Aug - 2013 - Obituaries from The News-Star

Aug 1, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Daisy Bordelon Funeral services for Daisy Bordelon, 83, of Sterlington, LA will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, August 2, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA with Rev. Tracy Boyd officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mrs. Bordelon was born on March 24, 1930 in Warren, AR and passed away on July 30, 2013 in West Monroe, LA. She was a homemaker and a member of the Holiness Tabernacle of Sterlington. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delton Bordelon, Sr.; a son, Timmy Bordelon; her parents, Joe and Rachel Watson, Two brothers and 3 sisters. She is survived by three daughters, Betty Lee, Dana Griffin and husband, Tom, and Sandy Bordelon; two sons, Delton Bordelon, Jr. and Bobby Bordelon and wife, Terri; thirteen grandchildren; twenty two great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; five brothers and sisters and a number of nieces and nephews. Members of the family will serve as pallbearers: Johnny Glenn Lee, Clint Lee, Aaron Hough, Shane Hangartner, James T. Griffin, and Branson Bordelon. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, August 1, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 1, 2013

Nelda Annette Rogers Morgan February 26, 1938 - July 22, 2013 Monroe, LA Dear Nelda, I have rarely written you in our 56 years of marriage. I'm supposed to write an obituary but please think of this, my dear, as a love letter. By now you have had a glorious reunion with your parents, Norman and Inez Rogers as well as your sister, Norma Lucille. We who remain miss you. Especially your sister and best friend, Mary and her husband Jody Lofton, Monroe; their children, Michael, Sterlington, and Michelle, Youngstown, FL; and your daughters Cynthia Brennan, Slidell; and Denise Rainey, Monroe. Also, your grandchildren Carrie, New Orleans; Morgan, Lafayette; Jennifer and Allie, Monroe; Dakota, Slidell; and your great-grandson, Bradley, Monroe. We met on your 17th birthday - 1955. You and your ever present friends Carol and Sue had come from Waterproof to a basketball tournament in Ferriday. From Wisner I was there with two friends - looking for GIRLS. We spotted your trio and despite our best efforts, we were rejected. Nelda, for over 58 years I never knew what had happened next. A few days ago I spoke with Sue and she informed me that as I was walking away from you at that ball game, you pointed at me and said, "I'm going to marry him." June 1, 1957 we were wed. After four years of being as poor as church mice, we both received our teaching degrees from Northeast Louisiana State College (now ULM) and I was commissioned as a 2LT into the Army. Our income increased only slightly whereas our cost of living doubled. With your extraordinary sense of adventure for what lay ahead, that didn't really seem to matter. In our 22 years of military life you were our rock. We were stationed in five states as well as the Panama Canal Zone and West Germany. Again you were our rock, single-handedly holding the family together for two years while I served in Korea and Vietnam. Everywhere we lived you taught school - Fifth grade was your favorite. You were always a people person, genuinely interested in and comfortable around anyone. You were so good that Nelda's house was where everyone wanted to go for great food and socializing. Because of you our children grew up knowing that a happy home meant a home full of people and Laughter. Nelda, you were still an aggressive people person when we returned to Monroe for me to teach JROTC. You joined newcomers, volunteered at the hospital and the Council on Aging. While you loved playing bridge, most of all you simply loved people. Again, our home was full of people and Laughter. You loved your grandchildren and were deeply committed to their welfare. You were always involved at their schools checking on their progress. You must have gone on at least 100 field trips. They all knew that your love was complete and unconditional. Your selflessness was essential in their development as compassionate human beings. You were always there. You were always listening. Your last years were not so fine. The Stroke and the Cancer took a great toll. You were unable to do what you had always loved, to have lots of people around and to do for them. Anytime you began feeling sorry for yourself you recounted one of our many adventures in years past. Remember the waterfall in Switzerland? But that's another story. We miss you, but we also know you're sitting at a table with cards in your hand wondering - "Should I bid four hearts or three no trump?" I'm sure by now you already know if QVC delivers to Heaven and have enjoyed a dance or two with the angels. By the way, we are holding a memorial for you at 10 AM Friday, August 2, 2013. It will be held in the Sanctuary you found so peaceful at our church, the First United Methodist Church (FUMC), 3900 Loop Road, Monroe. Visitation will be at 9:30 in the Parlor. In your honor, in lieu of flowers a donation to the FUMC Outreach Ministries may be made. Well, my dear, so long for now. May you forever be surrounded by people and Laughter. Love, Glen Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 1, 2013 -

Mark Steven Tucker Funeral services for Mark Steven Tucker, 54, of Chatham, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, August 3, 2013, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Randy Lee officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Tucker, a brick mason, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at his residence. Survivors include his wife Melanie Norris Tucker; mother, Betty Tucker of Monroe; brother, Paul Tucker of Monroe; son, Charlie Tucker and wife Candace of Monroe; daughters, Amanda Morgan and husband Rusty of Shreveport; Kalee Tucker and Karly Tucker both of Chatham; grandchildren, Makala, Jade, Raegan, Allison, Brayden, and Caroline; mother and father-in-law, Carolyn and Savell Norris; and mother-in-law, Jane McKay. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Hospice Compassus. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 1, 2013

Earl Bain, 82 Earl Bain, a retired chemical engineer for IMC, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mark Bienz, 55 COLLINSTON – Mark Bienz, an employee of Ouachita Electric, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Loch Arbor Cemetery.

Ernestine Carter, 83 WINNSBORO – Ernestine Carter, a receptionist, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Gill First National Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Winnsboro Cemetery.

Charles B. Dyer, 61 Charles Bernard Dyer of Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday. Services are noon Saturday at Hester’s Central State Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Brenda Franklin, 49 GILBERT – Brenda Franklin, a house painter, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Charlie V. Gray, 81 JONESBORO – Charlie V. Gray of Campti, a maintenance supervisor, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Friday at Gayla Traina Cemetery, Jonesboro. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Thursday at Edmonds Funeral Home.

Leslie W. Gray, 75 Leslie William Gray of Monroe, a retired parts manager and convenience store owner, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, Swartz. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Patricia V. Hardman, 56 Patricia “Pat” Viola Hardman of Monroe, a retail store manager, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Bright Oak Baptist Church . Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester’s Central State Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Lee Roy McGrew, 91 Lee Roy McGrew of West Monroe, retired mill worker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Asbury United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Clayton Poston, 76 Clayton Poston, of Calhoun, a retired factory worker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Clyde Poston, 76 Clyde Poston, of Calhoun, a retired factory worker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Marcia S. Randall, 70 VIDALIA – Marcia Susan Randall died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Monterey Church of Christ, Monterey. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Ford Cemetery, Monterey, under the direction of Young’s Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Beverly Wilson, 56 TALLULAH – Beverly Wilson, utility service representative, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Previously acknowledged Davis Sr., Bobby “B.J.” : 2 p.m. Thursday, Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Dixon, Jean S. : 10 a.m. Thursday, Parkview Baptist Church, Monroe. Humphries, Shirley Brown: 10 a.m. Friday, Standard Baptist Church. Morgan, Nelda Annette Rogers: 10 a.m. Friday, First United Methodist Church, Monroe. Morris, Mary Elizabeth “Tippy”: 1 p.m. Saturday, Liberty Christian Center, Monroe. Watson, Jacquelyn “Jackie” Miller: 2 p.m. Sunday, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Monroe. Watson, Jeffery Wayne: 1 p.m. Thursday, St. Paul Baptist Church .

Aug 2, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Earl R. Bain Funeral services for Earl R. Bain, 82, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, August 3, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Mark Fenn will be officiating. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Bain was born February 6, 1931 in Chanute, Kansas and passed away July 31, 2013 in West Monroe. He loved his family, his church, photography, traveling and especially his cats. Mr. Bain retired from IMC after 34 years as an environmental engineer. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty. Mr. Bain is survived by his wife, Linda; children, Debra Flores and husband Rafael, Carolyn Warner and husband David; grandchildren, Stephen and Kaitlyn Foster, Lydia and Micah Flores; 4 step-children, 9 step-grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Friday, August 2, 2013 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 2, 201

Betty Jo Roberts Foster Funeral services for Betty Jo Roberts Foster, 78, formerly of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at Swartz First Assembly of God Church in Swartz, LA with Rev. Gerald Lewis officiating. Graveside services will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Betty Jo was born in Monroe, La on November 25, 1934 and passed away in Picayune, Ms on July 29, 2013. Betty was known to many as "Miss Betty". She cared for little ones in her home for over twenty years. Betty was a member of Swartz First Assembly of God Church and was a Mary Kay beauty Consultant. She loved her family, her church, baking and sewing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest T. "Bill Joe" Foster. Betty is survived by two of her siblings, Jim Roberts (Martha) and Peggy Hammond; her children, Dwaine Foster (Renee), John Foster (Kathy), Susan Sikut (Jeffrey), and Donna Foster; grandchildren, Keith Foster (Michelle), Kristen Head (Toby), Katy Ganey (Mark), Larry Foster (Becky), Lee Massey (Carol), Jared Massey (Magen), Lauren Massey (Lucas) and Janna Massey; great-grandchildren, Kelsey Foster, Abigail Head, Douglas, David and Dean Ganey, Ram and Bruin Foster, Layla, Noah Christopher Massey, Henry Carson Massey, Christopher Logan Massey and Neala Suhre; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, August 2, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 2, 2013

Clyde and Clayton Poston Funeral services for Clyde and Clayton Poston, 76 of Downsville, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 3, 2013 at Pleasant Valley Assembly of God. Rev. Norman Riordan will officiate. Interment will follow at Pleasant Valley Assembly of God Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Clayton and Clyde were born July 6, 1937 in Ouachita Parish and passed away July 31, 2013 in Downsville, LA. They were retired machinists and farmers and members of Pleasant Valley Assembly of God. Clayton was a veteran of the United States Army. Clayton and Clyde are preceded in death by their parents, Perry and Minnie Johnston Foster and a sister, Helen Virginia McKoin. Clyde and Clayton are survived by their sister, Dora Pouncey; 3 nieces, Elizabeth Pouncey, Patricia Pouncey and Gloria McKoin; great-niece, Mindy McKoin; brother-in-law, Joe Frank McKoin; nephew, Frankie McKoin and wife Judy; 2 great-nieces, Jason and Kristopher and several great-great nieces and nephews. Men of the church and community will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be Friday, August 2, 2013 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 2, 2013

Jacquelyn Miller Watson Memorial services for Mrs. Jacquelyn "Jackie" Miller Watson will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 4, 2013 at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Monroe, Louisiana under the guidance of her pastor, Brother John Mabray. Mrs. Watson was born January 8, 1925 in Farmerville, Louisiana and passed away July 27, 2013 in Monroe. Jackie graduated from Farmerville High School and business college in Monroe, moving on to work her entire business career with Commercial solvents, and retiring under International Mineral Company (IMC). Jackie has been a faithful and active member of her endearing Covenant Presbyterian Church, serving her Lord on several committees while continuously reaching out to and helping people in need. Jackie was a member of the Rose Society as well as many other community organizations and in her free time she sewed, cooked and spend time with others. Survivors include one brother, Hudson "Hub" Miller and wife Glenda of Monroe; one niece, Ava Stennett and husband DeWain; one nephew, Scott Miller and wife Renee'; one great niece, Lenzi Smith, and four great nephews, Baxter and Bailey Smith and Ben and Zack Miller. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ethan T. "Speedy" Watson; and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert "Hub" Miller of Farmerville, Louisiana. Memorials may be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church. Special thanks to Dr. Charles Morgan and staff. Also thanks go out to all the nurses that attended to my sister and the sitter. Published in The News Star on August 2, 2013

Vickie Antley, 72 DOWNSVILLE – Vickie Antley, a retired teacher, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount rat Baptist Church. Visitation will be 5 p.m. Friday until service time Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Elaine Beck, 66 SIMSBORO – Elaine Harvey Becks, a retired Grambling Laboratory School cafeteria manager, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Grambling. Visitation is 5:30-7 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Grambling Memorial Gardens.

Daisy Bordelon, 83 Daisy Bordelon of Sterlington died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Charlie Burks, 79 LAKE PROVIDENCE – Charlie Burks, a farmer, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at North Star Baptist church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home. Burial will be in Gaither Memorial Cemetery.

Lee Clay Sr., 77 HOUSTON – Lee Dell Clay Sr., formerly of Winnsboro, a truck driver, died July 25. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Holly Grove Cemetery, Wisner.

Kimberly Davis, 46 OAK GROVE – Kimberly Ann Davis, a hair dresser, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Burial will be in Redwing Cemetery.

Earnestine Dorsey, 70 RAYVILLE – Earnestine Dorsey, a homemaker, died July 25. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be at Pleasant Grove No. 1.

Brenda Franklin, 49 GILBERT – Brenda Sue Gilbert, a painter and homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Calvary Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.

Myrtle Haire, 93 RAYVILLE – Myrtle Brown Haire, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Brown Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is 9-10 a.m. saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Lone Cherry Cemetery, Mangham.

Edna Hearn, 89 CHATHAM – Edna Margaret “Margie” Hearn, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Chatham United Methodist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. Satuarday until service time at the church. Burail will be in Chatham Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboo.

David Jones, 77 BASTROP – David Jones died July 24. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at New Life Temple. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Betty McCoy, 83 GRAYSON – Betty June Bug McCoy, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Little Star Cemetery.

Gerald Morehead, 83 Gerald Morehead of West Monroe, a retired construction worker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lue Bertha Nabors, 86 PEMBROKE, Fla. – Lue Bertha Nabors, formerly of Talluah, a homemaker, died July 25. Arrangements are incomplete , 2013. Services are incomplete at this time under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Tavares Natt, 37 HERMITAGE, Tenn. – Tavares Natt, formerly of Mangham, an assistant manager of a grocery store, died Satuarday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Matthew Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation IS 5-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Clotile Pulluaim, 58 BASTROP – Clotile “Tile” Jones Pulluaim, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Cherry Hill Baptist Church No. 2 in Mer Rouge. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hester’s Central State Funeral Home. Mark Tucker, 54 CHATHAM – Mark Steven Tucker, a brick mason, died Wednesday. Services are 10: a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Previously acknowledged Carter, Ernestine : 2 p.m. Friday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Dyer, Charles Bernard : noon Saturday, Hester’s Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Gray, Charlie V.: 11 a.m. Friday, Gayla Traina Cemetery, Jonesboro. Hardman, Patricia (Pat) Viola : 11 a.m. Saturday, Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe. Humphries, Shirley Brown: 10 a.m. Friday, Standard Baptist Church. Morgan, Nelda Annette Rogers: 10 a.m. Friday, First United Methodist Church, Monroe. Morris, Mary Elizabeth “Tippy”: 1 p.m. Saturday, Liberty Christian Center, Monroe. Watson, Jacquelyn “Jackie” Miller: 2 p.m. Sunday, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Monroe.

Aug 3, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Vickie A. Antley Services for Mrs. Vickie A. "Nanny" Antley, age 72, of Downsville will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, August 3, 2013 at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church. Visitation will be held at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church on Friday, August 2, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. until time of service Saturday. Officiating will be Bro. Jerry Chapman, Bro. Tuck Roberts and Bro. Robbie Robinson. Burial will follow at Mt. Ararat Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Vickie was born on July 12, 1941 and resided in Downsville until she left peacefully to be with the Lord on August 1, 2013 due to a lengthy battle with cancer. Vickie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She was a lifetime member of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church of Downsville. As a retired school teacher, Vickie was well-known and respected throughout her career. She was a caring and reliable member of her community and dearly loved by all who knew her. Vickie loved spending time participating in church activities, taking trips with her sisters, and cooking dinner every Sunday for her family. Vickie is survived by her husband of 53 years, Jerry Antley of Downsville and four children: Terry Antley, Randy Antley, Sherri Banks, and Kristi & Brandon Wade; nine grandchildren: Casey Antley, Brandy Roton, Ashley Cannon, Brooke Antley, Jarrett Banks, Lesly Banks, Dylan Antley, Gavin Wade, and Austin Banks; six great-grandchildren: Blake Roton, Faith Antley, Gracie Roton, Reese Antley, Carrie Cannon, and Cooper Barkley. She is also survived by her siblings including Mike and Marsha Allen, Chloe Owens, LaRue and Edward Barton, Renee Allen, Howard and Sheree Allen, Ann and Kent Halley, and Lynette and Bubba Wade. In addition, she is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, special friends, and her adoring pet, Rascal. Vickie was preceded in death by her parents, J.V. and Nell Allen, and her brother, Jimmie Max Allen. Pallbearers will be her grandsons: Casey Antley, Jarrett Banks, Dylan Antley, Gavin Wade, and Austin Banks; and grandsons-in-law: Robbie Roton, Josh Cannon, and Jonathan Barkley. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Scott Barron and Dr. Floyd Jones for the dedication and care they showed our loved one. Mrs. Vickie A. Antley, "Nanny", was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by her family, friends, church, and community. Online messages for the family may be left at farrarfuneralhomeonline.com Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on August 3, 2013

Willene Finklea Funeral services for Mrs. Willene Finklea, 81, of Farmerville will be held at 2:00pm Sunday, August 4th at Farrar Funeral Home with Bro. Bob Jackson officiating. A private burial will be in Sardis Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mrs. Finklea, a retired ward clerk, passed away August 1, 2013. She was a Mother and Nana to many; a baseball and softball coach and a cheerleader coach. She was the first female to make All-State in basketball. Her favorite pastime was fishing and raising worms. And, she loved to crochet. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Marshall Finklea; parents, Cue & Onie Hicks; sister, Dot Taunton and son-in-law, Larry Stockle. Left to cherish her memory are her 5 sons: Ricky Finklea & wife, Roxanne, Randy Finklea & wife, Renee, Mark Finklea, Lane Finklea & wife, Kim, and Tracy Finklea & wife, Ann Marie; 4 daughters: Kay Stockle, Jane Gray & husband, Wayne, Missy Pylant & husband, Jamie, and Nancy Tyson & husband, Chuck; 2 brothers: Bobby Hicks & wife, Anita and Gary Hicks; 23 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers will be her sons and grandsons. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00pm Saturday at Farrar Funeral Home. Online messages for the family may be left at farrarfuneralhomeonline.com. Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on August 3, 2013

Myrtle Brown Haire Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Brown Haire, 93, of Rayville, LA will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 3, 2013 at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA with Rev. James Kitchens officiating. Burial will follow in the Lone Cherry Cemetery, Mangham, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Mrs. Myrtle Brown Haire passed away July 31, 2013, in Richardson Medical Center in Rayville, LA. She was born March 1, 1920, to the union of Monroe Edward Brown and Annie Adella Nobles Brown in Mangham, LA. Mrs. Haire was one of the most precious people you have ever known. She was loved deeply by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and anyone who knew her. Her quiet, pleasant demeanor made her a joy to be around. She cooked many meals for her family, their friends, and always had room for whoever showed up. When the children all came home, the beds, couches, and floors were filled to overflowing. She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Lee Haire; parents, Monroe and Adella Brown; brothers, Randle Rundell Brown; Edward Ray Brown; Ervin Gene Brown; Monroe Noble Brown; sisters, Myrtis Brown Flint and Pearlie Brown Weems; daughter, Marie Haire Morris; son-in-law, Earl Morris; daughter-in-law, Charlotte Shipley Haire; grandchildren, Steve Morris and Brian Ingram; and three great grandchildren. She is survived by a brother, Ervin Cecil Brown and wife, Beth of Baskin; sisters, Edna Mae Brown Southall of Archibald; Jewell Keauzie Brown Dear of Archibald; children, Joyce Haire Batey and husband, Dallas of Winnsboro; Faye Haire Stegall and husband, Bill of Oklahoma City; Thomas Edward "Bud" Haire of Rayville; Terry Haire and wife, Ramona of Rayville; 12 - grandchildren, 26 - great-grandchildren, 15 - great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers are her loving grandchildren and friends Visitation will be 9:00 AM till service time, Saturday, August 3, 2013 at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. To leave condolences for the family go to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on August 3, 2013

Gerald Morehead Funeral services for Gerald Morehead, 83, of West Monroe are scheduled for 3:00 PM, Sunday, August 4, 2013, at Kilpatrick's Funeral Home Chapel in West Monroe with Rev. Bill Strawbridge, Rev. Johnny Hankins, and Rev. Bo Horne officiating. Interment will follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Eros. Visitation will be held Saturday, August 3, 2013 from 5:00 until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mr. Morehead was born August 26, 1929 and, following a lengthy illness, passed away at his home surrounded by his wife and children Thursday, August 1, 2013. He served in the United States Navy Seabees during the Korean War and pursued a construction career following his discharge. He was a charter member of Woodlawn United Methodist Church and was a 32nd degree Mason and past Master of the Cadeville Lodge. He was also a former member of Scottish Rite. Gerald was an avid reader and loved everything outdoors - hunting, fishing, camping, gardening, and traveling with his wife and friends, especially in the western US. Mr. Morehead was preceded in death by his parents, "Pat" and Ruby Morehead, and his sister, Mardell Thompson. He is survived by his spouse, Beverly; two daughters, Cheryl Bell and husband Bill, and Pam Hankins and husband Johnny; son Scotty and wife Lynette; three grandchildren, Benjamin, Tommy and Jeffrey Morehead; three step grandchildren, Roxie Montalvan, Jon and Matt Hankins; two step great grandchildren, Case and Drew Hankins; sister Alda Fuller and husband Billy; several nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews, Benjamin and Jeffrey Morehead, Jon and Matt Hankins, and Bruce and Kevin Fuller. Honorary pallbearers are Tommy Morehead, and Stanley and Dale Thompson. The family would like to extend their appreciation to the nursing staff at Glenwood and Cornerstone Hospitals, Drs. Ron and Don Hammett, Dr. Virginia Gonzales, and St. Joseph's Hospice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 3, 2013

Gloria Madeline Simpson Gloria Madeline Simpson, 88, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013. Mrs. Simpson was born in Epps, Louisiana on August 27, 1924 to Deward Everette and Mazie Motley. She was a member of the College Place Baptist Church in Monroe, LA. Her passion in life was her family. Mrs. Simpson was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James T. Simpson, Jr. and sisters, Dru and Jean Motley. She is survived by her sons; Don Simpson and his wife, Laura of Corinth, MS and Gene Simpson and his wife, Frances of Highland Village, TX; daughter-in-law, Margaret Simpson of Corinth, MS, her sister, Jan Whitlock of Monroe, LA; three grandchildren, Angela and husband Drew Dickerson, Kate and husband Landon Tucker, and Ginger and husband Kendall Gregory; seven great grandchildren, and nephew, Scott Whitlock, as well as other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, 623 Highway 80 East, Monroe, Louisiana 71203, (318) 343-1511. Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home Lewisville, TX Published in The News Star on August 3, 2013

Sidney Keathley (Keath) Vosburg Sidney Keathley (Keath) Vosburg was born November 6, 1928 to the union of the late William Sidney and Mary Elizabeth Fulcher Vosburg and passed away August 1, 2013. Visitation will be Saturday August 3, 2013 from 5:30 - 8:00 PM with funeral services held Sunday, August 4, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Golden Funeral Home with Rev. Henry Stone officiating. Internment will be at the Mer Rouge Cemetery. Keath was an active member of Reily United Methodist Church, Collinston, LA. Keath graduated from Mer Rouge High School in 1946, which included 2 years of Cadet Officer Training School from Northeast Junior College in Monroe. Keath worked many jobs in various places before graduating high school and read water meters for Peoples Water Service after graduation. When the Monsanto Chemical Company explosion occurred in Texas City that same year, Keath began working for them as a labor foreman making $1 an hour. In 1948, he began as a pipe-fitter helper with the International Paper Company in Bastrop, worked at the Texarkana Mill, and retired in 1985 as Maintenance Superintendent at the Camden Mill. Keath was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Mt. Gerzim Lodge #54, Livingston Chapter #16, Morehouse Council #50, and a life-time member of the Camden #11 Free and Accepted Mason. Keath had a passion for travel, archeology, clock maintenance & repair, and gardening. He traveled to many countries and particularly enjoyed the Holy Lands and any place with ancient ruins, collecting artifacts along the way. After retiring, he began working on clocks and became the "go-to guy" for any clock repair. Keath is survived by his wife of 57 years, Monnie Pogue Vosburg, daughter Wendell Swopes and husband Floyd (Calhoun), wife's son Dennis Morris and wife Charlotte (Texarkana), daughter Kaye Mann (Crossett), daughter Kerry Baker and husband Bill (Bastrop), son Kelly Vosburg and wife Paula (Bastrop), grandchildren: Rachel Shackleford and husband Bryan (West Monroe), Christy Clark (Frisco, TX), Laura Fuentes (Ball), Shaye Sanburn (Ball), Mark Stubbs and wife Renee (Denham Springs), Chris Stephenson and wife Renee (Bastrop), Mandie Grimmett (Galveston), Nick Vosburg (Monroe), Neil Vosburg (Ruston), and a host of great and great, great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by grandchild, Ryan Vosburg, and sister, Jean Stump. Pallbearers: Jeff Shoemaker, Bryan Shackleford, Buddy Savage, Ed Justice, David Pipes and Jon Paul Carter. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Reily UMC, Collinston or charity of choice . Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop, LA Published in The News Star on August 3, 2013

June Ella Wolleson Funeral services for June Ella Wolleson 84 of Winnsboro Louisiana will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eric Day officiating. Interment will be at Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro, LA. Mrs. Wolleson passed away Thursday, August 1, 2013 in West Monroe, LA, she was a retired bookkeeper for Martin Brothers, and a member of Wayside Pentecostal Church where she dedicated many years of faithful service. Survivors include her son Warren Wolleson and wife Lawanna, a daughter; Pamela Lynch, 4 grandchildren; Katryn Overaker and husband Mark, Adam Wolleson and wife Kristie, Keith Lynch and wife Valorie, and Amber Lynch, 4 great grandchildren; Damian Lynch, Cody Lynch, Lexi Overaker, and Seth Wolleson. Pallbearers will be; Keith Lynch, Damian Lynch, Cody Lynch, Adam Wolleson, Michael Leake, and Bubba Toney. Honorary Pallbearers will be; Carlos Leake, Ralph Toney, Bill Toney, and Bernard Wolleson She was preceded in death by her parents; Charley and Irene Toney, Ada Toney, her husband Osee Wolleson, 4 brothers; Willie, Jesse, Sam and Junior Toney. Visitation will be Sunday 4:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro, LA. Special thanks to Carlos and Elaine Leake for their faithful care, and love for June. Please visit www.youngscommunity.com to sign the online register book Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on August 3, 2013

Aug 4, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Wilma Ray Kilpatrick Funeral services for Mrs. Wilma Brister Ray Kilpatrick, age 86, of Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, August 5, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe. Officiating will be her nephew, Rev. Phillip Palmertree. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe. Mrs. Kilpatrick was born January 26, 1927 in Poplar Creek, MS and passed away at her daughter's residence on August 2, 2013 in Monroe. Mrs. Kilpatrick was a member of First Baptist Church in Monroe and member of the Eastern Star and Home Extention Club. She was a retired sales clerk working at several department stores in Monroe. She was preceded in death by her two husbands, Donald Keith Ray and Travis H. Kilpatrick. Mrs. Kilpatrick is survived by her 3 children, Shirley Sanders and her, husband Billy, Mike Ray and Bill Ray and his wife, Tami; five grandchildren, Dr. Bohdi Sanders, Russ Sanders, Chad Sanders, Brandy May and William Ray Jr. and nine great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Douglas Brister, Chad Sanders, Patrick May, Tyler Sanders, Rick Williams and Billy Sanders. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M., Sunday, August 4, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe. Memorials may be made to The Louisiana Baptist Children's Home 7200 Desiard St. Monroe, LA 71203. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Homes Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 4, 2013

Susan Diane May Susan Diane May, 59, died July 22, 2013. A memorial service honoring her life will be held at a later time. Sue was born on June 8, 1954. She was an extremely caring and creative person and a talented musician. An accomplished pianist, Sue enjoyed playing for others, even after it became difficult for her to practice and perform. She worked as a bookkeeper for many years before developing health problems. Susan was preceded in death by her mother and step-father, Jane L. and Jim Newberry; by her father and step-mother, Mitchell and Annette May; and by her beloved nephew, Benjamin L. Caldwell. Survivors include her sister and brother-in-law, Emily and Doug Caldwell of West Monroe; a special aunt, Lena May Webb of Shreveport; uncle and aunt, B. W. and Carol May of Mobile, Ala.; half-sister Pamela P Glisson; and many cousins and friends. The family wishes to convey their appreciation to Marigrace Haley for her selfless assistance to Sue over these last three years. Published in The News Star on August 4, 2013

Ann Ray Moore The family of Mrs. Ann Ray Moore of Monroe, LA will have a visitation celebrating her life on Monday, August 5, 2013 from 5:00-7:00 P.M. at Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe, La. Ms. Moore was born on July 3, 1938 in Monroe, LA and passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2013. She was a lifelong resident of Ouachita Parish and graduated from Ouachita Parish High School. She spent her early years dedicating much of her time to her 3 children as a stay at home mom. In her later years, she enjoyed spending many of her days with her 5 grandchildren and also babysat many local children. She affectionately became known as "Gaw-Gaw" to all her babies. Ms. Moore was preceded in death by her father, David L. Ray Sr., her mother, Nonette Johnson Ray and her brother, David L. Ray Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Moore Cummins, sons, Danny Moore and wife Paige, and Scott Moore and wife, Heather and her 5 grandchildren, Christy and Jamie Cummins, Blake and Brooke Moore and Taylor Moore. Memorials may be made to the Huntington's Disease Society of America. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 4, 2013

Audrey Ginn, 99 CHOUDRANT – Ginn Audrey a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Lyndell Hemphill, 61 FERRIDAY – Lyndell Hemphill, a retiree from the oil industry, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday Comer Funeral Home Chapel, Ferriday. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Interment will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.

Wilma Kilpatrick, 86 Wilma Brister Ray Kilpatrick of Monroe, a retired sales clerk, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick’s Serenity Gardens, West Monroe.

Gary Lenard, 53 Gary “Booger” Lenard of West Monroe died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Lapine Assembly of God Church, West Monroe. Visitation will be 5 p.m. Monday at the church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home.

Ann Ray Moore, 75 Ann Ray Moore of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Monday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Matilda Stefania Trainham, 89 Matilda Stefania Trainham of West Monroe died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Jiloradine Alva Johnson-Caddell: 10 a.m. Monday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Watson, Jeffery Wayne: 1 p.m. Thursday, St. Paul Baptist Church , Monroe. Beverly Wilson: 11 a.m. Monday, Tallulah Community Center.

Aug 5, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Henry Fulton Bayles Funeral services for Henry Fulton Bayles, 90, of Rocky Branch, LA will be held 10:00 AM, Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at Rocky Branch Church of Christ with Bro. Charlie Hood and Bro. Zack Dasher officiating. Interment will follow at Rocky Branch Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mr. Bayles was born October 11, 1922 in Point, LA and passed away August 3, 2013 at home. He served in the United States Army Air Corp during World War II in the Pacific Theater. He was a retired furnace operator with the Thermatomic Carbon Company. He was a member of the Rocky Branch Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Annie Bayles and his first wife, Bobbie Acree Bayles. He is survived by his wife, Faye Girlinghouse Bayles; son, Brent Bayles and wife Sloan of Raleigh, NC; one daughter, Kayla Bayles Lennon and Crystal of Raleigh, NC; grandson, Devin Bayles; brother, Lonnie Bayles; and sister, Arveal Smith. Pallbearers will be Mr. Bayles' family members. In Lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home Chapel Fund, 6700 Hwy 165, Monroe, LA 71203; attention, Ken Houston. Visitation will be held 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Monday, August 5, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. The family welcomes everyone to a gathering to be held immediately following the interment until 2:00 PM at Mr. Bayles' residence, 116 Acree Rd, Farmerville, LA Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe Published in The News Star on August 5, 2013

Gary "Booger" Lenard Funeral services for Gary "Booger" Lenard, age 53 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at Lapine Assembly of God Church on Lapine Road in West Monroe, LA with Glen Lenard and Herman Lenard officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home. Visitation will be Monday, August 5, 2013 from 5:00pm till at Lapine Assembly of God Church. Gary was born on February 16, 1960 and passed away on August 3, 2013 after a brief illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dave and Ada Lee Lenard of West Monroe. Gary was best known as "Booger" to all who knew and loved him. He was an avid sportsman. He enjoyed every minute he spent with his family and friends. He was a member of the Watch It Buster Hunting Club and ACS Pool Team. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Sandy Lenard of West Monroe; four children, Zachary and Theresa Lenard of Greenbrier, TN, Aaron Nolan of Lake Providence and Ethan Nolan of West Monroe; three grandchildren, JessyeRae' Radcliff, James & Liliannah Lenard; four brothers, Herman and Ray Lenard of Chatham, Ed and Don Lenard of West Monroe, and one sister, Shirley Allen of Chatham; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Pall bearers will be his nephews Jarrod, Curtis, David, Larry, Stacy and Todd Lenard. Honorary pallbearers will be Scott McKnight, C.D. Hodges and Bryan Chatham. His family would like to thank everyone who supported them through Gary's brief illness and would like to thank the entire community for their support through "Grillin' for Gary." Memorials may be made to the Gary Lenard Medical Fund at Ouachita Valley Bank or to Lapine Assembly of God Church. Online Guest Book at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 5, 2013

Lanie Evelyn Eppinette Lowe A celebration of the life of Lanie Evelyn Eppinette Lowe, 87, a homemaker of Winnsboro, LA, will be 10 am Tuesday August 6, 2013 at First Baptist Church, Winnsboro, LA, with Rev. Jimmie Eppinette, Rev. Craig Beeman and Dr. Max Lee officiating. Interment will follow in New Winnsboro Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home. Visitation will be 6 - 8 pm Monday August 5, 2013, at the funeral home. Mrs. Lowe was born April 26, 1926, in Winnsboro, LA, to Luther and Ida Huey Eppinette. She passed from this life on August 4, 2013, at her residence. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Robert Lowe; two brothers Charles Eppinette and James Eppinette, and one sister Juanita Clawson. Survivors include her four children: Ann Cretin and husband Steve of Nashville, TN; Connie Hill of New Orleans, LA; Jane Clark of Winnsboro, LA; and Wes Lowe and wife Lisa of Winnsboro, LA; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren that were the joy of her life; two brothers: Eugene Eppinette and wife Sharon, Jimmie Eppinette and wife Jerry and sister Loretta Wink and husband Julius. Mrs. Lowe enjoyed having her home as the center of all family gatherings. The family wishes to extend special thanks to LA Hospice & Palliative Care and two special friends Martha Yeats and Windy Yeats. In her honor, in lieu of flowers a donation to the Mission Fund at First Baptist Church Winnsboro may be made. Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on August 5, 2013

Edgar Newton Osbon Graveside services for Edgar Newton Osbon, 91, of Bastrop, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at Carter Cemetery in Bastrop, LA, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Osbon went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 4, 2013, at Avalon Nursing Home in Monroe. He served in the US Army during World War II and retired from the International Paper Mill in Bastrop LA. He was an avid and great domino player and loved to fish. He also enjoyed family genealogy. He would have celebrated his 92nd birthday Tuesday. Mr. Osbon was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Zola McCowan Osbon; and his wife, Cascille Howze Smith Osbon; and sister, Louise Horn, and his brother. Survivors include his children, Yvonne Drummond and husband James of Monroe, Jim Smith and wife Ann of West Monroe, Dolly Smith of West Monroe and friend Jimmy Brown; nieces, Jeanie Thorne, Peaches McKnight and husband Dale, Maureen Horn, Barbara Horn, and Laureen Horn; and nine grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be his grandsons. Memorials may be made to the Strauss Senior Center, LA War Veteran's Home or to St. Jude's. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 5, 2013

Floye Purdy Reppond The family of Floye Purdy Reppond (Granny) 81, of Marion, LA., will have a visitation to celebrate her life on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at 5:00 PM at Dean Baptist Church in Marion, LA. Funeral services for Floye will also be held at Dean Baptist Church at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, August 7, 2013 under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Officiating will be Bro. Donald Reeves and Bro. Troy Dennard. Interment will follow at Dean Baptist Church Cemetery. Granny was born on January 22, 1932 and passed away on August 4, 2013 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was a member of Dean Baptist Church and retired from Century Telephone after 25 years. Granny loved working in her garden, making blue ribbon mayhaw jelly, and tending to her grands and great- grands. She is preceded in death by her parents, Grady and Francis Purdy; great-grandson, Camden Kelly, and brothers Pete and James Purdy. Survivors include: husband of 63 years, Lewis Reppond; daughters, Rita LeRay (Pat), Anita (Sissy) Reppond, Brenda Phillips (Larry), Cheryl Alessi (Bill); son Wayne Reppond (Rhonda); 10 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; sisters, June Wells, Hazel Crocker, and Margie Clampit; brothers, Glen and Gerald Purdy; special sister-in-law, Tooler Patterson; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. Pallbearers will be grandsons. In lieu of flowers, family request memorials be made to the Dean Baptist Church, Alzheimer's Association or the American Heart Association . Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Published in The News Star on August 5, 2013

Audrey Ginn, 99 CHOUDRANT – Ginn Audrey a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Lyndell Hemphill, 61 FERRIDAY – Lyndell Hemphill, a retiree from the oil industry, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday Comer Funeral Home Chapel, Ferriday. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Interment will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.

Wilma Kilpatrick, 86 Wilma Brister Ray Kilpatrick of Monroe, a retired sales clerk, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick’s Serenity Gardens, West Monroe.

Gary Lenard, 53 Gary “Booger” Lenard of West Monroe died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Lapine Assembly of God Church, West Monroe. Visitation will be 5 p.m. Monday at the church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home.

Ann Ray Moore, 75 Ann Ray Moore of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Monday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Matilda Stefania Trainham, 89 Matilda Stefania Trainham of West Monroe died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Jiloradine Alva Johnson-Caddell: 10 a.m. Monday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Watson, Jeffery Wayne: 1 p.m. Thursday, St. Paul Baptist Church , Monroe. Beverly Wilson: 11 a.m. Monday, Tallulah Community Center.

Aug 6, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Edward P. Morgan, Jr. Graveside services for Edward P. Morgan, Jr., 86 of Monroe and Baton Rouge, will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday August 7, 2013 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Morgan passed away Friday, August 2, 2013 at the Carpenter House in Baton Rouge, LA. He graduated from LSU and made his home in Baton Rouge. He worked at Ethyl Corporation from graduation until retirement. He was a member of the Mason's in Monroe and Cajun Clickers in Baton Rouge. (KA5VRQ) Mr. Morgan was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Virginia Morgan and his sister, Evelyn Price. Survivors include nieces, Linda Belknap and husband Robert, and Nancy Beats; and three grandnieces. Visitation will be before the service at the cemetery. The family wishes to extend their thanks to Southside Gardens and The Carpenter House. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 6, 2013

Alice Elizabeth Peterson Funeral services for Alice Elizabeth Peterson, age 92, of Oak Grove, Louisiana will be 2:00PM, Saturday, August 10, 2013, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oak Grove, Louisiana with Father Mark Watson officiating. Interment will be in the False River Memorial Park Cemetery in New Roads, Louisiana. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00PM - 8:00PM at Cox Funeral Home with a vigil service at 7:00PM. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jules Joseph Cazayoux Sr. and Celeste Antonia Gosserand Cazayoux; brother, Jules J. Cazayoux Jr.; sister, Clara Cazayoux Kolb. Mrs. Peterson was a native of New Roads, Louisiana. She graduated from Louisiana State University. She and her husband moved to Oak Grove, Louisiana in November 1945. She taught for many years in the West Carroll School System, where she taught high school English. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Altar Society. She was a member and former Regent of the General William Carroll Chapter of the DAR. She was a member and officer of the Oak Grove Garden Club. She served as a Cooperative Member of the National Weather Service for many years. Alice is survived by her husband of 68 years, Jessee Peterson of Oak Grove, Louisiana; daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Randy Chick of Fayetteville, Arkansas; grandson, Jonathan Chick of Fayetteville, Arkansas; granddaughter, Zoe Chick of Chiang Mai, Thailand. To leave condolences to the family www.coxfuneral.com. Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA Published in The News Star on August 6, 2013

Aug 7, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Donna Eakes Tarver Funeral Services for Donna Eakes Tarver, 34, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at Fair Park Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Waymond Warren and Rev. Eddie Simmons officiating. Interment will follow in the Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Donna was born on July 16, 1979 and passed away at her residence on August 5, 2013. She worked as an Executive Assistant with Diversity One Staffing. Donna touched so many people with her amazing will to live. Her enthusiasm, her beautiful smile and tenacious attitude was felt by all who knew her and loved her. She received the 2013 Survivor of the Year Award from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Northeast-Central Louisiana Region. Donna is preceded in death by her father, Jackie Lee Eakes. Donna will be greatly missed by her husband, Todd Tarver; her sweet baby girls, Zoey Ann and Abbie Grace Tarver; parents, Betty and Jack Eakes and Ann Cardin; brothers, Jack Eakes and wife, Jessica and Todd Eakes and wife, Shawny; sisters, Denise White and husband, Billy and DeDe Eakes; father and mother-in-law, Charles and Barbara Tarver; brother-in-law, Hank Tarver and wife, Laurie; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jack Eakes, Jamie Smith, Dustin Ratcliff, John Navarro, Cliff Watts and Kris Lancaster. Honorary Pallbearers will be her devoted and loving friends. Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until Service Time at Fair Park Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure . We would like to thank Donna's doctors; St. Joseph's Hospice; and also to her devoted and loving friends for their care and compassion during Donna's illness. The Lord has healed this beautiful person. She is no longer a victim to cancer, no more in pain. Now, may the Lord heal the broken hearts that were so close to her. For this world is only our temporary home. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 7, 2013

Jackie Lee Voorhees Private family graveside services for Jackie Lee Voorhees, 86, of Monroe, will be held at St. Matthew Cemetery Mausoleum with Rev. Frank Coens officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Ms. Voorhees passed away Monday, August 5, 2013, at the Guest House in West Monroe. She was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church and served St. Francis Auxiliary "Pink Ladies" for many years. Ms. Voorhees was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Mildred Renaud Voorhees; and brother, Lloyd Voorhees, Jr. Survivors include her brother, Robert Roosevelt Voorhees and wife Peggy; sister, Janet Voorhees Golson and husband Glenn, Sr.; very special sister-in-law, Barbara Voorhees; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to St. Matthew Catholic Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 7, 2013 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thenewsstar/obituary-browse.aspx?recentdate=0&type=1#sthash.Yq8YjsJl.dpufNettie O. Black, 95 PIONEER – Nettie Olive Black, a retired registered nurse, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery, Forest.

Marvell Busby, 85 BERNICE – Marvell Busby, a receptionist at Reeves Memorial Medical Center, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Weldon Baptist Church, Bernice. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Weldon Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

DeMartez D. Bynum, 3 Demartez Dewayne Bynum of Monroe, the son of Cherherman Scott and Dewayne Bynum, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church, Monroe. Wake is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Mary R. Capers, 79 OAK GROVE – Mary Rose Capers, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Macedonia Baptist Church, near Oak Grove. Visitation is noon Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne.

Rose Carter, 90 BASTROP – Rose Carter, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home. Elnora Dennis, 86 Elnora Dennis of Monroe, formerly of Oak Ridge, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Veronica D. James, 53 Veronica Deneice Johnson James of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Macedonia Seventh Day Adventist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Wednesday at Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

William Kindrix, 69 PHOENIX – William Lloyd “Dub” Kindrix, formerly of Oak Grove, a retired funeral director, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Roy Massey, 74 BASTROP – Roy Edward “Red” Massey, a heavy equipment operator, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery, Kilbourne.

Edward P. Morgan, 86 BATON ROUGE – Edward P. Morgan, a retired purchasing agent for Ethyl Corporation, died Friday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. Wednesday until service time.

Lue Bertha Nabors, 86 PEMBROKE, Fla. – Lue Bertha Nabors, formerly of Tallulah, a homemaker, died July 25. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Alice E. Peterson, 92 OAK GROVE – Alice Elizabeth Peterson, a retired educator, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church . Visitation is Friday at Cox Funeral Home. Burial is 1 p.m. Sunday at False River Memorial Park Cemetery, New Roads.

Marie Taylor, 62 RAYVILLE – Marie “Dee” Taylor, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Homes.

Charles Turnage, 88 FARMERVILLE – Charles Turnage, a retiree from Atmos Energy, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Farmerville. Mildred Williams, 90 RAYVILLE – Mildred Williams, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Chantra D. Wilson, 37 Chantra Deon Wilson of Monroe, a security guard, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Parkview Church of Christ. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED B arber, O.C.: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Farmerville First Assembly of God. Gray Sr., Edward Jerold : 1 p.m. Wednesday, New Jerusalem No. 2 Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Reppond, Floye Purdy: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dean Baptist Church, Marion. Tarver, Donna Eakes : 2 p.m. Wednesday, Fair Park Baptist Church, West Monroe. Traweek, Randall : 2 p.m. Wednesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Aug 8, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

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Anita D. Campbell, 58 LAKE PROVIDENCE – Anita Diane Campbell died July 31. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. John Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home. Burial will be in Live Oak Cemetery.

Adjuinaldo Coleman, 38 SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Adjuinaldo Coleman, a sergeant, died July 28. Private memorial services will be held Saturday. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Miller Funeral Home.

Aerial Craft, 30 COLUMBIA – Aerial Craft, a private sitter, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Covenant Christian Worship Center, Columbia. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. Thursday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Craft Cemetery, Columbia.

Lonnie Craft, 72 COLUMBIA – Lonnie Craft, a mechanic, died July 31. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Covenant Christian Worship Center, Columbia. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. Thursday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Craft Cemetery, Columbia.

Perry Ellis, 63 Perry Ellis of Monroe, a laborer, died July 31. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Liberty Christian Center. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

James J. Griffin Jr., 61 TALLULAH – James Julius Griffin Jr., a media center director, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Sallie R. Guelzow, 96 Sallie R. Guelzow of West Monroe, a retired registered nurse, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Jimmy L. Johnson, 34 WISNER – Jimmy Lee Johnson, a farmer, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at New Light Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Holly Grove Cemetery, Wisner.

Jerry A. Mayfield, 65 Jerry A. Mayfield of West Monroe, retired from Louisiana State Police, died Tuesday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Other services are incomplete.

Iven Moffitt, 88 WISNER – Iven Moffitt, a farmer, died July 31. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Locust Hill Baptist Church, Extension. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Louis Nabors, 70 Louis Nabors of Monroe, a professor, died July 30. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at ULM Brown’s Auditorium. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Eula Sillers, 83 Eula Sillers of Monroe, a sitter, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Piney Grove Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Christopher J. Smith, 40 MER ROUGE – Christopher Jason Smith died Tuesday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Friday at West Side Baptist Church, El Dorado, Ark. Visitation is 1 p.m. Friday at the church.

Ronald G. Smith, 58 DOWNSVILLE – Ronald Gene Smith, a welder, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Nellie Soignier, 80 Nellie Soignier of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Marie Taylor, 62 RAYVILLE – Marie “Dee” Taylor, a retired homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are noon Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is 10-11 a.m. Saturday, with a Rosary at 11 a.m., at the funeral home.

Jackie L. Voorhees, 86 Jackie Lee Voorhees of Monroe, a retired real estate salesperson, died Monday. Private family graveside services will be held at St. Matthew Cemetery Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Shirley G. Watson, 75 Shirley Glenda Watson of West Monroe, a retired operating room technician, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Black, Nettie Olive : 2 p.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Busby, Marvell: 10 a.m. Thursday, Weldon Baptist Church, Bernice. Bynum, Demartez Dewayne : 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Luke Baptist Church, Monroe. James, Veronica Deneice Johnson : 11 a.m. Thursday, Macedonia Seventh Day Adventist Church. Massey, Roy Edward “Red”: 10 a.m. Thursday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Peterson, Alice Elizabeth: 2 p.m. Saturday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church . Turnage, Charles : 10 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Farmerville. Wilson, Chantra Deon: 2 p.m. Saturday, Parkview Church of Christ.

Aug 9, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Frances Jean Campbell Brister Funeral services for Mrs. Frances Jean Campbell Brister, age 84, will be 1:30 P.M., Sunday, August 11, 2013, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe. Visitation will be Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. Officiating will be Rev. Dale Walker. Entombment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of Monroe. Mrs. Brister was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on July 20, 1929, and passed away at her residence on August 7, 2013, after a lengthy illness, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney & Minnie Campbell; and great-grandson, Trent Weaver. Survivors are her loving husband of 69 years, Walter Andrew Brister, Jr; daughters, Dianne Thompson and husband, Chip of Baltimore, MD and children, Ryan Thompson of Cincinnati, OH and Lauren Sargent and husband, Bryan of Washington, D.C.; Debbie Barker and husband, Travis of Grandberry, TX and children, Brad Barker of Los Angeles, CA, Brian Barker and wife, Jennifer of Amarillo, TX, and Brandon Barker and wife, Sara of Fort Worth, TX; Drew Farr and husband, Joe of Monroe, LA and children, Shonda McIntyre and husband, Phil of Los Angeles, CA, Patrick Farr of Los Angeles, CA, and Peyton Farr and wife, Meryl of Mer Rouge, LA; Danna Braud and husband, Hud of Monroe, LA and children, Bristen and Brelynn Witty of Baton Rouge, LA, and Bric Braud of Monroe, LA; Donna VanVeckhoven and Mike VanVeckhoven of Monroe, LA and children, Colby Weaver and fiance, Jared Walker of Monroe, Trey Weaver and wife, Ashley of Monroe, LA, Truman VanVeckhoven of Baton Rouge, LA, Connor VanVeckhoven of Baton Rouge, LA, and Trevor VanVeckhoven of Monroe, LA; son, Walter Andrew Brister, III (Bubby) and wife, Bonnie of Mandeville, LA and children, Madeline and Andrew of Mandeville, LA; great grandsons, Beau, Barrett, and Britton Barker, Aly and Bear Barker, Ava Drew McIntyre, Kaitlyn Thompson, and Allison Sargent; brother, Sidney L. Campbell, Jr.; sisters, Shirley Cummings and husband, George; Sue Millet and husband, Bruce; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Brad Barker, Brian Barker, Brandon Barker, Ryan Thompson, Patrick Farr, Peyton Farr, Bric Braud, Trey Weaver, Truman VanVeckhoven, Trevor VanVeckhoven, and Andrew Brister. Honorary pallbearers will be son in laws, Chip Thompson, Travis Barker, Joe Farr, Hud Braud, Mike VanVeckhoven, and nephew, Rod Cascio. The family would like to thank Prime Care Home Health and Premier Hospice for their care, compassion and kindness shown to our mother during this most difficult time. We will miss you mom, grandma, mawmaw, and Gumbo! Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, Louisiana Published in The News Star from August 9 to August 11, 2013

Sergeant Adjuinaldo Devon Coleman Sergeant Adjuinaldo Devon Coleman was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 7, 1974 to Ms. Linda Shaw and Mr. Edward Lane. Affectionally known as "Agie", Adjuinaldo was reared and educated in Chicago, Illinois. He was a 1992 graduate of Chicago Vocational Career Academy, in Chicago, Illinois. Upon graduating high school, he enlisted in the United States Marines and served from 1992 through 1996. He continued to serve his country by reenlisting in the Unitized States Army in June of 1997. His twenty-one year career with the United States Armed Forces exhibited his dedication to God, family and country. He departed this life on Sunday July 28, 2013 at Upstate Medical University Hospital, in Syracuse New York. He was preceded in death by his father Edward Lane and paternal grandparents, and his maternal grandmother Ella Mae Coleman. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving mother Ms. Linda Coleman of Monroe, Louisiana, one brother Derrick Coleman of Lansing, Illinois, two sisters Jannette Kodzo of Coon Rapids, Minnesota and Latonya Louis of Monroe, Louisiana, grandfather Wilford Baker of Bastrop, Louisiana and a hosts of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. A private memorial ceremony will be held in Monroe, LA on August 10, 2013. online condolences and florals www.millersfuneralhome.com Miller Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 9, 2013

Terelle Gray Colvin Funeral services for Mrs. Terelle Gray Colvin, age 94, of Tallulah will be Saturday, August 10, 2013 at 11:00 am at the Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home in Tallulah with Brother John Rushing officiating. Visitation will be Saturday at 10:00 am at the funeral home. After the service there will be a private family service at the Colvin Memorial Cemetery in Dubach, La. Mrs. Colvin was born in Hico, La. and lived in Tallulah about 60 years. She is survived by one daughter Jennifer House of Tallulah, La. One granddaughter Amy Quattlebaum and husband Jason of Austin, Tx.; two great grandchildren, Carter and Ellie Quattlebaum, Austin, Tx. Mrs. Colvin is preceded in death by her husband, Belton C. Colvin and daughter Kathy Turner. Memorials can be made to the First Baptist Church or a charity of your choice .

Sallie Knox Reed Snapp Guelzow Funeral services for Sallie R. Snapp Guelzow, 96, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, August 10, 2013, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum chapel with Dr. Allison Moody officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Sallie Knox Reed Snapp Guelzow was born to Sallie Knox and Andrew Jackson Reed on July 20, 1917 and left this life for her heavenly mansion on August 7, 2013. Sallie was preceded in death by her mother, Sallie Knox; her father, Andrew Jackson Reed, Sr.; brother, Andrew Jackson Reed, Jr.; and husbands, M.L. Snapp and Richard Guelzow. Born in McDowell, Alabama and reared in Demopolis, Alabama, Sallie spent her childhood years on her father's cotton farm, and learned to swim by jumping off the ferry on the Tombigbee River! She attended Catholic school in Union Town, Alabama, and rode the train with her brother every day back and forth to school. Her high school years were spent in Panama City, Florida with her Aunt, Uncle, and double first cousin. Sallie was quite a spirited teenager for her day, and was in the principal's office often for smoking cigarettes and defying authority in general, two pastimes which she would continue to enjoy for most of her adult life! In 1932 she graduated from St. Margaret's School of Nursing in Montgomery, Alabama with a Registered Nursing degree. Upon graduating, she moved to Alexandria, Louisiana to work at the Veteran's Administration Hospital. In Alexandria she met and married her favorite bowling and fishing partner, Manco Lee Snapp, and in 1944 moved to Monroe where she and M.L. had two children and enjoyed 40 happy years together on North Third Street! Several years after M.L. passed away, Sallie married her best friend and neighbor, Richard Guelzow. Richard and Sallie had a wonderful three years together traveling the globe and visiting friends and family all over the United States until his death in 1989. Sallie worked as a nurse for a great deal of her life. She was a volunteer for the Red Cross Blood Bank in Monroe for many years, and then was employed by the state of Louisiana as a Public Health nurse at the Ouachita Parish Health Unit in Monroe. Many people still remember her giving shots at the elementary schools in Monroe and making home visits when new babies were born! All who knew Sallie would agree that her biggest contribution to this life was Service. Throughout her lifetime, she always made time to visit the sick, the housebound, or anyone who needed a little cheering up. The Church was very important to Sallie, and if the doors of the First Presbyterian Church were open, Sallie could be found serving as Elder or Deacon, traveling with a Search Committee, polishing the Holy Communion service or trying to tell the minister how he should be running God's business! Raised on the bayous and bays of the Gulf South, Sallie was an avid fisherwoman, who was known to shed her shirt as the day got warmer on the boat. At her home on Phillips Bayou, she and Richard always kept cane poles, worms, and crickets waiting for her grandchildren or anyone who might have a hankering to fish. She is probably fishing right now with her brother, Jack, and her double first cousin, Minge, inside the Pearly Gates! She loved practical jokes, the many dogs in her life, and dancing - many friends remember Sallie (well into her eighties) performing the "gator" at both her granddaughters' weddings! Sallie is survived by her son, Manco Lee Snapp, Jr. (Sandy); daughter, Lala Snapp Funderburg (Morris); step son, Kurt Guelzow (Maureen); step daughter, Gretchen Guelzow Rosen (Ira); grandson, Travis Snapp; granddaughters, Sallie Knox Funderburg Hall (Ben) and Kattie Funderburg Hughes (Heath); great-grandchildren, Weatherly Hall, Bowman Hall, Pruitt Hughes, Drake Hughes; and many other family members, nieces and nephews. During the last four years of her life, Sallie loved and was loved and cared for by the wonderful staff at The Terrace who truly became family. Many of the nurses affectionately called her "The Queen of the Terrace" and she was known to affectionately call them "Jackass," a term those of us who knew her well heard many times! Many thanks to the nurses at The Terrace and the nurses with Louisiana Hospice for providing our Mama with much love and support during her last years. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 9, 2013

Elizabeth Grant Hall Elizabeth Grant Hall, 97 of El Dorado, AR, died on August 7, 2013 in Little Rock, AR following a brief illness. Born on January 12, 1916 in Louisville, KY; she was the daughter of Dr. Raymond and Anne Wood Grant. Lib was a graduate of Smith College in Northhampton, MA, was a member of the Junior League of Dallas and the Quest Club. She was member of First Presbyterian Church where she was active in the Presbyterian Women. Lib enjoyed playing bridge, working in her garden, and bird watching. She and her late husband Louis enjoyed many of years of travel all over the world. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Louis T Hall Jr.; her parents; and a sister, Mary Grant Peter. Survivors are a son, Louis T. Hall III and wife Linda Rodman Hall of El Dorado, AR; daughters, Betsy Hall of Little Rock, AR, and Anne Maxwell and husband Barry Lyle Maxwell of Ferriday, LA; along with grandchildren, Sarah Hall Datt and husband Bryson of Pittsburgh, PA, John Grant Hall and wife Holly of Rogers, AR, Kathryn Hall Jones and husband Kyle Loker of Chicago, IL, Thomas Hall Jones of Colorado Springs, CO, Laura Hall LaRue and husband Jason of Hot Springs, AR, Barry Mitchell Maxwell and wife Stormy of Ruston, LA, Elizabeth Maxwell Williams and husband Paul of Monroe, LA; and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors will be 10:30am, Saturday, August 10, 2013 at the First Presbyterian Church of El Dorado with Rev. Pat Daugherty officiating. Interment in St. Louis, MO will be on Monday, August 12, 2013. The funeral procession will leave the Lupton's Chapel at 7233 Delmar Blvd, St Louis, MO at 9:30am for a graveside committal service conducted at 10am at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Arkansas Children Hospital, 1 Children's Way, Little Rock, AR 72202, First Presbyterian Church, 300 W Main St, El Dorado, AR 71730 or the charity of your choice . An online registry is available at www.youngfuneralhome.com. Young's Funeral Home El Dorado, AR Published in The News Star on August 9, 2013

Thelma McGee Kelley Funeral services for Thelma "Puddin" McGee Kelley, 91, of Bernice LA, will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church in Bernice with Bro. Charles Malone and Lamar Skinner officiating. Interment will follow at Bernice City Cemetery in Bernice, LA. Puddin was born on May 30, 1922 in Bernice, LA and passed away on August 8, 2013 in Ruston, LA. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Bernice. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Charles H. "Chip" Kelley III, one sister, and two brothers. Puddin Kelley was an avid sports fan. She loved Lady Techster Basketball. She loved the Senior Olympics, in which she won over one hundred medals. Puddin was a great cook, especially desserts. She would eat the dessert before the meal. But most of all, she was a great mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Puddin will be greatly missed by her family and the coffee drinking ladies. She is survived by her beloved husband of 72 years, Major Charles H. Kelley, retired U.S.A.F. of Bernice, LA; son Pete Kelley and wife Anne of Ruston, LA; daughter Kathy Kelley-Smith and husband B.W. of Gurdon, AR; son Kim Kelley and wife Anita of Bernice, LA; son Kasey Kelley and wife Pam of Farmerville, LA; grandchildren, Sterling Grafton Jackson, Kelley Wayne Grafton, Kandi Kelley Collins and Klint Kelley, Amanda Miller, and DeeDee Cherry; ten great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be: Mike Kelley, Jimmy Tubbs, Barry Kelley, Phil O'Bannon, Thomas Marsh, and Eddie Lee. Honorary Pallbearers: will be Hugh Tubbs and Kirt Touchstone. Visitation will be held Friday, August 9, 2013 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Bernice. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society . Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Published in The News Star on August 9, 2013

Jerry A. Mayfield Funeral Services for Jerry A. Mayfield, 65, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, August 10, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Dr. Dwight Munn and Rev. Purvis Rodriguez officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. Jerry was born on June 10, 1948 in Camden, AR and passed away on August 6, 2013. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Jerry retired from the Louisiana State Police after 21 years of service. During his time with Troop F in Monroe, LA, he served as Road Trooper and Shift Supervisor. At the time of his retirement, Jerry served as Sergeant. Following his retirement, he worked with Basic Your Best Buy, specializing in computer and IT work. Jerry was a computer and technology enthusiast. He turned his knowledge into a resource following his diagnosis of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) in 1999. Jerry's desire to learn more and help others led him to developing a website and blog that has been visited by thousands of CML patients and their families. His perseverance provided opportunities to build long and special friendships with other patients and their families while he also was being treated for CML. He saw the launch of several new drugs. Drugs he had taken as a clinical trial patient. Jerry was invited to and attended an event in Portugal to share his CML journey. He enjoyed traveling with friends and seeing new places. Jerry was passionate about life and lived it to its fullest. He stood by his convictions and could be counted on to be there for those he loved. He loved his family and friends and will be greatly missed. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, James Arnold and Oma B. Mayfield; and his father-in-law, Miron Fuller. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Karen Fuller Mayfield; mother-in-law, Frances Fuller; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Daren and Beth Fuller; nieces, Angela, Christina, Felicia and Erica Fuller; great niece, Saydee Fuller and many special friends. Pallbearers will be Gregg Gossler, Randy Beckham, Jimmy Long, Charles Sutton, Kevin Whitlock and Jim Boltin. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday, August 9, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or to the Humane Society. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 9, 2013

Charles Turnage Memorial services for Charles Turnage, 88, of Farmerville will be l0:00am, Saturday, August 10, 2013 at First Baptist Church in Farmerville with Bro. Ronnie Parks and Bro David Martin officiating. Charles was born December 11, 1924 in Farmerville and died August 4, 2013. He was a member of First Baptist Church. He proudly served his country in active duty with the US Navy and fought in the South Pacific during WWII. After retiring from many years with Atmos Energy, Charles thoroughly enjoyed his favorite hobbies, hunting and fishing. Preceding him in death were his parents, Leamon and Lucille Turnage; one brother, James Turnage; two sisters, Doris Brantley and husband Jim, and Floye Delamar; sister-in-law Faye Futch and husband Allen, brother-in-law Bryan Brantley and wife Naomi. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 66 years, Yvonne B. Turnage, one son, Charles K. Turnage and wife Debbie, two granddaughters, Brantley Hayes Turnage and Kaye Turnage, many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Members of his Sunday School Class will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Max Hearn, John Drue Taylor, Ray Marsh, Freddie Hall, Conley Austin, Johnny Brantley, Freddie Revels, Mark Revels, and Mike Young. Special thanks are extended to the staff of Arbor Rose Assisted Living, First Choice Hospice and dedicated caregiver Chester Williams. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Farmerville or the charity of your choice . Published in The News Star on August 9, 2013

Shirley Glenda Watson Funeral services for Shirley Glenda Watson, 75 of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, August 10, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Bro. Don DeLukie will officiate. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Shirley was born May 2, 1938 in Sunray, Texas and passed away August 7, 2013 in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of Jackson Street Church of Christ. Shirley was a retired Operating Room Technician at St. Francis Medical Center. She is survived by her son, Barry Watson; daughters; Connie and Jerry Sullivan, Lyvonne and Lance Harris; sisters; Wyonne Watson, Sylvia Prestridge, Onnie Dixon and Peggy Rix; brother, Hershel Wilson; grandson, Cody Sullivan; many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Friday, August 9, 2013 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 9, 2013

Aug 10, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Frances Jean Campbell Brister Funeral services for Mrs. Frances Jean Campbell Brister, age 84, will be 1:30 P.M., Sunday, August 11, 2013, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe. Visitation will be Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. Officiating will be Rev. Dale Walker. Entombment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of Monroe. Mrs. Brister was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on July 20, 1929, and passed away at her residence on August 7, 2013, after a lengthy illness, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney & Minnie Campbell; and great-grandson, Trent Weaver. Survivors are her loving husband of 69 years, Walter Andrew Brister, Jr; daughters, Dianne Thompson and husband, Chip of Baltimore, MD and children, Ryan Thompson of Cincinnati, OH and Lauren Sargent and husband, Bryan of Washington, D.C.; Debbie Barker and husband, Travis of Grandberry, TX and children, Brad Barker of Los Angeles, CA, Brian Barker and wife, Jennifer of Amarillo, TX, and Brandon Barker and wife, Sara of Fort Worth, TX; Drew Farr and husband, Joe of Monroe, LA and children, Shonda McIntyre and husband, Phil of Los Angeles, CA, Patrick Farr of Los Angeles, CA, and Peyton Farr and wife, Meryl of Mer Rouge, LA; Danna Braud and husband, Hud of Monroe, LA and children, Bristen and Brelynn Witty of Baton Rouge, LA, and Bric Braud of Monroe, LA; Donna VanVeckhoven and Mike VanVeckhoven of Monroe, LA and children, Colby Weaver and fiance, Jared Walker of Monroe, Trey Weaver and wife, Ashley of Monroe, LA, Truman VanVeckhoven of Baton Rouge, LA, Connor VanVeckhoven of Baton Rouge, LA, and Trevor VanVeckhoven of Monroe, LA; son, Walter Andrew Brister, III (Bubby) and wife, Bonnie of Mandeville, LA and children, Madeline and Andrew of Mandeville, LA; great grandsons, Beau, Barrett, and Britton Barker, Aly and Bear Barker, Ava Drew McIntyre, Kaitlyn Thompson, and Allison Sargent; brother, Sidney L. Campbell, Jr.; sisters, Shirley Cummings and husband, George; Sue Millet and husband, Bruce; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Brad Barker, Brian Barker, Brandon Barker, Ryan Thompson, Patrick Farr, Peyton Farr, Bric Braud, Trey Weaver, Truman VanVeckhoven, Trevor VanVeckhoven, and Andrew Brister. Honorary pallbearers will be son in laws, Chip Thompson, Travis Barker, Joe Farr, Hud Braud, Mike VanVeckhoven, and nephew, Rod Cascio. The family would like to thank Prime Care Home Health and Premier Hospice for their care, compassion and kindness shown to our mother during this most difficult time. We will miss you mom, grandma, mawmaw, and Gumbo! Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, Louisiana Published in The News Star from August 9 to August 11, 2013 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thenewsstar/obituary-browse.aspx?recentdate=0&type=1#sthash.MGHl2Vi4.dpuf

Wilma McKinnie Funeral services for Mrs. Wilma McKinnie, 84, of Marion will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Farrar Funeral Home with Bro. Charlie Smith officiating. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery, Linville. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mrs. McKinnie passed away August 8, 2013. She was a member of Marion Assembly of God and was a very generous and charitable person. She was a dedicated beautician for 57 years. She thoroughly enjoyed her work and visiting with her clients. She was preceded in death by her parents: Carl and Eula Mercer; 2 brothers: Floyd and J.C. Mercer; 1 sister: Joan Gavin; husband, Joe Ollie McKinnie; 2 step-sons: Johnny Davis and Danny McKinnie and 1 son-in-law: Ralph Darden. Left to cherish her memory is her son, Michael Hodge & wife, Wendy; 2 daughters: Phyllis Darden and Denise Hodge; 1 step-son: Marvin McKinnie & wife, Connie; 2 step-daughters-in-law: Sue Davis & Janet McKinnie; 10 grandchildren: Matthew Brown & wife, Jessica, Jules Darden & wife, Erica, Justin Hodge, Jonah Hodge, Toby Darden, Naomi Darden, Heath Davis & wife, Michelle, Peyton McKinnie & wife, Charissa, Lance Davis and Mandy Black & husband, David; numerous great grandchildren and many friends. Pallbearers are grandsons: Matthew Brown, Jules Darden, Justin Hodge, Jonah Hodge, Peyton McKinnie, Heath Davis, Lance Davis, and Toby Darden. Honorary pallbearers are Brennan Brown, Walter Medlin, David Huckabay, Jeff Kelly, Rogan Bird, and Michael Smicker. Online messages for the family may be left at farrarfuneralhomeonline.com. Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on August 10, 2013 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thenewsstar/obituary-browse.aspx?recentdate=0&type=1#sthash.MGHl2Vi4.dpuf

Louis Adam Nabors, Jr. "A LIFE WELL LIVED" Louis Adam Nabors, Jr. was born October 1, 1943 to Lillian Conerly-Nabors and Louis Nabors. The eldest of five children, Louis was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Karen and Martha. Louis married Pearlie Profit, PhD. and to that union two sons, Louis, III and Jeffrey were born. Both Pearlie and Louis, III preceded Louis in death. After the death of his beloved Pearlie, God sent him another soul mate, Mara Lewis. He and Mara married and to this union one daughter, Lillian Isabella, was born. Louis was a member of the Antioch Primitive Baptist Church under the leadership of Elder Nathaniel McGaskey. Louis was admitted to Southern University and Agricultural & Mechanical College a trombone scholarship. A revered colleague, teacher, and mentor to ULM students and many successful musicians throughout the state of Louisiana and the world, Louis Nabors served as Head of voice and was a member of the faculty of the University of Louisiana at Monroe Department of Music for nearly forty years. His stellar performance career is highlighted by appearances at the Kennedy Center and with symphonies and opera companies throughout the United States and the world. Louis sang with American companies in Arizona, Houston, Los Angeles, Fort Worth, Shreveport, and throughout Louisiana. In 2005, Louis performed the role of Amonasro in Elton John's Aida. In the summers of 2007 and 2010, he performed the role of Sarastro in Mozart's The Magic Flute and in the summer of 2008, he sang the role of Simone in Puccini's Gianni Schicchi. Louis sang both roles with the Amalfi Coast Music Festival in Italy, where he also served on the faculty. Louis is one of the founding members of Spiritual Voices and completed recital tours throughout Germany in 2006 and 2009. Spiritual Voices will return to Germany in December 2013 to sing concerts in Hannover and Stuttgart, Germany in loving memory of Louis Nabors. Louis Nabors, a beloved husband, father, friend and colleague leaves to truly cherish his memory, his wife, Mara; son, Jeffrey; daughter, Lillian Isabella; grandchildren, Jaylah and Jeffrey, Jr.; brothers, Isaac (Malinda) and Joseph (Patricia); a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, many dear friends and every student he taught and mentored throughout his distinguished career as an artist/teacher. Funeral Services for Dr. Louis A. Nabors will be held at 11:00AM ULM Brown Theatre Saturday August 10, 2013. Interment will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Miller Funeral Home. Miller Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 10, 2013 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thenewsstar/obituary-browse.aspx?recentdate=0&type=1#sthash.MGHl2Vi4.dpuf

Phillip H. Brown, 72 Phillip Harris Brown of West Monroe, retired underwriter with State Farm Insurance Co., died Thursday. Visitation is 2-3 p.m. Sunday at Whites Ferry Road Church of Christ, West Monroe. Other services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Reda D. Bullock, 51 JONESBORO – Reda Diffey Bullock died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Springhill Cemetery, Jonesboro. Visitation is 9-11 a.m. Saturday at Southern Funeral Home.

Carolyn J. Driskill, 72 Carolyn Joyce Driskill of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Sadie E. Goleman, 81 BASTROP – Sadie Eugenia Harris Goleman, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Sallie K. Guelzow, 96 Sallie Knox Reed Snapp Guelzow of Monroe, a retired registered nurse, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Michael S. Johns 46 PINEVILLE – Michael Shannon Johns, a business owner, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 9-11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Natchez City Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.

Michael H. Jones, 55 DELHI – Michael Houston Jones, a carpenter, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 1 p.m. Sunday until service time.

Jerry A. Mayfield, 65 Jerry A. Mayfield of West Monroe, retired sergeant with Louisiana State Police Troop F, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Mary L. Nelson, 72 COLUMBIA – Mary L. Nelson, retired school teacher, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Cedar Grove Baptist Church, Columbia. Visitation is 2 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

William O. Richardson, 99 William O. Richardson of Monroe, retired from city of Monroe Maintenance Department, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Shirley G. Watson, 75 Shirley Glenda Watson of West Monroe, retired operating room technician, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Bynum, Demartez Dewayne : 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Luke Baptist Church, Monroe. Campbell, Anita Diane: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Carter, Rose : 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Waverly. Dennis, Elnora : 11 a.m. Saturday, New Bethany Baptist Church, Oak Ridge Ellis, Perry : 11 a.m. Saturday, Liberty Christian Center, Monroe. Griffin Jr., James : 1 p.m. Saturday, Pleasant Grove No. 1 Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Johnson, Jimmy Lee: 2 p.m. Saturday, New Light Baptist Church, Wisner. Jones, Margaret Ann: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Grambling. Kelly, Christopher : 11 a.m. Saturday, Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church McKinnie, Wilma: 2 p.m. Saturday, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Moffitt, Iven : 11 a.m. Saturday, Locust Hill Baptist Church, Extension. Nabors, Louis: 11 a.m. Saturday, ULM Brown Auditorium, Monroe. Nabors, Lue Bertha : 11 a.m. Saturday, Palestine Baptist Church, Tallulah. Parks, Bessie : 2 p.m. Saturday, Greater St. John Missionary Baptist Church Peterson, Alice Elizabeth: 2 p.m. Saturday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Sillers, Eula : 2 p.m. Saturday, Piney Grove Baptist Church. Smith, Ronald Gene : 10 a.m. Saturday, Pleasant Valley Assembly of God. Smith, Shirley Denise : 1 p.m. Saturday, Riverside Baptist Church. Stevens Sr., Donnie Ray : 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester’s Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Taylor, Marie “Dee”: noon Saturday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Turnage, Charles : 10 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Farmerville. Williams, Mildred : noon Saturday, St. Peter Rock Baptist Church, Bee Bayou. Wilson, Chantra Deon: 2 p.m. Saturday, Parkview Church of Christ. Wise, Bobbie: 10 a.m. Saturday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Aug 11 , 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Ernestine Ramsey Brantly Funeral services for Ernestine Ramsey Brantly, 97, of Monroe, will be held 1:00 PM Monday, August 12, 2013, at North Monroe Baptist Church with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will follow at Farmerville City Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Brantly passed away Thursday, August 8, 2013, at her residence. She was a member of North Monroe Baptist Church where she attended, even in her wheel chair, until she just couldn't go anymore. Mrs. Brantly was an active Sunday school teacher in Houston for many years and was loved by her 8th grade Sunday school girls. She married Ernest Brantly on June 12, 1941 and raised her children in Shreveport, LA and Houston, TX. Mrs. Brantly and her husband were avid Lady Techsters fans holding season tickets until their health declined. Mrs. Brantly was preceded in death by her father, B. Levi Ramsey; mother, Ora Williams Ramsey; two brothers, two sisters, and husband, Ernest Brantly. Survivors include sons, B. Lee Brantly of Angleton, TX, and Dennis L. Brantly of Houston, TX; daughter, Suellen B. Ryan of Beaufort, SC; sister, Mary Sue Sweet of Ruston, LA; brother-in-law, Cecil Harris of Memphis, TN; 6 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Mike Hislop, Dr. Ed Coates, Jr., Donald Brown, Jason Brantly, Paul Brantly, and Bob Norris. Visitation will be Sunday from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 11, 2013

Frances Jean Campbell Brister Funeral services for Mrs. Frances Jean Campbell Brister, age 84, will be 1:30 P.M., Sunday, August 11, 2013, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe. Visitation will be Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. Officiating will be Rev. Dale Walker. Entombment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of Monroe. Mrs. Brister was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on July 20, 1929, and passed away at her residence on August 7, 2013, after a lengthy illness, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney & Minnie Campbell; and great-grandson, Trent Weaver. Survivors are her loving husband of 69 years, Walter Andrew Brister, Jr; daughters, Dianne Thompson and husband, Chip of Baltimore, MD and children, Ryan Thompson of Cincinnati, OH and Lauren Sargent and husband, Bryan of Washington, D.C.; Debbie Barker and husband, Travis of Grandberry, TX and children, Brad Barker of Los Angeles, CA, Brian Barker and wife, Jennifer of Amarillo, TX, and Brandon Barker and wife, Sara of Fort Worth, TX; Drew Farr and husband, Joe of Monroe, LA and children, Shonda McIntyre and husband, Phil of Los Angeles, CA, Patrick Farr of Los Angeles, CA, and Peyton Farr and wife, Meryl of Mer Rouge, LA; Danna Braud and husband, Hud of Monroe, LA and children, Bristen and Brelynn Witty of Baton Rouge, LA, and Bric Braud of Monroe, LA; Donna VanVeckhoven and Mike VanVeckhoven of Monroe, LA and children, Colby Weaver and fiance, Jared Walker of Monroe, Trey Weaver and wife, Ashley of Monroe, LA, Truman VanVeckhoven of Baton Rouge, LA, Connor VanVeckhoven of Baton Rouge, LA, and Trevor VanVeckhoven of Monroe, LA; son, Walter Andrew Brister, III (Bubby) and wife, Bonnie of Mandeville, LA and children, Madeline and Andrew of Mandeville, LA; great grandsons, Beau, Barrett, and Britton Barker, Aly and Bear Barker, Ava Drew McIntyre, Kaitlyn Thompson, and Allison Sargent; brother, Sidney L. Campbell, Jr.; sisters, Shirley Cummings and husband, George; Sue Millet and husband, Bruce; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Brad Barker, Brian Barker, Brandon Barker, Ryan Thompson, Patrick Farr, Peyton Farr, Bric Braud, Trey Weaver, Truman VanVeckhoven, Trevor VanVeckhoven, and Andrew Brister. Honorary pallbearers will be son in laws, Chip Thompson, Travis Barker, Joe Farr, Hud Braud, Mike VanVeckhoven, and nephew, Rod Cascio. The family would like to thank Prime Care Home Health and Premier Hospice for their care, compassion and kindness shown to our mother during this most difficult time. We will miss you mom, grandma, mawmaw, and Gumbo! Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, Louisiana Published in The News Star from August 9 to August 11, 2013

E. C. "Joe" Lambert Funeral Services for E. C. "Joe" Lambert, 87, of West Monroe, LA will be held 10:00 A.M. Monday, August 12, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Wesley Pittman and Rev. Purvis Rodrigues officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Calhoun, LA. Mr. Lambert was born December 31, 1925 and passed away on August 10, 2013. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church where he was a Sunday School Teacher. Joe was a local musician who played at nursing homes and also for other occasions. He also retired from Brown Paper Company/Graphic Packaging after 42 years as an electrician. Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Hayrese Hatten Lambert; daughter, Jenny Lynn Lambert Ledford; grandsons, Bryan Crowell and Christopher Crowell; great-granddaughters, Valarie Crowell and Reagan Crowell and great-grandsons, Dylan Crowell and Lance Corporal Patrick Crowell, USMC. Pallbearers will be Billy Camp, Dylan Crowell, Bryan Crowell, Chris Crowell, Patrick Crowell, Sam Roberson, Kirk Bradberry, Julius Ray, and Mike Campbell. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. Sunday, August 11, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to Trinity Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 11, 2013

Nellie Lee Johnson Soignier Our dear mother, Nellie Lee Johnson Soignier, 80, of Bosco, Louisiana passed away August 7, 2013. She was born May 13, 1933 in West Monroe, Louisiana to Henry A. "Bill" and Rosie Johnson. On June 26, 1953 Nell married John Chester Soignier in West Monroe, Louisiana. Shortly after they married, they moved to the farm in Bosco and enjoyed sixty wonderful years together raising their eleven children. Her sweet spirit, beautiful smile and words of wisdom will be in our hearts forever. She taught us many things in life; however, the most important was to love one another. Her family meals were extraordinary because both the food and fellowship were always outstanding. She was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Columbia, Louisiana. Nellie was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Mary Ellen Stapleton; daughter-in-law, Derinda Neyland Soignier; parents, Henry A. "Bill" and Rosie Johnson, and brother, Eugene Johnson. She is survived by her husband, John Chester Soignier; sons and daughter-in-laws, Steve and Sherry Soignier, Michael and Priscilla Soignier, Bruce and Aida Soignier, Johnny and Jill Soignier, Dale Soignier, Sammy and Lurlinda Soignier, Mark and Misty Soignier; daughters and son-in-laws, Brenda and Billy Caperton, Janice and Tim Segars, Dianne and Lane Beaird; son-in-law, Jimmie Stapleton, sister and brother-in-law, Ivie Jean and Roy Dan Wagoner. In addition, she is survived by her grandchildren, Elizabeth and husband Dr. Adam Woodruff, Jason and wife Taylor Soignier, Corey Soignier, Adam Russell, Brian Russell and wife Autumn, Clint Beaird, Kaitlyn Beaird, Grant Beaird, Shane Soignier, C.J. Soignier, Holly and husband Shannon Tucker, Dr. Heath and wife Dr. Catherine Soignier, Andrew and wife Taryn Soignier, Benjamin Soignier, Amber Soignier, Tallie and husband Scott Sonnier, Aaron Soignier, Luke Soignier, Christian Stapleton, Madison Stapleton, Faith Stapleton, Robyn Soignier, Tyler Soignier, John Ryan Soignier, Torey Soignier, Angie and husband Sol Horst, Karen and husband Jason Hayes, Kelli Hudgins; her great-grandchildren, Nathaniel, Isaac, Ethan, Jeweliana, Ross, Jacques, Tyler, Trace, Treston, Cheyenne, Natalie, Caley, Cameron, Jayen; her very special Connor and Reese as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank our dear Aida and family nurse Janice for their help, loving care and concern especially during her illness. We love you both and will always be grateful for having you both in our family. A mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Paschal's Catholic Church in West Monroe, Louisiana on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. with a reception to follow at the church from 2:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. Graveside Services will be held for the family following the reception. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to St. John's Catholic Church Building Fund, 7900 Highway 165, Columbia, LA 71418. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 11, 2013

Aug 12, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Annie Free Bates, 90 NATCHITOCHES – Annie Free Bates, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Calvin. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. Tuesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery, Calvin, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Ernestine Ramsey Brantly, 97 Ernestine Ramsey Brantly of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at North Monroe Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Farmerville City Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Ina Pearl Fairchild, 91 FOREST – Ina Pearl Fairchild, a retired lunchroom worker, died Sunday. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday, at Forest Baptist Church. Burial will follow in New Forest Cemetery.

Shirley B. Gonzales, 67 Shirley B. Gonzales, of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday with a vigil wake service at 6 p.m. at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

E.C. Lambert, 87 E.C. “Joe” Lambert, a retired electrician, of West Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday, at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Rriller Norrell, 88 CROSSROADS – Rriller Norrell, a homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Ralph Rayner, 83 Ralph Rayner of West Monroe, a city of West Monroe retiree, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.

William O. Richardson, 99 William O. Richardson of Monroe, a City of Monroe Maintenance Department retiree, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Nellie Soignier, 80 Nellie Soignier, of Monroe a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Paschal Catholic Church. A reception will follow the services from 2-4 p.m. at the church. Private family graveside services will be at the St. Paschal Catholic Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Brown, Glenn: 10 a.m. Monday, Tillou Baptist Church, Bastrop. Green, J.M.: 2 p.m. Monday, Cypress Creek Baptist Church, Dodson. Johns, Michael Shannon: 11 a.m. Monday, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Jones, Albert Lloyd Sr.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Trinity Assembly of God, Bastrop.

Aug 13, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Donald Jones, 58 BASTROP – Donald Jones died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home. Ella Loyd, 79 WATERPROOF – Ella Loyd, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Bobby D. McLeod, 81 BASTROP – Bobby Dean McLeod, a International Paper Company retiree, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Friday at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home. Earnestine E. Nelson, 77 Earnestine E. Nelson of Monroe, a dietician, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Orange Hill Baptist Church, Start. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Ralph Rayner, 83 Ralph Rayner of West Monroe, a retired supervisor, died Sunday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Luna Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Maxine L. Roberts, 85 OAK GROVE – Maxine Leach Roberts, a retired school teacher, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. Mildred N. Wagnon, 81 RUSTON – Mildred Naomi Windham Wagnon, a retired clerk of court, died Saturday. Memorial services are 4 p.m. Saturday at Temple Baptist Church. Visitation is one hour before service at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Brinlee Jr., James D.: 10 a.m. Thursday, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Howard Jr., Ernest Edward : 10 a.m. Thursday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Parker, Mack “Buddy” Andrew: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Quitman. Smith, Calvin Charles “CC”: 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. Joseph Baptist Church, West Monroe.

Jason Lee Burgess Funeral services for Mr. Jason Lee Burgess, age 42, will be held at 10:30 am, Wednesday, August 14, 2013, in the Bailey Funeral Home Chapel, Haynesville, LA, with Brother James Gardner, Associate Pastor of McClendon Baptist Church of West Monroe, LA, officiating. Interment will follow in New Ramah Cemetery, Haynesville, LA. Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 13, 2013 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Bailey Funeral Home. Jason was born on July 29, 1971 to William Joe "Bill" and Vickye Branton Burgess in West Monroe, LA and passed away on Friday, August 9, 2013 in Austin, TX. Jason graduated from the Louisiana School for Math, Arts, and Sciences, Natchitoches, LA in 1989 with honors. He continued his education at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA, graduating in 1993 with a degree in Computer Science and Mathematics. He moved to Austin, TX and subsequently worked for several computer firms. Hired 15 years ago by Meyertons, Hood, Kivlin and Goetzel Law Firm, he became licensed as a Patent Agent. It was this licensure that allowed him to pursue his lifelong dream of traveling and working from abroad. He traveled extensively, visiting France, Spain, Mexico and many South American countries, but his favorite area of travel was Southeast Asia. He then moved to Bangkok, Thailand in 2002. While there, he eagerly explored nearby countries - Cambodia, Vietnam, Phillipines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Myamar and others. He developed a love and extraordinary talent for photography. He not only photographed the "popular" sites in these countries but lived among the residents, interacting with the "everyday" person on the street and saving his memories through pictures and journal entries of his travels. He relocated to Jakarta, Indonesia, in 2006. It was while living here that he met Yeni Rosdiyani in 2008. She became the love of his life and for the first time ever, Jason thought of settling down. He and Yeni returned to the States in 2011 and married, beginning their life anew in Austin once again. Yeni had a natural passion for cooking and delighted in preparing his favorite foods. They pursued jogging and hiking the hills around Austin. Jason had an extensive library and constantly read to learn about everything. He left this life much too early and had many dreams left to pursue. However, he did "live" many of his dreams, while many people only "dream" of their dreams. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Yeni Rosdiyani Burgess of Austin, TX; mother and stepfather, Vickye Branton Brodnax and H.E. Brodnax of West Monroe, LA, sister, Jennifer Laneaux and husband, Joshua of West Monroe, LA; grandmother, Louise Branton of Haynesville; nieces, Hollye Rosemann, Abbye Laneaux, nephew, Branton Rosemann; aunt and uncles - Vettye and Larry Garrett, Valerye and Pat Sincox, Marilyn and Bob Kennedy; uncle and aunt Ronnie and Virginia Burgess; numerous cousins, other family and friends. Mr. Burgess was preceded in death by his father, Bill Burgess; maternal grandfather, L.F. Branton; and paternal grandparents, Joe W. and Nell Hollenshead Burgess. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. His cousins, Lauren and Leisha, battle this disease. Pallbearers will be: Pat Garrett, Michael Burgess, Mark Burgess, Stephen Proksell, Buddy Cheatham, and Tim Cole. Sign the online guest book at www.baileyfuneralhome.net Bailey Funeral Home Haynesville, LA Published in The News Star on August 13, 2013

Jason Lee Burgess Funeral services for Mr. Jason Lee Burgess, age 42, will be held at 10:30 am, Wednesday, August 14, 2013, in the Bailey Funeral Home Chapel, Haynesville, LA, with Brother James Gardner, Associate Pastor of McClendon Baptist Church of West Monroe, LA, officiating. Interment will follow in New Ramah Cemetery, Haynesville, LA. Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 13, 2013 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Bailey Funeral Home. Jason was born on July 29, 1971 to William Joe "Bill" and Vickye Branton Burgess in West Monroe, LA and passed away on Friday, August 9, 2013 in Austin, TX. Jason graduated from the Louisiana School for Math, Arts, and Sciences, Natchitoches, LA in 1989 with honors. He continued his education at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA, graduating in 1993 with a degree in Computer Science and Mathematics. He moved to Austin, TX and subsequently worked for several computer firms. Hired 15 years ago by Meyertons, Hood, Kivlin and Goetzel Law Firm, he became licensed as a Patent Agent. It was this licensure that allowed him to pursue his lifelong dream of traveling and working from abroad. He traveled extensively, visiting France, Spain, Mexico and many South American countries, but his favorite area of travel was Southeast Asia. He then moved to Bangkok, Thailand in 2002. While there, he eagerly explored nearby countries - Cambodia, Vietnam, Phillipines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Myamar and others. He developed a love and extraordinary talent for photography. He not only photographed the "popular" sites in these countries but lived among the residents, interacting with the "everyday" person on the street and saving his memories through pictures and journal entries of his travels. He relocated to Jakarta, Indonesia, in 2006. It was while living here that he met Yeni Rosdiyani in 2008. She became the love of his life and for the first time ever, Jason thought of settling down. He and Yeni returned to the States in 2011 and married, beginning their life anew in Austin once again. Yeni had a natural passion for cooking and delighted in preparing his favorite foods. They pursued jogging and hiking the hills around Austin. Jason had an extensive library and constantly read to learn about everything. He left this life much too early and had many dreams left to pursue. However, he did "live" many of his dreams, while many people only "dream" of their dreams. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Yeni Rosdiyani Burgess of Austin, TX; mother and stepfather, Vickye Branton Brodnax and H.E. Brodnax of West Monroe, LA, sister, Jennifer Laneaux and husband, Joshua of West Monroe, LA; grandmother, Louise Branton of Haynesville; nieces, Hollye Rosemann, Abbye Laneaux, nephew, Branton Rosemann; aunt and uncles - Vettye and Larry Garrett, Valerye and Pat Sincox, Marilyn and Bob Kennedy; uncle and aunt Ronnie and Virginia Burgess; numerous cousins, other family and friends. Mr. Burgess was preceded in death by his father, Bill Burgess; maternal grandfather, L.F. Branton; and paternal grandparents, Joe W. and Nell Hollenshead Burgess. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. His cousins, Lauren and Leisha, battle this disease. Pallbearers will be: Pat Garrett, Michael Burgess, Mark Burgess, Stephen Proksell, Buddy Cheatham, and Tim Cole. Sign the online guest book at www.baileyfuneralhome.net Bailey Funeral Home Haynesville, LA Published in The News Star on August 13, 2013

Joe A. Conway, Jr. Visitation for Joe A. Conway, Jr., age 90 of Grayson, will be held from 6 PM to 8 PM Wednesday, August 14, 2013 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia, LA. Interment will be at Emerald Hills Memorial Park, Kennedale, TX. Mr. Conway was born on February 2, 1923 in Fort Smith, AR to the union of Joe and Jessie Conway and passed from this life on Sunday, August 11, 2013. He worked as a drilling fluid specialist. Mr. Conway served as an Airforce pilot in World War II. He was an avid golfer, animal lover who supported the SPCA and a strong Republican. He is preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Joleen Conway Webster. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Margrete F. Conway; son, Jay Conway and wife, Toni both of Grayson, LA; sister, Teeny Swanson of Enid, OK; six grandchildren: James O. Wolfe, Jennifer Wilcox (Curt), Catherine Duman, Sam Webster, Christy Dunlap (Jeff) and Doug Underwood (April); ten great-grandchildren: Jade Guevara, Avery Dumas, Mallory Dumas, Baylor Dumas, Dylan Underwood, Adrienne Lucas (Caleb), Kennedy Griffin, Grant Griffin, Jaxson Dunlap and Molly Kate Dunlap and two great-great-grandchildren: Carson Lucas and Lukas Guevara. Any planned memorials may be made to The Louisiana SPCA 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd New Orleans, LA 70114. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on August 13, 2013

Shirley B. Gonzales Funeral services for Shirley B. Gonzales, 67, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 14, 2013, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church with Rev. Sebastian Kallarackal officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Gonzales was born June 9, 1946 and passed away Sunday, August 11, 2013. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Mrs. Gonzales worked for Bell South, Selber Brothers, and several doctors in the Monroe area. Mrs. Gonzales was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Grady Bratton. Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Joe Gonzales; children, Jody Keith Gonzales and Mark Ashley Gonzales; two grandchildren, Chase Logan Gonzales and Jade Elizabeth Gonzales; and sister, Mary Frances Bratton Warner. Pallbearers will be Gary Gonzales, David Gonzales, Chase Gonzales, Nickie Decorte, Chris Gonzales, and Jeremy Gonzales. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM and a Vigil Wake Service at 6:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 13, 2013

William "Bill" Clyde Holcomb William "Bill" Clyde Holcomb, age 85, of Gilbert, Louisiana departed this life on Sunday August 11, 2013 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Monroe, Louisiana, he grew up in Williamsburg, Mississippi. He is preceded in death by his son William Coleman Holcomb, parents Mr. and Mrs. Clyde D. Holcomb, and brothers Sammy L. Holcomb and Charles B. Holcomb. Bill is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mrs. Faye Holcomb. He is also survived by his daughter, Charlotte Holcomb Little and her husband Dr. John Little, his granddaughters, Anna Little Robinson and her husband Dr. Jed Robinson, Dr. Emily Little Cassis and her husband Dr. Daniel Cassis, Dr. Laura Little Wooley and her husband Justin Wooley, and Miss Katy P. Little and great grandchildren Madeline A. Robinson and John Christopher Robinson. He is also survived by nephews Ryan Holcomb, Chuck Holcomb, and Dr. Thomas Firnberg, sister-in-law Ann Holcomb, niece Jane Berry, and sisters Margaret Murphy and Kate F. Berry. Bill attended Calvary Baptist Church in Gilbert, Louisiana and was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and served in World War II. He was the Chief Deputy for the Franklin Parish Sherriff Office for over twelve years. He also was employed by Farmers Gin Co. and by Diamond M Drilling working offshore. His retirement years were spent as a self-employed master welder and construction expert. Arrangements for services for Bill are being handled by Gill First National. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 13, 2013 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Gill First National in Winnsboro, Louisiana. Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Calvary Baptist Church in Gilbert, Louisiana at 10:00 AM. Internment will be at Oakley Cemetery. Pallbearers for the service include, Jed Robinson, Daniel Cassis, Justin Wooley, Ryan Holcomb, Grady Stephens, Roy McManus, Harold Stephens, and Larry Ezell. Honorary Pallbearers include Gene Parker and officers of the Franklin Parish Sherriff Office. Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on August 13, 2013

Whitfield Jones Whitfield Jones, 84, of St. Joseph passed away peacefully in his sleep on August,11, 2013. Visitation services will be at 10:00 am on Tuesday August 13, 2013 at St Joseph Baptist Church in St Joseph, LA with the funeral services to follow at 11:00 am, Joe Odenwald and the Dr Jay Riley officiating . Interment will be at Legions Cemetery in Newellton, LA under the direction of Young's Funeral Home of Ferriday. Whit was born on February 19, 1929 in Baskin, LA . He was a graduate of LSU, Air Force fighter pilot, owner of Casey's Department Store and also served his town as alderman and Mayor for over 30 years. Whit passionately loved his God, his family, his church and his town. He was preceded in death by his parents, Whitfield and Anna Jones, brothers Casey, Mac and Buddy Jones and sister Vera Davis. Whit was survived by his wife of 57 years, Martha M Jones, son Chuck Jones and wife Nancy, daughter Becky Prothro and husband Carleton, six grandchildren; Danielle McMurry and husband Brandon, Whitney Fain and husband Stephen, Hunt Prothro and fiancee Ivy Tidwill, Hannah Jones, Lexie Jones and Cayce Jones; three great grandchildren; Kade, Bryce and Gabbie McMurry, many nieces, nephews and cousins. Pallbearers will be John Crigler, Lee Kifer, David Mcearchan, Jimbo Paxton, Bennie Stansell, Doug Sloane and Dickie Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Lanny Johnson, J L McConathy, Pat Williams, Sonny Clark and the Deacons of the St Joseph Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St Joseph Baptist Church or St Jude Children's Research Hospital. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit http://www.youngsfh.com/ Young's Funeral Home Ferriday, LA Published in The News Star on August 13, 2013

Ralph Rayner Graveside Services for Ralph Rayner, 83, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, August 15, 2013 in the Luna Methodist Church Cemetery in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Butch Pilcher officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Rayner was born on April 25, 1930 and passed away at his residence on August 11, 2013. He served in the United States Army. Ralph enjoyed spending time at the Ouachita Senior Center, playing Domino's and working puzzles. He is preceded in death by his parents, J.C. and Odessa Rayner; 4 sisters and 2 brothers. Survivors include his brother, Darryl Rayner; step-brother, Wayne Smudricks; step-sisters, Irma June Ross, Glenda Tidwell, and Patsy Hearne; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Honorary Pallbearers will be D.J. Rayner, Eric Rayner, Casey Rayner, Dillon Rayner, Houston Lenard, Eddie Rayner, and Harold Nordstrom. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 13, 2013

Oine Taylor Funeral services for Oine Taylor, 98 of Clarks, will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Bro. Ed Smith officiating. Reggie McDaniel will deliver the eulogy. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the funeral home. Interment will follow at sundown at Old Bethel Cemetery in Clarks. Oine was born October 24, 1914 to Alva and Effie Mabry Reitzell in Clarks and she passed from this life on August 12, 2013 at her residence in Clarks. She was a member of Old Bethel Baptist Church in Clarks. She worked at S & Q in Columbia for 35 years. She loved to shop, cook, and eat. She was preceded in death by her husband: Clyde Taylor; son: Wilbur Taylor; daughter: Betty Pardue; her parents; two brothers: Dick Reitzell and Wallace Ray Reitzell; sister: Edna Benson; grandson: Ed James; great-grandson: Adam Volentine. She is survived by two sons: Bill Taylor and his wife Mary of Clarks; Charles Taylor and his wife Pat of Castor Swamp; daughter: Ethel James and her husband Buddy of Columbia; grandchildren: Cindy Cook, Vicky Denison, Bobby Pardue, Jenea Clark, Robin Barnette, Bo Russell, Michelle McDaniel, Debra Hammett, Robbie Taylor, and John Taylor; 23 great-grandchildren; 40 great-great grandchildren; son-in-law: Bob Pardue: daughter-in-law: Frances Taylor; her caregivers: Ruth Doffitt, Norma Sharp, Georgia Watson, Ann Fitzgerald, Lindsey Barnett, and Robin Barnette. Pallbearers will be grandsons: Bobby Pardue, Bo Russell, Robbie Taylor, John Taylor, Eddie James, and Lee Scribner. You may send online condolences to the Taylor family at www.risrefuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on August 13, 2013

Robert K. Anderson, 62 Robert K. Anderson of Monroe, an automobile detailer, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Hester’s Central State Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Eddie Bayles, 79 THE WOODLANDS, Texas – Eddie Bayles, a retired oil field worker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Katie Bright, 82 RAYVILLE – Katie Bright, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

William Clark, 61 OAK GROVE – William Clark died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Joe A. Conway Jr., 90 GRAYSON – Joe A. Conway Jr. died Sunday. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Emerald Hills Memorial Park, Kennedale, Texas.

Christopher G. Edmiston, 29 CHOUDRANT – Christopher Glyn Edmiston died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Shirley B. Gonzales, 67 Shirley B. Gonzales of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

William C. Holcomb, 85 GILBERT – William C. “Bill” Holcomb died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Gloria J. Huey, 90 Gloria Joyce Huey of West Monroe, a retired executive assistant with the U.S. Air Force, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

George D. Jackson, 71 BASTROP – George David Jackson, a mechanic, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Mildred R. Jackson, 86 ARCHIBALD – Mildred Ruth Jackson, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Donald Jones, 58 BASTROP – Donald Jones died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Ella Loyd, 79 WATERPROOF – Ella Loyd, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Bobby D. McLeod, 81 BASTROP – Bobby Dean McLeod, a International Paper Company retiree, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Friday at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home.

Earnestine E. Nelson, 77 Earnestine E. Nelson of Monroe, a dietician, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Orange Hill Baptist Church, Start. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Ralph Rayner, 83 Ralph Rayner of West Monroe, a retired supervisor, died Sunday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Luna Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Maxine L. Roberts, 85 OAK GROVE – Maxine Leach Roberts, a retired school teacher, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Mildred N. Wagnon, 81 RUSTON – Mildred Naomi Windham Wagnon, a retired clerk of court, died Saturday. Memorial services are 4 p.m. Saturday at Temple Baptist Church. Visitation is one hour before service at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Brinlee Jr., James D.: 10 a.m. Thursday, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Howard Jr., Ernest Edward : 10 a.m. Thursday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Parker, Mack “Buddy” Andrew: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Quitman. Smith, Calvin Charles “CC”: 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. Joseph Baptist Church, West Monroe.

Aug 14, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Christopher Glyn Edmiston Funeral services for Christopher Glyn Edmiston, age 29, of Choudrant will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, August 16, 2013 at Douglas United Methodist Church in Douglas Community. Officiating the service will be Rev. Rolly Walker and Rev. Jeremy Jones. Interment will follow at Sibley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA. Christopher was born November 30, 1983 and passed away peacefully at his parent's home with his family by his side on August 13, 2013. Christopher was a devoted son and brother. He had a strong Christian faith as evidenced by the way he lived life even through the adversities he faced. He was a member of Alabama Presbyterian Church. Christopher graduated from Choudrant High School in 2002 and Louisiana Tech University in 2008. He worked for the Lincoln Parish School Board as a Social Studies Teacher and Coach at Choudrant High School. Christopher loved kids and coaching basketball. While at Choudrant High School, he was a member of the 2002 La State Champion Baseball team where he played first base. He was also a member of the National FFA organization and was on the 2000 State Champion Parliamentary Procedure Team. He had many friends and was a friend to everyone he met. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed traveling, golf, fishing, fantasy football and all sports in general. He also loved his dog Maggie who many say was the only one to get away without following "his instructions." Chris was preceded in death by his grandfather, Joe Edmiston. Christopher is survived by his parents: Ricky and Lori Edmiston; brother and best friend: Cole Edmiston and wife Shannon; grandparents: Jimmy and Judy Williams; grandmother: Martha Edmiston; uncles: Stephen Williams and wife Laundi, Tim Edmiston all of Choudrant, LA, and Ronnie Edmiston of Stonewall, LA;cousins:Melissa Edmiston Reeves and husband Jason , Carrie Edmiston Keys and husband Kevin, Meghan Edmiston, Tyler Edmiston, Ben Edmiston, Jordan Williams, Cade Williams and Reagan Williams. Pallbearers will be Lee Brister, Corey Smith, Chad Webb, Stephen Williams, Jordan Williams, Tyler Edmiston and Cade Williams. Honorary Pallbearers will be Timmy Edmiston, Ben Edmiston, Eric Butt and Joey Bagwell. The family would like to thank Dr. Tom Brantley, Dr. David Osafo, special nurse and friend Kelly Medaries all of Green Clinic, Dr. Gazi Zibari at Willis Knighton Hospital, Fiest - Weiller Cancer Center, Dr. Shantan Reddy, Dr. Mitesh Borad and the staff at Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale and Phoenix AR., and nurses at Professional Hospice of Ruston; Kathy Spears, Jenifer Thomas and Margaret Archie. The family would also like to express thanks to everyone for all prayers, love and support throughout these past 5 years. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sibley Cemetery Fund, 1515 E. Sibley Road, Choudrant; LA 71227 or Douglas United Methodist Church (Children's Play Ground) 1642 Hwy 821. Ruston, LA 71270. Visitation will be held from 12:00 Noon till service time (2:00 PM) at Douglas United Methodist Church on Friday, August 16, 2013. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on August 15, 2013

Wanda June Fox Lasuzzo Wanda June Fox Lasuzzo, age 75, of Morrilton, passed away, Tuesday, August 13, 2013. She was born April 16, 1938 in Denver, Colorado, a daughter of William Albert Fox and Thelma Grant Fox. Wanda was a homemaker and a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Samuel Lasuzzo III of Morrilton; two sons, Samuel Lasuzzo IV of Fort Worth, Texas and Michael Angelo Lasuzzo, Sr. and wife Nancy of Bossier City, Louisiana; three daughters, Karmann Conlee and husband Andy of Monroe, Louisiana, Darlene Cannatella and husband Eddie of Shreveport, Louisiana, and Persia Briones and husband David of Athens, Georgia; eight grandchildren; she was preceded in death by brothers Richard, Roy and Bron Fox; sisters, Jimmie Forbito and Minnie Heller; and a granddaughter, Brittani Marie Briones. Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 16, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church with Father Richard Davis officiating. Burial will be at St. Elizabeth Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Visitation will be 6:00-7:00 p.m. with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home. The family would like to thank St.Vincent S.I.C.U. and Arkansas Hospice. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 20 St. Boniface Dr., Bigelow, Arkansas 72016. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net Harris Funeral Home Morrilton, AR Published in The News Star on August 15, 2013ß

Mattie L. Baker, 86 LAKE PROVIDENCE – Mattie Lee Baker, a cook, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Cain Ridge No. 2 Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home.

Marion L. Barthol, 82 JONES – Marion Louise Crenshaw Barthol, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery.

Lora S. Dring, 95 RUSTON – Lora “Puddin” Skinner Dring, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, near Simsboro.

Glawson Gantt, 82 ATHENS – Glawson Gantt died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Mount Olive Baptist Church. Burial will be in Hurricane Cemetery under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Arcadia.

Lela Hammond, 80 Lela “Faye” Hammond of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mildred R. Jackson, 86 ARCHIBALD – Mildred Ruth Jackson, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Archibald Church of Christ. Burial will be in Lynn Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

John T. Kelley, 80 CHATHAM – John Terry “J.T.” Kelley, an. Army veteran, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Walter W. Landrum, 61 Walter Wayne Landrum of Monroe, retired director of construction with Faulk & Foster, died Sunday. Memorial services are 1 p.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 11 a.m. Thursday until service time at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Patti R. Shoemake, 62 JONESBORO – Patti Roncal Shoemake, a retired registered nurse, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Sweetwater Baptist Church, Quitman. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Garden of Memories under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home.

Charles Jay Warbington, 49 WISNER – Charles Jay Warbington died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Donna Wisenor, 51 MANGHAM – Donna Wisenor, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Anderson, Robert K.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Hester’s Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Brinlee Jr., James D.: 10 a.m. Thursday, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Howard Jr., Ernest Edward : 10 a.m. Thursday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. McLeod, Bobby Dean: 3 p.m. Friday, Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop. Nelson, Earnestine E. : 11 a.m. Saturday, Orange Hill Baptist Church, Start. Rayner, Ralph : 1 p.m. Thursday, Luna Methodist Church Cemetery. Roberts, Maxine Leach : 2 p.m. Friday, First United Methodist Church, Oak Grove. Wagnon, Mildred Naomi Windham: 4 p.m. Saturday, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston.

Aug 15 , 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Christopher Glyn Edmiston Funeral services for Christopher Glyn Edmiston, age 29, of Choudrant will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, August 16, 2013 at Douglas United Methodist Church in Douglas Community. Officiating the service will be Rev. Rolly Walker and Rev. Jeremy Jones. Interment will follow at Sibley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA. Christopher was born November 30, 1983 and passed away peacefully at his parent's home with his family by his side on August 13, 2013. Christopher was a devoted son and brother. He had a strong Christian faith as evidenced by the way he lived life even through the adversities he faced. He was a member of Alabama Presbyterian Church. Christopher graduated from Choudrant High School in 2002 and Louisiana Tech University in 2008. He worked for the Lincoln Parish School Board as a Social Studies Teacher and Coach at Choudrant High School. Christopher loved kids and coaching basketball. While at Choudrant High School, he was a member of the 2002 La State Champion Baseball team where he played first base. He was also a member of the National FFA organization and was on the 2000 State Champion Parliamentary Procedure Team. He had many friends and was a friend to everyone he met. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed traveling, golf, fishing, fantasy football and all sports in general. He also loved his dog Maggie who many say was the only one to get away without following "his instructions." Chris was preceded in death by his grandfather, Joe Edmiston. Christopher is survived by his parents: Ricky and Lori Edmiston; brother and best friend: Cole Edmiston and wife Shannon; grandparents: Jimmy and Judy Williams; grandmother: Martha Edmiston; uncles: Stephen Williams and wife Laundi, Tim Edmiston all of Choudrant, LA, and Ronnie Edmiston of Stonewall, LA;cousins:Melissa Edmiston Reeves and husband Jason , Carrie Edmiston Keys and husband Kevin, Meghan Edmiston, Tyler Edmiston, Ben Edmiston, Jordan Williams, Cade Williams and Reagan Williams. Pallbearers will be Lee Brister, Corey Smith, Chad Webb, Stephen Williams, Jordan Williams, Tyler Edmiston and Cade Williams. Honorary Pallbearers will be Timmy Edmiston, Ben Edmiston, Eric Butt and Joey Bagwell. The family would like to thank Dr. Tom Brantley, Dr. David Osafo, special nurse and friend Kelly Medaries all of Green Clinic, Dr. Gazi Zibari at Willis Knighton Hospital, Fiest - Weiller Cancer Center, Dr. Shantan Reddy, Dr. Mitesh Borad and the staff at Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale and Phoenix AR., and nurses at Professional Hospice of Ruston; Kathy Spears, Jenifer Thomas and Margaret Archie. The family would also like to express thanks to everyone for all prayers, love and support throughout these past 5 years. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sibley Cemetery Fund, 1515 E. Sibley Road, Choudrant; LA 71227 or Douglas United Methodist Church (Children's Play Ground) 1642 Hwy 821. Ruston, LA 71270. Visitation will be held from 12:00 Noon till service time (2:00 PM) at Douglas United Methodist Church on Friday, August 16, 2013. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on August 15, 2013

Christopher Glyn Edmiston Funeral services for Christopher Glyn Edmiston, age 29, of Choudrant will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, August 16, 2013 at Douglas United Methodist Church in Douglas Community. Officiating the service will be Rev. Rolly Walker and Rev. Jeremy Jones. Interment will follow at Sibley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA. Christopher was born November 30, 1983 and passed away peacefully at his parent's home with his family by his side on August 13, 2013. Christopher was a devoted son and brother. He had a strong Christian faith as evidenced by the way he lived life even through the adversities he faced. He was a member of Alabama Presbyterian Church. Christopher graduated from Choudrant High School in 2002 and Louisiana Tech University in 2008. He worked for the Lincoln Parish School Board as a Social Studies Teacher and Coach at Choudrant High School. Christopher loved kids and coaching basketball. While at Choudrant High School, he was a member of the 2002 La State Champion Baseball team where he played first base. He was also a member of the National FFA organization and was on the 2000 State Champion Parliamentary Procedure Team. He had many friends and was a friend to everyone he met. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed traveling, golf, fishing, fantasy football and all sports in general. He also loved his dog Maggie who many say was the only one to get away without following "his instructions." Chris was preceded in death by his grandfather, Joe Edmiston. Christopher is survived by his parents: Ricky and Lori Edmiston; brother and best friend: Cole Edmiston and wife Shannon; grandparents: Jimmy and Judy Williams; grandmother: Martha Edmiston; uncles: Stephen Williams and wife Laundi, Tim Edmiston all of Choudrant, LA, and Ronnie Edmiston of Stonewall, LA;cousins:Melissa Edmiston Reeves and husband Jason , Carrie Edmiston Keys and husband Kevin, Meghan Edmiston, Tyler Edmiston, Ben Edmiston, Jordan Williams, Cade Williams and Reagan Williams. Pallbearers will be Lee Brister, Corey Smith, Chad Webb, Stephen Williams, Jordan Williams, Tyler Edmiston and Cade Williams. Honorary Pallbearers will be Timmy Edmiston, Ben Edmiston, Eric Butt and Joey Bagwell. The family would like to thank Dr. Tom Brantley, Dr. David Osafo, special nurse and friend Kelly Medaries all of Green Clinic, Dr. Gazi Zibari at Willis Knighton Hospital, Fiest - Weiller Cancer Center, Dr. Shantan Reddy, Dr. Mitesh Borad and the staff at Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale and Phoenix AR., and nurses at Professional Hospice of Ruston; Kathy Spears, Jenifer Thomas and Margaret Archie. The family would also like to express thanks to everyone for all prayers, love and support throughout these past 5 years. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sibley Cemetery Fund, 1515 E. Sibley Road, Choudrant; LA 71227 or Douglas United Methodist Church (Children's Play Ground) 1642 Hwy 821. Ruston, LA 71270. Visitation will be held from 12:00 Noon till service time (2:00 PM) at Douglas United Methodist Church on Friday, August 16, 2013. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on August 15, 2013

Wanda June Fox Lasuzzo Wanda June Fox Lasuzzo, age 75, of Morrilton, passed away, Tuesday, August 13, 2013. She was born April 16, 1938 in Denver, Colorado, a daughter of William Albert Fox and Thelma Grant Fox. Wanda was a homemaker and a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Samuel Lasuzzo III of Morrilton; two sons, Samuel Lasuzzo IV of Fort Worth, Texas and Michael Angelo Lasuzzo, Sr. and wife Nancy of Bossier City, Louisiana; three daughters, Karmann Conlee and husband Andy of Monroe, Louisiana, Darlene Cannatella and husband Eddie of Shreveport, Louisiana, and Persia Briones and husband David of Athens, Georgia; eight grandchildren; she was preceded in death by brothers Richard, Roy and Bron Fox; sisters, Jimmie Forbito and Minnie Heller; and a granddaughter, Brittani Marie Briones. Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 16, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church with Father Richard Davis officiating. Burial will be at St. Elizabeth Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Visitation will be 6:00-7:00 p.m. with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home. The family would like to thank St.Vincent S.I.C.U. and Arkansas Hospice. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 20 St. Boniface Dr., Bigelow, Arkansas 72016. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net Harris Funeral Home Morrilton, AR Published in The News Star on August 15, 2013

Aug 16 , 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Johnnie Crawford Graveside services for Mr. Johnnie Crawford, age 93, of Sicily Island, will be held at 11 AM Saturday, August 17, 2013 at Greenwood Memorial Park in Pineville. Family and friends will deliver the eulogy. Visitation will be Saturday morning from 9 AM to 10 AM at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia. Procession to the cemetery will depart from the funeral home at 10 AM. Mr. Crawford was born on October 24, 1919 in Enterprise to the union of Addie W. Crawford, Sr. and Frances Edith Williams Crawford and passed from this life on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Mary Anna Nursing Home in Wisner. He was a barber and a member of the First Baptist Church of Sicily Island. He was a member of the Sicily Island Masonic Lodge for over 50 years and served with the US Army. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Thelma Marie Crawford; sister, Mildred McCormack and brothers: E.P. Crawford, A.W. Crawford, Jr., and Floyd Crawford. Survivors include his two sons: William C. Crawford and wife, Suzie of Monroe and John R. Crawford and wife, Arlene of Bentley; four grandchildren: Donya Gail Crawford and husband, Dale Craig of Pineville, Billy Crawford of Monroe, Todd Crawford of Gulfport, MS and Kevin Crawford and wife, Dedra of Hot Springs Village, AR; seven great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be friends and family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Sicily Island, library of your choice or any other charity of your choosing. You may send online condolences to the Crawford family at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on August 16, 2013

Johnnie Crawford Graveside services for Mr. Johnnie Crawford, age 93, of Sicily Island, will be held at 11 AM Saturday, August 17, 2013 at Greenwood Memorial Park in Pineville. Family and friends will deliver the eulogy. Visitation will be Saturday morning from 9 AM to 10 AM at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia. Procession to the cemetery will depart from the funeral home at 10 AM. Mr. Crawford was born on October 24, 1919 in Enterprise to the union of Addie W. Crawford, Sr. and Frances Edith Williams Crawford and passed from this life on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Mary Anna Nursing Home in Wisner. He was a barber and a member of the First Baptist Church of Sicily Island. He was a member of the Sicily Island Masonic Lodge for over 50 years and served with the US Army. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Thelma Marie Crawford; sister, Mildred McCormack and brothers: E.P. Crawford, A.W. Crawford, Jr., and Floyd Crawford. Survivors include his two sons: William C. Crawford and wife, Suzie of Monroe and John R. Crawford and wife, Arlene of Bentley; four grandchildren: Donya Gail Crawford and husband, Dale Craig of Pineville, Billy Crawford of Monroe, Todd Crawford of Gulfport, MS and Kevin Crawford and wife, Dedra of Hot Springs Village, AR; seven great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be friends and family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Sicily Island, library of your choice or any other charity of your choosing. You may send online condolences to the Crawford family at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on August 16, 2013

Lela Faye Hammond Funeral Services for Lela "Faye" Hammond, 80, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, August 17, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Jim Arrant and Dr. Lionel Crowell officiating. Interment will follow in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery Monroe, LA. Mrs. Hammond was born on September 18, 1932 in Ouachita Parish and passed away on August 14, 2013. Mrs. Faye was a member or Bethel Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time at the Ouachita Senior Center. She is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Curtis Wayne Hammond; son-in-law, David White; her parents, Mary Opal and Preston George; sister, Virginia Goleman and brother, James Curtis George. Survivors include her daughter, Regina White; son, Wayne Dale Hammond; grandchildren, Chris White, and Anna Johnson and husband, Heath; great grandchildren, Jordan and Megan White, and Connor Johnson; brothers, L.C. George and wife, Ernestine and C.P. George and wife, Margaret; sister, Julia Whitlock and husband, Gene; and numerous nieces and nephews who adored her. Pallbearers will be Tommy Waldrop, Cal Miyahira, Bobby Parker, Kevin Franks, DeWayne Walker and James Allen George. Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Carter, Gary Vandenberg and Mike George. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Friday, August 16, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. The Family wishes to thank Debbie Brit for being so wonderful to Faye. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 16, 2013

John A. (Jack) Hummel, III A private family gathering will be held to celebrate the life of John A. (Jack) Hummel, III. Jack, a resident of West Monroe, LA died on August 12, 2013 at the age of 72, at St. Francis Medical Center following a sudden illness. Jack was a member of the United States Army 101st Airborne Division stationed at Ft. Campbell, KY, and served abroad in Korea. He also served his country as a computer programmer with the National Security Agency. During his career Jack was employed with Monroe Building and Loan, National Cash Register, Ford Bacon & Davis and was a jewelry store owner for 30 years. He loved the outdoors hunting with all his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Marie Louise Hummel and his son, Eric Thomas Hummel. Survivors: Wife of 30 years, Kathy Lewis Hummel; Sons, John Hummel IV and John Hummel V; Daughter, Chelsea Marie Hummel; Step Son, Steve Eyre; Brothers and Sisters, Wayne K. Hummel, Beverly J. Hooper (Rick), Nancy Odaware (Billy), Ronald Kurt Hummel (Kim), Dr. Glenn E. Hummel (Lisa) and Gary Hummel (Joyce); Mother-in-law, Lucy Dupree; Brothers-in-law, Jack (Buster) Lewis (Becky) and Kenny Lewis (Karen); Sisters-in-law, Denise Burroughs (Bobby) and Patricia Allen; and host of friends. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude's Children Research Hospital or Northeast La. Food Bank. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from August 14 to August 18, 2013

Jack Elwood Rutledge Mr. Jack Elwood Rutledge, age 90, passed away August 13, 2013, in his sleep, in Elizabethtown, KY. Born in Meridian, MS, and knowing Country Singer Jimmie Rodgers as "Uncle Jimmie", his family moved to Monroe, LA when he was 3. He graduated from Byrd H.S., Shreveport, LA in 1940. Interested in going to "summer camp" he and his friends decided to talk to the recruiter. He was a WWII vet, who enlisted in the Louisiana Army National Guard in 1940, trained at Ft. Bliss, El Paso, TX, was stationed in Iceland for 18 months (where the farmers wouldn't let him meet their daughters), went ashore on Utah Beach on D+12, as NCO of a Battery in the 494th AAA Gun Battalion, he participated in the defense of Antwerp from V-1attacks (he also saw his first jet airplane - as it strafed his unit), and was discharged as a Staff Sergeant in 1945. He returned to his home in Monroe, LA, and in 1946 married Evelyn Earline Greer. They built the house they lived in for almost 60 years a room at a time as they could save to buy the materials. He was a machinist until he retired 25 years ago, after 46 years with Motor Supply Co. Jack and Earline attended Memorial United Methodist Church in Monroe. Jack's hobbies were furniture restoration and wood working, singing and performing in community events, and telling jokes. Jack and Earline moved to Elizabethtown, KY, last November to be close to their daughter, Pam, son-in-law, Bill, and grandson, James. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joshua B. C. Rutledge and Sarah Catherine Ethridge Rutledge; two brothers, Henry R. Mann and W. B. Mann and two sisters, Doris R. Turner and Virginia R. Carlson. Jack is survived by his wife of almost 67 years, Earline, daughter Pamela Ridlon, son-in-law, Bill, and grandsons, Will Ridlon, a nursing graduate student in Columbia, MO, Captain Michael Ridlon, US Army, Ft. Drum, NY, and James Ridlon, who works in Elizabethtown, KY. Pam teaches Middle School at Ft. Knox, KY, and Bill is a retired Lt. Colonel, JA, USAR , and an Army civilian attorney at Ft. Knox. He is also survived by a sister, Ida B. Hayden of Houston, TX. A Memorial service will be Thursday September 5, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at Memorial United Methodist Church. Condolences may be expressed online at www.brownfuneral.com. Brown Funeral Home Elizabethtown, KY Published in The News Star from August 16 to September 4, 2013

Martha Carolyn Upshaw Stinson Funeral services for Martha Carolyn Upshaw Stinson 81, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday, August 17, 2013 at First United Methodist Church in West Monroe. Rev. John Tellifero will officiate. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Martha was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Ed Walker Stinson, Jr.; her parents, Elton and Irene Spencer Upshaw; her stepmother, Minnie Maxwell Upshaw; special aunt and uncle Paul and Eva Spencer Dean; her brother, Elton Jefferson Upshaw, Jr.; and her sister, Dr. Catherine Dean Vaughan. She is survived by her children; Ed Walker Stinson, III and his wife, Denise Hutson Stinson of Ruston, Paul Spencer Stinson and his wife, Karen Ledoux Stinson of Monroe; daughter, Andrea Elizabeth Stinson of West Monroe and special niece, Janet Vaughan Fisher of Monroe; grandchildren, Paige Elizabeth Smith and her husband, Jason, Olivia Leigh Stinson, Mattie Louise Stinson, Anne Kathryn Stinson and Walker Paul Stinson; two great grandchildren, Dawson Scott Sills and Parkes Elizabeth Smith; sister, Rosemary Upshaw Ewing and her husband, Randy; and sister-in-law, Dr. Martha Jane Upshaw Anderson; numerous nieces and nephews and her special dog, Arabella. Martha was a member of the Junior Charity League of Monroe and the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). She had also previously served on the Board of Trustees for both the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home and Louisiana College. Martha was a graduate of Baylor University. She was a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe. Pallbearers will be Hodge Garrett, Steve Fisher, Dr. David Osafo, Tom Hutson, Winston Landry, Charles Davis, Randy Ewing and Walker Paul Stinson. Honorary pallbearers will be from the Ed Stinson Sunday School class from First United Methodist Church of West Monroe, Charles Bedgood and Don Britt. Visitation will be held Saturday, August 17, 2013 from 9:00 am until service time at the church. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Mrs. Stinson's caregiver, Keisha Simmons for her care throughout the year. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home,7200 Desiard St. Monroe, LA 71203. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 16, 2013

Charles " Jay " Warbington Funeral services for Charles "Jay " Warbington, age 49, of Wisner, will be held Saturday, August 17, 2013 at 2 p.m. at the Kendrick's Ferry Pentecostal Church, 8 miles, east of Wisner, LA, with Bro. James Warbington and Bro. Danny Davis officiating. Interment will be in Oakley Cemetery, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mr. Warbington was born April 7, 1964, and passed away Wednesday August 14,2013. He was an employee of Tensas State Bank. Survivors include his mother; Phyllis Ann Parker Warbington, a brother; William "Sonny" Warbington, and sister-in law Gabby Warbington, and a nephew; Charles Laine Warbington, and a host of cousins, family, and friends. Preceded in death by his father Charles Henry Warbington, Sr. his maternal grandparents Clyde Parker and Claudia Parker, paternal grandparents; Bro. W.H. "Son" Warbington and Sister Rose Warbington. Pallbearers will be John Armstrong, Shannon Pearson, Terry Jones, Gary Jones, Mike Watson and Marc McCarty. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ricky Jones, Mike "Tank" Jones, Kevin Cobb. Visitation will 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Friday August 16, 2013 at the Kendrick's Ferry Pentecostal Church. Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on August 16, 2013

Donna Wisenor Funeral services for Mrs. Donna Wisenor, 51, of Mangham, LA, will be 2 pm Saturday August 17, 2013 at Winnsboro United Pentecostal Church with Rev. Mark Powell, Bro. Michael Wright, Rev. Kevin Bates, Bro. Lamar Johnson, and Rev. Floyd Hawthorne officiating. Interment will follow in Gwin Cemetery, Mangham, LA under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5:00pm until 9:00pm Friday August 16, 2012 at the church. Mrs. Wisenor was born August 29, 1961 in Rayville, LA and passed from this life on August 14, 2013 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro, LA following a lengthy illness. She is preceded in death by her father Audry Killingsworth; mother Phronia Lewis Ming, and sister Shelia Killingsworth. Mrs. Wisenor loved her family; she enjoyed shopping, getting pedicures, cooking, canning and baking. Survivors include her husband of 29 years Thomas "Buddy" Wisenor of Mangham, LA; three sons: Wade Wisenor and wife Jessica of Archibald, LA; Jason Lord and wife LeeAnne of Swartz, LA; Shon Wisenor and wife Heather of Rayville, LA; one daughter Rachel Wright and husband Jonathan of Rayville, LA; four grandchildren: Colton Wisenor, Robbie Dans; Cameron Dans and Briana Smith; two brothers Erin Killingsworth and wife Melanie; Randy Killingsworth and wife Lavonne; one sister Rhonda Gill and a host of other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be Curt Curtis, Justin Hales, Daniel Phillips, Brandon Stephenson, Caleb Stephenson and Jeffery Stephenson. Honorary pallbearers will be Bennett Blackwell and Wayne Rose. Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on August 16, 2013

Katie Bright, 82 RAYVILLE – Katie Bright, a homemaker, died Aug. 8. Services are noon Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in Love & Charity Cemetery.

Johnnie J. Chandler, 82 WINNFIELD – Johnnie Jewel Chandler, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Calvin. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at Southern Funeral Home and 11 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Jerry F. Colson, 79 RAYVILLE – Jerry F. Colson died Wednesday. Srvices are 2 p.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is noon Saturday until service time at the funeral home.

Ezell Goods, 62 TALLULAH – Ezell Goods died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

George D. Jackson, 71 BASTROP – George David Jackson, a mechanic, died Aug. 8. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Morehouse Baptist Education Association Building. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home with a musical beginning at 7 p.m. at New Jerusalem in Bastrop. Burial will be in Point Pleasant Cemetery, Homer.

Mary A. Johnson, 69 JONESBORO – Mary Alice Polk Johnson, a retired X-ray technician, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery under the direction of Edmond Funeral Home.

Donald Jones, 58 BASTROP – Donald Jones died Aug. 7. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Jerusalem No. 2 Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery.

Rev. Jack N. Jordan, 88 GOLDONNA – Rev. Jack Nolan Jordan, an evangelist, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Goldonna.

Ella Loyd, 79 WATERPROOF – Ella Loyd, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New St. Mark Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Myrtle Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Pidgie L. Moore, 85 RUSTON – Pidgie Lee Walker Moore, a retired Claibonre Parish educator, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Prosperity Baptist Church, Ruston. Family hour is 7-8 p.m. Friday at King’s Funeral Home. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Zachkary D. Neal, infant TALLULAH – Zachkary D. Neal, the infant son of Kim Simon and David Neal, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Linda K. Paul, 62 Linda K. Paul of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at New Salem Baptist Church, Crews. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in St. Maurice Cemetery, St. Maurice, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Willie L. Perry, 83 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Willie Lee Perry, a homemaker, died Aug. 6. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Myrtle Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Waterproof. Wake is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Good Samaritan Cemetery, Waterproof, under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Geralyn K. Rushing, 46 BASTROP – Geralyn “Gerri” Kilpatrick Rushing, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Harmony Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home

. James L. Upton, 92 DELHI – James L. Upton died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Anderson, Robert K.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Hester’s Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Baker, Mattie Lee: 1 p.m. Saturday, Cain Ridge No. 2 Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Barthol, Marion Louise Crenshaw: 2 p.m. Friday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Dring, Lora “Puddin” Skinner: 10 a.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Gantt, Glawson : 10 a.m. Friday, Mount Olive Baptist Church. Jackson, Mildred Ruth : 10 a.m. Friday, Archibald Church of Christ, Archibald. Kelley, John Terry “J.T.” : 11 a.m. Saturday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. McLeod, Bobby Dean: 3 p.m. Friday, Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop. Nelson, Earnestine E. : 11 a.m. Saturday, Orange Hill Baptist Church, Start. Roberts, Maxine Leach : 2 p.m. Friday, First United Methodist Church, Oak Grove. Shoemake, Patti Roncal : 2 p.m. Friday, Sweetwater Baptist Church, Quitman. Wagnon, Mildred Naomi Windham: 4 p.m. Saturday, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston.

Aug 17, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

John A. (Jack) Hummel, III A private family gathering will be held to celebrate the life of John A. (Jack) Hummel, III. Jack, a resident of West Monroe, LA died on August 12, 2013 at the age of 72, at St. Francis Medical Center following a sudden illness. Jack was a member of the United States Army 101st Airborne Division stationed at Ft. Campbell, KY, and served abroad in Korea. He also served his country as a computer programmer with the National Security Agency. During his career Jack was employed with Monroe Building and Loan, National Cash Register, Ford Bacon & Davis and was a jewelry store owner for 30 years. He loved the outdoors hunting with all his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Marie Louise Hummel and his son, Eric Thomas Hummel. Survivors: Wife of 30 years, Kathy Lewis Hummel; Sons, John Hummel IV and John Hummel V; Daughter, Chelsea Marie Hummel; Step Son, Steve Eyre; Brothers and Sisters, Wayne K. Hummel, Beverly J. Hooper (Rick), Nancy Odaware (Billy), Ronald Kurt Hummel (Kim), Dr. Glenn E. Hummel (Lisa) and Gary Hummel (Joyce); Mother-in-law, Lucy Dupree; Brothers-in-law, Jack (Buster) Lewis (Becky) and Kenny Lewis (Karen); Sisters-in-law, Denise Burroughs (Bobby) and Patricia Allen; and host of friends. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude's Children Research Hospital or Northeast La. Food Bank. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from August 14 to August 18, 2013

Jack Elwood Rutledge Mr. Jack Elwood Rutledge, age 90, passed away August 13, 2013, in his sleep, in Elizabethtown, KY. Born in Meridian, MS, and knowing Country Singer Jimmie Rodgers as "Uncle Jimmie", his family moved to Monroe, LA when he was 3. He graduated from Byrd H.S., Shreveport, LA in 1940. Interested in going to "summer camp" he and his friends decided to talk to the recruiter. He was a WWII vet, who enlisted in the Louisiana Army National Guard in 1940, trained at Ft. Bliss, El Paso, TX, was stationed in Iceland for 18 months (where the farmers wouldn't let him meet their daughters), went ashore on Utah Beach on D+12, as NCO of a Battery in the 494th AAA Gun Battalion, he participated in the defense of Antwerp from V-1attacks (he also saw his first jet airplane - as it strafed his unit), and was discharged as a Staff Sergeant in 1945. He returned to his home in Monroe, LA, and in 1946 married Evelyn Earline Greer. They built the house they lived in for almost 60 years a room at a time as they could save to buy the materials. He was a machinist until he retired 25 years ago, after 46 years with Motor Supply Co. Jack and Earline attended Memorial United Methodist Church in Monroe. Jack's hobbies were furniture restoration and wood working, singing and performing in community events, and telling jokes. Jack and Earline moved to Elizabethtown, KY, last November to be close to their daughter, Pam, son-in-law, Bill, and grandson, James. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joshua B. C. Rutledge and Sarah Catherine Ethridge Rutledge; two brothers, Henry R. Mann and W. B. Mann and two sisters, Doris R. Turner and Virginia R. Carlson. Jack is survived by his wife of almost 67 years, Earline, daughter Pamela Ridlon, son-in-law, Bill, and grandsons, Will Ridlon, a nursing graduate student in Columbia, MO, Captain Michael Ridlon, US Army, Ft. Drum, NY, and James Ridlon, who works in Elizabethtown, KY. Pam teaches Middle School at Ft. Knox, KY, and Bill is a retired Lt. Colonel, JA, USAR , and an Army civilian attorney at Ft. Knox. He is also survived by a sister, Ida B. Hayden of Houston, TX. A Memorial service will be Thursday September 5, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at Memorial United Methodist Church. Condolences may be expressed online at www.brownfuneral.com. Brown Funeral Home Elizabethtown, KY Published in The News Star from August 16 to September 4, 2013

Robert K. Anderson, 62 Robert K. Anderson of Monroe, an automobile detailer, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester’s Central State Funeral Home.

Justina Elliott, 65 Justina Elliott of Monroe, retired, died Aug. 9. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Miller Funeral Home.

Hazel L. Fisher, 95 MARRERO – Hazel Luttrell Fisher, department manager, died Tuesday. Private family graveside services are Saturday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lela F. Hammond, 80 Lela Faye Hammond of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Tamara L. McDaniel, 57 ST. JOSEPH – Tamara LaDean "Deannie" McDaniel, vault teller for Tensas State Bank, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Pentecostals of the Miss Lou, Ferriday. Visitation is 1 p.m. Sunday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Monclova Cemetery under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Louis E. Nelson, 41 Louis Edward Nelson of Monroe died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Linda K. Paul, 62 Linda K. Paul of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at New Salem Baptist Church, Crews. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in St. Maurice Cemetery, St. Maurice, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Martha U. Stinson, 81 Martha Upshaw Stinson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Jimmy W. Towers, 53 RAYVILLE – Jimmy Wayne Towers, a machinist, died Sunday. A memorial service will be held at a later date under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

James L. Upton, 92 DELHI – James Leon Upton, a livestock inspector, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Newton Baptist Church. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Newton Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Baker, Mattie Lee: 1 p.m. Saturday, Cain Ridge No. 2 Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Bright, Katie: noon Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville. Chandler, Johnnie Jewel : 2 p.m. Saturday, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Calvin. Colson, Jerry F. : 2 p.m. Saturday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Dring, Lora “Puddin” Skinner: 10 a.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Kelley, John Terry “J.T.” : 11 a.m. Saturday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Jackson, George David: 11 a.m. Saturday, Morehouse Baptist Education Association Building, Bastrop. Johnson, Mary Alice Polk : 10 a.m. Saturday, Ebenezer Baptist Church. Jones, Donald : 11 a.m. Saturday, New Jerusalem No. 2 Baptist Church. Jordan, Rev. Jack Nolan : 10 a.m. Saturday, Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Loyd, Ella : 11 a.m. Saturday, New St. Mark Baptist Church. Moore, Pidgie Lee Walker: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Prosperity Baptist Church, Ruston. Nelson, Earnestine E. : 11 a.m. Saturday, Orange Hill Baptist Church, Start. Paul, Linda K. : 3 p.m. Saturday, New Salem Baptist Church, Crews. Perry, Willie Lee : 1 p.m. Saturday, Myrtle Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Waterproof. Rushing, Geralyn “Gerri” Kilpatrick: 10 a.m. Saturday, Harmony Baptist Church. Wagnon, Mildred Naomi Windham: 4 p.m. Saturday, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston.

Aug 18, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Bennye Sue Donnell Funeral services for Bennye Sue Kirk Donnell, 83, of Swampers, LA will be held at 11:00 am Monday, August 19, 2013 at Lone Pine Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Stephens officiating. Interment will follow in Harris Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home. Visitation will be 9:00 am until time of service at the church. Mrs. Donnell was born May 27, 1930 in Rayville, LA to Benjamin Leslie and Clover Dell Owen Kirk and passed from this life on August 17, 2013 at her residence in Swampers, LA. She was a member of Lone Pine Baptist Church, a Sunday School teacher for over 50 years and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Mrs. Donnell was a devoted wife and mother who loved to take care of her family; she loved to cook, bake and most of all rock and read books to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Preceding her in death are her parents and sister Martha Kirk Benerman. Survivors include her husband of 64 years Jewel Neal Donnell, Sr. of Swampers; children J.N. "Dewey" Donnell of Winnsboro, LA; Patty Donnell Holloway and husband, Edward of Delhi, LA; Jarrell Donnell and wife, DeLayne of Swampers, LA; grandchildren Christy Donnell Chapman and husband, Brad; their children Brandon and Blake of Winnsboro; Matthew Holloway and wife, Carmen; their children Caleb and Megan of Crowville, LA; Tracy Donnell Kaufman and husband, Alex; their children Lance and Emma of Winnsboro; Shannon Holloway Anderson and husband, Don; their children Devan and Logan of Blairsville, GA; Benjamin Donnell and daughter Hannah; and her daughter Chloe of Monroe; Everett Holloway and wife, Betsey; their daughter Stella Grace of Rayville, LA; Joshua Donnell of Gonzales, LA; Jarrod Donnell and wife, DeAnna; their son Johnathan of Swampers, LA; Leslie Donnell of Natchez, MS; her brother and sisters Betty Kirk Fritts of Hunt, TX; Gen. (Ret.)William Leslie Kirk and wife Nancy of Niceville, FL and Adelene Kirk Phillips of Arvada, CO and a host of other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be Matthew Holloway, Benjamin Donnell, Joshua Donnell, Everett Holloway, Jarrod Donnell, Brad Chapman, Alex Kaufman and Don Anderson. A special thank you to Patricia Wallace, who lovingly cared for our mom during her illness and who has become one of the family. Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on August 18, 2013

John A. (Jack) Hummel, III A private family gathering will be held to celebrate the life of John A. (Jack) Hummel, III. Jack, a resident of West Monroe, LA died on August 12, 2013 at the age of 72, at St. Francis Medical Center following a sudden illness. Jack was a member of the United States Army 101st Airborne Division stationed at Ft. Campbell, KY, and served abroad in Korea. He also served his country as a computer programmer with the National Security Agency. During his career Jack was employed with Monroe Building and Loan, National Cash Register, Ford Bacon & Davis and was a jewelry store owner for 30 years. He loved the outdoors hunting with all his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Marie Louise Hummel and his son, Eric Thomas Hummel. Survivors: Wife of 30 years, Kathy Lewis Hummel; Sons, John Hummel IV and John Hummel V; Daughter, Chelsea Marie Hummel; Step Son, Steve Eyre; Brothers and Sisters, Wayne K. Hummel, Beverly J. Hooper (Rick), Nancy Odaware (Billy), Ronald Kurt Hummel (Kim), Dr. Glenn E. Hummel (Lisa) and Gary Hummel (Joyce); Mother-in-law, Lucy Dupree; Brothers-in-law, Jack (Buster) Lewis (Becky) and Kenny Lewis (Karen); Sisters-in-law, Denise Burroughs (Bobby) and Patricia Allen; and host of friends. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude's Children Research Hospital or Northeast La. Food Bank. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from August 14 to August 18, 2013

Jack Elwood Rutledge Mr. Jack Elwood Rutledge, age 90, passed away August 13, 2013, in his sleep, in Elizabethtown, KY. Born in Meridian, MS, and knowing Country Singer Jimmie Rodgers as "Uncle Jimmie", his family moved to Monroe, LA when he was 3. He graduated from Byrd H.S., Shreveport, LA in 1940. Interested in going to "summer camp" he and his friends decided to talk to the recruiter. He was a WWII vet, who enlisted in the Louisiana Army National Guard in 1940, trained at Ft. Bliss, El Paso, TX, was stationed in Iceland for 18 months (where the farmers wouldn't let him meet their daughters), went ashore on Utah Beach on D+12, as NCO of a Battery in the 494th AAA Gun Battalion, he participated in the defense of Antwerp from V-1attacks (he also saw his first jet airplane - as it strafed his unit), and was discharged as a Staff Sergeant in 1945. He returned to his home in Monroe, LA, and in 1946 married Evelyn Earline Greer. They built the house they lived in for almost 60 years a room at a time as they could save to buy the materials. He was a machinist until he retired 25 years ago, after 46 years with Motor Supply Co. Jack and Earline attended Memorial United Methodist Church in Monroe. Jack's hobbies were furniture restoration and wood working, singing and performing in community events, and telling jokes. Jack and Earline moved to Elizabethtown, KY, last November to be close to their daughter, Pam, son-in-law, Bill, and grandson, James. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joshua B. C. Rutledge and Sarah Catherine Ethridge Rutledge; two brothers, Henry R. Mann and W. B. Mann and two sisters, Doris R. Turner and Virginia R. Carlson. Jack is survived by his wife of almost 67 years, Earline, daughter Pamela Ridlon, son-in-law, Bill, and grandsons, Will Ridlon, a nursing graduate student in Columbia, MO, Captain Michael Ridlon, US Army, Ft. Drum, NY, and James Ridlon, who works in Elizabethtown, KY. Pam teaches Middle School at Ft. Knox, KY, and Bill is a retired Lt. Colonel, JA, USAR , and an Army civilian attorney at Ft. Knox. He is also survived by a sister, Ida B. Hayden of Houston, TX. A Memorial service will be Thursday September 5, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at Memorial United Methodist Church. Condolences may be expressed online at www.brownfuneral.com. Brown Funeral Home Elizabethtown, KY Published in The News Star from August 16 to September 4, 2013

Thomas W. Craig, 66 SIMSBORO – Thmas William “Tommy” Craig, a police officer at Louisiana Tech University, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in West Lake Baptist Church Cemetery, Doyline.

Kenneth W. Donohue, 73 DELHI – Kenneth Wayne Donohue, a retired truck driver, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Brown Holley Funeral Home Chapel, Oak Grove. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Epps Cemetery, Epps.

John W. Fluitt Sr., 83 WINNFIELD – John W. Fluitt Sr., a retired senior chief petty officer with the Navy, died died Friday. Graveside services are 9 a.m. Monday at Garden of Memories Cemetery. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Sunday at Southern Funeral Home.

Billy J. Gorman, 50 DOWNSVILLE – Billy Joe Gorman, a heating and air technician, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Henry Pilcher, 86 FARMERVILLE – Henry “Hank” Pilcher, a retired Union Parish school bus driver, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sardis Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Farrar Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sardis Cemetery.

Helen Polk, 87 Helen Hare Polk of West Monroe died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation si 1 p.m. Monday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Loch Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery, Monroe.

Betty I. Young, 85 Betty I. Young of Sterlington, retired from the University of Louisiana at Monroe, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED McDaniel, Tamara LaDean "Deannie" : 3 p.m. Sunday, Pentecostals of the Miss Lou, Ferriday.

Aug 19 , 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Hayrese Hatten Lambert Funeral Services for Hayrese Hatten Lambert, 86, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00AM Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Wesley Pittman and Rev. Purvis Rodriguez officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun. Mrs. Lambert was born on December 6, 1926 and passed away on August 17, 2013. She was married for 69 years to Edgar C. "Joe" Lambert. Mrs. Lambert was a wonderful loving mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edgar C. "Joe" Lambert; her parents; and brother, Buck Hatten. She is survived by her daughter, Jenny Lynn Lambert Ledford of West Monroe; sisters, Hazel Caldwell and Quida Cady both of West Monroe, LA; brothers, Fred Hatten of Palisade, CO and Charlie Hatten of Columbia, LA; 2 grandsons, Bryan J. Crowell of Metairie, LA and Chris Crowell of West Monroe; 2 great-grandsons, Dylan Crowell and Lance Corporal Patrick Crowell, USMC; and 2 great-granddaughters, Valarie Grace Crowell and Reagan Elizabeth Crowell. Pallbearers will be Bryan Crowell, Christopher Crowell, Dylan Crowell, Jeff Hatten, Sam Roberson, and Terry Cady. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Monday, August 19, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to Trinity Baptist Church, 214 Reagan Street, West Monroe, LA 71292. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 19, 2013

Helen Marie Hare Polk Funeral Services to celebrate the life of Helen Hare Polk will be held on Monday, August 19, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA officiated by Dr. Woods Watson. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM with services following at 2:00 PM. Interment will be at Loch Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery. Helen was born in Swartz, Louisiana on July 10, 1926 to Denta and Jesse Hare, who preceded her in death. She married Robert (Bob) Polk, the love of her life in 1954. He and her brother Donald Hare also preceded her in their eternal rest. Helen lived most of her adult life in New Orleans, Louisiana, a city she called home. She attended New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. She served on staff at First Baptist Church under Dr. J. D. Grey. She also served her Lord on short term missions in Guatemala and the Atchafalaya River Basin. Helen loved to read until her eyesight prevented it. She also was an avid fan of classical music. She loved spending time with her family and friends from all over the world. She is survived by her brother, Richard Hare of West Monroe; sister, Joyce Milstead of Weston; and a host of nieces and nephews. Honored to serve as pallbearers are her adoring nephews. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 19, 2013

Jack Elwood Rutledge Mr. Jack Elwood Rutledge, age 90, passed away August 13, 2013, in his sleep, in Elizabethtown, KY. Born in Meridian, MS, and knowing Country Singer Jimmie Rodgers as "Uncle Jimmie", his family moved to Monroe, LA when he was 3. He graduated from Byrd H.S., Shreveport, LA in 1940. Interested in going to "summer camp" he and his friends decided to talk to the recruiter. He was a WWII vet, who enlisted in the Louisiana Army National Guard in 1940, trained at Ft. Bliss, El Paso, TX, was stationed in Iceland for 18 months (where the farmers wouldn't let him meet their daughters), went ashore on Utah Beach on D+12, as NCO of a Battery in the 494th AAA Gun Battalion, he participated in the defense of Antwerp from V-1attacks (he also saw his first jet airplane - as it strafed his unit), and was discharged as a Staff Sergeant in 1945. He returned to his home in Monroe, LA, and in 1946 married Evelyn Earline Greer. They built the house they lived in for almost 60 years a room at a time as they could save to buy the materials. He was a machinist until he retired 25 years ago, after 46 years with Motor Supply Co. Jack and Earline attended Memorial United Methodist Church in Monroe. Jack's hobbies were furniture restoration and wood working, singing and performing in community events, and telling jokes. Jack and Earline moved to Elizabethtown, KY, last November to be close to their daughter, Pam, son-in-law, Bill, and grandson, James. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joshua B. C. Rutledge and Sarah Catherine Ethridge Rutledge; two brothers, Henry R. Mann and W. B. Mann and two sisters, Doris R. Turner and Virginia R. Carlson. Jack is survived by his wife of almost 67 years, Earline, daughter Pamela Ridlon, son-in-law, Bill, and grandsons, Will Ridlon, a nursing graduate student in Columbia, MO, Captain Michael Ridlon, US Army, Ft. Drum, NY, and James Ridlon, who works in Elizabethtown, KY. Pam teaches Middle School at Ft. Knox, KY, and Bill is a retired Lt. Colonel, JA, USAR , and an Army civilian attorney at Ft. Knox. He is also survived by a sister, Ida B. Hayden of Houston, TX. A Memorial service will be Thursday September 5, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at Memorial United Methodist Church. Condolences may be expressed online at www.brownfuneral.com. Brown Funeral Home Elizabethtown, KY Published in The News Star from August 16 to September 4, 2013

Betty I. Young Funeral services for Betty I. Young, 85, of Sterlington, will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, August 20, 2013 in the chapel at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Rhonda Feurtado and Rev. Judy Bazer officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Young passed away Saturday, August 17, 2013, at St. Francis Medical Center. She was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church for 51 years. Her interests included Council on Aging art, water aerobics, traveling, and church and community service. Mrs. Young was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Ashe Henderson Ingram; and her husband, Thomas Edgar Young. Survivors include her daughters, Josephine Young of Olympia, WA, Dorothy Stuart and husband David of Sterlington, LA, Margaret Peacock and husband Gary of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren, Troy and Tanya Stuart of Chiang Rai, Thailand, Joshua Duffey of Charlotte, NC, Rebekah and Brad Upchurch of Charlotte, NC, Travis and Emily Stuart of Monroe, LA; great grandchildren, Jadon, Jonas, and Jesse Stuart, and Lauren Upchurch; and sister, Laura V. Crawford. Pallbearers will be Travis Stuart, Ronnie Trant, James Ward, Billy Stuart, Cole Trant, and Bob Mays. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Monday, August 19, 2013 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to St. Andrew's United Methodist Church in Sterlington. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 19, 2013

Aug 20, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Andrew Houston "Hoot" Douglas Funeral services for Andrew Houston "Hoot" Douglas age 87 of Monroe will be held 10:00 am Wednesday August 21, 2013 from the Columbia chapel of Riser Funeral Home with the Rev. Jed Douglas and Rev. Terry Mimms officiating. Interment will follow at the Burroughs Garden of Memories Cemetery east of Columbia. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday evening, August 20 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the funeral home located at 7131 U S Highway 165, Columbia. Andrew Houston Douglas was born on June 7, 1926 at Clarks, Louisiana to the union of his parents, Andrew Mosco Douglas and Sarah Florence Sherrod Douglas. He passed from this life on August 18, 2013 at the Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home in Monroe following an extended illness. Mr. Douglas served in the United States Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theatre and also served in the United States Coast Guard. He was a retired employee with the city of Monroe. Survivors include his wife of 56 years: Maudine Brown Douglas of Monroe; his sons: Jed Douglas and wife Nancy of Ashville, North Carolina; Cameron Douglas and wife Vicki of Monroe; and Larry Douglas and life partner Dale Mertens of Slidell; his daughters: Peggy Barmore and husband Mikie of West Monroe; Debbie Dickerson and husband Wade of Monroe; and Stephanie Ragland and husband Dennis of Monroe; and thirteen grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers will be Richard Oliveaux, Bobby Oliveaux, Junior Oliveaux, Charles Duff, Jeff Lodgen, Michael Perkins, and James Earl Douglas. Online registry/ condolences: riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Homes Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on August 20, 2013

Sheila Diane Ford Funeral services for Sheila Diane Ford, 64, of Mer Rouge will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 21 2013, at Mer Rouge Baptist Church with Bro. Ron Vollmar officiating. Interment will follow at the Mer Rouge Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Bastrop. Diane was born September 19, 1948 and passed away Monday, August 19th at her residence after a courageous battle with cancer. She was of the Baptist faith. Diane married her high school sweetheart, Howell Ford, and they celebrated 45 years of marriage this past March. She and her husband have been the owners of the Country Cream in Mer Rouge for 37 years. Diane was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Audrey McCollum, brother-in-law Joe Ford and nephew Damian Fontenot. She is survived by her husband, Howell Ford of Mer Rouge, son Michael Ford of Bastrop, daughter Lee Ford of Mer Rouge and mother-in-law Joyce Ford of Mer Rouge. Also surviving her are her sisters Sharon Borden and husband Harvey of Leesburg, Florida and Peggy Gerald and husband Richard of Bastrop; sisters and brother-in-laws Joyce Powell and husband Rodney of Bastrop, Judy Fontenot of Pineville, Mickey Ford and wife Dianne of Farmerville, Susan McHenry and husband Mac of Katy, Texas and Dorothy Ford of Bastrop. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins that she dearly loved. For those that were blessed to be a part of Diane's life knew the gracious, kind, gentle and loving woman she was. They knew she was a woman who spoke no harsh words against anyone, who found good in everyone and offered encouragement, praise and kind words. A loving wife, mother, daughter-in-law, sister, sister-in-law and aunt, Diane will be remembered for the extraordinary example she set as to how we should live our lives, for her smile and laughter, but most of all for the love she had for her family. Heaven has indeed received an angel. Pallbearers will be Alan Fontenot, Austin Fontenot, Kevin Lincecum, Ted Parker, Newton Gray and Kenny Jones. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 20th, from 5:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m. at Cox Funeral Home in Bastrop. For those who wish memorials may be made to the Mer Rouge Community Chest, P.O. Box 159, Mer Rouge, LA. 71261 or to the . Cox Funeral Home Bastrop, Louisiana Published in The News Star on August 20, 2013

uesday, August 20, 2013 at 11:00 AM with Grant and Vicki Gilliam officiating. Interment will follow at Oakley Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial. Gussie Lachney was born on June 16, 1925 in Echo, LA and passed away Sunday, August 18, 2013 at Mary Anna Nursing Home in Wisner. He was a resident of Bastrop LA, and Gilbert LA, a Dairyman, Farmer and Store Owner. Mr. Gussie was a member of Green Acres Baptist Church and Gilbert First Baptist Church where he was a Deacon since 1952. He proudly served his Country in the United States Navy during WWII. He was preceded in death by: Father-Shelton Lachney, Mother-May Lee Lachney, Brothers:Elzy Lachney, Tanzy Lachney, U.P. Lachney, Edwin Lachney. Survivors include: Wife, Mildred Lachney of Gilbert, LA Daughter: Vicki Gilliam and her husband Ken of Clinton, MS; Brother:Clara J. Lachney of Natchitoches, LA Grandson:Grant Gilliam of Clinton, Granddaughter:Ferris Nicholson and her husband Chad of Meridian, MS., Great-granddaughter: Sophia Nicholson; 2 Special Nephews: Johnnie and Mark Ezell; Special Niece: Lou Walker. Pallbearers will be Pete Lachney, Larry Lachney, James Lachney, Wesley Lachney, Charlie Lachney, Robbie Walker, Alvie Vick and Mark Carroll. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on August 20, 2013

Jack Elwood Rutledge Mr. Jack Elwood Rutledge, age 90, passed away August 13, 2013, in his sleep, in Elizabethtown, KY. Born in Meridian, MS, and knowing Country Singer Jimmie Rodgers as "Uncle Jimmie", his family moved to Monroe, LA when he was 3. He graduated from Byrd H.S., Shreveport, LA in 1940. Interested in going to "summer camp" he and his friends decided to talk to the recruiter. He was a WWII vet, who enlisted in the Louisiana Army National Guard in 1940, trained at Ft. Bliss, El Paso, TX, was stationed in Iceland for 18 months (where the farmers wouldn't let him meet their daughters), went ashore on Utah Beach on D+12, as NCO of a Battery in the 494th AAA Gun Battalion, he participated in the defense of Antwerp from V-1attacks (he also saw his first jet airplane - as it strafed his unit), and was discharged as a Staff Sergeant in 1945. He returned to his home in Monroe, LA, and in 1946 married Evelyn Earline Greer. They built the house they lived in for almost 60 years a room at a time as they could save to buy the materials. He was a machinist until he retired 25 years ago, after 46 years with Motor Supply Co. Jack and Earline attended Memorial United Methodist Church in Monroe. Jack's hobbies were furniture restoration and wood working, singing and performing in community events, and telling jokes. Jack and Earline moved to Elizabethtown, KY, last November to be close to their daughter, Pam, son-in-law, Bill, and grandson, James. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joshua B. C. Rutledge and Sarah Catherine Ethridge Rutledge; two brothers, Henry R. Mann and W. B. Mann and two sisters, Doris R. Turner and Virginia R. Carlson. Jack is survived by his wife of almost 67 years, Earline, daughter Pamela Ridlon, son-in-law, Bill, and grandsons, Will Ridlon, a nursing graduate student in Columbia, MO, Captain Michael Ridlon, US Army, Ft. Drum, NY, and James Ridlon, who works in Elizabethtown, KY. Pam teaches Middle School at Ft. Knox, KY, and Bill is a retired Lt. Colonel, JA, USAR , and an Army civilian attorney at Ft. Knox. He is also survived by a sister, Ida B. Hayden of Houston, TX. A Memorial service will be Thursday September 5, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at Memorial United Methodist Church. Condolences may be expressed online at www.brownfuneral.com. Brown Funeral Home Elizabethtown, KY Published in The News Star from August 16 to September 4, 2013

Elizabeth A. Blake, 59 DOWNSVILLE – Elizabeth Ann Blake, a waitress, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Alyce J. Colvin, 97 JONESBORO – Alyce Jobe Colvin, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m. until noon Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Gayla Traina Cemetery.

Sheila D. Ford, 64 MER ROUGE – Sheila Diane Ford, owner of the Country Cream, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mer Rouge Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Mer Rouge Cemetery.

Ezell Goods, 62 TALLULAH – Ezell Goods, retired chief fireman, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Madison/Tallulah Community Center. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Tuesday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery.

Andrew Housley, 72 Andrew “AC” Housley of Monroe, a security guard at Francis Towers, died Monday. Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Billy Johnson, 57 NATCHEZ, Miss. – Billy Johnson died Friday. A memorial service will be held at a later date under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Hayrese H. Lambert, 86 Hayrese Hatten Lambert of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Gerald H. Lewter, 72 ATLANTA, Texas – Gerald Hoye Lewter, formerly of Jonesboro, a truck driver, died Friday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mount Olive East Cemetery, Quitman. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Willie McHand, 79 RAYVILLE – Willie “Shorty” McHand died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Gill First National Funeral Home. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. Tuesday until time service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Stevenson Cemetery, Holly Ridge.

Otis B. Mecom, 81 GULF PORT, Miss. – Otis Bobby Mecom, a welder, died Wednesday. A private memorial service will be held at a later date under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Essie B. Simpson, 82 CHOUDRANT – Essie B. Simpson, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Macedonia Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Tuesday at Hester’s Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Eloise C. Spillers, 76 JONESBORO – Eloise Cordle Spillers of Chatham, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are noon Tuesday at Caney Lake Baptist Church, Chatham. Visitation is 10 a.m. until noon Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home.

Betty I. Young, 85 Betty I. Young of Sterlington, a retired secretary of education at University of Louisiana at Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Previously Acknowledged Donohue, Kenneth Wayne: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Brown Holley Funeral Home Chapel, Oak Grove. Garrard, Deanna: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Gee, Marsha Elaine : 1 p.m. Tuesday, Spencer Baptist Church, Spencer. Murray, Billy Jack: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Lakeside Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Pilcher, Henry “Hank”: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sardis Baptist Church, Farmerville. Roemers, Philip H. : 1 p.m. Tuesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Aug 21, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Dorothy Jeanne Sallier Colvin Memorial services for Dorothy Jeanne "Dot" Sallier Colvin, age 82, of Dubach will be 3:00 pm Saturday, August 24, 2013 at Dubach First Baptist Church in Dubach, LA with Rev. Barry Joyner officiating the service. Dot was born in Freeport, TX on January 24, 1931 and died August 17, 2013 in Ruston, LA due to complications caused by her battle with Cholangiocarcinoma. She was a faithful member of Dubach First Baptist Church for over 60 years, a retired school teacher, librarian, and guidance counselor with over 30 years of dedicated service in the Lincoln Parish school system, and hard working help mate and partner for Lamar in their farming and cattle operations. She was a graduate of Port Sulphur High School, Louisiana College, and LA Tech University. She was devoted to her family and extended church family. She loved her gardening and family genealogy research. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, mentor, and great demonstrator of her faith in The Lord. Her Christian faith had a positive impact on all whom she encountered throughout her life -- up to her final day on this earth. She was preceded in death by her father, Alpha Joseph Sallier, April 18, 1951 and mother, Vera Evelyn Smith Sallier, May 27, 1978. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Lamar Watts Colvin of Dubach; son, Mark L. Colvin and wife, Leslie of Dubach; son, Russell S. Colvin of New Orleans; 1 grandson, John Mark Colvin of Shreveport; 6 step-grand and great grand children: Heather Davidson Ambrose, husband David and son Duncan of Arlington, TX; Jolee Verret McAbee, husband Jeff and daughter Juliana of Inman, SC; Natalie Lynn Verret and son Jonathan of Ruston, LA; sister, Earlene Higgins and husband, George of Pineville; sister, Glenda Hofius and husband Ted of Shreveport; and multitude of nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family would like to thank the staff of Alpine Gamble Guest Care and Professional Hospice Care, both of Ruston, for all their thoughtful caregiving and love for Dot during her illness. In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations in her name to Dubach First Baptist Church. Published in The News Star on August 21, 2013 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thenewsstar/obituary-browse.aspx?recentdate=0&type=1#sthash.YJNkmQGv.dpuf

Mildred Polk Howard Holland Funeral services for Mrs. Mildred Holland, 91, of Delhi will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, August 22, 2013 in the chapel of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi with Rev. Bernard Duchesne Jr. and Garan Lively officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Faith Memorial Park Cemetery near Delhi. Mildred was born on December 1, 1921 in Franklin Parish, LA and went home to be with her Lord and Savior August, 20, 2013 at her daughter's residence in Delhi, LA surrounded by her loving family. Mamaw Mildred moved to Delhi in 1953. She worked at W & W Dept. Store in Delhi and was a homemaker and hard worker. She also helped her husband Prince on their farm. She enjoyed sewing and embroidering and was a very good cook. Her family was the most important thing to her. One thing was for sure with Mamaw, she always told you what she thought whether you liked it or not. She was a fifth generation Grandma. She is preceded in death by her parents, Earnest Polk and Plinnie Polk Bowlin; her husbands, Prince Howard and Preston Holland; two brothers S. E. and Earl Polk, a sister Margaret Dee Bell and a son-in-law Tommy Roberts Jr. Mildred is survived by her loving daughter Patsy Roberts; two granddaughters, Tammie Roberts and Brandi Simms and her husband Chris; two great grandsons Heath Simms and wife Stephanie and Hunter Simms and fiancé' Amanda; two great-great grandsons Ryder Simms and (soon to be) Jaxson Simms all of Delhi, LA; a sister Dorothy Hart of Winnsboro, LA and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Chris Simms, Heath Simms, Hunter Simms, Hunter Pruitt, Jason Nielsen and John Jennings. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our web site at www.coxfuneral.com. Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA Published in The News Star on August 21, 2013 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thenewsstar/obituary-browse.aspx?recentdate=0&type=1#sthash.YJNkmQGv.dpuf

Jack Elwood Rutledge Mr. Jack Elwood Rutledge, age 90, passed away August 13, 2013, in his sleep, in Elizabethtown, KY. Born in Meridian, MS, and knowing Country Singer Jimmie Rodgers as "Uncle Jimmie", his family moved to Monroe, LA when he was 3. He graduated from Byrd H.S., Shreveport, LA in 1940. Interested in going to "summer camp" he and his friends decided to talk to the recruiter. He was a WWII vet, who enlisted in the Louisiana Army National Guard in 1940, trained at Ft. Bliss, El Paso, TX, was stationed in Iceland for 18 months (where the farmers wouldn't let him meet their daughters), went ashore on Utah Beach on D+12, as NCO of a Battery in the 494th AAA Gun Battalion, he participated in the defense of Antwerp from V-1attacks (he also saw his first jet airplane - as it strafed his unit), and was discharged as a Staff Sergeant in 1945. He returned to his home in Monroe, LA, and in 1946 married Evelyn Earline Greer. They built the house they lived in for almost 60 years a room at a time as they could save to buy the materials. He was a machinist until he retired 25 years ago, after 46 years with Motor Supply Co. Jack and Earline attended Memorial United Methodist Church in Monroe. Jack's hobbies were furniture restoration and wood working, singing and performing in community events, and telling jokes. Jack and Earline moved to Elizabethtown, KY, last November to be close to their daughter, Pam, son-in-law, Bill, and grandson, James. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joshua B. C. Rutledge and Sarah Catherine Ethridge Rutledge; two brothers, Henry R. Mann and W. B. Mann and two sisters, Doris R. Turner and Virginia R. Carlson. Jack is survived by his wife of almost 67 years, Earline, daughter Pamela Ridlon, son-in-law, Bill, and grandsons, Will Ridlon, a nursing graduate student in Columbia, MO, Captain Michael Ridlon, US Army, Ft. Drum, NY, and James Ridlon, who works in Elizabethtown, KY. Pam teaches Middle School at Ft. Knox, KY, and Bill is a retired Lt. Colonel, JA, USAR , and an Army civilian attorney at Ft. Knox. He is also survived by a sister, Ida B. Hayden of Houston, TX. A Memorial service will be Thursday September 5, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at Memorial United Methodist Church. Condolences may be expressed online at www.brownfuneral.com. Brown Funeral Home Elizabethtown, KY Published in The News Star from August 16 to September 4, 2013 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thenewsstar/obituary-browse.aspx?recentdate=0&type=1#sthash.YJNkmQGv.dpuf

David W. Bevans, 72 FARMERVILLE – David Wayne “B-Baby” Bevans, a retired mechanical instructor at North Central Area Technical School, died Monday. A memorial service is 10 a.m. Thursday at Farrar Funeral Home. Visitation is one hour prior to service Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Zion Hill Cemetery.

Willie E. Daniels, 42 WATERPROOF – Willie E. Daniels died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Wayne Dark, 55 OAK GROVE – Douglas “Wayne” Dark, a pipeline welder, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Grove City Cemetery.

Andrew H. Douglas, 87 Andrew Houston “Hoot” Douglas of Monroe, a retired city of Monroe employee, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 8 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Burroughs Garden of Memories Cemetery, Columbia.

Arie Gordon, 90 RAYVILLE – Arie Gordon, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Mildred P. Holland, 91 DELHI – Mildred Polk Howard Holland, a homemaker and farmer, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Faith Memorial Park Cemetery, south of Delhi.

Florine Hollins, 75 Florine Holins of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home.

Michael E. Readhimer, 66 Michael Earl Readhimer of Monroe, formerly of Linville, a retired auto repairman, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery, Linville. Willie Robinson, 72 DALLAS – Willie Robinson, formerly of Bastrop, a bus driver, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Essie B. Simpson, 82 CHOUDRANT – Essie B. Simpson, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Macedonia Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hester’s Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Kathryn Smith, 68 Kathryn Smith of Monroe, a retired lab tech and homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Richard Taylor, 71 Richard Taylor of West Monroe, a retired produce manager, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Olive Branch Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester’s Central State Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery.

John L. Traylor, 82 MINDEN – John Louis Traylor, logging forestry worker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Marion Baptist Church, Marion. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

John Whitmore, 70 BASTROP – John Whitmore died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Ruby Winsor, 89 RAYVILLE – Ruby Winsor, a homemaker, died Aug. 8. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Geneva M. Wynn, 87 CROSSETT, Ark. – Geneva Martin Wynn, formerly of Transylvania, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Transylvania Baptist Church. Visitation is 1 p.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Herringville Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Previously Acknowledged Colvin, Alyce Jobe : 2 p.m. Wednesday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Ford, Sheila Diane : 10 a.m. Wednesday, Mer Rouge Baptist Church, Mer Rouge. Goods, Ezell : 11 a.m. Wednesday, Madison/Tallulah Community Center. Lewter, Gerald Hoye : 10 a.m. Wednesday, Mount Olive East Cemetery, Quitman. Pilcher, Henry “Hank”: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sardis Baptist Church, Farmerville.

Aug 22, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Amanda Merrill Reynolds Celebration of Life. Amanda Merrill Reynolds, 80 of Monroe, La., passed away on Friday, June 21, 2013, after a long battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held for Amanda M. Reynolds, August 24, 2013, @ 10:00 am in the chapel of North Monroe Baptist Church. Published in The News Star on August 22, 2013

Jack Elwood Rutledge Mr. Jack Elwood Rutledge, age 90, passed away August 13, 2013, in his sleep, in Elizabethtown, KY. Born in Meridian, MS, and knowing Country Singer Jimmie Rodgers as "Uncle Jimmie", his family moved to Monroe, LA when he was 3. He graduated from Byrd H.S., Shreveport, LA in 1940. Interested in going to "summer camp" he and his friends decided to talk to the recruiter. He was a WWII vet, who enlisted in the Louisiana Army National Guard in 1940, trained at Ft. Bliss, El Paso, TX, was stationed in Iceland for 18 months (where the farmers wouldn't let him meet their daughters), went ashore on Utah Beach on D+12, as NCO of a Battery in the 494th AAA Gun Battalion, he participated in the defense of Antwerp from V-1attacks (he also saw his first jet airplane - as it strafed his unit), and was discharged as a Staff Sergeant in 1945. He returned to his home in Monroe, LA, and in 1946 married Evelyn Earline Greer. They built the house they lived in for almost 60 years a room at a time as they could save to buy the materials. He was a machinist until he retired 25 years ago, after 46 years with Motor Supply Co. Jack and Earline attended Memorial United Methodist Church in Monroe. Jack's hobbies were furniture restoration and wood working, singing and performing in community events, and telling jokes. Jack and Earline moved to Elizabethtown, KY, last November to be close to their daughter, Pam, son-in-law, Bill, and grandson, James. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joshua B. C. Rutledge and Sarah Catherine Ethridge Rutledge; two brothers, Henry R. Mann and W. B. Mann and two sisters, Doris R. Turner and Virginia R. Carlson. Jack is survived by his wife of almost 67 years, Earline, daughter Pamela Ridlon, son-in-law, Bill, and grandsons, Will Ridlon, a nursing graduate student in Columbia, MO, Captain Michael Ridlon, US Army, Ft. Drum, NY, and James Ridlon, who works in Elizabethtown, KY. Pam teaches Middle School at Ft. Knox, KY, and Bill is a retired Lt. Colonel, JA, USAR , and an Army civilian attorney at Ft. Knox. He is also survived by a sister, Ida B. Hayden of Houston, TX. A Memorial service will be Thursday September 5, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at Memorial United Methodist Church. Condolences may be expressed online at www.brownfuneral.com. Brown Funeral Home Elizabethtown, KY Published in The News Star from August 16 to September 4, 2013

Mary R. Shepherd Graveside Services for Mrs. Mary R. Shepherd, 91, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, August 23, 2013 at Culbertson Baptist Church Cemetery in Union Parish with Rev. Jeff Luellen officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Shepherd was born on December 29, 1921 in Ringgold, LA and died on August 20, 2013 in West Monroe, LA. She was a retired Legal Secretary with Hudson, Potts and Bernstein Law Firm in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Shepherd loved quilting and gardening. She is preceded in death by her husband, Norman H. Shepherd; two brothers, and a sister. Survivors include her four sons, Mike Shepherd(Pam), Gerald Shepherd(Lillian), Richard Shepherd(Luann) and Joe Shepherd(Beth); 11 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Shepherd's grandsons and great-grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearer will be Rev. Jonathan Finley. Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday, August 22, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the Culbertson Baptist Church Cemetery Fund. The family would like to give a special thank you to Mrs. Shepherd's granddaughter, Kimberly Shepherd Davis for the special care that she gave. And also to the staff of the Arbor and Terrace for the care that was given to Mrs. Shepherd. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 22, 2013

Kathryn Elizabeth Higgins Smith Funeral services for Kathryn Elizabeth Higgins Smith, 68, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, August 23, 2013, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Larry Ferris, Rev. Dan Mercado, and Rev. Tom Eaton officiating. Interment will follow at New Light Baptist Church Cemetery. Kathy went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 19, 2013 after a brief illness. Kathy was born on November 6, 1944 in Logansport, IN, to the union of Belle and Clarence Higgins. She enjoyed a career as a lab tech at the Children's Clinic in Monroe for 27 years. Kathy and her husband have been devoted members of the First Church of the Nazarene in Monroe for 48 years. Her faith in her Heavenly Father sustained her, along with the love she shared for her family, church members, and friends. Kathy enjoyed cooking for family, exquisite crocheting and quilting with friends, and spending time with the family she loved so much. Kathy was preceded in death by her daughter, Heather Smith; her parents, Belle and Clarence Higgins, and her brother, Clarence "Boy" Higgins. Survivors include her beloved husband of 48 years, Roy Lester Smith, Sr.; children, Karen Barnhill and husband Clay, Roy Lester "R.L." Smith, Jr., and Evelyn "Boo" Crawley and husband Roger; one sister, Judy Hillman and husband Donald; and grandchildren, Dorri, Dayne, and Royne Barnhill, Christopher and Jonathon Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Gary Lawson, Tom Dickens, Roy Duffey, Doug Nelson, Tommy Smith, and Garrett, Grant, and Mitchell McKee. Honorary pallbearers will be Toni Duke, Sharlene Haney, Roy McCaa, Christopher and Jonathon Smith, Dayne and Royne Barnhill. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Church of the Nazarene in Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 22, 2013

Johnny R. Ambers, 50 Johnny Ray Ambers of Monroe, a laborer, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Home in Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Fuller Bearden, 88 Fuller “Fishman” Bearden of West Monroe, retired papermill coating attender, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Ararat Cemetery, Downsville.

Wanda L. Berry, 76 PIONEER – Wanda Lou Drurey Berry, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 9 a.m. Thursday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery.

Sue Buckley, 77 KINGWOOD, Tenn. – Sue Buckley, formerly of Archibald, a retired licensed practical nurse, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Burgess Cumpton, 65 RAYVILLE – Burgess Cumpton, an agricultural pilot, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

Odessa Dillard, 95 Odessa Dillard of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Union Hill Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Miller Funeral Home.

Wilda N. Foster, 78 Wilda Nell Owens Foster of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Rejona W. Foy, 59 Rejona Wilson Foy of Monroe, a retired nurse, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.

Arie Gordon, 90 RAYVILLE – Arie Gordon, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are noon Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Love and Charity Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

James Henry Jr., 82 PECK – James Henry Jr., a farmer, died Aug 13. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Zion Baptist Church. Visitation is noon-5 p.m. Friday at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Ambrose Hollie, 76 Ambrose Hollie of Monroe, a laborer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home.

Florene Hollins, 75 Florene Hollins of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11a.m. Saturday at Liberty Christian Center, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m Friday at Richardson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Morning Star/Pleasant Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity.

Billy Holloway, Sr., 76 RAYVILLE – Billy Gene Holloway Sr., a farmer, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Andrew Housley, 72 Andrew “A.C.” Housley of Monroe, a security guard at Frances Towers, died Monday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Friday at Calvary Baptist Church, Monroe.

Roy Jacobs, 56 Roy Jacobs of Monroe, a laborer, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Cuba Baptist Church. Visitation will be 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cuba Baptist Church Cemetery.

Shonderrick M. Kelly, 22 Shonderrick M. Kelly of Monroe, a food expeditor, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Tuesday at Hester’s Central State Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Joyce Ogden, 74 BASTROP – Joyce Ann Suggs Ogden, who helped her husband run Bakers Auto, died Wednesday, Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mer Rouge Cemetery.

Willie Robinson, 72 DALLAS – Willie Robinson, formerly of Bastrop, a bus driver, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Kathy Salimay, 60 BUNELL, Fla. – Kathy Galloway Salimay, a homemaker, formerly of Newellton, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday in Legion Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Mildred Sheppard, 87 Mildred Sheppard of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home

John Whitmore, 70 BASTROP – John Whitmore died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at New Second Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Thursday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery.

Jewell Wilcockson, 90 Jewell Wilcockson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Kilpatrick’s Serenity Gardens, West Monroe.

Norman Williams, 57 GRAYSON – Norman Williams, A laborer, died Saturday. Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Claire Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m.Friday at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Claire Baptist Church Cemetery.

Ruby Winsor, 89 RAYVILLE – Ruby Winsor, a homemaker, died Aug. 8. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Jones Chapel Baptist Church, Girard. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Thursday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Henry L. Wright, 80 Henry Louis Wright of Richwood, a TV technician, died Aug. 7. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Smith Funeral Home

Previously Acknowledged Bevans, David Wayne “B-Baby” : 10 a.m. Thursday, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Dark, Douglas “Wayne” : 10 a.m. Thursday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Holland, Mildred Polk Howard : 2 p.m. Thursday, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Readhimer, Michael Earl : 10 a.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Taylor, Richard : 2 p.m. Saturday, Olive Branch Baptist Church, West Monroe. Traylor, John Louis : 11 a.m. Saturday, Marion Baptist Church, Marion.

Aug 23 , 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Burgess Cumpton Funeral services for Burgess Cumpton, 65, of Rayville, LA will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, August 23, 2013, at First Baptist Church of Rayville with Dr. Eddie Wren and Mr. Johnny Hoychick officiating. Burial will follow in the Rayville Masonic Cemetery, Rayville, LA, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Mr. Cumpton's career included work as Chief Deputy of the Richland Parish Sheriff's Department and later as an Ag Pilot. His outdoor interests led him to become an active member of the Holly Ridge Hunting Club for over 40 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Rayville. Burgess loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Mr. Cumpton was born July 28, 1948 and passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2013. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ferrand Cumpton and Ruby Broaddus Cumpton along with his parents-in-law, Alvin and Clara Bell Smith. Survivors include his wife Alice Smith Cumpton; son Leo (Shauna) Cumpton; daughter Melissa (Jason) Morris; grandchildren Madalyn and Peyton Cumpton, Parker and Charles Morris, Justin Sullivan, and Charles Zachary Bickham; brother Ferrand Lee Cumpton; and stepmother Mittie Cumpton. Pallbearers will be Donald Cumpton, Fred Franklin, Roy Franklin, Benny Love, Denny Love, and Tracy Prewitt. Honorable pallbearers will be Larry Shoemaker, Edward Shoemaker, Ben Love, Leroy Ratcliff, Donald Paul Norman, Kelly Evans, Members of Holly Ridge Hunting Club, Sanders employees, and fellow Ag Pilots. Mr. Cumpton's life exemplified the belief that "Life is not the way it's supposed to be. It's the way it is. The way you deal with it is what makes the difference." And his example inspired all who knew him. Condolences may be left at brownholleyfuneralhomes.com. Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on August 23, 2013 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thenewsstar/obituary-browse.aspx?recentdate=0&type=1#sthash.7BHH4xNr.dpuf

Wilda Nell Owens Foster Graveside Services for Mrs. Wilda Nell Owens Foster, 78, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, August 24, 2013 in the Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Billy Taylor officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Foster was born on May 13, 1935 and died on August 20, 2013 in Monroe, LA. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bobby L. Foster. Survivors include her sons, Kenneth Foster, Gary Foster and wife, Terri and Michael Foster and wife, Rhonda; grandchildren, Stephanie Cobb, Brandon Foster, Jacob Harrison, Joseph Foster, Britney Burr and Whitney Duckworth; six great grandchildren with one on the way; brothers and sisters, M.L. Owens, Jr., Carl Owens, Sr., Wamul Owens, Faye Haddox, and Glenda Johnston; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Friday, August 23, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association . Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 23, 2013Annie Maurice Turner Smith Jeffers A graveside service for Annie Maurice Turner Smith Jeffers, 79, of Marshall, TX, formerly of Sterlington, LA, will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 24, 2013 at Dean Cemetery near Marion, LA with Bro. Roger Johnson officiating. Mrs. Jeffers passed away August 20, 2013 at her residence. Arrangements are with Downs Funeral Home, Marshall, TX. Mrs. Jeffers was born January 7, 1934 in Dean, LA to Gordon Liberty and Lucile Martin Turner. She graduated from Linville High School, Southern State College, and Northeast Louisiana University. Mrs. Jeffers taught Kindergarten at A.L. Smith Elementary School, Sterlington, LA, and retired from Ouachita Parish School System in 2007. She was a member of Bonita Road Baptist Church, Bastrop, LA. Mrs. Jeffers is survived by her daughter, Donna Lynn Smith Ormond of Panola, TX and family, son-in-law, Eddie Ormond of Panola, TX, grandsons, Lance Smith Ormond of Panola, TX, Luke Martin Ormond and wife, Hollie Fugler Ormond of Greenwood, LA, great granddaughter, McKynsie Grace Ormond of Greenwood, LA; daughter Carolyn Maurice Smith Hodgkins and husband Charles Hodgkins of Monroe, LA; daughter, Kimberly Leigh Jeffers Howland and family of Springfield, MO, grandsons, John Michael Howland, Joseph Anthony Howland, granddaughters, Lauren Elizabeth Howland, and Landry Kaye Howland; brother, Kenneth Turner of Dean, LA; nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Jeffers was preceded in death by her parents, Gordon and Lucile Turner; brothers, James, G.L. and Arvie Turner; and her first husband, Walter Newton Smith. Memorials may be sent to Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, 7200 Desiard St, Monroe, LA or Dean Cemetery Funds, Marion, LA. Downs Funeral Home Marshall, Texas Published in The News Star on August 23, 2013 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thenewsstar/obituary-browse.aspx?recentdate=0&type=1#sthash.7BHH4xNr.dpuf

Billy Joe Gorman Billy Joe a residence of Downsville, LA passed away at the age of 50 on August 16, 2013 at his residence after a battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, August 24, 2013 at Irvin Lake in Bastrop, LA to celebrate the life of Billy Joe. Billy Joe was a heating and air technician. He worked in Iraq for three years alongside our military men and woman. He took pride in his accomplishments while working overseas. Billy Joe was a devoted husband who loved his family deeply. He loved spending time with his family as well as fishing. Billy Joe is preceded in death by mother, Claudia Little; grandparents, Virginia Primm, Frank Gorman, Sr., Wallie Gorman; mother-in-law, Adell Hollis and brothers, George Allen Gorman and Brian Armstrong. Billy Joe is survived by his wife, Patricia Anne Gorman; sons, Heath Gorman, Justin Gorman and wife, Angela; daughter, RoseLynda Rogers and husband, Nathan; parents, Frank and Joyce Gorman; grandchildren, Cruz Rogers and Jacob Gorman; brothers, James Gorman and wife, Ginger, Tommy Armstrong and Mitchell Gorman; sisters, Priscilla McDougal and husband, JimBob, Lisa Kellum and husband, Jimmy, Tara Cook and husband, Fortie, and Shannon Armstrong and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Online Registry / Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 23, 2013

Billy Gene Holloway, Sr. Memorial Services for Mr. Billy Gene Holloway, Sr., 76, of Rayville, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, August 24, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Woodson McGuffie officiating. Interment will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA. Mr. Holloway was born on June 30, 1937 and died on August 21, 2013 in Monroe, LA. He was a Farmer, Cropduster, Musician and a hardworking man. He is preceded in death by his son, Chris Holloway and by his parents, Charles and Emma Holloway, and sister, Betty Eckman. Survivors include his children, Kay Gilley and husband, Mike, J'Laine Jones, Billy Holloway and wife, Melissa, Darlene Burke and husband, Tim and Kristi Groze; grandchildren, Billy Joel Holloway, Michael Gilley, Chad Holloway, Charlie Dean, Dylan Dean, Daniel Gilley and Katie Gilley; four great grandchildren; brother, Bub Holloway and wife, Erma Jean; sisters, Marie Kelch, Dorothy Davis and Linda Lemon and husband, Jim; brother-in-law, Doug Eckman; and a special friend, Rodney Guin. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until Service Time on Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Honorary Pallbearers will be his grandsons and granddaughter. The family would like to say a special thank you to Leann Tanner, Dr. Brookhouse, Dr. Rickman, Dr. Sampognaro and all the nurses and staff at St. Francis Medical Center for the excellent care that was given to Mr. Holloway during this time. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 23, 2013

Jack Elwood Rutledge Mr. Jack Elwood Rutledge, age 90, passed away August 13, 2013, in his sleep, in Elizabethtown, KY. Born in Meridian, MS, and knowing Country Singer Jimmie Rodgers as "Uncle Jimmie", his family moved to Monroe, LA when he was 3. He graduated from Byrd H.S., Shreveport, LA in 1940. Interested in going to "summer camp" he and his friends decided to talk to the recruiter. He was a WWII vet, who enlisted in the Louisiana Army National Guard in 1940, trained at Ft. Bliss, El Paso, TX, was stationed in Iceland for 18 months (where the farmers wouldn't let him meet their daughters), went ashore on Utah Beach on D+12, as NCO of a Battery in the 494th AAA Gun Battalion, he participated in the defense of Antwerp from V-1attacks (he also saw his first jet airplane - as it strafed his unit), and was discharged as a Staff Sergeant in 1945. He returned to his home in Monroe, LA, and in 1946 married Evelyn Earline Greer. They built the house they lived in for almost 60 years a room at a time as they could save to buy the materials. He was a machinist until he retired 25 years ago, after 46 years with Motor Supply Co. Jack and Earline attended Memorial United Methodist Church in Monroe. Jack's hobbies were furniture restoration and wood working, singing and performing in community events, and telling jokes. Jack and Earline moved to Elizabethtown, KY, last November to be close to their daughter, Pam, son-in-law, Bill, and grandson, James. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joshua B. C. Rutledge and Sarah Catherine Ethridge Rutledge; two brothers, Henry R. Mann and W. B. Mann and two sisters, Doris R. Turner and Virginia R. Carlson. Jack is survived by his wife of almost 67 years, Earline, daughter Pamela Ridlon, son-in-law, Bill, and grandsons, Will Ridlon, a nursing graduate student in Columbia, MO, Captain Michael Ridlon, US Army, Ft. Drum, NY, and James Ridlon, who works in Elizabethtown, KY. Pam teaches Middle School at Ft. Knox, KY, and Bill is a retired Lt. Colonel, JA, USAR , and an Army civilian attorney at Ft. Knox. He is also survived by a sister, Ida B. Hayden of Houston, TX. A Memorial service will be Thursday September 5, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at Memorial United Methodist Church. Condolences may be expressed online at www.brownfuneral.com. Brown Funeral Home Elizabethtown, KY Published in The News Star from August 16 to September 4, 2013 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thenewsstar/obituary-browse.aspx?recentdate=0&type=1#sthash.7BHH4xNr.dpuf

Bertha S. Buckley, 77 KINGWOOD, Texas – Bertha Sue Buckley, formerly of Archibald, a retired licensed practical nurse, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church, Archibald. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Lynn Cemetery, Archibald.

Wilda N. Foster, 78 Wilda Nell Owens Foster of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick’s Serenity Gardens, West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lou A. Griffin, 54 JENNINGS – Lou Allen Griffin, an offshore cook, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Conway Church of Christ. Visitation begins at 5 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Conway Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Billy G. Holloway Sr., 76 RAYVILLE – Billy Gene Holloway Sr., a farmer, died Wednesday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time.

Marin Kemp, 45 Marin Kemp of Monroe died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Charles E. Lunsford, 69 MONTGOMERY – Charles Edward Lunsford, a school bus driver, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Hargis Baptist Church, Hargis. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Hargis Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Ryman May, 64 SIMSBORO – Ryman Lynn “R.L.” May died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Floyd Mixon Jr., 52 Floyd "Dobie" Mixon Jr. of Monroe, an employee of Stuart C. Irby, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Christian Life Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Mary B. Nale, 85 CAMDEN, Ark. – Mary Beth Nale died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Proctor Funeral Home.

Previously acknowledged Allen, Elizabeth Marie “Beth”: 3 p.m. Sunday, Christian Life Church, Monroe. Ambers, Johnny Ray : 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester’s Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Dillard, Odessa : 11 a.m. Saturday, Union Hill Baptist Church, Monroe. Foy, Rejona : 2 p.m. Saturday, Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe. Gerbish, Julia L.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Gordon, Arie: noon Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville. Henry Jr., James: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Zion Baptist Church. Hollins, Florene : 11 a.m. Saturday, Liberty Christian Center, Monroe. Jacobs, Roy: 11 a.m. Saturday, Cuba Baptist Church. Kelly, Shonderrick M. : 11 a.m. Wednesday, St. Mary Baptist Church, Monroe. Ogden, Joyce Ann Suggs: 2 p.m. Saturday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. St. Amant, Theodore Mark: 2 p.m. Saturday, Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Salimay, Kathy Galloway : 10 a.m. Saturday, Legion Memorial Cemetery. Taylor, Richard : 2 p.m. Saturday, Olive Branch Baptist Church, West Monroe. Traylor, John Louis : 11 a.m. Saturday, Marion Baptist Church, Marion. Watson, Huel Cecil : noon Monday, Morehouse Baptist Association Building, Bastrop. Wilcockson, Jewell : 2 p.m. Tuesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Williams, Norman: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Claire Baptist Church, Grayson.

Aug 24 , 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Carl L. Holstead Funeral services for Carl L. Holstead, age 71, of Choudrant will be held 2:00 PM Sunday August 25, 2013 at Douglas United Methodist Church. Officiating the service will be Rev. Jeremy Jones and Rev. Rolly Walker. Interment will follow at Douglas Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Mr. Holstead was born March 28, 1942 and passed away August 22, 2013. Mr. Holstead was a lifelong member and very active at Douglas United Methodist Church where he served as church treasurer and on many boards and committees. He was also a member of the Ruston Kiwanis Club and the Lincoln Parish School Board. He retired from the Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office with over 23 years of service. Mr. Holstead enjoyed working outdoors, especially maintaining his yard. He is survived by his wife of 50 years: Judy Holstead; sons: Randy Holstead of Choudrant and Tim Holstead and wife Tiffany of Simsboro; grandchildren: Lauren Holstead, Tyler Holstead, Jessica Holstead, Jayme Holstead, Brittany Brown, Zoie Holstead, Steven Holstead, and Kaleb Holstead; great grandchildren: Brayden Holstead and Carson Ovitt; sisters: Nell Potts and husband Clyde of Douglas and Ann Jones of Ruston, and several nieces and nephews and other family and friends. Pallbearers are Jerry Baker, Lamar Spillers, Billy Frazier, David Hammons, Wayne Brooks and Ed Webb. Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 PM Saturday August 24, 2013 at Douglas United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on August 25, 2013

Martha Alice Ethridge Jenkins Martha Alice Ethridge Jenkins died August 21, 2013 at her home in Houston with her son Palmer William Jenkins and longtime caregiver Leticia Lopez at her bed side. Sister Terry of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word was at hand to bless the departing soul and the bereaved remaining. The third of 6 children born November 11, 1919 to William Lynnton Ethridge, Sr. and Lilah Gladden in Monroe, LA, Martha left us with wonderful stories of her summers at the Oak Ridge, LA farm of her grandmother, Lallie. After moving to Houston she attended San Jacinto High School, and then graduated from Rice University across the street from her house at Ashby and Rice Blvd. While at Rice she met Palmer Wyatt Jenkins of Sugarland, TX. After a courtship, on the eve of WWII she married Palmer and followed the newly enlisted naval cadet to California, Moscow, Idaho, and back to the shores of the Pacific. There she waited for her husband to return safely to her and bore her first son, Palmer William on August 1, 1944. After returning to Houston a second son, Thomas Wayne was born to the couple. Subsequently, Martha taught 5th grade at Mark Twain Elementary school for 35 years. After 61 years of marriage, her husband Palmer died, June 6, 2003. He was put to rest in Riverview Cemetery. She will join him there Tuesday, August 27, 2013. Martha is survived by her two sons, three grandchildren, one great grandchild, and eleven nieces and nephews. Martha was preceded in death by three brothers, Lynnton Ethridge, Jr. and Evans Ethridge, both of Monroe, LA, and John Ethridge of Bigfork, MT; two sisters, Jeanne Neimann of Brenham, TX and Pat Andrews of Pasadena, CA. Private graveside services will be held Tuesday, August 27, 2013, at Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 25, 2013

Martha Alice Ethridge Jenkins Martha Alice Ethridge Jenkins died August 21, 2013 at her home in Houston with her son Palmer William Jenkins and longtime caregiver Leticia Lopez at her bed side. Sister Terry of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word was at hand to bless the departing soul and the bereaved remaining. The third of 6 children born November 11, 1919 to William Lynnton Ethridge, Sr. and Lilah Gladden in Monroe, LA, Martha left us with wonderful stories of her summers at the Oak Ridge, LA farm of her grandmother, Lallie. After moving to Houston she attended San Jacinto High School, and then graduated from Rice University across the street from her house at Ashby and Rice Blvd. While at Rice she met Palmer Wyatt Jenkins of Sugarland, TX. After a courtship, on the eve of WWII she married Palmer and followed the newly enlisted naval cadet to California, Moscow, Idaho, and back to the shores of the Pacific. There she waited for her husband to return safely to her and bore her first son, Palmer William on August 1, 1944. After returning to Houston a second son, Thomas Wayne was born to the couple. Subsequently, Martha taught 5th grade at Mark Twain Elementary school for 35 years. After 61 years of marriage, her husband Palmer died, June 6, 2003. He was put to rest in Riverview Cemetery. She will join him there Tuesday, August 27, 2013. Martha is survived by her two sons, three grandchildren, one great grandchild, and eleven nieces and nephews. Martha was preceded in death by three brothers, Lynnton Ethridge, Jr. and Evans Ethridge, both of Monroe, LA, and John Ethridge of Bigfork, MT; two sisters, Jeanne Neimann of Brenham, TX and Pat Andrews of Pasadena, CA. Private graveside services will be held Tuesday, August 27, 2013, at Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 25, 2013 Send Flowers Now Remember Obituary Remember on Facebook Share with Others Ways to help Funeral Home Details Donate to Charity GUEST BOOK View full Guest Book (0 entries) add entry We encourage you to be the first to share your memories or express your condolences in the Guest Book for Martha Jenkins.

Lola Langhart Visit Guest Book LOLA LANGHART Mrs. Lola Totoro Langhart, 89, of Monroe, LA died Wednesday August 21, 2013. A memorial service will be held at 2:00PM Sunday September 1, 2013 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1901 Lexington Ave. Visitation with the family in the church's Parlor will begin at 1:00PM. Lola was born January 11, 1924 in Oklahoma City. She received a Bachelor of Education degree from Southeast Oklahoma University, Durant, OK, and a Master of Christian Education from Presbyterian School for Christian education, Richmond, VA. She was Director of Christian Education several years in TX, including seven years at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Beaumont, TX where she was married to Robert (Bob) Langhart. They moved to Monroe in 1962. For twenty years, Lola was a teacher's aide at Crosley Elementary in West Monroe and Sallie Humble in Monroe. She was a long-time member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church where she was very active with the United Methodist Women, once being named UMW woman of the Year. Mrs. Langhart was preceded in death by her parents Amedio and Nunzio Totoro, a brother Raymond Totoro, and three sisters Juanita Totoro, Marguerite Wagnon, and a twin Lena Wanamaker. She is survived by her husband of nearly fifty-two years Bob Langhart, two sons Robert, Jr. (wife Ginger) of Lenexa, KS and William (wife Angie) of Charlotte, NC, a granddaughter Catherine Langhart of Charlotte, and three grandsons Brock Langhart, and Hunter Langhart of Overland Park, KS, and William, Jr. of Charlotte, three nephews John Totoro of Denton, TX, Dr. James Totoro (wife Laurie) of Oklahoma City, and Tom Wagnon of Paris, TX, plus several great nieces and great nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church or your favorite charity . Published in The News Star on August 25, 2013

Kim Raechelle Nelson Funeral services for Kim Raechelle Nelson, 50, of Dallas, TX formerly of Monroe, will be held at 4:00 PM Sunday, August 25, 2013, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. James Dominic officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Kim passed away Thursday, August 22, 2013. She was a graduate of St. Frederick High School and received her BS Degree from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Kim was a computer programmer and an avid bicyclist. Survivors include her parents, Doyle and Sidney Nelson; brother, Toby Doyle Nelson; and her special canine companion, Zoie; her special uncles, Melvin and Melvis Nelson, Leo Ticheli; aunts, cousins, and best friend, Roselyn Pitarro. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from August 24 to August 25, 2013Jewell Wilcockson On August 21, 2013 the heavens opened and the Angels rejoiced because Jewell Wilcockson 90, had come home. Jewell was born on November 19, 1922 in Catching, Mississippi. We will celebrate her life on Tuesday, August 27, 2013, 2:00 pm in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Wesley Pittman will officiate. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe. The family that have gone before her were her parents, father, Marion Chester Collier, mother, Ida Dena Little Collier; brothers, Travis Harley, James, J.T. Collier; sisters, Mae Wilcockson and Ruby Warren; brothers-in-law, C.J. Wilcoxon and Pat Wilcoxon; her husband Thad Wilcockson and her daughter, Judy Wilcockson Ross. Mother was a beautiful, gentle, loving soul who lived a full and happy life. She walked many paths as mother, grandmother, and grandma-great. She was co-owner of Jewell's Swap Shop and then Jewell's Auction. After finally retiring, she enjoyed being a mother and homemaker, gardening, travel and motorcycles.Those who are left will love and miss her until they meet again: son, Jerry Wilcockson and wife Dianne, West Monroe; son-in-law, Weldon Ross, West Monroe; sister, Marion Gregory, Jonesboro, AR; sisters-in-law, Ruth Ellen Wilcoxon of TN and Margie Wilcoxon of West Monroe; grandchildren, Nikki Wilcockson Hyde, Tulsa, OK, Shari Sanders, Tulsa, OK, Jacci Carpio, Tulsa, OK, Michael Moore, Monroe, LA, Mark Moore, Lakeland, FL; 9 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren.Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. We wish to thank those that took such wonderful care of our mother: St. Francis Hospital, Glenwood Hospital, Cornerstone Hospital and Landmark Nursing Home. The doctors and nursing staff of all of these facilities were wonderful. For all of these people we say, "Thank You" for the loving care you gave her. Visitation will be held Monday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 25, 2013

Charles Buck, 80 Dr. Charles Richard Buck of Monroe, a professor of kinesiology at the Univerisity of Louisiana at Monroe, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

E.J. Marsh, 86 BONITA – E.J. “Clyde” Marsh, a farmer, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Victory Tabernacle, Bastrop. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery, Jones, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

James McBride, 78 RUSTON – James Marvin “Mac” McBride, a retired assistant chemical plant manager, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the driection of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Dolph McCleish, 81 Dolph Horton McCleish of Monroe, a retired educator, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the Williamson Cemetery, Sailes.

Sarah McClendon, 72 Sarah McClendon of West Monroe, a retired teacher, died Satuarday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Rosalie Neal, 82 Rosalie Neal of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church, Feazel Chapel. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Kim Nelson, 50 DALLAS – Kim Raechelle Nelson, formerly of Monroe, a computer programmer, died Thursday. Services are 4 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Terrie Stephenson, 55 Terrie Denise Stephenson of Monroe died Friday. Private services are under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously Acknowledged Allen, Elizabeth Marie “Beth”: 3 p.m. Sunday, Christian Life Church, Monroe. Buckley, Bertha Sue : 2 p.m. Sunday, First Baptist Church, Archibald. Griffin, Lou Allen: 2 p.m. Sunday, Conway Church of Christ. Kelly, Shonderrick M. : 11 a.m. Wednesday, St. Mary Baptist Church, Monroe. Lunsford, Charles Edward: 1 p.m. Sunday, Hargis Baptist Church, Hargis. May, Ryman Lynn: 2 p.m. Sunday, Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston. Watson, Huel Cecil : noon Monday, Morehouse Baptist Association Building, Bastrop. Wilcockson, Jewell : 2 p.m. Tuesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Aug 25, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Carl L. Holstead Funeral services for Carl L. Holstead, age 71, of Choudrant will be held 2:00 PM Sunday August 25, 2013 at Douglas United Methodist Church. Officiating the service will be Rev. Jeremy Jones and Rev. Rolly Walker. Interment will follow at Douglas Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Mr. Holstead was born March 28, 1942 and passed away August 22, 2013. Mr. Holstead was a lifelong member and very active at Douglas United Methodist Church where he served as church treasurer and on many boards and committees. He was also a member of the Ruston Kiwanis Club and the Lincoln Parish School Board. He retired from the Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office with over 23 years of service. Mr. Holstead enjoyed working outdoors, especially maintaining his yard. He is survived by his wife of 50 years: Judy Holstead; sons: Randy Holstead of Choudrant and Tim Holstead and wife Tiffany of Simsboro; grandchildren: Lauren Holstead, Tyler Holstead, Jessica Holstead, Jayme Holstead, Brittany Brown, Zoie Holstead, Steven Holstead, and Kaleb Holstead; great grandchildren: Brayden Holstead and Carson Ovitt; sisters: Nell Potts and husband Clyde of Douglas and Ann Jones of Ruston, and several nieces and nephews and other family and friends. Pallbearers are Jerry Baker, Lamar Spillers, Billy Frazier, David Hammons, Wayne Brooks and Ed Webb. Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 PM Saturday August 24, 2013 at Douglas United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on August 25, 2013

Martha Alice Ethridge Jenkins Martha Alice Ethridge Jenkins died August 21, 2013 at her home in Houston with her son Palmer William Jenkins and longtime caregiver Leticia Lopez at her bed side. Sister Terry of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word was at hand to bless the departing soul and the bereaved remaining. The third of 6 children born November 11, 1919 to William Lynnton Ethridge, Sr. and Lilah Gladden in Monroe, LA, Martha left us with wonderful stories of her summers at the Oak Ridge, LA farm of her grandmother, Lallie. After moving to Houston she attended San Jacinto High School, and then graduated from Rice University across the street from her house at Ashby and Rice Blvd. While at Rice she met Palmer Wyatt Jenkins of Sugarland, TX. After a courtship, on the eve of WWII she married Palmer and followed the newly enlisted naval cadet to California, Moscow, Idaho, and back to the shores of the Pacific. There she waited for her husband to return safely to her and bore her first son, Palmer William on August 1, 1944. After returning to Houston a second son, Thomas Wayne was born to the couple. Subsequently, Martha taught 5th grade at Mark Twain Elementary school for 35 years. After 61 years of marriage, her husband Palmer died, June 6, 2003. He was put to rest in Riverview Cemetery. She will join him there Tuesday, August 27, 2013. Martha is survived by her two sons, three grandchildren, one great grandchild, and eleven nieces and nephews. Martha was preceded in death by three brothers, Lynnton Ethridge, Jr. and Evans Ethridge, both of Monroe, LA, and John Ethridge of Bigfork, MT; two sisters, Jeanne Neimann of Brenham, TX and Pat Andrews of Pasadena, CA. Private graveside services will be held Tuesday, August 27, 2013, at Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 25, 2013

LOLA LANGHART Mrs. Lola Totoro Langhart, 89, of Monroe, LA died Wednesday August 21, 2013. A memorial service will be held at 2:00PM Sunday September 1, 2013 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1901 Lexington Ave. Visitation with the family in the church's Parlor will begin at 1:00PM. Lola was born January 11, 1924 in Oklahoma City. She received a Bachelor of Education degree from Southeast Oklahoma University, Durant, OK, and a Master of Christian Education from Presbyterian School for Christian education, Richmond, VA. She was Director of Christian Education several years in TX, including seven years at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Beaumont, TX where she was married to Robert (Bob) Langhart. They moved to Monroe in 1962. For twenty years, Lola was a teacher's aide at Crosley Elementary in West Monroe and Sallie Humble in Monroe. She was a long-time member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church where she was very active with the United Methodist Women, once being named UMW woman of the Year. Mrs. Langhart was preceded in death by her parents Amedio and Nunzio Totoro, a brother Raymond Totoro, and three sisters Juanita Totoro, Marguerite Wagnon, and a twin Lena Wanamaker. She is survived by her husband of nearly fifty-two years Bob Langhart, two sons Robert, Jr. (wife Ginger) of Lenexa, KS and William (wife Angie) of Charlotte, NC, a granddaughter Catherine Langhart of Charlotte, and three grandsons Brock Langhart, and Hunter Langhart of Overland Park, KS, and William, Jr. of Charlotte, three nephews John Totoro of Denton, TX, Dr. James Totoro (wife Laurie) of Oklahoma City, and Tom Wagnon of Paris, TX, plus several great nieces and great nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church or your favorite charity . Published in The News Star on August 25, 2013

Kim Raechelle Nelson Funeral services for Kim Raechelle Nelson, 50, of Dallas, TX formerly of Monroe, will be held at 4:00 PM Sunday, August 25, 2013, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. James Dominic officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Kim passed away Thursday, August 22, 2013. She was a graduate of St. Frederick High School and received her BS Degree from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Kim was a computer programmer and an avid bicyclist. Survivors include her parents, Doyle and Sidney Nelson; brother, Toby Doyle Nelson; and her special canine companion, Zoie; her special uncles, Melvin and Melvis Nelson, Leo Ticheli; aunts, cousins, and best friend, Roselyn Pitarro. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from August 24 to August 25, 2013

Jack Elwood Rutledge Mr. Jack Elwood Rutledge, age 90, passed away August 13, 2013, in his sleep, in Elizabethtown, KY. Born in Meridian, MS, and knowing Country Singer Jimmie Rodgers as "Uncle Jimmie", his family moved to Monroe, LA when he was 3. He graduated from Byrd H.S., Shreveport, LA in 1940. Interested in going to "summer camp" he and his friends decided to talk to the recruiter. He was a WWII vet, who enlisted in the Louisiana Army National Guard in 1940, trained at Ft. Bliss, El Paso, TX, was stationed in Iceland for 18 months (where the farmers wouldn't let him meet their daughters), went ashore on Utah Beach on D+12, as NCO of a Battery in the 494th AAA Gun Battalion, he participated in the defense of Antwerp from V-1attacks (he also saw his first jet airplane - as it strafed his unit), and was discharged as a Staff Sergeant in 1945. He returned to his home in Monroe, LA, and in 1946 married Evelyn Earline Greer. They built the house they lived in for almost 60 years a room at a time as they could save to buy the materials. He was a machinist until he retired 25 years ago, after 46 years with Motor Supply Co. Jack and Earline attended Memorial United Methodist Church in Monroe. Jack's hobbies were furniture restoration and wood working, singing and performing in community events, and telling jokes. Jack and Earline moved to Elizabethtown, KY, last November to be close to their daughter, Pam, son-in-law, Bill, and grandson, James. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joshua B. C. Rutledge and Sarah Catherine Ethridge Rutledge; two brothers, Henry R. Mann and W. B. Mann and two sisters, Doris R. Turner and Virginia R. Carlson. Jack is survived by his wife of almost 67 years, Earline, daughter Pamela Ridlon, son-in-law, Bill, and grandsons, Will Ridlon, a nursing graduate student in Columbia, MO, Captain Michael Ridlon, US Army, Ft. Drum, NY, and James Ridlon, who works in Elizabethtown, KY. Pam teaches Middle School at Ft. Knox, KY, and Bill is a retired Lt. Colonel, JA, USAR , and an Army civilian attorney at Ft. Knox. He is also survived by a sister, Ida B. Hayden of Houston, TX. A Memorial service will be Thursday September 5, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at Memorial United Methodist Church. Condolences may be expressed online at www.brownfuneral.com. Brown Funeral Home Elizabethtown, KY Published in The News Star from August 16 to September 4, 2013

Aug 26, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Kim Coker Kim Coker was born in Plainview, Texas on August 31, 1956, and he grew up in Turkey, Texas. He attended Turkey and Valley Schools and graduated from Valley High School in 1974, and from Texas Tech University in 1978 with a degree in Agriculture Economics. He worked in the agricultural field for 35 years. He spent most of his career with Texas Liquid Fertilizer in Hempstead, Texas, and Ouachita Fertilizer in Monroe, Louisiana. At the time of his passing, he was employed with J. R. Simplot Company as Area Manager based in Hempstead. Kim took great pride in his work and the companies he managed and strived to create a rewarding work environment for his employees. He enjoyed all his colleagues and truly valued the friendships he made over the years with them and many long-time customers. He was a member of the Board of Directors and Past-President of the Fluid Fertilizer Foundation, Board Member and Past-President of Texas Agricultural Industries Association, Organizing Chairman of the Texas Certified Crop Advisors Association, Executive Board Member of the Texas Feed and Fertilizer Control Board, Board Member of the Southwestern Fertilizer Association, and was a member of the Brenham Evening Lions Club and various other civic and church organizations. He took the time to mentor young people coming up in the agriculture industry, making a real and lasting contribution to his field, both through his service and his willingness to testify before state and national hearings when called as an expert witness. He was a consistent supporter of Texas Tech and was a lifetime Red Raider. He was a gifted athlete in his younger years and despite his lengthy illness, he loved playing golf with his daughter, Makenzie. Kim Coker was a man of strong character who was absolutely true to his word. One illustration of his character and commitment was a time when his young daughter was to perform in a play at 9:00 am, but he was 5 hours away on business. He promised that he would attend, and he roused his boss at 4:00 am to make the drive home straight to his daughter's school. When she greeted him after the play, she said, "I knew you'd be here!" And he always was. He came to his love of agriculture honestly while growing up in Turkey. By age six, he was a young farmer. At that tender age, he drove a truck into a ditch while on the way to the field. Always a problem solver, he took care of "bidness" by walking to the house and getting the tractor, which he used to pull the truck out of the ditch. He went on to receive the American Farmer Degree, the highest degree presented by the National FFA organization. He continued to farm on weekends and during every summer while he attended Texas Tech. In his later years, he still loved to get on the tractor and take care of his 40 acres in Monroe, Louisiana. Kim was so very proud of his daughter, Makenzie. Quite simply, she was the light in his eyes and the joy in his heart. Before she was born, he set a goal of living to see her graduate from high school and happily he was there to see that happen this past June. They were extremely close and she became quite adept at helping him manage his illness. He loved the young woman she grew to be and while he initially had some reservations about her taking off for Chicago in September, he felt nothing but confidence that she would be successful and go on to lead a productive, happy life. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Lisa Brimhall Coker, his daughter, Makenzie Coker of Brenham, Texas; his sister Brenda Coker of Sabinal, Texas; his sister Linda Hamilton and his nephews Zach and Josh Hamilton of Ruidoso, New Mexico; his mother- and father-in-law Doc and Lois Brimhall of Olton, Texas; two aunts, Estelle Lane of Turkey, Texas and Maurine Stevens of Farmington, New Mexico; and many other relatives, friends, and co-workers. He was preceded in death by his parents, U.F. and Ann Coker. He was happy to return to Brenham in recent years, where he was warmly welcomed by many former and now current neighbors on Peachtree Drive. Special thanks are given to dear friends Wilfred Dietrich, Debbie Lehrmann, and Rick and Paula Buls and their children. His family would like to particularly thank Howard West, his co-worker of 31 years, who was a great colleague and good friend throughout those years. A visitation will be held at Brenham Memorial Chapel on Thursday, August 29, 2013 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Interment services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in his name to Texas Ag Industries Association (TAIA) Scholarship Fund, 145 W. Travis, LaGrange, TX 78945. Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St., Brenham, TX 77833. 979.836.3611 Condolences may be sent to www.brenhammemorialchapel.com Brenham Memorial Chapel Brenham, TX Published in The News Star on August 26, 2013

Sarah Jane McClendon Funeral services for Sarah Jane McClendon will be held at First Assembly of God, West Monroe, LA, at 2 PM, Monday, August 26, 2013. Officiating will be Pastor Shane Warren, Reverend Eugene Brown and Reverend Tim Todd. A graveside service will follow at Acree Cemetery in Point, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Sarah was born September 15, 1940, in Downsville, LA, and passed away August 24, 2013. Sarah was a retired teacher's aide in the Monroe City School System and was a member of First Assembly of God in West Monroe. Sarah was preceded in death by her daughter Dewanna Gaye (DeeDee) McClendon; her parents, Victor and Cora Albritton; a brother, Elgin Albritton; and a brother-in-law Chester Thornhill. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, George K. McClendon; two daughters, Becky Suttle and husband Keith, and Donna Minter and husband Darryl; four grand children, Brandon and Kristian Suttle, Chase Minter and wife Rebecca, and Daralyn Minter; one great grandson, Rylan Chase Minter; sister-in-law Janet Burnett; five brothers, Melvin Albritton and wife Peggy, Nathan Albritton and wife Shirley, Lynn Albritton and wife Sharon, Jarvin Albritton, and Kalan Albritton and wife Rhonda; six sisters, Marlene Thornhill, Sally Brown and husband Gene, Bettie VanWinkle and husband Henry, Linda Wolf and husband Jeff, Dora Martin, and Debbie Albritton; thirty-four nieces and nephews, twenty-five great nieces and nephews, one great-great nephew and one great-great niece. Pallbearers will be Kenny Albritton, Kalan Albritton, Kevin Albritton, Mel Albritton, Heath Albritton and Lucky Cash. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jason Albritton, Vic Albritton, Bryan Albritton, Casey Albritton, Jamie Martin, Felton Thornhill and Gene Thornhill. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 26, 2013

Jack Elwood Rutledge Mr. Jack Elwood Rutledge, age 90, passed away August 13, 2013, in his sleep, in Elizabethtown, KY. Born in Meridian, MS, and knowing Country Singer Jimmie Rodgers as "Uncle Jimmie", his family moved to Monroe, LA when he was 3. He graduated from Byrd H.S., Shreveport, LA in 1940. Interested in going to "summer camp" he and his friends decided to talk to the recruiter. He was a WWII vet, who enlisted in the Louisiana Army National Guard in 1940, trained at Ft. Bliss, El Paso, TX, was stationed in Iceland for 18 months (where the farmers wouldn't let him meet their daughters), went ashore on Utah Beach on D+12, as NCO of a Battery in the 494th AAA Gun Battalion, he participated in the defense of Antwerp from V-1attacks (he also saw his first jet airplane - as it strafed his unit), and was discharged as a Staff Sergeant in 1945. He returned to his home in Monroe, LA, and in 1946 married Evelyn Earline Greer. They built the house they lived in for almost 60 years a room at a time as they could save to buy the materials. He was a machinist until he retired 25 years ago, after 46 years with Motor Supply Co. Jack and Earline attended Memorial United Methodist Church in Monroe. Jack's hobbies were furniture restoration and wood working, singing and performing in community events, and telling jokes. Jack and Earline moved to Elizabethtown, KY, last November to be close to their daughter, Pam, son-in-law, Bill, and grandson, James. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joshua B. C. Rutledge and Sarah Catherine Ethridge Rutledge; two brothers, Henry R. Mann and W. B. Mann and two sisters, Doris R. Turner and Virginia R. Carlson. Jack is survived by his wife of almost 67 years, Earline, daughter Pamela Ridlon, son-in-law, Bill, and grandsons, Will Ridlon, a nursing graduate student in Columbia, MO, Captain Michael Ridlon, US Army, Ft. Drum, NY, and James Ridlon, who works in Elizabethtown, KY. Pam teaches Middle School at Ft. Knox, KY, and Bill is a retired Lt. Colonel, JA, USAR , and an Army civilian attorney at Ft. Knox. He is also survived by a sister, Ida B. Hayden of Houston, TX. A Memorial service will be Thursday September 5, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at Memorial United Methodist Church. Condolences may be expressed online at www.brownfuneral.com. Brown Funeral Home Elizabethtown, KY Published in The News Star from August 16 to September 4, 2013

Frederick Browning Wyly Frederick Browning Wyly, Republican, farmer, raconteur, and larger than life force, died on August 22, 2013, in Augusta, Georgia, following complications from surgery. He is survived by his sister Myrtis Wyly, his brother James G. "Bubba" Wyly III and wife Teri, his niece Katherine Wyly, nephews James Grady Wyly IV and William Connor Wyly. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents Frances and James G. Wyly, Jr. "Fred" Wyly was born May 12, 1943, reared on Neely Plantation and was a life-long resident of Tallulah. He graduated from Tallulah High School in 1961 and from Northeast Louisiana University (now the University of Louisiana-Monroe) with a major in Speech and minor in Journalism. During his college days, Fred was a member and officer of Kappa Alpha Order, a member of Alpha Psi Omega, an honorary drama fraternity, Alpha Chi Alpha, an honorary journalism fraternity, and an editor of the school paper, the Pow Wow. He was a frequent actor in university productions, expanding his uncanny skill to entertain others. Fred was described by all who knew him as the consummate Southern gentleman with the courtly manners representative of a bygone era. A gentleman first and farmer second, he perpetually traveled about town with a story in his pocket. Fred's presence was magnetic, his gift for telling stories infamous. He was widely known as the life of any party; those drawn in typically became lifelong friends. Fred's zest for life included an abiding respect for nature's beauty and a genuine interest in others. The carefully manicured spacious acres around his home are a testimony to his passion for gardening. For many years he kept an extensive aviary of swans, ostriches, peacocks of every variety, exotic breeds of chickens and a gaggle of noisy geese he called the "Tallulah gossips." Many area young adults today fondly remember being delightfully entertained on elementary school field trips to "Uncle Fred's." Fred's concern for others led him to active involvement and leadership in many civic organizations from the local to the national levels. He took great pride in building the Madison Republican Party membership and was the parish party chairman for over thirty years. He was a long-time member of the Republican State Central Committee and a delegate to Republican National Conventions from the 1980's until very recently. He was instrumental in town and parish affairs serving as a member of the Madison Port Commission, The Board of Election Supervisors, the Madison Parish Library Board, the Madison Parish Louisiana Technical College Board, and numerous other community endeavors. Fred leaves behind long-time close friends Dale and Louise Magoun and countless others who deeply mourn his passing but will cherish a wealth of memories of the adventures he could conjure up even from the most ordinary pastimes. His stories will live forever in the hearts of generations of family and friends and he will not be forgotten. "The song is ended, but the melody lingers on…." Visitation will be held Monday, August 26, from 6:00P.M. to 8:00 P.M at Crothers- Glenwood Funeral Home in Tallulah. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, August 27, at the First United Methodist Church in Tallulah. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association . Crothers- Glenwood Funeral Home Tallulah, LA Published in The News Star on August 26, 2013

Aug 27 , 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Conley R. Austin Funeral services for Conley R. Austin, 90, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, August 29, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Kevin Stewart and Rev. Bruce Austin will officiate. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Conley R. Austin was born November 4, 1922 in Winn Parish, LA and passed away August 25, 2013 in West Monroe. He served America proudly first in the CCC camps and then in the U. S. Army in World War as a medic in Burma. Conley retired from Ouachita Cigar & Tobacco Company in 1973 after 36 years. He was an active member of McClendon Baptist Church and for many years he sang tenor in the church choir at Fair Park Baptist Church. Conley was an avid gardener, fisherman and hunter. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and four brothers. Conley is survived by his wife, Beatrice Moore Austin; sons, Bruce K. Austin and wife Diana and Alan (Al) Austin and wife Ingrid; grandchildren, Jennifer Austin Bettis and husband Hal Bettis, Jr.; Seth Mickel Austin and wife Lara; Jacob Alan Austin and wife Stacy; Angela Austin Barrett and husband Jeremy; and ten great-grandchildren; his step-mother, Marie Austin of Oak Grove; sister, Carolyn Holland; brothers, Norvin Austin and Mike Austin. Pallbearers will be Seth Austin, Jacob Austin, Jeremy Barrett, Roy Arthur, Hal Bettis, Jr. and Fred Autrey. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 27, 201

Dr. Charles Richard Buck Charles Richard Buck was born August 15, 1933 in Oklahoma City, OK. He was the son of Kenneth & Rosa Buck. He went to heaven on August 22, 2013 while at MD Anderson in Houston. He graduated from Putnam City High School in 1952. He received his BS from Central State College, his Masters from the Univ. of Oklahoma, and his Ed.D from the Univ. of Arkansas. He had a short stint in the Army where he was stationed in Germany. He served on the faculty of Northeast Louisiana University (now ULM) from 1967 to 2001 when he retired from teaching. While on faculty of NLU, he served on the Curriculum Comm. for 20 years, where he was the Chairman for several years. He was also active in the LA Assoc. of HPE for 30 years where he served as President. He also served as Intramural Director for 7 years and Instructor Trainer for Aquatics, CPR and First Aid. In 1962 he married Pat Priest and they had two daughters. Kim and Missy. Kim and husband Phil Curry live in San Diego, CA. Missy Hines lives in Monroe. And the pride of his life, grandson, Colby Hines, lives in West Monroe. In 1997 he married Bobbie Byrd, a native Texas. They enjoyed many years traveling in and out of the US. Up both East & West Coasts visiting Light Houses. Ouachita Valley Runners Club was a life time of adventure and fun. He ran with them in his younger days and later he just wanted to help with races. He ran White Rock Marathon, Dallas and Blue Angel Marathon, Fl. Ran in the Bay to Breakers race in San Francisco, CA. He enjoyed sports officiating, hunting, (especially duck), fishing, he had a big heart for helping & volunteering in any way he could. Usually didn't need to be called on, but happy when he was. Seeker Springs ministry was where he wanted to be, especially riding on a big mower but would help do anything. He loved that place & those people who make the youth camp function. Richard is survived by his wife, Bobbie; Daughters, Kim Curry (Phil), and Missy Hines; Grandson, Colby Hines; Bobbie's children, Pam & Frank Cannon, Audis & Deborah Byrd, Ron & Amy Byrd; 8 grandchildren and 7 Greats. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 27 at Mulhearn Funeral Home on 165 between 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Visitation will also be held at the First Baptist Church on St. John Street in Monroe on Wednesday, August 28 between 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. The Celebration of Life will start at 2:00 P.M. under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Seeker Springs Ministry 1280 Okaloosa Rd. Eros, LA 71239. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 27, 2013

Ray L. Jenkins Memorial Services for Ray L. Jenkins, 60, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, August 28, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Mr. Jenkins was born June 12, 1953 and passed away on August 24, 2013. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Myrtle Jenkins and a brother, Bill Jenkins. Survivors include his son, Dustin L. Jenkins and wife, Amelia; grandson, Cameron Jenkins; sister, Dorothy White; brothers, Frank Jenkins and L.C. Jenkins, and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until Service Time on Wednesday. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 27, 2013

Charles Walter "Chuck" Pittard Funeral Services for Mr. Charles Walter "Chuck" Pittard, 61, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 28, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Dr. Dwight Munn officiating. Interment will follow in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA. Mr. Pittard was born on October 6, 1951 and died on August 25, 2013. He was a member of First Baptist Church West Monroe, LA. Chuck was a loyal employee of Rogers Manufacturing. He was a proud fan of the Dallas Cowboys. He was an avid musician, playing the guitar and drums, and he loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing. Mr. Pittard was a devoted father, grandfather, uncle, brother and son. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Joseph and Katherine Rogers Pittard. Survivors include his son, Shawn Pittard and fiancé, Amanda Frost; daughter, Jolie Pittard; sisters, Mary Moore and husband, James, Virginia Pittard, and Kathy Hudson and husband, Kenneth; grandchildren, Catherine O'Bryant, Darion Jones, Gage Jones, Garrett Frost and Shelby Frost; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Shawn Pittard, Jamie Moore, Joe Waits, Mike Stockel, Rob Tolbert, and Chad Sanders. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital for children or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for children. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 27, 2013

Jack Elwood Rutledge Mr. Jack Elwood Rutledge, age 90, passed away August 13, 2013, in his sleep, in Elizabethtown, KY. Born in Meridian, MS, and knowing Country Singer Jimmie Rodgers as "Uncle Jimmie", his family moved to Monroe, LA when he was 3. He graduated from Byrd H.S., Shreveport, LA in 1940. Interested in going to "summer camp" he and his friends decided to talk to the recruiter. He was a WWII vet, who enlisted in the Louisiana Army National Guard in 1940, trained at Ft. Bliss, El Paso, TX, was stationed in Iceland for 18 months (where the farmers wouldn't let him meet their daughters), went ashore on Utah Beach on D+12, as NCO of a Battery in the 494th AAA Gun Battalion, he participated in the defense of Antwerp from V-1attacks (he also saw his first jet airplane - as it strafed his unit), and was discharged as a Staff Sergeant in 1945. He returned to his home in Monroe, LA, and in 1946 married Evelyn Earline Greer. They built the house they lived in for almost 60 years a room at a time as they could save to buy the materials. He was a machinist until he retired 25 years ago, after 46 years with Motor Supply Co. Jack and Earline attended Memorial United Methodist Church in Monroe. Jack's hobbies were furniture restoration and wood working, singing and performing in community events, and telling jokes. Jack and Earline moved to Elizabethtown, KY, last November to be close to their daughter, Pam, son-in-law, Bill, and grandson, James. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joshua B. C. Rutledge and Sarah Catherine Ethridge Rutledge; two brothers, Henry R. Mann and W. B. Mann and two sisters, Doris R. Turner and Virginia R. Carlson. Jack is survived by his wife of almost 67 years, Earline, daughter Pamela Ridlon, son-in-law, Bill, and grandsons, Will Ridlon, a nursing graduate student in Columbia, MO, Captain Michael Ridlon, US Army, Ft. Drum, NY, and James Ridlon, who works in Elizabethtown, KY. Pam teaches Middle School at Ft. Knox, KY, and Bill is a retired Lt. Colonel, JA, USAR , and an Army civilian attorney at Ft. Knox. He is also survived by a sister, Ida B. Hayden of Houston, TX. A Memorial service will be Thursday September 5, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at Memorial United Methodist Church. Condolences may be expressed online at www.brownfuneral.com. Brown Funeral Home Elizabethtown, KY Published in The News Star from August 16 to September 4, 2013

Rosemary Chennault Simrall Private family services will be held Wednesday, August 28, 2013, for Rosemary Chennault Simrall of West Monroe at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum chapel under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. A memorial reception will be held in her honor at Chennault Aviation and Military Museum on Kansas Lane from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. Jimmy Fordham will lead a special missing-man formation fly-over at 4:30 p.m. at the Museum. Rosemary was born on September 27, 1928, to Claire Lee Chennault and Nell Thompson Chennault in San Antonio, Texas, and passed away August 25, 2013, in Shreveport. She worked for Prudential Life Insurance Company for 28 years. She volunteered at Pine Grove Church in the nursery for more than 20 years, loving every baby church members brought to her. Rosemary loved her family, which included most of the people she came in contact with. One of her proudest achievements was being a founding member of Chennault Aviation and Military Museum. She was an active Friends Board member and Membership Chairman until her death. Rosemary was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Simrall; parents, General Claire Lee and Nell Thompson Chennault; six brothers: Jack, Max, Pat, Charles, David and Bobby Chennault; and sister, Peggy Lee. She is survived by her children: Norman Martien, James and wife Baolan Martien, and Nell Calloway and husband Mike; grandchildren, Michael Calloway, Robin Meadows, Amanda Rutherford, Paul Martien, Sarah Martien, and Angela Duncan; and great-grandchildren, Christian and Aimee Calloway, Jake and Samuel Meadows, Kayla Vanderburg, Aubrey Rutherford and Aiden Duncan. She requested a special thank you to Dr. Don Hammett and his staff and Dr. Richard Zweig and his staff for their wonderful care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Chennault Aviation and Military Museum, 701 Kansas Lane, Monroe, LA 71203. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 27, 2013

Conley Austin, 90Conley Austin of West Monroe, a retired salesman, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Charles Pittard, 61Charles Walter “Chuck” Pittard of West Monroe, quality control with Rogers Manufacturing, died Sunday. Arrangements are incompleteunder the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jewell Wilcockson, 90Jewell Wilcockson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Kilpatrick’s Serenity Gardens, West Monroe.

Previously Acknowledged Kelly, Shonderrick M.: 11 a.m. Wednesday, St. Mary Baptist Church, Monroe. Watson, Huel Cecil: noon Monday, Morehouse Baptist Association Building, Bastrop. Wilcockson, Jewell: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. FUNERAL HOMES should submit death notice information to The News-Star by 4 p.m. daily. Email notices to deathnotices@thenewsstar.com.

Aug 28, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Jack Elwood Rutledge Mr. Jack Elwood Rutledge, age 90, passed away August 13, 2013, in his sleep, in Elizabethtown, KY. Born in Meridian, MS, and knowing Country Singer Jimmie Rodgers as "Uncle Jimmie", his family moved to Monroe, LA when he was 3. He graduated from Byrd H.S., Shreveport, LA in 1940. Interested in going to "summer camp" he and his friends decided to talk to the recruiter. He was a WWII vet, who enlisted in the Louisiana Army National Guard in 1940, trained at Ft. Bliss, El Paso, TX, was stationed in Iceland for 18 months (where the farmers wouldn't let him meet their daughters), went ashore on Utah Beach on D+12, as NCO of a Battery in the 494th AAA Gun Battalion, he participated in the defense of Antwerp from V-1attacks (he also saw his first jet airplane - as it strafed his unit), and was discharged as a Staff Sergeant in 1945. He returned to his home in Monroe, LA, and in 1946 married Evelyn Earline Greer. They built the house they lived in for almost 60 years a room at a time as they could save to buy the materials. He was a machinist until he retired 25 years ago, after 46 years with Motor Supply Co. Jack and Earline attended Memorial United Methodist Church in Monroe. Jack's hobbies were furniture restoration and wood working, singing and performing in community events, and telling jokes. Jack and Earline moved to Elizabethtown, KY, last November to be close to their daughter, Pam, son-in-law, Bill, and grandson, James. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joshua B. C. Rutledge and Sarah Catherine Ethridge Rutledge; two brothers, Henry R. Mann and W. B. Mann and two sisters, Doris R. Turner and Virginia R. Carlson. Jack is survived by his wife of almost 67 years, Earline, daughter Pamela Ridlon, son-in-law, Bill, and grandsons, Will Ridlon, a nursing graduate student in Columbia, MO, Captain Michael Ridlon, US Army, Ft. Drum, NY, and James Ridlon, who works in Elizabethtown, KY. Pam teaches Middle School at Ft. Knox, KY, and Bill is a retired Lt. Colonel, JA, USAR , and an Army civilian attorney at Ft. Knox. He is also survived by a sister, Ida B. Hayden of Houston, TX. A Memorial service will be Thursday September 5, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at Memorial United Methodist Church. Condolences may be expressed online at www.brownfuneral.com. Brown Funeral Home Elizabethtown, KY Published in The News Star from August 16 to September 4, 2013

Mary Lou Alden, 54 Mary Lou Alden of Monroe, who operated a cleaning service, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Ruby J. Atkison, 92 Ruby Juanita Atkison of Calhoun, a bookkeeper, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Cheniere Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Conley Austin, 90 Conley Austin of West Monroe, a retired salesman, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe.

Kimela Bethea, 52 Kimela Bethea of Monroe, a secretary, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Riverside Missionary Baptist Church. Family hour is 5-6 p.m. Sunday at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

David Brazzel, 84 RUSTON – David E. “Bunny” Brazzel, an oil drilling consultant, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Corinth Cemetery, Hico.

Homer D. Brister, 83 BASTROP – Homer Dean Brister, owner of Brister’s Barbershop, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Central Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Bridget Bruford, 55 STOCKTON, Calif. – Bridget Bruford, formerly of Jonesville, a retired dispatcher for Center for Elders in California, died Aug. 19. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Ackland Creek Baptist Church, Jonesville. Visitation is 9-10:45 a.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Ackland Creek/St. Mary Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland.

Dr. Charles R. Buck, 80 Dr. Charles Richard Buck of Monroe, a professor of kinesiology at ULM, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Fred Craven Jr., 87 JONESVILLE – Fred Craven Jr., a farmer, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Ackland Creek Baptist Church, Jonesville. Visitation is 9-10:45 a.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Ackland Creek/St. Mary Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland.

Kendra Crump, 27 BEAUMONT, Texas – Kendra Crump, formerly of Monroe, a homemaker, died Aug. 20. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-4 p.m. Wednesday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Mable Fenceroy, 71 COLLINSTON – Mable Fenceroy, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Marley Humphries, 4 RAYVILLE – Marley Humphries died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Larry Jefferson Jr., 38 ROCKVILLE, Md. – Larry Jefferson Jr., a construction worker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Riverside Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park.

Ray L. Jenkins, 60 Ray L. Jenkins of West Monroe, an accountant, died Saturday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m. Wednesday until service time.

Mabelene T. Johnston, 77 EPPS – Mabelene Tucker Johnston, a caregiver, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Goodwill Church of Christ, Goodwill. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Good Road Church of Christ Cemetery, Holly Ridge.

Alberta Littleton, 100 RAYVILLE – Albert Littleton, a homemaker, died Aug. 20. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Charles "Chuck" Pittard, 61 Charles Walter “Chuck” Pittard of West Monroe, Quality Control with Rogers Manufacturing, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Rufus Sellers, 76 Rufus Sellers of Monroe, a city worker, died Aug. 16. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Rosemary C. Simrall, 84 Rosemary Chennault Simrall of Monroe, a retiree of Prudential Life Insurance Company, died Sunday. Private family services are Wednesday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. A memorial reception will be held 4-6 p.m. Wednesday at Chennault Aviation and Military Museum, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Mary L. VanBuren, 78 Mary Lee Taylor VanBuren of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are noon Saturday at Piney Grove Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Audrey M. Walton, 89 JOYCE – Audrey Martha Walton, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at East Winnfield Baptist Church, Joyce. Visitation is 9-10:15 a.m. Wednesday at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burial will be in Garden of Memories, Winnfield.

Donald Wilson, 54 Donald “Fifty” Wilson of Monroe, a laborer, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Piney Grove Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

N.E. Wilson, 61 N.E. “Eddie” Wilson of Monroe died Monday. Visitation is 2-3 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously Acknowledged Clack, Hayward Thomas: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Horseshoe Baptist Church, Mer Rouge. Kelly, Shonderrick M. : 11 a.m. Wednesday, St. Mary Baptist Church, Monroe. Kemp, Marian : 11 a.m. Wednesday, Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe. Lee, Jace Ryan: 2 p.m. Thursday, Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Presley, Louis : 1 p.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Townsend, Myrtle Holloway : 10 a.m. Friday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Aug 29, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Tommy Lofton Funeral services for William "Tommy" Lofton, age 70, of Urania, will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, August 30, 2013 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Olla with Bro. Jim Lofton and Bro. E.R. Johnson officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Pine Hill Cemetery in Olla. Tommy was born May 26, 1943 to W.A. "Runt" and Dorgia Kilby Lofton in Urania and he passed from this life on August 26, 2013 at Hardtner Medical Center in Urania. He worked for the LaSalle Parish Sheriff's Department for 27 years, of which, 9 of those years he was Chief of Police of Urania. He was a barber in Urania for 37 years and served as Police Juror for 6 years. Tommy loved his years as a barber and was a dedicated police officer for LaSalle Parish. He was preceded in death by his parents; two half-brothers: Guy Allen Lofton and Charles Lofton. He is survived by his wife of 47 years: Darlene Lincecum Lofton; two sons: Tom Lofton and his wife Christy and Anthony Lofton and his wife Stacey; two grandsons: Ryan Cole Lofton and Matthew Lofton; granddaughter: Jennifer Lofton; host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Pallbearers will be Wayne Corley, Leland Guin, William Strain, David Cotton, Ryan Lofton, and Matthew Lofton. Honorary Pallbearers will be K.P. Mauterer and Ben Jenkins. You may send online condolences to the Lofton family at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Olla, LA Published in The News Star on August 29, 2013 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thenewsstar/obituary-browse.aspx?recentdate=0&type=1#sthash.YMkc6NiA.dpuf

James Marvin McBride James Marvin McBride, "Mac", 78, entered into his Father's arm's Friday, August 23, 2013. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM Friday, August 30, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. The celebration of his life will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 31, 2013 at Temple Baptist Church in Ruston, with burial to follow at Pines Memorial Gardens. Mac is now healed by our Lord and is no longer a victim of cancer, no more suffering. Now, we pray that our Lord heal the broken hearts of those close to him as this world is but temporary home. Pallbearers are: Allen Lee, Dr. David Hall, Dr. David Meng, Mark L. Stuckey and Dr. Virgil Orr, Larry Allen, Dr. David Gullatt and Randy Moore. Honorary pallbearers are: Elton Calhoun, Waldon Cummings, Bernard Fulks; Jim Genty; Dr. Les Guice; Ronald Harrell; George Lowell Jeffers; Frank Pierce; Robert Pischner; Dr. Stan Napper, Richard Spelman; John Corley; Temple Baptist Church Adult II Sunday School Department; RHS Class of 1952; Louisiana Tech University's COES Foundation Board; COES Mechanical Engineering Department. Mac was a son, brother, beloved husband, stepfather, grandfather, uncle and friend. He was born on November 30, 1934 to the union of Homer Douglas McBride and Cumi Z. McDougald McBride of Ruston, LA, both of whom predeceased him. His sister, Martha Ann Rucker also preceded him in death. Mac is survived by his wife of 15 years, Victoria; stepdaughter Sara Theresa Kenney and husband, Lance, two grandchildren, Merrick and Grace Kenney as well as a niece Julie Rucker Corium, husband Greg and great nephew, Travis; brother-in-law, Steve and wife Patti McBride; nephew, Matthew McBride, niece Stephanie Humphreys and family; and special cousins, Virginia Allen, Larry and Mary Allen; Jerry Mac and Kathy Allen; Alvin and Jane Allen. He also had many extended family members including the Marilyn F. Genty family of Victoria, TX who brought many delightful times during his 30 year in Victoria. This includes Jim Genty and his family Jeannie Hahn and her family and Marty Huffman and her family. Among his extended family in Ruston are Mengs; Dave, Jun, Austin and Amanda, with whom we shared many memorable times. The Savery G. Stuckey family has grown to be close and this includes Dale Stuckey, Mark and Cindy, Davis, Ava; William and Benjamin Poe; Susannah, Richard and Alexandra Spelman. He worked over 35 years for Union Carbide Corporation and held positions of increasing responsibility, retiring as an Assistant Plant Manager at the South Charleston, WV Plant in 1992. He was known as a 'straight shooter'. During retirement he helped to develop the communication network for UCC retirees; was the editor for the Victoria CRC Chapter's paper and served on several community projects. He was named the first Executive Director Emeritus of LA Tech's College of Engineering and Science Foundation as a result of serving in that capacity for over 13 years. The College of Engineering and Science's Foundation members have also honored him with contributions to a room to be in the new Engineering & Science building named: The Mac McBride Collaboration Room: He has served as President of the Foundation; received COES Alumnus of the Year and Outstanding Alumnus of ME and IE Department. He served in the US Air Force and was honorably discharged as a Captain from the Strategic Air Command at Castle Air Force Base in Merced, CA where he was the Maintenance Officer for B-52's. The family empresses its deep appreciation to the Hospice of the Caring Hearts; Todd Craighead, Tamla Pierce, Barbara Rodgers, Rev. Randy Ray, Charlotte Odom, and to the caregivers: Kessler Thomas, Barbara Thomas, James Carradine; Carmisha Thomas; Mark Easley and our church family. We are thankful for our medical teams which performed heroic work many times during Mac's valiant fight; Dr. Mark A. Blackwelder and staff; Dr. David Osafo and staff; Dr. Tommy Smith and staff; Dr. Zibari and staff; Dr. David Dies and Staff; MD Anderson's Gastrointestinal Team led by Dr. Ahmed Kaseb. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a contribution to Louisiana Tech Foundation, PO Box 31873, Ruston, La 71270, noting it is for the COES Bldg. or to Temple Baptist Church, 1515 S, Service Rd. West, Ruston, LA 71270, or a charity of your choice . Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Published in The News Star on August 29, 2013 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thenewsstar/obituary-browse.aspx?recentdate=0&type=1#sthash.YMkc6NiA.dpuf

Jack Elwood Rutledge Mr. Jack Elwood Rutledge, age 90, passed away August 13, 2013, in his sleep, in Elizabethtown, KY. Born in Meridian, MS, and knowing Country Singer Jimmie Rodgers as "Uncle Jimmie", his family moved to Monroe, LA when he was 3. He graduated from Byrd H.S., Shreveport, LA in 1940. Interested in going to "summer camp" he and his friends decided to talk to the recruiter. He was a WWII vet, who enlisted in the Louisiana Army National Guard in 1940, trained at Ft. Bliss, El Paso, TX, was stationed in Iceland for 18 months (where the farmers wouldn't let him meet their daughters), went ashore on Utah Beach on D+12, as NCO of a Battery in the 494th AAA Gun Battalion, he participated in the defense of Antwerp from V-1attacks (he also saw his first jet airplane - as it strafed his unit), and was discharged as a Staff Sergeant in 1945. He returned to his home in Monroe, LA, and in 1946 married Evelyn Earline Greer. They built the house they lived in for almost 60 years a room at a time as they could save to buy the materials. He was a machinist until he retired 25 years ago, after 46 years with Motor Supply Co. Jack and Earline attended Memorial United Methodist Church in Monroe. Jack's hobbies were furniture restoration and wood working, singing and performing in community events, and telling jokes. Jack and Earline moved to Elizabethtown, KY, last November to be close to their daughter, Pam, son-in-law, Bill, and grandson, James. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joshua B. C. Rutledge and Sarah Catherine Ethridge Rutledge; two brothers, Henry R. Mann and W. B. Mann and two sisters, Doris R. Turner and Virginia R. Carlson. Jack is survived by his wife of almost 67 years, Earline, daughter Pamela Ridlon, son-in-law, Bill, and grandsons, Will Ridlon, a nursing graduate student in Columbia, MO, Captain Michael Ridlon, US Army, Ft. Drum, NY, and James Ridlon, who works in Elizabethtown, KY. Pam teaches Middle School at Ft. Knox, KY, and Bill is a retired Lt. Colonel, JA, USAR , and an Army civilian attorney at Ft. Knox. He is also survived by a sister, Ida B. Hayden of Houston, TX. A Memorial service will be Thursday September 5, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at Memorial United Methodist Church. Condolences may be expressed online at www.brownfuneral.com. Brown Funeral Home Elizabethtown, KY Published in The News Star from August 16 to September 4, 2013 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thenewsstar/obituary-browse.aspx?recentdate=0&type=1#sthash.YMkc6NiA.dpuf

Mable M. Brumley, 81 OAK GROVE – Mable Mae Brumley, a business owner, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Macedonia Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Carolyn A. Bryant, 73 BASTROP – Carolyn Ann Yates Bryant, a gift shop manager for Goldens of Bastrop, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 pm. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery.

Billy R. Campbell, 55 LAKE PROVIDENCE – Billy Ray Campbell, a laborer, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Cain Ridge No. 2 Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home. Burial will be in King Solomon Cemetery.

Willie E. Daniels, 42 WATERPROOF – Willie E. Daniels, a farmer, died Aug. 19. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Choctaw Chapel. Wake services are 5-6 p.m. Friday at the chapel. Burial will be in Barcelona Cemetery under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Donald R. Foster, 67 CHOUDRANT – Donald Ray Foster, a Navy retiree, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Bucky Heyse, 64 QUITMAN – Bucky Heyse died Aug. 21. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Fellowship Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Lisa C. Hurley, 49 RAYVILLE – Lisa C. Hurley died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Alto Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pauline Kennedy, 88 FARMERVILLE – Pauline “Polly” Kennedy, a retired Olinkraft worker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Salem Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Burial will be in Liberty Hill/Taylor Cemetery.

Donald E. Munsey Jr., 62 Donald Eugene Munsey Jr. of West Monroe, assistant professor of mathematics at Louisiana Delta Community College, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Marks H. Parrott, 42 RUSTON – Marks H. Parrott, a tank fiberblaster, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at North Crossett First Baptist Church, Crossett, Ark. Burial will be in Lakewood Cemetery of Crossett under the direction of King's Funeral Home.

Previously Acknowledged Albritton, Thesly H. : 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Ararat Baptist Church. Alden, Mary Lou : 2 p.m. Friday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe. Atkison, Ruby Juanita : 10 a.m. Friday, Cheniere Baptist Church, West Monroe. Bethea, Kimela : 2 p.m. Monday, Riverside Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Brister, Homer Dean : 10 a.m. Saturday, Central Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Buckley, Ben : 11 a.m. Saturday, River of Life Church, Winnsboro. Cameron, Derrick A. : 1 p.m. Saturday, New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert. Cooper, Charles Lee: 2 p.m. Saturday, Christian Fellowship Assembly of God Church, Monroe. Fenceroy, Mable : 1 p.m. Saturday, Galilee Baptist Church, Collinston. Humphries, Marley: 4 p.m. Saturday, Richwood Memorial Gardens. Jefferson Jr., Larry: 11 a.m. Saturday, Riverside Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Jenkins, Ronnie : noon Saturday, Progressive Baptist Church, Monroe. Littleton, Albert Cowart: 1 p.m. Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church. Presley, Louis : 1 p.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Rawles, Jessie R.: 10 a.m. Friday, Sardis Baptist Church. Richmond, Ozell : 11 a.m. Saturday, Jesus Holy Temple Church. Sellers, Rufus : 1 p.m. Friday, New Hope Pentecostal Temple. Townsend, Myrtle Holloway : 10 a.m. Friday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. VanBuren, Mary Lee Taylor: noon Saturday, Piney Grove Baptist Church. Walton, Audrey Martha : 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, East Winnfield Baptist Church, Joyce. Wilson, Donald “Fifty” : 11 a.m. Tuesday, Piney Grove Baptist Church, Monroe.

Aug 30, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Thesly H. Albritton Funeral services for Mr. Thesly H. Albritton, 87 of Downsville, LA, will be held Saturday, August 31, 2013, at 2:00 P.M. at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church. Officiating the service will be Rev. Tony Smith and Rev. Robbie Robison. Interment will be held at Mt. Ararat Cemetery under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mr. Albritton was born on January 6, 1926, and passed away on August 28, 2013. He was a member of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church. He was an avid reader and enjoyed fishing, playing cards and dominos. He is preceded in death by his wife of sixty five years, June Albritton, and seven brothers and sisters. He is survived by his children: Ricky W. Albritton and wife Sandra of Bernice, LA; Janice Albritton Sweitzer of Downsville, LA; six grandchildren: Jesse W. Albritton and wife Jessica, Aerika Albritton, Shay Riser and husband Adam, Devin Sweitzer, Tiffany Sweitzer, and Sheridan Sweitzer; nine great-grandchildren, and siblings: Reba Howington of FL, Dale Albritton of Monroe, LA, Joyce Ray of Dowsnville, LA, Jerry Albritton of Farmerville, LA, and Jimmy Albritton of Delhi, LA, and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be: Jesse Albritton, Devin Sweitzer, Johnny Guice, Howard Allen, Earl Roberts, Dennis Allen, Adam Riser, and Brendan Cooper. Honorary Pallbearers will be his domino buddies. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 30, 2013 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Published in The News Star on August 30, 2013

Campbell, Billy Ray: 1 p.m. Saturday, Cain Ridge No. 2 Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Cooper, Charles Lee: 2 p.m. Saturday, Christian Fellowship Assembly of God Church, Monroe. Daniels, Willie E.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Choctaw Chapel. Fenceroy, Mable : 1 p.m. Saturday, Galilee Baptist Church, Collinston. Heyse, Bucky: 2 p.m. Sunday, Fellowship Baptist Church. Humphries, Marley: 4 p.m. Saturday, Richwood Memorial Gardens. Hurley, Lisa C. : 10 a.m. Saturday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Jefferson Jr., Larry: 11 a.m. Saturday, Riverside Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Jenkins, Ronnie : noon Saturday, Progressive Baptist Church, Monroe. Kennedy, Pauline “Polly” : 2 p.m. Sunday, Salem Baptist Church. Littleton, Albert Cowart: 1 p.m. Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church. Parrott, Marks H.: 2 p.m. Saturday, North Crossett First Baptist Church, Crossett, Ark. Presley, Louis : 1 p.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Richmond, Ozell : 11 a.m. Saturday, Jesus Holy Temple Church. VanBuren, Mary Lee Taylor: noon Saturday, Piney Grove Baptist Church. Walton, Audrey Martha : 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, East Winnfield Baptist Church, Joyce. Wilson, Donald “Fifty” : 11 a.m. Tuesday, Piney Grove Baptist Church, Monroe.

Nita Beatrice Doyle Services for Nita Beatrice "Bea" Doyle, age 84, of Newellton, LA will be at 2:00 pm on Friday, August 30, 2013, at the Newellton Union Church, Newellton, LA with Rev. John H. Wilkins and Rev. Larry Foster officiating. Interment will be in Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton, LA, under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home. Mrs. Doyle was born on February 18, 1929 in Lubbock, TX and died Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at her home on Cypress Grove Plantation, Newellton, LA, surrounded by family and friends. Mrs. Doyle was preceded in death by her parents, Ollie Lee and Sadie Barrett, her husband of 63 years, James F. Doyle, and her brother, Delbert Barrett. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and David Hage of Lake Bruin, LA, a granddaughter, Susan Hosea and her husband Paul of Newellton, LA, and her special great-grandsons, Christian James Hosea and Levi Nicholas Hosea; two brothers-in-law and their wives, Louie and Jimmie Ruth Doyle of Newellton, LA, and Ronnie and Carolyn Doyle of Jackson, MS, and three sisters-in-law, Betty Sue Pilkinton of Bossier City, LA, Peggy and Roger Waddill of St. Francisville, LA, Betty Doyle of Jonesville, LA, and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Doyle was a superb homemaker who dearly loved to entertain family and friends. They will truly miss her delicious food and hospitality. She was an excellent caregiver for her daughter, who had numerous surgeries, as well as other family members. For her daughter, nieces, and others, she was a true Christian role model. She nurtured them with love and showed them the right way to live. She was a member of the Newellton Union Church where she taught Sunday School and sang in the choir for nearly fifty years. An active member of the Ladies Auxiliary, she worked hard to help make their annual bazaar successful. Also, she regularly attended bible study and other church activities. Pallbearers will be nephews: Ken Anderson, David Doyle, Kenny Doyle, Steve Doyle, Mike Norris, Tommy Pilkinton, Dr. James Waddill and Randy Waddill. Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm until service time on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Newellton Union Church, P.O. Box 265, Newellton, LA 71357. The family would like to express a special thank you to Viola Spencer, Glenda Bass, Ollie Williams, Mary Morgan, and Mary Beth Westmoreland for their loving care. Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home Tallulah, LA Published in The News Star on August 30, 2013

Nita Beatrice Doyle Services for Nita Beatrice "Bea" Doyle, age 84, of Newellton, LA will be at 2:00 pm on Friday, August 30, 2013, at the Newellton Union Church, Newellton, LA with Rev. John H. Wilkins and Rev. Larry Foster officiating. Interment will be in Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton, LA, under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home. Mrs. Doyle was born on February 18, 1929 in Lubbock, TX and died Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at her home on Cypress Grove Plantation, Newellton, LA, surrounded by family and friends. Mrs. Doyle was preceded in death by her parents, Ollie Lee and Sadie Barrett, her husband of 63 years, James F. Doyle, and her brother, Delbert Barrett. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and David Hage of Lake Bruin, LA, a granddaughter, Susan Hosea and her husband Paul of Newellton, LA, and her special great-grandsons, Christian James Hosea and Levi Nicholas Hosea; two brothers-in-law and their wives, Louie and Jimmie Ruth Doyle of Newellton, LA, and Ronnie and Carolyn Doyle of Jackson, MS, and three sisters-in-law, Betty Sue Pilkinton of Bossier City, LA, Peggy and Roger Waddill of St. Francisville, LA, Betty Doyle of Jonesville, LA, and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Doyle was a superb homemaker who dearly loved to entertain family and friends. They will truly miss her delicious food and hospitality. She was an excellent caregiver for her daughter, who had numerous surgeries, as well as other family members. For her daughter, nieces, and others, she was a true Christian role model. She nurtured them with love and showed them the right way to live. She was a member of the Newellton Union Church where she taught Sunday School and sang in the choir for nearly fifty years. An active member of the Ladies Auxiliary, she worked hard to help make their annual bazaar successful. Also, she regularly attended bible study and other church activities. Pallbearers will be nephews: Ken Anderson, David Doyle, Kenny Doyle, Steve Doyle, Mike Norris, Tommy Pilkinton, Dr. James Waddill and Randy Waddill. Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm until service time on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Newellton Union Church, P.O. Box 265, Newellton, LA 71357. The family would like to express a special thank you to Viola Spencer, Glenda Bass, Ollie Williams, Mary Morgan, and Mary Beth Westmoreland for their loving care. Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home Tallulah, LA Published in The News Star on August 30, 2013

Jack Elwood Rutledge Mr. Jack Elwood Rutledge, age 90, passed away August 13, 2013, in his sleep, in Elizabethtown, KY. Born in Meridian, MS, and knowing Country Singer Jimmie Rodgers as "Uncle Jimmie", his family moved to Monroe, LA when he was 3. He graduated from Byrd H.S., Shreveport, LA in 1940. Interested in going to "summer camp" he and his friends decided to talk to the recruiter. He was a WWII vet, who enlisted in the Louisiana Army National Guard in 1940, trained at Ft. Bliss, El Paso, TX, was stationed in Iceland for 18 months (where the farmers wouldn't let him meet their daughters), went ashore on Utah Beach on D+12, as NCO of a Battery in the 494th AAA Gun Battalion, he participated in the defense of Antwerp from V-1attacks (he also saw his first jet airplane - as it strafed his unit), and was discharged as a Staff Sergeant in 1945. He returned to his home in Monroe, LA, and in 1946 married Evelyn Earline Greer. They built the house they lived in for almost 60 years a room at a time as they could save to buy the materials. He was a machinist until he retired 25 years ago, after 46 years with Motor Supply Co. Jack and Earline attended Memorial United Methodist Church in Monroe. Jack's hobbies were furniture restoration and wood working, singing and performing in community events, and telling jokes. Jack and Earline moved to Elizabethtown, KY, last November to be close to their daughter, Pam, son-in-law, Bill, and grandson, James. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joshua B. C. Rutledge and Sarah Catherine Ethridge Rutledge; two brothers, Henry R. Mann and W. B. Mann and two sisters, Doris R. Turner and Virginia R. Carlson. Jack is survived by his wife of almost 67 years, Earline, daughter Pamela Ridlon, son-in-law, Bill, and grandsons, Will Ridlon, a nursing graduate student in Columbia, MO, Captain Michael Ridlon, US Army, Ft. Drum, NY, and James Ridlon, who works in Elizabethtown, KY. Pam teaches Middle School at Ft. Knox, KY, and Bill is a retired Lt. Colonel, JA, USAR , and an Army civilian attorney at Ft. Knox. He is also survived by a sister, Ida B. Hayden of Houston, TX. A Memorial service will be Thursday September 5, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at Memorial United Methodist Church. Condolences may be expressed online at www.brownfuneral.com. Brown Funeral Home Elizabethtown, KY Published in The News Star from August 16 to September 4, 2013

James G. Sandifer Funeral Services for James G. Sandifer, 88, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, August 31, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Jeff Luellen officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. Mr. Sandifer was born on May 20, 1925 in Mendenhall, MS and passed away on August 28, 2013. He served his country in the United States Navy. He loved woodworking, especially caning chairs. He taught numerous classes on caning chairs at the Senior Center in Monroe, LA. Mr. Sandifer is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Sandifer and his daughter, Pamela Sandifer Willis. Survivors include his sister, Alice McCaskill of Corinth, MS; children, James P. "Sonny" Sandifer and wife, Margaret of Bossier City, LA and Jo Lynn Foster and husband, Danny of West Monroe, LA; special friend, Lula Mae Brinson of West Monroe, LA; four grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Earl Bennett, Keith Cloyd, Stephen Foster, Tracy Watson, Ted Johnson and Bill Taylor. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Friday, August 30, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the Carolyn Rose Strauss Senior Center, 2407 Ferrand Monroe, LA 71201. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 30, 2013

Everett L. Tanner Funeral services for Everett L. Tanner 82, of West Monroe, will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, August 31, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Ronnie Malone will officiate. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Tanner was born September 16, 1930 in Downsville, LA and passed August 28, 2013 in West Monroe. He loved his family, hunting, fishing and watching wildlife from his porch. Mr. Tanner was preceded in death by his son, Steve Tanner and a son-in-law, Gary Williams. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Frances Tanner; daughters, Diane Williams, Wanda Carter and husband Edward, Gloria Cox and husband Don; son, Rev. Charles Tanner and wife Diana; 16 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 30, 2013 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thenewsstar/obituary-browse.aspx?recentdate=0&type=1#sthash.k71Wbvt8.dpuf

Donald R. Foster, 67 CHOUDRANT – Donald Ray Foster, an electrician, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Visitation is 5:30-8 p.m. Sunday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

JD Griffin, 88 CHOUDRANT – JD Griffin died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Charles W. Lane III, 79 Charles W. “Chuck” Lane III of Monroe, a retired air traffic controller, died Thursday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Other arrangements are incomplete.

W.F. Lang, 72 HEFLIN – W.F. Lang, a retired foundation foreman, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Bistineau Baptist Church, Heflin. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be 1 p.m. Wednesday in Hamilton Cemetery, Dubach, under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

James G. Sandifer, 88 James G. Sandifer of West Monroe, a retired millwright, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Tommy G. Sikes, 53 GRAYSON – Tommy G. Sikes, a truck driver, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Standard Baptist Church, Olla. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Saturday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Little Star Cemetery, Holum.

Everett Tanner, 82 Everett Tanner of West Monroe, retired dredge operator, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, Calhoun.

Dorothy A. Weems, 83 WINNSBORO – Dorothy Arnold Ward Weems died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Gill First National Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery.

Previously Acknowledged Albritton, Thesly H. : 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Ararat Baptist Church. Bethea, Kimela : 2 p.m. Monday, Riverside Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Brister, Homer Dean : 10 a.m. Saturday, Central Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Brumley, Mable Mae: 10 a.m. Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Bryant, Carolyn Ann Yates: 10 a.m. Saturday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Buckley, Ben : 11 a.m. Saturday, River of Life Church, Winnsboro. Cameron, Derrick A. : 1 p.m. Saturday, New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert.

Aug 31, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Myrtice Barringer Hale Funeral services for Myrtice Barringer Hale, 84, of West Monroe, will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, September 1, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Bro. Gene Benson and Bro. Buddy Wade will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 pm until service time. A second service will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, September 2, 2013 at Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors, Pine Bluff, AR. Interment will follow at White Hall United Methodist Church Cemetery, White Hall, AR. The family will receive guests from 12 Noon until service time at Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors. Mrs. Hale was born February 18, 1929 in Pine Bluff, AR. She passed August 29, 2013 in West Monroe. Mrs. Hale was preceded in death by her husband, Farrell D. Barringer; her parents, Josh Bridges & Ethel Bridges; one brother, Curtis Bridges and one infant great-granddaughter, Hope Louise. She is survived by two sons, Larry Barringer and wife Debby from Bossier City, LA and Mike Barringer and his wife Susan from Monroe, LA; one daughter, Barbara Hill and husband Stanley of West Monroe, LA; four brothers, William, Bobby, Carroll and Ricky Bridges; one sister, Reasel Thurgood; sister-in-law, Laverne Bridges; seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren Pallbearers will be Justin Bridges, David Thurgood, Roland Dickey, Scott Bridges, Corey DeJarnette, and Ben Butler. Honaray pallbearers will be Gary Wayne Barringer and Bobby Wayne Barringer. The family would like to send a special thanks and their love to Louisiana Hospice's nurses, Karol Handy, Gail Palm and staff and a thank you for many years of care from Dr. Floyd Jones. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 31, 2013

Pauline "Polly" Kennedy Funeral services for Mrs. Pauline "Polly" Kennedy, 88, of Farmerville will be held Sunday, September 1, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at Salem Baptist Church. Bro. Aleck Nyegaard and Bro. Willie Cottrell will officiate. Burial will be at Liberty Hill/Taylor Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville. Mrs. Kennedy, a retired Olan Kraft employee, was born on June 21, 1925 and departed to her heavenly home on August 28, 2013. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, working in her yard, crafting, and most of all quilting. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rassie Kennedy, and four siblings. Left to cherish her memory are children Bobby (Sue) Kennedy, Judy(Ronnie) Savage, Betty(James) Pridgen, Sandra Dixon(all of Farmerville) and John Kennedy, New Orleans; grandchildren John Kennedy, Tracie Bryan, Jennifer Rowland, Connie Ginn, Thomas Savage, Donnie Savage, Lilibeth Ryan, Kristy Hood, Effie Kennedy, James Pridgen, Jr., Theresee Ball, Mary Hodges, Donna Fortenberry, and Eddie Dixon; twenty four great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren; a sister, Della Meeks of Monroe, a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Pallbearers will be Stein Baughman, Noel Brown, Justin Cobb, Ricky Cobb, Joey Farris, Stan Kennedy, and Charles Nyegaard. Visitation will be Saturday, August 31, 2013 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Published in The News Star on August 31, 2013

Alice Mae Manning Graveside services for Alice Mae Manning, 81, of Little Rock, AR; formaly of Summerfield, LA. will be held Sunday, September 1, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at Union Cemetery in Sadie, LA. Rev. David Martin will officiate. Visitation will be held Sunday, from 8:00 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. at Funeral Home before service time. Under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville. Alice was born on November 6, 1931 in Summerfield, LA., and passed away on August 29, 2013 in Little Rock, AR. She is preceded in death by her husband, James R. Manning, parents, Jessie and Pauline Custis. Surviors are Sons, James Manning of Little Rock, AR; Jarrell Manning of San Antonio, TX; five grand-children, Pauline Marrison, of Universal City, TX; Kathleen Pinson of Little Rock, AR; Christine Manning of Universal City, TX; Jennifer Chittum of San Antonio, TX; Jarrett Manning of Bland, MO; great-grandchildren, Nichole Surritt of San Antonio, TX; Joey and Michelle Jaegar of San Antonio, Tx; Cody and Dalton Marrison of Universal City, TX; Cameron and Alexzander Pinson of Little Rock, AR; great-great grandchildren Brooklynn of San Antonio, Tx; one half sister, Marguarett Brewer of Epps, LA; numerous nieces and nephews. In Lieu of flowers may be made to the Baptist Medical Center, of Little Rock, AR. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Published in The News Star on August 31, 2013

Bettye C. Ratcliff Bettye Chambliss Ratcliff of Bastrop, Louisiana, formerly of Monroe, died August 30, 2013. Bettye was born August 8, 1940. She is survived by her husband, Fred Ratcliff of Bastrop; a daughter and a son; nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and six siblings. www.coxfuneral.com Published in The News Star on August 31, 2013

Joyce Sue Ross Funeral services for Joyce Sue Ross, 75, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, September 1, 2013, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Richard Norsworthy officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Ross died Thursday, August 29, 2013, at St. Francis Medical Center. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Mrs. Ross was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie P. and Gladys Machnik. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Thomas Ross; sons, Chris Ross, Mike Ross and wife Kathy, Jerry Ross and wife Dawn, Danny Ross, Murray Ross and wife Charla, and Doug Ross and wife Theresa; daughter, Suzie Whittington; 17 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, sister, Diane Wagley and husband Ken; brother, Jimmy Machnik and wife Melanie; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be her sons and her brother. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and a Vigil Wake Service at 6:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on August 31, 2013