Feb - 2012 - Obituaries from The News-Star

Feb 1, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Keith Michael Borne Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at an 11:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial in St. Pius X Catholic Church in Lafayette, for Keith Michael Borne, age 57, who died on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at his residence in Lafayette. Entombment will be in St. Joseph Mausoleum in Milton, Louisiana. Reverend Monsignor Keith J. DeRouen, Pastor of Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas, will be the Celebrant of the Funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral services. Con Celebrant will be Reverend James Brady, JCL, Pastor of St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas. Lector will be Brenda B.Verret and Eulogist is Eric C. Borne. Musical Selections will be rendered by the St. Pius X Church Choir. Survivors include his wife, Renee-Claire Mayer Borne; one daughter, Claire Walker and her husband, Joey Walker; two sons, Eric C. Borne and his fiance', Lacie Delcambre and Kevin M. Borne and his fiance', Charmaine Burg; one granddaughter, Elise Walker; his parents, Edward M. Borne, Jr. and Marilyn Borne and one sister, Brenda B. Verret. Born on April 14, 1954 in New Orleans, Louisiana, Keith was a lifelong resident of Lafayette. He was a 1972 graduate of Cathedral High School and did his undergraduate work at USL. He was a graduate of LSU Law School in 1976 and married the love of his life, Renee-Claire Mayer on December 18, 1976. Keith was a practicing attorney who, during his 35 year career, practiced law with Allen & Gooch; Fontenot and Hurlburt; and Onebane, Donohoe. He then formed Borne & Wilkes, LLC in May 1994. In 2008, he opened The Borne Quilter with his wife, where he loved spending his Saturdays working and entertaining his quilting fan club. Keith was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church and choir. He loved watching sports, traveling, and spending time with his family. In the end, he was right... he will be dearly missed. Pallbearers will be Eric C. Borne, Kevin M. Borne, Joey Walker, Patrick Lewis, John Wilkes, Richard Soileau and Dave Hurlburt. The family requests that visitation be observed in Martin & Castille's SOUTHSIDE location on Tuesday from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM and on Wednesday from 9:00 AM until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Keith Borne's name may be made to the St Pius X Choir, c/o St Pius X Catholic Church, P.O. Box 80489, Lafayette, La. 70508. View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com Martin & Castille SOUTHSIDE 600 E. Farrel Rd Lafayette, LA 70508, 337-984-2811 Published in The News Star on February 1, 2012

Charles E. Frazier Funeral services for Charles E. Frazier, 79 of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, February 2, 2012 at Oak Grove Baptist Church Eros, LA. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Dr. Scott Thompson will be officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Frazier was born April 27, 1932 in Chestnut, LA and passed away January 29, 2012 in Ruston, LA after a lengthy illness. He was a retired manager for South Central Bell and was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Frazier was a member of Goldonna Baptist Church and was a Mason. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Karen Frazier; grandchild, Rose Marie Frazier; sister, Alice Faye Simmons. Mr. Frazier is survived by his wife of 60 years; Shirley Marian Matthews Frazier; son, Robert Wayne Frazier and wife Terri; 2 granddaughters; Anna Marie and Summer Marie Frazier; brother, William E. Frazier and wife Janice; 2 sisters, Annie Lou Buckminister of Deridder, LA and Patricia Brownlee of Post Falls, Idaho; numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 1, 2012

Alfred Lee Hackworth Alfred Lee Hackworth, 79, went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, Jan. 27, 2012. Funeral services were held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, in Greenwood Chapel. Interment followed at Greenwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Road, Bethesda, Md. 20814. Alfred was born Nov. 26, 1932, in Eros, La. He served 21 years in the U.S. Air Force and 22 years with the postal service. In retirement, he loved traveling, vegetable gardening, hunting and fishing in Colorado. Al was preceded in death by his parents, John M. and Novie Hackworth; a sister, Hazel; and two children, Amanda and Bryan. Survivors: wife, Clemmie, the love of his life for 57 years; son, David and his wife, Kate; grandchildren, Ann, Bryan, Cora and David; brother, Clifford of Bastrop, La; sisters, Gaynell of Monroe, La., Ann of Slidell, La., and Geneva of Atlanta, Ga; many nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Greenwood Funeral Home 3100 White Settlement Rd., Ft. Worth, TX 817-336-0584 Published in The News Star from January 31 to February 1, 2012

Herbert J. Jordan Funeral services for Herbert J. Jordan, 92 of Downsville, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, February 2, 2012 at First Baptist Church Calhoun, LA. Bro. Neil Everett will be officiating. Interment to follow at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Downsville, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Jordan was born July 14, 1919 in Union Parish, LA and passed away January 30, 2012 in Downsville, LA. He was a retired store owner and Missouri-Pacific railroad worker. Mr. Jordan was a member of First Baptist Church in Calhoun and was a veteran of the United States Army Medical Corps serving in World War II. He loved spending time with his family. Mr. Jordan is survived by his wife of 64 years Mildred Jordan; son, Jerry Jordan and wife Ernestine; granddaughters Melissa Kelley and husband Dennis and Melanie Copeland and husband Mark; great grandchildren, Sean Kelley, Matthew Copeland, Joshua Copeland, Wesley Copeland; great-great grandchildren, Layne Kelley and Braylon Copeland. Pallbearers will be Richard Tedeton, Daven Tedeton, Joshua Copeland, Wesley Copeland, Doug Hudgens and Kerry Jordan. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at First Baptist Church Calhoun. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, Calhoun, 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 February 1, 2012

George Lawson "Tallboy" Morehead Funeral services for Mr. George Morehead, 74 of Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, February 2, 2012 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Pastor Billy McBride will be officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Morehead was born February 2, 1937 in Monroe and passed away January 28, 2012 at the home of his son, Shane Morehead in Bosco, LA after 3 months of battling cancer. He was preceded in death by parents, George Morehead and Mildred Morehead, brother, Billy Joe Morehead and daughter Cinndy Ellen McCoy. Mr. Morehead served four years in the United States Air Force. He spent most of his life working offshore as a tool pusher for ODECO on the rig, Ocean 66. Mr. Morehead loved to hunt, fish and visit his children and grandchildren. A very special thank you to his brother Melvin "Gene" Morehead for answering his calls day and night for a smoke break. Mr. Morehead is survived by his wife Margaret Morehead; daughters, Connie Bishop and Buffy Pattillo; sons, Tony Morehead, Shane Morehead, Benjamin Morehead and Christopher Morehead; 22 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; brothers, Richard Morehead, Steve Morehead, Mike Morehead and Melvin "Gene" Morehead; sisters; Ginny McCallum, Kathy and husband Aryon McGuire and Sherrie Morehead; brother-in-law, Jim McMurry and niece-in-law, Janie Fowler. Pallbearers will be Tony Morehead, Shane Morehead, Ben Morehead, Chris Morehead, Melvin "Gene" Morehead and Steve D. Morehead. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at 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 February 1, 2012

"Uncle Pencil" A.K.A. Michael Allen Powell Michael Allen Powell was born Nov. 20, 1963 in Ouachita Parish, LA. and passed on Jan. 27, 2012 after a brief illness. Pencil had a zest for life and was an avid hunter and fisherman as well as other hobbies. He was the owner of J.P. Windows and Doors and had a passion for the windows and doors business. He is preceded in death by his father, Frank Powell; brother, Frank, Jr. and sister, Pamela Reno. He is survived by his daughter, Chloe; four sisters, Pat Rogers and husband, Charlie and daughter, Victoria, Barbara Meeks and daughters, Jodie and Jennifer, Melinda Sacarob and husband, Harvey and daughter, Malie, Rhonda Griffith and husband, Michael and daughter, Zoe, and Pam Reno (dec.) and daughters, Stacey, Judi and Jessica and one brother, Jeffery Powell and daughters, Jade and Abbi as well as numerious adopted people. Memorial wil be held Sat., Feb. 4, 2012, at J.P. Windows and Doors, 321 Trenton St, West Monroe, LA, from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM. Officiating will be Jessy McCoy. All floral and monetary donations can be sent to J.P. Windows and Doors. Published in The News Star on February 1, 2012

Peggy Edmiston Taylor Peggy Olivia Edmiston Taylor, beloved mother, grand-mother, and great grandmother, departed this life at 7:00 AM, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, at the Carpenter House in Baton Rouge surrounded by her family. She was 86 and a native of Ruston. Mrs. Taylor was a retiree of Louisiana Tech, with 33 years of service, as a supervisor in Food Services at Tolliver Hall. She was known for her gardening and delicious meals, but is best remembered for her dedication and care that she gave to those she loved. Mrs. Taylor is survived by her daughter and former son-in-law: Diane Taylor and Steve G. Bokun, both of Baton Rouge; two grandsons and their spouses: Todd and Annette Bokun of Walker, and Brad and Rebecca Bokun of Baton Rouge; six great-grandchildren: Kevin, Kathryn, Camille, Bennett, Carter and Anne Marie. She was preceded in death by her husband: Andrew Carlton Taylor; and her parents: Willis R. and Nita Edmiston of Ruston. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012 at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston with Bro. Gerald Nelson officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM and on Friday from 9:00 AM until service time. Pallbearers will be John Maxwell, Steve Bokun, James Goudey, Todd Bokun, Brad Bokun, Chris Womack and Kevin Bokun. Her family and friends will miss her dearly. Special thanks for the excellent care from Our Lady of Lake Hospital and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. The family would also like to express thanks to the St. Joseph Carpenter House for the comfort and support provided to Granny Peggy and family. To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com Owens Memorial Funeral Home, Ruston, LA. Published in The News Star on February 1, 2012

Ruth Killgore Henry Tolson Ruth Killgore Henry Tolson, age 88, went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, January 30, 2012. Funeral services will be held 1 pm Thursday, Feb. 2 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Officiating will be Rev. J. Roddy Taylor. Interment will follow at the Hamilton Cemetery in Dubach, Louisiana. Ruth was born and raised in Lisbon, Louisiana. She received her Bachelor's of Fine Arts Degree from Louisiana Tech University. She married Thomas Reginald Henry, Jr. and raised her five children in Monroe. After the death of Thomas, she married James E. Tolson and they worked together at the Palace Department Store until retirement. She was an active member of theMonroe community. She was a charter member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Junior Charity League of Monroe and Daughters of the American Revolution. Ruth was past President and currently the secretary of the Twin City Porcelain Art Guild. She was also an active member of her local writing club. She was most proud of all of her children and grandchildren. Ruth is preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Bess Killgore; her husbands, Thomas R. Henry, Jr. and James E. Tolson.; child, Reginald Thomas Henry, III and a sister, Marjorie Welch. She is survived by her children, Melton Henry and wife, Jeane Marie of Marrieta, GA; Tyler Henry and wife, Dianne of Ridgefield, CT, Elaine Henry and husband, Vincent Chiodo of Gaylordsville, CT, James Henry and wife, Jennie of Monroe, LA , James E. Tolson, Jr. and wife, Suzi of Plano, TX and Randy Tolson and wife, Nancy of Rockwall, TX. She is survived by her grandchildren, Bill Henry, Elizabeth Hussey, Thomas Henry, Miriam Henry, Jennifer Henry, Sally Henry, Bethany Tolson, Alexandria Tolson, James Tolson and Melissa Tolson. She is also survived by her sister, Edith Kirkpatrick of Baton Rouge and Maxwell Killgore of Covington, La. Serving as pallbearers will be Thomas Henry, Bill Whatley, Justin Millar, Russell Millar, Tommy Smith and Gene Newman. The family requests memorials be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church or your favorite charity . Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from February 1 to February 2, 2012

Maureen Bell, 60 LARAN — Maureen Bell, a retired teacher, died Monday. Services are noon Friday at Willie Davis Jr. Recreation Center, Farmerville. Burial will be in Countyline Cemetery under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Edna Carter, 76 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Edna Carter, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at China Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is Friday at Brannum Funeral Home. Burial will be in China Grove Cemetery.

Jessie J. Coleman, 64 Jessie J. Coleman of Monroe, a custodian, died Jan. 23. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul 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.

Friendly B. Cooper, 47 Friendly B. Cooper of Monroe, a laborer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

W.E. Curry, 79 CROWVILLE — W.E. Curry, retired from U.S. Air Force, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Zelia Daniels, 91 Zelia Daniels of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Riverside Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Randall Dixon III, 57 NEWELLTON — Randall Dixon III, a hardware employee, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Newellton Chapel Baptist Church. Visitation is noon Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Martin Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home.

John Estill, 84 John Estill of West Monroe, a retired construction worker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Cicero M. Fluitt, 74 Cicero Marvin Fluitt of West Monroe died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Feb 2, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

James (Jim) Lewis James (Jim) Lewis of Ruston passed away peacefully at his home on January 29, 2012, surrounded by his family. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church and a graduate of Neville High School and following his earning a B.S. degree in Business Administration from ULM, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps, obtaining the rank of Captain. While serving, he received a deferment to enroll in LSU Law School earning his LLB, JD in 1963, after receiving an honorable discharge from the Marines; Lewis taught business law at ULM for seven years. He entered private practice until 1990. During his "semi-retirement" he was a prosecutor in Grant and Winn parishes. He was a defense attorney in Ouachita Parish. He was admitted to practice before the US Court of Military Appeals, US District Court, US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, Louisiana State Supreme Court, all Louisiana Appellate Courts, various Judicial District Bars Association, and the United States Bankruptcy Court. He had the rare honor of being the youngest staff legal officer admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. His professional memberships included the National District Attorney Association, Board Member and Lecturer for Louisiana Assistant District Attorney Association, Board Member and Officer of the International Police Executives Symposium, American Judicature Society, Louisiana Trial Lawyers Associations and Louisiana Criminal Defense Association. Lewis was past president and a Paul Harris Fellow Recipient of the Monroe Rotary Club, past Distinguished President of the Monroe Sertoma Club, past president of the Ouachita Parish Community Action Program, ULM College of Business Alumni, Monroe Sheltered Workshop and Winn Parish Sheltered Workshop; He founded the Monroe Boys and Girls Club of American and served as its first president, he was also active in the Monroe Chamber of Commerce. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Moseley Perkins, step- father, Marion Perkins, and half -sister, Janet Perkins Mack. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Marilynn Crowley Lewis, and son: James Beauregard Lewis of Ruston, sister Kay Reiney and husband Keenan and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, February 4, 2012, at Temple Baptist Church, with a memorial service at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Judy Fairchild East -Carol Moller Huber Multi -Media Room at the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, 7200 Desiard St. Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on February 2, 2012

"Uncle Pencil" A. K. A. Michael Allen Powell Michael Allen Powell was born Nov. 20, 1963 in Ouachita Parish, LA. and passed on Jan. 27, 2012 after a brief illness. Pencil had a zest for life and was an avid hunter and fisherman as well as other hobbies. He was the owner of J. P. Windows and Doors and had a passion for the windows and doors business. He is preceded in death by his father, Frank Powell; brother, Frank, Jr. and sister Pamela Reno. He is survived by his daughter, Chloe; Mother, Esther "Jerry" Powell, four sisters, Pat Rogers and husband, Charlie and daughter, Victoria, Barbara Meeks and daughters, Jodie and Jennifer, Melinda Sacarob and husband, Harvey and daughter, Malie, Rhonda Griffith and husband, Michael and daughter, Zoe, Pam Reno (dec.) and daughters, Stacey, Judi and Jessica and one brother, Jeffrey Powell and daughters, Jade and Abbi as well as numerous adopted people. Memorial will be held Sat., Feb. 4, 2012, at J. P. Windows and Doors, 321 Trenton St., West Monroe, La. from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM. Officiating will be Jessy McCoy. All floral and monetary donations can be sent to J. P. Windows and Doors Published in The News Star from February 2 to February 4, 2012

Ruth Killgore Henry Tolson Ruth Killgore Henry Tolson, age 88, went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, January 30, 2012. Funeral services will be held 1 pm Thursday, Feb. 2 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Officiating will be Rev. J. Roddy Taylor. Interment will follow at the Hamilton Cemetery in Dubach, Louisiana. Ruth was born and raised in Lisbon, Louisiana. She received her Bachelor's of Fine Arts Degree from Louisiana Tech University. She married Thomas Reginald Henry, Jr. and raised her five children in Monroe. After the death of Thomas, she married James E. Tolson and they worked together at the Palace Department Store until retirement. She was an active member of theMonroe community. She was a charter member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Junior Charity League of Monroe and Daughters of the American Revolution. Ruth was past President and currently the secretary of the Twin City Porcelain Art Guild. She was also an active member of her local writing club. She was most proud of all of her children and grandchildren. Ruth is preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Bess Killgore; her husbands, Thomas R. Henry, Jr. and James E. Tolson.; child, Reginald Thomas Henry, III and a sister, Marjorie Welch. She is survived by her children, Melton Henry and wife, Jeane Marie of Marrieta, GA; Tyler Henry and wife, Dianne of Ridgefield, CT, Elaine Henry and husband, Vincent Chiodo of Gaylordsville, CT, James Henry and wife, Jennie of Monroe, LA , James E. Tolson, Jr. and wife, Suzi of Plano, TX and Randy Tolson and wife, Nancy of Rockwall, TX. She is survived by her grandchildren, Bill Henry, Elizabeth Hussey, Thomas Henry, Miriam Henry, Jennifer Henry, Sally Henry, Bethany Tolson, Alexandria Tolson, James Tolson and Melissa Tolson. She is also survived by her sister, Edith Kirkpatrick of Baton Rouge and Maxwell Killgore of Covington, La. Serving as pallbearers will be Thomas Henry, Bill Whatley, Justin Millar, Russell Millar, Tommy Smith and Gene Newman. The family requests memorials be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church or your favorite charity . Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from February 1 to February 2, 2012

James T. Foster, 43 HARVEY — James Timothy Foster, formerly of Muskogee, Okla., a sergeant in the Army, died Jan. 2. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at the VA National Cemetery, Keithville, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Edith L. Furlow, 78 Edith Louise Furlow of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 11 a.m. Saturday until service time. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Hobert B. Gray, 79 Hobert B. Gray of Monroe, a millworker, died Jan. 25. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Union Baptist Church, Bosco. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Bosco.

Bobby G. Griffin Sr., 76 FARMERVILLE — Bobby Gene Griffin Sr., a retired truck driver, died Jan. 26. Services were Wednesday at Beulah Missionary Baptist Church. Burial was in Springhill Cemetery, Oakland, under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home.

Joe Ann Griffin, 61 WATERPROOF — Joe Ann Griffin, a supervisor with the sheriff's office, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Foundation. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in New St. Mark Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Rondell Honor Sr., 36 Rondell Honor Sr. of Monroe, a production operator, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Free Will Apostolic Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mount Airy Memorial Park Cemetery, New Orleans.

Alfred Johnson, 56 DELHI — Alfred Johnson died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Herbert J. Jordan, 92 DOWNSVILLE — Herbert J. Jordan, retired store owner and operator, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, Calhoun. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lillian Kavanaugh, 66 COLUMBIA — Lillian Kavanaugh, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church, Clarks. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in St. Joe St. Bethel Cemetery, Kelly.

Russell Lawson, 55 PINEVILLE — Russell Alan "Rusty" Lawson died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Northside Baptist Church, Montgomery. Visitation is 5 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, Montgomery, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home.

Helen L. Martin. 75 BASTROP — Helen L. Martin, retired Bastrop Police Department employee, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 9-10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Stevenson Cemetery, Beekman.

Walter McWright, 52 TALLULAH — Walter McWright, a laborer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Carolyn A. Middleton, 86 RICHARDSON, Texas — Carolyn A. Middleton, formerly of Ruston, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Grace United Methodist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 10:30 a.m. Friday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston.

Lyle Moore, 83 Lyle Moore of Monroe, a seamstress, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

George Morehead, 74 George Morehead of West Monroe, a retired offshore oil rig toolpusher, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Edna Natt, 48 MANGHAM — Edna Natt, a corrections officer, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Matthew. Visitation begins at 3 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Bryson Perry, infant BASTROP — Bryson Perry, the infant son of Denise Tolbert and Marus Perry, died Friday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Thursday at H.V. Adams Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Janice S. Pylant, 61 DOWNSVILLE — Janice Ray Stevens Pylant, Pine Hills Grocery Store manager, died Monday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Sunday at New Hope Baptist Church, 3870 Old Sterlington Road, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Aileen Williams, 76 SPEARSVILLE — Aileen Williams, a nursing assistant, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Alice Williams, 67 Alice Williams of Monroe, a custodian, died Jan. 26. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Green Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Alto.

Previously acknowledged: Brooks, Odie Faye Lowery: 10 a.m. Friday, Faith Tabernacle Church, Monroe. Burns, Curtis: 1 p.m. Thursday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Carter, Betty Jo "Punk": 2 p.m. Thursday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Frazier, Charles E.: 10 a.m. Thursday, Oak Grove Baptist Church, Eros. Hunt, Malcom Dean: 10 a.m. Saturday, Harmony Baptist Church, Collinston. Lewis, James Edward "Jim": 11 a.m. Saturday, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston. Morehead, George: 10 a.m. Thursday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Sullivan, Gloria Mae: 11 a.m. Friday, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Tolson, Ruth Kilgore Henry: 1 p.m. Thursday, St. Paul's Methodist Church, Monroe. Townsend, Lillian Laverne: 10 a.m. Thursday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Feb 3, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Marvin Fluitt Graveside services for Marvin Fluitt of West Monroe will be held at 2 PM at Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson, LA on Saturday, February 4, 2012. Mr. Fluitt was born on July 2, 1937 in Columbia, LA and passed from this life on Wednesday, February 1, 2012. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, Cicero and Lois Fluitt. He is survived by his wife, Janice Fluitt, son, Chris & Gara Fluitt, daughters, Kim & Brad King, Julie & David Worley and Angelia Olsen, step-children Rhonda & George Recktenwald, Edward & Becky McChesney, David & Amee Osbon and Terry McChesney including 18 grandchildren & 8 great-grandchildren. Marvin retired from DOTD, Office of Highways and worked several years thereafter for the City of Monroe's Project Management section. Pallbearers will be the Old Gang from 205: Michael "Goober" Ultzsch, Jimmy Hogland, George Joiner, John P. Rieger, J.P. Rieger and Doug Greer. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to children's charities. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on February 3, 2012

Helen L. "Rusty" Hodges Memorial service for Mrs. Helen L. "Rusty" Hodges, 81, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 4, 2012, at Graceminster Presbyterian Church in Monroe with Rev. Philip Faris officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe. Mrs. Hodges passed away on January 28, 2012, at the Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home following a lengthy illness. She was a United States Air Force Veteran of the Korean War and was a member at Graceminster Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her husband, Harold E. "Gene" Hodges of Monroe, LA; two daughters, Jill Karr of Lafayette, LA; and Jan Pitzer and husband Darrell of The Woodlands, TX; son, Lee Hodges and wife Donna of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren, John Karr, Elizabeth Darby and husband Paul, Melissa Karr, Stephen Pitzer, Jennifer Arant and husband Chris, Brittney Hodges and Matthew Hodges; and two great grandchildren, Caroline Darby and Jaden Hannah. Memorials can be made to Graceminster Presbyterian Church, Hospice Compassus, or charity of your choice . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 3, 2012

"Uncle Pencil" A. K. A. Michael Allen Powell Michael Allen Powell was born Nov. 20, 1963 in Ouachita Parish, LA. and passed on Jan. 27, 2012 after a brief illness. Pencil had a zest for life and was an avid hunter and fisherman as well as other hobbies. He was the owner of J. P. Windows and Doors and had a passion for the windows and doors business. He is preceded in death by his father, Frank Powell; brother, Frank, Jr. and sister Pamela Reno. He is survived by his daughter, Chloe; Mother, Esther "Jerry" Powell, four sisters, Pat Rogers and husband, Charlie and daughter, Victoria, Barbara Meeks and daughters, Jodie and Jennifer, Melinda Sacarob and husband, Harvey and daughter, Malie, Rhonda Griffith and husband, Michael and daughter, Zoe, Pam Reno (dec.) and daughters, Stacey, Judi and Jessica and one brother, Jeffrey Powell and daughters, Jade and Abbi as well as numerous adopted people. Memorial will be held Sat., Feb. 4, 2012, at J. P. Windows and Doors, 321 Trenton St., West Monroe, La. from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM. Officiating will be Jessy McCoy. All floral and monetary donations can be sent to J. P. Windows and Doors Published in The News Star from February 2 to February 4, 2012

Sheryl Robin Bowie Zigler Funeral services for Mrs. Sheryl Zigler, 50 of Calhoun will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 4, 2012 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Bro. Neil Everett and Bro. Tracy Ables will be officiating. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Sheryl was born May 12, 1961 in Monroe, La and passed away February 1, 2012 in West Monroe. Sheryl loved her family and enjoyed cooking. She loved the beach and watching her family participate in sports. Sheryl was preceded in death by her father, Gordon H. Bowie and father-in-law, William D. Zigler. She attended First Baptist Church of Calhoun. Sheryl is survived by her husband Doug Zigler; son, Brennen Zigler; daughter Bradie Zigler; mother Gloria Bowie; brothers; Johnny Bowie, Tracy Bowie and Scotty Bowie; mother-in-law, Nancy Zigler; brother-in-law; David Zigler; sister-in-law; Michelle Stokes; uncles and aunts; Jack & Georgette Andrews and Calvin and Pat Bowie. Pallbearers will be Danny Davidson, David Zigler, Steve Stokes, Johnathan Bowie, Johnny Bowie and Tracy Bowie. Visitation will be held Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 3, 2012

F. Virginia Brooks, 95 F. Virginia "Jenny" Brooks of Monroe, homemaker, died Thursday. Private graveside services are Sunday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Odie Brooks, 95 Odie Faye Lowery Brooks of Monroe, a retired nurse's aide, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Faith Tabernacle Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mattie Browning, 81 DODSON — Mattie Wilson Browning, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Cypress Creek Baptist Church. Visitation is 11 a.m. until time of the service. Burial will be at Cypress Creek Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home.

W.E. Curry, 79 CROWVILLE — W.E. Curry, retired from the Air Force, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery.

Mingo Daniels Jr., 79 WATERPROOF — Mingo Daniels Jr. died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Frances G. Gates, 86 DUBACH — Frances G. Gates, a waitress, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Dubach United Methodist Church. Visitation is 11 a.m. until time of service. Burial will be at Harmony Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Joe Ann Griffin, 61 WATERPROOF — Joe Ann Griffin, a supervisor with the sheriff's office, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New St. Mark Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be at New Foundation Cemetery, Waterproof, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Gussie Hardaway, 80 Gussie Lee Hardaway, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church, Homer. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home, Homer. Burial will be at St. John Church Cemetery.

Alfred Johnson, 56 DELHI — Alfred Johnson died Wednesday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Alma Lee, 101 TALLULAH — Alma Lee died Thursday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Lyle Moore, 83 Lyle Moore of Monroe, a seamstress, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Edna Natt, 48 MANGHAM — Edna Natt, a correctional officer, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Matthew Church. Visitation is 3 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at St. Matthew Cemetery.

Joe Potier, 53 Joe Potier of Calhoun, owner of First Choice Plumbing, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Louis Simpson, 88 DUBACH — Louis Charles Simpson, a retired Lincoln Parish police juror, died Jan. 26. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in the Pleasant Grove Church Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged: Bell, Maureen: noon Friday, Willie Davis Jr. Recreation Center, Farmerville. Brooks, Odie Faye Lowery: 10 a.m. Friday, Faith Tabernacle Church, Monroe. Carter, Edna: 1 p.m. Saturday, China Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Coleman, Jessie J.: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe. Daniels, Zelia: 11 a.m. Saturday, Riverside Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Dixon III, Randall: 1 p.m. Saturday, Newellton Chapel Baptist Church, Newellton. Estill, John: 11 a.m. Saturday, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe. Furlow, Edith Louise: 2 p.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Gray, Hobert B.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Union Baptist Church, Bosco. Griffin, Joe Ann: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Foundation, Waterproof. Honor Sr., Rondell: 11 a.m. Saturday, Free Will Apostolic Church. Hunt, Malcom Dean: 10 a.m. Saturday, Harmony Baptist Church, Collinston. Kavanaugh, Lillian: 11 a.m. Saturday, Morning Star Baptist Church, Clarks. Lawson, Russell Alan "Rusty": 1 p.m. Friday, Northside Baptist Church, Montgomery. Lewis, James Edward "Jim": 11 a.m. Saturday, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston. Martin, Helen L.: 10 a.m. Friday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Middleton, Carolyn A.: 11 a.m. Friday, Grace United Methodist Church, Ruston. Natt, Edna: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Matthew, Mangham. Pylant, Janice Ray Stevens: 2 p.m. Sunday, New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe. Sullivan, Gloria Mae: 11 a.m. Friday, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Williams, Aileen: 11 a.m. Saturday, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville. Williams, Alice: 11 a.m. Saturday, Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto.

Feb 4, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Francis Virginia (Jenny) Brooks Private Family Services celebrating the life of Mrs. Francis Virginia (Jenny) Brooks, 95, of Monroe, LA will be held Sunday, February 5, 2012 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. George R. Cunningham officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA. Mrs. Brooks passed away Thursday, February 02, 2012, at Avalon Place. The family would like to give special thanks to Vivian Hollis, Jean Sampson and Kim Ross for the love and care they gave their mother during her lengthy illness. Jenny loved spending time in the outdoors, fishing and gardening with her husband. Together they grew a wide variety of flowers, and fed their family with the fruits and vegetables from their garden and the livestock they raised. She also loved to gather pecans with her children from their many pecan trees. In her later years, she especially enjoyed visits from her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Brooks was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Morgan R. Brooks and her sisters and brothers. Survivors include three daughters, Barbara Jean Ivy, Jo Ann Borden, and Peggy Joyce Brooks; brother, John C. Colvin (Margie); grandchildren, Tony Ivy (Tami), Casey Ivy (Rebekah), Kelly Reeves (Scott), Marti Berry (Roger), Mandi Rudolph (George), and Misti Cunningham (Russ); great-grandchildren, Evans Knight, Callie Ivy, Morgan and Hayden Anthony, Logan and Claire Reeves, Zachary and Trevor Buster, Cameron and Connor Keith Cunningham; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be grandsons and grandsons-in-law. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 7:00PM, Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 4, 2012

Matille Lindsay Graveside service for Matille Lindsay, 78 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, February 5, 2012, at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe. Rev Woods Watson will be officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. She was born August 26, 1933 in Ripley, Tennessee and passed away February 1, 2012. She was a retired teacher and guidance counselor for Ouachita Parish Schools, a member of First Baptist Church West Monroe and a graduate of Neville High School and ULM. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Emma Latham. Survivors include her son, Dave Lindsay and wife Cindy of Rochester Hills, Michigan; daughter, Lynn Heath and husband Gary of West Plains, Missouri; 2 grandchildren; Channa and James Lindsay; sister, Charlotte Dante and husband Jules; brother, Elton Latham; several nieces and nephews. 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 February 4, 2012

Lyle P. Moore Funeral services for Mrs. Lyle P. Moore, 83, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, February 4, 2012, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 357 Swartz School Road, Monroe, LA, with Rev. Job Edathinatt officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Lyle Parker Moore, born August 11, 1928 passed away unexpectedly Wednesday February 1, 2012. She was a seamstress and as such made many dance costumes, cheerleader outfits, as well as many garments for herself and others. She also made alterations on many band uniforms when her son was a band student. Most notably, before she retired, she was the seamstress for the Catholic nuns at Saint Francis Medical Center. Lyle was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church where she served on the Altar Society and taught catechism to the four and five year old children. She is preceded in death by her husband Wylie Moore, sister Pat Wilson, brothers Thad Parker and George W. Parker, parents Rachel and George Parker. Lyle is survived by her son Carl and his wife Miriam, sister Harriett Smith, granddaughter Margaret Renee Jimenez, great granddaughters, Kennedy, Tristan and Mason Jimenez, as well as many nieces and nephews and numerous friends. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers will be Jeff Smith, Clay Craft, Barry Craft, Royce Richardson, Wallace O'Lindle, Al Wilkinson, R. A. Rigsby, Buddy Hart, and Kenny Fontana. Her family would like to thank the medical staff and many caregivers who have tended to her needs. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 4, 2012

"Uncle Pencil" A. K. A. Michael Allen Powell Michael Allen Powell was born Nov. 20, 1963 in Ouachita Parish, LA. and passed on Jan. 27, 2012 after a brief illness. Pencil had a zest for life and was an avid hunter and fisherman as well as other hobbies. He was the owner of J. P. Windows and Doors and had a passion for the windows and doors business. He is preceded in death by his father, Frank Powell; brother, Frank, Jr. and sister Pamela Reno. He is survived by his daughter, Chloe; Mother, Esther "Jerry" Powell, four sisters, Pat Rogers and husband, Charlie and daughter, Victoria, Barbara Meeks and daughters, Jodie and Jennifer, Melinda Sacarob and husband, Harvey and daughter, Malie, Rhonda Griffith and husband, Michael and daughter, Zoe, Pam Reno (dec.) and daughters, Stacey, Judi and Jessica and one brother, Jeffrey Powell and daughters, Jade and Abbi as well as numerous adopted people. Memorial will be held Sat., Feb. 4, 2012, at J. P. Windows and Doors, 321 Trenton St., West Monroe, La. from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM. Officiating will be Jessy McCoy. All floral and monetary donations can be sent to J. P. Windows and Doors Published in The News Star from February 2 to February 4, 2012

Sharon Shaffer Shepherd Funeral services celebrating the life of Sharon Shaffer Shepherd will be held Monday, February 6, 2012 at 10:00 AM at the Oak Grove United Methodist Church with Reverend Wayne Howington and Reverend Ed Dilworth officiating. Interment will follow in the Oak Grove United Methodist Cemetery. Mrs. Shepherd passed away Thursday, February 2, 2012 at her home. Visitation will be held Sunday, February 5, 2012 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden. Sharon was born on June 2, 1946 to Morgan and Claudie Shaffer and grew up in the Oak Grove community south of Gibsland. She attended school and played basketball at Gibsland High School. She attended college at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches and earned a BA degree in Home Economics. On January 25, 1980, Sharon married Elwood Allen Shepherd, Sr. and they made their home in the Oak Grove community. They loved to travel around the country fishing for white perch in the Crappie Masters tournament circuit. Sharon began her career at Louisiana Power & Light (Entergy) in 1968 and worked there until she retired in 2007. She taught countless children, homemakers and church groups how to conserve energy and to use newly introduced small appliances such as the microwave and induction cook tops. In her final years with Entergy she sold the company's services to businesses and subdivision developers. Even though she was retired, she remained a close friend and mentor to many fellow employees. Sharon was a dedicated Christian and a lifetime member of the Oak Grove United Methodist Church where she played the piano and served as Treasurer for many, many years. In the spring of 2010, she became a member of the Cross Bayou Emmaus Community. Family, friends and co-workers have often commented that she taught her world to smile. When she smiled she glowed with the grace and beauty of Christ. She was a true reflection of the Light of Christ to everyone that she met and inspired everyone around her to be a better person. Sharon was preceded in death by her father - Morgan C. Shaffer, brother - Lloyd Morgan Shaffer, and brother-in-law Elisha "Buddy" Payne. She is survived by her mother - Claudie Lee Sanders Shaffer; husband - Elwood Allen Shepherd, Sr.; sister - Shirley Shaffer Payne; children - Tonya Striplin and her husband Paul, Monika Locke, her husband Lee and son Grisham, Jodie Sharum and her husband Dennis, Cindy Lasyone, Elwood Shepherd, Jr., John Shepherd, and Serena Shepherd; sister-in-law - Pabla "Vickie" Shaffer; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers will be Randy Shaffer, Rodney Shaffer, Jimmy Smith, Robert Moncrief, Eddie Permenter, and Byron Williams. The family would like to extend their thanks to Dr. Charles Hargon, the staff of the Willis-Knighton Cancer Center and Willis-Knighton Pierremont; the staff of Magnolia Home Health and the staff of Agape Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Oak Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, as several family members have severe allergic reactions to flowers, cologne and perfume. Rose-Neath Funeral Home 211 Murrell Street Minden, Louisiana 71055 (318) 377-3412 Fax (318) 377-0227 Published in The News Star from February 4 to February 5, 2012

Marvin Fluitt, 74 Marvin Fluitt of West Monroe, retired Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development inspector, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson. Visitation is 1-1:45 p.m. Saturday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Edith L. Furlow, 78 Edith Louise Furlow of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 11 a.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Helen L. Hodges, 81 Helen L. Hodges of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Graceminster Presbyterian Church under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Jeremiah D. McFarland, infant RAYVILLE — Jeremiah Deonte' McFarland, the infant son of Shree McFarland and Antjuan Ellis, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Adile Cemetery, Mangham. Arrangements are under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Walter McWright, 52 TALLULAH — Walter McWright, a teacher and counselor, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mathews Church. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Monday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery.

Suzanne M. Miller, 32 SIKES — Suzanne Michelle Miller died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Visitation is 5 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Wright Cemetery.

Melody Morrow, 44 Melody Morrow of Monroe, family nurse practitioner, died Friday. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Bobbie J. Parrott, 79 Bobbie Jean Parrott of West Monroe, a retired restaurant manager, died Saturday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Heather D. Weeks, 36 OAK GROVE — Heather Dawn Weeks, a dog breeder, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is noon Saturday until service time. Burial will be in Kilbourne Cemetery.

Melba Sue West, 63 TRUXNO — Melba Sue West, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Conway Church Cemetery, Conway. Visitation is noon until 1 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Shirley Wilds, 71 JONESBORO — Shirley Wilds, formerly of West Monroe, credit services representative, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Katie Mae Wooten, 51 COLUMBIA — Katie Mae Wooten, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Victoria Young, 61 COLUMBIA — Victoria Young, a nurse's aide, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Sheryl R. Zigler, 50 Sheryl Robin Bowie Zigler of Calhoun, a receptionist, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Browning, Mattie Wilson: 2 p.m. Saturday, Cypress Creek Baptist Church. Carter, Edna: 1 p.m. Saturday, China Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Coleman, Jessie J.: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe. Curry, W.E.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Daniels, Zelia: 11 a.m. Saturday, Riverside Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Dixon III, Randall: 1 p.m. Saturday, Newellton Chapel Baptist Church, Newellton. Estill, John: 11 a.m. Saturday, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe. Gates, Frances G.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Dubach United Methodist Church. Gray, Hobert B.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Union Baptist Church, Bosco. Griffin, Joe Ann: 11 a.m. Saturday, New St. Mark Church, Waterproof. Hardaway, Gussie Lee: 3 p.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church, Homer. Honor Sr., Rondell: 11 a.m. Saturday, Free Will Apostolic Church. Hunt, Malcom Dean: 10 a.m. Saturday, Harmony Baptist Church, Collinston. Kavanaugh, Lillian: 11 a.m. Saturday, Morning Star Baptist Church, Clarks. Lewis, James Edward "Jim": 11 a.m. Saturday, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston. Moore, Lyle: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Natt, Edna: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Matthew, Mangham. Pylant, Janice Ray Stevens: 2 p.m. Sunday, New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe. Simpson, Louis Charles: 11 a.m. Saturday, Greater Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Williams, Aileen: 11 a.m. Saturday, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville. Williams, Alice: 11 a.m. Saturday, Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto.

Feb 5, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Merlie Adams Funeral services for Merlie Adams, age 101, will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at the Rayville Church of God with Rev. Jimmy Pelley and J.W. Bunn officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Mrs. Adams was born on July 5, 1910 and passed away Saturday February 4, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents Pat and Dora Ainsworth, husband Leon Adams, and infant daughter Glenda Gaye. She was a loving mother to her four surviving daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and John Greer, Elaine and Floyd Duchesne, Dorene DeVoter and Ann Johnston. She was blessed with seven grandchildren, Sherra Montz, Lisa Sitko, Brenda Roark, Cynthia Duchesne Hardin, Sonya Bradley, Roger Duchesne and Keith Johnston, 13 great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be J.W. Bunn, Rick Richmond, Clint Simmons, Austin Harrelson, Billy Johnston and Rev. George Bloomingdale. Honorary pallbearers will be Fred Lovelady, TJ Sitko and Doyle Morgan. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, 1200 Lamy Lane. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Rayville Church of God of which she was a member. PO Box 751 Rayville, LA 71269. Online condolences maybe sent to www.kilpatrickfunreralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 5, 2012

Helen Humphries Browning Funeral services for Mrs. Helen A. Humphries Browning age 91 of Olla will be held 11am Monday February 7, 2012 from the sanctuary of the First Baptist Church of Olla with the Rev. Johnny Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in the Welcome Home Cemetery at Grayson under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Olla. Visitation on Sunday will be at the Riser Funeral Home located at 4823 Main Street 165, Olla, LA from 3pm until 6pm, and on Monday from 10am until time of service at the church. Helen Arnette Humphries Browning was born on November 1, 1920 at Kelly, LA to the union of her parents Bertram G. Humphries and Amanda Warner Humphries. She was preceded in death by her parents and by her siblings, B.G. Humphries, Jr.; Terry Humphries, George Humphries, Wilton Humphries, Kenneth Humphries, Aubrey Humphries, Thelma Humphries, Lottie Humphries Miller, Mae Humphries Mayes, Cassie Humphries Powell, Ora Humphries, Neina Humphries Brown, and infant twins Clyde and Clara Humphries. Mrs. Browning was known for the wonderful smile she shared with everyone around her, and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Olla. Survivors include: Her husband, William E. "Bill" Browning of Olla, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins , and friends. The Browning Family would like to extend a heartfelt Thank you to the Lasalle Nursing Center in Jena for the love , care, and devotion shown to Mrs. Browning during her stay there, and also to Hardtner Medical Center in Urania for the level of excellence in care received while she was a patient there. Online registry/ condolence: riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Homes Olla, Louisiana Published in The News Star on February 5, 2012

Martin Thomas King, Jr. Mr. Martin Thomas King, Jr. 87, of Cleveland, MS, passed away Friday, February 3, 2012 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, LA. Visitation will be Sunday, February 5, 2012 from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Ray Funeral Home. Celebration of life service will be Monday, February 6, 2012 in the New Cleveland Cemetery. Mr. King was born to Martin Thomas King, Sr. and Ethel Janice Tucker on September 13, 1924 in Vicksburg, MS. He married Virginia Sue Thweatt in Cleveland, MS on June 5, 1955. Mr. King was the former Mayor of Cleveland and Owner of Thweatt King Funeral Home from 1958 to 1988. He is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, David Frank King. Mr. King is survived by his wife, Virginia Sue Thweatt King of Cleveland, MS; son, Martin Thomas King, III (Leanne Rutledge) of Stanley, NC; daughter, Virginia Thweatt King Meyers (Dr. Owen M. Meyers) of Monroe, LA; grandson, Noah Reese King of Stanley, NC; granddaughter, Virginia Caroline Meyers of Hattiesburg, MS; and grandson, Martin Graham Meyers of Monroe, LA. Pallbearers will be Billy Nowell, Gerald Jacks, Greg Korb, David Putnam, Boo Ferris, Kent Wyatt, Paul Janoush, Jerome Norwood and Willard Samuel. Online guestbook may be viewed and signed at www.rayfuneralhome.net Ray Funeral Home Cleveland, MS Published in The News Star on February 5, 2012

Melody Morrow Funeral services for Melody Morrow, 44, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, February 6, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Billy Castilaw officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Melody Morrow passed away Friday, February 3, 2012, at her home unexpectedly. She was born on October 2, 1967 in Ruston, Louisiana to George Harvey Stephens and Sylvia Snookie Clements. At an early age Melody was determined she wanted to be a nurse to help people. She made friends very easily and absolutely loved nursing. Melody married Max Lee Morrow Jr. on July 3, 2003 in Sondheimer, Louisiana. The love that they shared was immeasurable. She took great pride in her family as they meant the world to her. Melody loved all sports, she was an avid football fan and rooted for the New Orleans Saints with everything she had. At the time of her death, Melody was employed as a Licensed Nurse Practitioner at Primary Health Services in Monroe, Louisiana. She thoroughly enjoyed her job and her co-workers. Melody was preceded in death by her step father, John Clements. Survivors include her husband, Max L. Morrow Jr. of Monroe; children, Jason Watkins and wife Adrienne, Charles Robertson, Jr. and wife Brandy, Sierra Morrow, and Max Joseph Morrow, all of Monroe; her parents, George Harvey Stephens and wife Dourthia of Jonesboro, LA, and her mother, Sylvia Snookie Clements of Monroe; and her precious grandchild, Casey of whom she was so very proud of. Her family also included brothers, Steve Hanna and Mike Hanna; step sisters, Wanda Swanner and Jeannie Presley; stepbrothers, John Smith, Gary Smith, and James Smith; and best friend, Shandy Grisham. Melody had a host of in laws, family, friends, and patients who will miss her tremendously. Visitation will be Sunday from 3:00 PM until 5:00 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 February 5, 2012

Harold Joseph Potier, Jr. Funeral services for Harold Joseph Potier, Jr, 54, of Calhoun, LA. will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, February 6, 2012 at Christ Church in West Monroe with Rev. Tom Lowe officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Calhoun, LA, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Mr. Potier was born January 14, 1958 and passed away on February 2, 2012. Joe was at the first Saints game ever played with his father. He loved the Saints and was the number one Saints fan. Joe loved to cook and entertain his family and friends. He coached baseball and softball for the past 20 years touching the lives of literally thousands of children. Joe was a member of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff Reserve Unit. Joe loved his wife and children. He was a wonderful father and a great husband. He loved kids and mentored so many. He never judged and could always find the good in any person or situation. He was a steadfast friend. Joe loved his Lord and Savior and always talked and witnessed to everyone about God. He is preceded in death by his parents Harold and Bonnie Potier and his sister Carol Diane Potier Langenberg. Survivors include his wife Nadine Renee Potier; children, Brooke Dian Portier Fonte and husband Dustin, Zachary Joseph Ray Potier, Nicholas Ryan Reynolds, Garrett Lane Reynolds, Misty Russell; grandchildren, Brett, Lauren, Tye, Roxanne and Piper; mother and father-in-law, Bobbie and Suzanne Shelton. Pallbearers will be Todd Bordelon, Nick Reynolds, Garrett Reynolds, Dustin Fonte, Marcus Clark, Andrew Wisenor, and Chuck Burkett. Honorary Pallbearers will be Calvin Golden and Richie Grant. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until service time Monday February 6, 2012 at Christ Church. Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 5, 2012

Sharon Shaffer Shepherd Funeral services celebrating the life of Sharon Shaffer Shepherd will be held Monday, February 6, 2012 at 10:00 AM at the Oak Grove United Methodist Church with Reverend Wayne Howington and Reverend Ed Dilworth officiating. Interment will follow in the Oak Grove United Methodist Cemetery. Mrs. Shepherd passed away Thursday, February 2, 2012 at her home. Visitation will be held Sunday, February 5, 2012 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden. Sharon was born on June 2, 1946 to Morgan and Claudie Shaffer and grew up in the Oak Grove community south of Gibsland. She attended school and played basketball at Gibsland High School. She attended college at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches and earned a BA degree in Home Economics. On January 25, 1980, Sharon married Elwood Allen Shepherd, Sr. and they made their home in the Oak Grove community. They loved to travel around the country fishing for white perch in the Crappie Masters tournament circuit. Sharon began her career at Louisiana Power & Light (Entergy) in 1968 and worked there until she retired in 2007. She taught countless children, homemakers and church groups how to conserve energy and to use newly introduced small appliances such as the microwave and induction cook tops. In her final years with Entergy she sold the company's services to businesses and subdivision developers. Even though she was retired, she remained a close friend and mentor to many fellow employees. Sharon was a dedicated Christian and a lifetime member of the Oak Grove United Methodist Church where she played the piano and served as Treasurer for many, many years. In the spring of 2010, she became a member of the Cross Bayou Emmaus Community. Family, friends and co-workers have often commented that she taught her world to smile. When she smiled she glowed with the grace and beauty of Christ. She was a true reflection of the Light of Christ to everyone that she met and inspired everyone around her to be a better person. Sharon was preceded in death by her father - Morgan C. Shaffer, brother - Lloyd Morgan Shaffer, and brother-in-law Elisha "Buddy" Payne. She is survived by her mother - Claudie Lee Sanders Shaffer; husband - Elwood Allen Shepherd, Sr.; sister - Shirley Shaffer Payne; children - Tonya Striplin and her husband Paul, Monika Locke, her husband Lee and son Grisham, Jodie Sharum and her husband Dennis, Cindy Lasyone, Elwood Shepherd, Jr., John Shepherd, and Serena Shepherd; sister-in-law - Pabla "Vickie" Shaffer; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers will be Randy Shaffer, Rodney Shaffer, Jimmy Smith, Robert Moncrief, Eddie Permenter, and Byron Williams. The family would like to extend their thanks to Dr. Charles Hargon, the staff of the Willis-Knighton Cancer Center and Willis-Knighton Pierremont; the staff of Magnolia Home Health and the staff of Agape Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Oak Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, as several family members have severe allergic reactions to flowers, cologne and perfume. Rose-Neath Funeral Home 211 Murrell Street Minden, Louisiana 71055 (318) 377-3412 Fax (318) 377-0227 Published in The News Star from February 4 to February 5, 2012

Feb 6, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Danny A. Littleton Funeral Services for Daniel Arthur (Danny) Littleton, 40, of Tupelo, Mississippi will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in West Monroe where Danny was a former member. Interment will be at Start Cemetery in Start, LA under the arrangements of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Danny was born in West Monroe, LA on December 1, 1971 and passed away in Tupelo, MS on February 3, 2012. Danny was a graduate of West Monroe High School, the University of Louisiana at Monroe, and Missouri State University. He was employed at the North MS Medical Center as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Danny grew up in West Monroe where he was a member of McClendon Baptist Church. Danny was a member of Harrisburg Baptist Church in Tupelo, MS at the time of his death. He was a faithful, loving husband, a father who adored his two daughters, and a great friend to many people. He was an avid LSU fan. He also loved playing basketball and ping-pong with his daughters and friends. He is survived by his wife, Amy Lynn Gewin Littleton, two daughters, Avery-Claire Littleton and Addison Elise Littleton of Tupelo, MS; his parents, Daniel and Lahonda Littleton of West Monroe; one brother and sister-in-law, Dr. Troy Littleton and Laura Beth of Littleton, MA; and two nephews, Ryan Littleton and Casey Brownell. He is also survived by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Benny and Elaine Gewin of West Monroe; his sister-in-law and her husband, Jeannie and Alan Tinker of Ruston, LA, many other relatives and a host of friends. Pallbearers are David Avant, Marty Dexter, Clint Fontana, Keith James, Dr. Bill Kirksey and Chris Rousseau. No words can express how much Danny will be missed, how much our hearts ache at his home-going, but we take hope in the assurance that we will meet again. We are thankful for the love and support shown to us by the many relatives, friends, and the wonderful neighbors who have wrapped their arms around us and surrounded us with love. Visitation will be at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church beginning at 10:00 AM, Tuesday. A Celebration of Danny's life will be held at the Harrisburg Baptist Church, Tupelo, on Friday, February 10, 2012. In lieu of flowers an education fund for the girls will be set up at BancorpSouth. Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 6, 2012

Rev. Harold Spillers Funeral services for Rev. Harold Spillers, 81, of Rayville, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville, LA with Rev. Steve Ballard and Rev. Charlie Gowin officiating. Interment will follow in Stevenson Cemetery, Rayville, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Harold was born July 6, 1930 in Calhoun, LA and passed away Saturday, February 4, 2012 in West Monroe, LA after a lengthy illness. Bro. Harold founded Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in 1972 where he remained the pastor until his passing. He has helped many young men into the ministry. Bro. Harold help start churches in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and Mississippi. He made many visits to those churches over the years to lend his support during their camp meetings. Rev. Spillers is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Jane Spillers; father, Howard Spillers; brothers, Jack Spillers, Jeff Spillers, and Elbert Spillers; brother-in-law, Wayne Ervin; and nephew, Sidney Patton. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Lena Mae King Spillers of Rayville, LA; children, Harold Spillers, Jr. and wife, Jill of West Monroe, LA and Vickie Freeland and husband, Gary of Downsville, LA; grandchildren, Gary Freeland, Jr., Clay Freeland and wife, Megan, Megan Freeland, Gus Broussard, Sam Broussard, and Mary Jane Spillers; brother, Howard G. Spillers and wife, Vel of Minden, LA; sisters, Mary Ann Lenard and husband, Bob of West Monroe, LA, Helen Ervin of West Monroe, LA, and Anna Moody and husband, Pat of Slidell, LA; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are grandsons, Gary Freeland, Jr., Clay Freeland, Gus Broussard, and Sam Broussard; nephews, Mike Spillers, Elbert Spillers, Jr., Paul Spillers, Allen Spillers, Mark Lenard, Tim Ervin, Jeff Spillers, Jamie Spillers, Louie Patton, and Sean Moody. Honorary pallbearers are the Men of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM, Monday, February 6, 2012 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville, LA. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Mt. Calvary Baptist Church of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , Memphis, TN. To leave condolences for the family go to brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on February 6, 2012

Billy Boullt, 68 Billy Boullt of West Monroe, a retired truck driver, died Saturday. The funeral is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Visitation will be 5 - 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Helen Browning, 91 OLLA — Helen Humphries Browning, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is scheduled at 11 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church, Olla. Burial will follow at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson, under direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Visitation is scheduled from 10 a.m. until service time at the church.

Lessie Ford, 97 JONESBORO — Lessie (Miles) Ford, died Saturday. The funeral is scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of the Southern Funeral Home of Jonesboro. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Interment will be at the Transport Cemetary near Dodson under the direction of Southern Funeral Home.

Melody Morrow, 44 Melody Morrow of Monroe, a family nurse practitioner, died Friday. The funeral is scheduled at 2 p.m. Monday in the Mulhearn Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road. Burial will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Teddy "Ted" Nolan, 69 BERNICE — Teddy "Ted" Nolan, retired with Eastman Kodak, died Saturday. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville.

Jessie Peterson, 82 EL PASO, Texas — Jessie Lee Jones Peterson, a cosmetologist formerly of Monroe, died Jan. 29. The funeral is scheduled at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will follow at Richwood Memorial Gardens. Visitation is scheduled from 1-6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Family hour is 6-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Harold Potier Jr., 54 Harold Joseph Potier Jr. of Calhoun, owner of First Choice Plumbing, died Thursday. The funeral is scheduled at 2 p.m. Monday at Christ Church, West Monroe, under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will follow at Roselawn memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun. Visitation is scheduled from 11 a.m. until service time at the church.

Bobby G. Taylor, 75 MANGHAM — Bobby G. Taylor died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Dennis H. Wheelington, 65 OAK GROVE — Dennis Harold Wheelington, area manager for Terminix, died Saturday. The funeral is scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel, Oak Grove. Visitation will be 11:30-2 p.m.

Victoria L. Young, 61 OLLA — Victoria L. Young, a certified nursing assistant, died Thursday. A memorial service is scheduled at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Olla Housing Authority Community Center, Olla, under direction of Riser Funeral Home. Visitation is scheduled from 2 p.m. until the memorial service at the community center.

Previously acknowledged: Halford, Nancy Amox: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia. McFarland, Jeremiah Deonte': 10 a.m. Tuesday, Adile Cemetery, Mangham. McWright, Walter: 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. Matthews Church, Tallulah. Mitchell, Melvin: 1 p.m. Monday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Vogt, Dr. Eugene W. Jr.: 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Ferriday.

Feb 7, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Billy "Bill" Boullt Funeral services for Billy "Bill" Boullt 68, of West Monroe, LA will be at 2:00 PM, Thursday, February 9, 2012, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Billy was born on October 1, 1943 in Monroe, Louisiana and passed away at his home surrounded by his family on February 4, 2012. He was a retired truck driver. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth E. Driggers, brother, Bobby Mathews and daughter, Andrea Boullt. He is survived by his wife, Shelley; son, Jerry Wall daughters; Lisa Boullt and Shelby Boullt; brothers, Gene Mathews, James Mathews and wife Peggy, Robert Driggers and Tommy Driggers; sisters, Carol Woods, Betty Rice and husband NJ and Elizabeth McMurry and husband Clinton, grandchildren, Meghan Collins and Nik Wall, great granddaughter, Addyson Collins, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Chad Jerkins, Nathan Rice, Bryant Fox, Cedric Crain, Keith Coburn, and Neil Moffett. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday February 8, 2012 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 7, 2012

Madison Grace Hall Monroe, LA Funeral service for Madison Grace Hall, age 4 months, of Jamestown, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston, LA. Officiating the service will be Rev. Robert Davis. Interment will follow at Enterprise Cemetery in Farmerville, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Madison was born on October 5, 2011 and passed away February 5, 2012. She is survived by her parents Scott and Wendy Stuart Hall of Jamestown, LA formerly of Monroe, LA; sister: Makenzie Anne Hall also of Jamestown; paternal grandparents: Bobby Jr. and Sleda Hall of Monroe, LA; maternal grandparents: Milton "Pero" and Robin Stuart of Swartz, LA; paternal great grandparents: Marian J. and Curtis White of New Orleans, LA; paternal great grandparent: Alphonso "AL" Villafarra of Metairie, LA; paternal great grandparents: Bob Sr. and Shirley Hall of Des-Allemands, LA ; maternal great- great grandmothers: Margie Stuart of Sterlington, LA and Willie Roberts of Alto, LA. Pallbearers will be Elbert "Elmo" McKinney and Andrew Hall. Honorary Pallbearers will be Billy Stuart, Ronnie Hagood, Marcus Yarbrough, Troy Villafarra and Bobby Hall, Jr. Memorials may be made to the Social Springs Baptist Church, 5455 Hwy 371 Ringgold, LA 71068. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday, February 8, 2012 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 February 7, 2012

Alice M. Jones Alice M. Jones (formerly Cordry), age 85, of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away at her home on Saturday, February 4, 2012. Alice was born on January 4, 1927, in Monroe, Louisiana, to the late Jasper Earl and Katie (Freeman) Jones. She was a life long educator, teaching in schools throughout this country and abroad. She earned her Masters in Education from Syracuse University in 1951. Several times she was honored as Teacher of the Year and also as 4-H Leader of the Year in Louisiana. She enjoyed reading, traveling, acting in local theater groups, and gardening. She loved her family, especially the time she spent with her grandchildren. She was a dedicated volunteer at a number of women's shelters and literacy groups. Survivors include her children, Sharon (Bob) Krohne, Excelsior Springs, Missouri; Julia Singer, Seattle; Christopher (Gayle Paul) St. John, San Francisco; and Catherine (Todd) McKenzie, Appleton, Wisconsin; her grandchildren, Vicki (Dave) Hillen, Josh (Angela) Bright, Mason Berg, Alycia Berg, Amber McKenzie and Laurel McKenzie; her great grandchildren, Caleb Hillen, Sidnee Hillen, Haylee Hillen, Alyssa Hillen, Jacob Bright and Jameson Bright; and her sister, Colleen (John) Wackerl. She is further survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Alice was preceded in death by her brother, Jasper Earl Jones, Jr. Memorial services will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME, Appleton, with Rev. Roger Bertschausen officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. until the time of services. In her memory, donations to your local women's shelter or literacy group are appreciated. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff at Appleton Retirement Community and ThedaCare Hospice for their loving care. Online Condolences www.wichmannfargo.com Wichmann Funeral Home 537 N. Superior Street Appleton, WI 920-739-1231 Published in The News Star on February 7, 2012

Bobby Gene Taylor Funeral services for Bobby Gene Taylor, 75 of Mangham, LA will be held at Friendship Baptist Church on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Buford Brady and Rev. Prentis Gandy officiating. Interment will follow at Baskin Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial. Bobby Taylor was born on March 14, 1936 in Crowville, Louisiana and passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012 at Richardson Medical Center in Rayville. He was a resident of Mangham, a sign and traffic superintendent for the State of Louisiana and a member of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Lee and Emma Odell (Pierce) Taylor; 3 sisters, Evelyn Alexander, Maudie Jolly, and Willie Mae Cobb; grandson, Josh Taylor. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Stella Ruth (Aaron) Taylor of Mangham, LA; 4 daughters, Pam Lord and husband David of Baskin, LA; Robyn Jordan and husband Paul of Baskin, LA; Brandy Taylor of Winnsboro, LA; and Terry Humphries and husband Jerry Wayne of Baskin, LA; 2 brothers, J. L. Taylor and wife Janice of Baskin, LA; special brother, Robert Aaron of Bay Springs, MS; special sister, Martha Kelley and husband Thomas of Laurel, MS; 9 Grandchildren and 8 Great grandchildren and a host of nieces nephews, family and friends. The Pallbearers will be David Lord, Hunter Jordan, James Taylor, Justin Lord, Kit Bryan and Paul Jordan. The Honorary Pallbearers will be Colton Jordan, David Aaron, Earl Aaron and Eric Benson. The family will receive friends at Friendship Baptist Church beginning at 5:00 PM, Tuesday, February 7, 2012. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on February 7, 2012

Merlie Adams, 101 Merlie Adams of Monroe died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Rayville Church of God. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park.

Joetta S. Caskey, 81 JONESBORO — Joetta S. Caskey died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Transport Cemetery, Dodson.

Margaret Duckworth, 91 BASTROP — Margaret Hays Mosely Duckworth, retired schoolteacher, died Friday. Services are 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Sheila E. Farrar, 46 MONTEREY — Sheila Eames Farrar, co-owner of Head-2-Toe Beauty Salon, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lismore Baptist Church, Monterey. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Greg Hillhouse Sr., 40 RAYVILLE — Greg Hillhouse Sr. died Sunday. Memorial services will be held at a later date under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Charles Horne, 81 Charles "Cuz" Horne, retired principal and coach of Central High School in Franklin Parish, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Ogden Cemetery, Liddieville.

Artis Leslie, 85 Artis Leslie, a log truck driver, died Jan. 30. Memorial services are at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 10 a.m. Tuesday until service time at the funeral home.

Danny A. Littleton, 40 TUPELO, Miss. — Danny A. Littleton, formerly of West Monroe, a nurse anesthetist for North Mississippi Medical Center, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Vernon Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. Tuesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Start Cemetery, Start, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Justin L. Ponder, 16 JONESBORO — Justin Lynn Ponder died Friday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Gayla Traina Cemetery, Jonesboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Michael L. Robertson, 54 SAREPTA — Michael L. Robertson, a crane operator, died Monday. Services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 1-3 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Tina L. Singleton, 33 FARMERVILLE — Tina Louise Singleton, a poultry operator, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Raymond G. Smith, 76 VIDALIA — Raymond G. Smith died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.

Rev. Harold Spillers, 81 RAYVILLE — The Rev. Harold Spillers, a minister, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial will be in Stevenson Cemetery, Rayville, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Bobby G. Taylor, 75 MANGHAM — Bobby G. Taylor of Mangham, retired state sign and traffic superintendent, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Friendship Baptist Church, Baskin. Visitation begins at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Baskin Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

J.M. Trisler, 72 JONESVILLE — J.M. "Booger" Trisler died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mayna Church of God, Jonesville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Palo Alto Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Mavis E. Weeks, 86 BASTROP — Mavis Elaine May Weeks, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 1-3 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Boultt, Billy: 2 p.m. Thursday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Ford, Lessie: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Halford, Nancy Amos: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia. McFarland, Jeremiah Deonte`: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Adile Cemetery, Mangham. McWright, Walter: 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. Matthews Church, Tallulah. Peterson, Jessie: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Vogt Jr., Dr. Eugene W.: 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Ferriday. Young, Victoria L.: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Olla Housing Authority Community Center, Olla.

Feb 8, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Eva Evelyn Duchesne Funeral services for Eva Evelyn Duchesne, 93, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, February 9, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Lindle Stewart and Rev. Ricky Baker officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Duchesne passed away Tuesday, February 07, 2012, at St. Francis Medical Center. She was a member of Grace Baptist church. Survivors include her two sons, Charlie L. Hansford and wife Karri, and Gary Duchesne; two grandsons, Charles Hansford and wife Jada, and Micah Johnson; and three great grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday 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 February 8, 2012

Shirley Pamela Lambert Funeral services for Shirley Pamela Lambert, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, Feb. 7, at Riverwood Family Funeral Service, with burial in Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Lambert, 62, died Feb. 4, 2012, at her residence. She was born in Mississippi on June 4, 1949. She was a homemaker and a member of First United Pentecostal Church in West Monroe. Preceding her in death were her father, Thomas Jefferson Sykes and husband, J.P. Lambert. Survivors are her mother, Mary Maude Givens; sons, Wendell Sykes and Travis Lambert, both of West Monroe, LA; daughter, Brenda Lambert, of West Monroe; brothers, Thomas Jerry Sykes, of West Monroe, James Larry Sykes, of Swartz, LA, and Billy Ray Sykes, of West Monroe; sisters, Deborah Ann McKee, of Villa Ricca, Ga., and Sherry Edwards, of Rayville, LA; seven grandchildren, Felicia Browder, Darren Lambert, Ashley Sykes, Dylan Lewis, Tiffany Sykes, Devin Lewis and DeAnn Lewis; and two great-grandchildren, Blake Browder and Austin Browder and numerous nieces and nephews. Riverwood Family Funeral Service Brookhaven MS Published in The News Star on February 8, 2012

Merlie Adams, 101 Merlie Adams of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Rayville Church of God. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park.

Thelma Adams, 76 MER ROUGE — Thelma Louise Dickerson Adams, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at Carter Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Christine L. Benson, 67 EROS — Christine Lucille Benson, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Oak Grove Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday and noon until 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Mount Vernon Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Billy Boullt, 68 Billy "Bill" Boullt of West Monroe, a retired truck driver, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe.

Tom Henderson, 82 Tom Henderson of Monroe, a laborer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Lester W. Hopkins, 62 Lester Wayne Hopkins of West Monroe, self-employed, died Monday. Visitation is 10 a.m. until noon Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Hubert Howard, 90 WINNFIELD — Hubert Howard, a switchman, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Southern Funeral Home. Visitation is 5 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Jerusalem Cemetery.

Robert S. Hurst, 25 CHARLESTON, S.C. — Robert Shane Hurst died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Rev. Fred Jones Sr., 72 TALLULAH — The Rev. Fred Jones Sr., a pastor and laborer, died Saturday. Services are noon Saturday at First Kingdom Baptist Church. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery, Ferriday, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

Rosie L. Long, 77 LONG BEACH, Calif. — Rosie Laverne Long, formerly of Clayton, died Jan. 28. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mark Baptist Church, Clayton. Visitation is 10 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in George Davis Memorial Gardens, Clayton, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Ula Gilmore-Lyons, 46 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Ula Mae Gilmore-Lyons, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Lake Providence High School auditorium. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery.

Tina Singleton, 33 FARMERVILLE — Tina Singleton, a poultry operator, died Friday. Services are 7 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation is 6 p.m. Thursday until service time at the funeral home. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Friday at Meridian Cemetery.

Jackson P. Smith, infant FARMERVILLE — Jackson Porter Smith, the infant son of Rocky and Racheal Smith, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Adams, Merlie: 10 a.m. Thursday, Rayville Church of God. Caskey, Joetta S.: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Duckworth, Margaret H. Mosely: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Farrar, Sheila Eames: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Lismore Baptist Church, Monterey. Horne, Charles "Cuz": 2 p.m. Wednesday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Ponder, Justin Lynn: 1 p.m. Thursday, Gayla Traina Cemetery, Jonesboro. Robertson, Michael L.: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Smith, Raymond G.: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia. Taylor, Bobby G.: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Friendship Baptist Church, Baskin. Trisler, J.M. "Booger": 10 a.m. Thursday, Mayna Church of God, Jonesville.

Feb 9, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Daisy Fulton Bergeron Mrs. Daisy Fulton Bergeron, 99, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2012, in Yellville, AR. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 9th, at Osborn Funeral Home. Graveside services will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 10, 2012, at Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens, West Monroe, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Tom Howe of Christ United Methodist Church. Mrs. Bergeron was a native of Greensburg, LA and a resident of Shreveport for 15 years. She was in the last graduating class of Mansfield Female College, receiving her Bachelor and Masters degrees from LA State Normal College and also attended LSU, B.R., Stanford and North Texas State University. She retired as a math and physics teacher at West Monroe High School. Mrs. Bergeron was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Ben and Dora Mary Barr Fulton; four brothers, J. B., Clyde Sr., Dudley Sr., and Fred Fulton; two sisters, Alma Kellum and Ina Holstead; and one great grandson, Alexander Middleton. She is survived by her daughter, Bobbie Middleton and husband Marcus, of Shreveport, LA; son, Jesse Bergeron and wife, Nancy, of Yellville, AR; sister-in-law, Lucy Fulton, of Columbia, LA; four grandchildren, Michael S. and Brett A. Middleton, Jason H. Bergeron and wife, Hesi, and Eleanor B. Davenport and husband, Jason; nine great-grandchildren, Monica and Callie Middleton, Lucia and Matilda Bergeron, Jacey Davenport, Peyton Davenport, Benjamin, Donovan and Matthew Middleton; and numerous, nieces, nephews and cousins. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of Marion County Nursing Home in Yellville, AR. OSBORNFUNERALHOME.NET Osborn Funeral Home Shreveport, LA 318-865-8426 Published in The News Star on February 9, 2012

Alice Kendrick Haralson Graveside services for Alice Kendrick Haralson, 71, of Farmerville formally of Pine Bluff, Arkansas will be 11:00 AM Saturday February 18, 2012 at Good Faith Cemetery in Pine Bluff, Arkansas with Bro. Carl Trahan True officiating. Mrs. Haralson, a retired Southwestern Bell Telephone Company employee went to her heavenly home on Friday February 10, 2012. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Southwestern Bell Pioneers. She is preceded in death by her parents Jack & Evelyn Kendrick; Sister-Margaret Coats; Brother-Jesse Kendrick and grandson-Cody Alan Plummer. Survivors include 2 daughters: Debbie King Barnes (Keith) of Clinton, AR; Lynne Nutt Plummer (Peanut) of Marion, LA; 1 Sister-Nancy Wallace (Paul) of Pine Bluff, AR; 4 Grandchildren-Christopher Haralson (Stephanie) of Ruston; Hollie King of Sterlington; B. J. Plummer of Marion and Lori Plummer of Marion. 2 Great grandchildren: Alyssa Greer of Monroe and Nicholas Greer of Ruston. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Online messages for the family may be left at farrarfh.com Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star from February 11 to February 13, 2012

"Holly" Hollingsworth, Jr. Services for James Posey "Holly" Hollingsworth, Jr., 88, of Kaufman, TX are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Saturday, February 11, 2012 at First Christian Church of Kaufman with the Rev. Phillip Chacko officiating under the direction of Eubank Funeral Home, Canton, TX. Graveside services at 2:00 PM will be in Ridge Park Cemetery, Hillsboro, TX. Memorials may be made to any veteran's organization. Hollingsworth slipped the surly bonds of earth Feb. 5, 2012, in Monroe. Mr. Hollingsworth was born August 19, 1923 in Hillsboro to James Posey, Sr. and Pansy K. Menefee Hollingsworth. Holly lived in Kaufman for the past 30 years. He had recently relocated to the Northeast Louisiana War Veterans' Home in order to be closer to his family. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Kaufman, Odd Fellows Lodge and the VFW Post in Wills Point, TX. He was also a member of the Kaufman Senior Citizens Center. He retired from the Morton salt mines in Grand Saline, TX. Holly was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Lou Ann Hollingsworth. He is survived by 3 daughters and 3 sons: Pansy Ruth and Denny Auman of Graham, WA, Susan Guizzetti and Roy of Tacoma, WA, Jan and Butch Woolsey of Flint, TX, James P., III "Jimmy" and Louise of Graham, WA, Jay Wesley and Terri of West Monroe, and Clay Douglas and Coni of Monroe. Local grandchildren and great-grandchildren surviving him are: Cathaleen Mandell, Carolyn Hollingsworth, Sunny Gomila, Jaye Lyn Hatten, Misty Reynolds, Bruce Alan Daigle, II, Chris Hollingsworth, Corine Hollingsworth Naron, Brock Butler, Samantha Hollingsworth, Jacob Hollingsworth, Alyssa Gomila, Nathan Gomila, Trent Gomila, Jayci Hatten, Bo Hatten, Cheyenne Reynolds, Hunter Reynolds, Trey Daigle, and Gage Hollingsworth. Also surviving him are three brothers: Charles Edward of Yamhill, OR, Roy Gene and Nora of Garland, TX, Laban Menefee and Mary of Milton, FL; and sister, Linda Dale and Kelly Clements of Milton, FL. Palbearers are Chris Hollingsworth, Jay Naron, Butch Woolsey, Shane Reynolds, Mike Gomila, Mac Mandell, James Hatten, Troy Alexander, Brad Hollingsworth, Jr., Mark Hollingsworth and Mike Morley. Honorary pallbearers are Fred Davis, Doug Holloway and Greg Reed. Eubanks Funeral Home Haven Memories Canton, TX Published in The News Star on February 9, 2012

Bernard Wooley Funeral services for Bernard Wooley, 86, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, February 10, 2012, at College Place Baptist Church with Rev. Ken Fryer and Dr. Bryant Barnes officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Wooley passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at St. Francis North Hospital. He was a member and Deacon of College Place Baptist Church, and principal of Northeast Cerebral Palsy School. Mr. Wooley was a U. S. Marine Corps veteran of WWII. He was wounded on Iwo Jima and awarded the Purple Heart. Survivors include his wife of sixty-two years, Idella Newsom Wooley; three sons, Lt. Gen. Michael W. Wooley, USAF, Retired and wife Kathy DeAnn of Navarre, FL, J. Robert Wooley and wife Peggy of Baton Rouge, LA, and Richard W. "Rick" Wooley and wife Sherri of Chesterfield Township, MI; eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. Visitation will be Friday from 9:00 AM until service time at College Place Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to College Place Baptist Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 9, 2012

Feb 10, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Nancy Patton Croswell Graveside services for Mrs. Nancy Patton Croswell, 79, of Bastrop, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 11, 2012, at the Christ Church Cemetery with Rev. Rosemary Stelz officiating under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. Mrs. Croswell was born in Camden, AR on January 20, 1933 to Charles and Mary Moore Patton. She passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2012. Mrs. Croswell graduated Bastrop High School in 1951. She received a B.A. degree from Northeast Louisiana State College in 1954. She taught in the Morehouse Parish School System. She was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church where she sang in the choir and taught Sunday school for many years. Mrs. Croswell was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Croswell; parents, Charles and Mary Patton; brother, Charles Patton and his wife Betty Little Patton. She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Hurst and husband Jerre of Sterlington, LA; three grandchildren, Liam, Chelsea and Kristina; one great grandchild, Makayla; son, Clark Patton Croswell of Baton Rouge, LA; brother, George Patton and wife Martha Ann Messinger of Bastrop, LA; her twin sister, Lila Patton Wolfe of Bastrop, LA; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday at Golden Funeral Home. The family thanks the entire staff of Premier Hospice, especially Anna Brown and Mildred Bradshaw. Lucille Gee of the Council On Aging and her devoted private-duty caretakers, Alice Boley and Ethel Johnson. Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Published in The News Star on February 10, 2012

Susan Evans Graveside services for Susan Smith Evans, 56 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 11, 2012 at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens. Officiating will be Reverend Tony Smith. Interment will be there at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Susan was born July 26, 1955 in Monroe, LA and passed away February 7, 2012. She loved her family, friends, and pets. Susan took great pride in belonging to the Corvette Club. She is survived by her husband Danny; mother, Mary; son, Chris; and brother, Tommy. Visitation will be held Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 10, 2012

Jo An Miller Lawson Joan Lawson, loving wife, sister, mother and grandmother passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2012 at the age of 85 in Sandpoint, Idaho. A private family service and burial will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the Little Star Cemetery at Kelly, Louisiana, where Joan will join her husband, Melder E. Lawson. Visitation will be at the cemetery from 12:30 pm until time of service Saturday. Jo An (Joan) was born on June 29, 1926 in Wishart, MO to Willard (Button) and Phyllis Miller. Raised in rural Missouri, Joan found the love of her life when she met and later married a young sailor from Louisiana. Her husband, Mel (many fondly called him Gene), served his country in the U.S. Navy during WW II, the Korean conflict and the Cold War. Mel was often away from home, leaving Joan to raise their four children on her own. She was a brave, intelligent, strong-willed woman who never failed at anything she attempted in life. Joan had a sense of adventure and loved to travel. As the wife of a career Navy man she had ample opportunities to travel. With her young children in tow she traveled and made a home for her family in Guam, Hawaii, North Carolina, Oregon, Washington state, Missouri, and Northern California. After the death of Melder in 1986, Joan moved to Nevada and later settled in Sandpoint, Idaho. Joan never lost her sense of adventure, faith in independent thought and action, nor waivered in her love of family and friends. All who knew and loved her will miss her. Joan is survived by her two sons Alan (Charlie) Lawson of Mexico and Michael Lawson of Winslow, AZ; daughter Susan Munson of Middletown, CA; granddaughter Tamara Bertacchi of Santa Rosa, CA; grandson James Lawson; and great-grand daughter Chianne Bertacchi. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and son Jim. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in Joan and Mel's name to the Little Star Cemetery, care of Riser Funeral Home, P.O. Box 57, Columbia Louisiana. Online registry/condolences: riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Homes Columbia, Louisiana Published in The News Star on February 10, 2012

Larry Edward Simpson Memorial Services for Mr. Larry Edward Simpson, 68, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 11, 2012 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Jason Heath officiating. Mr. Simpson was born April 20, 1943 in Huntington, WV and died February 9, 2012 in West Monroe, LA. He served three years of military service in the middle sixty's. Mr. Simpson started college at Marshall University in Huntington, WV and graduated from Northeast Louisiana University in Monroe. He moved to West Monroe in 1972. While attending college, he worked full time at Dittco Products, now Premiere Products, a local steel door production company. He retired from Premiere Products at the end of 2008. After retiring he moved to the Smokey Mountain area of Tennessee. After one year and four months, his grandchildren convinced him to move back to West Monroe. Larry's greatest pleasure in life was his children and grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Leona Simpson; father, Nile Stanley Simpson and his older brother, Nile Gerome Simpson. Survivors include: his mother, Edna L Simpson; his two sons, Craig Simpson and his three children, Tyler, Keeley, and Maggie of Tyler, TX; Jay Simpson and his wife Angela and their children, Oakley, Chandler, and Victoria of West Monroe, LA; two brothers, Gary Simpson and his wife Katie of Proctorville, OH and Stanley David Simpson and his wife, Jan of Downsville; sister, Linda McIntire of Taylor, MI; and numerous nieces and nephews scattered throughout the United States. All family and friends are invited to come for visitation at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe from 1:00 PM until service time Saturday, February 11, 2012. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 10, 2012

James Earl Sullivan Funeral services for James Earl Sullivan, 74, of West Monroe will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, February 10, 2012 at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield, LA. Reverends Ken Renfro and Earnest Little will be officiating. Burial will be at the Garden Of Memories in Winnfield. Friends may visit with the family in the funeral home on Thursday from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM and on Friday from 9:00 AM until time of services. Dr. Sullivan died on February 7, 2012 at the Rapides Regional Medical Center due to multiple complications after surgery. James Earl Sullivan was the son of Lehman and Essie Sullivan, born to them in Winnfield, LA on 22 October 1937. He was a graduate of Winnfield Senior High School, Class of 1955. He earned educational degrees from Centenary College of Louisiana (B.S. 1960), Northwestern State University (M. Ed. 1964) and the University of Arkansas (PhD, 1968). James taught school for six years at Winnfield Senior High and 16 years at Northeast Louisiana University. He retired from teaching in 1984. Known to his family and friends as Earl, he was a member of Wesley Chapel, West Monroe, LA. Survivors are his wife, Cheryl Sullivan; daughter Jan DeVille of West Monroe; son Lynn Sullivan of Madison, AL and his wife Denise; stepdaughter Jennifer Washer of West Monroe and her husband David; brothers Russell Sullivan of Winnfield and his wife Jeanette; Danny Sullivan of Jonesboro, LA and his wife Mary Ann; Glen Sullivan of Waco, TX and his wife Jackie; Mike Sullivan of Ruston, LA and his wife Terri; sisters Linda Williams of Winnfield; Sandra Little of Winnfield and her husband Earnest; and Diane Gibson of Natchitoches, LA and her husband Jim. He is also survived by six grandchildren and three great grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews. Dr. Sullivan served in a variety of positions in multiple educational associations throughout his teaching career to include President of the Winn Parish Teachers Association, Election Committee of the Louisiana Teachers Association and the Louisiana Council of Professor and Educational Administration. He was the Jaycee Director of the Year, 1972 and served in the Kiwanis Club in Monroe. After he retired from teaching he farmed for several years before ending his working career as a US Postal Service mail carrier. He enjoyed fishing and gardening, but he especially cherished fellowshipping with his family and friends. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.southernfuneralhome.com Southern Funeral Home Winnfield, LA Published in The News Star on February 10, 2012

Feb 11 , 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Mary Inez Landreaux Austin Funeral Mass for Mary Inez Landreaux Austin, age 87, of West Monroe, La will be held at 2:30 PM, Sunday, February 12, 2012 at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Monroe with Rev. Job Edathinatt and Rev. Joseph Puthapally officiating. Interment will follow at St. Paschal's Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe. Inez was born November 13, 1924 and was a lifetime resident of West Monroe. She passed away on February 9, 2012 following a lengthy illness. She was a retired Office Administrator. During her career she most enjoyed being involved in the construction business and interior design of new homes. Inez enjoyed traveling, entertaining friends and relatives, working in her yard, and most of all spending time with her family, which was her pride and joy. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, M.T. Austin, to whom she was married for 61 years, her parents Ambrosine "Fee" and Joseph "Roy" Landreaux, sisters, Nita Hendrix, Doris Harkins, brothers-in-law, Buck Hendrix and Harry Stone, and a very special aunt, Mary Lee Wallette, who made her home with the Landreaux family since 1924. Survivors: her daughter, Karen Austin Schott and husband Rob, her son, David Thomas Austin and wife Robin Kelly Austin; Three granddaughters, Tania Schott Simpson, Suzanne Schott Ponti and husband Gene, Tiffany Schott Jordan and husband Brandon, grandsons Ryan Thomas Austin and Jonathan David Austin, and six great grandchildren. Inez is also survived by two sisters, Ethel Pinton and Judy Stone, five nephews and three nieces, and brother-in-law, Gail Harkins. Pallbearers will be Ryan and Jonathan Austin, Kyle Pinton, Shannon Harkins, Mike Oglesbee and Tom Oglesbee. Visitation will be from Noon until 2:00 PM Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pilots for Patients. The family gives special thanks to Marilyn Harkins, Mylinda Smith, Monica O'Neal, Kathy Goldston, Erlean Nickles, and Bessie Robinson for their love and care. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 11, 2012

Aloise Freeman Walker Funeral Service for Mrs. Aloise Freeman Walker, 89 of West Monroe, LA will be 3:30 PM, Sunday, February 12, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Randy Burdeaux officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Calhoun. Mrs. Walker was born November 16, 1922 and died February 10, 2012. She taught Sunday School at First Baptist Church for many years. During WWII she packed parachutes at Selman Field. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sydney and Desta Freeman; husband, A. A. (Gus) Walker; and brother, Truett Freeman; sister-in-laws and brother-in-law, Bea and Erby Tisdale and Ruth Winecoff. Survivors include sister in law, Fannie Freeman, nieces, Jean Wagoner, Jo Bennett, Bonnie Kirkland, and Rita Soignier; nephews, Ronnie Tisdale, Reggie Freeman, LaVaugn Tisdale, and Robbie Freeman. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Tisdale, LaVaugn Tisdale, Reggie Freeman, Jeff Freeman, Jay Freeman, and Jamie Freeman. Visitation will be from 2:30 PM until 3:30 PM Sunday, February 12, 2012 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 11, 2012

Helen Bullock, 83 DOWNSVILLE — Helen Edwina Bullock died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Holmesville Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. Monday until service time at the church. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

David Coleman, 76 JONESVILLE — David Monroe Coleman died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Young's Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery, Jena.

Charles Dumas Sr., 83 BASTROP — Charles Edward Dumas Sr. of Bastrop, a retired forester with International Paper Woodlands Division, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Susan Evans, 56 Susan Evans of West Monroe, a nurse, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Betty French, 76 Betty Jean French of West Monroe, a retired nutritionist with Glenwood Regional Medical Center, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Dora Roberts, 72 COLUMBIA — Dora M. Escalon Roberts, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Bethany Baptist Church, Hebert. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be in Bethany Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Kathy Sabo, 55 JONESBORO — Kathy Sabo died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Southern Funeral Home.

Larry Simpson, 68 Larry Edward Simpson of West Monroe, a retired purchasing agent for Premier Products, died Thursday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time at funeral home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Brown, James Elton: 10 a.m. Saturday, New Hope Cemetery, Choudrant. Cooper, Friendly B.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Christian Fellowship Church, Monroe. Crawford, Mary Janeace: 2 p.m. Saturday, Lone Cherry Cemetery. Daniels Jr., Mingo: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Myrtle Grove Baptist Church, Waterproof. Hemphill, Bobbie Lee: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Hurst, Robert "Shane": 2 p.m. Saturday, Cross Roads Baptist Church, Grayson. Johnson, Alfred: 11 a.m. Saturday, Vaughn Street Church of Christ, Delhi. Jones Sr., Rev. Fred: noon Saturday, First Kingdom Baptist Church, Tallulah. Lee, Rose: 2 p.m. Saturday, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Lyons, Ula Mae Gilmore: 11 a.m. Saturday, Lake Providence High School Auditorium. McFarland, Joanne Bennington: 2 p.m. Tuesday, McGuire United Methodist Church, West Monroe. Pardue, Joelle D.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Randle, Johnnie: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul Church of God in Christ, Bastrop. Williams, Lizzie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Olive Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Collinston. Williams, Olevia: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Alto.

Feb 12, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Beverly J. Carlisle Funeral services for Beverly J. Carlisle, 72, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 13, at Christian Life Church, Monroe, LA with Pastor Danny Chance officiating. Interment will be at Antioch Cemetery in Simsboro, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Sister Beverly Carlisle was born October 16, 1939 in Illion, NY and passed away February 11, 2012 in West Monroe, LA. She is survived by her daughter, Francine Page and husband Gary; son, Scott Morris and fianceé Joyce Stanley; and grandchildren Joshua Hurd, Chad Willis and Tiffany Freeman, Meaghan Willis, Bailey Stanley, and Scotlyn Morris. Visitation will be held Sunday from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Christian Life Church, 6680 Frontage Road, 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 February 12, 2012

Betty Jean French Funeral Services for Mrs. Betty Jean French, 76, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 13, 2012 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Scott Howell officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. Mrs. French was born on December 17, 1935 in Ouachita Parish, LA and passed away on February 10, 2012 in West Monroe, LA. Survivors include her husband, George French; children, Eugene Mullins and wife, Debby, Judy Barlow and husband, Gene, Ronnie Mullins and wife Carolyn, Grandchildren, Diana Adcock and husband, Don, Leesa Woodson and husband, Daniel, Larry Barlow and wife Mia, Selena Shanks and husband, Fred, Misty O'Connor and husband, Colin, Joni Green, Samantha Mullins, and Terry Brasher. Great Grandchildren, Christana Adcock, Skylar Mullins, Eli Woodson, Wyatt Woodson, Dillon Barlow, Chasity Barlow, Faith Shanks, Joseph Shanks, Sadie Barlow, Joshua O'Connor, Logan Green, Jessie Green, Lachlan Green and JaNae Mullins; niece and nephews, Glenda Sue Sellars and husband, Brian, Donnie Patton and wife, Lisa, Dennis Patton and wife, Susan, Marvin Clay and wife, Michelle and Vernon Clay and wife, Teresa. Pallbearers will be Larry Barlow, Dillon Barlow, Donnie Patton, Vernon Clay William "Skip" Dupree, and Steve Howard. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, February 12, 2012 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 February 12, 2012

Jessica Kai Killingsworth For I know the plans I have in mind for you, says the Lord, plans for welfare, not for woe. Jessica Kai Killingsworth, a resident of Winnsboro, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the age of 40. She was born on July 24, 1971 to Jesse Devone and Margie Bennett Killingsworth. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 13, 2012 in Lone Cedar Baptist Church near Winnsboro with Rev. Robert F. Brown, Rev. Scott Fletcher and Rev. Johnny Magnuson officiating. Interment will follow in Lone Cedar Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Craig Gill, Brian Kaufman, Daryl Killingsworth, Jay Killingsworth, Wesley Rea and Cloid White. Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Baldwin, Ricky Baldwin, Kent Bennett, David Hoppensteadt, Donald Killingsworth, Gary Killingswroth and Ray Sharp. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Kai was a graduate of Winnsboro High School and Alcorn State University. Before entering the nursing program at Alcorn State, Kai attended Northeast Louisiana University and majored in music. Her love of the arts led her to varied theatrical pursuits in community theatre in both Monroe and Winnsboro. When not on stage acting and singing, Kai most enjoyed spending time with friends and family, especially her beloved nieces and nephews; Jesse and Anna Killingsworth and Annie, Lucy and Andrew Hodges. She is survived by her parents Jesse Devone and Margie Bennett Killingsworth of Winnsboro; sister Danna Hodges and husband Kenny of Baton Rouge; brother Ryan Killingsworth and wife Sarah of Winnsboro; grandmother DanL Bennett of Winnsboro; and many dearly loved aunts, uncles cousins and friends. Kai was preceded in death by her grandparents Jesse and Nellie Killingsworth and C.O. Bennett, Jr. Kai had a loving spirit with an awesome sense of humor and a contagious laugh. Some of her greatest joys in life were times spent in New Orleans and writing and painting. She will be deeply missed by her vast array of family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on February 12, 2012

Joanne McFarland Funeral services for Joanne Bennington McFarland, 73 of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at McGuire United Methodist Church in West Monroe. Officiating will be Pastor Michi Head and Associate Pastor Chris McLain. She was born September 10, 1938 and passed away February 8, 2012. A native of Ohio, Joanne moved to West Monroe in 1970, raised her family and quickly became involved in the community and McGuire United Methodist Church. Known by many as Mama Jo because of her loving and caring nature, she was a friend to anyone she met. Always energetic and active in many sports, she easily made life-long friends on the softball field, lakes, and the river. At age 70, she decided it was time for tap dance lessons and enjoyed many performances with her group. She was active in Quota International, Republican Women, American Heart Association and many other civic organizations. She dearly loved her 10 years of working as the director of volunteer services at Glenwood Hospital and the wonderful people who volunteered their time. Her final days were spent at home surrounded by family and friends. Joanne was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Helen Bennington; her sister, Judy McFarland; and her sweet step-sons, Clay McFarland and Adam McFarland. She is survived by her loving husband, Walt McFarland; son Jimmy Wallsten (Alan); daughter, Joellen Freeman (Robbie); son, Jarrett Spurgeon (Tamara); step-daughters, Leigh Sarfati (Peter), Kathleen Barth (Michael), Maureen McFarland (fiancée Bron), and Allison McFarland; step-son, Kent McFarland; granddaughters, Jenni Killian (Robbie), Madison Williams, Brooklyn Spurgeon, Marley VanWel, and Meghan Barth; grandsons, Kyle Williams, Kendall Spurgeon, Michael Barth, and Theo Sarfati; great grandchildren Ayden and Lyla Grace; her brother Bruce Bennington (KayAnn), brother-in-law, Howard McFarland; and nephews Doug and Jeff McFarland. Joanne had 'adopted' many others throughout her life that she held dear until her death. Honorary pallbearers will be Derrel & Ginger Graham, Weldon & Junnie Gage, Niki Wood, Kyle Williams, Robbie Killian, and the entire Glenwood Auxiliary. Visitation will be held Monday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe and Tuesday from 12:00 noon until the 2:00 PM service time, at McGuire United Methodist Church in West Monroe. The family requests that, in lieu of food and refreshments, memorials be made to Glenwood Auxiliary or McGuire United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from February 12 to February 14, 2012

Feb 13, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Lois Irene Beavers Funeral services for Lois Irene Arrant Beavers, 77, of West Monroe, are at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 14th, in the Chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with Pastor Butch Pilcher officiating. Interment follows at Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery, Highway 34, West Monroe, under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Beavers was born May 26th, 1934, in Calhoun, Louisiana, and passed away Saturday, February 11th, 2012 in West Monroe following a lengthy illness. A homemaker and devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother, she was a past auxiliary commander of the DAV Chapter 8 and a member of the Moose Lodge. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bennett and Myrtle Arrant; two sisters, Oliece Frost and Marie Yeager; and a brother R. B. Arrant. She is survived by her husband and best friend of over 59 years, J.C. Beavers; sons, Ronnie Beavers and wife, Karen, and Joey Beavers and wife, Connie; granddaughters, Amity Rayner and husband, Eric, and Jodi Beavers; grandsons, Joey Lee Beavers and wife, Jessica, Aaron and Clint Beavers, Adam and Alex Cox; great grandsons, Levi and Dakota Masters, Wyatt Rayner, Colt, Jax, and Kayson Beavers, Nyckolas, Troy, and Addison Cox; and great granddaughter, Addilynne Beavers; sisters, Betty Jo Greer, Billie Jean Johnson, Linda Sue Rogers; brothers, Prentice, Harold, and Clifford Arrant; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Joey and Aaron Beavers, Eric Rayner, Levi and Dakota Masters, and Kenneth Mays. The family extends a special thank you and their heart-filled gratitude to Dr. Don Hammett and the staff of Landmark Nursing Home. Visitation is Monday, February 13th, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at 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 February 13, 2012

Alice Kendrick Haralson Graveside services for Alice Kendrick Haralson, 71, of Farmerville formally of Pine Bluff, Arkansas will be 11:00 AM Saturday February 18, 2012 at Good Faith Cemetery in Pine Bluff, Arkansas with Bro. Carl Trahan True officiating. Mrs. Haralson, a retired Southwestern Bell Telephone Company employee went to her heavenly home on Friday February 10, 2012. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Southwestern Bell Pioneers. She is preceded in death by her parents Jack & Evelyn Kendrick; Sister-Margaret Coats; Brother-Jesse Kendrick and grandson-Cody Alan Plummer. Survivors include 2 daughters: Debbie King Barnes (Keith) of Clinton, AR; Lynne Nutt Plummer (Peanut) of Marion, LA; 1 Sister-Nancy Wallace (Paul) of Pine Bluff, AR; 4 Grandchildren-Christopher Haralson (Stephanie) of Ruston; Hollie King of Sterlington; B. J. Plummer of Marion and Lori Plummer of Marion. 2 Great grandchildren: Alyssa Greer of Monroe and Nicholas Greer of Ruston. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Online messages for the family may be left at farrarfh.com Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star from February 11 to February 13, 2012

Tommy Fredrick Ketchell Funeral services for Mr. Tommy F. Ketchell, 59, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 13, 2012 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Mr. Ketchell was born March 24, 1952 and died February 11, 2012. Tommy was retired from Bell South after a career spanning over 30 years. He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. During high school, he was a star athlete and Fullback on the West Monroe High School football team. Tommy was also a Master Gardener, having received his certification from the University of Tennessee, Agricultural Extension Service. He was also a member of the Bluebird House Society. He enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle and hanging out with his friends. He is preceded in death by his Father, Stanley Arthur Kitchell, and two Brothers, Mike Ketchell and Charlie Kitchell. He is survived by his Daughter, Kelli Ketchell; his Mother, Mary Grace Hart Kitchell; and several Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. Pallbearers will be: Mark Ketchell, Randy Bird, Carl Noble, Brad Gilmore, Bill Heard and Doyle Jeter. Honorary Pallbearers will be Richard Barfoot, Steve Ketchell and Jerry Ketchell. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 13, 2012 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 13, 2012

Thelma Louise McPhail Mrs. Thelma Louise McPhail, 90, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 14, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Graveside service will be held at 4:00PM Tuesday at Woodside Cemetery in Grand Saline, TX. Mrs. McPhail passed away on February 12, 2012, at her residence. She was a member of North Monroe Baptist Church and the George Delahoussye Sunday School Class. Mrs. McPhail also was a member of State Farm Retirees Supper Group. Survivors include her daughters, Gale Kirkpatrick and Saundra Franklin; grandchildren, Terry Franklin and wife Theresa, Ray Franklin and wife Rachale; Bobby Wayne Webb and wife Diana, and Misty Pene and husband Steve; great grandchildren, Kara and husband Dewey, Amy, Gracie, Austin, Chase, Tyler, Matthew and wife Jen, Spencer, Brayden, Jared, Danni and husband Jared, Andi, and Brooke; and six great great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Gordon Kenwright, Floyd Stewart, Raymond Patton, Austin Franklin, David Teddar, and David Westfall. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. The family would like to thank Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care of Monroe for their great care and concern. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 13, 2012

Johnnie Sheldon Price Graveside services for Johnnie Sheldon Price, age 81 of Monroe, will be held at 11 AM Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at Rosefield Cemetery in Rosefield, LA with Bro. Lindle Stewart officiating. Visitation will be Monday evening at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia, from 5 PM to 8 PM. The funeral procession will be leaving Riser Funeral Home on Tuesday at 10 AM. Mr. Price was born on January 19, 1931 in Rosefield, LA and passed from this life on Saturday, February 11, 2012 in Monroe. He was a veteran having retired with the US Airforce. Johnnie also retired after many years of service with Motor Supply Warehouse. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Juanita Poole Price and brother, Jim Pittman. Survivors include his three children: Norris and Susie Price, Jerry and Karan Price and Cindy and Steve Morrow, sister, Bonnie Holmes, grandchildren: Clint Price, Kirby Price, Stevie R. Morrow, Scottie Morrow, Devin Winkler and Whitney Winkler and two great-grandchildren: Dakota Price and Drew Price. Pallbearers will be Shelby Holmes, Mark Holmes, Darrel Holmes, Nathan Roark, Curtis Roark and Dennis Cassels. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on February 13, 2012

Marjorie Boyd, 88 GILBERT — Marjorie Boyd died Friday. Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Wednesday at South Central Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will in South Central Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

E.C. Calloway, 81, DELHI — E.C. "Doc" Calloway, a salesman for Delta Ridge Implement Co. of Delhi, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.

Beverly J. Carlisle, 72 Beverly J. Carlisle, a receptionist, of West Monroe, died Saturday. Services are at 2 p.m. Monday at Christian Life Church in Monroe. Burial is in Antioch Cemetery in Simsboro under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe

Betty J. French, 76 Betty Jean French, of West Monroe, a retired nutritionist with Glenwood Hospital, died Friday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time. Burial is in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun.

Alice Kendrick Haralson FARMERVILLE — Alice Kendrick Haralson, a retired Southwestern Bell Telephone employee, died Friday. Graveside services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at Good Faith Cemetery in Pine Bluff, Ark. under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville.

Charles Hearne, 36 Charles Hearne of Monroe, a student, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Lisa R. Johnston, 40 Lisa Renea Johnston of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial is in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Tommy F. Ketchell, 59 Tommy F. Ketchell, of West Monroe, a retired installer with Bell South Telephone, died Saturday. Services are at 2 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until service time. Burial is in Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe.

Jessica K. Killingsworth, 40 WINNSBORO — Jessica Kai Killingsworth, a registered nurse, died Saturday. Services are at 2 p.m. Monday at Lone Cedar Baptist Church of Winnsboro. Burial is in Lone Cedar Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Kenneth Masters, 49 BASTROP — Kenneth "Kenny" Masters, a truck driver, died Sunday. Services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial will be in the Shanks Cemetery, Rayville, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Scott J. McNeely III, 44 JONESVILLE — Scott Jackson McNeely III, a farmer, died Saturday. Services are at 2 p.m. Monday at Mayna Church of God. Burial is in Pala Alto Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home in Jonesville.

Billie Rogers, 72 PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Billie Frances Rogers, formerly of Bernice, retired from the Pine Bluff City Collector's Office, died Thursday. Graveside services are 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mount Patrick Cemetery, Bernice. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at Ralph Robinson and Son Funeral Home, Pine Bluff, and 10-11 a.m. at Mount Patrick Church,

Bernice. Cathy Sabo, 55 Cathy Sabo, a certified nursing assistant, died Friday. Services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Southern Funeral Home Chapel, Jonesboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery.

Mary D. Stodghill, 75 Mary D. Stodghill of Monroe, a retired teacher, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Bullock, Helen Edwina: 2 p.m. Monday, Holmesville Baptist Church, Downsville. Coleman, David Monroe: 10 a.m. Monday, Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville. Dumas Sr., Charles Edward: 10 a.m. Monday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. McFarland, Joanne Bennington: 2 p.m. Tuesday, McGuire United Methodist Church, West Monroe. Roberts, Dora M. Escalon: 2 p.m. Monday, Bethany Baptist Church, Hebert.

Feb 14, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Oscar Bearden Sr. Oscar Bearden Sr. , 88, a carpenter of Downsville, LA. passed away on February 12, 2012. A Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church in Downsville, LA with Jim Shook and Don Whatley Officiating. Visitation will be at the church Tuesday, February 14, 2012 from 5-8 p.m. Interment will follow services at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home. Mr. Bearden is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years Odesser Mae Bearden; son, Johnny Bearden, special friend, Laura Caples Oscar is survived by his son, Oscar Bearden Jr. and wife Janet of Downsville, LA; daughters, Joyce Bearden of Bastrop, LA; Annie Nell Stein of Downsville, LA; brothers, Fuller Bearden of West Monroe, LA; Bobby Ray Bearden of Farmerville, LA; sisters, Sildery Mae Manuel of Bossier City, LA; Edna Antley of Monroe, LA; Wildena Rendall of Zion, IL; grandchildren, Chris Bearden, Jennifer Averette, David Futch, Jamie Bearden, Amy Bearden, Jarrod Bearden, Kim Slayter, Kristi Patrick; and numerous great-grandchildren Pallbearers will be David Futch, Chris Bearden, Jamie Bearden, Jarrod Bearden, Logan Greenwood, Robin Malone Honorary Pallbearers will be Zach Bearden, Zane Bearden, Logan King, Landon King, Charles Vick, Griffin Steverson, James Coleman Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 14, 2012

Nelwyn Joyce Danna Funeral service for Mrs. Nelwyn Joyce Danna, 69, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, February 15, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe with Rev. Job Edathinatt officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Danna passed away on February 10, 2012, at her residence. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Mrs. Danna was a devoted mother who loved to cook birthday dinners and never missed a ballgame. She had a heart of gold and loved to play cards with her friends. Mrs. Danna was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Danna, Sr.; sister, Helen Rogers; brother, Bobby Hayes; sister-in-law, Anna Miletello; brother-in-law, Louis Miletello; nephews, Steve Miletello and Doug Hays; and dearest friend, Ann Marzula. Survivors include her children, Joe Danna Jr. and his wife Joanie; Angie Hindmon and husband Jim all of Monroe, LA; Sherri Erskine and husband Graves of Temple, TX; and Dee Dee Danna of Texas; grandchildren, Jessica Danna, Katie Danna, Taylor Hindmon, Austin Hindmon, Graves Erskine, Sawyer Erskine, and Asher Erskine; and brothers, Henry Hays and wife Hazel; Marvin Hays and wife Linda; and Herbert Hayes and wife Mildred; brothers-in-law, Anthony Danna and wife Irene and Steve Danna and wife Virginia; sister-in-law, Patsy Rosatto and Johnny; numerous nieces and nephews; and dearest friend, Mrs. Pat Cook. Pallbearers will be Butch Miletello, Tommy Danna, Brian Rosatto, Tim Miletello, Craig Danna, and Austin Hindmon. Honorary pallbearers will be Stephen Danna and Tony Miletello. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday with a Vigil Wake at 6:30 PM Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the Hernandez Family. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 14, 2012

Travis J. Hall Funeral servies for Mr. Travis J. Hall an electrician, will be held on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Jonesboro. Officiating will be Bro. Mac Brunson and Bro. R. C. Smith. Interment will follow in the Springhill Cemetery in Jonesboro. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Mr. Hall was born on July 23, 1940 and passed away on February 12, 2012. He was 71. Survivors include, his wife, Dora Durrett Upshaw Hall of Jonesboro, LA, one daughter, Kristi Reeves and husband Kevin of Jonesboro, two sons, Scott Hall and wife Margaret of West Monroe, LA and Kevin Hall and wife Anisha of Jonesboro, one step-daughter, Donna Williams of Ruston, LA also one step-son, Wayne Upshaw and wife Debra of Simsboro, LA. One sister, Alma Jean Kelly and husband John Huey of Jonesboro, one brother, Lyman Hall and wife Naomi of Jonesboro. Seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild, six step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. Mr. Hall was preceded in death by his parents, Rayford and Ethel Hall and his first wife, Janette Gray Hall. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA Published in The News Star on February 14, 2012

Joanne McFarland Funeral services for Joanne Bennington McFarland, 73 of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at McGuire United Methodist Church in West Monroe. Officiating will be Pastor Michi Head and Associate Pastor Chris McLain. She was born September 10, 1938 and passed away February 8, 2012. A native of Ohio, Joanne moved to West Monroe in 1970, raised her family and quickly became involved in the community and McGuire United Methodist Church. Known by many as Mama Jo because of her loving and caring nature, she was a friend to anyone she met. Always energetic and active in many sports, she easily made life-long friends on the softball field, lakes, and the river. At age 70, she decided it was time for tap dance lessons and enjoyed many performances with her group. She was active in Quota International, Republican Women, American Heart Association and many other civic organizations. She dearly loved her 10 years of working as the director of volunteer services at Glenwood Hospital and the wonderful people who volunteered their time. Her final days were spent at home surrounded by family and friends. Joanne was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Helen Bennington; her sister, Judy McFarland; and her sweet step-sons, Clay McFarland and Adam McFarland. She is survived by her loving husband, Walt McFarland; son Jimmy Wallsten (Alan); daughter, Joellen Freeman (Robbie); son, Jarrett Spurgeon (Tamara); step-daughters, Leigh Sarfati (Peter), Kathleen Barth (Michael), Maureen McFarland (fiancée Bron), and Allison McFarland; step-son, Kent McFarland; granddaughters, Jenni Killian (Robbie), Madison Williams, Brooklyn Spurgeon, Marley VanWel, and Meghan Barth; grandsons, Kyle Williams, Kendall Spurgeon, Michael Barth, and Theo Sarfati; great grandchildren Ayden and Lyla Grace; her brother Bruce Bennington (KayAnn), brother-in-law, Howard McFarland; and nephews Doug and Jeff McFarland. Joanne had 'adopted' many others throughout her life that she held dear until her death. Honorary pallbearers will be Derrel & Ginger Graham, Weldon & Junnie Gage, Niki Wood, Kyle Williams, Robbie Killian, and the entire Glenwood Auxiliary. Visitation will be held Monday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe and Tuesday from 12:00 noon until the 2:00 PM service time, at McGuire United Methodist Church in West Monroe. The family requests that, in lieu of food and refreshments, memorials be made to Glenwood Auxiliary or McGuire United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from February 12 to February 14, 2012

Gary Eugene Naron Known to most as Rock. He was born on June 14, 1945 and past away February 12, 2012. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Mark Wade and Sandra Kay Naron; two grandchildren, Payton and Matthew Naron; one brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth Ray and Sue Naron, all from West Monroe, LA. Instead of being put in the cold dark wet ground I choose to be cremated with no services and leave this world in big warm cloud of smoke. To all of my friends I wish to say thanks for being there for me. Love you all and for my last final farewell say bye now. Mr. Naron was a Vietnam Vet. He achieved many medals such as Vietnam Service, Vietnam Campagin and National Defense Service. Published in The News Star on February 14, 2012

Linda Gail Shipley Linda Gail "Nanna" Shipley of West Monroe, LA was born on November 25, 1948 and went to her heavenly home on February 12, 2012. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Luna Assembly of God Church. Pastors Joel Brackett and Leonard Sapp officiating. Visitation will be at the church Tuesday, February 14, 2012 from 5-8p.m. Interment will follow services At Luna Assembly of God Church Cemetery. Mrs. Shipley is preceded in death by her father, Woodrow Booth. Left to cherish her many memories is her husband of 36 years, David Shipley of West Monroe; daughters, Michelle Hopkins and husband Keith of West Monroe; Crystal Cole and husband Alfred of West Monroe; Mother, Joyce Booth of West Monroe; brother, Travis Booth of West Monroe; grandchildren, Alfred "Bubba" Cole Jr., Jaycee Hopkins, Jolie "Jo Jo" Hopkins, Chance "Toot" Cole. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Booth, Eric Shipley, Marc Shipley, Mike Jones, Alton Downs, Scotty Dunn. On-line condolences may be made to the family at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 14, 2012

Mary Evelyn Durr Stodghill The Burial of the Dead and Requiem Eucharist with be held to celebrate the life of Mary Evelyn Durr Stodghill, 75, of Monroe on February 15, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Thomas' Episcopal Church, 3706 Bon Aire Drive in Monroe. The Rt. Rev'd D Bruce MacPherson, D.D., III Bishop of Western Louisiana will celebrate and preach. Assisting will be The Rev'd Canon Gregg Riley and The Rev'd Dr. Bette Jo Kauffman, Deacon. Visitation will precede the service at St. Thomas' Episcopal Church from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and a reception will follow at the church. Interment will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe. Mrs. Stodghill was born on June 30, 1936 in Mansfield, La and died on February 11, 2012 in Monroe. She taught elementary school briefly after graduating from Louisiana State University in 1957 and was married to T. W. Stodghill, Jr on June 22 of the same year. She became a homemaker and stay-at-home mother at the birth of her children. She returned to teaching in 1987 as an elementary school teacher and ending her teaching career in Instructional Technology with the Monroe City School System, retiring in 2007. Mrs. Stodghill was preceded in death by her father, Jimmie Harlow Durr, her mother, Evelyn Corinne Parker Durr, a brother, Thomas Anthony Durr and her sister, Judy Durr Blackmon. She is survived by her brother, Jim H. Durr, Jr. of Pensacola, Florida, her husband, T. W. Stodghill, Jr. of Monroe, her son and daughter in law, The Very Rev'd T. Whitfield Stodghill, III and The Rev'd Dawnell S. Stodghill of Monroe, her daughter and son in law, Stephanie S. Carwile and Guy W. Carwile of Ruston and grandchildren Mary Taylor Carwile, Sarah Parker Carwile, Tracy Ruth Stodghill and Thomas W. Stodghill, IV. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to St. Thomas' Episcopal Church, 3706 Bon Aire Drive, Monroe, Louisiana 71203 Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 14, 2012

Lois Beavers, 77 Lois Beavers of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery, West Monroe.

Jack Branch, 91 JONESBORO — Jack Branch, a telephone technician, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery, Dodson.

E.C. Callaway, 81 DELHI — E.C. "Doc" Callaway, a salesperson with Delta Ridge Implement Company, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Faith Memorial Park Cemetery, Delhi.

Charles A. Hearne Jr., 36 Charles Alexander Hearne Jr. of Monroe, a student, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe.

Lenora R. Johnson, 69 Lenora Ruth Johnson of Monroe, a customer service representative, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the directions of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Freggie Mack, 80 Freggie Mack of Monroe, a mechanic, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Kenneth Masters, 49 BASTROP — Kenneth "Kenny" Masters, a truck driver, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial will be in Shanks Cemetery, Rayville, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Joanne B. McFarland, 73 Joanne Bennington McFarland of West Monroe, a volunteer coordinator at Glenwood Hospital, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at McGuire United Methodist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is noon until service time at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Johnnie S. Price, 81 Johnnie Sheldon Price of Monroe, a retired manager, died Saturday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Rosefield Cemetery. Rosefield. Procession will leave at 10 a.m. from Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Nora L. Reeves, 75 GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — Nora Lee Reid Reeves, formerly of Monroe, died Friday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Betty G. Roberts, 71 MORTON, Miss. — Betty Bell Gwin Roberts died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Clyde Sanders, 93 BASTROP — Clyde Sanders, retired from U.S. Army, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery, Beekman.

Earline Taylor, 88 Earline Taylor of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are noon Wednesday at St. Rest Baptist Church, Choudrant. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Tuesday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Tom Thompson, 84 LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Tom Thompson, a plumber, died Feb. 3. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Boyd, Marjorie: 10 a.m. Wednesday, South Central Baptist Church, Wisner. Haralson, Alice Kendrick: 11 a.m. Saturday, Good Faith Cemetery, Pine Bluff, Ark. Johnston, Lisa Renea: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Rogers, Billie Frances: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Mount Patrick Cemetery, Bernice. Sabo, Cathy: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Southern Funeral Home Chapel, Jonesboro.

Feb 15 , 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Charles Alexander Hearne, Jr. Funeral services for Charles Alexander Hearne, Jr, 36, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 16, 2012 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe, LA, with Rev. Chuck Donley officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe, LA. Mr. Hearne was born on August 29, 1975 and passed away on February 11, 2012. Charles loved hunting, fishing and all sports. He was an avid Los Angeles Lakers and San Francisco Forty- Niners fan. Charles loved spending time with his niece and nephews. Survivors include his mother, Linda Telano Marchefski of Monroe, LA; father, Charles A. Hearne, Sr, of Chatham, LA; maternal grandmother, Bobbie Telano of Monroe, LA; sister, Nicole Johnson of Monroe, LA; brother, Michael LeBlanc of Broken Arrow, OK; nephews, Jacob, Josh, and Andrew Griggs of Monroe, LA; niece, Michaela LeBlanc of Broken Arrow, OK; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Pallbearers will be David Wood, Lester Wood, Patrick Telano, Ted Telano, Anthony Ardito, and Ray Foy. Honorary pallbearers will be his three nephews. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe, LA. Online registry/ condolence:www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 15, 2012

Cleo Alice Jemerson Cleo Alice Jemerson was born on July 20, 1936 and passed away on February 14, 2012. A Private Graveside service will be held, Family only. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at Griffin Funeral Home in West Monroe. Mrs. Jemerson is survived by her husband, Delton Jemerson of West Monroe, LA; son, Jimbo Martin of West Monroe; LA; daughter, Anita Sims and husband Donald of West Monroe, LA; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; numerous step children and grandchildren; sister, Emma Lee Barber of Franklinton, LA Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 15, 2012

Oscar Bearden Sr., 88 DOWNSVILLE — Oscar Bearden Sr., a carpenter , died Sunday. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mount Ararat Baptist Church in Downsville. Burial is in the church cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home. Prentice R. Butler, 72 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Prentice Raven Butler, a retired assistant warden for Angola State Penitentiary, died Sunday. Funeral services are at 1 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home in Oak Grove. Visitation is 8 a.m. Thursday until service time. Burial is in New Forest Cemetery. A memorial service is at 2 p.m. Friday at Faith Freewill Baptist Church in Little Rock. Nelwyn J. Danna, 69 Nelwyn Joyce Danna of Monroe, a camera operator for Data Bank, died Friday. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Charles Ellis, 50 Charles "Chuck" Ellis, of West Monroe, a carpenter, died Monday. Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Thursday at Griffin Funeral Home in West Monroe. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial is in Beulah United Methodist Church Cemetery in Calhoun. Darrett B. Jackson, 42 Darrett B. Jackson of Monroe, a custodian, died Feb. 4. Service are at 1 p.m. Saturday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel. Burial is in Magnolia Cemetery in Monroe. Lehman H. Jones, 63 NATCHEZ, Miss. — Lehman Howell Jones, an oil field mechanic, died Monday. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church of Vidalia. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Young's Funeral Home in Vidalia. Burial is in Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home in Vidalia. Fred Moore, 89 BASTROP — Fred Moore, a laborer, died Feb. 7. Funeral services are at 11 a.m., Saturday at Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is from 2-7 p.m. Friday at Funerals By McFarland Chapel, Monroe. Burial is in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Nora L. Reeves, 75 GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — Nora Lee Reid Reeves, formerly of Monroe, died Friday. Graveside services are at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe.

Betty B. Roberts, 71 MORTON, Miss. — Betty Bell Gwin Roberts died Monday. Services are at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Rayville. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

Bertha Scott, 82 TALLULAH — Bertha Scott, a retired social worker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Linda G. Shipley, 63 Linda Gail "Nanna" Shipley of West Monroe, died Sunday. Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Luna Assembly of God Church. Burial is in Luna Assembly of God Church Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home.

Mary E. Stodghill, 75 Mary Evelyn Durr Stodghill of Monroe, a retired teacher, died Saturday. Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial is in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Thomas J. Watson, 69 DELHI — Thomas Jack Watson, a firefighter, died Sunday. Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holly Ridge Baptist Church in Holly Ridge. Arrangements are under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville.

Bethel C. Williams, 60 WINNSBORO — Bethel C. Williams died Tuesday. Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Thursday at Chase Baptist Church. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at Chase Baptist Church. Burial is in Myrtle Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Boyd, Marjorie: 10 a.m. Wednesday, South Central Baptist Church, Wisner. Branch, Jack: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Callaway, E.C. "Doc": 10 a.m. Wednesday, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Haralson, Alice Kendrick: 11 a.m. Saturday, Good Faith Cemetery, Pine Bluff, Ark. Hearne Jr., Charles Alexander: 1 p.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Johnston, Lisa Renea: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Mack, Freggie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Reeves, Nora Lee Reid: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Riverview Cemetery, Monroe. Sanders, Clyde: 1 p.m. Thursday, Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Taylor, Earline: noon Wednesday, St. Rest Baptist Church, Choudrant. Thompson, Tom: 11 a.m. Friday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Feb 16 , 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Greg Hillhouse, Sr. Memorial services for Greg Hillhouse, Sr., 40, of Rayville, LA will be held at 4:00 PM, Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA with Bro. Kenny Johnson officiating. Greg was born April 11, 1971 in Rockford, IL and passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012 in Rayville, LA. Greg is preceded in death by his parents, Davis and Jannie Hillhouse and his daughter, Amber Hillhouse. Survivors include his wife, Valarie Hillhouse, Rayville, LA; daughters, Ashley Hillhouse and her friend, Nick Collins of Lafayette, LA, Kira Smith and husband, Josh of Monroe, LA, and Brieanna Dale of Hebert, LA; sons, Gregory Hillhouse, Jr. of Rayville, LA and J.J. Dale of Hebert, LA; grandchild, Cayden Smith of Monroe, LA; siblings, Frank Hillhouse of West Monroe, LA and Sue Hogan of Paragould, AR. Visitation is 2:00 PM, until the service at 4:00 PM, Saturday, February 18, 2012 at the funeral home. To leave condolences for the family go to brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on February 16, 2012

Ouida Mea McMullen Willhite Services will be held for Ouida Mea McMullen Willhite, 93, at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, February 17, 2012 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Rev. Don Woodard and Rev. Bruce Knight will officiate. Mrs. Whillhite was born January 6, 1919, to Wallter and Ethel Partin McMullen. She entered into rest on February 13, 2012, in Arcadia, LA. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. She worked as a nurse's aide. Mrs. Willhite is preceded in death by her husband Ardis L. Willhite, Sr., by sisters Rosa Lee and Mary Mobley and by brothers Raymond and J.D. McMullen. She is survived by her sons; Sonny Willhite, Jr. and wife Linda of Athens, LA and Jackie Willhite and wife Mary of Blanchard, LA, daughters; Anita L. Adams and husband Dempsey of Farmerville, LA, Margie Piar and husband Charles of High Ridge, MO and Doreen Fentress and husband Bob of Haughton, LA, sister, Sadie Edwards of West Monroe, LA, brother, Robert McMullen and wife Ann of Shreveport, LA, and by 16 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Arcadia Chapel (318) 263-2094 Published in The News Star on February 16, 2012

Clara Aucoin, 59 LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Clara Thomas Aucoin, formerly of Delhi, a newspaper reporter and photographer, died Jan. 24. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Robinson Baptist Church near Delhi. The family will receive friends following services in the fellowship hall. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Norma V. Capps, 65 JONESVILLE — Norma V. Capps, retired nurse, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Parhams Baptist Church. Visitation is noon Friday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Nelon W. Caskey, 67 Nelon Wayne Caskey of West Monroe, a roofer, died Monday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at New Light Baptist Church, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Sarah D. Collier, 89 WINNSBORO — Sarah D. Collier, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Crowville Methodist Church, Crowville. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

BenJamin Fremming, 87 BERNICE — BenJamin Fremming, a medical researcher, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Bernice United Methodist Church. Visitation is Saturday immediately following services. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Barbara Gayden, 45 Barbara Gail Gayden of Monroe died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Elnora Gayden, 59 Elnora Gayden of Monroe, an educator, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Tom Henderson, 82 Tom Henderson of Monroe, a laborer, died Feb. 6. Graveside services are noon Saturday at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Greg Hillhouse Sr., 40 RAYVILLE — Greg Hillhouse Sr. died Feb. 5. Memorial services are 4 p.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-4 p.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home.

Wilbert Hunter, 79 Wilbert Hunter of Monroe, a custodian, died Feb. 9. Services are noon Saturday at Mount Olivet Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Cleo Jemerson, 76 Cleo Alice Jemerson died Tuesday. A private graveside service, family only, was held. Visitation was 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lenora Johnson, 69 Lenora Ruth Johnson of Monroe, a customer service representative, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Adam J. Leonard, 78 MONTEREY — Adam J. Leonard, a retired boat captain, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Monterey Faith Temple Pentecostal Church. Visitation is 11 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in at Eva Pentecostal Church Cemetery under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Cecil McGough, 86 BASTROP — Cecil Lenora Fife McGough, retired Medicaid office employee, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 5—8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery, Collinston.

Dorothy Moore, 89 HEBERT — Dorothy Moore, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Bethany Baptist Church. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Beverly Walker, 39 NEWELLTON — Beverly Walker, a homemaker, died Feb. 9. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Wyoming Cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Bingham Sr., Joseph: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Wisner. Brown, Frances V.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Union Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe. Davidson, Clinton Lee: 3 p.m. Friday, Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston. Haralson, Alice Kendrick: 11 a.m. Saturday, Good Faith Cemetery, Pine Bluff, Ark. Jackson, Curtis "Pone": 11 a.m. Saturday, Abundant Life Church, Winnsboro. Jackson, Darrett B.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Mack, Freggie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. McFearin, Sharon: 11 a.m. Friday, Longstraw Baptist Church, Choudrant. Moore, Fred: 11 a.m. Saturday, Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe. Morales, Larry: 1 p.m. Saturday, Harvest Baptist Church, Ferriday. Thompson, Tom: 11 a.m. Friday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Feb 17, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Clinton Lee Davidson Funeral services for Mr. Clinton Lee Davidson, age 89 of Dubach, will be held at 3:00 PM, Friday, February 17, 2012 at Owens Memorial Chapel in Ruston. Rev. Randy Ray and Bro. Don Stevens will be officiating the services. Burial will follow in Pines Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Mr. Davidson was born May 21, 1922 in Simsboro to John Franklin Davidson and Eunice Lee Davidson. He died February 15, 2012 at his home in Dubach after a lengthy illness. He worked for Chevron as a well checker for 27 years, and for the Louisiana State Forestry Division for 10 years. Mr. Davidson retired to enjoy gardening. He lived a very contented life on his farm and very generously shared the produce he grew. He also enjoyed tending his cows. He was very devoted to his family and cared for his mother until her death in April of 1975. On November 17, 1976 he married the love of his life, Betty Ann Darnell of Rayville. They loved spending time with each other in the garden, attending gospel singings and going to watch their great nieces and nephew play softball and baseball. He also was loved by all of the children in his family. He helped to raise some of his great nieces and nephews who loved and adored him very much. Mr. Davidson's home church was Walnut Creek in Simsboro. He was baptized there and was very dedicated to the church and served on the Walnut Creek Cemetery Committee for many years. Mr. Davidson was a WWII veteran who served in the US Army along with his four brothers. Mr. Davidson is survived by his wife: Betty Ann Davidson; two brothers: Paul Davidson and wife Kathrin of Crane, Texas and Marvin Davidson and wife Selma of Dubach; one sister: Mary Frances and husband Harold Bledsoe of Shreveport; his nieces: Paula and husband Bill Cass of Crane, Texas, Helen and husband Fred Baxter of Dubach, Elaine and husband Tommy Cox of Minden, Julie Davidson of Minden, Pam Noble of Austin, TX, Patricia and husband Johnny Murad of Ruston, Beth Craig of Ruston and Donna and husband Bobby Dowling of Simsboro; his nephews: Ronald Crawford and wife Penny of Downsville, Eddie Davidson and wife Sharon of Minden, John Dowling of Arlington, Texas and Ben Bledsoe and wife Dawna of Shreveport; 18 great nieces and nephews as well as numerous extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers: Prentis Franklin Davidson (who was killed in WWII) and Alvin Davidson; his brother and sister in law Fred Davidson and Mary Davidson; his sisters and brothers in law Narvis Dowling and Robert Dowling and Winnie Crawford and Pierce Crawford. Pallbearers will be: Ronald Crawford, Ben Bledsoe, John Dowling, Bobby Dowling, Johnny Murad and Fred Baxter. Honorary pallbearers will be: Tim Baxter, Mic Baxter, Keith Canterbury, David Dowling, Lamar Dowling and Jonathan Craig. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until the time of the service on Friday, February 17, 2012 at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Ruston. Planned memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to the veteran's charity of your choice . To leave a memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com Owens Memorial Chapel Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on February 17, 2012

Amy Claire Fontana Funeral Mass for Ms. Amy Claire Fontana, 37, of West Monroe will be 10:00 AM Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church with Fr. Mark Watson officiating. Private Interment Services to follow. Ms. Fontana was born January 6, 1975 and died after a lengthy illness on February 14, 2012. She was a '93 Ouachita Parish High School graduate and received the Don Redden award on two separate occasions. Amy received her degree in speech and communicative disorders from NLU now ULM. She was a member of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, AOII Sorority and Amnesty International. Amy also received her Master's Degree in Social Work graduating at the top of her class from LSU. She had numerous articles published about the anti-death penalty. Amy is preceded in death by her grandparents, Robert Semmes, Jr., Mary Fontana, Charles C. Fontana; and special other mother, Ms. Lucille. Survivors include: son, Colston Fontana; father, Mickey Fontana and his wife Lynn; mother, Bernardine Adams and her husband Jerry; brother, Michael Heath Fontana and wife Pam; sister, Daphne Zagone; grandmother, Peggy Semmes; step-sisters, Kristin Bryan and Daphne Adams; step-brother, Keith Adams; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Pallbearers will be Dr. Christian Armetta, Bryan Gibbs, Caleb Semmes, Joe Michael Pleasant, Nicholas Pleasant, Christopher Pleasant, Charlie Fontana, and Jason Dunavant. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday with the Rosary at 7:00 PM Friday, February 17, 2012 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to Union Humane Society or Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 17, 2012

Patricia Irwin Funeral services for Patricia Irwin, 64, of Marion, will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 18, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Irwin passed away Thursday, February 16, 2012. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, fishing, and reading. Survivors include her husband, Gilbert A. Irwin III. Visitation will be Saturday from 12 Noon until service time at the funeral home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Hwy 165 Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 17, 2012

Mary Katherine "Kat" Rogers Funeral services for Mary Katherine "Kat" Rogers, 88, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, February 18, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Chaplin Paul Ford officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Rogers was born December 5, 1923 to Edgar and Arzilla Howard in Hebert, LA and passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at Avalon Place in Monroe, LA She graduated from Caldwell High School, Columbia, LA in 1942, a member of First Baptist Church of Monroe and a former member of Central Baptist Church, Monroe. Mrs. Rogers was employed at W.T. Grant for 10 years and Gay Clothing and Atlas Uniform for 30 years before retiring in 1983. She was a member of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program since 1983, Little Theatre, Monroe Symphony, Twin City Ballet, NLU Concert, and worked River Ride playing Bingo for 19 years with Red Cross. Mrs. Rogers was preceded in death by her husband, Howard L. Rogers; parents, sisters, Julia Smith and Doretha Howard; and two brothers. Survivors include sisters, Violet Wright of Bossier City, LA, Hattie Manceaux of Kyle, TX, Audrey Clark of Monroe, LA, and Joye Moore and husband W.E. of Rogers, AR; and a host of nieces and nephews. Special nephew, Darrell Manceaux and wife Jean of Katy, TX; niece, Kathryn Wheeler of Heidelberg, MS; and great niece, Jane Jackson and husband Leroy of Heidelberg, MS. Visitation will be Saturday from 9:00 AM until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Dr. Michael Sampognaro, Dr. Frank Sartor, staff of Avalon Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, St. Francis Medical Center and Agape Hospice and to special friends, Sarah and Edna Johnson, Emma Franklin, David Burkett, Rita Massey, Teressa Gadberry and dear friends at Ouachita Grand Plaza. Special thanks to her sister, Audrey Clark, for her special loving care, devotion and concern. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 17, 2012

Joey E. Beard, 61 WINNSBORO — Joey E. Beard died Thursday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. There will be no other services.

Jessie Collins, 69 MANGHAM — Jessie Collins died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Dennis E. Cooper, 50 Dennis Edward Cooper of Monroe, an auto technician, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul United Methodist Church, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Amy Fontana, 37 Amy Claire Fontana of West Monroe, a master social worker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Monroe. Private burial services to follow under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Patricia Irwin, 64 MARION — Patricia Irwin, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is noon Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Ruth Jackson, 81 DELHI — Ruth Jackson died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Robert Jones, 76 EPPS — Robert Jones died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

John Pace, 85 BASTROP — John Henry Pace, retired mill worker and truck driver, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery.

Mary K. Rogers, 88 Mary Katherine Rogers of Monroe, retired from Gays Clothing, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.

Dorothy Stokes, 78 BASTROP — Dorothy Stokes died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home. Bertha Waters, 48 RAYVILLE — Bertha Waters died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Freddie Watkins, 48 SEATTLE, Wash. — Freddie Watkins, formerly of Mangham, a plastic factory processor, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Tammy Wilson, 51 TALLULAH — Tammy Wilson, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Monday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery, Delhi.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Aucoin, Clara Thomas: 2 p.m. Saturday, Robinson Baptist Church, 1308 Ferguson Road, near Delhi. Bingham Sr., Joseph: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Wisner. Brown, Frances V.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Union Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe. Caskey, Nelon Wayne: 2 p.m. Tuesday, New Light Baptist Church, Prairie Road, Monroe. Collier, Sarah D.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Crowville Methodist Church, Crowville. Fremming, BenJamin: 11 a.m. Saturday, Bernice United Methodist Church, Bernice. Gayden, Barbara Gail: 11 a.m. Saturday, True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe. Gayden, Elnora: 11 a.m. Saturday, True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe. Haralson, Alice Kendrick: 11 a.m. Saturday, Good Faith Cemetery, Pine Bluff, Ark. Henderson, Tom: noon Saturday, Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood. Hillhouse Sr., Greg: 4 p.m. Saturday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Hunter, Wilbert: noon Saturday, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe. Jackson, Curtis "Pone": 11 a.m. Saturday, Abundant Life Church, Winnsboro. Jackson, Darrett B.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Johnson, Lenora Ruth: 10 a.m. Saturday, Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood. Leonard, Adam J.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Monterey Faith Temple Pentecostal Church. Mack, Freggie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. McGough, Cecil Lenora Fife: 10 a.m. Saturday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Moore, Dorothy: 2 p.m. Saturday, Bethany Baptist Church, Hebert. Moore, Fred: 11 a.m. Saturday, Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe. Morales, Larry: 1 p.m. Saturday, Harvest Baptist Church, Ferriday. Walker, Beverly: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Luke Baptist Church, Newellton.

Feb 18, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

James " Ben" Brice Funeral services for Mr. James "Ben" Brice 71 of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, February 19, 2012 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, LA. Bro. Dwight Munn will be officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Brice was born August 1, 1940 in Dunn, LA and passed away February 17, 2012 at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was preceded in death by his wife Gloria Yvonne Brice; son, Gary Bentley Brice and father, James Simpson Brice. He was a member of First Baptist Church where he served as an usher. Mr. Brice was retired from Brookshires as a market manager for over 34 years. Mr. Brice is survived by his daughter Meredith Rowe and husband Rusty; son, Michael Brice; mother, Marian Stout; granddaughter; Maci Brice; grandson; Caleb Rowe; brother; Robert Brice and wife Carol; nieces; Tonja Brice and Kristen Putting and husband Jude; great-nieces; Olivia Putting and Babrielle Putting. Pallbearers will be Jude Putting, Brian Treno, Mark Trammell, David McLemore, Ryan Rowe and Chaz Hunter. Honorary pallbearers will be ushers at First Baptist Church West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or charity of givers choice. Visitation will be held Saturday, February 18, 2012 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Louisiana Palliative Care, Dr. Scott Barron, Dr. Ron Hammett and Dr. Don Hammett. A special thanks Mr. Randall McDonald who gave Mr. Ben a job at the U-Pak It in Chatham, LA which turned out to be more than a job. Mr. Ben was very fond of the friendships that he made during this time with his co-workers and the customers. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 18, 2012

Jerry Wayne Griggs Funeral Services for Mr. Jerry Wayne Griggs, 63, of West Monroe, LA will be held 2:00 PM, Sunday, February 19, 2012 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Paul Stephens and David Bromley officiating. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens Cemetery. Mr. Griggs was born on May 27, 1948 and passed away February 17, 2012. He was a member of the Whites Ferry Church of Christ and the Bluff Hunting Club. He is preceded in death by his parents John W. and Eunice Griggs; and late wife, Linda Morris Griggs. He is survived by his wife Gail Griggs; son, Robert Griggs and wife Jessica; daughter, Brittney Hawkes and husband Caleb; sisters, Diane Reeves and husband Billy, Gayle Johnson; grandchildren, Grant Griggs, Chloe Griggs, Alden Griggs and Mason Hawkes; numerous nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and great-nephews. Pallbearers will be Matthew Reeves, Michael Johnson, Gaines Hodge, Stan Johnson, Jerry Don Johnson, Craig Johnson and Grant Griggs. Honorary Pallbearers will be Doug Johnson, Charlie Brown, Danny Johnson, Merwyn Newell, Bryan Ashley, Harrell "Pedro" Reeves, Wilbur J. Williams and Bobby Fife. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. The family would like to thank Dr. Greg Green and Dr. Scott Barron, The staff of St. Joseph Hospice, Shannon, Shonya and Denise for the care given to Mr. Griggs. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 18, 2012

Johnnie Pullen Peevy Funeral services for Ms. Johnnie Pullen Peevy, a secretary, of Jonesboro will be held on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2012 from 4:00 PM-8:00 PM at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Officiating will be Dr. Charles Wesley and Bro. Malcolm Self. Interment will follow in the Jonesboro Cemetery. Ms. Peevy was born on January 20, 1923 and passed away on February 16, 2012. She was 89. Survivors include two sons, Jerry F. Ginn of Jonesboro, LA and James W. Ginn and wife Tracy of Shreveport, LA, one sister, Helen Bryan of Hodge, LA. Three grandchildren, Greg Ginn and wife Bobbie of Quitman, LA, Gretchen Dell and husband Joe of Sherman, TX and Gayla Saulters and husband Mike of Quitman, LA. Seven great-grandchildren, Grant and Gavin Saulters, Mallory, Brooke and Brandon Ginn and Emma and Connor Dell. Ms. Peevy was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Ada Pullen, her husbands, Claude Ginn, J.D. McFearin and Alfred Peevy, one son, John Keith Ginn, one sister, Yvonne Sawyer and two brothers, Glenn Pullen and Lavelle Pullen and also one daughter-in-law, Debbie Phillips Ginn. Pallbearers will include, Mike Saulters, Joe Dell, Ronnie Bryan, Jeffrey Bryan, Roger Bryan and William D. Sawyer. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the First Baptist Church in Jonesboro or Siloam Springs Community Church Cemetery fund. You may view our website and send condolences to www.edmondsfuneralhome.com Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA Published in The News Star on February 18, 2012

James Philip Rightsell Funeral services for James Philip Rightsell, 63, of Columbia, will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, February 19, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Whit Stodghill officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery. Mr. Rightsell passed away Thursday, February 16, 2012, at St. Francis Medical Center ER after a sudden illness. He was a member of St. Alban's Episcopal Church, life member of Amvets Post 66, VFW, and American Legion. Mr. Rightsell was a U. S. Air Force veteran. Mr. Rightsell was preceded in death by parents, Delbert and Sarah Rightsell. Survivors include his wife of twenty-seven years, Linda Freeman Rightsell; three sons, James Timothy Rightsell, Jon Christopher Rightsell and wife Maribeth, and Jamey Morrison; daughter, Karen L. Crain and husband Billy; and seven grandchildren, Alex and Emory Rightsell, Heather, Abby, and Joseph Crain, and Jacob and Hunter Morrison. Pallbearers will be Michael Jiles, Ryan Grigson, Gerald Cummings, Pat Welker, Nubbin Harrell, Paul Cadiere, Jeff Lodgen, Wil Kinnison, Chuck Bennett, and Wade Dickerson. Honorary pallbearers will be Tom Gilley, Larry Smith, Jerry Beckham, Randy, Beckham, Randy Walker, Ralph Thomas, Bobby Watson, Ken McNeely, Clint James, Bill Wren, and David Dupree. Visitation will be Sunday from 12:00 Noon until service time 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 February 18, 2012

Ben Brice, 71 Ben Brice of West Monroe, a market manager for Brookshire's Grocery, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Stanley E. Crawford, 60 Stanley E. Crawford of Monroe, a machine operator, died Wednesday. Services are noon Friday at Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun. Visitation is 1-5:45 p.m. Thursday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, with family hour 6-7 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Jerry W. Griggs, 63 Jerry Wayne Griggs of West Monroe, a welding inspector at Southern Steel Fabricators, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens Cemetery, West Monroe.

O'Neal Harris, 43 MANGHAM — O'Neal "Rabbit" Harris, a custodian, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Mangham Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be in Gwin Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home-Rayville.

Peggy Ann McManus, 72 WINNSBORO — Peggy Ann Morgan McManus, an author of cookbooks, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.

Jodie G. Mooney, 41 WINNSBORO — Jodie Gill Mooney, a Franklin Parish School System bus driver, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Chatham. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Sunday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Chatham.

Robert J. Patton, 50 Robert "Jim" Patton of West Monroe, a domestic worker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.

Lena Rainbolt, 75 BASTROP — Lena Rainbolt, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Central Church of Christ. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery, Collinston.

Lodell L. Reeves, 85 Lodell L. Reeves, 85 of West Monroe, a retired telephone operator, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

James P. Rightsell, 63 COLUMBIA — James Philip Rightsell, a contractor, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is noon Sunday until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.

Isaiah P. Square, 81 Isaiah P. Square of West Monroe, a brick and block contractor, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Sunday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Evert H. Tarpley, 66 JONESBORO — Evert Hale Tarpley died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Cemetery Chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 1:30 p.m. Monday until time of service at the chapel under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Gloria Wright, 44 DALLAS — Gloria Faye Wright, a cook formerly of Monroe, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Monday until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

pREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Caskey, Nelon Wayne: 2 p.m. Tuesday, New Light Baptist Church, Prairie Road, Monroe. Pace, John Henry: 2 p.m. Sunday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Wilson, Tammy: 11 a.m. Tuesday, First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.

Feb 19 , 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Willie Clayton "W.C." Alger, Jr. Willie Clayton "W.C." Alger, Jr., 62, of Ragley, LA died at 6:30 AM on Friday, February 17, 2012 in his residence. Willie was born July 14, 1949 in Monroe, LA, where he lived most of his life until moving to Ragley two years ago. He was a previous member of Soul's Harbor Pentecostal Church in West Monroe and New Life Pentecostal Church in Ragley, LA. He enjoyed playing Dominoes, riding, and going outdoors and loved all holidays. Willie is survived by his mother, Jessie Babcock Alger of Ragley; siblings, Delane Ewing and husband Derwin of Pineville, LA, Patrick Alger in Pennsylvania formerly of West Monroe, LA, and Patricia Touchstone and husband Grady Danny Touchstone of Ragley; along with seven nieces and nephews, and numerous aunts, uncles, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by father, Willie Clayton Alger, Sr. His funeral will be 2:00 PM on Monday, February 20, 2012 at Old Union Cemetery in Grayson, LA under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Brother Glenn Cooley will officiate. Visitation will be at Soul's Harbor Pentecostal Church in West Monroe on Monday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. His family would like to express a special word of thanks to All Family Attendant Care for the support they received. Words of comfort to the family may be left at www.johnsonfuneralhome.net Johnson Funeral Home Lake Charles, LA Published in The News Star on February 19, 2012

Louise Fowler-Saylor Funeral services for Mrs. Louise Fowler-Saylor, 91, of Eros, LA, will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at Oak Grove Baptist Church with Dr. Mike Barnett and Dr. Scott Thompson. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Church Cemetery, Eros, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Our mother was born March 20, 1920 in Calhoun, LA and passed away February 18, 2012 in West Monroe. She is preceded in death by her mother Ola Green; and her brother Earl Thompson. Our mother will be sorely missed, not only by family, but by many friends. She was tireless in helping others and serving in her church. Even up to the end she was saying she wanted to return to the choir. She had an unconditional love for all people and animals. No dog in need was missed by our mom. Adults still told her they appreciated her teaching them in Sunday School. Even in her seventies she went back to school and got her education in working with nursing home patients. She worked hard all her life and now her work is done. Her legacy to her family and others is to love everyone, care for others, and always face life's obstacles with faith and laughter. She always endured hardships with courage and forgiveness. She was an inspiration even up to the last day of her life. Survivors include her husband Kin Saylor; three daughters, Alice Faye Farmer and husband Johnny of Corbin, KY, Anita Louise Gordon and husband George of Tyler, TX, and Cheryl Kaye Howell and husband Robert of Porter, TX; nine grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Richie Evans, Stanley Thompson, Pete Daniels, Gary DeMoss, Ken Gordon, and George Gordon. Visitation will be held Monday, February 20, 2012 from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Eros, LA. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the ICU Staff and 3rd Floor Staff at Glenwood Hospital, and a special thanks to Phyllis Brode who helped our family in so many ways. Also thanks to Bernice Morse, Donna Gardner, and Debra Hammons for their care during our mother's illness. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 19, 2012

Betty Jo Speer Griffith Betty Jo Speer Griffith passed on from this life on February 16, 2012, at 9:00 a.m. Betty was born in North Little Rock, Arkansas on April 30, 1925. She lived most of her life in Monroe, La where she retired as Secretary for La. Sheriff's Pension and Relief Fund. She raised four children in Monroe--James Monroe Head, Thomas Albert Head, Betty Susan Head, and William Grant Young. She is survived by her children, three step-daughters--Billie Barringer, Teddy Varino, and Jeannie Roberts-- and seven grandchildren--Brandon Head, Shelley Head, Thomas Scott Head, Juan Di Giulio, Amanda Moraca, Julie Head, and Joelle Head. Betty Jo moved to North Carolina to be near two of her children in 1998, and resided in Durham, NC until the end of her life. She will be lovingly remembered by all who knew her. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in her name to the Alzheimer's Association , www.alz.org, 1-800-272-3900. Published in The News Star on February 19, 2012

Ben Brice, 71 Ben Brice of West Monroe, a market manager for Brookshire's Grocery, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Stanley E. Crawford, 60 Stanley E. Crawford of Monroe, a machine operator, died Wednesday. Services are noon Friday at Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun. Visitation is 1-5:45 p.m. Thursday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, with family hour 6-7 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Jerry W. Griggs, 63 Jerry Wayne Griggs of West Monroe, a welding inspector at Southern Steel Fabricators, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens Cemetery, West Monroe.

O'Neal Harris, 43 MANGHAM — O'Neal "Rabbit" Harris, a custodian, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Mangham Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be in Gwin Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home-Rayville.

Peggy Ann McManus, 72 WINNSBORO — Peggy Ann Morgan McManus, an author of cookbooks, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.

Jodie G. Mooney, 41 WINNSBORO — Jodie Gill Mooney, a Franklin Parish School System bus driver, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Chatham. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Sunday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Chatham.

Robert J. Patton, 50 Robert "Jim" Patton of West Monroe, a domestic worker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.

Lena Rainbolt, 75 BASTROP — Lena Rainbolt, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Central Church of Christ. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery, Collinston.

Lodell L. Reeves, 85 Lodell L. Reeves, 85 of West Monroe, a retired telephone operator, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

James P. Rightsell, 63 COLUMBIA — James Philip Rightsell, a contractor, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is noon Sunday until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.

Isaiah P. Square, 81 Isaiah P. Square of West Monroe, a brick and block contractor, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Sunday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Evert H. Tarpley, 66 JONESBORO — Evert Hale Tarpley died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Cemetery Chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 1:30 p.m. Monday until time of service at the chapel under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Gloria Wright, 44 DALLAS — Gloria Faye Wright, a cook formerly of Monroe, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Monday until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

REVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Caskey, Nelon Wayne: 2 p.m. Tuesday, New Light Baptist Church, Prairie Road, Monroe. Pace, John Henry: 2 p.m. Sunday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Wilson, Tammy: 11 a.m. Tuesday, First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.

Feb 20, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Lodell Reeves Funeral services for Lodell Reeves, 85, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday February 21, 2012 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe, LA with Rev. Ricky Baker officiating. Interment will be at Bosco Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mrs. Reeves was born on March 31, 1926 and passed away on February 18, 2012. Lodell was a loving wife, mother, and grandma. She will be dearly loved and missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Luther Leon 'Papa Jack'. She is survived by daughter Nancy Rowland and husband Philip; son Luther Leon Reeves, Jr.; daughter Debbie White and husband Eddie; eight grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday, February 20, 2012 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane in Monroe, LA. Special thanks to Carolyn Turner. Online condolences maybe sent to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 20, 2012

Adlois Liles, 79 JONESBORO — Adlois "Bobbie" Liles, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Southern Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Liles Cemetery, near Jonesboro.

George Oskoian Sr., 94 George Oskoian Sr. of Monroe, a postal clerk, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe.

Oscar C. Pace, 87 WINNSBORO — Oscar Pace, a retired educator and coach, died Sunday. Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Robert J. Patton, 50 Robert "Jim" Patton of West Monroe, a domestic worker, died Friday. Graveside services are at 2 p.m. Monday at Cartwright Cemetery under the Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.

Louise Fowler-Saylor, 91 EROS — Louise Fowler-Saylor, a retired paper mill inspector, died Saturday. Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Eros. Burial is in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Bro. Gethern Self, 83 DARNELL — Brother Gethern Self, a farmer and retired minister, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.

Evert H. Tarpley, 66 JONESBORO — Evert Hale Tarpley died Thursday. Graveside services are at 2 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Cemetery Chapel, Monroe. Visitation is from 1:30 p.m. until service time at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Cemetery Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously acknowleged Caskey, Nelon Wayne: 2 p.m. Tuesday, New Light Baptist Church, Prairie Road, Monroe. Crawford, Stanley E.: Noon Friday, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun. Harris, O'Neal "Rabbit": 10 a.m. Monday, Mangham Baptist Church, Mangham. Mooney, Jodie Gill: 11 a.m. Monday, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Chatham. Rainbolt, Lena: 2 p.m. Thursday, Central Church of Christ, Bastrop. Wilson, Tammy: 11 a.m. Tuesday, First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Wright, Gloria Faye: 11 a.m. Monday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Feb 21, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Eugene Dietrich Kappeler Eugene Dietrich Kappeler, 77, of Galloway, OH, died Sunday, February 19, 2012. He was born October 13, 1934 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Fridolin E. and Louise (Tonn) Kappeler. He graduated from Concordia College in Milwaukee and received his Master of Divinity from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, MO in 1959. He served many churches in Iowa, Alabama, Oklahoma, Ohio (seventeen years with Our Savior, Newark) and Louisiana and during that time he held a number of different Circuit and District level positions, including Mission Planter in Alabama in the late 50's and early 60's. He retired in 1999 from Trinity Lutheran Church in Monroe, LA and since his retirement has served as a vacancy pastor in numerous Central Ohio congregations. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Dublin, OH, Kiwanis, Newark, OH and Monroe, LA, Maennerchor, Newark, OH and was very active in the Hilliard Senior Center. He enjoyed GOLF, piano accordion, singing, gardening, cooking and portraying St. Nicholas at Christmas. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and neighbor. He is preceded in death by his first wife Nancy Lynn Kappeler and siblings Kurt, Gerda and Martin. He is survived by Cheri, his wife of twenty years; children Karl (Michele) Kappeler and their children Joel, Benjamin and Brooke; Phil (Joan) Kappeler and their children Nicole and Jake; and Brad (Tammy) Thomisee and their children Taylor and Tatum, brother Edward (Frieda) Kappeler. Family will receive friends Thursday from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 6699 N. High St. (1/2 mile south of I-270) Worthington, OH 43085. Funeral service will be Friday at 10:00 AM with calling from 9:00 AM until time of service at St. John Lutheran Church, 6135 Rings Rd., Dublin, OH 43016. Interment will follow in St. Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery, Chuckery, OH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be made to www.schoedinger.com Schoedinger Worthington Chapel, Worthington, OH Published in The News Star on February 21, 2012

Irene F. Lowry Born April 3, 1919 in Berlin Germany, Irene "Reni" Lowry passed away at the age of 92 on February 19, 2012 in Plano, Texas. A strong and independent woman, she raised her two daughters as a single mother after the untimely death of her husband, Andreas Wiesen, during WWII. She moved to Monroe, Louisiana in 1960 to be with her youngest daughter and family. Later, she remarried, Estes Lowry, and moved to Mangham, Louisiana where she joined Lone Cherry Baptist Church. She also became an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Mangham Chapter #152, where she served as "Worthy Matron". In 2002, she moved to Plano, Texas to be nearer to her family. Lovingly known by her grandchildren and their friends as "Omi", she would share great stories from her life experiences and would always leave you laughing. She was a kind, loving and young soul with an unforgettable sense of humor. She loved being outdoors working in the garden and had an absolute passion for fishing. She was easily recognized by her fire red hair and contagious laugh which complimented her love for life. She adored all animals and at one time, even had a pet goat, "Amy", that rode into town in the passenger seat of her truck. She is also preceded in death by her grandson, Andreas White; sister, Else; brothers Arthur and Otto Maiss and husband, Estes Lowry. She is survived by her sisters Erna and Ursula of Berlin, Germany; her daughters, Brigitte Fowler of Plano; Inge Vogelgesang and husband Manfred of Berlin, Germany; Grandchildren: Daniel White of San Diego CA; Debra White and partner Michelle of Dallas; Randy White of Rockwall; Peter, Frank, & Michael Preiss of Berlin, Germany and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was an inspiration up to the last day of her life and will be missed tremendously. Graveside service will be held at Plano Mutual Cemetery on Wed., Feb. 22, 2012, at 10:00 AM. Ted Dickey Funeral Home 2128 18th Street, Plano, TX 75074 972-424-4511 Published in The News Star on February 21, 2012

George Oskoian, Sr. Memorial services for George Oskoian, Sr. 94, of Monroe will be at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Dr. Alan Miller, Rev. Chris West and Rev. Cindy Goza officiating. Interment to follow at Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens. Mr. Oskoian was born September 12, 1917 in Revere, MA, and passed away February 19, 2012 in Monroe, LA. Mr. Oskoian loved to cook, travel, costal fishing and jazz music. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 40 years of service. He also served multiple terms as state president of the postal workers union. Mr. Oskoian was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Georgia Belle Goza; his son, George Edward Oskoian II; his sisters, Julia and Margie; brothers, Jacob, Charles and Gregory. He is survived by his sister, Barbara Muksian and husband Bob; sisters-in-law, Frances Goza Curty and Peggy Goza Eppinette; brother-in-law, Elmer Reed; grandchildren, Tony Oskoian, Nicholas Oskoian, Julia Oskoian and Christopher Oskoian; two great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until service time Wednesday 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 February 21, 2012

Oscar Clyde Pace Funeral services for Oscar Clyde Pace, 87 of Winnsboro, LA will be held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Ron Ferrington and Rev. Max Lee officiating. Interment will follow at Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial. Oscar Pace was born on July 24, 1924 in Epps, LA and passed away Sunday, February 19, 2012 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. He was a teacher, coach, and Principal at Ward III Jr. High School, Monticello High School, Ogden High School, Calhoun High School, and Franklin Academy. He was a member of the Magnolia Baptist Church. He had served his country in the U.S. Navy and belonged to the VFW of Winnsboro. A loving husband of 54 years, father, friend, and educator, Mr. Pace lived life to the fullest according to God's teachings. He touched many lives during his time here on earth. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by father, Oscar Leon Pace, mother, Lou Ella (Pickett) Pace; wife, Donna Mae (Jolley) Pace; sister, Laura NeRissa Hall; 3 brothers, Buford Dennis Pace, John Aaron Pace and William Gordon Pace. Survivors include his 4 daughters, Patricia Pace Hawsey and husband Jerry of Winnsboro, LA, Carolyn Pace Davis and husband Dale of Calhoun, LA, Terri Ann Pace of Winnsboro, LA and Donna Pace Easterling and husband Chuck of Winnsboro, LA; 6 grandchildren, Randi Schulte Cox and husband Randy, Matthew Schulte, Kim Jones and husband Jason, Alli Maples, Chris Davis and Cameron Easterling; 7 great-grandchildren, Kristin, Kami, Katie Roberts, Kaitlyn and Jamie Lee Jones, Matthew and Maddox Schulte. The family will receive friends at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM, Tuesday, February 21, 2012. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, St. Judes, or Magnoia Baptist Church. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com Community Memorial Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on February 21, 2012

Kordia Bowman, 84 JONESVILLE — Kordia Bowman, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Walter Bryant, 39 BASTROP — Walter Bryant died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at New Light Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop.

Norine Canerday, 90 WINNFIELD — Norine Canerday, a teacher, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burial will be in Garden Of Memories, Winnfield.

Jessie Collins, 69 MANGHAM — Jessie Collins, an employee of Richland Parish Police Jury, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Holly Grove Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in New Bethel Cemetery, Mangham.

Ethel E. Crow, 85 Ethel Easterling Crow of West Monroe, a retired church organist and music director, died Monday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 4:30-7 p.m. Wednesday with a vigil wake service at 4:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Curtis L. Davis, 71 AURORA, Colo. — Curtis Lee Davis, formerly of Monroe, a mechanic, died Feb. 6. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

B.K. Gathright, 85 STERLINGTON — B.K. Gathright, a retired plant operator at IMC/Commercial Solvent, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Billy S. Hammett, 45 Billy Shane Hammett of West Monroe died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ruth Jackson, 91 DELHI — Ruth Jackson, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Robert Jones Jr., 76 EPPS — Robert Jones Jr., a farmer, died Friday. Services are noon Saturday at Rocky Mount Zion Baptist Church, Epps. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Falisha R. Kendrix, 9 Falisha Raynal Kendrix of West Monroe, a student at Riser Elementary School, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Adlois Liles, 79 JONESBORO — Adlois "Bobbie" Liles, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Lile Cemetery near Jonesboro.

Lance A. Magouirk, 29 TAOS, N.M. — Lance Alan Magouirk, formerly of West Monroe, a construction worker, died Jan. 13. Private family candlelight services were held in the mountains of Taos, N.M. .

Lodell Reeves, 85 Lodell Reeves of Monroe died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Bosco Cemetery.

Louise Fowler-Saylor, 91 EROS — Louise Fowler-Saylor, a retired paper mill inspector, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Eros. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Gethern Self, 83 DARNELL — Gethern Self, a farmer and retired minister, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Pentecost Tabernacle Church, Delhi. Burial will be in Epps Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Dorothy Stokes, 78 BASTROP — Dorothy Stokes, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Mer Rouge. Visitation begins at 4 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in H.V. Adams, Bastrop.

Delmo Thompson, 74 MONTGOMERY — Delmo "Billy" Thompson, a police officer, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Church of Christ, Montgomery. Visitation begins at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Church of Christ, Montgomery. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, Montgomery, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home.

JoAnn L. Thompson, 68 JoAnn LaValle Thompson of West Monroe, a para professional with the Ouachita Parish School System, died Monday. Memorial services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 2 p.m. Wednesday until service time at the funeral home.

Martin Vanburen, 78 RAYVILLE — Martin Vanburen, a concrete finisher, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Oak Ridge.

Bertha Waters, 48 RAYVILLE — Bertha Waters, a homemaker, died Feb. 14. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Rest No. 2 Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Love & Charity Cemetery, Rayville.

Freddie Watkins, 48 SEATTLE, Wash. — Freddie Watkins, formerly of Mangham, a processor at a plastic factory, died Feb. 13. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in St. Matthew Cemetery, Mangham.

Ellanor D. Williamson, infant RAYVILLE — Ellanor Dorris Williamson, the infant daughter of Amber and Trever Williamson, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at First United Pentecostal Church, Rayville. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Caskey, Nelon Wayne: 2 p.m. Tuesday, New Light Baptist Church, Prairie Road, Monroe. Crawford, Stanley E.: noon Friday, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun. Pace, Oscar C.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Rainbolt, Lena: 2 p.m. Thursday, Central Church of Christ, Bastrop. Wilson, Tammy: 11 a.m. Tuesday, First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.

Feb 22, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

John Heath "Pappy" Allen, Jr. Funeral services for John Heath "Pappy" Allen, Jr., 92, of Monroe, will be held at 4:00 PM Thursday, February 23, 2012, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Burgess officiating. Interment will be in the St. Paul's Church Columbarium under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Allen died Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at St Francis Specialty Hospital. John was born July 28, 1919 in Reynolds, Ga., the son of Rev. John Heath Allen and Willie Lee Kirk Allen. John served in the army during World War II. A longtime life insurance salesman, John began his career in radio and served as the voice of Northeast Louisiana University football Indians during the mid-70s. John and Helen were founding members of St. Paul's United Methodist Church and he sang in the church's Chancel Choir for over 50 years. Mr. Allen was preceded in death by his daughter, Sharon Allen Taylor. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Helen Fernandez Allen; his son, John Heath Allen III and wife Jan; and daughter, Arden Allen Dufilho and her husband Edward. He also leaves nine grandchildren, Tanya Taylor Pesek, James Robert "Jay" Taylor Jr., Jennifer Allen Etzel, John Heath Allen IV, William Donald "Billy" Allen, Alden Anne Allen, Halle Anna Allen, Claire Lea Allen and Carrie Beth Allen and five great-grand children. Honorary pallbearers are John Allen, Billy Allen, Edward Dufilho, Jay Taylor, Jim Taylor, Mark Pesek, Erik Etzel, and Billy Edmondson. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family wishes to express a Special Thank You to his caregiver, Patricia Bynum. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 22, 2012

Mrs. Norma Jeannie Crawford Funeral Services for Mrs. Norma Jeannie Crawford, 71, of Olla, LA formerly of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, February 23, 2012 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Jeff Robinson officiating. Interment will follow in the Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Crawford was born on March 3, 1940 in Hartshorne, OK and passed away on February 20, 2012 in Urania, LA. She was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church and also Women of the Moose, Moose Lodge #1723. She loved spending time with her family. Survivors include her children, Debbie Perot and husband, Clifton of Olla, LA, Linda Alderman, and Ann Salsbury and husband, Chris both of West Monroe, LA; step sons, Wayne Crawford and wife, Gloria of Hebert, LA, Bobby Crawford and wife, Vickie of Bastrop, LA, James Crawford and wife, Sandy of Columbia, LA and Alan Crawford and wife, Janice of West Monroe, LA; sister, Nan Hugle and husband, Pete of Hartshorne, OK; twenty-eight grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Mrs. Crawford's grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 22, 2012 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 February 22, 2012

Ethel Troup Easterling Pistorius Crow Funeral services for Ethel Troup Easterling Pistorius Crow, 85, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Father Matthew Long officiating. Mrs. Crow was born July 31, 1926 in Chicago, IL to Douglas and Hazel Troup and passed away Monday, February 20, 2012, at The Terrace in West Monroe, LA after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She met her husband Robert Easterling in Columbus, OH during World War II. They were married in 1946 and moved to Monroe, and later adopted their daughter, Barbara. Ethel graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Northeast Louisiana University and began her long career in music. Mrs. Crow had a career in music ministry that lasted half a century. Many of her piano students remember her famous recitals and the excellence she expected from them all. Jesus the Good Shepherd students remember caroling at Christmas with hot chocolate and cookies afterward at her home on Riverside Drive. Mrs. Crow was a music minister at Jesus the Good Shepherd, St. Pascal's, Our Lady of Fatima, St. Matthew's and played the organ for the Catholic Campus Ministry at ULM. She retired from her ministry in February of 2000. Upon her retirement at age 73, Mrs. Crow stated that "Music is basically a story of love. When you sing, you're singing a love song to God. You're praying twice, with the words you're singing and the feelings in your heart. I never thought I'd live to be this old. I think I'm still here because God has a use for me. The heavenly choir's not ready for me yet." Mrs. Crow had a special place in her heart for the Girl Scouts, serving for many years as a troop leader and volunteer in many capacities. Pinewoods Camp and many other Girl Scout camps were a home away from home for her. She was a member of the Monroe Junior League. Ethel enjoyed a competitive game of bridge weekly until her health wouldn't permit this pleasure. Mrs. Crow was preceded in death by her parents, Douglas and Hazel Troup; brother, Douglas Troup; husband, Robert H. Easterling; husband, Lester J. Pistorius and husband, Patrick Crow. Survivors include her daughter, Barbara Bailey, and her husband Jim of Monroe, LA; Sister, Barbara Troup Zarzycki of Seal Beach, CA; Grandchildren, Stephanie Bailey Laudenheimer and husband Mark of Fort Worth, TX; Jennifer Bailey Mills and husband Heath of Monroe, LA; 6 Great Grandchildren, Chandler Laudenheimer, Lauren Telano, Sophie Laudenheimer, Bailey Mills, Addison Laudenheimer and Liam Mills; and a host of nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. A vigil wake service will be held at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation will follow from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association , 910 Pierremont Rd., Shreveport, LA 71106. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Ethel's earth angels of Hospice Family Alliance and the staff of The Terrace for their special care, devotion and concern. God has called her home to be a member of his heavenly choir. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 22, 2012

B.K. Gathright Funeral services for B.K. Gathright, 85, of Sterlington, will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, February 23, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Chad Ballard officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Gathright died on February 20, 2012, after a lengthy illness. Born March 11, 1926, in Homer, LA, he lived in Sterlington, LA since 1953. He retired from IMC. Mr. Gathright was preceded in death by his parents, Marshall and Otha Gathright; brothers, Robert and Durwood; and sisters, Esma English, Faye English, and Edna Fountain. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Gathright; three sons, Larry Gathright and spouse Mona Gathright, Raymond Gathright and spouse Denise Gathright, and Randy Gathright; daughter, Carolyn Gathright Northcutt; seven grandchildren, Robin Reynolds, Amanda Gathright, Chad Hargon, Michael Northcutt, Brandon Northcutt, Ashley Northcutt, and Tyler LaFollette; one great granddaughter, Annelise Reynolds; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Rheo Stewart, Michael Northcutt, Brandon Northcutt, Wayne Donaldson, John English, and Chad Hargon. Visitation will be Wednesday 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 February 22, 2012

James Edward "Buddy" Jordan Mr. James Edward "Buddy" Jordan, age 69 of Winnfield, Louisiana entered eternal rest on February 21, 2012. Born September 23, 1942, he was preceded in death by his father Henry DeLoyce Jordan and his mother Ellen Maurine James Jordan. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 45 years Martha Smith Jordan, two sons Jay Jordan and wife Rhonda of Baton Rouge, La., and Scott Jordan and wife Shelley of Sikes, La. He is also survived by grandchildren Jacob Jordan of Sikes, La., Garrett Jordan and Torrie Bordelon of Baton Rouge, La., one sister Sharon Bedgood and husband Jason of Winnfield, La., and one brother Steve Jordan and wife Pam of Monroe, La., Sister-in-laws, Olive Ann Willis, Sandra Williamson and Mary Smith as well as numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins. Mr. Jordan was a beloved and dear husband, dad, grandfather, and true friend. He was kind and respectful to all and touched many lives with his courteous and positive attitude toward life. His guitar playing and singing, which was a great enjoyment in his life, will be missed by his family and friends. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Winnfield, La., Master Mason and member of Eastern Star Lodge No. 151 F&AM and the Dugdemona High Twelve in Winnfield. He was retired from the Winn Parish Sheriff's Department where he served as a deputy for twelve years and as Sheriff for 16 years. Mr. Jordan also was retired from the Louisiana Army National Gaurd after 22 years of service. The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to the Hospice Compassus team. Pallbearers will be Kenny Allen, Kerry Allen, Stanley Williamson, Troy Hatten, Greg Davies, and Stanley Martin. Honorary pallbearers will be Phil Allen, Dorman Guilliams, Wayne Melton, Bobby Guin, James Barron, and Bill Files. Funeral services for Mr. Jordan will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, February 24, 2012 at First Baptist Church of Winnfield with Dr. Calvin Phelps and Reverend John Holland officiating. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Winnfield under the direction of Southern Funeral Home. Friends may visit with the family in the funeral home on Thursday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM and also on Friday in the funeral home from 8:30 AM until 1:30 PM. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.southernfuneralhome.com Southern Funeral Home Winnfield, LA Published in The News Star on February 22, 2012

Phillip "Snake" Ragland 4/3/1944 - 2/22/2008 Beloved Sister Linda Mae Melton 3/15/2011 "Gone But Never Forgotten" Snake left this world only to be joined by his sister, Linda Mae 4 short years later. You know he was waiting for her to come sit and listen to his jokes and stories. Seems today that friends only last until we're gone and quickly forgotten. Count your friends and blessings and they should be enternal. Can we remember that last time we visited the grave of a friend or relative and sat there and had a talk with God and friends and family and be at peace. It really does a soul good to know we'll be remembered and cherished. Snake and Linda Mae are waiting on the other side for us to join them and laugh together again. Read John Chapter 14 and 15. Friends are for eternity not for a short time. God is waiting to receive us and join us with our friends and family. Remember when you say Goodbye its a short time until you meet again and say hello friend. "Snake" your stories and jokes are remembered each day around the shop. Thanks for the memories. Larry Cobb. Around the corner I have a friend in this great city that has no end and yet the days go by and weeks rush on and before I know it a year is gone and I never see my old friends face for life is a swift and terrible race. He knows I like him just as well as in the days when I wished him well and he and I were younger then but we were tired and busy men. Tired of trying to make a name tomorrow I'll say I'll call him just to show him I am thinking of him. But tomorrow comes and goes and the distance seems to grow and grow. Around the corner yet miles away. Here's a telegram, Sir your friend died today and that's what we get and deserve in the end. Around the corner a vanished friend. Remember to always say what you mean. Because when you decide that the time is the right time it may be too late. Seize the day and have no regrets. Stay close to your friends and family for they have helped you be the person you are today. Friend, L.C. Published in The News Star on February 22, 2012

Hugh Monteith Vick Funeral services for Hugh Monteith Vick will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, February 23, 2012, at Lakeshore Baptist Church, Monroe, Louisiana . His pastor, the Reverand William Smith, will officiate. Visitation will be at the church from noon until the time of the service. Mr. Vick, 90, died February 21, 2012, in Monroe. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Willie L. Vick and three daughters, Susan V. Tudor and her husband, Michael Tudor, of Pineville, Louisiana, Monnita V. Brasher and her husband, Phillip Brasher, of Waxahachie, Texas, and Kathryn V. Davenport and her husband, Thomas Davenport, of Calhoun, Louisiana. He is also survived by his five grandchildren, Christopher M. Tudor; Kimberly Stone Smith and her husband, Shane Smith; Jeffrey S. Brasher and his wife, Lindy Brasher; Jason W. Tudor; Emily Brasher Linsenbardt and her husband, Jon Linsenbardt. He is also survived by four great grandchildren Kaitlyn Linsenbardt, Ethan Brasher, Caleb Linsenbardt and McKenzie Smith. Two brothers and three sisters also survive him. Mr. Vick was born August 6, 1921, in Boston, Massachusetts. He spent his early years in Pope, Mississippi before attending and playing football at Northwest Junior College in Senatobia, Mississippi. He joined the United States Navy in 1942 and was a pilot and flight instructor during World War II. After his military service he graduated with honors from the School of Forestry at Louisiana State University. Mr. Vick began his professional career with Kellogg Lumber Company in 1948, where he was General Manager until 1975. He was well respected in his profession and opened a consulting business with clients throughout the south after his retirement from Kellogg Lumber Company. He was active in the Louisiana Forestry Association and served two terms as president. Throughout his life, Mr. Vick pursued his avocation of farming. Spending time at his farm in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana was a special pleasure for him. He also pursued his hobby of woodworking in his retirement years. Each of his children and grandchildren treasure many of the beautiful furniture pieces he made especially for them. He was a deacon at Lakeshore Baptist Church in Monroe, Louisiana, and was a Sunday School teacher there for many years. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, grandsons-in law, and Randy Miller. Honorary pallbearers will be the deacons of Lakeshore Baptist Church, the members of his Sunday School Class and Albert Little. Memorials may be made to the Lakeshore Baptist Church, 308 Lakeshore Drive, Monroe, Louisiana 71203 or the Louisiana Forestry Foundation, 2316 South MacArthur Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana, 71301. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 22, 2012

Charles Callender Jr., 64 OLLA — Charles M. "Bud" Callender, a retired timber worker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Riser Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Union Cemetery, Tullos.

Maxine D. Johnson, 55 Maxine Denise Johnson of Monroe, an administrative coordinator with the Office of Family Support, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Hall/Jobs Hill Cemetery, Rhymes.

Clifton Jones Sr., 73 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Clifton Jones Sr., a truck driver, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Morning Star on the Island Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home. Burial will be in Jones family cemetery.

Sally A. Jones, 51 Sally Ammons Jones of Calhoun died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home, Natchitoches.

Peggie M. McManus, 72 WINNSBORO — Peggie McManus died Friday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Temple Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. Thursday until service time at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.

George Oskoian Sr., 94 George Oskoian Sr. of Monroe, a postal clerk, died Sunday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe.

Sandy Wright, 64 Sandy Wright of Monroe, a correctional officer, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Star Light Baptist Church, Swartz. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Bryant, Walter: 2 p.m. Saturday, New Light Baptist Church, Bastrop. Collins, Jessie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Mangham. Crawford, Stanley E.: noon Friday, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun. Crow, Ethel E.: 10 a.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Pace, Oscar C.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Jackson, Ruth: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. Jones Jr., Robert: noon Saturday, Rocky Mount Zion Baptist Church, Epps. Rainbolt, Lena: 2 p.m. Thursday, Central Church of Christ, Bastrop. Stokes, Dorothy: 11 a.m. Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Mer Rouge. Thompson, Delmo "Billy": 1 p.m. Wednesday, Church of Christ, Montgomery. Thompson, JoAnn L.: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Vanburen, Martin: 1 p.m. Sunday, First Baptist Church, Rayville. Waters, Bertha: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Rest No. 2 Baptist Church, Rayville. Watkins, Freddie: 2 p.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Rayville. Williamson, Ellanor D.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, First United Pentecostal Church, Rayville.

Feb 23 , 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Juanita H. Daigle A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2012. She was born on April 30, 1919, in Sunrise, LA, and resided in Baton Rouge. She is survived by her daughter, Marilyn D. Harrington and husband, Peter; son, David M. Daigle and wife, Debbie; grandsons, Joshua and Jeremiah Daigle; granddaughters, Cheree Tham and husband, Blase Dragna, and Lauren Elizabeth Tham, and their father, Michael Tham; great grandchildren, Louisiana Grace Daigle and Radlee David Daigle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. Daigle; parents, James J. and Marguerite Fennell Himel; sister, Miriam Louise Chaudoir; and granddaughter, Stephanie Lauren Tham. She was a member of the Rising Star Chapter Eastern Star in Port Allen and the First United Methodist Church in Baton Rouge, LA. She was a professional Real Estate Agent and was the 3rd recipient in the State of Louisiana of Master Salesman in 1966. She sold for Irene Reid and E.D. Carter Realties in Monroe before opening her own real estate company, Juanita Daigle Realty. Pallbearers will be John Hill, Doug and Jeremiah Daigle, Danny Celestin, Wade O'Neal, and Billy Carter. Visitation will be held at First United Methodist Church on Friday, February 24, 2012, from 10 AM until funeral service at 11 AM. Interment will follow at Greenoaks Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to New Song UMC Building Fund P. O. Box 1733, Prairieville, LA 70769-1733 or Augusta Wounded Warrior Project 1190 Interstate Parkway, Augusta, GA 30909. Published in The News Star on February 23, 2012

ARABELLE WINKLEMAN HAMILTON Funeral services for Arabelle Winkleman Hamilton, age 81, of Lake Providence, LA will be 11AM, Friday, February 24, 2012, at the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Providence with Rev. Lauren Moore officiating. Interment will be in the Lake Providence City Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday from 10AM until time of service at the church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Spencer Hamilton Sr.; parents, Thomas Milton Hawk and Ara Belle Hawk. Arabelle is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jack Spencer Hamilton Jr. and Denise Hamilton of Tampa, Florida; daughter and son-in-law, Lee Hamilton Trichel and Charles Trichel of Shreveport, Louisiana; six grandchildren, Spence Trichel of Mandeville, Louisiana, Lee Anne Trichel of New Orleans, Louisiana, Scott Hamilton, Jamie Hamilton, Austin Hamilton, Christopher Hamilton, all of Tampa, Florida; sister, Peggi Hawk Duckworth of Meridian, Mississippi. Pallbearers will be Ed Patrick, Spence Trichel, Scott Hamilton, Albert Barnes, Steven Stapleton, Tap Parker, Mike McKenzie, Pat Duckworth. Honorary Pallbearers will be Reynold Minsky, Carleen Minsky, Bubba Brown, Jennie Lou Brown, Michael Brown, JoAnn Brown, Sonny Oswalt, Jean Oswalt, Dutch Rushing, Amelia Rushing, Betty Reed. Memorials should be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 501 St. Judes Place, Memphis, TN, 38105. To leave condolences to the family www.coxfuneral.com. Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, Louisiana Published in The News Star on February 23, 2012

Ann V. Jelks Ann V. Jelks, 84, died Sunday, February 19, 2012, at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, February 24, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 3:00 p.m. at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home and Cemetery with interment at Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, Louisiana. Mrs. Jelks was born March 4, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Anna Bubelka Vrba and Joseph Vrba of Czechoslovakia. She was a communicant of St. Dominic Catholic Church in New Orleans, and more recently, a communicant of St. Francis Catholic Church in Madison, Mississippi. She is preceded in death by her husband, Augustus "Gus" Huff Jelks, Jr., her parents, Anna and Joseph Vrba, brother, Joseph Vrba, and sister, Emily Vrba Tolis. Survivors include her children Bonnie Robertson (Richard) of Little Rock, Arkansas, Sandra Jelks of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, A. Huff Jelks III (Laura) of Birmingham, Alabama, and Candace Riley (Paul) of Madison, Mississippi; grandchildren Amy Whitney (Bryan), Christen Askea (Peter), Abby Robertson, Anna Jelks, Augustus H. Jelks IV, Paul "Cole" Riley, Jr., and Ryan Riley; great grandchildren Adalynn, Aurey, Avyn, and Aleya Whitney, Kaden Robertson-Blakely, and Augustus Askea. Memorials may be made to St. Francis Catholic Church, 4000 W. Tidewater Lane, Madison, Mississippi, 39110 and Hospice Ministries, 450 Towne Center Blvd., Ridgeland, Mississippi, 39157. To view and sign the guest book, visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, New Orleans, LA Published in The News Star on February 23, 2012

Kathryn Lockhart Funeral services for Kathryn Lockhart 78 of Downsville, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday February 24, 2012 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Gerald Lewis will be officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Lockhart was born September 28, 1933 in Cedar Bluff, VA and passed away February 21, 2012 in Farmerville, LA. She was a homemaker and was of The Assembly of God Faith. Mrs. Lockhart was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chap Lockhart; parents, 2 sisters, and 4 brothers-in-laws and a much loved son-in-law. She is survived by her son, Michael Lockhart and wife Clementine; daughter, Melanie Loe; grandsons; Damon Martin and wife Lisa, Blayne Spilker and wife Hayley and Grayson Powell; granddaughter Lyndsey Pool; 6 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters; Jo Edith Thomas and Louise Dowell; number of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Green, Timmy Thomas, Byron Thomas, George Thomas, Peyton Dowell and Jimmy Lofton. Honorary pallbearers will be Browning Dowell and Josh Thomas. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 23, 2012 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 February 23, 2012

Kathryn Lockhart Visit Guest Book Kathryn Lockhart Funeral services for Kathryn Lockhart 78 of Downsville, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday February 24, 2012 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Gerald Lewis will be officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Lockhart was born September 28, 1933 in Cedar Bluff, VA and passed away February 21, 2012 in Farmerville, LA. She was a homemaker and was of The Assembly of God Faith. Mrs. Lockhart was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chap Lockhart; parents, 2 sisters, and 4 brothers-in-laws and a much loved son-in-law. She is survived by her son, Michael Lockhart and wife Clementine; daughter, Melanie Loe; grandsons; Damon Martin and wife Lisa, Blayne Spilker and wife Hayley and Grayson Powell; granddaughter Lyndsey Pool; 6 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters; Jo Edith Thomas and Louise Dowell; number of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Green, Timmy Thomas, Byron Thomas, George Thomas, Peyton Dowell and Jimmy Lofton. Honorary pallbearers will be Browning Dowell and Josh Thomas. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 23, 2012 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 February 23, 2012

John Allen Jr., 92 John Heath "Pappy" Allen Jr. of Monroe, retired insurance salesman, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 4 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Burial will be in St. Paul's Church Columbarium under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Kordia Mae Bowman, 84 JONESVILLE — Kordia Mae Bowman, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church. 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.

Norma J. Crawford, 71 OLLA— Norma Jeannie Crawford, formerly of West Monroe, a custodian for G.B. Cooley, 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 Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe.

Sharrell Davis, 30 Sharrell Renee Davis of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Greater Free Gift Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Saturday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert.

B.K. Gathright, 85 B.K. Gathright of Sterlington, retired plant operator at IMC-Commercial Solvent, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

David Herron, 43 DESOTO, Texas — David Herron, an I.T. Co. employee, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Grambling. Visitation begins at 1 p.m. Thursday with wake services from 6-7 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Grambling Memorial Gardens, Grambling, under the direction of Golden Gate Funeral Home,

Dallas. Sally A. Jones, 51 Sally Ammons Jones of Calhoun died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Old Bethel Baptist Church, Natchitoches. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home, Natchitoches.

Mae Belle Keenan, 67 CLAYTON — Mae Belle Cockrell Keenan, owner and operator of Maitland Greenhouse in Maitland, died Thursday. Memorial services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Maitland Recreation Center under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.

Falisha R. Kendrix, 9 Falisha Raynal Kendrix of West Monroe, a student at Riser Elementary School, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Greater Realness Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Wardell Spencer, 75 WINNSBORO — Wardell Spencer, retired master chief petty officer, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at First Zion Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery,

Gilbert. Hugh M. Vick, 90 Hugh Monteith Vick of Monroe, retired forester and Kellogg Lumber Co., died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Lakeshore Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is noon Thursday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Sandy Wright, 62 Sandy Wright of Monroe, a correctional officer, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Star Light Baptist Church, Swartz. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Bryant, Walter: 2 p.m. Saturday, New Light Baptist Church, Bastrop. Callender, Charles M. "Bud": 10 a.m. Thursday, Riser Funeral Home. Collins, Jessie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Mangham. Crawford, Stanley E.: noon Friday, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun. Crow, Ethel E.: 10 a.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Jackson, Ruth: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. Johnson, Maxine Denise: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe. Jones Sr., Clifton: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Morning Star on the Island Missionary Baptist Church. Jones Jr., Robert: noon Saturday, Rocky Mount Zion Baptist Church, Epps. McManus, Peggie: 11 a.m. Thursday, Temple Baptist Church. Rainbolt, Lena: 2 p.m. Thursday, Central Church of Christ, Bastrop. Stokes, Dorothy: 11 a.m. Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Mer Rouge. Vanburen, Martin: 1 p.m. Sunday, First Baptist Church, Rayville. Waters, Bertha: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Rest No. 2 Baptist Church, Rayville. Watkins, Freddie: 2 p.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Rayville.

Feb 24 , 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Eloise Jackson Eloise Jackson, 82 of West Monroe went to be reunited with the love of her life Paul in their eternal heavenly home on Thursday, February 23, 2012. Graveside service for Eloise will be Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 2:00 PM at St. Paschal's Cemetery. Father Joe Puthuppally will be officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Jackson loved walking, working in her yard and the music of her late husband Paul. Prior to losing Paul, Eloise was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Lucille McQuillin, brothers, Leroy and J.L. McQuillin and nephew Mark McQuillin. Left to cherish the many memories of Eloise and Paul are her 2 sons, Scotty Jackson and wife Janie, Todd Jackson and wife Brenda, sister, Gloria Taylor and husband Preston; sisters-in-law, Katherine McQuillin and Sarah Johnson; grandchildren, Danielle Stevenson and husband Markus, T.J. Jackson and fiancé Ashlie Rape; great-grandchildren, Breanna and Briley Stevenson and Holden Hastings; numerous nieces and nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be T.J. Jackson, Markus Stevenson,Tim McQuillin, Jeffery May, Bob Howze, Jason Howze and Bretton Woods. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 24, 2012

Durrell M. McGuffee, Jr Funeral services for Durrell M. McGuffee, Jr. age 47, of West Monroe will be held 2pm Saturday February 25, 2012 from the Columbia Chapel of Riser Funeral Home with the Rev. Eddy Shoemaker and Rev. Huey Diffey officiating. Interment will follow in the Rosefield Cemetery East of Grayson, LA. Visitation will be on Friday evening from 4pm until 8pm at the Riser Funeral Home located at 7131 U S Highway 165, Columbia. Durrell M. McGuffee, Jr. was born on June 22, 1964 in Caldwell Parish to the union of his parents Durrell Merwyn McGuffee, Sr. and Mary Ann Coffey McGuffee and passed away on Thursday February 23 at his residence in West Monroe. Durrell was a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church in West Monroe. Survivors include one son Joshua Robert McGuffee and wife Laura of West Monroe; his daughter Laura Elizabeth McGuffee of West Monroe, his parents, Durrell Merwyn, Sr. "Mac" and Mary Ann McGuffee of West Monroe; his brother, Jeff McGuffee and wife Kathy of West Monroe; his nephews, Seth and Brett, his niece Kacee, a great niece Madison; and many extended family members and friends. Pallbearers include :Lynell Auttonberry, Jerry Eubanks, Jeff McGuffee, Seth McGuffee, Jack Sanders, and Lee McGuffee. Honorary pallbearers include Denis Jacobson, Brett McGuffee, and Gary Jacobson. Online registry/ condolences: riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on February 24, 2012

Geneva Culver Nomey, Age 78 Funeral services for Geneva Culver Nomey of Quitman, LA, will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2012, at 10:00 AM, at Saint Lucy Catholic Church in Hodge, Louisiana, with Father Pat Madden presiding at the funeral mass. Burial will follow in St. Lucy's Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday, February 24, 2012 from 4:30 PM until 8:30 PM at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro, Louisiana with a Wake Service (for friends and relatives) at 6:30 PM in the Chapel led by Deacon Terry Walsworth. Geneva is survived by her husband, Roy I. Nomey; daughter, Teresa Nomey Copes and husband, Gary, of Lafayette, LA; son, Colonel (Retired) Roy I. (lke) Nomey, Jr., and his wife, Susan, of Breaux Bridge, LA; four grandsons (Robbie, Kyle, Aaron, and Matt); two great-grandsons (Alex and Aaron); and two great-granddaughters (Gabby and Madi). After graduating from Jonesboro-Hodge High School, Geneva chose to be a housewife and mother. She supported her husband's military career by organizing Wife's (Now Spouses) Clubs in several communities as a way to involve family members. She was also an avid bowler and participated in several leagues as well as competing in local, state, and national bowling tournaments. After returning home to Jackson Parish, Geneva was active in the local Homemakers Club. She then helped organize the Heritage Quilt Guild, serving as President and other officer positions, then remained an active member in recent years. Geneva was also active in various ministries at Saint Lucy Catholic Church for several years and then provided assistance as needed. Geneva's grandsons will serve as pallbearers along with Henry Greer and James McDow, friends of the family. MEMORIALS MAY BE MADE TO SAINT LUCY CATHOLIC CEMETERY OR THE charity of your choice . Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA Published in The News Star on February 24, 2012

Elzie Efton Rockett Funeral services for Mr. Efton Rockett, 79, of Spearsville will be held at 11:00AM, Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Spearsville Baptist Church with Bro. James Miller officiating. Pallbearers are Rusty Rockett, Joshua Rockett, Joe McDonald, Jim Rhodes, Mark Deason and Mike Rockett. Burial will be at Camp Creek Cemetery. Mr. Rockett was a math teacher, coach, and principle at Spearsville High School from 1959-1979, and a member of Spearsville Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents Elzie and Gladys Rockett; two brothers: Palmer Rockett and Buck Rockett; one sister, Carrie Lou Odom and a daughter, Kathy McDonald Rockett. He is survived by one son, Ricky Rockett and wife, Edie of Spearsville; two grandsons: Rusty Rockett and Joshua Rockett and wife, Donna all of Spearsville; one granddaughter, Angela McDonald of Siloam Springs, AR; two great grandchildren: Jackson and Julia Rockett of Spearsville and one brother, Sherwood Rockett of Dallas, TX. Visitation will be 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Friday, at Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville. Online messages for the family may be left at farrarfh.com Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on February 24, 2012

Lynn Britton, 68 Lynn Britton of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Eva Royal Davis, 77 Eva Royal Davis of Swartz, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Loch Arbor Baptist Church, Swartz. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Emma M. Graham, infant DELHI — Emma Marie Graham, the infant daughter of Jonathan Graham and Samantha Martin, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 4 p.m. Saturday at Herringville Cemetery, Monticello. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Henrietta L. Harper, 71 Henrietta Louise Gardner Brooks Harper of Monroe, retired paraprofessional for Ouachita Parish School Board, died Friday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday at North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

James Hutchinson, 60 James Hutchinson of Monroe, a sales specialist, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Maxine D. Johnson, 55 Maxine Denise Johnson of Monroe, an administrative coordinator with The Office of Family Support, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Hall-Job's Hill Cemetery, Rhymes.

Jeremiah D. Level, 35 FORT WORTH, Texas — Jeremiah D. Level, a laborer, died Feb. 16. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Charles E. Little, 77 Charles Eugene Little of Monroe, retired U.S. Army, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Kathryn Lockhart, 78 FARMERVILLE — Kathryn Lockhart, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

John E. Martin, 73 John Earl Martin of Monroe, a draftsman, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Matthews Church of Christ Holiness, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Belinda J. Mizell, 60 Belinda Joan Mizell of West Monroe, activity director for Landmark Nursing Home, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Cheramie Family Cemetery, Tylertown,

Miss. Bertha Scott, 82 TALLULAH — Bertha Scott, a retired social worker, died Feb. 14. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Vicksburg, Miss.

Mildred Summers, 93 Mildred Summers of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Betty Jean Tharp, 79 BASTROP — Betty Jean Childs Tharp, retired employee of Summerlin Lane Nursing Home, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Bowman, Kordia Mae: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Mark Baptist Church, Jonesville. Bryant, Walter: 2 p.m. Saturday, New Light Baptist Church, Bastrop. Collins, Jessie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Mangham. Crawford, Stanley E.: noon Friday, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun. Davis, Sharrell Renee: 1 p.m. Sunday, Greater Free Gift Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Herron, David: 1 p.m. Friday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Grambling. Jackson, Ruth: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. Jones Sr., Clifton: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Morning Star on the Island Missionary Baptist Church. Jones Jr., Robert: noon Saturday, Rocky Mount Zion Baptist Church, Epps. Jones, Sally Ammons: 10 a.m. Friday, Old Bethel Baptist Church, Natchitoches. Keenan, Mae Belle Cockrell: 1 p.m. Saturday, Maitland Recreation Center, Clayton. Kendrix, Falisha Raynal: 2 p.m. Saturday, Greater Realness Church, West Monroe. Spencer, Wardell: 1 p.m. Saturday, First Zion Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Stokes, Dorothy: 11 a.m. Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Mer Rouge. Vanburen, Martin: 1 p.m. Sunday, First Baptist Church, Rayville. Waters, Bertha: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Rest No. 2 Baptist Church, Rayville. Watkins, Freddie: 2 p.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Rayville. Wright, Sandy: 11 a.m. Saturday, Star Light Baptist Church, Swartz.

Feb 25, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Margaret Gryder Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Gryder, 71, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, February 26, 2012 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Dr. Scott Thompson officiating. Interment will be in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Gryder was greeted by her heavenly father on February 24, 2012. Survivors: Husband, Howard Gryder; Sons, Johnny Gryder (Patty), Patrick Gryder; Daughters, Tiffany Putman (Brian), Cassie Carson (Brad); Brother, Thomas Colvin; Grandchildren, Zach Gryder and his wife Miranda, Hannah Gryder, Jade Tanksley, Ty Putman, Kirsten and Bailey Carson; grandchildren, Dylan and Dawson Tanksley, and Hayden Swan. Pallbearers will be Brian Putman, Reginald Colvin, Justin Herrington, Zach Gryder, Todd Jones, and James Colvin. Honorary Pallbearers are Ted Smith, T. A. Walpole, Jr., Clarence Pemberton, and Junior Bearden. Mrs. Gryder loved spending time with her family and watching football and NASCAR. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 25, 2012

Dr. Omer Weyi Yembe PHD. Memorial services for Dr. Omer Weyi Yembe, 73, of Cameroon, Africa will be held at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, February 26, 2012, at Highland Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA. Rev. Gordon "Skip" Dean will be officiating, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home- West Monroe. Dr. Yembe was born January 29, 1939 in Cameroon Africa and passed away on February 22, 2012 in West Monroe, LA. Dr. Yembe, a retired professor of Education, had traveled to Louisiana to celebrate the fifth anniversary of his daughter's clinic, American Stat Care. Upon his arrival he fell ill and passed away surrounded by his loved ones. Dr. Yembe was preceded in death by a son, Ebot Yembe. Dr. Yembe is survived by his wife, Faustina Yembe; two sons, Nginyu Weyi Yembe and Fai Cyril Yembe; two daughters, Dr. Enaka Marie Yembe and Dr. Omerine Aseh; grandchildren, Ninche Marie Omer Kaba and Egbe Sanwo Kaba. Dr. Yembe is also survived by a brother, several other grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Memorials may be made to Life Choices 1500 Royal Ave. Monroe, LA 71201. Online condolences may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 25, 2012

Michael Gene Aud, 55 BASTROP — Michael Gene Aud, an International Paper Co. employee, died Thursday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is 10 a.m. until noon Sunday at Golden Funeral Home.

Doris May Aulds, 89 Doris May Aulds of West Monroe, retired from Olinkraft, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Eloise Jackson, 82 Eloise Jackson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Paschal's Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Charles E. Little Sr., 77 Charles Eugene Little Sr. of Monroe, retired, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Bethel Assembly of God Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, west of Columbia, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Durrell M. McGuffee Jr. 47 Durrell M. McGuffee Jr. of West Monroe, a Bancroft employee, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rosefield Cemetery, near Grayson.

Elzie E. Rockett, 79 SPEARSVILLE — Elzie Efton Rockett, retired teacher, coach and principal, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Spearsville Baptist Church. Burial will be in Camp Creek Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home.

Ira Wayne Sanford, 73 FERRIDAY — Ira Wayne Sanford, an oil field worker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Young's Funeral Home. Visitation is Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Carlton Cemetery, Wildsville.

Maggie M. Slack, 88 BASTROP — Maggie Martin Slack, a retired nurse, retired from International Paper Co., Morehouse General Hospital and Cherry Ridge Nursing Home, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Roosevelt Watson, 82 Roosevelt Watson of Monroe died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Liberty Hill Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Sunday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Deborah R. Wright, 61 WINNFIELD — Deborah Rebecca Wright, a business owner, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Monday at Harmony Hill Cemetery, Tatum. Visitation is 5 p.m. Sunday at Crawford A. Crim Funeral Home, Henderson, Texas. Local arrangements are under the direction of Southern Funeral Homes.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Bowman, Kordia Mae: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Mark Baptist Church, Jonesville. Bryant, Walter: 2 p.m. Saturday, New Light Baptist Church, Bastrop. Collins, Jessie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Mangham. Davis, Sharrell Renee: 1 p.m. Sunday, Greater Free Gift Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Graham, Emma Marie: 4 p.m. Saturday, Herringville Cemetery, Monticello. Harper, Henrietta Louise: 11 a.m. Saturday, North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe. Jackson, Ruth: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. Johnson, Maxine Denise: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe. Jones Sr., Clifton: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Morning Star on the Island Missionary Baptist Church. Jones Jr., Robert: noon Saturday, Rocky Mount Zion Baptist Church, Epps. Keenan, Mae Belle Cockrell: 1 p.m. Saturday, Maitland Recreation Center, Clayton. Kendrix, Falisha Raynal: 2 p.m. Saturday, Greater Realness Church, West Monroe. Martin, John Earl: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Matthews Church of Christ Holiness, Monroe. Mizell, Belinda Joan: 10 a.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Scott, Bertha: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Spencer, Wardell: 1 p.m. Saturday, First Zion Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Stokes, Dorothy: 11 a.m. Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Mer Rouge. Tharp, Betty Jean Childs: 1 p.m. Saturday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Vanburen, Martin: 1 p.m. Sunday, First Baptist Church, Rayville. Waters, Bertha: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Rest No. 2 Baptist Church, Rayville. Watkins, Freddie: 2 p.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Rayville. Wright, Sandy: 11 a.m. Saturday, Star Light Baptist Church, Swartz.

Feb 26, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Mrs. Doris May Aulds Funeral services for Mrs. Doris May Aulds, 89 of West Monroe will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, February 27, 2012 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Tim Mosher and Mr. Doug Wall will be officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Aulds was born May 12, 1922 in Cottonplant, LA to parents, W. T. "Man" May and Levi White May. Her name was Doris Elsie May. She would grow up to be a loving wife and mother. She lost her mother, Levi at age three, her father "Man" May much later 1975 and two brothers, Waylon T. May and Mervin" Buck" May and her sister, Mavis Week. Her beloved husband James D. Aulds "Shorty" would follow in 1990. She was the wonderful mother of three children, they are Teresa Ann Rogers of West Monroe, Raylon R. Rogers and wife Martha of Oklahoma and Dorinda Rogers Cason and husband Dean of West Monroe. Doris will be cherished as a great friend, amazing mother, grandmother, wonderful sister, and a very kind and giving individual. She was a loyal member of the New Life Wesylan Church of West Monroe. She went to join our Lord on February 23, 2012. She lived with a vigor all her own and faced many mountains to climb, she never once gave up or deserted her children she worked very hard. Mrs. Aulds was employed for 28 years at Olinkraft. She is remembered for keeping her own house, yard, garden, making pickles and jellies for everyone. Mrs. Aulds will always be remembered for kindness to others. Mrs. Aulds is survived by sister Mardel May Floyd; brother, Crafton "Dooley" May; son, Raylon R. Rogers and wife Martha; daughter, Dorinda Rogers Cason and husband Dean; eleven grandchildren; James E. Coughran, Larry R. Coughran, Fred Coughran, Janet Coughran Rice, Ted Coughran, Curtis Coughran, Stephen J. Struben Jr., Eric A. Struben, Colton J. Courtney, Marrianne Rogers Rhodes, Rion Raylon Rogers; several great, and great- great grandchildren all of whom called her "Mama Doris". She also had two very special friends whom she thought of as a daughter, Jennifer Starnes McCool of Vivian, LA and her dear friend and caregiver, Mrs. Adeline "Marie" Enggoff of Monroe. Pallbearers will be grandsons; Stephen J. Struben, Jr., Eric A. Struben, Colton J. Courtney, Rion Raylon Rogers and nephews, Donald G. Floyd and Randy May. There will be a celebration of her life on Sunday, February 26, 2012 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 26, 2012

Ann Olivia Hartwick Memorial services for Ann Olivia Hartwick, 63, of Ruston will be 11:00 AM Tuesday February 28, 2012 at Culbertson Baptist Church with Bro. "Tuck" Roberts & Steven Wade officiating. Ann Olivia Hartwick went to her heavenly home on Saturday February 25, 2012. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Ruston and a registered nurse. She was a graduate of Northwestern State College. She began her nursing career in the VA hospitals in Shreveport, Atlanta and Dallas. She is preceded in death by her father Robert O. Hartwick. Survivors include her mother, Edwina Hartwick of Darbonne; one brother, Paul Wade Hartwick & wife Betty; nephew, Tracy Harris & wife Kimberly; their children Jordan & Ally Harris all of Darbonne; special friends, Jerry & Pam Moore; Jamie & Jennifer. There will be a private burial at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to Culbertson Baptist Church Cemetery Fund Culbertson Baptist Church; 3286 Hwy 151; Farmerville, LA 71241. Online messages for the family may be left at farrarfh.com Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on February 26, 2012

Margaret Asken, 74 JONESORO — Margaret Ann Asken, a secretary, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at the McDonald Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Sunday Edmonds Funeral Home. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery.

Margaret Gryder, 71 Margaret Gryder of West Monroe, a retired employee with Riverwood International, died Friday. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, West Monroe.

Ann Hartwick, 79 RUSTON —Ann Olivia Hartwick, a registered nurse, died Saturday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Culbertson Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home.

Howard Ulmer Jr., 80 RUSTON — Howard Otis Ulmer Jr., a retired electrical technician, died Saturday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Antioch United Methodist Church. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Monday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Betty Wallingsford, 72 Betty Wallingford of Eros, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

William Loyd Willis, 93 DODSON — William Loyd Willis, a mechanci, died Friday. Graveside services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Hurricane Grove Cemetery, Sikes. Visitation begins at 8 a.m. Monday at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Dr. Omer Weyi Yembe, 73 Dr. Omer Weyi Yembe, a retired professor from Cameroon visiting in West Monroe, died Wednesday. Memorial services are 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Highland Baptist Church in West Monroe. A funeral and burial will follow later in the week in Cameroon. Local arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously acknowleged Aud, Michael Gene: 1 p.m. Sunday, Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop. Davis, Sharrell Renee: 1 p.m. Sunday, Greater Free Gift Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Little Sr., Charles Eugene: 2 p.m. Sunday, Bethel Assembly of God Church, Monroe. Sanford, Ira Wayne: 2 p.m. Sunday, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Slack, Maggie Martin: 2 p.m. Sunday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Vanburen, Martin: 1 p.m. Sunday, First Baptist Church, Rayville. Watson, Roosevelt: 11 a.m. Monday, Liberty Hill Baptist Church, Monroe. Wright, Deborah Rebecca: 2 p.m. Monday, Harmony Hill Cemetery, Tatum.

Feb 27 , 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Doris May Aulds, 89 Doris May Aulds of West Monroe, a retired Olinkraft employee, died Thursday. Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Monday in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial is in Hasley Cemetery.

Jasper Burke, 77 Jasper Burke of West Monroe, a retired truck driver, passed away Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Carolyn S. Myers, 51 MONTGOMERY — Carolyn Sue Myers, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral services are at 3 p.m. Monday at New Salem Baptist Church in Crews. Burial is in New Salem Cemetery in Crews under the direction of Southern Funeral Homes.

Leonard L. Peterson, 79 GOLDONNA — Leonard L. Peterson died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Southern Funeral Home in Jonesboro.

Cleveland Williams Sr., 85 Cleveland Williams Sr. of Monroe, a retired truck driver, Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Funerals by McFarland of Monroe

Previously Acknowledged: Asken, Margaret Ann: 10 a.m. Monday, McDonald Baptist Church, Jonesboro. Hartwick, Ann Olivia: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Cubertson Baptist Church, Ruston. Ulmer, Howard Otis Jr.: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Antioch United Methodist Church, Ruston. Watson, Roosevelt: 11 a.m. Monday, Liberty Hill Baptist Church, Monroe. Willis, William Loyd: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Hurricane Grove Cemetery, Sikes. Wright, Deborah Rebecca: 2 p.m. Monday, Harmony Hill Cemetery, Tatum.

Feb 28, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Bob Brulte Memorial Serivces celebrating the Life of Bob Brulte, 51, of Downsville, LA will be 6:30 PM, Wednesday, February 29, 2012 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Kevin Jackson, Gordon Williams, Michelle Griffin and Robert Lindsey speaking and Fr. David Richter officiating. Mr. Brulte was born February 24, 1960 and passed away peacefully at home February 22, 2012. Bob was employed with Plymouth Tube Company for 33 plus years. He enjoyed watching television and especially watching movies with Jennelle. Bob was known as the "grill master". He loved to cook and even more so when family and friends came over. Bob loved spending time with family especially his nieces and nephews. Bob was one of a kind. Women loved his flirtatiousness. Men loved him because he was a good ole boy. Children loved him because he took the time to focus on just that child. Animals loved him; it was like he had a sixth sense that animals just flocked to him. Bob will truly be missed by so many! He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Nell Brulte; and nephew, Victor Jenson. Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Jennelle Yarbrough Brulte; his two dogs and pig, Johnathon, Suzie and Wilbur; brother, Jimmy Brulte; sisters, Brenda Thompson and her husband Walt, and Adrel Chapman; mother-in-law, Juanita Yarbrough; sisters in-law, Jayne Stagg and her husband Everett, Janet Reed and her husband Lionel, and Jo Womack and her husband Jason; nieces Monica Brulte-Comeaux, Nicole Brulte, Jordyn Stagg; and nephews, Logan Womack, Jacob Womack, Luke Stagg and Colton Reed. Honorary Pallbearers will be his coworkers from Plymouth Tube Company. The Rosary Services will be at 4:30 PM Wednesday and visitation will begin at 5:00 PM Wednesday until Service Time at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to St. Paschal Catholic Church Building Fund or the American Cancer Society . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 28, 2012

J W Burke Funeral services for Jasper William Burke, 77 of West Monroe, are at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, February 28, 2012 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev. Billy Taylor and Rev. Roger Stoffer officiating. Interment follows at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Mr. Burke was a retired truck driver education teacher. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ann Burke; brother, Lee Burke. He is survived by wife Margaret Marble Burke; son, Mike Burke; daughter; Debra Best and husband Ricky; granddaughters; Angela Best, Ashley Oldham and husband John; grandsons; Michael Wayne Burke, Travis Burke, David Best and wife Lexi; great granddaughters, Peyton Oldham, Audrey Best, and Rylee Burke; step-daughter; Donna Rogers and husband Lee; step-grandson; Brad Rogers; step-granddaughter; Chelsea Mitchell and husband Chris; brother; Crawford Burke and wife Patsy; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are David Best, Travis Burke, Michael Wayne Burke, Brad Rogers, Bubba West, and Buddy Frost. Honorary pallbearers are Hollis Faulk and Greg Brown. Visitation is Tuesday from 5:00PM til 8:00PM 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 February 28, 2012

Helen Hollis Colvin Helen Hollis Colvin was born on May 20, 1916 in Bernice, LA and died on February 26, 2012 in Ruston, LA. The youngest child of Jesse Benjamin and Euphamie Grafton Hollis, she was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, William A. Colvin, III, nine brothers and two sisters. Helen is survived by daughter Phamie Martin and husband Steve of Summerfield, LA, daughter Jean Moore and husband Jim of Spring, TX, and son Andy Colvin and wife Cathy of Cerrillos, NM, seven grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. She was a lifelong Baptist. A graduate of Louisiana Tech, she married W.A. in 1943. She worked as a legal secretary for Hudson, Potts & Bernstein in Monroe during WWII. After the war, she and W.A. lived in Farmerville, Monroe, Bernice, Bogalusa, Baton Rouge and Lake Charles. In 1980, she and W.A. retired to Lake D'Arbonne in Farmerville. Helen was an accomplished seamstress and avid bridge player and was active as a Girl Scout leader and school volunteer, but her true passion was as a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Interment will take place at the Bernice City Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 1, with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at the Bernice United Methodist Church with Dr. Johnie Adkins officiating. In lieu of usual remembrances, the family requests donations be made in Helen's name to either the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, 7200 Desiard St., Monroe, LA, 71203 or the Methodist Children's Home, 103 East Vaughn Ave., Ruston, LA, 71270. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on February 28, 2012

Deidre Ann Cruse A memorial service for Ms. Deidre Ann Cruse will be held at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 29, 2012. A private interment service will follow. The Rev. David Shirley, cousin of the deceased, will officiate, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Ms. Cruse, 65, died on February 21, 2012, at her home in Plaquemine. Born on December 5, 1946, in Winnsboro, she was the daughter of Mrs. Jaime Taylor Cruse and the late James Monroe Cruse. Her maternal grandparents were the late Roy M. Taylor, Sr. and Florence Young Taylor; paternal grandparents were the late Thomas M. Cruse and Edna Erskin Cruse. Ms. Cruse is survived by: her mother; brother James Christopher Cruse and wife Mollie Perritt Cruse; niece Marguerite Taylor Cruse and nephew William Case Cruse, all of Winnsboro; uncle Roy M. Taylor, Jr., and wife Irene of Ruston; uncle Larry A. Taylor and wife Barbara of Newnan. GA; aunt Marian T. Phillips and husband Ray of Pioneer; and many cousins. She was preceded in death by a nephew, Christopher Crossgrove Cruse, and her father. A 1964 graduate of Winnsboro High School, Ms. Cruse earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism in 1968, at Northeast Louisiana College, now the University of Louisiana in Monroe. Her life was dedicated to her work in journalism, the only career she ever considered. Government and politics became her focus. At 13 she was a columnist on the teen affairs in The Franklin Sun in her home town; as a senior at Winnsboro High School, she was editor of the school newspaper. She began her professional career at The Monroe Morning World, later moving to The Arkansas Gazette in Little Rock, AR., and the Baton Rouge Morning Advocate. Her work at the Advocate included assignment to its Capitol Bureau during the era of Governor Edwin Edwards, and earned her a place in both Clyde Vidrine's Just Taking Orders, and Leo Honeycutt's Edwin Edwards: Governor of Louisiana. Ms. Cruse was press secretary for Louisiana House Speaker Bubba Henry in his unsuccessful run for the governorship. She also worked for a time at the Public Affairs Research Council (PAR). For the past 20 years she has been governmental reporter for The Plaquemine Post/South at Plaquemine. There she achieved an unprecented five Louisiana Press Association Gibbs Adams awards for investigative reporting, the latest in 2010 when The Post/South won LPA's Division 7 Newspaper of the Year award. Through the years she has earned numerous state awards, as well as three national awards. She had a generous and loving heart. Her enjoyment of fun and festivity was reflected in her year-long search for Christmas gifts, the elaborate Christmas decorations she fashioned for far-flung family and friends, and the elegant gift wrapping for which she was noted. A second memorial service is planned by friends in Plaquemine on Friday, March 9, 2012. Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on February 28, 2012

Aaron Pesnell Funeral services for Aaron Pesnell, age 19, of Choudrant, LA will be held 10:00 AM Thursday, March 1, 2012 at the First Baptist Church in Choudrant. Officiating the service will be Rev. David Harrell, and Rev. Chris Witt. Interment will follow at Choudrant Memorial Cemetery in Choudrant. Aaron was born June 17, 1992 and passed away February 26, 2012. He is survived by his father, Mark Pesnell and wife Wendy of Choudrant; mother: Crystal Rogers Pesnell of Monroe; brothers: Trent, Lane, and Dylan; sisters: Cristy and Jenny Alford; grandparents: Mary Beth Pesnell, David Rogers, and Elaine Cockerham; aunts, and uncles: Sherry Scott and husband Jeff, Renee Thompson and husband Ronnie, Jennifer Pesnell, Misty Rogers, George Kelly and Kevin Kelly; and numerous other family and friends. Pallbearers will be George Kelly, Kevin Kelly, Chad Webb, Justin Colvin, Lance Connor and Christopher Causey. In lieu of flowers, donations for Aaron's services may be made to Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday, February 29, 2012 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 February 28, 2012

Samuel Brett Wimberly A native of Mount Pleasant, Texas and a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2012, at 7:45 p.m. at Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, LA. He was 17 years old. An 11th grade student at Parkview Baptist School and enjoyed playing on the football team. He was a member of Parkview Baptist Church and was active in the Parkview Baptist Student Ministries and Youth Praise Band. Visiting at Istrouma Baptist Church, 10500 Sam Rushing Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70816, Monday, February 27, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, February 28, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. until service at 9:30 a.m. conducted by Dr. Billy Stevens and Dr. Scott Thompson. Graveside service, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 5 p.m. at Mount Zion Cemetery, Hall Summit, LA. Survived by his parents, Rev. Collin and Gina Wimberly; paternal grandparents, Lary and Louise Wimberly; maternal grandparents, R.L. and Judy Langston; four sisters: Juliana Wimberly Handy and husband, John P. Handy II, Micah Wimberly, Hope Wimberly, and Leah Carrie Wimberly; four brothers: Daniel Wimberly, Seth Wimberly, Steven Wimberly, and Silas Wimberly. Honorary Pallbearers are Lary Wimberly, R.L. Langston, Coach Kenny Guillot, Gary Langston, R.L. Langston, Jr., and Reggie Bergeron. Pallbearers are Daniel Wimberly, John P. Handy II, Coach Shelton, Tyler Causey, Grant Markey, and Daniel Landry. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Voice of the Martyrs, P.O. Box 443, Bartlesville, OK 74005-0443 or www.persecution.com. Resthaven Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Please visit the online guest book at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com. Resthaven Funeral Home Baton Rouge, LA Published in The News Star on February 28, 2012

Hannah L. Allen, 88 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Hannah Lee Allen, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church, 500 Hwy. 143. Burial will be in Gillard Cemetery under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

John D. Bonner, 61 John Davis Bonner of Monroe, a laborer, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Allen D. Boyd, 74 JONESVILLE — Allen D. "A.D." Boyd, a retired Catahoula prison officer, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, near Jonesville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Heard Cemetery under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Leroy Groves, 66 TALLULAH — Leroy Groves, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Mary S. Harp, 73 OAK RIDGE — Mary Sterling Rolfe Harp, a homemaker and an artist, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Oak Ridge Methodist Church, Oak Ridge. Visitation is 12:30 p.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the Church of The Redeemer Cemetery, Oak Ridge, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Susan D. Howell, 51 CALHOUN — Susan Darlene Howell, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Shiloh Cemetery, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Cathy T. Meeks, 47 Cathy Thompson Meeks of West Monroe, a beautician, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Anne M. Moncrief, 82 Anne L. Martin Moncrief of West Monroe, a retired schoolteacher with the Ouachita Parish School System, died Sunday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at New Chapel Hill Baptist Church, West Monroe. Arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Leonard Peterson, 79 GOLDONNA — Leonard Peterson died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Goldonna.

Loyce A. Roberson, 67 BATON ROUGE — Loyce Anita Roberson, formerly of Rhymes, a supervisor with the USDA, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Geneva A. Roberts, 88 JONESBORO — Geneva Anders Roberts of Ruston, a bookkeeper, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Chatham United Methodist Church. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Chatham Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Betty L. Wallingsford, 72 EROS — Betty Lou Wallingsford, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Hartwick, Ann Olivia: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Cubertson Baptist Church, Ruston. Ulmer, Howard Otis Jr.: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Antioch United Methodist Church, Ruston.

Feb 29, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Geneva Roberts Anders Funeral services for Geneva Roberts Anders will be held on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Chatham United Methodist Church in Chatham, LA. Officiating will be Sister Lala Ball Cooper. Interment will follow in the Chatham Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at Chatham United Methodist from 4:00 PM-6:00 PM. Mrs. Anders was born on July 17, 1923 and passed away on February 26, 2012. She was 88. Mrs. Anders taught music right out of high school. She worked at Peoples Bank in Chatham and Browder Lumber Company as a bookkeeper for many years. She also worked at Lincoln Bank in Ruston in the notes department as a bookkeeper. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Chatham where she was also church musician for many, many years and was also church treasurer. Her heart and home were always open to anyone that she thought needed her care and she spent an unbelievable amont of time helping others. Survivors include, her son, Dwayne Anders of Minden, LA, her aunt, Reavie McCallman of Homer, LA, four grandchildren, Rickey Lynn Anders of West Monroe, LA, Stephanie Anders Webb of Rockledge, FL, Kevin Anders of Arcadia, LA and Renee Anders of Calhoun, LA, great-grandchildren, Matthew Anders and Mason and Logan Webb. She was also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members. Mrs. Anders was preceded in death by her parents, G. W. and Roberta Roberts, her husband, Stanley Joyce Anders, her son, Rickey Wendall Anders, one brother, Duvall "Buster" Roberts and her sister, Orleene Roberts Allen. Pallbearers will include, Jason Roberts, Gaylord Roberts, David Roberts, Ronnie Hightower, Rickey Lynn Anders, Bobby Barnett, Wayne Allen and Layne Allen. You may send condolences and view our website at www.edmondsfuneralhome.com Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA Published in The News Star on February 29, 2012

Mary Sterling Rolfe Harp Family and friends will honor the life of Mary Sterling Rolfe Harp on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at the Oak Ridge Methodist Church with Reverend Judy Bazer officiating. Visitation at the church will be held at 12:30 PM followed by the service at 2:00 PM. Interment will follow at the Oak Ridge Episcopal Cemetery. Mary Sterling was born February 11, 1939 to the late Charles and Sterling Rolfe and grew up in Oak Ridge, Louisiana. She graduated from Louisiana State University and was a first runner-up in the Miss Louisiana pageant. She married the late Kelly Mayo Harp and lived in Hawaii, New Orleans, New Jersey, Tennessee, Texas, and had just recently returned to live in Oak Ridge. Mary Sterling was an artist, model, vocalist, pianist, and after years of home-making, enjoyed working in retail. She had just recently celebrated her seventy-third birthday and had reaffirmed her membership in her childhood church where family and friends will commemorate her life on Wednesday. Mary Sterling was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her son Robert Gilman Harp. She is survived by her daughter Claire Rolfe Harp Hunter, brother Tommie Rolfe, nieces Amy Rolfe Brown and Dara Rolfe Hoell, nephew Jarratt Rolfe and numerous extended family and friends. Mary Sterling passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness. Serving as pallbearers are Jarratt Rolfe, Jim Brown, Thomas Hoell, Cooper Brown, Scott Hunter, and Joe Cooper Rolfe. Honorary pallbearers are Clayton Brown and Mason Guillory. Memorials should be sent to Oak Ridge United Methodist Church or to the Louisiana Methodist Children's Home. Cox Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Published in The News Star on February 29, 2012

Kenneth D. Head Funeral services for Kenneth "Kenny" Darwin Head, 58 of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, March 1, 2012 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Louis Bartet will officiate. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Kenneth graduated from West Monroe High School in 1972. At the age of eighteen he enrolled in the Navy, working on tugboats, and saw some of the most beautiful sights imaginable. He worked as a loyal and trustworthy security officer for Securitas USA for 10 years. Kenneth passed away on February 28, 2012 at 1:00 AM. He fought long and hard. He is survived by his wife: Linda L. Head; his two children and their spouses: Misty Torres, and her husband, Valdemar; James Head and his wife, Tina; Misty's children, Vanessa Melgar, Noah Torres, Violet Jade Torres; his sister, Brenda Hightower and her husband, Ronnie; Kim Wheelis, their daughter who was also there in our time of need. He was preceded in death by Edith Head (Mother); Durward Head (Father) who will be remembered in our hearts. The pallbearers will be: James Head, Ronnie Hightower Sr., Ronnie Hightower Jr., and Steve Gentry. Kenny will be remembered in our hearts forever. His family will surely miss him. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 29, 2012

Susan Darlene Howell Susan Darlene Howell, a homemaker of Calhoun, was born on September 4, 1960, and passed away on February 27, 2012. A Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. March 1, 2012 at Shiloh Cemetery, Farmerville, LA. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at Griffin Funeral Home in West Monroe. Susan loved rodeo and barrel racing. She was a loving wife and mother. She was a friend to everyone and had no enemies. She is preceded in death by her father, Donell Friday and father-in-law, Hershel Howell. She is survived by her husband Nathen Howell of Calhoun, LA; son, Shane Howell and wife Pam of Center, TX; daughter, Jenna Howell and loved one John Garrett of Calhoun, LA; son, Rudy Howell of Calhoun, LA; grandson, Dakota Wyatt Howell; step- granddaughter, Kasie Waller; mother, Dorothy Friday of Tallulah, LA; mother-in-law, Helen Howell of Calhoun, LA; nephews, Mike Bailey Jr.; John Welch; Jerry Cummins Jr.; niece, Angel Shivers; also survived by her rodeo and barrel racing friends . Pallbearers will be Sandra Mandrey, Alecia Saterfiel, Whitney Liggin, Leslie Brantley, Jamie Mckeever, Jessica Dykus Honorary pallbearers will be Georgia Williams, Anna McCormic, Cynthia Stevens Online condolences may be made to the family at griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 29, 2012

James W. (Sonny) Keith Jr. James W. (Sonny) Keith Jr., 91, died Monday morning February 27, 2012 in Gonzales, Louisiana. Mr. Keith was a long time resident of Monroe prior to his moving to Gonzales with Mildred M. Keith, his wife of 65 years. Known as Sonny to all his friends, Mr. Keith graduated from Neville High School where he starred in baseball. He continued his passion and talents for baseball; playing professionally in the Cotton States, Evangeline, and Texas leagues. His aspiring baseball career was disrupted by the advent of World War II. He enlisted in the Army, serving in the Combat Engineers and Military Police. Upon discharge from the service Mr. Keith followed in the footsteps of his father in a career as an engineer on the Missouri Pacific Railroad where he retired after forty-two years. During this time he and Mildred raised four sons in Monroe. He was highly active on the baseball diamonds of Monroe, coaching teams in the Little and Dixie leagues for many years. He was a mentor and role model for many young men who would later achieve successes of their own and become leaders within the community. Mr. Keith was an avid sportsman, hunting and fishing with his friends and sons Bill, Dick, Mike, and Dennis throughout the Northeast Louisiana area. Mr. Keith and Mildred transformed a camp on Lake D'Arbonne into a beautiful home from which he enjoyed many happy days hunting and fishing in his retirement. Mr. Keith was preceded in death by his Father James W. Keith Sr. and Mother, Iris Keith; his sisters Alma Anders and June Roddy. Survivors include his sister Betty Boye; his wife Mildred M. Keith; his sons and their spouses William W. (Karen) Keith, James D. (Beth) Keith, Michael R. (Cindy) Keith and Dennis E. (Cathy) Keith; 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held at Kilpatrick's Funeral home Monroe on the evening of Thursday, March 1, between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 PM. A funeral service will be held at Kilpatrick's on Friday March 2 at 2:00 PM followed by interment at Mulhearn Memorial Park. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from February 29 to March 2, 2012

James E. (Jim) Price James E. (Jim) Price 74 years old, formerly of Downsville, Louisiana, went to be with the Lord on February 20, 2012 in Pueblo, Colorado. He was born on November 25, 1937 in Bossier City, Louisiana to Thurmon E. Price and Mary A. Price (Allen) of Danville, Louisiana. Jim spent most of his life in Louisiana where he loved being outdoors, hunting, fishing and just visiting with friends and family. He was sworn into the Louisiana State Patrol Troop G in Bossier April 16, 1967 and moved to Troop F in Monroe where he worked until his retirement on June 28, 1995 after 28 years of service. He retired with the rank of Lieutenant. He was a long time member of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church in Downsville, where he sang in the choir and served as a deacon for a number of years. He loved his church and community. He is preceded in death by his Father, Mother and Sister Bobbie Jean Robinson. He is survived by 5 children and 10 grandchildren: Tammy Price Canon City, Colorado, Teresa and Rand Herman (Jesse) of Canon City, Colorado, Damon and Susan Chapel (Taylor and Kelsey) of Raliegh, North Carolina, Kevin and Jara Price (Alex, Kevin and Nathaniel) of England, UK, grandson Keifer Price of Louisiana, Allen and Heather Price (Tristan, Trace and Ella) of Corpus Christi, Texas. Also survived by brothers Donnie and Larry Price, Sisters Ann Caskey and Cathy Barron, their spouses and numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church in Downsville on Saturday March 3, 2012 at 10:30 AM. Burial will be at the Cemetery in Danville, Louisiana at approximately 3:30 PM that afternoon. Published in The News Star on February 29, 2012

Betty Wallingsford Funeral services for Betty Lou Wallingsford, 72, of Eros are 2:00 PM Thursday, March 1, 2012 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Pastor Jerry Burns and Sister Betty Burns will officiate. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe, LA. Mrs. Wallingsford was born February 26, 1939 in Marion County, Alabama to Valentine and Bertha Martin and passed away February 25, 2012 in West Monroe. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to everyone who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, her son Mark Wallingsford, and daughter, Lisa Kelchner. Mrs. Wallingsford is survived by husband, Benjamin Clifton Wallingsford; children, Cliff and Crystal Wallingsford, Bobby Wallingsford, Glen and Sharon Wallingsford, and Darrell and Brenda Wallingsford; grandchildren, Kayla Wallingsford, Christopher Alton, Ashley Bankston, Logan Wallingsford, Brittany Wallingsford, Melissa Duffy, Jason Foster, Jenny Erwin, and Lisa and Chris Lenard; great-grandchildren, Jordan Lenard, Autumn Lenard, Milas Hodge, Micah Hodge, Mallory Hodge, Taylor Lenard, Brighton McClain, and Madison McClain; great-great granddaughter, Makihli Lenard; two sisters, Drexal Clifton and Barbara Kelchner; and three brothers, Bob Martin, Ellis Martin and Elvis Martin. Pallbearers are Darrell, Cliff and Bobby, Glen, and Logan Wallingsford, Chris Alton, and Jason Foster. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 29, 2012

Casandra Armstrong, 56 BASTROP — Casandra Armstrong died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home. Daisy Lee Bennett, 73 BASTROP — Daisy Lee Bennett, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is noon Thursday until service time. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Vincent Brown, 51 Vincent Brown of Monroe, a factory worker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Bob Brulte, 51 DOWNSVILLE — Bob Brulte, weld mill operator with Plymouth Tube, died Wednesday. Memorial services are 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Rosary services are 4:30 p.m. and visitation is 5 p.m. until service time Wednesday. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Jasper Burke, 77 Jasper Burke of West Monroe, retired truck driver, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. James Burks, 87 LAKE PROVIDENCE — James Burks, retired mechanic, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home. Burial will be in Gaither Memorial Cemetery. Viola C. Butler, 91 SPRING, Texas — Viola Carlolyn Butler, a teacher, died Friday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston. Arrangements are under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Margaret Conlin, 90 BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Margaret Louise Wood Conlin, formerly of Monroe, a retired educator, died Friday. Visitation is 10-11 a.m. Saturday at Parkview Baptist Church, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Deidre Cruse, 65 PLAQUEMINE — Deidre Ann Cruse, a newspaper journalist, died Feb. 21. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Private burial services will follow.

Rosie Donahue, 88 Rosie Lee Donahue of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Service are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.

Billy S. Hammett, 45 Billy S. Hammett of West Monroe, a carpenter, died Feb. 20. Memorial services are 3 p.m. Sunday at River of Life Church. Visitation is 2 p.m. at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

George Hutto, 79 WINNSBORO — George Hutto died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.

Jeanette Jackson, 67 BASTROP — Jeanette Jackson, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Jerry Johnson, 58 WINNSBORO — Jerry Johnson, a Turner Industries employee, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Liberty Christian Center, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Liberty Christian Center Southeast. Burial will be in Morning Star/Pleasant Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home.

Dennis Lowery Jr., 29 Dennis Alan Lowery Jr. of Monroe, a construction worker, died Monday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Braylen T. Perry, infant BASTROP — Braylen Tremaine Perry, the infant son of Denise Tolbert and Marcus Perry, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Narvis Robertson, 77 FARMERVILLE — Narvis Robertson, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Downsville Cemetery, Downsville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Farrar Funeral Home.

Cecil E. Sinclair Sr, 88 Cecil E. Sinclair Sr. of West Monroe, a retired insurance agent, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Michael Stroud, 51 WINNSBORO — Michael Stroud died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.

Ezekial Williams, 78 RAYVILLE — Ezekial Williams died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home. Leon Wilson, 86 RAYVILLE — Leon Wilson, a cotton compressor, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Boyd, Allen D. "A.D.": 2 p.m. Wednesday, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, near Jonesville. Harp, Mary Sterling Rolfe: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oak Ridge Methodist Church, Oak Ridge. Howell, Susan Darlene: 10 a.m. Thursday, Shiloh Cemetery, Farmerville. Peterson, Leonard: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Roberts, Geneva Anders: 2 p.m. Thursday, Chatham United Methodist Church, Chatham. Wallingsford, Betty Lou: 2 p.m. Thursday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.