola: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Perkins, Martha Louise: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Montgomery Church of Christ, Montgomery. Plonnigs, Rozena Tucker: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Fair Park Baptist Church, West Monroe.

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

Ronnie Lee Fowler Funeral Services for Ronnie Lee Fowler, 55, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, August 4, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Scott Fletcher officiating. Interment will follow in the Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA. Ronnie was born on January 31, 1956, in Monroe, LA, and died suddenly at his residence in West Monroe, LA, on July 31, 2011. He was self-employed in the Amusement business. He loved shooting pool and also all animals, especially his dogs and horses. Ronnie is preceded in death by his mother, Mabel Fowler; father, Jiffy Fowler, Sr. and his sister, Rhoda Marie Fowler. Survivors include his daughter, Amber Haze Fowler; brother, Jiffy Fowler, Jr. and wife, Vera; nephews, Scooter Fowler, and Scotty Fowler and wife, Lauren; niece, Sabrina Abbot and husband, Rob and very special friend, Donna Orr. Pallbearers will be Joseph Albert Ford III, Ronald Stanley Lenard, Larry Wayne Norris, Chris Cox, Pat Wane Phillips, Venoy "Bubba" Worley, Prentiss McVay and Cecil Mack May. Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday, August 3, 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 August 3, 2011

Ethel McClanahan Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel Bamburg McClanahan, age 79, of Columbia, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, August 4, 2011, from the sanctuary of Bethany Baptist Church, 1740 HWY 133, Columbia, LA 71418, with Rev. Ed Smith, Rev. Billy Lane McClanahan and grandson, Rev. Marty Earnest officiating. Interment will follow at Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia, LA. Mrs. McClanahan passed onto her Heavenly Home on August 2, 2011, while at Caldwell Memorial Hospital in Columbia, LA, after a lengthy illness. She was born February 15, 1932, in Pineville, MS, Smith County, to the union of Ivy Nathaniel Bamburg and Zula Huff Bamburg. She was preceded in death by her parents: Ivy N. and Zula Bamburg and her Moma, Minnie H. Bamburg of Columbia, LA; a sister, Berdie Tarver of Columbia, LA; and a brother, Hurston Lott of Brandon, MS. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, R.B. "Berlon" McClanahan; two daughters, Janie Earnest and Cindy Brown and her husband, Jim; three grandchildren, Rev. Marty Earnest and his wife, Claudia, Cree Webb and her husband, Shane, Chad Gregory and his wife, Teresa; six great-grandchildren, Matthew Holloway, Cody Earnest, Destiny Ramsey, Jessi Shipp, Emma Gregory and Jacie Webb all of Columbia, LA; two sisters, Faye Johnson of Forrest, MS, and Sue Meredith of Columbia, LA; two brothers, Hershel Lott of Woodville, TX, and Herbert Lott of Jackson, MS; and a special friend/"son," Jack Warren and his wife, Gayla of Jena, LA. Ethel was a homemaker of 63 years. She was the world's most precious wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She had two special loves in her life- her family was her precious jewel (especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren); and her other being her church and church family, Bethany Baptist Church at Columbia, LA, Hebert community. She served as a beacon and leader to the Hebert community and Caldwell Parish. She served as President of the Caldwell Parish Ladies Demonstration Club, President of Columbia Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization, an active member of Louisiana Farm Bureau where she served on numerous committees, past Sunday School teacher, church Training Union teacher, Bible School teacher and worker, and "Mother to Many" through the years. Mrs. Ethel enjoyed the great outdoors and had various hobbies, interests and talents. She was a seamstress, quilt-maker, chrocheted, a gourmet cook (where she hosted many events), and a ceramatic-maker. She enjoyed fishing (especially with her grand-daughter-in-law, Claudia) and hauling cotton to the gin where she had coffee-time with the "cotton ladies." She was an avid gardener and enjoyed growing flowers and vegetables. She took great joy in delivering vegetables to those in need especially the elderly. She often provided free housing to those in need. She chaired numerous fund-raisers and community projects for the sick and needy. (She will be remembered for her kind heart and loving spirit.) Pallbearers will be Dave Cobb, Randy Duchesne, Dennis Hillman, Mark Kelly, Nathan Kelly, Ryan McClanahan, Clint Oliveaux, and Rev. Rod Shipp. Honorary pallbearers will be Willie Duchesne, Billy Ray Jones, Sr., Wiley Kelly, Allen Maxwell, Doug Maxwell, Joe Eddie Maxwell, Roger Murphy, Billy Joe Poole, Truman Poole, Brad Tullos, Bennie Washam and Robert Washam. Any planned memorials may be made in Mrs. Ethel McClanahan's name to Bethany Baptist Church, 1740 HWY 133, Columbia, LA 71418. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star from August 3 to August 4, 2011

Carol Anne Ratliff Funeral services for Carol Anne Ratliff, age 72, of Ruston, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, August 5, 2011, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Officiating the service will be Dr. Mike Holloway. Interment will follow at Pines Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Mrs. Ratliff was born December 1, 1938, in Boone, IA, and went home to be with the Lord on July 30, 2011, after losing her battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents: Paul and Dorothy Cooper. Mrs. Ratliff loved working with her flowers and plants; but most of all, she loved her little yorkie dogs. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years: James E. Ratliff; children: Debbie and husband Doug Ditty of Powell, OH, Sherry Anne Ratliff of Ruston, LA, Randy Ratliff and wife Kendra of West Monroe, LA, Tim Ratliff and wife Peggy of Downsville, LA, and grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother: Larry Cooper and wife Jo; brother-in-law: Bill Ratliff and wife Dutch and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Dr. Ed Mariano, Dr. David Osafo and the wonderful nurses and staff at Green Clinic Surgical Hospital, and the Northern Louisiana Medical Center nurses and staff. Visitation will be held Thursday, August 4, 2011, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on August 3, 2011

Fannie Mae Ross Fannie Mae Ross was born July 19, 1931, in Monroe, LA, to Dock Wilson & Angelina Pringle. She passed away July 28, 2011, in Dallas, TX, at the age of 80. Wake will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday, August 4, 2011, at Laurel Land Funeral Home, Dallas, TX. Service will be at 2:00 PM Friday, August 5, 2011, at Crossroads of Life, 123 Hwy 67, Duncanville, TX 75137. Laurel Land Funeral Home 972-761-8945 Dallas, TX Published in The News Star on August 3, 2011

Merlene Stamper Garcin Merlene was born on July 3, 1938, and went to be with the Lord on August 1, 2011, after a very graceful and courageous battle with cancer. A memorial service honoring her life will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 4, 2011, at Woodridge Baptist Church, with visitation from 2:00 P.M. until time of service. Merlene was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Lena Stamper, her infant sister Verna Mae and her husband of 52 years, Huey Garcin. Merlene is survived by her children Tommy and Denise Garcin, Linda and Kevin Bartlett, four grandchildren Kyle Bartlett and wife Sarah, Kaci Bartlett, Michael and Daniel Garcin and her brothers Leeman and wife Barbara Stamper, and Freeman Stamper. The family would like to thank Dr. Kenneth Fitzgerald for his many years of love and care for our parents, the staff of Agape Hospice and the staff and friends of the Grace Home. In Lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to either Woodridge Baptist Church or The Grace Home. Published in The News Star on August 3, 2011

Ruth Book, 90 Ruth Book of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Darrius Burrell 24 Darrius Burrell of Monroe, a laborer, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

John D. Crain Sr., 67 John Douglas Crain Sr. of West Monroe, a truck driver, died Sunday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson. Visitation is 8-10 a.m. Thursday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Roberta K. Dunham, 79 BASKIN — Roberta King Dunham, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Friendship Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Sunflower Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Mary N. Lisenby, 91 Mary Newman Lisenby of Monroe, retired deputy clerk of court, died Monday. Services are 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Kenneth E. Myers, 52 RAYVILLE — Kenneth Earl Myers, a boat captain, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

George Segars, 89 HAMBURG, Ark. — George Segars, retired aircraft painter, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday in Hamburg Cemetery under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home.

Dayton B. Young, 95 JONESVILLE — Dayton Buie Young, co-owner and operator of Youngs Grocery Store, died Monday. Services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church. Visitation is 2-3 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Jena Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Arkle, Donald: 11 a.m. Saturday, Beth Eden Baptist Church, Monroe. Davis, Izetta: 1 p.m. Saturday, Galilee Baptist Church, Start. Hall, Aundrae: 3 p.m. Thursday, Cherry Hill No. 2 Baptist Church, Mer Rouge. Jones, Levan: 11 a.m. Wednesday, King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Netherland, Kenneth W.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Cox Funeral Home. Poulin, Christina Ann: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Ratliff, Carol Anne: 10 a.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Roy, Patsy Lynn Kozlovsky: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Spillers, Virgil Osborne: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Caney Lake Baptist Church, Chatham.

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

Leroy Carter, 66 TALLULAH — Leroy Carter, a deck hand, died July 29. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial is in New Oakwood Cemetery.

Cora L. Cockerm, 82 SAVANNAH, Ga. — Cora Lee Cockerm, a homemaker formerly of Crowville, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

Kenneth E. Myers, 52 RAYVILLE — Kenneth Earl Myers, an offshore supply vessel captain, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Winnsboro, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

Lealure Neal, 72 TALLULAH — Lealure Neal, a homemaker, died July 27. Services are noon Saturday at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in Maryland Cemetery.

Melvin Paxton, 83 OAK GROVE — Melvin Paxton, a farmer, died Wednesday. Services are at 2 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m. Friday until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Redwing Cemetery.

Lucille J. Richards, 86 WISNER — Lucille J. Richards, a homemaker, died July 28. Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at River of Life Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in the Hope Estate Cemetery.

Willard Richmond, 74 KELLY — Willard Richmond, an electrician, died Wednesday. Services are at 2 p.m. Saturday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Fellowship Cemetery West, Columbia.

Delois M. Williams, 65 DALLAS — Delois Marie Williams, formerly of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Wilbert Woodward, 73 COLUMBIA — Wilbert Woodward, a barber, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be at Asbury Cemetery, Eros.

Previusly Acknowledged: Arkle, Donald: 11 a.m. Saturday, Beth Eden Baptist Church, Monroe. Book, Ruth: 2 p.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burrell, Darrius: 1 p.m. Monday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe Davis, Izetta: 1 p.m. Saturday, Galilee Baptist Church, Start. Dunham, Roberta King: 10 a.m. Friday, Friendship Baptist Church, near Baskin. Epps, Rosa Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Traveler Rest Baptist Church,Tallulah. Irby, Kenny Royce: 10 a.m. Saturday, Goodwill Church of God, Oak Grove. Laurent, William "Uncle" Bill: 10 a.m. Friday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Powell, Kenneth Wayne: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Ratliff, Carol Anne: 10 a.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Robertson, Mardessia: 11 a.m. Saturday, Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Segars, George: 10 a.m. Friday, Hamburg Cemetery, Hamburg, Ark. Wyles, Jeanette "Net": 3 p.m. Saturday, Dunn Church of God, Delhi.

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

James W. Allen, Jr. Funeral Services for James W. Allen, Jr., 87, of West Monroe will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, August 6, 2011 at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, West Monroe with Rev. Rick McPhearson officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery, West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mr. Allen was born on January 10, 1924 and passed away August 2, 2011. He loved fishing and gardening. Mr. Allen is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 61 years, Norein Rayner Allen; two daughters, Dianne Parker and Janet Allen; two sisters; and brother. He is survived by his daughters, Katherine Tumlison and husband Buck, Shirley Allen, and Renee Allen; son-in-law, Ralph Parker; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Clint Cummings, David Hollenshead, Walter Kelley, Danny Salsbury, Keith McKaskle, and Ritch Jacobs. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday, August 5, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society and the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery Fund. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on August 5, 2011

Nell Womack Attaway Memorial services for Nell Womack Attaway, 73, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, August 6, 2011, at New Hope Baptist Church, 3870 Old Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Johnny Miller officiating. Services are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Attaway, was a librarian for 28 years at NLU, was born August 28, 1937 and died August 3, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie Lucille (Lambert) and William Homer Womack. Survivors include her daughter, Becky Franz and husband Pat; sons, Rance Attaway and wife Ava, and Daryl Attaway and Veronica Attaway; grandchildren, Ashleigh Attaway, Luke Franz, Tucker Attaway, and Shelby Franz; sisters, Evelyn Merhige, Pat McDermott, and Joyce Crosby; and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the New Hope Baptist Church Building Fund, 3870 Old Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA 71203. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on August 5, 2011

Donald E. Kern Funeral Services for Donald E. Kern, 76, of West Monroe, LA will be 10:00 AM Saturday, August 6, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Roger Baker and Rev. Leonard Sapp officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun. Mr. Kern was born July 1, 1935 in Valley Stream, NY and passed away on August 3, 2011 in Ruston, LA. Donald retired in 2000 as District Representative of Aid Association for Lutherans (Thrivent Financial) in Appleton, WI after 18 years of service. He held past positions at Westinghouse Electric as manager, The Mennen Company as regional director in Morristown, NJ, Fashion Fragrances as vice president in New York City, NY, and Scannon LTD as vice president international in New York City, NY. Donald was past congregational president and elder of Calvary Lutheran Church in Verona, NJ. He was a member of First Assembly of God in Cape May, NJ, Harvest Assembly of God in West Monroe, LA, and Seigle Assembly of God in West Monroe, LA. Donald was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his son, Douglas H. Kern, and parents, Edward F. Kern and Louise A. Kern. Donald is survived by his wife of 54 years, Audrey D. Kern; son, Jeffrey L. Kern and wife Laura of Commerce Twp, MI; daughters, Terri L. Ciecierski and husband Joseph of Whippany, NJ, Melissa L. Barker and husband Jeffery of Cedar Grove, NJ, Beth M. Radzieta and husband Anthony of Cape May Court House, NJ, and Julie Kern Taylor and husband J. Brent of West Monroe, LA; thirteen grandchildren, Kristyn Osegada and husband Christopher, Scott J. Kern and wife Charise, Amanda B. Kern, Joseph D. Kern, Danielle M. Kern, Stephen E. Kern, Anna Ciecierski, Matthew Ciecierski, Owen Radzieta, Aiden Radzieta, T. Amelia Taylor, J. Ethan Taylor, and Waylon D. Taylor; brother, Joseph R. Kern of Prince Edward Island, Canada; and sister, Joan A. Aweof of Port Charlotte, FL. Visitation will be held 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday, August 5, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the Ouachita Parish Animal Shelter or the charity of your choice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on August 5, 2011

Kenneth Wayne Powell Funeral services for Kenneth Wayne Powell, 58, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, August 6, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe, LA, with Rev. Robert Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA. Eastside Baptist Church, 320 80th Street, Monroe, LA, will host Kenny's home going celebration immediately following interment. There will be refreshments, fellowship and singing to honor his memory. Kenny was born February 14, 1953, in Monroe, LA, and went to be with his Lord on August 2, 2011, after a lengthy illness. He was employed with United Home Care in the Medical Supply Department. The thing he enjoyed most was serving the Lord, and he had a heavy burden to see people come to faith in Jesus Christ as their Savior. He lived to serve God and to meet the needs of all those around him. His heart was truly to serve. He was always energized by his mission, never complained and never gave up right to the end. He was preceded in death by his daughter Cherie Powell, father Marvin L. Powell, mother Helen Gandy Powell, mother-in-law Nellie Jean Gee and brother-in-law Gary Dean Gee. He is survived by his loving wife Cindy Powell, daughters Candi Brownlee and husband Tristan, Kelly McPherson and husband Bradley, sons Josh Powell and Chris Humphries, the mothers of his children, Donna Stewart and Sylvia Dunham; step-daughters Shannon and LaShea Chatham; grandchildren Marcus Galmiche, Dylan and Victoria Brownlee, and Hayden and Morgan McPherson; brother Billy Powell and wife Donna, sister Debbie Hutto and husband Lonnie, father-in-law Horace D. Gee and wife Louise, brother-in-law Rodney Gee and wife Tomi, sisters-in-law Vickie Parker and husband Joe, Gloria Motley and husband Bill, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, special friend and co-worker Neil Newman, and other co-workers who all meant so much to him. The faithful support of Danny and Michelle Jones and United Home Care is greatly appreciated. We would also like to thank Dr. Michael Sampognaro and the staff and physicians of St. Francis Specialty Hospital. Pallbearers will be Chris Hutto, Jared Powell, Chris White, Neil Newman, Bradley McPherson, and Prenis Gandy. Visitation will be August 5, 2011, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. "Yes, and I will rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, as it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." Philippians 1:18b-21 Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on August 5, 2011

Merlie Lenora Pylant On August 2nd, 2011, our beloved Merlie Lenora Pylant was taken home to be with her Lord and Savior where she was reunited with her Mother, Father, and sister Mary Reeves. Merlie is survived by her loving husband Herbert R. Pylant; two daughters, Lisa Caruso (husband Joe) Calhoun, LA, and Cherrie Edwards (husband Gary); granddaughter Penny Johnson; two great grandsons Marlin Johnson and Wade Johnson, Aransas Pass, TX; sister Yvonne Reeves; brother-in-law Frederick Reeves, Bernice, LA; step-brothers Meyer Spencer (wife Nell) of Rocky Branch, LA, and Eldridge Spencer, Eldorado, AK; and many nephews and nieces with family and friends. Merlie was born on March 21, 1933 and grew up in the Evergreen community of Bernice, Louisiana. She was an Air Force military wife for twenty years while living in Germany, France, and several cities in Texas. In 1970, she moved to Corpus Christi, Texas where she worked with her husband in the hotel/restaurant business. In 1989, she reestablished residency once again in the Evergreen community with her family and friends she so dearly loved. She took great pleasure in being a life time member of the Evergreen Baptist Church, crafting, and antiquing with her sisters. Her greatest joy was spending time with her granddaughter and great grandsons. She was a blessing to us all. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2011 at Evergreen Baptist Church Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Published in The News Star on August 5, 2011

Leroy Carter, 66 TALLULAH — Leroy Carter, a deck hand, died July 29. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial is in New Oakwood Cemetery.

Cora L. Cockerm, 82 SAVANNAH, Ga. — Cora Lee Cockerm, a homemaker formerly of Crowville, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

Kenneth E. Myers, 52 RAYVILLE — Kenneth Earl Myers, an offshore supply vessel captain, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Winnsboro, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

Lealure Neal, 72 TALLULAH — Lealure Neal, a homemaker, died July 27. Services are noon Saturday at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in Maryland Cemetery.

Melvin Paxton, 83 OAK GROVE — Melvin Paxton, a farmer, died Wednesday. Services are at 2 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m. Friday until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Redwing Cemetery.

Lucille J. Richards, 86 WISNER — Lucille J. Richards, a homemaker, died July 28. Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at River of Life Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in the Hope Estate Cemetery.

Willard Richmond, 74 KELLY — Willard Richmond, an electrician, died Wednesday. Services are at 2 p.m. Saturday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Fellowship Cemetery West, Columbia.

Delois M. Williams, 65 DALLAS — Delois Marie Williams, formerly of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Wilbert Woodward, 73 COLUMBIA — Wilbert Woodward, a barber, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be at Asbury Cemetery, Eros.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Arkle, Donald: 11 a.m. Saturday, Beth Eden Baptist Church, Monroe. Book, Ruth: 2 p.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burrell, Darrius: 1 p.m. Monday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe Davis, Izetta: 1 p.m. Saturday, Galilee Baptist Church, Start. Dunham, Roberta King: 10 a.m. Friday, Friendship Baptist Church, near Baskin. Epps, Rosa Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Traveler Rest Baptist Church,Tallulah. Irby, Kenny Royce: 10 a.m. Saturday, Goodwill Church of God, Oak Grove. Laurent, William "Uncle" Bill: 10 a.m. Friday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Powell, Kenneth Wayne: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Ratliff, Carol Anne: 10 a.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Robertson, Mardessia: 11 a.m. Saturday, Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Segars, George: 10 a.m. Friday, Hamburg Cemetery, Hamburg, Ark. Wyles, Jeanette "Net": 3 p.m. Saturday, Dunn Church of God, Delhi.

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

James Clyde McKay, Sr. Funeral Services for Mr. James Clyde McKay, Sr. will be 2:00 PM Sunday, August 7, 2011 at McClendon Baptist Church in West Monroe with Dr. Larry Stafford officiating and Rev. James Gardner assisting. Interment will be held at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe. Visitation will be held 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Saturday, August 6, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. James Clyde McKay, Sr., retired educator, coach, and principal, departed this life on Thursday, August 4, 2011, at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, Louisiana. Born on January 18, 1929, in Monroe, James was the son of Margaret Ollie and Charles Alexander McKay. He was a lifelong resident of Monroe and West Monroe and he was a driving force and community leader in education and youth sports of Ouachita Parish. James graduated from Ouachita Parish High School and Northeast Louisiana State College where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Education and post graduate degree from Louisiana Tech. His teaching and coaching career began at Millsaps School and continued at Ouachita Parish Junior High and Logtown Elementary and Junior High School. In his early days, James taught math and science at Logtown before being named Assistant Principal at Ouachita Parish Junior High School. Later, he returned to his beloved Logtown and was named Principal in 1970. Remaining there until its closure in 1983, he concluded his career as Principal of Ransom School. Following his retirement from the Ouachita Parish School Board, he began working full time for the Monroe Recreation Department followed by a nineteen year stint as the Director of the East Ouachita Recreation Department. He retired from the EORD in 2008. He enjoyed his time as an educator, coach, and mentor to teachers and to youth of all ages, and he was happiest when he saw a former student or employee. He never forgot what part each of these people had played in his career or life. He remained active in all phases of youth baseball, and he avidly followed high school football. James served as a National Director of Dixie Boys Baseball, and as a coach he saw his teams achieve numerous successes. He was also one of 14 Life Members of the Dixie Boys Baseball Organization. James especially loved spending time with his pals at the Strauss Senior Center where he spent hours playing dominoes and cards. Always smiling and outwitting his opponent, James embraced the company of all these friends even more. Traveling was another hobby, and he never missed summer trips to the baseball World Series games. Mr. McKay was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Bufkin McKay, and by his siblings, Grace Smith, Carolyn Bird, Charles McKay, Griffin McKay, and W.L. McKay. He is survived by his three children, Anne Marie McKay Dumas and her husband Terry of West Monroe, Jim McKay and his wife, Pam, of West Monroe, Alan McKay and his wife, Linda, of Columbia, South Carolina. He had nine grandchildren, Leslie Bauman and her husband Cody, Daniel Dumas and his wife Maddie, Kate Dumas, JC McKay and Amanda, Sonny McKay, Jennifer Routon and her husband Drew, Christopher McKay, Jake McKay and his wife Summer, and Lucas McKay and his wife Amber, and he has eight great-grandchildren. His sister, Syble Ellen, and his brother, Ralph McKay, brother-in-law Ed Buffkin and wife Margie, also survive him, and his special companion, Violet Collins, numerous nieces and nephews. James McKay will truly be missed by all of us who knew him and loved him. He was, indeed, a faithful servant. Active pallbearers are Donnie Dampier, Richard Finley, Tom Perry, John Tannehill, Kip Davis, Mike Venable, Skeeter Boyd and Ray Arthur. Honorary Pallbearers are Dalton Harrell, Jackie Neal, Ronnie Shelby, Jim Knox, Bill Hance, Billy Gimler, J.T. Lee and all of his former students, ball players and faculty from his years in sports and education. The family requests that in lieu of flower donations be sent to Monroe Youth Baseball, West Ridge Middle School library, or First United Methodist Church of Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star from August 5 to August 7, 2011

Dorothy (Dot) Bennett Searcy Dot left this world on angels' wings July 29, 2011, just 3 weeks shy of her 92nd birthday. She was born on August 19, 1919, to Charles Gordon and Nell Terrell Bennett. She lived in Monroe for over 80 years before moving to Dallas in 2004 to be near her family. She graduated from Ouachita Parish High School and Northeast Louisiana Junior College where she honed her remarkable secretarial skills. Dot worked for many years for the American Cancer Society before accepting a position at Neville High School in 1982. During her 22 years at Neville as an administrative secretary, she loved the staff and students as if they were her 2nd family and this love was truly reciprocated. Dot loved to dance, to work in her yard, to cook and share recipes and to travel any opportunity she had, especially if it involved her grandchildren. She was a member of the Junior League of Monroe and served as treasurer of the Town and Country Garden Club for over 40 years. She was also a long time member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Dot always had a smile on her face and was always willing to help someone in need. She was compassionate, caring and generous and will be dearly missed by all of her families and friends. Her gentle, gracious nature touched many, many people throughout her lifetime. Dot was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Charles E. Searcy; and sister, Eleanor Cagle. She is survived by daughter, Judy Dryden (John) of Dallas, TX; son, Dr. Steve Searcy (Rocks Ann) of Lafayette, LA; grandchildren, Searcy Dryden (Lesley) of New York, NY, Suzanna Jensen (Erik) of Dallas, TX, Dr. Lindsey Saterfiel (Drew) of Lafayette, LA, and Emily Searcy of Los Angeles, CA; and 3 great grandchildren, Madeline and John Dryden and Adam Jensen. Dot's family would like to acknowledge and thank the outstanding staff at the James L. West Alzheimer's Center in Fort Worth, TX, for their exceptional care and compassion. Their unconditional love and support during the last 5 years are sincerely appreciated. Visitation will be held in Monroe at Mulhearn Funeral Home, 2308 Sterlington Road, on Friday, August 5, 2011, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at St. Paul's United Methodist Church at 1901 Lexington Avenue on Saturday, August 6, 2011, at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations be made to NAFA at Neville High School, 600 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe, LA 71201 or the James L. West Center, 1111 Summit Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76102. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from August 4 to August 6, 2011

James W. Allen, Jr., 87 James W. Allen Jr. of West Monroe, a truck driver, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mount Vernon Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Nell W. Attaway, 73 Nell Womack Attaway of Monroe, retired University of Louisiana at Monroe librarian, died Wednesday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Richard Drenon, 80 Richard Blaine Drenon of Swartz, an auto insurance agent, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Vergie Francois, 84 LULING — Vergie Lee Thompson Francois died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Monday and 8-11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Charles E. Gray, 79 JONESBORO — Charles Emmett Gray, a retired Air Force master sergeant, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fellowship Cemetery, Quitman.

Jason Johnson, infant Jason Johnson, the infant son of Janie Johnson and Jason Smith of Monroe, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Miller Funeral Home.

Donald E. Kern, 76 Donald E. Kern of West Monroe, an international salesman, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun.

Michael Labor, 51 Michael Lamar Labor of Monroe, a body piercer, died Thursday. Memorial services will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday at In His Steps Ministries, West Monroe. A celebration will be at noon Aug. 27 at The Tramps Club House, West Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Crystal Morgan, 32 Crystal Morgan, of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is noon Saturday until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Merlie Pylant, 78 BERNICE — Merlie Lenora Pylant, a hotel hostess, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Evergreen Baptist Church Cemetery under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Dorothy Searcy, 91 FORT WORTH, Texas — Dorothy "Dot" Bennett Searcy, a retired Neville High School administrative secretary, died July 29. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in the Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Sara L. Silk, 73 Sara L. Silk of Monroe, a retired business owner, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Arkle, Donald: 11 a.m. Saturday, Beth Eden Baptist Church, Monroe. Burrell, Darrius: 1 p.m. Monday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe. Carter, Leroy: 11 a.m. Saturday, Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Davis, Izetta: 1 p.m. Saturday, Galilee Baptist Church, Start. Epps, Rosa Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Traveler Rest Baptist Church, Tallulah. Irby, Kenny Royce: 10 a.m. Saturday, Goodwill Church of God, Oak Grove. Neal, Lealure: noon Saturday, New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Powell, Kenneth Wayne: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Richards, Lucille J.: 1 p.m. Saturday, River of Life Church, Wisner. Robertson, Mardessia: 11 a.m. Saturday, Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Richmand, Willard: 2 p.m. Saturday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Williams, Delois Marie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Woodward, Wilbert: 11 a.m. Saturday, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe. Wyles, Jeanette "Net": 3 p.m. Saturday, Dunn Church of God, 146 Highway. 609, Delhi.

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

Marvin E. Higginbotham, Jr. Mr. Marvin E. Higginbotham, Jr., age 86 of Ruston, LA and affectionately known as Bud, passed away August 6 ,2011. He was born in Waterproof, LA on October 31, 1924. Bud graduated from Waterproof High School and LA Tech University. He joined the United States Navy during World War II and served honorably until September 9, 1946. Mr. Higginbotham worked for the Department of Vocation Rehabilitation until his retirement and was a member of St. Joseph-Tensas Lodge #309 F&AM. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin E. Higginbotham, Sr. and Louise Seaman Higginbotham. Bud is survived by his wife Mary Lancaster Higginbotham; a son, John H. Laughlin, Jr. and wife Faith and great grandson Will, all of Roxie, MS; brother and sister in law, Scotty and Betty Lou Robertson of Ruston, LA; sister in law, Edna "Tut" Lancaster, of St. Joseph, LA and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Buddy Miller, Mike Chennault, Rob Lancaster, Mack Lancaster, Bob Seaman, Davide Seaman, and Patrick Daniel. Honorary pallbearers will be Colin Seaman and Trinity United Methodist Church R.O.M.E.O. group. The visitation will be held Monday August 8, 2011 at Trinity United Methodist Church in the Burkhalter Chapel from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM with Reverends Rolly Walker, Doug McGuire and Jerry Hilbun officiating. Bob Seaman will present the eulogy. Graveside services will be at 4:30 PM in the Natchez City Cemetery in Natchez, MS under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, Methodist Children's Home, Louisiana Tech Foundation or the charity of your choice. To leave an online memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com. Owens Memorial Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Published in The News Star on August 7, 2011

James Clyde McKay, Sr. James Clyde McKay, Sr. Funeral Services for Mr. James Clyde McKay, Sr. will be 2:00 PM Sunday, August 7, 2011 at McClendon Baptist Church in West Monroe with Dr. Larry Stafford officiating and Rev. James Gardner assisting. Interment will be held at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe. Visitation will be held 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Saturday, August 6, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. James Clyde McKay, Sr., retired educator, coach, and principal, departed this life on Thursday, August 4, 2011, at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, Louisiana. Born on January 18, 1929, in Monroe, James was the son of Margaret Ollie and Charles Alexander McKay. He was a lifelong resident of Monroe and West Monroe and he was a driving force and community leader in education and youth sports of Ouachita Parish. James graduated from Ouachita Parish High School and Northeast Louisiana State College where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Education and post graduate degree from Louisiana Tech. His teaching and coaching career began at Millsaps School and continued at Ouachita Parish Junior High and Logtown Elementary and Junior High School. In his early days, James taught math and science at Logtown before being named Assistant Principal at Ouachita Parish Junior High School. Later, he returned to his beloved Logtown and was named Principal in 1970. Remaining there until its closure in 1983, he concluded his career as Principal of Ransom School. Following his retirement from the Ouachita Parish School Board, he began working full time for the Monroe Recreation Department followed by a nineteen year stint as the Director of the East Ouachita Recreation Department. He retired from the EORD in 2008. He enjoyed his time as an educator, coach, and mentor to teachers and to youth of all ages, and he was happiest when he saw a former student or employee. He never forgot what part each of these people had played in his career or life. He remained active in all phases of youth baseball, and he avidly followed high school football. James served as a National Director of Dixie Boys Baseball, and as a coach he saw his teams achieve numerous successes. He was also one of 14 Life Members of the Dixie Boys Baseball Organization. James especially loved spending time with his pals at the Strauss Senior Center where he spent hours playing dominoes and cards. Always smiling and outwitting his opponent, James embraced the company of all these friends even more. Traveling was another hobby, and he never missed summer trips to the baseball World Series games. Mr. McKay was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Bufkin McKay, and by his siblings, Grace Smith, Carolyn Bird, Charles McKay, Griffin McKay, and W.L. McKay. He is survived by his three children, Anne Marie McKay Dumas and her husband Terry of West Monroe, Jim McKay and his wife, Pam, of West Monroe, Alan McKay and his wife, Linda, of Columbia, South Carolina. He had nine grandchildren, Leslie Bauman and her husband Cody, Daniel Dumas and his wife Maddie, Kate Dumas, JC McKay and Amanda, Sonny McKay, Jennifer Routon and her husband Drew, Christopher McKay, Jake McKay and his wife Summer, and Lucas McKay and his wife Amber, and he has eight great-grandchildren. His sister, Syble Ellen, and his brother, Ralph McKay, brother-in-law Ed Buffkin and wife Margie, also survive him, and his special companion, Violet Collins, numerous nieces and nephews. James McKay will truly be missed by all of us who knew him and loved him. He was, indeed, a faithful servant. Active pallbearers are Donnie Dampier, Richard Finley, Tom Perry, John Tannehill, Kip Davis, Mike Venable, Skeeter Boyd and Ray Arthur. Honorary Pallbearers are Dalton Harrell, Jackie Neal, Ronnie Shelby, Jim Knox, Bill Hance, Billy Gimler, J.T. Lee and all of his former students, ball players and faculty from his years in sports and education. The family requests that in lieu of flower donations be sent to Monroe Youth Baseball, West Ridge Middle School library, or First United Methodist Church of Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star from August 5 to August 7, 2011

Autice D. Bailey of Monroe, retired stationary engineer with General Motors, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Claude Brown, 64 Claude Brown of West Monroe died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.

Arlean Claxton 78 TALLULAH — Arlean Claxton died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Mary L.Davis, 76 CLAYTON — Mary L. Davis, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.

Florence Hays, 74 OAK GROVE — Florence Abigail Hays, a retired certified nurse's aid, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home. Burial will be in Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne.

John Hodges, 78 OAK GROVE — John Williams Andrew "Dub" Hodges, a retired bus driver, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Goodwill Church of God. Visitation is noon-8 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home. Burial will be in Forest Corner Cemetery.

James McKay Sr., 82 James C. McKay Sr. of West Monroe, a principal, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at McClendon Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Sunday until time of service at the church. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ruby McManus, 87 RAYVILLE — Ruby Lee Bearden McManus, formerly of Monroe, a retired van driver with the Winn Parish Council and Aging, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Siloam Baptist Church, Dodson. Visitation 10 a.m. Monday until time of service at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Jammie Rogers, 54 FARMERVILLE — Jammie Eugene Rogers, a retired pressman for The News-Star, died Friday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Monday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Zy'Kere Warren, 1 Zy'Kere Lee Warren of Monroe died July 28. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Monday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Aiden Wood, infant Aiden James Wood, the infant son of Trey and Kelley Wood of West Monroe, died Tuesday. Private services will be at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Burrell, Darrius: 1 p.m. Monday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe. Francois, Vergie Lee Thompson: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Gray, Charles Emmett: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Labor, Michael Lamar: 7:30 p.m. Monday, In His Steps Ministries, West Monroe.

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

Autice D. Bailey Funeral services for Autice D. Bailey, 81, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 9, 2011, in the Chapel on the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home campus with Dr. Alan Miller officiating and assisted by Rev. Clarence Powell and Dr. Perry Hancock. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Autice went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, August 6, 2011 at 5:45 AM after a long and courageous battle with cancer and the affects of treatments. He was born December 14, 1929 in Columbia, LA. At the age of 9 he came to live at the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. At age 16 he met Effie Mae Eggerton who had come to live at the Home at the age of 12. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in August of 1948 and he and Effie did most of their courting through the mail and occasional leaves. After serving in the Korean War he came back to the states and he and Effie were married August 26, 1951 and moved to North Carolina to complete his service. In August of 1952 they moved back to Monroe. He worked at Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, Scott Truck and Tractor, St. Francis Hospital, and retired from the General Motors Guide Plant after more than 20 years as a stationery engineer. Autice was a Charter Member of College Place Baptist Church but moved to First Baptist Church, Monroe in 1977, when his daughter became involved in the music program there, so the family could worship together. He was a Deacon and member of the Senior Adult Fellowship Sunday School Class. He was predeceased by his father and mother, Newt J. and May Wiles Bailey; daughter, Judy Lynn Bailey; and brother, Clayton J. Bailey. He is survived by his wife, Effie; sister, Ila Mae Bailey Simmons; niece, Gloria Jackson and husband Steve and their sons, John and Jeffrey and wife Samantha; niece, Faye Crawford; half brother, Billy Earl Bailey; half sister, Mary Ellen Boyd; and step sister, Euna Jean Welch. He is also survived by a sister-in-law and brother-in-law and a number of nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews in Effie's family that he claimed as his own. Autice "Sport" was a good and generous man, a devoted husband, loving father and son, great brother-in-law, and beloved uncle. He was a real trooper through many illnesses with a thumbs up even in pain. Pallbearers will be Paul White, Steve Jackson, John Jackson, Larry Hobbs, Mike Shrum, and Mike Swinney. Honorary pallbearers will be the Senior Adult Fellowship Sunday School Class and Deacons and Yoke Fellows of First Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, and one hour prior to service on Tuesday at the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home or First Baptist Church, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on August 8, 2011

Ruth Bullock, 95 Ruth Bullock, of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Iris Fairbanks, 76 COLLINSTON — Iris Strickland Fairbanks, retired from KNOE, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mildred Hindmon, 91 Mildred Hindmon of Monroe, a retired bookkeeper, died Saturday. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Charles Jewell, 70 WINNSBORO — Charles Robert Jewell, a correctional officer with the Louisiana State Pententiary, died Saturday. Services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Clarks United Pentecostal Church in Clarks. Burial will be in the Beouf Prairie Cemeter at Fort Necessity, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. Visitation is from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday at the church.

Kevin Miller, 44 Kevin Neal Miller of West Monroe, a concrete laborer, has died. Graveside services will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Longstraw Cemetery in Choudrant, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Elizabeth Robertson, 63 Elizabeth Starkey Borden Robertson of Monroe, a retired automobile service advisor, died Friday. Memorial services are at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

William "Mike" Robertson, 47 FERRIDAY — William Michael "Mike" Robertson, an employee of Concorida Parish Correctional Facility, died Saturday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Young's Funeral Home of Ferriday. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Monday.

Belinda Simmons, 41 MONTGOMERY — Belinda Gail Simmons, a bookkeeper, died Friday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Montgomery Church of Christ. Burial will be at Dry Prong Cemetery, under the direction of Southern Funeral Homes. Visitation will be at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the church.

Maida Thompson, 86 Maida Thompson of West Monroe, a retired school teacher, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ressie Vasser, 61 SONDHEIMER — Ressie Vasser, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral services are at 1 p.m. Thursday at the New Zion M.B. Church, Sondheimer. Burial will be in the church cemetery, under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Inc.

J.W. Williamson, 72 J.W. Williamson of Monroe, a retired carpenter, died Saturday. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete at this time.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Burrell, Darrius: 1 p.m. Monday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe. Francois: Vergie Lee Thompson: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Golden Funera Home, Bastrop. Gray, Charles Emmett: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Hodges, John William Andrew "Dub": 11 a.m. Monday, Goodwill Church of God, Oak Grove. Labor, Michael Lamar: 7:30 p.m. Monday, In His Steps Ministries, West Monroe. McManus, Ruby Lee Bearden: 11 a.m. Monday, Siloam Baptist Church, Dodson. Rogers, Jammie Eugene: 11 a.m. Monday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Warren, Zy'Kere Lee: 2 p.m. Monday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

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

Iris Strickland Fairbanks Funeral services for Iris Strickland Fairbanks, 76, of Collinston, will be held at 9:00 AM Wednesday, August 10, 2011, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Barmore officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Fairbanks died Saturday, August 6, 2011. She was a native of Southbend, Indiana and retired from KNOE TV. Mrs. Fairbanks loved Bingo and her house was always open to everyone. She was fun loving, worked hard, and very satisfied with her accomplishments. Mrs. Fairbanks was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Grace Strickland; husband, Routon A. Fairbanks; two sisters, and four brothers. Survivors include her daughter, Cindy "CJ" Fairbanks Brown and husband Dallas of Monroe; son, Robert "Bobby" Poirier and wife Connie of Farmerville, LA; grandchildren, Angela Michelle Ferrin and husband Shane and Robert Scott Poirier; great grandchildren, Cynthia Grace Ferrin and Robert Dwight Ferrin; special caregivers, niece Jennifer Scott, and Curtis H. Dalton, and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorial may be made to the Disabled Veterans. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on August 9, 2011

Charles "Steve" Forbis Funeral services for Charles "Steve" Forbis will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 11, 2011 at the Pentecostals of Alexandria with Reverend Anthony Mangun and Mr. Larry Clark officiating. Burial will be in Alexandria Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be at Hixson Brothers, Alexandria Wednesday, August 10, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Thursday at the Church from 9:00 a.m. until time of service. Mr. Forbis was a member of the Pentecostals of Alexandria and drove a bus that picked up the children for Sunday school and Church. During his working life Steve was an independent self-employed professional cross country truck driver for Faubion, Picket and Tigator Truck Lines. He was preceded in death by his father, Bill G. Forbis, Sr. and brother, Bill G. Forbis, Jr. Those left to cherish his memory include his mother, Ann Berry Forbis; sister, Debra Hitt and husband, Benjamin; nieces, Brooke Forbis, Laura Hitt and Kathryn Davidson and husband Jarrod; nephew, Bill Forbis III and wife, Heather; great nephews, Johnathan Hitt, Brooks Forbis and Graham Forbis and a host of other family members and friends. Pallbearers will include Mike Dunn, Mike Grant, Mike Shelton, Kim Owens, Richard Hammer and Dewayne Petty. To extend online condolences to the Forbis family, please visit us at www.hixsonbrothers.com. Hixson Bros. Funeral Home Alexandria, LA. Published in The News Star on August 9, 2011

Funeral services for Mildred Hindmon, 91, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 10, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Johnny Miller of New Hope Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Hindmon died Saturday, August 6, 2011, at Christus St. Joseph's Home. She was formerly employed by Louisville Cooperage. Mrs. Hindmon was preceded in death by her husband, James E. "Shorty" Hindmon; and her brother, Joe Slocum. Survivors include her son, James E. Hindmon, Jr. and wife Angie; daughter, Margaret O'Donnell and husband Mike; grandchildren, Taylor and Austin Hindmon, and Dan and Ryan O'Donnell; sister, Pauline Slocum Kelly; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Austin Hindmon, Dan O'Donnell, Ryan O'Donnell, Ryan Cummins, P. J. Turpin, and Joseph Danna. Visitation will be Tuesday 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 Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on August 9, 2011

Sherry Hawsey Joubert Sherry Beatrice Hawsey Joubert, 69, of Jena, passed from this life at 4:00 a.m., Monday morning, August 8 at the Rapides Regional Medical Center due to complications with brain cancer. Mrs. Joubert was a member of Sanctuary Family Worship Center in Jena. Sherry and her husband, Aaron, owned and operated the Golden Age Nursing Center in Jena for almost 50 years. She was a founding member of Maranatha Assembly of God Church in Jena. At the time of her passing, she was a board member at Sanctuary Family Worship Center. Sherry's faith in the Lord never wavered and she trusted in Him always to see her through this hard time. As the family grieves her loss, they are fully aware of the love she had for her Lord and Savior. They also know that she would not trade places with any of them right now. The Joubert family is at peace knowing that Sherry is with the Lord and her pain is gone. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 10, at Sanctuary Family Worship Center with Pastor Eddie Thompson, Brother Charlie Anderson and Sister Evelyn Thompson officiating. Special music will be provided by Stacey Chapman and Gabrielle McCartney. Interment will follow at the Mausoleum at Woodland Cemetery near Jena under direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Jena. Mrs. Joubert was preceded in death by her mother, Willie Beatrice Hawsey; her father, Talmage Hawsey; and mother-in-law, Estelle Mire. Survivors include her husband, James Aaron Joubert, Sr. of Jena; her four children, Angelia J. Smith and husband John of Jena; James Aaron "Jimmy" Joubert, Jr. and wife Kim of Baton Rouge; Paula Michelle J. McCartney and husband Brad of Jena, and John Talmage Joubert of Baton Rouge; a step-son, David Petch and wife Sharon of Calhoun; two sisters, Bonnie Smith of West Monroe and Betty Hawthorne of Harrisonburg; 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Pallbearers honored to serve will be Terry Head, Caleb Poole, Ron Price, Wayne Chapman, Russell Poole and Kent Guinn. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Poston, Charles Poole, Shon Todd and Larry Romero, and Hayward Bonin. The family will receive visitors at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 9th. And from 8:00 a.m. until Noon Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the building fund of Sanctuary Family Worship Center, P.O. Box 2881, Jena, LA 71342. Hixson Bros. Funeral Home Jena, LA. Published in The News Star on August 9, 2011

Kevin Miller Graveside funeral service for Kevin Neal Miller, 44, of West Monroe, will be held 9:00 AM Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at Longstraw Cemetery in Choudrant, LA with Reverend W. C. Hatten officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Kevin was born April 27, 1967 and passed away August 5, 2011. In life he was a skilled laborer in North Louisiana. Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his father, mother Linda Kay Coburn, and also his grandparents Ira and Sadie Fallin. Survivors include his sister Sandra Patterson and husband Rusty; uncles Randell Fallin and Charles Fallin; and nephew Andrew Patterson. Friends will serve as Pallbearers. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on August 9, 2011

Elizabeth Starkey Borden Robertson Ms. Elizabeth Starkey Borden Robertson, a retired automobile service advisor, born November 11, 1947 in Shreveport, LA passed away on Friday, August 5, 2011. She was a graduate of C. E. Byrd High School in Shreveport. MS. Robertson was preceded in death by her mother, Marilyn Jones Bogan of Vivian, LA; her father, Lt. James Z. Robertson, U. S. Navy of Laurel, MS; and step father, Bobby L. Bogan. She leaves behind three children, Suzanne P. Starkey, Ellis D. Starkey, and Abigail P. Borden; one grandchild, Sarah E. Holloway; Tammy V. Jones, her dearest and most special friend; siblings, Georgia A. LeBlanc, Vickie Bogan, Jeff Bogan; and niece, Taylor L. LeBlanc. Elizabeth gave herself completely to those she loved without asking anything in return. She had a passion and love for gardening. A nurturer through and through, she had a true compassion for all living things. She will live on through some and will be sorely missed by many. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 9, 2011, from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. A memorial service will follow at 6:00 PM with The Rev. Whit Stodghill officiating. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society . The family wishes to extend a special Thank You to the staffs of LSU Medical Center in Monroe, St. Francis Medical Center, and Louisiana Hospice for their love and care for Elizabeth. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on August 9, 2011

Autice D. Bailey, 81 Autice D. Bailey of Monroe, retired stationery engineer with General Motors, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. Tuesday at the children's home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Ruth M. Bullock, 95 Ruth Mae Bullock of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Tuesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Arlean Claxton, 78 TALLULAH — Arlean Claxton died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

James M. Gandy, 87 BASTROP — James Max Gandy died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. Tuesday at LaPile Baptist Church, Strong, Ark. Burial will be in Ebenezer Presbyterian Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Leola Hall, 85 Leola Hall of West Monroe, a retired cafeteria employee, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Bobby Long, 68 Bobby Long of West Monroe, a retired BellSouth employee, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Billy Taylor, 67 WINNSBORO — Billy "Bilbo" Taylor died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery.

Maida H. Thompson, 86 Maida Holstead Thompson of West Monroe, a retired schoolteacher, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Indian Village Cemetery, Calhoun.

Jessie Washington, 89 Jessie Washington of Monroe, a retired construction worker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Paul A. Whitlock, 54 DOWNSVILLE — Paul Alan Whitlock, an electrician, died Saturday. Memorial services are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Roosevelt Williams, 70 Roosevelt Williams of Monroe, a retired Navy Correctional Officer, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

J.W. Williamson, 72 J.W. Williamson of Monroe, retired carpenter, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery, near Collinston.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Francois, Vergie Lee Thompson: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Gray, Charles Emmett: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Jewell, Charles Robert: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Clarks United Pentecostal Church, Clarks. Robertson, Elizabeth S.B.: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Miller, Kevin Neal: 9 a.m. Tuesday, Longstraw Cemetery, Choudrant. Simmons, Belinda Gail: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Montgomery Church of Christ. Vasser, Ressie: 1 p.m. Thursday, New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Sondheimer.

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

William "Bill" T. Cagle ENC USN (Ret.) Funeral services for William T. Cagle ENC USN (Ret.), 84, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, August 11, 2011, at St. Marks United Methodist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Warren Eckhardt, A. E. "Tony" Ranero, and Dr. Julie Spencer. Services will be under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Interment will be held at Rose Hill Memorial Park in Los Angeles, CA. Mr. Cagle was born on August 25, 1926, in Monroe, LA, and passed away on August 8, 2011, in Monroe, LA. He was retired from the U. S. Navy and also the City of Los Angeles. He was a member of St. Marks United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Leacia R. "Pat" Cagle. Mr. Cagle is survived by his wife of 16 years, Eva Cagle; daughter, Karen Ann Cagle; 2 grandsons, Craig Copher and Chad Copher; 3 step-daughters, Bobbie Harvey, Elizabeth Watkins and husband, Carl, and Patricia Williams and husband, Don; 4 step-grandchildren; and a special nephew, George "Nicky" Cagle. Memorials may be made to the Navy Seal Foundation for the families of the Navy Seals at https://www.givedirect.org/give/givefrm.asp?CID=4730 The family extends special thanks to Mattie Higgins, Charlotte Vining, and Faye Jinks. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday, August 10, 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 August 10, 2011

James A. Garfield Carter Graveside services for Mr. James A. Garfield Carter, age 88 of Grayson, will be held at 10 AM Thursday, August 11, 2011 at Sharon Cemetery in Sikes with Bobby King officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday evening at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Mr. Carter was born on February 11, 1923 in Sikes, LA to the union of James Rufus and Feddie Thompson Carter and passed from this life on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at his residence. He served with the US Army during WWII. He retired from International Paper and enjoyed hunting and gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and six sisters. Survivors include his wife of 62 years; Mildred George Carter of Grayson, two sons: James Marvin Carter and wife, Aleta of Bastrop and Charles Carter and wife, Patti of Rayville, daughter; Debra King and husband, Bobby of Minden, brother; T.L. Carter of Pointe, nine grandchildren: James Marvin Carter, Jr., Carrie Carter, Clara Anders, Robin Rayner, Krystal Lowery, Hannah Sirman, Charley Carter, Boyce Carter and Ethan Carter and ten great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Harry Whittington, Dwain Johnson, Boyce Carter, Marvin Carter, Jr., Robert Carter and Doug George, Jr. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA. Published in The News Star on August 10, 2011

James H. Deal James H. Deal "Jimmy", of Monroe, a retired detective with the Monroe Police Department, died Saturday, August 6, 2011, at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. Mr. Deal was born to Gaines and Geneva Deal on April 18, 1936. Mr. Deal served in the United States Army. After his discharge from the military, Jimmy joined the Monroe Police Department as a detective. He married Rita Zagone, and they made their home in Monroe. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Gaines and Geneva Deal, and his loving wife of 40 years, Rita Zagone Deal. He is survived by his daughter, Anja Deal Elias and husband Gregory G. Elias, Monroe, Louisiana; son, Karl Deal of North Carolina; grandchildren, Lee Deal, Sydney Elias and Samuel Elias of Monroe, Louisiana. At this time, the family wishes to extend their gratitude to Hospice Compasses for the love and care shown to Jimmy during his illness. Mr. Deal donated his body to LSU. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association or to the American Cancer Society . Published in The News Star on August 10, 2011

Floye Pylant Eichler Floye Pylant Eichler was born in West Monroe, LA on September 8, 1931. She grew up in Ouachita Parish and reared her family here. Our mother moved to Texas in 1977 and returned to her childhood home in 2006. Her final journey began on August 9, 2011, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Floye always loved to sing and did so during her years as a member of First United Methodist Church of Monroe. During her teenage years she traveled with her high school (OPHS) ensemble to Wales to compete vocally on a grand scale. During her professional career she worked in industrial hardware along with nuts and bolts. Floye was preceded in death by her parents Ruth and Vernie Pylant; sons, Raymond and Jeff Boggan; husband, Aubrey Eichler; great-granddaughter, Cailin Breland; sisters, Gladys Rae Smith, and Marie Bryan. Those of us left behind to celebrate this amazing woman are: son,Joel Boggan; daughter, Julia Boggan; daughter-in-law ,Teresa Smith. Her grandchildren, that she lovingly referred to as her "Magnificent Seven" are Joshua Carley, Jason Carley, Jacob Carley, Jessica Steele, Joy Breland, Jeffery Boggan Jr., and Jamey Boggan. Also left to celebrate her are five great-grandchildren, Jordan, Jenna, Jarod, Reza, and Juliana, along with her sister, Eloise Smith and brother, Raymond Pylant. The nieces and nephews are too numerous to list but know that she loved you dearly. Thank you to our family and friends for your visits and support. Your love and care have meant the world to Mama and us. We would also like to thank our mother's hospice team of: Audrey, Ken, Lisa, you helped all of us through this very difficult time. A memorial celebration of life will be held at a later date for the family and friends. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to her favorite charity, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , www.stjude.org or by phone at 800-805-5856, or the charity of your choice. On-line condolences can be made to the family at www.griffin-funeralhome.com Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 11, 2011

Dorothy "Dot" Estelle Frost Funeral Services for Dorothy "Dot" Estelle Frost, 70, of West Monroe, LA, will be held 10:00 AM Friday, August 12, 2011, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, with Rev. Kyle Bryan officiating. Interment will follow at Cypress Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Dorothy Estelle Frost was born on December 3, 1940, in West Monroe, LA, and passed away August 9, 2011, in West Monroe, LA. Dorothy is retired from K-Mart. She was a playmate to all children. She is preceded in death by her brother, Alfred Frost; sisters, Addie Mae Head and husband Harold, Gertrude Thomas, and Helen Sharbono; sister-in-law, Diane Frost; brother-in-law, J.C. Tolbird; and nephew, Steven Weeks. "Dot" is survived by her brothers, Otto Frost and wife Mary Magdalene, Carl Frost and wife Helen, Ellis Frost and wife Mary, Dean Frost and wife Lynne; sisters, Marie Tolbird, Polly Bryan and husband J.W.; brother-in-laws, K.L. Thomas and Bob Sharbono; sister-in-law, Doris Frost; 11 nephews; 13 nieces; 32 great-nephews; 18 great-nieces; 23 great-great nephews; and 22 great-great nieces. Pallbearers will be Paul Frost, Doyle Tolbird, Randy Frost, David Frost, Tracey Ardito, and Jonathan Crenshaw. Honorary Pallbearers will be Earl Frost, Larry Tolbird, Clay Bryan, Anthony Ardito, Mike Best, Brian Gilly, and Buck Thomas. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday, August 11, 2011, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Cypress Baptist Church Cemetery Fund. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 11, 2011

Chyrena Jones Memorial services for Chyrena 'Rena' Jones, 41, of West Monroe, LA, are 4:00PM Thursday, August 11, 2011, at the West Ouachita High School auditorium with Rev. Larry Roy and Rev. Ray Owens officiating. Mrs. Jones was born December 1, 1969, and passed away August 8, 2011. Chyrena was secretary for Special Education Department at Riser Middle School. She was the 'First Lady' of Liberty Grove Church of God where she faithfully served in worship ministry, teaching classes of all ages, and comforting those who were hurting. Chyrena is survived by her husband of 21 years, Reverend Ray Jones; son, Caleb Jones and daughter, Emilee Jones; her parents, Harold and Judy Stoll; sister, Carrie Mosher and husband, Andy; a grandmother, Irene Sneed; two nieces and one nephew; and special friends Beth Gates and husband, Greg. Visitation is 5:00PM to 8:00PM Wednesday, August 10, 2011, in the Family Life Center of the Liberty Grove Church of God. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Rena's honor to the Liberty Grove Church of God Building Fund, 504 Marion Sims Rd., West Monroe, LA 71292. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 10, 2011

Wanda Gay Mitchell Newman A memorial service for Wanda Gay Mitchell Newman (Granny), 67, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 5:30 PM Thursday, August 11, 2011, at Family Church in West Monroe. Although it will be an informal celebration of life, Pastor Steve Dans will be officiating. Wanda was born September 27, 1943. She passed away August 4, 2011. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and homemaker. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Waylon Thomas and Mildred Mitchell. She is survived by her husband, Sonny Newman and daughters, Molly Simmons, Paula Clark, Stephanie Ardoin, and Stacy Osbon and 8 grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Autism Speaks at autisimspeaks.org. Published in The News Star on August 10, 2011

Annette McCoy Shipp Funeral services for Annette McCoy Shipp, age 65, will be at 2:00 PM Thursday, August 11, 2011, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 1200 Lamy Lane in Monroe, LA. Rev. Bill Echols will officiate. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, 623 E. Hwy. 80, Monroe. Annette was born to Edward and Margaret McCoy on August 31, 1945, in Jersey City, NJ. For the past decade, Annette has been a Principal Scientist for ENVIRON International Corporation, an international consulting firm. Her distinguished career has spanned over twenty-five years in environmental consulting, toxicology and risk assessment. Annette is a highly regarded scientist and mentor, and has been a friend to all who worked with her. The knowledge she brought to her work is unsurpassed and the number of scientists who have been guided and influenced by her are many. She was an innovator in the field of toxicology, who strived to bring the best science possible to understanding potential impacts on human health and the environment. She leaves a legacy of excellence in the field of health sciences and her colleagues will greatly miss her. Annette was preceded in death by her parents Margaret and Edward McCoy. She is survived by her husband, Wayne Shipp; sister and husband, Kathy and Kenny Wurst of Toms River, NJ; one son, Bryan Shipp of New York, NY; one daughter, Nora Shipp Richardson of Baton Rouge; and twin granddaughters, Hayleigh and Hannah Richardson. She is also survived by two nieces, Karen Green and Amy Wurst of Toms River, NJ; one nephew, Jim Shipp of Monroe; and one niece, Allison Shipp of Charleston, SC. Pallbearers will be godson, Jacob Carroll; nephew, Jim Shipp; long-time business associate, William Fuller; cousin, Lea Calloway; and close friends, Don Hereford and Tony Lamarka. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 11, 2011

Sara Lou Silk A memorial service for Sara Lou Silk, who died on August 4, 2011, following a lengthy illness, will be held in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes on Lamy Lane, Monroe, LA at 1:00 PM, Friday, August 12, 2011. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM until time of service. Sara was born on September 13, 1937, the only child of John A. Hudson and Grace Porter Hudson. She is survived by her husband, Oland Silk; daughter Ellen Silk Hicks and her husband, Jeff Hicks, and son, Mike Silk. Sara grew up on North McGuire Street near the University, attended Georgia Tucker Elementary and Neville High School, where she was blessed with great teachers. The most influential person of her teenage years, however, was Miss Clara Freiberg, a renowned piano teacher of that period. A diminutive lady with boundless energy and an infectious smile, she brought out of Sara an artistry and understanding of theory that made her a more complete musician. Sara attended for a time Southwestern University in Lafayette, and the local college which is today ULM. During her life, Sara was the happy owner of Ferd Levi's Bookstore, and formed a partnership with Sharron Bonner and Rev. Don Woods to open Care Team, a Community Mental Health Center. Sara had a tremendous love of animals, music, children, and extended family members. Her talent for friendship was such that she drew people to her from all walks of life. The family extends special thanks to Dr. Owen Meyers, Ginny Meyers, and Kay Downey and the 6th floor medical staff of St. Francis Medical Center. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Humane Society Adoption Center of Monroe, P.O. Box 15311, Monroe, La. 71207-5311. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 11, 2011

Maida Thompson Funeral Services for Maida Thompson, 86, of West Monroe, LA, will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 10, 2011, at First United Methodist Church, West Monroe, with Rev. Jon Tellifero and Rev. Shawn Hornsby officiating. Interment will follow at Indian Village Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mrs. Thompson was born May 17, 1925, in West Monroe, LA, and passed away August 7, 2011, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. She was a long time member of First United Methodist Church of West Monroe, member of Ed Stinson Sunday School Class and member of Vera Jordan Circle. Mrs. Thompson was a retired Ouachita Parish Teacher and Administrator. She taught at Drew Elementary, Crosley Elementary and Boley Junior High, also serving as Assistant Principal at Boley Junior High. Mrs. Thompson was also a member of many educational and professional organizations including Alpha Delta Kappa. She is preceded in death by her father, Charles E. Holstead, and mother, Corrinne Holstead Kleinschmidt; husband, Jack N. Thompson; and brother, William D. "Bill" Holstead. Survivors include: son, N.L. "Chip" Thompson and wife, Dianne; daughter, Sara Thompson Patterson and husband, Ben; sister, Lucy K. Seidenspinner and husband, Dick; Grandchildren, Ryan Thompson and wife, Mary; Lauryn Thompson Sargent and husband, Brian; Chris Patterson and wife, Bonnie; Ashley Patterson Joiner and husband, Billy; Hollyn Patterson Breen and husband, Chase; Great-Grandchildren, Harper and Belle Joiner, Collier Breen and Kaitlyn Thompson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Pat Spencer, David Putnam, Randy Putnam, Drew Kennedy, Chris Jans, Darrel Jans and Gordon Crozier. Visitation will be held 9:30 AM until Service Time Wednesday, August 10, 2011, at the church. Memorials can be made to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund or other charity of your choice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 10, 2011

Paul Alan Whitlock Paul Alan Whitlock, 53, an electrician from Downsville, LA, passed away on August 6, 2011, from a sudden illness. A memorial service will be held at White's Ferry Road Church of Christ in the Fellowship Hall at 10:00 A.M. Friday, August 12, 2011. Paul was born on December 8, 1957, in Monroe, LA. He is preceded in death by his mother, Margie Louise Whitlock. He is survived by his wife of 8 years, Lisa Dixon Whitlock; son, Christopher Paul Whitlock and wife Jennie, parents, Noel Eugene Whitlock and wife Julia; brothers Larry Gene Whitlock and wife Barbara Gail; Perry Glenn Whitlock and wife Janice; father and mother-in-law, Jerry Dixon and wife Doris; 4 nieces and numerous relatives, friends, and family. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.griffin-funeralhome.com Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 11, 2011

J W Williamson Funeral services for J W Williamson,72, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, August 11, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Williamson died Saturday, August 6, 2011, at Glenwood Medical Center after a brief illness. J W was born in Bastrop, LA, on October 27, 1938, and graduated from Mer Rouge High School in 1957. He worked with Breck Construction. He was "PawPaw" to everybody who knew him. He loved Nascar, Dale Sr., Dale Jr., Louis Lamour, and John Wayne. He was loved by all who knew him. Mr. Williamson was preceded in death by his wife, Margie Lee Morgan Williamson; his mother, Ethel French Williamson; father, Henry T. Williamson; and his brothers, Henry D. Williamson and Sidney Williamson. Survivors include sister, Doris Suidy and husband Patrick; sons, Curtis King, H. Michael King and companion Sheila Beauvais; daughter, Patricia King Crumpton; grandchildren, Chelsea King, Whitney King and husband Chris, Ariel King, their mother, Patren King, and Patricia King and Michael Norris; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Walter Kemper, David Bedenbender, Ronnie Jones, Buddy Taylor, Jaime Taylor, and Andy Benson. Honorary pallbearers will be Mitchell Tuckett and Rex Graves. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 10, 2011, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 10, 2011

William Vernon Wilson, Sr. Services for William Vernon Wilson, Sr, 91, of Mangham, LA, will be 2:00 PM Thursday, August 11, 2011, at the Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Gerry Courtney and Mike Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in the Hewitt Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mr. Wilson passed from this life August 9, 2011. He was a retired farmer, veteran of WWII-Battle of the Bulge, and member of Calvary Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by parents-William Bracey and Lillie Mae Dupre Wilson; siblings-Virgie Tucker, W. C. Wilson, Dorothy Bass Wallace, R. B. Wilson, and Thera Fitzgerald; and first wife-Margie Barton Wilson. He is survived by his wife of 22 years-Ernestine Wilson; son-William "Bill" Vernon Wilson, Jr.; two daughters-Dixie Fay Childress and Wanda Kay Shiers all of Mangham, LA; four step-children-Martha Ann Moore, James Randel McLeod, Joe McLeod, and Donny McLeod all of Point, LA; six grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be grandsons: Danny Childress, Brian Shiers, Mike Wilson, Jay Dee Shiers, Bracy Wilson, and Zach Wilson. Online registry/condolences at mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on August 11, 2011

A A Written by Staff report news@thenewsstar.com Filed Under Obituaries Monroe United Methodist Church Memorial Park Cemetery William Cagle, 84 William "Bill" T. Cagle of Monroe, retired Navy ENC, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Los Angeles. Local arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick's Funeral Home, Monroe.

James A. Carter, 88 GRAYSON — James A. Garfield Carter, retired International Paper worker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Sharon Cemetery, Sikes. Arrangements are under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Jack D. Crumley, 89 BASTROP — Jack Dempsey Crumley, a self-employed pulpwood contractor, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Louis Ellis, 65 Louis Ellis of Monroe, a laborer, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at New Salem Missionary Baptist Church, Hazelhurst, Miss. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Saturday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

James Langston, 47 James "Steve" Langston of Calhoun, a tug boat pilot, died Monday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Church of Christ, Calhoun. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Bobby Ray Long, 68 Bobby Ray Long of West Monroe, a retired BellSouth employee, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens.

John H. Ridley, 81 John H. Ridley of Monroe, a retired painter, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Locust Hill Cemetery, Extention.

Nick J. Rogers, 68 Nick J. Rogers of West Monroe, a mechanic, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Sidney Scribner, 84 GRAYSON — Sidney Scribner, retired service station manager, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Old Bethel Cemetery, Clarks.

Connie Jo Smith, 48 Connie Jo Smith of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Unity Faith Worship Center, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

William Stewart, 92 SULPHUR — William B. "Dub" Stewart, retired from United Gas, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Robison Funeral Home, Sulphur. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park, Lake Charles.

Lucenda Vail, 59 DALLAS — Lucenda Vail, formerly of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Saturday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Hall, Leola: 11 a.m. Saturday, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe. Johnson Jr., Ceola: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Shipp, Annette McCoy: 2 p.m. Thursday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Terry, Marie Carr: 11 a.m. Thursday, Jonesboro Cemetery, Jonesboro. Tittle, Brenda Ann Mathews: 6 p.m. Thursday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Vasser, Ressie: 1 p.m. Thursday, New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Sondheimer. Washington, Jessie: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Light Baptist Church, Monroe. Whitlock, Paul Alan: 10 a.m. Friday, White's Ferry Road Church of Christ, West Monroe. Williams, Roosevelt: 11 a.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Williamson, J.W.: 2 p.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

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

Estha Elizabeth Brooks Calhoun Funeral services for Estha Elizabeth Brooks Calhoun, 97, of Calhoun, LA will be 2:00 PM Saturday, August 13, 2011 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev. Richard Earl Brooks and Rev. Tony Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Alabama Presbyterian Cemetery, Sibley, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Calhoun was born June 1, 1914 on the Claiborne Road in Calhoun, Louisiana. She passed away August 10, 2011. Estha was married to Archie Calhoun and enjoyed fifty six years of marriage. As a faithful member of Liberty Baptist Church, she was always involved in church activities, whether it was bible school, W.M.U., or teaching Sunday School. Estha is preceded in death by her husband Archie Calhoun; her siblings Bruce Brooks, Earl Brooks, and Sybil Brooks Coker; and her parents Howard and Pearl Brooks. She is survived by her sons Archie David Calhoun and wife Lili, and Michael Lane Calhoun and wife Sandra; and grandchildren Terri Lynn Calhoun, Tim Calhoun and wife Joanie, and Toby Calhoun; and great grandchildren Connor Catcher and Matthew Calhoun. Pallbearers are Jimmy Brooks, Larry Estep, Bruce Brooks, III, Rob Brooks, James Diel, and Hugh Calhoun, Jr. Visitation is 5:00P M until 8:00 PM Friday, August 13, 2011 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. A special thanks to West Monroe Guest House and Nikki, her hospice nurse, for taking such good care of our mother and grandmother. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on August 12, 2011

Doris Mae Landreaux Harkins Funeral Services for Mrs. Doris Mae Landreaux Harkins, 84, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, August 13, 2011 at St. Paschal Catholic Church, West Monroe with Fr. Frank Coens officiating. Interment will follow at St. Paschal Catholic Church Cemetery, West Monroe. Mrs. Harkins was born May 3, 1927 in West Monroe, LA and passed away on August 9, 2011. She graduated from Saint Matthews High School in 1943. Mrs. Harkins retired as Traffic Director Manager from KNOE TV-Radio, after 32 years with the James A. Noe family. She was a member of Saint Matthews Catholic Church, Monroe, LA. Mrs. Harkins is preceded in death by her parents Joseph Leroy Landreaux and Mary (Fee) Wallette Landreaux and sister, Nita Oglesbee Hendrix. Survivors include: Husband, Alva Gail Harkins; Son , Ronald Harkins & wife Marilyn; Son, Gerald L Harkins & wife Carla; Grandson, Shannon Harkins & wife Tanya; Grandson, Ethan Harkins; Granddaughter, Rachel Crain; Sisters, Inez Austin, Ethel Pinton, Judy Stone; 4 nieces & 4 nephews. Pallbearers will be Michael Oglesbee, Thomas Oglesbee, Kyle Pinton, Heath Smith, Ray Hebert, and Johnny Williams. Visitation will be Friday August 12, 2011 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the St. Paschal Catholic Church Building Fund. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on August 12, 2011

Irma Elizabeth White Manning Irma Elizabeth White Manning, 63, of Strong, Ar., went to be with her heavenly father on Tuesday, August 9, 2011, at the John R. Williamson Hospice House in El Dorado Ar., surrounded by her girls and loved ones following her battle with cancer. She graced this earth on May 16, 1948, to Theron Hardy White and Mildred Hankins White of Monroe, La. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Huttig, Ar., VFW Ladies Auxiliary of El Dorado and Huttig Volunteer Fire Fighters Ladies Auxiliary. Throughout her life she was involved in activities which included GA's in church as a young girl, Y-Teen, she was the recipient of the Betty Crocker Award her senior year at Ouachita Parish High School '66. She had kept in touch and was very close with the class that she graduated with. She taught Sunday School and played the piano at Highland Park Baptist Church in Monroe. Irma retired from Teddy Bear's in Strong where she had been the manager for 18 years. Her favorite things included being with her family and friends, gardening, and traveling. Irma was dedicated, caring, loving, funny, outgoing, inspirational and a compassionate mother, "Nanny, and friend. Irma was Welcomed into Heaven by her grandparents; Dan and Emma Hankins of Monroe, Theopolis and Minnie White of Bastrop/Sikes, La., her parents, brother Raymond Wayne Burch, extended family and canine companion Gypsy Rose. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her "girls"; Beverly Manning Womack (Randall)of Huttig, Elizabeth Manning Walters (Travis) of W. Monroe, Crystal Manning Overstreet of El Dorado, and Misty Manning Russell of Linville La.; grandchildren; Chad Womack (Holly), J.C. Stephenson, Wesley Rains, Fisher Hightower, Amelia Grace Overstreet and Gage Russell; Great Grandson; Zachary Womack and a host of extended family and friends, as well as "Special Sisters" Elaine Strickland of El Dorado, Betty Anders Reinhart of W. Monroe and Mary Larson Bright of Alabasta, La. Funeral will be 10:00 AM, Friday, August 12, 2011 at First Baptist Church in Huttig with Revs Todd Gunner and Tommy Nash officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA at approximately 3:00 PM under the direction of Perry's Funeral Chapels of Strong. Visitation will be 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Thursday, August 11, 2011 at First Baptist Church , 302 4th St. in Huttig. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to John R. Williamson Hospice House, 2301 Champagnolle Rd. El Dorado Ar. 71730. Family will be at 301 Floyd Cramer Ave., Huttig. On-line registry available at www.perrysfuneralchapels.com. Perry's Funeral Chapels Strong, AR. Published in The News Star on August 11, 2011

A A Written by Staff report news@thenewsstar.com Filed Under Obituaries Monroe Mount Olive Baptist Church

Estha Calhoun, 97 Estha Elizabeth Brooks Calhoun of Calhoun, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Alabama Presbyterian Cemetery, Sibley.

Doris Mae Harkins, 84 Doris Mae Landreaux Harkins of West Monroe, a retired traffic director manager for KNOE radio, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Paschal Catholic Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Albert J. Hemphill, 89 BASTROP — Albert John Hemphill, a retired machine tender with International Paper Co., died Thursday. Services are 9:30 a.m. Monday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home. Burial will be in Redwing Cemetery near Oak Grove.

Eaden L. Jackson, infant HOUSTON — Eaden Leigham Jackson, the infant daughter of Eric and Khy Jackson. formerly of Monroe, died Monday. Graveside services are 4 p.m. Saturday at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Alma Patrick Jones, 91 Alma Patrick Jones of Monroe, retired accountant forv General Motors Acceptance Corp., died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday until service time. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.

Huey P. McKeithen Sr., 80 DELHI — Huey Paul McKeithen Sr., a carpenter, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral Home. Burial will be in Faith Memorial Cemetery.

Albert L. Murphy, 50 DUBACH — Albert Lee Murphy, a technician, died Aug. 5. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Liberty Hill Baptist Church. Family hour is 7-8 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Brown, James Edward: 2 p.m. Saturday, Full Gospel Christian Center, Jonesboro. Claxton, Arlean B.: noon Saturday, St. James AME Church, Tallulah. Cockerm, Cora Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville. Coward, Cleveland: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Rayville. Ellis, Louis: 2 p.m. Sunday, New Salem Missionary Baptist Church, Hazelhurst, Miss. Hall, Hagen: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Alto. Hall, Leola: 11 a.m. Saturday, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe. Johnson Jr., Ceola: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Kelly, James "Will" Wilkie: 10 a.m. Saturday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Langston, James "Steve: 2 p.m. Saturday, Church of Christ, Calhoun. Long, Bobby Ray: 10 a.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Ridley, John H.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Smith, Connie Jo: 11 a.m. Saturday, Unity Faith Worship Center, Monroe. Thompson, Henrietta: 1 p.m. Saturday, Epps Church of God in Christ, Epps. Vail, Lucenda: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Washington, Jessie: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Light Baptist Church, Monroe. Williams, Roosevelt: 11 a.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

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

Betty Humble Funeral services for Miss Betty Humble, 87, will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, August 14, 2011 in the Chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Rev. Wayne Ray and Rev. Michi Head will be officiating. Interment follows at Calhoun Cemetery, Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. (See August 14 for full obituary)

Alma Patrick Jones Funeral services for Mrs. Alma "Pat" Jones of Monroe, La. will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday August 13, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA with Rev. J. Roddy Taylor officiating. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery in Monroe, La. Mrs. Jones died at her residence on August 11, 2011 "Aunt Sis" was preceded in death by her husband, J. D. Jones, her parents, Alma and William H. Patrick and brothers, Henry Patrick and William H. Patrick, Jr. "Aunt Sis" worked 42 years for General Motors Acceptance Corporation in New Orleans and Monroe. She was a traveler of note, having been all over the world. She was a longtime member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. She was a talented China Painter, who shared her talents with numerous friends and relatives. Survivors: Brother and Sister-in-law E. W. "Pop" and Alma Ray Patrick; 5 Sisters-in-law, Betty Jones, Delores Jones, Anne Jones, Ruth Newbery, Francis Sparks and husband, Jim and Ruth Patrick; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Ed Patrick, Billy Patrick, Will Patrick, Ronald Scott, Kenneth Stone and J. O. LeDart Visitation will be Saturday from 1:00 PM until service time. Memorials may be made to Briarfield Academy or the charity of your choice. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on August 13, 2011

James Steven 'Steve' Langston A memorial service for James Steven 'Steve' Langston, 47, a tug boat pilot, of Calhoun, LA, who passed away August 8, 2011, will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, August 13, at the Church of Christ in Calhoun, LA. Tony Taylor will be officiating at the service. Steve was born June 21, 1964 and passed away August 8, 2011. Mr. Langston was a member of the United States Merchant Marines. In life he was a very skilled boat pilot and loved the great Mississippi River. In that light, he also had a sizeable affinity for fishing and hunting. He also loved knowledge and never stopped trying to learn new things. Steve loved his family very much and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, James Langston. Survivors include his wife Melody Langston; his mother Carolyn Crump; sisters Juanita Taylor and Tsianenia Watson; daughters Kristie L. Tully and husband Joel, Stacie Shaw and husband Brian; Wesley Langston and wife Stacey, and Natalie Langston; grandchildren Chris Tully, Ethan Newton, Elisabeth Tully, Kayley Langston, Dane Tully, Elliot Shaw, and Damien Langston. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on August 13, 2011

Funeral service for Mr. Arche Elton Lieb, 86, of Monroe, LA formerly of Knox City, TX will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, August 15, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe with Rev. Norman Bryant officiating. Graveside service will be held 10:00AM Wednesday, August 17, 2011at Albany Cemetery in Albany, TX. After a courageous and determined battle to overcome injuries suffered in a fall, Arche Lieb went to his eternal rest on August 13, 2011. Mr. Lieb was born on Jan. 1, 1925 in Albany, TX to Eual Green Lieb and Odessa Withers Lieb. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother, Bobby Withers Lieb. Mr. Lieb is survived by his wife of 63 years, Virginia, son John Charles and his wife, Manda, granddaughters Bonnie Virginia and her husband, Chad Leggett and Julianna Lieb and one great grandson, John Peyton Leggett. Mr. Lieb was a graduate of Albany High School and Texas A&M University. He was an employee of USDA, Soil Conservation Service in Aspermont and Knox City, TX, retiring in 1980. He served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a pilot from 1943 to 1946 and the U.S. Army Air Corps Reserve for 20 years, retiring as a Captain. Mr. Lieb was a believer and had a heavy burden for the lost. He was a member of Rowland Road Baptist Church and Gideon's International. He taught several Bible study groups. He and his wife moved to Monroe in 2005 to be near their son, Charlie and his family. Visitation will be 1:00 PM until 2:00 P M with the funeral service to follow. Memorials may be sent to Rowland Rd Baptist Church or Gideon's Int., P.O. Box 4612 Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 14, 2011

Bobby Long Funeral services for Bobby Ray Long, 68 of West Monroe are 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 13, 2011 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Reverend Ron Lowe is officiating. Interment follows at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Bobby was born April 11, 1943 in Ruston, LA and passed away August 8, 2011 in West Monroe, LA. He was a retired cable repairman for BellSouth. Mr. Long was also a US Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents Aubrey Sr. and Gertrude Long; and a brother Aubrey Long. Bobby is survived by his wife Maria Long; a brother Gene Long and wife Gloria; daughters Sheri Fenton, Shandy Grisham and husband Joey, and Janice Guice; sons Steven Long and wife Linda, Dean Harvill and wife Lori, Dewayne Harvill and wife Becky, and Chris Doyle; granddaughters Payton Del Rio, Samantha Guice, and Christy Harvill; grandsons Heath Budwah, Jacob Long, Justin Long, Luke Del Rio, Landon Fenton, Seth Harvill, Bobby Harvill, Jeremy Harvill, and Bennett Tripp; and two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers are Jacob Long, Justin Long, Seth Harvill, Heath Budwah, Bobby Harvill, and Jeremy Harvill. Honorary pallbearers are Chris Doyle, James Collins, Bryan Heisler, Ken Johnson, and Bennett Tripp. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on August 13, 2011

J.B Raus 08/13/25 to 08/29/2005 We miss you everyday. Buck and Linda Raus Published in The News Star on August 13, 2011

Tommie Gehm, 81 Tommie Sue Williamson Gehm of West Monroe, a retired registered nurse, died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Monday at Cypress Baptist Church Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Betty Humble, 87 Betty Humble of West Monroe, a retired office manager, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Calhoun Cemetery, Calhoun.

Debra B. Hurst, 54 DUBACH — Debra B. Hurst, a homemaker, died July 30. Graveside services are 9 a.m. Thursday at Henry Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Ovie Rouse, 95 OAK GROVE — Ovie Rouse, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Kilbourne Cemetery.

Marie S. Stone, 89 Marie S. Stone of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m. to noon Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Ellis, Louis: 2 p.m. Sunday, New Salem Missionary Baptist Church, Hazelhurst, Miss. Hemphill, Albert John: 9:30 a.m. Monday, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Bastrop.

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

Mary Evelyn Burgess Services for Mary Evelyn Burgess, 71, of Monroe, LA will be held 4:00 PM, Monday, August 15, 2011 at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA with Rev. Lindle Stewart officiating. Interment will follow in Gwin Cemetery, Mangham, LA. Mary was born January 20, 1940 in Alto, LA and passed away Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Monroe, LA. Miss Burgess was a member of the New Light Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emil and Nellie Green Burgess and sister, Lorene E. Burgess. Survivors include her siblings, Robert S. Burgess and wife, Jessie Mae, Emilia Burgess Linder and husband, Arthur, Jr., Joann Burgess Carr and husband, Willie and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be her nephews. Visitation is 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM, Sunday, at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA and Monday 1:00 PM until the service. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on August 14, 2011

Benjamin Franklin Cooper, Jr., Benjamin Franklin Cooper, Jr., Dean Emeritus of Auburn University School of Pharmacy, died Monday, August 1, 2011 in Rochester, NY. He is predeceased by his wife, Hazel Strickland Cooper (1925-2008). Ben was born on Nov. 22, 1924 in Warsaw, NC. He was the son of Benjamin F. Cooper, Sr. and Macy Jones Cooper. Surviving children are Ben (Suzie) F. Cooper III of Monroe, LA; Caran (Kenneth) Yurgelun of Penfield, NY; and Cana (Keith) Farr of Madison, AL. Dr. Cooper earned his A.B., B.S., M.S. and PhD ('56) from UNC Chapel Hill. He held teaching and administrative positions with the Schools of Pharmacy at UNC, Oregon State University ('57-'61), University of Georgia ('61-'65), Northeast Louisiana University ('66-'73) now University of Louisiana at Monroe, and Auburn University ('73-'87). He served as Lieutenant in the US Navy during WWII and the Korean War. Dr. Cooper held memberships in Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Chi, Rho Chi, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Lambda and local, state and national professional organizations. He was a fellow/scholar of The American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education, recipient of The Bowl of Hygeia, Pharmacist of the Year Award (Louisiana) and UNC Pharmacy Alumni Distinguished Service Award. Ben was a lifelong Sunday School teacher and deacon. After retirement he and Hazel moved back to North Carolina, eventually settling back in their hometown of Warsaw. He stepped back behind the counter as a Registered Pharmacist for many years, and enjoyed his passions of church, family, golf, travel, and service to veterans. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his memory to UNC School of Pharmacy Student Scholarship fund at www.alumni.pharmacy.unc.edu. Family can be reached at 5 St. Ebbas Drive, Penfield NY 14526. Facebook page: Ben F Cooper Jr. Published in The News Star on August 14, 2011

Forrest Files Funeral services for Dr. Forrest John "Johnny" Files, 56, of Savannah, Georgia, formerly of Monroe, LA, will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 16, 2011. at the First Presbyterian Church, Monroe with Dr. Allison Moody officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery Oak Ridge, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe. Dr. Files was born March 6, 1955 in Oil City, PA and passed away in Savannah, Georgia. (See August 15, 2011 for full obituary.)

Betty Humble Funeral services for Miss Betty Humble, 87, will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, August 14, 2011 in the Chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Rev. Wayne Ray and Rev. Michi Head will be officiating. Interment follows at Calhoun Cemetery, Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Miss Humble was born on June 20, 1924 and passed away August 11, 2011. She retired from L. P. & L. after 44 years of service as an administrative secretary. Betty loved to travel and spend time with her family. Miss Humble was a member of McGuire United Methodist Church. She also ministered to many residents at Ridgecrest Nursing Home and Arbor House. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Jake and Sallie Humble; brothers, Thomas S. Humble and Jake Humble, Jr.; brother-in-law, Oscar L. Poole; and sister-in-law, Doris Humble. She is survived by her two sisters, Eleanor Poole and Mary 'Bitsy' Vardeman and husband Alex; two brothers, William 'Bill' Humble and wife Jane, and Robert 'Bob' Humble and wife Ronznana; sister-in-law, Syble Humble; numerous nieces and nephews; and many great nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Tommy Humble, Barry Humble, Robby Vardeman, Lee Humble, Jeff Humble, Jim Humble, Lyndon Poole, and Larry Humble. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Saturday, August 13, 2011 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the doctors, nurses, and caregivers at St. Francis Medical Center and to the administration and staff of The Arbor House. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army or the charity of the giver's choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star from August 13 to August 14, 2011

Arche Elton Lieb Funeral service for Mr. Arche Elton Lieb, 86, of Monroe, LA formerly of Knox City, TX will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, August 15, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe with Rev. Norman Bryant officiating. Graveside service will be held 10:00AM Wednesday, August 17, 2011at Albany Cemetery in Albany, TX. After a courageous and determined battle to overcome injuries suffered in a fall, Arche Lieb went to his eternal rest on August 13, 2011. Mr. Lieb was born on Jan. 1, 1925 in Albany, TX to Eual Green Lieb and Odessa Withers Lieb. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother, Bobby Withers Lieb. Mr. Lieb is survived by his wife of 63 years, Virginia, son John Charles and his wife, Manda, granddaughters Bonnie Virginia and her husband, Chad Leggett and Julianna Lieb and one great grandson, John Peyton Leggett. Mr. Lieb was a graduate of Albany High School and Texas A&M University. He was an employee of USDA, Soil Conservation Service in Aspermont and Knox City, TX, retiring in 1980. He served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a pilot from 1943 to 1946 and the U.S. Army Air Corps Reserve for 20 years, retiring as a Captain. Mr. Lieb was a believer and had a heavy burden for the lost. He was a member of Rowland Road Baptist Church and Gideon's International. He taught several Bible study groups. He and his wife moved to Monroe in 2005 to be near their son, Charlie and his family. Visitation will be 1:00 PM until 2:00 P M with the funeral service to follow. Memorials may be sent to Rowland Rd Baptist Church or Gideon's Int., P.O. Box 4612 Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 14, 2011

Maudine Pettis Thomas Funeral Services for Mrs. Maudine Pettis Thomas, 86, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, August 15, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Eddy Shoemaker officiating. Interment will follow in the Greer Cemetery in Rayville, LA. Mrs. Thomas was born on March 11, 1925 in Searcy, MS and passed away on August 13, 2011 in West Monroe, LA. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, sewing and fishing. Mrs. Thomas is preceded in death by her husband, Erwin Thomas; daughter, Rita Lovell; grandson, Donny Caskey and her brother, J.C. Pettis. Survivors include her children, Ernest Thornhill and wife, Vera, Gary Thornhill and wife, Debra, Mark Duck and wife, Kim and Punkie McNair and husband, Dickie; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; brother, William Thomas Pettis; sister, Kathryn Summers and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Thomas' grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Sunday, August 14, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the Peniel Baptist Church Building Fund. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 14, 2011

BASTROP -- Clellie Lee "C.L." Batson, a carpenter, died Sunday. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Chapel of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in the Mer Rouge Cemetery. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

John Bennett Jr., 73 BASTROP -- John J. Bennett Jr., retired owner of Bennett Electric, died Saturday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cherry Ridge Baptist Church in Bastrop. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Mary Burgess, 71 Mary Evelyn Burgess of Monroe, a registered nurse, died Saturday. Services will be at 4 p.m. Monday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville. Burial will be in the Gwin Cemetery in Mangham. Visitation is from 1 p.m. to service time.

Hansford Davis Jr., 91 FERRIDAY -- Hansford Walton Davis Jr. died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home of Ferriday.

Leo Harris, 78 NEWELLTON -- Leo Harris, a retired television repairman, died Saturday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Burial will be at Harris Cemetery, near Crowville. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday.

Arche Lieb, 86 Arche Elton Lieb, of Monroe, has died. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Monroe. Burial will be in Albany Cemetery in Albany, Texas. Visitation is from 1 p.m. to service time.

Linda Rambin, 70 Linda Rambin of Monroe,a retail manager, has died. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Kilpatrcik Funeral HOme of Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Maudine Thomas, 86 Maudine Pettis Thomas of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will follow in the Greer Cemetery in Rayville. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to service time.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Gehm, Tommie Sue Williamson: 10 a.m. Monday, Cypress Baptist Church Cemetery, West Monroe. Hemphill, Albert John: 9:30 a.m. Monday, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Bastrop. Hurst, Debra B.: 9 a.m. Thursday, Henry Cemetery, Dubach. Rouse, Ovie: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Stone, Marie S.: 1 p.m. Monday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

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

Forrest Files Funeral services for Dr. Forrest John "Johnny" Files, 56, of Savannah, Georgia, formerly of Monroe, LA, will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 16, 2011. at the First Presbyterian Church, Monroe with Dr. Allison Moody officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery Oak Ridge, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe. Dr. Files was born March 6, 1955 in Oil City, PA and passed away in Savannah, Georgia. Forrest was a graduate of Lycoming College in Williamsport, PA, received his masters degree in psychology from ULM and received his doctorate degree from the University of Florida. He was a psychology professor and research scientist at the University of Washington, Wake Forest University, Bradley University and Armstrong Atlantic State University. Forrest loved photography, music, golf, and sports, especially the Florida Gators. Forrest is preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Forrest Koontz of Oil City, PA and Mr. & Mrs. Jack M. Files of Oak Ridge, LA. Survivors include his parents, Betsy and Jack Files; sisters, Karol Files Fontaine, Lisa Files Town and husband Chris, Leslie Files Jenkins and husband Lee; special aunt, Katie Koontz of Denver, CO; nieces and nephews, Ryan Hood and wife Brooke, Courtney Hood, Margo Mathews and husband Michael, Lindsey Hardy and husband, Elliot, Forrest Town, Will Jenkins and Christopher Jenkins; great nephews, Jackson and Reagan Hood and Garrett Mathews. Pallbearers will be his nephews. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 15, 2011 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 1200 Lamy Lane, Monroe. Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association , P.O. Box 11454 Alexandria, VA 22312 or donor's choice. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from August 14 to August 16, 2011

Marie S. Stone Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Marie S. Stone, 89, of Monroe are 1:00 PM on Monday, August 15, 2011 at Mulhearn Memorial Park with Rev. Johnny Hankins and Rev. Jerry Salisbury officiating. Services are under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Born April 3, 1922 in Sterlington, LA, Mrs. Stone passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Monroe. A life-long homemaker, she was preceded in death by her husband David Stone and a daughter, Betty Rogers Stone. Survivors include 3 nephews, Dr. Paul Valentine Stone, L. S. Robert, and Earnest and Aline Robert; her sister-in-law, Alline Valentine Stone; and a very special friend of the family, Wendy Lenard. Visitation is from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon on Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, 1200 Lamy Lane. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 15, 2011

BASTROP -- Clellie Lee "C.L." Batson, a carpenter, died Sunday. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Chapel of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in the Mer Rouge Cemetery. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

John Bennett Jr., 73 BASTROP -- John J. Bennett Jr., retired owner of Bennett Electric, died Saturday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cherry Ridge Baptist Church in Bastrop. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Mary Burgess, 71 Mary Evelyn Burgess of Monroe, a registered nurse, died Saturday. Services will be at 4 p.m. Monday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville. Burial will be in the Gwin Cemetery in Mangham. Visitation is from 1 p.m. to service time.

Hansford Davis Jr., 91 FERRIDAY -- Hansford Walton Davis Jr. died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home of Ferriday.

Leo Harris, 78 NEWELLTON -- Leo Harris, a retired television repairman, died Saturday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Burial will be at Harris Cemetery, near Crowville. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday.

Arche Lieb, 86 Arche Elton Lieb, of Monroe, has died. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Monroe. Burial will be in Albany Cemetery in Albany, Texas. Visitation is from 1 p.m. to service time.

Linda Rambin, 70 Linda Rambin of Monroe,a retail manager, has died. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Kilpatrcik Funeral HOme of Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Maudine Thomas, 86 Maudine Pettis Thomas of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will follow in the Greer Cemetery in Rayville. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to service time.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Gehm, Tommie Sue Williamson: 10 a.m. Monday, Cypress Baptist Church Cemetery, West Monroe. Hemphill, Albert John: 9:30 a.m. Monday, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Bastrop. Hurst, Debra B.: 9 a.m. Thursday, Henry Cemetery, Dubach. Rouse, Ovie: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Stone, Marie S.: 1 p.m. Monday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

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

Dottie H. Bennett Dottie H. Bennett, resident of Baton Rouge passed away on 8/15/2011. She was born in Echo, LA on Sept. 13, 1922. She was a native of W Monroe and a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband Luther M. Bennett, Jr., grandsons, Kevin Northcutt, Michael Fournet and Bryan Adams, Sisters, Myrtle Dickey and Lee Horsh. Survived by her daughters, Charlotte A. Gordy and husband Ricky, Baton Rouge, Barbara L. Adams, W. Monroe and son, Charles L. Adams, Zachary, nine grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. In Sept. 2006, she came to live with her daughter and son-in-law in Baton Rouge. Her favorite thing to do was to go to Charlie's Place at the Alzheimer's Services. Thank you to all who made this time so special to her. The family wishes to thank Annette Dorsey and her angels of care at the Just Like Home in Baton Rouge for their care and dedication to our mother and also to Dr. Douglas Say and Hospice of Baton Rouge. Services will be Thursday, August 18th at 2:00 pm. Visitation will be at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 1321 N 7th St. W. Monroe from 12:00 noon until services at 2:00 pm conducted by Reverend Wesley Pittman. Interment at Hasley Cemetery to follow. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren, Walter Fournet, Lisa Saia, Jeff, Ken and Steve Northcutt and son-in-law Ricky. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area, 3772 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806 or charity of your choice. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from August 16 to August 17, 2011

Luther Oyama "Sam" Yeager Funeral services for Luther Oyama "Sam" Yeager will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, August 17, 2011 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. J.W. Bunn, Rev. Calton Yeager, Rev. Don Banks, Rev. Waine Self and Rev. James Gardner. Interment will follow at Antioch Methodist Cemetery, Eros, LA. Sam was born March 6, 1928 in Eros, LA to the union of Luther Eugene and Laura Isabell Burson Yeager. He passed from this life to enter his heavenly rest August 15, 2011 following a lengthy battle with lung cancer. Through it all he never lost his sense of humor, visitors usually leaving with a smile. Sam was preceded in death by his first wife Hilda Bunn Yeager, baby daughter Luann, his parents, three sisters and three brothers. He is survived by his wife, Mary, son Randy, daughter Laurie and husband Mike, grandson Samuel, brother Calton and wife Martha; his second family Jeff, Donna, Brett, Brittani, Morgan, Michaela, Kaitlyn Cloyd and Brycen Hollis; several nieces and nephews. Sam graduated from Eros High School in1947 where he played basketball and baseball. During his high school years he worked as a rural ice delivery man in Jackson and Ouachita parishes. He served in Louisiana National Guard Company I. He was ordained deacon in Edgewood Baptist Church in 1957. He taught a men's Sunday School class from the early 1960's until 2010. He was an active and current member of Highland Baptist Church. His civic activities included the Optimist Club, Eros Masonic Lodge #295 where he served as Master and District Deputy Grand Master, Barak Shrine Club and Monroe Scottish Rites. Sam began serving on the West Monroe City Council in 1967 and continued serving faithfully as long as his health allowed, rarely missing a meeting. During his years of employment Sam worked at Ouachita National Bank for two years, First National Bank for fifteen years and Central Bank for twenty years until his retirement in 1989. He then went to work for Kilpatrick Funeral Home and was there until earlier this year. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be members of his Sunday School class, his Masonic brothers and members of the West Monroe City Council. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to The Gideons International McClendon Baptist Church Children's Building Fund or the charity of choice. Special thanks to the wonderful caregivers who have taken care of "Mr. Sam" during the past 2 ? years; Dr. Coy Gammage, Sheila McClendon, Todd Hilton at Oncology Associates; Annette Picard, Rev. Don Banks, Barbara Johnson Rodgers, Willie Mae Standifer and Dana Toston of Hospice Family Alliance. Visitation will be Tuesday 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 August 16, 2011

Charlotte Ann Baker, 70 JONESBORO — Charlotte Ann Baker of Chatham, a caregiver, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Chatham Cemetery, Chatham.

Forrest J. Files, 56 SAVANNAH, Ga. — Forrest John "Johnny" Files, a psychology professor and research scientist, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery, Oak Ridge, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Walter J. Haese, 79 Walter James Haese, a retired Louisiana state trooper, died Sunday. Memorial services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Grace United Methodist Church, Ruston. Arrangements are under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Harold Hart, 76 WOODLANDS, Texas — Harold Hart, a retired piping engineer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Faye Jenkins, 84 Faye Jenkins of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at Highland Park Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Batson, Clellie Lee "C.L.": 11 a.m. Wednesday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Bennett Jr., John J.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Cherry Ridge Baptist Church, Bastrop. Harris, Leo: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Hurst, Debra B.: 9 a.m. Thursday, Henry Cemetery, Dubach. Rambin, Linda: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Rouse, Ovie: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

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

H. W. 'Pop" Davis, Jr. Graveside funeral services for H. W. 'Pop" Davis, Jr., 91 of Ferriday, LA formerly of Delhi will be held at the National Cemetery in Natchez Friday, August 19, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. with Russell Crum Officiating. Interment will follow after the services under the direction of Young's Funeral Home of Ferriday. H.W. Davis, Jr. was born on March 30, 1920 in Jena, LA and passed away Saturday, August 13, 2011 at Riverland Medical Center in Ferriday. He worked for and was retired from Sun Oil Company in Delhi, LA, and was of the Methodist faith. Mr. Davis proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during WWII. He was preceded in death by his parents, H. W. Davis Sr. and Emma Davis; two granddaughters, Courtney Suzanne Crum and Infant Cooper; one brother, Wayne W. Davis; and one sister, Ruth Whatley. Survivors include: Wife of 65 years, Glayds Davis of Ferriday, LA Daughter-Rebecca Head and husband, Victor, of Monett, MO Daughter-Jean Cooper and husband, Clayton, of Delhi, LA Daughter-Barbara Crum and husband, Ronnie, of Ferriday, LA Special family friend -Joann Bareswell of Delhi, LA Sister - Elizabeth Howell of Dallas, TX. Grandchildren Jennifer Steingraber, Nathan Head, Christy Cooper, Clay Cooper, Cari Cooper, Ryan Crum, and Lindsey Crum. Also surviving are 14 great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be family and friends. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit youngsfh.com. Young's Funeral Home Ferriday, LA. Published in The News Star on August 17, 2011

Forrest Files Funeral services for Dr. Forrest John "Johnny" Files, 56, of Savannah, Georgia, formerly of Monroe, LA, will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 16, 2011. at the First Presbyterian Church, Monroe with Dr. Allison Moody officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery Oak Ridge, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe. Dr. Files was born March 6, 1955 in Oil City, PA and passed away in Savannah, Georgia. Forrest was a graduate of Lycoming College in Williamsport, PA, received his masters degree in psychology from ULM and received his doctorate degree from the University of Florida. He was a psychology professor and research scientist at the University of Washington, Wake Forest University, Bradley University and Armstrong Atlantic State University. Forrest loved photography, music, golf, and sports, especially the Florida Gators. Forrest is preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Forrest Koontz of Oil City, PA and Mr. & Mrs. Jack M. Files of Oak Ridge, LA. Survivors include his parents, Betsy and Jack Files; sisters, Karol Files Fontaine, Lisa Files Town and husband Chris, Leslie Files Jenkins and husband Lee; special aunt, Katie Koontz of Denver, CO; nieces and nephews, Ryan Hood and wife Brooke, Courtney Hood, Margo Mathews and husband Michael, Lindsey Hardy and husband, Elliot, Forrest Town, Will Jenkins and Christopher Jenkins; great nephews, Jackson and Reagan Hood and Garrett Mathews. Pallbearers will be his nephews. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 15, 2011 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 1200 Lamy Lane, Monroe. Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association , P.O. Box 11454 Alexandria, VA 22312 or donor's choice. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from August 14 to August 16, 2011

Harold "Joe" Hart Funeral services for Harold "Joe" Hart, 76 of Woodlands, Texas will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday. August 18, 2011in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Elder Marilyn Soingier will be officiating. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.Joe was born May 13, 1935 in Monroe, LA and passed away in Woodlands, Texas August 14, 2011. The family of Joe Hart would like you to join in the celebration of his life. Joe passed away peacefully after a long illness. He was preceded in his passing by his parents, mother and father, Helen F. Hart and Lonzo D. Hart and brother, Alton Ray Hart. Joe is survived by his brother, Dorian Hart and his wife Louise, daughter, Cynthia Hart and her husband Chuck Rowe, grandchildren Jennifer Myles and Edward Stevens and wife, Cathy, great grandchildren, Zachary Vaught, Alexis Earthman and Danielle Myles. Visitation will be held Thursday from 9:00 AM 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 August 17, 2011

Faye Jenkins Funeral services for Faye Jenkins, 84, of Monroe, LA will be held at 3:00 PM, Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at Highland Park Baptist Church in Monroe, LA. with Bro. Larry Linson officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mrs. Jenkins was born on September 21, 1926 in Arcadia, LA and passed away on August 15, 2011 in Monroe, LA. She was a member of Highland Park Baptist Church and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who loved the Lord. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. M. Jenkins in June of 2008; a son, Phillip Jenkins in December of 1994 and a grandson, Stephen Jenkins in 1996. She is survived by her sons: Larry S. Jenkins and wife, Janet of Dallas, TX, Randy Jenkins and wife, Chris of Richardson, TX, and Jeffrey Jenkins and wife, Myla of West Monroe, LA; daughters: Linda G. Tallent and husband, Jim of Kingsland, Georgia, and Jennifer Manning and husband, Doug of Lafayette, LA. Pallbearers will be: Brad Jenkins, Jason Jenkins, Jeremy Jenkins, Mark Manning, Doug Manning, and Jim Tallent. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on August 17, 2011

Marie Ruth Salsbury Funeral Services for Marie Ruth Salsbury, 85, of West Monroe, LA will be held 10:00 AM Thursday, August 18, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Gleason Copeland officiating. Interment will follow at Chatham Cemetery, Chatham under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. Marie was born on October 5, 1925 in Eros, LA and passed away on August 15, 2011 in West Monroe, LA. She was a long time member of The Pentecostals of the Twin Cities. She is preceded in death by her step-daughter, Cindy Wray; brothers, Bobby Ray Fuller, Edward Fuller, Aubrey Fuller, and Thomas "Shorty" Fuller; and sisters, Edith Hall, Margie Ford, and Eunice Massey. Marie is survived by her step-son, Tim Salsbury and wife Diane; step-daughter, Meleasi Salsbury; brothers, Calvin Fuller and wife Beverly, and James Fuller and wife Mary; sister-in-law, Ruby Fuller; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be members of The Pentecostals of the Twin Cities. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:30 PM Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Special thanks to Tony Dowd, Betty Petty, and friends for their care, support, and prayers for Marie. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on August 17, 2011

Robert "Bob" C. Townley Bob went to be with our Lord on August 12, 2011 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Bob was 77 years old. He grew up in Homewood, AL and attended Howard College (Samford University). He loved bowling, coaching kids, fishing and especially loved watching Auburn football. After 43 years of working for State Farm Insurance Company, he retired in Pensacola, FL. Bob is survived by his wife, Phyllis Johnson Townley; two sons, Bob Townley and Jim Townley; two daughters, Beth Hines and Karen Gardner; three stepchildren, Shannon Ballard, Ron Eddleman and Chris Eddleman and nine grandchildren. A celebration of Bob's life will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hoover United Methodist Church in Hoover, AL. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Joyce Goldenberg Hospice Residence, 10075 Hillview Road, Pensacola, FL 32514. Trahan Family Funeral Home Pensacola, FL Published in The News Star from August 17 to August 18, 2011

Arlene Barnes, 80 Arlene Barnes of Monroe, a retired beautician, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Margie Beach, 75 BASTROP — Margie Beach, a retired nurse, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Cherry Ridge Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lone Cherry Cemetery.

Thelma Bernhardt, 82 Thelma Bernhardt of Monroe, a retired employee of Southern Equipment, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Dudley Callais, 83 FRANKLINTON — Dudley Callais, a supervisor for American Standard, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Sadie Mae Eggins, 71 GRAYSON — Sadie Mae Eggins, secretary with Caldwell Parish Junior High School, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Brownville Baptist Church, Columbia. Visitation is 11 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Melba J. Fike, 63 Melba Jane Fike of West Monroe, a waitress, died Monday. Memorial services are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Joseph R. Inzina, 70 Joseph Rick Inzina of Monroe, a district manager of Industrial Chemical Sales, died Monday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday with a vigil at 6 p.m. at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Earl McGee Jr., 78 BASTROP — Earl McGee Jr., a laborer, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Keith Moore, 36 DALLAS — Keith Moore, a computer technician, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Ardell Smith, 77 Ardell Smith of Monroe, a retired laborer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

L.O. "Sam" Yeager, 83 L.O. "Sam" Yeager of West Monroe, retired bank manager, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Eros.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Baker, Charlotte Ann: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Batson, Clellie Lee "C.L.": 11 a.m. Wednesday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Haese, Walter James: 1 p.m. Thursday, Grace United Methodist Church, Ruston. Hurst, Debra B.: 9 a.m. Thursday, Henry Cemetery, Dubach. Jenkins, Faye: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Highland Park Baptist Church, Monroe. Rambin, Linda: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Rouse, Ovie: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

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

Thelma Elaine Bernhardt Funeral services of longtime Monroe, LA resident, Thelma Elaine Bernhardt, will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, August 19, 2011, at Lakeshore Baptist Church with Rev. William Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Thelma was born March 7, 1929 in Summit Grove, IN and moved to Monroe upon marriage to Louis Norman Bernhardt, who preceded her in death. Thelma is survived by her daughters, Connie Bernhardt Bryant and husband Ronnie of Swartz, LA, and Cathy Bernhardt Horowitz and husband Robert of Potomac, MD; grandchildren, Ryann C. Creel and husband Christopher of Swartz, Daniel C. Bryant and wife Tiffany of Bastrop, and Joseph, Elizabeth, Olivia, and Abigail Horowitz all of Potomac, MD; great grandchildren, Cameron, Audrey, and Tucker Creel, and Bryce Dew and Allyson Bryant. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association of Louisiana. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on August 18, 2011

William R. "Bill" Best Funeral services for William R. "Bill" Best will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 20, 2011 in the Chapel at North Monroe Baptist Church with Dr. Bill Dye and Rev. David Worthington officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Bill was born in Fairfield, Alabama on February 14, 1946 and passed away on August 15, 2011 at St. Francis Hospital in Monroe, Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Shirley Best, his brother, David Best and his grandson, Drake Trentacosta. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Zoe Anne Best, 3 sons, Billy and his wife Denise, D'Wayne and Adam, three daughters, Stacey Trentacosta and her husband Anthony, Tina White and her husband Chris and Amanda, and two grandchildren, Cody White and Holly Horn. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the MICU and other departments at St. Francis Hospital. Their compassionate care for Bill and for the family will long be remembered and appreciated. To all our friends and family who have prayed us through this, our deepest gratitude for sustaining us with your strength and God's mercy. Pallbearers will be Mike Smith, Fred Cheeks, Glen McAdams, Ed Justice, Sonny Standifer, Charlie Adams, Jordy McKaskle and Vince Smith. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 pm Friday, August 19, 2011 at Mulhearn's Funeral Home on 165 North. Memorials may be made to the North Monroe Baptist Church Stained Glass Window Fund. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on August 18, 2011

In Loving Memory of Rosina L. Hays 06-29-1934 to 08-17-2010 There are no words to say how much we miss you. We love you, Mama. Published in The News Star on August 18, 2011

Joseph Richard "Rick" Inzina The Funeral Mass for Joseph Richard "Rick" Inzina of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:30 AM Thursday, August 18, 2011, at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Monroe, with Rev. David Richter, Rev. Matthew Long, Msgr. Edmund Moore, and Rev. Job Edathinatt officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Rick was born on August 13, 1941, and passed away on Monday, August 15, 2011, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a member of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. He graduated from St. Matthew's High School in 1959 where he met his wife Adeline Elias Inzina. They were happily married for 48 years. Rick received his Bachelor of Science degree from Southeastern Louisiana College in 1965. He continued in his Masters program at Northeast Louisiana University. Rick worked as a chemical salesman and district manager in the paper industry for 30 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, and watching his grandsons play ball. He volunteered his time with Jesus the Good Shepherd Church as an usher and with the St. Vincent DePaul Society. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Rick will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Rick was preceded in death by his parents, Clair McKnight Inzina Singley and Nick Inzina. He is survived by his wife, Adeline Elias Inzina; his daughters, Cathy Inzina Whipple and husband Steve, and Paige Inzina and Nadia Foster; grandchildren, Garrett Whipple, Patrick Whipple, Adam Whipple, Avery Inzina, and Aidan Inzina. Pallbearers will be George Elias, Charles Elias, Bo Neely, Ab Elias, Donnie Elias, Neb Jabour, Chad Elias, and Stephen Elias. Honorary pallbearers will be Chris Elias, Trey Martin, Mark Neely, Jason Elias, Brad Elias, Brian Elias, Jimmy Zambie, and Ronald Lary. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Nick J. Rogers Memorial Services for Nick J. Rogers, 68, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, August 20, 2011 at First United Methodist Church, 1411 Glenwood Drive West Monroe, LA 71291, with Pastor Mike Booze officiating. Jamie Wilhite, Mark Dannehl and Dr. Jon Tellifero will assist with the services. Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM until service time on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at First United Methodist Church. Mr. Nick J. Rogers, affectionately known as Nickie, passed away on August 9, 2011 after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on March 21, 1943 and graduated from West Monroe High School in 1961, followed by a brief time at Northeast Louisiana University. He was employed by Graphic Packaging (formerly Riverwood International) for 45 years. After his retirement, in the summer of 2007, Nick dedicated his life to family and friends and enjoyed spending time in his workshop. Two of his greatest passions were building furniture and volunteering his time with Habitat for Humanity. He is preceded in death by his parents, Percy Edward Rogers and Mary Vivian Rogers. Survivors include his loving wife of 47 years, Shirley; son, Jason Rogers; daughters, Kimberly Janes and husband, Wade, Amy Roth and husband, Paul, and Alecia Avent and husband, Rick; grandsons, Blake, Grant, Chase and granddaughters, Ashley, Caroline and Alyson; brothers, Nelson Rogers and Will Rogers; sisters, Shirley Wilds and Marilyn Averitt and many relatives and friends. Nick will always be remembered for his strong will, kind heart, generous spirit, love for his family and devotion to serving God. Nick was a dedicated member and ordained elder at Grace Communion International. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity of Ouachita, http://www.hfho.org or http://www/hfho.org/donate/index.php, MD Anderson Cancer Research, https://www.mdanderson.org/gifts/view-content?DFID=S_000821 the Cancer Foundation League of Northeast Louisiana, http://www.cancerfoundationleague.com/ or make a blood donation to your local blood bank. Revelation 22: 3-5; "No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him. They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. There will be no more night. They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light. And they will reign for ever and ever." Online Registry/Condolence: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star from August 18 to August 19, 2011

Charles M. Alexander Sr., 71 NATCHEZ, Miss. — Charles Mitchel Alexander Sr. died Sunday. Services were 2 p.m. Wednesday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial was in Holly Grove Cemetery, Wisner

Thelma S. Allen, 89 GRAYSON — Thelma Shumaker Allen, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 10 a.m. Friday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bosco Cemetery, Bosco.

Arlene Barnes, 80 Arlene Barnes of Monroe, a retired beautician, died Thursday. 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 Olive Grove Cemetery.

Dottie H. Bennett, 88 BATON ROUGE — Dottie H. Bennett, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Orlando

Easterling Jr., 85 DENTON, Texas — Orlando Alrich "Jack" Easterling Jr., formerly of Monroe, a lawyer, died Aug. 8. Arrangements are under the direction of DeBerry Funeral Directors, Denton.

Rosetta Flexis, 91 NEW ORLEANS — Rosetta Flexis, formerly of St. Joseph, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Oneonta Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Patricia Gales, 55 NEWELLTON — Patricia Gales, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are noon Saturday at Newellton Chapel. Burial will be in Wyoming Cemetery, Newellton, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Percy W. Harris Sr., 83 Percy Wellington Harris Sr., a retired Riverwood employee, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Harold Hart, 76 WOODLANDS, Texas — Harold "Joe" Hart, a retired design engineer, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe.

Miracle Jackson, 4 BASTROP — Miracle Emma Nish Jackson, the daughter of Shemei Jackson and Tyrone Dukes, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Ruben E. Jackson, 1 WINNSBORO — Ruben Eli Jackson, the son of Adrien and Sandy Jackson, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Liberty Christian Center, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Baby girl Johnson, infant RAYVILLE — Baby girl Johnson, the infant daughter of Ebonie Johnson, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Robert Jones, 60 DALLAS, Texas — Robert Jones, formerly of Bastrop, a car detail shop owner, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Life Temple Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial will be in Lake Ervin Cemetery, Oak Ridge, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Lennie King, 61 CALHOUN — Lennie "Recie" King, a communications officer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Wanda L. Mathis, 37 WISNER — Wanda Lynn Mathis, a hospital clerk, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at River of Life, Winnsboro. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Locust Hill Cemetery, Extension.

Lois McClain, 86 PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Lois McClain, formerly of Rayville, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Keith Moore, 36 DALLAS, Texas — Keith Moore, a computer technician, 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 Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Addie W. Riley, 76 OLLA — Addie Wilson Riley, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Marie R. Salsbury, 85 Marie R. Salsbury of West Monroe, a retired bookkeeper for The News-Star, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Thursday until service time. Burial will be in Chatham Cemetery, Chatham.

Ardell Smith, 77 Ardell Smith of Monroe, a retired laborer, died Aug. 11. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Howell Tatum Sr., 85 RUSTON — Howell Tatum Sr. died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Choudrant Memorial Cemetery, Choudrant.

Quinten Williams, 14 Quinten Williams of West Monroe, a student, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Beach, Margie: 10 a.m. Friday, Cherry Ridge Baptist Church, Bastrop. Eggins, Sadie Mae: 1 p.m. Saturday, Brownville Baptist Church, Columbia. Inzina, Joseph Rick: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, The Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Monroe.

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

Quinten Avery Williams Funeral Services for Quinten Avery Williams, 14, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM Saturday, August 20, 2011 at Calhoun Church of Christ with Keith Roberts officiating. Interment will follow at Carlton Cemetery in Calhoun. Quinten was born January 1, 1997 in Monroe, LA and passed away on August 16, 2011 in Monroe, LA. He was a student at Woodlawn Junior High School and played the French horn in the junior high band. Quinten attended Calhoun Church of Christ. He was an avid reader, enjoyed riding his bicycle and most of all playing video games. Quinten is preceded in death by his father, Brad Williams; uncle, Ernie Shaw; and maternal grandfather, Larry L. Shaw. He is survived by his mother, Cindy Shaw Williams; sisters, Emily Williams and Olivia Grace Williams; maternal grandmother, Vicki Shaw; and paternal grandparents, Richard and Beth Williams; aunt and uncles, Dana Shaw Keith and her husband, Bill, Mark Williams and his wife, Jana, and Eric Williams; and numerous cousins. Honorary pallbearers will be Buddy Johnston, Jerimy Johnston, Jared Keith, Johnathon Stapleton, Dillon Wilson, and Tom McCandlish. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star from August 19 to August 20, 2011

Lennie "Recie" King Funeral services for Lennie "Recie" King, 61 of Calhoun, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 20, 2011 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Bro. Mickey Hudnall will be officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Lennie was born December 23, 1949 in Monroe, LA and passed away August 16, 2011 in Monroe. She loved to crochet and bowl. Lennie loved her kids and grandkids. Lennie was preceded in death by her father, Erven O. and mother, Lilly Moore, brother, Otis Moore; sister, Bobbie Pete Fatheree; daughter, Jamie Susan King. Lennie is survived by her husband of 41 years, Angelo; children, Keith and wife Michelle, Sydni and husband Kevin Howland and Madison; seven brothers and sisters; grandchildren, William King, Gabby King, Camdyn and Adalyn Howland. Pallbearers will be Mark Murphy, Darron Peterson, Matt Downhour, Larry Martin, Randy Davis and Mitch Phillips. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on August 19, 2011

Huey P. Mills, Sr. Funeral Services for Mr. Huey P. Mills, Sr., 78, of Monroe, LA will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 20, 2011, at Christ Church in West Monroe with Rev. Tom Lowe officiating. Graveside Services will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, August 20, 2011 at Alexandria Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Alexandria, LA with Rev. Anthony Mangun officiating. Mr. Mills was born October 27, 1932 in Jena, LA and passed away on August 17, 2011 in Monroe, LA. He was a member of Christ Church. Mr. Mills retired after 30 years as the Maintenance Supervisor from the City of Alexandria Power Plant. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Mills and Zula Mae Mobley Mills; brothers, Woodrow Mills and Lester Mills. Survivors include: his wife, Maxine Mills; daughter, Debi Mills Wilhite and her husband Billy; son, Huey P. Mills, Jr. and his wife, Michelle, grandchildren, Austin Mills and Madeline Mills; 3 step-sons, Don West and his wife Brenda, Paul West and his wife DeAn, Dale West and JoAnn; step-daughter, Barbara Ashley and her husband Wain; 7 step-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Burley Mills and his wife Maria, and Roy Mills; 3 sisters, Ollie Mae Labarge, Velma Mae Johnson, and Odessa "Bootsie" Simmons; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friend, Jack Hutchinson. Pallbearers will be Austin Mills, Terry Halford, Tommy Marsh, Dale West, Don West, and Paul West. Honorary Pallbearer will be Jack Hutchinson. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday, August 19, 2011 at Christ Church in West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on August 19, 2011

Coach Robert Scott (Scotty) Robertson, III Services celebrating the life of Coach Robert Scott "Scotty" Robertson, III will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church in Ruston, LA on Sunday, August 21st at 2:00 PM. Officiating will be Rev. Jerry Hilbun, Brian Mercer, and Cathy Brewton. The family will receive friends and visitors on Saturday, August 20th at Trinity United Methodist Church's Fellowship Hall from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM. He will be buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, in Ruston, LA. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to the Louisiana Tech Athletics Department or School of Education, C.E. Byrd High School alumni association, or Trinity United Methodist Church. "Coach," as most called him, was a man of integrity, faith and wit whose care for others, passion for life and undying love for his family touched everyone he came in contact with. Despite compiling significant accolades in his professional career, no list does justice in describing a man that touched so many, angered so few and was respected and revered by all. Knowing the man was the only true description of his greatness. For those who knew him, he will never be forgotten. His love will carry on forever. Scotty Robertson was born February 1, 1930 in Fort Smith, Arkansas and moved to Shreveport as a 6th grader. He attended C.E. Byrd High School where he played basketball and baseball for the Yellow Jackets and graduated in 1947. He attended the University of Texas and graduated from Louisiana Tech University in 1951. He also holds a Masters Degree from the University of Arkansas. After one season of professional baseball with the Chicago White Sox, Robertson hung up his spikes for a career in coaching. He spent 12 years coaching in high school, including 8 at his alma mater Byrd High School, where he amassed a 163-91 record. Robertson then moved to the collegiate ranks, spending 10 years as a head coach at Louisiana Tech. He compiled a 165-86 record and led the Bulldogs to #1 ranking in the national college division in the early 1970s. His Bulldogs won 3 Gulf States Conference championships during his 10 seasons and made 2 NCAA tournaments. Robertson made the progression into the professional ranks where he would spend more than two decades. He coached with 9 professional teams serving as head coach of 3 of those teams. In 1974, he became the first head coach of the New Orleans Jazz and was later head coach of the Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons. He was an assistant coach in the NBA Finals with the Phoenix Suns, coached in 2 NBA All-Star games, and participated with NBA teams in Japan, Italy and Germany. Robertson was a member of 8 halls of fame and this year was named Alumnus of the Year for Louisiana Tech School of Education. He was part of the Louisiana Tech Letterman Club and the Byrd High School Super Stars. He loved spending time with his Squire Creek family, the Louisiana Tech basketball team, Community Trust Bank friends and duck hunting with his loyal sidekick, "Jet" and the "Z" Duck Club. He was an avid classic car collector, and spent many precious moments on his boats, and at the beach in Perdido Key, FL with his family. His parents Evelyn Ward Robertson, and Robert Scott Robertson, Jr. precede him in death. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 61 years, Betty Lou Lancaster Robertson, daughters Libby Robertson Power (husband, Robert) of Frisco, TX, Claudia Robertson Fowler (husband, Royal) of Franklin, TN, and Vicki Robertson Page of Ruston, LA. The lights of Scotty's life were his ten grandchildren: Patrick Daniel of Lafayette, LA, Lizzie Daniel of Nashville, TN, Meghann Myers (husband, Jesse) of Houston, TX, Cassie Kelley (husband, Charles) of Nashville, TN, Michaelanne McConnell of Nashville, TN, Mitchell Page of Dallas, TX, Mary Elizabeth Page of Denver, CO, Scott Robertson Page of Dallas, TX, Emily Page of Dallas, TX, and Robertson Fowler of Franklin, TN. Also survived by his sister Connie Robertson Tarver of El Dorado, AR, sisters-in-law, Mary Lancaster Higginbotham of Ruston, LA and Tut Lancaster of St. Joseph, LA, and many nephews and nieces. Pallbearers include Jerry Hudson, Elee Trichel, Gerald Cobb, John Kyte, Shaun McIntyre, Jimmie Mitchell, John Long, and John E. Maxwell. The family would like to extend the invitation for all of Scotty's former players to serve as "honorary" pallbearers. Special thanks to his caretakers, Renae Johnson, Malcolm Mayo, Marilyn Williams, Dr. David Osafa, Dr. Tommy Smith, and the dear friends at Carroll Home Health and Green Clinic Surgical Hospital who cared for him. We will not cry tears of sadness but happiness for he lived life to the fullest. Our hearts fill with joy knowing heaven needed a new coach and he was the best man for the job. We lift Scotty up, as we know he is smiling down on us and greeting his Lord with his classic "Hey, my man!" Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Published in The News Star on August 19, 2011

Arnell Akin, 81 DUBACH — Arnell Akin, a truck driver, died Thursday. Memorial services will be held at a later date under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Elizabeth A. Batton, 70 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Elizabeth Ann Batton, a teacher, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery.

Lola C. Boatright, 84 BASTROP — Lola Culp Boatright, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery, Spearsville.

David C. Bolton, 85 JONESBORO — David C. Bolton, a supervisor, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Jonesboro Cemetery.

Joann Burgess, 59 ARCHIBALD — Joann Burgess, a caterer, died Thursday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Gladys Clark, 87 Gladys Clark of Monroe, a retired teacher, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Roy C. Cotten, 89 SICILY ISLAND — Roy C. Cotten, retired roughneck, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Sunday at New Hope Pentecostal Church, Leland. Wake services are 5-9 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in New Pine Hill Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Imogene P. Courtney, 85 SALEM, Mo. — Imogene Peppers Courtney, formerly of Bastrop, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 9 a.m. Monday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Edward Hadnot, 76 RINGGOLD — Edward Hadnot, a laborer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Kathleen Henderson, 80 JONESVILLE — Kathleen Henderson died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Young's Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Jena Cemetery.

Lennie King Lennie "Recie" King of Calhoun, a communications officer, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Huey P. Mills Sr., 78 Huey P. Mills Sr. of Monroe, maintenance supervisor for the city of Alexandria's power plant, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Christ Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Alexandria Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Alexandria, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mary Potter, 67 Mary Potter of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Robert Robertson III, 81 RUSTON — Robert Scott "Scotty" Robertson III died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Quinten A. Williams, 14 Quinten Avery Williams of West Monroe, a student at Woodlawn Junior High School, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Calhoun Church of Christ, Calhoun. Burial will be in Carlton Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Barnes, Arlene: 2 p.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Best Sr., William R.: 2 p.m. Saturday, North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe. Brantley, Donrae: 11 a.m. Saturday, Wards Chapel Church of Christ. Cole, Iris: 2 p.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Daniel, Eva: 1 p.m. Saturday, Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Eggins, Sadie Mae: 1 p.m. Saturday, Brownville Baptist Church, Columbia. Flexis, Rosetta: 2 p.m. Saturday, Oneonta Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Gales, Patricia: noon Saturday, Newellton Chapel, Newellton. Harris Sr., Percy Wellington: 1 p.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Jackson, Ruben Eli: 1 p.m. Saturday, Liberty Christian Center, Winnsboro. Jones, Robert: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Life Temple Baptist Church, Bastrop. Jones, Ronnie Earl: 11 a.m. Saturday, Central Baptist No. 1 Church, Lake Providence. Mathis, Wanda Lynn: 1 p.m. Saturday, River of Life, Winnsboro. Moore, Keith: 11 a.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Murphy, Mary Althea Nunez: 10 a.m. Saturday, Maryland Baptist Church. Oney, Clifton: 1 p.m. Saturday, Lake Providence High School auditorium. Parks, Lemichael L.: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe. Riley, Addie Mae Wilson: 3 p.m. Sunday, Olla First Baptist Church, Olla. Rogers, Nick J.: 2 p.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church, West Monroe. Smith, Ardell: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe. Smith, Verna Lea: 2 p.m. Saturday, New Era Baptist Church. Monterey. Watkins, John: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Woodard, Juanita: noon Saturday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

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

Imogene Peppers Courtney Visitation for Imogene Peppers Courtney, 85, formerly of Bastrop, will be from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM, Monday, August 22, 2011, in the chapel at Golden Funeral Home. A celebration of her life will follow, at 11:00 AM, Monday, with Waymon Swain officiating. There will be a graveside service for family, only, at Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Courtney died on August 19, 2011 in Salem, Missouri, where she had resided for the past four years. She was the eighth child born to Jack and Tomie Telford Peppers, in Lockhart, LA, on September 18, 1925. She was married on October 3, 1942, to Harold Courtney, and to this union two daughters were born. The couple was married for fifty-nine years. Mrs. Courtney valued the nurturing of Christian parents leading to her being a lifelong member of the church of Christ. She was also very proud of her Southern heritage. She was one of those tough WWII brides who displayed faith and courage when met with life's challenges. She took great pride in the twenty years she served as a volunteer at Morehouse General Hospital. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Survivors include daughter, Tomie Anderson of Salem, MO; dear brother, Edsel Peppers, Junction City, AR; granddaughter Necole Caldwell and husband Charlie, West Monroe, LA; grandson, Bradford Anderson, Longmont, CO; granddaughter Kristen Scott and husband Zach, Overland Park, KS; great-granddaughters Mackenzie Caldwell and Riley and Molly Scott. Special sister-in-law Jewell Wright of Monroe, LA and ten nieces and nephews also survive her. Preceding her in death were her husband, Harold; daughter Jane Doughty; sisters Floy Cook, Elva Merritt, and Charlene Peppers; and brothers Joe, Rex, Earnest, and Pat Peppers. Pallbearers will be Johnny Peppers, David Shelby, John Allen Courtney, Glen Hendricks, Coleman Spann, and Jim McConnell. Honorary pallbearers will be Bradford Anderson, Ed Peppers, and Jonathan Hendricks. In lieu of flowers memorials can be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , Southern Christian Home of Morrilton, AR, Ronald McDonald House, or the Alzheimer's Association . Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA. Published in The News Star on August 20, 2011 Share Share this obituary via e-mail Share this obituary on Facebook Bookmark this obituary Share Guest Book Visit Guest Book View Printed Guest Book Sign Guest Book Ways to help Create a Memorial Website Send Flowers Now Funeral Home Details Donate to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Janie Wilson Foote Funeral Services for Mrs. Janie Wilson Foote, 66, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM, Sunday, August 21, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Brother Mickey Hudnall officiating. Interment to follow at Epps Cemetery. Mrs. Foote was born on July 23, 1944 in Slidell, LA and passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 18, 2011. She was a member of Clark Springs Baptist Church. Janie was a lady that loved life and all God's children. She loved spending time with her family, painting, quilting, crafts, hunting and fishing. Janie welcomed all into her life and we are richer for it. She is preceded in death by her father, Paul Wilson. Survivors include: her husband of 33 years, Kenneth Larry Foote; her mother, Ethel Wilson; two daughters and spouses, Tonja Aaron and Tommy Smith, Tamah and Jay Hughes; two brothers, Marion and Nita Wilson, Bobby and Cleta Wilson; 4 grandchildren, Jennifer and Cody Aaron and Lucas and Marlea Hughes; and 2 great grandchildren, Zachary and Madison Aaron. Pallbearers will be Jay Hughes, Paul Wilson, John Wayne Wilson and Mike Parks. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Saturday, August 20, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to Clark Springs Baptist Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on August 20, 2011

Mary Elizabeth Bingham Dean Hart Services for Mary Elizabeth Bingham Dean Hart, 88, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, August 22, 2011 at Greenoaks Funeral Home in Baton Rouge, LA. with Dr. Dennis Terry officiating. Interment will be in Greenoaks Memorial Cemetery in Baton Rouge, LA. Mary was a loving, supportive Christian wife and mother. She lived a very active, productive full 88 years. She was blessed with a sharp mind and a zeal for life. Keeping up with current events and enjoying her family and friends made her day a joy. The family is so appreciative of all of her loving, devoted and caring friends. You were special to her. She was a member of First Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA.Mom and Dad provided a Godly heritage that we treasure. We are so grateful to Jesus for all of his blessings. Mary is preceded in death by her parents Harry and Alta Bingham, brother Seymour Bingham, sister, Janet Pease. Mary was married to Rev. Herschel B. Dean for 46 years. Her survivors include her children, Dr. Herschel Dean and wife Dorothy, Rev. Gordon "Skip" Dean and wife Ginger; grandchildren, Karen Clinkingbeard and husband Byron, Dr. Kyle Dean and wife Debbie, Kim Sullivan and husband Michael, Kesleigh Castle and husband Chad, Tyler Dean and Fianc?e Amber Munholland, April Bonsall and husband Alex; seventeen great grandchildren; brother, David Bingham; many loving nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Dr. Kyle Dean, Tyler Dean, Grant Clinkingbeard, Andrew Sullivan, Chandler Clinkingbeard, Cort Castle, Clayton Castle, and Reese Dean. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Saturday August 20, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe and from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Sunday, August 21, 2011 and 9:00 AM until service time Monday, August 22, 2011 at Greenoaks Funeral Home in Baton Rouge, LA. Memorials may be made to the Northeast Baptist School 5225 I-20 Service Road West Monroe, LA. 71291 or to The Seaman's Center 1411 Weber City Road, Gonzales, LA. 70737. Online Registry/Condolence: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on August 20, 2011

Quinten Avery Williams Funeral Services for Quinten Avery Williams, 14, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM Saturday, August 20, 2011 at Calhoun Church of Christ with Keith Roberts officiating. Interment will follow at Carlton Cemetery in Calhoun. Quinten was born January 1, 1997 in Monroe, LA and passed away on August 16, 2011 in Monroe, LA. He was a student at Woodlawn Junior High School and played the French horn in the junior high band. Quinten attended Calhoun Church of Christ. He was an avid reader, enjoyed riding his bicycle and most of all playing video games. Quinten is preceded in death by his father, Brad Williams; uncle, Ernie Shaw; and maternal grandfather, Larry L. Shaw. He is survived by his mother, Cindy Shaw Williams; sisters, Emily Williams and Olivia Grace Williams; maternal grandmother, Vicki Shaw; and paternal grandparents, Richard and Beth Williams; aunt and uncles, Dana Shaw Keith and her husband, Bill, Mark Williams and his wife, Jana, and Eric Williams; and numerous cousins. Honorary pallbearers will be Buddy Johnston, Jerimy Johnston, Jared Keith, Johnathon Stapleton, Dillon Wilson, and Tom McCandlish. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star from August 19 to August 20, 2011

Jewell Cole, 86 JACKSON, Miss. — Jewell Holmes Cole, a retired court reporter, died Friday. Graveside services are 11:30 a.m. Monday at Zion Hill Cemetery, Olla, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Visitation is 10-11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

C. S. Cooper, 92 RUSTON — C.S. Cooper, a natural gas operator , died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Doris Eubanks, 85 BASTROP — Doris Helen "Dot" Eubanks, a retired registered nurse, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Christ Church Cemetery.

Janie Wilson Foote, 67 Janie Wilson Foote of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Epps Cemetery, Epps.

Lavern Halbrook, 83 GILBERT — Lavern Habrook died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Rembert Kennedy, 52 BASTROP — Rembert "Rem" Mack Kennedy, a service writer for Jim Taylor Cheverolet of Rayville, died Saturday. Services are 3 p.m. Monday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mer Rouge Cemetery.

Luke and Lane Kepper, infants Luke Lee Kepper and Lane Tucker Kepper, infant sons of Jessica and Eddie Kepper Jr., died Friday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens.

Thomas P. Milstead Jr., 84 RUSTON — Thomas P. Milstead Jr,, a plant manager, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Batton, Elizabeth Ann: 2 p.m. Sunday, First United Methodist Church, Lake Providence. Boatright, Lola Culp: 2 p.m. Sunday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Bolton, David C.: 2 p.m. Monday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burgess, Joann: 2 p.m. Sunday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Cotten, Roy C.: 10 a.m. Sunday at New Hope Pentecostal Church, Leland. Courtney, Imogene Peppers: 11 a.m. Monday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Henderson, Kathleen: 2 p.m. Sunday, Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville. Riley, Addie Mae Wilson: 3 p.m. Sunday, Olla First Baptist Church, Olla. Robertson III, Robert Scott "Scotty": 2 p.m. Sunday, Trinity United Methodist Church, Ruston.

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

George Russell Coats Services for Mr. George Russell Coats, 69, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday August 22, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Tony Smith officiating. Interment will be in Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Coats was born on January 1, 1942 in West Monroe and passed away on August 19, 2011 in West Monroe, LA. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Calhoun, LA. He is preceded in death by his parents, C.T. and Lucille Coats, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George G. Johnson and mother-in-law Ruby Phillips. Survivors include his wife, Linda Phillips Coats; daughters, Tracie Coats Walsworth and husband Doug, Theresa Coats Nolan and significant other Lee Hixson, Georgia Coats Pope and husband Jeffrey; sister Sharon Davis and husband Donnie; grandchildren, Jessica Walsworth and fianc?e Roy McKinley, Hannah Walsworth, Haleigh Vollmar and Presley Pope; niece, Kristin Davis Conde and husband Corey. Pallbearers will be Julius Wagoner, Dale McKinley Walter Plummer, Ricky Cody, Ray Whitlock and Jamie Walsworth. Honorary Pallbearers will be Thomas Murphy, Durwood Bearden, Jerry (Bubba) McBroom, Sonny Bennett and Bill Pope. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM, Sunday August 21, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to Liberty Baptist Church in Calhoun, LA. Online Registry/Condolence: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on August 21, 2011

Billy Ray Osbon Funeral Services for Billy Ray Osbon, 79, of West Monroe, LA will be held 2:00 PM, Monday, August 22, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Mark Fenn officiating. Interment will follow at Brooklyn Cemetery in Chatham, LA. Billy was born on March 3, 1932 in Chatham, LA and passed away on August 19, 2011 in Monroe, LA. He was a member of the Dalley Masonic Lodge #265. Billy retired from Graphic Packaging after 52 years. He is a past president of the PWP and was a past master of the Dalley Masonic Lodge. He was a member of the Monroe Chapter Council Commandery and 32nd Degree Scottish Right Mason, and was a lifetime member of VFW 1809. He is survived by three sons, Bruce Osbon and wife Brenda, Donald Wayne Osbon and wife Susan, David Osbon and wife Amee; four brothers, Clifford Osbon, Sr. and wife Kathyrn, Harold "Tonky" Osbon and wife Doris, Bobbie Osborne and wife Helen, Ralph Osbon and wife Phenita; sister, Delores Baugh and husband Jimmie; special friend, Bobbie Stewart; seven grandkids; 5 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Richard Arrant, Ronnie Osbon, Clifford Osbon, Allen Osbon, Rusty Babb, and Clayton Norred. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the VFW 1809. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Sunday, August 21, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials can be made to the Grand Lodge Dyslexia Foundation. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on August 21, 2011

Rita Inzina Simmons (In Memoriam) (1950-2008) In Loving Memory of Rita Inzina Simmons 12-18-50 to 08-21-08 The Inzina Family, John, Rose, Gail, Sarah (Don), John Jr., Daniel, Charles Simmons (husband) and Amy (daughter). Published in The News Star on August 21, 2011

George Russell Coats of West Monroe, a cement mason, died Friday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe.

Theda Gray, 85 Theda Fern Gray of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete at this time under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Lavern Halbrook, 87 GILBERT -- Lavern Henry Halbrook, a carpenter, died Saturday. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Providence Memorial Cemetery in Winnsboro. Visitation will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.

Herbert Huebner, 90 RUSTON -- Herbert C. Huebner died Saturday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston. Burial will be at Pines Memorial Gardens in Ruston. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

John Martin, 55 John A. Martin of West Monroe, self-employed, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Billy Osbon, 79 Billy Ray Osbon of Monroe, a power house operator, died Friday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Brooklyn Cemetery in Chatham.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Bolton, David C.: 2 p.m. Monday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Cole, Jewell Holmes: 11:30 a.m. Monday, Zion Hill Cemetery, Olla. Cooper, C.S.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Courtney, Imogene Peppers: 11 a.m. Monday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Eubanks, Doris "Dot" Helen: 10 a.m. Monday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Kennedy, Rembert "Rem" Mack: 3 p.m. Monday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Kepper, Luke Lee and Lane Tucker: 10 a.m. Monday, Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe. Milstead, Thomas P. Jr.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

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

Rembert "Rem" Mack Kennedy Funeral services for Rembert "Rem" Mack Kennedy, age 52, of Bastrop, LA, are scheduled for 3:00 PM, Monday, August 22, 2011 at the Chapel of Golden Funeral Home with Rev. Chad Ballard officiating. Interment will follow in Mer Rouge Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Sunday at Golden Funeral Home. Mr. Kennedy, a service writer for Jim Taylor Chevrolet of Rayville and former police captain with the Mer Rouge police department passed away Saturday, August 20, 2011 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Lucille Kennedy; three daughters, Sherri Anne Ingram and husband Robert of Bastrop, LA, Charlene Murphy and Marquita Mihaliak of Havelock, NC, Mae Frances Lynchard and husband John of Bastrop, LA; two sisters, Grace K. Sanders and Renee Helmer of Goodwill, LA, Alison K. Akers and husband Stefan of Brenham, TX; brother, Vance Kennedy and wife Susie of Bastrop, LA; six grandchildren, Susan Harkness and husband Cody, Taylor Ingram, Casey Small, Codey Small, Meagan Lynchard, Sarah Ingram ;great granddaughter, Amy Grace Harkness and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Kennedy is preceded in death by his parents, Mack and Alice Kennedy and a grandson John Alvis Lynchard, Jr. Mr. Kennedy was a graduate of the Northeast University police academy, member of the Mt. Gerizim Lodge Number 54 of Bastrop and the Brookville Lodge Number 161 of Oak Ridge. He also was an avid fisherman and hunter and was a member of the Pipeline Hunting Club. He loved his grandchildren and was affectionately known as "Pa". Serving as pallbearers are: Joe Crenshaw, Kenneth Langston, Carl Walthall, David Walthall, Bobby Barton and Drexall Boggs. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of Jim Taylor Chevrolet of Rayville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Life Share Blood Center, the Morehouse Cancer Fund or the Louisiana Lions Eye Bank. Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA. Published in The News Star on August 22, 2011

Sheila S. "Sugar" Lane Memorial services for Sheila S. "Sugar" Lane, 67, of Rayville, LA will be held 10:00 AM, Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Sheila was born August 6, 1944 in Rayville, LA and passed away Saturday, August 20, 2011 in Rayville, LA. Mrs. Lane was preceded in death by her mother, Lora E. Jordan Stevenson. Survivors include her father, Robert Edward Stevenson of Rayville, LA daughter, Kristy Hixon and husband, Chip of Rayville, LA and Elizabeth Hatch and husband, Brian of Valdosta, GA; grandchildren, Cody and Taylor Hixon of Rayville, LA, and Nathan Hatch of Valdosta, GA, and Zack Hatch of Valdosta, GA; sister, Wanda Robinson of Monroe, LA; brother, Charlie Stevenson of Albany, GA; nephews, Bob Thompson, Steve Stevenson, and Jason Thompson; and niece, Angie Mulder. Visitation is 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Monday, August 22, 2011 at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Johnny Robinson's Boy's Home, 3209 S. Grand St, Monroe, LA 71202. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA. Published in The News Star on August 22, 2011

Thomas P. "Tommy" Milstead, Jr. Funeral Services for Mr. Thomas P. "Tommy" Milstead, Jr., 84, of Ruston, LA, will be held 10:00 AM, Tuesday, August 23, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Pastor Terry Taylor and Michael Stravato officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Thomas P. Milstead, Jr. was born on November 21, 1926 in Trout, LA and passed away August 19, 2011 in Ruston, LA. Thomas was a retired Plant Manager for Holsum Bakery. He was a part of the United States Merchant Marines from 1944-1945 and the United States Army from 1951-1953.Thomas was raised a member of First Baptist Church of Swartz, but attended Family Church in West Monroe. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas P. Milstead, Sr. and Martha Raborn Milstead; brothers, Warren Milstead and C. C. Milstead; sisters, Dorothy McKaskle and Marie Morrison; and daughter, Mary Foster. Survivors include: his wife of 64 years, Ollie D. Milstead; daughter, Shelia Branch and husband Randy; son, Dan Brunson and wife Jan; grandchildren, Bruce Foster and wife Vicki, Tina Erdbruegger and husband Dwight, Dan Brunson Sanders, Jr. and wife Paula, Michael Branch and wife Hilary, Josh Branch and wife Holly, Randy Branch II, and Chelsea Branch; and 5 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Michael Branch, Josh Branch, Randy Branch II, David Branch, Dwight Erdbruegger, and Bruce Foster. Honorary Pallbearers will be Hardy Holley and Phillip Leon. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Monday, August 22, 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 August 22, 2011

William H. Soister Funeral services for William H. Soister, 96, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, August 23, 2011, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Curtis Coleman Campbell officiating. Interment will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Soister passed away Saturday, August 20, 2011, after a lengthy illness. He was a U. S. Army veteran serving during WWII and the Korean Conflict. Mr. Soister was employed at Sears as a floor covering manager and was a leather artist by trade. Mr. Soister was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Helen Campbell Soister. Survivors include his son, Mark Stanley Soister and wife Terry of Monroe; daughter, Donna Virginia Soister Hudson and husband David, of Eros; granddaughters, Ashley Soister Grove and husband Brett of Dallas, GA, Amy Nicole Soister of Monroe, and Hillary Hudson Williams and husband Benjamin of Eros; great grandchildren, Pearson Reed Grove of Dallas, GA, and Kennedy and Dylan Williams of Eros, LA. Pallbearers will be William Oxley, Paul Oxley, Doug Upshaw, Phillip Campbell, Ernie Nolan, L. D. Smith, Benji Williams, and Jamie Allison. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family wishes to extend a Special Thanks to Louisiana Hospice, Tina Koonze, Gail Palm, and sitter, Dana Green from Mississippi. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on August 22, 2011

Jerry G. Wilson Funeral services for Mr. Jerry G. Wilson, 71, of Bastrop, LA are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at the Chapel of Golden Funeral Home with Rev. Royce Christmas and Rev. Chad Ballard officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Monday at Golden Funeral Home. Mr. Wilson, a retired farmer and agricultural consultant, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2011 at Morehouse General Hospital. He was a member of Greenacres Baptist Church and an avid hunter, fisherman and woodworker. He got great pleasure from sharing the things that he made with others. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jeanette Wilson; two sons, Terry Wilson and wife Patricia of Maysville, KY, Todd Wilson and wife Debbie of Bastrop, LA; two sisters, Melba Dixon and husband Mike of Homer, LA, Lorene Swendson and husband Joe of Lindale, TX; brother, Roger Wilson and wife Diane of Roxie, MS and four granddaughters, Jessica Wilson, Ashley Wilson, Brittany Wilson and Katelyn Wilson. Mr. Wilson is preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Lessie Wilson. Serving as pallbearers are: Jinks Pruitt, David McCarty, Harry Mayo, Laverne Johnson, Charlie Peterson, Bobby Wooden, Mike Wooden and Greg Sadler. Honorary pallbearers are: Dr. Carter Cox, Fraulene McKnight, Charles Burns, Jerry Spikes, Steve Whorton and Sonny Nason. The family would like to thank Dr. Carter Cox and the staff and employees of Cherry Ridge Guest care for their help during Mr. Wilson's illness. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the charity of your choice. Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA. Published in The News Star on August 22, 2011

Arnell D. Akin Sr., 81 RUSTON — Arnell Dean Akin Sr. died Thursday. Memorial services are 6 p.m. Sept. 17 in Ardmore, Okla. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Braylen D. Bates, infant WINNFIELD — Braylen Dawayne Bates, the infant son of Lacy Bates and Jonathan Jones, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Visitation is 5 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Sanders Chapel Cemetery, Calvin.

Boice S. Bush, 73 PIONEER — Boice Stanley Bush died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Joe A. Guiterrez, 83 Joe A. Guiterrez of Monroe died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

JoAnn M. House, 73 OAK GROVE — JoAnn Marie House, a housekeeper, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Jeffery L. Jones Jr. 26 Jeffery Lee Jones Jr. of Monroe, a cook, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Sheila S. Lane, 67 RAYVILLE — Sheila S. "Sugar" Lane, a bookkeeper, died Saturday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Loretta L. Rector, 41 Loretta Lynn Rector of Monroe died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

George R. Skipper, 57 DELHI — George Richard Skipper died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Triumph Church, Vicksburg, Miss. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, Delhi. Burial will be in Epps Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

William H. Soister, 96 William H. Soister of Monroe, retired from Sears, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

James P. Ware, 67 James P. Ware of Calhoun, died Aug. 15. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Eliza Wren, 89 TALLULAH — Eliza Wren, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Cooper, C.S.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Halbrook, Lavern Henry: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro. Huebner, Herbert C.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Milstead, Thomas P. Jr.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

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

Maloyce Bayles Campbell Graveside services for Maloyce Bayles Campbell, 79, of Monroe, LA are at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at Acree Cemetery in Point, LA with Pastor Don Whatley officiating. Ms. Campbell was born on September 11, 1931 in Point, LA to C. C. and Julia Dumas Bayles, Sr. and passed away on August 21, 2011 in Monroe, LA. A retired clerk for Community Trust Bank, she was a member of New Life Community Church. She had a passion for cooking. There did not have to be a reason or special occasion; just the joy of knowing it would bring a smile. She was preceded in death by her brother, Taylor Bayles. Survivors include daughters: Melissa Campbell of Raleigh, NC, and Louann Pickett and husband, Scott of Monroe, LA; sons: Scott Campbell of Monroe, LA and Mike Campbell of Texas City, TX; grandsons: Michael Reaves of Raleigh, NC and Clay Pickett and wife, Krystal of Lewisville, TX; granddaughters: Amy Pickett Weems and husband, Brian, and Michael Paul Campbell of Tioga, LA; brother: C.C. Bayles, Jr. and wife, Sue of Point, LA; sister Anne Pylant and husband, Doyle of Lafayette, LA; and six great-grandchildren. Pallbearers are: Clay Pickett, Michael Reaves, Brian Weems, and Michael Paul Campbell. Visitation is from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM, Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on August 23, 2011

Theda Fern Gray Service of Remembrance for Mrs. Theda Fern Gray, 85, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at the Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel in West Monroe with Rev. Jon Tellifero officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe. Mrs. Gray was born April 25, 1926 in Shelby County, TN and passed away peacefully on August 20, 2011 in West Monroe, LA. She is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Paul Gray; brother, William Sanford Travis; and sisters, Mildred Levate Gatlin and Sara Agnes Travis. Survivors include her five children, Linda Paxton and her husband Terry, Ann Dickerson, Judy Clower and her husband Tommy, Randy Gray and his wife Diane and Sam Gray and his wife Maida; seven grandchildren, Tina Lester and husband John, Mark Naron and wife Sandra, Tanya Lynn Croft and husband Jeff, Joseph Andrew Gray, Shelby Gray, Amy Beard and husband Steven, Savannah Bohon, and Sara Webb; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Monnie Guinn, and Nora Lee Hale. Pallbearers will be Mark Naron, Jeff Croft, Joseph Andrew Gray, Paul Moore, Orville Moore, and Randy Gray. Honorary Pallbearers will be Roger Hodges, Sidney Kilcrease, and Mike Burke. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. The family would like to give a special thanks to The West Monroe Guest House and Sonseria "Sam" Moore for their love, care, and concern for our mother. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on August 23, 2011

John A. "Junior" Martin, Jr. Funeral services for John A. "Junior" Martin Jr., 55 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, August 24, 2011 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Andy Myrick will be officiating. Interment will follow at Head Cemetery, West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. John was born April 18, 1956 in West Monroe and passed away August 21, 2011 in Monroe, LA. John is survived by his wife, Sharon Martin; daughter, Roxie Martin Brown and husband Justin and a grandson, Tristin Noble Brown; parents, John Martin Sr. and Ruby Martin; 2 sisters; Desiree Ross and Denise Martin; several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Stanley Hill, Tracy Martin, Don Greyson, Joey Franks, Mike Ross, John Murphy and Jerry Boudreaux. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on August 23, 2011

Ruth Faye Morris Funeral services for Ruth Faye Morris, age 82, of Pioneer, La will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at Cox Funeral Home with Rev. Buck Curry officiating. Interment will be in the New Forest Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Visitation will Tuesday from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM, and Wednesday from 8:00 AM until service time at Cox Funeral Home. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Robbie" Earl Morris; son, Robert Goodsale; parents, Houston and Martha "Jennie" Cockrell; sister, Bobbie Fowler; brother. Denton Ray Cockrell. Ruth is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Phillip and Kim Morris of Pioneer, La; daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Clyde Whatley of Pioneer, La; five grandchildren, Tony Whatley and wife Sharon of West Monroe, La, Timmy Whatley of Pioneer, La, Heather Kitchens and husband Chad of Pioneer, La, Brittany Sistrunk and husband Guthrie of Oak Grove, La, Matthew Henderson of Ruston, La; five great-grandchildren, T. J. Whatley and Jason Whatley of West Monroe, La, Gavin Phillip Putman and Taylor Paige Kitchens of Pioneer, La, and Madison Sistrunk of Oak Grove, La. Pallbearers will be Tony Whatley, Timmy Whatley, T. J. Whatley, Jason Whatley, Chad Kitchens, Guthrie Sistrunk, Matthew Henderson. To leave condolences www.coxfuneral.com Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA. Published in The News Star on August 23, 2011

Marjorie Meleese Mauterer Sellers Funeral services for Mrs. Marjorie Meleese Mauterer Sellers, age 90, of Olla will be held 2:00 PM, Wednesday August 24, 2011 from the sanctuary of Olla United Methodist Church with Rev. Doctor Paul Curtis Carroll, Rev. Aaron Carpenter officiating and Rev. Betsy Honeycutt who will deliver the eulogy. Interment will follow in the Olla Cemetery at Olla under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. The Sellers Family will receive guests on Tuesday evening from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Olla United Methodist Church. Born Marjorie Meleese Miller on April 26, 1921 at Kelly, La. to the union of her parents Ray Thomas Miller and Lottie E. Humphries Miller, she passed from this life on Monday August 22, 2011 at the Hardtner Medical Center in Urania. She was an active member of her church, Olla United Methodist , and was preceded in death by her two husbands Kenneth Paul Mauterer, Sr. and Denzel Sellers. Survivors include her son, Dr. Kenneth Paul Mauterer, Jr and wife Pam of Olla; and her daughter, Sissy Duke and husband Mike of Olla; also her brother, Ray Bernard Miller of Olla. She also leaves her beloved grandchildren; Michael Lynn Duke and wife Alisha, Timothy Wayne Duke and wife Stacy, Tina Mauterer, Kellie Hall and husband Jeremy, Sarah Mauterer, Dustin Rogers, and Ashley Cockerham and husband T. C. In lieu of flowers any planned memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Olla. Online registry/ condolences: riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA. Published in The News Star on August 23, 2011

George Richard Skipper George Richard Skipper, 57, of Delhi went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 21, 2011 after a brief 15 day struggle with pancreatitis. Richard was born on October 18, 1953 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was the son of the Rev. George Washington Skipper and Effie Imogene Kemp Skipper of Epps, LA. Richard and his wife, Paula Owens Skipper have two loving children, Molly Summer Waters and her husband Toby of Tendal, LA and John Richard "Beau" Skipper and his wife Kristie (Hardy) of Delhi, LA and five grandchildren, Madelynn Paige Skipper, Richard Kael Skipper, Jackson Seth Skipper, Remington Stone Waters and Kensington Grace Waters. He is also survived by his mother, Effie Imogene Skipper of Epps, LA; three brothers, David Mark Skipper of Epps, LA, Phillip Neal Skipper of Holly Grove, AR and Stacy Skipper of Swartz, LA; two sisters, Jean Annette "Ann" Boykin of Sibley, LA and Christy Joy Evans of Bastrop, LA and numerous nieces and nephews. Richard is preceded in death by his father and a brother, Robert Dale Skipper. Those who knew and loved Richard, considered him to be a Godly man of strong faith, principles, character & leadership. His passions were: His Faith in God, Family, Occupation and sharing his faith with others. Richard never met a stranger. His quick wit and humor befriended him to all. He was an active member of the Gideon's International of the Madison Richland Camp; Triumph Church in Vicksburg, MS; LA Cattleman's Association and Brownie Hunting Woods Club. He also served on the Waverly Water Board and was a former Police Juryman of Madison Parish. Richard was a self-employed farmer from the early age of 18. He took tremendous pride in his farming and was an avid hunter, fisherman & sportsman. His love for "muscle" cars, especially his 1970 Chevelle was known by all. Richard's love for his grandchildren was also obvious as he was seen "carting" them around to ball games, school events, and special times with "granddaddy" which included but not limited to: fishing, drag racing, dirt tracks, racing bicycles and special "ice cream" trips to any location which served ice cream! Vistation will be held at First Baptist Church, Delhi, LA on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at Triumph Church, 4305 Frontage Rd., Vicksburg, MS 39183 (601-636-5282) at 2:00 PM with Pastor Mike Fields, Bro. Eddie Fuller and Bro. Roger Temple officiating. Burial will be in Epps Cemetery in Epps, LA under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi, LA. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our web site at www.coxfuneral.com. Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA. Published in The News Star on August 23, 2011

Theresa Ann Millien Stewart Theresa Ann Millien Stewart of West Monroe died Thursday, August 18, 2011, at home. She was 41. Born January 14, 1970, in Monroe, she was the daughter of William and Bobbie McKinley from Monroe and predeceased by her biological father Charles D. Millien from Monroe. She was married to Mark Steven Stewart from Alexandria. She is survived by her grandmother Ollie Millien of Monroe, a brother Robert Morris and his wife Lori of Maryland. A sister Sandra Starks of West Monroe. A sister Richelle Glasco and her husband James of Texas. She is also survived by 6 nephews, 2 nieces, and several Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandmother Susie Brooks, two cousins Sherry Thorton and Regina Thomas. A Memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM, Wednesday August 24, 2011 at her parents house at 309 Evergreen St., West Monroe. Published in The News Star on August 23, 2011

Maloyce B. Campbell, 79 Maloyce Bayles Campbell of Monroe, a retired clerk for Community Trust Bank, died Sunday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Acree Cemetery, Point. Visitation is 9-10 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Gladys Clark, 87 Gladys Clark of Monroe, a retired teacher, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Theda Gray, 85 Theda Fern Gray of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Edward Hadnot, 76 RINGGOLD - Edward Hadnot, a laborer, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Baptist Church, Columbia. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

John Martin Jr., 55 John A. "Junior" Martin Jr. of West Monroe, an air-conditioning and heater repairman, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Head Cemetery.

Willie Lee Neal, 93 DELHI — Willie Lee Neal, a laborer, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Seven Star Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland. Burial will be in St. John Community Cemetery.

Johnny Norris, 59 COLUMBIA — Johnny Norris, a laborer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mary Potter, 67 Mary Potter of Monroe, a secretary, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Lucille Putnam, 86 BATON ROUGE — Lucille "Lucy" Putnam, formerly of Ferriday, a homemaker, died Monday. Memorial services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is noon Thursday at the funeral home.

Marjorie M. Sellers, 90 OLLA — Marjorie Meleese Mauterer Sellers, a nurse, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Olla First United Methodist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Olla Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Victoria Ulmer, 67 CLAYTON — Victoria Ulmer, a homemaker, died Monday. A gathering will be from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Akin Sr., Arnell Dean: 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, Ardmore, Okla. Bates, Braylen Dawayne: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Skipper, George Richard: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Triumph Church, Vicksburg, Miss.

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

Ella Mae Carroll Funeral services for Ella Mae Turner Carroll, 92, of Gilbert, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, August 25, 2011 at First Baptist Church, Gilbert with Rev. Woodson McGuffee & Rev. Doyle Adams officiating. Interment will follow in Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert under the direction of Gill First National. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Gill First National Funeral Home. Mrs. Carroll was born on January 26, 1919 in Wisner, LA & passed from this life on August 22, 2011 at her home. She was devoted to her family & friends. She taught school prior to marriage for 6 years at Wisner Elementary School & for 1 year at Gilbert Elementary School after marriage. She was a member of Gilbert First Baptist Church for 67 years where she taught Sunday School for many years. She was a diehard Cubs fan and rarely missed a televised game. She was preceded in death by her father, James Albert Turner; mother Lulu Abell Turner; husband of 49 years, Thomas Earl Carroll; & sister, Alberta Turner Thompson. Survivors include her 3 sons: Johnny Carroll & wife Beverly; Glen Carroll & wife Jean; and Mark Carroll & wife Janice, all of Gilbert. Six grandsons: John Earl Carroll & wife Heather; Tom Carroll & wife Amy; Doug Carroll; Aaron Carroll & wife Elysia; Michael Carroll, and Dillon Carroll, all of Gilbert. Three granddaughters: Amy Robinson & husband Anthony of Norfolk, VA; Sandy Graham & husband Seth of Ruston, LA, & Lindy Carroll of Gilbert and seven great-grandchildren, Dustin Carroll, Gabe Graham, Jackson Carroll, Ty Arnold, Ayden Robinson, Alex Graham, & Ella Rae Carroll. Brother James Turner & wife Faye. Special nieces, Carol Robak, Ginger Seevers, Sue Harryman, JoAnn Kennedy, Jeannie Robertson, & cousin, Patty Allen. Special friends, James & Debbie Harris, Faye Stephens, Shirley Hoggatt & Barbara Walters. She leaves behind a host of friends and extended family that enriched her life in countless ways. She loved her family, her church, & her friends unconditionally & wholeheartedly. The family wishes to thank the special people that helped care for her in the last 18 months of her life: Penny & Rogers Hill, Evelyn Roberts, Jane Berry, Sybil Lee, Martha Parker, and Sandy Parker. Pallbearers will be grandsons John Earl Carroll, Tom Carroll, Doug Carroll, Aaron Carroll, Michael Carroll, Dillon Carroll & great grandson, Dustin Carroll. Onlilne condolances may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA. Published in The News Star on August 24, 2011

Joe A. Guiterrez Joe A. Guiterrez, 83, of Monroe went to his heavenly home on August 22, 2011. A funeral Service will be held Thursday, 9:00 a.m. at Griffin Funeral Home of West Monroe, with Joel Dykes officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Interment will be at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, 8729 Cypress St., following services. Joe was born on November 28, 1928 in Monroe, LA. He retired from Kokinos Purity Ice cream. He loved watching sports and spending time with his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his two sons, Terry Guiterrez and Jerry Guiterrez. Survivors include: his wife of 62 years, Mrs. Laura Ann Guiterrez of Monroe; two daughters, Jo Ann Smith of Monroe; Hilda Marie Moore of Monroe; grandchildren, Terri Nicole Guiterrez Prather and husband Carl of Texas; Jason Smith and wife Melanie of Calhoun; Jeremy Moore of Monroe; Jodi Jones and husband Matt of Texas; great-grandchildren, Blaze Jones, Mason Jones, Judah Smith, Hope Smith, Grace Smith; three brothers, Jesse Guiterrez of Swartz; Pete Guiterrez of West Monroe; Albert Guiterrez of Bastrop; one sister, Stella Correro of Swartz; Special friends, Pete Stephens of Monroe; Steve Cobb of Monroe. Pallbearers will be Pete Stephens, Gill Guiterrez, Tony Guiterrez, Chuck Bradberry, Pee Wee Martinez, Joel Hill. 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 August 24, 2011

Maloyce B. Campbell, 79 Maloyce Bayles Campbell of Monroe, a retired clerk for Community Trust Bank, died Sunday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Acree Cemetery, Point. Visitation is 9-10 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Gladys Clark, 87 Gladys Clark of Monroe, a retired teacher, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Theda Gray, 85 Theda Fern Gray of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Edward Hadnot, 76 RINGGOLD - Edward Hadnot, a laborer, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Baptist Church, Columbia. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

John Martin Jr., 55 John A. "Junior" Martin Jr. of West Monroe, an air-conditioning and heater repairman, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Head Cemetery.

Willie Lee Neal, 93 DELHI — Willie Lee Neal, a laborer, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Seven Star Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland. Burial will be in St. John Community Cemetery.

Johnny Norris, 59 COLUMBIA — Johnny Norris, a laborer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mary Potter, 67 Mary Potter of Monroe, a secretary, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Lucille Putnam, 86 BATON ROUGE — Lucille "Lucy" Putnam, formerly of Ferriday, a homemaker, died Monday. Memorial services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is noon Thursday at the funeral home.

Marjorie M. Sellers, 90 OLLA — Marjorie Meleese Mauterer Sellers, a nurse, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Olla First United Methodist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Olla Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Victoria Ulmer, 67 CLAYTON — Victoria Ulmer, a homemaker, died Monday. A gathering will be from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Akin Sr., Arnell Dean: 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, Ardmore, Okla. Bates, Braylen Dawayne: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Skipper, George Richard: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Triumph Church, Vicksburg, Miss.

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

Paula Denise Baker Memorial services for Paula D. Baker, 60 of West Monroe will be held at 7:00 PM, Saturday, August 27, 2011 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. David Womack will be officiating. Paula was born November 2, 1950 in Bastrop, LA and passed away August 23, 2011 in West Monroe. She was retired from International Paper. Paula's favorite pastime was feeding and taking care of wildlife and she had a passion for the outdoors whether it was hunting or fishing. She was preceded in death by her father, Jerald Jordan, a sister, Amy Rawls, and a step-son, Jack Baker, Jr. Paula is survived by her husband, Jack Baker; 2 children; Bryan Baker and wife Mary, James "Opie" Baker and wife Kim; 4 grandchildren; Ashley Baker, Taylor Baker, Camryn Baker and Shelby Baker; mother, Jerry Jordan; 2 sisters, Janice Beard and Joan "Precious" Jordan; brother, John Jordan. Visitation will be held Saturday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 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 August 25, 2011

John David Ryan A memorial service celebrating the life of Mr. John David Ryan will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday August 27, 2011 at Reilly Memorial United Methodist Church in Collinston, LA with Rev. Henry Stone officiating. A time of visitation will be held following the service. Mr. Ryan, a resident of Bastrop, LA, formerly of Stockton, MO, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2011 in Jackson, MS at the VA Hospital. He was a retired employee of Brown & Root of Houston, TX, and was co-owner of Ann's Antiques in Mer Rouge, LA. He was an avid car collector. He collected old, new, classic, and antique cars; it was a lifetime hobby for him. Mr. Ryan was a veteran of the Korean War and worked as a civilian contractor in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife Ann Chavers Ryan; two daughters, Beth Trigg & husband Larry, Karla White & husband Dustin; granddaughter, Miss Mallory White; step-daughter, Toni Williams, all of Missouri; step-son, Phillip Wilcox of Denver, CO; five grandchildren; and eleven great grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers will be Donnie Kinnaird, Kenneth Cupples, Charles Wright, Ralph Little, George Clark, and Lloyd Blocker. Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA. Published in The News Star on August 25, 2011

Debbie Hamilton Pope 6-14-1952 to 08-24-2008 "May the Lord watch between me and thee, when you are absent one from another." Genesis 31:49 Published in The News Star on August 24, 2011

Muriel D. Brooks, 81 WINNFIELD — Muriel Dean Brooks, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at Jordan Hill Cemetery. Visitation is 8-9:30 a.m. Friday at Southern Funeral Home.

Wesley Burks, 68 LAKE CHARLES — Wesley Burks, Formerly of Oak Ridge, a construction worker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Morning Star, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Jerusalem Cemetery, Oak Ridge.

Boice S. Bush, 73 PIONEER — Boice Stanley Bush, a welder, died Saturday. Services were 3 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial was in Delhi Masonic Cemetery.

Mary Ann Caldwell, 59 ATLANTA, Ga. — Mary Ann Caldwell, a secondary school teacher, formerly of Columbia, died Aug. 18. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Brownville Baptist Church, Columbia. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Ella Mae Carroll, 92 GILBERT — Ella Mae Carroll died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Gilbert First Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Gladys Clark, 87 Gladys Clark of Monroe, a retired teacher, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Little Flower Catholic Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

William Cox, 56 William John "Bill" Cox of West Monroe, service technician for Coca-Cola Bottling Co., died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Earnest Davis Jr., 58 Earnest Davis Jr. of Sterlington, a security guard, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Shiloh Baptist Church, Sterlington. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

April W. Graves, 40 CHOUDRANT — April Annette Warren Graves died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at South Parkway Church, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston.

Joe A. Guiterrez, 83 Joe A. Guiterrez of Monroe, factory worker, died Monday. Services are 9 a.m. Thursday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will follow services.

Velma Harrison, 93 RAYVILLE — Velma Harrison, a retired store owner, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Macedonia Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in Royal Blue Cemetery.

Charley Hill Jr., 86 OAK GROVE — Charley Hill Jr., a retired teacher, died Aug. 18. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First Church of God. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church. Burial will be in Southside Cemetery, Oak Grove, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

JoAnn Marie House, 73 OAK GROVE — JoAnn Marie House, a housekeeper, died Sunday. Memorial services are 4 p.m. Saturday at Freedom Worship Center. Arrangements are under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

Miracle E. Jackson, 4 BASTROP — Miracle Emma Nish Jackson, the daughter of Shemei Jackson and Tyrone Dukes, died Aug. 16. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at St. John Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Thursday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery.

Genevieve C. Lockard, 98 COLUMBIA — Genevieve Clark Lockard, retired tire assembler, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Clark Hill Cemetery, McCleary Road, Grayson. Visitation is 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Rufus Martin, 61 BASTROP — Rufus Martin died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Willie Lee Neal, 93 DELHI — Willie Lee Neal, a laborer, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater One Christian Fellowship Church. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland. Burial will be in St. John Community Cemetery.

Nettie M. Oliver, 85 Nettie M. Oliver of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland. Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Mary Potter, 67 Mary Potter of Monroe, a secretary, 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.

Esther E. Taunton, 88 Esther Estell Taunton of Monroe, a licensed practical nurse at St. Francis Medical Center, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. Thursday until service time. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Frances N. Thomas, 91 JONESBORO — Frances Kaletah Nunn Thomas, a hairdresser, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Antioch Cemetery, Quitman. Visitation is 9 a.m. until noon Thursday at Edmonds Funeral Home.

Ruby F. Wagers, 76 RISON, Ark. — Ruby Finklea Wagers, an licensed practical nurse student, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Akin Sr., Arnell Dean: 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, Ardmore, Okla. Putnam, Lucille "Lucy": 1 p.m. Thursday, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

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

Jackel Kelly Barnes Funeral Services for Mrs. Jackel Kelly Barnes, 87, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 4:00 PM, Saturday, August 27, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Jon Tellifero officiating. Interment will follow in the Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Barnes was born on October 5, 1923 in Shreveport, LA, to Walter Ferdinand Reppert and Grace Acenthia Ostertag Reppert, and died a peaceful death on August 24, 2011 at the Landmark Nursing Home in West Monroe, LA. She graduated from Fairpark High School in Shreveport and attended Louisiana State Normal in Natchitoches, LA. Mrs. Barnes and her family moved to West Monroe in 1948. She later worked and retired as an LPN for St. Francis Medical Center. She was a long time member of Woodlawn Methodist Church and later First United Methodist Church in West Monroe. She enjoyed many activities at the West Ouachita Senior Center. Mrs. Barnes was a member of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. She was preceded in death by her children's father, James Kelly and husband Archie Barnes, two brothers, and four sisters. Survivors include her children, Jateen Lenard and husband, Herman, Jim Kelly and friend, Brenda Lambert, Jody Kelly and Jeanie Parent and husband, Kendall; brother-in-law, John Murph; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Mrs. Barnes' grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Friday, August 26, 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 August 26, 2011

Dorothy Bell Ezell Bowlin Funeral services for Dorothy Bell Ezell Bowlin, 84, will be held Saturday August 27, 2011, at the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home with the Bro. Karl Huff officiating, speaking in memory will be Lori Bergeron and Scott Wilcher. Interment will follow at New Winnsboro Cemetery. Ms. Bowlin was born April 6, 1927 in Winnsboro, LA and passed from this life on August 24, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents Alvin and Mildred Ezell, husband Marvin Van Bowlin, and brother Harry Ezell. She was a resident of Winnsboro, retired from Jitney Jungle and the Drivers License Office; she served as a Pink Lady at Franklin Medical Center. She was a faithful member of Winnsboro Church of Christ and active member of the Winnsboro Class of '44. Known to her children, grandchildren, great and great, great grandchildren as Mama, Mammaw, and BB. She enjoyed keeping a spotless house and yard, walking, sitting outside watching her purple martins and most of all being with her family. She is survived by her son Wayne Bowlin and wife Kay of West Monroe; daughters Shirley Wilcher and husband Dalton of Baskin; Ann Ward of West Monroe and Jean Rhodes and husband Buddy of Baskin. Three sisters Ruby Elledge, Elizabeth Fore of Tallulah and Carolyn Swoope of Columbus, Ms. Three brothers Robert Ezell, Alvin Ezell, Jr. Dallas, Texas and Glenn Ezell of Vicksburg, MS. 10 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be grandsons Rick Bowlin, David Rhodes, Paul Rhodes, Kevin Ward, Scott Wilcher and great grandson Chris Jackson. Honorary pallbearers will be grandson Craig Ward, great grandsons Colby and Jacob Rhodes, Connor Bowlin, Brice Bowlin, Aden Ward, Ty Wilcher, great grandsons Daniel Woods and Tyler Woods. Visitation will be Friday August 26, 2011 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA. Published in The News Star on August 26, 2011

Loretta Smart Dollar Lowery Services for Loretta Smart Dollar Lowery, 81, a homemaker of Mangham will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 27, 2011 at the Mangham Assembly of God with Bro. David Mosely and Bro. Glen Lowery officiating. Interment will follow in the Woolen Lake Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home-Rayville. She is preceded in death by her parents-Luther and Helen Middleton Smart and a daughter-Pam Dollar. She was a member of the Mangham Assembly of God, high school graduate, and a retired seamstress. She is survived by her husband-Royce Lowery of Mangham; daughter-Joan Lowery Turnage of Sterlington; Daughter Diane Lowery Hobson and husband Tommy of Sterlington; son-Ralph Lowery of Broken Bow, OK; daughter Debbie Dollar Lowery of Broken Bow, OK; daughter-Debra Lowery Shipley and husband James of West Monroe; Son-Phillip Dollar and wife Christine of Longview, TX; 26 grandchildren;37 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; brother-Clinton Smart and wife Mary of Archibald; brother-Billy Ray Smart and wife Gena of Ridgecrest; and sister-Helen Holmes and husband Ted of Monroe, LA. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM, Friday, August 26, 2011 at the Mangham Assembly of God Church in Mangham, LA. Online registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA. Published in The News Star on August 26, 2011

A.J. Morgan Funeral services for A.J. Morgan, 59, of Rayville, LA will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, August 26, 2011 at Boeuf River Baptist Church, Rayville, LA with Rev. David Herrington officiating. Interment will follow in the Rayville Masonic Cemetery, Rayville, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. A.J. was born August 27, 1951 and passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2011. Mr. Morgan was a member of Boeuf River Baptist Church of Rayville and the Rayville Jaycees. He served 8 years in the Army Reserves. A.J. was preceded in death by his parents, Adron and Louise Morgan. Survivors include his daughter, Anne Elizabeth Morgan and her mother, Carolyn Grantham of Rayville; brothers, Charlie Morgan and wife, Susan of Rayville, LA and Rex Morgan of Rayville, LA; host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Pete Mulhearn, Justin Mulhearn, Lawrence Wynn, Mike Silk, Gene Bradshaw, and John Mulhearn. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA. Published in The News Star on August 26, 2011

Michael J. Reed Sr. Michael Reed Sr., 56, of Birmingham, AL, died on August 18, 2011. He was youngest son of Janie Crawford Reed and the late Wilbert Reed, Sr., and baby brother to Wilbert Reed, Jr. He is survived by his beloved wife of 33 years, Melba Washington Reed and their children, Ramona Chism (Torrance); Michael Reed, Jr. (Montrease); Michael Reed, III (CheLinda) and six grandchildren: Torii, Sydney, Kristin, David, Brelyn and Jonathan. Services to be held on Saturday, August 27, 2011. Davenport & Harris directing. Published in The News Star on August 26, 2011

Nona Mae Wall Funeral services for Nona Mae Wall, 86, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 27, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Cecil Gregory officiating. Interment will follow at Welcome Home Cemetery near Grayson, LA. Mrs. Wall went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 24, 2011, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. She was a longtime member of Sandal Baptist Church and the best wife, mother, grandmother, and friend anyone could want. Survivors include her husband of sixty-nine years, H. R. Wall; daughters, Jerry Morse and husband Jim, and Kathy Lee and husband Mike; fourteen grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be James Morse, William Morse, John Morse, Seth Morse, Christopher Jones, and Joshua Harper. Visitation will be Friday, August 26, 2011, 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 Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on August 26, 2011

Paula D. Baker, 60 Paula D. Baker of West Monroe, a clerk, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 7 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Jackel K. Barnes, 87 Jackel Kelly Barnes of West Monroe, a retired licensed practical nurse, died Wednesday. Services are 4 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens Cemetery.

Dorothy Bowlin, 84 WINNSBORO — Dorothy Bowlin died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Gill First National Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Winnsboro Cemetery.

Carla Holloway, 40 WINNSBORO — Carla Holloway died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.

Ronald Langley, 52 HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas — Ronald "Ronnie" L. Langley, a salesman, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home.

Robert G. Nichols Sr., 82 Robert Guy Nichols Sr. of Monroe, formerly of Bossier City, died Friday.Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Hillcrest Funeral Home, Haughton. Visitation is 2 p.m. Sunday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery.

Daniel E. Robinson, 93 WISNER — Daniel Eugene Robinson died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Ruby F. Wagers, 76 RISON, Ark. — Ruby "Finklea" Wagers, an LPN nursing student, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Nona Mae Wall, 86 Nona Mae Wall of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

Billy Woods, 77 Billy "Cooter" Woods of West Monroe, a mechanic, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Akin Sr., Arnell Dean: 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, Ardmore, Okla.

Bingham, Kathryn A.: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro.

Burks, Wesley: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Morning Star, Bastrop.

Caldwell, Mary Ann: 11 a.m. Saturday, Brownville Baptist Church, Columbia.

Carter, Saddie: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Culpepper,

Mary L. James: 2 p.m. Saturday, First Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe.

Davis Jr., Earnest: 11 a.m. Saturday, Shiloh Baptist Church, Sterlington.

Emerson, Lorene: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Downsville.

Graves, April Annette Warren: 2 p.m. Saturday, South Parkway Church, Ruston.

Hadley, Michael Brian: 2 p.m. Sunday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Hill Jr., Charley: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Church of God, Oak Grove. House,

JoAnn Marie: 4 p.m. Saturday, Freedom Worship Center, Oak Grove.

Jones Jr., Jeffery Lee: 2 p.m. Sunday, International House of Prayer, Monroe.

Langley, Ronald "Ronnie" L.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Morris, Carolyn Faye Robinson: 2 p.m. Saturday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Neal, Willie Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Greater One Christian Fellowship Church, Delhi.

Oliver, Nettie M.: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Luke Baptist Church, Monroe.

Potter, Mary: 11 a.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Puckett, Lucille Hughes: 2 p.m. Sunday, Carter Cemetery.

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

Arthur Everette Albritton Funeral services for Mr. Arthur Everette Albritton, age 69 of Clarks, will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 27, 2011 from the sanctuary of Cross Roads Baptist Church with Bro. Tommy Nelson and Bro. Shane Duke officiating. He will be laid to rest at Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson. Visitation will be Friday evening, August 26, 2011 at Cross Roads Baptist Church from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM, then again Saturday morning from 8:00 AM until time of service. Mr. Albritton was born on January 21, 1942 in Stonewall, MS to the union of Harmon Earl Albritton and Margaret Ruth Boles Albritton Chandler and passed to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at LSU Medical Center in Shreveport, LA. Everette served his country with the Army National Guard. He was a member of Cross Roads Baptist Church for 25 years and worked as a newspaper carrier for The News-Star for 34 years. He was a loving father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend to everyone he touched. He leaves this world to live in a wonderful place with God and his loving wife and family. He was preceded in death by his parents, his step-father, Maxie Chandler; wife, Patricia Ann Word Albritton; son, Jessie Malcolm "Mike" James and sister, Peggy Joyce Albritton. Survivors include three daughters: Linda James of Alexandria, Connie Jones and husband, Charlie of Texarkana, AR and Wanda James of Alexandria; daughter-in-law, Norma Spruell and husband, Warren of Kelly; four brothers: Billy Ray Albritton and wife, Sarah of Quitman, MS, Johnny Albritton and wife, JoAnn of Olla, Jackie Albritton and wife, Linda of Stonewall, MS and Bobby Ray Chandler of Quitman, MS; sister, Patricia Ann Albritton Mayo and husband, Larry of Quitman, MS; seven grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews and many special friends. Pallbearers will be Jackie Albritton, Jr., Tommy Brown, Charlie Jones, Jaime Duff, Glenn Belk and Warren Spruell. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandsons. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA. Published in The News Star from August 25 to August 27, 2011

Martin Charles Carroll, Jr. "Papaw" Martin Charles Carroll, Jr., 74, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, August 29, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Wilton "Tony" Anthony officiating. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens. Mr. Carroll passed away on August 25, 2011 in West Monroe. He served in the Air Force and worked as a fabricator and welder. Mr. Carroll loved to fish and hunt. He was a member of the Spring Hunting Club for years and also loved spending his time at Scott Carroll Race Cars. Mr. Carroll was preceded in death by his parents, Martin Charles "Mutt" and Mattie Mae Carroll and his wife of 53 years, Beverly Lambert Carroll. Survivors include his children, Chuck Carroll and wife Wanda, Richard Carroll, Scott Carroll, John Carroll, and Susan Guise and husband Robert; five grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Chuck Carroll, Richard Carroll, Scott Carroll, John Carroll, Robert Guise, Will "Lil Man" Carroll, Lee Carroll, Otis Hodge, and Mike Lingo. Honorary Pallbearers will be Eddie Auttonberry, Jerry Guilly, and Kenneth Childress. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the Siloam Baptist Church in Many, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on August 27, 2011

William "Bill" John Cox Funeral service for William "Bill" John Cox, 56, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, August 28, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev. Red Belton and Rev. Chris Westbrook officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Mr. Cox was born on November 27, 1954 and passed away on August 24, 2011. He was a service technician with Coca Cola Bottling Company. Mr. Cox loved outdoor activities, riding his Harley, but most of all spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Cox; daughters, Brandi Miller and husband Patrick, Barbie Cox and husband Eddie Reynolds, Lana Sue Cox, Ashley Dowdy, and Tabitha Powell and husband Damion; grandchildren, Eddie Reynolds, Jr., John Reynolds, Kaylie Powell, Cesley Powell, William Patrick Miller, and Paisley Powell; and brothers, James Cox, Jr. and wife Georgia, Bob Cox and wife Darlene, Philip Cox and late wife Karen, and Mike Cox and wife Susan. Pallbearers will be Brian Smith, Johnny Cox, Mikey Cox, Jimmy Cox, Steven Lenard, Jeff Dowdy, Adam Breitenbach, and Damion Powell. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. 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 August 27, 2011

James Buffington, 57 James Owens Buffington of Monroe, a restaurant manager, died Frday. Arrangement are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Martin C. Carroll, Jr., 74 Martin Charles "Papaw" Carroll, Jr. of West Monroe, a retired fabricator, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Monday until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens Cemetery, West Monroe.

William J. Cox, 56 William J. "Bill" Cox, of West Monroe, LA, service technician with the Ouachita Coca-Cola Bottling Co., died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun.

Carla Holloway, 40 WINNSBORO — Carla Holloway, formerly of Wisner died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at River of Life Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. Monday until time of service at the church. Burial will be in the Holly Grove Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.

Daniel E. Robinson, 93 WISNER — Daniel Eugene Robinson died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Holly Grove Cemetery.

Shelia A. Sartin, 57 Shelia Ann Sartin of West Monroe, a retired charter agent for Mayo Tours, died Friday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Monday at Smith Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is Sunday at Griffin Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Billy Woods, 77 Billy "Cooter" Woods of West Monroe, a mechanic, died Thursday. Services are 4 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Burial will be in Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens Cemetery, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Hadley, Michael Brian: 2 p.m. Sunday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Jones Jr., Jeffery Lee: 2 p.m. Sunday, International House of Prayer, Monroe. Nichols Sr., Robert Guy: 3 p.m. Sunday, Hillcrest Funeral Home, Haughton. Puckett, Lucille Hughes: 2 p.m. Sunday, Carter Cemetery. Wagers, Ruby "Finklea": 2 p.m. Sunday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

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

Elton Patrick Ellis Funeral Services for Elton Patrick Ellis, 31, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, August 29, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Patrick was born on April 18, 1980 and passed away on August 25, 2011. He loved to read, computers, and playing games. Patrick had a big heart, never met a stranger, and never said a cross word about anyone. Survivors include his mother, Patricia Crowell Corbin; father, Elton O. Ellis; sister, Jodi Day and husband, Danny; brothers, Russell Miles and wife, Jenneane and Ray Works and wife, Alesha; grandparents, Billy and Bobbye Crowell; uncles and aunts, Odell Ellis and wife, Peggy, August Ellis, Billy Ray Ellis and wife, Charlene, Teresa Redmond, Dennis Crowell, and Dusty Crowell; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Sunday 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 August 28, 2011

Betty R. Anderson, 68 Betty R. Anderson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Stacey M. Boudreaux, 47 Stacey Mathieu Boudreaux of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at North Monroe Baptist Church. Visitation is 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is in Faith Memorial Cemetery in Delhi, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Dawn Cathey, 55 JONESBORO — Dawn Cathey, a homemaker died Saturday. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Jonesboro Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. to noon Monday at Edmonds Funeral Home.

James W. Duke, 75 DUBACH — James W. (Buck) Duke died Saturday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mineral Springs Baptist Church in Mineral Springs. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Burial will be at Mineral Springs Cemetery.

Elton P. Ellis, 31 Elton Patrick Ellis, of West Monroe, a deli clerk, died Thursday. Service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until service time.

Arnold Keirsey Jr., 35 BASTROP — Arnold "Dean" Keirsey Jr., a restaurant manager, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Bastrop.

Harold C. Lucas, 75 FERRIDAY — Dr. Harold Clyde Lucas, formerly of Bastrop, a retired chiropractor, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at the chapel of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Ernest Cemetery,

Hampton, Ark. Patrece M. Taylor, 57 START — Patrece Malone Taylor, a homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside services are at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Start Cemetery. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Rayville.

Billy Woods, 77 Billy "Cooter" Woods, 77, mechanic, of West Monroe, died Thursday. Services are at 4 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial is in Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens in West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Carroll, Martin Charles "Papaw" Jr.: 2 p.m. Monday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Holloway, Carla: 2 p.m. Monday, River of Life Church, Winnsboro. Robinson, Daniel Eugene: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Sartin, Shelia Ann: 10 a.m. Monday, Smith Cemetery, West Monroe. Woods, Billy "Cooter": 4 p.m. Monday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

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

Claude F. Rice, Sr. Funeral services for Claude F. Rice, Sr., 90, of Monroe, are Tuesday morning at 10:00AM in the Christian Life Church of Monroe with Rev. Danny Chance officiating. Interment follows in Roselawn Memorial Gardens of Calhoun under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Born November 14, 1920, in Bossier Parish, LA, he passed away Sunday, August 28, 2011, in Monroe. Mr. Rice was a retired miner and truck driver and was a long-time member of the Christian Life Church of Monroe. He was also a US Army veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife Virgie in 2005 and one brother and four sisters. Survivors include one daughter, Inez Boland; six sons, Lloyd Rice and wife Nita, Claude Rice, Jr., Vernon Rice and wife Brenda, LeRoy Rice and wife Judi, Edward Rice and wife Debra, and Johnny Rice and Tabatha; two brothers, James Rice and wife Helen, and Travis Rice; twenty-two grandchildren; twenty-six great grandchildren; and two great great-grandchildren. Pallbearers are Tracy Fleming, Eric Little, Chris Rice, Daniel Rice, Kenneth Boland, and J. R. Hale. Visitation is Monday evening, August 29 2011, from 5:00PM to 8:00PM in the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of 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 August 29, 2011

Gennie L. Brown, 99 GREENWOOD, Miss. — Gennie Lee Brown, formerly of Monroe, a housekeeper, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Jimmy D. Brown, 55 FARMERVILLE — Jimmy DeWayne "J.B." Brown, a driller for Precision (Grey Wolf) Drilling Rig, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Farmerville First Assembly of God Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery.

Mathew Dangerfield Jr., 99 Mathew Dangerfield Jr. of Monroe, a laborer, died Friday. Graveside services are 5 p.m. Wednesday at Richwood Memorial Gardens. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. Tuesday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mamie Douglas, 76 TALLULAH — Mamie Douglas died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Arnold Keirsey Jr., 35 BASTROP — Arnold "Dean" Keirsey Jr., a restaurant manager, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 8 a.m. Tuesday until service time. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Herman Norwood, 83 WINNSBORO — Herman Norwood, a farmer, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery.

Patrick R. Plumley, 27 FOREST — Patrick Randall Plumley, assistant manager for Sonic Drive Inn in Oak Grove, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Bayou Macon Cemetery, near Pioneer.

Claude F. Rice Sr., 90 Claude F. Rice Sr. of Monroe, a retired construction worker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Christian Life Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.

Linda F. Richardson, 63 FARMERVILLE — Linda F. Richardson, a retired riverboat cook, died Sunday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is one hour before service time on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Jack Robertson, 70 JONESBORO — Jack Robertson, a machine operator for the police jury, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Greater Apostolic Church, Chatham. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Eros Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Florence M. Weatherly, 90 BALL — Florence Florene McCullar Weatherly, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Fellowship Chapel, Highway 1204, Ball. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the chapel. Burial will be in Pinehill Cemetery, Olla, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Mary B. Wilson, 88 BASTROP — Mary Bradshaw Wilson, a retired teacher, died Monday. Services are 5 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation will immediately follow services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Boudreaux, Stacey Mathieu: 10 a.m. Wednesday, North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe. Duke, James W. (Buck): 2 p.m. Tuesday, Mineral Springs Baptist Church, Mineral Springs. Lucas, Dr. Harold Clyde: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Robinson, Daniel Eugene: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Taylor, Patrece Malone: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Start Cemetery, Start.

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

Stacey Mathieu Boudreaux Funeral services for Mrs. Stacey Mathieu Boudreaux, 47, of Monroe will be 10:00 AM Wednesday at North Monroe Baptist Church with Dr. Bill Dye and Rev. Eddie Fuller officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Interment will follow in Faith Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Boudreaux died August 27, 2011 at St. Frances North Medical Center. She was a graduate of Ouachita Parish High School. Stacey was unconditionally devoted to her children, family and friends. Always available to lend a hand to any task. Her greatest joy was attending her children's sporting events and spending time with her family at the beach. She never missed an opportunity to assist with school events or rescue a furry friend in need. She is survived by her loving husband Michael J. Boudreaux, sons; Mathieu Joseph Boudreaux and Steele Gabriel Boudreaux, mother; Bobbie Sue Mathieu, brothers; Tommy A. Mathieu Jr. and wife Tracie, Robert B. Mathieu and wife Cindy, niece; Kristen Mathieu, nephews; Brantley Mathieu, Thomas Mathieu III and Wills Mathieu. Pallbearers will be: Nelson Fontana, Brock Bryant, Matt Minninger, Kevin Allen, Lyle Johnson, Austin Richardson, Harrison Holloway, and Joe Jopling. Visitation will be 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road. Memorials may be made to PAWS and or Palmer Home for Children. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on August 30, 2011

James Owens Buffington Funeral services for James Owens Buffington, 57 of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at Our Lady of Fatima Church with Rev. Sebastian Kallarackal and Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Buffington died Friday, August 26, 2011, at M. D. Anderson in Houston, Texas. He was born on January 13, 1954 in Bastrop, LA to Mr. and Mrs. James R. Buffington. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Peggy Buffington, daughter, Maggie Sistrunk, son- in- law Thomas Sistrunk, granddaughter Madeline Sistrunk, mother, Alice Buffington and the late Ruben Buffington, mother -in-law, Totsy Williams and the late Harold Williams, brothers, Kenny Buffington and wife Martha, Doug Buffington and wife DeeDee, sisters- in- law, Cherry Evans and Carol Taylor and husband Karl. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, as well as other family and friends. Pallbearers will be Benji Buffington, Whit Buffington, Matthew Rainwater, Jay White, Charles Sawyer, and Ricky Boone. Honorary Pallbearers will be Sam Correro and Karl Taylor. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday with a vigil at 6:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road. Memorials may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society-Tx Gulf, 5005 Mitchelldale #115, Houston, Texas 77092, (713) 680-8088 preferred. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on August 30, 2011

James Edward "Bogie" Hearne Funeral services for James "Bogie" Hearne, 79 of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, August 31, 2011 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Gordon Winslow and Rev. Herman Lenard will be officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Chatham, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Bogie was born December 12, 1931 in Monroe, LA to Stacy Hearne, Sr. and Maggie Griggs Hearne and passed from this life and entered into rest on Sunday, August 28, 2011 in West Monroe at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. James was affectionately known as "Bogie". He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Stacy A. Hearne, Jr., and his sister-in-law, Faye Hearne. Bogie served on the Ouachita Parish School Board District D 6 years. He also drove a school bus for many years, having been honored with a scholarship to Riser Elementary in his name. He was employed by Central American Life Insurance Company from 1991 until 2003. His most loved job was working with the boys Baseball League having won five State Championships and one World Series. Bogie attended the Al Sommers School of umpiring, continuing on to umpire in the minor leagues. He received special recognition for his promotion of high standards of baseball in 1976. Bogie was a Master Mason of West Monroe Lodge #419 having earned his degree on April 25, 1985. He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church and was a charter member of the Hoods Mill Hunting Club for several years where he served as president. Bogie was a veteran of the United States Army. Bogie is survived by his sister, Linda Hearne Redmond and husband Mack; niece, Carol Perkins and husband Ronnie; step-son; Jackie Spillers and wife Gail; numerous nephews, great nephews, great nieces and many cousins and numerous friends. Pallbearers will be Donald, Mike, Wayne, Steven, Lewis, Tommy and Richard Chatham. Honorary pallbearers will be nephews and members of Lodge 419. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Tommy Lolley for his attentive care. Visitation will be 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 August 30, 2011 Share Share this obituary via e-mail Share this obituary on Facebook Bookmark this obituary Share Guest Book Visit Guest Book View Printed Guest Book Sign Guest Book Ways to help Create a Memorial Website Send Flowers Now Funeral Home Details Donate to Charity Related Memorials Army

Theresa Ann Millien Stewart Theresa Ann Millien Stewart, 41, of West Monroe, died August 18, 2011 at her home. Born January 14, 1970 in Monroe, Theresa was preceded in death by her father Charles D. Millien, a grandfather Oliver Millien, a grandmother Susie Brooks, two cousins Sherry Thorton and Regina Thomas and an infant niece Destiny Millien. Survivors include her husband Mark Stewart, of Alexandria; parents William and Bobbie McKinley, of West Monroe; a grandmother Ollie Millien, of Monroe; four sisters Sandra Starks, of West Monroe, Richelle Glasco and husband James, of Texas, Abigail Millien Taylor and husband William, of Spokane, Wash., and Crystal Millien, of Eagle Point, Ore.; three brothers Christopher Millien and Jason Millien, both of Farmerville, and Robert Morris and wife Lori, of Maryland; 12 nephews and four nieces, along with several cousins, aunts and uncles. A memorial service was held August 24 at the home of William and Bobbie McKinley. Published in The News Star on August 30, 2011

Rev. Mattie Sue Pardue West Rev. Mattie Sue Pardue West, of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Friday, August 26, 2011 at the age of 71. Loving wife of Mel Fairchild Sr.; beloved daughter of the late Carl W. and Eula Lee Pardue, devoted mother of Tom (Rose) West; cherished grandmother of Jared and Jason West; dear sister of John (Kathryn) Pardue and Ashley (Linda) Pardue. She is preceded in death by her son, Mark West and brother, David Pardue. Sue served as a Presbyterian Minister at churches in DeQueen, AR and Benton, LA. Services: The family is being served by The Baue Funeral and Memorial Center, 3950 West Clay Street, St. Charles, MO. A Memorial Service will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, September 2, 2011 at Alto Baptist Church. Followed by burial at Sibley Cemetery, Choudrant, Louisiana at 3:00 PM. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. Share your condolences and memories at baue.com. Baue Funeral & Memorial Center St. Charles, MO Published in The News Star on August 30, 2011

Jane Elizabeth Cloud Williams Funeral Services for Jane Elizabeth Cloud Williams, age 80, will be held at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home located at 8801 Mansfield Rd. Shreveport LA 71108 on Friday, September 2nd, 2011 at 11:00 AM. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Thursday, September 1st, 2011. Mrs. Williams, a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, passed away in Houston after an extended illness. Mrs. Williams was born January 11, 1931 in Monroe LA and then graduated from Ouachita High School. She attended nursing school at St. Francis in Monroe, La and began working as a nurse at St. Francis Hospital. She then continued her studies at Charity/Foundation Hospital in New Orleans La., becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. She was then employed by Schumpert Hospital for over 30 years, until her retirement in 1995. Her true passion in life was nursing and caring for others. She even continued to assist other patients in her days at Belmont Village in Houston TX. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her husband, Nick Williams Jr.; her mother, Annice Cloud; her father, I Z Cloud and other relatives. Mrs. Williams is survived by her daughter, Sharon Soderman of Houston, TX; grandson, Austin Soderman of Houston, TX; her sister, Mary Helen Tidwell of Shreveport LA, as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews. The family would like to thank all of the kind and caring staff at both Belmont Village and Odyssey House in Houston TX. We would also like to thank the following doctors for their kind care and support: Dr. Allan Borne, Shreveport, LA; Dr. Goodman, Shreveport, LA; Dr. Jack Alpert and Dr. Angelo Sermas, Houston, TX; Dr. Irving Fishman, Houston TX: Dr. Lazaro Cherem, Houston TX; Dr. Sherwin Siff, Houston TX; Dr. Theodore Trumble, Houston TX: as well as the excellent care provided by Dr. Zvonimir Krajcer and MC DeVault from Leachman Cardiology, and many of the doctors at St. Luke's. The family would also like to thank Gene Smith, Michelle, Lee, Mary, Jim, Anthony and others I may have missed. Austin and I would like to thank all of our family and friends for the support we received through these difficult times, especially considering they were dealing with many of the same health problems. Centuries Memorial Funeral Home Shreveport, LA. Published in The News Star on August 30, 2011

Mary Bradshaw Wilson Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Bradshaw Wilson will be 5:00 p.m., Thursday, September 1, 2011 at the Chapel of Cox Funeral Home with the Reverend Jim Ingram officiating. The family will receive friends for a time of fellowship at the funeral home following the funeral service. Interment will be at Christ Church Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Bastrop. Mrs. Mary Wilson was born May 6, 1923 in Camden, Arkansas to the late Claude Bradshaw and Eugenia Toney Bradshaw and she passed away at her residence in Bastrop on August 29, 2011. She served her country during World War II as a member of the W.A.V.E.S. and attended college on the G.I. Bill. Mary moved to Bastrop to teach elementary school, later married her husband of sixty years, Woodrow Wilson, and raised her family. She was a Christian Science Society founder, a Girl Scout leader, and local bird watcher. Mrs. Wilson is preceded in death by her parents; a son, Shawn Stephen Wilson; and six brothers. She is survived by her husband, Woodrow Wilson of Bastrop; three daughters, Carole Wilson of Bastrop, Cecille Revels and her husband, Richard W. "Rick" Revels of Lafayette, Louisiana, and Kathy Wilson of Austin, Texas; two sisters, Jo Dreeves of Houston, Texas, and Carolyn Shanahan of Arlington, Virginia; and two grandsons, Robert Wilson Revels and his wife, Christy Revels, and John Richard Revels. The family wishes to extend a special 'thank you" to Dr. Carter Cox. The family also acknowledges, Carole Wilson, Mary's daughter, for the many years of compassionate care and devoted love given to her mother. For those who wish the family suggest memorials be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Cox Funeral Home Bastrop, LA. Published in The News Star on August 30, 2011

Gennie L. Brown, 99 GREENWOOD, Miss. — Gennie Lee Brown, formerly of Monroe, a housekeeper, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Jimmy D. Brown, 55 FARMERVILLE — Jimmy DeWayne "J.B." Brown, a driller for Precision (Grey Wolf) Drilling Rig, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Farmerville First Assembly of God Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery.

Mathew Dangerfield Jr., 99 Mathew Dangerfield Jr. of Monroe, a laborer, died Friday. Graveside services are 5 p.m. Wednesday at Richwood Memorial Gardens. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. Tuesday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mamie Douglas, 76 TALLULAH — Mamie Douglas died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Arnold Keirsey Jr., 35 BASTROP — Arnold "Dean" Keirsey Jr., a restaurant manager, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 8 a.m. Tuesday until service time. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Herman Norwood, 83 WINNSBORO — Herman Norwood, a farmer, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery.

Patrick R. Plumley, 27 FOREST — Patrick Randall Plumley, assistant manager for Sonic Drive Inn in Oak Grove, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Bayou Macon Cemetery, near Pioneer.

Claude F. Rice Sr., 90 Claude F. Rice Sr. of Monroe, a retired construction worker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Christian Life Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.

Linda F. Richardson, 63 FARMERVILLE — Linda F. Richardson, a retired riverboat cook, died Sunday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is one hour before service time on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Jack Robertson, 70 JONESBORO — Jack Robertson, a machine operator for the police jury, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Greater Apostolic Church, Chatham. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Eros Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Florence M. Weatherly, 90 BALL — Florence Florene McCullar Weatherly, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Fellowship Chapel, Highway 1204, Ball. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the chapel. Burial will be in Pinehill Cemetery, Olla, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Mary B. Wilson, 88 BASTROP — Mary Bradshaw Wilson, a retired teacher, died Monday. Services are 5 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation will immediately follow services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Boudreaux, Stacey Mathieu: 10 a.m. Wednesday, North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe. Duke, James W. (Buck): 2 p.m. Tuesday, Mineral Springs Baptist Church, Mineral Springs. Lucas, Dr. Harold Clyde: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Robinson, Daniel Eugene: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Taylor, Patrece Malone: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Start Cemetery, Start.

August 31, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Charles W. "C.W." Cambre Jr. Charles W. "C.W." Cambre Jr. loving husband and Father passed away at 4:30 p.m., Monday August 29th. He is survived by his wife of nearly 65 years Vera Robertson Cambre; his son Charles W. "Chuck" Cambre and his wife Beverly; his son R. Daryl Cambre and his wife Suzanne; his daughter Danielle Pace and her husband Mike, his son Daniel P. Cambre; four grand children Melissa Wilkes, Charles W. "Charlie" Cambre IV, Michael Pace Jr. and John Weld Cambre, and two great grandchildren, Megan and Morgan Cambre, and a third great-grandchild, soon to be delivered to Charlie and Heather Cambre. He was preceded in death by his father Wilton, Mother Fannie, Infant sister Stella Mae and Great Aunt Judith Martinez. Charles was a life long resident of Saint Gabriel Louisiana and served honorably with the 1262nd Combat Engineer Company in the European theater in WWII. He retired as Dock Coordinator from the ExxonMobil Baton Rouge refinery with 38 years of service and worked ten years for Mid-Stream Fuel Company following his retirement. He took special pride in volunteering his time chairing and serving on numerous boards and councils. He served as Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council 3796 and was also a member of the Saint Gabriel American Legion Post. Visitation will be at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government Street, on Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, and will resume on Thursday at St. Gabriel Catholic Church at 9:00 AM and will continue until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM, celebrated by Rev. Charles Landry. Entombment will follow in the Church mausoleum. To offer condolences to the family please visit www.rabenhorst .com. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to St. Gabriel Catholic Church. Rabenhorst Funeral Home Baton Rouge, LA. Published in The News Star on August 31, 2011

Mary Agnes Rachal Drake Funeral services for Mary Agnes Rachal Drake, 72, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, September 1, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Lindle Stuart officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, La. Services are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Drake, was a Retired employee with St Francis Hospital in Medical Records, was born January 12, 1939 and went to her heavenly home on August 29, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents Earnest Rachel and Sadie Thomasee Rachel. Survivors include her sons, Troy Drake and wife Ginger, Johnny Drake and wife Connie, brother, Darrell Rachal, sister, Vera Greer, grandchildren, Trey, Sabrina, Hannah, Wesley, Chelsea and Tyler, She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Duff, Terry King, Trey Smith, Bobby Duff, Ronald Beaudion, Brian Cannon. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jason Stutts and Tyler Rachal. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 31, 2011

Gladys P. Ray Graveside Services for Ms. Gladys P. Ray, 92, of West Monroe, LA will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, September 1, 2011 at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens Cemetery with Rev. Gordon "Skip" Dean officiating. Ms. Gladys P. Ray was born in Natchitoches Parish on May 6, 1919 and passed away at Landmark Nursing Home on August 29, 2011. She was a business woman and a lifelong resident of West Monroe, LA. Ms. Gladys was the original owner and operator of Gladys' Lock and Key Shop in West Monroe. She was a member of Highland Baptist Church and a member of the Annie D. Bennett Eastern Star Chapter 181 for over 50 years. Ms. Gladys is preceded in death by her husband, Sidney S. Ray; and two grandchildren, Kevin S. Ray and Todd W. Barfield. She is survived by daughter, Beverly Rushton and husband Billy; son, Ora Don Ray and wife Shirley; six grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson; and a special little friend, Lucy. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM Thursday, September 1, 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 August 31, 2011

Ruby Wilder Wallace Mrs. Ruby Wilder Wallace passed into her heavenly reward on Monday, August 29, 2011 at age 89 years. The Lord took her peacefully at the LeGrande Health Care Center in Bastrop, LA. Mrs. Wallace gave her life to the Lord as a young woman at Center Point Baptist church near West Monroe. She was a member and attended Trinity Baptist Church in West Monroe for many years. She was a devoted mother and wife who assisted her late husband, George C. Wallace, in their automotive business in West Monroe until his retirement. Mrs. Wallace was preceded in death by her brothers Harvey, Loice, Dallas, Reese Wilder, and grandson Karl Price all of the West Monroe area. She is survived by a son, William Wallace and wife Jane of Sulphur, LA and a daughter, Kay King and husband Richard of Bastrop. She is also survived by three granddaughters, Susan Wallace Gardebled, Kelli Wallace Smith, and Nicole Price Hale, as well as six great-grandchildren. The family wishes to express their appreciation for the loving care received at The Arbor or Bastrop, LeGrande Health Care Center and Premier Hospice. Special thanks to friend, Carol Hooper. Visitation will be at Kilpatrick Funeral Home on North 7th Street , West Monroe, on Wednesday, August 31st from 5 to 7 PM. Graveside service will be held at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe at 10 AM on Thursday, September 1st, 2011. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's home or a charity of their choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 31, 2011

Wilbourne L. Anderson Sr., 73 EUDORA, Ark. — Wilbourne Lee Anderson Sr., a retired chemist, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 5 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 4-5 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Andrew C. Avery, 48 Andrew Charles Avery of West Monroe, auto repairman, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

James O. Buffington, 57 James Owens Buffington of Monroe died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Fatima, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

William Cole, 88 FARMERVILLE —William F. "Billy" Cole, retired chief master sergeant, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Ela Day, 84 GILBERT — Ela Day died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Calvary Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Mary R. Drake, 72 Mary Rachelle Drake of Monroe, a retired medical records clerk at St. Francis Medical Center, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

James E. Hearne, 79 James Edward "Bogie" Hearne of West Monroe, a retired courier, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Chatham.

Leon Johnson, 74 Leon Johnson of Monroe, a bus driver with Monroe City Schools, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarlands, Monroe.

Charles E. Lewis, 39 Charles Edward Lewis of Monroe, a security guard, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Christian Fellowship Worship Center. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Jettie Mae Rhone, 68 RUSTON — Jettie Mae Rhone, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at New Hope Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Wednesday at King's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Grambling Memorial Gardens, Grambling.

Eliza Wren, 89 TALLULAH — Eliza Wren, a homemaker, died Aug. 20. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at East Star Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Wednesday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in Natchez National Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Boudreaux, Stacey Mathieu: 10 a.m. Wednesday, North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe. Brown, Gennie Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe. Brown, Jimmy DeWayne "J.B.": 10 a.m. Thursday, Farmerville First Assembly of God Church. Dangerfield Jr., Mathew: 5 p.m. Wednesday, Richwood Memorial Gardens. Norwood, Herman: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Plumley, Patrick Randall: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Richardson, Linda F.: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Robertson, Jack: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Greater Apostolic Church, Chatham. Weatherly, Florence Florene McCullar: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Fellowship Chapel, Hwy. 1204, Ball. Wilson, Mary Bradshaw: 5 p.m. Thursday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.