September - 2011 - Obituaries from The News-Star

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

September 2, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

R.L. "Val" Cassels Funeral services for Mr. R.L. "Val" Cassels, 91, of Farmerville, formerly of Columbia, will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 3, 2011 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Bro. Wayne Whiteside, Bro. Carlin Sanders, and Bro. John Fleming officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Welcome Home Cemetery in Columbia. R.L. was born January 10, 1920 to Charlie and Cora Holmes Cassels in Rosefield and he went to meet his Lord and Savior at his residence on August 31, 2011. R. L. is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Ann McKee Cassels. Also surviving Mr. Cassels is nephew, Archie H. Wyant, Jr. of Clarksville, Ga, and nieces Janice Wyant Jacobson of West Monroe, and Patricia Wyant Mayes of Bastrop. R. L. was attended faithfully in his last days by niece Helen Patterson and nephew Merle Patterson. He will be missed by a host of nieces and nephews. R. L. proudly served his country in the army during World War II in Germany. He retired from Riverwood Paper Mill as an operator after 32 years. Pallbearers for the service will be nephews: Van Patterson, Todd Ainsworth, Stan Wyant, Adam Smith, Ron Wyant, and Mark McKee. You may send online condolences to the Cassels family at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA. Published in The News Star on September 2, 2011

James "J. W." Lowrey Funeral services for James "J.W." Lowrey, 67, of Sterlington will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 3, 2011 at First Baptist Church of Sterlington with Bro. J. E. Brown and Bro. Lindle Stewart officiating. Interment will follow in Welcome Home Cemetery at Grayson, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mr. Lowrey was born on December 24, 1943 in Columbia, LA and passed away on August 30, 2011 in Sterlington, LA. He was retired from Graphic Packaging, Plant 70. He served with the U. S. Army Reserve. He was ordained as deacon at New Light Baptist Church and continued to serve at First Baptist Church of Sterlington. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and serving in his church and community. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: L. W. and Eunice Lowrey; two brothers: W. J. "Pete" Lowrey and Jacob "Jake" Lowrey; and one sister: Wanda Voncile Adams. Mr. Lowrey is survived by his wife of 45 years: Maurine Braddock Lowrey; children: Pam Lowrey Waldrop and husband, Micheal and Kevin D. Lowrey and wife, Gayle; grandchildren: Chase and Hunter Sullivan, Jacob and James Micheal Lowrey, and Trey and Drake Waldrop; sister: Patsy Lowrey McGinty and husband, David; 7 brothers and sisters-in-law: Elaine Simons, Berl Braddock, Lawrence Ray Braddock, Marjorie Cain, Jean Crain, Benny Braddock, and Mark Braddock; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Deacons of First Baptist Church of Sterlington will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to First Baptist Church of Sterlington - Building Fund. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Friday, September 2, 2011 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on September 2, 2011

Andy C. Avery, 48 Andy Charles Avery of West Monroe, an auto repairman, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 4 p.m. Friday at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Annie L. Booth, 90 FARMERVILLE — Annie Laurie "LaLa" Booth, a retired loan officer, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday until time of service at the church. Burial will be in Farmerville City Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Lillie B. Goforth, 87 MARION — Lillie Mae Benson Goforth, a retired moulding operator, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday at Concord Cemetery. Arrangements are under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

David Lynn Griffin, 56 WINNSBORO — David Lynn Griffin died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Eureka Baptist Church, Gilbert. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the church. Services are under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home. Lucias Hunter, 77 WINNSBORO — Lucias Hunter, a plant supervisor, died Sunday. Services are noon Saturday at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Gethsemane Memorial Cemetery. Juanita G. Johns, 77 JONESBORO — Juanita Gladys Johns died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Southern Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Chatham. Matt Pollard, 38 Matt Pollard of West Monroe, a restaurant manager, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Charles R. Ross, 57 Charles Ray Ross of Monroe, a laborer, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Lawrence Weems, 40 Lawrence "Butch" Weems of West Monroe, a pipeliner, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete at this time under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Eliza Wren, 89 TALLULAH — Eliza Wren, a homemaker, died Aug. 20. Services were Thursday at East Star Baptist Church. Burial was in Natchez National Cemetery, Natchez, Miss., under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Anderson, Betty: 11 a.m. Saturday, Parkview Church of Christ, Monroe. Anderson Sr., Wilbourne Lee: 5 p.m. Saturday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Bailey, Hebert: noon Saturday, St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church, Mer Rouge. Brown, Gennie Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe. Cole, William F. "Billy": 10 a.m. Saturday, Farmerville City Cemetery. Coleman, Allen Leon: 2 p.m. Saturday, Refuge Healing Ministry, Monroe. Davis, Laura: 1 p.m. Sunday, The Church of the Living God, Monroe. Drake, Mark Alice Rachal: 10 a.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Franklin, Booker T.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Guyton, Edley: 9 a.m. Friday, Lamar Cemetery, Delhi. Johnson, Leon: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Monroe. Lewis, Charles Edward: 11 a.m. Saturday, Christian Fellowship Worship Center. Smith, Thomas Lavon "Lefty": 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Union Baptist Church, near Spearsville. Smith, Viola Herrington McKoin: 10 a.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

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

In Loving Memory of James C. "Jimmy" Craft 09-03-29 to 09-03-10 From Betty Greer & Friends Published in The News Star on September 3, 2011

Hazel Marie Sellers Hanvey Funeral services for Hazel Marie Sellers Hanvey, 84, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 3, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Gabriel Krell officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Hazel Marie Sellers Hanvey was born on July 6, 1927 in Fitzpatrick, AL to Kathleen DeLacy Haddock and Jefferson Stuckey Sellers. She graduated from the University of Alabama in 1949. She was a member of Parkview Baptist Church, Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughters of the American Colonists, Daughters of Colonial Wars, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Women on Mission, Twin City Study Club, and the Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Hanvey, a retired home economics teacher, died Wednesday, August 31, 2011, at Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Rayville. Mrs. Hanvey was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Frank Wood Hanvey; and five sisters, Valeria Sellers, Dorothy Hovater, Martha Godfrey, Minnie Sauls, and Sara Osteen. Survivors include her daughters, Angela Sellers Hanvey Hales and husband Myrt T. Hales, Jr. of Rayville, and Dr. Jan Kathleen Hanvey Fairchild and husband William McCray Fairchild of Denham Springs, LA; four grandchildren, Myrt T. Hales III of New Orleans, LA, Jan Marie Hales of Birmingham, AL, Kathleen DeLacy Fairchild a student at Louisiana College in Pineville, LA, and Mattie Louise Fairchild of Denham Springs, LA; one sister, Ouida Lorene Sellers Moore and husband Gurnia Moore of Montgomery, AL; two brothers-in-law, J. Vernon Godfrey of Montgomery, AL, and John Osteen of Lynchburg, VA; dear friends, John and Carolyn Casey of Heflin, AL; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jay Adams, Don Anzelmo, Jimmy Crotwell, James Hall , George Johns, and Mickey Traweek. Visitation will be Saturday from 1:00 PM until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to Parkview Baptist Church, 1001 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe, LA 71201. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star from September 2 to September 3, 2011

Lawrence E. "Butch" Weems Funeral services for Lawrence E. "Butch" Weems, 40, of West Monroe will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 3, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Jon Tellifero officiating. Interment will follow in Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM, Saturday September 3, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Butch was born on September 28, 1970 in West Monroe, LA, and passed away on September 1, 2011 in West Monroe. He was a graduate of West Monroe High School. Butch worked as a pipeliner for many years and was a very talented welder and machinist. He loved to spend time fishing and hunting with his family and friends, especially his son, Hunter who was his pride and joy. He is preceded in death by his parents Lawrence (Larry) Earl Weems Jr., Elaine Weems and Marcella Weems, grandparents, Lawrence Earl Weems Sr., Cooper and Era Russell. Survivors include his son, Hunter Weems and mom Marsha Martin Weems; grandmother, Alline Weems; sisters, Pam Mitchell and husband Jay, Nicole O'Bryant and husband Billy, Tracy Booth and husband Jim; nieces and nephews, Elaina and Mary Allison Mitchell, Christopher and Sarah O'Bryant; special cousin, Kim Osbon and husband Allen and special relatives. Pallbearers will be T.J. Hodge, Mike Davis, Johnny Cunningham, Damon Wilhite, Bruce Bilton, and Stevie Frost. Butch was very blessed to have his grandmother, Alline, who was his guardian angel over his whole life. She was always there with the special gift of caring and loving that God gave her. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on September 3, 2011

Jennie L. Brown, 99 GREENWOOD, Miss. — Jennie Lee Brown, formerly of Monroe, a houskeeper, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Modean B. Buckalew, 89 COLUMBIA — Modean Bratton Buckalew, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Riser Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lincecum Cemetery, Georgetown.

Valerie P. Cook, 44 GEORGETOWN — Valerie Pendarvis Cook, a medical caretaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Beulah Baptist Church. Visitation is 5 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Homes.

Marsha Daniels, 45 LAS VEGAS — Marsha Daniels, formerly of Sicily Island, died Aug. 22. Services are noon Monday at St. Paul Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Visitation is 1-3 p.m. Sunday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe, and 4-7 p.m. Sunday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Pilgrim Baptist Church Cemetery, Sicily Island.

Hazel Sellers Hanvey, 84 Hazel Marie Sellers Hanvey of Monroe, a retired home economics teacher, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum.

James Lowrey, 67 James "J. W. Lowrey of Sterlingotn died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Sterlington. Burial will be in Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Charles R. Ross, 57 Charles Ray Ross of Monroe, a laborer, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Thelma Waggoner, 81 RUSTON — Thelma Waggoner died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Lawrence Weems, 40 Lawrence "Butch" Weems of West Monroe, a pipeliner, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Anderson, Betty: 11 a.m. Saturday, Parkview Church of Christ, Monroe. Anderson Sr., Wilbourne Lee: 5 p.m. Saturday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Bailey, Hebert: noon Saturday, St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church, Mer Rouge. Booth, Annie Laurie "LaLa": 2 p.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Farmerville. Cole, William F. "Billy": 10 a.m. Saturday, Farmerville City Cemetery. Coleman, Allen Leon: 2 p.m. Saturday, Refuge Healing Ministry, Monroe. Davis, Laura: 1 p.m. Sunday, The Church of the Living God, Monroe. Franklin, Booker T.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Griffin, David Lynn: 10 a.m. Saturday, Eureka Baptist Church, Gilbert. Hunter, Lucias: noon Saturday, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Johns, Juanita Gladys: 2 p.m. Saturday, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Johnson, Leon: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Monroe. Lewis, Charles Edward: 11 a.m. Saturday, Christian Fellowship Worship Center. Pollard, Matt: 10 a.m. Saturday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Smith, Thomas Lavon "Lefty": 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Union Baptist Church, near Spearsville.

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

James E. "Chic" Darnell Funeral services for James Edward "Chic" Darnell of Monroe will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, September 4, 2011 at North Monroe Baptist Church Chapel with Dr. Bill Dye and Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating assisted by Rev. David Worthington. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Chic was born on October 9, 1923, in Philadelphia, MS to Emerson E. and Viola Pierce Darnell. He passed away at the Oaks Nursing Home in Monroe on September 2, 2011. During WWII, he enlisted in the U. S. Navy and when discharged, he attended East Mississippi Jr. College and the University of Mississippi. Upon graduation from Ole Miss, he re-enlisted in the U. S. Navy during the Korean Conflict as an airplane hydraulic specialist. In 1953, he went to work as a sales representative for a major tire company and retired as a district manager. His last employment was with Central Oil Company until his second retirement in 1989. He was a member of North Monroe Baptist Church where he was a member of Don Brant's Department. He was also an active member of American Legion Post No. 13. Before retirement, Chic became interested in wheel thrown pottery and built his own potter's wheel and gas kiln, which served him well until he was sure he was going to continue to make this his hobby. At this time, he bought a factory-built potter's wheel and an electric kiln. Later, he built a Raku kiln and made beautiful Raku pottery. He built several of these Raku kilns for his pottery friends. Chic enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping with his family and many wonderful vacations on the beach. He was a very loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be greatly missed. Chic was preceded in death by his parents, Emerson Edward Darnell and Viola Pierce Darnell; and his brother, William H. Darnell. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Kathy Darnell; daughters, Cheryl Hammett and husband Randy of West Monroe, and Terri Barrett and husband Kevin of Western Springs, IL; grandchildren, Jessica Card and husband Adam, Lauren Bond and husband Brian, Kevin Barrett, Blake Barrett, and Mallory Barrett; great grandchildren, Aidyn, Britton, and Gabriel Bond. Pallbearers will be Jim Knox, Glen McAdams, Brian Bond, Adam Card, Kevin Barrett, Jr., and Blake Barrett. Honorary pallbearers will be the Charles Pryor Sunday School Class. Visitation will be Sunday from 1:30 PM until service time at North Monroe Baptist Church Chapel. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the wonderful care our loved one received from the nurses and their aids at the Oaks and especially the ones in Eden Place, the Alzheimer's unit. Also, a special thanks to the AGAPE Hospice Group. Memorial may be made to the Alzheimer Foundation and North Monroe Baptist Church, Priority 1 Fund or a charity of your choice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on September 4, 2011

Henry Jefferson "H. J." Hale Funeral Services for Henry Jefferson "H. J." Hale, a retired vocational agriculture teacher, of Jonesboro, will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, September 5, 2011, at Ebenezer Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Lee and Rev. Bill Strawbridge officiating. Interment will follow in the Mars Hill Cemetery near Verda, LA. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Sunday, September 4, 2011, at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Mr. Hale was born on July 22, 1926 in Verda, LA and passed away September 2, 2011 at his home in Jonesboro, LA. He was 85. Mr. Hale, a World War II veteran, received his bachelor's degree from ULL and his master's from Louisiana Tech. He taught Vocational Agriculture at Shongaloo High School from 1959-1970 and at Weston High School from 1971-1982. He is survived by his wife, Gail Hale of Jonesboro, LA., three daughters, Denise Hale of Pilot Point, TX, Becky Otwell and husband Scott of Jonesboro, LA, Leigh Ramsey and husband Scott of Greenwood, AR, two sons, Duane Hale and wife Sandra of El Dorado, AR, Mark Hale of Bossier City, LA, one sister, Lela Mae Williams of Houma, LA, twenty grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Mr. Hale was preceded in death by his first wife, Billie O'Quinn Hale. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rose Crans Ave. Ste. 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, also online at www.pancan.org or Ebenezer Baptist Church. Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA. Published in The News Star on September 4, 2011

Albert Neal Robinson Albert Neal Robinson, 62, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center following a courageous fight against cancer since 2007. Neal was born September 17, 1948 to Albert and Evelyn Robinson. He graduated from Neville High School in Monroe, LA, where he lettered in football and track & field. He earned his B.A. in Business Administration from Louisiana Tech University and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam conflict. He was preceded in death by his parents. Neal is survived by his fianc?e, Lisa Kay Burchfield of Traverse City, MI; daughter, Liza Marie Pliska Robinson of Canton, GA; and three sisters, Mary R. Sheppard (husband, Frank) of Monroe, LA, Janice Stracener (husband, Jesse) of Caldwell, TX, and Donna Claybaugh (husband, Jim) of St. Augustine, FL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Toys for Tots, 6915 North Cantrall Creek Rd., Cantrall, Illinois 62625 or Habitat for Humanity, 1514 W. Jefferson, Springfield, IL 62702. Services were held on Thursday, August, 25, 2011 at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, Springfield. Published in The News Star on September 4, 2011

Francis G. Burr, 52 OAK GROVE — Francis Gail Burr died Saturday. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oak Grove. Burial is in Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. Sunday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Oak Grove with a rosary will at 7 p.m.

Tommie Colvin, 82 RUSTON — Tommie Colvin died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston.

James E. Darnell, 87 James E. "Chic" Darnell of Monroe, a retired sales representative for Central Oil, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at North Monroe Baptist Church. Visitation is from 1:30 p.m. Sunday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Clifton A. Harris, 86 JONESVILLE — Clifton A. Harris, a retired boat captain, died Friday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Jonesville Church of God. Visitation is after 4 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

James C. Honeycutt, 88 James C. Honeycutt of Monroe, retired, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the directions of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Ruby C. Rice, 71 Ruby J. Cromwell Rice of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Lapine Assembly of God Church Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday atf Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial is in the church cemetery.

Gloria H. Tarver, 82 CLARKS — Gloria Muriel Harper Tarver, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia. Visitation is 10 a.m. Sunday until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rosefield Cemetery at Rosefield.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Cook, Valerie Pendarvis: 2 p.m. Sunday, Beulah Baptist Church, Georgetown. Daniels, Marsha: noon Monday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Davis, Laura: 1 p.m. Sunday, The Church of the Living God, Monroe.

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

In Loving Memory Of Anita Louise Gonzales Rizzuto September 5, 2008 She became a Non Denominational Christian on 2/2007 devoted to Jesus and now lives in one of His Mansions. Anita went immediately from life to life into the arms of Jesus. We like to thank the people that really made a huge difference in her life over the 17 months of fighting cancer: husband, Amico J. Rizzuto; daughter, Brooke M Rizzuto; step-son, Brad M. Rizzuto; mother-in-law, Martha Messina Rizzuto who stayed with Anita in Tulsa, OK and in Mansfield, TX as a care giver, Martha was with Anita when I was working and I would go to Tulsa to stay with them for 3 days a week, brother-in-law, James N. Rizzuto III who drove 9 hours from New Orleans to Mansfield TX many times to see Anita and we will go out to eat Anita loved that; cousin, Bill Hammond who help us take care of Anita for a week; friends, Bob & Mary Gomer, Patrick Scallan, Steven & Romy Zarit; friends who Anita Loved and always wanted them to pray for her; mother, Ruth Gonzales; brother & sister-in-law, David & Penny Gonzales & children who came many times to see Anita and David did all he could do to help his sister and may God bless them. I want to give thanks to all the MEN and WOMEN & Pastors who are GODLY people that prayed and layed hands on Anita in DFW Texas. I am still working on a book that will tell all that happen. Published in The News Star on September 5, 2011

Edgar Book, 50 Edgar Book of West Monroe, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.

Carol E. Breard, 52 Carol Ewbank Breard of Sterlington, a bookkeeper, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

James Caldwell, 60 RAYVILLE — James "Jim" Caldwell, an X-ray technician, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

John H. Crumley, 66 BASTROP — John H. "Paw Paw" Crumley, a retired superintendent at the Bastrop Daily Enterprise newspaper, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home.

Marie A. Randolph, 85 PINEVILLE — Marie Allen Randolph, a legal secretary, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Riser Funeral Home in Columbia. Visitation is 10 a.m. Tuesday until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Welcome Home Cemetery at Grayson.

Shirley S. Sibley, 71 Shirley Sue Sibley of Monroe, retired University of Louisiana at Monroe librarian, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Alberta Suiter, 87 PIONEER — Alberta Suiter, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cox funeral Home in Oak Grove. Burial is in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Patricia N. Walsworth, 75 JONESBORO — Patricia Nell "Pat" Walsworth, a bag mill employee, died Saturday. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Weston Baptist Church. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Monday at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Burial is in Springhill Cemetery in Jonesboro.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Burr, Francis Gail: 1 p.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oak Grove. Burial is in Oak Grove Cemetery. Daniels, Marsha: noon Monday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Harris, Clifton A.: 2 p.m. Monday at Jonesville Church of God. Rice, Ruby J. Cromwell: 10 a.m. Monday at Lapine Assembly of God Church. Tarver, Gloria Muriel Harper: 2 p.m. Sunday at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia.

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

Tori Luce Services for Tori Luce will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, September 7, 2011, at Centuries Memorial Chapel with Rev. Tom Howe, pastor, Christ United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Centuries Memorial Park. Tori was born August 24, 1984 in Shreveport, LA to parents Barbara (Jones) and Tony Luce and passed away at home Friday, September 2, 2011. Tori attended Southwood High School and was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. She started her career in Shreveport in the Federal Clerk of Courts and the past year has been working in the Federal Clerk of Courts office in Pensacola, Florida. Tori is survived by her mother, Barbara J. Luce, father, Tony Luce, both of Shreveport, brother, Matthew Luce of Robeline, maternal grandparents, Rosco and Clara Jane Jones of Monroe, and paternal grandparents, Dickie and Carolyn Luce of Shreveport. You may offer condolences and sign the on-line guest book by visiting www.centuriesmemorialfh.com. Centuries Memorial Funeral Home Shreveport, LA Published in The News Star on September 6, 2011

Larry D. Bassett, 59 GRAYSON — Larry Don "Shade" Bassett, a mechanic, died Sunday. Services are at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Olla Pentecostal Church in Olla. Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at Olla Pentecostal Church in Olla. Burial will be at Little Star Cemetery in Kelly under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Olla.

Lillie M. Bell, age 65 Lillie M. Bell, of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Carol A. Breard, 52 Carol Ann Ewbank Breard of Sterlington, bookkeeper, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Monroe. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in the St. Matthew Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

James Caldwell, 60 RAYVILLE — James "Jim" Caldwell, an X-ray technician, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 4:30-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Oakley Cemetery, Winnsboro, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Esther B. Cobb, 93 Esther Burkett Cobb of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Bobby J. Conville Sr., 90 SIMSBORO — Bobby James Conville Sr., died Sunday, September 4, 2011. Services are at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Simsboro First Baptist Church. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until time of services at the church. Burial will be in Simsboro City Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston.

Elizabeth W. Copes, 37 Elizabeth "Beth Ann" Wood Copes of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ruby B. Lewis, 89 WAVERLY — Ruby B. Lewis, a retired homemaker, librarian and store clerk, died Monday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Waverly Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home in Delhi. Burial will be in the Delhi Masonic Cemetery.

Russell H. Newman, 81 WINNSBORO — Russell Newman, a retired maintenance supervisor and bus driver for Winnsboro High School, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Young' s Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Providence Memorial Cemetery.

Wesley P. Preis, 51 FERRIDAY — Wesley P. Preis, formerly of Monroe, a tankerman, died Saturday. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Natchez City Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon until 2 p.m. Wednesday at Comer Funeral Home Ferriday.

Jackie F. Price, 79 URANIA — Jackie F. Price, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Olla.

Shirley S. Sibley, 71 Shirley Sue Sibley of Monroe, a retired University of Louisiana at Monroe librarian, died Saturday. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. A private family burial Interment will be in the Rapides Parish.

Della S. Vaughn, 88 WINNFIELD — Della Snelling Vaughn, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial is in Bethlehem Cemetery, Calvin.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Crumley, John H. "Paw Paw:" Crumley, 10 a.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Randolph, Marie Allen: 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Riser Funeral Home in Columbia. Suiter, Alberta: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cox funeral Home in Oak Grove. Walsworth, Patricia Nell "Pat:" 10 a.m. Tuesday at Weston Baptist Church.

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

Carol Ann Ewbank Breard Funeral services for Carol Ann Ewbank Breard, 52, of Sterlington, will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, September 8, 2011, at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church with Rev. David T. Richter and Msgr. Edmund Moore officiating. Interment will follow at St. Matthew Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Breard died Sunday, September 4, 2011. She was a member of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, a graduate of St. Frederick High School and NLU. Mrs. Breard loved raising her sons, horticulture, walking Black Bayou Refuge, the beach and traveling. She participated in 5K charity walks. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and niece. Survivors include her husband, Ernest R. Breard; two sons, Ricker and Garrett Breard; parents, Ed and Nancy Ewbank of Monroe; sisters, Linda Ewbank Antley and husband Steve, and Judy Ewbank Paris and husband Steve; brother, Greg Ewbank and wife Wendi; mother-in-law, Mrs. Lydell Breard; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Peggy and David Turner, Herbert and Janet Breard, Mike and Colette Breard, Laura and Bob Willsher, and Morgan and Denise Breard; numerous aunts and uncles, and 17 nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Herbert Breard, Mike Breard, Morgan Breard, Kevin Hopper, Warren Vaughan, and Lawrence Vaughan. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to Race for the Cure or 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 September 7, 2011

Esther Burkett Cobb Funeral services for Esther Burkett Cobb, 93, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, September 9, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Dr. Larry Stafford officiating. Interment will be at 1:30 PM, Friday at Rocky Mountain Cemetery in Ringgold, LA. Mrs. Cobb was born on March 1, 1918 in Ringgold, LA and went to Heaven on Sunday, September 4, 2011, in Monroe, LA. She was married for 52 years to Johnnie Bishop Cobb of Marion, LA, who passed away in 1990. Mrs. Cobb was the daughter of Vaden Vincent Burkett and Ethel Lee Kirkpatrick of Ringgold, LA. She graduated from Ringgold High School. Mrs. Cobb enjoyed her life of being a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother. She had two children: John Alan Cobb, Sr. and wife Jeri Jones Cobb of Ringgold, LA, and Judy Cobb Heard and husband Edward Taylor Heard III of Tomball, TX. She is also survived by four grandchildren, John Alan Cobb, Jr., Debra Anne Cobb Mooney, Samantha Lee Heard, and Edward Taylor Heard IV. Also surviving are seven great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her two younger sisters, Velma Burkett Moreland Turner, and Arneva Burkett Wimberly. Pallbearers will be John Alan Cobb, Jr., Edward Taylor Heard IV, Matthew Cobb, William Mooney, Will Mooney, and Cole Griffin. Honorary pallbearers will be Edward Taylor Heard V, Camron Griffin, and Gavin Griffin. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on September 7, 2011

William Travis Davis A memorial celebration for Mr. William Travis Davis, 86, of Monroe, will be held at College Place Baptist Church, 301 Sherrouse Ave., Monroe, LA, on Saturday, September 10, 2011, at 2:00 PM. Mr. Davis was born on August 3, 1925 and also raised in Jena, LA and passed from this life on Saturday, September 3, 2011 in Monroe, LA. Travis was the role model of a Christian husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. He served his country as a Navy Corpsman in WWII. He also worked for the A & L M Railroad, over thirty years, as a traffic manager and a servant leader. Mr. Davis was a member of several professional clubs, most notably the Traffic Managers Association. Travis was a faithful member and servant of College Place Baptist Church. Always having a positive attitude and humble, sweet giving spirit, with a selfless agenda, he was a "giver", not a "taker." He will be sorely missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife Aldis of 65 years; Son Byron and wife Jean; grandson Christopher Travis and wife Alexis; granddaughter Stacie Gregory and husband Jonathan and their two children, Lily and Davis, all of the Charleston, SC area; brother in law H.L. Freeman of Shreveport, LA; sister in law Martha Charrier of Monroe, LA; nephews Bobby Charrier and wife Brenda of Delhi, LA, Mark Charrier and wife Christene, Don Freeman and wife Peggy of Fort Worth, TX, and Mitchell Wayne Charrier of Monroe, LA ; nieces Evanette and husband Paul Richards of Lafayette, LA, Linda and husband Ed Grubbs of Bossier City, LA, and Susie and husband Paul Clark of Topeka, KS; and great nephews Sam Charrier, and Phillip Duckworth and wife Linda with their son Allen and daughter Amanda Carter and her husband Heath, all of Monroe, LA. In lieu of flowers the Family is requesting that donations and memorials may be made to College Place Baptist Church, 301 Sherrouse Ave., Monroe, LA 71201. Published in The News Star on September 7, 2011

Ruby Lewis Ruby B. Floyd Lewis,89, of Waverly went home to be with her Lord on Monday, September 5, 2011 at her daughters residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 26, 1921 in Madison Parish, LA to the union of Harvey David Floyd and Ora Hudgins. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Terrell Lewis, one sister Ella Mae Smith and six brothers, Monroe, J. W., Calvin, Bishop, Raymond and Otis Floyd. Mrs. Lewis was a longtime member of the Waverly Baptist Church, a homemaker, librarian and former store clerk. She was an avid gardener and was famous for her lovely azelea bushes. At one time she had over 200 bushes which drew neighbors and friends from miles around to see them when in bloom. Mrs. Lewis is survived by her daughter, Jeanette Laird and husband John of Waverly, a son Douglas Lewis of Fairbanks, LA; four grandchildren Vic Laird of Kodiak, AK, Jan Watson of Longview, TX, Holly Shelton of Downsville, LA and Erin DeLeon of Austin, TX; seven great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren; one sister Ethel Ralston of Sterlington, LA and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at Waverly Baptist Church with Rev. Don Thornton and Rev. Andy Myrick officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday from Noon until time of services. Pallbearers will be Dillon Odom, Robin Schmidt, Jon Wright, Jeff Shelton, Dave Jones and Tim Burroughs. Burial will be in the Delhi Masonic Cemetery. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our web site at www.coxfuneral.com. Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA. Published in The News Star on September 7, 2011

Mary Belle Lee Paige Mary Paige, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, teacher and friend, passed from the loving arms of her children into the Presence of her Savior and Lord, and back into the arms of her husband of 53 years, Rev. Richard E. Paige on Tuesday, September 6, 2011. Her death followed an illness not of her choosing, but an illness that she bore gracefully and with strength. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Dan and Lauren Law (Salamanca, New York), son Richard E. Paige II (Ruston, LA) and son and daughter-in-law, David and Kim Paige (Kennesaw, Georgia) and "heart son" Lindsay and Donna Anderson (Monroe, LA) She is also survived by grandson Andy Sadler and Jen Dungan (Salamanca, NY), granddaughter LeeAnne Sadler (Salamanca, NY) and grandson Stephen and Enith Sadler (Salamanca, NY). She has five great-grandchildren: Holden, Orlando, Luke, Roman and Shannon. She is also survived by sisters Margaret Simpson and Edna Franklin of Ruston and Barbara and Glenn Kennimer (Houston, TX), ten nephews and nieces and multiple great nephews and nieces. She also has numerous relatives from her husband's Paige family in New York and around the United States. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Richard E. Paige (Ruston, LA), infant son Andrew Phillip Paige (Colorado Springs, CO) parents Otto and Gussie Lee (Simsboro, LA) and brother Wiley Lee (Simsboro, LA). "Miss Mary", as she was affectionately known by so many, left an indelible impression on the people of northeastern Louisiana as both a teacher in several school systems, and as a pastor's wife in numerous churches during the past forty years in Louisiana. She is a Simsboro native, born March 12, 1935, who traveled around the U.S. and Canada with her husband early in their marriage as he served in the United States Air Force. She returned to Louisiana in 1970 where she completed her college degree at Louisiana Tech and became a teacher in the Lincoln Parish School System. She would later serve in Ouachita and Franklin Parishes during her 23 years of teaching. "Miss Mary" also taught numerous Sunday School classes and was loved dearly as the pastor's wife at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Ruston; New Hope Baptist Church, Choudrant; Temple Baptist Church, Monroe; First Baptist Church, Crowville; Fair Park Baptist Church, West Monroe; and Hico Baptist Church, Hico. She avidly supported Christian education and missions and served when called upon to share her teaching gifts. She and her husband also served as house parents at Happy House in Tallulah for eighteen months, where they were blessed to help many young women through trying times and help them to know the love of God and His power to restore. Mary Paige set an example for those who knew her…an example of faithfulness in marriage…an example of remaining true to her values…an example of hard work with a calm spirit…an example of encouraging others to be and do their best. She ministered to those in need, to those who were hurting and to those who just needed a friend standing by. She will truly be missed by those who knew and loved her. Her children will especially miss her love, strength and encouragement. Visitation will be on Thursday, September 8, 2011 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Services will be held at Cook Baptist Church on Friday, September 9, 2011 at 2:00 PM with evangelist and best friend Rev. Oda W. "Tuck" Roberts officiating, assisted by Rev. Mike Holloway, pastor of Cook Baptist Church and Rev. Barry Joyner, Concord Baptist Association Director of Missions. Pallbearers include nephews Greg Franklin, Kip Franklin, Todd Franklin, Mike Collie, special friends Mac Ward, Wayne Parker and honorary pall bearer and beloved friend George Green. Her family and friends are thrilled to know that God has answered prayers for her complete healing and she now enters her heavenly reward restored, renewed and refreshed. Thank you to the friends who have made her last days happier with your visits, phone calls, gifts of food and cards. A special thank you to Superior Hospice for loving and professional services provided. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Gideon Bible Society or Rolling Hills Ministry of Ruston. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Published in The News Star on September 7, 2011

Rev. Robert L. Peyton The Rev. Robert L. Peyton, 95, died Sunday, September 4, 2011. He and his wife, Elizabeth, lived in retirement in Arcadia, LA for 28 years before moving to Hartwell, GA one month ago. For 68 years, he was a United Methodist pastor who served churches first in Mississippi and Texas, and then in Louisiana since 1953, at Lake Charles, Arcadia, Bastrop, West Monroe, and finally at Ruston as a United Methodist District Superintendent. At each church he served in Louisiana, he initiated successful building expansion programs. He was called upon to preach over 60 revivals during his ministry in Louisiana. During his retirement years, well into his 90's, he continued an active ministry as guest preacher, pastoral visitor, and officiating minister at weddings and funerals. For the past 20 years, he and his dear friend, The Rev. Doug McGuire, shared their joy of life in over 400 performances of song and storytelling, touching the lives of thousands. Rev. Peyton received a B.S. degree from University of Southern Mississippi in 1941 and a Master of Divinity degree from Candler School of Theology at Emory University in 1943, followed by an M.A. degree and all coursework for the Ph.D. degree in history at University of Texas at Austin from 1949 to 1952. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Elizabeth, and his son Lee, as well as half-sister Phoebe Peyton Triggs of Jackson, MS; nephew Walter Owen of Wiggins, MS; and niece Sue Metzger of Lubbock, TX. He was preceded in death by his son, Guy Murray. A Burial and Committal Service will be held at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church, Hazlehurst, MS on Wednesday, September 7, at 2:00 PM, with The Rev. Tom Crosby officiating. A Memorial Service will be held at First United Methodist Church, Arcadia, LA on Thursday, September 8, at 2:00 PM, with The Rev. Bill Moon officiating, assisted by The Revs. Wayne Evans, Jayne Trammell Kelly, and Doug McGuire. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Robert L. Peyton Scholarship Fund for United Methodist Seminary Students from the Shreveport District of the United Methodist Church (payable to Shreveport District with notation for Peyton Scholarship, addressed to Shreveport District, P.O. Box 41188, Shreveport, LA 71134.) Stringer Funeral Home Hazelhurst, MS. Published in The News Star on September 7, 2011

Christine Alexander Robinson Funeral services for Christine Alexander Robinson will be held on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. at McDonald Memorial Baptist Church in Jonesboro, LA under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home. Officiating will be Brother Terry Mims, Pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Monroe, LA and Reverend Paul Watts, Pastor of First Baptist Church of Franklinton, LA. Christine was born on September 1, 1933 and passed away on September 5, 2011. She was a loving and caring Sibling, Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Preceding her death are brothers: Cleveland, Eunice, Bennett, Herbert and Famous Alexander. Sister: Arma Lee Shackelford. Christine is survived by her husband of 58 years, Jack Warren Robinson Jr. of Jonesboro, LA; sons, Rodney Glen and Peggy Tilley Robinson of Quitman, LA, Darrell and Susan Fontenot Robinson of West Monroe, and Keith and Peggy Embry Robinson of Vicksburg, MS.; grandchildren: (Glen) Christina Leanne Watts of Franklinton, LA, and Michael Glen Robinson of Jonesboro, LA. (Darrell) Tobie Renee Prejean of Ville-Platte, LA, T-SGT David Warren Robinson of Langley AFB, VA, Melinda Kay Robinson of Shreveport, LA, and Lindsey Nicole Wagley of Lafayette, LA.(Keith) Lauren Martin of Mobil, AL and Brittany Anderson of Vicksburg, MS.; great Grandchildren: (13) whom she loved and adored; sisters, Cassie A. Rowe of Blairsville, GA and Mildred Haynes of Baytown TX and many nieces and nephews. Christine graduated from J-H High School in 1952, and began working for Southern Bell in Ruston, LA and married Airman Jack W. Robinson Jr. on September 5, 1953 and began a life of an Air Force wife for the next 20 years. She taught toddlers in Sunday school during her husband's Military career in LA, AR, OH, TX, MS, MA, Japan and her home Church, McDonald Memorial, and was affectionately known as "Miss Christine."She was a charter member of Southern Baptist Church in Caribou, MA and Groveport, OH where she helped construct the church. She exemplified Christian living at each location where she lived and assisted other military families as needed. While living in Japan, Christine volunteered to assist and comfort U.S. military wounded in Vietnam. Christine was awarded a certificate of appreciation signed by the Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force for ber own unselfishness, faithful, devoted service, and unfailing support and understanding that helped to make possible for her husband's contribution to the Nation. "Mamaw Christine", as she was called by her immediate and extended family, would say "I have fmished the race, I have the Faith, now there is in store for me the Crown of Righteousness". (2 Timothy 4-7). Pall Bearers, Jeff Robinson, Billy Robinson, Monte Dale Carpenter, Gerald Alexander, Johnny Templeton, Ron Alexander. Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA. Published in The News Star on September 7, 2011

Jack "Jay" Byron Tarver Jay Tarver, 62, of Collierville, TN was born in Monroe, LA on March 14, 1949. He died September 2, 2011 in Collierville following a brief illness. He graduated from Neville High School and attended Northeast LA University (ULM). In 2009, Jay retired from Northwest Airlines after working 37 years in the airline industry. Jay loved his family and enjoyed cooking, fishing, and hunting; and was passionate about airplanes. Jay is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 42 years, Patricia Marshall Tarver and son, Tyler; father, Jack Tarver of Monroe; sister, Laura Tarver of Haile; brother, Cleve Tarver and wife, Brenda of Monroe; brother Craig Tarver and wife, Nancy of Baton Rouge; and niece, Kaitlin Tarver of Shreveport. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mona Cleveland Tarver Moore and sister, Collette Tarver. Funeral service will be at 4:00 PM, Tuesday, September 6, at Collierville Funeral Home in Collierville, TN. Burial will follow in Monroe on Thursday, September 8th. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Hwy 165N in Monroe prior to the burial service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the charity of your choice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on September 7, 2011

Elizabeth "Beth Ann" Wood-Copes Graveside Services for Elizabeth "Beth Ann" Wood-Copes, 37, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, September 8, 2011 in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Fr. Sebastian Kallarackal officiating. Interment will follow in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Beth Ann was born on July 24, 1974 in Monroe, LA and passed away on September 5, 2011 in West Monroe, LA. She is preceded in death by her grandparents. Survivors include her four children, Hannah Copes, Mary Grace Wood, Annmarie Wood and Isabella Wood; parents, Dee Dee and George Wilkinson; brother, Eric Wood; uncle, Jamie Norton; aunt, Susan McFarlin, along with numerous other aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM until Service Time Thursday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. In lieu of flowers, an account has been setup at Capitol One Bank to benefit her children. The family would like to give a special thank you to Paul Wamble for all of his love and support. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on September 7, 2011

James R. Corry, 73 James R. Corry of Monroe, retired pharmaceutical salesman, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Birder R. Emerson, 93 Birder R. Emerson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Kevin W. Hicks, 19 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Kevin William Hicks, a restaurant worker, died Sunday. A remembrance service is 1 p.m. Thursday at Providence Church. Visitation is noon Thursday until service time at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

J.D. Hines, 93 PIONEER — J.D. "Bud" Hines, an equipment operator, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Sally M. Howard, 81 Sally Maxine Howard of Monroe, a hairdresser, died Monday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Thomas Jefferson, 97 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Thomas Jefferson, a laborer, died Saturday. Services are 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Progressive Chapel Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Lonestar Cemetery.

Claudine McDowell, 79 Claudine McDowell of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Jackye F. Price, 79 URANIA — Jackye Faye Nichols Price, a licensed practical nurse, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Harris Chapel Cemetery, Olla. Arrangements are under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Johnny Rogers, 84 Johnny Rogers of Monroe, a laborer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Esther F. Rushing, 92 DALLAS, Texas — Esther Faye Rushing, formerly of Archibald, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Cedar Baptist Church, Archibald. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Lynn Cemetery, Archibald.

Sandra J. Vestal, 63 BATON ROUGE — Sandra J. Vestal died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Bassett, Larry Don "Shade": 2 p.m. Wednesday, Olla Pentecostal Church, Olla. Breard, Carol Ann Ewbank: 10 a.m. Thursday, Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Monroe. Caldwell, James "Jim": 2 p.m. Thursday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Lewis, Ruby B.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Waverly Baptist Church, Waverly. Newman, Russell: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Preis, Wesley P.: 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Natchez City Cemetery, Natchez, Miss. Vaughn, Della Snelling: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

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

Lillie M. Bell Funeral Services for Lillie M. Bell, 65, of West Monroe, LA will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 10, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Lance Otwell officiating. Graveside services will follow at 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 10, 2011 at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Pineville, LA. Lillie was born on August 2, 1946 in Bonita, LA and went to be with the Lord on September 5, 2011 in West Monroe, LA after a lengthy illness. She was a 1964 graduate of Sterlington High School where she played basketball and was involved in the FHA. Lillie enjoyed working for many years as a checker at Brookshire's in West Monroe. She was a loving and devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Lillie loved cooking, sewing and spoiling grandchildren. She will always be remembered for her giving spirit, sense of humor and infectious laugh. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Walter A. Bell; parents, Anna Lou and Bennie Hall; sister, Eloise Johnson; and brother, Homer Leon Hall. She is survived by her daughters, Kelli M. Sligh and husband Robert of Collierville, TN and Karla Deon Mayo and husband Preston of West Monroe, LA; son, Kendall N. Farrar and wife Christi of Conroe, TX; eight grandchildren; brother, James Burl (J. B.) Hall, Sr. of Bastrop, LA; sister-in-law, Jeannine Fuqua of Pineville, LA; step-daughters, Debera R. Bell Beam of Linden, TN and Dianna M. Fahrenkrug of Mesa, AZ; step-son, Dennis O. Bell of Linden, TN; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Macky Brister, Clint Cooper, Larry Goodwin, James Hall, Jody Lambert, Mark Setliff and Thomas Vance. Honorary Pallbearers will be Lou Johnson and Alva Doolittle. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday, September 9, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org or West Heights Missionary Baptist Church, 123 Washington Street, West Monroe, LA 71292. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on September 8, 2011 Share Share this obituary via e-mail Share this obituary on Facebook Bookmark this obituary Share Guest Book Visit Guest Book View Printed Guest Book Sign Guest Book Ways to help Create a Memorial Website Send Flowers Now Donate to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

James Robert Corry, Jr. Funeral services for James Robert Corry, Jr., 73, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, September 9, 2011, at Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Joe Solomon and Rev. Calton Yeager officiating. Interment with Masonic Graveside Service will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Corry, a retired pharmaceutical representative, died Tuesday, September 6, 2011. He was a member of Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church, William Baker Masonic Lodge, Western Star Masonic Lodge #24 (Master 2006), Walker George Masonic Lodge #467, KCCH in Scottish Rites, Red Cross of Constantine in the York Rites, Harry M. Lemert High Twelve, Barak Shrine Temple, Orders of the Easter Star, Louise L. McGuire Chapter 4 and Mer Rouge Chapter 148. Mr. Corry was also a U. S. Army veteran. Jim's life was one of service to others and a true devotion to family and charitable organizations. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Diane Brown Corry; mother-in-law, Anna Dell Brown; brother, Thomas Allen Corry and wife Becky; sister, Gwendolyn Sue Corry; half sister, Barbara Corry; half sister, Libby Parish and husband David; brother and sister-in-law, Burl and Gay Humphries; nieces, Kim Humphries Spencer, Sandy Jackson, Cyndy Perry, Chelle Rivers, Stephanie Randolph, and Quincie Rivers; nephews, Eric Humphries, Cliff Humphries, Caleb Burns, Corry J. Robinson, Bryan Corry, and Jay Rivers. His dog Jasmine was his true and faithful friend. Pallbearers will be Alton Drummond, Tommy Shoemaker, Fred Windham, Robert Joyner, Ralph Owens, and Caleb Burns. Honorary pallbearers will be Travis Holley. Scott McMullen, Alton Reeves, and all Masonic Brothers. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church or Shriners Hospital for Children. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on September 8, 2011

Visit Guest Book J. D. "Bud" Hines Services for J. D. "Bud" Hines, 93 of Pioneer, LA will be 2:00 PM, Friday, September 9, 2011 in the Mulhearn Chapel-Rayville with Rev. Andy Burnett and Rev. Larry Sayler officiating. Interment will follow in the Epps Cemetery in Epps. Mr. Hines passed away September 5, 2011 after a short illness in West Monroe. He was a long time resident of Walnut Grove community of Epps, retired equipment operator for Louisiana Department of Transportation and a WWII veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents-Lee Newton Hines and Mary N. Hines; wife-Leeda Ola McCandlish Hines; daughters-Pearl Patrick and Josephine Bordelon. Survivors include two loving daughters-Marie Hines of Epps and Mary Lee Rice of Holden, LA, grandchildren, Steve Patrick, Allen Patrick and Stephen Rice, and numerous great and great great grandchildren. Pallbears will be Robert McBroom, Tom McCandlish, Stephen Rice, Randy Miller, Robbie Miller, and Donald McCandlish. Honorary pallbearers will be Robbie McCandlish McBroom and Allen Patrick. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday, September 8, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home-Rayville. Online registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA. Published in The News Star on September 8, 2011

Sally Maxine Howard Funeral services for Sally Maxine Howard, 81, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, September 9, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Danny McIlveene and Rev. Paul Ford officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Howard died Monday, September 5, 2011, at Avalon Place. She was a wonderful mother and all who met her loved her. Mrs. Howard was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Vera; and nephew, Michael. Survivors include her children, Brenda Murphy and husband Jack of Monroe, Ann Burch of Sherwood, AR, Jesse Phillips and wife Melissa of New Orleans, LA, and Ana Walker and husband Stephen of Monroe; grandchildren, Jon, Freddy, Ryan, Jason, Nyssa, Allison, Cody, and Gillian; four great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Pallbearers will be Jesse Phillips, Ryan Milliken, Cody Bellany, Billy Robbins, and Kasey Walls. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Community Baptist Church. With love and deep appreciation to Randee Mann and staff of Avalon Place and Special Thanks to Joyce Johnson, Shirley McCoy, AGAPE Hospice, Paul Ford, and Margaret. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on September 8, 2011

Charlotte Corrigan Lewis Charlotte Corrigan Lewis, passed away September 6, 2011, age 48. She is the daughter of Ann Pitts Rollins of Monroe, LA and the late Thomas Hughes Corrigan. Survived by her children, Erica Ann Lewis, Meg Loveday Lewis, and Myles Corrigan Lewis, and her younger sister, Millie Buckner Corrigan. Charlotte was a loving mother, and a talented artist whose artwork has blessed the homes of many people in New Orleans. For years, she helped run the Whimsies, an annual art show showcasing many of the cities local talents. She also worked with her beloved aunt, Louise Heebe, in creating some of the finest floral artwork for local weddings. She graduated from LSU where she was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. Charlotte most enjoyed the time she spent with her 3 children and her devoted Pug, Tater. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at Holy Name of Jesus, 6367 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118, on Friday, September 9, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. A visitation will be held at the church beginning at 9:00 a.m. To view and sign the guest book, visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home Metairie, LA. Published in The News Star from September 8 to September 9, 2011

Drew Nelms Funeral service for Drew Nelms,88 of Calhoun, LA will be held at 4:00 PM, Friday, September 9, 2011 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel of West Monroe. Rev. Werner Aswell will be officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Nelms was born January 31, 1923 and passed away September 3, 2011. He served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corp and was also a Master Mason. Great-grandfather, grandfather, uncle, husband, father and friend-a man who answered to many names. He loved his wife, his family and his friends. Mr. Nelms taught his grandchildren the joy of fishing, and took them on motor home adventures across the nation through countless summers. He loved his garden, and grew the most amazing vegetables that any homemade stew could ever ask for. Drew was a man's man, a family man, a great man. A man to be remembered. Mr. Nelms was preceded in death by his wife Helen Nelms. He is survived by his son, Edwin Nelms and wife Judy; grandson, Mark Nelms; granddaughter, Kim Peterson and husband Greg; great-grandson, Jacob Peterson. Pallbearers will be Mike Hodge, Rodger Johnston, Mike Auttonberry, Terry Wayne Neal, Dennis Howard and Jerry Spillers. Honorary pallbearer will be Joe Magee. Visitation will be held Friday from 2:00 PM until service time at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on September 8, 2011

Esther Faye Roberts Rushing Esther Faye Roberts Rushing was born on January 18, 1919, in North Carolina to Belle and Stokes Roberts. Her siblings included Helen Roberts Saucier, Delmar Roberts, John A. Roberts, Bernice Roberts Moore, Jenny Roberts Hulen, infant boy Ray Roberts, and her only sister who survives her, Annie Ruth Gray of Rayville, and her husband Carl Gray. When Esther was 14, she moved with her family to Louisiana to begin farming. On January 14, 1939, she married Truman Rushing, under a street light in Winnsboro, LA. Together they had a son, Truman "Sonny" Rushing in 1940. She liked to say she was a simple woman who lived a simple life. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, and baking. Best known, for her famous pineapple cake. She was hard working, but still took time to enjoy the beautiful flowers with which she surrounded herself each year. She enjoyed her quiet country life. Esther's greatest gift was the compassion she felt for others. Her calmness soothed all those that were around her. She gave to those in need, either emotionally, or financially. She took great joy in her family. She lived her final years in the care of her son, Truman, and her daughter-in-law Delores, in Dallas. There she lived close to her grandsons Mark and Greg and their families. That love extended to many nieces and nephews who also survive her, as well as the many children she thought of as her own family. Esther passed away on September 6, 2011 in Dallas, TX. Her body will lie in state at the Brown-Holley Funeral Home, 603 Frances St., Rayville, LA. Her funeral will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, September 8, 2011 at the Cedar Baptist Church, with Rev. Mike Loveday officiating and with her nephews as pallbearers. Interment will be in the Lynn Cemetery in Archibald where she will lie beside her husband of 58 years. Memorials can be made to The Cedar Baptist Church in Archibald, LA. A special thanks to Methodist Hospitals of Dallas, and especially to VITAS Hospice Care. Condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA. Published in The News Star on September 8, 2011

Mattie L. Atkins, 57 Mattie Lee Atkins of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Edgar L. Book, 50 Edgar Lee Book of West Monroe, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park.

Esther B. Cobb, 93 Esther Burkett Cobb of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial is 1:30 p.m. Friday in Rocky Mountain Cemetery, Ringgold.

William T. Davis, 86 William Travis Davis of Monroe, a retired railroad traffic manager, died Saturday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at College Place Baptist Church, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Alice D. Frazier, 54 Alice D. Frazier of Monroe, a homemaker, died Aug. 31. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Eloy Grant, 68 OAK RIDGE — Eloy Grant, a farmer, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Travelers Rest Missionary Baptist Church, Oak Ridge. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Mount Olive Cemetery, Minden.

Walter L. Harrell, 62 HOUSTON, Texas — Walter L. Harrell, formerly of Mangham, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Rosie B. Jenkins, 76 WINNSBORO — Rosie B. Jenkins, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at True Gospel Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Wake service is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Wood Chapel Cemetery, Ruston.

Robert L. Johnson, 94 HEARN, Texas — Robert Lee Johnson, formerly of Oak Ridge, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

James Stegall FARMERVILLE — James Stegall, a retired painter, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Enterprise Cemetery, Farmerville. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Carrie Swayzer, 82 Carrie Swayzer, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Locust Hill Baptist Church, Extension. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Elizabeth Wood-Copes, 37 Elizabeth "Beth Ann" Wood-Copes of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe. Visitation is noon until service time under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Breard, Carol Ann Ewbank: 10 a.m. Thursday, Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Monroe. Caldwell, James "Jim": 2 p.m. Thursday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Hicks, Kevin William: 1 p.m. Thursday, Providence Church, Lake Providence. Jefferson, Thomas: 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Progressive Chapel Church, Lake Providence. Rushing, Esther Faye: 10 a.m. Thursday, Cedar Baptist Church, Archibald.

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

Shirley Ann Simpkins Best "Live, Love, Laugh" Funeral services for Shirley Best, 51, of Clear Lake, TX will be, Saturday 2:00 p.m., September 10, 2011, in the chapel of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Michael McBride officiating. Interment will follow services at Mount Nebo Cemetery in Downsville, LA. Visitation will be 12:00 until time of service. Shirley was born on April 22, 1960 in Lake Charles, LA and went to be with our Lord on September 6, 2011 in Houston, Tx. She was a 1968 graduate of West Monroe High School. Shirley enjoyed working twenty plus years in insurance. She was a member of three women's insurance organizations and enjoyed giving back to the community. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She was a wonderful mother, and all who met her loved her. Mrs. Best is preceded in death by her husband, Don Best and Parents, J.S. and May Simpkins. She is survived by her loving son, Justin Best and fianc?e, Gini Simmons of Junction City, LA; granddaughter, Brianna Kaylee Best of San Antonio, Tx; sisters, Barbara Simpkins of West Monroe; Peggy Blakeney of Rice, Tx; a very special niece, Connie Jean Grant of West Monroe; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. She also left behind many wonderful friends whom she thought of as family. Pallbearers will be Michael Brown, Brad Brown, Kenny Grant Jr., Jacob Best, Garrick Walsworth, Wesley Farley. www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on September 9, 2011 Share Share this obituary via e-mail Share this obituary on Facebook Bookmark this obituary Share Guest Book Visit Guest Book View Printed Guest Book Sign Guest Book Ways to help Create a Memorial Website Send Flowers Now Donate to Charity

Joy Dawson Fogleman Memorial services for Joy Dawson Fogleman, 75, of Monroe, will be held at 4:00 PM Saturday, September 10, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Dr. Alan Miller officiating. Mrs. Fogleman passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2011. She was a member of Parkview Baptist Church. Mrs. Fogleman was a deputy tax assessor and worked for the Ouachita Parish Tax Assessor's office for 37 years. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Mrs. Fogleman was preceded in death by her son, Justin Marc Fogleman. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Justin Scarborough Fogleman; daughters, Krista Jan Fogleman and Karen Kay Fogleman; four grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Visitation will be Saturday from 3:00 PM until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 9, 2011

Charlotte Corrigan Lewis Charlotte Corrigan Lewis, passed away September 6, 2011, age 48. She is the daughter of Ann Pitts Rollins of Monroe, LA and the late Thomas Hughes Corrigan. Survived by her children, Erica Ann Lewis, Meg Loveday Lewis, and Myles Corrigan Lewis, and her younger sister, Millie Buckner Corrigan. Charlotte was a loving mother, and a talented artist whose artwork has blessed the homes of many people in New Orleans. For years, she helped run the Whimsies, an annual art show showcasing many of the cities local talents. She also worked with her beloved aunt, Louise Heebe, in creating some of the finest floral artwork for local weddings. She graduated from LSU where she was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. Charlotte most enjoyed the time she spent with her 3 children and her devoted Pug, Tater. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at Holy Name of Jesus, 6367 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118, on Friday, September 9, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. A visitation will be held at the church beginning at 9:00 a.m. To view and sign the guest book, visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home Metairie, LA. Published in The News Star from September 8 to September 9, 2011

Mark Agostini, 43 EROS — Mark "Tick" Agostini, self-employed, died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Pentecostals of the Twin Cities Church. Visitation is 1-3 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mattie L. Atkins, 58 Mattie Lee Atkins of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sept. 1. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Luke 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.

Baby girl Barber, infant The infant daughter of Aishea S. Barber of Monroe died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at Richwood Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Opal D. Bauer, 93 Opal Elizabeth Davis Bauer, a retired teacher for the Ouachita Parish School System, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Lillie M. Bell, 65 Lillie M. Bell of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Pineville.

Edgar L. Book, 50 Edgar Lee Book of West Monroe died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park.

Linda Carprue, 63 CALHOUN — Linda Carprue, a sales associate, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Michael Cobbs, 42 Michael Cobbs, a laborer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

James R. Corry Jr., 73 James Robert Corry Jr. of Monroe, a retired pharmaceutical salesman, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Marjorie Crooks, 95 LAFAYETTE — Marjorie Crooks, formerly of Columbia, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Holum Baptist Church Cemetery, Holum.

William T. Davis, 86 William Travis Davis of Monroe, a retired railroad traffic manager, died Saturday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at College Place Baptist Church, Sherrouse Avenue, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Birder R. Emerson, 93 Birder R. Emerson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Orange Hill Baptist Church, Rhymes. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Sunday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Sally M. Howard, 81 Sally Maxine Howard of Monroe, a hairdresser, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

James E. Honeycutt, 88 James Edward Honeycutt of Monroe, a construction worker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Olive Branch Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Lorie A. James, 37 Lorie Ann James of West Monroe, formerly of Sicily Island, a restaurant crew leader, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Sible E. Jones, 66 Sible Elaine Jones of West Monroe, a cake decorator, died Wednesday. A private family service will be held at a later date under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Larry W. Kolb, 61 WISNER — Larry Wayne Kolb of Wisner, a car salesman, died Saturday. A memorial service will be held at a later date under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Debra D. Lemon, 47 CHATHAM — Debra Deloise Lemon, a certified nurse's assistant, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Asberry Baptist Church, Chatham. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Pirl Linton, 76 CLARKS — Pirl Linton, a wood contractor, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Old Bethel Baptist Church, Clarks. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Drew Nelms, 88 Drew Nelms of Calhoun, a retired self-employed retailer, died Saturday. Services are 4 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 2 p.m. Friday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Dana L. Norman, 42 PORTLAND, Ore. — Dana Lynn Norman, formerly of Rayville, died Aug. 27. A memorial service is 10 a.m. until noon Saturday at the First Baptist Church UMC Building, Rayville. Arrangements are under the direction of Autumn Funerals & Cremation, Oregon.

Andreal L. Richardson, 27 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Andreal LaVerne Richardson, a laborer, died Sept. 1. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Central Baptist No. 2 Church, Artuard Street, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Heavenly Rest Cemetery.

Johnny Rogers, 84 Johnny Rogers of Monroe, a laborer, died Sept. 1. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

O.D. Thurmon, 76 RUSTON — O.D. "Bay" Thurmon, a retired bottle company laborer, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Ruston (Clay). Family hour is 6-7 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Thelma C. White, 78 FERRIDAY — Thelma C. White, a retired nurse, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Willie L. Williams, 57 VICKSBURG, Miss. — Willie Lee Williams, a farmer, died Monday. Services are noon Monday at Traveler Rest Baptist Church. Visitation is 11 a.m. Monday until service time. Burial will be in Vicksburg City Cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Cobb, Esther Burkett: 10 a.m. Friday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Frazier, Alice D.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe. Grant, Eloy: 11 a.m. Saturday, Travelers Rest Missionary Baptist Church, Oak Ridge. Harrell, Walter L.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, Mangham. Jefferson, Thomas: 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Progressive Chapel Church, Lake Providence. Jenkins, Rosie B.: 1 p.m. Saturday, True Gospel Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Swayzer, Carrie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Locust Hill Baptist Church, Extension.

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

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Mark "Tick" Agostini, 43 EROS — Mark "Tick" Agostini, self-employed, died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Pentecostals of the Twin Cities Church. Visitation is 1-3 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Opal Davis Bauer, 93 Opal Elizabeth Davis Bauer, retired teacher for Ouachita Parish School System, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Parkview Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 10-11 a.m. Monday until service time at the church. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Cecil Brady, 95 BASTROP — Cecil Brady, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is 10:30 a.m. until noon Saturday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Clara D. Cage, 94 Clara Dangerfield Cage of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Dyer Chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Joy D. Fogleman, 75 Joy Dawson Fogleman of Monroe, deputy tax assessor, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 4 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 3-4 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Parker L. Gathings, 87 PIONEER — Parker Luther Gathings, a farmer, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Pioneer Assembly of God Church. Visitation is 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove, and 10 a.m. Sunday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Redwing Cemetery near Oak Grove.

Paul B. Jarmon, 88 RUSTON — Paul Brooks Jarmon died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Claudine McDowell, 79 Claudine McDowell of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sept. 1. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under direction of Miller Funeral Home.

Barbara "Bobbie" Walker, 73 Jean Walker, 72 WILMOT, Ark. — Jean Walker died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Wilmot. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home, Hamburg. Burial will be in Wilmot Cemetery. Online guest book at www.jones-hartshorn.com.

Thelma I. White, 78 FERRIDAY — Thelma I. White, a retired nurse, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Sycamore Baptist Church, Ferriday. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Mary L. Williams, 52 TALLULAH — Mary Louise Williams, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at First Kingdom Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 4-5 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in Lake Wood Cemetery, St. Joseph, under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Tallulah.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Atkins, Mattie Lee: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Luke Baptist Church, Monroe. Bell, Lillie M.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Book, Edgar Lee: 2 p.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Carprue, Linda: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, West Monroe. Crooks, Marjorie: 2 p.m. Saturday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Davis, William Travis: 2 p.m. Saturday, College Place Baptist Church, Sherrouse Avenue, Monroe. Emerson, Birder R.: 11 a.m. Monday, Orange Hill Baptist Church, Rhymes. Frazier, Alice D.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe. Grant, Eloy: 11 a.m. Saturday, Travelers Rest Missionary Baptist Church, Oak Ridge. Harrell, Walter L.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, Mangham. Honeycutt, James Edward: 11 a.m. Saturday, Olive Branch Baptist Church, West Monroe. James, Lorie Ann: 1 p.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Jefferson, Thomas: 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Progressive Chapel Church, Lake Providence. Jenkins, Rosie B.: 1 p.m. Saturday, True Gospel Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Lemon, Debra Deloise: 11 a.m. Saturday, Asberry Baptist Church, Chatham. Linton, Pirl: 10 a.m. Saturday, Old Bethel Baptist Church, Clarks. Norman, Dana Lynn: 10 a.m. until noon Saturday, First Baptist Church UMC Building, Rayville. Richardson, Andreal LaVerne: 1 p.m. Saturday, Central Baptist No. 2 Church, Artuard Street, Lake Providence. Rogers, Johnny: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe. Swayzer, Carrie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Locust Hill Baptist Church, Extension. Thurmon, O.D. "Bay": 3 p.m. Saturday, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Ruston (Clay). Williams, Willie Lee: noon Monday, Traveler Rest Baptist Church.

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

In Memoriam K-9 Sgt. Thomas Alexander 10/23/1952 - 09/11/2010 Your death has left a void in our lives that can never be filled. We love you in death as much as we loved you in life. We miss you very much. Your family, brother, Jimmy Alexander, sisters, Mary, Clara, Joan, Lillian, and Thelma Published in The News Star on September 11, 2011

Opal Elizabeth Davis Bauer Funeral services for Opal Elizabeth Davis Bauer, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, September 12, 2011, in the Parkview Baptist Church Chapel, with Reverend Gabe Krell officiating. Interment will follow in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Visitation will be at 10:00 AM in the Chapel prior to the funeral service. Mrs. Bauer a retired teacher in the Ouachita Parish School System, was born September 12, 1917, and passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2011, at Avalon Place. She was preceded in death by her grandson, David. Survivors include her husband of 70 years, Paul Bauer, her children, Paula Webb and Karen McDowell, her grandchildren, Katherine Webb and Emily Webb, and sister, Rowena Larsen. She was a member of Parkview Baptist Church and numerous civic and genealogical societies including the Daughters of the American Revolution and the National Society Magna Charta Dames. Pallbearers will be Dan Brian, Jereme Grant, Josh Grant, Curt Kennedy, and John Kennedy. Memorials may be made to Parkview Baptist Church or the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. With appreciation to members of the David Byrd Bible Study Class; Dr. Gregory Green and staff, the staff of Avalon Place, especially Joyce Johnson and KeAria Rabun; and the Hospice of Caring Hearts. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 11, 2011

Kimella "Kim" Jo Broussard Kimella "Kim" Jo Broussard, age 50 years old, passed away at MD Anderson Medical Center, Houston Texas on the 8th day of September 2011. Her cause of death was due to a prolonged illness that she fought courageously for many years. Kim was born on the 5th day of September 1961 in Columbia, La. She resided in Katy, TX with her husband. Kim's life was centered around her husband, children, and grandchildren. Seeing them smile was her goal and true satisfaction. She was more than a wife and mother; she was a friend, counselor, mentor, "home decorator" and much more. She loved to work with crafts and was able to put her touch of class on anything. She will be especially watching over: Her Husband of over 29 years, James "Greg" Broussard; Three (3) Daughters: Amber Roberts and husband Coty of Richmond, TX. Meaghan Jones and husband Curt of Grayson, LA. Adrienne Broussard of Katy, TX. Four (4) Grandchildren: McKenna Roberts, Trevor Jones, Rease Roberts, and Anniston Jones. Mother, Freddie and step father Harold Keene of West Monroe, LA.; Father, Benny Coleman of Hebert, LA. Brothers and sister-in-laws: Roger and Wanda Coleman of Pineville, LA., Shane and Holly McDaniel of Ball, LA. A host of other loving family members and friends. She is preceded in death by her maternal grand-parents Bruce and Florence White. Services are under the direction of Riser and Son Funeral Home in Columbia, LA; visitation 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on the 11th day of September 2011 at the funeral home, funeral services will be held at Apostolic Truth Tabernacle, Grayson, LA at 2:00 P.M., on the 12th day of September 2011. Burial to follow at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson, LA. with Reverend Sherman Jones officiating. Pallbearers: Roger Coleman, Shane McDaniel, Brandon Renfroe, Chad Renfroe, Billy Ellis and Fred Grant; honorary pallbearers: Harold Keene and David Broussard Kim you are the love of my life. Love forever and always… Greg Riser & Son Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on September 11, 2011

Sidney S. Buckley Funeral Services for Mr. Sidney S. Buckley, 90, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 4:00 P.M. Sunday, September 11, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Waymond Warren officiating. Interment will follow in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA. Mr. Buckley was born on August 11, 1921 and passed away on September 10, 2011. He retired from the United States Postal Service and served in the United States Marine Corp. from 1943 to 1945 in the South Pacific. Mr. Buckley enjoyed woodworking, football games and was a devoted and loving father and grandfather. He was a member of Fair Park Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA and was preceded in death by his parents and his infant brother. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Elaine Buckley; children, Cheryl Buckley Johnson and husband, Charles and Diane Buckley Coronado and husband, Mark; grandchildren, Andrea Johnson Brashier, Anissa Johnson Ates and Marcus Dale Coronado and wife, Tabetha; and also 5 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 2:00 P.M. until Service Time Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to I-Care at Fair Park Baptist Church. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 11, 2011

Sible Elaine Jones Sible Elaine Jones of West Monroe passed away on September 7, 2011. Sible was born on June 28, 1945 in Jonesborro, LA. She was a cake decorator for the Bakery Industry. She loved nature, hunting and fishing outdoors. Sible was a wonderful wife and loving mother and will be missed dearly by all. Mrs. Jones is preceded in death by her sister, Francis Bell and her parents, Dan I. and Mary Eunice Ramsey. She is survived by her husband of 11 years, Mr. Waymon Jones of West Monroe; three daughters, Tammy Banks of West Monroe; Hope Shrout and husband Kenny of Missouri; Tina Thompson and husband Randy of Columbia; brother, Henry Ramsey of Jonesborro; five sisters, Florence Austin of Winnfield; Evelyn Frost of Choudrant; Jessie Luther of Georgetown; Alice Coleman of Eros and Kathy Coleman of Weston; children by marriage, Bryan Jones of Monroe, Chris Jones of West Monroe; Crystal Williams of West Monroe; Tonya Antley of West Monroe; 14 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. A private Family Service will be held at a later date under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA; www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 11, 2011

Bobbie Jean Ramsey Funeral service for Mr. Bobbie Jean Ramsey, 80, of Swartz, LA will be held at 2:00PM Monday, September 12, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe with Mr. Chuck Fricke officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Ramsey passed away on September 9, 2011, in Shreveport, LA. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Sterlington, LA and the Masonic Lodge. Mr. Ramsey was a Navy veteran and retired as a Power Plant Supervisor with International Paper Company. His enjoyed gardening, riding his tractor , and working in his shop restoring old tractors and bringing them back to life. He was preceded in death by his parents, mother and father-in-law, a sister, and a brother. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Norma Jean Conley Ramsey; children, Barry W. Ramsey and wife Deborah; and James Randall and wife Wanda; four grandchildren, Lauren Elizabeth Ramsey Roberts and husband Sean; Amy Michelle Ramsey Lentz; Jonathan Brooks Ramsey and wife Sundy; and James Clifton Ramsey and Fiancee' Molly; five great grandchildren, Abigail, Mason, Alex, Chancee and Lillybeth; brother, Clifford Ramsey and wife Martha; sister, Marilyn Dupre' and husband Ernest and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Lucky Nappier, Mike Dement, Billy Granger, Jonathan Ramsey, James Ramsey, and Ray Pierce. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 11, 2011

Marjorie F. Bunch, 96 BASTROP — Marjorie Floyd Bunch, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Bastrop.

Paul B. Jarmon, 88 RUSTON — Paul Brooks Jarmon, a retired automotive parts manager, died Friday. Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston. Visitation is from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial is in Concord Cemetery.

Lois A. Evans, 90 BASTROP — Lois A. Evans, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Hughes Chapel Cemetery, Beekman.

B L. Magee, 73 HODGE — Buiel L. Magee, self employed, died Friday. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Visitation is from 2-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial is in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Jonesboro.

Janetta F. A. Stevenson, 86 QUITMAN — Janetta Faye Adcock Stevenson, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Monday at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation is from 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial is in Antioch Cemetery, Quitman.

Ruben Turner, 91 Ruben Turner of Monroe, a supervisor, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at White Ferry Church of God In Christ, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Monday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.

Lt. Col. David F. Tyler Sr., 80 Lt. Col. David F. Tyler Sr. of Monroe, retired from the United States Army and a training supervisor for IMC Chemical. Sterlington, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Barbara Walker, 73 CROWVILLE — Barbara "Bobbie" Walker, a homemaker died Friday. Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Sunday at Gill Chapel, Winnsboro. Burial will be at New Pine Hill Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro.

Billy Whittington, 89 Billy Whittington of Monroe, formerly of Clarks , a truck driver, died Saturday. Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Monday at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia. Burial will be at Old Bethel Cemetery in Clarks under the direction of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Bauer, Opal Elizabeth Davis: 11 a.m. Monday, Parkview Baptist Church, Monroe. Emerson, Birder R.: 11 a.m. Monday, Orange Hill Baptist Church, Rhymes. Gathings, Parker Luther: 2 p.m. Sunday, Pioneer Assembly of God Church, near Pioneer. Walker, Jean: 2 p.m. Monday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Wilmot, Ark. Williams, Mary Louise: 11 a.m. Monday, First Kingdom Baptist Church, Tallulah. Williams, Willie Lee: noon Monday, Traveler Rest Baptist Church.

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

Polly Head Foreman Services for Mrs. Polly Head Foreman, 78, of Sterlington, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe with Rev. J. E. Brown officiating. Interment will follow in Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe. Mrs. Foreman was born on October 12, 1932 in Many, LA and passed away on September 10, 2011 in Monroe. She was a retired teacher from Lakeshore Elementary School. Mrs. Foreman was preceded in death by her parents, Alice Shows Head and W. H. "Bud" Head; and stepson, Eddie Foreman. Survivors include her husband, Donald Foreman; children, Marty Fisher and Mary Beth Wilkerson; step daughter, Debbie Bennet and husband David; sister, Billie Head; sisters-in-law, Dixie Albritton and husband Morris and Bonnie Nay and husband Ron; grandchildren, Reagan Wilkerson Jr. and wife Beth; Caleb Fisher; Bryan Feeback and wife Jessica; and Laura Gasca and husband Carlos; great grandchildren, Lincoln Wilkerson, Anthony Gasco, Savannah Feeback, Lauren Gasca, and Jesse Feeback; and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Paul Albritton, Raymond Frazier Ronald Nay, Hilton Phillips, Terry Roberson, and Lonnie Shows. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 7:00PM Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from September 12 to September 13, 2011

Billy O. Whittington Funeral Services for Billy O. Whittington, 89, of Monroe, formerly of Clarks, will be held at 10:00 AM Monday September 12, 2011 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Bro. Marty Kutz officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 8:00 AM until service time at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Old Bethel Cemetery in Clarks. Billy was born February 16, 1922 to William and Ethel Whittington in Clarks and he passed from this life on September 10, 2011 at his residence. He served his country during WWII in the Navy. He was a retired truck driver. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was an avid gardener who loved spending time with his family and he loved his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister: Ruby Irene Dunn. He is survived by his wife of 64 years: Myrtle Clarice Whittington; three sons: David O. Whittington and his wife Elaine; Tommy Glenn Whittington and his wife Debbie; Raymond Whittington and his wife Ronda; two daughters: Barbara Whittington Rawls and her husband Don; Sheila Whittington Welch and her husband Ray; 10 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Micah Rawls, Shane Rawls, Daniel Whittington, Clint Whittington, Don Rawls, Ray Welch, Raymond Hanna, and Richard Chapman. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on September 12, 2011

Polly A. Foreman, 78 Polly Ann Foreman of Sterlington, a retired elementary schoolteacher at Lakeshore Elementary, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery.

Cynthia S. Hampton, 56 Cynthia S. Hampton of Monroe, a former administrative assistant with Chase Bank, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Bonnie M. Herman, 91 TALLULAH — Bonnie M. Herman, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Visitation is noon Wednesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Tallulah.

Roy L. Honeycutt, 73 SICILY ISLAND — Roy Lee Honeycutt died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at New Hope Pentecostal Church, Leland. Burial will be in New Pine Hill Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.

Minnie B. Hunter, 85 OAK RIDGE — Minnie Bell Hunter, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Oak Ridge.

Ruthie Jenkins, 88 RAYVILLE — Ruthie Jenkins, a certified nursing assistant, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mount Zion, Rayville. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Tuesday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Love and Charity Cemetery.

Jessica L. Monnat, 27 Jessica Lynn Monnat of West Monroe, a daycare worker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Roy O. Neathery, 68 DELHI — Roy O. Neathery, a retired farmer, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Unity Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be in Faith Memorial Park Cemetery.

Rev. George Phillips, 84 ST. JOSEPH — Rev. George Phillips, a deputy sheriff, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Panola Cemetery, St. Joseph.

Landon C. Pickron, infant OAK GROVE — Landon Chance Pickron, the infant son of Lacey D. Taylor and Daryll A. Pickron Sr., died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne.

Jean M. Sikes, 84 Jean Ellen Moreland Sikes, a legal secretary, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Ruston. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Helen Smith, 86 BASTROP — Helen Smith, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cherry Ridge Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Robert A. Temple, 71 BIG SANDY, Texas — Robert Allen Temple, retired from IBM, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Crossroads Baptist Church near Farmerville. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Tucker W. Thompson, 18 Tucker Wayne Thompson of West Monroe, a senior at West Monroe High School, died Sunday. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Arrangements are incomplete.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Cain, Robert Harold: 10 a.m. Friday, Causey Cemetery, Bastrop. Ryder, Cleo M.: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Turner, Ruben: 2 p.m. Tuesday, White's Ferry Church of God in Christ, West Monroe.

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

Dorothy Ward Earl Funeral service for Dorothy Ward Earl, 81 of Winnsboro will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, September 14, 2011 in Magnolia Baptist Church near Winnsboro with Rev. Paul Perry and Rev. Ron Ferrington officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral Home. Mrs. Earl was born on October 24, 1929 in Winnsboro, LA and went to be with the Lord on September 10, 2011 at Franklin Parish Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was a member of Magnolia Baptist Church in Crowville and a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Jack Earl, her parents Evertte and Myra Ward, her sister Mary Alice Waggoner, and grandson Clint Brown. Survivors include her son Arthur Earl and wife Judy of Monroe, LA; daughters Jackie Borque and husband Jerry of Athens, TX; Debbie Wygal and husband Randy of Baskin, LA; Sandra Knowles and husband Fred of Heath, TX; and sisters Shirley McMurry of Crowville and Bobbie Ward of Winnsboro, LA and a brother Dennis Ward of Kansas City, KS. Grandchildren Tonya Anderson and Brandy Borque of Athens, TX; Angie Rover and husband Rick of Peachtree City, GA; Amy Allen and husband Benny of Collierville, TN; Scott Wygal of Baskin, LA; Chris Wygal and wife Joani of Crowville, LA; April Martindale and husband Andy of West Monroe, LA; and Whitney and Ryan Knowles of Dallas, TX. Ten greatly loved great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Eddie Earl, Bruce McMurry, Kirk McMurry, Paul McMurry, Kent Nichols and Larry Waggoner. Honorary Pallbearers will be Scott Wygal, Chris Wygal, Randall Garvin and Andy Martindale. Online condolences can be made at www. gillfirstnational.com Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA. Published in The News Star on September 13, 2011

Polly Head Foreman Services for Mrs. Polly Head Foreman, 78, of Sterlington, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe with Rev. J. E. Brown officiating. Interment will follow in Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe. Mrs. Foreman was born on October 12, 1932 in Many, LA and passed away on September 10, 2011 in Monroe. She was a retired teacher from Lakeshore Elementary School. Mrs. Foreman was preceded in death by her parents, Alice Shows Head and W. H. "Bud" Head; and stepson, Eddie Foreman. Survivors include her husband, Donald Foreman; children, Marty Fisher and Mary Beth Wilkerson; step daughter, Debbie Bennet and husband David; sister, Billie Head; sisters-in-law, Dixie Albritton and husband Morris and Bonnie Nay and husband Ron; grandchildren, Reagan Wilkerson Jr. and wife Beth; Caleb Fisher; Bryan Feeback and wife Jessica; and Laura Gasca and husband Carlos; great grandchildren, Lincoln Wilkerson, Anthony Gasco, Savannah Feeback, Lauren Gasca, and Jesse Feeback; and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Paul Albritton, Raymond Frazier Ronald Nay, Hilton Phillips, Terry Roberson, and Lonnie Shows. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 7:00PM Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from September 12 to September 13, 2011

Bob Hendricks Jr. Funeral services for Mr. Bob Hendricks Jr., 65, of Calhoun, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Pastor Johnny Hunt will be officiating. Interment is to follow at New Chapel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Bob was born April 22, 1946 in Oklahoma City, OK and passed away September 11, 2011 in Calhoun. He was the owner of OK Applaince. Bob loved football, especially LSU, Oklahoma, and his Rebels. Bob Jr. also loved to drink coffee with his mother each morning and enjoyed karaoke. He was very much endeared to his family and loved them very much. Bob Jr. is survived by his wife Brenda of 13 years; his parents Bob Sr. and Fairy Hendricks; his sisters Ferdy Collins, Jeannie Hernandez, and Linda Hunt; his brothers Freddie and Ricky Hendricks; his sons Bobby III, Joseph, Terry Hendricks, and Billy Ray Baker; sisters-in-law Wanda Foster and Claudia Concelli; special Uncle Bill; numerous grandchildren; great grandchildren; nieces; and nephews. Pallbearers will be announced. Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 13, 2011 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on September 13, 2011

Iva Nell Hilburn It is with great sadness that the family of Iva Nell Baker Hilburn, 97, announces her death on Thursday, September 8, 2011, in Mobile, AL. Services will be 12:00 noon Wednesday, September 14, 2011, at Rose-Neath Marshall Street Chapel, Shreveport, LA. Officiating will be Dr. Larry Williams, Pastor of Broadmoor Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Forest Park Cemetery, St. Vincent Avenue. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Mrs. Hillburn, a longtime resident of Shreveport, LA, was born December 13, 1913 in Grand Cane, LA. Her parents, Samuel Peyton and Iva Stribling Baker; husband, J.D. Hilburn; sister, Beunita Olive Baker; and brother, Milton Morton Baker, preceded Mrs. Hilburn in death. Left to cherish her memories are her son, Jere D. Hilburn and wife, Gayle; daughter, Iva Nell Tanguis and husband, Barre; five grandchildren, Kate Tanguis, Barre Tanguis, Danielle Tanguis and husband, Chuck Sappington, Andy Hilburn and wife, Allison, J.D. Hilburn and wife, Amanda; great grandson, Jones Hilburn; sister-in-law, Delta Baker; nephews, Stephen S. Baker and wife, Sue, Robert P. Baker and wife, Jane; niece, Rebecca C. Conleay and husband, Ronald; great nieces and nephew, Ashley, Jonas, Erin, Lesley, and Sara; and many friends and caregivers. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Marshall St. Chapel Shreveport, LA. Published in The News Star on September 13, 2011

Anna Belle Pope Funeral services for Anna Belle Pope will be held Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 10:00 AM at First Baptist Church Minden West Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Bill Crider and Rev. Leland Crawford. Interment will follow at Gardens of Memory in Minden. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 8:00 PM Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home. Anna Belle was born February 12, 1920 in Farmerville and entered into rest September 10, 2011 in Bossier City. Her parents Charlie and Lettie Heard, husband Jake Pope, sister Geroline Everett, brother Finn P. Heard, nephews Johnny Everett, Ted Everett and niece Kathy Lawrence preceded her in death. She is survived by her sister Lillie Heard Pitman, nieces Peggy Canter and husband Sam, Janice Holdiness and husband Harvey, Carolyn Everett, Deborah Flanagan and husband Guy, Charlotte Pitman, nephews Jerry Everett and wife Linda, Robert Everett and wife Judy, Charles Heard and wife Ginger, Eddie Pitman and wife Iva, Gene Pitman and wife Elaine, and Larry Heard, numerous great nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be nephews, Eddie Pitman, Gene Pitman, Larry Heard, Guy Flanagan, Jeremie Calhoun, Pete Everett, and Robert Everett. Honorary pallbearer will be Sam Canter Memorials may be made to Louisiana Baptist Children's Home or Alzheimer's Association . Rose-Neath Funeral Home Minden, Louisiana Published in The News Star on September 13, 2011

Maggie Hebert Ray Funeral services will be held for Maggie Hebert Ray at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, September 14th, at Rose Neath Funeral Home in Arcadia. Bro. Stephen Boyd will officiate. The interment will follow at Arcadia Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Rose Neath Funeral Home in Arcadia. Mrs. Ray was born April 23rd, 1922, in Colfax, LA. She entered into rest on Saturday, September 10th due to severe injury from a bad fall. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Randolph Hebert and Nancy Jane Hebert, two brothers, Algie Lee Hebert and wife Willota and Johnnie Hebert and wife Claudine, and her husband of nearly 49 years, Sidney L. Ray. For many years Maggie worked at Morgan & Lindsey's (later G.C. Murphy's) in Rayville, Louisiana. In 1951, along with her mother, she became a founding member of the Arcadia Church of Christ. Her dedication to her Lord was seen over the next 60 years in her faithfulness and involvement in the work of that congregation. Maggie is survived by Virginia Gulledge, Janet Miller and husband Tommy, Tommy Hebert and wife Jenny, Reggie Hebert and wife Cora Faye, Gareth Methvin and wife Justine, Delane Murphy and husband Don. She also leaves behind numerous great nieces, nephews, and dear friends, notably Shonna Upton. Pallbearers will be Reggie Hebert, Dustin Gulledge, John Hebert, Charles Thomas Miller, Mark Upton, Don Murphy and, as honorary pallbearer, Gareth Methvin. Memorials may be made to: Arcadia Church of Christ (Benevolence Fund), P.O. Box 341, Arcadia, LA 71001. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Arcadia Chapel Arcadia, LA. Published in The News Star on September 13, 2011

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

F.M. "Sonny" Logue Funeral services for F.M. "Sonny" Logue, 74, of Girard, LA will be held 10:00 AM, Thursday, September 15, 2011 at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA with Rev. Marshall Sevier officiating. Interment will follow in New Salem Cemetery, Girard, LA. Sonny was born December 31, 1936 in Vicksburg, MS and passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2011 in Girard after a lengthy illness. Mr. Logue was preceded in death by his parents, F.M. Logue, Sr. and Audrey Logue and sisters, Helen Martin and Nan Patterson. Survivors include his wife, Maxcine Logue; children, Bonida Huggins and husband, Jim, Alan Curry and wife, Angel; Bonda Coleman and husband, Bob; Linda Wheelis and husband, Randy; and Teen Mosley; sisters, Kathryn Chaney and husband, Mark and Joy Davis and husband, Charles; brothers, Albert Logue and wife, Terri and Henry "Bubba" Logue and wife, Holly; 8-grandchildren and 2-great grandchildren. Pallbearers are James A. Martin, Heath Curry, Michael Curry, Ryan Anthony, Jed Wheelis, and Cole Davis. Honorary pallbearers are J.L. Cook and George Joy. Special thanks to Dr. Mark Rubin. Also the staff of Hospice Compassus and especially Amy McKenzie. Visitation is 5:30 PM until 8:00 PM, Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA. Published in The News Star on September 14, 2011

Ann Marzula Funeral Services for Martha Ann McMillon Marzula, 63, of Monroe, LA will be held 2:00 PM, Thursday, September 15, 2011 at St. Paschal's Catholic Church with Fr. Frank Coens officiating. Interment will follow at St. Paschal's Cemetery, West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Ann was born on February 15, 1948 in Monroe, Louisiana and passed away on September 12, 2011 in West Monroe, Louisiana. Ann worked in the medical field for forty years. Ann was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a very thoughtful and caring person. She was loved by all especially her patients. She is preceded in death by her mother, Ruby McMillon; and 2 grandchildren, Lacie and Amber Poole. Ann is survived by her husband, Johnny Marzula; children, Johnny Glynn Poole and wife Nancy, Letha Swanner and husband Scott, and Joey Marzula and wife Jennifer; grandchildren, Zachary and Logan Poole, Cole and Weston Swanner, and a granddaughter due in November; sisters, Sarah Humphries and husband Charles, and Erma Pommier and husband Ray; brother, Vernon McMillon and wife Sandra; special friends, Nelwyn Danna and Debbie Cowan; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be her nephews, Stewart Pommier, Steven Pommier, Ricky McMillon, Jason McMillon, Chad McMillon, Brandon Collins, Charles Lee Humphries, Clay Humphries, and Kelvin Humphries. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be to St. Paschal's Catholic Church in West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on September 14, 2011

Jessica Lynn White Monnat Funeral Services for Jessica Lynn White Monnat, 27, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, September 15, 2011 at St. Paschal Catholic Church in West Monroe, LA with Fr. Frank Coens officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Paschal Catholic Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Jessica was born on August 1, 1984 and passed away in West Monroe, LA on September 12, 2011. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter Samantha Monnat. Survivors include her husband, Andy Monnat; daughter, Sara Monnat; parents, Jerry and Cleta White; brother, Jeremy White and wife Shelley; niece, Amelia White; nephew, Joseph White; In-laws, Patrick and Teresa Williams and Tim and Amy Monnat; brothers-in-law, Brandon Williams and Matt Monnat; sister-in-law, Amber Williams, and nephew Myles Williams; grandparents, Wallace and Nora Dawkins and Mamie White. Jessica attended St. Paschal's School and graduated from St. Frederick High school, before attending Delta Community College. She worked at College Prep Day Care in West Monroe, LA. Jessica was the youngest grandchild, and only granddaughter in the White Family. She was blessed with loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and other family members from both parents. As a young girl, she had fun hunting and fishing with her family and the friends she made were all part of such a wonderful extended family. Some of her favorite memories were made at Lake Bruin and she enjoyed the simple pleasures of being outside and visiting with everyone at all the hunting/fishing camps. She enjoyed playing sports at both schools, and as she grew older, she enjoyed playing high school basketball and spending time with her friends. After graduation, she and Andy were married, and they both enjoyed raising their beautiful daughter, Sara. Everyone who knew Jessica understood that Sara was her pride and joy. She was a wonderful, caring mother. Jessica was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, and mother, who will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved her. Jessica was loved by everyone and her sweet smile was always a welcome sight. While our hearts are broken with the loss of our dear Jessica, we are comforted in knowing that we will see her again, where there will be no tears or sadness. I love you baby, your husband, Andy. "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels or demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:38-39. Pallbearers will be Nicholas Averitte, Justin Christy, Brandon Williams, Richard Ferrington, Shane White, Mark Hopkins, Timothy Dowdy and Howell Dawkins. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Wednesday September 14, 2011, with a vigil wake service at 6:00 P.M. at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . Online Registry/ Condolence:wwwmulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on September 14, 2011 Share Share this obituary via e-mail Share this obituary on Facebook Bookmark this obituary Share Guest Book Visit Guest Book View Printed Guest Book Sign Guest Book Ways to help Create a Memorial Website Send Flowers Now Donate to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Tucker Wayne Thompson Funeral services for Tucker Wayne Thompson, 18, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday September 15, 2011 at the Liberty Grove Church of God in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Raymond L. Jones and Rev. Larry Roy officiating. Interment will be in the Liberty Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Tucker died September 11, 2011 at his residence. Tucker was a member of the Liberty Grove Church of God in West Monroe. He was a senior at West Monroe High School, where he was a former member of the ROTC. He was a member of the Ouachita Valley Boy Scouts. Tucker loved the outdoors hunting and enjoyed writing short stories for his family. Survivors: Father, Robert C. (Bobby) Thompson, Jr.; Mother and Step-father, Kimberly and Patrick Atchison; Sister, Morgan J. Thompson; Brother, Hayden J. Atchison; Maternal Grandmother, Cynthia Cascio; Maternal Grandfather and Step-Grandmother, Jerry and Diane Cascio; Paternal Grandfather and step-grandmother, Robert C. and Billie Thompson, Sr.; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Pallbearers will be Mike Hughes, Louis Knighten, Chris Hollingsworth, Alex Parker, Andy Holcomb, Kenny Cichocki and Cliff Whitman. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Liberty Grove Church of God Youth Fund. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 14, 2011

Diane T. Airhart, 56 Diane T. Airhart of West Monroe, a licensed practical nurse, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Isabelle G. Bagwell, infant Isabelle Grace Bagwell of Calhoun, the infant daughter of James and Ashley Bagwell, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, under the directions of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Willie Mae Brown, 78 Willie Mae Brown of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Pure Light Missionary Baptist Church, Jonesville. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Veterans Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.

Agnes S. Carter, 77 SHERMAN, Texas — Agnes Marie Scroggins Carter died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hughes Chapel Cemetery.

Michael D. Cobbs, 42 Michael DeWayne Cobbs of Monroe, a laborer, died Sept. 5. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Dianne D. Daniels, 56 MER ROUGE — Dianne DeBose Daniels, a nurse's aide at Morehouse General Hospital, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Cody Omar Dickens, infant Cody Omar Dickens of Monroe, the infant son of Jessica Criff and Gene Edward Dickens, died Thursday. Graveside services are 9 a.m. Thursday at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Nedie Dunaway, 100 RUSTON — Nedie Dunaway, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Light House Church of God In Christ, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery.

Dorothy W. Earl, 81 WINNSBORO — Dorothy Ward Earl died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Magnolia Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Sylvia M. Finley, 55 DELHI — Sylvia Marie Finley, a social worker and tax preparer, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-5:45 p.m. Friday with wake services from 6-7 p.m. at Funerals by McFarland. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Roberta Head, 97 Roberta Head of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Ludden Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.

Bob G. Hendricks, Jr., 65 Bob Gene Hendricks Jr. of Calhoun, an appliance sales and service company owner, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in New Chapel Hill Cemetery.

Ruthie Jenkins, 88 RAYVILLE — Ruthie Jenkins, certified nurse assistant, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Burial will be in Love and Charity Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Theo Jordan, 100 Theo Jordan of Monroe, a plumber, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Macedonia Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Ruston.

Henry Kelly, 62 Henry "Hank" Kelly of Monroe, a laborer, died Monday. Services are 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Saturday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.

O.V. Martin, 85 BIENVILLE — O.V. Martin, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Cemetery.

Lodie Moyer, 83 GREENSBORO, N.C. — Lodie Lanehart Nelson Moyer, formerLy of Clarks, a cook, died Thursday. Services are noon Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church, Clarks. Burial will be in Forest Oak Cemetery, Olla, under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe

William Nations, 61 CLAYTON — William "Clark" Nations died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Sunnyside Church, Foules. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Rogers Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Georgia M. Raburn, 80 JONESBORO — Georgia Mae Raburn, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Southern Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Chestnut.

Gloria Robinson, 69 GRAMBLING — Gloria Robinson, a teacher, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at New Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Grambling Memorial Cemetery.

Helen Smith, 86 BASTROP — Helen Smith, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cherry Ridge Baptist Church. Visitation is 1 p.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Rebert A. Temple, 71 BIG SANDY, Texas — Rebert Allen Temple, retired from IBM, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Crossroads Baptist Church, near Farmerville. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Anna M. Tyler, 75 Anna Marie Tyler of West Monroe, retired legal assistant and former owner of Ouachita Abstract Co., died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Selestine White, 81 KELLY — Selestine Harrison White, a retired nurse's aide, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Mikie S. Wood, 78 Mikie S. Wood of Monroe, a homemaker, died Aug. 31. Private services were held Sunday under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Cain, Robert Harold: 10 a.m. Friday, Causey Cemetery, Bastrop. Hampton, Cynthia S.: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Herman, Bonnie M.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Hunter, Minnie Bell: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Phillips, Rev. George: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Sikes, Jean Ellen Moreland: 2 p.m. Saturday, Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Ruston.

Joel Davis, 84 WINNSBORO — Joel Davis, a retired heavy equipment operator, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Wayside Pentecostal Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Coax Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Donna Edmonds, 57 TALLULAH — Donna Edmonds, a certified nursing assistant, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Larry W. Kolb, 61 WINNSBORO — Larry Wayne Kolb, car management and sales, died Sept. 3. Memorial services will be held at a later date under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.

F.M. Logue, 74 GIRARD — F.M. "Sonny" Logue, a dairy farmer, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Salem Cemetery.

Ann Marzula, 63 Ann Marzula of Monroe, an office manager, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Paschal Catholic Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

James McDaniel, 76 SIKES — James E. "Sonny" McDaniel, a sawmill knife grinder, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Sikes Baptist Church. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Sikes Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home.

Jessica W. Monnat, 27 Jessica Lynn White Monnat of West Monroe, a day care worker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Paschal Catholic Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Trina Randle, 43 Trina Randle of Monroe, a waitress, died Monday. Services are 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Avenue Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.

Tucker W. Thompson, 18 Tucker Wayne Thompson of West Monroe, a student, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Liberty Grove Church of God, West Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Selestine H. White, 81 SICILY ISLAND — Selestine Harrison White, retired nurse's aide, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Sunday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 9 a.m. Sunday until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in the St. Joe-St. Bethel Cemetery, Kelly.

Myrtle L. Williams, 93 FERRIDAY — Myrtle L. Williams, a retired school bus driver, died Tuesday. Services are noon Saturday at Doty Road Church of God. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Brown, Willie Mae: 11 a.m. Friday, Pure Light Missionary Baptist Church, Jonesville. Cain, Robert Harold: 10 a.m. Friday, Causey Cemetery, Bastrop. Carter, Agnes Marie Scroggins: 2 p.m. Saturday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Cobbs, Michael DeWayne: 1 p.m. Friday, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe. Dickens, Cody Omar: 9 a.m. Thursday, Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood. Dunaway, Nedie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Light House Church of God in Christ, Monroe. Finley, Sylvia Marie: 10 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. Head, Roberta: 11 a.m. Saturday, Ludden Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe. Hunter, Minnie Bell: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Jordan, Theo: 2 p.m. Friday, Macedonia Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Monroe. Kelly, Henry "Hank": 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Martin, O.V.: 10 a.m. Thursday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Moyer, Lodie Lanehart Nelson: noon Saturday, Morning Star Baptist Church, Clarks. Nations, William "Clark": 2 p.m. Thursday, Sunnyside Church, Foules. Phillips, Rev. George: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Robinson, Gloria: 10 a.m. Friday, New Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Ruston. Sikes, Jean Ellen Moreland: 2 p.m. Saturday, Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Ruston.

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

Dorothy K. "Mamie" Rogers Funeral services for Dorothy K. "Mamie" Rogers, 69 of Rocky Branch will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, September 16, 2011 at Rocky Branch Assembly of God Church. Rev. Eugene Brown and Rev. Den Hussey will be officiating. Interment will follow at Rocky Branch Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Rogers was born February 23, 1942 in Farmerville, LA and passed away September 13, 2011 in Monroe. She was a lifetime member of Rocky Branch Assembly of God Church. Dorothy loved being outdoors and gardening. She was a wonderful mother, who loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Rogers was preceded in death by her husband, David Rogers and parents, Floyd and Lola Kilcrease. Mrs. Rogers is survived by her children; Toni Rose and husband Jimmy, Deanie Rogers and Sherilyn Gaston and husband Mike; 3 sisters, Sally Gardner and husband Tommy, Winnie White and Evelyn Kilcrease; brother, Jerry Kilcrease; grandchildren; Tiffani Barkley, Michelle Holman, Daniel Walker, Nathan Dodd, Brittany Culver, Samantha Dodd, David-Michael Walker and Kylie Gaston; great-grandchildren; Hunter Barkley, Macie Holman, Fisher Barkley, Drayton Holman, Kerrigan Tatum, Ashlyn Walker, Kaden Dodd, Kynedi Dodd, Lawson David Culver, Riley Brooke Walker, Lola Grayce Dodd and Corbyn David Walker; very special nephew, Mark Wainwright. Pallbearers will be Brett Hortman, Bobby Godina, Ryan Carr, Jacob Freeman, Stephen Hodge and Blake Gaston. A special thanks to Dr. Keith White, Dr. Michael Sampognaro and SICU Nurses. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Rocky Branch Assembly of God Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrick funeralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 15, 2011

Annamarie Tyler Services celebrating the life of Mrs. Annamarie Tyler, 75, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday September 16, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Mark Fenn officiating. There will be a private family memorial following the service.Mrs. Tyler died September 13, 2011 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center after a sudden illness. Mrs. Tyler attended First Baptist Church in West Monroe. Annamarie was a partner in Ouachita Abstract Company for many years and was a long time employee as a para-legal with Theus, Grisham, Davis and Leigh Law Firm. She loved being outdoors in her yard; enjoying the beauty of all the flowers, feeding the birds, and taking care of her dogs. Another hobby that she enjoyed was taking her family on shopping sprees. Survivors: Husband, Richard Tyler; Son, Danny Fincher; Daughter, Kelly Coburn and husband, Paul; 2 Step-Daughters, Richina Ardoin and husband, Mike and Ashley Cleveland and husband, Robert; 2 Step-Sons, Rick Tyler and Chris Tyler; Sister, Annette Gilley and husband, Tom; Brother, Dale Roberts; Half-Sisters, Becky Myers and Gwen Hurley; 6 Grandchildren, 3 Step-Grandchildren, and 4 Great-Grandchildren. Mrs. Tyler was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Earline, and her beloved daughter Heather Tyler Storm. Honorary Pallbearers will be the staff of Theus, Grisham, Davis and Leigh Law Firm. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Thursday September 15, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ouachita Humane Society. Online Registry/Condolences:www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 15, 2011

Lt. Colonel (Ret) David F. Tyler Memorial Services for Lt. Colonel (Ret.) David F. Tyler, Sr., 80, of Monroe, LA will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at Parkview Baptist Church Monroe, LA with Rev. Gabe Krell and Dr. Alan Miller officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home-Monroe, LA. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time Saturday, September 17, 2011 at the church. Mr. Tyler was born on March 27, 1931 and passed away on September 9, 2011 at his residence in Monroe, LA. He retired as Lt. Colonel from the United States Army in 1975 and was a training supervisor at IMC Chemical until he retired in 1992. Mr. Tyler enjoyed volunteering his time to his church and numerous organizations throughout the community including the Louisiana High School Officials Association and as a volunteer coach at Lee Jr. High. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a member of Parkview Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Rose Margaret Tyler of Monroe, LA; children, David F. Tyler, Jr. and wife Deborah of Aledo, TX, Vicki D. Tyler of Monroe, LA, and Brian K. Tyler and wife Phyllis of Monroe, LA; four grandchildren, Katherine Elaine Tyler, Lauren Elizabeth Tyler, Brian Austin Tyler, and Rose Marie Tyler; sister, Mary Crisler Clark and husband James of Longview, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be his beloved grandson, his nephews, and his Wednesday Morning Men's Coffee Group. Memorials may be made to Parkview Baptist Church, Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, and the Gideon's. With appreciation to members of the David Byrd Bible Class, all of the medical staff that provided loving care, and Southern Care Hospice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from September 15 to September 16, 2011

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

Joel Davis Funeral services for Mr. Joel Davis, 84, will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 17, 2011 at Wayside Pentecostal Church near Winnsboro. Officiating the service will be Revs. Wayne Smith, Keith Smith, and Buddy Buie, eulogy will be by James Osborn. Interment with Military Rites will follow at Coax Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro. Mr. Davis was born in Winnsboro on May 4, 1927 and passed from this life on Wednesday Morning September 14, 2011 at Franklin Medical Center after a sudden illness. He was a native and resident of Franklin Parish, past resident of Bastrop, retired heavy equipment operator with International Paper Mill; served with the United States Navy during WWII and a member of Wayside Pentecostal Church. He was a devoted husband, loving daddy and papaw, and loved his Faith and Country. He is preceded in death by his parents Luther E. and Josie Bradley Davis, his daughter Brenda Ruth Davis Perkins and six siblings. Survivors include his wife of over 64 years Gloria Wollerson Davis of Winnsboro; his daughters June Davis Buie and husband Rev. Buddy Buie of Calhoun; Joelene Jackie Davis Pickens and husband Gerry Pickens of Vidor, TX; his son-in-law, Tim Perkins, Boerne, TX; his brothers G. A. Davis of Monroe and Eugene Davis of Maryville, TN; also survived by 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer will be Caleb Smith. Friends may call for visitation on Friday 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the church and after 10:00 AM, Saturday until time of service. Online guest book at www.gillfirstnational.com Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA. Published in The News Star on September 16, 2011

Ralph Todd Hendrix Services celebrating the life of Mr. Ralph Todd Hendrix, 48, of West Monroe, LA will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 17, 2011 at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in West Monroe with Rev. Rick McPhearson and Rev. Larry Eubanks officiating. Interment will follow at Luna Methodist Church Cemetery in West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Todd was born May 6, 1963 in New Orleans, LA and passed away on September 8, 2011 in Cozumel, Mexico as a result of injuries sustained in an accident. Todd was maintenance foreman for ULM with 30 years of service. He was a member of Fondale Hunting Club. Todd was an avid outdoorsman, who loved hunting, fishing, and 4-wheeler riding. He also was a LSU Tiger and New Orleans Saints football fan. Survivors include: wife, Dawn S. Hendrix; son, Michael Hendrix and wife Crystal; daughter, Megan Hendrix; grandson Scott Blayne Chandler; step-children, Christopher Wayne Smith and Stormy Smith VanHorn; parents, Ralph and Norma Hendrix; and sister, Susan Hummel. Pallbearers will be Henson Coon, Lewis Coon, Tommy Lane Hendrix, Elridge Bennett, Ralph Swillie Walter Stover, Darrell Hall, and Chris Wilson. Visitation will be 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday, September 16, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. An account has been set up at Regions Bank for Todd Hendrix and Dawn Salvato Hendrix. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on September 16, 2011

Madelyn Maddocks Morrison A memorial service will be held for Madelyn Maddocks Morrison at 3:00 PM, Saturday, September 17, 2011, at Cheniere Baptist Church in West Monroe. Rev. Robert "Bodie" Spicer will officiate. Mrs. Morrison was born May 3, 1922 in Chelsea, Maine. She moved with her family to Louisiana in 1936. She was a graduate of Ruston High School and Louisiana Tech where she majored in English. She worked as the office manager for a veterinary clinic and also taught nursery school. She was a long time senior member of Cheniere Baptist Church. She loved taking care of and riding horses and this was her hobby for many years. She passed away on September 14, 2011 due to natural causes. Mrs. Morrison was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Levi Maddocks and Edna Lishness Maddocks as well as her husband of nearly 42 years, Harrell Morrison. Mrs. Morrison is survived by a son, Hal Morrison, his wife Susan Morrison, a granddaughter, Sydney Morrison, and her sister, Betty Griggs. She also leaves behind many friends in her church family and in the community of area horse lovers. Memorials may be made to Cheniere Baptist Church, 101 Cheniere Baptist Church Road, West Monroe, LA 71292. Published in The News Star on September 16, 2011

James "Jimmy" Sanford James "Jimmy" Sanford, 58, a carpenter of Calhoun, LA passed away on September 14, 2011. He was born on January 21, 1953. Funeral Services will be Sunday, 2:00 PM at Beulah Methodist Church at Calhoun. Visitation will be Saturday, 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Griffin Funeral Home in West Monroe. Mr. Sanford is survived by his wife Pat Sanford of Calhoun; daughter, Jamie and husband Chris of Rayville; brother Donald Sanford of Calhoun; sisters, Cheryl Lincecum and husband Joe of Calhoun; Linda Butler of Calhoun; three grandchildren, Harley Prewitt, Terri Lynn Prewitt, Chris Prewitt Jr.; two step-daughters, Wendy Komar of Middleburg, NY.; Jill Komar of Wayne, NJ. Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on September 16, 2011

Lt. Colonel (Ret) David F. Tyler Memorial Services for Lt. Colonel (Ret.) David F. Tyler, Sr., 80, of Monroe, LA will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at Parkview Baptist Church Monroe, LA with Rev. Gabe Krell and Dr. Alan Miller officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home-Monroe, LA. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time Saturday, September 17, 2011 at the church. Mr. Tyler was born on March 27, 1931 and passed away on September 9, 2011 at his residence in Monroe, LA. He retired as Lt. Colonel from the United States Army in 1975 and was a training supervisor at IMC Chemical until he retired in 1992. Mr. Tyler enjoyed volunteering his time to his church and numerous organizations throughout the community including the Louisiana High School Officials Association and as a volunteer coach at Lee Jr. High. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a member of Parkview Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Rose Margaret Tyler of Monroe, LA; children, David F. Tyler, Jr. and wife Deborah of Aledo, TX, Vicki D. Tyler of Monroe, LA, and Brian K. Tyler and wife Phyllis of Monroe, LA; four grandchildren, Katherine Elaine Tyler, Lauren Elizabeth Tyler, Brian Austin Tyler, and Rose Marie Tyler; sister, Mary Crisler Clark and husband James of Longview, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be his beloved grandson, his nephews, and his Wednesday Morning Men's Coffee Group. Memorials may be made to Parkview Baptist Church, Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, and the Gideon's. With appreciation to members of the David Byrd Bible Class, all of the medical staff that provided loving care, and Southern Care Hospice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from September 15 to September 16, 2011

Jewell M. Alpha, 86 Jewell M. Alpha of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Merry L. Bayles, 77 Merry Louise Bayles of Monroe died Wednesday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Odell Brown, 81 Odell Brown of Monroe, a farmer, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at St. Matthew No. 1 Baptist Church, Mer Rouge. Visitation is 10 a.m. Monday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Red Hill Cemetery, Mer Rouge, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Sue J. Cooper, 83 Sue J. Cooper of Monroe, a retired nurse for St. Francis Medical Center, died Thursday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Sunday at North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Donna Edmonds, 57 TALLULAH — Donna Edmonds, a certified nursing assistant, died Tuesday. Services are 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Rosehill Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery.

Edward A. Ferrell, 67 RUSTON — Edward Arnold Ferrell, an electrician, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Victoria Guerrero, 78 COLUMBIA — Victoria Guerrero, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John's Catholic Church. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Friday at Riser Funeral Home. Burial will be in Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

LaNeil N. Jenkins, 91 BASTROP — LaNeil Nunnally Jenkins, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 5 p.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church. Visitation is 3:30 p.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

David Jones, 91 COLLINSTON — David Jones, a farmer, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

William Nations, 61 CLAYTON — William "Clark" Nations, a welder and millwright, died Monday. Services were 2 p.m. Thursday at Sunnyside Church. Masonic graveside services were in Roger Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Mary Ann Price, 63 Mary Ann Price of Monroe, a janitor, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Starlight Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Dorothy Rogers, 69 FARMERVILLE — Dorothy K. "Mamie" Rogers, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Rocky Branch Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in Rocky Branch Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jonathan T. Taylor, 21 WINNFIELD — Jonathan Trummie Taylor, a store clerk, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Beulah Baptist Church, Georgetown. Visitation is 2 p.m. Saturday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Southern Funeral Homes Inc.

Annamarie Tyler, 75 Annamarie Tyler of West Monroe, a retired legal assistant and former owner of Ouachita Abstract Co., died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. There will be a private family memorial following the service.

Patricia Willis, 45 Patricia Willis of Monroe died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Brown, Willie Mae: 11 a.m. Friday, Pure Light Missionary Baptist Church, Jonesville. Cain, Robert Harold: 10 a.m. Friday, Causey Cemetery, Bastrop. Carter, Agnes Marie Scroggins: 2 p.m. Saturday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Cobbs, Michael DeWayne: 1 p.m. Friday, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe. Davis, Joel: 2 p.m. Saturday, Wayside Pentecostal Church, near Winnsboro. Dunaway, Nedie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Light House Church of God in Christ, Monroe. Finley, Sylvia Marie: 10 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. Head, Roberta: 11 a.m. Saturday, Ludden Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe. Hunter, Minnie Bell: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Jordan, Theo: 2 p.m. Friday, Macedonia Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Monroe. Kelly, Henry "Hank": 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. McDaniel, James E. "Sonny": 10 a.m. Friday, Sikes Baptist Church. Moyer, Lodie Lanehart Nelson: noon Saturday, Morning Star Baptist Church, Clarks. Phillips, Rev. George: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Randle, Trina: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Avenue Baptist Church, Monroe. Robinson, Gloria: 10 a.m. Friday, New Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Ruston. Sikes, Jean Ellen Moreland: 2 p.m. Saturday, Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Ruston. White, Selestine Harrison: 11 a.m. Sunday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Williams, Myrtle L.: noon Saturday, Doty Road Church of God, Ferriday.

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

Jewell M Alpha Services to celebrate the life of Jewell M. Alpha will be held on Sunday, September 18, 2011, at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, 2308 Sterlington Road in Monroe, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Mark Finn of the First Baptist Church of West Monroe. Interment will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 5:00pm to 7:00 pm on Saturday evening, September 17th at the funeral home. Born in Rayville, LA on December 22, 1924 to Emmett and Lillian Moore, Jewell was one of three children. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Douglas Gene Moore, and her loving husband of 44 years, B. R. "Peck" Alpha. Jewell passed away on September 15, 2011 in Shreveport, LA. Jewell graduated from Rayville High School and went to work at Dew Music Company in Monroe, LA. Shortly afterwards, she met the love of her life, "Peck" Alpha, and was married on October 21, 1949. She then became a devoted wife and mother who enjoyed cooking, sewing, and spending time with her family. In her later life, she enjoyed reading many books. She was a life-long resident of the Monroe - West Monroe area. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Kim Hoover and husband Ed of Shreveport, LA; sister, Lucille Statham and husband Otis of Start, LA; numerous nieces and nephews; extended family and friends. Honoring Jewell as pallbearers will be Donald Johnson, Jeff Johnson, Jesse Johnson, Larry Johnson, Barnett McDuffie, and Charles Porter. The Hoover family gratefully thanks Donald and Brenda Johnson, Brad and Sally Graff, and Louis and Sherry Townsend for their love and support during this difficult time. Memorial donations may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, 7200 Desiard Street, Monroe, LA, 71203 or to a charity of the donor's choice. Blessed will be the day when we meet again. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from September 17 to September 18, 2011

Sue Jones Cooper Memorial services for Sue Jones Cooper, 83 , of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, September 18, 2011 at North Monroe Baptist Church Chapel. Rev. David Worthington and Rev. Jay George will be officiating. Services are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe, LA. Mrs. Cooper was born on September 16, 1927 in Smackover, Arkansas and passed away on September 15, 2011 at The Oaks in Monroe, LA. She was a member of North Monroe Baptist Church. She loved to study and read her Bible and wrote journals for her grandchildren. Sue loved being outdoors, gardening, and growing flowers. She was very talented in all handicrafts; piecing quilts and quilting, having made a quilt for each family member; made beautiful dolls for her daughter's collection and crocheting. She was a very devoted mother and loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mrs. Cooper worked in the medical field as a Registered Nurse and Medical Record Technician for 40 years. Mrs. Cooper graduated in 1948 as a Registered Nurse through the St. Francis Cadet Nurse Corp. She received her BS from Stephens College, Columbia, Missouri in 1982 in Health Information Management. She was also an accredited Medical Records Technician (ART). Sue retired from St. Francis Medical Center in 1992. Mrs. Cooper was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, and three brothers. Mrs. Cooper is survived by her children; Kathy Strong Smith and Frank Davis and wife, Patty; three grandsons, Brandon Strong, and wife, Rebecca, Jason Munz and fianc? Erin, Jeremy Davis and wife, Kelli; two adored great grandsons; Cannon and Cross Strong; one sister and two brothers; a very special niece, Kathy Sue Pace who offered special care until her passing, and many nieces and nephews; her two adored pets, Abby and Tugger. The family gives special thanks to Dr. Marshall Leary (deceased), Dr. Frank Weinholdt, Dr. Richard O'Donovon, Dr. Brian Krier, Dr. Ronald Koepke, The Oaks and Eden Place for their special care and special thanks to Dorothy, Janice, LeaAnn, and Vanetta for their kindness and devoted care of our mother, and Hospice Compassus. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Judes, The Alzheimer's Association and North Monroe Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Saturday, September 17, 2011 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane in Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star from September 17 to September 18, 2011

LaNeil Nunnally Jenkins A service celebrating the life of Louise LaNeil Nunnally Jenkins, age 91, of Bastrop will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2011, at 5:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church of Bastrop officiated by the Rev. Rosemary Stelz. Burial will follow in Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Saturday prior to the service from 3:30 PM until 5:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church, 310 South Washington Street in Bastrop. Louise LaNeil Nunnally Jenkins, was born on May 16, 1920, and went to be with her Lord on September 14, 2011, after a lengthy illness. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend, LaNeil was the first child of Jesse Howell and Pearl Burgess Nunnally and was born and lived the majority of her life in Bastrop, LA. She graduated with honors as salutatorian of her class at Bastrop High School and received her bachelor's degree in home economics in 1941 from Louisiana Polytechnic Institute, now Louisiana Tech University. After graduation she taught in Rayville before marrying the love of her life, Leonard Hodge Jenkins, whom she met at Tech. LaNeil loved being around people of all ages and enjoyed travelling throughout the United States and abroad. She was an avid reader, a wonderful listener, and an excellent cook and seamstress. Lasting friendships were formed through sixty years of participation in numerous clubs, including bridge clubs, the Potpourri Study Club, The Colonial Dames, The Daughters of the American Revolution, and in every facet of serving her Lord through her membership as a child in the First Baptist Church and then the First Presbyterian Church of Bastrop which she joined with her husband in 1949. She was preceded in death by Leonard, her devoted husband of 68 years, by her parents and her beloved sister Mary Tom Nunnally Morgan. She is survived by daughters Marilynn J. Ringheim of Ruston, Cecille J. Whittington of Mandeville, Elizabeth J. Blackman of Bastrop, and Louise J. Krajina (Alex) of Seattle, Washington; grandchildren Amy Ringheim, Mark Ringheim, Edward Ringheim, Jennifer Blackman Mangrum (Chris), Jessica Whittington Henning (Paul), Joshua Blackman (Jerilyn), Alexandra Krajina, Amanda Krajina, Brad Krajina, and Doug Krajina; great-grandchildren Grant, Ella, and Baylor Mangrum and Stephen and Matthew Henning; and cherished and caring nieces, Gail Morgan Russell and Gay Morgan Aday. LaNeil always saw the good in people and will most likely be remembered by her large extended family and many friends for her sparkling eyes, contagious smile, and her loving concern for others. Our most precious Mother will forever remain in our hearts as we strive to follow her shining example. The family wishes to express their love and appreciation to the staffs of Lagniappe Healthcare and Premier Hospice for their professional and genuine care. Pallbearers will be Joshua Blackman, Gregg Cureton, Paul Henning, Chris Mangrum, Dennis McKee, and Mark Ringheim. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Bastrop, 310 South Washington, Bastrop, LA 71220, or a charity of one's choice. Cox Funeral Home Bastrop, LA. Published in The News Star on September 17, 2011

Tommy Boyd, 65 Tommy Earl Boyd of West Monroe, a welder, died Friday. Graveside services are noon Saturday at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ann Fowler, 92 WINNSBORO -- Ann Fowler, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Gill First National Funeral Home. Visitation is noon Sunday until time of servcie at the funeral home. Burial will be in Chase Cemetery.

Thomas Harrell, 87 RUSTON -- Thomas Loy Harrell, a truck driver, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mineral Springs Baptist Church, Dubach. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Saturday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mineral Springs Cemetery.

Ralph Hendrix, 48 Ralph Todd Hendrix of West Monroe, maintenance foreman at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, died Sept. 8. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mount Vernon Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Luna Methodist Church Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

J. Elbert Hudson, 91 J. Elbert Hudson of West Monroe, a retired accountant, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

David Jones, 91 COLLINSTON -- David Jones, a farmer, died Wednesday. Services are noon Tuesday at Salem No. 2. Visitation is Monday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Trousdale Hill Cemetery.

Claudie Bell Millican, 97 CHOUDRANT -- Claudie Bell Millican, a homemaker, died Friday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Choudrant Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Patsy Pulley, 85 WINNFIELD -- Patsy Mae Pulley, a teacher, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Garden of Memories. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday at Southern Funeral Home.

James Sanford, 58 Jimmy Sanford of Calhoun, a carpenter, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Beulah Methodist Church, Calhoun. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

David F. Tyler, Sr., 80 Retired Lt. Col. David F. Tyler Sr. of Monroe, retired training supervisor for IMC, died Friday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Parkview Baptist Church. Visitation is Saturday from 10-11 a.m. at the church.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Bayles, Merry Louise: 2 p.m. Saturday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Brown, Odell: 11 a.m. Monday, St. Matthew No. 1 Baptist Church, Mer Rouge. Carter, Agnes Marie Scroggins: 2 p.m. Saturday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Cooper, Sue J.: 2 p.m. Sunday, North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe. Davis, Joel: 2 p.m. Saturday, Wayside Pentecostal Church, near Winnsboro. Dunaway, Nedie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Light House Church of God in Christ, Monroe. Edmonds, Donna: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Rosehill Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Finley, Sylvia Marie: 10 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. Guerrero, Victoria: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. John's Catholic Church, Columbia. Head, Roberta: 11 a.m. Saturday, Ludden Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe. Hunter, Minnie Bell: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Jenkins, LaNeil Nunnally: 5 p.m. Saturday, First Presbyterian Church, Bastrop. Kelly, Henry "Hank": 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Moyer, Lodie Lanehart Nelson: noon Saturday, Morning Star Baptist Church, Clarks. Phillips, Rev. George: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Price, Mary Ann: 2 p.m. Saturday, Starlight Baptist Church, Monroe. Randle, Trina: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Avenue Baptist Church, Monroe. Sikes, Jean Ellen Moreland: 2 p.m. Saturday, Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Ruston. Taylor, Jonathan Trummie: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Beulah Baptist Church, Georgetown. White, Selestine Harrison: 11 a.m. Sunday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Williams, Myrtle L.: noon Saturday, Doty Road Church of God, Ferriday.

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

Jewell M Alpha Services to celebrate the life of Jewell M. Alpha will be held on Sunday, September 18, 2011, at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, 2308 Sterlington Road in Monroe, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Mark Finn of the First Baptist Church of West Monroe. Interment will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 5:00pm to 7:00 pm on Saturday evening, September 17th at the funeral home. Born in Rayville, LA on December 22, 1924 to Emmett and Lillian Moore, Jewell was one of three children. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Douglas Gene Moore, and her loving husband of 44 years, B. R. "Peck" Alpha. Jewell passed away on September 15, 2011 in Shreveport, LA. Jewell graduated from Rayville High School and went to work at Dew Music Company in Monroe, LA. Shortly afterwards, she met the love of her life, "Peck" Alpha, and was married on October 21, 1949. She then became a devoted wife and mother who enjoyed cooking, sewing, and spending time with her family. In her later life, she enjoyed reading many books. She was a life-long resident of the Monroe - West Monroe area. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Kim Hoover and husband Ed of Shreveport, LA; sister, Lucille Statham and husband Otis of Start, LA; numerous nieces and nephews; extended family and friends. Honoring Jewell as pallbearers will be Donald Johnson, Jeff Johnson, Jesse Johnson, Larry Johnson, Barnett McDuffie, and Charles Porter. The Hoover family gratefully thanks Donald and Brenda Johnson, Brad and Sally Graff, and Louis and Sherry Townsend for their love and support during this difficult time. Memorial donations may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, 7200 Desiard Street, Monroe, LA, 71203 or to a charity of the donor's choice. Blessed will be the day when we meet again. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from September 17 to September 18, 201

Alvin Ernest Boothe, Sr. Alvin Ernest Boothe, Sr., 84, of West Monroe, LA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, September 16, 2011. Alvin Boothe was born on November 7, 1926. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Marie Boothe, and two brothers, Kence Boothe and Alfred Boothe. He is survived by his son, Alvin E. Boothe, Jr. and wife, Bessie, of West Monroe; his daughter, Nouida Roux, of West Monroe; three sisters, Maxine Breithaupt, of Harrisonburg, Joy Wilson and husband, Peck, of Harrisonburg, and Peggy Platt of West Monroe; two grandchildren, Daniel Boothe and wife, Jennifer, of West Monroe, and Kristopher Roux and wife, Nikki, of Olive Branch, Mississippi; and five great-grandchildren, Andrew and Natalie Roux, Drake and Jenna Vidrine, and Jaida Boothe. Visitation will be held in the chapel at Griffin Funeral Home Sunday, September 18, from 1:00 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 18, at Serenity Gardens under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home of West Monroe. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffin-funeralhome.net. Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on September 18, 2011

Freddie Wayne Brooks Funeral services for Freddie Wayne Brooks, age 71, of Eros will be 2:00 PM, Monday, September 19, 2011 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mickey Hudnall and Rev. Darrell Dean officiating the service. Interment will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery in Bernice, LA. Wayne was born August 28, 1940 in Bernice, LA and died September 17, 2011 in Ruston, LA. He was a member of Clark Springs Baptist Church in Eros, LA. Wayne graduated from Dubach High School in 1958 and received a Bachelor and Masters Degree of Business Administration from Louisiana Tech University. He served in the National Guard, U. S. Army, and Air Force Exchange Service. Wayne was employed with Conoco for a number of years and in 1969 received the Hustler of the Month award; he founded Brooks Oil Company and operated as a Franchise Jobber from 1971-1991. In 1992, he returned to Bernice, Louisiana and operated the family convenient stores in Bernice until their closure in late 1999. Mr. Brooks was preceded in death by his parents, T. L. and Edith Brooks and brother-in-law, Juett E. McGee. He is survived by his wife Bonnie McGee Brooks; daughter, Kelly Elizabeth Stewart; granddaughters, Cameron and Claire Stewart; brother, Dr. G. Gary Brooks and wife Linda; sister0-in-law, Shellia M. Dean and husband Joe; nieces, Gina Martinez and husband David, Holley McBroom, Terri M. Jordan and husband Gene; nephews, Jay Brooks and wife Andrea, Scott Brooks and wife Christine, Greg McGee and wife Kristi, Darrell Dean and wife Renee; special cousins, Rex Colvin and wife Lucy, Jimmy Butler, Tony Butler and wife Biddy, Barbara Herren and husband Frank, Sadie Hall and husband Junior; special friends Tomi and April Tharp; and numerous great nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. Memorials may be made to the Pine Grove Baptist Church Building Fund or charity of the donor's choice. Special thanks to Dr. John Brocks, Dr. Holly Kidd, Dr. David Osofo and the Administrator and Staff at Green Clinic Surgical Hospital. Pallbearers will be Scott Brooks, Jay Brooks, Greg McGee, Ronnie Biard, Warren Ezell, and Joe Dean. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday, September 18, 2011 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhome.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Published in The News Star on September 18, 2011

Sue Jones Cooper Memorial services for Sue Jones Cooper, 83 , of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, September 18, 2011 at North Monroe Baptist Church Chapel. Rev. David Worthington and Rev. Jay George will be officiating. Services are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe, LA. Mrs. Cooper was born on September 16, 1927 in Smackover, Arkansas and passed away on September 15, 2011 at The Oaks in Monroe, LA. She was a member of North Monroe Baptist Church. She loved to study and read her Bible and wrote journals for her grandchildren. Sue loved being outdoors, gardening, and growing flowers. She was very talented in all handicrafts; piecing quilts and quilting, having made a quilt for each family member; made beautiful dolls for her daughter's collection and crocheting. She was a very devoted mother and loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mrs. Cooper worked in the medical field as a Registered Nurse and Medical Record Technician for 40 years. Mrs. Cooper graduated in 1948 as a Registered Nurse through the St. Francis Cadet Nurse Corp. She received her BS from Stephens College, Columbia, Missouri in 1982 in Health Information Management. She was also an accredited Medical Records Technician (ART). Sue retired from St. Francis Medical Center in 1992. Mrs. Cooper was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, and three brothers. Mrs. Cooper is survived by her children; Kathy Strong Smith and Frank Davis and wife, Patty; three grandsons, Brandon Strong, and wife, Rebecca, Jason Munz and fianc? Erin, Jeremy Davis and wife, Kelli; two adored great grandsons; Cannon and Cross Strong; one sister and two brothers; a very special niece, Kathy Sue Pace who offered special care until her passing, and many nieces and nephews; her two adored pets, Abby and Tugger. The family gives special thanks to Dr. Marshall Leary (deceased), Dr. Frank Weinholdt, Dr. Richard O'Donovon, Dr. Brian Krier, Dr. Ronald Koepke, The Oaks and Eden Place for their special care and special thanks to Dorothy, Janice, LeaAnn, and Vanetta for their kindness and devoted care of our mother, and Hospice Compassus. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Judes, The Alzheimer's Association and North Monroe Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Saturday, September 17, 2011 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane in Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star from September 17 to September 18, 2011

John E. Ethridge Long time Monroe businessman John E. Ethridge passed away September 7, 2011 at his home in Bigfork, MT at the age of 86. Cremation has taken place with a family memorial service and burial at Bigfork Community Cemetery pending. John was born September 12, 1924 in Monroe and grew up here and in Houston, TX. He attended Lamar High School in Houston, TX and Northeast Louisiana Junior College in Monroe, and married Evelyn Aden August 25, 1945 in San Francisco, CA before earning a Business Degree from LSU in 1948. He served in the US Navy during WWII with sea duty in the Pacific, honorably discharged in 1946. His working career included family businesses Monroe Hardware Co., Durrett Furniture Co., Monroe Auto Supply Co., Contractors Equipment Co. and Baton Rouge Furniture Co. In the past he held several leadership positions at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Monroe. He was a dedicated and loving husband and father who shared his interest in travel and the outdoors with his family, enjoying trips to the mountain states in his Airstream trailer and time spent at Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, GA. He also enjoyed music, playing the trombone and piano, hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Evelyn Aden Ethridge, a son, Ed and wife Patti, Bigfork, MT, a daughter, Jan and husband James, Morganton, NC, a sister, Martha Jenkins of Houston, TX, three grandchildren, Charles E. (Buddy) Ethridge and wife Robin, Baton Rouge, LA, Lauren Aden Salisbury, Cranford, NJ, James Barrett Salisbury, Tempe, AZ, three great grandchildren, Connor, Caroline and Catherine Ethridge, Baton Rouge, LA, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father W.L. Ethridge, Monroe, LA, his mother Lilah Gladden Ethridge, Houston, TX, two brothers, W.L. Ethridge, Jr., Monroe, LA, Evans Ethridge, Monroe, LA, and two sisters, Jeanne Nieman, Brenham, TX, and Pat Andrews, Altadena, CA. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to your church or preferred charity. Published in The News Star on September 18, 2011

J. Elbert Hudson Funeral Services for Mr. J. Elbert Hudson, 91, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, September 19, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with the Rev. Gordon "Skip" Dean officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Mr. Hudson was born December 28, 1919 in Columbia, LA and passed away September 15, 2011 in Houston, TX. J. Elbert Hudson and Margaret Becton married October 4, 1940. He was a member of Highland Baptist Church for many years. Mr. Hudson graduated from Ouachita Parish High School and LSU. He served as 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army during WWII. Mr. Hudson retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years; his parents, Joe Hudson and Emma Hudson May; and a brother, Harmon R. Hudson. Survivors include: daughters, Martha Hudson Gwinn and husband Jim, Carolyn Hudson Ruhland and husband Charles; grandchildren, Jim Gwinn, Jr. and wife Jana, Patty Gwinn, Mike Ruhland and wife Sonja, John Ruhland; 5 great-grandchildren, Josiah, Max, Tanner, Charlie, and Hattie Ruhland; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Fred D. Becton, Dustin Becton, Jim Gwinn, Sr., Jim Gwinn, Jr., Charles Ruhland, and Mike Ruhland. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Sunday, September 18, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the Highland Baptist Church in West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on September 18, 2011

Lena McGrew Mann Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Lena McGrew Mann 97 of Columbia will be held 3:00 PM, Sunday, September 18, 2011 at the Palestine Cemetery at Vixon with Rev. Jack Mckeithen officiating. Visitation will be at the Palestine Baptist Church on Sunday from 2:00 PM until 2:50 PM. Lena McGrew Mann was born July 11, 1914 in Caldwell Parish to the union of her parents, Walter and Elizabeth Head. She was preceded in death by her parents, by her husbands, Jessie McGrew and G.A. Mann; her brothers, Earnest Head, Emmett Head and Douglas Head; and by her sisters Alice Banister, Mattie West, Bettie Hargrove, and Jettie James. Left to cherish her memory are her son Johnny Wilbur McGrew and wife Bonnie McGrew of Grayson.; her grandsons, John McGrew of Orlando, Florida; Stephen McGrew of Grayson, and her great- grand daughter, Celeste McGrew of Ruston,LA. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends. Pallbearers are Ricky McGrew, Ken Massey, Chris Waggoner, Glenn Varner, Ronnie Massey, and David Massey. The McGrew-Mann Family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Pankaj Shroff and staff, Caldwell Memorial Hospital and Haven Nursing Center for all of their special care and kindness. Online registry/condolences: riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA. Published in The News Star on September 18, 2011

L.V. Price A celebration of the life of L.V. Price will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 19, 2011 at the Chapel of Cox Funeral Home in Bastrop, Louisiana with Reverend Eugene Brown officiating assisted by Reverends John Yates, Norman Bryant, and Larry Fincher. Interment will follow at Mer Rouge Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Reverend L.V. Price, a minister of his Lord and Savior since age 17, joined our Lord in heaven Wednesday morning September 14, 2011. He has now entered heaven to receive his crown. L.V. Price was born January 16, 1943 in Wichita, Kansas to the late Leland and Bessie Price. Reverend Price is survived by his sweetheart and wife of fifty years, Linda Moore Price of Bastrop; one daughter, Linette Vanessa Dunn and husband, Matthew Dunn, three precious grand daughters, Alayna, Laurie Ann, and newborn, Rachel Dunn all of Monroe; his brother, Samuel James Price of Lufkin, Texas; and beloved friends he pastored, neighbors he ministered to, and coworkers from twenty years at Wal-Mart. He graciously shared his deep devotion to God in the life style he exhibited before others. Ms. Linda says, "When I met L.V. Price it was the greatest honor God ever gave me. However, I realized this poor boy needed help. As the registrar of Southwestern Assemblies of God College, I felt obligated to fulfill this need and thus began a wonderful relationsip of fifty-one years." In 1961, L.V. Price graduated from Okumulgee High School in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. He attended Southwestern Assemblies of God College where he met his wife. They were married in 1962 and began to pastor in 1965. Reverend Price was ordained in 1968. He pastored churches in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. Reverend Price authored eleven books, the last one being "A Work of Love." Serving as pallbearers are Jonathon Barbo, John Antonio Johnson, Recardo Langstaff, Kevin Berry, Logan Mack, Rob Rogers, Daryl Wolgemuth, and Randy May. Honorary pallbearer is Craig Mack. The family will receive friends Sunday, September 18, 2011 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. For those who wish the family suggest memorials be made to Hands of Hope, c/o Joyce Myer Ministries, at www.joycemeyer.org/Hands of Hope/. Cox Funeral Home Bastrop, LA. Published in The News Star on September 18, 2011

Milo James Ticheli Funeral services for Milo James Ticheli, 65, of Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, September 20, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. David Worthington officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Ticheli died Friday, September 16, 2011, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. He was employed with Frito Lay for 30 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and uncle. After retirement, he was an owner and operator of a U-Pak-It in Bastrop, LA. Mr. Ticheli was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Sydney Ticheli; and four brothers, Frank, Ray, Johnny, and Louis. Survivors include his wife, Kathy Ticheli; sons, James Paul Ticheli and wife Tiffany, Charles Jeffrey Ticheli, Stephen Ticheli, and Randy Reeves and wife Wanda; daughters, Gina Moore and husband Jimmy, Karla Disotell and husband Raymond, and Lisa Keene and husband Kurt; 19 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, brother, Leo Ticheli, sister, Sydney Nelson and husband Doyle; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on September 18, 2011

Wilma C. Farris, 92 BERNICE — Wilma C. Farris, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Weldon Baptist Church near Bernice. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Burial is in Weldon Cemetery near Bernice.

J. Elbert Hudson, 91 J. Elbert Hudson, of West Monroe, a retired accountant, died Thursday. Funeral Services are at 11 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial be at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Jerry W. Martin Sr., 68 BRANDON, Miss. — Jerry Wayne Martin Sr., a builder and contractor, died Friday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Harris Chapel Cemetery at Olla. Arrangements are under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia.

Chris Mercer, 29 RAYVILLE — Chris "Pee Wee" Mercer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Lawrence W. Pickett, 82 HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — Lawrence Wilford Pickett formerly of Delhi died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.

Milo J. Ticheli, 65 Milo James Ticheli of Monroe, a retired Frito Lay employee, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Shirley A. Veuleman, 70 WINNSBORO — Shirley A. Veuleman died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Brown, Odell: 11 a.m. Monday, St. Matthew No. 1 Baptist Church, Mer Rouge. Johnson, Bettye Sue Lovelady Trichell: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Jones, David: Noon Tuesday, Salem No. 2, Collinston. Skipper, Ellen "June": 2 p.m. Monday, Sunnyside Church, Waterproof. Wells, Ralph Laverne: 11 a.m. Monday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Wilkins, Barbara Jean: 11 a.m. Monday, Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

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

Jo Ann Goodwin Bishop Jo Ann Goodwin Bishop, 82, of Bastrop, LA was born in McGehee, Arkansas on February 28, 1929 and went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday September 17, 2011. Jo Ann loved her Lord and served him faithfully. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Bastrop where she made many special friends during her years of dedicated service and leadership in the church. Funeral Services celebrating her life are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at the First Presbyterian Church with Pastor Rosemary Stelz officiating. Interment will follow in Christ Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Golden Funeral Home on Monday September 19, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents George and Ona Goodwin and her husband Frank Bishop, who she loved, adored, and missed everyday. She is survived by her children Pam Bishop Moore and husband Bruce, Alan Bishop and wife Jerri, one brother George Goodwin and wife Peggy, five grandchildren, Andrea Moore Sapp and husband Landon, Stephen Moore, Cole, Cullen, and Christopher Bishop, nieces, Amy Ross and Lisa Culp, great nieces, Camille and Emily Culp, and two of her dearest friends Joann and Jimmy Perry who were very much a part of her family. Her family would like to extend a loving thank you to the nurses and nursing staff on the fifth floor of St. Francis Medical Center for their gentle and compassionate care. Serving as pallbearers will be Landon Sapp, Stephen Moore, Cole Bishop, Cullen Bishop, Christopher Bishop, and James Barron Perry. Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA. Published in The News Star on September 19, 2011

Bettye Sue Lovelady Johnson Funeral services for Bettye Sue Lovelady Johnson, 76, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, September 20, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Ricky Baker officiating. Interment will follow at New Light Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson died Friday, September 16, 2011. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church and retired from Sam's Club. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her parents, Jack P. and Lila Lovelady; granddaughter, Melissa Lankford; daughter-in-law, Cynthia Wheat; sons-in-law, Jack Lankford and John Wesley Mize. Survivors include her husband, Royce Johnson; sons, Russell Wheat of Upland, CA, Billy Jack Trichell and wife Debbie, Monte Freeman Trichell, and Brian Keith Trichell and wife Ellen, all of Monroe; daughters, Faith Dennise Lankford and Myra Nadine Mize, both of Monroe; sixteen grandchildren, and twenty-three great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Toby Trichell, Brad Singleton, Jake Mize, Jon Mize, Kyle Simpson, and Paul Dupree. Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Ingles, Michael Trichell, and Victor Munoz. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Miracle Network. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on September 19, 2011

Opal Shows Taylor Funeral Services for Mrs. Opal Shows Taylor, 88, of Mount Vernon, TX will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at Calhoun Church of Christ with Ray Paseur and Keith Roberts officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Calhoun, LA. Mrs. Taylor was born April 9, 1923 in Glenmora, LA and passed away on September 15, 2011 in Mount Vernon, TX. She was a member of Calhoun Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by parents, John Henry and Beulah Shows; husband, Sam Taylor, Sr.; son, Donald Skipper; and son-in-law, Billy Herrington. Survivors include grandchildren, Renee Skipper Golden and husband, Keith and Donald Scot Skipper and wife, Debbie; great-grandchildren, Emma Skipper, Austin and Mathew Culbertson, Hannah Golden, Alex Skipper, and Haley Golden; one great-great grandchild, Mikaela Skipper; sister, Alma Graham; daughter-in-law, Joy Skipper; step-daughter, Johnnie Herrington and her family Pam Mann, Jonette Langston and husband, Mike; and their children, Naomi Johnson and Hasten Langston. Pallbearers will be Dewey Young, Troy Culp, Gerald Bloxham, Richard Antley, Ben Adkins and Jesse Adkins. Honorary Pallbearers will be Scot Skipper, Alex Skipper, Michael Langston and Hasten Langston and the Elders and Deacons from the Calhoun Church of Christ. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Monday, September 19, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on September 19, 2011

Wilma C. Farris, 92 BERNICE — Wilma C. Farris, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Weldon Baptist Church near Bernice. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Burial is in Weldon Cemetery near Bernice.

J. Elbert Hudson, 91 J. Elbert Hudson, of West Monroe, a retired accountant, died Thursday. Funeral Services are at 11 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial be at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Jerry W. Martin Sr., 68 BRANDON, Miss. — Jerry Wayne Martin Sr., a builder and contractor, died Friday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Harris Chapel Cemetery at Olla. Arrangements are under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia.

Chris Mercer, 29 RAYVILLE — Chris "Pee Wee" Mercer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Lawrence W. Pickett, 82 HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — Lawrence Wilford Pickett formerly of Delhi died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.

Milo J. Ticheli, 65 Milo James Ticheli of Monroe, a retired Frito Lay employee, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Shirley A. Veuleman, 70 WINNSBORO — Shirley A. Veuleman died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Brown, Odell: 11 a.m. Monday, St. Matthew No. 1 Baptist Church, Mer Rouge. Johnson, Bettye Sue Lovelady Trichell: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Jones, David: Noon Tuesday, Salem No. 2, Collinston. Skipper, Ellen "June": 2 p.m. Monday, Sunnyside Church, Waterproof. Wells, Ralph Laverne: 11 a.m. Monday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Wilkins, Barbara Jean: 11 a.m. Monday, Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

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

William "Will" Michael McGee Be not afraid I go before you always. Come follow me, and I will give you rest. We will love you always, Dad, Mama and Rachel Published in The News Star on September 20, 2011

Edward 'Red' Netherland Funeral services for Edward 'Red' Netherland, 85, of West Monroe, LA will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at The Pentecostals of the Twin Cities, 1255 Glenwood Drive in West Monroe, Louisiana, where he was a member, with Reverend Mark Foster officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. He died September 17, 2011 in West Monroe, LA. Edward served as a Seaman in the United States Navy for three years during World War II in the Southwest Pacific. During his term, he was awarded the Sixth Fleet Award for his brave actions in rescuing a crew of stranded Marine officers. While in the Navy, he was responsible for piloting ship-to-shore boats. Mr. Netherland began his career at Brown Paper Mill in 1952 where he became known as 'Red'. He retired from Manville after 33 years of service as a papermaker. Edward was a devoted husband and father. He was loving and encouraging to his children and grandchildren. Edward enjoyed sports and fishing. His wife Lovelle once said, "If it has a ball in the game, he likes it." Mr. Netherland is preceded in death by his parents, Hezzie and Muriel Cinderella Netherland; one sister; two brothers; and one daughter, Betty Carol Netherland Hatten. He is survived by his wife Lovelle Butcher Netherland of West Monroe; children, Diane and Jim Barentine, Joyce and Johnny Pauley, Thomas and Nancy Netherland, David and Sheila Netherland and son-in-law, Bob Hatten; 13 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; and four brothers. Visitation is at 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, September 20, 2011, at The Pentecostals of the Twin Cities, West Monroe, same location as service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 20, 201

Ruth N. Nichols Ruth N. Nichols of Monroe, a computer operator, went to her heavenly home on September 18, 2011 surrounded by her family. She was born on September 13, 1934 in Ruston La. Ruth worked for over 40 years at ULM, in the Computing Center. She considered the Computing Center her second family where she enjoyed many long lasting relationships with co-workers, staff and professors. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to her ULM co-workers for supporting and allowing her to work as long as her health would allow. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at Griffin Funeral Home in West Monroe. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 pm-7:00 p.m. at Griffin funeral Home. Interment will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park following services. Mrs. Nichols is preceded in death by her husband Charles Leslie Nichols. She is survived by her three daughters, Judy Johnson and husband John of Monroe, La; Kathy Lynn Hust and husband Larry of Monroe; Bernie Bristow and husband Jimmy of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl; grandchildren, Justin Johnson, Sarah Johnson, Luke Hust, Clay Hust, Colton Bristow; great-grandchildren, Sadie Marie. Pallbearers will be Chance Eppinette, Tom Whatley, Lonnie Bennett, Anthony Bartley, William Ragan, Dwight Vines. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.griffinfuneralhome.netFuneral Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 20, 2011

Barbara Willett Woods The soul of Barbara Willett Woods returned to its heavenly home on September 19,2011. She was born Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1930 in Ruston, Louisiana to Sallie Bert Lamkin and Odis Patterson Willett. She was the mother of three children, seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She grew up two miles east of Ansley on her grandparents'farm, graduated from Quitman High School in 1947 and Ohio University in 1997 in Nursing. She loved to travel, saying she wanted to see all that God had created. Her favorite place being India, though she was quite at home in Africa. She loved to cook, garden, always had some flower blooming, was happiest when sharing and caring for others, and always had some project she was working on. She is preceded in death by her parents, sister Sarah Ellen Willett, brother Robert P. Willett, her only son David Paul Roaden, her first husband Dr. 0. Paul Roaden, stepson Woody Woods, sister-in-law Mat)' Willett and neice, Sarah Anna Buford. Her descendents are daughter Deborah Roaden, husband Walter Babies and her children John Paul, Tiffany, Mat)' and Nicholas, and by daughter Donna Roaden, husband Mark Frink and daughter Sarah Ellen, and David's children Brian and Jennifer, and her beloved husband T. R. Woods, his children Susie and Dan, sister Dorothy Fern Flaherty and husband Phil. Mother was a constant source of aphorisms, as was her Mother, and her favorite was "God chooses what you go through, you choose how you go through it." She wants to thank all those who have made her journey here so wonderful and beg forgiveness for those she has hurt in any way. Radha Soami. Memorial services will be held Friday, September 23 at 2:00 p.m. at Ansley Union Church, Ansley, Louisiana, with Reverend James Grafton officiating. In lieu of flowers donations to Ansley Union Church would be appreciated. Published in The News Star on September 20, 2011

Rex A. Barton, 53 WISNER — Rex Allen Barton, a farmer, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at South Central Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Kings Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.

Lacy E. Brownell, 63 COLUMBIA — Lacy Earl Brownell, a retired employee of the Caldwell Parish Police Jury, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Burroughs Garden of Memories Cemetery, east of Columbia.

Elizabeth McManus, 66 WINNSBORO — Elizabeth "Jayce" McDaniel McManus, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Turkey Creek Baptist Church, Gilbert. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Chris Mercer, 29 RAYVILLE — Chris "PeeWee" Mercer, a farmer, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at West New Home Baptist Church, Holly Ridge. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Bethel Baptist Cemetery, Holly Ridge.

Ruby M. Nelson, 97 Ruby M. Nelson of West Monroe, owner and operator of Liggetts Drug Store in Alexandria, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

L.W. Pickett, 81 HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — L.W. "Wilford" Pickett, formerly of Delhi, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Margie A. Rials, 70 WISNER — Margie Ann Rials, a nurse, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Holly Grove Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.

Opal S. Taylor, 88 MOUNT VERNON, Texas — Opal Shows Taylor, retired from Graphic Packaging, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Calhoun Church of Christ, Calhoun. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Shirley B. Veuleman, 70 WINNSBORO — Shirley Buxton Veuleman, a retired CNA, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Farris, Wilma C.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Weldon Baptist Church, near Bernice. Johnson, Bettye Sue Lovelady Trichell: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Jones, David: noon Tuesday, Salem No. 2, Collinston. Martin Sr., Jerry Wayne: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Harris Chapel Cemetery, Olla. Ticheli, Milo James: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

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

Lallage Sisemore Golden Funeral services for Lallage Sisemore Golden, age 97, of Downsville, LA will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, September 22, 2011 at Downsville Baptist Church. Officiating the service will be Rev. Jimmy Eppinette and Rev. Mike Deviller. Interment will follow at Downsville Cemetery in Downsville, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Mrs. Golden was born August 13, 1914 and passed away September 19, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Golden. She was a member of Downsville Baptist Church and a retired school teacher in Union Parish School System for 32 years. Mrs. Golden is survived by her daughter, Bobette Banks and husband Larry of Ruston, LA; grandson: Judson Golden Banks and wife Gina of Baton Rouge, LA; granddaughter: Kate Banks of Ruston, LA; great grandchildren: Campbell and Reid Banks; sister-in-law: Ruth Wasson of Alexandria, LA. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Downsville Baptist Church Mission Fund. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 22, 2011 from 10:00 AM to service time at the church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Published in The News Star on September 21, 2011

Ruby M. Nelson Funeral Services for Mrs. Ruby M. Nelson, 97, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, September 22, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Phillip Smith and Dr. Woods Watson officiating. Interment will follow in the Drew Cemetery in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Nelson was born on February 10, 1914 in Monroe, LA and passed away on September 19, 2011 in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of First West in West Monroe, LA, where she was a member of the Mary Martha Life group. Mrs. Ruby and her first husband owned Ligget's Drug Store in Alexandria, LA before his passing. She then moved back to West Monroe and married Charles C. Nelson. Mrs. Nelson enjoyed playing cards with family and watching religious programs on television. She is preceded in death by her parents, Byron F. and Ella May Bryan Henry; her first husband, James Gammack; her second husband, Charles C. Nelson; 3 brothers, Russell Henry, Dayton Henry and Byron F. Henry Jr.; and 2 sisters, Dorothy Dean and Sue Gober. Survivors include her brothers, Donald F. Henry and Billy Henry and wife, Dianne both of West Monroe, LA; her sister, Barbara Battaglia of West Monroe, LA and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Nelson's nephews will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the First West Building Fund. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 21, 2011

Lawrence Wilford Pickett, Sr. Long time Delhi businessman Lawrence Wilford Pickett, Sr., passed away September 18, 2011, while vacationing in Florida with his family. Born in West Carroll Parish as the son of Harvey and Ruthie McPherson Pickett, Wilford moved to Delhi, La., in 1958, where he owned and operated Pickett's Grocery Store for two decades. In 1986, Pickett purchased Delhi's Classic Chevrolet Buick with his son and son-in-law. Through the years, Pickett leased large tracts of northeast Louisiana farm land, which he purchased and cleared in the early 1960s. The season of cotton harvest was his favorite time of year. In 2006, Pickett moved to Hot Springs Village, Ark., where he served as a deacon and member of the finance committee at Barcelona Road Baptist Church. A dedicated and loving husband and father, he loved to read and to travel. In recent years, Pickett fulfilled a lifelong dream of hunting big game in South Africa. Survivors include his wife, Gloria Pickett; children Marilyn Pickett-Worsley and husband Wayne from Delhi, La., and Larry Pickett and wife Pam from West Monroe, La.; grandchildren Amanda Arledge and husband Rob from West Monroe, La.; Dana de Gravelle and husband Martin De Gravelle from Pittsburg, Pa.; Adam Pickett from Richmond, Va.; Lauren Pickett Davis and husband Heath from Shreveport, La.; great-grandchildren Lytton Arledge, Sara Catherine Arledge, Camille de Gravelle and Lily Ann Davis; stepchildren Rebecca Bingham McCormick and husband Myron from Hot Springs, Ark.; Blair Bingham and wife Leslie from Jackson, Miss.; Teresa Bingham Maddox and husband Jay from Atlanta, Ga., and Milton Moore and wife Janet from Monroe, La.; step-grandchildren Benjamin Burch from West Monroe, La.; Wayne West and wife Lauren from Shreveport, La., Kimbell Bingham and Blair Marie Bingham from Jackson, Miss., Sarah Maddox of Atlanta, Ga., Will Moore and wife Mandy from Dallas, Texas and Douglas Moore from Baton Rouge, La.; step great-grandchildren Trey West and Griffin Moore. Wilford was predeceased by his parents, as well as his brother Bryant Edward Pickett and his first wife of 57 years, Zilpha Copes Pickett. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home in Delhi, La. Services are scheduled at 2:00 P.M. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Delhi, La. An additional memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday at Barcelona Road Baptist Church in Hot Springs Village, Ark. The family requests that planned memorials be designated to Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, PO Box 4196; Monroe, LA 71211. Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA Published in The News Star on September 21, 2011

Mildred P. Reeves Funeral Services for Mrs. Mildred P. Reeves., 88 of Marion, LA., will be held on Thursday, September 22, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. at Fairview Church of Christ with Bro. Wayne Fussell and Bro. Ken Maki officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Mrs. Reeves was a member of Fairview Church of Christ and very active with the Benevolence Ministries at the church. She was born on January 23, 1923 and passed on September 19, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Newton C. Reeves and son, Phillip Reeves. She is survived by her five children, Lana Cobb and husband Gary of Bella Vista, AR; Sharon Pickel and husband Joe of Marion, LA; Danny M. Reeves of Marion, LA; Donny M. Reeves and wife Kay of Marion, LA; Cathey Feazel and husband Wayne of Farmerville, LA; three sister-in-laws, Martha Smeltzer; Juanita Smith, and Bonnie Ashley; eleven grandchildren and twenty seven great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be grandsons: Corby Reeves, Don Brandon Reeves, Jay Pickel, Cameron Feazel, Derick Feazel, and Mike Tynes. Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 21, 2011 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Published in The News Star on September 21, 2011

Gene Silk Funeral services for Gene Silk, 56, of Rayville, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, September 22, 2011 at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA with Bro. Johnny Hoychick officiating. Interment will follow in Shanks Cemetery, Rayville, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Gene was born February 23, 1955 in Rayville, LA and passed away Monday, September 19, 2011 in West Monroe, LA. Gene enjoyed fishing, hunting and working with James Construction Group. He is preceded in death by his father, Melvin Silk. Survivors include his loving wife that he cherished greatly, June Silk; children, Kyle Bridges and April McDuffie and husband, Christopher; mother, Lela Fay Silk; siblings, Mike Silk and wife, Kay, Judy Lewis, and Eric Silk and wife, Tina; brothers and sisters-in-laws, Jim and Linda Poole, Vivian and Stan Hitchcock, Susan Stroud, Ed and Fran Poole, and Steve Poole; a host of aunts and uncles; nieces and nephews, Ben Silk, Chris Silk, Wendy Davis, Victoria Silk, Maddison Silk, Kim Dennis, Timothy Poole, and Tyler Poole. Pallbearers are special friends and colleagues, Kirby Evans, Larry Landrum, Gerald Lyles, James Smith, Freddie Geddis, and Robert Weber. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Wednesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA. Published in The News Star on September 21, 2011

Thomas "Mack' Walker Funeral services for Thomas "Mack" Walker, 79 of West Monroe will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, September 22, 2011 at Family Church West Monroe. Pastor Michael O'Neal will be officiating and will be assisted by Pastor Terry Taylor. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Walker was born in Mansfield, LA on July 8, 1932 and passed away September 19, 2011 in Monroe. He was the founder and owner of Northeast Truck and Trailer Parts in Monroe, Winnfield and Alexandria. Mr. Walker was a member of Family Church and the Rotary Club. He is survived by wife Rosa Walker; sons: Rickey L. Walker, Thomas R. Walker and wife Allison, Charles R. Walker and wife Renee, and James Ronald Walker; brother, M.D. Walker, Sr.; sister-in-laws, Ginny Evans, Jewel King and husband Tom; brother-in-law; Bill R. Guinn of Denver, Colorado and sister-in-law Alberta Guinn of Las Vegas; 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. He loved his family, children and grandchildren dearly. Pallbearers will be Rickey L. Walker, Jr., Kyle Walker, Ryan Walker, Cory Walker, Ross Walker and Cole Walker. Honorary pallbearers will be Dean McDuffy, Steve Copeland, Steve Powell and Dale Antley. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfunrealhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 21, 2011

Patricia Crockrom, 64 Patricia Crockrom of Monroe, a certified nurse assistant, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at First Pilgrim 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.

Willie Lee Hardy Jr., 64 TALLULAH — Willie Lee Hardy Jr., a mechanic, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at East Star Baptist Church. Visitation is 11 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday in Natchez National Military Cemetery, Natchez, Miss., under the direction of Funerals By McFarland, Delhi.

Leola Hooker, 76 WINNSBORO — Leola Hooker, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Devin R. Louis, infant Devin Rashawn Louis, the infant son of Jamie Louis, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at Richwood Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

RaShonda Manning, 13 RaShonda Manning of West Monroe, a student, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Liberty Christian Fellowship Center, Monroe. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.

Christine Murphy, 55 Christine Murphy of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Phillip Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Edward Netherland, 85 Edward "Red" Netherland of West Monroe, retired worker of the Manville Paper Mill, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at The Pentecostals of the Twin Cities, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ruth N. Nichols, 77 Ruth N. Nichols of Monroe, a computer operator, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Eddie Porter Sr., 82 Eddie Porter Sr. of Monroe, a butcher, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Cuba Baptist Church, Bosco. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Windell A. Price, 71 CLARKS — Windell W. Price, a truck driver, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery.

H.A. Sandifer, 80 ELBERTA, Ala. — HomerAaron Sandifer, formerly of West Monroe, retired from U.S. Navy, died Saturday. Memorial services are 5 p.m. Thursday at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Barton, Rex Allen: 2 p.m. Wednesday, South Central Baptist Church, Wisner. Brownell, Lacy Earl: 2 p.m. Thursday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. McManus, Elizabeth "Jayce" McDaniel: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Turkey Creek Baptist Church, Gilbert. Mercer, Chris "PeeWee": 10 a.m. Wednesday, West New Home Baptist Church, Holly Ridge. Pickett, L.W. "Wilford": 2 p.m. Thursday, First Baptist Church, Delhi. Rials, Margie Ann: 10 a.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church, Wisner.

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

Ruth Louise Gonzales Funeral services for Ruth Louise Gonzales will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, September 23, 2011 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church with Father Sebastian Kallarackal and Father Bobby Alex officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Mrs. Gonzales was born on September 10, 1921 in Alexandria, LA and passed away on September 21, 2011 in Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Gonzales, JR, daughter, Anita Louise Rizzuto and grandson, Jacob Matthew Crowell. She is survived by her 3 sons: Joe Gonzales and wife, Shirley, Gary Gonzales and wife, Glenda, and David Gonzales and wife, Penny; 3 sisters: Velma Decorte, Doris Robishou, and Gloria Willett; 13 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Thursday, September 22, 2011 with a Prayer Service at 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on September 22, 2011

Deuel Coily Smith Funeral Services for Mr. Deuel Coily Smith, 95, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, September 23, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Dr. Mark Fenn and Rev. Charles Martindale officiating. Interment will follow in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA. Mr. Smith was born on November 8, 1915 in Oak Grove, MS and passed away on September 20, 2011 in West Monroe, LA. He was a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe, and was also an ordained deacon. Deuel was a Past Master of Western Star Masonic Lodge and also a Scottish Rite. He was a Past Patron of Annie D. Bennett, Order of the Eastern Star, West Monroe, LA and was a charter member of the Barak Shrine Temple. Deuel served in the United States Army during WWII, stationed in France and in many other special places. He is preceded in death by his son, Rev. Deuel Smith, Jr. Survivors include his wife, Jean Stancil Smith; son, Don B. Smith; step-daughter, Billie Jean Christy; step-son, Jimmy Mack Stancil, Sr.; grandchildren, Cai Smith, Sheri and Jennifer Smith, Dewayne Christy, Ginger Willis, Belinda Hamilton, Jimmy Mack Stancil, Jr. and Ronnie Stancil; six great grandchildren; seven great great grandchildren; and special sister-in-law, Sue Istre. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Mack Stancil, Sr., Jimmy Mack Stancil, Jr., Ronnie Stancil, J.C. Christy, Jr., Dewayne Christy, Ed Lamkin, Mark Taylor and Bobby Hayden. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dr. Don Hammett, Bobby Jack Thrailkill, Bobby Wilson and the Howard Sunday School Class. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on September 22, 2011

Donald R. Beaube, 57 GILBERT — Donald R. Beaube, a water supervisor for Wisner, died Wednesday. Memorial services are 7 p.m. Friday at Bayou Macon Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

James Branch, 73 WINNSBORO — James Branch, a retired financial adviser, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Elijah J. Donald, infant COLUMBIA — Elijah Jamar Donald, the infant son of Qumenkia Donald, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Monday at Gray Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Willie L. Hardy Jr., 64 TALLULAH — Willie Lee Hardy Jr., a mechanic, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at East Star Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday in Natchez National Military Cemetery, Natchez, Miss., under the direction of Funerals By McFarland, Delhi.

Leola Hooker, 76 WINNSBORO — Leola "Polly" Hooker, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at True Gospel Baptist Church. Viewing is 1-5 p.m. Friday with visitation from 5-7 p.m. at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home. Burial will be in Bell Union Cemetery.

Jane A. Jalovec, 51 Jane Alice Jalovec of West Monroe, LSU Medical Center employee, died Sunday. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Other services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Gloria King, 57 DELHI — Gloria King, a town hall clerk, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland.

Virginia Mercer, 75 WINNSBORO — Virginia Mercer, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are noon Saturday at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens.

Ruby M. Nelson, 97 Ruby M. Nelson of West Monroe, retired owner of Ligget's Drug Store in Alexandria, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Thursday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Drew Cemetery, West Monroe.

Mildred P. Reeves, 88 MARION — Mildred P. Reeves, a teacher, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Fairview Church of Christ. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Gene Silk, 56 RAYVILLE — Gene Silk, employed with James Construction Group, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is 1 p.m. Thursday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Shanks Cemetery.

Thomas Walker, 79 Thomas "Mack" Walker of West Monroe, owner of Northeast Truck and Trailer Co., died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Family Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Brownell, Lacy Earl: 2 p.m. Thursday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Crockrom, Patricia: 2 p.m. Saturday, First Pilgrim Baptist Church, Monroe. Louis, Devin Rashawn: 10 a.m. Friday, Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood. Manning, RaShonda: 2 p.m. Saturday, Liberty Christian Fellowship Center, Monroe. Murphy, Christine: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Phillip Baptist Church, Swayze Street, Monroe. Pickett, L.W. "Wilford": 2 p.m. Thursday, First Baptist Church, Delhi. Porter Sr., Eddie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Cuba Baptist Church, Bosco. Price, Windell W.: 10 a.m. Thursday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Sandifer, H.A.: 5 p.m. Thursday, Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

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

Cora Mae Bass Funeral services for Cora Mae Milton Bass, age 81 of Olla, will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, September 24, 2011 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Olla with Bro. Eddie Wayne Riley officiating. Interment will follow at Harris Chapel Cemetery in Olla. Visitation will be Friday evening at Riser Funeral Home in Olla from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Mrs. Bass was born in Norphlet, AR on October 21, 1929 to the union of Ralph Norford and Nell Alexander Milton and passed peacefully to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at St. Francis Specialty Hospital in Monroe. Cora Mae was a member of Standard Baptist Church in Olla and a homemaker. She was a lady with a generous spirit who loved her children and especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Albert "Bud" Bass, son, Rodney Bass and sister, Carolyn Thompson. Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Ronald Bass and wife, Becky of Katy, TX, twin daughters: Shirley Mann of Olla and Sharon Joyce and husband, John R. of Calhoun, two brothers: Donald Milton and wife, Jerry of Olla and Richard Milton of Jena, two sisters: Josephine Holmes and husband, Mickey and Mary Thiels both of Alexandria, grandchildren: Angela Thorn (Shannon), Amanda Hughart (Chris), Shannon Gannon (Shawn), Raun Bass (Tiffany), Rick Bass (Shannon), Robert Bass (Mindy) and Rory Bass, twelve great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Raun Bass, Rick Bass, Robert Bass, Rory Bass, Chris Hughart, Shannon Thorn, Jordan Roberts and Jacob Roberts. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Olla, LA. Published in The News Star on September 23, 2011

James Branch James Branch 73, of Winnsboro a financial advisor born November 1, 1937 passed from this life Wednesday September 21, 2011. Services will be 3 pm Saturday September 24, 2011 in the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home with Dr. Harry Boyd officiating. Interment will follow in Providence Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Branch, Jim to those who knew him; Jimmy, when he was a boy, grew up a curious child about everything. His family had very little spending money so, he made most of his toys including a roller coaster in his back yard. It went from the garage roof, around a tree to the ground. It was made with roller skates and tomato stakes. When the family car broke down, he took the entire car apart, repaired it and put it back together using a screw driver, a wrench, and a hammer. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. When he was eleven or twelve, he often spent the entire weekend in the woods camping. He said he thought of himself as a modern day Daniel Boone. Jim joined the Boy Scouts and loved it, spending his summers at Camp Kiroli Boy Scout as a counselor. Over the years he was in the "order of the arrow" and became an "Eagle Scout". He graduated from Neville High School and participated in many activities including the school band. After graduation, Jim went to LSU with only $50 in his pocket. He could not afford to continue the second year because of lack of funds even though he did work in a print shop during his freshman year. He later joined the Air Force. Jim earned his pilot's license, airline transport license and airplane mechanic license. For a short time, after he left the Air Force, Jim worked as a pharmaceutical salesman. Jim had an insatiable thirst for knowledge and was an avid reader of everything-he even read manuals for all machines and appliances-He read all documents, even the small print. He loved fishing, duck hunting, golf and tennis; history and politics. He enjoyed people from all walks of life. He collected and loved guns. His hobbies also included building and remolding boats. He was very capable of repairing most engines, appliances, and trying to determine how things work. Jim was very spiritual. He read the Bible often and could quote many verses of scriptures. He was very devoted to his family and stepfamily; he loved deeply and gave generously; not only material things, but his time and himself. Jim loved to inform and teach people the things that he had learned. He had a great sense of humor and wit. He was very intelligent, was a great thinker and had an uncanny ability for reasoning. He had grit, fought and never gave up; he continued to fight up to the last moment of his life. He was a great adventurer and now he is starting a new adventure. In 1958 Jim married Jennie Lou Ervin. In 1964 they had a little girl and named her Jennie Lynn. Shortly after her birth, the couple returned to their home parish and lived in West Monroe. Later he became a real estate broker, and also was a housing contractor. Jim and his wife agreed to go to Zaire Africa (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo) for the Presbyterian Mission Board. Jim would go as a bush pilot to carry medicines, doctors, peace core members and ministers to the various villages. Jennie would teach young missionary children and Jennie Lynn attended the American School of Kinshasa. They continued this life for four years, then suddenly Jennie Lou passed away from a cerebral hemorrhage. She is buried in Africa. Jennie Lynn was only 15 at the time. She and her stayed in Africa until she finished high school. The two returned to America so Jennie Lynn could attend college. In 1986, while attending a high school reunion, Jim was reaquainated with Joella. They talked and reminisced. (The actually "went steady" when they were in the 10th grade at Neville.) A couple of years later, they started dating and later got married. Jim moved to Winnsboro and started a small insurance business from home. Later he received his Series 7 and Series 66 security licenses. After that Jim was then able to add the title of "Investment Advisor" to his business repertoire. Survivors include his wife Joella McCleary Branch, Winnsboro; daughter Jennie Branch McKinney and husband Robert, Springfield VA; stepdaughter Leah McGraw, Winnsboro; grandchildren Stephannie McKinney and Sean McKinney, Baton Rouge; step grandchildren Emily Waller and Garrett Waller; sister Susie Branch Massey, Denver CO, and nunmerous other relatives and a host of friends. Pallbearers will be Bob McKinney, Sean McKinney, James McLemore, Mike North, Rod Waldon and Garrett Waller. Visitation will be 2:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. Saturday September 24, 2011. Donations may be made to Pilots for Patients. Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com. Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star from September 23 to September 24, 2011

Elve Lu Brown Graveside services for Mrs. Elve Lu Brown, 80, of Monroe, will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, September 24, 2011, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, with Rev. Dale Walker officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Immediately following the services, friends are invited to Bob and Ann Brown's residence on Marie Place in Monroe. Mrs. Brown died Thursday, September 22, 2011, at St. Francis Medical Center. Lu attended Southwestern Louisiana University in Lafayette. She was preceded in death by her husband, Coach Charles Brown. Survivors include her sons, Thomas D. Brown and wife, Sandy, Robert C. Brown and wife, Ann and William R. Brown; grandchildren, Todd Brown and wife, Vanessa, Ginny Montgomery and husband, Joe King, Brett Brown and fiancé, April Williams, Zachary Brown and Zane Brown; great grandchildren, Hunter Brown and Sienna Brown. We would like to thank these special friends, Kathy Hutton, Mary Jones, and Jean Ann Taylor, for their special care of our mother. Memorials may be made to the Neville Tiger Athletic Foundation, P O Box 2242, Monroe, LA 71207 or Neville Alumni and Friends Association, 600 Forsythe Ave., Monroe, LA 71201. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on September 23, 201

Gwendolyn McKoin Holdiness Funeral services for Mrs. Gwendolyn McKoin Holdiness, age 83, of Bastrop, LA, are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 24, 2011 at the Chapel of Golden Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Ingram officiating. Interment will follow in Christ Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Friday at Golden Funeral Home. Mrs. Holdiness, a homemaker and member of First Baptist Church passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at Saint Francis Medical Center in Monroe. She was a graduate of the University of Monroe and also volunteered with the Ladies Auxillary at Morehouse General Hospital. Mrs. Holdiness is survived by her son, Dr. Mack R. Holdiness and wife Robbie of Metairie, LA; daughter in-law, Linette Holdiness of Mer Rouge, LA; grandchildren, Dr. Gwendolyn H. Proctor and husband Dr. Drew Proctor of Calhoun, LA, Michael G. Holdiness, Jr. of Monroe, LA, Andrew R. Holdiness of Metairie, LA, Dr. Susan M. St. Pierre and husband Tommy of Benton, LA, and great grandchildren, Presley Drew Proctor, Jacob St. Pierre and Holden St. Pierre. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. Holdiness; son, Michael G. Holdiness, Sr. and parents, Mock and Mayla McKoin. Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA. Published in The News Star on September 23, 2011

Jane Alice Jalovec Memorial services for Jane Alice Jalovec, 51, of West Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, September 24, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, with Rev. Cindy Goza officiating. Services are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Jalovec died Sunday, September 18, 2011. She was employed at LSU Medical Center for 30 years. Mrs. Jalovec was preceded in death by her parents, Billy and June Adams; and sister, Marcia Pollard. Survivors include her sister, Linda Pertuit and husband Tom of Prairieville, LA; brother, Mark Adams and wife Sharon of Monroe; and two children, Maggie and Luke Jalovec of West Monroe. Visitation will be Saturday from 1:00 PM until service time at the mausoleum chapel. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe Published in The News Star on September 23, 2011

Jewell Remore Lowrey Funeral services for Mrs. Jewell Remore Lowrey, age 96, will be held Sunday, September 25, 2011 at 2:00 PM in the Bailey Funeral Home Chapel, Springhill, LA with Rev. Jeff May officiating. Interment will follow in Union-Sadie Cemetery, Marion, LA at 4:30 PM under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home, Springhill, LA. Family will receive friends Sunday beginning at 1:00 PM until time of service. Mrs. Lowrey was born November 11, 1914 in Sadie, LA to Bennie and Rutha Wallace Remore and passed away September 22, 2011 in Springhill, LA. She had been a resident of Taylor, AR for the past five years and a former resident of Bastrop, LA. She was a member of White Avenue Baptist Church of Bastrop, LA and a former clerk of Ft. Bend County, Texas. She is survived by her son, Stacy Crumley and wife, Diane of Houston, TX; daughter-in-law, Faye B. Farrar of Taylor, AR; sister-in-law, Julia Deshazo; eight grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Lowrey was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Lowrey; son, Harrell Wallace Farrar and brothers, Joseph Remore, Leo "Bennie" Remore and James A. Deshazo. Pallbearers will be Mark Deshazo, Garland Shows, Shawn Williamson, Greg Milloway, Jonathan Ureta, Don Arrington, Blake Farrar and Marc Sposeep. Sign our online guestbook at www.baileyfuneralhome.net Bailey Funeral Home Springhill, LA Published in The News Star on September 23, 2011

Bertha Claire Dupree Patrick Funeral services for Bertha Claire Dupree Patrick, 62, of Downsville, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 24, 2011, at Highland Park Baptist Church in Monroe, LA with Brother Larry Linson officiating. Interment will follow at Downsville Cemetery in Downsville, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Ms. Patrick was born on July 24, 1949 in Monroe, LA and passed away on September 21, 2011 in West Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her mother: "B" Dupree; her father: Bob Dupree; and her grandson: Casey Chappell. She is survived by her children: Robbie Patrick, Kimberly Chappell and husband, Christopher, and Nancy Horst and husband, Robert; grandchildren: Dylan, Cassey, and Cayden Chappell, Kayleigh Horst and Erin Chandler; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday, September 23, 2011 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrikfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on September 23, 2011

William Clayton White, Jr. William Clayton White, Jr. Funeral services for William Clayton White, Jr., 59, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00PM Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011 in the chapel at Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville with Bro. Andy Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville. Clayton was born July 28, 1952 and went to be with his Savior on September 20, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, Clayton White, Sr. and brothers, Johnny and Ricky White. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Kay; son, Chris, grandchildren: Ryan & Makayla; mother, Louie Mae White; siblings: Nancy Davis (Bill), Floyd Sanders (Kathy); Lillie Gunter, Elizabeth Watson (Troy), Scottie White (Tammy), and a host of nieces & nephews. Pallbearers are Wayne McMillan, Ryan Canales, John Haddox, Mike Parks, Bill Meade and Wayne Jones. Honorary pallbearers are the Graphic Packaging maintenance crew. Visitation will be 5:00 until 8:00pm Friday 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 September 23, 2011

Donald R. Beaube, 57 GILBERT — Donald R. Beaube, a water supervisor for Wisner, died Wednesday. Memorial services are 7 p.m. Friday at Bayou Macon Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

James Branch, 73 WINNSBORO — James Branch, a retired financial adviser, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Elijah J. Donald, infant COLUMBIA — Elijah Jamar Donald, the infant son of Qumenkia Donald, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Monday at Gray Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Willie L. Hardy Jr., 64 TALLULAH — Willie Lee Hardy Jr., a mechanic, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at East Star Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday in Natchez National Military Cemetery, Natchez, Miss., under the direction of Funerals By McFarland, Delhi.

Leola Hooker, 76 WINNSBORO — Leola "Polly" Hooker, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at True Gospel Baptist Church. Viewing is 1-5 p.m. Friday with visitation from 5-7 p.m. at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home. Burial will be in Bell Union Cemetery.

Jane A. Jalovec, 51 Jane Alice Jalovec of West Monroe, LSU Medical Center employee, died Sunday. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Other services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Gloria King, 57 DELHI — Gloria King, a town hall clerk, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland.

Virginia Mercer, 75 WINNSBORO — Virginia Mercer, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are noon Saturday at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens.

Ruby M. Nelson, 97 Ruby M. Nelson of West Monroe, retired owner of Ligget's Drug Store in Alexandria, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Thursday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Drew Cemetery, West Monroe.

Mildred P. Reeves, 88 MARION — Mildred P. Reeves, a teacher, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Fairview Church of Christ. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Gene Silk, 56 RAYVILLE — Gene Silk, employed with James Construction Group, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is 1 p.m. Thursday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Shanks Cemetery.

Thomas Walker, 79 Thomas "Mack" Walker of West Monroe, owner of Northeast Truck and Trailer Co., died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Family Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Brownell, Lacy Earl: 2 p.m. Thursday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Crockrom, Patricia: 2 p.m. Saturday, First Pilgrim Baptist Church, Monroe. Louis, Devin Rashawn: 10 a.m. Friday, Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood. Manning, RaShonda: 2 p.m. Saturday, Liberty Christian Fellowship Center, Monroe. Murphy, Christine: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Phillip Baptist Church, Swayze Street, Monroe. Pickett, L.W. "Wilford": 2 p.m. Thursday, First Baptist Church, Delhi. Porter Sr., Eddie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Cuba Baptist Church, Bosco. Price, Windell W.: 10 a.m. Thursday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Sandifer, H.A.: 5 p.m. Thursday, Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

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

James Branch James Branch 73, of Winnsboro a financial advisor born November 1, 1937 passed from this life Wednesday September 21, 2011. Services will be 3 pm Saturday September 24, 2011 in the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home with Dr. Harry Boyd officiating. Interment will follow in Providence Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Branch, Jim to those who knew him; Jimmy, when he was a boy, grew up a curious child about everything. His family had very little spending money so, he made most of his toys including a roller coaster in his back yard. It went from the garage roof, around a tree to the ground. It was made with roller skates and tomato stakes. When the family car broke down, he took the entire car apart, repaired it and put it back together using a screw driver, a wrench, and a hammer. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. When he was eleven or twelve, he often spent the entire weekend in the woods camping. He said he thought of himself as a modern day Daniel Boone. Jim joined the Boy Scouts and loved it, spending his summers at Camp Kiroli Boy Scout as a counselor. Over the years he was in the "order of the arrow" and became an "Eagle Scout". He graduated from Neville High School and participated in many activities including the school band. After graduation, Jim went to LSU with only $50 in his pocket. He could not afford to continue the second year because of lack of funds even though he did work in a print shop during his freshman year. He later joined the Air Force. Jim earned his pilot's license, airline transport license and airplane mechanic license. For a short time, after he left the Air Force, Jim worked as a pharmaceutical salesman. Jim had an insatiable thirst for knowledge and was an avid reader of everything-he even read manuals for all machines and appliances-He read all documents, even the small print. He loved fishing, duck hunting, golf and tennis; history and politics. He enjoyed people from all walks of life. He collected and loved guns. His hobbies also included building and remolding boats. He was very capable of repairing most engines, appliances, and trying to determine how things work. Jim was very spiritual. He read the Bible often and could quote many verses of scriptures. He was very devoted to his family and stepfamily; he loved deeply and gave generously; not only material things, but his time and himself. Jim loved to inform and teach people the things that he had learned. He had a great sense of humor and wit. He was very intelligent, was a great thinker and had an uncanny ability for reasoning. He had grit, fought and never gave up; he continued to fight up to the last moment of his life. He was a great adventurer and now he is starting a new adventure. In 1958 Jim married Jennie Lou Ervin. In 1964 they had a little girl and named her Jennie Lynn. Shortly after her birth, the couple returned to their home parish and lived in West Monroe. Later he became a real estate broker, and also was a housing contractor. Jim and his wife agreed to go to Zaire Africa (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo) for the Presbyterian Mission Board. Jim would go as a bush pilot to carry medicines, doctors, peace core members and ministers to the various villages. Jennie would teach young missionary children and Jennie Lynn attended the American School of Kinshasa. They continued this life for four years, then suddenly Jennie Lou passed away from a cerebral hemorrhage. She is buried in Africa. Jennie Lynn was only 15 at the time. She and her stayed in Africa until she finished high school. The two returned to America so Jennie Lynn could attend college. In 1986, while attending a high school reunion, Jim was reaquainated with Joella. They talked and reminisced. (The actually "went steady" when they were in the 10th grade at Neville.) A couple of years later, they started dating and later got married. Jim moved to Winnsboro and started a small insurance business from home. Later he received his Series 7 and Series 66 security licenses. After that Jim was then able to add the title of "Investment Advisor" to his business repertoire. Survivors include his wife Joella McCleary Branch, Winnsboro; daughter Jennie Branch McKinney and husband Robert, Springfield VA; stepdaughter Leah McGraw, Winnsboro; grandchildren Stephannie McKinney and Sean McKinney, Baton Rouge; step grandchildren Emily Waller and Garrett Waller; sister Susie Branch Massey, Denver CO, and nunmerous other relatives and a host of friends. Pallbearers will be Bob McKinney, Sean McKinney, James McLemore, Mike North, Rod Waldon and Garrett Waller. Visitation will be 2:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. Saturday September 24, 2011. Donations may be made to Pilots for Patients. Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com. Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star from September 23 to September 24, 2011

Arnold L. "Hawk" Hawkins Mooringsport, La Our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend passed away September 21, 2011 @ 2:00 PM. He was born in Laurel, MS on June 13, 1928. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Hawkins; parents; two brothers; two sisters and a nephew. He is survived by three daughters, Wanda (Lynn) Blanchard, Terri Castleberry and Lisa Slaton; a son, Steven L. Hawkins; three granddaughters; four great-grandsons; two great-granddaughters and a sister, Dorothy Hoag. During his earlier years Arnold worked in the electronics field for Tri-State-Dist. Co. and Interstate Electric Co. He was a member of Mooringsport Baptist Church. He will be sadly missed. A graveside service will be held Saturday, September 24, 2011, 1:00 PM in Centuries Memorial Park, Shreveport, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Scott Young. The family wishes many thanks and blessings to the caregivers of St. Joseph Hospice. Boone Funeral Home Bossier City, LA Published in The News Star on September 24, 201

Jane Alice Adams Jalovec Memorial services for Jane Alice Adams Jalovec, 51, of West Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, September 24, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, with Rev. Cindy Goza officiating. Services are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Jalovec died Sunday, September 18, 2011. She was employed at LSU Medical Center for 30 years. Mrs. Jalovec was preceded in death by her parents, Billye and June Adams; and sister, Marsha Pollard. Survivors include her sister, Linda Pertuit and husband Tom of Prairieville, LA; brother, Mark Adams and wife Sharon of Monroe; and two children, Maggie and Luke Jalovec of West Monroe. Visitation will be Saturday from 1:00 PM until service time at the mausoleum chapel. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from September 23 to September 24, 2011

Poneva M. Bradshaw, 63 Poneva Maria Bradshaw of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Hopewell Baptist Church, Dubach. Burial will be in the church cemetery, Dubach, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Dovie Brantley, 96 DOWNSVILLE — Dovie Brantley, a retired cafeteria worker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Elve Lu Brown, 80 Elve Lu Brown of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

David L. Carter, 83 WELLINGTON, Kan. — David L. Carter, formerly of Monroe, a retired minister of First Christian Church in Monroe, died Tuesday, Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at First Christian Church, Wellington. Arrangements are under the direction of Day Funeral Home and Crematory, Wellington.

Samuel Cleveland, 48 Samuel Cleveland of Monroe, a farmer, died Sept. 13. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Baskin.

Dianne D. Daniels, 56 BASTROP — Dianne DeBose Daniels, a nurse's aide, died Sept. 13. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Morehouse Baptist Association Building. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Jerry N. Garner Sr., 74 Jerry Neil Garner Sr. of Monroe, retired vice president of operations for Stone Container Corp.'s Bag Division, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at North Monroe Baptist Church. Burial is 2 p.m. Saturday in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Jonesboro, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Robert Gathrite, 61 TALLULAH — Robert Gathrite died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Miguel D. Hernandez, 32 Miguel David Hernandez of West Monroe, a foreman, died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Pentecostals of the Twin Cities Church. Visitation is 1-3 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jane A. Jalovec, 51 Jane Alice Adams Jalovec of West Monroe, LSU Medical Center employee, died Sunday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. Saturday at the mausoleum chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Vernon Y. Leach, 87 ARCHIBALD — Vernon Y. Leach, an agriculture pilot, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Lynn Cemetery. Visitation is 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Bertha D. Patrick, 62 Bertha Claire Dupree Patrick, a tutor for Monroe City Schools, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Highland Park Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Downsville Cemetery, Downsville, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Viola Richardson, 92 SICILY ISLAND — Viola Richardson, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Raymond A. Smith, 80 RAYVILLE — Raymond A. Smith died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Crockrom, Patricia: 2 p.m. Saturday, First Pilgrim Baptist Church, Monroe. Donald, Elijah Jamar: 10 a.m. Monday, Gray Cemetery. Graves, Cedric: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Clay. Hardy Jr., Willie Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, East Star Baptist Church, Tallulah. Hooker, Leola "Polly": 1 p.m. Saturday, True Gospel Baptist Church, Winnsboro. King, Gloria: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Greater One Christian Fellowship Church. Manning, RaShonda: 2 p.m. Saturday, Liberty Christian Fellowship Center, Monroe. Mercer, Virginia: noon Saturday, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Murphy, Christine: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Phillip Baptist Church, Swayze Street, Monroe. Porter Sr., Eddie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Cuba Baptist Church, Bosco. White Jr., William Clayton: 2 p.m. Saturday, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

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

Dovie Brantley Funeral services for Mrs. Dovie Brantley, 96 of Downsville, LA., will be held on Sunday, September 25, 2011 at 3:30 P.M. at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church in Downsville, LA. Officiating at the services will be Rev. Bobby Jackson. Burial will follow in Mt. Ararat Cemetery under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mrs. Brantley is preceded in death by her husband Charlie Brantley, daughter and son-in-law Bonnie and J.W. Littleton and her brothers: Jeff Carter, S.T. Carter, Dorwood "Nub" Carter, Bunny Carter and Cecil Carter. She is survived by her son Duie Brantley and his wife Marlies of Williamsburg, Virginia. Three granddaughters: Linda Robinson and husband Don of Hampton, Virginia; Lynnora Henley of Haverhill, Massachusetts; and Cam Nolan and husband Ricky of Downsville. Four great grandchildren: Christopher Robinson and wife Jennifer of Hampton, Virginia; Jacob Hearold of Haverhill, Massachusetts, Sara Dickerson and husband Colby of Downsville, and Luke Nolan of Downsville. Two great-great-grandchildren: Trenton Hearold of Downsville, and Kristina Robinson of Hampton, Virginia. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Dovie was a member of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church in Downsville. She loved working in the church's Prayer Garden and on many occasions provided the flower arrangements for Sunday's services from her own flower garden. She was a great cook and her neighbors and family all have fond memories of going to "Aunt" Dovie's house for Sunday dinner. At church gatherings her little fried pies were always a big hit and many folks would ask her to make dumplings for them. She lived a long and full life and will be greatly missed by her family, but we know she has gone on to be with her Lord. We know she is now at peace. Visitation will be held Sunday, September 25, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. till time of service at the church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Published in The News Star on September 25, 2011

Carrie Lee Winston Diaz` A Baton Rouge native, departed at the age of 78. She was an honor graduate of McKinley Senior High School, Grambling College (B.S.), McNeese State University (M.Ed.+27), further studies at Southern and Louisiana State Universities, respectively. She met her future husband, Earl Dave "Bull" Diaz`, at Grambling. Mrs. Diaz` was initiated into Alpha Theta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., April 1953. She was a life member and Golden Soror (58 years). Mrs. Diaz` was a member of Warren United Methodist Church, and was active in the United Methodist Women Association, Christian Global Concerns, Pastor Parish Relations and chaired Areas of Evangelism, Finance and Trustee. As a community activist, Mrs. Diaz` served as president of Lake Charles League of Women Voters and Counseling Agency and Calcasieu Arts and Humanities Council. Also on the board of The Children's Museum, KPLC Television, United Way of Southwest Louisiana Inc., VISTA, and Calcasieu Women's Shelter. Additionally, she served as president of the Lake Charles Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Silhouettes. Mrs. Diaz` has been the recipient of numerous honors and awards: Mayor's Commission for Women, Lake Charles Planning and Zoning Commission, and Louisiana State Arts Council (four years) Gov. Dave Treen's Administration. She leaves to cherish memories her children: Shereba L. Diaz` Esq., Deidrick E. Diaz` and Sherjaique L. Diaz` Means; grandchildren, Andrica L. McDade, Andrane` L. McDade, Duran E. Diaz`, Destine L. Diaz`, Essence A. Means and Ezekiel E. Means. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Stefani L. Diaz`. Services were held Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at Warren United Methodist Church in Lake Charles, Julia B. Parnell, Past Supreme Basileus conducted the "Ivies Beyond the Wall" ceremony. Arrangements were under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel, Sacred Heart Mausoleum, Lake Charles. Published in The News Star on September 25, 2011

Vernon Y. Leach Graveside services for Vernon Y. Leach, 87 of Archibald, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, September 25, 2011 at Lynn Cemetery, Archibald, LA with Rev. Ray Wayne officiating under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Vernon was born January 7, 1924 in Islesboro, ME and passed away Thursday, September 22, 2011 in Monroe, LA. Mr. Leach was a member of the Little Creek Methodist Church. He was a Navy veteran serving from 1941 - 1946 during World War II, part of his duties were helping with the recovery at Pearl Harbor. He also was an Agriculture Pilot for fifty years. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family. Mr. Vernon is preceded in death by his wife, Polly Head Leach; parents, Lourainia Leach Boardman and Shirley Leach; and his sisters, Shirley Korandanis and Alice Fieund. Survivors include his daughter, Debbie Poindexter and husband, Steve of Rayville, LA; grandchildren, Megan Poindexter, Cole Poindexter, and Kyle Poindexter; sisters, Cora Murray and Ann Thomas; brother, George Boardman; host of nieces and nephews; and his loved pet, Sassy. Visitation will be 10:30 AM until 12:30 PM, Sunday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on September 25, 2011

Dr. Edward G. Long Dr. Edward G. Long, age 83, psychiatrist and author, formerly of West Monroe (residence) and Monroe (practice), died at his home in Palo Alto, California on August 24, 2011. His books, published in 2001 were "Chimpanzees Don't Wear Pants" and "Sex, Violence, Politics and God." He is survived by his wife, Dr. Cherie Chachere Long; his two children, Vivian Long of Nederland, Colorado and Bryan Long of Palo Alto, California, and Bryan's two daughters, Amelia and Isabella Saliba-Long. Published in The News Star on September 25, 2011

Ronnie Louis Pace, Sr. Ronnie Louis Pace, Sr. of Farmerville, LA, was called to be with his Lord Friday, September 23, 2011. Services were held at Rocky Branch Baptist Church in Rocky Branch, LA on Saturday morning, September 24, 2011 at 11:00. Officiating was Woodson MacGuffy, pastor of Rocky Branch Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Arthur and Lola Helen Johnson Pace, and his brother, James Bendal Pace. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary Nell Works Pace, his four sons, Ronnie Louis, Jr. and wife Gail of Farmerville, LA, Robert Eugene, Sr and wife Shelley of Tomball, TX, Richard Arthur and wife Donna of Lake Village, AK, and Ryan Lee and wife Angela of Dayton, OH. He is also survived by his sister, Wanda Sue Pace Patterson of Galatin, TN, five grandsons, Bobby, Barrett, Beaux, Trey, and Alex, as well as one granddaughter, Dakota, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Pallbearers are grandsons Bobby, Barrett, and Beaux Pace, and nephews Keene and Keith Patterson, and Ken Pace. Honorary pallbearers are grandsons Trey and Alex Pace, brothers in law T.K. "Beau" Patterson and Billy Works, cousins Robin and Alan Dale Pace, Robert Gates, Steve Smith, and life-long best friend Tommy Haye. Ronnie was a loving husband and father. He demonstrated the Heavenly Father's unconditional Love and showed us how to love our wives and children. He loved to sing praises to his Lord, and instilled this gift to all of his children. He inspired all those around him, and demonstrated the Love of Christ in every aspect of his life. Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 25, 2011

Frances Ann Rizzo Funeral Services for Mrs. Frances Ann Rizzo, 91, of Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, September 26, 2011 at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Monroe, LA with Fr. Joe Puthuppally, Fr. Job Edathinatt, Fr. Mark Watson and Msgnr. Edmund Moore officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Matthew Catholic Church Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Mrs. Rizzo was born on October 1, 1919 and passed away on September 23, 2011. She was a faithful member of St. Matthew Catholic Church, serving as a Eucharistic Minister and Lecture for many years. Mrs. Rizzo was also a lifetime member of the Catholic Daughters of America. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who was known for always being able to remember others special occasions. Mrs. Frances is preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Sam S. Rizzo; parents, Biaggio and Virginia Miano; granddaughter, Frances Nicole Hayden and sister, Katie Cascio. Survivors include her daughters, JoAnn Crone, and Virginia Hogard and husband, Phillip; grandchildren, Stacey Smith, Susan Hopper and husband, Kevin, Jonathan Hayden, Stephanie Hay and husband, Carter, Jason Hogard and wife, Leslie and Zachary Hogard and wife, Evelyn; great grandchildren, Hayden Hart Hopper, Ben Hopper, Sam Hopper, Ellis Ann Hay, and Kammy, Triston and Kelsey Hogard; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Dr. Glenn Hummel, Dr. Charles Sampognaro, Frank Bruscato, Darell LeBlanc, Lamond Carroll and Joe Costanza. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M., with a Vigil Wake Service to be held at 6:00 P.M., Sunday, September 25, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. The Family would like to give a special thank you to Mrs. Rizzo's Caregivers and dear friends, Debra Williams, Vivian Allan, Annie Blunt, Betty Cumming, Margaret Tarver and Virginia LeBlanc; to the staff of Louisiana Hospice, Suzi Thornhill, Peggy Clark, Monica Wynn, Shan Grigsby, Brenda Rhodes and Rev. Milton Pray and also to her oldest and dearest friend, Marguerite Cascio. Memorials may be made to the St. Vincent De Paul Society, P.O. Box 14903 Monroe, LA 71207-4903. Forever you will be in our hearts Nana Online Registry/ Condolences:www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 25, 2011

Warnie M. Batey, 81 WINNSBORO — Warnie M. Batey, a retired ironworker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Gill First National Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in South Central Cemetery.

Syble Childress, 83 Syble Louise Childress of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Private services are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Vernon Y. Leach, 87 ARCHIBALD — Vernon Y. Leach of Archibald, an agriculture pilot, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Lynn Cemetery. Visitation is 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Donald, Elijah Jamar: 10 a.m. Monday, Gray Cemetery. King, Gloria: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Greater One Christian Fellowship Church. Smith, Raymond A.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

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

Jeanne D. Carpenter, 55 CALVIN — Jeanne Diane Carpenter, a homemaker, died Sunday. Memorial service arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Southern Funeral Home.

Earl Chelette, 74 WEST MONROE — Earl Chelette, retired from finance, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Sarah P. Eaton, 91 WISNER — Sarah Pauline Eaton, formerly of Darnell, died Monday. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Epps Cemetery in Epps, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Lucille Harrison 68 TALLULAH — Lucille Harrison died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Alice Hathorn, 92 MONTICELLO, ARK. — Alice Hathorn, a homemaker, died Sept. 22. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount. Wade Baptist Church, Monticello. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Claffert L. Hubbard, 75 MER ROUGE — Claffert Lee Hubbard, a truck driver, died Sept. 24. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Morehouse Baptist Educational Association Building, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Jerusalem Cemetery, Mer Rouge.

Albertha Jones, 72 RAYVILLE — Albertha Jones, a homemaker, died Sept. 23. Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at King David Hopewell Church, Mangham. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Betty Jones, 71 ST. JOSEPH — Betty Jones, a homemaker, died Sept. 23. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Oneonta Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Grant Cemetery, St. Joseph, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. James Kees, 80 James Kees, a Walmart greeter, died Monday. Services are incomplete at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Nobie Till, 83 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Nobie "Jack" Till, a retired farmer, formerly of Central Community near Delhi, died Sunday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Harmony Baptist Church south of Delhi. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.

Alfred Walker, 64 DALLAS, Texas — Alfred Walker, a store manager, formerly of Oak Ridge, died Sept. 24. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Cedar Grove CME, Oak Ridge.

James A. Zumbro, 67 DILLWYN, Va. — James Aubrey Zumbro, 67, a retired self-employed contractor and retired correctional officer, formerly of Baskin, died Sept. 22. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Baskin Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEGED: Burley, Joann Hales, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Fuller, James R.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Cross Roads Baptist Church, Grayson. Henderson, Claude R.: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Tried Stone Baptist Church, Monroe. King, Gloria: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Greater One Christian Fellowship Church. Prine, Lucille: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

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

James R. Fuller Funeral service for Mr. James R. Fuller, age 83 of Grayson, will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at Cross Roads Baptist Church in Grayson with Bro. Tommy Nelson officiating. Interment will follow in Cross Roads Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday evening at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM then again Wednesday at Cross Roads Baptist Church in Grayson from noon until time of service. Mr. Fuller was born on February 8, 1928 in Eros, LA to the union of Albert and Mae Edwards Fuller and passed peacefully to his Heavenly home on September 24, 2011 at his residence. He was a retired Route salesman for FlavoRich Dairies after 37 years of service and was a veteran of the US Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters: Eunice Massey, Edith Hall, Margie Ford and Marie Salsbury and four brothers: Thomas A. Fuller, Talmedge E. Fuller, Aubrey S. Fuller and Bobbie Ray Fuller. Survivors include his wife, Mary Fuller of Grayson, two sons: Jimmy Fuller and wife, Carol of Monroe and Billy Fuller and wife, Lisa of Pineville, two step-children: Wilbur Dale and wife, Charlotte of Luling and Cindy Sandidge and husband, Curtis Van of Grayson, brother, Calvin E Fuller and wife Beverly of Warwick, RI grandchildren: Cindy Gordon (Jody), James W. "Jim" Fuller, Jr., Amanda Robertson (Brad), Billy Scott Fuller (Kacie), Leah Fuller (fiancé, Jerry), Stephanie Nugent (Joey), Casey Sandidge, Leah Dale and Lane Dale, great-grandchildren: Brittany Marsala (Frankie), Austin Breen, Logan Gordon, Kade Robertson, Alexis Robertson, Layne Verheyden, Karoline Fuller, Peyton Nugent, Parker Nugent, Landon Sandidge and Kate Sandidge, great-great-grandchild, Ryan Marsala and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Van Sandidge, Scott Fuller, Jim Fuller, Ricky Hatten, Johnny Hester and Joey Nugent. Any planned memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society . Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on September 27, 2011

Audrey Torrey Hampton "Miss Audrey" Audrey Torrey Hampton "Miss Audrey" , born July 20, 1930, and a beloved mother and grandmother, lost her heroic battle with cancer on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at the age of 81. Daughter of the late Levi Sherman Torrey and Clarice Mable Powers. She was born and reared in Winnsboro, LA and was a resident of Denham Springs for more than 50 years. Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home in Denham Springs on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and again on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 from 8:00 AM until religious services at 9:00 AM in the funeral home chapel conducted by Rev. Carl Sullivan. A 3:00 PM Wednesday graveside service will follow in the Coax Cemetery in Winnsboro, LA. She is survived by 5 sons, Gene, Michael, Louis, Dewey and Ronald Hampton; 3 daughters, Sissy Wehr , Debbie Jacobs and Cathy Ebberbach; 18 grandchildren and step-grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brother Lannie Torrey and 3 nieces. She was preceded in death by grandson, Torrey Eugene Hampton. Please visit our online registry book at www.sealefuneral.com Seale Funeral Denham Springs, LA. Published in The News Star from September 27 to September 28, 2011

Corrie Mae Gilbert Suggs Services for Mrs. Corrie Mae Suggs, 92, of Swartz, LA will be 10:00 AM Thursday, September 29, 2011 in the Chapel at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe with Rev. Jeff Smart officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, LA. Mrs. Suggs was a member of First Baptist Church Swartz. She is survived by her husband Henry Lee Suggs of Swartz, LA, son, Charles Suggs also of Swartz, LA, daughter Charlene Suggs Sample of San Marcos, TX, three grandchildren, Debra Renee Sample of San Marcos, TX, James Trenton Sample of Spicewood, TX and Tina Denise Otwell of West Monroe, LA, as well as 5 great grandchildren. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Wednesday at the Mulhearn Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 27, 2011

Charlotte Bell, 71 LAKE ST. JOHN — Charlotte Bell died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. 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.

Terri L. Clark, 52 BASTROP — Terri Lynn Clark, former employee of International Paper Co., died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hughes Chapel Cemetery.

Randy Derrick, 55 HILLY — Randy Derrick, a driver, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Unionville Cemetery, Dubach. Visitation is 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Wednesday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Alice Hathorn, 93 MONTICELLO — Alice Hathorn, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Wade Baptist Church, Monticello. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Evelyn B. Hensley, 87 FORT NECESSITY — Evelyn Booker Hensley died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Fort Necessity Baptist Church. Visitation is 5—9 p.m. Thursday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Marion E. Hinckley Marion E. Hinckley of West Monroe, a retired bookkeeper for Peoples Homestead, died Monday. Visitation is 5-6:30 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Other services are incomplete.

Cecil McAllister, 73 OAK GROVE — Cecil Howard "Pee Wee" McAllister, a heavy equipment operator for the West Carroll Police Jury, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery, near Oak Grove.

Ada Lea Nelson, 82 CLAYTON — Ada Lea Nelson died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 11 a.m. Wednesday unitl time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island.

Corrie Suggs, 92 Corrie Mae Gilbert Suggs of Swartz, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Edgar W. Taylor, 64 Edgar Wayne Taylor of West Monroe, a maintenance supervisor, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Vera Thomas, 66 Vera Thomas of Sterlington, a cook, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Michael W. Tucker Sr., 40 COLUMBIA — Michael Wayde Tucker Sr., a millwright, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Clarks Baptist Church, Clarks. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Ruthie M. Walker, 78 Ruthie Mae Walker of Monroe, a cook, died Monday. Services are noon Saturday at Liberty Christian Center, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

James A. Zumbro, 67 DILLWYN, Va. — James Aubrey Zumbro, formerly of Baskin, a retired self-employed contractor and retired correctional officer, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Baskin Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEGED: Eaton, Sarah Pauline: 10 a.m. Thursday, Epps Cemetery, Epps. Fuller, James R.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Cross Roads Baptist Church, Grayson. Hubbard, Claffert Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Morehouse Baptist Educational Association Building, Bastrop. Jones, Albertha: 1 p.m. Saturday, King David Hopewell Church, Mangham. Jones, Betty: 11 a.m. Saturday, Oneonta Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Till, Nobie "Jack": 2 p.m. Wednesday, Harmony Baptist Church, south of Delhi. Walker, Alfred: 11 a.m. Saturday, Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

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

Earl Chelette Funeral services for Earl Chelette, 74, of West Monroe will be held at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, September 29, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Woods Watson officiating. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens in West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Mr. Chelette was born on September 23, 1937 in Alexandria, LA, and passed away on September 25, 2011 in Monroe, LA. He was a member of First Baptist Church in West Monroe. Mr. Chelette was an avid sportsman. He loved hunting, fishing and West Monroe High School football. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Alphus and Ruth Chelette, first wife and mother of his children, Earlene Marie Chelette, and brother, Ralph Chelette. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Chelette, sons, Kevin and wife Kim, Curt and wife Cindy, C. Dale and wife Vicky, daughter, Mickala Chelette Ford and husband Glenn; stepsons, Kirk and wife Terri Gallien, Greg and wife Robin Gallien, Gary and wife Michelle Gallien; grandchildren, Christi, Cory, Lindsay, Alyssa and Justin Chelette, Cody, Kaleb and Kasey Ford; step grandchildren, Jim and Jon Grant, Brandon and Kristen Chauvin, Ryne, Sabrina, Jared, Grant, Gabe, and Chloe Gallien; sisters, Bettye Huber, Katherine Coffman, Joyce Strickland; and his beloved and special canine friend, Jole'. Pallbearers will be Jeff Bunn, Jeff Donald, Scott Fordham, Larry Peaker, Steve Tippen and Brad Warden. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandsons. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday September 28, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. The family would like to thank Dr. Scott Burkett, along with Tracey in MICU. OnlineRegistry/Condolence:www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on September 28, 2011

Luther Ray Couch Funeral services for Luther Ray Couch, age 89, of Spring, TX formerly of Choudrant, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, September 29, 2011 at the First Baptist Church of Choudrant. Officiating the service will be Rev. David Harrell. Interment will follow at Sibley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Mr. Couch was born September 19, 1921 and passed away September 17, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert Ross Couch and Mary Elizabeth Day-Couch, sisters: Nora Bell Couch- Rodriquez and Louise Couch Hogg. Luther served in the 746th platoon of the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII (1943). He was a deacon at First Baptist Church of Recreation Acres and the First Baptist Church of Choudrant. He Retired in Houston Texas from J. Ray McDermott in 1982. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Bea Aulds-Couch; daughters: Beverly DeSimone and husband Ronald, Gloria Shine and husband Gene, and Debbie Mobley and husband Grady; 9 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren which he enjoyed. He is also survived by a brother Chester Couch. Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 28, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on September 28, 2011

Audrey Torrey Hampton "Miss Audrey" Audrey Torrey Hampton "Miss Audrey" , born July 20, 1930, and a beloved mother and grandmother, lost her heroic battle with cancer on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at the age of 81. Daughter of the late Levi Sherman Torrey and Clarice Mable Powers. She was born and reared in Winnsboro, LA and was a resident of Denham Springs for more than 50 years. Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home in Denham Springs on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and again on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 from 8:00 AM until religious services at 9:00 AM in the funeral home chapel conducted by Rev. Carl Sullivan. A 3:00 PM Wednesday graveside service will follow in the Coax Cemetery in Winnsboro, LA. She is survived by 5 sons, Gene, Michael, Louis, Dewey and Ronald Hampton; 3 daughters, Sissy Wehr , Debbie Jacobs and Cathy Ebberbach; 18 grandchildren and step-grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brother Lannie Torrey and 3 nieces. She was preceded in death by grandson, Torrey Eugene Hampton. Please visit our online registry book at www.sealefuneral.com Seale Funeral Denham Springs, LA. Published in The News Star from September 27 to September 28, 2011

James Francis Kees Funeral services for James Francis Kees age 80 of Alexandria will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, September 29, 2011 from the sanctuary of First Baptist Church in Olla with the Rev. Malcomb Richard officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow in the Urania Cemetery at Urania, LA under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Olla. Visitation will be on Wednesday evening from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Riser Funeral Home located at 4823 Main Street 165, Olla, LA, James Francis Kees was born on November 19, 1930 at Olla, LA to the union of his parents Frank Francis Kees and Ruth King Kees. James served his country during the Korean Conflict in the United States Navy and was extremely proud of the service he rendered. He was a retired operator for the Monsanto Chemical Corporation in Luling, LA. James was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and four sisters. As of late Mr. Kees was a Greeter at Wal Mart. Survivors include his beloved wife Sue Barnum Kees; his daughters; Phyllis Kees Rodriguez and husband Kern, Lillie Kees; and his son, Dennis Kees. He also leaves his grandson Duane Batusic and wife Cindy; and two great grand kids , Rose and Alex, also his sister Barbara York and husband Phil; and a host of nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers any planned memorials should be made to Vanderbilt Terrior Regiment-Vanderbilt Catholic High School, Houma, LA or the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, Monroe, LA. Online registry/ condolences: riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Olla, LA Published in The News Star on September 28, 2011

Harlan Dixson Tanner Harlan Dixson Tanner, 76, of Beaumont died Sunday, September 25, 2011, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. Born September 28, 1934, in Epps, Louisiana to Ruby Mae Crouch Tanner and Dixson Ellis Tanner; he had been a Beaumont resident since 1991. He began his career in education having taught at Huntington, River Oaks, and Ridgedale Academies in Louisiana, Vidor I.S.D., and retired with Kountze I.S.D. Throughout his career, he served as teacher, coach, and principal. He was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church in Beaumont. Survivors include his wife, Eunice Tanner of Beaumont; daughters, Amy Hedrick and her husband, David of Vidalia, Louisiana and Terry Tanner of Epps, Louisiana; son, Brian Tanner and his wife, Kim of Cypress; sister, Patsy Fontenot and her husband, Bert of Beaumont; brother, Wayne Tanner and his wife, Lynn of Hicks, Louisiana; grandchildren, Lauren, Kaitlyn, Camryn, Carson, Stacey, Kim, and Stephanie; several great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Tommy; and brother, Walton. His funeral service was held 2:00 PM, Tuesday, September 27, 2011, at Broussard's, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont with interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A gathering of his family and friends was held from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Monday, September 26, 2011, at Broussard's. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society , 755 South 11th Street, Suite 213, Beaumont, Texas 77701 or to Calvary Baptist Church, 3650 Dowlen, Beaumont, Texas 77706. Complete and updated information may be found at www.broussards1889.com. Broussard's Mortuary Beaumont, TX Published in The News Star on September 28, 2011

Avrice Brown, 85 Avrice Brown of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Earl Chelette, 74 Earl Chelette of West Monroe, retired finance officer, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is noon Thursday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe.

Moses O. Coleman Jr., 73 OAK GROVE — Moses Oliver Coleman Jr., a tractor driver, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Nolan Cotton Jr., 54 JONESVILLE — Nolan Robert "Rob" Cotton Jr. died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Young's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Harrisonburg Cemetery.

Luther Couch, 89 SPRING, Texas — Luther Ray Couch died Sept. 17. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, Choudrant. Burial will be in Sibley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Bertha Downs, 48 BASTROP — Bertha Downs, a case worker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Second Baptist Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in Downs Cemetery.

AverlineEverett, 71 Averline Everett of Monroe, a housekeeper, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Mary Fuller, 69 MINDEN — Mary Fuller, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home.

Harold C. Hale, 77 LAKE VILLAGE, Ark. — Harold Clayton "Cup Cake & Runt" Hale, a farmer, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is noon until 9 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. Friday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Ravan Cemetery, near Oak Grove.

Alice Hathorn, 93 MONTICELLO — Alice Hathorn, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Wade Baptist Church, Monticello. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Robert M. Hicks, 74 Johnnie Johnson, 93 MINDEN — Johnnie Johnson, a laborer, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at King Solomon Baptist Church. Visitation is Friday at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sheppard St. Cemetery.

Mary L. Johnson, 71 Mary Louise Johnson of Monroe, an educator, died Sept. 20. Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

James F. Kees, 80 ALEXANDRIA — James Francis Kees, operator with Monsanto Corp., died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, Olla. Visitation is 10 a.m. Thursday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Urania Cemetery, Urania, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home. Olla.

Ester Manning, 80 Ester Manning of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Olive Branch Baptist Church. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Alfred Walker, 64 DALLAS — Alfred Walker, formerly of Oak Ridge, a store manager, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Cedar Grove CME Cemetery, Oak Ridge.

Kathleen Wilhite, 69 Kathleen Wilhite of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEGED Bell, Charlotte: 10 a.m. Thursday, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Clark,Terri Lynn: 2 p.m. Thursday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Eaton, Sarah Pauline: 10 a.m. Thursday, Epps Cemetery, Epps. Hensley, Evelyn Booker: 10 a.m. Friday, Fort Necessity Baptist Church, Fort Necessity. Hubbard, Claffert Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Morehouse Baptist Educational Association Building, Bastrop. Jones, Albertha: 1 p.m. Saturday, King David Hopewell Church, Mangham. Jones, Betty: 11 a.m. Saturday, Oneonta Baptist Church, St. Joseph. McAllister, Cecil Howard "Pee Wee": 10 a.m. Thursday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Suggs, Corrie Mae Gilbert: 10 a.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Tucker Sr., Michael Wayde: 10 a.m. Friday, Clarks Baptist Church, Clarks. Walker, Alfred: 11 a.m. Saturday, Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Walker, Ruthie Mae: noon Saturday, Liberty Christian Center, Monroe. Zumbro, James Aubrey: 2 p.m. Thursday, Baskin Baptist Church, Baskin.

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

Marion E. Hinckley Marion E. Hinckley, 89, of West Monroe, passed away Monday, September 26, 2011, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. She had been a resident at The Oaks for 2 years. Visitation will be at 5:00 PM in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe on Friday, September 30. A memorial service will follow at 6:30 PM with Rev. David Brown officiating. Marion was born July 29, 1922 to Walter E. and Annie Mae Hinckley, one of 4 children. She graduated from Ouachita Parish High School in 1940 and attended Business School. Marion worked for the People's Homestead for over 30 years and retired in 1987. She enjoyed family, genealogy, church, travel, and playing cards with her friends. She was a faithful member of Ridge Avenue Baptist Church. Marion was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Walter Hinckley; a sister, Lucille Spears; a nephew, Paul Fields; and 2 nieces, Susan Hinckley and Cheryl Norton. She is survived by her sister, Mildred Fields (Salem, OR); sister-in-law, Sue Hinckley (Monroe); 2 nieces, Linda Roberts (Fairbanks) and Jill Korn (Monroe); 4 nephews, Nelson Jones (Morgan City), Mark and Kerrick Fields (Salem, OR) and David Hinckley (Monroe); a cousin, Marjorie Terry (Nacogdoches, TX); 9 great nieces and nephews, and 7 great-great nieces and nephews, and a "sister" friend, Jean Genaris. Marion's ashes will be placed in the family plot in Hasley Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to Ridge Avenue Baptist Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 29, 2011

Dorothy Duty Mann "Aunt Dorsey" Graveside services for Dorothy Duty Mann, 80 of Point, LA, formerly of Los Angeles, Ca will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, September 30, 2011 at Shady Grove Cemetery, Farmerville, LA, with Mike Kellet officiating under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe, La. Visitation will be 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Thursday at Griffin Funeral Home. Mrs. Mann was born April 10, 1931 in Point, LA and passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2011 in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Mann was a retired factory worker in Los Angeles, CA. Mrs. Mann is preceded in death by her husband, Charlie C. Mann, her son, Bobby C. Mann, and her sisters Deon Duty, Lavonne D. Chislom and Leatrice D. Devillier. Survivors include her sister, Jean D. Pickering (Aunt Shady) and her husband R. B. (Snuffy), daughter-in-law, Shirley S. Mann, two nieces, Kay P. Sanson and her husband Dewey, Sherry D. Hodges, two nephews, Greg Devillier and his wife Donna, Paul Devillier and his wife Traci, and a host of other loved ones. Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 29, 2011

Robert Jack "Jackie" Miller, Jr. Funeral services for Robert Jack "Jackie" Miller, Jr., 79 of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, September 30, 2011 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Jimmie Pyles, Rev. Dale Walker and Rev. Bill Burtt will be officiating. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Miller was born January 18, 1932 in West Monroe, LA and passed away September 27, 2011 in West Monroe. He was retired from Monroe Communications, Inc. as a Radio Technician and was a member of the West Monroe First Church of the Nazarene. Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his parents, Robert J. Miller, Sr. and Hazel Doris Miller. Mr. Miller is survived by his wife of 58 years Doris Glynn Roark Miller; daughters, Rhonda McElduff and husband Frank, Judy Stewart and husband David; sons, Bobby Miller and wife Beth, Gerald Miller and wife Carrie and Jon Miller and wife Becky; grandchildren, Renée McElduff Rachal, Frank McElduff, Jr., Christie McElduff, Christopher McElduff, Lacey Miller Pichoff, Ashley Miller Poole, Connor Miller, Jeremy Miller, Justin Miller, Brittany Miller Morsch, Tyler Miller and Katelyn Miller; 3 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Frank McElduff, Jr., Christopher McElduff, Jeremy Miller, Justin Miller, Tyler Miller, and Connor Miller. Honorary pallbearers will be David Riddle, Frank Swayze, Dr. Bobby Robinson and Dr. Glenn Hummel. Memorials may be made to Esophageal Cancer Research c/o MD Anderson Cancer Center. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 29, 2011

James Walker Moore, Jr. Funeral services for James Walker Moore, Jr. will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, September 30, 2011, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Monroe, with Rev. J. Roddy Taylor, Rev. Bob Burgess, and Rev. Chad Brooks officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Moore was born in Birmingham, Alabama, on August 7, 1924, and died September 27, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Walker Moore and Juliabelle Archibald Moore and son Robert David Moore. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Ann Cluthe Moore and two sons, William Walker Moore and James Cluthe Moore with wife Kathleen Fleming Moore and his sister, Florence Louise Moore Stikes and her husband, Henry Stikes. Grand children are Mary Ann Moore Griffin and husband, Reed; Margaret Alberta Moore; James Cluthe Moore Jr., Aaron August Moore and Daniel Wesley Moore. Great granddaughter is Ansley Madison Griffin. During World War II while serving in the Army as a field artillery reconnaissance party radio operator in the European Theater of Operations he radioed fire missions from observation posts to the guns. His unit advanced through France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and across the Elbe River in Germany into what later became a prearranged part of the Russian occupation zone. After the enemy was no longer visible from the last observation post his unit was withdrawn from combat. The war in Europe ended shortly afterward. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroic achievement. He received a bachelor's degree with a major in industrial design from Auburn University (then Alabama Polytechnic Institute) in 1949 and a master's degree with major in advertising design from the University of Louisiana at Monroe (then Northeast Louisiana University) in 1973. From 1958 to 1982 he was employed as package graphic designer at Graphic Packaging International, Inc. (known formerly by other names). Active in the YMCA, he served as secretary of the Twin Cities YMCA Board of Directors and as president of the Twin Cities Y's Men's Club. As a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church his greatest love was missions. He served in missions leadership positions at St. Paul's UMC, in the Monroe District of The UMC and was also a member of the Louisiana Conference Board of Global Ministries of The UMC. He was appreciative of being named Chair Emeritus of Missions at St. Paul's UMC. After retirement he was actively involved in volunteer work that included adult literacy, urban outreach, work for and at Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge and in faith-based environmental stewardship. He served on the Board of Directors of the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana. Awards received include Service to Mankind by the Monroe Sertoma Club in 1992; Volunteer Conservationist of the Year in 2003 by Louisiana Wildlife Federation, an affiliate of National Wildlife Federation and in 2007 an award for conservation by Monroe Garden Study League, an affiliate of The Garden Club of America. Jim was known for his dry sense of humor. He loved his family, he loved the outdoors and he marveled at God's creation. He authored a collection of nature poems entitled Unilateral Conversations with Nature plus Some Other Stuff, offered for sale at Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Pallbearers will be James Moore, Aaron Moore, Daniel Moore, Reed Griffin, Ed Johnson, and Wallace Hardy. Honorary pallbearers will be Fellowship Retired Men. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The Family requests any memorial gifts be made to St. Paul's UMC, 1901 Lexington Avenue, Monroe, Louisiana 71201; or to Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana 6160 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808; or to Friends of Black Bayou, P.O. Box 9241, Monroe, Louisiana 71211. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 29, 2011

MSGT/E7 Thomas Oliver Roan Graveside Services for MSGT/E7 Thomas Oliver Roan, 76, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, September 30, 2011 at the Calhoun Cemetery in Calhoun, LA with Rev. Jeff Luellen officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Tom was born in Calhoun, LA on December 13, 1934 and passed away in Monroe, LA on September 19, 2011. He retired after 26 years of service from the United States Air Force at Langley AFB, VA, where he was assigned to the1st Tactical Fighter Wing. Tom was a Mason, belonging to Urim Lodge 111 in Calhoun, LA. He is preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Nelda Nolan Roan; son, Thomas Arthur Roan and grandson, Paul Aaron Stoll. Survivors include his daughter, Pamela Roan Lenz and husband, Dale; grandchildren, Nikki Stoll of Las Vegas, NV, Robby Lenz and Tommy Lenz both of Poolesville, MD; and two great grandchildren, Anthony and Dominic Coleman of Las Vegas, NV. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society , Relay For Life , Monroe Chapter. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 29, 2011 Share Share this obituary via e-mail Share this obituary on Facebook Bookmark this obituary Share Guest Book Visit Guest Book View Printed Guest Book Sign Guest Book Ways to help Create a Memorial Website Send Flowers Now Donate to American Cancer Society

Edward Vandel Stamm Edward Vandel Stamm, 78, of Scott, LA. passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2011. Ed was born in Bonita LA. He was a veteran of the US Army. Ed will be remembered for his piano playing and was a jeweler by trade. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and wine making. Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Francis Randolph "Frank" and Josephine McCready Stamm, his grandparents Edward Morgan and Frances Ballard Stamm, John and Jesse "Tempy" McCready, his brothers-in-law, Pierre Sonnier and Charles Couch and a son Edward Clark "Bubba" Stamm. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Evelyn Hains Stamm; Sister, Betty Frances Stamm Couch (Lafayette, LA). Children, Jo Anna Stamm Silberhorn (Sedona, AZ), Anita Lynn Spears (Lake Charles, LA) and Patrick Morgan Stamm (Ft. Bragg, NC). Grandchildren; Daniel Joseph Morgan Suydam (Denham Springs, LA), Chad Stewart Suydam (Lake Charles, LA), Caiden Jace and Lainie Ann (Lake Charles, LA); great-grandchild, Lily-Ann Rae Suydam (Lake Charles, LA) and nieces Vivi (Minneapolis, MN) and Cindy (Lafayette, LA). Great Niece; Victoria Elizabeth Hebert (Lafayette LA). Son-in-Law Mike Silberhorn (Sedona, AZ), Sister-in-Law Jackie Hains Weaver and Brother-in-Law Mike Weaver (Scott, LA) Sister-in-Law Nola Hains and Brother-in-Law George Bootise Hains (Ridge, LA). Thanks to MD Anderson Cancer Center of Houston TX, Concepts of Care Home Health and St Theresa's Hospice of Lafayette LA. Special thanks to caregivers Rose and Madge. Ed donated his body to science. A memorial service will be planned in the future to celebrate Ed's life. The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com Martin & Castille Funeral Home Lafayette, LA. Published in The News Star on September 29, 2011

Avrice Brown, 85 Avrice Brown of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Earl Chelette, 74 Earl Chelette of West Monroe, retired finance officer, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is noon Thursday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe.

Moses O. Coleman Jr., 73 OAK GROVE — Moses Oliver Coleman Jr., a tractor driver, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Nolan Cotton Jr., 54 JONESVILLE — Nolan Robert "Rob" Cotton Jr. died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Young's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Harrisonburg Cemetery.

Luther Couch, 89 SPRING, Texas — Luther Ray Couch died Sept. 17. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, Choudrant. Burial will be in Sibley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Bertha Downs, 48 BASTROP — Bertha Downs, a case worker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Second Baptist Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in Downs Cemetery.

Averline Everett, 71 Averline Everett of Monroe, a housekeeper, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Mary Fuller, 69 MINDEN — Mary Fuller, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home.

Harold C. Hale, 77 LAKE VILLAGE, Ark. — Harold Clayton "Cup Cake & Runt" Hale, a farmer, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is noon until 9 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. Friday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Ravan Cemetery, near Oak Grove.

Alice Hathorn, 93 MONTICELLO — Alice Hathorn, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Wade Baptist Church, Monticello. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Robert M. Hicks, 74 Johnnie Johnson, 93 MINDEN — Johnnie Johnson, a laborer, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at King Solomon Baptist Church. Visitation is Friday at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sheppard St. Cemetery.

Mary L. Johnson, 71 Mary Louise Johnson of Monroe, an educator, died Sept. 20. Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

James F. Kees, 80 ALEXANDRIA — James Francis Kees, operator with Monsanto Corp., died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, Olla. Visitation is 10 a.m. Thursday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Urania Cemetery, Urania, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Olla. Ester Manning, 80 Ester Manning of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Olive Branch Baptist Church. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Alfred Walker, 64 DALLAS — Alfred Walker, formerly of Oak Ridge, a store manager, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Cedar Grove CME Cemetery, Oak Ridge.

Kathleen Wilhite, 69 Kathleen Wilhite of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEGED Bell, Charlotte: 10 a.m. Thursday, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Clark, Terri Lynn: 2 p.m. Thursday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Eaton, Sarah Pauline: 10 a.m. Thursday, Epps Cemetery, Epps. Hensley, Evelyn Booker: 10 a.m. Friday, Fort Necessity Baptist Church, Fort Necessity. Hubbard, Claffert Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Morehouse Baptist Educational Association Building, Bastrop. Jones, Albertha: 1 p.m. Saturday, King David Hopewell Church, Mangham. Jones, Betty: 11 a.m. Saturday, Oneonta Baptist Church, St. Joseph. McAllister, Cecil Howard "Pee Wee": 10 a.m. Thursday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Suggs, Corrie Mae Gilbert: 10 a.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Tucker Sr., Michael Wayde: 10 a.m. Friday, Clarks Baptist Church, Clarks. Walker, Alfred: 11 a.m. Saturday, Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Walker, Ruthie Mae: noon Saturday, Liberty Christian Center, Monroe. Zumbro, James Aubrey: 2 p.m. Thursday, Baskin Baptist Church, Baskin. FUNERAL HOMES should submit death notice information to The News-Star by 4 p.m. daily. Email notices to deathnotices@thenewsstar.com.

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

Mary Louise Smith Johnson Homegoing services for Mary Louise Smith Johnson will be held Saturday, October 1, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. at Miller Funeral Home Chapel, in Monroe, Louisiana. Pastor John Allen, III, of St. Timothy Baptist Church will officiate. She departed this life on September 20, 2011, at Christus St. John Hospital in Nassau Bay, Texas, after a long battle with leukemia. Mary Louise Smith Johnson was born August 10, 1940, in Rochelle, Louisiana, to the union of the late Reese Smith and Lucinda Fleming Smith. She was baptized into the Catholic faith at Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church. She later united with Rose of Sharon Baptist Church and then moved her membership to St. Timothy Baptist Church. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education, Master of Science Degree in Elementary Education, and Master's Plus 30 from Grambling State University. She was employed with the Ouachita Parish School Board for 33 years, and after retirement with OMCAP Headstart. The very essence of love will remain constant in the hearts and minds of her survivors: a daughter, Patricia Blunt of Grand Prairie, TX; a brother, Clorde R. Velt (Audrey) of Columbus, OH; her nieces: Bobbie Bernard (Lawrence) of Los Angeles, CA. Hazel Price (Fred) of Los Angeles, CA, Joyce Palmer (Cecil) of Las Vegas, NV, Althea Denise "Tina" Morris (Benny) of League City, TX, Christine "Christina" Johnson of Los Angeles, CA; her nephews: George Fields, Jr. (Eloise) of Santa Ana, CA, Clorde Fields (Marie) of Thibodeaux, LA, Rickey Fields (Pat) of Monroe, LA, Dave Fields (Arlanda) of Mililani, HI; her best friend, Thelma Robinson of Monroe, LA; her caregivers: Gwendolyn Lowery of Monroe, LA, and Thelma Smith Patterson (Nelson) of Grand Prairie, TX; her "adopted son," Johnny "Osha" Hamilton (Jackie) of Monroe; her god-daughters, Courtney Wyatt and Angela Johnson, both of Monroe, LA; and a host of dear family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make memorial donations in Mrs. Johnson's name to one of the following organizations: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 3636 South I-10 Service Rd., Metairie, LA 70001, 504-837-0945 or MD Anderson Cancer Center, Leukemia Cancer Research, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210, 713-792-3450. Miller Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 30, 2011

Raymond Poché Raymond Poché departed from his physical life on September 26, 2011. He leaves behind his wife of nearly forty years, Diane Barton Poché, children, Kelley Poché Rodriguez and her husband Mario, Barton Poché, Claire Poché, parents Fran and Bob Poché, siblings Robert Poché, Richard Poché, Lisa Evans, Lori Savoie, and Lydia Maxwell and their spouses, as well as his cherished nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. Born in Houston, TX on September 5, 1950 and raised in Louisiana, Raymond graduated from West Monroe High School and the University of Louisiana at Monroe, and served in the US Marine Corp during the Vietnam conflict. He worked in commercial real estate, formerly with A & P Food Stores, Target Corp, Henry S. Miller, the Weitzman Group, and Weingarten Realty as well as teaching with the Urban Land Institute in Washington, D.C. He participated in the restoration of Munger Place in old East Dallas and the revitalization of Holy Trinity Catholic School. Most recently, he was an active member of the Mankind Project, prison outreach, and the Center for Spiritual Living. A memorial celebration is scheduled for 6:30 PM on October 1, 2011 at the Center for Spiritual Living, 4801 Spring Valley Road, Suite 115, Dallas, TX 75244. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Veterans Association North Texas Health Care System, Volunteer Service 135, 4500 S. Lancaster Rd., Dallas, 75216, memo: mental health services, in memory of Raymond Poché. Published in The News Star on September 30, 2011

Timothy Wayne Whitney Memorial services for Timothy Wayne Whitney, 47, of Monroe, will be held at 2:30 PM Sunday, October 2, 2011, at Northminster Church with Dr. Welton Gaddy officiating. Services are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Whitney passed away Thursday, September 22, 2011, at St. Francis Medical Center. He was a member of Northminster Church and was a registered nurse at St. Francis Medical Center for 17 years. He loved gardening, flowers, and was a gourmet cook. Survivors include his parents, Bobby and Shirley Whitney of Winnsboro; sisters, Vickie Givens and husband Dale of Crossett, AR, and Kathy Mitchell and husband Brian of Winnsboro; special partner of 10 years, Stephen Davidson of Monroe; four nieces and nephews, and four great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 1:30 PM until service time Sunday at Northminster Church. Online Registry/Condolences:www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com. Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from September 30 to October 1, 2011

Avrice Brown,85 Avrice Brown of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Friday until service time. Burial will be in Fellowship Cemetery, Caldwell Parish.

W.T. Dean, 78 ROCKY BRANCH — W.T. Dean, a retired pipeline diesel mechanic, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is Saturday one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Crossroads Cemetery.

Robert Gathrite, 62 TALLULAH — Robert John "Rat" Gathrite, a heavy equipment operator, died Sept. 22. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery.

Lucille Harrison 68 TALLULAH — Lucille Harrison, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery.

Robert M. Hicks, 74 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Robert M. Hicks, a retired farmer, died Monday. Memorial services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Elmwood Baptist Church.

Marion E. Hinckley, 89 Marion E. Hinckley of West Monroe, retired bookkeeper from Peoples Homestead, died Monday. Memorial services are 6:30 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-6:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Dorothy Mann, 80 POINT — Dorothy "Aunt Dorothy" Duty Mann, formerly of Los Angeles, a retired factory worker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at Shady Grove Cemetery, Farmerville. Arrangements are under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Rebecca B. Miller, 88 SHREVEPORT — Rebecca Bryant Miller, a Head Start director, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Matthew AME Church, Shreveport. Burial will be in Zion Rest Cemetery under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Robert Miller Jr., 79 Robert Jack "Jackie" Miller Jr. of West Monroe, retired radio technician, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe.

James W. Moore Jr., 87 James Walker Moore Jr. of Monroe, a retired graphic designer for Graphic Packaging, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Annie Newman, 88 Robert G. Pailette, 66 MER ROUGE — Robert G. "Butch" Pailette, formerly of Monroe, a retired Louisiana Department of Corrections employee and retired SFC with the Louisiana National Guard (Co. A 528th Monroe), died Wednesday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Bonne Idee Assembly of God. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Floyd E. Pardue Sr., 67 Floyd E. Pardue Sr. of Monroe, a truck driver, died Aug. 12. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Chelsea C. Patrick, 21 DELHI — Chelsea C. Patrick died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Charity Ann Pillars, 32 PIONEER — Charity Ann Pillars, an employee with Dawson Farms of Delhi, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Margaret W. Richard, 82 RUSTON — Margaret W. Richard, a retired university records coordinator, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter Church. Family hour is Saturday prior to service at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home.

Thomas Roan, 76 Thomas Oliver Roan of West Monroe, retired MSgt./E7 with U.S. Air Force, died Sept. 19. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Friday at Calhoun Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

James Rollins Sr., 67 TALLULAH — James Rollins Sr., grocery retailer, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Tallulah Community Center. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery.

Vera Thomas, 66 Vera Thomas of Sterlington, a cook, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. James Baptist Church, Sterlington. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Evelyn F. Varnell, 60 GRAYSON — Evelyn F. "Corley" Varnell, formerly of Winn Parish, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 9 a.m. Friday until service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

Edward Watkins, 88 WINNSBORO — Edward Watkins, a retired city worker and plumber, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEGED: Coleman Jr., Moses Oliver: 2 p.m. Saturday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Cotton Jr., Nolan Robert "Rob": 10 a.m. Friday, Trinity Presbyterian Church, Jonesville. Downs, Bertha: 2 p.m. Saturday, Second Baptist Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Everett, Averline: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Hale, Harold Clayton "Cup Cake & Runt": 2 p.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Hathorn, Alice: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Wade Baptist Church, Monticello. Hensley, Evelyn Booker: 10 a.m. Friday, Fort Necessity Baptist Church, Fort Necessity. Hubbard, Claffert Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Morehouse Baptist Educational Association Building, Bastrop. Johnson, Johnnie: 2 p.m. Saturday, King Solomon Baptist Church, Minden. Johnson, Mary Louise: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Jones, Albertha: 1 p.m. Saturday, King David Hopewell Church, Mangham. Jones, Betty: 11 a.m. Saturday, Oneonta Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Manning, Ester: 1 p.m. Saturday, Olive Branch Baptist Church, West Monroe. Tucker Sr., Michael Wayde: 10 a.m. Friday, Clarks Baptist Church, Clarks. Walker, Alfred: 11 a.m. Saturday, Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Walker, Ruthie Mae: noon Saturday, Liberty Christian Center, Monroe.