Jan - 2012 - Obituaries from The News-Star

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

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

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

Hilda Veira "Tiny" Gavoille Funeral services for Mrs. Hilda Veira "Tiny" Gavoille, age 87 of Columbia, will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, January 4, 2012 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Bro. Michael Whitman officiating. Interment will follow at the Burroughs Garden of Memories Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday evening at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Mrs. Gavoille was born on February 1, 1924 in Scranton, PA and passed to her Heavenly home on Sunday, January 1, 2012 at Citizens Medical Center. She was a homemaker who was loved by many. She was a special loving, sweet mother who was caring and giving to others. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Gavoille. Survivors include her daughter, Laura Billings and husband, Ron, two grandchildren: Cassandra Bennett and husband, Chris and Randy Womack and wife, Connie, six great-grandchildren: Josh Womack, Justin Womack, Jemary Womack and wife, Savannah, Morgan Womack, Jessica Speer and husband, Kasey and Brittany Heird, two great-great-grandchildren: Kasey "Sunny" Speer, Jr. and Aiden Womack and several special friends: Delouise and Willis Doss, Linda and William Waits, Donna and Butch Hatten, Ray and Jennifer Massey, Bro. Michael and Sis. Kim Whitman, Glen and Mary Lee and Juanita Crockett. Pallbearers will be Josh Womack, Justin Womack, Jemary Womack, Chris Bennett, Ray Massey and Ron Billings. Honorary pallbearers will be William Waits, Glen Lee, Butch Hatten, Ray Massey and Willis Doss. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA. Published in The News Star on January 3, 2012

Vincent G. Gay Vincent G. Gay, was born in Rochester, New York, January 24, 1920 and passed away January 1, 2012 at the War Veterans Home, Monroe, LA. He retired from the Air Force and from Patrick Air Force Base Space Center. He moved from Starke, Florida to Arkadelphia, Ak, where he resided the last 15 years and became a die hard "Hogs" fan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vinceno and Sarah Insalaco Gaetano (Gay). He is survived by his daughter and her husband, Carolyn and Raymond Howard, son and his wife, Milton and Julie Bulloch. Grandchildren, James Howard and wife Cindy, Charlene Mendoza and husband Roger, and Mike Howard and five great grand children. He donated his body to science and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 3, 2012

Billy Wayne Knight Billy Wayne Knight a retired salesman of West Monroe passed away on January 2, 2012 at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born on August 12, 1941 in Lake Village, AR. He was a member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 659, Bethel Baptist Church, Northeast LA Street Rods, and the US Army. He was also an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting. A Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at Ouachita Baptist Church in West Monroe with Rev. Paul Ford and Dr. Dennis Hensley officiating under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Griffin Funeral Home in West Monroe. Interment will follow services at Roselawn Cemetery in Calhoun, LA. Billy is survived by his wife Edwina Nappier Knight; children, Lynette Morehead and husband Scotty; Stanley Knight and late wife Lona; Brice Knight and wife Tyra; Devon Knight and wife Janis; 6 grandsons and one granddaughter, Rachel Knight of West Monroe, 1 Granddaughter, April Boyete and 2 great grandchildren of Arkansas. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Benjamin Morehead, Tommy Morehead, Adam Knight, Eric Knight, Jeffrey Morehead, Scott Knight. Honorary pallbearers will be Dennis Howard and Clint Copes. On line condolences may be made to the family at www.griffinfuneralhome.net. Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on January 3, 2012

Mary Ann Knox Funeral services for Mary Ann Knox, 73, of Monroe will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday at Graceminster Presbyterian Church in Monroe. Burial to follow in Mount Ararat Cemetery, Downsville, LA. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville, Louisiana. Mrs. Knox, retired school teacher and owner of Rustico Boutique in Monroe, was born September 18, 1938 and passed away on January 4, 2012. She was a member of Graceminster Presbyterian Church and loved by all. She will be remembered for her sparkling personality, generosity, gift of laughter, and love of life. She is preceded in death by her parents: R.B. & Marie P. Allen. Survivors include her husband: Jim Knox of Monroe; 2 Daughters: Kayla Smith & husband Rick and Kimpa Taylor & Doug Daniels; 4 Grandchildren: Abbey Smith, Britton Barnes & wife Jennifer, Morgan Horwitz & husband Daniel, and Briley Cordasco & husband Brian. Pallbearers will be: Rick Smith, Doug Daniels, Britton Barnes and Brian Cordasco. Visitation will be held at Graceminster Presbyterian Church on Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. located at 6980 Highway 165 North, Monroe, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations should be sent to Graceminster Presbyterian Church, 6980 Hwy. 165N, Monroe, LA 71203. Online messages for the family may be left at farrarfh.com. Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on January 5, 2012

Mary Williams Lee Mary Williams Lee was born in Oak Grove, LA on February 18, 1917. She lived in Oak Grove for most of her life, moving to Griffin, GA in 2009 to be closer to her family. She died on November 15, 2011 at Sylvan Grove Hospital in Jackson, GA. Mary graduated from Oak Grove High School. She worked as a manager for the Office of Agriculture during the Second World War. She worked as the bookkeeper for her husband's several businesses. Mary was a long time member of First Church of God in Oak Grove, LA. She taught Sunday School for over 25 years, and volunteered as the Church Secretary and Treasurer. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph J. and Tooley C. Williams, her husband of 44 years, John T. Lee, and 6 sisters; Mrs. W. T. Baker, Mrs. Sam Lowe, Mrs. Alvin Roberts, Mrs. H. G. Stegman, Mrs. Ruth McKinley and Mrs. D. C. Ainsworth. She is survived by her son John B. Lee and his wife Jackie of Griffin, two sisters; Mrs. J. D. Funderburk of Mt. Pleasant, TX and Mrs. Eunice Benton od Sundown, TX, two grandsons; Matthew B. Lee and his wife Bonnie of Milwaukee, WI; Michael D. Lee of Griffin, GA, and four great-grandchildren; John Alexander Lee and James Madison Lee of Milwaukee, and Asher Emeline Lee and Madeline Bell Lee of Griffin, GA. A memorial service will be held on Saturday January 7, 2012, 2:00 p.m. at the First Church of God, 210 Briggs St., Oak Grove, LA. The Rev. Roy Pepmiller will officiate. The family suggests that memorials be made to the activities fund at The Woods Assisted Living, 1401 Macon Highway, Griffin, GA 30224. Published in The News Star on January 5, 2012

John A. Sims John A. Sims, 90, a funeral director/embalmer, owner of Richardson and Sims Funeral Homes of Winnsboro and Ferriday, died Friday, Dec. 30. Services will be held Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church. Visitation will be held 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday in the chapel of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Interment will follow at Sims Gethsemane Memorial Gardens. He was a graduate of Franklin Parish Training School and Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Chicago, IL. Remembering his life and legacy are his wife, Elsie Sims, daughters, Angela Teats (Darrell) and Madelynn Sims, Winnsboro, LA. Debra Gipson, Baton Rouge, LA, Carolyn B. Fredrick (L.C.), Sumter, S. C. and Betty Coleman (Rollie), Covington, LA, two sisters, Clara Hines, Shreveport, LA and Zona Robinson, Houston, TX, two very special granddaughters, Bianca Teats, Baton Rouge, LA, and Brittani Lewis, Columbia, SC., 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Northeast Louisiana Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association. Richardson and Sims Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA. Published in The News Star on January 3, 2012

Minnie B. Wilson Graveside and interment services for Minnie B. Raborn Wilson, 93, of Monroe are at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, with Rich Bailey officiating. Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe in charge of services. Mrs. Wilson was born June 12, 1918 in Pelican, LA and passed away January 1, 2012 in Monroe. She was a homemaker, and a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Mansfield, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Wilson, and by her son, Lawrence "Jack" Wilson and daughter-in-law, Helen Colquette Wilson. Mrs. Wilson is survived by 3 granddaughters, Cynthia Garoby and husband, "Tiger," Karen Wade and husband, Ron, and Rachel Loftin and husband, Jim; and 7 great-grandchildren, Dylan Brown and Hannah Givens, Jacquelen, Ronnie and Miya Wade, and Sarah Grace and Jack Loftin. Special thanks to her caregivers Shirlean Coates and Debra Brown. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home or to a charity of one's choice . Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 3, 2012

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

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

Nina Marie Harrell Funeral services for Nina Marie Harrell, 90, of Proctor, Arkansas (formerly of Monroe) will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, January 6, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Tim Harrell and Rev. Eric Harrell officiating. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, January 6, 2012, at Old Providence Cemetery in Lake Providence, LA. Mrs. Harrell was born on September 2, 1921 and passed away on January 1, 2012. She was a member of the Memorial Baptist Mission Church and she enjoyed fishing. Survivors include her children, James R. Harrell and wife Joy, and Billy Wayne Harrell and wife Shirley; grandchildren, Tim Harrell, Alan Harrell, Eric Harrell, Billy Harrell, Jr., and Wendy Orman; eleven great grandchildren; and sisters, Anita Smith and Sue Vinson. Pallbearers will be Skyler Orman, Weston Orman, Alan Harrell, Steven Dale Vinson, James Dale Vinson, and Camden Harrell. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM Friday, January 6, 2012, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Online Registry/ Condolence: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 5, 2012

Laura Wilhite Parkinson Laura Wilhite Parkinson, 86, of Corona Del Mar, CA, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 25, 2011. Graveside services were held December 30, 2011 in Corona Del Mar, CA. She lived in Sterlington, LA until 1946 when she went to Washington and worked in the Pentagon for the Navy until the end of World War II. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Parkinson; her parents, Emmett L. and Myrtle S. Wilhite; and two sisters, Helen Wimberly and Mary McCormick. Laura is survived by her two sons, Mike Parkinson of Willits, CA and Greg Parkinson of Jersey City, NJ; sister, Louise Wilhite of Burbank, CA; brother, John Wilhite and wife Louise of Sterlington, LA; two nephews, John Wilhite, Jr. and wife Charlotte of Monroe, LA and Jeff Wilhite of Sterlington, LA; two nieces, Rhonda Keen and husband Roger of Monroe and Linda Wilhite of Pineville, LA; and numerous great nieces and nephews. Published in The News Star on January 5, 2012

Courtney Nicole Smead Funeral Services for Courtney Nicole Smead, 17, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, January 6, 2012 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Carey Crawford officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. Courtney was born on April 26, 1994 in Monroe, LA and passed away on January 2, 2012 at her residence in West Monroe, LA. She was a student at West Monroe High School, where she was very active in the Drama Club, and JCL (Latin Club). Courtney enjoyed spending time with her family and talking to friends on facebook. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Elizabeth Ann Kelly. Survivors include her mother, Penny Ann Rice Smead and her companion, Billy Ray Shannon; father, Jerry Dale Smead Jr.; sister, Jessica Smead Reppond; brother, Allen Wyles; maternal grandparents, Donald Rice Sr. and wife, Terry; paternal grandparents, Jerry Dale Smead Sr. and wife, Shirley; along with numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, cousins and friends. Pallbearers will be David Guynn, Chad Flemister, Nick Waltman, Richard Kelly Sr., Richard Kelly Jr., and Joseph Kelly. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Thursday, January 5, 2012 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 5, 2012

Edward Matthew Stephan, Jr. Edward Matthew Stephan, Jr. passed away on December 30, 2011, in Broussard, LA. He was 88 years old. Ed was born on April 23, 1923 in El Dorado, AR to Edward M. and Jennie Heinzman Stephan. His education at LA Tech University was interrupted by the Second World War, during which he served four years in the U.S. Navy aboard a destroyer escort vessel. After returning to his beloved Tech to complete his education, he settled in Monroe where he lived for over 50 years. During those years Ed was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church, where he served as a deacon and sang in the choir. He loved fishing the area's many waterways and spent much of his retirement time on the golf course at Bayou DeSiard. Ed was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Marjorie; his son Edward M. Stephan, III; and his sister, Betty Jane Munson. He is survived by his daughters Savannah Stephan and Ann Davis and her husband Dale; grandchildren Emily and Kathleen Witkovski, Hillary Fontenot and her husband Christopher, Sarah Stephan, and Catherine and Abigail Davis; sisters-in-law Louise Sneed and her husband Morris, and K. Duplechain and her husband Duke; niece Betsy Brown and her husband Douglas; and a large and loving extended family. A memorial service will be held at Covenant Presbyterian Church on Saturday, January 7, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. The family will receive friends in the church parlor from 11:30 a.m. until the service. Ed's daughters extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Camelot of Broussard nursing home for their loving care in Ed's last years as well as to Hospice Compassus. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1901 Milton Street, Monroe, LA 70201, and Hospice Compassus, 1438 South College Road, Lafayette, LA 70503. Published in The News Star on January 5, 2012

Edward "Weldon" Williams Funeral services for Edward "Weldon" Williams, 87 of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, January 6, 2012 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Reverend Woody Rimes will be officiating. Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. Weldon was born on March 15, 1924 in West Monroe, LA and passed away on January 3, 2012. He was a self-made man, a building contractor who built many fine homes in the Monroe area. He later purchased his father's business and built fine oak church furniture for churches across the country. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and loved his cattle. He was a World War II veteran serving in the United States Navy. Preceding him in death was his wife Dorothy Dowdy Williams; brother Audry Williams; sister Ila Mae Woodlee; and parents Laster and Evie Williams. Surviving along with his wife Bess Greer Williams is daughter Linda Williams DeMoss; brother, Laster "Sonny" Williams and wife Sue; sisters, Oreatha Beard, Nola Fae Horne and husband, Edward; sister in law, Anna Joyce Simpson; grandchildren, Darren DeMoss and wife Nicole, Deidre Hilburn and husband, Chris, Dirk DeMoss and wife, Mandy; nine great grandchildren; step children, Vickie LaCas and husband, Harvey, Rickey Greer; step grandchildren, Kristy DeMoss, Kimberly Lambert and husband Jody; two step great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 5, 2012

Catherine Crew Young Funeral services for Ms. Catherine Crew Young, 49, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, January 6, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Lindle Stewart officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe. Ms. Young was born on March 25, 1962 in Salina, KS and passed away January 2, 2012. She was a long time resident of Monroe, LA where she raised her family. Cathy was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She cared for her family deeply. Her children and grandchildren were her pride and joy. She was known for her radiant smile and personality, which was full of life. She was a very generous person to all people and an avid animal lover. She was a member of New Light Baptist Church. Ms. Young was preceded in death by her father, Howard Douglas Crew II; her mother, Rubie Jean Easom; and step father, Loyde B. Duffey, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Heather Prather and husband Chad; son, Christopher Young and wife Ashley; brother, William Duffey; sister, Lori Anderson; grandchildren, McKenzie and Logan Prather and Alyssa and Fisher Young; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be William Dombrowski, Sr., William Duffey, John Ellis, John Goudeau, Scott Howard, and Jim Howell. Honorary pallbearers will be William Loflin and Randy Smith. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday, January 5, 2012, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. In lieu of flowers, donations for the funeral service may be made to Mulhearn Funeral Home, 2308 Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 5, 2012

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

Mary Lou Bairnsfather | Visit Guest Book Mary Lou Bairnsfather Mary Lou was born October 20, 1935 to Chloe Davis (Mathis) (of Monroe) and John Alvin (of New Orleans) Bairnsfather. She grew up in West Monroe and attended Ouachita Parish High School and ultimately Northeast Louisiana University (now ULM) where she studied Dance and Administrative Management. At 16 she met Buck Hatten ("He made me feel like such an adult"). Buck was smooth and cool; being 5 years older gave him a certain advantages over his teenage rivals. Soon she was married and started trying to make babies. After a year and a half she had her first son, Dean Edward Hatten ("Edward" being the last name of the delivering doctor). It took her four years to make another son, Kelton Bruce Hatten. Said she found the name Kelton in a High School yearbook, and Bruce was the name of her eldest brother. After that her life changed substantially and she quit making babies. In 1959 she and Buck divorced and after a year of being single with two kids (tough deal back in 1959) she married Pat Craven (of Mississippi). Pat was a ranking member of the U.S. Army at the time stationed in Lawton, OK. She packed up her two boys and headed to Oklahoma. Pat was soon transferred to Germany (1961). Mary Lou and the kids followed. She loved to travel and took full advantage of the opportunity to see Europe. She learned the German language and immersed herself in the culture and society. After three years in Germany the family moved to Fort Hood, Texas (Killeen). A couple of years there and then to San Antonio, Texas. Pat got out of the Army and they moved to Monroe. Although she and Pat had a wonderful, happy life together it just didn't last long after the return to Monroe and she divorced Pat in 1969. Subsequently she married a swash-buckling sailor named Barrett Campbell (of Alexandria, Louisiana). The family packed up and moved to Memphis, Tennessee were Barrett was stationed at the Naval Air Station. This turned out to be her shortest marriage, lasting only 6 months. Back to Monroe with the family. A few years in Monroe and she moved with her youngest son, Kelton, to New Orleans (her older son had gone off to the Marine Corps). After a few years in New Orleans, and after her youngest son joined the U.S. Navy, she married a prominent New Orleans attorney, E. Gordon Schaefer Jr. She lived in a beautiful house on the New Orleans lakefront. Hobnobbed with New Orleans society and made merry for the better part of 15 years. Then the marriage fell apart and she moved back to Monroe. She lived since the New Orleans days quietly in Rayville and Monroe. Through all the years Mary Lou loved to dance. She danced a million dances with her life-long friend Bob Stuckey. She square-danced to wide acclaim both locally and nationally with her cousin Roy Bairnsfather. She taught ballroom dancing in the 60's. She loved to party. She was always up to listening to other people's problems. She loved to sit at the dining room table and drink coffee and talk. She liked anchovies and hearts-of-palm and other weird stuff. She loved glass figurines and fake flowers. She always had a little dog, and she took in motherless creatures like baby squirrels and possums. She adored her friend Sally Dunlap. Mary Lou was loved dearly by her two sons; Dean now a retire Investment Banker living in Montana and Kelton a local Professional Aerial Applicator (Ag Pilot). Mary Lou ultimately passed away at the age of 76 on December 16, 2011 at St. Francis Hospital due to complications of old age (and smoking too much). She outlived her three brothers and all her ex-husbands. According to her wishes her body was donated to LSU Medical School in Sheveport to be used for teaching and research. Mary Lou disliked funerals and services and never wanted any such for herself. Therefore, a happy gathering in her memory will be held Jan. 7, 2012, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Atrium Hotel, 2001 Louisville Ave., Monroe, LA 71201. (318) 410-4000. Brothers - Bruce (Edna), Ellis (Mary Lou), and Lee Roy (Robin) Bairnsfather. Published in The News Star from December 21 to December 23, 2011

Funeral Services for Michael McKinley "Mike" Ebarb, 60, of West Monroe, LA will be 11:00 AM Saturday, January 7, 2012 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Robin Roark officiating. Interment will follow at St. Paschal Catholic Church Cemetery, West Monroe. Mr. Ebarb was born June 2, 1951 and died on January 3, 2012. Mike was an avid NASCAR fan. He enjoyed listening to music. Mike was a happy go lucky guy. He loved browsing at vehicles and could tell you just about anything you needed to know about them. Mike was employed at Hixson Autoplex Body Shop. His pride and joy was his family. He is preceded in death by his father, Mitchell Ebarb and beloved nephew, Brad Hern. Survivors include: mother, Patsy Brown Ebarb; sisters, Cynthia Jarzabek and husband Joseph, Jennifer E. Clark and husband Steve, and Denise Ebarb. Pallbearers will be Marty Fisher, David Jenkins, Tony Eager, Billy Odaware, Steve Clark, and Brian Mayo. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 6, 2012

Ellis Clayton Hester Funeral services for Mr. Ellis Clayton Hester, age 86 of West Monroe, will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, January 7, 2012 from the sanctuary of Cross Roads Baptist Church in Grayson with Rev. Wesley Pittman officiating, Rev. Tommy Nelson delivering the eulogy and Bro. Lance Reed conducting graveside services. Interment will follow at Cross Roads Cemetery in Grayson. Visitation will be held Friday evening at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM then again Saturday morning at Cross Roads Baptist Church from 9:00 AM until time of services. Mr. Hester was born on June 13, 1925 in Caldwell Parish to the union of Samuel Hester and Thelma Parker Hester and passed from this life on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at Stoney Brook Assisted Living in West Monroe. He retired as a diesel mechanic from Southern Equipment Tractor Company and was a member of Ridge Avenue Baptist Church. Ellis was a caring and devoted husband to his wife of 59 years. He was known as "Sweetie" to his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Sam and Thelma Hester. Survivors include his wife, Marcille Alger Hester, three brothers: Nathan Hester, Bobby Hester and Johnny Hester and sister, Carolyn Hendricks and husband, Ray. Pallbearers will be Rodney Reed, Ken Alger, Justin Richardson, Chad Wise, Tony Hester, Rick Estess, Jim Cuthbert and Buddy Wright. Honorary pallbearers will be Shelby McManus, Walter Plummer, Parker McNeely, Brad McNeely, George Stamper and Charles Floyd. Any planned memorials may be made to Cross Roads Baptist Church, 7025 Hwy. 126, Grayson, LA 71435. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on January 6, 2012

Maudine Pepper Jeffcoats Maudine Pepper Jeffcoats, age 87 of Simsboro, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 after a long life as a much loved wife; a caring and adored mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother; and as a faithful, supportive friend. "Miss" Maudine was born in Union County Arkansas on November 13, 1924 to James Pepper and Jane Williams Pepper. She was married for 52 years to the late William Douglas "Pete" Jeffcoats. She spent the last 51 years in the Village of Simsboro where she was an active member of the First Baptist Church and the Laura Strain Sunday School Class. She is remembered as an avid gardener; an excellent seamstress; a great cook (whose specialty was fried apple pies): a lover of good times with family and friends; and an accomplished conversationalist (we will miss those little chats). Nothing pleased her more than to prepare and enjoy a meal with her family and friends. She is survived by her daughter, Janet and husband Ben Burns ofWatkinsville, GA; her two sons: Doug Jeffcoats of Dallas, TX and Gary Jeffcoats and wife Suzanne of Fairfield, CA; her five grandchildren; her four great-grandchildren; and scores of special nieces and nephews - all of whom made her life richer. Visitation will be at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Ruston, LA from 5:00 p.m.until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 6, 2012. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at First Baptist Church of Simsboro. Reverend Ron Cathey will officiate the services with internment to follow at the Simsboro Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the building fund at First Baptist Church in Simsboro, La. To leave a memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com Owens Memorial Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on January 6, 2012

Billy Joe McKinney Funeral services for Billy Joe McKinney, 79, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 7, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Job Edathinatt officiating. Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery. Mr. McKinney passed away Thursday, January 05, 2012, at the Northeast LA War Veterans Home. He was one of the original Board Members of the Monroe Credit Union and was still active until his death. Mr. McKinney worked for the City of Monroe as manager of the Sewer Department for over 50 years. He served in the U. S. Army. One of his greatest enjoyments was fishing in the Yucatan. Survivors include his wife, Betty McKinney; children, Bill McKinney and wife Cindy of El Dorado, AR, Denise Holliman and husband Rick of Crosby, TX, Clesi Neitz of Monroe, Martha Jo Reeves and husband Mike of Monroe, Merwin McKinney and wife Katrina of West Monroe, and adopted son, Joey McKinney of Monroe; nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren, two sisters, Freda Kelm of Plainview, TX and Sue Nesbett of Burlson, TX; two brothers, Max and Mike McKinney of Borger, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Tommy Semmes, Keith Semmes, George Lee, Joseph Rush, James Lewis, and John Gill. Honorary pallbearers will be the employees of the Sewer Department for the City of Monroe. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Louisiana War Veterans Home, 6700 Hwy 165 North, Monroe, LA 71203. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 6, 2012

Eddie Summerhill Funeral services for Eddie Summerhill, 46, of Marion will be 2:00pm Friday at White's Ferry Road Church of Christ, West Monroe with Bros. Jerry Keene and David Owen officiating. Interment will be in Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville. Mr. Summerhill, a Location Manager, passed away January 3, 2012. He was a member of White's Ferry Road Church of Christ, an avid hunter and a car enthusiast. He is preceded in death by his mother: Judy Lutz Summerhill; grandparents: Merrill & Anna Summerhill and mother-in-law: Patricia Scarborough. Survivors include his wife: Denise Summerhill of Marion; 2 sons: Matthew Summerhill & wife, Jenna of Marion and Stephen Summerhill & Kirsty Craig of Spencer; father & step-mother: Thomas M. & Judy Summerhill of McEwen, TN; father-in-law: Doyle Scarborough of Marion; 1 brother: Bobby Summerhill & wife, Lacey of Woodville, MA; 3 sisters: Kim Summerhill of Marion, Machelle Willis & husband, Mark of Eros, LA and Mary Kline & husband, Mike of Downsville; 2 grandchildren: Kannon and Kase Summerhill and a host of other relatives. Pallbearers will be Billy Brasher, Heath Spencer, Jed Rhodes, Pete Battaglia, Scott Scholfield, Mike Easterley, Troy Golson and Damon Harps. Visitation will be at White's Ferry Road Church of Christ on Thursday from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Online messages for the family may be left at farrarfh.com. Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on January 6, 2012

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

Mary Lou Bairnsfather A memorial service for Mary Lou Bairnsfather will be held Saturday, January 7, 2012, from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM at The Atrium Hotel, 2001 Louisville Avenue, Monroe 318-410-4000. Published in The News Star from January 6 to January 7, 2012

Carolyn Campbell Funeral services for Ms. Carolyn Campbell, age 48, will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, January 9, 2012 at First United Pentecostal Church with Rev. Dwight Fulton officiating. Interment will follow at McKnight Cemetery in Rayville under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. Ms. Campbell, a resident of Bastrop and a truck driver for Dreher Construction, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2012. Ms. Campbell enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great nephews. She also enjoyed her job. Ms. Campbell is preceded in death by her sister, Virginia Ann Lingefelt. Ms. Campbell is survived by her father, Henry Lingefelt, Sr.; her mother, Lucinda Lingefelt both of Bastrop, LA; one daughter, Valerie Campbell and friend J.P. Halbrook of Crossett, AR; one son, Jeffrey Lingefelt and wife Samantha of Monroe, LA; two brothers, Henry Lingefelt, Jr. and wife Kathy, Gerald Lingefelt all of Bastrop, LA; two grandchildren, Jack-Henry Lingefelt and Brianna Halbrook; and numerous nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers will be Christopher Campbell, Shane Lingefelt, Raymond Little, Jimmy Garner, Michael Johnson, David Day, Melvin Robinson, and Henry Davis. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM, Sunday at Golden Funeral Home. Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Published in The News Star on January 7, 2012

Earline Allen Eason Funeral services for Mrs. Earline Allen Eason age 79 of Clarks will be held 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 8, 2012 from the sanctuary of Old Bethel Baptist Church at Clarks with Rev. Jack McKeithen officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. Visitation will be on Saturday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Riser Funeral Home located at 7131 U S Highway 165 in Columbia. Born Earline Allen on March 21, 1932 at Oak Grove, LA to the union of her parents, the late Tom Allen and Odell Cheek Allen, she passed from this life on Thursday January 5, 2012 at the Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria following an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her beloved husband Johnny Wyatt Eason, Sr. She was the original owner and operator of the Clarks Cafe in Clarks that was known for its wonderful food, coffee, and conversation. She was a beloved wife and mother, and was an avid Bridge Player. She was also a member of Old Bethel Baptist Church. Survivors include: two sons, Johnny Eason, Jr and wife Sherry of New Orleans, LA; and Mark Eason and wife Linda of Flower Mound, Texas; her brother, R. H. Allen and wife Wanda of Memphis, TN; and her sister Betty Ballard and husband Murphy of Clarks; her beloved grandchildren, Justin Eason and wife Jennifer; Jennifer Jakes and husband Kalean; Ferris Anderson and husband Drew; and Jacob Eason; two great-grandchildren, Xavier Eason and Ford Anderson. Serving as pallbearers will be Justin Eason, Jacob Eason, Kalean Jakes, Drew Anderson, Randy Allen, and Lonnie Ray Easley. In lieu of flowers any planned memorials should be made to the Old Bethel Baptist Church, Clarks, LA. Online registry/ condolences: riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on January 7, 2012

Norma Colvin Hendrix Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 8, 2012 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Les Colvin will be officiating. Interment will follow at Luna Methodist Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Hendrix was born December 21, 1931 in West Monroe and passed away January 6, 2012 in West Monroe. She was preceded in death by her son, Ralph Todd Hendrix; parents; Jewel Emmett and Gladys Lloyd Colvin; brother Jewel Emmett Colvin, Jr.; sister Marie Owens. Mrs. Hendrix was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and a friend. She enjoyed traveling, camping and cooking for family gatherings. She loved birds and flowers and all of God's creations but most of all her husband of nearly 65 years. Mrs. Hendrix was a member of Cypress Baptist Church. Mrs. Hendrix is survived by her husband Ralph J. Hendrix; daughter Susan H. Hummel and friend Darrell Hall; grandson Michael Hendrix and wife Crystal; granddaughter Megan M. Hendrix; great-grandson Scott Blayne Chandler; brother Donald L. Colvin and wife Aleatha; sister Ola Mae Bounds and husband Bert; nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Michael Hendrix, Darrell Hall, Steve Hendrix, Tommy Hendrix, John Owens and Henson Coon. Honorary pallbearers are David Owens and John Bounds. A special thanks to Home Care Resources, First Choice Hospice, Kanitra, Lashondra and Sandra. Visitation will be held Saturday 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 7, 2012

Ginger Hathaway Pullin Funeral services for Ginger Hathaway Pullin will be held on Sunday, January 8, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Jonesboro. Dr. Charles Wesley will officiate with burial following in the Gayla Traina Cemetery in Jonesboro. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Edmonds Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Mrs. Pullin was born on June 8, 1951 and passed away on January 5, 2012. She was 60. Mrs. Pullin was a guidance counselor at Quitman High School in Quitman, LA., where she also was the golf coach and won three State Championships in a row. She is survived by her husband, Ross Pullin of Jonesboro, LA, two sons, Brad Pullin and wife Sarah of Ruston, LA and Matt Pullin and wife Emily also of Ruston, LA. Two brothers, Buford "Sonny" Hathaway, Jr., and wife Dorinda of Roswell, GA., and James Wesley Hathaway and wife Georgia of Birmingham, AL., also four grandchidren, Reeves, Kate, George and James Pullin. Mrs. Pullin was preceded in death by her parents, Buck and Tressie Hathaway. Pallbearers will be, Rex Johnson, Phillip Underwood, Mike Holder, George Griggs, Wade McBride, Kent McBride, Mike Brown and Glenn Runyon. Honorary pallbearers will be, The Quitman Golf Team. In lieu of flowers donations maybe made to the American Cancer Society or to the Susan G. Komen Foundation . Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA Published in The News Star on January 7, 2012

William Marion "Bill" Snyder, Jr. Services for William Marion "Bill" Snyder, Jr., 98 of Winnsboro will be 11:00 AM Saturday, January 7, 2012 in the Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Frances Guy officiating. Interment will follow in the Providence Memorial Cemetery-Winnsboro, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home-Winnsboro, LA. Mr. Snyder was born on October 1, 1913 in Como, LA and passed away January 4, 2012 at his residence. He was a retired engineer and farmer. He is preceded in death by his parents-William Marion Snyder, Sr. and Linda Mae Hodges Snyder and two brothers-Campbell Hodges Snyder and Blackshear Hamilton Snyder. He is survived by his wife of 66 years-Guion Bowie Snyder of Winnsboro; William Marion Snyder, III of Richardson, TX; Campbell Snyder of Austin, TX; Bowie Snyder of Las Gatos, CA; Guion Snyder Pitts of Lumberton, TX; sister-Luella Virginia Snyder of Winnsboro; and two grandchildren-Rachel Pitts Gunn and Colin David Pitts. Pallbearers will be John T. Moroni, John Moroni, Clyde Temple, Frank Eckard, William Browning, and Wesley Moroni. Honorary pallbearers will be Winnsboro State Bank Directors, Franklin Medical Center Directors, and Joe Thomas. Visitation will be 10:00 AM till service time at the Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel-Winnsboro. In lieu of flowers donations should be made to Gilbert Methodist Church. Online registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on January 7, 2012

Robert Lynn Zeagler Funeral services for Robert Lynn Zeagler, 71, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, January 8, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Willie Ragan officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Zeagler died Friday, January 6, 2012, at his home surrounded by his family. He was a member of Ruple-Brown Golf Committee. Mr. Zeagler worked in dental equipment sales and service for 41 years and with Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Department in the 60's with Sheriff Bailey Grant. He was a U. S. Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn McCleary Zeagler; son, Byron Zeagler and wife Leslie of Fayetteville, AR; granddaughters, Allison and Haley Zeagler; step daughters, Kelly McCall Clark-Varner and husband Glenn of West Monroe, Kyla McCall Eberts and husband Tod of Monroe, Charlotte Gannaway and husband Terry of Monroe; step sons, Steve McCall and wife Sherrie of Hebert, and Mike McCall of Mary Ester, FL; step grandchildren, Megan Clark, Ashley Eberts, Matthew Eberts, John David Eberts, and Chan Gannaway. Pallbearers will be Dr. King Scott, Dr. Stephen Donald, Spec Lewis, Pat Anderson, Sonny Panzico, and Terry Gannaway. Visitation will be Sunday from 1:00 PM until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to the Ruple-Brown Golf Committee. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 7, 2012

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

Joseph Claude "J. C." Duffey J.C. Duffey, 78, a pipeliner and business owner, was born May 2, 1933 in Monroe, La and died Dec. 31, 2011 in Alexandria, La at his home after a short illness. Survivors are his wife, Janice Watson Duffey, children Travis R. Duffey, Barbara D. Gunter Sharp, Kathy D. Smith, Joseph L. Duffey, Susie Ann D. Collins, and Jeffrey W. Duffey. Grandchildren are Michaela D. Low, Melissa D. Cadman, Melynda Duffey, Amanda Gunter Everly, Shelton Smith, Holly Smith Braswell, Samuel Smith, Sherry Smith Massey, Barbie Jo Smith, Amanda Collins McMillan, Tamara Marie "T. C." Collins, and Joelyn Faye Duffey; and 14 great-grandchildren. His siblings are Felix Felton Duffey, Dorothy Mae "Dottie" D. Standard, James Lavelle Duffey, Gasper Phillip Duffey, Roy Lee Duffey, and Rita Robertine D. Burns. He was preceded in death by his parents Felton "Felt" D. and Sophie Josephine Smith Duffey; his brothers Robert Lee Duffey, Benny Joe Duffey, Felton Adolph Duffey, Thomas A. Duffey; son Robert Lynn Duffey; and granddaughter Brandie Nicole Duffey. Magnolia Funeral Home Alexandria, LA Published in The News Star on January 8, 2012

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

Tressie Crain Lindsey Funeral services for Mrs. Tressie Crain Lindsey age 93 of Winnsboro, LA will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday January 10, 2012 from the Columbia Chapel of Riser Funeral Home with Rev. E.R. Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in the Welcome Home Cemetery at Grayson. Visitation will be on Monday evening from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the Riser Funeral Home located at 7131 U S Highway 165 Columbia. Tressie Crain Lindsey was born on August 6, 1918 in Arkansas to the union of her parents Wilce Benjamin Crain and Martha Erskins Crain, and passed from this life to her heavenly home on Saturday January 7, 2012 at the Franklin Parish Medical Center in Winnsboro following an extended illness. Mrs. Lindsey was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband, Louie Lindsey; her son, Jimmy Lindsey; two grandchildren, John Lindsey and Lisa Lindsey; and her sister Mrs. Lessie McGloflin. Mrs. Tressie was loved by all who knew her, and will be greatly missed by her family and friends alike. Survivors include, two sons; Donald Lindsey of Villa Rica, Georgia; and Coy Lindsey of Rayville; four daughters, Joy Faye Goodwin of Newellton, Kay Lindsey and Renee King both of Urania, and Sue Lindsey of Winnsboro; one sister, Joyce Lindsey of West Monroe; sixteen grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Serving as pallbearers will be Chris Lindsey, David Joel Goodwin, Michael Gatlin, Carl Gatlin, Kenneth Woodruff, Curtis Lindsey, and Jimmy Lindsey. Cody Lindsey will serve as an Honorary Pallbearer. Online registry/ condolences: riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on January 9, 2012

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

Susan Diane Turnage Guice Graveside services for Susan Diane Turnage Guice, 66, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at Lucien Cemetery near Brookhaven, MS with Rev. Tyler Bridge officiating. Services are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Guice was born November 3, 1945 in Pensacola, FL and died Sunday, January 8, 2012, at Avalon Place in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Guice was preceded in death by her father and mother, Albert and Josephine Turnage. Survivors include her sons, Jon Guice and wife Stacy, and Todd Guice and wife DeLaine, all of Monroe; grandchildren, Alexis Guice, Kelsie Guice, Taylor Guice, and Charlotte Guice, all of Monroe; sister, Rhoda Wiggins and husband Dean of Shreveport, LA; brother, Steve Turnage and wife Connie of Brookhaven, MS; and niece and nephews, Mike Wiggins, Scott Wiggins, Stacy Ravenscraft, and Brian Turnage. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Wiggins, Scott Wiggins, Brian Turnage, Gary Culp, Scott Crain, Dabo Graves, Carroll Barron, Doug Ainsworth, Monte Parks, and Paul Parks. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family wishes to extend their thanks to Mary Wesley, Avalon Nursing Home, Caring Hearts Hospice, Laura Culp, Monte Parks, LSU Oncology and to daughter-in-law DeLaine Guice. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 10, 2012

JOHN F. JOHNSON Funeral services for John Frederick Johnson of Harrisonburg, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at First Baptist Church in Harrisonburg under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia with Reverends Jon Lord, Ralph Webber and Bryan Taylor officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 10:00 PM at the church. Interment will be in Harrisonburg Cemetery. John, 58, died at home on January 8, 2012, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Myra Coleman Johnson, his mother, Audrey K. Johnson, brothers George Johnson of Harrisonburg and James Johnson of Jackson, MS, and his children, Derek Johnson and wife Kristen of Lafayette, Kyle Johnson of Shreveport, Lance Bond and wife Brandi of Jena, Sarah and Nat Casey of New Orleans and Hallye Casey of San Antonio, Texas. John is also survived by his grandchildren, Scarlett Johnson, Tanner and Tucker Bond and a host of nephews and nieces. John was preceded in death by his father, Billy Ray Johnson, Sr., brother Billy Ray Johnson, Jr., and grandparents Ernest and Helen R. Johnson and Fred and Nell H. Korn. He was a graduate of Harrisonburg High School, Northwestern State University and Tulane University Law School. John served as District Attorney for Catahoula and Concordia Parishes for 24 years and was a popular political figure in the area. He was never opposed for re-election during his entire tenure as District Attorney. John was an avid outdoorsman, hunter and fisherman and was also an excellent marksman. He liked nothing better than deer hunting in the bottomlands along the Mississippi River. Pallbearers will be Neil Johnson, Donny Korn, Ernie Reeves, Ronnie Book, Mike Ruddick and Ronald Book. Honorary pallbearers will be Senator Neil Riser, Luther Holloway, Judge Leo Boothe, Brad Burget, Johnny Loomis, Bill McHale, Richard "Doll" Hatten and Paul Scott. On-line registry/condolences at www.riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on January 10, 2012

Charles S. Moore, Sr. Funeral services will be held for Charles S. Moore, Sr., 79, at the Chapel of Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Homer on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. with Tod Hibbard, officiating. Interment will follow at Arlington Cemetery in Homer. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, 405 E. 5th St., Homer on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Mr. Moore was born April 7, 1932 in Monroe to Sidney and Bertha Tarbutton Moore. He passed away on Saturday, Jan. 7th in Branson, MO following a sudden illness. Mr. Moore was a loving husband, father and grandfather who cherished devoting his time to his family, especially his grandchildren. Mr. Moore was preceded in death by his parents; also one brother, Robert Harold Moore and two sisters, Hazel Gardner and Helen Cloud. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Rose Evans Moore of Homer; daughter, Cindy Digiovanni and husband, D'Angelo of Choudrant, LA; son, Charles "Chuck" Moore, Jr. and wife Jennifer Byrd of Monroe; four sisters, Mildred Abrams of Swartz, LA, Elva Lois Jean of Little Rock, AR, Mary Emma Norris of Monroe and Betty Cornett of Russellville, AR; one brother, John Richard Moore of Monroe; seven grandchildren, Jarred Digiovanni, Trey Moore, Colby Digiovanni, Jacob Byrd, Bougher Moore, Laura Moore and Izabella Digiovanni; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be his five grandsons and family friend Lloyd Triplett. For friends considering memorials honoring Mr. Moore, his family suggests the American Heart Association . Rose-Neath Funeral Home Homer Chapel 318- 927-6110 Published in The News Star on January 10, 2012

Margie Hale Roberts Funeral services for Margie Hale Roberts, 84, will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, Downsville, Louisiana, with The Reverend J.B. Collingsworth officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Margie was born May 5, 1927, and passed away Sunday, January 8, 2012. She was a member of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir for many years, and was a retired mail carrier in Downsville. Preceding Margie in death were her husband James Roberts; son-in-law Joe Aulds; parents Jim and Bessie Hale of Litroe, brothers K.B. Hale, Clifton Hale, Raymond Hale, Troy Hale, James Hale, Jesse Hale, and Harvey Hale; sisters Faye Maxey, Claudia Ruth Tatum, Mary Murray, and Nell Wallace. She is survived by her daughters Connie Aulds of Coppell, Texas, and Donna Littleton and Ronnie of Farmerville, Louisiana; grandchildren Tara Aulds Williford, Amanda Aulds Sherzer, Brady Littleton, and Jada Littleton; and great grand-daughters Ella Claire Williford, Gracie Williford, Maggie Williford, and Emma Sherzer; several brother and sister-in-laws and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be her nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 10, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, 792 Hwy. 552, Downsville, LA 71234 or a charity of your choice . Online messages may be sent to the family at farrarfh.com Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on January 10, 2012

Harris Wise Funeral services for Mr. Harris Wise, age 82, of Tallulah will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 10, 2012 in the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Jim Reid officiating. Burial will follow in the Silver Cross Cemetery under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home. Masonic Rites will be observed at the cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, until the time of the service at the church. Mr. Wise died early Sunday morning, January 8, 2012 in the Madison Parish Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Hico, LA and had lived in Madison Parish for over 47 years. He was a farmer and a member of the Masonic Lodge #308. Mr. Wise was also a Shriner, a Marine Corp veteran of the Korean war and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Tallulah. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Wasson Wise of Tallulah; one son Neil Wise of Tallulah; one daughter Brenda Folk of West Monroe; one sister Nona Michaud of Bossier City, LA and six grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Randy Lisonbee, Trey Folk, Sebe Wise, Scott Folk, Ryman Busby and Will Folk. In lieu of flowres the family requests memorials be made to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children. Crothers Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah, LA Published in The News Star on January 10, 2012

Elbert B. Clower Jr., 91 Elbert Brader "E.B." Clower Jr. of Monroe, retired U.S. Army, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Kathleen D. Easterling, 68 OAK GROVE — Kathleen Delilah "Kathy" Bain Easterling, a retired cafeteria worker at Forest High School, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery, Forest.

Robert J. Fatherree, 54 Robert Joseph "Bob" Fatherree died Saturday. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Geneve Friday, 85 EROS — Geneve Friday, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Walnut Grove Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Bryant Grubbs, 86 OAK GROVE — Bryant Grubbs, a farmer and pipeliner, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Edgar Hargrove, 81 COLUMBIA — Edgar Hargrove, a paper mill worker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Palestine Baptist Church, west of Columbia. Visitation is 9 a.m. Tuesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

William R. McKenzie, 41 WISNER — William Ray McKenzie, a welder, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Kendricks Ferry Baptist Church, near Wisner. Visitation is 9 a.m. Thursday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Reagan Cemetery, Baskin, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Raymon K. Pecanty, 86 MONTEREY — Raymon Kelley Pecanty, retired from the construction business, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Green Cemetery, Monterey.

Beverly J. Radau, 62 DELHI — Beverly Jean Radau, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Lamar Baptist Church, between Delhi and Crowville. Visitation is 8 a.m. Tuesday until time of service. Burial will be in Lamar Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Elisha Whittington, 99 COLUMBIA — Elisha Whittington, a Caldwell Parish School bus driver, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Brownville Baptist Church, Columbia. Wake services are 6 p.m. Friday at St. Peter Baptist Church, Columbia. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Columbia, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Eddie Williams, 88 Eddie Williams of Monroe, retired Louisiana Gas worker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Previously acknowledged: Calhoun, Dr. Milburn E.: 11 a.m. Thursday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Holston, Lucille: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Garden of Memories Cemetery, Winnfield. Lindsey, Tressie Crain: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Mitchell, Bernice: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Mount Zion Church of Christ Holiness, Gilbert. Taylor, Martha Paulette Wolf: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Cheniere Baptist Church, West Monroe.

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Dr. Mary Ann Goodwyn A celebration of the life of Dr. Mary Ann Goodwyn of Ruston will be held at 3:00 p.m., on Saturday, January 21 in the large, enclosed pavilion (L-6) in Lincoln Parish Park. Marvin McFarland will guide reminiscences of Mary Ann by her friends, colleagues, and students. Dress for the celebration will be casual. Lincoln Parish Park is located just west of State Hwy 33 (Farmerville Highway) at the end of Parish Park Road, about 3.6 miles north of Interstate 20. Check with the gate attendant for directions to the pavilion. Dr. Goodwyn was born in Dallas, TX on July 27, 1946. After a distinguished career as a psychologist, researcher, and college professor, she died in Ruston on January 13, 2012. Dr. Goodwyn's parents were H. Merrill Goodwyn of Colfax and Alene Thurmon Goodwyn of Ruston, both now deceased. She is survived by her brother, H. Merrill Goodwyn, Jr. and his partner Esther Lu Lazarus, both of Ruston; her niece, Sharon L. Goodwyn King of Cortez, Colorado and her daughters Sera, Skylar, and Samantha; and her nephew, David M. Goodwyn of Lafayette and his daughter Jordan. Dr. Goodwyn graduated in 1968 from the University of North Carolina - Greensboro with a BA in Psychology and again in 1971 from the University of Louisiana at Monroe with an MS in Experimental Psychology. Between 1971 and 1976, she served as an Instructor of Psychology at Chowan College in Murfreesboro NC and then at Western State College of Colorado in Gunnison. Between 1976 and 1983, Dr. Goodwyn served as a Research Associate in the Department of Developmental Psychology at the University of Denver, CO, and then as Mental Health Specialist for the Curry County Mental Health Program in Gold Beach, OR. Between 1983 and 1990, Dr. Goodwyn studied Clinical Psychology with a pediatric specialty at the University of Washington in Seattle. While in Seattle, Dr. Goodwyn served as a child development Psychometrist with the Child Development and Mental Retardation Center; a Research Assistant with the Children's Hospital and Medical Center; and a staff therapist for the U.W. Student Counseling Center and the U.W. Suicidal Behaviors Research Clinic. She completed her doctoral program with a one-year internship in Child Clinical Psychology at the Stanford University Medical Center in Palo Alto, CA. Upon receipt of her Ph.D. from U.W. in 1990, Dr. Goodwyn became an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Louisiana in Monroe. In 2006, she accepted a position as Associate Professor of Psychology at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston. Dr. Goodwyn retired from teaching in May of 2011. From 1996 until her death, she was also a clinician in private practice with Behavioral Health Associates with offices in the Lincoln Parish Museum building. Dr. Goodwyn participated in a number of community service activities including consultant to the North Carolina Outward Bound Program; children's programmer for National Public Radio; board member for the Wilderness Experience Program in Denver, CO; board member for the North Central Louisiana Habitat for Humanity's; and volunteer at the Heifer International Ranch in Perryville, AR. She talked of taking a full time position with Heifer after retirement but her health did not permit that. Her family suggests that a contribution to Heifer would be an appropriate way to honor her memory (www.heifer.org). Mary Ann had an innate ability to work with any individual to help them find a clearer picture of themselves and of their direction. She made great use of this ability in her teaching, her practice, her friendships and her work in the community. Upon learning of her death, a long time friend offered a fitting epitaph: "Mary Ann was a good person and did good things for a lot of people. Her presence in Ruston will be missed." Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on January 18, 2012

James Leo (Gator) Perkins, Sr. Funeral services for Mr. James Leo (Gator) Perkins, Sr., 80, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 19, 2012 at New Chapel Hill Baptist Church in West Monroe with Rev. Werner Aswell and Rev. Charles Dupree officiating. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Mr. Perkins was born on December 31, 1931 and passed away on January 17, 2012 in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Perkins had a love of life with family, friends, hunting, fishing, eating, smoking a cigar and Rebel football. He was a Physical Therapist during the Korean War while serving in the United States Air Force. Mr. Perkins was a Christian man who served many years as a deacon at New Chapel Hill Baptist Church and was retired from the paper mill in West Monroe. He loved deeply and was loved deeply by many. He is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Ledelle Barr Perkins, son, Timothy Kyle Perkins, his parents Parley and Mesena Ivory Perkins, brother, Robert Francis Perkins. Survivors include his children, James L. (Jimbo) Perkins Jr. and wife Beth, Conni Perkins Johnson and husband Randy, David Shawn Perkins and wife Bonny all of West Monroe; brothers, William David (Dub) Perkins, Ronald Parley Perkins and Samuel (Danny) Ray Perkins; grandchildren, Thomas Perkins and Jessica Elliott, Ethan and Ian (JoJo) Soignier and David Kyle Perkins; step-grandchildren, Duane and Minette Boyte Grubbs, Jamie and Leslie Johnson, Sidney, Madison and Aiden Winters. Pallbearers will be Billy Martin, Wayne Simmons, Ed Tauton, Sam Stephenson, Warren Perkins, and Bill Perkins. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Online condolence/ registry:www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 18, 2012

Sally Hollis Webb Funeral services for Mrs. Sally Hollis Webb, 85, formerly of Monroe will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 19th at Bayou Oaks Baptist Church in Monroe with Bro. Clyde Sanchez officiating. Interment will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mrs. Webb was born September 8, 1926 and passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2012. She was a retired beautician and a member of Bayou Oaks Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband's: Berry Redden and Thomas E. Webb; daughter-Renee Redden; Parents-Bill & Theo Hollis; brother-Jack Hollis. Survivors include her daughter: Martha Booth (Charlie) of Farmerville; Two brothers: Billy Hollis (Patsy) of Farmerville; James Hollis (Hazel) of Marion; Step-son: Keith Webb (Debbie) of MS. Seven grandchildren; Seven Great Grandchildren & one great great grandchild along with many other relatives and many friends. Visitation will be Wednesday 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., at Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville. Online messages may be sent to the family at farrarfh.com Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on January 18, 2012

Stace D. Bell, 38 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Stace Demond Bell, a laborer, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Central Baptist No. 1 Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lonestar Cemetery.

Otis Buchanan, 85 TALLULAH — Otis Buchanan died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

James E. Craft, 74 OAK GROVE — James E. Craft, a farmer, died Jan. 11. Services are noon Saturday at Good Hope Baptist Church, Pulaski, Miss. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Esther L. Cranford, 90 Esther Lee Cranford, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday at Springhill Cemetery, Swartz. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Ricky Fletcher, 51 Ricky Fletcher of West Monroe, a painter, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Jessie M. Flintroy, 96 Jessie Mae Flintroy of Monroe, a chef, died Monday. 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 Richwood Memorial Gardens.

John Gipson, 81 TALLULAH — John Carrol "Bub" Gipson died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Saints Rest Cemetery, Lincoln Parish. Visitation is 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home.

Elizabeth M. Gunn, 88 MINDEN — Elizabeth M. Gunn, an educator, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Rest Baptist Church. Visitation is noon until 4 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe, and 5:30-8:30 p.m. Miller Funeral Home, Minden. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

John A. Hobson, 67 DODSON — John Allen Hobson, retired grocery store manager, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Friday at New Hope Baptist Church, Jonesboro. Arrangements are under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Helen A. Manly, 86 Helen Albritton Manly of West Monroe, a retired waitress, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 9 a.m. Wednesday at Columbia Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Mary K. McConathy, 73 WINNFIELD — Mary Katherine McConathy, sales, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Southern Funeral Home. Visitation is 5 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hurricane Grove Cemetery, Sikes.

Jessie M. Trim Sr. 73 CHOUDRANT — Jessie Mack Trim Sr., a carpenter, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Owens Memorial Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Indian Village Cemetery, Calhoun.

Monica L. Wilson, 45 Monica Lynn Wilson of Calhoun died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Souls Harbor United Pentecostal Church, Calhoun. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne, under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously acknowledged: Brantley, Charles Wayne "George": 11 a.m. Wednesday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Goodwyn, Mary Ann: 3 p.m. Saturday, Pavilion (L-6), Lincoln Parish Park, Ruston. Maxwell, Jennifer Marie: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Wilson, Jo Baker: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

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

Billy Reid Duke Funeral services for Billy Reid Duke, 76, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 21, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Bill born March 18, 1935, passed into his heavenly Father's arms on January 18, 2012, after a courageous ten-year battle with Alzheimer's. Bill was born and grew up in Lake Providence where he was an avid sportsman and outstanding athlete. He joined the U.S. Army in 1958, and pitched for the Army's baseball team in Germany and throughout Europe, where he met his future bride, Sigrid. They were married in 1959, and returned to Monroe after his tour of duty. Bill began a career in the automotive industry, becoming the General Manager of River's Ford and Courtesy Ford, along with other dealerships in the area. Bill could hardly go anywhere in the community without someone calling out his name and telling him they'd be by for their next vehicle purchase. His love for fishing, hunting and sports continued throughout his life, as many a morning were spent on a lake or in a duck blind with his two sons or friends. Bill is survived by his wife, Sigrid, and brother, Jarvis, and children, Charlie and wife, Rebecca , Karen and husband Michael, David and wife Tonya, and Amy, all of West Monroe, along with his grandchildren, Ashley, Richard, Jason, Jacob, Austin, Blade, twins Matthew & Bryan, Caden, Gabrielle and Gabe. Bill touched the lives of many people with his smile and generosity, and maintained his trademark sense of humor all the way to the end. Friends and family are invited to visitation on Friday, January 20, 2012, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. 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 19, 2012

Frank Allen Jr., 86 TALLULAH — Frank Allen Jr. died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Myrler Auston, 64 RAYVILLE — Myrler Auston died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Rosie Burnett, 101 WISNER — Rosie Burnett, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Light Baptist Church. Burial will be in Holly Grove Cemetery under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Leler Chavies, 94 CROWVILLE — Leler Chavies, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Philadelphia Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Lois Christy, 77 Lois Christy of West Monroe, a dietitian with Ouachita Parish School Board, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lorraine Johnson, 52 BASTROP — Lorraine Johnson died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Eddie Kennedy Jr., 56 RAYVILLE — Eddie Kennedy Jr., a manufacturer, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Agape Full Gospel Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in Popular Chapel Cemetery.

Willie Lewis, 68 RAYVILLE — Willie Lewis died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Clifton Lord, 93 WINNSBORO — Clifton Lord, retired from the U.S. Postal Service, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Temple Baptist Church. Visitation is 5—8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Lone Cedar Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Donna M. McClure, 69 JENA — Donna Maxine McClure, dispatcher with Wurster Oil Co., died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home. Burial will be in Young Cemetery, Jonesville.

Jessie Moore Jr., 69 OAKLAND, Calif. — Jessie Moore, formerly of Collinston, a computer engineer, died Jan. 11. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Cassie W. Neal, 84 Cassie B. Wright Neal of Monroe, a homemaker, died Jan. 11. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Lillie F. Odom, 65 BASTROP — Lillie Fay Odom, a manager at the Council on Aging, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Cherry Hill No. 2 Church, Galion. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

James Perkins Sr., 80 James Leo "Gator" Perkins Sr. of West Monroe, a millwright, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at New Chapel Hill Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Thursday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ruby Perry, 78 BASTROP — Ruby Perry, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery.

Kenneth Roberson, 57 INDIANAPOLIS — Kenneth Roberson, formerly of Rayville, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Willie M. Standifer, 76 Willie Melvin Standifer of Monroe, a retired farmer, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Arack Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville, and 6-7 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Hall Cemetery, Rhymes.

Billy Thomas, 74 COLUMBIA — Billy Thomas, a retired high school coach with Caldwell Parish School System, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Sally Webb, 85 FARMERVILLE — Sally Webb, a retired beautician, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Bayou Oaks Baptist Church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home.

Riley Williams, 71 JONESVILLE — Riley Williams died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Young's Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m. Friday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery.

Augusta Wilmore, 67 DALLAS — Augusta Wilmore, formerly of Mangham, a chef, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Albert Wilson, 85 BASTROP — Albert Wilson died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at William Drive Church of God. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged: Bell, Stace Demond: 1 p.m. Saturday, Central Baptist # 1 Baptist Church. Craft, James E.: noon Saturday, Good Hope Baptist Church, Pulaski, Miss. Cranford, Esther Lee: 2 p.m. Friday, Springhill Cemetery, Swartz. Fletcher, Ricky: 11 a.m. Thursday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Flintroy, Jessie Mae: 11 a.m. Friday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Gipson, John Carrol "Bub": 2 p.m. Thursday, Saints Rest Cemetery, Lincoln Parish. Goodwyn, Mary Ann: 3 p.m. Saturday, Pavilion (L-6), Lincoln Parish Park, Ruston. Gunn, Elizabeth M.: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Rest Baptist Church, Minden. Hobson, John Allen: 11 a.m. Friday, New Hope Baptist Church, Jonesboro. McConathy, Mary Katherine: 2 p.m. Thursday, Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Trim Sr., Jessie Mack: 11 a.m. Thursday, Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston. Wilson, Monica Lynn: 10 a.m. Thursday, Souls Harbor United Pentecostal Church, Calhoun.

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

Oreatha Saterfiel Luttrell Bond Funeral Services for Oreatha Saterfiel Luttrell Bond, 81, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 21, 2012 at First Baptist Church Feazel Chapel in West Monroe. Interment will follow at Mt. Vernon Church Cemetery, West Monroe. Dr. Woods Watson will be officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Bond was born May 3, 1930 in West Monroe, LA and passed away January 19, 2012 after a lengthy illness in West Monroe, LA. She was retired from the Ouachita Parish School System where she was Personnel Director and Reading Coordinator. She also taught several years at Drew Elementary in West Monroe and Lakeshore Elementary in Monroe. Mrs. Bond was a long-time member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe where she taught the Agape ladies Sunday School class for many years. Mrs. Bond is preceded in death by her parents Cecil and Lillian Arrant Saterfiel of West Monroe. She is survived by her husband, James C. Bond Sr and his children James C Bond, Jr., Mrs. Bill Brodie and Mrs Fred Ragland of West Monroe; her son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Linda Luttrell of West Monroe; her grandson, Dr. Eric Luttrell of Eugene, Oregon; her brothers Doyle Saterfiel and his wife Melba, Herbert Saterfiel, and Truman Saterfiel and his wife Freddie of West Monroe; and numerous beloved nieces, nephews and extended family members. The family recommends memorials to La. Baptist Children's Home in Monroe and Mercy Ministries, P. O. Box 111060, Nashville, TN 37222 (designate to West Monroe home). Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 20 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 20, 2012

Roy T. Gray, Jr. Funeral Services for Mr. Roy T. Gray, Jr, 85 of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday January 20, 2012 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Bill Foster and Dr. Jerry Edmondson officiating. Graveside services will be held at 12:30 P.M. Friday January 20, 2012 at the Vicksburg City Cemetery in Vicksburg, MS. Mr. Gray was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi on January 23, 1926 and passed away on January 18, 2012 in West Monroe, Louisiana. He was a graduate of Carr Central High School, attended LSU and NLU. Mr. Gray served in the Army Air Corps in WWII and the Korean War. He worked as an engineering technician for 30 years at Ford Bacon and Davis and 5 years at Grand Gulf Nuclear Station. Mr. Gray was a 32nd degree mason and past member of Barak Shrine Temple, member of the American Legion and past member of the Monroe Auxiliary Police for 13 years and amateur radio operator since 1960. He was a member of the Claiborne United Methodist Church in West Monroe. Survivors include his wife of 64 years Mildred Gray; seven nephews and three nieces; many good friends especially Linda Allison, Gerald Brown, Gary Davis and George Strickland Honorary pallbearers will be George Strickland, Gary Davis, Claude Causey, Gerald Brown, Jerry Hollis, Leo Grayson, George Risdale, and Bob Martin. Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. until service time Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Online condolence/registry: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 20, 2012

Leora Louise Lefors Hamm Graveside services will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at Greenwood Memorial Cemetery, 2202 Military Highway in Pineville, Louisiana for Leora Lefors Hamm who passed away Friday afternoon, January 13, 2011 in Jefferson, Ohio after a long illness. The Rev. Matthew Fricke, Rector of St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in Alexandria, LA will conduct the graveside services. Survivors include her two sons, John Michael, living in Indonesia with wife Miranty, daughter Tyara and son Jessie; Susan Louise Lacy Wheeler, living in Jefferson, Ohio with husband Fred Wheeler and son Clayton; Kenneth Ashley Lacy, living in Charlotte, NC with wife Connie and daughter Megan, son Kenneth resides in Bermuda. Leora was preceded in death by her parents, AC and Jesse Blangy and step father, Jefferson Davis Lefors, her husband of 33 years John Lacy, husband of 20 years Bob Hamm and her son Patrick. A native of South Dakota, Leora lived in Clinton, Mississippi before moving to Alexandria and attending Bolton High School. She spent the biggest part of her life in the Lafayette, Louisiana area where she was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension and active in the Altar Guild and St. Hilda's Guild in the 1970's and 1980's. For a period of time she was employed by Van Eaton and Romero Real Estate as an agent. Some of her favorite roles were that of homemaker, mother and grandmother. Leora was an avid golfer and tennis player winning several local golf and tennis tournaments in Lafayette and Jackson, MS. She also enjoyed her regular bridge games. Leora volunteered with several local charities and was recently associated with the American Cancer Society and the March of Dimes. Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Hamm's name to the USO, Department WS, P. O. Box 96860, Washington, DC 20090-6860. Condolences may be sent to the family c/o Kenneth Lacy, 10400 William Penn Lane, Charlotte, NC 28277. Hixson Bros. Funeral Home Alexandria, LA Published in The News Star on January 20, 2012

Ramona Rosado Perry Funeral services for Ramona Rosado Perry, 85, of Monroe will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Brother Don Wright and Brother James Tate officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mrs. Perry was born on June 26, 1926 in Salinas, Puerto Rico and went to be with the Lord on January 19, 2012 in Monroe, LA. She is preceded in death by a grandson, Mark Agostini. She is survived by her husband: W. E. Perry, Sr.; daughters: Daisy Santiago, Carmen Burgos and Pancho Martinez, Eva Perry Reese and David, Dovie Perry Turner and Craig, Katie Perry Medlin and Donnie, Mary Perry Flannery and Craig and Glory Perry Bledsoe and Lloyd Mason; sons: Frankie Agostini and Margie, Charlie R. Perry and Sandra, W. E. Perry, Jr. and Shelly, Allen R. Perry, and Johnny L. Perry; sister: Cruz Reyes and William and brother: Reynaldo Rosado and Mirsa; 19 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Trey Medlin, Bull Medlin, Jessie Reese, Bryan Bledsoe, Travis Bledsoe and Allen Lee. Honorary pallbearers will be: Jamie Rice and John-John San Miguel. The family gives special thanks to Dr. Michael Hayward, Amedisys Home Health nurses, and Hospice Compassus. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 20, 2012 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 20, 2012

Billy F. Thomas Funeral services for Billy F. Thomas, age 74 of Kelly, will be held at 2 PM Saturday, January 21, 2012 from the sanctuary of Old Bethel Baptist Church in Clarks with Rev. Todd Whittington officiating. Interment will follow at Old Bethel Cemetery in Clarks. Visitation will be Friday evening at Old Bethel Baptist Church from 5 PM to 8 PM then again Saturday from 12 PM until time of service. Mr. Thomas was born in Kelly, LA on March 24, 1937 and died Wednesday, January 18, 2012. He was retired from Caldwell Parish School Board where he was Principal of Grayson Elementary, Assistant Principal of Caldwell Parish Jr. High, Coach and Teacher at Caldwell Parish High School. He worked at Louisiana State Penitentiary, on the Board of Kelly Water District and has been a Deputy Sheriff of Caldwell Parish. He was preceded in death by his parents: Lonnie Thomas and Ethel Martin Thomas. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Curry Thomas of Kelly, two children and their spouses: Rev. Keith and Mary Thomas of Kelly and Karla and Kerry Keowen of Central, grandchildren: Sawyer Thomas and spouse, Trevor of Plant City, FL, Reed Thomas and spouse, Jordan of Natchitoches, Kade Keowen of New Roads and Kory Keowen of Central, one great-grandchild, Claire Thomas of Plant City, FL, siblings: Dorothy Newsom and spouse, Robert of Kelly and Shirley Turner and spouse, Jim of Columbia and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Kerry Keowen, Kade Keowen, Kory Keowen, Reed Thomas, Trevor Thomas and Dwayne Newsom. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Old Bethel Christian Academy Baseball/Softball Complex Fund, PO Box 95, Clarks, LA 71415. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on January 20, 2012

Bryce Bell, 36 DENTON, Texas — Bryce Bell, formerly of Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5:45 p.m. Friday with family hour from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Zora Jane Cole, 85 KILGORE, Texas — Zora Jane McKaskle Cole died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Rader Funeral Home. Burial will be in Danville Cemetery.

Lonnie Crockett, 62 COLUMBIA — Lonnie Crockett, a retired logger, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Billy R. Duke, 76 Billy Reid Duke of Monroe, an auto salesman, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Miners Good, 76 Miners Good of Monroe, a retired janitor with Monroe City Schools, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Roy T, Gray Jr., 85 Roy T, Gray Jr. of West Monroe, a retired engineering technician at Ford Bacon & Davis, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Friday until service time at the funeral home. Graveside services are 12:30 p.m. in Vicksburg City Cemetery, Vicksburg, Miss.

Margaret M. Griffing, 93 CLINTON, Ark. — Margaret M. Griffing, formerly of Winnsboro, a retired beautician, died Jan. 11. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home.

Delton L. Hicks, 52 CHATHAM — Delton Lamar Hicks, a plywood factory laborer, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Clair Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Nathaniel Jones, 59 Nathaniel Jones of Monroe, a laborer, died Saturday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Friday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Janet M. Kennedy, 51 OAK GROVE — Janet M. Almond Kennedy, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is 6—9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Reeks Cemetery.

Mamie Murphy, 88 Mamie Murphy of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.

Ernest Elmo Murry, 83 MONTGOMERY — Ernest Elmo Murry died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Montgomery Church of Christ. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery, Colfax, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home.

Cassie B. Neal, 84 Cassie B. Wright Neal of Monroe, a homemaker, died Jan. 11. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Joe O. Wilson, 96 RUSTON — Joe O. Wilson, a retired commercial painter, died Jan. 7. Services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday at King's Funeral Home. Visitation 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bonner Cemetery.

Roger Wooten, 54 KELLY — Roger Wooten, a retired security guard, died Saturday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Joe Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in St. Joe/St. Bethel Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged: Bell, Stace Demond: 1 p.m. Saturday, Central Baptist # 1 Baptist Church. Burnett, Rosie: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Light Baptist Church, Wisner. Craft, James E.: noon Saturday, Good Hope Baptist Church, Pulaski, Miss. Chavies, Leler: 1 p.m. Saturday, Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville. Cranford, Esther Lee: 2 p.m. Friday, Springhill Cemetery, Swartz. Flintroy, Jessie Mae: 11 a.m. Friday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Goodwyn, Mary Ann: 3 p.m. Saturday, Pavilion (L-6), Lincoln Parish Park, Ruston. Gunn, Elizabeth M.: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Rest Baptist Church, Minden. Hobson, John Allen: 11 a.m. Friday, New Hope Baptist Church, Jonesboro. Kennedy Jr., Eddie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Agape Full Gospel Church, Rayville. Lord, Clifton: 11 a.m. Friday, Temple Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Odom, Lillie Fay: 2 p.m. Friday, Cherry Hill No. 2 Church, Galion. Perry, Ruby: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Standifer, Willie Melvin: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Arack Baptist Church, Monroe. Williams, Riley: 2 p.m. Friday, Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville. Wilson, Albert: 1 p.m. Friday, William Drive Church of God, Bastrop.

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

Lois Baugh Christy Funeral services for Lois Baugh Christy, 77 of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Cypress Baptist Church West Monroe. Bro. Larry Eubanks and Bro. Lemiel Baugh will be officiating. Interment will follow at Cypress Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Christy was born December 11, 1934 in Eros, LA and passed away January 18, 2012 in West Monroe. She loved to cook, garden and hunt and was an active member of Cypress Baptist Church. Mrs. Christy loved her family and her church family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Christy of 36 years; parents, Richard Ted Baugh and Mary Harper Baugh; brothers, Melvin Baugh and Marshall Baugh; sister, Helen Baugh Lay; step-grandchild, Tiffany Still. Mrs. Christy is survived by her sons; Tommy Leon Christy and wife Ginger, Richard Lynn Christy and wife Shona; 5 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren; 6 step-great-grandchildren; 5 brothers and 8 sisters; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Gary Christy, Terry Baugh, David Smith, Stephen Baugh, Duston Baugh, Brian Baugh, Brad Osbon and Erik Aswell. Visitation will be held Saturday 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, 2012

Frances Amanda Cobb Mott Funeral services for Frances Amanda Cobb Mott, 65, are scheduled for 2:00 pm Saturday, January 21, 2012 at St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 2816 Deborah Drive in Monroe. The Reverend James Benbrook will be officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 noon until 2:00 PM in the Sanctuary. Interment will be held at the Rhymes Memorial Cemetery on the Rhymes Plantation in Richland Parish. Amanda was born June 19, 1946 to Dr. and Mrs. Ben Cobb and died at her residence on January 19, 2012. Amanda was a graduate of Neville High School and ULM, where she received a Bachelor's degree in Art History and a Master's degree in English. As the owner of Amanda Morgan Interiors, she infused countless homes with beauty and countless lives with style. Her love of her family, her horses, and the great outdoors was inspirational to all of those who knew her. Amanda is preceded in death by her husband Neil Woodard Mott Jr. and her father, Dr. Ben B Cobb. She is survived by her children: Cobb Morgan, wife Shawn and daughter, Auburn; Marlowe Barham, husband, Preston, and children Tyler and Carlee; Amiee Shlottman, husband, Jeremy, and son Travis. Also surviving her is her mother Robertine Rhymes Cobb and her sisters: Roberta Joseph and husband, Colley; Janie Barham and husband, Andy; Bibb Ingram and husband, Carlos; Caroline Boggs and husband, Drexell; and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her step sons Woodard Mott, wife, Sondra, and children, Anna Margaret, and Neil; George Mott, Selby Mott, and son Emmett. Pallbearers will be Will and Micah Barham, Hunter, Walker and Thomas Boggs, Stewart Ingram, and David and Joshua Joseph. Honorary pallbearers will be Hardeman Cordell, Joe Files, Tommy Grant, Steve Haedicke, Connie Mott, and Robert Oliver. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Dr. Ben Cobb, MD Memorial Nursing Scholarship, ULM Foundation, 700 University Avenue, Monroe, LA 71290. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 21, 2012

Oreatha L. Bond, 81 Oreatha Saterfiel Luttrell Bond of West Monroe, retired Ouachita Parish School Board personnel director, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Feazel Chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Otis Buchanan Sr., 85 TALLULAH — Otis Buchanan Sr., an appliance repairman, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Pleasant Grove No. 2 Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. Sunday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery.

Ophelia Calloway, 79 Ophelia Calloway of West Monroe, a librarian, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Allen Chapel A.M.E., Monroe. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Monday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Sharon K. Frost, 58 Sharon Kaye Frost of Calhoun, a phlebotomist, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lucille Jones, 91 WINNSBORO — Lucille Jones died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in White Swan Cemetery.

Jerry Killingsworth, 70 WINNSBORO — Jerry "Jerry K" Killingsworth died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Cynthia Ann King, 52 DODSON — Cynthia Ann King, a day care director, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church, Winnfield. Visitation is 5 p.m. Saturday at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burial will be in Fellowship Cemetery, Sikes.

Jessie Moore Jr., 69 OAKLAND, Calif. — Jessie Moore Jr., formerly of Collinston, died Jan. 11. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. Tuesday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Trousdale Hill Cemetery, Collinston.

Anna Morris, 72 LUBBOCK, Texas — Anna Ruth Morris, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Zion Hill Baptist Church, Williana. Burial will be in Liberty Chapel Cemetery, Williana, under the direction of Southern Funeral Homes.

Bobby Ray Phillips, 68 RAYVILLE — Bobby Ray Phillips, a truck driver, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Kenneth Roberson, 57 INDIANAPOLIS — Kenneth Roberson, formerly of Rayville, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joe Baptist Church, Clay. Visitation is 10 a.m. Tuesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in New Prosperity Cemetery, Clay, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Lovies Robinson, 57 TALLULAH — Lovies Robinson, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Tresia Russell, 57 CHOUDRANT — Tresia Russell, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Chatham Cemetery.

Beatrice Smith, 88 Beatrice Smith of Calhoun, a retired optician, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Rufus Steward, 41 LAUREL LAND, Texas — Rufus "Happy" Steward, a plywood company employee, died Monday. Services are noon Monday at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, Spearsville. Visitation is 9 a.m. Monday. Arrangements are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Billy F. Thomas, 74 KELLY — Billy F. Thomas, a retired educator-principal, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Old Bethel Baptist Church, Clarks. Visitation is noon Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Dora Washington, 94 Dora Washington of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Augusta Wilmore, 67 DALLAS — Augusta Wilmore, formerly of Mangham, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Matthew Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation is noon until 2 p.m. Saturday at Lotts Mortuary, Dallas. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Roger Wooten, 54 Roger Wooten of Monroe, a retired security guard, died Saturday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Joe Baptist Church, Kelly. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Saturday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in St. Joe/St. Bethel Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged: Bell, Bryce: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Bell, Stace Demond: 1 p.m. Saturday, Central Baptist # 1 Baptist Church. Burnett, Rosie: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Light Baptist Church, Wisner. Craft, James E.: noon Saturday, Good Hope Baptist Church, Pulaski, Miss. Chavies, Leler: 1 p.m. Saturday, Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville. Duke, Billy Reid: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Goodwyn, Mary Ann: 3 p.m. Saturday, Pavilion (L-6), Lincoln Parish Park, Ruston. Griffing, Margaret M.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Gunn, Elizabeth M.: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Rest Baptist Church, Minden. Hicks, Delton Lamar: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Clair Baptist Church, Chatham. Kennedy Jr., Eddie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Agape Full Gospel Church, Rayville. Kennedy, Janet M. Almond: 10 a.m. Saturday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Murphy, Mamie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Neal, Cassie B. Wright: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Luke Baptist Church, Monroe. Perry, Ruby: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Standifer, Willie Melvin: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Arack Baptist Church, Monroe. Wilson, Joe O.: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, King's Funeral Home, Ruston.

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

Joseph Hiram Lambert A native of West Monroe died Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at his home in Covington. He was 84 years old. He was retired as an owner of Lambert's Patient Aids in Metairie. He was a Navy veteran and served two tours of duty on the U.S.S. Fanshaw Bay. He is survived by his companion of 25 years, Dorothy Copeland; his sister, Patricia Norris of Zachary; his brother and sister-in-law, Benny and Carolyn Lambert of Zachary and sister and brother-in-law, Lily and Tommy Jackson of West Monroe and many nieces and nephews. He preceded in death by his wife, Velda; his parents, George and Blanche Lambert; two brothers, George H. Lambert and Gene Lambert and a sister, Beverly Ann Carroll. He was a very unique and private individual and as he requested there will be no services. His family asks that any donations be made to your local animal shelter. Special thanks to his nurses from St. Joseph's Hospice and private duty nurses. He will be deeply missed. Published in The News Star on January 22, 2012

Heard "Josh" Odom, Jr. Funeral services for Heard "Josh" Odom, Jr., 82, of the Conway Community, will be 2:00 PM Monday, January 23, 2012 in the Chapel of Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville. Officiating will be Rev. Kurt Auger. Masonic burial rites will follow in Conway Cemetery. Mr. Odom died Saturday, January 21, 2012 in Farmerville. Mr. Odom was a member of Conway Baptist Church and also a member of Farmerville F &AM Lodge #53 for 59 years. He was retired from the KOCH plant in Sterlington where he had worked for 40 years and 4 months. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Joyce Weaver Odom, Brother, W.G. Odom and sister in law Ruby, Grandson, Ryan Oleveaux and Great Granddaughter, Carson Odom. He is survived by his wife, Janice LaPrarie Odom of Conway, Daughter, Martha Joan McQuillin of Monroe, Sons, Billy Ray Odom of Conway and John Phillip Odom and wife Monica of Monroe. Step Children, Kay Thompson and husband Dan of Shreveport, Terry Laprarie of Monroe, Barry LaPrarie and wife Michelle of Shreveport, Larry LaPrarie and wife Karen of Shreveport, Gary LaPrarie and wife Sadie of Knoxville, TN. 19 Grandchildren, 18 Great Grandchildren and numerous Nieces, Nephews and extended family. Pallbearers will be, John Odom, Shane Wooley, Stacy Odom, Richey Von Albritton, Barry LaPrarie, and Dan Thompson. Honorary Pallbearers will be, Joe Brantley, Sherriff Bob Buckley, Mayor Stein Baughman, John Preus, Brian Tucker and Fred Stewart. Visitation will from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Sunday, January 22, 2012 at the funeral home. To leave an online message for the family please visit www.farrarfh.com. Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Published in The News Star on January 22, 2012

Beatrice Brownlee Smith Graveside services for Beatrice Brownlee Smith, 89, of Calhoun, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, January 22, 2012, at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Calhoun, LA with Rev. Lindle Stewart officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Smith, a retired optician, passed away Friday, January 20, 2012, at the Rayville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Survivors include her son, Jerry Buddy Coghlan and wife Judy; and five grandchildren. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 22, 2012

Pauline Haney Burkett Strange Funeral Services for Mrs. Pauline Haney Burkett Strange, 85 of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM Monday, January 23, 2012 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Pastor Nathan Thornton officiating. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Strange was born March 13, 1926 and died January 20, 2012. She was a member of Living Way Apostolic Church in West Monroe. Pauline was also a member of the Women of the Moose Lodge of West Monroe where she was coordinator of the swimming pool. She was a beautician in the 1950's and until her retirement, Pauline was the operator for Wal-Mart Super Center in Monroe. Her pride and joy was her family. She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings. Survivors include: daughter, Judy Dunn; sister, Edith May Dyke; step-children, Willie Kerrigan and wife Carol, Charles "Bo" Strange, Glen Strange, Kenny Chilton and wife Janice, and Frances Balance and husband Bo; grandchildren, Ricky Dunn and wife Lori, Trina Dunn, Brett Dunn and wife Pam; and numerous step grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Ricky Dunn, Brett Dunn, James Dunn, Wayne Hart, Willie Kerrigan, and Glen Strange. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 22, 2012

David E. Diggs, 55 TALLULAH -- David E. Diggs died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Heard Odom Jr., 82 FARMERVILLE -- Heard Odom Jr., a retired instrument technician, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Farrar Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Conway Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home.

Trudy J. Pepper, 83 Trudy Jane Pepper of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Monday at Maplewood Baptist Church Cemetery on Naft Avenue in Bastrop. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Pauline H.B. Strange, 85 Pauline Haney Burkett Strange, of West Monroe, a beautician, died Friday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial is in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens Cemetery, West Monroe.

Lynn D. Tiller, 78 Lynn Dale Tiller, of West Monroe, a retired federal employee, died Sunday. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paschal Catholic Church, West Monroe. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial is at St. Paschal Catholic Church Cemetery, West Monroe.

Previously acknowledged: Buchanan Sr., Otis: 11 a.m. Monday, Pleasant Grove No. 2 Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Calloway, Ophelia: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Allen Chapel A.M.E., Monroe. Cruse, Betty Jo: 2 p.m. Monday, Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Jena. Frost, Sharon "Kaye": 2 p.m. Monday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Fuller, Robert: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Jackson, Flanders "Ned": 1 p.m. Tuesday, King Ollie Baptist Church, Monroe. Killingsworth, Jerry Glen "Jerry K": 10 a.m. Monday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Moore Jr., Jessie: 11 a.m. Wednesday, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Murphy, Nancy Simpson: 10 a.m. Monday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Roberson, Kenneth: 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. Joe Baptist Church, Clay. Steward, Rufus "Happy": noon Monday, Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, Spearsville. West, Alice: 2 p.m. Monday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe.

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

Charles R. Ryan Services for Charles R. Ryan, 84, of Start, LA will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel-Rayville, LA with Rev. Marshal Sevier officiating, internment to follow in Start Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA. Mr. Charlie was born March 13, 1928 in Los Angeles, CA and passed away January 21, 2012 in Monroe, LA. A member of Crew Lake United Methodist Church and an avid reader, Mr. Charlie retired as a skilled medical Technician from the United States Air Force after serving twenty years. He then worked as a medical technician for a Federal Penitentiary and as a field director of the American Red Cross. He later worked for Fleet Finance Co. and retired from Delta Finance Company. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Lillian Bell Ryan, a brother John Ryan, daughters Andrea Ryan and Charlene Ryan, the love of his life and wife for over 53 years Francis "Ko Ko" Ryan. A loving husband, father, grandfather and friend he leaves behind to cherish his memory two sons James Ricky Ryan and his wife Linda, Mark Ryan and his wife Kelly, daughters, Sandra Lehman and her husband Stanley Lehman and Lillian Whitten and her husband Mickey, grand children, Tresia Weeks, Clay Whitten, Jennifer Whitten Montgomery, Sandra Kay Lehman Boehnke, Richard Ryan, Stephanie Ryan Sessum, Samantha Ryan, Hank Ryan and Andy Ryan. Many great grandchildren and extended family, best friend Billie White as well as his faithful pet Blue. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Crew Lake United Methodist Church. Online registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on January 23, 2012

Dr. Charles F. Thomas Dr. Charles F. Thomas, known to friends, former students and ball players as "Coach" or "Red", died on January 22, 2012, at home in Natchitoches after a long battle with the effects of Alzheimer's disease. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Betty French Thomas, and his sisters, Josie Cullins and Doris Stephens. Dr. Thomas lived a very full and active life as educator, coach and athlete but, most especially, as a loving husband and parent. He was 93 years old at the time of his death. Thomas is survived by his wife of 68 years, the former Sadie Grezaffi of Batchelor, La; his sister Patty Sue Moore of Hope, Arkansas; nine children, Chuck Thomas and Pat, Elizabeth Walsh and Dan, Tina Stroud and Gilbert, Luke Thomas and Beth, Tim Thomas and Vicky, Mary Pracchia and John, Doris Stockwell and C.L., Nancy Teegardin and Joe, and Mike Thomas and Tammy; twenty-three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren as well as a very close and special person, Patsy A. Thomas. Thomas grew up in Texarkana, Arkansas, where he was a talented student-athlete. Subsequently, beginning in 1940, Thomas was a student, coach, professor and administrator at Northwestern State University. While a student, Thomas was on the track and field team but excelled as a standout basketball player and was the school's first basketball All-American. He was selected to the Helms Hall of Fame in basketball in 1957 and was named to the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 1968. After graduation Thomas served in the United States Navy from 1941-1945, and returned to Louisiana after World War II. He coached basketball and football at Bastrop High School from 1945 to 1950 and became an assistant professor and head basketball coach at Northwestern in 1950. He led the Demons to two conference championships in seven years and never experienced a losing season. Thomas left coaching to complete his doctorate in education and entered the classroom fulltime in 1957 as an associate professor. From 1961-62 Dr. Thomas served as the state supervisor for health and physical education in the Louisiana State Department of Education before returning to NSU in 1963 as a full professor. He became the head of the Department of HPE&R in 1964, the Dean of Administration in 1966 and the Dean of the College in 1967. In 1968 he assumed the position of Vice President of Academic Affairs, a position he held until his retirement from NSU in 1978. After retiring from Northwestern, Thomas held teaching positions at the University of North Texas and Tulane University. He was named to the NSU Hall of Distinction, the Long Purple Line, in 1993 and the Hall of Distinguished Educators by the NSU College of Education in 2007. "Coach" Thomas remained active and sought adventure throughout his life, including his retirement. In addition to serving on the Board of Directors for the Exchange Bank in Natchitoches, he also served as a scout for the New York Knickerbockers from 1958 -1977. He was an accomplished badminton player as evidenced by the many titles he earned both at the state and national levels. Red Thomas remained a sports enthusiast and athlete even after his retirement from competition becoming an avid runner and occasional tandem-bike rider with his wife Sadie. Friends are invited to a visitation with the family on Tuesday, the 24th of January 2012, beginning at 12 noon until 1:30 P.M. at Blanchard- St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, La. Recitation of the holy rosary will begin at 1:30 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, the 24th of January 2012, at the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Natchitoches, LA. at 2:30 P.M. under the direction of Father Irion St. Romaine. Burial will follow the service in the Catholic Cemetery in Natchitoches, La. The Thomas family requests in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Charles F. and Sadie G. Thomas Scholarship fund through the NSU Foundation, Alumni Center, Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, LA 71457 or a charity of your choice . Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home Natchitoches, LA Published in The News Star on January 23, 2012

Alice Louise Greer West Funeral services for Alice Louise Greer West, 81, of Bush, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, January 23, 2012, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Bill Lewis officiating. Interment will follow in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. West was born December 23, 1930 in Texarkana, AR, and died Saturday, January 21, 2012, at Regency Hospital in Covington, LA. Survivors include her children, Barbara West Agathen and husband Paul of Washington, MO, Donna West Landry and husband Barney of Bush, LA, and Kenneth Richard West and wife Judith of Covington, LA; seven grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren, one sister, Ruby Greer Reeves of Monroe; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation is Monday from 12:00 Noon until service time at the mausoleum chapel. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 23, 2012

Gloy V. Burgess, 92 BASTROP — Gloy V. Burgess, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Victory Tabernacle Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge.

Sheron G. Chellette, 54 RUSTON — Sheron Gay Chellette, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Sharon Baptist Church, Kindletown. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Elsie C. Edwards, 90 DELHI — Elsie G. Copes Edwards, a World War II Army veteran, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Pentecostal Tabernacle, Delhi. Visitation is 10 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Epps Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Robert B. Elkins, 53 COLUMBIA — Robert B. Elkins, a correctional officer, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Banks Springs Baptist Church, Columbia. Burial will be in Fellowship Cemetery under direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Erwin W. Evans, 84 BEEKMAN COMMUNITY — Erwin Wolfe "Hookey" Evans, constable for Morehouse Parish Ward 2, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hughes Chapel Methodist Church. Visitation is noon Tuesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Charles E. Harris Jr., 28 Charles Edward Harris Jr. of Monroe, machine operator, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Roy D. Hart, 79 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Roy Dean Hart, retired associate superintendent of East Carroll Parish School Systems, died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1 p.m. Wednesday until service time. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Park Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Oscar A. Montpelier, 77 VIDALIA — Oscar A. Montpelier, a retired truck driver, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Ridgecrest Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, near Winnsboro.

Jessie Moore Jr., 69 OAKLAND, Calif. — Jessie Moore, formerly of Collinston, died Jan. 11. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. Tuesday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Trousdale Hill Cemetery, Collinston.

Bobby R. Phillips, 68 RAYVILLE — Bobby Ray Phillips, a truck driver, died Thursday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Feb. 4 at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Kenneth Roberson, 57 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Kenneth Roberson, formerly of Rayville, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joe Baptist Church, Rhymes. Visitation is 10 a.m. Tuesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in New Prosperity Cemetery, Ruston, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Charles R. Ryan, 84 START — Charles Ralph Ryan, a retired Air Force master sergeant, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Start Cemetery.

Eunice M. Sides, 93 JONESVILLE — Eunice M. Sides, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Evangeline Baptist Church in Wildsville. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Edna L. Simpson, 66 Edna Leona Simpson of West Monroe, a licensed practical nurse, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Ansley Union Church Cemetery, Ruston. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously acknowledged: Calloway, Ophelia: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Allen Chapel A.M.E., Monroe. Fuller, Robert: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Jackson, Flanders "Ned": 1 p.m. Tuesday, King Ollie Baptist Church, Monroe. Moore Jr., Jessie: 11 a.m. Wednesday, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Tiller, Lynn Dale: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, St. Paschal Catholic Church, West Monroe.

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

Breathen Thomas 101st Airborne 1919-2005 He loved his dog (Misfit) and his cigars.

Lynn Dale Tiller Funeral Services for Mr. Lynn Dale Tiller, 78, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at St. Paschal Catholic Church, West Monroe with Father Frank Coens officiating the Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow at St. Paschal Catholic Church Cemetery, West Monroe. Lynn Dale died January 22, 2012 at Glenwood Hospital after a lengthy illness which he faced with courage and his never ending sense of humor. He was born to George Dale and Willie Pearl "Bill" Sauls Tiller on December 18, 1933 in Wolfe City, TX. At a young age he moved, along with his family, to Clarksville, TX. After graduating from East Texas State University he moved his wife and children to Monroe, LA in 1968 to begin his career with the Social Security Administration. Mr. Tiller attended Mass at Jesus the Good Shepherd and St. Paschal Catholic Churches. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. Being a "Jack- of- all- Trades," he rarely found anything that he couldn't fix. He had many varied interests, most especially Ham Radio and marksmanship. He enjoyed playing dominoes and Rook with friends, and his endless exploration of computers and electronics. Lynn was a longstanding member of the Twin Cities Ham Club having served as both President and Treasurer. He was also a member of the Y.M.C.A. Twin Cities Y's Men's Club. He was Assistant Scout Master of Troop 231 in Monroe for several years. Through his work and interests he met and made many lifelong friends. Lynn is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Bettye Tiller Wright. Lynn is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dr. Mary Sue Miesch Tiller; his three children, Dr. Chuck Tiller and wife Megyn, of Shreveport, Mary Lynn Tiller Willett and husband Carl, of West Monroe; and Jo Anne Tiller, of West Monroe; grandsons, David Willett and wife Tara, of Ruston, Carlin Willett, Evan Willett and intended Kate Goodwin, all of West Monroe, George Tiller of Houston, TX; nephews, Jim Bob Wright , of San Antonio, TX and Billy Dale Wright, of Clarksville, TX; and also is survived by a large extended family and numerous close family friends. Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews, Mike Miesch and Mark Miesch. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Rosary Services will be held at 4:00PM Tuesday, January 24, 2012 with Monsignor Edmund Moore officiating. The family would like to thank the many friends and health care attendants who encouraged and supported us in so many ways throughout Lynn Dale's illness. A special thanks to Tim and Janice Segars, and Darrel and Susie Robinson; your friendship knows no boundaries and we will be forever grateful for your love and support. Any memorials can be made to the St. Paschal Catholic Church building fund; Meals on Wheels of Ouachita Parish; The American Diabetes Association ; Boy Scouts of America, Norwela Council Shooting Sports Fund, 3508 Beverly Place, Shreveport, LA 71104; Pilots for Patients, or the charity of your choice . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 24, 2012

Wanda G. Bradley, 56 WINNSBORO — Wanda Gail Bradley died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Elsie Edwards, 90 DELHI — Elsie G. Copes Edwards, a World War II Army veteran, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Pentecostal Tabernacle UPC. Visitation is 10 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Epps Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Louis Ferrington Jr., 73 WISNER — Louis "Pipe" Ferrington died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at South Central Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Miners Good, 76 Miners Good of Monroe, a laborer, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

George A. Jacobs, 91 George A. Jacobs of Monroe, a minister and retired operations manager for Morton Salt, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Dorothy A. Meshell, 68 CROWVILLE — Dorothy Ann Meshell, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Hannah Parker, 19 CROWVILLE — Hannah Gené Parker died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery.

Flo Sharp, 86 DELHI — Flo Sharp, former owner and operator of Flo's Consignment Shop, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Louis Clark Waller, 67 Louis Clark Waller of Monroe, a pipefitter at Riverwood (Graphic Packaging), died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at First Assembly of God, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in McCormick Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Paul Weddle Sr., 70 BASTROP — Paul Weddle Sr., a truck driver, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Harmony Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged: Burgess, Gloy V.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Victory Tabernacle Church. Chellette, Sheron Gay: 10 a.m. Thursday, Sharon Baptist Church, Kindletown. Hart, Roy Dean: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Montpelier, Oscar A.: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Ridgecrest Baptist Church. Moore Jr., Jessie: 11 a.m. Wednesday, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Phillips, Bobby Ray: 2 p.m. Saturday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Sides, Eunice M.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Evangeline Baptist Church, Wildsville. Simpson, Edna Leona: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Ansley Union Church Cemetery, Ruston. Tiller, Lynn Dale: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, St. Paschal Catholic Church, West Monroe.

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

Andy Bloomer Funeral services for Andy Bloomer, 75, of Monroe, LA, will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, January 26, 2012 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Rev. Terry Mims officiating and interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mr. Bloomer was born on July 21, 1936 in McGehee, AR and passed away on January 23, 2012 in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Bloomer retired from the Monroe Fire Department as District Fire Chief after working 40 years with the fire department. He was a co-owner of River City Pets which is now closed. He also served his country in the U. S. Marine Corps. He is survived by his wife of 49 years: Glenda Holley Bloomer; daughter: Andrea Bloomer; son Andrew Bloomer and wife, Laura; granddaughters: Mary Lynn Bloomer and Lauren Holley Bloomer; sister: Barbara Messina Hidalgo and husband, Don; brothers: Jack Woltman and Gary Bloomer; special nephew: J. Rodney Messina; nieces: Elizabeth Davis, Barbara Miletello, Kelly Messina, and Julie Walmsley; numerous great nieces and a great nephews; aunts: June Swayze and Julie Blount. He was preceded in death by a daughter: Shelly Bloomer; mother: Dorothy Bloomer Woltman and father: Rodney Bloomer. Pallbearers will be: Benny Duncan, Bruce Moore, Douglas Polk, Tony Cain, Michael Haddad, and Johnny Jacobs. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Monroe Fire Department. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, January 25, 2012 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 25, 2012

Prentice Glen May Funeral services for Prentice Glen May, 50, of Monroe, LA will be held at Griffin Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 26, 2012 with Rev. Butch Pilcher officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Cemetery in Calhoun, LA. Prentice was born on June 1, 1961 in Monroe, LA and passed away suddenly Sunday, January 22, 2012. He worked as a diesel mechanic at Southern Industrial of Rayville, LA. He was a loving father, brother, and uncle. Prentice loved fishing and spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Prentice "Jack" May and Mary Ann Evans May, and two brothers, Stephen May and John May. Prentice is survived by his daughter, Rebecca May of New Orleans; his son, Glen Michael May of West Monroe; brothers, Jimmy May and wife Jerri of West Monroe; Henry May of Fort Worth, TX; sisters, Kathy Hunt and husband Richard of West Monroe; Jacki May of West Monroe and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Pallbearers will be Bobby Stokes, Billy Frost, Rock Frost, John Gulledge, Tony Rollins, and Johnathan Dew. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Griffin Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 25, 2012

Wanda G. Bradley, 56 WINNSBORO — Wanda Gail Bradley died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Elsie Edwards, 90 DELHI — Elsie G. Copes Edwards, a World War II Army veteran, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Pentecostal Tabernacle UPC. Visitation is 10 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Epps Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Louis Ferrington Jr., 73 WISNER — Louis "Pipe" Ferrington died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at South Central Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Miners Good, 76 Miners Good of Monroe, a laborer, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

George A. Jacobs, 91 George A. Jacobs of Monroe, a minister and retired operations manager for Morton Salt, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Dorothy A. Meshell, 68 CROWVILLE — Dorothy Ann Meshell, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Hannah Parker, 19 CROWVILLE — Hannah Gené Parker died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery.

Flo Sharp, 86 DELHI — Flo Sharp, former owner and operator of Flo's Consignment Shop, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Louis Clark Waller, 67 Louis Clark Waller of Monroe, a pipefitter at Riverwood (Graphic Packaging), died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at First Assembly of God, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in McCormick Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Paul Weddle Sr., 70 BASTROP — Paul Weddle Sr., a truck driver, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Harmony Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged: Burgess, Gloy V.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Victory Tabernacle Church. Chellette, Sheron Gay: 10 a.m. Thursday, Sharon Baptist Church, Kindletown. Hart, Roy Dean: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Montpelier, Oscar A.: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Ridgecrest Baptist Church. Moore Jr., Jessie: 11 a.m. Wednesday, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Phillips, Bobby Ray: 2 p.m. Saturday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Sides, Eunice M.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Evangeline Baptist Church, Wildsville. Simpson, Edna Leona: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Ansley Union Church Cemetery, Ruston. Tiller, Lynn Dale: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, St. Paschal Catholic Church, West Monroe.

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

Delilah "JoAnn" Brister Graveside services for Delilah "JoAnn" Brister, 67 of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, January 27, 2012 at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Brister was born November 5, 1944 in Ruston, LA and passed away January 24, 2012 in Monroe. She worked for the Palace, ONB and Globe Life for many years. Mrs. Brister was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Brister and parents, Walter and Peggy Higginbotham. Mrs. Brister is survived by her son, Todd Hicks and a grandson, Wesley Hicks; several nieces and nephews. A special thanks to St. Francis Medical Center, MICU Staff and especially Courtney, Jeff, Dr. Fincher and Dr. Lee. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 26, 2012

George A. Jacobs Funeral services for George A. Jacobs, 91, of Monroe, LA will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 27, 2012 at Community Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Danny McIlveene and Rev. Mike Sims officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. George was born on July 15, 1920 in Lapite, Arkansas and passed away at his home surrounded by his family on January 24, 2012. He retired as Manager of Morton Salt, Inagua, Bahamas after working in paradise for 37 years. He loved the people of Inagua. After retiring he moved back to Monroe at his wife's urging to be close to their family. In 1985 he became an ordained minister to begin serving his Lord full time and retired after many years as pastor of Pleasant Hill Church in West Monroe. He also volunteered at St. Francis Hospital with the auxiliary for 24 years always telling everyone he was "the first pink lady in blue pants". He served his country in World War II in the Navy and was aboard LST 353 when it sank at West Loch, Pearl Harbor in 1944. He was very active with RSVP and drove the teenagers near and far for activities. He loved to bowl and play cards with his family and friends and was an avid visitor to those who were sick and to all his family and extended family and friends doing anything that was needed. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Bessie Jacobs, his wife of 63 years, Nelda Bryan Jacobs, son, Alvin Jacobs, brothers, W.L. "Dub" and Herman Jacobs. He is survived by his daughter, Claire J. Mayeux, son, Truston Jacobs, four grandsons, Adrian (Kim), Kevin, and Matthew Jacobs, Justin Waldrop, and two great-grandsons, Isaac and Jack Jacobs. Pallbearers will be his grandsons and Jeff Pruitt, Tim Bennett, Phil Sims and Jimmy White. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Haynes Sunday School class. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 26, 2012 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA and 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., Friday at Community Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Community Baptist Church or Pleasant Hill Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com There is but ONE GOD, and in HIM I trust. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 26, 2012

Louis Clark Waller Funeral services for Louis Clark Waller, 67, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, January 27, 2012, at First Assembly of God Church in West Monroe with Pastor Shane Warren officiating. Interment will follow at McCormick Cemetery in West Monroe. Mr. Waller passed away Monday, January 23, 2012. A man of God who loved his family. He touched the lives of many and had a special gift of spreading the word of Jesus Christ. Mr. Waller was a member of First Assembly of God Church in West Monroe and a U. S. Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife of forty-two years, Mary Jo Waller; son, Donnie Waller and wife Beverly of West Monroe; daughters, Tracey Pace and husband Mark of West Monroe, Dana Ford and husband Thomas of Greenbrier, AR, and Krista Collins and husband Clyde of Spanish Forest, AL; and eleven grandchildren, Tiger, Trey, Meghan, Payne, Todd, Nikki, David, Breanna, Taylor, Alyssa, and Brendan. Pallbearers will be Richard Loftin, Randy Mullins, Gene Benson, Larry Cash, Gary Nugent, Carey Winters, and Larry Manning. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at First Assembly of God Church in West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 26, 2012

Frank Allen, 86 TALLULAH — Frank Allen, a plumber, died Jan. 15. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church. Burial will be in Natchez National Cemetery, Natchez, Miss., under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Pearlie Anderson, 65 CHICAGO, Ill. — Pearlie Anderson, formerly of Countyline, a homemaker, died Jan. 17. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Countyline Baptist Church, Countyline. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Alex Ausberry, 76 MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Alex Ausberry, formerly of Monroe, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at West Granville Presbyterian Church, Milwaukee. Visitation is 3:30-7 p.m. Thursday with family hour from 6-7 p.m. at Paradise Memorial Funeral Home, Milwaukee and 9 a.m. Friday until service time at the church. Burial will be Feb. 1 in Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

Myrler Auston, 64 PIONEER — Myrler Auston, a direct case worker, died Jan. 18. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Jones Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Andy Bloomer, 75 Andy Bloomer of Monroe, a retired district fire chief for Monroe, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a,m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Wanda Bradley, 56 WINNSBORO — Wanda Gail Bradley, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Gill First National Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery.

Herbert B. Gray, 79 Herbert B. Gray of Monroe, a laborer, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Lester E. Harger, 67 Lester E. Harger of Sterlington, a bricklayer, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday at Lockhart Cemetery, Lockhart, Miss. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Charles E. Harris Jr., 28 Charles Edward Harris Jr. of Monroe, a machine operator, died Saturday. Services are noon Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Lizzie Holmes, 70 WINNSBORO — Lizzie Holmes, a retired factory worker, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Shiloh Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery.

Lorraine Johnson, 52 Lorraine Johnson of Monroe, a technician, died Jan. 18. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Vaugh Street Church of Christ, Delhi. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Jones Cemetery, Pioneer, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Wilma Luckett, 96 WISNER — Wilma Luckett, a retired teacher, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Newlight Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Hope Estate Cemetery.

Prentice G. May, 50 Prentice Glen May of Monroe, a diesel mechanic, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Lovell Miller, 84 RUSTON — Lovell Miller, a janitor, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mays Chapel. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Mount Zion No. 2 Cemetery, Dubach, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Deborah B. Nabors, 49 Deborah Byrd Nabors of Monroe, a donut shop manager, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Barbara Nash, 56 TALLULAH — Barbara Nash, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

Bobby Ray Phillips, 68 RAYVILLE — Bobby Ray Phillips, a truck driver, died Jan. 19. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Feb. 4 at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jimmie E. Simmons, 55 Jimmie E. Simmons of Monroe, a supervisor, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Roy Simmons, 63 BASTROP — Roy Simmons, a pastor, died Friday. Services are noon Saturday at Hermitage Community Center, Hermitage, Ark. Visitation is 6 p.m. Friday at Greater First Church of God In Christ. Burial will be in El Bethel Cemetery, Hermitage, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Joseph E. Voges, 59 DELHI — Joseph E. Voges, a laborer, died Jan. 2. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

Previously acknowledged: Chellette, Sheron Gay: 10 a.m. Thursday, Sharon Baptist Church, Kindletown. Ferrington, Louis "Pipe": 2 p.m. Thursday, South Central Baptist Church, Wisner. Good, Miners: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe. Meshell, Dorothy Ann: 2 p.m. Thursday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Parker, Hannah Gené: 10 a.m. Thursday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Sharp, Flo: 2 p.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Waller, Louis Clark: 10 a.m. Friday, First Assembly of God, West Monroe. Weddle Sr., Paul: 2 p.m. Thursday, Harmony Baptist Church.

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

Daniel Duchesne Daniel Chesney Duchesne, 57, died Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at MS Baptist Medical Center. A memorial service will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 28, 2012, at Traceway Baptist Church (the Old Morrison Heights Bldg.), 201 Morrison Dr., Clinton, MS, preceded by visitation at 10:00 AM. He was preceded in death by his father, Judge Chesney Duchesne. Survivors include his wife, Debra Rouse Duchesne of Clinton; son, Beau Duchesne of Monroe, LA; mother, Vivian Dees Culpepper (Wayne) of Calhoun City, LA; mother-in-law, Claudia Oswalt of Clinton; brother-in-law, Allen Rouse (Elaine) of Gulfport; niece, Jennifer Deeks of Biloxi; and nephew, Craig Rouse of Gulfport. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society , 1380 Livingston Ln., Jackson, MS 39213-8013. Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home Jackson, MS Published in The News Star on January 27, 2012

Harvel O'Neal McAdams Funeral services for Harvel O'Neal McAdams, 86, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 28, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Warren Eckhardt and Rev. Charles Pryor officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. McAdams was born on December 24, 1925, the first of six children to Leona Brantley and William Marshall McAdams. He passed away Thursday, January 26, 2012, at his residence surrounded by his family. He met his future wife while employed at LaOrdnace Plant in Minden in early 1945. He was a salesman for Ritchie Grocery then a self employed cabinet maker from 1979 'til he retired in 1992. Mr. McAdams was a member of North Monroe Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his parents, three siblings, Evelyn McAdams Hogan, Dewey McAdams, and Gennie McAdams Hester. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Semmie Blake McAdams; son, Glen Dewey McAdams and wife DiAnn; daughters, Sybil Neal Ford and husband Wayne, and Brenda Fern McAdams; sisters, Ruby Nelda McAdams and Gloria DeLasalle; grandchildren, Pamela Morgan, Deborah Thompson, Deloris McAdams, and Melissa Ford; and eight great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be John Hunter, Don Brant, Wayne Ford, Chris Thompson, Mitchell Thompson, and Paul Hursey. Honorary pallbearers will be the Charles Pryor's Sunday School class. 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 27, 2012

Elizabeth Erskine Ridings Granbury, TX - Elizabeth Erskine Ridings, 61, a loving wife of twelve years, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, friend and companion to all she knew, passed away suddenly on January 11th of 2012. There will be a remembrance service at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February the 18th, at Unity Church of the Hills in Austin, Texas. Her wishes were to be cremated with no graveside services. She is preceded in death by her paternal father, Larry Dean, her adoptive father, Ralph Brown, and sister, Aldene Vernon. Elizabeth was born in Monroe, LA, on September 23, 1950, and was known to her family as "Liz" or "Aunt Liz". She served her professional career as a legal secretary working in Washington DC, Ft Lauderdale, Atlanta, Houston, Dallas, Austin and Ft. Worth. She enjoyed traveling, visiting the Texas Gulf Coast, gardening, playing "Mom" to her beloved dog, Django, as well as supporting her husband John's career and hobbies which led to many new friendships both inside and outside her established circle of family and friends. Liz enjoyed a second career as a jewelry designer and manufacturer, developing her talent and craft into both a retail and web-based outlet for dichroic glass jewelry and products. Paramount to all, she put her family first by supporting her parents, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends before she thought of herself. She will be deeply missed. She is survived by her husband John Ridings, mother and step father Jeannette and Al Vernon, her brothers Glenn, Andrew and Larry Brown, sisters, Christy Ehlers, Holly Vernon, and Brenda Stevens, and her many nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins and other family members. Flowers can be sent to the Unity Church of the Hills prior to the service. Unity Church of the Hills 9905 Anderson Mill Road Austin, Texas 78750 512 335 4449 www.unityhills.org Published in The News Star from January 27 to January 29, 2012

Henry E. Best Sr., 88 FARMERVILLE — Henry Edward Best Sr., a carpenter, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1—2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Nebo Cemetery, Downsville.

Delilah J. Brister, 67 Delilah JoAnn Brister of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ethel L. Cowan, 81 FERRIDAY — Ethel Louis Cowan, a greeter at Walmart, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at The Pentecostals of Miss Lou. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Cypress Grove Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.

Dorothy F. Currie, 56 RUSTON — Dorothy Faye Currie, a food service worker at Louisiana Tech, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Traveler Baptist Church. Family hour is 5-6 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Grambling Memorial Gardens, Grambling.

David E. Diggs, 55 TALLULAH — David Earl Diggs, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery.

Mildred B. Edmonds, 85 SICILY ISLAND — Mildred Bynum Edmonds, a teacher and executive secretary, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church. Visitation is 11 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.

Thomas E. Frasier Jr., 73 DUBACH — Thomas Edward Frasier Jr., an oilfield supervisor, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Colvin Memorial Cemetery.

George A. Jacobs, 91 George A. Jacobs of Monroe, retired operations manager for Morton Salt and minister, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Community Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Friday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mary Lee Lowery, 72 Mary Lee Lowery of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Fred J. Parker III, 58 Fred James Parker III of West Monroe, a bail bondsman, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Lovies Robinson, 56 TALLULAH — Lovies Robinson, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery.

Jimmie E. Simmons, 55 Jimmie E. Simmons of Monroe, a sanitation supervisor, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Berean Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Barry K. Switzer, 66 RAYVILLE — Barry Keith Switzer, an insurance agent, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is 5—7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery.

Donald R. Thomas, 50 Donald Ray Thomas of West Monroe, a laborer, died Wednesday. Services are noon Saturday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Robert W. Tolbert, 58 DODSON — Robert W. Tolbert, a retired log truck driver, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Friendship Baptist Church, Sikes. Visitation is 9 a.m. Friday until service at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home.

William Winkler, 86 BASTROP — William "Otto" Winkler, a retired International Paper Co. employee, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged Allen, Frank: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah. Ausberry, Alex: 10 a.m. Friday, West Granville Presbyterian Church, Milwaukee, Wis. Auston, Myrler: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Pioneer. Bradley, Wanda Gail: 2 p.m. Friday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Good, Miners: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe. Harger, Lester E.: 2 p.m. Friday, Lockhart Cemetery, Lockhart, Miss. Harris Jr., Charles Edward: noon Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe. Holmes, Lizzie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Shiloh Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Johnson, Lorraine: 11 a.m. Saturday, Vaughn Street Church of Christ, Delhi. Luckett, Wilma: 11 a.m. Saturday, Newlight Baptist Church, Wisner. Miller, Lovell: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mays Chapel, Ruston. Nabors, Deborah Byrd: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe. Phillips, Bobby Ray: 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Sharp, Flo: 2 p.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Simmons, Jimmie E.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Simmons, Roy: noon Saturday, Hermitage Community Center, Hermitage, Ark. Waller, Louis Clark: 10 a.m. Friday, First Assembly of God, West Monroe.

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

Curtis Wayne Bumgardner Jan. 28, 1942 - Dec. 27, 2010 Remembering you on your 70 th birthday. I thank the Lord each day for bringing you into my life- for filling my heart with your love and my days with the wonderful joy of your companionship. The love we shared means everything to me. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends. We all love and miss you so much. Bobbie, Christine, Allan and all your Family. Published in The News Star from January 28 to January 29, 2012

Jean Golden The family of Norma Jean Golden, 83, of Monroe, invites you to a celebration service honoring the life of Jean as mother, sister, grandmother and aunt, on Sunday, January 29, 2012. The family will gather to receive visits at 2:00 p.m. and a celebration service at 3:00 p.m., at Mulhearn Memorial Park, Mausoleum Chapel led by Rev. Betty Swanson. Services are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Jean was special and one of a kind; she loved life, her family and the outdoors. Her grandchildren were the apple of her eye. Jean returned to her Heavenly Father, January 27, 2012. She was surrounded by her family and friends. She leaves behind her sister, Doris Madenfort; son, Jarrell Kimbell Crow and wife Marcelle, grandchildren, Jennifer Crow Massey, James "Jimmy" Crow and Mary Beth Crow; great grandchildren, Brittney, Peter, Edward and Kimberly Massey; niece, Dian Ritter and husband A.J.; great niece and nephew, Allyson Perryman and husband Tommy and Allen Ritter and wife Meredith; one great-great nephew and niece. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 28, 2012

Emily Lee Jones, M.D. Funeral services celebrating the life of Emily Lee Jones, M.D. will be held at Rose-Neath Marshall Street Chapel, Monday, January 30, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. with interment to follow at 2:00 p.m. at Hewitt Cemetery in Snake Ridge, Louisiana. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., Sunday, January 29, 2012 at the funeral home. The daughter of Rufus Long and Emily Lee Choat Jones, Dr. Emily Lee Jones was born in Richland Parish (Snake Ridge), Louisiana on July 12, 1929 and passed away Thursday, January 26, 2012. Dr. Jones was a graduate of Wisner High School, LSU Baton Rouge, and LSU School of Medicine New Orleans 1954. She had a successful OB/GYN practice in Shreveport/Bossier City for 50 years, being one of the first female doctors in Northwest, Louisiana. She enjoyed raising cattle and horses on her farm in Springridge, Louisiana for many years. She had a great love for all animals and especially her poodles. Emily was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, William and Henry Jones; four sisters, Sallie Frey, Dorothy Martin, Gladys Cruse, Jerry Kennerly. She is survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews whose lives were all greatly enriched and influenced by her generosity and love. She is remembered and loved by many colleagues, patients, family and friends. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Marshall Street Chapel Shreveport, LA (318) 222-0348 Published in The News Star on January 28, 2012

Elizabeth Erskine Ridings Granbury, TX - Elizabeth Erskine Ridings, 61, a loving wife of twelve years, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, friend and companion to all she knew, passed away suddenly on January 11th of 2012. There will be a remembrance service at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February the 18th, at Unity Church of the Hills in Austin, Texas. Her wishes were to be cremated with no graveside services. She is preceded in death by her paternal father, Larry Dean, her adoptive father, Ralph Brown, and sister, Aldene Vernon. Elizabeth was born in Monroe, LA, on September 23, 1950, and was known to her family as "Liz" or "Aunt Liz". She served her professional career as a legal secretary working in Washington DC, Ft Lauderdale, Atlanta, Houston, Dallas, Austin and Ft. Worth. She enjoyed traveling, visiting the Texas Gulf Coast, gardening, playing "Mom" to her beloved dog, Django, as well as supporting her husband John's career and hobbies which led to many new friendships both inside and outside her established circle of family and friends. Liz enjoyed a second career as a jewelry designer and manufacturer, developing her talent and craft into both a retail and web-based outlet for dichroic glass jewelry and products. Paramount to all, she put her family first by supporting her parents, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends before she thought of herself. She will be deeply missed. She is survived by her husband John Ridings, mother and step father Jeannette and Al Vernon, her brothers Glenn, Andrew and Larry Brown, sisters, Christy Ehlers, Holly Vernon, and Brenda Stevens, and her many nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins and other family members. Flowers can be sent to the Unity Church of the Hills prior to the service. Unity Church of the Hills 9905 Anderson Mill Road Austin, Texas 78750 512 335 4449 www.unityhills.org Published in The News Star from January 27 to January 29, 2012

Fannie C. Carpenter, 82 WINNFIELD — Fannie Colleen Carpenter, a librarian, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Southern Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sanders Chapel Cemetery, Calvin.

Frances O. Dedmon, 91 Frances Olivia Dedmon of Monroe, a retired furniture store owner, died Thursday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Monday at Stoneville Cemetery, Stoneville, Miss. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Ronnie D. Holt, 76 FARMERVILLE — Ronnie D. Holt, a pipeline inspector, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Mae Belle C. Keenan, 67 CLAYTON — Mae Belle Cockrell Keenan, owner and operator of Maitland Greenhouse in Maitland., died Thursday. Memorial services and burial will be announced at a later date under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Mary L. Lowery, 72 BASTROP — Mary Lee Lowery, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery.

Harvel O. McAdams, 86 Harvel O'Neal McAdams of Monroe, retired salesman for Ritchie Grocery, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Omah Doris Mize, 83 JONESBORO — Omah Doris Mize, a licensed practical nurse, died Friday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Springhill Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Southern Funeral Home.

Pamela I. Olds, 59 Pamela Iris Olds of Monroe, carpet installer, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Fred J. Parker III, 58 Fred James Parker III of West Monroe, a bail bondsman, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Abundant Life Full Gospel Fellowship Church, Start. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Michael A. Powell, 48 Michael Allen Powell of Monroe, owner of JP Windows and Doors, died Friday. Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Roy Simmons, 63 BASTROP — Roy Simmons, a pastor-minister, died Jan. 20. Services are noon Saturday at Hermitage Community Center, Hermitage, Ark. Burial will be in El Bethel Cemetery, Hermitage, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Lillian S. Varnell, 79 COLUMBIA — Lillian Rose Smith Varnell, retired hardware sales clerk, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

Previously acknowledged: Allen, Frank: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah. Auston, Myrler: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Pioneer. Best Sr., Henry Edward: 2 p.m. Saturday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Cowan, Ethel Louis: 10 a.m. Saturday, The Pentecostals of Miss Lou. Currie, Dorothy Faye: 11 a.m. Saturday, Zion Traveler Baptist Church, Ruston. Diggs, David Earl: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Edmonds, Mildred Bynum: 1 p.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church, Sicily Island. Frasier Jr., Thomas Edward: 11 a.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Good, Miners: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe. Harris Jr., Charles Edward: noon Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe. Holmes, Lizzie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Shiloh Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Johnson, Lorraine: 11 a.m. Saturday, Vaughn Street Church of Christ, Delhi. Luckett, Wilma: 11 a.m. Saturday, Newlight Baptist Church, Wisner. Miller, Lovell: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mays Chapel, Ruston. Nabors, Deborah Byrd: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe. Phillips, Bobby Ray: 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Robinson, Lovies: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Simmons, Jimmie E.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Berean Baptist Church, Monroe. Switzer, Barry Keith: 10 a.m. Saturday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Thomas, Donald Ray: noon Saturday, Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Winkler, William "Otto": 11 a.m. Saturday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

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

Annie Marie Cryer This is a belated announcemant that Annie Marie Cryer aged 31 years was returned to her home in Many, La. and laid to rest in Zwolle, La. on December 24th, 2011. She was born in Natchitoches, La. December 20th, 1980 and went to be with our Lord on December 21st., 2011. Annie who was a waitress at several restaurants in the Twin Cities, throughout the years, left this world too soon. Anyone who had the chance to cross her path in this life was better for it. She was a dear soul who is free now and at peace with the Lord. She will be missed by all who knew her. May she rest. Published in The News Star on January 29, 2012

Frances Olivia Dedmon Graveside services for Frances Olivia Dedmon, 91, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, January 30, 2012, at Stoneville Cemetery, Stoneville, MS, with Dr. Larry Stafford officiating. Services are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Dedmon passed away after a long illness on January 26, 2012. She was born to Thomas Burton Mosley and Ruby Lee Mosley on June 23, 1920 in Arcola, MS. Mrs. Dedmon was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Monnie Nunnery; brothers, Robert "Bob" and Sherman "Bubba"; and son, Charles W. "Chuck" Dedmon, Jr. Survivors include her husband of 69 years, Charles; sister, Jean Lewillyn, (Lew); brother, Thomas Burton Mosley, Jr. (Jewell); brother-in-law, Harry Dedmon (Wanda); daughter-in-law, Gloria J. Dedmon; granddaughter, Melanie Dedmon; and numerous other relatives. Any memorials may be made to The First United Methodist Church on Loop Road or the Black Bayou Wildlife Refuge. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 29, 2012

Rose Mary Roan Feazel Funeral services for Mrs. Rose Mary Roan Feazel, 79, of Farmerville will be held 10:00AM Monday January 30, 2012 at the First Baptist Church in Farmerville with Bro. Kurt Auger officiating. Interment will be in the Farmerville City Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mrs. Feazel, went to her heavenly home on Friday Jan. 27, 2012. She was a dietitian, florist and owner of the Cindafella Shop. She was a graduate of Marion High School and enjoyed gardening, yard work and working with the Union Parish Triad. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother and will be missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her husbands: Johnnie Roan and Jesse Feazel; 3 infant children (2 sons and 1 daughter). 2 brothers: Jimmy and Bobby Cobb; 1 sister Joyce Nolan. Survivors include her son: David Roan (Wanda) of Farmerville; daughter Roxie Roan of Farmerville; Brother Steve Cobb (Marie) of Monroe; Sister Carolyn Whittington of Crystal Springs, MS; Stepson Wayne Feazel (Cathey) of Farmerville; 3 grandchildren: Andy (Kristy) Roan; Rosanne (Eric) Snyder; John (Allison) Roan all of Farmerville; 3 Step grandchildren: Chasity (Mike) Tynes; Cameron Feazel and Derrick (Kalie) Feazel all of Farmerville; 14 great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be: Gary Cobb, Ricky Cobb, Kenny Cobb, Mike Whittington, Jimmy Whittington and Chip Nolan. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of Seek & Serve Sunday School Class. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00pm Sunday at Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville. Online messages for the family may be left at farrarfh.com. Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on January 29, 2012

Mary Louise Harvey Guerriero Mary Louise Harvey Guerriero, 81, of Madison, MS entered into eternal life on Tuesday January 24, 2012 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Mary was born in Vicksburg, MS on October 20, 1930. She attended Cathedral High School in Natchez, MS. She moved to Monroe, LA in 1948 and was united in marriage with Robert B. Guerriero on August 28, 1950. Mary was a very caring and loving person as well as being very creative. She created many beautiful flower arrangements for all occasions while she was the owner of The Flower Shoppe in Monroe, LA from 1976 - 1994. She then retired and moved back to Mississippi to be closer to her only grandchild Jordan Mercedes. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert B. Guerriero, her brother Charles Lee Harvey and her special aunt Louana Collins. Mary is survived by her only son Robert B. Guerriero, Jr., and his wife Lora of Madison, MS, granddaughter Jordan Mercedes Guerriero Eakes and her husband Chris of Starkville, MS and brother James Harvey & wife Jan of Sumner, IA. She is further survived by niece Brennan Harvey, her nephew Kermit Harvey and his wife Lady Margaret and many nieces and nephews of her late husband as well as many other relatives. There will be no funeral service held. According to her wishes her body was donated to University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in her name at the Alzheimer's Association 225; North Michigan Avenue, 17th Floor Chicago, IL 60601 (www.alz.org). We would like to thank all of the staff of Clinton Healthcare, LLC. for their help and support. Published in The News Star on January 29, 2012

Ronnie (Ron) D. Holt Funeral services for Ronnie (Ron) D. Holt, 76, of Farmerville, LA, will be 10:00 AM, Monday, January 30, 2012 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville with Brother Louis Bartet officiating and interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe. Mr. Holt was born January 27, 1935 in Oklahoma and passed away January 26, 2012 at home. He retired after working 50 years in the oil and gas industry. He loved to fish and read. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Carolyn Fleming Holt; daughter, Mel McElroy (Paris); daughter, Melissa Holt; son, Gordon (Sonny) Bernice (Mary), daughter, Joylyn Humphrey (Dan); daughter-in-law, Kathy Bernice. Grandchildren Shane, Mandy, Holly, Warren, Micah, Amelia, Nicholas, Miles, Sarah, Nicole, and Jeff. Pallbearers will be: Nicholas Bernice, Glen Carroll, Shane Green, Dan Humphrey, Richard Mitchell, Don Williams, and Steve Danna (Honorary). Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Sunday, January 29, 2012 at Kilpatrick's Farmerville. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Published in The News Star on January 29, 2012

Pamela Iris Olds Funeral Services for Mrs. Pamela Iris Olds, 59, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 31, 2012 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA with Rev. Paul Solice officiating. Interment will follow in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Olds was born on April 27, 1952 in Whittier, CA and passed away on January 27, 2012 at her residence in Monroe, LA. She attended Grace Baptist Church. Mrs. Olds was a loving daughter, mother, sister and grandmother. She helped many during the course of her life and loved all people equally. Her heart was most sensitive to her animals and any stray she may have encountered. Survivors include her son, Michael Larkin Olds of Shreveport, LA; four daughters, Missy Fleming of Monroe, LA, Michelle Fleming of West Monroe, LA, Jollene Dobbs of Lafayette, LA and Nikki Underwood of Russellville, AR; two sisters, Karin Keene and husband, Steve of Huntington Beach, CA and Shelly Perry and husband, Dee of Monroe, LA; along with nine grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Rickey Robertson, Dale Clearwater, Dee Perry, Phillip Gautreaux, Morgan Brown, and Mikey Olds. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Monday, January 30, 2012 at Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to PAWS of Northeast Louisiana. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on January 29, 2012

Elizabeth Erskine Ridings Granbury, TX - Elizabeth Erskine Ridings, 61, a loving wife of twelve years, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, friend and companion to all she knew, passed away suddenly on January 11th of 2012. There will be a remembrance service at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February the 18th, at Unity Church of the Hills in Austin, Texas. Her wishes were to be cremated with no graveside services. She is preceded in death by her paternal father, Larry Dean, her adoptive father, Ralph Brown, and sister, Aldene Vernon. Elizabeth was born in Monroe, LA, on September 23, 1950, and was known to her family as "Liz" or "Aunt Liz". She served her professional career as a legal secretary working in Washington DC, Ft Lauderdale, Atlanta, Houston, Dallas, Austin and Ft. Worth. She enjoyed traveling, visiting the Texas Gulf Coast, gardening, playing "Mom" to her beloved dog, Django, as well as supporting her husband John's career and hobbies which led to many new friendships both inside and outside her established circle of family and friends. Liz enjoyed a second career as a jewelry designer and manufacturer, developing her talent and craft into both a retail and web-based outlet for dichroic glass jewelry and products. Paramount to all, she put her family first by supporting her parents, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends before she thought of herself. She will be deeply missed. She is survived by her husband John Ridings, mother and step father Jeannette and Al Vernon, her brothers Glenn, Andrew and Larry Brown, sisters, Christy Ehlers, Holly Vernon, and Brenda Stevens, and her many nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins and other family members. Flowers can be sent to the Unity Church of the Hills prior to the service. Unity Church of the Hills 9905 Anderson Mill Road Austin, Texas 78750 512 335 4449 www.unityhills.org Published in The News Star from January 27 to January 29, 2012

Doug Bratton, 68 GRAYSON — Doug Bratton of Grayson, a bar owner, died Saturday. Memorial services will be announced at a later time. Arrangements are under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia.

Rose M.R. Feazel, 79 FARMERVILLE — Rose Mary Roan Feazel, a dietitian, florist and past owner of the Cindafella Shop, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church in Farmerville. Burial will be in the Farmerville City Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville.

Charles E. Frazier, 79 Charles E. Frazier of West Monroe, a retired manager for South Central Bell, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Brenda K. McVicker, 60 FARMERVILLE — Brenda K. McVicker, a former Farmerville Gazette employee, died Saturday. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial is at Liberty Hill-Taylor Cemetery in Farmerville.

George Morehead, 74 George Morehead of West Monroe, a retired offshore oil rig tool pusher, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Pamela I. Olds, 59 Pamela Iris Olds of Monroe, a carpet installer, died Friday. Services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home on U.S. 165 in Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Dell M. Roton, 69 RUSTON — Dell Marie Roton, a housekeeper, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Ruston. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

John W. Williams, 52 John Wayne Williams of West Monroe, a construction painter, died Saturday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Monday at Williams Cemetery in Eros. Visitation is from 10 a.m. to noon Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Previously acknowledged: Boies, Lessie Adams: 10 a.m. Monday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Dedmon, Frances Olivia: 11 a.m. Monday, Stoneville Cemetery, Stoneville, Miss. Holt, Ronnie D.: 10 a.m. Monday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Pippens, the Rev. Edsel F.: 2 p.m. Monday, First United Methodist Church, Oak Grove. Williams, John Wayne: 2 p.m. Monday, Williams Cemetery, Eros.

Jan 30, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Sharon Ann Lewis Burris Graveside services celebrating the life of Sharon Ann Lewis Burris, 57, of Monroe, LA will be held at 12:00 PM, Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Calhoun, LA with Rev. Rob Herrington officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Sharon died January 27, 2012 at her residence with her family at her side. She was born on November 29, 1954 in Monroe, LA. She moved to Cabot, AR in 1994, where she lived until her retirement in the mortgage business. Sharon moved back to Louisiana to be near her beloved family as she fought a courageous battle with cancer. Sharon worked in the loan business for many years and was an active member of the Corvette Club of Arkansas. She enjoyed cruises in her Corvette and participating in car shows. Sharon was kind, generous and a stranger to no one. She was an avid LSU and New Orleans Saints fan, however her greatest passion was caring for and spending time with family and friends. Sharon was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Jo Lewis and brother, Harvey Lloyd "Butch" Lewis, Jr. Survivors: daughter, Amanda Burris; granddaughter, Alexis Barnes; father, Lloyd Lewis; sisters, Dianne Lyons (Charlton) of Memphis, TN and Debbie Armstrong of Jasper, GA; aunt and uncle, June and Wilburn Littleton; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She also has many wonderful friends who loved and supported her throughout her life. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. 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 30, 2012

Billy W. Allen, 55 WINNSBORO — Billy Wayne Allen died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Roger L. Brown, 80 HEBERT — Roger L. "Brownie" Brown, a truck driver, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bethany Baptist Church, Hebert. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Sharon Lewis Burris, 57 Sharon Ann Lewis Burris of Monroe, a manager, died Friday. Graveside services are noon Tuesday at Mount Zion Cemetery, Calhoun. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Kenneth A. Carpenter, 72 MINDEN — Kenneth Alexander Carpenter, a carpenter, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery, Calvin.

Charles E. Frazier, 79 Charles E. Frazier of West Monroe, a retired manager for South Central Bell, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Eros. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Rickey Lynn Frost, 62 CALHOUN — Rickey Lynn Frost, a machinist, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Natchitoches.

Brandon J. Jarreau, 29 START — Brandon J. Jarreau, a mechanic, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 4:30—8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery.

James E. "Jim" Lewis, 75 RUSTON — James Edward "Jim" Lewis, an attorney, died Sunday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Temple Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

George Morehead, 74 George Morehead of West Monroe, a retired offshore oil rig toolpusher, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Charles "Chuck" Sibley, 80 FERRIDAY — Charles Ray "Chuck" Sibley, retired Chief Deputy Clerk of Court in Concordia Parish, died Sunday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is noon Wednesday until service time at the funeral home.

Ruth H. Tolson, 88 Ruth Kilgore Henry Tolson of Monroe, retired retail sales, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul's Methodist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Hamilton Cemetery, Dubach.

Previously acknowledged: McVicker, Brenda K.: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Olds, Pamela Iris: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Roton, Dell Marie: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Jan 31, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

James Edward "Fenimore" Cooper Funeral services for Mr. James Edward "Fenimore" Cooper, age 71, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 1, 2012, in the chapel of Golden Funeral Home with Rev. James Moffett officiating. Interment will follow in Hughes Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Golden Funeral Home. Mr. Cooper, a retired employee of International Paper Company and a lifelong resident of Bastrop, LA, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2012 at St. Francis Medical Center. Mr. Cooper was a member of First Assembly of God. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, was passionate about his motorcycle and rode cross country trips. He loved and respected the outdoors. Mr. Cooper worked up to supervisor of the P S and D and retired after 44 years of service to International Paper Company. Mr. Cooper is preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Georgia Mae Cooper; a brother, Robert Cooper; and a sister, Janet Cooper. Left to cherish his memory is Rollette Marie Huntsman of Collinston, LA; two sons, Bodie Cooper and wife Lisa of Beekman, LA, Darren Cooper and wife Kate of Sterlington, LA; one sister, Shirley Weems of Mansfield, LA; two brothers, Tony Cooper and Wife Gloria of Bastrop, LA, David Cooper and wife Glenda of Bastrop, LA; four grandchildren, Candace Cooper, Jeremy Cooper, Layla Bray Cooper, Braylee Kate Cooper and a host of numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. Serving as pallbearers will be Wade Carruth, Monty Carruth, Mark Graves, Rick Grimmett, Carter Craft, and Bunny Keith McKoin. Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Published in The News Star on January 31, 2012

Brenda McVicker Funeral services for Brenda McVicker, 60 of Farmerville, LA., will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville. Officiating will be Bro. Bruce Underwood. Interment will follow at Liberty Hill Taylor Cemetery in Farmerville. She was born on October 3, 1951 and passed away on January 28, 2012. She was a member of Beulah Baptist Church and Conway Baptist Church. Brenda worked for the Farmerville Gazette for many years and was also a volunteer for Casa for several years. She lived at Conway most of her life and the last year and a half she lived in West Monroe Guest House. She loved all her friends as well as the staff. She was also a collector of all kinds of Teddy Bears. She is preceded in death by her mother Joye McVicker, and Aunt Callie McVicker. Survivors include her 3 cousins, Carolyn Denise Johnston of Waynesboro, Mississippi; Joyce Ann Briley of West Monroe, LA; Glyn Wink and husband Troy of West Monroe, LA; very special little 2nd and 3rd cousins that she dearly loved and lots of friends, also two special friends, Jody and Wanda Johnson. Pallbearers will be Mike Dean, Troy Wink, Jody Johnson, Willie Hair, Kenneth Dixon, Joey Dixon, and Adam Brown. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on January 31, 2012

Odie F. Brooks, 95 Odie Faye Lowery Brooks of Monroe, a retired nurse's aide, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Faith Tabernacle Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Curtis Burns, 78 Curtis Burns of West Monroe, a millworker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Bosco.

Betty Jo Carter, 67 WACO, Texas — Betty Jo "Punk" Carter, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Malcom D. Hunt, 73 BASTROP — Malcom Dean Hunt, a retired truck driver, died Saturday. Memorial services at 10 a.m. Saturday at Harmony Baptist Church, Collinston. Private committal services were held Tuesday at Carter Cemetery, Collinston.

Gloria M. Sullivan, 83 JONESBORO — Gloria Mae Sullivan, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Southern Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Harmony Grove Cemetery, near Dodson.

Lillian L. Townsend, 83 OAK GROVE — Lillian Laverne Townsend died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Macedonia Cemetery, near Oak Grove.

Leamon White, 62 COLFAX — Leamon Ray White, a machine oiler, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Oak Grove Cemetery, Bentley. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Bentley, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Previously acknowledged: Brown, Roger L. "Brownie": 2 p.m. Wednesday, Bethany Baptist Church, Hebert. Frazier, Charles E.: 10 a.m. Thursday, Oak Grove Baptist Church, Eros. Jarreau, Brandon J.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Lewis, James Edward "Jim": 11 a.m. Saturday, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston. Morehead, George: 10 a.m. Thursday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Sibley, Charles Ray "Chuck": 2 p.m. Wednesday, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Tolson, Ruth Kilgore Henry: 1 p.m. Thursday, St. Paul's Methodist Church, Monroe.