Obits from the Shreveport Times July 11 - 16, 1999. Caddo Parish, Louisiana
Submitted by J. B. Craven with permission from the Times.
Date: July 1999
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July 11, 1999
Caddo Parish
Boddie, Cora Lee, 90, of Shreveport died Wednesday: graveside services at 10
a.m. Monday at Centuries Memorial Park; arrangements by Rose-Neath Funeral
Home, Shreveport.
Jackson Parish
Michaud, Ruth, 88, of Hodge died Saturday: services pending: arrangements by
Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Sabine Parish
Curtis, Norman, of Mt. Carmel died Saturday; services at 2 p.m. today at
Warren Meadows Funeral Home Chapel, Many; burial in Zion Hill' Cemetery.
Shelby County, Texas
Graves, Ivis Lee "Buster," 58, of Houston, Texas, died Friday: graveside
services at 4 p.m.today at New Hope Cemetery; arrangements by Mangum Funeral
Home, Center, Texas.
Russell, Ima, 88, died: services at 4 p.m. today at Watson and Son Funeral
Home Chapel, Center Texas; burial in White Rock Cemetery.
Panola County, Texas
Bott, Olan Mark, 44, of Deadwood, Texas, died Saturday; graveside services at
10 a.m. at Shalom Cemetery, Deadwood: arrangements by Rose-Neath Funeral
Horne, Shreveport.
Union County, Arkansas
Clark, Sharon Perdue, 49, of El Dorado, Ark. and formerly of Bossier City,
died Friday; services at 3 p.m. today at Young Funeral Horne Chapel, El
Dorado; burial in Olive Branch Cemetery, Union County, Ark.
Joseph E. Stewart
SHREVEPORT, LA - Graveside services for Joseph E. Stewart, 75, will be
held at 10 a.m., Monday, July 12, 1999 at Forest Park West. "Military rites
will be conducted by the 12th District, Dept. of LA, Veterans of Foreign
Wars-HONOR GUARD". Officiating will be Rev. Billy Pierce, Pastor of Cypress
Baptist Church.
The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday at the fu-
neral home Mr. Stewart passed away Thursday, July 8, 1999. He was born in
Haynesville, LA and was a resident of Shreveport, LA for 49 years. He retired
from V.A. Medical Center after 31 years of service. Mr. Stewart was a member
of VFW Post 4588, the American Legion and a member of DAV. He coached Little
League baseball and football for many years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Sybil Stewart and brother
E.L. Stewart.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Stewart; one son, Butch Stewart and wife,
Sandy Rayburn Stewart; one daughter, Annette Stewart Hamm, all of Shreveport,
LA; one sister, Margaret Tanner of Collinsville, MS; one brother, Wayman A.
Stewart of Minden, LA, four grandchildren, Chesley Hamm of Houston, TX, Angie
Hamm of Dallas, TX, Dr. Bryan Stewart of Rockingham, NC, Junior Stewart of
Haughton, LA, one great grandchild, MacKenzie Stewart of Rockingham, NC.
The family suggests memorials may be made to The American Heart Association.
The family would like to thank The Marys at Schumpert Medical Center
and Schumpert Home Health Service for all their care and support.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Southside Chapel 687-1256
Alpha Lowe Downs Jarrell
PLAIN DEALING, LA - Graveside services for Mrs. Alpha Lowe Downs Jarrell, 57,
will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, July 12, 1999 at the Plain Dealing Cemetery.
Rev. Kenneth DeHart officiating. Services under the direction of Bailey
Mortuary, Plain Dealing.
Mrs. Jarrell, a native of McKamie, AR and a resident of this area for 35 years
passed away Saturday, July 10, 1999 in Shreveport, LA after a long illness.
She was Baptist and a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, John Paul "Johnny" Jarrell; daughters, Cherrel
Clarkston of Haughton, LA, Terry Clarkston of Plain Dealing, LA; step
daughters, Shelly Spacek of Bossier City, LA and Tina Andrews of DeGray, TX;
sons, Christopher Downs, Timothy Downs, Steven Downs, all of Plain Dealing,
LA: brother, James Woodrow Lowe, Jr. of Lake Charles. LA; 11 grandchildren.
Visitation will begin today at I p.m. at the funeral home.
Roy Rupert Arthur
MINDEN, LA - Funeral services for Mr. Roy Rupert Arthur, 70, will be held at
10 a.m., Monday, July 12, 1999 at the Shiloh Baptist Church near Springhill,
LA with burial in the Shiloh Cemetery. Services under the direction of Bailey
Mortuary, Plain Dealing.
Mr. Arthur, a native of Plain Dealing and a resident of Minden, passed away
Saturday, July 10, 1999 in Minden after a long illness. He was a U.S. Army
veteran, retiring with 23 years service. He was a member of the Plain Dealing
Presbyterian Church and was a former employee of Coyle Engineering Company.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey S. and Lydia Mae McGuffy
Arthur; daughter, Deborah A. Vines; and son, Dewey Leroy Arthur.
He is survived by his wife, Eloise Arthur; sons, David Michael Arthur of
Bossier City, and Robert Dewayne Arthur of Taylor, LA; brother, Grover C.
Arthur of Dubberly, LA; sister, Ivy Christine Grice of Shreveport, LA; six
grandchildren; one great grandchild.
Pallbearers will be Ricky Scott, Romie Pope, Kenny Wilson, Troy Wilson, Gary
Burgess, Tom McGuffy, Wayne Thompson.
Visitation will begin today at 4 p.m. at the funeral home.
James John Serra
SHREVEPORT, LA - A memorial service for James J. Serra, CLU, 86, will be held
Tuesday, July 13, 1999 at 1:30 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
Day Saints, 200 Carroll Street. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 11,
1999 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Osborn Funeral Home. Mr. Serra passed away Friday,
July 9 after a brief illness.
Raised in Illinois, Jimmy came to Centenary College on an athletic scholarship
and became a well-known sports figure locally. At Centenary he participated in
basketball, baseball, football, tennis and track and met and married his
college sweetheart, Mary Catherine Arthur. He served as president of his
fraternity, his college class and also of the student body and later as
president of the alumni association. He was subsequently named to the
Centenary Hall of Fame.
He was active in civic and community affairs, including the United Way Drive
and YMCA. For many years he coached basketball and received the Optimist Club
Award as "Friend of the Boy" in 1949. He was past master of one of the largest
Masonic Lodges in Louisiana.
Jimmy was associated with Mutual of New York (MONY) for 50 years and received
the industry's most prestigious awards. He was a lifetime member of the
Million Dollar Roundtable, past president of the Shreveport Life
Underwriters Association, past president of the Shreveport Certified Life
Underwriters Chapter a member of the MONY Hall of Fame and was named MONY'S
"Man of the Year" in 1966. Jimmy remained active professionally until
his recent illness.
For the past 25 years he has been active in the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints, where he served as a Sunday School Teacher, a Bishop and
was called to be Patriarch of the Shreveport Louisiana Stake. His service to
others was based on a personal philosophy and he was an inspiration to the
many whose lives he touched both personally and professionally.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Catherine; two daughters, Marilyn and
Patricia, both of Shreveport: cousins, Marie Tobin, Tony Serra and Bob Serra,
Springfield, IL. The family wishes to express special thanks to Carrie Lee
Martin for her many years of loyalty and love.
Serving as pallbearers will be William Johnson, Wayne Johnson, Ballard Smith,
Mike Kovaisky, Hal Arthur, John Weenig, Sterling Bigner and Corey Gabler.
Honorary pallbearers will be Clayton Grigg, Robert McCreight, Milton
Crow, Bill Burroughs, Jack Skryd, David Kerr, Josh Drucker, Steve Hall, Jon
Hall, Frank Haack, Dick Satell, Jason Weinland and Donn Rediger.
The family requests that memorials be sent to the Kidney Cancer Association,
Evanston, IL, Centenary College or the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints, or the charity of the donor's choice.
Osborn Funeral Home 865-8426
Clifton Stewart
NATCHITOCHES, LA - Funeral services for Clifton Stewart, 82, will be held at 3
p.m., Sunday, July 11, 1999 at Briarwood Baptist Church. Officiating will be
Rev. Calvin Hubbard. Burial will be in Hathorne Cemetery.
Visitation was held from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, July 10, 1999 at
Briarwood Baptist Church, Mr. Stewart passed away Friday, July 9, 1999 at
Baptist Retirement Center. He was born August 21, 1916 in Ashland, LA, Mr.
Stewart was employed in the pulpwood industry and was also a veteran.
Survivors include daughter, Judy Bayliss and husband Sam, Houston, TX; sister,
Shirley A. Alderman and husband George, Moscow, ID; sister, Ethel Collinsworth
and husband W.D., Bienville, LA; sister, Susan Voag, Bienville, LA; brother,
Bobby W. Stewart and wife Patsy, Mission, TX; brother, Hailey B. Stewart and
wife Jewel, Saline, LA; brother, Mack P. Stewart and wife Wilma, Baton Rouge,
LA; two grandchildren.
Services under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, 228 Allen Ave,
Jonesboro, LA 71251-0070.
Lucille Roy Procter Copeland
LAFAYETTE, LA - Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 17,
1999 at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist for Lucille Roy
Procter-Copeland, who died at home on Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 12:36 a,m. The
Right Reverend Monsignor Glenn John Provost conducted the services assisted by
Cathedral pastor Right Reverend Keith Derouen and Right Reverend Harry T.
Benefiel.
Interment was in the Peace Chapel Mausoleum of Lafayette Memorial Park.
A lite long resident of Lafayette, Lucille was the daughter of the former
Mayor of Lafayette, and Louisiana State Senator J. Maxime Roy and Edna Roy.
She attended the University of Southwest Louisiana and Louisiana State
University in Baton Rouge. She was selected as a campus beauty and was a
member of Chi Omega Sorority. She was a charter member of the Junior League of
Lafayette and served as President, She served her sorority as a charter member
of Chi Omega of the USL campus. Lucille served on the board of the Southwest
Louisiana Mardi Gras Association and was a member of the Ladies Committee. For
a number of years she served as the committee's chair. Lucille served on the
executive committee of the Bishop's Charity Ball and in 1992 was honored as
queen. Lucille was chosen to membership as a Lady of the Holy Sepulchre of
Jerusalem in 1994. She was awarded this honor at the Tampa, Florida
Investiture.
Along with her talent for design and color she gave freely to the community
that which God had bestowed upon her. She and Martha Smith designed costumes
for Lafayette Town House Ball and the royalty costumes for the Southwest Mardi
Gras Pageant and Ball. Lucille shared her talent whether for style shows,
weddings or Mardi Gras. She gave unselfishly and was greatly admired for sense
of style. The Acadiana division of the Arthritis Foundation selected her on
their "Best Dressed" list in 1979. The Krewe of Oberon Childrens Carnival
dedicated their pageant to Lucille in 1988.
Lucille also served as director of protocol for the Southwest Mardi Gras
Association. She was an honorary member of the Louisiana Gulf Coast Exposition
and a lifetime member of the Acadiana Womens Symphony League. Lucille served
as a member of the National Society of the Daughters of the American
Revolution in the Galvez Chapter.
Lucille was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bob Copeland who died
April 19, 1999 her parents, her sisters, Dot and Mary and her brothers Bootsie
and Pep.
Lucille is survived by the children of her first marriage to Sterrett Brown
Procter. They are Pennye Procter of Asheville, North Carolina, Boopie Procter
McInnis and her husband, George of Minden, Louisiana, Debbye Procter Vosbein
and her husband Robert of Metairie, Louisiana. Other surviving family members
are one brother, James J. Roy and his wife, Lois. Seven grandchildren and
three great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by her four stepchildren, Daniel Copeland and his wife,
Deborah of Phoenix, AZ, Joseph Greene and his wife, Camille Copeland, Robert
Guinun and his wife, Janice Copeland all of Lafayette, and one daughter,
Darrelyn Copeland and her husband, Don Burts.
Pallbearers were George Elam Mclnnis,,Robert Allan Vosbein, Craig Procter
Jenkins, Sterrett Procter McInnis, Crawford Elam McInnis, and Henry Casey
Vosbein.
Honorary pallbearers were Dan Bouligny, Ted Allis, Phil Allin, Robert
Martinez, MID, Mike Alexander, MD, Daniel Robert Copeland, Joseph Greene
Copeland, Robert Guinun Copeland, and Don Burts.
Honor escorts were members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of
Jerusaleum.
The family has requested that donations in her memory be made to Hospice of
Acadiana, 2600 Johnston Street, Suite 200, Lafayette, LA 70503-3240 or to the
Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre, 700 Woodvale Avenue, Lafayette, LA
70503
Thomas Benedict Jagielski
ALEXANDRIA, SOUTH AFRICA
Services for Tom Jagielski, 59, a resident of Kooskia, Idaho will begin with
prayers at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 13, 1999 at Szykowny Funeral Home,
Ltd. 4901 S. Archer Avenue, "one block east of Pulaski" in Chicago, IL and
continue with mass at 10 a.m. at St. Bruno's Catholic Church 48th and
Harding Avenue Chicago. Officiating will be Father Jeff Anifer of Detroit, Mi.
Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery. Mr. Jagielski died July 6,
1999 in a drowning accident while on vacation in South Africa. Visitation will
be held on Monday, July 12 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Szykowny Funeral Home,
Ltd.
Mr. Jagielski was born in Chicago, IL and resided there most of his life. He
graduated from St. Rita's High School in 1957 and joined the U. S. Marine
Corps in 1962. He served as a sergeant in the Marine reserves until 1968. In
1975 he, and the late John Pheiffer, founded Trend-Tronics. Inc. a
manufacturers sales rep company. He retired in 1996 and he and his wife,
Corinne, relocated to Kooskia, ID.
An avid sportsman, Mr. Jagielski started the TBJ Group, Ltd. a booking
agency for hunting and fishing expeditions. He hunted extensively in the U.
S. and Canada, Argentina and parts of Africa and New Zealand. He was a
member of various sportsmen's organizations, including the National Rifle
Association, Ducks Unlimited, Satan Club International, and the Delta
Waterfowl Organization. He was also an active member of St. Catherine's
Catholic Church in Kamiah, ID, where a memorial service will be held at a
later date.
Mr. Jagielski is survived by his wife, Corinne "CoCo"; one daughter, Jill
Jagielski Zadorozny and her husband, George; one son, Ben Jagielski: a
grandson, Matthew; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Jagielski; his brother, Bill
(Cindy) Jagielski: his sister, Geri Schiffer; and numerous nieces and
all of Chicago.
Pallbearers will be John Jurca, Fred LePenske, Brian Schiffer, Leo Des
Jardins, Stan Herzog and Ricky Schiffer, all of Chicago.
The family requests that any memorials be made to the charity of their
choice.
For information (773) 735-7521.
"Semper Fi"
Evelyn Whitehead Caldwell Forstner
SHREVEPORT, LA - Funeral services for Evelyn Whitehead Caldwell Forstner will
be held at 1 p.m., Monday, July 12, 1999 at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel.
Officiating will be Dr. Bob Phillips, Chaplain of Hospice Managed Care.
Burial will follow at Forest Park - St. Vincent Avenue.
Visitation will be form 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Sunday July 11, 1999 at the
funeral home.
Mrs. Forstner was born on October 26, 1912 in Taylor, AR, the youngest
daughter of Elizabeth and Felix Whitehead. She moved to Shreveport, LA in 1933
and went to work for McCrory's. She married Pat Caldwell in 1936 and was
married for 43 years until his death in 1979. In 1940, she went to work for JC
Penney's and worked at their downtown Shreveport store for 36 years until she
retired in 1976. In 1983, she married Alois Forstner. Mrs. Forstner was a
member of Central Christian Church.
She was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Grady Whitehead, Nobie
Hearne, Zora Rowland, Aubry Whitehead, and Ogden Whitehead.
Survivors include her husband, Alois Forstner; nieces and nephews, Martha
Morgan of Shreveport, Dwayne Whitehead of Taylor, AR, Jane Griffin of Fordyce,
AR, Bill Whitehead of Magnolia, AR, Peggy Moore of Granbury TX, Betty Rowland
of Fort Worth TX: numerous great nieces and nephews and other family members
and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials may be made to Hospice
Managed Care, Inc.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Southside Chapel 687-1256
Colonel Nathan W. Miller (Ret.)
SHREVEPORT, LA - Services for Colonel (ret.) Nathan W. Miller will be held in
the Couch Chapel at the First United Methodist Church Monday, July 12 at 1
p.m.
Col. Miller was born May 7, 1918 in Council Bluffs, IA. He was a graduate of
the University of Iowa and served in the United States Air Force from World
War II until his retirement in 1972. Following his military retirement he
worked for the Bossier City Bank and Trust Company.
Col. Miller served in World War II, the Korean and Viet Nam Wars as a bomber
pilot and pilot trainer. Among the military decorations he received are the
Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal and the Air Medal.
Col. Miller was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He was an avid
tennis player and long-time member of the Pierremont Oaks Tennis Club. He was
proud to have received the Volunteer of the Year Award from Shreveport
Green in 1995 for his efforts at beautifying Shreveport. He is survived by his
wife, Faye: daughters, Carol Messier, Marcia Alexander and Maryanne Miller; by
a son, Craig and by grandchildren Brett Alexander, and Anne and Steven
Messier.
The services will follow a private burial at Forest Park Cemetery. Col Miller
requested that memorial contributions be made to the Bliss Memorial Library at
First United Methodist Church or to cardiac or cancer charities.
Osborn Funeral Home 865-8426
July 12, 1999
Bossier Parish
Bott, Olan Mark, 44, of Bossier City died Saturday; graveside services at 10
a.m. Tuesday at Shalom Cemetery, Deadwood, Texas; arrangements by Rose-Neath
Funeral Home, Shreveport.
Caddo Parish
Boddie, Cora Lee, 90, of Shreveport died Wednesday; graveside services at 10
a.m. today at Centuries Memorial Park; arrangements by Rose-Neath Funeral
Home, Shreveport.
Forstner, Evelyn Whitehead, 86, of Shreveport died Friday; services at 1 p.m.
today at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Southside Chapel, Shreveport; burial in
Forest Park.
Stewart, Joseph E., 75, of Shreveport died Thursday; services at 10 a.m. today
at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Southside Chapel, Shreveport; burial in Forest
Park West.
Jefferson Parish
Ferrell, Michael, 53, of Gretna and formerly of Winnfield, died Sunday;
services at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Southern Funeral Home Chapel, Winnfield; burial
in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Winnfield.
Sabine Parish
Davis, Camadus, of Florien died Saturday; services at 2 p.m. today at First
Baptist Church of Florien; burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery; arrangements by
Warren Meadows Funeral Home, Many.
Isgitt, Quinton W., infant, of Many died Saturday; graveside services at 10
a.m. today at Mt. Carmel Cemetery; arrangements by Warren Meadows Funeral
Home, Many.
Vernon Parish
Holt Sr., William D. "Billy," 52, of Leesville died Saturday; services at 10
a.m. Tuesday at BeauregardVernon Funeral Home Chapel, Leesville; burial in
Forest Lawn Cemetery, Leesville.
Harrison County, Texas
Davis, Joellen Churchwell, 67, of Marshall, Texas, died Saturday; graveside
services at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Odessa, Texas;
arrangements by Sullivan Funeral Home, Marshall.
Panola County, Texas
Bailey, Gene, 69, of Carthage, Texas, died Saturday; services at 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday at St. John's Episcopal Church, Carthage; burial in Grace Hill
Cemetery, Longview, Texas; arrangements by Don Lipsey Funeral Home,
Carthage.
Booth, Charles Roy "Catfish Charlie," 66, of Carthage, Texas, died Saturday;
graveside services at 2 P.M. today at Harris Chapel Cemetery; arrangements by
Hawthorn Funeral Home. Carthage.
Shelby County, Texas
Gill, Julia Ethel Murray, 88, died Saturday; services at 10 a.m Tuesday at
Watson and Sons Funeral Home Chapel, Center, Texas; burial in Shiloh
Cemetery, San Augustine County.
Nichols, Alton "Buddy," 79, died Saturday; services at 2 p.m. at Watson and
Sons Funeral Home Chapel, Center, Texas; burial in East Hamilton Cemetery.
James Donovan Shinn
MINDEN, LA - James Donovan Shinn died on July 11, 1999 at home after a short
illness. He was born on November 21, 1908 in Houma, Louisiana, the middle son
of John S. Shinn and Sarah Berger Shinn. He was preceded in death by his
parents and his brothers, John Raymond Shinn and Louis C. Shinn. He was
educated at Lorton Preparatory School in Houma and studied voice at Centenary
College.
Mr. Shinn moved to Minden in 1926, being employed as Manager of the gas
company, later to be known as ArkLa Gas. He retired from ArkLa Gas in 1973.
During his retirement he and his wife, Esther enjoyed frequent travel and
were members of the Pelican Travelers. He was a veteran of World War II where
he served in the European Theater as an infantryman.
In his 73 years in Minden, he was very involved in the city. He was the
administrator of the Minden Association for Retarded Citizens. He had been on
the Board of the Minden Cemetery Association.
Mr. Shinn was an active member of St. John's Episcopal Church. Until his
death, he was the last surviving member of the original building committee
when the church was built in 1951. He has been honored for 50 years service as
a Lay Reader-Chalice Administrator, He had served on the Vestry many times and
also as Senior Warden numerous times. He is lovingly remembered for his music
and years of service in the choir. His annual singing of "Were You There" on
Good Friday and "0 Holy Night" on Christmas Eve even in his 90th year will be
remembered by all. He had been of service in every area of St. John's Parish.
He is survived by his widow, Esther Robichaux Shinn. They were married April
1, 1959. He is also survived by many loving friends.
Visitation was at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden on Sunday, July 11, from 7
p.m. to 9 p.m. A service will be held at St. Joseph Episcopal Church, 1107
Broadway, Minden, on July 12, 1999 at 3 p.m. with Interment in Minden
Cemetery. Pallbearers are Dr. Leon Bain. Jr., Ronald Campbell, Dr. Richard
Campbell, Duane Cloud, Mike Harper, and Carleton Protho. Honorary pallbearers
are, Thad Andress, Warren Dietrich, Dr. Michael Pistorius, Dr. Robert Van
Horn, and David Williams.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts are requested to be made to St. John's
Episcopal Church, Minden or to charity of choice.
Ruth Robison Michaud
HODGE, LA - Funeral services for Ruth Robison Michaud will be held at Edmonds
Funeral Home, Jonesboro, LA at 2 p.m., Monday, July 12, 1999.
Graveside services will be held in Ruston, LA at Greenwood Cemetery with Rev.
David Dietzel, Rev. Doug McGuire and Rev. Joe Hamilton presiding.
Mrs. Michaud was born March 21, 1911, and died July 10, 1999 at her beloved
camp on Saline Lake. She graduated from Ruston High School and LA Tech
University, She resided in Hodge, LA for 67 years and was a member of Hodge
Methodist Church.
Mrs. Michaud was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson Michaud; her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Robison, Sr. and her brother A. E. "Bubba"
Robinson, Jr. Mamma Ruth is survived by her two daughters and son-in-law,
Harriett and Caerell Dowies of Homer, LA and Suzanne and Andy Malone of Diana,
TX, Also surviving her is her sister and brother-in-law, Sarah and Tom Crozier
of Hodge, LA; four grandchildren, Gil Dowies and Melinda Dowies, Mike Dowies,
Sharon Malone and Scott Malone. Two great grandchildren, Maggie and Stephen
Dowies.
Pallbearers will be E. S. Foster, Carroll Michaud, Ronald Michaud, Lorne
Michaud, Lue Charles Napper, and Troy Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be
James Gleason, John Hall and J. D. Smith.
Memorial can be made to the Hodge Methodist Church or the charity of the
donor's choice.
Mrs. Marjorie Goff Kozak
SHREVEPORT, LA - Mrs. Marjorie Goff Kozak, 72, passed away on July 11, 1999 in
Shreveport after a long battle with cancer. Visitation will be held at
Rose-Neath Funeral Home Marshall St. Chapel in Shreveport, on Monday, July
12, 1999 from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. Services for Mrs. Kozak will be held at St.
Paul's Episcopal Church in Shreveport, LA, Tuesday, July 13, at 3 p.m.
Officiating will be Rev. Guido Verbeck, Rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
Interment will follow at Forest Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Kozak was born in Gibsland, LA on June 24, 1927 and was a resident of
Shreveport for 50 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and
homemaker, as well as a partner in the family business, Kozak music. She is
survived by her husband and life partner of 50 years, Eddy Kozak; her
children, Brad Kozak of Dallas, TX and Janet Kozak Maines of Shreveport; her
daughter-in-law, Elizabeth M. Kozak; and her three grandchildren, Meredith
Maines of Shreveport, Will Morrison and Phoebe Kozak of Dallas, TX; and her
sister, Jacqueline Rambin of Dallas, TX. She will be missed by her family and
her many friends, who are secure in the knowledge that she is now with our
Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Pallbearers will be Mike Rambin, Steve Rambin, Ronald Rambin, Jeffrey Goff,
Jimmy Goff, and Brian Lewis. Honorary pallbearers will be Frank Fraccastoro,
J. C. Byrd, Alton McKnight, Bush Hedgcock, and Sid Galloway.
The family would like to express their most sincere appreciation to the
doctors and nurses of M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Grace Home and, Christus
Schumpert Hospice, as well as the many who supported the family through
prayer.
The family requests that donations be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church and
to Christus Schumpert Hospice
Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Marshall St. Chapel 222-0348
Gladys Sybil Barnhill Miles
QUITMAN, LA - Services for Gladys Sybil Barnhill Miles, 89, will be 3 p.m.,
July 12, 1999 at Fellowship Baptist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Robert
Tyler, Rev. R. P. Willis, Rev. E. D. Morris. Burial will follow in Fellowship
Cemetery on Hwy. 167 North.
Visitation was held from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m., Sunday, July 11, 1999 at Edmonds
Funeral Home-Jonesboro.
Mrs. Miles, a homemaker, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 1999 at Lincoln
General Hospital. She was born December 1, 1909 in Ft. Jessup, LA.
She is survived by four daughters, Dorothy Miles Brown of Henderson, TX, Peggy
Miles Degeneres of Slidell, LA, May Nell Machen of San Antonio, TX, Louise
Baxley Tankersley of Jonesboro, LA; son, Floyd P. Miles, Jr. of Quitman, LA;
brother, A. D. Barnhill of Georgetown, LA; sister, Marvell Bass of Mer Rouge,
LA; 12 grandchildren: 17 great-grandchildren and two
great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be James L. Baxley, 111, John Lawrence Degeneres Jr., Kyle
Goss, Shane Machen, J. K. Martin, and Tommy Wilson Ill.
Gladys Wackrel Johnson
SHREVEPORT, LA - Graveside services for Gladys Wackrel Johnson, 97, will be
held at 3:30 P.M., Tuesday, July 13, 1999 at Algoma Cemetery in Marshall, TX
Officiating will be Brother, Darwen Hunter, minister of Sunset Church
of Christ.
Mrs. Johnson passed away on Saturday, July 10, 1999 in Shreveport, LA. She was
native of Marshall, TX and a resident of Shreveport, LA. Mrs. Johnson was a
member of the Sunset Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Crowell Johnson; sisters, Madeline
Wackrel and Iris Wackrel; brother, John Lewis Wackrel, Sr. and his wife, Lois
Wackrel; son, Bobby Johnson.
She is survived by her son, Jerry Carroll Johnson; cousin, Dorothy Wood; and a
number of nieces and nephews.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Marshall St. Chapel 222-0348
Orval Thomas Barron
MANSFIELD, LA - Graveside funeral services for Orval Thomas Barron will be
held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 13, 1999, at Highland Cemetery in Mansfield,
Louisiana. Officiating will be Rev. Jim Reynolds, pastor of Emmanuel
Baptist Church in Mansfield.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Monday, July 12, 1999 at the
Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield.
Mrs. Barron was born on October 6, 1905 in Carthage, Texas, the youngest
daughter of 0. L. Thomas and Ollie Todd Thomas. She married Henry Lee Barron
and they lived in the Mansfield area until his death in 1979.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Lee Barron who died December
22, 1979; and her only daughter, Clarissa Joy Binning, who died May 23, 1984.
She is survived by grandchildren Kimberly Binning Ross, of Caldwell, Texas,
and her daughter, Hillory and son, Nathan, Greg Binning and his wife, Jennifer
of Plymouth, Michigan, and their children Adam and Bettye Clarissa, Paige
Binning O'Neal and her husband, Jim of Ruston, Louisiana and their children,
Justin and Haley; son-in-law, Fred L. Binning and wife, Mayme of Mansfield,
Louisiana; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be James Ray Thomas, Jeff Bellou, Clayton Shaw, Jack Barron,
Earl Binning, and Greg Binning.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Mansfield, LA 872-4660
July 13, 1999
Beauregard Parish
Cowan, Patsy Quaidy, 52, of DeRidder died Sunday; services at 2 p.m. today at
Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Hinson Cemetery, Knight
Community.
Jackson, O.D., 85, of Baton Rouge died; services pending; arrangements by
Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home, DeRidder.
Caddo Parish
Johnson, Gladys Wackrel, 97, of Shreveport died Saturday; graveside services
at 3:30 p.m. today at Algoma Cemetery, Marshall, Texas; arrangements by
Rose-Neath Marshall Street Funeral Home.
Red River Parish
Lea, Carol Sue, 49, of Martin died Sunday; services at 2 p.m. today at
Rose-Neath Funeral Home Coushatta Chapel; burial in Holley Springs Cemetery,
Martin.
Vernon Parish
Anderson, Carmel Johnson, 75, of Pitkin died Monday; services at 2 p.m.
Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Pitkin; burial in Blue Branch Cemetery;
arrangements by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Leesville.
McDonald, LeRoy, 87, of Leesville died Sunday; services at 1 p.m. Wednesday at
Hixson Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Welcome Cemetery, Simpson.
Webster Parish
Lunsford, Nelta R., 70, of Minden died Monday; services at 2 p.m. Wednesday at
First United Methodist Church, Minden; burial in Gardens of Memory Cemetery;
arrangements by Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Minden.
Gregg County, Texas
Brittain, Iris Margurite Hughes, 76, of Longview died Saturday; services at 10
a.m. Wednesday at Morton Baptist Church, Morton Community; graveside services
at 4:30 p.m. at Oak Bluff Memorial Cemetery; Port Neches; arrangements by
Sullivan Funeral Home, Marshall.
Shelby County, Texas
Keele, Arthur Dan, 62, of Center died Monday; graveside serices at 11 a.m.
today at Mount Pleasant Cemetery; arrangements by Watson & Sons Funeral Home.
Wichita, Kan.
Burrus, Eva Marie, 78, of Wichita died Saturday; graveside services at 10 a.m.
Wednesday at Lakeview Memorial Gardens Cemetery; arrangements by Lakeview
Funeral Home, Wichita.
E."J. "Rex" Gohring
SHREVEPORT, LA - services will be conducted at Centuries Funeral Home Chapel
for Edward Joseph Gohring, age 75 of Shreveport, LA. on Wednesday, July 14,
1999 at 11am. Officiating will be Rev. Crawford Williams. Interment to
follow in Centuries Memorial Park. Visitation will be at The Funeral Home on
Tuesday frorn 5pm to 8pm.
He entered into rest on Sunday, July 11, 1999 at his residence after a lengthy
illness. He was a lifelong resident of Shreveport. Mr. Gohring was retired
from The Shreveport Country Club. He was a member of The American Legion,
Post #14, and The 40 & 8 Local 137.
Mr. Gohring was preceded in death by his wife, Gertie Claire Gohring. He is
survived by one daughter, Gloria Jean Gebers and husband, Chuck of Oklahoma;
one son, Edward J. Gohring, Jr. and wife, Carolyn of Shreveport, one step
son, John W. Miller of Haughton, LA; seven grandchildren, eight
great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
"Military rites will be conducted by the 12th District, Dept. of LA., Veterans
of Foreign Wars-Honor Guard".
Centuries Funeral Home 686-4334
Nelta Rhea Lunsford
MINDEN, LA - Nelta Rhea Lunsford, 70, passed away on July 12, 1999 from a
recent illness. Visitation will be at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Minden, on
Tuesday, July 13th from 5 p.m. to 7 p. m.
Services for Mrs. Park will be held at First United Methodist Church in Minden
on Wednesday, July 14, 1999 at 2 p.m. Officiating will be Rev. Joe Hunter and
Rev. Ryan Horton. Interment will follow at the Gardens of Memory.
Mrs. Park was born in Minden, LA on November 5, 1928. She was preceded in
death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lunsford. She was a loving wife of 50
years, mother, and grandmother. She traveled extensively with her husband for
30 years in the United States Air Force.
She graduated from Minden High School, attended Louisiana Tech and graduated
from Mister Lynn's Modeling School in Shreveport. She has been an active
member of the United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Park is survived by her husband, Col. P.D. Park, Jr.; son, Charles "Tom"
and his wife, Claudia of Shreveport; daughters, Deborah Hudson of Minden, LA,
Donna Wimmery and her husband, Dennis of Bossier City, LA; stepson, Perry Hart
of Santa Rosa, CA. She is also survived by her three grandchildren, Kelley
Hudson, Forest Hudson, and Dillon Park. Mrs. Park is survived by her
step-mother, Mrs. Tom Lunsford, and step-sister, Shirley and Ray Carter and
family of Denver, CO.
The family would like to express their heart felt thanks to Dr. Donna Holder,
Dr. Deirdre Barfield and their staff of physicians and the nursing staff of
Schumpert Medical Center, especially nurse Tony Gordon in S.I.C.U.
Pallbearers will be Rod Gann, Bill Barcus, Judge C.A. Marvin, Marcus Wren,
M.S. Odell, Larry Fisher, Perry Watson, Earle Cook.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of The Builders Sunday School Class.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Minden Chapel 318-377-3412
Alexander David Slack
SALT LAKE CITY, UT- Memorial services were held for Alex Slack, 23, on July 7,
1999, at Cannon Mortuary, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Alex passed away suddenly on June 29, 1999. He was born on July 7, 1975 in
Shreveport, LA. Alex loved animals and was actively involved in animal rights
and also was a Vegan.
He is survived by his father, David Slack and step-mother, Vicki, of
Shreveport, LA; his mother, Kathy McCallister Westbrook and step-father
George, Of Salt Lake City; sisters: Laura and Carolyn Slack of Shreveport;
Cassie, Abby, Kumari Westbrook of Salt Lake City; also surviving are: aunt,
Debra Slack Walton; uncles, Danny Slack and wife, Cathy, of Shreveport; Jimmy
Slack and wife, Charlotte, of Cheyenne, WY; great grandmother, Allie Mae Slack
of Shongaloo, LA; Alex's beloved fiancee and love of his life, Shannon
Nichols, and a host of other relatives and friends.
A brother, Michael Westbrook, preceded Alex in death.
The family requests memorials in Alex's memory be made to the Coalition to
Abolish the Fur Trade, P. O. Box 822411, Dallas, TX 75382, (214) 503-1419.
Mrs. Ethel M. Brown
SHREVEPORT, LA - Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel M. Brown, 58, will be held at
2 p.m., Wednesday, July 14, 1999 at Heavenly Gates Funeral Home. Officiating
will be Dr. B. F. Roberts, Jr., Pastor of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church,
Amarillo, Texas. Burial will be in Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.
Family visitation will be held from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at the Heavenly
Gates Chapel.
Mrs. Brown was born in Shreveport, LA and resided at 4360 Illinois.
She is survived by her husband, Sam Brown, Jr.; son, Rossi Brown; step-son,
Jimmy Gardner; daughters, Cynthia Brown, Jacqueline Brown Sylvester;
step-daughter, Justina Washington; six sisters; three brothers; five
grandchildren.
She was a loving mother, grandmother, wife, relative, friend, and will be
missed dearly.
Heavenly Gates Funeral Home 222-8010
Chester Lee "Papaw" Mulford
SHREVEPORT, LA - Funeral services for Mr. Chester Lee "Papaw" Mulford, 85,
will be held at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 14, 1999 at Rose-Neath's Marshall
Street Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Barry Stephens, pastor of Huntington
Park Church of the Nazarene and Dr. John Cotner, Pastor Emeritus. Burial will
follow in Forest Park Cemetery, St. Vincent Avenue.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday, July 13, 1999 at the
funeral home.
Mr. Mulford passed away Sunday, July 11, 1999 following a brief illness. He
was born October 8, 1913 in Picayune, MS. Mr. Mulford was preceded in death by
his parents, Oscar and Zelma Mulford and his brother, Dennis Mulford.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Dorothy Cantley Mulford; son,
Ronald Mulford and wife, Carolyn; daughter, Marinell Copeland and husband,
Ray, all of Shreveport, LA; sister, Louise Thompson of Mendenhall, MS;
sister-in-law, Mahe Mulford of Brookhaven, MS; five grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Mike Covert, Sr., Johnie Crooks, Craig Mulford, Keith
Mulford, Brian Olson, Sam Sadler, Frank Tate and Larry Thompson.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Marshall St. Chapel 222-0348
Barbara Jane Barnhill
NATCHITOCHES, LA - Services for Barbara Jane Barnhill will be held Tuesday,
July 13, 1999 at 11 a.m. in the Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home Chapel with
the Rev. Mike Honzel and Rev. Barney Barnhill officiating. Burial will
follow in the Pisgah Cemetery, Marthaville, LA.
Barbara, 49, of Natchitoches died at her residence July 11, 1999. She was a
resident of Natchitoches and a native of Ft. Hood, TX. She was a member of the
Westside Baptist Church, Natchitoches, LA. At the time of her death,
Barbara was the Assistant Branch Manager of the Bank of Montgomery Derry, LA.
She was the former Office Manager for the C.P.A. Firm of Hines, Jackson &
Hines - Natchitoches, LA. She was a 1968 graduate of RobelineHigh School where
she was the Valedictorian of her class.
Survivors include her daughter, Monica Lambert of Natchitoches, LA; her mother
and step father, Mrs. Peggy and Nelson Maricelli of Natchitoches, LA; two
sisters, Jeannie Curtis and Judy Broadway, both of Many, LA.
Pallbearers will be Scott Broadway, Brett Broadway, Bobby King, Steve
Caldwell, James Snyder, Ken Hale, Jerry Brungart, Lewis Hines.
Visitation will be Monday, July 12, 1999 , from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Tuesday,
July 13,1999 from 8 a.m. until service time in the funeral home chapel.
(Barbara was a Loving and Caring Mother, Daughter, and Sister.)
Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home, 318-357-8271
Parsons, Clarence Monroe "Toby"
BATON ROUGE, LA - A retired certified safety professional, 65, a native of
Paducah, KY., he died at 9:40 p.m., Saturday after a lengthy illness which he
handled with courage and dignity. Visiting at Rabenhorst East Funeral
Home, 11000 Florida Blvd. from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral service 10
a.m. Wednesday at Broadmoor Baptist Church, 9755 Goodwood Blvd., the Dr. John
Goodwin officiating, followed by burial at Port Hudson National Cemetery.
Survived by his wife Redean Rushing Parsons, one son and his wife, Kent and
Lisa Parsons and four daughters and their husbands, Beth and Sam Smith, Joanna
and Paul Leinweber, Gractia and Randy Lowery, Rise' and Billy Cannon, Jr., 21
grandchildren, Emily and Miles Parsons, Christine Renner, Mindy and Kristy
Didier-Smith, Kyle, Kendall and Keely Smith, Sarah Sullivan and her husband,
Robert J. Munson, III, Hunter Sullivan, Ashley and Anna Leinweber, Ginger,
Gracie and Amanda Dial, Toby Lowery, Cassie, Jessie, Abbie, Mandie and Billie,
Kathryn Cannon, two sister and their husbands, Jane and James Park of Ghana,
West Africa, Judy and Ronnie Parker of Paducah, KY; a brother and his wife,
Waymon and Marilyn Parsons of Marsailles, IL; a sister-in-law and her
husband, Mary and Robert Goodwin of Frankfort, KY and a brother-in-law and his
wife, Kyle and Emogene Rushing of Plano, TX and an aunt, Gractia Parsons
Culver of Melrose, FL. Preceded in death by his parents Lee Roy and Gladys
Parsons, sister, Alyce Jean, son-in-law, Gary M. Didier and brother-in-law,
Truitt Rushing.
He was a Shreveport resident from 1989 until 1995. During that time he
attended Schumpert Adult Day Center and was active in the "Strokers
Association."
He was a graduate of Paducah Jr. College and attended LSU. He was a veteran of
the Korean Conflict serving in the Signal Corp and the American Security
Agency. A generation of young people were influenced by his love of sports
as an American Legion baseball coach. He was a deacon of Broadmoor Baptist
Church where he worshiped for 36 years. Memorial donations may be made to the
Louisiana War Veteran Home Activity Fund, 4739 Hwy 10, Jackson, LA 70748.
Mrs. Marjorie Goff Kozak
SHREVEPORT, LA - Mrs. Marjorie Goff Kozak, 72, passed away on July 11, 1999 in
Shreveport after a long battle with cancer. Services for Mrs. Kozak will be
held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Shreveport, LA, Tuesday, July
13, at 3 p.m. Officiating will be Rev. Guido Verbeck, Rector of St. Paul's
Episcopal Church. Interment will follow at Forest Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Kozak was born in Gibsland, LA on June 24, 1927 and was a resident of
Shreveport for 50 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and
homemaker, as well as a partner in the family business, Kozak music. She is
survived by her husband and life partner of 50 years, Eddy Kozak; her
children, Brad Kozak of Dallas, TX and Janet Kozak Maines of Shreveport; her
daughter-in-law, Elizabeth M. Kozak; and her three grandchildren, Meredith
Maines of Shreveport, Will Morrison and Phoebe Kozak of Dallas, TX; and her
sister, Jacqueline Rambin of Dallas, TX. She will be missed by her family and
her many friends, who are secure in the knowledge that she is now with our
Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Pallbearers will be Mike Rambin, Steve Rambin, Ronald Rambin, Jeffrey Goff,
Jimmy Goff, and Brian Lewis. Honorary pallbearers will be Frank Fraccastoro,
J. C. Byrd, Alton McKnight, Bush Hedgcock, and Sid Galloway.
The family would like to express their most sincere appreciation to the
doctors and nurses of M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Grace Home and Christus
Schumpert Hospice, as well as the many who supported the family through
prayer.
The family requests that donations be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church and
to Christus Schumpert Hospice.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Marshall St. Chapel 222-0348
William G. (Bill) Raney
SHREVEPORT, LA - Services for William G. (Billy) Raney, 68, will be at 11:30
a.m. Wednesday, July 14, 1999 at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel. Officiating
will be the Rev. Mike Stowell, Pastor of First Baptist Church of Keithville,
LA, assisted by Rev. Ray Raney, Associate Pastor of First Baptist Church of
Bossier City. Burial will be at Centuries Memorial Park with Masonic Rites
being observed.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Mr. Raney a life long resident of Shreveport, LA died Sunday, July 11, 1999
after a sudden illness. He was born in Shreveport, LA. He was a retired owner
of Paint and Body Shop. Mr. Raney was a Baptist, a member of American
Legion Post # 14, Temple Masonic Lodge # 448 in Bossier City, Scottish Rites,
and El Karubah, he was also a veteran of the U.S. Army in the Korean Conflict.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Bessie Raney and his
brothers, Shelton and Cecil Raney, Jr.
Survivors include his wife, Georgia Walton Raney of Shreveport; one son, Danny
Raney of Shreveport; four, grandchildren, Ashley, Shelly, Karley and Kelley
Raney; two sisters, Frances Jeter and Helen Hailey; two brothers.,
Charles Raney and Jimmy Raney.
Pallbearers will be Randy Tullis, Rusty Tullis, Ronnie Raney, Jody Raney and
Rick Raney.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Southside Chapel - 687-1256
Shelton Scoff Pennington
KEITHVILLE, LA - Funeral services for Shelton Scoff Pennington, 18, will be
held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 14, 1999 at North Highland United Methodist
Church. Officiating will be Rev. Mark Benge, pastor of North Highland
United Methodist Church, assisted by Rev. Charles Rodriguez, pastor of Mt.
Caemel Presbyterian Church of Bailey, MS. Graveside services will be held at 2
p.m. at Mineral Springs Cemetery, Dubach, LA.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 13, 1999 at the
funeral home.
Shelton passed away Sunday, July 11, 1999 in Bossier City, LA after a sudden
illness. He was born in Monroe, LA and was a resident of Keithville, LA. He
was employed with Johnny's Pizza.
Survivors include his fiancee, Rebecca DeWitt of Shreveport, LA; son, Ethan
Scott Pennington of Shreveport, LA; mother and step-father, Vickie and William
Bassett of Mineral Springs, LA; father and stepmother, Frank and Sandy
Pennington of Keithville, LA; paternal grandmother, Doris Sheppard of
Shreveport, LA; paternal grandparents, Paul and Virginia Pennington of Ruston,
LA; maternal grandmother, Edna Jo Otwell of Hilly Junction, LA; maternal
grandfather, Paul Otwell of Mineral Springs, LA; brothers, Mark Pennington and
wife, Stacie of Haughton, LA and Bryan Pennington and fiancee, Jacki Hepp of
Shreveport, LA; and nephews, Tyler Pennington and Lucas Pennington.
Pallbearers will be Bryan Pennington, Mark Pennington, Scott Tullos, Eric
Weiland, Dusty Miller, David Sepulvado, Brett Anderson and Tommy Taylor.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Marshall St. Chapel 222-0348
Hattie Marvin Moncrief Pavey
TYLER, TX - Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, July 14, 1999 at
2:30 p.m., at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel by Dr. Don Cottrill of Aldersgate
United Methodist Church, Slidell, LA, assisted by Rev. Bryan D. Dauphin of
Summer Grove United Methodist Church for Hattie Marvin Moncrief Pavey. Burial
will follow at Forest Park West Cemetery.
Born April 9, 1905 in Gibsland, LA, Mrs. Pavey passed away Saturday, July 10,
1999 at her home in Tyler, Texas after a brief illness. Mrs. Pavey was a
former long-time resident of Shreveport having moved to Tyler in February of
1998.
She moved to Shreveport in 1925 to enter Nursing School on the recommendation
of their family Physician, Dr. Wade. She attended the old Schumpert Sanitarium
graduating as an R.N. in June of 1928.
Mrs. Pavey was a former member of Cedar Grove Methodist Church where she was
active in the Women's Society of Christian Services and was a delegate to the
Louisiana Methodist Conference on several occasions.
As an active member of Summer Grove United Methodist Church, she served on the
Parsonage Committee and the United Methodist Women.
In January 1999, she was awarded a permanent Honorary Membership on the Summer
Grove United Methodist Church's Administrative Board in recognition of the
many years of her work in the church.
Mrs. Pavey was pre-deceased by parents, M. W. Moncriet and Annie Shaffer
Moncrief; her husband of 38 years, Francis Nathan Pavey, Jr.; infant daughter,
Annie Lee Pavey; two brothers, Emery and Edwim Moncrief; sister, Nora
Moncrief Edmiston and infant granddaughter, Vicki Lynn Turner.
She is survived by three children, Ruby Pavey Holland and husband, Claude, Jr.
of Tyler, Texas; Francis Nathan Pavey, III and wife, Pat, and Gwen Pavey
Turner of Shreveport; 11 grandchildren, Dale Holland (Brenda), David
Holland, Claude Holland, III (Mary Ellen), Tim Holland (Pat), Cindy Pavey
Pittman (Robert), Rebecca Pavey Hardin, Robin Pavey Miller (Casey), Charles
Burroughs (Lisa), Karen Burroughs, Rhonda Turner Hereford (Lou) and Rachel
Turner Wagner; 17 great grandchildren; one expected great grandchild; and two
expected great-great grandchildren; four brothers, Halbert Moncrief (Dovie) of
Brookhaven, MS; Carl Moncrief of Gibsiand, LA; Euell Moncrief (Mable) of
Madison, MS and Orland Moncrief (Virginia) of Shreveport; numerous nieces and
nephews, additional family members and a host of friends.
Pallbearers will be grandsons Dale, David, Claude and Tim Holland, Lou
Hereford and Greg Wagner.
Honorary pallbearers are Charles Burroughs, Robert Pittman, Casey Miller and
Charles Lyons.
The family would like to thank Hospice of Tyler and express their appreciation
to the Joy Class of Greenacres Baptist Church, Tyler, TX, and to her many
friends and fellow worshippers at Summer Grove United Methodist Church in
Shreveport for their prayers and support. Gratitude to Sonja Bracey, Ann
McElwee and Inez Johniken of Hair Attraction. A Special thanks to Dr. Svetisla
Vukelia and Staff at the Tyler Cancer Center.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the American
Cancer Society or the Hospice of Choice.
[NOTE: "Today She Got Her Wings", a poem, is not included here, but was
published in the Shreveport Times.]
July 14, 1999
Beauregard Parish
Jackson, O.D., 85, of Baton Rouge died Monday, services at I p.m. Thursday at
Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home Chapel, DeRidder; burial in Sugartown Cemetery,
Sugartown.
Caddo Parish
Borden, Harley Edford, 89, of Shreveport died Tuesday; services at 10 a.m.
Thursday at Sullivan Funeral Home Travis Street Chapel, Marshall; burial in
Center Cemetery, Harleton, Texas.
Hunt,Jessie Coleman Hunt Jr., 52, of Oil City died Monday; services at 2 p.m.
Thursday at McGuire Funeral Home Chapel, Vivian; burial in Evans Field
Cemetery, Oil City.
Mulford, Chester Lee, 85, of Shreveport died Sunday; services at 11:30 a.m.
today at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Marshall Street Chapel; burial in Forest Park
Cemetery, St. Vincent Ave.
Pennington, Shelton Scott, 18, of Keithville died Sunday; services at 10 a.m.
today at North Highland United Methodist Church; graveside services at 2 p.m.
at Mineral Springs Cemetery, Dubach; arrangements by Rose-Neath Marshall
Street Funeral Home.
Thompson, Seakrist Casten, 21, of Shreveport died Tuesday; services at 4 p.m.
Thursday at Sullivan Funeral Home
Travis Street Chapel, Marshall, Texas; burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Marshall.
Jackson Parish
Bell, Thelma Lea, 77, of Quitman died Monday; services at 4 p.m. today at
Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro; burial in Mount Olive West Cemetery, Quitman.
Vail, Camille "Polly," 83, of North Hodge died Monday; services Pending;
arrangements by Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Lincoln Parish
Goolsby, Marie, 93, of Baton Rouge died Monday; services at 10 a.m. Thursday
at Rock Corner Baptist Church; burial in Mineral Springs Cemetery;
arrangements by Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Lann, Lavena Dell, 83, of Ruston died Monday; services at 10 a.m. Thursday at
Temple Baptist Church: burial in Douglas Cemetery, arrangements by Kilpatrick
Funeral Home, Ruston.
Natchitoches Parish
Johnson, Eric Thomas, 31, of Natchitoches died Tuesday; services pending;
arrangements by Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home.
Vernon Parish
Gill, Jewel Lene, 62, of Pitkin died Tuesday; services at 2 p.m. Thursday at
Mount Olive Baptist Church, Pitkin; burial in Gravel Hill Cemetery;
arrangements by Hixson Funeral Home, Leesville.
Winn Parish
Hodges, Gordon L., 83, of Montgomery died Monday; services at 2 p.m. Thursday
at Southern Funeral Home Chapel, Winnfield; burial in Mount Zion Cemetery,
Montgomery.
Harrison County, Texas
Rotzler, Peggy Hilliard, 77, of Marshall died Tuesday; services at 2 p.m.
Thursday at First Presbyterian Church, Marshall; burial in Lake Margaret
Cemetery; arrangements by Sullivan Funeral Home.
Shelby County, Texas
McCain, Dixie Samford, 88, of Houston died Tuesday; graveside services at 2
p.m. today at Oaklawn Memorial Park Cemetery; arrangements by Mangum Funeral
Home, Center.
Robert Morgan Bingham
BOISE, ID - Robert (Bob) Morgan Bingham, 81, of Boise, Idaho passed away July
12, 1999 at Boise Samaritan Village. Funeral services will be held at 2
p.m., Saturday, July 17 at Antioch United Methodist Church with Reverend
William Finnin and Reverend James Pyle officiating. Burial will follow
at the Antioch Cemetery. The family will meet with friends at the
Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, Louisiana on Friday evening from 5 to 7
p.m.
Bob was born in Henderson, Minnesota February 7, 1918 and spent most of his
childhood on a dairy farm in Wheeling, IL. He was a graduate from the
University of Minnesota.
A veteran of WWII Bob served as a Captain in the 313th Field Artillery
Battalion 80th Blue Ridge Infantry Division, 3rd Army. Following action at the
Moselle River in Germany, his battalion was awarded the Distinguished Unit
Presidential Citation. Additionally Captain Bingham was awarded the Bronze
Star for his meritorious service in France, Luxembourg and Germany.
Bob married Eleanor Barrons on August 30, 1941 in Ft. Sill Oklahoma. Following
WWII they settled in Antioch Community, Lincoln Parish, where they introduced
one of the first peach orchards in the area. It was on the "farm" that Bob and
Eleanor raised their four children while Bob held various agricultural related
positions.
In 1968 Bob had a career change and he and Eleanor moved to New Orleans.
During this time, Bob became involved with an oil refining product for which
he held two patents. In 1996 they retired to Boise, Idaho.
Bob will always be remembered as a warm and loving husband, father,
grandfather, and friend.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Eleanor, four children, son Peter
and wife, Annette of Austin, TX; daughiters, Mary and husband Will Finnin of
Dallas, TX; Judy and husband, Ron Halverson of Boise, ID; Jeanne and
husband, Lansing Lee III of Augusta, GA; 11 grandchildren; four
greatgrandchildren; sister, Beth Duddy and brothers, Donald S. and Douglas
Bingham; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents,
Harold S. and Jessie M. Bingham and his niece Sharon Duddy Tolin.
Nelta Rhea Lunsford Park
MINDEN, LA - Nelta Rhea Lunsford, 70, passed away on July 12,1999 from a
recent illness. Visitation will be at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Minden, on
Tuesday, July 13th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Services for Mrs. Park will be held at First United Methodist Church in Minden
on Wednesday, July 14, 1999 at 2 p.m. Officiating will be Rev. Joe Hunter and
Rev. Ryan Horton. Interment will follow at the Gardens of Memory.
Mrs. Park was born in Minden, LA on November 5, 1928. She was preceded in
death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lunsford. She was a loving wife of 50
years, mother, and grandmother. She traveled extensively with her husband for
30 years in the United States Air Force.
She graduated from Minden High School, attended Louisiana Tech and graduated
from Mister Lynn's Modeling School in Shreveport. She has been an active
member of the United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Park is survived by her husband, Col. P.D. Park, Jr.; son, Charles "Tom"
and his wife, Claudia of Shreveport; daughters, Deborah Hudson of Minden, LA,
Donna Mummery and her husband, Dennis of Bossier City, LA; stepson, Perry Hart
of Santa Rosa, CA. She is also survived by her three grandchildren, Kelley
Hudson, Forest Hudson, and Dillon Park. Mrs. Park is survived by her
step-mother, Mrs. Tom Lunsford, and step-sister, Shirley and Ray Carter and
family of Denver, CO. The family would like to express their heart felt thanks
to Dr. Donna Holder, Dr. Deirdre Barfield and their staff of physicians and
the nursing staff of Schumpert Medical Center, especially nurse Tony Gordon in
S.I.C.U.
Pallbearers will be Rod Gann, Bill Barcus, Judge C.A. Marvin, Marcus Wren,
M.S. Odell, Larry Fisher, Perry Watson, Earle Cook.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of The Builders Sunday School Class.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Minden Chapel 318-377-3412
Charlmer Spearman
Vivian, LA - Services for Charlmer Spearman, 85, will be 10 a.m., July 15,
1999 at McGuire Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. J. C. Clement, Merlin
Liverman and Rev. Morris Brock. Burial will follow in Vivian Cemetery.
Mr. Spearman was born May 22, 1914 in Rodessa, LA and died July 12,
1999 in Caddo Medical Center.
He was preceded in death by infant son, Douglas, father James Cooper Spearman;
mother, Oma Sandlir; brothers, Marcus, Blanchard, and Otis Spearman, sisters,
Anna Septon, Jesnita Conley, Johnnie Dean McAfee, Addie Gilmore, Clarice
Mathis, SteIla Lee.
Mr. Spearman was survived by his wife, Marion of Vivian, LA; son Gregory
and wife, Milde Spearman of Littleton, CO.; daughters, JoAnn and husband
Walter Smith of Marshall, TX, Paulette and husband, Richard Holt of McLeod,
TX; Debbie and husband Danny Dison of Bossier City, LA; grandchildren Richard
and wife, Sally Holt of McLeod, TX, and husband, Mark Stalsky of Oakdale, LA,
Randy Holt of McLeod, TX, and Samantha Smith of Waskom, TX, Andrew Smith of
zMarshall, TX, Chris Dison and Kim Dison of Bossier City, LA, Holly Spearman
and Landon Spearman of Littleton, CO; great grandchildren, Timothy Taylor and
Thomas Holt of McLeod, TX, Anna Ashley and Strm Stalsky of Oakdale, LA,
Katheryn, Kaylee and Kolton Smith of Waskom, TX; btothers, Abe O'Farrell,
O'Neal Spearman of Vivian, LA, Buddy Spearman, of Dallas, TX, Clarence
Spearman of Victoria, TX; sisters, Lucille Herring and Alice Rives of
Shreveport, LA, Irene French of Vivian, LA and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Spearman joined the Army un July 20, 1937 in Dallas, TX. He served with
the 89th Infantry division during WWII earning the Purple heart after being
wounded in action in France. During the Korean War he served with the 56th
Amphibious Tank and Tractor Battalion in Korea participating in the "Big
Switch". He continued to serve his country with honor retiring in 1961 with
the rank of SFC in the 26th Infantry 1 st BG CO B. After retiring he moved to
Vivian, LA and went to work for the Caddo Parish Army Department retiring as
supervisor. During retirement years he was very active and had great concerns
for his family and friends salvation and then the direction his precious
country was going. He wrote many letters to the editors of our newspaper
concerning important issues to our country. His family remembers him with love
pride and will miss his love of life. We would like to thank Brother Richard
Beeman, Reverend Merlin Liverman, Reverend J. C. Clements, Reverend Morris
Brock and also the staff of North Caddo Medical Center, the EMS Service of
North Caddo Hospital, Dr. Steven Taylor Dr. John Haynes and a special thanks
to Dr. Jeff Holt.
His favorite verse was Philippians 3; 13-14 and John 3 verse 4. Philippians 3;
13-14, Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended; but this one thing I
do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forth unto those
things which are before. I press toward the mark for the prize at the high
calling of God in Christ Jesus.
John 3; 4 I have no greater joy than to hear children walk in truth.
Ophie S. Dowling
CONVERSE, LA - Funeral services for Ophie S. Dowling, 79, will be held at 2:30
p.m., Thursday, July 15, 1999 at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel. Officiating
will be Dr. N. 0. Pugh. Graveside services will be 4 p.m. at Grand Cane
Cemetery in Grand Cane, LA.
The family will receive friends beginning at 5 p.m. Wednesday.
Mrs. Ophie S. Dowling, a homemaker, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 1999
after a brief illness. She was a native of Pleasant Hill, LA and had resided
in Converse, LA for the past 20 years. She was preceded in death by her
husband, T. L. Dowling.
She is survived by one son, T. 0. "Jimmy" Greer and wife, Flo of Converse, LA;
grandchildren, Gaye Atkinson and Clay Greer; three great grandchildren; two
nieces, Virginia Jones and Ann Nichols; step-son, Porter Dowling and
wife, Marilyn.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Southside Chapel 687-1256
Thomas Lorriane Whiteman Campbell
MINDEN, LA - Thomas Lorriane Whiteman Campbell died July 13,1999 in Minden
Medical Center following a stroke. Born 91 years ago in Sibley, Missouri, she
was the only child of H. T. and Annah Pearl Whiteman of Marceline, Missouri.
Predeceased by her husband, Dr. Paul M. Campbell, she is survived by a son,
Dr. Richard W. Campbell, daughter-in-law, Lisa and grandson, Hooker of Minden.
She was a graduate of Stephens College and Missouri University School of
Journalism. Her degrees in Music and Journalism led to stints on various
newspapers and twenty years as church organist at St. John's Episcopal Church
and pianist for the Minden Lions Club. She is perhaps best known for her
avocation, the promotion of historical studies and the preservation of local
history.
Organizational affiliations include being a communicant of St. John's
Episcopal Church, Minden, past Chapter Regent and Registrar and twice state
officer of the DAR with sixty years membership and nine ancestors bars, past
president of the UDC; past president of the North LA Historical Association
and honorary life member of the Board; past officer of the State Genealogical
Society; organizing member and past president of the Minden Study Club;
founding member of the Women's Department Club; member of the Society of
Boonesborogh; Clan Campbell Society, Colonial Dames of America, Chapter VI,
Descendants of Colonial Clergy, Huguenot Society, Matthew Agee Chapter,
Colonial Dames of the XVII Century; Daughters of 1812; American Legion
Auxiliary.
She was designated Webster Parish's Official Historian and named Minden's
"Woman of the Year" for 1978. She was the Heritage Queen of the Minden
Germanfest and Grand Marshall of the Christmas Parade. February 25, 1997
was proclaimed "Thomas Lorriane Campbell Day" in Minden,
Visitation was at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden on Tuesday, July 13. 1999
from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The service will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church,
1107 Broadway, Minden, on July 14,1999 at 3 p.m. Interment will be in
Buckner, Missouri. Pallbearers are Dr. Leon Bain, Judge Harmon Drew, Hal
Jackson, Steve Maddry, Philp McInnis, and Carleton Prothro.
The family requests any donations be made to the North LA Historical
Association or St. John's Episcopal Church.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Minden, LA 377-3412
Mrs. Ada Belle Melcher
BOSSIER CITY, LA - Mrs. Ada Belle Melcher, 87, passed away on Monday, July 12,
1999. She had been a resident of Bossier City since 1948. Her faith and love
in God was shown by her devoted service and through her membership with the
Eastern Star which spanned over 30 years. She is survived by her loving
husband of 48 years, Mr. C. D. Melcher; son, Leonard Watson and wife, Claudie;
step-daughter, Ruth Hellman and husband Terry; sister-in-law, Lou Vincent;
grandchildren, Sheila Chandler, Charleen Burton, Mike Overstreet; loving
friends, D. C. Maddox, Sherman Wiggin, Bill & Gwen Marshall, Cindy Johnson,
John Kirkland, Dorman Jeane, Joe Flores and their families.
Funeral services will be held in the Chapel of Hill Crest on Wednesday, July
14, 1999 at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in Hill Crest Cemetery with Scott Jones,
William Jones, John Opphile, Patrick Prapbraine, Bobby Allen Kirkland, Joe
FIores, and Lee Flores serving as pallbearers.
Hill Crest Funeral Home 949-9415
Joyce Ann Brugier Berry
SHREVEPORT, LA - Joyce Ann Brugier Berry passed away on July 13, 1999 after a
lengthy baffle with cancer. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July
15, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral. Officiating will be
The Reverend Canon Jane W. B. Alexander, Canon Pastor and The Reverend Canon
James H. Fetterman, Canon Missioner. The family will receive friends in the
Cathedral parlor following the services. Interment will take place in the
Cathedral Columbarium at a later date.
Mrs. Berry was born in Beeville, Texas on January 14, 1933, the daughter of
Elfie Brugier Williams and the late Robert Brugier. She was a graduate of C.
E. Byrd High School and Centenary College. At Centenary she was Centenary
Lady, president of Chi Omega Fraternity and Panhellenic Council, and ROTC
Sponsor. In the Shreveport community, she was past president of Chi Omega
Alumnae, past board member of St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral and past officer
of the Shreveport Medical Auxiliary. She enjoyed memberships in the Cotillion
Club, Shreveport Symphony Guild, Shreveport Opera Guild and the English
Speaking Union. She was also employed as an instructor at Ayers Business
School.
Mrs. Berry is survived by her mother, Elfie Williams of New Orleans, her
daughter, Lianne and her husband, Phil Pearson and step grandchildren, Jessica
and Colton Pearson all of Dallas; daughter, Susanne and her husband, Ernest
Johnson of Houston, TX; and one son, Oscar Lee Berry III and his wife, Ashley;
and grandson, Alan Lee Berry of Shreveport.
Mrs. Berry loved Shreveport, her church, her many friends, Chi Omega and her
children and grandchildren. The family requests that memorials be made in lieu
of flowers to St. Mark's Cathedral or to the National Multiple Sclerosis
Society.
Osborn Funeral Home 865-8426
Myra Joy Cobb Shillcutt
BOSSIER CITY, LA - Graveside service for Myra Joy Cobb Shillcutt, 81, will be
held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 14, 1999 at Forest Park Cemetery on St.
Vincent Ave. Officiating will be Rev. Crawford Williams.
Mrs. Shillcutt passed away on Monday, July 12, 1999. She was a native of
Athens, LA and a resident a Bossier City, LA. Mrs. Shillcutt was a member of
the Broadmoor Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, B. H.
Shillcutt, son, Jerry Shillcutt, and great grandson, Brandon Roberson.
She is survived by two sons, Booker Shillcutt of Atlanta, GA, Bob Shillcutt of
Baton Rouge, LA; one daughter, Nancy Roberson of Benton, LA; daughter-in-law,
Barbara Shillcutt of Benton, LA; two brothers, Lynwood Cobb and Joe Cobb; nine
grandchildren; 13 greatgrandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be David Roberson, Larry Wilson, Larry Cobb, Scott LaBorde,
Bret Thomas, Gilbert Shillcutt, and Herschel Cobb Jr., Steven Shillcutt.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Bossier Chapel 746-2543
Cynthia W. "Cindy" Robinson
SPRINGHILL, LA - Memorial services for Cynthia W. "Cindy" Robinson, 48, will
be held Thursday, July 15,1999 at Springhill United Methodist Church at 11
a.m. with Rev. Weldon Bares officiating. The family will receive friends on
Wednesday, July 14,1999 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Bailey Funeral Home. Springhill,
LA.
Cindy departed this life Tuesday, July 13, 1999 due to complications from a
brain tumor. She fought a courageous battle since being diagnosed in August of
1996, while maintaining her steadfast faith and dignity.
She was educated at LSU, receiving her Masters Degree in Special Education in
1973. She was an active member of the Webster Parish Alumni Association and
was the recipient of the LSU Alumni Association Chapter Service Award in 1997.
She taught special education in the public schools of Webster Parish for
several years. She also taught several years at Plain Dealing Academy. She
worked as a marketing representative for Kraft Foods and also owned her own
advertising specialty business for several years before taking over as office
manager of her husband's law off ice in Springhill.
She was an active member of Springhill United Methodist Church having served
on numerous committees including Chairperson of the Administrative Board. She
had a strong and abiding faith in God which she expressed to all with
whom she came in contact. She and her husband John, attended Louisiana United
Methodist Cursillo #43 in Alexandria.
She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Judge John Robinson of Springhill,
LA, two sons, Eric Robinson and wife, Amy of Longview, TX and Kyle Robinson of
Springhill, LA; granddaughter, Whitney Wilhelm of Longview, TX; mother-in-law,
Reba Robinson of Springhill, LA.
The family would like to express its gratitude to Dr. Wayne Sessions and
staff, Dr. Anil Nanda and staff and Dr. Johnny Craig and staff for their
excellent and compassionate medical care. The family also wishes to thank
Louise Koske, Reba Robinson, Flo Sessions, Corine Bland, Karen Stephens,
Beverly McMachen and Diane Putman for their love and care of Cindy. The family
also wishes to acknowledge and thank all of the churches and individuals for
their prayers, support and donations throughout Cindy's illness.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the
Springhill United Methodist Church Prayer Garden Fund, P. 0. Box 545,
Springhill, Louisiana 71075; the Louisiana Methodist Cursillo Scholarship
Fund, noted "in memory of Cindy Robinson" c/o Nathan Roberts, 3004 Pershing
Avenue, Alexandria, Louisiana 71301 or People Against Cancer, P. 0. Box 10,
Otho, Iowa 50569.
July 15, 1999
Bossier Parish
Judah, Charlsie Rae, 82, of Plain Dealing died Monday; services at 2 p.m.
today at Plain Dealing Assembly of God Church; burial in Plain Dealing
Cemetery; arrangements by Bailey Mortuary, Plain Dealing.
Caddo Parish
Hunt Jr., Jessie Coleman Younger, 52, of Oil City died Monday; services at 2
p.m. today at McGuire Funeral Home Chapel, Vivian; burial in Evans Field
Cemetery, Oil City.
McNeal, Vernie Arledge, 85, of Vivian died Wednesday; services at 10 a.m.
Friday at McGuire Funeral Home Chapel, Vivian; burial in Blanchard Cemetery.
Spearman, Chalmers, 85, of Vivian died Monday; services at 10 a.m. today at
McGuire Funeral Home Chapel, Vivian; burial in Vivian Cemetery.
Jackson Parish
Thrasher, Juanita A., 84, of Saline died Tuesday-, services at 2 p.m. today at
Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel, Jonesboro; burial in Old Saline Cemetery, Saline.
Vail, Camille "Mama Polly," 83, of North Hodge died Monday; services at 10
a.m. today at First Assembly of God Church, Jonesboro; burial in Mount Olive
East Cemetery, Quitman; arrangements by Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Natchitoches Parish
Johnson, Eric Thomas, 31, of Natchitoches died Tuesday; services at 2 p.m.
Friday at First Baptist Church, Natchitoches: burial in Dewil Cemetery, near
Gardner; arrangements by Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home, Natchitoches.
Union Parish
Welch, Softy Jo, 70, of Bernice died Monday; services at 2 p.m. today at Pine
Grove Baptist Church; burial in Pine Grove Cemetery; arrangements by
Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Webster Parish
Fincher, Wilbur, 74, of Minden died Tuesday; graveside services at 10:30
a.m. today at Arlington Cemetery, Homer; arrangements by Rose-Neath Funeral
Home, Minden.
Winn Parish
Creel, Charles Neiz, 75, of Joyce died Wednesday; services at 10 a.m. Friday
at Southern Funeral Home Chapel, Winnfield; burial in Union Cemetery, Joyce.
Harrison County, Texas
Neal, Doris Jennings, 75, of Chandler, Texas, died Tuesday; memorial services
at 10 a.m. Friday at Longview Missionary Baptist Church, Longview, Texas;
arrangements by Sullivan Funeral Home, Marshall, Texas.
Shelby County, Texas
Adams, Era Ramsey, 79, of Joaquin, Texas, died Tuesday; services at 2 p.m.
today at Watson & Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas; buried in Shady Grove
Cemetery
McGhen, Chayton Arthur, Infant, or Bossier City died Monday; graveside
services were Wednesday at Greer-Brady Cemetery, Shelby County; arrangements
by Watson & Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
Seakrist Caston Thompson
SHREVEPORT, LA - Services for Mr. Seakrist Caston Thompson, 21, will be held
at 4 p.m., Thursday, July 15, 1999 at Sullivan Funeral Home in Marshall,
TX. Officiating will be Rev. Dan Hatton.
Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Woodlawn, TX.
Mr. Thompson departed this life on Tuesday, July 13,1999.
Seakrist will always be remembered and loved by his family and many close
friends. He will forever remain a part of our hearts.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Martha N. Morgan and
step-grandmother, Mary Lou Morgan. Survivors include his loving mother and
step-father, Karla and Joseph Barbee; father, Michael Thompson, grandfather,
Max Morgan (Big Dad) of Marshall, TX; grandmother, Joan Thompson;
step-grandmother, Lillie Mae Barbee; step-brother, Chris Barbee; aunt, Rhonda
Faour and husband, James of Doyline, LA; uncle, Glen Morgan of Bossier City,
LA; fiancee, Jennifer Staggs; special family member, Kim Kemmerly; numerous
other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers will be John Everett Dan Spivey, Max Jefferson Morgan, David
DuShane Spradling, Troy Nester, and Jonathan Sharp.
Thomas "Joe" Doyle, Jr.
HAUGHTON, LA - Services for Thomas "Joe" Doyle, Jr., 55, will be held at 11:30
a.m., Friday, July 16, 1999 at Rose-Neath's Bossier Chapel. Officiating will
be Tommy Holmes, Carl Barr and Rev. Philip Michiels. Burial will be in
Hickory Grove Cemetery south of Coushatta, LA.
Funeral home visitation will be after 4 p.m., Thursday, July 15, 1999.
Mr. Doyle died Tuesday, July 13, 1999 in Bossier City after a lengthy illness.
He graduated from Bossier High School in 1961 and then attended Sam Houston
State College. Mr. Doyle was a member of the American Legion Koran Post #388.
He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Joseph Doyle, Sr.
Survivors are his wife, Renee Doyle of Haughton, LA; mother, Nettie Bamburg
Doyle of Bossier City, LA; three children Tammey Doyle Blake and husband,
Kevin of Hot Springs, AR, Lois Moss and Jake Moss both of Blanchard, LA; three
grandchildren, Courtney, Dillon and Cassidy Blake of Hot Springs, AR.
Pallbearers will be Jake Moss, Rod Worthington, Joe Pipes, Bill Baker, Wendy
Wright, Les Rape, Danny Culpepper, E. A. Lovett and John Clark.
Honorary pallbearers will be Melvin Adkison, Alan Beers, Bryant Beers, Kevin
Blake, Tommy Ford, Robin Holstetter, Tom Simpson, Drew Allen, Morris Womack
and Kenny Barlow.
Special thanks to dear friend Nadine Barksdale, Shelia Jo, Schumpert Hospice
and to all of his friends for their loving prayers.
Memorials may be made to Scbumpert Hospice or the American Cancer Society.
The family will be at his mother Nettie Doyle's house in Bossier City.
A Remembrance Service will be held Friday evening at Camp Joy. Friends and
love ones are encouraged to attend.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Bossier Chapel, 746-2543
Ann Dillard Connell
LAKE BISTINEAU, LA - Ann D. Connell joined our Lord at 3:30 a.m. on July 14,
1999. Graveside services will be held at Forest Park Cemetery at 2 p.m. on
Friday, July 16,1999. Visitation will be held at Osborn from 12 until 1:30
p.m. on Friday. Services will be under the direction of Osborn Funeral Home
with the Reverend Harold Cobb presiding.
Ann is survived by her husband, Bryan E. Connell of Lake Bistineau, LA;
daughters, Kay Colvin of Edmond, OK and Carol C. Shafton of San Francisco, CA;
and their families.
The family of Ann Connell would like to especially thank Dr. Robert Taylor and
his personal staff, and the entire staff of Summit Hospital for their superb
and loving care and support of Ann and her family, The family requests that
memorials be made to Belcher/Dixie Presbyterian Church or the charity of
donor's choice.
Osborn Funeral Home $65-8426
Peggy Hilliard Rotzler
MARSHALL, TX - Peggy Hilliard Rotzler went to be with her Father in Heaven on
July 13, 1999. Born in Marshall, Texas, on January 14, 1922, she was the only
child of Vernon and Maggie Littlejohn Hilliard. Her early years were spent
with cousins and friends at Camp Fern, a residential summer camp for girls and
boys, which was established by her parents in 1934. She later attended Hollins
College in Virginia and graduated from the University of Texas with a degree
in health, physical education and recreation. She was a member of Mortar Board
and Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. She taught school for two years in Marshall
where she met and married R. W. (Bill) Rotzler from Pittsburgh, PA, They lived
in Texas City and later Alvin, Texas. Upon the death of her mother in 1961,
she assumed the ownership of Camp Fern which she operated until July 13.
She has left behind a son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Bill and Marcia Rotzler of
Longview and a daughter and son-in-law Margaret and Albert Thompson of
Marshall as well as two grandsons, Hilliard and William Rotzler.
Her love of children and her love for the Lord are two lasting gifts she has
given to her children as well as four generations of campers who knew and
loved her. The joy that she shared remains in our hearts.
Visitation will be Wednesday, July 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the home of the Lake
Littlejohn family.
Services will be on Thursday, July 15 at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian
Church of Marshall.
Sullivan Funeral Home
Marshall, TX 903-938-7777
Harley Edford Borden
SHREVEPORT, LA - Funeral services for Harley Edford Borden, 89, of [address
deleted], Shreveport, La., will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 15, 1999 at
the Travis St. Chapel of The Sullivan Funeral Home, Marshall, TX with
Rev. Kirk Werner officiating. Interment will be in Carver Cemetery, Harleton,
Texas.
Mr. Borden was born February 27, 1910 in Chickasha, OK to Monroe Borden and
Susie Watson Borden. He received his education in the Antlers, OK Public
Schools. He was a retired carpenter from Texas Eastman of Longview, TX and was
a member of Harleton United Methodist Church. Mr. Borden married Etta Ray
Newman on May 6, 1931 in Marshall, TX. She preceded him in death on December
21, 1983. He married Dovie Ellerbe on April 3, 1989 in Harleton, Texas. Mr.
Borden died at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 13, 1999 at Lagniappe Hospital in
Shreveport, LA after a long illness. Mr. Borden was preceded in death by one
son, Edford Borden and one granddaughter, Vickie Karletta Everett.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dovie Ellerbe Borden of Shreveport; two
stepsons, Ronald W. and Susie Ellerbe of Birmingham, AL, Don and Claire
Ellerbe of Bossier City, LA; five grandchildren and grands-in-law Ricky and
Pam Borden of Harleton, TX, Mickie and Michael Stephens of Splendora, TX,
Nickie Ralene LeNormand of Splendora, TX, Dickie Garrett and Sonya Borden of
Oklahoma City, OK and Mitzie Jane and Ron Dixon of Oklahoma City, OK; 10
great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Billy Newman, David Newman, Don (Junior) Gideon, Lloydalee
Borden, Leland Borden and Larry Borden.
Sullivan Funeral Home
Marshall, TX 903-938-7777
Mrs. Ethel M. Aycock
SHREVEPORT, LA - Services will be conducted at Centuries Funeral Home Chapel
for Ethel M. Aycock, 69, of Shreveport, LA, on Friday, July 16, 1999 at 1 P.M.
Officiating will be Rev. Lucy Maier, pastor of Central Christian Church where
Mrs. Aycock was a member. Interment to follow in Centuries Memorial Park.
Visitation will be at the funeral home on Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
She entered into rest on Monday, July 12, 1999 at Life Care Willis-Knighton
Pierremont Medical Center from an illness due to an automobile accident. Mrs.
Aycock was born in Lafayette, LA and lived in Shreveport since 1951.
Mrs. Aycock retired as an executive secretary for Texas Eastern Transmission
Corporation. She was a member of the Petroleum Club for over 20 years,
Harriet's (Smith) Bridge Club, The Woman's Department Club, Shreveport
Desk and Derrick Club, and the Homemakers Extension Club. Most of all Mrs.
Aycock was a very loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in
death by her parents, E. B. and Grace McNaspy; one sister, Vera Ruth McNaspy,
and two brothers, E. B. McNaspy, Jr. and H. M. McNaspy. She is survived by her
loving husband of 50 years, John M. Aycock; two sons, Randy Aycock and wife,
Cathy of Frierson, LA., and Don Aycock of Dallas, TX.; one grandson, Justin
Aycock and one step granddaughter, Mandy Linn.
Honorary pallbearer will be Ray Coss. Pallbearers will be Clif Williams, Tommy
Chance, A. L. McLauren, Carlton Brock, Raymond Miller, and Bill Blankenship.
Memorials may be made to St. Judes Children's Hospital and/or Central
Christian Church.
Centuries Funeral Home 318-686-4334
Chalmers Spearman
VIVIAN, LA - Services for Chalmers Spearman, 85, will be 10 a.m., Thursday,
July 15, 1999 at McGuire Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. J. C. Clement,
Merlin Liverman and Rev. Morris Brock. Burial will follow in Vivian Cemetery.
Mr. Spearman was born May 22, 1914 in Rodessa, LA and died July 12, 1999 in
North Caddo Medical Center, Vivian, LA.
He was preceded in Death by infant son, Douglas, father James Cooper
Spearman, mother, Oma Sandlir Spearman; brothers, Marcus, Blanchard, and Otis
Spearman, sisters, Anna Sexton, Jaunita Conley, Johnnie Dean McAfee, Addie
Gilmore, Clarice Mathis, Stella Lee.
Mr. Spearman was survived by his wife Marion of Vivian, LA: son Gregory and
wife, Milda Spearman of Littleton, CO; daughters, JoAnn and husband Walter
Smith of Marshall, TX, Paulette and husband, Richard Holt of McLeod, TX,
Debbie and husband Danny Dison of Bossier City, LA; grandchildren, Richard and
wife, Sally Holt of McLeod, TX, Renee and husband, Mark Stalsby of Oakdale,
LA, Randy Holt of McLeod, TX, Todd and Samantha Smith of Waskom, TX, Andrew
Smith of Marshall, TX, Chris Dison and Kim Dison of Bossier City, LA, Holly
Spearman and Landon Spearman of Littleton, CO; great grandchildren, Timothy,
Taylor and Thomas Holt of McLeod, TX, Anna, Ashley and Storm Stalsby of
Oakdale, LA, Katheryn, Kaylee and Kolton Smith of Waskom. TX; brothers, Abe,
O'Farrell, and O'Neal Spearman of Vivian, LA, Buddy Spearman of Dallas, TX,
Clarence Spearman of Victoria, TX; sisters, Lucille Herring and Alice Rives of
Shreveport, LA, Irene French of Vivian, LA and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Spearman joined the Army on July 20, 1937 in Dallas, TX. He served with
the 89th Infantry division during WWII earning the Purple heart after being
wounded in action in France. During the Korean War he served with the 56th
Amphibions Tank and Tractor Battalion in Korea participating in the "Big
switch". He continued to serve his country with honor retiring in 1961 with
the rank of SFC in the 26th Infantry 1st BG CO B. After retiring he moved to
Vivian, LA and went to work for the Caddo Parish Hwy Department retiring
as supervisor. During retirement years, he was very active and had great
concerns for his family and friends salvation and then the direction his
precious country was going. He wrote many letters to the editors of our
newspaper concerning important issues to our country. His family remembers him
with love pride and will miss his love of life.
We would like to thank Brother Richard Beeman, Reverend Merlin Liverman,
Reverend J. C. Clements, Reverend Morris Brock and also the staff of North
Caddo Medical Center, the EMS Service of North Caddo Hospital, Dr. Steven
Taylor Dr. John Haynes and a special thanks to Dr. Jeff Holt.
His favorite verse was Philippians 3; 13-14 and John 3 verse 4. Philippians
3; 13, Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended; but this one thing I
do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forth unto those
things which are before. I press toward the mark for the prize at the high
calling of God in Christ Jesus.
John 3; 4 1 have no greater joy than to hear children walk in truth.
Jerome J. Smith
BENTON, LA - Jerome J. Smith, Jr., 55, passed away July 14 after a lengthy
battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 16, 2:30 p.m.
at Central Baptist Church, Airline Drive. Officiating will be the Chaplain
Paul Navarre, Pastor Richard Watson, and Father James LaCaze. Burial will take
place at Rose-Neath Cemetery, located at West Swan Lake Road, Bossier City.
The family will receive visitors Thursday, July 15, 5-9 p.m. at Rose-Neath
Bossier Chapel.
Jerome was born July 25, 1943 at Alexandria, LA. He was a graduate of
Montgomery High School. He served as a member of the Bossier City Fire
Department for 35 years and most recently as Deputy Chief.
Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his father, Jerome J. Smith, Sr. and
mother, Laura Mae Duncan Smith.
Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Angie Smith and her children, Stacey
McCalister and wife, Cheryl of Shreveport and Madyline McCalister of Benton;
his sons, Greg Smith of Bossier City; Jeff Smith and wife, Lisa of Bossier
City and his daughter, Michelle Kasischke and husband, Jimmy of Baton Rouge
and their mother, Virginia Smith; two sisters, Sandra Harlan of Boulder, CO
and Sidone Nichols of Prairieville, LA; two brothers, Walter Smith of
Gonzales, LA and Robert G. Smith of Scottville, TX and nine grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be members of the Bossier City Fire Department.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Bossier Chapel, 746-2543
Julia Elizabeth Blankenship
BOSSIER CITY, LA - Services for Julia Elizabeth Blankenship will be held at 2
p.m., Thursday, July 15, 1999 at Rockett-Nettles Funeral Home Chapel.
Officiating will be Rev. Mark Crook. Burial will be in Springville Cemetery.
Mrs. Blankenship, 84, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 1999. She was born May 10,
1915 and was a resident of Bossier City, LA. Mrs. Blankenship was a member of
Bellaire Baptist Church of Bossier City, LA and the Order of the Eastern Star
for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cliff Blankenship, and three
sisters.
Survivors include two daughters, Jeanette Wiggins and husband, Joe, Sarah
Sterritt and husband, Dick; one brother, J. C. Murray; six sisters, Flora
McDowell, Rosa Brailley, Helen Cole, Doris James, Sarah Crump, Florence
Shoemaker; four grandsons, Greg and Rob Wiggins, Dale and Larry Sterritt; five
great-grandsons, B. J., Brad, and Reid Wiggins; Jonathan and Thomas Sterritt;
four great-granddaughters, Brandi and Heather Wiggins; Alexandra and Ashley
Sterritt.
Pallbearers will be grandsons.
Funeral services under the direction of Rockett-Nettles Funeral Home,
Coushatta, LA, (318) 932-4362.
July 16, 1999
Bienville Parish
Ensley, Minnie B., 88, of Lucky died Monday: services at 1 p.m. Saturday at
New Prosperity Baptist Church; burial in church cemetery; arrangements by
Jenkins Funeral Home. Mansfield.
Caddo Parish
Cooper, Theodore E., 43, of Shreveport died Wednesday; graveside services at 2
p.m. today at Rose-Neath Cemetery, Bossier City; arrangements by Rose-Neath
Funeral Home, Southside.
DeSoto Parish
Rogers, John T., 71, of Keatchie died July 10; services at 11 a.m. Saturday at
Travelers Rest Baptist Church; burial in Friendship Cemetery; arrangements by
Jenkins Funeral Home, Mansfield.
Natchitoches Parish
Bynog, Albert, 86, of Natchitoches died Wednesday; graveside services at 2
p.m. Saturday at St. Augustine Cemetery, Melrose; arrangements by
Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home, Natchitoches.
Harrison County, Texas
Prothro, Gertrude, 93, of Marshall, Texas, died Thursday; graveside services
at 4 p.m. today at Algoma Cemetery-South, Marshall; arrangements by Sullivan
Funeral Home, Marshall.
Mrs. Doris J. Dodson Lewis
SHREVEPORT, LA - Mrs. Doris J. Lewis, 47, went home to rest on July 8th at LSU
Med. Center. She is the daughter of the late Mr. Roosevelt & Doris Pryor
Dodson. She leaves to cherish her memory husband Emmett; daughter Kiara 9;
step-son Michael; 3 sisters Patricia & Louise of Shreveport, LaVerne (Rev.
Willie Adams) Grand Prairie, TX; 2 brothers Rev. Melvin Dodson, Sr. (Barbara),
Leon Dodson, Sr. (Betty); 4 aunts, 26 nieces and nephews 2 preceded her in
death; 22 great nieces and nephews; a host of relatives and friends. Thanks to
the staff and doctors of 6 Floor K Wing LSU Medical Center.
Mary Juanita Berry
KEITHVILLE, LA - Services for Mary Juanita Berry, 67, will be held at 10
a.m. Saturday, July 17, 1999 at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel. Officiating
will be Rev. James Hoover. Burial will be in Forest Park West.
The family will receive friends on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral
home.
Mrs. Berry, a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, died Thursday, July
15, 1999. She was born in Many, LA and had resided in Caddo Parish for 52
years. Mrs. Berry was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, Willie, J. Berry of Keithville, LA: two
daughters, Sherry Sue Beck and husband, James W. Beck, Jr. of DeBerry, TX,
Vickie D. Booth and husband, David L. Booth of Shreveport; three grandchildren
Renee Beck, J. W. Beck and wife, Terrie and Darlene Booth and great-grandson,
Quinlan Beck.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Southside Chapel, 687-1256
Everette Jewel Markham
SHREVEPORT, LA - Services for Mr. Everette Jewel Markham, 93, of Shreveport,
LA, will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, July 17, 1999 at Rose-Neath's
Marshall Street Chapel. Officiating will be Dr. Jon M. Stubblefield, pastor,
First Baptist Church. Burial will be at Forest Park Cemetery, St. Vincent.
Visitation will be at Rose-Neath from 5:00 to 7:00 Friday evening.
Everette Jewel Markham died on Thursday, July 15, 1999 in Tomball, Texas. Born
on October 18, 1905 in Montgomery County, Arkansas, Mr. Markham lived most of
his life in Arkansas and in Shreveport, Louisiana where he was employed by the
L&A KCS Railroad as rate manager for over 30 years, and was known nationwide
for his expertise. He was affiliated with several traffic organizations during
his career.
Mr. Markham was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Battle High
Markham. He is survived by his three daughters and their husbands, Mary and
Warren Kimbrell; Judi and Ladd Galloway of Houston; Wanda and Dale Sandifer of
Shreveport. Four grandsons and their wives, Raymond and Gloria Kimbrell of
Shreveport; Dr. Dean and Katherine Sandifer of Lakeland, FL; Dr. Dan and Wendy
Sandifer-Stech of Birmingham, AL and Dr. Darrell and Lori Sandifer of
Shreveport. Three granddaughters, Kelley Fitzsimons of Houston, Texas, Kryste
and Mark Dinnes of Lake in the Hills, Illinois; and Danette and Ken Bickham of
Tulsa, OK. He is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be his four grandsons; three great-grandsons, Ryan Everette
Kimbrell, Clint Bruce, Chris Bruce; nephew, C. B. Risk and Ken Bickham.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Marshall St. Chapel, 222-0348
James Cardell Fuller
SHREVEPORT, LA - Funeral Services will be held for James Cardell (Pony Boy)
Fuller, Saturday, July 17, 1999 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Paul United Methodist
Church, 1001 Pierre Ave. Family hour will be Friday, July 16th at 7 p.m. at
the church.
He leaves to cherish his memories wife, Arthurlene Fuller; one son, James
Cardell (Jolly) Fuller, Jr.; one grandson, Verlando (Chuckey) Himes; mother,
Gladys Fuller; one sister, Lorraine j (Oliver) Patterson, all of Shreveport,
LA; one brother, Lynn (Shirley) Fuller of Fort Worth, TX; a very special
cousin, Rev. Eugene Lemons; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and
friends.
Johnny L. Pogue, Sr.
SHREVEPORT, LA - Homegoing celebration services for Johnny L. Pogue, Sr. will
be held at the Avenue Baptist Church, 1600 Peabody Street, Saturday, July 17,
1999 at 11 a.m. Reverend C. L. Hicks, pastor of Avenue Baptist Church, will
officiate. Interment will be in Lincoln Memorial Park.
Family visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, July 16, 1999, in
the chapel of J. S. Williams Funeral Home.
Mr. Pogue departed this life on Monday, July 12, 1999. He leaves his Christian
legacy and many precious memories to his children: Doris P. Andrews (Ira),
Tucson, Arizona, Pittre Pogue Walker, Johnny L. Pogue, Jr., Rotina Pogue
Dickens, Shreveport, Louisiana, and Curtis R. Pogue (Yvette), Franklin,
Louisiana; fifteen grandchildren and one great grandson; his sister, Lizzie
Lee Patterson, Shreveport and many other relatives and friends.
Warren Z. Coleman
SHREVEPORT, LA - Graveside services for Warren Z. Coleman, 78, will be held at
2:30 p.m., Saturday, July 17, 1999 at Forest Park West. The family will
receive friends on Friday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Rose-Neath's Southside
Chapel.
Mr. Coleman died Thursday, July 15, 1999. He was born in Urania, LA and had
resided in Shreveport for 52 years. He was a retired air traffic controller.
Mr. Coleman served our country during World War 11 in the United States
Army Air Corps and was a 32nd Degree Mason, Keithville Lodge.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Nelwyn Campbell Coleman and parents,
Warren and Minnie Bell Coleman.
Survivors are two daughters, Carol Ann Coleman of Shreveport, LA and Judy
Phelan and husband, Michael of Lawrenceville, GA; one sister, Mellie Dunn of
Shreveport; three grandchildren, Kelly Phelan of Birmingham, AL, Charles
Phelan of Dallas, TX and Michael Phelan, Jr. of San Antonio, TX.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Southside Chapel, 687-1256
Lurinze Terrell, Sr.
SACRAMENTO, CA - Funeral services for Mr. Lurinze Terrell, Sr., 77, will be
held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 17, 1999 at the Morning Star Baptist Church,
Rev. M. L. Hunt pastor. Rev. Henry Moore of the Pleasant Hill B.C. will be
officiating. Burial will be at the Union Cemetery, Forbing, LA. Visitation
will be held Fri., July 16, from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m, at Winnfield Funeral Home,
3701 Hollywood Ave.
Mr. Terrell passed away Tues., July 6,1999 at 10:15 a.m. at Kaiser Hospital in
Sacramento, CA after a sudden illness. He was born May 20, 1922 in Forbing,
LA. He retired from LaGuna Honda Hospital in San Francisco, CA.
Survivors include three daughters, Mary Davis (William), Earnestine Prim
(Herman) and Jinny V. White; two sons, Charles Terrell and LaMar Terrell; one
sister, Rosa Bell Jacobs of Houston, TX; and two brothers, Floyd Terrell and
Thurman Terrell of Shreveport; 20 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.
Diane Carter Turner
SHREVEPORT, LA - Funeral services for Diane Carter Turner. 41, will be held
Saturday, July 17. 1999 at St. Paul United Methodist Church at 11 a.m., the
Rev. Oscar Turner, Jr. will officiate. The family will receive friends on
Friday, July 16, 1999 from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. at J. S. Williams Funeral Home.
Diane entered into rest on Sunday, July 11, 1999 at her residence after a
short battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of Shreveport, La., her
educational background: graduate from Captain Shreve High School, Shreveport;
two years at Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, La. and
certification as a LPN from Shreveport-Bossier Technical School (Vo-Tech).
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Mr. Fred and Mrs. Nellie
Carter and sister, Ms. Hazel R. Sims.
She is survived by her husband, Rev. Oscar Turner, Jr.; two sons, Jermaine and
Brandon Turner; one daughter, Ashley Turner; a special niece and nephew
LaDonna and Roderick Richardson; one sister, Rosie R. Roberts; one brother,
Cleveland Jones, Jr. both of Shreveport, La.; and a host of aunts, uncles,
nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Mary Jane Ford Hewitt
MANSFIELD, LA - Homegoing services for Mrs. Mary Jane Ford Hewitt will be held
on Saturday, July 17, 1999 at 11 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Baptist Church, Grand
Cane, Louisiana. Officiating will be Reverend Timothy Carroll, pastor of
Arklite Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Community Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday, July 16, 1999 at Arklite Baptist Church, Mansfield,
Louisiana from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m.
She entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 8, 1999 at Willis Knighton
Medical Center after a brief illness.
Mrs. Hewitt was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Hewitt: son, Charles C.
Hewitt; daughter, Isbell Y. Grant and son-in-law, Sam Thomas.
Left to cherish her memory: four daughters, Bessie H. Thomas, Phyllis H.
(E.B.) Clay, Essie H. (James) Cooper, Mary H. (Leonard) Whitehurst; four sons,
Joe W. (Archie Mae) Hewitt, Jessie (Nell) Hewitt, P. L. (Gloria) Hewitt,
Talma J. (Mary Ann) Hewitt; grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great
grandchildren, three sisters, four brothers, one aunt, other relatives and
friends.
Services are entrusted to Jenkins Mortuary Mansfield, Louisiana.
Steven E. Gaines
SHREVEPORT, LA - Services for Steven E. Gaines, 33, will be held at 2:30 p.m.,
Saturday, July 17, 1999 at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel. Officiating will be
Rev. Jerry George, retired pastor of Trenton United Pentecostal Church.
The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday, July 16,
1999 at the funeral home.
Mr. Gaines died July 12, 1999. He was born in Yuma, AZ, was a former resident
of Converse, LA and had resided in Shreveport, LA for the past eight years.
Mr. Gaines worked in sales for Southern Fastener and Tool. He was a
member of Centenary United Pentecostal Church and the National Rifle
Association.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father Ann and Virgil Matson; one
brother Gene Matson and grandparents James T. and Evelyn Smith.
Survivors are his adoptive parents Joe and Betty Gaines of Rock Port, MO;
grandparents Joe and Lois Gaines of Rock Port, MO; four sisters Cheri Laughter
and husband Samuel of Shreveport, Debbie Terrell and husband Roy of Clarinda,
IA, Jennifer Dowden of Stonewall, LA, and Judy Carlson and husband, Brian of
Yuma, AZ; one brother, Jeff "Doc" Matson of Yuma, AZ; three uncles, 11 nieces
and nephews, and a host of other loving relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Joseph Gaines,[address deleted],
Rock Port, MO 64482.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Southside Chapel, 687-1256
Mrs. Lucille Kinsey Rhone
MINDEN, LA - Funeral services for Mrs. Lucille Kinsey Rhone, 73, will be
at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 17, 1999, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Sibley,
Louisiana. Rev. John L. Cole officiating. She passed away Sunday, July 11,
1999. Burial will be in Pringer Cemetery, Sibley, Louisiana.
Family visitation will be from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, July 16, 1999, at
Miller-Pioneer Funeral Home, 4011 East Union Street, Minden, Louisiana.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clint and Emma L. Kinsey; sisters,
Corine Kinsey Stewart and Irene Kinsey; husband, John D. Rhone; and son,
Clinton Kinsey.
She is survived by three nephews, Attorney Richard G. Stewart, Jr. (Sandra),
of Dallas, Texas; Judge Carl E. Stewart (Jo Ann), and Judge James E. Stewart
(Dianne) of Shreveport; brother-in-law, Richard G. Stewart, Sr. of Shreveport;
three god children, numerous cousins, family members, and a host of friends.
Mrs. Lucy Liston McGowen Tribute: They are not lost who find the Light Of Sun
and Stars and God.
Mrs. Lucy Liston McGowen
SHREVEPORT, LA - Funeral services for Mrs. Lucy Liston McGowen, 82, will be
held at 11 a.m., Friday, July 16, 1999 at Osborn Funeral Home Chapel. Rev.
George Pearce of Broadmoor United Methodist Church where Mrs. McGowen was a
member, will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Park Cemetery. She died at 4
p.m Wednesday at Summit Hospital after a lengthy illness.
Mrs. McGowen was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Frank McGowen. She
was born and reared in Panola County, Texas but spent most of her adult life
in Shreveport, where she worked with children as a Caddo Parish teacher and
curriculum coordinator. She spent twenty-three years at Arthur Circle School.
She often said these were her most pleasant years.
She attended Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches, Texas and was a
member of Alpha Delta Kappa sorority.
She is survived by one daughter, Barbara Ferries and her husband Alan; three
grandchildren, Dr. Kathy Pearce, husband Dr. Allen Pearce, Michael and
Paige Farries, and two great-grandchildren, Adam and Duncan Pearce all of
Baton Rouge.
A special thanks to Jean Roy and all her caregivers for their love and
dedication.
Osborn Funeral Home
865-8426
Lucy Mosley Lewis
SHREVEPORT, LA - Funeral services for Lucy Mae Mosley Lewis, 69, will be held
at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 17, 1999 at Winnfield Funeral Home, Hollywood Ave.,
Shreveport, LA. Burial will be at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Lewis passed away Sunday, July 4, 1999 after a lengthy illness.
Visitation will be Friday, July 16, 1999 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the
Winnfield Funeral Home.
She was preceded in death by he parents, four sisters and one brother.
Survivors include husband, Elton Lewis; two sisters, Dorothy M. Barrett, of
Shreveport, LA, Minnie M. Stewart and husband, Ray of Oakland, CA; five
brothers, Charlie Mosley of Bethany, LA, Leon Mosley and wife, Marian of
Oakland, CA, Leguster Mosley and wife, Johnnie of Sacramento, CA, Learthur and
Willie Mosley of Berkeley; CA; five sister-in-laws; one brother-in-law, one
godchild, nieces, nephews and numerous relatives and friends.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff at
The Guesthouse Nursing home and the staff at Willis Knighton South.
Mrs. Amy B. McGee
SHREVEPORT, LA - Funeral services for Amy B. McGee will be at 10 a.m.,
Saturday, July 17, 1999 in the Southern Funeral Home Chapel in Winnfield, LA.
Officiating will be Rev, Doyle McGrew. Burial will follow in the Goldonna
Cemetery, Goldonna, LA.
Mrs. McGee, 93, of Shreveport, LA, formerly of Goldonna, died Thursday, July
15, 1999 at Schumpert Medical Center in Shreveport, LA. She was a homemaker, a
member of the! Goldonna Baptist Church and of the Goldonna Eastern Star Lodge.
Survivors are one son, Gerald McGee of Shreveport, LA; three daughters, Royce
Villanueva of Rancho Cucamonga, CA, Leatrice Shook oShreveport, LA and Lanelle
Niten o' Grand Cane, LA; one brother Harr) Truscott of Shreveport, LA; one
sister Vera Taylor of Shreveport, LA; ll~ grandchildren, 25
great-grandchildren and five great great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Orange McGee and sons, Carlson and
Merle McGee.
Friends may visit in the Southern Funeral Home on Friday from 4 until 8 p.m.
and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. till service time.
Pallbearers will be grandsons.
Mrs. Bessie P. Roberts
MANSFIELD, LA - Services for Mrs. Bessie P. Roberts, 81, will be held at 10
a.m,, Saturday, July 17, 1999 at Rose-Neath's Mansfield Chapel. Officiating
will be Dr. William Crosby, pastor of First Baptist Church of Mansfield; LA;
assisted by Rev. Joe Waggener, Minister of Education and Rev. Lee Dickson.
Burial will be in Allen Cemetery, Mansfield, LA.
Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 16, 1999 at the funeral home.
Mrs. Roberts died Thursday, July 15, 1999 in Shreveport, LA. She was born
in Desoto Parish, LA and was a resident of Mansfield. Mrs. Roberts was a
homemaker, a member of First Baptist Church of Mansfield, LA and Sarah
Sunday School Class.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Talmage Roberts; parents, Jarfies
and Alice Polk; brothers, Guilford, Wilmer and Wilford Polk; and sisler. Ida
Mae Hinton.
Survivors are a son, Charles Roberts and wife, Carolyn of Mansfield, LA;
daughter, Linda Goins and husband, Herb of Mansfield, LA; grandchildren,
Lori Powers and husband, Mike of Lubbock, Texas, Christopher Goins of Conway,
AR, Jason Roberts and wife, Erika of Mansfield, LA, Melanie Howell and
husband, Jeff of Shreveport, LA, numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Henry Sallis, Don Jones, Tommy Mason, Ed Frith, Doug
Green and Dana Deas
Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Mansfield Chapel, 872-4660