Obits: The Shreveport Times, Caddo Par., Louisian
July 5, 1999 thru July 9, 1999
Submitter: Jan Craven
Date: July 1999
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Obituaries from the Shreveport Times 7/5/1999
DEATHS 7/5/1999
Jackson Parish
Bounds, Dorothy Estelle, 74, of Jonesboro died Saturday; service at 10
a.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home
Chapel, Jonesboro; burial in Jonesboro Cemetery.
Red River Parish
Boone, William Calvin, 77, of Hanna died Sunday; services at 10 a.m.
Wednesday at Rockett-Netties Funeral Home
Chapel, Coushatta; burial in Wallace Cemetery.
Sabine Parish
Effie Mae, 90, of Many died Saturday; services at 10 a.m. today at Warren
Baptist Church; burial in Warren
Cemetery; arrangements by Warren Meadows Funeral Home, Many.
Singletary, Ollie Mae, 70, of Florien died Sunday; visitation from 5 to 10
p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Tuesday at Hixson Funeral Home, Leesville.
Winn Parish
Thompson, Betty Jo, 75, of Winnfield died Sunday; services at 10 a.m.
Tuesday at Southern Funeral Horne Chapel,
Winnfield; burial in Cooktown Cemetery, Ruston
Harrison County, Texas
Pollock, Jack T., 80, of Marshall, Texas, died Saturday; services at 2
p.m. Tuesday at Summit United Methodist
Church, Marshall; burial in Algoma North Cemetery, Marshall; arrangements
by Sullivan Funeral Home, Marshall.
Mattem, Mamie, 86, of Karnack, Texas, died; graveside services at 10 a.m.
Tuesday at St. Joseph's Cemetery,
Marshall, Texas; arrangements by Sullivan Funeral Home, Marshall.
Panola County, Texas
Kirchner, Margaret Louise, of Carthage, Texas, died Sunday; graveside
services at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Carroll
Springs Cemetery, LaRue, Texas; arrangements by Hawthorn Funeral Home,
Carthage.
Shadowens, Esther Wayne, 79, of Carthage, Texas, died Friday; services at
11 a.m. Tuesday at Don Lipsey Funeral
Home Chapel, Carthage; burial in Oddfellows Cemetery.
OBITUARIES
Clydia T. Day, R.N. "Mrs. Lee F. Day"
- SHREVEPORT, LA - Services will be conducted at Centuries Funeral Home
Chapel for Clydia T. Day, age 67, of
Shreveport, LA on Tuesday, July 6, 1999 at 2 p.m. Officiating will be Dr.
Scott Teutsch, pastor of Eastwood Baptist
Church. Interment to follow at Forest Park West Cemetery. Visitation will
be at the funeral home on Monday,
July 5, 1999 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Mrs. Day entered into rest on Friday, July 2, 1999 at Schumpert Medical
Center after a lengthy illness. She was a
native of Fredericksburg, Virginia and a resident of Shreveport, LA since
1955. She was a retired Re
Nurse from Schumpert Medical Center. Mrs. Day was a member of Summer Grove
Baptist Church, the Southwood
High School Band Parents Association, and the Parent Teachers Association.
She was a loving wife, mother and
grandmother, her grandbabies were her life.
Mrs. Day was preceded in death by one son, Lee F. Day, Jr.; and her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Tarver. She is
survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Lee F. Day; four daughters,
Cynthia Day Neely and husband, Richard H.
Neely, Jr. of Monroe, LA, Sandra L. Day of Haughton, LA, Cheryl Ann
Fletcher and husband, William Fletcher of
Shreveport, LA, Susan Michelle Day Haley and husband, Robbin D. Haley of
Shreveport, LA; one son, Lee E. Day
and wife, Lori A. Day of Shreveport, LA; .two sisters, Dotsie Miller and
husband, Ronald Miller of Clearwater, FL, and
Elaine Martin of Shreveport, LA; seven grandchildren, Morgan and Lindsay
Neely, Nicole and Shannon Fletcher,
Wesley and Ashley Day and Heather E. Haley.
Pallbearers will be Richard H. Neely, Jr., William Fletcher, Lee E. Day,
Wesley Day, Robbin Haley and Roy Morris.
Honoray pallbearers will be James Barnett, John Nugent, Gary Anderson,
Steven Nattin, Bill Bishop, and Randy
Burroughs.
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Mrs. Ezell Lewis McIlveene
HAYNESVILLE, LA - Funeral services for Mrs, Ezell Lewis McIlveene, aged 87
of Shongaloo, LA, will be held
Monday, July 5, 1999 at 3 p.m. in the Old Shongaloo Methodist Church with
the Rev. Kerry Burns officiating. Burial
will follow in the Old Shongaloo Cemetery.
Mrs. McIlveene died Saturday, July 3, 1999 at 11:55 p.m. in her daughters
residence in Minden, LA after a long illness.
Visitation will be Monday, July 5, 1999 after 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., then in
the Old Shongaloo Methodist Church after 2
p.m. until services at 3 p.m.
Mrs, McIlveene was a native and life long resident of Shongaloo, LA. She
was a member of the Old Shongaloo
Methodist Church, She loved playing and listening to music, especially
singing along with Gospel Music.
Survivors are daughter, Mrs. Doris Helen McIlveene Matthews and her
fiancee Ronald Tastet of Minden, LA; sister-in-
law, Mrs. Zelma Wynn Lewis of Shongaloo, LA; sisters, Mrs. Eril Morgan of
Shongaloo, LA, Mrs. Ova Duke of
Lafayette, LA and Mrs. Doris Prothro of Minden, LA; grandchildren, Diane
Matthews Spurlock of Lake Charles, LA
and Timothy Allen Matthews of Dallas, TX; great-grandchildren, Thomas Judd
Spurlock of Lake Charles, LA, Whitney
Helen Spurlock of Lake Charles, LA and Aaron Burnham Matthews of Dallas,
TX
She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years until he died in
1993, Mr. Thomas McIlveene, a
greatgrandson, Jared Spurlock; a brother, J.S. Lewis and three sisters,
Irma Legget, Avalee Ewing and Etola Pruitt.
Special thanks and recognition to ,Vada Huey who sat and cared for her,
Minden Hospital and Staff, Minden Home
Health and the North West Regional Hospice Service, as well as, Dr. Carl
Hines.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Lewis, Robert Lewis, Jason Lewis, Coy Morgan,
Norin Duke and Dr. Carl Hines.
Services are under direction of Bailey Funeral Home of Haynesville.
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David Paul Wilson
SHREVEPORT, LA - Mr. David Paul Wilson of Shreveport passed away on
Friday, July 2, 1999 at the age of 45. He
was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on September 23, 1953. The Wilson family
soon settled in Vivian, Louisiana. David
was a honor student at North Caddo High School, where he was drum major of
the band, and graduated in 1971.
David graduated with honors from Louisiana Tech University in 1975 where
he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree
in Business, and continued his professional education by earning a
Doctorate of Juris Prudence from the Louisiana
State University School of Law in 1978. David was a highly respected
attorney in the legal community practicing law
in the Shreveport area for the past 21 years. He was a full partner in the
firm of Wilson and Stephens. David took
great pride in helping people through his profession, and was a member of
the Louisiana Bar Association, the
Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association, the Shreveport Bar Association, the
American Trail Lawyers Association, the
Christian Legal Society, and was on the Advisory Board of the ArkLaTex
Crisis Pregnancy Center.
A long time member of Trinity Heights Baptist Church, David taught Sunday
School for many years and was actively
involved in many community service related activities. Out of his love for
youth, he became a certified coach with the
National Youth Sports Coaches Association and coached church-affiliated
boys baseball and girls softball teams for
13 years. For many years he taught in the Royal Ambassador program of the
church. As an ordained Deacon for 19
years, David served in many capacities including chairman of the Deacon
Body. For 12 years he served on the
Education Committee of Trinity Heights Christian Academy. From 1991-1996,
David was on the Education Board of
the Mississippi Private School Association, serving on the Executive
Committee for three years. David loved hymns
and often assisted in his church worship services by playing his trombone
in an instrumental ensemble. Committed
to Christian principles and strong convictions about the Bible and the
Word of God, David was a member of the
Shreveport East Chapter of the Gideons International. A kind, competent
and compassionate man with a warm heart
and a great sense of humor, David will be remembered by countless friends,
professional peers, and most of all by
his loving family,
David Wilson's greatest joy was that of being with his family even with
the demands of his profession and many
responsibilities, he consistently made time for and demonstrated deep love
and concern for his wife of twenty years,
Beverly Taylor Wilson. He truly modeled Christian character and fatherly
love for each of his children: Amy Elizabeth
Wilson, age 18; Jason Paul Wilson, age 15; and Laura Lee Wilson, age 12.
David was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Ralph S. Briggs,
Sr. and Mildred Van Horn Briggs, his
paternal grandparents W. P. and Mary Emma Wilson, and his father, Mr.
Donald B. Wilson,
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July 6, 1999 Shreveport Times
DEATHS
Caddo Parish
Deen, Reba, 87, of Shreveport died; services at 2 p.m.
Wednesday at Landmark Baptist Church. Fort Worth, Texas;
burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Fort Worth; arrangements by
Centuries Memorial Funeral Home, Shreveport.
Jackson Parish
Peel, Shelby, 72, of Ruston died Monday; services pending;
arrangements by Edmonds Funeral Horne, Jonesboro.
Lincoln Parish
Youngblood, Duel Lynn, 62, of Dubach died Monday; services at
2 p.m. Wednesday at Corinth Baptist Church;
burial in Corinth Cemetery; arrangements by Owens Memorial
Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston,
Natchitoches Parish
Edens, Kenneth T. "Ken" Sr., 68, of Natchitoches died
Saturday: services at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Blanchard-St.
Denis Funeral Home Chapel.
Remo, Floyd Ray, 52, of Cloutierville died Friday; services
at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. John the Baptist Catholic
Church; burial in Cloutierville Catholic Cemetery;
arrangements by Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home, Natchitoches.
Sabine Parish
Flenniken, Homer, 73, of Hornbeck died Monday; services
pending; arrangements by Warren Meadows Funeral
Home, Many.
Webster Parish
Wilkins, Wanda D., 52, of Minden died Sunday; services at 10
a.m. Wednesday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Minden Chapel; burial in Gardens of Memory Cemetery.
Harrison County, Texas
Kennedy, Virginia, 80, of Marshall died Monday: services
pending; arrangements by Sullivan Funeral Home.
Mattern, Mamie, 86, of Karnack died Sunday; graveside
services at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph's Catholic
Cemetery; arrangernents by Sullivan Funeral Home, Marshall.
Rogers, Lillian, 88, of Avinger died Sunday; services
pending; arrangements by Sullivan Funeral Home, Marshall.
Panola County, Texas
Bailey, Berniece, 86, of Carthage died Sunday; services at 2
p.m. today at Jimerson Funeral Home Chapel; burial in
Rehobeth Cemetery.
Shelby County, Texas
Griffith, Catherine, 89, of Center died Monday; services at
10 a.m. Wednesday at Watson & Sons Funeral Home;
burial in Oaklawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Owens, David Wayne, 19, of Logansport died Saturday: services
at 11 a.m. today at Watson & Sons Funeral Home,
Center; burial in County Line Cemetery, Rusk County,
Alta F. Kazee
SHREVEPORT, LA - A memorial service for Alta F. Kazee will be held at 10
a.m., Wednesday, July 7, 1999 at Berean Baptist Church in Keithville, LA.
Officiating will be Rev. Randy Johnson, pastor of Berean Baptist Church.
Burial will be in Pratt. Kansas.
Mrs. Kazee, 84, a native of Kansas and a resident of
Shreveport, passed away Friday, July 2, 1999 in Shreveport.
She was a member of Brookwood Baptist Church and a former
member of Berean Baptist Church where she
attended for many years.
Mrs. Kazee was preceded in death by her husband Arthur Kazee,
her twin brother, Clarence F. Kocher and her son,
Earl D. Tompkins.
She is survived by one daughter, Florence Mitchell of
Shreveport: one son, Robert Tompkins and wife, Sue of Red
Oak, TX; granddaughter, Charlotte Blount Teer and husband,
Jeff of Shreveport; great grandsons, Cory and Aaron
Teer of Shreveport; numerous other grandchildren, great
grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
The family wishes to express a special thanks to Hospice for
their loving care and devotion and also to the staff of
The Guest House.
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William Calvin Boone
HANNA, LA - Funeral services for William Calvin Boone, 77, of
Hanna, Louisiana, will be held at 10 a.m.,
Wednesday, July 7, 1999, in the Chapel of Rockett-Nettles
Funeral Home with Sister Margaret Bonnette officiating.
Interment will follow in the Wallace Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 6 p.m. until
8 p.m., Tuesday, July 6, 1999.
Mr. Boone was a veteran of World War II and a retired farmer.
He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather,
and a good neighbor.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wiley and Augusta
Dickerson Boone; two sisters, Odessa Sullivan and
Estelle Beard; and a granddaughter, Connie Durham. He is
survived by his wife, Betty Crow Boone of Hanna, LA~
two daughters, Lola Boone and Randa Durham, both of
Shreveport, LA; one son, Don Cave and wife, Stephanie of
Baton Rouge, LA: five grandchildren, Tammy Dailey, Debora
Durham, Chris, Michael, and Patrick Caee; three great-
granddaughters; two sisters, Mable Hinds and Vivian Rogers.
Pallbearers will be Billy Peek, Terral and Jerry Hinds,
Chris, Mike, and Pat Cave. Honorary pallbearers will be A. J.
Cranford and Lonnie Calhoun
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to
a do 4
Foundation, 2408 East 70th St., Shreveport LA 71105.
Services under the direction of Rockett-Nettles Funeral Home,
P.O. Box 331, Coushatta, LA 71019,
(318) 932-4362
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Beatrice Callen Baughman
SHREVEPORT, LA - Services for Beatrice Callen Baughman, 74,
of Bossier City, will be held at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday,
July 6, 1999 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Southside Chapel with
Bro. Durell Tuberville officiating. Interment will
follow in Centuries Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Baughman died Saturday, July 3, 1999 in Bossier City, LA
following a lengthy illness.
She was preceded in death by her son, David Baughman.
Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Charles Edward
Baughman of Bossier City; two sons, Dennis Baughman
and wife, Kay of Monroe; Donnie Baughman and wife Vicki of
Shreveport; one daughter, Eileen Bryant of Bossier
City; two brothers, Shay Callen of Homer and Reverend Don
Callen of Rochester, MN; one sister, Flora Sistrunk of
Carthage, TX; nine grandchildren; and two great-
grandchildren.
Members of the Shreveport Fire Department will serve as
pallbearers.
Visitation will be at the funeral home from 11:30 a.m. until
1:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Southside Chapel 687-1256
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Preston Vaughan Evers
SHREVEPORT, LA - Memorial services for Preston Vaughan Evers,
59, will be held at 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, July
7, 1999 at Broadmoor Baptist Church Memorial Chapel.
Officiating will be Dr. Tom Harrison, assistant pastor of
Broadmoor Baptist Church.
Mr. Evers died on Tuesday, June 15, 1999 in Anaheim, CA
following a sudden illness. He was a native and resident
of Shreveport, LA. Mr. Evers was employed with J.B. Hunt
trucking and graduated from C.E. Byrd High School and
attended the University of Houston and Steven F. Austin,
He was preceded in death by his father Preston Brown.
Mr. Evers is survived by his mother, Louise V. Evers; two
daughters, Melanie Barber and husband Bennie of,
Willmington, NC and Kimberly E. Webster of Arlington, TX two
brothers, James E. Evers and Albert A. Evers both of
Shreveport, LA; and four grandchildren.
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Barbara Jean Jordan
SHREVEPORT, LA - Funeral services for Barbara Jean Jordan,
60, will be held at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 7,
1999 at Rose-Neath Southside Chapel. Burial will follow in
Forest Park West Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on
Tuesday.
Mrs. Jordan passed away on July 2, 1999 at John's Hopkins
Medical Center in Baltimore, MID due to complications
from back surgery. She was a native and life long resident of
Shreveport, LA. She retired as a District Manager of the
United States Railroad Retirement Board after 37 years of
service.
She was preceded in death by her father, Obie Martin, Sr.
She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Jack Jordan of
Shreveport; mother, Essie Martin of Shreveport, LA: one
son, Mark Jordan of Dallas, TX; one sister, Martha Walker and
husband, Bobby of Shreveport; one brother, Obie
Martin Jr., of Simsberry, CT; numerous nieces and nephews
whom she loved dearly and many close friends.
Pallbearers will be Rusty Jordan, Randy Jordan, Greg Jordan,
Robert Walker, James Arnold and Bill Frasiet
The family suggests memorials may be made to St. Judes
Children's Hospital.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Southside Chapel 687-1256
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Joseph G. K. Ingham
BOSSIER CITY, LA - Funeral services for Joseph G. K. Ingham,
66, will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 7,
1999 at Rose-Neath Bossier Chapel. Officiating will be Father
Richard Pusch, pastor of Our Lady of the Blessed
Sacrament. Entombment will follow at Forest Park West
Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by 12th District
Department of LA, Veterans of Foreign Wars-Honor Guard.
Funeral home visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.,
Tuesday, July 6,1999 at the funeral home.
Mr. Ingham passed away Sunday, July 4, 1999 at Summit
Hospital after a long battle with lung disease. He was a
native of LaCrosse, WI and was a resident of Bossier City,
LA, Mr. Ingham was a retired Air Force Msgt, having
spent 22 years active duty serving as a Inflight Refueler. He
was a proud life member of the Elks Lodge and V. F. W.
Post 5951.
He is survived by his ex wife, Marilyn Ingham Murray;
daughters, Deborah Ingham and Denise Ingham; son-in-law, Al
Wassef; five grandchildren, Rachel and Brant Ingham: Michael,
Christina and Audrey Wassef; older brother, Ken and
wife, Alice; younger sister, Margaret and husband Bob Suhr: a
host of friends; He will be missed dearly and thought
of lovingly every day.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home Bossier Chapel 687-1256
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Stephen E. Vise
SHREVEPORT, LA - Funeral services for Stephen E. Vise, 52,
will be held at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 7, 1999
at Broadmoor United Methodist Church. Officiating will be Dr.
Edward R. Thomas, retired United Methodist minister.
Burial will follow in Forest Park St. Vincent Cemetery.
Funeral home visitation will be Tuesday, July 6, 1999 from 5
p.m. until 7 p.m.
Mr. Vise passed away on Sunday, July 4, 1999 at his residence
after a heart attack. He was a native of Horner, LA
and a resident of Shreveport, LA. Mr. Vise was a
Self-Employed Recruiter and graduate of Louisiana Tech
University.
He was preceded in death by his father, William P. Vise
He is survived by his wife, Ann Allison Vise; daughters,
Allison Vise Finch and husband, Todd of Austin, TX and
Emily Vise of Los Angeles, CA.
The family requests that donations may be made to the charity
of donors choice.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home Marshall St. Chapel 222-0348
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Also appearing in today's paper were obits for Mr. Edward
Stedman Gunning, David Paul Wilson, and Thomas
Hutchinson, Jr.
These are repeats from yesterdays paper.
In addition to his wife and children, he is survived by his mother, Mrs.
Patsy Briggs Wilson ATM his brother, Mr.
Donny Wilson, Loved as Uncle David, he is also survive; by one niece and
five nephews. He wi11 be deeply missed
also by his parents-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Taylor and his Brother and
Sister-in-law, Randall and Adara Price.
Visitation to the family of David Paul Wilson will be held at Osborn's
Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 6, from 11:30
a.m. until 1:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Funeral services will
be Wednesday, July 6 at 11:00 a.m. at
Osborn's Funeral Home in Shreveport, with interment following at Rose
Neath Cemetery. Officiating will be Dr. Drew
Landry, pastor of Trinity Heights Baptist Church, assisted by Rev. J. C.
Clement, and Mr. Gerald Stephens.
Pallbearers will be Kenny Hawthorne, Ricky Couch, Bobby Rosett, John Good,
Roger Johnson, Wes Pixley, Dan
Caldwell and Larry McKinney. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Wilson,
Gerald Stephens, Rob Shadoin, and the
Deacons of Trinity Heights Baptist Church. Memorials may be sent to
Trinity Heights Baptist Church.
"Well done, good and faithful servant."
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Lloyd C. Doty
RINGGOLD, LA
Services for Lloyd C. Doty, 67, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 5,
1999 at Rockwell Funeral Home Chapel,
Ringgold, La. Officiating will be Rev. Don Woodard. Interment will be at
Liberty Hill Cemetery, Bienville, La.
Mr. Doty passed away Saturday, July, 3, 1999. He was born August 4, 1931
in Longview, TX and was retired from
South Central Bell after 32 years. Member of Ringgold First Baptist
Church, Masonic Lodge #156, Shreveport
Scottish Rite and a Korean War Veteran.
He is survived by his wife Hazel Smith Doty; son, Michael Doty; daughter,
Sheila Dodge; two brothers; two sisters;
three grandchildren; four step-children; nine step-grandchildren; 11
step-great-grandchildren.
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Mr. Edward Stedman Gunning
SHREVEPORT, LA - Services for Edward Stedman Gunning will be held at 3:30
p.m., Tuesday, July 6, 1999, at the
Osborn Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at the Greenwood
Cemetery at Greenwood, LA. Mr. Gunning
passed away on July 4, 1999, at Willis-Knighton Pierremont Hospital. He
was a long time resident of Belcher, LA,
currently residing at Riverview Nursing Home in Bossier City, LA.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m, until 7 p.m., Monday at Osborn Funeral
Home. Mr. Gunning was preceded in death by
his parents, Mary Johnson Gunning and Leo Gunning, and two sisters, Mrs.
Joanna Lachs Gunning Magale and
Mrs. Julia Holmes Gunning Shuler Weiche, all of Shreveport, LA.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-five years. Burette Elizabeth Moncrief
Gunning, one daughter, Mary Elizabeth
Lester and husband, Clyde Charlie Lester, Jr., of Shreveport, LA; nieces,
Sonya Shuler Attaway and husband,
Wesley Attaway, of Shreveport, LA, Sandra Shuler Crawford and husband,
William Crawford, of Baton Rouge, LA,
and Sharon Shuler Long of Springfield, VA: one nephew, Dr. Stanton Earl
Shuler and wife, Adriene, of New Orleans,
LA; and a host of great nieces and nephews.
Mr. Gunning was born August 25, 1908, in Shreveport, LA, where he grew up
and attended local schools. He was
also enrolled in Virginia Military Institute for one year. He graduated
from C.E. Byrd High School in 1926.
On Labor Day, 1926, he began employment with Mr. W.K. Henderson at the
Henderson Iron Works. Later, when Mr.
Henderson established radio station KWKH, Mr. Gunning became a radio
personality with duties as announcer and
host of a late night call-in request and dedication record program from
Kennonwood, LA. Eventually, his duties also
included being a transmitter engineer at Dixie, LA. As the station grew in
popularity, many people came to recognize
Mr. Henderson's familiar early morning greeting, "How are the needles
kicking, Stedman?", a reference to the
growing power and reputation of the station.
Mr. Gunning's lifetime spanned an interesting period in the history and
development of the City of Shreveport and the
State of Louisiana. When Huey Long was traveling the state in his bid for
governor, Mr. Gunning was asked to
accompany him and set up the necessary broadcasting equipment to carry
his speeches on KWKH Radio. During this time, he had many unusual
expeiences.
He retired from KWKH in 1978, after having been employed there for
fifty-two years. During that time, he was seldom
absent and was always willing to do whatever was asked of him. He was
awarded a plaque with the inscription, "Consistency, thou art a jewel".
His family was prominent in early Shreveport affairs. His great
grandfather, Captain William Holmes, labored to help
clear the log jam known as the "Red River Raft", so that the Red River
would again be open for navigation. The
Holmesville Subdivision in Shreveport is named for his family.
Mr. Gunning's grandfather, Thomas Clay Johnson, owned a brickyard which
manufactured bricks for many of the
early downtown buildings. Among Mr. Gunning's treasured possessions was a
brick from one of these buildings that
was demolished to make way for a more modern structure.
Mr. Gunning was a devoted husband and family man. As a young man, he was
interested in community affairs,
holding memberships in the Belcher United Methodist Church, the Lions'
Club of Belcher, and was Scout Master of
Boy Scout Troop 94. For several years, he was Commissioner in Charge for
the voting precinct at Belcher. He was
interested in other people, and never failed to help when called upon.
The family wishes to thank Dr. S. Germaine Cassierre for his competent,
and compassionate care during Mr.
Gunning's illness. We are also grateful to his faithful caregivers; and
companions, Betty Wyatt, Ann McDonald,
Betty Johnson, Julie McCann, and Jo Williams. These ladies cared for him,
loved him, entertained him, and
generally helped him to have a better quality of life
He will be sadly missed by his family and all who knew him.
Osborn Funeral Home 865-8426
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Eugene Howard Sims, Jr.
RUSTON, LA - Funeral services for Eugene Howard Sims, Jr., 84, will be
held at 2 p.m., Monday, July 5, 1999
Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, Officiating will be Dr. Michael Hawley,
Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery
under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston,
Mr. Sims died Saturday, July 3, 1999 in Ruston, LA following a brief
illness.
Mr. Sims was preceded in death by his parents, Lillie Elizabeth Caskey and
Eugene Howard Sims, Sr., brother,
William Clark Sims and sister, Lucille Elizabeth Hammons.
He is survived by his wife, Lucille Valentine Sims of Ruston, LA; two
sisters, Mary Margaret Hogan of Waskom, TX,
Lillie Mae Logue of Homer, LA; several nephews and nieces.
Pallbearers will be Rodney Colvin, Gary Colvin, Wayne Hammons, Layne
Hammons. Max Hammons, and Eugene
Guy.
Honorary pallbearers will be Ronnie Hammons, Billy Jacobs and Tyler
Jacobs.
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Florence Lance Hawley (Mrs. Eugene E. Hawley, Sr.)
SHREVEPORT, LA - Funeral services for Mrs. Florence Lance Hawley will be
held at 2 p,m., Tuesday, July 6, 1999
at Osborn Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Ira R. Schilling
of Haughton Southern Methodist Church.
Interment will follow at Centuries Memorial Cemetery, Visitation will be
held at Osborn Funeral Home from 6 p.m.
until 8 p.m. on Monday, July 5, 1999.
Mrs. Hawley died at 11:20 p.m., Saturday, July 3, 1999 following a lengthy
illness. She was a native of Kansas City,
MO and a resident of Shreveport for 52 years. She was a loving wife,
mother, grandma and "G.G." She devoted her
life to caring for her family and her home. She was a member of the
Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. Hawley was preceded in death by her father and mother, Charles and
Sarah Jane Lance, her husband of 49
years, Eugene E. Hawley, Sr.; her son, Eugene E. Hawley, Jr., seven
brothers and one sister.
She is survived by a daughter, Doris Ann Hawley Kunzman and husband,
Kenneth; one daughter-in-law, Marie
Hitchcock Hawley; seven grandchildren, Jeffrey L. Hawley and wife, Pam of
Monroe, LA, David A. Hawley and wife,
Suzanne of Metairie, LA, Eugene E. "Hap" Hawley, III of Shreveport, LA,
Judi K. Loe and husband, Bruce, Jr. of
Hope, AR, Heather K. Myers and husband, Harrell, Maribeth K. Howard and
husband, Johnny, all of Shreveport, LA
and Sara K. Terry and husband, Wally III of Woodstock, GA: 12 great
grandchildren and one great-great-
granddaughter.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons, grandsons-in-law and great grandson,
Bruce, Ill.
The family requests that memorials be made to Billy Graham Ministries and
St. Jude's Childrens Research Hospital
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Dr. Joe E.
Holoubek, Dr. Alan J. Borne and the loving
staff at Riverview Nursing Home in Bossier City, LA. A special thanks to
sitters, Jean Broadwell and Jan Barnes.
Osborn Funeral Home 865-8426
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Mr. Brandon Glenn English
ATHENS, LA - Funeral services for Mr. Brandon Glenn English, 28 yrs., will
be held at 3 p.m., Monday, July 5,1999
at First Baptist Church of Homer, LA Officiating will be Dr. James Simeon.
Burial will be in New Hope Baptist Church
Cemetery in Athens, LA
Mr. English passed away Saturday, July 3, 1999 in Athens, LA. He was born
in Minden, LA and was an instrument
technician for Brown and Root. He was Baptist.
Fie was preceded in death by his grandparents, Glenn and Lola Sherrill and
Kasper and Louise English and one
uncle, Bobby Sherrill.
He is survived by his mother, Brenda English of Athens. LA; father, Alva
English of Homer, LA; special aunt and
uncle, Glenda and Ronnie Broughton of Minden, LA; cousins, Jason Broughton
and Jennifer Sunes; and host of
aunts, uncles, and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be Greg McHam, Whit Perry, Jason Broughton, Scott
Ferguson, Jamie Dixon and Kevin Hammond.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Homer Chapel, 318-927-6110
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Thomas Hutchinson, Jr.
SHREVEPORT, LA - Thomas Hutchinson, Jr., passed away at his residence on
July 3, 1999 at the age of 70 after a
courageous battle with cancer. Services will be held at Calvary Baptist
Church at I p.m. on July 6, 1999. Pastor and
friend, Rev. W.D. Martin, Jr., will officiate in the services assisted by
family friends Rev. H.S. Fuller and Rev. Dick
Martin, with the burial to follow at Centuries Memorial on Mansfield Road.
The family will receive friends at Rose-
Neath Southside from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on July 5, 1999.
With the exception of 2 years in California during the time of the Korean
Conflict, Mr. Hutchinson's entire life was
spent in Shreveport. He was born the second son of T P. and Ida Chandler
Hutchinson at their home in the Cedar
Grove area, now a part of Shreveport. He attended Fairfield Elementary
School and graduated from G.E. Byrd High
School in 1946. Following graduation, he went to work for Southwestern
Electric Power Co., and retired after 40
years of service. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp.
Tom was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where he was department
director of the Adult 5 Sunday School
Department and Leader of the "Keenagers" Senior Adult Group. He also was
active in the music ministry at Calvary
as a part of the Sanctuary Choir. He enjoyed participating in the men's
quartet and singing duets with his wife. For
many years he was a member of the S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A., Society for the
Preservation and Encouragement of Barber
Shop Quartet Singing in America, and loved the sound of four part harmony.
He also loved the outdoors and enjoyed
the wildlife resources of our state where he spent many hours hunting and
fishing.
Mr. Hutchinson was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Cyrus
Hutchinson. He is survived by his wife
of 30 years, Sharon Carraway Hutchinson; two sons, Thomas Howard
Hutchinson of Abilene, TX; Richard Alan
Hutchinson and wife, Helen of Shreveport; one daughter, Chris Zeller and
husband, "Skip"; two step-sons. Randy
Collette and wife, Diane of Shreveport and Russell Collette and wife,
Molly of Baton Rouge; one stepdaughter, Jodi
Penn and husband, Mike of Shreveport; one brother, H.P. Hutchinson and
wife, Dolly of Berryville, AR, two sisters,
Norma Juneau and Esther Rodrigues, both of Shreveport; 13 grandchildren
and 2 great-grandchildren, Nieces and
Nephews and a host of friends.
Pallbearers will be V.A. Wallace, Jim Theriot, Alan Kelly, Bobby Parker,
Leo Cryer, Jimmy Jones. Honorary
pallbearers will be Donald Willett, Men of Calvary Baptist Church Joshua
Class.
In lieu of flowers the family requests you make memorial contributions to
Calvary Baptist Church, 9333 Linwood
Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71106, or to Schumpert Hospice, One Saint Mary
Place, Shreveport, LA 71101, or the
charity of your choice.
The family would like to thank Drs. Melissa Breitling and Johnny B. Craig,
the entire staff of Schumpert Hospice for
the compassionate and loving care.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Southside Chapel 687-1256
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Celia Ford King
HOMER, LA - Services for Celia Ford King will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday,
July 6, 1999 at the First United
Methodist Church in Homer, LA. Interment will follow at Arlington Cemetery
in Homer. Officiating will be Rev. David
Dietzel and Rev. Terrell Lowe.
She was preceded in death by her son, Curtis Richard Brooks and father,
Curtis James Ford
Mrs. King is survived by her hus-
band, John William King; three daugh-
ters, Jeri Ann Russo and husband,
Glynn Russo of New Iberia, LA, Lisa D.
Brooks of Sacramento, CA. Renee
Brooks Cason of Bossier City, LA; one
daughter-in-law, Rhonda Brooks of
Bossier City, LA; mother, Mildred Ford
of Bossier City, LA; mother-in-law, Flo-
rence King of Homer, LA; two sisters,
Carolyn Janie Wood and husband,
Lawrence Wood of Diana, TX and
Louise Holdsworth of Bossier City;
eleven grandchildren; numerous
nieces, nephews and many friends.
Pallbearers will be Donnie Morgan, Todd Nelson, Steve Rambo, Joe Connor,
Ed Boiling and Rob Biedenweg.
Mrs. King was a member of the First United Methodist Church where she sang
in the choir, member of Ladies Day
at Homer Country Club and the Fun Dinner Club, Mrs. King attended the LA
Methodist Cursillo #68.
Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 7 p,m., Monday, July 5, at Rose-Neath
Funeral Home in Homer, LA.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to First United Methodist Church,
Homer, LA or St. Jude Children Hospital
in Memphis, TN.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home Homer Chapel, 318-927-6110
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Archie G. West
SAREPTA, LA - Archie G. West, age 86, of Sarepta, Louisiana, died July 3,
1999 at the IHS Nursing Home in
Minden. Louisiana.
Mr. West served in the United States Army, and was a veteran of WW II. He
retired as a truck driver for International
Paper Co. in 1976,
He was preceded in death by one son. Bruce West.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Verna West, of Minden, Louisiana;
four daughters, Jeri Hilburn of Springhill,
Louisiana, Maxine Britz of Bossier City, Louisiana, Jaunice Goldsby of
Houston, Texas, Jody Henigan of Conway,
Arkansas: one son, Randy West of Houston, Texas; 14 grandchildren: 30
great grandchildren,
Services will be held at The Smith Funeral Home Chapel at Taylor, Arkansas
at 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 6, 1999 with
the Bro. Leon Troutman officiating with burial following in the Sarepta
Cemetery, Sarepta, Louisiana under the
direction of Smith Funeral Home of Stamps, Arkansas.
The family will be at the funeral home in Taylor, AR from 6 p.m. tit 9
p.m., Monday night for visitation.
See OBITUARIES, Page 5B
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Frank Don Deaton
SHREVEPORT, LA - Funeral services for Frank Don Deaton, 68, will be held
at 1 p.m., Tuesday, July 6, 1999 at
Rose-Neath Marshall St. Chapel. Officiating will be Sister Teresa Kile of
Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. Burial will
be at Forest Park, St. Vincent Avenue.
Funeral home visitation will be Monday, July 5th from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m.
and Tuesday, July 6th from 7 a.m. until
service time.
Mr. Deaton passed away Saturday, July 3, 1999 in Shreveport, LA following
a lengthy illness. He was born in
Muskogee, OK and was a resident of Shreveport for 40 years. He was a
retired Boilermaker from Local #79 and
member of Joppa Lodge #362, Shriners, Scottish Rite, 32nd Degree Mason and
Eastern Star.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Stella Mae Deaton;
brother, Gene Deaton.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Betty Deaton of Shreveport, LA;
daughter, Nadine Deaton Ice and husband,
Matt of Bossier City, LA; son, Ben Deaton and wife, Dell of Bossier City,
LA; grandchildren, Christina Deaton,
Amber Deaton, David Deaton, Mason Griffin, Daniel Deaton, Mikie LeClare
and Tyler LeClare; brothers, Johnny and
Jimmy Deaton; numerous Nieces and Nephews.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Lonadier, Matt Ice, Tommy Divinney, Chuck
Bowman, Joe Fields, and Jim LeClare.
The family requests memorials be made to the Shriners
Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Marshall St. Chapel, 222-0348
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Bienville Parish
Henson, Pearley Mae, 74, of Castor died Friday; services at
noon Thursday at New Friendship Baptist Church; burial
in Ebenezer Cemetery; arrangements by Jenkins Funeral Home,
Mansfield.
Bossier Parish
Incham, Joseph Gorden, 66, of Bossier City died Sunday;
services at 10 a.m. today at Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Bossier Chapel; burial in Forest Park Cemetery, St. Vincent
Ave.
Caddo Parish
Bryant, Homer C. Sr., 74, of Shreveport died Monday; services
at 1 p.m. Thursday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Southside Chapel; burial in Centuries Memorial Park Cemetery.
Hawthorne, Laura G., 69, of Shreveport died Monday; services
pending; arrangements by Osborn Funeral Home.
Pine, Jack Samuel Sr., 74, of
McLeod, Texas died Monday; services at 10 a.m. Thursday at
McGuire Funeral Home Chapel, Vivian; burial in Good
Exchange Cemetery, McLeod.
DeSoto Parish
Lightfoot, Ruby, 92, of Mansfield died Sunday; services
pending; arrangements by Rose-Neath Funeral Home,
Mansfield.
Lincoln Parish
Forbes, Laura T., 86, of Ruston died Sunday; graveside
services at 2 p.m. Thursday at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort
Worth, Texas; arrangements by Kilpatrick Funeral Home,
Ruston.
Ricks, Robert, 79, of Ruston died
Monday; services at 4 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home
Ruston Chapel; burial in Mineral Springs Cemetery,
Mineral Springs.
Sabine Parish
Flenniken, 73, of Hornbeck died Monday; services at 10 a.m.
today at Oak Grove Baptist Church; burial in Fort
Jessup Cemetery; arrangements by Warren Meadows Funeral Home,
Many.
Winn Parish
Smiley, Jamie Leigh, 18, of Calvin died Monday; services at 2
p.m. today at First Baptist Church: burial in Garden of
Memories Cemetery; arrangements by Southern Funeral Home,
Winnfield.
Harrison County, Texas
Kennedy, Virginia Lael Bowser, 80, of Marshall died Monday;
graveside services at 10 a.m. Thursday at Yates
Cemetery, Scottsville; arrangements by Sullivan Funeral Home,
Marshall.
Panola County, Texas
Cox, Noel Glenn, 93, of Carthage died Monday; services at 11
a.m. Thursday at Don Lipsey Funeral Home Chapel;
burial in Mount Zion Cemetery, Panola County.
Holder, Claud L. (Bill) Jr., 74, of Las Vegas, formerly of
Long Branch died Friday; graveside services at Boynton
Cemetery, Long Branch; arrangements by Don Lipsey Funeral
Home, Carthage.
Homer C. Bryant, Jr.
SHREVEPORT, LA - Mr. Homer C. Bryant, Jr. passed away on
July 5, 1999, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Services will be conducted by Rev. James Hill of First
Baptist Church of Blanchard at Rose-Neath Southside Chapel
on Thursday, July 8, 1999 at 1 p.m. The family will receive
visitors at the funeral home on Wednesday, July 7, 1999,
between hours of 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Mr. Bryant was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on September
8, 1924. He graduated from Fair Park High School,
,and served his country in the United States Army Air Corps
(Pacific Theatre) during World War 11. He was a purple
heart recipient.
Well-known among local law enforcement officers for his
dedication and expertise, Mr. Bryant began his career as a
motorcycle patrolman with Troop G Louisiana State Police. He
joined the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Department and
retired from that agency having served over 30 years in law
enforcement. The highest rank he attained with the
Sheriff's Department, was Major in charge of criminal
investigations. He also worked for the Winn Parish Sheriff's
Department, Bossier City Police Department and Southern
Research Company. He had been a licensed polygraph
examiner.
Mr. Bryant was Past Commander of Lowe-McFarland American
Legion Post, Past Worthy Patron of Magnolia
Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, a member of the VFW,
DAV 307th Bomb Group Association, recipient of a 50
year award from the Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana
Free and Accepted Masons, and a member of the
Blanchard Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed amateur radio operating
and sitting on his patio.
He was predeceased by his parents, Homer C. Bryant Sr., and
Vollie Walker Bryant; a sister, Jerry Bryant Lord;
wife, June Nelson Bryant and second wife, Eloise Talmadge
Bryant.
He is survived by daughters, Karen Bryant Dye and husband,
William of Shreveport and Brenda Bryant and fiance',
Ron Stansbury of Parish, Florida. He is also survived by
grandchildren, Christopher Bryant Dye and wife, Margie of
Redmond, Washington; Kellie Dye Brisse and husband, Wade of
San Antonio, Texas and Kevin Wayne Mothershed
and fiance', Tessa Spinler of Waskom, Texas. Surviving
great-grandchildren are Taylor Anthony Brisse and Caitlin
Ashley Brisse.
Pallbearers will be Steve Prator, Kevin Mothershed, Doyle
Mothershed, Wade Brisse, Jimmie Mangham and Bishop
Killingsworth. Honorary pallbearers are Rudy Hill, Sheriff
Don Hathaway, Chief Deputy Milton Almond, Neal Railey
and all members of the Caddo Sheriff's Department and area
peace officers.
The family would like extend thanks to Drs. Mark Callaway,
Chris McDonald, Johnny Craig and Alan Grosbach, as
well as the staff of the Schumpert Cancer Treatment Center.
Special thanks is offered to the staff and volunteers of
Grace Home for their loving compassionate care.
The family has requested that memorial donations be made to
Grace Home and St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
He Only Takes The Best
God saw that he was getting tired
And a cure was not to be.
So he put his arms around hirn
And whispered, "Come with me."
With tear-filled eyes we watched him
Suffer and fade away.
Although we loved him deeply.
We could not make him stay.
A golden heart stopped beating
Hard-working hand put to rest
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
He only takes the best.
Rest well, dear Daddy. We love you and we'll miss you
terribly.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Southside Chapel 687-1256
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Danny Honeycutt
JEFFERSON, TX - Funeral services for Danny Honeycutt, 50,
will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 7, 1999 at
McGuire Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Richard
Beeman, associate pastor of First Baptist Church.
Burial will follow in Evans-Richie Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Honeycutt, a Tool Pusher/Oilfield, died July 5, 1999 in
North Caddo Medical Center after a lengthy illness, He
was born September 12, 1948 in Vivian, LA and had resided in
Jefferson, TX for the past 20 years. He was a member
of the NRA and the Greater Caddo Lake Association.
He is survived by two sons, Danny Clyne Honeycutt and his
wife, Monica of Cumby, TX and Johnny Honeycutt and
his wife, Michelle of Merit, TX; step-daughter, Lynn Miller
of Magnolia, AR; four sisters, Ruby Croswell of Pine Bluff,
AR, Florene Worsham of Vivian, LA, Vera Wynn of Vivian, LA,
Donna Dean and her husband, Lee of Vivian, LA;
three brothers, Fred Honeycutt and his wife, Joyce of Bivins,
TX, Leon Honeycutt of Bivins, TX and Bill Honeycutt of
Rodessa, LA; and 10 grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Eddie Roy "Bear" Spudday, Jack Grayson,
Sidney Burrell, Joe Griffin, Kenny Kerlin, and Jim
Holder.
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Lillian Crenshaw Jackson
SHREVEPORT, LA - Funeral Services for Lillian Crenshaw
Jackson, 83, will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, July
8, 1999, at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel and Burial to
follow with Lillian being laid to rest next to her husband and
sister in Centuries Memorial Park. Officiating will be
Reverend Billy Pierce, Pastor of Cypress Baptist Church,
assisted by brother Bennie McBride of Alexandria, LA.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday Evening, July
7,1999 from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
Lillian Crenshaw was born on August 6, 1915, and went to her
eternal rest with her heavenly father on Tuesday, July
6, 1999, she was born in Bethany, LA. She attended school at
Greenwood, Louisiana and Dodd College of
Shreveport. She traveled extensively throughout the United
States and abroad with her husband, always making a
home where ever they resided.
Her greatest Legacy is one of pure and unselfish love for her
children, which she showed at all times and through all
crisis. Her strength was unwavering, always putting her needs
far behind those of the ones she loved. Her heart was
large and all who know her well felt the love she had for her
family.
Lillian was preceded in death by her husband, Buddy H.
Jackson, Sr.; her parents; Carl Crenshaw, Sr. and Annie
Crenshaw, and her sister, Geneva Crenshaw Shergalis.
She is survived by two daughters, Mackenzie Cherylanne McRae
and husband Michael, of Dallas, Texas, Sharon
Berthelot and husband, Chuck of Shreveport; and one son,
Buddy H. Jackson, Jr. of Burbank, California; one
brother, Bro. Carl C. Crenshaw, Jr. and wife Betty, several
nieces and a nephew.
The greatest joy in her later life were her seven
grandchildren, Nathan James, A theology student in Springfield,
Missouri, Luke Malone, Karly and Cody Berthelot of
Shreveport, Megan, Reid and Meredith McRae of Dallas, Texas.
The greatest gift our Lord Jesus Christ Bestows upon us is
the promise of his unfailing love and eternal life through
him. Lillian never lost her faith for a moment, even when
faced with some of lifes cruelest blows.
Pallbearers will be Michael McRae, Chuck Berthelot, Bill
Crenshaw,
Nathan James, Luke Malone and Reid McRae.
I have fought the good fight.
I have run the good race,
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7
Rose Neath Funeral Home Southside Chapel - 687-1256
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Zeola C. Griffin
SHREVEPORT, LA - Graveside services for Zeola C. Griffin, 90,
will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, July 8, 1999 at
Social Springs Cemetery, Hall Summit, LA. Officiating will be
Rev. Randy Harper, pastor of Bellaire Baptist Church.
Funeral home visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.,
Wednesday, July 7, 1999 at Rose-Neath Marshall Street
Chapel.
Mrs. Griffin passed away on Monday, July 5, 1999 after a
extended illness. She was a native of Hall Summit and a
resident of Shreveport, LA. Mrs. Griffin was a retired LPN
for P & S Hospital. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Joseph Albert Griffin Sr.; two sons, Ellis Griffin
and Roy Thomas.
She is survived by son, Joseph A. Griffin, Jr. of Waskom, TX;
daughters, Marilyn Coffman and husband, Billy of
Inverness, FL, JoAnn Heady and husband, James of Shreveport,
LA and Donna Adams and husband, David of
Taylorville, IL; 20 grandchildren; and numerous
great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be James Griffin, Ellis Griffin, Richard
Adams, Randy Nixon, Billy Roy Thomas and Joe Griffin,
Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Marshall St. Chapel 222-0348
Mrs. Ruby Sam Massey Lightfoot
MANSFIELD, LA - Graveside services for Mrs. Ruby Sam Massey
Lightfoot, 92, will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday,
July 8, 1999 at Many Cemetery in Many, LA. Officiating will
be Rev. Michael Allen Owens.
Visitation will be Wednesday July 7, 1999 from 4 to 9 p.m. at
the funeral home.
Mrs. Lightfoot, a homemaker, passed away on Monday, July 5,
1999 after a lengthy illness in Mansfield, LA. She
was a native of Jasper County, Texas and a resident of
Mansfield, LA. She was preceded in death by her parents;
husband, Clifton L. Lightfoot; sons, Billy and Earl.
She is survived by sons, Harry Lightfoot, Richard Lightfoot
and wife Carol; daughters, Eleanor Mallory and husband,
John, Cathryn Smith, Jonnie Pease and husband, Herbert, Julia
Lightfoot, Ruby Temple and husband, Benoyd, and
Nancy Hughes and husband, Bill: 28 grandchildren and 34
great-grandchildren.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Mansfield Chapel 872-4660
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Mrs. Thera Stovall Stearns
Winnfield, LA - Funeral services for
Mrs. Thera Stovall Stearns were held at
2 p.m. Tuesday, in the Southern
Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Calvin
Phelps and Reverend Barry Hoekstra
officiating. Burial was in the Gardens of
Memories Cemetery under the direc-
tion of Southern Funeral Home.
Mrs. Thera Stovall Stearns, resident
of Parkview Care Center, passed away
July 4, 1999 in the Winn Parish Medical
Center. Mrs. Stearns, a native of
Dodson was a member of a Pioneer
Winn Parish family. She was the
daughter of Thera Nicholson and
Robert Luther Stovall and granddaugh-
ter of Col. James W. Nicholson of
Baton Rouge.
Mrs. Stearns attended NSU (Normal)
and LSU, Baton Rouge where she
earned a Masters Degree. During her
teaching career she taught at
Northwestern State University, Dodson
High School, and Minden High School.
Her fondest memories were of Dodson
High School. She later taught at
Michigan State University where she
retired after 35 years.
She and her husband, Dr. Troy L.
Stearns, served several interesting as-
signments abroad for MSU, Including
England, Singapore and Nigeria. They
were privileged to travel extensively
around the world.
She was preceded in death by her
husband. She is survived by one sister,
Margaret Stovall Brewton of Sarasota,
FL; three nieces, Jan Jarrett of
Shreveport, Fredda Pohl of Sarasota,
FL and Carolyn Dippie and family of
Marion IL; one nephew, Ronald
Bernhard also of Marion, IL; one great
niece, Anna Elizabeth Jarrett and one
nephew, John Paul Jarrett of
Shreveport.
Pallbearers were be Don Walsh,
Tommy Brankston, Lawrence White,
Chad Frederick, Mickey Simmons, and
Sammy Brian.
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Mrs. Kathryn Emmons Norfleet
BENTON, LA - Funeral services for Mrs. Kathryn Emmons
Norfleet, 83, will beheld at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, July 8,
1999 at Rose-Neath Bossier Chapel. Officiating will be Rev.
Larry Lyles, pastor of Christview Christian Church. Burial
will follow in Rose-Neath Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 7, 1999 from 5 p.m.
til 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs. Norfleet passed away on Monday, July 5, 1999 at
Schumpert Medical Center. She born in was Vivian, LA
former resident of Shreveport, LA and a resident of Benton,
LA. Mrs. Norfleet was a devoted mother and
grandmother. Her great grandsons brought her so much joy in
her last days. She loved her family, church and they
meant so much to her. Her concern was always for others, Her
smiling face and her love will be greatly missed by all
who know her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John U. Norfleet;
parents, Jessie and Jack Emmons; and a brother,
James J. Emmons, Jr.
Mrs. Norfleet is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Caskey and
husband, James of Benton, LA; one sister, Virginia E.
Mosley and husband, James of Shreveport, LA; one brother,
William C. Emmons and wife Mary of Vivian, LA; two
grandchildren, Carmel Caskey and Michelle C. Singleton and
husband, Richard; two great-grandchildren, James Dell
and Stephen Singleton; numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be David Swicegood, Tommy Hardaway, Ray
Evans, Anthony Alexander, Jim Bowles and John Daye.
Special thanks to Dr. Alan Grosbach and staff, nurses and
staff on Hematology Oncology Unit at Schumpert
Medical Center, Bossier Parish Sheriff Department, Bossier
EMS Unit and Benton Fire Department.
Memorials may be made to the Christview Christian Church
Building Fund, 5503 Airline Drive, Bossier City, LA,
71111
Rose-Neath Funeral Home Bossier Chapel 746-2543
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Shelby Ray Peel
RUSTON, LA - Services for Shelby
Ray Peel, 72, will be held at 10 a.m. on
Wednesday, July 7, 1999 at St.
Thomas Equinus Catholic Church with
Father Jerry Theilan and Monsignor
Franz Graff officiating. Burial will be at
Jonesboro Cemetery in Jonesboro, LA
under the direction of Edmonds
Funeral Home, Jonesboro, LA
Mr. Peel passed away on Monday,
July 5, 1999 at his residence. He was
born June 23, 1927 in Mississippi. He
attended and graduated from
Jonesboro Hodge High School. After
35 years he retired from Chevron Oil as
Supervisor of Transportation in the
Liquid Gas Division. While serving in
this post he won several national safe-
ty awards. Mr. Peel lived in Ruston
since 1970 and was a member of
Cedar Creek School Board and St.
Thomas Equinus Catholic Church
He is survived by his wife, Bonnie
Lee Peel of Ruston, LA; daughter,
Debbie Peel Collins and husband
Randy of Benton, AR; sister, Claudia
Moffett and husband Jerry of
Haughton, LA; brother, Cary Gail Peel
and wife Dewey of Calhoun, LA; step-
daughter, Christie A. Weeks and hus-
band Bill of Jonesboro, LA; step-sons,
Charles H. Allen, Jr. and wife Kathy of
Hodge, LA, D. J. Allen and wife Sandy
of Ruston, LA, Richard S. Allen and
wife Laura of Auburn, AL; 16 step
grandchildren and several nieces and
nephews.
Pallbearers will be Grayson Allen,
Chad Simmons, Scott Simmons, Bill
Traina, Andrew Weeks, Steven Weeks,
Bob Hurtig, Herman Manuel and Bill
Utsey.
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Mrs. Terrelle H. Fowler
CLAIBORNE PARISH, LA
Graveside services for Mrs. Terrelle H.
Fowler, 93, will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, July 7, 1999 at Sharon
Cemetery in Sharon, LA. Officiating will
be Dr. Bruce MaGee, under the direc-
tion of Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Homer, LA.
Mrs. Fowler passed away Tuesday,
July 6, 1999 in Natchitoches, LA. Born
in Claiborne Parish, LA, she has been a
resident of the Sharon Community for
the past 73 years. She was a Baptist
and a homemaker,
She was preceded in death by her
husband, John Archie Fowler and one
daughter, Marcia Barnette.
She is survived by one son and
daughter-in-law, John Revis and Patsy
Fowler of Sharon, LA; one daughter,
Betty Loyd of Natchitoches, LA; one
sister and brother-in-law, Miranda and
Richard Puckett of Sterlington, LA; six
grandchildren, Terry Hrapmann, Tracy
Dickson, John Barnette, Paul Barnette,
Joe Barnette, Jr. and Lisa Walker; and
eleven great grandchildren.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Homer Chapel 318-927-6110
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Bossier Parish
Donihoo, Nettle, 66, of Bossier City died Tuesday; graveside
services at 2 p.m. Friday at Wilson Chapel Cemetery,
McKinney, Texas; arrangements by Boone Funeral Home, Bossier
City.
Caddo Parish
Bryant, Homer C. Jr., 74, of Shreveport died Monday; services
at 1 p.m. today at Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Southside Chapel; burial in Centuries Memorial Park Cemetery.
Jackson, Lillian Crenshaw, 83, of Shreveport died Tuesday;
services at 11:30 a.m. today at Rose-Neath Funeral
Home Southside Chapel; burial in Centuries Memorial Park
Cemetery.
Pine, Jack Samuel Sr., 74, of McLeod Texas died Monday;
services at 10 a.m. today at McGuire Funeral Home
Chapel, Vivian; burial in Good Exchange Cemetery, McLeod.
Jackson Parish
Clary; Val Verde, 91, of Jonesboro died Wednesday; services
pending; arrangements by Edmonds Funeral Home.
Sabine Parish
Coleman, Ethel M., of Many died Wednesday; services pending;
arrangements by Warren Meadows
Funeral Home.
Vernon Parish
Coleman, Willie, 46, of Leesville died Sunday; services at I
p.m. Saturday at Ellen Burr Baptist Church; burial in
Leesville Memorial Cemetery; arrangements by Beau
regard-Vernon Funeral Home.
Harrison County, Texas
Beaird, Kathleen Kuhn, 88, of Marshall died Wednesday;
services at 10 a.m. Friday at Sullivan Funeral Home Travis
Street Chapel; burial in Cave Springs Cemetery.
Shelby County, Texas
Channel, Dedra Sanders, 16, of Woden died Tuesday; services
at 2 p.m. today at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel,
Center; burial in Sardis Cemetery.
Channel, Stormy Lynn, Infant, of Woden died Tuesday; services
at 2 p.m. today at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel,
Center; burial in Sardis Cemetery.
McCrary, Mildred Mae, 75, of Center died Tuesday; graveside
services at 10 a.m. today at Oaklawn Memorial Park
Cemetery; arrangements by Mangum Funeral Home.
Thompson, Dakota Ray, 3, of Center died Tuesday; graveside
services at 11 a.m. Friday at Scholar Cemetery;
arrangements by Watson & Sons Funeral Home.
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Dr. McKinley Nash, Sr.
PALOS VERDES ESTATES, CA Dr. McKinley Nash, Sr. of Palos
Verdes Estates, California, passed away July 4,
1999 at the age of 65, after complications following a stroke
at Kaiser Parmanent Hospital in Harbor City, California.
Born to the late Murphy Nash, Sr. and the late Rena Barton
Nash in Shreveport. He spent all of his childhood and
early adult life in Shreveport and it was there he accepted
Christ as his personal savior at the Little Union Baptist
Church. Nash graduated from Booker T. Washington High School
with honors and received a football scholarship to
Arkansas A. M. & N College. Nash had a distinguished 34 year
career as a professional educator. He began his
teaching career in Caddo Parish Schools after graduation from
college in 1956. He rose rapidly in the administrative
ranks, first as principal of Pierre Avenue Elementary School,
then as principal of Valencia Jr-Sr High School, and
eventually as Director of Secondary Education.
During these years he continued his education, attaining a
Master of Science Degree in Education from Oklahoma
State University in 1991. Nash received his Doctoral Degree
(Ed.D) in Educational Administration in 1972 from the
University of Illinois, where he was an E.P.D.A. fellow under
a grant for the gifted from the State of Illinois.
In 1972 he was appointed Principal of Evanston Township High
School in Illinois, and in 1980 he was promoted to
Associate Superintendent.
Nash moved to Centinela Valley Union High School District in
Lawndale, CA two years later and in 1983 was named
Superintendent, the position he held until July 1990.
From 1991-1994 he served as
Professional Services
Executive/Management Services with
the Association of California School
Administrators.
In July 1994 he was appointed Superintendent of Inglewood
Unified School District and served in that position until
his death.
He served as Distinguished Lecturer, Partnership Academy
Center and Education Administration Faculty at
California State University at Fullerton. He has also served
on a variety of state and national committees and task
forces on educational administration, science, mathematics,
medicine and several community services and
professional organizations. He was a member of Alpha Phi
Alpha Fraternity,
A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle,
Nash leaves to mourn his passing, wife, Betty Wright
Nash; daughters, Rena Nash and Dr. Nina Nash both of Palos
Verdes Estates, CA; sons, McKinley Nash, Jr. of
Calabasas, CA, Dr. Eric Nash and wife, Donna Nash of Fresco,
CA; grandson, Nathan McKinley Nash of Egan,
Minnesota; brother, Murphy Nash Jr., and wife Dell Nash of
Shreveport, LA; nieces, Belinda Scott of Shreveport and
Jacqueline Nash of Baton Rouge; great nieces, Ashley Scott,
Shreveport and great nephew, Murphy Nash III, both of
Shreveport; numerous other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 8, 1999 form 12
noon until 9 p.m. at the Green Hills Mortuary, Rancho Palos
Verdes, CA. A memorial service conducted by the Inglewood
Unified School District will be held on July 8, 1999, 4
p.m. at the Faithful Central Baptist Church, Inglewood, CA.
Funeral services will be held on July 9, 1999, 11 a.m. at
the Neighborhood Church Palos Verdes Estates, CA. Interment
to follow at Green Hills Memorial Park, Rancho
Palos Verdes, CA
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made
in memoriam to Little Union Learning Center, 1846
Milam Street, Shreveport, LA 71103.
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E. (Mac) McCaa -
SHREVEPORT, LA. Memorial services to Mac McCaa will be held
at 2 P.M., Friday, July 9,1999 at Cedar Hill
Retirement Center, 7401 St. Vincent Ave. Officiating will be
Reverend H. B. Fuller and Reverend Larry Allen.
Mr. McCaa passed away on Tuesday July 6, 1999. He was born
December 18, 1921 in Meadville, Mississippi. He
was retired from Dillard's Department Store.
He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, a member of the
order of Eastern Star, a veteran of World War 11, a
33-Degree Shriner and a Charter member of the National Wild
Turkey Federation.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Franklin E. McCaa
and Maggie Stokes McCaa.
Mr. McCaa is survived by his two sons, Don McCaa and wife,
Janet and Chris McCaa and wife Tina; sister, Billie
Ruth Moon of Bastrop, LA; one niece, Lisa Tullis of West
Monroe, LA and family; one nephew, Michael Jenkins of
Spring, TX, and family; three
grandchildren, Lauren McCaa, Matthew McCaa, and Louis McCaa;
and a very special and dear friend
Bertie Alford.
The family requested that memorial
donations be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 3100
Samford Ave,
Shreveport, LA, 71103.
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Erline Dobbins Cheatham Thompson
SPRINGHILL, LA - Funeral services for Mrs. Erline Dobbins
Cheatham Thompson, 76, will be held at 10 a.m.,
Thursday, July 8, 1999 at the Bailey Mortuary Chapel with
Rev. Darrell Willis and Rev. Robert Andrews officiating.
Burial will be in the Springhill Cemetery.
Mrs. Thompson, a native of Crossroad (Claiborne Parish) and a
resident of Springhill, LA for 51 years, passed away
Tuesday, July 6th in Shreveport, LA after a short battle with
cancer. She was a very caring and giving person, and
was a member of the Southern Methodist Church. She was a
Retired School Teacher, Guidance Counselor and
Student Evaluator in the Webster Parish School System for 40
years. She was a graduate of Louisiana Tech and
had received her Masters degree from LSU, with further
education at Northwestern State University, University of
Arkansas, University of Mississippi, and Northeast
University. She was a member of CRTA and LRTA. She was a
former employee at Walmart in Springhill.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Commedo D.
Cheatham; her parents, Morphis and Vera Carter
Dobbins; step-mother, Aline Pate Dobbins; brother, Drew
Dobbins.
She is survived by her husband with whom she had celebrated
their 19th Wedding Anniversary on April 19, 1999,
Don Thompson; brothers, Dr. Henderson Dobbins and his wife,
Joyce, Grover Dobbins and his wife, Janie, all of
Baton Rouge, LA; a sister, Chloie Dobbins of Shreveport; two
nieces; five nephews; sister-in-law, Juanita Dobbins
Frye; six great-nieces; and five great-nephews; a host of
friends and other loved ones; special friends, Faye Miers,
Linda Thigpen, R.E. Barton, Ann Malone, and Ann Wayland.
Pallbearers will be Barry Dobbins, Terry Dobbins, Barton
Bennett, Max Cheatham, Rodney Tompkins, and Chad
Allman.
Honorary pallbearers will be Richard Noles, D.C. Wimbedy,
Earl Miers, Dr. Lisso Simmons, Dr. William Kama, Dr.
Wayne Sessions, Robbie Bazemore, Sam Cheatham, and Gene
Malone.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Southern
Methodist Church, P.O. Box 12, Springhill, LA 71075.
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Mrs. Myrtis S. Fallin
MINDEN, LA - Services for Mrs. Myrtis S. Fallin, 83, will be
held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 9, 1999 at Rose-Neath's
Minden Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Jack Kennedy. Burial
will be in Minden Cemetery.
Mrs. Fallin passed away Wednesday, July 7, 1999 in Minden,
LA. She was born in Dubberly, LA and was a resident
of Minden, LA. Mrs. Fallin was a homemaker and a member of
the Minden Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Percy Fallin.
Survivors include one daughter, Frances F. Benson, Heflin,
LA; two sisters, Marjorie Culpepper, Minden, LA, Thelma
Sperandio, Bossier City, LA; two brothers, J.B. Stephens,
Minden, LA, Robert Stephens, Carrier, MS; two
grandchildren, Roger L. Benson, III, Stephen C. Benson;
numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Hal Jackson, John Collins, Jay Garcia,
Jay Stephens, Bob Dickson, Jimmy Williams.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home Minden Chapel, 318-377-3412
A. Y. Green, Jr.
TAYLOR, TX - Funeral services for A. Y. Green, Jr., 52, will
be held at 10:30 a.m., July 9, 1999 at First United
Methodist Church of Bernice. Officiating will be Rev. Billy
Minyard. Burial will follow in Bernice City Cemetery under
the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston.
Mr. Green died Tuesday, July 6, 1999 following a automobile
accident. He had been active in car business for many
years and was an avid outdoors man. Mr. Green was preceded in
death by his brother, Dr. Ripley Hayes Green.
He is survived by his daughters, Annie Green Wise and
husband, Toby of Thibodaux and Chance Francis Green of
Lakewood, CO; mother and father, Sibyl Hayes Green and Alvin
Y. Green, Sr. of Bernice, LA; brothers, Pepper
Green of Bernice, and Rocky Green and wife, Mary Kathryn of
Charlotte, N.C.; grandmother, Leda Mae Hayes of
Farmerville, LA; nephews, Dustin, Will, and Adam Green of
Ruston, LA, Austin and Connor Green of North Carolina;
uncles, Paul Hayes of Farmerville and Barnes Hayes, Jr. of
Oroville, Washington.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Roberts, Danny Tettleton, Glenn
Tubbs, Randy Vickery, Hailard Moore, Richard
McLemore, Larry Woods and Dave McIntosh
The family will receive friends at the Kilpatrick Funeral
Home of Bernice Thursday evening between the hours of 6
p.m. and 8 p.m.
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Dr. Ray Baumgardner
NATCHITOCHES, LA - Services for Dr. Ray Baumgardner, a
retired Dean/Provost at Northwestern State University's
Fort Polk campus and Assistant to the Vice President for
Academic Affairs will be at 10 a.m., Friday, July 9, 1999 in
First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Doug Cain
officiating. Burial will be in Memory Lawn Cemetery under
direction of Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home.
Dr. Baumgardner, 65, of Natchitoches died early Tuesday, July
6, 1999 at his residence. He was a native of
Ridgway, CO. Dr. Baumgardner came to Northwestern as an
Assistant Professor of Biology in 1965. He retired from
Northwestern on June 30, 1996, after having served as Head of
the Department of Biological Sciences, Registrar,
Dean/Provost of Northwestern's Fort Polk campus and Assistant
to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Dr. Baumgardner was the second Dean and Provost of the NSU
Education Center at Fort Polk after the university
established the center in 1976. He returned to Natchitoches
in 1994, where he worked until his retirement.
Enrollment at Northwestern's Fort Polk campus grew under
Baumgardner's lead. Fall semester enrollment from 1985
to 1993 had an average of 974 students. That enrollment was
averaging more than 1,000 by 1993.
He was a member of such professional and academic
associations as the Louisiana Wildlife Biological Association,
Louisiana Academy of Sciences, Southwestern American
Naturalist, Phi Sigma, Sigma Xi, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Eta
Sigma and Blue Key.
Dr. Baumgardner is survived by his wife, Sherry Baumgardner
of Natchitoches; two daughters, Andrea Baumgardner
Valentine of Mansfield and Stacy L. Baumgardner of Irving,
TX; five sisters, Marge Soderquist of Colona, CO, Lois
Bryan of Meeker, CO, Shirley Broadhead of Littleton, CO,
Nellie Merling of Aztec, NM, and Jeanie Everitt of Aztec,
NM; six brothers, Bob Baumgardner of Sunnyvale, CO, Jack
Baumgardner of Montrose, GO, Tom Baumgardner of
Ridgway, CO, Kenny Baumgardner of Aztec, NM, Roy Baumgardner
of Delta, CO, and Wayne Baumgardner of
Rigby, Idaho; and two grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Roger Williams, Kenny Baumgardner, Will
Stothart, Avery East, Peyton Williams and Ed
Graham.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Thursday, at the
funeral home and from 9 a.m. until time of services Friday
in the church.
Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home, 318-357-8271
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Laura G. Hawthorne
BOSSIER CITY, LA - Mrs. Laura G.
Hawthorne, 69, died at Grace Home on
Monday, July 5, 1999 after a lengthy ill-
ness. Visitation will be held on
Thursday from 5 until 8 p.m. at Osborn
Funeral Home. Funeral service will be-
gin on Friday, July 9, 1999 at St.
George's Episcopal Church at 10 a.m.
Officiating will be the Reverend Canon
Jane W. B. Alexander, Canon Pastor of
St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral.
Interment will be in Medina, Ohio along
with her grandson Ryan Cleveland.
Mrs. Hawthorne was a resident of
Bossier City, LA for the past thirteen
years. She was a member of the Vestry
and Alter Guild of St. George's
Episcopal Church. She was a graduate
of the American International College
with honors in Springfield,
Massachusetts. Also she attended
Syracuse University. She was an active
member of Delta Gamma Sorority. She
was a loving wife and mother.
Mrs. Hawthorne was preceded in
death by her father, Leland Murdoch,
Sr. She is survived by her husband of
48 years, George L. Hawthorne; moth-
er, Grace Murdoch of Shreveport, LA;
two daughters, Grace Hard of
Willoughby, Ohio, Janet Boyle of
Strongville, Ohio; one son, Christopher
Hawthorne of Shreveport, LA; two
grandchildren, Shannon Patterson,
and Danielle Hard; one great-grand-
child, Jacy Patterson; and two brothers,
Leland Murdoch, Jr. and Daniel
Murdoch.
The family requests that memorials
be made in lieu of flowers to the
American Cancer Society, 2121
Fairfield Ave., Shreveport, LA 71104.
The family would like to express their
sincere appreciation to Jane Anderson
for her loving ministry during Laura's ill-
ness and to Grace Home for their dedicated care.
Osborn Funeral Home
865-8426
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Georgie Mae Branch
SHREVEPORT, LA - Graveside ser-
vices will be conducted at Centuries
Memorial Cemetery for Georgia Mae
Branch, age 55, of Shreveport, LA on
Thursday, July 8, 1999 at 2 p.m.
Officiating will be Rev. Stanley McGee.
Mrs. Branch went to be with her Lord
on Tuesday, July 6,1999. She was pre-
ceded in death by her father, Edgar
Alton Henley. She is survived by her
husband of 38 years, Donald Charles
Branch; her mother, Lena Mae Henley
of Keatchie, LA; three sons, Donald
Alton Branch and wife, Faye of K. C.,
M.O., David Harold Branch of Fort
Worth, TX and Dennis Wayne Branch
and wife, Tracy of West Monroe, LA;
one daughter, Darlena Marie Branch of
Fort Worth, TX; two grandchildren,
Ethan Wayne and Jacob Elijah Branch;
one sister, and four brothers.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be
made to St. Jude Children's Research
Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis,
TN 38105-1905.
Centuries Funeral Home
318-686-4334
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Mr. Calvin Lee
MANSFIELD, LA - Funeral services
for Mr. Calvin Lee, 73, will be hold at 2
p.m., July 8, .1999 at Rose-Neath
Mansfield Chapel. Officiating will be
Rev. Wesley Dunn, pastor of
Fellowship Baptist Church. Burial will
follow in Zion Rest Cemetery.
Mr. Lee was born in Harmon, LA and
a resident of Mansfield, LA. He retired
with Nabors Trailer.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Jean
Lee of Mansfield, LA; son, Kirby Lee of
Mansfield, LA; sisters, Billie Ruth
Mullins of Alexandria, LA, Bobbie Wyatt
of Belmont, LA and Lillian Sue Lee of
Shreveport, LA.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Mansfield Chapel 872-4660
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7/9/1999
DEATHS
Bossier Parish
Donihoo, Nettle, 66, of Bossier City died Tuesday; graveside
services at 2 p.m. today at Wilson Chapel Cemetery,
McKinney, Texas; arrangements by Boone Funeral Home, Bossier
City.
Caddo Parish
Jenes, Mavis, 82, of Shreveport died Thursday; services at 1
p.m today at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Southside
Chapel; burial in Centuries Memorial Park Cemetery.
Spicer, Sterling (Jim), Jr., 61, of Shreveport died Thursday;
services pending; arrangements by Osborn Funeral Home.
Jackson Parish
Clary, Val Verda, 91, of Jonesboro died Wednesday; services
at 4 p.m. Saturday at Hodge United Pentecostal
Church, Hodge; burial in Hodge Cemetery; arrangements by
Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Red River Parish
Oliver, Shirley Elaine, 51, of Coushatta died Tuesday;
services at 2 p.m. today at Rockett-Nettles Funeral Home
Chapel; burial in Springville Cemetery.
Sabine Parish
Coleman, Ethel M., 86, of Many died Wednesday; services at 10
a.m. today at Little Flock Baptist Church; burial in
Little Flock Cemetery; arrangements by Warren Meadows Funeral
Home.
Vernon Parish
Smythe, Virginia Gass, 77, of Leesville died Wednesday;
graveside services at I P.M. Saturday at Prewitt's Chapel
Cemetery, Hornbeck; arrangements by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral
Home.
Talbert, William Homer, 89, of Dry Prong died Wednesday;
services pending; arrangements by Hixson Funeral
Home, Leesville.
Webster Parish
Coburn, Marshall Jr., 74, of Minden died Thursday; services
at 10 a.m. Saturday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Minden Chapel; private burial.
Jenkins-Hubert, Terri D., 36, of Couchwood died July 3;
services at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Olive Baptist Church,
Couchwood; burial in Mount Olive Cemetery; arrangements by
Paradise-Metropolitan Funeral Home, Shreveport.
Dallas County, Texas
Webb, Shari E. "Peaches," 41, of Dallas died July 2; services
at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church,
Minden; burial in Allen Cemetery; arrangements by
Paradise-Metropolitan Funeral Home, Shreveport.
Panola County, Texas
Allurns, Seborn Aston, 62, of Carthage died Wednesday;
services were Thursday at Hawthorn Funeral Home
Chapel; burial in Rehobeth Cemetery.
Shelby County, Texas
Bailey, Garland H., 94, of Center died Wednesday; services at
2 p.m. today at Watson & Sons Funeral Home
Chapel; burial in Wimberly Cemetery.
Miller, Virgie Rebecca, 99, of Center died Wednesday;
services at 2 p.m. today at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel;
burial in Oaklawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Maricopa County, Ariz.
King, Lorraine Colquitt, 75, of Phoenix, formerly of
Shreveport, died Wednesday; services at 10 a.m. Saturday at
First Southern Baptist Church, Phoenix.
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Mrs. Elizabeth Glenn (Bettie) Kahler
HAYNESVILLE, LA - Mrs. Elizabeth Glenn (Bettie) Kahler, 80,
passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 1999 at Homer
Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Funeral services will
be held at 11 a.m.,
:Saturday, July 10, 1999 at Haynesville First United
Methodist Church with burial to follow at the Old Town
Cemetery. Officiating the service will be Pastor Byron Putnam
of Haynesville First United Methodist Church and
assisted by retired Pastor George Cunningham.
She was born January 2, 1919 in Wildwood, NJ and was a
resident of Haynesville, LA for over 46 years, She
graduated from Ryder College in New Jersey. After college,
she worked 6 years as a secretary in Philadelphia, PA
area and years later in the admissions office of North
Claiborne Hospital. She was a devoted wife, mother and
grandmother. She was an active member of Haynesville First
United Methodist Church. the Haynesville Country
Club, the Mildred Bevil Music Club, several local Bridge
Clubs, and a past president of the Haynesville Band
Booster's Club.
Mrs. Kahler was preceded in death
by her husband, R.O. Kahler, her par-
ents, William and Gertrude Glenn and
her sister, Doris G. Wheeland. She is
survived by her son, Marcus F. Kahler
and his wife, Martha of Shreveport, LA;
two grandsons, Casey of Ruston, LA,
and James of Shreveport, LA; her sis-
ters, Gertrude M. Glenn of Hyattsville,
MD and Phyllis G. Kurtz of Kissimmee,
FL; her brothers, William Glenn of
Orlando, FL, David Glenn and wife,
Marv of Youngtown, AZ, John Glenn
and Wanda of Wildwood, NJ, and
Kenneth Glenn and wife, Betty of
Wildwood, NJ, and numerous nieces
and nephews.
Memorials can be made to the Haynesville First United
Methodist Church, the American Cancer Society, or to the
organization of the donor's choice.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Homer Memorial
Hospital and Claiborne Manor Nursing Home and especially
to Dr. Sam Abshire for the gracious and compassionate care.
Boone Funeral Home 742-5361
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Mrs. Fumiko Y. Scott
BOSSIER CITY, LA - Mrs. Fumiko Y. Scott, 74, passed away on
Thursday, July 8, 1999 at Riverview Nursecare.
She was a resident of Bossier City and a member of Bellaire
Baptist Church where she was baptized in March of
1974. Mrs. Scott was preceded in death by her husband, Robert
and is survived by her sister-in-law, Mrs. Norma
Lee Wallace and one niece living in Japan. Funeral services
will be held in the Chapel of Hill Crest Funeral Home on
Saturday, July 10, 1999 at 11 :a.m. with Reverend Larry
Grubbs officiating. Following the services Mrs. Scoff will be
laid to rest beside her beloved husband in Hill Crest
Memorial
Cemetery. Friends will be received for visitation On Saturday
morning from 9 a.m. to 11 a.rn. Sincere appreciation is
extended to the staff of Riverview Care Center of Bossier
City and Hospice Care of Louisiana for such wonderful love
and concen shown to Fumiko during her short stay. We love
you.
Hill Crest Funeral Home
949-9415
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Mrs. Estelle Swinney Williams
SHREVEPORT, LA - "Who can find a virtuous woman? for her
price is far above rubies. Her children arise up and
call her blessed. Give her the fruit of her hands; and let
her own works praise her in the gates". Proverbs 31:10, 28a;
31.
Homegoing celebration services for Mrs. Estelle Swinney
Williams, 80, of Shreveport, will be held on Saturday, July
10, 1999 at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary of the Midway Baptist
Church No. 2, 1535 Myrtle Street, Rev. Dr. W.C. West,
pastor of the Antioch Baptist Church of Shreveport, will
officiate. Interment will follow in Lincoln Memorial Park.
Family visitation will begin at 7 p.m., Friday, July 9, 1999
at the Benevolent Funeral Home, 1624 Milam Street.
Mrs. Williams passed away on Saturday, July 3, 1999, at
Schumpert Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was a
faithful and devoted member of Midway B.C. No. 2 for over 60
years until her health failed 2 1/2 years ago. She was
preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. S.W. Williams.
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Mary Jane Williams
Antwine; two sons, Earnest and Ennis (Lucille) Williams, all
of Shreveport; seven grandchildren, five great-grands; one
sister; numerous nieces and nephews, cousins; her
church family; and many precious friends.
The family would like to extend thanks to everyone for their
loving and compassionate care.
"To God Be The Glory For The Things He Has Done".
Benevolent Funeral Home 221-1627
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O. D. West
SHREVEPORT, LA - Funeral services for O. D. West, 55, will be
held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 10, 1999 at Mt. Olive
Baptist Church, 722 Pujo Street, Shreveport, LA 71106.
Officiating will be Pastor C. F. Williams. Burial will follow in
Carver Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. West passed away on Saturday, July 3, 1999 after a sudden
heart attack.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Mr. and
Mrs. Torn West Sr.; one son, Roderick Dale West
(Roger Dale).
He is survived by his wife Emma Smith West; grandson, Chaz
Baylor West children grandchildren: sisters, brothers,
aunts, other relatives and friends.
Family hour will be on Friday night from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. at
J. S. Williams Funeral Home. 1104 Pierre Avenue,
Shreveport, LA.
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Mr. Marshall Coburn, Jr.
MINDEN, LA - Services for Mr. Marshall Coburn, Jr., 74, will
be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 10, 1999 at Rose-
Neath's Minden Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Don
McCormick, assisted by Rev. James Crain. Private family
interment.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, July 9,
1999 at the funeral home.
Mr. Coburn passed away Thursday, July 8, 1999 in Shreveport,
LA. He was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas and was
a resident of Minden, LA. Mr. Coburn was a pipe welder,
employed with Universal Oil Co.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Marshall Coburn; sister, Virgie Lee Owens.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sarah F. Coburn of Minden,
LA; one son, Mr. R.G. Coburn of Princeton, LA; one
sister, Ruth McLaren of Bossier City, LA; two brothers,
Jessie Coburn of Alaska and Blane Coburn of Arkansas; two
grandsons, Robert Glen Coburn and Randle Lynn Coburn.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home Minden Chapel 318-377-3412
Mrs, Ethel Coleman ices for
SHREVEPORT, LA - Services for Mrs, Ethel Coleman, 86, will be
at 10 a.m., Friday, July 9, 1999 at Little Flock
Baptist Church, Many, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Ottis
Branam. Interment will be at Little Flock Cemetery.
Visitation will be at Warren Meadows
Funeral Home in Many from 5:30 until 8 p.m Thursday evening.
Mrs. Coleman died Wednesday, July
7, 1999 in Glen Retirement Center, Shreveport, LA.
Survivors are three daughters, Bonita Chapman (A.J. Chapman)
Shreveport, LA, Charlene Sharp (Wayne Sharp)
Garland, TX, Winifred Miller (R. T. Miller) Florien, LA; one
sister, Pauline Arnold, Porter, TX; one brother, Howard
Miller, Schertz, TX: 11 grandchildren; 17
great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren and a host of
nieces,
nephews and friends.
In lieu of flower, the family suggests donations be made to
the Shreveport Bossier Hospice or to The Glen Retirement
Center.
Warren Meadows Funeral
Home, Many, LA 318-256-3471
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Bernice Sanders Branch (Mrs. A. A. Branch)
SHREVEPORT, LA - Bernice S. Branch died July 7, 1999 at her
home following a brief illness.
A private burial will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 10,
1999 at Centuries Memorial Gardens followed by a
memorial service at Summer Grove United Methodist Church at
11 a.m. Visitation will be held at the Centuries
Memorial Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 9,
1999.
Mrs. Branch was born March 26, 1906 in Boatner, LA to Silford
and Ada Sanders. At the age of 16 she married
Aurice Augustus Branch and moved to Monroe, LA then on to
Shreveport. From that marriage came two children,
Harold and Mildred Ann. After 54 years of marriage A. A.
Branch died in February 1976.
Mrs. Branch was employed by Caddo Parish School Board, as the
Assistant Cafeteria Manager at Byrd and then as
the cafeteria manager at Judson Elementary School for many
years until her retirement,
A lifelong Methodist, and a member of Summer Grove for 46
yrs, she loved her Lord and her church. She was active
in her Daisy Hendricks Sunday School Class, the United
Methodist Women and The Quilters until March of this
year, she was also active in the Triple L Club, Retired
Cafeteria Managers.
Mrs. Branch is survived by daughter-in-law, Iva Nell Branch,
Kingwood, TX; daughter and husband, Mildred Ann and
Don Nesbett, Longview, TX; grandchildren, Dr. H. Duane
Branch, Tomball, TX, Richard W. Branch, Houston and
Denver, Janlyn F. Nesbett and fiancee, Angus Tucker Everett,
Washington, Jeffrey B. Nesbett and wife, Colette of
Longview, TX; great-grandchildren, Ryan Branch, Sacramento,
CA, Reagan Branch, San Diego, CA, Ramsey Branch,
Austin, TX and Courtney Nesbett, Longview. Also a sister,
Mrs, Ray Aycock, Ruston, LA; a sister-in-law, Mrs. H. A.
Sanders, Shreveport; a special niece, Pat Sanders Johnson and
husband Patrick of Shreveport and many nieces
and nephews and a host of wonderful friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, son, five brothers,
four sisters, and many good friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Summer Grove
United Methodist Church-Building Fund or Willis-
Knighton Hospice.
Centuries Funeral Home 686-4334
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Clarice C. Murray
SHREVEPORT, LA - Clarice C.
Murray, 72, began her new life in heav-
en on Friday, July 2, 1999. Visitation
will be held at Winnfield Funeral Home
on Friday, July 9, 1999 from 7 until 8
p m. Funeral services will be held on
Saturday, July 10, 1999 at 1 p.m. at the
New Friendship Baptist Church,
Frierson, LA. Officiating will be Rev.
Elbert R. Brown, Pastor. Interment will
follow in New Friendship Baptist
Church Cemetery.
Ms. Murray was born May 26, 1927
in Desoto Parish and retired from LSU
Hospital in 1989.
She is survived by her mother,
Mercie D. Houston; three aunts, Lucy
Carter, Berta Wingfield and Curlie
Carter; one daughter she raised,
Jennifer Guice; three grandchildren,
Jayesha, Jacarie and Jacorey; a host
of nieces, nephews, and other family
members and friends.
The family wishes to thank Doctors
Hospital Life Care Unit Staff and
Doctors for their loving care during her
lengthy illness.
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Kathy Delvecchio
SHREVEPORT, LA - Services will be
conducted at Centuries Funeral Home
Chapel for Kathy Delvecchio of
Shreveport, LA on Saturday, July 10,
1999 at 1 p.m. Officiating will be Bishop
Don Jenkins and Rev. H. B. Fuller.
Interment to follow in Centuries
Memorial Park. Visitation will be at the
funeral home on Saturday from 11 a.m.
to service time.
Kathy passed away on July 5, 1999
at Willis-Knighton Medical Center. She
was born in Shreveport and lived all
over the world.
She was preceded in death by her fa-
ther, James D. Tucker. She is survived
by her husband, Phillip Delvecchio; and
mother, Margie N. Tucker.
The family would like to thank Dr.
Gary Burton, Kathy, Collett, Melanie,
and Miss Reavis for all their loving
care.
Centuries Funeral Home
686-4334
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Mr. Willie Laroux
MANSFIELD, LA - Services for Mr.
Willie Laroux, 91, will be held at 10
a.m., Saturday, July 10,1999 at St.
Joseph Catholic Church. Officiating will
be Farther David Richter. Interment will
follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at Warren
Meadows in Zwolle beginning at 1:30
p.m. Friday. Rosary will be held at 6:45
p m. Friday evening.
Mr. Laroux died Thursday, July 8,
1999 in Desoto Regional Hospital,
Mansfield, LA.
He was preceded in death by his wife
of 69 years, Della Laroux; and two
brothers, Henry Laroux and Hobert
Laroux; two sisters, Ivy Tyler, and
Rosaline Laroux; two daughters,
Delphia and Cleo Laroux;
He is survived by, one daughter,
Bonnie Martinez, Greenwood, LA;
three sons, Wilbert Laroux, Zwolle, LA.
Allen Laroux, Zwolle, LA, Doug Laroux,
Zwolle, LA; five sisters, Joyce Lacis of
Shreveport, LA, Angeline Meshell of
Shreveport, LA, Corine Terry, Harvey,
LA, Mabel Malmay, Zwolle, LA.
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Teri Ravell
SHREVEPORT, LA - Teri Ravell, 47, died Wednesday, July 7 at
Schumpert Hospital after a brief battle with cancer.
Teri was born December 21, 1951 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
She was a long-time resident of Shreveport and had
just returned on June 23, after residing in Jackson,
Mississippi for three years.
Teri had a successful 20-year career as a legal assistant and
loan closer in the real estate business. She is survived
by her husband of 28 years, Ken Ravell; two daughters, Sarah
Ravell of Shreveport and Amy Ravell of Yokota,
Japan; her mother and sister, Nancy Jones and Lynda Stephens
of Oklahoma City; mother-in-law, Marie Bennett,
father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bill and Inez Ravel[;
sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Pam and Jim Readel, Billie
Brooks, and Jeannie Hughes; her faithful companions, Crush
and Calli; and many nieces, nephews, and good
friends.
Friends, family, co-workers, and business associates are
invited to attend an open house reception to celebrate
Teri's life, Saturday at 3230 Judy Lane where her family will
receive visitors between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Remembrances may also be directed to 3230 Judy Lane.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Marshall St. Chapel 222-0348
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Mr. Thomas F. Nye
SHREVEPORT, LA - Mr. Thomas F. Nye, 65, passed away on
Tuesday, July 6, 1999. He was a resident of the
Shreveport area and a member of the First Assembly Cathedral
of Praise. Mr. Nye retired with 37 years of faithful
employment to the U. S. Postal Service and was also a
Certified Nursing Assistant. Thomas is survived by his loving
wife of 19 years. Mrs. Nancy Torrence Nye; sons, Jerry Paul
Nye, Brandon G. Nye; daughter, Tiffany Figgins and
husband, Shawn; sister, Helen Marie Nye of Arizona; brother,
Robert Nye of Michigan; grandchildren, Thomy-Lee,
Leamon and Leanza. Tom's love of animals granted him many
devoted companions who will miss him dearly. A
memorial service will be held at First Assembly of God
Cathedral of Praise in Shreveport, LA on Saturday, July 10,
1999 at 10 a.m. with the Reverend Steve Beyers officiating.
The family wishes to extend a sincere thanks to all who
have offered prayers and kind blessings with special thanks
to the staff of Willis-Knighton South for their treatment
and care which was greatly appreciated. For those desiring,
memorial donations may be made to the St. Judes
Hospital fund or to the charity of choice.
Centuries Funeral Home 686-4334
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Joseph McCoy Roque
SHREVEPORT, LA - Funeral services for
Joseph McCoy Roque, 80 will
be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 10,
1999 at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary
Church. Officiating will be Rev. Msgr. J.
Carson LaCaze. Burial will follow in St.
Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, July 9, 1999 from 6 p.m.
until 7 p.m., with a vigil service at 7 p.m. at Rose-NaVh's
Southside Chapel.
Mr. Roque passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 1999. He was a
native of Cane River and a resident of Shreveport,
LA. Mr. Roque retired from Leslie Carroll Iron Works. He
loved and attended St. John Cathedral and Our Lady of the
Holy Rosary Church faithfully. Mr. Roque was a member of the
4th degree Knights of Columbus in Shreveport.
He was preceded in death by his son, Lawrence Roque; and
parents.
Mr. Roque is survived by his wife, Marie Llorens Roque; son,
Stanley Dwiane Roque, Dallas, TX; grandchildren,
Michelle Roque, Shreveport, Darryll Roque, Nashville, TN,
Charta L. Roque, Ft. Wayne, IN; one sister, Norilee
Llorens, Natchitoches, LA; one brother, Manuel Roque, Cane
River, LA; two sisters-in-law, Matthew Lee Chevalier,
Shreveport, LA, Eula Roque, Cane River, LA; host of other
relatives and friends.
Special thanks to Dr. Alan Borne and Dr. Alan Grosbach,
Schumpert Medical Center.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Southside Chapel 687-1256
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Charles H. King
SHREVEPORT, LA - Charles H. King passed away on July 8, 1999.
Charles was a native of Plain Dealing and had
lived in Shreveport since 1944.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father Ruford A.
(Bud) and Beita Summrall King and seven brothers
and sisters.
Survivors include his daughter, Danita K. Glasgow; three
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs.
Albert L. Baker (Wilhelmina) and a number of nieces, nephews
and friends.
Visitation will be Friday, July 9, from 5 to 8 p.m. at
Wellman Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held on
Saturday, July 10 in Plain Dealing Cemetery at 10 a.m.
Officiating will be Rev. Billy Pierce, pastor of Cypress
Baptist Church.
Wellman Funeral Home 221-7181
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Jo Ann Featherngill
SHREVEPORT, LA - Services will be conducted at Centuries
Funeral Home Chapel for Jo Ann Featherngill, age 46,
of Shreveport, LA on Saturday, July 10, 1999 at 3 p.m.
Officiating will be Rev. Gary Richardson. Interment to follow in
Centuries Memorial Park. Visitation will be at the funeral
home on Friday, from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M.
She entered into rest on Wednesday, July 7, 1999 as the
result of a tragic automobile accident. She was a resident
of Shreveport for most of her life.
Jo Ann was preceded in death by her father, Larry Mitchell.
She is survived by her mother, Myrtle Mitchell of
Shreveport, LA; one sister, Sharon Smith and husband, Dickie
of Keithville, LA; one brother, Jimmy Everett Mitchell
and wife, Karen of Woodstock, GA ' and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Centuries Funeral Home 686-4334