April - 2006 - Obituaries from The News-Star

April 1, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

JIM ED GATLIN
Edmonds Funeral Home - Jonesboro, LA
Funeral services for Jim Ed Gatlin, 85, of Jonesboro, LA, will be held 2:00 PM April 2, 2006 at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro, LA. Rev. Perry Lassiter will be officiating. Interment will be in Old Bethel Cemetery in Jonesboro.

Mr. Gatlin was born April 10, 1920 in Jonesboro and passed away on March 31, 2006. He is survived by two sons: Eddie G. Gatlin and wife Lynda, Jonesboro, and Ted M. Gatlin, Sr., Blue Ridge, GA, one sister: Sarah M. Gatlin, Hodge, LA, two grandchildren: Amy Gatlin Adams and husband Joey, Ruston, LA, and Teddy Gatlin, Blue Ridge, GA, and one great-grandchild: Jacob Kirkland Adams, Ruston, LA.
Visitation will be held at Edmonds Funeral Home on April 1, 2006 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

George Carroway Sr., 71
ST. JOSEPH — George Carroway Sr., a farmer, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at North Star Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be at Gaither Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Christine C. Daves, 78
FERRIDAY — Christine Cordes Daves, a foster care case worker with the state of Louisiana, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Monday at Greenlawn Cemetery, Natchez, Miss. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Mavis M. Fortenberry, 88
WINNSBORO — Mavis Meeks Fortenberry, formerly of Rayville, a retired insurance salesperson, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at Ogden Cemetery, Liddieville.

Jim Ed Gatlin, 85
JONESBORO — Jim Ed Gatlin died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at funeral home. Burial will be at Old Bethel Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Voncille B. Graves, 72
Voncille Bordelon Graves of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Zecheriah Herring, infant
TALLULAH — Zecheriah Herring, the infant son of Priscilla Herring and Chris Herring, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Lucille F. Leblanc, 95
Lucille Mary Foucault Leblanc of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at St. Paschal's Catholic Church, West Monroe. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mary Barlow Lee, 91
ARCADIA — Mary Barlow Lee died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Carolina Baptist Church, Saline. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Carolina Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Jane Bethard Maxey, 96
WINNFIELD — Jane E. Bethard Maxey, a licensed florist and homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10:30 a.m. today at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burial will be at Garden of Memories, Winnfield.

Dottie Zell Smith, 93
TALLULAH — Dottie Zell Smith of Alexandria, a homemaker, died Friday. Graveside services are 10:30 a.m. today at Silver Cross Cemetery, Tallulah. Visitation is 10 a.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

F. Kenneth Taylor, 74
F. Kenneth "Ken" Taylor of West Monroe, a retired personnel manager and safety director for Manville, died Monday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Monday at Woodlawn Cemetery, El Dorado, Ark. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mazoller Wilson, 79
BASTROP — Mazoller Wilson, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 3:30 p.m. today at St. Mary's C.M.E. Church, Bastrop. Burial will be at H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Blunt, Prentice: 2 p.m. today, Seigle Community Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Brown, Ruby: 2 p.m. today, The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, Olla.
Brown, Willie D.: 11 a.m. today, Friendship Baptist Church, Haynesville.
Chatmon, Willie "Buck": 2 p.m. today, Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville.
Chisley, Vergene: 11 a.m. today, Shady Grove A.M.E. Church, Mangham.
Conway, Jerry: 1 p.m. today, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Cooper, Florene: 1 p.m. today, Truelight Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Croswell, John William: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
DeJohnette Sr., Levi: 1 p.m. today, Friendship Church of God in Christ, Bastrop.
Ellis, Billy: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Pine Hill Baptist Church, Rayville.
Ellis, John Thomas: 1 p.m. today, Miller Funeral Home, Ruston.
England, Solomon: 11 a.m. today, Zion Baptist Church, Foules.
Grayson, Charlotte: 2 p.m. today, Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Waverly.
Hawthorne Sr., Leroy: 11 a.m. today, New Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Grambling.
Herlevic, Pauline: 2 p.m. today, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Oak Grove.
Hickman Jr., Willie: 2 p.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Hines, Johnny: 11 a.m. today, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
McMahon, Artelia: 2 p.m. today, St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Millage, Berry: 9 a.m. today, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Lisbon.
Mitchell, C.C.: 11 a.m. today, Jackson Street Church of God in Christ, Monroe.
Rainwater, Elder R.J.: 11 a.m. today, Greater House of Prayer Apostolic Church, Monroe.
Robinson, The Rev. Devon: 2 p.m. today, Cuba Baptist Church, Bosco.
Rone, Reginal F.: 11 a.m. today, Church of God in Christ, Chatham.
Simmons, Bobby Ray: 11 a.m. Monday, Evening Star Baptist Church, Grayson.
Turner, Christine: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Union Valley Baptist Church, Delhi.
Walker, Susan Ann Price: 2 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi.
Watson, Rosie Lee: 1 p.m. today, China Grove Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Whitlock, Carl: noon today, St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Williams Jr., Dr. Thomas B.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Buna Church of Christ, Buna, Texas

April 2, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MRS. CAROLYN JUNE ARNOLD
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Carolyn June Arnold, 72, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, April 3, 2006 at Apostolic Church of the Lord Jesus Christ with Rev. David Mixon, Rev. Ron Townley and Rev. Paul Massey officiating. Interment to follow at Delhi Masonic Cemetery in Delhi, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Arnold was born March 21, 1934 and went to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 31, 2006. She was a member of Apostolic Church of the Lord Jesus Christ for the past forty-three years. Born in Delhi, LA, she resided in Ouachita Parish where she kept children in her home. She loved children and was known as "Mimi" to all her babies, of all ages. Mrs. Arnold was preceded in death by her parents, Carroll L. Rundell and Zelia Rundell.

Survivors include her husband of forty-seven years, James Arnold of Monroe, LA; sons, David Deron and wife Reba of Monroe, Billy Deron and wife Michele of West Monroe, Danny Arnold and wife Cheryl of West Monroe, Ronny Arnold of Monroe, daughter, Barbara McDonald and husband Jessie of Urania, La.; sister, Beth Ann Terry of Texas; brother, Carroll (C. L.) Rundell Jr. of Monroe; fifteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; numerous nieces, and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe.

MR. J.D. BLONDIN
Rose-Neath Funeral Home - Shreveport, LA
Funeral services celebrating the life of Mr. J. D. Blondin, 58, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Shreveport, LA. Officiating will be Father Guido Verbeck and Celebrant will be Father Paul Martin. Interment will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Forest Lawn cemetery in Ruston, LA. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Monday, April 3, 2006 at Rose-Neath Marshall Street Funeral Home in Shreveport, LA.

J.D. Blondin was a Native of Ruston, LA. Preceding him in death are his parents Ona Mae and J.A. Blondin and sister Lillian Blondin Simmons. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of thirty-three years Connie Blondin; sons, David Blondin and wife Sonya and their children, Kaleb, Mollie and Jacob all of Monroe, LA; Jason Blondin and wife Trish and their children, Lori, Tate and Carly all of Alexandria, LA; Justin Blondin and wife Nikki of Elm Grove, LA; niece, Kay Simmons and nephew, Dr. Joe Simmons and sister, Dr. Joan Blondin. Mr. Blondin was active his entire life in farming and ranching. He was Past President of the American Quarter Horse Association and served on the Louisiana State Racing Commission from 1996-2003. J.D. was a graduate of Louisiana Tech University and a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to the Youth of the American Quarter Horse Association, P.O. Box 200, Amarillo, TX 79168. ROSE-NEATH FUNERAL HOME MARSHALL STREET CHAPEL-222-0348

VONCILLE E. BORDELON GRAVES
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Voncille E. Bordelon Graves, 72, of West Monroe, will be at 10:00 AM Monday, April 3, 2006, at St. Matthew Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph Puthuppally officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Voncille was born June 8, 1933 in Shreveport, LA and passed away Friday, March 31, 2006, in West Monroe after a brief illness. She was a member of West Monroe Moose Lodge where she was awarded Co-Worker of the State of Louisiana from the Women of the Moose affiliate. She was also an honorary member of Trailrider, Inc. and Sunshine & Prayer "Lady" group at St. Francis of Assisi. She was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church of Monroe, where she began a prayer "lady" group. Voncille was the first to show up on your doorstep with a basket of goods when someone was in need. Along with that basket came love and an open heart. She was a kind, generous, and giving mother and friend.
Voncille was preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. (E. J.) Graves, Jr.; parents, Lester and Evie Bordelon; brothers, Raymond and James Edward Bordelon; and grandson, Joshua Daniel Graves.

Survivors include her son, David "Dabo" Graves and wife, Sherri; daughters, Sandra Craft and husband, Mark, and Peggy Graves Edmiston and husband, Robert Edmiston; brothers, Melvin Bordelon and wife, Linda, Rudy Bordelon, Lester Bordelon, Jr. and wife, Carol "Poppie", and Donald R. Bordelon and wife, Marilyn; and sister, Jerry Ann Cosby and husband, Bruce. She was Grandma Voncille to her grandchildren, Jimmy Cerda, Jr., Angela Hamby and husband, Ray (Rooster), Michael Graves, Bryan Graves and wife, Sherry, Alisa Graves, and Kristy Miles. She was affectionately know as Great-Granny to her great grandchildren, Ben and Belle Cerda, Carlee, Tyler, Allie Rae, and Tate Daniel Hamby; Andrew Kiefer, and Katelynn Bryant. Other survivors include special friend, Margaret Redden, and others that are too numerous to name.

Pallbearers will be Dabo Graves, Michael Graves, Bryan Graves, Jimmy Cerda, Jr., Ray (Rooster) Hamby, Phil Keifenheim, Richard Yelverton, and Gary Pauley. Honorary pallbearers will be the friends from her Pokeno, Bingo, and Poker ladies. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and a wake service at 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

MR. JAMES W. HANCOCK
Owens Memorial Chapel Ruston, LA Funeral Home
Funeral services for Mr. James W. Hancock, age 77 of Rocky Branch will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, April 2, 2006 at Rock Corner Baptist Church near Ruston with the Rev. Billy Hancock and the Rev. Ron Lowe officiating. Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery near Choudrant under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Mr. Hancock was born October 30, 1928 in Monroe to Oliver and Bertha Hancock. He Died March 30, 2006 in Rocky Branch after a lengthy illness. Mr. Hancock was a grain elevator builder for many years.

Mr. Hancock is survived by his wife of fifty-four and a half years, Mariam Louise Hancock; his sons James K. Hancock and wife Glenda of Downsville, Billy Hancock and wife Debra of Indianapolis, IN, and Johnny Hancock and wife Nellie of Rocky Branch; his daughter Jewel Hager and husband Steve of Buklin, KS; his grandchildren Nicky Hancock, Walter Hancock, Katina Adkins, Melissa Kennedy, Michael Hancock, Julie Hancock, Brandy Hager, James Anthony Hager, Elaina Hancock, and John P. Hancock. He was preceded in death by his sons David and Steve Hancock and grandchildren Tamara, Jennifer, and Wesley.
Pallbearers will be Nicky Hancock, Walter Hancock, John Paul Hancock, Michael Hancock, Katina Adkins, Brandy Hager, and James Anthony Hager. After the funeral service, the family will receive friends at the Family Life Center of Rock Corner Baptist Church. The family would like to express their thanks to Southern Care Hospice for doing such an excellent job. To leave a memorial message for the family, please visitwww.owensmemorialfunera lho me.com.

LAURA EMILY LAWRENCE
Fuller Hale-South Funeral Home - Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Funeral services for Laura Emily Lawrence, 18, were held March 17, 2006 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Emily died on March 13, 2006 from injuries received in an automobile accident. She was a Senior at Central High School in Little Rock. Emily was born November 29, 1987 in Monroe and has many family members and friends here.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Clayton Lawrence and her great-grandparents, Troy Stewart, Myrtle Becnel and Juanita Butler.

Those left to mourn her passing are her mother, Juanacha Lawrence and fiancée Brian Lloyd, her father Shane Goldsby and fiancée Kristen Clifford, brother, Chandler Turner and sister Rileigh Goldsby, grandparents, Laura and Dickie Butler, Jean Burke. Al and Ann Moak; uncles and aunts, Matt and Sandra Lawrence, Jason and Lisa Lawrence, Jonathan and Ruthie Burke, Lee and Tiffany Moak and Amanda Moak. She has many relatives and friends that really loved her, but had special ties to her cousins Summer and J.C. Emily was a kind, caring young woman who loved her family and friends very much. She loved animals, talking on the phone, shopping and laughing. She was a good student who planned on attending college and going either into the medical field or fashion merchandising. We knew she would be a success at whatever she chose to do. She set her goal for herself to finish college which was her dream. Our only consolation in her loss is the knowledge that she is with the Lord in Heaven and is at perfect peace in a place where there is no sorrow, no pain, and no unkindness. Emily was a very giving person who even as a child understood much more than we knew. She gave of herself until she could give no more. She made the decision to be an organ donor and her parents honored her wishes. With the gift of herself, she has saved many. She is and always will be our special angel. We love you, Emmy, and miss you so very much. Condolences may be made to www.fullerhalesouth.com or mulhearnfuneralhome.com.

GENEVA GILLEY MALONE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mrs. Geneva Gilley Malone, 90, of Rayville, LA will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, April 3, 2006 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe, with Rev. Steve Hillman and Rev. George Bonner officiating. Interment will follow at Rhymes-Hall Cemetery, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe.

Mrs. Malone was born in Rayville, LA on January 3, 1916 and passed away March 31,2006. Mrs. Malone was a clerk at Crow Pharmacy in Tallulah, LA, before moving to Monroe. She then worked at the pharmacy in Howard Brothers in Monroe and later at Southside Drugs and La France Pharmacy in Monroe before retiring. Mrs. Malone is survived by her sister: Sadie Walker of Delhi, LA; sisters-in-law: Jeanette Gilley of Monroe, LA and Lois Gilley of Franklin, TN; six nieces and seven nephews; one great niece: Krystal Gilley.
Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe, LA.ETHEL

"NIKKI" RAGAN RANSOM
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA.
Nikki Ransom, 62, formerly of Monroe, passed away March 24, 2006 at her home in Everett, Washington. She was preceded in death by her parents Curtis and Arlene Ragan, son, Ragan Scott Ransom, brother, Curtis Ragan, Jr. and sister, Louise Downing.

Survivors include son, James Randall Ransom, daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Daniel Lumley, two grandchildren, Yogi and Max Lumley, all of Everett, Washington. She is also survived by sister and brother-in-law, Janis and Merl Dickson, brother and sister-in-law, Willie and Linda Ragan, several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. A family memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Sunday April 9, 2006 at the First Christian Church in Monroe, LA. Graveside services will follow at Union Cemetery near Sadie, Louisiana.

MR. F. KENNETH "KEN" TAYLOR
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Graveside services for Mr. Ken Taylor, of West Monroe, LA will be at 11:00 AM, Monday, April 3, 2006 at Woodlawn Cemetery, El Dorado, AR with Rev. Mark Fenn officiating, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Mr. Taylor was born December 21, 1931 in El Dorado, Arkansas and passed away March 27, 2006 in Cherokee, Iowa.

Mr. Taylor was retired from Manville Forest Products as a personnel and safety director and served in the U. S. Army. Mr. Taylor was a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe, LA, where at various times he had served as deacon, taught Sunday School, and sung in the choir. He had many friends in the "Helping Hands" Sunday School class and met faithfully with the "Over The Hill Lunch Bunch," friends retired from the paper mill. Mr. Taylor is survived by wife, Bonnie Puryear Taylor; daughters, Dixie Lee Hall, Jan Arden Hatten and husband Jerry Wayne, Kelley June Blackburn and husband Kerry; sons: Kenneth Kyle Taylor and wife Terra, Lendel Casey Taylor and wife Kelly; niece: Cheryl Ellis and husband Eddie; twenty grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Billy Graham Ministries, Samaritan's Purse, Library at First Baptist Church or Missions at First Baptist Church.

Aaron Akers, 12
BASTROP — Aaron Christopher Akers died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Charles Foster, 63
TALLULAH — Charles Foster died Saturday. Arrangements are pending under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Pearl Lorene Hammock, 73
HOMER — Pearl Lorene Hammock, a retired restaurant owner, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

James W. Hancock, 77
ROCKY BRANCH — James Woodrow Hancock, a construction worker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Rock Corner Baptist Church, Ruston. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery, Choudrant, under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Zecheriah Herring, infant
TALLULAH — Zecheriah Herring, the infant son of Chris and Priscilla Herring, died Friday. Graveside services are 11:30 a.m. Monday at New Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Alice Hinton, 91
ROBELINE — Alice Hinton died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home, Natchitoches. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Beulah Methodist Cemetery, Marthaville.

Lois Roberts Johnson, 81
Lois Evelyn Roberts Johnson of West Monroe, an Avon saleswoman, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Chester J. Miller, 72
DUBACH — Chester J. Miller, a plant insulation employee, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Stephanie Paseur, 30
Stephanie Renee' Paseur of West Monroe died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at West Ouachita Church of Christ. Visitation is 10 a.m. to noon Monday at the church. Burial will be in Parkway Cemetery, Kosciusko, Miss., under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

William Prisock IV, infant
William Lamar Prisock IV, infant son of William L. Prisock III and Kasey Hilburn Prisock of West Monroe, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mary Ida Rinehart, 82
RUSTON — Mary Ida McKoin Rinehart, a homemaker and saleswoman, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery, Forest.

Alice Marie Robinson, 55
TALLULAH — Alice Marie Robinson died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Previously acknowledged
Carroway Sr., George: 2 p.m. today, North Star Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Daves, Christine Cordes: 2 p.m. Monday, Greenlawn Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.
Ellis, Billy: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Pine Hill Baptist Church, Rayville.
Gatlin, Jim Ed: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Lee, Mary Barlow: 2 p.m. today, Carolina Baptist Church, Saline.
Simmons, Bobby Ray: 11 a.m. Monday, Evening Star Baptist Church, Grayson.
Taylor, F. Kenneth "Ken": 11 a.m. Monday, Woodlawn Cemetery, El Dorado, Ark.
Turner, Christine: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Union Valley Baptist Church, Delhi.
Williams Jr., Dr. Thomas B.: 2 p.m. today, Buna Church of Christ, Buna, Texas.

April 3, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

WILLIAM L "JIMMY" PRISOCK IV (QUAD)
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral Services for William L. "Jimmy" Prisock IV (Quad) will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday April 4, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Billy Taylor, Buddy Wade and Bruce Underwood officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Vernon Church Cemetery.
Survivors include his parents, Kasey and Trey Prisock; grandparents, Tom and Dianne Hilburn, Kay Lawrence and Teresa Whittington and Rip and Michelle Prisock; great grandparents, Carl Hilburn Sr., Wayne and Brenda Taylor, Mike and Carolyn Trim, Lamar Prisock Sr. and O.J. and Elizabeth Whittington; great great grandmothers, Virginia Crowell Heckford and Mary Hamilton; God parents, Nick Heisler, Mikey, Taylor and Angie; special uncles, Zach Hilburn and Dale Hilburn; special aunt, Lauren Hilburn "Aunt Crain" and numerous other aunts, uncles and cousins. Jimmy is preceded in death by numerous other relatives. Pallbearers will be Brandon Berkley, Adam Knight, Trey Reeves, Jay Knight. Honorary Pallbearers will be James Hilburn, Ray Knight, Nicky Hilburn and Jeremy Berkley. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.

BILLY TROP "POPPY" RAY
North Little Rock Funeral Home - Little Rock, AR
Billy Troy "Poppy" Ray was born September 29, 1933, in Bernice, Louisiana. He ran his race and finished his course on April 1, 2006, at his home in Sherwood, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife of fifty-two years, Nell N. Ray; daughters, Robin Fieber of Sherwood, Arkansas, Shari "Sweetpea" Copeland and husband Donnie, also of Sherwood, Arkansas; his grandchildren, Stephanie Sanford, Stephen Sanford, Cory Copeland and wife Nicole, Cody "Boots" Copeland and Coby Copeland, Stacie Fieber and Stratton Fieber; his sister, Joyce Tilley of Bossier City, Louisiana; his brother, Donnie Ray and wife Sue; several nieces and nephews, and a host of friends and family. He is preceded in death by father, Elliott Ray; mother, Minnie Ray; and brother, James Ray. Our Poppy was a hero, not only to his family, but to everyone who knew him. He was a patriarch and a man of his word. Anything you asked of him, he did. He took such good care of all of us and we always knew he was there when needed. God blessed Poppy and in return he blessed others. Poppy was a man of extremely strong character and he lived his life as such, never straying from the teachings of his faith. He will be missed with immeasurable pain. As he lived, so shall we hope to live. Funeral will be at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday at Pentecostals of the Twin Cities Church. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:00 until 2:00 P.M. Tuesday at the church. Arrangements by Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Inc., 1321 N. 7th, West Monroe, Louisiana, 71291.

MARY IDA MCKOIN RINEHART
Cox Funeral Home - Oak Grove, LA
Funeral services for Mary Ida McKoin Rinehart, age 82, of Pioneer will be held 11:00AM Monday, April 3, 2006 at the Cox Funeral Home Chapel, Oak Grove, Louisiana with Rev. Byron Putnam officiating. Interment will be in the New Forest Cemetery, Forest, Louisiana. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM - 8:00PM Sunday at Cox Funeral Home. She is preceded in death by her husband: James D. Rinehart Sr.; parents: Dewey & Florence McKoin; brother: John Robert McKoin. Mary is survived by children: Ken Rinehart & wife Carolyn of Minden, Louisiana, Jim "Jimbo" Rinehart & wife Toni of Berthoud, Colorado, Peggy Rinehart of Garland, Texas, Don Rinehart & wife Rita of Dubberly, Louisiana, Flo Myers & husband Larry of Ruston, Louisiana; sister: Billie Raspberry of Conroe, Texas; eight Grandchildren & nine Great-Grandchildren. Pallbearers will be the grandsons. Memorials may be made to your favorite charity in lieu of flowers.

MRS. LOIS EVELYN ROBERTS JOHNSON
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral Services for Mrs. Lois Evelyn Roberts Johnson, 81, of Farmerville, LA. will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday April 3, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Clay Dickson and Rev. Paul Carter officiating. Burial will be in the Hall/ Rhymes Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson died on April 1, 2006 at the West Monroe Guest House. She was member of the West Heights Missionary Baptist Church. Mrs. Johnson was a lover of flowers and enjoyed gardening. She is preceded in death by both of her parents, James and Carrie Roberts; father of her children, Emmett Johnson; infant daughter; grandson, Emmett Johnson Jr. and by her great-grandson, Robert Lee Herrington.
Survivors include her children, JoAnn Reppond and husband Andy of Farmerville, LA, Jim Johnson of Hebert, LA, Emmett Marlin Johnson and wife Betty Lou of Sterlington, LA, Ted Johnson and wife Marsha of West Monroe, LA, Nelwyn Knighten and husband Jackie of Pleasant Grove, AR, Andy Johnson and wife Lisa of West Monroe, LA and Peggy Johnson of Calhoun, LA; Sixteen grandchildren; twenty-four great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Pallbearers will be Richard Roberts, Tommy Herrington, Benny Herrington III, Heath Del Johnson, Randell Cruse and Johnny Johnson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Luke Knighten and Dusty Baker. Visitation will be from 12:00 P.M. until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Monday. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home or the Gideon's.

JESSE MELVIN TAYLOR
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA
Funeral Services for Jesse Melvin Taylor, 87, will be 10AM Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at The Fairview Church of Christ in Marion with Wayne Fussell officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairview Church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmervile.
Mr. Taylor was a lifelong resident of Marion and member of Fairview Church of Christ. He served in the US Army and the CCC as a cook. Also he was a member of (IBEW) The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union #446 retiring after thirty-five years of service. He loved to garden and was known for the large tomatoes he grew and his homemade rolls. He is preceded in death by his parents: Jess and Elle Nora Taylor, his wife: Celestine Jones Taylor, Brothers in Law: Jerry Jones and Brooks Jones, Also eleven Brothers and Sisters. He is survived by two Sons: Larry Bennett Taylor and wife Jeannie of Marion; Ricky Lane Taylor and wife Debbie also of Marion. Grandsons: Judd Taylor and wife Michele of Marion; Lee Taylor and wife Nikki of Sterlington; Cody Taylor and wife Amber of Marion. Great Grandchildren: Abigail Taylor, Shelby Taylor, Jade Taylor, Austin Taylor, Masy Taylor and Maddie Taylor. Pallbearers will be: Yyvern Taylor, Morris Gilmore, David McVicker, Wayne McVicker, Jimmy Lee Taylor, Jay Rea and Josh Jones. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Douglas Taylor, Ira Gene Taylor, Laddie McVicker, Duane Adcock and Nick Kosmitos. Visitation will be Monday, April 3, 2006 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at the Funeral Home Memorials may be made to the Fairview Church Cemetery Fund.

Carolyn June Arnold, 72
Carolyn June Arnold, a child-care provider of Monroe, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First Apostolic Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. Burial will be in Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Irene Brown Collins, 85
OAK GROVE — Irene Brown Collins, a school lunchroom worker, died Saturday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Goodwill Church of God, Goodwill. Burial will be in Forest Corner Cemetery, Forest, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

William Bart Greenwood Jr., 55
BASTROP — William Bart Greenwood Jr., an employee of International Paper, died Saturday. Services will be 3 p.m. Tuesday at Canaan Church, Bastrop. Burial will be in Pine Grove Baptist Church cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Lois Evelyn Johnson, 81
FARMERVILLE — Lois Evelyn Roberts Johnson, a retired salesperson, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hall Cemetery. Visitation is noon-1 p.m. at the funeral home.

LaVerne Higgs Knight, 81
LaVerne Higgs Jones Knight, a homemaker of Monroe, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Geneva Gilley Malone, 90
Geneva Gilley Malone, a pharmacy clerk, of Monroe, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Rhymes-Hall Cemetery.

Lucy M. Midyett, 84
SHREVEPORT — Lucy M. Midyett, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside service is 4 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Okla O'Brien, 89
HOUSTON — Okla O'Brien, a retired hairdresser, formerly of Delhi, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Doris Marie Robinson, 68
OAK GROVE — Doris Marie Robinson, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at New Forest Cemetery, Forest. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Dalton Smith, 69
FARMERVILLE — Dalton Smith, an oilfield worker, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

F. Kenneth 'Ken' Taylor, 74
F. Kenneth "Ken" Taylor, a retired personnel manager and safety director for Manville, of West Monroe, died March 27. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Woodlawn Cemetery, El Dorado, Ark.

Virgil Turner, 93
ST. JOSEPH — Virgil Turner died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Previously acknowledged
Daves, Christine Cordes: 2 p.m. today, Greenlawn Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.
Ellis, Billy: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Pine Hill Baptist Church, Rayville.
Simmons, Bobby Ray: 11 a.m. today, Evening Star Baptist Church, Grayson.
Taylor, F. Kenneth "Ken": 11 a.m. today, Woodlawn Cemetery, El Dorado, Ark.
Turner, Christine: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Union Valley Baptist Church, Delhi.

April 4, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ELMER JON BURCHARDT
Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home - Tallulah, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Elmer Jon Burchardt, 87, of Tallulah, will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, April 5, 2006 in the First United methodist Church in Tallulah with Rev. Jean Foreman and Rev. Ramon Warren officiating. Burial will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home of Tallulah. Mr. Burchardt died Saturday, April 1, 2006 after a brief illness. He was born in Chicago, IL and had lived in Tallulah for sixty years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Pacific Theatre in WWII and a member of the American Legion Post #100, and over a fifty year member of the Tallulah Masonic Lodge #308. He was a member of First United Methodist Church since 1946. His survivors include his wife, Sara Ann Burchardt of Tallulah; one daughter, Carolyn Jonette Burchardt of Tallulah; one son, William Frederick Burchardt of Richardson, TX; two grandchildren, Krista B. Johnson of Leonard, TX and Jon Edward Burchardt of Richardson, TX and one great granddaughter, Lainey Johnson of Leonard, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Caroline Burchardt and three sisters, Dorothea Meyers, Luella Anzono and Violet Kasper and one brother, Howard Burchardt. Pallbearers will be Lynn Laughman, Joe K. Scott, Matt Gregory, Donald Collins, Rusty Peterson and Randy Morgan. Honorary Pallbearers will be Hon. John Earl Martin and Charles Michael Finlayson.

MYRTLE MAE SIMMONS CRAIN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Mae Simmons Crain, 92, will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, April 5, 2006 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Troy Patrick. Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Crain was born on May 13, 1913 in Sikes, LA and passed away from this life on April 2, 2006 at Ridgecrest Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Vincent and Penny Ann Simmons; husband, Ross Marvin Crain; brothers, Grady, Sharron "Pete" and Ray Simmons; sisters, Avis Tucker, Nora and Norine Simmons; daughter-in-law, Lillie Mae Crain; grandson, Ross Eric Martin and granddaughter, Barbara Martin Hart. She is survived by her sons, L.D. "Toby" Crain of West Monroe, Tommy Crain and wife, Ginger of Downsville; daughter, Barbara Sue Crain Martin and husband, S. Wayne Martin of Eros; twelve grandchildren; twenty-seven great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren; brothers, Edgar Simmons and Shelby Simmons; sisters, Nell Berry, Oleta Parker and husband, Roger and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Kenneth Gallien, Marvin Crain, Dwayne Crain, Danny Crain, Cedric Crain and Sherman Martin. It would take a book to list all the lives she touched with love and caring during her lifetime. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

WILLIAM BART GREENWOOD, JR.
Golden Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA
Funeral services for William Bart Greenwood, Jr., age 55, are scheduled for 3:00 PM Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at Canaan Church in Bastrop with Rev. Jonathan Wiggins and Mike Goyne officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday evening from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Golden Funeral Home. Mr. Greenwood, a resident of Bastrop, passed away Saturday April 1, 2006 in Arkadelphia, AR. He was employed by International Paper Company as an Enviromental Manager. He was a reserve deputy for the Morehouse Parish Sheriff's Office and a member of the National Hot Rod Association. Mr. Greenwood had served in the Louisiana National Guard. He is preceded in death by his parents, William Bart Greenwood, Sr. and Pearl Greenwood. He is survived by his wife, Robin; two sons, William Bart Greenwood III and wife, Kelly of Bastrop and Corey Lynn Greenwood of New Orleans; two grandchildren, William Bart Greenwood, IV and Tyler Rae Greenwood, both of Bastrop; three sisters, JoAnn Whitaker of Dallas, TX, Gerri Magee of Shreveport and Laine Hardin of Jackson, MS. Serving as pallbearers will be Cliff Hall, Bardell Bostick, Tommy Hall, John Brodnax, Terrell Trichell, B.J. Greenwood, Cal Kinnaird and Ted Grimes. Honorary pallbearer will be Clint Hall.

LAVERNE HIGGS JONES KNIGHT
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Memorial Services for Mrs. LaVerne Higgs Jones Knight will be 3:00 PM, Tuesday, April 4, 2006 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Weldon C. Bares. Mrs. Knight was formerly a resident of the Portland, OR area and had returned to Monroe, LA in 2001. She was President of the Lupus Society in Portland for seventeen years. Mrs. Knight was born January 20, 1925 in Dodson, LA and passed away in Monroe, LA on April 2, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Knight; parents, John G. Higgs, Sr. and wife, Vernilla; brother, John G. Higgs, Jr.; sister, LaVeta Price and the father of her children, Luther Jones. Mrs. Knight is survived by her children, Mary Frances Young and husband, Leonard of Monroe, LA, John Luther Jones and wife, Sharon of Lake Jackson, TX, Linda Sue Anderson and husband, Roy Martin of Downsville, LA; five grandsons, Hank Anderson, Brian Anderson, Jeffery Anderson, Joby Jones and Justin Jones; six great grandchildren; one brother-in-law and one nephew. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Lea Joyner Building Fund, 4390 Old Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA 71203, American Lupus Society or charity of your choice.

MARGARET ELLINGTON KOONTZ
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Ellington Koontz, 94, of Monroe will be at 3:00 PM Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church with Rev. Dick Humphries and Bishop Benjamin Oliphint officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mrs. Koontz, a retired registered nurse, passed away Monday, April 3, 2006 at her residence. She was a charter member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Pilot Club, La Vinght Book Club and Alter Guild. Mrs. Koontz was preceded in death by her husband, Charles M. Koontz, Jr.; son, Charles M. Koontz, III; step granddaughter, Janey Kight; three brothers, one sister and two great grandchildren.

Mrs. Koontz is survived by her son, Robert O. Koontz and wife, Linda; daughter, Carol K. Kight and husband, Bill; grandchildren, Karen Holland, Amanda Brasher and husband, Dusty, Rob Koontz and wife, Haley, Katherine Rahman and husband, Alif, and Will Kight and wife, Kristina; step granddaughters, Rebecca Bougie and husband, Paul and Mary Healy and husband, Kevin; and four great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Rob Koontz, Will Kight, Hank Biedenharn, Jim Bershen, Jerry Thomas and Tom Hutson. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe and Wednesday from 2:00 PM until service time at St. Paul's United Methodist Church on Lexington Ave. in Monroe. Memorials may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1901

MONA MIRIAM ROBINSON MONK
Rose-Neath Funeral Home - Minden, LA
Funeral services for Mona Miriam Robinson Monk, 82, of Minden, LA, will be held 10:00 AM, Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM for family members at Myrtle Memorial Cemetery in Winnsboro, LA. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 4, 2006 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Miriam died on Saturday, April 1, 2006 at her home. She was born in Winnsboro, LA on Robinson Road and will be buried beside her parents, Isaac Theodore Robinson and Gladys Durham Robinson. Miriam is preceded in death by her parents and her son, Robert Merrel Monk, Jr. Miriam's survivors include her daughter, Mona Lisa Monk Botzong of Minden; daughter-in-law, Christy Monk of Hobbs, NM; granddaughter, Rhonda Millicent Monk Martin and husband, James A. Martin of Shreveport; grandsons, Marco Anthony Botzong of Manassas, VA and Raymond Matthew Botzong of Minden; step grandson, William Pointer of Hobbs, NM; great grandsons, Benjamin Davis Martin and Samuel Hollis Martin of Shreveport. Miriam graduated from Louisiana Tech in 1944. During WWII, when Miriam's husband, Robert Merrel Monk, Sr., was overseas, she taught band and vocal music, then organized the first band at Crowville High School in Crowville, LA. In 1947, Miriam organized the first band at Arcadia High School in Arcadia, LA. Miriam retired from band directing in 1980 after twelve years as Director of the Lowe Junior High School Band in Minden, LA for the next nine years, Miriam Monk was a teacher in the Expanding Horizons program for gifted children in Webster Parish. She retired from her teaching career in 1989. Miriam was active in civic organizations in Minden. She was a member of the Junior Service League, Minden Garden Club and President of the Minden Residential Historic District Association. Miriam was a member of the First Baptist Church, and an active witness for God. She believed upon her death, she would immediately be at home with the Lord. Miriam wanted to be remembered as a happy, loving person, a successful teacher and someone who cared about the history of Minden. Memorials in her name, may be made to the American Heart Association and to the American Cancer Society.

OKLA O'BRIEN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA
Services for Mrs. Okla O'Brien, age 89, of Houston, TX, formerly of Delhi, LA will be at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, April 4, 2006 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro, LA with Dr. Max Lee officiating. Interment will follow in Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. O'Brien was a member of the First Baptist Church of Winnsboro, an award winning hair stylist, and also loved to entertain her friends and guest. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Lottie Strange Cox; her husband, John T. O'Brien, and she was the last of five girls. She passed away on April 2, 2006 in Houston, TX. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Charles Dean, Ronnie Holloway, Glynn Bradley, Gilmer Lee, James Browning and Greg Lee. Visitation will be from 12:30 PM until time of service at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro.

VIRGIL MIZE TURNER
Young's Funeral Home - Ferriday, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Virgil Mize Turner, 93, of St. Joseph, LA will be held at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday, LA on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at 1:00 PM with Rev. Fulton McGraw Officiating. Interment will follow at Legion Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home Ferriday. Mrs. Turner was born August 23, 1912. She passed away Sunday, April 2, 2006 at Golden Age Nursing Center in Jena. She was a Home Maker, Charter member of Maryland Baptist Church where for many years she was active in all church activities, loved quilting, fishing and working in the yard. She was preceded in death by her father, Rev. John Drew Mize; her mother, Eulela Elizabeth Mize; her husband, Travis Turner and her son J.L. Turner.

She is survived by her son, Gene and his wife, Linda Turner of West Monroe, LA; her daughters, Modez Murphy of Snider, TX and Montez Davis of Jena, LA; her daughter-in-law, Mary Turner of Kingman, AZ; her sisters, Tressie Johns of Alexandria, LA and Lillie Bell Holsomback of Alexandria, LA and her brother Milton G. Mize of Jonesboro, LA. She is also survived by fourteen grandchildren, twenty-six great grandchildren and twelve great great grandchildren. The pallbearers will be Willie Turner, Scott Miller, Trey Lankford, Mark Stutts, Todd Stutts and Josh Turner. The family will receive friends at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday, LA from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, April 4, 2006. Memorials may be made to Maryland Baptist Church, P.O. Box 596, St. Joseph, LA 71366.

Earnest Carson Jr., 77
OAK RIDGE — Earnest Carson Jr., a retired bus driver, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Edward M. Clark, 65
Edward M. Clark of Monroe, a steelworker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Mary Coleman, 76
OAK RIDGE — Mary Coleman, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Frances Bettis Eiland, 88
TALLULAH — Frances Bettis Eiland, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Trinity Episcopal Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 10 a.m. today until service time at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Dorothy Jenkins Fields, 65
Dorothy Annette Jenkins Fields of Monroe, retired from the Monroe City School System, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe

Ronald Hall, 52
CHICAGO, Ill. — Ronald Hall, formerly of Rayville, a Sear's Department Store employee, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Velma Lee King, 95
BASTROP — Velma Lee King, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Laverne Jones Knight, 81
Laverne Higgs Jones Knight of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe. Visitation is 2 p.m. today until service time.

Inez Scott Littlefield, 87
KILBOURNE — Inez Scott Littlefield, a schoolteacher, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilbourne United Methodist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Kilbourne Cemetery.

Parnell McClaine, 71
FERRIDAY — Parnell McClaine, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Jack Elwood McQuiller, 77
Jack Elwood McQuiller of Monroe, a retired plumber, died Monday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Service arrangements are incomplete.

Lucy M. Midyett, 84
SHREVEPORT — Lucy M. Midyett, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 4 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Chester J. Miller, 66
DUBACH — Chester J. Miller, a plant insulation worker, died Friday. Graveside services were Sunday at Fellowship Cemetery, Dubach. Arrangements were under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Okla O'Brien, 89
HOUSTON, Texas — Okla O'Brien, formerly of Delhi, a retired hairdresser, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 12:30 p.m. today until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Crowville Masonic Cemetery.

Doris Ruth Patrick, 70
PIONEER — Doris Ruth Patrick, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Walnut Grove Baptist Church, Epps. Visitation is today at the church until service time. Burial will be at Epps Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

William Prisock IV, infant
William L. "Jimmy" Prisock IV, the infant son of William L. "Trey" and Kasey Prisock of West Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until service time. Burial will be at Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery.

Sylvia S. Ratcliff, 60
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Sylvia S. Ratcliff, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Beulah Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Billy Troy 'Poppy' Ray, 72
SHERWOOD, Ark. — Billy Troy "Poppy" Ray, retired from Shell Oil Co., died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Pentecostals of the Twin Cities Church. Visitation is noon today until service time at the church. Burial will be at Antioch Cemetery, Farmerville, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Beatrice B. Shipp, 80
CLARKS — Beatrice Bamburg Shipp, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be at Bethany Cemetery, Hebert.

Eula L. Shows, 91
Eula L. Shows of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Dalton Smith, 69
FARMERVILLE — Dalton Smith, an oilfield worker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Conway Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Iris Kyles Washington, 48
Iris Kyles Washington of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Gladys Williamson, 78
PINEVILLE — Gladys Williamson, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Ellis, Billy: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Pine Hill Baptist Church, Rayville.
Greenwood Jr., William Bart: 3 p.m. today, Canaan Church, Bastrop.
Robinson, Doris Marie: 10 a.m. today, New Forest Cemetery, Forest.
Turner, Christine: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Union Valley Baptist Church, Delhi.
Turner, Virgil: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday

April 5, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

SYBIL DWIANA "DEE" EVANS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Sybil Dwiana "Dee" Evans, 77, of Monroe will be at 2:00 PM Thursday, April 6, 2006, at Lakeshore Baptist Church with Rev. William Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Evans passed away Monday, April 3, 2006 at her residence following a lengthy illness. She retired as a nurse from St. Francis Medical Center and was a member of Lakeshore Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. B. Evans, Jr., and parents, Mary Louise "Cricket" and Andrew White. Mrs. Evans is survived by her sons, Johnny Evans and wife, Sharon, Andy Evans and wife, Kathy, and Keith Evans; daughters, Sue Evans, and Diane Evans; eight grandchildren, and one great grandson. Pallbearers will be Chris Robertson, James Mann, Scott Beeman, Larry Horne, John Sanderson, and David Carter. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

WALTER "BUCK" FOWLER
Gill First National - Winnsboro, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Walter "Buck" Fowler, 76, of Gilbert, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at Apostolic Faith Chapel in Gilbert with Rev. Virgil Harris and Rev. Curtis Harris officiating under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Burial will be at Oakley Cemetery in Gilbert.
Mr. Fowler is survived by his wife, Olla V. Thames Fowler; four children, Bobby Fowler and wife, Ivy of Groveland, FL, Earl Fowler and wife, Juanita of Gilbert, LA, James Fowler and wife, Elouise of Gilbert, LA and Lisa Parks and husband, Buddy of Winnsboro, LA; stepmother, Carrie Mae Fowler Lishman; four sisters and one brother. He also had ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

MARGARET ELLINGTON KOONTZ
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Ellington Koontz, 94, of Monroe will be at 3:00 PM Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church with Rev. Dick Humphries and Bishop Benjamin Oliphint officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mrs. Koontz, a retired registered nurse, passed away Monday, April 3, 2006 at her residence. She was a charter member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Pilot Club, La Vinght Book Club and Alter Guild.
Mrs. Koontz was preceded in death by her husband, Charles M. Koontz, Jr.; son, Charles M. Koontz, III; step granddaughter, Janey Kight; three brothers, one sister and two great grandchildren. Mrs. Koontz is survived by her son, Robert O. Koontz and wife, Linda; daughter, Carol K. Kight and husband, Bill; grandchildren, Karen Holland, Amanda Brasher and husband, Dusty, Rob Koontz and wife, Haley, Katherine Rahman and husband, Alif, and Will Kight and wife, Kristina; step granddaughters, Rebecca Bougie and husband, Paul and Mary Healy and husband, Kevin; and four great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Rob Koontz, Will Kight, Hank Biedenharn, Jim Bershen, Jerry Thomas and Tom Hutson. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2:00 PM until service time at St. Paul's United Methodist Church on Lexington Ave. in Monroe. Memorials may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1901 Lexington Ave., Monroe, LA 71201.

April 6, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

JAMES L. BROOKS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Services for Mr. James L. Brook will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, April 7, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Dr. John Traylor and Danny Kilcoyne will officiate. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Brooks passed away April 4, 2006, at the age of 93. He was born and raised in Monroe, LA, where he raised his family as well. He was a member of First Methodist Church of Monroe. James was a licensed mortician and manager of Davis Lawhead Funeral Home and Hixson Brothers Funeral Home until he retired. He was a member of the Monroe Kiwanis Club for over thirty years and his name was recently inscribed on the Tablet of Honor. He was a member of the Funeral Directors of Louisiana. He loved woodworking, fishing, hunting, and playing with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of sixty-six years, Ruby T. Brooks and children, James R. Brooks of Haughton, LA and Sherry Brooks Moseley and husband, Dr. Patterson W. Moseley of Orlando, FL. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Lisa Moseley Kennedy and husband, Kevin Kennedy of Orlando, FL, Jonathan Moseley and James Brooks Moseley of Fort Collins, CO and Holly Brooks Ingle and husband, Ricky Ingle of Simmsboro, LA and great grandchildren, Ashton and Anna Kennedy and Mary Elizabeth and Haley Ingle.Pallbearers will be Jonathan Moseley, Brooks Moseley, Mike Kilcoyne, Danny Kilcoyne, Kevin Kennedy, Terry Ray, Charles McKoin and A.D. Foreman. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Thursday, April 6, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

JOHN "BUDDY" CROSSER
Farrar Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA
Funeral services for Mr. John "Buddy" Crosser, 63, of Farmerville will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, April 7, 2006 at Farrar Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. John Dallalio officiating. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mr. Crosser, a retired salesman, died Tuesday, April 4, 2006. He is preceded in death by his father, William Floyd Crosser. Survivors are his mother, Emily Viola Crosser of Farmerville; wife, JoAnn Crosser of Farmerville; son, John Daniel Crosser and wife, Heather of Donaldsonville, LA; daughter, Tracy Booth and husband, James of Monroe; step-son, Jay Thomas of West Monroe; brother, Freddy Crosser of Monroe; two sisters: Shelby Smith of Tucson, AZ and Patsy Hollenshead of West Monroe; five grandchildren: Britney Crosser, Whitney Crosser, Jamie Booth, Michael Booth, and Lexington Crosser. Pallbearers are Richie Smith, Mike Wade, James Booth, William Crosser, John David Smith and David Hollenshead Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00PM Thursday at Farrar Funeral Home. Friends may send condolences to the family via our website www.farrarfh.com.

LAUREN KATHERINE HEMPHILL
Riser Funeral Home - Olla, LA
Services for Lauren Katherine Hemphill, 27, of Urania will be held at 2 PM, Thursday, April 6, 2006 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Olla with Rev. Curtis Carroll officiating. Interment will follow in the Urania Cemetery. Lauren was born in Alexandria on July 26, 1978 and died Tuesday, April 4, 2006. Survivors include her father and stepmother, Tommy and Jody Hemphill of Monroe; her mother and stepfather, Kitty and Pat McDougald of Urania; her sister and brother-in-law, Stephanie and Skipper Peavy of Walker; her nieces, Madison Peavy and Abby Peavy; her grandparents, Ruth and Mills Onellion of Alexandria and Devoyd and Lillie McDougald of Olla; her aunts and uncles, Mel and Marilyn Terrell of Jinks, OK, Sue and Hap Wood of The Woodlands, TX and Lynn and Hollis Gates of Monroe and her cousins, Katie Perkins, Shelly Burke, Nicki Terrell, Trey Terrell, Holly Abate, Ashley Gates and Jana Gates. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Bobbie Hemphill. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Keene, Jay Ivy, Ty Book, Brent James, Dennis Tarver, Roger Dobbs, Danny Ray Corley and Wayne Corley. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, Hwy 165, Olla, LA.

JERRY J. MORRIS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Mr. Jerry J. Morris, 52, of Monroe was born July 12, 1953 in Philadelphia, MS and died April, 5, 2006 in Monroe. Mr. Morris was employed in the construction business as a welder for many years. He had a great love for horses. Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Wendell Morris; brother, Johnnie "Big John" Morris and sister, Judy Morris. Jerry is survived by his mother, Joan Morris; daughter, Amber Thompson and husband, Jamie; son, Jason Morris and wife, Crystal; nephew, Sam Houston Morris; two stepgrandchildren, Whitney Dennison and Dakota Jones; sister-in-law, Carol Morris and Jerry's Canine Friend "Ruby". Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday, April 6, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, April 8, 2006 at McClain-Hayes Funeral Home, Philadelphia, MS. Interment to follow at Mars Hill Cemetery-Philadelphia, MS, with Rev. Lavon Boatner, Scotty Boatner and Randall Boatner officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday at McClain-Hayes Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Sam Morris, Jeremy Thompson, Donnie Boatner, Chris Boatner, Guy Morris and Larry Morris. Honorary Pallbearers will be Remy Cole Thompson and Dakota Lane Jones. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Southern Care Hospice and Jennifer Sturdivant (Jerry's Nurse) for their care during his illness.

MYRA PITTMAN OLIPHANT
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Myra Pittman Oliphant, 84, of Delhi will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, April 6, 2006 in the Chapel of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Rev. Wesley Pittman will officiate. Burial will be in the Epps Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Mrs. Oliphant died Tuesday. She was a native of Enterprise and a member of the Baptist Faith. She is preceded in death by her husband, Elmer K. Oliphant and parents, Andrew Levi Pittman and Lorena Ruth Holmes Pittman.

She is survived by a daughter, Pamela Tweddle and husband, James "Jimmy" of Delhi; granddaughters, Shelley and her husband, Larry "Moose" Redden and Candice and husband, Paul Ogden; great-grandchildren, Brad Hutchinson, Allie Ogden, Andy Redden and Cade Redden; sister, Vermell McPherson of Benton, LA; brother-in-law, Robert Oliphant and wife, Bonnie of Harrisonburg, LA; sister-in-law, Maudell Oliphant of Dayton, TX; a special cousin, A. A. Holmes of Epps, LA and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Kevin Holmes, Jimmy Holmes, Scott McPherson, Clayton Cooper, Leo Coleman and Ken Loftin. The family would like to express special thanks to Dr. Corey Albritton, Tracy, Othell, Kristine, Lowery and Chasady, and to the many friends for their phone calls, visits, food, cards, concern and prayers. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Little Creek Baptist Church, 2441 Mitchiner Road, Epps, LA 71237. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our website at www.coxfuneral.com.

JAMES PAUL "HOSSY" SMITH
Gill First National Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA
Services for James Paul "Hossy" Smith, 81, of Liddieville, LA will be held Thursday, April 6, 2006 2:00 PM at Boeuf River Baptist Church, Liddieville, with Rev. Jimmy Harper and Rev. Bobby Brown officiating. Interment will follow in the Ogden Cemetery in Liddieville under the direction of Gill First National in Winnsboro. Mr. Smith was born in Liddieville on January 15, 1925 and died April 4, 2006 at his residence. He was a member of Boeuf River Baptist Church, a retired farmer and a veteran of World War II having served in the Army. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman who took great pleasure in sharing his hunting experiences with family and friends. Mr. Smith also coached teams in the Dixie Youth Baseball League during the 1960's. Survivors include his wife of fifty-four years, Dorothy; their children, Gwen Horne and husband, John, Debbie Wood, Jerry Wayne Smith and wife, Pam, Kenneth Smith, Kathy Price and husband, David, Roger Smith and wife, Michelle, Donald Smith, all of Winnsboro, James Paul "Buddy" Smith and wife, Norma of Gilbert, Brenda Cook and husband Jay, of Longview, TX, Glenda Phillips and husband Roy, of Minden and Rodney Smith of Baskin. Hossy is also survived by a brother, T. L. Smith of Pineville, two sisters; Irene Wiggins and Jeannette Neal both of Winnsboro, nineteen grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Gilbert Sims, Ed Roberts, Glassell Morris, Danny Davis, Harroll Russell, William Neal, Robert "Buddy" Wiggins, and Tim Williams. The family extends a special thanks to Dr. Donald Hammett and the staff of Cornerstone Hospital and Hospice Care Resources. Also, a special thanks to Sue McNease who has been a blessing to the family.

Dorothy D. Blackmon, 81
DELHI — Dorothy Davis Blackmon, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Newton Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Cox infant
TALLULAH — The infant son of Tammie Cox died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Ruth L. Engle, 94
Ruth L. Engle of Monroe, a retired secretary with Dr Pepper Bottling Co. in Shreveport, died March 28. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Sybil 'Dee' Evans, 77
Sybil Dwiana "Dee" Evans of Monroe, a retired nurse, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Lakeshore Baptist Church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Odell Grimble, 80
WINNSBORO — Odell Grimble, a retired truck driver, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Leroy Jones, 65
WINNSBORO — Leroy Jones, a pipeline employee, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Mary Essie Lovell, 83
BASTROP — Mary Essie Lovell, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Memorial Methodist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

J. Earl Mathus, 90
J. Earl Mathus of Ouachita Parish, retired owner of Earl's Engine Service, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

L.V. Maxwell, 78
L.V. Maxwell of Monroe, a retired machinist with The News-Star, died Monday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Richard Mock, 82
Richard Mock of Monroe, a truck driver, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Calvin Myers, 77
Calvin Myers of Monroe, an oil and gas consultant, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Fred Price, 93
Fred Price of West Monroe, retired co-owner of Dr Pepper Bottling Co., died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Joe L. 'Jay' Ratcliff, 91
MONTEREY — Joe Lewis "Jay" Ratcliff, retired from the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Eva Church of God. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

James P. Smith Sr., 81
LIDDIEVILLE — James P. "Hossy" Smith Sr., a farmer, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Beouf River Baptist Church. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be in Ogden Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Iris Kyles Washington, 48
Iris Kyles Washington of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at King Ollie Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Powell Street Extension Cemetery.

Edward C. Woodard, 76
RUSTON — Edward C. Woodard, retired from the city of Ruston, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

Previously Acknowledged
Cain, Pamela Rose: 11 a.m. Saturday, Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church, Monroe.
Fleetwood, Frances Woods: 11 a.m. Saturday, Summerdale Church of Christ, Summerdale, Ala.
Leonard, Ruby Nell: 11 a.m. Saturday, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Littlefield, Inez Scott: 10 a.m. today, Kilbourne United Methodist Church, Kilbourne.
McQuiller, Jack Elwood: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe.
Oliphant, Myra P.: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
Ragland, Mattie Mae: 10 a.m. today, Pioneer Baptist Church.
Shows, Eula Lee: 2 p.m. Friday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Washington, Parker: 11 a.m. today, Unity Church of God in Christ, Monroe.
Williams, Myles: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul Methodist Church, Monroe.

April 7, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Doris Bacon Bray Dickinson
July 8, 1935~April 7, 2005
Our Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother, Grandmother & Friend

MARGARET RICHARDSON HARDAWAY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, LA
Margaret Richardson Hardaway, a resident of Monroe, LA and a native of Ruston, LA, died at her residence, Thursday April 6, 2006. Mrs. Hardaway was a graduate of Ruston High School and LA. Tech University. She was active with the Monroe Garden Club, the Miss Louisiana Pageant Foundation and had served with the board of the Northeast Louisiana Chapter of A.R.C.O. Visitation will be at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel from 12:00 Noon until religious services at 2:00 PM Saturday April 8, 2006. Interment will be at Pines Memorial Cemetery in Ruston, LA. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joel G. Hardaway; parents, Camille and J.W. Richardson. Mrs. Hardaway is survived by her sister, Jan Arst and husband, Sanford of Baton Rouge, LA; a niece, Margaret Rose Arst of Hattiesburg, MS; a nephew, Simon Chapman Arst of Oxford, MS and aunt and uncle, Verion and Jack Minter of Hattiesburg, MS and several cousins. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to a charity of your choice.

MR. JAMES R. HARWELL
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral Services for Mr. James R. Harwell, 68, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, April 8, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Mark Fenn officiating. Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM Sunday, April 9, 2006, at the Greenwood Cemetery in Pineville, LA with Rev. R. Don Ross officiating. Mr. Harwell died April 5, 2006 at his residence in West Monroe. He was a graduate of Bolton High School in Alexandria, LA. Mr. Harwell was retired from the Union Pacific/Missouri Pacific Railroad, following forty-one years of service as a conductor and brakeman. Mr. Harwell was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Rufus and Mary Ann Harwell; sister, Louise McSpadden and husband, Sam; brother, Frank R. Harwell Jr. and wife, Roxie and stepson, Curtis Gullette. Survivors include his wife, Donna LaCaze Harwell; brother, Dixie Harwell of South Carolina; stepdaughter, Bonnie Chavers; nieces, Mary Lynn Holmes, Janet Mayeaux and Penny Abraham and nephews, Christopher Holmes, Wyatt Mayeaux, Waylon Mayeaux and Benjamin Abraham.
Pallbearers will be Chris Holmes, Russell Abraham, James W. Holmes, Jr. and Randy Mayeaux. Honorary Pallbearer will be Steve Bass. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday, April 7, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe and from 10:00 AM until 1:30 PM Sunday, April 9, 2006, at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, 701 Jackson Street, Alexandria, LA 71301. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army at 105 Hart Street, Monroe, LA 71201 or to the Humane Society of Monroe at 920 Freight Drive, Monroe, LA 71203.

MR. J. EARL MATHUS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. J. Earl Mathus, 90, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, April 7, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe, with Rev. Neil Everett officiating. Interment to follow at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe. Mr. Mathus was born August 27, 1915, in Vernon, TX and died April 5, 2006, in West Monroe. Mr. Mathus was employed with Schlumberger Oil Service for many years, and was owner operator of Earl's Engine Service. He was also a member of First Christian Church. Mr. Mathus was preceded in death by his first wife, Tiny D. Mathus; parents, Charles and Alice Mathus; grandson, John K. Statham and stepson, James M. Shipp, Jr. Mr. Mathus is survived by his wife, Margaret Calloway Mathus; sister, Velma Obera Dupuy; daughter, Earline Mathus Statham and husband, Rod; son, Billy W. Mathus and wife, Shirley C.; stepson, Wayne Shipp and wife, Annette; step daughter-in—law, Kay Shipp; ten grandchildren, Rodney E. Statham, Richard W. Statham, Kevin W. Mathus, Keith R. Mathus, Kelly Mathus, Bryan Shipp, Jim Shipp, Robert Shipp, Nora Shipp Richardson and Allison Shipp; twelve great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Mathus grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until service time.

JEANETTE MOORE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Jeanette Moore, 60, of West Monroe, LA, will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 8, 2006, at the Pleasant Valley Assembly of God Church, Downsville, LA. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Moore was born April 27, 1945, in Monroe, LA and passed away April 5, 2006, in Alexandria, LA. Mrs. Moore was of the Assembly of God faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Elizabeth Frost; a sister, Carolyn Rogers and her brother, Kenneth Frost. Mrs. Moore is survived by her three sons, Terry Ford and wife, Tammy, Glenn Ford and wife, Mickala and Brian Moore; her three sisters, Joyce Rodriguez and husband, Fred, Patsy Butler and husband, James Ronnie and Debbie Bridges and husband, Robert; her six brothers, David Frost and wife, Mary, Johnny Frost, Randy Frost, Roger Frost, Ricky Frost and Bruce Frost and wife, Becky; and a number of nieces and nephews; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was loved greatly and will be missed dearly. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5:00 until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA.

JOHN CALVIN BRYCE MYERS
Mulhearn Funeral Home
Graveside services for Mr. John Calvin Bryce Myers, 77, of Monroe, will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 8, 2006, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Rev. Bruce Rux will officiate. Mr. Myers died April 5, 2006, after a lengthy illness. A graduate of Midwestern College, he was a United States Air Force veteran, and a member of the American Petroleum Institute. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline "Sis" Barringer Myers. He is survived by his daughter, Lucinda Gail Myers of Monroe, LA; sons, Robert Calvin Myers of Rowlett, TX, and Scott Wayne Myers of Birmingham, AL; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.

FRED PRICE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Graveside services for Mr. Fred Price, 93, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, April 7, 2006 at Riverview Cemetery with Rev. Johnny Hankins officiating. Mr. Price died Wednesday, April 5, 2006. He was co-owner of Dr. Pepper Bottling Company and a member of the Rotary Club. Fred was preceded in death by a daughter, Sally Duffey. Survivors include his wife, Lois Price; daughters, Neva Maples and Terry Garoby; stepson, Jim Cullipher; brother, Harold Price; sister, Eloise Redd and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Tiger Garoby, Berry Maples, Dannye Parks, A.J. Dilley, Cliff Bauer and H.V. Shaw. Honorary pallbearers will be Eugene Brown, Charles Cason and "Bubba" Shaw.

Odessa P. Box, 78
WINNSBORO — Odessa P. Box, a retired sales clerk, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Epps Cemetery.

Dorothy Tully Brazzel, 86
Dorothy Tully Brazzel of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

James L. Brooks, 93
James L. Brooks of Monroe, a retired embalmer and funeral director, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Earnest Carson Jr., 77
OAK RIDGE — Earnest Carson Jr., a retired bus driver, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Bethany Church, Oak Ridge. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Cedar Grove CME Cemetery, Oak Ridge, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Mary Coleman, 76
OAK RIDGE — Mary Coleman, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Alexander No. 2 Missionary Baptist Church, Oak Ridge. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

John 'Buddy' Crosser, 63
FARMERVILLE — John "Buddy" Crosser, a salesman, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Emma Davis, 91
TALLULAH — Emma Davis died March 29. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at East Star Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be at New Oakwood Cemetery.

Lynn Evans, 68
SICILY ISLAND — Lynn Evans, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, Sicily Island. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Dorothy Jenkins Fields, 65
Dorothy Annette Jenkins Fields of Monroe, retired from the Monroe City Schools System, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe, and wake services from 6-7 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Dotsie Fields, 88
FARMERVILLE — Dotsie Fields, a homemaker, died March 29. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Robert Wayne Fisher, 55
OAK GROVE — Robert Wayne Fisher, a manager, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilbourne Baptist Church, Kilbourne. Burial will be at 3:30 p.m. today at Clarkson Cemetery, Clarkson, Miss., under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Charles Foster Jr., 63
TALLULAH — Charles Foster Jr. died Saturday. Services are noon Saturday at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Wake service is 6-7 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at New Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Richard A. Fourd, 64
RUSTON — Richard A. Fourd, formerly of Mansfield, a truck driver, died Wednesday. Services will be at a later date under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Ronald Hall, 52
RAYVILLE. — Ronald Hall, a laborer, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial will be at Royal Blue Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Levoyd Hutchinson, 65
MER ROUGE — Levoyd Hutchinson, a farmer, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Galilee Baptist Church, Collinston. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at Trousdale Hill Cemetery.

Leroy T. Jones, 65
WINNSBORO — Leroy T. Jones, a retired pipeliner, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Chase Pentecostal Church, Chase. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Velma Lee King, 95
BASTROP — Velma Lee King, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at The Original Second Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be at Jerusalem Cemetery, Mer Rouge.

J. Earl Mathus, 90
J. Earl Mathus of Ouachita Parish, retired owner of Earl's Engine Service, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until service time. Burial will be at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens.

Parnell McClaine, 71
FERRIDAY — Parnell McClaine, a homemaker, died March 30. Services are noon Saturday at St. Rest Baptist Church, Ferriday. Burial will be at Ferriday Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Katie B. Pargoud, 94
Katie B. Robinson Pargoud of Monroe, a beautician, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Fred Price, 93
Fred Price of West Monroe, retired co-owner of Dr. Pepper Bottling Co., died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10:30 a.m. today at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Alice Robinson, 55
TALLULAH — Alice Robinson died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 7:30-8:30 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be at New Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.

Obadiah Simmons Sr., 86
WESTLAND, Mich. — Obadiah Simmons Sr., formerly of Choudrant, retired from Perfection Heat Treating Co., died Monday. Services are noon today at Middlebelt Baptist Church, Inkster, Mich. Burial will be at United Memorial Garden, Plymouth, Mich., under the direction of Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home, Westland.

Lucille Stewart, 93
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Lucille Stewart, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tenannt Funeral Home, Rayville.

Matt Turner, 95
RAYVILLE — Matt Turner, a laborer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tenannt Funeral Home, Rayville.

Andrea Williams, 43
HUTTIG, Ark. — Andrea Williams died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Reddick Funeral Home, Camden, Ark.

Louise Williams, 94
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Louise Williams died March 27. Services are noon Saturday at New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial will be at New Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Previously Acknowledged
Blackmon, Dorothy Davis: 10 a.m. today, Newton Baptist Church.
Cain, Pamela Rose: 11 a.m. Saturday, Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church, Monroe.
Engle, Ruth L.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe.
Fleetwood, Frances Woods: 11 a.m. Saturday, Summerdale Church of Christ, Summerdale, Ala.
Leonard, Ruby Nell: 11 a.m. Saturday, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Lovell, Mary Essie: 2 p.m. today, Memorial Methodist Church, Bastrop.
Mock, Richard: 1 p.m. today, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Shows, Eula Lee: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Washington, Iris Kyles: 11 a.m. today, King Ollie Baptist Church, Monroe.
Williams, Myles: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul Methodist Church, Monroe.
Woodard, Edward C.: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

April 8, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

LYNN EVANS
Young's Funeral Home - Ferriday, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Lynn Evans, 68 ,of Sicily Island, LA will be held at First United Methodist Church, Sicily Island on Saturday, April 8, 2006 at 2:00 PM with Bro. Bill Foster officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Park Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home Ferriday. Mr. Evans was born on January 29, 1938 in Sicily Island, LA. He passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2006 in Sicly Island, La. He was owner and operator of Evans Trucking and Norris Springs Gravel Pit. Mr. Evans was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Sicily Island. He was also a Catahoula Parish Farm Bureau Board member and a member of the Lion's Club. He was preceded in death byparents, Joseph and Jessie Evans and Sister, Margie Ruth Evans Poe Survivors include: Wife of forty-six years-Linda Evans of Sicily Island, La. Daughter, Janet Nelson and husband Ben Nelson, Sr. of Sicily Island, La.Son, Joey Evans and wife Lora of Sicily Island, La.Son, Jerel Evans and wife Kim of Sicily Island, La.Brother, Roy Evans and wife Marilyn of Sicily Island, La.Sister, Rebecca Smith of Newellton, La. Grandchildren, Benji Nelson, Brady Lynn Nelson, Lauren Lynn Evans, Joseph Denman Evans, Devin Evans, Katelyn Evans, Jordyn Evans and Skylar RushGreat-grandchild, Zachary Kyle Clayton. The Pallbearers will be: Bill Brown, Bill Fletcher, Willard Kassel, Troy Nappier, Girault Bird, J.C. Patten, Sr., Tim Ford, and Kevin Evans. Honorary Pallbearers are Richard Price, Art Goode, Justin Nelson, Barry Jenkins, J.C. Gilbert, Heath Allbritton, Robert Price, Carl Book, Albert "K-Line" Patten, Myles Kipper, Donald Ashley and Charles Miller.

DOROTHY TULLY BRAZZEL
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mrs. Dorothy Tully Brazzel, 86, of Monroe, will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 9, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Cliff Walker officiating. Interment will be at 4:00 PM in Delhi Masonic Cemetery. Mrs. Brazzel was born September 4, 1919, in Sardis, MS, and died April 6, 2006, in Monroe, LA. She was a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Martin and Bertha Tully; three sisters; and two brothers. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Ralph K. Brazzel; son, Ken Brazzel and his wife Sandy of Hawaii; brother, Martin C. Tully and wife Dale of Homer, LA; sister, Hattie Lee Davidson of Lake Providence, LA; grandson, Paul Brazzel; and granddaughter, Kendra Conger and husband Jim; one great grandson; one great granddaughter. Pallbearers will be Bobby Hendrix, James Hendrix, Sr., Ronnie Walker, Dr. Mike Walker, Tanny Tully, and Ray Free. Visitation will be from 4 PM until 6 PM, Saturday, April 8, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

MARY JOSEPHINE THRUSH KILCOYNE
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
MARY JOSEPHINE THRUSH KILCOYNE, lived 85 years on this earth, and is now rejoicing in her eternal home, as of April 7, 2006, with her precious Savior, Jesus!
Born on January 24, 1921 in Oak Grove, Louisiana to John Cornelius and Bertha Bell Thrush, Mary is preceded in death by her faithful husband of fifty-one years, Joseph Michael Kilcoyne; sisters, Vadis Bienz and Laura Bell Trimble; brothers, Bill and Raymond Thrush. A faithful prayer warrior, loving, and selfless mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Mary is survived by her two sons, Joseph Michael Kilcoyne, Jr., and wife, Sharon of Ruston, Louisiana and Daniel Keith Kilcoyne, and wife, Susan of Pasadena, Texas; one daughter, Marian Margaret Kilcoyne Ray and husband, Terry of Maumelle, Arkansas; one sister, Ruby Brooks of Monroe, Louisiana; six grandsons, Daniel Keith Kilcoyne, Jr., and wife, Tiffany; Brian Alan Kilcoyne; Joseph Asa Ray, Justin Alan Ray, Nicholas Gibbs and Jonathan Gibbs; one granddaughter, Kristine Nicole Ray Katayama and husband, Fabio; and one great-granddaughter, Kaylee Claire Kilcoyne. A faithful member for over fifty years in Monroe, Louisiana's First Baptist Church, Mary also attended Maumelle, Arkansas' First Baptist Church since moving to Little Rock in 2004. She served the Lord through her local mission work and prayed and supported missionaries all over the world. Mary put others before herself and had an unconditional love for all people. She was remembered for saying, "If you don't have something nice to say about someone, don't say anything at all." A loyal employee of F. Strauss & Son for 30 years, Mary never missed a day of work before her retirement. Mary will be greatly missed by family, friends, and for the last ten years, her constant companion, "Princess." Her prayer would be that anyone who does not have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, would come to know Him. "For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is a gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast." Ephesians 2:8-9. Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 on Sunday, April 9, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, Louisiana. The celebration of her life will be Monday, April, 10th at 10:00 a.m. in Mulhearn's chapel.

Ollie K. Brown, 93
BATON ROUGE — Ollie K. Brown, formerly of Ferriday, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton.

Betty Jo Poole Finley, 74
MONTEREY — Betty Jo Poole Finley, a retired farmer, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lone Pine Cemetery, Eva.

Odell Grimble, 80
WINNSBORO — Odell Grimble, a retired truck driver, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First Zion Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Bell Union Cemetery under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

James R. Harwell, 68
James R. Harwell of West Monroe, a retired conductor with Missouri Pacific and Union Pacific Railroad, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, and 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Alexandria. Graveside service is 2 p.m. Sunday in Greenwood Cemetery, Pineville.

H.B. 'Knocky' Haygood, 70
HARRISONBURG — H.B. "Knocky" Haygood, a retired minister, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Myers Bend Pentecostal Church, Jonesville. Visitation is 6 p.m. today until service time Sunday at the church. Burial will be in Harrisonburg Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Marvalee Jurls, 82
Marvalee Jurls of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Newton Baptist Church, Delhi. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jeanette Moore, 60
Jeanette Moore of West Monroe, a beautician, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Pleasant Valley Assembly of God Church, Downsville. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

John Calvin Myers, 77
John Calvin Myers of Monroe, an oil and gas consultant, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

James L. Peppers, 36
OLLA — James "Jimmy" Lavelle Peppers, a painter, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

Glenda Mae Rushing, 58
RAYVILLE — Glenda Mae Rushing, a deputy with Richland Parish Detention Center, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial will be at Stevenson Cemetery near Rayville. Arrangements are under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Previously acknowledged
Box, Odessa P.: 10 a.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Cain, Pamela Rose: 11 a.m. today, Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church, Monroe.
Carson Jr., Earnest: 1 p.m. today, New Bethany Church, Oak Ridge.
Coleman, Mary: 11 a.m. today, Alexander No. 2 Missionary Baptist Church, Oak Ridge.
Davis, Emma: 11 a.m. today, East Star Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Engle, Ruth L.: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe.
Evans, Lynn: 2 p.m. today, First United Methodist Church, Sicily Island.
Fields, Dorothy Jenkins: 11 a.m. today, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Fields, Dotsie: 11 a.m. today, St. John Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Fleetwood, Frances Woods: 11 a.m. today, Summerdale Church of Christ, Summerdale, Ala.
Foster Jr., Charles: noon today, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Hall, Ronald: 11 a.m. Monday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville.
Hutchinson, Levoyd: 2 p.m. today, Galilee Baptist Church, Collinston.
Jones, Leroy T.: 10 a.m. today, Chase Pentecostal Church, Chase.
King, Velma Lee: 2 p.m. today, The Original Second Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Leonard, Ruby Nell: 11 a.m. today, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe.
McClaine, Parnell: noon today, St. Rest Baptist Church, Ferriday.
Pargoud, Katie B. Robinson: 11 a.m. today, Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church, Monroe.
Robinson, Alice: 11 a.m. today, First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Williams, Andrea: 11 a.m. today, Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Williams, Louise: noon today, New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Williams, Myles: 2 p.m. today, St. Paul Methodist Church, Monroe

April 9, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

PINKIE ANNE ADKINS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mrs. Pinkie Anne Adkins, 81, of Monroe, will be at 2 PM, Sunday, April 9, 2006, in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe. Her grandsons will officiate. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Mrs. Adkins was born June 6, 1924, in Mangham, LA, and died April 7, 2006, in Monroe, LA. She was a member of Swartz Church of Christ. Her husband, George M. Adkins, preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughters, Julia R. Guice and husband, Olen of Pioneer, LA, Gail Adkins of Monroe and Susan Adkins of Monroe; three grandchildren; and several great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 1 PM until service time Sunday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel.

Marvalee Jurls
West Monroe, LA
A "Celebration of Life" service will be held for Marvalee Jurls, age 82, of West Monroe, LA (formerly of Basile, LA and Delhi, LA) on April 9, 2006. Services will be held at Newton Baptist Church, west of Delhi, LA off Hwy 80 at 3:00 P.M., Sunday, April 9, 2006, with Bro. Joe Kite and Bro. Eddie Shoemaker officiating. Mrs. Jurls passed away on April 7, 2006 at her home in West Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Sallie Hosea; her husband, C. G. "Pee Wee" Jurls; sister, Louise Peters; 2 brothers, Lonnie Hosea and Abe Hosea; son-in-law, Jake Ward. She was a dedicated homemaker, born on February 29, 1924 in Delhi, Louisiana. Marvalee loved the Lord and served Him at First Baptist Church of Basile for over 35 years. After moving to Delhi, 10 years ago, she attended Newton Baptist Church and was active until her health declined.
She is survived by her two children, Carolyn Jurls Ward and Chuck Jurls and wife Jessica; three sisters, Bessie Hogan, Edna McVay, Sallie Ruth Weems and her husband Clinton; one brother Claude Earl Hosea and wife Alice Joy; six grandchildren, Rhonda and Jim Harper, Kevin Ward, Cindy and Duane Cookson, Tyler Jurls, Jacob Jurls, and Blaise Jurls; six great grandchildren, Josh Martinez, Cody Martinez, Victoria Ward, Macy Ward, Lane Ward, Caden Cookson, and a multitude of family and friends she dearly loved.
Special thanks and God Bless You to her wonderful doctor, Scott Burkett and his sweet nurse Carol. Thanks also to Dr. Le, Hospice Care of Louisiana and everyone who has prayed, visited, called and helped us at this time.
Pallbearers will be: Mark Hosea, Bruce Weems, Danny McVay, Charlie Taylor, T-Wayne Hosea, and D-Wayne Hosea.
She was a devoted Christian mother and grandmother. Her memories live in the hearts of her children and grandchildren.
Services will be under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA
Visitation will be Sunday from 10 AM till time of service at Newton Baptist Church, Delhi, LA.

BOBBY R. TYREE
Mulhearn Funeral Rayville, LA.
Funeral services for Bobby R. Tyree, age 64, of Rayville, LA. will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 9, 2006 at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel in Rayville, LA. with Rev. Troy Dennard officiating. Burial will be in the Start Cemetery under the directions of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville.
Mr. Tyree graduated from Holly Ridge High School in 1960 and joined the Air Force. In 1962 he meet and married Audrey Benoit from Canada. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Audrey Benoit Tyree of Rayville; four children, Sandy Stanley and husband Glen of Start, Bryan Tyree and wife Jackie of Start, Sharon Marshall and husband David of Delhi and Denise Eppinette and husband Sid of Start, three sisters; Mable Warner of West Monroe, Helen Carter and Gale Cook of Rayville, one brother; Larry Tyree of Rayville and nine grandchildren; Jordan and Jarrett Stanley, Brooks and Tanner Tyree, Lauryn and Dalton Marshall, Drake, Chase and Lauryn Eppinette. Pallbears will be Chris Crowell, Kevin Eppinette,Charlie Baxter, Kenny Darnell, Fredie Yates, Robert Warner, James Warner and Eddie Carter. Visitation will be Sunday at the funeral home from 9:00 AM til service time.

Pinkie Anne Adkins, 81
Pinkie Anne Adkins of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. at the mausoleum. Internment will be in the mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Leon Dewitt Bailey, 57
Leon Dewitt Bailey of West Monroe, a contractor, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Dorothy Tully Brazzel, 86
Dorothy Tully Brazzel of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Delhi Masonic Cemetery.

Cobert Hogue, 74
FARMERVILLE — Cobert Hogue, a retired bricklayer, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday in Farmerville Recreation Center. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at Beulah Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial will be in Farmerville City Cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Mary Thrush Kilcoyne, 85
MAUMELLE, Ark. — Mary Thrush Kilcoyne, formerly of Monroe and a retired F. Strauss & Son employee, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Ralph 'Cap' McIntyre, 87
OAK GROVE — Ralph "Cap" McIntyre, an oiler, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Goodwill Church of God. Burial will be in Red Wing Cemetery, Oak Grove, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Christopher Spearman, 27
Christopher Spearman of Monroe, a laborer, died Feb. 17. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Monday in Magnolia Cemetery. Burial will be under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Betty Sue Tucker, 61
Betty Sue Tucker of Monroe, a beautician, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Bobby R. Tyree, 64
RAYVILLE — Bobby R. Tyree, a retired machinist, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until time for services. Burial will be in Start Cemetery.

Celia Bell Young, 95
DELHI — Celia Bell Young, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is noon until 5 p.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Brown, Ollie K.: 2 p.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Finley, Betty Jo Poole: 2 p.m. today, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Hall, Ronald: 11 a.m. Monday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville.
Harwell, James R: 2 p.m. Sunday, Greenwood Cemetery, Pineville.
Haygood, H.B. "Knocky": 2 p.m. today, Myers Bend Pentecostal Church, Jonesville

April 10, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

LEON DEWITT BAILEY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Leon Dewitt Bailey, 57, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday April 11, 2006 at Lapine Assembly Church of God in West Monroe with Rev. Mildred Lenard officiating. Burial will be in the Lapine Assembly Church of God Cemetery.
Mr. Bailey died April 7, 2006 at his residence in West Monroe. He was a member of the Lapine Assembly of God in West Monroe. Survivors include his mother, Marie Bailey, children, JR Bailey and wife Lori, Pam Ford and husband James, Steve Kelly Bailey and wife Recce, and Donald Ellis Bailey and wife Shelia, sister, Charlene Foster and husband Tommy, best friend Greg Anderson, fiancée Dee Williams, ten grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Grady Foster, Jr., Mike Gates, John Rice, Bubba Foster, Virgil Chavers, and Cecil McMillon. Visitation will be from 4:30 P.M. Monday April 10, 2006 until service time on Tuesday at Lapine Assembly Church of God.

LUCILLE LEWIS STEWART
Mrs. Lucille Lewis Stewart, 93 family matriarch entered into eternal rest on April 4, 2006. She is the widow of the late Reverend James Stewart, Sr., Rayville, La. they were married for fifty six years. Services will be held Tuesday, April 11, 2006, 12:00 Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Rayville, La. Mrs. Stewart, a mild mannered woman worked diligently in her church, Pine Hill B. C., Rayville, La. and her community where she nurtured many children in addition to her own. She is survived by two sons and five daughters, James, Jr., Chicago, ILL. Bettye Spears (Samuel), Shreveport, La., Luella Harris, Monroe, La., Daisy Wilson, Lake Providence, La., Wilma (W. J.) Purnell, Royal, Ark., Samuel Stewart, Houston, Tx. and Annie Ruth (Prince) Staten, Monroe, La. Grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews will truly miss her. Mrs. Stewart a Christian lady with a beautiful smile and a helpful spirit leaves a legacy to be remembered by many.
Wakes will be held 1:00 PM until 3PM Monday, April 10, 2006 at Progressive Baptist Church, Lake Providence, La. and 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday at Pine Hill Baptist Church, Rayville, La. "To know her was to love her"

ROSIA LEE TAYLOR
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Rosia Lee Taylor, 78, of Point, LA, will be at 10:00 AM, on Tuesday, April 11th, 2006, in the Point Assembly of God with Pastor Louis Bartett officiating. Interment will follow in Acree Cemetery in Point, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Taylor was born on August 6th, 1927, in Union Parish and passed away at her residence on April 8th, 2006, following a short illness. A homemaker and loving mother, she was a long-time member of the Point Assembly of God Church. Preceding her in death was her husband, Dennis Taylor, her parents, James and Rosa Sullivan McLeod, and her two brothers, Robert and Henry McLeod. Survivors include her daughter, Elizabeth Taylor Turnage; her four sons, Larry Taylor, Jerry Taylor, Alvin K. Taylor, and Bruce Taylor; eight grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; her three sisters, Alva Tidwell, Telitha Hinton, and Jimmie Lynn Patrick; and a number of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, April 10th, 2006, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.

BETTY SUE TUCKER
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Betty Sue Tucker, 61, of Monroe, will be at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, April 11, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will be in Frostown Cemetery. Betty was born November 9, 1944, in Frostown, LA, and died April 8, 2006, after a valiant fight with cancer. She was owner and hairstylist of the Tower of Beauty for more than 30 years and will be missed by her many friends and patrons. She was preceded in death by her father, William T. Jordan, and sister, Audria Fay Jordan. She is survived by her mother, Warner F. Jordan. She will be especially missed by Johnny Carl Parkerson and his sons, Stuart Parkerson and wife Melissa, Carl Parkerson and wife Dewanna, and Gary Parkerson; daughter, Terri Parkerson; and grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Kathy Sanders, Shirley Brown, Annette Berry, Suzanne Ratz, Bonnie Smith, Delorise Kvaternik, and Connie Burnes. Honorary pallbearers will be all former Tower of Beauty hairdressers. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Monday, April 10, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Mary Gertrude Alwell, 75
FERRIDAY — Mary Gertrude Alwell, a Western Union clerk, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Peace Cemetery, Larto.

James Richard Rhymes, 81
SAREPTA — James Richard Rhymes, formerly of Jonesboro, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bailey Mortuary, Springhill. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery.

Theodra Mae Welch, 85
Theodra Mae Welch, a postal clerk, of Monroe, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is noon-5 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Billie Jean White, 72
FOREST — Billie Jean White, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery, Forest. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Previously acknowledged
Hall, Ronald: 11 a.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville.
Hogue, Cobert: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Farmerville Recreation Center.
Kilcoyne, Mary Thrush: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Spearman, Christopher: 10 a.m. today, Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.
Young, Celia Bell: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi.

April 11, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Angela McDaniels Blake
July 18, 1961 - April 11, 2005
I thank my God upon every remembrance of you. Phil 1:3
The Blake, McDaniels and Carroll Families

Mary Gertrude Alwell, 76
FERRIDAY — Mary Gertrude Alwell, a Western Union clerk, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Peace Cemetery, Larto.

Leon Dewitt Bailey, 57
Leon Dewitt Bailey of West Monroe died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Lapine Assembly Church of God in West Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Holli Nicole Crockett, 21
BASTROP Holli Nicole Crockett, a veterinarian's assistant, died Sunday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Harmony Baptist Church, Bastrop, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is scheduled from 5-9 p.m. today at the church.

Julia Blaney DeJong, 99
HARRISONBURG — Julia Blaney DeJong, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Birds Creek Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial is at Old Pine Cemetery, Sicily Island under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home of Winnsboro.

Dennis Minor, 65
RUSTON — Dennis Minor, a professor, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston.

Joshua Allen Parnell, 17
CHOUDRANT — Joshua Allen Parnell, a student, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Choudrant. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Burial is at Sibley Cemetery.

Rosia Lee Taylor, 78
DOWNSVILLE — Rosia Lee Taylor, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Point Assembly of God Church. Burial will follow at Acree Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Betty Sue Tucker, 61
Betty Sue Tucker of Monroe, a beautician, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe. Burial will follow at Frostown Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Hogue, Cobert: 1 p.m. today, Farmerville Recreation Center.
Rhymes, James Richard: 11 a.m. today, Bailey Mortuary, Springhill.
Welch, Theodra Mae: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
White, Billie Jean: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Young, Celia Bell: 1 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi

April 12, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

LORENE LISENBY ADAMS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Lorene Lisenby Adams, 87, of West Monroe will be at 10:00 AM Friday, April 14, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. George Bonner officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Mrs. Adams was born May 1, 1918 in Olla, LA and passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2006, at West Monroe Guest House, in West Monroe, LA. She and her husband, Everette Ray Adams, were the owners and operators of Adams Enterprises in Monroe, LA. She was a member of Forest Glade Baptist Church. Mrs. Adams was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Ray Adams; parents, Joseph Cary and Mary McCartney Lisenby; sisters, Lois Gilliman, Gladys Markland, and Jewel Ourso; brothers, Chalma, Cary, Clyde, and Gradon Lisenby.
Mrs. Adams is survived by her stepson, Martin Gaudet of West Monroe; sisters-in-law, Mary D. Lisenby of West Monroe, and Donney Lisenby of Vidalia, LA; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. She is also survived by her wonderful, caring, kind, Christian, and beautiful neighbor, Sally Gore. We don't know what we would have done without her. Pallbearers will be Ronald Sammons, Carlton Smith, R.L. Johnson, Charles Upton, Shelby McManus, and Lee Gardner. Visitation will be Thursday, April 13, 2006 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, 300 McMillan Rd., West Monroe, LA. Sincere thanks to Sally Gore, West Monroe Guest House, Glenwood Hospital, and all the wonderful nurses and aids.

EDWARD ARTHUR LAFOE, JR.
Boone-Wells Funeral Home - Greenville, MS
Funeral services for Edward Arthur LaFoe, Jr., age 86, of Greenville, MS will be Thursday, 3:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church, Greenville. Burial will be in Greenville Cemetery under the direction of Boone-Wells Funeral Home, Greenville. Mr. LaFoe was born in Greenville and graduated from the Columbia Military Academy in Columbia, TN in 1938. He then attended MS State University before entering the U.S. Army Air Corp serving during WWII. After his discharge, he made his home in Metcalfe where he was engaged in farming and married to Martha Virginia Wilson of Lake Village, AR. She preceded him in death, and he retired from farming in 1993. He was an active member of First Presbyterian Church where he served as deacon and elder. He was a member of the Greenville Rotary Club, a longtime member of the Washington County Drainage Commission where he was currently serving as president, and a member of the Ashbrook Fraternal Hunting Club. The family will receive friends Wednesday, 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Boone-Wells Funeral Home and 1:30 until 3:00 PM, Thursday at First Presbyterian Church, Greenville. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church.

Laveda Mary Cornwell, 82
RAYVILLE — Laveda Mary Cornwell, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Robbie G. Ferrington, 48
WINNSBORO — Robbie G. Ferrington, a truck driver, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Oleeta Fitts, 88
RUSTON — Oleeta Fitts, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston.

Lorene Hardy, 98
JONESBORO — Lorene Hardy died Tuesday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Harmony Cemetery, Magnolia, Ark. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Wayne Herren, 72
VIENNA — Wayne Herren, a Lincoln Parish teacher, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Grace United Methodist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Harmony Chapel Cemetery, Hico, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Lula Jackson, 82
Lula Jackson of Monroe, a custodian, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Luke Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Terri L. Jackson, 48
DESTREHAN — Terri L. Jackson, formerly of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Crossroads Baptist Church Cemetery, Grayson.

Dennis E. Minor, 65
RUSTON — Dennis E. Minor, a retired professor at Louisiana Tech University, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Minnie Elkins Moring, 90
SPEARSVILLE — Minnie Lou Elkins Moring, a retired nurse's aide, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Johnnie Lee Nichols, 82
Johnnie Lee Holmes Nichols of Monroe, a retired food service worker, died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. today at New Light Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Weldon 'Dick' Terry, 91
VIDALIA — Weldon "Dick" Terry died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Theodra Mae Welch, 85
Theodra Mae Welch of Monroe, a postal clerk, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Barbara F. Wright, 69
Barbara Flewellen Wright of Monroe, a retired licensed practical nurse, died Friday. Memorial services are 6 p.m. Thursday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Crockett, Holli Nicole: 2 p.m. today, Harmony Baptist Church, Bastrop.
DeJong, Julia Blaney: 10 a.m. today, Birds Creek Baptist Church.
Parnell, Joshua Allen: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church in Choudrant.

April 13, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

EDWARD ARTHUR LAFOE, JR.
Boone-Wells Funeral Home - Greenville, MS
Funeral services for Edward Arthur LaFoe, Jr., age 86, of Greenville, MS will be Thursday, 3:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church, Greenville. Burial will be in Greenville Cemetery under the direction of Boone-Wells Funeral Home, Greenville. Mr. LaFoe was born in Greenville and graduated from the Columbia Military Academy in Columbia, TN in 1938. He then attended MS State University before entering the U.S. Army Air Corp serving during WWII. After his discharge, he made his home in Metcalfe where he was engaged in farming and married to Martha Virginia Wilson of Lake Village, AR. She preceded him in death, and he retired from farming in 1993. He was an active member of First Presbyterian Church where he served as deacon and elder. He was a member of the Greenville Rotary Club, a longtime member of the Washington County Drainage Commission where he was currently serving as president, and a member of the Ashbrook Fraternal Hunting Club. Survivors include his three sons, E.A. "Bud" LaFoe, III and wife, Lynn of Leland, MS, J. Wilson LaFoe and wife, Marcella of Jackson, MS and J. Macon LaFoe and wife, Cheryl of Monroe, LA and seven grandchildren, Jennifer LaFoe, Martha LaFoe, Merritt LaFoe, John W. LaFoe, J. Macon LaFoe, II (Casey), Thomas E. LaFoe and C. Gregory LaFoe. The family will receive friends from 1:30 until 3:00 PM, Thursday at First Presbyterian Church, Greenville. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church.

MARTHA "BITSY" WILTON McHENRY NADLER
Wilbert Funeral Home - Plaquemine, LA
Martha "Bitsy" Wilton McHenry Nadler, a resident of Plaquemine, died Saturday evening, April 8, 2006 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 83 and a native of Monroe. Visiting at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine on Tuesday April 11, 2006 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Visiting at Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, Plaquemine, on Wednesday from 9:00 AM until religious service at 10:00 AM conducted by the Rev. Jim Shortess. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. She is survived by a daughter, Genevieve "Genny" and husband, Ford Thomas; two sons, William S. and wife, Diana Nadler and Neal McHenry and wife, Elizabeth Nadler; a sister, Marguerite Godwin and grandchildren, Kim Nadler Davis, Billy Nadler, Scottie Thomas, Margo Thomas, William Thomas, Nathan Yolles, Aaron Yolles and Ben Yolles; and a great grandchildren, Ryleigh Davis. She was preceded in death by her parents, Neal and Marjorie McHenry and husband, William Smitha Nadler, Sr. She was a member of Kappa Delta sorority, Les Etudientes and Episcopal Church Women.

Lorene Lisenby Adams, 87
Lorene Lisenby Adams of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Internment will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Prentiss H. Boyd, 86
Prentiss Harold Boyd of Monroe, a retired self-employed business owner and an Osterland Recreation Center employee, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Roosevelt Brown, 69
OAK RIDGE — Roosevelt Brown, a farmer, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

William 'Bill' Brown, 75
RUSTON — William "Bill" Brown, formerly of Monroe, a laborer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Larry E. Burt, 59
NATCHEZ, Miss. — Larry E. Burt, retired from the Natchez Fire Department, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Robbie G. Ferrington, 48
GILBERT — Robbie Glen Ferrington, a truck driver, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Christian Fellowship Church near Chase. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery, Jigger, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Jowanda Gayden, 36
HOUSTON — Jowanda Gayden, formerly of Mangham, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Roger Gervais, 68
CHASE — Roger Gervais, a retired aircraft manufacturer engineer, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6 p.m. Friday at the residence in Chase. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Elbert Henderson, 70
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Elbert Henderson, a farmer, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Northside Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be Way-A-Way Cemetery.

Mary Hines, 45
Mary Hines of Monroe, a cook, died Monday. Services are noon Saturday at St. Mary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Powell Street Extension Cemetery.

Everett 'Jeff' Hunt, 64
WINNFIELD — Everett Jefferson "Jeff" Hunt, a physical therapist, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Winnfield. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Pineville, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Dorothy Dean Johnson, 73
RUSTON — Dorothy Dean Johnson, a retired custodian, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Hilly. Visitation is 2 p.m. until 4:45 p.m. today at King Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Eneice Johnson, 81
RAYVILLE — Eneice Johnson, a retired schoolteacher, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial will be in Royal Blue Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Georgie Sawyer Laing, 68
BASTROP — Georgie Sawyer Laing, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday at Stevenson Cemetery near Bastrop. Visitation is 10 a.m. until noon Friday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Rev. Johnny B. Lee, 86
The Rev. Johnny B. Lee of Monroe, a truck driver, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Gracie Matlock, 71
OAK GROVE — Gracie Matlock, a homemaker, died April 5. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Church of God in Christ, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Southside Cemetery, Oak Grove, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

James Lee McElroy, 51
MARION — James Lee McElroy, a roofer, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mount Union Baptist Church, Marion. Burial will be at Concord Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Minnie Lou Moring, 90
SPEARSVILLE — Minnie Lou Moring, a retired nurse's aide, died Tuesday. Services are 1:30 p.m. today at Mount Union Baptist Church, Spearsville. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Helen Roberson, 83
Helen Roberson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Plum Hill Baptist Church, Eros. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Leon Robinson, 77
Leon Robinson of Monroe, a mechanic, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Myrie Straughter, 82
MANGHAM — Myrie Straughter, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Weldon 'Dick' Terry, 91
VIDALIA — Weldon "Dick" Terry, a veteran with the U.S. Navy, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia. Visitation is 1 p.m. Friday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Natchez City Cemetery.

Matt Turner, 95
RAYVILLE — Matt Turner, a farmer, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove No. 2 Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Previously Acknowledged
Cornwell, Laveda Mary: 2 p.m. today, Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro.
Fitts, Oleeta: 2 p.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Hardy, Lorene: 1 p.m. today, Harmony Cemetery, Magnolia, Ark.
Herren, Wayne: 1 p.m. today, Grace United Methodist Church, Ruston.
Jackson, Lula: 11 a.m. today, St. Luke Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Jackson, Terri L.: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Minor, Dr. Dennis E.: 10 a.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Wright, Barbara Flewellen: 6 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

April 14, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

PRENTISS HAROLD BOYD
Mulhearn Funeral Home

Sterlington Road, Monroe

Funeral services for Mr. Prentiss Harold Boyd, 85, of Monroe will be at 2:00 PM Saturday, April 15, 2006, at North Monroe Baptist Church with Dr. Bill Dye and Rev. Rodney White officiating. Interment will be in Calhoun Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

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Mr. Boyd passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at St. Francis Medical Center. He was a lifetime member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. He was also a WWII Army veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents, Prentiss "Big Skeeter" and Eula B. Boyd of Calhoun; and his wife of fifty-nine years, Phyllis Boyd.

Mr. Boyd is survived by his three children, Ninkie Boyd, Skeeter Boyd and wife, Ava, and Terry Boyd Gerace and husband, Russell; grandchildren, Trey Boyd and wife, Holly, Brad Boyd, Holly Boyd Wilkes and husband, Brent, Tisha Payne and husband, Kenny, and Cherie Edwards and husband, Patrick; great-grandchildren, Tyler and Corbin Boyd, Clay Payne, and Michael Patrick Edwards; brother, Sam Boyd; sister, Syble Humble; brother-in-law, Bob Bentz; and sister-in-law, Elaine Hooks.
Pallbearers will be Jerry York, Danny Bannister, Jay Eppinette, Kurt Heidtman, Carey Walker, James McKay, Zeke Zametto, Dalton Harrell, Kip Davis and Larry Young.

Visitation will be Friday, April 14, 2006 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.

BARBARA ANN CLAMPIT
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Barbara Ann Clampit, 65, will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, April 15, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev. Mildred Lenard and Rev. Ralph Endsley officiating. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Clampit passed away April 13, 2006 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. Mrs. Clampit is preceded in death by her husband of forty-four years, Tom A. Clampit. Survivors include her children, Jane Brady and husband, John, Mark Clampit and wife, Carolyn, Joe Clampit and wife, Angela, Mary Ann Brown and husband, Lonnie and James "Juicy" Clampit and wife, Crystal; brother, Carl Moore, Jr. and wife, Mary; sixteen grandchildren; two great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Mrs. Clampit's grandsons, Joshua Brady, Adam Clampit, Peyton Clampit, Stephen Gooden also serving as pallbearers, Kyle Wilds and Raymond Beavers. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

MARGUERITTE SYPERT CRAWLEY
Gill First National Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA Graveside services for Margueritte Sypert Crawley, 87, of Columbia will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, April 14, 2006 in Columbia Hills Cemetery in Columbia with Rev. Tommy Basco officiating. Arrangements will be under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. She was born on August 22, 1918 to Julius and Ethel Simpson Sypert in Baxter, TN and passed from this life on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 in Citizen Medical Center in Columbia. Mrs. Crawley was a member of First Baptist Church in Columbia and was a retired from Columbia Hospital as a registered nurse. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Jack and Bill Sypert and husband, Pat Crawley.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Phyllis Crawley of Columbia; sister, Marie Wheelus of Winnsboro; two granddaughters, Sharon Gaines of Baton Rouge and Diana Van Heck of Atlanta, GA and twin great grandsons, Trevor and Braeden Gaines. Serving as pallbearers will be Jamie Duff, Chuck Martin, Scott Meredith, Kenneth Smith, Bob Wallace and Hall Winters. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to Caldwell Parish Library. There will be a reception at the home of Mrs. Crawley on Hearn Island immediately following the service. The reception will be hosted by Peggy Hatten, Belinda Rice and Margaret Sanders. To sign the guestbook on line, visit www.gillfirstnational.com.

MES ANTHONY "BUMP" DYE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA.
Memorial services for James Anthony "Bump" Dye, 30, of Farmerville, LA; will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, April 14, 2006 at Mt. Tabor Baptist Church in Farmerville, LA. under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Woody Reeder.
Anthony passed away on April 12, 2006 as a result of a Vehicle Accident in El Dorado, AR. He is preceded in death by his father; Jerry Doyle Dye. He is survived by his 2 sons: James Anthony Dye Jr. of Bastrop, LA; Anthony Dakota Holloway of Farmerville, LA; mother: Patricia Gregory of Farmerville, LA; grandfather; Sam Gregory of Farmerville, LA; brother; Charles Tyson and wife Nancy of Farmerville, LA; sister: Lori Pearson and husband Johnny of Farmerville, LA; sister; Jessica Dye of Bastrop, LA; special uncle and aunt Harry Lee and Becky Dye of Farmerville, LA; fiancé Jamie Cook and her 3 sons of Farmerville, LA.
Memorials may be made out to the American Cancer Society.

JANET "NANNY" FAYE JOINER HARE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Jan "Nanny" Hare, age 73, of West Monroe, will be Saturday, April 15, 2006 at 10:00 AM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, with Reverends Rick Crandall and Gene Thomas officiating. Interment will follow at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Jan was born June 9, 1932, and died Thursday, April 13, 2006, after a lengthy illness. She was a former receiving manager at Sears. Jan spent the last days of her life surrounded by those she loved. She is preceded in death by her parents, Matthew and Ida Coates Joiner; her daughter, Becky Hare Chapman; and eight brothers and sisters. Jan is survived by her loving and devoted husband of fifty-seven years, Richard Hare; two daughters, Ruby Tyson and husband, Jack of Houston, TX, Brenda Gates and husband, Eric of Denham Springs, LA; grandchildren, Tammy Chapman, Allison Roberts and husband, Tommy, Jennifer Thornton and husband, Joseph, Amber Lawrence, and Eric Gates, Jr. and wife Tammy; great grandchildren, Kristen and Katie Dunson, and Dixie and Hunter Thornton; special friends, Marie and Terry Cooley; several nieces and nephews, and wonderful friends who filled her life with joy.
Pallbearers will be Bucky McElroy, Terry Cooley, Kelly Jones, Greg Hare, Bo Cowart, and Kirk Cannon. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 9:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

BILLY EDWARD LEACHMAN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, LA
Billy Edward Leachman was born August 2, 1930 to Leonard and Eula Patterson Leachman. He departed this life on April 13, 2006 with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a co-owner of Service Cleaners for forty years. He took great pride in his business and made many lasting friendships. He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Ruston for fifty-five years. He served as a deacon, usher, and worked many years in the children's Sunday School department. He was a member of the American Angus Association. He spent many happy hours on his farm among his cows, and visiting with his many cattle farming friends. Services will be held at First Baptist Church of Ruston, Saturday, April 15, 2006 at 10:00 AM. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick's Funeral Home in Ruston, and also immediately following the Saturday morning memorial service. He is survived by his wife of fifty-four years, Sybil Farmer Leachman, two children, Skip Leachman and wife Pat of Ruston, daughter Tammy Coates and husband, Scott of Ruston, and five grandchildren, Michael of Shreveport, Dusty and Robby Leachman, Katey and Kennedy Coates all of Ruston and two step grandchildren, Randall and April Pye. Brothers include Fred Leachman (Sally), Lane Leachman (Peggy) of Ruston; sisters, Nova Dee Stivers of Calhoun, Brenda Norris (Jerry) and Carolyn Banks (Rodney) both of Ruston and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother George Leachman (Betty) of Ruston. The family asks to any who wish to honor his memory in a tangible way not to do so with flowers but with a gift that will benefit others, First Baptist Church of Ruston or to the charity of one's choice.

Margueritte S. Crawley, 87
COLUMBIA — Margueritte Sypert Crawley, a retired registered nurse, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Columbia Hill Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Mark Ginn, 51
FARMERVILLE — Mark Ginn, a truck driver, died Monday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Nan S. Hilburn, 79
Nan S. Hilburn of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Esther Mae Hollis, 79
Esther Mae Hollis of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Parkview Church of Christ, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Robert 'Bob' Roberts, 54
SICILY ISLAND — Robert Percy "Bob" Roberts, a fire chief in Sicily Island, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island.

Floyd L. Scott, 58
HOUSTON — Floyd L. Scott, a tire repairman, died April 6. Services are noon Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Hope Estate Cemetery, Wisner.

Richard Thrift, 67
QUITMAN — Richard Thrift died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be at Brooks Chapel Cemetery, Quitman.

Lexie Donohue White, 91
DARNELL — Lexie Donohue White, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Thomas Earl Wylie, 65
Thomas Earl Wylie of Monroe died March 28. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Emmanuel Baptist Church, West Monroe.

Maybell Young, 84
MANGHAM — Maybell Young, a store operator, died April 5. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Green Grove Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today with a wake service from 6-7 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Adams, Lorene Lisenby: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Burt, Larry E.: 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia.
Fitts, Oleeta: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Gayden, Jowanda: 2 p.m. Saturday, Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto.
Gervais, Roger: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Winnsboro.
Henderson, Elbert: 2 p.m. Saturday, Northside Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Hines, Mary: noon Saturday, St. Mary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hunt, Everett Jefferson "Jeff": 1 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Winnfield.
Johnson, Dorothy Dean: 11 a.m. today, Macedonia Baptist Church, Hilly.
Johnson, Eneice: 1 p.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Rayville.
Laing, Georgie Sawyer: 2 p.m. today, Stevenson Cemetery, near Bastrop.
Lee, The Rev. Johnny B.: 2 p.m. today, Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Monroe.
Matlock, Gracie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Church of God in Christ, Oak Grove.
Minor, Dr. Dennis E.: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Roberson, Helen: 11 a.m. Saturday, Plum Hill Baptist Church, Eros.
Straughter, Myrie: 2 p.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Mangham.
Terry, Weldon "Dick": 2 p.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia.

April 15, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

FRANCES DELORIS COLLUM
Griffin-Steele Funeral Home - Lake Village, AR
Frances Deloris Collum, age 80, died April 13, 2006 at East Carroll Hospital, Lake Providence, LA. She was born on August 11, 1925 to the late Henry and Ada Johnson Tally in Greenville, TX. She was a member of Kilbourne United Pentecostal Church and was a retired seamstress from Eudora Garment Factory. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Byron Collum; one grandson, Brandon Collum; one great granddaughter, Katelee Hart; two brothers, Raymond Tally and Robert Tally and two sisters, Onita Rogers and Roselene Jenkins. Survivors are two sons, Dennis Collum, Eudora, AR and Marvin Collum and wife, Melba of Calhoun, LA; one daughter, Betty Hart and husband, Buddy of Monroe, LA; one brother, Cleatus Tally, Paris, TX; one sister, Lavella Elliott of Ft.Worth, TX; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Griffin-Steele Funeral Home in Eudora. Funeral services will be Sunday, April 16, 2006 at 2:00 PM at Kilbourne United Pentecostal Church with Rev. Ronald Ratley and Rev. Jimmy masters officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Corner Cemetery in Forest, LA. Arrangements are under the direction of Griffin-Steele Funeral Service of Eudora. Memorials may be made to Kilbourne United Pentecostal Building Fund.

MR. JOHN BELLFIELD CURRIE JR.
Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home - Hamburg, AR.
John Bellfield Currie Jr., the son of the late John Bellfield Currie and Mary Virginia deYampert Currie, a farmer, businessman, civic leader and father died late Thursday afternoon from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He is survived by his wife Bland Shackelford Currie and his three daughters Jacqueline Epes Currie, Frances Bellfield Currie and Virginia deYampert Currie. He also had two sisters, Mary Virginia Currie and Martha Currie Green, brother in law Larry Green and Martha and Larry's son John Hays Green and daughter Mary Green Rentschler. He had one brother, William Jackson Currie and sister in law Ann Currie and their children John Bishop and William Jackson Currie Jr. He is also survived by his uncles Jackson Daniel Currie and William Benjamen deYampert. John Currie was involved in many organizations. A few of those are the Chicot Memorial Hospital Foundation, the Bayou Grain, the deYampert Gin, the Arkansas Agricultural Counsel, the Portland Compress, the Boeuf Tensas Irrigation district, the Southern Cotton Ginners Association, and the National Cotton Council. Johnny Currie graduated from the Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee and the University of Arkansas. Johnny loved family, home and friends. Above all he enjoyed entertaining, whether in a duck blind or in the comfort of his home. He especially excelled at directing and participating in feasts, not only as the head chef but also the lead protagonist in the discovery of all things great and small, sparing and excluding no one. He was a giant of the earth in his appreciation for his community and businesses. Johnny had a vision for his part of southeast Arkansas that included the environment as well as the social and economic development of the Arkansas Delta. Specifically, he loved his land and his people, and it was his goal to enhance each to move toward a better and more enlightened community. Services will be held at his home in Wilmot at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 2006. A private burial will be in the Wilmot Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, send memorials to the Chicot Memorial Hospital Foundation, c/o Melissa Levington, 2729 Hwys 65 & 82, Lake Village, AR 71653. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home, Hamburg. Online guest book at www.jones-hartshorn.com.

FRANK TAYLOR
FARRAR FUNERAL HOME - Farmerville, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Frank Taylor, 66, of Downsville will be held at 3:00PM Saturday, April 15, 2006 at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, Downsville with Bros. Jerry Chapman and Paul Carter officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Ararat Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mr. Taylor, a contractor, died Thursday, April 13, 2006. He was a deacon of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents John Robert & Lorene Taylor and brother Robert V. "Piddle" Taylor. Survivors are his wife, Polly Taylor of Downsvilleson: Stacy Taylor & wife, Terry D. of Downsville daughter: Tracy Taylor Langston & husband, Mike of Downsvillebrother: Jack Taylor of Downsville four grandchildren: Rachel N. Taylor, Garrett S. Taylor, Lyndsey Langston, & Taylor Langston numerous nieces & nephews. Pallbearers are Robert V. "Bobby" Taylor, Jr., Keith Taylor, Jeff Taylor, Ricky Owens, Bruce Stanley and Stuart Taylor. Honorary pallbearers are the deacons of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church. There will be a visitation at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church on Saturday from 1:00PM until time of service. Friends may send condolences to the family via our website at www.farrarfh.com.

LEXIE DONOHUE WHITE
Cox Funeral Home - Oak Grove, LA
Funeral services for Lexie Donohue White, Age 91 will be held 3:00 PM Saturday, April 15, 2006 at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove, Louisiana with Dr. Mitchell Donohue officiating. Interment will be in the Epps City Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove, Louisiana. Lexie was born on Feb 18, 1915 at Goldonna, Louisiana & passed away April 13, 2006 at Old Floyd, Louisiana. She is preceded in death by her husband: Jewel Samuel White; son : Burlen Bue White; parents: John W. Donohue & Ethel Shepherd Donohue; brothers: Dewey & Okley Donohue; sister: Lena Caston.
Lexie is survived by her children: Macie White Howell of Pioneer, Louisiana, Adalee White Jenkins & her husband Jerry of Plain Dealing, Louisiana, Julianne White Wheatley & her husband Ed of Plattsmouth, Nebraska, John Elton White & his wife Sharon of Oak Grove, Louisiana; daughter-in-law: Leathie Crawley White of Baytown, Texas; brother: Erie Donohue of Oak Grove, Louisiana; nine Grandchildren, eighteen Great-Grandchildren & four Great, Great-Grandchildren. Pallbearers will be: Guy Seward, Robert Fuller, Clyde Fuller, Michael Fuller, Sammy White, Greg White, Allen White, Rodney Hankins & David Brown. To leave condolences to the family www.coxfuneral.com.

J.M. Baker, 62
MARION — J.M. Baker, a salesman, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Marion First Baptist Church, Marion. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery, Linville.

James C. Batten, 66
James C. Batten of West Monroe, a salesman, died Friday. Services are noon Monday at St. John Methodist Church, Blackshier, Ga. Visitation is 11 a.m. Monday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Prentiss H. Boyd, 86
Prentiss Harold Boyd of Monroe, a retired self-employed business owner and an Osterland Recreation Center employee, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at North Monroe Baptist Church. Burial will be in Calhoun Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Barbara Ann Clampit, 65
Barbara Ann Clampit of West Monroe died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Eula S. Dubose, 90
Eula S. Dubose of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Lane Chapel Baptist Church, Downsville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Percy Lee Green, 58
TALLULAH — Percy Lee Green died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Janet 'Nanny' Hare, 73
Janet "Nanny" Faye Joiner Hare of West Monroe, a former receiving manager at Sears, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens.

Martha M. Harveston, 91
DELHI — Martha Andrews McDonald Harveston, a retired schoolteacher, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery.

Nan S.D. Hilburn, 79
Nan Sawyer Dean Hilburn of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery.

Ivy Cullen Jordan, 94
Ivy Cullen Jordan of Monroe, a former owner and operator of Superior Lumber Co. Inc. and retired senior vice-president of Ouachita National Bank, died Friday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Arrangements are incomplete.

Rev. Lucie Krestensen, 48
The Rev. Lucie McGinnis Krestensen of Calhoun, a Methodist minister and registered nurse, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Vaunda McKoin, 68
COLLINSTON — Vaunda McKoin, a retired cafeteria manager, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home, Hamburg, Ark. Burial will be in Wilmot Cemetery.

William L. Pace Jr., 48
William Lawrence Pace Jr. of West Monroe, a retired manager for Burger King, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Marjorie Head Rawls, 90
Marjorie Alice Head Rawls of West Monroe, a homemaker and former Riser Middle School employee, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Cypress Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Sardis Cemetery.

Winford Charles Rivers, 49
Winford Charles Rivers of West Monroe, a Service Master employee, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Lyndal Ray Shell Sr., 63
JOYCE — Lyndal Ray Shell Sr., an assistant chief of police, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Hurricane Grove Baptist Church, Sikes. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Lexie Donohue White, 91
DARNELL — Lexie Donohue White, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Epps Cemetery, Epps.

Previously acknowledged
Gayden, Jowanda: 2 p.m. today, Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto.
Gervais, Roger: 10 a.m. today, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Winnsboro.
Ginn, Mark: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Henderson, Elbert: 2 p.m. today, Northside Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Hines, Mary: noon today, St. Mary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hollis, Esther Mae: 11 a.m. today, Parkview Church of Christ, Monroe.
Johnson, Eneice: 1 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Rayville.
Matlock, Gracie: 1 p.m. today, Church of God in Christ, Oak Grove.
Roberson, Helen: 11 a.m. today, Plum Hill Baptist Church, Eros.
Roberts, Robert Percy "Bob": 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Sicily Island.
Scott, Floyd L.: noon today, Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe.
Straughter, Myrie: 2 p.m. today, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Mangham.
Wylie, Thomas Earl: 2 p.m. today, Emmanuel Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Young, Maybell: 11 a.m. today, Green Grove Baptist Church, Mangham.

April 16, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

NAN SAWYER DEAN HILBURN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Nan Sawyer Dean Hilburn, 79, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00 A. M. Monday April 17, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Tom Lowe officiating. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery
Ms. Hilburn died April 13, 2006, at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center. She attended Christ Church in West Monroe, LA, and was preceded in death by her parents, Cobb and Cecil Sawyer and her husband, Homer Hilburn. Survivors: three children, Otis Dean, Margaret Dean and Danny Dean and his wife, Kristy all of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Sharon Cain and husband, Roy, Dean Bayles, Daniel Dean and Nathan Dean and five great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Alan Rogers, Fred Calwell, Dave Farrell, Terry Howard, Ronnie Kilcrease, and Kenny McCallum. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to Christ Church.

IVY CULLEN JORDAN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Ivy Cullen Jordan, 94, of Monroe, LA will be 10:00 AM Monday, April 17, 2006, at Parkview Baptist Church with Dr. Whit Holmes officiating. Burial will be a Private Family Service at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Mr. Jordan was born March 25, 1912 to John S. and Leah Emma Williams Jordan of Pickerin, LA. He was a graduate of Louisiana State University Class of 1934 with a B. S. degree in Business Administration. He and his wife, Katheryn Powell of Marion, LA had one son, John Powell Jordan. Mr. Jordan was preceded in death by his first wife, Katheryn Powell Jordan and his recently deceased wife, Jeannine Vanderpool Jordan; and his three brothers, John S. Jordan, J. Luther Jordan, and William G. Jordan. In 1935 Mr. Jordan organized Superior Lumber Co., Inc. in Monroe, LA. He sold this business in 1967, after thirty-two years of successful operation. From 1954 until 1969 he served on the Board of Directors of Monroe Building and Loan Association. From 1968 until 1969 he served on the Board of Directors of American Bank and Trust Company. He resigned on both boards to become a vice-president of Ouachita National Bank. He retired from the bank as senior vice-president, in 1977. Mr. Jordan was president of Louisiana Building Material Dealers Association in 1949 and active in Monroe Kiwanis Club since 1936, serving as club president in 1940 and as District Governor of La.-Miss.-West Tenn. District in 1950. He served as president of Monroe Chamber of Commerce in 1951. Mr. Jordan assisted in organizing the Monroe-Ouachita Regional Planning Commission, serving as chairman. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Award by Monroe City Council for outstanding community service. In 1956 he served as president of Bayou DeSiard Country Club Board of Directors. He served as president of LSU Alumni Federation in 1963, and in 1968 he served as president of United Givers Board of Directors. He was appointed by Governor McKeithen to assist in organizing the student loan program and served on board several years. He was a 32nd degree Mason and Shriner. He was a member of Parkview Baptist Church, serving as Treasurer, Finance Chairman, and the Board of Trustees. He served in the Army Air Corps Pacific Theater for thirty months and was discharged in 1945 as a Major. Mr. Jordan is survived by his only son, John Powell Jordan and wife, Kay of Destin, FL; his grandson, J. Garrison Jordan and wife, Mary Ellen of Mandeville, LA and their children, McKay, Graham, and Genevieve Jordan; his grandson, J. Cullen Jordan and wife, Stephanie of Mandeville, LA and their children, Jacqueline, Brooke, and Ava Jordan; and his grandson, Michael Powell Jordan and wife, Lisa of Wauwatosa, WI. Also he is survived by his nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be J. Garrison Jordan, J. Cullen Jordan, Michael Jordan; Mike Husted, Michael L. Husted; and Thomas A. Grant, III. Honorary pallbearers will be Max Riley, William E. Dent, C. Staab, Billy Edmondson, Dr. Ralph Asbury, Hardeman Cordell, Bert Hatten, and Guy Barr. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. The family wants to add Special Thanks to Mr. Ivy Jordan's loving and devoted caregivers, Becky Lewis and Martha Brantley, Dr. Richard Vines, and all the nursing staff at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, LA.

REV. LUCIE MCGINNIS KRESTENSEN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, La.
Funeral services celebrating the life of Rev. Lucie McGinnis Krestensen, 48, of Calhoun, La. will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday April 17, 2006 in the Christian Life Center of the First United Methodist Church in West Monroe, La. with Rev. Ricky Willis, Rev. Nancy Wofford, and Rev. Robert Burgess officiating. Interment will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, La. under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, La. Lucie died April 14, 2006 at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center after a sudden illness. Lucie was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in West Monroe, La. and was called into the ministry and received her license in June of 2005. She also served as a medical technologist for Glenwood Regional Medical Center for over twenty years. Lucie was a graduate of Louisiana Tech University, where she was a Phi Mu Alumni. She was a member of the American Society of Clinical Pathologist and served as a Girl Scout leader with the Silver Waters Council. Lucie was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Georgie Mae McGinnis, brother, Bill McGinnis and her uncles, Sam McGinnis and Cliff Goodwin. Survivors: her husband, Jim Krestensen; daughters, Megan and Kari Krestensen; Father-in-law, Dr. James G. Krestensen; Sister-in-law, Disa Taunton and husband,Brent, Nephew, Travis Taunton; Aunts, Dolly McGinnis, Frances Lee McGinnis, and Ruby Goodwin; cousins, Rob McGinnis, Clifton Goodwin, Rita Morriss, Ben and Robert McGinnis, Melanie and Allison Morriss, Jennifer and Beth Goodwin, special friends Betty and Carl Glenn. Pallbearers will be Charles Moffett, Chuck Adams, Allan Pogue, Mike Ham, David Reeves, and Rick Ray. Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny Nugent, Sonny McKee, Thom Hamilton, Carl Glenn and Wade Janes and James McDavitt. The family will receive friends at the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church in West Monroe, La. from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. Sunday. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church (Share Your Faith Building Fund) 1007 Glenwood Dr. West Monroe, La. 71291 or Saint Judes Children's Research Hospital.

MR. WILLIAM L.PACE, JR.
KILPATRICK FUNERAL HOME - WEST MONROE, LA
Funeral services for William Lawrence Pace, Jr. will be Monday, April 17, 2006 at 3:00 PM at the Cheniere Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA. with Rev. Robert "Bodie" Spicer officiating. Interment will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. William Lawrence Pace, Jr. was born on August 1, 1957 and died April 14, 2006, after a lengthy illness. He was a former Burger King manager before he became ill with diabetes. Lawrence was a member of Cheniere Baptist Church where he loved to sing when he was able. He is preceded in death by his father William Lawrence Pace, Sr. He is survived by a son William Lawrence Pace, III "Trey" (Mamie), granddaughters; Christiana Michelle Pace, Lawren Shannon Pace (expected), and his dog "Baby Girl", a special daughter Katie Marie Winstead and her son Jayce. Mother; Mary Pace-Ray, step dad; "Pop" Ronnie Ray. Sisters; Patricia Gates (Ronnie), Susan Cowden, Kathy Taylor (Jerry) all from West Monroe. Sister; Rosa Chapman (Steve) from Melbourne, Australia. Half sisters are Teresa York and Brenda Landry. "Special buddy" Johnny Landry. Devoted friends; Cheryll and Chuck Pressey, Papa Cumbee, Cindy Tant, Linda and Larry McCullough and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Gates, Jeff Greer, Poncho Williams, Curtis Cumbee, Howard Cowden, Jerry Taylor, Jimmy Hudnall, Jamie Hudnall, Gary Jalovec and Matthew Gates. Visitation will be Sunday, April 16, 2006 from 5:00 — 9:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to Cheniere Baptist Church.

E.A. Porter, Jr.
Hixon-Sulphur Funeral Home - Sulphur, LA
Errett Audleigh "E.A." Porter, Jr. 88, died Friday, April 14, 2006, at his home. He was a native of Monroe and was a resident of Sulphur. He was past President of the Monroe-West Monroe Board of Realtors, past State President of the Louisiana Board of Realtors, past Chairman of the Louisiana Real Estate Commission, past Captain of the Monroe Police Reserve where he served over twenty years, past President of the West Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital Auxiliary, and an active member of Henning Memorial United Methodist Church. Mr. Porter had trained senior citizens in self-defense and personal awareness as a representative of the TRIAD. He was a 32nd Degree Mason of the Graham Surghnor Masonic Lodge in Monroe for over sixty-two years and was a Shriner. He was a participant in the Senior Olympics where he won six gold medals three weeks ago. Mr. Porter was the lead actor in a film called Thin Air. He had received Volunteer of the Month award by the City of Sulphur and had also received the Cross and Flame Award from the Louisiana Conference of the United Methodist Church. On February 1, 2006, Mayor LeLeux proclaimed the day "E. A. Porter, Jr. Day" in honor of the volunteer work and support that Mr. Porter had given to the community. Survivors include one daughter, Pat Davis and husband, David, of Sulphur; one son, Rett Porter and wife, Claire, of Georgetown, Texas; five grandchildren, Errett Porter, IV and wife, Sheryl, of Little Rock, Arkansas, Scott Davis and wife, Robin of Glendale, California, Greg Davis and wife, Jeannette of Metairie, Aimee Szwak and husband, David of Bossier City, and Laura Davis of New York, New York; two great-grandchildren and his dear friend Gen Wimberly. He is preceded in death by his wife of forty-nine years, Elizabeth Grace "Bicky" Jones Porter, and one granddaughter, Erin Elizabeth Porter. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 17, in Henning Memorial United Methodist Church. The Revs. Ryan Horton and Tracy MacKenzie will officiate. A private graveside service will be held. Visitation is from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to Henning Memorial United Methodist Church or West Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital Auxiliary. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.mem.com.

MARJORIE ALICE HEAD RAWLS
KILPATRICK FUNERAL HOME - WEST MONROE, LA
Funeral services for Marjorie Alice Rawls will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, April 17, 2006 at Cypress Baptist Church with Reverend Larry Eubanks officiating. Burial will be in Sardis Cemetery. Mrs. Rawls was born August 21, 1915 in West Monroe Louisiana to Sam Head and Enon White Head and died Thursday, April 13, 2006 at Glenwood Medical Center, West Monroe, LA. In 1932 she married her husband of fifty-one years, Norris Rawls, also from West Monroe. She attended Okaloosa High School. Mrs. Rawls was a housewife and prior employee at Riser Middle School. She has been a member of Mount Vernon Baptist Church and Peniel Baptist Church. During her youth she worked tirelessly volunteering to minister to others and taught Sunday School to both children and adults. Later, Mrs. Rawls joined Cypress Baptist Church. Survivors include her loyal daughter Emma Jean Foster and husband William Dee Foster; her devout son Sammy Rawls and wife Becky Rawls; her brothers Durwood Head, John Allen Head and J. Y. Head; and her sister Hilda Jean Burns. She is also survived by eight grandchildren: Sandy Anseman, Mary Ann Barham, John Rusty Humble, Jeff Rawls, Joey Rawls, Jonann Rowan, Tammy Tardif and Corey Williams; numerous great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, as well as many loved nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Rawls was preceded in death by her father, Sam Head; her mother, Enon Head; her husband, Norris Rawls; her brothers, Bernard C. Head and Carl C. Head. Pallbearers will be Charles Edward Anseman, Alexander Pipes Barham, John Rusty Humble, Jeff Rawls, Joey Rawls, Daniel Rowen, Zachary Rowan, Peter Tardif and Corey Williams. Honorary pallbearers will be Thomas Elijah Allen and Charles Edward Anseman, Jr. Visitation will be Saturday, April 15, 2006 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to Cypress Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA. A special thanks to the officiating Reverend Larry Eubanks, Hospice and all the attending nurses and staff at Glenwood Regional Medical Center.

Mike Flint, 55
ARLINGTON, Texas — Mike Flint, a retired grocery store clerk formerly of West Monroe, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

James Hunter Harlow, 64
HODGE — James Hunter Harlow, of East Norrinton, Pa., formerly of Hodge, died April 7. Graveside services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Jonesboro Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Bobby Mays, 49
DALLAS — Bobby "Cat Man" Mays died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Faith Temple Church of God in Christ in Jasper, Texas. A wake is 6-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in West Lake Cemetery, Jasper, under the direction of Golden Gate Funeral Home, Dallas.

Robert W. Morton, 71
Robert William Morton of West Monroe died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Monday until service time. Burial will be in Boeuf Prairie Methodist Church Cemetery, Fort Necessity.

Charles E. Patrick, 61
MARION — Charles Edward Patrick, an air conditioner technician, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Concord Cemetery, Marion.

Previously acknowledged
Baker, J.M.: 10 a.m. Monday, Marion First Baptist Church, Marion.
Batten, James C.: noon Monday, St. John Methodist Church, Blackshier, Ga.
Dubose, Eula S.: 11 a.m. Monday, Lane Chapel Baptist Church, Downsville.
Hilburn, Nan Sawyer Dean: 10 a.m. Monday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
McKoin, Vaunda Vaunda: 2 p.m. today, Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home, Hamburg, Ark.
Rawls, Marjorie Alice Head: 10 a.m. Monday, Cypress Baptist Church.

April 17, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

HELEN WOMACK FRAZIER
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA
Services for Helen Womack Frazier, age 91 of Grayson will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 18, 2006 from the Cross Roads Baptist Church, west of Grayson with Rev. Cecil Gregory and Rev. Tommy Nelson officiating. Interment will follow in the Cross Roads Cemetery. Mrs. Frazier was born at Cottonplant on September 19, 1914 to the union of Richard Andrew and Neely Dickerson Womack and died Sunday, April 16, 2006 at the Citizens Medical Center in Columbia. She was a homemaker and a member of the Cross Roads Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband: Cyrus William Frazier, her daughter-in-law: Margaret Gore Frazier and twelve brothers and sisters. Survivors include her sons: Bruce Frazier of Columbia and Billy Cy Frazier and his wife: Linda of Grayson, her daughters: Bonnie McGrew and husband: Wilbur of Grayson and Cathy Herren Lorio of Luling, her grandchildren: Lisa Estes and her husband: Mike, Bob Frazier and his wife: Jennifer, Kay Bush and her husband: Barry, John McGrew, Steve McGrew and his wife: Cindy, Trey Frazier, Andy Frazier, Brian Frazier, Dawn Herren and Debbie Clark and her husband: Troy, and eleven great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Steve McGrew, Bob Frazier, Trey Frazier, Brian Frazier, Andy Frazier and Lee Michael Estes. Visitation will be Monday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia and Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at Cross Roads Baptist Church, Hwy 126 West, Grayson.

JAMES HUNTER HARLOW
Edmonds Funeral Home - Jonesboro, LA
James Hunter Harlow, of East Norriton, PA, died Friday, April 7, 2006, in Abington Memorial Hospital in Abington, PA. Mr. Harlow was 64. He was born in Hodge, LA on June 12, 1941, a son to the late John Ryland and Virgie (Thompson) Harlow. He was the husband of Lidia Harlow. Mr. Harlow was employed for Unisys Corporation in Blue Bell as a computer programmer. He graduated from Louisiana Tech University and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Susan Harlow of Eaglevile, PA and a son, John Harlow of East Norriton, PA. Also surviving are his brother, John Harlow and wife Vi of Bernice, LA and two nieces Debbie and Jerry. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday April 18, 2006 in the Jonesboro Cemetery in Jonesboro, LA.

CHARLES "CHARLIE" EDWARD PATRICK
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Famerville, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Charles "Charlie" Edward Patrick, 61, of Marion, LA; will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Don Reeves. Interment will follow in Concorde Cemetery in Marion, LA. Charlie died April 15, 2006 at his home from a sudden illness. He was a life long resident of Marion, LA. Preceding him in death was his mother and father, Lila and Sidney Patrick, two brothers and one sister. He leaves behind a sister and brother in law, Margi and Larry Salvato of Monroe, daughter Kim Saunders, three grandchildren, one great grandson. Also left behind were special aunt and Uncle Henrietta and Wayne Miller and Virginia Baker and numerous relatives and friends. Visitation will be Monday, April 17, 2006 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville.

Leola Williams Ellis, 95
WINNSBORO — Leola Williams Ellis, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are incomplete are under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Michael Wayne Flint, 55
ARLINGTON, Texas — Michael Wayne Flint, formerly of Bastrop, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home Wednesday at the funeral home.

Sherman 'Jiggs' Futch, 85
Sherman "Jiggs" Futch, an electrical contractor, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Herbert Walton Harrell, 70
RAYVILLE — Herbert Walton Harrell, a retired sales clerk, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Dr. Mary John, 87
Dr. Mary John, of Monroe, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Ivy Cullen Jordan, 94
Ivy Cullen Jordan, former owner and operator of Superior Lumber Co., of Monroe, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Parkview Baptist Church, Monroe. A private family burial will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Phillip N. Kinnison, 87
Phillip N. Kinnison, of Sterlington, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Rev. Lucie Krestensen, 48
The Rev. Lucie McGinnis Krestensen, a Methodist minister and registered nurse of Calhoun, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. today at First United Methodist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service at the church.

William L. Pace Jr., 48
William Lawrence Pace Jr., a restaurant manager, of West Monroe, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Cheniere Baptist Church. Visitation is 2 p.m. till service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Brian Putnam, 32
Cpl. Brian Putnam, of Monroe, a K-9 unit officer with the Monroe Police Department, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Leon Robertson, 77
Leon Robertson, of Monroe, a mechanic, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at the St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Jerusalem Baptist Church Cemetery, Mer Rouge, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Arniece Swazer, 79
WINNSBORO Arniece Swazer, a former employee of Louisiana State University, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Evelyn J. Taylor, 63
Evelyn J. Taylor, a homemaker of Monroe, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Kaylee Cynia Wallace, infant
FARMERVILLE — Kaylee Cynia Wallace, daughter of Chelssie Patrick of Farmerville, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Aleiya C. Wallace, infant
FARMERVILLE Aleiya Cymone Wallace, daughter of Chelssie Patrick, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Lyman Watkins, 89
JONESBORO — Lyman Watkins, former sheriff of Jackson Parish, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Previously acknowledged
Baker, J.M.: 10 a.m. today, Marion First Baptist Church, Marion.
Batten, James C.: noon today, St. John Methodist Church, Blackshier, Ga.
Dubose, Eula S.: 11 a.m. today, Lane Chapel Baptist Church, Downsville.
Harlow, James Hunter: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jonesboro Cemetery.
Hilburn, Nan Sawyer Dean: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Mays, Bobby "Cat Man": 1 p.m. today, Faith Temple Church of God, Jasper, Texas.
McKoin, Vaunda: 2 p.m. today, Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home, Hamburg, Ark.
Morton, Robert W.: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Patrick, Charles Edward: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Rawls, Marjorie Alice Head: 10 a.m. Monday, Cypress Baptist Church, West Monroe.

April 18, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MRS. HELEN PUCKETT COLEMAN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Puckett Coleman, 88, of Monroe will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 19, 2006 at Loch Arbor Baptist Church with Rev. Andy Myrick officiating. Interment will follow in Loch Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Coleman was born January 13, 1918 in Monroe, LA and passed away Sunday, April 16, 2006 at Landmark Nursing Home in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of Loch Arbor Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tandy Burnette Coleman. Mrs. Coleman is survived by her daughter, Kay Coleman Fife of Lawrenceville, GA; son, Hugh Allen Coleman of Swartz, LA; grandchildren, Allen Coleman of Swartz, LA, Donna Canady of Swartz, LA, Brenda Eves of Swartz, LA, Dana Gibbs of Bowling Green, KY, and Angela Fife of Lawrenceville, GA; and twelve great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Allen Coleman, H.A. Coleman, Jerome Eves, Dennis Veach, Don Canady, Todd Gibbs, Allen Lenard, and Ronald "Davey" Sharbono. Honorary pallbearers will be Andrew Gibbs, Sam Coleman, Levi Canady, Steve Lenard, Pete Lenard, Eugene Aaron, and Sean Fife. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 18, 2006, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Loch Arbor Baptist Church, Hwy 139, Monroe, LA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Loch Arbor Baptist Church to purchase books for the library and supplies for the children.

MR. SHERWOOD "JIGGS" FUTCH
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
Funeral services for Mr. Sherwood "Jiggs" Futch, 85, will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, April 18, 2006 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe on Lamy Lane. Officiating will be Bro. Ken Johnson. Interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park on Highway 80 under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mr. Futch was born on August 10, 1920 to Henry and Jewel Futch of Farmerville, LA and passed away on April 16, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers: Lawrence, Barney, Harmon, Elton, J.D. and Forest Futch and sister: Christine Kirby. Mr. Futch, always known as "Jiggs", served in the U.S. Navy. He was an electrical contractor for many years. He loved all sports, hunting and fishing. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Jiggs was a devoted husband and he loved his children and grandchildren greatly.
Survivors include his loving wife of sixty-five years: Marie Kincaid Futch of Monroe; son: Gary Futch and wife Henrietta of Monroe; daughter: Sandra Bennett and husband Jerry of Monroe; five grandchildren: Greg Futch and wife Denise of Monroe, Kevin Futch and wife Dana of Monroe, J.J. Bennett and wife Summer of Bossier City, Shawn Patton and husband Shane of Monroe and Gara Arrant and husband Shane of Dallas; great grandchildren: Cole, Kendyl, Brook, Lauren, Ashton, Gabby, Breeann, Olivia and Alissa; sisters: Hazel Malone of Crew Lake, LA and Nell Futch of West Monroe, LA. Pallbearers will be Charles Perry, Bobby Bryant and Arthur Earl and Mr. Futch's grandsons: J.J. Bennett, Greg Futch, Kevin Futch, Shane Patton, and great grandson: Cole Hemphill. Honorary pallbearers will be Harry Roberts, James Johnston and Jack Stroud. Visitation will be 1:00 PM until service time at the funeral home.

PHILIP N. KINNISON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Graveside Services for Mr. Philip N. Kinnison, 87, of Sterlington, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, April 19, 2006 at Monroe Memorial Park, Monroe, LA. Elder Harry Burns will be officiating, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA.
Mr. Kinnison was born January 6, 1919 in Kelly, LA and passed away Sunday, April 16, 2006 in Sterlington, LA. Mr. Kinnison was retired from I.M.C. as an Insulator with over thirty years of service. After retirement he worked at Sterlington Hospital in Maintenance for sixteen years. He was a member and deacon of Mt. Pleasant Primitive Baptist Church near Grayson, LA. Mr. Kinnison is survived by his wife of sixty-nine years: Evelyn Kinnison; children: Beth Toney and husband Billy, Glenda Smith and husband Dean, Roger Kinnison and wife Vonnie, Michael Kinnison and wife Carrie, and Dwayne Kinnison and wife Myrna; ten grandchildren; twenty-one great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA.

Harry "Bo" Porter
1931-2005 We Love & Miss You... All of Your Loving Grandchildren & A Special Sister, BillieWe're still not ready to let you go but God saw you get tired when a remedy was not to be. So he wrapped his arms around you and whispered, "Come to Me." You didn't deserve what you went through, so he gave you a rest. God's garden must be beautiful, he only picks the best. And when I saw you sleeping so peaceful and free from pain, I could not wish you back, to suffer that again.

CORPORAL BRIAN C. PUTMAN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for CPL Brian C. Putman, 32, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, April 19, 2006 at First Baptist Church of West Monroe in the Worship Center. Officiating will be Rev. Larry Linson and Rev. Gayle Riles. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. CPL Brian C. Putman was born March 27, 1974 in Oak Grove, LA and passed away April 15, 2006 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
CPL Brian was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather: Richard Wesley Dawson and paternal grandparents: Yate Wallace Putman and Junia Putman. Survivors are his mother: Sharon White and husband John of Oak Grove, LA; father: Jimmy Putman and wife Susan of Monroe, LA; sister: Dana Harris and husband Jamie of West Monroe; step-sister: Lindsey Keith of Monroe; half-brothers: Robert Wilson and Jim Wilson of Midland, TX; step-brother: Sammy White of Monroe; niece: Savanah Stoffer; nephew: Aden Harris; maternal grandmother: Annie Dawson of Kilbourne, LA and Brian's canine companion, Jerry. Brian had a passion for life and he LIVED every minute of it! He loved police work, hunting, motorcycles, his friends, his family and God. Brian's talent as a songwriter and singer was a source of pride to all who knew him well. His honesty and integrity made him a great role model and a true friend. Brian was a beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle and friend whose smile and sense of humor will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He was a member of the following organizations: National Police Canine Association, Louisiana Union of Police Association, International Union of Police Association, Monroe Police Department of Relief Association and the Monroe Police Department Union Local 81. He was a member of Green Baptist Church in Oak Grove and attended First Baptist Church of West Monroe. Pallbearers will be J.C. Chapman, Jimmy Marlow, Lee Bailey, Doug Tarver, Sherman Calhoun, Todd Perdue, Donald Duncan and Bryan Davis. Honorary pallbearers will be the Monroe Police Department, and friends: Shane Harris, Stan Liner, Jay Nelson of the Mississippi State Police, Ashley Birmingham, Joel Evans and Rob Moore. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Sherrouse Berry Sr., 76
Sherrouse Berry Sr. of Monroe, a laborer, died April 11. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Kelly Newman Cowan, 29
CLAYTON — Kelly Shiree Newman Cowan, an electrical board operator for Bay Tech in Bay St. Louis, Miss., died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Audie Lee Dietzel, 87
GEORGETOWN — Audie Lee Dietzel, a waitress, died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burial will be at Killen Cemetery, Winnfield.

A.J. Franklin, 79
A.J. Franklin of Monroe, a professional chauffeur, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Helen Womack Frazier, 91
GRAYSON — Helen Womack Frazier, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Cross Roads Baptist Church, west of Grayson. Visitation is 10 a.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be at Cross Roads Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Mary Lee Gray, 83
Mary Lee Gray of Monroe, a housekeeper, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Bobbie Jean Harris, 72
FERRIDAY — Bobbie Jean Harris, a retired certified nursing assistant, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Highland Park Cemetery.

Dartha Lasyone, 70
Dartha Lasyone of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today at Sardis Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is 2:30 p.m. today until service time at the cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

John E. Mauldin, 72
TALLULAH — John E. Mauldin, a retired auto salesman, died Friday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. today at Indianola City Cemetery, Indianola, Miss. Arrangements are under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Lula Watson Morris, 67
WALLACE RIDGE — Lula Watson Morris, a day-care center owner and operator, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Lake Lily Baptist Church, Sandy Lake. Burial will be at Pine Grove Cemetery, Rhinehart, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Wilfred C. Rivers, 49
Wilfred C. "Dewinnie" Rivers of West Monroe, a Service Master employee, died April 11. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Macedonia Church Cemetery, Choudrant.

Leon Robinson, 77
Leon Robinson of Monroe, a mechanic, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Jerusalem Baptist Church Cemetery, Mer Rouge, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Douglas L. Sims, 57
Douglas L. Sims of Monroe, a laborer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Rev. Harold Smith, 79
The Rev. Harold "Glen" Smith of West Monroe, a retired missionary, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Henry Lee Townsend, 67
ENTERPRISE — Henry Lee Townsend, a welder, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Pine Grove Apostolic Church. Visitation is 8 a.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be at Boothe Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Aleiya C. Wallace, infant
FARMERVILLE — Aleiya Cymone Wallace, the infant daughter of Chelssie Patrick and Roderick Wallace, died Sunday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today at Farmerville City Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Kaylee C. Wallace, infant
FARMERVILLE — Kaylee Cynia Wallace, the infant daughter of Chelssie Patrick and Roderick Wallace, died Saturday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today at Farmerville City Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Previously Acknowledged
Flint, Michael Wayne: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Harlow, James Hunter: 10:30 a.m. today, Jonesboro Cemetery.
Patrick, Charles Edward: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

April 19, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

BILLY WAYNE KINNISON
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA
Services for Billy Wayne Kinnison, age 61, of Columbia will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, April 20, 2006 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Jimmy Goodman officiating. Interment will follow in the McDaniel Cemetery near Kelly. Mr. Kinnison was born in Urania on Septembe 28, 1944 to the union of J.W. "Bill" and Caroll Hollingsworth Kinnison and died Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at the Caldwell Memorial Hospital in Columbia. He was a retired mechanic and an avid fisherman. He loved his family and loved to make everyone laugh and be happy. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother: Freddy Ray Kinnison. Survivors include his wife: Diana McDaniel Kinnison of Columbia, his children: Keith and Karen Kinnison of Phenix City, AL, Wilmer Ellis and Sonya Kinnison of Monroe, Kim and Mike Dombrowski of Grayson and Jennifer Kinnison of Columbia, his brother and sister-in-law: Henry "Bud" and Ruth Kinnison of Kelly, her grandchildren; Keith Kinnison, Jr., Kristina Kinnison, Jacob Bailes and girlfriend: Chelsea Mullenix, Morgan Bailes and fiancee': Jonathan Moseley, Christopher Dombrowski, Erin Dombrowski and Alison Kinnison. Pallbearers will be Jerry Harper, Chris McDougald, Don Kinnison, Keith Kinnison, Jr., Johnny Cummings, John Reitzell, Ricky Copeland and Craig McDougald. Honorary pallbearers are Jacob Bailes, Christopher Dombrowski, Scott Copeland and Jonathan Moseley. Visitation will be Wednesday from 1:00 PM until 9:00 PM and Thursday from 9:00 AM until service time at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia.

Wynonah V. Braddock, 74
Wynonah V. Braddock of West Monroe, a retired registered dietician, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Helen P. Coleman, 88
Helen Puckett Coleman of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Loch Arbor Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

James Cook, 87
FERRIDAY — James Cook died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday

Leon Boyd Johns, 82
JONESBORO — Leon Boyd Johns died April 8. Services are 1 p.m. today at First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Gayla Traina Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Philip N. Kinnison, 87
Philip N. Kinnison of Sterlington, a retired insulator for IMC, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park.
Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Samuel Louis Main, 75
GRAYSON — Samuel Louis Main, a retired E-8 Marine Corps master sergeant, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Hazel L. Perritt, 74
Hazel L. Perritt of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Thursday at Eros Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

John T. Pevehouse, 66
OAK GROVE — John T. Pevehouse, a retired superintendent for the town of Oak Grove, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Gay Simmons Posey, 40
AUSTIN, Texas — Gay Simmons Posey, a senior human resources manager, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Cpl. Brian C. Putman, 32
Cpl. Brian C. Putman of West Monroe, a Monroe police officer, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lois Hemphill Wingate, 86
Lois Hemphill Wingate of West Monroe died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Living Way Apostolic Church Youth Center. Visitation is noon Thursday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Berry Sr., Sherrouse: 11 a.m. today, Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe.
Cowan, Kelly Shiree Newman: 2 p.m. today, Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island.
Flint, Michael Wayne: 11 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Harris, Bobbie Jean: 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Rivers, Wilfred C. "Dewinnie": 10 a.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe

April 20, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MRS. WYNONAH V. BRADDOCK
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Services for Mrs. Wynonah V. Braddock, age 74, of West Monroe, LA will be Friday, April 21, 2006, at 10:00 AM in the Feazel Chapel of the First Baptist Church of West Monroe, LA. Rev. Mark Fenn will be officiating with interment to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Braddock was born in Ville Platte, LA on June 16, 1931 and went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Braddock was an active member of the First Baptist Church in West Monroe and also the local chapter of AARP. She retired from E.A. Conway Hospital as assistant director of nutritional services, and had previously held various nutrition consulting positions at area nursing homes and also St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Braddock is survived by her two children, Randy Braddock and wife, Lori of Ruston, LA and Karen McElroy and her husband, Bob of Houston, TX; five grandchildren, Bayley Braddock, Alyson Braddock, Catherine McElroy, Robert McElroy and David McElroy and brother, Bill Vidrine. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, La. and Friday from 9:00 AM until time of service at the church.

MR. JOE B. COWAN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Joe B. Cowan, 95, of West Monroe, LA will 2:00 PM, Friday, April 21, 2006, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Burial will follow at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Dennis Anger and Rev. Marty Kutz under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Mr. Cowan was born July 24, 1910 in West Monroe, LA and passed away April 19, 2006 in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Cowan was a retired dairy processing plant manager for over thirty-five years. He was founding member of Cypress Street Church of God. Mr. Cowan was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Lovett Cowan and parents, John and Sara Cowan; sisters, Claudia Bowman and Clemmie Cowan; brothers, Calvin Cowan, Edward Cowan and Bernard Cowan; daughter, Betty Jo Cowan Kutz; son, Frederick Eugene Cowan; grandson, Timothy DeWayne Cowan and a great grandson, Joseph Alexander Cowan. Mr. Cowan is survived by son, Wayne Cowan and wife, Joelyne; son-in-law, Martin A. Kutz Sr.; eleven grandchildren; twenty-three great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be fellow Cypress Street Church of God church members. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

FLOY DENDY FITZGERALD
Farrar Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Floy Dendy Fitzgerald, 88, of Bernice will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, April 20, 2006 at Pisgah Baptist Church in Bernice, LA. Officiating will be Revs. M.F. Copeland and Jerry Dark. Interment will follow in Pisgah Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mrs. Fitzgerald was born December 16, 1917 to Floyd and Ora Dendy of Bernice, LA and passed away on April 18, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Garrett R. Fitzgerald; brother, Woody M. Dendy; three sisters, Alma Jordan, Yvonne Jordan and Willie B. Dendy and one great grandchild, Lacy Hux. She was a loving wife and Mother and always tried to serve others. Survivors include four children, James Russell Fitzgerald and wife, Bettye of Homer, LA, Graydon Fitzgerald and wife, Charlotte of Bernice, LA,Ronald M. Fitzgerald and wife, Judy of Shreveport, LA and Retha Ann Farley and husband, Wayne of North Richland Hills, TX; three sisters, Edna Smith of Bernice, LA,Montez Carroll of Concord, CA and Sue Burkett of San Leandro, CA; thirteen grandchildren, Marlon Fitzgerald, Dennis Fitzgerald, Amy Pelloquin, Darryl Fitzgerald, Sharon Hux, Melony Pesnell, Joanie Gaskin, Tessa Merker, Dawn M. Fitzgerald, Ginger Baham, Todd Farley, Chad Farley and Jason Farley; twenty-six great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Pallbearers are Marlon Fitzgerald, Dennis Fitzgerald, Todd Farley, Chad Farley, Jason Farley and Bruce Dendy. Honorary pallbearers are Woody P. Dendy and Mark Pelloquin. Friends may send condolences to the family via our website www.farrarfh.com.

DR. MARY JOHN, M.B.; B.S.; D.G.O.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for Dr. (Mrs.) Mary John, 87 years, will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 22, 2006, at the First Christian Church, 3400 Forsythe Ave, Monroe, LA. Graveside services will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park, 623 Hwy 80E, Monroe, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Dr. Mary John has resided in Monroe for the last twelve years. She had a distinguished medical career in India, graduating as a doctor winning the prestigious Balfour Gold Medal in Medicine from Madras Medical College (one of the first and famous Medical Colleges, established by the British in India) in 1938. Dr. Mary hails from Karakkal near Tiruvella, Kerala, India. She spent most of her life in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India. She was a pioneer in the medical field and very much respected in the community. She has many "firsts" to her credit some of which are being the first lady to become a doctor, to own and drive a car, and ride a bicycle in her town. She was very Godfearing and always put God first in her life. She often quoted the Biblical verse "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom". Dr. Mary is survived by her husband, Dr. M.J. John; her daughters, Dr. R. Mollie A. John M.D. and Dr. Sumna Kuruvilla M.D.; granddaughter, Sarah Mary Kuruvilla; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. She is loved dearly and will be missed greatly. Visitation will be Friday, April 21, 2006, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a Wake service at 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Dr. Mary John Memorial Foundation, P.O. Box 7344, Monroe, LA 71211.

SAMUEL LOUIS MAIN
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA
Services for Samuel Louis Main, age 75, of Grayson will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, April 21, 2006 from the Cross Roads Baptist Church, west of Grayson with Rev. Tommy Nelson officiating. Interment will follow in the Cross Roads Cemetery. Mr. Main was born in Summerfield, LA on March 1, 1931 to the union of Samuel Harrison and Verna Moss Main and died April 17, 2006 at the LSU Medical Center in Shreveport from injuries received in an automobile accident. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Eva Knight and Marie Main. He was a retired E 8 Master Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps. He entered the service on January 8, 1952 and retired on September 30, 1975. He also worked at Duke's Hardware in Columbia for eighteen years. He was a member of the Cross Roads Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of fifty-five years, Maurine Wiles Main of Grayson; his children, Ronald L. Main and his wife, Cindy of Lonaconing, MD, Charles R. Main and his wife, Kay of Hueytown, AL, Ruth M. Moree and her husband, Ken of Baton Rouge and Thomas H. Main of Sachse, TX; his grandchildren, Bryan Main, Kylie Main, Eric Main, Ashley Main, Rebecca Walker and Clint Salvato; his great grandchildren, Audrey Main and Nicole Main; his sister, Edith Maples of Junction City, AR and his brothers, Joseph C. Main of Longview, TX and his twin, Elmo L. Main of El Dorado, AR and James Main of Haynesville. Pallbearers will be Bryan Main, Eric Main, Ken Moree, Lowell Main, Fred Main and Alvin Main. Honorary pallbearers are Deacons of Cross Roads Baptist Church and Jerry Duke. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and Friday from 9:00 AM until service time at Cross Roads Baptist Church.

HAZEL LAVERNE WARREN PERRITT
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Graveside services for Hazel Laverne Warren Perritt, 74, of West Monroe, LA will be at 3:00 PM, Thursday, April 20, 2006, at Eros Cemetery, Eros, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, with the Rev. Rodney Sanders officiating. Mrs. Perritt was born on November 5, 1931, in Ouachita Parish and passed away on April 18, 2006, in Monroe, LA. A loving mother and devoted homemaker. Mrs. Perritt was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Perritt, Sr. in April 2002. Mrs. Perritt is survived by daughters, Judith Perritt Cotton and Joyce Crawford Leija; sons, Calvin Perritt, Jr., Wesley, James and Jerry Crawford; sisters, Marie Warren Sims, Freddie Warren Canary, brothers: Gene Warren, Billy Ray Warren and Teddy Warren; number of nieces and nephews; twelve grandchildren; two step grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.

JOHN T. PEVEHOUSE
Cox Funeral Home
Funeral services for John T. Pevehouse, age 66, a retired superintendent for the Town of Oak Grove will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, April 20, 2006 at the Goodwill Baptist Church in the Goodwill Community near Oak Grove. Reverends Wesley Bennett and Jimbo Herring will officiate. Burial will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery on Highway 425 north of Bastrop, LA. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home in Oak Grove. Mr. Pevehouse died Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at St. Francis North Hospital in Monroe, LA. Born August 5, 1939 in Malvern, AR, John was the retired superintendent of the Town of Oak Grove, a former deputy sheriff, farmer, cattleman, and ironworker and served his country in the U.S. Army. His varied career was a testament to his vitality and strong work ethic. John was an avid Oak Grove and LSU football fan, and had a love for classic automobiles. He served as deacon of Goodwill Baptist Church and was an active member of the Twin City Classic Chevy Club. He was a member of the class of 1957 of Bastrop High School. John died Tuesday morning, April 18, 2006 after many years of a battle against cancer. He is preceded in death by his mother, Lois Pevehouse. He is survived by his wife, Carol Pevehouse of Oak Grove, LA; son and daughter-in-law, Brad and Leigh Pevehouse of Monroe, Louisiana; son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Amanda Pevehouse of Cabot, AR; daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Mark Thomas of Austin, TX; five grandsons, Jake, Josh, Jonah, Alex and Ryan Pevehouse and two granddaughters, Anna and Brittney Pevehouse and his father, H.B. Pevehouse of Bastrop, LA. Pallbearers are Jimmy Lay, Roger Kinnison, Morris Blackmon, Jerry Malone, Robert Adams, Chuck Calvert, Larry Denmon and Carl Madden. Family will receive friends between the hours of 2:00 to 9:00 PM on Wednesday, April 19, 2006 at Cox Funeral Home in Oak Grove.

GAY ANN SIMMONS-POSEY
Funeral services for Gay Ann Simmons-Posey will be held at First Baptist Church in Ruston, LA, Friday, April 21, 2006 at 2:00 PM with Brother Chris Craig officiating. Burial will be in Pines Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Simmons, 40, of Austin, TX passed away Monday, April 17, 2006 in a tragic cycling accident. Raised in New Orleans, LA, Mrs. Simmons was born in Jonesboro, LA on January 17, 1966 to Gaylon D. Simmons and Gloria Annette Turner. She attended Louisiana Tech University and graduated from Southern Methodist University with degrees in Political Science and English. She lived in Austin, TX employed as Senior Human Resources Manager for Activant Solutions. Her hobbies included that of cycling, gardening, cooking, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. She is remembered for her outgoing personality, vivacious approach to life, unselfish attitude, and confidence to experience new things. She often participated in non-profit fundraising efforts for cancer research and multiple sclerosis annually riding in the MS 150 and Lance Armstrong Ride for the Roses. Mrs. Simmons touched many lives in such special ways that cannot be put into words. Her presence will be dearly missed but never forgotten. Gay's favorite saying is "Life is not about the breaths you take but the moments that take your breath away". Survivors include her husband of thirteen years, James Ronald Posey, Jr.; her parents, Gaylon D. Simmons and wife, Denise and her mother, Gloria Annette Turner; her brothers, Scot D. Simmons and wife, Lory and Chad E. Simmons; her brother-in-law, Kent Reed and wife, Alison; her four nephews, Reid Simmons, Pearce Simmons, Justin Reed, Wesley Reed and niece, Catherine Reed. Pallbearers will be Frank Mathews, Justin Reed, Kent Reed, Luis Rodriguez, James Odom, Jamie Shelton, Richard Lewis, Link Martin and Don McGehee. Visitation will take place on Thursday April 20, 2006 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral home in Ruston, LA. Memorials may be made in the honor of Gay Simmons-Posey to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society at http://www.ms150.org/ms 150/donate or Lance Armstrong Foundation http://www.livestrong.org /site/c.jvKZLbMRIsG/b.695473 /k.CE49/Donate.htm.

MRS. LOIS HEMPHILL WINGATE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Lois Hemphill Wingate, 86, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, April 20, 2006 at Living Way Apostolic Church Youth Center, West Monroe. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Jack Bell, Rev. Milton Pray, Rev. Carl Shurte, Rev. Joel Hemphill, and Rev. David Hemphill under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Wingate was born May 10, 1919 in Eunice, LA and passed away April 18, 2006 in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Wingate was loved and known for the beautiful gospel songs she wrote that were sung across the nation and the islands of the sea. She spread love and cheer to everyone she met. Mrs. Wingate will be remembered for her smile and sense of humor.
Mrs. Wingate and her late husband Rev. H.N. Wingate built and directed Sam Houston State Park in Lake Charles, LA for many years. They received numerous awards of excellence, including being chosen the number one park in the state of Louisiana, for their operations, service provided, and maintenance of these facilities. Mrs. Wingate is survived by siblings, Juanita H. Kelly of Birmingham, AL, Verba H. Spillers of Minden, LA, MaryEvelyn H. Corr of Baton Rouge, LA, Rev. Joel W. Hemphill of Nashville, TN, Anna Gayle H. Hicks of West Monroe, LA, Rita H. Mayo of West Monroe, LA, Rev. David R. Hemphill of Nashville, TN and Brenda Deason of West Monroe, LA; stepmother, Beatrice B. Hemphill and a host of nieces and nephews. Nephews will serve as pallbearers Timothy B. McKeithen, William T. McKeithen, Gary Alan Hemphill, Chris A. Wolff, Michael H. Spillers, John Corr IV, Gabriel Corr, Joel W. Hemphill, Jr., William Trent Hemphill, James P. Mayo, Jr. and Quinton W. Deason. Visitation will be Thursday from 12 Noon until service time at the church.

Eunice Beck, 58
OAK RIDGE — Eunice Beck, a store clerk, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Bethany Baptist Church, Oak Ridge. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Aimwell Baptist Church, Oak Ridge. Burial will be in Alexandria No. 2 Baptist Church Cemetery, Oak Ridge, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Fredrick Blackman, 60
BASTROP — Fredrick Blackman, a farmer, died Saturday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. today in Hill Top Cemetery, Mer Rouge, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Bill Brown, 75
Bill Brown of Monroe, a handyman, died April 10. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.

Roosevelt Brown, 69
OAK RIDGE — Roosevelt Brown, a farmer, died April 11. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at New Light Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Oak Ridge.

Charles M. Caston, 50
Charles M. Caston of Monroe, a computer technician, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

James F. Cook, 87
FERRIDAY — James F. Cook, retired from American General Life Insurance Co., died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Ferriday. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Adam Douglas, 76
OAK GROVE — Adam Douglas, a construction worker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Southside Cemetery, Oak Grove, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Floy Dendy Fitzgerald, 88
BERNICE — Floy Dendy Fitzgerald, a retired nurse's assistant and homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Pisgah Baptist Church, Bernice. Burial will be in Pisgah Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Velvet Henderson, 96
DELHI — Velvet Henderson, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Epps High School, Epps. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Jones Cemetery.

Jacqorias Goldman, 6
WINNSBORO — Jacqorias Goldman, the son of Jacqueline Goldman, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert. Visitation is noon until 8 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro, with wake service from 7-8 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert.

Roger L. Goldman, 35
DALLAS — Roger L. Goldman, a cook formerly of Winnsboro, died April 10. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert. Visitation is noon until 8 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro, with wake service from 7-8 p.m. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert.

James Jackson, 84
WINNSBORO — James Jackson, a retired plant supervisor at Micro Chemical, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First Zion Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro, and 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Winnsboro.

Michael Johns, 31
WINNSBORO — Michael Johns, self-employed, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Hazel Johnson, 62
GARY, Ind. — Hazel Johnson, a homemaker formerly of Bastrop, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Billy Wayne Kinnison, 61
COLUMBIA — Billy Wayne Kinnison, a retired mechanic and an avid fisherman, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in McDaniel Cemetery near Kelly.

Gladys L. Machnik, 84
Gladys L. Machnik of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

J.P. McElroy Jr., 60
MARION — J.P. McElroy Jr., a Con-Agra employee, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Union Baptist Church, Marion. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Concord Cemetery.

Charles McKenzie, 81
Charles McKenzie of Monroe, president of McKenzie and Mouk Insurance Co., died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Visitation is 4:30-6:30 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Nikeya Miles, infant
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Nikeya Miles, the infant daughter of Shakemya Dooley, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church, Wilmot, Ark. Burial will be in Second Baptist Church Cemetery, Wilmot, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Willie Norris, 53
Willie Norris of Monroe, a laborer, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Flowery Mount Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Monday at Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

John T. Pevehouse, 66
OAK GROVE — John Thomas Pevehouse, superintendent for the town of Oak Grove, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Goodwill Baptist Church. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Bernice Sims, 72
TALLULAH — Bernice Sims, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Rev. Harold Smith, 85
The Rev. Harold "Gene" Smith of West Monroe, a retired missionary, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Pentecostals of the Twin Cities Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Jonesboro Cemetery, Jonesboro, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lois Hemphill Wingate, 86
Lois Hemphill Wingate of West Monroe, a retired office manager with the state Parks Commission, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Living Way Apostolic Church, West Monroe. Visitation is noon today until service time at the church. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Perritt, Hazel L.: 3 p.m. today, Eros Cemetery, Eros.

April 21, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

BETTY JANE DODDS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Services for Betty Jane Dodds, 81, of Wichita, KS, will be at 4:00 PM, Monday, April 24, 2006, at Tessendorf Chapel in Onaga, KS, with Rev. Jeffery Crane officiating. Interment will be in Onaga Cemetery. Miss Dodds was born August 6, 1924, in Spearfish, SD and died April 19, 2006, in Monroe, LA. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Milton and Lydia Dodds and brother, James Milton Dodds. She is survived by her sister, Clara Belle Weaver and husband Dewey; nieces and nephews, Dewey Weaver and wife Julie, Diane Twist and husband Randy, Doug Weaver, Nan Cummings and husband George; and great nieces and nephews, Katie Kilmer, Christie Twist, Allie Twist, Colby Weaver, Trey Weaver, Graham Weaver, Lydia Weaver, George Cummings IV, Brad Cummings, Ben Cummings, Natalie Weaver, Calvin Riley, and Jackson Weaver.

MR. MICHAEL E. JOHNS
Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Michael E. Johns, 31, of Winnsboro, LA will be held at the River of Life Church on Saturday, April 22, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. David Philips, Rev. Pat Hayes, and Rev. Kevin Bates officiating. Interment will follow at Myrtle Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Michael was born March 28, 1975 in Natchez, MS and went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 19, 2006. He was a resident of Winnsboro, a member of River of Life Church, and a member of the Winnsboro Chamber of Commerce. Michael was a wonderful family man with many devoted friends. He was the manager of Big Johns' Burgers in Winnsboro, a thirty year old family restaurant where he spent most of his childhood. Michael was proud of recently expanding the business to include Big Johns' Catering of which he was the owner and operator. He was preceded in Death by: Maternal Grandfather-Nelson Book Sr. Paternal Grandparents-Jack and Jessie Mae Johns. Survivors include: wife Jennifer Griffing Johns of Winnsboro, LA two sons-Grant Michael Johns and Myles Edward Johns of Winnsboro, LA; Father-Jesse E. Johns and wife Lisa of Winnsboro, LA; Mother-Nell Book of Winnsboro, LA; Sister-Jessica Johns Mabry and husband Brian of Winnsboro, LA; two nephews-Bradley Hunter Johns and Brian Jase Mabry; Maternal Grandmother-Zola Rene' Book of Jonesville, LA and a host of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and friends. The Pallbearers will be Matt Clark, Jeremiah King, Kenny Evans, Tony Chevalier, Clay Russell, and Calvin Cureington. The Honorary Pallbearers are John Buxton, Russell Etheridge, K.C. Heckard, and Brian Enlow. The family will receive friends at River of Life Church from 5:00 p.m.to 9:00 p.m. Friday, April 21, 2006. Memorials may be made on Michael's behalf to The American Cancer Society or St. Judes Children's Hospital.

MRS. GLADYS LENORA MACHNIK
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Services for Mrs. Gladys Lenora Machnik, 84, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, April 22, 2006, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph Robert Inzina officiating. Interment will follow in St. Matthew's Catholic Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home St. John Street Monroe, LA. Mrs. Machnik died on April 19, 2006, at her residence. She was a founding member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, where she served on the Altar Society and as a Eucharistic Minister. Mrs. Machnik received the Medal of Honor in 2002 from Bishop William Friend. She loved flowers, outdoors, fishing, skiing, and camping with her children and grandchildren. She taught her grandchildren how to ski and enjoyed traveling all over the United States. Survivors include her children, Joyce Sue Ross and husband Tom; Diane Edwin Wagley and husband Ken; and Jimmy Edward Machnik and wife Melanie all of Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Chris Ross; Mike Ross and wife Kathy; Jerry Ross and wife Dawn; Danny Ross and wife Cathy; Murray Ross; Susan Whittington and husband Richard; Doug Ross and wife Theresa; Rebecca Blodgett and husband Jim; Kenneth Wagley, Jr.; Deborah Wagley; Megan Machnik; Morgan Machnik; and Mallory Machnik; twenty one great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be grandsons, grandsons-in-law, and great grandsons. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Friday, with a Vigil Wake service at 6:00PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home St. John Street Monroe. In lieu of flowers, Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society or Louisiana Baptist Children's home.

CHARLES EDGAR McKENZIE, JR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mr. Charles Edgar McKenzie, Jr. 81, of Monroe, will be at 11 AM, Friday, April 21, 2006, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, with Rev. Richard Humphries officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. McKenzie was born November 16, 1924, in Monroe, LA and died April 19, 2006, at his home. A retired insurance executive, he was a graduate of Webb School, Louisiana State University and served his country with the United States Navy in World War II. He also served as president of McKenzie and Mouk from 1967 until retirement in 1994. He was elected president of the Louisiana Association of Independent. He was a charter member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, a member of Bayou Desiard Country Club and a member of the Old Potluck Hunting Club. He was a member of the Northeast Louisiana Archaeological Society. He developed Idevan Lane Subdivision, thirty years ago, along with Jack Mabray. He was preceded in death by his son, Charles E. McKenzie, III; his parents, Charles E. and Carrie Perry McKenzie; his sisters, Eleanor Thompson, Jane Sherrouse and Barbara Venable. Charles McKenzie is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sue Ford McKenzie; and their children, Lynn McDonald, Carrie Davidson and husband Dan, and Bernard McKenzie and wife Barbara; and grandchildren, Frances F. Davidson, Lucy S. McKenzie, and David V. McDonald. Pallbearers will be Jeff Mouk, Douglas Netterville, Charles Noble, David Smith, Dhu Thompson, and Hollis Venable. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Amman, Bill Baker, Roy Cole, Jack Smith Clyde Webb, George Mouk, and Jimmy Perry. The family would like to thank Judy Palmer and Gale Palm with Patient's Choice Hospice, and Dr. Gammage and staff at the Northeast Cancer Institute for all their support and care. The family is also grateful for Linda Carter for her loyal devotion.

VERDIE SCHNEIDER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville, LA.
Verdie (Mama V) Wilson Schneider passed away at home on Easter Monday, April 17, 2006. Born in Downsville, Louisiana on June 24, 1915, she later lived in the Washington, DC area, Pennsylvania and Florida. She was a treasure to her family and many friends who called her "Mama". She loved her family and friends, loved to laugh, and loved flowers, plants and birds. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Lavelle Wilson and Elmer Schneider and a son, Archie Wilson. She is survived by her children, Peggy Brown and Doris Ramsey; nine grandchildren, Jeff Brown, Bart Brown, Kim Hernandez, Stephen Ramsey, Debra Dziekan, Kay Whitten, Wayne Wilson, Sherry Walker, and Jon McCeary; and sixteen great-grandchildren, Chase, Ashley, Kendall, Stephen, Katrina, Jason, Anthony BJ, Caleb, Robin, Kelli, Lindsey, Carolann, Morgan, Kaylyn and Matt. A celebration of her life will be held at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville, LA. Sunday, April 23, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. with visitation one hour before the service. Interment will follow in Mt Nebo Cemetery in Downsville, LA.

Wynonah V. Braddock, 74
Wynonah V. Braddock of West Monroe, a retired registered dietitian, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Feazel Chapel, First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Alvin Bryan, 94
RUSTON — Alvin Bryan, a timber marker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Old Prospect Cemetery, Clay.

Mary L. Clay, 57
TALLULAH — Mary L. Clay, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Joe B. Cowan, 95
Joe B. Cowan of Monroe, a retired dairy processor manager, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is noon today until service time. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery.

Leola Williams Ellis, 95
WINNSBORO — Leola Williams Ellis, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Shiloh Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be at Morning Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity.

A.J. Franklin, 79
A.J. Franklin of Monroe, a professional chauffeur, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Mary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be at Powell Street Extension Cemetery.

Percy Lee Green, 58
TALLULAH — Percy Lee Green died April 14. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be at New Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.

Herbert 'Hop' Harrell, 70
RAYVILLE — Herbert "Hop" Walton Harrell, a retired sales clerk, died Sunday. Graveside memorial services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Lynn Cemetery, Archibald. Arrangements are under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Walter 'Ray' Hart, 72
TRANSYLVANIA — Walter "Ray" Hart, a telephone line technician, died Thursday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Lake Providence City Cemetery. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday until service time at Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Dr. Mary John, 87
Dr. Mary John of Monroe, a physician, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First Christian Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Roger Dale Johnson, 56
BASTROP — Roger Dale Johnson, retired from International Paper Co., died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Grace Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Samuel Louis Main, 75
GRAYSON — Samuel Louis Main, a retired U.S. Marine Corps E-8 master sergeant, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Cross Roads Baptist Church west of Grayson. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be at Cross Roads Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

William E. Reed, 91
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Dr. William E. Reed, Ph.D., formerly of Columbia, an educator and foreign service diplomat, died April 12. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Brownville Baptist Church, Columbia. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Calvin Shuff, 42
BASTROP — Calvin Shuff, a boat captain, died Thursday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

James Albert Stevens, 86
OAK GROVE — James Albert Stevens, a school bus driver with West Carroll Parish Schools, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Green Chapel Church of God. Burial will be at Ravan Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Arniece Swazer, 79
WINNSBORO — Arniece Swazer, retired from Louisiana State University, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be at St. Paul Baptist Church Cemetery, Bienville.

Evelyn J. Taylor, 63
Evelyn J. Taylor of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Powell Street Extension Cemetery.

Elnora S. Turner, 95
Elnora S. Turner of Monroe, a caretaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe. Visitation is noon until 5:30 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at J.S. Clark Cemetery.

Jimmie C. Williams, 70
CROWVILLE — Jimmie C. Williams, a retired construction foreman, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Previously Acknowledged
Beck, Eunice: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Bethany Baptist Church, Oak Ridge.
Brown, Bill: 11 a.m. today, Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Brown, Roosevelt: 1 p.m. today, New Light Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Caston, Charles M.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe.
Cook, James F.: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Ferriday.
Douglas, Adam: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Goldman, Jacqorias: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert.
Goldman, Roger L.: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert.
Henderson, Velvet: 11 a.m. Saturday, Epps High School, Epps.
Jackson, James: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Zion Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
McElroy Jr., J.P.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Union Baptist Church, Marion.
McKenzie, Charles: 11 a.m. today, St. Paul's United Methodist Church.
Miles, Nikeya: 2 p.m. Sunday, First Baptist Church, Wilmot, Ark.
Norris, Willie: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Flowery Mount Baptist Church, Monroe.
Smith, Rev. Harold "Gene": 10 a.m. today, The Pentecostals of the Twin Cities Church.

April 22, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MRS. EMOGENE C. SLAYTON
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Emogene C. Slayton, 78, of Delhi will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, April 23, 2006 at the North Central Baptist Church near Delhi. Rev. Eddie Fuller will officiate. Interment will be in the Crowville Masonic Cemetery in Crowville under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Visitation will be held from 6:00-9:00 PM Saturday at Cox Funeral Home and at North Central Baptist Church from 2:00 PM Sunday until time of service. Mrs. Slayton died Friday at Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi. She was an LPN for forty-eight years, two years at the Delhi Clinic, thirty years at the Delhi E.R. and sixteen years at the Street Clinic in Mercy Hospital in Vicksburg.
She is preceded in death by her husband, John T. Slayton, a brother Marion Chapman and her parents Clifton N. Chapman and Myrtle Jones Chapman. She is survived by three daughters, Kitty Garley and husband Larry of Delhi, Cheryl Bonnette and husband Leslie of St. Joseph, LA and Billie Jean Slayton of Illinois; eight grandchildren Marsha G. Ferrington, Michael E. Garley, Nancy G. Wallace, Sarah Cowart, Stephanie Crawford, Danny Pepper, Paul Hampton and Stephanie Revell; two brothers Sharon Chapman and his wife Joyce of Delhi and Billy Joe Chapman and his wife Sylvia of Crowville, two sisters, Patricia King of Crowville and Mary Leporati of West Monroe, a sister-in-law Betty Chapman of Delhi and sixteen great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Mike Chapman, Gary Chapman, Randy Chapman, Darren Chapman, Darwin Chapman and Steve Chapman. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our webpage at www.coxfuneral.com.

MR. FLOYD "BUD" WILLIAMS
Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA
Graveside services for Mr. Floyd "Bud" Williams, 96, of Winnsboro, LA will be held at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery on Saturday, April 22, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. John Williams officiating, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mr. Williams was born May 06, 1909 in Converse, LA and passed away Thursday, April 20, 2006 at Plantation Oaks Nursing Home, Wisner. He was a resident of Winnsboro, a farmer, and a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church. He had a love for sports, fishing, and hunting. He was preceded in death by: Father-Robert Michael Williams; Mother-Lena Brown Williams ; Wife-Lillian L. Williams ; Son-Robert Williams; Brother-Fred Williams; Brother-Johnny Williams; Sister-Mary Wright. Survivors include: Son-Sonny Williams and his wife Janet of Maumelle, AR; Son-Bennie Williams and his wife Karen of El Dorado, AR; Daughter-Martha Murry of Carthage, MS; Daughter-Shirley Bradford and her husband Ben of West Monroe, LA; Stepson-Jerry Hart and Sharmin of Natchez, MS; Stepdaughter-Diane Johnson and her husband Harry of Brookhaven, MS; Stepdaughter-Pam Byrd of Vidalia, LA; Sister-Hattie Dickens of Natchez, MS; Sister-Nellie Hatton of Winnsboro, LA; Half sister-Sue Tarver of Winnsboro, LA and numerous nieces and nephews. He was also survived by eleven grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. The pallbearers will be Chad Williams, Jim Williams, Phil Williams, Linda Watson, Bennie Evans, Bob Watson. The family will receive friends at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m on Saturday, April 22, 2006.

MR. HAROLD LEE ZEIGLER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Harold Lee Zeigler, 64, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:30 PM, Sunday, April 23, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA, with Pastor Billy Taylor officiating. Interment will follow at the Zeigler Cemetery in Eros, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mr. Zeigler was born December 8, 1941 in Eros, LA and passed away April 20, 2006 following a lengthy illness. He was a loving father, a caring friend and will be greatly missed. He was an avid racing enthusiast and loved spending time outdoors with his friends and family, hunting and fishing. Harold was a wonderful family man with many devoted friends, full of life and vigor, and was a treasure to all who knew him and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Breard and Letha Zeigler, and three brothers, Wilbur, Charles and Robert Zeigler.
He is survived by his children; Sandra and husband Horace Winchester of West Monroe, LA; Pam Knowles-Mace of Delta Junction, AK; Beth and husband Roger Reames of West Monroe, LA; Rebecca and husband Jason Patterson of Brandon, MS; Michael Zeigler of West Monroe, LA and two grandchildren, Amy Marie Knowles of Brandon, MS and Brian Scott Winchester of West Monroe, LA. His sisters: Elizabeth and husband Bill Butler, Vickie and husband Benny Warren of Crystal Springs, MS; Merlene and husband Bo Easterling and Linda and husband Ray Allen of West Monroe, LA; and Kay and husband James Rylee of Richton, MS. His brothers: Rev. Sam and wife Gayla Zeigler of Princeton, IN: George and wife Laverne Zeigler of Eros, LA; Joe and wife Linda Zeigler of Chatham, LA; and Danny Zeigler of West Monroe, LA. He is survived additionally by numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Bo Smith, Ray Allen Jr., Lewis Zeigler, Gary Mercer, Jimmy Jones and Brian Jones. Honorary pallbearers will be Hyram Chambless, Jimbo Kelly, "Little" Danny Zeigler, Bobby Robertson, Ty Mixon and Bill Butler. The family would like to thank the staff of Premier Hospice of Bastrop, LA, Avalon of Monroe, LA and Wade Hayes of Chase Bank. The family is especially grateful for the devotion, support and care provided by Emily Wallace and Sheryl Kavanik. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Saturday, April 22, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Don L. Best, 47
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Don L. Best, a car salesman formerly of West Monroe, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Albert Elias, 70
Albert Elias of Monroe, owner of Elias' of Monroe, died Thursday. Visitation is 4:30-8 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Arrangements are incomplete.

Carolyn Z. Gordon, 86
Carolyn Zabasky Gordon of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Visitation is Sunday evening at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Arrangements are incomplete.

Mary Lee Gray, 83
Mary Lee Gray of Monroe, a housekeeper, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Sears Hartwell, 95
Sears Hartwell of Monroe, a laborer formerly of Marrero, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Michael Johns, 31
WINNSBORO — Michael Johns, a self-employed restaurant manager, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at River of Life Church, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Myrtle Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Nellie Johnson, 83
Nellie Johnson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mary Lanehart, 64
MONTEREY — Mary Lanehart died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Gladys L. Machnik, 84
Gladys L. Machnik of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Matthew Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, St. John Street, Monroe.

Felecia D. Raney, infant
RAYVILLE — Felecia Danielle Raney, the infant daughter of Patricia and Michael Raney, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in McKnight Cemetery near Holly Ridge.

Isabella L. Romano, infant
Isabella LeAndie Romano, the infant daughter of Joseph and Cautina Romano of West Monroe, died Thursday. Private family graveside services will be held today at Hasley Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Roeana Sanders, 81
JONESVILLE — Roeana Sanders died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Douglas L. Sims, 57
Douglas L. Sims of Monroe, a machinist, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Emogene C. Slayton 78
DELHI — Emogene C. Slayton, a retired licensed practical nurse, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at North Central Baptist Church near Delhi. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be at Crowville Masonic Cemetery.

Beatrice Tucker Tyler, 76
Beatrice Tucker Tyler of Monroe, a retired bookkeeper, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Floyd 'Bud' Williams, 96
WINNSBORO — Floyd "Bud" Williams, a retired farmer, died Thursday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Winnsboro. Visitation is 1-2:45 p.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Jimmie C. Williams, 70
CROWVILLE — Jimmie C. Williams, a retired construction foreman, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery, Crowville.

Previously acknowledged
Beck, Eunice: 11 a.m. today, New Bethany Baptist Church, Oak Ridge.
Bryan, Alvin: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Caston, Charles M.: 1 p.m. today, Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe.
Douglas, Adam: 1 p.m. today, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Ellis, Leola Williams: 1 p.m. today, Shiloh Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Franklin, A.J.: 1 p.m. today, St. Mary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Goldman, Jacqorias: 11 a.m. today, New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert.
Goldman, Roger L.: 11 a.m. today, New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert.
Green, Percy Lee: 10 a.m. today, New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Harrell, Herbert "Hop" Walton: 10 a.m. today, Lynn Cemetery, Archibald.
Hart, Walter "Ray": 3 p.m. today, Lake Providence City Cemetery, Lake Providence.
Henderson, Velvet: 11 a.m. today, Epps High School, Epps.
Jackson, James: 11 a.m. today, First Zion Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
John, Dr. Mary: 11 a.m. today, First Christian Church, Monroe.
Johnson, Roger Dale: 10 a.m. today, Grace Baptist Church, Bastrop.
McElroy Jr., J.P.: 2 p.m. today, Mount Union Baptist Church, Marion.
Miles, Nikeya: 2 p.m. Sunday, First Baptist Church, Wilmot, Ark.
Norris, Willie: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Flowery Mount Baptist Church, Monroe.
Reed, Dr. William E.: 10 a.m. today, Brownville Baptist Church, Columbia.
Shuff, Calvin: 10 a.m. today, Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.
Swazer, Arniece: 11 a.m. today, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner.
Taylor, Evelyn J.: 11 a.m. Monday, Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Turner, Elnora S.: 11 a.m. today, Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe.

April 23, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Mr. Donald Lynn "Don" Best
Kilpatrick Funeral HomeWest Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. Donald Lynn Best, 47, of San Antonio, TX, will be held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, April 24, 2006, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel-West Monroe, with Rev. George Bonner and Rev. Bill Bearden officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Nebo Cemetery, Downsville, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Don was born May 21, 1958, in Delhi, LA to Eloise Stansell Best and Henry Best Sr. He retired from the auto sales business in 1996. Mr. Best passed away peacefully in his home April 20, 2006. After retiring he enjoyed spending time with his granddaughter and family. Don was preceded
Don is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Shirley Best of San Antonio, TX; son, Justin Best of San Antonio, TX; and treasured granddaughter Briana Kalee Best, who was the "Princess" of his life. He is also survived by his father, Henry Best Sr. of Monroe, LA; brother, Ed Best and wife Betty, of Ruston, LA; sister, Rita Farley and husband Gerry of West Monroe, LA; and by special nieces and nephews, Michele Walsworth of Downsville, LA, Jacob Best of Downsville, LA, Melissa Dycus of West Monroe, LA and Wesley Farley of West Monroe, LA. Pallbearers will be Jacob Best, Garrick Walsworth, Wesley Farley, Mike Stansell, Ricky Beavers and James McCormick.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

ALBERT ELIAS, SR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mr. Albert Elias, Sr., 70, of Monroe, will be at 10 AM, Monday, April 24, 2006, at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Msgr. Edmund Moore, Rev. Joseph Robert Inzina, Rev. Mark Watson, Rev. Joe Puthuppally, and Rev. Job Edathinatt will officiate. Interment will be in St. Matthew Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mr. Elias, a member of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, was born December 29, 1935, in Monroe, LA and died April 20, 2006, in Monroe, LA. He was a graduate of St. Matthew High School and LSU with a degree in agriculture. He was owner and proprietor of Elias' Department Store which spanned four generations. He was also a financial planner and National Football League Players Association Registered Player Financial Advisor with numerous clients in the NFL and a member of the Optimist Club. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary
He is survived by his wife, Marcella Zacca Elias of Monroe, LA; sons, Albert Elias, Jr. of Dallas, TX, Chad Elias of Monroe, LA, and David Elias of Memphis, TN; sisters, Mary Louise Mansour and Wadel Abide; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Steve Elias, Paul Abide, Phil Mansour, Dr. Donnie Elias, Dr. Ab Elias, George Elias, Rick Inzina, Steve Sagan, Wadie Zacca, Nicholas Jamiel, Ned Michael Jabour, Richard Abraham, Andy Abide and Gregory Elias
Visitation will be from 4:30 PM until 8:00 PM, Sunday, April 23, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. A Vigil Wake Service will be at 6:30 PM. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.

CAROLYN ZABASKY GORDON
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Graveside services for Mrs. Carolyn Zabasky Gordon will be held Monday, April 24, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Ball, LA, with David Rocket officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Mrs. Gordon was born March 7, 1920 and passed away Friday, April 21, 2006, after a brief illness. GeGe loved to laugh. When able, she was an avid golfer, gardener and bird watcher. Prior to moving to the area, she and Mr. Gordon were actively involved in the First Baptist Church, New Orleans, and the First Baptist Church, Covington. Mrs. Gordon was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Aubrey; her parents, John and Julia Zabavsky; seven sisters and her brother. Left to mourn her loss are her daughter, Sandra Gordon Blake and husband John; grandsons Casey Gordon Blake and wife Laura and John Davis Blake; great-grandson, Cale Casey Blake; and many nephews and nieces. Pallbearers are nephews Ray Kelly, Tom Zabasky, Clint McGehee, Joe Grabowski, David Voda and Jody Grabowski. Honorary pallbearer is nephew Carl Voda. In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made to the First Baptist Church, 5290 Canal Blvd., New Orleans, LA, 70124, for the Baptist Crossroads Project. For all their love and concern, the family would like to thank the staff of St. Joseph's Assisted Living, Glenwood Hospital 4th floor north nurses and staff, and special family friend Glynn Ellen Putnam. Visitation will be Sunday evening April 23, 2006 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe.

JOHNNIE MAE MORGAN GREGORY
Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Johnnie Mae Morgan Gregory, 79, of Bastrop, LA. are scheduled for 2 PM Monday, April 24, 2006 at Central Missionary Baptist Church with Revs. Britt Dupree and Phillip McCready officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. She is survived by three daughters, Velma Brodnax, Georgia White and husband Ken, Lois Jordan and husband Clifford; two sons, William Elec Gregory and wife Rose, Clifton Gregory and wife Vickie all of Bastrop, LA.; brother, Austin Morgan of Rayville, LA.; six grandchildren, Waylon White, Jody White, Dustin Jordan, Shayne Gregory, Stacy White, Hoyt Gregory, Lynette Gregory and four great grandchildren, Hunter Gregory, Parker Jordan, Zack Gregory and Ainsley White Mrs. Gregory is preceded in death by her husband George O. Gregory. Visitation will be held from 6 PM until 9 PM Sunday at Golden Funeral Home.

MRS. BETTY REDDEN McMILLON
Riser Funeral Home Inc
Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Redden McMillon age 69 of Columbia will be held 10AM Monday April 24, 2006 at the Bosco Baptist Church with the Rev's Bruce Underwood & Johnny Brooks Officiating. Interment will follow in the Bosco Cemetery with services under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. Betty Sue Redden McMillon was born on July 14, 1936 to the union of her parents the late George & Edgar Boyd Redden. She passed from this life on Friday April 21, 2006 at the LSU E A Conway Memorial Hospital in Monroe following an extended illness.Mrs. McMillon was preceded in death by a son Norman McMillon, her parents and a host of brothers and sisters. She was a retired Book Keeper with Borden, Inc. with twenty five years of service. One of the happiest times of her life was when she was a Sunday school teacher, and worked with the youth at Bosco Baptist Church where she was an active member. Left to mourn her passing yet celebrate her life are her husband Charles K. Mc Millon of Columbia. two sons and daughters in law- Kenneth & Onita Mc Millon of Monroe and Greg & Janet Mc Millon of Linville, La. her daughter Brenda & Wayne Carr of Monroe. Her brother & sister in law- Bobby E. Redden & Margaret Redden. Her beloved grand children John Gresham Mc Millon, Walker Lee Mc Millon, Brandy Lee Brooks, Charles Spencer McMillon, Gregory Scott McMillon, Eric Carr and Matthew Carr, Kenna McMillon, Kaleb McMillon and April McMillon, and 5 Great Grand Children. Serving as pallbearers will be Eric Carr, Matt Carr, Jonathan Brooks, Charlie McMillon, Scott McMillon, Kaleb McMillon. The family will receive visitors on Sunday April 23 at the Bosco Baptist Church from 5PM until 9PM and on Monday from 9AM until time of service.

HELEN MOORE McQUISTON
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mrs. Helen Moore McQuiston, 88, of Monroe, will be at 10:30 AM, Monday, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, with Rev. Paul Cascio officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. McQuiston, a member of Parkview Baptist Church, was born June 24, 1917, in Pine Bluff, AR, and died April 22, 2006, in Monroe, LA. She was office manager for Grants and J. C. Penney's. She was a charter member of North Monroe and Lakeshore Lioness Club. Her husband, Arnold McQuiston; parents, Richard and Ada Lucille Moore; brother, Richard P. Moore; and sisters, Lucille Moore Lafayette and Sue Moore McGraw, preceded her in death. Survivors include nieces, Faye Moore and husband Bruce of Arlington, TX, Beada Jinks and husband Carey of Monroe, Krisan Bryant and husband Mike of Monroe; great nieces and nephews, Ellen and Brittany Moore of Arlington, TX, Richard Jinks of Monroe, LA, Josh Bryant and wife Tara of Monroe, and Pamela Bryant of Shreveport, LA; and special friends, Katherine Rogers and Charlie McGraw. Visitation will be from 5 PM until 7 PM, Sunday, April 23, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

BEATRICE TUCKER TYLER
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Beatrice Tucker Tyler, 76, of Monroe, will be at 10 AM, Monday, April 24, 2006, at First United Methodist Church, Monroe, LA. with Rev. Larry Stafford and Rev. Terry Love officiating. Interment will be in Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Bea Tyler died peacefully with her family by her side Friday, April 21, 2006, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, LA. She was born to Edward Tucker and Neva Evans Tucker on August 20, 1929, in Monroe, LA. She graduated from Neville High School and attended Northeast Junior College. Mrs. Tyler was a bookkeeper by profession, most recently for her son's business. Her primary focus and joy were her children, grandchildren, family and friends, and her church. She was a strong believer and follower of Christ. She fervently prayed for and helped many people because of her deep faith and love of others. She especially loved having everyone gather at her home for Thanksgiving. She enjoyed entertaining, games and traveling. Mrs. Tyler was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church in Monroe. She was secretary of the Anna Gray Noe Sunday School Class, coordinator of the Young at Heart Group, member of the Bereavement Committee, member of the Recruitment and Nurture of F.U.M.C. Women, active in the Nursing Home Ministry, nursery volunteer, member of F.U.M.C. Circle #3, volunteer for Meals on Wheels, and founder of F.U.M.C. Circle #8 which has been named in her honor. She was also a member of the DeNova Book Club, YMCA Career Club, and Republican Women's Club. She was assistant leader of Brownie Troop #185, a volunteer with R.S.V.P. and a graduate of Bible Study Fellowship. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Melvyn Cannon; brothers, Sam and Gilford Tucker; and her former husband, Buddy Tyler.
Survivors include her son, Van Tyler and wife Marilyn of Jackson, MS; daughters, Nan Tyler Hudson and husband Mike of Ft. Smith, AR, Ann Tyler Stewart and husband Don of Knoxville, TN; brother, Larry Tucker and wife Margie of New Orleans, LA; seven grandchildren, Steven Russell and wife Randa, Kyle and Molly Hudson, Matt and Andrew Tyler, and Cole and Cory Stewart, two great grandsons, Kyler and Levi Russell; nieces, Cathryn Looney and family of Bryan TX and Kay Pingsterhaus and family of Anna, TX; and nephews, Roy Tucker and family of Plano, TX, and Jay Tucker of New Orleans, LA. Pallbearers will be Chris Looney, Matthew Tyler, Andrew Tyler, Kyle Hudson, Steven Russell, Cory Stewart, and Cole Stewart. Visitation will be from 5 PM until 8 PM, Sunday, April 23, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 3900 Loop Road, Monroe. The family would especially like to thank all of Bea's many friends, Dr. Floyd Jones and the staff of Louisiana Extended Care Hospital at Glenwood Regional Medical Center for their loving care.

Garland Lee Cotten, 69
FERRIDAY — Garland Lee Cotten died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be at Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island.

Joan A. Hill, 87
Joan A. Hill of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mary Lanehart, 61
MONTEREY — Mary Lanehart, a teacher's aid, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at the Church of Christ, Monterey. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Crane Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Helen M. Nelson, 90
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Helen M. Nelson, a retired U.S. Navy veteran, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Sarah Turnage Riser, 65
WINNSBORO — Sarah Turnage Riser, a retired registered nurse, died Friday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Monday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Roeana Sanders, 81
LARTO — Roeana Sanders, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Larto Apostolic Church. Visitation will be at the church until time for services. Burial will be at Nichols Cemetery, Larto, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Verdie Schneider, 90
DOWNSVILLE — Verdie Schneider died Monday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 2 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mount Nebo Cemetery, Downsville.

Golden M. Tibbit, 77
Golden M. Tibbit, a tree surgeon, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Harold Lee Zeigler, 64
Harold Lee Zeigler of West Monroe, a construction foreman, died Thursday. Services are 2:30 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1:30 p.m. today until service time. Burial will be at Zeigler Cemetery, Eros.

Previously Acknowledged
Miles, Nikeya: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Wilmot, Ark.
Norris, Willie: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Flowery Mount Baptist Church, Monroe.
Raney, Felecia Danielle: 3 p.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Sims, Douglas L.: 11 a.m. Monday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Slayton, Emogene C.: 3 p.m. today, North Central Baptist Church, near Delhi.
Taylor, Evelyn J.: 11 a.m. Monday, Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Tyler, Beatrice Tucker: 10 a.m. Monday, First United Methodist Church, Monroe.

April 24, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Eva Elizabeth Sharp Dumas
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Eva Elizabeth Sharp Dumas, 79, of West Monroe passed away to be with her Lord on April 23, 2006. Mrs. Dumas was a retired bookkeeper for Kipers Hardware in Monroe. She was a member of the Ridge Avenue Baptist Church in West Monroe. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with services scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 25, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, with Rev. James Skinner, and Rev. David Maxwell officiating. She will be buried at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens in West Monroe.
Mrs. Dumas was preceded in death by her daughter Renee Dumas Spruell and husband, J.D. Dumas Sr. She is survived by her son J.D. Dumas, Jr. and wife Doris of Ruston, LA, sisters, Louise Rosson, Marcie Dumas, and brother James Sharp all of Farmerville, seven grandchildren, Dr. Deborah Lastrapes of Opelousas LA, Yvette Dumas of Lafayette LA, Keith Spruell of Monroe, Dr. J.D. Dumas, III of Hattiesburg, MS, DeAnn Dumas of Santa Rosa, Florida, Chris Spruell of Monroe, and Jeffery Dumas of Ruston, LA. She has seven great-grandchildren. Mrs. Dumas had fought a courageous battle with cancer for the last several years. She will be remembered by all for her determination and independence. Mrs. Dumas was one of ten children born June 3, 1926 from the union of Willie and Zola Sharp. She grew up on a farm during the great depression; she was at ease with personal sacrifice and hard work. When World War II came along all her brothers were drafted into military service. She and her sisters worked in the fields along side her mother and father to make a living. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, neighbor, and friend. She will be truly missed until we see her again. The family would like to recognize and thank the special people at Glenwood Regional Medical Center for their care, concern, and help during this time. May God Bless you all. Pallbearers will be Jeffery Dumas, Dr. J. D. Dumas, III, Keith Spruell, Chris Spruell, Jimmy Rosson, and Dr. Richard Lastrapes. Vistitation will be from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Monday, April 24, 2006 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe.

JESSE WILLIAM TAYLOR
Brown-Holley Funeral Home
Funeral services for Jesse William Taylor, 19, of Start will be 10:00 AM, Monday, April 24, 2006 at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel in Rayville with Reverend Jeff Smart officiating. Interment will follow in Start Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville. Jesse William Taylor was born on August 23, 2986 in Longview, TX and passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2006. Jesse was a member of Start Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, W.A. "Dub" and Dorothy Taylor; uncle, Bill Woods. Survivors include his Mother, Patrece Taylor of Start; Father, Sonny Taylor and wife, Joyce of Longview, TX; Maternal Grandparents, David "Sweetie" and Joy Malone of Start; Aunts and Uncles, Peggy Woods of Mangham, David and Mary Jo Malone of Start, Gil Malone of Start, Reggie and Tammy Malone of Start; and a host cousins. Pallbearers will be Jeff Smith, Auby Smith, John Smith, Wendel Malone, Tim Malone and Bo Malone.

Coleman 'Skipper' Bennett III, 61
RAYVILLE — Coleman Y. "Skipper" Bennett III, a retired Navy master chef, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Donald Best, 47
SAN ANTONIO — Donald Best, a retired auto dealer formerly of West Monroe, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mount Nebo Cemetery, near Downsville, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mar'quesha Calloway, infant
Mar'quesha Calloway, the infant daughter of Maria Calloway and Mar'quez Wilhite of Monroe, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland of Monroe.

Albert Elias, 70
Albert Elias, owner of Elias' Department store, of Monroe, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Matthew Catholic Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Arthur 'Sonny Boy' Gilley, 89
FERRIDAY — Arthur S. "Sonny Boy" Gilley, a truck driver and Navy veteran, died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Natchez City Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Carolyn Zabasky Gordon, 86
Carolyn Zabasky Gordon, of Monroe, died Friday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Ball under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Johnnie Morgan Gregory, 79
BASTROP — Johnnie Mae Morgan Gregory, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Central Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Elmer Gena Hale, 75
TALLULAH — Elmer Gena Hale, a retired farmer and rancher formerly of Pioneer, died Sunday. A graveside service is 10 a.m. today at Epps Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is 8-9 a.m. at the funeral home.

Ruby Zula Loe, 100
JONESBORO — Ruby Zula Loe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Quitman.

Lela Wilson Martin, 88
RUSTON — Lela Wilson Martin, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mineral Springs Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Davey D. Mays Jr., infant
Davey Deshawn Mays Jr., the infant son of Katrina Myers and Davey Deshawn Mays Sr. of Monroe, died Friday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland of Monroe.

Charles 'Buddy' McJohnson, 79
SICILY ISLAND — Charles "Buddy" McJohnson, a lumber inspector, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Betty Redden McMillon, 69
COLUMBIA — Betty Redden McMillon, a retired bookkeeper, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Bosco Baptist Church, Bosco. Burial will be in Bosco Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the church.

Helen Moore McQuiston, 88
Helen Moore McQuiston, a retired office manager, died Saturday. Services are 10:30 a.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Max K. Odom, 67
TRANSYLVANIA — Max K. Odom, a retired respiratory therapist, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mangham Baptist Church, Mangham. Burial will be in Gwin Cemetery, Mangham, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. at the church.

Jesse William Taylor, 19
START — Jesse William Taylor, a student, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Start Cemetery, Start.

Previously acknowledged
Lanehart, Mary: 10 a.m. today, Church of Christ, Monterey.
Norris, Willie: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Flowery Mount Baptist Church, Monroe.
Riser, Sarah Turnage: 2 p.m. today, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Sims, Douglas L.: 11 a.m. today, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Taylor, Evelyn J.: 11 a.m. today, Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Tyler, Beatrice Tucker: 10 a.m. today, First United Methodist Church, Monroe

April 25, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

PATTY SUE JOHNS BLACK
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, LA.
Patty Sue Johns Black, 68, of Delhi passed away to be with her Lord on April 24, 2006 at the Richland Parish Hospital in Delhi.
Mrs. Black was a retired Teacher of 28 years where she taught in Lake Charles, Delhi, Holly Ridge and at Riverfield Academy. She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church in Delhi where she served as a Sunday School Teacher for many years, was an avid gardener and was a member of the Garden Club and a member of Delta Kappa Gamma for many years. She was also a Vacation Bible School Teacher during the Church's Mission Trip to Mexico. Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at the First Baptist Church in Delhi with Rev. W. H. "Bucky" Curry Jr. and Rev. Eddie Fuller officiating. Burial will follow in the Faith Memorial Park Cemetery in Delhi under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Visitation will be held from 5 PM-9PM Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home. She is preceded in death by her parents, Earl Johns and Pauline Cable Johns. She is survived by her loving husband, Charles A. "Buddy" Black of Delhi; daughters Debbie Wilbanks and husband Delbert of Winnfield, LA; Sandy Black of Delhi; and Jamie Burnside and husband Gaylen of Little Rock, AR and her grandchildren, Nathan & Morgan Nosser, Allison & Jon Taylor Davis, Miles Burnside and Taylor Wilbanks. Pallbearers will be Mike Copes, Billy Earl Hammons, J. N. Franks, Charles Franks, Shelton Parker and Thomas Dickerson. Honorary Pallbearers will be William G. Loftin, Ron Crager, Dr. George Edwards, Dr. Paul Grandon and Dr. Jerry Ezell. Any planned memorials may be made to the Harmony Baptist Church Building Fund % Mrs. Shirley Jones, 2068 Hwy 132, Delhi, Louisiana 71232 To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our webpage at www.coxfuneral.com

JAMES ROBERT PORTER
Cox Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA
Funeral services for Mr. James Robert Porter, age 91, of Mer Rouge, LA. will be held 2 P.M. Thursday, April 27, 2006 at the Goodwill Baptist Church, Goodwill, LA., with the Rev. Wesley Bennett and Rev. Jimmie Herring officiating. Interment will be at the Carter Cemetery, near Collinston, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop, LA. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday evening from 5 P.M. till 8 P.M at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop, LA. Mr. Porter was born September 28, 1914 in Akerman, Ms. and passed away April 23, 2006 at Bastrop, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents; Robert Lee and Virginia Catledge Porter, a brother; Charles Porter, and sister; Martha Nell Donohue. Mr. Porter was a member and retired deacon at the Goodwill Baptist Church. He was also a retired cotton picker mechanic and shop foreman for John Deere. Surviving Mr. Porter is his wife of sixty three years; Margaret Kitchens Porter, three children; Dr. James M. Porter and wife Lorri of Nesbit, Ms., Randall Porter and wife Laura of Austin, Tx., Connie Mathews and husband Jack of Mer Rouge, LA ten grandchildren; James M. Porter, Jr. and wife Lori of Nesbit, Ms., Michelle Roberts and husband Cliff of Byhalia, Ms., Ginger Daughtry and husband Dan of Orlando, Fl., 2nd Lt. Joshua R. Mathews and wife Jaimie Mathews of Quantico, Va., Cheyenne Mathews of Mer Rouge, La. Christopher, Luke, and Marcus Porter all of Austin, Tx, Jed and Jami Porter of Nesbit, Ms., three brothers; H.L. Porter and wife Irene of Pioneer, LA., Gerald Porter and wife Audrey of Oak Grove, LA., Frank Porter and wife Josephine of Menefee, Ca., sister; Mary Elms of Ketchum, Ok., daughter in law; Mary Paleda Jerkins of Olive Branch, Ms., and five great grandchildren.
Serving as pallbearers will be Dr. James M. Porter, Randall Porter, Jack Mathews, James M. Porter, Jr., 2nd Lt. Joshua R. Mathews, and Christopher Porter.

MR. WILLIAM F. "BILL" COTTON, SR.
Hixson Funeral Home - Alexandria, LA
Funeral services for Mr. William F. "Bill" Cotton, Sr. will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Alexandria under the direction of Dr. Larry M. Taylor and Dr. Lee Weems. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park under the direction of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria. Mr. Cotton, 108, of Alexandria, died Sunday, April 23, 2006 at his residence. William F. "Bill" Cotton was born in Corley, Logan County, AR on October 23, 1897. He was the fourth of eight children born to John Thomas and Emily Helen Peters Cotton. While attending high school in Fort Smith, AR, he worked various jobs at a local bakery there. Two days after graduating in 1917, he enlisted in the United States Navy on April 22, serving aboard the USS Oklahoma as Chief Commissary Steward during WWI. After receiving an honorable discharge on October 6, 1919, he enrolled at the University of Arkansas and studied accounting for two years. After attending the university, Mr. Cotton went to work for the Shipley Baking Company in Fort Smith, AR, working first as a clerk and later as office manager. In 1923, he and his brother, Herbert M. "Hub" Cotton, moved to Alexandria, LA, purchased the existing Louisiana Baking Company and changed the name to Cotton Brothers Baking Company. The Alexandria bakery was enlarged five times between 1923 and 1951 when the existing facility was completed. Other Cotton's Bakeries were also built in Baton Rouge, LA, Shreveport, LA, Monroe, LA and Natchez, MS. Mr. Cotton served as President of the Corporation until his election as Chairman of the Board in 1977. He served as President of the Chamber of Commerce in 1942, President of the Lion's Club in 1943, member of the Rapides Parish School Board, Governor Sam's War Council of Industry and Commerce Board and the National Association of Manufacturer's. Mr. Cotton started the Better Sire Club in Alexandria in 1943 to improve the state's cattle industry. He was also instrumental in founding LSU at Alexandria. He was a founding member of W.E. Long Baker's Co-op in Chicago, Illinois, Director of Guaranty Bank and Trust Company, member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, El Karubah Temple, and was the oldest Shriner in North America. He was awarded the National Order of the Legion of Honor Award, France's highest honor of WWI veterans who served in France. Mr. Cotton served as Grand Marshall in the Veteran's Day Parade. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Genevieve Hathorn and son, William F. "Fred" Cotton, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Mae Compton Cotton of Alexandria, LA; son, Richard Gene Cotton and wife, Nancy, of Alexandria, LA; two stepsons, John Golding Thompson and wife, Vickie, of Alexandria, LA, Taylor Compton Thompson and wife, Mandi, of Alexandria, LA; granddaughters, Catherine "Cathy" Nolan and husband, Donald, of West Monroe, LA, Genevieve Tracy Cotton of New York City, NY; grandsons, Richard Gene Cotton, Jr. of Alexandria, LA, William Howard Cotton and wife, Karen of Marblehead, MA, William F. Cotton III and wife, Sara, of Allen, TX; six step-grandchildren, John G. Thompson IV and wife, Lisa of Alexandria, LA, Lisa Morgan of Baton Rouge, LA, Allison Covington and husband, Jeff, of Pineville, LA, Nickolas A. Thompson, Melani Thompson and Blaise T. Thompson all of Alexandria, LA; four great grandchildren, and four step great grandchildren; nieces, Catherine Rogers of Paris, AR, Barbara Stephens of Rogers, AR, Mary Chesterfield of St. Louis, MO, Margaret Fox of Gentry, AR, Emily Dane of Madera, CA, Judy Culver of Ratcliff, AR, Leona Atwood of Humansville, MO, Nancy Dawson of Baton Rouge, LA and Jennifer Kappel of New Iberia, LA and a nephew, Garland Cotton of Paris, AR. Pallbearers will be Richard G. Cotton, Jr., William H. Cotton, W.F. Cotton, III, John Thompson IV, Donald Nolan, Q. Joseph Dawson, Robert W. Kappel, Jr., Blaise T. Thompson, and Nickolas A. Thompson. Visitation will be 9:30 to 11:00 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church. The family has requested that memorial donations be made to the Bill Cotton Scholarship at LSUA. Please mail donation to LSUA Foundation, P.O. Box 100, Lecompte, LA 71346.

GARY STEVE CRENSHAW
Rush Funeral Home - Pineville, LA
Funeral Services for Gary Steve Crenshaw will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 26, 2006 in the Chapel of Rush Funeral Home, Pineville with the Reverend Monty McNutt officiating. Burial will be in Alexandria Memorial Gardens, Alexandria under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Pineville. Gary Steve Crenshaw, age 49, of Dallas formerly of Lecompte entered eternal rest on Saturday, April 22, 2006 in Dallas, TX. He was of a United States Navy Veteran. He was an automobile salesman. He was a motorcycle enthusiast. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, A.C. and Nettie Smith and his paternal grandmother, Lillie Mae Crenshaw. Mr. Crenshaw is survived by his son, Daniel Todd Crenshaw; two daughters, Mindy Nicole Lefevre of Houston, TX and Briana Rae Crenshaw of Bentley; his father and step mother, Winfred Crenshaw, Sr. and (Janet) of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; mother and step father, Fran and Ed Francis of Lecompte; paternal grandfather, Paul G. Crenshaw of Monroe; three brothers, Winfred W. Crenshaw, Jr. of Monroe, Ed Jason Francis of Lecompte and Dwayne Allen Crenshaw of Ashville, NC and two sisters, Sharon Lynne McNutt of Baton Rouge and Cynthia Dionne Duran of Rosepine. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 25, 2006 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Rush Funeral Home, Pineville and Wednesday, April 26, 2006 after 8:00 AM until the time of service at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Rush Funeral Home, Pineville. To extend online condolences to the Crenshaw family, please visit us at www.rushfh.com.

EVA ELIZABETH SHARP DUMAS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Eva Elizabeth Sharp Dumas, 79, of West Monroe passed away to be with her Lord on April 23, 2006. Mrs. Dumas was a retired bookkeeper for Kipers Hardware in Monroe. She was a member of the Ridge Avenue Baptist Church in West Monroe. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with services scheduled for 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 25, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, with Rev. James Skinner and Rev. David Maxwell officiating. She will be buried at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens in West Monroe.
Mrs. Dumas was preceded i She is survived by her son, J.D. Dumas, Jr. and wife, Doris of Ruston, LA; sisters, Louise Rosson, Marcie Dumas, and brother, James Sharp all of Farmerville; seven grandchildren, Dr. Deborah Lastrapes of Opelousas LA, Yvette Dumas of Lafayette LA, Keith Spruell of Monroe, Dr. J.D. Dumas, III of Hattiesburg, MS, DeAnn Dumas of Santa Rosa, Florida, Chris Spruell of Monroe, and Jeffery Dumas of Ruston, LA. She has seven great-grandchildren. Mrs. Dumas had fought a courageous battle with cancer for the last several years. She will be remembered by all for her determination and independence. Mrs. Dumas was one of ten children born June 3, 1926 from the union of Willie and Zola Sharp. She grew up on a farm during the great depression; she was at ease with personal sacrifice and hard work. When World War II came along all her brothers were drafted into military service. She and her sisters worked in the fields along side her mother and father to make a living. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, neighbor, and friend. She will be truly missed until we see her again. The family would like to recognize and thank the special people at Glenwood Regional Medical Center for their care, concern, and help during this time. May God Bless you all. Pallbearers will be Jeffery Dumas, Dr. J.D. Dumas, III, Keith Spruell, Chris Spruell, Jimmy Rosson, and Dr. Richard Lastrapes.

DEBORAH SIMS HAGLUND
Rayville, LA
A memorial service for Deborah Sims Haglund will be held Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at 2:00 PM at Haynes Avenue Baptist Church with Dr. Mike Anderson officiating. Deborah was born May 9, 1953, in Jackson, MS and passed away April 19, 2006 in Salt Lake City, UT. She is survived by her daughters, Lauren Haglund of Salt Lake City, UT and Susan Haglund of Portland, OR; her parents, Harold and Lina Riley of Shreveport, LA; a brother, Randy Randall and wife, Silvia and daughter, Monica of Overland Park, KS and numerous other relatives and friends.

MISS HELEN MAY NELSON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Graveside services for Miss Helen May Nelson, 90, of Lake Providence, LA will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Vicksburg, MS. Services will be conducted by her nephew, James Layton Nelson. Miss Nelson was born June 3, 1915 and passed away April 20, 2006 after a brief illness. At the outbreak of World War II Helen joined the Navy and served her country until her retirement on August 21, 1964. After her retirement she lived with her parents in Lake Providence and attended ULM, graduating in 1971. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, aunt and friend as she devoted her life to her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, John J. and Ollie H. Nelson; two brothers, John W. Nelson and Tom A. Nelson and five sisters, Hattie Nelson, Selma N. Burton, Adele N. Madison, Ollie N. Butler and Charlotte Knecht. She is survived by two brothers, Brown F. Nelson of Lake Providence, LA and Hyland R. Nelson of Monroe, LA; two sisters, Myrtle N. Toomer of Lake Providence, LA and Grace N. Van Denbourgh of Schenectady, NY; also many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to your favorite charity.

MR. MAX KENNON ODOM, SR.
Brown-Holley Funeral Home - Rayville, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Max Kennon Odom, Sr., 67, of Transylvania, LA will be held 10:00 AM, Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at Mangham Baptist Church with Reverend Jimmy Eppinette and Reverend Rick Aultman officiating along with Max Kennon Odom, III with personal comments. Interm
Max Kennon Odom, Sr. was born on May 28, 1938 in Baskin, LA and passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2006 in West Monroe, after a lengthy illness. Mr. Odom was a member of Melbourne Baptist Church in Transylvania, LA. He was also a member of Masonic Lodge in Mangham. Mr. Max's grandchildren were the love of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rubye and R.L. Odom and his son, Victor Scott Odom.
Survivors include his wife, Geneva Fortenberry Odom of Transylvania, LA; children, Max Kennon Odom, Jr. of Nashville, AR, Jan Odom Chapman and husband, Wayne of Rayville, LA and David Kevin Odom of Lake Providence, LA; stepchildren, Sheila Martin Harris and husband, Billy, of Dallas, TX, Lisa Martin Laird and husband, Chris, of Vicksburg, MS and Neil Martin and wife, Kathleen, of Lake Providence, LA; sister, Jerry Eppinette and husband, Jimmy, of Downsville, LA; brother, Roger Odom and wife, Charlene, of Archibald, LA; grandchildren, Max Odom, III, Alexandra Odom, Lauren Chapman, Hannah Chapman, Megan Harris, Will Harris, Caitlin Dennis, Matt Dennis, Holt Martin and Caroline Martin; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Pallbearers will be John Eppinette, James Eppinette, Chris Laird, Greg Odom, Alan Cupp and Ken Odom. Honorary pallbearers will be Buddy Odom, Orville Lewis, Sonny Watt, Buddy Stuart and Lamar Williams. To leave a message of condolence for the family go online to www.brownholley funeralhomes.com.

MR. G.M. TIBBIT, JR.
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. G.M. Tibbit, Jr., 77, of West Monroe, LA will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, April 27, 2006, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Paul Lytle with interment to follow at Walnut Creek Cemetery, Simsboro, LA under the direction of
Mr. Tibbit was a member of Barnett Springs Baptist Church in Ruston. He was a retired tree surgeon with the City of Monroe. Mr. Tibbit was preceded in death by his wife, Betty L. Tibbit. Mr. Tibbit is survived by three children, Robert A. Tibbit, Aaron M. Tibbit, and Hazel M. Tibbit Neathery and husband, Howard; three grandchildren, Johnathan Neathery, Earl R. Stone and April V. Prestridge; five great grandchildren; one brother and one sister and mother-in-law, Hazel Sutton. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

Coleman Y. Bennett III, 61
RAYVILLE — Coleman Y. "Skipper" Bennett III, a retired master chief with the U.S. Navy, died Saturday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Greer Cemetery, Rayville. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Patty Johns Black, 68
DELHI — Patty Sue Johns Black, a retired schoolteacher, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be at Faith Memorial Park Cemetery, Delhi.

Dorothy Mae Cherry, 56
Dorothy Mae Cherry of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Jezebell Clark, 65
DELHI — Jezebell Clark, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Carl Davis Jr., 77
HOUSTON, Texas — Carl Davis Jr., formerly of Ruston, a bookkeeper, died Friday. Private family services are scheduled. Arrangements are under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Inc., Ruston.

Annie M.R. Dawson, 69
RAYVILLE — Annie Mae Robinson Dawson, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Eva Sharp Dumas, 79
Eva Elizabeth Sharp Dumas of West Monroe, a bookkeeper, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until service time. Burial will be at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens.

Alayah K. Dupree, infant
Alayah Kimani Dupree of Monroe, the infant daughter of Derrick Dupree and Easter Meneweather, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Lowen Henry Ford, 29
HOUSTON, Texas — Lowen Henry Ford, formerly of Waterproof, a highway construction worker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Eugene J. Hamilton, 86
DUBACH — Eugene J. Hamilton, retired co-owner of Hamilton & Son's Grocery, died Monday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Dubach. Visitation will follow services at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Sears Hartwell, 94
Sears Hartwell of Monroe, a laborer, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be at Mount Zion Cemetery, Delhi, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Allean Herring, 65
Allean Herring of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Joan A. Hill, 87
Joan A. Hill of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Lapine Assembly Church of God, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Hazel Johnson, 62
GARY, Ind. — Hazel Johnson, formerly of Bastrop, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Trousdale Hill Cemetery, Collinston.

Nellie Johnson, 83
Nellie Johnson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are noon Thursday at Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Wednesday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Ollie Road Church Cemetery, Choudrant.

Oran Lewis, 92
DELHI — Oran Lewis, a retired game warden and deputy sheriff, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Alton McElroy, 56
MARION— Alton McElroy, a construction worker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Calvin Mitchell, 50
BASTROP — Calvin Mitchell, a janitor, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

James Austin Morgan, 84
COLUMBIA — James Austin Morgan, retired from International Paper Co. and Richardson Medical Center, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Willie Morris, 53
Willie Morris of Monroe, a laborer, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Flowery Mount Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Helen J. Primm, 75
START — Helen J. Primm, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Bernice Sims, 69
TALLULAH — Bernice Sims, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Church of God in Christ, Tallulah. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Shan Corral Yuna, 50
Shan Corral Yuna of Monroe, an entrepreneur, died Friday. Memorial services are noon Sunday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
McJohnson, Charles "Buddy": 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Norris, Willie: 1 p.m. today, Flowery Mount Baptist Church, Monroe.
Odom, Max K: 10 a.m. today, Mangham Baptist Church, Mangham.

April 26, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ROBIN LINDSEY GATES
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, LA
Robin Lindsey Gates, 22, of Ruston, LA, cherished daughter, granddaughter, sister and friend, died Monday, April 24, 2006. She was born on Sunday, November 27, 1983, beginning her adventure into the wonders of the world. During her short but full life, Robin was a girl scout, a dancer, shortstop, guitar player, ever fearless, and had a voice to make the angels smile. She was smart, funny, focused, generous, and loving. She excelled at everything she put her exceptional mind to, whether schoolwork, cooking, or waiting tables. Robin was an honor student at LA Tech majoring in English with a Spanish minor, and a part-time waitress at Squire Creek. Robin earned two scholarships and made the President's list every quarter while still working to save money for her next adventure, whether a European vacation or wilderness survival treks near the Arctic Circle in Canada. An avid reader, Robin was as happy curled up with a good book as setting up camp on a mountaintop. She loved life, her family, her friends, music, art and a good garden tomato...or three. She wanted to make the world a better place and she certainly made it brighter with her radiant smile. No one who knew her could help but feel happy in her presence, so God must be happy now that she is in His. She truly fit the saying "And the child that's born on the Sabbath Day is fair and wise and good and gay". Robin is survived by her parents, Nora and Darwin Gates; brother, Alex Gates; grandmother, Wilma T. Gates, all of Ruston; uncles, Lamar Gates and Kevin and wife, Jan Gates of Houston, TX; aunt, Julia Temple of West Monroe and cousins, Andy and Bryan Gates of Houston, TX, Justin Temple and Jessica Haas of West Monroe. Robin was preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Thomas Ray "Paw Paw" Gates of Ruston and maternal grandparents Earl "Granpaw" and Gerry "Nanny" Hoodemaker of Monroe. Visitation will be held at Kilpatrick's Funeral Home in Ruston on Thursday, April 27, 2006, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be Friday, April 28, 2006 at 1:00 PM at Christ Community Church in Ruston with Rev. Dicky Love and John Serio officiating. Interment will follow in Pines Memorial Cemetery, Ruston, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston, LA.

CHARLES JOHNSON, SR.
Farrar Funeral HomeFarmerville, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Charles Johnson, Sr., 67, of Farmerville will be held at 4:00 PM Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at Mt. Tabor Baptist Church with Bros. Woody Reeder and Gaylon King officiating. Burial will be Mt. Tabor Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mr. Johnson, a retired mechanic, died Monday, April 24, 2006. He was an active member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, an avid hunter and fisherman. Charles was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who doted on his grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ray Johnson and Littie Johnson Hollis. Survivors include his wife of forty-seven years, Janie Johnson of Farmerville; two sons, Charles Johnson, Jr. and wife, Donna of Farmerville and Jimmy Johnson and wife, Jackie also of Farmerville; one daughter, Debbie McKoin of West Monroe; three sisters, Lavenia Bearden and husband, Emmett, Maxine Skains and husband, Taylor and Ann Hatten and husband, Courtney all of Farmerville; five grandchildren, David and Ricky Johnson of Farmerville, Kaylee McKoin of West Monroe, Raygan and Rylee Johnson of Farmerville and a host of nieces and nephews and numerous friends. Pallbearers are Tommy Albritton, Gene Bearden, John Ed Johnson, Jr. Green, John Skains, Caskey Terral, Kenny

ORAN C. LEWIS
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, LA
Oran C. Lewis was born on March 19, 1914 in Alto, TX and died on April 24, 2006 at the Richardson Medical Center in Rayville, LA at the age of 92 years. He was a member of the Winnsboro Church of Christ. Mr. Lewis is survived by his wife of seventy-one years, Aline T. Lewis of Delhi; one daughter, Bobbie Cupit of Delhi, LA and one son, Jerry Lewis and his wife, Patsy of Monroe, LA.

He is also survived by six grandchildren, Theresa Hendrix and husband, Ricky of Winnfield, LA, Cindy Swenson and husband, Marshall of Charleston, S.C.; Kevin Cupit of Mims, FL, Kevin Sumlin of Monroe, LA, Dean Lewis of Houston, TX and Dodd and Kathy Lewis of Monroe, LA. Also surviving are seven great grandchildren, Sarah Cupit of Mims, FL, Elizabeth and Holly Hendrix of Winnfield, LA, Sean and Claire Sumlin and Brandon and Dylan Lewis all of Monroe, LA; one brother, Clinton Lewis and wife, Clotelle of Bastrop, LA and numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, W.S. and Christian Lewis and five brothers and three sisters.

Oran and Aline, along with their children moved to the Warsaw Community in Madison Parish in 1947 and began farming. He lived there until his death. He went to work for the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries in 1951 as a State Game Warden. After retiring from this he became a full time deputy sheriff in Madison Parish and retired after over twenty years of service. He also served as a Justice of the Peace for a number of years. Mr. Lewis was a member of the Crowville Masonic Lodge for over fifty years and was a 32nd Degree Mason. He was a charter member of the Macon Ridge Shrine Club and also the Barak Shrine Temple in Monroe. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite and the York Rite bodies of Masonry. Mr. Lewis spent his retirement years supporting the burned and crippled children through the work of the Shrine. He was passionate about raising money to held these children. He loved the Shrine Circus and worked tirelessly for it for as many years as his health permitted. He embodied the Shrine Code, "No man ever stood so tall as when he stooped to help a crippled child". Visitation will be held at the Cox Funeral Home in Delhi, LA from 5:00 until 9:00 PM Wednesday, April 26, 2006. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, April 27, 2006 at the Winnsboro Church of Christ on the Fort Necessity Highway, Winnsboro, LA. Services will be conducted by Rev. Karl Huff and Rev. Marion Collier. Burial will follow in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family wishes to express their appreciation to Dr. Hubbard, the nurses and staff of Richardson Medical Center in Rayville and to United Home Health Care and especially Diane who gave such loving care to Mr. Lewis for many years. A special thank you also goes out to the many friends and neighbors who have been so loving and helpful during the past few years. Any planned memorials may be made to the Winnsboro Church of Christ. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our webpage at www.coxfuneral.com.

LOTTIE MAE MARTIN
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA
Services for Lottie Mae Martin, age 85, of Kelly will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, April 27, 2006 from the Clarks United Pentecostal Church in Clarks with Rev. Wayne Smith, Rev. Elzie Ray Johnson and Rev. Gary Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in the Little Star Cemetery, east of Kelly. Mrs. Martin was born in Goodpine, LA on September 23, 1920 to the union of Luther Bryant and Lottie Cruse Grant and died Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at the Plantation Manor Nursing Center in Winnsboro. She was a member of the Pentecostal faith for sixty-nine years. During her life for the Lord, she was very involved in all departments of the church. She was Ladies Auxillary Leader, Youth Leader and Sunday School teacher. She also was gifted to write and direct humerous Easter and Christmas plays. Sister Lottie Mae or just Mamaw Martin, loved her church and all her family without reservation. Heaven will never welcome a sweeter Mama and earth will never lose a greater soul. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Julian E. Martin; her son, Julian B. "Buck" Martin; her daughter, Lillian Marie Martin; her sister, Velma Martin and her brothers, Garland Grant and Jairl Grant. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, James Morris and Eulalia Martin of Gray, TX; her daughters, Faye LaVerne Hart White and her husband, Al of Kelly, Susan Diane Johnson and her husband, Jerry of Winnsboro; her brothers, Bryant Grant of Ruston, Johnny Grant of Houston, TX and Sydney Grant of Deer Park, TX; her sister, Flora Grant Wilkinson of Alexandria; thirteen grandchildren; twenty one great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Marty Hart, Derek Barksdale, Jebb Hooper, Cody Martin, Bryant Martin and T.J. Martin. Honorary pallbearers are Rev. Allen Wilson, Bro. Charles Jewell, Bro. Allison Taylor and Bro. Roland Garcia. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia and Thursday from 10:00 AM until service time at the Clarks United Pentecostal Church in Clarks.

MR. JAMES AUSTIN MORGAN
Golden Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA
Funeral services for Mr. James Austin Morgan, age 84, of Columbia, LA are scheduled for 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 26, 2006, at Golden Funeral Home with Rev. Danny McVay and Rev. Charles McLean officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. Mr. Morgan was a retiree of International Paper Company and Richardson Medical Center. He was a WWII veteran having served in the U.S. Navy combat battalion (See Bee). He passed away Monday April 24, 2006 at Richardson Medical Center in Rayville. Mr. Morgan is survived by his wife, Christine Morgan; two sons, Jack Morgan of Swartz, LA and John Morgan and wife, Margaret of Irvine, CA; step daughter, Robyn Kellebrew and husband Jeff of West Monroe, LA; seven grandchildren, Jennifer Chunn, Mark Morgan, Jeffery Morgan, Meredith Morgan, John David Morgan, Ashley Kellebrew and Cade Kellebrew and three great grandchildren, Brook Shoop, Emily Morgan, Kane Chunn and many loving nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Morgan and three sisters, Margaret White, Harriet McLean and Johnnie Mae Gregory. Serving as pallbearers are Dale Church, Emma Garsee, Jeff Kellebrew, John White, John Thomas White and Charles Parker. Special thanks go out to Dr. Roland Ponarski, Dr. Imran Chaudry and the I.C.U. nurses at Richardson Medical Center.

MR. ANDREW A. "ANDY" PLAIA
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral Services for Mr. Andrew A. "Andy" Plaia, 77, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, April 27, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Rick Crandall officiating. Burial will be in the Hasley Cemetery. Andy died peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 surrounded by his beloved family. Andy was the middle child born to Leon and Frances Plaia on June 13, 1928. After graduating from South Park High School in Beaumont, TX, Andy enlisted in the United States Navy, serving aboard the Bon Homme Richard. After receiving an honorable discharge, he moved to West Monroe and went to work for Southern Tool, Custom Machine Works and Bancroft Bag. Andy was an avid hunter, fisherman, and softball coach. Some of his fondest memories were coaching Dixie Youth Softball in its infancy. He also served as governor of the West Monroe Moose Lodge and helped build the original Lodge on Glenwood Drive. Andy was also a Mason and member of the Cadeville Lodge # 229. He was a member of Emanuel Baptist Church. Andy Plaia was a loving husband, daddy, and much loved Papaw. One of his greatest gifts was the unselfish, unconditional and sweet way he loved. He never met a stranger, and was always willing to help anyone. He was blessed with the unique ability to make people laugh in any circumstance. He is survived by his loving wife, Martha Plaia of West Monroe, LA; daughters, Becky Loftin and husband, Richard, Dina Staggs and husband, Bubba both of West Monroe, LA and Sarah Plaia Davidson and husband, Andy of Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Jacob and A.J. Staggs, Lindsay Loftin all of West Monroe, LA, Kelly Loftin Smith and husband, Mike of Calhoun, LA, Kathryn Loftin Spencer and husband, Brandon of Dallas, TX and Richard Loftin Jr. and wife, Alicia of Tulsa, OK; great grandchildren, Connor and Evan Loftin and Caroline Spencer; sister, Tootsie Letterman and husband, Bill of West Monroe, LA and brother, Mitchell "Bubba" Plaia and wife, Barbara of Port Neches, TX and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Chuck Crawford, Bobby Wilson Jr., Marshall Ragsdale, Todd Maxwell, Greg Maxwell and Buddy Foster. Visitation will be from 5:30 PM until 8:30 PM Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the Shriners Children's Hospital.

MRS. HELEN V. PRIMM
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Rayville, LA
Services for Mrs. Helen V. Primm, 75, of Start, LA will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at Mulhearn Chapel Rayville, LA with Rev. Orville Thomas officiating. Interment to follow in Carter Cemetery Collinston, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA.

Mrs. Primm a residence of Start formally of Monroe passed away Monday, April 24, 2006 at her residence in Start. She was a member of Start Assembly of God Church and was preceded in death by her parents, Warren and Virginia Bradford; her husband, Benjamin Odell Primm; two sons, Jeffrey Lynn Primm and Alvin Benjamin Primm; four sisters; one brother and four grandchildren.

She is survived by four daughters, Eunice Irene Curry and her husband, Buddy of Start, LA, Virginia Terry and her husband, Jr. also of Start, LA, Valerie Johnson and her husband, Billy of West Monroe, LA and Lola Ketchens also of West Monroe, LA; one son, Harley S. Primm and his wife, Susan of Monroe, LA; fourteen grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Paul Carr, Scott Primm, Layne Crumby, Lance Primm, Bill Johnson, Buddy Johnston and Greg Anston. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time Wednesday at the funeral home.

Carolyn G. Bennett, 40
DUBACH — Carolyn Garris Bennett, owner and operator of Piney Hills Home Care, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, Spearsville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Pisgah Cemetery, Bernice.

Billy Ray Carr, 58
DELHI — Billy Ray Carr died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Dunn Baptist Church. Burial will be in Epps Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Joe O. Dixon, 77
Joe O. Dixon of Monroe, a retired U.S. Air Force sergeant, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today with vigil wake service at 6:30 p.m. at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

The Rev. Phil Evans, 46
TYLER, Texas — The Rev. Phil Evans, formerly of Monroe, a chaplain with Legacy Hospice, died Monday. Services are 3 p.m. Thursday at Green Acres Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Home, Tyler. Burial will be in Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery.

Maridene Hearne, 79
COLUMBIA — Maridene Hearne, a retired accountant formerly of West Monroe, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. Thursday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.

Charles Johnson Sr., 67
FARMERVILLE — Charles Johnson Sr., a retired mechanic, died Monday. Services are 4 p.m. today at Mount Tabor Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Oran C. Lewis, 92
DELHI — Oran C. Lewis, a retired game warden and deputy sheriff, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Winnsboro Church of Christ. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Betty Loyd, 75
NATCHITOCHES — Betty Loyd, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Sharon Baptist Church near Dubach. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Virginia Fife Malone, 81
START — Virginia Fife Malone, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home Chapel, Rayville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Start Cemetery.

Helen May Nelson, 90
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Helen May Nelson, retired from the U.S. Navy, died Thursday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Vicksburg, Miss. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

T.W. Roberts II, 57
T.W. "Woody" Roberts II of West Monroe, a business owner, died Monday. His body was donated to science at Louisiana State University Medical Center in Shreveport.

G.M. Tibbit Jr., 77
G.M. Tibbit Jr. of West Monroe, a retired tree surgeon for the city of Monroe, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Walnut Creek Cemetery, Simsboro.

Betty Jo Truelove, 42
JONESBORO — Betty Jo Truelove died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Ebenezer Cemetery, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Previously acknowledged
Bennett III, Coleman Y. "Skipper": 11 a.m. today, Greer Cemetery, Rayville.
Black, Patty Sue Johns: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Delhi.
Hartwell, Sears: 11 a.m. Saturday, Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe.
Johnson, Hazel: 11 a.m. today, Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Johnson, Nellie: noon Thursday, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Morgan, James Austin: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Sims, Bernice: 1 p.m. today, Church of God in Christ, Tallulah.
Yuna, Shan Corral: noon Sunday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe

April 27, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MR. ALBERT "AL" RAY BONNETT
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Graveside Services for Mr. Albert "Al" Ray Bonnett, 69, of Monroe, LA will be held at 1:30 P.M. Thursday April 27, 2006 at the Hasley Cemetery Pavilion in West Monroe, LA with Rev. W.A. "Dub" Massey officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Bonnett died on April 25, 2006 in Shreveport, LA. He is preceded in death by his parents, Irving Albert Bonnett and Kate Moore Bonnett Stuckey. Al served eight years in the United States Navy. He was a lifetime licensed electrician. Survivors include his daughter, Terri Bonnett LaCaze; grandchildren, Lauren Fitch and Nathan Byrnside; his sisters, Alice Faye Bonnett Hart and Peggy Gee Van and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be from will be from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe. In his final years, Al spent many memorial times with James and Mary Traylor at the Kitchen Restaurant, where he met and enjoyed many friends.

MR. DONNIE W. COLLINS
Young's Funeral Home Jonesville, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Donnie W. Collins, 68 ,of Jonesville, LA will be held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church on Friday, April 28, 2006 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Mack Walker, Bro. Jesse Watkins and Bro. Dennis Relaford officiating. Interment will follow at Oakley Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home Ferriday. Mr. Collins died Monday, April 24, 2006 at Rapides General Medical Center in Alexandria. He was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church where he served as treasurer and Sunday School superintendent. Mr. Collins served in the U.S. Army from 1961thru 1963. He was a volunteer for Jonesville Dixie Youth Baseball and after 38 years of service , he retired with Kansas City Southern Railroad. He is preceded in death by:Father-Hershal Collins He is survived by:Wife- Shirby D. Collins of Jonesville,LA; Son- Christopher W. Collins of Lafayette, LAMother-Inez Wiggins Collins of Pineville, LA; Sister-Lana Collins Craigo of Pineville, LAGrandson-Christopher W. Collins of Greenville, MSGranddaughters-Emily Mylain Collins and Sydnie Lane Holden both of Forrest Hill, LA.Host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be: Robert Walker, Randall Walker, Todd Jolly, Patrick Pierce, Eric Price, Carmon Walker and Larry Craigo Honorary Pallbearers will be: Bill Cockerham, Bill Nolan, Jimmy Jernigan, Shelby Beasley, Bud Clingan and Ray Miller. Family will recieve friends at Young's Funeral Home in Jonesville, LA on Thursday, April 27, 2006 from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.

JOE O. DIXON
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for Joe O. Dixon, 77, of Monroe will be at 10:00 AM Thursday, April 27, 2006, at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church with Msgr. Edmund Moore, Rev. Job Edathinatt, and Rev. Mark Watson officiating. Interment will be at Mulhearn Me
Mr. Dixon was born in Winnsboro, LA on January 10, 1929, and passed away April 25, 2006, after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Mary Dixon. Mr. Dixon was a member of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Mr. Dixon was retired from the Air Force where he last served at NSA. He was a member of the Air Force Sergeant's Association. After retirement, he worked at Northeast Louisiana University. He also had a love for horses. Mr. Dixon is survived by his wife of fifty-four years, Dorothy Cascio Dixon. Other survivors include his son, George Dixon and wife, Connie; daughter, Judy Hawkins; and son, Mike Dixon and wife, Lisa. He is also survived by a sister, Theda Genung. He leaves behind nine loving grandchildren: Shanna, Lyle and Deanna Dixon; Samantha, Jenna, and Rachel Hawkins; Sarah and Kelly Cox, and Michaela Dixon; along with several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers include Sonny Boutwell, Ivy Brown, Keith Cascio, Rodric Cascio, Kelly Cox, and Lyle Dixon. In addition, there will be military honors. The family wishes to thank the Northeast Louisiana War Veteran's Home for many years of expert care.

MARIDENE HEARNE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Maridene Hearne, 79, of Columbia, LA formerly of West Monroe, LA will be at held at 1:00 PM Thursday, April 27, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe with Rev. Howard Hudson and Rev. Tommy Basco officiating. Interment will follow at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens in West Monroe, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Ms. Hearne was a member of Grayson United Methodist Church. She was retired from Ford, Bacon & Davis with over forty-two years of service. Mrs. Hearne is survived by several cousins and a host of other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be J.B. Guice, Jim Berry, Jim Murray, Jim Jenkins, John Cutler and Wes Hill. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

MRS. KATHLEEN ANDREWS HOLLIS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral Services for Mrs. Kathleen Andrews Hollis, 83, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday April 28, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Don Glover officiating. Burial will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Hollis died on April 26, 2006 at the Louisiana Extended Care Hospital in West Monroe, LA. She had many hobbies including sewing, gardening, reading and cooking. Mrs. Hollis loved spending time with her grandkids and her cats. Survivors include her son, Derry Hollis and wife Susan; daughter, Missy Bratton and husband Dennis; grandchildren, Matthew Bratton and Lesli Bratton; one niece and two nephews. Pallbearers will be Matthew Bratton, Kenneth Maynor, Morgan Cannon, Terry Bratton, Nick Joest and Dr. Jerry Foster.
Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.

ROBERTA S. JACKS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for Mrs. Roberta S. Jacks, 72, of Monroe will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, April 29, 2006, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Paul Sabin officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Jacks was born July 12, 1933 in Choupique, LA and passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at her residence after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theron T. Jacks, Sr.; son, Robert A. Jacks; grandson, Ocie Donovan Geter; and brothers, Oscar Stine and Louis Dean. Mrs. Jacks is survived by her sons, Ernest Jacks and Theron Tim Jacks, Jr.; daughter, Debra L. Ahyo; sisters, Evelyn Allen, Rita Carlquist, Minnie Jaynes, Helen Jordan, and Martha Meyers; brothers, Richard Stine, W. J. Stine, and Henry J. Stine; ten grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

NELLIE B. JOHNSON
Smith Funeral Home Monroe, LA.
Nellie B. Johnson, 83, of West Monroe, LA. transitioned to be with the Lord on April 20, 2006. Mrs. Johnson was a beloved housekeeper who made her home a place where all who entered felt the warmth of genuine love. Funeral services for Mrs. Johnson will be held at 12:00 Noon, Thursday, April 27, 2006 at the Piney Grove MBC in West Monroe with her son (nephew) Rev. Dr. Marvis V. Peoples officiating. Other participants are Rev. E. D. Montgomery, Rev. Ronnie Washington, Rev. John Russell, Rev. Vance Price, Ministers Sean Kelley, Linda Strawder, Linda Washington. Internment will be at Ollive Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Choudrant, LA. She left behind those she dearly loved; her husband, H. T. Johnson, West Monroe, LA.; 5 children, 2 daughters, Yvonne Marsh, West Monroe, LA., Dorothy Steel-Helm, Indianapolis, IN. 3 sons, Marvis V. Peoples, Oakland, CA., Alvin Marsh, Sr., Los Angeles, CA., Melvin Butler, Monroe, LA.; 1 sister, Shirley Peoples, Monroe, LA.; 1 brother, Charles Wright, Oakland, CA, many grand, great and great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, other relatives, friends, her church family, Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church and members of the Good Shepherd Lodge

MR. ROBERT EARL TARVER
Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home - Tallulah, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Robert Earl Tarver, age 59, of Tallulah, will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday , April 28, 2006 at First Baptist Church in Tallulah with Rev. John W. Rushing officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in Tallulah under direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Thursday at the funeral home. Mr. Tarver died Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, LA after a lengthy illness. He was born in Mangham, LA and had lived in Tallulah for most of his life. He was employed as a welder-foreman for Ergon, Inc. and was a member of First Baptist Church of Tallulah.
Survivors include two brothers; Norman R. Tarver and Carl L. Tarver and wife, Tonya, all of Tallulah; three sisters; Mary Westmoreland and husband, Ludia, of Tallulah, Jean Stuart and husband, Buddy of Transylvania, LA and Barbara Mathews of Natchitoches, LA, and a number of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Phil Thomason, Phillip Henson, John Welch, Loyd Moore, Kevin Munn, and Todd Westmoreland. Honorary pallbearers are Carlos Glass, Travis Russell, James Sumrall, Michael Stuart, Patrick Glass and Harold Murphy.

KATHRYN BROWN WILLIAMS
Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA
Kathryn Brown Williams, 90 of Mt. Olive will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, April 28, 2006 at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Parry Lassiter officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Olive Easy Cemetery in Mt. Olive. Mrs. Williams was born October 29, 1915 in Quitman, LA. and passed on to be with the Lord on April 25, 2006. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her parents Mr. Rufus B. Brown and Mrs. Pearl S. Brown, brothers Rufus B. Brown, Jr. and Carroll Brown all of the Mt. Olive community, Mrs. Williams is survived by a sister-in-law Dorothy Brown of Hodge, nephew Mike Brown and wife Jama of Hodge and niece Ginger Tauzin and husband Johnny of Pearland, TX, two Great Nieces and two great nephews. Mrs. Williams has a long career in education earning a BS in education from LA Tech and a MA from Northwestern. She taught in the Bienville Parish School System for some 40 odd years and was a school supervisor at retirement. She loved kids of all ages and gave her heart and soul to them.She also taught Sunday school at church and at a local nursing home. Mrs. Williams was an avid gardner and loved to have a garden every year. She was a member of the local garden club, member of a quilting guild, member of Order of Eastern Star and a member of Hodge Baptist Church. She also gave freely to the VFW all armed forces veteran groups. Pallbearers will be Bobby Folks, Robert Williams, Mike Lowe, Max Short, Ralph Jordan and Jim Malone. Visitation will be from 4:00 til 8:00 PM at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro on Thursday, April 27, 2006. The family would like to thank Lincoln General Hospital, Health South Rehab, Dr. Overby of Jackson Parish Hospital, Dr. Nanada of LSU Medical Center, Moss Home Health and North Central LA Hospice Care, LLC. A very special thanks to five wonderful and caring ladies that stayed around the clock with Mrs. Williams, they are Lurline Kennedy, Betty Williams, Earnestine Bolls, June Carpenter and Misty Carson, and thanks to everyone for your prayers, cards, visits and concern during her illness. May God bless all of you.

Jody Anthony Young 3/23/67~4/27/03
We Forever Love and Miss You...
We thought of you with love today,
But this is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday,
And days before that too.

We think of you in silence,
We often speak your name.
Now all we have is memories,
And your picture in a frame.

Your memory is our keepsake,
With which we'll never part.
God has you is his keeping,
We have you in our hearts.

Vivian Ruth Arnold, 52
Vivian Ruth Arnold of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Novelle Beaird, 84
SPEARSVILLE — Novelle Beaird, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Albert Ray Bonnett, 69
Albert Ray Bonnett of Monroe, an electrician, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 1:30 p.m. today at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. until noon today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mar'Quesha Calloway, infant
Mar'Quesha Calloway, the infant daughter of Maria Calloway and Mar'Quez Wilhite of Monroe, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Powell Street Extension Cemetery, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Bobby Warren Chase, 56
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Bobby Warren Chase, a retired computer programmer, died Saturday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Central Baptist Church No. 1, Lake Providence. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Dorothy Mae Cherry, 56
Dorothy Mae Cherry of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Jezebell Clark, 65
DELHI — Jezebell Clark, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at St. John Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Saturday at McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be at St. John Community Cemetery.

Mary Clay, 56
TALLULAH — Mary Clay, a homemaker, died April 20. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Delhi Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be at St. John Community Cemetery.

Alayah K. Dupree, infant
Alayah Kimani Dupree, the infant daughter of Derrick Dupree and Easter Meneweather of Monroe, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Richwood Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Robin Lindsey Gates, 22
RUSTON — Robin Lindsey Gates, a student, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Christ Community Church, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be at Pines Memorial Cemetery, Ruston.

Sears Hartwell, 94
Sears Hartwell of Monroe, a laborer, died April 19. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be at Mount Zion Cemetery, Delhi, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Allean Herring, 65
Allean Herring of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Union Chapel Cemetery, Calhoun.

Jimmie Langley, 67
NEW ORLEANS — Jimmie Langley, an RV technician, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Betty Louise Maddox, 65
HOMER — Betty Louise Maddox died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at New Hope Baptist Church, Homer. Wake services are 6-7 p.m. Friday at King Funeral Home, Homer. Burial will be at St. John Cemetery.

Lottie Mae Martin, 85
KELLY — Lottie Mae Martin died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Clarks United Pentecostal Church, Clarks. Visitation is 10 a.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be at Little Star Cemetery, east of Kelly, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Davey D. Mays Jr., infant
Davey Deshawn Mays Jr., the infant son of Katrina Myers and Davey D. Mays of Monroe, died Friday. Graveside services are 9 a.m. today at Powell Street Extension Cemetery, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Camellia Inez Miley, 78
OAK GROVE — Camellia Inez Miley, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Calvary Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Red Wing Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

James C. Monroe Jr., 88
GILBERT — James C. Monroe Jr., a retired vocational agriculture teacher, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at South Central Cemetery near Wisner.

Billie Jean Otwell, 62
RUSTON — Billie Jean Otwell, a secretary, died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. Friday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston.

Andrew A. 'Andy' Plaia, 77
Andrew A. "Andy" Plaia of West Monroe, a retired machinist, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until service time. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery.

James Robert Porter, 91
MER ROUGE — James Robert Porter, a cotton picker mechanic, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Goodwill Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Visitation is 11 a.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be at Carter Cemetery, Collinston, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Andrew Staten Jr., 89
Andrew Staten Jr. of Monroe, a tile mason, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Matthews Baptist Church, Mangham. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Johnnie Williams, 73
Johnnie Williams of Monroe, a nurse, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Kathryn Williams, 90
JONESBORO — Kathryn Williams died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mount Olive East Cemetery, Mount Olive.

Previously acknowledged
Bennett, Carolyn Garris: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Spearsville.
Dixon, Joe O.: 10 a.m. today, Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church.
Evans, The Rev. Phil: 3 p.m. today, Green Acres Baptist Church.
Hearne, Maridene: 1 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Johnson, Nellie: noon today, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Lewis, Oran C.: 1 p.m. today, Winnsboro Church of Christ.
Loyd, Betty: 2 p.m. today, Sharon Baptist Church near Dubach.
Malone, Virginia Fife: 10 a.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Tibbit Jr., G.M.: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Truelove, Betty Jo: 10 a.m. today, Ebenezer Cemetery, Jonesboro.
Yuna, Shan Corral: noon Sunday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe

April 28, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

BOBBY GENE BLACKWELL & GLORIA SANDERS BLACKWELL
Rose-Neath Funeral Home Arcadia, LA
Bobby Gene Blackwell and Gloria Sanders Blackwell, cherished parents, much-loved grandparents, siblings and friends went to meet the Lord together on April 25, 2006. Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 29, 2006, at First Baptist Church, Arcadia, Louisiana with Dr. Ken McKinley officiating. Bobby was born on December 31st, 1932, to Reuben and Carrie Blackwell in Arcadia, Louisiana. He was an accomplished baseball player and traveled with the U.S. Army playing all over Europe during his tour of duty. He was retired from the Louisiana Army Ammunition Plant where he put in thirty-two years of dedicated service. He currently attended First Baptist Church, Chatham, Louisiana. When his children were growing up, he was a member of Southside Baptist Church in Minden, Louisiana, where he taught Sunday School and sang in the choir. His greatest loves were his daughters, his grandchildren and being there for their accomplishments. Early on, his greatest delight was coaching softball for his girls and later he enjoyed traveling the country following ball games, college teams and special events in which his children were involved. He also loved hunting, fishing and the Minden Evening Lions Club where he served as President. His greatest strength was finding humor in all situations. Gloria was born on April 8th, 1934, to Tommy and Marjorie Sanders of Transylvania, Louisiana. She was her high school Valedictorian and graduated with honors from Northwestern State University with a Bachelors of Science in nursing. She went on to work in several hospitals including Minden Medical Center and ended her forty year career when she retired from the V.A. Hospital in Shreveport. She attended First Baptist Church, Chatham, Louisiana, where she was active in W.M.U. and Sunday School. She loved taking care of people with many of her former patients becoming best friends. She instilled in her daughters the belief that they could accomplish anything. Her greatest joy was being surrounded by her children, grandchildren, family and friends. She was known for her fondness of pictures and reunions (school or family). She and Bobby were also host parents for three different exchange students from Europe. Her greatest strength was found in her consistent self-sacrifice for those she loved and for anyone in need. Bobby and Gloria were dedicated to their daughters and reared them to love God and love His word. Gloria made sure that all her daughters diligently memorized scripture and not only attended church but developed a relationship with Jesus. Bobby made sure his girls were independent, strong and respectful. Bob and Glo loved to laugh, play cards and meet friends for dinner. They made new friends wherever they went, never meeting a stranger. Their greatest legacy was the faith they passed on to their children and grandchildren. They were committed to their marriage and even in death were not parted. We love you Bob and Glo as we rejoice and celebrate your life. To God Be the Glory! Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Reuben and Carrie Blackwell. Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, Tommy and Marjorie Sanders; her stepmother, Louise Sanders; and her sister, Betty Fautheree. Survivors include their daughter, Michelle Griffing and her husband Richard Griffing; Marjorie McGowen and her husband Rodney McGowen; Monica Calhoun and her husband Patrick Calhoun; Marsha Elmore and her husband Jody Elmore; nine grandchildren, Caleb and Hannah Griffing, Jacob and Mallory McGowen, Nathan, Abigail and Gabrielle Calhoun, and Courtlyn and Breelyn Elmore; Bobby's sisters, Katherine King, Marilyn Saffel, and Patsy Marks; Gloria's brothers, Garry Sanders and Eddie Sanders; Gloria's sisters, Ethel McGlothlin, Faye Aarons and Mae Taylor. Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 28, 2006 at First Baptist Church, Arcadia, Louisiana. The family asks that any memorials be made to Christians Sharing Christ, P.O. Box 508, Libuse, Louisiana 71348

RUBY MARTIN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Martin, 75, of West Monroe, LA will be 1:00 PM, Saturday, April 29, 2006, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Rev. Jimmy Sims and Rev. Tommy McMurray will be officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery, West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mrs. Martin was born December 10, 1930 in Caldwell Parish, LA, and passed away April 26, 2006, in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Martin was a member of Abundant Life Pentecostal Church. Mrs. Martin is survived by sons: Tony Martin, Brian Martin; grandsons: Warren Lee Martin, Tony Kevin Martin, Reiko Martin and Paule Martin; brothers: Carl Burtis Knighten, William R. Knighten, Jr., Glenn Knighten, and Ed Knighten; sister: Gloria Ann Self Knighten. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

MR. JAMES C. MONROE, JR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA
Funeral services for Mr. James C. Monroe, Jr. age 88, of Gilbert, LA will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, April 29th, 2006 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro with Dr. Milton Williams officiating, assisted by Rev. Don Blackmon. Interment will follow in South Central Cemetery near Wisner, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. Monroe was a graduate of Mississippi State University and served in the U.S. Army from 1942 until 1946. He taught Vocational Agriculture at Gilbert High School for thirty-seven years and was FFA Advisor. He received the Distinguished Service Award in Agriculture Education and the Honorary State Farmer Degree from the Louisiana FFA. He was a Mason for more than fifty years and past Master of Dan Gilbert Lodge No. 405. Mr. Monroe was also a charter member of Barak Shriners, the Greeters Unit, and Macon Ridge Shrine Club. He was a member and deacon of First Baptist Church of Gilbert and a farmer. Survivors include: Wife of fifty-eight years: Katie Monroe of Gilbert, LA. Son: Jim Monroe and wife, Connie of Baton Rouge, LA. Grandsons; Chris Monroe and wife, Lindsey and Darryl Monroe and wife, Natalie. Great Grandson; Ryan Ellis Monroe. Pallbearers are Johnny Carroll, Ty Britt, John Jones, Billy Giltner, Leon Monroe, and Joe Monroe. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday, April 28, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Masonic Services will be held at graveside.

DORIS THOMAS
FARRAR FUNERAL HOME - Farmerville, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Doris Thomas, 89, of Minden (formerly of Spencer, LA.) will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday at Farrar Funeral Home. Burial will be at Liberty Cemetery, Linville under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mrs. Thomas, a homemaker, died Thursday, April 27, 2006. She was active in the Rebekah Lodge and a volunteer for the Red Cross at Singing River Hospital. She is preceded in death by husband, James Thomas; two sisters: Mabel Green & Patsy Tucker; two brothers: J. W. Scarbrough & O. D. Scarbrough and one grandson, Brian Thomas. Survivors include son: Jimmy Thomas & wife, Mary of D'Iberville, MS.; daughter: Sue Tucker & husband, Albert of Minden, LA.; sister: Bobbie Alewine of Alexandria, LA.; brother: Ray Scarbrough of Farmerville, LA.; seven Grandchildren; seven Great Grandchildren; Numerous nieces & nephews. Pallbearers: Albert Tucker, Jr., Charles Tucker, John Tucker, Ricky Wright, Ruben Wright & Cole Tucker. Honorary pallbearers: Bob Buckley, Matthew Alewine, Travis Tucker, Matthew Tucker & Pete Duke. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00PM Friday at Farrar Funeral Home. Friends may send condolences to the family via our website: www.farrarfh.com.

Novelle Beaird, 84
SPEARSVILLE — Novelle Beaird, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Liberty Cemetery, Spearsville.

Elsie M. Bennett, 79
CHOUDRANT — Elsie Montgomery Bennett, a lunchroom manager, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Sibley Cemetery, Choudrant.

Monroe 'Hop' Bonner, 92
JONES — Monroe W. "Hop" Bonner, a retired farmer, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Beulah Baptist Church, Goodwill. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Dorothy Spears Cherry, 56
Dorothy Mae Spears Cherry of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Annie M.R. Dawson, 69
RAYVILLE — Annie Mae Robinson Dawson, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are noon Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at Pleasant Grove No. 1 Cemetery, Rayville.

Lowen Henry Ford, 29
HOUSTON — Lowen Henry Ford, formerly of Waterproof, a highway construction worker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Oakwood Baptist Church, Waterproof. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Sears Hartwell, 95
Sears Hartwell of Monroe, a laborer, died April 19. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be at Mount Zion Cemetery, Delhi, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Allean Herring, 65
Allean Herring of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Young's Chapel Cemetery, Calhoun.

Kathleen A. Hollis, 83
Kathleen Andrews Hollis of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Roberta S. Jacks, 72
Roberta S. Jacks of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Robert 'Bob' Jones, 77
RAYVILLE — Robert "Bob" Jones, a retired food distributions manager and former Rayville police officer, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Start Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Alton McElroy, 56
MARION— Alton McElroy, a construction worker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Tracey Ann Miles, 34
WINNSBORO — Tracey Ann Miles, a construction worker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Calvin Mitchell, 50
BASTROP — Calvin Mitchell, a janitor, died April 20. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Cherry Hill No. 2 Baptist Church, Mer Rouge. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at Red Hill Cemetery, Mer Rouge.

Makenzie N. Murphy, 6
BASTROP — Makenzie Nicole Murphy, a kindergarten student, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Harmony Baptist Church, Collinston. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Lonnie W. Olds Sr., 67
WATERPROOF — Lonnie W. Olds Sr., an oilfield worker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is noon Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Private burial services will be held at a later date.

J.C. Tyson, 94
OAK GROVE — J.C. Tyson, a pipeliner, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Red Wing Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Judy Harris Watson, 48
CLAYTON — Judy Harris Watson died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Johnnie Williams, 73
Johnnie Williams of Monroe, a nurse, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Previously acknowledged
Arnold, Vivian Ruth: 11 a.m. Saturday, Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church, Monroe.
Chase, Bobby Warren: 11 a.m. Saturday, Central Baptist Church No. 1, Lake Providence.
Clark, Jezebell: 2 p.m. Sunday, St. John Baptist Church, Delhi.
Clay, Mary: 11 a.m. today, Delhi Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall.
Dupree, Alayah Kimani: 10 a.m. Saturday, Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Gates, Robin Lindsey: 1 p.m. today, Christ Community Church, Ruston.
Maddox, Betty Louise: 2 p.m. Saturday, New Hope Baptist Church, Homer.
Miley, Camellia Inez: 2 p.m. today, Calvary Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Monroe Jr., James C.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Otwell, Billie Jean: 3 p.m. today, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Staten Jr., Andrew: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Matthews Baptist Church, Mangham.
Williams, Kathryn: 10 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Yuna, Shan Corral: noon Sunday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe

April 29, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

PAULINE GUNTER
Edmonds Funeral Home - Jonesboro, LA
Funeral services for Pauline Gunter, 94, will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 30, 2006 at Quitman Baptist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Donald Rudd and Rev. Stuart Toms. Interment will follow at Quitman Cemetery in Quitman, LA. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 9:00 PM Saturday, April 29, 2006 at Edmonds Funeral Home. Mrs. Gunter passed away Friday, April 28, 2006 in Ruston, LA. She was born in Mt. Olive, LA on February 21, 1912. Mrs. Gunter served as a teacher for thirty years and taught at Eros and most of her years teaching at Quitman High School. She was a member of Quitman Baptist Church and served there as church librarian. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Webb Gunter and one granddaughter, Suni Liles. She is survived by two daughters, Linda Liles and husband, Tommy of Jonesboro,LA and Nelline Ann Hutchinson and husband, Jerry of Hodge, LA; one son, Billy Webb Gunter and wife, Dale of Quitman, LA; nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren

Ora 'Betty' Anderson, 77
FERRIDAY — Ora Elizabeth "Betty" Pruitt Anderson died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez, Miss.

Virginia F. Freeland, 81
BASTROP — Virginia F. Freeland, former employee of International Paper Co., died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at MaGaha Cemetery, West Carroll Parish.

Pauline Gunter, 94
QUITMAN — Pauline Gunter, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Quitman Baptist Church, Quitman. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be at Quitman Cemetery.

Thelma Gunter, 81
Thelma Gunter of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Ercell Weems King, 95
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Ercell Weems King, a retired teacher, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Ruby Martin, 75
Ruby Martin of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is noon today until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mount Olive Cemetery.

Tracey Ann Miles, 34
WINNSBORO — Tracey Ann Miles, a construction worker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Fort Necessity Pentecostal Church, Fort Necessity. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Zelpha R. Smith, 66
Zelpha R. Smith of Monroe, a retired paralegal, died Friday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Arrangements are incomplete.

Doris Thomas, 89
MINDEN — Doris Thomas, formerly of Spencer, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be at Liberty Cemetery, Linville.

Judy Harris Watson, 48
CLAYTON — Judy Lynn Harris Watson died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Highland Park Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Arnold, Vivian Ruth: 11 a.m. today, Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church, Monroe.
Beaird, Novelle: 1 p.m. today, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Bennett, Elsie Montgomery: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Bonner, Monroe W. "Hop": 10 a.m. today, Beulah Baptist Church, Goodwill.
Chase, Bobby Warren: 11 a.m. today, Central Baptist Church No. 1, Lake Providence.
Cherry, Dorothy Mae Spears: 2 p.m. today, Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe.
Clark, Jezebell: 2 p.m. Sunday, St. John Baptist Church, Delhi.
Dawson, Annie Mae Robinson: noon today, Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville.
Dupree, Alayah Kimani: 10 a.m. today, Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Ford, Lowen Henry: 2 p.m. today, Oakwood Baptist Church, Waterproof.
Hartwell, Sears: 11 a.m. today, Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe.
Herring, Allean: 2 p.m. today, True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe.
Jacks, Roberta S.: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Jones, Robert "Bob": 1 p.m. today, Start Baptist Church, Start.
Maddox, Betty Louise: 2 p.m. today, New Hope Baptist Church, Homer.
Mitchell, Calvin: 2 p.m. today, Cherry Hill No. 2 Baptist Church, Mer Rouge.
Monroe Jr., James C.: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Murphy, Makenzie Nicole: 2 p.m. today, Harmony Baptist Church, Collinston.
Olds Sr., Lonnie W.: 2 p.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Staten Jr., Andrew: 1 p.m. today, St. Matthews Baptist Church, Mangham.
Tyson, J.C.: 3 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Williams, Johnnie: 2 p.m. today, New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe.
Yuna, Shan Corral: noon Sunday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe

April 30, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MYRTLE JONES GARRETT
Edmonds Funeral Home
Funeral services for Myrtle Jones Garrett will be at 2:00 pm, Monday, May 1, 2006 in the chapel of Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro, LA. with Rev. Bill Strawbridge and Rev. Letty Strawbridge officiating. Burial wi
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm, Sunday, April 31, 2006 at the funeral home. Mrs. Garrett, age 97, passed away Friday, April 28, 2006. Mrs. Garrett was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil H. Garrett, two sons Robert and Railey Garrett, and two daughters, Nanette Anders and Mary Gene Anderson. She is survived by one son, Dr. Charles H. Garrett and wife Ann of Jonesboro, LA and eight grandchildren and seven-teen great-grandchildren.

THELMA RAILEY GUNTER
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Thelma Railey Gunter, 81, of Monroe, will be at 2:00 PM Monday, May 1, 2006, in the chapel of Rose-Neath Funeral
Home. Mrs. Gunter was born April 15, 1925 in DeBerry, TX and passed away Friday, April 28, 2006, at Christus St. Joseph's Nursing Home in Monroe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Coswell Gunter and son, Walter Gunter. Mrs. Gunter is survived by her sons, Cleve Gunter and wife, Judy, Johnny Gunter and wife, Nedra, and Charles Gunter; daughter, Vickie Nolan and husband, John Wayne; daughter-in-law and son-in-law, Barbara and John Sharp; nine grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, sisters, Grace Knight and Jewel Steele; and brother, Jack Railey, Jr. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00PM Sunday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home.

A. B. Jones
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. A. B. Jones, 74 , of West Monroe, LA will be 3:00 PM, Sunday, April 30, 2006 at Peniel Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA. Rev. Charles Davis will be officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mr. Jones was born March 22, 1932 and passed away April 28, 2006 in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Jones was an active member and Deacon of Peniel Baptist Church, taught Sunday School for many years, an avid bass fisherman and a "Fisher of Men". Mr. Jones was a retired carpenter in this area for over forty years. He was preceded in death by a daughter Larice "Lala" Causey, a son Champ Jones, and a grandson, Brandon Taylor. Mr. Jones is survived by his wife of fify-six years Freddie Jones, son Ben Jones and wife Pam, daughters Jenan Taylor and husband Larry, Terry Harris and husband Kenny, daughter in law Jackie Jones, brothers J. M. Jones, Marlin Jones, Alvin Jones, Garlin Jones, and Larry Jones, sisters Laweese Vallery, Avice Franks, and Pat Spurgeon, grandsons Todd, Clint, Landon, Corey, Jarrod, Courtney, and Clay, granddaughters Kayce, Misty, and Kristi, great grandchildren Heather, Jeremy, Lauren, Garrett, Jordan, Kathryn, Emma, Grace, Robert, and Harley. Pallbearers will be grandsons and Ricky Martin. Honorary pallbearers will be Deacons and A. B. 's Sunday School Class. Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00 PM until service time at Peniel Baptist Church in West Monroe.

ERCELL WEEMS KING
Cox Funeral Home - Lake Providence, LA
Ercell Weems King, Born in Lena, Mississippi, on Aug. 4, 1910, Departed Apr. 28, 2006 Funeral services for Ercell Weems King, age 95 a recently retired teacher, of Lake Providence, Louisiana will be held Monday, May 1, 2006 at the First United Methodist Church in Lake Providence. Reverend Bill McLain will officiate. Burial will follow in the Lake Providece City Cemetery on Lake Street in Lake Providence. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Lake Providence. Mrs. King died Friday, April 28, 2006 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, Louisiana. Mrs. King was a longtime resident of Lake Providence where she was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Mrs. King was a retired teacher. She taught for sixy-five and a half years. She graduated from Pioneer High School, Louisiana Normal College for Teachers, Louisiana Tech and Mississippi College. She was the feature alumni from Northwestern State University in 1995. In 1997 she received the Governor's Award for excellence in education. She was the Alumni of the Year at Louisiana Tech in 1999. She was honored by Mississippi Association of Private Schools as being the oldest active educator in America. In 2001 she was honored by the Louisiana State Department of Education for her many years as a distigushed educator. She taught Sunday school for twenty-three years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Hugh A. King, Sr.; her parents, William Hendrix Weems and Bertha Omega Babb Weems; four brothers, Elvin Weems, Clayton Weems, Floyd Weems and Tracey Weems; sister, Ollie Weems Whittington. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, William H. King and Juanita King of West Monroe, Louisiana; son and daughter-in-law, Hugh A. King, Jr. and Dianne King of Mandeville, Louisiana; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Pallbearers are: William H. King, Jr., David Ryan King, Patrick King, Kristopher King, Cole Matthew Dubret and Eric Millen. Family will receive friends Monday, May 1, 2006 between the hours of 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Lake Providence. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 407 First Street, Lake Providence, Louisiana 71254. To leave condolences to the family www.coxfuneral.com.

MR. RAYMOND V. LAFFOON
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Graveside services for Mr. Raymond V. Laffoon, 68, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday May 1, 2006 at the Old Bethel Church Cemetery near Clarks, LA with Ken Hofler and Fred Busby officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West
Mr. Laffoon died on April 29, 2006 at the Cornerstone Hospital in West Monroe, LA. He was a member of the Living Way Apostolic Church in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Laffoon was an avid hunter and also loved spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother and two sisters. Survivors include his wife, Myrtie Laffoon; children, Huey Laffoon, David Laffoon, Connie Hofler and Ronald Laffoon; seven grandchildren, Ken Hofler, Melissa Hofler, Nathan Laffoon, Kayla Laffoon, David Romero, Dana Laffoon and Danny Laffoon; two great grandchildren, Kenneth Grant Hofler and Raylynn Gage Hofler and numerous other relatives. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Living Way Apostolic Church at 108 W. Hemphill Drive West Monroe, LA 71292.

LAWRENCE DEWAYNE MALMAY
Mr. Malmay died April 20, 2006, in Madison, AL. he was a native of West Monroe, LA. Mr. Malmay graduated NLU in 1961 with a degree in physics. He became employed three weeks later by NASA and moved with his family to Huntsville, AL. Dr. Von Braun, a pioneer in the space program, honored Mr. Malmay with an Award of Achievement of his contribution to the first lunar landing, an event unequalled in human history, calling for the new age of discovery. Mr. Malmay continued to participate on many of the future rocket designs that made many additional trips to the moon paving the way for the space shuttle program that we currently have prior to retiring from NASA After retirement Mr. Malmay continued to work on his master degree and to search for answers to life's mysteries enjoying daily research on his computer as well as books, making a trip to the Holy Land, participating in k-house ministry along with numerous other organizations and helping individuals that ran into problems along life's journeys. Mr. Malmay is survived by four daughters, Kelly McKleroy, Cindy Pagan, Holly Wales; all of Madison, AL. and Kathy Bazemore of Chicago, IL with five grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He is survived by one brother Tommy R. Malmay, and one sister, Sherry Malmay Shelton both of West Monroe. He is preceded in death by one brother Terry Lane Malmay, his father Joseph Lawrence Malmay and Mother Helen F. Malmay both of West Monroe.

BRIAN CHASE PUTNAM "Thank You"
From the family of Brian Chase Putman: "Thank you" cannot express the feelings we have for the many special friends, family and members of the law enforcement brotherhood for your kindness and generosity during this tragic time. Special thanks are sent to the Monroe Police Department for your continued support. Your prayers, bound with our own, are helping us to make it through each day. We did not realize how many people Brian touched in his life. He will always have a special place in our hearts and we will always refer to him as being in our presence. He was a guardian for all and guards us still. We are proud to know that we are not the only ones who knew him as a wonderful son, brother, uncle, nephew and true friend. May God bless you all.

MRS. ZELPHA R. SMITH
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Funeral service for Mrs. Zelpha R. Smith, 66, of Monroe, LA, will be held 11:00AM Monday, May 1, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe with Rev. Huey Diffey officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Smith went to be with her Lord on April 28, 2006. She was a paralegal for J. Randolph Smith for over twenty-one years and retired in 2003. Mrs. Smith was a member of Victory Baptist Church for over forty years. She loved taking care of people and always tried to make sure if someone was in need that their needs were met. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Vivian Rushing; brothers, Emmett, R. L., and Kent Rushing; sisters, Evelyn Machen, Rachel Faye Rushing, and Joy Walker; mother and father-in-law, Pete and Annie Lee Smith; brother-in-law, Thomas Smith; and sister-in-law, Jeri Smith Eldridge. Survivors include her loving and devoted husband of forty-eight years, Billy Ray Smith; son, Randy Smith and wife, Anita Tyler Smith; daughter, Paula Smith Boney and husband, Bryan; grandchildren, Kyle and Kayla Smith and Brooke Boney; step grandchildren, Stefanie Boney Throckmorton and husband, Paul and Ashley Boney; brothers, Houston Rushing and wife, Shirley; Tommy Rushing and wife, Henrietta; Ronnie Rushing and wife, Jane; brothers-in-law, Glen Walker, Jr., Billy Eldridge, and Grady Smith; sisters-in-law, Leona Rushing; and Carolyn Paikouski and husband, John; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many special friends. She had many good friends but two of her best friends and sister by choice Ann Windham and Betty Mc Gough and a special thank you to both for all you have done. Mrs. Smith was extremely proud of her three grandchildren, Kyle, Kayla, and Brooke. She loved to watch them play baseball and softball. She continued to listen to Kyle's ULM baseball games on her radio when her health declined. Mrs. Smith gave much love in her life to her wonderful husband, children, and grandchildren. She also received much love from them. We also wish to thank her hospice nurses for their love and attention and a special thanks to Dr. Keith Calhoun. We thank you so much for the love, care, and concern for Mama and for our family. Pallbearers will be Paul Benjamin, James Mann, Aaron Hebert, Jack Doles, Hugh Dreher, and Roger Fulmer. Honorary pallbearers will be J. Randolph Smith, Judge Glen Strong, and Dr. Keith Calhoun. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. You earned your angel wings, rejoice in heaven, watch over us, we will miss you more than anyone can imagine, but we will see you again. All our love your family.

Margree Bolds, 55
Margree Bolds of Grambling, a professor, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland in Monroe.

Hershey Coleman, 74
BASTROP — Hershey Coleman, a truck driver, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Faith Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Christ Church Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Homes.

Charles W. Hicks, 63
Charles W. Hicks of Swartz, employed by M.L. Smith, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe.

A.B. Jones, 74
A.B. Jones of West Monroe, a carpenter, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Peniel Baptist Church. Visitation is from 2 p.m. until services. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ercell Weems King, 95
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Ercell Weems King, a retired teacher, died Friday. Services are at 11 a.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church. Visitation is from 9-11 a.m. Monday at the church. Burial will follow at Lake Providence City Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Homes, Lake Providence.

Robert H. McWhorter, 83
Robert H. McWhorter, a retired firefighter, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until services at the mausoleum. Interment will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Isaac 'Trip' Robinson III, 27
Isaac "Trip" Robinson III of Monroe died Thursday. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Mount Olivet Baptist Church in Monroe under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home. Burial will be Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Jimmy Wright Tarver, 73
Jimmy Wright Tarver, an interior designer, died Saturday. Services are 3 p.m. May 7 at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Sterlington Road. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Anderson, Ora Elizabeth "Betty" Pruitt: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Ferriday.
Clark, Jezebell: 2 p.m. today, St. John Baptist Church, Delhi.
Freeland, Virginia F.: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Gunter, Pauline: 2 p.m. today, Quitman Baptist Church, Quitman.
Miles, Tracey Ann: 2 p.m. today, Fort Necessity Pentecostal Church, Fort Necessity.
Watson, Judy Lynn Harris: 2 p.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Yuna, Shan Corral: noon today, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

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