June - 2008 - Obituaries from The News-Star

June 1, 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

CLERMON "C.D." MORRIS SR. Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Graveside services for Clermon "C.D." Morris, Sr. 77, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM Monday June 2, 2008 at the Hasley Memorial Pavilion in West Monroe with Rev. Mark Foster officiating. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe. C.D. was born March 12. 1931, in Jonesville, LA, and left this world on May 31, 2008. Mr. Morris was in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he proudly served his country in Korea. He then joined Foam Packaging of Vicksburg, MS, as a transporter. He was known by many names, "C.D", 'Pop", "Son", but was most proud to be called Daddy or Papaw. C.D. was a wonderful man; he cherished his family, and spending time that made him happy. He also enjoyed gardening and fishing. He will be greatly missed by many, but forever in our hearts and thoughts. Survivors are: six children, C.D. Jr., and wife Cheri of West Monroe, Debra Hicks and husband Jeff of West Monroe LA, David and wife Kathy of Sterlington LA, Richard and wife Susan of West Monroe LA, twin daughters, Christy and Misty of Miami, FL; brothers, J.W. Morris of West Monroe LA, Junior Clark of Monroe LA, Frank and Ronnie Morris of Texas: sisters, Laura Mae Flores of Minden LA, Rosemary Thomason of Rayville, LA, and Gail Burns of Jonesville, LA; twelve grandchildren, five great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers will be James Morris, Kevin Morris, Jerry Morris, Mark Morris, Matt Morris, and Karl Lindsey. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until 1:45 PM Monday June 2, 2008 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. The Children would like to thank Brother Mark Foster, the staff at The Arbor and Terrace of West Monroe, the War Veterans Home of Monroe, Glenwood Regional Medical Center and Patient's Choice Hospice for the care they all provided to their beloved father. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com |

JUNIOR LEE TONEY Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Junior Lee Toney, 68, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 3, 2008 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Toney passed away Friday, May 30, 2008. He was a retired Master Sergeant, serving twenty-two years and six months in the Army. He was employed at Wye Electric for twenty-four years. Survivors include his wife of forty-four years, Dagmar Baumann Toney; daughter, Cherry Brewer of Baton Rouge, LA; son, Jason Toney and wife Linda of Vicksburg, MS; grandchildren, Hannah Toney, Gabriella Toney, and Zachary Toney, all of Vicksburg, MS and Lauren Brewer Palovchak of Kansas City, MO; sisters, June Wolleson of Winnsboro, LA, Clara Nettles of Monroe, LA, Elaine Leake of Winnsboro, LA, Jeanette Slaughter of Vicksburg, MS; brothers, Walton Toney of Delhi, LA, William "Buddy" Toney of West Monroe, LA, and Ralph Toney of Winnsboro, LA. Pallbearers will be Jim Counselman, Kevin Goyne, Faron Wyles, Murphy Wyles, Bobby Summerhill, and Josh Young. Visitation will be Monday, June 2, 2008 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the Wye Electric Family. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

LT. COL. (RET) JOHN ROBERT TETTLETON Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Lt. Col. (Ret.) John Robert Tettleton, age 68, of Ruston died Thursday, May 29, 2008 at Schumpert Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana following a brief illness. Tettleton, a veteran of the Vietnam War years, served on active duty and in the United States Air Force Reserves for more than twenty-eight years. Following his retirement from the United States Air Force Reserves, he has continued his dedication to his country through work as Veterans Assistance Counselor for the Louisiana Department of Veterans' Affairs in Lincoln and Union Parishes. A native of Union Parish, Tettleton was a 1958 graduate of Farmerville High School, a member of Farmerville United Methodist Church, member of Farmerville Troup 16 of Boy Scouts of America where he was an Eagle Scout and a member of the Order of the Arrow. It was there that he developed life-long friendships and a keen interest in history and archaeology. A graduate of Louisiana Tech University, Tettleton earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees. At Louisiana Tech he was an active member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. John R. Tettleton is survived by his spouse, Dr. Kay Lynn Tettleton; one son: Paul Stellman of Cambridge, MA; one brother: Jerry Tettleton and wife Beverly of Shreveport, LA; and numerous relatives and friends. Honorary Pallbearers will be Larce Holder, Honorable Robert G. James, Tommy Malone, Dr. John G. Norris, Jr., Mike Rabun, Dale Ramsey, Mickey Turner, and Jon Yelton. Visitation will be held on Sunday June 1, 2008 from 3:00 P.M to 5:00 P.M. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA. Graveside memorial service with military honors will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, June 2, 2008 at Old Athens Cemetery, Athens, Louisiana. Officiating the services will be Rev. James Evans. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Louisiana Military Museum, 201 Memorial Drive, Ruston, LA, 71270; Old Athens Cemetery, P.O. Box 91, Athens, LA, 71003; or the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.comLUCY MCGILL CUMMINGS WEBSTER Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, Louisiana Lucy McGill Cummings Webster, 96, of Monroe, died at home on Thursday, May 29, 2008. A celebration of her life will be held at Covenant Presbyterian Church at 10:00 AM on Monday, June 2, 2008, with the Reverend Bruce Rux officiating. Interment will follow in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. She was born in the family home in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, on October 13, 1911; and she received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Arkansas in 1934. In 1937, she married Dr. William Harrell Webster; and they moved to Monroe in 1948. A devoted daughter, sister, wife and mother, she was also actively involved, until her death, in the lives of her grandchildren, their wives and her great-grandchildren whom she dearly loved. She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church, prior to moving to Montgomery, Alabama. Upon returning to Monroe, she joined Covenant Presbyterian Church, where she remained a faithful member until her death. Mrs. Webster was a member of the Monroe Garden Club, the Ouachita Parish Medical Alliance, the Monroe Symphony League, the Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club, the Lotus Club, the English Speaking Union, the United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Magna Charta Dames. She served as President of the Pelican Girl Scout Council and was also a member of the Society of St. Joseph and the Daughters of the American Colonists. She loved to travel and enjoyed playing bridge with friends. She will be remembered as a woman of faith, a person who never complained, a loyal friend, a loving caregiver, a chauffeur to many until she was 93, and a phenomenal cook. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh Douglas Cummings and Mary Rebecca (Bess) Cummings; her husband, Dr. William Harrell Webster; her brother, Judge Lincoln Maupin Cummings; her sister, Emilie Bell; and her infant granddaughter, Mary Thomas Richardson. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Elizabeth Richardson, of Monroe; two grandsons and their wives, John and Jill Richardson, of Baton Rouge, LA; Edward and Lisa Richardson, of Atlanta, GA; great-grandchildren, Jesse Benjamine James, Grace Eliza Richardson and Lucy Jean Richardson of Baton Rouge; sisters, Mary Jongeward and Roberta Tucker, of Rogers, AR; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation with the family will take place from 4:30 PM till 6:00 PM on Sunday, June 1, 2008, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home at 1200 Lamy Lane and in the Fireside Room at Covenant Presbyterian Church at 9:00 AM on Monday, June 2, 2008, prior to the service. Memorials may be made to the memorial fund of Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1901 Milton, Monroe, Louisiana, 71201, or Hospice Care of Louisiana, Inc., 2213 Justice Ave., Monroe, LA 71201. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

MR. NOAH FLOYD BURGESS Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Noah Floyd Burgess, 94, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, June 2, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel Monroe. Rev. Mickey Bounds and Rev. Charles Headrick will be officiating. Interment to follow at Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe. Mr. Burgess was born March 17, 1914 in Dubach, LA and died May 30, 2008 in Monroe, LA. Mr. Burgess was a retired accountant at Rivers Ford for over 30 years. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Army. Mr. Burgess was a member of College Place Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his son, Gary Floyd Burgess; brothers, Elvin Burgess, Loyce Burgess, Max Burgess and Lamar Burgess. Mr. Burgess is survived by his wife, Anna Burgess of Monroe, LA; two sisters, Irene Clarity of Dallas, TX and Maxine Foster of Colorado Springs, CO; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Garland Lamar Burgess, Mark Burgess, Randy Thurman, William S. Miller, R.A. Hunter, and Bill Tomlinson. Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM Sunday, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe. Memorials may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association or American Cancer Society. Online condolence maybe sent to www.kilpatrickfuneral homes

NANETTA CECILE BROOKS Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Nanetta Cecile Brooks, 90, of Calhoun, LA will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday June 1, 2008 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Johnny Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Calhoun, LA. Mrs. Brooks died May 29, 2008 at her residence in Calhoun, LA. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church where she taught children's Sunday school for 50 years. Mrs. Brooks was a member of the Ag Center Home Demonstration Club and the Campers on Mission. Mrs. Brooks was always doing things for other people instead of herself, her home was always open to anyone that came by. She loved to garden and cook. Mrs. Brooks is preceded in death by her husband Earl H. Brooks, son, Robert W. Brooks, and great grandson, Robert Wayne (Lil' Bobby) Brooks, III. Survivors include her sons, James H. (Jim) Brooks and wife Gayle, Richard E. Brooks and wife Sandra, daughter, Nanette Diel and husband James; sister, Nelda Jacobs; brother, Reggie Bryan; 7 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Pallbearers will be Rob Brooks, Robert Carpenter, Philip Brooks, M. Scott Brooks, Jonathan Brooks, and Terry Boone . Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Saturday May 31, 2008 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. The family would like to thank Dr. Don Hammett for the excellent care given to Mrs. Brooks. Online Registry/Condolence: wwwmulhearnfuneral home.com

Charles Blackwell Jr., 78
Charles Ester Blackwell Jr., of West Monroe, a retired Southern Hardware salesman, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Nanetta C. Brooks, 90
Nanetta Cecile Brooks of Calhoun, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral services are at 3 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is from 2 p.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Burial is in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery.

Helen Joy Cash, 91
Helen Joy Cash of West Monroe, a private aide, died Saturday. Services are at 1 p.m. today at Hasley Memorial Pavilion, West Monroe. Burial is in Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Earl E. Gilbreath, 91
TALLULAH — Earl E. Gilbreath, a retired bookkeeper, died Saturday. Graveside services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Memorial Park Cemetery in Lake Providence under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home of Tallulah.

Alice Hendrix, 66
COLUMBIA — Alice Hendrix, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia.

Ellen M. Layfield, 50
JONESBORO — Ellen Mathews Layfield, a Jackson Parish schoolteacher, died Friday. Services are at 2 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church in Jonesboro. Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Burial is in Gayla Traina Cemetery in Jonesboro.

Doyle Masters, 74
JONESBORO — Doyle Masters, a carpenter for Stone Container, died Friday. Funeral services are at 4 p.m. Monday at McDonald Baptist Church. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Burial is in Garden of Memories Cemetery.

Charlie Sanson, 68
JONESVILLE — Charlie Sanson, a retired Jonesville Elementary School principal, died Thursday. Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church of Jonesville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Jena Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home in Jonesville.

Alene Sikes, 79
Alene Sikes of West Monroe, a retired seamstress for Selig Manufacturing Co., died Friday. Graveside services are at 10 a.m. today at Roselawn Memorial Garden Cemetery.

C.A. Temple, 66
WINNSBORO — C.A. Temple, a mechanic, died Friday. Graveside services are at 10 a.m. Monday at Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Visitation is from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Lois Tiffee, 91
JONESVILLE — Lois Tiffee, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Monday at Monterey Assembly of God. Visitation is from 5 p.m. today at the church. Burial is in Lone Pine Cemetery in Monterey under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Nettie Mae Tucker, 92
FARMERVILLE — Nettie Mae Platt Tucker, a licensed practical nurse, died Friday. Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is in Farmerville City Cemetery.

James H. Womack, 79
James Howard "Speedy" Womack of Monroe, a retired lab technician for International Paper in Bastrop, died Friday. Funeral services are at 2 p.m. today at First Apostolic Church of Monroe. Burial is in Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Harris Sr., Robert Paul: 10 a.m. today, United Pentecostal Church, Jonesville.
Hunt, Ju'Mya Kaye: 10 a.m. Monday, Powell Street Cemetery, Monroe.
Sanson, Charlie: 11 a.m. Monday, First Baptist Church, Jonesville.
Tettleton, John R.: 10 a.m. Monday, Old Athens Cemetery, Athens.
Webster, Lucy McGill Cummings: 10 a.m. Monday, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Monroe

June 2, 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

CHARLES ESTER (CHARLIE) BLACKWELL, JR. Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, Louisiana Funeral Services for Mr. Charles Ester (Charlie) Blackwell, Jr., 78 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, June 3, 2008 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Andy Myrick officiating. Mr. Blackwell was born December 17, 1929 in Bastrop, LA and passed away on May 31, 2008 at his home in West Monroe, LA. He was retired from Southern Hardware in Monroe, LA and had owned several businesses in the past. He graduated from Bastrop High School and from ULM formerly NLU in 1959. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Blackwell, Sr. and Edna Mae Blackwell and his sister Joann Rushing. Mr. Blackwell joined the Navy in 1950 and served in the Korean War. Charlie had many hobbies during the years including woodworking, fishing, and Nascar. His biggest joy though was the years he and his son Andy spent on the Motorcross Racing circuit. He could take a motorcycle apart and fix it and put it back together in a matter of hours and be ready for the race the next day. They traveled Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Mississippi and Louisiana racing and making life long friends. Charlie never tired of talking about racing, friends and good memories. Survivors include his daughter, Brandy Harrison and husband Jamie; Brandy's mother, Susie Blackwell all of West Monroe, LA; two sons, Al Blackwell of Dallas, TX and Andy Blackwell and his wife Carla of Conway, AR and their mother, Beverly Tolar of Hot Springs, AR. Also surviving are brothers, James Blackwell of Bastrop, LA, and Buddy Blackwell and wife Ina of San Antonio, TX. Charlie has left four living heirs of his inspiring life in his four grandsons, Chase and Jon Tyler Blackwell of Conway, AR; Jim and Ryan Harrison of West Monroe, LA. Charlie lived several years longer than expected because of his love for and delight in his grandsons and their accomplishments. He was very proud of his sons lives and careers, but his daughter's continuing education was the twinkle in his eyes. Charlie was always ready to help anyone in need and leaves many friends and good neighbors behind. Also several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. His good friend and neighbor Polly Slade was a special blessing to him over the last several years and the family would like to thank her for all her help and support. The family would also like to thank Family Life Home Healthcare for all their help especially Allison. Also special thanks goes to Premier Hospice and their employees especially, Mary Thompson for the many hours and assistance they put into helping Mr. Blackwell remain in his home. Visitation will be Monday, June 2, 2008 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

IN LOVING MEMORY James Michael McDonald June 2, 1971 -March 1, 2007 When I'm Gone When I come to the end of my journey And I travel my last weary mile Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned And remember only the smile. Forget unkind words I have spoken; Remember some good I have done. Forget that I ever had heartache And remember I've had loads of fun. Forget that I've stumbled and blundered And sometimes fell by the way. Remember I have fought some hard battles And won, ere the close of the day. Then forget to grieve for my going, I would not have you sad for a day. But in the summer just gather some flowers And remember the place where I lay, And come in the shade of evening When the sun paints the sky in the west. Stand for a few moments beside me And remember only my best. We love you. You were a special son, brother, dad and friend. God had you to prepare us with poems, songs "When I get to where I am going" and promises Things Said" You were longing to see heaven and see your Papa. We miss you and you will never be forgotten. Family and Friends

MARLENE ANN SCHIRO HILKIRK St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home Chalmette, LA Services for Marlene Ann Schiro Hilkirk, 49, of Monroe, LA will be held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home in Chalmette, LA on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at 1:00 PM. Marlene Hilkirk was born on February 24, 1959 in New Orleans, LA to parents James and Margaret Farley Schiro. Having lived most of her life in the New Orleans area, she had moved to Monroe with her youngest daughter, Britten, after Hurricane Katrina devastated her home. She died at St. Francis North Hospital on May 29, 2008 after a very lengthy illness. Ms. Hilkirk devoted her life to her family. She was a doting mother and daughter as well as a wonderful sister and a fierce friend. She loved her children and showered them with all the love and affection a mother can give to her children. Her family was the joy and pride of her life. Those who were fortunate enough to have had her in their life are eternally grateful. She was unselfish and giving of her love and time to all those she knew. An angel has left this world to join the ranks of those in heaven and those left behind are deeply saddened by their loss. Ms. Hilkirk was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Hilkirk Sr., and her father James Schiro. Ms. Hilkirk is survived by her mother, Margaret Farley Schiro of Monroe; daughter, Jeanne Hilkirk and Jacob of Slidell, LA; son, Glenn Hilkirk Jr. and Jennifer of Poydras, LA; daughter, Britten Hilkirk of Monroe, LA; sisters, Pam Posey and husband John of Monroe, LA, Paula Johnson and husband Sonny of Hope, AR, Linda Schiro of New Orleans, LA, Karen Klaus and husband Joe of Metarie, LA; brothers, Patrick Schiro and wife Debbie of Violet, LA, Mark Schiro and wife Brenda of Poydras, LA, and Gary Schiro and wife Alexies of Holden, LA.; grandchildren, Landyn Johnson, Rylie Hilkirk, Tyelor Dietrich, and Gavin Dietrich; and many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly. Pallbearers are Glenn Hilkirk, Jr., Jason Schiro, Jeffrey Schiro, Mark Schiro, Jr., Eddie Flanigen, Brian Hilkirk, and Kendal Serigne. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The family would like to thank Dr. Dean Stockstill for his wonderful care and concern throughout Ms. Hilkirk's illness. They are truly grateful for his compassion and dedication.

Wilma M. Williams Applewhite, 70
RAYVILLE — Wilma Masters Williams Applewhite, a retired nurse's aide, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Rayville.

Dianne Brown, 54
TALLULAH — Dianne Brown died May 25. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial is at New Oakwood Cemetery.

Noah Floyd Burgess, 94
Noah Floyd Burgess, an accountant from Monroe, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Burial will follow at Monroe Memorial Park.

Eugene Davis, 59
TALLULAH — Eugene Davis died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Eloise Fancher, 84
BASTROP — Eloise Fancher, a homemaker, died Saturday. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. today at Pine Grove Baptist Church. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church, and burial will follow at the church cemetery. Golden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Willie Green, 69
TALLULAH — Willie Green died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Faye Smith Hendrix, 66
COLUMBIA — Faye Smith Hendrix, a retired sales clerk, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home. Visitation will start at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Beech Creek Cemetery west of Olla.

Leon T. Mason, 84
TALLULAH — Leon T. Mason died May 25. Visitation is noon-6 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at New Jerusalem MB Church. Burial will be at Natchez National Cemetery.

Charles Roland Mathewes, 61
RUSTON — Charles Roland Mathewes died Saturday. Visitation is 8:30-10 a.m. Tuesday at Owens Memorial Chapel. Services are at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Morris Nelson McClain Jr., 84
Morris Nelson McClain Jr. of West Monroe, a retired operation supervisor with the Social Security Administration, died Saturday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Highland Presbyterian Church. Burial will be at Twin City Memorial Gardens.

Clermon (C.D.) Morris, 77
Clermon Morris, a truck driver from Monroe, died Saturday. Visitation is noon-1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. today at Hasley Memorial Pavilion, Hasley Cemetery.

Sidney Paul Odom, 47
MANGHAM — Sidney Paul Odom, a carpenter, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Rayville.

Roy (Denny) Summerall Jr. 31
JONESVILLE — Roy (Denny) Summerall Jr., a glass glazier, died Sunday. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Heard Cemetery in Manifest.

Charlie J. Svetlecic, 86
WINNSBORO — Charlie J. Svetlecic, a retired laboratory technician, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Junior Lee Toney, 68
Junior Lee Toney, an electrician, died Friday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park.

Larry Robert Vanderberg, 61
Larry Robert Vanderberg, a maintenance man from Monroe, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

Lucy McGill Cummings Webster, 96
Lucy McGill Cummings Webster of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Visitation is 9 a.m. in the Fireside Room, Covenant Presbyterian Church. Services are 10 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow at Prairie Grove Cemetery in Prairie Grove, Ark. Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe is in charge of arrangements.

Frankie Theo Winchester, 87
Frankie Theo Winchester, an early childhood development director, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Hunt, Ju'Mya Kaye: 10 a.m. today, Powell Street Cemetery, Monroe.
Gilbreath, Earl E.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Memorial Park Cemetery, Lake Providence.
Ellen Mathews Layfield: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Jonesboro.
Doyle Masters: 4 p.m. today, McDonald Baptist Church, Jonesboro.
Sanson, Charlie: 11 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Jonesville.
C.A. Temple: 10 a.m. today Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro.
Tettleton, John R.: 10 a.m. today, Old Athens Cemetery, Athens.
Lois Tiffee: 2 p.m. today, Montery Assembly of God.
Nettie Mae Platt Tucker: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick, Farmerville.
Webster, Lucy McGill Cummings: 10 a.m. today, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Monroe

June 3, 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

June 4, 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

DOROTHY LEE ROACH Gill Firist National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Dorothy Lee Roach was born on March 23, 1922 to David and Francis Roach of Wisner, La and she passed from this life on June 1, 2008 in Rockwall, TX. Dot earned a Masters Degree in Music Education at Northwestern University at Natchitoches, LA. She taught 26 years in Gilbert, Vivian, Bossier, and Waller Elementary Schools and Wisner Elementary and High School. She was a Purple Jacket, an honorary service organization, and a member of Phi Kappa Phi, an honorary educational fraternity at Northwestern University. She was chairperson of the Official Board of the Wisner Methodist church for a number of years, was the Music Director of the church for over 50 years and was a life-time member of the Wisner United Methodist Church. She was awarded a Life-time UMW pin for her service. She spent countless Wednesdays singing at both nursing homes in Wisner, and she was a true disciple of God. She is preceded in death by her parents; her brothers: Lonnie, David (Bubba), and Walter Roach; her sisters Lucy Roach & Gladys Roach Huckaby. She is survived by her nephews: Walter, Charlie, and David Giles Roach & David and Dale Huckaby; her nieces Ginger Roach Majewski and Mary Gail Huckaby Carter; and numerous great nieces, nephews, and other family members. Funeral services for Dorothy Lee Roach, 86, of Wisner will be held at 10 AM on Thursday, June 5, 2008 at the Wisner United Methodist Church with Rev. Frances Guy officiating. Services will be held under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 4, 2008 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Dale, David, and Daniel Huckaby, Charlie, David Giles, Johnathon, Chase, and Elijah Roach. Memorials may be sent to Wisner United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be sent to www.gillfirstnational.com

NINA LOUISE "LUCY" PEROT Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Nina Louise "Lucy" Perot, 74, of Baton Rouge, LA formerly of Bastrop, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 4, 2008, in the chapel of Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum with Rev. Mark Watson officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Perot passed away Monday, June 2, 2008. She was a bank teller in Bastrop for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, James P. Perot; and parents, Juhan Joseph and Alma Louise Burroughs. Survivors include her brothers-in-law, J.C. "Pete" Perot, Johnny Perot, Gene Perot, and George Perot; sister-in-law,Audrey Hawsey; and a number of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Pete Perot, George Perot, Johnny Perot, Gene Perot, Jeff Miller, and Keith Hawsey. Visitation will be Wednesday from 9:00 AM until service time at the Mausoleum Chapel. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

ROBERT LANE TERRAL FARRAR FUNERAL HOME Farmerville, LA Robert Lane Terral was born September 6, 1939 in Shreveport, LA and went to be with his heavenly Father at his home in Farmerville on June 2, 2008 surrounded by his family and friends. Lane served his country in the U.S. Army. He followed in his father's footsteps and was a self employed paint contractor. Lane attended Mt. Tabor Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, E. C. and Lona Grace (Odom) Terral, and his wife, JoAnn. He is survived by his sister Mary Sue Eldridge; nephew Jr. Eldridge and his family, Jason & Jenny; niece Donna Harris & her family, Claude, Justin & Stephanie; aunts Joyce O. Nolan, Bert T. Stancil, Virginia T. Balkom and Mary T. Risinger; many cousins and very special friend, Bettye B. Nolan. Lane loved to hunt and fish and spent countless hours with his friends at the deer camp and on the river. He also enjoyed being at his shop visiting with friends. Pallbearers will be Kendal Terral, Caskey Terral, Jerry Terral, Thomas Terral, Claude Harris, and Matt Nolan. Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Floyd Pearson, Boyce Pearson, Coleman Malone, David Brown, Ken Cooper, Johnny McFarland and Marvin Neal. Visitation will be at Farrar Funeral Home from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, June 4. The service will be held at Mt. Tabor Baptist Church on Thursday, June 5 at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow at Beulah Church Cemetery. The family would like to say a special "thank you" to the many friends who have done countless acts of kindness during Lane's illness. He could feel your love and prayers. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.farrarfh.com.

TENA NEWMAN CARTER BOND Gill First National Winnsboro, LA Funeral services for Tena Newman Carter Bond, age 93, of Wisner, will be held 3 PM Friday June 6, 2008 at Wisner First Baptist Church with Rev. Thomas Peoples officiating. Services will be under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Interment will follow at South Central Cemetery in Wisner. Visitation will be Friday from 1:30 PM until time of service at the church. Tena was born on September 9, 1914 to Eugene and Nancy Halford Newman in Gilbert and she passed from this life on June 2, 2008 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. She was a member of the Wisner First Baptist Church. She loved gardening and flowers. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Tom Carter; husband: Amos Bond; son: Charles Carter. She is survived by one daughter: Rosa Stephens and her husband Nick of Wisner; two brothers: Thomas and Wes Newman; three sisters: Etta Hill, Irma Tisdale, and Bobbie Stephens; one daughter-in-law: Jane Carter; one granddaughter: Sondra Wright; four grandsons: Norman, Tommy, Bruce, and Mel Stephens; twelve great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Online condolences may be sent to www.gillfirstnational.com.

WILBUR BAILEY Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Wilbur Lavelle Bailey, 86, of Farmerville, LA, passed away from this world to join his Heavenly Father on Monday, June 2, 2008. A service honoring Mr. Bailey will be held at Crestview Baptist Church Thursday, June 5, 2008 at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow at Weldon Baptist Church Cemetery in Bernice, LA. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, June 4, 2008 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Crestview Baptist Church. Mr. Bailey was a lifelong resident of Union Parish. He began his livelihood as a farmer and continued to provide for his family as butane gas supplier, the owner of The Dairy-Etta in Bernice, LA The Dairy-Etta in Farmerville, LA, and Lion Oil Company of Farmerville, LA. He spent his life working hard in his community and became recognized as an honest businessman. As a veteran of WWII, Mr. Bailey served his country proudly as a member of the United States Army. He received an honorable discharge on July 19, 1946. Mr. Bailey was charter member of Crestview Baptist Church in Farmerville, LA. He has been a faithful servant of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. From his local church to churches across the United States, pastors and Christian friends have expressed their love and respect for Mr. Bailey. He, along with his loving wife Christene Bailey, worked with many volunteer mission projects throughout the United States. These included weeks of construction, church planting, church growth, teaching, leading, and praying. His faithfulness included not only his time and service, but also his financial support of his local church and numerous mission endeavors. Mr. Bailey will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Known as "Pap" by his family, Mr. Bailey is survived by his wife of 67 years, Christene Gray Bailey; two sons, Barry Bailey and his wife Gay of West Monroe, LA, and Dr. Don W. Bailey of Lake Providence; and two daughters, Peggy Frasier and her husband Danny of Farmerville, and Tina Roush and her husband Johnny of West Monroe. Mr. Bailey has 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. As so well stated by one of his granddaughters-in-law to her child, "it is because your Pap told your Big Daddy (grandfather) about Jesus and Big Daddy told your Daddy about Jesus, and your Daddy told us about Jesus, that we now love Jesus. It all stated with Pap. Pallbearers for the service will be grandsons; Mitch Bailey, Marty Bailey, Steven Frasier, Jason Hyatt and Donovan Bailey; grandsons–in-law, James Brandenburg, Trey Tyndall and Tommy Sutton, and great-grandson, Caleb Bailey. The family would like to thank those who provided emergency care for Mr. Bailey at Green Clinic and Northern LA. Medical Center in Ruston, LA; Dr. Fincher and the medical staff of St. Francis Medical Center for the gentle care provided Mr. Bailey and the family following his stroke; and Dr. Sanson and the staff at Union General Hospital for the comfort and care provided for Mr. Bailey in his final days. We thank God for those of you who reach out to console and care for the dying and grieving. It is truly a gift from God. Mr. Bailey requested that all memorials be sent to Crestview Baptist Church, P.O. Box 242 Farmerville, LA, to be included in the Georgia Barnett State Mission offering. Online condolence messages may be sent to t he family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

Linda J. Abshier, 69
Linda J. Abshier of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the mausoleum. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Kendrick R. Atkins, 20
RUSTON — Kendrick Rayshun Atkins died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Spring Hill Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Thursday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in China Grove Cemetery, Ruston.

Sallie S. P. Benton, 81
Sallie Stancil Pace Benton of Monroe, a retired hairdresser, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Betty Jane Butler, 66
Betty Jane Butler of Monroe died Sunday. Memorial services are 1 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Elmus Duncan Sr., 87
Elmus F. Duncan Sr. of West Monroe, a retired pipefitter, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Billy Eldridge, 65
DELHI — Billy Eldridge of the Warsaw community, a store clerk, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Jessal Houghton, 86
CLAYTON — Jessal Blanche Houghton, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Clayton Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Rogers Cemetery, Clayton under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Bonnie Dean Lewis, 63
RAYVILLE — Bonnie Dean Lewis, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Shanks Cemetery, Holly Ridge under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Joseph S. Lyons, 79
Joseph Sidney Lyons of Monroe, a furniture manufacturing laborer, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Tabernacle Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

'Mickey' McPherson, 89
FARMERVILLE — Clarice "Mickey" McPherson, a retired custodian, died Monday. Memorial services will be held at a later date under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Kenneth R. Phillips, 57
BASTROP — Kenneth Ray Phillips, an International Paper area manager, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Cashton Stewart, Infant
Cashton Ray Stewart of West Monroe, infant son of Robin and Thomas Stewart, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Christine B. White, 73
SICILY ISLAND — Christine Bankston White died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Beckwith Sr., Eddie: 11 a.m. today, Tallulah-Madison Community Center, Tallulah.
Fulerton, Charlie: 11 a.m. today, Full Gospel Christian Center, Jonesboro.
Miles, Wanda Jean: 11 a.m. Friday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Grambling.
Penny, Emma Elizabeth: 11 a.m. Saturday, Parks Memorial Church of God in Christ, Odessa, Texas.
Sherman, Jessie Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Taylor Jr., Eugene Edward: 4 p.m. today, Vidalia Presbyterian Church, Vidalia.
Walsworth, Bobby: 10 a.m. today, First United Pentecostal Church, Natchez, Miss.

June 5, 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

E. BRENT ROY Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for E. Brent Roy, 43, of Calhoun, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, June 6, 2008 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Bro. Keith Roberts and Bro. Cal Adams will be officiating. Interment will follow at Beulah Cemetery, Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Brent was born November 8, 1964 in Bastrop, LA and passed away June 2, 2008 in West Monroe, LA. He received a Bachelor Degree from ULM in psychology and attended the accelerated nursing program at NYU, where he received his nursing degree. He practiced at NYU Hospital in the lung and heart unit for several years before returning home. Brent was currently a traveling phlebotomist for Princeton Bio Medical Lab. He was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha and was a semi-professional volleyball player. Brent was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Leslie and Avis Bates; paternal grandparents, J. C. and Sybil Roy. Brent is survived by his parents, Charles Roy and Sue and Don Lyles; brother, Kregg Roy; friend and sister-in-law; Astrid Roy; niece, Christa Marie Roy; 2 nephews, David Klaus Karakash, Sven Eric James Roy; step-brothers, Jerry and Marty Lyles; step-sister, Laura Porras and husband Medards; aunts and uncle, Ann Ellard and Gene and Brenda Bates: cousins, Angie Renee Benson and Travis Wayne Ellard, Jason Todd Bates, and Bryan Eugene Bates; and extended members of the Chapman and High families; best friend Bernard Greniere. Visitation will be held 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday, June 5, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or Humane Society. Pallbearers will be Dr. Warren Daniel, Jody Lambert, Jason Rogers, Lynn Bass, David Bishop and Tony Waterman. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilkpatrickfuneral homes.com

MR. BOBBY LEE BUTLER, SR. Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Memorial Services for Mr. Bobby Lee Butler Sr., 67, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 3:00 P.M. Friday, June 6, 2008 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Robert Lindsey officiating. Mr. Butler passed away on Monday, June 2, 2008. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Butler was employed as a heavy equipment salesman for many years and loved the outdoors, fishing, and hunting. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Robert Lee and Leona Neal Butler. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Carole Butler; three sons, Bob Butler Jr. and wife Traci, Randy Butler and wife NaTanya and Todd Butler and his grandchildren, Jesse, Dakota, Rebekah,Caleb, Joshua and Daniel. Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until service time on Friday at the Funeral Home. Online Registry/Condolences www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

SANDRA LYNN MCREE Chancellor Funeral Home Florence, MS Mrs. Sandra Lynn McRee, 55, surrendered her courageous battle with cancer Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at her daughter's home in Brandon and now is resting in the arms of her Lord. Visitation will be Thursday 5-8 PM at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence and Friday 11 AM until 2 PM. Graveside services will be at 2:30 PM at Faith Baptist Church Cemetery in Florence. Mrs. McRee fulfilled her goal in life by being remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She gleamed every minute she spent with her children and grandchildren and felt that this was what life was meant to be. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Leon McKnight and Billie Ruth Brown and a daughter, Casey Lynn Green. Left behind to remember her love is her husband, Robert "Red" McRee of Florence; sons: Shannon Fletcher and fiancé, Karen Beard and son, Tate of West Monroe, LA and Jeremy Green and fiancé Ashley Finnegan of Florence; daughter, Kelley Cameron and fiancé, Jason Westbrook of Brandon; sister, Diane Gaines of West Monroe, LA; and the love of her life, granddaughter, Casey Jade Westbrook and grandson, Landon Cade Green. On-line guestbook may be signed at www. chancellor funeralhome.com

Linda J. Abshier, 69
Linda J. Abshier of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the mausoleum. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Kendrick R. Atkins, 20
RUSTON — Kendrick Rayshun Atkins died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Spring Hill Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Thursday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in China Grove Cemetery, Ruston.

Sallie S. P. Benton, 81
Sallie Stancil Pace Benton of Monroe, a retired hairdresser, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Betty Jane Butler, 66
Betty Jane Butler of Monroe died Sunday. Memorial services are 1 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Elmus Duncan Sr., 87
Elmus F. Duncan Sr. of West Monroe, a retired pipefitter, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Billy Eldridge, 65
DELHI — Billy Eldridge of the Warsaw community, a store clerk, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Jessal Houghton, 86
CLAYTON — Jessal Blanche Houghton, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Clayton Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Rogers Cemetery, Clayton under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Bonnie Dean Lewis, 63
RAYVILLE — Bonnie Dean Lewis, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Shanks Cemetery, Holly Ridge under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Joseph S. Lyons, 79
Joseph Sidney Lyons of Monroe, a furniture manufacturing laborer, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Tabernacle Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

'Mickey' McPherson, 89
FARMERVILLE — Clarice "Mickey" McPherson, a retired custodian, died Monday. Memorial services will be held at a later date under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Kenneth R. Phillips, 57
BASTROP — Kenneth Ray Phillips, an International Paper area manager, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Cashton Stewart, Infant
Cashton Ray Stewart of West Monroe, infant son of Robin and Thomas Stewart, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Christine B. White, 73
SICILY ISLAND — Christine Bankston White died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Beckwith Sr., Eddie: 11 a.m. today, Tallulah-Madison Community Center, Tallulah.
Fulerton, Charlie: 11 a.m. today, Full Gospel Christian Center, Jonesboro.
Miles, Wanda Jean: 11 a.m. Friday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Grambling.
Penny, Emma Elizabeth: 11 a.m. Saturday, Parks Memorial Church of God in Christ, Odessa, Texas.
Sherman, Jessie Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Taylor Jr., Eugene Edward: 4 p.m. today, Vidalia Presbyterian Church, Vidalia.
Walsworth, Bobby: 10 a.m. today, First United Pentecostal Church, Natchez, Miss.

June 6, 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ALMA T. RHINEHART Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Funeral services for Alma T. Rhinehart, 84, of Rayville will be 2:00 PM Friday, June 6, 2008 at Calvary Baptist Church near Mangham with Rev. Gary Courtney officiating. Burial will follow at Hewitt Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Rhinehart was born to the union of her parents Amos and Dure Harper Thigpen on September 15, 1923 in Sikes, LA and passed from this life on June 4, 2008. Mrs. Alma was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She retired after 20 years with Buccaneer Slacks and LaSavilla Garment factories. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husnabd: Ray Rhinehart, four brothers and four sisters. Mrs. Alma is survived by one daughter: Regena Trichell of Monroe, LA and one son: Lloyd D. Rhinehart of Pasadena, TX; two grandchildren: Steven Rhinehart and Jessica Ventura; and six step grandchildren: Russell Wheat, Billy J. Trichell, Faith Lankford, Monte Trichell, Brian Trichell and Nadine Hughes. Pallbearers will be Andy McBroom, David McBroom, Timmy McBroom, Billy Trichell, Keith Trichell and Monte Trichell. Honorary Pallbearers: Jimmy Lowery, Veron Willson, Carl Childress, Larry Romero, Bubba McBroom and Sonny McBroom. To sign guest book or send condolences please visit gillfirstnational.com

JAMES SANDERS DEBURR Miller Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for James Sanders DeBurr, 60, of Monroe will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, June 7, 2008 at True Vine Baptist Church, Rev. Greg Oliver Sr., pastor. Interment will follow at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Miller Funeral home. James passed away suddenly in his home on Tuesday, June 3, 2008. He was a graduate of Richardson High School in West Monroe, a Vietnam veteran and a retiree from General Motors/Guide Corporation. He is most noted for his "gift of gab", love of family and friends, and hosting family "get- togethers". He cherished every minute that he spent with his children, grandchildren and dog, Princess. James was preceded in death by his father, Willie DeBurr and son, DeMario DeBurr. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife of 36 years, Cora Little DeBurr; son, Detrick Van DeBurr; 2 daughters, Tia (Will) Birt, Norcross, GA and Takeisha DeBurr, Monroe, LA; grandchildren, T.J. Washington, Joshua and Aisha DeBurr, and Anais Pichon. Mother, Johnnie Cyrus DeBurr, Monroe, LA; 7 brothers, Kenneth (Carol) DeBurr, Fremont, CA, Michael (Diana) DeBurr, Monroe, GA, Willie E. (Joyce) DeBurr, Johnny "Bird" (Ruth) DeBurr, Martin DeBurr, Dennis DeBurr and Gerald DeBurr, all of Monroe, LA; 5 sisters, Betty (Joe) Cox, Katy, TX, Muriel Anderson, Pineville, LA, Oreda DeBurr, Sylvia Bullard and Delores Gayle DeBurr, all of Monroe, LA. A host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends are left to cherish his memories. Visitation will be held at Miller Funeral Home on Friday, June 6, 2008 from 1:00 PM to 8:15 PM. Family hour will be from 7:15 PM until 8:15 PM.

Linda J. Abshier, 69
Linda J. Abshier of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the mausoleum. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Kendrick R. Atkins, 20
RUSTON — Kendrick Rayshun Atkins died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Spring Hill Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Thursday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in China Grove Cemetery, Ruston.

Sallie S. P. Benton, 81
Sallie Stancil Pace Benton of Monroe, a retired hairdresser, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Betty Jane Butler, 66
Betty Jane Butler of Monroe died Sunday. Memorial services are 1 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Elmus Duncan Sr., 87
Elmus F. Duncan Sr. of West Monroe, a retired pipefitter, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Billy Eldridge, 65
DELHI — Billy Eldridge of the Warsaw community, a store clerk, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Jessal Houghton, 86
CLAYTON — Jessal Blanche Houghton, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Clayton Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Rogers Cemetery, Clayton under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Bonnie Dean Lewis, 63
RAYVILLE — Bonnie Dean Lewis, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Shanks Cemetery, Holly Ridge under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Joseph S. Lyons, 79
Joseph Sidney Lyons of Monroe, a furniture manufacturing laborer, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Tabernacle Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

'Mickey' McPherson, 89
FARMERVILLE — Clarice "Mickey" McPherson, a retired custodian, died Monday. Memorial services will be held at a later date under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Kenneth R. Phillips, 57
BASTROP — Kenneth Ray Phillips, an International Paper area manager, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Cashton Stewart, Infant
Cashton Ray Stewart of West Monroe, infant son of Robin and Thomas Stewart, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Christine B. White, 73
SICILY ISLAND — Christine Bankston White died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Beckwith Sr., Eddie: 11 a.m. today, Tallulah-Madison Community Center, Tallulah.
Fulerton, Charlie: 11 a.m. today, Full Gospel Christian Center, Jonesboro.
Miles, Wanda Jean: 11 a.m. Friday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Grambling.
Penny, Emma Elizabeth: 11 a.m. Saturday, Parks Memorial Church of God in Christ, Odessa, Texas.
Sherman, Jessie Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Taylor Jr., Eugene Edward: 4 p.m. today, Vidalia Presbyterian Church, Vidalia.
Walsworth, Bobby: 10 a.m. today, First United Pentecostal Church, Natchez, Miss

June 7, 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

J. T. "COWBOY" LOWERY Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. J. T. "Cowboy" Lowery, 89, of Sterlington, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, June 8, 2008, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Elizabeth Foy officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Lowery passed away Thursday, June 5, 2008, at St. Francis North Hospital. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Sterlington, a motor grater operator for Ouachita Parish Highway Dept., and one of the founders of Sterlington High School Booster Club. He also served in the Civil Conservation Corp. Mr. Lowery was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Jessie Lowery, five sisters, two brothers, grandchildren, Travis Lowery and Seth Lowery; and great grandchild, Taylor Linder. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Maudine Martin Lowery; children, J. D. Lowery of Bastrop, LA, Judy Foy and husband Richard of Farmerville, LA, Dale Lowery and wife Joyce of Sterlington, LA, and Ronny Lowery and wife Pam of Sterlington, LA; grandchildren, Tanya, Kris, Jeremy, Shannon, Ronny Gene II, Annie, Linzi, Cody, Zachary, Trever, Madelynn, Tristan, and Kristina; and special niece, Helen Hogard. Pallbearers will be Shannon Lowery, Ronny Gene Lowery, II, Kris Jones, Jeremy Foy, Mike Creighton, and Kraig Hogard. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

JANETT CRAIN WINGO Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Funeral services for Janett Crain Wingo, 71, of Start, will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, June 8, 2008 at Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville with Rev. Roger Stoffer officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville. Janett, "forever 39", was born on July 20, 1936 and said her "No Goodbyes" on Friday, June 6, 2008. Mrs. Wingo was a member of Faith Baptist Church and the Eastern Star. She was born with a song and a poem in her heart. She was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie P. Wingo; parents, Gussie and E.O. Crain; brother, Mack Crain and sister, Linda Finley. Survivors include 3 daughters, Cathy Takewell and husband, John of Monroe, Susan Wingo of Start, and Marilyn Peacock and husband, Roy of Girard, LA; 11 grandchildren, Jerry Brunson and wife, Jerri, Jennifer Hicks, JoLynn O'Quain and husband, Dan, Penny Carpenter and husband, Trandy, Paul Adams and wife, Kristi, Jessica Chambliss and husband, Joe, Anna Lord and husband, Eddie, Casey Chaney and husband, James, Hope Peacock, Nikki Turbeville, and Tori Turbeville; 13-great grandchildren, Mallory Adams, John-Fisher Carpenter, Rylan Adams, Moriah Adams, Lake Carpenter, M'Lynn Hicks, Kaiden O'Quain, Allyson Chambliss, Marissa Peacock Cascio, Hunter Lord, Evyn O'Quain, Sammie Brunson, Kaylee Brooke Chambliss; 4 brothers, Frank Crain and wife, Susan of Markham, TX, Willie Crain and wife, Dot of Monroe, Bobby Crain and wife, Trish of Clinton, AR, and Donald Crain and wife, Darlene of Houston, TX; 5-sisters, Edna Lewis of Mer Rouge, Ruby Nell McCain and husband, J.L. of Hamburg, AR, Shirley Hughlett and husband, Gene of Spur, TX, Diane Puttman and husband, Donald of Oak Grove, and Nancy Mayo and husband, Randy of Oak Grove. Pallbearers will be Paul Michael Adams, Gene Crain, Josh Johnson, Scott Crain, John-Fisher Carpenter, and Rylan Adams. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jerry Brunson, Kaiden O'Quain, Hunter Lord, Evyn O'Quain, Sammie Brunson, Eddie Lord, and Matthew Puttman. Visitation will be 4:30 PM 8:00 PM, Saturday, June 7, 2008 at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneral homes.com

LORRAINE AULDS ODOM FARRAR FUNERAL HOME Farmerville, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Lorraine A. Odom, 91, of Farmerville will be held at Farrar Funeral Home Monday, June 9, 2008 at 10:00 AM with Bro. Kurt Auger and Bro. Jeff Hurst officiating. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Taylor Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mrs. Odom was an active member of First Baptist Church of Farmerville for many years and was a very loving Mother and Grandmother who cherished time spent with her family and friends. She was also an excellent cook. She is preceded in death by her husband, Broadus Odom and daughter, Wanda O. Hayes. Survivors include son, Jerry Odom and wife, Janet of Aurora, CO; son-in-law, Forrest R. Hayes of Farmerville; 9 grand children; 24 great grand children and 15 great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Steve Hayes, Jr., Chad Hayes, Heath Hayes, Michael Hayes, Bradley Patrick and Chase Kinnison. Honorary pallbearers are John David Odom and Collin Kinnison. Visitation will be 5:00PM to 8:00 PM Sunday at Farrar Funeral Home. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.farrarfh.com.

MR. RAYMOND "HULK" CRUSE Hixon Brothers Funeral Home Jena, LA Services for Mr. Raymond "Hulk" Cruse will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday June 8, 2008 in the Chapel of Hixon Brothers, Jena, LA with Rev, Clois Cole and Rev. Billy McClahan officiating. Interment will be in the Chickasaw Cemetery in Olla, LA . Mr. Cruse was a farmer who dearly loved his work. and also loved hunting, fishing. Mr. Cruse, 49 of Jena, LA was born February 14, 1959 in Monroe, LA, and passed from this life on June 5, 2008. He is survived by one daughter, Latin Jolynn Cruse of Jena, LA; his parents Johnny Lee and Betty Jo Cruse. He is also survived by 4 sisters Sherry Langston, Brenda Stephens, Carolyn Evans, and Debra Graham; 2 brothers Danny and Darrell Cruse; 4 grandchildren Brook and Jaden Cruse, Chasity Thompson and Jared Thacker. Friends may call on the Cruse Family at Hixon Brothers of Jena, LA from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Saturday, June 7, 2008 and 8:00 AM Sunday until time of services.

MRS. VIRGINIA "GINNY" DAVIS Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Virginia "Ginny" Davis 73, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Officiating will be Huey H. Hughes. Interment will follow at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Davis was born June 8, 1934 in Oak Grove, LA and passed away June 4, 2008 in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness. Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Edwin Davis. She was devoted to her family and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was always willing to assist with any members of her congregation that needed help. She loved flowers and gardening and always filled her home with beautiful blooms from her yard. She is survived by her children Jerry E. "Eddie" Davis, Jr., Peggy Robertson, Carmen Brodnax, Erin Hicks; 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; sisters; Ruby Kersh, Martha Sanders, Kathleen Dew, Elsie Waggoner, Betty Wood and Rachel Leachman; brothers, Homer Gray, Luther Gray and Richard Gray Millikin. Pallbearers will be Brad Robertson, Beau Robertson, Justin Brodnax, Jonathan Davis, Larry Taylor and Jason McClary. Honorary pallbearers will be Jared Davis, Brian Robertson and Jason Solloway. Visitation will be Saturday from 12:00 PM until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

ROBERT L. BRUNSON Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville, LA Funeral services for Robert Lee Brunson, 89, of Mangham will be held Saturday, June 7, 2008, 10:00 AM at Calvary Baptist Church with Bro. Gary Courtney, Sister Charlotte Gerhardt, and Pastor Tom Lowe officiating. Interment will follow in Gwinn Cemetary, Mangham, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Rayville. Visitation is set for Friday, June 6, from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Mulhearn's. Mr. Brunson was born Dec. 24, 1918 and was called to be with his Lord on June 5, 2008. He leaves behind a blessed family to have had him for so long. Mr. Brunson is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lydia Gilley Brunson, and two daughters-Bobby Brunson Bruce and husband, Jim and Dianne Brunson Boughton and husband, Robert Louis all of Mangham- 3 grand children Jeff Boughton and Jennifer, Christy Boughton Hendrix and husband, James all of Mangham - Dee Bruce and wife, Tammie of Buffalo, Texas ; great grand children Katie Boughton, Chris Boughton, Annebelle Hendrix all of Mangham; Triston Bruce and Lauren Chambers of Buffalo, Texas. He is survived by a special nephew, Gerald Brunson of West Monroe, LA and several other nieces and nephews. Mr. Brunson is proceded in death by his parents, Louis and Annie Bois Brunson, two sisters- Neva Mae Brunson and Lucille Bacle; three brothers- J.C. Brunson, Joel Brunson, and Samuel Brunson. He is also preceded in death by a favorite uncle, John Boise. Mr. Brunson is believed to have been the last person to visit with the famous bank robbers, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. He accidentally met them near his boyhood home while squirrel hunting. His dog bayed them at their hideout in the woods. Robert met and talked with them for approximately twenty minutes on May 21, 1934. Mr. Brunson has been interviewed by two book authors- Paul Schneider of Flordia and Jeff Guinn of Fort Worth, Texas. Paulbearers will be Jim Bruce, Robert Boughton, Chris Boughton, Gary Gilley, Timmy McBroom. Andy McBroom, and David McBroom. Honorary paulbearers include Floyd Bacle, Stanley Bacle, Barney Parker, Sonny McBroom, Johnny Cannon, Bill Poindexter, and Jimmy Lowery. Mr. Brunson served his country during World War II. He was a member of the Mangham Masonic Lodge and American Legion Post 13. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. He was a retired farmer. A special family, the Pete Campos family, helped him during his latter years in farming. To send condolences for the family, go online to www.muhearnfuneral home.com

THEDA "MOMMA" BRYANT Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Theda "Momma" Bryant, 80, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday June 8, 2008 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Milton Pray officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery. Mrs. Bryant was born January 12, 1928 and passed away on June 6, 2008. She worked for 20 years in the Ouachita Parish School System at Highland Elementary School, where she was affectionately known as "Momma". Mrs. Bryant is preceded in death by her husband, parents, and brother. Survivors include her children, George Bryant and wife Gayle of Texas, Carrol Shaw and husband Bubba, Mary Rice and husband Zach, and Ginny Allen and husband James; grandchildren, Shawn Bryant and wife Dawn, Trey Bryant and wife Angela of Texas, Kandi Pate and husband Billy, Nicki Johns and husband Jamie, and Andy Allen and wife Lori; great grandchildren, Reed, James, and Aubri Bryant, Sumer Pate, Stone Johns, and A.J. Allen; and many good friends. Mrs. Bryant's grandsons and great grandsons will serve as pallbearers, Shawn Bryant, Trey Bryant, Billy Pate, Jamie Johns, Andy Allen, Reed Bryant, and Stone Johns. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneal home.com

Linda J. Abshier, 69
Linda J. Abshier of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the mausoleum. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Kendrick R. Atkins, 20
RUSTON — Kendrick Rayshun Atkins died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Spring Hill Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Thursday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in China Grove Cemetery, Ruston.

Sallie S. P. Benton, 81
Sallie Stancil Pace Benton of Monroe, a retired hairdresser, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Betty Jane Butler, 66
Betty Jane Butler of Monroe died Sunday. Memorial services are 1 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Elmus Duncan Sr., 87
Elmus F. Duncan Sr. of West Monroe, a retired pipefitter, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Billy Eldridge, 65
DELHI — Billy Eldridge of the Warsaw community, a store clerk, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Jessal Houghton, 86
CLAYTON — Jessal Blanche Houghton, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Clayton Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Rogers Cemetery, Clayton under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Bonnie Dean Lewis, 63
RAYVILLE — Bonnie Dean Lewis, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Shanks Cemetery, Holly Ridge under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Joseph S. Lyons, 79
Joseph Sidney Lyons of Monroe, a furniture manufacturing laborer, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Tabernacle Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

'Mickey' McPherson, 89
FARMERVILLE — Clarice "Mickey" McPherson, a retired custodian, died Monday. Memorial services will be held at a later date under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Kenneth R. Phillips, 57
BASTROP — Kenneth Ray Phillips, an International Paper area manager, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Cashton Stewart, Infant
Cashton Ray Stewart of West Monroe, infant son of Robin and Thomas Stewart, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Christine B. White, 73
SICILY ISLAND — Christine Bankston White died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Beckwith Sr., Eddie: 11 a.m. today, Tallulah-Madison Community Center, Tallulah.
Fulerton, Charlie: 11 a.m. today, Full Gospel Christian Center, Jonesboro.
Miles, Wanda Jean: 11 a.m. Friday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Grambling.
Penny, Emma Elizabeth: 11 a.m. Saturday, Parks Memorial Church of God in Christ, Odessa, Texas.
Sherman, Jessie Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Taylor Jr., Eugene Edward: 4 p.m. today, Vidalia Presbyterian Church, Vidalia.
Walsworth, Bobby: 10 a.m. today, First United Pentecostal Church, Natchez, Miss.

June 8, 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

BILLY J. FRANKLIN Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Funeral Services for Mr. Billy Franklin, 74, of Marion, LA, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville with Bro. Don Reeves officiating. Interment will follow in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery at Linville under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Mr. Franklin was born on July 4, 1933 in Marion, LA, and passed away on June 7, 2008 in Monroe, LA. He served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict and was a member of Dean Baptist Church where he also served as a deacon. He was lovingly devoted to his family and greatly enjoyed his grandchildren. Billy is preceded in death by his parents Floyd K. and Edra Day Franklin, 3 brothers Charlie, Ike and Ricky Franklin. He is survived by his wife of 50 years: Marie Harrell Franklin of Marion, LA; son, Brent Franklin ( Lecia) of Sterlington, LA; daughter, Kathy Ward (Harrell) of Kingwood TX; Lindy Harris (Randy) of Monroe, LA; grand-children, Katie Ward, Haley Harris, Lindsay Franklin, Victoria Ward, and Josh Ward. 5 brothers, John R. Franklin (Faye) of Sterlington, LA; Mike Franklin (Betty) of Sullivan, MO; Gerald Franklin (Jackie) of Watson, LA; Freddie Franklin (Diane) of Linville, LA; Terry Franklin of Ethel, LA; 2 sisters, Elizabeth Holmes (Charles) of Carthage, TX; Myra Blake of Marlilyn Heights, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Liberty Church Cemetery Fund in Linville, or Dean Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Monday, June 9, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

GARY LEONARD AYMOND Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Gary Leonard Aymond, of Colleyville, TX and former resident of West Monroe, will be at 10:00 AM, Monday June 9, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Minister Allan Bailey officiating. Interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park, Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Mr. Aymond was born in Alexandria, LA, April 16, 1954 and was a graduate of West Monroe High School. He worked at Olin Paper Mill for several years after which he moved to Dallas, Texas. He was the owner of Aymond Air. Mr. Aymond loved to fish and hunt. He will be missed by those who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby L. Aymond. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Nancy and Roy Post; 2 sisters, Laura Aymond and Carole Cox and her husband, Gerard; brother, Richard Post; and a nephew, Huland Boatner. Pallbearers are Richard Post, Troy Counts, Randy Counts, Randy Knot, Huland Boatner and David O'Donnell. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

GLENDA NOLAN YOUNGBLOOD Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mrs. Glenda Nolan Youngblood, 65, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, June 9, 2008, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery with Captain Glenn Riggs officiating. Services are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Youngblood passed away Friday, June 6, 2008 at St. Francis Medical Center. Survivors include her husband, John David Youngblood; two daughters, Sharon Salinas and husband, Tracy Poindexter of Breaux Bridge, LA, and Sarah Youngblood of Monroe; two brothers, Frank Nolan and wife Myrna of Collinston, and John Nolan and wife Angie of Monroe; sister, Judy Bounds and husband Dan of Monroe; five step children, and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Salvation Army, or the charity of your choice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

GREGORY LEE LEWELLYAN Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Gregory Lee Lewellyan, age 41 of Columbia will be held at 10 AM, Monday, June 9, 2008 from the Columbia Heights Baptist Church in Columbia with Rev. James Prince officiating. Eugene Dunn will deliver the eulogy. Interment will follow in the Columbia Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, June 8, 2008 at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165 in Columbia from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Greg was born in Columbia on July 8, 1966 and passed from this life on June 6, 2008 at his residence following a courageous year long battle with brain cancer. Greg graduated from Caldwell Parish High School in 1984 and from Northeast Louisiana University in 1988. He then attended Louisiana State University and received his Juris Doctor in 1991. While at LSU Greg received the American Jurisprudence Award for excellent achievement in Successions and Donations. He was also presented with an award for membership in the Moot Court Board. He practiced law from 1991-2000 with the Paul Wilkins Law Firm. In 2000, he moved to the firm of Burns & McKeithen which in 2003 became McKeithen & Lewellyan until the time of his illness in April of 2007. Greg was a lifelong member of the Columbia Heights Baptist Church and also a member of the Caldwell Parish Bar Association and the Columbia Lions Club. Greg was an avid hunter, golfer and outdoormans. He loved life, his friends, and most of all his family. Greg always had a smile on his face and will be remembered as the person that everyone loved. Survivors include his loving wife: Elizabeth DeLaine Head Lewellyan, his children: Harrison Lee Lewellyan and Haleigh Elizabeth Lewellyan, his parents: Judge Ronald L. Lewellyan, Janis Gregory Brown and Richard E. Brown, his sister and brother-in-law: Jennifer L. and Bob Frazier all of Columbia, his brother and sister-in-law: Colin and Melanie Lewellyan of Boise, Idaho, his step-brother: Jeff Brown and his wife: Allison of Baton Rouge and his nieces: Mary Margaret and Madeline Lee Frazier both of Columbia. Greg was predeceased by his paternal grandparents: Ezzie and Marteal Lee Lewellyan, his maternal grandparents: Tillman and Roberta Duke Gregory and his step-brother: Richard "Rick" Samuel Brown. Pallbearers will be John McIlwain, Lyn Meredith, Mark McKee, Bo Russell, Jamie Duff, Jon Guice, Steve Kendrick and Steve Richardson. Honorary pallbearers are Paul Wilkins, Judge Don Burns, Eugene Dunn and Bill Yelvington.

JERRY M. BULLOCK Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral services for Mr. Jerry M. Bullock, 65, of Choudrant, LA will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Dwayne Monk officiating the service. Interment will follow in New Hope Cemetery near Choudrant, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston, LA. Mr. Bullock was born in Ruston on July 6, 1942 and died on June 6, 2008 in West Monroe, LA. He was a long time member of New Hope Baptist Church and was retired from the Lincoln Parish Police Jury with thirty years of service. Mr. Bullock was a cattle farmer and a mechanic. He was preceded in death by his parents; Robert Clarence and Lena Hammons Bullock; daughter, Rebecca Jean Bullock; and brother, Robert Morris Bullock. Jerry is survived by his wife of forty-two years Patsy Jean Bullock of Choudrant, LA; children, Todd R. Bullock and wife Dana; Randy S. Bullock and wife Alicia; Jennifer L. Bullock all of Choudrant, LA; grandchildren, Matthew, Blake, and Mallory Bullock; siblings, C. D. Bullock, June Albritton, Nelda Allen, Charles Lane Bullock; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jason Williams, Casey Williamson, Clay Baker, Larry Bullock, John K. Allen, and Tim Pesnell. Honorary pallbearers will be Curtis Dugdale, Charles (Buddy) Williams, John (Plute) Williamson, Charles Griffin, Wayne Parnell, Harold Ray Parnell, and Robert Goree Antley. Visitation will be Monday, June 9, 2008 from 5:00 until 8:00 PM at New Hope Baptist Church under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston, LA. Online condolences may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

JIMMY E. KELLY 3/18/44- 6/08/06 Honey, It has been 2 years now since you left us. We still miss you but, there is a feeling beyond words that will always keep us together. Love you still & forever Anna Marie, Teena, Sandy, Misty, Grandkids & family

LT. COL. (RET) RICHARD FRANK BROCK Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Graveside services for Richard Frank Brock, Lt. Col USAF (Ret), 79, of Monroe will be 11:00 AM Monday, June 9, 2008 at the Northwest Louisiana VA Cemetery in Keithville, LA with Rev. JoAnn Cooper officiating. Services will be under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Lt. Col. Brock was born March 3, 1929 in Valley City, North Dakota and succumbed to his courageous battle with cancer on June 5, 2008 at his home surrounded by his family. He is now resting peacefully in the arms of his Lord, Jesus Christ. Lt. Col. Richard Brock served proudly in the United States Air Force for 22 years. He was a decorated pilot in the Korean War. Richard will always be remembered as a loving, devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His other loves included golf and antique tractors. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Brock and Clarice Thompson Brock and his sisters, Betty Green and Marjorie Brock. Left behind to remember his love is his wife of 56 years: Betty Brock; daughters: Debra Martin and husband, Greg, Carol Edwards and husband, Dale, Katherine King and husband, David and Patricia Stephens and husband, Tim; son: Richard Brock, Jr.; grandchildren: Jenny, Christy, Charlie, Kevin, Melanie, Meagan, Dee and Candy; numerous great-grandchildren and extended family members. The family would like to express a special word of gratitude to the numerous people who cared for Richard over these past ten years: the staff of M. D. Anderson, Dr. Clyde Elliott, Dr. Gammage and the loving staff at Hospice Care of Louisiana. Pallbearers will be Dale Edwards, Timothy Stephens, Charlie Ostlie, Josh Gross, Harvey Sweet, and Jay Bason. Honorary pallbearer will be Greg Martin. In lieu of flowers: contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Louisiana. Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Sunday, June 8, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

WINNIE HARVEY HUDSON Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Winnie Emma Harvey Hudson, age 89 of Columbia will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, June 9, 2008 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Norman Bryant officiating. Interment will follow in the Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson. Visitation will be Sunday from 4 PM until 7 PM at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia. Mrs. Hudson was born in Leesville, LA on November 16, 1918 to the union of William Elmer and Leo Lofton Harvey and died Friday, June 7, 2008 at the Oaks Nursing Center in Monroe. She was retired as a cafeteria worker in the Caldwell Parish School System. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband: James N. "Jim" Hudson, her sister: Eurpha Lively and her brothers: Lloyd Harvey and Louis Harvey. Survivors include her daughter: Francis "Dee" Duke of Monroe formerly of Columbia, her son: James "Bo" Hudson of Elleree, South Carolina formerly of Columbia, her grandchildren: Kim Rose of Flowery Branch, GA, Kay Storm of Cookville, TN, Wayne Duke of Monroe, Deondra Bacle of Cookville, TN, Brenda Dawe of Sebring, FL and Sherry Cekala of Linden, VA, eleven great-grandchildren and twelve great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Michael Rose, Wayne Duke, David Storm, Wayne Hopper, Pete Lively and Jack Harvey.

Linda J. Abshier, 69
Linda J. Abshier of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the mausoleum. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Kendrick R. Atkins, 20
RUSTON — Kendrick Rayshun Atkins died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Spring Hill Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Thursday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in China Grove Cemetery, Ruston.

Sallie S. P. Benton, 81
Sallie Stancil Pace Benton of Monroe, a retired hairdresser, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Betty Jane Butler, 66
Betty Jane Butler of Monroe died Sunday. Memorial services are 1 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Elmus Duncan Sr., 87
Elmus F. Duncan Sr. of West Monroe, a retired pipefitter, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Billy Eldridge, 65
DELHI — Billy Eldridge of the Warsaw community, a store clerk, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Jessal Houghton, 86
CLAYTON — Jessal Blanche Houghton, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Clayton Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Rogers Cemetery, Clayton under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Bonnie Dean Lewis, 63
RAYVILLE — Bonnie Dean Lewis, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Shanks Cemetery, Holly Ridge under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Joseph S. Lyons, 79
Joseph Sidney Lyons of Monroe, a furniture manufacturing laborer, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Tabernacle Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

'Mickey' McPherson, 89
FARMERVILLE — Clarice "Mickey" McPherson, a retired custodian, died Monday. Memorial services will be held at a later date under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Kenneth R. Phillips, 57
BASTROP — Kenneth Ray Phillips, an International Paper area manager, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Cashton Stewart, Infant
Cashton Ray Stewart of West Monroe, infant son of Robin and Thomas Stewart, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Christine B. White, 73
SICILY ISLAND — Christine Bankston White died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Beckwith Sr., Eddie: 11 a.m. today, Tallulah-Madison Community Center, Tallulah.
Fulerton, Charlie: 11 a.m. today, Full Gospel Christian Center, Jonesboro.
Miles, Wanda Jean: 11 a.m. Friday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Grambling.
Penny, Emma Elizabeth: 11 a.m. Saturday, Parks Memorial Church of God in Christ, Odessa, Texas.
Sherman, Jessie Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Taylor Jr., Eugene Edward: 4 p.m. today, Vidalia Presbyterian Church, Vidalia.
Walsworth, Bobby: 10 a.m. today, First United Pentecostal Church, Natchez, Miss

June 9, 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MR. BUCK BOWMAN GRESHAM Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Buck Bowman Gresham private services will be under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. A plumbing contractor Buck was Born November 10, 1919, in Athens, La. and died June 8, 2008 in Calhoun, LA, he was the son of Young Allen Gresham and Dora Mattie Bridwell Gresham, he was preceded in death by his parents and 2 sons Buck Jr. and Randy Wayne Gresham. Survivors included his wife of 66 years Pauline Whittington Gresham, son Gerald "Jerry" M. Gresham and wife Karen of Calhoun, La. daughter Sandra Louise Carter of West Monroe, daughter-in-law Lonnae Baker Gresham of Long Beach, Calif. 4 sisters Lessee Young Mael and Maxine Barkley of west Monroe, Sabine Mazzella and husband Frank of Brooklyn, NY, and Yvonne Gardner of Paso Rables, Calif., 5 grandchildren Libby R. Seifort and husband Jeremiah, Jeffery Scott Gresham and Randall Young Gresham all of Reno, Nevada, Paula Hardwick of Memphis, Tenn., and Alton Ray Hardwich Jr. of West Monroe, 10 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. On-line condolences may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneral home.com

MR. CHARLIE REYNOLDS Kilpatrick Funeral Home Funeral, West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Charlie Reynolds, 58, of West Monroe, will be Tuesday at 10:00AM in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with Rev. Larry Hibbard officiating. Interment will follow in the Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Born January 17th, 1950, in Monroe, LA, he was a son of the late Pete and June Edmonson Reynolds. A US Army veteran of the Viet Nam Conflict, he was a cook for the Ouachita Parish School District and a member of the Park View Baptist Church. Charlie loved to fish and be with his family during the holidays. He especially loved to visit with his children and grandchildren. Charlie was loved by all and will be dearly missed. Charlie is survived by his beloved wife of 24 years, Launa Hogan Reynolds; stepdaughters, Jackie Freeman and husband, Reggie, and Linda Medaries; sisters, Virginia and Bobby Knickerbocker, Mary and Jimmy Zambie, Gwen and Wayne McKinney, and Becky and Ray Branch; brothers, Billy Reynolds and wife, Marsha, and Jack Reynolds; stepgrandchildren, Jay and Jamie Freeman, Jamie and Wendy Freeman, Amanda and Wayne Wiggins, Jeff Freeman, and Minyon Gilley; 3 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, friends, special friends, Emma and Rosetta. Pallbearers are Jay, Jeff, and Jamie Freeman, Chris Zambie, Daniel Reynolds, Justin Reynolds, and Wayne Wiggins. Visitation will be Monday evening from 5:00PM to 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

Isiah Brandon, 55
BONITA — Isiah Brandon, a farmer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Autumn Briggs, infant
RAYVILLE — Autumn Briggs, infant daughter of Tashira Glover and Kelly Briggs, died Saturday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Oak Ridge under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Wesley Brown, 71
BONITA — Wesley Brown, a farmer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Mary Buchanan, 95
PIONEER — Mary Buchanan, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Joseph Bunch Sr., 80
TALLULAH — Joseph Bunch Sr. died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.

Pat Byrnside, 75
RUSTON — Pat Byrnside died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Trinity United Methodist Church, Ruston. Visitation will follow the services. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Edith Marie Carr Cockerham, 72
FERRIDAY — Edith Marie Carr Cockerham, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 10 a.m. until time of services Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island.

James R. Colvin Sr., 77
RUSTON — James R. Colvin Sr., a real estate professional and home builder, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston.

Sidney Darland, 80
RUSTON — Sidney Darland, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Temple Baptist Church, Ruston. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Elmus Duncan Sr., 87
Elmus Farris Duncan Sr. of West Monroe, retired from IMC, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun.

Addie L. Feroben, 94
TALLULAH — Addie L. Feroben died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Waverly Baptist Church. Burial will be in McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Willie 'J.W.' Gray, 76
Willie "J.W." Gray of Monroe, a carpenter, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Robert A. Hardin, 67
Robert Aaron Hardin of West Monroe, a truck driver, died Wednesday. Visitation is 10 a.m.-noon Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Further arrangements are incomplete.

Mandy Harris, 103
BASTROP — Mandy Harris, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

John Higgins, 60
John Higgins of Monroe, a custodian, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

James Jenkins Jr., 84
James M. Jenkins Jr. of Monroe, a retired LP&L supervisor, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Calhoun.

Alberta Mitchell, 95
Alberta Mitchell of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Friendship Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Adiel Cemetery, Alto under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Natalie Patten, 24
MANIFEST — Natalie Patten died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Carlene Spillers, 78
EROS — Carlene Spillers died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Abshier, Linda J.: 10 a.m. today Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe.
Atkins, Kendrick Rayshun: 2 p.m. Friday, Spring Hill Baptist Church, Ruston.
Houghton, Jessal Blanche: 10:30 a.m. today, Clayton Baptist Church, Clayton.
Lewis, Bonnie Dean: 2 p.m. today, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville.
Lyons, Joseph Sidney: 11 a.m. Saturday, Tabernacle Baptist Church, Monroe.
Miles, Wanda Jean: 11 a.m. Friday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Grambling.
Penny, Emma Elizabeth: 11 a.m. Saturday, Parks Memorial Church of God in Christ, Odessa, Texas.
Phillips, Kenneth Ray: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Sherman, Jessie Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
White, Christine Bankston: 10 a.m. today, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday

June 10, 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

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June 11 , 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ADDIE LUCILLE MASSEY FEROBEN Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Services for Mrs. Addie Lucille Massey Feroben, 93, of Tallulah, LA will be 2 PM Thursday, June 12, 2008 at Waverly Baptist Church with Rev. Jay Simms and Rev. Don Thornton officiating, with internment to follow in McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge, LA under the direction of Mulhearn funeral home Rayville, LA. Mrs. Feroben passed away June 9, 2008 in Tallulah, LA and went on to meet those who preceded her in death, her husband of 60 years John Kemper Feroben, daughter Louise Posey Forbes, parents, James J. I. and Sarah "Sally" Massey; sisters, Vera King, Winnie Smith, Ollie Neal and Laura Welch, a brother James Massey, grandson Frankie Forbes along with a host of friends. She is survived by 5-daughters,Levelle Walker of Decatur, MS, Shirley Jay of Waverly, LA, Retha Jenkins of Delta, LA, Letha Bailey Vicksburg, MS and Flora Lively of Columbus, GA; 1- son Thomas Long of Natchez, MS; 22 grandchildren, 53 great grand children and 16 great great grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers, Boogie Long, Buster Bailey, Terry Fuller, DeWayne Lively, Gary Lively and Stevie Lively. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday at Waverly Baptist Church. Online registry / condolences at www. mulhearnfuneralhome.com

ILENE BYRNE PARKER Rabenhorst Funeral Home, Baton Rouge, LA. A native of Natchez, MS, and a resident of Baton Rouge, Ilene Byrne Parker, died Monday, June 9, 2008, at Ollie Steele Burden Manor. She was 75. She was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church. She was a graduate of Louisiana State University, and attended Barry College in Miami, FL. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 445 Marquette Ave., on Friday, June 13, 2008, at 10:00 AM, with visitation beginning at 9:00 AM. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, J. Peyton Parker, Jr.; two daughters: Sharon Talley and her husband Patrick Talley of New Orleans, and Deborah Gibbs and her husband Vance Gibbs of Baton Rouge; a son, Peyton R. Parker and his wife Judi of Ashland City, TN; a sister, Eleanor Byrne Merrill of Sarasota, FL; two brothers, Donald Byrne and his wife Barbara of Natchez, MS, and Richard Byrne and his wife Sandra of Crockett, TX; and eight grandchildren: Elisa Gibbs, Parker Gibbs, Martha Gibbs, Sarah Ilene Talley, Patrick Talley III, Peyton Joseph Talley, Peyton Aaron Parker, and Jessie Parker; 1 great granddaughter, Sadie Parker. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Eleanor Celeste Parker. The family would like to thank all of her attending doctors, especially, Dr. Roy Kadair, and the doctors, nurses, and caregivers at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Vital Source Hospital, and Hospice of Baton Rouge. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations should be made to Our Lady of Mercy Parish, 445 Marquette Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Donations may also be considered to "Hospice of Baton Rouge, 9063 Siegen Lane, Baton Rouge, La. 70810, or online at www.hospicebr.org |

JAMES M. JENKINS, JR. Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Mr. James M. Jenkins, Jr., 84, of Monroe, LA. will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, June 12, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA with Bro. Larry Linson officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Mr. Jenkins was born September 18, 1923 in Monroe, LA and passed away June 9, 2008 in Monroe, LA. Mr. Jenkins was retired from L. P. & L as a control room supervisor with over 40 years of service. He was a member of Highland Park Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a son: Phillip Jenkins and a grandson: Stephen Jenkins. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Mr . Jenkins is survived by his wife of 64 years: Faye Jenkins; children: Larry Jenkins and wife, Janet, Linda Tallent and husband, Jim, Randy Jenkins and wife Chris, Jeffrey Jenkins, and Jennifer Manning and husband, Doug; 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be: Brad Jenkins, Jason Jenkins, Mark Manning, Jeremy Jenkins, Jim Tallent and Doug Manning. Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Online condolence maybe sent to: www.kilpatrickfuneralhome.com

JAMES R. COLVIN Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral Services for Mr. James R. Colvin, Sr., age 77 of Ruston, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday June 12,2008 at Kilpatricks Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Mr. Colvin was born on May 22,1931 and passed away Monday evening June 9, 2008 at his residence with his family surrounding him. Mr. Colvin was a Real Estate Professional Home Builder. He served in the US Air Force. He started his dream that became his life calling. His passion to help families obtain the American dream was his calling. His professional accomplishments and contributions to his community are many as are his friends and loved one. He will be deeply missed. He is survived by his wife, Johnnie Loyd Colvin of Ruston; daughter Larua E. Martzell of Key Biscayne, FL; Sons; James R, Colvin Jr. and wife Dawn of Benton, TX and Sidney Joel Colvin Sr and wife Carol of Ruston, LA; daughter: Jamie Colivn Carter of Ruston, LA; grandchildren; Ryan Persac, Jeanne' Persac, Elizabeth Patterson, Cole Herrington, Courtney Colvin, Joel Colvin Jr. Caleb Jospeh Colvin; great grandchildren; Alexander and Cole Patterson; brother: John C. Colvin of Ruston, LA; sister; Virginia Colvin Brooks of Monroe, LA and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Roy Evans, Ted Moore, Willie Garr, Ryan Persac, Sydney Joel Colvin Jr., and Cole Herrington. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday June 11, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Memorials may be made to The Texas Heart Institute in Houston, Texas. The family will receive friends at their home in Ruston after services. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

MRS. SHIRLEY MAY LANGLEY Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Memorial services for Mrs. Shirley May Langley, 67, of West Monroe, LA will be held 6:00 PM on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Langley was born September 11, 1940 and went home to be with her Savior on June 9, 2008 at the St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, LA. Shirley was baptized a Christian and was a member of the St. Patrick's Episcopal Church in West Monroe, LA. She was a social worker and more recently was a teacher with Claiborne Christian School. Shirley is preceded in death by her father, James W. McElyea and by her three brothers, Michael, Billy and James. Survivors include her husband, Ronnie Langley of West Monroe, LA; daughters, Tina Lyons of Youngsville, LA and Linda Driggars of San Antonio, TX; son, Robert Denham of Orange County, CA; mother, Dorothy McElyea of Houston, TX; her grandchildren, Sarah Lyons and Brien McLuckie; and many friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Shirley's honor to the St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, 1712 Wellerman Road West Monroe, LA 71291. Online Registry/Condolences www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

PAT BYRNSIDE Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, La Pat Byrnside, age 75, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June 9, 2008 due to a lingering illness. A private family committal service will be held on Thursday morning June 12, 2008, with Memorial Services to follow at 11:00 AM at Trinity United Methodist Church in Ruston. Dr. Fred Wideman will be officiating the services under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Patricia was born on October 18, 1932, to Ruth and William Hudson of Oak Grove, LA. She attended Louisiana Polytechnic Institute where she met her future husband George William Byrnside. They married in 1954. Her life was dedicated to being a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Patricia treasured her family. Survivors include her husband George; daughter: Beverly Byrnside Floyd and her husband Tim Floyd of Santa Monica, CA; their daughter: Shannon Floyd and her fiancé Hunter Hillenmeyer of Chicago, IL; daughter: Susan Byrnside Stringer and husband LaRay and daughter Jessie Stringer of Mandeville, LA and daughter: Becky Byrnside McFarland her husband Mike and their children Hudson and Anna McFarland of Pawling, New York. Patricia was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, a long time member of the Junior Guild, and a member of the Alpha Chi Chapter of Kappa Delta Sorority. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Methodist Children's Home of Ruston. The family will receive friends immediately following the Memorial Service on Thursday at the church. The Byrnside family wishes to extend their deepest appreciation to all of Pat's friends for their many kindnesses during her illness. Special thanks go to her caregivers at the North Louisiana Medical Center of Ruston. On line condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

SIDNEY DARLAND Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Sidney Darland, age 80, of Ruston will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, June 12, 2008 at Temple Baptist Church Chapel in Ruston. Officiating the service will be Dr. Rick Byargeon, Rev. Dale Oden, and Rev. Les Colvin. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA. Mrs. Darland was born October 27, 1927 and passed away June 10, 2008 following a brief illness. Mrs. Darland was a long time member of Temple Baptist Church. She enjoyed her affiliation with the Lincoln General Hospital as a "Pink Lady". She was preceded in death by her husband, William (Bill) Darland; sisters: Nell Duke, and Pauline Sullivan; brother: Robert King; and parents: Sidney Bradberry, Ethel King, and Russell King. She is survived by daughter: Deanna Darland Dees and husband Rev. Larry Dees of Mobile, AL; son: David G. Darland and wife Nancy of Ruston, LA; daughter: DeLisa Darland Colvin and husband Rev. Les Colvin of McComb, MS; sisters: Katherine Sheffield and Louise Westmoreland; grandchildren: Amy Dees Walker and husband Curt, Ashley Dees Kibby and husband Brian, Anthony Dees, Kathryn Darland, Leanna Darland, Jennifer Colvin Harris and husband Brian, Kimberly Colvin Snuggs and husband Chris; great grandchildren: Garrett, Christian, and Kayla Walker, Aaron, Ethan, Brice, and Addyson Kibby, Taylor and Aaron Dees, Allie and Avery Snuggs, and Bankston Darland. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Temple Baptist Church in Ruston. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M to 8:00 P.M Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. On line condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

Linda J. Abshier, 69
Linda J. Abshier of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the mausoleum. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Kendrick R. Atkins, 20
RUSTON — Kendrick Rayshun Atkins died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Spring Hill Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Thursday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in China Grove Cemetery, Ruston.

Sallie S. P. Benton, 81
Sallie Stancil Pace Benton of Monroe, a retired hairdresser, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Betty Jane Butler, 66
Betty Jane Butler of Monroe died Sunday. Memorial services are 1 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Elmus Duncan Sr., 87
Elmus F. Duncan Sr. of West Monroe, a retired pipefitter, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Billy Eldridge, 65
DELHI — Billy Eldridge of the Warsaw community, a store clerk, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Jessal Houghton, 86
CLAYTON — Jessal Blanche Houghton, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Clayton Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Rogers Cemetery, Clayton under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Bonnie Dean Lewis, 63
RAYVILLE — Bonnie Dean Lewis, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Shanks Cemetery, Holly Ridge under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Joseph S. Lyons, 79
Joseph Sidney Lyons of Monroe, a furniture manufacturing laborer, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Tabernacle Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

'Mickey' McPherson, 89
FARMERVILLE — Clarice "Mickey" McPherson, a retired custodian, died Monday. Memorial services will be held at a later date under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Kenneth R. Phillips, 57
BASTROP — Kenneth Ray Phillips, an International Paper area manager, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Cashton Stewart, Infant
Cashton Ray Stewart of West Monroe, infant son of Robin and Thomas Stewart, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Christine B. White, 73
SICILY ISLAND — Christine Bankston White died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Beckwith Sr., Eddie: 11 a.m. today, Tallulah-Madison Community Center, Tallulah.
Fulerton, Charlie: 11 a.m. today, Full Gospel Christian Center, Jonesboro.
Miles, Wanda Jean: 11 a.m. Friday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Grambling.
Penny, Emma Elizabeth: 11 a.m. Saturday, Parks Memorial Church of God in Christ, Odessa, Texas.
Sherman, Jessie Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Taylor Jr., Eugene Edward: 4 p.m. today, Vidalia Presbyterian Church, Vidalia.
Walsworth, Bobby: 10 a.m. today, First United Pentecostal Church, Natchez, Miss

June 12, 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

BILLY HUGHES ELDRIDGE Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro, LA Funeral services will be held for Billy Hughes Eldridge of Warsaw Community, Thursday June 12, 2008 at 2:00 PM at Warsaw Baptist Church under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro, LA with Rev. Cory Bruce officiating. Billy was born July 12, 1942 in Winnsboro, LA and passed away in his sleep Tuesday morning, June 10, 2008 at his residence. Visitation will be 1:00 PM today until service time. Billy was preceded in death by his parents: Marvin Eldridge and Beatrice Prestridge; step dad Hebert Prestridge. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 30 years. Jerrivon Eldridge. He is survived by his daughter: Dana Collins and husband Jeff and grandchildren: Hannah and Laura Collins of Crowville, LA; brother: Elbert Eldridge and wife Jackie of Crosby, TX; brother: Lawrence Eldridge and wife Gloria of Delhi, LA; brother: Jimmy Eldridge and wife Martha of West Monroe; sister: Kathryn Hunter and husband John of Monroe, LA; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. After spending many years as an equipment operator on road construction, Billy spent years working on a farm and in recent years greeted many a patron as an employee of Warsaw Country Store. After the death of the love of his life, his wife: Jerrivon . Billy spent many hours with his granddaughters. Billy loved to talk about the latest accomplishments of Hannah and Laura. Billy was somewhat of a prankster and will be remembered as someone who loved laughter. Pallbearers will be Mike Emfinger, John Eldridge, Jay Eldridge, Barry Don Parker, Jimmy Dale Parker, and John Michael Hunter. To view video tribute, sign guest book or send condolences please visit www.gillfirstnational.com

SALLIE STANCIL PACE BENTON Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Sallie Stancil Pace Benton, 81, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, June 13, 2008, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. David Worthington officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Benton passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2008, at St. Francis Medical Center. She was a member of North Monroe Baptist Church and a beautician for thirty-three years. She was also a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Mrs. Benton was predeceased by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl V. Stancil, and both husbands, Oscar Pace, Jr. and Hugh C. Benton, Jr. Survivors include her three daughters, Effie Pace, Jo Anne Moseley and husband Greg, and Marynell Hardin and husband Charles; one son, Larry Pace and wife Tara; five granddaughters, Mitzie Pace, Sarah, Rebekah, and Andrea Hardin, and Jeanna Aaron; three grandsons, Daric and Daniel Pace, and Johnny Wheat; two great grandsons, Byron and Matthew Pace; and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Davis, Mrs. Carline Rowell, and Mrs. Etta Yarbrough. Pallbearers will be Kermit Bearden, Charles Hardin, Jerry Rowell, J. L. Rowell, Danny Yarbrough, and David Yarbrough. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Special thanks to her girls, Latisha Fletcher, Dee Johnson, and Cynthia Hudson. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

Mildred "Jean" Chambers, 76
RAYVILLE — Mildred "Jean" Chambers, a beautician, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Start Cemetery.

Ivin D. 'Sonny' Dycus Jr., 68
WEST MONROE — Ivin D. 'Sonny' Dycus Jr., a retired Graphic Packaging employee, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Sunday at Apostolic Tabernacle in Winnsboro. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe is in charge of arrangements.

Betty Fitzgerald, 79
RUSTON — Betty Fitzgerald, a nurse, died Saturday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel of Temple Baptist Church. Burial is at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Joann B. Haines, 64
DELHI — Joann B. Haines, a nursing sitter, died Friday. Visitation is 1 p.m. today at Pentecostal Tabernacle Church. Services are 3 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Epps Cemetery. Cox Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Martha McLemore Hendrickson, 69
GILBERT — Martha McLemore Hendrickson, a homemaker, died Friday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Apostolic Faith Chapel. Services are at 10 a.m. Monday at the chapel. Burial is at Oakley Cemetery. Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home of Winnsboro is in charge of arrangements.

Doniene A. Hall Lowery, 66
BASTROP — Doniene A. Hall Lowery, a homemaker, died Saturday. Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home. Services are at 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Beekman Cemetery.

Leita Belle McCormack McVehil, 97
FARMERVILLE — Leita Belle McCormack McVehil, a cosmetologist, died Saturday. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Mausoleum Chapel, Highway 80 East, Monroe. Interment is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged:
Batson, Opal: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Brantley, Theresa Ryder: 1:30 p.m. Monday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Durham: 2 p.m. Monday, Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.
Harper, Gloria Cleo Almond: 3 p.m today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Kennedy, Danny DeLane: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. Lowe Cemetery, Columbia.
Pritchard, Jamie L.: 9 a.m. today, Trinity Presbyterian Church, Jonesville.
Roberson, Odie Margurite: 2 p.m. Monday, Barks, Weaver and Glick Funeral Home, Columbus, Ohio.
Ryder, Treeba Gilbert: 1:30 p.m. Monday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe

June 13, 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

BETTY JO PACE BRATTON Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Memorial services for Betty Jo Pace Bratton will be held 10 AM Saturday, June 14, 2008, on the grounds outside of Hebert Community Church. Mrs. Bratton was born August 5, 1935 and passed from this life Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at Citizens Medical Center following a long and courageous battle with cancer. She worked over twenty years with Harry H. Winters, M.D. until his retirement. Dr. Winters was a dear and special friend to Betty and her entire family. Betty was preceded in death by her parents; M.T. "Pat" and Mary Lou Douglas Pace and her three sisters; Helen Cooper, Blanche Smith and Bea Lewis. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Ellis C. Bratton and five daughters and their families; Sharon Alexander and her husband, Larry of Shreveport, Janet Bratton and her life partner, Sally Pound of Memphis, Carol Pool and her husband, Clark of Hebert, Mary Ann Bratton of Columbia and Betty K. Green and her life partner, Paul Cox of Columbia, six grandchildren; Loe Hornbuckle of Shreveport, Jessica Hall and her husband, Jess of Hebert, Madison Green and life partner, Tori Cole of Columbia, Corey Alexander of Shreveport, Jessie Cox and fiancé, Donna Boyles of Grayson and Adrienne Cox of Columbia, her two brothers; Ray Pace and life partner, Carolyn of Farmerville and M.T. Pace and his wife, Hildarene of Minden and her sister; Ellen Smith and her husband, Carlton of Monroe. She is also survived by her very dear and beloved friend of many years, Betty Faye Douglas. Betty leaves behind a wonderful legacy in her daughters and beloved grandchildren. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, please donate to your local library or favorite charity.

ELMUS FARRIS DUNCAN, SR. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Elmus Farris Duncan, Sr., 87, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00AM, Saturday, June 14, 2008 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Bro. Michael Hurdman and Bro. William Edwards will officiate. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Duncan was born June 24, 1920 in Republican, Arkansas and passed away June 10, 2008 in West Monroe, LA. A veteran of the US Army Air Corps in WWII, he was a retired pipefitter with IMC. Mr. Duncan was a member of Welcome Home Church of God in West Monroe and American Legion Post #13. Mr. Duncan loved his family and all his grandchildren. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Frances Robert Duncan; daughter, Janice Kay Simpson and husband Randy; sons, Elmus Farris Duncan, Jr. and wife Brenda, Kevin Lee Duncan and wife Patricia; grandsons; Ben Duncan, Dusty Duncan, Joe Simpson, Matt Simons, Larry Simons and Johnathan Duncan, Devin Duncan, Michael Duncan; granddaughters, Christaline Crain, Dawn Gough and Megan Parker; 19 great-grandchildren. Mr. Duncan's grandsons will serve as pallbearers. A special thanks to all the doctors and nurses who took care of him and also to the special nurse, Tiffany Mayfield and his aide, Ora Hall. Visitation will be Friday, June 13, 2008 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

J. C. MOORE Southern Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA Mr. J. C. Moore, age 82 of Eros, died Thursday, June 12, 2008 at his residence following a lengthy illness. Mr. Moore was a retired veneer plant superintendent and a former Police Chief of the village of Eros. Friends may visit with the family Friday, June 13, 2008 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the Fishnet Worship Center near West Monroe and Saturday until time of services. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:00 PM at the Fishnet Worship Center with Reverend Russell Rhodes and Reverend Chuck Johnson officiating. Interment will be at Salem Cemetery, near Eros, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Jonesboro. Mr. Moore is survived by his wife, Ruth Moore of Eros; three daughters, Ester Riche of Freeport, TX, Frankie Pylant and husband Ronnie of Calhoun, Vicky Knox of Eros; sister, Dorothy Day of Shreveport; eleven grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughters, Aline Manly and Diane Thomas; sister, Beatrice Frith.

JAMES WARREN "JIM" GRICE Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Memorial services for Jim Grice, 69, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday June 14, 2008, Feazel Chapel at First Baptist Church West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Jim was born November 11, 1938 in Columbia, Mississippi and passed away June 12, 2008 in West Monroe, LA. He was a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe. Jim served in the United States Marine Corps. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Betty Grice; daughters, Kim McClung and Mac, Kathy Goodwin and John; sisters, Nancy Sullivan and Fred, Judy Gulledge and Byron, Brenda Versiga and Bobby; brother, Bobby Grice; grandchildren; Eric McKneely and Kate Goodwin. Visitation will be held at 10:00 AM until service time at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.

JOHN HARRISON FLETCHER Nave Funeral Home Erin, TN Mr. John Harrison Fletcher, 71, Cumberland City, died Tuesday, June 10,2008, at VA Hospital. The funeral will be held at 2:00 PM Friday at Nave Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. David Mackens officiating. Burial will be in Fletcher Cemetery with full Military Honors. Visitation will be from 4:30 PM till 8:00 PM Thursday and from 11:00 AM till service Friday at the funeral home. Nave Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born July 11,1936 in Houston County,Tn. son of the late Carl Raymond and Pearl Broom Fletcher. He was preceded by his first wife Mittie Brantley Fletcher, brother Carl O.Fletcher, and two sisters Mary Scarborough, Dorothy Mahahon. He was retired from the U.S.Air Force. Survivors include his wife Mildred Elrod Fletcher of Cumberland City, Tn.; three children Tammy Snell of Monroe, La., Sheila Williams of Marion, La. and Jackie McGuigan of Kingston, Tn.; three sisters: Sibyl Stacey of Clarksville, Tn. Geneva Parker of Erin, Tn. and Jean Huffines of Cookville, Tn.; grand-sons Bret Snell of Farmerville, La., Justin and Dylan Williams of Marion, La., Greg and Kevin McGuigan of Centerville,Tn.; grand-daughter Chelsea Majia of Farmerville,La.; three great grandchildren Hayden Majia, Gracie and Clair McGuigan. Contributions can be made to Heart Association, Diabetes Association, Lung Association.

Lloyd Edgar Lenard (Another Member of The Greatest Generation) ROSE-NEATH,MARSHALL ST., Shreveport, LA Services honoring the life of Lloyd Edgar Lenard will be held at 11:30 a.m., Friday, June 13, 2008, at Rose-Neath Marshall Street Chapel. Officiating will be Dr. Larry Williams assisted by Dr. Scott Tatum. Interment will follow in Forest Park Cemetery, St. Vincent Avenue. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. Friday morning until service time at the funeral home. Lloyd was born July 29, 1922 in West Monroe, LA and passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2008 in Shreveport. He was a graduate of Ouachita Parish High School. Lloyd attended Northeast Community College and later became a "LSU Tiger" where he received a degree in Journalism. He furthered his education at the University of Missouri where he received his Masters Degree in Advertising-Merchandising. It was while he was a student at the University of Missouri, he met Betty-Jo Sawyer of Framingham, MA. She was attending Stephens College. On their first date he gave her the nickname of "Sky". They were married December 23, 1947 in Massachusetts during the worst blizzard in 50 years. The blizzard only enhanced the marriage of two people very much in love. Lloyd served his country proudly as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy. He was a World War II veteran serving in Amphibious Forces in the Mediterranean Theatre. His graduate thesis was about Neiman Marcus and its influence on the Southwest. Mr. Marcus was very impressed and placed Lloyd in their Executive Training Course (lots of prestige, but not much money!). So, Lloyd and Sky moved to Monroe in 1948 to be near his family. He worked at KNOE Radio as the Advertising Manager. While in Monroe, he was very active in the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Jaycees (Junior Chamber of Commerce); and also in the Republican Party. He used to fly around Louisiana with Charlton "Papa" Lyons who helped establish the Republican Party in Louisiana. Lloyd would interview him for the newspapers and radio. Lloyd joined Aetna Life Insurance Company and was moved to Shreveport to be Assistant General Agent and later became General Agent for Pan American Life. He had the responsibility of hiring and training some of the finest men who became some of the best in the industry. Lloyd also worked as a Recruiter and Trainer for Lincoln National Life. In Shreveport, he became more active in the Republican Party and served on the Republican State Central Committee for several years. Lloyd also served three terms as a Caddo Parish Commissioner. Because of his love of teaching, he taught some evening courses in Finance and Insurance at LSU-S. Lloyd helped to establish East Ridge Country Club where he enjoyed "playing at golf". Not being a good golfer frustrated Lloyd. So, he and Sky enjoyed the dance club at East Ridge. Lloyd and Sky enjoyed traveling and felt blessed to be able to travel in the USA and in several countries. When Lloyd retired, he returned to his "first love", writing. He has had several books published, "The Last Confederate Flag", "Miracle on the Thirteenth Hole", "Papa Left Us-But Mama Pulled Us Through", "The Moon's Cold Light (series of short stories) and "The Last Goodbye". Lloyd was a faithful member of Broadmoor Baptist Church for more than 50 years where he was a member of the Berean Sunday School Class. He was a member of Shreveport Kiwanis Club, Caddo Parish Republicans, Sons of The Confederacy and on the Board of The Shreveport Symphony. His parents, James and Doshie Lenard, and siblings, Esther, Ela, Reecie, Eva, J.E. and Carl, preceded Lloyd in death. Left to cherish beautiful memories are his wife of 60 years, Betty-Jo "Sky" Sawyer Lenard of Shreveport, LA; children, Carla Dawn Frye and husband, Hollis of Longview, TX, Brian Drury Lenard of Hammond, LA and Lloyd "Chip" Lenard of Shreveport, LA; grandson, Ian Frye of Denver, CO; and granddaughter, Holly Frye of Dallas, TX. Honorary pallbearers will be the Berean Sunday School Class and Shreveport Kiwanis Club. Also, John Earle Blanchard, Fielder Calhoun, Tom Slaughter, Henry Princehouse, Don Kennedy and Joe Allen. Memorials may be made to Gideons International, Shreveport West Camp, P.O. Box 3802, Shreveport, LA 71133

MAMIE BACLE Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA. Services for Mrs. Mamie Bacle, age 82, of Crowville, LA will be at 10:00 AM Friday, June 13, 2008 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro with Rev. Paul Stephens and Rev. Troy J. Dennard officiating. Interment will follow in Hewitt Cemetery near Mangham, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Bacle was a homemaker and member of Lone Pine Baptist Church. She was born September 21, 1925 and went to be with the lord on June 11, 2008 She was preceded in death by her parents George Allen and Clyde Harper Barnes. Survivors include: Husband: Charles Bacle of Crowville, LA.; Daughter: Kittie Dennard and husband, Sammy of Crowville, LA.; Son: David Bacle and wife, Lori of Jonesboro, LA.; two Brothers: G. L. Allen and wife, Evelyn of Crowville, LA. Sharon Allen and wife, LeMae of Utica, MS.; Sister: Mae Donachricha of Winnsboro, LA.; Grandchildren: Todd DeMars and wife, Beth of Porter, TX.; Tammy Dennard of Houston, TX. Troy J. Dennard and wife, Joann of Rayville, LA.; numerous Great Grand children. Pallbearers will be: Todd DeMars, Troy Dennard, Blake Dennard, John W. Lee, John Pinson, and Ricky Allen. Honorary Pallbearer is Jim Craft. Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. till time of service at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MR. JAMES E. LEWIS Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for James. E. Lewis, 80, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 14, 2008 at First Assembly of God Church, West Monroe, LA. Rev. Butch Pilcher will officiate. Interment to follow at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Lewis was born June 1, 1928 in Eros, LA and passed away June 11, 2008 in Monroe, LA. He was a Dixie Youth League Baseball Coach for 30 years for Colbert's Hardware. Mr. Lewis was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was a long time member of First Assembly of God Church West Monroe. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lonnie D. Lewis, parents, 2 sisters and a brother. He is survived by 3 sons, Ronnie Lewis and wife Linda, Rickey Lewis and wife Cathy, and Rodney Lewis and wife Rose; grandchildren; Rickey Dale Lewis , Mitzi Tew, Sabrina Whorton, Naomi Spillers, and Rodney Lewis II; 9 great-grandchildren; sisters; Elizabeth Ward, Nelda Toler, Christine Pesnell; brothers; Robert, David and Ray Lewis; numerous nieces and nephews; and a very special friend, Virginia Funderburg. Pallbearers will be Randy Lewis, Steve Slade, Mark Fuller, Jr., Major Fant, Dino Taylor and Tommy Petrus. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

Mildred "Jean" Chambers, 76
RAYVILLE — Mildred "Jean" Chambers, a beautician, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Start Cemetery.

Ivin D. 'Sonny' Dycus Jr., 68
WEST MONROE — Ivin D. 'Sonny' Dycus Jr., a retired Graphic Packaging employee, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Sunday at Apostolic Tabernacle in Winnsboro. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe is in charge of arrangements.

Betty Fitzgerald, 79
RUSTON — Betty Fitzgerald, a nurse, died Saturday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel of Temple Baptist Church. Burial is at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Joann B. Haines, 64
DELHI — Joann B. Haines, a nursing sitter, died Friday. Visitation is 1 p.m. today at Pentecostal Tabernacle Church. Services are 3 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Epps Cemetery. Cox Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Martha McLemore Hendrickson, 69
GILBERT — Martha McLemore Hendrickson, a homemaker, died Friday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Apostolic Faith Chapel. Services are at 10 a.m. Monday at the chapel. Burial is at Oakley Cemetery. Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home of Winnsboro is in charge of arrangements.

Doniene A. Hall Lowery, 66
BASTROP — Doniene A. Hall Lowery, a homemaker, died Saturday. Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home. Services are at 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Beekman Cemetery.

Leita Belle McCormack McVehil, 97
FARMERVILLE — Leita Belle McCormack McVehil, a cosmetologist, died Saturday. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Mausoleum Chapel, Highway 80 East, Monroe. Interment is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged:
Batson, Opal: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Brantley, Theresa Ryder: 1:30 p.m. Monday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Durham: 2 p.m. Monday, Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.
Harper, Gloria Cleo Almond: 3 p.m today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Kennedy, Danny DeLane: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. Lowe Cemetery, Columbia.
Pritchard, Jamie L.: 9 a.m. today, Trinity Presbyterian Church, Jonesville.
Roberson, Odie Margurite: 2 p.m. Monday, Barks, Weaver and Glick Funeral Home, Columbus, Ohio.
Ryder, Treeba Gilbert: 1:30 p.m. Monday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

June 14, 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

IVIN D. "SONNY" DYCUS, JR. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Psalm 34:8 O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. Funeral services for Mr. Ivin D. "Sonny" Dycus, Jr., 68, will be 11:00 A.M., Sunday, June 15, 2008, at the Apostolic Tabernacle in Winnsboro, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Michael Couch, Rev. Dan Vallery and Rev. Tommy McMurray. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of West Monroe. Mr. Dycus was born in West Monroe on December 1, 1939 and passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on June 12, 2008. Mr. Dycus was a member of the Apostolic Tabernacle in Winnsboro. He retired from Graphic Packaging after 30 years of service and served proudly in the U.S. Army. He was a loving husband, father, father-in-law and grandfather who will be deeply missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ivin and Marquette Dycus; sisters, Mary Lou Trichell and Ruth Rutledge. Survivors are his wife of over 40 years, Linda Dycus; daughter, Sondra Martin; sons, Jerell Dycus and Lowell Dycus and wife, Melissa; 4 grandchildren, Laura Martin, Benjamin, Ashley and Ivin Dycus; 2 brothers, W.H. Dycus and wife, Michelle, and Gary Dycus and wife, Annie; 2 sisters, Melba Guess and Pearl Knighten and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 3:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M., Saturday, June 14, 2008, at Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of West Monroe. Visitation will continue at the Apostolic Tabernacle in Winnsboro, LA at 7:00 P.M., Saturday, June 14, 2008, and until service time on Sunday, June 15, 2008. The family extends a very special "thank you" to all the friends and church family for their support and prayers during this most difficult time. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Mildred "Jean" Chambers, 76
RAYVILLE — Mildred "Jean" Chambers, a beautician, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Start Cemetery.

Ivin D. 'Sonny' Dycus Jr., 68
WEST MONROE — Ivin D. 'Sonny' Dycus Jr., a retired Graphic Packaging employee, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Sunday at Apostolic Tabernacle in Winnsboro. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe is in charge of arrangements.

Betty Fitzgerald, 79
RUSTON — Betty Fitzgerald, a nurse, died Saturday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel of Temple Baptist Church. Burial is at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Joann B. Haines, 64
DELHI — Joann B. Haines, a nursing sitter, died Friday. Visitation is 1 p.m. today at Pentecostal Tabernacle Church. Services are 3 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Epps Cemetery. Cox Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Martha McLemore Hendrickson, 69
GILBERT — Martha McLemore Hendrickson, a homemaker, died Friday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Apostolic Faith Chapel. Services are at 10 a.m. Monday at the chapel. Burial is at Oakley Cemetery. Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home of Winnsboro is in charge of arrangements.

Doniene A. Hall Lowery, 66
BASTROP — Doniene A. Hall Lowery, a homemaker, died Saturday. Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home. Services are at 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Beekman Cemetery.

Leita Belle McCormack McVehil, 97
FARMERVILLE — Leita Belle McCormack McVehil, a cosmetologist, died Saturday. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Mausoleum Chapel, Highway 80 East, Monroe. Interment is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged:
Batson, Opal: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Brantley, Theresa Ryder: 1:30 p.m. Monday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Durham: 2 p.m. Monday, Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.
Harper, Gloria Cleo Almond: 3 p.m today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Kennedy, Danny DeLane: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. Lowe Cemetery, Columbia.
Pritchard, Jamie L.: 9 a.m. today, Trinity Presbyterian Church, Jonesville.
Roberson, Odie Margurite: 2 p.m. Monday, Barks, Weaver and Glick Funeral Home, Columbus, Ohio.
Ryder, Treeba Gilbert: 1:30 p.m. Monday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe

June 15 , 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

AMY N. WAGGONER Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell, LA AMY N. WAGGONER, of Slidell, LA, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2008. Beloved mother of Cameron Michael Landry; Daughter of the Michael G. Waggoner and Carol Berry Waggoner; Granddaughter of Houston C. Waggoner and the late Annie G. Jones, Kenneth L. Berry, Sr. and Beth Monroe Berry; Step-granddaughter of the late Mary Alice Waggoner; Sister of Teri M. Waggoner; Aunt of Madison L. Waggoner; also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Age 32 years; a native of Monroe, LA and a resident of Slidell since 1980. She was a 1995 graduate of Slidell High School. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at HONAKER FUNERAL HOME, 1751 GAUSE Blvd. WEST (IN FOREST LAWN CEMETERY), Slidell, LA on Sunday, June 15, 2008 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm and on Monday morning from 8:00am until 10:00am. A funeral service will follow at 10:00am. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Donations to: Louisiana Baptist Children's Home at www.lbch.org or the St. Tammany Parish Animal Shelter. Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell, LA.

CHARLENE TURNER SNELLING Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA A memorial service for Charlene Turner Snelling, 80, of Monroe, will be held at 3:00 P.M, Monday, June 16, 2008 at St. Paul's Methodist Church under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Visitation will begin at 2:00 P.M. until service time at the church. Charlene left this earth on Saturday morning, after a long journey with Alzheimer's. Raised in Philadelphia, Mississippi, she lived a life of joy with her family and friends. As a young child, Charlene discovered her gift for music. She began giving back to the community at an early age by playing the piano for the Rotary and Kiwanis clubs, along with the church. While attending Ward Belmont College, she was invited to perform with the Nashville Symphony. She graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in Music, then began a career as a flight attendant with World Airlines based out of New York. Charlene married the love of her life Murdock Snelling in 1953. After having four children, she continued her education by completing a graduate degree in Piano Pedagogy from the Birmingham Southern University. Charlene taught piano for the next thirty years of her life. She will be forever remembered by her many students, young and old, as a wonderful example of God's grace in giving back. Her other interests included tennis. She was a founding member of the Ladies Wednesday Forsythe Tennis league, where she developed many treasured friendships. An active member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, she help lead the Children's music program and assisted in the worship services. Charlene Turner Snelling was an amazing woman who greatest gift was loving unconditionally. She ministered to all she touched regardless of their position in life. She was preceded in death by her husband Murdock M. Snelling, Jr. and her son Forrest Turner Snelling. Survivors include her children and their spouses: Renee and Bruce Kerr, Denise and Dr. John Hull and Allen and Judy Snelling and her grandchildren: Turner, Nellie and Eli Kerr, Keely Childress, and Aaron, Shea and Addison Snelling. The family would like to express gratitude to the staff of the Terrace, who cared and loved her for the last three years of her life. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com. Memorials may be sent to the St. Paul's United Methodist Church music department.

GLADYS ETHELL KENNEDY (MALONE) Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Gladys Ethell Kennedy (Malone) passed away on June 14, 2008, in Ruston, Louisiana at the age of 91. She was born on March 31, 1917 in Union Parish to Shepard Kennedy and Jessie Albritton Kennedy. Visitation will be at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville on Monday, June 16, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. followed by a religious service at 10:00 a.m. conducted by Rev. Charles P. Wood. Burial will be at Liberty Hill-Taylor Cemetery. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Charles Wood of Mobile, Alabama; son and daughter- in- law Doyle and Maureen Malone of Baton Rouge; brothers Jeff, Bernard Euell, and Dennis Kennedy; sisters Grace Kennedy Pardue and Helen Kennedy Hogan; eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Retha (Lone) Lonnell Kennedy, Weldon V. (Toad) Kennedy, Joe V. Kennedy and James Gale Kennedy, one sister, Mae Kennedy Johnson (Tab) Boyd. Honorary Pallbearers are Claude B. Kennedy, Kenneth Kennedy, Barry Todd Malone, Brett R. Malone, Roger Wood and Terry Wood. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Agape Hospice of Ruston for their loving care. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

MRS. ROBERTA L. DURHAM Kilpatrick Funeral Home Funeral West Monroe, LA Graveside funeral and interment services for Mrs. Roberta L. Durham, 84, of West Monroe, will be at 2:00PM on Monday, June 16th, 2008, at the Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson, LA with her son, Hill C. Durham III officiating. Services are under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Durham, a life-long resident of Columbia, was born October 18th, 1923, in Columbia, LA and passed away on Friday, June 13th, 2008, in West Monroe. A homemaker and loving mother and wife, she was a member of the First Baptist Church of Columbia. Her husband, Mr. Hill C. Durham Jr., preceded her in death on February 13th, 2000. Survivors include 3 sons, Robert C. Durham and wife, Melissa, Hill C. Durham III and wife Gale Susan, and John H. Durham; 5 grandchildren, Brianne Kish, Hill C. Durham IV, Carly A Durham, James Bridger Durham, and Gabriel Durham; great grandchildren, Ethan and Carson Kish; and a first cousin, Dorothy Eglin. Visitation will be Sunday evening, June 15th, 2008 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

MURPHY J. BARR Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral services for Murphy J. Barr, 97, of Ruston will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at Emmanuel Baptist Church with Dr. Michael Hawley and Bro. Charles Johnson officiating the service. Interment will follow in the Ebeneezer Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Mr. Barr was born in Ebeneezer, LA on March 11, 1911 and died in Lake Charles, LA on June 13, 2008. He was a longtime member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Ruston where he was a Sunday school teacher and deacon for many years. Mr. Barr received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Louisiana Normal College in Science and Social Studies. He also received a BS in Agriculture from Louisiana State University; a Master's Degree in School Administration from Louisiana State University and was active in the Masons. In his other accomplishments, Mr. Barr was a Historical Writer for Piney Woods Journal; a school administrator in Lincoln Parish for over 25 years with over 37 years of teaching experience. Mr. Barr was a devoted husband, loving father, and dear friend to all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Thomas Barr. He is survived by his children; Jane Barr Wallace and husband William; Judy Barr Dubea and husband Earl; and James Alan Barr; grandchildren Susan Wallace Gardebled and husband Brent; Kelli Wallace Smith and husband Chad; Jeffrey Dubea; Laura Dubea; great grandsons, Ryan Gardebled, James William Chadwell Smith, Daniel Timothy Smith; sister, Emily Barr Phillips; and sister-in-law, Mary Thomas. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. Pallbearers will be Jim Barr, Jack Barr, Wayne Curry, Joe Phillips, Bruce Thomas, and Mark Thomas. Honorary pallbearers will be the Adult 7 Sunday School Class and the Deacons of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Visitation will be Monday, June 16, 2008 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

THERESA RYDER BRANTLEY Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Theresa Ryder Brantley, 31, of Monroe, will be held at 1:30 PM Monday, June 16, 2008, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Paul King officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Brantley passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2008. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. Survivors include her three children, Caleb Ryder, Kathern Brantley, and LeAnn Brantley; father, Clinton Ryder; six brothers and sisters, Kenneth Ryder and wife Kelly, Tammy Ryder and husband Edward, Alfred Ryder, Michael Ryder and wife Amy Cueto, Sandra Ryder, Linda Ryder and fiancé Robert Poe; numerous nieces and nephews, and one uncle, Johnny Wayne Gilbert and wife Sue. Pallbearers will be Johnny Carney, Cheyenne Hart, David Smith, Daniel Wallace, Eursel Carter, and Nathan Hopkins. Honorary pallbearers will be Shannon Sims and Daniel Duchesne. Visitation will be Monday from 11:00 AM until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

TREEBA GILBERT RYDER Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Treeba Gilbert Ryder, 55, of Monroe, will be held at 1:30 PM Monday, June 16, 2008, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Paul King officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Ryder passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2008. Survivors include her husband, Clinton Ryder; children, Kenneth Ryder and wife Kelly, Tammy Ryder and husband Edward, Alfred Ryder, Michael Ryder and wife Amy Cueto, Sandra Ryder, Linda Ryder and fiancé Robert Poe; eleven grandchildren, and one brother, Johnny Wayne Gilbert and wife Sue. Pallbearers will be Johnny Carney, Cheyenne Hart, David Smith, Daniel Wallace, Eursel Carter, and Nathan Hopkins. Honorary pallbearers will be Shannon Sims and Daniel Duchesne. Visitation will be Monday from 11:00 AM until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

VELMA N. O'CONNOR Velma N. O'Connor, retired florist, died June 2, 2008. Memorial service will be held Tuesday, June 17, 10:00 A.M. at the First Baptist Church Chapel, Rayville, LA. Survived by: Sons, John M. (Buddy) O'Connor, wife Sherry; Robert E. O'Connor, Jr., wife Linda; sisters, Charlene Robinson, Bastrop, LA, Joyce Banks, Bossier City, LA. Numerous grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Murphy J. Barr, 97
RUSTON Murphy J. Barr, a retired school administrator, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Ruston, under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Burial will be at Ebeneezer Cemetery in Jackson Parish. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Shasta Del Rio, 27
Shasta Del Rio of West Monroe, a sales associate, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Hunter Haring, 21
WISNER Hunter Haring died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Gladys Ethell Kennedy, 91
RUSTON Gladys Ethell Kennedy, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, Farmerville. Burial will be at Liberty Hill-Taylor Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until services at the funeral home.

Robert Prim, 59
COLLINSTON Robert Prim died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

William Ramer, 62
William Ramer of Monroe died on Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Charlene Turner Snelling, 78
Charlene Turner Snelling of West Monroe, a retired music teacher, died Saturday. The funeral is at 3 p.m. today at St. Paul's Methodist Church under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 2 p.m. until service time at the church.

Previously acknowledged:
Brantley, Theresa Ryder: 1:30 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Chambers, Mildred Jean: 10 a.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Start Cemetery.
Durham: 2 p.m. today, Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.
Fitzgerald, Betty: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston. Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Hendrickson, Martha McLemore: 10 a.m. today, Apostolic Faith Chapel, Gilbert. Oakley Cemetery.
Kennedy, Danny DeLane: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. Lowe Cemetery, Columbia.
Lowery, Doniene A. Hall: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Beekman Cemetery.
McVehil, Leita Belle McCormack: 11 a.m. today, Mulhearn Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe. Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Roberson, Odie Margurite: 2 p.m. today, Barks, Weaver and Glick Funeral Home, Columbus, Ohio.
Ryder, Treeba Gilbert: 1:30 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe

June 16 , 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

HELEN COLVIN DAVIS Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral services for Helen Colvin Davis, 89, of Dubach will be 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at Fellowship Baptist Church in Dubach. Officiating the service will be Dr. Clint Davis and Rev. Barry Joyner. Interment will follow in Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Mrs. Davis was born in Dubach on September 11, 1918 and died June 14, 2008 in Ruston. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Harold Davis; son, Tom Davis; granddaughter, Susan Davis, great granddaughter, Hannah Dustin; parents, Charlie and Willie Belle Colvin; brothers, Harold, Richard, Charles, John Ed, and Roy Colvin. She is survived by her son, Charles L. Davis and wife Henrie of Dubach; daughter-in-law, Catherine Davis; sisters, Willie Dean Delaney and Jerry Lynn Smith and husband Don all of Dubach; brother, Bill Colvin and wife Betty of Powhaten; sisters-in-law, Margie Colvin of Dubach; Shirley Colvin of Shreveport; and India Davis of Dubach; five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews and other family and friends. Pallbearers are Richard McCoy, Ted Knowles, Van Rogers, Terry Knowles, William Green, Bill Colvin, Chris Davis, and Roy Davis. Visitation will be Monday, June 16, 2008 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Online condolences may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

MRS. BETTY BENSON FITZGERALD Owens Memorial Chapel Ruston, LA Mrs. Betty Benson Fitzgerald, age 79, of Ruston died Saturday, June 14, 2008. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at the chapel of Temple Baptist Church in Ruston with Rev. Dale Oden and Dr. Rick Byargeon officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Ruston under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Betty Benson was born August 27, 1928, in Alexia, OK, to Homer Dio and Waltsie Stroud Benson. She graduated from DeQueen High School in DeQueen, AR, and received her Diploma in Nursing from Vicksburg Hospital in Vicksburg, MS. After her marriage to Roy Fitzgerald in 1951, she cared for patients as a Registered Nurse at Lincoln General Hospital for over thirty years, serving as supervisor of the Operating Room for a majority of that time. Mrs. Fitzgerald was a well-respected active member of the Association of Operating Room Nurses. Outside of the hospital, she enjoyed sewing, reading and watching baseball. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Ruston where she was a Sunday School teacher. In life, Mrs. Fitzgerald served as a compassionate, respected mentor to those in her profession. She was also a caring confidant to her many friends, whom she loved. In her 57 years in Ruston, Betty was a bright light in the community, a fixture at Lincoln General Hospital, and a committed member of Temple Baptist Church. But her greatest passion was her role as a wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Mrs. Fitzgerald is survived by her husband of 57 years, O.L. "Roy" Fitzgerald, her daughters Carol Strider and husband Cliff, and Janie Fitzgerald, all of Ruston; her son Steve Fitzgerald and wife Cathy of Tyler, TX; her grandchildren Matthew Cooper of New Orleans, LA, and Emily Strider and Jeffrey Strider of Laurel, NY; her sisters Pat Hubbard and husband James of Dallas, TX and Doris Hill of Tulsa, OK; brother-in-law Donald Fitzgerald and wife Marie of Farmerville, LA; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews and a host of close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Inez Patton and brothers Mayo and Sonny Benson. Mrs. Fitzgerald's family would like to give special thanks to her devoted sitters Joanie Olds, Debbie Roten, Lisa Roten, Nancy Stewart and Lettie Wall, as well as the staff of the Arbor and Terrace of Ruston. Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 PM Monday, June 16, 2008, at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Ruston. Planned memorials may be sent to Temple Baptist Church, the Arthritis Foundation (www.arthritis.org) or the charity of your choice. To leave an on-line memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorial funeralhome.com.

Murphy J. Barr, 97
RUSTON Murphy J. Barr, a retired school administrator, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Ruston, under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Burial will be at Ebeneezer Cemetery in Jackson Parish. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Shasta Del Rio, 27
Shasta Del Rio of West Monroe, a sales associate, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Hunter Haring, 21
WISNER Hunter Haring died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Gladys Ethell Kennedy, 91
RUSTON Gladys Ethell Kennedy, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, Farmerville. Burial will be at Liberty Hill-Taylor Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until services at the funeral home.

Robert Prim, 59
COLLINSTON Robert Prim died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

William Ramer, 62
William Ramer of Monroe died on Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Charlene Turner Snelling, 78
Charlene Turner Snelling of West Monroe, a retired music teacher, died Saturday. The funeral is at 3 p.m. today at St. Paul's Methodist Church under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 2 p.m. until service time at the church.

Previously acknowledged:
Brantley, Theresa Ryder: 1:30 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Chambers, Mildred Jean: 10 a.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Start Cemetery.
Durham: 2 p.m. today, Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.
Fitzgerald, Betty: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston. Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Hendrickson, Martha McLemore: 10 a.m. today, Apostolic Faith Chapel, Gilbert. Oakley Cemetery.
Kennedy, Danny DeLane: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. Lowe Cemetery, Columbia.
Lowery, Doniene A. Hall: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Beekman Cemetery.
McVehil, Leita Belle McCormack: 11 a.m. today, Mulhearn Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe. Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Roberson, Odie Margurite: 2 p.m. today, Barks, Weaver and Glick Funeral Home, Columbus, Ohio.
Ryder, Treeba Gilbert: 1:30 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe

June 17, 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

DONALD W. "DONNIE" POWERS Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home Tallulah, LA Donald W. "Donnie" Powers, age 61, of Tallulah, LA, died Saturday, June 14, 2008 in East Carroll Parish, LA, following a massive heart attack. Donnie was born in Vicksburg, MS and has lived in Madison Parish most of his life. He was a welder , builder, pipe-fitter, gardner and a great friend to many. He is best known for his country store "Po-Boy Don's, where he and his wife, Hattie, served Louisiana cooking to hundreds of local, regional and national guests. Funeral services are planned for Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. at the Parkview Baptist Church. The Reverend John W. Rushing officiating, assisted by Reverend Cleatus Moak. The visitation will be Tuesday, June 18, 2008 from 5:00 P. M. until 8:00 P.M. at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home. Donnie is survived by his wife of 43 years, Hattie Mayberry Powers; two sons Phillip Keith Powers (wife Shiela) of Tallulah and Paul Patrick Powers of Vicksburg, MS. "Pappi" also had a loving grandson and fishing partner, Brandon Wright Powers. He is also survived by two brothers James W. "Sonny" Powers, Jr. of Laneville, TX and Fredrick Andrew "Booby" Powers of Tallulah, LA and his three sisters Joan Powers of Alexandria, LA, Jeanette Bamburg of Winnfield, LA and Reba Cooper of Carmel, IN. Donnie has a host of neices and nephews that will miss their uncle "Do-Right". Pallbearers will be Charles Fondren, Billy Seview, Ronnie Bedgood, Drew Powers, Donnie (Dig) Powers and Bo Powers. Honorary pallbearers will be Melvin Bedgood, John Matthews and Kenny Smith. |

EDNA FLORYNE JONES In loving memory of Flo Jones, Born April 5, 1917, Died March 26, 2008. Our thanks and appreciation to the Guest House Staff for the Memorial Service given in her honor and for those, her family and friends who love and miss her very much. Survivors include Brother: Gene Newsom and wife Gloria; Son, Dickie Getchell and wife Linda.

NATHANIEL HUNTER HARING Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro, LA Funeral services for Nathaniel Hunter Haring, 21, of Wisner, LA will be held at Holly Grove Baptist Church on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Mickey Gallup & Rev. Neal Rayborn officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Grove Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Hunter was born on September 30, 1986 in Monroe, LA and he passed away Sunday June 15, 2008 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro, LA. He was a resident of Wisner, a farmer, and a member of Holly Grove Baptist Church. Hunter was a loving son, brother, & friend who will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Hunter was a graduate of Franklin Academy in 2005 where he enjoyed playing football & basketball. Survivors include: Parents - Carl and Holly Haring of Wisner, LA; Sister: Hannah and Jonathan Sharp of Wisner, LA; Maternal Grandparents-Mary Ferrington of Wisner, LA and Carl Batey and wife Joan of Wisner; Paternal Grandparents-Mae Haring of Sicily Island, LA and W.C. "Pete" Haring of Wisner, LA.; Sister-Kelly Haring of Wisner, LA.; Sister-Madison Haring of Wisner, LA.; Nephew-Isaac Sharp of Wisner, LA. The Pallbearers will be Ashley Haring, Brandon Haring, Justin Rials, Michael Lyles, Brady Nelson, Addison Sanders, Ed Mckee, Jr., and Tyson Payne. The family will receive friends at Holly Grove Baptist Church from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Tuesday, June 17, 2008. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity. com

ROBERT SHIPP July 29, 1985 - June 17, 2006 We Miss you

Joseph Accardo, 86
Joseph Accardo of Monroe, a retired Monroe recreation department employee, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Murphy J. Barr, 97
RUSTON — Murphy J. Barr, a retired school administrator, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Ruston. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery, Jackson Parish, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Westley Brown, 71
BONITA — Westley Brown, a farmer, died June 10. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Kisum Calahan, 54
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Kisum Calahan died Saturday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Zion Cemetery, Quitman. Visitation is 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, Quitman.

Jonora P. Clark, 92
RAYVILLE — Jonora P. Clark, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. today at First Baptist Missionary Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial will be in J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

John T. Crow Sr., 83
BASTROP — John Travis Crow Sr. a retired International Paper Company employee, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Monroe.

Lee English, 50
BASTROP — Lee English, a farmer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Sarah Goldsmith, 60
RUSTON — Sarah Goldsmith, a Louisiana Tech University food service employee, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Zion Traveler Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Grambling Memorial Garden Cemetery.

Nathanel H. Haring, 21
WISNER Nathanel Hunter Haring, a farmer, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Holly Grove Cemetery, Wisner, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Mandy Harris, 103
BASTROP — Mandy Harris, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, Mer Rouge. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Edward Hayes Jr., 97
TALLULAH — Edward Hayes Jr. died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

C.J. Haygood, 80
COLUMBIA — The Rev. C.J. "Buck" Haygood, a retired Armstrong Rubber Company employee and pastor of Burroughs United Pentecostal Church, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Harrisonburg First United Pentecostal Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Old Catahoula Cemetery, Enterprise, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

David Lee Lewis, 71
RUSTON — David Lee Lewis, an educator, died Sunday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at New Living Word Ministry, Ruston, under the direction of King's Funeral Home, Ruston.

Billy A. Muffett, 77
Billy Arnold Muffett of Monroe, a retired professional baseball player and pitching coach, died Sunday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Service arrangements are incomplete.

Robert Franklin Pierce, 87
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Robert Franklin Pierce, a farmer and retired Air Force sergeant, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Robert Edward Primm, 59
COLLINSTON — Robert Edward Primm, a farmer, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery, Collinston.

Vivian Marie Robinson, 83
Vivian Marie Robinson of Monroe, formerly of Homer, a retired law firm office manager, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Teddy Roosevelt Taylor Jr., 77
Teddy Roosevelt Taylor Jr. of Monroe, a retired car salesman, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time Thursday at the mausoleum. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Jack Thompson, 92
JONESBORO — Jack Thompson, a retired Hunt Lumber Company employee, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Jonesboro. Visitation is 5 p.m. Thursday- 8 a.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Fitzgerald, Betty: 2 p.m. today, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston. Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Kennedy, Danny DeLane: 1:30 p.m. today. Lowe Cemetery, Columbia.

June 18, 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

BILLY ARNOLD MUFFETT Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Billy Arnold Muffett, 77, of Monroe, will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, June 19, 2008, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Dr. Bill Dye and Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Billy was born in Hammond, IN on September 21, 1930 and was called to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 15, 2008, at his residence. He moved to Ft. Worth at the age of 3 and confessed his faith in the North Ft. Worth Baptist Church as a young boy. He attended school on the north side of Ft. Worth, graduating in 1948, where he participated in track, basketball, and baseball. His love of baseball resulted in a Major League career. While playing in Monroe for the Sports, he met and was united in Holy Matrimony with Janet Lusk of Epps on December 16, 1950. Billy began his career with the Chicago Cubs in 1948. His career was interrupted from 1952-1954 by the military during the Korean Conflict. He pitched for the Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, and San Francisco Giants. He became pitching coach with the St. Louis Cardinals, Anaheim Angels, and the Detroit Tigers. Billy retired in November 1994 after 45 years. His commitment to the sport resulted in his earning 3 World Series rings. He was very proud of this accomplishment. He was a member of the Major League Baseball Player Association and LSU. During his off season, he contributed time to helping young baseball players. Billy also loved hunting and fishing. He was a loving husband, brother, and friend to many. Billy will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Margaret Muffett. Left behind to cherish his loving memory is his wife of fifty-seven years, Janet Lusk Muffett; sister, Donna Jay of Abilene, TX; a niece in Tampa, FL; a nephew in Abilene, TX; and other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be Mark Leath, David Leath, Leslie Denison, Kelly Jay, Casey Jay, and Larry Lusk. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Dr. Anders, Dr. Dugas, Dr. Raines, Dr. Savanna, and their staff for their wonderful help and support. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

JEFFERSON CARROLL "J. C." WALLACE Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Jefferson Carroll "J. C." Wallace, 85, of Monroe will be 2:00 P.M. Thursday, June 19, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Rev. JoAnn Cooper officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Mr. Wallace was born in Monroe, LA on February 25, 1923 and passed away in Monroe on June 17, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents: Carroll and Alice Wallace; brothers: Aubrey Wallace, C. D. Wallace, Jr. and a sister: Lucille Wallace Potter. Mr. Wallace served in the U. S. Army during World War II in the European theater. He was a graduate of Northeast Louisiana State College with a BA and earned a Masters Degree from Southern Methodist University. He served 20 years as a minister in the Louisiana and Texas Methodist Conferences. Following a voice problem, he left the ministry and became an entrepreneur and business owner. He operated three businesses and retired in 1996. Mr. Wallace is survived by his wife: Catherine P. Wallace; son: Greg Wallace and wife, Denene; daughter: Melanie Wallace Frazier; grandson: John Thomas "J. T." Frazier III; several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be: Bobby Wallace, David Wallace, Doug Caldwell, Scott Caldwell, J. T. Frazier, and Carl Distler. Honorary pallbearer will be A. B. Potter. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Condolences may be sent online at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

JOSEPH ANTHONY ACCARDO Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Services for Joseph Anthony Accardo will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, June 19, 2008, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Sebastian Kallarackal officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Accardo died Sunday, June 15, 2008, at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Virginia; daughter, JoLynn Lewis; brothers, Leonard, Charles, Sidney, and Johnny Accardo; and sister, Katye Lofton. He is survived by his wife of sixty-three years, Marie Accardo; grandson, Lance Lewis of Sulphur; son-in-law, Matthew Lewis and brother, Frankie Accardo and wife Delores of Baton Rouge; sister and brother-in-law, Bob and Chris Horton of Monroe; brother-in-law, Fred Taylor and wife Jean of Colorado; sister-in-law, Lula Brents of Arkansas; and a large family of nieces and nephews that loved him dearly. Mr. Accardo was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. He was a Golden Glove Boxer at Neville High School. Mr. Accardo was very involved in the lives of young boys and men through the City of Monroe recreation department working as director of Benoit and Osterland Recreation Centers. Uncle Joe also coached Dixie Senior Baseball in the 1960s. He also worked as a referee, lineman, and chain crew with the football program at ULM and the Louisiana High School Association. Pallbearers will be nephews, Jody, Mickey, and Michael Lofton, Ted Sr., Ted Jr., and Tim Davidson, Lonnie Johnston, and Joey Accardo. Honorary pallbearers will be Jackie Neal, James McKay, Zeek Zametto, Dalton Harrell, Sammy Gray, Mike Ackle, Clarence Schmittzehe, and Charles McGough. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 18, 2008, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and a Vigil Wake Service at 6:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Any planned memorials may be made to Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church Building Fund or to Ouachita Council on Aging. The family would like to thank the Hospice Care for helping them through this difficult time. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

MARY WALTERS Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Walters, 88, of Calhoun, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 19, 2008 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Neal Everett and Rev. Werner Aswell officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Walters was born September 7, 1919 in Slocum, TX, a daughter of the late Francis and Idera Averette Turner.She passed away June 17, 2008 in West Monroe, LA. A long time resident of Calhoun, she was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Calhoun and the Faith Sunday School Class. Mrs. Walters was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by 2 sisters and a brother. She is survived by 6 daughters; Joyce Puckett and husband Richard, Frances Burton and husband Donnie, Rita Gilbert and husband Bobby, Ann Hogan and husband Troyce, Shirley Gauthier and husband Joe, and Bobbie Fretwell and husband Ronnie; her sister, Doris Smith; 10 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

SHASTA DAWN DELRIO Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Shasta DelRio of West Monroe, LA joined her Heavenly Father and her father in heaven on June 14, 2008. Shasta was twenty-seven years of age, born July 28, 1980 in Monroe, LA. Three lovely children, Destiny Marie DelRio, 11 years, Christina Elane DelRio, 9 years, and Stephen D'Wayne DelRio, 5 years, remained behind to make their mother proud. Shasta is the daughter of Linda Faye Hemphill of Watson, AR and Wayne Sullivan DelRio of West Monroe, LA. Wayne DelRio went before to wait for Shasta when God called her home. She is also preceded by her grandparents, Sullivan and Marie DelRio of Jonesboro, LA, Florine Cooley of Monroe, LA and Robert Elroy Hagan of McGehee, AR. Shasta's sisters are Crystal Johnson of Littleton, CO, Tammie DelRio and Angela McConathy both of West Monroe, LA. Her brothers are Kenneth Robertson, Jr. of Watson, AR, Christopher Robertson of West Monroe, LA, Shannon DelRio of Cheyenne, WY, and Charles Hemphill of West Monroe, LA. Special friends are Michael Rice and Brandy Herndon. Shasta was a student at the University of Arkansas at Monticello where she studied business and accounting. Her smile could light the world with its warm glow. Honorary Pallbearers include: Michael Rice, Sam Gill, Larry Gill, Michael Copeland, and Jessie Copeland. Friends and family are invited to join in a celebration of her life at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe at 2:00 PM Thursday, June 19, 2008. A gathering of friends and family will also be held at 12:00 PM until the time of service on Thursday also. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

TEDDY JACKSON Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Memorial Services for Mr. Ted Jackson, 58, of Lawrenceville, GA, formerly of Monroe, LA, will be 10:00 AM Thursday, June 18, 2008 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, with Rev. Laymond Tucker officiating. Teddy passed away on June 16, 2008 in West Monroe, LA. He was a member of Hebron Baptist Church and served in the United States Army. He retired from General Motors as shipping and receiving clerk. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Survivors include his wife of six years, Sandy Jackson; two sons, Chad Jackson and Kris Jackson; daughter, Debra Upshaw; grandchildren, Abbygail Jackson, Logan Jackson, Bailey Jackson, Jerri Jackson, Conner Jackson, Joshua Pannell, Cory Pannell, Timothy McGrew, and Dalton Martin; four brothers, Jerry Jackson, Wayne Jackson, Bill Jackson, and David Jackson; two sisters, Jean Schrock, and Joyce Semmes; and numerous nieces, nephews, and special friends. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until the time of the service at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

TEDDY R. TAYLOR JR. Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Teddy Roosevelt Taylor, Jr., 77, of Monroe, will be at held 11:00 AM Thursday, June 19, 2008, in the chapel of Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Taylor passed away Sunday, June 15, 2008. He was an avid fisherman. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports. Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by his wife, Aura Lee Taylor; parents, Ted and Etta Taylor; granddaughter, Autumn Mir Grace; stepbrother, Jack Patrick; and stepmother, Louise Taylor. Survivors include his daughters, Patricia Taylor Grace and husband Steve, and Dana Taylor Foust and fiancé Steve Lenard; grandchildren, Mollea, Ashton, and Emileigh Foust, and Sienna and Ira Grace; and sisters, Mary Lou Watkins and husband Bill, Connie Young, and Martha Shearer. Visitation will be Thursday, June 19, 2008, from 10:00 AM until time of service at the Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

VIVIAN MARIE ROBINSON Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Vivian Marie Robinson, 84, of Monroe formerly of Homer, LA, will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, June 19, 2008, at St. Margaret's Catholic Church in Homer, LA with Rev. Pike Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Arlington Cemetery in Homer, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Vivian departed this life on June 16, 2008 in Monroe, LA. She is now with her Lord and Savior in heaven. Vivian was born February 8, 1924 in New Orleans, LA to George Hamm and Katherine L. Hamm. She was educated in the parochial school system and received a degree in business administration from Tulane University. It was at Tulane where she met her husband, George Robinson, Sr. Vivian lived most of her life in Homer, LA. She raised five children and was a busy housewife. She was involved in all of the children's activities ranging from twirling to varsity football. She will be remembered by her children as an encourager and motivator. She stressed the importance of education for her children and grandchildren. Vivian loved working with her flowers, especially the roses and peonies. She was an active member of St. Margaret's Catholic Church where she was chairman of the stained glass window committee. When the children were grown, she worked at her husband's law office and was recognized as Homer's "mature worker of the year." In her later years, she lived at St. Joseph's Retirement Home in Monroe, LA. During this time she was lovingly attended by her son, John, and his wife, Vicki. Mrs. Robinson is survived by her sons, George, Jr. and wife Candy of Lafayette, LA, Earl and wife Gail of Houston, TX, John and wife Vicki of Monroe, LA, and E. B. and wife Cheryl of Shreveport, LA; daughter, Mary Mitzner and husband Gary of Chicago, IL; twelve grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Chris Robinson, Brian Robinson, Jim Hatch, Dr. David Tyler, Harvey Marcus, and Tommy Whitman. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Homer, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Margaret's Catholic Church, Homer, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

Walter Bacle Jr., 80
WINNSBORO — Walter Bacle Jr., a retired oilfield worker died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Claudia 'Joe' Foster Balfour, 91
Claudia "Joe" Foster Balfour of Monroe, a retired registered dietician, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Mary Dixon, 88
TALLULAH — Mary Dixon died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Joe Goodjoint Jr., 61
Joe Goodjoint Jr. of Mornoe, a chef, died Friday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Willie 'J.W.' Gray, 76
Willie "J.W." Gray of Monroe, a carpenter, died June 7. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.

George W. Nation, 62
OLLA — George W. Nation, a log yard supervisor, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Standard Baptist Church, Olla. Burial will be in Urania Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Tommy Payton, 34
Tommy Payton of Monroe, a professional mover, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

David Richardson, 49
WISNER — David Richardson, a farmer, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Pine Hill Cemetery, Sicily Island.

Estell Thomas, 86
WINNSBORO — Estell Thomas, a retired certified nursing assistant, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at River of Life Church, Winnsboro. A wake service will be 7-8 p.m. Friday at New Vision Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Morning Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity under the direction of Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Calahan, Kisum: 1 p.m. today, Mount Zion Cemetery, Quitman.
Crow Sr., John Travis: 1 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Goldsmith, Sarah: 1 p.m. Saturday, Zion Traveler Baptist Church, Ruston.
Haring, Nathanel Hunter: 10 a.m. today, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner.
Harris, Mandy: 11 a.m. Thursday, Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, Mer Rouge.
Haygood, C.J. "Buck": 11 a.m. today, Harrisonburg First United Pentecostal Church.
Lewis, David Lee: 10 a.m. today, New Living Word Ministry, Ruston.
Pierce, Robert Franklin: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Prim, Robert Edward: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

June 19 , 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

CLAUDIA "JOE" FOSTER BALFOUR Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Services for Claudia "Joe" Foster Balfour, 91, of Monroe, will be at 10:00 AM Friday, June 20, 2008 in Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Marla Munn officiating. Internment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Joe was born November 1, 1916 in Pollock, Louisiana to George A. Foster, Sr. and Claudia Pardue Foster. She was educated in Pollock and attended Louisiana College in Pineville, where she received a degree in Home Economics. She held many positions in Louisiana as a Registered Dietician. She worked at Glenwood Regional Medical Center for eighteen years. She was married to James T. Balfour who preceded her in death in 2004. Joe is survived by son, Jimmy Balfour and wife Ellen; daughter Becky Ham and husband Mike; granddaughter, Margaret Balfour and husband Adam McGaughey of Dallas, TX; grandson, Jay Balfour of Arlington, VA; sister, Marjorie Malone of Dallas, TX; brother, George A. Foster, Jr. of Baton Rouge, LA; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Pallbearers will be Alan Barth, Gordon Davis, George Foster III, Flynn Foster, Rod Guy, and Mike Nelson. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Beakey, Mickey Prestridge, Joe Jack, Clint Beakey, and George Wiley. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday, June 19, 2008 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Louisiana College or the Baptist Children's Home. The family would like to thank Johnnie Worley, Martha, Jeanette, and the caregivers, Steve Green and Donna Drummond. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

MABEL COLLINS DEVEREUX Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Mabel Collins Devereux, 88, of Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, June 20, 2008 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 3205 Concordia Avenue, Monroe, LA with Rev. Sebastian Kallarackal officiating. Mrs. Devereux passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2008. She was a charter member of Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. She was a member of Altar Society & Pioneers. She was preceded in death by her husband, James K. Devereux; special uncle, Hugh L. Collins; son, James C. Devereux; one grandchild, Jennifer Devereux. She is survived by her daughters, Patricia Henson and husband Max, Susan Bennett and husband Danny, and Peggy Sims; son, Tim Devereux and wife Joni; daughter-in-law, Saundra Devereux; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, June 20, 2008 from 9:00 AM until service time at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

RANDY RAY JORDAN Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Randy Ray Jordan, 42, of West Monroe, La. will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, June 20, 2008 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, La. with Dr. Greg Clark officiating. Interment will be in Twin Cities Memorial Garden. Mr. Jordan was born May 8, 1966 in West Monroe and passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was preceded in death by his father, Lonnie Ray Jordan; Sister, Beverly Lynn Jordan; Grandparents, Lila Burlew and Rossie Burlew and Lillie and Lonnie Jordan. Survivors: two sons, Jacob Ray Jordan and Caden Joel Jordan; his loving and devoted Mother, Shirley Jordan; two sisters, Vikki McDonald Simpson and husband, Mike and Jana Duchesne; Nephews, Eddie McDonald and wife, Brandilyn and Zachary Duchesne; Niece, Jordan McDonald,; great nephew, Jackson McDonald and great niece, Jansen McDonald; Mother of his children, Sonya Davidson; special friends, Susan Sullivan, Maxine Jarrell and Kim Johnson. Pallbearers will be Zachary Duchesne, Coty Muey, Zach Parker, Mac Downey, Tyler Putnam, and Quentin Henry. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Thursday and from 9:00 A.M. until service time Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Online condolences/registry: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

Leola Abrams, 93
DELHI — Leola Abrams, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at St. John Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Delhi. Burial will be in St. John Community Cemetery, Delhi.

Joseph Accardo, 86
Joseph Accardo of Monroe, retired city of Monroe Recreation Department employee, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Walter Bacle Jr., 80
WINNSBORO — Walter Bacle Jr., a retired oilfield worker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Wesley Brown, 71
BONITA — Wesley Brown, a farmer, died June 10. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at St. Mark Baptist Church, Bonita. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Donny Caskey Jr., 43
Donny Caskey Jr. of Calhoun, a heavy equipment operator, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Friday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun. Visitation is noon-2 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Cody Davis, 21
JONESVILLE — Cody Davis died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Shasta D. DelRio, 27
Shasta Dawn DelRio of West Monroe, a student of the University of Arkansas-Monticello, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation begins at noon.

Lee English, 50
BASTROP — Lee English, a laborer, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery.

Joe Goodjoint Jr., 61
Joe Goodjoint Jr. of Monroe, a chef, died Friday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Edward Hayes Jr., 97
TALLULAH — Edward Hayes Jr. died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is noon-5 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Natchez (Miss.) National Cemetery.

Teddy Jackson, 58
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — Teddy Jackson, a retired shipping and receiving clerk for General Motors and formerly of Monroe, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation begins at 9 a.m.

James Jones, 30
DELHI — James Jones, a laborer, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Union Valley Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Delhi. Burial will be in Philadelphia Church Cemetery, Crowville.

Roxy Jordan, 59
RAYVILLE — Roxy Jordan, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Donald Kirkham, 57
WINNSBORO — Donald Kirkham of the New Hope community, a carpenter, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at New Hope Baptist Church. Visitation is 5 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery, Swampers under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Jessie Lee Marzell, 52
WINNSBORO — Jessie Lee Marzell, a child care provider, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at First Zion Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is noon-7 p.m. Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Cuba Cemetery, Gilbert.

Audrey P. Miller, 85
TALLULAH — Audrey Panquin Miller died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Tallulah United Methodist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Silver Cross Cemetery.

Billy A. Muffett, 77
Billy Arnold Muffett of Monroe, a retired professional baseball player and pitching coach, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Vivian Robinson, 84
Vivian Marie Robinson, a retired law firm office manager, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. today at St. Margaret's Catholic Church, Homer. Burial will be in Arlington Cemetery, Homer under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Roger A. Ross, 61
Roger A. Ross of Monroe died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Solomon Smith, 96
Solomon Smith of Richwood, a farmer, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James Baptist Church, Richwood. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Mary Thompson, 77
WINNSBORO — Mary Thompson, a retired truck driver formerly of Tallulah, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Jefferson Wallace, 85
Jefferson Carroll "J.C" Wallace of Monroe, a retired minister and business owner, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

M. 'Onetta' Walters, 88
Mary "Onetta" Walters of Calhoun, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun.

Phelinda White, 62
HOUSTON — Phelinda White, a homemaker formerly of Winnsboro, died Wednesday. Services are noon Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is noon-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Morning Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity.

C. 'Gooch' Wiley, 26
LARTO — Chance "Gooch" Wiley died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Larto Baptist Church. Visitation is 5 p.m. today until service time Friday. Burial will be in Pease Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Gary Wiley, 50
Gary Wiley of West Monroe died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Chatham Church of God in Christ. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, West Monroe under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Goldsmith, Sarah: 1 p.m. Saturday, Zion Traveler Baptist Church, Ruston.
Gray, Willie "J.W.": 1 p.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Haring, Nathanel Hunter: 10 a.m. today, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner.
Harris, Mandy: 11 a.m. today, Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, Mer Rouge

June 20, 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

BETTY GRANT BARNES Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Grant Barnes, age 78, of Sibley, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday June 21, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating the service will be Rev. Bill Willis. Interment will follow at Sibley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA. Mrs. Barnes was born on May 7, 1930 and passed away June 19, 2008. Mrs. Barnes was a member of the Alabama Presbyterian Church in Sibley and worked at Community Trust Bank for thirty one years. Her hobbies included quilting, gardening, and painting. She was preceded in death by her sister: Avis Grant Morgan. She is survived by her husband, J.E. Barnes Jr. of Sibley; children: David Barnes, Ronnie Barnes, Debbie Barnes McBroom and husband Jim, Jimmy Barnes and wife Debbie; six grandchildren, and four great grandchildren; sister: Lanell Grant Rachal and husband Carl of Alexandria, LA; one niece and several nephews. Pallbearers will be T.J. McBroom, Jonathan Barnes, Justin Barnes, Brett Rachal, Wendell Rachal, Kevin Barnes, Jerry Aswell, and Danny Aswell. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday June 20, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA. Planned memorial may be made to the American Breast Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

CODY THOMAS DAVIS Young's Funeral Home Jonesville, LA Funeral services for Cody Thomas Davis, 21, of Jonesville, LA will be held at First Baptist Church, Jonesville, LA. on Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 2:00 PM with Bro. Randy Coleman Bro. Glenn Hargill and Bro. James Foster officiating. Interment will follow at Heard Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home in Jonesville, LA. Cody was born September 28, 1986 in Natchez, MS and passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at Riverland Medical Center, Ferriday. He was a resident of Jonesville, a carpenter for Mike Tubre, and was a member of Patton Baptist Church. He was preceded in Death by: Brother, Vincent Davis; Maternal Grandfather, Dr. Joseph Dupuis of Harrisonburg,LA; Maternal great grand parents, Dr. J.T. and Hazel Mayo; Paternal great grand parents; Emby and Mamie Davis. Survivors include: Parents, Stephen and Lori Davis of Jonesville, LA.; Sister, Valarie Davis Kimball and husband Paul of Jonesville, LA.; Maternal grand parents; Lynn & Bobby Workman of Harrisonburg, LA.; Paternal Grand parents; Mr. & Mrs. Marion Davis of Jonesville, LA.; Niece-Karlie Jo Kimball of Jonesville, LA. The Pallbearers will be Logan Franklin, Carey Grant, Tyler Creel, Drew White, Hunter Patten, Andrew Silver, John Colclasure, and Christopher McCarthy. Honorary Pallbearers will be " Vincent Davis", Timothy Patten, Marcus Brown, Justin Granger, Hunter Davis, Jeffery Nobles, Grant "Tricky" Coley, Dusty Davis, Cody Johnson, Chad Morris, Donald Kent Wiley, Justin Barker, Jory Geoggle, Ron Dupuis, Adam Silver, Aaron Silver, Derrick Barlow. The family will receive friends at First Baptist Church, Jonesville, LA. from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Friday, June 20, 2008. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngsfh.com

HAYS B. CLARK, JR. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Hays B. Clark, Jr., 84, of Monroe, will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, June 21, 2008 at Grace Episcopal Church of Monroe with Father Gregg Riley officiating. Interment will follow at Jonesboro Cemetery in Jonesboro, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Mr. Clark was born November 19, 1923 in New Orleans, LA to Hays B. Clark, Sr. and Lucille C. Antz and passed away on June 19, 2008 in Monroe, LA. Mr. Clark was preceded in death by his wife: N. Dean Stinson Clark on October 12, 2005 and grandson Charles Allen Reneau, Jr. on May 8, 1998. Mr. Clark served in U.S. Army during World War II. He then went on to graduate from Tulane University and was a member of Delta Sigma Phi Faternity. For over 50 years, he worked for Prudential Insurance Company having served as Northeast Louisiana Regional Manager and as an Agent. He held numerous offices in the North Monroe Lakeshore Lions Club, including President and District Governor, as well as President of the Louisiana Lions League for Crippled Children. He was very active in community affairs, including the Jaycees of Monroe, "Meals on Wheels", the American Red Cross, and the Louisiana Lions League for Crippled Children at Leesville, LA. He was a member of Grace Episcopal Church of Monroe serving as lay reader and usher. He also founded the Hays B. Clark Insurance Resource Center at the University of Louisiana at Monroe which is named in his honor. Mr. Clark is survived by daughters: Shela Murphy and husband, George of Mansfield, TX and Shawn C. Dorn and husband, Roger of Houston, TX; granddaughter Kelly M. Sampley and husband, Stuart of Austin, TX and great granddaughters: Bailee Reneau of Denver City, TX and Murphy Lucille Sampley of Austin, TX. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lions League for Crippled Children in Leesville, LA, or St. LaSalle Auxiliary, de LaSalle Christian Brothers, 1522 Carmel Drive, Lafayette, LA 70501, or Hospice Care of Louisiana, Inc., 2213 Justice Ave., Monroe, LA 71201. Pallbearers will be: Matt Romano, James M. Barry, A.W. Block, Omar Elgourani, Shelby Watson, and Floyd Stewart. Honorary pallbearers will be the North Monroe Lakeshore Lions Club. Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Friday, June 20, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

MR. LONNIE LEE PARKER Youngs Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Funeral services for Mr. Lonnie Lee Parker, 90, of Gilbert LA will be held at Jigger Apostolic Church on Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Hurby Hitt, Rev. Virgil Harris and Bro. Joe Stroud officiating. Interment will follow at Harris Cemetery, Crowville, La under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Parker was born March 08, 1918 in Winnsboro, LA and passed away Thursday June 19, 2008 at Plantation Manor N.H. Winnsboro. He was a resident of Winnsboro, a Farmer, and a member of the Jigger Apostolic Church. He was preceded in Death by: Wife-Minnie Lou Allen Parke; Father-Lonnie Parker; Mother Annie Hickingbottom Parker; 3 sons Huey Parker, Richard Parker and Kenneth Ralph Parker; and Daughter Deborah Lananne Parker. Survivors include: Son Samuel and his wife Jacqueline Parker of Gilbert, LA, Son-Shelby and his wife Betty Parker of Gilbert, LA; Daughter Eunice Jones of Gilbert, LA, Daughter Carolyn and her husband Leroy Cureington of Bastrop, LA ,Daughter Juanita and her husband Earl Fowler of Gilbert, LA, Daughter Diane and her husband Johnny King of LaPlace, LA, Daughter Janice Storey of Winnsboro, LA; Brother Bill Parker and his family of Shreveport, LA, Brother John Parker and his family of Shreveport, LA; Sister Irene Jones and her family of Shreveport, LA, Sister Adelle Shivers and her family of Shreveport, LA. The Pallbearers will be Russ Jones, Kyle Jones, Ethan Bass,Chad Parker, Patrick Parker ,Josh Jones and Kevin Bass The Honorary Pallbearers will be Joey Storey, Johnny King Jr., Gary Duke, Darold and Martin Parker, Pat Lee Parker, Donnie and Rusty Jones, Clayton Kruger and Dewey King The family will receive friends at Jigger Apostolic Church from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Friday, June 20, 2008. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity. com

OIS A. GABBERT Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Lois A. Gabbert, 80, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, June 21, 2008 at Swartz Church of Christ with Mr. Richard Byrd officiating. Interment will follow at Bartholomew Cemetery on Old Bonita Road, Bastrop, LA. Mrs. Gabbert passed away Thursday, June 19, 2008. She was a member of Swartz Church of Christ. She loved to volunteer and was a volunteer with Hospice Care of LA and went to numerous nursing homes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. Gabbert. Survivors include daughters, Linda Sikes and husband Mike of Monroe, LA and Pat Watkins and husband Mark of Palmer, Alaska; son, Robert G. Gabbert of Monroe, LA brother, Otto Barron of Newport, AR; sister, Alice Bridges of Pearl, MS; three grandchildren, Sydni Sikes of Monroe, LA, Christopher Watkins of Palmer, Alaska, and Rosanna Evenden of Palmer, Alaska; great grandchildren, Tristan Watkins, Freedom, Forrest, and Flower Evenden. Pallbearers will be Mike Sikes, Jerry Sikes, Glen Keefer, Ray Pierce, Huey Ellis, and B.J. Ramsey. Visitation will be Friday, June 20, 2008 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

ROSSIE LEE LUSK SWANNER Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA Funeral services for Rossie Lee Lusk Swanner, a retired RN for Continental Can Company, will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2008, at 10:00 AM, at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro. Officiating will be Bro. Paul Casey with burial following at Zions Rest Cemetery in Jonesboro. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 20, 2008 at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro from 4:00 PM till 9:00 PM. Mrs. Swanner was born on May 9, 1909 and passed away on June 18, 2008. She was 99. Survivors include, one daughter, JoAnn Rogers and husband Jimmie of Jonesboro, LA, one son, John W.L. Swanner and wife Sherry of Baton Rouge, LA, one sister, Dimple McBride of Grapevine, TX, five grandchildren, Daniel Bruce Rogers and wife Connie of Shreveport, LA, Lora Ann Rogers of Jonesboro, LA, Matthew Swanner of Baton Rouge, LA, Allison Guay and husband Brookes of Baton Rouge, LA and Sean Swanner of Baton Rouge, LA. She is also survived by three great-grandchildren, Anna Lee Rogers, Amy Renee' Rogers both of Shreveport, LA, and Gibson Lee Guay of Baton Rouge, LA. Mrs. Swanner is preceded in death by her mother and father, Helen and Frank Lusk, four brothers, Frank, Pat, Randolph P. and Clu Flu Lusk, four sisters, Lydia Lusk, Hazel Henry, Edith Kilpatrick and Lily Lusk. You may send condolences and view our website at www.Edmondsfuneral home.com

Little Bill Barnes, 28
MONTEREY — Little Bill Barnes, an oilfield worker for D&D Drilling, died Saturday. Memorial services are 4 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Kenneth O'Neal Gaines, 49
HOUSTON — Kenneth O'Neal Gaines, formerly of Bosco, died June 13. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Cuba Missionary Baptist Church, Bosco. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Monday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Larry Wayne Hammons, 55
DELHI — Larry Wayne Hammons, a social worker with the state of Louisiana, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Lamar Baptist Church, Delhi. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Diane Malta Kelly, 58
HAMBURG, Ark. — Diane Malta Kelly, a homemaker formerly of Monroe, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Owens Memorial Funeral Home, Ruston.

Doris Calk Bolin Kratz, 81
Doris Calk Bolin Kratz of West Monroe, retired executive secretary and personnel specialist with Ford, Bacon & Davis, died June 5. Services are 2 p.m. today at McGuire United Methodist Church, West Monroe. Visitation begins at 1:30 p.m. at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Fred Spillers, 71
Fred Spillers of West Monroe, a retired paper mill maintenance supervisor, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Willie Earl Wheeler, 80
Willie Earl Wheeler of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. at Mount Vernon Baptist Church. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously acknowledged:
Ingram, Alton: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Marzell, Jessie Lee: 2 p.m. today, First Zion Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Swann, Janet Bailey: 11 a.m. June 28, St. David's Episcopal Church, Richmond, Va

June 21, 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

DR. ALTON EARL INGRAM Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop LA Dr. Alton Earl Ingram of Gulf Shores, AL and Mer Rouge, LA, planter, professor, politician and patriot, died Thursday, June 19, 2008, in Foley, AL, following a brief illness. He was 73. Services will be held on Sunday, June 22, at 2 P.M. at Golden Funeral Home Chapel in Bastrop with David Ingram Burkett, of the Forsythe Avenue Church of Christ, in Monroe,officiating, Dr. Ingram's nephew. Vistitation will be held at Golden's on Saturday from 5 P.M. until 7 P.M. Interment will be at the Ingram Family Cemetery on Horseshoe Lake Road, Mer Rouge, LA. Dr. Ingram was born in El Dorado, AR, in 1934 and was the son of Claude and Claudia Hanson Ingram, who with his brother, Capt. Samuel T. Ingram, U.S. Army Ret., predeceased him. He was descended from Abraham Ingram, a 17th century Englishman, who came to Virginia from the British Isles, and John Hanson, considered by some to be the 1st president of the young United States under the Articles of Confederation. He was married to Mary Leslie "Mimi" Clark of Mer Rouge in 1959. From this union came two children, a daughter, Mary Leslie Ingram Pope of Gulf Shores and a son, Dr. Alton Earl Ingram, Jr., of Houston, TX. His two grandchildren are Leslie Anne Pope and Alexander Burke Ingram. In addition to his wife and direct descendants, he is survived by his sister, LaVern Ingram Schmidt and her husband Roy of Fredericksburg, TX, and her two children, Colleen Brezden and her husband Mike of Kerrville, TX and David Burkett and his wife Sharon of Monroe, LA; Ann Ingram of Monroe, LA, widow of his brother, and his brother's children, Donna Howie and her husband Steve of Charlotte, South Carolina, and Master Sergeant Leslie Ingram and his wife Sarah of Laken Heath AFB, England; his brother-in-law, David Clark of West Monroe, LA, and his sons, Connor and Hunter; and a myriad of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and acquaintances. Dr. Ingram served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was awarded his B.A. degree in history from NLU, Monroe, in 1958. He taught in the schools of Morehouse and Jefferson Parishes before enrolling in L.S.U., Baton Rouge, for both his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees. His particular field of study was 20th Century American History. In 1972 Dr. Ingram was appointed Executive Director of the LA. State Board of Education. He then transferred to the Division of Research and Development in the Department of Education. His retirement led him back to their family home in Morehouse Parish where he became co-owner and manager of C.L. Clark, Jr., Farms, Inc. His second retirement led him and Mimi to Gulf Shores. Pallbearers will be Dr. William Arceneaux, Baton Rouge; Connor Clark and Hunter Clark, West Monroe; William Davenport and Henry Earl Dawson, Mer Rouge; Russell Jarboe, San Antonio; and Kelly Nix and Charles Tapp, Baton Rouge. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jesse Bankston, Baton Rouge; Robert Barber, Bossier City; Edward Bopp, New Orleans; Marion Clark, Bastrop; Dr. Richard Haynes, New Haven, CT; Master Sgt. Leslie Ingram, Virgil McKoin, Mer Rouge; and Roy Schmidt. Memorials may be made to Kalorama Nature Preserve, Dr. Ingram's former home, in Collinston, LA, or to the charity of one's choice. Dr. Ingram lived a full and fruitful life, both personally and professionally. He loved and was loved deeply by his family and friends. He will be remembered as a gentleman of wit and wisdom, one who was ever open to new challenges and who followed each new venture to it's completion. He will be sorely missed. Think not only of his passing but of the glory of his spirit.....in love and great honor we bid him farewell.

MRS. DORIS CALK BOLIN KRATZ Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, Louisiana Memorial Services for Mrs. Doris Calk Bolin Kratz, 81, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM Sunday, June 22, 2008 at McGuire United Methodist Church in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Michi Head officiating. Mrs. Kratz passed away June 5, 2008. Her wishes were to donate her body to science at LSU Medical in Shreveport. She worked at Ford Bacon and Davis from 1956-1983 as an executive secretary and personnel specialist. Mrs. Kratz was a member of the Bluebird Society, McGuire United Methodist Church, and Soroptimist Club. She was married to Dr. Lawrence Kratz, who taught economics at NLU. Mrs. Kratz is preceded in death by her parents, David W. Calk and Annie Crawford Calk, and husband Dr. Lawrence Kratz. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Bolin; step-daughter, Karen Tesdahl; brother, O. D. Calk; along with numerous nieces and nephews. She was a proud, strong and independent lady who was loved very much and will be missed by many. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

WILLIE PICKETT WHEELER Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Willie Pickett Wheeler, 80, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, June 22, 2008 at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church West Monroe, LA. Rev. Woody Rimes and Rev. Ken Renfrow will officiate. Interment will follow at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Wheeler was born March 14, 1928 in Brookhaven, Mississippi and passed away June 20, 2008 in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church and a long time resident of Ouachita Parish. Mrs. Wheeler was preceded in death by her first husband, Frank Pickett and her second husband, Wiley Wheeler, one sister and 2 brothers. Mrs. Wheeler is survived by her son, Jerry Pickett and wife, Ruby; 4 grand children and 5 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jody Pickett, Jared Pickett, Richie Fancher, Brent Spillers, David Murphy and James Shipley. Visitation will be held Saturday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. A special thanks to Southern Care Hospice for their care and concern during Mrs. Wheeler's illness. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Little Bill Barnes, 28
MONTEREY — Little Bill Barnes, an oilfield worker for D&D Drilling, died Saturday. Memorial services are 4 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Kenneth O'Neal Gaines, 49
HOUSTON — Kenneth O'Neal Gaines, formerly of Bosco, died June 13. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Cuba Missionary Baptist Church, Bosco. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Monday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Larry Wayne Hammons, 55
DELHI — Larry Wayne Hammons, a social worker with the state of Louisiana, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Lamar Baptist Church, Delhi. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Diane Malta Kelly, 58
HAMBURG, Ark. — Diane Malta Kelly, a homemaker formerly of Monroe, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Owens Memorial Funeral Home, Ruston.

Doris Calk Bolin Kratz, 81
Doris Calk Bolin Kratz of West Monroe, retired executive secretary and personnel specialist with Ford, Bacon & Davis, died June 5. Services are 2 p.m. today at McGuire United Methodist Church, West Monroe. Visitation begins at 1:30 p.m. at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Fred Spillers, 71
Fred Spillers of West Monroe, a retired paper mill maintenance supervisor, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Willie Earl Wheeler, 80
Willie Earl Wheeler of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. at Mount Vernon Baptist Church. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously acknowledged:
Ingram, Alton: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Marzell, Jessie Lee: 2 p.m. today, First Zion Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Swann, Janet Bailey: 11 a.m. June 28, St. David's Episcopal Church, Richmond, Va

June 22, 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

IN MEMORY OF Nichole Goodnite 6-23-1969 to 6-24-2001 We knew little that day that God was going to call your name. In life, we love you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, You did not go alone, for parts of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us precious memories, Your love is still our guide and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same. But as God calls us home one by one, our chain will link once again. Forever Loving and Missing You Mom & Dad Brother Claude and Niece Katie Children: Dusti, Dean and Taylor Granddaughter: Averyonna Nichole

LARRY WAYNE HAMMONS Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA Larry Wayne Hammons, 55, of Delhi passed from this world to a far better place on Saturday, June 21, 2008 after a lenghty illness. He will not have to suffer anymore. He is in the arms of God and his mother for whom he has loned for a very long time. Larry was born January 5, 1953 and lived in Franklin Parish all of his life. He was a christian and a lifetime member of Lamar Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School for many years. He was a great husband, father, brother and friend. Larry never met a stranger and treated everyone with kindness. Larry graduated from Crowville High School and ULM. He worked several years for the Franklin Parish Sherriff's Office. Larry is preceded in death by his parents, Arhwee and Audie Hammons; brothers-in-law, Frankie Loftin, Randy Griffing, Walt Davis, Pete Robertson, Carey Stevens and August Pekar; sister-in-law Marcia Hammons; niece Brandi Hammons Williams and great nephew Steven Doyle Hough. Larry is survived by his wife of 33 years, Patsy of Delhi; son Benjamin Hammons of Delhi; daughter Sarah Hammons Barmore and husband Ben of Rayville; two precious granddaughters, Abigail Grace and Mary Elizabeth Barmore. He is also survived by three brothers, Douglas Hammons and wife Carolyn of Crowville, Buster and Billy Earl Hammons both of Delhi; four sisters, Carolynn Franks and husband J.N., Nell Pennebaker and husband Penny, and Joan Loftin all of Delhi and Mary Griffing of Bossier and by many sisters and brothers-in-law along with a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Monday, June 23, 2008 at Lamar Baptist Church with Rev. Marion Collier, Rev. Jason Lupo and Rev. Buck Curry officiating. Burial will be in the Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Sunday at Cox Funeral Home in Delhi. Pallbearers will be Little Holloway, Donny Bland, J. N. Franks, Tommy Lupo, Kenneth Peters, Penny Pennebaker, Jerry Pierce, Paul Thornhill and Lance Pankey. The family would like to thank Dr. Albritton and Delhi Hospital; Renae Fletcher and Charlyn Rehab and Nursing Center; Anna Thomas and Crossroads Hospice for their care and patience. Any planned memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our web site at www.coxfuneral.com.

MR. BOBBY RAY NUGENT Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA "Bobby Nugent is coming home!!!" Funeral services for Bobby Ray Nugent, 68, of Tyler, TX and a former resident of West Monroe, will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, June 23, 2008, in the Chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe with his nephew, Eddie Nugent, officiating. Interment will follow in Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mr. Nugent was born October 4th, 1939, in Monroe, LA and passed away in Tyler, TX on Thursday, June 19th, 2008. A member of the Westwood Baptist Church in Tyler, he was a retired union representative with over 30 years of service with Pace International. Survivors include his 4 children, Rick, Kim, and Kelly Nugent, and Damian Barnett; grandchildren, Jaci-Lyn Barnett, Matthew Nugent, and Emilo and Fidel Castenada; great grandchildren, Christopher Barnett and Kayla Russell; 2 nephews, Eddie and Scottie Nugent and a host of other family members and friends. Pallbearers are Reuben Garza, Scottie and Matt Nugent, Bob Eberts, Terry Gannaway, and Monty Payne. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Floral tributes or memorial contributions will be accepted by the family. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

MR. EARL L. MCMANUS Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Earl L. McManus, 81, of West Monroe, will be at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 24th, 2008, in the Chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with Rev Andy Myrick, Rev. Bob Bridges, Rev Owen Jones, and Rev. James Murphy officiating. Interment will follow in the Springhill Cemetery in Swartz, LA, under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. A native of Eldorado, AR, Mr. McManus was born April 2nd, 1927, a son of the late Archie and Annie Gunner McManus. He passed away on Friday, June 20th, 2008, at his residence in West Monroe. 2 brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Survivors include his beloved wife, Mary Spires McManus; 2 daughters, Mildred Wagner and husband, Robert and Kathy Hargrove and husband, Mark; a son, Chester McManus; 4 grandsons; 5 great grandchildren; 4 brothers; a sister; and a number of nieces and nephews. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Visitation is Sunday evening from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

WILLIAM REECE KEMMERLY Pearson Funeral Home Louisville, KY William Reece Kemmerly, a resident of Louisville, Kentucky, was born February 15,2006 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and passed away June 18, 2008 in Cleveland, Ohio after fighting to recover from a tragic drowning accident. Reece brightened every day with a beautiful smile, contagious spirit and laughter. He most enjoyed afternoons in the yard with his big sister, Alden, and neighborhood friends. Reece attended Harvey Browne Parents Day Out in Louisville, Kentucky. Hoping to pass along his sweet spirit to another child of God, the family donated heart valve tissue from Reece. Reece is survived by his parents: David Lee Kemmerly and Felicity Kennedy Kemmerly; sister, Alden Grace Kemmerly; grandparents, Dr. Robert Kemmerly and Sue Martin Kemmerly, Elton and Anne Kennedy and Tomette Shivers; great grandparents, Aline Martin and Mack Parker; great grandfather, Rev. M.W. Kennedy; aunts and uncles: Kelly Kemmerly Woodard (Pat), Patchez Kennedy Fox (Peter), Chantel Kennedy Dickson (Ashley) and Meryl Kennedy; and numerous great aunts, uncles and cousins. During his two precious years on earth and especially during the weeks following his accident, Reece amazingly touched countless hearts far and wide and left a legacy of faith and love that is rooted in Jesus Christ. "Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." Matthew 19;14. Services will be held 1:00 PM Monday at Christ Church United Methodist, 4614 Brownsboro Road. Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM and the service will follow at 1:00 PM Burial will follow the service at Cave Hill Cemetery. Pearson's entrusted with arrangements. Memorials may be made to The Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital-PICU, "In Memory of William Reece Kemmerly," P.O. Box 931517, Cleveland, OH 44193-1655, or to St. Francis Hospital-PICU, "In Memory of William Reece Kemmerly," Attention: Stacey Brown-PICU Mgr., 309 Jackson St., Monroe, LA 70201

Little Bill Barnes, 28
MONTEREY — Little Bill Barnes, an oilfield worker for D&D Drilling, died Saturday. Memorial services are 4 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Kenneth O'Neal Gaines, 49
HOUSTON — Kenneth O'Neal Gaines, formerly of Bosco, died June 13. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Cuba Missionary Baptist Church, Bosco. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Monday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Larry Wayne Hammons, 55
DELHI — Larry Wayne Hammons, a social worker with the state of Louisiana, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Lamar Baptist Church, Delhi. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Diane Malta Kelly, 58
HAMBURG, Ark. — Diane Malta Kelly, a homemaker formerly of Monroe, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Owens Memorial Funeral Home, Ruston.

Doris Calk Bolin Kratz, 81
Doris Calk Bolin Kratz of West Monroe, retired executive secretary and personnel specialist with Ford, Bacon & Davis, died June 5. Services are 2 p.m. today at McGuire United Methodist Church, West Monroe. Visitation begins at 1:30 p.m. at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Fred Spillers, 71
Fred Spillers of West Monroe, a retired paper mill maintenance supervisor, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Willie Earl Wheeler, 80
Willie Earl Wheeler of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. at Mount Vernon Baptist Church. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously acknowledged:
Ingram, Alton: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Marzell, Jessie Lee: 2 p.m. today, First Zion Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Swann, Janet Bailey: 11 a.m. June 28, St. David's Episcopal Church, Richmond, VA

June 23 , 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

DIANE MALTA KELLY Owens Memorial Chapel Ruston, LA Diane Malta Kelly, age 58 of Hamburg, Arkansas, formerly of Monroe, Louisiana, died on Friday, June 20, 2008. Born on June 12, 1950 in Monroe, Louisiana, Diane was the daughter of John and Teresa Malta. Diane is survived by her father, John Malta, three sons Joseph Brown and wife Paula, Danny Brown and Fiancé Amber Sandford and John Allen Brown; grandchildren, Brittney Brown, Breanna Brown; a brother, Carlo Malta and wife Sharron. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial Funeral Mass in Monroe at 10:00 A.M. on June 24, 2008, at St. Matthews Catholic Church. To leave a memorial message for the family, pleasevisit www.owensmemoriafuneralhome.com.

FRED R. SPILLERS, SR. Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Fred R. Spillers, Sr., 71, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, June 23, 2008 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home with his friend, Judge Charles Traylor, II, officiating. Masonic Rites will follow the service. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery. Fred was born August 16, 1936 and passed away on June 21, 2008 after a lengthy illness. He was a member of Frantom Chapel Baptist Church where he attended as a child. Fred married Martha Wilbanks on December 5, 1958 and shared 49 wonderful years together. He was a wonderful father to four children and an awesome grandfather, better known as Papaw Dar, to his grandchildren all of whom will greatly miss him. He had a place in his heart for all of his nieces and nephews and a special name for everyone of them. Fred was a member of the West Monroe Masonic Lodge # 419, York Rite Bodies, Scottish Rite Bodies, and the Shrine. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Eli and Allie Mae Spillers; three brothers, Hilton, R. L. and Jackie Spillers. Fred is survived by his wife, Martha A. Spillers; one son, Fred Richard Spillers, Jr.; three daughters, Renee Tull and husband Hack, Lorri Weaver and husband Todd, and Lisa Underwood and husband Carey; one sister, Wilda Hearne; eleven grandchildren, Amber and husband Mark, Leah, Emma, Kent and wife Evan, Garrett, Nathan, Connor, Hannah, Jennifer, Caleb, and Trey. Pallbearers will be Kent Thurston, Delbert Wilbanks, Jim McKnight, Keith Wilbanks, Trey Tull, and Garrett Franks. Honorary pallbearers will be Nathan Franks, Caleb Smith, Casey McKnight, Robert Spillers, Terry Fuller, and Cordell King. Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. until service time on Monday, June 23, 2008. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Shriner's Hospital or the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. A very special thanks goes to the staff of the West Monroe Guest House and Hospice of Louisiana. The love and attention you showered him with will always be remembered. Online Condolence/Registry: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

LAURA ELLEN HALLACK Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Services for Mrs. Laura Ellen Hallack, 86, of Rayville, LA will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at Rayville First Baptist Church, with Dr. Ernest Winburn officiating. Internment will follow in Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA. Mrs. Hallack was a member of Rayville First Baptist Church where she was once active with the Care and Share ministry as well as singing in the Church Choir, She even ran a Pre-K /Kindergarden for several years at the church. She was a Charter Member of the Art and Civic Club and Past president of the LA Assessors Womens Auxilary. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years William H. "Dub" Hallack, and husband of 9 years Jesse A. Pace. She is survived by her daughter Kathy Hallack Jackson and her husband David of Rayville, LA ; two sons Robert Woodford Hallack and his wife Cindy of Baton Rouge, LA and William H. Hallack, Jr. and his wife Sue of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren Robert Bradley Welker and his wife Misty, Laura Lynn Jackson and her husband Mike, Benjamin Hallack, Rachael Hallack and Dennis Woodford Hallack, and great grandchildren Taylor Welker and Sammuel Hallack. Pallbearers will be Lee Brown, Austin Jackson, Ben Hallack, Daniel Jack, Robert Carrol and Dan C. Denton. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the funeral home and 9:00 AM until service time Tuesday at the Church. Memorials may be made to Rayville First Baptist Church, St. Jude Children's research Hospital Memphis, TN or Charity of choice. Online registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

MICHAEL VINCENT PRICHARD 12/13/1988 - 6/23/2007 We love and will miss you forever, Mama, Dad and Jenny

Addie Louise Clark, 94
RAYMONDVILLE, Texas — Addie Louise Clark, formerly of Baskin, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Mary Dixon, 88
TALLULAH — Mary Dixon died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at East Star Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Estelle Watts Dunham, 88
Estelle Watts Dunham, of West Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery, Crowville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Dennie T. Harrell, 79
CHOUDRANT — Dennie T. Harrell, a housewife, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Little Hope Cemetery, Lucky. Visitation is 10 a.m.-noon today at the funeral home.

Terry Lee Ingles, 52
Terry Lee Ingles, of West Monroe, a truck driver, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Earl L. McManus, 81
Earl L. McManus, of West Monroe, a retired LP&L construction worker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery, Swartz.

Rosa Mae McCowin Nolan, 90
FARMERVILLE — Rosa Mae McCowin Nolan, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home.

Bobby Ray Nugent, 68
TYLER, Texas — Bobby Ray Nugent, formerly of West Monroe, a retired Pace International union representative, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery.

William Allen O'Neal Jr., 77
CHOUDRANT — William Allen O'Neal Jr., retired from Ruston Public Works, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Mae Helen Ramsay, 87
FARMERVILLE — Mae Helen Ramsay, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Corinth Church, Leakesville, Miss. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. Tuesday at the church.

Delma Wall Smith, 94
BERNICE — Delma Wall Smith, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at New Hope Primitive Baptist Church, Spearsville. Burial will be in Spearsville Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Gaines, Kenneth O'Neal: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Cuba Missionary Baptist Church, Bosco.
Hammons, Larry Wayne: 10 a.m. today, Lamar Baptist Church, Delhi.
Kelly, Diane Malta: 10 a.m. Tuesday, St. Matthew Catholic Church, Monroe.
Swann, Janet Bailey: 11 a.m. June 28, St. David's Episcopal Church, Richmond, Va

June 24 , 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

GERALD WAYNE HENDRIX Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral service for Gerald Wayne Hendrix will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday June 25, 2008 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Travis Arrant and Bill Schooley officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. Through broken hearts and tears of sorrow, we say goodbye to our beloved husband, father, son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend, Gerald "Wayne" Hendrix, age 55, of West Monroe, Louisiana. Wayne graduated from West Monroe High School, attended ULM, and proudly served his country as a United States Marine during the Vietnam era. He was retired from Contel due to his illness. Heroes come from all walks of life it is true, and one quietly and honorably left this earth early Monday morning. A true "hero" to all those who were privileged to know and love Wayne, his fierce and courageous battle with Scleroderma came to an end as he was surrounded by his loving family, just as he wanted. Wayne's heroic struggle was evident as he lived the past 20 years passionately pursing research that he prayed would give hope to others who suffered as he has suffered. Despite his debilitating illness, Wayne lived his life with zest and humor that oftentimes brought comfort to those who were trying to comfort him. He quietly battled his disease with dignity and courage; with few complaints and always a smile on his face. One of his greatest gifts was his compassion for other people and his keen sense of humor, which brought much joy and happiness to his family, friends and even complete strangers. Even in his darkest days, he was never at a loss for words; never at a loss for a good joke; never at a loss for a comforting smile. And while Wayne was devoted to his research, he was more devoted to his Heavenly Father. Even through his illness, Wayne's commitment to God was such a testimony to those who watched his dedication to his church. He was an inspiration to his church members and set the example for many in his unwavering faith in Jesus Christ. His love of the "Good Book" and his ability to use that knowledge was evident in the way he selflessly gave of himself to others. But just as passionate as he was about his church, he was equally passionate about his devotion to his family. Wayne's beloved wife of 32 years, Janet, was truly, his one great love. The years he and "Momma" spent together, the ups and downs, the sickness and the health, truly gave him the strength to fight his illnesses. During their marriage, they were blessed with the birth of his two "girls", Amanda and Ashley, who also gave him such pride and joy. Wayne's love and devotion was also evident in his relationship with his parents and his extended family and friends, with whom he loved and enjoyed. And last but not least, among the many passions Wayne enjoyed, his music gave him many hours of enjoyment and happiness. As an accomplished musician and songwriter, Wayne used his gifts with music to sing and play, a pastime that brought much joy and appreciation to his family, friends and fans. What wonderful memories we have; what amazing examples we have to follow; but what long days ahead we have without our beloved Wayne. Our comfort will come from knowing that he now lives with his Heavenly Father, without pain, without suffering, and the ability to sing with his beautiful voice, as much as his heart desires. Wayne was predeceased by his grandparents, Kendall and Sadie Ball, Simmie and Essie Hendrix and his father-in-law, Claude Boles. He is survived by his adoring wife of 32 years, Janet Boles Hendrix; his two "girls" Amanda Hendrix and Ashley Hendrix; his parents, Jim and Dale Hendrix; sister and brother-in-law, Diane and Glen Risher; brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Terri Hendrix; sister-in-law and husband, Ruth and Tommy Gist; brother-in-law and wife, Bobby and Bo Boles; mother-in-law, Willie Boles; numerous adoring nieces, nephews, extended family and friends; and his "best" canine companion, Harley. Pallbearers are Ronnie Beavers, Bruce Cunningham, Mike Griffith, Joe Shepherd, Bobby Hendrix and Robert Sabo. Honorary pallbearers are Kenneth Hendrix, Glen Risher, Bobby Boles, Tommy Gist and John Stump. "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." II Timothy 4:7-8 Visitation will from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Tuesday June 24, 2008 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Online Condolences/Registry: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

LARRY GENE PARKER Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Larry Gene Parker, age 60 of Columbia, will be 2 PM Wednesday, June 25, 2008 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Charles Lutrick and Rev. Marvin Tabora officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 24, 2008 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia. Mr. Parker was born in Monroe to the union of Mike Sr. and Ova Colvin Parker on January 9, 1948 and passed away at Minden Medical Center on Sunday, June 22, 2008. He was a minister with the Church of God faith and sat on the Louisiana State Youth Board. He pastored several churches throughout Louisiana retiring from Woolen Lake Church of God. He was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict having served in the Army. He received several awards for service and valor including the Distinguished Flying Cross and Purple Heart. He worked as a deputy with the Caldwell Parish Sheriff's Office and the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Mike Parker, Jr. Survivors include his wife of 31 years; Helen Harris Parker of Columbia, daughter; Tina Steele and her husband, Jim of Columbia, three sisters; Lorra Raine Maxwell and her husband, George of Vidalia, Gracie Alexander and her husband, Ben of Pineville and Brenda Lavine of Pineville, two brothers; Bob Parker and Jerry Parker both of Colfax, two grandchildren; Savannah Elizabeth Steele and Jesse James Steele both of Columbia. Pallbearers will be deputies with the Caldwell Parish Sheriff's Office. Honorary pallbearers are Guycell Thompson and Ben Alexander.

ROSA MAE NOLAN FARRAR FUNERAL HOME Farmerville, LA Funeral services for Rosa Mae Nolan, 90, of Farmerville will be held at 10:00am Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at Antioch Baptist Church, Farmerville with Bro. Paul Carter and Bro. Jeff Louellen officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mrs. Nolan, a homemaker, died Sunday, June 22. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Nolan; brothers and sisters: Tonzie McCowin, Wesley "Buddy" McCowin, Earl McCowin, Dena McCowin, Bernard McCowin and Melvin Capers; and 1 granddaughter, Renee Causey. Survivors include 3 sons: Wilton Nolan & wife, Fran of Ferriday; L. W. Nolan & wife, Bernie of Farmerville; and Joey Nolan & wife, Mary also of Farmerville; 2 daughters: Ruby Coates of Monroe and Judy Causey & husband, Pat of DeRidder; 7 grandchildren: Bennett, Sonya, Noelle, Nolan, Dena, Chad and Channing; 7 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Pallbearers will be Bruce Byrnes, Nolan Eubanks, Gary Mashaw, Brian Halley, Kent Halley and Bill Halley. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Senior Adults Sunday School Class. Visitation will be at A ntioch Baptist Church on Tuesday from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The family wishes to thank Premiere Hospice and Dr. Gammage's office and staff. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.farrarfh.com.

STELLA WATTS DUNHAM Brown-Holley Funeral Home Funeral services for Estelle Watts Dunham, 88, of West Monroe formerly of Holly Ridge will be held at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel in Rayville with Rev. Aaron Dickinson and Rev. Bob Holloway officiating. Interment will follow in Crowville Masonic Cemetery. Mrs. Estelle was born on December 15, 1919 to Louis Eugene and Orlia Anna Watts and passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2008 in West Monroe after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Dunham was a member of McClendon Baptist Church in West Monroe. She was also a member of the LPN Association, worked at the Delhi Clinic for 18 1/2 years with Dr. Watson, and retired in 1985. Her husband, John A. Dunham, preceded her in death Survivors include her son, Johnny W. Dunham and wife, Jean G. Dunham of West Monroe; 2-grandchildren, David Dunham and wife, Laura of Birmingham, AL and Sharron Dickinson and husband, Aaron of Dothan, AL; 6-great grandchildren, Jacob and Caleb Dunham, Jordan and Madelyn Dickinson, and Joshua and Andrew Dickinson. Pallbearers are Mike Cook, Roger Cook, Donnie Moore, Sr., Kenneth Dunham, Charles Ray Dunham, and Jeff Battaglia Honorary Pallbearers will be the Deacons of McClendon Baptist Church, West Monroe. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com

TONY JACK HALLEY Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Tony Jack Halley, 75, of Monroe, will be at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at Swartz First Baptist Church with Dr. Alan Miller officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Halley passed away Monday, June 23, 2008. He was a member of Swartz First Baptist Church, Louis Auttonberry's Sunday School Class, the George Walker Masonic Lodge, and a 32nd Degree Mason. Mr. Halley was a veteran of the U. S. Navy serving during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Local #798 Pipeliners Union. He continued working into his retirement as a welding inspector, chief inspector and inspector/construction consultant on projects throughout the United States and every continent with the exception of Antarctica. His hobbies included carving, wood working and spending time with his family especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mr. Halley was preceded in death by his parents, grandson, Zack Spence; brothers, J. D. Halley and Mickey Joe Halley; and sister, Claudie Rutherford Standridge. Survivors include his wife of fifty-two years, Mrs. Betty Lee Halley; children, Toni Dianne Halley Moore and husband David R. of Start, LA, and Gina Rene' Halley Spence and husband Randy of Farmerville, LA; four grandchildren, Chad Moore and wife Laura of Monroe, Kyle Moore of Start, Randi Spence of Baton Rouge, LA, and T. J. Spence of Farmerville; two great grandchildren, Shelby and Josh Moore of Monroe; brother, Bill Halley and wife Harriett; sisters, Dorothy Gilmore and husband Tommy, Mollie Sutton and husband Wayne, Nell Whitt and husband John, and Lynette Knight; sisters-in-law, Rita Halley, and Frenchie Halley; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Pallbearers will be Paul Hare, Wesley Jinks, David Speir, Jessie Roberts, Bruce King, and Jerry Freeland. Honorary pallbearers will be the Louis Auttonberry Sunday School Class. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to the Swartz First Baptist Church Building Fund. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

W.A. "BILLY" O'NEAL Owens Memorial Chapel Ruston, LA W.A. "Billy" O'Neal, Jr., age 77 of Choudrant, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 22, 2008 after a short illness. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at Rock Corner Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Harlon, Rev. Robert Davis and Rev. Bill Willis officiating. Burial will follow in the Sibley Cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Billy was born January 3, 1931 and lived most of his life in Choudrant. He was a member of Rock Corner Baptist Church in Dubach. Billy was a dedicated husband, father, brother and friend. He retired from Georgia Pacific and the City of Ruston. Billy was an avid outdoorsman known as "Coon Hunter" and a gardener. He is survived by his wife: LaQuita Sutton O'Neal of Choudrant; three daughters: Patricia Stanton of Tomball, TX; Sherryl and husband Jim Dunlap of Bernice and Johnna and husband Phillip Murad of Houston, TX; two sons: Ricky O'Neal and wife Brenda and David O'Neal and wife Tiffany, all of Choudrant; two step-daughters: Tawana and husband Dan Winfree and Tammie Sutton, all of Choudrant; one step-son: Trey Sutton and wife Kimberly of Memphis, TN; 16 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; one sister: Margaret and husband T. R. Davis of Shreveport and numerous other family and friends. Mr. O'Neal was preceded in death by his parents: William Allen O'Neal, Sr. and Johnnie Green O'Neal; his wife of 55 years Thelma Fletcher O'Neal; and two children: Sharon Allene O'Neal and Danny Fack O'Neal. Serving as pallbearers will be: Chris Murad, Tyler Murad, Carson Sibley, Caleb Wilt, Kelly Otts and Robby Davis. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Sibley Cemetery, Rock Corner Baptist Church Prayer Garden or the American Heart Association. To leave an on-line memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com.

Robbie Davis, 83
BASTROP — Robbie Davis, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Kenneth O'Neal Gaines, 49
HOUSTON — Kenneth O'Neal Gaines, an auditor, died June 13. Services are 11 a.m. today at Cuba Missionary Baptist Church, Bosco. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Laura E. Hallack, 86
RAYVILLE — Laura Ellen Hallack, a retired kindergarten teacher, died Sunday. Services will be 10 a.m. today at Rayville First Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Barbara Harris, 76
RAYVILLE — Barbara Harris, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Earl McManus, 81
Earl McManus of West Monroe, retired from Louisiana Power & Light, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery, Swartz.

William "Billy" O'Neal Jr., 77
CHOUDRANT — William Allen "Billy" O'Neal Jr., retired from Ruston Public Works, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Rock Corner Baptist Church, Dubach. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Sibley Cemetery, Choudrant.

Vaughn L. Phelps, 87
Vaughn L. Phelps of Monroe, a retired home improvement business owner, died Monday. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Arrangements are incomplete.

Roger A. Ross Sr., 61
Roger A. Ross Sr. of Monroe, died June 17. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe.

Clifford Ellie Tharp, 77
Clifford Ellie Tharp, retired from the Monroe Fire Department, died Monday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Arrangements are incomplete.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Dixon, Mary: 11 a.m. today, East Star Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Dunham, Estelle Watts: 10 a.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Kelly, Diane Malta: 10 a.m. today, St. Matthew Catholic Church, Monroe.
Ramsay, Mae Helen: 2 p.m. today, Corinth Church, Leakesville, Miss.
Smith, Delma Wall: 10 a.m. today, New Hope Primitive Baptist Church, Spearsville.
Swann, Janet Bailey: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. David's Episcopal Church, Richmond, Va

June 25, 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

CLIFFORD ELLIE THARP MULHEARN FUNERAL HOME STERLINGTON ROAD, MONROE, LA A Celebration of Life for Mr. Clifford Ellie Tharp, 77, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, June 26, 2008, at New Light Baptist Church with Rev. Lindle Stewart and Jay Marx officiating. Services are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Tharp passed away Monday, June 23, 2008. He was a member of New Light Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He retired from the Monroe Fire Department as Chief of Training. Survivors include his wife of fifty-four years, Lou Tharp; daughters, Cindy Crabtree and husband David, Teri Smith and husband John, and Ellie Young and husband Todd; grandchildren, Leslie, Anthony, Misty, Layne, Jacob, and Samantha; nine great grandchildren, two brothers, Cotton and Jimmy Tharp; and one sister, Irma Caskey. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to New Light Baptist Church Van Ministry or the charity of your choice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

DIANA JORDAN VARNER STANDER Aulds Funeral Home Shreveport, LA A noted artist, yoga-instructor and merchant died on June 12, 2008 in West Monroe. Diana Jordan Varner Stander was 64 years and passed away after a bout with cancer. She is survived by her long-time friend Andy Dispenza, who was with her until the end. Diana is also survived by a brother, Clint Jordan of Baton Rouge, LA, her nephew, James Jordan and niece Jenna Jordan, also of Baton Rouge. Diana was a joy to be around and will be greatly missed Please leave your words of encouragement on the on-line memorial at www.auldsfuneral.com.

JAMES P. DERRICK Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop, LA Funeral services for Mr. James P. Derrick, 93, of Bastrop, LA are scheduled for 11:00 A.M. Thursday, June 26, 2008 at the chapel of Golden Funeral Home with Rev. Andy Myrick and Rev. Danny Chance officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Derrick was born January 27, 1915 in Lemon, MS to William Franklin Derrick and Dosky Daniels Derrick. He lived most of his adult life in Bastrop where he worked for International Paper Company until his retirement in 1980 after 37 years. Mr. Derrick was a member of the Quarter Century Club and a member of White Avenue Baptist Church. He is survived by a daughter, Jimmie Nell Williamson and her husband Virgil of Delhi, LA; a granddaughter, Vikki S. Mixon and her husband Donnie, two grandsons, David Williamson and his wife Barbara and Dan Williamson all of West Monroe, LA; seven great grandchildren, Amanda W. Ables and her husband Jason, Amelia Mixon, Dustin Williamson, Rachel Lynn and her husband Robert, Michelle Drake and her husband Marvin, Tim Mixon and his wife Brooke, Donnie Mixon, Jr. and his wife Shanda; eight great-great grandchildren; a sister, Ruth Faye McNair of Calhoun, LA; two special nephews, Dickie McNair and his wife Wilma, James H. Williamson and his wife Reba; special nieces, Audrey Robinson and Peggy Hutcheson and her husband Rich. Mr. Derrick is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years, Gordie B. Derrick and his parents, and a brother, Frank Derrick. Mr. Derrick's grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 25, 2008 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Golden Funeral Home. The family would like to thank Dr. James Eppinette, the Premier Hospice staff, and the Arbor Terrace staff for their excellent care of Mr. Derrick

VAUGHN LAVELLE PHELPS Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Vaughn Lavelle Phelps, 87, of Monroe will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, June 26, 2008, in Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church of West Monroe with Dr. Dennis L. Phelps officiating. Interment will follow at Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Farmerville, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Phelps was born August 15, 1920 to L.L. "Buddy" Phelps and Ila Gladys Cobb Phelps in Union Parish, LA. He graduated from Farmerville High School, and attended Louisiana Tech and LSU Baton Rouge. Mr. Phelps served in the U. S. Air Force during WWII having attended training at Selman Field in Monroe, LA. Mr. Phelps was in the Home Improvement Business (Phelps Home Improvements in Monroe) for forty-two years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe for over sixty years, and a member of Bobby Wilson's Sunday school class. Survivors include his wife of almost sixty years, Vestal Phelps; sons, Dr. Dwight S. Phelps and wife Lynda of Ft. Myers, FL, and Dr. Dennis L. Phelps and wife Robbin of New Orleans, LA; grandchildren, Amanda Lee Phelps DeLisle and husband Garrett, Adam Montgomery and Angela of Denver, CO, Kristen Phelps of Conway, AR, and David Phelps of New Orleans, LA; great grandchildren, Logan Kurtis DeLisle and Bryson Montgomery; one brother Bernie Louis Phelps of Monroe, LA; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Pallbearers will be David Phelps, John Cobb, Ralph Reed, William Guyton, Rev. Don Holloway, and Bobby Swanner. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Perry Hancock, Darrell Washam, Russell Wink, Ray Goodson, and Fred Thompson. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

John Beavers Jr., 93
John Beavers Jr. of Monroe, a lawn care worker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Allie Moss Carter, 95
Allie Mae Moss Carter of Monroe, a nurse's aide, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Downsville. Visitation is noon until 6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Addie Louise Clark, 94
RAYMONDVILLE, Texas — Addie Louise Clark, a homemaker formerly of Baskin, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at New Hope Baptist Church near Crowville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery.

Mattie Mae Golston, 85
TALLULAH — Mattie Mae Golston died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Tony Jack Halley, 75
Tony Jack Halley of Monroe, a retired pipeline inspector, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Swartz First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Gerald W. Hendrix, 55
Gerald Wayne Hendrix of West Monroe, a telephone repairman, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until service time.

Shirley James, 54
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Shirley James, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Sunday at North Star Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Saturday at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Gaither Memorial Cemetery.

Jerry Jenkins, 44
Jerry Jenkins of Monroe died Saturday. Services are noon Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe.

Willie Kelly Jones, 101
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Willie Kelly Jones, a farmer, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at The Ministers Institute, Eudora, Ark. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

Miracle G'Tae Kelly, 2
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Miracle G'Tae Kelly, daughter of Michael and Elizabeth Fields Kelly, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Saturday at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Gaither Memorial Cemetery.

Emmett Kenney, 74
FERRIDAY — Emmett Kenney, a retired carpenter, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Pearlie C. Meredith, 67
WINNFIELD — Pearlie C. Meredith, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

Rosa Mae Nolan, 90
FARMERVILLE — Rosa Mae McCowin Nolan, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Antioch Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Gloria B. Parker, 64
VIDALIA — Gloria Burley Parker died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Larry Gene Parker, 60
COLUMBIA — Larry Gene Parker, a deputy with Caldwell Parish Sheriff's Office, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert.

Tommy Payton, 34
Tommy Payton of Monroe, a mover, died June 17. Services are 3 p.m. Thursday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.

Gladys L. Steakley, 89
OAK GROVE — Gladys Louise Steakley, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery, Monticello.

Julia Lee S. Stubbs, 96
Julia Lee Slaughter Stubbs of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Visitation is 9-10:15 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Pauline Taylor, 88
FARMERVILLE — Pauline Taylor, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
O'Neal Jr., William Allen "Billy": 10 a.m. today, Rock Corner Baptist Church, Dubach.
Ross Sr., Roger A.: 11 a.m. today, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness, Monroe.
Swann, Janet Bailey: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. David's Episcopal Church, Richmond, Va

June 26, 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

JOEL FRANKLIN EPPERSON, JR. GeislerFuneral Homes, INC, Hammond, LA Joel Franklin Epperson, Jr. was born on November 6, 1917 in Nashville, Tennessee and grew up in Pass Christian, Mississippi. He passed away at the age of 90 on June 20, 2008, at his home in Hammond, LA. Mr. Epperson retired from South Central Bell after 46 years. He was a member of Grace Memorial Episcopal Church, and a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. He served in the Army from 1941 until he was honorably discharged as a First Lieutenant in 1946. He is survived by 2 sisters, Emma Shows of Pass Christian, MS; Ruth Dandrea of Long Beach, MS; a daughter and son-in-law, Sally & Neal Thomason of West Monroe, LA; son and daughter-in-law,Fred Epperson & Karen Dubuisson of Hammond, La; son, Thomas Epperson of Fort White, FL; daughter and son-in-law, Mary & Dan Brunson of Mangham, LA; son , Bob Epperson and his fiancée, Monique Abrams, of Hammond, LA.; 7 grandchildren, Trey & Emma Thomason, Joel B. Epperson, Robin & Brooke Epperson, John & Sydney Brunson. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ernestine Epperson; and a son, Hugh B. Epperson. Memorial service will be Saturday, June 28, 2008 at Grace Memorial Episcopal Church with visitation in the Parish Hall from 9:00 A.M. until Holy Eucharist at 10:30 A.M. Services will be conducted by Father Paul Bailey. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Grace Memorial Foundation 100 W. Church Street Hammond, La. 70404. Geisler Funeral Home in Hammond is in charge of arrangements. You may sign the online register book at www.geislerfuneral home.net

JULIA LEE SLAUGHTER STUBBS Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Graveside services for Julia Lee Slaughter Stubbs will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, June 27, at the Old Monroe City Cemetery, with Rev. William Sheffield officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service, from 9:00 AM until 10:30 A.M. at Mulhearn Funeral Home, 2308 Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Stubbs was born June 7, 1912, in Defuniak Springs, FL to Dow Perry Slaughter and Leila Owens Slaughter. Her father was a Methodist minister and District Superintendent. She is predeceased by her husband, Charles F. Stubbs; her parents, and her sisters and brother, Gladys Slaughter Lee, Mary Holt Hand, and Dow Perry Slaughter, Jr. Mrs. Stubbs is survived by three nieces and nephews, Anne Lee Moore, William Lee Hand, III, and Jack G. Hand, Jr.; seven great nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends. Mrs. Stubbs was a graduate of Huntingdon College. During her life, Mrs. Stubbs worked as a schoolteacher and later as an accountant for an automobile agency in Montgomery, AL. On April 14, 1960, she married Charles F. Stubbs who died in February 13, 2006. During their married life, they resided in Mobile, AL, Hartford, CT, and Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MR. WILLARD "HOUSTON" HARRISON Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Willard H. Harrison, 81, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, June 27, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Rev. Dennis Hensley will officiate. Interment will follow at Spillers Cemetery, Downsville, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Harrison was born March 31, 1927 in Grayson, LA and passed June 25, 2008 in West Monroe, LA. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was a member of Ouachita Baptist Church and the Am Vets Post 66. Mr. Harrison owned and operated a service station and garage in Monroe for many years. He was preceded in death by his two wives, Cassie Spillers Harrison and Earline Spillers Harrison, and a son, Richard Harrison. Mr. Harrison will be remembered as a kind and gentle man. He is survived by wife, Louise Gates Harrison; two children, Raymond Harrison and wife Doris, Cordia Brice and husband Frank; seven step-children, Linda Allbritton, Diane Harris, Brenda Lambert, Robert Spillers, Charlotte Wales, Barbara Hotgee, and Lynn Jackson, nine grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Allbritton, Teddy Harris, Jim Kelly, Robert Spillers, Bo Harrison, and Jeremiah Harrison. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

PAULINE WARD TAYLOR Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville, LA A celebration of the life of Mrs. Pauline Ward Taylor will be 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 28, 2008 at Salem Baptist Church with Brian Halley, William Cottrell and Dr. Henry Malone officiating. Interment will follow at Liberty Hill/Taylor Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion Cloyce Taylor and daughter, Gay Barron and great-granddaughters, Sarah Woolf and Amy Smith. Survivors include sons, Dr. Henry Malone and wife Tina of Irvin, Texas; Tommy Malone and wife Helen of Carrollton, GA; and daughters Gloria Spencer and husband John of Smyrna, GA; Macelle Smith and husband Tracy of Ruston, LA; and son-in-law Don Barron of Farmerville, LA. She also leaves behind 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. Pallbearers will be Bill Halley, Casey Halley, Mickey Halley, Jr., Pete Taylor, Mickey Turner, Don Nyegaard, Ron Barron, James Lonnie Ward. Honorary pallbearers will be Don Barron, Tracy Smith, Randy Smith, Dr. Wayne Smith, Rodney Smith, Bart Malone, David Vincent, and Tony Moody. Memorials may be made to the Pilots for Patients, Salem Baptist Church and American Cancer Society. Visitation will be held Friday, June 27, 2008 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA

Alex Brown, 87
Alex Brown of West Monroe, a retired maintenance worker for a trucking company, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

David West Barmore, 76
BERNICE — David West Barmore, a General Motors retiree, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Hopewell Baptist Church, Dubach. Visitation is noon Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Robbie Davis, 83
BASTROP — Robbie Davis, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Henry V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop.

James P. Derrick, 93
DELHI — James P. Derrick, formerly of Bastrop and retired from International Paper Co., died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Ernestine T. Elmore, 87
CALHOUN — Ernestine Taylor Elmore, a food service worker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Young's Chapel, Calhoun. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Connie Ann Gilley, 53
BASTROP — Connie Ann Gilley, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery, Collinston.

Jacob Green, 57
STRONG, Ark. — Jacob Green, a mill worker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Jessie Green, 72
COLUMBIA — Jessie Green, retired from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Brownville Baptist Church, Columbia. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Barbara Harris, 76
RAYVILLE — Barbara Harris, a retired Richland Parish schoolteacher, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 6:30-8 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial will be in the Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Edna E. Jackson, 72
FARMERVILLE — Edna E. Jackson, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Olandry E. Kenney Sr., 74
FERRIDAY — Olandry Emmett Kenney Sr., a retired contractor, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. Friday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Central Cemetery, Wisner.

Margie Acree Littleton, 80
POINT — Margie Acree Littleton, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Providence Baptist Church, Point. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Acree Cemetery.

Pearlie C. Meredith, 67
WINNFIELD — Pearlie C. Meredith, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Cross Roads Cemetery.

Gloria Burley Parker, 64
VIDALIA — Gloria Burley Parker, a real estate agent and beautician, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Tommy Payton, 34
Tommy Payton of Monroe, a professional mower, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time. Burial will be in City Cemetery, Monroe.

Vaughn L. Phelps, 87
Vaughn L. Phelps of Monroe, a retired home improvement business owner, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Feazel Chapel, West Monroe. Burial will be in Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Farmerville, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Clifford Ellie Tharp, 77
Clifford Ellie Tharp, retired from the Monroe Fire Department, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at New Light Baptist Church, Prairie Road, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Beavers Jr., John: 11 a.m. Friday, St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Carter, Allie Mae Moss: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Downsville.
Clark, Addie Louise: 10 a.m. today, New Hope Baptist Church near Crowville.
James, Shirley: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, North Star Church, Lake Providence.
Jenkins, Jerry: noon Friday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Jones, Willie Kelly: 1 p.m. Saturday, The Ministers Institute, Eudora, Ark.
Kelly, Miracle G'Tae: 1 p.m. Sunday, Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium.
Payton, Tommy: 3 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Swann, Janet Bailey: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. David's Episcopal Church, Richmond, Va

June 27 , 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

HELEN VIRGINIA HALES Cox Funeral HOme Bastrop, LA Funeral services for Helen Virginia Hales age 91 will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, June 28, 2008 at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop, Louisiana with Rev. Bill Dye officiating. Interment will be in the Loch Arbor Cemetery, Swartz, Louisiana. Visitation will be Friday June 27, 2008 from 5:00 PM til 8:00 PM at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop, Louisiana. Mrs. Hales was a resident of Bastrop, Louisiana and past resident of Swartz, Louisiana for many years. She was a member of First Baptist Church , Swartz, and was a loving supporter of her church, community and family. Mrs. Hales was preceded in death by her late husbands, Luke Hales , Drew Takewell, and Marshal Dewitt Case, Sr. A daughter, Eva Jean Elahi, her parents, Frank E. and Pearl Lee, and 3 sisters and 6 brothers. She is survived by 2 sons, Noah C. Case & wife Joyce , Monroe, LA and Marshal Case, Jr. & wife Jean, Cottonwood, AZ 8 Grandchildren and numerous great and great great grandchildren. 3 brothers, Tommy Lee, Clinton, AR Dan Lee, Bastrop, Louisiana, and Ed Lee, Monroe, LA sister, Eva Mae Puckett, Monroe, LA, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be: Arthur Cheek, David Pigg, Kyle Crockett, Jimmy Crockett, Mike Smith, Jerod Smith.

MARGIE ACREE LITTLETON Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral Services for Margie Acree Littleton, 80, of Downsville, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, June 28, 2008 at Providence Baptist Church in Point, LA with Rev. Louis Bartet officiating. Interment will follow in Acree Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Margie was born on October 9, 1927 in Point, LA and passed away at her residence in Point, LA on June 24, 2008. She was a member of Providence Baptist Church in Point, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband Cecil Littleton, son, John Littleton and daughter, Shirley Ann Littleton. Survivors include her daughters, Anita Littleton of Downsville, LA; Susie Daniels of Enid, OK; and son, James Littleton of Downsville, LA; sisters Ann Whitehead and husband Ralph of West Monroe, LA; Bea Thornton and husband Herbert of Minden, LA; brothers, Fred Acree and wife Joyce of Longview, TX; James Acree of Downsville, LA; 8 grandchildren, Josh Littleton, Cecil Littleton, Tony Littleton, Rhonda Colquette, Randy Littleton, Chad Moore, Eric Moore, Cody Daniels, 7 great-great grandchildren, Sarah Brownlee, Stephanie Brownlee, A.J. Moore, Dylan Moore, Rachel Littleton, Gretchen Littleton and Ephraim Littleton and other family members and friends. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 27, 2008 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Pallbearers will be: Tony Littleton, Cecil Littleton, Joshua Littleton, Chad Moore, Eric Moore, and Cody Daniels. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

MR. ALEX BROWN Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral service for Mr. Alex Brown, 87 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 28, 2008 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Rev. Clyde Grayson will officiate. Interment to follow at Monroe Memorial Park Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Brown was born January 21, 1921 in Hebert, LA and passed away June 23, 2008 in West Monroe. Mr. Brown is survived by his wife, Eva Brown; 4 children; April Worley and husband Steve, Austin Brown and wife Glenda, Diane Kitchen and husband Mark, and James Brown; 3 step-children; James Wade and wife Shawn , Betty Massey and husband Darryl, Salvatore Patricola; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Friday, June 27, 2008 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

John Beavers Jr., 93
John Beavers Jr. of Monroe, a lawn care worker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. today at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Rosie Bell, 100
Rosie Bell of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Antonio Bryant, 25
CANTON, Miss. — Antonio Bryant died Tuesday. Services are noon Saturday at Locust Grove Baptist Church, Vicksburg, Miss. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Vicksburg, Miss.

Alice N. R. Clark, 73
Alice Nell Reynolds Clark of West Monroe, a retired librarian, died Thursday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Henry D. Coffey, 53
Henry Dewayne Coffey of Monroe, a baker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Tabernacle Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Burlion Diffey, 85
JONESBORO — Burlion Diffey died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Springhill Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Leon Gilley, 89
MANGHAM — Leon Gilley, a welder and farmer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Mattie Mae Golston, 85
TALLULAH — Mattie Mae Golston died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.

Jessie Green, 72
COLUMBIA — Jessie Green, a retired Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development employee, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church, Columbia. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Houston Harrison, 81
Houston Harrison of West Monroe, a retired service station owner and operator, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Spillers Cemetery near Downsville.

Buron D. Jeffcoat, 88
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Buron Dewell Jeffcoat, a carpenter, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Dubach. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery.

Petrina Marsala, 79
Petrina Marsala of Monroe, a retired Bancroft Bag employee, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Carole Ann Mejias, 55
WINNSBORO — Carole Ann Mejias, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

R. 'PeeWee' Miller, 73
Robert "PeeWee" Miller of West Monroe, a construction worker, died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Peniel Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Loch Arbor Cemetery, Swartz.

Louise A. Newton, 85
FARMERVILLE — Louise Armstrong Newton, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

W. Allen Reitzell, 50
BASTROP — W. Allen Reitzell, a retired construction worker, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

'Dickey' Robinson, 59
Richard "Dickey" Russell Robinson of Monroe, a KNOE TV director/producer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Robert L. Sherman, 54
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Robert Lee Sherman, a truck driver, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Ray Spell, 91
NATCHITOCHES — Rev. Ray Spell, a minister, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Old Ansley Community Church near Quitman. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in church cemetery.

Julia S. Stubbs, 96
Julia Lee Slaughter Stubbs of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Old Monroe City Cemetery. Visitation is 9-10:15 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Henry Williams, 87
RUSTON — Henry Williams, a retired carpenter, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Peter Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Barmore, David West: 1 p.m. Saturday, Hopewell Baptist Church, Dubach."
Brown, Alex: 10 a.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Carter, Allie Mae Moss: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Downsville.
Davis, Robbie: 10 a.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Elmore, Ernestine Taylor: 1 p.m. Saturday, Young's Chapel, Calhoun.
Gilley, Connie Ann: 10 a.m. Saturday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Harris, Barbara: 11 a.m. Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville.
James, Shirley: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, North Star Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Jenkins, Jerry: noon today, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Jones, Willie Kelly: 1 p.m. Saturday, The Ministers Institute, Eudora, Ark.
Kelly, Miracle G'Tae: 1 p.m. Sunday, Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium.
Kenny Sr., Olandry Emmett: 3 p.m. today, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Littleton, Margie Acree: 2 p.m. Saturday, Providence Baptist Church, Point.
Parker, Gloria Burley: 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Swann, Janet Bailey: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. David's Episcopal Church, Richmond, Va.

June 28, 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ALICE NELL REYNOLDS CLARK Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Alice Nell Reynolds Clark, 73, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday June 29, 2008 in Feazel Chapel at First Baptist Church in West Monroe with Rev. Dwight Munn officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Mrs. Clark died June 26, 2008 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of West Monroe and the Agape Sunday School Class. Mrs. Clark graduated from Louisiana College in 1957 and was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma. She was an educator and Librarian at Kiroli Elementary in West Monroe for many years. Survivors include her husband of 50 years Gilbert Wayne Clark; children, David Wayne Clark and wife Kim of West Monroe, Dale Clark and wife Melanie of West Monroe; brother, Claude Perry Reynolds and wife Maria and their daughter Petra Ahrens of Irving, Texas; grandchildren, Megan Clark and Brianne Clark; step grandchildren, Jonathan Teel, and Jessica Roy. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Saturday June 28, 2008 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Library of West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

GARVIS TAYLOR Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home Natchitoches, LA Funeral service for Garvis Taylor will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 1, 2008 in Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church with Rev. Wade DeCosta officiating. Burial will be in Pardee Cemetery under the direction of Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home of Natchitoches, LA. Visitation will be Monday, June 30, 2008 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM and on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 from 8:00 AM until 10:00 AM in the funeral home. Mr. Taylor, 73, of Campti, LA, died Thursday, June 26, 2008, in his residence at Campti, LA. He was a native of Downsville, LA. He was a retired building superintendent for BAS Construction. He was a member of Our Lady Of The Rosary Catholic Church on Black Lake. He was preceded in death by his father, James Sherwood Taylor; two brothers-in-law, Andrew Istre and Mack Stancil He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Cathy Woods Taylor; of Campti, LA; mother, Pauline Bearden Taylor of West Monroe, LA; five daughters, Suzette Rowell and husband Johnny of Bakersfield, CA, Teresa Cone and husband Scott of Mount Dora, FL, Kimberly Smith and husband Justin of Campti, LA, Molly Meshell and husband Leonard of Campti, LA, and Laura Simmons of Natchitoches, LA; five sons, Willis 'Buddy' Taylor and wife Betty of Farmerville, LA, Mark Taylor and wife Trish of Bakersfield, CA, Jamie Taylor and wife Stefanie of Farmerville, LA, Cecil Hinds and wife Ashley of Bossier City, LA, and James Hinds and wife Regina of Natchitoches, LA; twenty one grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren; two sisters, Sue Istre of West Monroe, LA and Jean Smith and husband Deuel of West Monroe, LA. Pallbearers will be Jason Powell, Michael Simmons, James Hinds, Bruce Patton, Kenneth Simmons, and Dusty Freemyer. Honorary pallbearers will be Pat Pardee, Cecil Hinds, Jimmy Stancil, and Dennis Boyette. Memorials may be made to Our Lady of the Rosary Building Fund, 119 Tally Street, Campti, La. 71411 For online condolences please visit us at www. blanchardstdenis funeralhome.com

RICHARD "DICKEY" RUSSELL ROBINSON Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Memorial services for Mr. Richard "Dickey" Russell Robinson, 59, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, June 29, 2008, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Weldon Bares and Rev. Joe Soloman officiating. Mr. Robinson was born on December 23, 1948 in Camden, AR to Russell R. and Helen Harvey Robinson and passed away Thursday, June 26, 2008, at St. Francis Medical Center. He moved from Camden to Monroe in 1954 where he was educated in Monroe School System, graduated from Neville High School in 1966, and received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism and TV from Northeast University in 1970. Mr. Robinson was employed by KNOE-TV for forty-one years, primarily in production. Mr. Robinson was predeceased by his parents, step-parents, Emma Lee Robinson of Camden, AR and Jesse O. Portman of Monroe; sister, Mary A. Robinson of Camden, AR; paternal grandparents, Eddie P. and Jewel Starnes Robinson of Camden, AR; maternal grandparents, Con C. and Olive Henry Harvey of Bluff City, AR. Survivors include his daughter, Larke M. Robinson of Farmerville, LA; son, Richard Ryan Robinson and wife Amanda of Keller, TX; brothers, Steven R. Robinson and wife Linda of Vail, AZ, and Johnny O. Portman and wife Janet of Monroe; sisters, Martha H. Hicks and husband Charles of Conway, AR, Mickie Roberts and husband Jimmy of Ringgold, LA, and Anne McLarty of Baton Rouge, LA; special friend, Ruby Harris; plus a host of friends and co-workers from KNOE-TV. Visitation will be Sunday from 12:00 Noon until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

THELMA EVELYN MARCUM Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Thelma Evelyn Marcum, 86, of West Monroe will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday, June 29, 2008 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Minister Ray Geiger officiating. Interment will follow at Providence Cemetery in Pine Bluff, AR. Mrs. Marcum, born January 31, 1922 in Humphrey, AR, fell asleep in death on June 27, 2008 after a brief illness. Her main concern in life was sharing her joy about the good news of God's Kingdom with neighbors she met in the ministry work as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. She had been associated with the local congregation in West Monroe for the past 25 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Alta Caple; and daughter, Edwina Simpson. Survivors include her husband of 68 years, John W. Marcum; sons, Jack Marcum of Calhoun, Carroll Marcum of Lascassas, TN and Patrick Marcum of West Monroe; five grandchildren, Derek Marcum, Michael Marcum, and Jessica Croswhite, Joseph Marcum and Bryan Marcum; ten great grandchildren,; sister, Fern Smith of Santa Rosa, CA; and many loving nieces, nephews, and close friends. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Evelyn, though now asleep in death, looked forward to the promised resurrection in God's kingdom arrangement. Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live. Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; John 5:25, 28, 29 Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

Freddie E. Bynum, 67
Freddie Earl Bynum of Monroe, a chemical operator, died Thursday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Buron D. Jeffcoat, 88
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Buron Dewell Jeffcoat, a carpenter, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Dubach. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Bernice, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Petrina Marsala, 79
Petrina Margaret Marsala of Monroe, a retired Bancroft Bag employee, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday with vigil wake services at 6 p.m. at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Lela Matthews, 63
Lela Matthews of West Monroe, a retired accountant, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Ouachita Baptist Church. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until service time. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Thomas Nale, 79
FARMERVILLE — Thomas Nale, retired from Union Parish Landfill, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Birds Chapel Methodist Church, Truxno. Visitation is 3 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Ben L. Rainwater, 83 Ruthanne Rainwater, 64
OAK GROVE — Ben Lewis Rainwater, a minister, and his wife, Ruthanne Rainwater, a grocery store owner/operator, have died. Ruthanne died Tuesday followed by Ben Rainwater on Thursday at West Carroll Care Center in Oak Grove. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Tensas Cemetery, Newellton.

Eulas B. Walters, 88
Eulas B. Walters of Monroe, retired field worker for Mid Louisiana Gas, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Barmore, David West: 1 p.m. today, Hopewell Baptist Church, Dubach.
Bell, Rosie: 11 a.m. today, St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Brown, Alex: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Bryant, Antonio: noon today, Locust Grove Baptist Church, Vicksburg, Miss.
Carter, Allie Mae Moss: 11 a.m. today, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Downsville.
Coffey, Henry Dewayne: 2 p.m. today, Tabernacle Baptist Church, Monroe.
Davis, Robbie: 10 a.m. today, New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Elmore, Ernestine Taylor: 1 p.m. today, Young's Chapel, Calhoun.
Gilley, Connie Ann: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Golston, Mattie Mae: 11 a.m. today, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Green, Jessie: 1 p.m. today, St. Paul Baptist Church, Columbia.
Harris, Barbara: 11 a.m. today, Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville.
James, Shirley: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, North Star Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Jeffcoat, Duron Dewell: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Chruch, Dubach.
Jones, Willie Kelly: 1 p.m. today, The Ministers Institute, Eudora, Ark.
Kelly, Miracle G'Tae: 1 p.m. Sunday, Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium.
Littleton, Margie Acree: 2 p.m. today, Providence Baptist Church, Point.
Miller, Robert "Pee Wee": 3 p.m. today, Peniel Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Reitzell, W. Allen: 1 p.m. Monday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Sherman, Robert Lee: 10 a.m. today, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Spell, Ray: 10 a.m. today, Old Ansley Community Church near Quitman.
Swann, Janet Bailey: 11 a.m. today, St. David's Episcopal Church, Richmond, Va.
Williams, Henry: 2 p.m. Sunday, St. Peter Baptist Church, Ruston.

June 29 , 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ELVY HALLEY MOORE CAMPBELL 03/21/31 - 06/29/07 To Our Dearest Mother on the Anniversary date of your death. We miss you so much, your warm hugs, contaigeous laughter, warm words of encouragement in your familiar voice, your ever constant support of life itself - you had a song for every circumstance, we miss you so much - but we know we will see you again - your ever in our thoughts, glimpes of you in our dreams - We will love you forever Momma Ron, Mike, Russell, Donna and Marianne

EULAS B. WALTERS Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Eulas B. Walters, 88, of Monroe, will be Monday, June 30th, 2008, at 10:00AM in the Chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Rev. Neil Everett officiating. Interment will follow in Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. A native of Baskin, LA, Mr. Walters was born August 22nd, 1919, son of the late John E. and Eula Freeman Walters. He was a US Army veteran of World War II, a retired field worker for Mid Louisiana Gas Company in Fairbanks and a member of Fairbanks Baptist Church. Survivors include his beloved wife of 63 years, Velma Hoyt Walters; 3 children, John Walters and wife, Kathy, Nelda Stewart and husband Jimmy, and Jenell Williams and husband, Darrell; 8 grandchildren, Steve and Scott Stewart, Linda, Melissa, John Randal and Jennifer Walters, Monica Singleton and Chad Stout; and 12 great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Steve and Scott Stewart, Chad and Ronald Stout, John Randal Walters, and Brad Singleton. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 4:00PM to 6:00PM and Monday morning from 9:00AM to service time in the Chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 1200 Lamy Lane, Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be made to the family at kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

GARVIS TAYLOR Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home Natchitoches, LA Funeral service for Garvis Taylor will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 1, 2008 in Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church with Rev. Wade DeCosta officiating. Burial will be in Pardee Cemetery under the direction of Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home of Natchitoches, LA. Visitation will be Monday, June 30, 2008 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM and on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 from 8:00 AM until 10:00 AM in the funeral home. Mr. Taylor, 73, of Campti, LA, died Thursday, June 26, 2008, in his residence at Campti, LA. He was a native of Downsville, LA. He was a retired building superintendent for BAS Construction. He was a member of Our Lady Of The Rosary Catholic Church on Black Lake. He was preceded in death by his father, James Sherwood Taylor; two brothers-in-law, Andrew Istre and Mack Stancil He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Cathy Woods Taylor; of Campti, LA; mother, Pauline Bearden Taylor of West Monroe, LA; five daughters, Suzette Taylor Rowell and husband Johnny of Bakersfield, CA, Teresa Taylor Cone and husband Scott of Mount Dora, FL, Kimberly Smith and husband Justin of Campti, LA, Molly Meshell and husband Leonard of Campti, LA, and Laura Simmons of Natchitoches, LA; five sons, Willis 'Buddy' Taylor and wife Betty of Farmerville, LA, Mark Taylor and wife Trish of Bakersfield, CA, Jamie Taylor and wife Stefanie of Farmerville, LA, Cecil Hinds and wife Ashley of Bossier City, LA, and James Hinds and wife Regina of Natchitoches, LA; twenty one grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren; two sisters, Sue Istre of West Monroe, LA and Jean Smith and husband Deuel of West Monroe, LA. Pallbearers will be Jason Powell, Michael Simmons, James Hinds, Bruce Patton, Kenneth Simmons, and Dusty Freemyer. Honorary pallbearers will be Pat Pardee, Cecil Hinds, Jimmy Stancil, and Dennis Boyette. Memorials may be made to Our Lady of the Rosary Building Fund, 119 Tally Street, Campti, La. 71411 For online condolences please visit us at www. blanchardstdenisfuneralhome.com

HAROLD WILLIAM COPELAND Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA A private family Memorial service will be held for Mr. Harold William Copeland, 68, of Slidell, LA. Mr. Copeland died on Monday, June 23, 2008, in the East Carroll Parish Hospital in Lake Providence, LA after a lengthy illness, He was born October 26, 1939 to the late Thelma Homer "Fellie" Copeland and Tuggie Coats "Coot" Copeland both born in Richland Parish. He served his country during Vietnam Conlflict and also was a LSU graduate with a degree in chemical engineering after which he worked in the Petroleum Industry for many years before he retired. He is survived by his wife Linda Livingston Copeland and their son Gregory Wade Copeland of Slidell, LA; two grandchildren, Briana Alexis Copeland and Cameron Brooke Copeland both of Orlando, FL. ; two brothers, DeWayne Copeland of Shreveport, LA and Tommy H. Copeland of Monroe, LA, as well as one sister Yvonne Copeland Williams of Columbia, LA. Online condolences may be made at www. mulhearnfuneralhome.com

JACK LESLIE HARVEY Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Funeral services for Jack Leslie Harvey Age 52 of Hebert will be held 10AM Monday June 30, 2008 from the Columbia Chapel of Riser Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Wright officiating. Interment will follow in the Bethany Cemetery at Hebert. Jack Leslie Harvey was born on February 4, 1956 at Amarillo , Texas to Jack and Faye (Shipp) Harvey. He passed from this life on Friday June 27, 2008 at his residence following a brief illness. Leslie was a very kind and giving individual. He had been a Driller for Santa Fe Oil and Gas Company and had also farmed a lot of years in the Columbia area. He was a 1974 Graduate of Caldwell Parish High School Survivors include his father & mother Jack and Faye Shipp Harvey. Son, Brandon Harvey & companion Paula Hardwick of Nashville, TN, Two daughters-Brandy Harvey & companion Jeff Culpepper of West Monroe and Melissa Harvey & companion Mark Miley of Monroe. His sister-Cindy Mullenix and husband Dennis of Hebert. Brother- Marty Harvey and wife Melissa of Hebert. His granddaughter Madison Hern. Also Leslie's special friend Doris"Big Mamma" Bradley of Monroe. Pallbearers include Danny Emmons, Brenda Brasington, Darrin Shipp, Rod Shipp, Heath Mott, and Larry Mullenix. Honorary pallbearers will be Luther Nowland Howard, Louis Mullenix, Donald Weed, Kenny Womack, David Walters, and Pete Lively. Friends may sign our online registryat riserfuneralhomes.com

MR. LEON GILLEY Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Funeral Services for Mr. Leon Gilley, age 89, of Mangham, LA will be held on Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at 10:00 AM at Bethlehem Baptist Church near Mangham, LA with Rev's David Shirley, Paul Kolb, and John Holdiness III, officiating. Interment will follow in Gwin Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville, LA. Mr. Leon was born on January 9, 1919 in Mangham, LA and passed away on June 26, 2008, and was a life-long resident of Mangham. After attending Mangham High School, Mr. Gilley enlisted in the United States Army during World War II. After his service was completed, he returned to Monroe and met the love of his life, Christyne Monroe Gilley. They were wed on July 15, 1950 and were married for 58 years. Mr Leon and Mrs. Christyne opened Gilley's of Alto, a general store, in 1956 and ran it for 31 years. Mr. Leon was a cotton farmer and welder all of his life until he became ill. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Carrie Gilley, brother, George Lee Gilley, and son, Craig Gilley. Survivors include: Wife: Christyne Monroe Gilley of Mangham, LA; Granddaughters: Tashia Gilley Osborn and husband Chad of West Monroe, Tara Gilley Knight and husband Robert of Monroe, and Tabitha Gilley of West Monroe; Daughter-in-Law: Sherrie McCraw and husband Rusty of West Monroe; 2 Great-Grandsons: Tristen Osborn and Christian Knight; 2 Brothers: Freddie Gilley and wife Dot of Mangham, and Bobby Gilley and wife Alice of Corpus Christi, TX. Pallbearers will be: Ronnie Gilley, Tommy Kelly, Donnie Gilley, Adam Robinson, Dock Hill and Billy Joe Remore. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 30, 2008 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Rayville, LA. Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

PETRINA MARGARET MARSALA Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Petrina Margaret Marsala, 79, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, June 30, 2008, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church with Msgr. Edmund Moore officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Marsala passed away Thursday, June 26, 2008, at St. Francis Medical Center. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, an avid bowler, loved sewing, quilting, and reading. She was retired from Bancroft Bag in West Monroe. Mrs. Marsala was preceded in death by parents, Frank and Marie Sauro Alfano; two brothers, Tommy and Joe Alfano; and two sisters, Josephine Alfano and Elizabeth Tecetta. Survivors include her husband of fifty-nine years, Joseph A. Marsala; brothers, Frank Alfano and wife Sara Ann, Alfanso "Bubby" Alfano and wife Dorothy, and sister-in-law, Carmelina Alfano, all of Birmingham, AL; sons, Joseph Marsala, Jr of Ruston, Frank J. Marsala of West Monroe, Paul Marsala of West Monroe, Charles Marsala of Cartersville, GA, and Vincent Marsala of West Monroe; daughters, Mary Hern of Monroe, Tina Murphy of Marion, AR, Patricia Reeves of Monroe, and Joanne Griffin of Montgomery, AL; twenty grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Keith Murphy, Kevin Murphy, Danny Reeves, Jr., Richard Reeves, Michael Reeves, Joey Marsala, Frank Marsala, Jr., and Christopher Hern. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM and a Vigil Wake Service at 6:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

James Banks, 66
James Banks of West Monroe, a truck driver, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Juanita Brown, 71
TALLULAH — Juanita Brown died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Alice Nell Reynolds Clark, 73
Alice Nell Reynolds Clark of West Monroe, a librarian, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church of West Monroe. Visitation begins at 1 p.m.

Mollie Barnes Gibson, 93
Mollie Barnes Gibson, a retired bus driver, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Archie Duke Holloway, 83
RUSTON — Archie Duke Holloway died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Rock Corner Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston.

Deborah Kay Johnson, 55
WISNER — Deborah Kay Johnson, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation begins at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Central Cemetery.

Ludmilla Bellucci McDonald, 80
Ludmilla Bellucci McDonald of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Thelma Evelyn Marcum, 86
Thelma Evelyn Marcum of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Richard Allen 'Rick' Mobley, 56
Richard Allen "Rick" Mobley of West Monroe, a computer technician, died Friday. Services are 4 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation begins at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Ball Cemetery.

Pamela Sue Dollar Nappier, 53
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — Pamela Sue Dollar Nappier, a medical technician, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mangham Assembly of God Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial will be in Gwin Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Richard E. Ogden, 84
HARRISONBURG — Richard E. Ogden, owner/operator of R.E.O. Welding, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Kidron Baptist Church. Visitation will be until time for services. Burial will be in Harrisonburg Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Dwight E. Owens, 98
Dwight E. Owens of West Monroe, a dairy farmer and carpenter, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Richard R. 'Dickey' Robinson, 59
Richard Russell "Dickey" Robinson, a KNOE-TV director/producer, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation begins at noon.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Bynum, Freddie Earl: 2:30 p.m. today, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
James, Shirley: 2:30 p.m. today, North Star Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Kelly, Miracle G'Tae: 1 p.m. today, Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium.
Marsala, Petrina Margaret: 10 a.m. Monday, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Monroe.
Nale, Thomas: 2 p.m. today, Birds Chapel Methodist Church, Truxno.
Rainwater, Ben Lewis: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Rainwater, Ruthanne: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Reitzell, W. Allen: 1 p.m. Monday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Williams, Henry: 2 p.m. today, St. Peter Baptist Church, Ruston

June 30 , 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

DWIGHT E. OWENS Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral service for Mr. Dwight E. Owens, 98, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday July 1, 2008 at Cypress Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Eubanks officiating. Interment will follow at Cypress Baptist Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mr. Owens was a lifetime member of Cypress Baptist Church where he was ordained as a deacon in 1957. He served as a Men's Sunday School teacher for over 30 years. Dwight served on the Ouachita Parish School Board for 18 years serving as President and Vice President. He was a lifetime member of the PTA. Mr. Owens was a self-employed Dairy Farmer and Carpenter. Mr. Owens is preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Owens; parents, Dan and Jettie McGrew Owens; daughter, Nannette Owens Brown; daughter in-law, Sally Owens; sisters, Lorene Crawford, Gertie Green and Gartha Waggoner; brothers, Hilton Owens, Ivan Owens, and Guy Owens. Survivors include sons, Rabeon and wife Anna, Charles (Bill) and wife Janet, and Tom and wife Peggy; son in-law, Maxwell Brown and wife Margie; grandchildren, Mike Brown, Lori Roberts, Steve Brown, Kenny Brown, Randy Owens, Lisa Heckford, Don Owens, Scott Owens, Laron Owens, Tim Owens, and Brian Owens; 21 great grandchildren; sister, Lela Head; and brother, John Owens. Pallbearers will be Mike Brown, Steve Brown, Randy Owens, Scott Owens, Tim Owens, Brian Owens, Laron Owens, and Kenny Brown. Honorary pallbearers are Don Owens, Jerry Roberts, Wayne Heckford, Freddie McVay, Frankie McVay, and the Deacon Body of Cypress Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Monday at Cypress Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Cypress Baptist Church. Online Condolence/Registry: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

JAMES WYLIE DANIEL Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral service for Mr. James Wylie Daniel, 65, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday July 1, 2008 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Larry Lanier officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mr. Daniel was a graduate of West Monroe High School and retired from BellSouth. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and reader. James served in Germany as a Sergeant in the United States Army. He was also a lifetime member of the NRA. He is preceded in death by his parents, James A. and Carrie Daniel. Survivors include his wife, Gloria Wales Daniel; daughter, Janna Graff and husband Tom; son, Nelson Daniel; grandchildren, Spencer, Wesley, and Landon Graff; and two cousins, Caldwell and Pearl Harris. Pallbearers are Ted Doughty, Robbie Ballard, Tony Peña, Andy Wales, Richard Guidry, and Jim Gentry. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online Condolence/Registry: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

LUDMILLA BELLUCCI MCDONALD Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Visitation for Ludmilla "Milly" Bellucci McDonald, age 80 of New Orleans, LA, will be held at Mulhearn Funeral Home from 4;00-6:00 PM, Thursday, July 3, 2008, with a service following the visitation. She is survived by two sons: Brian McDonald and wife Bz of Waco, Texas, and Robert McDonald of New Orleans; one daughter: Miriam Hinchliffe and husband Hal of Monroe; two brothers: Louis Bevel and wife Florence of Winnipeg, Canada, and Ivan Bevcic and wife Marica of Storje, Slovenia; five grandsons: Easton, Ore`, Brian Lawrence McDonald and Holton and Will Hinchliffe. Milly was born Ludmilla Bevcic in Trieste, Italy, on February 9, 1928 to Karolina and Franc Bevcic. She met Charlie McDonald while he was stationed in Trieste in 1953. They married and came to America. Milly was very proud to receive her GED and American citizenship. Although a heavy accent could be detected when she spoke English, if asked where she was from, her response would always be "America. I'm an American." The most important gift that Milly gave her children was the love of her culture and the knowledge of her language. She was born in a small village named Storje which is in the country of Slovenia. Slovenian was spoken at home as well as Italian, since the Italian border was only about five miles from home. The Bevcic family has been making Teran wine over 100 years. It is a wonderful part of our heritage. Working in Trieste, Italy, was an avenue in which Milly got to express her style in clothing, and she was always complimentary of those who wore fine clothing. She began collecting jewelry, and it was a fun hobby for her. Our home in New Orleans was always one that was open to traveling friends. The dinner table was a place where stories were told and memories were made. Milly was the family photographer and travel agent. Seeing the United States was a priority, and then the family traveled abroad. We never left home without fruit, snacks, and drinks. It was always an adventure with my family whether we were driving to Canada to see Uncle Louis' family or going to Destin or Grand Isle. Milly enjoyed life. She treasured her family and friends very much. We loved her and will miss her. "Zivio" Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

PAMELA SUE DOLLAR NAPPIER Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville, LA Services for Ms. Pamela Sue Dollar Nappier, age 53 of Broken Arrow, OK will be at 2:00 PM. Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at the Mangham Assembly of God Church in Mangham, LA with Rev. Calvin Stapp officiating. Interment will follow in Gwin Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville, LA. Ms. Nappier was preceded in death by her father, Loyce Dollar. She received her college degree when she was in her forties, having a GPA of 3.85. She was a medical technician and passed away on June 26, 2008. Survivors include: 2 Sons: Michael Everette Nappier of Swartz, LA. Shawn Randall Nappier of Swartz, LA. Mother: Loretta Lowery and father Royce Lowery of Mangham, LA. 4 Sisters: Joan Turnage and husband Larry of Farmerville, LA. Diane Hobson and husband Tommy of Sterlington, LA. Debbie Lowery and husband Ralph of Broken Arrow, OK. Debra Shipley and husband James of West Monroe, LA. Brother: Phillip Dollar and wife Christine of Longview, TX. 4 Grandchildren. A Host of Nieces and Nephews. Pallbearers will be: Erik Lowery, Marc Lowery, Brett Dollar, Jay Tee Dollar, Jonathan Overstreet and Justin Overstreet. Visitation will be Monday, June 30, 2008, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Mangham Assembly of God Church in Mangham, LA. Online Condolences may be made at www. mulhearnfuneral home.com

James Robin Antley, 46
James Robin Antley, also known as "Rock 'n' Roll Man," of Calhoun, a musician, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lynda Gayle Brown, 63
Lynda Gayle Brown, a homemaker, of West Monroe, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Jennie Reynolds Crump, 73
COLUMBIA — Jennie Reynolds Crump, operating partner with the Reynolds family partnership, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Leon Gilley, 89
MANGHAM — Leon Gilley, a cotton farmer and welder, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Bethlehem Baptist Church near Mangham. Burial will be in Gwin Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Leslie Harvey, 52
COLUMBIA — Leslie Harvey, an oilfield driller and farmer, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home. Burial will be in Bethany Cemetery, Hebert.

Alta Alyne Hemphill, 89
OAK GROVE — Alta Alyne Hemphill, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Goodwill Church of God, Goodwill. Burial will be in Red Wing Cemetery, Oak Grove. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Dorothy Kennedy, 90
START — Dorothy Kennedy, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Start Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Hubert Ray Rollinson Sr., 74
OAK GROVE — Hubert Ray Rollinson Sr., a merchant, died Saturday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Eulas Walters, 88
Eulas Walters of Monroe, a field worker for Mid-Louisiana Gas, died Saturday. Services will be 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Holloway, Archie Duke: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Rock Corner Baptist Church, Ruston.
Marsala, Petrina Margaret: 10 a.m. today, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Monroe.
Nappier, Pamela Sue Dollar: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Mangham Assembly of God Church.
Ogden, Richard E.: 2 p.m. today, Kidron Baptist Church, Harrisonburg.
Rainwater, Ben Lewis: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Rainwater, Ruthanne: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Reitzell, W. Allen: 1 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.