Mar - 2013 - Obituaries from The News-Star

Mar 1, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Charles Hemperley Funeral services for Charles Hemperley 71 West Monroe, LA are at 1:00 pm, Friday, March 1, 2013 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of West Monroe, with Bishop Aaron Clark officiating. Services are under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Graveside services are at 2:00 pm, Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Courtland Cemetery in Cass County, Texas by Hanner Funeral Home, Atlanta, Texas. Mr. Hemperley was born February 8, 1942 in Queen City, Texas and passed away February 26, 2013 in Shreveport, LA. He was a retired maintenance worker and composer for the News Star. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of West Monroe and an active Boy Scout leader for many years. Mr. Hemperley was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ruby; brother "Hemp" Hemperley; son, William H. Hemperley; 2 daughters, Rhonda Gayle and Donna Gene; grandson, Tyler Robinson. Mr. Hemperley is survived by his son, Richard Hemperley and wife Angi, daughter, Tresa Goodman and husband Joe and Candy Robinson and husband Barry; 3 grandsons, Nathan, Richard Jr. and Ryan; 2 granddaughters; Shay and Elizabeth; 2 great grandchildren; Marissa and Zak; 3 brothers; Leroy Hemperley and wife Ann, Howard Hemperley and wife Sandy, Harold Hemperley and wife Rochelle; number of nieces and nephews. Visitation is Friday from 12:00 noon until 1:00 pm at the church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 1, 2013

Carl Redman McBeth Funeral Services for Carl Redman McBeth, 83, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 12:00PM Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Monroe, LA with Bro. Terry Mims officiating. Interment will follow in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mr. McBeth was born on August 18, 1929 in Rosboro, AR and passed away on February 27, 2013 in West Monroe, LA. He was retired from the U.S. Postal Service with 32 years served. Mr. McBeth was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for 49 years. He loved baseball, the St. Louis Cardinals, and working in the yard. Mr. McBeth is preceded in death by his son, Ronnie McBeth; and grandson, Derek Brandon Canal. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Alice McBeth; daughter, Terri McBeth Fricker and husband Jay of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Chad Canal and wife Heather, Brandi McBeth, Kristin Canal-Norris, Ron McBeth and wife Kerri Sue, John-Cody Canal and wife Allison, and Kelsey Fricker- Davis; great-grandchildren, Lizzie, Jase and Kai Canal, Andi-Leigh Norris, and Cameron and Collyn McBeth; and sister, Billie Sue O'Dell. Pallbearers will be Will Norris, Todd Adams, Rickey Pratt, Craig Adams, DonDee Adams, and Roe Morris. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jim Smith, Charles Dean, O.C. Watson, Jimmy Vallery, Harry Smith, Jim Stephens, and Gene Cox. Visitation will be held from 4:00PM until 8:00PM Friday, March 1, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 1, 2013

Mary Lee Netherland Mary Lee Netherland was born to the union of Addie Mae Barlow and George M. Martin on June 14, 1930 in Perryville, LA. She was a great sister, loving wife and wonderful mother. She became a member of Westside Baptist Church in Delhi in the early 1950's and remained there until her recent illness. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, a sister Ella Mae Terrell, her husband, Othel W. "Red" Netherland and three sons, Jeffery, Ronnie & Kenneth Netherland. She is survived by her son Billy Netherland & wife Sheila of Calhoun and a daughter Mary Ann Netherland Cox of West Monroe. Mary had three grandchildren Marissa Cox, Morris Cox Jr. and Bryan Netherland and three great grandchildren, Brandon Cox, Brilee Smith and Kynsley Payne. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 2, 2013 in the chapel of Cox Funeral Home in Delhi with Rev. Tony Smith officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday at Cox Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Delhi Masonic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Morris Cox Jr., Steve Britton, Ricky Meredith, Larry Baldwin, Tommy Terrell and Craig Bryan. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our web site at www.coxfuneral.com Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA Published in The News Star on March 1, 2013

Lucy Howard Ramsey Funeral Services for Lucy Howard Ramsey, 75, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, March 1, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Will Tatum officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe, LA. Lucy Howard Ramsey was born July 10, 1937 to the union of Ocie DeSay Howard (Monroe Police Department's last fallen officer, E.O.W. 1963) and Ruth Thomas Howard and passed away on February 26, 2013. She was a member of New Hope Worship Center. Lucy enjoyed retirement and spending time traveling with Mayo Tours, keeping the casino's open and the bingo halls a hollerin'. She is preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her children, Dennis Johnston and Kathy Porter and husband, Billy Joe Porter; grandchildren, Amanda Johnston, Jessica Gregory and husband, Randall, Issac Howell and wife, Natalie, and DeSay Howell and wife, Krista; great grandchildren, Peyton, Remington, Rainey and Hampton; sisters, Beth Alexander and Pat Hill, and the other two musketeers, Tilly Lynch and Patty Martin. Pallbearers will be David Hill, Greg Hill, Mark Hill, Robert "Truck" Johnson, Willie Johnson and Michael Rusks. Honorary pallbearers will be Mark Gaskin and Randall Gregory. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Thursday, February 28, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Louisiana Police Officer Memorial. Online Registry / Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from February 28 to March 1, 2013

Gary Rankin Funeral services for Gary Rankin, 63 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, March 2, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Mark Fenn will officiate. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Gary was born August 27, 1949 in Delhi, LA and passed away February 27, 2013 in West Monroe. He retired from South Central Bell after 30 years of service. After retirement he went into business for himself in the communication construction industry. Gary was a member of the First Baptist Church of West Monroe. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and outdoorsman. Gary was preceded in death by his father, James Rankin and a brother, Christoper Rankin. Gary is survived by his wife; Gwen Rankin; daughters; Gretchen Armstrong and husband Mike, Garrah Leshe and husband Roye, Gentri Stinson and husband Andy; mother, Margaret Rankin; sisters; Gayle Hodge and husband Joe, Jan Cobb and husband Ronnie, Belinda Livingston and husband Johnny Max, and Dianne Sant;6 grandchildren; Aaron Leshe, Vivie Leshe, Parker Armstrong, Addie Armstrong, Gray Stinson and Drew Stinson; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be Steve Bell, Rob Richardson, Dennis Bratton, Phil Greene, Johnny Max Livingston, Joe Ware and Terry Johnston Visitation will be Friday from 5:00pm until 7:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Missions. Online condolences may be made to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 1, 2013

Donald Henry Zeigler, Sr., Services for Donald Henry Zeigler, Sr., 86, of West Monroe will be Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. R.C. Smith, Rev. Tuck Roberts, and Rev. Larry Linson will officiate. Interment will follow at Zeigler Cemetery in Eros, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Zeigler passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at his home entering into Heaven's Glory. Mr. Zeigler was born in West Monroe, LA on February 6, 1927, but was reared on the family farm in Eros, LA. After graduating Eros High School he attended Louisiana Normal (now Northwestern University) on a basketball scholarship. He spent most of his life in Monroe/West Monroe, retiring from the Louisiana Department of Education as an Assistant State Superintendent. He truly enjoyed the operation of his construction company over a period of 60 years. His partnership with his lifelong friend Huey Jinks was one beneficial to him and many satisfied customers/friends. Becoming a Christian in his mid-thirties, he was a member of First Baptist Church West Monroe and served as chairman of the Deacons for several years. He dedicated his life to his family, and in particular to his first wife of 46 years, Ardith, his second wife of 11 years, Margie and his two sons and their families. Words are sometimes so futile in describing the love and devotion Don had for his family, but because of his love for the Lord, his life was full and complete. Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law: Don Zeigler, Jr. and Cheryl of West Monroe and Tim Zeigler and Patti of Downsville; step-daughter and husband Dana Bellefontaine and Billy; grandchildren; Trey Zeigler and wife Anna, Deni Zeigler, both of West Monroe, Lance Zeigler of Boulder, CO, Paxton Zeigler, Addison Zeigler, Reed Zeigler, Sydni Zeigler and Colton Zeigler , all of Downsville; step-grandchildren; Danielle Bellefontaine Fazio and husband Frank, William Bellefontaine and wife Laura, and Blake Bellefontaine; great-granddaughter, Reagan Zeigler; sisters, Helen Owen and Janet Albritton Burnett, both of West Monroe; nieces and nephews; Wanda Bennett, Linda Patton, Cindy Wilson, Ken Albritton and Kevin Albritton all of West Monroe. Pallbearers will be Dr. Mike Cage, Dr. David Bryan, Larry Cash, Tommy Wrenn, Gordon James, Wayne Taunton, Noel Hibbard, Kent Jinks, and David May. Visitation will be Friday from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. The family wishes to express sincere appreciation to his caregivers, Karen "Kaen" Bartlett, Eve "Ann" Nelson, Troyan Williams, Carol Dykes, Sue Temple, and Pearl Knighten for their untiring and devoted care. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from March 1 to March 2, 2013

Mar 2, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Earline Breland Funeral services for Earline Breland, 87, of West Monroe will be at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Lapine Assembly of God with Rev. Gene Benson and Rev. Buddy Wade officiating. Burial will follow in Lapine Assembly of God Cemetery. Mrs. Breland was born June 16, 1925 and died on February 28, 2013. Mrs. Breland was a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Breland; daughter, Diane Frost and sister, Cleo Price. Survivors include her daughters, Betty Collier and husband Richard, Kathy Valentine; granddaughters, Lisa Best and husband Mike, Deanna Gilly and husband Brian, Kelly Ryder and husband Kenny, Gena Anderson and husband Jimmie, and Jamie Valentine; grandson, Chad Valentine and wife Natasha, and eight great grandchildren; son-in-laws, Butch Valentine and Dean Frost. The family would like to thank the staff at the Oaks Nursing Home and especially the Eden Place. Pallbearers will be Russell Price, Chad Valentine, Jimmie Anderson, Mike Best, Brian Gilly and Butch Valentine. Visitation will be from 12:00 P.M. until service time Saturday at the Church. Online Condolence/Registry: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 2, 2013

William Todd Gilbert Funeral services for William Todd Gilbert 43, of Marion, LA., will be held Sunday, March 3, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at the First Baptist Church of Marion. Officiating the service will be Rev. Bubba Hoggett. Visitation will be held Saturday, March 2, 2013 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the church. Interment will follow at Liberty Hill Taylor cemetery in Farmerville under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville. Todd was born on October 8, 1969 and passed away on February 28, 2013. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Marion. He worked for the Union Parish Sheriff's Office for sixteen years, owned and operated Tire and Alignment Service in Marion and Farmerville. He was a member of Union Long Spur NWTF and a committee member. Also President of Struttin Buck Hunting Club. Todd was a loving husband and father. He is survived by his wife Haley Reppond Gilbert of Marion, LA; sons, Chandler Gilbert of Farmerville, LA; Wyatt Gilbert of Marion, LA; daughters, Addisyn Gilbert of Marion, LA; Ainsleigh Gilbert of Marion, LA; mother and father, Bill and Mary Gilbert of Farmerville, LA; sister, Kristy Morgan and husband Brandon of Farmerville, LA; brothers, David Gilbert of Sterlington, LA; and Andy Gilbert of Farmerville, LA; father -in-law, Dale Reppond and mother-in-law, Susan Reppond of Gonzales, LA; brother-in-law Mitch Reppond and wife Kathryn of Monroe, LA; three nieces and two nephews. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Marion, LA. Pallbearers will be Peyton McKinnie, Nathan Pilgreen, Orville Doster, David Harrell, Wes Franklin, and David Walsworth. Honorary Pallbearers will be Charles Watley, Derrick Loyd, Brandon Morgan, and Keven Norrell. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Published in The News Star on March 2, 2013

Robert Earl Hosea, Sr. Funeral services for Robert Earl Hosea, Sr., age 68, of Olla will be held at 10:00 am Monday, March 4, 2013, at the First Baptist Church in Olla, with Rev. Johnnie Phillips officiating. Burial will follow at the Newton Cemetery in Delhi at 2:00 pm Monday under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Olla. Visitation will be Sunday March 3, 2013, at the First Baptist Church in Olla from 6:00-9:00 pm, and on Monday at the church from 8:00 am until time of service. Robert Earl Hosea was born on December 16, 1944, in Delhi, LA to the union of his parents, Lonnie Coleman Hosea and Sadie Belle Cobb. He passed from this life on Thursday, February 28, 2013, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Hosea was a United States Army Veteran, a member of the First Baptist Church of Olla, and an employee of S. H. Loe Oil Company in Tullos. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers: Clyde Hosea and Shelton Hosea. Survivors include: wife, Rosemary Sumerall Hosea of Olla; daughter, Janet Hosea Byrd and her husband Steve of Clinton, MS; and son, Robert Earl "Robbie" Hosea, Jr. and his wife Tina of Olla; his brothers, Sonny Hosea of Delhi, Howard Hosea of Monroe, and Thomas Hosea of Clarksville, TN; his sisters, Lorraine House of Ozark, MO, Shirley Reece of Meridian, MS; and Sharon Dendy of Bernice, LA. He also is survived by his eight grandchildren, Austin Byrd, Elizabeth Byrd, Brandon Hosea, Jeremy Hosea, Kinley Hosea, Candace Smith, Kyle Decker, Kaylin Decker; and his great-grandchildren, Bailey Smith and Peyton Smith. Riser Funeral Home Olla, LA Published in The News Star on March 2, 2013

Darcy L. Hutchinson Funeral service for Darcy L. Hutchinson will be held on Sunday, March 3, 2013 at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro at 2p.m. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2013 from 5-8:30p.m. at Edmonds Funeral Home. Officiating will be Bro. Dick Hooton, Bro. Bill Strawbridge and Bro. Conred Edwards. Interment will follow in the Jonesboro Cemetery. Mr. Hutchinson was born on October 16, 1923 and passed away on March 1, 2013. He was 89. Survivors include his wife, Mary Alice Hutchinson of Jonesboro, LA, one daughter, Mildred Ann Gilley and husband William of Conroe, TX, one son, Leonard Hutchinson and wife Greta of Quitman, LA, two grandchildren, Benjamin Hutchinson and wife Kristan of Shongaloo, LA, Douglas Hutchinson and wife Sheena of Pineville, LA, four great-grandchildren, Andrew "Drew", Holley Ann, Anna Claire, and Aubrey Hope Hutchinson. Mr. Hutchinson was preceded in death by his parents, Callie Jane and William Lee Hutchinson, five brothers and two sisters. Services are under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Published in The News Star on March 2, 2013

Ann Brunson Graham Kitchens Funeral services for Ann Brunson Graham Kitchens, age 68, of West Monroe, LA will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA with Pastor Robert (Bodie) Spicer officiating. Interment will follow in Lynn Cemetery, Archibald, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Mrs. Kitchens was born April 11, 1944 in Mangham, LA and graduated from Mangham High School with the class of 1962. She went to be with our Lord and Savior on February 27, 2013. She passed away in her home in West Monroe, LA surrounded by her family. She was gifted with a great ability to care for others which she spent her life doing. She brought joy to all she touched with her tender heart and her undying, delightful sense of humor. Survivors include her daughter and best friend, Kimberly Ann Graham of West Monroe; special grand dog, Tinker Bell; sister, Bobbye Poindexter Buelow of Monroe; sister, Gay Poindexter Driscoll and husband, Richard of D'Iberville, MS; brother, Thomas B. Poindexter and wife, Patsy of Mangham; sister, Ida Brunson Gilley of Mangham; sister, Lila Brunson Walimaa of West Monroe; sister, Doris Brunson Cox and husband, Tommy of Mangham; sister-in-law, Sue Poindexter of Mangham; special sister, Linda McBroom of Mangham; a host of nieces, nephews, friends and many other family members. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lela Woodward Brunson and Thomas Brunson; her first husband and the love of her life, John Wayne Graham; her second husband, Marvin Kitchens; and her brother, Jim (Joe) Poindexter. The family would like to thank Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care for the care of our loved one. We would also like to thank our special friend, Wanda Mathews for being there in our time of need. Pallbearers are Christopher Nobles, Jeff Mercer, Gary Gilley, Jimmy Poindexter, Devin Tyron and Jarred Carlin. Honorary Pallbearers will be her Nephews and Great Nephews. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on March 2, 2013

Donald Henry Zeigler, Sr., Services for Donald Henry Zeigler, Sr., 86, of West Monroe will be Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. R.C. Smith, Rev. Tuck Roberts, and Rev. Larry Linson will officiate. Interment will follow at Zeigler Cemetery in Eros, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Zeigler passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at his home entering into Heaven's Glory. Mr. Zeigler was born in West Monroe, LA on February 6, 1927, but was reared on the family farm in Eros, LA. After graduating Eros High School he attended Louisiana Normal (now Northwestern University) on a basketball scholarship. He spent most of his life in Monroe/West Monroe, retiring from the Louisiana Department of Education as an Assistant State Superintendent. He truly enjoyed the operation of his construction company over a period of 60 years. His partnership with his lifelong friend Huey Jinks was one beneficial to him and many satisfied customers/friends. Becoming a Christian in his mid-thirties, he was a member of First Baptist Church West Monroe and served as chairman of the Deacons for several years. He dedicated his life to his family, and in particular to his first wife of 46 years, Ardith, his second wife of 11 years, Margie and his two sons and their families. Words are sometimes so futile in describing the love and devotion Don had for his family, but because of his love for the Lord, his life was full and complete. Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law: Don Zeigler, Jr. and Cheryl of West Monroe and Tim Zeigler and Patti of Downsville; step-daughter and husband Dana Bellefontaine and Billy; grandchildren; Trey Zeigler and wife Anna, Deni Zeigler, both of West Monroe, Lance Zeigler of Boulder, CO, Paxton Zeigler, Addison Zeigler, Reed Zeigler, Sydni Zeigler and Colton Zeigler , all of Downsville; step-grandchildren; Danielle Bellefontaine Fazio and husband Frank, William Bellefontaine and wife Laura, and Blake Bellefontaine; great-granddaughter, Reagan Zeigler; sisters, Helen Owen and Janet Albritton Burnett, both of West Monroe; nieces and nephews; Wanda Bennett, Linda Patton, Cindy Wilson, Ken Albritton and Kevin Albritton all of West Monroe. Pallbearers will be Dr. Mike Cage, Dr. David Bryan, Larry Cash, Tommy Wrenn, Gordon James, Wayne Taunton, Noel Hibbard, Kent Jinks, and David May. Visitation will be Friday from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. The family wishes to express sincere appreciation to his caregivers, Karen "Kaen" Bartlett, Eve "Ann" Nelson, Troyan Williams, Carol Dykes, Sue Temple, and Pearl Knighten for their untiring and devoted care. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from March 1 to March 2, 2013

Mar 3, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Jimmy G. Barnes, Sr. 06-08-1943 to 03-05-2010 The Broken Chain We knew not that morning that God would call your name. In life we loved you dearly; In death, we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories. Your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again. We love and miss you, Myrna, Tommy, Jimmy, Cheryl, Cindi, Dawn, Tracie and all of your grand kids. Published in The News Star on March 3, 2013

Donald Lawley Jones Donald Lawley Jones, a native of West Monroe and resident of Covington, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on February 28, 2013, at the age of 83. He was the beloved husband of the late Norma Ann Jones, loving father of Jack Jones, Janis Daviston and Reg Jones, proud Paw Paw of Christopher Daviston, Matthew Daviston, Jonathan Jones, Bryan Jones, Angela Daviston and Ashley Jones, and Great Paw Paw of Blake Jones, Ellie Jones, Abigail Jones and Jaxon Jones. He is also survived by his dear sister Ann Magown, many loving family members, and special friends Rosie Parker and Elizabete Dimarco. He proudly served his country in the Louisiana Army National Guard for 30 years, retiring in 1980 as a Colonel. He retired as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Louisiana Gas Service Company in 1986 after many years with dear coworkers and friends. Lawley would be the first to say that family is the most important thing in life. He spent his last few days surrounded by his loving family and friends, reminding us of his favorite saying passed down by his late grandfather Papa Fleming, "Take care of your family and your family will take care of you." He will always be remembered as a great, generous man who loved his country and treasured his family. Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 1321 North 7th Street West Monroe, LA, on Sunday March 3, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at White's Ferry Road Church of Christ, 3201 N 7th Street West Monroe, LA, on Monday, March 4, at 11:00 am. Interment will be in Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Salvation Army in Lawley's honor at 105 Hart Street Monroe, LA 71201. The Salvation Army held a special place in Lawley's heart for the assistance and spiritual foundation they provided his family. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 3, 2013

Margaret Jo Long Margaret Jo Long, 89, of El Dorado, formerly of West Monroe, LA, died Thursday, February 28, 2013. Margaret was born January 21, 1924 in El Dorado to the late Joseph Thomas and Evie Arizona (Jarrell) Brasher. She is also preceded in death by her husband, James S. Long, son Larry A. Long, granddaughter, Lisa Long Grigson, five brothers, and eight sisters. Mrs. Long was a member of Highland Park Baptist Church in Monroe. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by son Bill Long and wife Janis of El Dorado and daughter-in-law Annette Long of Cullman, AL; grandchildren Jim Long (Sandy) of Bay City, MI, Robert Long (Lisa) of Nashville, TN, Janna Allen (John) of Mansfield, TX, Doug Long (Laura) of Cullman, AL: great-granddaughters Sarah Aiken (Sam), Julia Allen; great-grandsons Matthew Grigson, Christopher Long, Jesse Eldridge, Sam Long, Joshua Allen, Stephen Long, Jonathan Luke Long; great great-grandchildren Jackson Long and Bailye Aiken; sister Elizabeth (Kotchie) Tubbs and husband Paul of Oak Grove, LA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral service will be at Noon, Monday, March 4, 2013 at Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens, 8729 Cypress St., West Monroe, LA with Rev. Larry Linson officiating. Memorials may be made in Mrs. Long's name to Highland Park Baptist church, 2507 Oliver Rd., Monroe, LA 71201. To sign her guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville. Arkansas Funeral Care Jacksonville, AR Published in The News Star on March 3, 2013

D. E. (Ed) Owen Funeral services for D. E. (Ed) Owen of Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, March 4, 2013, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Owen passed away on Friday, March 1, 2013, at age 87 in his home surrounded by family. Born December 4, 1925 in Wesson, Mississippi, he was the second generation owner and operator of Owen's Wheel Alignment, retiring 15 years ago. He was distinguished in service in World War II, fighting in battles in Belgium and Germany. He volunteered for a second tour of duty in patriotism for his country. As a 32nd degree Mason, he also served in that organization and many capacities in his church, an inspiration for many. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Owen; two daughters, Donna Owen Terry and husband Greg, and Charm Owen Bradford; grandchildren, Justin Terry, Caige, Heather, Kristen Bradford and Brittany Pender; sister, Kay Hancock and husband, O.C. Hancock; nieces and nephews, Tana Trichel, Linda Ward, Craig Hancock, Diana Pahal and Sharon Hakim. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Davis, Greg Terry, Elee Trichel, Joseph Hakim, Mike Pahal and Lynn Dixon. Honorary Pallbearer is O. C. Hancock. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM on Sunday, March 3, 2013, at the funeral home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 3, 2013

Rosetta J. Bowden, 77 GRAMBLING — Rosetta J. Bowden, retired Bienville Parish teacher, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at the New Rocky Valley Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the church. Drive-through viewing will begin at 8 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in the Grambling Memorial Gardens under the direction of King's Funeral Home, Ruston.

Glen A. Dreher, 86 BASTROP — Glen A. Dreher, retired heavy equipment operator, died Friday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery.

William T. Gilbert, 43 MARION — William Todd Gilbert, owner of Tire and Alignment Service of Marion and Farmerville and who worked for Union Parish Sheriff's Office, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at the First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Taylor, Farmerville, under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Robert E. Hosea Sr., 68 OLLA — Robert E. Hosea Sr. a Loe Oil employee, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be 2 p.m. Monday in Newton Cemetery, Delhi, under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Olla.

Martha R. Kelley, 95 Martha R. Kelley of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.

Jeanette Lee, 59 HILLSBORO, Texas — Jeanette Lee, a support worker formerly of Monroe, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 11:30 a.m. Monday at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Verdia Robert, 94 Verdia Robert of West Monroe, retired as inspector from Graphic Packaging, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe

Dora L. Thorn, 97 ARCHIBALD — Dora Lee Thorn, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Lynn Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Andrews, Bertha Mae Hearod: 2 p.m. Monday, Victory Tabernacle, Bastrop. Brown, James: 11 a.m. Monday, St. Matthews Church of Christ Holiness, Monroe. Brown, Johnnie: 11 a.m. Monday, Meridian Baptist Church, Marion. Pardue, Viola Brewster: 3 p.m. Sunday, Alabama Presbyterian Church, Sibley. Watson, James Robert "Bob": 1 p.m. Sunday at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Mar 4, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Martha Pine Kelley Services celebrating the life of Mrs. Martha Pine Kelley, 96, of West Monroe, LA will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 5, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Jon Tellifero and Pastor Michael Stravato officiating. Interment will be held in the Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Kelley was born on February 18, 1917 in Gansville, LA and passed away on March 2, 2013 in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of First Baptist Church, West Monroe for 62 years, where she was a member of Encouragers L.I.F.E. group. Mrs. Kelley was a school teacher with Ouachita Parish School System, retiring from Lenwil Elementary School. A woman of faith and grace, she loved her Lord, her family and her friends. Mrs. Kelley was preceded in death by her husband, William Kelley; parents, Walter and Pearl Pine; 5 brothers, Earl Pine, Cecil Pine, Archie Pine, Glen Pine and Jack Pine; and one sister, JoAnna Jones. She is survived by her daughter, Jan Crozier and husband Gordon of West Monroe, LA; granddaughter, Kelley West and husband Matt of West Monroe, LA; grandson, Cory Crozier and wife Melanie of Shreveport, LA; two great-granddaughters, Mattison West and Rayley West; a Crozier great-grandchild expected to arrive in August; three sisters, Vera Fleek, Aubie Kreusel, and Mary Antilley; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Pine, Don Pine, Foxey Lowery, Rick Brega, Michael Stravato, and Ron Kreusel. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ken Travis and Darrel Jans. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM until 7:00PM Monday, March 4, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. The family would like to thank Dr. Floyd Jones and Karol Handy with Louisiana Hospice for their special care. We would like to give our heartfelt gratitude to Mrs. Kelley's caregivers, our "Angels", for their untiring love and devotion; Teresa Kennon, Debra King, Lois Loyd, and David Turner. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or a favorite charity of your choice . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 4, 2013

Verdia Evelyn Robert Funeral services for Verdia Evelyn Robert, 94, of West Monroe, LA will be Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Luna Assembly of God Church, West Monroe, with Pastor Joel Brackett and Assistant Pastor Joey Myers officiating. Interment will follow services at Luna AGC cemetery under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mrs. Robert was born May 3, 1918 in West Monroe, LA and went to be with our Lord and Savior on March 1, 2013 following a short illness. Granny was loved by family and numerous friends. She was a lifelong member of Luna AGC. She was preceded in death by her husband E. E. Robert. Survivors include two daughters, Ethel Craft and Vera Knowles and husband Ed; three sons, Prentiss and wife Loretta Robert, Curtis and wife Dotty Robert, and Dale Robert of West Monroe; fourteen grand children; eighteen great grand children; ten great-great grand children; one brother, Milton Lenard; and one sister, Joyce Booth. Pallbears will be Jimmy Bailey, Clint Lenard, D. J. Rayner, Kermit Wood, Mike Jones and Joey Hodnett, Honorary pallbears are Gerald Hodnett, Alton Downs and Ted Foster. Visitation will be held at Luna AGC on Monday, March 4, 2013 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 4, 2013

Martin P. Eikert, 70 BASTROP — Martin Paul "Buddy" Eikert, a retired operation supervisor at International Paper Company, died Sunday. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home Chapel, Bastrop. Visitation is 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Monday at Golden Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Donald L. Jones, 83 COVINGTON — Donald Lawley Jones, a retired Louisiana Gas Service Company employee, died Thursday. Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Monday at Whites's Ferry Road Church of Christ. Burial is in at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

D.E. Owen, 87 D.E. (Ed) Owen of Monroe, owner of Owen's Wheel Alignment, died Friday. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Judy V. Pinton, 63 Judy Vestel Pinton of West Monroe, a machine scheduler for Graphic Packaging, died Saturday. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Stephen K. Roberts, 53 VIDALIA — Stephen Keith Roberts died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Comer Funeral Home in Ferriday.

Clifford R. Stansbury Sr., 85 RAYVILLE — Clifford Ray Stansbury Sr., a retired painter, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Rayville Masonic Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Andrews, Bertha Mae Hearod: 2 p.m. Monday, Victory Tabernacle, Bastrop. Brown, James: 11 a.m. Monday, St. Matthews Church of Christ Holiness, Monroe. Brown, Johnnie: 11 a.m. Monday, Meridian Baptist Church, Marion. Hosea, Robert E. Sr.: 10 a.m. Monday, First Baptist Church, Olla. Lee, Jeanette: 11:30 a.m. Monday, Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood. Thorn, Dora Lee: 2 p.m. Monday, First Baptist Church, Archibald.

Mar 5, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Reginald Culpepper Funeral services will be held for Reginald Culpepper, age 70, at 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Arcadia. Bro. Roy Southern will officiate. The interment will follow at Alabama Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 5 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Mr. Culpepper was born April 4, 1942 in Jamestown, LA to Arthur "Dude" and Ruby Woodall Culpepper. He entered into rest on March 4, 2013, in Ruston, LA. Mr. Culpepper accepted the Lord at the age of 8 in Shreveport, LA. He later moved his letter to Jamestown Primitive Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling and spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by parents Arthur and Ruby Culpepper and his first wife Linda Kaye Culpepper, brother-in-law Donnie Hoenke, Shirley Hoenke and niece Kimberly Beard. He is survived by his wife Ruth Culpepper of Jonesboro, LA, sons, Bradley Shane Culpepper and wife Melissa of Heflin, LA, Adam Clay Culpepper and fiancé Cheryl of Fryeburg, LA, Billy Montgomery and wife Penny of Jonesboro, LA, daughters Amanda Culpepper Guthrie and husband Brian of Fryeburg, LA, Mary Kay Schoonover and husband Rusty of Simsboro, LA, Becky Norred and husband John of Choudrant, LA, sisters Catherine Beard and husband Stan of Arcadia, LA Karen Dendy and husband Bruce of Bernice, LA, grandchildren Alyssa Culpepper, Morgan Culpepper, Adam Culpepper, Amber Culpepper, Sara Beth Culpepper, Raylee Guthrie, Hunter Guthrie, Haylee Guthrie, Cody Montgomery, Sam Montgomery, Jordan Kees, Megan Schoonover, Wesley Norred, Levi Nailes, great-grandchild Ayden Levi Uzzle, brother-in-law Bobby Hoenke of Arcadia, LA, sister-in-law June Hall and husband Murray of Jonesboro, LA and a host of nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Alabama Church Cemetery Fund. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Arcadia Chapel 318-263-2094 Published in The News Star on March 5, 2013

Judy Vestal Pinton Funeral services for Judy Vestal Pinton, 63, of West Monroe formerly of Huttig, AR, will be held at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at First Baptist Church of West Monroe, Feazel Chapel with Rev. Mark Fenn and Rev. Dwight Munn officiating. Graveside services will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Pinton passed away Saturday, March 2, 2013, at Baylor Cancer Hospital in Dallas, TX after a lengthy illness. She was employed at Graphic Packaging, Inc. for 44 years. Mrs. Pinton was a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe. A woman of faith and grace, she loved her Lord, her family and her friends. She enjoyed cooking and watching New Orleans Saints football. But her true love was spending time with her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Pinton was preceded in death by her husband, Doyle Pinton; and her parents, J.D. and DeVonne Vestal. Survivors include her daughter, Shannon Paine; her son, Brandon Paine and wife Jennifer; her three grandsons, Tyler, Parker, and Cooper; her best friend, Terri Blackman; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Pallbearers will be Steve Albritton, Darren Albritton, Jason Shirey, Cody Day, Troy Jarrell, Toby Averette, and Larry Blackman. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family wishes to extend thanks to Dr. Luis Pineiro and his staff at Baylor Cancer Hospital for their special care. We would also like to give our heartfelt gratitude to Aunt Laverne White for her untiring love and devotion. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 5, 2013

Miles G. Tolleson Funeral services for Miles G. Tolleson, 79, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday March 6, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Mark Fenn and Bill Norris officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. Mr. Tolleson was born on April 11, 1933 in Bivins, Texas and passed away on March 4, 2013 in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Tolleson was a member of the First Baptist Church in West Monroe, a member of the West Monroe Masonic Lodge #419 where he was a 32nd degree Mason. Mr. Tolleson was an avid fisherman. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ura and Texana Tolleson, first wife Dorothy Brown Tolleson, son, Gordon William Tolleson, one brother and two sisters. Survivors include his wife Dorothy Alexander Tolleson; sons, Randy Tolleson and wife Sandy, Keith Tolleson and wife Pam; step-son, Douglas Howard; daughter-in-law, Vicky Bell Tolleson; brother, Hoyt Tolleson; sister-in-law, Barbara Douglas and husband Randy; nine grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday March 5, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. The family would like to say a special thank you to Connie Culpepper, Betty Kennedy, and the staff at Stoneybrook for the care of Mr. Tolleson. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 5, 2013

Mar 6, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Dorothy "Dot" Walters Adams A celebration of life honoring Dorothy "Dot" Walters Adams, 89, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Broadmoor United Methodist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Conrad Edwards. Interment will follow at Centuries Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at Rose-Neath Marshall Street Chapel. Mrs. Adams was born April 16, 1923 in El Paso, TX and passed away Saturday, March 2, 2013 in Shreveport, LA. She was a loving and devoted wife to her husband, Jim, whom she met while at Northeast Louisiana College in Monroe in the early 1940s. They married and he went to war as a pilot in the Army Air Corp flying B-24's. After the war they settled in Shreveport and lovingly raised four boys: Jimmy, David, Tommy and Mark. Dot was a loving Mother and confidant to her daughters-in-laws, Phyllis and Ginger, and a loving "Granny" to her two granddaughters Kim & Ashley, as well as her extended family of grandkids, Kara, Paul and Leah. Welcome family additions included Kim's husband Jamie Cordes, Ashley's husband John Sengson and Kara's husband Pedro Leal. She was a doting Granny who loved her five wonderful great grandchildren, Bryan, Sarah, Harrison, Ella and Knox. She felt blessed to have her family, and we were so blessed to have her. Dot loved kids. She even went back to school to become a teacher in her 40's because she knew she could communicate with children, and for more than a decade she shared her love and life's lessons with her students. She graduated Centenary College with Honors. She came from a hardy family with strong values of generosity, respect for others, storytelling, humor, hard work, unwavering personal ethics, responsibility, sacrifice and a robust love of life. She made friends easily and shared her spirit freely. She was a mother to many extended family friends and a dependable source of comfort or advice. She was a great listener. Neighbors, sorority sisters, church family, and her boys' many friends, all became part of the Adams family. Anyone who knew her for long became part of her family. Dot had a beautiful smile that would light up a room or your day. She rarely met a stranger, had a gift for gab and could talk with most anyone, and possibly out talk anyone but Dad. Don't get cornered by Dad unless you have some serious time on your hands. She loved flowers, knew many by name, and tended her flower beds and gardens as long as health allowed. She got that passion for the outdoors from her Mom & Dad too. She loved to cook and she was darn good at it. She could bake and cook just about anything, and with four hungry boys and a family that hunted and fished, sometimes those bullfrog legs, fish or squirrel, duck or quail, needed a little something extra. Homemade cookies, cakes, cobblers and pies….good…you betcha. When bedridden from a serious auto accident in her early 40's, she taught her young sons to cook, and they continue to share that passion for the kitchen and cooking today. She passed down her spirit and love of life as well, but she made sure discipline, manners and respect for others were blended in. She was a devout Christian with a tremendous faith in Jesus Christ, with a great love and devotion to her church and church family. She and Dad made sure their boys grew up in the church and in the early 1950's became members of Broadmoor Methodist where they were Sunday School Teachers, Youth Counselors and involved in a variety of programs. Though her health in later years prevented her from attending regularly, she faithfully read her bible and Dad attended for her. She missed her Sunday school class and they missed her. She didn't complain about her health, or pain, or any misfortune. She was taught to carry on and feel blessed for every day. She was tough and she lived her life that way. An example to all her family, she is loved and will be missed by many, but upon her arrival in the hereafter, she will be greeted by her many friends and family who have gone before her. Dot asked that in lieu of flowers her friends consider a donation to the Broadmoor United Methodist Church. Rose-Neath Marshall St. Shreveport, LA Published in The News Star on March 6, 2013

Stella Elizabeth Hollis Stella Elizabeth Hollis, age 88, of Minden, LA, was called home to be with her Lord, on Tuesday, March 5, 2013. There will be a graveside service honoring her life at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Bobby Wadsworth. The family will receive friends from 10 until 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home. Stella was born March 25, 1925, in San Augustine, Texas, to Samuel and Edna Eberlan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Waymon Hollis, parents and 7 siblings. Stella retired from Montgomery Ward after 35 years of service. She was an avid horsewoman, Stella and her husband, Waymon were charter members of the West Monroe Walking Horse Association and for many years were instrumental in promoting the annual Walking Horse Show in the Monroe area. Showing her walking horses gave her many years of pleasure. Left to cherish her memory are three daughters, Willie Gossett and husband Bob, Deberry, TX, Frances Irving and husband John, Minden, LA, Diane Griggs and husband Tommy, W. Monroe, LA, grandchildren, Warren Collie, Bossier City, LA, Kathleen Kraemer (Mark) Shreveport, LA, Mary Beth Love (Jeff) Niceville, FL, Sharon Gorman (B.J.) of Frisco, TX, 9 great-grandchildren, 3 great great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be B.J.Gorman, Dr. Mark Kraemer, Warren Collie, Don McCullough, James Gardner, and Scotty Aulds. The family wishes to express their love and appreciation to Dr. Chris Earnhardt and the staff of Town and Country Nursing Center and Weston Rehab for the love, expert care, and compassion shown to our mother. Memorial donations may be made to Minden Presbyterian Church, 1001 Broadway, Minden, Louisiana 71055. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Minden, LA Published in The News Star on March 6, 2013

Mrs. Faye S. Lasuzzo Funeral services for Mrs. Faye S. Lasuzzo, 76, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, March 7, 2013, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. David Richter officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Lasuzzo died Tuesday, March 5, 2013 after a brief illness. She was a member of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Nana was a devoted mother and grandmother to her family. Mrs. Lasuzzo was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Joseph Salvadore Lasuzzo; mother, Mattie Faye Stewart; and grandmother, Etta Savannah Stewart. Survivors include her sons, Ronald J. Lasuzzo and wife Cheryl and Dennis Paul Lasuzzo and wife Wendy; five sisters, Louise Ondi, Lynell Cortes, Linda Jarvis, Margaret Love, and Doris Eaton; grandchildren, Lauren Lasuzzo, Michelle Hall and husband Wesley, Anthony Lasuzzo, Jordan Lasuzzo and wife Tara, Zach Lasuzzo, Kirby Brasher and husband Turner, Christopher Buttitta, Nick Buttitta, and Katherine Buttitta; great grandson, Brayden Hall; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Tony Lasuzzo, Jordan Lasuzzo, Zach Lasuzzo, Chris Buttitta, and Nick Buttitta. Visitation will be Thursday from 12:00 Noon until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 6, 2013

Elliott E. Letlow, Sr. Funeral services for Elliott E. Letlow, Sr., will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at First Baptist Church in Arcadia. Visitation will be held at Rose-Neath funeral home in Arcadia on Wednesday, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Bro. Jeff Hoffman will officiate the service. Interment will follow at Arcadia Cemetery. Elliott E. Letlow, Sr. was born July 17, 1925 in Strong, AR. He passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2013, at Willow Ridge Nursing Home in Arcadia. Mr. Letlow, "Jiggs", was the twelfth—and last surviving—child to a family of sharecroppers. After graduating from Start High School, he attended college at LSU, Baton Rouge, to become an Agricultural Extension Agent. His studies at LSU were interrupted by a four-year tour with the U.S. Navy during World War II. He served as a radarman on the USS Shamrock Bay in the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters. After returning from the war, he "crashed" a high school party where he met Florence Wynn, whom he married in 1947. After receiving an Agricultural degree form LSU, Mr. Letlow moved his young family to Arcadia in 1953. He became the Assistant County Agent for Bienville Parish, working with 4-H Clubs for 19 years. After being appointed as County Agricultural Agent, Mr. Letlow advised young Extension Agents and parish gardeners for another 15 years. He also served as Area Horticultural Agent for three parishes lending assistance to local growers and producers. Mr. Letlow retired from LSU Cooperative Extension Service in 1987, having worked his entire career serving Bienville Parish. Shortly before retirement, Mr. Letlow developed Back Forty Peaches, his orchard of about 500 trees. For 20 years, he personally did the pruning, fertilizing, thinning and picking of peaches from those trees. Mr. Letlow was a long-time active member of First Baptist Church of Arcadia, the Lion's Club, and the American Legion. He was honored with induction into the Louisiana 4-H Hall of Fame in 2008. He was also the recipient of the Heritage Award given by the Arcadia/Bienville Parish Chamber of Commerce in 2008. Mr. Letlow was blessed to know and help many youth and adults in his career, but he was most proud of his family. He and Florence were especially thankful that their children lived nearby and that they were able to share so much of their daily lives. They valued spending quality time with their grandchildren and enjoyed attending their school and sporting events. Mr. Letlow always looked forward to the annual Letlow Reunion where "Uncle Jiggs" was looked upon as a family patriarch, provider and entertainer. Mr. Letlow was preceded in death by his parents, William T. Letlow and Minnie Lee Johnson Letlow; his wife of 65 years, Florence Evelyn Wynn Letlow; and his eleven brothers and sisters. He is survived by his son E.E. "Moe" Letlow Jr. and his wife Alice of Arcadia,; daughter Patsy Evelyn Letlow Devinney and her husband Bob of Monroe; granddaughter Kristi Letlow Stake and husband Joel of Nashua, NH; grandson Robby Devinney and wife Kara of Monroe; great-granddaughter Evelyn Stake; and 2 great-great grandsons "Bo" Devinney and Van Stake. He is also survived by sister-in-law Pearl Wynn and numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank care giver Carrie Coleman for her long service and the staff at Willow Ridge, especially Kathy Hall, for their conscientious, gentle care. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations to First Baptist Church of Arcadia, or to the Bienville Parish 4-H Foundations, 2710 Maple St., Arcadia, LA 71001. Pallbearers will be Johnny Letlow, Jimmy Letlow, David Ray Davis, Jerry Head, Frankie Wynn and Mickey Wynn. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Arcadia, LA Published in The News Star from March 6 to March 7, 2013

James Brice Moore Jimmy, a resident of Rayville died Thursday, February 28, 2013. He was 64 years old. He is survived by his brother, Larry Moore and wife, Dee and his sister, Susan Brewer and husband, Barry. Many nieces and nephews other family members and dear friends. There will be a graveside memorial service at Start Cemetery on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Donations may be made to the American Kidney Fund or American Diabetes Association . Published in The News Star on March 6, 2013

Mar 7, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Willie Richard Braddock Willie Richard Braddock, formerly of Monroe, Louisiana passed away in Houston, Texas on Tuesday, January 29, 2013. He was born on November 8, 1928, in Mer Rouge, Louisiana. After graduating from high school in Mer Rouge, he served in the United States Marine Corps. Following his military service he worked as a brick mason. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana. He served as an agent for the Internal Revenue Service from 1965 until his retirement. Willie was an avid lover of the outdoors. He especially enjoyed bow hunting and duck hunting. He was a masterful chef specializing in grilled steaks and barbecued chicken, but he considered his barbecue sauce to be the height of his culinary skills. Willie is preceded in death by his parents William and Clara Braddock; his brother James Braddock; and his sister Lena Wallace. He is survived by his two sons, John Braddock and his wife Kathy, James Braddock and his wife Jacqueline; and four grandchildren, Lauren, Rachel, William and Emma Braddock. He is also survived by his brothers William Braddock and Thomas Braddock and sisters Martha Ramsden, Louise Forbes, Dorothy Goudeau, Pearl Thigpen; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at two o'clock in the afternoon on Saturday, the 9th of March at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 1200 Lamy Lane, Monroe, Louisiana 71201. Immediately following, all are invited to greet the family during a reception to be held at 605 Louisville Avenue, Monroe, Louisiana. In lieu of customary remembrances and for those desiring, memorial contributions may be directed to Houston Hospice Development Department, 1905 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, Texas 77030; or to the charity of one's choice . Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 7, 2013

Willie Richard Braddock Willie Richard Braddock, formerly of Monroe, Louisiana passed away in Houston, Texas on Tuesday, January 29, 2013. He was born on November 8, 1928, in Mer Rouge, Louisiana. After graduating from high school in Mer Rouge, he served in the United States Marine Corps. Following his military service he worked as a brick mason. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana. He served as an agent for the Internal Revenue Service from 1965 until his retirement. Willie was an avid lover of the outdoors. He especially enjoyed bow hunting and duck hunting. He was a masterful chef specializing in grilled steaks and barbecued chicken, but he considered his barbecue sauce to be the height of his culinary skills. Willie is preceded in death by his parents William and Clara Braddock; his brother James Braddock; and his sister Lena Wallace. He is survived by his two sons, John Braddock and his wife Kathy, James Braddock and his wife Jacqueline; and four grandchildren, Lauren, Rachel, William and Emma Braddock. He is also survived by his brothers William Braddock and Thomas Braddock and sisters Martha Ramsden, Louise Forbes, Dorothy Goudeau, Pearl Thigpen; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at two o'clock in the afternoon on Saturday, the 9th of March at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 1200 Lamy Lane, Monroe, Louisiana 71201. Immediately following, all are invited to greet the family during a reception to be held at 605 Louisville Avenue, Monroe, Louisiana. In lieu of customary remembrances and for those desiring, memorial contributions may be directed to Houston Hospice Development Department, 1905 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, Texas 77030; or to the charity of one's choice . Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 7, 2013

Diane Elaine Stone Christman Diane Elaine Stone Christman was born on June 16, 1951 and died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on March 3 following a lengthy illness. She was 61 years of age. Diane was preceded in death by her parents Nellie Clapper Stone and Clinton Stone of Columbia Falls, Montana. She is survived by her devoted husband of 42 years, David Henry Christman, Jr., their son Chief Warrant Officer II David Henry Christman III and his wife Christine of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, their daughter Deana Christman Burkhart and her husband Chief Warrant Officer III Shane Burkhart of Clarksville, Tennessee. Diane is also survived by grandchildren Cole Brent Burkhart, Grant Wylie Burkhart, Jocelyn Leigh Burkhart, and Taylor Elaine Burkhart of Clarksville, Tennessee, a sister, Cher Stone Johnson and husband Cliff of Kalispell, Montana, brothers John Stone and wife Barbara of Reno, Nevada, and Dale Stone and wife Lynn of Columbia Falls, Montana, brothers-in-law Albert C. Christman and wife Caroline of Delhi, Clovis Christman and wife Tawney of Monroe, sisters-in-law Nauvoo Christman of Winnsboro, and Kaye Christman Shively and husband Clayton of Minden. Diane was an office manager for Delta American Healthcare for 13 years where she enjoyed working with the wonderful family of caring colleagues and staff. She was a member of First Baptist Church. She loved painting and spending time with her grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to visitation at the First Baptist Church chapel from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on the evening of Thursday, March 7. Private graveside services will be held at a later time. The family request that any memorials be given to the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 5, Delhi, Louisiana 71232. To leave condolences to the family www.coxfuneral.com Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA Published in The News Star on March 7, 2013

Melissa "Mimi" Lynn Cooper Melissa "Mimi" Lynn Cooper was born on October 15, 1969 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and passed away on March 5, 2013 in Monroe after a brief illness. Survivors include her mother, Judy R. Tarver and step-father, Gene F. Tarver, of Monroe; father, Allen K. Cooper and step-mother, Martha Cooper, of Carencro, LA; brother, Dwayne A. Cooper and sister-in-law, Roxanne Cooper, of Baton Rouge; sister, Beverly C. Hodge and brother-in-law, Conner M. Hodge, of Monroe; nephews: Cooper W. Hodge, Reid Cooper, Joshua Cooper; and nieces: Madelyn C. Hodge and Elise Cooper. She graduated from St. Frederick High School in 1988. She then continued her education at Northeast Louisiana University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in General Studies. She will always be deeply loved and fondly remembered by all her supportive family members. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to a mental health group of your choice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 7, 2013

Kressie L. Crowell Funeral services for Mrs. Kressie Myers Crowell, 78, of Eros, are 10:00AM on Friday, March 8th, at the Luna Assembly of God with Pastor Joel Brackett officiating. Interment follows in the Luna Assembly of God Cemetery under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Crowell was born October 24th, 1934, and passed away March 5th, 2013 at Jonesboro, LA. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she was a long-time member of the Luna Assembly of God. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Irvin on January 13th, 2013, and by her parents, Burton and Mavis Lenard Myers. Survivors include her son, Thomas Younse (Judy); her daughter, Carla Thornell (Sheldon); 2 brothers, Brinkley Myers (Sylvia) and Bristol Myers (Anita); 2 grandchildren, Joshua and Caleb Younse; 3 great-grandchildren; her step-son, Roger Crowell (Jan); and a number of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Joshua and Caleb Younse, Carl, Leonard and Joey Myers, and Jimmie Bailey. Visitation is Thursday, March 7th, from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at the Luna Assembly of God, 2843 Red Cut Road, West Monroe, 71292. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 7, 2013

Christan D. Askin, 31 Christan Danielle Askin of West Monroe, formerly of Jonesboro, a waitress, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Full Gospel Temple Church, Jonesboro. Rosemary Balfour Davis Services for Rosemary Balfour Davis, 88, of Rayville, LA will be 10:00 AM Thursday, March 7, 2013, at the Rayville First Baptist Church, interment to follow in Start Cemetery, Start, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home-Rayville. Rosemary was born in Rayville, November 24, 1924 the daughter of the late Hugh Ben and Ethel Bell Toombs Balfour and passed away March 4, 2013 in Alexandria, LA. She was married March 3, 1943. She was a member of Rayville First Baptist Church where she sang in the choir, was a Sunday school teacher, and member of Missionary WMU, D.A.R. and a member of the Rayville Garden Club. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 yeard J. W. Davis, two sisters, Catherine Smith and Stella Jack two brothers, Hugh Ben Balfour and Jim Balfour. She is survived by her son Ronnie E. Davis and Bernadette Cahill of Little Rock, Ar., daughter, Sharon D. Hargrove and her husband William "Teddy" of Pineville, LA, daughter-in-law Linda Laing and her husband Fred of Rayville, LA, five grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Chance Addison, Jay Davis, Nickolas Lasyone, Thomas James "J.T." Lasyone, Dulane Lasyone and Fred Laing. Honorary Pallbearers are Johnny Jack, Joe Jack, Barry Collins, Charles Willoughby, Jim Adams, Claude Mercer, Rayland Trisler, Mike Sullivan, Jarome Vasaque and Rickey Cooper. Online Registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on March 7, 2013

Rosemary Balfour Davis Services for Rosemary Balfour Davis, 88, of Rayville, LA will be 10:00 AM Thursday, March 7, 2013, at the Rayville First Baptist Church, interment to follow in Start Cemetery, Start, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home-Rayville. Rosemary was born in Rayville, November 24, 1924 the daughter of the late Hugh Ben and Ethel Bell Toombs Balfour and passed away March 4, 2013 in Alexandria, LA. She was married March 3, 1943. She was a member of Rayville First Baptist Church where she sang in the choir, was a Sunday school teacher, and member of Missionary WMU, D.A.R. and a member of the Rayville Garden Club. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 yeard J. W. Davis, two sisters, Catherine Smith and Stella Jack two brothers, Hugh Ben Balfour and Jim Balfour. She is survived by her son Ronnie E. Davis and Bernadette Cahill of Little Rock, Ar., daughter, Sharon D. Hargrove and her husband William "Teddy" of Pineville, LA, daughter-in-law Linda Laing and her husband Fred of Rayville, LA, five grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Chance Addison, Jay Davis, Nickolas Lasyone, Thomas James "J.T." Lasyone, Dulane Lasyone and Fred Laing. Honorary Pallbearers are Johnny Jack, Joe Jack, Barry Collins, Charles Willoughby, Jim Adams, Claude Mercer, Rayland Trisler, Mike Sullivan, Jarome Vasaque and Rickey Cooper. Online Registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on March 7, 2013

Elliott E. Letlow, Sr. Funeral services for Elliott E. Letlow, Sr., will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at First Baptist Church in Arcadia. Visitation will be held at Rose-Neath funeral home in Arcadia on Wednesday, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Bro. Jeff Hoffman will officiate the service. Interment will follow at Arcadia Cemetery. Elliott E. Letlow, Sr. was born July 17, 1925 in Strong, AR. He passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2013, at Willow Ridge Nursing Home in Arcadia. Mr. Letlow, "Jiggs", was the twelfth—and last surviving—child to a family of sharecroppers. After graduating from Start High School, he attended college at LSU, Baton Rouge, to become an Agricultural Extension Agent. His studies at LSU were interrupted by a four-year tour with the U.S. Navy during World War II. He served as a radarman on the USS Shamrock Bay in the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters. After returning from the war, he "crashed" a high school party where he met Florence Wynn, whom he married in 1947. After receiving an Agricultural degree form LSU, Mr. Letlow moved his young family to Arcadia in 1953. He became the Assistant County Agent for Bienville Parish, working with 4-H Clubs for 19 years. After being appointed as County Agricultural Agent, Mr. Letlow advised young Extension Agents and parish gardeners for another 15 years. He also served as Area Horticultural Agent for three parishes lending assistance to local growers and producers. Mr. Letlow retired from LSU Cooperative Extension Service in 1987, having worked his entire career serving Bienville Parish. Shortly before retirement, Mr. Letlow developed Back Forty Peaches, his orchard of about 500 trees. For 20 years, he personally did the pruning, fertilizing, thinning and picking of peaches from those trees. Mr. Letlow was a long-time active member of First Baptist Church of Arcadia, the Lion's Club, and the American Legion. He was honored with induction into the Louisiana 4-H Hall of Fame in 2008. He was also the recipient of the Heritage Award given by the Arcadia/Bienville Parish Chamber of Commerce in 2008. Mr. Letlow was blessed to know and help many youth and adults in his career, but he was most proud of his family. He and Florence were especially thankful that their children lived nearby and that they were able to share so much of their daily lives. They valued spending quality time with their grandchildren and enjoyed attending their school and sporting events. Mr. Letlow always looked forward to the annual Letlow Reunion where "Uncle Jiggs" was looked upon as a family patriarch, provider and entertainer. Mr. Letlow was preceded in death by his parents, William T. Letlow and Minnie Lee Johnson Letlow; his wife of 65 years, Florence Evelyn Wynn Letlow; and his eleven brothers and sisters. He is survived by his son E.E. "Moe" Letlow Jr. and his wife Alice of Arcadia,; daughter Patsy Evelyn Letlow Devinney and her husband Bob of Monroe; granddaughter Kristi Letlow Stake and husband Joel of Nashua, NH; grandson Robby Devinney and wife Kara of Monroe; great-granddaughter Evelyn Stake; and 2 great-great grandsons "Bo" Devinney and Van Stake. He is also survived by sister-in-law Pearl Wynn and numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank care giver Carrie Coleman for her long service and the staff at Willow Ridge, especially Kathy Hall, for their conscientious, gentle care. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations to First Baptist Church of Arcadia, or to the Bienville Parish 4-H Foundations, 2710 Maple St., Arcadia, LA 71001. Pallbearers will be Johnny Letlow, Jimmy Letlow, David Ray Davis, Jerry Head, Frankie Wynn and Mickey Wynn. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Arcadia, LA Published in The News Star from March 6 to March 7, 2013

Ilar W. "Skeet" Osborne, Jr. Ilar W. "Skeet" Osborne, Jr., a lifelong resident of Tallulah, Louisiana, passed away at his beloved home on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at the age of 69. For many years, Skeet was associated with the family-owned Tallulah Motor Company that later was renamed Osborne Ford Lincoln-Mercury. Before retiring and selling the auto dealership, he attained such honors as being named "Dealer of the Year" by the Lousiana Automobile Dealers' Association; the Henry Ford Top Awards for Sales & Service and numerous regional sales competitions. He began his work career at the age of 14 delivering dry cleaning for Osborne's Spotless Cleaners. First and foremost for Skeet, however, came the love of his family and for the Lord. He was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church in Tallulah where he served as a Deacon and a longtime Sunday School Teacher. He also served as a board member of the Louisiana Baptist Convention. For many years, he was in charge of "M Night", where all the local Baptist associations came together for a joint service for all their church members. He would personally visit each of the rural churches on Sunday evenings to promote this event annually where people and praise for the Lord united. Skeet was a graduate of Tallulah High School where he played football and baseball and played trumpet in the band. He then went on to graduate from Mississippi College where he excelled in academics and was a highly-touted member of the award-winning college debate team. He began a Master's Degree program at LSU but returned to Tallulah to become General Manager of the auto dealership. His community service included serving as President of the Madison Parish Jaycees. In sports, Skeet was known for his natural, gutsy antics on the diving board, trampoline, water skiing on Lake Bruin and snow skiing. He was the winner of several bronze medals at ski resorts for his downhill skiing, even though he would not take a ski trip but once a year. In his late 30's, he was diagnosed with kidney disease and had to undergo kidney dialysis. He was a home hemodialysis patient until the time of his death. He was renowned for his success at handling this difficult situation. Throughout it all, his faith in God remained steadfast. The manufacturer of his kidney dialysis machine honored him several years ago as their longest surviving patient on dialysis and Skeet was asked to give a motivational speech describing his mental and physical adaptation to this lifestyle and to explain his success. He was truly an inspiration to all in how he never let his health challenges affect his love for life and for his positive outlook for even the smallest things life had to offer. One of his favorite activities was to drive around his beautiful yard in a golf cart to admire the many colorful plants and flowers and this was his favorite time of year. His love for family extended to his two children, Dr. Lee Evelyn Osborne of Battle Creek, Michigan and her longtime partner, Dr. Farid Zayed; and Lance Ilar Osborne of Baton Rouge, along with his wife, Carole Miranne Osborne. Lance and Carole are the parents of Anna Hilton Osborne and Evelyn Ilar Osborne, Skeet's granddaughters were his pride and joy. Skeet also had the love and support of his brother, Ted Osborne and his wife, Karol; and his sisters, Melonie Osborne Meeks and her husband, Paul; and Ruthie Osborne Gaumnitz and her husband, Freddy, all residing in Tallulah. Skeet is also survived by his lifelong best friend, Bill Pippin of Monroe and many loving nieces and nephews, other family members and friends. Skeet was preceded in death by his parents, Ilar W. Osborne and Claudine Sharpe Osborne, as well as his sister, Sylvia Osborne Gustafson. Skeet's family would like to express their deepest gratitude to all of his dedicated caretakers, especially Nelda Carter and Nellie James. The funeral service for Skeet Osborne will be held at Tallulah First Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 8, 2013, with Bro. John Rushing officiating. There will be a visitation from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Crothers-Glenwood Tallulah, LA Published in The News Star on March 7, 2013

Samantha "Sam" Spillers Funeral Services for Samantha "Sam" Spillers, 36, of West Monroe, LA will be held 2:00 P.M. Friday, March 8, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Art Beebe officiating. Interment will follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery in West Monroe, LA. Samantha was born December 17, 1976 and passed away on March 5, 2013. She was a machine operator at Shield-Pack in West Monroe, LA. Survivors include her children, Briana Alexander and Catherine Costin; parents, Ina Greer and husband, Rusty and Dale Spillers and wife, Kim; sister, Renee Spillers and her son, Gage Moseley; brother, Bryan Spillers and his children, Bryan Spillers, Jr. and Sookie Spillers; half sisters, Paige Reid and Bailey Spillers; half brothers, Harley Spillers and Kaleb Spillers. Pallbearers will be Johnny Ray Hancock, Terry Hancock, Jerry Hancock, Bryan Spillers, Jason Moseley, Harley Spillers and Kaleb Spillers. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Online Condolences / Registry: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 7, 2013

William Gary Breland - William Gary Breland - Services celebrating the life of William Gary Breland will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Longview Baptist Church, Deville, with Reverends Robbie Poole and Jeff Smart, officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery, under the direction of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria. The family asks that visitation be observed Saturday, March 9, 2013, at the church from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service. Mr. Breland, 65, of Deville, passed from this life on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at his residence. He proudly served our country as a United States Marine in Vietnam and during his working career he was a Fire Fighter in Monroe, Louisiana, and a detective in Newark, New Jersey and a materials control manager at GM. He was a member of Longview Baptist Church and was a loving husband, father and grandfather that will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy Ray Breland and Fern Stiles and sister, Tammy Alford. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Emily Breland, step-mother Clorice Breland; sons, Ron Breland (Helen), Gary Rose, Daren Richey (Lainie), Clay Richey (Nicole), Jeff Richey (Pamela); brothers, David Breland, Tommy Turner,and Terry Turner; sisters DeJuanna Busby, Nancy Penninger, Carolyn Gray, and Rita Wiedaman; and twenty grandchildren, Brandon, Jordan, Alexis, Annalee, Landon, Garrett, Rosalee, Malee, Gary, Jake, McKenzie, Jared, Chelsea, Austin, Bailey, Jordyn, Tyler, Riley, Abigail, Kevin; and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Gary Breland, Mickey Reed, Kevin Holmes, Cecil Leonard, Vernon Marshall, Sam Landry and Don Kendrick. Honorary pallbearers are Brandon and Garrett Richey. Memorials may be made to Longview Baptist Church, 973 Hwy 1207, Deville, Louisiana, 71328 or First Baptist Swartz, 1983 Hwy 139, Swartz, Louisiana, 71203. To extend online condolences to the Breland family, please visit us at www.hixsonbrothers.com. Published in The Advocate from March 7 to March 9, 2013

Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Thursday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Mount Olive East Cemetery, Quitman.

Virgel Birden Jr. 76 STERLINGTON — Virgel Birden Jr., a laborer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Glynn E. Carter, 86 BASTROP — Glynn Edward Carter, a retired plant operator at Commercial Solvents (ANGUS), died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Carter-Nicholson Cemetery.

Selena F. Chatman, 89 Selena Faye Tugwell Chatman of Monroe, a retired teacher, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Progressive Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Diane S. Christman, 61 DELHI — Diane Stone Christman, a former office manager for Delta American Health Care, died Sunday. A time of remembrance and fellowship will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Churchi. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

James E. Darby Sr., 82 COLUMBIA — James E. Darby Sr., a retired civil servant, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Charles E. Fox, 79 JONESBORO — Charles Edward Fox, a retired bag tender, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery, Crowville.

Edward Galloway, 59 Edward Louis "Toot" Galloway of Monroe, a General Motors custodian, died Feb. 26. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Lee E. Jenkins, 83 RUSTON — Lee E. Jenkins died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at China Grove Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in Grambling Memorial Gardens under the direction of Our Christian Funeral Home.

Jane W. Johns, 69 RAYVILLE — Jane W. Warner Johns, a beautician, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

Celus Johnson Sr., 79 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Celus Johnson Sr., a laborer, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Lake Providence High School Auditorium. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home. Burial will be in King Solomon Cemetery.

Faye S. Lasuzzo, 76 Faye S. Lasuzzo of Monroe, a retired retail saleswoman, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is noon Thursday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Martha McCall, 67 WINNSBORO — Martha McCall, a retired school employee, died Feb. 27. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Truelight Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Delhi.

Jennie N. Mitchell, 101 SICILY ISLAND — Jennie N. Mitchell, a retired high school teacher, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Sicily Island High School. Burial will be in Pilgrim Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Laurice Napper, 88 RUSTON — Laurice Dean "Buddy" Napper, an attorney, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Visitation is 9-11 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Simsboro Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Bobbie Taylor Sr. 65 NEW ORLEANS — Bobbie Taylor Sr., formerly of Wisner, a carpet installer, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Holly Grove Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Tracey M. Whaley, 47 Tracey M. Whaley of West Monroe, an admissions clerk, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Philadelphia Word Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Bruce, W.H.: 10 a.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Carroll, Erline: 11 a.m. Friday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Craft, Lonnie: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Crowell, Kressie L.: 10 a.m. Friday, Luna Assembly of God. Davis, Rosemary Balfour: 10 a.m. Thursday, Rayville First Baptist Church. Hillard, Mack: 11 a.m. Thursday, The Lighthouse, Sunnyside Drive, Monroe. Miller, Eugene: 2 p.m. Thursday, St. Matthew Catholic Church, Monroe. Myers, James Willard: 10 a.m. Thursday, Evangeline Baptist Church, Wildsville. Yates, Frances Marie: 2 p.m. Thursday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Mar 8, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

William Gary Breland Services celebrating the life of William Gary Breland will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Longview Baptist Church, Deville, with Reverends Robbie Poole and Jeff Smart, officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery, under the direction of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria. The family asks that visitation be observed Saturday, March 9, 2013, at the church from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service. Mr. Breland, 65, of Deville, passed from this life on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at his residence. He proudly served our country as a United States Marine in Vietnam and during his working career he was a Fire Fighter in Monroe, Louisiana, and a detective in Newark, New Jersey and a materials control manager at GM. He was a member of Longview Baptist Church and was a loving husband, father and grandfather that will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy Ray Breland and Fern Stiles and sister, Tammy Alford. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Emily Breland, step-mother Clorice Breland; sons, Ron Breland (Helen), Gary Rose, Daren Richey (Lainie), Clay Richey (Nicole), Jeff Richey (Pamela); brothers, David Breland, Tommy Turner,and Terry Turner; sisters DeJuanna Busby, Nancy Penninger, Carolyn Gray, and Rita Wiedaman; and twenty grandchildren, Brandon, Jordan, Alexis, Annalee, Landon, Garrett, Rosalee, Malee, Gary, Jake, McKenzie, Jared, Chelsea, Austin, Bailey, Jordyn, Tyler, Riley, Abigail,Kevin; and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Gary Breland , Mickey Reed, Kevin Holmes, Cecil Leonard, Vernon Marshall, Sam Landry, and Don Kendrick. Honorary pallbearers will be Brandon and Garrett Richey. Memorials may be made to Longview Baptist Church, 973 Hwy 1207, Deville, Louisiana, 71328 or First Baptist Swartz, 1983 Hwy 139, Swartz, Louisiana, 71203. To extend online condolences to the Breland family, please visit us at www.hixsonbrothers.com Hixson Brothers Alexandria, LA Published in The News Star on March 8, 2013

Tonia Boyte, 45 DECATUR, Ala. — Tonia Lee "Bianca" Boyte, formerly of Bastrop, a former nurse, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Willie R. Braddock, 84 HOUSTON — Willie Richard Braddock, formerly of Monroe, died Jan. 29. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Immediately following services, a reception to greet the family will be at 605 Louisville Avenue, Monroe.

Ronald E. Burns, 76 QUITMAN — Ronald E. Burns, a retired Baptist minister, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery.

Banika Campbell, 19 Banika Jean Campbell of Monroe, a student, died Feb. 27. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Union Hill Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Glenda Cann, 60 Glenda Cann of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Olive Grove Cemetery, Choudrant. Visitation is 1-5:30 p.m. Friday with family hour from 6-7 p.m. at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Aaron Carter, 74 DELHI — Aaron Carter, a security guard, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Funerals by McFarland. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. John Community Cemetery.

Betty Corbin, 63 WINNSBORO — Betty Corbin, a Franklin Parish School District employee, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Star Baptist Churcho. Visitation is 1-6:30 p.m. Friday with wake services from 6:30-8 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Morning Star/Pleasant Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity.

Kressie L. Crowell, 78 EROS — Kressie L. Crowell, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Luna Assembly of God. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Gary W. Curry, 46 RAYVILLE — Gary Wayne Curry, a welder, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

James E. Darby Sr., 82 COLUMBIA — James E. Darby Sr., a retired civil servant, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Riser Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Columbia Hill Cemetery. Littye

Bell Davis 72 Littye Bell Davis of Monroe, a teacher, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Carolyn Eppinette, 80 TEXARKANA, Ark. — Carolyn Eppinette died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Texarkana Funeral Home, Ark.

Louis C. Ford, 77 RUSTON — Louis Charles Ford, retired maintenance worker with Louisiana Tech University, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Rocky Valley Cemetery, Grambling.

Francis G. Hoof, 64 Francis Gail Hoof of Monroe, a retired nurse, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Friday until service time. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens.

Jane W. Johns, 69 RAYVILLE — Jane W. Warner Johns, a beautician, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greer Cemetery.

James Jones, 61 BASTROP — James Jones died Feb. 24. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery.

Rev. Clifton E. Lewis, 61 GRAMBLING — The Rev. Clifton E. Lewis, a principal with the Claiborne Parish School System, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Harmony Baptist Church Family Life Center. Visitation is 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Gum Springs Cemetery, Farmerville.

Johnie McDaniel Jr,, 59 DELHI — Johnie McDaniel Jr., a cook, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Greater One Christian Fellowship Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

William Meredith, 86 LAKE PROVIDENCE — William T. "Sonny" Meredith, a mechanic and farmer, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Providence Worship Center. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home. Burial will be 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Everson-Bett Cemetery, Senatobia, Miss.

Mary Nelson, 93 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Mary Nelson, a laborer, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Bear Wallow. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home. Burial will be in Morning Star Cemetery.

James Rawls, 70 WINNSBORO — James "Jake" Rawls, a retired mechanic, died Thursday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Providence Memorial Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Homeo.

Michael W. Robinson, 31 Michael Wayne Robinson of Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Monroe Annex City Cemetery.

Samantha Spillers, 36 Samantha "Sam" Spillers of West Monroe, a machine operator, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery, West Monroe.

Aaron White Jr., 31 BASTROP — Aaron White Jr. died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater First Church of God in Christ. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in Red Hill Cemetery.

Norman Woods, 51 BASTROP — Norman Woods, a farmer, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Askin, Christan Danielle: 10 a.m. Friday, Full Gospel Temple Church, Jonesboro. Carroll, Erline: 11 a.m. Friday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.Carter, Glynn Edward: 10 a.m. Friday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Chatman, Selena Faye Tugwell: 3 p.m. Saturday, Progressive Baptist Church, Monroe. Craft, Lonnie: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Crowell, Kressie L.: 10 a.m. Friday, Luna Assembly of God. Fox, Charles Edward: 1 p.m. Friday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Galloway, Edward Louis "Toot": 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe. Jenkins, Lee E.: 11 a.m. Saturday, China Grove Baptist Church, Ruston. Johnson Sr., Celus: 11 a.m. Saturday, Lake Providence High School Auditorium. McCall, Martha: 11 a.m. Saturday, Truelight Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Mitchell, Jennie N.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Sicily Island High School, Sicily Island. Napper, Laurice Dean "Buddy": 11 a.m. Friday, Trinity United Methodist Church, Ruston. Taylor Sr., Bobby: 11 a.m. Saturday, Holly Grove Baptist Church. Whaley, Tracey M.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Philadelphia Word Baptist Church, Monroe.

Mar 9, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

James E. Darby, Sr. Funeral services for James E. Darby, Sr., age 82 of Columbia, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 10, 2013 at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Jerry Ward officiating. Interment will follow at Columbia Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home. James was called home Tuesday evening to be with his loving wife of 53 years, Mellie Seay Darby and his daughter, Jan Darby Powell. He was a career Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force and was a honorable retired war veteran. After his retirement from the Air Force, he served an additional 20 years as a civil service employee on the Naval base in Corpus Christi, TX. He is survived by his son: James E. Darby, Jr. of Monroe, LA; daughter: Evelyn Kay Eden and her husband Clay of Spendora, TX; step-daughter: Marilyn Foster and her husband Jim of GA; grandchildren: Darren Williams and his wife Leanne, Danielle Hutto, James McClanahan, Dustin Hornsby and his wife Brandi, Vanessa Saunders and her husband Marc, Blake Darby; multiple great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Donnie Williams, Blake Darby, Laine Hutto, Darren Williams, Coal Hillestad, and Jackie Lawrence. Honorary Pallbearer will be Dale Powell. You may send online condolences to the Darby family at www.riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on March 9, 2013

Betty Jones Glud Mrs. Betty Jones Glud, 87, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2013, at Countryside Manor in Stokesdale, NC. A native of Monroe, LA Mrs. Glud was born on December 19, 1925, the daughter of the late Eugene Farley and Effie Martha Strickland Jones. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Aage Glud in 1995. Surviving are her three children; Debbie Green and her husband Wayne, of Summerfield, NC, Peter Glud and his wife Debbie, of Greensboro, NC and Signe Stone and her husband Art, of Concord, NC; three grandchildren; Jimmy Torelli and his wife Shellie, Erin Stone, and Ryan Stone; and two great-grandchildren Audrey and Elijah Torelli. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church, 2614 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge, NC for the Columbarium Fund. Forbis & Dick Brooke Chapel in Stokesdale is serving the Glud family and on-line condolences may be offered at www.forbisanddick.com Forbis & Dick Brooke Chapel Stokesdale, NC Published in The News Star on March 9, 2013 Send Flowers Now Remember Obituary Remember on Facebook Share with Others Ways to help Donate to Charity GUEST BOOK View full Guest Book (0 entries) add entry We encourage you to be the first to share your memories or express your condolences in the Guest Book for Betty Glud. Francis Gail Hoof Visit Guest Book Francis Gail Hoof Funeral services for Mrs. Francis Gail Hoof, 64, were held on Friday March 8, 2013 at the chapel of Griffin Funeral Home. Officiating the funeral service were Rev. James Prince, Rev. Jesse Truitt and Rev. Jeffery Luellen. Interment followed at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens Cemetery. Gail was born on January 21, 1949 in Hope, Arkansas to the union of Ivie Lee and Thelma Parks Ponder and passed from this life on Wednesday March 6, 2013 at Avalon Place after an extended illness. She was a resident of Monroe, a retired nurse and a member of Highland Park Baptist Church. She was an avid reader, enjoyed outdoors, gardening and working in her lawn; and had a passion to help and be with people. She is preceded in death by her parents; step sons Chad Hoof and Brad Hoof. She is survived by her husband William David Hoof ; daughter Rebecca Lynn Carpenter and husband Shye; step daughter Regina Hoof; sisters Iva Willingham and husband Jim, Paulette Ponder and husband Chuck ; grandchildren Nathan Lee Carlock , Hailey Mae Carlock Carpenter, Timothy Hackett, Ella, Emma and Carlie McGinly; also survived by nieces and nephews. Honored to serve as pallbearers were Nathan Lee Carlock, Chad Brasseaux, Justin Freeman, Zachary Brasseaux, Anthony Yakaboski and Rick Ducket. Honorary pallbearer was Harold Hart. Online guestbook at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 9, 2013

Jane McMullen Mulhearn Funeral services for Jane McMullen Mulhearn, 90, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 10, 2013, at First United Methodist Church, Monroe, with Dr. Larry Stafford officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Mulhearn passed away Thursday, March 7, 2103, at Avalon Place. She was a member of First United Methodist Church where she was very active in numerous organizations. Mrs. Mulhearn was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Mulhearn, Sr. Survivors include her four sons, Kenneth Mulhearn of Florida, Charles Mulhearn, Jr. of Arkansas, Raymond Mulhearn and wife Christine of Georgia, and Richard Mulhearn and wife Kathy of Louisiana; nine grandchildren, and six great great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Ken Mulhearn, Jr., Ryan Mulhearn, Trey Ross, Cameron Mulhearn, and Jon Novak. Honorary pallbearers will be Stuart Novak, Larkin Mulhearn, and Jim Slaughter. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, and Sunday from 1:00 PM until service time at First United Methodist Church, Monroe. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 9, 2013

Frances Irene Hampton Stewart Funeral services for Frances Irene Hampton Stewart, age 83, of Ruston will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, March 10, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston. Officiating the service will be Rev. Dale Oden. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Mrs. Stewart was born June 26, 1929 in Oak Grove LA and passed away March 8, 2013 in Ruston, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband: James A. Stewart. Mrs. Stewart attended Temple Baptist Church. She worked part time for Pecan Villa, Ruston DMV, and Ruston Job Service. She owned and operated Stewart's Heating and Air and was a past president of the Barnett Springs Homemaker's Club. Mrs. Stewart was also a Rotary's Paul Harris Fellow recipient. She is survived by her children; James Michael (Mack) Stewart and wife Jeannie, Janice Diane Stewart, and Pamela Anne Stewart all of Ruston, LA; and granddaughters: Patricia Jan Stewart and Jerrilyn Frasier also of Ruston. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhome.com Kilparick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on March 9, 2013

Dorothy M. Allen, 72 LAKE PROVIDENCE -- Dorothy Mae Allen, a nursing assistant, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at St, Mary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Gilyard Cemetery under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home.

Earl Braddock, 87 DELHI -- Earl Braddock, a retired farmer, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Warsaw Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Rusty Fuller, 48 Rusty Fuller, a restaurant cook, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Larry O. Goyne, 73 CROSSETT, Ark. -- Larry Oris Goyne, a retired employee of Georgia Pacific, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Meridian Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Hickory Grove Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Margrette King, 93 WINNSBORO -- Margrette Emma "Maggie" King , a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Light House Pentecostal Church. Visitation is 5 p.m. Saturday at the church until service time. Arrangements are under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.

Dorothy Lewis, 68 Dorothy Lewis of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. Monday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Miller Funeral Home.

Steve Long, 64 MER ROUGE -- Steve N. "Pap" Long, a retired salesman, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bonita Road Baptist Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Carolyn E. Lowrey, 58 QUITMAN -- Carolyn Elizabeth Lowrey, a truck driver, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Sweetwater Cemetery.

Evelyn C. Owens, 77 EROS -- Evelyn C. Owens, a retired school bus driver, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Shannon Webb, 70 CLAYTON -- Shannon Webb, a retired security officer, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 9 a.m. Monday until service time. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island.

Henry Williams, 72 Henry Williams of Monroe, a machinist, died March 2. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at University Church of Christ ULM. Visitation is 1-8 p.m. Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Braddock, Willie Richard: 2 p.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burns, Ronald E.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Campbell, Banika Jean: 2 p.m. Saturday, Union Hill Baptist Church (Hwy. 15 South), Monroe. Cann, Glenda: 1 p.m. Saturday, Olive Grove Cemetery, Choudrant. Carter, Aaron: 11 a.m. Saturday, Funerals by McFarland, Delhi. Chatman, Selena Faye Tugwell: 3 p.m. Saturday, Progressive Baptist Church, Monroe. Corbin, Betty: 1 p.m. Saturday, Pleasant Star Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Craft, Lonnie: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Darby Sr., James E.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Davis, Littye Bell: 11 a.m. Saturday, Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe. Ford, Louis Charles: 11 a.m. Saturday, King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Galloway, Edward Louis: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe. Jenkins, Lee E.: 11 a.m. Saturday, China Grove Baptist Church, Ruston. Johns, Jane W. Warner: 3 p.m. Sunday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Johnson Sr., Celus: 11 a.m. Saturday, Lake Providence High School Auditorium. Jones, James: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Lewis, The Rev. Clifton E.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Harmony Baptist Church Family Life Center, Grambling. McCall, Martha: 11 a.m. Saturday, Truelight Baptist Church, Winnsboro. McDaniel Jr., Johnie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Greater One Christian Fellowship Church, Delhi. Meredith, William T. "Sonny": 10 a.m. Saturday, Providence Worship Center, Lake Providence. Mitchell, Jennie N.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Sicily Island High School, Sicily Island. Nelson, Mary: 1 p.m. Saturday, Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Bear Wallow. Rawls, James: 11 a.m. Saturday, Providence Memorial Cemetery. Robinson, Michael Wayne: 2 p.m. Saturday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Taylor Sr., Bobby: 11 a.m. Saturday, Holly Grove Baptist Church. Whaley, Tracey M.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Philadelphia Word Baptist Church, Monroe. White Jr., Aaron: 11 a.m. Saturday, Greater First Church of God in Christ, Bastrop.

Mar 10, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Resources View Sympathy Flowers Newspaper Archive to 1690 Single & 50+? Find Love Find Death Certificates Today's Obituaries and Guest Books You searched The News Star for 3/10/2013 Page 1 of 1 (9 total results) Results per page Earl Braddock Visit Guest Book Earl Braddock Funeral services for Mr. Earl Braddock, 87, will be 2pm Sunday at Warsaw Baptist Church with Rev. Jeff Sykes and Rev. Bucky Curry officiating. Interment will follow at Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home. Mr. Braddock was born in Caldwell Parish, LA on May 11, 1925 and passed from this life at the Northeast LA War Veterans Home on Friday March 8, 2013 after an extended illness. He was a resident of Madison Parish, retired farmer and welder; a member of First Baptist Church Sterlington and the Crowville Masonic Lodge; he served with the United States Navy during WWII. He was an avid outdoorsman with a passion for hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife of almost 64 years Betty H. Braddock; daughters Nieda Paylor and Evelyn Richardson; sister Ola Stevens; grandchildren Jennifer and Vanessa Paylor; also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Visitation for friends will be Saturday 5pm until 8pm at the church. Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, La Published in The News Star on March 10, 2013

Annette Moak Cullipher Annette Moak Cullipher, 76, of Balsam Grove, NC died on March 2nd, 2013, at her beloved home with friends and family. She was buried on Sunday, March 3rd, on her family plot in Balsam Grove on the land that she loved. Annette was born in Monroe, Louisiana on January 3rd, 1937. This is also the birthplace of her husband of 58 years, Jim Cullipher. After marrying Jim, Annette attended college and gave birth to three children: James Hurvie (Jon) Cullipher, Gaye Cullipher and Sid Cullipher. She was the founder of Journey into Wholeness, a non-profit organization that explored psychology of Carl Jung and the wisdom of many religions. Journey into Wholeness organized events all across the country and in Canada, Europe and Australia for 30 years. Her own spiritual journey touched thousands as she created a sacred container for people to explore their own individual paths. Her parents, Hurvie M. Moak and Beatrice Lane Moak and her sons, Jon and Sid preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Jim Cullipher; sister, Louise Moak Till; daughter, Gaye and granddaughters, Brittany and Greta. Annette lived a rich and full life and her family celebrates a woman who truly 'danced the questions' of life. In lieu of flowers, Annette would have been honored to inspire memorials to "Transylvania Regional Hospital Hospice", 1226 Asheville Hwy. Suite 5, Brevard, NC 28712. Published in The News Star on March 10, 2013

Betty Annita DeMoss Denova Betty Annita DeMoss Denova, 71, died peacefully on February 15th at home in Fort Myers, Florida after a brief struggle with cancer. Betty was born August 6, 1941, in Monroe, Louisiana, the daughter of Jay Willis DeMoss and Alvis Y'Vonne Smith. Betty was a loving and caring mother. She thoroughly enjoyed both traveling and the outdoors. She visited Canada, Israel and Mexico on numerous occasions. Her favorite travel was done in the United States. She loved to take the R.V. and stop for periods of time planting flower and vegetable gardens along the way. She took great joy in finding a lake or stream in which she could fish an afternoon away. She made lifelong friends everywhere she went. Family and friends were her passion and delight. Betty is survived by her brother, Ronnie DeMoss, of West Monroe, LA; Four loving daughters, Debbie Walters and her fiance Michael Muse of Fort Myers, FL; Pamela Slaughter and her husband Robert Slaughter of West Monroe, LA; Melissa Flowers and her husband David Flowers of Moorehaven, FL; and Paige Ederer and her husband Joe Ederer of Fort Myers, FL; 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; and a number of other relatives and close friends. Betty requested her body to be donated to research in hope she would have a small part in the search for a cure. A memorial service is planned in celebration of Betty's life at Kiroli Park Lodge in West Monroe, LA on Sunday, March 24, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. The family wishes to invite her numerous loving relatives and friends to attend. Published in The News Star on March 10, 2013

Evelyn Fontenot Funeral services for Mrs. Evelyn Fontenot, 77, will be 2pm Monday at Christian Life Church Monroe with Rev. David McKeithen and Rev. G. E. Chance officiating. Interment will follow at Furlow Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Fontenot began her life journey on August 1, 1935 and continued on her spiritual journey on Friday March 8, 2013 at LSU Health Sciences Medical Center Shreveport after an extended illness. She was a resident of Caldwell Parish, a member of Christian Life Church; retired with Sam's Wholesale Club and had worked for East Park Christian Academy. She enjoyed being outdoors and with nature. She had a passion for her faith and lived her life to the standards in which she believed; receiving many miracles throughout her lifetime. She was a gentle soul with a touch of compassion for everyone she encountered; and was loved by everyone that met her. She had such a giving heart, and an attitude of respect for people. Being a wife, mother and grandmother was her greatest achievements. She is preceded in death by her husband Cecil Leon Fontenot Sr.; sisters Juanita Netherland and Shirley Herrington; brother Johnny Ray Bridges; grandchildren Crystal Louise Kelley Stephens and Samuel Allen Dean Stephens. Survivors include her children Linda Allbritton (Steve), Louise Stephens (Johnny), Tammy Thomas (Kenny), Cecil Fontenot Jr. (Susie); her sister Bobbie Futch also survived by several brothers, 14 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, host of niece and nephews. Visitation for friends will be Sunday 5pm until 9pm at the church. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Online guest book at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 10, 2013

Rusty Fuller, 48 Graveside services for Rusty Fuller, 48, of West Monroe, LA, will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe. Rusty was born August 11, 1964, in West Monroe, LA and passed away March 7, 2013. Rusty worked at several restaurants in the Ouachita Parish area as a cook. He was preceded in death by mother, Claudette Fuller and brother, Jamie Price. He is survived by son, Larry Wayne Fuller; father, Owen Fuller; 4 brothers, Eddie Price (JoAnna), William Fuller (Melissa), Donnie Fuller, and Matt Fuller; 1 sister, Georgie Broussard (Richard); and 10 nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 12 from 10:00 AM until noon at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 10, 2013

Samuel A. Gregory Graveside funeral services for Mr. Samuel A. Gregory, age 89, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 11, 2013 at Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Woodrow Reeder officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Golden Funeral Home. Mr. Gregory, a resident of Farmerville, LA, passed away Friday, March 8, 2013. He was retired from Smalling Brothers Construction Company. Mr. Gregory was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a Purple Heart recipient. He is preceded in death by a grandson, James Dye; parents, Sam Alexander Gregory and Carrie Vestina Thompson Gregory; brothers, Guy Gregory, Roy Gregory, Jimmy Gregory, Johnny Gregory, Bill Gregory; and sisters, Dora Matheny, Ada Osborn, Mary Louise Matheny, Vera Wilson, and Dorothy Stokes. Mr. Gregory is survived by his daughter, Patricia Ann Gregory Jones; son, Samuel Wayne Hodges; sister, Ellen "Sis" Gregory; brother, Thomas "Buddy" Gregory; two grandchildren, Lori Tyson Pearson and husband Johnny, Charles Tyson and wife Nancy; six great grandchildren, Patrick Goodwin, Ryne Goodwin, Pace Pearson, David Tyson, James Dye, Jr., Cody Holloway; and two great great grandchildren, Charlie Tyson and Ollie Tyson. Memorial contributions may be made to the veterans charity or association of the donor's choosing. Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop, LLC, Bastrop, LA Published in The News Star on March 10, 2013

Margret "Maggie" Emmer Shaw King Funeral services for Margret "Maggie" Emmer Shaw King, 93, of Winnsboro, a homemaker, minister for 60 years, and a faithful member of the Lighthouse Pentecostal Church, will be held at the Lighthouse Pentecostal Church of Winnsboro on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 2:00 PM with Bro. Jimmy Holland, Bro. Cecil Grantham and Bro. Hurby Hitt officiating. Interment will follow at the Jigger Garden of Memories under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Ms. King was born on September 28, 1919 in Arkansas and passed away on Friday, March 8, 2013 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy King; father, Hollis Harvey Shaw; mother, Eddie Evelyn Poole Shaw; and daughter, Bonnie Knox Finch. She is survived by her two sons, Ernest Oliver and Louise and Joe Oliver and Lynn, both of Winnsboro; three daughters, Lena Guillot and Buddy of Columbia, LA, Joyce Parker and Peyton of Winnsboro, and Sandy Mc Murray of Winnsboro; twenty-one grandchildren; thirty-nine great grandchildren; and thirteen great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Pallbearers will be her grandsons Joey Oliver, Ray Barlow, Jared Knox, Timothy Parker, Mike Oliver and Tony McMurray. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandsons Robert Johnnese, Jeff Oliver and Todd McMurray. The family will receive friends at the Lighthouse Pentecostal Church beginning at 5:00 PM on Saturday, March 9, 2013. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit youngscommunity.com. Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on March 10, 2013

Evelyn C. Owens Funeral services for Mrs. Evelyn C. Owens, 77, will be 1pm Tuesday March 12, 2013 at the chapel of Griffin Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Owens was born on September 11, 1935 in Eros, LA to the union of Julian and Clemmie Coon Crowell and passed from this life on Thursday March 7, 2013 at her home. She was a resident of Eros, a retired Ouachita Parish School Bus Driver, and a member of the Methodist Faith. She was very creative; and had a passion for crafts, sewing, crocheting, quilting; and gardening with flowers. She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers Raymond and Irvin Crowell; sisters Erma Blume and Elaine Dowdy. Survivors include her husband Tom Owens who she wed on April 5, 1958; her sons Darrell Owens and wife Trish, Dale Owens; her sister Media Sanders; her grandchildren Ali, Amelia and Josh; her great grandchild Hailey & special friend of 50 years, Sarah Bearden. Pallbearers will be Justin Sanders, Keith Sanders, Ronald Crowell, Roger Crowell, John Little, & James Little. Visitation for friends will be Monday 5pm until 8pm. The family extends their heartfelt appreciation to Louisiana Hospice; nurses, Monica & Gail; Glenwood Home Health Nurses, Anna, Brooke, & Julia; and Dr. Mark Dollar & Dr. Virginia Gonzales. Online guestbook at griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 10, 2013

Mamie Lee Tumlison Mrs. Mamie Lee Tumlison, 85, of Monroe, died Friday, March 08, 2013. Mrs. Tumlison was a native of Wisner; a resident of Monroe for a number of years and a former resident of Mabelvale, and Hamburg, Arkansas. She was a homemaker and a member of the Sardis United Methodist Church in Bauxite, Arkansas. She was an avid Square Dancer and loved traveling around the country camping. She is preceded in death by her husbands, George E. Diamond in 1979 and James (Son) Tumlison in 2003 and her parents, Robert Miles & Johnnie McDaniel Barefield. She is survived by four sons, Pat Diamond of Dallas, Texas, Bobby Diamond of Killeen, Texas, Rev. David Diamond of Baton Rouge and Steve Diamond of Fort Worth, Texas; six brothers, J.B. Barefield of Jigger, Raymond Barefield of Troup, Texas, Carl Barefield and George Allen Barefield both of West Monroe, Russell Barefield of Bastrop and Robert Barefield of Troup, Texas; four sisters, Emma Glasscock of Jonesboro, Lottie Corbin of Monroe, Betty Peterson of Jackson and Lynn Newman of Monroe; 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral services are 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 12, 2013 in the chapel of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home with Rev. David Diamond officiating. Burial will be in Pinewood Memorial Park. Visitation will be after 11:00 a.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association , 2407 Ferrand Street, Monroe, LA 71201-3248. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg. Online guest book at www.jones-hartshorn.com Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home, Inc Hamburg, AR Published in The News Star on March 10, 2013

Jimmie Brown Sr., 91 KILBOURNE — Jimmie Harris Brown Sr., a farmer, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Kilbourne Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Eudora, Ark., under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

J.T. Castleberry, 90 BASTROP — J.T. "Sam" Castleberry, a retired pulp mill operator, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial wil be in the Bonita Road Baptist Church Cemetery.

Jimmy Frost Sr. 71 Jimmy Frost, Sr. of West Monroe, a retired plumber, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Gerald George, 65 Gerald D. George of Calhoun, a truck driver, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Calhoun Assembly of God Church. Visitation is 9 a.m. Monday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe.

Hubert Miller, 69 FERRIDAY — Hubert Miller, a retired heavy equipment operator, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Comer Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m. Sunday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Old Pine Hill Cemetery, Sicily Island.

Jane Mulhearn, 90 Jane McMullen Mulhearn, of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church. Visitation is 1 p.m. Sunday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Opal V. Pinder, 88 SHREVEPORT — Opal Victoria Pinder, a homemaker, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at New Salem Cemetery, Crews, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Allen, Dorothy Mae: 1 p.m. Monday, St. Mary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Braddock, Earl: 2 p.m. Sunday, Warsaw Baptist Church.Darby Sr., James E.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Goyne, Larry Oris: 2 p.m. Sunday, Meridian Baptist Church, Crossett, Ark. Johns, Jane W. Warner: 3 p.m. Sunday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.King, Margrette Emma "Maggie": 2 p.m. Sunday, Light House Pentecostal Church, Winnsboro. Lewis, Dorothy: 11 a.m. Monday, Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Long,Steve N. "Pap": 3 p.m. Sunday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Webb, Shannon: 10 a.m. Monday, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Williams, Henry: 2 p.m. Wednesday, University Church of Christ ULM, Monroe.

Mar 11 , 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Alma Pilgreen Hayes Graveside Services for Alma Pilgreen Hayes, 72, of Grand Prairie, TX, will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 13, 2013 in the Wilhite Cemetery in Point, LA with Rev. Neil Everett officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Alma Pilgreen Hayes finally won her courageous 15 year battle with Alzheimer's and went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, March 7, 2013. She was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who enjoyed teaching at Inglewood Baptist Church from 1975 until her illness prevented it. One of her favorite pastimes was taking children to Six Flags and watching their smiles and hearing their laughter. She and her husband of 56 years enjoyed traveling in their RV across the U.S. and Canada several times throughout their lives. Mrs. Hayes is preceded in death by her son, Ronnie and also her parents. Survivors include her husband, Jerry; daughter, Lisa Frey; son, Donnie and wife, Paula; sister, Mary Durham; brothers, Vince, Robert and Ervin Pilgreen; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and four step great grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 12, 2013 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 March 11, 2013

Billy G. Keyes (Colonel, U.S.Army Retired) Billy was born October 11, 1936 in Winnfield, Louisiana. He was raised in Tallulah, Louisiana and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior as a teenager. After graduating from Northeast Louisiana State College as a Distinguished Military Graduate, he began a 30-year career in the U. S. Army. Overseas service included tours in Germany, Korea, Vietnam, and Japan (Okinawa). His final two tours included the role of Commander, U.S. Army Garrison, Okinawa and that of Department of the Army Inspector General to the National Guard of the state of North Carolina. Billy received the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal and the Senior Parachutist Badge. He retired as a full colonel in June 1989. In 1992 Billy and his wife Bobbye began to enjoy Cajun dancing together. This led to many long-lasting friendships throughout the states of Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas. Beginning in 1995, they also taught others to enjoy this activity at universities in North and Central Louisiana, as well as festivals and private settings both in and out of the state. In 1999, the Louisiana Department of Tourism selected the Keyes as the Cajun dancers for a promotional effort in the eastern third of the U.S. to publicize Franco Fete '99. They later produced a Cajun dancing instructional DVD. Due to Billy's illness, they retired from dancing in 2007. Billy is preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester and Bertha Keyes, and sons Dwayne Keyes and David Keyes. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Bobbye Pryor Keyes, West Monroe; daughter, Tami Keyes Stagg and husband Dr. Daniel Stagg, III; granddaughter, Hannah Stagg and grandson, Daniel Stagg, IV, College Station, TX; daughter-in-law, Ginger Massey Keyes and granddaughter, Victoria Keyes, Seymour, TN; sister, Shirley Keyes Wilson and husband Frank Wilson, nephews Paul Wilson, Greg Wilson and Sean Wilson, Tallulah, LA; brother-in-law, Raymond Pryor, Jr. and wife Linda Ellis Pryor, Tallulah, LA; nephew Raymond (Trey) Pryor and wife Marissa Pryor and niece Julia Pryor, Anaheim, CA. Pallbearers are Richard Starling, Blake Blakewood, Wayne King, Tom Johnson, Jim Huckbay, and Daniel Stagg, IV. Honorary pallbearers are Tommy Dunagan, Alva Harkins, Terry Massey, Barry Blanton, and Daniel Stagg, Jr. Relatives and friends are invited to Cedar Crest Baptist Church in West Monroe on Tuesday, March 12 for visitation at 10:00 a.m. and service at 11:00 a.m. officiated by Rev. Greg Clark. Interment will follow with full military honors at 2:30 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery in Tallulah, LA. The family would like to thank the staff of Landmark Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of West Monroe for their excellent care and compassion during Billy's stay. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Published in The News Star on March 11, 2013

Jackie Lee Wilson, Sr. Funeral services for Mr. Jackie Lee Wilson, Sr., 62, of West Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 12, 2013 in the chapel at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Bro. Gary Hamilton officiating. Interment will follow at Rayville Masonic Cemetery. Mr. Wilson passed away Saturday, March 9, 2013, at Louisiana Heath Services Center in Shreveport. Jackie Lee Wilson Sr., was a resident of Ouachita Parish and a member of Lapine Assembly of God. He served as a licensed tankerman and a cook on the towboat. He was an avid outdoorsman with a passion for hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed spending time with his family. His world revolved around his children and grandchildren. Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Winnie Wilson; and brother, Hollis Franklin Wilson, Sr. Survivors include his children, Jackie Lee Wilson, Jr., Toni Wilson, Amy Wilson, Paula Wilson, Christy Stansbury and sixteen grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Betty Bennet, Carolyn Girod, Diane Middleton, Deborah Wilson; his brothers, James Wilson, David Wilson, Ronnie Wilson, Larry Wilson; and by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Pallbearers will be Johnny Wilson, Frankie Wilson, Daryl Wilson, Mike Wilson, Britt Clarke, and Brian Watt. Honorary pallbearers will be Willie Wilson, Joe Bennett, Donald Wilson, Russel Wilson, and Brandon Mulhern. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Monday, March 11, 2013 at the funeral home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 11, 2013

Mary B. Baker, 89 Mary Betty Baker of Calhoun, a retired personnel director, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Griffin Funeral Home in West Monroe.

Doris Book, 71 SICILY ISLAND — Doris Book, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Sicily Island. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Penny Edwards, 57 POINT — Penny Edwards, formerly of Broussard, a bookkeeper, died March Sunday. Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe.

Evelyn Fontenot, 77 COLUMBIA — Evelyn Fontenot, a retired Sam's Wholesale Club employee, died Thursday. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Christian Life Church in Monroe. Burial is in Furlow Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe.

Jimmy Frost Sr., 71 Jimmy Frost Sr. of West Monroe, a retired plumber, died Friday. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Monday the funeral home.

Rusty Fuller, 48 Rusty Fuller of West Monroe, a restaurant cook, died Thursday. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the funeral home.

Obie B. Haddox, 84 COLUMBIA — Obie Bonita Haddox, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Fellowship Baptist Church west of Columbia. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial will be at Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia.

Evelyn Owens, 77 EROS — Evelyn Owens, a retired school bus driver, died Thursday. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Griffin Funeral Home in West Monroe. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial is in Walnut Creek Cemetery.

Janis B. Miller, 66 Janis Brandon Miller of Monroe, a retired English teacher and education administrator, died Saturday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

James E. Nobles, 57 James Emmett "Jim" Nobles of West Monroe, a department manager, died Saturday. Funeral Services are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Robert S. Tarver, 60 BERNICE — Robert Steven Tarver died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Tiny J. Temple, 89 Tiny Juanita Aikens Temple of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Allen, Dorothy Mae: 1 p.m. Monday, St. Mary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Brown, Jimmie Harris Sr.: 2 p.m. Monday, Kilbourne Baptist Church, Kilbourne. Castleberry, J.T. "Sam": 2 p.m. Monday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. George, Gerald D.: 11 a.m. Monday, Calhoun Assembly of God Church, Calhoun. Lewis, Dorothy: 11 a.m. Monday, Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Webb, Shannon: 10 a.m. Monday, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Williams, Henry: 2 p.m. Wednesday, University Church of Christ ULM, Monroe.

Mar 12, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Wilma Mae Kellick Funeral services for Mrs. Wilma Mae Kellick, age 95, of Mer Rouge, LA, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at the Bonne Idee Assembly of God Church with Revs. Jerry Stuckey and Dale Jordan officiating. Interment will follow in Red Wing Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home. Mrs. Kellick was a member of Bonne Idee Assembly of God. Her church family was an important part of her life. She taught a children's Sunday school class for many years and worked in the women's missions class and was a prayer warrior for all. She felt blessed to have her family and we were so blessed to have her for 95 wonderful years. Mrs. Kellick is survived by her daughter, Margaret Sherwood and husband Robert of Oak Grove, LA; son, J.C. Kellick and wife Shirley of Mer Rouge, LA and a brother, Ewell Binkley and wife Barbara of Henning,TN. Wilma was a loving mawmaw to her grandchildren, Nicky Kellick, Gwen Sherwood Fields, Tammy Sherwood Guerrero, Randy Kellick as well as her extended family of great grandchildren, Ashton, Aharon, Candace, Cole, Courtney, Baylee, Mallory, Erika, John-Major and Tanner; four wonderful great great grandchildren, Kade, Peighton, Wren and Ward. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Kellick, three brothers and one sister. Serving as pallbearers are, Benny Guerrero, Carroll Fields, Cliff Ferrell, Tanner Kellick, Jason Cole Fields and Jackie Sims. Honorary pallbearer is Mikel Kellick. Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Published in The News Star on March 12, 2013

Dan Boies "D.B." McKay Services will be held for retired Richland Parish Clerk of Court, D. B. McKay, at Rayville First Baptist Church, Rayville, at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. Rick Aultman officiating, Interment to follow at Gwin Cemetery in Mangham, LA. Visitation will be held at Mangham Baptist Church from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home-Rayville, LA. Dan Boies "D.B." McKay, 89, of Mangham, died Sunday, March 10, 2013, at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents Daniel Baker McKay and Ethel Annette Boies McKay of Mangham, and his grandson, Thomas E. "Trey" Cooper III of Rayville. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, JoAnn McKay of Mangham, four sons, Dan B. McKay, Jr., of Bunkie, Stephen R. McKay of Lake Charles, James Reese McKay, Boulder, Colorado, and Kevin B. McKay of Mangham; and two daughters, JoAnnette Mattison of Dallas, and Dedee Mangold of Erie, Colorado. He is also survived by four granddaughters, five grandsons, and seven great-grandchildren. He was born in Mangham, June 8, 1923. He graduated from Mangham High School in 1940 and attended college at Northeast in Monroe for about 3 semesters until the outbreak of World War II, at which time he volunteered to join the U.S. Army Air Corps. After his tenure as Richland Parish Clerk of Court from 1957-80, he operated Richland Abstract Company until shortly before his death. He was a lifelong member of the Mangham Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for many years. He volunteered as a coach for Mangham Little League Baseball, where he taught many young boys how to play the game and work together. Another activity he loved was taking care of his herd of beef cattle on the family farm near Mangham. In the Second World War, he served on a B-17 Flying Fortress in the 100th Bomb Group, 418th Squadron, of the U.S. Army Air Corps., Eighth Air Force. After training as a bombardier at several air bases in the U.S., he flew high-altitude daylight combat missions into the heart of Nazi Germany during the especially perilous year of 1943, when the Air Force had no fighters that could escort them all the way to their targets. He flew with his pilot and two different crews on several missions, including two missions that suffered very heavy losses. On the mission to Regensburg, his B-17 was set ablaze when heavy machine gun fire from German fighters hit the oxygen system. His pilot was killed along with half the crew. Lt. McKay and the navigator both suffered burns but managed to bail out before the aircraft exploded in midair. He and the other surviving crew members were captured by the German Luftwaffe. He was taken first to a hospital, where he was treated for burns, and then sent to join other captured American and British airmen in Stalag Luft 3 at Sagen near the current German-Polish border. He spent next 20 months as a POW. Near the end of the war both the prisoners and the prison guards were on starvation rations of bread and water, with potatoes when they were lucky. In the dead of winter, in early 1945, as the Russian army approached from the east, he and his fellow POWs were sent on a forced march through the snow for about 100 miles to the west. From there, they were taken by train to the much larger Stalag 7A. In April 1945, elements of the 14th Armored Division of General Patton's 3rd Army managed to fight their way to Stalag 7A at Moosburg where they liberated over 110,000 Allied prisoners. One of Lt. McKay's high school classmates, Bennie M. Hixon, was serving in the Division at the time and the two of them managed to meet up in the chaos of the newly liberated prison camp. He was promoted to the rank of Captain and awarded the Purple Heart, Air Medal, American Campaign Medal, and the Europe, Africa, Middle East Ribbon with battle star. Pallbearers will be Dan B. McKay III, John McKay, Nathan McKay, Hunter McKay, Jared McKay, Joel McKay, Donald Womack, and Paul Descant. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of Mr. McKay's Sunday School class and the deacons of Mangham Baptist Church. The family requests memorials made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , Memphis, TN, or to the building fund of Mangham Baptist Church. Online registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on March 12, 2013

Janis Brandon Miller Funeral services for Mrs. Janis Brandon Miller, 66, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, March 13, 2013, in the chapel at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. John Mabry officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Miller passed away Saturday, March 9, 2013, at Stoneybrook Assisted Living in West Monroe. Janis fought the good fight but passed away from Alzheimer's. Janis was born in Nashville, TN in 1947 and moved to Chalmette in 1948 and then to Monroe in 1960. She graduated from Neville High School in 1964 and Northeast Louisiana State University in 1968. Janis was voted Who's Who in 1968 and was a member of Alpha Omicron Di, Alpha Lamba Delta, Sigma Tau Delta, Sig Tau Gamma White Rose and was a Cheerleader. She went on to obtain her Master's Degree in English Literature and taught at Carrol High School, Wossman High School, Benton High School, Robeline High School and was assistant registrar at NLU and University of Alabama. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her parents, O.E. and Dorothy "Dot" Brandon; and cousin, Faye Layne. Survivors include her husband, Al W. Miller; children, Carey Brian Miller and wife Emilie of Gonzales, LA and their daughter, Ryne; Lisa Clarke and husband Jim of Buford, GA, and their children, D.J. and Cody Clarke; brother, Jerry Brandon and wife Jane of Downsville, LA; sister-in-law, Rachel Miller Newman and husband Fred of Hot Springs Village, AR; niece, Ashley Pere of Baton Rouge, LA; nephew, Patrick Brandon of West Monroe, LA; aunt, Margaret Layne of Franklin, TN; and cousins, Jim and Shirley Moore of Atlanta, GA, Albert and Gail King of Alcoa, TN, Larry Layne of Hendersonville, TN. Pallbearers will be Carey Walker, Robert Welch, Steve Tew, Skeeter Boyd, Tommy Bordelon, Charles Herold. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at the funeral home. The family wishes to extend their thanks to Carol Dotson and Nancy Fowler who were her loving caregivers at home, Betty Kennedy, Connie Culpepper, and the nurses of Stoneybrook, and Hospice Compassus Nursing Staff. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 12, 2013

James Emmett "Jim" Nobles Funeral Services for James Emmett "Jim" Nobles, 57, of West Monroe, LA will be held 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 13, 2013 in the Feazel Chapel at First Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA with Dr. Woods Watson and Rev. Gil Martin officiating. Interment will follow at Columbia Hill Cemetery, Columbia, LA, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. James Emmett "Jim" Nobles was born February 22, 1956 and passed away on March 9, 2013. Jim was a member of First Baptist Church, West Monroe and Every Day Giving Everything Life Group. He was a dedicated Advocate to Celebrate Recovery at First West. Jim was employed by Wal-Mart in Monroe, LA as a department manager. He is preceded in death by his parents, Emmett and Audrey Nobles. Survivors include his sisters, Shirley Smith and Linda Kinison of West Monroe, LA and Charlotte Rowland and Beth Roark of Columbia, LA and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Doug Brewser, Dan Booth, Shep Crigler, Phillip Thigpen, Jordan Hatten, and Mark Kinison. Honorary pallbearers will be Dock Kelly, Austin Roark, Ray Kinison, Members of the E.D.G.E. Life Group and the employees of Monroe Wal-Mart. Visitation will be held at 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the E.D.G.E. Life Group at First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Online Registry / Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 12, 2013

Elizabeth Peyton Elizabeth Peyton, 91, died Friday, March 8, 2013 in Hartwell, GA. Her husband, The Rev. Robert L. Peyton, preceded her in death in 2011. They were married for 68 years and lived in retirement in Arcadia, LA for 28 years before they moved to Hartwell in 2011. Elizabeth was born in Wesson, MS and grew up in the nearby Pleasant Valley community. She received a bachelor's degree from University of Southern Mississippi in 1942, and a master's degree plus coursework toward the Ph.D. degree at University of Louisiana at Monroe in the 1970's. She taught elementary school in Drew, MS, Round Rock, TX, Bastrop, LA and Calhoun LA. She worked closely with her husband in his 40 years of full-time ministry and 27 years of retired ministry in the Louisiana Conference of the United Methodist Church in the communities of Lake Charles, Arcadia, Bastrop, West Monroe and Ruston. She was a leader in numerous church and civic organizations including the United Methodist Women, American Cancer Society, Retired Teachers' Association and Literature Club. She and her husband received the Heritage Award from the Arcadia/Bienville Parish Chamber of Commerce in 1998. She was known for her faithfulness to family, church and community and was a mentor to many. Her wisdom, energy and enthusiasm for life affected all those around her. Survivors include her son Lee of Hartwell, and sisters Nancy Zumalt of Pearland, TX and Bertha Anna Farmer of Hazlehurst, MS. She was preceded in death by her husband, son Guy Murray, and sisters Doris Sanders, Dorothy Guyton and Edwina Snyder. A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church, Hartwell, GA at 1:00 p.m., March 11. A burial and committal service will be held at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church, Hazlehurst, MS at 1:30 p.m., March 13. A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church, Arcadia, LA at 1:30 pm, March 14. Memorial donations may be made to the p.m. Robert and Elizabeth Peyton Memorial Scholarship Fund for Louisiana United Methodist seminary students (payable to Shreveport District of the United Methodist Church with notation for Peyton Scholarship, addressed to Shreveport District, P.O. Box 41188, Shreveport, LA 71134.) The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell, On-line condolences can be sent to the family at www.stricklandfh.com Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell Hartwell, GA Published in The News Star on March 12, 2013

Harold Conrad Richter Harold Conrad "Rick" Richter, 89, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2013, after a lengthy illness. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 15, at Osborn Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2013, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Officiating will be Fr. Francis Kamau, and assisted by Deacon Clary Nash, both of Sacred Heart Church. Interment will follow at Forest Park Cemetery, St. Vincent Ave. Rick was born November 14, 1923 in Virden, Illinois, raised in St. Louis, Missouri, and resided in Shreveport for the past 48 years. As a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church he held positions on the pastoral and finance councils and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. For many years of his life he was a daily Mass communicant. Mr. Richter was a member of the United States Marine Corps, served in the Pacific during World War II, and was recalled to the Korean War. On his recall he was asked if he knew Morse Code. After answering "yes", he went back to the barracks and learned the code for the first time that very night. He always tackled obstacles that way. Rick held a private pilot's license and rank of Major in the Civil Air Patrol, and was a past Commander of the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Squadron at Barksdale AFB. He was a life member of the Floyd L. Baxter Detachment of the Marine Corps League. Mr. Richter was past President of the Independent Insurance Adjusters of LA and founded H. C. Richter & Company, Inc. in 1965. After selling his company, he was offered a position and later retired as Executive Vice President of Mid-South Group in 1990. He was a member of Northwest Louisiana Claims Association and held a Fire & Casualty Insurance solicitor's license. Mr. Richter was preceded in death by his parents, George and Anna Bax Richter; four brothers and sisters: Wilbur Richter, Alvin Richter, Virginia Powers and Lorraine Klima. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 65 years, Margaret Browning Richter, a native of Texarkana, TX; four sons, Dr. Randy Conrad Richter and wife, Diane Noles, of Haughton; Fr. David Thomas Richter, of Monroe; Dr. Jon Kevin Richter and wife, Pamela Kinney, of Berryville, AR; and Mark Alan Richter and wife, Mary Carriere, of Shreveport; and his brother-in-law, John Browning of Texarkana, TX. Rick and Margaret always looked forward to time with their family and especially enjoyed time spent with their ten grandchildren who range in age from 7-39. Pallbearers will be his four sons and two eldest grandsons, Eric and Adam Richter. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the Floyd L. Baxter Detachment of the Marine Corps League for their camaraderie with him. OSBORNFUNERALHOME.NET 318-865-8426 Published in The News Star on March 12, 2013

Margaret Geer Sledge Margaret Geer Sledge of Arcadia, better known as "Mimi" or "Miss Margaret" to family and friends, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 10. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 13, at First Baptist Church, Arcadia, with Rev. Jeff Hoffman officiating. Interment will be at the Arcadia Cemetery at 9:30 a.m. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 12. Margaret was born on May 22, 1924, in Augusta, GA, to William Frederick Geer and Ida Fuller Geer, the only daughter in a family of four children. After attending Augusta Junior College and Bessie Tift College, she followed her brother to Baylor University in Waco, TX, where she graduated with a degree in religion. Following God's call to ministry, she attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX, where she graduated with a Master's of Religious Education degree with a specialization in Early Childhood Education. After seminary, Margaret moved to Ruston, LA, in 1949 to begin the first weekday kindergarten program at First Baptist Church. On June 16, 1950, in Augusta, GA, She married her "Honey," H. Rupert Sledge, Bienville Parish Clerk of Court. They built a home in Arcadia and had three children together: Sharlande, Jimmy, and Kathy. She lived in Arcadia for over 62 years. Her education and experience in Christian education have been invaluable gifts to First Baptist, Arcadia, where she modeled excellence in children's ministry to generations of teachers, parents, and children. For many years, Margaret taught preschool Sunday School, directed Vacation Bible School, and took children to camp. Her church recognized her gifts and dedicated the Children's Resource Library in her honor. Through commitment to the Missions Committee at her church, leadership in the Bienville Baptist Association, service on the Board of the Louisiana Baptist Convention, and full participation in Woman's Missionary Union from the local to national level, Margaret was a link from her church to the world. Her vocation has always been Christian service. She has nurtured that gift in others, from preschoolers to senior adults, beginning with Sunbeams, World Friends, and Girls Auxiliary. In recent years she taught Sunday School at Arcadia Manor and Willow Ridge nursing homes. She mentored and encouraged dozens of younger ministers and missionaries as they serve at home and around the world. Margaret was known for her giving and loving heart and her lively spirit. She was "salt and light" and "a little bit of sugar." With her gifts of genuine encouragement and welcome, she endeared herself to everyone she met. She shared the love of her Savior with each person in her path. This may have been through "love gifts," a sparkling smile, or the blessing of her testimony. Hundreds of lives have been touched and changed forever because of the love of God they experienced through Margaret Sledge. She will live in the hearts and minds of her loved ones forever. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, H. Rupert Sledge; her parents; and her older brother, William Dudley Geer. She is survived by her three children: Sharlande Elizabeth Sledge of Waco, TX; Jimmy Sledge and wife, Sandee, of Ruston, LA; and Kathy Sledge Watson and husband, Monty, of Austin, TX; three grandsons: Andy Watson and wife, Tori, of Atlanta, GA; JJ Sledge of Ruston, LA, and Adam Watson of Austin, TX; one great-granddaughter: Brooke Watson of Atlanta; two brothers: Calvin Geer and Robert Geer of Augusta, GA; nine nieces and nephews: John Geer, Debbie Wilke, Margaret Roland, David Geer, Jim Geer, Sam Geer, Paul Geer, Fred Geer, and Anne McBath. Margaret was known for her giving and loving heart. She shared the love of her Savior with everyone she met. This may have been through "love gifts," a smile or the sharing of her testimony. She will remain in the hearts and minds of her loved ones forever. The family would like to thank the staffs of the Bienville Wellness Complex, St. Francis Medical Center, Pafford EMS, and Glenview Regional Medical Center for their help in caring for Mimi over the last week. Memorials may be given to the Children's and Missions Ministries at First Baptist Church, Arcadia, 2249 Hazel Street, Arcadia, LA 71001; Pine Cove Christian Camps, Attention: summer camp scholarships, P.O. 9055, Tower, TX 75711-9055; or Shalom Children's Center (Ghana), Lake Shore Baptist Church, 5801 Bishop Drive, Waco, TX 76710. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Arcadia Chapel (318) 263-2094 Published in The News Star from March 12 to March 13, 2013

Tiny Juanita Aikens Temple Funeral services for Tiny Juanita Aikens Temple, 89, of Monroe will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, March 13, 2013 in the sanctuary at Parkview Baptist Church with Rev. Erby Burgess officiating. Interment will follow at Start Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Temple passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013, at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria from injuries sustained from a vehicular tragedy. She was born April 19, 1923 in Berkeley County, West Virginia, and served in the Navy during WWII where she met the love of her life, Bill Temple, Jr., in Memphis. She was a hair stylist and owner of Temple of Beauty for 47 years and was a member at Parkview Baptist Church and Faithful Friends Sunday School Class. Among her many talents and interests were gardening, art, sewing, adventuring, traveling, listening to family, and friends and preparing meals for sick friends. She was a lover of life and a blessing to all that knew her. Mrs. Temple was preceded in death by her parents, John Nelson and Martha Tedrick Aikens; foster daughter, Jeanne Cart Stephan; brothers, George Aikens, Charles Aikens, John Aikens; and sisters, Nellie Lord, Dorothy Evy, Louise Albert, and Catherine Noll. Survivors include her husband of 67 years W. M. "Bill" Temple. Jr,; children, Judy Ward (Mac) of Ruston, William Dale Temple (Terry) of Monroe, J. Timothy Temple (Kelly) of Monroe, Juanita Owens (Sam); grandchildren, Lance Ward and Aub Ward of Ruston, Robert Temple of Stuttgart, AR, Ashley Irving of West Monroe, Abigail Owens of Anchorage, Alaska, Mitchell Cart of Antioch, Illinois, Stephen Cart of Kansas City; and sisters, Anna Belle Smith and Ella Knighten of Martinsburg, West Virginia. Pallbearers will be Aub Ward, Lance Ward, Sonny Smith, Wade Dickerson, Randy Causey, and John Richard "Beau" Skipper. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to the Chennault World War II Museum or Parkview Baptist Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 12, 2013

Betty J. Bingham, 81 SICILY ISLAND — Betty Joe Bingham died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Doris E. Book, 70 SICILY ISLAND — Doris Earnestine Book, a pharmacy clerk, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Sicily Island Baptist Church. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.

Billie N. Britt, 59 WISNER — Billie Newman Britt, a retired private caregiver, died Saturday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Friday at South Central Baptist Church near Wisner. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Jimmy Frost Sr., 71 Jimmy Frost Sr. of West Monroe, a retired plumber, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Rusty Fuller, 48 Rusty Fuller of West Monroe, a restaurant cook, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. until noon Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Alma P. Hayes, 72 GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — Alma Pilgreen Hayes died Thursday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Wilhite Cemetery, Point. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Billy G. Keyes, 76 Billy G. Keyes of West Monroe, a retired U.S. Army colonel, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Cedar Crest Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. Tuesday until service time at the church. Burial is at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Wilford C. Layton, 92 BASTROP — Wilford Carl Layton, a retired machine operator at International Paper Company Single Services, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at United Pentecostal Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 5 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home.

Odell Mitchell, 57 IRVING, Texas — Odell Mitchell, an airport shuttle driver, died March 6. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Springhill Baptist Church, Simsboro. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Tuesday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery, Simsboro.

Monie L. Mixon, 63 MER ROUGE — Monie Loveday Mixon died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Charles W. Murphy, 72 BASTROP — Charles William Murphy retired International Paper Company employee, died Sunday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Beekman Cemetery, Beekman. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home.

Robert S. Tarver, 60 BERNICE — Robert Steven Tarver died Friday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Billie R. Taylor, 94 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Billie Ryan Taylor, formerly of Arcadia, a retired legal secretary, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Arcadia. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. Thursday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Arcadia Cemetery.

Ralph A. Thompson, 83 WATERPROOF — Ralph A. Thompson, a retired oilfield worker, died Monday. Graveside services are 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 10-11 a.m. Wednesday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Grandy M. Welch Jr., 82 BASKIN — Grandy Mixion Welch Jr., a retired river boat captain, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at First United Pentecostal Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Myrtle Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Youngs Community Memorial Funeral Home.

Jackie L. Wilson Sr., 62 Jackie Lee Wilson Sr. of West Monroe, a retired tankerman, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Book, Doris: 10 a.m. Tuesday, First Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Haddox, Obie Bonita: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Fellowship Baptist Church, west of Columbia. Owens, Evelyn: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Williams, Henry: 2 p.m. Wednesday, University Church of Christ ULM, Monroe.

Mar 13, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Margaret Geer Sledge Margaret Geer Sledge of Arcadia, better known as "Mimi" or "Miss Margaret" to family and friends, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 10. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 13, at First Baptist Church, Arcadia, with Rev. Jeff Hoffman officiating. Interment will be at the Arcadia Cemetery at 9:30 a.m. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 12. Margaret was born on May 22, 1924, in Augusta, GA, to William Frederick Geer and Ida Fuller Geer, the only daughter in a family of four children. After attending Augusta Junior College and Bessie Tift College, she followed her brother to Baylor University in Waco, TX, where she graduated with a degree in religion. Following God's call to ministry, she attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX, where she graduated with a Master's of Religious Education degree with a specialization in Early Childhood Education. After seminary, Margaret moved to Ruston, LA, in 1949 to begin the first weekday kindergarten program at First Baptist Church. On June 16, 1950, in Augusta, GA, She married her "Honey," H. Rupert Sledge, Bienville Parish Clerk of Court. They built a home in Arcadia and had three children together: Sharlande, Jimmy, and Kathy. She lived in Arcadia for over 62 years. Her education and experience in Christian education have been invaluable gifts to First Baptist, Arcadia, where she modeled excellence in children's ministry to generations of teachers, parents, and children. For many years, Margaret taught preschool Sunday School, directed Vacation Bible School, and took children to camp. Her church recognized her gifts and dedicated the Children's Resource Library in her honor. Through commitment to the Missions Committee at her church, leadership in the Bienville Baptist Association, service on the Board of the Louisiana Baptist Convention, and full participation in Woman's Missionary Union from the local to national level, Margaret was a link from her church to the world. Her vocation has always been Christian service. She has nurtured that gift in others, from preschoolers to senior adults, beginning with Sunbeams, World Friends, and Girls Auxiliary. In recent years she taught Sunday School at Arcadia Manor and Willow Ridge nursing homes. She mentored and encouraged dozens of younger ministers and missionaries as they serve at home and around the world. Margaret was known for her giving and loving heart and her lively spirit. She was "salt and light" and "a little bit of sugar." With her gifts of genuine encouragement and welcome, she endeared herself to everyone she met. She shared the love of her Savior with each person in her path. This may have been through "love gifts," a sparkling smile, or the blessing of her testimony. Hundreds of lives have been touched and changed forever because of the love of God they experienced through Margaret Sledge. She will live in the hearts and minds of her loved ones forever. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, H. Rupert Sledge; her parents; and her older brother, William Dudley Geer. She is survived by her three children: Sharlande Elizabeth Sledge of Waco, TX; Jimmy Sledge and wife, Sandee, of Ruston, LA; and Kathy Sledge Watson and husband, Monty, of Austin, TX; three grandsons: Andy Watson and wife, Tori, of Atlanta, GA; JJ Sledge of Ruston, LA, and Adam Watson of Austin, TX; one great-granddaughter: Brooke Watson of Atlanta; two brothers: Calvin Geer and Robert Geer of Augusta, GA; nine nieces and nephews: John Geer, Debbie Wilke, Margaret Roland, David Geer, Jim Geer, Sam Geer, Paul Geer, Fred Geer, and Anne McBath. Margaret was known for her giving and loving heart. She shared the love of her Savior with everyone she met. This may have been through "love gifts," a smile or the sharing of her testimony. She will remain in the hearts and minds of her loved ones forever. The family would like to thank the staffs of the Bienville Wellness Complex, St. Francis Medical Center, Pafford EMS, and Glenview Regional Medical Center for their help in caring for Mimi over the last week. Memorials may be given to the Children's and Missions Ministries at First Baptist Church, Arcadia, 2249 Hazel Street, Arcadia, LA 71001; Pine Cove Christian Camps, Attention: summer camp scholarships, P.O. 9055, Tower, TX 75711-9055; or Shalom Children's Center (Ghana), Lake Shore Baptist Church, 5801 Bishop Drive, Waco, TX 76710. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Arcadia Chapel (318) 263-2094 Published in The News Star from March 12 to March 13, 2013

J.C. Anderson, 77 MER ROUGE — J.C. Anderson, a retired employee of International Paper Company and owner of J.C. and Mary's Restaurant, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery.

Robert V. Anzalone, 64 Robert V. Anzalone of Monroe died Saturday. Private memorial services will be held under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Donald R. Barnette, 74 TYLER, Texas — Donald Ray Barnette, formerly of Monroe, died March 5. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Franklin Street Church of Christ, Farmerville. Arrangements are under the direction of Boren Conner Funeral Home, Tyler.

Judy Bennett, 86 Judy "Momma" Bennett of West Monroe, a business administrator, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Betty Joe Bingham, 81 SICILY ISLAND — Betty Joe Goodwin Bingham, a retired sitter for the health care field, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in New Pine Hill Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.

Bernice R. Cogdell, 86 Bernice R. Cogdell of Monroe, formerly of Tallulah, a retired beautician and cosmetologist, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Wednesday in Memorial Park Cemetery, Tallulah. Arrangements are under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Ardes L. Evans, 63 BASTROP — Ardes L. Evans died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Elaine B. Harris, 83 URANIA — Elaine B. Harris, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home,

Olla. Willie C. Hawkins, 53 BASTROP — Willie Charles Hawkins, a paper mill employee, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Aaron Henderson, 56 SAN DIEGO — Aaron Henderson, formerly of Mer Rouge, a construction worker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Howard Hunt, 66 CHICAGO — Howard Hunt, formerly of Bonita, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Dallas Jarrell, 68 EROS — Dallas Jarrell, derrick hand for the oil field, died Monday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Salem Cemetery, Eros. Visitation is 10-11 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Micheal Johnson, 56 RAYVILLE — Micheal Johnson died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Dan McKay, 89 MANGHAM — Dan Boies "D.B." McKay, retired Richland Parish Clerk of Court, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Rayville First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Gwin Cemetery, Mangham, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Janis B. Miller, 66 Janis Brandon Miller of Monroe, a retired English teacher and education administrator, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Berlinda Moore, 60 Berlinda Moore of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction on Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Dorothy M. Morris, 71 Dorothy M. Morris of Monroe, retired dean secretary, died Saturday. Graveside services are 4 p.m. Thursday at Crossroad Cemetery. Visitation is 2 p.m. Thursday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

James Nobles, 57 James Emmett "Jim" Nobles of West Monroe, a department manager at Walmart, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday in Feazel Chapel at First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Columbia Hill Cemetery, Columbia, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lou King Patin, 56 LAFAYETTE — Lou King Patin, owner of King-Patin Staffing Ltd., died Thursday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Bonne-Idee Harp Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Mary Nell Rogers, 80 Kext, Wash. — Mary Nell Colson Rogers, formerly of Oak Ridge, Bastrop, and Oak Grove, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Josephine W. Shepperd, 87 COLUMBIA — Josephine W. Shepperd, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are noon Saturday at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Gorden Valley Cemetery, Columbia.

Terra K. Taylor, 40 Terra Korn Taylor of West Monroe, an Exxon tech, died Saturday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Tiny J. Temple, 89 Tiny Juanita Aikens Temple of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Parkview Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Start Cemetery, Start, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

David W. Tinsley, 59 BERNICE — David Wayne Tinsley, a CPA, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Bernice, under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Grandy M. Welch Jr., 82 BASKIN — Grandy Mixon Welch Jr., a retired river boat captain, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at First United Pentecostal Church, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Myrtle Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Youngs Community Memorial Funeral Home.

Woodrow Wilson, 94 Woodrow Wilson of Monroe, a laborer, died March 6. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bonner Grove Cemetery, Ruston.

Norman Woods Sr., 51 BASTROP — Norman Woods Sr., a farmer, died March 6. Ar`rangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Joshua Young, 20 RAYVILLE — Joshua Young, a student, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Britt, Billie Newman: 2 p.m. Friday, South Central Baptist Church, near Wisner. Hayes, Alma Pilgreen: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Wilhite Cemetery, Point. Layton, Wilford Carl: 2 p.m. Wednesday, United Pentecostal Church, Bastrop. Mitchell, Odell: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Springhill Baptist Church, Simsboro. Mixon, Monie Loveday: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Murphy, Charles William: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Beekman Cemetery, Beekman. Tarver, Robert Steven: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun. Taylor, Billie Ryan: 11 a.m. Thursday, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Arcadia. Thompson, Ralph A.: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Williams, Henry: 2 p.m. Wednesday, University Church of Christ ULM, Monroe.

Mar 14, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Donald Ray Barnette 05-30-1938 - 03-05-2013 Donald Ray Barnette of Tyler, TX formerly of Monroe, LA was born May 30, 1938 in Delhi, LA. Don was the oldest son of Fred and Christine Post Barnette. On November 18, 1961 he married his sweetheart Mildred Ann Popchoke in Simsboro, LA. They lived in Monroe for many years. Don was predeceased by his parents and a granddaughter Jennifer Holloway and son-in-law Brian Mcquillin. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Mildred, three children Kristie Cash and husband Lucky, Melissa McQuillin and fiancé Eddie Bull, and Michael Barnette and fiancé Juanita Cecil, and daughter in law Rita Barnette, Grandchildren, Brandon and wife Katie, Bradley, Ben and Brent McQuillin, John and Jake Barnette, Meaghan and Chris Chunn and Carter Cash, 5 Great grandchildren, two brothers, Sam and his wife Kathy, Jerry and his wife Judy as well as many nieces and nephews. Donald loved to fish, bowl and was an avid sports fan. He was active in supporting all school sports and his grandson's baseball teams. Memorial Service to be held at Franklin Street Church of Christ in Farmerville, LA, Sunday, March 17, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. Published in The News Star from March 14 to March 16, 2013

Judy "Momma" Bennett Funeral Services for Judy "Momma" Bennett, 86, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, March 15, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Jamie Wilhite and Steve Idom officiating. Interment will follow in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Bennett was born September 7, 1926 and passed away March 12, 2013. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Momma loved gardening but her main hobby was taking care of her children and grandchildren. She is preceded in death by husband, Jack Bennett; son, Craig Bennett; grandson, Cade Boler and eleven brothers and sisters. Survivors include her children, Ronny Ray Boler and wife, Elayne, Judith Kay Measel and husband, David, Shelia Dortch and husband, Scott, and Scotty Bennett and wife, Lana; grandchildren, Rhonda Renee Williams and husband, Steve, Toni Lynn Powell, Cassidy Layne Boler, LaKasha Strickland and husband, Jeremy, Kim Malone and husband, Pat, Mitzi Bennett Stodghill and husband, Brad and Jerad Raymond Bennett and ten great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Cass Boler, Jerad Bennett, Jackie Hilburn, Jeremy Strickland, Steve Williams and Andy McBroom. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Thursday, March 14, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . Online Registry / Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 14, 2013

Huey P. Franks Funeral services for Huey P. Franks of Rayville will be held Friday, March 15, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the First United Pentecostal Church of Rayville with Rev. Robert Stroud and Rev. Dan Stansbury officiating. Burial will be in the Greer Cemetery, Rayville under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation will be Thursday, March 14, 2013 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the church. Huey was born September 16, 1935 in Jonesville, LA to Birdie and David Franks and passed away March 12, 2013. He was the 5th of 12 children. Huey was a lifelong resident of Richland Parish with a few excursions to Chicago and Harrisonburg, LA for short periods during his growing up years. He married Maggie Ruth Greer in 1956 and together they raised five children and had many nieces, nephews, and brothers as part of their family through the years. Huey was a welder "one of the best" around these parts all of his adult life. He pipelined, worked at Shoemaker and Sons Welding as foreman for years and had his own business, Huey Franks Welding Service for a good number of years, building for the farmers and doing repair work for them to keep them in the fields. He also worked at Sun Oil Company in Delhi for about 15 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman for most of his life. He could bring home the meat and coolers full of fish anytime and every time he had the chance to go. He was a mentor for his nephews, brothers, and friends teaching them some of his secrets; but not all of them. He loved to entertain folks, cooking on the grill and fish fries; as long as he was able. He mentored many young men over the years on good work ethics and how to treat folks. He had welder's helpers from all walks of life. Some had gone on to be teachers, principals, doctors, and lawyers, as well as very good welders with Mr. Huey's guidance. Huey and Maggie were blessed with 5-children, Huey, Debbie, Rachel, Cindy, and Randy. From these children they received 14-grandchildren with 20-great grandchildren; and 2 more on the way. Nieces and nephews who lived with Nanny and Papa over the years added lots of love and laughter to the mix as well with their children and grandchildren. Huey was preceded in death by his parents, David and Birdie Brown Franks; sisters, Helen Nobles and Merlene Russell; brothers, Lewis "Pete" Franks, Leroy Franks, Rogers Franks, Gary Franks, and Tommy Franks; son-in-law, Chuck Stephenson; and grandson, Mo Stephenson. Survived by his wife of 57-years, Maggie Ruth of Rayville; sons, Huey Franks and wife, Pat of Brierfield, AL, Randy Franks and wife, Leslie of Rayville; daughters, Debbie McCullough and husband, Bobby of Alabaster, AL, Rachel Stephenson of Rayville, Cindy Odom and husband, Dennis of Rayville; grandchildren, April Franks Alkin of Montevallo, AL, Brandi Franks Bixler of Longview, TX, Mandi Stephenson Hollis, Andy Stephenson, Chris Dickens, Cody Dickens Fisher, Lane Odom, Haley Franks, Tyler Franks all of Rayville, Tony McCullough and Bobbi Jo McCullough Bramlett of Alabaster, AL, and Kim Weldon of AL; great grandchildren, David Campbell, Daniel Campbell, Peyton and Chrissy Alkin, Brianna Dixon, Isabella Bramlett, Kaitlyn Bixler, Baylyn Bixler, Kaytie Stephenson, Ian Hollis, Camron Hollis, Ellie Caroline Hollis, Christian Case, Cassidy Case, Colleen Case, Wyatt and Gracie Kate Fisher. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Chris Dickens, Lane Odom, Andy Stephenson, Cory Hollis, Tyler Franks, and Timothy Grissom. Honorary pallbearers are Edward Shoemaker, Mike Morgan, Joel Fisher, Edward Greer, Charles Greer, and Emmett Greer. Great grandsons, Ian and Cam Hollis, David and Daniel Campbell, and Kaden Weldon. To leave condolences for the family go to brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on March 14, 2013

Elaine Barnum Harris Funeral services for Mrs. Elaine Barnum Harris, age 83 of Urania, LA will be held at 1 PM Thursday, March 14, 2013 from the sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Tullos, where she was a member, with Bro. Scott Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Urania Cemetery in Urania, LA. The church doors will be open on Thursday morning at 10 AM until time of service for anyone wishing to pay their respect. Mrs. Harris was born in Caldwell Parish, LA on December 12,1929 to the union of Marion "Bud" and Maggie Sue Jackson Barnum and passed from this life on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandson, Michael Harris. Survivors include her beloved husband of 65 years; Jerry Harris of Urania, LA; two sons: Danny Harris and wife, Pamela of Conroe, TX and Jack Harris and wife, Becky of Baton Rouge, LA; daughter, Ann McCullough and husband, Sam of Midlothain, TX; three sisters: Evelyn Cook and husband, Forrest of Urania, LA, Jane Walker of Irving, TX and Sue Kees of Urania, LA; grandchildren: Chrissie Morgan, Jackson Harris and Alicia Harris; great-grandchildren, Bailee Morgan, Taylor Morgan, Ellie Rostohar and Mila Rostohar and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers will be Dennis Kees, Ikey Harris, W.C. Holloway, Denny Boyett, Bobby Ray Francis, Sam McCullough, Kern Rodrigiuz and Tom Spence. Honorary pallbearers will be Ralph Jarris, Matt Harris, Mark Harris, Leroy Henderson and the Deacons of First Baptist Church of Tullos. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Olla, LA Published in The News Star on March 14, 2013

Margaret R. Maynard Margaret R. Maynard, 86, passed away March 5, 2013 at a Kansas City, MO nursing home. Memorial services will be 2:00 PM Monday, March 18th at the Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, 623 Hwy 80 E, Monroe, LA. Margaret was born to Dr James and Cora Rogers on March 12, 1926 in Naches, TX. She was a graduate of Stephen F. Austin College Nacogdoches, TX where she met and eloped with her husband of 66 years, John Maynard. She lived in Monroe, LA from 1964 until she moved to Kansas City in 2008. She was a member of the Lea Joyner United Methodist Church of Monroe and Daughters of the American Revolution. Margaret retired as a secretary from State Farm Insurance. She loved playing bridge, traveling, quilting, sewing and smocking for her granddaughters. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John and a son, Pat Maynard. Survivors include son, Mike Maynard, Albuquerque, NM and Jeff Maynard and wife, Rebecca, Kansas City, MO; grandchildren, Pat Maynard, Kevin Maynard, Jody Tillman, Ross Maynard, Angie Brewster, Holly Maynard and Mallory Maynard; and great grandchildren, Mabry Schoeffler, Mia Tillman, Ava Tillman and Amelia Tillman. McGilley's Antioch Chapel Kansas City, MO Published in The News Star on March 14, 2013

Ruth Marillyn Slemmons Ruth Marillyn Slemmons, 88, of Las Vegas, passed away on March 6, 2013. She was born on April 4, 1924 in Taft, California, to Robert and Ruth Evans. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, David Burton "Burt" Slemmons; children David of Norman, Okla. and Mary Anne (Jim Baldwin) of Juneau; grandchildren Mabry (Brendan) Agnew of Norman, Claire Baldwin of Juneau, Cody Baldwin of Juneau, and Michael Slemmons of Norman. Cherished by family and many friends, she was active in church groups, organizations and volunteer work, travelled the world, and worked as a teacher, social worker, and librarian. Service will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 15, at First Presbyterian Church. For more information go to www.palmmortuary.com Palm Eastern Mortuary & Cemetery Las Vegas, NV Published in The News Star on March 14, 2013

John David Youngblood John David Youngblood passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at St. Francis Medical Center after a brief illness. Born on November 27, 1940, "Blood" was a life-long resident of Monroe, graduating from St. Matthew's High School and Northeast Louisiana University. A proud liberal and practicing Catholic, he dedicated much of his life to public service, particularly educational equality and civil rights. In the 1960s, he spent countless hours ferrying children to educational programs across northeast Louisiana, including Head Start where he volunteered as a teacher. In 1967, he integrated the faculty of Richwood High School. It is commonly believed that he was the first white teacher in the state of Louisiana to voluntarily serve in a black school. In the 1970s and 80s, he worked for the Missouri-Pacific Railroad and the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad. Throughout his life, he was politically active, engaging in debates - public, private, and barbershop -about the value of education and the importance of social activism. He maintained his railroad and teachers' union memberships until his death. David's commitment to the principles of social justice and equality eventually led him to back to education. He focused his attention on children who most considered unteachable - special needs students - for the remainder of his long teaching career. His innovative use of music in the classrooms of Lee Junior High, Ouachita Parish High School, and West Monroe High School allowed him to succeed where others failed, bringing hundreds of children to their full potential. He retired from the Ouachita Parish School System in 2008. A man of few words but profound wisdom, his example led many of his students, as well as several of his own children and nieces, to enter public education. David was a jazz enthusiast with an encyclopedic knowledge of the genre which he shared with all who knew him. He spent many hours on his dock, listening to Desmond, setting his trot lines, and watching the water of Bayou Desiard. His quiet dignity, infinite patience, tolerance, integrity, humor, and unconditional love for all endeared him to his family, friends, and strangers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kermit L. and Delores Cobbs Youngblood, and his wife, Glenda Nolan Youngblood. He is survived by his six children: Kermit (Celeste) Youngblood of Winchester, Virginia; Emily (Joe) Youngblood Tedder of Augusta, Georgia; Ann (Brian) Youngblood Mulhearn of Memphis, Tennessee; John (Beth) Youngblood of Johns Creek, Georgia, Joshua (Teresa) Youngblood of Fayetteville, Arkansas; and Sarah (Charlie) Youngblood of Ruston, Louisiana; and his seventeen grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Phillip (Edwina) Youngblood of Dallas, Texas; Doris Ann (Leo) Stefano of West Monroe, Louisiana; Kane (Micheal) Gathings of New London, North Carolina; Lane (Lewis) Grady of LaPlace, Louisiana; Mary Alice (Bodie) Spicer of West Monroe, Louisiana; and Kay (Ed) Youngblood Coleman of Cleveland, Mississippi; sister and brother-in-law Judy and Danny Bounds of Monroe, Louisiana; and sixteen nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. A Private Family Service will be held at a later date. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 14, 2013

Ilene B. Bennett, 97 OAK GROVE — Ilene Bonner Bennett, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Goodwill Church of God, Goodwill. Visitation is 9 a.m. Thursday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Ravan Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Abron Buchanan, 77 Abron Buchanan, a laborer, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Zion Baptist Church, Sondheimer. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in New Zion Cemetery.

Cecil Davis, 75 JONESVILLE — Cecil Ann Boothe Davis, a licensed practical nurse, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Wallace Ridge Pentecostal Church. Visitation begins at 5 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Joe Boothe Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. George

Fletcher Jr., 82 WISNER — George Fletcher Jr., a farmer, died Monday. Services are noon Saturday at Holly Grove Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Robert A. Gary Sr., 62 DALLAS — Robert A. Gary Sr., a maintenance employee, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Willie C. Hawkins, 53 BASTROP — Willie Charles Hawkins, a paper mill employee, died Thursday. Services are noon Saturday at Greater First C.O.G.I.C. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in Trousdale Hill Cemetery, Collinston.

Terry D. Holland, 44 Terry Dewayne Holland of Monroe, a laborer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Howard Hunt, 66 CHICAGO — Howard Hunt, formerly of Bonita, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Olive of Galion Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Mounds Chapel Cemetery, Jones.

James Lee, 63 OAK GROVE — James Lee, a supervisor, died March 6. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Pioneer. Visitation is 10 a.m. Friday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Jones Cemetery, Pioneer, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

Dallas Jarrell, 68 EROS — Dallas Jarrell, a derrick hand for oil field, died Monday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Salem Cemetery. Visitation is 10-11 a.m. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Clyde Johnson, 82 EPPS — Clyde Johnson, a machine operator, died Tuesday. Services are noon Sunday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Epps. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Mary B. Jones, 74 HOUSTON — Mary B. Jones, formerly of Urania, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at St. William Catholic Church, Olla. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery, Kelly.

Donald Robinson, 39 BRUNSWICK, Ga. — Donald Robinson, a sales clerk, died March 7. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Bertie L. West, 90 Bertie L. West of West Monroe, a service station owner, died Wednesday. Services are 4 p.m. Thursday at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Norman Woods Sr., 51 BASTROP — Norman Woods Sr., a farmer, died March 6. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Alexandria No. 2 Baptist Church, Oak Ridge. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Joshua Young, 20 RAYVILLE — Joshua Young, a student, died Saturday. Services are noon Saturday at The Art Center. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Anderson, J.C.: 10 a.m. Friday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Barnette, Donald Ray: 2 p.m. Sunday, Franklin Street Church of Christ, Farmerville. Bingham, Betty Joe Goodwin: 10 a.m. Thursday, First Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Britt, Billie Newman: 2 p.m. Friday, South Central Baptist Church, near Wisner. Morris, Dorothy M.: 4 p.m. Thursday, Crossroad Cemetery. Patin, Lou King: 11 a.m. Saturday, Bonne-Idee Harp Cemetery. Shepperd, Josephine W.: noon Saturday, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe. Taylor, Billie Ryan: 11 a.m. Thursday, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Arcadia. Taylor, Terra Korn: 2 p.m. Thursday, Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun. Tinsley, David Wayne: 2 p.m. Friday, First Baptist Church, Bernice. Wilson, Woodrow: 11 a.m. Thursday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mar 15 , 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Donald Ray Barnette 05-30-1938 - 03-05-2013 Donald Ray Barnette of Tyler, TX formerly of Monroe, LA was born May 30, 1938 in Delhi, LA. Don was the oldest son of Fred and Christine Post Barnette. On November 18, 1961 he married his sweetheart Mildred Ann Popchoke in Simsboro, LA. They lived in Monroe for many years. Don was predeceased by his parents and a granddaughter Jennifer Holloway and son-in-law Brian Mcquillin. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Mildred, three children Kristie Cash and husband Lucky, Melissa McQuillin and fiancé Eddie Bull, and Michael Barnette and fiancé Juanita Cecil, and daughter in law Rita Barnette, Grandchildren, Brandon and wife Katie, Bradley, Ben and Brent McQuillin, John and Jake Barnette, Meaghan and Chris Chunn and Carter Cash, 5 Great grandchildren, two brothers, Sam and his wife Kathy, Jerry and his wife Judy as well as many nieces and nephews. Donald loved to fish, bowl and was an avid sports fan. He was active in supporting all school sports and his grandson's baseball teams. Memorial Service to be held at Franklin Street Church of Christ in Farmerville, LA, Sunday, March 17, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. Published in The News Star from March 14 to March 16, 2013

Grace Fortenberry Holloway Funeral services for Mrs. Grace Holloway, 75, of Houston, TX will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, March 16, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Henry Malone will officiate. Interment will follow at Laran Cemetery, Union Parish under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Grace Fortenberry Holloway passed away on March 11, 2013 after a long battle with dementia. Grace was born 1937 in Richland Parish, Louisiana. She was a bookkeeper at Winnsboro Beverage for many years. Grace was preceded in death by her parents, Buford and Mavis Fortenberry of Rayville, Louisiana. She is survived by one son, Tim Holloway of Crosby, Texas, two daughters, Melinda LaCaze of Crosby, Texas and Marci Zettlemoyer of Katy, Texas. Additionally, she is survived by her sister, Sue Easterling of Winnsboro, Louisiana, four grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be Friday, March 15, 2013 from 6:00 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 March 15, 2013

In Memory Of Washington Sebastian McClain Welcomed gently into his Lord's arms on February 24, 2013 at the age of 52. Cherished son of the late Maggie Moore & George McClain. Beloved brother of Paul Davis and wife Debbie, Danny Moore and wife Nina, Steve Davis and wife Diana, George Davis and wife Sharon, Isaac Davis and wife Annie. Will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family members, friends and colleagues. Washington was a Professor of Musicology of the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music where he was a proud mentor and instructor to his dedicated music students. His passion of music was important in his life, but family was the centre of his universe. Washington was a world re-known oboist, sharing his gift of music wherever he travelled to. Cremation has taken place. Family and friends are welcome to Saint Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church 2011 Forsythe Ave., Monroe, Louisiana 71201 on Saturday March 16th at 2:00 p.m. to celebrate Washington's life. Miller Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 15, 2013

Judy Lynn Turner McDuffie Judy Lynn Turner McDuffie, 63, of Springfield, MO, passed away in her home Sunday, March 10, 2013. Judy was born Nov. 22, 1949 in Monroe, Louisiana to Harding and Norma Ione (Day) Turner. She loved babies and was the president of New Borns in Need in Springfield. Judy loved to sew, make quilts and enjoyed reading. She also loved to work with the special needs children from Arc of the Ozarks. Judy is preceded in death by her husband, Steve McDuffie. She is survived by her children, Jonathan Michel Wade (Melissa) of Cape Fair, Mo. and Lee-Amy Choate (Nathan Cottrell) of Nixa, Mo.; her grandchildren, Dylan Wade, Dalton Wade, Kale Sneed, Jack Wright, Austin Wright, Bethany Wright; and her sister, Norma Turner. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, March 16, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Interment will follow in the Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Linville, LA. Visitation will be from 12:00P.M. until Service Time Saturday, March 16, 2013 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 March 15, 2013

Mary Nell Colson Rogers Funeral services for Mary Nell Colson Rogers will be held at 2:30 PM Saturday, March 16, 2013, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Reverends Jeffery Thomas and Rayland Trisler officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery on US Hwy 80 East. Mrs. Rogers, former resident of Oak Ridge, Bastrop, and Oak Grove, died Friday, in Kent, Washington. Mary Nell was born to Mary Vivian Colson on December 28, 1932, in Oak Ridge, Louisiana. She passed from this life on Friday, March 8, 2013, at age 80. Mary Nell graduated with honors from Oak Ridge High School in the Class of 1951. After graduation, she worked for Bell Telephone Company, and while her husband was attending LSU, she worked in the Physics Department of Louisiana State University. When her husband was in the Air Force, and when he later became a civilian instructor at Keesler Air Force Base, they lived in Biloxi, MS. After her husband graduated from LSU, they moved to Wichita, KS, where her son, Keith, was born. Lastly they moved to Huntsville, AL. Mary Nell was preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, Kenneth Oliver Rogers; grandmother, Docia Nolan Colson of Oak Ridge, with whom she lived until she married; her mother, Vivian Colson White; her step-father, Clarence H. White; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Louis E. Rogers and Ida Swayze Rogers; and her nephew, Eric M. White. Mrs. Rogers is survived by her son, Keith Oliver Rogers and wife Michele of Renton, WA; two granddaughters, Amanda Rogers Deal and husband Joshua of Spokane, WA; Miss Olivia Kate Rogers of Renton, WA; her brother, Clarence White, Jr. and wife "Beth" of Oak Ridge, LA; two nephews, Sean Colson White of St. Louis, MO; William Ashlan White of Start, LA; two special aunts, Mrs. Una Lee Colson Shelton of Springdale, AR; and Mrs. Laura Marie Goyne Colson of Oak Ridge, LA. Pallbearers will be Steven Rogers, Troy Rogers, Ashlan White, Nicholas Jones, Brian Colson, and Emmett Lee Brown III. Honorary pallbearers are Ben Edward "Sonny" Baker, Kenneth Colson, Jerry Colson, Billie E. Hutchinson, Kerry O. Rogers, and Charles Lloyd Hart. Visitation will be Saturday, March 16, 2013, from 12:30 PM until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 15, 2013

James Louis Saterfiel, Jr., M.D. Private Family Services for Dr. James Louis Saterfiel, Jr., 61, of Monroe, will be held Saturday, March 16, 2013, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum chapel with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Entombment will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Dr. Saterfiel passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013, at St. Francis Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was a radiologist with Radiology Associates Group at St. Francis Medical Center and a member of North Monroe Baptist Church. Dr. Saterfiel was a man who lived with integrity and love. Dr. Saterfiel was preceded in death by his parents, James Lewis Saterfiel and Faye Batey Saterfiel. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Hovarter Saterfiel; son, Bradley James Saterfiel; daughter, Katherine Ann Saterfiel, all of Monroe; aunt, Sara and James Ellis Kilpatrick; sisters-in-law, Rosemary Tucker, Dorothy Kelley, Verna Hovarter, and Stella Jones; brother-in-law, Bobby Hovarter; aunt and uncle, Sandy and Mark Brister; uncle, Ken Batey. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family wishes to extend their thanks to Dr. Scott Barron and staff at the SICU and ICU2 at St. Francis Medical Center. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home or the North Monroe Baptist Church Building Fund. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 15, 2013

Judy Bennett, 86 Judy "Momma" Bennett of West Monroe, a business administrator, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Virgel Birden Jr., 76 Virgel Birden Jr. of Sterlington, a laborer, died March 5. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Lone Star Baptist Church, Sterlington. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Claude D. DeVille Jr., 77 BASTROP — Claude David DeVille Jr., retired International Paper Co. employee, died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m. to noon Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Arthur A. Diggs Jr., 74 TALLULAH — Arthur A. Diggs Jr., a postal carrier, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery.

Parish H. Foley, infant Parish Hope Foley of Monroe, the infant daughter of Shajerica Foley, died Saturday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Monday at Morning Rest Memorial Park Tallulah. Arrangements are under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe/Delhi.

Huey P. Franks, 77 RAYVILLE — Huey P. Franks, a retired welder, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at First United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Greer Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

Terry D. Holland, 44 Terry Dewayne Holland of Monroe, a laborer, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Nannie B. Hunter, 79 OAK GROVE — Nannie Belle Hunter, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Immanuel Christian Fellowship Churche. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Oak Grove City Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Washington McClain, 52 ONTARIO, Canada — Washington McClain, a Grammy Award-winning musical artist, died Feb. 24. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home.

Albert Morgan Jr., 63 HEFLIN —Albert Morgan Jr., an operator, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Dubberly. Visitation is 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Friday at Miller Pioneer Funeral Home, Minden. Burial will be in Fellowship Cemetery.

Donald Robinson, 39 BRUNSWICK, Ga. — Donald Robinson, a sales clerk, died March 7. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Elizabeth Whittington, 75 Elizabeth Whittington of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Hildred C. Williams, 69 OAKLAND, Calif. — Hildred Candady-Williams, an accounting supervisor, died March 3. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Miller Funeral Home.

John D. Youngblood, 72 John David Youngblood of Monroe, a retired teacher, died Tuesday. Private family services will be held at a later date under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. P

REVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Anderson, J.C.: 10 a.m. Friday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Barnette, Donald Ray: 2 p.m. Sunday, Franklin Street Church of Christ, Farmerville. Britt, Billie Newman: 2 p.m. Friday, South Central Baptist Church, near Wisner. Buchanan, Abron: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Zion Baptist Church, Hwy. 65 South, Sondheimer. Davis, Cecil Ann Boothe: 2 p.m. Friday, Wallace Ridge Pentecostal Church. Fletcher Jr., George: noon Saturday, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner. Gary Sr., Robert A.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Hawkins, Willie Charles: noon Saturday, Greater First C.O.G.I.C., Bastrop. Hunt, Howard: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Olive of Galion Baptist Church, Bastrop. Johnson, Clyde: noon Sunday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Epps. Jones, Mary B.: 1 p.m. Friday, St. Williams Catholic Church, Olla. Lee, James: 11 a.m. Friday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Pioneer. Patin, Lou King: 11 a.m. Saturday, Bonne-Idee Harp Cemetery. Shepperd, Josephine W.: noon Saturday, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe. Tinsley, David Wayne: 2 p.m. Friday, First Baptist Church, Bernice. Woods Sr., Norman: 1 p.m. Saturday, Alexandria No. 2 Baptist Church, Oak Ridge. Young, Joshua: noon Saturday, The Art Center, Rayville.

Mar 16 , 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Donald Ray Barnette 05-30-1938 - 03-05-2013 Donald Ray Barnette of Tyler, TX formerly of Monroe, LA was born May 30, 1938 in Delhi, LA. Don was the oldest son of Fred and Christine Post Barnette. On November 18, 1961 he married his sweetheart Mildred Ann Popchoke in Simsboro, LA. They lived in Monroe for many years. Don was predeceased by his parents and a granddaughter Jennifer Holloway and son-in-law Brian Mcquillin. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Mildred, three children Kristie Cash and husband Lucky, Melissa McQuillin and fiancé Eddie Bull, and Michael Barnette and fiancé Juanita Cecil, and daughter in law Rita Barnette, Grandchildren, Brandon and wife Katie, Bradley, Ben and Brent McQuillin, John and Jake Barnette, Meaghan and Chris Chunn and Carter Cash, 5 Great grandchildren, two brothers, Sam and his wife Kathy, Jerry and his wife Judy as well as many nieces and nephews. Donald loved to fish, bowl and was an avid sports fan. He was active in supporting all school sports and his grandson's baseball teams. Memorial Service to be held at Franklin Street Church of Christ in Farmerville, LA, Sunday, March 17, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. Published in The News Star from March 14 to March 16, 2013

Annette Heard Shelton Annette Heard Shelton was born at Concord, Louisiana July 16, 1938, and died Thursday, March 14, 2013, at home surrounded by her family. She was born at home in Concord Community, West Carroll Parish, where she lived until graduating from Kilbourne High School in 1956. She entered Northeast Louisiana State College in Monroe, LA where she met her future husband, Norwood Shelton, Jr. Following her graduation in August, 1959, they married on January 27, 1960 at the Concord Christadelphian Chapel. Monroe became their permanent home. She was a Biology Science teacher, beginning at Bastrop High School in 1961, transferred to Sterlington High School in 1962, and then to Swartz Junior High School in 1971, retiring in 1980. "Mrs Shelton" dearly loved her students, and would reminisce about the good old days of teaching. She was preceded in death by her parents Stafford E. and Leone Sanders Heard; parents-in-law Norwood and Opal Clement Shelton of West Monroe. As a Christadelphian for over 50 years, she devoted her life to using her talents in God's service through Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior. Survivors include her husband Norwood Shelton, daughters Elaine Shelton and Susanne Howe and husband Steve, son Bradley Shelton, grandson Michael Bruscato, Jr. and wife Whitney, granddaughter Laura Manning and husband Lee, grandson Jeffrey Howe, great granddaughter Abigail Kate Bruscato, the sunshine of her last days. Visitation will be held Saturday, March 16, 2013 beginning at 10:00AM until time for funeral services at 1:00PM at the Chapel of Cox Funeral Home of Bastrop. Bro. Pat Hamilton will preside over the services assisted by Bro Steve Howe. Graveside services and interment will follow at Concord Cemetery, Hwy 585, Oak Grove, La. Serving as pallbearers are Michael Bruscato, Jr., Mark McCallum, Lee Manning, David Shelton, Harold Thomas, and Wendel Shelton. Cox Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Published in The News Star on March 16, 2013

Elizabeth Ann Whittington Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Whittington, 75, of Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, March 17, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Charles Laurant and Rev. Donald Watson will officiate. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Elizabeth Ann Whittington was born August 2, 1937 in Natchitoches, LA and passed away on March 13, 2013. She was a volunteer at E.A. Conway Hospital for over 29 years and an avid Cake Club Member. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, O.J. "Whit" Whittington, two children, Eric Whittington (Lisa), and Tee Whittington (Brandy), two grandchildren, Jeremy Clower and Melanie Shipley. Pallbearers will be Paul Watson, Donnie Watson, Shawn Watson, Jeremy Barkley, Garrett McKee, and Mitchell McKee. Visitation will be Saturday, March 16, 2013 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 16, 2013

Oree K. Berry, 94 OAK GROVE — Oree Kennedy Berry, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Kenneth Brister, 85 PIONEER — Kenneth "Pete" Brister, a carpenter, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church, Epps. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Unity Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

James R. Hearn, 84 James Russell Hearn of Monroe, retired owner of Catfish Cabin Restaurant, died Friday. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Sunday at Parkview Baptist Church. Other services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Grace F. Holloway, 75 HOUSTON — Grace Fortenberry Holloway, a retired bookkeeper, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Laran Cemetery, Union Parish.

Virginia A. Jones, 84 Virginia A. Jones of West Monroe, a retired telephone operator, died Thursday. Memorial services are 6 p.m. Saturday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5 p.m. Saturday until service time.

Bessie Mansfield, 86 Bessie Mansfield of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Memorial services are noon Saturday at Liberty Hill Baptist Church, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Judy Lynn McDuffie, 63 SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Judy Lynn Turner McDuffie, president of New Borns in Need, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is noon Saturday until service time. Burial will be in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, Linville.

Johnnie D. McFarland Jr., 80 GILBERT — Johnnie Dempsey McFarland Jr., retired from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and a farmer, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery.

James R. McLemore, 81 James R. McLemore of Monroe, a retired controller for Owen Craft, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mary Nell Rogers, 80 KENT, Wash. — Mary Nell Colson Rogers, formerly of Oak Ridge, Bastrop and Oak Grove, a homemaker, died March 8. Services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 12:30 p.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Annette H. Shelton, 74 Annette Heard Shelton of Swartz, a retired teacher, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Concord Cemetery, near Oak Grove.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Barnette, Donald Ray: 2 p.m. Sunday, Franklin Street Church of Christ, Farmerville. Birden Jr., Virgel: 11 a.m. Saturday, Lone Star Baptist Church, Sterlington. Buchanan, Abron: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Zion Baptist Church, Hwy. 65 South, Sondheimer. Diggs Jr., Arthur A.: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Fletcher Jr., George: noon Saturday, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner. Foley, Parish Hope: 11 a.m. Monday, Morning Rest Memorial Park Tallulah, (Buckner Addition). Gary Sr., Robert A.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Hawkins, Willie Charles: noon Saturday, Greater First C.O.G.I.C., Bastrop. Holland, Terry Dewayne: 2 p.m. Saturday, Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto. Hunt, Howard: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Olive of Galion Baptist Church, Bastrop. Hunter, Nannie Belle: 10 a.m. Saturday, Immanuel Christian Fellowship Church, Oak Grove. Johnson, Clyde: noon Sunday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Epps. McClain, Washington: 2 p.m. Saturday, Saint Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Monroe. Morgan Jr., Albert: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Dubberly. Patin, Lou King: 11 a.m. Saturday, Bonne-Idee Harp Cemetery. Shepperd, Josephine W.: noon Saturday, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe. Williams, Hildred Candady: 11 a.m. Saturday, Richwood Memorial Gardens. Woods Sr., Norman: 1 p.m. Saturday, Alexandria No. 2 Baptist Church, Oak Ridge. Young, Joshua: noon Saturday, The Art Center, Rayville.

Mar 17, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Kenneth Clifton "Pete" Brister Funeral services for Kenneth Clifton "Pete" Brister, age 85, of Pioneer, LA will be 2PM, Sunday, March 17, 2013, at the Epps Baptist Church, Epps, LA with Rev. J.D. Favors, Rev. Lavon Ragland, and Rev. Herbert Whitten officiating. Interment will be in the Unity Cemetery near Pioneer. Services are under the directions of Cox Funeral Home. He is preceded in death by his parents, Francis Ernest Brister and Addie Vencie Brister; three brothers, J.E. Brister, M.H. Brister, and Lavern Brister; sister, Lavon McGuffie. Pete is survived by his wife of 64 years, Elizabeth Osbon Brister of Pioneer, LA; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cheryl and Ralph Reeves of West Monroe, LA, Theresa and Dyar Eppinette of Bastrop, LA; son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth S. and Sandy Brister of Pineville, La; 6 Grandchildren, Cory Reeves & wife Amy, Lindsay Stencel and husband Jon, Bart Thomas, Deuce Eppinette and fiance Colleen Watkins, Ashley Merrill and husband Jason, Bailie Brister; 6 great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Lorena and Joe Savage; brother and sister-in-law, A.G. "Buck" and Bobbie Brister; three special sisters-in-law, Betty Ezell, Patsy Mitton, and Kay Osbon; special brother-in-law, Tommy Osbon; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Don Gwin, David McVay, Mike Hall, Glen McCandlish, Doug Ed Fairchild, Mike Prine. Honorary pallbearers are Inman Powell, Louie Cleveland, Mike southhall, Jerry J. Simms, Calvin Simms, Butch Jones. To leave condolences to the family www.coxfuneral.com. Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA Published in The News Star on March 17, 2013

James Russell Hearn, Sr. Funeral services celebrating the life of Mr. James Russell Hearn, Sr., 84, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, March 18, 2013, at Parkview Baptist Church in Monroe with Rev. Erby Burgess officiating and Dr. Franklin Atkinson assisting. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Mr. Hearn passed away Friday, March 15, 2013, at St. Francis Medical Center. Mr. Hearn was a member of Parkview Baptist Church in Monroe since 1972 where he served as a deacon. He was a charter member of the Byrd Sunday School Class. He was the founder and owner of Catfish Cabin Restaurant in Monroe, which opened March 15, 1972, and is still owned and operated by the Hearn family. James was a member of the Monroe Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Monroe Lions Club, Better Business Bureau, served on the Louisiana Seafood Marketing and Promotion Board, and Louisiana Restaurant Association State Board of Directors, where he was Secretary, Treasurer and Vice President. He was an active member of the ULM Athletic Foundation, was a U.S. Army veteran having served in the Korean Conflict, and a member of American Legion. Mr. Hearn was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Henry Hearn, Sr. and Lillian Inez Harwell Hearn; brothers, Charles Henry Hearn, Jr., William Harwell Hearn; and first wife of 51 years, Norma Moore Hearn. Survivors include his wife, Janis Pepper Trevillion Hearn; sons, James Russell Hearn, Jr. and wife Lydia, Henry David Hearn and wife Janet; daughter, Patricia Hearn Armstrong Tolar and husband John; step daughters, Ashleigh Trevillion Collins and husband Chris, Jana Trevillion Geiger and husband Sam; grandchildren, Nicole Hearn Creighton, Brian Armstrong, Russ Hearn, Natalie Hearn, and Rachel Hearn; step-grandchildren, Hayden Collins, Kayley Collins Klingbeil and husband Seth, Laurel Collins, Mason Collins, Mallorie Geiger, and Madison Geiger; great grandchildren, Abagail Creighton, Hannah Creighton, Meredith Armstrong, and Zowie Hearn; brothers, Winston Hearn and Robert Meade Hearn; sister, Sybil Harwell; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Mike Creighton, John Tolar, Preston Murray, Russ Hearn, Brian Armstrong, Chris Collins, and Jacob Pruitt. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Byrd Sunday School Class. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM Sunday at Parkview Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Parkview Baptist Church and University of Louisiana at Monroe Athletic Foundation. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 17, 2013

James Robert McLemore Funeral services for James (Jim) Robert McLemore, 81, of Monroe, will be held at 3:00 PM Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at First Christian Church, Monroe, with Dr. Craig Ferguson officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. McLemore passed away Friday, March 15, 2013, at St. Francis Medical Center. Jim graduated from Ole Miss and earned his MBA from ULM. As a CPA in OK and LA, he worked at IBM, Borg-Warner and retired as a Financial Officer from Olinkraft. He was a Boy Scout and enjoyed many outdoor activities. As a long-standing, active member of First Christian Church, he was an instrumental part of building the church and served as Elder and Chairman of the Board. Jim was a devoted husband, Daddy, and Papa who loved spending time with his family, especially teaching his children and granddaughters the joys of fishing. He was a father figure to many of his nieces and nephews and taught them valuable life lessons. Many have described him as the nicest, kindest man, who never met a stranger. He loved our Lord and was the best example of a Christian man. Mr. McLemore was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mary Lou McLemore; and sister, Ina Dean Smith. Survivors include his wife, Leta Faye Peyton McLemore; children, Carole McLemore, Sheila McLemore McCarty and husband Mike, and Brent McLemore and wife Sondra; grandchildren, Holly Jones, Clementine McLemore, and Gracie McLemore; sister, Margie Pauls; and many special extended family members. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to First Christian Church, Monroe, LA or to the Texas Heart Institute, Houston, TX. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 17, 2013

Kelly Renee Harper Walker Funeral services for Kelly Renee Harper Walker, a Lincoln Parish school teacher, will be held on Monday, March 18, 2013 at 4pm at Sweetwater Baptist Church in Quitman, LA. Officiating will be Bro. Stuart Toms and Bro. Wilton Wall. Interment will follow in the Gayla Traina Cemetery in Jonesboro, LA. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 17, 2013 from 4-8pm at Sweetwater Baptist Church. Kelly was born on July 23, 1976 and passed away on March 15, 2013. She was 36. Survivors include her husband, Phillip Howell Walker of Quitman, LA, two daughters, Rebecca Elizabeth Walker and Megan Grace Walker of Quitman, LA, her mother and father, Beverly and Douglas Harper of Quitman, LA, one sister, Shellie Harper Dalby and husband Mark of Gladewater, TX, mother and father-in-law, Linna Jane and M.H. Walker of Jonesboro, LA, three brothers-in-law, Mark Walker and wife Lisa of Choteau, MT, Stephen Walker and wife Elizabeth of West Monroe, LA and Timothy Walker of Jonesboro, LA. Kelly was also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be, Chris Bennett, David Pardue, Mitch Jones, Jeff Jones, Daniel Folden and Logan Johns. You may send condolences and view our website at www.edmondsfuneralhome.com Published in The News Star on March 17, 2013

Wanda O. Erwin, 58 Wanda O. Erwin of Monroe, a health care clerk, died Saturday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Parline Powell-Hearn, 86 COLUMBIA — Parline "Cutie" Powell-Hearn, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paul Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Tuesday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, Columbia.

Kerry Hemperley, 60 DODSON — Kerry Wayne Hemperley, a service engineer, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Visitation is noon Sunday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery.

Juanita Jackson, 72 WINNBORO — Juanita Jackson died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Gill First National Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Coax Cemetery, Baskin.

Parker Vollmar, infant RAYVILLE — Parker Sean Vollmar, the infant son of Hope Peacock and Jeremy Vollmar, died Friday. Graveside services are 4 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Visitation is 2:30-4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Elizabeth Whittington, 75 Elizabeth Ann Whittington of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Entombment will follow in the mausoleum at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Barnette, Donald Ray: 2 p.m. Sunday, Franklin Street Church of Christ, Farmerville. Brister, Kenneth "Pete": 2 p.m. Sunday, First Baptist Church, Epps. Foley, Parish Hope: 11 a.m. Monday, Morning Rest Memorial Park Tallulah, (Buckner Addition). Johnson, Clyde: noon Sunday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Epps.

Mar 18, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Vernita (Sweet) Miller Alexander Funeral services for Vernita (Sweet) Miller Alexander, 87 of West Monroe will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday March 18, 2013 at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church in West Monroe with Father Robert Danridge officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 A.M. until service time at the church. Interment will be in Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Alexander was born on December 17, 1925 and passed away on March 17, 2013. She was a member of St. Patrick Episcopal Church, Alter Guild at the church and the Daughters of the King. Mrs. Alexander is preceded in death by her husband James L. Alexander, daughter, Juanita Alexander and parents, Jesse S. Miller and Gertrude Lewis Miller; and two brothers. Survivors include her son, James Michael Alexander; sisters, Alice M. Pipes, Anita M. Bourgeois and husband, A.J., Gertrude M. Graves, numerous nieces and nephews, special friends, Jackie Tarver and Mary Robeaux and Elise McBeth. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 18, 2013

Walter Roy Aswell Funeral services for Walter Roy Aswell, age 84, of Choudrant, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at the First Baptist Church in Choudrant. Officiating the service will be Rev. David Harrell. Interment will follow at Choudrant Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Mr. Aswell was born January 24, 1929 and passed away March 16, 2013. He was preceded in death by his son: Walter Roy Aswell, Jr.; and his parents: Walter L. Aswell and Jewell Wade Aswell. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Choudrant. Mr. Aswell served in the United States Army and was employed by Illinois Central Railroad. Mr. Aswell is survived by his wife: Sybil N. Aswell of Choudrant, LA; son: Larry Aswell of Raymond, MS; grandson: Walter R. Aswell III of Mandeville, LA; granddaughter: Sara Kate Aswell also of Mandeville, LA; sisters: Barbara Jean Parnell of Houston, TX, Betty Adams and husband Don of Winnsboro, LA and Beverly Aswell of Ruston, LA; brothers: Ragan Aswell and wife Mary of Choudrant, LA, and Wayne Aswell and wife Cathy of Choudrant, LA; sister-in-law: Jane Smith of Midland TX and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Steve Moore, Matt David, Jamie Justice, Jacob Aswell, Bobby Milner and Clinton Hammons. Honorary pallbearers will be Don Adams, James Folmar and John O'Neal. Visitation will be from 5-8 PM Monday March 18, 2013 at the First Baptist Church in Choudrant, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on March 18, 2013

Wanda Erwin Funeral services for Mrs. Wanda O. Erwin, 58, of Monroe, LA will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday March 19, 2013 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel in Monroe, LA with Rev. Shirley Davidson officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Erwin was born on November 2, 1954 and passed away on March 16, 2013. Survivors: husband, Leroy Erwin, Sr.; Sons, Leeroy Erwin and Bobby Erwin and wife, Robin; Daughter, Dianne Erwin; Grandchildren, Destiny Saige Erwin, Devin Boyd, Baylee Erwin, Landen Erwin and Ava Quin Sinclair; Sister, Rena Kay Van Landingham; Brother, Robert Earl Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jason Hinton, Dickie Smith, Michael Cascio, Brian Anderson, Timmy Hoffman, and Downey Boyd. Visitation will be 5 PM until 7 PM Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 18, 2013

James Russell Hearn, Sr. Funeral services celebrating the life of Mr. James Russell Hearn, Sr., 84, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, March 18, 2013, at Parkview Baptist Church in Monroe with Rev. Erby Burgess officiating and Dr. Franklin Atkinson assisting. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Mr. Hearn passed away Friday, March 15, 2013, at St. Francis Medical Center. Mr. Hearn was a member of Parkview Baptist Church in Monroe since 1972 where he served as a deacon. He was a charter member of the Byrd Sunday School Class. He received his B.S. Degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. He was the founder and owner of Catfish Cabin Restaurant in Monroe, which opened March 15, 1972, and is still owned and operated by the Hearn family. James was a member of the Monroe Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Monroe Lions Club, Better Business Bureau and served on the Louisiana Seafood Marketing and Promotion Board, Louisiana Restaurant Association State Board of Directors, where he was Secretary, Treasurer and Vice President. He was an active member of the ULM Athletic Foundation and was a U.S. Army veteran having served in the Korean Conflict and a member of American Legion. Mr. Hearn was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Henry Hearn, Sr. and Lillian Inez Harwell Hearn; brothers, Charles Henry Hearn, Jr., William Harwell Hearn; and first wife of 51 years, Norma Moore Hearn. Survivors include his wife, Janis Pepper Trevillion Hearn; sons, James Russell Hearn Jr. and wife Lydia, Henry David Hearn and wife Janet; daughter, Patricia Hearn Armstrong Tolar and husband John; step daughters, Ashleigh Trevillion Collins and husband Chris, Jana Trevillion Geiger and husband Sam; grandchildren, Nicole Hearn Creighton and husband Michael, Brian Armstrong and wife Lee Ann, Russ Hearn, Natalie Hearn, and Rachel Hearn; step-grandchildren, Hayden Collins, Kayley Collins Klingbeil and husband Seth, Laurel Collins, Mason Collins, Mallorie Geiger and Madison Geiger; great grandchildren, Abagail Creighton, Hannah Creighton, Meredith Armstrong and Zowie Hearn; brothers, Winston Hearn and Robert Meade Hearn; sister, Sybil Harwell; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Michael Creighton, John Tolar, Preston Murray, Russ Hearn, Brian Armstrong, Chris Collins, and Jacob Pruitt. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Byrd Sunday School Class. Memorials may be made to Parkview Baptist Church and University of Louisiana at Monroe Athletic Foundation. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe. LA Published in The News Star on March 18, 2013

John Russell Wink John Russell Wink, Sr., 86, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at his home in Jonesboro, Louisiana. He was born on June 18, 1926 in Lapine, Louisiana to Herman and Rena (Bush) Wink. John Russell was a lifelong resident of north Louisiana. He served his country during World War II in the US Navy as a coxswain. He was also a licensed private pilot. John Russell owned and operated Wink's Oil Company on Pershing Highway in Jonesboro, Louisiana for over 30 years. John Russell married Kaye in 2003. They were happily married for 10 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He enjoyed playing golf for many years, fishing, gardening, spending time with his family and friends and most of all cooking. You could always count on some good food and company when visiting him. He loved reading recipes. The one thing that you could count on was that he would never use the same recipe twice, because he loved experimenting to make his food the best. John Russell was preceded in death by his parents Herman and Rena Wink; his brother Elbert Wink; his sisters Margie Mosley and Helen Martin; and his son John Russell Wink, Jr. John Russell is survived by his loving and caring wife Kaye of Jonesboro, Louisiana; his daughter Dana Wink Bellefontaine of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and her husband Billy; his grandchildren Danielle Bellefontaine Fazio and her husband, Frank, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, William Wink Bellefontaine and his wife, Laura, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Blake Russell Bellefontaine of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and his sister Louise Gatlin of West Monroe, Louisiana. He is also survived by his step-sons; Chris and Bryan Hodnett, and step-grandchildren C.J., Caleb, Cammie, Brook and Austin Hodnett. Pallbearers for the funeral are William Bellefontaine, Blake Bellefontaine, Frank Fazio, Freddie Brown, Bryan Hodnett, and Buddy Womack. Visitation will be held at Griffin Funeral Home, 7427 Cypress Street, in West Monroe, Louisiana from 5:00 to 9:00 pm on Monday, March 18, 2013. A memorial service will be held at the Fellowship Baptist Church, 158 Church Road, in Quitman, Louisiana at 11 am on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. Burial will follow at the Hodge Methodist Cemetery, 406 West Central Street, in Hodge, Louisiana. Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 18, 2013

Gerald A. Arledge, 92 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Gerald Atlas Arledge, a retired farmer, died Saturday. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home of Lake Providence. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery of Lake Providence.

Marjorie G. Barnes, 89 RUSTON — Marjorie Gullatt Barnes, a kindergarten teacher, died Saturday. Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Owens Memorial Chapel in Ruston. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Ruston.

James R. Hearn Sr., 84 James Russell Hearn, Sr., of Monroe, retired owner of Catfish Cabin Restaurant, died Friday. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Monday at Parkview Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Florence J. Martin, 75 URANIA — Florence J. Martin, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Monday at Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Burial will be in Urania Cemetery.

Loyce J. McCartney, 95 OLLA — Loyce J. McCartney, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Riser Funeral Home of Olla.

Brenda N. McClary, 61 OLLA — Brenda Nugent McClary, a dispatcher with the LaSalle Parish Sheriff's Department, died Saturday. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Olla. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Monday at Riser Funeral Home in Olla. Burial is in Beech Creek Cemetery near Olla.

James R. McLemore, 81 James Robert McLemore of Monroe, a retired controller for Olinkraft, died Friday. Funeral services are 3 p.m. Tuesday at First Christian Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Janie S. Midkiff, 95 RUSTON — Janie Lue Sullivan Midkiff, an appointment clerk, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston.

Loy M. Nelson, 92 RUSTON — Loy M. Nelson died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston.

Parline Powell-Hearn, 86 COLUMBIA — Parline (Cutie) Powell-Hearn, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Paul Baptist Church in West Monroe. Visitation will be from 1-6 p.m. Tuesday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home in Monroe. Burial will be at Mount Zion Cemetery in Columbia.

Donald G. Woods, 88 OLLA — Donald G. Woods, retired, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Riser Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Foley, Parish Hope: 11 a.m. Monday, Morning Rest Memorial Park Tallulah, (Buckner Addition). Jackson, Juanita: 10 a.m. Monday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Vollmar, Parker Sean: 4 p.m. Monday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Mar 19 , 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Marjorie Gullatt Barnes Funeral Services for Marjorie Gullatt Barnes, 89 of Ruston, will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Reverend Paul Lipe officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Mrs. Barnes was born in Ruston to Sam and Ruby Gullatt. She died March 16, 2013, in her home in Ruston. Mrs. Barnes was a kindergarten teacher at Cypress Springs Elementary School for many years. She delighted in teaching her young students and was always discovering new, exciting things to inspire them-songs, books, games-she always made learning a joy. She was also a member of the Litera Club, loved singing in her church choir, and was always lending a hand to those in need. Mrs. Barnes was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Oscar P Barnes, Jr. She is survived by her son Oscar P. Barnes, III and wife Gaye Nell of Monroe; daughters Nancy Ann Barnes Semones and husband Dan of Zachary, LA and Mary Virginia Barnes Poffenberger and husband Mike of Tomball, TX; grandchildren Jenny Stacey and husband George, Price Barnes and wife Christie, Bradley E. Davis and wife Rachael, Marjorie Helen Roscoe and husband Chane, Sarah Katherine Wyse and husband Jed, Bryant Poffenberger and Leah Poffenberger; great grandchildren: Mae Stacey, Barnes Stacey, Margaret Stacey, Felix Barnes, Bradley Walter Davis, Ethan Rascoe and Aden Rascoe; sister: Elizabeth Sehon, and brothers: John Gullatt and Ben Gullatt. Visitation will be held 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Monday, March 18, 2013 at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Ruston. To leave a memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com. Owens Funeral Home Published in The News Star on March 19, 2013Carolyn W. Beach, 68 MER ROUGE — Carolyn Wright Beach, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery.

Judith Valerie Moore Hutto Funeral services celebrating the life of Mrs. Judith Valerie Moore Hutto, age 84, of West Monroe, LA will be held Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 2:00PM at Shiloh Baptist Church in Bernice, LA, with Bro. Scott Jennings and Bro. Gene Benson officiating. Interment will be in Shiloh Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Valerie was born November 10, 1928 in Bernice, LA and passed away Sunday, March 17, 2013 at Glenwood Hospital in West Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard B. Moore, Sr. and Chloe Gilbert Moore; and her brothers, Clyde Moore, Roy Moore, Clayton Moore, Hailard Moore, Sr., H.B. Moore, Jr. and Buddy Moore. Valerie, a homemaker, was a resident of the West Monroe Guest House since 1999. Her own description of the Guest House was she loved every minute of it and considered the staff and residents there part of her family. Survivors are her daughter, LaFreida Hutto Hudleston and husband, Scott of Calhoun, LA; her sons, Paul Hutto of Conroe, TX; and Glenn Hutto and wife, Aleta, of Farmerville, LA. Grandchildren are Petey Griggs and wife, Buffy, of West Monroe, LA; Toby Averette of West Monroe, LA; Kaysi Hutto of Calhoun, LA; Paula Kay Hutto of Calhoun, LA; and Alese Jennings and husband, Jared, of Farmerville, LA. Great Granddaughter is Maegan Ann Griggs of West Monroe, LA. Pallbearers are John Wortham, Pepper Green, Toby Averette, Scott Hudleston, Bradley Jones and Jamie Brantley. Honorary pallbearers are Tommy Griggs, Petey Griggs, Jimmy Averette and Tommy Williams. The family wishes to thank the West Monroe Guest House for their excellent care for the past 14 years and the doctors and nurses at Glenwood Hospital and Hospice Compassus. Visitation is 5-8PM Tuesday 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 March 19, 2013

Brenda Nugent McClary Funeral services for Brenda Nugent McClary, age 61 of Olla will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday March 19, 2013 from the sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Olla with Rev. Johnnie Phillips and Rev. Jack McKeithen officiating. Burial will follow in the Beech Creek Cemetery near Olla. Visitation will be on Monday March 18, 2013 from 5pm until 8pm at the Riser Funeral Home in Olla. Brenda Kay (Nugent) McClary was born on August 15, 1951 at Urania, La to the union of her parents, Hershel Franklin Nugent and Nora Mae (Snoddy) Nugent. She passed from this life on Friday, March 15, 2013 at the Christus St. Francis Cabrini Medical Center in Alexandria. Brenda was a member of the Kelly Baptist Church and she was a dispatcher with the La Salle Parish Sheriff's Office, and was very actively involved in her community. She worked with the Kiwanis Club in LaSalle Parish with their yearly Christmas Fund Drive to help the less fortunate of the area. Brenda was loved by her community and will be sorely missed. Survivors include: Her husband, Russell McClary of Olla, two sons: Gary McClary and wife Kristy of Palisade, Colorado, and Cal McClary of Olla; her daughter: April Cotten and husband David of Urania; two brothers: Delton Nugent of Holum, and Hansel F. Nugent of Pearl, MS; and her sister: Virginia Emig of Olla. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Chelsey, Drew, Clay,Kyla, Grayson, and Lauren. Pallbearers include LaSalle Parish Sherriff's Deputy's: Mike Barber, Steve Poole, Terry Keene, Denny Pitman, Jeff Wyles, and Brant King. Nephews will serve as honorary pallbearers and they include: Eddie Emig, Bryan Nugent,Gregory Simons, Brad McClary, and Jeff McClary. Online registry/ condolences:riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Olla, Louisiana Published in The News Star on March 19, 2013

Jessica Nola Funeral services for Jessica Nola, 27, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 20, 2013, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. William Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Jessica passed away Saturday, March 16, 2013. She was a graduate of Ouachita Christian School and attended ULM for 2 years. Jessica loved her pets, especially her dogs. She was a very outgoing and energetic person who always had a smile on her face. Jessica was preceded in death by her grandfather, Lawrence Nola; and grandmother, Elsie Duncan. Survivors include her parents, Paul and Pamela Nola of Monroe; son, who was the love of her life, Jaxson Brown Sanders of Monroe; brother, Randall Thompson and wife Kristy of Monroe; grandmother, Imogene Nola of Calhoun, LA; grandfather, Claude Duncan of Monroe, LA; nephews, Seth Cade and Jake Thompson. Pallbearers will be Matt Nola, Kyle Nola, Brian Nola, Bobby Nola, Seth Thompson, and Ben Nola. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 19, 2013

Kathy McCartney Turnage Kathy went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 18, 2013. She was looking forward to going to be with the Lord in paradise after suffering through cancer. She put up a good fight trying to always have a smile and a positive attitude. Kathy's life included an education finishing high school at Mangham High School, receiving her B.A., M.Ed., and Masters +30 at U.L.M. She devoted 36 years of her life to the Morehouse Parish School System as a regular and gifted talented teacher, and elementary school principal at Cherry Ridge Elementary. Survivors include her husband, Johnny Turnage of Monroe, LA; siblings, Tom McCartney of Monroe, LA, Tammi Moore and husband, David of Start, LA, and Wally McCartney of West Monroe, LA; nephews and nieces, Johnathan Moore and wife, Alison and their son, Alexander, Jeffrey Moore and wife, Meghan and their sons, Graham and Patrick, Joshua Moore and wife, Holly, Brenden McCartney, Bailey McCartney, and Mackenzie McCartney; brothers-in-law, Louis Turnage and wife, Debra, and George Turnage. Kathy is preceded in death by her parents, Billy and Margaret McCartney. Funeral services for Kathy McCartney Turnage, 59, of Monroe, LA will be held 3:00 PM, Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at University Church of Christ in Monroe with Bro. Stanley Fortenberry and Bro. James Guy officiating. Burial will follow in Start Cemetery, Start, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Pallbearers will be her nephews and cousins. Visitation is 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Tuesday at the University Church of Christ in Monroe. To leave condolences for the family go to brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star from March 19 to March 20, 2013

Joyce Wright Sutton Ward Funeral services for Mrs. Joyce Wright Sutton Ward, age 86, of Farmerville, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at Antioch Baptist Church in Farmerville. Officiating the service will be Rev. Scott Jennings. Interment will follow at Antioch Cemetery in Farmerville, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville. "Momma Joycee" as she was affectionatley known, was born on September 5, 1926 and passed away on March 17, 2013. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Farmerville. She retired from Farmerville Drug Store with over twenty years of service. She was preceded in death by her great-grandson, Jonah Ruger. She is survived her husband, of 67 years, Willie E. "Sam" Ward of Farmerville, LA; children, Ricky Ward (Donna) of West Monroe, LA; Samuel Ward (Vicki) of Farmerville, LA; five grandchildren: Melanie, Joni, Zach, Samantha, and Eddie; seven great- grandchildren, and siblings: Jimmie Titcomb, Wayne Sutton, and Johnny Sutton; with a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Pallbearers will be Jason Freeland, Marty Sutton, Mike Sutton, Kevin Brantley, Nick Donald, and Ryan Carr. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 19, 2013 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Antioch Baptist Church. The family would like to give special thanks to her sitters: Cheryl, Janice, and Renee for their love and compassion shown to "Momma Joycee". Online condolences may be sent to the family at www. kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Published in The News Star on March 19, 2013

Oreatha Blunt, 87 Oreatha Blunt of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Wanda O. Erwin, 58 Wanda O. Erwin of Monroe, a ward clerk, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Barbara R. Huckabay, 82 Barbara Ruth Huckabay of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete. Irvin Jones, 60 RIGBY, Idaho — Irvin "Ivory" Jones, formerly of Crowville, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete at Wood Funeral Home, Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Aubrey V. Jordan, 79 SICILY ISLAND — Aubrey V. Jordan died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

William G. Loftin, 77 DELHI — William G. "Bill" Loftin, a retired bank president and rancher, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Margaret L. McBroom, 73 BASTROP — Margaret Louise Nutt McBroom, a beautician, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home.

Loyce J. McCartney, 95 OLLA — Loyce J. McCartney, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Pine Hill Baptist Church, Olla. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery.

Fannie Lou Moore, 78 SLIDELL — Fannie Lou Moore, formerly of Delhi, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Newton Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be in Newton Community Cemetery.

James P. Parker, 33 DELHI — James Pearson Parker, a construction worker and certified diver, died Monday. The funeral Mass is 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Teresa Catholic Church, Delhi. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Burial will be in Delhi Masonic Cemetery.

Mary F. Pirtle, 89 BASTROP — Mary Frances Pirtle, a retired librarian and state employee, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Christ Church Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home.

John R. Wink, 86 JONESBORO — John Russell Wink, retired gas station owner, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Fellowship Baptist Church, Quitman. Visitation is 9 a.m. Tuesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Hodge Methodist Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Arledge, Gerald Atlas: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Barnes, Marjorie Gullatt: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Hearn, Parline (Cutie) Powell: 1 p.m. Wednesday, St. Paul Baptist Church, West Monroe. McClary, Brenda Nugent: 2 p.m. Tuesday, First Baptist Church, Olla. McLemore, James Robert: 3 p.m. Tuesday, First Christian Church, Monroe.

Mar 20, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Robert E. "Bob" Kelly Funeral services for Robert E. "Bob" Kelly, 84, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, March 21, 2013, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. David Richter and Rev. Job Edathinatt officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Kelly was born November 12, 1928 in Monroe, LA and passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at St. Francis Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vivian and Ernest Kelly; and his brother, Ernest. Mr. Kelly was a member of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, a plumbing contractor for many years, and former owner of Kelly Plumbing Co. He was past president of the North Monroe Lions Club, member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion Post 13, and a volunteer for St. Vincent de Paul. Mr. Kelly served with the Louisiana National Guard for eight years. Bob was an avid supporter of Neville and St. Frederick sports programs. His hobbies were fishing, dancing and motorcycle riding. He always enjoyed helping civic groups and charities with fundraising efforts and also enjoyed running bingo games at the War Veterans Home for the American Legion Post 13. A fixture in many local coffee shops over the years, Bob enjoyed nothing more than discussing current events with great company over a cup(s) of coffee. Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years, Mae Kelly; daughter, Robin Kelly of Chattanooga, TN; sons, Bobby Kelly and wife Diana of Monroe, Jim Kelly and wife Vicky of Boca Raton, FL; 6 grandchildren, Robby Kelly and wife Amber, Katie, Anna Claire, Patrick, all of Monroe, Daniel of Chattanooga, and J. P. Jr. of Boca Raton. Pallbearers will be Robby Kelly, Bill Lee, Tommy Dansby, Jeff Malmstrom, Ed Johnson, and Richard Harrison. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a Vigil Wake Service at 6:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38104; Monroe Council on Aging, 2407 Ferrand St, Monroe, LA 71201; or Food Bank, P.O. Box 5048, Monroe, LA 71211. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 20, 2013

WILLIAM GLOVER LOFTIN, SR. William Glover Loftin of Delhi, LA passed away peacefully on March 18, 2013. His loving and dedicated wife of 47 years, Marilyn Cooper Loftin, and beloved daughter, Lillian Loftin Greer, were by his side as he was reunited with his heavenly father. A memorial service to celebrate his life will take place at First Baptist Church at 1:00pm on Thursday, March 21st. Bill, as he was known by his friends and family, was born in 1935 in Many, Louisiana to parents Theron and Jimmie Louise Loftin. In 1947, his family moved from McLeod, Texas to Delhi, where he would raise his own two children, pursue his career, and form countless meaningful friendships. He graduated from Delhi High School in 1953 and was a formidable presence on the football field, where he played with two state championship teams. He then pursued his Bachelor's degree in Agriculture at Louisiana Tech in Ruston. During his undergraduate education, he was the caretaker of the University's mascot and charter member of the Block and Bridle Club. He also served as a member of the intercollegiate livestock judging team, which won many honors at the major livestock shows, including the Chicago International, Fort Worth Fat Stock Show, and Houston Fat Stock Show and Rodeo. Bill was an asset to his team and helped them to win first place by being the highest scoring individual in the beef cattle competition and the second highest in individual swine judging. In 1957, he graduated from La Tech with his B.S. in Animal Science. In the fall of 1957, Bill began his post-graduate studies at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, where he served as a teaching assistant and as the coach of the Junior Livestock Judging Team. He was instrumental in the sale of feeder calves in the sale sponsored by the National Livestock Auction Association. While at LSU, he was an active member of the Block and Bridle Club and proudly cared for the University's mascot, Mike the Tiger. In 1959, he earned a Master's degree in Animal Science. Upon completing his graduate degree, Bill became an instructor at Northeast Louisiana University, now University of Louisiana at Monroe. There, he taught Animal Science intermittently for four years. In 1960, he began a long association with the Northeast Louisiana Livestock Show, where he would serve as secretary, treasurer, and as a board member until 2004. During this time, he was appointed by Governor Edwin Edwards to a state board representing banking and lending institutions on the newly formed Louisiana Meat Industry Commission. Bill began his banking career in 1967 with First National Bank of Delhi and was appointed as Agricultural Business Representative. He worked closely with farmers and stockmen in the area and assisted them in increasing farm and ranch productivity, as well as improving management relating to farms and ranches. He was later employed by Capital Bank, Deposit Guaranty, and First American Bank, where he served as bank Vice-President, Executive Vice-President, and President. He also served on the Board of Directors for Capital Bank from 1969-1998. From the very beginning, Bill pursued his career with honesty and passion. In 1998, Bill was instrumental in organizing Commercial Capital Bank, where he served as a member of the Board of Directors, President and CEO. In 2003, he entered a semi-retired status and continued serving Commercial Capital as Vice Chairman and board member. Always dedicated to his profession, he remained President, CEO, and a board member of Capital Bancorp, Inc., a holding company of his creation. He also served as a member of the Government Relations Committee for the Louisiana Bankers Association. An avid and accomplished hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman throughout his life, Bill took pleasure in spending time with his son, William, and his friends at his hunting camp. He made dear friends throughout the region who shared his love of hunting and his "second profession" of breeding foundation quarter horses, a pastime that brought him great joy. He also enjoyed his farming interests in Franklin and Tensas Parishes and took delight in observing crops from seed to harvest. His love of animals and of the land brought him a sense of fulfillment throughout his life. Bill was unselfish with his talents and his time. His numerous community, civic, and professional activities attest to his ability to lead and serve the citizens of Franklin and Richland Parishes. He was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association, National Cutting Horse Association, Farm Bureau and Louisiana Bankers Association, Richland Parish Cattleman's Association, the Agricultural Committee of the Louisiana Bankers Association. In addition, he also served on the Agricultural Advisory Committee for the University of Louisiana at Monroe. A dedicated member of First Baptist Church of Delhi for 65 years, he was a godly man and served his Savior with pureness of heart. Bill was a loving and supportive husband to his dear wife, an unwavering supporter and mentor to his children, and a grandfather who adored each of his grandchildren as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. A man who rose from humble beginnings, he used his broad shoulders and keen intellect to uplift and support all those who loved, admired, and depended upon him. He is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his beloved wife, Marilyn Cooper Loftin. Their marriage and friendship was an inspiring example of unconditional love, loyalty, and true companionship to their children and all who knew them. He is also survived by his children, who were his greatest sources of pride--Dr. William Glover Loftin, Jr. and Lillian Louise Loftin Greer, and their spouses, Sarah Loftin and Daniel Greer. He will be missed by his grandchildren: William Joseph Loftin, James Luke Loftin, Jackson Harrison Greer, and Mary Loftin Greer. Bill's children adored and respected their father and never doubted his steadfast love for them. They sought his insightful counsel earnestly and the solace of his arms without hesitation. Bill was a strong and selfless man who loved his family and served his God with his whole heart. He was grateful to God for his countless blessings and purposeful life. Among his many blessings, he counted his 34 year friendship with Randolph "Pete" Williams as one of his most treasured and respected. Pete was a loyal and trusted friend to Bill and will always be thought of as a member of the Loftin family. Of his many accomplishments, his marriage and children were the most meaningful to him. His legacy lives on through William, Lillian, and his grandchildren and he will remain in their hearts forever. Like that of our Heavenly father, his love endures evermore. To quote from Angelo Patri's statement about a loved one, "In one sense there is no death. The life of a soul on Earth lasts beyond his departure. You will always feel that life touching yours, that voice speaking to you, that spirit looking out of other eyes, talking to you in the familiar things he touched, worked with, loved, as familiar friends. He lives on in your life and in the lives of all others that knew him." It was a true blessing to be a part of such a great man's life. Bill will forever occupy a special place in our hearts, and we will cherish his memory always. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home or First Baptist Church of Delhi. Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA. Published in The News Star on March 20, 2013

Perry H. (Pat) Mercer, Jr. Funeral services for Perry H. (Pat) Mercer, Jr., 83, of Monroe, will be held at 3:00 PM Thursday, March 21, 2013, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Stan Wyant officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Perry H. (Pat) Mercer, Jr. was born January 1, 1930 in Monroe, LA to the union of Perry H. Mercer, Sr. and Isabelle White Mercer and passed into his Heavenly home March 19, 2013 in Monroe, LA from complications of heart surgery. Pat graduated Ouachita Parish High School in 1949. He graduated from Delta Vocational School earning a certificate in gasoline engines, diesel engines, and small engine repair. He was loading Dr. Pepper drink trucks at age fourteen on Saturday to earn money for his first gun to squirrel hunt. This work ethic followed him all his life as he worked until his surgery was scheduled. He went from loading trucks to driving the drink trucks when he became old enough for a driver's license. Pat left Dr. Pepper in 1950 and went to work for the Chevrolet Co. using the training he learned at the Vo-tech School. He worked there over thirty years retiring and going to Hobson Garage in Sterlington, then Courtesy Ford in Bastrop for a short time before going to work for the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Department. Pat said he finally found his dream job. He looked forward to going to work each day. He did not like to miss work except for vacations. Mr. Mercer was a longtime member of College Place Baptist Church. He helped his wife Bonnie with teaching a Sunday school class of 4, 5, and 6 year old children. Saturday was his Wal-Mart day to get snacks for the class. He leaves a lot of wonderful memories for his family and friends to cherish. Mr. Mercer completed the North Delta Regional Training Academy, 29th Post Basic Training Academy, and Correctional Officer's training October 9, 1987. Mr. Mercer was preceded in death by his parents and two half-brothers, Bennie Bordelon and Laurie Mercer. Survivors include his wife of almost 63 years, Bonnie Thomas Mercer; daughters, Patricia Massey and husband Taylor, and Linda Bermingham of Mesquite, TX; one grandson, Ashley Bermingham and wife Donna of Monroe, LA; and his feline friends, Polly, Molly, and Ms. Doll. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family's heartfelt thanks go to the wonderful nurses in the CVRU unit at St. Francis Medical Center, also to Dr. Keith White, his associates, and the many specialists brought in to help him. The family also wants to thank the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Department for their support of Pat while he was in the hospital and for all the years he worked there. Memorials may be made to College Place Baptist Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 20, 2013

Loy McDade Nelson, Sr. Funeral services for Mr. Loy McDade Nelson, Sr. age 92 of Ruston, will be held Thursday, March 21, 2013 at the Burkhalter Chapel of Trinity United Methodist Church in Ruston. Officiating the service will be Rev. Jerry Hilbun. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Loy Nelson was born September 17, 1920 in Ruston to John Willis Nelson and Rosa Riser Nelson. He died March 17, 2013 also in Ruston. Mr. Nelson graduated from Ruston High School and from Louisiana Tech University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. After retiring from dairy farming, he enjoyed traveling and gardening. Mr. Nelson cherished his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. As an active member, of Trinity United Methodist Church, for over 60 years, he attended and taught Sunday School, Bible Studies, and the R.O.M.E.O. program. He was past member of the Administrative Board at Trinity. Community service as a Ruston Rotary Club and Farm Bureau member was a pleasure. Mr. Nelson is survived by his son: Max Nelson and wife Cindoll of Houston, TX; his daughters: Miranda (Randy) and husband Eddie Parnell of Ruston and Milna and husband Paul Langston of Wichita, KS; grandchildren: Mark Nelson and wife Melonie, Patrick Nelson, Shaun Nelson, Kimberlee Baney, Amy Parnell, April and husband Brent Gregory, Dawn and husband Matt Sauer, David and wife Erica Warren and Meghan and husband Jason Thomas; great grandchildren: Cole, Elise, Landry Nelson, Noah Baney, John Brook, Mason, Kate, Caroline, and Hannah Gregory, Mary, Anna, Lucia, Clara, Addie, and Lily Sauer, A.J. and Audrey Thomas; one sister: Nelwyn Jahncke and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents as well as his wife: Audrey Maxine Turbeville Nelson; two brothers: Jack Nelson and Billy Nelson and one sister: Edna DeFreese. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at Owens Memorial Chapel. Memorials in memory of Mr. Nelson may be made to the Nelson Children's Music Endowment (Trinity Methodist Church, 1000 W. Woodward Ave., Ruston, LA 71270) and to the Methodist Children's Home. To leave a memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com. Published in The News Star on March 20, 2013

Glenda Yvonne "Charlie" Pierce Funeral services for Glenda Yvonne "Charlie" Pierce, 72, of Bossier City will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 21, 2013, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Bro. Thomas W. Patton will be officiating assisted by Bro. Cecil Herrington. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Miss. Pierce was born August 23, 1940 in Jackson Parish and passed away March 18, 2013 in Bossier City. Miss. Pierce was retired from Bell South with 27 years of service and held positions in operator services, engineering, frame tech, and plant assigners. She was a member of West Heights Missionary Baptist Church, West Monroe, for several years and a member in faith at Cypress Baptist Church in Bossier City. Miss. Pierce is preceded in death by her parents, H.J. and Gertrude Pierce, and one brother, Ray Pierce. She is survived by two sisters, Margaret Biggers and Jo Pierce Gordon & husband, Hubert, Two brothers, Riley Pierce & wife Betty, Steven Pierce & wife Debra. She also has numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members. Pallbearers will be Hubert Gordon, Gregory Stewart, Stephen Clampit, Andy Johnson, Don May, and Dale Mercer. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 20, 2013

Kathy McCartney Turnage Kathy went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 18, 2013. She was looking forward to going to be with the Lord in paradise after suffering through cancer. She put up a good fight trying to always have a smile and a positive attitude. Kathy's life included an education finishing high school at Mangham High School, receiving her B.A., M.Ed., and Masters +30 at U.L.M. She devoted 36 years of her life to the Morehouse Parish School System as a regular and gifted talented teacher, and elementary school principal at Cherry Ridge Elementary. Survivors include her husband, Johnny Turnage of Monroe, LA; siblings, Tom McCartney of Monroe, LA, Tammi Moore and husband, David of Start, LA, and Wally McCartney of West Monroe, LA; nephews and nieces, Johnathan Moore and wife, Alison and their son, Alexander, Jeffrey Moore and wife, Meghan and their sons, Graham and Patrick, Joshua Moore and wife, Holly, Brenden McCartney, Bailey McCartney, and Mackenzie McCartney; brothers-in-law, Louis Turnage and wife, Debra, and George Turnage. Kathy is preceded in death by her parents, Billy and Margaret McCartney. Funeral services for Kathy McCartney Turnage, 59, of Monroe, LA will be held 3:00 PM, Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at University Church of Christ in Monroe with Bro. Stanley Fortenberry and Bro. James Guy officiating. Burial will follow in Start Cemetery, Start, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Pallbearers will be her nephews and cousins. Visitation is 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Tuesday at the University Church of Christ in Monroe. To leave condolences for the family go to brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star from March 19 to March 20, 2013

Elizabeth "Liz" Brown Willhite Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth "Liz" Willhite, 59, of Grayson, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, March 22, 2013 at Riser & Son Funeral Home, HWY 165 Olla, LA with Bro. Bo Prather officiating. Interment will be at Fort Necessity Baptist Church Cemetery, Fort Necessity, LA. Liz was born February 3, 1954 and passed away on March 19, 2013. She was a graduate of ULM School of Nursing and worked at Fresenius North Dialysis Unit. She loved and enjoyed spending time with her kids and grandkids and loved to go fishing with her husband. She is preceded in death by her father, Manny Brown and father-in-law, Charlie Willhite. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Willhite, Grayson, LA; sons: Craig Meredith & fiance, Amy Russell, West Monroe, LA, Chad Meredith & wife, Christy, Grayson, LA, Brad Meredith & wife, Savannah, Grayson, LA; daughters: Vickie Crawford & husband, Joey, Grayson, LA, Kendra Willhite & husband, Keith, Goldonna, LA, Heather Czudek & husband, Michael, DeRidder, LA, Sarah Willhite, Hebert, LA; mother, Selma Scott & husband, David, Olla, LA; mother-in-law, Mary Willhite Ferguson & husband, Willis, Columbia, LA; brothers: Mike Brown & wife, Kathy, Travis Brown & son, Kolby, Olla, LA; sister, Patricia L. Davis & son, Jake & daughters: Paytience & Stevie, Trout, LA; grandchildren: Becca, Tiffany & Michael Meredith, Emma & Brooke Meredith, Maggie Mae Meredith, Trey Burnette, Ashley Odom & Tori Stewart and Blake Czudek and numerous nieces and nephews & friends. Pallbearers will be: Elvis Phillips, Shane Thornton, Jacob Greer, Dustin Wyant, Daniel Rentz, Jay Watson, Jr. & James Messer. Visitation will be 5-8 PM Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Riser Funeral Home, HWY 165, Olla, LA. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's or the American Cancer Society . Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Olla, LA Published in The News Star on March 20, 2013

Harriet Barrett, 93 TALLULAH — Harriet "Lovie" Barrett, a former restaurant owner, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is noon Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Silver Cross Cemetery under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home.

Paris Blanch, 32 BASTROP — Paris Blanch died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Earnest Cleveland, 84 DELHI — Earnest Cleveland, a farmer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Jimmy Daniels, 55 RICHMOND, Calif. — Jimmy Daniels, formerly of Oak Grove, a corrections officer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ardes Evans, 63 BASTROP — Ardes Evans died March 11. Arrangements are incomplete at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Dorothy Hall, 64 BASTROP — Dorothy Hall died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Aaron Henderson, 56 SAN DIEGO — Aaron Henderson, formerly of Mer Rouge, died March 11. Arrangements are incomplete at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Shawn Hicks, 34 BASTROP — Shawn Hicks died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete at Tennant Funeral Home.

Judith V. Hutto, 84 Judith Valerie Moore Hutto of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Shiloh Baptist Church. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Beatrice Johnson, 77 Beatrice Johnson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. 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 in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Darwin Jones, 71 MANGHAM — Darwin Jones, a farmer, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Lone Cherry Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Lone Cherry Cemetery, Mangham, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

H. Jones, 83 H. "Perry" Jones of Monroe, a retired University of Louisiana at Monroe history professor died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Aubrey Jordan, 79 SICILY ISLAND — Aubrey "Poppy" Jordan, a retired truck driver, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in New Pine Hill Cemetery, Sicily Island.

Jo Anne Kinder, 76 EXTENSION — Jo Anne Kinder, a homemaker, died Saturday. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Other arrangements are incomplete.

William Loftin Sr., 77 DELHI — William G. "Bill" Loftin Sr., a retired banker and rancher, died Monday. Memorial services are 1 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, Delhi. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Emma N. McDonald, infant Emma Nicole McDonald, the infant daughter of Clifford McDonald and Cherie Morris, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

BerLinda Moore, 60 BerLinda Moore of Monroe, a homemaker, died March 12. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Luke Baptist Church, Bonita. Burial will be in Mound Chapel Cemetery, Jones, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Jessica Nola, 27 Jessica Nola of Monroe, a waitress, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Norma J. Perkins, 53 Norma J. Perkins of Monroe, a homemaker, died March 12. Services are noon Saturday at New Light Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Tommie Smith, 96 RAYVILLE — Tommie Smith died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Elbert Stevens, 103 Elbert Stevens of Monroe died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Kathy M. Turnage, 59 Kathy McCartney Turnage of Monroe, an elementary school principal, died Monday. Services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at University Church of Christ, Monroe. Burial will be in Start Cemetery, Start, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Joyce S. Ward, 86 FARMERVILLE — Joyce Wright Sutton Ward, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Antioch Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Beach, Carolyn Wright: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Hearn, Parline Powell: 1 p.m. Wednesday, St. Paul Baptist Church, West Monroe. McBroom, Margaret Louise Nutt: 2 p.m. Thursday, Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop. McCartney, Loyce J.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Pine Hill Baptist Church, Olla. Moore, Fannie Lou: 2 p.m. Friday, Newton Baptist Church. Parker, James Pearson: 2 p.m. Wednesday, St. Teresa Catholic Church, Delhi. Pirtle, Mary Frances: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Christ Church Cemetery.

Mar 21, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Raymond D. "Shoes" Arrant, Jr. Funeral services for Raymond D. "Shoes" Arrant, Jr. 79 years old of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, March 23, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Larry Hibbard will officiate. Interment will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Arrant was born February 25, 1934 in Ouachita Parish, LA and passed away March 19, 2013 in West Monroe. He was retired from Ouachita Parish School Board after 29 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Carol Jean Arrant. He is survived by his sons; David Arrant and Ray Arrant; daughters; Avie Williams and Norma Davis; 7 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Friday from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 21, 2013

Carol Denise Boals Carol Denise Boals, 56, of Charlotte, NC went to be with Jesus on Sunday, March 17, 2013 after a brief illness. She was born in Monroe, LA on April 14, 1956 to Geraldine and the late Wendell Oglesbee. Carol is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Walter; her sons Michael and his wife Jenny, and Aaron; her sisters Janet Joseph and her husband Louis, and Cindy Wilkinson; and her brother Wendell Oglesbee, Jr. (Bubba) and his wife Vanessa. She is also survived by her granddaughters Abby and Brooklyn Boals. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Her love and laughter for her family was paramount in her life. She always placed everyone before herself. "You are so loved by your family and we will miss your love and laughter forever and always" Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, March 22, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. A procession will leave from Kilpatrick Funeral Home1321 North 7th St. West Monroe, at 1pm on Saturday, March 23, 2013 for a graveside service at 2pm at Bethel Cemetery Eros, LA. Kilpatrick Funeral Home will accept floral arrangements. Condolences may be made at www.mcewenpineville.com. McEwen Funeral Services Pineville Chapel Charlotte, N. C. Published in The News Star on March 21, 2013

Trisha Lea Brodnax Funeral services for Trisha Brodnax 33, of West Monroe, LA are at 10:00 AM, Friday, March 22, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home with Rev. Woods Watson will be officiating. Trisha was born July 9, 1979 in Ouachita Parish, LA and passed away March 19, 2013 in Union Parish, LA. She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents and a brother, Jody Scott. A medical assistant and a member of the New Chapel Hill Baptist Church, Trisha was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend who always did her best to make everyone happy. Always a "tomboy" at heart, Trisha blossomed from a precocious child into a beautiful woman. Survivors include her daughter, Emily Brodnax; her mother, Docie Perkins; her father, Dennis Scott; 2 brothers, Joey and Michael Scott; and a number of family members and friends. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Please send on-line condolences to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 21, 2013

William Hilton Broyles, M.D. William Hilton Broyles, M.D., 88, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at his home in Shreveport, LA. Visitation will be at Osborn Funeral Home on Thursday, March 21, from 5:00 until 6:30. A memorial service will be held at Broadmoor Baptist Chapel on Friday, March 22, at 11:00 a.m. with Dr. Tom Harrison officiating. A private burial will precede the service. Dr. Broyles was born on June 7, 1924 in Shreveport. He was born unto Anderson Harvey Broyles and Mattie Allen Broyles. He attended Byrd High School, Centenary College and graduated from LSU Medical School in New Orleans. Upon graduating from medical school, he joined his brother Joe at The Broyles Clinic and Hospital in Leesville, Louisiana. In 1950, he married Nell Williams and they began their life together in Leesville. Their five children were born and reared there. When his brother, Joe, died in 1960, Dr. Broyles continued their medical practice and later opened Kurthwood Manor Nursing Home in 1969. He retired from the medical profession in 1976. His career also included investments in oil and gas and real estate development. While practicing medicine, he also developed a love for the game of golf. He purchased and operated Toro Hills Country Club, at Hodges Gardens, for approximately 15 years. It was on that course that his handicap became near scratch. He played and enjoyed golf until his last game at the age of 81. In 1977, Nell and Bill moved to Shreveport. They rekindled numerous friendships and made many new ones. They practiced hospitality with numerous crawfish boils and parties for their friends. When friends over-stayed their welcome, you could count on Bill to start blinking the lights. In Shreveport, Nell and Bill actively participated in Sunday School and worship at Broadmoor Baptist Church. Bill, to his friends, was affectionately known to his children as "Honey", at least until his boys reached junior high. At that point, Bill and Mike decided that it wasn't very cool to call one's father "Honey", so they arrived at their new name for him, "Doc". From that point on he was known as "Doc" to the boys and their friends. For Nell, the girls, the grandchildren and great-grandchildren, he was forever "Honey." Honey was devoted to his and Nell's children and spent countless hours attending their various events and supporting their endeavors. In 2000, his cherished Nell suffered a severe stroke. Although Nell was paralyzed on her left side and needed much care, Doc cared for her with great love and devotion, without complaint. He helped her bathe and dress each day. He started cooking and made sure she had meals she enjoyed. Often he said that he believed God granted him an energized spirit to help take care of Nell. He was heartbroken upon her death in 2005. They had an exemplary marriage for 55 years. Doc later re-married Sue Dyer Slack and they enjoyed two wonderful years together. Sue and Bill were active in Dr. Tatum's Sunday School class at Broadmoor Baptist. Sue kept Doc active and re-introduced him to the game of bridge and many friends at the Shreveport Bridge House. After Sue's her untimely death from cancer, Bill continued to play bridge and enjoyed his new friends at the bridge house. He would love to talk business with his son, Bill. He also loved just talking and catching up on things with all of his children. Doc enjoyed listening to the Bill Gaither Family sing gospel songs. He understood the grace we receive from our Father and salvation gained through Christ. However, there were two things he did not understand. One was why LSU wouldn't open up its offense to score more points. The other was why our country could elect the leaders it had chosen in recent years. Although he resolved himself that he would never figure either of those out, he continued to love his Tigers and his country very much. Doc was also predeceased by his daughter, Linda Diane Broyles; his parents; his brothers, Harvey and Joe; and his sister, Eilyeen. Doc is survived by his brother, Ted and his wife, Jeri of Leesville; sons, William H. Broyles, II, and his wife, Nancy of Shreveport, and Michael O. Broyles and his wife, Renee of West Monroe, LA; and his daughters, Cynthia Peak and her husband, Chris of Nashville, TN, and Deborah Dunlap and her husband, Bill of Dallas, TX. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Will Broyles, Jim Broyles, Becky Broyles, Ginny Broyles, Clayton Broyles, C.C. Broyles, Andrew Peak, Ellie Peak, Matthew Peak, Mike Dunlap, Kady Dunlap, Craig Dunlap, David Dunlap and Rick Dunlap; as well as six great-grandchildren; dear friend, Rachel Williams; and numerous nieces and nephews. His grandsons will serve him as pallbearers. The family wishes to extend its thanks to Dr. Robert Hernandez, Dr. Phillip Garavaglia, Dr. Tripp Edwards, the staff of Willis- Knighton Hospital and the staff at Home Instead for their help during his recent illness. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to LA Baptist Children's Home, the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation or the charity of the donor's choice . Osborn Funeral Home Shreveport, LA Published in The News Star on March 21, 2013

Hattie R. McGough Graveside services for Mrs. Hattie R. McGough, 85, of Sterlington, will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, March 22, 2013 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Judy Bazer officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. McGough passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at Cherry Ridge Nursing Home in Bastrop, LA. She was a member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church, and the United Methodist Women. Mrs. McGough served as a Registered Nurse for 50 years and was employed at the University of Louisiana at Monroe for 35 years. She received the Older Worker of the Year award for Ouachita Parish in 1995. Mrs. McGough was preceded in death by her husband, Elzie Lee McGough; and her parents, Hugh Tom Riser and Effie Causey Riser; sisters, Bessie Lazarus and Mary Shotwell; and brother Tommy Riser. Survivors include daughter, Brenda McGough and Jim Hundley; son, Hugh McGough and wife Debbie; daughter, Cindy Rhodes and husband Monte; grandchildren, Casey Rhodes and wife Callie, Tyler Rhodes and wife Stacy, Patrick McGough and wife Polly, Morgan McGough and wife Margaret; great grandchildren, Houston Rhodes, Brady Rhodes, Eva Rhodes, Peter McGough, Wesley Hart, Riser Rhodes, and sister Anna Kay and husband Maurice. Pallbearers will be Casey Rhodes, Patrick McGough, Tyler Rhodes, Morgan McGough, Roger Deville, and Roy Shotwell. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy White and Chandler Gaulden. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family wishes to express their thanks to caregivers Regena Washington and Shun Moore. Memorials may be made to St. Andrews United Methodist Church or Louisiana Methodist Children's Home in Ruston, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 21, 2013

Tommie Smith Funeral services for Tommie Smith, 96, of Archibald, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, March 22, 2013 at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville with Bro. Carl Huff, Bro. Perry Ellington, and Bro. Travis Arrant officiating. Burial will follow in Greer Cemetery, Rayville, LA. Mr. Tommie was born June 28, 1916 in Crystal Springs, MS and passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2013 in Rayville, LA. Mr. Smith was a member of the Archibald Church of Christ. He was baptized February 2012. Mr. Tommie is preceded in death by his wife, Ollie Garrett Smith. Survivors include his son, Tommy Gene Smith and wife, Brenda of Shreveport, LA; daughter, Debra Ann Ellington and husband, Perry of Mangham, LA; grandsons, Randy Smith of Hudson, FL, Tommy Wayne Smith of Shreveport, LA, and Brian Smith of Shreveport, LA; great grandchildren, Jennipher Smith of Waskom, TX and Shannon Smith of Hudson, FL; special great grandson, Zeke Ellington of Mangham, LA. Pallbearers are Charles Lee Greer, Jimmy Dale Greer, Brian Smith, Tommy Wayne Smith, Dennis Ray Shires, and Perry Ellington. Honorary pallbearers will be Dick Warren, Bobby Cheek, James Lowery, Shannon Smith, Wilbur Atkins, and Chris Ellington. Visitation is 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Thursday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. To leave condolences for the family go to brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on March 21, 2013

Michael "Tony" Tripp Funeral services for Michael "Tony" Tripp, 35, of West Monroe are 2:00 PM on Friday, March 22, 2013, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with Rev. Eddy Shoemaker officiating. Interment follows at Smith Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Tony was born February 9, 1978 in Monroe, LA to H.B. and Katherine Ingram Tripp. He went to be with the Lord on March 19, 2013 in Minden, LA. He enjoyed playing his guitar with friends and family. During his time with us he spent many happy hours with his children. Tony was preceded in death by his dad, H.B. and brothers, John David and Todd Tripp. He is survived by his mother, Katherine Tripp; daughter, Breanna, and son, Landen; brothers, Benny and wife, Nichole, Stacy and wife, Tina, and Terry and wife, Susan; sister, Tammie and husband Ritchie Goforth; aunts, Betty Sadler, Barbara Hill, and Linda and husband, Bobby Miller; uncles, Bobby and wife, Alice, and Nollie and wife, Vickie Ingram; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Benny Tripp, David Dickey, Josh McCready, Ray Hill, Jim Smith, and Holden Hill. Honorary pallbearers are A.C. Fletcher, Scott Henning, and Jeff Ingram. Visitation is Thursday evening 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 March 21, 2013

Mar 22, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Aro Ioma Holmes Blake Aro Ioma Holmes Blake was born to the union of Oscar Holmes and Sallie Curry Holmes on April 26, 1912 and died on March 20, 2013 after a severe stroke. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Roy P. Blake, three sons, Raleigh Dale Blake, Kenneth Holmes Blake, and Donald Roy Blake, her two brothers, Grady Holmes and Clayton Holmes, her sister, Lessie Hemphill, three grandchildren, Johnny Blake, Eddie Dean Blake, and John Boy Blake and daughter-in-law, Shirley Blake. She is survived by two daughters, Frances Blake Spence and husband Alvin of Urania and Sallie Blake Lowery and husband Donny Joe of Olla and her adopted daughter, Peggy Blake of Olla, two daughters-in-law, Lavenia Blake of Georgetown and Gwen Blake of West Monroe. There are 17 living grandchildren and many great amd great-great grandchildren. She helped to raise two nieces, and two grandchildren and was "Mom and/or Granny" to a great host of people. She was a faithful member of Pinehill Baptist Church and lived out her faith for the last year at the Haven Nursing Home, where she was greatly loved by staff and residents that she loved dearly also. She was a "listening ear" for all her pastors who she felt were her sons. One of her greatest joys was "babying" someone, so you could always depend on a good meal and some "strong" coffee when you visited. Cooking and sharing was what she wanted most to do. She was especially well-known for her pecan pies (which she baked until age 98 for the Central State Fair at Olla). She also loved to garden and put up vegetables. Daddy would bring in fruit that he found on various old home places and she made jelly and kept everyone supplied. She loved quilting with friends at a "quilting bee" and sewing (without pattern) was a great joy to her. Funeral services will be at 3:00 PM Friday, March 22, 2013 at Pinehill Baptist Church with Bro. David McGuffe, Bro. Johnnie Phillips, Bro. Bobby Rodrigue, and Bro. Tony Wilson officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the church and from 1:00 PM until service time Friday at the church. Pallbearers will be Jeff, Tim, and Kevin Spence, Q.T. Blake, Stephen Ingle, Jeffrey Finley, Mike McCain, and Joseph White. You may send online condolences to the Blake family at www.riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on March 22, 2013

Shelby Gilbert Creel, Sr Funeral services for Shelby Gilbert Creel, Sr., 84 of Monroe, LA will be held at Pisgah Baptist Church, Hwy 8 Manifest, La. on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 11 AM with Bro. Frank Bass officiating. Interment will follow at Heard Cemetery, Manifest, LA under the direction of Young's Funeral Home. Shelby Creel was born on June 2, 1928 in Manifest, LA and passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at Valley View Health Care in Marksville after fighting a couragous battle with cancer. He was a resident of Monroe, retired from the US Postal Service after 27 years of service and a member of First Baptist Church of Swartz. Mr Creel was born and raised on a small farm in Manifest, LA, where his family worked hard raising cattle, hogs and farming. They enjoyed the quiet life of country living. He accepted Christ at the age of 12 at Pisgah Baptist Church and was Baptised in Bushley Creek. He attended School at Manifest and Harrisonburg High School. After his service in the US Army he attended Northeast LA State College (ULM Monroe). Mr Creel served his Country during the Korean War in the United States Army. He enlisted in the army October of 1949 and took basic training at Fort Riley, Kansas. He was assigned to the 19th Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in the Far East Command, located on the Island of Kyushu, Japan in March 1950. When the war broke he was sent to South Korea on July 4,1950 and was reported missing July 16,1950 at Hun-Ni, Korea, north of Taejon. There was no word heard from him until the Communist released a prisoner of war list on Dec. 18,1951. The family received a letter he had written Dec.27,1951 and got several after that. He was released August 25,1953. After his release in 1953 he met and married the love of his life, Erma Davis Creel. He was preceded in death by: Father-William Gilbert Creel, Mother-Martha Massey Creel, Brother-Charley Shirley Creel. Survivors include: His Wife of 58 years, Erma Davis Creel of Monroe, La; Daughter- Jan Creel Newcomer and her husband Bruce of Greenbrier, AR Son-Shelby Creel, Jr.and his wife Peggy of McKinney, TX Daughter-Rebecca Creel Novo and her husband Bruce of Mansura, LA Sister-Hannah Creel Steele of McDonough, GA Granddaughter-Jessica Creel LaPrade and her husband Ross of Allen, TX.; Grandson- Dustin Ross and his wife Hilary of Monroe, LA.; Grandson- Tyler Creel of McKinney, TX.; Grandson- Bret Novo and his wife Victoria of Jonesboro, AR Numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Honorary Pallbearers will be Herman Naville, Trigger Ewing, Scotty Wright and all Tiger Survivors. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Chennault Aviation and Military Museum, 701 Kansas Lane, Monroe LA 71203. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends to whom he was devoted. The family will receive friends at Young's Funeral Home in Jonesville from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, March 22, 2013 and from 9AM til time of service Saturday at Pisgah Baptist Church. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit youngsfh.com. Published in The News Star on March 22, 2013

Virginia Ann Harvey Virginia Ann Harvey, 71, of West Monroe, LA was born September 3, 1941 in Monroe, LA and passed away March 20, 2013 in West Monroe. She was a member of Highland Garden Club and First Baptist Church West Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband, R.E. Harvey and parents, John and Annie Watson. Mrs. Harvey is survived by her sons; Michael T. Harvey and wife Darla, Shane Edward Harvey and wife Dara; brother, Richard Watson; sister, Cindy Cagle; grandchildren, Robert, Michael, Colton, Alexa, and Brock; special nieces, Michelle Foster and Danielle Cagle; canine companion, Maggie. Visitation will be held Friday, March 22, 2013, 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 1200 Lamy Lane, Monroe, LA. Private family services will be held at a later date. Family sends a special thank you to Dr. Ron Hammett and staff. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 22, 2013

CW2 Bryan James Henderson Funeral service for CW2 Bryan James Henderson, 27, of Pooler, GA formerly of Winnsboro, LA, will be held 2:00PM Friday, March 22, 2013, at Temple Baptist Church in Winnsboro, LA, with Rev. Rex Barker officiating. Interment will follow in Boeuf Prairie Methodist Church Cemetery in Fort Necessity, LA, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe. Bryan was born on June 29, 1985, in Monroe, LA, to Jimmy and Kim Henderson of Winnsboro, LA, and passed away serving his country on March 11, 2013 in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Bryan graduated from Winnsboro High School and was a graduate of University Louisiana at Monroe with a bachelor of science in aviation. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, skiing, scuba diving, and camping. During his time in the Army, Bryan received 2 Army Commendation Medals, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/Bronze Service Star, Iraq Campaign Medal w/Bronze Service Star Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon Overseas, Service Ribbon NATO Medal, Posthumous Combat Action Badge, Basic Army Aviator Badge, Army Meritorious Unit Commendation and the Overseas Service Bar. Bryan was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, James and Nell Henderson. Survivors include his wife, Trista Henderson; daughter, Aria Cruz Johnson; parents, Jimmy and Kim Henderson; maternal grandparents, Ray and Mary Pat Bryan; brother, Seth Henderson; uncles and aunts, Dr. Kyle Bryan, Eddie Ray and Michelle Bryan, Michael Bryan, Danny and Nancy Henderson, Lloyd and Margaret Ann Delaughter, Donna and Gordon Sorey, and Robert and Shelia Wallace; and numerous cousins and friends. Memorials may be sent to the Friends of the Fallen or the USO. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 22, 2013

Van Joseph Hicks Sr Funeral services for Van Joseph Hicks Sr., age 89, of Lake Providence, Louisiana will be 11AM, Saturday, March 23, 2012, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Lake Providence with Father Mark Watson and Reverend Joe Wiggins officiating. Interment will be in the Providence Memorial Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday from 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Cox Funeral Home with a rosary at 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM. A celebration of life (Memories) at 6:00 PM, Friday at Cox Funeral Home. He is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Laurie Rabun Hicks; his mother, Annie Hicks. Van is survived by his son, Van Hicks Jr. of Farmerville, Louisiana; daughter and son-in-law, Lauren and Joe Wiggins of Eagleville, Tennessee; granddaughter, Erika Fox and husband Greg of Eagleville, Tennessee; great-grandchildren, Chloe Grace Stuard and Joseph Benton Fox of Eagleville, Tennessee. Pallbearers will be Wyly Gilfoil, Cain Gilfoil, Phil Tomlinson, Jimmy Stuart, Buddy Fairchild, James Nugent. Honorary pallbearers will be George Fox, Bubba Brown, Michael Brown, John McKenzie, George Kelly, Chuck Goodson, Ralph Jukkola, Don Burgess and members of the grandstand quarterback club. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 207 Scarborough Street, Lake Providence, Louisiana 71254. To leave condolences to the family www.coxfuneral.com. Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, LA Published in The News Star on March 22, 2013

Jo Anne Fluitt Kinder Services for Mrs. Jo Anne Fluitt Kinder, 76, of Extension, LA will be at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Boeuf Prairie Methodist Church in Fort Necessity, LA with Rev. Rex Barker officiating. Interment will follow in Matthews Cemetery in Extension, LA., under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro, LA. Jo Anne passed away on March 16, 2013 at home after a long illness. She was a caring mother of her three children, and a friend to the community. Born and raised in Extension, Louisiana, her love of people and animals was well known. After attending Port Arthur College she married Clifford Kinder and began to raise a family. After years of living away, they once again settled in Extension. Jo Anne spent the remainder of her life there, enjoying evening walks, attending Boeuf Prairie Methodist Church, and being a vibrant part of the community. Jo Anne was preceded in death by her husband Clifford Kinder; and is survived by sons Robert Lee and wife Stephanie, and Daniel Stuart and wife Mary Lou; daughter Karen Elizabeth; grandsons Jonathan Andrew Kinder, Benjamin Stuart Kinder, Jesse Matthews Kinder, Elliott Walter Hall; and granddaughters Megan Abigail Kinder, Kelly Redfearn Kinder, and Maisy Walker Hall. Pallbearers are: Jack Dailey, James Prickett, John Dufour, Greg Kincaid, Jonathan Kinder, and Benjamin Kinder. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. Friday, March 22nd at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro. She will be remembered as a loving mother, a community servant, and a devoted wife. Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA. Published in The News Star on March 22, 2013

Thomas Otto Parker Funeral services for Mr. Thomas Otto Parker of Start, Louisiana will be held 2 PM Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Start Baptist Church with Rev. Jeff Smart and Rev. Jeffrey Thomas officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home-Rayville. Mr. Parker was born March 3, 1922 in Scott County, Mississippi. He passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013 surrounded by his loving family, at the Oaks in Monroe. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Edna Parker, and by his son Doyle, and two sisters, Kate Thompson and Rachal Cordell. In 1940, at age 18, he moved to Louisiana where he began working at the Commissary in Holly Ridge for Mr. George Franklin. In 1942, he found his lifes work, becoming a watchmaker apprentice at Hunt and Whitaker and Cook and Preddy. He later became one of the pioneer jewelry retailers in Monroe, establishing Parker's Jewelry in 1945 in downtown Monroe. He was a master watchmaker, repairing watches even after retiring from the retail business. Mr. Parker was a wonderful Godly man, accepting Christ as his personal Savior at age 38. He then served the Lord and his church, as a deacon at Start Baptist Church for 51 years. He not only professed Christ but he lived to please Christ and many are experiencing Christ's love today because he always took time and interest in people to share Jesus. He loved family time and gardening; raising tomatoes for family and friends was a special joy. Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Irma Bennett Parker, four sons Tommy Parker and wife Sharon, Steve Parker and wife Wendy, Don Parker and wife Sherry, all of Start, LA and Gene Parker and wife Lanelle of Monroe LA, one daughter, Lana Johnston of Start. He is survived by two sisters Audy Anderson of Birmingham, Ala. and Rachal Guraedy of West Monroe, LA and one brother, Roger Parker of West Monroe. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 29 great children. Pallbearers will be grandsons; Trey Parker, Jeff Parker, Bradley Parker, Andrew Parker, Alan Parker, Michael Parker, Brett Parker and Cody Petrus. Visitation will be Friday, March 22nd from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville. The family's heartfelt thanks go to the staff and wonderful care givers at the Oaks and also Hospice Compassions. Phillipians 1:21 - "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." Online registry/condolence at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on March 22, 2013

Mr. Robert L. (Leo) Vining A Memorial Service for Mr. Robert L. (Leo) Vining, 73, of Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, March 22, 2013, in the Sanctuary of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1901 Lexington Ave, Monroe with Dr. Tim Neustifter officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM in the church parlor prior to the memorial service. A private family interment will be held later in St. Paul's Columbarium. Mr. Vining was born October 20, 1939 in Pioneer, LA and passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Loyd and Laura Amanda Finley Vining and three sisters, Mrs. Sadie Boughton, Mrs. Dora Dean Davis, and Mrs. Jeanette Arnold. Mr. Vining was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church; a graduate of Louisiana Polytechnic Institute (1961) with a BS in science education, master's in business management and was commissioned from ROTC as a 2nd LT in the Air Force; a retired Air Force Lt. Colonel with 21 years of distinguished service as a tactical fighter pilot and a pilot instructor/trainer; a former realtor in Alamogordo, N.M.; an instructor in the Department of Management and Marketing from 1983 to 1993 with the University of Louisiana at Monroe; a local farmer since 1983; a science teacher at West Monroe High School retiring in 2009. As a veteran Air Force pilot, he was trained, qualified and proficient with over 2300 flight hours in a number of A.F. aircraft including the F-111, F-100, T-38, KC-135 Stratotanker, several other airframes, and flew one of the first three F-5 (Modified T38) combat missions out of Bien Hoa, Vietnam during his 115 combat mission flights while in this combat zone. Throughout his aviation career, he received numerous recognitions, awards and medals for his superior and meritorious achievements including such exceptional awards as The Distinguished Flying Cross with the 531st Tactical Fighter Squadron (The Ram Rods) at Bien Hoa Air Base in Vietnam(1967), The Air Medal with four oak leaf clusters for meritorious achievements in sustained aerial flight over Southeast Asia, The Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in an armed conflict against opposing armed forces in North Vietnam, the Meritorious Service Medal for outstanding service as Program Manager for F-16 Foreign Military Sales, and a Certificate of Heroism for his actions of risking his life in the face of formidable enemy forces. Lt. Col. Vining's training and instruction contributions and achievements were as impressive with nearly twenty plus certificates of training achievements including Top Academic Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement with the 442nd Tactical Fighter Training Squadron, Radar Bombing and Electronic Warfare Competition, National Security Management, and the appointment to Chief of Academics at Webb A.F. Base. During his career, Lt. Col. Vining was stationed at over twelve A.F. Bases in west and southwest USA to several Mideast bases. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Berdiana Smelley, of Ruston, LA; his wife of 53 years, Shirley Annette Rushing Vining, of Monroe, LA, and his two sons, Robert Leo Jr. of Branson, MO and Douglas Alan Vining of McKinney, TX. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, Joshua, Brandon, Dylan, and Zachary Vining, and two great granddaughters, Lirael and Sora Vining. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 22, 2013

Raymond Arrant Jr., 79 Raymond D. "Shoes" Arrant Jr. of West Monroe, retired from Ouachita Parish School Board, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Vernon Cemetery.

Claude G. Bedford Jr., 64 RUSTON — Claude Gary Bedford Jr., assistant welding supervisor, died March 14. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Traveler Baptist Church. Family hour is 6-7 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston, with overnight drive-through viewing beginning at 8 p.m. Burial will be in George Washington Carver Memorial Park.

Paris Blanch, 32 BASTROP — Paris Blanch died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Morehouse Baptist Education Association Building, Collinston. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Second Baptist Church. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Carol D. Boals, 56 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carol Denise Boals, a real estate property manager, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Bethel Cemetery, Eros. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Trisha Brodnax, 33 Trisha Brodnax of West Monroe, a medical assistant, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Robert L. Coble Jr., 32 VICKSBURG, Miss. — Robert Lewis Coble Jr., a floor tile installer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

George G. Galler, 93 BASTROP — George Gerald Galler, a retired International Paper Co. employee, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Hattie R. McGough, 85 Hattie R. McGough of Sterlington, a retired registered nurse and University of Louisiana at Monroe nursing instructor, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Tommie Smith, 96 ARCHIBALD — Tommie Smith, a farmer, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Greer Cemetery, Rayville.

Sheila J. South, 48 Sheila J. South died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Michael Tripp, 35 Michael Tripp of West Monroe, a carpenter, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Smith Cemetery.

Robert Vining, 73 Robert L. "Leo" Vining of Monroe, retired from the Air Force, died Wednesday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Friday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Visitation is 1 p.m. in the church parlor. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

William G. Wade, 92 FARMERVILLE — William Garland Wade, a retired county executive director of Agriculture Stabilization Conservative Service of Union and Lincoln parishes, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Blunt, Oreatha: 1 p.m. Saturday, Truevine Baptist Church, Monroe. Cleveland, Earnest: noon Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. Collins, Joy Trahan: 10 a.m. Friday, Jonesville Church of God, Jonesville. Evans, Ardes: 11 a.m. Saturday, Greater First Church of God in Christ, Bastrop. Hall, Dorothy: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Light Baptist Church, Bastrop. Henderson, Bryan J.: 2 p.m. Friday, Temple Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Hicks, Shawn: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Mark Baptist Church, Bonita. Hicks Sr., Van: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Patricks Catholic Church, Lake Providence. Johnson, Beatrice: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Johnson, Irene: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. James A.M.E. Church. Kinder, Jo Anne: 3 p.m. Saturday, Boeuf Prairie Methodist Church, Fort Necessity. McCartney, Loyce J.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Pine Hill Baptist Church, Olla. Moore, Fannie Lou: 2 p.m. Friday, Newton Baptist Church. Moss, Elsie M.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun.Perkins, Norma J.: noon Saturday, New Light Baptist Church, Monroe. Stevens, Elbert: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Sterlington. Willhite, Elizabeth "Liz" Brown: 2 p.m. Friday, Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Williams Jr., Sullivan: 11 a.m. Saturday, Ludden Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe.

Mar 23 , 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Horace Perry Jones Horace Perry Jones or to most who knew him, "H.P." passed from this community at 10:30 A.M. on March 19, 2013. He died in Monroe at his beloved home, "the Hideaway," where he had resided for 47 years. H.P. was born February 8, 1930 in High Point, North Carolina to his mother Blanche Perry Jones and his father Grover Jones. He was one of 4 boys. He is preceded in death by his parents and 2 of his siblings. His surviving family includes his wife, Lucia Demma Jones; daughter Beth Jones Ricks and husband Dr. Barry Ricks; daughter Kathy Jones Johnson; grandchildren Thomas Johnson III, Perry Ricks, and Mary Lu Ricks, all of Monroe, LA.; and brother Dr. Michael Jones of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Left to mourn his passing and celebrate his life is his entire University of Louisiana at Monroe and community family; those countless individuals, students, and colleagues who had the privilege and benefit of his devotion and commitment to teaching, education, and especially his lust for living and laughing. After high school, H.P. served 4 years in the United States Marine Corps where he made the Inchon landing in the Korean War and participated in probably the coldest campaign in American military history—the withdrawal of the Marines from the Chosin Reservoir on the North Korean/Manchurian border in the winter of 1950. H.P. was wounded twice and was finally ordered out of Korea by the authorities after he had turned down several rotation drafts to come home. "I thought we were supposed to stay over there till we won," Jones said. H.P. was awarded 2 purple hearts for his service and remained a proud and loyal Marine until his passing. Following military service, H.P. attended Mississippi College because he wanted to play football. He knew they mainly trained Baptist preachers and figured that "a little squirt like me would get to play"…and he did. He was elected Co-Captain of the football team and was voted "Most Outstanding Male Athlete" for Mississippi College his Senior year. He next coached and taught in various high schools in both the U.S. and Europe. In 1960, he became Head Coach and Athletic Director at the American School in London, England. Leaving London in 1961 with a pack on his back, he hitchhiked East around the entire world—a journey that lasted 2 and ½ years. Upon his return from his travels, Jones received a MA in History from Appalachian State University and a Ph.D. in History from Ole Miss. In 1965, H.P. accepted a position as Assistant Professor of History at ULM, and he and his wife Lucia moved to Monroe, La. He would become known for his infamous lectures, stunts, and humor which would deeply affect tens of thousands of students for almost 5 decades. H.P. was widely published in both history and literature, and in 1972, he was selected as "Outstanding Teacher of the Year" at ULM. In 1978, the Daughters of the American Revolution, Louisiana Society, named Jones the "Most Outstanding College History Teacher in Louisiana." During the course of his tenure, H.P. was honored several times by various groups and was often sought-out to deliver speeches and talks. But, he was most humbled and proud of 2 honors—the Omicron Delta Kappa students' vote of "Favorite Professor" (which he received every year that he taught) and the invitation to be the commencement speaker for the ULM Graduating Class of Summer 2003. H.P. was a dedicated, passionate supporter of ULM and a fixture both in and out of the classroom. He was a student advocate and attended tailgate parties, poetry readings, and other campus events that promoted ULM spirit and pride. It was a campus joke that his unofficial office was a corner table in the SUB, and both students and colleagues knew to look for the "yellow bug." If it was parked outside Stubbs Hall, H.P. was in the vicinity. He was often heard to say, "My blood is ULM positive." As passionate as H.P. was about serving his country and his institution, he was as dedicated to his family. He was a loving, supportive husband and father to his wife and daughters who cherish his steadfast humor, strength, and loyalty that made growing together as a family pure joy. Much appreciation to all those who cared for and visited H.P. during the final weeks of his life. These were very special people to H.P. as they surrounded and supported him. In addition, the family is grateful to Dr. Keith White for his invaluable, personal devotion to H.P.'s care, healing, and comfort. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Dr. H.P. Jones History Scholarship. Please contact the ULM Foundation for information. A memorial service will be held celebrating H.P.'s life at 5:00 PM Sunday, March 24, 2013 at Parkview Baptist Church, 1001 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Following the memorial service for H.P., the family will receive friends in the Fellowship Hall at Parkview Baptist Church. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 23, 2013

Rupert Earl Savage Funeral services for Rupert Earl Savage, 85, of Farmerville, La. will be held on Sunday March 24, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Farmerville Church of Christ. Officiating will be Bro. Larry White and Bro. Terry Cole. Interment will be in Liberty Hill/Taylor Cemetery. Visitation will be at Farrar Funeral Home from 5 PM to 8 PM on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Rupert was born on July 18, 1927 in Union Parish, La. to his parents Clifton Earl and Kathleen Albritton Savage Taylor. He died on Thursday March 21, 2013. Rupert was a hard-working man, who enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, fishing and squirrel hunting. In his younger years, he enjoyed playing baseball and was a long-time fan of the Boston Red Sox. Pulling tricks on folks was one of his favorite pastimes. His famous words, "Have I showed you this one?" was his trademark. He was a devoted Christian and a long-time member of Wards Chapel Church of Christ and in later years, Farmerville Church of Christ. He retired from IMC in Sterlington after 42 years of dedicated service. He was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children: Bernice Parker Savage; daughter: Pamela Fay Savage; his parents: Clifton and Kathleen Savage Taylor; stepfather: Gordon Taylor; son-in-law: Jarvis Rogers and sister-in-law: Elsie Hays. Mr. Savage is survived by his wife: Gladys Neal Savage; three daughters: Mary Emma Savage; Den Savage Rogers and Jen Savage Spencer and husband Bruce; three grandchildren: Christy Spencer Ticheli and husband Adam, Heath Rogers and wife Katie and Allen Spencer; four great grandchildren: Ben Ticheli, Trent Futch, Kaidence Spencer and Brayden Rogers; stepson Kenny Neal and wife Vickie; stepdaughter: Judy Neal White and husband Larry; five step grandchildren and 11 step great grandchildren; four brothers: Charles Savage and wife Patricia; Pete Taylor and wife Martha, Robert Taylor and wife Debbie and Joel Taylor; one sister: Faye Taylor Giddens and husband Jessie and many other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be: Johnny Savage, Stacey Savage, Lucien Savage, Larry Savage, Ranny Pratt and Jim Bo Giddens. Memorial donations may be made to the Farmerville Church of Christ or to Wards Chapel Church of Christ. Online messages for the family may be left at www.farrarfh.com. Published in The News Star on March 23, 2013

Arthur Anderson Sr., 44 Arthur Anderson Sr. died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Raymond Arrant Jr., 79 Raymond D. "Shoes" Arrant Jr. of West Monroe, retired from Ouachita Parish School Board, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mount Vernon Cemetery.

Carol D. Boals, 56 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carol Denise Boals, a real estate property manager, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Bethel Cemetery, Eros. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Robert L. Coble Jr., 32 VICKSBURG, Miss. — Robert Lewis Coble Jr., a floor tile installer, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Betty B. Cooper, 96 JONESBORO — Betty Bryant Cooper, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Visitation is Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fellowship Cemetery, Quitman.

Ruby D. Gibson, 98 EL DORADO, Ark. — Ruth D. Dugal Gibson died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.

Steven P. Heng, 40 Steven Patrick Heng of Monroe died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Billy Kennedy, 64 RAYVILLE — Billy Kennedy, a service tech, died Thursday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Archibald First Baptist Church under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

DeVonte' L. Lewis, 14 DeVonte' Lorne Lewis of Monroe, a Richwood High School student, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Beatrice McKibbens, 84 DELHI — Beatrice McKibbens, retired co-owner of McKibbens Grocery in Dunn, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Jimmy E. Muse, 75 TRANSYLVANIA — Jimmy Edward Muse, a farmer, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Melbourne Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Herringville Cemetery, Monticello, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Thomas Otto Parker, 91 START — Thomas Otto Parker, a retired jeweler, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Start Baptist Church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ronnie D. Sanford, 55 RAYVILLE — Ronnie D. Sanford died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge.

Barbara J. Shows, 53 Barbara Jane Shows of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday and noon Sunday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park.

Annie M. Smith, 80 Annie Marie Dade Smith of West Monroe, a retired educator, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Patricia L. Smith, 62 GRETNA — Patricia Lynn Downs Smith, formerly of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Luna Assembly of God Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be in Luna Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home.

Edmund F. Towns, 85 Edmund Ferris Towns of West Monroe, a steamfitter, died Friday. Services are 4 p.m. Sunday at Cedar Creek Baptist Church. Visitation is 2 p.m. Sunday until service time. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

William G. Wade, 92 FARMERVILLE — William Garland Wade, a retired county executive director of Agriculture Stabilization Conservative Service of Union and Lincoln Parish, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Beulah Baptist Church. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Katie M. Wiley, 87 COLUMBIA — Katie Wiley, a retired hospital worker, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Covenant Christian Worship Center. Visitation is 11 a.m. Monday until service time at the center. Burial will be in St. Paul Baptist Church Cemeteryunder the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Bedford Jr., Claude Gary: 11 a.m. Saturday, Zion Traveler Baptist Church, Ruston. Blanch, Paris: 11 a.m. Saturday, Morehouse Baptist Education Association Building, Collinston. Blunt, Oreatha: 1 p.m. Saturday, Truevine Baptist Church, Monroe. Cleveland, Earnest: noon Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. Evans, Ardes: 11 a.m. Saturday, Greater First Church of God in Christ, Bastrop. Galler, George Gerald: 10 a.m. Saturday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Hall, Dorothy: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Light Baptist Church, Bastrop. Hicks, Shawn: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Mark Baptist Church, Bonita. Hicks Sr., Van: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Patricks Catholic Church, Lake Providence. Johnson, Beatrice: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Johnson, Irene: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. James A.M.E. Church. Kinder, Jo Anne: 3 p.m. Saturday, Boeuf Prairie Methodist Church, Fort Necessity. McCartney, Loyce J.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Pine Hill Baptist Church, Olla. Moss, Elsie M.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun. Perkins, Norma J.: noon Saturday, New Light Baptist Church, Monroe. Stevens, Elbert: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Sterlington. Williams Jr., Sullivan: 11 a.m. Saturday, Ludden Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe.

Mar 24 , 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Aro Ioma Holmes Blake Aro Ioma Holmes Blake was born to the union of Oscar Holmes and Sallie Curry Holmes on April 26, 1912 and died on March 20, 2013 after a severe stroke. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Roy P. Blake, three sons, Raleigh Dale Blake, Kenneth Holmes Blake, and Donald Roy Blake, her two brothers, Grady Holmes and Clayton Holmes, her sister, Lessie Hemphill, three grandchildren, Johnny Blake, Eddie Dean Blake, and John Boy Blake and daughter-in-law, Shirley Blake. She is survived by two daughters, Frances Blake Spence and husband Alvin of Urania and Sallie Blake Lowery and husband Donny Joe of Olla and her adopted daughter, Peggy Blake of Olla, two daughters-in-law, Lavenia Blake of Georgetown and Gwen Blake of West Monroe. There are 17 living grandchildren and many great amd great-great grandchildren. She helped to raise two nieces, and two grandchildren and was "Mom and/or Granny" to a great host of people. She was a faithful member of Pinehill Baptist Church and lived out her faith for the last year at the Haven Nursing Home, where she was greatly loved by staff and residents that she loved dearly also. She was a "listening ear" for all her pastors who she felt were her sons. One of her greatest joys was "babying" someone, so you could always depend on a good meal and some "strong" coffee when you visited. Cooking and sharing was what she wanted most to do. She was especially well-known for her pecan pies (which she baked until age 98 for the Central State Fair at Olla). She also loved to garden and put up vegetables. Daddy would bring in fruit that he found on various old home places and she made jelly and kept everyone supplied. She loved quilting with friends at a "quilting bee" and sewing (without pattern) was a great joy to her. Funeral services will be at 3:00 PM Friday, March 22, 2013 at Pinehill Baptist Church with Bro. David McGuffe, Bro. Johnnie Phillips, Bro. Bobby Rodrigue, and Bro. Tony Wilson officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the church and from 1:00 PM until service time Friday at the church. Pallbearers will be Jeff, Tim, and Kevin Spence, Q.T. Blake, Stephen Ingle, Jeffrey Finley, Mike McCain, and Joseph White. You may send online condolences to the Blake family at www.riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on March 22, 2013

Shelby Gilbert Creel, Sr Funeral services for Shelby Gilbert Creel, Sr., 84 of Monroe, LA will be held at Pisgah Baptist Church, Hwy 8 Manifest, La. on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 11 AM with Bro. Frank Bass officiating. Interment will follow at Heard Cemetery, Manifest, LA under the direction of Young's Funeral Home. Shelby Creel was born on June 2, 1928 in Manifest, LA and passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at Valley View Health Care in Marksville after fighting a couragous battle with cancer. He was a resident of Monroe, retired from the US Postal Service after 27 years of service and a member of First Baptist Church of Swartz. Mr Creel was born and raised on a small farm in Manifest, LA, where his family worked hard raising cattle, hogs and farming. They enjoyed the quiet life of country living. He accepted Christ at the age of 12 at Pisgah Baptist Church and was Baptised in Bushley Creek. He attended School at Manifest and Harrisonburg High School. After his service in the US Army he attended Northeast LA State College (ULM Monroe). Mr Creel served his Country during the Korean War in the United States Army. He enlisted in the army October of 1949 and took basic training at Fort Riley, Kansas. He was assigned to the 19th Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in the Far East Command, located on the Island of Kyushu, Japan in March 1950. When the war broke he was sent to South Korea on July 4,1950 and was reported missing July 16,1950 at Hun-Ni, Korea, north of Taejon. There was no word heard from him until the Communist released a prisoner of war list on Dec. 18,1951. The family received a letter he had written Dec.27,1951 and got several after that. He was released August 25,1953. After his release in 1953 he met and married the love of his life, Erma Davis Creel. He was preceded in death by: Father-William Gilbert Creel, Mother-Martha Massey Creel, Brother-Charley Shirley Creel. Survivors include: His Wife of 58 years, Erma Davis Creel of Monroe, La; Daughter- Jan Creel Newcomer and her husband Bruce of Greenbrier, AR Son-Shelby Creel, Jr.and his wife Peggy of McKinney, TX Daughter-Rebecca Creel Novo and her husband Bruce of Mansura, LA Sister-Hannah Creel Steele of McDonough, GA Granddaughter-Jessica Creel LaPrade and her husband Ross of Allen, TX.; Grandson- Dustin Ross and his wife Hilary of Monroe, LA.; Grandson- Tyler Creel of McKinney, TX.; Grandson- Bret Novo and his wife Victoria of Jonesboro, AR Numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Honorary Pallbearers will be Herman Naville, Trigger Ewing, Scotty Wright and all Tiger Survivors. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Chennault Aviation and Military Museum, 701 Kansas Lane, Monroe LA 71203. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends to whom he was devoted. The family will receive friends at Young's Funeral Home in Jonesville from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, March 22, 2013 and from 9AM til time of service Saturday at Pisgah Baptist Church. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit youngsfh.com. Published in The News Star on March 22, 2013

Virginia Ann Harvey Virginia Ann Harvey, 71, of West Monroe, LA was born September 3, 1941 in Monroe, LA and passed away March 20, 2013 in West Monroe. She was a member of Highland Garden Club and First Baptist Church West Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband, R.E. Harvey and parents, John and Annie Watson. Mrs. Harvey is survived by her sons; Michael T. Harvey and wife Darla, Shane Edward Harvey and wife Dara; brother, Richard Watson; sister, Cindy Cagle; grandchildren, Robert, Michael, Colton, Alexa, and Brock; special nieces, Michelle Foster and Danielle Cagle; canine companion, Maggie. Visitation will be held Friday, March 22, 2013, 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 1200 Lamy Lane, Monroe, LA. Private family services will be held at a later date. Family sends a special thank you to Dr. Ron Hammett and staff. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 22, 2013

CW2 Bryan James Henderson Funeral service for CW2 Bryan James Henderson, 27, of Pooler, GA formerly of Winnsboro, LA, will be held 2:00PM Friday, March 22, 2013, at Temple Baptist Church in Winnsboro, LA, with Rev. Rex Barker officiating. Interment will follow in Boeuf Prairie Methodist Church Cemetery in Fort Necessity, LA, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe. Bryan was born on June 29, 1985, in Monroe, LA, to Jimmy and Kim Henderson of Winnsboro, LA, and passed away serving his country on March 11, 2013 in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Bryan graduated from Winnsboro High School and was a graduate of University Louisiana at Monroe with a bachelor of science in aviation. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, skiing, scuba diving, and camping. During his time in the Army, Bryan received 2 Army Commendation Medals, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/Bronze Service Star, Iraq Campaign Medal w/Bronze Service Star Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon Overseas, Service Ribbon NATO Medal, Posthumous Combat Action Badge, Basic Army Aviator Badge, Army Meritorious Unit Commendation and the Overseas Service Bar. Bryan was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, James and Nell Henderson. Survivors include his wife, Trista Henderson; daughter, Aria Cruz Johnson; parents, Jimmy and Kim Henderson; maternal grandparents, Ray and Mary Pat Bryan; brother, Seth Henderson; uncles and aunts, Dr. Kyle Bryan, Eddie Ray and Michelle Bryan, Michael Bryan, Danny and Nancy Henderson, Lloyd and Margaret Ann Delaughter, Donna and Gordon Sorey, and Robert and Shelia Wallace; and numerous cousins and friends. Memorials may be sent to the Friends of the Fallen or the USO. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 22, 2013

Van Joseph Hicks Sr Funeral services for Van Joseph Hicks Sr., age 89, of Lake Providence, Louisiana will be 11AM, Saturday, March 23, 2012, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Lake Providence with Father Mark Watson and Reverend Joe Wiggins officiating. Interment will be in the Providence Memorial Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday from 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Cox Funeral Home with a rosary at 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM. A celebration of life (Memories) at 6:00 PM, Friday at Cox Funeral Home. He is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Laurie Rabun Hicks; his mother, Annie Hicks. Van is survived by his son, Van Hicks Jr. of Farmerville, Louisiana; daughter and son-in-law, Lauren and Joe Wiggins of Eagleville, Tennessee; granddaughter, Erika Fox and husband Greg of Eagleville, Tennessee; great-grandchildren, Chloe Grace Stuard and Joseph Benton Fox of Eagleville, Tennessee. Pallbearers will be Wyly Gilfoil, Cain Gilfoil, Phil Tomlinson, Jimmy Stuart, Buddy Fairchild, James Nugent. Honorary pallbearers will be George Fox, Bubba Brown, Michael Brown, John McKenzie, George Kelly, Chuck Goodson, Ralph Jukkola, Don Burgess and members of the grandstand quarterback club. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 207 Scarborough Street, Lake Providence, Louisiana 71254. To leave condolences to the family www.coxfuneral.com. Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, LA Published in The News Star on March 22, 2013

Jo Anne Fluitt Kinder Services for Mrs. Jo Anne Fluitt Kinder, 76, of Extension, LA will be at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Boeuf Prairie Methodist Church in Fort Necessity, LA with Rev. Rex Barker officiating. Interment will follow in Matthews Cemetery in Extension, LA., under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro, LA. Jo Anne passed away on March 16, 2013 at home after a long illness. She was a caring mother of her three children, and a friend to the community. Born and raised in Extension, Louisiana, her love of people and animals was well known. After attending Port Arthur College she married Clifford Kinder and began to raise a family. After years of living away, they once again settled in Extension. Jo Anne spent the remainder of her life there, enjoying evening walks, attending Boeuf Prairie Methodist Church, and being a vibrant part of the community. Jo Anne was preceded in death by her husband Clifford Kinder; and is survived by sons Robert Lee and wife Stephanie, and Daniel Stuart and wife Mary Lou; daughter Karen Elizabeth; grandsons Jonathan Andrew Kinder, Benjamin Stuart Kinder, Jesse Matthews Kinder, Elliott Walter Hall; and granddaughters Megan Abigail Kinder, Kelly Redfearn Kinder, and Maisy Walker Hall. Pallbearers are: Jack Dailey, James Prickett, John Dufour, Greg Kincaid, Jonathan Kinder, and Benjamin Kinder. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. Friday, March 22nd at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro. She will be remembered as a loving mother, a community servant, and a devoted wife. Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA. Published in The News Star on March 22, 2013

Thomas Otto Parker Funeral services for Mr. Thomas Otto Parker of Start, Louisiana will be held 2 PM Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Start Baptist Church with Rev. Jeff Smart and Rev. Jeffrey Thomas officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home-Rayville. Mr. Parker was born March 3, 1922 in Scott County, Mississippi. He passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013 surrounded by his loving family, at the Oaks in Monroe. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Edna Parker, and by his son Doyle, and two sisters, Kate Thompson and Rachal Cordell. In 1940, at age 18, he moved to Louisiana where he began working at the Commissary in Holly Ridge for Mr. George Franklin. In 1942, he found his lifes work, becoming a watchmaker apprentice at Hunt and Whitaker and Cook and Preddy. He later became one of the pioneer jewelry retailers in Monroe, establishing Parker's Jewelry in 1945 in downtown Monroe. He was a master watchmaker, repairing watches even after retiring from the retail business. Mr. Parker was a wonderful Godly man, accepting Christ as his personal Savior at age 38. He then served the Lord and his church, as a deacon at Start Baptist Church for 51 years. He not only professed Christ but he lived to please Christ and many are experiencing Christ's love today because he always took time and interest in people to share Jesus. He loved family time and gardening; raising tomatoes for family and friends was a special joy. Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Irma Bennett Parker, four sons Tommy Parker and wife Sharon, Steve Parker and wife Wendy, Don Parker and wife Sherry, all of Start, LA and Gene Parker and wife Lanelle of Monroe LA, one daughter, Lana Johnston of Start. He is survived by two sisters Audy Anderson of Birmingham, Ala. and Rachal Guraedy of West Monroe, LA and one brother, Roger Parker of West Monroe. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 29 great children. Pallbearers will be grandsons; Trey Parker, Jeff Parker, Bradley Parker, Andrew Parker, Alan Parker, Michael Parker, Brett Parker and Cody Petrus. Visitation will be Friday, March 22nd from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville. The family's heartfelt thanks go to the staff and wonderful care givers at the Oaks and also Hospice Compassions. Phillipians 1:21 - "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." Online registry/condolence at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on March 22, 2013

Mr. Robert L. (Leo) Vining A Memorial Service for Mr. Robert L. (Leo) Vining, 73, of Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, March 22, 2013, in the Sanctuary of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1901 Lexington Ave, Monroe with Dr. Tim Neustifter officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM in the church parlor prior to the memorial service. A private family interment will be held later in St. Paul's Columbarium. Mr. Vining was born October 20, 1939 in Pioneer, LA and passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Loyd and Laura Amanda Finley Vining and three sisters, Mrs. Sadie Boughton, Mrs. Dora Dean Davis, and Mrs. Jeanette Arnold. Mr. Vining was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church; a graduate of Louisiana Polytechnic Institute (1961) with a BS in science education, master's in business management and was commissioned from ROTC as a 2nd LT in the Air Force; a retired Air Force Lt. Colonel with 21 years of distinguished service as a tactical fighter pilot and a pilot instructor/trainer; a former realtor in Alamogordo, N.M.; an instructor in the Department of Management and Marketing from 1983 to 1993 with the University of Louisiana at Monroe; a local farmer since 1983; a science teacher at West Monroe High School retiring in 2009. As a veteran Air Force pilot, he was trained, qualified and proficient with over 2300 flight hours in a number of A.F. aircraft including the F-111, F-100, T-38, KC-135 Stratotanker, several other airframes, and flew one of the first three F-5 (Modified T38) combat missions out of Bien Hoa, Vietnam during his 115 combat mission flights while in this combat zone. Throughout his aviation career, he received numerous recognitions, awards and medals for his superior and meritorious achievements including such exceptional awards as The Distinguished Flying Cross with the 531st Tactical Fighter Squadron (The Ram Rods) at Bien Hoa Air Base in Vietnam(1967), The Air Medal with four oak leaf clusters for meritorious achievements in sustained aerial flight over Southeast Asia, The Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in an armed conflict against opposing armed forces in North Vietnam, the Meritorious Service Medal for outstanding service as Program Manager for F-16 Foreign Military Sales, and a Certificate of Heroism for his actions of risking his life in the face of formidable enemy forces. Lt. Col. Vining's training and instruction contributions and achievements were as impressive with nearly twenty plus certificates of training achievements including Top Academic Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement with the 442nd Tactical Fighter Training Squadron, Radar Bombing and Electronic Warfare Competition, National Security Management, and the appointment to Chief of Academics at Webb A.F. Base. During his career, Lt. Col. Vining was stationed at over twelve A.F. Bases in west and southwest USA to several Mideast bases. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Berdiana Smelley, of Ruston, LA; his wife of 53 years, Shirley Annette Rushing Vining, of Monroe, LA, and his two sons, Robert Leo Jr. of Branson, MO and Douglas Alan Vining of McKinney, TX. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, Joshua, Brandon, Dylan, and Zachary Vining, and two great granddaughters, Lirael and Sora Vining. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 22, 2013

Beatrice Barber, 84 DELHI — Beatrice McKibbens Barber, a retired certified nursing assistant, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Faith Memorial Park Cemetery.

Ginger Barrow, 51 VIDALIA — Ginger Sue Barrow, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Kevin Browning, 51 DODSON — Kevin Browning, a master logger, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Cypress Creek Cemetery,Gansville.

Patricia DuBois, 81 MONTOGOMERY — Patricia Ann DuBois, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Liberty Christian Church, Aloha. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. Sunday and 11 a.m. Monday until service time at the church. Burial is in French Cemetery, Verda, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

H. "Perry" Jones, 83 Dr. H. "Perry" Jones of Monroe, a retired history professor at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 5 p.m. Sunday at Parkview Baptist Church under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. The family will receive friends in the Fellowship Hall after the service.

John Pardue, 68 ALTO — John Marion Pardue, a retired farmer, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Rupert Savage, 85 FARMERVILLE — Rupert Earl Savage, an IMC retiree, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Farmerville Church of Christ. Burial will be in Liberty Hill/Taylor Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home.

Betty Stevenson, 96 JONESBORO — Betty Bryant Stevenson, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fellowship Cemetery, Quitman.

Ed Stovall, 68 RAYVILLE — Ed Stovall, a welder, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Buriall will be in Greer Cemetery.

Tiffany Wyatt, 40 FARMERVILLE — Tiffany Michelle Hanson Wyatt, a homemaker, died Fiday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Holmesville Baptist Church, Downsville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Burial will be Edwards Cemetery, Marion.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Coble Jr., Robert Lewis: 2 p.m. Sunday, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Muse, Jimmy Edward: 2 p.m. Sunday, Melbourne Baptist Church, Transylvania. Sanford, Ronnie D.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Shows, Barbara Jane: 3 p.m. Sunday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Smith, Annie Marie Dade: 3 p.m. Sunday, Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, West Monroe. Smith, Patricia Lynn Downs: 11 a.m. Monday, Luna Assembly of God Church. Towns, Edmund Ferris: 4 p.m. Sunday, Cedar Creek Baptist Church. Wade, William Garland: 2 p.m. Sunday, Beulah Baptist Church, Farmerville. Wiley, Katie: 1 p.m. Monday, Covenant Christian Worship Center, Columbia.

Mar 25, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Rubye Corley Cloyd Mrs. Rubye Corley Cloyd, 102, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2013. A Celebration of life will begin on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, with visitation at 11:00 a.m. until service time at 12:00 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, 1204 Crabapple Drive Shreveport, LA 71118, with Rev. Tom Howe officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Park Cemetery. The daughter of a circuit Methodist preacher, Mrs. Cloyd was the fifth child of twelve born to Rev. Elmus W. Corley and Mary Pauline Chevallier. She grew to adulthood as second eldest child with six brothers and one sister. She loved to sing, ride her grandmother's mare but did not like the cotton stockings of her day and would hang them on a tree limb on her way to school until her brother told their father. Mrs. Cloyd married Oscar Lee Cloyd on March 12, 1932 and was happily married for 62 years. They had two children the late, Rev. Oscar E. Cloyd, Sr. and daughter, Rubye Cloyd Andrews. Mrs. Cloyd was an active member of the Methodist Church in Monroe and West Monroe, LA and a founding member of Christ United Methodist Church in Shreveport, LA. She was a business woman and leader in her community and state which she served on local, state and national boards. Mrs. Cloyd was the first licensed female barber in Louisiana and co-founder with her husband of the original Cloyd's Beauty School, where she gave back-to-school haircuts and permanent waves to girls in local orphanages. She was a member of the Ladies Oriental Shrine and Past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star. Her hobbies included needlework, flower gardening and giving to others. She was recognized by former Dallas Police Chief Ben Click for the hand-made neck scarves she made for the homeless while in her 80's and 90's. Mrs. Cloyd also filled and donated 250 love bags for children in an African orphanage. She is survived by her daughter, Rubye Cloyd Andrews and husband, John Culver; daughter-in-law, Martha Cloyd Peal; grandchildren, Mark Andrews wife, Linda, Edward Cloyd-Baldwin, Scott Andrews wife, Renate, and Elizabeth Maxwell husband, Bubba; great-grandchildren, Jeremy Wilson-Andrews wife, Dana, Gatlin Andrews, Erin Andrews, Aidan Andrews, Savannah Maxwell, and Reed Maxwell; great-great-grandchildren, Jude and Skyler Wilson-Andrews; extended family includes 3 grand-daughters and husbands; 7 grand-children and 3 spouses. The family requests that memorial gifts be made in lieu of flowers to the Louisiana Methodist Children's Home, P.O. Box 929, Ruston, LA 71273-9976. She lived the words of the poem by Sam Walter Foss which she shared with the ladies at her 80th birthday luncheon: "Let me live in the house by the side of the road where the race of men go by; The men who are good and the men who are bad as I; I would not sit in the scorner's seat or hurl the cynic's ban; Let me live in a house by the side of the road and be a friend to man." Osborn Funeral Home Shreveport, LA Published in The News Star from March 25 to March 26, 2013

John Marion Pardue Funeral Services for John Marion Pardue, 68, are scheduled for 10 AM, Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at the Alto Baptist Church with Dr. Alan Miller and Reverend David Shirley officiating. Visitation will be held 5-8 PM Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at the Alto Baptist Church under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home-Rayville John was born October 1, 1944 and was a lifelong resident of the community of Alto, Louisiana. John was a well-known farmer and agri-businessman. John graduated from Mangham High School and attended Northeast Louisiana College. He served in the United States Air Force from May, 1967 until January, 1971 when he returned home to help his brother David manage the family farm following the death of their father. John was a Viet Nam veteran having served during 1968-1969 in Korat and Takhli, Thailand. He was an avid sportsman. On his retirement from farming his friends asked what he planned to do. He replied, "When I'm fishing, I'll be thinking about hunting and when I'm hunting, I'll be thinking about fishing." John is preceded in death by his parents, Eula Lee Jowers and Carl Wilburn Pardue, his brother David Wilburn Pardue and his sister Mattie Sue Pardue West. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn, his daughter, Marian Pardue Bender and her husband Dave, and by his son, Edward Froman Pardue and his wife Jennifer. He is survived by grandchildren, Jane Kathryn Bender, Anna Grace Bender, Cole Ware Pardue and Lillia Elaine Pardue. John is also survived by his brother, Ashley Pardue and wife Linda Pardue as well as a niece and several nephews. Pallbearers will be Hugh Crawford Watson, III, David Joseph Branch, Francis Victor Jordan II, James Harrell, Elbert Earl Hill and Darryl G. Gregory. Memorials may be made to the Alto Baptist Church Building Fund, the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home or the charity of your choice . Online registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on March 25, 2013

Adren L. Alderman Sr., 87 RAYVILLE — Adren L. Alderman Sr. of Rayville, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ginger S. Barrow, 51 VIDALIA — Ginger Sue Barrow, a homemaker, died Friday. Private family services will be held at a later date. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro.

Thomas D. Braddock, 75 BASTROP — Thomas Davis Braddock died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home Chapel, Bastrop. Visitation is noon until service time Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Carter Cemetery, Bastrop.

Rev. O.C. Clark, 93 ZACHARY — Rev. O.C. Clark, a minister, died Saturday. Services are at 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Zachary. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. until services Tuesday at the church. Graveside services with military honors will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Baker. Arrangements are under the direction of Charlet Funeral Home, Inc. in Clinton.

Leroy Daniels, 86 PIONEER — Leroy Marshall Daniels died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery, Forest.

Steven P. Heng, 40 Steven Patrick Heng of Monroe, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Hazel T. Lohman, 99 SHREVEPORT — Hazel Tarver Lohman, a homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia.

William A. Ozburn, 55 GREENVILLE, Miss. — William Allen "Bill" Ozburn, a quality control supervisor, died Saturday. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home in Oak Grove. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Burial is in Bayou Macon Cemetery near Pioneer.

Barbara Powell, 84 RAYVILLE — Barbara Powell, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Holly Ridge United Methodist Church near Rayville. Burial is at Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe.

Ann Spigner, 85 BASTROP — Ann Spigner, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Golden Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation is from 4-7 p.m. Monday at Golden Funeral Home. Burial is in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Dorothy M. Stone, 88 Dorothy McLendon Stone of West Monroe, formerly of Oak Grove, a nurses aid, died Saturday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel, Oak Grove. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Barber, Beatrice McKibbens: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Browning, Kevin: 10 a.m. Monday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. DuBois, Patricia Ann: 2 p.m. Monday, Liberty Christian Church, Aloha Smith, Patricia Lynn Downs: 11 a.m. Monday, Luna Assembly of God Church. Stevenson, Betty Bryant: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Stovall, Ed: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Wiley, Katie: 1 p.m. Monday, Covenant Christian Worship Center, Columbia. Wyatt, Tiffany Michelle Hanson: 2 p.m. Monday, Holmesville Baptist Church, Downsville.

Mar 26, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Lydell Wilson Breard Lydell Wilson Breard, a homemaker, joined her precious husband in Heaven on Sunday, March 24, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Lydell was a treasure to all who knew her. She was a charter member of the Junior Study Club and La Petite Maison Garden Club. Her love was her family, especially our weekly Sunday dinners, but her passion was her garden and flowers. Dell was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert L. Breard, Jr., her parents, Jesse Lee and Neva Venable Wilson; parents-in-laws, Herbert L., Sr., and Lady Bird Breard; her sister, Linda W. Chappell; and daughter-in-law, Carol E. Breard. Left to cherish her memory are her children: Peggy Breard Turner (David), Herbert L Breard III (Janet), Ernest R. Breard, Michael W. Breard (Colette), Laura Breard Willsher (Bob), and Paul Morgan Breard (Denise); grandchildren: Sean Kelly Reynolds, Herbert Lee Breard IV (Jewal), Lyndsey Breard Sikes (Alex), James Leighton Breard, Alison Willsher Sanford (Jim), Aaron Daniel Breard (Paige), Lauren Elizabeth Willsher, Ernest Ricker Breard Jr. (Erin), Michael Luke Breard, Edward Garrett Breard, Bryan James Breard, and Brooke Jane Breard; great-grandchildren: Herbert L. Breard V (Quint), Ainsley Anne Breard, Laura Katherine (Kate) Sanford, and Lillian Jane Sanford; and special family friends, Nancy Scurria and Mary Allen Ambrose. Many thanks to Dell's sitters who treated her as their own mother: Emmaline Brass, Sharon Carter, Francine Humphrey, and Louise Turner. Bearing Nannie to her grave will be her grandsons. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a vigil wake at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel on 165 N. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating her life will be at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at St. Matthew Catholic Church. Burial will be at St. Matthew Cemetery on Washington St. Memorials can be made to Cerebral Palsy of Louisiana, Relay For Life (OJHS), St. Matthew Catholic Church, or Life Choices. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 26, 2013

Rev. O. C. Clark "Well done my good and faithful servant." Matthew 25:21. Bro. Clark was promoted to heaven to be with Jesus on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at the age of 93. He has joined his faithful wife, Helen Queen Clark, whom he was married to for 59 years before her death in 1999. He was born and raised in LaGrange, GA and was a resident of Zachary, LA. Bro. Clark was a US Navy veteran, having served in the Pacific Theater of World War II. He moved from Alabama/Georgia to Louisiana in 1949 to attend New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, graduating in 1952, and continuing his education at Louisiana College in Pineville, LA and Trinity College in Clearwater, FL where he received his Doctorate of Theology. He pastured churches in New Orleans, Pineville, Pollock, West Monroe, Monroe, New Iberia, and Eunice for over 60 years. After retiring, he continued to serve as an interim pastor at several churches in Louisiana. He loved preaching the word of God and was a wonderful pastor. He was a "people person." He leaves behind his four daughters: Carole Clark Causey and her husband Jerry, Denise Clark Christ and her husband Gerard, both of Zachary, LA, Betty Clark Prather of Marksville, LA, and Diane Clark Hill and her husband Richard of Monroe, LA; grandchildren Angel Causey Bastedo and her husband Gary, Cynthia Causey, Jenni Causey Melder, Roie Prather and his wife Tammy, Kristy Prather Dubea and her husband Rusty, Ronnie Prather, Donnie Prather, Jeremy Christ and his wife Kathy, and Ryan Christ and his wife Courtney. Great-grandchildren Bridget Prather Crussel and her husband Nathan, Peyton Prather, Ashton and Grayson Bastedo, Amber and Abby Dubea, Charles and Elisabeth Melder, and Anthony and Meredith Christ. A great-great-grandchild Holden Crussel; his loving dogs Bitzy and Zoe; many nieces and nephews throughout the south who were so loving and kind to him by calling and visiting him; special "son" Rev. Les Harris; and special friends Mary Bennett, L.J. Stark and Larry and Caroline Beasley. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Helen; grandchildren Terry Causey and Amy Hill; parents Sallie Whitley Clark and Benjamin Clark; four sisters and three brothers. Visitation will be held at the First Baptist Church of Zachary in Zachary, LA on Monday, March 25, 2013 from 4pm until 8pm and then on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 from 9am until services at 11am, conducted by Dr. Reggie Bridges. Graveside services with military honors will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Baker, LA, conducted by Dr. Wayne Barnes. Pallbearers will be his grandsons and great-grandson. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation in Bro. Clark's name to the First Baptist Church of Zachary Building Fund, 4200 Main Street, Zachary, LA 70791. "Gone from our sight, but never our hearts and memories." Share sympathies, memories, and condolences at www.CharletFuneralHome.com. Published in The News Star on March 26, 2013

Rubye Corley Cloyd Mrs. Rubye Corley Cloyd, 102, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2013. A Celebration of life will begin on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, with visitation at 11:00 a.m. until service time at 12:00 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, 1204 Crabapple Drive Shreveport, LA 71118, with Rev. Tom Howe officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Park Cemetery. The daughter of a circuit Methodist preacher, Mrs. Cloyd was the fifth child of twelve born to Rev. Elmus W. Corley and Mary Pauline Chevallier. She grew to adulthood as second eldest child with six brothers and one sister. She loved to sing, ride her grandmother's mare but did not like the cotton stockings of her day and would hang them on a tree limb on her way to school until her brother told their father. Mrs. Cloyd married Oscar Lee Cloyd on March 12, 1932 and was happily married for 62 years. They had two children the late, Rev. Oscar E. Cloyd, Sr. and daughter, Rubye Cloyd Andrews. Mrs. Cloyd was an active member of the Methodist Church in Monroe and West Monroe, LA and a founding member of Christ United Methodist Church in Shreveport, LA. She was a business woman and leader in her community and state which she served on local, state and national boards. Mrs. Cloyd was the first licensed female barber in Louisiana and co-founder with her husband of the original Cloyd's Beauty School, where she gave back-to-school haircuts and permanent waves to girls in local orphanages. She was a member of the Ladies Oriental Shrine and Past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star. Her hobbies included needlework, flower gardening and giving to others. She was recognized by former Dallas Police Chief Ben Click for the hand-made neck scarves she made for the homeless while in her 80's and 90's. Mrs. Cloyd also filled and donated 250 love bags for children in an African orphanage. She is survived by her daughter, Rubye Cloyd Andrews and husband, John Culver; daughter-in-law, Martha Cloyd Peal; grandchildren, Mark Andrews wife, Linda, Edward Cloyd-Baldwin, Scott Andrews wife, Renate, and Elizabeth Maxwell husband, Bubba; great-grandchildren, Jeremy Wilson-Andrews wife, Dana, Gatlin Andrews, Erin Andrews, Aidan Andrews, Savannah Maxwell, and Reed Maxwell; great-great-grandchildren, Jude and Skyler Wilson-Andrews; extended family includes 3 grand-daughters and husbands; 7 grand-children and 3 spouses. The family requests that memorial gifts be made in lieu of flowers to the Louisiana Methodist Children's Home, P.O. Box 929, Ruston, LA 71273-9976. She lived the words of the poem by Sam Walter Foss which she shared with the ladies at her 80th birthday luncheon: "Let me live in the house by the side of the road where the race of men go by; The men who are good and the men who are bad as I; I would not sit in the scorner's seat or hurl the cynic's ban; Let me live in a house by the side of the road and be a friend to man." Osborn Funeral Home Shreveport, LA Published in The News Star from March 25 to March 26, 2013

Dorothy McLendon Stone Another member of the "greatest generation" has been summoned with trumpets to the gates of heaven to join hands with her brothers and sisters of her time. A time when all hope was at its lowest, but emerged from the darkness with a will that has not nor since been matched. In the middle of this great circle stands our LORD JESUS CHRIST. She is now part of this circle giving praise and thanks for the blessings our LORD had bestowed upon the greatest generation ever. Dorothy McLendon Stone, grew up in simpler times with humble roots that she never forgot or let loose of. Her father was a family man that was self made. He taught himself the skills of a veterinarian. He not only treated sick live stock, but treated the ill and helped with the less fortunate. This gave roots to her to become a nurses' aid while working full time at rough riders in California. She continued on with these skills through out her life. She was a woman that cherished her family, but would not compromise her integrity or character. She was a woman that would tell you it is better to have loved and lost, then not to have loved at all. She was a woman that would give it to you straight up, and offer a helping hand when needed. She was a woman of strong will and the first to give you praise when well deserved. She was a woman with strong convictions and the first to build up your confidence when needed. She was a woman that knew her limitations and not scared to tell you that. But most important, she was a woman that gave UNCONDITIONAL LOVE. She was all these things and more, wife, mother, grandmother and a TEACHER of life. Funeral services for Dorothy McLendon Stone, age 88 of Oak Grove will be held 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel in Oak Grove, La with Philip Bedenbender officiating. Visitation will be held from 12:00 P.M. until time of service. Dorothy McLendon Stone, was born on May 5, 1924 in Oak Grove, La and passed away on March 23, 2013 in West Monroe, La. She was preceded in death by son, Thomas Dexter Patrick; a grandson, William Prentris LaForge; her parents, Jack and Florence McLendon; brother, James Louis McLendon; and five sisters, Viada McLendon, Doris McLendon Bolding, Oma Smith, Emma Craft, and Margaurite McLendon. Survivors include her two daughters, Reba Nancy Lewis and husband, Rickie of Shelby, Al; Rose Marie McLeod and husband David of Missouri; five grandchildren, Robin D. LaForge and wife, Terry of West Monroe, La; Glen LaForge of Shelby, Al; Jimmy Ray LaForge and wife, Donna of West Monroe, La; Eric Patrick of California, and Deanna Patrick of Oregon; nine great grandchildren; a host of great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Condolences may be left for the family at www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Published in The News Star on March 26, 2013

Adren L. Alderman Sr., 87 RAYVILLE — Adren L. Alderman Sr., a retired millwright, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery.

Sarah A. Beasley, 99 Sarah A. Beasley of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Daisy Rae Cooper, 81 FORT CLARK SPRINGS, Texas — Daisy Rae Cooper, a retired nurse, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Anthony Davis, 47 Anthony Davis died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Thelma Day, 92 WINNSBORO — Thelma Day, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Eddie D. Gunter, 51 MER ROUGE — Eddie Dewayne Gunter died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at Believers Worship Center, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the center. Burial will be in Gunter Cemetery, Mer Rouge, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Ronald Hawkins, 60 Ronald Hawkins of Monroe, an LSU/E.A. Conway Medical Center employee, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Alice S. Hinton, 83 COLLINSTON — Alice Tharpe Spikes Hinton, a beautician, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Springhill Cemetery, Swartz. Arrangements are under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Mary J. Hogroe, 55 TALLULAH — Mary Jane Hogroe, a Texaco worker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete at Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

DeVonte' Lewis, 14 DeVonte' Lorne Lewis of Monroe, a student at Richwood High School, died Thursday. Memorial celebration visitation is 3:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday at New Covenant Worship Center, Monroe. Burial will be Saturday in New Orleans under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Vera Mansfield, 78 Vera Lee Mansfield of Monroe, a retired cafeteria worker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Kelly McClendon, 73 COTTON VALLEY — Kelly McClendon, a truck driver, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Goodwill Church of God Church, Goodwill. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be in Redwing Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

E. Maxine McDonald, 85 WINNSBORO — E. Maxine Witherington McDonald, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church. Visitation is 5—8 p.m. Tuesday at Gill First National Funeral Home and 9 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Graveside services will be held Friday at Bells Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church,

Dryer, Tenn. David L. Page Sr., 92 David Lee Page Sr. of Monroe, a farmer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

John M. Pardue, 68 ALTO — John Marion Pardue died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Alto Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Alto Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Patrick T. Quirk, 70 Patrick T. Quirk of Monroe, a retired master sergeant and ROTC instructor, died Saturday. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Other services are incomplete.

Barbara Shelton, 67 OAK GROVE — Barbara Ann Shelton, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at First United Pentecostal Church, Oak Grove. Visitation is 9 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

William Smith, 89 William P. "Bill" Smith of Monroe, a senior vice-president at CenturyLink, died Monday. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Other services are incomplete.

Henry Whatley, 60 Henry Lee Whatley of Monroe, a laborer, died March 18. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1- 4 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Earnest Womack, 89 Earnest Lavelle Womack of West Monroe, a retired gas pipeline welder, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Antioch Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Quitman. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe and one hour prior to service Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Barber, Beatrice McKibbens: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Braddock, Thomas Davis: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Clark, Rev. O.C.: 11 a.m. Tuesday, First Baptist Church, Zachary. Lohman, Hazel Tarver: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson. Ozburn, William Allen "Bill": 2 p.m. Tuesday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Spigner, Ann: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Stevenson, Betty Bryant: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Stone, Dorothy McLendon: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel, Oak Grove. Stovall, Ed: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Mar 27 , 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Billy F. Kay Funeral services for Mr. Billy F. Kay, 77 of Farmerville, LA, will be held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, March 28, 2013 at First Baptist Church, Farmerville, with Rev. Kurt Auger and Rev. Ronnie Parks officiating. Interment will follow with Masonic Rites at Henry Cemetery in Hico, Louisiana under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church. He passed away at Grace Home Hospice in Shreveport, Louisiana on March 25, 2013. Billy was born on July 25, 1935. He graduated from Hico High School, then earned a B.S. in Education from Louisiana Tech University and a Masters Degree plus 30 from Northeast LA University. He began his career in education in 1959 with West Carroll Parish School Board where he was a teacher and a coach at Forest High School, Principal at Goodwill Jr. High School and served as Superintendent until his retirement in December, 1988. After his retirement, he and his wife Jean moved to Farmerville and built a retirement home on Lake D'Arbonne. He enjoyed gardening and fishing and was an active member of Northeast LA. Retired Superintendents Association. He and Jean enjoyed hosting an annual fish fry for the members at their home. As an active member of First Baptist Church he was a teacher of the Senior Adult Men's Sunday school class. He is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Jean Farrar Kay, children, Cindy Hampton and husband Bruce, Sara Wilhite and husband Kenneth, and son Billy David Kay, grandchildren, Drew Hampton and wife Chelsea, Judith Hampton, Andy Wilhite, Aaron Wilhite, Austin Kay, Todd Kay and McKennie Kay, and one great-granddaughter, Emoree Hampton, sister, Bobbie Miears, brother Roland Kay and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Willie Mae Kay and brother, Clyde Kay. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Drew Hampton, Andy Wilhite, Aaron Wilhite, Austin Kay, future grandson-in-law, Chris Kozik and nephew Mark Kay. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Senior Adult Men's Class at First Baptist Church and members of the Northeast La. Retirement Superintendents Association. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christus Schumpert Community Hospice and Grace Home at One Saint Mary Place, Shreveport, LA. 71101. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on March 27, 2013

Retired Master Sgt. Patrick T. Quirk Memorial visitation for Retired Master Sgt. Patrick T. Quirk, 70, of Monroe, will be held from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Thursday, March 28, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorial services and internment will follow at a later date. Retired Master Sgt. Quirk passed away Saturday, March 23, 2013, at his residence. He served as a ROTC instructor for five years in Eudora, AR and later moved to Monroe and served 18 years as the ROTC instructor at Ouachita High School. He retired as a Master Sergeant as a 20 year Marine Veteran and served in Vietnam. Retired Master Sgt. Quirk was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Edith Quirk. Survivors include his wife, Bennie "Beje" Quirk; his sons, Michael P. Quirk and wife Angela , Andrew E. Quirk and wife Christy; daughter, Mary Henderson and husband Gregory; grandsons, Early and Beau Henderson, Izaiah Quirk; granddaughter, Rubie Quirk; and brother, Harry Williams. Memorials may be made to the ROTC Scholarship Program. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 27, 2013

William P. "Bill" Smith Funeral services for William P. "Bill" Smith, 89, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, March 28, 2013 at Graceminster Presbyterian Church with Rev. Bruce Rux officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Smith was born and raised in Jackson Parish. He graduated from Beech Springs High School and after joined the United States Navy. He served his country during World War II in both the Atlantic and Pacific theatres. He served on the USS Lunga Point, the USS Birmingham, and the USS Ticonderoga. He was a graduate of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College. He obtained his Bachelor of Science and also his Master's in Education. Mr. Smith started his teaching career in Winn Parish, served as Principal of Oak Ridge High School and later becoming Morehouse Parish School Supervisor. He retired from the education system to join his close and dear friend, Clarke M Williams Sr., at CenturyLink. He retired from CenturyLink as an Executive Senior Vice President in 1984. Mr. Smith continued to serve in numerous volunteer organizations including North Monroe Hospital Auxillary, Scottish Rites Masons, Monroe Rotary and Barak Shriners. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed a full and vibrant life with his beloved wife of almost 62 years, Jeri. They enjoyed many years traveling and spending time with their numerous friends. Mr. Smith passed away Monday, March 25, 2013, at his residence, surrounded by his family. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Minnie Brown Smith and his daughter, Jeri Lynne Smith. Survivors include his wife, Jeri G. Smith; son, W. Gardner Smith; daughter-in-law, Carol Ann; granddaughters, Brooke Smith and husband, Doug, Kristi Hudgins and her husband, Jesse, Laine Shemwell; grandsons, Chase Smith, John Flemister, Matthew Squyres; great grandchildren, Analyn Smith, Khristian Ellerbe, Rylee Smith; nephews, Bill Gibbons, Terry Smith, Jim Spell, Harvey Spell, Brad Pollock, Stan White, Steve White, and Mark Malloy; nieces, Dana Malloy Smith and Shellye White Timmons. Pallbearers will be Chase Smith, Jesse Hudgins, John Flemister, Doug Smith, Matthew Squyres, Mike Venable, Blake Smith, Stan White, and Steve White. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Venable, Eddie Gallegos, Bill Gibbons, Earl Hogan, Harvey Perry, Robert Barham, Charles White, Otis Paul Malloy, and Edwards Barham. The family would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the staff of Louisiana Hospice, especially Karol Handy, Suzanne, and Glynda Thomas. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to Louisiana Baptist Children's Home or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 27, 2013

Cindy G. Sullivan Funeral services for Mrs. Cindy G. Sullivan, 49, will be 2pm Thursday at the chapel of Griffin Funeral Home with Rev. Russell Rhodes and Rev. Ron Lowe officiating. Interment will follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Sullivan was born on July 15, 1963 in Monroe, LA and passed from this life on Monday March 25, 2013 at her residence. She was a resident of West Monroe, a homemaker and a member of Fishnet Worship Center. She enjoyed arts, crafts, talking and conversations with everyone. Her greatest passion was being Nana to her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her father Conrad Hudson; grandmother Deva Conville; grandchildren Gunner Foster and Elaina Cannady. Survivors include her husband Ronnie Sullivan; mother Elaine Hudson; daughters Misti Hudson and boyfriend Tyler Saterfield, Christi Cannady (Scott), Savannah Evans (Brian); step children Jesse Sullivan and Kasey Folk; brother Thomas Wayne Hudson and Shayne Hudson; grandmother Nellie Hudson; also survived by 10 grandchildren, host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jesse, Scott, Mike, Pete Dusty and Shayne. Visitation for friends will be Wednesday 5pm until 8pm. Online guest book at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 27, 2013

Earnest Lavelle Womack Earnest Lavelle "Pops" Womack left this earthly world and was greeted at the gates of Heaven on March 25, 2013. He passed peacefully in his beloved West Monroe home where he lived for 58 years. He was surrounded by his children and faithful companion dog, PeeWee. Lavelle was born in Jackson Parish, LA on November 14, 1923 to Claude and Anna Womack. He was the fifth child of eleven children and their first son, living his childhood years in Jackson Parish. He married the love of his life, Earnestine Hinton, in 1944 and eventually settled with his growing family at his current home in West Monroe. He was a member of Cedar Crest Baptist Church. Mr. Womack served his country during WWII in the Navy, spending most of his four year stint as a ship's cook stationed in Alaska and the northwest Pacific Ocean. His ship was run aground in the Aleutian Islands leaving the crew stranded for 3 weeks on a deserted island. Pops was a hardworking man who retired from Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co. after 34 years having worked his way from general laborer to senior welder. After retirement he enjoyed another 15 years as a welding inspector on pipelines across the country. Retirement years were also spent traveling with his beloved Earnestine to many places, including 47 of the 50 states and Canada. Their love of family always brought them back to the home they made together where Lavelle enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, mowing, hunting, fishing or just sitting on the front porch watching the cars go by on Arkansas Road. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years, Earnestine, just 5 months ago. He was also preceded by his father, mother, six sisters, and a grandson, Josh Womack. His surviving family includes sons, Ronnie and wife Sue, Gerald "Bud" Womack and wife Benita; daughters, Cheryl Womack, Christina "Tina" McCraw and husband Chuck, and Colleen Simmermaker and husband Vic; twelve grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren. He is also survived by four brothers - Delmer, Mize, Nelson and Jerry Womack, as well as a host of extended family. The celebration of life and interment for Mr. Womack will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday at Antioch Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Quitman, LA, with visitation at 1:00 before the service. Pastor Greg Clark will officiate. Pallbearers will be his grandsons Randy Womack, David Womack, Chad Simmermaker, Clint Simmermaker, Mark Wainwright and Jason Dodd. Donations in his memory may be made to the cemetery fund at Antioch Church or the Building Fund at Cedar Crest Church. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to their parents' devoted caregiver Myrtis Young and Pops' buddy, Shannon Slack, as well as Southern Care Hospice and Senior Care Services. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 27, 2013

Mar 28, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Phillip Randal "Bud" Branch Funeral services for Phillip Randal "Bud" Branch, 66, of Rayville, LA will be held 11:00 AM, Friday, March 29, 2013 at the First Baptist Church of Rayville with Dr. Eddie Wren and Tom Allen officiating. Burial will follow in the Rayville Masonic Cemetery with Full Military Honors under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Bud was born February 14, 1947 in Delhi, LA and passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2013 in St. Joseph, LA. Mr. Branch was a member of the Baptist Church. He was baptized at College Place Baptist Church. Bud was a retired Lt. Colonel with the U.S. Army and retired Army Reserve. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards with friends, trips to Canton, Texas, and collecting knives and antiques Survivors include his sisters, Belinda Branch Crawford and husband, Kenneth R. of Rayville and Darla Branch Thames and husband, Timmie Ray of Rayville; nieces and nephews, Scott Crawford and wife, Rene` of Rayville, Craig Crawford and wife, Samantha of Rayville, Amy Crawford Gladney of Rayville, Kayla Thames Bridges and husband, Shane of Rayville, and Hannah Thames Allen and husband, Tom of Oak Ridge; and 12-great nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Dr. Lester Johnson, Dr. David Thompson, Rep. Bubba Chaney, Emmett "Ink" Cobb, Bobby Calvert, and John Jordan. Honorary pallbearers are Emmett Brown, Joe Morris, and Joe Bruyninckx . Visitation will be 10:00 AM until the service at 11:00 AM, Friday at First Baptist Church of Rayville. To leave condolences for the family go to brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on March 28, 2013

Marjorie C. Bryan Graveside services for Marjorie C. Bryan, 76 of West Monroe are 10:00AM on Friday, March 29, 2013 at Cheniere Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Bodie Spicer officiating. Services are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Bryan was born September 29, 1936 in Bernice, LA and died March 26, 2013 in West Monroe, LA. She was a retired auditor and a member of Cheniere Baptist Church. Mrs. Bryan was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Leila Cheeks. Mrs. Bryan is survived by her brother, Fred Cheeks, Jr., and wife Gloria; sister, Patricia Heisler; and a number of nieces and nephews. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 28, 2013

Isaac Sackman Marx Isaac Sackman Marx, 92, passed away peacefully at home in Monroe, Louisiana Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Sackman was a true American hero - to his family, community and country. Sack, as he was called by all, was born and raised in Monroe and served his country in World War II as a pilot in the Air Corp. He was shot down and held as a prisoner of war before returning to Monroe with his wife Carol. Sack and Carol raised three adoring children Jill, Paul and Barbara while continuing to support and contribute to the Monroe community of which they were an integral part. Sack's life can be summed up in a quote he gave sometime back, "Whenever I can help save someone's life that is what I want to do because my life was saved". In addition to Sack's unconditional love, interest, care and assistance to so many individuals in the community, he served on a number of boards and was a member of several civic and social organizations. He was a founding member of the Louisiana Blood Center of Monroe, which became LifeShare Blood Centers where he continued to serve in many capacities including being a board member. In recognition of his involvement The I. Sackman Marx Scholarship Fund was established. He was chairman of the Civil Service Board of Monroe, the Board of Directors of the Monroe Savings and Loan and was on the Board of Directors and President of Congregation B'nai Israel. He was also a member of the West Monroe Rotary Club, Monroe Jaycees, Bayou Desiard Country Club and Lotus Club. Sack was a 1937 graduate of Neville High School where he was President of the Student Body. He graduated from Tulane University in 1941 and later received his Advance Pilot License from the University of Louisiana Monroe. His career at Southern Hardware was interrupted while he served in the Air Corp. After retiring from Southern Hardware, he and Carol formed COMAX, which was a small company through which they could assist the elderly with their health insurance claims. Sack was a devoted husband to his wife of 64 years and an inspirational father to his three children and their spouses, Jill and Michael Kantrow, Paul and Mary Marx, Barbara and Bernard Levy. He was blessed with twelve grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Sack grew up with his brother Joe and cousins, Fred and Howard. They and their families were an important part of Sack's life. Sack was preceded in death by his wife Carol; parents Joe Sr. and Bessie; sister-in-law Betty; brother and sister-in-law Joe Jr. and Wilma. Pallbearers are his grandsons. Honorary pallbearers are Jay Marx, Fred Marx, Howard Marx, Don Marx, Chip Marx, Joe Schendle, Landon Miles, and Tom Sanders. Services will be held at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Hwy 165, Monroe, LA at Noon Friday, March 29, 2013, preceded by visitation from 10a.m until Noon. Interment will be in the Jewish Cemetery. The family request that in lieu of flowers for those wishing to make a donation that they consider: The I. Sackman Scholarship Fund c/o LifeShare Blood Centers, 2909 Kilpatrick Blvd, Monroe LA 71201; Congregation B'nai Israel, 2400 Orell, Monroe, LA 71201; or the charity of your choice . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 28, 2013

Vicki Diane Pipes Funeral services for Mrs. Vicki Diane Aulds Pipes, age 62 of Baker, will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, March 28, 2013 at Longstraw Baptist Church in Choudrant. Officiating the service will be Rev. Larry Emory. Burial will follow in Longstraw Cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Mrs. Pipes was born October 26, 1950 in Jonesboro and died March 23, 2013 at her home. She worked as an Eligibility Determinator for the State of Louisiana. In her spare time, Mrs. Pipes enjoyed doing cross-stitching and embroidery. Mrs. Pipes is survived by her husband of 34 years: Don Neil Pipes; her children: Cenila Pipes, Donna Butler, John Pipes and Erin Bagley; six grandchildren; one sister: Patricia Jones; her mother-in-law: Ruby Vinyard and husband Jay and her nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be held from noon until service time on Thursday, March 23, 2013 at Longstraw Baptist Church. To leave a memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com. Published in The News Star on March 28, 2013

Majorie Wade Terral Funeral services for Marjorie Wade Terral, age 90, of Farmerville, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, March 29, 2013 at First Baptist Church in Farmerville. Officiating the service will be Rev. Kurt Auger. Interment will follow at Farmerville Cemetery in Farmerville, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville. Marjorie was born on March 6, 1923 and passed away on March 26, 2013. She was a graduate of Louisiana Tech University as salutatorian of her class, with advanced degrees from LA. Tech and Louisiana State University. She touched many lives while a teacher at Farmerville High School. After retirement, she led an active life and was very involved with her church at First Baptist Church. She leaves many family and friends behind and wants all to know that she will meet them at the gates of Heaven. She is survived her sons, Dr. James S. Wade Jr., and wife Beryl of Lafayette, LA; David L. Wade and wife Claudia of Farmerville, LA; Philip T. Wade and wife Carol of Bossier City, LA; step-daughters, Renee Whatley and husband Larry of Lake Providence, LA; Edna Gattle and husband Tom of Lake Providence, LA; step-sons Danny Terral and wife Amy of Lake Providence, LA; Travis Terral and wife Christy of Claremont, OK; nine grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren and six great step-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Pallbearers will be John Preaus, Joe Preaus, Stephen Post, Donnie Gates, Stein Baughman, Jr., and Thomas Wade.Honorary Pallbearers will be Zeke Tettleton, Chiles Carpenter, Malvin Sistrunk, Richard Revels, Mark Taylor Wade, John Philip Wade, and David Adam Wade. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 28, 2013 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www. kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Published in The News Star on March 28, 2013

General Trass, Jr. General Trass, 90, former Mayor of Lake Providence and Principal, died Wednesday, March 20, 2013. Funeral Services for Mr. General Trass, Jr. are scheduled for Friday, March 29, 2013, 12:00 noon at the Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium, 700 Martin Luther King Drive in Lake Providence, LA. Visitation is 1 to 5 PM, Thursday, March 28th at the Brannum Funeral Home Chapel, 503 Sparrow Street, Lake Providence. A Memorial Service will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at First Baptist Church, 615 Sparrow Street with the Omega Service of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity beginning at 7:00 PM. Interment is in Lake Providence Cemetery. General Trass, Jr. was born January 3, 1923. General , or "Themie", as he was affectionately known, transitioned into eternal rest on March 20, 2013. He was married to Elizabeth Brannum Trass who preceded him in death. General was the twelfth child of thirteen born to General Trass, Sr. and Mary Jordan Trass. A product of East Carroll Parish Schools, he went on to attend Southern University A&M College and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Secondary Education with a major in Social Studies. While at Southern, he became a member of the Beta Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. , and shared his melodious voice with the Southern University Choir. He later earned his Master of Arts Degree in Administration and Supervision from Tuskegee Institute. He became engaged to Elizabeth Brannum and they were subsequently married in 1949 while he was a senior at Southern University. Their daughter, Karen, was a product of their 60 year marriage. Mr. Trass worked closely with his wife in the management of Brannum Funeral Home and Pride of Carroll Life Insurance Company. In World War II, Soldier Trass served his country honorably in Europe and achieved the rank of Master Sergeant. He was Commissioned First Lt. at Southern University in Baton Rouge and, subsequently, was commissioned a Captain in the Army Reserve. As an educator, General was the first native son to be elected high school principal after a single year's teaching experience. He became principal of the East Carroll Parish Training School in July 1954 and principal of the G. W. Griffin High School in 1955. He has been credited with the establishment of G.W. Griffin High School under his administration. Always concerned with excellence and high academic standards in the classroom, General Trass adhered to a policy of strict discipline and tough love for his students. He retired as principal of the Lake Providence Senior High School in 1991. A devoted and faithful member of First Baptist Church of Lake Providence, General served as the Superintendent of the Sunday School, Church Treasurer, and was entrusted as a Deacon under the pastorate of the late Rev. Freddie Green. One of his favorite activities was the Easter Egg Hunt where he would dye eggs and stuff over fifty bags for the church community. As a community leader, while still a principal, General was elected and served one term as the Mayor of Lake Providence in 1982.Additionally, under his leadership, a new city hall was built. He also served as a member of the board of East Carroll Community Action Agency, Byerly House, Lake Providence Chamber of Commerce, East Carroll Parish Historical and Preservation Board, the Private Industry Council, and the North Delta Area Agency on Aging. Mr. Trass was a Mason, and, as a charter member of the Eta Delta Lambda Graduate Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Monroe, LA, served as its President and in many other roles. Mr. Trass received numerous awards, honors and recognitions over the years. His students remember him as a one of a kind school leader. He was especially proud of a 1987 Griffin High School reunion at His Lordships in Berkeley, California where graduates from across the United States came to honor him. Over the past few years, his daughter, Karen, who moved to Lake Providence to operate the family business, accompanied Mr. Trass. He also spent time with his grandson, Charles Carl Teamer III who is a junior in high school. His distinctive singing voice, playful nature, kind and generous spirit will be missed by all, especially by his daughter and grandchildren for whom his generosity and caring had no limits. He was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth, her two sisters, Martha Belle Brannum Christon and Albertine Brannum Hayes, PhD. His sisters and brothers: Wylie ,Sr., Minnie, Dorothy, Lafayette, Carmen, Reato, Elijah, Joshua, President, Janice, William, and Emma also preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his passing his daughter Karen Trass Teamer and her husband Charles Teamer, Jr. and their three children: Cherie, Tulane University Law School; Ashley, a Senior at Boston University and Charles III; nieces, Toniilynn Trass, Candace Crute and nephews, Karl Piper, Kenneth Trass, Reginald Trass, Gregory Trass, Herman Trass, Rickey Trass, Wylie Trass, Leslie Trass, and Arthur Trass; Cousin, Arliss Jones and a very special cousin, Irene Barnes Burnett, and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends You may sign the on line guest book at www.brannumfuneralhomes.com. Services under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Inc. 318-559-2297. 503 Sparrow St. Lake Providence, La. 71254. Brannum Funeral Home, Inc. Lake Providence, LA Published in The News Star on March 28, 2013

William Garland Wade William Garland Wade went home to be with the Lord March 21, 2013, at the age of 92. Funeral services and burial were held at Beulah Baptist Church. Bro. Aleck Nygaard and Bro. Charles Malone officiated under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville. Garland was born February 25, 1921 in his home at Spearsville, LA. After graduating high school at the age of 17, he enrolled at LSU. After receiving his degree in Science he joined the Navy serving three years and six months. During the war, he served as a Naval Aviator PBY Instructor, as well as Instrument Flight Instructor in Corpus Christi, Texas. He served in the American Theater and Asiatic-Pacific Theater. Garland landed on Iwo Jima before the air fields were secured. He was also on the first wave of pilots to pick up POW's in Tokyo, Japan and fly them to Hawaii. After the war, he was a pilot for Pam American for a short time. He then returned to Union Parish to make his home with the love of his life, Annette Patterson Wade. Garland was a loving husband, father,and granddaddy. Garland was a member and deacon of Beulah Baptist Church and later a member of Salem Baptist Church. He was a cattle and tree farmer and retired as administrator of ASCS offices in Union and Lincoln Parishes. He was an avid outdoorsman with a passion for hunting quail and golfing with friends. Mr. Wade is preceded in death by his parents, Mary Amma Bennett Wade, and William Ablosoum Wade, and sister Beatrice Wade Risinger. He is survived by his wife Annette Patterson Wade; son, William Gary Wade and wife Linda Wade; son, John Roger Wade; daughter, Mary Amma Colvin, and husband, William Colvin; son, Alvin Paul Wade; daughter, Alice Lynn Cook and husband, Harry Cook; son, Joseph Michael Wade, and wife Lois Wade; daughter, Barbara Annette Keene and husband, Mike Keene; fifteen grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and sister, Geraldine Elkins. Pallbearers were grandsons: Landon Wade, Garrett Wade, Daniel Colvin, Logan Wade, John Cook, Andrew Cook, William Keene, Justin Keene, Chris Wilson, Zack Jenkins, Brad Blaylock, and Brandon Jackson. Honorary pallbearers were Troy Risinger, Thomas Wade, and Percy Wade, Jr,. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Published in The News Star on March 28, 2013

Mae Ola Parish Wilson Mae Ola Parish Wilson (also known as Mama Mae or Granny to her beloved grandchildren), age 93 of Houston, TX, formerly from West Monroe, LA, went on to be with the Lord Monday night, March 25, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. Mae was born November 23, 1919. She was the oldest of 3 daughters and is preceded in death by parents, Willie and Addie Parish of Coushatta, LA, her husband of 36 years, Bill Wilson, and spouse, Reid Redden, and her sisters, Juanita Butler and Evelyn Lowery. Mae was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was an exceptionally good cook and especially enjoyed baking cakes and delicious pies. She loved keeping her yard neat and pretty with seasonal flowers, and she liked to sew. She also owned and operated her own beauty shop on Drago St. for many years. Mae especially enjoyed making memories with her family and starting new traditions such as special family trips with her daughters to Branson. Mae was a lifelong member of 1st Baptist Church of West Monroe, and Copperfield Baptist Church in Houston, TX, having moved to Houston in 2001. Anyone who knew Mae enjoyed her sparkling personality, cute sense of humor, and her enthusiasm for life. She appreciated elegance, and she loved to dress up and go to the mall to shop with her daughters. She was a true southern lady in every sense of the word, dressed to the "tee," a genteel lady who always had her mind on "doing" for others. Survivors include three daughters, Shirley Grant of Houston, TX; Billie Fontana and her husband, Dr. George Fontana of Houston, TX, and Jane May and her husband, Chris of Eros, LA; 10 grandchildren: Brad Grant and wife, Veronica, Robert Grant, Jr.; Jill Fontana Langthorne and husband, Erik, Paige Fontana and husband, Tim Smeby, Paul Fontana, David Fontana, Charles Fontana and wife, Julie; Gregg May and wife, Julie, Tadd May and wife, Jamie, and Brett May; 10 great grandsons and 7 great granddaughters; and 1 niece and 4 nephews. Services will be held 2:00 P.M. Thursday, March 28, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Mark Fenn officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held at 1:00 P.M. until Service Time on Thursday. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 28, 2013

Billy Gusby, 71 EPPS — Billy Gusby died Monday. Services are noon Saturday at Rocky Mount Zion Baptist Church. Visitation is 11 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Cloteal E. Harper, 83 OAK GROVE — Cloteal Elizabeth Harper, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Goodwill Baptist Church, Goodwill. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home. Burial will be in Redwing Cemetery.

Lee Helms, 40 CAMDEN, Ark. — Lee Helms died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Mary Hogroe, 55 TALLULAH — Mary Jane Hogroe, a Texaco worker, died Monday. Services are noon Monday at New Morning Star Baptist Church. Visitation is 9 a.m. Monday until service time at the church. Burial will be in St. John Community Cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

Mildra J. Hollis, 56 GILBERT — Mildra J. Hollis, a health care employee, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Abundant Life Ministries, Winnsboro. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday with wake services from 7-8 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery.

Clifton H. Jackson, 82 GRAMBLING — Clifton H. Jackson, a retired Lincoln Parish deputy sheriff, died Monday. Servi

Billy F. Kay, 77 FARMERVILLE — Billy F. Kay, a retired educator, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Henry Cemetery, Hico, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Minnie P. Marbles, 59 Minnie Pearl Marbles of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at St. Mary No. 1 Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Roscoe Martin, 88 WINNSBORO — Roscoe Martin, a farmer, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater Union Baptist Church. Wake services are 5-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home. Burial will be in Bell Union Cemetery.

Patrick T. Quirk, 70 Patrick T. Quirk of Monroe, a retired Marine Corps master sergeant and ROTC instructor, died Saturday. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Memorial services will be at a later date.

William Smith, 89 William P. "Bill" Smith of Monroe, a retired CenturyLink executive, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Graceminster Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Cindy G. Sullivan, 49 Cindy G. Sullivan of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Griffin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery.

LaQuiana Turner, 34 RAYVILLE — LaQuiana Turner, a personal care attendant, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove No. 1 Cemetery.

James White, 54 RAYVILLE — James White, a former NFL Cleveland Browns football player, died Sunday. Services are noon Saturday at Rankin Chapel A.M.E. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Beasley, Sarah A.: 4 p.m. Thursday, Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe. Daniels, Jimmy: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Day, Thelma: 2 p.m. Thursday, Gill First National Funeral Home. Fritz, LaZencly: noon Thursday, Morning Star Cemetery, Dunn. Henderson, Aaron: 1 p.m. Saturday, New St. Paul C.O.G.IC. Houston, Shirley Waller Wyles: 11 a.m. Thursday, Gill First National Funeral Home.Jordan, Eddie F.: 11 a.m. Thursday, Pleasant Valley Assembly of God Church. Mansfield, Vera Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, at King Ollie Baptist Church, Monroe. Primm, Larry R.: 2 p.m. Thursday, New Life Apostolic Church, West Monroe. Terral, Marjorie Wade: 10 a.m. Friday, First Baptist Church, Farmerville.Whatley, Henry Lee: 11 a.m. Thursday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mar 29, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Daisy Rae Cooper Guyon Bray Funeral services for Daisy Rae Cooper Guyon Bray, 81, of Fort Clark Springs, TX, will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, March 30, 2013, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Ryan Jespersen will be officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Daisy Rae Cooper was born in Harrisonburg, LA the daughter of Thomas E. Cooper and Julia Louvenia (Barron) Cooper. Following graduation from Harrisonburg High School, she furthered her education at the St. Francis School of Nursing in Monroe, LA where she obtained her nursing degree. Nursing was her passion, ultimately retiring from the V.A. Medical center in Dallas, TX. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Don Royce Guyon and grandsons: Kenneth Guyon and John David Guyon. She is survived by her loving husband of 9 years: Bill Bray; sons: Donald Ray Guyon and wife Wanda and John William Guyon and wife Charla, both of Duncanville, TX; daughters: Julia Suzanne (Guyon) and husband Danny Rowland of Colleyville, TX and Kathryn Colleen (Guyon) and husband Chad Manning of Shreveport, LA; sister, Mamie Nazarian of Stamford, CT; six grandchildren: Courtney (Guyon) and husband Branson Winslett, Layci (Guyon) and husband Adam Dagley, Stephanie (Rowland) and husband Brent Ziemann, Stephen Rowland, Julianne and Connor Manning. Visitation will be held Friday, March 29, 2013 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 29, 2013

Margaret Elizabeth Curry DeMoss Services for Margaret Elizabeth Curry DeMoss, 85, of West Monroe will be 10:00AM Saturday, March 30, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Dr. Woods Watson officiating. Interment will be in the Riverview Cemetery in Monroe, LA. Mrs. DeMoss passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Glenwood Hospital entering into Heaven's Glory. Mrs. DeMoss was born in Monroe, LA on June 27, 1927 and graduated from Ouachita Parish High School. She worked in her early life with the Louisiana Department of Welfare before leaving to raise her son and take care of her family. Her love and devotion to her family was her love in life. She was the rock needed in the care given to her family in their final years, and now she rests with them. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church West Monroe for over 50 years, many of those years teaching in the pre-school division. Mrs. DeMoss dedicated her life to her family, and in particular to her son, Jim and granddaughter, Jeanette. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, James Walter DeMoss, Sr. and parents, Jeff Curry and Mazie McMullen Curry Taggart. She is survived by her son, James Walter DeMoss, Jr.; granddaughter, Jeanette Elizabeth DeMoss; daughter-in-law, Lillian R. DeMoss; and life-long friend, Katherine Oliphant. Pallbearers will be the ushers of First Baptist Church of West Monroe; Tom McCandlish, Russell Hart, Mark Cranford, Mike Allen, Richard Poole, and Marc Jolly. Honorary Pallbearer will be Bob Heflin. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM until 7:00PM Friday, March 29, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of West Monroe or charity of your choice . The family wishes to express sincere appreciation to the nurses, Kelly, Rhonda, and Tommie for their loving care of Mrs. DeMoss. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 29, 2013

Verda Frost Funeral services for Verda Frost, 93, of FrostTown are at 2:00 pm, Friday, March 29, 2013, in the Chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with Rev. Louis Bartet and Rev. Tracy Ables officiating. Interment follows at Pleasant Valley Assembly of God Cemetery, FrostTown, under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Frost was born December 26, 1919 in Independence, Kansas and passed away March 27, 2013 in Monroe, LA. She was a seamstress for many years and a member of the Pleasant Valley Assembly of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion E. Frost and her son, Tommy Frost. Mrs. Frost is survived by 3 daughters; Rebecca McFarlin, Susan Littleton and husband, Clint, and Nancy Frost; 7 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Glynn and husband, Don; brother, Linn Neighbors and wife, Willean; and a number of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Chris Danna, Jonathan Frost, Terry Bourque, Clint Littleton, Dino Dean and Vince Danna. Honorary pallbearer is Brandon Frost. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 29, 2013

Robert Delane Gentry BASTROP, LA. Funeral services for Mr. Robert Delane Gentry of Rayville, Louisiana will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, March 30, 2013 at the Gateway Assembly of God Church at Sterlington, Louisiana. Reverend Barry Brister will officiate. Interment will be at the Wiggins Cemetery in Richland Parish under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Bastrop. Robert Delane Gentry was born February 8, 1946 in Winnfield, Louisiana and he passed away, surrounded by his family, on March 28, 2013 at the St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. Mr. Gentry, a welder by trade, is preceded in death by a son, Robby Dean Gentry; his sister, Mary Beth Brister; and his in-laws, Paul Land Johnson, Sue Doyon, and Camille Doyon. Mr. Gentry is survived by his wife of 39 years Debra Dianne Gentry of Rayville, Louisiana; a son, Zebulon Paul Gentry and his wife, Angela of Rayville; three daughters, Robin Wiggins and her husband, James of Rayville, Ginger Hackler and her husband, Donnie of Katy, Texas, Pam Gentry Moore and her husband, James of Monroe, Louisiana; seven grandchildren, Josh Banks and his wife, Ashley, Mallory Williams and her husband, Jared, Mallory Murphy, Savannah Hackler, Olivia Gentry, Mason Gentry, and Jamie Wiggins and his wife, Tammie; five great-grandchildren, Torie, Josie, and Jordanne Wiggins, Hayden Banks, and Macon Williams; his father, Melburn Adair Gentry of Monroe, Louisiana; his mother and step-father, Pearline Brister and Homer Dean Brister of Sterlington, LA; and two brothers, Wayne Brister and his wife, Beverly of Hannibal, Missouri, and Barry Brister and his wife, Tami of Sterlington, Louisiana. Serving as pallbearers are Jared Williams, Eugene Francois, Jerry Gentry, Josh Banks, Jamie Wiggins, and Chad Givens. Honorary pallbearers are Donnie Hackler, James Wiggins, James Moore, and Carl Murphy. The family will receive friends beginning at 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Friday, March 29, 2012 at Cox Funeral Home of Bastrop. www.coxfuneral.com Cox Funeral Home Bastrop, Louisiana Published in The News Star on March 29, 2013

Linda M. Greene Linda M. Greene, 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 in her home in Farmerville, LA., following a brief struggle with cancer. She is survived by Rusty Campbell; Husband, Monya Perrier; Sister, Herbert Fink; Brother, Sons; Roland, Greg, and Steve Coates, and 8 Grandchildren. Linda was born on January 15, 1942, a Monroe native, and was a Neville High School graduate Class of '59. Linda enjoyed her final years in retirement on Lake D'Arbonne in Farmerville, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrck Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Published in The News Star on March 29, 2013

Louis Weil Louis Weil passed away Thursday, March 21, in Sonoma, California. He was a lifelong resident of Monroe before moving to Sonoma in 2002. Born September 22, 1922, Louis was the son of Jessie and Doniel Weil. He graduated from Neville High School and attended Louisiana Tech University. Louis served in the U.S. Army during World War II before returning home to work alongside his father in the family business, Weil Cleaners. His son, Donnie and son-in-law, Jon Carmer, joined Louis at Weil Cleaners and worked with him until his retirement. He was also a long time member of Temple B'Nai Israel. He is survived by his son, Donnie Weil, and daughter-in-law, Kim, of West Monroe, his daughter, Cindy Carmer, and son-in-law, Jon, of Sonoma, CA, his sister, Emma Jane Carroll, and brother-in-law, William, of Williamsburg, VA, and the greatest joys of his life, his grandchildren, Day Weil, Sarah Miller and Laura Weil of West Monroe, Jack Carmer of Ridgeland, MS, Marion Carmer of Sonoma, CA and great-grandchild, Gabe Miller of West Monroe. The family would like to thank the staff of London House, Sonoma for the wonderful care they gave Louis. Published in The News Star on March 29, 2013

Arthur Anderson Sr., 52 TALLULAH -- Arthur Anderson Sr., a farmer, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery.

Phillip Branch, 66 RAYVILLE -- Phillip Randal "Bud" Branch, owner of Bud's Mini Mart, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. Friday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

Marjorie C. Bryan, 76 Marjorie C. Bryan of West Monroe, retired auditor, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at Cheniere Baptist Church Cemetery, West Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Joann J. Copes, 56 RAYVILLE -- Joann Johnston Copes, a traffic manager, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

Dr. Richard C. Curry, 80 BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Richard Carter Curry, formerly of West Monroe, a retired dentist, died Thursday. Memorial services are incomplete under the direction of Stockdale-Moody Funeral Home, Rogers, Ark.

Paul Dysart, 44 Paul Dysart of West Monroe, a mechanic, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Eunice Ferguson, 85 WINNSBORO -- Eunice Ferguson, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Robert D. Gentry, 67 RAYVILLE -- Robert Delane Gentry, a welder, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Gateway Assembly of God, Sterlington. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Wiggins Cemetery.

Ronald L. Hawkins, 60 Ronald Lynn Hawkins of Monroe, an E.A. Conway Medical Center and Family Dollar employee, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Louise Jackson, 71 NEWELLTON -- Louise Jackson, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Saturday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Cannon Cemetery.

I. Sackman Marx, 92 Isaac Sackman Marx of Monroe, former owner of Southern Hardware/COMAX, died Tuesday. Services are noon Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. Friday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Jewish Cemetery.

Juanda R. Moore, 62 GRAMBLING -- Juanda Ruth Moore, a retired state mental health executive administrator, died March 19. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Grambling Memorial Gardens.

David L. Page Sr., 92 David Lee Page Sr. of Monroe, a farmer, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at First Pilgrim Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Joseph Scalia, 70 Joseph "Joe" Francis Scalia of Monroe, manager of Sports City Grill, died Thursday. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Sunday with rosary at 6 p.m. at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Larry Smith, 56 LAKE PROVIDENCE -- Larry Smith, a welder, died March 14. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Lake Providence Senior High School auditorium. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home. Burial will be in Gaither Memorial Cemetery.

Sheila J. South, 48 TALLULAH -- Sheila J. South, a cashier, died March 20. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Tallulah Elementary School. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in Martin Chapel Cemetery, Newellton.

Lennon M. White, 69 Lennon M. White of Monroe, an electrician, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Calvary 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.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Daniels, Jimmy: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Gusby, Billy: noon Saturday, Rocky Mount Zion Baptist Church, Epps. Harper, Cloteal Elizabeth: 10 a.m. Saturday, Goodwill Baptist Church, Goodwill. Henderson, Aaron: 1 p.m. Saturday, New St. Paul C.O.G.IC. Hogroe, Mary Jane: noon Monday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah. Hollis, Mildra J.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Abundant Life Ministries, Winnsboro. Jackson, Clifton H.: 11 a.m. Friday, Countyline Baptist Church, Ruston. Mansfield, Vera Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, at King Ollie Baptist Church, Monroe. Marbles, Minnie Pearl: 3 p.m. Saturday, St. Mary No. 1 Baptist Church, Monroe. Martin, Roscoe: 11 a.m. Saturday, Greater Union Baptist Church. Terral, Marjorie Wade: 10 a.m. Friday, First Baptist Church, Farmerville. Turner, LaQuiana: 2 p.m. Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville. White, James: noon Saturday, Rankin Chapel A.M.E., Rayville.

Mar 30, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Jinnie G. Aaron, 92 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Jinnie Geneva Aaron, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Elmwood Baptist Church, Elmwood. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Silver Cross Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Daisy Rae Bray, 81 FORT CLARK SPRINGS, Texas — Daisy Rae Cooper Guyon Bray, a retired nurse, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Terrie L. Debnam, 48 JONESBORO — Terrie Lynn Debnam died Wednesday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at Living Way Apostolic Church, West Monroe. Other services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home,

Monroe. Margaret E. DeMoss, 85 Margaret Elizabeth Curry DeMoss of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

Serenity Evans, infant Serenity Evans of Monroe, the infant daughter of Stepper Bernice Evans, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at St. Peters Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Stepper B. Evans, 26 Stepper Bernice Evans of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at St. Peters Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. until noon Monday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Jimmie R. Herring, 83 BASTROP — Jimmie Rodgers Herring, a retired minister, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Bonita Road Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Saturday at Goodwill Baptist Church, Goodwill. Burial will be in Bonita Road Baptist Church Cemetery.

Bettye H. Melton, 81 WILMOT — Bettye Huffty Melton died Thursday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Tuesday in Wilmot Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home, Hamburg, Ark.

Thomas Murray, 57 EROS — Thomas O. Murray, a retired employee of Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Sybil A. Peters, 94 MCKINNEY, Texas — Sybil Alice Peters, formerly of Monroe, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 9:15 a.m. Tuesday until service time. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe.

Joseph Scalia, 70 Joseph "Joe" Francis Scalia of Monroe, manager of Sports City Grill, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Sunday with a rosary at 6 p.m. at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Eunice N. Smith, 85 WINNSBORO — Eunice Norwood Smith, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert. Visitation is 9-10 a.m. at Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Ed Watkins Jr., 74 Ed Watkins of West Monroe, a retired mechanical engineer, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, and 12:30 p.m. Tuesday until service time at the church.

Mary J. Weeks, 77 Mary Janet Weeks of Sterlington, a seamstress, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Paron Baptist Church, Sterlington. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery, Linville, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Georgia Young, 88 Georgia Reeves Young of West Monroe, formerly of Sugartown, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home, DeRidder.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Anderson Sr., Arthur: 1 p.m. Saturday, First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Daniels, Jimmy: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Gentry, Robert Delane: 11 a.m. Saturday, Gateway Assembly of God, Sterlington. Gusby, Billy: noon Saturday, Rocky Mount Zion Baptist Church, Epps. Harper, Cloteal Elizabeth: 10 a.m. Saturday, Goodwill Baptist Church, Goodwill. Hawkins, Ronald Lynn: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe.Henderson, Aaron: 1 p.m. Saturday, New St. Paul C.O.G.IC. Hogroe, Mary Jane: noon Monday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah. Hollis, Mildra J.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Abundant Life Ministries, Winnsboro. Jackson, Louise: 2 p.m. Sunday, St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, Newellton. Mansfield, Vera Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, at King Ollie Baptist Church, Monroe. Marbles, Minnie Pearl: 3 p.m. Saturday, St. Mary No. 1 Baptist Church, Monroe. Martin, Roscoe: 11 a.m. Saturday, Greater Union Baptist Church. Moore, Juanda Ruth: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Ruston. Page Sr., David Lee: 2 p.m. Saturday, First Pilgrim Baptist Church, Monroe. Smith, Larry: 2 p.m. Saturday, Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium. South, Sheila J.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Tallulah Elementary School. Turner, LaQuiana: 2 p.m. Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville. White, James: noon Saturday, Rankin Chapel A.M.E., Rayville. White, Lennon M.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Monroe.

Mar 31, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Wanda Chambless Funeral services for Wanda Chambless, 69, of West Monroe, will be at 3:00 PM Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at the Christian Life Church with Reverend Danny Chance officiating. Entombment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens Mausoleum under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Ms. Chambless was born April 27, 1943 and passed away March 30, 2013. She was retired from St. Francis Medical Center as Director of Home Health and had been a member of Christian Life Church since 1980. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Brandon Lemoin Chambless. Wanda is survived by two daughters, Kimba Chambless and Mignon Elkin and husband Randy; a son, Lemoin Chambless and wife Christy; three grandchildren, Myer and Myranda Elkin and Nichols Lemoin Chambless. Pallbearers are Myer Elkin, Randy Elkin, Phillip Wilkins, Paul Wilkins, Ronnie Cupit, and John Walker; honorary Pallbearer is Duane Hearold. Visitation will be 5:00 - 8:00 PM on Monday, April 1, 2013 at the Christian Life Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 31, 2013

Dr. Richard Carter Curry, DDS A Celebration of Life Service for Dr. Richard Carter Curry, DDS., 80, of Bentonville, AR formerly of West Monroe, LA, Hot Springs, VA and Nellysford, VA, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, April 1, 2013 at the Cooper Memorial Chapel in Bella Vista, AR with Rev. Chris Miller officiating under the direction of Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services, Rogers, AR. Dr. Curry was born on February 5, 1933 in Pine Bluff, AR and died on March 28, 2013 after a lengthy illness surrounded by his loving family in Bentonville, AR. He served as Captain in the United States Army, serving two tours of duty. Dr. Curry graduated from Louisiana Tech University and also Loyola University New Orleans School of Dentistry. After school, Dr. Curry practiced Dentistry in West Monroe, LA for 48 years. He served on the Louisiana Board of Dentists and was a member of the American College of Dentistry. He served as president of the Northeast Louisiana Dental Association, where he received the Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Curry served as a Deacon and Elder at Highland Presbyterian Church in West Monroe, LA. In his retirement, he earned his real estate license and enjoyed serving as Historian at the Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, VA. His most noted accomplishment was his devotion to his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dr. Curry is preceded in death by his parents, Carter Amos and Opie Church Curry; daughter, Diane Curry Norris; and great granddaughter, Haley Michelle Mulhearn. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Frances Clark Curry; sons, Richard Michael Curry and wife, Amy and David Clark Curry; daughters, Cathy Curry Mulhearn and Lauren Curry Adams and husband, Charles; son-in-law, Scott Norris; sister, Charlene Curry Oxford; half-brothers, Carter Curry and Charles Curry and their wives; grandchildren, Michael Mulhearn and wife, Joani, Caryn Curry Forsee and husband, Aaron, Jason Curry, Richard Curry, Bryan Norris, Mary Frances Norris, Morgan Adams, Mimi Adams, Charley Adams, Katie Curry, and Sadie Frances Adams; great grandchildren, Carter Mulhearn, Sophia Forsee, Brayden Forsee and Madison Kay Mulhearn; sister-in-law, Sara Clark Stone and husband, Royce; nieces and nephews, Sandra Oxford Edwards and husband, Toby, Stephen Stone, Eric Stone and wife, Dana and Susan Morris and husband, Steve. Memorials may be made to Circle of Life, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, AR 72762. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Circle of Life Hospice group for their expression of love and care given during Dr. Curry's illness. Published in The News Star on March 31, 2013

Terrie Lynn Whitaker Debnam Funeral services for Terrie Lynn Whitaker Debnam, 48, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at Living Way Apostolic Church, West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Nathan Thornton officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Debnam passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at her home. Mrs. Debnam was preceded in death by her grandparents, Joe and Tokie Falletta, and O. L. and Helen Staggs; and mother, Hazel L. Compton. Survivors include her son, Matthew L. Brady and wife Samantha; daughter, Amanda N. Brady; father, James W. Whitaker; brother, Danny R. Whitaker; sister, Julie A. Mulhearn; uncle, Ricky Dan Compton; numerous nieces and nephews; and one granddaughter on the way. Pallbearers will be Matthew L. Brady, Justin M. Whitaker, Gerald Flowers, Scott Whitaker, Cory Mulhearn, and Paul T. Underwood. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Living Way Apostolic Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 31, 2013

Rev. Charles E. Holstead Funeral services celebrating the life of Rev. Charles Edward Holstead, 85, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00AM Monday, April 1, 2013 at Ridge Ave Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA with Dr. David Brown, Rev. Calton Yeager, and Henry Chriceol officiating. Interment will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. Mr. Holstead died March 30, 2013 at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe. Bro Charles was a member of the Ridge Ave Baptist Church, where he was a member and teacher of the Fellowship Sunday School Class. Rev. Holstead received his BA degree from Louisiana College, Master's degree from New Orleans Theological Seminary, and an Education Specialist Degree from University of Louisiana Monroe. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mrs. Joy Holstead. He is survived by his wife, Elsie M. Holstead; children, Judy Osbon and husband Windell, Bobby Holstead and wife Katie, and Charles Holstead, Jr; brothers, Geary Holstead and wife Martha, and Doyle Holstead; sisters, Betty Goodwin and husband John, Sally Black, and Edith Willis; step-sons, Tommy Mitchell and wife Linda, and Jimmy Mitchell and wife Becky; grandsons, Clay Osbon and wife Jennifer, Chase Osbon and wife, Lindsay, Carland Holstead and wife, Anne ; granddaughter, Kyndall Holstead; 5 Step-grandchildren; 4 Great Grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Windell Osbon, Clay Osbon, Chase Osbon, Adan Briones, Tommy Mitchell, Jimmy Mitchell, Bobby Holstead and Doyle Holstead. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Fellowship Sunday School Class. Visitation will be held from 9:30 AM Monday April 1, 2013 until service time at Ridge Ave. Baptist Church Memorials may be made to the Ridge Ave Baptist Church in West Monroe. Online Registry/Memorials: www: mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 31, 2013

Thomas O. Murray Funeral Services for Thomas O. Murray, 57, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, April 2, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Butch Pilcher and Rev. David Murrell officiating. Interment will follow at Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Thomas Murray was born August 5, 1955 and passed away March 28, 2013 at St. Francis Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He worked for 15 years at the Louisiana Department of Transportation before retiring due to his illness. Thomas is preceded in death by his parents; Orrin and Grace Murray; and wife, Catherine Frances Fargala Murray. He is survived by his long time friend and companion, Myrna K. Lockwood; daughter, Alicia Lockwood; special grandson, Tristin Thomas; son, Donald Pickel and family; his DOTD family; many friends and beloved pets. Pallbearers will be Ron Wilkerson, Walter Stapleton, Chris Coats, Jack Fuller, Eric Heath, and Bobby Lazos. Honorary Pallbearers will be his DOTD co-workers. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Monday, April 1, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to PAWS of Northeast Louisiana. Online Registry / Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 31, 2013

Joseph "Joe" Francis Scalia Funeral services for Joseph "Joe" Francis Scalia, 70, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, April 1, 2013, at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, with Rev. Abraham Chiramukhathu officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Scalia was born on January 10, 1943 in Monroe, LA passed away Thursday, March 28, 2013. Joe was a graduate of St. Matthew High School, attended LSU, and a member of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. He served in the United States Air Force. Joe was an avid New Orleans Saints and LSU fan and a member of the "Who Dat Nation". He was also the manager of Sports City Grill. Mr. Scalia was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Josephine Scalia; father-in-law, Paul Fontana; and sister-in-law, Paula F. Graves. Survivors include his devoted wife, Margaret Fontana Scalia; daughter, Morgan Scalia Wisenbaker and husband Ben; granddaughter, Alexus Scalia; sons, Joey Scalia and wife Sherry, Jeff Scalia and wife Christy; grandchildren, Jeffrey and Savannah; sisters, Maria Scalia, Rita Scalia Baillie and husband Dale; mother-in-law, Margaret Fontana; sister-in-law, Rosie F. Wilkinson and husband David; brothers-in-law, Johnny Fontana and wife Kathy, Louis Fontana and wife Lia; numerous nieces and nephews, and grand-dogs, Belle, Avie, and Boone. Pallbearers will be Austin Baillie, Jonathan Fontana, S. J. Fontana, Trey Funderburg, John Scott, Jordy Fontana, and Michael Graves. Honorary pallbearers will be, Sonny Miletello, Dabo Graves, Ralph Funderburg, and Paul Gates. Visitation will be Sunday from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM and a Rosary at 6:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to St. Frederick High School. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 31, 2013

Frances Hickman Walker Frances Hickman Walker, 89, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Monroe, LA. A Service of Remembrance will be held on Monday, April 1, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. The family will receive guests one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Jackson, MS. A native of Dupo, IL, she has lived in Monroe for the past 59 years. She was retired from the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home where she had served for 35 years as the Administrative Assistant to the Director of Campus Life, Dr. Clarence Powell. She loved her work at the Children's Home and felt so blessed to serve Dr. Powell and to be able to know so many of the children who lived there while she was on staff. She enjoyed making crafts and doll clothes and was constantly sharing her creations with friends and family. In her later years, she became an avid doll collector. She was an excellent cook and was known for her wonderful cookies, cakes, and goodies. She had a special relationship with all of her nieces and nephews and loved to create special gifts for them for each of the holidays. She loved all of her family very much! There was never a dull moment when Aunt Frances/Aunt Sissy was around. She was preceded in death by her parents, A. J. and Lois Hickman; her brothers, Paul Hickman and Ed Hickman; and her niece, Barbara Nell Hickman Scroggins. Mrs. Walker is survived by her husband of 59 years, B.A. Walker, who was the love of her life. She is also survived by her step-children, Jeannie Parscal of Leon, KS and Wally Walker of Oklahoma City, OK; her brother, Wayne Hickman of Jupiter, FL; as well as a niece and four nephews. Memorials can be sent to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, PO Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71211. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 31, 2013

Edwin McFadden Watkins, Jr., Edwin McFadden Watkins, Jr., 74, of West Monroe, LA was born December 7, 1938 in Monroe, LA and passed away March 29, 2013 at his home. Ed valiantly lived with a disability after a debilitating stroke for 8 years prior to his death. Ed was a faithful member, Sunday School Teacher, and Deacon of First Baptist Church West Monroe, LA. He graduated from West Monroe High in 1956 and LSU with a BS Mechanical Engineering and MBA. He served 2 years in the US Army and was honorably discharged as Captain. Ed spent most of his professional life as an Engineer at Riverwood International. He was on the Board of Directors of Glenwood Regional Hospital, a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity, as well as a premier golfer in Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his parents Edwin and Blanche Watkins both of West Monroe. Ed is survived by his wife of 52 years, Connie Barnett Watkins, daughters Renee Watkins Draughon (Randy) of Nashville, TN and Lori Watkins Ware. Surviving grandchildren are Zachary, Trenton and Maggie Draughon and Hannah, Mallori and Seph Ware.Siblings include: brothers, William (Bill) Watkins (Pat) of Tequesta, FL, John Watkins (Rikki) of Mobile, AL, and sister, Jill Watkins Burtner (Jim) of Magnolia, TX. Ed is also survived by many special nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Monday, April 1st at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA from 5-8PM. Services will be held in the Sanctuary of First Baptist Church of West Monroe on Tuesday, April 2nd at 2PM. Prior to the service there will be visitation between 12:30-2:00 p.m. The service will be officiated by the Reverend's Mark Fenn, Doug Turner and Randy Draughon. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Zachary Draughon, Trenton Draughon, Seph Ware, Rich Barnett, Gabriel Ligon, Karl Kaufmann, and James Watkins. The family would like to thank Lesa James, Viola Coleman, Karl Kaufmann and Melanie Massey Physical Therapy for their love, compassion and companionship for Ed over the last 8 years. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to The Seph Ware Medical Fund at 1019 Hicks St, West Monroe, LA 71291 in honor of Ed's grandson who is living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 31, 2013

Oran Allen, 86 MONTEREY — Oran Clayton Allen, a retired district manager of the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be in Scott Cemetery under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Emily J. Copes, 56 RAYVILLE — Emily Joann Copes, formerly of Monroe, a traffic transportation manager at Gaylord Bag Co., died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is noon Monday until service time at the funeral home. The family will have a private burial.

Dominic Davis, infant Dominic Isiah Davis, the infant son of Da'Shone Thomas and Charderrious Davis, died Monday. Graveside service are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.

Ronald E. Drake Sr., 71 Ronald E. Drake, Sr. of West Monroe, a construction worker, died Friday. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Virginia Durbin, 88 FRIENDSHIP — Virginia Durbin, a homemaker, died Friday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Monday in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is 9-10:45 a.m. Monday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Winston R. Garrett, 73 OLLA — Winston R. Garrett died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Catherine Hurley, 82 RAYVILLE — Catherine "Aline" Hurley, a retired office manager, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church. Visitiation is 1 p.m. Monday until time of service at the church. Burial will be in Alto Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Lena M. Mason, 87 OAK GROVE — Lena M. Mason, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Campbell Cemetery.

Ryan Simon, 31 Ryan Joseph Simon of West Monroe, a construction worker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Morris Stewart, 97 Morris Stewart of Monroe, retired federal employee with U.S. Department of Agriculture, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

John Wilson, 67 BASTROP — John Mitchell Wilson, retired pipeline welder, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Monday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery, Collinston.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Evans, Serenity: 1 p.m. Monday, St. Peters Baptist Church, Monroe. Evans, Stepper Bernice: 1 p.m. Monday, St. Peters Baptist Church, Monroe. Herring, Jimmie Rodgers: 11 a.m. Monday, Bonita Road Baptist Church, Bastrop. Hogroe, Mary Jane: noon Monday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah. Jackson, Louise: 2 p.m. Sunday, St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, Newellton. Melton, Bettye Huffty: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Wilmot Cemetery. Peters, Sybil Alice: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Scalia, Joseph "Joe" Francis: 10 a.m. Monday, Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Monroe. Watkins, Ed: 2 p.m. Tuesday, First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Weeks, Mary Janet: 2 p.m. Monday, Paron Baptist Church, Sterlington.