December 27, 2004 Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
Previously announced:
Allen, Julia Mae "Judy" Hooks: Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop LA
Bennett, Marcus Conrad: Jena Cemetery, Jena, LA
Henderson, Rita Jean: Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
McDonald, Gene R: Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe LA.
Miles, William E: Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop LA.
Pilcher, Barbara: First Assembly of God Church, West Monroe LA.
Robertson, Mose: Joshua Generation Church, Tallulah LA
Roden, Glenn: Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro LA
Sims, Douglas Y.: Zion Springs Baptist Church, Monroe LA
Talmadge E. Allen, 88 of West Monroe, retired owner of Dobbies Nursery. Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe LA. Burial at Mount Olive Cemetery.
Robert "Bob" Beason, 73 of West Monroe, an electrician died Thursday. Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe LA. Burial at Mulhearn Memorial Park.
Lester Alfred Caston, 85 of Brandon MS, a shipping and receiving manager formerly of Rayville, died Saturday. Brown Holley Funeral Home in Rayville. Burial at Bethel Cemetery in Holly Ridge.
Jerry Cooper, 78 of Vidalia, died Saturday. First Baptist Church in Vidalia. Burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Funeral Home of Natchez, Mississippi is in charge of arrangements.
James "Buddy" Alvin Coughran, 64, a cement finisher of Monroe died December 24, 2004. Burial at Coax Cemetery in Baskin, LA. Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe LA
James Louis Evans, 74 of Forest, VA, secretary-treasurer of Evans Oil Co., died Dec. 20. Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road. Interment at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Rudolph Gaston, 54 of Farmerville, a ConAgra employee, died Saturday. Funerals by McFarland of Monroe.
Roderick Hickman, Jr., 84 of Monroe, a retired mathematics professor at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, died Friday. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe Memorial Park.
Jennifer Graham Magee, 27 of Rayville, LA, died Monday. Funeral under direction of Brown-Holley Funeral home, Rayville, LA. Funeral at West New Home Baptist Church in Holly Ridge, LA. Burial in McKnight Cemetery in Holly Ridge, LA.
Cliffie Duke McVay, 79 of Enterprise, a homemaker, died Saturday. Riser Funeral Home of Columbia, LA. Burial at Rosefield Cemetery.
William E. Miles, 80 of Horseshoe Lake Community, Mer Rouge died Tuesday, December 21, 2004 at North Monroe Hospital and was a veteran of WWII, having served in the U.S. Army. Golden Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in Mulhearn Memorial Park in Monroe.
Richard A. Minchew, 51 of Hebert died Wednesday. Woolen Lake Church of God in Hebert. Burial at Woolen Lake Cemetery, Riser Funeral Home of Columbia.
Jesse Lee Norris, 88 of West Monroe, retired from Louisiana Power and Light, died Saturday. Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe. LA.
Charlotte Livingston Norwood, 49 of Winnsboro, a food processor, died Saturday. Christian Fellowship Church in Chase. Burial at Oakley Cemetery in Gilbert. Community Memorial Funeral Home.
John Pearson, 84 of Monroe, formerly of Joliet, IL, retired from Uniroyal Tire Service, died Sunday. Arrangements by Funerals by McFarland.
Gaetanol L. Salvato, 72 of Grayson, a retired car salesman, died Sunday. Funeral at St. John's Catholic Church in Columbia. Burial with military honors in the Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson. Riser funeral Home, Columbia, LA.
James Millage Sanders, 73 of Bastrop, a retired machine operator, died Saturday. Cox Funeral Home Chapel and burial at Bartholomew Cemetery.
Mabel Durrett Smith, 92 of Bossier city, a career educator formerly of Arcadia, died Saturday. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Bossier city. Burial at Hill Crest Memorial Park.
Mack Smith, 92 of Wisner, a farmer died Wednesday. Holley Grove Baptist Church in Wisner. Burial in church cemetery. Funerals by McFarland in Monroe.
Doyce Evelean Thompson, 81 of Bastrop, died Sunday. Funeral at the Chapel of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop with burial at Memorial Park Cemetery under direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop LA.
December 28, 2004 Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
Previously announced:
Cooper, Jerry
Sanders, James Millage
Smith, Mable Durrett
Smith, Mack
Loy Alford, 90 of Farmerville, retired from Alford's & Bob's Tire Shop in el Dorado, AR. Funeral at the First Baptist church of Farmerville. Interment at the Springhill Cemetery in Oakland LA. Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville LA.
Kennet V. Bacon, 81 of Mineral Springs, formerly of Carson City, NV, a construction engineer, died Sunday. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, Ruston.
Margaret Vance Black, 86 of Ruston, died Sunday. First Pentecostal Church, Goodwin. Rahmah Cemetery, Ashland. Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Francis E. Burner, 77 of Monroe, a retired pressman, died Saturday. Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe LA.
Lila Adcock Cooley, 80 of Dumas, Ar, a retired telegraph operator with Western Union, died Friday. First Assembly of God Church. Griffin Funeral Home Chapel, Dumas. Burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove LA.
Elsie Bennett Dark, 93 of Winnsboro, an elementary school teacher, died Wednesday. Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, Winnsboro. Burial at Ogden Cemetery, Liddieville LA.
Martha Davis, 92, a homemaker, died Sunday. Harris Funeral Home Chapel, Lake Providence LA. Burial at Gaither Memorial Gardens.
Ronald Eugene Franks, 54 of West Monroe, a retired custodian with Pinecrest Elementary and Middle School died Monday. Cypress Baptist Church, West Monroe LA. Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Edward Holt, 104, of St. Joseph, a farmer, died Monday. Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Samuel Jackson, 41 of Bastrop, a construction worker, died December 19. Mount Olive Baptist Church, Gallion. Burial at Cherry Hill No. 2 Church Cemetery. Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Mildred Parker, 63 of Clayton, a dietitian, died Wednesday. Funeral at St. Mark Baptist Church, Clayton. Burial at Clayton Garden of Rest Cemetery under direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Robert Wayne Rogers, 75 of Jonesboro, a retired flight engineer for the U. S. Air Force, died Sunday. Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Burial at Garden of Memories, Jonesboro.
Luther L. Smithwick, 76 of Union Parish, a retired machinist with ArkLaGas, died Saturday. Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe
Jennie L. Sullivan, 91 of West Monroe, a retired schoolteacher, died Monday. Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery.
Tomasia Bond Tarver, 76 of Winnsboro, a retired seamstress, died Monday. Gill First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial at New Winnsboro Cemetery.
Mittie Hearn Tucker, 90 of Farmerville, a homemaker, died thursday. First Baptist church, Farmerville with burial at Liberty Hill Taylor Cemetery under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Ray Turner, 95 of Hodge, a paper mill supervisor, died Monday. Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro LA.
Clyde Tyler, 72 of Delhi, a farmer, died Sunday. Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville LA.
Dorothy V. Winston, 54 of Rayville, a homemaker, died Friday, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville LA.
Jerry Leo Sandidge, 71 of Nikiski, AK, died Saturday at his deer camp in Enterprise, LA. New Ouachita Baptist Church under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville LA. Burial at Old Catahoula Cemetery.
December 29, 2004 Obituaries from The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
Previously acknowledged:
Bacon, Kennet V.
Cooley, Lila Florence Adcock
Dark, Elsie Bennett
Davis, Martha
Gatson, Rhudolph
Parker, Mildred
Rayford, Mary L
Rogers, Robert Wayne
Tarver, Tomasia Bond
Ed Dodson, 78 of Clayton, died Tuesday. Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday LA
Sarah Mae Fields, 67 of Ruston, died Saturday. Funeral at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Burial in Wilbur Cemetery. Miller Funeral Home, Monroe LA.
Robert Frostenson, 81 of Monroe, a retired savings and loan examiner, died Tuesday. Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe LA.
Ruth Monroe Hall, 87, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe LA. Graveside service at Forest Memorial Park, Corinth, MS.
Greg King, 27 of Vidalia, died Tuesday. Young's Funeral Home.
Mrs. Douglas Teal McBride, 81 of Weston Community, a former cafeteria worker and homemaker, died Monday. Zions Rest Cemetery under direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro LA.
Charlotte Hortense Green Stover, 89 of Crossett, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral at First Baptist Church under direction of Jones Funeral Home, Crossett AR. Burial at Pinewood Memorial Park.
Vera Cook Walsworth, 93 of Vidalia, a retired Holsum Bakery employee, died Monday. First United Pentecostal Church, Ferriday. Burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez, MS. Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Ronald Gene West, 49 of Farmerville, a plumber, died Tuesday. Mount Olive Baptist Church Cemetery, West Monroe LA under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe LA.
December 30, 2004 Obituaries from The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
Olevia Bennett, 80 of Wisner, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral is at Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner LA. Burial at the church cemetery under direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Rena R. Blewer, 89 of Saline, a retired cafeteria cook, died Tuesday. Funeral at magnolia Baptist Church, Saline LA. Burial at Caroline Cemetery, Saline under direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro LA.
Edmond Dobson, 78 of Clayton, a retired oilfield worker, died Tuesday. Funeral at First United Pentecostal Church, Ferriday LA. Burial at Shady Acres Cemetery under direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday LA.
Edward Holt, 104 of St. Joseph, a farmer, died Monday. Funeral at Mount Olive Baptist Church, St. Joseph LA. Burial at Panola Cemetery, St. Joseph LA under direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville LA.
Vida Lee Johnson, 86 of Minden, a nurse's aide, died Tuesday. Graveside service at Mount Lebanon Cemetery, Gibsland LA under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro LA.
Greg King, 24 of Vidalia, a floor hand with D&D Drilling co, died Monday. Funeral at New Hope Pentecostal Church, Vidalia LA. Burial at Highland Park Cemetery under direction of Young's Funeral home, Ferriday.
John 'Bubba' McKeever, 79 of Ruston, died Tuesday. Funeral at Asberry Baptist Church, Chatham. Burial at the church cemetery under direction of King Funeral Home, Ruston.
Connie Ruth Scroggins, 57 of Bastrop LA, a school bus driver, died Tuesday. Funeral under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Burial at Hughes Chapel Cemetery, Bastrop.
Marvin Warner, 77 of Monroe, a laborer, died Tuesday. Funeral under direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe LA.
Ronald Gene West, 49 of Farmerville, a plumber, died Tuesday. Graveside services at Mount Olive Baptist Church under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe LA.
Dorothy V. Winston, 54 of Rayville, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville LA. Burial China Grove Church Cemetery, Mangham LA under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville LA.
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Charles E. Greer, 70 of West Monroe, employed at Olinkraft for 23 years,
died at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. Funeral at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel
in West Monroe LA. Burial in Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe LA.
Thomas W. Fant, Sr., 76 of West Monroe, a retired veteran after 28 years with the United States Army. Funeral will be at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe and burial in the Twin Cities Memorial Garden Cemetery in West Monroe LA.
John Omer Weir, 93 of West Monroe, superintendent of mail at West Monroe Post Office and a bailiff at the Ouachita Parish Courthouse. Funeral at First Baptist Church Worship Center and interment in Hasley Cemetery under the directions of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe LA.
Ruth Monroe Hall, 88 of Monroe, a homemaker and a member of St. Mark's United Church will be held at Kilpatrick's Funeral Home, Monroe with interment at Forest Memorial Park Cemetery in Corinth, MS.
Irene Ivy Anderson, 62 of Monroe, a former employee of the Ouachita Parish School Board, funeral will be in Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial in Greer Cemetery, Rayville, LA.
Eugenia Laing Pell, 93 of Monroe, retired from State Farm Insurance Co, funeral in Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterling Road, Monroe. Burial in East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington, IL.
December 31, 2004 Obituaries from The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
Ethel Mitchell Alston, 81 of Dequincy, a retired telephone operator with Southwestern Bell, died Wednesday. Graveside service is at New Forest Cemetery, Forest La. Arrangements under the direction of Hixson -Snider Funeral Home, Dequincy LA.
Minnie B. Asberry, 86 of Rayville, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral at Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville LA. Burial at Royal Blue Cemetery, Rayville LA under direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe LA.
Jimmy Buckalew, 65 of Kelly, retired from U. S. Navy, died Thursday. Arrangements under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia LA.
Hattie Chase, 80 of Lake Providence, a homemaker, died tuesday. Funeral at St. Mary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Burial under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home at Gaither Memorial Cemetery.
Jessie Lee Frost, 87 of Ruston, a retired custodian at Grambling State University, died Tuesday. Funeral at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Grambling LA. Burial at Grambling Memorial Gardens under direction of King Funeral Home, Grambling LA.
Mary Thornhill Knox, 98 formerly of Huttig AR and of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington, LA Burial in Harper Springs Cemetery, Huttig Ar.
Rudolph Lee, 81 of Ruston, a retired line worker with General Motors, died Dec. 21. Memorial service at King Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial at Mays Chapel Cemetery.
Lawrence A. Matthews, 74 of Winnsboro, died Wednesday. Arrangements under direction of Richardson Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro La.
Robert W. Sims, 62 of West Monroe, a former football coach with the Monroe City Schools and the Ouachita Parish School system. died thursday. Arrangements under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe LA.
Ruby Smith, 94 of Baskin, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is at Baskin Baptist Church. Burial at Coax Cemetery, Baskin, under direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro LA.
Velma Valorie Bullock, 85 of West monroe, died Wednesday. Graveside services at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, La.
Nettie Kerrigan Temple, 67 of Urania, a homemaker, died Wednesday at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. Funeral at Tullos United Pentecostal Church in Tullos and burial in Urania Cemetery under the direction bf Riser funeral Homes of Olla LA.
Ora Arrant Futch, 91 of West Monroe, a homemaker, died December 29, 2004. She was the last surviving child of Calvin P. Arrant and Florence Frances Hicks Arrant. Graveside services at Liberty Grove Church Cemetery, West Monroe LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe LA.
January 1, 2005 Obituaries from The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
Velma Bullock, 85 of West Monroe, a secretary, died Wednesday. Graveside service at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe LA.
Ruby Lavenia Little Frantom, 93 of Ville Platte LA, daughter of the late Jane Hendricks and Calvin Lester Little, pioneer residents of Strong AR. LaVille Funeral Home, Ville Platt, LA.
Jarrell Edward Godfrey, 93 of Winnsboro, a retired cotton merchant, died Thursday. Funeral at First United Methodist Church, Winnsboro LA. Burial in Myrtle Memorial Cemetery under direction of First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro LA.
Odis Harris, 79 of Bastrop, a retired water company superintendent, died Thursday. Funeral at Bonita Road Assembly of God Church, Bastrop LA under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop with burial in Carter Cemetery, Collinston LA.
Robert Henry, 75 of Monroe, a barber, died Wednesday. Funeral at Liberty Christian Center, Monroe under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe LA and burial in J. S. Clark Cemetery.
Mollye Blake Hill, 93 of Bastrop, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop LA. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop LA.
Johnathan Wade Lowe, 25 of Tatum TX, died Wednesday. Funeral at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro LA with burial in Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Quitman LA.
Mae Humphries Mays, 103 of Clarks, a bookkeeper and health care provider, died Friday at Haven Nursing Center in Columbia LA. Funeral at Riser Funeral Home chapel with interment at Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson LA.
William Cecil Robinson, 83 of Oak Grove, a farmer, died Thursday. Funeral at Macedonia Baptist Church, Oak Grove and burial in Macedonia Cemetery, Oak Grove under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove LA.
Paul 'Mike' Shelton, 65 of Clarks, a retired offshore crane operator, died Thursday. Funeral at Clarks United Pentecostal Church with burial in Fellowship Cemetery under direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia LA.
Frances Evelyn Sweat, 82 of Oak Grove, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove LA. Burial in New Forest Cemetery, Forest LA.
Ray Roland Walker, 61 of Dodson, a retired Willamette Industries worker, died Thursday. Funeral at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield LA. Burial in New Hope Cemetery near Dodson LA.
Allen Keith Weston, 48 of Columbia, a truck driver, died Friday. Funeral at Woolen Lake Church of God. Burial in church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville LA.
Leslie Mae Williams, 81 of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral under direction Funerals by McFarland of Monroe.
Leonard M. Woodard, 82 of Newellton, a truck driver, died Dec. 26. Funeral at Richardson Funeral Home, Newellton. Burial in Magnolia Cemetery, Newellton LA.
January 2, 2005 Obituaries from The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
Hiram Andrew Arnold, 78 of Oak Grove, a farmer died Friday. Funeral at Green Chapel Church of God. Burial in Red Wing Cemetery under direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove LA.
Aldo Bon, 65 of Jefferson TN, former of of West Monroe LA, a retired sheet metal journeyman, died Dec 29. Graveside service in Twin City Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick's Funeral Home, West Monroe LA
Mary Susan Knox, 98 of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road Monroe LA. Burial in Harper Springs Cemetery, Huttig AR.
E. J. Phillips, 92 of Rayville, a retired bus driver, died Saturday. Arrangements un direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville LA.
Annie Lee Smith, 92 of Delhi, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral at Warsaw Baptist Church, Burial to follow in Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro LA.
Ora Bell Wicker, 90 of Tallulah, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral at the chapel of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home. Burial in Solver Cross Cemetery.
January 3, 2005 Obituaries from The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
Priscilla Benson Banks, 94 of Columbia, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral at Riser Funeral Home chapel in Columbia LA with interment in Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia LA.
Maudie Baxter Edwards, 95 of Ruston, a nursery worker at Temple Baptist Church, died Sunday, Funeral at Temple Baptist Church in Ruston LA. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston Under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston LA.
Gertie M. Ford, 94 of Choudrant, a homemaker, died sunday. Arrangements under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston LA.
Curtis L. Hancock, 78 of Monroe, a bookkeeper, died Saturday. Funeral at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel. Burial at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum in Monroe LA
Joe Hardy, 56 of Monroe, formerly of Junction City AR, a farmer, died Thursday. Funeral at New Hope CME of Junction City. Burial in Community Cemetery in Junction City under direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Monroe LA.
Billie Davis Jones, 94 of Monroe, retired division manager of drapery department at sears, died Saturday. Funeral at Ridge Avenue Baptist Church in West Monroe LA with burial in Twin Cities memorial Gardens in West Monroe LA Arrangements under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe LA.
Sybil C. Risher, 90 of Mer Rouge, a retired ales clerk, died saturday. Funeral at Golden Funeral Home chapel. Burial in Bonne Idee Cemetery in Mer Rouge under the direction of Golden Funeral Home.
Almond Taylor, 91 of Farmerville, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements under direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville LA.
Clyde Tyler, 72 of Delhi, a farmer, died Dec 26. Funeral at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi LA. Burial in church cemetery under direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville LA.
Charles Beltane Drader, 80 of West Monroe LA, died Jan 1, 2005. There was a celebration of his life at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe LA.
Lola Mae Cooper Thompson, 84 of Sicily Island LA, a librarian, died Sunday. Funeral at Pine Hill Baptist Church, Sicily Island LA with interment in Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island, LA under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday LA.
Jewel Roberta Roark Knight, 86 of Grayson, a homemaker, died Jan 1, 2005 in Rayville LA. Funeral at Columbia Chapel of Riser funeral Home with interment in the Welcome Home Cemetery at Grayson under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia LA.
January 4, 2005 Obituaries from The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
Annie Sue Dement, 69 of Bastrop, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop LA. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop LA.
William A. Gilbert, 95 of Quitman, died Monday. Funeral at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro LA. Burial at Antioch Cemetery, Quitman LA.
Florence Gray, 102 of Monroe, a homemaker, died Dec 27. Funeral at China Grove Baptist Church, Monroe LA with burial at Richwood Memorial Gardens under direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe LA.
Wesley Irby III, 84 of Ruston, a retired service station owner, died Sunday. Arrangements under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston LA.
Etta Louise Johnson, 53 of Monroe, died Saturday. Arrangements under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe LA.
Conny G. Martin, 78 of West Monroe, a retired postman, died Jan 2, 2005 in West Monroe LA. Funeral at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe LA with interment at Roselawn Memorial Gardens at Calhoun LA under the directions of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe LA.
Gertie Mae Ford, 94 of Choudrant, died Jan 2, 2005. Funeral at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel with interment at Choudrant Memorial Cemetery under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston LA.
Dr. James Ernest Smith, 69 of Natchitoches LA, died Jan 1, 2005 after a battle with cancer. A celebration of life will be held at the University Club in Shreveport LA. Arrangements under direction of Boone Funeral Home, Bossier City LA.
Zilpha Copes Pickett, 77 of Delhi, died Jan 2, 2005. Funeral Services at First Baptist Church in Delhi LA under direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi LA.
Willis Howard Maxwell, 84 of West Carroll Parish, died Jan 3, 2005. Funeral at Hill Baptist Church with interment at Kilbourne Cemetery in Kilbourne LA under direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove LA.
January 5, 2005 Obituaries from The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
Mae Elizabeth Barnes, 80 of Mer Rouge, a retired licensed practical nurse, died Tuesday. Funeral at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop LA with interment in Christ church Cemetery, Bastrop under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop LA.
Terry L. Campbell, 40 of Monroe, an employee with the city of Monroe, died tuesday. Arrangements under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe LA.
Catherine Cole, 58 of Ruston, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe LA.
Barbara Louise Sturgeon Comer, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral at First Baptist church, Vidalia. Burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez, MS under direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Thomas M. Flanagan, 57 of Monroe, a tugboat engineer, died Friday. Services at a later date under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston LA.
Katelee Marie Hart, 10 of Monroe, a student, died Tuesday. Funeral at College Place Baptist Church under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe LA.
Charles E. Jackson, 49 of Ruston, died thursday. Funeral at Miller funeral Home chapel, Ruston with burial in Gum Springs Cemetery, Highway 33.
Huel C. Moore, 69 of Oak Grove, a truck driver, died Tuesday. Funeral at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove, Burial at reps Cemetery, Epps LA.
Zipha Copes Pickett, 76 of Delhi, a school teacher, died Saturday. Funeral at First Baptist Church, Delhi LA with burial at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe under direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi LA.
Kenneth E. Roberts, 69 of Tallulah, a truck driver, died Monday. Graveside service at Forest Cemetery, Forest LA under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah LA.
Herman Schultz Jr., 60 of Urania, a retired bookkeeper, died Tuesday. Arrangements under direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla LA.
Fred Sikes, 70 of Columbia, a retired logger, died Sunday. Funeral at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia LA with burial in Welcome Home cemetery, Grayson LA.
Chlois Irene Simmons, 84 of West Monroe, a retired bookkeeper for Ryan Chevrolet, died Monday. Funeral at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe with burial in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe LA.
Lois Smith, 65 of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe LA with burial in Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Thelma "Bammie" Fleming Vanderwerker, 99 of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel , West Monroe LA. Burial in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe LA.
John Robert "J.R." Powell, 91 of Spearsville, a farmer, oilfield worker and an employee of the LA State Highway Department, died Monday, Jan 3, 2005. Services at Bailey Funeral Home chapel in Junction City AR. Burial in Spearsville Cemetery under direction of Bailey Funeral Home.
January 6, 2005 Obituaries from The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
Ollie Brown, 83 of Ruston, a retired custodian, died Tuesday. Funeral at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Grambling LA with burial in grambling Memorial Gardens under direction of King funeral Home.
Lonnie R. Clark, 60 of Jonesboro, died Tuesday. Graveside service at Walnut Ridge Cemetery, near Hodge, under direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro LA.
Herman Gilmore, 71 of Gilbert, a farmer, died Sunday. Funeral at New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert LA with burial at Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert LA under direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro LA.
Donald L. Herron, 56 of Winnsboro, a transportation driver, died Sunday. Funeral at St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro LA with burial in State Place Cemetery, Gilbert LA under direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro LA.
Wesley Childs Irby III, 84 of Ruston, a retired service station owner, died Sunday. Funeral at Temple Baptist Church, Ruston LA with burial to follow at Greenwood Cemetery under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston LA.
Charles E. Jackson, 49 of Ruston, died Dec 30. Funeral at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Ruston with burial at Gum Springs Cemetery, Highway 33.
Etta Louise Johnson, 53 of Monroe, died Saturday. Funeral at Hester Central State Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe LA with burial at Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Henry Gray Lowe, 97 of Union, a farmer, died Tuesday. Funeral at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel, Jonesboro LA with burial at Union Cemetery, Bienville LA.
Lena Mae Sewell, 80 of Monroe, a cafe owner, died Saturday. Funeral at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe LA with burial at Richwood Memorial Gardens under direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Monroe LA.
Leslie Mae Williams, 81 0f Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe LA with burial in Richwood Memorial Gardens under direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Monroe LA.
Previously acknowledged:
Otho Martin: 69 a retired carpenter died January 2, 2005, Bethel Baptist Church,
Monroe LA
Arley D. Williams, Weldon Baptist Church, Weldon LA
Classie Wright, St. James Baptist Church, Hwy 165, Monroe LA.
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Anna Mae Burgess, 88 of Monroe, died Tuesday. Funeral at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe LA with burial in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Terry Lynn Campbell, 40 of Monroe, an autobody technician for the City of Monroe, died Tuesday. Funeral in Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe LA with burial in Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe LA
Teresa Hatton, 42 of De Berry TX, an accountant at Weiner-Weiss-Madison Law Office in Shreveport, died January 3, 2005 in Shreveport. funeral at First Baptist Church of Waskom TX under the direction of Boone Funeral Home, Bossier Chapel.
Mary Sue Gryder Jordan, 72 of Rayville LA, died January 5, 2005 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. Funeral at St. David's Episcopal Church in Rayville with interment in Church of Redeemer in Oak Ridge LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville LA.
Katelee Marie Hart, 10 of Monroe, a student, died Tuesday, January 4, 2005 at st. Francis Medical Center. Funeral at College Place Baptist Church with burial at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe LA.
Edith Boyette Brown, 81 of West Monroe, a homemaker, died January 5, 2005. Funeral at Beech Creek Cemetery in Winn Parish with burial in Beech Creek Cemetery under direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia LA.
January 7, 2005 Obituaries from The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
Joe Nathan Allen, 52 of Vidalia, a plumber, died Sunday. Funeral at Zion Baptist Church, Vidalia LA with burial at Vidalia Cemetery under direction of Concordia Funeral Home chapel.
Langston Billings, 90 of Monroe, a caterer, died Monday. Funeral at Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Monroe LA with burial at J. S. Clark Cemetery under direction of Miller funeral Home.
Ruth D. Bradford, 88 of Ruston, a retired professor, died Dec 31. Funeral Saturday at New Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Grambling with burial in Grambling Memorial Gardens under direction of King Funeral Home, Ruston LA.
Ollie Brown, 83 of ruston, a retired custodian at Grambling State University, died Tuesday. Funeral at Mount Olive Baptist Church with burial at Grambling Memorial Gardens under direction of King Funeral Home, Ruston LA.
Thomas Chandler, 86 of Haughton, died thursday. Funeral at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro LA with burial in Walnut Ridge Cemetery.
Adam Collins, Sr., 64 of Ruston, died Dec 30. Funeral at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Clay LA with burial in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Clay LA under directions of Our Christian Funeral Home, Ruston LA.
Heuitt Ray Colston, 76 of Marion, died Wednesday. Funeral at Litroe Baptist Church with burial in Harper Springs Cemetery, Huttig AR under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville LA.
Marguerite Brooks Dollar, 84 of Clayton, a homemaker, Died Tuesday. Funeral at Clayton Baptist Church with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez MS under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday LA.
Arthur Lee Elam, 85 of Ruston, died Tuesday. Funeral at Zion Travelers Baptist Church, Ruston with burial in Grambling Memorial Garden under the direction of Our Christian Funeral Home, Ruston LA.
Ricky D. Higdon, 48 of Delhi, a car man with Union Pacific, died Wednesday. funeral at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi LA with burial in Lamar Cemetery, Delhi LA.
Oliver Clinton James, 69 of Kelly, a retired carpenter, died Wednesday. Funeral is at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia LA with burial in Little Star Cemetery east of Kelly LA.
Juanita S. Johnson, 59 of Lake Prividence, a nurse's aide, died Saturday. Funeral at Lake Providence Sr. High School Auditorium with burial in Gaither Memorial Cemetery under direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence LA.
Eddie Lee Loche, 56 of Collinston, a construction worker, died Wednesday. Funeral at Salem No. 2 Baptist Church, Collinston with burial at Trousdale Hill Cemetery under direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville, LA.
William Pierce McKeithen, 62 of Grayson, a journalist and pastor at Woodlawn Methodist Church in Alto, died Wednesday, January 5, 2005 at Rapides General Medical Center in Alexandria. Services at Grayson United Methodist Church in Grayson with burial to follow in Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson LA under direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia LA.
Vera Glass Owens, 90 of Haile LA. Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville LA. Funeral services for Mrs. Vera Glass Owens was held at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville LA. Interment followed at Liberty Hill Taylor Cemetery in Farmerville LA. Mrs. Owens died Wednesday, January 5 at the Oaks in Monroe LA. Mrs Owens was born February 22, 1914 in Brownwood TX to Union Parish natives Wilmer and Betty Calk Glass. She returned with her parents to Louisiana as a small girl, traveling by covered wagon. She grew up in Swartz LA and graduated from Ouachita Parish High School. She lived in the Union Parish Community of Haile for the past 62 years. Mrs. Owens was a member of Haile Baptist Church. Mrs. Owens was preceded in death by her husband, Bert Owens. She is survived by her two children; Annette Aries and husband Jim of Sammamish WA and jerry Owens and wife Kathy of Haile La; two grandchildren; Lisa Dempsey and husband Grafton of Calhoun, LA and Julie Morris and husband Warren of Alexandria LA; four great grandchildren; Brandon Bell of Haile, LA. Jacob Bell of Hessmer LA, Amelia Morris and Hettie Morris of Alexandria LA; One sister; Madeline Gardner of Vidalia LA and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Danny allen, Jimmy Dean, Johnny Gunter, Bobby Jenny, Richard Gayland Lowery, Lanny Parker, John Drew Taylor and Joe Wheeler.
Marlene T. Powell, 60 of Monroe, a nurse's aide, died Sunday. Funeral at Triedstone Baptist Church, Monroe with burial in Richwood Memorial Gardens under direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe LA.
Willie Robinson, 58 of Rayville, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral at Tennant Funeral Home chapel with burial at St. Mary Cemetery, Rayville under direction of Tennant Funeral Home.
Herman B. Schultz Jr., 60 of Urania, a retired accountant, died Tuesday. Graveside services at Urania Cemetery under direction of Riser funeral Home, Olla LA.
Aarron "Prentis" Smith, 66 of Lake Providence, a farmer, died Wednesday. Funeral at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove LA with burial in Forest Cemetery, Forest LA.
January 8, 2005 Obituaries from The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
Bertha Baker, 80 of Tallulah, died Thursday. Arrangements under direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah LA.
Edith Brown, 81 of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside service at Beech Creek Cemetery, Olla LA under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Maurice Allen Brown, 77 of Mobile AL, retired from International Paper co., died Wednesday. Graveside service at Causey Cemetery, Bastrop, LA under direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Eric James Curtis, 31 of Georgetown, a motorman with Noble Drilling Co, died Friday. Arrangements under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla LA.
Julia David, 87 of Acme, died Friday. Arrangements under direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday LA.
Virgie Mae Hamilton, 74 of West Monroe, an educator, died Wednesday. Funeral is at St. Joseph Baptist Church, West Monroe LA with burial at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe under direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe LA.
Brennice Harkins, 81 of Andrews TX, died Tuesday. Funeral at Trinity Baptist Church, Longview TX with burial at Grace Hill Mausoleum, Longview TX under direction of McNett Funeral Home, Andrews TX.
Eloise B. McNeely, 87 of Ferriday, a retired bookkeeper, died Friday. Funeral at First Baptist Church, Ferriday LA with burial at Natchez City Cemetery, Natchez MS under direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday LA.
Andrew G. Poindexter, 52 of West Monroe LA, retired owner of H&B Lawn Service, died Thursday. Memorial service held at a later date. Arrangements under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe LA.
Kenneth B. Sturdivant, 96 of Delhi, a retired farmer and heavy machine operative, died Friday. funeral at Westside Baptist Church, Delhi LA with burial at Lamar Cemetery, Delhi LA under direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro LA.
Maggilene Lee Taylor, 54 of Monroe, died Jan 3. Funeral at Empire Family Worship Center, Monroe with burial in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe LA under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe LA.
Audie Helen Williams, 92 of Winnsboro, a retired nurse, died Wednesday. Graveside service at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe La.
Mrs. Jessie Griffin Mobley, 91of Georgetown, a retired cafeteria worker at Howell Elementary in Springhill, died Thursday. Funeral at Selma Methodist Church, Georgetown, LA with burial in Starks Cemetery, Georgetown, LA under direction of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria, LA.
Marshall C. Nelson, 81 of Grayson, will be held at Cross roads Baptist Church, west of Grayson with interment in Cross Roads Cemetery under the direction of riser Funeral Home, Columbia, LA.
Previously acknowledged..
Billings, Langston, Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Monroe LA.
Bradford, Ruth Douglas, New Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Grambling LA.
Ollie Brown, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Ruston LA.
January 9, 2005 Obituaries from The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
John Hamiilton McClerkin, 73 of Vidalia, retired from International Paper Co, died Friday. Graveside service in Natchez City Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.
Douglas McClure, 73 of Jena, a teacher, died Friday. Graveside service in Pentecostal Cemetery, Jena LA under direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home.
Corrine Warner McHardy, 99 of Columbia, a retired teacher, died Saturday. Funeral is at First United Methodist Church, Columbia, LA with interment in Welcome Home Cemetery under direction of Riser Funeral Home.
Edgar R. Shultz, 95 of Monroe, retired owner of Retail Sporting Goods, died Friday. Private service held at Lea Joyner Memorial united Methodist Church under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.
Odell Kenworthy Temple, 55 of Columbia, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements under direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia, LA.
Paul Standley Ransom, 81 of Monroe. Services for Mr. Paul Standley Ransom of
Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, January 10, 2005 at the First United
Methodist Church on Loop Road in Monroe, LA with Reverends Terry Love and Larry
Stafford officiating. Prior to this service, interment will be in the Mulhearn
Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington
Road Monroe.
Mr. Ransom was born on October 4, 1924, and passed away at his home on January
8, 2005. He graduated from Ouachita Parish High School in Monroe and attended
Northeast Junior College, now the University of Louisiana at Monroe. He graduated
from Louisiana States University in Agricultural Economics. Mr. Ransom enlisted
in the Army Air Corps and served a tour of duty in World War II in Burma, where
he flew the Himalayan Hump as a ball turret gun ner. He was selected to fly
medicine to the Dali Lama. For most of his life, Mr. Ransom farmed in Ouachita
Parish, producing cotton, rice, soybeans, and Ransom Sweets (Onions). He also
raised cattle. Mr. Ransom was a dynamic civic leader, not only locally but also
at the state and national levels. He was Past President of the Monroe Jaycees;
Past President of the Monroe Chamber of Commerce; a member of the Monroe Rotary
Club; Past President of the Ouachita Parish Farm Bureau; served on the Board
of Di rectors of Central Bank and First Commerce Bank; served on the Board of
Directors of Union Oil Mill; and was co owner of Bayou Gin. Mr. Ransom served
on the Board of Gulf South Research Institute for design of the Louisiana Superdome,
he served on the Board of Directors of the Cattleman's Association and served
as First Vice President of the Louisiana Farm Bureau from 1963-1994. He was
a member of the National Cattleman's Association and the National Cotton Council.
He was elected to serve as a delegate on the board of Cotton Incorporated, the
governing body of cotton farmers in the United States for research and marketing.
Mr. Ransom enjoyed people and had many varied in terests. He was a dedicated
duck hunter whose expertise was duck calling, though he turned to salt water
fishing later in life. He was a lifelong tennis player. He was famous for his
barbecue. He also enjoyed meeting every Wednesday for lunch with the Old Boys,
his good friends from high school. He was a member of the Phi Kappa Fraternity,
President of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and President of Monroe Educational Foundation
at River Oaks School. Mr. Ransom was a member of the Men's Bible Class at First
United Methodist Church in Monroe. He was preceded in death by his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Ransom, a pioneer family of Monroe and West Monroe and a uncle,
John Clement Ransom. A dedicated husband, father, and brother, Mr. Ransom is
survived by his, wife Adele; his son, Burg Waddill Ransom and his wife, Carol;
one sister, Jo Ann Pipes and husband, Dick; one niece, Nancy Bancroft and husband,
Speed; and three nephews, Ransom Pipes, Rich ard Pipes, and Wesley Pipes.
Honorary Pallbearers are the members of the Old Boys, Carl Tidwell, Gene Worthen,
Robert Wood, B.K. Fluker, Ben Mar shall; members of the Men's Bible Class; Charles
Venable, Sam Rubin, Phillip Wemple, Sal Pettito, Beto Nawas, Johnny Gunter,
C.R. Russell and Nathaniel Reed. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00
PM Sunday January 9, 2005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe.
Memorials may be made to the River Oaks School or to First United Methodist
Church on Loop Road in Monroe. Originally published January 9, 2005
CW2 (RET) THOMAS (TONTO) W. FANT, SR.
The Family of Thomas (Tonto) W. Fant would like to give our thanks and express
our sincere gratitude to all the people that assisted and helped us during the
recent loss of our loved one.
We would like to thank the family and friends for the flowers and memorials,
the cards, visit and calls. We would like to send a special thanks to the friends
that took the time to prepare and deliver food.
Tonto spent the last few years at the NELA War Veterans Home in Monroe and we
would like to thank the staff for seeing to his needs. We appreciate the efforts
of the ER Staff of North Monroe Hospital.
We would like to thank Tom Mulhearn for helping with all the arrangements for
the funeral and the staff of Mulhearn in West Monroe for taking time to work
with us during this time. We would like to thank Pastor David Uth for the wonderful
service.
Tonto retired from the Army in 1975 with 28 years in service, He was also a
Mason and a Shriner. It was his wish to have a Military and Masonic funeral
service. We appreciate the Soldiers of the Honor Guard that served in the graveside
service and honored Tonto's service to his Country. We would like to thank Ray
Herbert and the Masons of the Masonic Lodge #419 for performing the Masonic
funeral. The Masons also served as pallbearers. Special thanks to Greg Wrenn,
Randall Hollis, George Baber, III, Kirk Cormier, DeWain Stennett, and Curtis
Robert, Sr., who served as pall bearers.
Originally published January 9, 2005
MARGARET COLLINSWORTH CORNELIUS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Collinsworth Cornelius, age 84, of Sterlington,
Louisiana will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, January 10, 2005, at Kilpatrick Funeral
Home Chapel in Monroe. Interment will be at Monroe Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Officiating will be Rev. George Fluitt Jr. under the direction of Kilpatrick
Funeral Home, Monroe.
Mrs. Cornelius was born Octo ber 9, 1920, in Port Arthur, TX and died January
7, 2005, in Sterlington, Louisiana.
Mrs. Cornelius was preceded in death by her husband, Ollie Odell Cornelius;
parents; brothers, John F. Jr., Ellis Eugene, and Willie Yates Collinsworth,
and a great granddaughter, Laura Elizabeth Aaron.
Survivors include her daugh ter, Margaret Ann Aaron of Sterlington, LA; grandchildren:
Everett Eugene Aaron Jr. and wife, Pam, Cathy Ellen Hemphill and husband, Buddy,
Jane Margaret McDonald and husband, Pat, Melissa Ann Purswell and husband, Joey;
great grandchildren: Jeremy, Laura, Matthew, Michael, Jessica, Daniel, Justin,
Staci, Nicholas, Chelsea, Laura, Danielle. Pallbearers will be Matthew Aaron,
Justin McDonald, Jeremy Bostelmann, Vince Pass errello, Cody Collinsworth, Jessica
Hemphill, Buddy Hemphill, Everett Aaron, and Pat McDonald. Visitation will be
Sunday from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Originally
published January 9, 2005
January 10, 2005 Obituaries from The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
Previously announced:
Catherine Cole, Life Chapel Baptist Church, Ruston.
Eric James Curtis, Georgetown Baptist Church
Virgie Mae Hamilton, St. Joesph Baptist Church, West Monroe.
John Hamilton McClerkin, Natchez City Cemetery.
Corrine Warner McHardy, First United Methodist Church, Columbia.
Willie Robinson, Tennant Funeral Home Chapel, Rayville.
Maggilene Lee Taylor, Empire Family Worship Center, Monroe.
Joe Eleanor Benton, 79 of Monroe, a retired nurse, died Sunday. Funeral Tuesday, 2 p.m. at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Sterlington Road. Burial at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.
Wesley Dean Clark, 39, of Pollock, a contractor, died Saturday. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday at Hippos Brothers Funeral Home Chapel, Jena. Burial at Thomas Cemetery, Searcy.
Robert Lloyd Cone, 77, of San Antonio, TX, a Quitman native and retired bank president, died Friday. Funeral at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel, Jonesboro. Burial at Monroe Memorial Park.
Margaret Cornelius, 84 of Sterlington, a bookkeeper, died Friday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Monroe Memorial Park.
Stanley Dixon, 81 of Tallulah died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Pearl Marie S. Dotson, 83 of Winnsboro, a retired businesswoman, died Sunday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Young's Community Memorial Home Chapel. Burial will be at Crowville Masonic Cemetery.
David C. Elliott, 81 of Monroe, retired owner of Elliott Scale Co, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.
Carol Keshner, 64 of Downsville, an educational instruction at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, died Saturday. Arrangements by Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Sadie M. Phillips, 75 of Mangham, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday at Archibald First Baptist Church. Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial Gwin Cemetery, Mangham.
Paul Standley Ransom, 80 of Monroe, a retired cotton farmer, died Saturday. Funeral at 2 p.m. Monday at First United Methodist church under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road. Burial at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Esther Terry, 81 of Monroe, a commercial realtor, died Thursday. A private funeral has already been held under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Ruby Inez Thomas, 82 of Oak Grove, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Beulah Baptist Church, Oak Grove under direction of Cox Funeral Home. Burial in Beulah Cemetery, Oak Grove.
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Wanda Odom Hayes, 69 of Farmerville, retired LSU Ag Center & Union Community
Action, died January 8, 2005. Funeral Tuesday at First Assembly of God, Farmerville
with interment at Liberty Hill/Taylor Cemetery. Arrangements Farrar Funeral
Home, Farmerville.
Rebecca Sue "Becky" Weems Clark, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe LA. Died January 8, 2005
Odell Kenworthy Temple, 55 of Grayson, Woolen Lake Church of God in Hebert.
Tracy Rugg, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe LA. Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Beth Irving, 71 of West Monroe. Memorial services at Mulhearn Funeral Chapel, West Monroe, LA.
Ruby Inez "Peggy" Thomas of Oak Grove, LA, died January 9, 2005 at Carroll Nursing Home, Oak Grove. Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove, LA.
January 11, 2005 Obituaries from The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
Jeffrey Andrew Allen, 34 of Westlake, a mortgage account specialist at Chase Manhattan, died Thursday. Memorial service at First United Methodist Church Contemporary Worship Center, Lake Charles LA under direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home, Sulphur LA.
Ben Carroll, Jr., 84 of Vidalia, a petroleum engineer and owner of Carroll Oil and Gas Production Company, died Sunday. Memorial Service at Sycamore Baptist Church, under direction of Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia LA.
Ellen B. Chew, 90 of Ruston, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston with burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston LA.
Rebecca Weems Clark, 62 of West Monroe, a secretary, died Saturday. Funeral at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe LA with burial at Mulhearn Memorial Park.
Ben Cunningham, 73 of Winnsboro, a retired truck driver, died Sunday. Funeral at Gill First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro LA with burial at Coax Cemetery near Winnsboro LA.
Wanda Odom Hayes, 69 of Farmerville, retired from LSU AgCenter and Union Community Action, died Saturday. Funeral at First Assembly of God church, Farmerville LA with burial in Liberty Hill Taylor Cemetery, Farmerville under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville LA.
Beth Irving, 71 of West Monroe, a homemaker, died saturday. Funeral at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe LA.
John Jenkins, 82 of Dubach, a retired laborer with Lincoln Parish Highway Department, died Friday. Funeral at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Unionville with burial in the church cemetery under the direction of King Funeral Home, Ruston LA.
Carol Keshner, 64 of Downsville, an educational instructor at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, died Sunday. Graveside service at Twin cities Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe LA.
Eddie Lee McElroy, 80 of Monroe, military, died Friday. Funeral is at Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe under the direction of Miller Funeral Home. Burial at J. S. Clark Cemetery.
Patsy Ruth Sabo, 70 of Jonesboro, died Saturday. Funeral at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro with burial in Garden of Memories.
Teresa S. Stafford, 48 of Jonesville, a McRae's employee, died Sunday. Funeral at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Jonesville, LA with burial at Heard Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.
Christine Taylor, 91 of Ferriday, died Monday. Arrangements by Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday, LA.
Doris Speights Trisler, 78 of Jonesville LA, a homemaker, died sunday. Funeral at First Baptist Church, Jonesville withburial at Palo Alto Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.
Glenn "Buddy" Wilbanks, 70 of Monroe, a retired retail owner, died Monday. Funeral at Kilpatricks Funeral Home chapel, Monroe with burial at Monroe Memorial Park.
Robert Lloyd Cone, 77 of Quitman, a retired banker for twenty years, died Friday in San Antonio TX. Mr.Cone had resided in Floresville TX for the past two years. Funeral at Edmonds Funeral Home with interment at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Choudrant LA under directioN of Edmonds Funeral Home of Jonesboro LA.
Joe Eleanor Thompson Benton, 79 of Bastrop, died iin Bastrop on January 9, 2005. Services at the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with interment in Riverview Cemetery.
Janice Lou Shows Hilburn, died on January 10, 2005. Services at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe LA with interment at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
David Charles Elliott, Sr.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA.
Services for Mr. David Charles Elliott, Sr., 81, of Monroe, will be Wednesday,
January 12, 2005 at 2:00 PM, at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ),
3400 Forsythe Ave., Monroe, LA, with Rev. David Carter and Dr. John Tate offici
ating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Ceme tery.
David Elliott was born April 7, 1923, in Webb City, MO. He passed away January
9, 2005, at St. Francis Medical Center.
Mr. Elliott was an Elder Emeri tus of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ),
he was a member of Graham Surghnor Masonic Lodge #383, and he was also a member
of the Order of the Arrow of the Boy Scouts. Mr. Elliott also was a World War
II veteran with the 15th Air Force. Mr. Elliott was owner and operator of his
own busi ness, Elliott Scale Co.
He is survived by his wife, Norma Elliott; their five children, Charlie Elliott
and his wife Jackie, Cheryl Roach, Janet Williams and her husband Jim all of
Monroe, LA; Thom Elliott of New Orleans, LA; and Phillip Elliott of Scituate,
Mass. He is also survived by twelve grand children and four great grand children.
Pallbearers will be Billy Fleming, Charles Sanders, Jimmy Hickey, John Tremaine,
Eddie Barnes, and Jim Padgett. Honorary pallbearers will be Elders and Deacons
of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Eddie Wooten, Johnny Willard,
and Paul Huntsman. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Tuesday, January
11, 2005, at the First Christian Church, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral
Home, Ster lington Road, Monroe, LA.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Christian Church (Disciples
of Christ) mu sic fund.
Masonic rights will be con ducted at the gravesite.
Originally published January 11, 2005
Corrine Warner McHardy
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA.
Services for Corrinne Warner McHardy of Columbia will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday,
Jan uary 11, 2005 from the First United Methodist Church in Co lumbia with Rev.
Pam Roy offi ciating. Interment will follow in the Welcome Home Cemetery.
Mrs. McHardy was born in 1905 on Christmas Day and died on January 8, 2005 in
Pla no, Texas where she had lived for the past year and a half. She graduated
from high school in Pollock, Louisiana and attended college in Sherman, Texas
at Kidd Key Women's College. She received her degree after a career as director
of the Wel fare Department in Caldwell Parish. At that time she began her next
career as a first grade teacher with the Caldwell Parish Schools.
She is remembered by many past and present Caldwell Par ish residents as their
favorite teacher, who instilled in them a love of learning. In 1963, she retired
from teaching and moved to Alice, Texas for a year where she in dulged her passion
for art and painting by returning to college for classes at Texas A and I. She
also took private art clas ses and was a member of sev eral groups that went
to various picturesque spots in the hill country of Texas to paint.
In 1964, she returned to Cald well Parish to live but embarked on her next career
as a Disaster Worker for the American Red Cross. For the next ten years she
was available to go wher ever she was needed when dis aster struck. Those that
she as sisted and those she worked with through the Red Cross were very appreciative
of her empathy and expertise.
Mrs. McHardy was an active participant in her community, wherever she was. In
Columbia, she was a member of the First United Methodist Church and its Service
Guild.
She was a charter member of the Garden Club, belonged to several bridge clubs,
and was a member, and held several of fices in Delta Kappa Gamma.
During the last year and half of her life she lived at The Water ford in Plano,
Texas and was well known there for her friend liness and kindness to all. Her
hobbies included a lifelong love of travel, learning, art, and bridge.
She was a modern southern lady and in many ways ahead of her time. Although
she had no children of her own she had many children including her nieces and
nephews and their families and her students, many of whom still keep in touch
and visit.
She was preceded in death by her parents: J.N. and Sally Torry Warner, her husband:
Norman A. McHardy and her brother: A.B. "Bo" Warner all of Colum bia.
Also preceding her were a brother: Kirk Warner and his wife: Amanda of Wisner
and a brother: George Warner and his wife: Louise "Boots" of Lake
Charles.
She is survived by her sis terinlaw: Louise Sowers Warner, her niece: Betty
Warner Hopper and her husband: Ray of Plano, Texas. Also her nieces: Jane Warner
Brown of Shreveport, Mary Warner Vizzier and her husband: Darwin of Al exandria,
Sarah Warner of Houston, Texas, Susan W. Lyssey of Houston, Texas and Kerry
Warner Morgan of Hum ble, Texas, Also two nephews: Ken Warner and his wife:
Cathy of Coppell, Texas and Kirk Warner of Breaux Bridge, LA. She has a host
of great nieces and nephews as well as their children who will miss her very
much.
Pallbearers will be Dr. E.D. Coates, Ed Rowan, Darwin Vizzier, Alan Hopper,
Ken Warner and Kirk Warner.
Honorary pallbearers are Jim Turner, James Hopper, E.L. Richard, Johnny James
and Uriah Youngblood.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, the Red Cross or the First
Unit ed Methodist Church in Colum bia.
Visitation will be at the church from 1:00 PM until time of ser vices.
Originally published January 11, 2005
Brandon Salvadore Filardo
Chauvin Funeral Home - Houma, LA.
Brandon Salvadore Filardo, Jr., on Saturday, January 8, 2005 at 8:25 AM. Son
of Kenneth S. Filardo, Jr., and Lisa Duet Filardo of Calhoun, LA, brother of
Ashley Lynn Filardo of Calhoun, LA, grandson of Charles "C.J." Duet,
Jr., and Ellen Theriot Duet of Schriever, LA, Kenneth S. Filardo, Sr., and Mildred
Naquin Filardo of Hou ma, LA, godson of Mona Duet Roberts and Joseph B. Roberts
of Schriever, LA.
He was preceded in death by his aunt Celeste Mary Duet.
Also survived by aunt: Joni Filardo Green, uncle: Jonathan D. Filardo, cousins:
Celeste M. Roberts, Kristen L. Roberts, Anne M. Roberts, Anne M. Roberts, Jaimie
L. Jarboe, Samuel T. Filardo, and Leonardo W. Filardo.
Age 13 years, a native of Hou ma, LA, and a resident of Cal houn, LA.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Mass of Christian
Burial on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 at 11:00 AM at St. Bridget Catholic Church,
100 Hwy 311, Schriever, LA, with interment at St. Bridget Catholic Church from
9:00 AM until funeral time. Arrangements by Chauvin Fu neral Home, Inc., 5899
Hwy 311, Houma, LA. 70360.
Originally published January 11, 2005
January 12, 2005 Obituaries from The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
Ms. Frances Pitarro, 64 of West Monroe, an empolyee of Manville, died January 11, 2005 at Glenwood Reginal Medical Center. Graveside services at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe LA.
MR. TOMMY RAY NICHOLS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Services for Mr. Tommy Ray Nichols, 54, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at
2:00 PM Thursday, January 13, 2005, at the Jackson Street Church of Christ with
Joe Owen and Don DeLukie officiating. Interment will follow in Hasley Cemetery
under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Mr. Nichols died
on January 10, 2005.
Mr. Nichols was a member of Jackson Street Church of Christ. He was a graduate
of Louisiana Tech University. Mr. Nichols was a member of the West Monroe Civitan
Club and the Ouachita Parish Civil Air Pa trol. He was a coach with the Dixie
Youth Baseball and took three different teams to the World Series.
Survivors include his son, Colby Ray Nichols; sister, Jeanette Morgan and husband
Jim; nephew, Michael Blake Morgan; uncle and aunt, Percy and Lois Nichols; aunt,
Marga ret Dunn; special friend and companion, Elizabeth Barron; and cousins,
Gwen, Sonny, Phillip, Harold, Rodney, Elaine, Kay, Johnny, Sue, Karen, Tom,
and Joy Lynn.
Pallbearers will be Danny Bone, Jack Armstrong, Michael Clinton, Mike Walsworth,
Ricky Norris, Jerry Cook, Mike Har vey, and Rodney Traweek. Honorary pallbearers
will be the West Monroe Civitan Club, Dr. R. Guthrie Jarrell, Jim McConathy,
and Matt Shepard. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday at
Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.
Memorials may be made to the Tommy Ray Nichols Schol arship Fund at Louisiana
Tech University.
Originally published January 12, 2005
Glenn Doyle "Buddy" Wilbanks, 70 of Monroe, a retired businessman and owner of Country Cobbler Shoe Store, died Monday. Funeral at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in Monroe LA with interment at Monroe Memorial Park.
ARLAN E. RAWLS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Services for Arlan E. Rawls of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday,
January 13, 2005 at Christ Church, West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Tom Lowe, Rev.
Mark Foster and Rev. Roy Duffey officiating. In terment will be at Hasley Ceme
tery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.
Arlan Rawls was born on De cember 13, 1924 in West Mon roe, LA and departed
this life on January 10, 2005 at 80 years of age. He was a faithful member of
Christ Church for over 25 years where he served as an Elder as well as an Executive
Board member. Arlan served our nation as a Marine Corps. Paratrooper in World
War II. He also served our community as a member of the West Monroe Lions Club,
Greater Ouachita Lions Club, Glenwood Hospital Board of Di rectors and as a
Squadron Commander of the Civil Air Pa trol. Arlan served on the Ouach ita Parish
Police Jury for 32 years and was proud to have served as president of the Loui
siana Police Jury Association.
Following his retirement from the Louisiana Gas Company af ter 47 years of dedicated
serv ice, Arlan pursued his passion for flying and obtained his pri vate pilots
license and later re ceived his Instrument Flight Rules rating.
Arlan is preceded in death by his parents, Eli and Samantha Rawls, three sisters
and three brothers.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Betty Marine Anding Rawls; one
daughter, Arlene Coley and husband Joe; one son, Wade Rawls; three grandchildren,
Christy Owen and husband Larry, Carlan Coley and Chase Coley; and three greatgrandchildren,
all of West Monroe, LA.
Pallbearers are Ernest Anding, Robert Boughton, Jerry Hicks, J. D. Manning,
Gene Norton and Roy Saucer.
Memorials may be made to Christ Church Building Fund or Pentecostals of the
Twin Cities Building Fund.
Visitation will be at Christ Church today from 5:00 PM 8:00 PM.
Originally published January 12, 2005
Bertha Cooper, 97 of Rayville, ahomemaker, died Friday. Arrangements under diretion of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville LA.
Frances Fisher, 85 of Monroe, a retired elementary school teacher, died Monday. Funeral at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe with burial at Mulhearn Memorial Park.
Ronald Lynn Floyd, 45 of Columbia, a fiberoptic cable installer, died Tuesday. Arrangements under direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia LA.
Kynnedi Rochelle Frazier, infant daughter of Candi Johnson and Kevin Frazier Sr.of Monroe, died Friday. Graveside service at Powell Street Extension Cemetery, Monroe under direction of Funreal by McFarland, Monroe LA.
Eddie G. Green, 41 of Tallulah, died Tuesday. Arrangements under direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah LA.
Tristen Lee Hale, infant son of Amie Ford and Shelton Hale of West Monroe, died Saturday. Funeral at Community Baptist Church, West Monroe with burial at Hasley Cemetery under direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe LA.
Johnny W. Herman Dr., 55 of Winnsboro, a retired butcher, died Tuesday. Funeral at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, Winnsboro with burial in Myrtle Memorial Cemetery.
Jimmy Ray Oliveaux, 62 of Lake St. John Community, died Thursday. Funeral at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday LA.
Benjamin Thomas, infant son of Constance Thomas of Monroe, died Friday. Graveside service at Powell Street Extension Cemetry under direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe LA.
Majorie Vivian Walker, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral at Southern Funeral Home chapel, , Jonesboro LA with buaial at Gayla Traina Memorial Cemetery.
Solomon Warfield, Jr., 78 of Monroe, a farmer, died Friday. Arrangements under direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe LA.
John White, 29, a laborer, died Tuesday. Arrangements under direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville LA.
Glenn "Buddy" Wilbanks, 70 of Monroe, retired retail owner, died Monday. Funeral at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Monroe with burial at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Shepard Willis, 89 of Monroe, a farmer, died Saturday. Arrangements under direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe LA.
January 13, 2005 Obituaries from The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
DeNorman Bryant, 81 of Moroe, a lease operator with Penzoil Oil, died Sunday. Funeral at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe with burial at Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Leroy Bursey Sr., a retired self-employed carpenter, died Monday. Funeral at St. Paul Fee Will Baptist Church, Homer LA with burial in Monk Cemetery, Homer LA.
Stanley Dixon, 81 of Oak Grove, a laborer, died Friday. Funeral at New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah with burial in Natchez Natinoal Cemetery, Natchez, MS under direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah, LA.
Oda Lee Furlow, 90 of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe with burial in Monroe Memorial Park.
Peggy Douglas Haste, 58 of Monroe, a retired veterans representative for Louisiana Department of Labor, died Wednesday. Arrangements under direction of Mulhearn Funreal Home, West Monroe LA.
Patsy Gates Hicks, 63 of Monroe, an Imagemax employee, died Tuesday. Funral at Kilpatrick Funreal Home chapel, West Monroe with burial at Antioch Cemetery.
Avis Jeter, 90 of West Monroe, A foster parent, died Wednesday. Arrangements under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe LA.
Ardell F. Pickering, 87 of Delhi, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements under direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi, LA.
Ethel McCoy Stewart, 96 of Monroe, a retired beautician, died Sunday. Funeral at First Church of God in Christ, Monroe with burial in Hasley Cemetery under direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe LA.
Christine R. Taylor, 91 of Ferriday, died Monday. Funeral at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday LA.
Edmund Hobdy Carter, Jr., 81
On January 11, 2005, Edmund Hobdy Carter, Jr. passed from this world to be with
his Creator. Pastor Gene Nix, of Shreve City Baptist Church, will preside over
the ceremony to be held on Friday, January 14, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Centuries
memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery, 8801 Mansfield Road. Edmund was born in
Rayville, LA on December 8, 1923. His parents were Edmund Hobdy Carter, Sr.
and Sallie Carter. He was raised in Sterlington, LA, graduated from Ouachita
Parish High School and attended Northeast Louisiana Junior College. As part
of the "Greatest Generation", Ednumd served for three years in the
U.S.Army, building bridges in France and Germany during World War II. After
the war, he returned to Louisiana Tech and graduated with a degree in mechanical
engineering in 1948. He retired in 1984 after working for thirty-six years for
United Gas Pipe Line Company. Edmund served as a deacon at Lakeshore Baptist
Church in Monroe, Louisiana and at Shreve City Baptist Church, where he retired
as Deacon Emeritus. He was a lifetime member of the barons of the Magna Carta
and the sons of the American Revolution. Edmund is survived by his wife of nearly
fifty-six years, JoAnn Carter; two sons, Charles Edmund Carter of Dallas TX
and David Warren Carter of Bellingham, WA; a daughter, Nancy Carter Molinaro
and her husband, John of Shreveport, LA; two granddaughters, Ashley Carter of
Dallas, TX and Kimberly Molinaro of Shreveport LA and special family friends,
Peggy Krenz and her son Linus of Bellingham, WA.
FRANCES TAYLOR FISHER
Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, Louisiana - Sterlington Road
Services for Mrs. Frances Fisher, 85, will be at 2:00 PM, Thursday, January
13, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Ster lington Road, Monroe, LA, with Rev.
Johnny Hankins officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park.
Mrs. Frances is survived by her son; Richard A. Fisher and wife Martha of Monroe,
LA., her grandchildren; Gregory A. Fish er of TX., and Christy Fisher Riser
and husband Daniel of Monroe, LA., and her sister; Ire ne Taylor Lowrey. She
is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Thursday from 1:00 PM until service time, under the direction
of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA.
ZOE ARIE MATTHEWS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, Louisiana
Funeral services for infant, Zoe Arie Matthews, two months, of Choudrant, LA
will be 2:00 PM Saturday, January 15, 2005 at Alabama Presbyteri an Church.
Interment will be at Sibley Cemetery in Choudrant under the direction of Kilpatrick
Funeral Home of Ruston. Zoe passed away Monday, January 10, 2005 in Springhill,
LA.
She is survived by her parents Heather Lyn Brown and Jacob Edward Matthews both
of Choudrant, LA; grandparents, Brenda and Don Matthews of Choudrant, LA, Dixie
Womble of Monroe, LA and Dain Robertson of Hammond, LA; great grand parents,
Myrtis Morgan of Choudrant, LA, Dwight and De lores Brown of Monroe, LA, Sandra
Jacka of Winnsboro, LA and Eddie Robertson of Ham mond, LA; numerous aunts,
uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made in memory of Zoe Arie Matthews at any Community Trust
Bank location.
Pallbearers will John Morgan and David Daigle.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday, January 14, 2005 at the funeral
home.
RONALD LYNN FLOYD
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA
Services for Ronald Lynn Floyd, age 45, of Columbia will be held at 10:00 AM,
Friday, January 15, 2005, at Columbia Heights Baptist Church with Rev. Bruce
McGee officiating. Interment will follow in the Wel come Home Cemetery in Gray
son.
Mr. Floyd was born in Shreve port on March 16, 1959 and died Tuesday, January
11, 2005 at Hardtner Medical Center in Urania. He was employed as fiber optic
cable installer. He was also a member of the Columbia Heights Baptist Church.
He loved to restore old cars. He was preceded in death by his father: Wayne
"Skinny" Floyd.
Survivors include his sons: Kevin Lynn Floyd and Randy Floyd both of Atlanta,
GA, his mother: Effie R. Floyd of Co lumbia, his brothers and sis tersinlaw:
Bobby Joe and Sheila Floyd of Columbia and Billy Wayne and Cathy Floyd of Spokane,
WA, his halfbrother: James Dale Floyd and his wife, Wanda of Clovis, New Mexico
and special friends: Christy and Ronald Glenn and Tammy and Dan Carr. Visitation
will be Thursday from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM until serv
ice time at Columbia Heights Baptist Church.
MARGIE CHAPMAN KEES
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, Louisiana
Funeral services for Margie Chapman Kees of Ruston, LA will be held at 2:00
PM, Friday, January 14, 2005 at Grace Methodist Church in Ruston, LA. Rev. Wayne
Evans will be officiating assisted by Sid Chapman, Margie's brother, and Craig
Bowler, her soninlaw. Interment will fol low in the Forest Lawn Ceme tery under
the direction of Kil patrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Margie was born on January
6, 1923 in Olla, LA. She married C. E. "Buster" Kees on December 26,
1941 and they have resided in Ruston for the last fiftysix years. On the morning
of Janu ary 11, 2005 she was called home to glory. She is now do ing the boogie
woogie through the streets of heaven with Al Hurt playing in the background.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ida and Randolph Chapman.
She is survived by her hus band of sixtythree years, C. E. "Buster"
Kees and daughter, Glenda Leigh, both of Ruston; daughter and soninlaw, Kathy
and Chris Stone of Choudrant; daughter and soninlaw, Kristy and Craig Bowler
of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren: Kate Leigh of Tempe, AZ; Nathan Leigh of Portland,
OR; Adele and Audrey Bowler of Atlanta, GA; and great grandchild, Connor Donovan
of Tempe, AZ; sister, Vanessa White of West Monroe, LA; brothers and sistersinlaw,
James and Mary Chapman of Lakeland, FL; Ken and Ruby Chapman of Eunice, LA;
Sid and Carolyn Chapman of Gar land, TX. She also leaves be hind many nieces,
nephews, and friends to cherish her mem ory.
Margie retired from Lewis & Company in Ruston after twen tyfive years of
employment. After retirement, she volun teered at her church and as a Pink Lady
at Lincoln General Hospital. With the aging proc ess, dementia became promi
nent, especially during the latter years of her life. Although her memory was
failing, her South ern charm common to our Steel Magnolia's prevailed. She re
mained happy and full of love for her family. Pallbearers will be Nathan Leigh,
Dale White, Jerry Grigsby and Ron Chapman. Memorials may be made to the Stone
Theater at Louisiana Tech University, Grace Method ist Church, or the Methodist
Children's Home. Visitation will be at the Family Life Center of Grace Methodist
Church on Thursday, January 13, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
January 14, 2005 Obituaries from The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
ODA LEE FURLOW
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
Funeral services for Mrs. Oda Lee Furlow, of West Monroe, LA will be 11:00 AM
Friday, January 14, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Interment
will be at Monroe Me morial Park, Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Larry Linson
under the direction of Kilpatrick Fu neral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Furlow passed away Jan uary 12, 2005.
Mrs. Furlow was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church, West Monroe.
She was preceded in death by husband, Osborn Stone Furlow and son Donald Osborn
Furlow.
Survivors are daughterinlaw: Gaye Furlow; Grandchildren: Donny Furlow, Andy
Furlow, and Todd Furlow; Sister: Velma McMillan, Ammon Fuller; Broth er: Julian
Brown; Numerous nieces and nephews..
Pallbearers will be: Donny Furlow, Andy Furlow, Todd Furlow, David McMillan,
Bob Brantley, and Tom Singletary.
MRS. LOIS GEUIN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mrs. Lois Geuin, 87, of West Monroe, LA, will be 1:00 PM,
Saturday, Janu ary 15, 2005, at Pentecostals of the Twin Cities, West Monroe.
Interment will be at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Mon roe. Officiating
will be Rev. Mark Foster, Rev. Jimmie Master , Rev. Fred Foster, Rev. Gene Simpkins,
and Rev. Joe Geuin under the direction of Kil patrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Mrs. Geuin was born in Eros, January 28, 1917 and passed away in Monroe, January
12, 2005.
Mrs. Geuin was a faithful member of Pentecostals of the Twin Cities. She was
a loving wife , mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years Rev. Marvin Geuin.
Survivors are five children: Bonnie Tyler and husband Rev. Mel of Port Gibson,
MS; Mary Paul and husband Bill of Haughton, LA; Linda Thomas and husband Johnny
of Cal houn, LA; Charles Geuin of Bossier City, LA; Rev. Joseph Geuin and wife
Sherrie of West Plains, MO.; Sister: Edith Fuller; numerous nieces and nephews;
twelve grandchildren and elev en great grandchildren and four greatgreat grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Gary Wooley, Randy Elliott, Mike Collins, Steve Aldridge,
Charles Geuin, and Trey McClendon.
Honorary pallbearers will be Joseph Anthony Geuin, and Marvin Wooley.
MRS. PEGGY ANN DOUGLAS HASTE
Mulhearn Funeral Home. West Monroe, LA.
Services for Mrs. Peggy Ann Douglas Haste, 58, of West Monroe will be held at
1:00PM Saturday, January 15, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West
Monroe with Dr. David Uth and Rev. Mark Fenn officiating. Interment will follow
in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Haste was born on Sep tember 16, 1946 in
Monroe, LA and was raised in West Monroe, LA. She died on January 12, 2005 at
North Monroe Medical Center. She attended Lenwil School before West Monroe Junior
High and West Monroe High School. Peggy was always a good student, eager to
learn. She was in the Honor Society in high school and was awarded a scholarship
to Northeast Col lege where she studied nursing for two and one half years be
fore changing to Elementary Education. After graduating as an Honor Student
in spring of 1970, she was married to Ervin Haste. Af ter teaching school three
and a half years, she started working at the Louisiana State Employ ment Office
in 1974 where she was employed until disability re tirement in 1999. Peggy became
a Christian at an early age. She was a mem ber of First Baptist Church of West
Monroe at the time of her death.
Survivors include her hus band, Ervin Haste, her mother, Margie Puckett Douglas,
her brother, Charles Douglas and his wife Barbara and their sons, William and
Joe, uncle, Eugene Puckett, aunt, Evelyn Russell, motherinlaw, Christeen Haste,
brotherinlaw, Larry Haste and wife Ruth, sisterinlaw, Shirley Weems and husband
Conrad, brotherinlaw, Darrell Haste, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a
host of friends.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church West Mon roe World Outreach Fund
or to Cypress Street Church of God Kitchen Fund. Many thanks to the Doctors
and Nurses who cared for her, Dr. Uth, Mark Fenn, the Angers, and the support
group at First West Church.
MRS. PATSY "PAT" GATES HICKS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mrs. Patsy Hicks, 63, of West Mon roe, LA will be held
at 2:00 PM Friday, January 14, 2005, at Kil patrick Funeral Home, West Monroe,
LA. Interment will be at Antioch Cemetery, West Mon roe, LA. Officiating will
be Rev. Trey Albritton under the direc tion of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West
Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Hicks was born February 16, 1941 and passed away Jan uary 11, 2005.
Mrs. Hicks worked for 4 years at Imagemax of Monroe and was preceded in death
by her husband, William "Cooter" Hicks.
Survivors are three children: Kristie Cooper and husband Jeff; Mike Hicks and
wife Debbie; Bambi Hicks; four grandchildren: Todd and Jamie Cooper; Melissa
Holland; and Becky Adams; two great grandchildren: Hope and Linsly; aunt: Bo
Wilbanks and husband Shorty; Lifelong friend: Ruth Brown and numerous oth er
family and friends.
Pallbearers are Huey Barnett, Robert Howell,Shorty Wilbanks, Bob Read, Jr.,
Jason Read, and Buck Boltoen
MRS. AVIS DEAN JETER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Avis Dean Jeter, age 90, of Bosco, LA, will be held
at 2:00 PM Sat urday, January 15, 2005, at Kil patrick Funeral Home West Monroe,
LA. Interment will be at Riverview Cemetery in Mon roe, LA. Officiating will
be Rev. Eugene Brown under the di rection of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe,
LA.
Mrs. Jeter was born on No vember 5, 1914 and passed away on January 12, 2005.
Mrs. Jeter was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church. She and her husband
cared for foster children for 30 years or more in their home. She then worked
for Day Light Day Care for 10 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Perry Lee Dean and Vida Mae Dean;
sister, Zelda Mae Dean Cloud; broth ers: Thelbert, Ferris, Fred, and A.J. Dean.
Survivors include her son, Mitchell Eugene Jeter; Sisters: Mary D. Newman Lisenby;
Betty Jean Ellington; sister in law, Goldie Dean, and many nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be nephews: Perry Ellington, Roger Ellington, Steve Struben,
Trey Magee, Matthew Magee, and Todd Newman. Honorary pallbearer will be nephew
Roy Allen Cloud.
Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpat rick Funeral
Home in West Mon roe, LA.
The Jeter family would like to express special thanks to the staff of Caldwell
Memorial Hos pital, Dr. Mark Operario, his nurse, Linda, and the Haven Nursing
Center.
MRS. ARDELL M PICKERING
Cox Funeral Home, Delhi, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ardell M. Pickering, 87, of Delhi will be held at
2:00 PM, Friday, January 14, 2005 in the Chapel of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.
Rev. Shane Lester will officiate. Interment will follow in the Epps Cemetery
under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.
Mrs. Pickering died Wednes day at the Richland Parish Hos pital in Delhi following
an ex tended illness.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ace Morris and Lula Clark Morris;
a daughter, Helen Bailey; and her husband Chester W. Pickering with whom she
operated a family dry good store.
She is survived by two daugthers, Chestene Pickering and Hazel Henderson both
of Delhi; two sons, James Roy Pickering of Montana and Robert Pickering of Pioneer,
LA; by seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
To leave condolences to www.coxfuneral.com.
MRS. JANIS HEARNE TUCKER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Janis Hearne Tucker, 91, will be 11:00 A.M., Saturday,
January 15, 2005 at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in West Monroe, LA. Officiating
will be Rev. Harold Jackson and Rev. Johnny Hankins. Interment will follow immediately
after servic es at Monroe Memorial Park un der the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral
Home West Monroe.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Rev. I. L. and Grace Yeager.
She is survived by her son: Rev. Bill Hearne and wife Gloria of West Monroe,
LA, sisters: Yvonne Braley of West Monroe, La., Ruth Adkins and husband Jake
of Baton Rouge, LA; granddaughter: Lauren Flemmons and husband Jimmy of Lovington,
New Mexico: grandson: Billy Hearne, Jr. and wife Jes of Monroe, LA, and four
great — grandchildren.
Mrs. Hearne will be remem bered for her many years of church service as the
organist and pianist. She was a member of both Stone Avenue Method ist Protestant
Church and Yeager Methodist Protestant Church. She was active in her church
work until her illness made it difficult. Her tribute as a Christian mother
and witness will long be remembered as her greatest gift.
Pallbearers will be Joel R. Adkins, Rick Evans, Ricky Foster, John Myers, Rusty
Adkins and Adam Whatley.
WISNER — Alice Marie Humphreys Bass, a retired bank teller, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at South Central Baptist Church, Wisner. Burial is at Holly Grove Cemetery, Wisner, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
EVA — Felix Joseph Bradford, a supervisor with Amoco Chemical Plant, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Eva Church of God, Eva. Visitation is 5 p.m. today until service time at the church. Burial is at Hedrick Cemetery, Eva, under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
ELO, Mich. — Inazelle Capozzoli, retired from Detroit Public School System, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is noon Saturday until service time. Burial is at Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville.
WISNER — The Rev. Samuel Carloss Jr., a minister, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
SICILY ISLAND — Woodrow Coleman, a farmer, died Thursday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Monday at New Zion Baptist Church. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
RAYVILLE — Bertha Cooper, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Rest No. 2 Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 2 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial is at Mount Olive Cemetery, Delco.
COLUMBIA — Ronald Lynn Floyd, a fiberoptic cable installer, died Tuesday.
The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Visitation
is 8 a.m. today until service time. Burial is at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.
Oda Lee Furlow of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11
a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m.
today until service time. Burial is at Monroe Memorial Park.
CLAYTON — Luther C. "Pee-Wee" Harris, formerly of Meadville, Miss., a logger, died Jan. 6. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Kirby, Miss. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at St. Mark Baptist Church, Clayton. Burial is at Davis Hill Cemetery, Meadville, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Patsy "Pat" Gates Hicks of West Monroe, an Imagemax employee, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is noon today until service time. Burial is at Antioch Cemetery, West Monroe.
BASTROP — Charles R. Karnes, a retired machinist, died Thursday. Graveside service is 2 p.m. today at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop. Arrangements are under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
RAYVILLE — Mary Kathleen Littleton, a retired sales clerk, died Wednesday. Graveside service is 11 a.m. Saturday at Rayville Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville.
Leon Miller of Monroe, a mechanic, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
DELHI — Ardell M. Pickering, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Burial is at Epps Cemetery, Epps.
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Kenneth R. Puckett, died Jan. 5. The funeral is 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Antioch Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Brannum Funeral Home chapel, Lake Providence. Burial is at Live Oak Cemetery.
BASTROP — Oren L. Russ, a merchant marine, died Thursday. Graveside service is 10 a.m. Saturday at Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.
HOUSTON — Donald C. Scott, a newspaper worker, died Jan. 6. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Truelight Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 1-8 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Morning Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity.
WINNSBORO — Jannie M. Whitley Shaw, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 1-8 p.m. today with wake service from 7-8 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Morning Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity.
BASTROP — Lorna Kay Jolley Stover, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside service is 2 p.m. Saturday at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.
MANGHAM — Robert Turner, a farmer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
RAYVILLE — John White, a laborer, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 2 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial is at Royal Blue Cemetery.
CHOUDRANT — Cecil F .Wilcox died Thursday. The funeral is 3 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial is at Sibley Cemetery, Choudrant.
DUBACH — Thelma Frasier "Munch" Williamson, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Culbertson Baptist Church, near D'Arbonne Community. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial is at the church cemetery.
Shepard Willis of Monroe, a farmer, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday
at St. Joe Baptist Church, Rhymes. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral
Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Job Hill Cemetery.
PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Bursey Sr., Leroy: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul Free Will Baptist Church, Homer.
Dixon, Stanley: 11 a.m. today, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Frazier, Kynnedi Rochelle: 10 a.m. today, Powell Street Extension Cemetery,
Monroe.
Furlow, Oda Lee: 11 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.
Hale, Tristen Lee: 10 a.m. Saturday, Community Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Hicks, Patsy "Pat" Gates: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel,
West Monroe.
Stewart, Ethel McCoy: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Church of God in Christ, Monroe.
Thomas, Benjamin Joseph: 9 a.m. today, Powell Street Extension Cemetery, Monroe.
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from
4-6 p.m. weekdays and 362-0278 on weekends.
January 15, 2005 Obituaries from The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
MS. KIMBERLY LYNN MATHUS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Ms. Kimberly Lynn Mathus, 35, of West Monroe, LA, will
be 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 16, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in West
Monroe, LA. Of ficiating will be Rev. David Womack and Rev. Richard Harmon.
Interment will follow immediately at Walnut Grove Cemetery under the direction
of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Kimberly Lynn Mathus was born July 6, 1969 in San Diego, California and passed
away January 14, 2005 in Columbia, LA.
She was preceded in death by her father Arley D. Gray and mother Patsy Adams;
grandfa ther: Arley V. Gray.
She is survived by her son: Kyle Mathus of West Monroe and daughter: Katie Mathus
both of West Monroe, LA; aunts: Nancy Tompkins and husband Joe of West Monroe;
Garry Gray and wife Cheryl of Dublin, GA, Patricia Morgan and husband Johnny
of Choudrant, LA; Special aunt: Shirley Young and husband Jimmy Dale of Co lumbia,
Lynn Tolbird and hus band Mike of West Monroe; Jonita Kinman and husband Jimmy
of West Monroe; grand parents: Frances Gray; W.B. and Bea Adams, numerous family
members and friends and "special " new addition Dawson Tolbird.
Kimberly will be remembered by her family and friends for her bubbly personality
and lust for life. She was an amazing moth er and committed to her children.
She was truly loved by everyone who met and knew her.
Many thanks are extended from her family to her caregivers, doctors and nurses
who were there for Kimberly during this very difficult time. Special thanks
to all of her family and friends for their love and support.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society to
help others as it did Kimberly.
Pallbearers are Jason Barrett, Stony Young, Jeremy Young, Derek Tolbird, Jacob
Trichell, and Dustyn Nichols.
CLYDE STEPHENS
Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. Clyde Stephens, 80, of Bastrop, LA, have been scheduled
for 2:00 PM Sunday, January 16, 2005 at the First United Pentecostal Church
in Bastrop with Revs. A. J. Fulton, Dwight Fulton, David Mayo and Scott Carroll
officiat ing. Interment will be in Start Cemetery in Start, LA, under the direction
of Golden Funeral Home.
Mr. Stephens, a member of First United Pentecostal Church, a retired employee
of International Paper Company and most recently door greeter for Wal Mart in
Bastrop, passed away on January 13, 2005 at Morehouse General Hospital.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years Mary Rose Hogan Stephens; two daughters,
Retha Kitchens and husband Johnny of Ellisville, MS, Margaret Martin and husband
Robby of West Monroe, LA; son, Mike Stephens and wife Diane of Bastrop, LA;
sister, Pearl Wynn and husband Elmo of Start, LA; two brothers, George Alford
and wife Martha of Start, LA, Joe Alford and wife Linda of Windsor, MO; eleven
grandchil dren; fifteen great grandchil dren; numerous nieces, neph ews and
other extended family members. He is preceded in death by a son, Kenny Stephens.
Mr. Stephens was born June 15, 1924 in Forkville, MS, to Birdie Harvey and Daniel
Stephens. He later met and married Mary Rose Hogan on May 25, 1946 in Start,
LA. He served his country in the U. S. Navy during WWII and later in the U.
S. Army.
Mr. Stephens was very active and enjoyed working with his animals, gardening
and spend ing time with his grandchildren.
Serving as pallbearers are Glen Robinson, Vernon Brewster, Raymond Gill, Donnie
Goleman, Jimmy Caraway and Mike Brakefield. Honorary pallbearers are George,
Lynn and Jerry Word and Lee Roy Odenbaugh.
HARRISONBURG — Faye Aarons, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Harrisonburg Baptist Church. Burial is at Heard Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.
Marvin Brasher of West Monroe, owner of real estate property, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
ELO, Mich. — Inazelle Capozzoli, retired from Detroit Public School System, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is 10 a.m. today until service time. Burial is at Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville.
TALLULAH — Jetty F. Fairbanks, a retired traffic guard with the Tallulah Police Department, died Thursday. Private graveside service is 11 a.m. today at Silver Cross Cemetery, under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Lois Geuin of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m.
today at Pentecostals of the Twin Cities Church, West Monroe. Visitation is
noon today until service time at the church. Burial is at Twin Cities Memorial
Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Peggy Ann Haste of Monroe, a retired veterans representative for the Louisiana
Department of Labor, died Wednesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn
Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is noon today until service time.
Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery.
JONESVILLE — Frances Earlene Erwin Hutchins, formerly of Vidalia, a
homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Pleasant Grove Baptist
Church, Jonesville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Comer Funeral Home chapel,
Ferriday. Burial is at Heard Cemetery, Manifest.
RAYVILLE — Barbara Hutto, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 10
a.m. Sunday at First United Pentecostal Church, Rayville. Visitation is 5-9
p.m. today at the church. Burial is at Greer Cemetery under the direction of
Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
COLUMBIA — Avis Jeter, a foster parent, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2
p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m.
today until service time. Burial is at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.
RAYVILLE — Mary Kathleen Littleton, a retired sales clerk, died Wednesday.
Graveside service is 11 a.m. today at Rayville Masonic Cemetery. Visitation
is 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville.
HOUSTON — Donald Wayne Pierce, formerly of Ouachita Parish, a retired
machinist, died Thursday. Graveside service is 2 p.m. Sunday at Monroe Memorial
Park. Visitation is noon until 1 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel,
Monroe.
Janis Hearne Tucker of West Monroe, a retired florist, died Tuesday. The funeral
is 11 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation
is 9 a.m. today until service time. Burial is at Monroe Memorial Park.
PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Bradford, Felix Joseph: 10 a.m. today, Eva Church of God, Eva.
Bursey Sr., Leroy: 1 p.m. today, St. Paul Free Will Baptist Church, Homer.
Coleman, Woodrow: 11 a.m. Monday, New Zion Baptist Church.
Cooper, Bertha: 1 p.m. today, Pilgrim Rest No. 2 Baptist Church, Rayville.
Hale, Tristen Lee: 10 a.m. today, Community Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Harris, Luther C. "Pee-Wee": 1 p.m. today, Mount Olive Baptist Church,
Kirby, Miss.
Puckett, Kenneth R.: 1:30 p.m. today, Antioch Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Russ, Oren L.: 10 a.m. today, Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Bastrop.
Scott, Donald C.: 11 a.m. today, Truelight Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Shaw, Jannie M. Whitley: 1 p.m. today, St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Stewart, Ethel McCoy: 11 a.m. today, First Church of God in Christ, Monroe.
Stover, Lorna Kay Jolley: 2 p.m. today, Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.
White, John: 2 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville.
Wilcox, Cecil F.: 3 p.m. Sunday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston.
Williamson, Thelma Frasier "Munch": 10 a.m. today, Culbertson Baptist
Church, near D'Arbonne Community.
Willis, Shepard: 2 p.m. today, St. Joe Baptist Church, Rhymes.
January 16, 2005 Obituaries from The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
MR. MARVIN BRASHER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. Marvin Brasher, 68, of West Monroe, LA, will be at
2:00 PM Monday, January 17, 2005, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe with
Rev. Mark Fenn of ficiating. Interment will be at Hasley Cemetery in West Mon
roe under the direction of Kil patrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Mr. Brasher was born on Sep tember 19, 1936, in Sterlington, LA. and passed
away on Janu ary 12, 2005 in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Brasher served in the Unit
ed States Navy. He owned and operated rental properties in the area.
He is survived by five cousins, other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers will be Lindsay Anderson, David Brown, Bill Rose, Bill Ramsey, Phil
Albritton and Gordon Bernice.
BARBARA FAYE HUTTO
BrownHolley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA.
Services for Mrs. Barbara Faye Hutto, age 67 of Rayville, LA, will be 10:00
AM Sunday, January 16, 2005 at Rayville First United Pentecostal Church with
Bro. Robert Stroud officiat ing. Interment will be in Greer Cemetery in Rayville,
LA, under the direction of BrownHolley Funeral Home Rayville, LA.
Mrs. Barbara Hutto was born on July 10, 1937 in Rayville, LA, and passed away
Friday, Janu ary 14, 2005.
Mrs. Barbara Hutto was a member of the First United Pen tecostal Church in Rayville,
LA.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Kerney Mae Love; brothers,
Kerney Lee Love and Maxie Ray Love.
Survivors include her husband, Collie Hutto, Sr. of Ray ville, LA; daughter:
Hollie Teneal Stansbury and husband Dan of Rayville, LA; sons: Edwin Scott Lowry
of Archibald, LA, Collie O'Neal Hutto, Jr., and wife, Lora A. Hutto of Monroe,
LA; grand children: Whitney Alyse Lowry of Archibald, LA, Bryan D. Stansbury
of Rayville, LA, Jakob O. Stansbury of Rayville, LA; sisters: Doris Woodruff
of Winnsboro, LA, Ann Lafferty and husband, Frank of Mangham, LA, Jane Wright
and husband, Charles Lee of West Monroe, LA, Sheila Stroud and husband, Larry
of Delhi, LA, Linda Johnson of Monroe, LA, Glendale Howard of Rayville, LA;
brothers: A. B. Love and wife Sylvia of Rayville, LA, Houston Love and wife,
Helen of Beretta, OK; good friend and sisterinlaw: Lucille Love of Rayville,
LA.
Pallbearers will be Charles Lee Wright, Rusty Wright, Kevin Bunch, Stanley Sanders,
Dennis Sanders, and Steve Neathery.
Honorary pallbearers will be nephews.
MR. THOMAS L. "SONNY" JACKSON
Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. Thomas L. "Sonny" Jackson, 72, of Sicily
Island, LA, will be held at Sicily Island First United Methodist Church on Monday,
January 17, 2005 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Bill Foster, Rev. Shorty Mayo, and Rev.
Danny Chance officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Park Cemetery under
the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home Winnsboro. Mr. Jackson
was born August 7, 1932 in Sicily Island, LA. He passed away Friday, January
14, 2005 at Riverland Medical Center Ferriday. He was a resident of Sicily Is
land, and a member of the Sicily Island First United Methodist Church. Mr. Sonny
was the former sheriff of Catahoula Par ish for sixteen years. Prior to his
years as a Sherriff he was a Louisiana State Trooper for 20 years. He was a
Veteran of the United States Air Force during the Korean War.
In addition to his Military and Law Enforcement career he was involved in the
Masonic Lodge Keystone #213 in Sicily Island, he obtained the 32 degree. He
was a member of the Louisiana Sheriff's Association, Lou isiana, Lousiana State
Trooper Association, and the American National Trooper Association.
He was preceded in death by his parents Enos and Lela Tarver Jackson.
Survivors include his wife Patsy Jackson of Sicily Island, LA; son: Steven Thomas
Jackson and wife Barbara of Sicily Island, LA; daughter: Kathe Price and husband
Jimmy of Sicily Island, LA; granddaughters: Tiffany, Lauren, and Courtney Jackson
of Sicily Island, LA; stepgrandsons: Joshua and James Price of Wisner, LA; sis
ter: Helen Louise Swaggart and Gilbert of Sicily Island, LA; brother: Windell
R. Jackson and wife Judy of New Iberia, LA.
The pallbearers will be Floyd Mahaffey, Gene Parker, Bill Atkins, Trey Peek,
Raymond Zeagler, and Joe Bondurant.
The honorary pallbearers are Sam Hanna, Charles Miller, Eldon Brown, George
Griffing, and Paul Blunschi.
MR. HARVEL DEAN "BILL" LOFLIN
CrothersGlenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. Harvel Dean "Bill" Loflin, age 76, of Tallulah,
will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, January 17, 2005 at the chapel of CrothersGlenwood
Funeral Home in Tallulah with Rev. John W. Rushing and Rev. Terry Mims officiating.
Burial will fol low in Oak Grove Baptist Cemetery near Winnsboro.
Mr. Loflin died Friday, January 14, 2005, at his residence in Tallulah.
He was born in Winnsboro and had lived in Tallulah since 1948. He was a retired
parts and farm implement dealer and a member of First Baptist Church of Tallulah.
He was preceded in death by his parents William H. Loflin and Jewel Mann Loflin
and six brothers, Anderson Loflin, Herbert Loflin, Jacob Loflin, Cornel Loflin,
James Arther Loflin, and William H. Loflin.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Lucy Guimbellot Loflin; a brother: Raymond
Loflin of Horatio, AR; three sisters: Evis West and Florence D. Smith of Monroe,
LA, and Lovie L. Boutwell of Kingwood, TX, and several nieces and nephews.
Active pallbearers will be Richard Everett, Bill Yerger, Gary Arneson, Bobby
Arneson, Todd Guimbellot, David Guimbellot, Danny Watson, and Dee Stricker.
Honorary pallbearers will be James Earl Shivers, Rex Mann, Ron Hilderbrand,
Wayne Westmoreland, Rod Cobb, Joe Cupit, Harold Murphy, Jack Varner, Sr., Willie
Antley, John Hopkins, Dick Bringol and Ronald Everett.
MR. WILLIAM GUS "W. G." ODOM
Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. William Gus "W. G. " Odom, 82, will be held
3:00 PM Sunday at Conway Baptist Church with Bro. Coy Upshaw and Pastor Linda
Odom Jones officiating. Interment will be at the Conway Cemetery. Arrangements
are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville.
Mr. Odom, a retired school bus driver with the Union Parish School Board, died
Friday, January 14, 2005 in Farmerville. He was a member of Conway Baptist Church
and a member of the Masonic Lodge #53 of Farmerville.
He is preceded in death by his wife Ruby Lee Odom.
Survivors include: Jimmy Heard Odom and wife Debbie Odom of Farmerville. Their
family: April Renee' Odom Johnson of Farmerville, Miranda Kay Odom Moss of Houston,
TX, Joseph Barron Odom of Louisiana Tech and their grandchild: John Barron Johnson,
Linda Odom Jones and husband Jack Jones of Farmerville, Their family: Jacquelyn
Estes Bean of Ruston, Mary Jones Dukes of Shreveport, Sarah Elisabeth Jones
of Farmerville and their grandchildren: Morgan Kylie Bean, J. Kaedan Bean, Audrey
Leigh Dukes and Katherine Jones Haynes, Sherri Odom Shreve and husband Toby
Shreve of Calhoun, LA, Their family: Jennifer Leigh Wainwright, Judy Lynn Wainwright,
Gabriel Wyatt Shreve all of Calhoun, LA, and their grandchild Abigail Grace
Shreve, William Stacy Odom and wife Cindy Odom of Farm erville, Their family:
Holly Ann Odom and Kayla Elizabeth Odom all of Farmerville; two sisters: Ernestine
Odom Slade of Truxno, LA, Frenchie Albritton and husband Max of Ruston, LA;
one brother: Heard Odom Jr., and wife Janice of Monroe, LA; host of other relatives
and friends.
Pallbearers will be Ronnie Traylor, Jerry Daniels, Larry Allen, Curt Wainwright,
Billy Clyde Brantley and Jim Paine.
Honorary pallbearers will be Janis Burch and Johnny Dollar.
MR. CLINTON E. SWANSON, SR.
Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. Clinton E. Swanson, Sr. of Farmerville, LA, will be
held at 2:00 PM Monday, January 17, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville,
LA, Rev. Ned Duffey officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Cemetery,
Calhoun, LA.
Mr. Swanson was born on September 18, 1925 in Kane Pennsylvania and died on
Janu ary 14, 2005 at the age of 79.
Mr. Swanson was preceded in death by his parents Raymond M. and Lena B. Swanson,
a brother Lloyd R. Swanson and a sister Barbara A. Wallace.
He is survived by his loving wife Patricia E. Swanson of Farmerville, LA; seven
children: Clinton E. Swanson Jr., Ruckersville, VA, Galen I. Swanson, Gulf Breeze,
FL, Rhett B. Swanson, Benton, AR, Richard G. Coursen, Desoto, MO, Judy A. Duffey,
El Dorado, AR, Victoria J. Swanson, Shreveport, LA, Rebecca A. Fant, Maryland
Heights, MO; two brothers: James A. Swanson, West Monroe, LA, Donald K. Swanson,
American Fork, UT; one sister: Marjory J. Swanson, Fort Worth, TX; and numerous
grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He was a loving husband,
father, grandfather, and brother. Mr. Swanson retired from Mis sissippi River
Corporation on May 1, 1986 as Southern Dis trict Supertendent. He was a World
War II veteran having served with the 8th Air Force in England as a Tail Gunner
on a B24 Liberator Bomber.
He was a life member of the VFW where he was Commander for 4 years. In addition,
he was a member of the American Le gion. In lieu of flowers, please send donations
to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 5442 at P. O. Box 443, Famerville, LA.
71241. Pallbearers will be grandson's: Richard Fuller, Rob Fuller, Rusty Fuller,
Samuel Swanson, Ben Swanson Jr., and Ronnie Gill Jr. Honorary pallbearers will
be members of VFW Post 5442, Farmerville, LA.
CLIFTON RAYMOND TENNISON
Highland Memorial Park, Funer al and Cremations
Knoxville, TN. 37919
Dr. Clifton R. Tennison died in peaceful repose on January 13, 2005.
Born in Wellington TX, he lived in TX and LA until moving to Knoxville in January
2000. Edu cated at Wayland College (Plainview TX), Howard Payne College (Brownwood
TX), Southwestern Baptist Theologi cal Seminary (Ft. Worth TX), University of
Houston, and Northeast Louisiana University (Monroe), he earned the Master of
Theology degree from South western and received an honor ary Doctor of Divinity
degree from Howard Payne College.
He married Daphine Fern Hunn in 1943, and they shared a life of commitment to
Christian ministry for 58 years, until her death in 2001.
After being ordained in Idalou TX, his pastorates included Cashion Baptist Church
of Cashion TX, Central Baptist Church of Wichita Falls TX, First Baptist Church
of Shamrock TX, First Baptist Church of Ozona TX, Calvary Baptist Church of
Borger TX, First Baptist Church of Childress TX, Park Memorial Baptist Church
of Houston TX, and First Baptist Church of West Monroe LA, where he served for
29 years.
Dr. and Mrs. Tennison led worldwide tours with a spiritual focus for over 30
years, and conducted international mis sions, enriching their lives with many
deep friendships, most notably a Chinese family whose daughter, Nettie Ma, they
"adopted" and considered their own.
His first priority was his com mitment to his Lord and to bringing others to
salvation, fol lowed closely by his devotion to his wife, his love of family
and friends, and service to his churches and communities.
He served as President of the Louisiana Baptist Convention, on the Sunday School
Board of the Southern Baptist Conven tion, and as Chairman of the Home Mission
Board of the Southern Baptist Convention.
He served on the Board of Trustees for Louisiana College and with numerous community
service groups advocating for children, health, and education.
He worked diligently for ethi cal practice in business and law, serving on the
Disciplinary Committee of the Louisiana Su preme Court and receiving hon ors
from a variety of civic and business groups.
He was a tireless shepherd whose teaching and living a life of forgiveness,
peace, love, hu mility, and harmony was recog nized and admired by people of
all faiths, all walks of life, and all races, rich and poor, healthy and ill,
free and incarcerated.
A former high school and col lege athlete, he was a big but gentle man who loved
children, gardening, travel, and friends, and whose joyful focus on Bible study,
prayer, worship, and mu sic was enhanced by his love of fellowship, community,
and wel coming acceptance.
He was a mentor to many who have gone on to assume posi tions of leadership
and service in education, medicine, govern ment, and the ministry.
Survivors include his daughter, Dr. Carol A. Williams, and her husband, John
T. Williams, of Baltimore MD; his son, Dr. Clifton R. Tennison, Jr., and his
wife, Nancy E. Tennison, of Knoxville; his grandchildren, Christina Wyskiel,
and her hus band, Matthew Wyskiel, of Bal timore, Tolliver Williams and his
wife, Melissa Williams, of Chap el Hill NC, James Tennison of Black River Falls
WI, and Michael Tennison of Knoxville; his greatgrandchildren, Jamie Wyskiel
and Tolliver Wyskiel of Baltimore; his brother, Eugene Tennison, of Arlington
TX; his sisterinlaw, Betty Tennison, of Ft. Worth TX; his sister, Ramona Akins,
and her hus band, Ferris Akins, of Ballinger TX; his brother, Isaac Tennison,
and his wife, Verna Tennison, of Arlington TX; and his sis terinlaw, Juanita
Collins, of Wichita Falls TX.
A service at 1:00 PM, Monday, January 17, 2005 at Highland Memorial Park in
Knoxville will be followed later this Spring by a Memorial Service at the First
Baptist Church of West Monroe LA.
Memorial gifts may be sent to the Global Missions Fund, First Baptist Church,
500 Pine Street, West Monroe, LA 71291.
LOIS TERROR
Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro, LA.
Lois Terror, 91, of Fayetteville, Ark., died Thursday, January 13, 2005 at Westwood
Health & Rehabilitation Center in Spring dale, Ark.
She was born July 12, 1913 in Mississippi, the daughter of Lu ther Wilson and
Mary Leona Parker Stephens. She was pre ceded in death by her husband, Byron
Terror, two brothers, and a sister.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Bellwood Coun try Club in Natchez, Mississippi.
She was a member of Vidalia United Methodist Church in Vi dalia, Louisiana and
United Methodist Women.
She is survived by a brother: Oliver J. Stephens of Lake Plac id, FL; nine nieces
and neph ews.
Graveside services will be at 1:00 PM Monday, January 17, 2005 at the New Winnsboro
Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro, Louisiana.
Memorial may be made to: Vi dalia United Methodist Church, 403 N. Oak St., 71373.
Robert Jerry Crawford, 70
WINNSBORO — Robert Jerry Crawford of Gilbert, a retired instructor, died
Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral
Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Faye Popwell Elliott, 88
RUSTON — Faye Popwell Elliott of Ruston, a homemaker, died Friday. The
graveside service is 10 a.m. Monday in Shiloh Cemetery, Bernice, under the direction
of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. today at the funeral
home.
Eddie G. Green, 41
TALLULAH — Eddie G. Green of Tallulah died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m.
Monday at New Hope Deliverance Church. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery
under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-6
p.m. today at the funeral home.
Mae Janette Jones, 69
JONESBORO — Mae Janette Jones of Heflin, a homemaker, died Friday. The
funeral is 2 p.m. Monday at the chapel of Edmonds Funeral Home. Burial will
follow in Gayla Traina Cemetery. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today at the funeral
home.
Sarah O. Jones, 90
RUSTON — Sarah O. Jones of Clay, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral
is 1 p.m. today at the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will
follow in Mount Zion Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until time of service.
Kimberly Lynn Mathus, 35
Kimberly Lynn Mathus of West Monroe, a secretary, died Friday. The funeral is
2 p.m. today at the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will
follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until time of service
at the funeral home.
William Gus Odom, 82
FARMERVILLE — William Gus "W.G." Odom of Farmerville, a retired
school bus driver, died Friday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Conway Baptist
church. Burial will follow in Conway Cemetery under the direction of Farrar
Funeral Home.
Clyde Stephens, 80
BASTROP — Clyde Stephens of Bastrop, retired from International Paper
Co., died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at First United Pentecostal
Church. Burial will follow in Start Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral
Home.
PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Brasher, Marvin: 2 p.m. Monday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.
Coleman, Woodrow: 11 a.m. Monday, New Zion Baptist Church.
Hutchins, Frances Earlene Erwin: 2:30 p.m. today, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church,
Jonesville.
Hutto, Barbara: 10 a.m. today, First United Pentecostal Church, Rayville.
Pierce, Donald Wayne: 2 p.m. today, Monroe Memorial Park.
Wilcox, Cecil F.: 3 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston.
January 17, 2005 Obituaries from The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
BENTON L. IRBY, JR.
Riser Funeral Home, Columbia, LA.
Benton L. Irby, Jr., 43, of Kelly, LA, died on Sunday, January 16, 2005 following
a long ill ness.
He was preceded in death by his beloved grandparents, R. A. "Bob"
Smith and Thelma Smith Huffman and Sadie and Ira Irby, Sr.An avid outdoorsman,
a tal ented musician, a free spirit with a loving heart, Ben faced lifes challenges
with persever ance and a sense of humor. He is survived by his parents, Ben
and Pat Irby of Olla; his stepgrandfather Clem Huffman of Winnfield and serveral
aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Friends will serve as pallbearers. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday,
January 18, 2005 from the Columbia Chapel of Riser Funeral Home. Rev. Keith
Thomas will officiate. In terment will follow in the old Bethel Cemetery at
Clarks, LA.
JOSEPH LENTON LEWIS
Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Joseph "Joe" Lenton Lewis, age 74, of West Monroe, went home to
be with his Lord and Savior on January 16, 2005, at the St. Francis Specialty
Hos pital following a lengthy illness.
Mr. Lewis was born December 29, 1930, in Vanceboro, North Carolina, the son
of Joseph Clifton and Minnie Bell Clark Lewis. He moved to Louisiana after serving
four years in the United States Air Force as part of the Air Police. He retired
from Louisiana Power and Light, where he worked for 33 years as a Me ter Man.
Mr. Joe was a faithful member and former deacon of Highland Baptist Church.
He continued to actively serve his church family in many leadership and sup
portive roles until his last ill ness.
Mr. Lewis was preceded in death by his beloved first wife Frances Daniels Lewis,
his par ents, three brothers, and two sisters.
Survivors include his wife Cora Fayenette "Faye" Lewis; son Eric Clifton
Lewis of Eros, LA; son and daughterinlaw Daryl Duncan and Celina Lewis of Round
Rock, TX; son and daughterinlaw Thomas Lenton and Glenda Lewis of West Mon roe,
LA; grandchildren Aaron Thomas Lewis, Colin Seth Lewis, and Kaylea Francis Lewis;
sister Mildred Tripp of Newport, NC; sisterinlaw and husband Carol and Charles
Cook of Grand Cane, LA; broth erinlaw and wife Ted and Glo ria Daniels of Bentley,
LA; sis terinlaw Druese Lewis of Aus tin, TX; sisterinlaw and hus band Beverly
and Randy Elkins of Broken Arrow, OK; and a host of friends.
Pallbearers will be Richard Garland, Tim Langston, Joe Etier, Joe Dean, Claude
Baines, Jimmy Craighead, Ed Pettis, and James Tisdale. Honorary Pallbearers
will be James Fletcher and Leo Townsend.
Billy Boyd, 57
LIDDIEVILLE — Billy Boyd, a retired mechanic, died Saturday. Services
will be at 2 p.m. today in Gill First National Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will
be in Ogden Cemetery at Liddieville.
Marvin Brasher, 68
Marvin Brasher of Monroe, real estate owner, died Wednesday. Services will be
2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley
Cemetery.
Lou Neighbors, 59
Lou Neighbors of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in La-Ark Cemetery
at Jones. Visitation will be 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Frank Price, 67
MINDEN — Frank Price, a retired logger, died Sunday. Graveside services
will be 2 p.m. today at Reagan Cemetery under the direction Young's Community
Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Lois Terror, 91
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Lois Terror, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside
services will be 1 p.m. today at the New Winnsboro Cemetery under the direction
of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Roma Annette White, 63
WOOLEN LAKE COMMUNITY — Roma Annette White, a retired secretary, died
Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral
Home, West Monroe.
PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Coleman, Woodrow: 11 a.m. today, New Zion Baptist Church.
Crawford, Robert Jerry: 10 a.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.
Elliott, Fay Popwell: 10 a.m. today, Shiloh Cemetery, Bernice.
Green, Eddie G.: 1 p.m. today, New Hope Deliverance Church, Tallulah.
Jones, Mae Janette: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
January 18, 2005 Obituaries from The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
DR. ARTHUR V. "DOC" DAVIS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Dr. Arthur V. "Doc' Davis, 84, of West Monroe, LA,
will be at 1:00 PM Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at Family Church in West Mon
roe, LA. Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. Officiating
will be Rev. Michael O'Neal, Rev. Terry Taylor and Rev. Michael Stra vato. Under
the direction of Kil patrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Dr. Davis was born April 25, 1920 in Magnolia, MS, and passed away January 17,
2005 in West Monroe, LA.
Dr. Davis was an Associate Professor and Director of Dairy Research for Louisiana
State University at the Research Sta tion in Calhoun.
He was a charter member of Family Church, where he served as a Deacon, chairman
of the building committee, Sunday School Superintendent and on the Board of
Directors. Dr. Davis also served in the U.S. Navy.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years: Eunice Davis of West Monroe; six children:
Karen DeLaGarza and husband Noah ; Vern Davis; Stan Davis and wife Pamela; Randy
Davis; Fara Parks and husband Pete; Chris Davis and wife Lisa; sister: Bertha
Stanton; four brothers: Delton Davis and wife Lynette; Devoyal Davis and wife
Mary Ellen; Paul Davis and wife Floy; James Davis and wife Nell; eight grandchildren,
and numer ous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be David Fox, James Townsend, Martin Howard, Ron Scott, Eddie
Simmons, and Lonnie McCurry, Sr.
ROBERT L. (BOB) FLETCHER, SR.
Gill First National Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA.
Services for Robert L. (Bob) Fletcher, Sr., age 93, a resident of Winnsboro
will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at Gill First National Funeral Home
with Rev. Bobby Arnold, Rev. John Albright, and Rev. Mary Ann Collie officiating.
Burial will be in Coax Baptist Church Cemetery near Winnsboro with masonic rites
under the direc tion of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro, LA.
Mr. Fletcher was born to the union of Robert and Bertie Randall Fletcher in
Winnsboro and passed from this life Sun day, January 16, 2005 at St. Francis
Medical Center in Mon roe.
He attended Baskin United Methodist and Prebyterian Church. He was a member
of Winnsboro Masonic Lodge, Macon Ridge Shrine Club, Barak Shrine Center where
he was part of the "Greeters Unit". He was very involved with the
an nual Shriners Circus, and made sure that many school children from Franklin
Parish were able to attend each year.
He was a life long Franklin Parish cattle and hog farmer. He was active in LA
Cattleman's Association and the LA Brand and Theft Committee for many years.
He also served as pres ident of Hampshire Hog Associ ation. He was an avid support
er of 4H and FHA.
Survivors include his two sons: Robert Lee Fletcher, Jr., and Dr. William E.
Fletcher; one grandson: Robert Denson Fletcher and wife Bridgette all of Winnsboro;
host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Thelma "Sis" Fletcher,
and a daughter-in-law, Joan Fletcher.
Masons will serve as pallbearers.
Memorials may be made to Baskin United Methodist and Presbyterian Church Memorial
Fund.
MRS. PAULINE PIGFORD MCCLENDON
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Pauline Pigford McClendon, 90, of Hattiesburg, MS,
formerly of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, January 19,
2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Rev. John
Williams officiating. Interment will follow in Indian Village Cem etery in Calhoun,LA.
Mrs. McClendon died on Jan uary 17, 2005 in Hattiesburg, MS.
She was a member of the Parkway Heights United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg,
MS. Mrs. McClendon was a Tupperware Manager for ThirtyYears.
She is preceded in death by her husband of Sixty Years, John Kelso McClendon
and one sister, Dorothy P. Lawrence.
Survivors include her daugh ter, Paula Victoria McClendon Baxter of Hattiesburg,
MS; two grandchildren, Genevieve Pauline Baxter Hilson and Joseph H. Baxter
Jr. and wife Jodie; one great granddaughter, Josie Laine Hilson all of Hatties
burg, MS; one very close sis terinlaw, Jane Humble of Cal houn, LA.
MARY VIVIAN ROGERS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral Services for our belov ed mother, Mary Vivian Rogers, 89, will be held
at 3:00 PM Tuesday January 18, 2005 at the Ridge Avenue Baptist Church in West
Monroe, LA with Rev. Charles Holstead and Rev. Tuck Roberts officiating. Interment
will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Ceme tery under the direction of Mulhearn
Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Rogers entered into rest on January 16, 2005.
She is a member of the Ridge Avenue Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA, and was
retired from Selber Brothers, as the de partment head of alterations.
Mrs. Rogers is preceded in death by her husband, Percy Rogers; grandson, Stanley
Wilds Jr.; her siblings, Oliver Nelson, Marvin, Evon, Claudia, Clorice and Jean;
daugh terinlaw, Barbara Rogers; and, soninlaw, Stan Wilds.
Mrs. Rogers is survived by her daughters, Marilyn Averitt and Shirley Wilds;
sons, Willie J. Rogers and his wife Charlotte, Nick J. Rogers and wife Shirley
and Nelson E. Rogers and wife Sue; sister, Beatrice Broderson; eighteen grandchildren
and thir tytwo great grandchildren, two greatgreat grandchildren and a host
of other relatives.
Pallbearers will be Mrs. Rogers' Grandsons.
Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time at Ridge Ave nue Baptist
Church in West Monroe.
Mrs. Rogers family would like to offer a special thanks and gratitude to caregivers,
Sarah Oliveaux, Margie Hadley and Sharon Eversull, who became a part of our
family.
MRS. ROMA ANNETTE PEOPLES WHITE
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Roma Annette Peoples White, 63 of Columbia, LA will
be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday January 18, 2005 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral
Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Kelly Wayne Clark and Carl Wallace officiating.
Burial will be in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA.
Mrs. White died on January 16, 2005 at her residence after a lengthy illness.
She was a member of the New Chapel Hill Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA. Mrs.
White was the secretary with KUZN/ KMBS Radio Stations for twenty-five years.
She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
Mrs. White is preceded in death by her mother, Roma V. Peoples Campbell.
Survivors include her husband of forty-three years, Travis E. White of Columbia,
LA; daughter, Penny Arender and her hus band Todd; son, Lane White; grandchildren,
Victoria White, Rachel Redding, Lane White Jr, Ryne Redding all of West Mon
roe, LA; father, John L. Peoples; brothers, Jerry Peoples and his wife Sue all
of Calhoun, LA, John Peoples and wife Carolyn West Monroe, LA. and Paul Peoples
and his wife Mary Jane of Chatham, LA; sis ter, Joy Moosa and her hus band Aslam
of Arlington, TX; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other family and
friends.
Pallbearers will be Jerry Peoples Jr., John Peoples, Kevin Peoples, Shawn Peoples,
Lane White Jr. and Ryne Redding.
Ferrell Crowell, 77
Ferrell Crowell of West Monroe, assistant power house superintendent for Manville,
died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral
Home, West Monroe.
Robert L. Fletcher Sr., 93
WINNSBORO — Robert L. "Bob" Fletcher Sr., a retired rancher,
died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Gill First National Funeral Home
chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time. Burial is
at Coax Cemetery.
John Robert Gayle, 62
TALLULAH — John Robert Gayle, a truck driver and dozer operator, died
Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel,
Tallulah. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tallulah.
Benton L. Irby Jr., 43
OLLA — Benton L. Irby Jr., a musician and an outdoorsman, died Sunday.
The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Burial is
at Old Bethel Cemetery, Clarks.
Joseph L. Lewis, 74
Joseph L. Lewis of West Monroe died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at
Highland Baptist Church. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of
Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Pauline P. McClendon, 90
HATTIESBURG, Miss. — Pauline Pigford McClendon, formerly of West Monroe,
died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral
Home, West Monroe.
Theda Norris, 84
Theda Norris of West Monroe died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the
direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Darlene B. Otwell, 64
RUSTON — Darlene B. Otwell died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at
Rock Corner Baptist Church, Dubach. Burial is at the church cemetery under the
direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Alvie Leland Pouncey, 69
Alvie Leland Pouncey of West Monroe died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete
under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Lillie V. Pursell, 81
DELHI — Lillie V. Pursell, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are
incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Mary Vivian Rogers, 89
Mary Vivian Rogers of West Monroe died Sunday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at
Ridge Avenue Baptist Church. Visitation is 1 p.m. today at the church until
service time. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Mulhearn
Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Joe Danny Slaughter, 51
WINNSBORO — Joe Danny Slaughter, a supervisor for Northeast Louisiana
Power Co-op, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Oak Grove Baptist
Church. Visitation begins at 5 p.m. today at the church. Burial is at the church
cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
James Grady Trichell, 63
James Grady Trichell of Monroe, formerly of Vicksburg, Miss., a retired lieutenant
with the Vicksburg Fire Department and retired from the maintenance department
at All Saints Episcopal School, died Friday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at
Riles Funeral Home chapel, Vicksburg, Miss. Burial is at Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Roma Peoples White, 63
COLUMBIA — Roma Annette Peoples White died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m.
today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today
until service time. Burial is at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Neighbors, Lou: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.
January 19, 2005 Obituaries from The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
MR. FERRELL CROWELL
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral service for Mr. Ferrell Crowell ,77, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00
PM, Thursday, January 20, 2005 at First Bap tist Church, Feazel Chapel, West
Monroe, LA. Interment will be at Chatham Cemetery, Chat ham, LA. Officiating
will be Dr. David Uth and Rev. Mark Fenn under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral
Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Crowell was born January 16, 1928 in Eros, LA. and passed away January 16,
2005 in West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Crowell was an active member of First Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA, where
he was a member of Rob Roberson's Sunday School Class and an usher for many
years. He was employed at Manville for over 42 years.
Mr. Crowell was active in the West Monroe Senior Citizen Center where he taught
line dancing for 14 years. He was a former President of West Ouachita Water
System.
Mr. Crowell was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Hart and a brother,
Jack Crowell.
Survivors are his wife: Freeda May Crowell of West Monroe, LA; son: Lynn Crowell
and wife Ailinda of Swink, CO.; grand children: Brent Crowell, Stacey Crowell,
and Casey Crowell; two sisters: Elese Roberts of Farmington, MO; Gloria Traylor
of Eros, LA; one brother: G.W. Crowell and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Bobby Jack Thrailkill, Donald Tippen, Gene Simmons, Huey
Wheelis, Bobby Wheelis, Lonnie Smith, Todd Lee Tolar, and Billy May. Honorary
pallbearers: Rob Roberson and his Sunday School Class.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral
Home and Thursday from 1:00 PM until service time at the church.
CARL K. HARWELL
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Rayville, Louisiana
Services for Mr. Carl K. Harwell, Sr., age 76, of Mangham, LA will be at 2:00
PM on Thursday, January 20, 2005 at Lone Cherry Baptist Church, Mangham, LA
with Rev. Doyle Adams and Rev. Jay Dearman officiating. Internment will fol
low in Gwin Cemetery in Mangham, LA under the direc tion of Mulhearn Funeral
Home Rayville, LA.
Mr. Harwell was a member of Lone Cherry Baptist Church in Mangham, LA. He retired
from The LA Department of Trans portation and Development as a Permit Specialist
after thir tyeight and onehalf years of service.
He is survived by his wife, Eliz abeth Thomason Harwell of Mangham, LA; his
daughter, Regina Harwell of Delhi, LA; his son, Carl K. Harwell and his wife,
Melissa; grandsons, Wil liam Robert Harwell and Daniel Carl Harwell, all of
Mangham, LA; and a host of nephews and nieces.
Paul McKinley, Jared Smith, Ben Williams, Jon Bradford, Neal Harwell, Scott
Bradford, Larry Romero and Malcolm Patterson will serve as pallbearers. Honorary
Pallbearers will be Bennie Lee Williams, Jerry Jones and the employees of The
Department of Transporta tion. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to
Lone Cherry Baptist Church Building fund.
LILLIE V. PONSELL
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mrs. Lillie V. Ponsell of Delhi, LA, age 81, will be Friday,
January 21, 2005, at 10:00 AM at Kilpatrick Fu neral Home Chapel in Monroe,
LA. Interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick
Fu neral Home, Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Ponsell was born in Lilly, LA, March 22, 1923 and passed away on January
16, 2005 in Delhi, LA.
Mrs. Ponsell is survived by two daughters: Dell Savage and husband, Ben of Delhi,
LA and Robbie L. Smith and hus band, Robert of West Monroe, LA; one son, Michael
Todd Pon sell of West Monroe, LA; seven grandchildren; numerous greatgrandchildren
and nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Preston Mallette, Dana Paul Mallette, Matt Heller, Shannon
Smith, Scott Smith, and Ben Savage.
MR. JOE DANNY SLAUGHTER
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA.
Services for Mr. Joe Danny Slaughter, age 51, of Winnsboro, LA, will be at 2:00
PM, Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at Oak Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Terry
Mims officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery under the direction
of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Mr. Slaughter was a Supervi sor of Right of Way for North east Louisiana Power
Coop.
He was preceded in death by his father; Newt Slaughter and brothers: Cecil and
Steve Slaughter.
He passed away on January 17, 2005 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West
Monroe after an extended illness.
Survivors include his wife: Phyllis Slaughter of Winnsboro, LA; two daughters:
April Wolleson and husband, Daniel of Winnsboro, LA, Kim Russell and husband,
Wess of Winnsboro, LA; mother: Bea trice Slaughter of Winnsboro, LA; three grandchildren:
Sydni, Zak, and John Wesley; a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Pallbearers are Rob Smith, Marshall Thomas, Johnny Ellerman, Kevin Hollis, Patrick
Jackson, and Floyd Taylor.
Honorary pallbearer will be Darrin Herrington.
RUTH SMITH WYLIE
Cox Funeral Home - Oak Grove, LA.
Services for Mrs. Ruth Smith Wylie, age 88, of Monroe, LA, will be 2:00 PM Wednesday,
January 19, 2005 at Cox Chapel Oak Grove, LA, with Rev. Milton Lenard officiating.
Interment will be in Kilbourne Cemetery Kilbourne, LA, under the direc tion
of Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA.
Mrs. Wylie was born January 24, 1916 in Pelahatchie, MS, and passed away Tuesday,
Jan uary 17, 2005 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, LA.
She was preceded in death by her husband Grady E. Wylie, daughter, Winnie Ruth
Miller, father, Duncan O'Brian Smith, mother, Catherine Elizabeth Smith, brothers,
Roy Smith, Leo Smith, and Ada Wylie.
Pallbearers will be Lonnie Wylie, Ronnie Wylie, Billy Ray Smith, Bobby Smith,
Dub Dees, and Eddie Smith.
Survivors will be her son, Johnny Lee Wylie, Baytown, TX; daughterinlaw: Sharon
Wylie, Baytown, TX; son: Thomas Earl Wylie, Monroe, LA; daughter: Irene Fuller,
Monroe, LA; soninlaw: James R. Fuller Jr., Monroe, LA; daugther: Jo Ann McGee,
West Monroe, LA; soninlaw: Robert William McGee, West Monroe, LA; daughter:
Barbara Jean Farris, West Monroe, LA; soninlaw: Tommy Farris, West Monroe, LA;
brother: Ray Smith, Benoit, MS; sister: Edna Robertson, Greenville, MS; nineteen
grand children, fourteen greatgrand children. Family will receive friends from
9:00 AM until time of serv ice on Wednesday. To leave condolences to the family
www.coxfuneral.com
Eugene H. Aswell Jr., 52
BASTROP — Eugene Henry Aswell Jr., a teacher, died Monday. The funeral
is 10 a.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Visitation is Thursday
afternoon until 8 p.m. and Friday until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial is
at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Edie M. Bradley, 70
COLUMBIA — Edie M. Bradley, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are
incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Rev. Samuel Carloss Jr., 75
WISNER — The Rev. Samuel Carloss Jr., a minister, died Thursday. The funeral
is 11 a.m. Saturday at Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner. Burial is at the
church cemetery under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Curtis Cathey, 37
Curtis Cathey of West Monroe, a security guard for Wal-Mart, died Tuesday. Arrangements
are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Bennie Crockham, 76
RICHWOOD — Bennie Crockham, a construction worker, died Jan. 12. The funeral
is 1 p.m. Thursday at Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Richwood. Visitation is
1-6 p.m. today at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is
at Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Dr. Arthur 'Doc' Davis, 84
Dr. Arthur V. "Doc" Davis of West Monroe, an associate professor and
director of Dairy Research for Louisiana State University, died Monday. The
funeral is 1 p.m. today at Family Church, West Monroe. Visitation is noon today
until service time at the church. Burial is at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun,
under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Carrie M. Hall, 80
FARMERVILLE — Carrie M. Hall died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today
at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Burial is at Liberty Hill Taylor
Cemetery.
Lucille D. Henderson, 76
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Lucille Deloris Henderson, a secretary, died Thursday.
The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Agatha Catholic Church, Los Angeles.
Visitation is noon until 9 p.m. Friday at Angelus Funeral Home chapel, Los Angeles.
Burial is at Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, Calif.
Thomas R. Hyland II, 27
ACWORTH, Ga. — Thomas Richard "Ricky" Hyland II, formerly of
Monroe, a plumber, died Monday. The funeral is 2:30 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn
Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Friday until
service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park.
George Allen Jones, 63
George Allen Jones of Monroe, a surveyor with the Louisiana State Highway Department,
died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral
Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Pauline P. McClendon, 90
HATTIESBURG, Miss. — Pauline Pigford McClendon, a Tupperware manager,
died Monday. Memorial service is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel,
West Monroe. Burial is at Indian Village Cemetery, Calhoun.
Jesse Lee Norris, 88
Jesse Lee Norris of West Monroe died Dec. 25. Memorial service is 10 a.m. Saturday
at St. Paschal's Catholic Church, West Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction
of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Theda Norris, 84
Theda Norris of West Monroe died Monday. Memorial service is 10 a.m. Saturday
at St. Paschal's Catholic Church, West Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction
of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
DeMicheal D. Potts, infant
DeMicheal DeMorris Potts, the infant son of Shelonnda Potts of Monroe, died
Friday. Graveside service is 11 a.m. Thursday at Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Visitation is noon until 5 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Alvie Leland Pouncey, 69
Alvie Leland Pouncey of West Monroe, died Monday. Graveside service is 2 p.m.
today at Aulds Chapel Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral
Home, West Monroe.
Robert Turner, 87
MANGHAM — Robert Turner, a farmer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete
under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Valiena Washington, infant
COLLINSTON — Valiena Washington, the infant daughter of Erin Ishop and
Frankie Washington, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction
of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Mildred Howard White, 86
VIDALIA — Mildred Howard White, a salesperson for Howard Brothers Department
Store in Natchez, Miss., died Monday. Graveside service is 1 p.m. today at Providence
Memorial Cemetery, near Winnsboro. Visitation is 10 a.m. until noon today at
Young's Funeral Home chapel, Vidalia.
Zella Mae Wilson, 73
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Zella Mae Wilson, a homemaker, died Dec. 31. The funeral
is 2 p.m. today at Brannum Funeral Home chapel, Lake Providence. Burial is at
Good Samaritan Cemetery, Lake Providence.
Ruth Smith Wylie, 88
Ruth Smith Wylie of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m.
today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until
service time. Burial is at Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne.
PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Neighbors, Lou: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.
Slaughter, Joe Danny: 2 p.m. today, Oak Grove Baptist Church.
January 20, 2005 Obituaries from The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
CURTIS WAYNE CATHEY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. Curtis Wayne Cathey, 37, will be 2:00 PM, Friday, January
21, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in West Monroe, Louisiana. Offi ciating
will be Rev. George Bonner. Interment will follow immediately at Cypress Baptist
Church Cemetery under the di rection of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe,
Louisiana.
Mr. Cathey was born on March 23, 1967 and passed away on Tuesday, January 18,
2005.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mike Cathey, brothers;
Michael Henry Cathey, Charles Richard Cathey and Donald Ray Cathey.
He is survived by his brother Jerry Cathey and wife Dawn of Eros, LA, numerous
relatives and friends, and close compan ion, Ted Ray. Curtis will be re membered
as a loving and won derful person.
Pallbearers will be family members.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday, January 20, 2005 at Kilpatrick
Funeral Home in West Monroe, Louisiana.
SISTER LINDA CONSTANTIN O.S.F.
Rabenhorst Funeral Home - Baton Rouge, LA.
Sister Linda Constantin O.S.F. was an example to all about how to live life
abundantly.
Her passion, energy and joy fulness of spirit touched all she knew whether through
prayer, service, or friendship.
Her character was both forth right and fun leaving an indeli ble mark on the
lives of many.
To the countless people she met through her work as a nurse, her love of fishing
and her zeal for new experiences, Sister Linda's dedication, tena city and uncompromising
standards for excellence were well known and the hallmarks of her mission.
She believed deeply in justice for all and service as a privilege, encouraging
others to share her passion through good works and kindness, even in the final
days of her life.
While deeply appreciative of the many prayers and words of encouragement during
her ill ness, Sr. Linda's constant re quest was a good deed done for another
and lifted up to God in her name.
Her life was remarkable and her legacy vast. May we all con tinue to honor her
through our generosity of spirit and selfless ness for another in need.
Sister Linda Constantin, O.S.F., passed away at home, Jacoba House, Tuesday,
Janu ary 18, 2005 following a coura geous battle with cancer.
A native of Rayne, Louisiana, Sister Linda was born Novem ber 3, 1947. She entered
reli gious life as a Sister joining the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady
in 1967 and was pro fessed in 1970.
She graduated from the nurs ing program at Northeast Loui siana University in
Monroe and became a RN. She also com pleted a Master's of Arts De gree in Theology
from St. Bona venture University in New York.
Her personal ministry and vo cation were synonymous as she served friend and
stranger alike through her work with the Fran ciscan Missionaries of Our Lady
Health System.
For 30 years, as a nurse and administrator she tirelessly served patients, families,
physicians and staff at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Cen ter in Baton
Rouge and St. Francis Medical Center in Mon roe.
Since 1995, Sister Linda has served as Vice President of Mission Integration
at Our Lady of the Lake. In addition, Sister Linda offered her leadership to
the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady serving as a member of the Provincial
Council since 2002.
She was named a 2003 YWCA Woman of Achievement. But her most meaningful contributions
can be seen through the many individuals and organiza tions she touched throughout
her life. She left an indelible mark on the lives of many people, one person
at a time.
Sr. Linda's civic activities and contributions are too numerous to list but
included Volunteers in Public Schools, Capital Human Services District, Junior
and Special Olympics, United Way, Baton Rouge Area Food Bank, St. Vincent de
Paul, YWCA, Committee of Friends to assist HIV patients and Children's Mir acle
Network.
True to her Franciscan beliefs, Sr. Linda knew no other way to help out than
by being handson. She approached all that she took on with her trade mark energy
and resourceful ness.
With this approach, she set up numerous programs to care for those most in need
working dili gently for the poor, the ill, the young, the aged, for the disa
bled and for the hungry. She was an outspoken advocate for women, for the Catholic
faith and for healthcare.
She is the daughter of Marguerite and the late Dewey Constantin of Rayne and
grand daughter of Martin and Renola Heinen (deceased) of Robert's Cove and Maurice
and Etta Constantin (deceased) of Rayne.
She is survived by her siblings Margaret Constantin Richard and her husband,
Russell, of Lafayette; Lloyd Constantin and Lisa Aucoin, of Rayne; Bernadette
Constantin Miller and her husband, Mark, of Rayne and the late Sheila Chitwood.
Sr. Linda is also sur vived by eight nieces and neph ews, Kent Richard, Jason
Richard, Penny Credeur, John Chitwood, Alexis Constantin, Amber Miller, Courtney
Miller and D.J. Miller and seven great nieces and great nephews, Keavin Richard,
Kurstie Richard, Victoria Richard, Harlan Nugent, Havan Nugent, Winston Broussard
and Kaitlyn Chitwood. She is also survived by her religious community and other
close friends.
At the request of Sr. Linda, do nations should be sent to the Our Lady of the
Lake Foundation and designated to the Chil dren's Miracle Network, CMN Bass
Tournament, OLOL Cancer Center or St. Anthony's Home.
Donations may also be made to Myriam's House, Hospice Foundation of Baton Rouge,
FMOL Haiti Mission, St. Vincent DePaul, Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, Crisis
Intervention Center and Brighton Academy.
Visitation will be at St. Jude the Apostle Church at 9150 Highland Road in Baton
Rouge on Thursday from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM with an evening prayer service at
7:00 PM.
Visitation will be at 8:30 AM Friday and a Mass in Celebration of Life will
be at 10:30 AM at St. Jude's Church. Intern ment will follow at Roselawn Cemetary.
CYNTHIA DIANE GREY
Cox Funeral Home - Oak Grove, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Cynthia Diane Grey, age 35, of Tyler, TX, will be
2:00 PM Fri day, January 21, 2005 at the Goodwill Church of God Good will, LA,
with Troy Williams and Rev. Jason Strong officiating. Interment will be in McGaha
Memorial Cemetery Red Wing, LA, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home Oak
Grove, LA.
Mrs. Grey was born October 3, 1969 and passed away Tues day, January 18, 2005
in Tyler, TX.
Mrs. Grey was a native of West Carroll Parish. She gradu ated from Forest High
School in 1987. She received her phar macist degree from ULM in 1994. She was
employed by CVS in Tyler, TX, as a pharma cist.
She is survived by her hus band Cris Grey of Tyler, TX; daughters: Haley Sheiron
Grey, and AnnaGrace Rose Grey both of Tyler, TX; father: John L. Whorton, Oak
Grove, LA; moth er: Joan Whorton, Oak Grove, LA; motherinlaw: Geraldine Stanley,
Oak Grove, LA; sister: Sandra Johnette Adams, West Monroe, LA; brotherinlaw:
Scott Adams, West Monroe, LA; sister: Leslie Coahoma Praetorius, Oak Grove,
LA; brotherinlaws: Shane Michael Praetorius, Oak Grove, LA, and Jay Stanley,
Oak Grove, LA; sis terinlaw: Brandi Stanley, Oak Grove, LA; brotherinlaw: George
Grey Jr., Oak Grove, LA; sisterinlaws: Mitzi Grey, Oak Grove, LA, Mary Grey,
Oak Grove, LA, and Joy Malone Oak Grove, LA; brotherinlaw: Jeremy Malone, Oak
Grove, LA. Family will receive friends at Cox Funeral Home in Oak Grove.
To leave condolences to the family www.coxfuneral.com
THOMAS RICHARD "RICKY" HYLAND, II
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Thomas Richard "Ricky" Hyland, II, 27, of Acworth, GA,
formerly of Mon roe, will be 2:30 PM, Friday, January 21, 2005, at Mulhearn
Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Dr. Pete Bradfield officiating.
Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Ricky died January 17, 2005, in an automobile accident in Acworth, GA.
He was a graduate of Neville High School, Class of 1996 where he was a member
of the Soccer Team for 3 years and was an All District player. He was also a
member of the Golf Team. In 1985, Ricky re ceived a Gold Medal from AAU Karate
Tournament Champion ship as a semifinalist in Columbus, OH. He was an accomplished
swimmer, diver, surfer, and skateboarder. He was a plumber in Acworth, GA.
Survivors include his father, Thomas Richard "Rick" Hyland; mother
Katie Hyland Love; brother, Lomax Anderson IV; sisters, Amanda Hyland Stephenson,
Celeste Lubenow and Wendy Dinwiddy; fiancé, Jaqueline Telbalt of Acworth,
GA; three nieces, Taylor Nicole Hyland, Jordan Stephenson, and Cheyenne Stephenson;
paternal grandmother, Mrs. Thomas J. Hyland; maternal grandmother, Billie Bruneau;
and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be James R. Love, Jr., Justin Yeager, Ron Shemwell, Adam Risner,
Paul Edward Love, and Ronnie Angel.
Honorary pallbearers will be Henry Cole, Max Anderson, Jamie Love, John Mark
Love, and the entire 1995 Neville High School Soccer Team. Visitation will be
from 1:00 PM until 2:30 PM, Friday, January 21, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home,
Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Memorials may be made to Mothers Against Meth Amphet amine, www.mamasite.org,
104 Alabama Avenue, Suite F, Al bertville, AL 35950; Our House, 205 Smith Avenue,
Monroe, LA 71203; or Butterfly Treasures Missions, 3520 Burke Road, Pasadena,
TX 77504.
GEORGE ALLEN JONES
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Graveside services for Mr. George Allen Jones, 64, of Monroe, will be 2:00 PM,
Friday, January 21, 2004, at Riverview Cemetery, with Bro. Chris Brooks officiating.
Burial will be under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road,
Monroe. Mr. Jones, a surveyor, died January 18, 2005. He retired from the Louisiana
State Highway Department after 34 years of service.
Survivors include his children, David Levasseur, Jimmy Jones, Sandra Barkley,
Bobby Jones, Billy Jones, and Lori Truelove; seven grandchildren; sister, Norma
Wilson; and two nieces, Rhonda Wilson and Sharon Arange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Thursday, Janu ary 20, 2005,
at Mulhearn Fu neral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Eugene H. Aswell Jr., 52
BASTROP — Eugene Henry Aswell Jr., a teacher, died Monday. The funeral
is 10 a.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Visitation is today
and Friday until 8 p.m. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.
Edie Belle Bradley, 70
COLUMBIA — Edie Belle Bradley, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral
is 10 a.m. today at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. Visitation is 9 a.m. today
until service time at the church. Burial is at Mount Pleasant Cemetery under
the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Hightower Carpenter, 86
VIDALIA — Hightower Carpenter died Wednesday. Arrangements were incomplete
under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia.
Ferrell Crowell, 77
Ferrell Crowell of West Monroe, assistant paper mill superintendent, died Sunday.
The funeral is 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church-Feazel Chapel, West Monroe.
Visitation is 1 p.m. today until service time at the church. Burial is at Chatham
Cemetery, Chatham, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Lula Crum, 74
FORT NECESSITY — Lula Crum, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements
were incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Cynthia Diane Grey, 35
TYLER, Texas — Cynthia Diane Grey, a pharmacist, died Tuesday. The funeral
is 2 p.m. Friday at Goodwill Church of God, Goodwill. Visitation is at Cox Funeral
Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at McGaha Memorial Cemetery, Red Wing.
Carl K. Harwell Sr., 76
MANGHAM — Carl K. Harwell Sr., a retired permit specialist with Louisiana
Department of Transportation and Development, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2
p.m. today at Lone Cherry Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation is 10 a.m. today
until service time at the church. Burial is at Gwin Cemetery, Mangham, under
the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.
Willie Mae January, 74
WINNSBORO — Willie Mae January, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral
is 1 p.m. Saturday at Locust Hill Baptist Church, Extension. Visitation is 6-7:30
p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Locust
Hill Cemetery, Extension.
Kenneth Lyle Little, 87
Kenneth Lyle Little of Monroe, retired Louisiana Machinery employee, died Wednesday.
The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road,
Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Mulhearn
Memorial Park.
Emma Norris Marx, 75
GARLAND, Texas — Emma Norris Marx, formerly of Monroe, a homemaker, died
Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Visitation is noon Friday until service time. Burial is at Riverview Cemetery,
Monroe.
Martha Odessa Morace, 80
FERRIDAY — Martha Odessa Morace died Wednesday. Arrangements were incomplete
under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Lillie V. Ponsell, 81
DELHI — Lillie V. Ponsell, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10
a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m.
today at the funeral home. Burial is at Monroe Memorial Park.
James C. Roberts Jr., 77
James C. Roberts Jr. of West Monroe, a purchasing agent, died Wednesday. Memorial
service is 2 p.m. Friday at Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home chapel, Hattiesburg,
Miss.
Artrillea White, 83
Artrillea White of Monroe, employed by the Monroe City Schools, died Monday.
The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Triumph Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation
is 3-7 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood
Memorial Gardens.
Harold G. Whitton Jr., 48
VIDALIA — Harold Glenn Whitton Jr., a self-employed welder, died Tuesday.
The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.
Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today until service time. Burial is at Twin Cities Memorial
Gardens, West Monroe.
Robert Earl Wilson, 85
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Robert Earl Wilson, manager with an oil company, died
Tuesday. Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral
Home, West Monroe.
Robert Woods, 57
DOWNSVILLE — Robert Woods, a tour bus driver, died Monday. The funeral
is 1 p.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation
is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial is at Pleasant Grove Church Cemetery,
Downsville.
PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Carloss Jr., The Rev. Samuel: 11 a.m. Saturday, Holly Grove Baptist Church,
Wisner.
Crockham, Bennie: 1 p.m. today, Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Richwood.
Henderson, Lucille Deloris: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Agatha Catholic Church, Los
Angeles.
Hyland II, Thomas Richard "Ricky": 2:30 p.m. Friday, Mulhearn Funeral
Home chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Norris, Jesse Lee: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Paschal's Catholic Church, West Monroe.
Norris, Theda: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Paschal's Catholic Church, West Monroe.
Potts, DeMicheal DeMorris: 11 a.m. today, Richwood Memorial Gardens.
January 21, 2005 Obituaries from The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
SISTER LINDA CONSTANTIN O.S.F.
Rabenhorst Funeral Home - Baton Rouge, LA.
Sister Linda Constantin O.S.F. was an example to all about how to live life
abundantly.
Her passion, energy and joy fulness of spirit touched all she knew whether through
prayer, service, or friendship.
Her character was both forth right and fun leaving an indeli ble mark on the
lives of many.
To the countless people she met through her work as a nurse, her love of fishing
and her zeal for new experiences, Sister Linda's dedication, tena city and uncompromising
standards for excellence were well known and the hallmarks of her mission.
She believed deeply in justice for all and service as a privilege, encouraging
others to share her passion through good works and kindness, even in the final
days of her life. While deeply appreciative of the many prayers and words of
encouragement during her ill ness, Sr. Linda's constant re quest was a good
deed done for another and lifted up to God in her name.
Her life was remarkable and her legacy vast. May we all con tinue to honor her
through our generosity of spirit and selfless ness for another in need. Sister
Linda Constantin, O.S.F., passed away at home, Jacoba House, Tuesday, Janu ary
18, 2005 following a coura geous battle with cancer. A native of Rayne, Louisiana,
Sister Linda was born Novem ber 3, 1947. She entered reli gious life as a Sister
joining the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady in 1967 and was pro fessed in
1970.
She graduated from the nurs ing program at Northeast Loui siana University in
Monroe and became a RN. She also com pleted a Master's of Arts De gree in Theology
from St. Bona venture University in New York.
Her personal ministry and vo cation were synonymous as she served friend and
stranger alike through her work with the Fran ciscan Missionaries of Our Lady
Health System. For 30 years, as a nurse and administrator she tirelessly served
patients, families, physi cians and staff at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical
Cen ter in Baton Rouge and St. Francis Medical Center in Mon roe. Since 1995,
Sister Linda has served as Vice President of Mission Integration at Our Lady
of the Lake. In addition, Sister Linda offered her leadership to the Franciscan
Missionaries of Our Lady serving as a member of the Provincial Council since
2002. She was named a 2003 YWCA Woman of Achievement. But her most meaningful
contribu tions can be seen through the many individuals and organiza tions she
touched throughout her life. She left an indelible mark on the lives of many
peo ple, one person at a time. Sr. Linda's civic activities and contributions
are too numerous to list but included Volunteers in Public Schools, Capital
Human Services District, Junior and Special Olympics, United Way, Baton Rouge
Area Food Bank, St. Vincent de Paul, YWCA, Committee of Friends to assist HIV
patients and Children's Mir acle Network.
True to her Franciscan beliefs, Sr. Linda knew no other way to help out than
by being handson. She approached all that she took on with her trade mark energy
and resourceful ness. With this approach, she set up numerous programs to care
for those most in need working dili gently for the poor, the ill, the young,
the aged, for the disa bled and for the hungry. She was an outspoken advocate
for women, for the Catholic faith and for healthcare.
She is the daughter of Marguerite and the late Dewey Constantin of Rayne and
grand daughter of Martin and Renola Heinen (deceased) of Robert's Cove and Maurice
and Etta Constantin (deceased) of Ray ne.
She is survived by her siblings Margaret Constantin Richard and her husband,
Russell, of Lafayette; Lloyd Constantin and Lisa Aucoin, of Rayne; Bernadette
Constantin Miller and her husband, Mark, of Ray ne and the late Sheila Chitwood.
Sr. Linda is also sur vived by eight nieces and neph ews, Kent Richard, Jason
Richard, Penny Credeur, John Chitwood, Alexis Constantin, Amber Miller, Courtney
Miller and D.J. Miller and seven great nieces and great nephews, Keavin Richard,
Kurstie Richard, Victoria Richard, Harlan Nugent, Havan Nugent, Winston Broussard
and Kaitlyn Chitwood. She is also survived by her religious community and other
close friends.
At the request of Sr. Linda, do nations should be sent to the Our Lady of the
Lake Founda tion and designated to the Children's Miracle Network, CMN Bass
Tournament, OLOL Cancer Center or St. Anthony's Home.
Donations may also be made to Myriam's House, Hospice Foundation of Baton Rouge,
FMOL Haiti Mission, St. Vincent DePaul, Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, Crisis
Intervention Center and Brighton Academy.
Visitation will be at St. Jude the Apostle Church at 9150 Highland Road in Baton
Rouge on Thursday from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM with an evening prayer service at
7:00 PM.
Visitation will be at 8:30 AM Friday and a Mass in Celebra tion of Life will
be at 10:30 AM at St. Jude's Church. Intern ment will follow at Roselawn Cemetary.
MRS. LULA MAE CRUM
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA.
Services for Mrs. Lula Mae Crum, age 74, of Fort Necessity, LA, will be at 2:00
PM, Friday, January 21, 2005 in the Apos tolic Faith Chapel in Gilbert, LA,
with Rev. Virgil Harris and Rev. Michael Couch officiating. Buri al will follow
in Oak Grove Cem etery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Mrs. Crum was a member of Apostolic Faith Chapel in Gil bert, LA. She was preceded
in death by her husband; Earl C. Crum and infant daughter, Patricia.
She was a homemaker and died on January 19, 2005 at the Franklin Medical Center
in Winnsboro after an extended ill ness.
Survivors include her two chil dren: Larry and Helen Crum of Winnsboro, LA,
Shelia and Billy Parks of Winnsboro, LA; two grandchildren: Shonnye Leach and
Angel Valdez; one great grandchild: Mary Elizabeth Baldwin; two brothers: Leon
Shumate of Atlanta, GA, Walter Shumate of Cummins, GA; sis terinlaw: Barbara
Crum.
Pallbearers are Virgil Ashley, Elbert Wallace, Nolan Stinson, Stacy Thomas,
Jr., Lafayette Ainsworth, and Billy James.
Visitation will be at Apostolic Faith Chapel in Gilbert, LA.
ANN FERGUSON COOPER
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA.
Services for Ann Ferguson Cooper, age 80, of Calhoun will be held at 1:00 PM
Saturday, January 22, 2005 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia
with Paul Stephens officiating. Interment will follow in the Welcome Home Cemetery
in Grayson under the direction of Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA.
Mrs. Cooper was born in Holum in Caldwell Parish on February 11, 1924 to the
union of Green Berry and Georgia Gardner Ferguson and died Thursday, January
20, 2005 at the St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe.
She was a former resident of Zachary and was a retired payroll clerk with Georgia
Pacific. She also worked at the Plains Presbyterian Church in Zachary.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Billy Joe Cooper; her
sons: Wendell Glynn Cooper and Ray Neal Cooper; and her grandson: Justin Blaine
Cooper; her brother: George Ferguson; and her sisters: Ludie Ferguson and Ona
Mae Lafferty.
Survivors include sons and daughtersinlaw: Joe Berry and Debbie Cooper of Calhoun,
William and Nancy Cooper of Zachary, her daughter: Julia Cooper Browning of
Baton Rouge; her daughterinlaw: Charlotte Cooper of Hebert, her former soninlaw:
P. Bates Browning of Zachary; her sis ters: Emma Mixon of Lafayette, Bettie
Taylor of Grayson, Mabel Bienvenu of Baton Rouge and Elsie Broussard of San
Marcus, TX; ten grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Lee Browning, Josh Cooper, Jay Arthur, Trez Simmons, Trevor
Foolkes and Freddie Cooper.
Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00
AM until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy. 165, Columbia, LA.
KENNETH LYLE LITTLE
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mr. Kenneth Lyle Little, 87, of Monroe, will be 10:00 AM, Friday,
January 21, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Mon roe, with
Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Ceme
tery.
Mr. Little, a member of Calvary Baptist Church, died Wednes day, January 19,
2005, at St. Francis Medical Center.
He was a Mason and a mem ber of AM Vets and VFW. Mr. Little was a Master Diesel
Me chanic and retired from Louisi ana Machinery. His wife, Mil dred S. Little;
a granddaughter, Debbie Hargis; and a great granddaughter, Heather Young preceded
him death.
Survivors include his daugh ters, Pamela L. Hudson and Sylvia V. Tomlinson;
son Billy C. Vaughn; sister, Waldora McKee; grandchildren, Kala Bright, Erin
Hudson Mitchell, Ryan Hudson, Billy Vaughn, Jr., Carmen Glennon, and Kathy Young;
and eight great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Andy Brewer, Garry Bright, Melvin Clanton, Chris Fulton,
John Terry, and Curtis Young.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or Louisiana Baptist Children's
Home.
MRS. EMMA NORRIS MARX
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Norris Marx will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, January
21, 2005, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe. Interment will follow at Riverview
Cemetery, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral HomeMonroe.
Mrs. Marx was born February 27, 1929 in Choudrant, LA. She went to be with God
January 17, 2005 in Garland, TX.
Mrs. Marx was a homemaker, very artistic, and a good seam stress. She was preceded
in death by her parents, William and Josephine Norris Sr., an in fant son Paul
Marx, and a brother Thomas Jack Norris.
Survivors include her two chil dren; David Marx of Garland, TX.; Diana Mears
and husband James of Puyallup, WA.; grand daughter Kirsten Blaney; two great
grandchildren; Brother Dr. William W. Norris Jr. and wife Frances; sisterinlaw
Barbara Norris.Visitation will be held 12:00 noon until service time.
BILL G. NOLAN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Famerville, LA.
Services for Bill G. Nolan, age 71, of Farmerville, LA, will be held at 10:00
AM Saturday, Jan uary 22, 2005 at the
Antioch Baptist Church in Farmerville, LA, with Brother Paul Carter of ficiating.
Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery in Farmerville under the direction of Kilpatrick
Funeral Home of Farmerville.
Mr. Nolan passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2005 in West Monroe.
Mr. Nolan was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church and was a very avid fisherman.
Survivors include his wife Mildred Nolan of Farmerville, LA; daughter: Kim Townsend
of Rayville, LA; son: Brian Nolan of North Little Rock, AR; stepdaughter: Freda
Crook of Rison, AR; stepson: Randy Burton of Oak Grove, LA; grandchildren: Lyndsey
Griggs of North Little Rock, AR, Josh Griggs of West Monroe, LA, Jacquelin Nolan
of North Little Rock, AR, Nicholas Nolan of North Little Rock, AR, Randy Crook
of Rison, AR, Amanda Burton of Oak Grove, LA, Ashley Burton of Oak Grove, LA,
Jarrod Townsend and Jenni Townsend both of Rayville, LA; sisters: Lona Russell
of Monroe, LA, Foye Smith and husband James of Farmerville, LA, Joye Nolan of
West Monroe, LA.
Pallbearers will be Ed Aulds, Sam Mashaw, Bo Sconyers, Jay Albritton, L. W.
Nolan, Earl Shirley.
Honorary pallbearers will be The Men of John Taylor Sunday School Class.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral
Home in Farmerville, LA.
MRS. MILDRED MURRAY SEHON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA.
Services for Mrs. Mildred Murray Sehon, age 87, of Mari on, LA, will be held
at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 22, 2005, at Kilpatrick's Funeral Home in Farmerville,
LA, with Rev. Bubba Hoggatt officiating. Inter ment will be in Beech Grove Cemetery,
Spearsville, LA, un der the direction of Kilpatrick's.
Mrs. Sehon was October 16, 1917, near Spearsville, LA, and went home to the
Lord on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 in Farmerville, LA, where she was a resident
of Timberlake Nurse Care Center.
The family wishes to express their genuine thanks and appre ciation for the
special attention and care given while she was a resident in Timberlake. They
also wish to express their love and appreciation to the many residents who befriended
and supported their mother and grandmother while residing in the nursing home
during the last years of her life.
Mr. Sehon was an active member of Faith Protestant Methodist Church, Marion,
LA, until entering the nursing home.
Mr. Sehon is survived by two sons, Perry Murray and his wife Shirley of Marion,
LA, Mack Murray and his wife Linda of Marion, LA; daughter: Dianne Gulley and
her husband Robert of Marion, LA; brothers: Gene Taylor and wife Mary of Junc
tion City, AR, Charles Taylor and wife Irma of Strong, AR; and sister: Bobbie
Cloud of El Dorado, AR; a "special neph ew", Benny Taylor, Strong,
AR; twelve grandchildren; four teen great grandchildren; and numerous nieces
and nephews.
She was preceded in death by husband, Melvis Murray; daughter, Lou Etta Murray;
son, Ricky Layne Murray; and son Paul H. Murray, and second husband, C. W. Sehon.
Pallbearers will be grandsons and greatgrandsons.
Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpat rick's Funeral
Home in Farmer ville, LA.
HAROLD GLENN WHITTON JR.
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Harold Glenn Whitton Jr. ,48 ,of Vidalia, LA. will be 10:00
AM, Friday, January 21, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Interment
will be at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe, LA; Officiating will be
under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Whitton was born Decem ber 21, 1956 and passed away on Tuesday, January
18, 2005.
Mr. Whitton was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Glenn "Pete"
Whitton, Sr. and Lucille Mae Grace Whitton Whiteside.
Survivors are his children: sons: Terry Glenn Whitton and wife Candice of Baton
Rouge, LA; Jamie D. Cooper wife Teresa of Ashburn, GA; daugh ter: Angela Jean
"Angie" Whitton of Monroe, LA; grand children: Devin, Dalton, Tristan
and Jarod; Sisters: Karen Rodgers and Glenda Woodruff of Haughton, LA.
Pallbearers will be Justin Foster, Steve Whitton, Rocky Smith, Buddy Farrar,
Johnny Ray Mecom, Billy Joe Mecom and Poncho Hernandez. Honorary pallbearers
will be Jerry Foster, Danny Martin, Jason Beauvais and Sparky Evans.
Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home,
West Monroe.
ROBERT E. WILSON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Robert E. Wilson, 85, of Little Rock, Ar kansas will be
10:00 AM, Satur day, January 22, 2005 at Kilpat rick Funeral Home, West Mon
roe, LA. Interment will be at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe, LA.
Officiating will be Bro. Don Glover under the direction of Kilpatrick Fu neral
Home West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Wilson was born in Scitu ate, Massachusetts on January 8, 1920 to Frank
L. and Mary E. Wilson and passed away in Lit tle Rock, Arkansas on Tuesday,
January 18, 2005.
Mr. Wilson retired from Union Oil in Beaumont, Texas after 26 years of service.
He was a vet eran of World War II, having served as a Navy diver. Mr. Wilson
received the Bronze Star for meritorious service. He was a Master Ma son with
dual membership in Nederland Lodge 1368 and Dee A. Strickland Lodge #465. Mr.
Wilson was a member of the Forsythe Avenue Church of Christ in Monroe, LA. He
was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 50 years, Sidney Wilson.
Mr. Wilson is survived by his daughter, Betty Bryant and her husband, Bob of
Little Rock, AR; son: Bob Wilson of Neder land, TX; three grandchildren: Lyndsey
Bryant of Fayetteville, AR; Robert Wilson and Blair Wilson, Nederland, TX.
Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpat rick Funeral
Home, West Monroe, LA.
Melvin Alexander, 66
FERRIDAY — Melvin Alexander, a logger, died Jan. 12. The funeral is 11
a.m. Saturday at St. James Baptist Church, Frogmore. Visitation is 5-8 p.m.
today at Concordia Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial is at the church cemetery.
Eugene H. Aswell Jr., 52
BASTROP — Eugene Henry Aswell Jr., a teacher, died Monday. The funeral
is 10 a.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Visitation is today
until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.
Ethel G. Baker, 98
NEWELLTON — Ethel G. Baker died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete
under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Cam S. Barrett Jr., 87
LAPLACE — Cam S. Barrett Jr. died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday
at First United Methodist Church, LaPlace. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today and
9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial is at Roselawn Memorial
Park Cemetery, Baton Rouge, under the direction of Millet-Guidry Funeral Home,
LaPlace.
Hightower Carpenter, 86
VIDALIA — Hightower Carpenter, retired electrician from International
Paper Co., died Wednesday. Graveside service is 10 a.m. today at Greenlawn Memorial
Cemetery, under the direction Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia.
Curtis Wayne Cathey, 37
Curtis Wayne Cathey of West Monroe, a security guard, died Tuesday. The funeral
is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is
9 a.m. today until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Cypress Baptist
Church Cemetery, West Monroe.
Lula Mae Crum, 74
FORT NECESSITY — Lula Mae Crum, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral
is 2 p.m. today at Apostolic Faith Chapel, Gilbert. Visitation is today at the
church until service time. Burial is at Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction
of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Missie Brown Davis, 77
ST. JOSEPH — Missie Brown Davis died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday
at New China Grove Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today
at Concordia Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial is at the church cemetery.
Amelia Kelly Durant, 85
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Amelia Kelly Durant, a homemaker, died Jan. 14. The
funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Evergreen Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation
is 1-5 p.m. today at Harris Funeral Home chapel, Lake Providence. Burial is
at Evergreen Cemetery.
Leo Ford, 53
ATLANTA, Ga. — Leo Ford, formerly of Strong, Ark., a janitor, died Thursday.
Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Thomas 'Ricky' Hyland, 27
ACWORTH, Ga. — Thomas Richard "Ricky" Hyland, formerly of Monroe,
a plumber, died Monday. The funeral is 2:30 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home
chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until service time.
Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mae Evelyn Irby, 50
DELHI — Mae Evelyn Irby, a bookkeeper, died Thursday. The funeral is 2
p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today
at the funeral home. Burial is at Delhi Masonic Cemetery.
Mamie Lee Jackson, 67
JONESBORO — Mamie Lee Jackson, a restaurant manager, died Tuesday. The
funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Seigle Community Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens
under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
George Allen Jones, 64
George Allen Jones of Monroe, a surveyor, died Tuesday. Graveside service is
2 p.m. today at Riverview Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of
Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Eddie 'Cisco' Lawrence, 60
FERRIDAY — Eddie "Cisco" Lawrence died Thursday. Arrangements
are incomplete under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Henry Lowry, 84
MANGHAM — Henry Lowry, a farmer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete
under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Willie M. McDonald, 76
TALLULAH — Willie M. McDonald died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete
under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Rodney Dale McGarr, 30
TULSA, Okla. — Rodney Dale McGarr, formerly of Rayville, a laborer, died
Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral
Home, Rayville.
Leon Miller, 86
Leon Miller of Monroe, a carpenter and mechanic, died Jan. 11. The funeral is
11 a.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 7-9 p.m.
today at the funeral home. Burial is at Job Hill Cemetery, Rhymes.
Martha Odessa Morace, 79
FERRIDAY — Martha Odessa Morace, a driver's license examiner for the state
of Louisiana, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Eva Church of God,
Eva. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Comer Funeral Home,
Ferriday.
Theda Norris, 84
Theda Norris of West Monroe died Monday. Memorial service is 10 a.m. Saturday
at St. Paschal's Catholic Church, West Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction
of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Lillie V. Ponsell, 81
DELHI — Lillie V. Ponsell, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10
a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Monroe Memorial
Park.
Ethel Mae Ross, 79
NEW ORLEANS — Ethel Mae Ross, formerly of Waterproof, a homemaker, died
Jan. 13. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Cypress Grove Baptist Church, Waterproof.
Burial is at Myrtle Grove Cemetery, Waterproof, under the direction of Concordia
Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Willis L. Shaw, 80
TALLULAH — Willis L. Shaw died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete
under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Allie Fowler Smith, 92
RUSTON — Allie Fowler Smith, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside service
is 10 a.m. Saturday at Hodge Cemetery, Hodge. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at
Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston.
Juanita Stovall, 75
HEBERT — Juanita Stovall, a retired teacher, died Wednesday. Arrangements
are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road,
Monroe.
Barbara Elaine Tate, 55
OAK GROVE — Barbara Elaine Tate, a former police officer, died Tuesday.
The funeral is 1 p.m. today at New Hope Baptist Church-Monticello, Lake Providence.
Burial is at New Hope Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Cox
Funeral Home, Delhi.
Robert Turner, 87
MANGHAM — Robert Turner, a farmer, died Jan. 13. The funeral is 11 a.m.
Saturday at Green Grove Baptist Church, Mangham. Burial is at the church cemetery
under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Valiena Washington, infant
COLLINSTON — Valiena Washington, the infant daughter of Erin Ishop and
Frankie Washington, died Jan. 14. Graveside service is 2 p.m. Saturday at Trousdale
Hill Cemetery, Bastrop. Arrangements are under the direction of Tennant Funeral
Home, Rayville.
Willie J. Watkins Jr., 49
FERRIDAY — Willie James "June" Watkins Jr., a grocery store
manager, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at St. James Baptist Church,
Frogmore. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Concordia Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday.
Burial is at the church cemetery.
Harold G. Whitton Jr., 48
VIDALIA — Harold Glenn Whitton Jr., a self-employed welder, died Tuesday.
The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.
Burial is at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens.
Octavia Wilson, 97
RAYVILLE — Octavia Wilson, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are
incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Robert Woods, 57
DOWNSVILLE — Robert Woods, a tour driver, died Monday. The funeral is
1 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Downsville. Burial is at the
church cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel,
Monroe.
PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Carloss Jr., The Rev. Samuel: 11 a.m. Saturday, Holly Grove Baptist Church,
Wisner.
Grey, Cynthia Diane: 2 p.m. today, Goodwill Church of God, Goodwill.
Henderson, Lucille Deloris: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Agatha Catholic Church, Los
Angeles.
January, Willie Mae: 1 p.m. Saturday, Locust Hill Baptist Church, Extension.
Little, Kenneth Lyle: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington
Road, Monroe.
Marx, Emma Norris: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Norris, Jesse Lee: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Paschal's Catholic Church, West Monroe.
Roberts Jr., James C.: 2 p.m. today, Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home chapel, Hattiesburg,
Miss.
White, Artrillea: 11 a.m. Saturday, Triumph Baptist Church, Monroe.
January 22, 2005 Obituaries from The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
MRS. CAROL JEAN SATERFIEL ARRANT
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Carol Jean Saterfiel Arrant, 67, will be 2:00 PM,
Saturday, January 22, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Interment
will be at Mt. Vernon Bap tist Church Cemetery, West Monroe, LA. Officiating
will be Rev. Woody Rimes under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West
Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Arrant was born on November 8, 1937 in Dearborn, Michigan and passed away
after a lengthy illness in West Monroe, LA on Thursday Janu ary 20, 2005.
Mrs. Arrant was retired as a private duty nurse.
Mrs. Arrant was preceded in death by her father, Mr. Herman Buford Saterfiel,
her brother James Herman Saterfiel and infant twins.
Mrs. Arrant is survived by her husband of 50 1⁄2 years, Raymond D. Arrant,
Jr. of West Monroe, LA, her mother, Faye Elizabeth Saterfiel; son and daughterinlaw:
David and Frances Arrant of Dale City, Vir ginia; Son: Armond Ray Arrant of
Hartselle, Alabama; daughter and soninlaw: Avie and Roger Williams of West Monroe,
LA; daughter: Norma Jean Davis of West Monroe, LA; sisters: Mary E. Kazarain
and husband, John, Sharon Knox, and Paula Knox and husband Earl of West Mon
roe, LA; brother and sister in law: Carl (her twin broth er) and Sharon Saterfiel
of Shel byville, Texas; seven grandchil dren and thirteen greatgrand children.
Pallbearers will be Alvin Poole, Nicholas Austin, Kevin Redl, Brian Redl, Mitchell
Williams, and Roger Williams, Jr.
Honorary pallbearers will be Danny Saterfield, Eric Knox, and Dave Kazarain.
Visitation will be from 12:00 noon until time of service at Kilpatrick Funeral
Home, West Monroe, LA.
MRS. RUBY MAE BROWN CRAWFORD BALL
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Ruby Mae Brown Crawford Ball, 87, of West Monroe,
LA will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, January 23, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn
Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Woodson McGuffie and Rev. Donald Reeves
offici ating. Burial will be in the Dean Cemetery near Marion, LA.
Mrs. Ball was born on Sep tember 9, 1917 in Natchitoches, LA and died on January
20, 2005 at her residence in West Monroe, LA.
She graduated from Natchitoches High School at the age of fifteen. After gradua
tion she attended Northwestern State University known as Nor mal College, where
she re ceived her Bachelors in Educa tion. At the age of eighteen, she began
her teaching career.
Mrs. Ball had her Masters and Specialist degree in Education and worked on her
Doctorate at Southern Mississippi University in Hattiesburg, MS.
She taught Elementary and Secondary Education for many years. Mrs. Ball was
a Professor at Northeast Louisiana Universi ty (ULM) from 1952 until 1978, where
she retired with twen tyfive years of service.
She was a member of the TwentyFive year club. While at Northeast, she was the
first Dorm Mother at Harrison Hall. She was the sponsor of Phi Mu Fraternity
for many years and was active in many other organ izations and committees.
For many years Ruby was a faithful member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
She became a member in 1985 and served in many different Capacities, such as
President of Ouachita Rangers Chapter UDC; President of District I UDC and Louisiana
Division President (19901992).
Ruby traveled to the General meetings in Richmond, VA. nu merous times where
she assist ed with registration papers dur ing her visits. Ruby was very active
in committee work in the Daughters of the American Rev olution. Her special
interest was American Heritage.
She was also a member of the Daughters of the American Col onists Chapter located
in Cov ington, LA. Ruby was also a former member of the Monroe Garden Club,
and attended First Baptist Church in Monroe for many years.
Survivors include her daugh ter, Linda Crawford Pardue and her husband Rodney;
grandchil dren, Mariana Christina Gross (Tina), John Walter William Gross (Coby)
and fiance' Brenda and Stacy Nicole Gross; stepgrandchildren, Randall Pardue,
Rodney Pardue and wife Anna and Rhonda Vogt; great grandchildren, Macy, Samuel,
Tristyn and Tyler.
Pallbearers will be JC Ainsworth, Bob Pardue, Nickey Haye, Dean Olden, Harry
Neese and Aubrey Gates.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Saturday, January 22, 2005 at
Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.
The Family would like to give a special thank you to the caregivers at Rosemont
Assist ed Living, who Mrs. Ball consid ered part of her family. In teaching,
Mrs. Ball touched many lives over the years, and those lives will forever be
en hanced.
ANDREW GLENN "BUDDY" POINDEXTER
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Memorial Services for Buddy Poindexter will be held at 3:30 PM Sunday January
23, 2005 at the Bethel Assembly of God in Monroe, LA with Pastor Frank Sellers
officiating.
Buddy, a Vietnam Veteran, was born on January 11, 1952. He bravely lost a two
year battle with brain cancer on January 6, 2005. All through his battle, he
inspired others with his faith, humor, and smiles. He never met a stranger.
All who knew him loved him and will remem ber him forever.
Buddy had a great love for his children and grandchildren. He also loved his
five puppy dogs, Sasha, Sugar Bear, Benji, Stevie, and Stormie.
In hopes that his illness could help others, he donated his body to science
for medical re search.
He is preceded in death by his sister, Cynthia Lynn Poindexter; grandparents,
Andrew and Margaret Forbito and a aunt, Theresa Forbito Guice.
He is survived by his wife, Helen "Loggie" Poindexter; mother, Marie
Forbito; father and stepmother, Bill and Ann Poindexter; daughters, Shannon
Landry and husband Mark, Dana Spillers and husband Kris, Dara Poindexter, Drue
Poindexter and son, Dex Poindexter; grandchildren, Jessica, Josef, Makenna,
Kaylee, Kelsey, Alexis, Alyssa, Angel and two more that he was looking forward
to loving; broth er, John Poindexter and wife Teresa; stepbrother, Gary Fontenot;
stepsister, Sue Davis; special cousins, Bret Guice and wife Melisa; bonded brothers,
Billy, Marty, Clay, Lee, Kelsey; very special friends, Tina Caples and Bill
and Dorothy Storm.
A special thanks to the doctor s and staff at LSU Medical Center Monroe, Dr.
Nanda and the VA Hospital Shreveport.
Memorials may be made to Humane Society.
JUANITA HOUSLEY STOVALL
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Rd, Monroe, LA.
The services for Mrs. Juanita Housley Stovall, 74, will be 2:00 PM, Sunday,
January 23, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral home, Monroe, LA, with Rev. Bill Gueringer
officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
A retired employee with the State Department of Labor, she pursued her passion
of teach ing by earning a degree in Education from Northeast Loui siana University
in 1996. She had been teaching for the past seven years at Columbia Ele mentary
School, in Columbia, LA.
She was a member of Wel come Home Baptist Church in Hebert, LA for over thirty
years. She was also an active member of the Laubach Literacy Pro gram and loved
sharing and teaching others how to read.
Mrs. Stovall is survived by her three sons, Sam Stovall and wife Lou of Hartland,
WI; Tom Stovall, Jr. and wife Virginia, of Houston, TX; D. Logan Stovall and
wife Sherri of Hebert, LA; one daughter, Karen Stovall Rocklage and husband
Curtis of Mandeville, LA; two brothers, Mr. and Mrs. John Housley of Hebert,
LA; George Louis Housley, of Monroe, LA; two sisters, Teresa Housley, of Hebert,
LA; Theo Mae Hargrove and husband Ralph of Jackson, MS; two sisterinlaws, Ophelia
Housley of Wisner, LA; and Merle Housley of Hebert, LA. She is also survived
by five grandchildren: Summer Joy Garner, Matt Garner, John Michael Stovall,
Kimberley Stovall Schulze, Alexa Ashland McGuffee, and four great grandchildren.
Mrs. Stovall was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas N. Stovall, Sr.; her
brothers, Sollie A. Housley, Murphy Housley, and O.T. Housley; one niece, Cindy
Lynn Housley; and her grandson, Marcus Lee Garner.
Visitation for Mrs. Stovall will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Saturday, January
22, 2005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Rd, Monroe, LA.
MARY ELIZABETH "GRANNY" YATES
Golden Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA.
Funeral services for Mary Elizabeth "Granny" Yates, age 84, of Bastrop,
will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, January 22, 2005 in the Golden Funeral Home
Chapel with the Revs. Tim Post and Al Duncan and J. H. Lockwood officiating.
Interment will follow at the Oak Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM tonight at Golden's.
Granny, along with her hus band, Howard, owned Yates Conoco and Yates and Tubbs
Phillips 66 Wrecker and Ambulance Service for over 30 years and continued to
serve as bookkeeper for many years.
She was an active member of Cherry Ridge Baptist Church for many years, until
illness made it difficult to attend. She passes on a love for missions to her
children.
She loved gardening and working in her yard. She shared her plants, seeds and
flowers with others, earning the "Green Thumb Award" on several occa
sions.
Granny was also known for her love of ceramics. She shared many good times with
her children and grandchildren making ceramics and, for a number of years, shared
her love with residents of area nurs ing homes.
As a wonderful cook, Granny always made food for those in need for and her children
and grandchildren, who have great memories of Christmases filled with the delicious
smells of Granny's cooking.
She is preceding in death by her husband, Howard Yates.
Granny is survived by three daughters, Katherine Yates Tubbs of Bastrop, Dorothy
Yates Driggers of Bastrop and Peggy Yates Bonner of Stark ville, Miss.; her
son, Hilton Yates of Plano, Texas; five grandchildren, Mike Tubbs and wife Cassundra,
Chris Bonner, Steve Tubbs and wife Dee, Cindy Driggers and Tyler Yates; six
great grandchildren, Sarah Tubbs, Zach Tubbs, Murphy Tubbs, Will Bonner, Bryant
Bonner and Derrick Harper; a host of extended friends and family and her faithful
compan ion and pet of five years, Charlie.
Pallbearers will be Mike Tubbs, Chris Bonner, Steve Tubbs, Tyler Yates, Zach
Tubbs, Murphy Tubbs, Jacob Post and Derrick Harper.
Honorary pallbearers will be Cindy Driggers, Sarah Tubbs and Will and Bryant
Bonner.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Cherry Ridge
Baptist Church Lottie Moon Christmas Offering.
"Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also and he praiseth
her." Proverbs 31:28
Carol J.S. Arrant, 67
Carol Jean Saterfiel Arrant of West Monroe, a retired private duty nurse, died
Thursday. The funeral is scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home
in West Monroe. Burial is at Mount Vernon Baptist Church cemetery.
Ethel G. Baker, 98
NEWELLTON — Ethel G. Baker died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete
under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Gloria Ann Beals, 43
DELHI — Gloria Ann Beals, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is
at 11 a.m. Tuesday at McFarland's Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is 1-7 p.m.
Monday at Funerals by McFarland of Monroe. Burial is in Green Grove Cemetery
in Delhi.
Ann Ferguson Cooper, 80
Ann Ferguson Cooper of Calhoun, a retired payroll clerk for Georgia Pacific,
died Thursday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. today in the chapel of Riser Funeral
Home of Columbia. Visitation is from 9 a.m. today until time of service. Burial
is in Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.
Orion L. Cobb Gresham, 89
Orion Gresham of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are
incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Frank Griffin, 99
DETROIT, Mich. — Frank Griffin, formerly of Lake Providence, a retired
funeral director, died Monday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. John Baptist
Church, Lake Providence. Burial is in the church cemetery under the direction
of Brannum Funeral Home of Lake Providence.
Leo Ford, 53
ATLANTA, Ga. — Leo Ford, formerly of Strong, Ark., a janitor, died Thursday.
Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Janice C. Harris, 82
Janice Carradine Harris of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements
are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland.
Mae Evelyn 'Duck' Irby, 50
DELHI — Mae Evelyn "Duck" Irby, a bookkeeper, died Thursday.
The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial is at Delhi
Masonic Cemetery, Delhi.
Travis M. Jefferson, 25
Travis Montrell Jefferson of Monroe, a laborer, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements
are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Cora M. Kyzar, 45
RUSTON — Cora M. Kyzar, formerly of Hammond, died Thursday. The funeral
is at 2 p.m. Sunday at Owens Memorial Chapel of Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m.
today at the funeral home. Burial is at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston.
Eddie 'Cisco' Lawrence, 60
FERRIDAY — Eddie "Cisco" Lawrence died Thursday. Arrangements
are incomplete under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Henry Lowry, 84
MANGHAM — Henry Lowry, a farmer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete
under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Willie M. McDonald, 76
TALLULAH — Willie M. McDonald died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete
under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Rodney Dale McGarr, 30
TULSA, Okla. — Rodney Dale McGarr, formerly of Rayville, a laborer, died
Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral
Home, Rayville.
Eddie L. Riley, 74
GILBERT — Eddie Riley, a retired mill worker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements
are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home
of Winnsboro.
Willis L. Shaw, 80
TALLULAH — Willis L. Shaw died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete
under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Juanita Stovall, 75
HEBERT — Juanita Stovall, a retired schoolteacher, died Wednesday. Arrangements
are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road,
Monroe.
Octavia Wilson, 97
RAYVILLE — Octavia Wilson, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are
incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Robert Earl Wilson, 85
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Robert Earl Wilson, an oil company manager, died Tuesday.
The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial
is in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens.
PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Alexander, Melvin: 11 a.m., today, St. James Baptist Church, Frogmore.
Aswell, Eugene Jr.: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home Chapel, Bastrop.
Barrett Jr., Cam S.: 11 a.m. today, First United Methodist Church, LaPlace.
Carloss Jr., The Rev. Samuel: 11 a.m. today, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner.
Davis, Missie Brown: 2 p.m. today, New China Grove Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Durant, Amelia Kelly: 1 p.m. today, Evergreen Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Henderson, Lucille Deloris: 10 a.m. today, St. Agatha Catholic Church, Los Angeles.
Jackson, Mamie Lee: 1 p.m. today, Seigle Community Baptist Church, West Monroe.
January, Willie Mae: 1 p.m. today, Locust Hill Baptist Church, Extension.
Miller, Leon: 11 a.m. today, Smith Funeral Home in Monroe.
Norris, Jesse Lee: 10 a.m. today, St. Paschal's Catholic Church, West Monroe.
Norris, Theda: 10 a.m. today, St. Paschal's Catholic Church, West Monroe.
Ross, Ethel Mae: 11 a.m. today, Cypress Grove Baptist Church, Waterproof
Smith, Allie Fowler: 10 a.m. today, Hodge Cemetery, Hodge.
Turner, Robert: 11 a.m. today, Green Grove Baptist Church, Mangham.
Washington, Vellena: 2 p.m. today, Trousdale Hill Cemetery, Bastrop.
Watkins, Willie: 2 p.m. today, St. James Baptist Church, Frogmore
White, Artrillea: 11 a.m. today, Triumph Baptist Church, Monroe.
Woods, Robert: 1 p.m. today, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Downsville
January 23, 2005 Obituaries from The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
LUVENIA CATHERINE BIRKNER
Johnson's Funeral Home - San Angelo, Texas
Luvenia Catherine Birkner passed away in the loving embrace of her family on
Friday January 21, 2005 in San Angelo at the home of her mother, Mattie Wigley.
Catherine was born on No vember 25, 1942 in Monroe LA. She grew up there and
graduated from Ouachita Parish High School. She attended The University of Louisiana
at Monroe graduating with a BS degree in Nursing. As a Registered Nurse, she
was employed initially in Louisiana and also served as a U.S. Air Force Reserve
Flight Nurse.
Following her marriage on January 13, 1968 to John H. Birkner at Barksdale Air
Force Base in Bossier City LA, she continued to work in the nursing profession
at many of the locations where John's military career took the family. Catherine
interrupted her working career while she and John were stationed at the U.S.
Air Force Academy in Colorado with the arrival of her daughter, Jennifer Lynn
on August 23, 1973.
Later, Catherine moved with her family to the Washington, D.C. area and then
to Naples, Italy. Following the opportunity to live and travel in Europe for
three years, her family settled in Reston, VA in 1988 where Cath erine resumed
employment as a nurse and John transitioned from military to civilian federal
service. In early 2002, Catherine began experiencing muscle weakness and learned
that she had been afflicted with ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease. As a con sequence,
John and Catherine both elected to retire and move to the Dallas, TX area to
be near their daughter, Jennifer, now Mrs. Matthew Kent, who was expecting her
first child. De spite the increasing debilitation brought about by disease,
Catherine did experience the joy of becoming a grandmother to Alexis Catherine
Kent who was born on Oct 30, 2003.
Catherine is survived by her husband, John of Lewisville TX; daughter, Jennifer
Kent and husband, Matt and grand daughter, Alexis who reside in Highland Village,
TX; sister, Kay Smith and husband, Darrell and mother, Mattie Wigley, who re
side in San Angelo, TX. Also surviving are her nieces, neph ews, cousins and
numerous friends.
Following a burial at Lawn Haven attended by the family there will be a memorial
service on Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church of
San Angelo.
Contributions may be made to The Hospice of San Angelo or the National Muscular
Dystrophy Association ALS Division.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF RONNIE LYNN FLOYD
My only wish is that you always know how deeply I loved you, how much I needed
you, how happy you always made me, and how very grateful I will always be for
the gift of your love in my life.
We will always love you! Niki, Paige, Lindsay, Lucille, Brock, Donna, Jerry,
Shane, Linda, Jason, Dan and Brandon.
MRS. ORION LEE COBB GRESHAM
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, Louisiana
The services for Mrs. Orion Lee Cobb Gresham, age 89, will be at 2:00 PM, Monday,
January 24, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Rd. Monroe,
LA, with Rev. Rick Crandall officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial
Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Gresham was born in Marion, LA, on May 17, 1915 and she passed away on
January 21, 2005 in Monroe. She was a graduate of Marion High School. Mrs. Gresham
was a member of First Baptist Church of Monroe for over fifty years. She devoted
her love and time to her family and to cooking.
Mrs. Gresham was preceded in death by her husband, Audrey Lee Gresham; son,
Carlton C. Gresham; and daughter, Bar bara Gresham Warner.
Mrs. Gresham is survived by her son, Marshall L. Gresham and wife, Debbie of
Monroe, LA; her daughter, Brenda G. Wat son and husband, Shelby of West Monroe,
LA; her brother; Charles R. Cobb and wife, Dor othy of Baton Rouge, LA; six
grandchildren: Donna McDon ald, Carl Gresham, Jerry Gresh am, Todd Watson, Sherry
Harrel, and Traci Self; eight greatgrandchildren; and soninlaw, Joseph Warner
of Monroe, LA.
Pallbearers will be Chris Mc Donald, Corey McDonald, Brent Harrel, Carl Gresham,
Jerry Gresham, and Todd Watson.
Visitation will be Sunday, from 5:00 until 8:00 PM, January 23, 2005 at Mulhearn
Funeral Home, Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the American
Cancer Society.
REV. PATRICIA RUTH JONES
Riser Funeral Home - Olla, Louisiana
Services for Rev. Patricia Ruth Jones, age 59, of Olla, LA will be held at 2:00
PM on Sunday, January 23, 2005 from Camp Olla in Olla, LA with Rev. Wil liam
Isaacs, Rev. Margaret Hill and Rev. John Norwood offici ating. Interment will
follow in the Urania Cemetery in Urania, LA under the direction of Riser Funeral
Home of Olla.
Rev. Jones was born in Jigger, LA on August 30, 1945 to the union of Casey and
Eunice Stephens Jones and died Friday, January 22, 2005 at her residence in
Olla, LA.
She was pastor of the Pleas ant Grove Church of God in Grayson since 1989 and
was owner of Jones Accounting Service in Tullos.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her nephew, Jonathon Scott Spruell
and her niece, Megan Marie Delancy.
Survivors include her sisters: Elizabeth Spruell of Olla, LA, Delilah Bradford
and her hus band, Ben of Olla, LA and Dwanna Miley and her husband, Charlie
of Tullos, LA; her brother, Rev. David Jones and his wife, Dian of Silver Creek,
MS; a host of nieces and nephews and church family.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Wil liams, Jonathon Williams, Lo gan Edwards, Clint
Simmons, Wade Simmons and Ralph Simmons.
Visitation will be at the Pleas ant Grove Church of God, Hwy 126, West, Grayson
until noon and from 1:00 PM until service time at Camp Olla.
JUANITA HOUSLEY STOVALL
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, Louisiana
The services for Mrs. Juanita Housley Stovall, age 74, will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday,
January 23, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe, LA, with Rev. Bill Gueringer
officiating. Inter ment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Columbia Elementary School, 205 Church St., Columbia,
LA 71418, attn. Juanita Stovall Book Fund.
Ruby Mae Ball, 87
Ruby Mae Brown Crawford Ball of West Monroe died Thursday. The funeral is 2
p.m. today at the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will
follow in Dean Cemetery near Marion. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until time of
service at the funeral home.
Mark James Book, 39
JONESVILLE — Mark James Book of Jonesville, a mechanic, died Friday. The
funeral is 2 p.m. today at Good Road Pentecostal Church. Burial will follow
in Huffman's Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.
Estelle P. Crawford, 83
BASTROP — Estelle P. Crawford of Bastrop died Saturday. The funeral is
2 p.m. today at the chapel of Golden Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Christ
Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until time of service at the funeral
home.
Rachel Sharbono Gilly, 76
BASTROP — Rachel Medlin Sharbono Gilly of Mer Rouge, a retired nurse,
died Saturday. The graveside service is 11 a.m. Monday in Greer Cemetery, Rayville,
under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. today at
the funeral home.
Floy Davison Hammett, 88
Floy Davison Hammett of West Monroe died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete
under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Sam Kirby, 77
Sam Kirby of West Monroe died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the
direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Harold A. Lestage, 85
RUSTON — Harold A. Lestage of Ruston died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m.
Monday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn
Memorial Park. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Ferrel 'Bubba' Manes, 52
Ferrel "Bubba" Manes of Oakdale, formerly of Swartz, a retired truck
driver, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn
Funeral Home.
Kenneth V. Mullican, 74
WINNSBORO — Kenneth V. Mullican of Winnsboro, retired from the city of
New Orleans, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the chapel of Mulhearn
Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will follow in Union Church Cemetery. Visitation
is from 9 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.
Andrew Glenn Poindexter, 52
Andrew Glenn "Buddy" Poindexter of West Monroe died Jan. 6. The memorial
service is 3:30 p.m. today at Bethel Assembly of God, Monroe, under the direction
of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Eddie L. Riley, 74
WINNSBORO — Eddie L. Riley of Gilbert, a retired millwright, died Friday.
The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Burial
will follow in Epps Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Donald R. Rison, 80
JONESBORO — Donald R. Rison of Dodson died Saturday. The funeral is 2
p.m. today at the chapel of Southern Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Springhill
Cemetery.
Donald Sharp, 69
FARMERVILLE — Donald Sharp of Farmerville died Friday. The funeral is
10 a.m. today at the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial
will follow in Liberty Hill Taylor Cemetery.
John O. Skains, 89
FARMERVILLE — John O. Skains of Farmerville, a retired logger, died Saturday.
Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
John Lee Stokes, 74
John Lee Stokes of West Monroe died Saturday. The graveside service is 1 p.m.
Monday in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral
Home, West Monroe.
Juanita Stovall, 74
Juanita Stovall of Columbia, a school teacher, died Wednesday. The funeral is
2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road. Burial will follow
in Mulhearn Memorial Park.
Marion Hubert Turnage, 75
FERRIDAY — Marion Hubert Turnage of Vidalia died Saturday. Arrangements
are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.
PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Beals, Gloria Ann: 11 a.m. Tuesday, McFarland's Funeral Home, Delhi.
Griffin, Frank: 2 p.m. today, St. John Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Kyzar, Cora M.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston.
January 24, 2005 Obituaries from The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
Mrs. Floy Davison Hammett
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Services for Mrs. Floy Hammett will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 25,
2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe with Dr. David Uth officiating.
Inter- ment will follow at New Chapel Hill Cemetery in West Monroe. Mrs. Hammett
was born on December 3, 1916 in Atlanta, LA and passed from this life on January
21, 2005, at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her parents, George
Melton Davison and Edna Francis Mitchell Davison; husband, Marshall Hammett;
sister, Gladys Harbour; and brother, Joel Davison.
She is survived by her daughter, Jo Ann and son, Gerald; granddaughters: Kelly
and husband, Scott Howard, Kim and husband, Tim Whitehead, and Jan and husband,
Troy Marino; great-grandchildren: Mallory, Baron, Grant, Morgan, Jenna, and
Ethan; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Hammett will be remembered as a sweet and loving mother and grandmother
with a special love for children and animals. The family wishes to thank Dr.
Donald Hammett and Dr. Jay Weiss, and the staff at Cornerstone Hospital who
took such loving care of her.
Pallbearers will be nephews, Jerry Harbour, Jeremy Ratcliff, Justin Ratcliff,
Buddy West, Richard Fewell, Jr., and Glenn Luttrell.Visitation will be from
5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made
in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Louisiana Baptist
Children’s Home.
John O. Skains
Farrar Funeral Home - Farmerville, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mr. John O. Skains, age 89, of Farmerville, LA will be
Monday, January 24, 2005 at 10:00 AM at Sardis Baptist Church of Farmerville
with Bro. Wendall Sellers officiating. Interment will follow at Sardis Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville,
LA.
Mr. Skains, a retired logger, died Saturday, January 22, 2005. He was a member
of Sardis Baptist Church, a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, and a member of the American
Legion, Post 149 in Farmerville for sixty years.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Arley Skains. Survivors include his
wife, Orare B. Skains of Farmerville, LA; four children: Ruth Albritton, Bennie
Skains and wife, Nan, Taylor Skains and wife, Maxine and Danny Skains and wife,
Debbie, all of Farmerville, LA; a sister, Shelly Prim, also of Farmerville,
LA; eight grandchildren: Marlan and Bob Maddox, Vickie Key and husband, Greg,
Theresa Hutto, John Skains and wife, Karen, Marleen Marchant and husband, Mike,
Cindy Bryan and Wendy Skains; eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Coleson, Ricky Skains, Kim Skains, Stan Bearden, Donnie
Bearden and Jimmy Cole. Honorary Pallbearers are Lester Bearden, Earl Bearden,
Tony Nolan, Albert Stansbury, Jr. and Leonard Hayes.
Mr. Edward D. Van Etten
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, Louisiana
Graveside services for Mr. Edward D. Van Etten, age 74, of Monroe, LA will be
held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, January 25, 2005, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum
Chapel. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Van Etten was born on November 15, 1933 to Mr. David P. and Eunice Van Etten.
He passed away on January 23, 2005 at Christus St. Joseph Nursing Home in Monroe.
Mr. Van Etten was born in Beulah, MS and then later moved to Edwards, MS where
he attended Edwards High School and served as president of his senior class
and was Valedictorian. Mr. Van Etten was also a U. S. Army Veteran who served
during the Korean Conflict. He retired after thirty-two years of service with
the Illinois Central Railroad.
Survivors include his wife, Billie J. Van Etten; daughter, Brenda J. Smith-Allen
and her husband, Jacky all of Monroe, LA; grandson, Shawn Smith and his wife,
Amanda of Ruston, LA; brother, Henry S. Van Etten of Bryan, MS; and three sisters.
Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until service time.
Alberta F. Berry, 69
Alberta F. Berry of Winnsboro, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will
be held at 2 p.m. today at Chase Pentecostal Church. Burial will follow at Coax
Cemetery near Winnsboro under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral
Home, Winnsboro. Visitation will be held today until time of service at the
funeral home.
Thelma N. Bryan Everett, 89
Thelma N. Bryan Everett of Lake Charles died Saturday. The funeral will be held
at 6 p.m. today in Lake Charles. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday
at Mulhearn Memorial Park in Monroe under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home,
Lake Charles.
Clifton Leroy Craft, 55
Clifton Leroy Craft of West Monroe died Saturday. Visitation will be held from
5 to 8 p.m. at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Private family services will
be held today.
Orion Gresham, 89
Orion Lee Cobb Gresham of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at
2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will follow at Mulhearn
Memorial Park under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.
Sam Kirby, 77
Sam Kirby of West Monroe died Saturday. Visitation will be held from 5 to 9
p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Gloria Gilliam, 70
Gloria Gilliam of Monroe, a retired nurse, died Thursday. The funeral will be
held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Hester Central State Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe.
Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Garden.
James 'Humpy' LaBorde, 82
James "Humpy" LaBorde of Swampers died Sunday. The funeral will be
held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Fish Bayou Baptist Church. Burial will be at Harris
Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until time of service
at the church.
Harold A. Lestage, 85
Harold A. Lestage of Ruston, retired from the U.S. Air Force, died Saturday.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home
in Ruston. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will
be held from 1 to 2 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Marion Hubert Turnage, 75
Marion Hubert Turnage of Vidalia, retired from Missouri-Pacific Railroad, died
Friday. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Young's Funeral Home,
Vidalia. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held
from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Natasha Kinard Graves, 28
Natasha Dee Kinard Graves of Bastrop, a homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside
services will be held at 3 p.m. today at Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction
of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
today at the funeral home.
PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Manes, Ferrell "Bubba": 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home,
Monroe.
Skains, John O.: 10 a.m. today at Sardis Baptist Church, Farrar Funeral Home,
Farmerville.
January 25, 2005 Obituaries from The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
MR. JIMMY D. BERRY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. Jimmy D. Berry, 72, of West Monroe, LA, will be held
at 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in West
Monroe, LA. with Rev. Everett Geis, Rev. Otis (Shorty) Leggett, and Rev. Woody
Rimes officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Vernon Cemetery under the direction
of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, La. Mr. Berry died January 23, 2005
at his residence.
Mr. Berry was a member of the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. He retired from Louisiana
Pow er and Light as Control Opera tor. He was a wonderful hus band, father and
grandfather.
Survivors: his wife, Mrs. Virginia Russell Berry, Daughter and Soninlaw, Tracey
and Gary Peters, Son, Tobyn Berry, Grandchildren, Brad Peters, Kayln Peters
and Cody Allen; Sisters, Mrs. Lucille Anderson, Mrs. Dorothy Lambert, and Mrs.
Ernie Cline; brotherinlaw, Gerry Russell, numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Scott Russell, James Anderson, Roger Berry, Gerald Hendrix,
Randy Lambert, Duane Russell
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home
in West Monroe, LA.
FLORENE JEANETTE BUSH
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Florene Jeanette Bush, 80, will be held at 10:00 AM
Wednes day, January 26, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe,
LA, with Billy Wade officiating. Mrs. Bush will be laid to rest immedi ately
following the service at the Walnut Grove Cemetery by her beloved husband J.T.
Mrs. Bush was born April 1, 1924 died peacefully in her home on January 22,
2005.
The daughter of Emma Mae Upton and Thomas Jefferson Mathis, Florene married
the late John Thomas Bush (J. T.) on July 12, 1945. Florene and J. T. were married
for 50 years.
Florene was born in West Monroe, Louisiana and lived in Texas, Oklahoma and
Missouri during her marriage.
Florene lived her entire mar ried life as a homemaker and did an excellent job
of raising five children. She was a faithful wife, a wonderful neighbor, and
a loyal mother and friend.
She enjoyed bowling and visit ing her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Her husband, J. T., passed away in February of 1996.
She had extreme pride in her family and was the mother of Jeanette Louise Havel
of Oscoda, Michigan, John Thomas Bush, Jr. of Spokane, Washington, Laurie Susan
Rowley of Cleveland, Georgia, James Albert Bush of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Janie
Irene Petti of Des Peres, Missouri. She also was the proud grand mother of fourteen
and great grandmother of nine.
The entire Bush family is for ever grateful for the kind atten tive care our
mother received from Saint Francis Hospice.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday January 25, 2005 at Mulhearn
Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.
Those wishing to honor Florene Bush are encouraged to contribute to Saint Francis
Hos pice, 6600 South Yale Ave. Tul sa, OK. 74136 or AMVETS 6921 E. Admiral Place
Tulsa, OK. 74115.
MR. JOSEPH RICHARD “JOE” DANNA
Mulhearn Funeral Home - ST. John Street, Monroe, LA.
The services for Mr. Joseph Richard “Joe” Danna, of Monroe, are
going to be at 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 27, 2005, at St. Matthews Catholic
Church with Rev. Joseph Puthuppally officiating. Interment will follow at St.
Matthews Mausoleum on Washington St., under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral
Home, ST. John St., Monroe, LA.
Mr. Danna was born on January 11, 1913 in the city of Monroe, LA to Sam B. and
Mary Formosa Danna and he passed away on January 24, 2005 at St. Francis Medical
Center after a lengthy illness at the age of 92. Mr. Danna lived in Homestead,
PA for four years after the family moved from Monroe and from there lived a
year in Italy. The father moved them to Indianapolis, for ten years, at which
time he married and moved back to Monroe and went into business with his father
who opened a restaurant and bar on Desiard St.
Mr. Danna was a self-educated man, so he and his wife, Lena of seventy years,
were determined that all of their children would receive a college education.
Four of them are now registered pharmacists, and the oldest has a doctorate
from the University of Missouri in communications, he now teaches at Loyola
University in Chicago, IL.
Mr. Danna was a veteran of World War II, serving in the tank corps in the Philippines.
He was a member of St. Matthews Catholic church, and he was the owner of Louisville
Tavern in Monroe for 53 years until his illness brought him to close in 2003.
Mr. Danna was preceded in death by his wife, Lena M. Danna, a sister Roaslie
and his parents Sam B. and Mary Danna. He is survived by his sons, Dr. Sammy
Richard Danna of Chicago, Il; Anthony Michael Danna of Monroe, LA; his daughters,
Mary Louise Danna of Monroe, LA; Theresa Danna Coco and husband Gary of Lafayette,
LA; Betty Danna Gilreath and husband Wayne of Mt. Airy, NC; his grandchildren,
David Williams and wife Gayle of Coppell, TX; Gregory Coco of Houston, TX; Norman
Coco of Temple, TX; Cpl. Mary Theresa Gilreath, USMC, of San Angelo, TX; Jeremy
and Ashley Gilreath of Mt. Airy, NC; his great grand- children, Seaman Brandi
Marie Williams, U.S. Navy, of Oceana, VA; Jessica and Christopher Coco both
of Houston, TX. At the time of Brandi Marie Williams’s birth she was the
5th generation of the Danna family to reside in Monroe. He is also survived
by his two brothers, Anthony and Sam; two sisters, Sr. Maria of Evansville;
and Rose Bartlett and husband Kenneth of Little Rock, AR; and their two daughters,
Diana and Rosemary. Mr. Danna is also survived by his special cousins, Jack
Teresi of San Jose, CA; Tony Teresi of Stockton, CA; and Lidia Cordone of Sacramento,
CA.
Pallbearers will be Scott Helferich, Judge John Joyce, David Williams, Norman
Coco, Wayne Gilreath, Gregory Coco, Jeremy Coco, and Anthony Michael Danna.
Honorary pallbearers will be Tony and Jack Teresi, Judge Milton Moore, Judge
Fred Amman, Judge Bill Norris, Steve Jefferson and the remainder of the Louisville
Tavern Gang.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM 8:00 PM, with a vigil wake service at 5:30 PM,
in the funeral home chapel, on St. John St., Wednesday, January 26, 2005.
CLEO HENRY JAMES
Monroe, LA. - Kilpatrick Funeral Home
Cleo Henry James was born Cleo Marguerite Gentry on April 22, 1917, in Winn
Parish, Louisi ana, and died in Monroe, Louisi ana, on Monday, January 24, 2005.
Services will be held at Parkview Baptist Church on Forsythe Avenue in Monroe
at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, Janu ary 26, 2005, under the direc tion of Kilpatrick
Funeral Home in Monroe, Louisiana, with Dr. Whit Holmes and Rev. Terry Barnes
officiating. Interment will follow in the Columbia Cem etery under the direction
of Ris er Funeral Home of Columbia, Louisiana.
Visitation is Tuesday evening, January 25, 2005, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at
Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe, Louisiana, and Wednesday, January
26, 2005, from 1:00 PM until service at Parkview Baptist Church.
Mrs. James graduated from Ouachita Parish High School af ter which she attended
North east Junior College in Monroe, Louisiana. She married Sam O. Henry, Jr.,
in 1935, and estab lished a home in Caldwell Par ish where she lived until she
moved to Monroe in the early 1990's. Several years after the death of her first
husband, she married J. Clyde James, who predeceased her in 1986.
Mrs. James was a business woman and was the owner and operator of the Ritz Theater
and thereafter the owner and propri etor of Henry's Furniture and Gifts, both
in Columbia, Louisi ana.
She was a member of the Daughters of Confederacy, Bayou DeSiard Country Club,
Monroe Garden Club, Monroe Book Club, English Speaking Union, First Baptist
Church of Columbia, Louisiana, and there after Parkview Baptist Church in Monroe,
Louisiana, and Friends Sunday School Class. She was also a member of several
bridge clubs and actively played until a few weeks prior to her death.
Survivors include two children of the first marriage, namely, Sam O. Henry,
III, and his wife, Shearon, of West Monroe, Loui siana, and Gwen Henry Hardy
of Monroe, Louisiana; seven grandchildren, Sam O. Henry, IV, and his wife, Amanda,
of West Monroe, Pamela Henry Brawner and her husband, Jeff, of Dallas, Texas,
Karen Henry Clarke and her husband, Dan, of Dallas, Texas, and Michael R. Henry,
of Monroe, William Joseph Hardy, Jr., and his wife, Catherine, of Monroe, Kendra
Hardy France and her husband, Kyle, of Covington, Louisiana, Christa Hardy Swiger
and her husband, Johnny, of Mande ville, Louisiana; twelve great grandchildren,
Anna Katherine France, Mary Martin France, William (Will) J. Hardy, III, Sarah
Elizabeth Swiger, Mary Grace Swiger, Katherine Shearon Brawner, Sarah Anne Brawner,
Margaret Beauchamp Brawner, Ainsley Marguerite Clarke, Caroline Ashford Clarke,
Elizabeth Gentry Clarke and Cayden Michael Henry; and one brother, Andrew J.
Gentry; a host of friends, and especially her friend, Betty B. Jackson.
A special thanks to Hospice Care of Louisiana. Mrs. James touched many lives
over the years whose lives will forever be enhanced. Mrs. James was preceded
in death by her parents, Horace and Cuma Erskine Gentry, a brother, Dalton Gentry,
and three sisters, Inez Gentry Eaves, Ruth Gentry Guillory and Louise Gentry
Miller, and soninlaw, William J. Hardy.
Pallbearers will be David G. Erskine, Johnny W. James, W. Ford Pipes, Jr., Don
Valentine, Andrew J. Gentry, Jr., Gary E. Gentry and Dr. E. D. Coates, Jr. The
family asks that memorials be made to the Parkview Baptist Church Building Fund,
Monroe, Louisiana, or Columbia Hill Cemetery Association, Co lumbia, Louisiana.
MR. SAM KIRBY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - ST. John Street, Monroe, LA.
Graveside Services for Mr. Sam Kirby, 77, of West Monre, LA, will be held at
2:00 PM Tuesday, January 25, 2005 at the Roselawn Memorial Gar dens in Calhoun,
LA, with Edd Gardner officiating under the d rection of Mulhearn Funeral Home
West Monroe, LA. Mr. Kirby is survived by his children, Frances Allen, Carol
Shields, John S. Kirby, Joann White, Charles Kirby, Becky Culpepper, Mary Fletcher,
Tim Kirby and Danny Kirby; Nine teen grandchildren and Ten great grandchildren.
Mulhearn Funeral Home The services for Mr. Joseph Richard "Joe" Danna,
of Mon roe, are going to be at 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 27, 2005, at St.
Matthews Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph Puthuppally officiating. Inter ment
will follow at St. Matthews Mausoleum on Washington St., under the direction
of Mulhearn Funeral Home, ST. John St., Monroe, LA.
Mr. Danna was born on Janu ary 11, 1913 in the city of Mon roe, LA to Sam B.
and Mary Formosa Danna and he passed away on January 24, 2005 at St. Francis
Medical Center after a lengthy illness at the age of 92.
Mr. Danna lived in Homestead, PA for four years after the fami ly moved from
Monroe and from there lived a year in Italy. The father moved them to Indianap
olis, for ten years, at which time he married and moved back to Monroe and went
into business with his father who opened a restaurant and bar on Desiard St.
Mr. Danna was a selfeducat ed man, so he and his wife, Lena of seventy years,
were de termined that all of their chil dren would receive a college education.
Four of them are now registered pharmacists, and the oldest has a doctorate
from the University of Missouri in communications, he now teaches at Loyola
University in Chicago, IL.
Mr. Danna was a veteran of World War II, serving in the tank corps in the Philippines.
He was a member of St. Matthews Catholic church, and he was the owner of Louisville
Tavern in Monroe for 53 years until his ill ness brought him to close in 2003.
Mr. Danna was preceded in death by his wife, Lena M. Danna, a sister Roaslie
and his parents Sam B. and Mary Danna. He is survived by his sons, Dr. Sammy
Richard Danna of Chi cago, Il; Anthony Michael Danna of Monroe, LA; his daughters,
Mary Louise Danna of Monroe, LA; Theresa Danna Coco and husband Gary of La fayette,
LA; Betty Danna Gilreath and husband Wayne of Mt. Airy, NC; his grandchildren,
David Williams and wife Gayle of Coppell, TX; Gregory Coco of Houston, TX; Norman
Coco of Temple, TX; Cpl. Mary Theresa Gilreath, USMC, of San Angelo, TX; Jeremy
and Ashley Gilreath of Mt. Airy, NC; his great grand children, Seaman Brandi
Marie Williams, U.S. Navy, of Oceana, VA; Jessica and Christopher Coco both
of Houston, TX. At the time of Brandi Marie Williams's birth she was the 5th
generation of the Danna family to reside in Monroe. He is also survived by his
two brothers, Anthony and Sam; two sisters, Sr. Maria of Evansville; and Rose
Bartlett and husband Kenneth of Little Rock, AR; and their two daughters, Diana
and Rosemary. Mr. Danna is also survived by his special cousins, Jack Teresi
of San Jose, CA; Tony Teresi of Stockton, CA; and Lidia Cordone of Sacra mento,
CA.
Pallbearers will be Scott Helferich, Judge John Joyce, David Williams, Norman
Coco, Wayne Gilreath, Gregory Coco, Jeremy Coco, and Anthony Michael Danna.
Honorary pallbearers will be Tony and Jack Teresi, Judge Milton Moore, Judge
Fred Amman, Judge Bill Norris, Steve Jefferson and the remain der of the Louisville
Tavern Gang.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM 8:00 PM, with a vigil wake serv ice at 5:30
PM, in the funeral home chapel, on St. John St., Wednesday, January 26, 2005.
JAMES CLEON LABORDE
Gill First National Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA.
Jan. 29, 1922 Jan. 23, 2005
On Sunday, January 23, 2005, God called his faithful servant, James Cleon "Humpy"
LaBorde home at the age 82. He was born on January 29, 1922, the youngest child
of Enos and Della LaBorde of Swampers community near Crowville, LA.
Services will be held Tuesday, January 25, 2005 at 2:00 PM at Fish Bayou Baptist
Church un der the direction of Gill First Na tional Funeral Home. Presiding
over the services will be the Reverends John Parker, Kelly Clark, and Jerry
Chapman. In ternment will follow at Harris Cemetery.
A veteran of World War II, hav ing served in the Navy, he was employed by ASCS
office for 25 years and was also a farmer. As a loyal member of Fish Bay ou
Baptist Church for 53 years, he served the Lord faithfully in many offices including
Sunday School teacher and director.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Odean Weaver LaBorde, sons Dale
and wife and wife Linda, James E. and wife Judy, and Freddy LaBorde all of Winnsboro.
Daughters Patsy White and husband Dale of West Monroe, Janie Williams and husband
Ken of Dripping Springs, TX, Kay Casiday and husband Lynn and also a spe cial
family friend Evelyn LaBorde Carroll all of Winnsboro. He was Papaw to nine
grandchildren: Jeremy LaBorde and wife Tammy, Brad White and wife Sharon, Scott
LaBorde and wife Tina, Lance White and wife Amanda, Sharon LaBorde Boothe and
husband Alex, Sean Williams, Joel Casiday, Stephanie Williams, and Jarred Casiday.
He was also the greatgrandfather to Haley, Micah, and Zoe LaBorde, Gregory and
Molly LaBorde, and Ava Boothe.
Pallbearers will be Edward Spell, Tim Ulmer, John L. Scott, Royce Bryan, Buddy
Jennings, and Bro. Williams.
Honorary pallbearers will be Donnie LaBorde, Tom Lochbrunner, Ray Ulmer, Jimmy
Hoover, Jerry Sutherland, and W. L. Robbins. Visitation for friends will be
at Fish Bayou Baptist on Monday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM and until services
begin on Tuesday.
MR. FERRELL CLAY "BUBBA" MANES
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA.
Mr. Ferrell Clay "Bubba" Manes, 50, of Oakdale, LA for merly of Swartz
will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, January 25, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn
Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe with Rev. Danny Johnson officiating. Interment
will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Manes died on January 22, 2005 in Oakdale, LA. He was a retired truck driver
and a mem ber of the First Church of Pen tecostals in Oakdale. Survivors include
his wife, Mamie Manes of Oakdale, LA; mother, Agnes Manes of Mon roe, LA; two
daughters, Jennifer Roan and husband Jeff of Rocky Branch, LA; and Wendy Nugent
and husband Johnnie, III of Jena, LA; two granddaugh ters, Allyson and Hanna;
five brothers, Ray Starr and wife Mary of West Monroe, LA; Henry Starr and wife
Vera of Swartz, LA; Donald Smith of Monroe, LA; Paul Starr of Swartz, LA; Bobby
Manes and wife Cherie of Start, LA; five sis ters, Imogene Ford of Little Rock,
AR; Emma Lou Bruscato and husband Paul of West Mon roe, LA; Wanda Shannon and
husband Russell of Swartz, LA; Paula Nelson and husband Doug of Eros, LA; Billie
Jean Thorpe and husband Rocky of Monroe, LA; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Russell Shannon, Jeff Roan, Johnnie Nugent, III, Bobby Manes,
Billy Manes, Paul Starr, and Doug Nelson.
MR. BREATHEN THOMAS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA.
Mr. Breathen Thomas, 85, of Sterlington, LA, was born Feb ruary 25, 1919, in
Union Parish, LA. to Will and Mae Thomas and passed away on Monday, January
24, 2005, in Monroe, LA.
Mr. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers.
Survivors include his two daughters: Brenda Franklin and her husband Terry,
of Baton Rouge, LA, Vikki Miller and her husband Jim, of Sterlington, LA; seven
grandchildren: Thomas Gardner, Jamie Madril, Dee Fisher, John Miller, Renae
Drago, Ronnie Franklin, and Donnie Franklin; one nephew Danny Thomas and his
friend Kim; and twelve great grand children. Pop, as he was known, served in
combat during World War II, participating in the Battle of the Bulge, as a member
of the 101st Airborne Screaming Ea gles. He was retired from Texas Gas as a
machinist.
As per his wishes, no formal service is planned.
He loved animals and in lieu of flowers, please make any dona tions to the Ouachita
Humane Society or any animal shelter.
The family wishes to express gratitude for the care he re ceived at Monroe War
Veteran's Home, Rev. Charlie Hood, his instructors for his classes, and especially
to thank Dr. Art Yarborough for the special care he always gave.
Harold M. Brown, 55
RUSTON — Harold M. Brown, a mechanic, died Saturday. Graveside services
are 2 p.m. today in Choudrant Memorial Cemetery, Choudrant.
Charles Carroll, 40
RAYVILLE — Charles Carroll died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete
under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Beatrice Fisher Charrier, 90
ACME — Beatrice Fisher Charrier, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral
will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Acme Free Methodist Church, followed by burial
in the church cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home of Ferriday.
Visitation will be until time for the service at the church.
Minnie Dickerson, 93
BASTROP — Minnie Dickerson, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements
are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Leo Ford, 53
ATLANTA — Leo Ford, a janitor formerly of Rayville, died Thursday. The
funeral will be 1 p.m. Thursday in the Shiloh Baptist Church of Strong, Ark.
Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery in Urban, Ark, under the direction of
Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Mitchell Ford, 48
Mitchell Ford of West Monroe, a mechanic, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete
under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Gloria Gilliam, 70
Gloria Gilliam of Monroe, a retired nurse, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m.
today at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at
Richwood Memorial Garden.
Floy Belle Hammett, 88
Floy Belle Hammett of West Monroe died Friday. Service will be 2 p.m. today
in the Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial will be in New Chapel
Hill Church Cemetery outside West Monroe. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to
services at the funeral home.
Sam Kirby, 77
Sam Kirby of West Monroe died Saturday. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. today
at Roselawn Memorial Garden, Calhoun. Visitation will be held until time of
service at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Henry Lowery, 84
MANGHAM — Henry Lowery, a retired farmer, died Thursday. The funeral is
1 p.m. in the Morning Star Baptist Church in Alto. Burial will be in St. Mathews
Cemetery in Mangham under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Ludger Paul Marquis, 82
Ludger Paul Marquis of Monroe, retired from North American Rockwell, died Monday.
Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial
Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Rodney Dale McGarr, 30
TULSA, Okla. — Rodney Dale McGarr, a laborer formerly of Rayville, died
Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the directions of Tennant Funeral
Home, Rayville.
Edward D. Van Etten, 74
Edward D. Van Etten of Monroe, retired from Illinois Central Railroad, died
Sunday. The funeral service is 10 a.m. today in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum
chapel. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is
9 a.m. until service at the chapel.
Freddie Webb, 72
HOUSTON — Freddie Webb, a retired laborer formerly of Rayville, died Thursday.
The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at Pilgrim Baptist Church in Mangham. Burial
will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home,
Rayville. Visitation will be 2-6 p.m. today.
PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
LaBorde, James "Humpy": 2 p.m. Tuesday at Fish Bayou Baptist Church,
Winnsboro.
Manes, Ferrell "Bubba": 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home,
Monroe.
Turnage, Marion Hubert: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Young's Funeral Home in Vidalia.
January 26, 2005 Obituaries from The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
MRS. GERALDINE O. SHAW
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Geraldine O. Shaw, 83, of Mon roe, LA, will be Thursday,
Janu ary 27, 2005 at 2:00 PM at High land Park Baptist Church in Monroe. Officiating
will be Rev. Michael McLaurin. Interment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery
in Ruston, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Fu neral Home in Monroe.
Mrs. Shaw was born on Febru ary 25, 1921 and passed away on January 24, 2005.
Mrs. Shaw was a graduate of Louisi ana Tech University where she received her
degree in Home Economics Education.
She was a longtime member and Sunday School teacher at Highland Baptist Church
in Monroe and was formerly em ployed by J.C. Penney.
Mrs. Shaw was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and was preceded in death by
a son, Robert Archie Shaw.
Mrs. Shaw is survived by her husband, Nacy Alex Shaw, Jr.; two children: Nancy
Baker and husband, Butch; Danny Shaw and wife, Susan; grandchildren: Alexa Labro,
James Shaw, Jesse Shaw, Robert Andrew Shaw, and Alex Shaw; Great Grandchildren:
Tabitha Labro and Cody Labro; three sisters; Nell McManus, Frances Norris, and
Martha Reed; brother: Paul Ouzts; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family
and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Highland Park Baptist Church or
to the Ameri can Alzheimer's Association.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM till 8:00 PM Wednesday at Kil patrick Funeral
Home in Monroe and from 1:00 PM till time of service Thursday at the church.
MITCHELL FORD
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. Mitchell Ford, 48, of West Mon roe, LA, will be 2:00
PM, Thurs day, January 27, 2005, at Kilpat rick Funeral Home, West Mon roe,
La. Interment will be at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun, LA. Officiating will be
Rev. Rayford Higgs under the direc tion of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe,
LA.
Mr. Ford passed away Sun day, January 23, 2005 in Mon roe, LA.
Mr. Ford was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Dale Ford and grandparents.
Mr. Ford is survived by his wife: Deborah; Daughters: Misty and Angela: Sons:
Joshua and Zachary; Mother: Marlene Ford; Brothers: Michael and wife Donna Ford;
Jimmy and wife Sheila Ford; Sisters: Dale and husband Randy Skains; Imogene
Thompson; Teresa and husband VerNeil Mesecher; Debbie and husband Sammy Smith;
Becky and husband Roy LeBlanc; Grandchildren: Shelby Alexis Pritchard, Michael
Andrew Pritchard, Rylan Kohl Johnson; Numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews
and cousins.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral
Home, West Monroe, LA.
Gill First National Funeral Home
Jan. 29, 1922 Jan. 23, 2005
On Sunday, January 23, 2005, God called his faithful servant, James Cleon "Humpy"
LaBorde home at the age 82. He was born on January 29, 1922, the youngest child
of Enos and Della LaBorde of Swampers community near Crowville, LA.
Services were held Tuesday, January 25, 2005 at 2:00 PM at Fish Bayou Baptist
Church un der the direction of Gill First Na tional Funeral Home. Presiding
over the services will be the Reverends John Parker, Kelly Clark, and Jerry
Chapman. In ternment will follow at Harris Cemetery.
A veteran of World War II, hav ing served in the Navy, he was employed by ASCS
office for 25 years and was also a farmer. As a loyal member of Fish Bay ou
Baptist Church for 53 years, he served the Lord faithfully in many offices including
Sunday School teacher and director.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Odean Weaver LaBorde, sons Dale
and wife and Linda, James E. and wife Judy, and Freddy LaBorde all of Winnsboro.
Daughters Patsy White and husband Dale of West Monroe, Janie Williams and husband
Ken of Dripping Springs, TX, Kay Casiday and husband Lynn and also a spe cial
family friend Evelyn LaBorde Carroll all of Winnsboro. He was Papaw to nine
grandchildren: Jeremy LaBorde and wife Tammy, Brad White and wife Sharon, Scott
LaBorde and wife Tina, Lance White and wife Amanda, Sharon LaBorde Boothe and
husband Alex, Sean Williams, Joel Casiday, Stephanie Williams, and Jarred Casiday.
He was also the greatgrandfather to Haley, Micah, and Zoe LaBorde, Gregory and
Molly LaBorde, and Ava Boothe.
Pallbearers will be Edward Spell, Tim Ulmer, John L. Scott, Royce Bryan, Buddy
Jennings, and Bro. Williams.
Honorary pallbearers will be Donnie LaBorde, Tom Lochbrunner, Ray Ulmer, Jimmy
Hoover, Jerry Sutherland, and W. L. Robbins.Visitation for friends was held
at the Fish Bayou Baptist on Monday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM and until services
begin on Tuesday.
CHARLES R. LOCKWOOD
Kilpatrick Funeral Hom - West Monroe, Louisiana
Graveside services for Charles R. Lockwood, 81, of Calhoun, LA, will be at 4:00
PM Wednes day, January 26, 2005 at Butler Cemetery near West Monroe, LA. Officiating
will be Bro. Jeff Luellen and Bro. Don Banks un der the direction of Kilpatrick
Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Mr. Lockwood was born Feb ruary 26, 1923 in Farmerville, LA, and died January
24, 2005 in Calhoun, LA.
Mr. Lockwood was a selfem ployed mechanic for thirty years. He was an accomplished
bream fisherman.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years Joyce Lockwood; Sons: Charlie Lockwood
and wife Sandy; Jerry Lockwood and wife Melody ; Daughters: Sandy Varner and
husband Harold; Sue Haynes and husband John; Jean Temple and husband Steven;
Sister: Willie Hattaway; Daughterinlaw: Carol Lockwood; Sisterinlaw: Rochelle
Warrum and husband Jack; fifteen grandchildren and eighteen greatgrandchildren.
Our family would like to ex press our deepest gratitude to Dr. William Smith,
Dr. Terry Deese, and Dr. Edward Coleman, and the staff of Northeast Regional
Hospice, Cindy, Susanne and Bro. Don Banks for the kindness and love they showed
for our loved one in his and our time of need. Visitation will be 12 noon until
2:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
MR. LUDGER PAUL MARQUIS
Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. Ludger Paul Marquis, 82, of Monroe, LA, will be held
at Grace Baptist Church, 1569 Harmon Johnson Road, in Mo noe on Wednesday, January
26, 2005 at 3:00 PM with Rev. Ricky Baker officiating. Interment will follow
at Twin City Memorial Gardens in West Monroe under the direction of Young's
Com munity Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mr. Marquis died at home on January
24, 2005. He was a resident of Monroe, retired as a circuit board maker for
the NASA program with North American Rockwell, a veteran of WWII, and a member
of Grace Baptist Church. A won derful father and grandpa who will be missed
dearly by all of his family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by: his beloved wife, Doris Marquis, his parents, Ludger
and Eva Marquis and his great grandson Derik Beall. Survivors include his daughter:
Lera Roark and her husband Ron of Rocky Branch, LA; son: Timothy Marquis and
his wife Jane of Big Pine Key, FL; granddaughter: Lera Bell and her husband
Kenny; two grand sons: Tony Marquis and wife Shana, Paul Marquis and wife Terri;
three great grandsons: Toby Trichell and wife Mandy, Erik Beall and wife Monica,
John Paul Marquis; three greatgranddaughters: Amanda Beall, Malissa Beall, and
Kera Marquis; two great grandsons: Tyler Trischell and Zane Beall; one greatgrandmother:
Kady Trichell.
Pallbearers will be Toby Trichell, Erik Beall, Brad Posey, Robert Allan, Devin
Copley, and Lucas Nappier.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grace Baptist Church, 1569 Harmon
Johnson Road, Monroe, LA.
The family will receive friends at Grace Baptist Church, Mon roe, LA, from 2:00
PM to 3:00 PM Wednesday, January 26, 2005. The family will like to extend their
appreciation and gratitude for the wonderful and loving care provided by Patient's
Choice Hospice.
Dorene Barmore, 70
DUBACH — Dorene Barmore, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services were set
for 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in Ruston. Burial will
follow at Mineral Springs Cemetery in Dubach. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today
at the funeral home.
Jimmy D. Berry, 72
Jimmy D. Berry of West Monroe died Sunday. Services were set for 2 p.m. today
at Mount Vernon Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation
will begin at 1 p.m. at the church. Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe is
in charge of arrangements.
George Bradley, 57
ST. JOSEPH — George Bradley died Sunday. Funeral services are incomplete
under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Syble Cole Burton, 84
Syble Cole Burton of Monroe, a retired registered nurse, died Tuesday. Services
were set for 10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the
funeral home.
Florene Jeannette Bush, 80
TULSA, Okla. — Florene Jeanette Bush, formerly of West Monroe, died Saturday.
Services were set for 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel of West
Monroe. Burial will follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery.
Larry B. Clifton, 66
STERLINGTON Larry B. Clifton, a retired Shreveport Police Department major,
died Tuesday. Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick
Funeral Home in Monroe.
Minnie Dickerson, 93
BASTROP — Minnie Dickerson, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral services
are 2 p.m. Friday at St. John Baptist Church in Bastrop, followed by burial
at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
A visitation will be at the church from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday.
Janice Harris, 85
Janice Harris of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services were set for 11
a.m. Thursday at the Avenue Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial will follow at
Richwood Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 1-7 p.m. today at Funerals
by McFarland of Monroe.
James Alford Hughey II, 54
RUSTON — James Alford Hughey II, a supervisor, died Sunday. Arrangements
are incomplete under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Stonewall Jackson Jr., 50
SICILY ISLAND — Stonewall Jackson Jr., a contractor, died Friday. Arrangements
were incomplete under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home Inc.
of Winnsboro.
Cleo Henry James, 88
Cleo Henry James of Monroe died Monday. Services were set for 2 p.m. today at
Parkview Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Columbia Hill Cemetery in Columbia.
Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe is in charge of arrangements.
Travis Jefferson, 25
Travis Jefferson of Monroe died Thursday. Services were set for 11 a.m. Friday
at the Piney Grove Baptist Church of West Monroe. Burial will follow at Richwood
Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 1-7 p.m. Thursday at Funerals by McFarland
in Monroe.
Eddie 'Cisco' Lawrence, 60
FERRIDAY — Eddie "Cisco" Lawrence died Thursday. Funeral services
are incomplete under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Charles R. Lockwood, 81
CALHOUN — Charles R. Lockwood, a retired mechanic, died Monday. A graveside
service will be held at 4 p.m. today at Butler Cemetery in West Monroe, under
the direction of Kilpatrick's Funeral Home, West Monroe. A visitation will be
held noon-2 p.m. at Kilpatrick's, West Monroe.
Henry Lowery, 84
MANGHAM — Henry Lowery, a retired farmer, died Thursday. The funeral was
Tuesday in the Morning Star Baptist Church in Alto. Burial was in St. Mathews
Cemetery in Mangham under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Ludger Paul Marquis, 82
WINNSBORO — Ludger Paul Marquis, retired from North American Rockwell,
died Monday. Services were set for 3 p.m. today at Grace Baptist Church, Monroe.
Burial will follow at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens in West Monroe. Visitation
is at 2 p.m. at the church.
Theora Jane Marsh, 66
GRAMBLING — Theora Jane Marsh, a teacher, died Friday. Funeral services
are 11 a.m. Thursday at New Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Grambling, followed
by burial in Grambling Memorial Cemetery, under the direction of Miller Funeral
Home, Monroe.
Ellen Pratt, 95
Ellen Pratt, of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral services are 1 p.m.
Saturday at Zion Springs Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial will follow at Richwood
Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation
has not been scheduled.
LaTousha Tillman, 26
LaTousha Tillman, a homemaker from Monroe, died Monday. Arrangements were incomplete
under the direction of Funerals by McFarland of Monroe.
Eunice Thomas, 80
NEWELLTON — Eunice Thomas died Monday. Funeral services are incomplete
under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Otley 'DeWitt' Williams, 76
FERRIDAY — Otley "DeWitt" Williams died Thursday. Funeral services
are incomplete under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home, Ferriday.
PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Ford, Leo: 1 p.m. Thursday, Shiloh Baptist Church, Strong, Ark.
Webb, Freddie: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Mangham.
January 27, 2005 Obituaries from The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
SYBLE COLE BURTON
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Syble Cole Burton will be held at 10:00 AM Thurs day, January 27,
2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Ster lington Road, Monroe, with Dr. Randy McGee
and Dr. John Traylor officiating. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery.
Mrs. Burton passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2005.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas H. Burton; parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Frank E. Cole; a sister, Kitty McCollum; and three brothers, James G. Cole,
Ellis R. Cole and Mac A. Cole.
Mrs. Burton was a native of Avoyelles Parish. She spent her adult life in Monroe,
LA working for 47 years as a Registered Nurse at E. A. Conway Hospital (LSU
Medical Center). She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Monroe
where she taught an adult Sun day School Class.
Surviving relatives include her sister, Mrs. Doris Bryant; broth ers, Rev. Jerry
L. Cole and wife Merdis of Tioga, LA and Frank Cole, Jr. of Center Point, LA;
several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Michael Hammons, Stephen Hammons, Matthew Bryant, Chris
McLin, Darryl Cole, and Roger Cole.
Honorary pallbearers will be David Bryant, Ken McCullum, and James McCullum.
The family request that any memorials be made to First Baptist Church Building
Fund or your favorite charity.
MR. LARRY BLAIN CLIFTON, SR.
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, Louisiana
Graveside services for Mr. Larry Blain Clifton, Sr., age 66, will be 11:00 A.M.,
Friday, Janu ary 28, 2005 at Monroe Memori al Park. Officiating will be Rev.
Stewart Bedillion and Rev. Butch Goodman under the di rection of Kilpatrick
Funeral Home, Monroe, LA.
Mr. Clifton was born in Epps, LA on March 28, 1938 and passed away after a lengthy
ill ness on Tuesday, January 25, 2005.
Mr. Clifton was a retired Major of the Shreveport Police De partment and a member
of the Fraternal Order of Police. He was also a Shriner and member of the Eastern
Star. He enjoyed playing dominoes at the Senior Center in Sterlington. He was
a deacon in the Fairbanks Baptist Church.
Survivors are his wife of forty years, Mrs. Anne Adams Clifton of Sterlington,
LA; children: Lar ry B. Clifton, Jr. of Shreveport, LA, Larie Anne Clifton of
Arling ton, TX and Howard Blain Clif ton of Sterlington, LA; brothers: Earnest
Kenneth Clifton, Jerry Glen Clifton and Karl L. Clifton and three grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Glenn Futch, Brian Futch, Darren Futch, Kevin Adams, Steven
Clifton and Derald Hamlett.
Honorary Pallbearers will be the men of the Fairbanks Bap tist Church Adult
Men Sunday School Class.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 P.M., Thursday, January 27, 2005 at Kilpatrick
Funeral Home, Monroe, LA.
LILLIE MAE PETERSON
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, Louisiana
Funeral services for Lillie Mae Peterson, age 84, will be held at 12:30 PM on
Friday, January 28, 2005 with Rev. Jay Morgan offi ciating. Interment will follow
at Vienna Cemetery in Vienna, LA under the direction of Riser Fu neral Home
of Columbia, LA.
Mrs. Peterson, a resident of Grayson, LA, died Tuesday, January 25, 2005 at
St. Francis Specialty Hospital in Monroe following an extended illness. Lillie
Mae Peterson was born on April 1, 1920 in Vienna, LA to the union of her late
parents Joe and Minnie Olivia Sims Moody. She was a homemaker and an active
member of Gray son Baptist Church and had lived most of her adult life in Grayson,
LA.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Doyle Peterson and two grandchildren,
Preston and C.J.
She is survived by her daugh ter and soninlaw, Mona and Jack Dortch of Grayson,
LA; son and daughterinlaw, Au brey and Lenora Peterson of Grayson, LA; five
grandchildren: Cliff Peterson, Tommy Peter son, Jef Peterson, Tonya Dortch,
and Barry Dortch; six greatgrandchildren and four greatgreatgrandchildren.
Visitation is at Riser Funeral Home on Thursday, January 27, 2005 from 10:00
AM until 9:00 PM.
Mr. Lynn Roberts
Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington road, Monroe, Louisiana
Services for Mr. Lynn L. Roberts, age 75, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM,
Friday, January 28, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington
Road, Monroe, with Msgr. Edmund Moore officiat ing. Interment will follow at
Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Roberts was born in Pioneer, LA on November 25, 1929, and passed away on
January 25, 2005, at his home with his loving family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edie McGaha Roberts and Jessie Roberts;
sisters, Mildred Durbin and Jessie Crockett; and brother, J. L. Roberts.
He was an avid outdoorsman who spent many hours on his favorite lake, Bayou
Desiard. He was also a loyal Tiger and loved Neville High School, but his favorite
times were spent with his family especially his grandchildren.
Mr. Roberts is survived by his wife of fifty-one years, LaMae Roberts; son,
Gary Roberts and wife, Joani; grandchildren, Kyle Roberts, Josh Roberts and
Kaki Roberts; sisters, Alice McCart, Irma Eubanks, Norine Edwards, Lita Buckles
and Litha Warren; sister-in-law, Myrtle Ottnett; stepgrandchildren, Thomas,
Taylor and Matt Reeves; and numerous nieces and nephews.Special thanks to his
sister who cared for him in death as in life.
Pallbearers will be Phil Roark, Mike Miletello, Joe Giovingo, Bill Harvey, Jamie
Smith, and Jerry Ottnott.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Thursday, at Mulhearn Funeral
Home, Ster lington Road, Monroe. A Vigil Wake Service will be at 6:30 PM.
Parker Bawcom, 91
BASTROP — Parker W. Bawcom, a retired grocery store owner, died Wednesday.
Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be
in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today at Cox Funeral
Home.
Larry B. Clifton, 66
STERLINGTON — Larry B. Clifton, a retired Shreveport Police Department
major, died Tuesday. Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick
Funeral Home in Monroe.
Sandra Kaye Covington, 44
BASTROP — Sandra Kay Covington died Tuesday. Funeral services will be
11 a.m. Saturday in the Williams Drive Church of Christ in Bastrop. Burial will
be in the Red Hill Cemetery in Mer Rouge under the direction of Montgomery Funeral
Home. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at the church.
Juanita Crow, 86
BATON ROUGE — Juanita Crow, a homemaker formerly of Monroe, died Tuesday.
Funeral services are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home
of Monroe. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Joseph R. Danna, 94
Joseph R. Danna, of Monroe, retired owner of Louisville Tavern, died Monday.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. today at St. Matthews Catholic Church with
interment in St. Matthew Catholic Church Mausoleum, under the direction of Mulhearn
Funeral Home.
Mitchell Ford, 48
Mitchell Ford, a mechanic of West Monroe, died Sunday. Services will be 2 p.m.
today in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial will be
in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until service
time at the funeral home.
Patricia Ann Free, 51
FERRIDAY — Patricia Ann Free, a certified nursing assistant, died Tuesday.
The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at First United Pentecostal Church in Ferriday.
Burial will be in Cypress Grove Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral
Home, Ferriday.
Carrine D. Harrell, 77
FARMERVILLE — Carrine D. Harrell died Tuesday. A graveside service will
be 2 p.m. today at the Beulah Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral
Home, Farmerville.
James 'Baby' Hughey II, 54
GRAMBLING — James Alford "Baby" Hughey II, a supervisor, formerly
of Monroe, died Sunday. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the Allen
Chapel Church of Monroe with burial in the Richwood Memorial Gardens in Richwood.
Services are under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home.
Stonewall Jackson Jr., 50
SICILY ISLAND — Stonewall Jackson Jr., a contractor, died Saturday. Funeral
services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Baptist Church in Sicily Island.
Burial will be in the church cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction
of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Visitation will be Friday 6-8
p.m. in the funeral home chapel.
Cleo Henry James, 88
Cleo Henry James, of Monroe, died Monday. The funeral was Wednesday at the Parkview
Baptist Church under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Burial
followed in the Columbia Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home
of Columbia.
Eleanor Clara Kasha, 91
ARCADIA — Eleanor Clara Kasha, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral services
are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Odis Lizenby, 86
COLUMBIA — Odis Lizenby, a retired employee with Georgia Pacific, died
Wednesday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home
in Columbia.
Salone Matthews, 65
BASTROP — Salone Matthews died Sunday. Funeral services will be 2 p.m.
Saturday at the New Life Temple Church in Bastrop. Burial will be in the Red
Hill Cemetery under the direction of Montgomery Funeral Home of Bastrop. Visitation
will be Friday 1-5 p.m. at the Montgomery Funeral Home Chapel in Bastrop.\
Sobronia Mitchell Obronia, 94
BASTROP — Sobronia "Soffie" Mitchell died Friday in Bastrop.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Montgomery Funeral Home Chapel
in Bastrop. Burial will be in the Trouser Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be
2-5 p.m. today at Montgomery Funeral Home Chapel.
Murphy Reed, 85
Murphy Reed, a retired maintenance worker of Richwood, died Tuesday. Funeral
arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral
Home.
Geraldine O. Shaw, 83
Geraldine Shaw, a retired sales clerk of Monroe, died Monday. Funeral services
will be 2 p.m. today in Highland Park Baptist Church in Monroe with burial in
the Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until service time
under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe.
LaTousha Tillman, 26
LaTousha Tillman, a homemaker of Monroe, died Monday. Arrangements were incomplete
under the direction of Funerals by McFarland of Monroe.
Melvin Wade Sr., 64
Melvin Wade Sr., a construction worker, of Monroe, died Sunday. Services are
incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.
PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Barmore, Dorene — 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston.
Burton, Syble Cole — 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington
Road.
Dickerson, Minnie — 2 p.m. Friday at St. John Baptist Church in Bastrop.
Harris, Janice — 11 a.m. today, Avenue Baptist Church in Monroe.
Jefferson, Travis — 11 a.m. Friday at the Pine Grove Baptist Church of
West Monroe.
Marsh, Theora — 11 a.m. today at New Rocky Valley Baptist Church in Grambling.
Pratt, Ellen — 1 p.m. Saturday at Zion Springs Baptist Church in Monroe.
January 28, 2005 Obituaries from The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
MRS. JUANITA KOLB CROW
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Juanita Kolb Crow, 86, of Baton Rouge, LA., will be
4:00 PM, Fri day, January 28, 2005, at Kilpat rick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA.
Officiating will be Dr. David Uth. Interment will be at Monroe Me morial Park,
Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Fu neral Home, Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Crow was born Novem ber 28, 1918 in Saline, LA and passed away January
25, 2005 in Baton Rouge, LA.
Mrs. Crow lived in Shreveport where she graduated from Byrd High School, attending
Cente nary College and majored in Home Economics.
She worked for Bell Telephone Company before her marriage to William R. Crow
in 1939. They were married and resided in Monroe for over sixty years.
Mrs. Crow exemplified the perfect wife and mother to her family and those who
knew her. She was a faithful member of Parkview Baptist Church, hav ing taught
Sunday School and Vacation Bible School.
She was active in the Women's Missionary Union and the LaVingt Book Club for
many years. Mrs. Crow will be greatly missed by her family and friend s. She
cherished her family, her home and garden.
Mrs. Crow was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Crow and her sister,
Florine Festervand.
Survivors are her daughters; Gayle Crow Baldree and hus band Richard of West
Monroe, LA; Linda Crow Wallace and husband James, of Baton Rou ge; four grandchildren:
Sarah Wallace, David Wallace, Kathy Lewis and Will Lewis; three greatgrandchildren
and one great great grandchild.
Pallbearers will be Chris Lewis, Will Lewis, Bob Fitzgerald, Mac Magee, George
Weeks, and Tommy Zentner.
Visitation will be 3:00 PM until service time at Kilpatrick Funer al Home, Monroe,
LA.
LT. COL. USAF RET. W. T. "BILL" GATTIS JR.
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, LA.
Memorial services with full military honors for Lt. Col. W. T. "Bill"
Gattis Jr. Ret. will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 29, 2005 in the Chapel
of Cox Funeral Home in Delhi. Inter ment will follow in Delhi Mason ic Cemetery.
Lt. Col. Gattis died Wednes day, January 26, 2005 in Mon roe following an extended
ill ness.
He is preceded in death by his wife June Gattis.
He is survived by a daugther, Janelle Gattis of Indian Wells, California; a
son and daugh terinlaw: Bill and Rhonda Gattis of St. Joseph, LA; a grandson:
William Dudley Gattis of Denver, Colorado; a stepson: Mike Wilson of Delhi,
LA, and a stepdaughter, Ki Allen of Delhi. To leave a message of condo lences
please visit our web page at www.coxfuneral.com
PalmaRae Hammons
Gill First National Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA.
Funeral services for PalmaRae Hammons, 83, of Baskin will be 2:00 PM Saturday,
January 29, 2005 in Gill First National Funer al Home Chapel in Winnsboro. Interment
will take place in the Old Masonic Cemetery in Crowville, with Rev. Bucky Curry
officiating. "Those who knew PalmaRae knew what a kind, loving person she
was, She was a wonderful wife, mother, mamaw, sister and aunt. She will be missed
dearly by her friends and relatives. "
She was born to the union of Thomas Ray and Lorena Steverson Grissom on Septem
ber 1, 1921 in Oakdale, MS, and passed from this life on Wednesday, January
26, 2005 at Franklin Medical Centerin Winnsboro.
Mrs. Hammons was member of Oakdale Baptist Church. For many years she manager
of Shay's Restaurant and the Embers Restaurant in Winnsboro.
She was preceded in death by her parent; her husband, Johnny Hammons; a sister,
Nila Rene Hutson; and two brothers, Thomas and Gene Grissom.
Mr. Hammons is survived by her son Thomas Hammons and wife Shirley of Baskin;
two grandchildren: Christina Reid and husband Michael of O' Fal lon, IL, and
Joshua Hammons of Baskin; two greatgrand children: Natalie and Ethan Reid. She
is also survived by four sisters: Elma Leigh Haynes, Nelda Dye both of Brandon,
MS, Rebecca McManus and husband Vernon of Crowville, and Patricia Dukes and
hus band Don of Pelahatchie, MS; one brother: Billy Grissom and wife Ann of
Jacksonville, AR; and numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Pallbearers will be Billy Hammons, Buster Hammons, Tommy Manning, Cliff McManus,
Roger McManus, Larry Quillen.
Visitation will Friday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM and again on Saturday from
12:30 PM until time of service at the funeral home.
NORA WILLODEEN POWER JONES
Cox Funeral Home - Oak Grove, LA.
Funeral services for Nora Willodeen Powell Jones, age 83, will be at 10:00 AM
Friday, January 28, 2005 at Cox Chapel in Oak Grove, LA. Dr. James Parker will
officiate. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Ceme tery under the direction
of Cox Funeral Home.
Mrs. Jones was born Novem ber 21, 1921 and passed away January 26, 2005 in the
West Carroll Memorial Hospital. She fought a long hard fight for many years
and will be dearly missed.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Reyburn Jones, nother, Zora Royals
Powell, fa ther, James Buchanan Powell, two sisters, Eunice Keyes and Christine
Henry, three brothers, Elvin Powell, Jack Powell, and Ford Powell, and grandson,
Willis Arland Purvis.
She is survived by her two daughters, Reba Keith, West Monroe, LA, and Johnniece
Wa ters and her husband, Jerry, Oak Grove, LA; two brothers: J.B. Powell of
Monterey, LA, and Wendell Powell and his wife, Darlene of Minden, Texas; granddaughter:
Karen Warren and her husband Mike of West Monroe; grandson: Tracy Waters and
his wife Cheryl of Kilbourne, LA; great grand daughters: Kylie Warren and Claudia
Waters and greatgrandson: Hayden Waters.
Pallbearers will be Wayne Keyes, Wayne Botye, Kenneth Gunter, Jimmy Gunter,
Johnny Gunter and Danny Creech.
ROGER WAYNE SHELTON
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, LA.
Funeral services for Roger Wayne Shelton, age 44, of Epps, LA, will be 2:00
PM Fri day, January 28, 2005 at the Epps Baptist Church Epps, LA, with Rev.
Lee Piercy and Kenny Duchesne officiating. Interment will be in Epps Cemetery
Epps, LA, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA.
Mr. Shelton was born June 29, 1960 and passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2005
at his residence.
He is survived by his wife, Robin Shelton, Epps, LA; daugthers: Angela Nicole
Shelton Mitchell, Oak Grove, LA, Katheryn Shelton, Epps, LA; parents: Robert
A. Shelton, and Ruth A. Shelton of Many, LA; brothers: Robert Shelton, Mansfield,
LA, Marty Shelton, Forest, LA; sisters: Beverly J. Lockwood, Lawrence, Kansas,
and Valerie Dunn, Many, LA.
Pallbearers will be Sheldon Baker, Lloyd Rogan, Jerry Ratcliff, Robert Watkins,
Mitchell Boyte, and John Paul Johnston.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Eddie Newell, and Jeff Moody.
To leave a message of condo lences please visit our web page at www.coxfuneral.com
MRS. BETTY PHINE VIOLA BRANDAO
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Betty Phine Viola Brandao, 63, of West Monroe, LA
will be 1:00 PM Saturday January 29, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Fu neral
Home in West Monroe with Rev. Robert Inzina officiat ing, assisted by Jimmy
Burns. Burial to follow at Hall Cemetery in Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Brandao passed away on Thursday January 27, 2005 at her residence in West
Monroe, LA.
She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, a former League Bowler at Bayou
Bowl and Western Lanes. She was employed at the West Monroe Bingo Center until
she became ill.
She is survived by her hus band, Julian W "J.W." Brandao, four sons
and daughterinlaws, Julian "Jay" and Rose Brandao of Orange, TX, James
"Pat" and Shirley Brandao of Calhoun, LA, Daniel "Keith"
and Patty Brandao, of Pinehurst, ID, Denson "Marcel" and Barbara Brandao
of West Monroe, LA, mother, Nina Viola of West Monroe, LA, brother and sis terinlaw,
Rayford and Helen Viola of Jena, LA, sister and brotherinlaw, Linda and Pres
ley Parks of Rocky Branch, LA, Thirteen grandchildren, Rhine and Dominic Brandao
of Canton,TX, Maychelle, Jeremy, William and Shane Brandao of Orange,TX, Heather,
Jessica and Chelsey Brandao of Cal houn, LA, Kullen and Kasey Brandao, of Pinehurst,
ID, Kim berely Schweitzer of Birdsboro, PA, Christina Hawn of Coving ton, IN,
four greatgrand children, Christopher Brister of Birdsboro, PA, Dyllan Crum
of Fort Necessity, LA, Billy Hawn of Covington, IN, and Michelly Brandao of
Orange, TX.
Pallbearers will be George Wayne McDanell, Jim Brownell, Ted Davidson, Toby
Danna, Andy Danna and David Danna.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Friday January 28, 2005 at Mulhearn
Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society and
the Gide on's International.
MRS. BETTY PHINE VIOLA BRANDAO
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Betty Phine Viola Brandao, 63, of West Monroe, LA
will be 1:00 PM Saturday January 29, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Fu neral
Home in West Monroe with Rev. Robert Inzina officiat ing, assisted by Jimmy
Burns. Burial to follow at Hall Cemetery in Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Brandao passed away on Thursday January 27, 2005 at her residence in West
Monroe, LA.
She was a member of St. Jo seph Catholic Church, a former League Bowler at Bayou
Bowl and Western Lanes. She was employed at the West Monroe Bingo Center until
she became ill.
She is survived by her hus band, Julian W "J.W." Brandao, four sons
and daughterinlaws, Julian "Jay" and Rose Brandao of Orange, TX, James
"Pat" and Shirley Brandao of Calhoun, LA, Daniel "Keith"
and Patty Brandao, of Pinehurst, ID, Denson "Marcel" and Barbara Brandao
of West Monroe, LA, mother, Nina Viola of West Monroe, LA, brother and sis terinlaw,
Rayford and Helen Viola of Jena, LA, sister and brotherinlaw, Linda and Pres
ley Parks of Rocky Branch, LA, Thirteen grandchildren, Rhine and Dominic Brandao
of Can ton,TX, Maychelle, Jeremy, William and Shane Brandao of Orange,TX, Heather,
Jessica and Chelsey Brandao of Cal houn, LA, Kullen and Kasey Brandao, of Pinehurst,
ID, Kim berely Schweitzer of Birdsboro, PA, Christina Hawn of Coving ton, IN,
four greatgrand children, Christopher Brister of Birdsboro, PA, Dyllan Crum
of Fort Necessity, LA, Billy Hawn of Covington, IN, and Michelly Brandao of
Orange, TX.
Pallbearers will be George Wayne McDanell, Jim Brownell, Ted Davidson, Toby
Danna, Andy Danna and David Danna.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Friday January 28, 2005 at Mulhearn
Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society and
the Gide on's International.
Ethel G. Baker, 98
TALLULAH — Ethel G. Baker, a retired cook, died Jan. 19. The funeral is
1 p.m. Saturday at Shiloh Baptist Church, Newellton. Visitation is today at
Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Burial is at Wyoming Cemetery,
Newellton.
George Bradley, 57
ST. JOSEPH — George Bradley, a truck driver for the Tensas Parish Police
Jury, died Sunday. The funeral is noon Sunday at the Onenota Baptist Church,
St. Joseph. Burial is at National Cemetery, Natchez, Miss., under the direction
of Concordia Funeral Home, Ferriday.
George Brown, 66
George Brown of Monroe, a farmer, died Saturday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday
at St. Joe Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Miller
Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Pinhook Cemetery, St. Joseph.
James Lee Brown, 28
BASTROP — James Lee Brown, a laborer, died Jan. 20. The funeral is 1 p.m.
Saturday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation is noon until 6 p.m.
today at the funeral home. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Charles Carroll, 40
RAYVILLE — Charles Carroll died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday
at Pine Hill Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial is at Love and Charity Cemetery
under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Larry Clifton Sr., 66
STERLINGTON — Larry Clifton Sr., a retired major with the Shreveport Police
Department, died Tuesday. Graveside service is 11 a.m. today at Monroe Memorial
Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Juanita Kolb Crow, 86
BATON ROUGE — Juanita Kolb Crow, formerly of Monroe, a homemaker, died
Tuesday. The funeral is 4 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Visitation is 3 p.m. today until time for service. Burial is at Monroe Memorial
Park.
Minnie Dickerson, 93
BASTROP — Minnie Dickerson, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 11
a.m. today at St. John Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial is at the church cemetery
under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Arlan Evans, 63
AVA, Mo. — Arlan Evans, formerly of St. Joseph, died Wednesday. Memorial
service is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Highway Church of the Nazarene in Ava.
Marion 'Dick' Fuller, 86
DELHI — Marion "Dick" Fuller, retired from the Louisiana Department
of Transportation and Development, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday
at Dunn Baptist Church, Dunn. Burial is at Epps Cemetery, Epps, under the direction
of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church.
William T. Gattis Jr., 85
DELHI —USAF Lt. Col. William Tolley Gattis Jr., a crop duster, died Wednesday.
The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Burial will
be in the Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi.
Epting Holmes, infant
OAK GROVE — Epting Holmes died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under
the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Nora Willodeen Jones, 83
OAK GROVE — Nora Willodeen Jones, a lunchroom worker, died Wednesday.
The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is
at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Eddie 'Cisco' Lawrence, 60
FERRIDAY — Eddie "Cisco" Lawrence, a retired welder, died Jan.
20. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Mercy Seat Baptist Church, Ferriday.
Burial is at Ferriday Cemetery under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home.
Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel.
Tomarion Lawson, infant
RAYVILLE — Tomarion D. Lawson died Wednesday. Graveside service is 10
a.m. Saturday at Royal Blue Cemetery, Rayville, under the direction of Tennant
Funeral Home, Rayville.
Vernon Lee III, 29
WINNSBORO — Vernon "Little Robbie" Lee III died Thursday. The
funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Chase Pentecostal Church. Visitation is 5 p.m.
until service time today at the church. Arrangements are under the direction
of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Odis Lizenby, 86
COLUMBIA — Odis Lizenby, a retired machinist with Georgia Pacific Corp.,
died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia.
Visitation is until time of service. Burial is at Hebert Cemetery.
Willie M. McDonald, 74
TALLULAH — Willie M. McDonald, a homemaker, died Jan. 20. The funeral
is 11 a.m. Saturday at New Hope Deliverance Center, Tallulah. Visitation is
6-7 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Burial
is at Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.
Rodney McGaar, 30
TULSA, Okla. — Rodney McGarr, a laborer, died Thursday. The funeral is
2 p.m. Saturday at Bible Way Church, Rayville. Burial is at Royal Blue Cemetery,
under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Ellen Pratt, 95
Ellen Pratt of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday
at Zion Springs Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens
under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.
Murphy Reed, 85
RICHWOOD — Murphy Reed, a retired maintenance worker, died Tuesday. The
funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at St. James Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is
1-6 p.m. today at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is
at Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Lynn L. Roberts, 75
Lynn L. Roberts of Monroe, a salesman, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today
at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn
Memorial Park Cemetery.
LaTousha Tillman, 26
LaTousha Tillman of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete
under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Melvin Wade Sr., 65
Melvin Wade Sr. of Monroe, a janitor, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday
at Berean Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral
Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Katie Darlene Wiley, 47
JONESBORO — Katie Darlene Wiley, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete
under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.
Otley 'Dewitt' Williams, 76
FERRIDAY — Otley "Dewitt" Williams, retired from Concordia Parish
Police Jury, died Jan. 20. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Beulah Baptist
Church, Ferriday. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Concordia Funeral Home chapel,
Ferriday. Burial is at Ferriday Cemetery.
Octavia Wilson, 97
RAYVILLE — Octavia Wilson, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is
2 p.m. Saturday at Orange Hill Baptist Church, Start. Burial is at Richwood
Memorial Gardens under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Jerlin Woodard, 68
NEWELLTON — Jerlin Woodard, a heavy machine operator, died Jan. 20. The
funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Magnolia Baptist Church, Newellton. Visitation
is 6-7 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Newellton. Burial is at
the church cemetery.
PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Bawcom, Parker: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.
Covington, Sandra Kaye: 11 a.m. Saturday, Williams Drive Church of Christ, Bastrop.
Free, Patricia Ann: 10 a. m. today, First United Pentecostal Church, Ferriday.
Hughey II, James A. "Baby": 11 a.m. Saturday, Allen Chapel, Monroe.
Jackson, Stonewall, Jr.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Sicily Island.
Jefferson, Travis: 11 a.m. today, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Matthew, Salone: 2 p.m. Saturday in the New Life Temple in Bastrop
Mitchell, Sobronia "Soffie": 11 a.m. today, Montgomery Funeral Home
chapel, Bastrop.
January 29, 2005 Obituaries from The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
BRENDA HALL ABNEY
Hixson Brothers Funeral Home - Alexandria, Louisiana
Funeral services for Brenda Hall Abney, R.N., age 40, will be held at 2:00 PM,
Sunday, Janu ary 30, 2005, at Calvary Baptist Church with Dr. David Brooks officiating.
Interment will follow at Greenwood Memorial Park.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM, Saturday, Januar y 29, 2005,
at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Alexandria, and from 1:00 PM until service
time Sunday at Calvary Baptist Church, 5011 Jackson St., Alex andria, LA.
Brenda was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Irene Hall and her sister,
Lawanna Lower y.
Those left to cherish her mem ory are her husband, Pat to whom she had been
married sixteen years; her daughters, Erin (12), Beth (9), and Anna (4); her
father, James B. Hall; her sisters, Melba Sykes and Lori Iles; her brothers,
James Hall, William Hall, and Grady Hall; thirteen nieces and nephews; and numerous
friends and col leagues.
Born January 22, 1965, in Monroe, Brenda grew up in the Louisiana Baptist Children's
Home, graduated from Louisi ana College with a B.S. in Nurs ing, received her
R.N. in 1988, and was subsequently certified as an RNC in the field of obstetrics
and gynecology, working at Rapides Regional Women's and Children's Hospital.
Brenda was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church, teaching a sixthgrade
GA class, and was vigorously involved with the school and extracurricular ac
tivities of her three young daughters.
Pallbearers will be James Hall, William Hall, Grady Hall, Patrick Searcy, Richard
Iles and Monte Eddlemon.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Jonathan Martin and Dr. Martin Tanner.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to an education account for Brenda's
beloved daughters at Red River Bank: The Erin, Beth, and Anna Abney Education
Account. To extend online condolences to the Abney family, please visit www.hixsonbrothers.com.
MR. JOHN EDWIN BLAZIER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Graveside services for Mr. John Edwin Blazier, age 68, of West Monroe, LA, will
be 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 29, 2005, at Hasley Cemetery. Offi ciating will
be Bro. Tommy Rog ers under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe,
LA. Mr. Blazier was born October 29, 1936 in Monroe, LA, and passed away January
27, 2005 in West Monroe, LA with his family by his side. Mr. Blazier was a member
of the original West Monroe Rebels Football Team and con tinued to be an avid
fan. He also proudly served in the United States Marine. Mr. Blazier had a special
love for animals and an yone who met him knew of his big heart.
He was preceded in death by parents, John Frank Blazier and Willie Ruth Stokes
and his fos ter child, Charles William Stansel Jr. Mr. Blazier is survived by
his wife of forty-nine years, Nina Lee Blazier and two sons, John Frank and
wife, Deborah of Columbia, LA and James Edwin and wife, Terri of Conway, AR;
daughters: Tammy Robert and long time companion Ann Stuckey of West Monroe,
Linda Shelburne of West Monroe; fourteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Chris Palmer, John W. Blazier, Michael Shelburne, James
Blazier, Jr., John Shelburne, and David Shelburne.
Visitation will be 10:00 AM un til 12:00 Noon at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West
Monroe, LA.
The family would like to say a special thank you to Ann Stuckey for all that
she has done for our father during his illness. A special thank you also to
the wonderful staff who grew to love him at West Monroe Guest House. May God
Bless You All.
RONALD LEROY DOUGHTY, JR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mr. Ronald LeRoy Doughty, Jr., age 64, will be 2:00 P.M., Sunday,
January 30, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial
will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston, LA.
Mr. Doughty, founder of Ron Doughty Advertising Associates in Monroe, died Thursday,
Jan uary 27, 2005, in Seabrook, Texas. A member of Pi Kappa Alpha, he attended
McNeese State University on a football scholarship and graduated from Louisiana
Tech University with a degree in Fine Arts. He was a Merchant Marine and an
avid fisherman.
Survivors include his daugh ters, Brooks Doughty Walton and husband Terry, Ronda
Doughty Long, and Ashley Doughty Thomas and husband Tyler; grandchildren, Venice,
Lily, Molly, Grace, and Amelia Joy; brother, Michael Doughty and wife Patti;
and former wife and longtime friend, Penny Brooks Doughty.
Pallbearers will be Ken Booth, Jarvis Thomas, J. D. Greco, Eric Mahaffey, Richard
Fontana and Morris Funderburg.
Visitation will be from 2:00 P.M. until 4 PM, Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home,
Sterlington Road, Monroe.
MARION E. "DICK" FULLER
Cox Funeral Homes - Delhi, Louisiana
Funeral services for Marion E. "Dick" Fuller of Delhi will be held
Saturday, January 29, 2005 at 10:00 AM at Dunn Baptist Church. Officiating will
be Rev. Bernard Duchesne, Jr. and Rev. Terry Ganey. Interment will be at Epps
Cemetery, Epps, LA immediately following the service under the direction of
Cox Funeral Home.
"Dick", as he was better known, was a WWII veteran and a retired employee
of the State of LA DOTD. He was a loyal member of Dunn Baptist Church where
he served as a deacon for almost fifty years.
He is preceded in death by his father, Marion Delton Fuller, his mother, Molly
Ophelia Fuller, one brother, Albert Fuller and one sister Luella Upshaw.
He is survived by Ruth, his wife of fiftynine years; one son, Rev. Eddie Fuller
and wife, Renee of Dunn, LA; one daughter, Jan Folds and husband, Don of Mustang,
OK; five grandchildren: Jonathan, Lane and David Folds and Amanda and Britney
Fuller; three broth ers: Gene and Tom Fuller of Old Floyd, Prentice Fuller of
Colfax, and one sister, Clara Chelette of Alexandria.
Pallbearers will be Troy Thom as, Jim Nichols, Paul Wells, Da vid Ford, Button
Cooper, Wood ie Williams, Wade Neathery and Wayne Edwards.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Dr. Paul Grandon, Luther Weems, Otho Nielson, Buddy
Campbell, and Melvin Green.
A special thanks to Dr. Paul Grandon, Delhi Home Health and Patient's Choice
hospice.
To leave a message of condolence to the family: www.coxfuneral.com
ROGER WAYNE SHELTON
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, LA.
Funeral services for Roger Wayne Shelton, age 44, of Epps, LA, were held at
2:00 PM Friday, January 28, 2005 at the Epps Baptist Church Epps, LA, with Rev.
Lee Piercy and Kenny Duchesne officiating. Interment was held in Epps Cemetery
Epps, LA, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA.
Mr. Shelton was born June 29, 1960 and passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2005
at his residence.
He is survived by his wife, Robin Shelton, Epps, LA; daugthers: Angela Nicole
Shelton Mitchell, Oak Grove, LA, Katheryn Shelton, Epps, LA, Caty Moore, Epps,
LA; parents: Robert A. Shelton, and Ruth A. Shelton of Many, LA; brothers: Robert
Shelton, Mansfield, LA, Marty Shelton, Forest, LA; sisters: Beverly J. Lockwood,
Lawrence, Kansas, and Valerie Dunn, Many, LA.
Pallbearers were Sheldon Baker, Lloyd Rogan, Jerry Ratcliff, Robert Watkins,
Mitchell Boyte, and John Paul Johnston.
Honorary Pallbearers were Eddie Newell, and Jeff Moody.
To leave a message of condolences please visit our web page at www.coxfuneral.com
MRS. CORDELIA WARREN SIMMONS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mrs. Cordelia Warren Simmons will be held at 2:00 PM on
Saturday, January 29, 2005 at Monroe Memorial Park in the Masoleum. Visitation
will begin at 1:30 PM until service time in the Masoleum. Officiating will be
Rev. Doug Allen under the di rection of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Simmons passed away on January 27, 2005 in Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Simmons was preceded in death by her mother, Mae W. Redden and her father,
Henry Warren. She was also preceded by a loving brother, Clarence Edward Warren.
She is survived by her hus band of sixtythree years, Mr. John B. Simmons, Jr.;
her daughter, Dian Simmons Ritter and husband, A.J.; her grand daughter, Alyson
Ritter Perryman and husband, Tom my; her grandson, Allen J. Ritter III; her
two sisters, Doris W. Madenfort and Jean W. Golden; her nephew, Kim Crow and
wife, Marcelle; her great grand son, Thomas Allen Perryman; two great-nieces
and one great nephew.
Mrs. Simmons was born Au gust 31, 1924. She was a life long resident of Monroe
and a member of College Place Bap tist Church for fiftyfive years. The family
would like to especially thank the staff of Christus St. Joseph Assisted Living
and Nursing Home for the wonderful care their loved one received.
T. O. "BUCK" TULLOS
Riser Funeral Home - Olla, Louisiana
Servces for T.O. "Buck" Tullos, age 91, of Olla will be held at 2:00
PM on Sunday, January 30, 2005 from the First Baptist Church in Olla with Rev.
Woody Rimes and Rev. Milton Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in the
Olla Cemetery.
Mr. Tullos was born on Sep tember 3, 1913 in Tullos to the union of Louis and
Docia McVay Tullos and died Friday, January 28, 2005 at his resi dence.
He was a retired oilfield me chanic and a veteran of World War II having served
in the Army during five major cam paigns. He was also a member of the First
Baptist Church in Olla and served on the Olla Town Council for a number of years.
Survivors include his wife of fiftynine years, Louise May Tullos of Olla, his
daughter and soninlaw, Carolyn and Buddy Page of Columbia; his son and daughterinlaw,
Paul and Re becca Tullos of Jonesboro; his grandchildren: Carla Page Ja cobson
and her husband, Denious of Columbia, Christy Tullos Mayo of Alexandria, Scott
Page and his wife, Tina of Columbia, Travis Tullos and his wife, Julie of Jonesboro
and John Tullos of Jonesboro; ten greatgrandchildren; his broth er, Lacy Tullos
and his wife, Dot of Cotton Valley, LA.
Pallbearers will be Scott Page, Travis Tullos, John Tullos, Terry Ranton, Denious
Jacobson and Mike McCartney.
Honorary Pallbearers are Ronald Cruse, Mac Barksdale, Dr. K.P. Mauterer and
Ricky Ranton.
Visitation will be Saturday from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM and Sunday from 10:00
AM until noon at Riser Funeral Home, Hwy. 165, Olla and from 1:00 PM until time
of services at First Baptist Church, Olla.
Miya Banks, 8
TALLULAH — Miya Banks, a student at Wright Elementary School, died Jan.
29. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at McCall Senior High School, Tallulah. Visitation
is noon until 5 p.m. Friday at the chapel of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.
Burial is at New Oakwood Cemetery, Fortune Fork.
Melba Beavers, 86
Melba Beavers of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday
at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Friday
at the funeral home. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Maurice E. Conlin, 84
Maurice E. Conlin of Monroe, retired tax director for Olin Matheson, died Monday.
The funeral is 11 a.m. Friday at Parkview Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation
is 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial is at 3 p.m. Friday at Zion
Baptist Church Cemetery, Natchitoches Parish, under the direction of Mulhearn
Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Willie Davis, 100
WINNSBORO — Willie Davis, a retired farmer, died Tuesday. Arrangements
are incomplete under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Barbara Ann Harris, 44
Barbara Ann Harris of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are
incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Jimmy R. Hatten, 68
Jimmy R. Hatten of Monroe, retired from The News-Star, died Tuesday. The funeral
is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Burial is at 1:30 p.m. today at Wright Cemetery, Sikes.
Michael C. Hillestad, 29
HOUSTON — Michael Charles Hillestad, formerly of Columbia, a business
manager, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser
Funeral Home, Columbia.
Lila Holland, 61
Lila Holland of Monroe, a homemaker, died Jan. 26. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday
at Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto. Visitation is 1 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at
Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at the church cemetery.
Zeola G. McIntosh, 79
TALLULAH — Zeola G. McIntosh died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete
under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Robert Nelson, 49
Robert Nelson of Monroe, a laborer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete
under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Joseph 'Joe' Penn, 59
Joseph "Joe" Penn of Monroe, a heavy machine operator, died Tuesday.
Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Robert D. Pruitt, 73
DELHI — Robert D. Pruitt, a welder, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m.
today at The House of Grace, Delhi. Burial is at Delhi Masonic Cemetery under
the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.
Evans Staten, 68
Evans Staten of Monroe, a furniture maker, died Friday. The funeral is 11 a.m.
Saturday at Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Alto. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday
at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Adile Cemetery, Alto.
John W. Stennett Sr., 89
TALLULAH — John W. Stennett Sr., a retired oilfield production foreman,
died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home
chapel, Tallulah. Burial is at Silver Cross Cemetery, Tallulah.
Von Lavelle Stewart, 51
WADESBORO, N.C. — Von Lavelle Stewart, a welder, died Sunday. The funeral
is 10 a.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Visitation is today
until 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Lucille M. Poole Taylor, 72
Lucille Mae Poole Taylor of West Monroe, a retired licensed practical nurse,
died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Community Baptist Church, West
Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral
Home, West Monroe.
Lassie Lee Wilson, 96
Lassie Lee "Little Bit" Wilson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday.
The funeral is 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Mount Gilead Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Visitation is 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.
PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Carroll, Ancil David: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.
Cotton, Mary Jane: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove.
Culpepper, Bessie L.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro.
Mills, Lola: 11 a.m. Saturday, Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe.
Tatum, Becky Lynn: 1 p.m. Friday, Brownville Baptist Church, Columbia.
Tillman, Latousha: 1 p.m. today, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Traylor, Huey: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Marion.
Tribble, Charles Patrick: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home
chapel, Monroe.
January 30, 2005 Obituaries from The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
FAYE WILLIAMS AUGER
Cox Funeral Home - Oak Grove, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Faye Williams Auger, age 85, of Oak Grove, LA, will
be 2:00 PM Monday, January 31, 2005 at the Green Baptist Church Oak Grove, LA,
with Rev. Fred Hale officiating. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery Oak
Grove, LA, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA.
Mrs. Auger was born on February 17, 1919 and passed away on Thursday, January
27, 2005 in Oak Grove, LA.
Mrs. Auger was a member of the Green Baptist Church in Oak Grove. She and her
hus band were founding members of the Calvary Baptist Church. She was a member
of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was farmer and loved to grow her flower
gardens.
She is preceded in death by her husband Thomas Willard Auger Sr., son, Sheriff
T.W. Auger Jr.
She is survived by her son: Larry Auger, West Monroe, LA; daughterinlaw: Rochelle
Auger West Monroe, LA; son: David Auger, West Monroe, LA; daughterinlaw: Mary
Auger, West Monroe, LA; daughter: Kathryn Lynn Wise, Oak Grove, LA; granddaughters:
Gaye La ing, Bastrop, LA, Robin Ainley, Oak Grove, LA; grandsons: Dion Auger,
Oak Grove, LA, Jimmie Wise Jr., Monroe, LA, Mason Jon Auger, Taos, New Mexico;
granddaughter: April Auger, Cleveland, TN; grandson: Sean Auger, West Monroe,
LA; granddaughters: Erin Auger, West Monroe, LA, Annelise Au ger, West Monroe,
LA; five great grandchildren: Ashley Putman, Texarkana, TX, Mi chael Putman,
Texarkana, TX, Sheena Cumbie, Oak Grove, LA, Rebecca Ainley, Oak Grove, LA,
and Trey Auger, Oak Grove, LA; three greatgreat grandchildren: Chandler Erskine,
Texarkana, TX, Abbigail Putman, Texarkan a, TX, and Caylin Cumbie, Oak Grove,
LA.
To leave condolences to the family www.coxfuneral.com
MRS. POLLY NENNEY BREED
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
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West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Polly Nenney Breed will be at 1:00 PM Wednesday, February
2, 2005 at First Presbyterian Church in Monroe, LA. Rev. Allison F. Moody will
officiate, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral HomeWest Monroe.
Mrs. Breed was preceded in death by her husband, Larkin Booles Breed, Jr. and
her par ents, Chester Arthur Nenney and Emma Owen Nenney.
She is survived by her sons: Larkin Booles Breed, III of Pleasant Hill, CA.,
Owen Buie Breed and wife Lynn of Bright on, MI., Michael Arthur Breed and wife
Ellen of West Mon roe, LA; grandchildren, Matthew Breed and wife Jennifer, Michelle
Breed Hulst and husband Chris, Andrew Breed , Rebecca Breed Cunningham and husband
John; great granddaughter, Mia Grace Cunningham; brother, Chester Arthur Nenney
and wife Willene of Houston, TX. and niece Susan Nenney Parks and husband Louis
of Wimberly, TX.
Mrs. Breed was born May 18, 1919, in Monroe, LA. She re ceived degrees from
Northeast Center of Louisiana State Uni versity and Louisiana Tech Uni versity.
She was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority.
Mrs. Breed was a longtime, active member of First Presby terian Church where
at various times, she served as a Deacon and as an Elder. Polly's spirit had
a positive impact on her family, church family, and friends.
Honorary Pallbearers will be the members of The Session of First Presbyterian
Church.
Visitation will be in the Fellow ship Room at First Presbyterian Church from
12:00 Noon until 1:00 PM on Wednesday, February 2, 2005.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to; First Presby terian Church of
Monroe, 1201 Stubbs Avenue, Monroe, LA. 71201, The International Red Cross,
or Heifer International, http://www.heifer.org
LAVON RAY BURKHALTER
Comer Funeral Home - Ferriday, LA.
Services for Lavon Ray Burkhalter, age 79, of Clayton, LA, will be held 1:00
PM Mon day, January 31, 2005 at the Comer Funeral Home Chapel Ferriday, LA,
with Rev. Gary Howington of officiating. Interment will be in Highland Park
Cemetery Sicily Island, LA, under the direction of Comer Funeral Home.
Mr. Burkhalter was born No vember 24, 1925 and passed away Saturday, January
29, 2005 in Clayton, LA.
Mr. Burkhalter was a resident of Clayton for 55 years and of the Pentecostal
faith. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S.
Izard.
He received five Bronze stars for his service in the Asiatic Pa cific campaign
and two bronze stars for the Phillipine Liberation campaign. He was a retired
Tire Builder with Armstrong Tire and Rubber Co., retiring in 1988. He was also
a member of the Natchez Moose Lodge for the past 12 years.
Mr. Burkhalter was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Erline G. Burkhalter,
four brothers and a sister.
Survivors will be his three daugthers: Margaret Guillory and her husband, Duff
of Water proof, LA, Marcy Dobson and her husband, John, of Clayton, LA, and
Linda McMurtry and her husband, Jerry, of Dallas, TX; three sisters: Sybil Thornhill
of Natchez, MS, Berly Gray of West Monroe, LA and Earlie Guttirrez, of Zachary,
LA; four grandchildren: Duff Guillory, Jr. and Craig Guillory, both of Waterproof,
Matthew Dobson and Rebecca Dobson, both of Clay ton, LA; and a special friend:
Lola Rae O'Briant.
Pallbearers will be Grandsons: Duff Guillory, Jr., Craig Guillory, and Matthew
Dobson, and nephews.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Sunday in the funeral home.
MRS. EARLENA R. (RIKARD) COLLINS
Southern Funeral Home - Winnfield, LA.
Mrs. Earlena R. (Rikard) Collins, age 74, of Winnfield, LA, passed away Friday,
January 28, 2005, at the Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield, LA.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Collins was retired
from the Bank of Winnfield and a mem ber of United Methodist Women as well as
the AARP.
She was the daughter of the later James Rikard and the late Pearl (Bice) Rikard.
She is survived by her hus band Malcolm Collins of Winn field, LA; two daughters:
Marilyn Harkins and her hus band Ron of West Monroe, LA, Karen Garrett and her
husband Colvin of Winnfield, LA; two brothers: J. E. Rikard of Winn field, LA,
Jesse Rikard of Natchitochers, LA; two grand children: Brian Garrett of Winn
field, LA, Amanda Jones of West Monroe, LA.
Services are under the direction of Southern Funeral Homes, Inc., 202 E. Lafayette
St., Winnfield, LA, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 9:00
PM Saturday, January 29, 2005 and 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Sunday, January 30, 2005.
Funeral services will be at the First United Methodist Church of Winnfield at
2:00 PM Sunday, January 30, 2005, with Rev. Tim Lawson officiating. Interment
will be Couley Cemetery near Winnfield, LA.
Friends may post online messages of condolence for the family by visiting www.southernfuneralhome.com
MARY ANN HORNE, RN
Apr. 17, 1946 Jan. 30, 2000 Daryl, Diane & Ashley Forever In Our Hearts,
Loving and Missing You.
Jan, Courtney & Kiya
& The Johnsons'
BLANCHE JOHNSON LOVIZA
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Services for Mrs. Blanche Johnson Loviza, 94, of Monroe, will be at 10:00 AM,
Monday, January 31, 2005, at St. Mat thew Catholic Church, with Rev. Joseph
Puthuppally officiating. Burial will be in Mulhearn Me morial Park Cemetery
under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mrs. Loviza died Thursday, January 27, 2005, at St. Francis Medical Center after
a brief illness. She was born in Monroe, LA on September 13, 1910 to Wellman
H. and Margaret Martin Johnson.
She was a member of St. Mat thew Catholic Church, Our Lady of Fatima Altar Society,
Our Lady of Fatima Pioneers Club and Catholic Daughters of the Americas.
She was named "Member of the Year" in 2003 by the Catho lic Daughters.
She was also an original member of The Club 60 Primetime Seniorsizers of St.
Francis Medical Center and vol unteered in the Retired Senior Volunteer Program.
She was a multiple gold medalist in competitions at the Northeast Regional Senior
Olympics.
Mrs. Loviza was preceded in death by her husband Leo P. Loviza, a son Leo E.
Loviza, and a grandson Jeffery S. Loviza.
She is survived by her son, Wellman J. Loviza and his wife Tina DiCosola of
Seabrook, NH; her daughterinlaw, Joan Wood Loviza of West Monroe, LA; her grandchildren:
Deborah L. Loviza of Chicago IL; Leo P. (Deryl) Loviza II and Robert W. (Diane)
Loviza of Saratoga Springs, NY; Michael W. (Debbie) Loviza of San Diego, CA;
Gayle Loviza (Dick) Hogle of East Chatham, NY; Mark C. (Becky) Loviza of Albuquerque,
NM; James J. (Rene) Loviza of Saratoga Springs, NY; her sis tersinlaw: Madge
Johnson of Saratoga Springs, NY; Glenn Johnson of Pensacola, FL; Dolores Johnson
of Thorton Crosby, TX; dear friends: Billy and Pat McClendon and their family
of West Monroe, LA; Charlotte Mullen of Chicago, IL; Terri Grantham of Houston,
TX; Deborah Marzula of Baton Rouge, LA; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great
grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be O.W. Johnson, Joe Loviza, Billy McClendon, Simmie Wood,
John McClendon, and Bob Kelly.
Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home,
Ster lington Road, Monroe. A Vigil Wake Service will be at 6:30 PM.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Matthew Catholic Church or to
a charity of choice.
Faye Williams Auger, 85
OAK GROVE — Faye Williams Auger, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral
is 2 p.m. Monday at Green Baptist Church in Oak Grove under the direction of
Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery.
Carolyn L. Dehl, 76
Carolyn L. Dehl of West Monroe, a retired social worker, died Friday. Services
are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.
Ronald LeRoy Doughty Jr., 63
SEABROOK, Texas Ronald LeRoy Doughty Jr., formerly of Monroe, founder of Ron
Doughty Advertising Associates, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at
Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery
in Ruston.
Jerry Franks, 51
EPPS — Jerry Franks, a plumbing contractor, died Friday. The funeral is
2 p.m. today at Epps Baptist Church under the direction of Cox Funeral Home
of Delhi. Burial will be in Henderson Cemetery in Pioneer.
Rosie L. Harrison, 51
TALLULAH — Rosie L. Harrison died Friday. Services are incomplete under
the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home in Tallulah.
Mildred Jones, 90
ROWLETTE, Texas — Mildred Jones, formerly of Urania, a homemaker, died
Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Urania
under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Olla. Burial will be in Pine Hill
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the
church.
Jean Ford Mulhern, 86
CLEAR LAKE — Jean Ford Mulhern, a retired secretary, died Friday. The
funeral is 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel in Rayville.
Burial will be in the Alto Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to service
time Tuesday at the funeral home.
Aaron 'Jake' Ramsey, 79
FARMERVILLE — Aaron "Jake" Ramsey, an appliance salesman, died
Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Monday at Liberty Baptist Church in Spearsville
under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville. Burial will be
in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 3-9 p.m. today at the funeral
home.
Agnes Smith Russell, 81
RUSTON — Agnes Smith Russell, an elementary school teacher, died Friday.
The funeral is 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in Ruston. Burial
will be in Pines Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Monday
at the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home.
Willis L. Shaw, 80
TALLULAH — Willis L. Shaw, a retired Greyhound Bus Line shop supervisor,
died Jan. 19. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at New Mount Zion Baptist Church in
Tallulah under the direction of Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Oakwood Cemetery in Tallulah.
Eunice Thomas, 81
NEWELLTON — Eunice Thomas, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2
p.m. today at Magnolia Baptist Church in Newellton under the direction of Tennant
Funeral Home in Rayville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
T.O. 'Buck' Tullos, 91
OLLA — T.O. "Buck" Tullos, a retired oilfield mechanic, died Friday. The funeral will be 2 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church in Olla under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Olla. Burial will be in the Olla Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until noon at the funeral home and from 1 p.m. until service time at the church.
PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Bradley, George: noon today at Onenota Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Finley, Shanna Fae: 2 p.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home,
Winnsboro.
Hodge, Nathaniel Lewis: 2 p.m. today in Lane Chapel, Downsville.
Loviza, Blanche Johnson: 10 a.m. Monday at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Monroe.
January 31, 2005 Obituaries from The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
JEAN MULHERN
Mulhearn Funeral Home Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Rayville, LA.
Funeral services for Jean Ford Mulhern, age 86, of Clear Lake, LA, will be at
11:00 AM Tues day, February 1, 2005 at the Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel in Rayville,
LA, with Rev. Robert Townsend officiating. Burial will be in the Alto Cemetery
un der the directions of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville, LA.
Mrs. Mulhern was born on January 28, 1919 in Monroe and died January 28, 2005
in Shreveport. She was a gradu ate of Neville High School, at tended La. Tech,
she worked for E.A. Conway, and retired from NLU.
Survivors include her two daughters: Caron Bragg and Ruby M. Stewart both of
Shreveport, LA; three grandchil dren: Alan Gross, Laura G. Cairns, and Allison
G. Gibbs, and three great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be family members. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM Tuesday
till service time Tuesday.
CHRISTINE TAYLOR WADE
Farmerville, LA.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Christine Taylor Wade, 86, of Farmerville, LA will
be at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, February 1, 2005, at Culbertson Baptist Church in Farmerville,
LA. Rev. Scott Jen nings and Rev. Jimmy Eppinette will officiate. Inter ment
will follow at Culbertson Cemetery in Farmerville, LA.
Mrs. Wade was 86 years old. She was born February 4, 1918 in Harleton, Texas
to Con Wallace Taylor and Maggie Oney Taylor. She passed away January 30, 2005,
in Farmerville, LA.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Fred M. "Bo"
Wade, her parents, Con Wallace Taylor and Maggie Oney Taylor, Sisters Eva Taylor
and Miriam Taylor Jones and a brother Homer Taylor.
Mrs. Wade is survived by a son and daughter in law: Fred "Mack" Wade,
III and Kay; a daughter and son in law: Shelia Ann Wade Williams and Johnny
a daughter: Julie Eileen Wade all of Farmerville, LA; sister: Helen Taylor Kale
of Harleton, Texas: seven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend who loved to cook, garden
and sew. She helped run Wade's Grocery for over 20 years along beside her best
friend Thelma Williamson. She would look for excuses to cook for family and
friends. She was a member of Culbertson Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be grandsons: Tommy Williams, Timmy Williams, Joey Wade, Kevin
Wade, James Norwood and Roberto Martinez.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Paul Hartwick, Steven Wade, Danny Frasier, Lucien
Savage, Larry Savage, Stacy Savage, Jimmy Leggett, Anthony Yakaboski, Joe Cusimano,
Kenny Bowen and Tommy Lupo.
The family will receive friends, Monday, January 31, 2005 from 5:00 PM until
8:00 PM at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA.
AARON "JAKE" RAMSEY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA.
Funeral Services for Mr. Aaron "Jake" Ramsey, 79, of Farmer ville,
LA, will be at 2:00 PM, Monday, January 31, 2005, at Liberty Baptist Church
in Spearsville, LA. Revs. Dale Jordan and Elmer Von Herren will officiate. Interment
will fol low at Liberty Cemetery in Spearsville, LA.
Mr. Ramsey was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. Jake was a kind, compassionate
and loving man. He loved fishing and spending time with family and friends.
Jake was a true friend to all. He will be greatly missed and in our hearts for
ever. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serv ing in WWII.
He is preceded in death by a daughter, Heather Ramsey.
Mr. Ramsey is survived by his wife: Louise Futch Ramsey of Spearsville, LA;
a son: Elvis Ramsey of West Monroe, LA; two sisters: Lois Trichell of Cal houn,
LA and Joyce Allen of West Monroe, LA; five step chil dren; twelve step grandchildren;
five step great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Franklin Beaird, Clay Moses, Danny Moses, Edward Holley,
Ken Scharf and Johnny Ray Allen.
The family will receive friends, Monday, January 31, 2005 from 1:00 PM until
service time at the church.
AGNES SMITH RUSSELL
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, LA.
Agnes Smith Russell was born in Winnsboro, Louisiana on June 8, 1923. She left
this world on January 28, 2005 fol lowing a lengthy illness. Mrs. Russell was
a graduate of Winnsboro High School and Northwestern State University where
she obtained a degree in Elementary Education.
On January 23, 1943 she mar ried R. G. "Bo" Russell, Jr. While Mrs.
Russell was attending Louisiana Tech University, Mrs. Russell served as the
school secretary at A. E. Phillips Lab School.
Mrs. Russell later taught elementary school for 30 plus years.
Mrs. Russell lived with her family in Lake Charles, Louisiana where she was
a member of many school and civic organ izations which included Phi Del ta Kappa.
She was an active member of First Baptist Church, Lake Charles, LA.
She is preceded in death by her husband, R. G. "Bo" Russell, Jr. and
a son, William David Russell. Also, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Smith;
a sister, Mary Pearl Thurman; and her brothers, W. M. Smith and W. H. Smith
Her survivors include her daughter, Paula Russell of Lake Charles, Louisiana;
her son: Skip Russell and wife Carolyn of Ruston, LA; grandchildren: M'Lee Russell,
Mandy Brown and husband Nick, Will Russell, Matt Russell and wife Suzanne, Missy
Russell, and Beau Russell all of Ruston, LA; greatgrandchildren: Emma White
and Baylee Brown of Ruston, LA, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA.
Services will be held at the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, Tuesday,
Feb ruary 1, 2005 at 2:00 PM with Dr. John White of the First Baptist Church,
Lake Charles, LA, officiating. Burial will be in the Pines Memorial Gardens
in Ruston. Visitation will be held Monday, January 31, 2005 from 5:00 PM until
7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA. Memorials may be made to the
Louisiana Baptist Children's Home: Building Fund of The First Baptist Church
in Lake Charles, LA; or any charitable organization.
AGNES SMITH RUSSELL
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, LA.
Agnes Smith Russell was born in Winnsboro, Louisiana on June 8, 1923. She left
this world on January 28, 2005 fol lowing a lengthy illness. Mrs. Russell was
a graduate of Winnsboro High School and Northwestern State University where
she obtained a degree in Elementary Education.
On January 23, 1943 she married R. G. "Bo" Russell, Jr. While Mrs.
Russell was attend ing Louisiana Tech University, Mrs. Russell served as the
school secretary at A. E. Phillips Lab School.
Mrs. Russell later taught ele mentary school for 30 plus years.
Mrs. Russell lived with her family in Lake Charles, Louisiana where she was
a member of many school and civic organ izations which included Phi Del ta Kappa.
She was an active member of First Baptist Church, Lake Charles, LA.
She is preceded in death by her husband, R. G. "Bo" Russell, Jr. and
a son, William David Russell. Also, her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Smith;
a sister, Mary Pearl Thurman; and her brothers, W. M. Smith and W. H. Smith
Her survivors include her daughter, Paula Russell of Lake Charles, Louisiana;
her son: Skip Russell and wife Carolyn of Ruston, LA; grandchildren: M'Lee Russell,
Mandy Brown and husband Nick, Will Russell, Matt Russell and wife Suzanne, Missy
Russell, and Beau Russell all of Ruston, LA; greatgrandchildren: Emma White
and Baylee Brown of Ruston, LA, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA.
Services will be held at the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, Tuesday,
Feb ruary 1, 2005 at 2:00 PM with Dr. John White of the First Bap tist Church,
Lake Charles, LA, officiating. Burial will be in the Pines Memorial Gardens
in Ruston.
Visitation will be held Monday, January 31, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM
at Kilpatrick Fu neral Home in Ruston, LA.
Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home: Building Fund
of The First Baptist Church in Lake Charles, LA; or any charitable organization.
MRS. BEATRICE MURRAY SMITH
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Beatrice Murray Smith, 74, of Sterlington, LA, will
be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, February 1, 2005, at Sterlington Assembly of God
Church with Bro. R. L. Dison and Bro. Jess McLain of ficiating. Interment will
be at Monroe Memorial Park, under the direction of Kilpatrick Fu neral Home
Monroe.
Mrs. Smith was born June 7,1930 in Summerfield, LA. and died January 30, 2005
in Ster lington, LA.
Mrs. Smith was a member of Sterlington Assembly of God Church. She was preceded
in death by her son Dwain Smith.
Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband Vernon Smith of Ster lington, her children;
Bobby Smith of West Monroe, LA., Davy Smith of Sulpher, LA., Reta Wooten of
Carthage, MS., Peggy Dixon of Sterlington, LA., Eddy Smith of Gonzales, LA.,
sister; Nan Waller of Summer town, TN., brother; Dewel Murray of Summerfield,
LA., twelve grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Dylan Brown, Cory Smith, Jerry Dieter, John Williams, Vic
Williams, Russell Dixon, Brian Dixon and Mark Wooten. Honorary Pallbearers will
be Mrs. Smith's class mates from Summerfield High School.
Memorials may be made to Sterlington Assembly of God Building Fund.
The family would like to ex tend a heartfelt thanks to Tammy, Leigh, Misty and
the rest of the staff of Northeast Regional Hospice, as well as Mrs. Gayle Porter,
for their care of Mrs. Smith during her illness.
Visitation will be held 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday at Kilpat rick Funeral
HomeMonroe, and 1:00 PM until service time Tues day at Sterlington Assembly
of God Church.
Polly Breed, 85
Polly Breed of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 1 p.m.
Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church, Monroe. Burial is in Greenwood Cemetery,
Ruston, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation
is from noon until time of service at the church.
Johnny Leon Douglas, 75
Johnny Leon Douglas of West Monroe, a retired boilermaker, died Saturday. The
funeral is at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial
is in McGee Mount Rose Cemetery, Grayson. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the
funeral home.
Kenneth Paul Esters, 46
KELLY — Kenneth Paul Esters, a carpenter, died Friday. Funeral arrangements
are incomplete at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Clarence Fisher, 84
Clarence Fisher of West Monroe, a retired office machine technician, died Sunday.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Minnie Lee Karlowitz, 86
Minnie Lee Karlowitz of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements
are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Nacy A. Shaw Jr., 84
Nacy A. Shaw Jr. of Monroe, a retired salesman, died Sunday. The funeral is
2 p.m. Tuesday at Highland Park Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is in Greenwood
Cemetery, Ruston, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation
is 1 p.m. until time of service at the church.
Evan Staten, 68
Evan Staten of Monroe, a retired furniture maker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements
are incomplete at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Auger, Faye Williams: 2 p.m. today, Green Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Loviza, Blanche Johnson: 10 a.m. today at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Monroe.
Jones, Mildred: 10 a.m. Tuesday, First Baptist Church, Urania.
Jean Ford: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Rayville.
Ramsey, Aaron “Jake:” 2 p.m. today, Liberty Baptist Church, Spearsville.
Russell, Agnes Smith: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, Ruston.
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