Jan - 2011 - Obituaries from The News-Star

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

Funeral services for Mr. Randolph Lee Coates, 72, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, January 2, 2011, at North Monroe Baptist Church with Dr. Bill Dye officiating. There will be a private family interment at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Coates passed away Friday, December 31, 2011. He was a member of North Monroe Baptist Church and the Friends and Followers Sunday School Class. He worked for Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, and was the Operations Manager for LA Gas Purchasing, followed by twenty years in gas compression sales. He was an avid outdoorsman and especially loved fishing, duck hunting, and tennis. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill Bennett Coates and Elby Ray Coates. Survivors include his wife of thirty years, Lillian Price Coates; two children, Michael Ray Coates and wife Lorraine of Lafayette, LA, Mark Lane Coates of Ruston, LA; and stepson, Brian Price and wife Sandi of Asheville, NC; grandchildren, Jason Coates and Janna Coates; step grandchildren, Anna Price and Erin Price. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM Sunday, January 2, 2011, at North Monroe Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to North Monroe Baptist Church Building Fund. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 1, 2011

Funeral services for Mrs. Marjorie Holland Batson Hall, age 88, of Tullos, LA, will be held at 1:00 PM Sunday, January 2, 2011, from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Olla, with Rev. E.R. Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Olla Cemetery in Olla. Visitation will be Saturday evening, January 1, 2011, at the Olla funeral home from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Mrs. Hall was born on March 6, 1922, in Grand Bayou, LA, to the union of Thomas Edison Holland and Nina Rabb Holland, and went to her Heavenly home on Friday, December 31, 2010, at Golden Age Nursing Center in Jena. She was a music teacher in her home and for Claiborne Elementary. She was a member of the United Pentecostal Church of Tullos. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; Rev. Ford Hall, son; Sidney Gerald Batson, two daughters: Grace Eileen Locke and Linda Joy Batson, brother; Tommy Holland and sister; Nena Maxey. Survivors include her son; David Willis Batson of Tullos, LA, daughter; Nina Eugenia Rehbeger and husband, Joseph of Azle, TX, sister-in-law; Doris Holland of Baton Rouge, LA, four grandchildren: Nina Gail Boyte, Cherry Fran Silvers-White, Deborah Stephenson and Billy Henry Boyte, Jr. and six great-grandchildren: Casey Boyte, Dustin Lee Stoker, Casandria Cole-Napier, Katherine Frances Silvers, David Thomas Silvers and Tracey Stephenson and eight great-great-grandchildren: Caiden Boyte, Isaiah Silvers, Alex Redmon, Crystal Benson, Connor Silvers, Alex Silvers, Eric Silvers and Baby girl Silvers. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Olla, LA Published in The News Star on January 1, 2011

Funeral services for Charlie A. Roberts, 77, of Wisner, LA, will be held at South Central Baptist Church on Saturday, January 1, 2011, at 2:00 PM, with Rev. T. J. Boyd officiating. Interment will follow at South Central Cemetery, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Charlie Roberts was born April 22, 1933, in Wisner, LA, and passed away Thursday, December 30, 2010, at his residence in Wisner, with family and friends at his side. He was owner of Roberts Water Wells and a retired iron worker. He was a member of South Central Baptist Church and Chairman of South Central Baptist Cemetery, a member of the T. B. Gilbert Masonic Lodge, Louisiana Water Well Association, and Iron Workers Association. He was preceded in Death by: Father - Walter Clarence Roberts; Mother - Leona Elizabeth (Cobb) Roberts; 3 Brothers - N. J. Roberts, Bentley Roberts, and Aubrey Roberts; 2 sisters - Henrietta McKay and Margie Roberts. Survivors include: Wife - Frances Maidean Smith Roberts of Wisner, LA; 3 Daughters - Debra Roberts of Ruston, LA, Robin Roberts of Wisner, LA, and Kristy Roberts of Wisner, LA; Son - Shawn Roberts and wife Dena Randall Roberts of Fort Wright, KY; Brother - Henry Roberts and wife Jeanette of Wisner, LA; 5 Sisters - Velma Roberts Tuberville of Childersburg, AL, Shirley Roberts Hoggatt and husband Raymond of Wisner, LA, Carrie Mae Roberts Nolan and husband Bill of Jonesville, LA, Lou Roberts Giddens and husband Lex "Nickey" Giddens of Swartz, LA, and Shelia Roberts Smith of Wisner, LA.;Special Friend - Lloyd Roberts of Wisner, LA; 9 Grandchildren - Rhett Roberts, Shawn Randall Roberts, Townsley Roberts, Justin Temple, Memory Roberts,Leah Jane Roberts, Stephanie Beach, Hannah Beach, and Rebecca Beach; 2 Great grandchildren - Anna Caroline Ezell and Hartley Christopher Halford; 51 nieces and nephews, and a host of family and friends. The Pallbearers will be Rhett Roberts, Rand Roberts, Justin Temple, Chuck Holcomb, Timothy Patten, Nathan Roberts, Rip Roberts, Dexter Roberts, Nolan Giddens, Darryl Giddens, Walter Smith, Wayne Jordan, Buddy Jordan, John Jordan, Jody Jordan, Phillip Roberts, Josh Roberts, Jimmy Wilks, Ronnie Ellerbe, and Brock Halford. The Honorary Pallbearers will be Deacons of South Central Baptist church and members of T.B. Gilbert Masonic Lodge. The family will receive friends at South Central Baptist Church from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Friday, December 31, 2010. The family request that any memorials may be made to South Central Baptist Cemetery or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . 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 January 1, 201

Funeral services for Mrs. Edith E. Shepherd, 87, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, January 2, 2011, at First Christian Church with Rev. Randy Cook officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Edith passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2010. She was a lifetime member for over 54 years of First Christian Church where she played the organ and sang in the choir for over 35 years. Mrs. Shepherd was a former member of a bowling league and a bridge club. Edith was preceded in death by her husband, Harold King Shepherd; and two sisters, Lucille Foster and Babe Vest. Survivors include her daughter, Carol E. Barton of Rock Hill, SC; sons, James G. Shepherd and wife Mary, and Harold K. Shepherd, Jr., all of Ruston, LA; grandchildren, Crystal B. Jones, Kelly Barton, Polly W. Shepherd, Susan G. Shepherd, Robert N. Shepherd, Lindsay Shepherd, Jessica S. Johnston and husband Jason, and GSM2 E5 Navy Seaman Charles Dustin Stewart; great grandchildren, Jimmy Daniels, and Madison Russell ; brothers, Lloyd Tate, and Forrest G. Tate and wife Linda, all of Chandler, AZ; and a number of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be James G. Shepherd, Harold K. Shepherd, Jr., Robert N. Shepherd, Jason Johnston, Delton Hearn, and Charlie Elliott. Honorary pallbearers will the Elders of First Christian Church. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM Sunday, January 2, 2011, at First Christian Church. Memorials may be made to First Christian Church, 3400 Forsythe Ave. at Loop Road, Monroe, LA 71211. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 1, 2011

Memorial Services for Mr. Charles "Charlie" Twilbeck, 75, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, January 2, 2011, at the First United Methodist Church in West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Jon Tellifero officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Charlie was born on March 3, 1935, in New Orleans, LA, and passed away on December 30, 2010, in West Monroe, LA, after a brief illness. He was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Twilbeck served his country in the United States Air Force, where he was stationed in Anchorage, AK. He loved woodworking. Mr. Charlie is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Agatha Volk Twilbeck; brother, Carl Roger Twilbeck and by his grandmother, Leona Parr Volk. Survivors include his wife, Pat Twilbeck; daughter, Lynne Twilbeck Delgado and husband, Edward Delgado Jr.; granddaughter, Krystalynne Delgado; sisters, Carolyn Twilbeck Hornyak and husband, Steve and Anna Claire Twilbeck Kuhne and husband, Karl and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 2, 2011, at First United Methodist Church in West Monroe, LA, from 1:00 P.M. until Service Time. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in West Monroe, LA, or the National Kidney Foundation , 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 1, 2011

Ellen F. Boatright, 84 Ellen Fontenot Boatright of Monroe, a retired teacher for the Ouachita Parish School System, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Nell Scroggs Brown, 60 OVETT, Miss. — Nell Scroggs Brown, a lumber inspector, died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

Willard David, 94 ACME — Willard David died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Richard H. Lawler Jr., 47 Richard Hartwell Lawler Jr. of West Monroe, who worked in the construction industry, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Rita Smith, 49 Rita Smith of Monroe died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Donald Vail, 83 FARMERVILLE — Donald Vail, a construction superintendent, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Quitman.

Frances E. Willing, 89 Frances Esther Willing of West Monroe, a retired church office manager, died Friday. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Gladys Wilmore, 90 TALLULAH — Gladys Wilmore, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Babcock, Barbara Jean: 2 p.m. Sunday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Blanson, Aura L.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Spring Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Gaston, Patricia King: 1 p.m. Saturday, Zion Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Eudora, Ark.
Gilbert, Beulah: 11 a.m. Monday, Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe.
Jones, James: 2 p.m. Sunday, Tennant's Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Matthews, Shelia Jo: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Hope Baptist Church, Monticello.
Moring, Joe Harmon: 2 p.m. Saturday, Hebron Baptist Church, Summerfield.
Randle, Sandra: 1 p.m. Monday, First Colored Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Rice, Jammie: 11 a.m. Monday, Jerusalem No. 2 Church, Bastrop.
Shepherd, Edith E.: 3 p.m. Sunday, First Christian Church, Monroe.
Watkins, Theodore: 2 p.m. Saturday, True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe.
Published: January 01. 2011 1:15AM

Wilmon Allen Sharbono, 68, of West Monroe passed from this life December 22, 2010 after a long struggle with interstitial lung disease. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Myrtis Sharbono and brother Bobby Sharbono. Those left to cherish his memory include his brother Danny Sharbono of West Monroe, sister Linda Sharbono-Figlia and husband Manny of Fort Worth, Texas, nephews Eric Shipley, Marc Shipley, Mitch Sharbono, Chris Sharbono and niece Amber Wallace. After graduating from OPHS in 1960 he enlisted in the USAF and trained as a weather observer at Chanute AFB. Following the military, he worked for various companies as an salesman. He had the gift of gab and made friends easily. He loved fishing, cooking and volunteered much of his time in the past with the local AMVETS where he was always helping others in need. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lone Cherry Baptist Church Building Fund or the American Lung Association. A memorial service will be held at Lone Cherry Baptist Church in Mangham on Jan 29, 2011 at 2pm to celebrate his birthday and honor his life. One of his final request was to donate his earthly body to LSU's Health Science Center. Allen will be deeply missed by his family and friends. His memory will be cherished by all who were touched by his life. Published in The News Star on January 2, 2011

Funeral services for Rita Margaret Smith, 49, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, January 3, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Johnny Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Ms. Smith passed away Friday, December 31, 2010. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles R. Smith. She is survived by her mother, Shirley Calhoun Smith; brother, James M. Smith and wife Mary of Dallas, TX; two nieces, Hope Smith and Paige Smith of Dallas, TX; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM Monday, January 3, 2011, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. She was God's special child that touched many people's lives. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 2, 2011

Funeral services for Mrs. Tammy Rena Lee Wolfe Thornton, age 43, are scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 4, 2011, at the chapel of Golden Funeral Home, with Rev. Chad Ballard officiating. Interment will follow in Loch Arbor Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, January 3, 2011, from 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. at Golden Funeral Home. Mrs. Thornton, a resident of Bastrop, LA, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2011. She had worked as a data entry clerk at Industrial Valve Company. She was a member of Greenacres Baptist Church and a member of the Eastern Star Sunny South Chapter #12. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Frank and Gladys Boyte, Delmar Lee, and Kate and Nick Anders. Mrs. Thornton is survived by her husband, Tommy Thornton, Jr. of Bastrop, LA; daughter, Tina Marie Wolfe of Bastrop, LA; son, Jerry Lynn Wolfe of Bastrop, LA; parents, Oma Frank Lee and Nancy Lee of Bastrop, LA; two sisters, Becky White and husband Ronny of Bastrop, LA, Fran Kitchens and husband Leo of Swartz, LA; nieces and nephews, Donovan White, Erin White, Katelyn Kitchens, and John Frank Kitchens. Serving as pallbearers will be Jeremy McCaa, Gerald Gates, Will Freeland, Tommy Freeland, Jay Sims, Mike Woods, Shane Malone, Kenny McCaa, and Richard Boyte. Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Published in The News Star on January 2, 2011

Ellen Boatright, 84 Ellen Fontenot Boatright of Monroe, a retired teacher, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Randolph Lee Coates, 72 Randolph Lee Coates of Monroe, a retired operations manager for a gas company, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-3 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be private under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Christy Fulford, 45 WINNSBORO — Christy Fowler Fulford, a homemaker, died Friday. Memorial service are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Gill First National Funeral Home. Visitation is noon Tuesday until time of service at the funeral home.

Jackie S. Guimbellot, 54 CROWVILLE — Jackie S. Guimbellot, a waitress, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Marjorie Batson Hall, 88 TULLOS — Marjorie Batson Hall, a music teacher, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Burial will be in Olla Cemetery.

Mary Jo McGough, 80 Mary Jo McGough of Monroe, a retired manager for the Holidome dining room, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Jerry M. Smith, 69 Jerry M. Smith of West Monroe, a retired maintenance supervisor of Graphic Packaging, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bernice Cemetery, Bernice.

Charles Twilbeck, 75 Charles "Charlie" Twilbeck of West Monroe, a retired salesman, Thursday. Memorial services are 3 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Sunday until time of service at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Babcock, Barbara Jean: 2 p.m. Sunday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Gilbert, Beulah: 11 a.m. Monday, Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe.
Jones, James: 2 p.m. Sunday, Tennant's Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Randle, Sandra: 1 p.m. Monday, First Colored Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Rice, Jammie: 11 a.m. Monday, Jerusalem No. 2 Church, Bastrop.
Shepherd, Edith E.: 3 p.m. Sunday, First Christian Church, Monroe.
Vail, Donald: 2 p.m. Monday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Wilson, Kedric: 1 p.m. Sunday, Lake Providence High School Auditorium.
Published: January 02. 2011 1:15AM

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

Funeral services for Ellen Fontenot Boatright, 84, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 4, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Jeff Smart officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Boatright was born on August 16, 1926, in Oakdale, LA, and passed away Friday, December 31, 2010. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Monroe since 1946, where she taught Sunday School and Bible School, served on a pastor search committee and in later years helped care for elderly members of the church. She was a Sherrouse Elementary School PTA Officer, Ouachita Parish High School Lionette sponsor, a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Teacher's Organization, and River Oaks Business Club sponsor. Mrs. Boatright graduated from Oakdale High School as valedictorian, Southwestern Louisiana, now the University of Louisiana-Lafayette, and obtained a Masters in Education from Peabody College in Nashville, TN, now Vanderbilt University. Mrs. Boatright was a business educator for over 35 years beginning in 1946 at Ouachita Parish High School, and continuing at Northeast Louisiana State College, now the University of Louisiana-Monroe, River Oaks School, and Delta-Ouachita Vocational School. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eloi and Annie Langford Fontenot; brothers, Sam Fontenot and Calvin Fontenot; and sister, Aneloi Endy. Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Dewitt Boatright; son, Sam Boatright and wife Nancy of Collierville, TN; daughter, Ellen Ann Gober and husband Giles of Crossett, AR; grandchildren, Emily Boatright and John Boatright of San Diego, CA, Paul Gober of Crossett, AR and Megan Gober of Monroe, LA, Melanie Sartain and husband Brandon and Aimee Page and husband Russ of Memphis, TN; two great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Monday, January 3, 2011, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family would like to thank the staff of Avalon Nursing Home and Rehab, her roommate at Avalon, Marianna Johnson, her caregiver, Clarice Taylor, Louisiana Hospice, Medistar Home Healthcare, and Dr. Kerry Anders and staff. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Monroe, 201 St. John Street, Monroe, LA 71201. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 3, 2011

Funeral services for Mrs. Florence O. Compton, 89, of West Monroe, LA, are Tuesday, January 4, 2011, at 2:00 PM in Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church of West Monroe, with Rev. Mark Fenn officiating. Interment follows at Mulhearn Memorial Park, under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Compton was born July 27, 1921, in Farmerville, LA, a daughter of the late Mitchell and Effie Mae Futch Odom. A graduate of Farmerville High School, she was a homemaker, and secretary and bookkeeper for Compton's TV. A devoted and loving mother, grandmother, and sister, Mrs. Compton was a member of the First Baptist Church of West Monroe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mose Compton, in October, 1998; a son, Jerry Ray Compton in July, 1963; 2 sisters, Margaret Harrell and Lou Burch; and 3 brothers, Hugh, Alton, and Delos Odom. Survivors include her children, Betty Aston and husband Jerry, and Danny Compton and wife, Rhonda; grandsons, Robby Compton and wife, Leslie, and Brent Compton; step-granddaughters, Aubrey Savelle and Khristy O'Neal and husband Michael; great grandchildren, Makenzie and Katie Compton, and Alanie Aston; a brother, Raymond Odom and wife, Mary Ann, a number of nieces and nephews; and special friends, Lou Alexander, Diane Pennington, and many others. Pallbearers are Gary Compton, Kenny Compton, Sr., Kenny Compton, Jr., David Reeves, Don Antley, and Johnny Price. Visitation is Monday, January 3, 2011, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 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 January 3, 2011

Funeral services for Mr. Joe B. Hamilton, Sr., will be held Tuesday, January 4, 2011, at 2:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church of Dubach, with Rev. Barry Joiner officiating, assisted by Rev. Todd Free and Bro. Reagan Colvin. Interment will be at Hamilton Cemetery, Dubach under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston, LA. Visitation will be held Monday, January 3, 2011, at Kilpatrick's Funeral Home from 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Mr. Hamilton was born September 23, 1923, and went to be with our Lord and Savior on January 2, 2011. Mr. Hamilton was a member of First Baptist Church of Dubach for 75 ½ years, where he served as a deacon. He was a US Army Veteran of WWII serving in the European Theater and a member of the American Legion. He was also a member of the Dubach volunteer fire department for over 30 years. Mr. Hamilton was co-owner of Hamilton and Sons grocery from 1949-2002. His number one love was serving our Lord and Savior. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, golf, and spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Mr. Hamilton is preceded in death by parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hamilton, and brothers, James Hamilton, Eugene Hamilton, and Bill Hamilton. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Jacqueline Hogan Hamilton of Dubach, LA; daughter, Frances Elaine Rupert and husband Greg of Winnfield, LA; son, Joe B. Hamilton, Jr., and wife Vicky of Dubach, LA; grandchildren Russell Croxton and wife Jennifer of Dubach, LA; Toni Croxton Morganthall and husband Charlie of Ruston, LA; Sean Rupert and wife Windy of Fort Worth, TX; Kristen Hamilton of Dubach, LA; great-grandchildren, Heather Croxton of Dubach, LA; CJ Morganthall of Ruston, LA; Amanda Croxton of Dubach, LA; Cole Morganthall of Ruston, LA; sisters-in-law, Iwilla Hamilton and Margie Anderson; brothers-in-law, Charles Hogan, James Hogan, and Richard F. Cox. Pallbearers will be Sean Rupert, Charlie Morganthall, Tommy Green, Ronnie Smith, Don Mears, and Bill Elmore. Honorary Pallbearers will be Deacons of First Baptist Church of Dubach, CJ Morganthall, and Cole Morganthall. In lieu of flowers, planned memorials are requested to be made to First Baptist Church of Dubach, or to the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on January 3, 2011

Jerry Maurice Smith, 69, of West Monroe, LA, died Saturday, January 01, 2011. He was born June 15, 1941, in Camden, AR. Raised in Bernice, LA, Jerry was employed for many years in the paper industry and retired from Graphic Packaging Corp. in West Monroe. He was a member of McGuire United Methodist Church. Predeceased by his father, Carlton Smith, Jerry is survived by his wife of 49 years, Rita Posey Smith; mother, Irene Smith of West Monroe; two sisters, Reba Thurmon and husband Ford of West Monroe, and Theresa Taylor and husband Walter of El Dorado, AR; brother, James Smith and his wife Sharon of Dothan, AL; two sons, Tommy Smith and wife Julie of Monticello, AR, and Travis Smith and wife Lori of Macon, GA; Grandsons, Jared and Braden Smith; Granddaughters Andrea Smith and fiancé Daniel Warren, Maegan Smith and fiancé Will Hiers, Laura Smith and Sarah Ellen Williams. Jerry loved to travel and camp, and he cherished each and every friend he made along the way. Many of these friends came or called to visit during his lengthy illness. He loved spending time with his sons and their families, and he was the greatest husband, Dad and Papaw. Funeral services are Monday, January 3, 2011, at 1:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe with Pastor Michi Head officiating. Burial will follow at Bernice Cemetery in Bernice, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes. Memorials may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation or McGuire United Methodist Church Building Fund. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 3, 2011

Elaine Allen, 88 CHOUDRANT — Elaine Boyd Allen, a retired dietician with the Lincoln Parish School Board, died Saturday. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Longstraw Cemetery in Choudrant, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Randy Averitte, 30 WEST MONROE — Randy Neal "Nealio" Averitte, an operator with Louisiana Plastics, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe. Tommy Callender, 61 WEST MONROE — Tommy Ray Callender, a retired diesel mechanic with LA Pacific, died Saturday. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at New Union Cemetery in Tullos, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Olla. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Jackie Guimbellot, 54 CROWVILLE — Jackie S. Guimbellot, a waitress, died Friday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Burial will be in Newton Cemetery. Visitation is from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Evelyn Lingefelt, 78 DELHI — Evelyn C. Lingefelt, retired supervisor with Delhi Boat Manufacturing Co., has died. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Burial will be in Epps Cemetery. Visitation is from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday. Barbara McDaniel, 65 GRAYSON — Barbara Nell Shumaker McDaniel, a retired school bus driver, died Saturday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Pine Grove Apostolic Church in Kelly. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. Visitation begins at 5 p.m. Monday at the church. Mary McGough, 80 Mary Jo McGough, a rtired manager of the Holidome dining room, died Wednesday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Rita Smith, 49 Rita Margaret Smith, disabled, died Friday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Boatright, Ellen: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Fulford, Christy: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Gilbert, Beulah: 11 a.m. Monday, Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe. McGough, Mary Jo: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Randle, Sandra: 1 p.m. Monday, First Colored Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Rice, Jammie: 11 a.m. Monday, Jerusalem No. 2 Church, Bastrop. Smith, Jerry M.: 1 p.m. Monday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Vail, Donald: 2 p.m. Monday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. FUNERAL HOMES should submit death notice information to The News-Star by 4 p.m. daily. E-mail notices to deathnotices@thenewsstar.com. Published: January 03. 2011 1:15AM

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

Memorial Services for Randy Neal Averitte Jr. "Nealio", 30, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at Christ Church in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Tom Lowe officiating. Neal was employed with L.P.I. Services in West Monroe, LA. He was born on November 2, 1980 and died on January 1, 2011. Neal spent his free time with his family, friends and his daughter, Cloey. He loved hunting, fishing, and grilling. He will be loved and missed always and forever. He leaves to cherish his memories, his daughter, Cloey; father, Randy Averitte Sr. and wife, Debra; mother, Vickie Denise Barron and husband, Bruce; brothers, Nicholas Averitte and William Greenwell; sisters, Amanda Averitte and husband, Aaron and Brittany Greenwell; step-sisters, Melissa Perkins, Candice Nobriga and Kaci Maza; grandparents, Doug and Mary Walker and Billy Jack and Ann Averitte; and numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and cousins. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until service time at Christ Church on Wednesday. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on January 4, 2011

Memorial services for J. Harper Gaushell, 41, of Lafayette LA will be held on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Temple Baptist Church in Ruston. Dr. Rick Byargeon and Rev. Dale Oden will officiate under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Visitation will also be held on Wednesday from 12 Noon till time of service at the church. Harper passed away due to a car accident on January 1, 2011. Harper is survived by his father and mother Charles and Anne Gaushell of Ruston; sister, Lisa Gaushell Grafton and husband Dee of Haughton, LA; brother, Charles Taylor Gaushell and wife Mary Katherine of Memphis, TN; three nieces, two nephews, and a host of special friends and loved ones. Harper graduated from Ruston High School and went to Louisiana Tech for two years. He was a lighting and sound tech and his love was computers. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Charles and Kitty Gaushell of Ruston, LA and maternal grandparents, Floyd and Helen Taylor of Ruston, LA. Harper had such a wonderful heart. He loved everyone and never met a stranger. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or to the American Cancer Society . Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Published in The News Star on January 4, 2011

Funeral services for Sue Hinkie, 57, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, January 5, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Miss Hinkie passed away Sunday, January 2, 2011. She had a love for her friends and others, music, and especially loved her school, Swartz Elementary. She was preceded in death by her father, Roy Stevens. Survivors include son, Timothy Ryan Hinkie and wife, Jessica; grandchildren, Preston and Heidi; mother, Inez Stevens; brother, Dwain Stevens and wife Patsy. Pallbearers will be Stewart Traxler, Tyler Fowler, Nick Bonner, Barry Brown and Kyle Walker. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday, January 4, 2011 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 January 4, 2011

ON Saturday January 1, 2011 Lee Wimbish Phillips, age 77 of Pearl River, LA passed away. She was a loving wife and mother to her family, as well as a member of Beta Sigma phi for 50 years. Mrs. Phillips is survived by her husband Sam Phillips, 3 sons Steve, Ronny, and Michael Phillips, her brother Frank Seavy, and 5 grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents George and Evelyn Wimbish, and her brother George Rufus Wimbish. Williams Funeral Home 67525 Hwy 41 Pearl River LA in charge of arrangements. Published in The News Star on January 4, 2011

Funeral Services for Mrs. Mary "Peggy" Shelby, 61, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 3:00 PM Wednesday, January 5, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Interment will be in the Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Shelby was born on September 13, 1949 and passed away on January 2, 2011 in Baton Rouge, LA. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Bob" Shelby. Survivors include her son, Robert Shelby and wife, Amy and eight grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until service time on Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funera Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on January 4, 2011

John A. Adams, 38 WINNSBORO — John Anthony Adams, a welder, died Friday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Harvest Christian Church, Gilbert, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Gene A. Bunch, 69 BASTROP — Gene A. Bunch, a retired carpenter, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Maplewood Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 11 a.m. Thursday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Stevenson Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Carl C. Collins Jr., 78 BASTROP — Carl Clyde Collins Jr., a retired production scheduling distribution superintendent with International Paper Company, died Sunday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at Christ Church Cemetery, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-3 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Florence Compton, 89 Florence Compton of West Monroe, a retired secretary/bookkeeper for Compton's TV, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Irma Cooks, 57 VICKSBURG, Miss. — Irma Cooks, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Mary L. Cyrus, 78 Mary L. Cyrus of West Monroe, a parish school worker and beautician, died Dec. 28. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Ollie M. Donachricha, 72 WINNSBORO — Ollie Mae Donachricha, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Leon E. Evans, 88 HAMBURG, Ark. — Leon E. Evans, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Hamburg First United Methodist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home, Hamburg. Burial will be in Flat Creek Cemetery. Joe B. Hamilton, 87 DUBACH — Joe B. Hamilton, a grocery store owner/operator, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, Dubach. Burial will be in Hamilton Cemetery, Dubach, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Frances O. Hattaway, 76 JONESBORO — Frances Ophelia Hattaway, a retired sales lady, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Gayla Traina Cemetery. Andrea W. James, 47 WINNSBORO — Andrea Williams James, an accountant for Northeast Louisiana Technical College, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Boeuf River Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Ogden Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Katie M. Kennedy, 95 Katie Mae Kennedy of Monroe, a retired educator, died Friday. Services are noon Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Jerry A. Long, 59 Jerry Adriel Long of Monroe, a truck driver, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at New Life Apostolic Church, Louisiana 34. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Allen, Elaine Boyd: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Longstraw Cemetery, Choudrant. Boatright, Ellen: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Callender, Tommy Ray: 2 p.m. Tuesday, New Union Cemetery, Tullos. Fulford, Christy: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Guimbellot, Jackie S.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Lingefelt, Evelyn C.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. McDaniel, Barbara Nell Shumaker: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Pine Grove Apostolic Church, Kelly. McGough, Mary Jo: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. FUNERAL HOMES should submit death notice information to The News-Star by 4 p.m. daily. E-mail notices to deathnotices@thenewsstar.com. Published: January 04. 2011 1:15AM

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

In Loving Memory Of: Mary Carolyn Alridge Caldwell 12/14/1938 - Monroe, La. 12/25/2010 - Choudrant, La. You danced your way into our hearts, with your kindness and your smile. Little did we know that you would be with us for such a short while. We miss you and think of you with fondest memories and love... Your friends in the dance group Published in The News Star on January 5, 2011

Funeral services for Helen S. Johnson Hartman, 88, of Monroe, will be 1:00 PM Thursday, January 6, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Mr. David Burkett and Bro. Jerry R. Lee officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Hartman passed away Monday, January 3, 2011, at St. Francis Medical Center. She was a teacher in the Ouachita Parish School System for 30 years and a member of Forsythe Avenue Church of Christ. Mrs. Hartman was a gifted educator who prized knowledge and learning. She also loved to garden. Mrs. Hartman was preceded in death by her husbands, Meredith Johnson and Samuel Hartman; and brother, Charles Sellers. Survivors include her sons, Preston and Norman Johnson; step daughters, Carol Anne Tubbs and Patty Bewick; brother, Glynn Sellers and wife Betty; sister-in-law, Doris Sellers; grandchildren, Sherri Edgar, Shane Johnson and wife Lucinda, and Shelly Johnson; great grandchildren, Joshua Edgar, Jacob Edgar, Cade, Ryann, and Reece Johnson; step grandson, S. G. "Sonny" Harrington III; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be S. G. "Sonny" Harrington III, Shane Johnson, Joshua Edgar, and Jacob Edgar. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family wishes to extend special thanks to all care givers especially the staff of Quality Health Care, the staff of St. Francis Medical Center (especially the 6th floor nurses and aides), housekeeper Elnora Norris, and special lifelong friend Mary Lisenby. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 5, 2011

Funeral services for Dale "Red " Price Hoover, Sr., 72, of Waterproof, LA will be held 2:00 PM at Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday on Thursday, January 6, 2011 with Father Robert Cooper officiating and Father Larry Waggoner. Interment will follow at Legion Memorial Cemetery in Newellton, LA under the direction of Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday. Red was born on January 11, 1938 in Lake Providence, LA. He passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2011 in Waterproof LA. He was a resident of Waterproof, a retired farmer and a member of Trinity Episcopal Church. He was preceded in death by parents, David Avery and Edie Price Hoover Sister-Thelma Hopkins. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Jane Williams Hoover; daughter, Tammye Hoover Dixey of Natchez, MS; son, Dale Hoover, Jr. and wife, Carol of West Monroe, LA; son, Stephen Williams Hoover and wife, Sharon of Ferriday, LA; brother, William Hoover and wife, Lois; sister, Sue Bennett; brother, Chester Hoover; Eight grandchildren, Miles Dixey, Janey Dixey, Justin Cardella, Avery Hoover, Price Hoover, Curtiss Keating and wife, Katie, Jo-lee Brixey and husband, Justin and Sara Hoover; four great-grandchildren, Brady, Coen, Kently Keating, Haydon and Wil Brixey and several nieces and nephews and his beloved labs Belle & Bru; brother-in-law, Williams and wife, Judy of West Monroe. Pallbearers will be Stephen Hoover, Chris Porter, Gary Hoover, Miles Dixey, Ken Burnette, Stuart Chambliss, Matthew Debnam and Curtiss Keating. Honorary Pallbearers will be Cody Dye, Justin Brixey, Prent Castle, Scott Frick, Rusty Dixey, Knox Westmoreland, Charlie Westmoreland, Ray Castle and Chad Huber. The family will receive friends at Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday from 12:00 PM to service time of 2:00 PM Thursday, January 6, 2011. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngsfh.com Memorial Donations may be made to the charity of one's choosing. Young's Funeral Home Ferriday, LA. Published in The News Star on January 5, 2011

Randy N. Averitte Jr., 30 WEST MONROE — Randy Neal "Nealio" Averitte Jr., an operator with Louisiana Plastics Inc., died Saturday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Christ Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. until time of service. Under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Annie L. Chapman, 77 Annie Lee Chapman of Winnsboro, died Monday. Services are noon Wednesday at Apostolic Faith Chapel in Gilbert. Visitation is 10 a.m. until time of service on Wednesday at the church. Burial is in the Harris Chapel Cemetery, Olla, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Debra L. Dear, 43 RAYVILLE — Debra Lynn Deal, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Lone Cherry Cemetery, Mangham, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Arvester Drumgoole, 65 SICILY ISLAND — Arvester Drumgoole, a homemaker, died Jan. 1. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday at the church until the time of service. Burial is in the church cemetery under the direction of Funerals By McFarland, Monroe. Bernard Dykes, 55 GARLAND, Texas — Bernard Dykes, a hydraulic machine operator, formerly of Delhi, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete at Funerals by McFarland, Delhi Eugene Herlong, 58 BASTROP — Eugene Herlong, a retired machine operator with International Paper Company, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial is in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop. Sue Hinkie, 57 Sue Hinkie of Monroe, a teacher, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road. Burial is in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Hatsuko Laird, 87 WEST MONROE — Hatsuko Laird, a retired G.B. Cooley teacher, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Louise W. Rhymes, 86 HIGHLAND VILLAGE, Texas — Louise White Rhymes, formerly of Quitman, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Antioch Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Quitman. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. Thursday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial is in Antioch Cemetery. Gladys Saucer, 65 Gladys Saucer of Richwood, a custodian, died Dec. 28. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Light House Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home. Mary Shelby, 61 Mary "Peggy" Shelby of West Monroe, a nurse's assistant, died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is at the funeral home, 1 p.m. Wednesday until the service. Burial is in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Yvonne Watkins, 79 EROS — Yvonne Watkins, a retired nurse, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete at Kilpatrick Funeral, Home West Monroe. Wilma M. Young, 70 Wilma Morace Young of West Monroe, a retired construction secretary, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Bunch, Gene A.: 2 p.m. Thursday, Maplewood Baptist Church, Bastrop. Collins Jr., Carl Clyde: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop. Evans, Leon E.: 2 p.m. Thursday, Hamburg First United Methodist Church, Hamburg, Ark. Guimbellot, Jackie S.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Hattaway, Frances Ophelia: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. James, Andrea Williams: 2 p.m. Thursday, Boeuf River Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Kennedy, Katie Mae: noon Thursday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Long, Jerry Adriel: 2 p.m. Wednesday, New Life Apostolic Church, Highway 34. FUNERAL HOMES should submit death notice information to The News-Star by 4 p.m. daily. E-mail notices to deathnotices@thenewsstar.com. Published: January 05. 2011 1:15AM

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

Hodge, LA/Destin FL. Graveside services will be held for Sarah Robison Crozier on Friday, January 7, 2011, at 11:00 AM in Ruston, LA at Greenwood Cemetery with Rev. R.B. Moore officiating. The family will have visitation on Thursday, January 6, 2011 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA. Sarah was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her sister and her sister's husband Ruth and Nelson Michaud, and her brother and his wife A. E. "Bubba" and Pat Robison. She is survived by her daughter, Margaret Crozier of Destin FL, and her son and his wife Tom and Suzanne Crozier of Houston, TX. She has two grandchildren, Sean Crozier and wife Christina, and Emily Voorhees and husband Dirk, and 4 great-grandchildren. Chance and Campbell Voorhees and Corinne and Reid Crozier all of Houston, TX. Sarah is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Published in The News Star on January 6, 2011

Funeral services for Mr. Richard Doyle Franks, 62, of Ruston, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, January 7, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe with Dr. Scott Thompson officiating. Mr. Franks was born June 1, 1948 in Monroe, LA and passed away on January 5, 2011 in Ruston, LA. He was a member of New Chapel Hill Baptist Church in West Monroe. Mr. Franks enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding horses. Doyle was always willing help someone out and he never met a stranger. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Floyce Franks; four brothers, and two sisters. He is survived by his brothers, Lawrence A. Franks, Sr., Noel M. Franks, Steve K. Franks, Sr., William "Bud" Franks; sisters, Floyce R. Franks, Susie Burt, Lucy Humble, Thelma Penix; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Pallbearers will be Joey Franks, Joshua Franks, L. A. Franks Jr, and Charlie Franks. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday, January 6, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on January 6, 2011

Funeral services for Martha E. Greer,76, of Jena, La. will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, January 7, 2011 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Jena with Revs. Terry Doughty and Charlie Anderson officiating. Interment will follow in the Eden Cemetery in Trout, La. Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM Thursday, January 6, 2011 at the Funeral Home. She was born in Mangham, La. on June 17, 1934 to the union of George and Eula Cannon Stephens, Sr. and she passed from this life on January 5, 2011 at LaSalle Nursing Home in Jena. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Matthew Greer; parents: George and Eula Cannon Stephens, Sr., sister, Ruby Nell Bee and brother, Robert Stephens. Survivors include her daughter, Paula Virginia Toler of Jena, La.; Two sons, Stephens Aubrey Greer of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Gary Glenn Greer of Jena, La. One sister, Nancy Bradford of Jena, La.; One brother, George Stephens, Jr. of Lake St. John, La.; Two grandchildren, Matt and Tom Greer; Two great grandchildren, Rachael Ann and Aubrey Lee Greer. Pallbearers will be Brad Stephens, Mike Bee, Marty Jefferys, Logan Andrews, John Stephens, John Greer, Burt Stephens and Eldridge Bennett. Honorary pallbearers will be Charlie Stephens, Bruce Jefferys, Sammy Bee, Charles Greer, Jesse Greer, Jacob Tingle and Leven LaCroix. You may send online condolences to the Greer family at www.hixsonbrothers.com Hixson Brothers Funeral Home Jena, LA. Published in The News Star on January 6, 2011

Funeral services for Samuel David Powell, 77, of Downsville, will be held at 3:00 PM Thursday, January 6, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Lindle Stewart officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. David, a retired business owner, was born on July 24, 1933, in Monroe, LA and raised in Mangham, LA. He went to Heaven on Tuesday, January 4, 2011, in Monroe, LA. He was a member of New Light Baptist Church. David was also a veteran of the United States Army and served his country in the Korean Conflict. He was awarded many medals including the prestigious Purple Heart, Korean Service Medal, and the Bronze Star. He loved his country and was proud to have served it. Anyone that knew David knew that he loved to go fast and lived his life accordingly. His interests included fishing and drag racing. He lived life to the fullest with his wife, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, all of whom loved him dearly. David was preceded in death by his parents. Roy L. and Willie Harrison Powell; his beloved grandmother, Emily "Mama Jenny" Robinson Harrison. Survivors include his wife, Glenda Fletcher Powell; two sons, Mickel David Powell and wife Kathy, and Samuel Allen Powell and wife Karla; daughter, Patsy Ann Powell; six grandsons, two great grandson; one great granddaughter; three brothers, Frellson Powell, Roy Powell, and Tommy Powell; stepson, Joe Young, Jr. and wife Donna; stepdaughters, Ellie Loflin and husband Mike, Donna Piquiet and husband Will, and Debbie Hammett; nine step grandchildren, and twenty step great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jason Powell, Kristoffer Powell, Nicholas Powell, Patrick Powell, Joe Young, Jr., and Mike Loflin. Visitation will be Thursday from 1:00 PM until 3:00 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 January 6, 2011

Funeral services for Mrs. Wilma Morace Young, 70, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, January 7, 2011 at McClendon Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA. Rev. James Garner, Rev. Barry Blanton and Rev. Kelli Stevenson will be officiating. Interment will follow at Rayville Masonic Cemetery, Rayville, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Young was born December 10, 1940 in Richland Parish and passed away January 4, 2011 in West Monroe. She was a retired construction secretary, and she treasured her family and God. She enjoyed flower gardening, sewing, her dogs and being outdoors. Mrs. Young was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Bob" Young. Mrs. Young is survived by 2 children; Lisa Fleming and husband Gary and Doug Kyser and wife Angela; 4 grandchildren; Megan Fleming and fiancé Josh Randall, Molly Fleming and fiancé Chris Coleman, Brandon Kyser and Shelby Kyser; 1 great-grandchild, Aubri Coleman; uncle, Ray Moore; best friend Lorea Cloyd and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be held at 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 P.M. Thursday, January 6, 2011 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Pallbearers will be Jay Cloyd, Doyle Jones, Dr. Warren Daniel and Nick Freeland, Reed Griffin and Barry Blanton. Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to McClendon Baptist Church Children's Building Fund. A special thanks to Julie Caldwell and Hospice Compasses for their care. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 6, 2011

Arince Adams, 77 Arince Adams of Monroe, a housekeeper, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Floyd Alford Sr., 76 MER ROUGE — Floyd Alford Sr., a farmer, died Thursday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Alford Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant's Funeral Home, Bastrop. Pearline Bell Allen, 85 Pearline Bell Allen of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Nola V. Busby, 89 WINNSBORO — Nola V. Busby, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home. Samuel Crawford Jr., 77 Samuel "Sam" D. Crawford Jr. of West Monroe, a retired plumber, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Northminster Columbarium with a private family ceremony. Agnes Bryan Davis, 89 BASTROP — Agnes Bryan Davis, a retired firetower watch person, died Monday. Services are 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 1 p.m. Thursday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Stevenson Cemetery. Ollie Mae Donachricha, 72 WINNSBORO — Ollie Mae Donachricha, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville. Evvie J. Gartman, 95 BASTROP — Evvie J. Gartman, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m. Thursday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery. Helen S.J. Hartman, 88 Helen S. Johnson Hartman of Monroe, a retired teacher, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. James Hill Sr.. 63 MER ROUGE — James Hill Sr., a truck driver, died Sunday. Services are 1:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Matthew No. 2 Baptist Church. Burial will be in Jerusalem Cemetery under the direction of Tennant's Funeral Home, Bastrop. Armeca Hobbs, 46 BASTROP — Armeca Hobbs, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Kingdom Hallp. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Friday at Tennant's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Red Hill Cemetery, Mer Rouge. James 'Buddy' Holomon, 62 VIDALIA — James "Buddy" Holomon, a truck driver, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Rosie Mae Lang, 78 Rosie Mae Lang of West Monroe, a custodian, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery. Herbert W.R. Loftin, 38 Herbert Wayne Ruebin Loftin of Monroe, a truck driver, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Martha A. McCallum, 79 RUSTON — Martha Ann McCallum, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation is 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Yvette Owens, 54 RAYVILLE — Yvette Owens, a nurse, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Hamlett Temple CME. Burial will be in James Chapel Cemetery, Girard, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home. Samuel D. Powell, 77 DOWNSVILLE — Samuel David Powell, owner-operator of an air conditioning and refrigeration company, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Thursday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Walter 'Cotton' Smith, 88 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Walter Henry "Cotton" Smith, a retired Tennessee Gas Pipeline worker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at the Memorial Gardens of Victoria, Victoria, Texas, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Bunch, Gene A.: 2 p.m. Thursday, Maplewood Baptist Church, Bastrop. Dear, Debra Lynn: 10 a.m. Thursday, Lone Cherry Cemetery, Mangham. Drumgoole, Arvester: 10 a.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Evans, Leon E.: 2 p.m. Thursday, Hamburg First United Methodist Church, Hamburg, Ark. Herlong, Eugene: 2 p.m. Thursday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. James, Andrea Williams: 2 p.m. Thursday, Boeuf River Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Kennedy, Katie Mae: noon Thursday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Rhymes, Louise White: 2 p.m. Friday, Antioch Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Quitman. Saucer, Gladys: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Light House Baptist Church, Monroe. FUNERAL HOMES should submit death notice information to The News-Star by 4 p.m. daily. E-mail notices to deathnotices@thenewsstar.com. Published: January 06. 2011 1:15AM

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

Memorial services for Samuel Dewey Crawford, Jr., age 77, will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, January 8, 2011, in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of West Monroe with Rev. Mark Fenn, Dr. C. Welton Gaddy and Rev. Bruce Austin officiating. Visitation will be 10:00 A.M. until service time at the funeral home. Sam will be laid to rest during a private family ceremony in the Northminster Columbarium. He was born on February 22, 1933, and passed away on January 4, 2011. Sam was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Roberts Crawford and parents, Vivian and Samuel Crawford, Sr. Survivors include his daughter, Amy Crawford Curry and her husband, Mike of Bentonville, AR; sons, Robert Crawford of Monroe, LA and Richard Crawford and his wife, Lisa of West Monroe, LA; sister, Peggy McDonald and her husband, John of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Caryn Curry Foresee and husband, Aron, Jason Curry, Richard Curry, Katie Curry, Lee Crawford, Jr., Tyler Crawford and Cara Crawford; and great grandchildren, Lillian Christine Crawford, Sophia Elise Foresee and Brayden Samuel Foresee. Sam was a master plumber and the owner and operator of Crawford Plumbing Inc. of West Monroe. He was a plumbing inspector for the City of Monroe and also a state plumbing licensing inspector. Sam also taught plumbing at the Delta Ouachita Vocational school. He continued to work in the plumbing industry with his son at Richard's Plumbing. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was a long time member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe serving as a deacon and a past president of the choir. Memorials may be sent to First Baptist Church of West Monroe, 500 Pine Street, West Monroe, LA 71291 or the Northminster Memorial Garden Fund, 2701 Lamy Lane, Monroe, LA 71201. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Homes West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 7, 2011

Funeral services for Mrs. Jessie Lee Lamb 84, a long-time resident of Cookeville will be held Saturday January 8 at 1:00 p.m. at Cookeville First Presbyterian Church. Interment will follow in Crest Lawn Cemetery. Rev. Pat Handlson, Rev. G. David Campbell, and Rev. Bob Lewis will officiate. Mrs. Jessie Lee (Touchstone) Lamb died Wednesday evening January 5, 2011, at her home on Sherwood Lane. She was born May 25, 1926 in Monroe, Louisiana, to the late Henry Kirt and Hortense Dixon Touchstone, Sr. After graduating in 1942 at age sixteen from Neville High School in Monroe, she attended Randolph-Macon Women's College, Lynchburg, VA, where she received a Bachelor of Science in History and Political Science in 1945. She married Walter Elmo Lamb on June 29, 1946, in a garden wedding at the family home in Monroe. She and Walter then began their life together in Chattanooga, later moving to Nashville. In 1956, Walter was offered the opportunity to purchase the Gulf Oil distributorship in Cookeville, creating W. E. Lamb Distributors, which later became Lamb Oil Company. There Jessie Lee served as bookkeeper and secretary. Jessie Lee was a beloved Sunday School teacher (First Presbyterian Church) and Girl Scout leader for many years. A tennis enthusiast from an early age, she loved playing in Cookeville and on visits to Monroe, as well as on tennis vacations with good friends, Joan Kibbons, Evelyn Breyer, Alice Derryberry, Carol Holland, and Julia Lowe. An avid gardener, she enjoyed many years with the Cookeville Garden Club, and was a particular fan of rhododendron and lilies. In addition, she was a member of the Town and Gown Club and the Cookeville Book Lovers Club (although she always read the last page first to be sure there was a happy ending). As Lighting Director, she worked closely with Margery Hargrove on dozens of local theatrical productions, sharing her expertise and joy in the theater. Her love of adventure and discovery led her to travel widely in the U.S., as well as to Europe and Africa. She once celebrated a birthday in Nairobi with a birthday dance around the tent and bonfire with Carnivore restaurant kitchen staff singing "Mama Safari." Trips to Utah with cousins, Nelson and Bennie Abell led to a high point: shaking hands with Robert Redford at the dedication of Sundance. Friends and family will remember her warmth, compassion, humor, and enthusiasm for life. She was an inspiration to all who knew her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter E. Lamb and brothers, H.K. Touchstone, Jr. and H.D. Touchstone. She is survived by her daughter, J. Lee Bonnet of Nashville, son and daughter-in-law Touch and Cathy Lamb of Cookeville, as well as granddaughters, Jennifer Bonnet of Ann Arbor, MI, Libby Lamb of Cookeville, TNand Rachael (Lamb) Larkins of Fayetteville, TN, and great granddaughter, Maddy Larkins. Her family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude for the kindness and dedication of her caregivers over the years; Jane Beard, Gail Harness, Donna Wyatt, Peggy Boles, Dean Hagins, Lori Murphy, Carlene Poston and Kelsie Combs. Mrs. Lamb's family will receive friends Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home and Saturday 12:00 noon until service time at the church. Active pallbearers will be Kevin Tucker, Bill McCawley, Mike Johnston, Sid Gilbreath, Ron Swann, Mark Rogers, Chip Carlen, Walter Derryberry, Kirt Touchstone, Allen Ray and Dan Vandehoeven. Honorary pallbearers will be George King, Bobby Baker, Dick Campbell, Bob McCawley, Glen Ramsey and Tony Stone. Memorial contributions may be made to Friends of Cookeville/Putnam County Animals, PO Box 2615, Cookeville, TN 38502, http://friendsofcpcanimals.org Hooper-Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements (931)526-1111. You may share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home Cookeville, TN. Published in The News Star on January 7, 2011

Funeral Services for Mrs. Dorothy Ray Texada Marnell, 81, of West Monroe, LA will be 11:00 AM Saturday, January 8, 2010 at St. Matthews Catholic Church with Rev. Joe Puthapally officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Calhoun, LA. Dorothy Ray Texada Marnell was born in Alexandria, LA on December 21, 1929 and departed this earth on January 5, 2011 to a peaceful rest now in the arms of Our Savior. "Dot" resided in Calhoun, LA from 1946-1978 when she moved to West Monroe, LA. Dot Marnell and her family was one of the founding families of St Francis Catholic Church in Calhoun and she is presently a member of St Matthews Catholic Church in Monroe. Dot worked in the freight industry for 43 years and retired as the assistant terminal manager of Con-Way Freight Co. She was a member of the American Women's Bowling League, loved to dance, fish, and attend Louisiana's many festivals and entertain her family and friends in her home. She will be greatly missed by her family and lifelong friends: Fay, Eleanor, Lou, Suzanne, and Reba. Dot was a thoughtful person all her life and a true peace-maker among her family. She deeply loved her siblings, Patricia Branch of West Monroe, Jane Evans of Shreveport, Evelyn Dorn of Biloxi, MS, and David Wright of Bovina, MS. Dorothy Ray is preceded in death by her parents, James Parker Texada and Mildred Webb Wright, her first husband J.M. (Jack) Johnson, second husband, Pat J. Marnell; daughter, Pamela Marnell Donald; granddaughter, Christine Utesch and two siblings, Jimmie Louise Pierce and Gene Wright. Survivors include, son, George Johnson and wife Joyce; daughter, Marsha Utesch and husband John; her brother-in-law, G.M. (Gerry) Johnson and son-in-law, Hub Donald and wife Dorothy. Dorothy was blessed with seven grandchildren: Ashley Ortiz of Mansfield, TX, Gene Johnson, Trey Johnson, Wayne Yelverton, Tracy Frantom, Melissa Young all of Calhoun, LA and David Stanley of San Antonio, TX and thirteen beautiful great-grandchildren. The family of Ms. Marnell wish to thank Dr. Vipul Shelat AND Dr. Ronald Koepke for his continual care and compassion he gave while treating our mother for Parkinson's. We especially want to thank the staff at Rosemont Assisted Living for the sincere care, positive support and love shown our precious mother as she resided there the past two years. Pallbearers will be Gene Johnson, Trey Johnson, David Stanley, Wayne Yelverton, Neal Young, Niles Young, Freddy Frantom, and Gus Ortiz. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday, January 7, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on January 7, 2011

ARLINGTON -- Iva Chandler Pritcher, 91, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2011, joining her devoted husband of 67 years, Jacob Ralph Pritcher who died in 2006. Graveside services will be held at 1:15 p.m., Monday, January 10, 2011, at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., Monday at Arlington Funeral Home, Arlington, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to one of the following, River Legacy Foundation in Arlington, Pantego Christian Academy in Arlington and Northminster Church of Monroe, Louisiana. Iva was born in Clarendon County, South Carolina on December 20, 1919. She married Ralph on August 9, 1939. They lived for more than fifty years in Monroe, Louisiana before moving in 2002 to Arlington. Iva was a wonderful cook and found great joy in her grandchildren and great-grandchilren. The family is most appreciative for the care she was given since September by the staff at Broadway Plaza at Pecan Park and in her final week by Seasons Hospice. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roland and Lorena Chandler; brothers, Ryan and Ralph Chandler; and sisters, Millie Hall, and Dorothy Knight. She is survived by, daughters, Sylvia Greene and husband Richard, Penny Joiner and husband Keith; son, Jay Pritcher and wife Barbara; grandchildren, Brian Greene and wife Tammy, Stacey Pfleger and husband David, Amy Vines and husband Greg, Amanda Saltzman and husband Andy, Aaron and Mason Pritcher; great-grandchildren, Andie Pfleger, Ashley Greene, Anna Leigh and A.J. Saltzman; siblings, Norma Baker, Florence Rogers and Keith Chandler and their families of South Carolina. Arlington Funeral Home 1221 E. Division St., Arlington, TX. 817-548-1791 Published in The News Star on January 7, 2011

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

Funeral services for Willard Godfrey Chaplin, Sr., 91, of Monroe, will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, January 8, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Job Edathinatt officiating. Interment will follow at Union Cemetery near Haile, LA. Mr. Chaplin passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2011. He was the former owner of Chaplin Garbage Service of over twenty-five years and a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Mr. Chaplin was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Wendy J. Chaplin,; three brothers and three sisters. Survivors include his wife of forty-five years, Dorothy Chaplin; children, Sarah Chaplin Fife, Otis Chaplin, Sr., Willard G. Chaplin, Jr., Katherine A. Chaplin, Cindy J. Bailey, and Rebecca Chaplin; twenty-one grandchildren, three great grandchildren, three brothers, four sisters, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Pallbearers will be Otis D. Chaplin, Jr., T. J. Chaplin, Shawn Fife, Mixon Craft, Elmer Gradick, and Johnny Bailey. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeremy Fife and Alex Chaplin. Visitation will be Saturday from 9:00 AM 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 January 8, 2011

Funeral services for Ronald Dean Dowd, 73, of Monroe, will be held at 1:00 PM Sunday, January 9, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Jesse Truitt officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Dowd passed away Thursday, January 6, 2011, at St. Francis Medical Center. He was faithful to his country and fellow citizens by serving in the U. S. Army. A little over four years ago, he gave his heart to God, and God performed a radical change in his life, which was evident to everyone. He joined ranks with the Bible Missionary Church to which he was very faithful even when he faced physical limitations. Mr. Dowd was one that everyone could count on to be in church and to stand by the cause of God. He dearly loved his family and was faithful to point them toward heaven. He will be greatly missed by all. Mr. Dowd was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia A. Dowd; father, Roy E. Dowd; mother, Myrtice E. Dowd; and sister, Doris Dowd. Survivors include children, Kim Murphy, Sharon Boothe and husband Michael, Ronald Dowd and wife Tammy, Tony Dowd and wife Dana, and Edie Dement and husband David; thirteen grandchildren (10 boys and 3 girls), two great grandchildren, brothers, R. B., John, and Ben Dowd; sisters, Janie Pippins, Mary Lou Taylor, and Mildred Neal; and a host of nieces and nephews. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on January 8, 2011

Mr. Ralph L. Fox, 85, of Biloxi, MS, died Tuesday, January 4, 2011, in Biloxi. Mr. Fox was born in Chicago, Illinois and had been a resident of the coast for the past 22 years. He was a U. S. Army veteran and owner of Fox Rollarena in Monroe, LA. He was the 1997 Mardi Gras King of Fantasia, he served for several years at the Mardi Gras Museum in Biloxi and he was also a member of Biloxi Elks Lodge #606. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be missed by all who knew him. Mr. Fox was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph, Sr. and Ella Fox; sister, Delores Ingrassia; and his brother, Billy Fox. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Dorothy Fox; four daughters, Janet (Mike) Fishback, of Roseville, MN, Patricia (Scott) Wehr of Moundsview, MN, Carla Lassen of Fridley, MN, and Karen (Jack) Holmes of D'Iberville; two sons, Ralph L. Fox, III of Gonzales, LA, and David Tullis of Stacey, MN; ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Visitation is Sunday, January 9, 2011, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Pass Road, in Biloxi. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Bethel Lutheran Church. Inurnment will be Wednesday, January 12, 2011, at 12:30 PM in Biloxi National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Bethel Free Health Clinic, 1650 Carrol Drive, Biloxi, MS 39531. View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com. Published in The News Star on January 8, 2011

Private Funeral Services were held for Mrs. Hatsuko Matsui Laird, 87, of West Monroe, LA on Friday, January 7, 2011. Interment was held at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe. Hatsuko was born to the union of Chozo and Masui Sugiyama Matsui on August 17, 1923 in Osaka, Japan. She passed away on January 3, 2011 at Cornerstone Hospital of West Monroe. She was the oldest of nine children, five sisters and three brothers. Hatsuko married Odis Laird, MSGT US Army and moved to the United States in 1951. Mrs. Laird worked at G.B. Cooley in the Arts and Crafts department. When her husband, Odis became ill she retired and devoted every minute of her life to care for him until his death in 1979. Mrs. Laird lived at Francis Towers in Monroe for many years, where the residents affectionately nicknamed her "Pat". Hatsuko was a member of the St. Francis Hospital Ladies Auxiliary and ran the Gift Shop at St. Francis Hospital on weekends for many years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe and a born again Christian. Survivors include her son, Odis Debs Laird of West Monroe, LA, and several brothers and sisters in Japan. Debs would like to extend thanks to family and friends for their support, and to the Ridgecrest Nursing Home Staff and the Cornerstone Hospital of West Monroe Staff for their excellent care. Debs would like to offer a special thanks to Michelle Sons, Tim and Emily Larkin, Dave Katz and Family, and Christopher Nichols for their love and encouragement during this time. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on January 8, 2011

Graveside funeral services for Mr. Ronald Williams " Ronnie" Reitzell , age 59, of Shreveport will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, January 10, 2010 at the Columbia Hill Cemetery in Columbia. Visitation will be at the cemetery from 1:30 PM until time of service. Services are under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. Ronald Williams "Ronnie" Reitzell was born on June 7,1951 at Baton Rouge, LA to the union of his parents Frank Varner Reitzell and Willie Juanita Williams. He passed from this life on January 7,2011 at Promise Hospital in Shreveport. He was preceded in death by his twin brother Randall Reitzell and his sister: Mary Lynn Reitzell. Survivors include: His father: Frank Varner Reitzell of Bastrop. His mother: Billie Williams Pearlman of Baton Rouge. His sister: Rose Ann Mitchell of Houston, Texas. Numerous cousins and other family members. Online registry/condolences: riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA. Published in The News Star on January 8, 2011

Jerilene Beeson, 71 Staff report OAK GROVE - Jerilene "Jerrie" Beeson, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m. Saturday until service time. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery. Advertisement Dermatologists Hate HerLocal Mom Reveals $5 Trick to Erase Wrinkles. Shocking Results Exposed Look... 1 Year to RNChange Your Life With A Career In Nursing. Earn Your RN Degree Online! Explore more... West Monroe: Mom's $5 wrinkle trick.Dermatologists DON'T want you knowing about this skin care tip Explore more... 1 Tip To WrinklesDermatologists DON'T want you knowing about this Anti Aging… Explore now... Quantcast Floyd Brown, 71 KENNER -- Floyd Brown, formerly of Clayton, metal fabricator, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Talmadge E. Fuller, 87 Talmadge Edward Fuller of West Monroe, a retired truck driver, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. James Harper, 75 James Harper of Monroe, a retired cemetery worker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Wilma Harris, 88 Wilma Harris of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Marquerite Heng, 70 Marquerite Heng of Monroe, a medical transcriptionist, died Saturday. Services were 2:30 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Burial was a private family service under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Barbara D. Jones, 53 Barbara Denise Jones of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Emily Joshua, 76 Emily Joshua of Monroe, a retired nurse, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Dorothy Texada Marnell, 81 Dorothy Ray Texada Marnell of West Monroe, retired assistant terminal manager of Con-Way Freight Co., died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Reat Mays, 84 LAKE PROVIDENCE -- Reat Mays, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Progressive Baptist Church. Burial will be in Gaither Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home. Melodie Meyers, 54 JONESVILLE -- Melodie Meyers died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Sunday at Lake Lilly Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Heard Cemetery, Manifest, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home. Cedric Perry, 24 WINNSBORO -- Cedric Perry, a stocker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Union Valley Baptist Church, Baskin. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Monday with wake services from 6-8 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Jan Grazia Scalia, 54 LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Jan Maria Grazia Scalia, formerly of West Monroe, a registered nurse, died Dec. 25. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at St. Paschal Catholic Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Monday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Charlene C. Smith, 76 OAK RIDGE -- Charlene Cheek Smith died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Linda F. Smith, 59 DALLAS -- Linda Faye Smith died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Jerry L. Spillars, 54 NEWELLTON -- Jerry Lynn Spillars, an oil field employee, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Spillars Cemetery. O'Neal Welch, 89 O'Neal Welch of Monroe, a building supervisor, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Solomon Temple Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Adams, Arince: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Monroe. Alford Sr., Floyd: 11 a.m. Saturday, Alford Cemetery, Mer Rouge. Bailey, Tommy: 10 a.m. Saturday, Cox Funeral Home. Bell, Pearline Allen: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe. Busby, Nola: 10 a.m. Saturday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Cooks, Irma: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Celler Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Crawford Jr., Samuel "Sam" D.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Drumgoole, Arvester: 10 a.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Gipson, Herbert Earl: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Kings Funeral Home, Ruston. Hobbs, Armeca: 11 a.m. Saturday, Kingdom Hall, Bastrop. Kline, Emma: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Mound. Linton, Glen: 11 a.m. Saturday, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Jonesboro. Owens, Yvette: 11 a.m. Saturday, Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Rayville. Saucer, Gladys: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Light House Baptist Church, Monroe. Smith, Walter Henry "Cotton": 11 a.m. Saturday, The Memorial Gardens of Victoria, Victoria, Tex. Spencer, Thomas: 2 p.m. Saturday, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Walsworth, Ruby Humphrey: 1 p.m. Saturday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. White, Phillip A.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Kings Funeral Home, Ruston. Wilmore, Gladys: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. FUNERAL HOMES should submit death notice information to The News-Star by 4 p.m. daily. E-mail notices to deathnotices@thenewsstar.com. Published: January 08. 2011 1:15AM

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

Funeral Services for Mr. Talmadge Edward Fuller, 87, of West Monroe, LA, will be 10:00 AM Monday, January 10, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, with Rev. Wayne Evans and Rev. Joe Solomon officiating. Interment will follow at Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson, LA. Mr. Fuller was born April 19, 1923, in Eros, LA, and passed away on January 7, 2011, in West Monroe, LA. He served in the United States Army during WWII and was member of the American Legion West Monroe Post 201. Mr. Fuller was of the Methodist faith. He enjoyed gardening, white perch fishing and sitting on his porch. His pride and joy was his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Mae Fuller; siblings, Eunice Massey, Edith Hall, Aubrey Fuller, Margie Nell Ford, Thomas Albert Fuller, Billy Ray Fuller; and his first wife, Bennie Cordelia Thompson Fuller. He is survived by his wife whom he married in 1972, Ruby L. Fuller; children, Eddie Anita Fuller, Jerry Benjamin Fuller, Delia "Dee" McLaughlin; step-daughter, Rhonda Holden Castro; eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, siblings, Marie Salsbury, James Fuller, and Calvin Fuller; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Pallbearers will be his nephews, Bud Fuller, J.W. Meredith, Richard Rodriguez, Chris Rodriguez, Danny Roy Fuller, and Billy Fuller. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday, January 9, 2011, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 9, 2011

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Lois Harp, 86, of Monroe, LA, will be Tuesday, January 11, 2011, at 10:00 AM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe, with Reverend Don Holloway officiating. Graveside services and interment will be in Cleveland, MS, on Wednesday, January 12, 2011, at 11:30 AM at New Cleveland Cemetery in Cleveland, MS. Mrs. Harp was born October 19, 1924, and passed away January 8, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband Holman E. Harp, and son James Harp. Mrs. Harp is survived by one son, Jeff E. Harp and wife Gail; grandchildren, Jennifer Harp Redding and husband Brian, Joseph E. Harp and wife Natalie, Anthony McFarlin and wife Ashley, Miranda McFarlin, Brant E. Harp, and Chandra Harp Bennett and husband Bill; great grandchildren, Gage and Levi Redding, Chelsey and Chase Harp, and Auston McFarlin. Visitation will be Monday, January 10, 2011, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 9, 2011

Graveside services for Charlene Cheek Smith, 76, of Oak Ridge, LA, will be held 2:00 PM, Tuesday, January 11, 2011, at Watson Cemetery, Watson, AR, with Rev. Brian Jones officiating under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Charlene was born July 24, 1934, in Junction City, AR, and passed away Friday, January 7, 2011, in Rayville, LA. Mrs. Charlene was a member of Zebedee Baptist Church, Rayville, LA. She retired from Richland State Bank after 34 Years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Newton Smith; sisters, Mabel Laney, Alberta Greer, and Verna Lee Duggan; brothers, Ed Stovall, Sr. and Glenn Stovall. Survivors include her children, Floyd Cheek and wife, Brenda, Ralph Cheek and wife, Lorena, and John Cheek and wife, Lisa; stepchildren, Tony Wayne Smith and wife, Jennifer and Lu-Anne Prater and husband, Steve; granddaughter, Whitney Cheek; 7-step grandchildren; 5-step great grandchildren; and brother, Daniel Donald "Don" Stovall and wife, Gladys; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Monday, January 10, 2011, at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on January 9, 2011

Ronald Dean Dowd, 73 Staff report Ronald Dean Dowd of Monroe, contract construction worker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. Advertisement Earn Your Business Degree: 18-24 MonthsStart Your Career in Business With Flexible, Affordable Online Classes Discover more... Dermatologists Hate HerLocal Mom Reveals $5 Trick to Erase Wrinkles. Shocking Results Exposed Look... 1 Year to RNChange Your Life With A Career In Nursing. Earn Your RN Degree Online! Explore more... West Monroe: Mom's $5 wrinkle trick.Dermatologists DON'T want you knowing about this skin care tip Explore more... Quantcast Jessie W. Enterkin, 77 Jessie W. Enterkin of West Monroe, homemaker, died Friday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Monday at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Audra Matejowski, 92 JONESBORO -- Audra Mae Matejowski, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Fellowship Cemetery, Quitman. Ronald Reitzell, 59 SHREVEPORT -- Ronald Williams "Ronnie" Reitzell died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Monday at Columbia Hill Cemetery, Columbia, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 1:30 p.m. Monday at the cemetery. Gloria Stegall, 70 FARMERVILLE -- Gloria Torrence Stegall died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Farmerville United Methodist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Jones, Barbara Denise: 11 a.m. Monday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monore. Joshua, Emily: 1 p.m. Friday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Mays, Reat: 1 p.m. Monday, Progressive Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Meyers, Melodie: 10 a.m. Sunday, Lake Lilly Baptist Church, Jonesville. Perry, Cedric: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Union Valley Baptist Church, Baskin. Scalia, Jan Maria Grazia: 2 p.m. Monday, St. Paschal Catholic Church, West Monroe. FUNERAL HOMES should submit death notice information to The News-Star by 4 p.m. daily. E-mail notices to deathnotices@thenewsstar.com. Published: January 09. 2011 1:15AM

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

Funeral services for Gloria Torrence Stegall, 70, of Farmerville, LA, will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, January 11, 2011, at the Farmerville United Methodist Church in Farmerville, with Rev. Truman Skagg and Rev. Johnny Hankins officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Nebo Cemetery. Mrs. Stegall was born on August 22, 1940, in Springhill, LA, and went to be with our Lord on Friday, January 7, 2011. She was an active member of the Farmerville United Methodist Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir for many years and participating in many activities of the church. She loved cooking for people and trying new recipes; and her cooking was often a ministry to sick or grieving people. Mrs. Stegall was a teacher for 32 years in Missouri, Arkansas, and Louisiana. Above all else, she loved her family and was a fully devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Stegall was preceded in death by her father, L. G. Torrence, her mother, Marie McGarity Torrence, and her beloved grandson, Scott Daniel Stegall. Survivors include her husband of fifty years, Larry Stegall of Farmerville, and her children Kim Stegall McCrary and husband Ricky; Karen Stegall Dunham and husband Marty of Murray, KY; and Jeff Stegall of West Monroe. Her grandchildren are Rachel McCrary, Brian McCrary, Reagan McCrary, Sophie Dunham, Wyatt Dunham, Keith Stegall, Addey Stegall and Alaina Stegall. She is also survived by her siblings Janet Gremillion of Fairhope, AL; Beth Correro of West Monroe; Nancy Howard of Shreveport; and Gary Torrence of Springhill. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Brian McCrary and Keith Stegall, Sons-in-law, Ricky McCrary and Marty Dunham, and special friends Lavelle Ivy and Stein Baughman, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Andrews and Stan Bacle. Visitation will be Monday, January 10, 2011, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on January 10, 2011

Jessie Enterkin, 77 WEST MONROE — Jessie W. Enterkin, a homemaker, died Friday. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Advertisement Quantcast Quantcast Quantcast Quantcast Jessie W. Enterkin, 77 Jessie W. Enterkin of West Monroe, LA, homemaker, died January 7, 2011. Graveside services are at 1 p.m. Monday at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Talmadge Fuller, 87 Talmadge Edward Fuller of West Monroe, a retired truck driver, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson. Mary Harp, 86 Mary Lois Harp, a bookkeeper, died Saturday. Funeral services are at10 a.m., Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Cleveland, Miss., at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. William E. Pipes, 71 RAYVILLE — William E. Pipes, a sheet metal worker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the directions of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville. Jan Scalia, 54 LOS ANGELES — Jan Maria Grazia Scalia, a registered nurse, formerly of West Monroe, died Dec. 25. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Paschal Catholic Church in West Monroe. Burial will be in St. Paschal Catholic Church Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe. Visitation is from 1 p.m. to service time Monday. Charlene Smith, 76 OAK RIDGE — Charlene Cheek Smith, retired from Richland State Bank, died Friday. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Watson Cemetery in Watson, Ark., under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Rayville. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Enterkin, Jessie W.: 1 p.m. Monday, Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Jones, Barbara Denise: 11 a.m. Monday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monore. Joshua, Emily: 1 p.m. Friday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Matejowski, Audra Mae: 2 p.m. Monday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Mays, Reat: 1 p.m. Monday, Progressive Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Meyers, Melodie: 10 a.m. Sunday, Lake Lilly Baptist Church, Jonesville. Perry, Cedric: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Union Valley Baptist Church, Baskin. Reitzell, Ronald: 2 p.m. Monday, Columbia Hill Cemetery, Columbia. Scalia, Jan Maria Grazia: 2 p.m. Monday, St. Paschal Catholic Church, West Monroe. Stegall, Gloria Torrence: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Farmerville United Methodist Church. FUNERAL HOMES should submit death notice information to The News-Star by 4 p.m. daily. E-mail notices to deathnotices@thenewsstar.com. Published: January 10. 2011 1:15AM

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

Tiffani Ann Artt, 39 DALLAS, Texas — Tiffani Ann Artt, a high school teacher and coach, died Saturday. Visitation is 2-3 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Other services are incomplete. Advertisement Quantcast Quantcast Quantcast Mary Lois Harp, 86 Mary Lois Harp of Monroe, a retired bookkeeper, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial is 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at New Cleveland Cemetery, Cleveland, Miss. Oddie Mae Hilbert, 86 Oddie Mae Hilbert of West Monroe, a retired dietician, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Major James Sr., 86 LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Major James Sr. died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Helen W. Jones, 85 RUSTON — Helen Worsham Jones, a teacher, died Sunday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Pines Memorial Gardens. Gladys W. Lingefelt, 75 EPPS — Gladys W. Lingefelt, retired CNA, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Epps Baptist Church. Visitation will be at the church until service time. Burial will be in Epps Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Audra H. Matejowsky, 92 JONESBORO — Audra Holbrook Matejowsky, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Fellowship Cemetery, Quitman. Carol McKey, 73 MONTEREY — Carol McKey died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Eva Church of God, Eva. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Lick Skillet Cemetery, Eva, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Norman Jack Ross, 85 RUSTON — Norman Jack Ross, a retired electrical technician for the FAA, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Joshua, Emily: 1 p.m. Friday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Perry, Cedric: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Union Valley Baptist Church, Baskin. Smith, Charlene Cheek: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Watson Cemetery, Watson, Ark. Stegall, Gloria Torrence: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Farmerville United Methodist Church, Farmerville. FUNERAL HOMES should submit death notice information to The News-Star by 4 p.m. daily. E-mail notices to deathnotices@thenewsstar.com. Published: January 11. 2011 1:15AM

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

Carlton M. Anderson, 75 Carlton Marion Anderson of West Monroe, a lumber broker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Advertisement Dermatologists Hate HerLocal Mom Reveals $5 Trick to Erase Wrinkles. Shocking Results Exposed Look... 1 Year to RNChange Your Life With A Career In Nursing. Earn Your RN Degree Online! Explore more... West Monroe: Mom's $5 wrinkle trick.Dermatologists DON'T want you knowing about this skin care tip Explore more... 1 Tip To WrinklesDermatologists DON'T want you knowing about this Anti Aging… Explore now... Quantcast Laura Blanson, 77 Laura Blanson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Alfred H. Dees, 66 OAK GROVE — Alfred Henry Dees, a welder, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Willie Mae Gales, 96 DALLAS — Willie Mae Gales died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Jerry "Jeter" Gunter, 79 OAK GROVE — Jerry "Jeter" Gunter, owner and operator of Gunter Grocery, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Archie Harrison, 95 BASTROP — Archie Harrison, retired from International Paper Co., died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Red Wing Cemetery. Nell S. Heard, 89 Nell S. Heard of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Emily Joshua, 76 Emily Joshua of Monroe, a retired nurse, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Marsha Leonard, 61 Marsha Leonard of Monroe died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 9-11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Private burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe. Hermelinda Marroquin, 62 FARMERVILLE — Hermelinda Marroquin died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Jesucristo es el Camino Church. Visitation is 11 a.m. Wednesday until time of service at the church. Burial will be in Pisgah Cemetery, Bernice, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. William 'Dub' Monnin, 71 WINNSBORO — William "Dub" Monnin, an oilfield consultant, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Gill First National Funeral Home. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery, near Crowville. Exie Phillips, 94 EROS — Exie Phillips, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Jeffrey L. Sadler, 54 METAIRIE — Jeffrey Lloyd Sadler of Bastrop died Sunday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, Metairie. Visitation begins at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home. Otha Sanford, 82 Otha Sanford of Calhoun, a retired sales clerk, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Linda F. Smith, 58 DALLAS — Linda Faye Smith, a processing tech, died Jan. 5. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Hilbert, Oddie Mae: 10 a.m. Thursday, Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun. Jones, Helen Worsham: 10:30 a.m. Friday, First Baptist Church, Ruston. Joshua, Emily: 1 p.m. Friday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. McKey, Carol: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Eva Church of God, Eva. Ross, Norman Jack: 11 a.m. Friday, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. FUNERAL HOMES should submit death notice information to The News-Star by 4 p.m. daily. E-mail notices to deathnotices@thenewsstar.com. Published: January 12. 2011 1:15AM

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

Tiffani Ann Artt, 39 DALLAS — Tiffani Ann Artt, formerly of Monroe, a high school teacher and coach, died Saturday. Services are 3 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 2-3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Advertisement Quantcast Catrina Ford, 34 MER ROUGE — Catrina Ford, a certified nursing assistant, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Little Dee Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in the church cemetery. LaMartha Fountain, 63 FERRIDAY — LaMartha Fountain died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Mount Beulah Baptist Church. Burial will be in Ferriday Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Harold Gosdin Sr., 77 Harold "Slim" Glen Gosdin Sr. of Monroe, a sign installer, died Tuesday. Memorial services are noon Saturday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Jerry Gunter, 79 OAK GROVE — Jerry "Jeter" Gunter, a retired grocer, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Trinity Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. Jessie Harden, 57 BASTROP — Jessie Harden died Jan. 2. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Church of God. Burial will be in Cooper Lake Cemetery, Oak Ridge, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home. Earinell Higgins, 85 Earinell Higgins of Monroe, a laborer, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Ethel Johnson, 96 Ethel Johnson of Richwood, a seamstress, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Richwood. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Audrey Tarver Joiner, 82 Audrey Louise Tarver Joiner of Monroe, a retired deputy clerk of court, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Monroe. Herbert Wayne Loftin, 38 Herbert Wayne Ruebin Loftin of Monroe, a truck driver, died Jan. 3. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Jan. 29 at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Ricky Lee Lofton, 52 SICILY ISLAND — Ricky Lee Lofton, a carpenter, died Tuesday. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Young's Funeral Home. Kaneshia L. Logan, 30 DALLAS — Kaneshia LaShay Logan, formerly of Monroe, a loan processor, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Morehouse Baptist Education Association Building, Collinston. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. Saturday at the association building. Burial will be in Trousdale Hill Cemetery, Collinston, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Rev. Ellis Ray Loyd, 61 WINNSBORO — The Rev. Ellis Ray Loyd, a minister, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi. Vicky B. Mead, 53 CHOUDRANT — Vicky Boyd Mead, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Longstraw Baptist Church. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Longstraw Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Minnie Moore, 87 MER ROUGE — Minnie Moore, a custodian, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Jerusalem Cemetery. James Murphy, 84 JONESBORO — James Leroy "Cotton" Murphy, a retired service station attendant, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Lamar Perry, 71 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Lamar Perry, a retired farmer, died Tuesday. Services are 4 p.m. Thursday at Elmwood Baptist Church in the Elmwood community near Lake Providence. Visitation is 3-4 p.m. Thursday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Exie Phillips, 94 EROS — Exie Phillips died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Community of Christ Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Norman J. Ross, 85 FARMERVILLE — Norman Jack Ross, retired electronics technician FAA, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Tommy A. Simmons Sr., 85 TALLULAH — Tommy A. Simmons Sr. died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Thomas Earl Sistrunk, 61 Thomas Earl Sistrunk of West Monroe, a retired offshore mechanic, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop. Maxwell R. Taunton Sr., 85 FARMERVILLE — Maxwell R. Taunton Sr., retired from Murphy Oil, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Farmerville Methodist Church. Visitation is 4:30—7 p.m. Friday at Farrar Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sardis Cemetery, near Farmerville. Emmett Dale Tillman, 88 Emmett Dale Tillman of Monroe, formerly of Rayville, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Harrison, Archie: 10 a.m. Thursday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastop. Heard, Nell S.: 2 p.m. Thursday, Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe. Hilbert, Oddie Mae: 10 a.m. Thursday, Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun. Jones, Helen Worsham: 10:30 a.m. Friday, First Baptist Church, Ruston. Joshua, Emily: 1 p.m. Friday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Leonard, Marsha: 11 a.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Marroquin, Hermelinda: 10 a.m. Thursday, Jesucristo es el Camino Church, Farmerville. Sadler, Jeffrey Lloyd: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Martin's Episcopal Church, Metairie. Smith, Linda Faye: 11 a.m. Thursday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. FUNERAL HOMES should submit death notice information to The News-Star by 4 p.m. daily. E-mail notices to deathnotices@thenewsstar.com. Published: January 13. 2011 1:15AM

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

Frederick C. Bethley, 50 FERRIDAY — Frederick C. Bethley, a clerk, died Jan. 7. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Zion Hill Baptist Church, Clayton. Visitation is 11 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Advertisement Quantcast Laura Blanson, 71 Laura Blanson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Lewis A. Bridges Jr., 72 Lewis Albert Bridges Jr. of Swartz, retired from Utilities Commission for the city of Monroe and owner of Bridges Deer Processing, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Floyd Brown, 71 KENNER — Floyd Brown, formerly of Clayton, a welder, died Jan. 5. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church, Clayton. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Clayton Garden of Rest Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Bessie Mae Diggs, 82 TALLULAH — Bessie Mae Diggs, a homemaker, died Jan. 6. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery. James Harper, 75 James Harper of Monroe died Jan. 6. Services are 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Wilma Harris, 88 Wilma Harris of Monroe, a housekeeper, died Jan. 5. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Major James Sr., 86 LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Major James Sr., a maintenance worker, died Friday. Services are noon Saturday at Mount Herion Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Wake services are 6-7 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Panola Cemetery, St. Joseph. Ethel Johnson, 96 Ethel Johnson of Richwood, a seamstress, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Richwood. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Sarah 'Sally' Liebetrau, 79 DALLAS — Sarah Jane "Sally" Huggins Liebetrau, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Grace Episcopal Church, Monroe. Visitation is noon Friday until service time. Burial will be in the church's columbarium under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Ah'Zyrion Marshall, infant Ah'Zyrion Marshall of Monroe, the infant son of Taquaryan Marshall, died Jan. 6. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Mildred L. Paul, 68 PIONEER — Mildred Lorise Paul, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Pioneer Assembly of God Church. Visitation will be at the church until time of service. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Thomas E. Sistrunk, 61 Thomas Earl Sistrunk of West Monroe, a retired offshore mechanic, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop. Hosea Stewart, 54 TALLULAH — Hosea Stewart died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Emmit Dale Tillman, 88 Emmit Dale Tillman of Monroe, formerly of Rayville, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery. Neal Tullos, 84 GRAYSON — Neal Tullos, a retired salesman, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 9 a.m. Friday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Ford, Catrina: 11 a.m. Saturday, Little Dee Baptist Church, Mer Rouge. Gosdin Sr., Harold "Slim" Glen: noon Saturday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Gunter, Jerry "Jeter": 2 p.m. Friday, Trinity Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Jones, Helen Worsham: 10:30 a.m. Friday, First Baptist Church, Ruston. Joshua, Emily: 1 p.m. Friday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Loftin, Herbert Wayne Ruebin: 11 a.m. Jan. 29, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Logan, Kaneshia LaShay: 2 p.m. Saturday, Morehouse Baptist Education Association Building, Collinston. Mead, Vicky Boyd: 2 p.m. Saturday, Longstraw Baptist Church, Choudrant. Moore, Minnie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Murphy, James Leroy "Cotton": 2 p.m. Friday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Ross, Norman Jack: 11 a.m. Friday, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Sadler, Jeffrey Lloyd: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Martin's Episcopal Church, Metairie. Sistrunk, Thomas Earl: 2 p.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Taunton Sr., Maxwell R.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Farmerville Methodist Church, Farmerville. FUNERAL HOMES should submit death notice information to The News-Star by 4 p.m. daily. E-mail notices to deathnotices@thenewsstar.com. Published: January 14. 2011 1:15AM

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

Beverly Jean Cowart, 59 JONESVILLE -- Beverly Jean Cowart died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Lake Lilly Baptist Church. Visitation begins at 5 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Heard Cemetery, Manifest, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home. Eddie L. Hayes Jr., 66 BASTROP -- Eddie L. Hayes Jr., a retired state employee, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hughes Chapel Cemetery. Delbert L. Henderson, 88 Delbert L. Henderson of Monroe, retired owner and operator of Twin City Electric, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. W.R. 'Billy' Humphreys, 82 BONITA -- W.R. "Billy" Humphreys, a retired fur trader and farmer, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Bonita Cemetery. Anna Celeste Lowe, 5 Anna Celeste Lowe of West Monroe, a student, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. John L. 'Mac' McClain, 71 John L. "Mac" McClain of West Monroe, retired 1SG U.S. Army, died Dec. 19. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Wesley Chapel, 1813 New Natchitoches Road, West Monroe. Visitation is noon until 1 p.m. Sunday at River Fellowship Church, 108 Cotton Street, West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Ola Lee Sawyer, 66 HEFLIN -- Ola Lee Sawyer, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Wesley Chapel Cemetery near Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Duetta B. Southall, 91 WINNSBORO -- Duetta Brownell Southall, retired nurse, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Lone Cherry Cemetery, Mangham. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Saturday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Emmitt Lee Tillman, 88 Emmitt Lee Tillman of Monroe, formerly of Rayville, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery. Katherine B. Welker, 93 Katherine Frances Bates Welker of Monroe, retired from the state Department of Labor, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Quantcast Sammie 'Sonny' Wells, 63 Sammie "Sonny" William Wells of Monroe, owner-operator of Hickory Hollow Estates, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 9-11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Bethley, Frederick C.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Clayton. Blanson, Laura: 10 a.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Brown, Floyd: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Mark Baptist Church, Clayton. Diggs, Bessie Mae: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Tallulah. Ford, Catrina: 11 a.m. Saturday, Little Dee Baptist Church, Mer Rouge. Gosdin Sr., Harold "Slim" Glen: noon Saturday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Harper, James: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Harris, Wilma: 2 p.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. James Sr., Major: noon Saturday, Mount Herion Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Johnson, Ethel: 1 p.m. Saturday, Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Richwood. Loftin, Herbert Wayne Ruebin: 11 a.m. Jan. 29, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Logan, Kaneshia LaShay: 2 p.m. Saturday, Morehouse Baptist Education Association Building, Collinston. Marshall, Ah`Zyrion: 11 a.m. Saturday, Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood. Mead, Vicky Boyd: 2 p.m. Saturday, Longstraw Baptist Church, Choudrant. Moore, Minnie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Paul, Mildred Lorise: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pioneer Assembly of God Church. Sadler, Jeffrey Lloyd: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Martin's Episcopal Church, Metairie. Taunton Sr., Maxwell R.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Farmerville Methodist Church, Farmerville. FUNERAL HOMES should submit death notice information to The News-Star by 4 p.m. daily. E-mail notices to deathnotices@thenewsstar.com.

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

Alma Allen, 100 Staff report WISNER -- Alma M. Allen, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro. Advertisement Quantcast Arnold E. Anders, age 89 OAK GROVE -- Arnold Edward Anders, a pipeline operator, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation will be 8 a.m. Sunday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Redwing Cemetery. Sallie Boughton, 91 Sallie Boughton of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Lunnie Grafton, 96 DUBACH -- Lunnie Colvin Grafton, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at New Prospect Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Bernice. Jackie Street, 57 Jackie Street of West Monroe, a cosmetologist, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 12:30 p.m. Sunday until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Farmerville. Beverly Williams, 72 Beverly Dean Williams of Monroe, a dispatcher, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Cowart, Beverly Jean: 2 p.m. Sunday, Lake Lilly Baptist Church, Jonesville. Loftin, Herbert Wayne Ruebin: 11 a.m. Jan. 29, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. McClain, John L. "Mac": 2 p.m. Sunday, Wesley Chapel, 1813 New Natchitoches Road, West Monroe. Sawyer, Ola Lee: 2 p.m. Sunday, Wesley Chapel Cemetery, near Ruston. Southall, Duetta Brownell: 2 p.m. Sunday, Lone Cherry Cemetery, Mangham. Wells, Sammie "Sonny" William: 11 a.m. Monday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. FUNERAL HOMES should submit death notice information to The News-Star by 4 p.m. daily. E-mail notices to deathnotices@thenewsstar.com. Published: January 16. 2011 1:15AM

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

Horace Brantley, 68 PIONEER "” Horace Wayne Brantley, a mechanic, died Saturday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Oak Grove. Vistiation will be from 10 a.m. to service time Monday at the funeral home. Advertisement Quantcast Quantcast Richard Carter, 49 BASTROP "” Richard Earl Carter, a construction worker, died Sunday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home in Bastrop. Burial will be in the New Zion Baptist Cemetery in Winnsboro. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Glen Cloyd, 75 WEST MONROE "” Glen B. Cloyd, a retired pipeline worker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Richard Foster, 70 FARMERVILLE "” Richard L. Foster, an electrician, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville. Delbert Henderson, 88 Delbert L. Henderson, retired owner and operator of Twin City Electric, died Friday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Mary Lord, 76 RAYVILLE "” Mary Pauline Lord, a homemaker, died Friday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville. Burial will be at New Salem Cemetery in Girard. Richard Osborn Jr., 61 HOUMA "” Richard Owen Osborn Jr., a truck driver, died Friday. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Jonesboro Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Jonesboro. Alice Smith, 77 JONESVILLE "” Alice Wiley Smith died Saturday. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at First Pentecostal Church of Jonesville. Burial will be at Pine Grove Cemetery in Manifest, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home of Jonesville. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at the church. Vicki Waldron, 59 WEST MONROE "” Vicki Taylor Waldron, a licensed practical nurse, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Grafton, Lunnie Colvin: 2 p.m. Tuesday, New Prospect Baptist Church, Dubach. Loftin, Herbert Wayne Ruebin: 11 a.m. Jan. 29, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Wells, Sammie "Sonny" William: 11 a.m. Monday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. FUNERAL HOMES should submit death notice information to The News-Star by 4 p.m. daily. E-mail notices to deathnotices@thenewsstar.com. Published: January 17. 2011 1:15AM

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

Funeral services for Karen Burroughs, 53, of Delhi will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at Newton Baptist Church with Rev. Terry Ganey officiating. Burial will be in Newton Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Karen died Sunday at Richland Parish Hospital in Delhi following an extended illness. Through the efforts of her mother, Shirley Burroughs and the dedication of organizations such as the Delhi Jaycees and Dr. Sam Scurria, "The Manger" was created. It has provided a place for Karen, a Downs person, and many others who were in need of help. It provided a place where they could be socialized, trained to work, and enjoy the benefits of a successful and fruitful life. Karen graduated high school from the Archibald Special Needs School and was a member of the Newton Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Holman Burroughs. She is survived by her father, Kenneth D. Burroughs of Delhi; two brothers, Johnnie Burroughs and wife Peggy of Delhi and Kenneth N. Burroughs of Springfield, MO; seven nieces and nephews and numerous great nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers will be Dr. Sam Scurria, Bill Burks, Gene Stanley, Lynn Blake, Sonny Hosea and Willie B. Walker. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the R.A.R.C. (The Manger); 119 Charter St. Delhi, LA 71232. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our website at www.coxfuneral.com. Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA. Published in The News Star on January 18, 2011

Funeral services for Glen B. Cloyd, 75, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, January 20, 2011 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel West Monroe. Rev. James Gardener will officiate. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Cloyd was born September 21, 1935 in West Monroe and passed away January 16, 2011 in West Monroe. He served in the United States Air Force and was a member of McClendon Baptist Church. Mr. Cloyd was a retired pipeline welder for over 45 years and was a member of the Local 798 pipe fitters union. His hobbies were hunting, fishing and especially cooking. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister and 2 brothers. He is survived by his wife; Geraldine Cloyd; son, Keith Cloyd and wife Karen; daughter, Carolyn Langley and fiancé Lee Hargis; sister, Effie Jane Martin; grandsons; Johnny Cloyd and Jeremy Cloyd, Nathan Turnage and Sammy Turnage; granddaughter; Nicole Tolbert; 3 great-grandchildren; J. D. Cloyd, Colin Cloyd and Samuel Turnage; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Bruce Cloyd, James Malcomb Kuhn, Bob Taylor, Johnny Pillers, Kevin Kuhn and Rob Tolbert. Honorary pallbearers will be Keith Edwards and Darrell Martin. Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 19, 2011 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 18, 2011

Karen S. Burroughs, 53 DELHI — Karen S. Burroughs died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Newton Baptist Church. Burial will be in Newton Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Advertisement Quantcast Glen Cloyd, 75 Glen B. Cloyd of West Monroe, a retired pipeline worker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Norma R. Dougan, 82 JENA — Norma Rice Dougan, formerly of Ferriday, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Annette P. Emanus, 63 JONESBORO — Annette Parker Emanus, a bus driver for Jackson Parish Schools, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Gayla Traina Cemetery, Jonesboro. Helen M. Foster, 81 ARCADIA — Helen Marie Foster, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Simsboro Cemetery, Simsboro. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Philip Johns, 69 GILBERT — Philip Johns, a retired school bus driver, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kendrick Ferry Pentecostal Church, near Wisner. Visitation is Tuesday at the church until service time. Burial will be in South Central Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Evelyn Johnston, 75 Evelyn Johnston of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Kimberly M. Jones, 20 Kimberly Miata Jones of West Monroe, a West Monroe Call Center employee, died Friday. Service are 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Calhoun. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. Tuesday with family hour from 7-8 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. J. Frank O'Neal, 92 SHREVEPORT — J. Frank O'Neal, formerly of Delhi, retired owner/manager of O'Neal Butane & Propane, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Delhi Presbyterian Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Sibley Cemetery, Choudrant, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Bessie Roberts, 87 RIDGECREST — Bessie Roberts died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Rosie T. Stewart, 89 OAKLAND, Calif. — Rosie Lee Tippit Stewart, formerly of Collinston, a homemaker, died Jan. 3. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Wham Cemetery, Collinston. Arrangements are under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Jackie E. Townsend, 75 TALLULAH — Jackie E. Townsend died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 1 p.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Silver Cross Cemetery under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Vicki T. Waldron, 59 Vicki Taylor Waldron of West Monroe died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Loyd E. Washington, 88 Loyd E. Washington of Monroe, formerly of Delhi, a retired Sun Oil Co. employee, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is 9 a.m. Wednesday until service time. Burial will be in Faith Memorial Park Cemetery, Delhi. James Daniel White, 30 JONESVILLE — James Daniel White died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville. PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Carter, Richard Earl: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Grafton, Lunnie Colvin: 2 p.m. Tuesday, New Prospect Baptist Church, Dubach. Loftin, Herbert Wayne Ruebin: 11 a.m. Jan. 29, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Osborn Jr., Richard Owen: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jonesboro Cemetery. Smith, Alice Wiley: 1 p.m. Tuesday, First Pentecostal Church, Jonesville. FUNERAL HOMES should submit death notice information to The News-Star by 4 p.m. daily. E-mail notices to deathnotices@thenewsstar.com. Published: January 18. 2011 1:15AM

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

Kathy Jo Bly, 56 LOBELVILLE, Tenn. — Kathy Jo Bly, a homemaker, died Jan. 11. Graveside services were 2 p.m. Friday at Leeper Hill Cemetery, Lobelville. Arrangements were under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Linden, Tenn. Advertisement Dermatologists Hate Her for Revealing ItMom discovers shocking $5 method for erasing wrinkles. And it Works! Louisiana Refi Now 2.9%Louisiana $160,000 Mortgage $434/mo. No SSN reqd. Get A Free Quote! West Monroe: $9 Car InsuranceYour Auto Insurer hates this. Louisiana Car Insurance For Only $9! 3 More Days to File for Debt Relief ActTake Advantage of the Consumer Debt Relief Act Before it EXPIRES. Quantcast Gladys Butler, 94 Gladys Butler of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Young's Chapel Cemetery. D.C. Caldwell, 67 BASTROP — D.C. Caldwell, a retired commercial painter, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Musgrove Cemetery. Glen Cloyd, 75 Glen B. Cloyd of West Monroe, a retired pipeline journeyman, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery. Norma Rice Dougan, 82 JENA — Norma Rice Dougan, formerly of Ferriday, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez, Miss., under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Richard 'BoBo' Foster, 70 FARMERVILLE — Richard "BoBo" Foster, an electrical engineer, died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sardis Cemetery. Rosie Jackson, 74 TALLULAH — Rosie Jackson died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Kimberly M. Jones, 20 Kimberly Miata Jones of West Monroe, a student, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Calhoun. Burial will be in Young's Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Anna Celeste Lowe, 5 Anna Celeste Lowe of West Monroe, a student, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery. JanEtte M. Meredith, 82 COLUMBIA — JanEtte McKeithen Meredith, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Columbia First United Methodist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. Wednesday until noon at Riser Funeral Home. Burial will be in Columbia Hill Cemetery. Bessie Ree Roberts, 87 FERRIDAY — Bessie Ree Roberts, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Miss-Lou Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez, Miss., under the direction of Young's Funeral Home. Fannie M. Runner, 79 Fannie Mae Runner of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Daniel Butler Smith, 54 Daniel Butler Smith of West Monroe died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Vicki Taylor Waldron, 59 Vicki Taylor Waldron of West Monroe, a nurse, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. James D. White, 30 JONESVILLE — James Daniel White died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at New Life Pentecostal Church, Manifest. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at Young's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pala Alto Cemetery. PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Emanus, Annette Parker: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Foster, Helen Marie: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Simsboro Cemetery, Simsboro. Loftin, Herbert: 11 a.m. Jan. 29, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. O'Neal, J. Frank: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Delhi Presbyterian Church, Delhi. Townsend, Jackie E.: 3 p.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church, Tallulah. Washington, Loyd E.: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. FUNERAL HOMES should submit death notice information to The News-Star by 4 p.m. daily. E-mail notices to deathnotices@thenewsstar.com. Published: January 19. 2011 1:15AM

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

Memorial Services for Carlton Marion Anderson, 75, will be held at Cedar Crest Baptist Church, 3245 Arkansas Road, West Monroe, La. on Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Carlton died at his home on January 10, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Roxie Ann Meagson Anderson, son Steven R. Anderson, daughter Carla Ann Anderson Antley and husband Bobby, Sister Sharon Anderson Long and husband Bill, many nieces and nephews and cousins. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffin-funeralhome.com Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on January 20, 2011

Clifford "Cliff" Lavan Brandin, age 81, died Monday January 17, 2011 at the McLeod Hospice House. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of Belk Funeral Home at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, January 19. Burial will take place on Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 12:00 noon in Rome, GA. Born September 15, 1929 in Monroe, LA, he was a son of the late Ezra and Emmie Tullos Brandin. Cliff served his country in the Unites States Army and then worked as a millwright, eventually retiring from Pilkington LOF. Mr. Brandin was talented in many areas, but he really enjoyed Bluegrass music and "pickin" with his fellow musicians. He was a member of the American Legion. Surviving are his wife, Marie Lively Brandin, four children: Terry (Susan) Brandin, Madru Brandin all of Rome, GA, Kathy (Keith) Rushing of Florence, Melissa (Keith) Cromer of Gaylesville, AL , grandchildren: Britney (Derrick) weeks, Patrick Brandin, Chasity Bray, Nikki (Billy) Trader, Kasey Cromer and Kayla Cromer, two great-grandchildren, Sara and Emmie Trader, and a sister, Bit Stevens of W. Monroe, LA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary George Foreman and siblings: Elmus, Ray, and Sis Brandin. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at Belk Funeral Home Wednesday night. In Lieu of Flowers, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, PO Box 4108, Florence, SC 29502. A guestbook is available online at www.belkfuneralhome.com Belk Funeral Home Darlington, South Carolina Published in The News Star on January 20, 2011

Funeral Services for Anna Celeste Lowe, 5, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, January 20, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral West Monroe, LA with Rev. Neil Everette officiating. Interment will follow in the Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Celeste was born on June 13, 2005 in West Monroe, LA and passed away on January 13, 2011 in Bossier City, LA. She was a bright, loving little girl who loved her family, music, dancing, make-up, and playing dress-up, she even dressed up her brother. Celeste had many friends that made a difference in her life. Survivors include her mother, Jamie Mercer; siblings, Brittany and Brian Holmes; maternal grandparents, Brian and Kathy Mercer; paternal grandparents, Anne and Dewayne Lowe; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Pallbearers will be AJ Ross, Wes Hilborn, Jeff Balsamo and Denver Mercer. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until service time on Thursday, January 20, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on January 20, 2011

Funeral services for Mr. James Elton Mann, 82, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, January 21, 2011, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Bro. Wesley Pittman will officiate the services, and interment will follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery. Mr. Mann was born on November 24, 1928, in Eros, LA, and joined his Heavenly Father on January 18, 2011, after a lengthy illness. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, where he enjoyed study, worship and fellowship with his Sunday school class. Having been drafted in the U.S. Army in 1951, Mr. Mann was extremely proud to have served this great country. Following his honorable discharge from the military , Mr. Mann started working at Brown Paper Company (Graphic Packaging). He remained a dedicated employee of this company for thirty years before his retirement in 1985. He then worked another fourteen years for M & N Utilities in West Monroe. Mr. Mann was always known as a perfectionist when it came to his work; he never settled for second best. Mr. Mann was preceded in death by his parents, Alonzo and Florence Mann; a daughter, Barbara Allen; a sister, Edith Head; brothers, Lt. Colonel Alonzo F. Mann and Harvard , J.D. and Bernard Hightower. He leaves his cherished memory to his devoted wife of forty-four years, Voe Cummings Mann; sons, Stuart C. Mann and wife Jamie, James Rodney Mann and wife Jayneen, Jim C. Mann and wife Alexis; his daughter, Carmen Cardin and husband Bruce; grandchildren, David Mann, Laney Mann, Kaylee Mann, Tyler Mann, Hannah Mann, Graham Mann, Luke Cardin, Sarah Cardin, and Philip Cardin; his sister, Louise Fuller; and, his brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Nellie Mann. Mr. Mann was a member of what is now known as the "Greatest Generation." He and millions like him struggled through adversity during some of our nation's darkest hours. Too young for enlistment during World War II, he found work in a sawmill to help care for his mother during the depression. Meanwhile, his brothers fought in the South Pacific during the war. The fortitude gained during his youth shone through in recent months with the strength and grace he exhibited in the face of debilitating disease and illness. He will be greatly missed. Pall bearers will be Chris Mann, Dale Mann, Darren Fuller, Mark Fuller, Jr., Gleason Copeland and Bruce Cardin. Honorary pall bearers are Kenneth Richardson's Sunday school class. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 20, 2011 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on January 20, 2011

Timothy L. Zimmerebner, 51, Hot Springs, Arkansas, died of a sudden heart attack on January 17, 2011, at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center, Ft. Pierce, Florida. Tim was born on January 8, 1960, in Lafayette, Louisiana. He was the golf professional at Hot Springs Country Club for the past four years. Prior to that, he was the golf professional at El Dorado Golf and Country Club for 16 years. Tim was a member of the PGA of America and he served as past-president of the Arkansas Chapter. He was the past Arkasas Junior Tour Regional Director and was Arkansas Player of the Year 2004 - 2008 and 2010. He was Arkansas Teacher of the year 2007 and 2010. He was voted Professional of the Year 1995. Tim was preceded in death by his brother, Joey Hudson. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Scott Zimmerebner, son, Scott Zimmerebner , U. of A., Fayetteville, Arkansas, daughter, Mollie Abernathy Newton, El Dorado, Arkansas, grandson, Will Newton, parents, Bill and Velma Zimmerebner, Downsville, Louisiana, brother, Jimi Hudson, Monroe, Louisiana, sister, Renee Hudson, Monroe, Louisiana, sister Billie Zimmerebner, Branson, Missouri and sister Monica Zimmerebner, Austin, Texas. There will be a visitation on Thursday, January 20, 2011, at the El Dorado Golf and Country Club from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 21, 2011, at 1:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, El Dorado, Arkansas, officiated by Rev. Jim Polk and Rev. Lamar Trieschmann. On Sunday, January 23, 2011, at 5:00 p.m. A Prayer Service in Tim's honor is scheduled at Lake Valley Community Church, Hot Springs, Arkansas. Tim was a loving husband, father, son, brother, friend and mentor to many. He will be greatly missed! In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ASGA Scholarship Program, P.O. Box 30250, Little Rock, AR 72260 or to the Tim Zimmerebner Memorial Fund at any Summit Bank location. Published in The News Star on January 20, 2011

Mitchell 'Moose' Antley Jr., 53 Mitchell Edward "Moose" Antley Jr. of West Monroe died Tuesday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Faith Baptist Church, Start, and at noon Jan. 29 at The Tramps Clubhouse, 710 Ole Highway 15, West Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Advertisement Lloyd J. Blake, 65 Lloyd J. Blake of Monroe, a truck driver, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery. Glen B. Cloyd, 75 Glen B. Cloyd of West Monroe, a retired journeyman for the pipeline, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, Calhoun. Eddie S. Haynes, 62 Eddie S. Haynes of Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at St. James Baptist Church, U.S. 165 Bypass, Richwood. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday with family hour from 6-7 p.m. at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Pat Johnson, 96 Pat Johnson of Monroe, a farmer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Betty M. Lewis, 82 Betty McAllister Lewis of West Monroe, retired fundraising director for the American Cancer Society, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Eddie Nash, 79 Eddie Nash of Monroe, a laborer, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Billy W. Shields, 78 Billy W. Shields of West Monroe, retired grocery store manager, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Rev. James Strittman, 88 The Rev. James Strittman of West Monroe, a retired minister, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at McClendon Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Thursday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Joe Wesley, 90 DALLAS — Joe Wesley, formerly of Monroe, a veteran and a retired construction worker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Cuba Baptist Church, Blankston Road, Monroe. Visitation is noon until service time Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Golden Gate Funeral Home. PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Bly, Kathy Jo: 2 p.m. Friday, Leeper Hill Cemetery, Lobelville, Tenn. Butler, Gladys: 11 a.m. Friday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Caldwell, D.C.: 10 a.m. Thursday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Cloyd, Glen B.: 10 a.m. Thursday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Loftin, Herbert: 11 a.m. Jan. 29, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Lowe, Anna Celeste: 10 a.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. White, James Daniel: 10 a.m. Thursday, New Life Pentecostal Church, Manifest. FUNERAL HOMES should submit death notice information to The News-Star by 4 p.m. daily. E-mail notices to deathnotices@thenewsstar.com. Published: January 20. 2011 1:15AM

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

A Memorial Service for Mr. Mitchell "Moose" Antley will be Saturday, January 29, 2011 at The Tramps Clubhouse, 710 Ole Hwy 15 West Monroe, La. from 12:00 p.m. - Till. Mitchell Edward Antley Jr, AKA "Moose" passed away on January 18, 2011 at his residence in West Monroe, La. He was born on April 10, 1953 in Monroe, La. Mr. Antley is survived by his wife Wanda of West Monroe, La., 2 daughters, Erin Townsend of Columbia, La, and Sarah LeBlanc of Columbia, La., Mother Eloise Parker Antley of West Monroe, La., 2 step-children, Sommer Lynn Sullivant of Ruston, La, and Dion Glen Fontenot of Arcadia, La., his sister Pam Antley Bell of Atlanta, Ga. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, and Lifetime Friends Hippy, Squirrel, and Tom Boy. Moose was the Founder of Moose Antley Collision Center in West Monroe. He was the President of Satan's Tramps M.C. in Monroe, Louisiana. He was passionate about Motorcycles, scuba diving, football, Nascar, and ultra light planes. At one time in his life he was a body guard for the country singer David Allen Coe. Moose would've given the shirt off his back to anyone. He was a gentle giant to his friends and family. He was a very spontaneous, adventurous, and passionate man and he will be greatly missed! In lieu of flowers donations to the family will be gladly accepted the day of the Memorial Service or an account has been set up at Community Trust Bank under the name Mitchell Moose Antley. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffin-funeralhome.com Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star from January 21 to January 23, 2011

Funeral services for Charlotte Huckaby Alexander Cobb, will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 22, 2011, in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of Monroe. Officiating will be Reverend James Nailes. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of Monroe. Charlotte was born on February 4, 1942, and passed away on January 19, 2011. She was preceded in death by her first husband of 42 years, Jimmy Alexander. Survivors are her husband, who she celebrated her 3rd wedding anniversary with on January 19, 2011, Franklin Cobb; daughter, Susan Mooney and husband, Ken; son, Greg Alexander and wife, Libby; her grandchildren, Jennifer Dearman and husband, Rickey; Daniel Massey and wife, Sandy, Michael Massey, Lisa Mooney, Ashley Duchesne and husband, Brad, Joseph Alexander and Alexis Alexander and several great grandchildren. Charlotte loved the outdoors and enjoyed gardening and cooking. She loved animals, but her true joy was being with her family. The family would like to give a very special thanks to Dr. Virginia Gonzales and Dr. Don Hammett and staff for their continuing care and compassion shown to Charlotte. Pallbearers will be Matt Gilbert, Josh Gilbert, Brandon Kelly, Shannon Murphy, Ches Struben and Hans Critchlow. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Friday, January 21, 2011, at Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of Monroe. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on January 21, 2011

Funeral services for Charlotte Huckaby Alexander Cobb, will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 22, 2011, in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of Monroe. Officiating will be Reverend James Nailes. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of Monroe. Charlotte was born on February 4, 1942, and passed away on January 19, 2011. She was preceded in death by her first husband of 42 years, Jimmy Alexander. Survivors are her husband, who she celebrated her 3rd wedding anniversary with on January 19, 2011, Franklin Cobb; daughter, Susan Mooney and husband, Ken; son, Greg Alexander and wife, Libby; her grandchildren, Jennifer Dearman and husband, Rickey; Daniel Massey and wife, Sandy, Michael Massey, Lisa Mooney, Ashley Duchesne and husband, Brad, Joseph Alexander and Alexis Alexander and several great grandchildren. Charlotte loved the outdoors and enjoyed gardening and cooking. She loved animals, but her true joy was being with her family. The family would like to give a very special thanks to Dr. Virginia Gonzales and Dr. Don Hammett and staff for their continuing care and compassion shown to Charlotte. Pallbearers will be Matt Gilbert, Josh Gilbert, Brandon Kelly, Shannon Murphy, Ches Struben and Hans Critchlow. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Friday, January 21, 2011, at Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of Monroe. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on January 21, 2011

A memorial service for Mr. Leland J. Cooper, 75, of Downsville will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, January 21, 2011 at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, Downsville with Bro. Don Whatley officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville. Mr. Leland was a member of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church. His favorite scripture was John 14:27. He was a loving husband, dad and grandpa. His hobbies were fishing, hunting and camping. Preceding him in death were his parents, one sister and one brother. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 35 years, Nancy Cooper; 3 sons: Douglas Cooper, Douglas Duncan and Daniel Duncan; 3 daughters: Pamela Cacciatore, Sandra Waldron and Barbara King; 14 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family would like to express special thanks to his hospice nurse, Lisa, with Agape. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.farrarfh.com. Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Published in The News Star on January 21, 2011

Funeral services for Betty Jean Ellington, 81, of Mangham, LA will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 22, 2011 at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel, Rayville, LA with Bro. Larry White and Bro. Travis Arrant officiating. Interment will follow in Gwin Cemetery, Mangham, LA. Mrs. Betty was born August 3, 1929 in Harrison, AR and passed away Thursday, January 20, 2011 in Monroe, LA after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Ellington was a member of the Church of Christ at Archibald. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, George R. Ellington and son, Gene Ellington. Survivors include children, Perry Ellington and wife, Debra of Mangham, LA, Roger Ellington and wife, Zona of Calhoun, LA, and Candis Rodriguez and husband, Chris of West Monroe, LA; 11-grandchildren and 6-great grandchildren; sister, Mary Lisenby of West Monroe, LA; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Chris Ellington, Dennis Shiers, Frank Hendrix, David Moore, Trey Magee, and Jesse Shiers. Honorary pallbearers are Charlie Johnson, Jerry Roberts, Billy McGlothlin, Tommie Smith, Son Carter, and Wayne Phillips. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Friday, at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA. Published in The News Star on January 21, 2011

A graveside service will be held Friday, January 21, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in the Lafayette Protestant Cemetary for Mrs. Lois Knighten Herpin, 96, who passed away in Crowley at the residence of her son on January 19, 2011. Rhett Wyatt of Crossroads Church in Lafayette will conduct the funeral services. Mrs. Herpin was born in Winnfield, LA and moved to Lafayette at an early age where she grew up. She was employed for five years as secretary to the vice-president of Louisiana Public Utilities, later bought by Cleco. After marriage, she and her husband moved to Port Arthur, TX, where she was secretary of the First Baptist Church and during World War II, worked at the Texas Oil Company. After five years, her husband's employment took them to New Orleans, which was their home for 15 years. While there, she was employed by the Louisiana School Depository for a number of years. In 1962 Mrs. Herpin and her family moved to Monroe. After having been out of school for 30 years she returned to college and earned her degree in Elementary Education and Library Science. Upon graduating she was employed by the Ouachita Parish School System at Shady Grove Elementary where she remained until retirement. Upon retiring she did volunteer work in the Calico Corner at Ouachita Council on Aging, at the Christian Community Ministries, and in the library at E.A. Conway Hospital. Mrs. Herpin leaves behind one son, Joe Herpin and his wife Becky of Crowley; one daughter, Carolyn Carter and her husband Jerry of Monroe; one grandson, J.T. Carter and his wife Naomi of League City, TX; one granddaughter, Lindsey Guidry of Lafayette, and a number of nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Herpin's name to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St. #200, Lafayette, LA 70503. Online condolences can be made at www.waltersfh.com. Walters Funeral Home, 2424 North University Ave., 337.706.8941 is in charge of arrangements. Walters Funeral Home Lafayette, LA. Published in The News Star on January 21, 2011

Funeral services for Betty Lewis, 82, of West Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 22, 2011 at Feazel Chapel West Monroe. Woods Watson will officiate. Interment to follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Betty was born November 3, 1928 in Delhi, LA and passed away January 19, 2011 in Monroe. She was a member of First West Baptist Church, ABWA and RSVP. Betty was preceded in death by her parents and an infant brother. She is survived by daughters; Brenda Poynter and husband Paul and Paula Cobb and husband Emmett; grandchildren; Michael Todd Poynter and wife Pam, Scott Cobb and wife Jennifer, Regan Cobb and wife Gennie, Dr. Jennifer Cockrell and husband Brian, Chris Rinehart and wife Heather, Angel Cichosz and husband Aaron; great-grandchildren; Jacob, Kylie, Grant, Gracie, Sydney and Ashley Cobb Hannah, Natalie and Andrew Cockrell, Michael Johnston II, Nathan Frushay and wife Marina, Shelby, Gillian, Nick and Amanda Rinehart, Tyler and Addison Cichosz; great-great grandchildren; Xavier Frushay and Chris Rubio; brothers; Bill McAllister and Thom Emery. Pallbearers will be Todd Poynter, Scott Cobb, Regan Cobb, Brian Cockrell, Jacob Cobb and Sheldon Lewis. Visitation will be held Friday, January 21, 2011 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society , St. Jude's, Louisiana Baptist Children's Home or the Charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 21, 2011

A resident of Baton Rouge since 1961, Dan Pickens died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011, with his children by his side. Dan was born in Farmerville on June 10, 1925, and then resided in West Monroe. After graduating from Ouachita Parish High School, he joined the U.S. Navy and proudly served in World War II. He attended Northeast University and graduated from LSU. Dan loved baseball and fondly recalled his years being a great catcher with the Natchez Mississippi Indians of the old Evangeline League, and was proud of having played against the Baton Rouge Red Sticks. After retiring from the Department of Education in 1988, Dan, an avid golfer, could be found at Webb Golf Course three days a week with his good friends. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ernestine; daughters, Linda Pickens, of Walker, and Wanda Rawls and spouse Skipper, of Lake Mary, Fla.; son, Clyde Pickens and spouse Vicki, of Paris, Texas; brother, James Pickens, of West Monroe; grandchildren, Hunter and Heath Rawls, of Lake Mary, Fla., Chris Pickens, and Cassie Snell and spouse Brad, all of Paris, Texas; great-grandchildren, Riley Rawls, Cadriene and Braysen Snell. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewitt and Olivia Pickens, and sister, Jacqueline Knight, who were of West Monroe; and granddaughter, Heather Rawls, who was of Lake Mary. Dan's wishes were to have his body donated to medical science and a private family memorial service will be conducted at a later date. Published in The News Star from January 19 to January 21, 2011

Funeral services for Mr. Thomas J. Powers, 73, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 22, 2011 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Father Frank Coens will officiate. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mr. Powers was born August 1, 1937 in Little Rock, Arkansas and passed away January 19, 2011 in West Monroe. He retired from the United States Navy after serving 3 years active duty and 25 years Navy Reserve. He retired after officiating for 50 years at the high school and college level in football and basketball. He was presently serving as the Assignment Secretary for Monroe Football Officials Association. He retired as a manager from Graphic Packaging after a lengthy career. Mr. Powers was preceded in death by his parents, John Patrick and Grace Mitchell Powers; his first wife, Anne Barkley Powers; brothers, Pat and Dick Powers; a sister, Mary Ann Powers; step-mother, Edna L. Powers. Mr. Powers is survived by his wife of 30 years; Wilma Williams Powers; son, John Vincent Powers and wife Sheri; daughter, Lisa Halley and husband Stephen; granddaughters; Stephanie Powers, Hannah Griffin; brothers, Ed Powers and wife Susie, and Don Powers and wife Marcia of Little Rock, AR. He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Friday, January 21, 2011 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on January 21, 2011

Funeral services for James Albert Waller, 68, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, January 22, 2011 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Judy Bazer officiating. Interment will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Waller passed away on January 19, 2011. He was a U. S. Air Force veteran. Mr. Waller was preceded in death by his son, Michael Neal Waller; and grandson, Joshua David Waller. Survivors include his wife of forty-eight years, Delois McCaa Waller; two sons, James David Waller and wife April, and Randy Waller; daughter, Donna Hill and husband Shelton; grandchildren, Kacey Waller, Briana Waller, Kellie Sansone and husband Jared, Cody Ray Waller, James Paul Waller, Jessica Waller, and Anna Waller; great grandchildren, Tristan Jared Sansone, Destiny Waller, and Kevin Waller; sisters, Francis A Boaz and Carolyn Tullos; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 9:00 AM until service time at the Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel on Hwy 80 East in Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on January 21, 2011

Mrs. Annabelle Fralick Webb, 88, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2011, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. Funeral service will be 3:30 p.m. Saturday, January 22, at Lucas Funeral Home, 137 E. Hill St., Keller, TX. Following the funeral service, Annabelle will be entombed in Bluebonnet Hills Mausoleum, Colleyville. The family will receive friends at Lucas Keller Funeral Home at 3 p.m. before the service. Mrs. Webb was born to Lora Mundy and Clinton Fralick in Colfax, Louisiana. She was a resident of Mimosa Manor in Keller after moving from Monroe, Louisiana. A world traveler, Mrs. Webb accompanied her husband, Dallas Webb Jr., during his many years of naval service. Remembered as a Godly wife, mother and friend, Mrs. Webb reared her family in faith and with great love to the Lord. As a part of her Christan living, Mrs. Webb gladly served as a member of the Gideon Auxiliary, supporting their mission to spread the Word of God. She lived by example for her children and grandchildren in both word and deed. Her love for her family was so powerful she never forgot those close to her despite the challenges of her affliction. Annabelle was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Dallas Wayne Webb; and brother, Carroll Fralick. Annabelle is survived by her husband of 68 years, Dallas Webb Jr.; two sons, Gene Lamar Webb of Dallas, and Dr. George Wyatt Webb and wife, Allison Shepherd Webb of Westlake; daughter-in-law, Patricia McErlane Webb; sister, Loretta Mize and husband, Larry and eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Lucas Funeral Home Keller, TX. Published in The News Star on January 21, 2011

Ruthie Anderson, 101 Ruthie Anderson of Monroe died Jan. 14. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Holly Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant's Funeral Home, Rayville. Advertisement Mitchell 'Moose' Antley Jr., 57 Mitchell "Moose" Antley Jr. of West Monroe, founder of Moose Antley Collision Center, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at First Assembly of God, Cypress Street, West Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Sallie V. Boughton, 91 Sallie V. Boughton of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Carlton E. Bradford, 44 Carlton Eddie Bradford of Monroe, a painter, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Charlie Brown III, 53 NEWELLTON — Charlie Brown III, a farmer, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Magnolia Baptist Church, Newellton. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church. Burial will be in Cuba Cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Gladys Butler, 94 Gladys Butler of Monroe, a homemaker, died Jan. 12. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Young's Chapel Cemetery. James E. Carr, 82 RUSTON — James Elton Carr, a dairy farm laborer, died Jan. 14. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Visitation is 6:30-7:30 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Alsa Lee Cheatwood, 88 WINNSBORO — Alsa Melinda Lee Cheatwood, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Gill First National Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery, near Crowville. Edwin L. Clack, 73 TALLULAH — Edwin Lamar Clack, retired from Staple Cotton and Warehouse, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home. Leland J. Cooper, 75 DOWNSVILLE — Leland J. Cooper, a truck driver, died Sunday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Friday at Mount Ararat Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Mary Rosetta Coston, 72 Mary Rosetta Coston of Georgia, formerly of Ferriday, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Rev. Bobby W. Cruse, 64 CENTER POINT — The Rev. Bobby W. Cruse, formerly of Olla, a Baptist minister, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Hopewell Baptist Church. Visitation is 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Harris Chapel Cemetery, Olla, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Helen Davis, 70 TALLULAH — Helen Davis, a cook, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church. Wake services are 6-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in New Zion Cemetery, Sondheimer, under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Willie Mae Gales, 96 DALLAS — Willie Mae Gales died Jan. 11. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Ludden Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the Magnolia Cemetery. Winston C. Gibson, 71 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Winston C. Gibson died Sunday. Services are noon Saturday at First Missionary Baptist Church, East Boyles, Tarrant, Ala. Burial is 2 p.m. Sunday at Old Bethany Cemetery, Floyd, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Elizabeth Harris, 69 Elizabeth Harris of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Luella Harris, 71 Luella Harris of Monroe, a retired teacher, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Little Creek Cemetery. Earlnell Higgins, 85 Earlnell Higgins of Monroe, a laborer, died Jan. 12. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Deuteronomy Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Willard B. Holley, 91 BASTROP — Willard Boyton Holley, a retired pipe fitter, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at First Church of God. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home. Burial will be in Red Wing Cemetery. Pat Johnson, 96 Pat Johnson of Monroe, a farmer, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joe Baptist Church, Rhymes. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Job Hill Cemetery, Rhymes. Della N. Littlejohn, 32 Della Nor Littlejohn of Monroe, a clerk, died Jan. 7. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Rev. Ellis Ray Loyd Sr., 61 WINNSBORO — The Rev. Ellis Ray Loyd Sr., a minister, died Jan. 12. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Rivers of Life Church. Wake services are 6-7 p.m. Friday at St. John Baptist Church. Burial will be in Gethsemane Cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi. James E. Mann, 82 James E. Mann of West Monroe, retired operator at Graphic Packaging, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery, West Monroe. Ola B. Modest, 85 RUSTON — Ola B. Anderson Modest, a retired teacher's aide, died Jan. 13. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Traveler Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-7:30 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Peter Baptist Church Cemetery. John Moore Sr., 91 LLANO, Calif. — John Moore Sr. died Jan. 8. Graveside services are noon Saturday at Mount Mariah Cemetery, Chatham, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Eula Guess Porter, 103 Eula Guess Porter of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Fannie M. Runner, 79 Fannie Mae Runner of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mount Sinai B.C. Cemetery. Mary C. Slaughter, 74 Mary C. Slaughter of Monroe, a day care worker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Daniel Butler Smith, 54 Daniel Butler Smith of West Monroe died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Bernice. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Hosea Stewart, 54 TALLULAH — Hosea Stewart, a truck driver, died Jan. 13. Services are noon Saturday at Tallulah Elementary Auditorium. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial is 2 p.m. Monday in Natchez National Cemetery, Natchez, Miss. Gerald "Blackfoot" Taylor, 63 Gerald "Blackfoot" Taylor of West Monroe, a truck driver, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mary Turner, 93 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Mary Turner, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home. Burial will be in Panola Cemetery. Beverly D. Williams, 72 Beverly Dean Williams of Monroe, a dispatcher, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Blake, Lloyd J.: 1 p.m. Friday, Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Bly, Kathy Jo: 2 p.m. Friday, Leeper Hill Cemetery, Lobelville, Tenn. Butler, Gladys: 11 a.m. Friday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Haynes, Eddie S.: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. James Baptist Church, 165 Bypass, Richwood. Loftin, Herbert: 11 a.m. Jan. 29, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Nash, Eddie: 11 a.m. Saturday, True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe. Wesley, Joe: 2 p.m. Saturday, Cuba Baptist Church, Blankston Road, Monroe. FUNERAL HOMES should submit death notice information to The News-Star by 4 p.m. daily. E-mail notices to deathnotices@thenewsstar.com. Published: January 21. 2011 1:15AM

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

Funeral services for Mrs. Eula Guess Porter, age 103, will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 23, 2011, in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of West Monroe. Officiating will be Pastor Mark Foster and Pastor Emeritus Fred Foster. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of West Monroe. Eula Dora Guess Porter passed away on January 19, 2011, at home in West Monroe. She was born in Cadeville, LA to Ida and Ben Guess on September 10, 1907. She was raised on a farm in the Eros area and graduated from Okaloosa High School. She moved to West Monroe wih her sister, Sallie Mae who was attending Northeast University. Eula went to work to help support them both. While on her job, she met her true love, C.J. "Buddy" Porter. They married and had two children, a son, Billy Joe Porter and a daughter, Barbara Porter Doyle. Later they built a home in the Ranson Field area, where they lived a life together for 49 years. Eula was a happy homemaker and loved working in her yard and garden. She was the happiest sitting in a boat fishing with her husband on Cheniere Lake. She was well known for her special "Coconut Cake" which she baked for friends, even into her nineties. Most important, Eula was a "Prayer Warrior" and everyone that came to visit her would put their picture in her home on the "Wall of Eyes" so Eula could pray for them. She was a true Christian woman that lived her life devoted to her church and her family. She was a member of The Pentecostals of the Twin Cities and a member of the Sunshine Club where she had many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, a sister, Sallie Pardue; brothers, Lonnie, Daniel, Willie and Eslie Guess and a grandson, Josh Porter. Survivors are her son, Billy Joe Porter and his wife, Kathy of Jonesboro; daughter, Barbara Doyle and her husband, Mack of Starks, LA; 2 grandsons, Shannon Porter and his wife, Lori and Caleb Porter and his wife, Joni of West Monroe, and two granddaughters, Terri Doyle and Regina Thompson and her husband, Mike of Starks, LA; 4 great grandchildren, Sydney and Drake Porter and Brandon Thompson and Jennifer Barrow and her husband, Chad of DeQuincy, LA; 2 great great grandchildren, Sadie and Sarah Barrow; a very special niece, Frances Baker of Benton, LA and best friend, Virginia Simrall of West Monroe. Pallbearers will be Jay Copeland, Issac Howell, Brandon Thompson, Shannon Porter, Caleb Porter and Chad Barrow. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Saturday, January 22, 2011, at Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of West Monroe. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on January 22, 2011 Share Share this obituary via e-mail Share this obituary on Facebook Bookmark this obituary Share Guest Book * Visit Guest Book * View Printed Guest Book * Sign Guest Book Ways to help * Create a Memorial Website * Send Flowers Now * Funeral Home Details * Donate to Charity

Jane S. Bolton, 83 JONESBORO -- Jane Scroggin Bolton, a retired teacher, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Willma E. Byrd, 83 Willma Earline Byrd of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Charlotte A. Cobb, 68 Charlotte Huckaby Alexander Cobb of West Monroe, an licensed practical nurse, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun. Jack De Johnette, 99 BASTROP -- Jack De Johnette, a laborer, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at New Morning Star Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery. Betty J. Ellington, 81 MANGHAM -- Betty Jean Ellington, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Gwin Cemetery, Mangham. Mary Belgard Fleming, 71 Mary Evelyn Belgard Fleming of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Start Cemetery. David German, 65 BASTROP -- David German, warehouse manager for a lumber company, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church. Burial will be in Alford Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home. Elsie Johnson, 92 MER ROUGE -- Elsie Johnson, a homemaker, died Jan. 14. Services are noon Saturday at Morehouse Association Building, Collinston. Burial will be in Congo Cemetery, Oak Ridge, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Betty Lewis, 82 Betty Lewis of West Monroe, retired director for the American Cancer Society, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Feazel Chapel, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Thomas J. Powers, 73 Thomas J. Powers of West Monroe, retired manager for Graphic Packaging, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe. Carrie Scott, 89 TALLULAH -- Carrie Scott, a teacher, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Claude Tate, 78 TALLULAH -- Claude Tate, an assistant principal, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Travis B. Tate, 81 BASTROP -- Travis Bryant Tate, a retired carpenter, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m. Saturday until service time. Burial will be in Hickory Grove Cemetery, Crossett, Ark. Myrtle L. Taylor, 92 WINNSBORO -- Myrtle L. Taylor, a retired insurance manager, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home. Elra H. Townsend Jr., 76 TALLULAH -- Elra H. Townsend Jr. died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Parkview Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until time of service at the church. Burial will be in Loch Arbor Cemetery, Swartz, under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home. James A. Waller, 68 James Albert Waller of Monroe, a Central Brake operator, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the mausoleum chapel. Burial will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Antley Jr., Mitchell "Moose": 2 p.m. Saturday, First Assembly of God, Cypress Street, West Monroe. Boughton, Sallie V.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe. Bradford, Carlton Eddie: 2 p.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Brown III, Charlie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Magnolia Baptist Church, Newellton. Carr, James Elton: 3 p.m. Saturday, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Ruston. Cheatwood, Alsa Melinda Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Cruse, Rev. Bobby W.: 10 a.m. Saturday at Hopewell Baptist Church, Center Point. Davis, Helen: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Gales, Willie Mae: 2 p.m. Saturday, Ludden Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe. Gibson, Winston C.: noon Saturday, First Missionary Baptist Church, East Boyles, Tarrant, Ala. Harris, Luella: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Rayville. Haynes, Eddie S.: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. James Baptist Church, 165 Bypass, Richwood. Higgins, Earlnell: 11 a.m. Saturday, Deuteronomy Baptist Church, Monroe. Holley, Willard Boyton: 10 a.m. Saturday, First Church of God, Bastrop. Johnson, Pat: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Joe Baptist Church, Rhymes. Loftin, Herbert: 11 a.m. Jan. 29, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Loyd Sr., Rev. Ellis Ray: 2 p.m. Saturday, Rivers of Life Church, Winnsboro. Modest, Ola B. Anderson: 11 a.m. Saturday, Zion Traveler Baptist Church, Ruston. Moore Sr., John: noon Saturday, Mount Mariah Cemetery, Chatham, Nash, Eddie: 11 a.m. Saturday, True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe. Runner, Fannie Mae: 11 a.m. Saturday, Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe. Smith, Daniel Butler: 10 a.m. Saturday, Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Bernice. Stewart, Hosea: noon Saturday, Tallulah Elementary Auditorium, Tallulah. Taylor, Gerald "Blackfoot": 2 p.m. Saturday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Turner, Mary: 11 a.m. Saturday, Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Wesley, Joe: 2 p.m. Saturday, Cuba Baptist Church, Blankston Road, Monroe. Williams, Beverly Dean: 11 a.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. FUNERAL HOMES should submit death notice information to The News-Star by 4 p.m. daily. E-mail notices to deathnotices@thenewsstar.com. Published: January 22. 2011 1:15AM

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

Funeral services for Jane Scroggin Bolton will be held on Monday, January 24, 2011, at 2:00 PM at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro. Rev. Bill Strawbridge and Rev. Letty Strawbridge will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Jonesboro Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 23, 2011, from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Mrs. Bolton was born August 1, 1927, and passed away on January 21, 2011. She was 83. Survivors include her husband, David C. Bolton of Jonesboro and one daughter, Pamela Jane Bolton of Hendersonville, NC. Mrs. Bolton was a lifelong resident of Jonesboro and a lifelong member of Jonesboro United Methodist Church. She was a longtime member of the Jonesboro-Hodge Study Guild and had served as board member for the Jackson Parish unit of the American Caner Society for over 50 years. She had an undergraduate degree and a masters plus 30 in education from Louisiana Tech University. Mrs. Bolton retired from teaching in 1977 after 30 years spent at Rundell Elementary and Jonesboro-Hodge High School. Services are under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society . Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA Published in The News Star on January 23, 2011

Mr. Curtis W. Bumgardner of the Seattle, WA. area was born in West Monroe, LA. on January 28, 1941 and departed this life on December 27, 2010. He is predeceased by his parents, P.J. Bumgardner and Nerine Bumgardner. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Mrs. Bobbie Bumgardner; one daughter, Christine Barnes; one son, Allen Bumgardner; one grandson, Torrey Banes; two brothers, Charles Bumgardner and wife, Carolyn, William (Sonny) Bumgardner and wife, Blondell; a sister, Rita Kelley and husband, Quint and numerous nieces and nephews. Published in The News Star on January 23, 2011

Funeral services for Wilma Earline Byrd, 83, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, January 24, 2011, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, officiating will be Reverend Bruce McGee. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Wilma Earline Byrd was born September 18, 1927, in West Monroe, LA, to Earl and Lily Smith. She died Friday, January 21, 2011. Wilma was a member of Ridge Avenue Baptist Church and especially enjoyed her Sunday School Class. Mrs. Byrd was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Dillard Byrd. She is survived by one son, Clifford E. Byrd; two daughters, Janice Brown and husband Larry, Greta Russell and husband Johnny; one sister, Betty Foster; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 23, 2011, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. The Family would like to thank the staff of The Terrace of West Monroe and Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care for their loving care of their mother. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 23, 2011

Funeral services for Mary Evelyn Belgard Fleming, 71, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 3:00 PM, Monday, January 24, 2011, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Randy Burdeaux will be officiating. Interment will follow at Start Cemetery, Start, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Fleming was born August 31, 1939, in Pollock, LA, and passed away January 21, 2011, in West Monroe. She loved fishing and the outdoors. Mrs. Fleming was preceded in death by her parents Cecil and Sarah Belgard and her husband, Marvin Fleming, Sr. Mrs. Fleming is survived by her children; Paula Rene Collinsworth and husband Thomas, Rhonda Fay Shoemaker, Marvin Morris Fleming, Jr. and wife Nora, Emmitte Paul Fleming and wife Amanda; brother, Cecil Belgard and wife Jamey; grandchildren, Rachell Rene Stanford, James Dustin Pinkard, Michelle Buchanan, Michael Shoemaker, Charlotte Shoemaker, Sarah Shoemaker, Natasha Terral, Allen White, Laura Nicole Aston, Benjamin Aston, Jameson Paul Fleming, Kaitlin Amanda Fleming, Samantha Michelle Fleming, Zackary Lindsey, Makayla Lindsey, Cody Fleming; 9 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Joe McCloud, Allen White, Cody Fleming, Jamison Paul Fleming, Steve Teel and Frank Giovingo. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 23, 2011, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 23, 2011

Gwendolyn O. Futch, 74, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2011, in Arlington, TX. Graveside service: 1:00 P.M. Saturday, January 29, 2011, in Friendship Cemetery, Baskin, LA. Gwendolyn was born January 5, 1936, in Monroe, LA, to Lawrence and Bernice Rundell Osborn. She was a Realtor in Louisiana prior to moving to Arlington 24 years ago. She was a member of Most Blessed Sacrament Church of Arlington. Gwendolyn enjoyed crossword puzzles. She dearly loved her grandchildren and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Howard Futch. Survivors: Sons, Chad Bennett (Cathy), Jerry Futch (Cindy), Glenn Futch (Sandy), Aubrey Futch, Dale Futch (Bobby Jo); daughter, Wanda Herold (James); brother, Charles Osborn; sister, Imogene Boyd; 16 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and countless friends. View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries Wade Family Funeral Home Arlington, TX Published in The News Star on January 23, 2011

Olivia Horn, 88, of Columbia, LA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 22, 2011. Wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, auntie, grandmother and gr'grandmother, she lived her life to the fullest. Olivia was preceded in death by her parents, Durrell and Alice Sones McGuffee, parent-in laws, Dio and Myrtie Lambert Horn, sister, Sarah Jacobson, brother, Cecil McGuffee, daughter, Louise Moore and son-in law, Paul Moore. Her niece and nephew, Lisa Jacobson and Darren Jacobson. She is survived by 2 sisters, Elsie Porter and Delcie Brown, 2 brothers, Merwyn McGuffee and wife MaryAnn, Mike McGuffee and wife Yvonne, numerous nieces and nephews, her nephews she took in as sons, Gary Jacobson and wife Sue, Denis Jacobson and wife, Jan and their families, her grandchildren, Terry Moore Durham and husband, Ken, Greg Moore and wife, Jeni, and Daryl Moore and wife, Vickie, her great grandchildren, Roxie Durham, Chris Moore, Brittni Moore, Tiffani Moore, Emma Moore and Abby Moore, and a host of dear family and friends. Olivia spent most of her life working alongside her husband, in the Sandy Bayou Community. She was a member of Sandy Bayou Baptist Church, later moving her membership to New Ouachita Baptist Church-Enterprise, LA, before moving to Texas, where she attended Richey Street Baptist Church and was presently attending First Baptist of North Channel. Olivia worked hard in the fields, in the kitchen and growing her garden. She loved sharing the fruits of her labor. And she loved working puzzles, playing games and being with family and friends. She loved life and she loved the Lord. The family would like to extend a heartfelt appreciation to all the friends that tended to her over the last few months. Funeral services will be at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia, LA, with burial following at Lowe's Cemetery in Kelly. Service will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, January 24, 2011, with Bro. Kent Nugent officiating. Visitation will be Sunday evening, January 23, 2011, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the church or charity of your choice. Online registry/ condolences: riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on January 23, 2011

Funeral services for Alton "Fox" Johnston, 86, of Fort Necessity, LA, will be held at Apostolic Faith Chapel in Gilbert, on Tuesday, January 25, 2011, at 1:00 PM with Rev. Virgil Harris, Rev. Curtis Harris, and Rev. Amos Heckard officiating. Interment will follow at Matthews Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Alton Johnston Jr. was born August 14, 1924, in Emmaus, TX, and passed away Saturday, January 22, 2011, at Charlyn Nursing Home in Winnsboro. He was a resident of Fort Necessity. "Fox" Johnston was a coach and teacher for 22 years and Principal for 12 years at Fort Necessity High School. He served on the Franklin Parish School Board for 7 years, and Chairman of the Board at Progressive Bank having also been a Founder of Progressive Bank. He was a member of the Boeuf Prairie Methodist Church, LA High School Athletic Association, and the V12 Marine Unit from LA Tech. He had attended Lon Morris College in Jacksonville, TX, graduated with a BS Degree from LA Tech in Ruston, LA, received his Masters Degree from Stephen F. Austin University of Nacogdoches, TX, and received his Plus 30 from NLU in Monroe, LA. He served in the United States Marines as a Captain having attended Officer Cadet Training School in Quantico, VA. He was preceded in Death by: Father-Alton Toby Johnston, Sr., Mother-Verna Beatrice (Bullock) Johnston, Wife-Faye Elizabeth (Waldrop) Johnston, Grandson-Mathew Joseph Johnston. Survivors include: 3 sons-Thomas Craig Johnston of Extension, LA, Kevin Clark Johnston of Extension, LA, Alton Charles Johnston and wife Robin of Extension, LA, 2 brothers-James Delbert Johnston of Nacogdoches, TX, Johnny Ray Johnston and wife Mary of Tyler, TX, 2 sisters-Emiline Maxine Robertson and husband Richard of Jacksonville, TX, Billie Sue Wallace and husband Robert of Frankston, TX, Special Daughter in law-Rene Johnston of Winnsboro, LA, Grandchildren-Alton "Andy" Johnston of Extension, LA Katherine "Katie" Elizabeth Johnston of Winnsboro, LA, expected grandson-Aaron Thomas Johnston, a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. The Pallbearers will be Jessie Plater, Bobby Wood, Kenneth Ray Heckard, Samuel Heckard, K. C. Heckard, and Curzensky Heckard. The Honorary Pallbearers will be Members of 1959 State Champion Basketball Team of Fort Necessity High School. The family will receive friends at Apostolic Faith Chapel In Gilbert from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Monday, January 24, 2011. 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 January 23, 2011

Funeral Services for Mrs. Ellen E. Jones, 89, of Monroe, LA, will be 10:00 AM Monday, January 24, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Eddy Shoemaker officiating. Interment will follow at Lone Cherry Cemetery, Mangham. Mrs. Jones was born July 23, 1922, in Winnsboro, LA, and passed away on January 22, 2011, in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church for over 50 years and taught Sunday School all her adult life. Mrs. Jones is preceded in death by her husband, Allen Jones and her daughter, Evelyn Gilmore. She is survived by her sister, Allie Mae Rutherford; her daughter, Sharon Morgan and her husband Ed; grandchildren, Tonya Humphrey and her husband Barry, Tammy Gates and her husband, Randy, Marlene Byrd and her husband Louis, and Tom Morgan and his wife Tanya; seven great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Louis Byrd Sr., Louis Byrd Jr., Terry Gilmore, Barry Humphrey, Brad Humphrey, and Randy Gates. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Sunday, January 23, 2011, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 23, 2011

Graveside services for Opal Scallan, age 97, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, January 24, 2011, at Riverview Cemetery on South Grand Street, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe, with Charles Pryor, Ed.D. officiating. Mrs. Scallan passed away Friday, January 21, 2011. She retired from South Central Bell. She was preceded in death by her husband Daniel Joseph Scallan and her parents Rufus and Katie Williams. Mrs. Scallan is survived by a nephew Kenneth Barry Williams; two nieces Carol A. Mullis and husband Dan and Billie Delores Waggoner; great niece Angelia M. Pryor and husband Todd, and great-great niece Vivian Pryor. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 23, 2011

Funeral services for Mr. Connie Gilbert Walters, 92, will be held 10:00AM Monday, January 24, 2011, at Pleasant Valley Assembly of God in Calhoun, LA, with Bros. Tracey Ables and Neil Everette officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Sunday, January 23, 2011, at the church. Interment will be in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun with arrangements under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel, Inc. of Ruston. Mr. Walters, a retired diesel mechanic, was born March 6, 1918, and went to his heavenly home on Friday, January 21, 2011. He was a musician who could play most any instrument especially the guitar. He enjoyed playing at church and he had a former band the "Calhoun Ramblers." He is preceded in death by his wife, parents and two brothers. Survivors include: One son- Wayne Walters (Kathy); Seven daughters: Joyce Puckett (Richard); Frances Burton (Donnie); Reta Gilbert (Bobby); Ann Hogan (Troyce); Shirley Gauthier (Joe); Bobbie Fretwell (Ronnie) and Connie Beaver (Ron); Two brothers: Layton Walters (Jettie) and Ray Walters (Joan); Three sisters: Mittie Williams, Elizabeth Felice and Annette Coker. 18 Grandchildren; 22 Great Grandchildren, 2 Great great grandchildren, Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and a special dog "Precious" Pallbearers: Kevin Puckett, Bart Hogan, Danny Walters, Don Walters, Gary Smith and Tommy Williams. Owens Memorial Chapel Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on January 23, 2011

Advertisement Quantcast Hettie Allen, 98 WINNSBORO -- Hettie Allen, a retired fabric store manager, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Crockett Point Baptist Church, Crowville. Visitation is 12:30 p.m. Sunday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home. Wilma Earline Byrd, 83 Wilma Earline Byrd of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens. Archie Cooper, 79 WATERPROOF -- Archie Cooper, a painter, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Mary Coston, 72 HINESVILLE, Ga. -- Mary Rosetta Coston, formerly of Ferriday, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Harris Cemetery, Crowville, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Raymond Courville, 89 EUNICE -- Raymond Courville, a veteran and a retired driver and driving instructor for Halliburton Services, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Visitation is 8 a.m. Sunday until service time at Ardoin's Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Mount Calvary Cemetery. Joseph Curry, 60 Joseph Curry of Monroe, a custodian, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Sherman Henry, 64 Sherman Henry of Monroe died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home,Monroe. Maquerra Johnson, 8 Maquerra Gabrielle Johnson of Monroe, a student, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Vicki Lowery, 58 Vicki Lowery of West Monroe died Saturday. Memorial services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Griffin Funeral Home of West Monroe. Eula Dora Porter, 103 Eula Dora Porter of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery. John D. Smith, 49 John Dewayne Sims of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Myrtle L. Taylor, 92 WINNSBORO -- Myrtle L. Taylor, a retired insurance manager, died Friday, Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Belah Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro. Visitation is 10 a.m. to noon Sunday at the funeral home. Connie G. Walters, 92 Connie Gilbert Walters of Calhoun, a retired diesel mechanic, died Friday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Monday at Pleasant Valley Assembly of God in Calhoun. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Inc. PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: DeJohnette, Jack: 11 a.m. Tuesday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Bastrop. Fleming, Mary Evelyn Belgard: 3 p.m. Monday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Loftin, Herbert: 11 a.m. Saturday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. FUNERAL HOMES should submit death notice information to The News-Star by 4 p.m. daily. E-mail notices to deathnotices@thenewsstar.com. Published: January 23. 2011 1:15AM

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

Breathen Thomas 101st Airborne 1919-2005 He loved his dog (Misfit) and his cigars. Published in The News Star on January 24, 2011

Funeral services for Julia Ann Adcock, 81, of Rayville, LA, will be held at First Baptist Church Archibald, at 10:00 AM Tuesday, January 25, 2011. Brother John Cleveland will officiate. Interment will be at the Masonic Cemetery in Rayville under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Mrs. Adcock was born April 3, 1929, in Mount Gilead, NC, and passed away Saturday, January 22, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bryan Eugene Roberts and Lola Maynor Roberts Spells, three sisters, one brother, and her infant son, David. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, James O. Adcock, Sr.; her children, Deborah and Jim Cuthbert of Monroe, James O. Adcock, Jr., Susan Adcock Romero both of Rayville, and William Adcock of West Monroe. Her grandchildren are Laura and Andy Boothe, Jay and Christy Cuthbert, Sarah Cuthbert, Joey Foreman, Clinton Adcock, Clark Adcock, Jacob Romero, Brad Adcock, and Kristen Adcock. She has 6 great grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, J.F. Roberts and wife, Dorothy of Urania, brother-in-law, D.C. McIntyre, sisters-in-law, Jo Ann Tate and Bobbi Adcock, and many nieces and nephews. Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The foundations of her life were her faith, her family, her church, her flowers, and her music. She lived a life of service and her hands were never idle. Visitation will be at Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville, LA, from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Monday evening, January 24, 2011. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Archibald, LA 71218. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on January 24, 2011

Funeral services for Mr. Charles G. Alger, age 72 of Columbia, LA. will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, January 27, 2011 from the sanctuary of Fellowship Baptist Church in Columbia with Bro. Brian Rankin officiating and Judge Stephens Winters delivering the eulogy. Interment will follow at Fellowship Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday evening at Fellowship Baptist Church from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Mr. Alger was born in Clarks, LA on August 7, 1938 to the union of the late Jeannie Morris Alger and the late Lois Marie Jones Alger and went to his Heavenly home on Sunday, January 23, 2011 in Gallatin, TN. Charles wore many hats through his life including firefighter where he retired as a District Chief after 32 years of service with the Monroe Fire Department. He was a lifelong member, Deacon and Sunday school teacher of Fellowship Baptist Church and a Gideon. He was a former member of the Lion's Club, a graduate of the Police Academy and worked for the Caldwell Parish Sheriff's office for four and a half years. He served on the Caldwell Parish Fire Board and served his country overseas with the Army for two years. He loved sports where he coached baseball and played softball. He enjoyed Andy Griffith and bluegrass music. But his most important hat was that of husband, father and grandfather as he loved his family and grandkids greatly. Survivors include his wife of 52 years; Charlene Haddox Alger of Columbia, three daughters: Kathy Alger Ray and husband, Kerry of West Monroe, Karen Alger Hall and husband, Ronnie of Gallatin, TN and Kim Alger Adams and husband, Monty, Jr. of Columbia, lifelong friend; Rick Richmond, sister; Margaret Evans of West Monroe, five grandchildren: Kolby Ray, Kiley Ray, Ashley Hall, Amber Hall and Blake Adams and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Randy Barnett, Donnie Mann, Charles McGuire, Darryl Johnson, Jerry Bailey, Marty Varner, Carl Ferrington and Jim Gaylor. Honorary pallbearers will be Rick Richmond, Manuel Escalon, Bobby McGuire, and the City of Monroe Fire Department. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on January 26, 2011

Jeff Boggan formerly of West Monroe died on January 9, 2011 in Austin, Texas from injuries sustained in a fall. Graveside memorial service for Jeff will be at 10:30 AM on Saturday, January 29 2011, at Serenity Gardens Cemetery in West Monroe. Visitation with family to follow. Published in The News Star from January 27 to January 29, 2011

Mrs. Gladys Elizabeth McGee Brownlee passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2011, at St. Francis Medical Center. Born April 26, 1914, she was 96 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband Fred Curtis Brownlee on December 8, 1969. Gladys owned and operated Perfection Rubber Stamp Company. She was a founding member of Covenant Presbyterian Church. She belonged to Quota Club, Daughters of the American Revolution, P.E.O., and other religious, social and professional organizations. Gladys was a friend to all. Survivors include her son, Joe Allen Brownlee and his wife Diane Terry Brownlee of Garden Grove, California; a granddaughter, Lisa Brownlee Herndon and her husband Joshua John Herndon of San Diego, California; and two great grandchildren, Julia Audrey Herndon and Blake Joshua Herndon. Also survived by numerous extended family members. Interment will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery on East Highway 80 at 12:45 p.m. on Saturday, January 29, with the Memorial Service at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1901 Milton Street, Monroe at 2:00 p.m., under the direction of Pastor John T. Mabray and The Reverend Craig Morgan of League City, Texas. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Covenant Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 1901 Milton Street, Monroe, LA, 71201. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on January 27, 2011

Funeral services for John M. (Johnny) George, 59, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, January 27, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Joseph Puthuppally officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. George passed away Monday, January 24, 2011. He was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. Mr. George was a member of the Harley Davidson Group and was the founder of the Frying for Freedom at the Veterans Home. Johnny was a charismatic humorous person who touched many lives with his kindness and caring spirit. He was preceded in death by his parents, John L. and Dorothy George and nephews, Keith Beaver and Claude Durbyn, Jr. Survivors include sisters, Darla Beaver and husband Clyde of West Monroe, LA, Jan Brunson and husband Dan of Quitman, LA, and Cynthia Cady and husband Carl of West Monroe, LA; former wives, Brenda Lasuzzo George of Monroe, LA and Kim Stokes George of Monroe, LA; and several nieces, nephews, godchildren, and numerous friends. Pallbearers will be Michael Lancaster, Randall Lancaster, Billy Beaver, Paul Cady, Brad Cady, Taylor Stokes, and Jeffrey Croft. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Cormier, Jamie Cormier, Sal Petitto, Dennis Lasuzzo, Ronnie Lasuzzo, and Pat Smith. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe, with a Vigil Wake at 6:00 PM. Memorials may be made to Cormier's Catering for Frying for Freedom. There will be a reception following the service at Anna Gray Noe Alumni Center from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on January 26, 2011

Funeral services for Eloise Harbin, age 103, of Lake Providence, Louisiana will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 27, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church of Lake Providence with Rev. Bill McLain and Rev. Stowe Harbin officiating. Interment will be in the Providence Memorial Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Visitation will be Thursday from 12:00 noon until time of service at the church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leon Caldwell Harbin Sr.; parents, James Robert Efford Mitchell and Lena Stowe Mitchell; brothers, Carlton Buford Mitchell and Earl L. Mitchell; sister, Alma M. Ingram. Mrs. Eloise was a member of the Lake Providence First United Methodist Church. She worked at the Lake Providence Bank and the Bank of Dixie for over 47 years. She always visited people and brought them food because she loved to help others. She will be missed by all that knew and loved her. Eloise is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law Leon Caldwell Harbin Jr. and Peggy Harbin of Grenada, MS, and William Stowe Harbin and Kaki Harbin of Oak Grove, LA; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy Muse Patton and Bruce Patton of McMinnville, OR; 8 grandchildren, Leon C. Harbin III, Patricia Elise Harbin Hernandez, Frank Evans Harbin, Nancy Harbin Roberts, Leslie Harbin Miletello, William Stowe Harbin Jr., Brian F. Patton, Bredan P. Patton; 18 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Lee Harbin, Frank Harbin, Stowe Harbin Jr., Michael Miletello, Josh Roberts, Matthew Miletello, Colby Miletello. Honorary pallbearers will be Thomas Terral, Bill Shirey, Patton Brown, Bobby Holt, Wallace Oliver, Buddy Bonner, Bobby Amacker. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Greg Green and Staff, Avalon Place and staff, and to Jean Sampson. Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, LA. Published in The News Star on January 27, 2011

Funeral services for Mrs. Zeola Dean Nolan, 94, of Farmerville will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, January 27, 2011 at Crossroads Baptist Church with Bros. David Barkley and Curtis Wilson officiating. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Burial will be in Crossroads Community Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville. Mrs. Nolan passed away January 24, 2011. She was a homemaker and the oldest surviving member of Crossroads Baptist Church. She enjoyed fishing and cooking for her family and friends. Preceding her in death were her parents, Bill & Margaret Dean; her husband, Duke Nolan and one son, Grady. Left to cherish her memory are her 3 sons: Roy Nolan & wife Rita of Farmerville, Freddy Nolan & wife, Reba of Monroe and Carl Nolan & wife, Alice of Farmerville; 2 daughters: Marguerite Newsom & husband, Bobby of Marion and Doris Robinson of Monroe; 10 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. Visitation will be 5:00 until 8:00pm Wednesday at Farrar Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.farrarfh.com. Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on January 26, 2011

Billy Joe Warren will be lovingly remembered in a memorial service at Fair Park Baptist Church on Monday, January 24, 2011, at 2:00 P.M. Rev. Waymon Warren will officiate, assisted by Bob Crowder. Prior to services, visitation will be held from 12:30 P.M. until service time. Burial will be at the Everman Cemetery south of Fort Worth, TX. Billy Joe Warren, son of the late Newell Dalton Warren and Lois Nellie Warren, was born in their home in Everman, Texas on September 17, 1923. He served our nation and world during World War II in the 468th anti-aircraft Division and the 95th Infantry Division of the Army. Among other heroic services, he helped to liberate people from a concentration camp in Germany. Respecting humanity for his lifetime, he continued to speak the European languages that he learned during those years and he always went to his annual army reunion, for which there is now two men left. After the war, Joe went on to graduate from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, TX. He became Senior Executive Accountant for Mobil Oil Company in a 36 year career that started when the company was still Magnolia Oil and which laid the groundwork for the merger which is now known as Exxon-Mobil. An avid learner, he loved to read even dictionaries and encyclopedias. He was also involved with genealogical research. For years, he also served on the Mims Water board of Cass County, TX. As a follower of Jesus Christ, Joe's bibles are full of notes detailing Biblical history and personal insight. He taught God's Word faithfully in the Casa View Baptist Church in Dallas, the Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston, and in the First Baptist Church of Avinger, TX, where he was also a Deacon and Treasurer for many years. Joe's greatest accomplishment was to have a loving and peaceful family. Married on December 26, 1952, to Dorothy Long Warren, who extended his life with her faithful care, he is survived by her and their children: daughter Jo Lynn Johnson, son Richard Warren, and daughter and son-in-law, Rachel and Waymond Warren. He has six grandchildren, Cole McGowan, Joshua Johnson, Caleb Warren, Lydia Warren, Isaac Warren and Luke Warren, and one great grandchild, John McGowan. Pallbearers for the church service will be Caleb Warren, Isaac Warren, Luke Warren, George Abbott, Danny Williams and Darris Waren. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Men's Sunday School Class of first Baptist Church of Avinger, TX. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully thanks you for donations made to fair Park Baptist Church's family Ministry building. This world is a better place because of Billy Joe Warren. Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 24, 2011

Juariline Arender, 75 TALLULAH — Juariline B. Arender died Saturday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church of Tallulah. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to service time at the church. Wilma Byrd, 83 WEST MONROE — Wilma Earline Byrd, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are at 11 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial will be at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens. Mary Coston, 72 HINESVILLE, Ga. — Mary Rosetta Coston, formerly of Ferriday, died Thursday. Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Sunday at Harris Cemetery near Crowville under the direction of Young's Funeral Home of Ferriday. Robert Crow Jr., 95 RUSTON — Robert Edwin Crow Jr. died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home. Thelma Egans, 83 GRAMBLING — Thelma Elois Pruitt Egans, a retired switchboard operator, died Thursday. Services will be at noon Tuesday at Mount Calm Baptist Church in Simsboro. Burial will be in the Mount Calm Church Cemetery, under the direction of Kings Funeral Home of Ruston. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Mary Fleming, 71 WEST MONROE — Mary Evelyn Belgard Fleming, a homemaker, died Friday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial will be at Stat Cemetery. Olivia Horn, 88 PASADENA, Texas — Olivia M. Horn, formerly of Columbia, ahomemaker, died Saturday. Services are at 10 a.m., Monday at Riser Funeral Chapel in Columbia. Burial will be in Lowe Cemetery in Kelly. Visitation is from 6 to 8pm Sunday at the funeral home. Lessie Johnson, 87 BASTROP — Lessie Dee Johnson died Thursday. Services are at 2 p.m. Monday at Bonita Road Assembly of God in Bastrop. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. Alton Johnston, 86 EXTENSION — Alton "Fox Johnston, a retired principal, coach, teacher and farmer, died Saturday. Services are at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Apostolic Faith Chapel in Gilbert. Burial will be in Matthew Cemetery, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at the church. Opal Scallan, 97 Opal Scallan, retired from South Central Bell, died Friday. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Riverview Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Billy Warren, 87 WEST MONROE — Billy Joe Warren, a retired accountant for Mobil Oil, died Saturday. Services are at 2 p.m. Monday at Fair Park Baptist Church in West Monroe. Burial will be at Everman Cemetery in Fort Worth, Texas, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to service time at the church. Maudy Wilson, 92 CHATHAM — Maudy Jane Wilson, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services will be at noon Wednesday at New Jerusalem Baptist Church in Chatham. Burial will be in the Mount Mariah Church Cemetery in Chatham under the direction of Kings Funeral Home of Ruston. Visitation will be from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: DeJohnette, Jack: 11 a.m. Tuesday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Bastrop. Loftin, Herbert: 11 a.m. Saturday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Lowery, Vicki: 10 a.m. Monday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Walters, Connie Gilbert: 10 a.m. Monday, Pleasant Valley Assembly of God, Calhoun. FUNERAL HOMES should submit death notice information to The News-Star by 4 p.m. daily. E-mail notices to deathnotices@thenewsstar.com. Published: January 24. 2011 1:15AM

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

Julia A. Adcock, 81 Staff report RAYVILLE — Julia A. Adcock, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, Archibald. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Gustavia Collins, 84 GILBERT — Gustavia Collins, a nurse, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Joseph Curry, 60 Joseph Curry of Monroe, a former Walmart employee, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Tuesday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Jewel O. Ferrington, 80 WISNER — Jewel Olivia Ferrington died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Apostolic Faith Chapel, Gilbert. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in South Central Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Charlene Galloway, 33 Charlene Galloway of Monroe died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the directions of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Sherman A. Henry, 64 Sherman A. Henry of Monroe, a medical transporter, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Samuel Holland, 46 Samuel Holland of Monroe, a cashier, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Maquerra Johnson, 8 Maquerra Johnson of Monroe died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Neurve M. Lemaire, 90 JONESVILLE — Neurve Marie Lemaire, a seamstress, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Sherley Moffett, 83 Sherley Moffett of West Monroe a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Lighthouse Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Joe C. Roy, 62 FERRIDAY — Joe C. Roy died Jan. 18. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Ferriday. Wake services are 6-7 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Ferriday Cemetery under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Carrie A. Scott, 89 TALLULAH — Carrie A. Scott, a teacher, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Travelers Rest Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is 2 p.m. Tuesday at Natchez National Cemetery, Miss., under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Mary Slaughter, 74 Mary Slaughter of Monroe died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Tuesday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia City Cemetery, Monroe. Ethel E. Snow, 94 RUSTON — Ethel Elizabeth Adams Duncan Snow died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston. Visitation is 1 p.m. Tuesday until service time. Burial will be in Pine Log Cemetery, Brookland, Ark. Kenneth W. Tarver, 57 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Kenneth Wayne Tarver, a diesel mechanic, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Lillie Vollmer, 73 DELHI — Lillie Vollmer, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi. Wilbert L. Walker Jr., 71 Wilbert Leo Walker Jr. of Monroe, a welder/cook, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. James Whitney, 61 TALLULAH — James Whitney, a laborer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi. Nobie R. Yeager, 87 DELHI — Nobie Rae Yeager, a retired florist, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hegwood Baptist Church, near Epps. Burial will follow in Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: DeJohnette, Jack: 11 a.m. Tuesday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Bastrop. Egans, Thelma Elois Pruitt: noon Tuesday, Mount Calm Baptist Church, Simsboro. Johnston, Alton "Fox": 1 p.m. Tuesday, Apostolic Faith Chapel, Gilbert. Loftin, Herbert: 11 a.m. Saturday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Wilson, Maudy Jane: noon Wednesday, New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Chatham. FUNERAL HOMES should submit death notice information to The News-Star by 4 p.m. daily. E-mail notices to deathnotices@thenewsstar.com. Published: January 25. 2011 1:15AM

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

Funeral services for Mr. Charles G. Alger, age 72 of Columbia, LA. will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, January 27, 2011 from the sanctuary of Fellowship Baptist Church in Columbia with Bro. Brian Rankin officiating and Judge Stephens Winters delivering the eulogy. Interment will follow at Fellowship Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday evening at Fellowship Baptist Church from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Mr. Alger was born in Clarks, LA on August 7, 1938 to the union of the late Jeannie Morris Alger and the late Lois Marie Jones Alger and went to his Heavenly home on Sunday, January 23, 2011 in Gallatin, TN. Charles wore many hats through his life including firefighter where he retired as a District Chief after 32 years of service with the Monroe Fire Department. He was a lifelong member, Deacon and Sunday school teacher of Fellowship Baptist Church and a Gideon. He was a former member of the Lion's Club, a graduate of the Police Academy and worked for the Caldwell Parish Sheriff's office for four and a half years. He served on the Caldwell Parish Fire Board and served his country overseas with the Army for two years. He loved sports where he coached baseball and played softball. He enjoyed Andy Griffith and bluegrass music. But his most important hat was that of husband, father and grandfather as he loved his family and grandkids greatly. Survivors include his wife of 52 years; Charlene Haddox Alger of Columbia, three daughters: Kathy Alger Ray and husband, Kerry of West Monroe, Karen Alger Hall and husband, Ronnie of Gallatin, TN and Kim Alger Adams and husband, Monty, Jr. of Columbia, lifelong friend; Rick Richmond, sister; Margaret Evans of West Monroe, five grandchildren: Kolby Ray, Kiley Ray, Ashley Hall, Amber Hall and Blake Adams and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Randy Barnett, Donnie Mann, Charles McGuire, Darryl Johnson, Jerry Bailey, Marty Varner, Carl Ferrington and Jim Gaylor. Honorary pallbearers will be Rick Richmond, Manuel Escalon, Bobby McGuire, and the City of Monroe Fire Department. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on January 26, 2011

Funeral services for John M. (Johnny) George, 59, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, January 27, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Joseph Puthuppally officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. George passed away Monday, January 24, 2011. He was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. Mr. George was a member of the Harley Davidson Group and was the founder of the Frying for Freedom at the Veterans Home. Johnny was a charismatic humorous person who touched many lives with his kindness and caring spirit. He was preceded in death by his parents, John L. and Dorothy George and nephews, Keith Beaver and Claude Durbyn, Jr. Survivors include sisters, Darla Beaver and husband Clyde of West Monroe, LA, Jan Brunson and husband Dan of Quitman, LA, and Cynthia Cady and husband Carl of West Monroe, LA; former wives, Brenda Lasuzzo George of Monroe, LA and Kim Stokes George of Monroe, LA; and several nieces, nephews, godchildren, and numerous friends. Pallbearers will be Michael Lancaster, Randall Lancaster, Billy Beaver, Paul Cady, Brad Cady, Taylor Stokes, and Jeffrey Croft. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Cormier, Jamie Cormier, Sal Petitto, Dennis Lasuzzo, Ronnie Lasuzzo, and Pat Smith. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe, with a Vigil Wake at 6:00 PM. Memorials may be made to Cormier's Catering for Frying for Freedom. There will be a reception following the service at Anna Gray Noe Alumni Center from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on January 26, 2011

Funeral services for Mrs. Zeola Dean Nolan, 94, of Farmerville will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, January 27, 2011 at Crossroads Baptist Church with Bros. David Barkley and Curtis Wilson officiating. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Burial will be in Crossroads Community Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville. Mrs. Nolan passed away January 24, 2011. She was a homemaker and the oldest surviving member of Crossroads Baptist Church. She enjoyed fishing and cooking for her family and friends. Preceding her in death were her parents, Bill & Margaret Dean; her husband, Duke Nolan and one son, Grady. Left to cherish her memory are her 3 sons: Roy Nolan & wife Rita of Farmerville, Freddy Nolan & wife, Reba of Monroe and Carl Nolan & wife, Alice of Farmerville; 2 daughters: Marguerite Newsom & husband, Bobby of Marion and Doris Robinson of Monroe; 10 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. Visitation will be 5:00 until 8:00pm Wednesday at Farrar Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.farrarfh.com. Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on January 26, 2011

Gustavia Collins, 84 Staff report GILBERT — Gustavia "Gussie" Collins, a nurse, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery, Jigger. Norvell L. Grant, 69 MINDEN — Norvell Lamar Grant, formerly of Columbia, a machinist, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 11 a.m. Thursday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Little Star Cemetery, Kelly. Willie R. Griffis, 85 BASTROP — Willie R. Griffis, a retired law enforcement office for the town of Oak Grove and retired truck driver for Jordache in Bastrop, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is noon until 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery, Forest. Mary E. Harbin, 103 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Mary Eloise Harbin, a retired banker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence. James E. Hibbard, 78 James Edwin Hibbard of West Monroe, a contractor, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Wednesday in the gazebo at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Rickey Hoosier, 54 Rickey Hoosier of West Monroe died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Maquerra Johnson, 8 Maquerra Johnson of Monroe, a student at Jack Hayes Elementary School, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at The Lighthouse, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Pinkie Maryland, 90 RUSTON — Pinkie Maryland, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Ruston. Sherley Moffett, 83 Sherley Moffett of West Monroe, a laborer, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Kannon W. Raymond, infant OAK GROVE — Kannon Wade Raymond, the infant son of Dusty and Megan Raymond, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilbourne Baptist Church, Kilbourne. Burial will be in Ravan Cemetery, Fiske Union, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Willie Richmond, 84 RAYVILLE — Willie Richmond, a laborer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Johnny W. Sims, 61 Johnny W. Sims of Monroe, a retired United States postal carrier, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Curry, Joseph: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Monroe. Ferrington, Jewel Olivia: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Apostolic Faith Chapel, Gilbert. Henry, Sherman A.: 11 a.m. Thursday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Holland, Samuel: 11 a.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Loftin, Herbert: 11 a.m. Saturday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Roy, Joe C.: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Ferriday. Slaughter, Mary: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Wilson, Maudy Jane: noon Wednesday, New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Chatham. FUNERAL HOMES should submit death notice information to The News-Star by 4 p.m. daily. E-mail notices to deathnotices@thenewsstar.com. Published: January 26. 2011 1:15AM

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

Jeff Boggan formerly of West Monroe died on January 9, 2011 in Austin, Texas from injuries sustained in a fall. Graveside memorial service for Jeff will be at 10:30 AM on Saturday, January 29 2011, at Serenity Gardens Cemetery in West Monroe. Visitation with family to follow. Published in The News Star from January 27 to January 29, 2011

Mrs. Gladys Elizabeth McGee Brownlee passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2011, at St. Francis Medical Center. Born April 26, 1914, she was 96 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband Fred Curtis Brownlee on December 8, 1969. Gladys owned and operated Perfection Rubber Stamp Company. She was a founding member of Covenant Presbyterian Church. She belonged to Quota Club, Daughters of the American Revolution, P.E.O., and other religious, social and professional organizations. Gladys was a friend to all. Survivors include her son, Joe Allen Brownlee and his wife Diane Terry Brownlee of Garden Grove, California; a granddaughter, Lisa Brownlee Herndon and her husband Joshua John Herndon of San Diego, California; and two great grandchildren, Julia Audrey Herndon and Blake Joshua Herndon. Also survived by numerous extended family members. Interment will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery on East Highway 80 at 12:45 p.m. on Saturday, January 29, with the Memorial Service at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1901 Milton Street, Monroe at 2:00 p.m., under the direction of Pastor John T. Mabray and The Reverend Craig Morgan of League City, Texas. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Covenant Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 1901 Milton Street, Monroe, LA, 71201. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on January 27, 2011

Funeral services for Eloise Harbin, age 103, of Lake Providence, Louisiana will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 27, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church of Lake Providence with Rev. Bill McLain and Rev. Stowe Harbin officiating. Interment will be in the Providence Memorial Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Visitation will be Thursday from 12:00 noon until time of service at the church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leon Caldwell Harbin Sr.; parents, James Robert Efford Mitchell and Lena Stowe Mitchell; brothers, Carlton Buford Mitchell and Earl L. Mitchell; sister, Alma M. Ingram. Mrs. Eloise was a member of the Lake Providence First United Methodist Church. She worked at the Lake Providence Bank and the Bank of Dixie for over 47 years. She always visited people and brought them food because she loved to help others. She will be missed by all that knew and loved her. Eloise is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law Leon Caldwell Harbin Jr. and Peggy Harbin of Grenada, MS, and William Stowe Harbin and Kaki Harbin of Oak Grove, LA; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy Muse Patton and Bruce Patton of McMinnville, OR; 8 grandchildren, Leon C. Harbin III, Patricia Elise Harbin Hernandez, Frank Evans Harbin, Nancy Harbin Roberts, Leslie Harbin Miletello, William Stowe Harbin Jr., Brian F. Patton, Bredan P. Patton; 18 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Lee Harbin, Frank Harbin, Stowe Harbin Jr., Michael Miletello, Josh Roberts, Matthew Miletello, Colby Miletello. Honorary pallbearers will be Thomas Terral, Bill Shirey, Patton Brown, Bobby Holt, Wallace Oliver, Buddy Bonner, Bobby Amacker. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Greg Green and Staff, Avalon Place and staff, and to Jean Sampson. Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, LA. Published in The News Star on January 27, 2011

Funeral services for W. B. Tyler, 85, of Monroe, LA will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 29, 2011 at Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of Monroe with Rev. David Willoughby officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mr. Tyler was born September 7, 1925 in Sikes, LA and passed away January 25, 2011 in Monroe, LA. Mr. Tyler served in the U. S. Navy during 2 wars: World War II and the Korean War. He was retired from the City of Monroe as a maintenance mechanic. He was a member of Masonic Lodge # 164 for over 50 years.. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary E. Tyler and son, Garry Tyler. Mr. Tyler is survived by his daughter: Elizabeth Ann Booker and husband, Bud and his son: Thomas E. Tyler; sisters: Helen Duckett and Doris Holcomb; brother: Joe Tyler and wife, Marie; grandchildren: LeeAnn Goldman, Ben Tyler, and Brad Tyler. Pallbearers will be: Joe Tyler, Buddy Tyler, Charlie Gwin, Charles Perry, Bob Sale, and Roy Price. Honorary pallbearers will be: Dean Foster and Cookie Rhodes. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Friday, January 28, 2011 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on January 27, 2011

Wardell Barber, 61 WINNSBORO — Wardell Barber, a construction worker, died Jan. 17. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Cathedral of Love in Winnsboro. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery in Winnsboro. George Bartmess, 70 BROCKWELL, ARK. — George Bartmess died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Apostolic Faith Chapel in Gilbert under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the chapel. Burial is in Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro. Anne G. Berry, 75 Anne G. Berry of West Monroe, a retired pharmacist, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Archie Cooper, 79 WATERPROOF — Archie Cooper, a painter, died Jan. 20. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Cypress Grove Baptist Church, Waterproof. Visitation is 10 a.m. until time of service at the church. Burial is in Myrtle Grove Cemetery, Waterproof under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Emmitte Fleming, 41 EROS — Emmitte Fleming, grounds keeper at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Charlene Galloway, 33, Charlene Galloway of Monroe, a nurse, died Jan. 22. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Evening Star Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial is in St. Deed Cemetery, Start. John M. George, 59 John M. (Johnny) George of Monroe, a retired service technician for Sears, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Elizabeth A. Harris, 69 Elizabeth Ann Harris of Monroe, a homemaker, died Jan. 20. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at China Grove Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial is in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Sherman A. Henry, 64 Sherman A. Henry of Monroe, a medical transporter, died Saturday. Services are at 11 a.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial is in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Samuel Holland, 46 Samuel Holland of Monroe, a cashier, died Jan. 22. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial is in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Rolene Kimbrough, 81 WINNSBORO — Rolene Price Kimbrough died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Pinkie Maryland, 90 RUSTON — Pinkie Maryland, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Dubach. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery. Sherley Moffett, 83 Sherley Moffett of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are Saturday at Mount Moriah in Chatham. The time has not been set. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home in Monroe. Burial is in Mount Moriah Cemetery. Gracie L. Myers, 76 WISNER — Gracie L. Myers, 76, a homemaker, died Jan. 19. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial is in Morning Star Cemetery in Dunn. Zeola D. Nolan, 94 FARMERVILLE — Zeola Dean Nolan, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Crossroads Baptist Church near Farmerville. Burial is in Crossroads Community Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Johnny W. Sims, 61 Johnny W. Sims, of Monroe, a retired United States postal carrier, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. until the time of service Saturday at the funeral Home. John D. Sims, 49 John DeWayne of Monroe, a laborer, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Truevine Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial is in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Nora Smith, 68 FARMERVILLE — Nora "Niece Herring" Smith, a retired store clerk, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Marion United Methodist Church, Marion. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial is in Arlington Cemetery, Homer, under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Kenneth W. Tarver, 57 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Kenneth Wayne Tarver, a diesel mechanic, died Sunday. Memorial services are 1 p.m. Saturday at his home. Arrangements are under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Wilbert L. Walker Jr., 71 Wilbert Leo Walker Jr., of Monroe died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial is in Magnolia City Cemetery. James E. Whitney, 61 TALLULAH — James E. Whitney, a laborer, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Friday at the church. The wake is 6-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial is in the church cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Collins, Gustavia "Gussie": 10 a.m. Thursday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Grant, Norvell Lamar: 1 p.m. Thursday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Griffis, Willie R.: 2 p.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Henry, Sherman A.: 11 a.m. Thursday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Holland, Samuel: 11 a.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Johnson, Maquerra: 1 p.m. Saturday, The Lighthouse, Monroe. Loftin, Herbert: 11 a.m. Saturday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Roy, Joe C.: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Ferriday. FUNERAL HOMES should submit death notice information to The News-Star by 4 p.m. daily. E-mail notices to deathnotices@thenewsstar .com. Published: January 27. 2011 1:15AM

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

Funeral Services for Mrs. Anne G. Berry, 75, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 29, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Danny McIlveene officiating. Interment will follow in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Berry was born on May 2, 1935 in West Monroe, LA and passed away on January 26, 2011 at her residence in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of Community Baptist Church. Mrs. Berry graduated from Ouachita Parish High School and also from Northeast Louisiana University (ULM) with a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy. She worked for St. Francis Medical Center for 17 years up until her retirement in 2009. Mrs. Berry loved to travel and also loved her trips to the beach with her family. She is preceded in death by her sister, Sybil Gates. Survivors include her children, Cindi Williams, Melissa Berry, Meredith Grimes and husband, Wayne, and Marty Berry and wife, Cindy; grandchildren, Jonathan Williams and wife, Brittany, Lindsay Grimes, Dana Belcher and husband, James, Jared Grimes, and Amanda and Adam Berry; great grandchildren, Bryleigh Williams, Abigail Grimes and Braylon Dame; sisters, Sylvia Banta and Jeanette Potts and husband, Frank; nieces and nephews, Maureen Lewis and husband, Fred and Sharon Harley; great nieces and nephews, Matthew and Elizabeth Lewis and Jennifer and Sarah Harley. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Friday, January 28, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Memorials may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 28, 2011

Jeff Boggan formerly of West Monroe died on January 9, 2011 in Austin, Texas from injuries sustained in a fall. Graveside memorial service for Jeff will be at 10:30 AM on Saturday, January 29 2011, at Serenity Gardens Cemetery in West Monroe. Visitation with family to follow. Published in The News Star from January 27 to January 29, 2011

Funeral services for J. E. "Jim" Freeman, age 85, will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, January 28, 2011, in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of West Monroe. Officiating will be Dr. Marcus Murphy and Rev. Gordon "Skip" Dean. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of West Monroe. Mr. Freeman was born on September 27, 1925, and passed away on January 26, 2011. Jim was a member of Highland Baptist Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and friends. He retired as a consultant in the forestry industry. Survivors are his wife of 65 years, Mary Ann; son, Michael and his wife, Theresa; grandchildren, Michael and his wife, Grace and Matthew and his wife, Megan; 6 great grandchildren; sister, Francis Norris and husband, Bill; brothers, Jack and wife, Diane and Bob and wife, Beverly; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 12:00 PM until service time at the funeral home on Friday, January 28, 2011. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on January 28, 2011

Funeral services for Angela Nichole Hammons, age 24, of Downsville, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, January 29, 2011 at Downsville United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Downsville Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Angela was born December 8, 1986 and went to be with her Lord on January 26, 2011. She was preceded in death by her grandmother; Virginia Hammons of Downsville and her papaw T. I. Parks of Ponta, TX. Angela was a member of the Downsville United Methodist Church. She was very much an individual and had a great sense of right and wrong. She loved her Lord and Savior. Angela was an avid animal lover and was a student at ULM studying early childhood education. She is survived by father: Keith Hammons and wife Fu Hua of Downsville; mother: Elaine Hammons of Downsville; grandparents: Cleve Hammons, Dakota Parks both of Downsville and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, January 28, 2011 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 January 28, 2011

Funeral services for Lynn Holmes, 54, of Clarks, will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, January 29, 2011 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Jack McKeithen officiating. Interment will follow at Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home and Saturday from 10:00 AM until service time. Lynn was born August 4, 1956 in Columbia, LA to Lewis and Jimmie Holmes and he joined his Lord and Savior on January 26, 2011 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He worked 35 years for Canal Barge Company. He served as a Firefighter for the Clarks Volunterr Fire Department and Rescue Unit. He was a member of the Columbia Masonic Lodge #164. He was a loving husband, father brother, and friend. To know him was to love him. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother: Michael Holmes. Survivors include his wife of 20 years: Becky Holmes; children: Aaron and Roselyn Holmes of Lincoln, NE; Marie and Andy Huth of Cincinnati, OH; Stacey Allbritton and Chris Painter of West Monroe; Chris Hall of Lexington, KY; Karen and Jared Brice of Houston, TX; Betsy Holmes of Clarks; siblings: Gary and Phyllis Holmes of Clarks and Lisa and Mac Anderson of West Monroe; grandchildren: Laura Holmes, Taylor King, Brianna Holmes, Kaitlyn Brice, and Thomas Brice. Pallbearers will be the brothers of the Columbia Masonic Lodge #164. You may send online condolences to the Holmes family at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA. Published in The News Star on January 28, 2011

Graveside services for Mr. Baden Powell Hoops, 60, of Monroe, LA will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 29, 2011 at Hickory Grove Cemetery in Star City AR. Mr. Hoops was born on February 8, 1950 in Star City, AR and passed away on January 26, 2011 in Monroe, LA. Mr. Hoops was a Licensed Practical Nurse, an 8 year veteran of the U. S. Navy, and a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Monroe, LA. He was preceded in death by his step father, E. J. East. Mr. Hoops is survived by his mother: Eula East; step brother: Donald East and wife, Joyce; and step sister: Bobbie Duryea and husband, Dan; aunt: Genevieve Weeks; and a number of other relatives. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, January 28, 2011 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on January 28, 2011

Memorial services for Johnny Wayne Sims, 61, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday January 29, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Bobby Porter and Tom Gilley officiating. Full military honors will be conducted by the United States Army. The Patriot Guard will lead the funeral procession to the Am Vets Post # 66 at 2915 Armand St. in Monroe for a gathering of family and friends. Mr. Sims died January 25, 2010 at the St. Francis Medical Center. Mr. Sims was a decorated United States Army Veteran, serving in the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1971. He received the following awards: Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Purple Heart, Vietnam Service Medal w/1, Bronze Service Star, Combat Medical Badge, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon w/device, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/Palm Unit Citation Badge, Sharpshooter Badge w/rifle Bar. Johnny was a retired City Carrier with the United States Postal Service. Johnny was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Joe Sims, sister, Sharon Davenport, and brothers, Aubrey Lee Sims and David Joe Sims. Survivors: his wife, Debra T. Sims; sons, John Derek Sims and Travis Sims; daughter, Denise Sims; Step-son, Jeb Slade; Grandchildren, Christopher Wayne Sims, Jordan Mlynn Sims, Zackory Norman Gilbert; Mother, Mrs. Maxine Sims; Brother, Steve Sims and wife, Faye; Sister-in-law, Bonnie Sims and numerous nieces and nephews. Honorary Pallbearers will be John Derek Sims, Darren Sims, Bret Sims, Jeb Slade, David Wayne Sims, Tom Gilley, Shannon Morris, Ronza Edmondson, Paul Guess and Carl Hemphill. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM Saturday until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Northeast Louisiana Food Bank, Am Vets Post # 66 or the Ouachita Parish Humane Society. Online Condolences/Registry: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on January 28, 2011

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

Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Carston 78, will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at St. John Baptist Church in Kinder, La. Burial will be in St John Church Cemetery under the direction of the Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles, LA. Mrs. Carston died on Wednesday, January 19 in a Monroe Care Center. She was a lifelong resident of Elizabeth, La. Member of Starlight Baptist Church, an Eastern Star and Golden Age Club of Allen Parish. She leaves to mourn: 3 sons, Harry (Jackie) Carston Jr. of Monroe, La., Clayton (Mary) Carston of San Antonio, Tx., and Charles (Gwen) Carston of Tacoma, Washington.; one daughter, Denice (Dewayne) Carston Bonam of Omaha, Nebraska; 4 brothers: Booker T. Jones, Jerry(Diane) J. Jones, Robert (Scottie) L. Jones all of Chicago, Ill. and Edward (Pattie) Jones of Shreveport, La.; 5 sisters: Nellie (Issac) Mae Cole of Kinder, Hellen J. Platt of Orange, Texas, Geneva (John) Brown of Altadena, California, Betty J. Johnson of Greenville, Mississippi and Gayle Jones of Oberlin, La. Published in The News Star on January 29, 2011

Funeral services for Loyd B. Duffey, Sr., 95, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, January 30, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Jerry T. Whitman officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Duffey was born on April 10, 1915 and passed away Thursday, January 27, 2011, at the Louisiana War Veterans Home. He was raised and lived on Prairie Road for years before moving to Lake D'Arbonne, where he lived with his loving wife Violet. He resided at the Louisiana War Veterans Home for the last three years. Mr. Duffey worked on the pipeline for years. He loved to woodwork, garden, visit with people, but most of all he loved his family. Mr. Duffey was preceded in death by his first wife, Katherine Duffey; father, Claude Duffey; mother, Emma Duffey Deats; stepfather, Joe Deats; children, Barbara Jane Duffey, and Loyd B. Duffey, Jr. and James R. Holmes Funeral Services for James R. Holmes, age 87, of Winnsboro, LA, will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, January 29, 2011 in the Chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Officiating will be Reverend Craig Beeman. Interment will follow at Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 29, 2011, from 9:00 AM until time of service. Jim was born on October 25, 1923 and passed away on January 27, 2011 in Winnsboro, LA after a long and valiant battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was preceded in death by his parents, J. A. and Texa Rae Holmes; daughter, Sylvia Holmes Mercer and her husband, W. H. (Dock) Mercer, Jr.; and his baby sister, Francis Marie Holmes. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Katherine Renfroe Holmes; grand and great-grand children: Clay Mercer and wife Heather (Pope) and son, Henry and Cole Mercer and wife Jeni (Bryant) and daughter Madison and son Hunter; sister, Doris Holmes Roark; nieces and nephews: Mike Roark (Vicki), David Roark, Jerry Roark (Darla), Robin Roark (Becky), Karen Roark Johnston (Jerry Ray) and Susan Roark Bryan (Gary) and their children and grandchildren. After joining the United States Navy as a teenager, he served his country for three years in the South Pacific Arena. Upon assuming leadership in the families Western Auto franchise in Winnsboro, Jim continued the Holmes family legacy and modeled the ideal of a hands-on entrepreneur, patriotic community leader and passionate family man, both at home and at church, First Baptist Winnsboro. Honorary Pallbearers are Bub Bruce, John A. Cuney, Vic Hodgkins and all the choir members of First Baptist Church Winnsboro. The family wishes to pay special thanks to the staff at Charlyn Rehab and Nursing Center, Hospice Care Resources, Lora Jackson and Sharon Kent ? whose caring, thoughtful and patient spirit allowed for some of life's most difficult challenges to be met with grace and dignity. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to charitable organizations that inspire you. If you are still in that search and would like a suggestion, please consider an organization that supports the brave men and women in the United States Military, the choral program at the First Baptist Church Winnsboro or one that has focus on the dreaded Alzheimer's disease ? either in support of families and patients or in innovative scientists in search of a cure. Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on January 29, 2011

wife Jean; grandson, Brian Nikki Smith; and two brothers, Donald Duffey and wife Virginia, and Frank Duffey. Survivors include his wife of twenty-eight years, Violet Duffey; sister, Catherine Heard; son, Doug Duffey; daughter, Sue Dodd and husband Norman; stepson, Nick Cagle and wife Donna; stepdaughter, Shelia Hammontree and husband Sammie; step-daughter-in-law, Leona Cagle; and grandchildren, Donovan Smith, Billy Duffey, Lori Anderson, and Cathy Young; five step grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, step great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Bill Duffey, Darryl Cagle, Tim Cagle, Sam Hammontree, Jr., Alan Fiveash, and Michah Cagle. Visitation will be Saturday from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on January 29, 2011

Funeral services for Emmitte Fleming, 41, of Eros, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 30, 2011 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Rev. Gary Brewster and Rev. Randy Burdeaux will officiate. Interment will follow at Wilhite Cemetery, Point, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Emmitte Was born August 5, 1969 in Monroe, LA and passed away January 26, 2011 in West Monroe. He was employed with ULM as a ground keeper. Emmitte was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Mary Fleming. He is survived by his wife, Amanda Fleming; 4 children, Cody Fleming, Samantha Fleming, Zackary Lindsey and Makayla Lindsey; 2 sisters; Paula Collinsworth and husband Thomas and Rhonda Shoemaker; brother, Marvin Fleming II and wife Nora; Numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Pallbearers will be Nick Marble, Joseph McLeod, Jameson Fleming, Keith Ecker, Greg Smith and Robert Jackson. Visitation will be Saturday, January 29, 2011from 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 January 29, 2011

Funeral services for Mr. James (Jim) Smith, 62, of Monroe, LA will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, January 31, 2011 in the sanctuary of Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church with Pastor Wayne Evans officiating. Jim was born on November 11, 1948 to Ruth and James Smith in Jackson, MS and passed away Thursday, January 27, 2011, after a brave fight against lung disease. He grew up in Rayville, LA and graduated from Rayville High School. After graduation, he joined the United States Marine Corp. As a United States Marine, he served in Vietnam and upon returning to Monroe, he attended ULM and made Monroe his home. His humor, warmth, and personality touched many lives and made countless friends. As an outdoorsman, he was passionate about camping, fishing, and golf. Jim is survived by his wife of twenty-five years, Kerri Aucoin Smith; son, Jeremy Smith of Austin, TX; grandson, Cade Smith; and many relatives and friends. Concluding the services there will be a family visitation in the Church Hall. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on January 29, 2011

Funeral services for Danny Joe Walters, 53, of Calhoun, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, January 30, 2011, at First Baptist Church of Calhoun with Rev. Werner Aswell and Rev. Neil Everett officiating. Interment will follow at Beulah Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Danny was born on December 18, 1957, and passed away Thursday, January 27, 2011. He was born and raised in Calhoun. Danny enjoyed playing golf, making people laugh and especially spending time with family. Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Debbie Walters; two daughters, Jenay Boyte and husband, Duane and Dana Spence and husband, Colby; special companion, Birdie; four grandchildren, Reagan, Kylee, Cameron and Austin; parents, Ray and Joan Walters; two brothers, Keith Walters and wife, Cheryl and Wayne Walters and wife, Terri; one sister, Micki Horrell and husband, Richard and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Walters, Matt Walters, Don Walters, Gregg Williams, Jim Williams, Chris Antley, TJ Horrell and Preston Allen. Honorary pallbearers will be his golf buddies, Tommy Williams and Kevin Puckett. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Saturday, January 29, 2011, at First Baptist Church of Calhoun. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on January 29, 2011

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

Celebration of Life services for Hiram A. "Pete" Aswell, will be 2:00 P.M., Monday, January 31, 2011, at Griffin Funeral Company. "Pete" was born January 20, 1919, in Ruston, LA, to the late Thomas Edwin and Bessie Irene Richardson Aswell and departed this life on January 28, 2011, at St. Francis Medical center in Monroe, LA. "Pete" worked in the petrochem industry for the past 43 years, first owning and operating an inspection company and then as a consultant until 2009. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and a Shriner. "Pete" was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers; Zoder and Thomas Aswell, his first wife; of twenty-six years, Lettie Austin Aswell, and his second wife; of twenty-six years, Juanita Goodin Aswell. Left to cherish "Pete's" memory and tell his stories are one son; Cecil Aswell and wife Louise of Sacramento; CA, one daughter, Jeanette Herren of West Monroe, LA; one sister; Dixie Cho and husband Clarence of Las Vegas, NV; two grandchildren; Robin Henderson of Long Beach, MS and Lynnette Robinson of Austin, TX., seven great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren, along with a host of other family members and many great friends. It was "Pete's" wish that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607, (800) 241-GIFT (4438) in honor of "Pete" Aswell. The family would like to thank the staff of St. Frances Hospital and all the support and prayers from friends and family have been greatly appreciated. A special thanks to niece, Gloria Jean Owens, Mrs. Bobbie Harvey, for taking such good care of "Pete" is his greatest time of need and Terri Dana for always being there whenever needed. Griffin Funeral Company 318-396-3191 Published in The News Star on January 30, 2011

Arliss Morelle Barr, 82, of Ruston, LA, was born July 19, 1928, in the Oak Ridge community near Vernon in Jackson Parish to William Hiram and Annie Carroll Barr. He passed away at his home in Ruston on January 28, 2011, following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Iley Barr, Archie Barr, and Robert Barr; sister Prairie Barr Hodde; and infant great-granddaughter Zo? Grace Foster. A loving husband and father, he is survived by his wife of 60 years, Theo Greer Barr; daughters Debbie Barr Hancock and husband, Tawny, of Alexandria; and Sherri Barr Pearce and husband, Jim, of Ruston; sons Mike Barr and wife, Kay, of Vernon; Danny Barr and wife, JoAnn, of Ruston; and Chris Barr and wife, Lisa, of Ruston. Morelle had fifteen grandchildren: Michael Hancock and wife, Cassidy; Jared Hancock and wife, Amanda; Whit Hancock and wife, Ashley; Megan Pearce; Hunter Pearce; Brandon Pearce; Jessica Barr Rinehart and husband, Chris; Aubrey Barr and wife, Shannon; Heather Barr Sherrard and husband, Casey; Caitlin Barr; Suzanne Barr Russell and husband, Matt; Danielle Barr Sliepka and husband, Alex; Amy Barr; Sara Kate Barr; and Reeves Barr. He also had ten great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A graduate of Chatham High School, Morelle, affectionately known as "Mo" to many, served two years in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. In 1955, he and Theo moved their family from Vernon to Ruston when he began work with the U.S. Post Office. He worked as a clerk and then for many years as a Rural Letter Carrier. He was active in the Rural Letter Carriers Association. He retired in 1987. An avid outdoorsman, Morelle enjoyed hunting, fishing, 4-wheeling, and gardening and he shared his love of these activities with his children and grandchildren. A quiet man of principles, Morelle believed in a good education and proudly saw all five of his children graduate from Louisiana Tech. He loved music and, during his retirement years, enjoyed many a show in Branson, MO. A member of Southside Baptist Church for the past 54 years, Morelle served there as a deacon and the treasurer for over 40 years. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Ruston Masonic Lodge. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, January 30, 2011, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, and a celebration of his life will be held Monday, January 31, 2011, at 10:00 A.M. at Southside Baptist Church in Ruston, with Revs. Jerry Key and David Abernathy officiating. Burial will follow at the Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery. His grandsons will honor their PaPaw as pallbearers. The family extends a special thanks to the wonderful caregivers from Always Best Care and to Drs. Ben Grigsby, David Osafa, Howard Murray, and Billy Smith for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Southside Baptist Church, 3191 S. Vienna, 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 January 30, 2011

Funeral services for Mr. Wilby Clement Campbell, 97, of Monroe, LA, formerly of Fort Necessity, LA, will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, January 31, 2011, at Victory Baptist Church, Finks Hideaway Road, with Rev. John Mark Little, Rev. Virgil Harris, and Rev. Bobby Ensminger officiating. Private interment will follow at Delhi Masonic Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Campbell was born October 26, 1913, in Pine Prairie, LA, and passed away Friday, January 28, 2011, at St. Francis Medical Center. In 1938, Mr. Campbell received a B.S. Degree in Vocational Agricultural Education from Louisiana State University, where he was a member of Lambda Chi Fraternity. He later received a M.S. Degree in Education/Supervision from the University of Arkansas as well as a "plus 30" from Northeast Louisiana University (ULM), where he was a member of Phi Delta Kappa Honor Society. Mr. Campbell served in the last horse calvary unit of the U.S. Army as a 1st LT. at Fort Bliss, TX, and subsequently served in the chemical warfare unit at Fort Lewis, WA, receiving a medical discharge in 1943. He settled in Fort Necessity, LA, where he was employed by the Franklin Parish School System. He established the first agriculture class and the first Future Farmers of America organization at Fort Necessity High School. He was instrumental in building the first vocational agriculture classroom and workshop at the school. During 35 years with Franklin Parish Schools, he served as principal at Fort Necessity High School and as a school supervisor for the parish. He retired in 1975 and later served on the Franklin Parish School Board for seven years. In 1947, he married Mary Alice O'Neal of Delhi, LA. She too, was an educator and together they spent another 60 years in Fort Necessity. They were members of Fort Necessity Baptist Church, where he served as deacon. Mr. Campbell was active in many organizations including the Masons, Shriners, the Lions Club, Franklin Parish Water Board, TRIAD Council on Aging and American Legion. He also belonged to the Louisiana High School Athletic Association, serving on the Executive Committee and as parliamentarian. He was a lifelong sports fan and loved to reminisce about many happy days spent hunting in Tensas Parish and with his friends, J.W. and Nell McLemore. He always had a favorite joke or story to tell and took great pleasure in recounting the many successes of his former students. He had a unique ability to remember names and everyone's relatives and their accomplishments in life. Since moving to Monroe in 2006, he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his great-grandchildren, and with his friends at Chauvin Pointe Retirement Community and Victory Baptist Church. Mr. Campbell was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse C. Campbell and Pearl Harrell Campbell; brother, Kirby Campbell; sisters, Verda Leggett and husband Clyde and Cloyde Gaudet and husband Leslie. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Mary Alice O'Neal Campbell of Monroe; son, Wilby O'Neal Campbell and wife Carol of Monroe; two grandchildren and their spouses, Brian Campbell and wife Holly, Jennifer Campbell Brown and husband Sperry; great grandchildren, Will Campbell, Thomas Campbell, Braeden Brown, Bennett Brown, and Samantha Brown, all of Monroe; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Clovis C. Bringol, Dr. Kermit R. Burnside, J.H. Colvin, Jr., Dr. Tom Colvin, David McLemore, James W. McLemore, III, Col. Rastus O. Massey, USAF Ret., Danny Matthews, Col. Charles B. Moore USAF Ret., and James E. Wooldridge. Honorary pallbearers are the men of Fort Necessity Baptist Church, Victory Baptist Church, Beouf Prairie Methodist Church, and nephews. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Sunday, January 30, 2011, at Victory Baptist Church, located at 740 Finks Hideaway Road, Monroe, LA. On Monday, January 31, 2011, the family will greet friends at Victory Baptist Church for one hour prior to service. The family wishes to express their thanks to Alberta, Mary, Lisa, and Lynda who provided excellent home and hospital care, and to Shannon Newton and her staff at St. Joseph Hospice, the doctors, Gregory R. Green, M.D. and Owen M. Meyers, M.D., the nursing staff at St. Francis Medical Center, and the staff of the Louisiana War Veterans Home. Memorials may be made to Fort Necessity Baptist Church, Hwy 562, Fort Necessity, LA 71243 or to Victory Baptist Church, 740 Finks Hideaway Road, Monroe, LA 71203, or to the charity of your choice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 30, 2011

Funeral services for Marietta H. Farrar, 76, of Farmerville, LA, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, January 31, 2011, at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Farmerville, with Dr. Connie Ward and Rev. Paul King officiating. Interment will follow at Zion Hill Cemetery in Farmerville, under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville. Mrs. Farrar was born on December 8, 1934, in Laran, LA, and passed away on January 29, 2011, in Monroe, LA. She was a resident of Crossett from 1942 to 1991 and retired to Farmerville in 1991. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist church where she served as pianist for many years and was a member of the Earline Tucker Sunday school class. She was a devoted wife and mother who enjoyed playing dominoes and Rook with her friends at the Arbor. She was preceded in death by her husband, O.C. Farrar. Survivors include her children: David C. Farrar and wife Romaine of Farmerville, LA; Lisa Farrar of Farmerville, LA; granddaughter: Annamari Elyse Farrar of Farmerville, LA; sister: Marsha H. Henry and husband Andrew F. of Little Rock, AR; caregivers and special friends: Carolyn Tucker, Linda Ward, and Linda Rivers. The family wishes to thank the staff and guests of Arbor Rose Assisted Living as well as the physicians and staff of the Louisiana Specialty Hospital. Pallbearers are Ray Hammons, Rex Cobb, Jamie Cobb, Eddie Albritton, Joel Rhodes, and Rick Davis. Honorary pallbearers will be Clyde Tucker, Wayne Odom, and Tommy Williams. Visitation will be Sunday, January 30, 2011, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on January 30, 2011

Funeral services for Mrs. Lee Nell Henry, 67, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, January 31, 2011, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev Luellyn and Rev. Sapp will be officiating. Interment will follow at Luna Assembly of God Church Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Henry was born March 18, 1943, in Port Arthur, TX, and passed away January 27, 2011, in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of Luna Assembly of God Church. Mrs. Henry was a loving mother and wife who loved her family dearly. Mrs. Henry was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby D. Henry; mother, Sarah Hall and father, Charles A. Scott and a brother, Buddy Scott. Mrs. Henry is survived by a daughter, Krista Harris and husband Richard; son, Randall Lee Smith; grandchildren; Christian Carroll and Jennifer Harris; sister, Donna Sue Carr and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Dewayne Scott, Eddie Gable Carr, Richard Harris, Christian Carroll, Rudy Guerrero and Mark Scott. Honorary pallbearers will be Ronald Carr, Parson Aycock and Mitch Scott. Visitation will be Sunday, January 30, 2011, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 30, 2011

Donald Ray Jones, Sr., 67, of Hebert, LA, died Friday, January 28, 2011. No public services are planned. He was born July 1, 1943, in Mangham, LA, and was a retired ironworker. Survivors include 4 sons, Donald Jones of Monroe, Ray Jones of West Monroe, Mike Jones of Ruston, William (Bubba) Jones of TN; a daughter, Wendy Landry and a step daughter, Jessica Downs, both of West Monroe; and numerous grandchildren. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 30, 2011

Vicki Cheryl Griffin Lowery, age 58. Mrs. Lowery, a life-long resident of West Monroe, passed away on January 22, 2011, at Regional Medical Center. A Memorial Service for Mrs. Lowery was held at 10:30 a.m. January 24, 2011, at Griffin Funeral Home of West Monroe. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Lowery of West Monroe; two daughters, Sabrina Dodson of West Monroe, and Rebekka Parker of Monroe; one son, Larry Lowery of West Monroe; three sisters, Angie Brown of West Monroe, DeJuana Hathaway of Fort Worth, Texas, and Diane Ellis of Arlington, Texas, and 8 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Agnes Griffin of West Monroe. Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on January 30, 2011

Graveside services for Mr. James H. Rainwater, 81, of Sterlington, LA, will be 2:00 PM Monday, January 31, 2011, at Greer Cemetery in Rayville, LA, with Rev. Roger Johnson officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe. Mr. Rainwater was a member of First Baptist Church Sterlington, was a United States Navy Veteran of the Korean War and served as Mayor of Sterlington for 12 years. He also was principal at A.L. Smith Elementary and later went to Sterlington High School from which he retired. Mr. Rainwater dearly loved his family and friends and he will be missed immensely. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Mr. Rainwater was preceded in death by his wife Eula Medlin Rainwater. He is survived by his sons Art Rainwater and wife Cheryl and Allen Rainwater, grandchildren, Betsy, Bobby, Bryan, Matthew, Annie and Sarah, great grandchild, Madison, and brother, LeRohn Rainwater. Grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM Sunday, January 30, 2011, at the Mulhearn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to St Jude's Children Research Hospital. Online registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 30, 2011

Services for Rogers Smith, 78, of Monroe, LA, will be 10:00 AM Monday, January 31, 2011, at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Willoughby officiating. Internment to follow in Myrtle Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro, LA, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Mr. Smith was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Monroe, he was a vending operator for 45 years and served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his parents Earl Smith and Ora Lee Newton Smith, a son Rickey Smith and a brother Cecil Smith. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Eunice Leonard Smith of Monroe, LA, granddaughter Crystal Smith, grandson Shawn Smith, great grandson Trent White, brother, Bubba Smith, sisters Esta Pace and Earline Smith. Pallbearers will be Larry Banks, Glen Banks, Kenny Banks, Kevin Banks, Bubba Smith, Jr. Mark Roberts and Trent White. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Sunday, January 30, 2011, at the funeral home. On line registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 30, 2011

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

Funeral Services for Mrs. Louise Virginia Collins, 81, of West Monroe, LA, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2011, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe. Funeral Services will be held Monday, January 31, 2011, at 2:00 P.M. at Fair Park Baptist Church on Whites Ferry Road in West Monroe, under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home of West Monroe. Visititation will be from 12:00 P.M. - till time of service at the church. Burial will follow at Roselawn Cemetery in Calhoun, LA. Mrs. Collins was a member of Fair Park Baptist Church; she loved her family and was loved by them. She is preceded in death by her husband Zeke Collins. Survivors' include two sons: Randy Collins and Larry Collins both of West Monroe, LA. One Brother Archie Williamson of Choudrant, LA. Two Sisters: Sybil Rea of Marion, LA, and Betty Hernandez of West Monroe, LA. Numerous Nieces and nephews. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.griffin-funeralhome.com Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 31, 2011

Funeral services for Richard Earl "Dick" Crawford, age 74, of Calhoun, LA, will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, February 1, 2011, at First Baptist Church, Calhoun, LA. The service will be officiated by Rev. Neil Everett and Rev. Werner Aswell. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Monday, January 31, 2011, from 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Mr. Crawford was born on May 28, 1936, to Bertie Aswell Crawford and William Crawford. He passed away peacefully in his home in Calhoun, LA, on Saturday, January 29, 2011, surrounded by family and friends, after a nine month battle with liver cancer. Mr. Crawford graduated from Calhoun High School and earned a BS in Civil Engineering from Louisiana Tech University. After graduation he proudly served in the United States Air Force, at which time he received a degree in meteorology from Penn State University. Following his service in the Air Force, he worked for many years in the offshore oil industry where he managed numerous installation projects for Chevron and Signal Oil Companies until 1969. He then had a long and accomplished career as a Civil Engineer in the paper industry retiring from Graphic Packaging Inc. in West Monroe, LA, in 2001. Additionally, Mr. Crawford was a licensed land surveyor. Mr. Crawford was a devoted family man and was an active church member in the various communities where he lived. In Lafayette, LA, he and his wife were charter members of East Bayou Baptist Church where he helped design their first sanctuary. He was a deacon and a long time member of First Baptist Church, Calhoun. Mr. Crawford, along with his wife, Clay, received the Wellspring's "Celebrate the Family" Award in June of 2007 recognizing their service to the community and dedication to family. Mr. and Mrs. Crawford volunteered with Rolling Hills Ministry after hurricanes Katrina and Rita, manning shower units for disaster relief. They enjoyed traveling and camping with friends. Mr. Crawford liked all kinds of hunting, but fishing was his hobby of choice. He often used opportunities in the outdoors to teach his values and faith to his children and grandchildren. He was passionate about education and took great pleasure in knowing that all four of his daughters earned college degrees. Richard enjoyed many successes in life; however, he measured his success in people's lives. His greatest treasure was his family and there he made his greatest investment, always available, always encouraging, always steadfast, always giving. His moral compass was fixed, it pointed to the cross, he never waivered. He will be forever missed. Mr. Crawford was preceded in death by his father, William Crawford, mother Bertie Aswell Crawford, step-father Knap "Dick" Crawford, his sister Charlotte Crawford Moore, and grand-daughter Kayla Allen. Richard is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 52 years, Clay Fisher Crawford; and his brother, William M. Crawford, of FL. Richard and Clay had four daughters Paula R. Crawford of Monroe; Sandy Allen and husband D. J. of Ruston; Carol Holcomb and husband David of Belton, TX; Alison Trimble and husband Joe of Nairobi, Kenya. Nine grandchildren: Kyle Allen and wife Jennifer; K.C. Allen, Kramer Allen, Benton Holcomb, Andrew Holcomb, Daniel Holcomb, Mary Trimble, William Trimble, and Suzanna Trimble; and one great grandchild, Carter Allen; nephews and neices Ronnie Fretwell and wife Bobbie; Matt Fisher and wife Mandy; Erin Fisher; Josh Fisher and wife Melissa; Barbara Crawford, Darryl Crawford; Debra Crawford-Tracy and husband Mark; as well as many great nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Kyle Allen, K.C. Allen, Kramer Allen, Buddy Fisher, Matt Fisher, Josh Fisher and Ronnie Fretwell. Honorary pallbearers will be Thomas Wilder, Joseph F. Trimble, Jr., Joseph F. Trimble, Sr., Jimmy Holton, John Paul Rieger, and Members of the King's Men Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church of Calhoun. The family wishes to express their deepest appreciation to the members of First Baptist Church, Calhoun for their outpouring of love and support, to the compassionate staff of Hospice Compassas, Monroe, and for the thoughtful care of the Tender Touch Caregiving Service. Finally, words cannot possibly express the depth of our appreciation to our life long and devoted friends, Thomas and Beth Wilder and family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Calhoun Building Fund, 2981 Highway 80 West, Calhoun, LA 71225-7909. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 31, 2011

Curtis Benson Doss, 88, of Crossett, AR, left this earth and joined the Chorus of Heavenly Angels on January 29, 2011, at his home. He was born on July 4, 1922, in McGehee, AR, to Clyde Doss and Estelle Boone Clayton. Mr. Doss was a retired employee of Georgia-Pacific Corporation's Accounting Office in Crossett. Following his retirement, he served as Minister of Music for Baptist churches in Crossett, Hazen, North Little Rock, Hot Springs Village and Bastrop, LA. Mr. Doss is survived by his wife of 66 years, Norma Tyson Doss of Crossett; a daughter, Sharon Doss Burnett and husband John W. Burnett, Sr., of Little Rock; two grandsons, four great-grandchildren, a sister; three nieces, one nephew, one great-niece and three great-nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday February 1, 2011, at First Baptist Church of Crossett, AR, with Rev. James Holmes and Rev. Jamie Staley officiating. Interment will follow at Crossroads Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday January 31, 2011, from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.(jonesservice.com) Jones Funeral Home Crossett, AR Published in The News Star on January 31, 2011

Funeral services for Dr. James D. Kelly, 95, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, February 1, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Dr. Whit Holmes officiating. Private interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Dr. Kelly passed away Saturday, January 29, 2011. He was a member of College Place Baptist Church. He attended Hardin Simmons of Abilene, TX, and was a graduate of Baylor Medical College in Dallas, TX. After completing his internship in surgery in late 1943, he was given the rank of Captain in the Medical Core in the Army. He joined Patton's invasion of Normandy and fought till the end of the war as a Battalion Surgeon on the front lines. After the war and having performed countless amputations and major surgeries to keep soldiers alive until they could be taken to hospitals behind the lines, he decided he would never cut another human. When he returned to the US, he re-interned in cardiology at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. He started his medical practice in Monroe, in 1948 and retired in 1985. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elethia Edwards Kelly; sons, James Douglas Kelly, Jr. and Robert Pheland Kelly; brother, Benjamin Kelly; and sisters, Louise Kelly Kornmann, Irene Kelly Brothers, and Claudeene Kelly Cotton. Survivors include sons, John D. Kelly and wife Vicki and Benjamin Curney Kelly; grandchildren, Kenda Kelly Ducote and husband Darren and Katie and Sarah Kelly; and great granddaughter, Addison Claire Ducote. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM Tuesday, February 1, 2011, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family would like to thank Rose Garden at Rosemont and all the staff, and especially Karen Traxler, Dr. Charles Morgan, Dr. Matt George, and all of the hospice staff. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 31, 2011