May - 2012 - Obituaries from The News-Star

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

Joseph Conti, Sr. Funeral services for Joseph Conti, Sr., 90, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Monroe, with Father Job Edathinatt officiating. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Conti passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2012, at home after a long battle against cancer. Mr. Conti was born in Amite, LA on December 17, 1921 the tenth of thirteen born to Nicholas and Sara Conti. Mr. Conti was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army. He received three Bronze Stars. Mr. Conti retired from Selic Furniture Company. He was a Charter Member of both St. Joseph Catholic Church and St. Lawrence Catholic Church. He was most proud of his Grandchildren and Great-Granddaughter. He loved being outdoors and grew a bountiful vegetable garden every year. Mr. Conti was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters and seven brothers. Mr. Conti is survived by his wife of 65 years, Frances Cicero Conti; his children, Joseph Conti, Jr. of Denham Springs, LA, Gerald S. Conti and wife Michelle, and Cathy Pohl and husband Ronnie, all of Monroe; grandchildren, Robert Pohl, Derick Pohl and wife Misty, and Samuel Conti, all of Monroe, Christi Holloway and husband Brent of Gainsville, GA, Melissa Conti of Baton Rouge, and their mother, Tywana Conti of Deville, LA; and great-granddaughter, Grace Pohl of Monroe. He is also survived by his sister, Mrs. Anne Cazaubon of New Orleans, LA. Pallbearers will be Joseph Conti, Jr., Gerald Conti, Robert Pohl, Derick Pohl, Jim Greenlee, and Jimmy Dickerson. Visitation will be Tuesday from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family wishes to sincerely thank the nurses and staff at Doctors Hospice and Dr. Thomas Williams for the loving care they provided to Mr. Conti and his family. Memorials may be made to the building fund at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 1, 2012

Wilma Elaine Duffey Funeral services for Wilma Elaine Duffey, 85, of Sterlington, will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at Victory Baptist Church with Rev. John Mark Little officiating. Interment will follow at Duchesne Cemetery, Hebert, LA, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Duffey passed away Sunday, April 29, 2012, at St. Francis Medical Center. She worked at Bond's Bakery for many years before working at the book store at ULM. Mrs. Duffey was a charter member of Victory Baptist Church in Monroe, LA for 60 years. She has gone to be with her Lord and loving husband. Mrs. Duffey was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother. When she wasn't fishing or cooking, she was gardening and putting up preserves. She was famous for her banana pudding. Survivors include her sons, Ronald Joseph Duffey and wife Sharon of Monroe, and Robby Lynn Duffey and wife Sybil of West Monroe; daughter, Paula Kay Wilson and husband Billy; five grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, brother, Wiley Kelly and wife JoAnn; sister, Johnnie Peters; uncle, Willie Duchesne; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Pallbearers will be Ritchie Kelly, Mike Garvin, Rick O'Neal, Nathan Kelly, Cliff Beck, and Mark Armstrong. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Victory Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Missions at Victory Baptist Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 1, 2012

Thomas " Pete " Parker Funeral services for Thomas " Pete " Parker, 85, of Grayson, LA will be held at 2:00pm Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at Grace Baptist Church in Grayson, LA. Visitation will be Tuesday May 1, 2012 from 5pm until 9pm at the church. Interment will be at Crossroads Cemetery at Grayson, LA. Reverend Ken Evans and Reverend Tommy Nelson will officiate under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. Pete was born on August 10, 1926 in Grayson La and passed away April 30, 2012 at Citizens Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was a retired heavy equipment mechanic. Pete was preceded in death by his wife Yvonne Parker and his parents Rev. Tom and Arcallia Parker, his great grandson Joshua Shaun Black, and his grandson Toby Oden Brockner Pete is survived by his wife, Brenda Hightower Parker of Grayson; his son Lawrence Parker and wife Linda, daughters Linda Brown and husband Ronnie; Kay Murphy and husband Roger, and Martha Ray; step-sons; Paul Johnston and wife Dawn; and Bryan Johnston and wife Tammy, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, his sisters Mattie Weeks, Louise Nelson, Vi McManus, and his brother Jerry Parker. Pallbearers include Clay Shipp, Greg Parker, Michael Ray, Dean Howard, John Weeks, and Tony Weeks. Honorary pallbearers include Johnny Hester, Charles Brown, Ricky Ratcliff, and Patsy Dubose. Online registry/ condolences: riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on May 1, 2012

Earline Marie Savage Rejoice in the celebration of the life of Earline Marie Savage age 61 will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at North Monroe Baptist Church in Monroe, La. Officiating the service will be Dr. Bill Dye assisted by Reverend Warren Eckhardt and Reverend David Worthington. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Born in New Orleans, La on June 25, 1950 Earline went home to her beloved Lord on April 30, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Earline waged a courageous and valiant battle against cancer, and she did so with dignity, a positive attitude, and perseverance. Earline touched all who knew her and came in contact with her. Earline graduated from LSU in Baton Rouge, La. and retired from Sterlington High School in Sterlington, La. after 28 years as a teacher. Earline loved teaching and was always expanding her knowledge by studying and attending workshops and continuing education classes in order to be a better teacher. Earline was willing to work long hours including weekends to better educate the young students she was entrusted with and still be a devoted mother to her children. Earline was "Teacher of the Year" many times during her career. Earline was an active member of North Monroe Baptist Church and especially loved her Sunday school class. Earline's pride and joy were her six grandchildren. Earline had a great "Green Thumb" for her garden and was a tireless hiker. Earline was preceded in death by her father Henry Lacinak Sr. and her sister Darlene Lacinak. Earline is survived by her mother Earline and husband Richard Shoemaker of New Orleans, La., loving and devoted husband Rick Savage of Monroe, La., daughter Colleen and husband Andy Fox of Houston, TX., son Kirk and wife Jessica Webb of Fort Worth, TX., stepdaughters Tracey and husband Tom Cassidy III of Memphis, TN., Tara and husband Brian Jennings of Oxford, Ms., brother Henry and Adele Lacinak of Baton Rouge, La., sister Darlene and husband Louis Downing of New Orleans, La., brother Chris Lacinak of New Orleans, La., six grandchildren Sarah Cassidy, Jordan Jennings, Tommy Cassidy, Kalynne Jennings, Jackson Fox, and Kylee Webb, and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Durwood Kuhn, Al Webb, Charlie Heard, Roger Kinnison, Mike Green, and George Delahoussaye. Honorary pallbearers are the Jim Berry Sunday School class at North Monroe Baptist Church. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family wishes to thank all the great devoted doctors and nurses at St. Francis Hospital Monroe, La., MD Anderson Cancer Ctr. Houston, Tx., and the excellent hospice care provided by the staff of Hospice Compasses Monroe, La. Christian love has so much been demonstrated and enjoyed by the family with the overflowing of prayers, love, cards, visits, phone calls, and food. As Earline would say: "Rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice" Matthew 25:21 "Well done good and faithful servant" Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 1, 2012

Margaret Sarah Baxter Williams Margaret Baxter Williams, a native of Lincoln Parish, a former resident of Jackson and Union parishes and a most recent resident of Patterson in St. Mary Parish, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 29, 2012, at the age of 89. Margaret's life can best be characterized by the word "servant." Margaret was a member of First Baptist Church of Morgan City. Previously, she served her Lord as R.A. leader, Sunday School teacher, member of the choir, and other areas of church life in Hodge Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Farmerville. She worked in many capacities throughout her life, in-cluding serving others as a beautician, seamstress and sales clerk in a retail store. During her retirement years, Marga-ret loved to cook — especially for her family; and at various times in her life, she enjoyed sewing, gardening, crocheting, quilting and reading. Margaret is survived by her daughter, Ann Cooper; her son-in-law, James E. "Jim" Cooper of Patterson; one grand-daughter, Rebecca "Becca" Cooper of Fort Worth, Texas; two sisters, Mary Howard and Mae Travis, both of Houston; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years of marriage, Huel D. Williams; her granddaughter, Jama Ann Cooper; her four sisters, Luna Williams, Jewel Brewster, Annie Belle Robinson Bruner and Gladys Baxter; and her three brothers, Marvin, Robert and Rev. Rand A. Baxter. A time of remembrance and reflection will be observed Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at First Baptist Church of Morgan City, beginning at 9:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM. Visitation will continue Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at First Baptist Church of Farmerville, beginning at 9:00 AM until services at 11:00 AM. Margaret will be laid to rest in the Gayla Traina Memorial Cemetery in Jonesboro. Hargrave Funeral Home Morgan City, LA Published in The News Star on May 1, 2012

Earline Marie Savage Rejoice in the celebration of the life of Earline Marie Savage age 61 will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at North Monroe Baptist Church in Monroe, La. Officiating the service will be Dr. Bill Dye assisted by Reverend Warren Eckhardt and Reverend David Worthington. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Born in New Orleans, La on June 25, 1950 Earline went home to her beloved Lord on April 30, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Earline waged a courageous and valiant battle against cancer, and she did so with dignity, a positive attitude, and perseverance. Earline touched all who knew her and came in contact with her. Earline graduated from LSU in Baton Rouge, La. and retired from Sterlington High School in Sterlington, La. after 28 years as a teacher. Earline loved teaching and was always expanding her knowledge by studying and attending workshops and continuing education classes in order to be a better teacher. Earline was willing to work long hours including weekends to better educate the young students she was entrusted with and still be a devoted mother to her children. Earline was "Teacher of the Year" many times during her career. Earline was an active member of North Monroe Baptist Church and especially loved her Sunday school class. Earline's pride and joy were her six grandchildren. Earline had a great "Green Thumb" for her garden and was a tireless hiker. Earline was preceded in death by her father Henry Lacinak Sr. and her sister Darlene Lacinak. Earline is survived by her mother Earline and husband Richard Shoemaker of New Orleans, La., loving and devoted husband Rick Savage of Monroe, La., daughter Colleen and husband Andy Fox of Houston, TX., son Kirk and wife Jessica Webb of Fort Worth, TX., stepdaughters Tracey and husband Tom Cassidy III of Memphis, TN., Tara and husband Brian Jennings of Oxford, Ms., brother Henry and Adele Lacinak of Baton Rouge, La., sister Darlene and husband Louis Downing of New Orleans, La., brother Chris Lacinak of New Orleans, La., six grandchildren Sarah Cassidy, Jordan Jennings, Tommy Cassidy, Kalynne Jennings, Jackson Fox, and Kylee Webb, and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Durwood Kuhn, Al Webb, Charlie Heard, Roger Kinnison, Mike Green, and George Delahoussaye. Honorary pallbearers are the Jim Berry Sunday School class at North Monroe Baptist Church. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family wishes to thank all the great devoted doctors and nurses at St. Francis Hospital Monroe, La., MD Anderson Cancer Ctr. Houston, Tx., and the excellent hospice care provided by the staff of Hospice Compasses Monroe, La. Christian love has so much been demonstrated and enjoyed by the family with the overflowing of prayers, love, cards, visits, phone calls, and food. As Earline would say: "Rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice" Matthew 25:21 "Well done good and faithful servant" Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 1, 2012

Margaret Sarah Baxter Williams Margaret Baxter Williams, a native of Lincoln Parish, a former resident of Jackson and Union parishes and a most recent resident of Patterson in St. Mary Parish, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 29, 2012, at the age of 89. Margaret's life can best be characterized by the word "servant." Margaret was a member of First Baptist Church of Morgan City. Previously, she served her Lord as R.A. leader, Sunday School teacher, member of the choir, and other areas of church life in Hodge Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Farmerville. She worked in many capacities throughout her life, in-cluding serving others as a beautician, seamstress and sales clerk in a retail store. During her retirement years, Marga-ret loved to cook — especially for her family; and at various times in her life, she enjoyed sewing, gardening, crocheting, quilting and reading. Margaret is survived by her daughter, Ann Cooper; her son-in-law, James E. "Jim" Cooper of Patterson; one grand-daughter, Rebecca "Becca" Cooper of Fort Worth, Texas; two sisters, Mary Howard and Mae Travis, both of Houston; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years of marriage, Huel D. Williams; her granddaughter, Jama Ann Cooper; her four sisters, Luna Williams, Jewel Brewster, Annie Belle Robinson Bruner and Gladys Baxter; and her three brothers, Marvin, Robert and Rev. Rand A. Baxter. A time of remembrance and reflection will be observed Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at First Baptist Church of Morgan City, beginning at 9:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM. Visitation will continue Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at First Baptist Church of Farmerville, beginning at 9:00 AM until services at 11:00 AM. Margaret will be laid to rest in the Gayla Traina Memorial Cemetery in Jonesboro. Hargrave Funeral Home Morgan City, LA Published in The News Star on May 1, 2012

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

Terry Paxton Funeral services for Terry Paxton, 75, of West Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at First United Methodist Church in West Monroe with Rev. Jon Tellifero officiating. Interment will follow in Kilpatrick's Serenity Garden in West Monroe under the directions of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Mr. Paxton was born on September 4, 1936 and passed away on April 30, 2012 in West Monroe, LA. He was retired from Entergy and was an avid fisherman. Mr. Paxton is preceded in death by his parents, Rufus and Bertha Paxton; by his siblings, Ted, Gladine, Willie, Melvin, Mary, R.B. and Ann Lora. Survivors include his wife Linda Paxton; daughter, Renee Berges and husband Brett; grandson, Patrick Paxton; brother, Marvin "Dump" Paxton. Pallbearers will be Brett Berges, Patrick Paxton, Steven "Homer" Still, Joe Trichell, Bud Fuller, Bobby Phillips, and Dale Green. Honorary Pallbearer will be Donnie Ray Paxton. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time at the First United Methodist Church in West Monroe, LA. The family would like to thank Paul Johnson and especially Joe Trichell for all of their love and care for Terry. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in West Monroe, LA. Online registry/ condolence: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 2, 2012

Billy Beckley, 80 Billy "Sap" Beckley of West Monroe, a retired pipefitter, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Joseph Bell Sr., 86 Joseph Bell Sr. of West Monroe, a machine operator, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Audie N. Brown, 90 Audie Naomi Brown of Monroe, a retired secretary, died Monday. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Eagles Nest Church, Monroe. Other services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Cleopetria Collins, 82 Cleopetria Collins of Monroe, a cook, died Friday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Billy D. Crenshaw, 68 PIONEER — Billy D. Crenshaw, a farmer, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Brown—Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 9 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery, Forest.

Helen E. Cupit, 84 CROWVILLE — Helen Ezell Cupit, a store clerk, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at Crowville Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

John M. Dickens, 51 VIDALIA — John Michael Dickens died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Wilma E. Duffey, 85 Wilma Elaine Duffey of Sterlington, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Victory Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Duchesne Cemetery, Hebert, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Myrtis D. Franklin, 79 PETAL, Miss. — Myrtis Delane Franklin, formerly of Winnsboro, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Gills First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5—8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery. Page

Evelyn L. Halterman, 84 DELHI — Evelyn Louise Halterman, a farmer, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Providence Memorial Cemetery.

Obie Holliday, 70 TALLULAH — Obie Holliday, a welder, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Mount Cellar Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Wednesday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery.

Kathleen Moorer, 69 BASTROP — Kathleen "Kay K." Moorer, a teacher, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery.

Jason Mulhearn, 42 Jason "Jay" Paul Mulhearn of Monroe died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Trinity Episcopal Church, Natchez, Miss. Visitation is 10 a.m. Friday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Natchez City Cemetery under the direction of Laird Funeral Home, Natchez.

Thomas Parker, 85 GRAYSON — Thomas L. "Pete" Parker, a heavy equipment mechanic, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Grace Baptist Church. Visitation is 9 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Crossroads Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Earline M. Savage, 61 Earline Marie Savage of Monroe, a retired teacher, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mary Thompson, 91 TALLULAH — Mary Thompson, a homemaker, died April 23. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Community Holiness Worship Hall. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time. Burial will be in New Light Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Mary Ward, 67 TALLULAH — Mary Ward, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Brown Jr., Mack H.: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Antioch Baptist Church, Rayville. Clark, Jimmy Dale: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe. Edmiston, Patricia Carmichael: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Edwards, Bernice: noon Wednesday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Erskin, Carmelita Walker: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Gill First National Funeral Home. Gilcrease, Rcell: 10 a.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Guice, Lonette M.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Hill, Albert Denton: 2 p.m. Thursday, First Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Holland, Martiel Durbin: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Holmes, Rae Maxine: 2 p.m. Thursday, Jonesboro Methodist Church, Jonesboro. Manning, Nikki Lynn: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mosley, Vera Katherine: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Chatham Cemetery, Chatham. Paxton, Terry: 2 p.m. Wednesday, First United Methodist Church, West Monroe.

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

Earl Moon Earl "Sunny" Moon, 67, of Hot Springs, died Monday, April 30, 2012. He was born July 13, 1944, in Trumann, Ark, to the late Earl Wayne Moon Sr. and Myrene Finny Moon. Earl is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Jodie Moon; son, Maj. Cohn Moon of Enterprise, Ala; stepson, Kevin Johnson (Carol), of Eads, Tenn; daughter, Amanda Shea Dore, of Keller, Texas; stepdaughter, Michelle Beck (Jim), of Collierville, Tenn., sister, Ruth Scott (Leroy) of Springhill, Tenn., half-sister, Suzanne Sloan (David), of Truman, Ark., and eight grandchildren. Visitation will be 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM Thursday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home Chapel. Service will immediately follow. A second service will be held at 1:00 PM Friday at First Baptist Church in Trumann, Ark., with visitation from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Patriot Guard, c/o Doug Odum, 139 Blackjack Road, Greenbrier, Ark., 72058. Guest may register at http://www.caruth-hale.com Published in The News Star on May 3, 2012

Travis Troy Sanders, Jr. Funeral services for Travis Troy Sanders, Jr.,71, of Monroe, will be held 1:00 PM Friday, May 4, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Bro. Richard Byrd officiating. Interment will be at 3:30 PM Friday at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson, LA. Mr. Sanders passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2012, after a lengthy illness. He was a member of Swartz Church of Christ and a wholesale milk distributor for Borden's for over 25 years. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Ruby A. Sanders; sons, Tracy A. Sanders and wife Dixie of Houston, TX, and Randy J. Sanders and wife Dawanna of Rayville, LA; daughter, Tina L. Moormann of Panama City, FL; granddaughters, Megan Diel and husband Josh, Whittney Sanders, Allison Sanders, Christy Hough, and Natalia Moormann; grandsons, Trevor Sanders, and Tyler Moormann; great-grandchildren, Eli Sanders, Layton Hough, and Sophia Diel; mother-in-law, Mary Hughes; sister, Betty Lou Johnston; sister-in-law, Joanne Hughes; and a number of much loved nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Staples, Zach Staples, Jake Staples, Ian Stutzman, Sammy Staples, and Robert Patton. Honorary pallbearers will be Woody Manning, Mike Walters, Carey Smith, and Richard Whittington. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 3, 2012

Billy J. Solomon Funeral Services for Billy J. Solomon, 64, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, May 4, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Ken Renfroe officiating. Interment will follow in the Sardis Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. Billy was born on March 13, 1948 in Columbia, LA and passed away on April 27, 2012 in West Monroe, LA. He was a member of Wesley Chapel Church. Billy was an over the road truck driver for 32 years. He loved to work in his garden. Billy is survived by his wife, Annie Solomon; son, Isaac Solomon and wife Sherry; daughter, Robin S. Fisher; grandchildren who were raised as his children since the age of six, Lisa Johnson and Craig McCarty; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Hoppy Williams, Bill Thomas, Will Thomas, Neal Graves, Wayne Wink, Kenny Trimm, and Mike Chenevert. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday May 3, 2012 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from May 2 to May 3, 2012

Mattie Anders, 96 Mattie Anders of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are noon Saturday at Robinson Chapel CME Church, Eros. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Zeigler Cemetery, Eros.

P.J. Anderson, 84 P.J. Anderson of Monroe, a retired truck driver, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Liberty Christian Center, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Joseph Bell Sr., 86 Joseph Bell Sr. of West Monroe, a machine operator, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Avo Berry, 92 Avo Berry of West Monroe, retired cafeteria manager for the Ouachita Parish School System, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Audie N. Brown, 89 Audie Naomi Brown of Monroe, a retired secretary, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Eagles Nest Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Dorothy Coleman, 85 TALLULAH — Dorothy Coleman, an educator, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Tallulah Community Center. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Delhi. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery, Fortune Fork.

Nancy F. Colvin, 44 Nancy Faye Colvin of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.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.

R.H. Compton, 79 OAK GROVE — R.H. "Tim" Compton, a retired oilfield worker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Pioneer Assembly of God Church, near Pioneer. Visitation is 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Reeks Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home

Annie Dejournett, 74 BASTROP — Annie Dejournett, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Charlotte M. Ethridge, 93 Charlotte Ives McMahon Ethridge of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Chloe N. Hamilton, 7 DOWNSVILLE — Chloe Nichole Hamilton died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Carlton Cemetery, Calhoun.

Jamie C. Hamilton, 34 DOWNSVILLE — Jamie Chandra Hamilton, a retail sales associate, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Carlton Cemetery, Calhoun.

Lily C. Hamilton, 5 DOWNSVILLE — Lily Cayleigh Hamilton died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Carlton Cemetery, Calhoun.

William R. Higdon, 73 WINNFIELD — William Ray Higdon, a retired truck driver, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Southern Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. Friday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery.

M.L. Jackson, 74 GILBERT — M.L. Jackson, a farmer, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Augusta Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Joyce H. Jenkins, 88 Joyce H. Jenkins of Monroe, formerly of Pleasant Grove, Texas, retired from the Internal Revenue Service, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Whitewright City Cemetery, Whitewright, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Bernice Johnson, 94 BASTROP — Bernice Johnson, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Robert P. McKoin, 76 NEWELLTON — Robert Preston McKoin, a mechanic, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Bethany Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton.

Beatrice Newton, 72 HOUSTON — Beatrice Newton, formerly of Delhi, a school attendant for Aldine District, died April 24. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Keith Parks, 42 Keith "Spud" Parks of West Monroe, employee with Graphic Packaging, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Elisha M. Piercefield, 28 FERRIDAY — Elisha Monique Piercefield, a caregiver, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Olive Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Ferriday Cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Patricia Purdy, 64 BASTROP — Patricia Purdy, a dietitian, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

William E. Sears, 87 RUSTON — William Earl Sears died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Emma Tarver, 56 Emma Tarver of Monroe, formerly of Rayville, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ruben Travis, 90 RAYVILLE — Ruben Travis, a construction phone technician, died April 23. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home. Marilyn Wheeler, 57 RAYVILLE — Marilyn Wheeler, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Mary Williams, 79 Mary Williams of Sterlington, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Marie E. Winans, 87 LINVILLE — Marie Elise Winans, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. Saturday until service time. Burial will be in Conway Cemetery, Conway.

Willie A. Winston Jr., 81 DELTA — Willie Albert Winston Jr., a laborer, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Hope Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Delhi. Burial will be in Morning Rest Memorial Gardens, Tallulah.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Beckley, Billy "Sap": 2 p.m. Thursday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Collins, Cleopetria: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Dickens, John Michael: 11 a.m. Thursday, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Franklin, Myrtis Delane: 1 p.m. Thursday, Gills First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Halterman, Evelyn Louise: 2 p.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Hill, Albert Denton: 2 p.m. Thursday, First Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Holliday, Obie: 11 a.m. Thursday, Mount Cellar Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Holmes, Rae Maxine: 2 p.m. Thursday, Jonesboro Methodist Church, Jonesboro. Moorer, Kathleen "Kay K.": 10 a.m. Thursday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Mulhearn, Jason "Jay" Paul: 11 a.m. Friday, Trinity Episcopal Church, Natchez, Miss. Thompson, Mary: 11 a.m. Saturday, Community Holiness Worship Hall, Tallulah..

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

Gertrude Gayden Funeral Services for Gertrude Gayden will be held 1:00 PM, Saturday, May 5, 2012, at the Bethel Church of God In Christ, 1800 Parkview Dr., Monroe, LA. Interment will follow at the Richwood Memorial Garden, Richwood, LA under the direction of Gayden's Funeral Home, Jena, LA. Mrs. Gayden was born January 30, 1930 and past way April 29, 2012 in Jena, LA. She was a member of the Solomon Temple Baptist Church and a retired food technician for the Monroe City School System. Mrs. Gayden is survived by eleven children: Jerry Clark, Mary Monroe, Robert Gayden, William Gayden, Bettye Gundy, Julius Gayden, Charles Gayden, Leola Gayden, James Gayden, LeRoy Clark and Ronnie Clark; one brother: Willie Clark, Sr. and sixty-three grandchildren. Visitation will be held Friday, May 4, 2012, at Richardson Funeral Home from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Published in The News Star on May 4, 2012

Robert Preston McKoin Funeral services for Mr. Robert Preston McKoin, 76, a mechanic of Newellton will be held 2:00 PM, Friday, May 4, 2012, at Bethany Baptist Church, Newellton, LA with Rev. John Holdiness officiating. Interment will be in Legion Memorial Cemetery Newellton, LA, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home. Mr. McKoin was born September 5, 1935 in Jones, LA to his parents Preston Perry and Ruth Juanita Dunnigan McKoin and passed away at his residence in Newellton, LA on May 1, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Marion Crawley and brother Billy Jim McKoin. Survivors include his wife of 48 years Marilyn McKoin of Newellton, LA, sons Doug Hughes of Bastrop, LA and Preston McKoin of Homer, LA; daughters Patricia Cheek of Bastrop, LA; Joyce McKoin of Newellton, LA and Ruth McKoin of Las Vegas, NV; sister Margaret Tietz of West Monroe; brother Jack McKoin of Monroe, LA; 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Danny Hendry, Scott Herring, Ben Hughes, Doug Hughes, Jr.; James Matthews, Jay McKoin, Jody McKoin and Keith McKoin. Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on May 4, 2012

Elton Paul Mitcham (1936 - 2012) Visit Guest Book Elton Paul Mitcham Funeral services for Elton Paul Mitcham, 75, of Spearsville will be 2:00pm Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Camp Creek Baptist Church with Bro. Buddy Boatright and Bro. Danny Hall officiating. Burial will be in Spearsville Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. Mr. Mitcham, a farmer, died May 2, 2012. He was a member of Camp Creek Baptist Church. He was a great husband, dad, grandfather and soon-to-be-great grandfather. He dearly loved his family and his Angus cattle. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elton & Mary Mitcham. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Wanda Mitcham of Spearsville; 3 sons: Jeff Mitcham & wife, Jeri Sue of Marthaville, LA, David Mitcham & wife, Carol of El Dorado, AR, and Stephen Mitcham of Spearsville, LA; 1 daughter: Jennifer Thomas & husband, Scotty of Spearsville; 2 sisters: Sondra Odom & husband, Reed of Conway, AR and Frances Rich & husband, Billy of Ruston; 2 special brothers-in-law who he talked to daily: Sonny Harris and Billy Rich; 10 grandchildren: Meredith, Garrett, Roy Lee, Stephen Bryan, Josh, Chris, Brittany, Dustin, Daniel and Landrea and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Pallbearers will be grandsons: Stephen Bryan, Josh, Chris, Garrett, Dustin and Daniel. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of Camp Creek Baptist Church and his many other friends. Visitation is 5:00-8:00pm Friday at Camp Creek Baptist Church. Online messages for the family may be left at farrarfh.com. Published in The News Star on May 4, 2012

James Floyd "Mr. Buddy" Oglesbee Funeral services for James Floyd "Mr. Buddy" Oglesbee will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 5, 2012 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Butch Pilcher and Rev. John Foster will be officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. James Floyd "Mr. Buddy" Oglesbee, 90, left his worldly home for his heavenly home May 3, 2012. He was born Dec. 17, 1921, on his mother's birthday in Eros, Louisiana. The retired mechanical supervisor for the Illinois Central Railroad was both a Blue Lodge Mason and a Shriner for more than 50 years. Tuesday, May 1, He celebrated his 69th wedding anniversary with his wife, LaVon at the home they built in West Monroe in 1951. They adopted two children whom they devoted their lives to. No one could have asked for a better father. A train whistle made him pause and then tell a story from his 45-year tenure with the IC and then subsequent work with H.L. & H Railroad Services. Railroad memorabilia filled his home. His willpower and stamina were legendary and inspirational through Stage IV bladder cancer 16 years ago, quintuple bypass 11 years ago and a heart attack last November. He drove his car until last year, push mowed his yard until three years ago and even gave the right advice on plumbing last week. Mr. Buddy rode in parades all over North Louisiana and at the Shrine Circuses as a member and treasurer of the Barak Flivver Unit. His "iouga" horn couldn't be missed. He had been a charter member of the Barak Temple. He loved Jesus, his family, his friends, his Pomeranians, the Shrine Hospital for Children, gospel quartets, the railroad, gardening and West Monroe High School football. Mr. Buddy never met a stranger and always made people laugh. Mr. Oglesbee was preceded in death by his father M. F. "Doc" Oglesbee; his mother Beatrice Oglesbee; a sister Agnes Stuckey; and a brother M. C. "Jack" Oglesbee. Survivors include his wife of 69 years, LaVon Barnes Oglesbee; a son Gary Oglesbee and wife Beth of Huntsville, AL; a daughter Lori Oglesbee-Petter and husband Philip of McKinney, TX. He had one grandson Scott Oglesbee and one granddaughter Karen Fletcher and husband Lucas, all of West Monroe. He had three great grandchildren: Lexi, Jordan and Chase. He is also survived by his sister Helen Lewis and "favorite niece" Wanda Lewis as well as many other nieces, nephews and inlaws. Pallbearers will be Chuck Barnes, Bruce Korn, David Neal, Philip Petter, Ardis Stuckey, Fermon Tidwell. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Barak Shrine Temple and the Blue Lodge. Memorials may be made to Barak Shrine Temple Children's Hospital Fund, Noble James F. Oglesbee Memorial, 6620 Frontage Road, Monroe, LA 71202. Visitation will be held Friday May 4, 2012 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 4, 2012

Allen Keith "Spud" Parks Keith "Spud", of West Monroe, LA was born on August 10, 1969 in Monroe, LA to the union of his parents, James "Allen" and Linda Reeves Parks. He suddenly left this life on Monday, April 30, 2012 following a short hospital stay. Keith followed in his father's footsteps as a General Mechanic at Graphic Packaging, Plant 31, where he considered all his co-workers part of his family. There he was appointed Shop Steward. He was a Master Mason and a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 265 in Chatham, LA and Lodge No. 419 in West Monroe, LA. There was nothing that Keith could not do, make, or fix. He was so smart and skilled with his hands. He was larger than life and always wanted to have fun, even building and riding a zip-line through his yard or diving off house roofs into swimming pools. He was known as a "big teddy bear", a "gentle giant", and mostly a prankster. He had been the mountain, bigger than the rock, to his wife since she was 16. He had a heart the size of no other. He was loved by all and had too many best friends to name, all of them he considered brothers. Keith was an avid hunter of all creatures and loved all sports. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, his father, James "Allen" Parks of Winnsboro, LA and 3 uncles. Those left to cherish his memory include his beloved wife of 21 years, Kala Branch Parks; daughter, Jayda; son, Carson; mother, Linda Reeves Parks; sisters, Kellie Parks both of Winnsboro, LA, Kriss Hollis and husband, Shaun of Rayville, LA; father and mother-in-law, Gary and Linda Rigal Branch of Rayville, LA; brother-in-law, Devin Branch and wife, Dawn of Covington, LA; sister-in-law, Julianne Paille of Rayville, LA; nephews, Jamie Hollis, Charles "Buddy" Hollis, Caden Parks, Brayden Hollis; nieces, Sarah Hollis, Larkin Branch, LeeAnn Branch, Lorelai Branch, Lillibeth Branch, Kaylee Paille, and Raelynn Hollis; and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins. He held each and every one of them so dear to his heart. Funeral Services for Keith will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 5, 2012 in the sanctuary of Evangel Temple Assembly of God with Rev. Calvin Stapp and Rev. Roger Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in the Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday, May 4, 2012 at Evangel Temple. Pallbearers will be Jaime Hollis, Charles "Buddy" Hollis, Richard Berry, Darryl Carson, Jason Parks, Joshua Parks, Matthew Reeves, and Allen Osbon. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 4, 2012

Richard "Steve" Smith, Sr. Memorial Services for Richard "Steve" Smith, Sr., of Rayville, LA will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Steve was born October 10, 1959 in Farmerville, LA and passed away on May 2, 2012 in Rayville, LA. Steve loved his family, fishing, his garden and his dogs. He is survived by his wife: Shelia; his children, Kelli Smith Strack and husband, Sam, son, Stephen and his daughter, Lindsey and step-daughter, April and husband Shane King, parents, Richard and Jean Smith of Marion, LA as well as 4 grandchildren, brother, Ricky, and sister-in-law Bonnie, and nephew, Ian. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 4, 2012

Marie Elise Winans It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Marie Elise Winans announces her passing on April 30, 2012 at J. Michael Morrow Memorial Nursing Home in Arnaudville, Louisiana. Ms. Elise was a lifelong resident of Linville, Louisiana unitl she no longer could live alone. She was a member of Church of Christ. Survivors include one sister Mary Sue Turner Perry of North Little Rock, Arkansas and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Norman Alfred Winans, her parents William Howard Turner and Avis Odell Traylor Turner, and one brother Charles William Turner all of Linville, Louisiana. Visitation will be on May 5, 2012 from 9:30 AM until 11:00 AM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, Louisiana. Services will be held on the same day at 11:00 AM in the Chapel, Interment will follow at Conway Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on May 4, 2012

Donald G. Zeigler, Sr. A Funeral Mass celebrating the life of Mr. Donald G. Zeigler, Sr., 72 of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday May 5, 2012 at the St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Swartz, LA with Rev. Job Edathinatt officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe. Mr. Zeigler died May 2, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his family. Mr. Zeigler was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. He was a master plumber and self-employed plumbing contractor. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Survivors: wife, Rosalie Zeigler, his children, Donnie G. Zeigler, Jr., Sean Zeigler, Ronald White, Larry J. White, Kathy W. Cordova, and a sister, Barbara Bayles; 17 Grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Sean Zeigler, Korey Zeigler, Donnie Zeigler, David McWhorter, Jose Cordova and Larry White. Honorary pallbearers will be Steven Patterson, Fernando Cordova and Daniel Cordova. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a vigil wake service at 6:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 4, 2012

Leroy L. Book Jr., 58 MONTEREY — Leroy Levear Book Jr., an employee of Scott Truck and Tractor, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at New Era Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at New Era Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday, Annie Dejournett, 74 BASTROP — Annie Dejounett, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be at H.V. Adams Cemetery. M.L. Jackson, 74 GILBERT — M.L. Jackson, a farmer, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Augusta Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home. Burial will be in State Place Cemetery. Bernice Johnson, 94 BASTROP — Bernice Johnson, a homemaker, died April 26. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Star Baptist Church, Collinston. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be at Trousdale Hill Cemetery, Collinston. Louis Landers Jr. 53 TALLULAH — Louis Dennis Landers Jr., a laborer, died April 27. 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 at New Oakwood Cemetery. Pamela Marshall, 36 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Pamela LaShay Marshall, a laborer, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Lake Providence High School auditorium under the direction of Harris Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lonestar Cemetery. Lucille McCarty, 81 Lucille McCarty of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Friday at Serenity Gardens, West Monroe, under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home. Beatrice Newton, 72 HOUSTON — Beatrice Newton, formerly of Delhi, a school attendant, died April 24. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Michael Parker, 50 Michael Earl Parker of Monroe, a finance professor at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at the First United Methodist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Private burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Sarah A. Posey, 89 RUSTON — Sarah A. Posey, a sales clerk, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mineral Springs Cemetery.

Roosevelt Prater, 78 Roosevelt Prater of Monroe, a mechanic, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Sunday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery.

Patricia Purdy, 64 BASTROP — Patricia Purdy, a dietitian, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at H.V. Adams Cemetery.

Travis Sanders Jr., 71 Travis Troy Sanders Jr. of Monroe, a wholesale milk distributor for Borden's, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Graveside services are 3:30 p.m. Friday at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

Billy J. Solomon, 64 Billy J. Solomon of West Monroe, a truck driver, died April 27. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Sardis Cemetery, West Monroe.

Emma Tarver, 56 Emma Tarver of Monroe and formerly of Rayville died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ruben Travis, 90 RAYVILLE — Ruben Travis, a phone technician for construction, died April 23. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Royal Blue Cemetery.

Marlyn Wheeler, 57 RAYVILLE — Marlyn Wheeler, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Anders, Mattie: noon Saturday, Robinson Chapel CME Church, Eros.Anderson, P.J.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Liberty Christian Center, Monroe. Bell Sr., Joseph: 10 a.m. Friday, Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church, Monroe. Brown, Audie Naomi: 1 p.m. Friday, Eagles Nest Church, Monroe. Coleman, Dorothy: 10 a.m. Saturday, Tallulah Community Center, Tallulah. Collins, Cleopetria: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Colvin, Nancy Faye: 11 a.m. Saturday, Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto. Compton, R.H. "Tim": 2 p.m. Saturday, Pioneer Assembly of God Church, near Pioneer. Hamilton, Chloe Nichole: 2 p.m. Sunday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Hamilton, Jamie Chandra: 2 p.m. Sunday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Hamilton, Lily Cayleigh: 2 p.m. Sunday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Higdon, William Ray: 11 a.m. Friday, Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Jackson, M.L.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Augusta Baptist Church, Winnsboro. McKoin, Robert Preston: 2 p.m. Friday, Bethany Baptist Church, Newellton. Mulhearn, Jason "Jay" Paul: 11 a.m. Friday, Trinity Episcopal Church, Natchez, Miss. Piercefield, Elisha Monique: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Ferriday. Thompson, Mary: 11 a.m. Saturday, Community Holiness Worship Hall, Tallulah. Winans, Marie Elise: 11 a.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Winston Jr., Willie Albert: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Hope Baptist Church, Tallulah.

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

Emma G. Jordan, 79 RAYVILLE — Emma G. Jordan, a retired educator, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Visitation is 3-4 p.m. Monday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro, and 6-7 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in the K.D. Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery,Mangham.

Otis C. Martin Sr., 66 Otis C. Martin Sr. of Monroe, formerly of New Orleans, a retired employee of Proctor & Gamble Co., died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, New Orleans. Visitation is 11 a.m. Wednesday until time of service at the church. Burial will be in McDonoghville Cemetery, Gretna.

Faye E. Nash, 87 JONESBORO — Faye E Nash died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Southern Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Old Hebrons Cemetery.

Leo Watkins 81 TALLULAH — Leo Watkins died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Alston, Willene: 1 p.m. Monday, Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Bearden Sr., Jerry Wayne: 3 p.m. Sunday, Seigle Assembly of God, West Monroe. Gilmore, Lillian Marie Shively: 10 a.m. Monday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Hamilton, Chloe Nichole: 2 p.m. Sunday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Hamilton, Jamie Chandra: 2 p.m. Sunday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Hamilton, Lily Cayleigh: 2 p.m. Sunday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Hicks, Taisha Ann Wallace: 2 p.m. Sunday, Harmony Baptist Church, Collinston. Jenkins, Zella M.: 2 p.m. Monday, New Hopewell Baptist Church, Bernice. Kyle, Melba Jean Tubbs: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Conway Baptist Church, Conway. Martin, Louise P.: 10 a.m. Monday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Parker, Betty Jean: 2 p.m. Sunday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Parker, Michael Earl: 2 p.m. Sunday, First United Methodist Church, Monroe. Prater, Roosevelt: 11a.m. Sunday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Womack, Thurlin Bill: 2 p.m. Sunday, Sweetwater Baptist Church, Quitman.

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

Dennis Ray Alford Love, Laugh, and Ride a Horse Dennis Ray Alford of West Monroe, LA was born on September 2, 1957 and passed away on May 3, 2012. A Farrier, Horse Trainer and Breeder A funeral service will be at 10a.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at Frantom Chapel Baptist Church in Eros, LA. Visitation will be 5-8p.m. Monday evening at Griffin Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Burial will follow services at Chatham Cemetery in Chatham, LA. Dennis is preceded in death by father, Jimmy L. Alford and mother, Vera Ruth Baker, sister, Jerry Ruth Costin, brother-in-law, Calvin Lee Costin. He is survived by wife Kim Alford; momma Carolyn Alford and Special friend Stacy Myers; daughters, Rebecca Kathleen Leatherwood and husband David, Regina Sue Barmore and James McClain and Son Andrew ; Amanda McManus and husband Brian;Jessica McCarty and Brian Millwood and Children, Kaitlyn and Kyleigh; son, Wesley Booth; special nieces, Marissa McCarty and Ryan Hayes and Renee Costin and special great-niece Nicole Atkins and husband Jerred (Henry); brothers, Jeff Alford;Ricky Alford; Douglas Alford; sisters Vicki Alford and Joyce Alford; grandchildren, Emily and Caleb McManus; Kaitlyn McClain and Quin Leatherwood; Jessa Wink, who loved their "Pappy"; Trusted side-kicks Peanut and Scotter Daniel. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and a host of family and friends Pallbearers will be Jerred (Henry) Atkins, Butch Murray, Larry Deville, Bill Thomas, L.V. Kane, Mike Wilson Online condolences may be made to the family at griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 6, 2012

Patsy Hammon Downey Funeral Services for Patsy Hammon Downey, 72, of West Monroe, LA will be held 2:00 PM Monday, May 7, 2012 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Mr. Carl Allison, Mr. Bill Smith, Mr. Alan Robertson, and Mr. Mike Kellett officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. Patsy was born on August 3, 1939 in West Monroe, LA and passed away on May 4, 2012 in Shreveport, LA. She was a longtime member of White's Ferry Road Church of Christ in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Downey loved laughing with family and friends, traveling and children. She is preceded in death by her parents, Norman Ferguson and Ida Mae Branch Hammon. Survivors include her husband of over 50 years, Bill; children, Dwane Downey and Monica Greenlee and husband, Charles; sisters, Polly Caldwell and Peggy Gardner and husband, David; numerous nieces, nephews and her special friends, Cynthia Arthur, Maudie Gibson, Juanita Grigsby and the Ladies Domino Group from White's Ferry Road. Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM (Noon) Monday, May 7, 2012 until service time. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice . Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 6, 2012

Charles Davis Golson, Sr. CHARLES DAVIS GOLSON, Sr., 85, of Sterling, Virginia died peacefully on his birthday, Tuesday, May 1st 2012, in Leesburg, VA, with his wife and children at his side. He was born May 1st 1927 in West Monroe, LA to the late Almer Davis and Mattie Ethel Wilder Golson. Mr. Golson is survived by his beloved wife of 32 years, Irene Brohm Golson of SterlingVA; a son: Charles Davis Golson, Jr, his wife Connie, and their children, Charles D. Golson, III, Cydnie Marie Golson, Conor Nolan Golson, all of Austin, TX; a daughter: Elizabeth Golson Combs of Sterling, VA, and her daughter, Carleigh Elizabeth Combs; a brother: Almer "Glenn" Golson, his wife Janet, of Cadeville, LA; a sister: Nancy Marie Aswell of West Monroe, LA; four step children: Stuart W. Brohm, Jr. of Sterling, VA; Frances B. Monroe of Lake Hills, TX; Catherine B. James of New Port Richey, FL; Christine B. Williams of Mary Esther, FL; and a host of other nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. A childhood sibling, Carol Virginia Golson, predeceased him. "Charlie" graduated from Louisiana Tech University in 1950 with a degree in electrical engineering. Aside from his first job after finishing college with General Electric in Connecticut, Charlie worked his entire career for Schlumberger, Limited, in the oilfields of South Louisiana. A quiet Southern gentleman, he enjoyed twisting his signature handlebar mustache, making a serious face with eyebrows furrowed, while thinking of something witty to say. He lived his retirement years at his own pace and was never, ever in a hurry. Like his father, he enjoyed the outdoors: fishing with a cane pole, feeding the birds, squirrels, deer, raccoons, and the occasional skunk. He especially enjoyed watching and reading about the stock market - Barron's and CNBC will no doubt miss their most loyal fan. Friends may call on Monday May 7th 2012 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Services will follow at the funeral home on Tuesday May 8th at 10:00 AM. Interment will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, LA, where the Golson family will be together once again. Peace in the valley... Online condolences may be sent to www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 6, 2012

Melba Jean Tubbs Kyle Funeral services for Melba Jean Tubbs Kyle, 83 years old of Conway, LA, will be held on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at 2:30 PM at Conway Baptist Church with Bro. Terry Mims officiating and assisted by Kurt Auger. Burial will follow in Conway Cemetery under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 39 years, George Earl Kyle, parents, Jess and Aliphair Hodge Tubbs, sister, Pauline Daniels, brothers, Travis Tubbs and Troy Tubbs, infant brother, Jack, little sisters, Florene and Sybil, and daughter-in-law, Connie Lee Tucker. Left to mourn her loss are sons, Danny Tucker and wife, Gilda of Farmerville, LA; George "Kim" Kyle and wife Shirley of Conway, LA; granddaughters, Mandi Tucker Booth and husband, Joe; Marcie Tucker Thomas and husband Ben, all of Farmerville; Kelsey Kyle Roberson and husband Russell of Haile and this year's most special additions, great-granddaughters, Morgan Lynn Roberson and twins, Scarlet Olivia and Emma Grace Thomas. Melba was called home by our Heavenly Father on Friday, May 4, 2012 at Union General Hospital following a lengthy illness. She was born in Union Parish on August 21, 1928. She was a member of Conway Baptist Church in which her paternal grandfather helped to establish, served as the first deacon and also where her husband and son were both ordained as deacons. Even after she lost her vision, you could hear her lovely alto voice come thru on the chorus of old standards. Most days when she was still living at home, you could hear that same voice singing or whistling within a half mile of her house. Lovingly known to many as Melvy she always had a smile on her face, a twinkle in her eyes and something humorous to say. Between her and several scanners, she was the original neighborhood watch. Everyone loved her and checked in with her to find out the latest news. She was a wonderful cook and loved cooking for her family, friends and church dinners. She loved working outside in her flowerbeds and yard. Roosters and chickens were her passion, as you could see by her numerous what knots and such. She had a zest for life and it was a rare person that did not walk away from her with a smile. Most of all she loved her family and her loss will be deeply felt. Pallbearers are Nathan Wilson, Kenny Simpson, Van Johnston, Shawn Simpson, Jeremy Williams, and Charlie Albritton. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on May 6, 2012

John Michael "Mike" Langston Funeral services for John Michael "Mike" Langston, 59, of Longview will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 10, 2012, in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home of Longview with Reverend David Badders officiating. Burial will follow in Rosewood Park in Longview. Mr. Langston passed away Sunday morning at his home in Longview. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Mr. Langston was born on February 5, 1953 in Houston, Texas to John and Lena Langston. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. He was the previous owner of Bare Wood Furniture. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Angie Langston; his children, Kim Eastman, Kaitlin Langston, and Derek Langston and his wife Jessica; one grandchild, Erica Minter; and his brothers and sisters, Rhonda Theis, Kathy Zamora, Kevin Stanford, Marky Brundguardt, and Portia Weiss. The family requests that memorial donations be made to Beacon Hospice 5016 Gilmer Road Longview, Texas 75604; or to the Spring House Adult Daycare 3839 Gilmer Road Longview, TX 75604. A memorial guestbook may be signed online at www.raderfh.com Published in The News Star on May 9, 2012

Scott Oliver Myers Visit Guest Book Scott Oliver Myers Scott Oliver Myers passed away on May 3, 2012. Private services honoring his wishes have been held. Scott is survived by his wife, Brenda Morris Myers, and his three sons, Scott Oliver Myers, II, William Anderson Myers and Ryder Davis Myers; his siblings, Carol Myers, John Myers and wife, Elizabeth, Paul Myers, Stephen Myers and his wife, Kathy. He was a loving uncle, to Charles Bradley Myers, Natalie Myers and Mallory Myers. His friends regard him as the best conversationalist they knew; and his family remembers him as a father, husband, and a man who treated everyone better than himself. Memorials may be made to the Neville Tiger Athletic Foundation P.O. Box 2242 Monroe, LA 71207 or the charity of your choice . Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 6, 2012

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

Kevin Traye Rutledge Funeral services for Kevin Traye Rutledge will be 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at The Pentecostals of the Twin Cities. Officiating will be Pastor Mark Foster, Pastor Terry Shock, Pastor Anthony Mangun, Pastor Emeritus Fred Foster and Rev. Ronnie Guidroz. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at the church. Traye was preceded in death by his uncles, Mark Edward Creel and John Kevin Creel. Survivors include his loving parents, Tim and Kim Creel Rutledge; grandparents, Bill and June Rutledge, Howard and Faye Creel; cousins, Konner, Keaton and Alise Creel, Andy Smith, Shaina Fast, Tyler Brooks and Thad Thornhill; aunts, Dusty Creel, Pam Smith and Meloney Brooks; god parents, Uncle Bob and Aunt Ronna Stults. Matthew 18:2 Jesus called a little child unto Him and set him in the midst of them. Pallbearers will be Chad Creel, Ron Bush, Rusty Puckett and Keith Howard. Memorials may be made to Tondo Kids of the Philippines in memory of Kevin Traye Rutledge with donations made payable to The Pentecostals of Alexandria, P.O. Box 8838, Alexandria, LA 71306. Private family interment will take place at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. 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 May 8, 2012

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

John Michael "Mike" Langston Funeral services for John Michael "Mike" Langston, 59, of Longview will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 10, 2012, in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home of Longview with Reverend David Badders officiating. Burial will follow in Rosewood Park in Longview. Mr. Langston passed away Sunday morning at his home in Longview. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Mr. Langston was born on February 5, 1953 in Houston, Texas to John and Lena Langston. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. He was the previous owner of Bare Wood Furniture. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Angie Langston; his children, Kim Eastman, Kaitlin Langston, and Derek Langston and his wife Jessica; one grandchild, Erica Minter; and his brothers and sisters, Rhonda Theis, Kathy Zamora, Kevin Stanford, Marky Brundguardt, and Portia Weiss. The family requests that memorial donations be made to Beacon Hospice 5016 Gilmer Road Longview, Texas 75604; or to the Spring House Adult Daycare 3839 Gilmer Road Longview, TX 75604. A memorial guestbook may be signed online at www.raderfh.com Published in The News Star on May 9, 2012

Christopher D. "Chris" (Struck) Nelson Funeral services for Christopher D. "Chris" (Struck) Nelson, 33 of Eros, LA are on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 10:00AM in the Chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Gary Breswter, Larry Roy, and Kenny Cichocke officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Chris was born on May 13, 1978, in Monroe, LA, and passed away May 5, 2012, in Eros, LA. He was an ironworker and was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, R. B. Nelson; uncle, Bon Nelson; maternal grandmother, Agnes Manes; and uncle, Bubba Manes. Chris is survived by his son, Christian Nelson and a daughter, Hannah Nelson and step-son, David "BeeBee" Esparza; parents; Dwight and Paula Nelson; grandmother, Climmie Clydell Nelson; 2 brothers, Richard Nelson and Danny Nelson and wife, Patricia; 2 nephews, Ethan and Nathan; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Pallbearers will be Kenny Farmer, Matt Nelson, Greg Franks, Timothy Nicewander, Andrew Nicewander, Russell Shannon, Gary Richard and Mike Bruscato. Visitation is Wednesday, May 9, 2012 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 9, 2012

Betty Jean Williams Sullivan Singleton Funeral service for Mrs. Betty Jean Williams Sullivan Singleton, 82, of Florence, KY, formerly of Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, May 11, 2012, at New Light Baptist Church with Rev. Lindle Stewart and Rev. John Williams officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe. Mrs. Singleton passed away on May 5, 2012, in Florence, KY. She was a member of New Light Baptist Church and was a waitress at the Chateau for many years. Survivors include her six children, Charles Emmiett Sullivan Jr. and wife Frances; Beverly Diane Barham and husband Matt; Sandra Lynn Hicks and husband Steve; Dexter Wayne Sullivan; Carolyn Eve Harrell and husband Beon; and Edmond Donald Singleton and wife Monica; her brother, Dexter Sullivan and wife Sandy, step-brother Benny Singleton and wife Sue, step-sister Katie May, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Dexter Sullivan Sr., Dexter Sullivan, Jr., Brad Singleton, Jeffrey Sullivan, Johnny Music, and Sean Johnston. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 9, 2012

Betty Kay Van Wills Funeral services for Betty Kay Van Wills, age 76, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, May 10, 2012 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of West Monroe. Rev. Mark Fenn and Rev. Lonnie Stewart will be officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of West Monroe. Mrs. Wills was born July 20, 1935 in El Dorado, Arkansas and passed away May 6, 2012 in West Monroe. She was a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe and also a member of the Friendship Sunday School class. Betty was co-owner of R.J. Wills Antiques. She was preceded in death by her parents, Zelma and Floyd T. Van, Sr; sisters, Vera Cruse, Mary Lou Carter, Shirley Goodman (twin Sister); brothers, Floyd Van, Jr., Bernard Van, Bernie Van and Jack Van. She was devoted to her family and many others. She was loved and will be missed by all. Mrs. Wills is survived by her husband of 54 years, Robert John Wills, Jr.; daughters Elizabeth Kay Beard and her husband, Danny, Martha Fay Foster and her husband, Mike and Robin Eileen Greer and her husband, Chris; granddaughters; Courtney Dean Boothe and her husband, Byron, Lindsey Kay Dean, Christin Greer Raley and her husband, Ben, Robin Nicole Greer and Whitney Greer Harper and her husband, Micah; grandsons, Michael Ryan Foster and Matthew Cole Foster and great-granddaughter, Amelia Kate Raley; sisters, Nell Holder and Barbara Ray; brother Wayne Van Sr.; as well as many other nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws. Pallbearers will be her grandson, Michael Foster and her nephews Rocky Ray, John Van, Danny Van, Troy Van and Jeff Van. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandson Matthew Foster and nephews, Wayne Van Jr., Bobby Van, Scott Cruse, Rod Goodman, Roger Van, Clifford Van, Jack Richards Van, Walter Holder, Jr. , Gary Perkins, Lee Smith, Don Wills, Jr., Robert Manhart and Mark Manhart. The family would like to give very special thanks to close friends and caregivers, Carolyn Walters, Bobbie Knighten, Dr. Don Hammett, Dr. Ron Hammett, Dr. Floyd Jones, Dr. Frank Weinholt and Louisiana Hospice for their compassionate care during her illness. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association , 910 Pierremont, Shreveport, LA 71106. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 9, 2012 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 9, 2012

Judy White Funeral services for Mrs. Judy White of Downsville will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church in Downsville. Mrs. White died Sunday, May 6, 2012 after a sudden illness. Burial will follow in Mt. Ararat Cemetery in Downsville under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville. Mrs. White was a beloved mother and grandmother, a friend to so many, and a daughter of the King. She held many different types of jobs over the years, most recently retiring as a hearing aid specialist. She was an active member of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church where she played the organ and taught a Bible class. She quilted with her quilting club friends, helped provide lunches for college students, served her community and others with her gifts and talents, and she hid God's Word in her heart as she strived to live the life her Lord had mapped out for her. Mrs. White touched the lives of those around her, but also allowed others to touch her life. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Jimmy White and Edward Beckler. Those left to cherish her memory are her children: David and Andrea Beckler of Bernice, Christa and Joey Meggs of West Monroe, Jason and Jennifer Beckler of Avon, IN, Zane White of Pensacola, FL and Darin Clark of Tucson, AZ; her grandchildren: Adriane, Olivia, and Michael Meggs, Tatiana, Reve', and Jared Beckler, and Hayden and Lauren White and many precious in-laws and friends. Visitation was held Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville. Donations in her memory can be made to Rolling Hills Ministries in Ruston at www.rollinghillsministries.com or by mail at P.O. Box 1177, Ruston, LA 71273. To leave a memorial message for the family, please visit www.farrarfh.com. Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on May 9, 2012

Elizabeth Irene Williams Funeral services for Elizabeth Irene Williams, 94 of Start, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, May 9, 2012, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Jeff Thomas will be officiating. Interment will follow at Start Cemetery, Start, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Williams was born August 18, 1917 in Centerville, Tennessee and passed away May 7, 2012 in Start, LA. She was a member of Start Baptist Church, Start, LA and was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Williams, Jr. and a son, George W. Williams, III. Mrs. Williams is survived by her son, Robert L. Williams and wife Dianne; sister, Pauline Williams; 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Mike Williams, David R. Davis, Ron Mason, Brent Mason, Billy Whitten and Cecil Watts. Honorary pallbearers will be Kenny Stowe and Jimmy Williams. Memorials may be made to Start Baptist Church, Start, LA. A special thanks to Richland Hospice and staff; caretaker, Samantha Harris, Tina Davis and Julia and Kenny Stowe. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 9, 2012 from 9:00 AM until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 9, 2012

Christine H. Allen, 88 DELHI — Christine Holloway Allen died Monday. Services are 3 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-3 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery.

Charles B. Cascio Sr. 75 Charles B. Cascio Sr. of Monroe, retired carpenter, died Saturday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, Visitation is 1 p.m. Wednesday until service time at the funeral home.

Willie Harrington, 81 GILBERT — Willie "Bill" Harrington died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Joe E. Lindsey, 46 Joe E. Lindsey of Luna, owner-operator of West Monroe Mobile Homes, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe.

Kenneth L. Naron, 61 Kenneth Lee Naron of West Monroe, a pipeliner, died Saturday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Elizabeth I. Williams, 94 START — Elizabeth Irene Williams, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Start Cemetery, Start.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Childress, Herbert "H.L.": noon Friday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Gates, Judith Jenna: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Corinth Baptist Church, Winnfield. Gilmore, Mava Lee: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Gwin Cemetery, Mangham. Johnson, Agnes M. Lee: 10 a.m. Thursday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Martin, Otis C. Sr.: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, New Orleans. Nelson, Christopher "Chris": 10 a.m. Thursday, Kilpatrick's Funeral Home, West Monroe. Parish, Doris LaVerne: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Bethlehem Cemetery, Calvin. Seals, Jimmie Dale: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. White, Judy: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Mount Ararat Baptist Church, Downsville. Willhite, Calvin John: 10 a.m. Thursday, Ethier Cemetery, Hebert. Wills, Betty: 2 p.m. Thursday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

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

Robert "Bob" Baker Funeral services for Robert "Bob" Baker, 78 of Benton, LA will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, May 11, 2012, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev. Joe Solomon officiating. Rev. Tommy Patton will officiate at Rose-Neath Cemetery, Bossier City, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Robert "Bob" Baker went to meet his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 after a short illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, O.W. Baker and Ella Mae Baker and twin brother, Richard Lee Baker. Bob was employed with MOP/Union Railroad for 48 years. He was currently employed with Goodwill Industries in Shreveport, LA. Bob is survived by his wife, Frances Guess Baker; children, Robert O. Baker, Carla Baker Meeks, Debbie Baker, Rene' Baker McClure, and Michele Baker Skipper. He was blessed with five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Friends from the Union Pacific Railroad will serve as pallbearers, Jody Lofton, Kenny Cobb, Norwood Christianson, Don Willard, Floyd Bonner and SamWiersma. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 10, 2012 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 10, 2012

Lorene Malcomb Campbell Funeral services for Lorene Malcomb Campbell age 94 of Grayson will be held 3pm Friday May 11, 2012 from the Columbia chapel of Riser Funeral Home with the Rev. Michael Whitman officiating. Interment will follow in the Columbia Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday evening May 10 from 5pm until 9pm at the funeral home located at 7131 U S Highway 165, Columbia. Lorene Malcomb Campbell was born on April 7, 1918 in Arkansas to the union of her parents Franklin Wallace and Alma Best Wallace. She passed from this life on Wednesday May 9, 2012 at the Caldwell Memorial Hospital in Columbia. Mrs. Campbell was preceded in death by her parents, and by her husband and the father of her children, Earl Malcomb and by her sons Frank Malcomb, Everett L. Malcomb, and by her son-in-law Doug Crockett. Mrs. Campbell was a member of Grayson Baptist Church. Survivors include her children, Bobby Malcomb and wife Janet of Monroe; Bonnie Crockett of Columbia, Larry Malcomb and friend Diana Williams of West Monroe, and Danny Malcomb and wife Peggy of West Monroe; her grandchildren, Paul Malcomb and wife DeJuana, Todd Crockett, Re' Re' Crockett, Lori Crockett, Claire Malcomb and fiancée Chris Wyles, Britt Jones, Crystal Wheeler and husband Adam, and Jason Wood and wife Trudy; her great-grandchildren, Mary K. Malcomb, Brooklyn Carr, Gracie Crockett, Cameron Powell, and Alivia Wyles. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers include Paul Malcomb, Chris Wyles, Stanley Malcomb, Lanny Dark, Tony Little, and Phil Stansell. Honorary pallbearers include Bill Taylor, Randy Hatten, Buddy Nugent, and Iley Evans. Online registry/ condolences: riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on May 10, 2012

India Gray Davis Funeral services for Mrs. India Gray Davis, age 91 of Dubach, will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, May 11, 2012 at Fellowship Baptist Church in Dubach. Rev. Connie Smith and Rev. Charles Taylor will officiate the service. Burial will follow in Fellowship Cemetery in Dubach under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Mrs. Davis was born June 20, 1920 in Bernice to Thomas Harvey Gray and Estelle Owen Gray. She died at her home in Dubach on May 8, 2011 after a lenghty illness. She was a homemaker and a member of Fellowship Baptist Church where she loved being involved with her church activities especially her teenager's group. In her spare time, she also enjoyed knitting and fishing. Mrs. Davis is survived by her brother: Donald Gray and wife Jane Ann of Homer; her sister-in-law: Ruth Gray of Bernice and numerous neices and nephews and a host of friends whom she truly loved. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: C.P. "Dick" Davis; her son: Mike Davis; her brothers: Jim Gray and Paul Gray and her sister: Tommie D. Colvin. Mrs. Davis' nephews will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be held at Fellowship Baptist Church in Dubach Thursday, May 10, 2012 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Planned memorials may be made to Fellowship Baptist Church or to the charity of the giver's choice. To leave a memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com. OWENS Memorial Chapel Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on May 10, 2012

Annette Reid Farrar Mrs. Annette Reid Farrar, 83, a retired businesswoman of Farmerville, was born January 20, 1929 in Bernice, LA and died at home May 8, 2012 after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Farrar graduated from Bernice High School and attended Louisiana Tech University. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Farmerville and will be remembered as a loving, generous friend and philanthropist who was always there for others. Mrs. Farrar was preceded in death by her parents Joe and Mae Reid; brother Odel Reid; sisters Vivian White and Myrt Howard and husband Gerald Farrar. She is survived by her daughter Jann Farrar and son Kenn Farrar, both of Monroe; brother Chester Reid of Shreveport; brother-in-law John Malon Farrar, Jr. of Ruston and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. A memorial visitation with the family will be from 5:00pm to 7:00pm Thursday, May 10, at Farrar Funeral Home. A private family burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a memorial may be made to the charity of your choice . Online messages for the family may be left at www.farrarfh.com. Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on May 10, 2012

Roderick Harry Gable Services for Roderick Harry Gable, 73, of Rayville will be 2:00 PM, Friday, May 11, 2012, in the Mulhearn Chapel with Rev. Marshall Sevier officiating. Interment will follow in the Start Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home-Rayville. Mr. Gable passed from this life Wednesday, May 9, 2012. He attended Crew Lake United Methodist Church, was a well-known car salesman in Monroe and Rayville areas, and had a deep love for people and Richland Parish. He was preceded in death by his parents-Roderick J. and Evelyn Griffin Gable and son- Rodney E. Gable. He is survived by two sons- Winston Gable and wife Chelsy and Rhett Gable and wife Melony both of Archibald, LA; mother of his children- Frances Sims of Joe E. Lindsey Funeral services for Joe Lindsey, 46, of Luna, LA will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 11, 2012, in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Pastor Gene Benson and Pastor Nathan Thornton will be officiating. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Joe was born April 15, 1966 in Bastrop, LA and passed away May 7, 2012 in Monroe. He was owner/operator of West Monroe Mobile Homes. Joe loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman . Joe was a true friend and will be deeply missed. He was most of his friends' and family's first call when they needed something. Joe impacted people good, bad or otherwise; "He was a mountain of a man." Joe was preceded in death by his brothers, Max Raymond Lindsey and Daniel Ellis Blakeney. Joe is survived by his wife, Lisa Lindsey, son, Joseph Lindsey, daughters, Amanda Lindsey and April Lindsey, granddaughter; Emalyn Lindsey and due in July Raelyn Lindsey, his parents, Myrl and Roger Blakeney, father, Max R. Lindsey, sisters, Sherrill Lindsey and Shonnette Blakeney, numerous nieces, nephews and his pet Duck. Pallbearers will be Kevin Morris, Kevin Tolar, Darin Patrick, Jordan Patrick, Willis Whorton and David Mc Manus. Honorary pallbearers will be A.L. Bethea and Amado Leija. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 10, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. 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 May 10, 2012

Baton Rouge, LA; brother- Kenneth Gable and wife Jo Ann of Monroe, LA; aunt-Earlean Gable of Start, LA; grandchildren-Corey Gable, Hannah Gable, Laureen Gable, Zeth Gable, Chloe Gable, Graci Gable, Cameron Gable; nephew-Andy Gable and wife Ashley and their daughter Audrey; niece-Kelly Gable; and a host of cousins and friends. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Thursday, May 10, 2012, at the Mulhearn Chapel-Rayville. Pallbearers will be Buddy Davis, Jim Adams, Andy Gable, Ricky Hickman, Jeremy Wallace, Jerry Ray Roberts, and David Walters. Online registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on May 10, 2012

Dr. Vernon T. Baldwin, 85 WINNSBORO — Dr. Vernon T. Baldwin, a retired medical doctor, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday with a rosary at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lone Cedar Church Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Mary L. Barnes, 91 LAFAYETTE — Mary Louise Wheeler Barnes, formerly of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Henry D. Briggs, 87 OAK GROVE — Henry Delos Briggs, a retired insurance analyst, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Glynne I. Brooks, 87 Glynne Ingram Brooks of West Monroe, retired administrator for Office of Family Services, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

George W. Byrnside, 81 RUSTON — George William Byrnside, a retired vice president of Louisiana Tech University, died Saturday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Trinity United Methodist Church with a lunch to follow in the fellowship hall at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Clara F. Carpenter, 85 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Clara Finley Carpenter died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Central Baptist No. 1 Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home. Burial will be in China Grove Cemetery.

Airstean H. Fields, 70 BASTROP — Airstean Horne Fields, a farmer, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in Jerusalem Cemetery, Mer Rouge.

Laquorial Hill, 33 BASTROP — Laquorial "Danny" Hill, an assembly line employee at the D&G Poultry plant, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Ivory Chapel Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in Jerusalem Cemetery, Mer Rouge.

Jean Hubbard, 77 WINNFIELD — Jean Hubbard, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at The Family Church. Visitation is 5 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Garden of Memories under the direction of Southern Funeral Home.

Jessie Mack, 83 RAYVILLE — Jessie Mack, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home. Dawn Murphy, 45 Dawn Murphy of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Christopher Nelson, 32 EROS — Christopher D. "Chris" Nelson, an ironworker in construction, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Theather Pierson, 74 BASTROP — Theather Pierson, a farmer, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church, Bonita. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Luke Cemetery, Bonita.

Joshua I. Rice, 35 BASTROP — Joshua "Nutt" Isaacs Rice, a welder, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Tillou Baptist Church. Burial will be in Causey Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Pearlie Simon, 67 TALLULAH — Pearlie Simon died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Betty Jean Singleton, 82 FLORENCE, Ky. — Betty Jean Williams Sullivan Singleton, formerly of Monroe, retired from The Chateau, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at New Light Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Emma Tarver, 56 Emma Tarver of Monroe, a radiology specialist, died May 2. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Travelers Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Charles M. Tillman, 87 MANGHAM — Charles M. Tillman, a school superintendent, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Marilyn Wheeler, 57 RAYVILLE — Marilyn Wheeler, a cook, died April 30. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Pine Hill Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Holly Ridge Cemetery, Holly Ridge.

Betty Wills, 76 Betty Wills of West Monroe, retired owner and operator of R.J. Wills Antique store, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Allen, Christine Holloway: 3 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Childress, Herbert "H.L.": noon Friday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Johnson, Agnes M. Lee: 10 a.m. Thursday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Lindsey, Joe E.: 2 p.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Naron, Kenneth Lee: 2 p.m. Thursday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Willhite, Calvin John: 10 a.m. Thursday, Ethier Cemetery, Hebert.

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

Dr. Vernon T. Baldwin Funeral services for Dr. Vernon T. Baldwin, 85, of Winnsboro will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday May 11, 2012, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Winnsboro with Rev. Daniel Corkery and Rev. James Nellikunnel officiating. Interment will follow in Lone Cedar Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA. Dr. Baldwin died Wednesday May 9, 2012 surrounded by family and friends. He was born in New Orleans, but was reared in Winnsboro after his family moved here when he was 5 years old. He knew that medicine was his calling early on and wrote in his Winnsboro High School yearbook that his goal in life was to be a physician. After graduating at 16 years old, he went to work on his dream and started college at Tulane University. His plans took a detour, however, when the United States entered World War II, and he left to serve in the Navy as a medical corpsman. After returning home, Baldwin married his true love, Monnie Sharp of Winnsboro - who would remain his partner in life as well as an asset in his medical practice by helping him keep books and good relations with his patients. Baldwin would return to school after his marriage to finish his degree at Louisiana Tech and LSU Medical School in New Orleans and completed his medical residency in family medicine in Shreveport. Dr. Baldwin delivered around 2,500 babies, many of which he has had the pleasure of caring for as they grew up and had children and even grandchildren of their own. He gave his patients a listening ear and a kind heart. After years of house calls and office visits caring for the sick in Winnsboro, Dr. Baldwin decided to further his education in 1980 and complete a residency in diagnostic radiology at LSU in New Orleans. He is a member of the American Medical Association and the Delta Medical Society and has served a chief of staff of Franklin Medical Center many times. His service to the community extends beyond his medical practice and he has been a faithful parishioner of St. Mary's Catholic Church, a long-time member of the Winnsboro Lion's Club and with Winnsboro-Franklin Parish Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Baldwin a former Eagle Scout, served as Scoutmaster for Troop 53 for 10 years. He loved golf and enjoyed playing with his many friends. He is preceded in death by his parents G. R. and Elsie Borne Baldwin and one brother Richard Benjamin Baldwin. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Monnie Baldwin; 3 children and their spouses Tommy and Pam Baldwin, Ricky and Joan Baldwin and Susan and Noble Ellington all of Winnsboro, LA, grandchildren Brian Baldwin of Homer, Ben and Angela Baldwin of Minden, LA, Lauren and Chris Lundgren of Baton Rouge, Robert Baldwin of Winnsboro, Leslie and Paul Whittington of Abbeville, LA; Michael Ellington of Baton Rouge, LA; Tyler Ellington of West Monroe, LA; and Elizabeth Ellington of Baton Rouge, LA; three great-grandchildren Mary Elizabeth Baldwin; Ethan and Elle Ann Baldwin. Serving as pallbearers will be grandsons and grandsons-in-laws. Honorary pallbearers will be R. V. Arnold, Dwaine Boothe, Leo Cheek, Howard Childs, John Cuny, George Gowan, Jimmy Guice, Tommy Hatfield, Buck Hollis, Blake Kramer, James McLemore, Ray Sharp, Nick Stephens and Franklin Medical Center Staff Physicians. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or St. Mary's Catholic Church. Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on May 11, 2012

Mary Louise Wheeler Barnes Visitation for Mary Louise Wheeler Barnes, 91, of Lafayette, LA, formerly of Monroe, will be held Saturday, May 12, 2012, from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. The funeral service will follow at 3:00 PM with Mr. Don DeLukie officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Barnes was born in Fulton, MS on November 17, 1920 and passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at Magnolia Estates in Lafayette, LA. She was a life-long faithful member of the Church of Christ, locally Jackson Street Church of Christ. Mrs. Barnes was one of eleven children, and loved her family dearly. She was the kindest, most caring person you would ever meet. Mrs. Barnes was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-five years, Howard D. Barnes; and grandson, James Johnston. Survivors include her son, Lester Barnes and wife Lorrie of West Monroe; daughter, Mitzie Barnes Finley and husband Robin of Lafayette, LA; granddaughters, Tina Clark and Melinda Clark both of Houston, TX; grandsons, Kevin Barnes of Houston, TX, D. J. Johnston and wife Sylvia of Albuquerque, NM; granddaughter, Cheri C. Blair of New Orleans, LA; grandson, Adam D. Blair and wife Stephanie of Aliso Viejo, CA; granddaughters, Debra Barrett of Birmingham, AL and Tamara Finley of Las Vegas, NV; grandson, Michael Finley of Las Vegas, NV; sisters, Jackie Brumley, Betty Jeffcoat, Carolyn Smith, and Molly Smith; and many nieces and nephews. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 11, 2012

Glynne Ingram Brooks Funeral Services for Mrs. Glynne Ingram Brooks, 87, of West Monroe, LA will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 12, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Reverend Cory Bruce, Dr. Kenneth Thompson, Reverend Jimmy Eppinette, Reverend Oda "Tuck" Roberts, Reverend Mark Fenn, and Reverend Woods Watson officiating. Interment will follow in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Allie Glynne Ingram Brooks was born on December 19, 1924 in Shreveport, Louisiana, and went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 9, 2012. She was at home surrounded by her loved ones. Glynne, the devoted wife of the late Reverend Paul E. Brooks, was a caring and loving mother to her two daughters, Paula Brooks Sommer and Jan Brooks Frost. Her drive to help others was carried out in her thirty plus year career as a dedicated Social Worker at the Richland Parish Welfare Office, where she moved from assisting others to supervisor, to Richland Parish Administrator. Outside of work, her love for others was demonstrated through her ministering to church families alongside her husband for 57 years as a pastor's wife. She enjoyed being the Minister of Music at various churches, where he served as a minister. Glynne's secret ambition was to become a doctor. After graduation from Louisiana Tech University, she was accepted into medical school, but never attended, choosing instead to marry her "true love". She would fulfill her dream of caring for people during their health challenges by staying with friends and relatives during illness and taking care of them when they returned home from the hospital after surgery. Mrs. Brooks was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Paul E. Brooks, her parents, Glenn Boy and Allie Murrel Ingram, grandparents Minnie and Lawrence Horne of Shreveport, LA, father and mother-in-law, Reverend Leondis and Eloise Brooks, of Sicily Island, LA, brother Richard Ingram and wife Betty of Shreveport, La., brothers and sister-in-law, Aubrey and Thelma Brooks of Sicily Island, LA, Madison and Nelda Brooks of Johnson City, TN, Dargan Brooks of Marshall, TX, Kerfoot and Grace Brooks, of Jena, LA, J. Dodd Brooks of Monroe, LA, Reverend Shadrach and Bess Brooks of Crowley, LA, sister Hasseltine Brooks DeBoe and husband Freeman of Vicksburg, MS, nephews Lee Wayland Brooks of Monroe, LA; Richard Ingram, Jr. of Shreveport, LA, and Kerfoot G. Brooks Jr. of Jena, LA. Those remaining to cherish her memory are her sister, Bertha Mae Roberts, of Shreveport, LA; daughter, Paula and her husband Charles Sommer of Arlington, TX, daughter Jan and her husband, Darrel Frost of West Monroe, LA; Darrel's parents Glen and Barbara Frost of West Monroe, LA. Her grandchildren who will miss her include; Brooks Sommer of Arlington, TX; Charles Sommer IV and wife Jenny of Houston,TX; James Sommer and wife Kelley of Lakewood Ranch, FL; Anthony and Tami Sommer of Fort Worth, TX, Reverend Cory Bruce and wife Melissa of Harrisonburg, LA; Linsey Bruce of Columbia, LA., Billy Bruce and wife Ashley of Mangham, La; Brandi Bruce Cordill and husband Joey of Winnsboro, LA; Ashley and Tyler Frost of West Monroe, LA. Her great grandchildren Connor and Kaden Hatten, twins, Cooper and Madison Bruce, Kennedy Bruce, Jackson, Jacob, and Bruce Cordill, Cristena, Alex, Audrey, Mary, Mitchell, Andrew, Carissa, Elizabeth, and Violet Sommer. And many loving nephews, nieces, and special friends. Pallbearers will be Billy Bruce, J Dodd Brooks, Craig Brooks, Keith Guice, Tommy Aswell, and Richard Davis. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jim Bruce, Dr. John Brooks, Malvin Sistrunk, Tom Van Zyle, Dr. Donald Hammett, Deacons that served while Reverend Brooks was minister of First Baptist Church, Mangham and Longstraw Baptist Church, Choudrant. Special thanks to staff of Dr. Donald Hammett, Premier Hospice, TruCare Home Health, private caretakers Shelia, Carolyn, Panecia, and Sherlandra. Thanks also to Barbara Frost, Denise Ayo, Sue King and Sue Ambrose for coming at a moment's notice to help as needed; Ann Fenn for singing and serving as pianist and Richard Davis for singing her favorite "The Anchor Holds". Visitation will be held at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe on Friday, May 11, 2012 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Memorials can be made to the Gideons and the Baptist Children's Home. For it is said of her "And her children rise up and call her blessed." Proverbs 31. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 11, 2012

Virginia Katherine Coronado Gray Funeral services for Virginia Katherine Coronado Gray, 74, of West Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, May 12, 2012, at St. Paschal's Catholic Church with Rev. Frank Coens officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Gray passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012, after a brief illness. She was a member of St. Paschal's Catholic Church and a former member of Sacred Heart Church in Rayville, LA. Mrs. Gray retired from Entergy as office manager of the Winnsboro branch. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, H. C. "June" Gray, Jr.; brothers, Danny Dean and wife Patricia, and Russell "Lane" Dean and wife Cheryl; numerous nieces and nephews, and special friend, Sallie Williams. Pallbearers will be Heath Williams, Daniel Dean, Chuck Gray, Art Gray, Brian Saddler, and Kendal Case. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Heath, Jerry Saddler, George Thames, Tommy Pailette, Gary L. Williams, Sr., and Gary Lynn Williams, Jr. 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 special thanks to Hospice Family Alliance and to all the family and friends for all their help and prayers, especially Kelli Gray and Myrtis Felter. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 11, 2012

Charles M. Tillman Graveside services for Mr. Charles M. Tillman, 87, of Mangham, LA will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Lone Cherry Baptist Church Cemetery, Mangham, LA with Rev. John Holdiness officiating. Services are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville. He is survived by Katharine Parham Tillman of Mangham, LA, his wife of 67 years; three children, Kyle G. Tillman and wife Susan of Houston, TX, Sheila K. Tillman of Monroe, LA, and Cheryl F. Weston and husband Roy of Zachary, LA; his sister Evelyene T. Miles of Baton Rouge, LA, his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mr. Tillman was preceded in death by his parents Harvey and Lillie Tillman. Memorials to educational efforts for children are encouraged. Online registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on May 11, 2012

Olive Sherrard Warren A memorial service for Mrs. Olive Sherrard Warren, age 94, will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12, 2012 at First United Methodist Church in Bastrop, LA. Visitation with the family will be 2:30 p.m. until service time at the church. Mrs. Warren, a resident of Bastrop, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2012. From 1950 to 1998 she was the secretary and treasurer for First United Methodist Church, where she was a member. She was a member of the choir, active in Sunday School, and a member of the United Methodist Women. Mrs. Warren was also an original member of the Morehouse General Ladies Auxillary. She is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Jack Warren; two brothers, Alvie Sherrard and Guy Sherrard; and three sisters, Annie Coverdale, Lou Updegraff, and Irma Brook. Mrs. Warren is survived by daughter, Elizabeth Warren Jeffries and husband David of Mobile, AL; son, James Sherrard Warren and wife Linda of Roswell, GA; four grandchildren, Jim Jeffries and wife Virginia of Mobile, AL, John Jeffries and wife Treesie of Mobile, AL, David Warren and wife Joy of Auburn, AL; Lisa Warren DeGrange and husband Mark of Columbus, MS; and ten great grandchildren. Grandsons and great grandsons, Jim Jeffries, John Jeffries, David Warren, Mark DeGrange, Thomas DeGrange, and John Warren Jeffries will serve as pallbearers for the private committal service to be held at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church or the charity of the donor's choice . Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Published in The News Star on May 11, 2012

Robert Baker, 78 BENTON — Robert "Bob" Baker, a retired railroad conductor, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Burial will be in Rose-Neath Cemetery, Bossier.

Lorene Campbell, 94 GRAYSON — Lorene Malcomb Campbell died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. Friday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in the Columbia Hill Cemetery.

Booker T. Hall Jr., 59 RAYVILLE — Booker T. Hall Jr. died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Love Charity Cemetery under the direction of Loche's Mortuary, Bastrop.

Martha Hamilton, 63 Martha Brown Hamilton of Monroe, a homemaker, died May 3. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Bright Oak Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Garden.

Willie Harrington, 81 GILBERT — Willie L. "Bill" Harrington, a retired teacher, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at New Macedonia Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Sunday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Holly Grove Cemetery, Wisner.

Thomas Hudson, 80 TALLULAH — Thomas Hudson, a bus driver, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater One Christian Fellowship Church, Delhi. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in Waverly Cemetery.

Juanita Jones, 58 WINNSBORO — Juanita Jones, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Fort Necessity Baptist Church. Visitation will be 5:30-9 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Fort Necessity Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Joe Lindsey, 46 Joe E. Lindsey of Luna, owner-operator of West Monroe Mobile Homes, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe

Jessie Mack, 83 RAYVILLE — Jessie Mack, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at 11 a.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Dubach.

Dawn Murphy, 45 Dawn Murphy of Monroe died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Ararat Cemetery, Downsville. Visitation is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Carrie Porter, 69 Carrie Porter of Monroe, a homemaker, died May 2. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Bethel Church of God In Christ. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia City Cemetery.

Jeannette Swearingen, 90 SHREVEPORT — Jeannette Christine Cadwallader Swearingen died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Broadmoor Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in Centuries Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick's Rose-Neath Funeral Home.

Juliette Tolliver. 69 FERRIDAY — Juliette Tolliver, a homemaker, died May 1. Services are at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Greater St. Reed Baptist Church. Burial will be in Ferriday City Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mary Ward, 67 TALLULAH — Mary Ward, a homemaker, died April 30. 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.

Leo Watkins, 81 TALLULAH — Leo Watkins, a retired custodian, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.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 Zion Cemetery, Sondheimer.

LaTrenda Woods, 31 LaTrenda Woods of Monroe, an assistant manager, died May 2. Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Garden under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Baldwin, Dr. Vernon T.: 2 p.m. Friday, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Winnsboro. Byrnside, George William: 11 a.m. Saturday, Trinity United Methodist Church, Ruston. Carpenter, Clara Finley: 11 a.m. Saturday, Central Baptist No. 1 Church. Childress, Herbert "H.L.": noon Friday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Fields, Airstean Horne: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Bastrop. Hill, Laquorial "Danny": 2 p.m. Saturday, Ivory Chapel Baptist Church, Bastrop. Hubbard, Jean: 2 p.m. Friday, The Family Church, Winnfield. Pierson, Theather: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Luke Baptist Church, Bonita. Singleton, Betty Jean Williams Sullivan: 11 a.m. Friday, New Light Baptist Church. Tarver, Emma: 11 a.m. Saturday, Zion Travelers Baptist Church, Monroe. Wheeler, Marilyn: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pine Hill Baptist Church, Rayville.

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

James LaRoue Born September 16, 1923 in Zwolle, Louisiana, James LaRoue, better known as Coach LaRoue, passed away in Glenwood Regional Medical Center, West Monroe, Louisiana at 4:45 p.m., Thursday, May 10, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Annie Sepulvado Laroux and Edward LaRoux, three brothers, Henry, Willie, and Hobert, five sisters, Angeline, Mabel, Corrine, Roselyn, and Ivy, one son, James Bertis LaRoue, and step-son Marcus Blackmon. Mr. LaRoue is survived by his wife, Florence A. LaRoue of West Monroe, his daughter, Judith LaRoue; grandchildren, Sean Smith, wife Tricia (Logan and Lilli Kate), Jennifer Johnson, husband Brian (Olivia), Melanie Smith (Zachary), and Susanna Deshotel, husband Mark (Brennan and Dominic); two sisters, Josephine Maddox and Joyce Lacis; two step-sons and their wives, Larry and Stephanie Blackmon and Dennis and Alita Blackmon; and a host of nieces and nephews. Coach LaRoue was an educator for 32 years in Sabine and Natchitoches Parishes, and three years at St. Mary's High School where he was inducted into the St. Mary's Hall of Fame. During his career, he was Recreation Director for the City of Natchitoches. Following retirement, Coach LaRoue returned to St. Mary's to serve as Athletic Director. In the Spring of 1994 the city honored him with "James LaRoue Day" and the little league baseball field at City Park was named "James LaRoue Field". LaRoue graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1943. He served in the United States Army, 163rd Infantry, 41st Division. Following VJ Day, Mr. LaRoue served in the first occupational troops in Japan. He married Cleola Ammons in 1946 and they had two children, Judith and Bert. A graduate of Northwestern State University, he held a masters degree. He and his widow, "Miss Reenie" resided in Shreveport, Natchitoches, and West Monroe during their 18 year marriage. James LaRoue's funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 12, 2012, at The First Baptist Church, Natchitoches with burial in Memory Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends an hour prior to service at the church. A gathering will be hosted by the family, in the Bostick Room at the church, following the services. Memorials may be made to the Natchitoches Parish Special Olympics, Attention Special Education Department, Natchitoches Parish School Board, 310 Royal Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457. Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home Natchitoches, LA Published in The News Star on May 12, 2012

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

H. Earl Breaux Private family services for H. Earl Breaux, 75, of Monroe, will be held Monday, May 14, 2012 with Dr. Allison Moody officiating. Friends are invited to a reception at 10:15 AM Monday in the Fellowship Hall at the First Presbyterian Church in Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Breaux passed away Thursday, May 10, 2012, at St. Francis Medical Center. Earl was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Monroe and retired from three occupations, State of Louisiana as Probation and Parole Officer, Director of ULM Police Academy, and Warden of Ouachita Parish Correction Center. Survivors include his wife, Barbara P. Breaux; sons, Douglas Breaux and Keith Breaux; five grandchildren, Jennifer, Brian, Brandon, Stephen, and Jessica; brother, Allen Breaux; three nephews, and numerous great nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, La Published in The News Star on May 13, 2012

Ms. Lou Edna Broadway Funeral services for Ms. Lou Edna Broadway, 79, of West Monroe will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday May 14, 2012 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Ricky Baker and Rev. Milton Pray officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Ms. Broadway was born on August 27, 1932 and passed away on May 12, 2012 in West Monroe. She was a member of the Ridge Avenue Baptist Church in West Monroe. Ms. Broadway was a teacher with the Ouachita Parish School System for over forty years. She is preceded in death by her parents George and Lottie Broadway; brother George E. Broadway and sister, Annette Gordy. Survivors include her niece and caregiver, Betsy Broadway; sisters, Clara Ola Clark, and Dorothy Kay Taylor; brothers, Marion L. Broadway and Nathaniel Broadway; and by a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers will be her great- great nephews. Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. until service time Monday May 14, 2012 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Special thank you to the staff of Rosemont Assisted Living and her hospice nurse Natalie for the special care of Ms. Broadway. Online registry/condolences:www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 13, 2012

Mrs. Alma 'Pat' Corley Funeral services for Mrs. Alma 'Pat' Corley, 89 of West Monroe will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at McGuire United Methodist Church. Rev. Michi Head will be officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Corley was born January 17, 1923 in Forest, LA, to parents R.C. and Nora Patrick, and passed away May 11, 2012 in Baton Rouge, LA. Alma was retired as co-owner of Modern Fabrics with long time friend Jesse McCormick. She was a member of McGuire United Methodist Church and was the head of the prayer chain there for many years. Alma led the Thursday worship service at Ridgecrest Nursing Home for over twenty years. Mrs. Corley is preceded in death by her parents and her husband James P. Corley, Sr. Alma is survived by daughters Janet Roark of Cedar Hill, TX, and Jamie Wilson and husband Eddie of Baton Rouge; a son James P. Corley, Jr. and wife Belinda of West Monroe; grandsons Stewart Wilson and wife Casey, and Dennis Wilson; granddaughters Polly Fontenot and husband Russell, and Arlene Mani and husband Mani; a sister Mildred Patrick Shields; brother R.C. Patrick, Jr. and wife Leetha; and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation will be at McGuire United Methodist Church, from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM, Tuesday, May 15, 2012, one hour prior to service. Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 989, West Monroe, LA 71294-0989. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 13, 2012

Mary Elizabeth Crow Mary Elizabeth Crow, 90 of Marion, LA passed away Thursday, May 10, 2012 in Punta Gorda, FL. She was the daughter of Arthur and Mary (Overton) Keller, born December 12, 1921 in Charlotte, NC. Mary served in the US Navy as teletype. Mary was a member of First Baptist Church in Marion. She enjoyed sewing, working in her garden and was an avid reader. Mary will be greatly missed by her sister-in-law, Ruby Spiller; four legged companion, Matilda and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Murphy, son, Doyle, 2 brothers and 5 sisters. A visitation will be 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday, May 14, 2012, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at First Baptist Church in Marion. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to First Baptist Church in Marion. Pallbearers will be Jody Cook, Owen Turner, Phillip Baker, Jerry Baker, Jimmy Keller, and Jeff Keller. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on May 13, 2012

JUDITH C. YARBERRY HOLLAND Funeral services for Judith C. Yarberry Holland will be held Monday, May 14, 2012, at 3:00 PM at the Burkhalter Chapel of Trinity United Methodist Church, in Ruston. Officiating the service will be Rev. Brian Mercer, with interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Ruston under the direction of Kilpatrick's Funeral Home. Mrs. Holland was born on May 31, 1928 in Ruston, Louisiana and died Friday, May 11, 2012 at her home in Ruston after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel D. and Leola S. Clinton, and husband Alfred E. Holland. Mrs. Holland received her Master's Degree from Louisiana Tech University and was a lifelong educator. She began her teaching career as the first elementary art teacher in Lincoln Parish and went on to teach first grade at Hillcrest Elementary School in Ruston until her retirement. She is survived by two daughters, Nancy Y. Diaz and husband, Eliot Diaz, and Ellen Y. Galligan and husband, Gene Galligan; granddaughters Sarah K. and Dinah V. Diaz and grandson Kyle Galligan and wife, Lacy Galligan. Visitation will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church Monday, May 14, from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM. The family wishes to extend heartfelt appreciation to the staff and loving caregivers of Professional Hospice Care. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on May 13, 2012

Barbara Dean Smith Barbara Dean Smith of Farmerville, La was born on April 18, 1934 and passed away on May 11, 2012. A funeral service will be held at 2:00p.m., Monday, May 14, 2012 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Rocky Branch with ministers, Brian McAllister, Mickey Bounds and Connie Ward officiating. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 5-9 p.m. at the church. Interment will follow services at Rocky Branch Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home. Barbara was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and homemaker. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She enjoyed arts and crafts, and spending time with her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband Reginald Smith; parents, Arvis Turnage and Gladys McPherson Barbara is survived by her children, Phillip Smith and wife Pam of Rocky Branch, LA; Randy Smith and wife Kathy of Rocky Branch, LA; LaJuana Chapman of Rocky Branch, LA; Tracy Smith and wife Donna of Rocky Branch, LA; sister, Charlotte Beaird and husband David of Doyline, LA; nephew, David M. Beaird III and wife Abigail of Dallas, TX; sister-in-laws, Marilyn Smith of Rocky Branch; Sarah Smith of Rocky Branch. Also survived by 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends. Pallbearers will be Wade Chapman, Will Smith, Kyle Smith, Matt Temple, David M. Beaird III Honorary pallbearers will be J.C. Honeycutt, Dickie Chapman, Bob Chapman Special Thanks to Dr. Ferguson, Dr. Rauletson and First Choice Hospice. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 13, 2012

Nell Thornell Funeral services for Nell Thornell, 88, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, May 14, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Chad Brooks officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Thornell passed away Friday, May 11, 2012, at St. Francis Medical Center. Mrs. Thornell was preceded in death by her husband, Garnett Thornell; and son, George Thornell. Survivors include her children, James Thornell of Monroe, Ron Thornell and wife Jan of Houston, TX, and Judy Milton of Monroe; grandchildren, Kim McCaa, Danielle Vance, Meredith Brooks, Megan Thornell, Justin Thornell, and Sara Milton; several great grandchildren, sister, Gladys Hogg of Hattiesburg, MS; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, La Published in The News Star on May 13, 2012

Ellen Smith Wyant Funeral services for Ellen L. Wyant will be held 2pm Monday May 14, 2012 from the sanctuary of Holum Baptist Church, east of Grayson. Rev. Buford Brady and Rev. Winston McCarty will be officiating the service. Interment will follow in the church cemetery under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. Visitation will be on Sunday evening May 13, at the funeral home from 5:00PM to 7:00PM. Ellen L. Wyant was born on January 17, 1944 to the union of her parents Clayton and Jessie Brown Oliveaux, and passed from this life on Saturday May 12, 2012 at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe following an extended illness. She was a member of the Holum Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband, Charlie Wyant of Columbia, her children, Lori Garlington and husband Robert, of Monroe; Sharon Dallalio, of Baton Rouge, Calvin H. "C.H." Smith, Jr; of Columbia; Dewayne Smith and wife Sabrina, of Baton Rouge; James Smith and wife Amy, of Oklahoma, and Aubrey Wyant of Columbia. She is also survived by her step-children, Ronald Wyant and wife Pat, of Columbia; Therion Wyant and wife Mary, of West Monroe; and Jamie Wyant and wife Linda, of Waskom, Texas; her brothers and sisters, Joyce Canterberry and husband Floyd, of Grayson; Billy Oliveaux and wife Frances, of Columbia; Jerry Oliveaux of Columbia; and Frank Oliveaux and wife GiGi, of Vivian Virginia; her grandchildren, Kacey Roberts, Justin Roberts, Faren Wise, Logan Dallalio, Serena Smith, Michael Smith, Daniel Smith, and Dylan Smith; her great-grandchildren, Tanner Roberts, Brianna Roberts, and Gavin Davis. Online registry/ condolences: riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home 7131 U S Highway 165 Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on May 13, 2012

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

Jimeree Brooks Funeral services for Jimeree Brooks, 91, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum with Rev. William Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Brooks was born November 17, 1920 in Winnsboro, LA and passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012, at Avalon Place. She was a member of Lakeshore Baptist Church and was extremely active in her church and community. Mrs. Brooks was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Leo Brooks; parents, James C. and Ceree Richardson Slaughter; and brother, E. D. "Bud" Slaughter. Survivors include her daughter, Kay Carolyn Brooks; sons, Jim Thomas Brooks and wife Peggy, and Harry Stephen Brooks and wife Shirley; five grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the staff of Avalon Place and Hospice of Caring Hearts for their care of Mrs. Brooks. Memorials may be made to Lakeshore Baptist Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 14, 2012

Linda S. Comeaux Funeral services for Linda S. Comeaux, age 71 of Olla will be held 10AM Tuesday May 15, 2012 from the sanctuary of the Urania First Baptist Church with Bro. Bo Prather and Bro. Jerry Wallace officiating. Interment will follow in the Olla Cemetery under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Olla. Visitation will be on Monday evening May 14, from 5PM to 9PM at the church in Urania. Linda Sue Comeaux was born on August 17, 1940 in New Orleans to the union of her parents Daniel Smalling and Arvilla Lucille Moncrief Smalling, and passed from this life on Sunday May 13, 2012 at the Citizens Medical Center in Columbia following an extended illness. Linda was a devoted Christian and member of the First Baptist Church of Urania, where she taught Sunday school for many years. Her passion was teaching Bible studies and child evangelism. She had a great love for her friends and family and loved to sew. She was co-owner and manager of the Olla Fabric Shop, and was employed by the LaSalle Parish School Board, where she worked at the Olla Elementary School and LaSalle High School. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed cooking for her family and friends. The family would like to express their thanks to the staff of the Haven Nursing Center, and Citizens Medical Center for their care during her illness. A special thanks to Dr. Robert Connell, Dr. Russell Cummings, and the Emergency Room Physicians and staff for their excellent care. Survivors include her husband of fifty three years W.C. Comeaux of Olla; her son, Danny Comeaux and wife Laurel of Olla; her daughter Kim Loe and husband Ronnie of Jena. She also leaves her grandchildren Daniel Comeaux and wife Maddie of Dallas, Texas; and Britni Vise and husband Jeremy of Sibley; and one great-grandchild, Nathan Vise. Pallbearers include Kevin Daughtery, Ben Wilson, Ron Skinner, Gene Steen, Glen Henderson, and William Moody. Honorary pallbearers include Joe Wilson, Don McCleery, Jeff Roberts, Bob Campo, and Neal Allen. In lieu of flowers any planned memorials may be made to the Urania First Baptist Church Building Fund, or to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. Online registry/ condolences: riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home 4823 Main Street 165 Olla, LA Published in The News Star on May 14, 2012Rosalie Adley, 92 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Rosalie Adley, a cook, died Tuesday, Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday, at Heavenly Rest Cemetery under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home.

Mary Barnes, 91 LAFAYETTE — Mary Louise Wheeler Barnes, formerly of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday until service time at the chapel. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

H. Earl Breaux, 75 H. Earl Breaux of Monroe, a retired probation and parole officer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Glynne Brooks, 87 Glynne Ingram Brooks of West Monroe, a retired administrator for the Office of Family Services, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Interment will be held at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mary E. Crow, 90 MARION — Mary Elizabeth Crow, a Homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Sadie Cemetery.

Roderick H. Gable, 73 RAYVILLE — Roderick H. Gable, a retired car salesman, died Monday. Services were Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Virginia K. Gray, 74 Virginia Katherine Coronado Gray of West Monroe, retired from Entergy, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Paschal's Catholic Church, West Monroe. Interment will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Ruby Hudson, 76 TALLULAH — Ruby Hudson died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Randy D. McWilliams, 50 RAYVILLE — Randy Dale McWilliams, a drywall finisher, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Shady Grove Church of God, Holly Ridge. Visitation is 4 p.m. Saturday until time of service Sunday at the church. Burial will be in Lynn Cemetery, Archibald, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

Charles M. Tillman, 87 MANGHAM — Charles M. Tillman, a retired school superintendent, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Lone Cherry Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Byrnside, George William: 11 a.m. Saturday, Trinity United Methodist Church, Ruston. Carpenter, Clara Finley: 11 a.m. Saturday, Central Baptist No. 1 Church. Fields, Airstean Horne: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Bastrop. Haal, Booker T. Jr.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Rayville. Hamilton, Martha Brown: 11 a.m. Saturday, Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe. Harrington, Willie L. "Bill": 11 a.m. Monday, New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert. Hill, Laquorial "Danny": 2 p.m. Saturday, Ivory Chapel Baptist Church, Bastrop. Judson, Thomas: 11 a.m. Greater One Christian Fellowship Church, Delhi. Jones, Juanita: 11 a.m. Saturday, Fort Necessity Baptist Church. Mack, Jessie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville. Murphy, Dawn: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Ararat Cemetery, Downsville. Pierson, Theather: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Luke Baptist Church, Bonita. Porter, Carrie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe. Singleton, Betty Jean Williams Sullivan: 11 a.m. Friday, New Light Baptist Church. Swearingen, Jeannette Christine Cadwallader: 11 a.m. Saturday, Broadmoore Memorial Chapel, Shreveport. Tarver, Emma: 11 a.m. Saturday, Zion Travelers Baptist Church, Monroe. Tolliver, Juliette: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Greater St. Reed Baptist Church, Ferriday. Ward, Mary: 1 p.m. Saturday, Frist Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Watkins, Leo: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Wheeler, Marilyn: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pine Hill Baptist Church, Rayville. Woods, LaTrenda: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe. May 11, 2012

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

Mildred Bamburg Kane Funeral services for Mildred Bamburg Kane, 90, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Jimmy Fletcher and Rev. Gene Benson officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Calhoun, LA, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Mrs. Kane was born on September 17, 1921 and went to be with the Lord on May 13, 2012. Mildred was a retired LPN from St. Francis Medical Center where she worked for 20 plus years. She was an active member of Lapine Assembly of God Church. Mrs. Kane was preceded in death by her husband Luther Kane, daughter, Linda Parrott, grandsons, Dusty Kane, Christopher Quinlin, Ryan Quinlin and granddaughter, Raelynn Hudleston. Survivors include her sons, Danny Kane and wife Linda, Johnny Kane, L.V. Kane and wife June; daughters, Judy Hudleston and husband David, Sherry Walker and husband Billy; son-in-law, Ben Parrott; brothers, Milton Bamburg and wife Sue, Richard Bamburg and wife Betty; sister-in-law, Mickey Bamburg; 17 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren, 23 great great grandchildren; special friends Edith Smalling and Shirley Neal and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jonah Kane, Kenneth Hudleston, Ronald Hudleston, Donald Hudleston, Scott Hudleston, and Kerry Shaw. Honorary pallbearers will be Neil Parrott, Sam Parrott, JL Kane, Shane Boseman, and Kelly Boseman. Affectionally known by her grandchildren as Ma Maw Ribbit, she had a hand in raising most of them with her wisdom and advice. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Tuesday May 15, 2012, at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. We would like to express a special thanks to any of the staff at St. Francis Medical Center that worked with our mother, especially the doctors and nurses on the 5th floor. Her care could not have been better. We love you Ma-Maw Ribbit. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 15, 2012

Bernice Crosby Smith Funeral services for Bernice Crosby Smith, 68, of Ouachita City, will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with J. R. Wells and Larry Bryant officiating. Interment will follow at Ouachita City Cemetery. Mrs. Smith was born on August 2, 1943 in Monroe, LA and passed away May 13, 2012 in Ouachita City. She was owner and operator of Smith's Café in Sterlington, LA for 26 years. Mrs. Smith was a hard worker, loving wife and mother. She was devoted to her family and loved by many people. She will be forever missed. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her mother, Fannie Wall; and sister, Betty Pratt. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Charles H. Smith of Ouachita City, LA; three sons, Randy and wife Sharon Smith of Ouachita City, Ronny and wife Terri Smith of Spencer, LA, and Matt and wife Stacy Smith, of Ouachita City; stepson, Mike Smith and wife Jo of Choudrant, LA; sister, JoAnn Cappo of Monroe, LA; nine grandchildren, Heath, Randi Rene, Whitney, Logan, DJ, Emily, Sydney, Courtney, and Chloe; five great grandchildren, Dylan, Landry, Alissa, Daylen, and Mykah; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Pallbearers will be Heath Smith, Logan Smith, Stacy Cappo, Larry Bryant, Gary Blake, and Darren Balsamo. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family wishes to extend their thanks to Doctor's Hospice. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 15, 2012

Jimeree Brooks, 91 Jimeree Brooks of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Linda S. Comeaux, 71 OLLA — Linda S. Comeaux, a fabric shop manager, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, Urania. Visitation is 8 a.m. Tuesday at the church until service time. Burial will be in Olla Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Regina R. Datlovsky, 43 EROS — Regina Renee Datlovsky, a homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Chatham Cemetery, Chatham. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Louis J. Evans III, 29 MONTEREY — Louis Joseph "Joe Country" Evans III, a riverboat captain at Canal Barge in Belle Chasse, died Friday. Services are noon Thursday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Corley, Alma "Pat": 11 a.m. Tuesday, McGuire United Methodist Church, West Monroe. Crow, Mary Elizabeth: 10 a.m. Tuesday, First Baptist Church, Marion. Webb, Francis Lois: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Gwin Cemetery, Mangham.

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

Mary Elaine Williams Graveside services for Mrs. Mary Elaine Williams, 86 of Winnsboro, will be at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at Chase Cemetery, Chase, LA., with Rev. Howard Childs and Rev. Hank Hankins officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Williams was a homemaker and was born on June 19, 1925 and passed away on May 15, 2012. Survivors include: daughters, Ellen Nelson of West Monroe and Mary Alice Lee of Columbia, LA.; sons, John Henry Williams, Jr. and Michael Ross Williams of New Iberia, LA.; 4 grandchildren: James Garland Nelson, Christopher Michael Nelson, Natalie Nicole Poole, and Justin Brent Lee; 5 great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on May 16, 2012

Judy Crawford, 66 DUBACH — Judy Crawford died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

James W. Fields Sr., 84 ALTO — James Wilfred Fields Sr., a postal carrier, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Carl E. Free Jr., 79 MANGHAM — Carl E. Free Jr., a motorman, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Lone Cherry Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Lone Cherry Cemetery.

Jonathan Green, 38 MINDEN — Jonathan Green, a laborer, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Miller Pioneer Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Sheppard Street Cemetery.

William L. Hill, 79 William "Wild Bill" Lawrence Hill, a pest control contractor, died Sunday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 8 a.m. Saturday before services. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Frank Howard Jr., 82 JONESBORO — Frank Howard died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Southern Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Antioch Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery, Quitman.

Sydney Jackson, 64 Sydney Jackson of West Monroe, a laborer, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mildred B. Kane, 90 Mildred Bamburg Kane of West Monroe, a licensed practical nurse, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Wednesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

James Martin, 62 HOUSTON — James Martin, formerly of Delhi, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Christine Pratt, 58 OLATHE, Kan. — Christine Pratt, formerly of Monroe, died Saturday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Friday at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, Kansas City, Mo. Arrangements are under the direction of Kansas City Funeral Directors.

Jerry Richard, 52 SANTABOLO, Calif. — Jerry Richard, formerly of Marion, a carpenter, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Pearlie Simon, 67 TALLULAH — Pearlie Page Simon, a certified nursing assistant, died May 9. Services are noon Thursday at Travelers Rest Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Wednesday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery.

Bernice Smith, 68 Bernice Crosby Smith of Sterlington, owner-operator of Smith's Cafe, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Ouachita City Cemetery.

Theresa Swayzer-Thomas, 62 WINNSBORO — Theresa Belle Swayzer-Thomas, a teacher, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Thursday at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home and 9 a.m. Friday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Sims-Gethsemane Memorial Gardens

. Katie Vaughn, 84 MANGHAM — Katie Vaughn, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Rosetta Webb, 87 WINNSBORO — Rosetta Webb, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery.

Martha White, 81 BROOKLYN, Miss. — Martha White, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville and Hall-Fairley Mortuary, Hattiesburg, Miss.

Mary Williams, 86 WINNSBORO — Mary Elaine Williams, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 4 p.m. Wednesday at Chase Cemetery, Chase. Visitation is 1-3 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Datlovsky, Regina Renee: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Chatham Cemetery, Chatham. Evans III, Louis Joseph "Joe Country": noon Thursday, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

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

Ross Albert Barfield Funeral Services for Ross Albert Barfield, 70, of West Monroe will be held at 3:00 PM, Friday May 18, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Jeff Luellen and Dr. Dennis Swanberg officiating. Interment will follow in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens Mausoleum, West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mr. Barfield was born on March 12, 1942 in Winnsboro, LA, and passed away on May 16, 2012 at his residence with his family at his side. Ross was a member of Hyde Park Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA. He retired from the Louisiana Department of Transportation as Statewide Supervisor of Right of Way and was currently employed with Comstock Oil and Gas as a Landman. Ross is preceded in death by his siblings, Marjorie Nell Mason, Cabert Barfield, and James Barfield. Survivors include his wife Gloria Boutwell Barfield; daughter, Kimberly Barfield Lolley and her husband, Dr. Tom Lolley; son, Brian Ross Barfield and his wife, Mary; sister, Jeanette Sharbano; grandchildren, Sarah Katherine Drost, Thomas Ross and Jonathan Paul Barfield, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Rusty Barfield, Randy Barfield, Ronnie Barfield, Darryl Boutwell, Gary Humphries and Ken Mason. Honorary Pallbearers will be Gary Waldroup, John Albert Majors, Bill Dorsey and the employees of Comstock Oil and Gas. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Thursday, May 17, 2012, at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the Hyde Park Baptist Church Bus/ Building Funds or to the charity of your choice . The family would like to give a special thank you to the many family and friends for your thoughtfulness during his illness, and also to the staff of Louisiana Hospice. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 17, 2012

Lorene Norman Chambliss Services and interment for Lorene Norman Chambliss of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, May 18, 2012, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Lorene Norman Chambliss was born September 17, 1920, and was a proud "West Texan" throughout her life. Lorene passed away May 15, 2012 in West Monroe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Newton Chambliss, one of the early founders of the Law Firm of Jones, Blackwell, Chambliss, Hobbs and Henry. Lorene was a devoted caregiver to Frank during his final years. Lorene had also been a long-time caregiver to her mother, who lived to the age of 104. During her early years Lorene was a high school Spanish teacher, and later worked with government social services. Lorene Chambliss was known to be a fiercely independent woman who continued to educate herself throughout her lifetime by reading numerous newsletters and the Wall Street Journal. She had a special affinity for animals, particularly her cat "Blackie". Services will be conducted by the Rev. Jon Tellifero, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, West Monroe, LA. Please make donations in lieu of flowers to your favorite charity , or to Hardin-Simmons University, P.O. Box 16100, Abilene, TX 79698. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 17, 2012

Judy Crawford Funeral services for Mrs. Judy Crawford, 66, of Dubach, will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, May 18, 2012, at First Baptist Church Dubach. Rev. Terry Ganey, Dr. Connie Ward, Rev. Barry Joyner, and Rev. Todd Free will be officiating. Interment will follow at Colvin Memorial Cemetery in Unionville under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Mrs. Crawford was born February 10, 1946, in Ruston to parents Preston and Corrie Lee Telford, and passed away May 15, 2012, in Ruston. Mrs. Crawford was a retired Lincoln Parish school teacher of 25 years. More than 20 years of her teaching was at Hico Elementary in Hico. She was an active member of First Baptist Church Dubach where she served as Sunday School teacher and Women's Ministry volunteer among many other responsibilities. Mrs. Crawford is preceded in death by her father Preston Telford and brother John Bruce Telford. Judy is survived by husband J.D. Crawford of Dubach, and sons Brian Crawford and wife Elizabeth of Tallahassee, FL, and Brent Crawford and wife Lindsey of Dubach; grandsons Garrett Crawford, Aaron Crawford, William Crawford, Wade Crawford, Eli Crawford and granddaughter Faith Crawford; mother Corrie Lee Telford of Ruston; brother Jim Telford of Ruston; three nephews and one niece; as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Pallbearers will be Garrett Crawford, Aaron Crawford, Chris Rea, Ty Bryant, Jerry Doss, and Chad Everett. Honorary pallbearers will be Wade Crawford, Eli Crawford, and William Crawford. Visitation will be at First Baptist Church Dubach, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Friday, May 18, 2012, two hours prior to service. Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to First Baptist Church Dubach, P.O. Box 340, Dubach, LA, 71235. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on May 17, 2012

Carl E. Free, Jr. Funeral services for Carl E. Free, Jr. of Mangham, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, May 17, 2012, at Lone Cherry Baptist Church, Mangham, LA, with Rev. Doyle Adams and Rev. Prentis Gandy officiating. Internment will follow in Lone Cherry Cemetery, Mangham, LA, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Carl was born June 08, 1932 in Archibald, LA, and passed away May 15, 2012 in Rayville, LA at the age of 79. He is preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Rona Free; brother, Bobby Dan Free; children, Clayton, Mike and David Paul Free; granddaughter, Heather Searcy; great granddaughter, Nora Free; brother-in-law, Eual Douglas, Sr. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Maxine Free of Mangham; 5-children, John Free of Shreveport, Laura Ann Free of Darbone Lake, LA, Juanita Glass and husband, Sammy of Mangham, Curtis Free and wife, Dewanna of Gilbert, LA, Jeanette Burgess and husband, David of Mangham; brother, Eugene Free and wife, Joyce of Archibald; 4-sisters, Vergie McNease and husband, Coy of West Monroe, Betty Douglas of Olla, LA, Patricia Warren and husband, Carl of Archibald, Helen Austin and husband, Ronald of Eros, LA; 10-grandchildren; 16-great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Chris Glass, Josh Glass, Gene Free, Ted Warren, Kevin Franks, Bobby Dan Free, Mike Olivo, Eual Douglas, Jr. Honorary pallbearer will be Dewayne Searcy. To leave condolences for the family go to brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on May 17, 2012

Danny Joe Fuller Funeral Services for Danny Joe Fuller, 69, of Springfield, MO, will be 2:00 p.m. , Saturday, May 19, 2012, at Full Gospel Temple, 5606 Buncombe Rd., Shreveport, LA 71129. Officiating will be Pastor Lorraine Pennington and John D. Brock. Mr. Fuller was born in Shreveport, LA on July 4, 1942 and he passed away on April 28, 2012 in Springfield, MO at his residence. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, three brothers and one sister. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Jeanette Williams Fuller; two (furry girls) Gracie Louise and Bella Rose. A special young man David Reed Crew that called him Uncle Danny. Mr. Fuller was the Human Resource Director for the K-12 Districts Springfield, MO Public Schools. He retired September 2011. Human Resource Manager for Ford-Bacon and Davis Group, Monroe, LA, for locations throughout the United States. AT&T, Shreveport, LA, Human Resources / Employee Benefits Manager. He was in the U.S. Air Force Reserves for 16 years. He graduated Byrd High School, Shreveport, LA, in 1960 with a 4 year Scholarship to Centenary College, Shreveport, LA, where he graduated with honors in 1969 with a BS degree. He received a MA in 1983 & MBA in 1987 from Louisiana Tech, Ruston, LA. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions or donations may be made to: C.A.R.E. 1328A W. Sunshine, Springfield, MO 65807 Published in The News Star on May 17, 2012

William Lawrence Hill "Wild Bill" William Lawrence Hill "Wild Bill" a local businessman and long time resident of the Monroe, LA. area. Born on April 14, 1933 in Lawrenceburg, TN and died May 13, 2012 at his home in Monroe, La. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Griffin Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Reverand Warren Eckhardt officiating. Visitation will be from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. prior to services. Burial will follow services at Mulhearn Memorial Park in Monroe, LA. He was preceded in death by sister, Pauline Hill, a son, Gordon Lane Hill, and granddaughter, Heather Raquel Holliday He is survived by his six sons, Robert Hill and wife Charity, David Hill, William Hill, Leland Hill, Shelby Hill and wife Annie, Shelton Hill and wife Donna, two daughters, Diana Hill Simmons and husband Mike; Wanda Hill Allen and husband Billy; sister, Marie Hill Schultz and husband Glenn; 22 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; niece, Colleen Sharpton; nephew, Dennis Smith. Also survived by a host of family and friends. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home 7427 Cypress St. West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 17, 2012

Carlton Traweek Funeral services for Carlton Traweek, 65 of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, May 18, 2012 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. William Edwards will be officiating. Interment will follow at Lone Cherry Cemetery, Mangham, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Traweek was born June 4, 1946 in Monroe, LA and passed away May 15, 2012 in Shreveport, LA. He was retired Sergeant from the West Monroe Police Department with over 19 years of service. Mr. Traweek was a member of Riverview Baptist Church. He was an avid racecar builder, owner and racer and if it was broken he fixed it. Mr. Traweek was preceded in death by his parents, Aubrey and Lonez Traweek, brothers, Jimmy and Bobby Traweek, sister, Audrey Harris. Mr. Traweek is survived by his wife of 49 years, Dorothy Traweek; son, Carlton Traweek II and wife Wendy and son, Mike Smalling; daughter, Karla Sikes and fiancé Mark Goza; grandsons, Tommy, Trey and Taylor Traweek; granddaughters, Allison and Scotland Traweek, Jessica and Terry Hancock, and Betsy Young, one great grandson, Cason Hancock; brothers, James and Barbara Traweek and Wayne Traweek; numerous nieces and nephews and his favorite pet Tiger. Pallbearers will be Jerry Stansbury, Bobby Avery, Calvin Woodall, Chris Sasser, Larry Norris and Brent Chapell. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Register, Steve Slocum, Chief Johnny Mitchell, Billy Bagwell and Matt Boyd, Ralph Seay and all active and retired police officers. Special thanks to Bobby Avery, Jerry Stansbury, Calvin Woodall, Willie Buffington the doctors and nurses at LSU in Shreveport and friends and family. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 17, 2012

Ida Nell Gentry, 70 BEEKMAN — Ida Nell Gentry, a retired waitress, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. Friday at Corinth Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Hughes Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Sydney Jackson, 64 Sydney Jackson of West Monroe, a laborer, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Charles King, 80 JONESVILLE — Charles Smithson "Hub" King, a commercial fisherman, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Heard Cemetery, Manifest, under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Shirley Prim, 94 FARMERVILLE — Shirley Prim died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Evans III, Louis Joseph "Joe Country": noon Thursday, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Free Jr., Carl E.: 2 p.m. Thursday, Lone Cherry Baptist Church, Mangham. Green, Jonathan: 11 a.m. Saturday, Miller Pioneer Funeral Home, Minden. Hill, William "Wild Bill" L.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Howard, Frank: 10 a.m. Thursday, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Pratt, Christine: 2 p.m. Friday, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, Kansas City, Mo. Simon, Pearlie P.: noon Thursday, Travelers Rest Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Thomas, Theresa Belle Swayzer: 11 a.m. Friday, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church. Webb, Rosetta: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church.

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

Patricia Ann Ford Arant Funeral Services for Mrs. Patricia Ann Ford Arant, 69, of Rocky Branch, LA will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, May 19, 2012, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Rocky Branch, LA with Rev. Paul Carter officiating. Interment will follow in the Rocky Branch Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Arant was born on February 14, 1943 and passed away on May 16, 2012 in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing. Survivors include her husband, Robert I. Arant; children, Sherry Arant Kilcrease, Jerry Arant and wife, Rhonda, Steven Arant, Douglas Arant and Crystal Arant; grandchildren, Jerry Allan Arant and wife, Jessie, Waylan Arant, Tara Arant, Josh Kilcrease, Tyler Gordon and Hadlie Walker; great grandchildren, Chase and Megan Arant, Jacob and Sage Arant and Aden Kilcrease; brothers, John Lewis Ford and wife, Judy and Tommy Ford and wife, Jeannette; sister-in-law, Louise Weatherford; niece, Kim Haynes and husband, Ted and nephew, Tommy Langley and wife, Kim. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Friday, May 18, 2012, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Rocky Branch, LA. Memorials may be made to the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Building Fund. The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff of the West Monroe Guest House and also the staff of Hospice Compassus for the care they gave during this time. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 18, 2012

Mark McKee (In Memoriam) You are terribly missed by all whose lives you have touched. We all love you. From your aussie brothers and familes. Published in The News Star on May 18, 2012

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

Nettie Viola Moore Funeral services for Nettie Viola Moore of Start, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Start Baptist Church, Start, LA, with Rev. Jeff Thomas officiating. Internment will follow in Start Cemetery, Start, LA, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Viola was born November 23, 1922 in Arcadia, LA, and passed away Thursday, May 17, 2012 in Start, LA at the age of 89. She is preceded in death by her sons, Charles Richard Moore and John Earl Moore; parents, Earl and Novie Simpson; daughter-in-law, Elaine Moore; 5-brothers and 1-sister. Survivors include her husband of 70 years, Fred H. Moore, Sr. of Start; 3-sons, Fred H. Moore, Jr. and wife, Ethel of Start, Kenneth D. Moore and wife, Cindy of Sterlington, LA, Mike Moore and wife, Nita of Start; 2-sisters, Betty Poston and husband, James of Vivian, LA, Sue Killingsworth and husband, Ronnie of Mooringsport, La; daughter-in-law, Barbara Moore of Davenport, IA; 12-grandchildren; 15-great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren. The family would like to express their appreciation to Betty Crawford for her dedicated and loving care of Mrs. Moore. To leave condolences for the family go to brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on May 19, 2012

Barbara Guynes O'Neal Funeral services for Barbara Guynes O'Neal, 91, of Rayville will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 19, 2012, at Rayville United Methodist Church with Rev. John Robert Black officiating. Interment will follow at Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Rayville. Barbara was born to Robert and Lillian Guynes on September 27, 1920, in Rayville, LA, and passed away on May 17, 2012. She was a member of Rayville United Methodist Church and remained active as long as her health allowed. Barbara taught kindergarten for eleven years and still enjoyed hearing stories about children. She was an excellent cook and took great pleasure in preparing meals and goodies for others. She was a most unselfish person, always thinking of her family and others before herself. She was preceded in death by her husband Carey J. O'Neal, Sr., son Carey J. "Bubba" O'Neal, Jr. and a sister Lillian "Nitsy" Stodghill. Barbara is survived by her daughter, Debbie O'Neal Willis and husband Cecil of West Monroe, LA; sister Miriam "Jacky" Reech of Lake Providence, LA; grandchildren Candace Hatch of West Monroe, LA; Jay O'Neal of Ball; LA; Alyson O'Neal of Monroe, LA; five great grandchildren and two grand dogs Mojo and Lily who provided her many hours of joy. Pallbearers are Jim Adams, David Hendershot, Charles Germany, David Landrum, Todd Landrum, and Kirby Campbell. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. until time of service Saturday, May 19, 2012, in the Fellowship Hall of the Rayville United Methodist Church and following the service family will receive friends at her home in Rayville. Memorials may be made to Rayville United Methodist Church, 905 Louisa St, Rayville, LA 71269 or to the Methodist Children's Home, PO Box 929, Ruston, LA 71273. The family would like to give special thanks to caregivers of Princeton Place Rehabilitation in Ruston for their loving care and compassion. Online registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on May 19, 2012

Dewey J. Smith, Jr. Dewey J. "Bo" Smith, Jr., 70, of Monroe, LA, passed away Wednesday. Mr. Smith lettered in both football and baseball at Northeast Louisiana University where he received his Doctorate of Pharmacy. After serving in the U. S. Army, he graduated from Loyola Law School in New Orleans, LA. He then went on to receive his Master's of Tax Law from New York University, New York City, NY. Of all his accomplishments, none were more important than being the best husband, father and granddad. Survivors include his wife, Sara Smith; daughters, Katherine Smith of New Orleans and Alexis Parker and husband, Larry Parker, MD; son, Jason Smith, MD and wife, Michelle; grandchildren, Batts Parker, Merrill Parker, George Smith and Sara Smith and sister, LaNene Colvin of Union Hill, LA. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, at St. John Berchman's Cathedral, Shreveport, LA with Father Charles Gloriso officiating. Laughlin Service Funeral Home is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Huntsville Hospital Foundation Middlefork Fund, 101 Sivley Rd., Huntsville, AL 35801. Laughlin Service Funeral Home Huntsville, AL Published in The News Star on May 19, 2012

Annette Robinson Tannehill Private family services for Mrs. Annette Robinson Tannehill, 74, of Lake Charles (formerly of Monroe and Melbourne, FL) will be held on Saturday, May 19th under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Tannehill was born on February 27, 1938 in Start and passed away on May 16th in Lake Charles. Mrs. Tannehill was a retired bookkeeper and retail manager. Mrs. Tannehill was preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Gladys and Ralph Allen; father, Alex Robinson; brother, Bobby Robinson; and granddaughter, Lauren Shambro. Mrs. Tannehill is survived by husband Larry Tannehill of Lake Charles; son Tim Shambro and wife Kelly of West Monroe; daughter Christina Shambro of Spring, TX; stepsons Jeremy Tannehill and wife Monica of Live Oak, FL and Joshua Tannehill of Lake Charles; grandsons Anthony Shambro and wife Rachel, Alex Shambro and fiancé Brittney Kitterlin, Dalton and Dakota Tannehill; granddaughters Kristen Shambro, Allison Shambro, and Kylie Tannehill; brothers Jacky Robinson and wife Mary, and Jim Allen and wife Martha; mother-in-law Barbara Hebert of Dallas, TX, four great-grandchildren, many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends and her beloved pets. Annette loved animals and rescued many. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society Adoption Center of Monroe, 920 Freight Drive, Monroe, LA. 71203. Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 19, 2012

Patricia Arant, 69 Patricia Ann Ford Arant of West Monroe, retail sales, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Rocky Branch. Burial will be in Rocky Branch Cemetery, Rocky Branch, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Larry Flowers, 61 DUBACH — Larry Dean Flowers, a heavy equipment operator, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Unionville Cemetery.

Jerry Vines, 66 WINNFIELD — Jerry Ray Vines, construction supervisor, died Wednesday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hurricane Creek Baptist Church, Dodson. Burial will be in Hurricane Creek Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Clifton, Faye: 11 a.m. Monday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Fletcher, Robert Lee: 3 p.m. Saturday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Garner Sr., John Denmon: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston. Green, Jonathan: 11 a.m. Saturday, Miller Pioneer Funeral Home, Minden. Hill, William "Wild Bill" L.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Jackson, Sydney: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Luke Baptist Church, West Monroe. Martin, James: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. Moore, Viola: 2 p.m. Saturday, Start Baptist Church, Start. O'Neal, Barbara: 11 a.m. Saturday, Rayville United Methodist Church, Rayville. Rone, Richard "No": 3 p.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Vaughn, Katie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville. Webb, Rosetta: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church.

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

Robert Uriah Brasher Funeral services for Robert Uriah Brasher, age 90, of Ruston will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, May 20, 2012, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston. Officiating the service will be Dr. Andrew Johnson, and Dr. Chris Craig. Interment will follow at Christ Church Cemetery in Bastrop, LA with Military Honors. Services are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Bob was born January 27, 1922 to Jim Clyde and Corine Brasher in Farmerville and passed away May 17, 2012. He is preceded in death by his Mom and Dad; brother: Mitchell Brasher; sister: Jo Brasher Simpson; and his mother and father-in-law: Hugh and Ola Turner. Bob joined the US Marines on August 28, 1942 and was honorably discharged on October 18, 1945. He was proud to be a Marine and served his country with that same pride. Bob received the Most Valuable Player award for the Marine Hawks baseball team. After serving in the Marines he returned to finish his education at LA Tech for four years on a baseball scholarship. He taught school in Union and Morehouse parishes. Bob taught at Bastrop High School and coached football, baseball, and was Principal at East Side Elementary in Bastrop in 1969. Retired as Assistant Superintendant of Schools in 1982 of Morehouse Parish. Bob is survived by his wife Doris Turner Brasher; sons: Bobby and wife Linda, and their children, Seth and Grace, Barry and wife Kim, and their children, Briley Cotton and husband Matt, Turner Brasher, Reid Brasher, Tatum Brasher, and Kenley Brasher; and great granddaughter, Bess Mary Cotton; brother: Jimmie Brasher and wife Dottie; sister: Lou Nell Taylor; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Turner Brasher, Reid Brasher, Seth Brasher, and Matt Cotton. Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Wiygul, Fred Baxter, Dr. Clyde Posey, Dr. Roy Newbold and Dr. J.V. Jones. The family wishes to thank St. Joseph's Hospice, Kyla Wise, Shonya Gipson and the nurses and staff at the War Veteran's Home. Memorials may be made to Northeast Louisiana War Veteran's Home, Recreation and Welfare Fund. Visitation will be held Saturday May 19, 2012 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuenralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on May 20, 2012

John Denmon Garner, Sr. John Denmon Garner, Sr., age 90, beloved husband, brother, father, friend, teacher and coach - child of God -- passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2012, at Northern Louisiana Medical Center in Ruston, Louisiana. He was affectionately known as "Denmon". "Coach", or "Lefty." Funeral services will be at Temple Baptist Church on Monday, May 21, 2012, at 10:30 AM under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation will be held at Temple Baptist Church from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Sunday, May 20, 2012 and also from 9:30 AM until 10:15 AM on Monday, May 21, 2012. Dr. Rick Byargeon and Rev. Dale Oden will officiate. Interment, following the service, will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston. Pallbearers will be: Leon Barmore, Bill Belding, Bill Cox, Edwin Davis, Jackson Thigpen, and John J. Rey, III. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Smelley, Mark and Sandy Carpenter, and the members and teachers of the Robert Davis Adult IV Sunday School Class of Temple Baptist Church. Mr. Garner was born June 6, 1921, in Chatham, Louisiana, to A.D. and Clarice Garner. He graduated from Chatham High School, Louisiana Tech University with a Bachelor of Arts, and LSU with a Masters of Education. He earned additional hours at the University of Colorado. Survivors include his devoted wife of 69 years, Carolyn Brooks Garner, son John D. Garner Jr. and wife Pamela of West Monroe, son Steven L. Garner and wife Lisa of Canyon Lake, Texas, and his sister Wilma P. Carpenter, West Monroe. Other survivors include four grandchildren: Stephanie Garner, Mary Virginia Carter and husband Greg, Ben Garner, (of Enid, Oklahoma) and Kent Garner (of Canyon Lake, Texas, currently serving with the U.S. Army in Afghanistan), also, step-grandchildren John J. Rey, III of West Monroe; Jennifer Rey Gaudreau and husband Dan of Aurora, Colorado; Alex Robinson of Canyon Lake, Texas; and Megan Evans of Houston, Texas. Great grandchildren are Caleah and Charlee Mae Carter of Enid. Step-great grandchildren are Mary Jo and Alex Rey of Hopewell, Virginia; Logan Gaudreau of Aurora, Colorado; and Derek Honeman of Canyon Lake, Texas. Mr. Garner is survived by nieces Diana Thomas, Wanda Musselwhite, Denese Grubbs, nephews Ronny and Mark Carpenter, and many other relatives and friends. During World War II, Mr. Garner served as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force where he flew B24's. Following the war, he completed his education and began teaching and coaching in Simsboro High School. He came to Ruston High School in 1953 where he taught algebra and geometry. He coached baseball, tennis, and basketball, coaching three men's teams to win the state basketball championship. Following his teaching/coaching career, Mr. Garner moved to the Lincoln Parish School Board Office, where he was responsible for school transportation, child welfare, and attendance, as well as other duties. Mr. Garner was active in the community, including Temple Baptist Church, The Lion's Club (where he was named "Lion of the Year" for 1984-85), Louisiana Tech Lettermen, ESGR (Employer Support for Guard and Reserve), and Louisiana Retired Teachers Association. Planned memorial gifts may be made to Temple Baptist Church and/or the Robert Davis Adult IV Sunday School Class, the Louisiana Baptist Children's home, or the giver's choice. Online Condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on May 20, 2012

Coach Jay D. Powell Coach Jay Douglas Powell, 54 of Tyler, Texas died unexpectedly May 14, 2012. He was born November 16, 1957 in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of J. B. and Jean Powell of Minden, Louisiana. He was the oldest of 4 siblings. A memorial service will be held Monday, May 21, 2012 at 4:30 PM at Colonial Hills Baptist Church in Tyler under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home, with Rev. Robert Carter officiating. Sharing special words will be friend and coaching partner, Minister, Glen Cogburn, former students Philip White and Carter Halbrooks. On August 6, 1988, he married Lisa Witherington. He graduated from Northeast Louisiana University in 1980 with a degree in Education and furthered his education at Louisiana State University. He began teaching in Monroe, La and was athletic director at Lee Jr High. In 1989 they moved to Tyler and started a family. He coached football, basketball and track at Dogan Middle School, Boulter Middle School and for the past 18 years at Moore MST Magnet School. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Lisa Witherington Powell; as well as daughters Jordan Powell and Madison Powell; parents, J. B. and Jean Powell; sister and brother-in-law Kelly Powell Behrendt and husband Richard of Denver Colorado; brother, David Powell and special friend, Michael Flower of Austin, Texas; many nieces and nephews and close family friends, Ben, Candy and Christina Cave. Mr. Powell was preceded in death by his brother Mark Joseph Powell. He was a member of Colonial Hills Baptist Church. As an educator, Jay received recognition as a Master Teacher and Teacher of the Month periodically throughout his career. He was very innovative, writing and receiving numerous grants from TISD foundation and various other sources. "Coach Powell" as he was known by his students, had a true passion for kids! He touched the lives of many with his love, friendship, wit and true joy that he so freely shared. He instilled in his students lessons about life, perseverance and will power. His HUGE smile proved to be contagious and will be forever etched in the hearts and memories of those who called him "Coach". Honorary Pallbearers will be Richard Behrendt, Ben Cave, Bob Holston, Claude Lane, Glen Cogburn, Randy Fleet, Gary Halbrooks. In Lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Jay D. Powell Science and Technology Scholarship fund through ETCF, 315 N. Broadway, Suite 210, Tyler, Texas 75702. Stewart Family Funeral Home Tyler, TX Published in The News Star on May 20, 2012

Ira D. Reeves Jonesboro, LA-Funeral services for Ira D. Reeves, of Jonesboro will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 22, 2012, in the Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Malcolm Self and Jerry Tettleton officiating. Interment will be at 2 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery in Marion, LA. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m., Monday, May 21, 2012 at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Mr. Reeves was born on June 25, 1919 and passed away on May 18, 2012. He was 92. Mr. Reeves is survived by his wife, Johnnie Ruth Reeves of Jonesboro, LA; two sons, Alden Reeves and wife Adrane of Shreveport, LA, Ted Reeves and wife Ann of Jonesboro, LA; sister, Cleo Reeves Taylor of Marion, LA; six grandchildren, Amy Gordon, Bo Reeves, Andy Reeves and wife Kylie, Katie Reeves, Chad Powell and wife Kacey, and Clay Powell and wife Brittany; eight great-grandchildren, Cody, Casey, and Colton Gordon, Drew Reeves, Alden Ann Reeves, Kaden McNaughton, Tessa Kate Reeves, and Smith Powell. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Myrtle Reeves; brother, Bobby Reeves, and a son, Rodney Dean Reeves. Pallbearers will be Bo Reeves, Andy Reeves, Chad Powell, Clay Powell, Cody Gordon, Ricky McBride, Rusty Haile, and John Savage. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Siloam Springs Church. You may send condolences and view our website at www.edmondsfuneralhome.com. Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA Published in The News Star on May 20, 2012

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

Arlen Ray Gardner Funeral service for Mr. Arlen Ray Gardner, 78, of Monroe will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at the First United Methodist Church of Monroe with Dr. Larry Stafford officiating. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Silver Cross Cemetery in Tallulah, LA, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe. Mr. Gardner was born on January 31, 1934, in Benton, LA and passed away on May 19, 2012, at Glenwood Senior Care Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lois and Louis Steven Gardner. A loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Mr. Gardner is survived by his wife of 55 years, Bettye Shoemaker Gardner; daughter, Cheryl Arlene Gardner Carr and husband Ronald; granddaughter, Brittany Carr; brother-in-law, John D. Hill; sisters-in-law, Barbara Gustafason, Joy Shoemaker, Mary Shoemaker and Sue Shoemaker; and many beloved nieces, nephews and special friends, Marina and Chris Sarpy, and their son, Dylan. Mr. Gardner graduated from Tallulah High School where he was a member of the state championship football team. He played football at Northeast Louisiana State College. He obtained a Bachelor's degree in Education and later a Master's degree in Administration from ULM, he was a member of the "N" Club, the ULM Booster Club and the ULM Alumni Association. A member of the First United Methodist Church, he was a member and past president of the Anna Gray Noe Sunday School Class. Mr. Gardner retired from the Human Resources Department at LSU Medical Center in Monroe in 2003. Local community involvement included past president of the North Monroe-Lakeshore Lion's Club and membership in the Society of Human Resource Managers. Pallbearers will be Andy Hartwig, J. Kermit Hill, Mark Hill, Rodney Moore, Chris Sarpy and Richard Shoemaker. Honorary Pallbearers will be James Corneilus, Dr. Paul Kapp and Carey Pearson. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday, at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Monroe. Our heartfelt thanks goes to: Dr. Michael Sampognaro, Dr. Greg Sampognaro, and Dr. Frank Weinholt. Online Registry/Condolences: www. mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 21, 2012

Bobby Gene Starnes, Jr. Funeral services for Bobby Gene Starnes, Jr. 26, of Monroe, LA will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel-Rayville, LA with Rev. Jason Heath and Rev. Graham Pointer officiating, with interment to follow in Wynn Island Cemetery Start, LA. Under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home-Rayville, LA. Bobby Starnes passed into the presence of his Lord Jesus Christ May 18, 2012, Bobby was a student at Urban Ministries in West Monroe, LA, he was born May 13, 1986, he was preceded in death by his parents Bobby Starnes, Sr. and Donna Stout. He is survived by his Grandmother Edwina Starnes who he has lived with since age 7 and Pat Wright, sisters, Annie Peterson and Danyelle DeCorte, nieces, Victoria Berry, Hanna Peterson and Elizabeth Berry, uncles, Burk Baker, Billy Starnes, Banner Wright and Jimmy Wright. Pallbearers will be Matthew Starnes, Andrew Baker, Ashton Baker, Ryan Sisson, Damian Johnson and Billy Newman. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Urban Ministries of West Monroe, LA and Brian Lingefelt. Online registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on May 21, 2012

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

Minnie "Minnie Ma" Letisha Tippen Spillers Melton Minnie "Minnie Ma" Letisha Tippen Spillers Melton, born in the community of Womack, LA on December 16, 1917, passed away on May 20, 2012 at the age of 94. She was a resident of Chatham, LA and was a faithful Christian who was known for her service to others. She and her family had multiple businesses in Chatham for many years, including the Texaco station and then the restaurant that she decided to build in her retirement, "Minnie Ma's Kitchen", which served as a community gathering place for over 30 years. Her apple turnovers and pies were in high demand, as was her personal attention when out-of-town customers came in to see her. She found pleasure in her many valued friends, and loved to drink coffee and play cards with all of her friends and family. She enjoyed cooking, fishing, gardening, painting, sewing, and making quilts. She was particularly proud of her quilts, some of which won ribbons at the fairs. She was honored by the community in so many ways, being named as Grand Marshal of parades and receiving community appreciation awards, all of which she treasured because her community meant so much to her. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was the daughter of Walter Clement and Francis Elizabeth Tippen and had seven siblings, sisters, Selma Flowers, Irene Culp, and Lorraine Smith, and brothers, Leon Tippen, Rodel Tippen, her twin, Melvin Tippen, and Lesley Tippen. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Thomas Spillers, Jr. and husband, Clyde Melton. She is survived by her daughter, Martha Sue Chambless; sons, James Joel Spillers and wife Rita, son, Thomas Delton Spillers, and step-daughter, Claudine Cartwright and husband, Clifford; her grandchildren, Melinda Chambless, Rusty Chambless, James Ryan Spillers and wife, Linda, and Erin Spillers Rogers and husband, Jason, and step-granddaughter, Sherry Ezell and husband, Wiley;and her great-grandchildren, Mallory Spillers, Noah Spillers, Luke Spillers, Daniel Rogers, Sarah Rogers, and David Ezell; and her many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Thank you, Father in Heaven, for the strong presence she had in all our lives, and for the Godly example she was to us all. Services for Mrs. Melton will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 23, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Freddie Shows officiating. Interment will follow in the Chatham Cemetery in Chatham, LA. Pallbearers will be Wayne Burdeaux, Shelton Coleman, Troy Culp, Jack McCarty, Joe Pat Price, and Danny Robinson. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 22, 2012

Mary Margaret Monk Mary Margaret Smith Monk, 88, passed away peacefully at home in Shreveport on May 20, 2012, after a lengthy illness. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM on Wednesday May 23, 2012, at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro, Louisiana, with services to follow at 11:00 AM in the Chapel. Burial will be at Zion Rest Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Elder Jesse Stripland will officiate. Mom was born June 19,1923, in Ratcliff, Arkansas, to Fred Leroy Smith and Laura Alice Shaver Smith. When she was about five, her family moved to the Coushatta-Elm Grove area, where she enjoyed life on a dairy farm and other places her father's work took them, met several of her lifelong friends, and graduated from high school at age 15. Mom went on to what is now Northwestern State University but was young and homesick, so left college to go to work in Shreveport, where her family had moved. Her work during those early World War II years included being a civilian employee in the commander's office at Barksdale Air Field (thus becoming the only family member to have been subject to a background check, a fact just mysterious enough to really impress us kids). She then traveled from Louisiana by "troop train" to Valdosta, Georgia, to get married on September 18, 1943, to the love of her life, Reuben R. Monk, who was stationed at Moody Field. They shared more than 66 years together until Dad's death on March 8, 2010. Mom was also predeceased by their two infant daughters, Laurice Lee and Mary Jane, in addition to her parents and four brothers. Mom was a devoted, kind, lovely and loving wife and mother. She always seemed able to turn her hand to anything and could always be counted on to get the job done, whatever it was. (Coming up with a chemistry answer for a child's homework, riding - and falling off - her son's homemade go-cart, making sparkly evening dresses for Barbie, magically expanding Sunday dinners for unexpected guests, building a pool deck, holding on for dear life while a passenger on a grandson's motor bike, or hanging upside down from a high roof to paint fascia boards at age 75 was all in a day's work!) The only thing that defeated her was learning to swim after almost drowning as a child. She wanted to swim so badly and tried lessons several times over the years as an adult, but being scared stiff tended to make her sink. She did learn to float and once made it down a ladder to the bottom of a deep pool to pass a course (which we found quite courageous). She did fail as well at her childhood dream of being tall and blonde, but didn't complain about staying a brunette half-pint, and her family adored every inch! To us, she was the best mother in the world and a blessing to all who came in contact with her. As a teenager, Mom became a charter member of Temple Primitive Baptist Church in Shreveport, where Dad later was called to serve for many years as pastor until he suffered a debilitating stroke in 1987. During those years as a pastor's wife, Mom gave much attention, care and love to the church members, and her devotion to the church continued in later years until illness affected her attendance. Mom is survived by three children: Melody Laura Monk Powell (husband, Ed), Charles Michael Monk (wife, Renae), and Merrilee Anne Monk; seven grandchildren, including four Powells -- Ryan (wife, Kelly), Adam, Phillip (wife, Meghan) and Laura (husband, John Searcy), and three Monks -- Michael, Dusty and Cory; plus three great-grandchildren: Emily, Cody and Jack Powell. Her six grandsons will honor her by serving as pallbearers. The family appreciates so much the kind, compassionate care shown to Mom by nurse Gracie Betts and aide Gwen Lewis of Odyssey Hospice (now Amedisys). In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to the Alzheimer's Association , 910 Pierremont Road, Suite 410, Shreveport, Louisiana 71106. Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA Published in The News Star on May 22, 2012

J. T. Sullivan Funeral services for J. T. Sullivan, 79, are 10:00 AM Wednesday, May 23, 2012, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Minister James Guy and Mr. Lance Harris will officiate. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Sullivan was born August 13, 1932 in Sikes, LA and passed away on May 19, 2012, in West Monroe, LA. He was a machine operator for Georgia Pacific and retired with over 38 years of service, and attended the Baptist Church. J. T. was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, and 2 brothers. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Opal Alexander Sullivan; 2 daughters, Theresa Paddie and Victoria Durrant and husband, Jimmie; son, Jerry Sullivan and wife Connie; 7 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, James and Jack Sullivan; and numerous nieces and nephews. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 22, 2012

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

Arthur L. Bethke Arthur L. Bethke peacefully passed away with his children by his side Sunday the 20th of May at 71 years of age. Art was born December 30th 1940 in Sedalia MO. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. He believed in education, working as a full Professor in the College of Business at Northeast Louisiana University. But his greatest accomplishments were as a devout Christian, faithful Husband, devoted Father and Grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Ellen (Miki) Bethke who he is now with once again. He is survived by his son, Chris Bethke of Holly Springs GA, his wife Kandra and 3 children, Madalyn, Erin and Allyson. He is also survived by his daughter, Kelly Johnson of Rock Springs, GA, her husband Russell and their daughter Livia. Other surviving family members include his brother, Jerry Bethke of Jefferson City, MO, his wife Liz and his two sons Alan and Jeff as well as his Sister-in-Law Pat Read of Houston, TX, her husband Ronnie and their children Shelly and Scott. Services will be held this Friday May 25th at First Lutheran Church, 2800 McCallie Ave Chattanooga, TN 37404 at 2:00 p.m. He will be interred at the National Cemetery in Chattanooga with full Military Honors. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be sent to the Hospice of Chattanooga. www.chattanoogahospice.org Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 404 South Moore Road, East Ridge, TN 37412. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastChapel.com Chattanooga East Chapel East Ridge, TN Published in The News Star on May 23, 2012

Billy Bradley, Sr A graveside service for Billy Bradley, Sr., age 82 of St. Joseph, LA will be 12:00 PM Noon, Thursday, May 24, 2012, at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton, LA. A visitation will be begin 9:00 AM, Thursday, at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro, LA. Billy Bradley, Sr. was born on February 2, 1930 in Crowville, LA. After graduating high school in Crowville, Billy joined the United States Air Force. He became a hydraulic control unit assembler and worked on B-52 Bombers. He was stationed in Chanute AFB, IL, Sheppard AFB, Texas, and Mather Air Force Base, CA. He received the National Defense Service Metal and other commendations. He reached the rank of staff sergeant. After leaving the Air Force, Billy worked as a mechanic for Tensas Motor and Supply Co., owned and operated Bradley's Grocery at Lake Bruin, and managed Planter's Cotton Gin in St. Joseph, LA. He never met a stranger. Mr. Bradley was preceeded in death by the love of his life, Betty Newman Bradley on July 5, 1978, and an only son, Billy Bradley,Jr. on January 29, 2007. Mr. Bradley's second wife, Marie Ethel Bradley, died May 29, 2005. Also preceeded in death were his parents: Vivian Condon Bradley and Lula Mae Matthews Bradley; Four sisters: Bertie Smith, Verbie Cherbini, Etta Hodge, and Iris Bradley; Three brothers: Clyde, Ralph, and Simon Bradley. Survivors include: daughter, Joyce McDonald and husband Gary of Natchitoches, LA; 3 grandsons: Gary McDonald, Jr. and wife Laura of Irving, TX, Sean Bradley and wife Kacey of Hebert, LA, and Taylor Bradley of Hebert, LA. 1 granddaughter, Michelle Hogan and husband Josh of Ruston, LA; 2 great granddaughters: Shiloh Hogan of Ruston, LA and Kadence Bradley of Hebert, LA; 1 great grandson, Kniht Hogan of Ruston, LA; 2 brothers: Robert Bradley and wife Bonnett of Crowville, LA and Floyd Bradley and wife Ruby of Delhi, LA; 1 sister, Mary Gladys Shows. The family would like to express thanks to the Northeast Louisiana War Veteran's Home, St. Francis Hospital, and the Specialty Care Unit at St. Francis Medical Center, all in Monroe, LA. In lieu of flowers the family ask that a donation be made to the Northeast Louisiana War Veteran's Home, Monroe, LA. Community Memorial Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on May 23, 2012

Lucille Deerman Head Lucille Deerman Head, the seventh of eight children of Reverend Joseph Fletcher Deerman and Callie Wilkes Deerman, was born on May 12, 1922 in rural Sand Mountain area near Dawson, Alabama. After the early death of her father, her mother moved the young family to Texas. Lucille graduated with honors from El Paso High School. Her scholarship to Mary Hardin Baylor was unfilled because she had to work on the family farm to help support her widowed mother and siblings. During WWII, she met and married the love of her life, Lt. John M. Head. After forty wonderful years of marriage, John died in 1983. They had four children; Dr. Patricia H. McClure of Milton, FL; John Melvin Head, who died as an infant; Johnna L. Head of Jacksonville, FL; and Dr. John Kenneth Head of Bradenton, FL. She had four grandchildren; Danielle M. Patteson, Aaron Head, Cameron Head, and Ashley Head; and five great grandchildren. Lucille was a loving mother and excellent cook and homemaker. She loved to bake and frequently made pecan pies, pound cakes, and chocolate cakes for her family and friends. When she was a young woman, she was active in the 4-H club and won blue ribbons in canning and sewing. During her adult life, she helped support her family by working as a bank teller and telephone sales supervisor at Sears. She retired from Sears in 1982 to attend to John during his battle with pancreatic cancer. She taught her children and grandchildren to love the Lord, to work hard, and to value family and friends. Lucille will be deeply missed. Lucille is preceded in death by husband, John M. Head; their infant son, John Melvin Head; her sisters, Mamie D. Cox and Willa Dean D. Vollmert; her brothers, William Deermen, Delmas Deerman, Willis Deerman, Leslie Deerman, Willard Deerman; and her beloved sisters-in-law, Florence Deerman and Anne Deerman. Lucille Deerman Head, died on her 90th birthday, May 12, 2012 in Jacksonville, FL. Memorial services will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 26, 2012, in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mrs. Head will be buried beside her loving husband in the Luna Methodist Church Cemetery. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 23, 2012

H. G. Hudson, Jr. Funeral services for Hary G. Hudson, Jr., 83 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 3:00 PM, Wednesday, May 23, 2012, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Larry Hibbard will be officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Hudson was born February 27, 1929 in West Monroe and passed away May 21, 2012 in West Monroe. He was a retired millwright and he taught carpentry at Ouachita Delta VoTech. Mr. Hudson was a member of Local 1811 and #419 Masonic Lodge. He served in the United States Marines. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Hudson and a daughter, Joanna Faulkner. Mr. Hudson is survived by a daughter, Recie Sullivan and sons, Ben Hudson and Lew Hudson; grandchildren, Chris Whitlock, Tony Sullivan, Shelly Hudson, Dustin Sullivan, Matthew Sullivan and Crystal Worthman; 6 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Lew Hudson, Ben Hudson, Chris Whitlock, Robert Ellis, David Elliot and Matthew Sullivan. Visitation will be Wednesday May 23, 2012 from 1:00 PM until 3:00 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 May 23, 2012

Joy Dell Tabor Funeral services for Joy Dell Tabor, age 80, of Spearsville will be 11:00am Thursday, May 24, 2012 at Birds Chapel Methodist Church with Bro. John Saunders and Bro. Glyn Nale officiating. Burial will follow in Birds Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. Mrs. Tabor, a homemaker, died Monday. She was an angel here on earth. She is preceded in death by husbands: Revis Phillips and Victor Tabor; great-granddaughter: Bella Rose; her parents, three brothers and three sisters. Survivors are her sons: Joe H. Phillips of Spearsville; Stevie Phillips of Columbus, MS; daughters: Judy Mills and Jackie Hamilton, both of West Monroe; one brother: Charles Nale of El Dorado, AR; two sisters: Sadie Herring and Madie Bayles, both of Truxno; eleven grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Pallbearers are Jimmy Hendrix, Michael Hamilton, Brett Hendrix, Bruce Manning, Nick Hartman, Mike Smith, Boyd Knight, James Knight, Jason Floyd, and Larry Croswell. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00pm Wednesday at Farrar Funeral Home. Online messages for the family may be left at farrarfh.com. Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on May 23, 2012

Elsie Bailey Warren Graveside services for Elsie Bailey Warren, age 87 of Torrance, CA formerly of Columbia, LA, will be held at 2 PM Thursday, May 24, 2012 at Fellowship Cemetery in Columbia with Bro. Tyler Hurst officiating. Visitation will be Thursday at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia from 12 PM to 1 PM. Mrs. Warren was born in Columbia, LA on February 17, 1925 to the union of Hilton and Jessie Mobley Bailey and passed from this life on May 15, 2012 in California. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joe Warren and four brothers: Shannon Bailey, J.C. Bailey, Landry Bailey and Coy Bailey. Survivors include her brother, Roy Bailey and wife, Jannette and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be David Bailey, Jerry Bailey, Jerry Mobley, Johnny Bailey, Karl Bailey and Roy Bailey. Honorary pallbearers will be Benny Bailey, Chris Bailey, Danny Bailey and Tyrone Bailey. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star from May 23 to May 24, 2012

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

Audrey Helen Harris Richardson Funeral services for Audrey Helen Harris Richardson, 81, of West Monroe will be held at 1:30 PM, Friday, May 25, 2012, at Family Church West Monroe with Pastors Michael O'Neal, Terry Taylor, and Michael Stravato officiating. Interment will follow at Concord Cemetery, Chatham, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. On May 22, 2012, Audrey Harris Richardson went home to her eternal reward. She was born October 20, 1930. Ms. Audrey, as she was affectionately known, was a Godly woman that exemplified faithfulness, dependability, diligence, trustworthiness, and dedication to Christ, her late husband, and her family. Ms. Audrey faithfully supported and stood by her late husband and other key families in the late 60's as one of the Charter Members of Family Church of West Monroe. She and her husband also were founding partners of D & J Construction Company of West Monroe. In addition to all of her life time achievements, she was best known for her life of faith, and her love of family and friends. Audrey was preceded in death by her husband, R. D. Richardson, parents, Maude and William Harris; and sisters, Naomi Gates and Recie Nolan. Audrey is survived by her son, Richard Richardson and wife Sherie; daughters, Judy Richardson; Suzanne Black and husband Cecil; grandchildren; Richard Richardson and wife Angie, Beryl Richardson and wife Lisa, Dewayne Richardson and wife Krista, Donnie (Cooney) Storey, C.D. Black and fiance' Melissa, David Ainsworth and wife Miranda, Gene Ainsworth and wife Danielle and Chris Hale; great- grandchildren, Harlee, Joshua, Abigail, John David, Dalton, Lia, David, Anna Brooke and Abram; sister, Edith Covington; numerous nieces and nephews, special daughter-in-love, Jennifer McDanell and husband Bobby. For the special angels who took care of our precious mother, thank you to LA Hospice, nurse, David Holloway and Angel Care sitters, Darlene and Phyllis, Dr. Myron McCormick, Dr. Barry Weinberger and staff of Oncology Associates. Pallbearers are Richard, Beryl, Dewayne, and Joshua Richardson, C. D. Black, Donnie (Cooney) Storey, Chris Hale, and Gene Ainsworth. Honorary pallbearers are her great grandchildren. Visitation will be held Thursday May 24, 2012 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Memorials may be made to Family Church of West Monroe in the name of Audrey Richardson. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from May 24 to May 25, 2012

Elsie Bailey Warren Graveside services for Elsie Bailey Warren, age 87 of Torrance, CA formerly of Columbia, LA, will be held at 2 PM Thursday, May 24, 2012 at Fellowship Cemetery in Columbia with Bro. Tyler Hurst officiating. Visitation will be Thursday at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia from 12 PM to 1 PM. Mrs. Warren was born in Columbia, LA on February 17, 1925 to the union of Hilton and Jessie Mobley Bailey and passed from this life on May 15, 2012 in California. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joe Warren and four brothers: Shannon Bailey, J.C. Bailey, Landry Bailey and Coy Bailey. Survivors include her brother, Roy Bailey and wife, Jannette and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be David Bailey, Jerry Bailey, Jerry Mobley, Johnny Bailey, Karl Bailey and Roy Bailey. Honorary pallbearers will be Benny Bailey, Chris Bailey, Danny Bailey and Tyrone Bailey. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star from May 23 to May 24, 2012

Catherine Benjamin, 85 Catherine Benjamin of Monroe, a business owner, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Riverside Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Leotis Dean, 60 RAYVILLE — Leotis Dean died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in Royal Blue Cemetery.

Hillary Graves, 67 Hillary Graves of Monroe, a tire mechanic, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Eugene Harvey, 86 GRAMBLING — Eugene Harvey, retired athletic sports trainer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Family Mortuary, Ruston.

Lucille D. Head, 90 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Lucille Deerman Head, formerly of West Monroe, retired sales supervisor, died May 12. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Katie Higgs, 100 CLAYTON — Katie Higgs, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

John A. Ivey Sr., 60 John Arlin Ivey Sr. of West Monroe, a machinist, died May 14. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Point Assembly of God, Downsville, under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Cierra S. Johnson, 21 Cierra S. Johnson of Monroe, a cashier, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

David Jynes, 74 David Jynes of Monroe, a handyman, died May 16. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Richwood Memorial Gardens. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe.

Eric Newbill, 44 Eric Newbill of Monroe died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Faith Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Susie Perkins, 70 BERKELEY, Calif. — Susie Perkins, a homemaker, died May 17. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Holly Grove Cemetery, Wisner.

Leon Sivils, 79 Leon Sivils of Monroe, a utility company owner, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Barbara Sledge, 62 BASTROP — Barbara Sledge died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Life Temple. Family hour is 5-6 p.m. Friday with visitation from 6-8 p.m. at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery.

Joy Tabor, 80 SPEARSVILLE — Joy Dell Tabor, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Birds Chapel Methodist Church, Truxno. Burial will be in Birds Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Johnnie M. Walker, 78 WINNSBORO — Johnnie M. Walker, formerly of Mangham, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Faith Memorial Park Cemetery, Delhi.

Ruby Washington, 81 Ruby Washington of Monroe, a retired teacher, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Light Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Bradley Sr., Billy: noon Thursday, Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton. Candley Jr., Roy L.: 4 p.m. Friday, Life Line Fellowship Church, 165 South, Monroe. Dunbar, Felix S.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Francis, Peggy Nan Ouzts: 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Providence Memorial Cemetery. Fredericks, Arlin: 10 a.m. Thursday, Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Hicks Jr., Henry Washington: 11 a.m. Thursday, St. Rest Baptist Church, Ruston. Ivey Sr., John Arlin: 4 p.m. Friday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Louis, Mary: noon Thursday, First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Moss, Mary: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe. Wimberly, Rufus: 2 p.m. Thursday, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.

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

Frances McKnight Swaggart Beall Funeral services for Frances Beall, 74, of Monroe, LA will be held Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Pastor Ricky Baker officiating. Interment will follow in the Kilpatrick's Serenity Garden in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Beall was born on July 3, 1937, grew up in Holly Ridge, LA and passed away on May 23, 2012 at St Francis Medical Center following a lengthy illness. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bill & Mable McKnight; brothers, James McKnight & Eddie McKnight. A loving and loved, wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend, Mrs. Beall is survived by her husband of 28 years, Kenneth Beall; children, Alisa Swaggart Lear and husband, Bernie, Richard Joseph Swaggart and wife, Debbie & Kenneth Swaggart and wife, Shalia; stepchildren, Kim Beall Huntsman and husband, Keith and Kenny Beall and wife, Lera; grandchildren, Brandon Swaggart and wife, Deanna, Sunny Swaggart Green and husband, Shane, Toni Swaggart Parrish and husband, Patrick, Kelsey Swaggart, Bailey Swaggart, Megan Huntsman, Morgan Huntsman, Toby Trichell and wife, Jessica, Eric Beall and wife, Monica, Amanda Beall, Malissa Nappier and husband, Matt; brothers, BJ McKnight and wife, Charlotte of Rayville, LA and Thomas McKnight and wife, Brenda of West Monroe, LA; sister-in-law, Gracie McKnight; 11 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; her beloved cousin, Sue Williams; and uncle Carra Sullivan. Frances Beall was a retired federal employee, then co-owner of Unique Answering & Secretarial Service and she was employed by Century Telephone for over 10 years. Frances Beall an active member of Grace Baptist Church in Monroe, who loved her WMU ladies, the chats in the church kitchen, and delighted in the young people in her church. She preferred to never miss pokeno, loved family get togethers especially 'going to camp', thought gardening was fun, adored her family and catnaps. She will be greatly missed. Pallbearers will be Brandon Swaggart, Shane Green, Patrick Parrish, Toby Trichell, Bailey Swaggart, Matt Nappier, & Drew Chase. Visitation will be prior to the funeral beginning at 12:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to Grace Baptist Church, 1569 Harmon Johnson Road, Monroe, LA 71202. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from May 25 to May 26, 2012

Audrey Helen Harris Richardson Funeral services for Audrey Helen Harris Richardson, 81, of West Monroe will be held at 1:30 PM, Friday, May 25, 2012, at Family Church West Monroe with Pastors Michael O'Neal, Terry Taylor, and Michael Stravato officiating. Interment will follow at Concord Cemetery, Chatham, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. On May 22, 2012, Audrey Harris Richardson went home to her eternal reward. She was born October 20, 1930. Ms. Audrey, as she was affectionately known, was a Godly woman that exemplified faithfulness, dependability, diligence, trustworthiness, and dedication to Christ, her late husband, and her family. Ms. Audrey faithfully supported and stood by her late husband and other key families in the late 60's as one of the Charter Members of Family Church of West Monroe. She and her husband also were founding partners of D & J Construction Company of West Monroe. In addition to all of her life time achievements, she was best known for her life of faith, and her love of family and friends. Audrey was preceded in death by her husband, R. D. Richardson, parents, Maude and William Harris; and sisters, Naomi Gates and Recie Nolan. Audrey is survived by her son, Richard Richardson and wife Sherie; daughters, Judy Richardson; Suzanne Black and husband Cecil; grandchildren; Richard Richardson and wife Angie, Beryl Richardson and wife Lisa, Dewayne Richardson and wife Krista, Donnie (Cooney) Storey, C.D. Black and fiance' Melissa, David Ainsworth and wife Miranda, Gene Ainsworth and wife Danielle and Chris Hale; great- grandchildren, Harlee, Joshua, Abigail, John David, Dalton, Lia, David, Anna Brooke and Abram; sister, Edith Covington; numerous nieces and nephews, special daughter-in-love, Jennifer McDanell and husband Bobby. For the special angels who took care of our precious mother, thank you to LA Hospice, nurse, David Holloway and Angel Care sitters, Darlene and Phyllis, Dr. Myron McCormick, Dr. Barry Weinberger and staff of Oncology Associates. Pallbearers are Richard, Beryl, Dewayne, and Joshua Richardson, C. D. Black, Donnie (Cooney) Storey, Chris Hale, and Gene Ainsworth. Honorary pallbearers are her great grandchildren. Visitation will be held Thursday May 24, 2012 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Memorials may be made to Family Church of West Monroe in the name of Audrey Richardson. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from May 24 to May 25, 2012

Louis Aaron "Rick" Richmond Funeral services for Louis Aaron "Rick" Richmond will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 26, 2012, at Fellowship Baptist Church west of Columbia with Bro. Tyler Hurst, Bro. Floyd Duchesne, and Bro. Brian Rankin officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation will be Friday starting at 4:00 p.m. at the church. Rick was born May 12, 1938 to Herbert and Bertha Boyd Richmond in Columbia and he passed from this life on May 23, 2012 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe. He was retired from the Army Corps of Engineer as a park ranger. He was a member of the Gideons and he was a Deacon at Fellowship Baptist Church. He served his country in the Air Force. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He loved his family and his church. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister: Laura Richmond Latapie; brother-in-law: Milton Latapie; special friend: Charles Alger. He is survived by his wife of forty seven years: Sandra Watts Richmond of Columbia; son: Michael Richmond and his wife Amy of Roanoke, VA; daughter: Marcia Johnson and her husband Darryl of Calhoun; sister: Carolyn Escalon and her husband Manuel of Columbia; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Darryl Johnson, Manuel Escalon, Mark Escalon, Gary Watts, David Ainsworth, Leon Scott, Benny Lee, and Jarrod Masoner. Honorary pallbearers will be Deacons of Fellowship Baptist Church and Tim Escalon. You may send online condolences to the Richmond family at www.riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on May 25, 2012

Leon Sivils Leon Sivils died Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at his home in Monroe surrounded by his family. He was 79. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 26, 2012, in the chapel at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Kenneth Johnson and Rev. Wesley Pittman officiating. Interment will follow in the Loch Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife of 56 years Veda Myers Sivils, son Brian Sivils and his wife Cj Sartor, son Keith Sivils and his wife Daphne, daughter Delia Sivils Ebert and her husband Brad Ebert, daughter Regina (Regi) Sivils Wilder, granddaughter Whitney Anne Sivils and great-grandchildren Shannan and Jacob Sutherland, granddaughter Lindsey Sivils, grandson Garrett Sivils, grandson Trey Meyer and great-grandson Tyler, granddaughter Ashley Meyer Penry, her husband Troy Penry and great-grandson Aiden, granddaughter Bailey Meredith, grandsons Seth and Jesse McNew, granddaughter Ashlee Wilder, grandson Jake Ebert, brother Robert Sivils and his wife Mary, brother Stanford Sivils, brother Roy Sivils and his wife Katie, many nieces and nephews, and his devoted companion Buddy. He was preceded in death by his father Jesse C. Sivils, his mother Myrtle Holcomb Sivils, of Wilmot, AR, his son Stephen Sivils of Monroe, and his granddaughter Emily Elizabeth Sivils of Monroe. Mr. Sivils was born December 9, 1932 in Wilmot, AR. From the time he was a child, music was an important part of his life. He and his brothers sang as a gospel quartet in churches and for revivals throughout the south. As a young man he served in the U.S. Army as a communications officer during the Korean Conflict. When he returned home he continued singing with his brothers and served as music director in several churches including Faith Baptist Church in Monroe, Loch Arbor Baptist Church in Monroe, LA, White Avenue Baptist Church in Bastrop, LA, Westview Baptist Church in Jackson, MS, and LaBelle Baptist Church in LaBelle, TX. In the 1940's the quartet had a radio show on KTRY in Bastrop. When singing with the Spiritualaires, He recorded an album. He continued his music ministry even during his work as credit manager for Fair Stores. In 1971, he returned to Ouachita Parish and founded TAC, a credit management company. Eventually he was asked to be secretary-treasurer of the Lakeshore Sewer District, which led to his own utility business, L & R Utilities. L & R grew to handle the operations of utility companies throughout Louisiana. After retiring he and his wife Veda traveled extensively throughout the United States and Europe. Pallbearers will be Keith Sivils, Garrett Sivils, Jason Crawford, Doug Underwood, Trey Telano, Jeff McNew, Bobby Wilder, and Ben Tidwell. The family requests memorial gifts to be made to the Cancer Foundation League of Northeast Louisiana or the Loch Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery Fund. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe Published in The News Star on May 25, 2012

Johnnie M. Walker Funeral services for Mrs. Johnnie Merriwether Walker, 78, of Winnsboro formerly of Mangham, LA will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 25, 2012, in the chapel of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi with Rev. Paul Perry officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., Thursday, at Cox Funeral Home in Delhi. Burial will be in Faith Memorial Park Cemetery south of Delhi. Mrs. Walker died Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alton (Red) Walker; her parents, James Robert Merriwether and Ollie Jewel Stephenson Merriwether; a daughter, Janet Lynn Mullican; a brother Thomas Earl Lord and a sister Betty Pearl Schoonover. She is survived by two daughters, Deborah Blaylock and husband Jerry of Rayville, LA and Rita Browning and husband Ira of Winnsboro; a son-in-law David Mullican of Baskin, LA; one brother Jimmy Merriweather and wife Mary of West Monroe, LA; one sister Susie Junkin and husband Clifton of Delhi, LA; six grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; one great great grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Chris Blaylock, Scott Browning, James Browning, Jeremy Blaylock, Joseph Blaylock and Chuck Lord. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our website at www.coxfuneral.com Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA Published in The News Star on May 25, 2012

Judy Ellen Wright Funeral services celebrating the life of Mrs. Judy Ellen Wright, 60, of Monroe, LA, will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 26, 2012, at the North Monroe Baptist Church in Monroe, LA with Dr. Bill Dye and Rev. Warren Eckhart officiating. Interment will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Ruston, LA, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Mrs. Wright died May 23, 2012, at the LSU Health Science Center in Shreveport, LA. Judy was a member of the North Monroe Baptist Church. She was retired from St. Francis Medical Center in the Pathology Department, and the former Office Manager for the Pathologist at North Monroe Hospital. Judy loved her family, especially her grandkids, flowers and gardening, NASCAR, fishing, Christmas, Easter bunnies, and traveling. Survivors: her husband, Bill Wright; Son, Kris and Rebekah Thomas of Tomball, TX; Stepsons, Will Wright (Carrie) of McKinney, TX, and Clint Wright (Melissa) of Tyler, TX; Mother-in-law, Mrs. Howard W. (Blackie) Wright, Jr. of Ruston, LA; Grandchildren, Haely, Luke and Kallie Thomas, Emerson and Parker Wright, and Caleb Wright; her siblings, Joyce Jones of Mt. Vernon, TX, James Reeves (Ann) of Medical Lake, WA, Janette Halley of Cache, OK, Jerald Reeves (Ruby) of Monroe, LA, Joann Duckworth (John) of Monroe, LA, Ronald Reeves (Regina) of Monroe, LA, and Jean Welch (Buddy) of Sheridan, AR; Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Pallbearers will be Mike Reeves, Jon Lemoine, Chris Lamanno, Robert W. Temple, John Duckworth, Jon G. Black, Rob deVeer, and Nicholas deVeer. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe, LA. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to North Monroe Baptist Church in Monroe, LA. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 25, 2012

Earl Allen, 91 Earl Allen of Monroe, formerly of Delhi, a retired postmaster with the U.S. Postal Service, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Nelda B. Allen, 76 RUSTON — Nelda Bullock Allen, a seamstress, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m. Monday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery.

Polly A. Anderson, 76 Polly A. Anderson of West Monroe, director of volunteer services at LSU Medical Center, died Thursday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is noon Saturday until service time. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Frances S. Beall, 74 Frances McKnight Swaggart Beall of West Monroe, a telephone company administrator, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is noon Saturday until service time. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe.

Jimmy G. Ellerbe, 51 WISNER — Jimmy Glynn Ellerbe, a consultant for Exxon Mobil Oil Co., died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery, near Gilbert.

Carol Ann Guilbert, 69 DALLAS — Carol Ann Crawford Guilbert, formerly of Monroe, died Wednesday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Eugene Harvey, 86 GRAMBLING — Eugene Harvey, retired athletic sports trainer, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Episcopal Church of The Redeemer, Ruston. Burial will be in Grambling Memorial Park under the direction of Miller Family Mortuary, Ruston.

Bertha Jones, 94 OUACHITA CITY — Bertha Irene "Maw" Jones, retired from Ouachita Parish School Board, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Ouachita City Cemetery, Union Parish, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Annette Miller, 61 HOUSTON — Annette Miller, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Morning Star No. 2 Baptist Church, Mangham. Burial will be in Adile Cemetery, Mangham, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe.

Louis Richmond, 74 COLUMBIA — Louis "Rick" Richmond, a retired Army Corps of Engineers employee, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Fellowship Baptist Church. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Fellowship Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Leon Sivils, 79 Leon Sivils of Monroe, utility company owner, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Loch Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery.

Judy Wright, 60 Judy Ellen Wright of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

David A. Yarbrough, 84 JONESVILLE — David A. Yarbrough died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Heard Cemetery, Manifest, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Benjamin, Catherine: 3 p.m. Saturday, Riverside Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Blood, Douglas: 1 p.m. Saturday, Progressive Chapel Church, Lake Providence. Carter, James: 1 p.m. Saturday, Stonewall Missionary Baptist Church, Hwy. 575, Newellton. Dean, Leotis: 3 p.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville. Dunbar, Felix S.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Fletcher, Chiquita W.: 1 p.m. Saturday, First Color Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Francis, Peggy Nan Ouzts: 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Providence Memorial Cemetery. Graves, Hillery Hilton: 2 p.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Head, Lucille Deerman: 10 a.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.Ivey Sr., John Arlin: 2 p.m. Saturday, Point Assembly of God, Downsville. Johnson, Cierra S.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe. Jynes, David: 11 a.m. Saturday, Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood. Kendrix, Ruthie Dean: 10 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion No. 2 Baptist Church, Dubach. Liggins, Beatrice: 11 a.m. Saturday, Progressive Chapel Church, Lake Providence. Moss, Mary: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe. Newbill, Eric: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Faith Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Richard Sr., Jerry: 11 a.m. Saturday, Marion Baptist Church, Marion. Riley, Haskell: 1 p.m. Sunday, Mangham United Methodist Church, Mangham. Sledge, Barbara: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Life Temple, Bastrop. Stech, Eva Pearl Kendrick: 4 p.m. Saturday, Trinity Assembly of God, Bastrop. Thompson, Lula: 1 p.m. Saturday, East Star Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Washington, Ruby: 11 a.m. Saturday. New Light Baptist Church, Monroe. Weeks, Tommy Wayne: 2 p.m. Sunday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

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

Polly A. Anderson Memorial services for Polly A. Anderson, 76, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday May 26, 2012, at First United Methodist Church in West Monroe with Rev. Jon Tellifero officiating. Mrs. Anderson was born on August 26, 1935 and passed away on May 24, 2012 in West Monroe. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in West Monroe and was Director of Volunteer Services at LSU Medical Center in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Anderson loved to cook and enjoyed traveling. Survivors include her husband, Paul Anderson; daughter, Susan Halsey and husband Gordy; granddaughters, Taylor and Brooke Halsey; sister, Sue Lindsey and husband Neal. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until service time Saturday at the Church. Online condolence / registry: mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA

Frances McKnight Swaggart Beall Funeral services for Frances Beall, 74, of Monroe, LA will be held Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Pastor Ricky Baker officiating. Interment will follow in the Kilpatrick's Serenity Garden in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Beall was born on July 3, 1937, grew up in Holly Ridge, LA and passed away on May 23, 2012 at St Francis Medical Center following a lengthy illness. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bill & Mable McKnight; brothers, James McKnight & Eddie McKnight. A loving and loved, wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend, Mrs. Beall is survived by her husband of 28 years, Kenneth Beall; children, Alisa Swaggart Lear and husband, Bernie, Richard Joseph Swaggart and wife, Debbie & Kenneth Swaggart and wife, Shalia; stepchildren, Kim Beall Huntsman and husband, Keith and Kenny Beall and wife, Lera; grandchildren, Brandon Swaggart and wife, Deanna, Sunny Swaggart Green and husband, Shane, Toni Swaggart Parrish and husband, Patrick, Kelsey Swaggart, Bailey Swaggart, Megan Huntsman, Morgan Huntsman, Toby Trichell and wife, Jessica, Eric Beall and wife, Monica, Amanda Beall, Malissa Nappier and husband, Matt; brothers, BJ McKnight and wife, Charlotte of Rayville, LA and Thomas McKnight and wife, Brenda of West Monroe, LA; sister-in-law, Gracie McKnight; 11 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; her beloved cousin, Sue Williams; and uncle Carra Sullivan. Frances Beall was a retired federal employee, then co-owner of Unique Answering & Secretarial Service and she was employed by Century Telephone for over 10 years. Frances Beall an active member of Grace Baptist Church in Monroe, who loved her WMU ladies, the chats in the church kitchen, and delighted in the young people in her church. She preferred to never miss pokeno, loved family get togethers especially 'going to camp', thought gardening was fun, adored her family and catnaps. She will be greatly missed. Pallbearers will be Brandon Swaggart, Shane Green, Patrick Parrish, Toby Trichell, Bailey Swaggart, Matt Nappier, & Drew Chase. Visitation will be prior to the funeral beginning at 12:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to Grace Baptist Church, 1569 Harmon Johnson Road, Monroe, LA 71202. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from May 25 to May 26, 2012

Joy Kennedy Cathey Joy Cathey, age 72 of Clarksville, died on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at Gateway Medical Center. She was born on June 21, 1939 in Farmerville, LA to the late Arthur and Viola Kennedy. Memorial service will be held Saturday, May 26, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at Hilldale Church of Christ with Brother Steve Kirby officiating. Funeral service will be held on Sunday, May 27, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. at Farmerville Church of Christ and Graveside service in Shreveport, LA on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, with Brother Eddie Albritton officiating. Joy was a dedicated Christian all of her life, serving God. She was an educator, mom, grandmother (Nonee) and wife. As an educator for 40 years, she served as a teacher, counselor and principal. Her education awards included three National Blue Ribbons for Valley Creek Elementary in McKinney, Texas. She also served as a judge for the National Blue Ribbon Committee. Survivors include her husband, L.C. Cathey of Clarksville, TN and sister Pat (Eddie) Albritton of Ruston, Louisiana, sons Creighton (Kelly) Cathey of Bossier City, Louisiana and Casey (Karley) Cathey of Maumelle, Arkansas. Grandchildren, Cody Cathey, Kaleigh Cathey, Laura Cathey, and Hudson Cathey. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Clarksville Christian School, 505 Highway 76, Clarksville, TN 37043. Arrangements entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040. On-line condolences may be made at www.neal-tarpley.com Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home Clarksville, TN Published in The News Star on May 26, 2012

Mary Catherine Nickelberry A Life of Love and Service. Funeral services for Mary Catherine Nickelberry will be Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 3:00 p.m., Riverside Missionary Baptist Church, Powell Ave., Monroe, LA. Interment ceremony will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe. Viewing will be Friday, May 25, 2012 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Family visitation will be 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the church. Mary Catherine Nickelberry was born on July 12, 1926 to the union of Leon and Carrie Nickelberry. She was the 7th of 10 children. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a devoted member of Riverside MBC throughout her lifetime. She excelled at school and graduated as salutatorian from Monroe Colored High School in 1945. She joined in holy matrimony with Willie Benjamin that same year. To that union two girls were born, Emily Elaine and Carolyn Deborah. She later joined in marriage Joseph Green Poe, Jr. She worked tirelessly as a domestic worker a cook and at the local barbecue stand. While doing so she furthered her education and became a licensed practical nurse. She worked in this capacity for several years until she further continued her education and completed the course work at Louisiana Tech University to become a registered nurse in 1975. She went on to complete the master's program at LaSalle University in health care administration. Her resume includes working at E. A. Conway Hospital for 23 years. Her vision was to open a home health agency with her daughters. In 1983, her dream of business ownership was realized when Supreme Home Health Services, Inc. was opened. She worked as the Director of Nurses there until her health failed this year. As an entrepreneur, she diversified her endeavors into other business collaborations. In the community she was very active and well known. She was a member of civic groups including the Don Juans, the Optimist Club, and a charter member of Delta Phi Chapter of Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. She also participated in church activities and auxiliaries throughout her life. As she was affectionately known as "Mommie" by family and friends; she extended her love and support to everyone with whom she came in contact. She held a very unique parental bond with Charles Mays, Willie "Dan" Linkford who preceded her in death, Richard Peelo, Sam DeBois, Worth Gords, Eddie Mc Donald, and William Dickerson. There are many others, with whom she was very close. She had many special friendships in her lifetime. Exceptional friends who gave her love and comfort during her illness were Earnestine Travillion, Barbara Johnson, Chelena Patterson, and Mattie Gords. She departed this life on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at St. Francis Specialty Hospital in Monroe LA. Catherine Benjamin Poe was preceded in death by both her parents and siblings: Albert George Nickelberry, Queen Esther Taylor, Carolin Lena Hayes, Lenard Benoit Nickelberry, Louis Nickelberry. She was also preceded in death by Willie Benjamin and Joseph Poe. She leaves to cherish her legacy of friendship, stewardship, loyalty, wisdom, nurturing, and fantastic home-cooked meals two children; Emily Winston Spears (Robert), Carolyn Deborah Benjamin; one sister Julia Marie Nickelberry Wilkins; five grandchildren: Leonard Benoit Benjamin, Catherine Nichole Winston, and Carolyn Winston Braggs (Terrence), Marcus Spears, Jermaine Spears (Angela); 14 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild and many, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends whom she loved and cherished throughout her life. Thanks. The family wishes to specially thank all those who supported us in this trying time. We would especially like to show our deepest gratitude to our working family at Supreme Home Health Services, Inc., Terri Hopkins, Dorothy Taylor, Velma Nobles, St. Francis Medical Center staff, and our Riverside MBC church family, Dr. Shaffei and his associates, Dr. Richard Smith, and Dr. J. D. Patterson. There are many others too voluminous to mention. You all are in our hearts and prayers. Miller Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 26, 2012

Edna Lou Jordan Pouncey Funeral services for Edna L. Pouncey, 91, of Downsville are 3:00 PM, Sunday, May 27, 2012 at Aulds Chapel Church with Rev. Michael Reynolds officiating. Interment follows at Aulds Chapel Church Cemetery in Downsville, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Pouncey (Mama) was born April 22, 1921 in Downsville, LA to the union of Cotman and Della Jordan. She passed away peacefully May 24, 2012 at her home in Downsville. She married James Edward Pouncey in Nov. 1940 and shared more than 63 years of marriage until his death in 2004. During her lifetime she was a sweet, gentle, God-loving woman who was called by many different names. To her siblings she was known as "Lucy." She helped raise some of them and loved and cherished them to her last days. To her nine children she was "Mama" the most precious woman we knew. To her 27 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren she was Mamaw Pouncey and Grandmother Pouncey, the Matriarch of the family who collected their pictures on her mantel and lifted their names in prayer daily. To her church family she was known as Ms. Edna, who, when she was able, was in her pew by her sister-in-law, Gertrude Jordan, who was just like a sister to her. Mama was an uncomplaining, hard worker her whole life. When not busy with the never-ending chores of raising nine kids, she was working in her flower gardens and making beautiful quilts. Mom was predeceased by her parents; husband; son, James Ronnie Pouncey; grandson, Joey Spillers; son-in-law, Jerry Lewis, Jr.; brothers C. L., J. W., and Stanley Jordan; and her sister, Vera Jordan. She is survived by one son, Terry Pouncey; seven daughters, Betty Dickerson (Stuart), Patricia Beebe (Louie), Glenda Hunt (Allen), Mamie Lewis, Karen Thomas (Ricky), Deloris Spillers (Joe), and Threasa Thomas; daughter-in-law, Barbara Pouncey; and their 82 children and grandchildren; brothers Arthur and Ira Lee Jordan; sisters, Dorothy Howard, Sylvia Myers, Brenda Wheat, and Audrey Payton. Pallbearers are grandsons, Shane Beebe, Chris Thomas, Jerry Lewis, III, Jason Thomas, Dr. Lukas Beebe and John Thomas. Visitation is Saturday, May 26, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. "She called to JESUS like no one I've heard. I knew that she knew HIM." Michael Reynolds. "And this is eternal life, that they may know YOU, the only true GOD, and JESUS CHRIST whom YOU have sent." John 17:3. The Family wants to express their deep gratitude to Kerri Price, Shirley Harris, and Kathy Aaron from Home Care Resources, for their kind and compassionate care of our beloved Mama. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 26, 2012

Hardy E. Wells Funeral services for Hardy E. Wells, age 90, of West Monroe will be held 2pm Sunday May 27, 2012, graveside at the Welcome Home Cemetery at Grayson with Rev. Sammy Redden officiating. Services are under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. Visitation will be on Sunday at Riser Funeral Home from 12:00 noon until 1:45 pm. Hardy E. Wells was born on January 14, 1922 at Columbia, LA to the union of his parents John Ivy Wells and Rachel O'Neal Wells. He passed from this life on May 25, 2012 at the St. Francis Medical Center, Downtown Campus, in Monroe. Mr. Wells was a United States Navy Veteran of World War II .He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Monroe and was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife of sixty five years, Venila Darden Wells, and eleven brothers and sisters. Survivors include his son, John E. Wells and wife Nancy of West Monroe, three grand- children, Renee Johnson, John E. Wells, Jr. and wife Melissa; and Bert Cherry and wife Micleah; four great-grand daughters, one great-grand son; and one great-great grand son. Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews. Online registry/ condolences: riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home 7131 U S Highway 165 Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on May 26, 2012

Earl Allen, 91 Earl Allen of Monroe, formerly of Delhi, a retired postmaster with the U.S. Postal Service, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Nelda B. Allen, 76 RUSTON — Nelda Bullock Allen, a seamstress, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m. Monday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery.

Polly A. Anderson, 76 Polly A. Anderson of West Monroe, director of volunteer services at LSU Medical Center, died Thursday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is noon Saturday until service time. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Frances S. Beall, 74 Frances McKnight Swaggart Beall of West Monroe, a telephone company administrator, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is noon Saturday until service time. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe.

Jimmy G. Ellerbe, 51 WISNER — Jimmy Glynn Ellerbe, a consultant for Exxon Mobil Oil Co., died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery, near Gilbert.

Carol Ann Guilbert, 69 DALLAS — Carol Ann Crawford Guilbert, formerly of Monroe, died Wednesday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Eugene Harvey, 86 GRAMBLING — Eugene Harvey, retired athletic sports trainer, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Episcopal Church of The Redeemer, Ruston. Burial will be in Grambling Memorial Park under the direction of Miller Family Mortuary, Ruston.

Bertha Jones, 94 OUACHITA CITY — Bertha Irene "Maw" Jones, retired from Ouachita Parish School Board, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Ouachita City Cemetery, Union Parish, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Annette Miller, 61 HOUSTON — Annette Miller, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Morning Star No. 2 Baptist Church, Mangham. Burial will be in Adile Cemetery, Mangham, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe.

Louis Richmond, 74 COLUMBIA — Louis "Rick" Richmond, a retired Army Corps of Engineers employee, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Fellowship Baptist Church. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Fellowship Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Leon Sivils, 79 Leon Sivils of Monroe, utility company owner, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Loch Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery.

Judy Wright, 60 Judy Ellen Wright of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

David A. Yarbrough, 84 JONESVILLE — David A. Yarbrough died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Heard Cemetery, Manifest, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Benjamin, Catherine: 3 p.m. Saturday, Riverside Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Blood, Douglas: 1 p.m. Saturday, Progressive Chapel Church, Lake Providence. Carter, James: 1 p.m. Saturday, Stonewall Missionary Baptist Church, Hwy. 575, Newellton. Dean, Leotis: 3 p.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville. Dunbar, Felix S.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Fletcher, Chiquita W.: 1 p.m. Saturday, First Color Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Francis, Peggy Nan Ouzts: 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Providence Memorial Cemetery. Graves, Hillery Hilton: 2 p.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.Ivey Sr., John Arlin: 2 p.m. Saturday, Point Assembly of God, Downsville. Johnson, Cierra S.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe. Jynes, David: 11 a.m. Saturday, Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood. Kendrix, Ruthie Dean: 10 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion No. 2 Baptist Church, Dubach. Liggins, Beatrice: 11 a.m. Saturday, Progressive Chapel Church, Lake Providence. Moss, Mary: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe. Newbill, Eric: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Faith Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Richard Sr., Jerry: 11 a.m. Saturday, Marion Baptist Church, Marion. Riley, Haskell: 1 p.m. Sunday, Mangham United Methodist Church, Mangham. Sledge, Barbara: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Life Temple, Bastrop. Stech, Eva Pearl Kendrick: 4 p.m. Saturday, Trinity Assembly of God, Bastrop. Thompson, Lula: 1 p.m. Saturday, East Star Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Washington, Ruby: 11 a.m. Saturday. New Light Baptist Church, Monroe. Weeks, Tommy Wayne: 2 p.m. Sunday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

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

Marie Clark Bullock Funeral services for Marie Clark Bullock will be held Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at First Baptist Church, Calhoun at 2:00 PM. Officiating will be Reverend Neil Everett. Interment will follow at Aulds Chapel Cemetery, Downsville under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM- 8:00 PM, Sunday, May 27 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Marie was born March 23, 1929 in Calhoun to Wesley James and Lois Fitzpatrick Clark. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Calhoun. She graduated from Ouachita Parish High School and then B. M. I. School of Business. She worked in Finance and owned Dependable Finance in Monroe. For the last twenty-five years she has worked at Wal-Mart, West Monroe and was affectionately known as "The Wal-Mart Lady," greeting customers at the door. Her life was exemplified by longtime work and devotion to her family. Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Bullock. She is survived by her daughters Kimberly Bullock Rooney, Kerri Bullock Miller, and Allison Marie DeStefano and her grandchildren Taylor, Zachary, Lydia, Lilly, and Kaydance and by her sister Edna Bairnsfather. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home or The American Heart Association would be appreciated. Online condolences may be sent to the family atwww.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 27, 2012

Jimmy Glynn Ellerbe Services for Jimmy Glynn Ellerbe, 51 will be 2:00 PM Sunday, May 27, 2012 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home with the Rev. Jason Strong and Rev. Frances Guy officiating. Interment will follow in the Oakley Cemetery near Gilbert under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. A Masonic service will be held at the cemetery. Mr. Ellerbe Passed away May 24, 2012. He was a member of Dan Gilbert #405 Masonic Lodge-Past Master, a Barak Shriner, T. B. Gilbert Lodge, member of First Baptist Church in Gilbert, and a consultant for Exxon Mobile. He is preceded in death by his parents-William "Ed" and Linda Wafer Ellerbe; brother-David Lynn Ellerbe; and daughter-Landon Abbott. He is survived by his wife-Connie Franks of Wisner; granddaughters-Desiree and Serenity Abbott of Dallas; brothers-Ed and Yvonne Ellerbe of Wisner, Michael "Busch" and Pat Ellerbe of Gilbert, Carey Joe and Jane Ellerbe of Gilbert; sister Joanna and Mackie Strong of Baskin; special cousin-Leo "Billy" and Elaine Thornhill of Winnsboro; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Ward Ellerbe, Kip Jones, Chad Easterling, Brandon Strong, Cristopher Hunt, C. C. Kimball, Joey Thomas, and Eric Jester. Honorary pallbearers will be Manuel Jimenez, Brian Krueger, and Jake Kamps. Online registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on May 27, 2012

Carol Ann Crawford Guilbert Carol Ann Crawford Guilbert gently passed away Wednesday May 23, 2012 in Dallas, Texas from a brief but valiant battle with brain cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family. Carol Ann was born on September 6, 1942 in Monroe, Louisiana. She was a graduate of Neville High School of Monroe Louisiana and attended both Mississippi Southern in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and North East Louisiana University in Monroe, Louisiana. Carol Ann will be remembered fondly for her generous spirit, her extreme love and devotion to her family and her passion for cooking and sharing meals with family and friends. Carol Ann was preceded in death by her parents, James Carroll Crawford and Frances Marion McCoy Crawford; her step-mother, Persis Johns Crawford; and her brothers, Dan M. Crawford and James W. Crawford all of Monroe, Louisiana. Carol Ann is remembered lovingly by her children. Son Thomas Mark Guilbert of N. Richland Hills, Texas, Daughter Stephanie Guilbert Stanley and partner Cathy of Dallas, Texas and Son John Buckner Guilbert and wife Valerie of Dallas, Texas. She is remembered by her Grandchildren, Brandon Michael Guilbert, Alex Stephen Curtis, Daniel Thomas Guilbert, Steven Michael Guilbert, Amanda Debra Guilbert and Sophia Kaylyn Guilbert. Her Niece Catherine Palmer and husband Dave of Richardson, Texas and Nephew James Crawford of Perdido Key, Florida, Great-Nieces Diane Palmer and Marley Crawford and multiple family members and friends. A Memorial Service will be held for Carol Ann Saturday, May 26, 2012 at Restland Funeral Home from 3:00 PM-5:00 PM in Dallas. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 28, 2012 from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM at Mulhern Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhern Funeral Home at 10:00 am and then burial will be at Mulhern Memorial Park Cemetery of Monroe, Louisiana. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 27, 2012

Terry Randal Hearold Funeral services for Terry Randal Hearold, 60, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at Christian Life Church with Rev. G. E. Chance and Rev. Danny Chance officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Hearold passed away Thursday, May 24, 2012. He was a member of Christian Life Church. Mr. Hearold was preceded in death by his wife, Anita Kay Staggs Hearold; and his mother, Wilma Knighten Hearold. Survivors include his father, Thompson Hearold; and brother, Duane Hearold and wife Laura, all of Monroe. Pallbearers will be Gregg Staggs, Gary Lynch, Ronnie Cupit, Lex Giddens, Grady Kight, and Terry Oglethorpe. Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Staggs, Rusty Salsbury, Ron Lewis, and Noble Tillman. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Christian Life Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 27, 2012

Sharon Diane Hammett Hiddleson Memorial service for Sharon Diane Hammett Hiddleson will be held in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel at 2:00 PM Friday, June 1, 2012, with Rev. Gerald Lewis officiating. Sharon passed away on February 12, 2012, at UCSD Sulpizio Cardiac Center in San Diego, CA, following cardiac surgery. She was born to the late Fred U. Hammett, Sr. and Anna Lucille Hammett (Wooten) on March 18, 1946. Sharon was the granddaughter of the late William Reid Wooten and Annie Pearl Wooten (West). She had many West, Wooten, Hammett, Hootsell relatives in Monroe, Clayton, Vidalia, LA and Natchez, MS. She resided in San Diego over 40 years. She was a legal secretary, realtor owner broker, loan broker, and senior loan officer. Sharon loved her rescue dogs, Amy and Rusty, traveling and photography. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and an avid genealogist. She is survived by her two children, Shelly Hiddleson and Mark Hiddleson of San Diego, CA, a brother Fred Hammett of Ramona, CA, and a sister, Joan Fleming of Reno, NV, and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Humane Society or Second Chance Dog Rescue.org. The family will receive friends following the memorial service at the home of Delores Humphries, 205 Walton Street, Monroe, LA 71203. Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 27, 2012

Bertha Irene "Maw" Jones Bertha Irene "Maw" Jones, age 94, of Ouachita City, LA., passed away May 25, 2012 in Farmerville, LA. Arrangements will be handled by Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville, Louisiana with visitation beginning Saturday, May 26, 2012 from 5:00 PM ending at 8:00 PM. Funeral services will follow on Sunday, May 27, 2012 at 3:00 PM in the Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel with interment at Ouachita City Cemetery. Bro. Kurt Auger will officiate. Irene was born in Sparkman, Ark., On Jan 28, 1918 to Thaddeus and Rillie Mae Johnson Hatcher. After moving from Arkansas she settled in Ouachita City and married Ed Jones and started her family. She is the last original resident of Ouachita City, LA. Irene was an avid "fisherwoman" Give her a bucket, a box of worms and a rod and reel and she could fish that bank all day. She loved to catch those little catfish because she thought those were the good ones to eat. She was also noted for always having enough food to feed anyone who dropped by her house at any time, especially during hunting season. She is preceded in death by her parents, and husband, of 62 years Ed Jones, and two grandchildren, Ricky and Cubby Jones. She is survived by her children: son, Raymond Jones and wife Betty, daughter, Eloise Nunez and husband Johnny, son, Ronnie Jones and wife Trinky, daughter, Marilyn Davis and husband Robert. She was blessed to have 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. A special son, Tommy Ormond and wife Evalyn. Pallbearers are the grandsons: Doug Nunez, Mike and Eddie Jones, Mark and Mickey Jones, Chris Mike and Bubba Gill. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on May 27, 2012

Jo Ann Martin McMorris Funeral services for Jo Ann Martin McMorris, 77, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, May 28, 2012, at Lakeshore Baptist Church with Rev. William Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. McMorris passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012. She was a member of Lakeshore Baptist church for 51 years, where she served faithfully in many capacities. Mrs. McMorris was preceded in death by her parents, husband, John Gordon McMorris, Sr.; and sister, Estalene Monzingo. Survivors include her daughter, Judy McMorris Manuel and husband Sylvan of Eunice, LA; son, John Gordon McMorris, Jr. and wife Karen of Rayville, LA; granddaughter, Holly Manuel McElwee and husband Bart of Moss Bluff, LA; great granddaughter, Julianna Kate McElwee; sisters, Lynette Michel and husband Gasper of Metairie, LA, Bonnie Ford of Monroe, Verdine Holder and husband John of Shreveport, LA, Maurene Sims of West Monroe, and Jerene Davis and husband Roy of West Monroe; aunt, Daree Rodden of Monroe; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and Lakeshore Baptist Church family. Pallbearers will be Mike McMorris, Charles Lester Pilcher, Kim Pilcher, Rob Williamson, Buddy Cork, and Tom Cathey. Visitation will be Monday from 10:00 AM until service time at Lakeshore Baptist Church. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care. Memorials may be made to Lakeshore Baptist Church (flowerbed upkeep), Samaritans Purse, Operation Christmas Child, or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 27, 2012L/CPL Robert Earl Williams Vietnam Vet 1970 & 1971 Robert Earl Williams, a disabled veteran, business man and a Deacon of Pentecostal of Apostle Church, Orlando, FL. He passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2012, in Orlando, FL. He served as a Lance Corporal in The United States Marine Corps in Vietnam. He was the son of the late Robert F. Williams and Hattie Williams of West Monroe, LA. Services for Robert Earl Williams will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. at The Olive Branch Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on May 27, 2012

L/CPL Robert Earl Williams Vietnam Vet 1970 & 1971 Robert Earl Williams, a disabled veteran, business man and a Deacon of Pentecostal of Apostle Church, Orlando, FL. He passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2012, in Orlando, FL. He served as a Lance Corporal in The United States Marine Corps in Vietnam. He was the son of the late Robert F. Williams and Hattie Williams of West Monroe, LA. Services for Robert Earl Williams will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. at The Olive Branch Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on May 27, 2012

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

Everett Louis Carlson Memorial services for Mr. Everett Louis Carlson, 94, of Monroe will be held at a later date with Military Honors at the Port Hudson National Cemetery. Mr. Carlson was born in Chicago, IL to Aron and Mable Carlson on January 8, 1918 and died Saturday, May 26, 2012, at the Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home. He was in the United States Marine Corp. serving in the Pacific during WWII. He was a salesman for Howard Griffin and other appliance businesses in the Monroe area. Mr. Carlson was preceded in death by his son, Richard. Survivors include his daughter, Linda Knight, MD and husband Bob; son, David Carlson and wife Patsy; three grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to all the caregivers at the War Veterans Home in Monroe. Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or the charity of your choice . Semper Fi. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 28, 2012

Jasper Haddad Funeral services for Jasper Haddad, 90, of Monroe, will be held Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at 1:30 PM at Grace Episcopal Church, Monroe, Louisiana, with The Reverend Cannon Greg Riley and The Reverend John Roberts officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Jasper Haddad passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in Monroe, Louisiana of natural causes. He was born June 11, 1921 in Dermott, Arkansas. He lived a full and active life as a business man and avid outdoor sportsman, and was a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Monroe. Following graduation at Neville High School and entering Aircraft Engine Technology College in Memphis, he was first employed by the former Chicago & Southern Airlines in Memphis, Tennessee, as an aircraft engine line maintenance chief overhauling military aircraft engines during World War II. Following the war he moved back to Monroe, Louisiana, and was a successful merchant in the retail hardware and appliance business for 50 years. He earned numerous outstanding dealership sales awards during his career as a retailer and was recognized as the largest in single store sales volume during a single year in 13 states with the Maytag Corporation. His love of fishing and duck hunting brought together many new friends and acquaintances and years of fond memories. He hunted and fished from early youth into the last year of his life and taught many young people to fish and hunt throughout the years earning him a place with other outstanding sportsmen in the area. He had the deepest gratitude for the friendship of all the McGowan Brake Club hunters and fishermen, especially Kent & Yvonne Anderson, Mark Anderson, Scott Anderson, and all the Anderson family members. Jasper was one of the charter members and founders of the Church located at King's Lake Subdivision on Lake D'Arbonne in Union Parish. He was an Usher and on the maintenance committee of Grace Episcopal Church. Jasper Haddad is preceded in death by his parents Jinar O. and Abraham Haddad, seven brothers, Joseph, William, Pete, Cotham, Icer, Zeke, and Julius and one sister, Sarah Haddad Mickel. He is survived by his wife Joyce Inez Haddad, daughter Holly Jan Haddad of Dallas, Texas, son Jon Jasper Haddad and wife Sharen of Monroe, Louisiana; grandchildren, Courtney Fieber of Austin, Texas, and Tess Osborne of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until service time in Kilbourne Hall at Grace Episcopal Church. The family requests that memorials be made to Grace Episcopal Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 28, 2012

Eugene "Doc" Harvey Eugene "Doc" Harvey, longtime Grambling State University athletic trainer, departed this life, May 22, 2012. He was laid to rest by his family. Saturday May 26, 2012, in Grambling, LA, under the direction of Miller's Funeral Home, Ruston, LA. Pallbearers included Darrell Sanders, St., Darrell Sanders, Sr., Andre Lewis, Ewing Collier, Gregory Gray, Darrell Sanders, Jr., Larry Pannell, Charlie Lewis, Vyron Brown, Douglas Lee Williams, and Rodney Billups. Eugene Isaac Harvey was the fifth child born to George and Blanch Harvey, Berwick, Louisiana. He was educated in the public school system of St. Mary Parish, after which he entered the United States Navy. He later received recognition for his service during World War II in the form of an Honor Medal bestowed upon him by Governor Bobby Jindal. Upon completion of his military service he entered Xavier University and later the University of Indiana where he also began as an athletic trainer. Upon receiving his B.S. degree, he stayed on to complete his Masters. Harvey earned his physical therapy certificate at the American Institute of Science in Indianapolis, Indiana. After college his first job was as a trainer for the Brooklyn Dodgers and later the Los Angeles Dodgers. In the 1950's, he worked with Hall of Famers Jackie Robinson and Duke Snider. Having served in the major leagues, he joined the Grambling State University Athletic Department. Doc Harvey, as he was fondly known, served as the Athletic Trainer for men's and women's teams for a period in excess of fifty years. As Coach Eddie Robinson liked to say, "Doc always kept the Tigers healthy and ready for the next game. For Doc was as much as a part of the team as the players." In 1980, Harvey was inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame. Six years later he, was honored by the National Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame. Further in the summer of 2011 he was inducted in the GSU Legends Hall of Fame. Currently Harvey is listed as a candidate in the field of Sports Medicine for the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Eva Mae Davis Harvey, one brother, George Harvey, three sisters, Margaret Phillips, Beatrice Dumas and Annie Belle Turner. He leaves to mourn his passing two daughters, Carla H. Moore, Cynthia H. Douglas (Ernest), one grand-daughter, Morgan Elizabeth Douglas and one step grand-daughter, MiaChante' Douglas, all of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a myriad of friends. Miller Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on May 28, 2012

Sgt. Alphonso D. Henderson Funeral services for Sgt. Alphonso D. Henderson, 37, of Farmerville, LA., will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at Gentle Hands Ministries in Farmerville, LA., with Rev. Vincent Butler Officiating. Interment will follow at Sweet Lilly Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with Military Honors under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mr. Henderson was born on August 28, 1974 in Monroe, LA., and passed away on May 22, 2012 in Farmerville, LA, after an ATV accident. Sgt. Henderson was an Active member in the National Guard. He was a veteran of the Iraq War having served two tours of duty. Sgt. Henderson would have his twenty years of service as of June 19, 2012. He is survived by his wife Stacy Henderson of Farmerville, LA; daughters, Alaya Henderson of Farmerville, LA; China Kennedy of Farmerville, LA; Skyler Calcote of Farmerville, LA; mother, Georgia Andrews of Marion, LA; father, James Edward Henderson I of Shreveport, LA; step-father, Cleotis Andrews of Marion, LA; brothers, James Henderson II of Marion, LA; Dewayne Henderson of Houston, TX; sisters, Summer Andrews of Marion, LA; Markita Jackson of Shreveport, LA; grandparents, Lillian Henderson of Shreveport, LA; Betty Jean Andrews of Spearsville, LA; and a host of relatives and friends. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 29, 2012 from 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on May 28, 2012

Oakla Viola Parker Messina Funeral services for Oakla Viola Parker Messina, 77, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, May 29, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Roger Stoffer officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Messina, a homemaker, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012 at St. Francis Medical Center. She was born July 29, 1934 in Winnsboro, LA to I. D. and Cleo Parker. Mrs. Messina was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Gary Wayne Parker, Willis D. (Corkey) Parker, and Charles M. (Thumb) Parker. Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Pete Messina; sisters, Shirley Merrill and husband Tommy of Monroe and Peggy Newman and husband R. S. of Winnsboro; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation will be Tuesday from 12:00 Noon until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home or the American Diabetes Foundation. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 28, 2012

Haskell Riley Funeral services for Haskell Riley, 81, of Buckner, AR were held at 1:00 PM, Sunday, May 27, 2012 at Mangham United Methodist Church, Mangham, LA with Bro. Marshall Sevier and Bro. Travis Arrant officiating. Graveside services were held at 6:00 PM, Sunday at Falcon Cemetery, Falcon, AR with Bro. Jerry Westmoreland and Bro. Keenan Williams officiating. Haskell was born August 21, 1930 and passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012 in Winnsboro, LA after a lengthy illness. He has joined his wife of 49 years, Kathryn Pope Riley in Heaven. Mr. Riley had timber land and was a poultry and cattle farmer. He was a member of the Willisville United Methodist Church, Stamps, AR, the Masonic Lodge in Springhill, LA and Order of the Eastern Star in Stamps, AR. He was a US Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. He retired from the International Paper Company in Springhill, LA. Haskell was a devout Christian who lived his faith daily. He was known for his integrity, love for his family and friends and joyful attitude toward life despite many physical limitations and battles with cancer. He was precious to all who knew him. Survivors include his children, Mike Riley and wife, Judy of Magnolia, AR, Patricia Jordan and husband, Marlin of Rayville, LA and Anita Kay Riley of Derby, KS; grandchildren, Nicholas Jordan, Jeffrey Jordan and wife, Kathryn and their child, Henry, Marla Jordan, Tara Hoffman and husband, Matt, Michael Chambers, and Mallory Chambers; special nieces, Cynthia Cater and Debra Roberts; care givers, Helen Wilhite, Deloris Pridgett, Glen Wilhite, Sandra Atkins, and Tyler Davis; First Choice Hospice, Gail Borden, Monica Guice, Patricia Wilhite, Kim Williams, and Rev. Danny Hawthorne; the Franklin Medical Center and Dr. Ron Morgan. Pallbearers were the men of Mangham United Methodist Church. Honorary pallbearers were Keith Gibson, Bobby Mayton, James Thomlin, John Payne, Travis McKamie, and Carroll Matlock. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials to be made to the Willisville United Methodist Church, c/o Mrs. Cora Marlar, 3079 Hwy 57, Stephens, AR 71764. To leave condolences for the family go to brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on May 28, 2012

Elizabeth D. Affatato, 59 COLLINSTON — Elizabeth Affatato, a retired Pecanland Christian School teacher, died Sunday. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Bastrop.

Carolyn B. Crawford, 76 Carolyn Barfoot Crawford of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial is in Liberty Grove Church of God Cemetery.

Tom Dannehl, 78 Tom Dannehl, a retired Rayville Blowpipe employee, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Carol A. Guilbert, 69 DALLAS, Texas — Carol Ann Crawford Guilbert, formerly of Monroe, died Wednesday. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Terry R. Hearold, 58 Terry Randal Hearold of Monroe, co-location supervisor for S.B.A. Communications and Office Services, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Christian Life Church, Monroe. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial is in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Curtis J. Lee, 88 Curtis J. Lee, 88, of Ruston died May 26, 2012. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Ruston. Visitation is one hour prior to service time at the church. Burial is in Bernice City Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston.

Jo Ann M. McMorris, 77 Jo Ann Martin McMorris of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Lakeshore Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Monday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

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

Tom Dannehl Funeral services for Tom Dannehl, 78, of Rayville, LA will be held 2:00 PM, Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at Rayville Assembly of God, Rayville, LA with Bro. John Skinner, Bro. Shane Lester, and Bro. Melvin Reagan officiating. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery, Rayville, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Mr. Tom was born August 17, 1933 in Winnsboro, LA and passed away Sunday, May 27, 2012 in Rayville, LA. Mr. Tom was a member of and the head deacon of the Rayville Assembly of God Church. Beginning in 1978 he started Rayville Blowpipe. Mr. Dannehl sponsored many men's softball teams and helped with the construction of many of the area churches and was an avid sport fan. Mr. Dannehl is preceded in death by the mother of his children, Mafie Westmoreland Dannehl; brothers, Roy Dannehl and R.O. Martin, Jr.; sister, Billie Jean Gatlin; parents, Richard Dannehl and Emma Mae King Martin; nieces, Cindy Dannehl and Debbie Dannehl. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Dannehl; sons, Ronnie Dannehl of Monroe, LA and Donnie Dannehl and wife, Joyce of Rayville, LA; daughters, Cathy Dannehl of Monroe, LA, Pennie Green and husband, Buddy of Delhi, LA, Susan Gallien and husband, Neal of Lafayette, LA, Lori McKinney and husband, Mike of Delhi, LA, and GeLeigh Lyles and husband, Joe of Rayville, LA; stepsons, DeWayne Del Rio and wife, Rhonda of Rayville, LA, Terry Del Rio and wife, Donna of Shelbyville, TN, and Randy Del Rio and wife, Rhonda of Pamona Park, FL; grandchildren, Chris Dannehl and wife, Jennifer of Rayville, LA, Emy Dannehl of Monroe, LA, Dorrie Green of Bastrop, LA, Kylie Guillotte of West Monroe, LA, Jordon Towers and wife, Amanda of Lafayette, LA, Leaha Large and husband, Will of Lindale, TX, Lynzi Allen and husband, Dustin of Rayville, LA, Ben McKinney of Delhi, LA, Joseph Lyles of Rayville, LA, Tom Matthew Lyles of Rayville, LA, Ariel Del Rio of Rayville, LA, Devin Del Rio of Rayville, LA, Amber Del Rio of Shelbyville, TN, Scott Del Rio of Pamona Park, FL, and Amanda Miley of Jacksonville, NC; 15-great grandchildren; siblings, Bob Martin of Crossett, AR, Patsy Bignar and husband, Joey of Jonesboro, LA, Jerry Martin and wife, Joyce of Minden, LA, Donald Johnson of Rayville, LA, Ricky Martin and wife, Cathy of Crossett, AR. Pallbearers are Ronnie Cupit, Glenn Cupit, Gene Cupit, Dave Rogers, Jeff Mercer, and Danny Chance, Jr. Visitation is 12:00 PM until the service, Tuesday at the Rayville Assembly of God Church. To leave condolences for the family go to brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on May 29, 2012

Marie C. Bullock, 83 Marie Clark Bullock of Calhoun, a retired business owner and Walmart greeter, died Thursday. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, Calhoun. Burial is in Aulds Chapel Cemetery, Downsville, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Lloyd B. Courtney, 87 RUSTON — Lloyd Benjamin Courtney, a rural letter carrier, died Sunday. Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Grace United Methodist Church. Visitation is from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel of Ruston. Tom Dannehl, 78 RAYVILLE — Tom Dannehl, owner of Rayville Blowpipe, died Sunday. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Rayville Assembly of God. Visitation is from noon Tuesday until services at the church. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. James E. Gillespie Jr., 52 WRIGHTSVILLE, Ga. — James Edwin Gillespie Jr., formerly of Winnsboro, died Friday. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Harvest Christian Church, Gilbert. Burial is in Chase Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Jasper Haddad, 90 Jasper Haddad of Monroe, owner/operator of an appliance store, died Saturday. Services are 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Grace Episcopal Church. Visitation is from noon Wednesday until service time in Kilbourne Hall at Grace. Burial is in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Lorraine L. King, 95 JONESBORO — Lorraine L. King, formerly of Gilbert, died Monday. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is from 5-9 pm Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Crowville Masonic Cemetery. Mickey E. Long, 66 Mickey E. Long of Monroe, self-employed, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Oakla V. Messina, 77 Oakla Viola Parker Messina of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is from noon until time of services Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

W.R. Parks, 81 WINNSBORO — W.R. "Dub" Parks, a self-employed trucker, died Sunday. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Military graveside rites are in Coax Cemetery near Winnsboro.

Doris F. Shahan 76 Doris F. Shahan of West Monroe, a homemaker died Monday. Services are incomplete under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia.

Ray Thigpen, 87 GRAYSON — Ray Thigpen died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete at Riser Funeral Home of Columbia.

Mary L. Wilkerson, 90 SHREVEPORT — Mary Leigh Cardin Wilkerson, formerly of Rayville, a retired waitress, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Coax Cemetery in Baskin. Arrangements are under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Edwenar Williams, 82 BASTROP — Edwenar Williams died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Greater Magnolia in Bastrop. Visitation is noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Greater Magnolia. Burial will be at H.V. Adams Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Bastrop.

Mary L. Yates, 90 OAK GROVE — Mary Laverta Yates, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Beulah Baptist Church near Oak Grove. Visitation is from 3-9 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home. Burial is in Beulah Cemetery.

Betty Youngblood, 65 NEWELLTON — Betty Youngblood died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Crawford, Carolyn Barfoot: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Guilbert, Carol Ann Crawford: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Hearold, Terry Randal: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Christian Life Church, Monroe. Lee, Curtis J.: 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Ruston.

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

Everett Louis Carlson In loving memory a memorial service for Mr. Everett Louis Carlson, 94, of Monroe will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, May 31, 2012, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1301 Oliver Road, Monroe, with Pastor Paul McComack officiating. Published in The News Star on May 30, 2012

Mickey Elaine Long Funeral services for Mickey Elaine Long, 66, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, May 31, 2012, at New Light Baptist Church with Rev. Lindle Stewart officiating. Interment will follow at New Light Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Long passed away Monday, May 28, 2012. She owned and operated The Gingerbread House and sold gift baskets. Mrs. Long was preceded in death by her father, Clint T. French; and niece, Shelley Sandefur. Survivors include her husband, David W. Long; sons, Anthony (Tony) White and Robert (Robbie) B. Long and wife Sherry; daughter, Stephanie White Henderson and husband Mike; mother, Charlene French; sisters, Sharon Sandefur, Angela Gaye French, and Melissa French; brothers, Richard French and David (Tommy) French; four grandchildren, Steven White, Jessica White, Christian Doan, and Anthony White; three great grandchildren, Carly White, Elizabeth Bryan, and Emmaliegh Doan; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Steven White, Scott Sandefur, Chad French, Clay McCaskle, and Kenneth Sandefur. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to New Light Baptist Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 30, 2012

Doris Shelton-Shahan Funeral services for Mrs. Doris Faye Beck Shelton-Shahan, age 76 of West Monroe, formerly of Columbia, will be held at 10 AM Thursday, May 31, 2012 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Bro. Brian Rankin officiating. Interment will follow at Georgetown Cemetery in Georgetown, LA. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5 PM to 9 PM at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia. Mrs. Shahan was born on July 29, 1935 in Simms Community, LA to the union of William Oliver Beck and Emma Peters Beck and went to her Heavenly home on Monday, May 28, 2012 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Ralph Shelton and sister, Lorraine Maddox. Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Donnie Shelton and wife, Chrissy of Singapore; two daughters: Debra Steen and husband, Johnnie of West Monroe and Sissy Bond and husband, Brad of Gonzales; three sisters: Sybil Barron and husband, Billy of Deville, Theresa Rhymes and husband, James of Pineville and Catherine Ann Frost and husband, Dennis of Alexandria; seven grandchildren: Alisha Wells (Herbert), Paul Steen (Stacy), Justin Steen (Annie), Bethanie Shepherd (Jay), Kellie Ory (Jacob), Cammie Holloway (Gene) and Candie White (Sonny), great-grandchildren: Robbie Wells, Seth Wells, Aubrey Steen, Leah Steen, Kayden Ory, Emma Ory, Austin Holloway, Emily Holloway, Courtney Roberts, Nathan Roberts and one to arrive in September 2012 and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Paul Steen, Justin Steen, Jay Shepherd, Herbert Wells, Brad Bond and Johnnie Steen. The honorary pallbearer will be Jacob Ory. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on May 30, 2012

R.A. Thigpen, Jr. Funeral services for R. A. Thigpen, Jr. age 87 of Grayson, will be held 2pm Wednesday May 30, 2012 from the Columbia chapel of Riser Funeral Home,with Rev. Jim McKeithen officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Hebron Cemetery , west of Grayson. Visitation will be from 9am until time of service on Wednesday at the funeral home Mr. Thigpen was born on October 3, 1924 at Hill, LA to his parents, Rowell Arnold Thigpen, Sr. and Mary Eleanor Fluitt Thigpen. He passed from this life on Monday May 28, at his residence following an extended illness. He was a Veteran of World War II, having served in the United States Army. He was a member of the Old Hebron Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by his parents, and by his beloved wife Katherine Antley Thigpen. Survivors include a host of nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers will be Wayne Nelson, Chris McKee, Chris McKeithen, Roy McMullen, and James McKeithen, Jr. Online registry/ condolences: riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home 7131 U S Highway 165 Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on May 30, 2012

Tom Barker Jr., 65 OAK RIDGE — Tom Barker Jr., a farmer, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Nehemiah Brown, infant BASTROP — Nehemiah Brown, the infant son of Delphene and Anthony Brown, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Artie Marie Bryant, 77 Artie Marie Thornhill Payne Bryant of West Monroe, a retired CNA, died Monday. Visitation is noon until 2 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Mary Ella Carroll, 96 WATERPROOF — Mary Ella Carroll, a grocery store owner, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ladarrius Fuller, infant Ladarrius Fuller, the infant son of Angelica Slaughter and Marcus Fuller of Monroe, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Alphonso D. Henderson, 37 FARMERVILLE — Alphonso D. Henderson, a sergeant in the National Guard, died May 22. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Gentle Hands Ministries, Farmerville. Burial will be in Sweet Lily Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

David Plain, 89 RAYVILLE — David Plain, a teacher with Richland Parish School System, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

William L. Tomblin, 82 William L. Tomblin of Monroe, a U.S. Army retiree, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Corrine Weems, 90 Corrine Weems of West Monroe, a retired highway department secretary, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Courtney, Lloyd Benjamin: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Grace United Methodist Church. Gillespie Jr., James Edwin: 10 a.m. Thursday, Harvest Christian Church, Gilbert. Haddad, Jasper: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Grace Episcopal Church, Monroe. Hearold, Terry Randal: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Christian Life Church, Monroe. King, Lorraine L.: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Parks, W.R. "Dub": 10 a.m. Wednesday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Wilkerson, Mary Leigh Cardin: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Coax Cemetery, Baskin. Yates, Mary Laverta: 10 a.m. Thursday, Beulah Baptist Church, near Oak Grove.

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

Everett Louis Carlson In loving memory a memorial service for Mr. Everett Louis Carlson, 94, of Monroe was held at 11:00 AM Thursday, May 31, 2012, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1301 Oliver Road, Monroe, with Pastor Paul McComack officiating. Published in The News Star from May 30 to June 1, 2012

Mary Lyndal Craig Funeral services for Mary Lyndal (Sister) Craig will be held at the chapel of Cox Funeral Home in Delhi, LA on Friday, June 1 at 12:00 PM. The family will accept visitors at the chapel from 10:00 AM until the time of the funeral service. Mrs. Craig was born in Cotton Valley, LA on September 3, 1929. She married the late W.G. "Bill" Craig in April 1953 and had been a resident of Delhi, LA since 1959. She was preceded in death by her husband in 2008 after 55 years together, her brother Jack Maynor, Sr. and sisters Lee McCrary, Loreice "Bill" Searcy, Jewell "Blue Eyes" Dean, and Johnnie "Tat" Maynor. Survivors include her two sons, Dr. Johnny Craig and wife Karen of Shreveport, LA and Steve Craig and wife Rhonda of Delhi, LA; sisters Betty Jane Willis of Irving, TX and Jeri Watson of Minden, LA; grandchildren Sarah and Rachel Craig of Shreveport, LA, Doug Craig of Delhi, LA, and Deidre Craig McKee and husband Marcus of Pachuta, MS; great grandchildren Ginny Lynn and John McKee also of Pachuta, MS. Pallbearers will be Joe Ellis Michael, Dr. Lester W. Johnson, Doug Craig, Marcus McKee, Randall Crawford, and Zach Bembenick. The family wishes to express their appreciations to Dr. David Thompson and the staff of Richardson Medical Center Rayville, LA and Regina Leggins for their excellent care of mom over the past years. We would also like to acknowledge and thank a very special individual, Dr. Lester W. Johnson, mom's physician and friend for the last 35 years, no matter what or where, he was always there to take care of her. The family would request that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to either the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home in Monroe, LA or the Methodist Children's Home in Ruston, LA. To leave condolences for the family please go to www.coxfuneralhome.com Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA Published in The News Star on May 31, 2012

Linton Hynum Funeral Services for Linton Hynum, 82, of West Monroe, LA will be held 10:00 AM Friday, June 1, 2012 at McClendon Baptist Church with Rev. Rick Crandall officiating. Interment will be held at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Mr. Hynum was born on May 23, 1930 in Pattison, MS and passed away on May 29, 2012 in Monroe, LA. Mr. Hynum was a member of McClendon Baptist Church. He was employed with Mulhearn Protective Insurance Company for over 30 years and was a former manager Seale-Lily Ice Cream. Mr. Hynum was a former Dixie Youth baseball coach and umpire for many years. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Hynum enjoyed fishing and hunting. He is preceded in death by his brother, Robert Barron Hynum; sisters, Mildred Hynum and Dorothy Tanner. Mr. Hynum is survived by his wife, Barbara; sons, Mark, Matthew and Luke Hynum; grandchildren, Blake Hynum and Lauren Marshall sisters, Earline Goza, Margaret Ann Brown, Betty Mae Wade, and Edna Pearl Raines; and special nieces, Robin Kelly, Julia Wiggins, and Edie Whittington, among other numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Mike Register, Joe Smith, Skipper Whittington, Anthony Sharp, Steve Brining, and Bubba Harrist. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jake Maggs, Gene Cox, Greg Cox, Stan Cox, Jay Warden, Raymond Guillot, and Tom Mulhearn. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday, May 31, 2012 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. The family would like to thank his two nurses, Tosha Mollette and Cinnamon Carson for their care of Mr. Hynum. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 31, 2012

Corrine Mott Weems Mrs. Corrine Mott Weems passed away May 29, 2012 at her home with her daughters by her bedside at the age of 90. Funeral Services for Mrs. Weems will be held at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe on Thursday, May 31 at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Werner Aswell officiating. Interment will be at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens in West Monroe. Mrs. Weems was born May 20, 1922, in Hebert, Louisiana, to Daniel and Liddie Clark Mott. She was the youngest of seven children and was preceded in death by her parents and six siblings, Clyde Mott, Euell Mott, George Mott, James Mott, Ruby Brown and Irma Jones. Mrs. Weems was retired from the Department of Transportation where she worked for more than 32 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe and was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, J. D. Weems, and her oldest grandson, Kevin Rutledge of West Monroe. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Barbara Dykes and husband Charles, and Ms. Gloria Allbritton of West Monroe. Also surviving Mrs. Weems are her grandchildren, Slade Dykes and wife, Michelle, Tamara Spurgeon and husband Jarrett, and granddaughter-in-law, Ms. Christy Nappier. Surviving great-grandchildren are Ryan and Rylee Dykes, Brooke and Kendall Spurgeon, Claire Rutledge, Emily Rutledge and Jarod Powell. She is survived by two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Marie Medak of Monroe and Mrs. Ethel Mott of Columbia. Also surviving Mrs. Weems is her best friend, Mrs. Violet May. Pallbearers will be Heath Mott, Roy David Jones, Jarod Powell, Slade Dykes, Ryan Dykes and Jarrett Spurgeon. The family wishes to convey their gratitude to the nurses of Family Life Home Health, Hospice Compassus and Hospice TLC who were so dedicated to her care and comfort. Special thanks are also given to caregivers, Ms. Nyola Gray and Ms. Lillie Richards for their loving devotion and commitment to Mrs. Weems during her lengthy illness. Online condolences may be made to the family at www. kilpatrickfuneralhomes com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 31, 2012

Lois Aaron, 95 DELHI — Lois Bessie Aaron, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Tom Barker Jr., 65 RAYVILLE — Tom Barker Jr., a farmer, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Travelers Rest Baptist Church, Oak Ridge. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in Wham Brake Cemetery, Bastrop.

L.V. Brady, 82 MANGHAM — L.V. "Mike" Brady, boiler maker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Lone Cherry Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Lone Cherry Cemetery.

Nehemiah Brown, infant BASTROP — Nehemiah Brown, the infant son of Delphene and Anthony Brown, died May 23. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday at Evergreen Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Artie M. Bryant, 77 Artie Marie Thornhill Payne Bryant of West Monroe, retired certified nursing assistant, died Monday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is noon Thursday until service time at the funeral home.

Mary E. Carroll, 96 WATERPROOF — Mary Ella Carroll, a grocery store owner, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Myrtle Grove Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ladarrius Fuller, infant Ladarrius Fuller, the infant son of Angelica Slaughter and Marcus Fuller of Monroe, died Sunday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Patricia R. Johnson, 60 Patricia Rivers Johnson of Monroe, an administrator, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Mickey E. Long, 66 Mickey Elaine Long of Monroe, owner of The Gingerbread House, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at New Light Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Gladys Miller, 92 Gladys Miller of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hope Estate Cemetery, Wisner.

David Plain Sr., 60 RAYVILLE — David Plain Sr., a teacher, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Doris S. Shahan, 76 Doris Shelton-Shahan of West Monroe, formerly of Columbia, an administrative assistant, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Georgetown Cemetery, Georgetown.

Alvin T. Smith, 90 RAYVILLE — Alvin T. Smith, owner and operator of Smith's Texaco Service Station, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

Larry D. Walters, 43 WISNER — Larry D. Walters, a farmer, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Locust Hill Baptist Church, Extension. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Robert E. Williams, 59 ORLANDO, Fla. — Robert Earl Williams, an antique dealer, died May 20. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Olive Branch Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Shirley Jo Williams, 76 JONESBORO — Shirley Jo Williams died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Full Gospel Temple. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Southern Funeral Home. Burial will be in McDonald Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Gillespie Jr., James Edwin: 10 a.m. Thursday, Harvest Christian Church, Gilbert. Weems, Corrine: 10 a.m. Thursday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Yates, Mary Laverta: 10 a.m. Thursday, Beulah Baptist Church, near Oak Grove.