Jun - 2013 - Obituaries from The News-Star
Some of the short listing obituaries are missing due to family illness.

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

Kermit Wilton Thomas Funeral services for Kermit Wilton Thomas, Jr. of Jena will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, June 2, 2013 in the Whitehall Pentecostal Church with Rev. Joey Paul officiating. Interment will follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Rhinehart, under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Jena. Friends may call from 11:00 am until 9:00 pm on Saturday, June 1, 2013 and from 9:00 am until 12:30 pm at the funeral home and from 1:00 am until time for services at the church on Sunday. Mr. Thomas, Jr., 66, was born on September 26, 1946 in Columbia to the union of Kermit Wilton Thomas, Sr. and Dorothy Louise Richman Thomas and passed from this life on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at his residence in Jena. He was a retired oilfield pusher. He is survived by his wife, Lynette Freeman Thomas of Jena. One daughter, Stephannie Gregory of Jena.; One son, Raymond Keith Thomas of Jena.; Four sisters, Lynda Lovelady of Columbia, Evelyn Thomas of Columbia, Doris Masters of Jena and Kathy James of Ball.; Brother, Mike Thomas of Jena.; Five grandchildren, Courtney Celeste Russell, Lauren Elizabeth Gregory, Ryan Keith Thomas, Dylan Chase Thomas and Louis Lamar Gregory. One great grandchild, Brycen Cole Russell. He was preceded in death by his parents. Pallbearers will be Benny Ramsey, Richard Jacks, Ted You may send online condolences to the Thomas family at www. hixsonbrothers.com Hixson Brothers Funeral Home Jena, LA Published in The News Star on June 1, 2013

Louise "Mammy" Peck Wages Funeral Services for Louise "Mammy" Peck Wages, 85, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, June 2, 2013 at Living Way Apostolic Church with Rev. Nathan Thornton, Rev. D.G. Chance, Rev. Johnny Phillips, and Joe Phillips officiating. Interment will be held in the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Louise was born on January 30, 1928 in Pollock, LA and passed away on May 30, 2013 in West Monroe, LA. She loved her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids. Family was her life. She is preceded in death by her children, David Wages and Dorothy Wages. Mrs. Louise is survived by her husband, Alfred Wages, Jr.; daughter, Melba Wages Saterfiel and husband Doyle; grandchildren, Jeff Wages, Scott Saterfiel and wife Sheri, Jay Wiley and wife Angie, John Wages and wife Heather, Christa DeJong and husband Dean, Amanda and Sara Borgstadt; numerous great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Scott Saterfiel, Jeff Wages, Jared Saterfiel, Jay Wiley, Kyle Wiley, and Corbin Wiley. Honorary Pallbearers will be Doyle Saterfiel, John Wages, Dean DeJong, Jim Borgstadt, W.H. Dycus, Gary Dycus, and Joe Ed Phillips. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Saturday, June 1, 2013 at Living Way Apostolic Church, West Monroe. The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff at Gamble Hospice for their care of Mammy. Memorials may be made to Living Way Apostolic Church, West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 1, 2013

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

Mary Jane Eiland died Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at her home in Delhi, LA. She was 70 years old. Mrs. Eiland was born in Shreveport, LA, and was a long time resident of Richland Parish. She attended Louisiana Tech University where she was head cheerleader and a member of her state Fair Court. She graduated in February 1964 with a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics and began work as a flight attendant for Delta Air Lines. Mrs. Eiland taught English and literature at Riverfield academy for thirteen years where she received recognition as teacher of the year in 1993 and was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, a professional organization that recognizes outstanding teachers. Mrs. Eiland was the first nursing facilities administrator for the Olive Branch Senior Care Center in Tallulah, LA, where she spent sixteen years dedicating long hours daily to providing the highest level of care for all the residents whom she regarded as her extended family. She was a member of the Louisiana Nursing Home Association. Mrs. Eiland received numerous commendations for the standard of excellence and the depth of compassion that she continually demonstrated throughout her career. She was an active member and licensed worship leader of St. David's Episcopal Church in Rayville, LA. She is survived by her husband Dr. Edward Herbert Eiland, Jr.; daughter Frances Evelyn Eiland Gusky and Ian Andrew Gusky, Grand daughter Mary Madeline Gusky, all of Baton Rouge, LA.; sons, Dr. Edward Herbert Eiland ,III. and Dr. Lea Swason Eiland of Huntsville, AL.; brother William Henry King, Jr. and Bonnie Holt of Galt, CA.; sister Sarah Charlynne Paxton and William Theo Paxton, Sr. of Tallulah, LA. Memorial Services were held at St. Davids Episcopal Church in Rayville , LA. On May 30, 2013, with Reverend Walter Friese officating. Pallbears were Edward Herbert Eiland, III, Ian Andrew Gusky, William Theo Paxton, Jr., Albert Hery Paxton, Matthew King Paxton, and William Bryant Killen. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. David's Episcopal Church, 824 Louisa Street, Rayville, LA. 71269. Crothers Glenwood Funeral Home Tallulah, LA Published in The News Star on June 2, 2013

Marvin N. Oldham Funeral services for Mr. Marvin N. Oldham, Sr., age 83 of Oak Grove, will be held at 10 AM on Monday, June 3, 2013 at First Church of God in Oak Grove, Louisiana. Reverends Jonathan Williams, Paul Ninemire, Dennis Anger and Jason Strong will officiate. Interment will follow in the Unity Cemetery near Darnell, Louisiana. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove. Mr. Oldham passed away Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Oak Woods Rehabilitaion & Wellness Center in Mer Rouge, Louisiana. Survivors include: Jean B. Oldham (wife), Daughter, Judy Hough and husband, James of Rayville; Son, Marley Oldham and Linda of Mer Rouge; Daughter, Jeananne Smith and husband Charlie of Ruston. 14 Grandchildren: Belinda Hendrix (Scott), Terra Hayes (Buck), Clay Corley (Brandy), Shane Hough (Stephanie), and Tammy Parker (Reed); Hollie Files (Earle), Trey Oldham (Aimee), Tony Oldham (Millicient), and Micky Oldham (Jennifer); Ty Rollinson (Lacey), Paige Bowers (D.J.), Lyle Rollinson and Kellye Bergeron and Gabe Smith. 23 Great-grandchildren: Christian and Emily Coleman, Colton Hayes, Lauren, Michaela, and Tyler Parker, Morgan and Matthew Hendrix, Francie Beth, Eli and Addison Corley, Alex and Sydney Hough, Catherine and Susan Files, Malachi and Aiden Oldham, Max Oldham, Baily and Briley Bowers, Cal Rollinson, and Addison and Grady Bergeron. Siblings: Sisters: Vivian Coody (Arnold) of West Monroe, Glenda Durr (Bobby) of Baker and Sister-in-law, Glenna Oldham of Jackson, MS. Numerous nieces, nephews, family members and friends. He is preceded in death by: Parents, Malcolm and Lilla Oldham; two brothers, Raymond and Alvin Oldham; In-Laws, Cleophas and Maurine Beebe. Pallbearers are: D. J. Bowers, Clay Corley, Buck Hayes, Scott Hendrix, Micky Oldham, Tony Oldham, Reed Parker, Lyle and Ty Rollinson. Honorary Pallbearers are: Redeemers Sunday School Class and Lions Club Marvin Oldham was a man who loved deeply and was deeply loved. He never met a stranger and poured out his love on us all, but his greatest joy was his family. His wife Jean of 63 years and children were so close to his heart, wrapped in his enduring love. In their early years of marriage they moved throughout Texas, but eventually moved home to West Carroll parish. He worked for 10 years in the oil industry. He served the public for 4 years as deputy sheriff, after which, he served as Clerk of Court for West Carroll Parish for 24 years. He was a member of the Lions Club for 40 years and served twice as president. After retiring, he enjoyed raising and tending cattle. His loves also included singing, spending time with his family and frequenting the ballparks to watch his grandchildren play ball. He loved watching the Oak Grove Tigers play and prepared special pancake breakfasts for several of the players during the season. He was a faithful member of Oak Grove First Church of God, where he taught, enjoyed spending time with the youth and served in leadership positions for 35 years. He introduced his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren to the joys of horses, cows and dogs. He was known for his character, kindness and love of a good joke. This strong, yet gentle man taught volumes without saying a word. His life was his legacy to all who knew him that will now grieve their loss. This man of God is now with the Maker of the Universe, His Father in Heaven. The family wishes to thank all who prayed, called, and cared for him. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the following organizations: Mary Biggs Training School, 611 W. Jefferson Oak Grove, LA 71263; Oak Grove Lions Club Flag Fund, P. O. Box 340, Oak Grove, LA 71263; or First Church of God, 210 South Briggs Street, Oak Grove, LA 71263 Family will receive friends from 5 to 8 PM Sunday, June 2, 2013 at Cox Funeral Home in Oak Grove and from 9 to 10 AM Monday, June 3, 2013 at First Church of God in Oak Grove. Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA Published in The News Star on June 2, 2013

Karl Douglas Schoen Karl Douglas Schoen passed from life on April 20, 2013 at his home in Eugene, OR. He was 44 years old. Karl was born May 28, 1968, in West Monroe, LA, and moved with his family to Shreveport, LA where he graduated from Huntington High school in 1986. He completed his college studies at Northeastern Louisiana University with a Bachelor of Science in 1993 and with a Bachelor of Arts from LSU -Shreveport in 1997. He served in the United States Marine Corps and achieved the rank of Lance Corporal. He fought in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm and was permanently injured in combat. He received National Defense Service, Southwest Asia, Kuwait Liberation, and Good Conduct Service medals. An avid traveler, Karl visited several countries after his separation from the military, and came home with stories of orange picking in Israel, dune-buggy racing in Morocco, and beach combing in Bali. Karl chose Eugene, OR as his home after his extensive travels and resided there for 12 years prior to his death. He loved football and basketball and cheered on the Oregon Ducks with enthusiasm. Karl is survived by his sister, Rachel Lenard Trussell and her husband, James B. Trussell, both of Fairfield, CA, his step-father, Tom Shahan of Bossier City, LA, and numerous extended family members. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Kathleen Goodwin Shahan, his father, Kurt Douglas Schoen, and his maternal grandparents, Rupert and Doris Goodwin. Karl's remains will be interned with full military honors in Sacramento Valley National Cemetery on June 24, 2013 at 10:00 AM in Davis, CA. Published in The News Star on June 2, 2013

Wilmer "Butch" Dean Shephard, Jr. Funeral Services for Wilmer "Butch" Dean Shephard, Jr., 65, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, June 3, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. John Dallalio officiating. Interment will follow in the Greater Apostolic Church Cemetery in Chatham, LA. Butch was born on April 18, 1948 in Crossett, AR and died on June 1, 2013 at his residence in West Monroe, LA. He was a Vietnam Veteran, serving two tours as a Gunner and Drill Sergeant. He was a loving husband, Father and grandfather. Mr. Shephard also was a Mason, achieving the 32nd Degree Scottish Rite. Butch is preceded in death by his parents, Wilmer Dean Shephard, Sr. and Sarah Cloteal Reppond Shephard; special aunt, Shirley Boult and many other aunts and uncles. Survivors include his wife, Eloise Shephard; son, Lonny Shephard (Becky Henry) and their children, Clara Henry and Sara Shephard; daughters, Renee Frost (David) and their children, Logan and Taylor, and Sabrina Shephard (Timothy Clark) and their children, Jarold, Stephanie, Mikey Lytle and Tucker Lytle; sisters, Hazel Parnell (Greg), Carolyn Sue Mayard, and Julia Clark (Ray); brother, Carl Shephard (Cathy); special aunt, Twala Simpson; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Sunday, June 2, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital for children. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 2, 2013

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

Heather Renee Berry Funeral Services for Heather Renee Berry, 34, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at McClendon Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Rick Crandall and Rev. James Gardner officiating. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Oak Grove, LA., under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. Heather passed away suddenly on May 31, 2013. Heather was born in West Monroe, LA on March 25th, 1979. She graduated from West Monroe High School in 1997 and was elected as the WMHS Homecoming Queen during her senior year. Heather graduated from the University of South Alabama in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She worked as a Registered Nurse for ten years in the healthcare field with specialty areas including Neonatal ICU, CCU, pediatric, and Hospice care. Heather's unique temperament and loving personality facilitated the level of patience, passion, and unceasing care she afforded to her patients. Outside of her professional duties, Heather was also a talented musician and artist. She played piano for over 27 years. Heather played piano at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Monroe, LA, worked as a piano accompanist at ULM, and sang Alto. Heather was also a talented artist who loved painting and drawing. While attending ULM, Heather spent much of her free time working and volunteering at the Louisiana Baptist Children's home where she tutored at the Grace Cottage. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Joseph Scott Berry, Jr. Survivors include her parents, Steve and June Berry; Brother, Heath Berry and Girlfriend, Saba Ramazani; Grandparents, Bro. James and Robbie Hayes and Cletha Mae Berry; Aunts and Uncles, Martha and James Miley, Jackie and Dennis Berry, Jim and Karen Hayes, Betty and Mitchell Tackett all of Oak Grove, LA, and Bobbie and Pete McDonald of Gulfport, MS and numerous cousins and friends. Pallbearers will be Wade Bishop, A.J. Burns III, Joe Hall, Jim Hayes, Jason LeDoux, and Clyde Self. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Monday, June 3, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, the McClendon Children's Building Fund, or Gideon's International. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 3, 2013

Virginia Ann Warner Funeral Services for Virginia Ann Nelson Warner, 91, a long-time resident of Monroe, are 1:00PM on Tuesday, June 4th, 2013, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1901 Lexington Avenue, Monroe, LA, with Rev. Dr. Tim Neustifter officiating. Entombment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Born November 19th, 1921, in Westdale, LA, Mrs. Warner passed away on Saturday, June 1st, 2013, in Monroe. Her husband of 41 years, Amos Claude "A.C." Warner, preceded her in death in October, 1982. A homemaker, loving mother and grandmother, Mrs. Warner and her husband, A.C., lived in Monroe until 1967. Following a brief journey to Princeton, NJ, they moved back to Monroe in 1974. Mr. and Mrs. Warner were married at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Shreveport and were charter members of St. Paul's United Methodist Church where Mrs. Warner also helped start the first church choir. She was member of the Junior League of Monroe, the Monroe Garden Club, the Monroe Book Club, and the Philanthropic Education Organization Chapter "AK." She loved her many friends, her family and her church. Mrs. Warner was a mentor to many younger women that she loved. She was an excellent cook and taught many of her friend's children many things and even to sew. A person who never met a stranger, she always had a positive attitude. Love was surely the scarlet thread through her life. Survivors include her 2 sons, Amos C. Warner, Jr., and wife Joanne, and J. Nelson Warner and wife, Jan; 2 grandsons, Devin Wyble and wife, Lindsey, and Dustin Wyble; a great granddaughter, Aubrie Rose Wyble. Pallbearers include Devin and Dustin Wyble, Doug and Cookie Cookston, Dickie Blackwell, and Earl Huff. Visitation is Tuesday, June 4th, 2013, 11:00AM until the time of the service at 1:00 PM, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the "Bridge Ministry of Acadiana, PO Box 62029, Lafayette, LA 70596 or on line at www.bridgeacadiana.com. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 3, 2013

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

Dee Burleson Funeral Services for Dee Burleson, 61, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, June 5, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Gordon "Skip" Dean officiating. Dee was born September 1, 1951 and passed away on June 2, 2013. She was a social worker for 21 years with the State of Louisiana. Dee's biggest joy was her children and grandchildren and she also enjoyed gardening. She is survived by her husband, Bob Burleson; children, Cat Patterson and husband, Robert and their children, Jaiden and Joli, and Nicholas Musick and his son, Ethan Musick; step-son, Bryan Burleson and fiancée, Kylie Thibodeaux, and brother, Claudis Miley. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online Registry / Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 4, 2013

Louis Joseph "Sonny" Costanza, Jr. Funeral services for Louis Joseph "Sonny" Costanza, Jr., 67, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at St. Matthew Catholic Church with Rev. Thomas Lijo officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Costanza passed away Sunday, June 2, 2013, at his residence. Sonny was a devoted and loving father who did anything and everything for his family and friends. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran having served his country in the Vietnam War. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Costanza was a kind person who was always there for his friends and family. Mr. Costanza was preceded in death by his parents, Louis Joseph and Mary Myrtle Costanza; and daughter, Angela Marie Costanza. Survivors include his children, Louis Joseph Costanza III and Ashley of Monroe; grandchildren, Jaxon Joseph Costanza, Kira Jayde Frith; sisters, Margaret Tarver and husband Tommy, Vita Southern and husband Lee; brother Joe Costanza and wife Pat; numerous nieces, nephews, and close friend, William A. Chapman, Jr. Pallbearers will be Stanley Lewis, Berry Delcambre, Steve Mosley, Mike Wilson, Jim Johnson, Keith Bossier, Sean O'Keefe, and Sal Petitto. Honorary pallbearers will be John L. Southern, Tim L. Southern, Tommy L. Tarver, and Freddie Cascio. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, June 4, 2013 with a Vigil Wake at 6:30 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Association , Heart Association , or the Kidney Foundation. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 4, 2013

Billy Ray Edwards, Sr., Billy Ray Edwards, Sr., 73, Deputy Marshall for West Monroe, passed away June 1, 2013. A Memorial Service will be at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. He is survived by his children; Vickie Wood and husband Jeff and his son, Billy Ray Jr.; grandchildren; Caleb Wood, Danielle Wood, Malerie Gwin, Allison Edwards and 3 great grandchildren. Online condolences may be sent to the family @www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Homes West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 4, 2013

Zora B. Harrison Funeral Services for Zora B. Harrison , 84, of Spearsville, LA., will be held on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with Rev. Richard Methvin and Rev. Kurt Auger officiating. Interment will follow in Laran Cemetery under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville. She was born on August 10, 1928 and passed away on June 2, 2013. Mrs. Harrison was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband W.C. Harrison. She is survived by her daughter, Ann Lee and husband Arnold of Spearsville, LA; sons, Wilbur Harrison and wife Dorothy of Farmerville, LA; Kevin Harrison and wife Sandra of Spearsville, LA; grandchildren, Tammy Pylant and husband Ricky; Stephanie Gray and husband Robbie; Kim Lowery and husband James; Brad Harrison and wife Sabrina; Amy Harrison, Chase Harrison; and ten great-grandchildren; sisters, Tootsie Houser and husband Bobby of Houston, TX; and Bobbie Brashier of Bastrop, LA; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville, LA. Pallbearers will be great grandsons; Zack Harrison, Dylan Gray, Garrett Pylant and grandsons in law, Robbie Gray, Ricky Pylant, and James Lowery. Memorials may be made to Alzhiemers Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www. kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Published in The News Star on June 4, 2013

Heather R. Berry, 34 Heather Renee Berry of West Monroe, a registered nurse, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at McClendon Baptist Church, West Monroe. Graveside services are 4 p.m. Tuesday in Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Raymond S. Caldwell Sr., 85 CHOUDRANT – Raymond S. Caldwell Sr., retired U.S. Navy, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Choudrant. Visitation is 11 a.m. Tuesday until service time. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Edward Ellis, 71 STERLINGTON – Edward Ellis died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Bobbie A. Greely, 59 Bobbie Ann Greely of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-4 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Gary D. Hemphill, 64 WINNFIELD – Gary Dale Hemphill, a superintendent for Weyerhauser, died Monday. Services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Winnfield.

Willie Hubbard, 68 MARION – Willie Hubbard died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

William Hutto, 82 WINNFIELD – William Eugene “Bill” Hutto, a mechanic, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. Thursday until service time. Burial will be in Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, Winnfield.

Eddie A. Island, 64 Eddie Allen Island of Monroe died May 26. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Mizell Reese, 65 MER ROUGE – Mizell Reese,a farmer, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Kenneth F. Nelson, 74 RAYVILLE – Kenneth F. Nelson, a carpenter and insurance salesman, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at New Beginning Tabernacle Church, Rayville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Gwin Cemetery, Mangham, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Maxine W. Ulmer, 88 CLAYTON – Maxine Windsor Ulmer, formerly of Winnsboro, a retired waitress, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Tuesday in Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Virginia A. Warner, 91 Virginia Ann Nelson Warner of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 11 a.m. Tuesday until service time at the church. Entombment is in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Hamilton, Mackie Ray: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Christian Fellowship Church, near Winnsboro. Holcomb, Jeffrey T.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Wilson, Julia McCowin: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

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

Emmett Marlin Johnson, Sr. Funeral services for Emmett Marlin Johnson, Sr., 65, of Sterlington, will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, June 6, 2013 in the Chapel at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Andy Myrick officiating. Interment will follow at Hall Cemetery. Mr. Johnson passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at his residence after a lengthy fight with cancer. He served in the Vietnam War from 1967 until 1968. He was a certified Master Mechanic and was an avid fisherman. Mr. Johnson was kindhearted to everyone he knew. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his son, Emmett Johnson, Jr.; parents, Lois and Emmett Johnson; and brother, Jim Johnson. Survivors include his wife, Betty Lou Johnson; son, Randell Cruse and wife Helen; daughter, Eve Tomlianovich; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; sisters, JoAnn Reppond, Nell Knighten, and Peggy Johnson; brothers, Andy and Ted Johnson. Pallbearers will be Richard Roberts, Randell Cruse, Bubba Gavan, David Jordan, Michael Pool, and Andy Johnson. Honorary pallbearers will be Gerald Walker and Billy "Gator" Stephens. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 5, 2013

Tamra Sturdivant Funeral services for Tamra Sturdivant, 49, of Farmerville will be 2:00PM Thursday, June 6, 2013 at Antioch Baptist Church, Farmerville, with Bro. Paul Carter and Bro. Wayne Whiteside officiating. Interment will be in Antioch Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Tamra graduated from Ouachita High School and was currently the manager of the Red Roof Tobacco Shop in Farmerville. She worked various places in Farmerville and was known as the "Donut Lady" for many years. Tamra was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. She was a huge fan of racing and her favorite driver was Jimmie Johnson. She is survived by her sons: Justin McQuillin and wife, Anna, stationed in San Diego, CA and Matt Eubanks of Farmerville; parents: George and Gerrie Sturdivant of Farmerville; granddaughters: Darcy and Adia McQuillin; sister: Lori Hatley and husband, Tim, of Hensley, AR; fiance': Danny Ross of Sterlington; nephew: Jason West; and a host of cousins, aunts and uncles. Visitation will be 5:00PM-8:00PM Wednesday at Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville. Pallbearers are Gerald Thurston, Cliff Hart, Lloyd "Buddy" Richards, Jr., Murray Ross, Jimmy Macknik and Chris Sturdivant. Online messages for the family may be left at farrarfh.com. Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on June 5, 2013

AnnieAndrews, 76 BASTROP – Annie Mae Andrews, a retired teacher, died Tuesday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Robert L. Belle, 66 Robert L. Belle of Richwood, a laborer, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Hester’s Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Otha L. Besant, 79 Otha L. “Pooly” Besant of West Monroe, a machine operator, died Sunday. Services are noon Saturday at Hester’s Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Zeagler Cemetery, Eros.

Dee Burleson, 61 Dee Burleson of West Monroe, a social worker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Louis Costanza Jr., 67 Louis Joseph “Sonny” Costanza Jr., of Monroe, a retired restaurant owner, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Matthew Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Willie B. Douglas NEWELLTON – Willie B. Douglas, 90, a retired riverboat pilot, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Stonewall Baptist Church. Burial will be in Moss Grove Cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home.

Billy Edwards Sr., 73 Billy Ray Edwards Sr. of West Monroe, a deputy marshal for the city of West Monroe, died Saturday. A memorial service is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Edward Ellis, 71 Edward Ellis of Sterlington died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at King David Hopewell Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in King David Hopewell Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Josie Lee Harris, 85 Josie Lee Harris of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Light Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Zora B. Harrison, 84 SPEARSVILLE – Zora B. Harrison, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Olive Baptist Church. Burial will be in Laran Cemetery under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Threasa M. Hubbard, 40 Threasa M. Hubbard of Monroe, a home health care administrator, died May 29. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Parkview Church of Christ, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester’s Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Gloria Hunter, 63 Gloria Dean Wilson Hunter of Monroe, an employee of Graphic Packaging, died Monday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland of Monroe.

Eldred L. Houston, 72 RUSTON – Eldred L. Houston, a heavy machine operator, died Sunday. Services at 2 p.m. Thursday at King’s Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Harmony Cemetery.

Willie Hubbard, 68 MARION – Willie Hubbard died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Eddie Island, 64 Eddie Allen Island of Monroe, disabled, died May 26. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is Saturday at the church from 9 a.m. until time of the services. Burial will be in Richwood Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Willie M. Jackson, 91 Willie Mae Jackson of Monroe, a salesperson, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Flowery Mount Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in Orange Hill Church Cemetery.

Rev. George Lavender Jr. 76 WINNSBORO – The Rev. George Lavender Jr., a pastor, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Zion Baptist Church, Chase. Visitation at the church is 5-8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. until time of the services on Saturday. Burial will be in Sims-Gethsemane Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

Syble Mauldin, 90 Syble Delilah Mauldin of West Monroe, a retired florist, died Tuesday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Reuben Oliver 97 TALLULAH – Reuben Oliver, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Benton Purdy, 89 Benton “Joe” Purdy of Calhoun, a chemical engineer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mizell Reese, 65 MER ROUGE – Mizell Reese, a farmer, died June 1. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at the Morehouse Association Building, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Olive Grove Baptist Church, Collinston, Burial will be in Trousdale Cemetery, Collinston, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Maggie Roberts, 91 WISNER – Maggie Roberts, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Apostolic Faith Chapel, Gilbert. Visitation is at the church from 10 a.m. until time of the services Thursday. Burial will be in King Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Doris Thornton, 86 MONTGOMERY – Doris Elizabeth Thornton, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bear Creek Cemetery, Jefferson, Texas. Visitation is Wednesday at the cemetery from 1 p.m. until the time of the services, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Mary H. Underwood, 64 DOWNSVILLE – Mary Helen Staggs Underwood, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Living Way Apostolic Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Griffin Funeral Home and Thursday at the church from 9 a.m. until time of the services. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

George L, Wiley 50 George L. Wiley of Monroe, a landscaper, died May 29. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Robert Williams, 90 Robert Williams of Monroe, a maintenence worker, died May 30. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation from 6-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Mark Baptist Church Cemetery, Bonita.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Greely, Bobbie Ann: 11 a.m. Thursday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Hemphill, Gary Dale: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Hutto, William Eugene “Bill”: 10 a.m. Thursday, Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield Island, Eddie Allen: 11 a.m. Saturday, Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe. Nelson, Kenneth F.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, New Beginning Tabernacle Church, Rayville.

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

James M. Ellis Services for James Madison Ellis, 87, will be held at 10:30 AM Friday, June 7, 2013, at First United Methodist Church in Monroe with Dr. Larry Stafford officiating. Private family graveside service will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation will be from 9:30 AM until service time in the church parlor. James served in the US Navy, graduated from LSU followed by a successful career in financial planning and insurance. He loved his family, friends, and golf. James is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Jo; daughters, Lisa (Terry) Moore and Libby Ellis of Seattle, WA; son, Jim (Beth) Ellis of Greenville, SC; grandchildren, Wes and Stuart Tichenor, Will, Katherine, and Brad Ellis; great grandchildren, Wesley, Gracie, Jackson, and James.Pallbearers will be his four grandsons, second son Bernard Sager, and longtime friend Klein Crow. Honorary pallbearers will be Pat Hazlip, Julian Watson, Alan Stephenson, Lynn Moore, Chris Cruse, Scott McAlrath, Darren Holmes, Kirk Clark, and Jerome Post. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the Anna Gray Noe Sunday School class, where James served as their longtime treasurer, at the First United Methodist Church in Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 6, 2013

Benton "Joe" Purdy Funeral services for Benton "Joe" Purdy 89 of Calhoun will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, June 7, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Bro. Neil Everett and Bro. Tuck Roberts will officiate. Interment will follow at Beulah Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Purdy was born December 24, 1923 in Calhoun, LA and passed away June 3, 2013 at his residence in Calhoun, LA. He loved gardening and loved his church. Mr. Purdy is survived by his wife Sadie of 65 years; nieces, Deree L. Vicknair and husband Tim, Hazel Crockett and husband J.N.; numerous other nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Thursday 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 June 6, 2013

Mary Helen Staggs Underwood Homecoming services for Mrs. Mary Helen Staggs Underwood, 64, will be 11AM Thursday at Living Way Apostolic Church conducting the service will be Rev. Mark Jones and Rev. Bruce Underwood. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home. Mrs. Underwood was born in Winnsboro, LA on September 11, 1948 to the union of O.L. and Helen Cook Staggs and continued her spiritual journey on Monday June 3, 2013 at her residence after an extended illness. She was a resident of Downsville and a member of the West Monroe Pentecostal Church. She enjoyed cooking, making floral arrangements, decorating and gardening. She had a passion for people, always had encouraging and uplifting words to share with one in need of support. She was a homemaker and a great businesswoman partnering with her husband and children in various business ventures. She never forgot a birthday and had a song and scripture to share with all. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents and a brother Ovis L. Staggs Jr. She is survived by her husband of 46 years Lee "Joe" Underwood Sr.; her children Lee "Joey" Underwood Jr.; Amiee Christine Carman and husband Eric, Lesan Antee and fiancé Noble Randolph and Paul Underwood; brother James Whitaker and wife Sandy; sister in law, Marie Staggs Knight, sister Dee Staggs; grandchildren Aleeah Lynn Antee and Haleigh Elizabeth Pyle; special lifelong friend of the family, Wendy Delrio Marze; also survived by a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Serving as pallbearers will be Gary Underwood, Justin Whitaker, Marvin Ray Underwood Jr., Robert Underwood, Loyd Underwood and Eddie Underwood. Honorary pallbearers will be Eric Carman and Noble Randolph. Visitation will be for friends on Wednesday 5pm until 8pm at the funeral home and on Thursday after 9am until time of service at the church. The family would like to thank all her caregivers and her "family" at Agape Hospice and Union Council on Aging. Online guest book at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, La Published in The News Star on June 6, 2013

Elsor Alexander, 77 DELHI – Elsor Alexander, a farmer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Eddie Allen, 64 Eddie Allen of Monroe died May 26. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Sherman L. Bush, 80 OAK GROVE – Sherman Lamar Bush, a farmer, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Harvest Assembly of God Church, Oak Grove. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at First United Pentecostal Church, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Clifton Douglas, 57 TALLULAH – Clifton Douglas, a laborer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Vera Lee Frith, 86 RAYVILLE – Vera Lee Frith, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Greer Cemetery.

Willeen W. Guess, 84 MANCHESTER, Tenn. – Willeen Wanda Guess, a business owner, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 9 a.m. Thursday until service time. Burial will be in Oak Grove City Cemetery.

Josie Lee Harris, 85 Josie Lee Harris of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Willie Hubbard, 68 MARION – Willie Hubbard died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church, Marion. Visitation is noon Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Concord Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Emmett M. Johnson Sr., 65 STERLINGTON – Emmett Marlin Johnson Sr., a retired mechanic, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Hall Cemetery.

Syble D. Mauldin, 90 Syble Delilah Mauldin of West Monroe, a retired florist, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Tamra Sturdivant, 49 FARMERVILLE – Tamra Sturdivant, manager of Red Roof Tobacco Shop, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Antioch Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, near Farmerville, under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Belle, Robert L.: 11 a.m. Monday, Hester’s Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Besant, Otha L. “Pooly”: noon Saturday, Hester’s Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Douglas, Willie B: 11 a.m. Friday, Stonewall Baptist Church, Newellton. Ellis, Edward: 1 p.m. Saturday, King David Hopewell Baptist Church, Mangham. Greely, Bobbie Ann: 11 a.m. Thursday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Houston, Eldred L.: 2 p.m. Thursday, King’s Funeral Home, Ruston. Hubbard, Threasa M.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Parkview Church of Christ, Monroe. Hutto, William Eugene “Bill”: 10 a.m. Thursday, Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield Jackson, Willie Mae: 1 p.m. Thursday, Flowery Mount Baptist Church, Monroe. Lavender Jr., The Rev. George: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Zion Baptist Church, Chase. Reese, Mizell: 1 p.m. Saturday, Morehouse Association Building, Bastrop. Roberts, Maggie: 2 p.m. Thursday, Apostolic Faith Chapel, Gilbert. Underwood, Mary Helen Staggs: 11 a.m. Thursday, Living Way Apostolic Church. Wiley, George L.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe. Williams, Robert: 11 a.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

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

Sherman Lamar Bush Funeral services for Mr. Sherman Lamar Bush, age 80, a farmer from Oak Grove, Louisiana, will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, June 7, 2013 at Harvest Assembly of God Church in Oak Grove. Reverends Terry Jordan, Jerry Allen, Mike Chance and Tim Mahoney will officiate. Interment will follow in the Kilbourne Cemetery in Kilbourne, Louisiana. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove. On June 4, 2013, West Carroll Parish lost a favored son. Lamar Bush was a familiar figure in West Carroll Parish. He impacted his community by exhibiting integrity, character, and ethics. A friend to all, Lamar loved Oak Grove and though he traveled extensively, his heart always brought him back to the place he called home. Lamar was the ultimate family man and he and his wife of 58 years, Gaye Ainsworth Bush, raised their three daughters as exemplary parents who loved their children and grandchildren. A kind and generous man, he was a genuine and committed Christian. As a teen, he and his father, Jessie Bush, bought and sold sweet potatoes to area grocery stores. When called upon, he answered the call of duty and his family is proud of his distinguished service in the United States Army. In 1955, upon discharge from the army, he began farming sweet potatoes with a one-row tractor. His first crop consisted of 35 acres of sweet potatoes. He progressed from leasing farmland to owning and operating a 1000 acre farm. In 1988, he named his operation Wistaria Farms which became the largest sweet potato operation in West Carroll Parish. In 2007, he retired after 52 years of farming. Lamar had extensive experience in producing and marketing sweet potatoes. He served a 10 year term on the Louisiana Sweet Potato Council, was a board member of the Louisiana Sweet Potato Association and was appointed by the governor to serve on the Louisiana Sweet Potato Council. Because of Lamar's innovations and abilities that changed the face of the industry, he was voted as Mr. Yam and a few years held the title of Sweet Potato King. In 1970, Lamar was instrumental in founding the Oak Grove United Pentecostal Church and served as a trustee and board member for many years. During the following decades he served in many capacities and was respected highly for his time, commitment, and love for his church and his God. Lamar was an influencer who made others around him more productive and successful in both secular and spiritual matters. While his family and friends grieve his passing, they celebrate that he fought a good fight, finished the course and kept the faith. He left a legacy that is undeniable, and reflected by those whose lives were touched and changed by crossing paths with this great man. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jessie Benoit Bush and Katie Marthena Ewing; brother, Jack Bush; brother, J. B. Bush, Jr., and sister Maedell Barr. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Gay Ainsworth Bush of Oak Grove; daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Jerry Self of Sulphur, Louisiana; daughter and son-in-law, Mony and Rev. Mike Chance of Oak Grove, Louisiana; daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Dewey Freeman of Sulphur, Louisiana; brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Loretta Bush of Ada, Oklahoma; sister-in-law, Nell Bush of Oak Grove, Louisiana. He is survived by his grandchildren: Miranda & Michael Sharifi of Royal Palm Beach, Florida; Jessica Self of Sulphur, Louisiana; Lance, Chase and Landon Thompson of Odessa, Texas; Katie & John Palir of Sulphur, Louisiana; and two great granddaughters, Michaella and Ariana Sharifi. Pallbearers are: Lance Thompson, Chase Thompson, Landon Thompson, Jay Bush, Ron Bush, and Barry Bush. Family will receive friends on Thursday, June 6, 2013 between the hours of 5:00 to 8:00 PM at First United Pentecostal Church of Oak Grove. Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, Louisiana Published in The News Star on June 7, 2013

Rena "Bessie" Jarvis Funeral services for Mrs. Rena "Bessie" Jarvis, 88, will be held at 2pm Friday at Community of Christ West Monroe. Interment will follow at Community of Christ Cemetery Eros under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home. Mrs. Jarvis was born to the union of Alva N. and Mattie Costin Thornell in Eros, LA on June 1, 1925 and continued her spiritual journey on Monday afternoon June 3, 2013 at her residence. She was a resident of West Monroe, a retired LPN; a member of Community of Christ West Monroe, where she has served as pastor also. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and gardening. Her passion was for her church and family. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Bythel "Bill" Jarvis; siblings Enos Thornell and Acle McMillian. Survivors include her children Laura Hoell (Henry), Judy Jarvis and Martin Oliver Jarvis; also survived by 4 granddaughters, 7 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers will be Jay McMillian, John McMillan, Robert Williams, James Herold Jr., Oliver Jarvis, Paul Porch, Henry Hoell, Jon Young, Glenn Bell and Mark Hassion. Memorial may be sent to Camp Quality, Community of Christ West Monroe Building Fund or Community of Christ Cemetery Fund, Eros. Visitation will be after 12noon until time of service at Community of Christ 6462 Cypress St. West Monroe. Online guest book at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 7, 2013

Stephen Lee Paul LaFrance To Steve, the Lord was first, his family was second, and he was third. Stephen (Steve) Lee Paul LaFrance was a devout Christian and faithful member of First United Methodist Church in Pine Bluff. His faith in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior was no secret to those who spent much time with him, as he worked hard to carry out in his life Jesus' command to love God and others. He was a committed member of his Sunday School class and cherished the fellowship. Steve's family was his ultimate love on earth. No matter how busy his life became, they were his primary focus. He was the proud father to four children and incredible "papa" to seven grandchildren. It was obvious to anyone who visited Steve in his home or office by the thousands of family photographs how much he loved his role as husband, father, and papa. Steve LaFrance was born in New Orleans on October 30, 1941 and shortly thereafter moved to Monroe, Louisiana, where he stayed through his college years. Upon graduation from Northeast Louisiana University, he moved to Atlanta, Georgia to begin his practice as a registered pharmacist. It was there he met Linda Baron LaFrance, the daughter of his then-boss, who later became a loving wife of 44 years. Together they moved to Pine Bluff, Arkansas to continue his career and start a family. Steve started out with a single pharmacy store located in a Gibson's Department Store in Pine Bluff in 1968. Over 44 years he built his business--USA Drug--on the tenets of providing exceptional service to customers and having spirited and fair negotiations with vendors while developing unparalleled mutual respect. Using this formula, he was able to build USA Drug from that one store into the largest privately-owned chain of drugstores in the United States, along with a wholesale distribution company serving over 20,000 customers around the country. Steve's motto was "Do the right thing," and the same values that guided Steve's personal life largely influenced how he ran his company. It should be no surprise that he was revered by his employees. He viewed them as an extension of his family and valued their time and effort as he did his own. This respect for family and faith was the driving force behind his insistence for years that USA Drug's stores remain closed on Sundays. Steve always commented he was so fortunate to have such a great circle of friends with whom he enjoyed his hobbies, including fishing, playing spades, and cooking. Steve cherished his Friday afternoon spades games in Pine Bluff. There was nothing he enjoyed more than to cook. Once asked what his dream profession would be, he said, "To own my own restaurant and be the cook." In fact, when he designed his home in Pine Bluff in 1980, he insisted that the kitchen be the focal point for interaction with family and friends. Many great memories were made around the table with loving family and lifelong friends, and many remember his legendary Thanksgiving feasts. Steve passed away on June 5, 2013. He was 71 years old. That which "Big Steve" said to many, he now gets to hear from the Father of fathers: "I love you, son." Our loss, but thankfully our sadness is his triumph. Steve is survived by his wife of 44 years, Linda, along with his first son Stephen Lee LaFrance, Jr. of Little Rock, Arkansas, wife Wendy Perdue LaFrance and granddaughter Katherine Perdue LaFrance; his daughter Amy LaFrance Bancroft of Truckee, California, husband Nick Bancroft, grandson Michael Porter Shelby, Jr., grandson Ellis Price Bancroft, and granddaughters Chloe Elizabeth Bancroft and Isabella Grace Bancroft; his son Jason Price LaFrance of Little Rock, Arkansas, wife Cassandra Paige LaFrance, grandson Alexander Baldwin LaFrance and granddaughter Sloane Emanuel LaFrance; his brother Billy and wife Emily LaFrance of Georgetown, Texas; his brother Clifford LaFrance of Monroe, Louisiana; his sister Gretchen and husband Freddie Hamel of West Monroe, Louisiana; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by father Clifford Lee Paul LaFrance, mother Cynthia Louise Price LaFrance, and son Edward Gregory LaFrance. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Pine Bluff. Interment follows in Graceland Cemetery. There will be a visitation on Friday, June 7, 2013 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Pine Bluff. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Pine Bluff, PO Box 8003, Pine Bluff, AR 71611. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com. Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors Pine Bluff, AR Published in The News Star on June 7, 2013

Hazel Cummings Little Services for Hazel Cummings Little, 95, of Trophy Club, TX, formerly of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, June 8, 2013, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 1200 Lamy Lane, Monroe with Reverend William Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Serenity Gardens in West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Hazel was born April 6, 1918 in Monroe, LA and died Monday, June 3, 2013 in Grapevine, TX. She was preceded in death by her father, Marlin Cummings, mother, Vergie Wink Cummings, husband, Roy R. Little, and son, Roy G. Little. Survivors include daughter, Sharon K. Little of Trophy Club, TX; daughter, Debbie Francis and husband, Brian Francis of Trophy Club, TX; daughter in law, Mary Ellen Little of Trophy Club, TX; grandchildren, David Little and wife Hayley of Trophy Club, TX, Matt Little and wife Elizabeth of Lake Charles, LA, and five great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5 PM until 7 PM on Friday, June 7, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 1200 Lamy Lane, Monroe. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 7, 2013

Henry Thomas "Tommy" Poulan, Jr. Funeral Services for Henry Thomas "Tommy" Poulan, Jr., 71, of West Monroe, LA will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, June 8, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Dr. Woods Watson and Rev. Perry Lassiter officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA. Mr. Poulan was born November 16, 1941 and passed away June 5, 2013. Tommy was retired from the Monroe Police Department and was also a veteran of the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his father, Henry T. Poulan, Sr. and mother, Charlene Poulan. Survivors include the love of his life, Ina Futch; children, Tammy Poulan Avery and husband, Byron, T.C. Poulan Stegall, and Tracy Poulan Shrell and husband, Harry; grandchildren, Calley and Sadey Douglas, Slade Avery, Daucie Avery, Ella Avery, Christopher Laborde, Hannah Laborde, Megan Laborde, Macie Laborde, Addey Stegall, and Alaina Stegall; sister, sister, Jamey Belgard and husband, Cecil; his special friend and caregiver, Brian Futch, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Willis Watson, Brian Futch, Marvis Coleman, Christopher Laborde, Bill Marsalis, and Roy Bledsoe. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday, June 7, 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 June 7, 2013

Anne Cook Tabarlet Anne Cook Tabarlet, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, slipped into eternity to meet her Savior early in the morning on Thursday, June 6, 2013. Greeting her in heaven were her husband of 44 years Dr. Bobby Tabarlet, her parents David and Bess Cook and her brothers Donald and James. College roommate and life-long friend, Lydia David Coleman, was also in the company to greet her. Anne was born in Ruston, LA on June 15, 1930 and graduated from Ruston High School in 1947, Louisiana College in 1951 and received her Master's Degree in Education from LSU in 1958. She was a life-long educator, completely devoted to changing the lives of the students under her care. Her elementary school career included stops in Jonesboro, Ruston and Shreveport. In 1981, she was chosen to establish the Performing Arts Magnet School at South Highlands Elementary and served as Principal until her retirement in 1987. She worked and persevered to create what is now one of the top elementary schools in the country. Capturing her heart and spirit as well over the years was her passion for her church. Beginning in Ruston, West Monroe and especially for over 40 years at First Baptist Church in Shreveport, her joy was her Sunday School class. Even at the end as her health declined, the ministry of the telephone class encouraged her. Grateful for her life and cherishing her memory as mom and grandmother are her sons: John E. Tabarlet of Shreveport and Joseph (Joey) O. Tabarlet of Belton, TX, his wife Martha and their children Libby and James. In addition, numerous other family and close friends share in the loss of this remarkable woman. Giving her great comfort in her last days was the pastoral team from First Baptist Church of Dr. Jeff Raines and Ronney Joe Webb. The family also wishes to extend grateful thanks for years of faithful service and care to Dr. Woody Wilson. A celebration of Anne's life and legacy will be held on Saturday, June 8th, 2013 at 11 o'clock at Frost Chapel of First Baptist Church in Shreveport. A family visitation hour will precede at 10 o'clock in the church parlor. The family requests in lieu of flowers that memorials may be sent to the First Baptist Church Missions Ministry, 543 Ockley Drive Shreveport, LA 71106. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Shreveport, LA Published in The News Star on June 7, 2013

Mr. Otis Jannings "Whit" Whittington Funeral services for Mr. Otis Jannings "Whit" Whittington, 78, of Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 8, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Charles Laurant and Donald Watson will officiate. Emtombment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens Open Air Chapel Mausoleum under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Jannings "Whit" Whittington was born November 6, 1934 and passed away on June 6, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Elizabeth A. Whittington. He is survived by two children, Eric Whittington and Lisa, and Teresa Whittington; two grandchildren, Jeremy Clower, Melanie Shipley; and his little angel Sheila Eubanks. Pallbearers will be Garrett McKee, Grant McKee, Buddy Frost, Jim Lee, Norris Price and Paul Watson. Honorary pallbearers will be Charlie Townsend, Don Massey and William Washington. A special thanks to Northeast Louisiana Kidney Specialist, Fresenius North Monroe Dialysis Center, Ginger Massey and Ellon Waters. Visitation will be held Friday 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 June 7, 2013

E.W. Williams E.W. Williams passed away Friday, May 31, 2013 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Seegers Williams; his two sons: Bruce Williams of Monroe, and Ken Williams and wife Renee of Norcross, Georgia; four grandsons: Michael Williams and wife Mary Beth, Stephen Williams and fiancée Rachel Davis, John Mark Williams and Seth Williams, all of Norcross, Georgia; his brother and sister-in-law, Lavelle and Dean Williams of Milton, Florida; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his in-laws: Sidney and Carolyn Seegers, and Kathryn Seegers Hutchinson, all of Monroe. E.W. was born in 1926 at his family home south of Junction City, Louisiana, to parents Ernie and Minnie Williams. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, stationed at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas from 1954-1956. Prior to and following his military service, E.W. was employed by Arkansas Power and Light (now Entergy) in El Dorado, Arkansas, for 39 years, until his retirement in 1988. He retired to Milton, Florida where he lived for eighteen years. Eight of those years he served as Salvation Army Representative for Santa Rosa County. In 2006 he moved to Monroe, Louisiana. Services will be held on Saturday, June 8, at 2:00 p.m., at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Monroe. Visitation will be at the church, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., preceding the services. Burial will follow at the Columbia Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be: Rene' Salomon, Stewart Shelby, Will Shelby, Doug Seegers, George Walker, Curtis Williams and Daryl Williams. Please make any planned memorials to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1901 Lexington Avenue, Monroe, LA 71201. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on June 7, 2013 Send Flowers Now

Anita Virginia Laurent Woolsey Anita Virginia Laurent Woolsey was born January 19, 1939 and left for her heavenly home on June 2, 2013. She was 74. Memorial Service will be Friday, June 7, 2013 at West Monroe Church of God at 6:30 PM, Rev. Matthew Cunningham officiating. "Virginia" as she was known for most of her life graduated from Neville and continued on to complete Radiologic Technology School at E. A. Conway Hospital. She served the community for over 35 years in this occupation. God blessed her with a gift for caring for the sick. Although she worked very hard, she found the time to have fun and help others to smile. However, she is most known for her loving and giving nature. This nature prompted her to donate her earthly remains to LSU Medical School in Shreveport, LA, that even in death she might help someone. There will truly never be another wife, momma, friend such as she. She will always be remembered. Preceding her in death: her father Louis Laurent, mother Alma Laurent, two "big" brothers William and Walter Laurent, and son in law William Todd Haywood. Left Behind to miss her always: Her husband of 49 years Frank F. Woolsey, daughter April Vivas, son Frank L. Woolsey and wife Shanna, daughter Dr. Katrina Jordan and husband Bob, Grandchildren, Allen Woolsey, Meagan Gasga and husband Chris, Johnathon Woolsey, Devyn Woolsey, Kelsey Jordan, Luke Jordan, Great grandchildren Khloe, Nick, Keegan, Lee, and soon new addition, one and only niece Stacy Lynell Rodgers and husband Alan, numerous other family, friends, and adopted grandchildren. Published in The News Star on June 7, 2013

Annie M. Andrews, 76 BASTROP – Annie Mae Andrews, a retired teacher, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Carl Bustin, 57 WINNFIELD – Carl David “Shine” Bustin, a truck driver, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Friendship Baptist Church, Sikes. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at Southern Funeral Home and 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Morelle A. Elliott, 92 MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Morelle A. Elliott, a retired financial planner, died Monday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Pisgah Cemetery, Bernice. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

James M. Ellis, 87 James Madison Ellis of Monroe, a retired financial planner, died Wednesday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. Friday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

James Hewlett, 79 James E. “Ed” Hewlett of Monroe died Monday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Clear Creek Baptist Church, Oxford, Miss. Burial will be in Clear Creek Cemetery under the direction of Waller Funeral Home, Oxford.

Harry McConnell, 71 CHATHAM – Harry McConnell, a cement finisher, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Mariah Baptist Church, Chatham. Burial will be in Collier Cemetery, Chatham, under the direction of Paradise Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Benton Purdy, 89 Benton “Joe” Purdy, a chemical engineer, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery.

Melynda D. Redinger, 47 JONESBORO – Melynda D. Redinger, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Memorial services are 6:30 p.m. Monday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5 p.m. Monday until service time.

Willie J. Shaw, 84 LAKE PROVIDENCE – Willie J. Shaw, a farmer, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Brannum Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Gaither Memorial Cemetery.

Katherine Swayzer, 79 WISNER – Katherine Swayzer, a homemaker, died May 28. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter Church of Christ Holiness, Wisner. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Hope Estate Cemetery, Wisner.

George Wiley 50 George Wiley of Monroe, a landscaper, died May 29. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Zion Springs Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Mermorial Gardens.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Allen, Eddie : 11 a.m. Saturday, Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe. Belle, Robert L.: 11 a.m. Monday, Hester’s Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Besant, Otha L. “Pooly”: noon Saturday, Hester’s Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Bush, Sherman Lamar: 2 p.m. Friday, Harvest Assembly of God Church, Oak Grove. Douglas, Willie B: 11 a.m. Friday, Stonewall Baptist Church, Newellton. Ellis, Edward: 1 p.m. Saturday, King David Hopewell Baptist Church, Mangham. Harris, Josie Lee : 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe. Hubbard, Threasa M.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Parkview Church of Christ, Monroe. Hubbard, Willie : 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Marion. Lavender Jr., The Rev. George: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Zion Baptist Church, Chase. Reese, Mizell: 1 p.m. Saturday, Morehouse Association Building, Bastrop. Williams, Robert: 11 a.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

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

Randolph Lawrence "Larry" Minard, Jr. Funeral services for Randolph Lawrence "Larry" Minard, Jr., 76, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, June 9, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Russell McClary will officiate. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Larry was a native of Lasalle Parish and resident of West Monroe, LA. He passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2013 at St. Francis Hospital. Larry was born January 26, 1937 in Standard, LA to the union of Randolph L. Minard, Sr. and Buena Aline Weaver Minard. He served his country in the U. S. Navy and is a current member of the Kelly Baptist Church in Kelly, LA and was also a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Larry is survived by his wife Pat Minard of West Monroe; sons Randy and Jay Minard of Kelly, LA; grandson Dolph Minard of Kelly. Pallbearers will be Harry Minard, Royce Garman, Tony Childress, Doyle Childress, Jimmy Vickers and Mike Brown. Visitation will be held Saturday, June 8, 2013 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Reception will follow at Maple Hill Smokehouse in Kelly, LA after the funeral service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Kelly Baptist Church, P.O. Box 59, Kelly, LA 71441 or St. Jude's Hospital. A special thanks to the staff at St. Francis SICU, 7th floor staff and Dr.'s Fincher and Coburn. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 8, 2013

Nell S. Allen, 90 WINNSBORO – Nell S. Allen, an accounting manager with the Army-Air Force Exchange, died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Gill First National Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-3 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery.

Hal W. Farmar, 88 CHATHAM – Hal W. Farmar, a retired automobile dealer, died May 24. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Gene C. Holdman, 80 ZACHARY – Gene Cook Holdman, a retired teacher from Northside Elementary School in Denham Springs, died Friday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Patrick Cemetery, Bernice, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home.

Gloria Dean Hunter, 63 Gloria Dean Wilson Hunter of Monroe, a Graphic Packaging employee, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the arrangements of Funerals by McFarland.

Hazel C. Little, 96 TROPHY CLUB, Texas – Hazel Cummings Little, formerly of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe.

Fred W. Parker Sr., 79 OAK GROVE – Fred Weldon Parker Sr,, a retired government employee, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-3 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Vicksburg, Miss.

Henry Poulan Jr., 71 Henry Thomas “Tommy” Poulan Jr. of West Monroe, a retired police officer from Monroe Police Department, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Otis Whittington, 78 Otis Jannings “Whit” Whittington of Monroe, retired salesman, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Entombment will be in Kilpatrick’s Serenity Gardens Open-Air Chapel Mausoleum, West Monroe.

E.W. Williams, 86 E.W. Williams of Monroe, retired from Arkansas Power & Light (now Entergy), died May 31. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Columbia Hill Cemetery, Columbia, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Allen, Eddie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe. Andrews, Annie Mae: 11 a.m. Monday, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Belle, Robert L.: 11 a.m. Monday, Hester’s Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Besant, Otha L. “Pooly”: noon Saturday, Hester’s Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Bustin, Carl David “Shine”: 11 a.m. Saturday, Friendship Baptist Church, Sikes. Elliott, Morelle A.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pisgah Cemetery, Bernice. Ellis, Edward: 1 p.m. Saturday, King David Hopewell Baptist Church, Mangham. Harris, Josie Lee: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe. Hewlett, James E. “Ed”: 11 a.m. Saturday, Clear Creek Baptist Church, Oxford, Miss. Hubbard, Threasa M.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Parkview Church of Christ, Monroe. Hubbard, Willie: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Marion. Lavender Jr., The Rev. George: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Zion Baptist Church, Chase. McConnell, Harry: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Mariah Baptist Church, Chatham. Redinger, Melynda D.: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Reese, Mizell: 1 p.m. Saturday, Morehouse Association Building, Bastrop. Shaw, Willie J.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Swayzer, Katherine: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Peter Church of Christ Holiness, Wisner. Wiley, George: 1 p.m. Saturday, Zion Springs Baptist Church, Monroe. Williams, Robert: 11 a.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

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

Randolph Lawrence "Larry" Minard, Jr. Funeral services for Randolph Lawrence "Larry" Minard, Jr., 76, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, June 9, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Russell McClary will officiate. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Larry was a native of Lasalle Parish and resident of West Monroe, LA. He passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2013 at St. Francis Hospital. Larry was born January 26, 1937 in Standard, LA to the union of Randolph L. Minard, Sr. and Buena Aline Weaver Minard. He served his country in the U. S. Navy and is a current member of the Kelly Baptist Church in Kelly, LA and was also a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Larry is survived by his wife Pat Minard of West Monroe; sons Randy and Jay Minard of Kelly, LA; grandson Dolph Minard of Kelly. Pallbearers will be Harry Minard, Royce Garman, Tony Childress, Doyle Childress, Jimmy Vickers and Mike Brown. Visitation will be held Saturday, June 8, 2013 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Reception will follow at Maple Hill Smokehouse in Kelly, LA after the funeral service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Kelly Baptist Church, P.O. Box 59, Kelly, LA 71441 or St. Jude's Hospital. A special thanks to the staff at St. Francis SICU, 7th floor staff and Dr.'s Fincher and Coburn. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 8, 2013

Marilyn Fontenot, 66 Marilyn Fontenot of West Monroe, a bank teller, died Friday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Monday at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Winnfield, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Bobby Ingram, 76 Bobby Ingram of West Monroe, a retired painter, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Randolph Minard Jr., 76 Randolph Lawrence “Larry” Minard Jr. of West Monroe, an electrician, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Kilpatrick’s Serenity Gardens, West Monroe. Reception will follow at Maple Hill Smokehouse in Kelly.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Andrews, Annie Mae: 11 a.m. Monday, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Belle, Robert L.: 11 a.m. Monday, Hester’s Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Farmar, Hal W.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Hunter, Gloria Dean Wilson: 11 a.m. Monday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Parker, Fred W.: 3 p.m. Sunday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Redinger, Melynda D.: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

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

Bobby Lee Ingram, Sr. Funeral services for Bobby Lee Ingram, Sr., 76, of West Monroe, will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 413 Breard St., Monroe, LA, with Rev. Terry Mims officiating. Interment will follow at Smith Cemetery, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mr. Ingram went home to be with his Heavenly Father Saturday, June 8, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Bobby was born January 10, 1937 in West Monroe, LA, to James and Nellie Mae (Wallace) Ingram. On March 17, 1956, he married the love of his life, Alice Edna Parker. He worked as a painter for many years before retiring. Hobbies included golfing, fishing, and telling stories to his family. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Monroe. He was a kind person who was always there for his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by many who knew and loved him. Bobby is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Leoria Henning. Survivors include his wife Alice; his five children, Sandra Howe and husband Lewis, Bobby Ingram and wife Pam, Dennis Ingram, Renee Mims and husband Terry, and Lori Bordelon; eight grandchildren, Lauren Howe, Paul Mims, Jonathan Mims and wife Leah, Ben Howe, Chad Bordelon, Sondra Ingram, Brad Bordelon and wife Lisa, and Alicia Smith and husband Jeffrey; and seven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Betty Sadler, Barbara Hill, Katherine Tripp, Linda Miller and husband Bobby and brother, Nollie Ingram and wife Vickie; and sisters-in-law, Gwen Parker and Barbara Price; numerous nephews and nieces; and his beloved dog, Peppy. Pallbearers include Jonathan Mims, Ben Howe, Chad Bordelon, Brad Bordelon, A.C. Fletcher, and Benny Tripp. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe on Monday, June 10, 2013. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 10, 2013

Melynda D. Redinger, 47 JONESBORO – Melynda Darlene Redinger, a homemaker of Jonesboro died Wednesday. A Memorial service will be AT 6:30 p.m. Monday at Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe. Visitation is from 5p.m. Monday until time of the service.

John E. Rogers, 83 John E. Rogers Retired Banker, formerly of West Monroe and Boulder, Colo., died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe.

Joseph W. Vallery, 66 RUSTON – Joseph Wayne Vallery, owner of Arcadia Oilfield Supply, Inc., died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Andrews, Annie Mae: 11 a.m. Monday, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Belle, Robert L.: 11 a.m. Monday, Hester’s Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Fontenot, Marilyn: 10 a.m. Monday at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Winnfield. Hunter, Gloria Dean Wilson: 11 a.m. Monday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Redinger, Melynda D.: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

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

Martha Seay Elmendorf Martha Seay Elmendorf (65) left for her eternal rest on Thursday, June 6, 2013 while staying at the Sharon S Richardson Community Hospice Center in Sheboygan Falls, WI. Martha had been courageously fighting cancer and other ailments. Martha is survived by her two sons and their wives Ralph W and Lana Seay in West Monroe, LA and John L and Nichole Elmendorf in Kohler, WI. Her grandchildren are Mark Joiner, Wade Seay, Dustin, Kolten and Kamron Hudson, Ashton, Peyton and Makenna Elmendorf. Her remaining siblings are Carolyn Coon, Verdell Coie and Harry Seay. Martha was preceded in Death by her siblings, Ardell Seay, Doris Taylor, Sam Seay and Bobby Seay and her Parents, Wade Seay and Mattie Kilby Seay. She was also preceded by her loving dogs Priscilla and Bouncer. Martha had recently retired from LSUMC-Monroe where she had served as Administrative Assistant for 25 years. Martha had the opportunity to assist many new physicians and nurses in starting their health care careers through residencies and internships. Martha loved her role and the people she worked with at EA Conway Memorial Hospital, what is now LSUMC-Monroe. There was never a surprise to see Martha dressed up as a clown, witch or Santa's Helper and delivering snacks or treats to employees and patients alike. She would even drop by her children's school afterward to deliver treats to all the kids. Martha was truly loved by all and gave of herself without asking for anything in return. She treated each of her nieces and nephews as her own children and was always there for birthdays, weddings and gatherings. No one met Martha and left a stranger. No one knew Martha, that was not truly touched by her kindness and her giving nature. Funeral services are arranged at Riser Funeral Home on Highway 165 in Columbia, LA. Visitation is from 12:00pm until 2:00pm with a service at 2:00pm on Thursday June 13, 2013. Martha had asked that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Sharon S Richardson Community Hospice Center in Sheboygan Falls, WI. Riser Funeral Home 7131 U S Highway 165 Columbia, LA 71418 Published in The News Star on June 11, 2013

Victor James "Jim" Lonigro, Jr. Victor James "Jim" Lonigro, Jr., of Monroe, LA, a self-employed insurance adjuster, was born January 17, 1952 in Natchez, MS and passed away June 8, 2013 from a sudden illness. Mr. Lonigro was preceded in death by his parents, Peggy and Joe Green, and Victor James Lonigro, Sr.; and one sister, Vicky Moore. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Camellia Bradford Lonigro; two beloved sons, Eric Lonigro and wife Holly, and Kyle Lonigro; one precious granddaughter, Malayna Monroe Lonigro, all of San Diego, CA; one brother, Nick Lonigro and wife June of Mountain Home, ID; two aunts, Jean Lonigro and Margaret Searcy; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and a Vigil Wake Service at 6:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church with Rev. Job Edathinatt officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park 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 June 11, 2013

Roy D Mitchell Roy D Mitchell, 88, of Amite, LA died June 9, 2013 at North Oaks Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his six children and their spouses; Deborah O'Shee and husband, Jerry, Denham Springs, Linda Tycer and husband, Dwain, Tickfaw, Alan Mitchell and wife, Kelley, Monroe, Ronny Mitchell and wife, Louise, Richland, WA, Janet Mitchell, Amite, and Jason Mitchell and wife, Jessica, Denham Springs; fourteen grandchildren, Leslie Burley and husband, Brent, Houma, Shaun Tycer, Denham Springs, Jeremy O'Shee and wife, Nicki, Denham Springs, Chad Tycer Richland, WA, Jenny Pastore and husband, Roger, New and wife, Sarah, Houston, TX, Heather Mitchell, Orleans, Adam Mitchell and wife, Caley, Seattle, WA, Ashley Pittman and husband, Alex St. Thomas, USVI, Guy Mitchell and wife, Mandy, Richland, WA, Caleb Sharp, McKenzie Mitchell and Jackson Mitchell, all of Denham Springs; great grandchildren, Luca, Sydnie, Mitchell, Hayes, Cannon, Nicholas and Lola; sisters-in-laws, Louise Mitchell, Lafayette and Hazel Kreeger, Shreveport; numerous nieces and nephews and a special friend, Genia Vaughn of Amite. He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Erline McCoy Mitchell; parents; brothers, Guy and John Mitchell; sisters, Linnie Shelton, Leckie Jennings and Lottie Moss. Visitation will be held at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6pm until 9pm on Tuesday and from 9am until time of service at 11am on Wedensday, June 12, 2013. Conducting services will be Rev. Mike Foster. Burial with full military honors will be at Amite Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to any of the LA War Veterans Home. For an online guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com. McKneely Funeral Home Amite, LA Published in The News Star on June 11, 2013

Bobby Gene Smith Funeral services for Mr. Bobby Gene Smith, 75, of Monroe will be at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Monroe with Dr. Aristoteles A. Pena-Miches officiating and presiding with interment following at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mr. Smith was born on October 19, 1937 in Franklin Parish and passed away on June 9, 2013 in Monroe, La. Mr. Smith served in the U. S. Army and was honorably discharged. He was retired from the LA DOTD after thirty three years of Service. Mr. Smith was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where he had served in several capacities. He was preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn Benson Smith; his parents, Avery and Lillie M. Smith; three brothers, James H. Smith, Everett R. Smith and Avery Eugene Smith; and sister, Marie Wallace. He is survived by three sons: Timothy R. Smith and wife, Lara of Bernice, LA, Michael S. Smith and wife, Kelly of Calhoun, LA and Mark E. Smith and wife, Brandy of Monroe, LA; daughter: Sharon Cox and husband, Randy of West Monroe; seven grandchildren: Kendal, Kristin, Chandler, Amber, Abby, Dalton, and Benson and two great-grandchildren: Kaylie and Mikayla. He is also survived by one sister: Mrs. Frances Gregory of Columbia, LA; and many caring nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be: Chuck Mock, Ray Skerlong, Wayne Mizell, Anthony Emerson, Bill Ober, Joe Holladay and Randy Cox. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Hathcock and Paul Tolbird. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM until 8:30 PM, Tuesday, June 11, 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 June 11, 2013

Calvin T. Cannon, 58 TALLULAH – Calvin T. Cannon, a laborer, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

Bobby Ingram, 76 Bobby Ingram of West Monroe, a retired painter, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Smith Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Inez Jackson, 67 Inez Jackson of Monroe, a factory worker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe-Delhi.

Peter Marshall Jr., 78 TALLULAH – Peter Marshall Jr., a laborer, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

Mose Eugene Mott III, 35 Mose E. Mott III of Monroe, a laborer, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Muarris Perkins, 56 Muarris “Buck” Murray Perkins of Monroe, a yardman, died June 4. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Charles H. Robert Sr., 76 Charles Harvey Robert Sr. of West Monroe, a retired maintenance supervisor, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

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

Dellon Karl Fulton, Jr. Dellon Karl Fulton, Jr., age 86, of West Monroe, Louisiana went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. He was born on June 29, 1926, to the union of Dellon Karl Fulton, Sr. and Maud Hyatt Fulton in Long Island, New York. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Frances Ann Gregory Fulton, and daughter, Karla Lee Fulton. Mr. Fulton attended school in New York City and graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1950 when he was a member of Delta Chi Fraternity. After residing in El Campo, Texas and New Orleans for a brief period, he moved his family to Ruston, Louisiana in 1953, where he remained until 2001 when he moved to West Monroe, La. He was a man of great faith, attending John Knox Presbyterian Church in Ruston for many years where he served as a deacon. At the time of his death, he was a member of Douglas United Methodist Church. He was a proud WWII veteran, serving in the Navy as a nose gunner. He was a mason and had served as the Master of the Ruston Lodge. He was a member of the Monroe Scottish Rite and Barak Shrine Temple in Monroe, serving as the recorder there from 2001 to 2011. He enjoyed a long career in the paper mill industry, representing several equipment supply companies. After years of representing others he opened his own company, Fulton Paper Makers Supply in Ruston. He was instrumental with the help of two friends in establishing a Delta Chi Fraternity for LA Tech University. Karl enjoyed fishing, hunting, golf and the joy of helping others. In his retirement years he enjoyed transporting children to the Shriners Hospital for Children in Shreveport and Galveston, Texas. Mr. Fulton is survived by his wife of seventeen years, Mary Turner Davis-Fulton of West Monroe; brother, Herbert Fulton, Sr. of Hicksville, New York; step-son, James Milton Davis and wife Sheila of Bossier City; grandchildren, Tricia, Luke and Eli Davis; one nephew, Herbert Fulton, Jr. of Hicksville, New York; two nieces, June Sheedy, of Pennsylvania and Dawn Fulton of New York. A memorial service to celebrate Mr. Fulton's life will be held at the Barak Shrine Temple, 6620 Frontage Road, Monroe, La 71202 at 2pm, Sunday, June 16, 2013; visitation will begin at 1pm. It was Mr. Fulton's wishes that his cremains be scattered in the gulf. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Shriner's Hospital for Children, 3100 Samford Ave. Shreveport, La 71103. Online Condolences may be made at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, La Published in The News Star on June 12, 2013

Billy Joe "Joe Billy" Pilgreen Funeral services for Mr. Billy Joe "Joe Billy" Pilgreen, 78, of Bernice will be 10:00AM Thursday, June 13, 2013 at Farrar Funeral Home with Bro. Jacob Hilton, Bro. Steve Hughes and Bro. Ken Reeves officiating. Interment will be in Shiloh Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mr. Pilgreen, retired from the Louisiana Dept. of Elections, passed away June 10, 2013. He was a member of Mt. Sterling Baptist Church and loved hunting, fishing and gardening. Mr. Pilgreen is preceded in death by his daughter, Laura Jo Pilgreen; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Pilgreen; his grandparents; in-laws, Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Green; and niece, Lisa Marsh. Survivors are his wife of 52 years, Barbara Pilgreen; 1 brother, James E. (Gwen) Pilgreen ; 2 sisters, Mary Jane Swanner and Patsy (James R.) Peterson all of Bernice; 6 nephews; 7 nieces; 1 brother-in-law, Larry (Nita) Green; 3 sisters-in-law, Janette (Bobby) Kelley, Nancy (Johnny) Marsh and Connie (Robby) Gerety. Visitation will be 5-8PM Wednesday at Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville. Online messages for the family may be left at farrarfuneralhomeonline.com Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on June 12, 2013

John Everett Rogers Graveside Services for John Everett Rogers, 83, formerly of West Monroe, LA and Boulder, CO, will be held at 10:00AM Friday, June 14, 2013 at Hasley Cemetery with Rev. Jon Tellifero officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. John was born in West Monroe, LA, to John "Cuz" and Estelle Collie Rogers. He showed horses and made lifelong friends at Ouachita Parish High School. John was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, sibling and friend. While in the U.S. Army, he met his true love and best pal Theresa Jeffery. They married in 1953 and settled in Denver, CO. In 1970, they relocated to Boulder to progress his banking career. With Terry, they lovingly raised two children and welcomed everyone as family. John attended the University of Denver and Graduate School of Banking at CU Boulder. After retirement, he saw 49 states at the wheel of his motor home. He is preceded in death by his wife; brother, Robert ;and sister ,Jane. Survivors include his brother,William; his children and their spouses , J.J. and Mary Jane Rogers, Margaret Ann and Don Collins, son-in-law David Bachrach; grandchildren ,Joshua and Melissa Bachrach and Sheridan Rogers. Visitation will be held from 5:30PM until 7:30PM Thursday, June 13, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. In lieu of flowers, donations of any size are welcome to the Rocky Mountain Cancer Assistance, www.rockymountaincancerassistance.org Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 12, 2013

Elsor Alexander, 77 DELHI – Elsor Alexander, a farmer, died June 4. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Jerry Benson, 52 DELHI – Jerry Benson died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Eric Bonvillian, 32 Eric Bonvillian of West Monroe, a floor installer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Calvin T. Cannon, 58 TALLULAH – Calvin T. Cannon, university technician assistant, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at New Hope Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 10 a.m. Thursday until service time at the church. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery, Fortune Fork, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

Patricia Carroll, 47 TALLULAH – Patricia Carroll, a caregiver, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Charles Gray, 67 MINDEN – Charles Gray, a landscaper, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Thursday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Ballard Cemetery, Monroe.

Henry P. Griffin, 24 OAK GROVE – Henry Paul Griffin, a farmer, died Monday. Services are 3 p.m. Thursday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Bradrick Harris, 45 BASTROP – Bradrick Harris died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Inez Jackson, 67 Inez Jackson of Monroe, a factory worker, died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Greater One Christian Fellowship Church, Delhi. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Delhi. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, Delhi.

Shirley M. Kennedy, 58 START – Shirley Marie DeFreese Kennedy, a retired office manager, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Victor Lonigro Jr., 61 Victor James “Jim” Lonigro Jr. of Monroe, a self-employed insurance auditor, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Peter Marshall Jr., 78 TALLULAH – Peter Marshall Jr., a laborer, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater One Christian Fellowship Church, Delhi. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Delhi. Burial will be in Palestine Cemetery, Warden.

Jeffery K. Martin, 43 Jeffery Keith Martin of Monroe died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Wednesday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Billie M. Nelson, 88 JENA – Billie Marie Nelson, retired administrative assistant, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, Tullos. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Burial will be in Nelson Cemetery.

Bobby G. Smith, 75 Bobby Gene Smith of Monroe, a retired party chief for the LA DOTD, died Sunday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

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

Eric David Bonvillain Funeral Services for Eric David Bonvillain, 32, of West Monroe, LA will be held 10:00 A.M. Friday, June 14, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Alberto Sandino officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Calhoun, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Eric David Bonvillain was born November 29, 1980 and passed away on June 10, 2013. Eric was a dedicated father, friend, and hard worker that loved to fish. He was a loyal member of the "Who Dat Nation". Eric is preceded in death by his grandfather, Sidney Bonvillain, Sr. Survivors include his daughters, Jasmine Bonvillain and Abigail Bonvillain; step-son, Ethan Crain; mother, Norma Woodall and husband, Devone; father, Sidney Bonvillain, Jr. and wife, Tammy; sisters, Michelle Bradshaw and Desiree Urps; brothers, Erin Bonvillain, Devin Bonvillain, and Chad Bonvillain, and grandmother, Mello Bonvillain. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Thursday, June 13, 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 June 13, 2013

Martha Louise Black Charrier Martha Louise Black Charrier, age 91, left this earth to join her Lord and Family on the morning of June 11, 2013. Martha was born in Delhi, Louisiana and moved to Monroe in 1940. She was retired from the ULM Library and was also a hairdresser. She was an active member of College Place Baptist Church for many years until failing health prevented her from attending Church. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and wonderful sister. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy W. Charrier and her two sons, John Allison and Mitchell Wayne. She is survived by one sister Freida Black Serio, and one sister-in-law, Aldys Davis of Charleston, SC. A memorial service is planned for a later date. Published in The News Star on June 13, 2013

Marilyn Mae "Tonka" Self Green Funeral services for Marilyn Mae "Tonka" Self Green, 86 of West Monroe will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, June 13, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Bro. Daniel Goodman will officiate. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Marilyn was born October 17, 1926 in Braggadocio, Missouri and passed away June 11, 2013 in West Monroe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Green; sons; Johnny Green and Stanley Green; son-in-law, Clint James; grandkids; Shawn, Christopher, Craig and Wendy; great grandchild, Cody Allen Copeland; brothers; Claude, Mack, Ernest; sisters; Audrey, Darlene and Sue. Marilyn was a member of First Baptist Church West Monroe. She was a loving mother and grandmother and was always there when her children needed her. Marilyn always spoke her mind and whether you liked it or not, we always knew where she stood on all issues. Her favorite saying was "everyone wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to get on that bus." Marilyn is survived by her daughters, Kay Powell and husband, Wayne, Janis James, Jeannie Cook and husband, Floyd, Susie Green, son, Billy Green and wife, Kathy; daughter-in-law, Susie Cunningham Green; 20 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren, and 8 great great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Bob Howze, Jr., Steven Green, Robbie Metcalf, Mike Green, Kenny Green and Eric Green. Honorary are pallbearers Joe Powell, Chris Gill, Rocky Rice, and Jason Howze. A special thanks to the loving caregivers of Premier Hospice, Emily, Sharon and staff. Special thanks to JoAnn Crosser, Susie Cunningham Green and Stephanie Chamberlain for their loving compassionate care. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 13, 2013

Shirley Marie DeFreese Kennedy Memorial Services for Mrs. Shirley Marie DeFreese Kennedy, 59, of Start, LA will be 10:00 AM Friday, June 14, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel-Rayville, with Rev. Jeremy Mew officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Mrs. Shirley was a member of Dunn Church of God and a retired office manager, she and her husband Greg had been married for 42 years. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. She cherished the time she spent with her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother Esther Mosley DeFreese and a brother-in-law, David Parish as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins. She is survived by her husband Greg Kennedy of Start, LA, her children, Stacey Finley and her husband Brent of Start, Matt Kennedy and his wife Dana of Holly Ridge, LA, Jamie Kennedy and his wife Carly and Jarred Kennedy both of Austin, TX, grandchildren, Massey Finley, Miranda Finley, Morgan Kennedy, Taylor Kennedy, Roux Kennedy and Sye Kennedy, father, Willis Marvin DeFreese of Start, LA, Sisters, Edith DeFreese Parish of West Monroe, LA and Sharon DeFreese Parker and her husband Tommy of Start, LA, and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews The family will be receiving friends 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday, June 13, 2013 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made in her name to Dunn Church of God. Online registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on June 13, 2013

Thomas Wyatt "Tommy" Lee Mr. Thomas Wyatt "Tommy" Lee, 53, native of West Monroe, LA. and resident of Columbia, TN, died Tuesday, June 11, 2013 in Nashville. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date in Mt. Patrick's Baptist Church in Bernice, LA. Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home in Columbia, TN is assisting the family with arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Denise Howell Lee of Theta, TN; children, Thomas Wyatt Lee, Jr., Priscilla Lee both of AR., Chad Lee, Jesse Lee, Matthew Wilson all of Theta; sister, Dinah Lee (Robert E.) Davis of Minden, LA. Send Condolences to www.oakesandnichols.com. Published in The News Star on June 13, 2013

Charles Harvey Robert, Sr. Funeral Services for Charles Harvey Robert, Sr., 76, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, June 14, 2013 at Luna Assembly of God with Rev. Prentiss Robert, Rev. Joey Myers and Rev. Leonard Sapp officiating. Interment will follow in the church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Robert went to heaven on June 10, 2013 and was born on May 23, 1937. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Barbara Ann Robert; seven children, Charles Harvey Robert, Jr. and wife, Kay, Cynthia Ann McAlister and husband, Johnathon, Marjorie Eliece Robert and husband, Michael Tomczak, Patricia Darlene Withers and husband, Roy, Lisa Diane Robert, William Clayton Robert and Morgan Bradley Robert; sixteen grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren; brother, Roy Glenn Robert, Sr. and wife, Joy; nephews, Bobby and Glenn Robert; and his niece, Angela Robert. Pallbearers will be Johnathon Robert, Chris Robert, Cleve Roberts, Chris Hamilton, Bobby Robert and Glenn Robert. Honorary Pallbearer will be Raymond Hamilton. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Thursday, June 13, 2013 at Luna Assembly of God. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 13, 2013

William James Simmons Mr. William James Simmons, 74 of Bastrop, LA passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at his home. Mr. Simmons was an Optician. He loved woodcrafting, gardening, and watching sports on TV. Mr. Simmons was a member of Cherry Ridge Baptist Church in Bastrop. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and was a loving daddy and a very loving husband to his wife Nellie. Our daddy was a loving man who did not know the word no. He would help anyone at anytime even when it was difficult to do for himself. Those who knew him, know this. Mr. Simmons is survived by his wife, Nellie Head Simmons of Bastrop; children, Penny Simmons of Bastrop, William Craig Simmons and wife Tracie of Natchitoches, James Phillip Simmons and wife Laurie of Haughton, Willis Jason Simmons and wife Sabrina of Bastrop; grandchildren, Sadie, Emily, Sierra, Hannah, Mason, Sam, Caraline, Katie, Sawyer, and Jaydon Simmons, Katelyn Balsamo; sisters, Geraldine Gibson of Sikes, Bobbie Vickers and husband Morris of Olla, Merle Ezell and husband Billy of Calhoun. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, James Randall Simmons; sister, Jo Ann McDaniel. Funeral services will be held 10:00AM Friday, June 14, 2013 at Sikes Baptist Church with Reverend Kyle Peters officiating. Visitation will be Thursday 5:00PM until 9:00PM at the church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Southern Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA Published in The News Star on June 13, 2013

Alma L. Arnold, 73 WINNFIELD – Alma LaMerle Arnold, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Liberty Chapel Cemetery, Williana. Visitation is 8-10 a.m. Friday at Southern Funeral Home.

J.C. Bullock Jr., 61 WINNSBORO – J. C. Bullock Jr., a retired custodian, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens.

Patricia Carroll, 47 TALLULAH – Patricia Carroll, a caregiver, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

James L. Duncan, 88 RUSTON – James Lester Duncan, a retired insurance agent, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 12:30 p.m. Friday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe.

Jane M. Feldhaus, 71 Jane Marie Heslop Feldhaus Ph.D., of Monroe, a retired professor, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Marilyn M. Green, 86 Marilyn Mae “Tonka” Self Green of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Vivian B. Johns, 78 HOUSTON, Texas – Vivian “Sissy” B. Johns, formerly of Rayville, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 4:30-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bethel Baptist Cemetery, Holly Ridge.

Betty J. Johnson, 32 WISNER – Betty Jean Johnson, a caretaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Newlight Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Hope Estate Cemetery, Wisner.

Rubie W. Lee, 89 DOYLINE – Rubie Ward Lee, a homemaker, died June 5. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Zion Hill Baptist Church, Doyline. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Miller Pioneer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Jenkins Community Cemetery.

Dorothy C. Matthews, 66 VIDOR, Texas – Dorothy C. Matthews, formerly of Epps, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

June T. Milby, 69 June Thomas Milby of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Services are incomplete.

Russell Nobles, 76 RAYVILLE – Russell Nobles died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Start Cemetery, Start.

Billy J. Pilgreen, 78 BERNICE – Billy Joe “Joe Billy” Pilgreen, retired from the Louisiana Deptartment of Elections, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery, near Bernice.

Willard Roberts, 64 WINNSBORO – Willard Roberts, an oil field worker, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Lone Pine Baptist Church, Crowville. Visitation is noon until service time at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

John E. Rogers, 83 John Everett Rogers, formerly of West Monroe and Boulder, Colo., a retired banker, died Friday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

William J. Simmons, 74 BASTROP – William James Simmons, an optician, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Sikes Baptist Church, Sikes. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Levern Southern, 83 WINNSBORO – Levern Southern, an auto mechanic, 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 Harris Cemetery.

L.C. Stevenson, 82 QUITMAN – L.C. “Bud” Stevenson, a power and recovery operator, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Quitman Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Thursday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Quitman.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Cannon, Calvin T.: 11 a.m. Thursday, New Hope Baptist Church, Tallulah. Gray, Charles: 11 a.m. Thursday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Griffin, Henry Paul: 3 p.m. Thursday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Jackson, Inez: 3 p.m. Saturday, Greater One Christian Fellowship Church, Delhi. Marshall Jr., Peter: 11 a.m. Saturday, Greater One Christian Fellowship Church, Delhi. Martin, Jeffery Keith : 11 a.m. Thursday, St. Mary Baptist Church, Monroe. Nelson, Billie Marie: 10 a.m. Thursday, First Baptist Church, Tullos.

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

Eric David Bonvillain Funeral Services for Eric David Bonvillain, 32, of West Monroe, LA will be held 10:00 A.M. Friday, June 14, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Alberto Sandino officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Calhoun, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Eric David Bonvillain was born November 29, 1980 and passed away on June 10, 2013. Eric was a dedicated father, friend, and hard worker that loved to fish. He was a loyal member of the "Who Dat Nation". Eric is preceded in death by his grandfather, Sidney Bonvillain, Sr. Survivors include his daughters, Jasmine Bonvillain and Abigail Bonvillain; step-son, Ethan Crain; mother, Norma Woodall and husband, Devone; father, Sidney Bonvillain, Jr. and wife, Tammy; sisters, Michelle Bradshaw and Desiree Urps; brothers, Erin Bonvillain, Devin Bonvillain, and Chad Bonvillain, and grandmother, Mello Bonvillain. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Thursday, June 13, 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 June 13, 2013

Martha Louise Black Charrier Martha Louise Black Charrier, age 91, left this earth to join her Lord and Family on the morning of June 11, 2013. Martha was born in Delhi, Louisiana and moved to Monroe in 1940. She was retired from the ULM Library and was also a hairdresser. She was an active member of College Place Baptist Church for many years until failing health prevented her from attending Church. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and wonderful sister. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy W. Charrier and her two sons, John Allison and Mitchell Wayne. She is survived by one sister Freida Black Serio, and one sister-in-law, Aldys Davis of Charleston, SC. A memorial service is planned for a later date. Published in The News Star on June 13, 2013

Marilyn Mae "Tonka" Self Green Funeral services for Marilyn Mae "Tonka" Self Green, 86 of West Monroe will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, June 13, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Bro. Daniel Goodman will officiate. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Marilyn was born October 17, 1926 in Braggadocio, Missouri and passed away June 11, 2013 in West Monroe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Green; sons; Johnny Green and Stanley Green; son-in-law, Clint James; grandkids; Shawn, Christopher, Craig and Wendy; great grandchild, Cody Allen Copeland; brothers; Claude, Mack, Ernest; sisters; Audrey, Darlene and Sue. Marilyn was a member of First Baptist Church West Monroe. She was a loving mother and grandmother and was always there when her children needed her. Marilyn always spoke her mind and whether you liked it or not, we always knew where she stood on all issues. Her favorite saying was "everyone wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to get on that bus." Marilyn is survived by her daughters, Kay Powell and husband, Wayne, Janis James, Jeannie Cook and husband, Floyd, Susie Green, son, Billy Green and wife, Kathy; daughter-in-law, Susie Cunningham Green; 20 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren, and 8 great great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Bob Howze, Jr., Steven Green, Robbie Metcalf, Mike Green, Kenny Green and Eric Green. Honorary are pallbearers Joe Powell, Chris Gill, Rocky Rice, and Jason Howze. A special thanks to the loving caregivers of Premier Hospice, Emily, Sharon and staff. Special thanks to JoAnn Crosser, Susie Cunningham Green and Stephanie Chamberlain for their loving compassionate care. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 13, 2013

Shirley Marie DeFreese Kennedy Memorial Services for Mrs. Shirley Marie DeFreese Kennedy, 59, of Start, LA will be 10:00 AM Friday, June 14, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel-Rayville, with Rev. Jeremy Mew officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Mrs. Shirley was a member of Dunn Church of God and a retired office manager, she and her husband Greg had been married for 42 years. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. She cherished the time she spent with her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother Esther Mosley DeFreese and a brother-in-law, David Parish as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins. She is survived by her husband Greg Kennedy of Start, LA, her children, Stacey Finley and her husband Brent of Start, Matt Kennedy and his wife Dana of Holly Ridge, LA, Jamie Kennedy and his wife Carly and Jarred Kennedy both of Austin, TX, grandchildren, Massey Finley, Miranda Finley, Morgan Kennedy, Taylor Kennedy, Roux Kennedy and Sye Kennedy, father, Willis Marvin DeFreese of Start, LA, Sisters, Edith DeFreese Parish of West Monroe, LA and Sharon DeFreese Parker and her husband Tommy of Start, LA, and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews The family will be receiving friends 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday, June 13, 2013 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made in her name to Dunn Church of God. Online registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on June 13, 2013

Thomas Wyatt "Tommy" Lee Mr. Thomas Wyatt "Tommy" Lee, 53, native of West Monroe, LA. and resident of Columbia, TN, died Tuesday, June 11, 2013 in Nashville. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date in Mt. Patrick's Baptist Church in Bernice, LA. Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home in Columbia, TN is assisting the family with arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Denise Howell Lee of Theta, TN; children, Thomas Wyatt Lee, Jr., Priscilla Lee both of AR., Chad Lee, Jesse Lee, Matthew Wilson all of Theta; sister, Dinah Lee (Robert E.) Davis of Minden, LA. Send Condolences to www.oakesandnichols.com. Published in The News Star on June 13, 2013

Charles Harvey Robert, Sr. Funeral Services for Charles Harvey Robert, Sr., 76, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, June 14, 2013 at Luna Assembly of God with Rev. Prentiss Robert, Rev. Joey Myers and Rev. Leonard Sapp officiating. Interment will follow in the church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Robert went to heaven on June 10, 2013 and was born on May 23, 1937. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Barbara Ann Robert; seven children, Charles Harvey Robert, Jr. and wife, Kay, Cynthia Ann McAlister and husband, Johnathon, Marjorie Eliece Robert and husband, Michael Tomczak, Patricia Darlene Withers and husband, Roy, Lisa Diane Robert, William Clayton Robert and Morgan Bradley Robert; sixteen grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren; brother, Roy Glenn Robert, Sr. and wife, Joy; nephews, Bobby and Glenn Robert; and his niece, Angela Robert. Pallbearers will be Johnathon Robert, Chris Robert, Cleve Roberts, Chris Hamilton, Bobby Robert and Glenn Robert. Honorary Pallbearer will be Raymond Hamilton. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Thursday, June 13, 2013 at Luna Assembly of God. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 13, 2013

William James Simmons Mr. William James Simmons, 74 of Bastrop, LA passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at his home. Mr. Simmons was an Optician. He loved woodcrafting, gardening, and watching sports on TV. Mr. Simmons was a member of Cherry Ridge Baptist Church in Bastrop. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and was a loving daddy and a very loving husband to his wife Nellie. Our daddy was a loving man who did not know the word no. He would help anyone at anytime even when it was difficult to do for himself. Those who knew him, know this. Mr. Simmons is survived by his wife, Nellie Head Simmons of Bastrop; children, Penny Simmons of Bastrop, William Craig Simmons and wife Tracie of Natchitoches, James Phillip Simmons and wife Laurie of Haughton, Willis Jason Simmons and wife Sabrina of Bastrop; grandchildren, Sadie, Emily, Sierra, Hannah, Mason, Sam, Caraline, Katie, Sawyer, and Jaydon Simmons, Katelyn Balsamo; sisters, Geraldine Gibson of Sikes, Bobbie Vickers and husband Morris of Olla, Merle Ezell and husband Billy of Calhoun. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, James Randall Simmons; sister, Jo Ann McDaniel. Funeral services will be held 10:00AM Friday, June 14, 2013 at Sikes Baptist Church with Reverend Kyle Peters officiating. Visitation will be Thursday 5:00PM until 9:00PM at the church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Southern Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA Published in The News Star on June 13, 2013

Elsor Alexander, 77 DELHI – Elsor Alexander, a farmer, died June 4. Services are noon Friday at Mount Mariah Baptist Church, Epps. Vistiation is 10 a.m. Friday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Mount Wade Cemetery, Monticello, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Jerry Benson, 52 DELHI – Jerry Benson died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery.

Eric D. Bonvillain, 32 Eric David Bonvillain of West Monroe, a floor installer, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Edward W. Cox, 65 CHATHAM – Edward Wayne Cox, a musician, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Concord Cemetery.

Clifton Douglas, 57 TALLULAH – Clifton Douglas, a laborer, died June 4. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery.

Bradrick Harris, 45 BASTROP – Bradrick Harris died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Roland Lilly, 74 Roland “Bill” Lilly of Monroe, a contractor, died Thursday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Dorothy V. Matthews, 89 OAK GROVE – Dorothy Vivian Matthews of Vidor, Texas, formerly of Epps, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Hope Baptist Church, Monticello. Visitation is 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

June T. Milby, 69 June Thomas Milby of West Monroe, an accountant, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Visitation is 1 p.m. Friday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roseawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Deborah Newell, 51 LAKE PROVIDENCE – Deborah Newell, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Reuben Oliver, 97 TALLULAH – Reuben Oliver, a farmer, died June 2. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery.

Charles H. Robert Sr., 76 Charles Harvey Robert Sr. of West Monroe, a maintenance supervisor, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Luna Assembly of God Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

James Williams, 55 BASTROP – James Williams, a carptener, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Arnold, Alma LaMerle: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Liberty Chapel Cemetery, Williana. Bullock Jr., J. C.: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Duncan, Lester: 2 p.m. Friday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Jackson, Inez: 3 p.m. Saturday, Greater One Christian Fellowship Church, Delhi. Johns, Vivian “Sissy” B.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Johnson, Betty Jean: 11 a.m. Saturday, Newlight Baptist Church, Wisner. Lee, Rubie Ward: 2 p.m. Saturday, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Doyline. Marshall Jr., Peter: 11 a.m. Saturday, Greater One Christian Fellowship Church, Delhi. Nobles, Russell: 10 a.m. Friday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Roberts, Willard: 2 p.m. Saturday, Lone Pine Baptist Church, Crowville. Rogers, John Everett: 10 a.m. Friday, Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Simmons, William James: 10 a.m. Friday, Sikes Baptist Church, Sikes. Southern, Levern: 2 p.m. Friday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Stevenson, L.C. “Bud”: 10 a.m. Friday, Quitman Baptist Church, Quitman.

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

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

Willis Thomas Colvin Willis Colvin, a home builder, was born on January 19, 1948 and passed away at home in Downsville on June 14, 2013 due to compounded health complications. Willis was born and raised in Dubach but lived all of his adult life in Downsville. He was preceded in death by his father and mother Paul Willis Colvin and Mary Lucille Colvin, father and mother in-law Otis and Esther Allen, brother-in-law James Lamar Tyner, infant newborn twin brother and sister, and son Alan Wayne Colvin. He is survived by his wife and soul mate Laverle Allen Colvin who was the gem of his life, sons Timmy Paul Colvin and wife Julie of Big Piney, Wyoming, Dave Allen Dalton and wife Rhonda of Downsville, and daughter Allison Ann Dalton of West Monroe. Grandchildren Finnon Flowers of West Monroe, Allen Michael Dalton of Downsville, Taylor Michele Dalton of Downsville, Katelyn Alexandra Dalton of Downsville, Ferrin Flowers of West Monroe, and Jack Johnson of West Monroe. Brothers Justin Colvin and wife Ruby of Farmerville, Keith Colvin of Omaha, Neb., sisters Nancy Colvin Tyner of Spring, Tx, Mary Lou Colvin Adams of Ft.Worth, Tx., and Maudreen Colvin Haller and husband Joe of Spring, Tx., numerous nieces and nephews and great grandchildren, all whom he loved and all who loved him. Willis was loved and respected by all that knew him. He spent his entire adult life in Union Parish but having built many homes during his career with Pardue Construction he had numerous friends and acquaintances in the surrounding area. Willis enjoyed many different hobbies over his lifetime, hunting, fishing, playing softball, farming, roping, playing music and cooking. And helping others. There are many people today who can recall his gatherings for boiling crawfish or a hog roast. A true tradesman and craftsman he left his mark on many people's lives in many different ways. Devout in his ethics and standards he served as a role model and mentor for his siblings, children, grand children, friends, and many others. He will be greatly missed but we will rejoin him in heaven when we all see God's Face. Pall bearers will be Timmy Colvin, Allen Dalton, Finnon Flowers, Gerald Flowers, Allen Michael Dalton, Andy Rhone, and Scott Tucker. Honorary pall bearers will be Bobby Haley, Ben Purdy, Sonny Patton, Butch Pardue, Kelly McCleod, and Bobby King. Visitation will be at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville on Sunday, June 16 from 12 noon until time of service, Funeral service will be held on Sunday June 16 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home at 2:00pm with Brian Halley officiating. Graveside service and burial will follow at Ruggs-Bluff Cemetery in Point. A request was made by Willis for dress casual, no ties. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, 7200 Desiard St, Monroe, LA (318) 343-2244 website: http://www.lbch.org/t12_support.htm The family wishes to thank Dr. Frank Sortor, Dr. Emile Barrow, Dr. Keith White, Dr. Steven Venters and St. Joseph's Hospice and staff. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, Louisiana Published in The News Star on June 16, 2013

Harry R.l Brinkley, 66 WINNFIELD – Harry Russell Brinkley, a petrochemical supervisor, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Calvary Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. Sunday until service time at the church. Burial is in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home.

Bradrick Harris, 45 BASTROP – Bradrick Harris died Monday. Arrrangements are incomplete under the drirection of Tennant Funeral Home.

Francis E. Jack, 69 Francis E. Jack of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Alma Kirksey, 89 Alma Kirksey of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

Annie Martin, 79 WINNSBORO – Annie Martin, a school custodian, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home. Sam McGhee, 64 Sam Joe McGhee of Monroe died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Deborah Newell, 51 LAKE PROVIDENCE – Deborah Newell, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church. Visitation is noon Tuesday until service time at the church. Burial will be at Gaither Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Darius Smith, 31 RAYVILLE – Darius Smith died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Melba Snow, 69 CHOUDRANT – Melbe Spillers Snow died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Bettye Thornhill, 78 WINNSBORO – Bettye Jane Davis Thornhill, a retired seamstress, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home.. Visitation os 5-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Chase Cemetery.

James Williams, 55 BASTROP – James Williams, a carpenter, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Benson, Jerry: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church, Delhi. Bullock Jr., J. C.: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Cox, Edward Wayne: 2 p.m. Sunday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Miller, Dana Hodges: 2 p.m. Sunday, Rosefield Cemetery, Baton Rouge. Self, Vernon Lee: 2 p.m. Sunday, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Wall, Ronnie David.: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Walnut Creek Baptist church, Diana, Texas

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

Brenda McKee Wheeler Funeral services for Brenda McKee Wheeler, 67, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, June 18, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Larry Hibbard will officiate. Interment will follow at Lapine Assembly of God Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Visitation will be Monday June 17, 2013 from 5:00 PM -8:00 PM. Brenda was born March 20, 1946 in Donaldson, LA and passed away June 16, 2013 in West Monroe. Brenda loved her family, liked to fish, hunt, dance, and sing karaoke. She was preceded in death by her parents, Una and Irving McKee; brother, Ruffin Gray; son, Dempsey and daughter, Mary Michelle Lewis. Brenda is survived by her husband, Grady Wheeler, Jr; daughters, Theresa L Goodner, Rita L Jarrett and husband James; sons, Richard J. Lewis, Mickey L. Lewis and fiancé Robin Fisher. Mrs. Wheeler had 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. One sister, Bonnie McKee Pickard along with 2 nieces and one nephew. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 17, 2013

Paul E. Davis Funeral services for Paul E. Davis, age 71, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, June 18, 2013 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Bro. Steve Wilkins officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Columbia Hill Cemetery. Paul was born January 26, 1942 to Ralph E. and Pauline Kayser Davis in Portsmouth, OH and he passed from this life on June 14, 2013 at Christus St. Joseph Assisted Living in Monroe. He was a member of Auburn Avenue Presbyterian in Monroe. He worked as a carpenter and was a retired building inspector. He was an avid outdoor sportsman to the max. He was preceded in death by his wife: Sandra Stotts Davis; son: Harold Forrest Davis; his parents. He is survived by two sons: John Davis and his wife Dawn of Dawsonville, GA; Jon Bodan and his wife Ann of Grayson, GA; daughter: Connie Langston and her husband Greg of Dawsonville, GA; two brothers: Ronald Davis and his wife Mary; Gerald Davis and his wife Colleen; sister: Janet Cook; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. You may send online condolences to the Davis family at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Geneva Academy in the name of Paul and Sandra Davis, 224 Auburn Avenue Monroe, LA 71201. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on June 17, 2013

Frances Johnson Garris Funeral services for Mrs. Frances Johnson Garris, 70, of Farmerville will be 11:00am Tuesday, June 18th at Beulah Baptist Church, Farmerville with Bro. Daneil Breithaupt and Bro. Tony Campanale officiating. Interment will be in Beulah Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mrs. Garris, a homemaker & retired bus driver for Union Parish Schools, passed away June 15, 2013. She was a member of Beulah Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Ray Garris, parents: R. E. & Clemmie Johnson and 1 sister, Pat Dendy. Left to cherish her memory are her 2 sons: Marty Garris & wife, Krista of Farmerville and Greg Garris & wife, Kelly of Ruston; 1 daughter: Loretta Garris Phillips & husband, Brandon of Farmerville; 3 brothers: Gary Johnson & wife, Debbie, Bobby Johnson & wife, Margaret and Terry Johnson & wife, T.K. all of Farmerville; 3 sisters: Vicki Brantley & husband, Donny, Marie Burroughs & husband, Dusty and Becky Johnson all of Farmerville; 4 grandchildren: Leanne Garris, Taylor Garris, Meagan Garris and Cooper Garris; 1 step grandchild: Kaylee Armstrong; several nieces & nephews and many friends. Pallbearers are Michael Johnson, Steven Johnson, Keith Johnson, Jamie Brantley, Brandon Brantley, Daniel Stokes, Kyle Stokes, Kendall Puckett, Josh Johnson and Cooper Garris. Honorary pallbearers are Randy Johnson, Eric Dendy and Wesley Carroll. Visitation will be 5:00pm-8:00pm Monday at Beulah Baptist Church, Farmerville. The family wishes to express special thanks to St. Joseph Hospice Care for their loving, attentive care of their loved one. Online messages for the family may be left at farrarfuneralhomeonline.com Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on June 17, 2013

Doria "Beth" Montgomery Myers Doria "Beth" Montgomery Myers, born in Monroe, Louisiana on April 30, 1930. She passed away on June 12, 2013 surrounded by loved ones. She was the first of three daughters born to Howard William Montgomery and Doris Weilenman Montgomery. Beth attended Quachita Parrish High School and later Graduated from Northeast Louisiana Junior College. She married Robert Ray Myers on March 1, 1952 in Pasadena, Texas. Beth worked as a legal secretary for Humble Oil prior to the birth of her children. She later worked for Transport Systems and then Allied Seabrook Bank, which became Wells Fargo Bank, in Seabrook until her retirement. Beth was a longtime member of Seabrook United Methodist Church, serving on many committees and volunteering in the church office for many years. Beth is survived by her children Robert Ray Myers Jr. and Laurie Myers Moorhead. Their spouses Jeannie Myers and Ben Moorhead, three grandchildren: Blake Lewis Moorhead, Katie Michelle Moorhead, Jeffrey Howard Myers and great grandchild Blaine Lewis Moorhead as well as many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her sister Lorna Montgomery Gentile. Beth is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years Robert Ray Myers, her sister Alice Howard Montgomery Sims, and her parents. A Memorial service celebrating Beth's life will take place at 1:00pm on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at Seabrook United Methodist Church, 3300 Lakeside Drive, Seabrook TX 77586. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the ministries of SUMC. Forest Park East Funeral Home - Cemetery Webster, TX Published in The News Star on June 17, 2013

Scott Thrower You can shed tears that he is gone, or you can smile because he lived, you can close your eyes and pray that he will come back, or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left. Your heart can be empty because you can't see him, or you can be full of the love that you shared, you can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember him and only that he is gone, or you can cherish his memory and let it live on. You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn back, or you can do what he would want; smile, open your eyes, love and go on. Scott passed away on Thursday June 14, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Dana Melancon Thrower; Sons Russell Thrower and Brayden Thrower; Parents, Bob and Joyce Thrower; Brothers, Daryl Thrower and Bobby Thrower and wife Michelle; Grandfather, Leon Baker; Mother and Father-in-law, Darlene and Jessie Guillot; Father-in-law, Charlie Melancon; Sisters-in-law, Chrissy Melancon, Laura Foret and husband Albert, Kelli Barrilleaux and husband Don; Brothers-in-law, Curt Melancon and wife Natalie and Todd Guillot and wife Missy; Numerous Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and by two people who were more than neighbors, more than best friends, Bill & Melissa Woodward. Scott is preceded in death by his Grandmother Nezzie Baker and Aunt Debbie Marler. Scott was 47 years old and a 1984 graduate of Broadmoor High School in Baton Rouge. He was a faithful employee of Williams Olefins in Geismar, Louisiana for 27 years. Scott loved his job and loved his co-workers even more. Scott never met a stranger and his smile would light up a room. Visiting will be at Ourso Funeral Home in Gonzales on Tuesday June 18, 2013 from 1pm until Memorial Services at 4pm, officiated by Pastor Todd Blount. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Brayden Michael Thrower College Fund at any Capital One Bank. Please offer your condolences to the family at www.oursofh.com. Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales, LA Published in The News Star from June 17 to June 18, 2013

Lillian L. May, 63 KILBOURNE – Lillian Louanne May, a self-employed beautician, died Saturday. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilbourne United Methodist Church in Kilbourne. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home in Oak Grove. Burial is in the Kilbourne Cemetery.

Melba Spillers Snow, 69 CHOUDRANT – Melba Spillers Snow died Saturday. Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Southside Baptist Church in Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Burial is in Longstraw Cemetery in Choudrant.

Danny G. Thornton, 67 Danny G. Thornton of West Monroe, retired from the Ouachita Parish School Board Maintenance Department, died Sunday. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial is in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Chatham.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Benson, Jerry: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church, Delhi. Bullock Jr., J. C.: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Newell, Deborah: 1 p.m. Tuesday, First Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Thornhill, Bettye Jane Davis: 11 a.m. Monday, Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Wall, Ronnie David: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Walnut Creek Baptist church, Diana, Texas

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

Alma Cantwell Kirksey Alma Cantwell Kirksey of West Monroe, LA died peacefully at Ridgecrest Community Center on Saturday afternoon, June 15, 2013. A devoted wife to Reverend Bill Kirksey, Sr. and adoring mother to her family, she will be greatly missed. Memorial Services will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, June 19, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with visitation from 9:30 A.M. until Service Time. Rev. Tom Lowe and Rev. Michael Stravato will be officiating. Interment will follow in Providence Memorial Cemetery in Winnsboro, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. On May 6, 1924 in Monticello, LA, Alma was born to Walter and Edna Cantwell, the fourth daughter of six children, all girls. Walter and Edna were farmers so Alma was raised on a farm in East Carroll Parish, where she met her husband, Billy Kirksey. The beautiful story was told many times of one afternoon, when six year old Alma was helping her teacher clean the schoolroom and was cleaning desk and found a love note from Billy Kirksey, written to her but crumpled and crammed in his desk. True, childhood sweethearts, the handsome couple, Alma Cantwell and Billy Kirksey married November 24, 1942. Their marriage union brought forth four children, (three daughters and a baby son). Alma then became known as "Mother" and a loving and devoted mother she was. All four children remember the warmth of their family home that they grew up in. Their home was always filled with wonderful smells from the kitchen, the scent of clean linens and the smell of a steam iron. There never was and never will be a Mother so proud of her four children. Mrs. Kirksey will be fondly remembered by many of her devotion to her husband and support of his ministry. Together, they founded Bethany Baptist Church in West Monroe in 1971 and although they retired in the late 90's, the fellowship remains today. A loving pastor's wife, she loved her position in the ministry. As a pastor's wife, she was always busy with counseling church members, preparing for incoming evangelists, planning weddings and baby showers and making sure that the church was always pristine. Alma is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Billy in 1997. She never ceased to talk of him and dream of their lived together. Alma Cantwell Kirksey is survived by her loving daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda Sue and L.J. Franz of New Orleans, Judy and Don Blair of Monroe, and Diane and David Diamond of Baton Rouge; her only son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Grace Kirksey of West Monroe; sister and brother-in-law, Gayle and Nolan Smith of West Monroe; twelve grandchildren, Jimmie Ray Ogden, Stacy Dans, David Michael Diamond, Heather Mora, Jeremy Diamond, Brian Diamond, Melissa Ary, Nick Diamond, Joe Kirksey, Sarah Kirksey, Zach Kirksey, and Anna Kirksey, and seventeen great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jimmie Ogden, Joe Kirksey, Zach Kirksey, David Michael Diamond, Jeremy Diamond, and Daniel Mora. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 18, 2013

Mona Anne Mecom Funeral services for Mrs. Mona Anne Mecom, 70, will be 10:00 am Wednesday June 19, 2013 at Our Lady of Fatima with Father Sebastion officiating. Visitation will be 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel of Griffin Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Burial will follow services at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home. Mrs. Mecom was born in Monroe, LA on August 21, 1942 to the union of Josephine and Phillip Ticheli and went to her heavenly home on June 16, 2013. She was a resident of Bossier City and a member of Our Lady of Fatima and a member of the choir at St. Matthews. Her hobbies included playing Bingo and her Bowling League. She adored spending time with her Family. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Willie Mecom of Bossier City, LA; Children, Kenneth Mecom and wife Vicki of Houston, TX; ; Carla DeBouver of Biloxi, MS; Sheila Parker and husband Lance of Bossier City, LA; siblings, Anna Marie Kelly of Monroe, LA; Anthony Ticheli of Monroe, LA; Jolene Wyatt of Stephens, AR; Diane Robertson of West Monroe, LA; Mary Bricker of Seymour, MO. Also survived by 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends. Pallbearers will be Bradley Hutto, Billy Joe Mecom, Albert Hernandez, Johnny Ray Impson Online Guestbook at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 18, 2013

Dorothy Lee Riser Russell Funeral services for Dorothy Lee Riser Russell, 87 of Monroe, LA will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Bro. Erby Burgess officiating. Interment will follow at Taylor Liberty Hill Cemetery near Farmerville, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Mrs. Russell was born of February 10, 1926 in Farmerville, LA and passed away on June 16, 2013 in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Russell is survived by husband, Clinton "Bubba" Russell and her son, Gene McGough and his wife, Carolyn. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Tuesday, June 18, 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 June 18, 2013

Ronald Edward Thompson Funeral services for Ronald Edward Thompson, 65 of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, June 19, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Lindel Stewart will officiate. Interment will follow at Wells Cemetery, West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Thompson was born March 14, 1948 in Monroe, LA and passed away June 17, 2013 in West Monroe. He was a heavy equipment operator for D&J Construction Company. He was honorably discharged after serving with the United States Army in the 101st Airborne Division and received 3 Bronze Service Stars. He was preceded in death by his parents, L.B. and Ruth Bickham Thompson; brothers, Monty Joe and James "Butch" Thompson. Mr. Thompson is survived by his wife, Renee Thompson; sons, Jeremy Thompson and wife Angie, Justin Colvin and wife Terra; daughters, Jessica Colvin, Jenna Smith and husband Matt and Janet Colvin; honorary son, Chris Scott; sister, Nina Thompson and 10 grandchildren. A special thanks to Brandy Rogers and the staff at Cornerstone Hospital. Visitation will be held Tuesday 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 June 18, 2013

Danny "Dump" Thornton Funeral services for Danny "Dump" Thornton, 67, will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, June 18, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Interment will follow at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Danny was born March 30, 1946 and passed away June 16, 2013. He is preceded in death by his mother Lenora Thornton and Daddy Herschel Thornton; brothers, Clell and Gerald Thornton. Danny is survived by his wife; Jean Thornton; 4 children; Kimberly and husband Jolly Jordan, Jay and wife Becky Stamper, Angela and husband Ronald Trim and Melinda Stamper; sisters, Nelda Hendrix and Norma Emory; brothers, Bo Thornton and Bud Thornton; 13 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Clay Trim, Randy Trim, Wesley Stamper, Chris Stamper, Derrick Clark and Ryan Clark. Honorary pallbearers will be Brian Lenard and Dustyn Guiff. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 18, 2013

Scott Thrower You can shed tears that he is gone, or you can smile because he lived, you can close your eyes and pray that he will come back, or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left. Your heart can be empty because you can't see him, or you can be full of the love that you shared, you can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember him and only that he is gone, or you can cherish his memory and let it live on. You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn back, or you can do what he would want; smile, open your eyes, love and go on. Scott passed away on Thursday June 14, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Dana Melancon Thrower; Sons Russell Thrower and Brayden Thrower; Parents, Bob and Joyce Thrower; Brothers, Daryl Thrower and Bobby Thrower and wife Michelle; Grandfather, Leon Baker; Mother and Father-in-law, Darlene and Jessie Guillot; Father-in-law, Charlie Melancon; Sisters-in-law, Chrissy Melancon, Laura Foret and husband Albert, Kelli Barrilleaux and husband Don; Brothers-in-law, Curt Melancon and wife Natalie and Todd Guillot and wife Missy; Numerous Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and by two people who were more than neighbors, more than best friends, Bill & Melissa Woodward. Scott is preceded in death by his Grandmother Nezzie Baker and Aunt Debbie Marler. Scott was 47 years old and a 1984 graduate of Broadmoor High School in Baton Rouge. He was a faithful employee of Williams Olefins in Geismar, Louisiana for 27 years. Scott loved his job and loved his co-workers even more. Scott never met a stranger and his smile would light up a room. Visiting will be at Ourso Funeral Home in Gonzales on Tuesday June 18, 2013 from 1pm until Memorial Services at 4pm, officiated by Pastor Todd Blount. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Brayden Michael Thrower College Fund at any Capital One Bank. Please offer your condolences to the family at www.oursofh.com. Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales, LA Published in The News Star from June 17 to June 18, 2013

Captain S. Blake, 88 CALVIN – Captain Smith Blake, a retired school bus driver, died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. Tuesday at Sanders Chapel Methodist Church. Visitation is 8 a.m. Tuesday at the church until service time. Burial will be in Blake Cemetery, Winnfield, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home.

Lillie Mae Dixon, 92 FARMERVILLE – Lillie Mae Dixon, a retired housekeeper for Union Council on Aging, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Fellowship Baptist Church, Spearsville. Private visitation only. Burial will be in be the church cemetery under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home.

Ester M. Freeman, 54 Ester Marie Freeman of Monroe, a cook, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.

Frances J. Garris, 70 FARMERVILLE – Frances Johnson Garris, a homemaker and retired bus driver for Union Parish Schools, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Beulah Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home.

Bradrick Harris, 45 BASTROP – Bradrick Harris died June 10. Services are noon Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery.

Harold L. Hickey, 86 WINNFIELD – Harold Lawrence Hickey, a retired nursing home administrator, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, Winnfield. Visitation is 8-9:45 a.m. Tuesday at Southern Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sardis Cemetery, Atlanta.

Joann A. Holloway 62 Joann Ann Holloway of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Johnnie C. Humphrey, 67 PICAYUNE, Miss. – Johnnie Calvin Humphrey, formerly of Delhi, an oil field engineer, died Friday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is 12:30 p.m. Saturday until service time. Sam Joe McGhee, 64 Sam Joe McGhee of Monroe died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Deborah Newell, 51 LAKE PROVIDENCE – Deborah Newell, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is noon Tuesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Gaither Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Claudie Mae Roach, 87 Claudie Mae Roach of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Ruth Ann Roush, 39 Ruth Ann Roush of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Patricia Scott, 59 Patricia Scott of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.

Darius Smith, 31 RAYVILLE – Darius Smith, a teacher, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. Wednesday at Tennant Funeral Home and 6-8 p.m. at Holly Ridge Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial will be in Holly Ridge Cemetery Rayville.

Annie K. Stewart, 82 WINNFIELD – Annie Kathleen Stewart, a retired nurses aide, died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. Tuesday at Southern Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m. Tuesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery, Dodson.

Dorothy Thames, 86 WISNER – Dorothy Thames died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Danny G. Thornton, 67 Danny G. Thornton of West Monroe, retired from the Ouachita Parish School Board Maintenance Department, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.

Minnie Ward, 69 MARION – Minnie Ward, a paint brush factory worker, died June 8. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Marion Baptist Church. Burial will be in County Line Baptist Church Cemetery, Spearsville, under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home, Farmerville.

James D. Washington, 63 RICHWOOD – James David Washington, a truck driver, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Richwood. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwod Memorial Gardens.

Brenda M. Wheeler, 67 Brenda McKee Wheeler of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lapine Assembly of God Church Cemetery.

James Williams, 55 BASTROP – James Williams, a carpenter, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED May, Lillian Louanne: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Kilbourne United Methodist Church, Kilbourne. Snow, Melba Spillers: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Southside Baptist Church, Ruston. Wall, Ronnie David: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Walnut Creek Baptist Church, Diana, Tex.

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

Mark A. Rosenzweig Mark A. "The Baby" Rosenzweig, owner of The Pest Management Company of Metairie, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2013, at the age of 52 after a brief illness. Survivors include his beloved wife of 26 years, Ellen Arceneaux Rosenzweig and cherished daughter Alexandra Hope Rosenzweig of Metairie, Louisiana; brother Mike Rosenzweig and wife Malancy of Monroe, Louisiana; brother Chuck Rosenzweig and husband Michael Dingley of Portland, Oregon; mother, Virginia Rosenzweig of Lake Providence, Louisiana; and numerous loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his loving father, Bernard H. "Bootsie" Rosenzweig. The Baby grew up in Lake Providence, Louisiana, graduated from its Briarfield Academy, and later received his degree from Louisiana Tech University. He was a lifelong outdoorsman and especially enjoyed hunting, fishing, and his time at the hunting camp. He was a longtime member of the St. Benilde Men's Club. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at St. Benilde Catholic Church, 1901 Division Street, Metairie, LA, on Friday, June 21, 2013 at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Patrick Wattigny officiating. Visitation will be held after the service in the St. Benilde Teen Center. Memorials may be made to St. Benilde's Men's Club, 1901 Division Street, Metairie, LA 70001, (504) 834-4980 or a favorite charity . LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements. The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home Metairie, LA Published in The News Star on June 19, 2013

Lib Shaver After a long and adventurous life, Lib died Sunday, June 16, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth M. Shaver; parents, Capt. and Mrs. Harry M. Williams, Sr.; brothers, Harry M. Williams, II, J. Steele Williams, and S. John Williams; sisters, Marie W. Woodward, Birch W. Bell, and Dorothy W. Corley, and nephews, Harry M. Williams, III, John M. Bell, Jr., and George H. Williams. Survivors include niece, Mary C. Michie; nephews, B.H. "Skip" Bell and his wife, Alice, and Ed Williams and son, Jim Williams; as well as numerous great nieces and nephews, and her longtime companion, Richard Poole, Sr. She was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church and a fifty year member of PEO. There will be a family inurnment at Hasley Cemetery on Friday, June 21, 2013 followed by visitation at 10:00 A.M. at Highland Presbyterian Church with Memorial Services to follow at 11:00 A.M, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to Highland Presbyterian Church, 1403 Wellerman Road, West Monroe, LA 71291. Online Registry / Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from June 19 to June 20, 2013

Darius Roshern Smith Funeral services for Darius Roshern Smith, 31, former City of Monroe employee, will be held at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Rayville, La, on Thursday, June 20, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. Darius is the son of Joyce Staten Smith, Supervisor, Richland Parish School System, and Althan H. Smith, retired educator (principal) of Richland Parish School System. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Allen and Essie B. Staten of Rayville, La, and paternal grandparents, John Henry and Katie Mae Smith of Utica, MS. Darius is a graduate of Mangham High School (class of 2000), Louisiana Tech University (2004), Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information System and Masters of Science Degree in Psychology, University of Phoenix, June 2013. Darius is survived by his parents, Joyce and Althan Smith, his sister and brother-in-law, Deldrick and Kevin Woods of Cedar Hill, TX and other relatives and friends. Tennant's Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on June 19, 2013

Charlotte Stinger Funeral services for Charlotte Stinger 63 of Columbia, LA will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, June 20, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Bro. Lindle Stewart will officiate. Interment will follow at Wiggins Family Cemetery Rayville, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Charlotte was born March 22, 1950 in Maplesville, AL. and passed away June 17, 2013 in Columbia, LA. She was the most loving and compassionate person, she never met a stranger. Her smile would always light up a room. Her love of her grand babies, family, friends, fishing and going to the casinos and bingo were well known. She was famous for her homemade biscuits and down home cooking. She touched the lives of many and will be truly missed. Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald "Buddy" Stinger her parents, John and Lucille Henderson and a grandchild, Kiely Madyson Best Charlotte is survived by her daughters, Anita Elliott and husband Buck and Wendy Best and husband D.J.; 6 brothers; Edward Henderson and wife Eunice, Larry Henderson and wife Bonnie, Willie Henderson and wife Kathy, Donald Henderson and wife Sylvia, Roger Henderson and wife Shelley and Joe Henderson and wife Sherrie; 4 sisters; Marie Hair and husband Henry, Margie Carter , Juanita White and husband Mike, Jo Nell Pomponi and husband Tony; 6 grandchildren, Railyn, Shelby, Tucker and Weston Elliott, Nicolas and Addison Best and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers will be her brothers Edward Henderson, Larry Henderson, Donald Henderson, Willie Henderson, Roger Henderson and Joe Henderson Honorary pallbearers will be her nephews. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society . Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 19, 2013

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

Christopher James Barbara Funeral services for Christopher James Barbara, 30, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 21, 2013, in the worship center of Cedar Crest Baptist Church, 3233 Arkansas Rd, West Monroe, LA. Dr. Greg Clark will officiate. Christopher went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ suddenly on June 15, 2013. He was born in Monroe, LA on June 13, 1983. He graduated from West Monroe High School in 2003. Christopher is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Leigh Etta Wade Barbara and Billy Rhodes Barbara; his maternal grandparents, James Lum Bloomer, Jr., and Vera Werfelman Bloomer; and his beloved great uncle "Papaw" Aaron Wade. Survivors include his precious daughter, Briley Alexis Keith; his parents, Stephen and Lynn Barbara; his sister and brother-in-law, Stephanie and Todd Hilton; his niece, Audrey Claire and nephew, Noah; and his beloved great aunt "Mamaw" Katy Wade. Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 8:00p.m. Thursday, June 20, 2013 at Cedar Crest Baptist Church under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cedar Crest Baptist Youth Ministry. Online Guestbook www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 20, 2013

Hollie Leigh Woods Boyles Hollie Leigh Woods Boyles, 52, died Sunday, June 16, 2013, while assisting a stranded motorist. The Savannah native was a devoted wife and mother. The homemaker was a member of Cana Baptist Church in Burleson and a 1979 graduate of Savannah Christian Prep School. She was a cancer survivor. She was preceded in death by her father, William Henry "Hank" Woods, Sr; brother, William Henry "Chip" Woods, Jr.; and niece, Kaylee Mae Hinely. Survivors include her husband, Eric D. Boyles of Burleson, TX; daughter, Marguerite Elizabeth "Maggie" Boyles of Lincoln, NE; mother, Margurite Collins Woods of Midway, GA; brother, Wesley Warren Woods, Sr. of Savannah; nieces and nephews, Taylor Watson Woods, Erin R. Hinely, Konnor and Kooper Hinely, Wesley Warren Woods, Jr., Holly Renee Hutson, Cristy R. Clifton, and Joachim Franklin "Aki" Boyles. Visitation: 6:00pm - 8:00 pm Friday, June 21, 2013 in the funeral home. Funeral Service: 11:00 am Saturday, June 22, 2013 at First Baptist Church of Springfield. Interment: Union Cemetery. Remembrances: First Baptist Church of Springfield, 1435 Hwy 119 N., Springfield, GA 31329 Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home Effingham Chapel, Rincon, GA Published in The News Star on June 20, 2013

Shelby Madeline Boyles Shelby Madeline Boyles, 21, died Sunday, June 16, 2013, while assisting a stranded motorist. The Savannah native was a senior at University of Louisiana at Monroe, School of Nursing and a registered CNA. Shelby was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bastrop, LA, where she was active in missions. She was preceded in death by her uncle, William Henry "Chip" Woods, Jr.; grandfathers, William Henry "Hank" Woods, Sr. and Franklin A. Boyles, Sr.; aunt, Christina Boyles; and cousin, Kaylee Mae Hinely. Survivors include her father, Eric D. Boyles of Burleson, TX; sister, Marguerite Elizabeth "Maggie" Boyles of Lincoln, NE; grandmothers, Margurite Collins Woods of Midway, GA and Mary D. Boyles of Springfield; uncles, Wesley Warren Woods, Sr. of Savannah, Franklin A. Boyles, Jr. (Cynthia) of Marysville, TN; aunts, Sharon Hutson (Matt) of Rincon and Janice Watson Woods of Savannah; and cousins, Taylor Watson Woods, Erin R. Hinely, Konnor and Kooper Hinely, Wesley Warren Woods, Jr., Holly Renee Hutson, Cristy R. Clifton, and Joachim Franklin "Aki" Boyles. Visitation: 6:00 - 8:00 pm Friday, June 21, 2013 in the funeral home. Funeral Service: 11:00 am Saturday, June 22, 2013 at First Baptist Church of Springfield. Interment: Union Cemetery. Remembrances: First Baptist Church of Springfield, 1435 Hwy 119 N., Springfield, GA 31329 Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home Effingham Chapel Rincon, GA Published in The News Star on June 20, 2013

Gerald Heath Funeral Services for Gerald Heath, 56, of West Monroe, LA will be held 2:00 P.M. Friday, June 21, 2013 at White's Ferry Road Church of Christ in West Monroe, LA with Paul Stephens and Steve Idom officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Calhoun, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Gerald Heath was born September 12, 1956 and passed away on June 19, 2013. He loved and enjoyed being the Chairman Fund Raiser at Camp Ch-Yo-Ca. He was a man of God and loved his family. Gerald was a member of White's Ferry Road Church of Christ in West Monroe, LA. His passion was his grandchildren and being a loving husband, father, and papaw. Mr. Heath was an outdoors man and loved to hunt and fish. He is preceded in death by his mother, Nellie Mae Bradshaw Heath. Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Arabella B. Heath of West Monroe, LA; children, Jarrod Heath and wife, Gena of Bossier City, LA and Brandon Heath and wife, Treva of Shreveport, LA; father, Leon Heath; brothers, Gary Heath and wife, Lynn, Neal Heath and wife, Karen, and Bruce Heath and wife, Kim; sister, Freida Bastoe and husband, Ricky; grandchildren, Cole Leon Heath and Mallory Brooke Heath, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Gary Heath, Bruce Heath, Neal Heath, Phil Giger, Mike Weatherford, and Jerry Powell. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jake and Zac Stephens, Jack Cornett, Scott Caldwell, Ricky Bastoe, and Mike Traxler. Visitation will be held 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. Thursday, June 20, 2013 at White's Ferry Road Church of Christ in West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to Camp Ch-Yo-Ca or White's Ferry Road Church of Christ. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 20, 2013

Mamie Jean Meador Howard Funeral services for Mamie Jean Meador Howard, 86, of West Monroe, LA will be at 11:00 AM June 20, 2013, at the White's Ferry Road Church of Christ. Officiating will be Mike Kellett and Mac Owen. Visitation will be at 9:30 AM at the church. Interment will follow at Rocky Branch Cemetery under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Jean Howard was born in Arkadelphia, Arkansas on January 31, 1927 and passed away on June 18, 2013. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Alton Hardy Howard on October 29, 2006, her parents Ben and Willie Meador, her sister, Carolyn Ragland, and her brothers, Clyde and Bud. She leaves a legacy of love behind with her sister, Dorothy Carter; her son, John Howard and his wife Chrys; daughters, Mary Howard Owen and her husband Mac and Janice Howard Owen and her husband David; her grandchildren: Korie Robertson and her husband Willie, Ryan Howard, Ashley Nelson and her husband Jay, Heath Arthur and his wife Carmen, Cherry Hudnall and her husband Josh, Callie Washer and her husband Jacob, Jenna Tyner and her husband Drew, John-David Owen and his wife Alyson and twenty-three great-grandchildren: Rebecca, John Luke, Sadie, Will, Bella, Macy, Ally, Maddox, Asa, Aslyn, Aevin, Caroline, Gannon, Anna Kate, Jett, Owen, Rex, Solomon, Silar, Sayla-Jewell, Summit, Stella and Kenzie. Jean was an active member of the White's Ferry Road Church of Christ. Everyone who knew her thought of her as a quiet servant for God and a prayer warrior. Jean was always ready with a homemade pound cake in hand to visit people in nursing homes and share scripture with them. Many of you who are reading this were probably recruited at one time to go with her. Each of her grandchildren had the honor of joining her and sharing her love and joy to others. Jean was the queen of "Sunday Dinners" where pot roast, rice and gravy, purple hull peas, rolls and sweet tea were standard fare. If you were new to White's Ferry Road Church, you could be sure you would get an invite to her home. She never had a harsh word to say about anybody. She was always ready to encourage anyone, especially if they were at a low period in their life. She never wanted to miss Celebrate Recovery or Heart to Home ministries. She will be remembered by her "Forever Family" as a faithful servant of God and an amazingly loyal wife, mother and mamaw to her family. Jean and Alton worked side by side in this life for 57 years. Their life and legacy will live on in the many great works they began. Pallbearers will be Heath Arthur, Ryan Howard, Josh Hudnall, John-David Owen, Drew Tyner, Joe Owen, Willie Robertson. Honorary pallbearers are Charles Bozeman, Jimmy Davis, Lloyd Williams, Tommy Powell, Randy Stinson, and the White's Ferry Road Elders. The family wants to say a special thanks to Judy Kilcrease for loving and caring for our mother daily for the past 6 years. Memorial donations may be made to World Radio or the White's Ferry Road Church of Christ. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 20, 2013

John Jeffery Pruett Funeral Services for John Jeffery Pruett, 60, of West Monroe, LA will be held 10:30 A.M. Friday, June 21, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Mark Elliott, Sr. officiating. Interment will follow in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens Cemetery, West Monroe, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. John Jeffery Pruett was born November 24, 1952 in Clinton, MS and passed away on June 18, 2013 in Monroe, LA. He was a member of the Farmerville Church of Christ. Survivors include his son, John Jeffery Pruett, II and wife, Brandy L. Pruett; grandchildren, Christopher J. Smith, Jr. and Allyson Ray Smith; parents, John H. Pruett, Jr. and Lucille Pruett; sister, Laurie Scott; brothers, Andrew Pruett and John H. Pruett, III, and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Thursday, June 20, 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 June 20, 2013

Ruby P. McLarrin Reid Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby P. McLarrin Reid, age 94, of Bastrop, LA are scheduled for 2:00 PM Friday, June 21, 2013 in the chapel of Golden Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Bonita Road Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 20, 2013 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Golden Funeral Home. Mrs. Reid, a resident of Cherry Ridge Guest Care in Bastrop, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2013. She was a member of Bonita Road Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her father, John Lackey; mother, Lizzie James Lackey; brother, Buddy Lackey; sister, Rachel Ashcraft; first husband and father of her children, Tom McLarrin; second husband, Everett Reid; son-in-laws, Ralph Price, Harry Ball; daughter-in-laws, Carolyn McLarrin, Charlotte McLarrin; four grandchildren, David McLarrin, Scottie McLarrin, Ricky Price, and Glynis Dean McLarrin, Jr. Mrs. Reid is survived by her daughter, Wilma Ball of Bastrop, LA; five sons, Edgar McLarrin of Bastrop, LA, Glynis McLarrin and wife Barbara of Magnolia, TX, Randle McLarrin and wife Linda of Oak Grove, LA, Kenneth McLarrin and wife Mary of Bastrop, LA, Rayburn McLarrin and wife Anita of Oak Grove, LA; 34 grandchildren; 45 great grandchildren; and numerous great great grandchildren. Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Published in The News Star on June 20, 2013

Lib Shaver After a long and adventurous life, Lib died Sunday, June 16, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth M. Shaver; parents, Capt. and Mrs. Harry M. Williams, Sr.; brothers, Harry M. Williams, II, J. Steele Williams, and S. John Williams; sisters, Marie W. Woodward, Birch W. Bell, and Dorothy W. Corley, and nephews, Harry M. Williams, III, John M. Bell, Jr., and George H. Williams. Survivors include niece, Mary C. Michie; nephews, B.H. "Skip" Bell and his wife, Alice, and Ed Williams and son, Jim Williams; as well as numerous great nieces and nephews, and her longtime companion, Richard Poole, Sr. She was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church and a fifty year member of PEO. There will be a family inurnment at Hasley Cemetery on Friday, June 21, 2013 followed by visitation at 10:00 A.M. at Highland Presbyterian Church with Memorial Services to follow at 11:00 A.M, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to Highland Presbyterian Church, 1403 Wellerman Road, West Monroe, LA 71291. Online Registry / Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from June 19 to June 20, 2013

Funeral services for Bobbie "Nell" Scarborough Smith, age 74, of Ruston will be held 11:00 AM Friday, June 21, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Interment will follow at Vienna Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Mrs. Smith was born August 3, 1938 and passed away June 18, 2013. She is survived by her husband: James A. Smith; children: Kenneth D. Smith (Connie); Cynthia T. Frazier (Michael), and Michael L. Smith (Randa) grandchildren: Floyd A. Knox, Bridgett N. Ledford Poole, Leslie N. Smith Womack, Kammi M. Smith, Kristen D. Wright, Kayla Wright, Chelsea J. Sanders McGurk, Charles Griffith, Shane Smith and Zach Smith; sisters: June Murphy (Robert), Trudy Bishop and Eloise Smith; 9 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, and nephews. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to service time (11:00AM) on Friday, June 21, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on June 20, 2013

Ruth Maurine Gunn Smith Funeral services for Ruth Maurine Gunn Smith, age 80 of Grayson, LA will be held at 10 AM Thursday, June 20, 2013 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Randy Bureaux officiating. Interment will follow at Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson, LA. Mrs. Smith was born in Hebert, LA on October 16, 1932 to the union of her parents; Mac Neil and Cornelius Irene Johnson Gunn and passed from this life on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at West Monroe Guest House in West Monroe, LA. She was a homemaker and member of Grayson Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Deborah Irene Smith; sister, Barbara Stapleton and brothers: Herman Gunn, M.C. Gunn, Bailey Gunn and Arvil Gunn. Survivors include her beloved husband of 63 years; Malvin "Buddy" Malcolm Smith, Sr.; daughter, Karen Bellah and husband, Ron; son, Malvin Malcolm Smith, Jr.; sisters: Ethel Mott, Nadine Wachowski, Juanita Griffin and Francis Wylie; grandchildren: Candi Walls (Robert), Stanley Bellah (Shanda), Bear Smith (Sheri), Michael Bellah, Matthew Smith (Anna), Mollie Johnson (Leigh) and Mandi Johnston (Mitch) and great-grandchildren: Josef and Jaden Walls, Madison Smith, Kaitlyn and Hailey Smith, Connor, Blakeley, Seth and Waylon Bellah. Pallbearers will be Stanley Bellah, Michael Bellah, Bear Smith, Matthew Smith, Leigh Johnson, Mitch Johnston and Robert Walls. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on June 20, 2013

Carleigh G. Amendolia, infant Carleigh Grace Amendolia, the infant daughter of Brandi Temple and Anthony Amendolia, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Floyd Baker, 54 BATON ROUGE – Floyd Baker, a farmer, died June 14. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Friday at Stonewall Cemetery, Newellton. Burial will be in Stonewall Cemetery, under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Christopher J. Barbara, 30 Christopher James Barbara of West Monroe died June 15. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Friday at Cedar Crest Baptist Churche. Arrangements are under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home.

Samuel Branch, 76 Samuel Branch of Monroe, a business owner, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m. Monday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Ballard Cemetery.

Patricia Carroll, 47 TALLULAH – Patricia Carroll, a homemaker, died June 11. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant Grove No. 1 Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery.

Keith D. Chamblin, 58 Keith Drummond Chamblin of Monroe died Friday. Memorial services are 3-5 p.m. Saturday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

LaDonna M. Eppinette, 59 BASTROP – LaDonna Marie Eppinette, a retired CNA, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at New Life Church of God, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mer Rouge Cemetery.

Jay E. Flynn, 73 OAK RIDGE – Jay E. Flynn, a lineman, died Wednesday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Oak Ridge United Methodist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Gerald Heath, 56 Gerald Heath of West Monroe, a chairman fund raiser, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Joann Holloway, 61 Joann Holloway of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Union Baptist Church, Sondheimer. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Henderson Project Cemetery, Sondheimer.

Emma L. Hudson, 60 BASTROP – Emma Lou Hudson, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Causey Cemetery.

Erma R. Johnson, 91 RUSTON – Erma R. Johnson, formerly of Delhi, a retired beauty pageant judge, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is noon Monday until service time. Burial will be in Faith Memorial Park Cemetery.

Jane A. Lancaster, 78 FERRIDAY – Jane A. Lancaster died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Young’s Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. The Rev.

Bobby O'Fallon, 74 BASTROP – The Rev. Bobby O’Fallon, a minister and retired farmer, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Pine Grove Church of God. Visitation is 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Stevenson Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home.

Darlene W. Parkman, 54 RUSTON – Darlene Willoughby Parkman, a manager at Sherwin Williams, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Cook Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in The Garden of Memories Cemetery, Minden, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Howard Patton, 85 Howard Patton of West Monroe, a retired engineer, died Thursday. Arrangements are under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home.

George R. Pipes, 71 RUSTON – George R. Pipes, a certified welder, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Douglas United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Douglas Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Cindy Posey, 55 FORT NECESSITY – Cindy Posey, a personal care assistant, died Wednesday. Services are 9 a.m. Saturday at Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Necessity Baptist Church Cemetery.

John J. Pruett, 60 John Jeffery Pruett of West Monroe, a business owner, died Tuesday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Kilpatrick’s Serenity Gardens Cemetery.

Lee Faith Ray, 78 WINNFIELD – Lee Faith Ray, a log truck driver, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Southern Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Garden of Memories.

Beatrice Reeves, 89 Beatrice Reeves of West Monroe, a health care sitter, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Esta B. Standifer, 94 OAK GROVE – Esta B. Standifer, a retired clerk, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturda`y at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery.

Robert M. Whitney, 50 DELHI – Robert Maxwell Whitney, a welder’s helper, died Monday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Walnut Grove Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Robert Willis, 63 NEWELLTON – Robert Willis, a laborer, died June 14. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Newellton Chapel Baptist Church. Wake is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Natchez National Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Briggs, Mary Lee : 11 a.m. Saturday, Union Hill Baptist Church, Monroe. Brown, Mattie Virginia : 11 a.m. Saturday, Parkview Church of Christ, Monroe. Coor, John R. : 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Joseph Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Freeman, Ester Marie : 3 p.m. Saturday, Zion Spring Baptist Church, Monroe. Harris, Bradrick: noon Saturday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Bastrop. Hill, Lynn: 1 p.m. Monday, Green Grove Baptist Church, Bonita. Humphrey, Johnnie Calvin: 2 p.m. Saturday, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Laing, Harlan Gene: 10 a.m. Friday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. McGhee, Sam Joe : 11 a.m. Sunday, Church of the Living God, Monroe. Scott, Patricia Ann: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mercy Seat Baptist Church, Ferriday. Smith, Bobbie “Nell” Scarborough: 11 a.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Washington, James David: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Richwood. Williams, James: 11 a.m. Friday, St. Timothy Baptist Church, Bastrop. Wilson, Ethel: 1 p.m. Saturday, William Drive Church of Christ, Bastrop.

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

Juanita Gill Allen Funeral services for Mrs. , 82, of Archibald will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 22, 2013, at First Baptist Church of Archibald with the Rev. Pat Lofton and the Rev. John Cleveland officiating. Interment at Gwin Cemetery in Mangham will follow. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Friday at the First Baptist Church of Archibald under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Nita passed away in St. Francis Hospital on Thursday, June 20, 2013 after a brief illness. Nita was born in Archibald, LA and attended Archibald Elementary and Mangham High School. After her marriage she moved to Miami, FL where she and her husband Burdis Reese Allen lived several years prior to returning to Archibald and starting Allen Construction Company. She was first and foremost a devoted wife and mother. Nita managed the United Dollar Store in Rayville and after her retirement spent many years working with her family at the Bend of the River Restaurant. Nita loved gardening and particularly her roses however; she was unparalleled in her baking skills as many family members and friends can readily attest. She was active in the Richland Parish DMA, the Franklin Parish Piecemakers Quilting Club and a member of the First Baptist Church of Archibald where she spent many years serving on the benevolence committee. Mrs. Allen was preceded in death by her parents, Dewey Newton Gill and Annie Rushing Gill; her husband, Burdis Reese Allen; her sisters Faye Elaine Bowman and husband James; Julia Anna Finley and husband Billy; two sisters-in-law, Ruth Hutson Allen and Inez Chambliss Allen. She is survived by a daughter, Pamela Darlene Wood and husband Harry Russell; two sons, Gordon Vincent Allen and wife Elizabeth Ann Searcy; Brian Reese Allen and wife Christine Smith; five granddaughters, Michelle Renee Allen Bell and husband Randy; Angel Pam Allen Blakney and husband Grant; Tamara Nicole Wood LaCroix and husband, Jarrod; Emily Allen Wood Barnes and husband Justin; and Taylor Grace Allen; three grandsons, Douglas Russell Wood and wife Kaycee; Timothy Gordon Allen and wife Lindsey; Bradley Reese Allen and wife Carrie. Other survivors include; fifteen great grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Dean Odom and husband Calvin; two brothers-in-law, Luther Allen and Huey Allen and a host of nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials are made to the First Baptist Church of Archibald or the charity of choice . Pallbearers are grandsons, Douglas Wood, Timothy Allen, Bradley Allen, Randy Bell, Grant Blakney, Jarrod LaCroix, and Justin Barnes. To leave condolences for the family go to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on June 21, 2013

Juanita Gill Allen Funeral services for Mrs. , 82, of Archibald will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 22, 2013, at First Baptist Church of Archibald with the Rev. Pat Lofton and the Rev. John Cleveland officiating. Interment at Gwin Cemetery in Mangham will follow. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Friday at the First Baptist Church of Archibald under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Nita passed away in St. Francis Hospital on Thursday, June 20, 2013 after a brief illness. Nita was born in Archibald, LA and attended Archibald Elementary and Mangham High School. After her marriage she moved to Miami, FL where she and her husband Burdis Reese Allen lived several years prior to returning to Archibald and starting Allen Construction Company. She was first and foremost a devoted wife and mother. Nita managed the United Dollar Store in Rayville and after her retirement spent many years working with her family at the Bend of the River Restaurant. Nita loved gardening and particularly her roses however; she was unparalleled in her baking skills as many family members and friends can readily attest. She was active in the Richland Parish DMA, the Franklin Parish Piecemakers Quilting Club and a member of the First Baptist Church of Archibald where she spent many years serving on the benevolence committee. Mrs. Allen was preceded in death by her parents, Dewey Newton Gill and Annie Rushing Gill; her husband, Burdis Reese Allen; her sisters Faye Elaine Bowman and husband James; Julia Anna Finley and husband Billy; two sisters-in-law, Ruth Hutson Allen and Inez Chambliss Allen. She is survived by a daughter, Pamela Darlene Wood and husband Harry Russell; two sons, Gordon Vincent Allen and wife Elizabeth Ann Searcy; Brian Reese Allen and wife Christine Smith; five granddaughters, Michelle Renee Allen Bell and husband Randy; Angel Pam Allen Blakney and husband Grant; Tamara Nicole Wood LaCroix and husband, Jarrod; Emily Allen Wood Barnes and husband Justin; and Taylor Grace Allen; three grandsons, Douglas Russell Wood and wife Kaycee; Timothy Gordon Allen and wife Lindsey; Bradley Reese Allen and wife Carrie. Other survivors include; fifteen great grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Dean Odom and husband Calvin; two brothers-in-law, Luther Allen and Huey Allen and a host of nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials are made to the First Baptist Church of Archibald or the charity of choice . Pallbearers are grandsons, Douglas Wood, Timothy Allen, Bradley Allen, Randy Bell, Grant Blakney, Jarrod LaCroix, and Justin Barnes. To leave condolences for the family go to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on June 21, 2013

Roy Dale Kenworthy Funeral services for Roy Dale Kenworthy, age 51, of Columbia, will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday June 22, 2013 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Bro. Jimmy Goodman officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Old Bethel Cemetery in Clarks. Roy was born July 17, 1961 to Billy Wayne and Betty Jordan Kenworthy in Columbia and he passed from this life on June 19, 2013. He loved drag racing, bass fishing and he loved his job as a pipeliner. He was preceded in death by his father: Billy Wayne Kenworthy. Survivors include his special friend: Jan Hatten; his wife: Debbie Sharp Kenworthy; two sons: Zachary Aaron Kenworthy of Kelly; Royce Allen Baum and his wife Jona of Huntsville, TX; three daughters: Jennifer Buckalew Ramsey and her husband "Pee Wee" of Kelly; Crystal Buckalew of Clarks; Morgan Kenworthy and her fiance Joseph Lachney of Gilbert; mother: Betty Elaine Kenworthy; brother: Charles Wayne Kenworthy and his wife Debbie of Hebert; Betty Ann Foy and her husband John of Clarks; grandchildren: Kenneth D. Buckalew, Samuel J. Ramsey, Jr., Daniel Kade Ramsey, all of Kelly, Kayla Ann Baum all of Huntsville, TX; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be A.B. Strange, Bobby Pardue, Billy Ray McNemar, Bill Sharp, Craig Hatten, Thomas Parker, and Sloan Kenworthy. The family would like to thank M.D. Anderson out of Houston for their wonderful help and support. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on June 21, 2013

Mary O. Reljac Funeral Services for Mary O. Reljac, 81 of Winnsboro, will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 22 at Saint Mary's Catholic Church in Winnsboro with Father James Nellikunnel officiating. Interment will follow in Myrtle Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Reljac was a homemaker and passed away on June 19, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Adam S. Reljac and son, George Alan Payne. She is survived by daughter, Linda Konert and husband Jim of St. Louis, Missouri, 5 grandchildren, Christee Evans and husband Matt, Steven Konert, Pamela Cantrell and husband Eugene, Craig Payne, and Cory Payne, great-grandchildren, Kyle and Hannah Walker and Blake and Grant Evans, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, June 21st at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro, with a Rosary Service at 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saint Mary's Catholic Church--Winnsboro, LA Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on June 21, 2013

See June 20, 2013 for previous obits and short obits. They are the same for today.

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

Mrs. Juanita "Nita" Gill Allen Funeral services for Mrs. Juanita "Nita" Gill Allen, 82, of Archibald will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 22, 2013, at First Baptist Church of Archibald with the Rev. Pat Lofton and the Rev. John Cleveland officiating. Interment at Gwin Cemetery in Mangham will follow. Nita passed away in St. Francis Hospital on Thursday, June 20, 2013 after a brief illness. Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on June 22, 2013

Mildred Roberts Barkley Funeral services for Mrs. Mildred Roberts Barkley, 86, of Downsville will be 2:00pm Sunday at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, Downsville with Bro. Robbie Robertson & Bro. C. C. Bayles officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Ararat Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mrs. Barkley, a homemaker, passed away June 20, 2013. She supported her husband of 67 years when he was called into the ministry and was a member of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by daughter, Louise Barkley Pace; granddaughter, Phyllis Aulds; grandson, Trey Aulds and 2 brothers: Milton Roberts and George Roberts. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 67 years, Rev. David Barkley; 4 daughters: Vicki Sullivan & husband, Hardy; Carrie Barkley; Audrey Thomas & husband, John; Kathy Coates & husband, Kenny; 2 sons: George David (Scooter) Barkley and Joey Barkley & wife, Teri; grandchildren: Linda Foster, Kevin Barkley, Rainie Church, Jason Thomas, Robin Pace, David Pace, Lydia Schwind, Brad Barkley, Jonathan Barkley, Denise Stern and Scooter Barkley; 17 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Pallbearers will be the grandsons. Visitation is 5-8pm Saturday at Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville. Online messages for the family may be left at farrarfuneralhomeonline.com Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on June 22, 2013

Phyllis O'Banion Farmer Phyllis O'Banion Farmer, formerly of Monroe, Louisiana, passed away unexpectedly on June 19, 2013 at the home of her daughter in Jackson, Ohio. She was born in Connersville, Indiana September 5, 1924 to the late Opal and Irvin Martindale. She graduated from Connersville High School in 1942. She worked for the GC Murphy Company until her retirement in 1987 and was a member of the Graceminister Presbyterian Church in Monroe. Survivors include three daughters, Dorajo (Jim) Rusincovitch of Port Clinton, OH, Barbara (Mike) Mullins of Jackson, OH and Sandra (John) Pappas of Jackson, OH; one son, Dale (Jane) O'Banion of Austin, TX; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Known for her spirit and generosity, she was an active volunteer in the Monroe community. She loved her family, her friends and life in general. She is dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Lewis-Gillum Funeral Home of Jackson Jackson, OH Published in The News Star from June 21 to June 23, 2013

Erma Louise Razer Johnson Erma Louise Razer Johnson died June 18, 2013 in Ruston, LA. "Miss Lou," as she was known to many, was born in Alsatia, LA on August 6, 1921, the daughter of Thomas Vacel Razer and Ella Rosemond Razer. She was a past member of the Miss America Beauty Pageant Board of Executive Directors and judged in 46 state-level pageants, selecting a number of winners that went on to become Miss America or finalists. She was the life-long mistress of Homestead Plantation in Transylvania, LA and was an accomplished prize-winning artist. She was preceded in death by husbands Jack G. Shaffer, Russel C. Fleeman, and Myatt B. Johnson. Survivors include a son, Jack Dale Shaffer and wife Terry of Baton Rouge; grandson William Russel Shaffer and wife Michele of Baton Rouge; granddaughter Juanita Louise Shaffer of Baton Rouge; great-granddaughter Julia Patience Shaffer of Baton Rouge; nephew T.V. Razer and wife Cindy of Ruston; niece Carla Manzini and husband Richard of Greensboro, PA; niece Jennifer Ann Razer of Ponce Inlet, FL; and niece Marsha Ballard and husband Dr. Richard I. Ballard, Ruston. A special thanks is given to care-giver Henrietta Thompson. Pallbearers will be William Wade Burton, James Greg Johnson, William Bradley Johnson, Chris Antho ny Johnson, Thomas Vacel Razer, and William Russel Shaffer. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Richard I. Ballard, George Fox, David Harvey, and all the members of the Sandy Creek Rod and Gun Club. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 24 at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi, LA, with visitation from noon Monday until services. Interment will be at Faith Memorial Park in Delhi. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity . 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 from June 22 to June 24, 2013

Pamela Jean Owens Pamela Jean Owens, age 53 of Bossier City, Louisiana passed to her heavenly home on June 20, 2013. She brought light and joy to many as she struggled through lifelong handicaps and adversities. Pam was a special blessing as her precious presence gave untold inspiration to family, friends, and caretakers to better appreciate the blessings and opportunities which life offers to most. Survivors include her mother, Betty Jean Owens of Farmerville; brother, Rick Owens and wife Joy of Farmerville; sister, Kay Owens of Farmerville; nephew, Shannon Buendtner of Jemison, Alabama, and four great nephews. She is preceded in death by her father, Billy Joe Owens. Pam was God's special child and will be greatly missed by her family and caregivers who rejoice that she has now found eternal comfort and peace. Visitation will be 1:00-2:00P.M. Saturday at Farrar Funeral Home with services beginning at 2:00P.M. Graveside service will immediately follow at Farmerville City Cemetery with Pastor Chris Witt officiating. Pallbearers include Mike Ludwig, Rex Cobb, John Preaus and Jimmy Rosson. Honorary pallbearer is Jeff Aycock. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville. Online messages for the family may be left at farrarfuneralhomeonline.com Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on June 22, 2013

Mrs. Beatrice Reeves Funeral services for Mrs. Beatrice Reeves, 88, of West Monroe are Saturday, June 22, 2013, at 2:00PM in the Chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with Rev. Art Beebe and Rev. Jimmy Masters officiating. Interment follows in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA, under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Born September 10, 1924, in Franklin Parish, LA, she passed away Thursday, June 20, 2013, in West Monroe. A retired health care sitter, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ted V. Reeves, in 1986. Survivors include a son, Herbert Thornton, a daughter, Mary Tedeton, a daughter, Juanita Wooten, and a son, Hubert "Butch" Reeves; 12 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and 6 great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jared Reeves, Clint Reeves, Dillon Reeves, Terry Joe Burch, Billy Landrum and Timothy Pettis. Send online condolences to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 22, 2013

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

Charlie Boies Charlie Boies, beloved father, grandfather, and husband, 74, of Franktown passed away May 7 after a brief illness. Memorial Graveside Service will be held at Gwin Cemetery in Mangham, LA on July 4th, at 6PM. A Mangham, LA native, Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Reese Cuthbert and Annie Kline Boies, brothers William Reese Boies and James C. Boies. He is survived by his wife Christina (Tina) of the home, daughters Lea Myerly and Sara Carlson (Shawn), grandchildren Cameron and Courtney Carlson , all of Littleton; sister Mary Ellen Epinette of Dallas, TX; Step Brothers Don Adams of Ruston, LA and Doyle Adams of Mangham, LA, nieces Cheryl Carpenter (Bill), Glenda Epinette, Rachel Gandy (Jerry); and nephew Glen Boies (Lilia). A long time geophysicist, Charlie worked for Exxon, where in the 1960's, he discovered Prudhoe Bay oil fields, and later, Tenneco Oil. He founded Front Range Exploration and sold it to NorPac in the early 1980's. After retirement from the oil business, he also owned and operated a private bus company. His post-retirement work as Kiowa High Indians athletic teams' bus driver brought him great joy. He also enjoyed serving as course marshall at Spring Valley Golf Club. A Memorial Celebration of Charlie's Life was held at Christ's Episcopal Church in Castle Rock, CO on May 11, 2013. As Charlie was a fervent patriot, the family requests, in lieu of flowers, donations to Independencefund.org which provides tools for mobility service to severely injured veterans or the woundedwarriorproject.org. Castle Rock Funeral and Cremation Castle Rock, CO Published in The News Star on June 23, 2013

Phyllis O'Banion Farmer Phyllis O'Banion Farmer, formerly of Monroe, Louisiana, passed away unexpectedly on June 19, 2013 at the home of her daughter in Jackson, Ohio. She was born in Connersville, Indiana September 5, 1924 to the late Opal and Irvin Martindale. She graduated from Connersville High School in 1942. She worked for the GC Murphy Company until her retirement in 1987 and was a member of the Graceminister Presbyterian Church in Monroe. Survivors include three daughters, Dorajo (Jim) Rusincovitch of Port Clinton, OH, Barbara (Mike) Mullins of Jackson, OH and Sandra (John) Pappas of Jackson, OH; one son, Dale (Jane) O'Banion of Austin, TX; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Known for her spirit and generosity, she was an active volunteer in the Monroe community. She loved her family, her friends and life in general. She is dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Lewis-Gillum Funeral Home of Jackson Jackson, OH Published in The News Star from June 21 to June 23, 2013

Colonel Shelby Glenn Alfred USAR (Retired) SHREVEPORT, LA - Funeral services celebrating the life of Colonel Shelby Glenn "Al" Alfred, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 24, 2013 at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel. Officiating will be Bro. Freddie Williford and Bro. John Newman. Interment with full military honors presented by the U.S. Army Honor Guard will follow in Providence Cemetery in Spring Ridge, LA. Visitation with the family will be from 3p.m. until 5 p.m. Sunday, June 23, 2013 at the funeral home. Shelby was born on July 23, 1929 to Schumpert and Dessie Alfred of Bethany, LA. Shelby passed away Friday, June 21, 2013 at the age of 83, after being diagnosed on May 16 with pancreatic cancer. Shelby was predeceased by his beloved parents, along with his father and mother-in-law, Hearstel and Florence McKown, who loved him as the son they never had. He is survived by his loving wife of 58½ years, Jean McKown Alfred; his son, Stephen Alfred and wife Cindy; his daughter, Cathy Hogan and husband Dwayne "Dee"; 5 grandsons and their wives: Caleb and Dee Dee Hogan, Micah and Jessica Hogan, Shelby and Kara Alfred, Jeremy and Sara Alfred and Christopher and Hannah Alfred; 1 granddaughter and her husband: Kimberley and Craig Roberson; 9 great-grandchildren: Gabrielle, Jackson, Chloe, Mayley, Evie, Henry Stephen, Taylor, Christian and Isabella. Shelby graduated from LSU, Baton Rouge in 1951 and entered the Army as a 2nd Lieutenant. He served in the Korean War as part of the 49th Field Artillery Battalion reconnaissance unit, receiving a bronze star for meritorious defensive action on the front lines. Upon his marriage to Jean in 1954, "Al" left active duty but continued to serve in the Army Reserves until his retirement in 1989, having been promoted to the rank of colonel. Shelby and Jean moved to Shreveport where he began a 31 year career with United Gas Pipeline Company. He retired in 1986 as a regional manager. Some of his most cherished friendships were his fellow employees. He was a faithful member of Ford Park Baptist Church and the "Faith-Keepers" Sunday School Class. Shelby embraced life with a passion and was a gifted storyteller. He was a wise investor of time and resources. He invested in deep friendships. His greatest investment was in his family. To his grandchildren, he was larger than life. There was no one on earth they respected more than their Papa. He leaves them a legacy of acceptance and unconditional love, an example of brotherly kindness and courage, faithfulness and godliness. He was a man who honored God with his life and in his death. Memorials may be made to Ford Park Baptist Church or Grace Home (Christus Hospice). Special thanks to all who cared for him in the hospital, home health, hospice, and Grace Home. Thanks to God for His tender mercies and for the many people who prayed for us through this difficult time. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Southside Chapel (318) 687-1256 Published in The News Star on June 23, 2013

Lacy Jane Cross Hickman Lacy Jane Cross Hickman of Fort Worth, TX, 58, a loving mother and sister passed away, Wednesday, June 19, 2013 after a brief illness. Lacy Jane was born February 1, 1955 in Hamburg, AR. After high school she became a hair stylist and owned her own shop for many years. Survivors include her son, Austen Dell Hickman of Stephenville, TX; sisters, Carolyn Hill Armistead and husband, J.C., Dana Cross Allen and husband, William of Azle, TX and Evelyn Jo Cross Bailey of Fort Worth, TX; brother, Lonnie Edward Cross Jr. and wife Sharon of Marion, La.; numerous nieces, nephews, friends and special friend Gina Weems. Memorial Services will be held at later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lacy Janes' name to Community Hospice, James L. West Hospice Unit. Published in The News Star on June 23, 2013

Elbert Lee Ikerd Funeral services for Elbert Lee Ikerd, age 88, formerly of Lake Providence, LA, will be 2PM, Sunday, June 23, 2013, at Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove, with Rev. Roy Telano officiating. Interment will be in the Providence Memorial Cemetery in Lake Providence. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Visitation will be Saturday from 4PM - 8PM and Sunday from noon until service time at Cox Funeral Home. He is preceded in death by his son, Elbert Lee "Butch" Ikerd Jr.; daughter, Vickie Dianne Shaw; parents, Myrick Green Ikerd and Nora Alice Ikerd; 3 brothers and 2 sisters; also Yo-Yo, his Yo. Elbert is survived by his wife of 63 years, Maxine Ikerd of Collinston, LA; daughter and son-in-law, Linda Carol and Terry Myers of Lake Providence, LA; daughter, Rosemary Ikerd of Farmerville, LA; 6 grandchildren, Angela Cooley, Erica Lynne Chapman, Christopher Lee Myers, Amy Lea Hawthorne, Gary Michael Davis Jr., Megan Alaine Hosea; 6 great-grandchildren, David Ryan Cooley, Kennedy Paige Chapman, Kimberly Lauren Cooley, Christy Nicole Chapman, Madeline Cheree Hawthorne, Tye Preston Hosea; great-great-grandson, Aiden Ryan Cooley; sister, Velma Griffith; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Dennis Chapman, Chris Myers, Michael Davis, Jamie Hosea, Mike Davis, Dwayne Ikerd. To leave condolences to the family www.coxfuneral.com. Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA Published in The News Star on June 23, 2013

Erma Louise Razer Johnson Erma Louise Razer Johnson died June 18, 2013 in Ruston, LA. "Miss Lou," as she was known to many, was born in Alsatia, LA on August 6, 1921, the daughter of Thomas Vacel Razer and Ella Rosemond Razer. She was a past member of the Miss America Beauty Pageant Board of Executive Directors and judged in 46 state-level pageants, selecting a number of winners that went on to become Miss America or finalists. She was the life-long mistress of Homestead Plantation in Transylvania, LA and was an accomplished prize-winning artist. She was preceded in death by husbands Jack G. Shaffer, Russel C. Fleeman, and Myatt B. Johnson. Survivors include a son, Jack Dale Shaffer and wife Terry of Baton Rouge; grandson William Russel Shaffer and wife Michele of Baton Rouge; granddaughter Juanita Louise Shaffer of Baton Rouge; great-granddaughter Julia Patience Shaffer of Baton Rouge; nephew T.V. Razer and wife Cindy of Ruston; niece Carla Manzini and husband Richard of Greensboro, PA; niece Jennifer Ann Razer of Ponce Inlet, FL; and niece Marsha Ballard and husband Dr. Richard I. Ballard, Ruston. A special thanks is given to care-giver Henrietta Thompson. Pallbearers will be William Wade Burton, James Greg Johnson, William Bradley Johnson, Chris Antho ny Johnson, Thomas Vacel Razer, and William Russel Shaffer. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Richard I. Ballard, George Fox, David Harvey, and all the members of the Sandy Creek Rod and Gun Club. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 24 at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi, LA, with visitation from noon Monday until services. Interment will be at Faith Memorial Park in Delhi. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity . 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 from June 22 to June 24, 2013

Joyce Rushing Shirley Funeral services for Joyce Rushing Shirley 69 of Winnsboro will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, June 24, 2013, in the Chapel of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro with Rev. Paul Perry officiating. Interment will be in Coax Cemetery, Winnsboro, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Shirley passed away Saturday, June 22, 2013, at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. Joyce loved her family, her grandkids and gardening and will be remembered as a generous, caring person who loved to talk with people and never met a stranger. Survivors include her husband, Hollis Shirley of Winnsboro; 4 sons: Ricky McKenzie and wife Ludie, Rusty McKenzie and wife Marla, Mitchel Shirley and wife Lori, and Gary (Shorty) Shirley; and a daughter, Cristi Shirley-all of Winnsboro; 2 sisters: Elaine Dumas of Mangham and Donna Martin and husband Wayne of Winnsboro; 3 brothers: Douglas Rushing and wife Shirley, Robert Rushing and wife Jerri Lane, and Roy Rushing and wife Tammy, all of Winnsboro; 17 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be; Jeff Killian, Mike Walker, Brian Mitchell, Bubba Bozeman, Blake Rushing, and Clint Shirley. She was preceded in death by her parents Marion and Ruby Ulmer Rushing, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. Visitation will be 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. Sunday, June 23, 2013, at the Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro, LA. 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 June 23, 2013

Mildred Roberts Barkley, 86 Downsville – Mildred Roberts Barkley, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mount Ararat Baptist Church. Burial will be in Mount Ararat Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Harry Dosher, 67 Oak Grove – Harry Dosher died Friday. Services will be 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation will be 1 p.m. Sunday until service time at Cox Funeral Home. Interment will be in Forest Corner Cemetery, near Oak Grove.

June Hodge Godfrey, 99 June Hodge Godfrey, of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are incompleteunder the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Charles E. Smith, 69 Charles “Eddie” Edward Smith, 69, of West Monroe, a retired tow boat cook, died Saturday. Funeral services are incomplete and under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Michael Smith, Jr., 42 Winnsboro – Michael Smith, Jr. died Friday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

James Terry Watson Rayville – James Terry Watson, a DEA agent, died Thursday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Verdelle S. Williamson, 99 Fayettville, Ark. – Verdelle Sawyer Williamson, formerly of Bastrop, and co-owner of Arlie’s Cafe, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesdayat the Chapel of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is from 12:30 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Branch, Samuel: 11 a.m. Monday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Edythe M. Gunter: 2 p.m. Sunday, Trinity Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Hill, Lynn: 1 p.m. Monday, Green Grove Baptist Church, Bonita. Johnson, Erma R.: 2 p.m. Monday, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. McGhee, Sam Joe: 11 a.m. Sunday, Church of the Living God, Monroe. Betty J. Tarpley: 9 a.m. Sunday, Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

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

Charlie Boies Charlie Boies, beloved father, grandfather, and husband, 74, of Franktown passed away May 7 after a brief illness. Memorial Graveside Service will be held at Gwin Cemetery in Mangham, LA on July 4th, at 6PM. A Mangham, LA native, Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Reese Cuthbert and Annie Kline Boies, brothers William Reese Boies and James C. Boies. He is survived by his wife Christina (Tina) of the home, daughters Lea Myerly and Sara Carlson (Shawn), grandchildren Cameron and Courtney Carlson , all of Littleton; sister Mary Ellen Epinette of Dallas, TX; Step Brothers Don Adams of Ruston, LA and Doyle Adams of Mangham, LA, nieces Cheryl Carpenter (Bill), Glenda Epinette, Rachel Gandy (Jerry); and nephew Glen Boies (Lilia). A long time geophysicist, Charlie worked for Exxon, where in the 1960's, he discovered Prudhoe Bay oil fields, and later, Tenneco Oil. He founded Front Range Exploration and sold it to NorPac in the early 1980's. After retirement from the oil business, he also owned and operated a private bus company. His post-retirement work as Kiowa High Indians athletic teams' bus driver brought him great joy. He also enjoyed serving as course marshall at Spring Valley Golf Club. A Memorial Celebration of Charlie's Life was held at Christ's Episcopal Church in Castle Rock, CO on May 11, 2013. As Charlie was a fervent patriot, the family requests, in lieu of flowers, donations to Independencefund.org which provides tools for mobility service to severely injured veterans or the woundedwarriorproject.org. Castle Rock Funeral and Cremation Castle Rock, CO Published in The News Star on June 23, 2013

Phyllis O'Banion Farmer Phyllis O'Banion Farmer, formerly of Monroe, Louisiana, passed away unexpectedly on June 19, 2013 at the home of her daughter in Jackson, Ohio. She was born in Connersville, Indiana September 5, 1924 to the late Opal and Irvin Martindale. She graduated from Connersville High School in 1942. She worked for the GC Murphy Company until her retirement in 1987 and was a member of the Graceminister Presbyterian Church in Monroe. Survivors include three daughters, Dorajo (Jim) Rusincovitch of Port Clinton, OH, Barbara (Mike) Mullins of Jackson, OH and Sandra (John) Pappas of Jackson, OH; one son, Dale (Jane) O'Banion of Austin, TX; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Known for her spirit and generosity, she was an active volunteer in the Monroe community. She loved her family, her friends and life in general. She is dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Lewis-Gillum Funeral Home of Jackson Jackson, OH Published in The News Star from June 21 to June 23, 2013

Colonel Shelby Glenn Alfred USAR (Retired) SHREVEPORT, LA - Funeral services celebrating the life of Colonel Shelby Glenn "Al" Alfred, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 24, 2013 at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel. Officiating will be Bro. Freddie Williford and Bro. John Newman. Interment with full military honors presented by the U.S. Army Honor Guard will follow in Providence Cemetery in Spring Ridge, LA. Visitation with the family will be from 3p.m. until 5 p.m. Sunday, June 23, 2013 at the funeral home. Shelby was born on July 23, 1929 to Schumpert and Dessie Alfred of Bethany, LA. Shelby passed away Friday, June 21, 2013 at the age of 83, after being diagnosed on May 16 with pancreatic cancer. Shelby was predeceased by his beloved parents, along with his father and mother-in-law, Hearstel and Florence McKown, who loved him as the son they never had. He is survived by his loving wife of 58½ years, Jean McKown Alfred; his son, Stephen Alfred and wife Cindy; his daughter, Cathy Hogan and husband Dwayne "Dee"; 5 grandsons and their wives: Caleb and Dee Dee Hogan, Micah and Jessica Hogan, Shelby and Kara Alfred, Jeremy and Sara Alfred and Christopher and Hannah Alfred; 1 granddaughter and her husband: Kimberley and Craig Roberson; 9 great-grandchildren: Gabrielle, Jackson, Chloe, Mayley, Evie, Henry Stephen, Taylor, Christian and Isabella. Shelby graduated from LSU, Baton Rouge in 1951 and entered the Army as a 2nd Lieutenant. He served in the Korean War as part of the 49th Field Artillery Battalion reconnaissance unit, receiving a bronze star for meritorious defensive action on the front lines. Upon his marriage to Jean in 1954, "Al" left active duty but continued to serve in the Army Reserves until his retirement in 1989, having been promoted to the rank of colonel. Shelby and Jean moved to Shreveport where he began a 31 year career with United Gas Pipeline Company. He retired in 1986 as a regional manager. Some of his most cherished friendships were his fellow employees. He was a faithful member of Ford Park Baptist Church and the "Faith-Keepers" Sunday School Class. Shelby embraced life with a passion and was a gifted storyteller. He was a wise investor of time and resources. He invested in deep friendships. His greatest investment was in his family. To his grandchildren, he was larger than life. There was no one on earth they respected more than their Papa. He leaves them a legacy of acceptance and unconditional love, an example of brotherly kindness and courage, faithfulness and godliness. He was a man who honored God with his life and in his death. Memorials may be made to Ford Park Baptist Church or Grace Home (Christus Hospice). Special thanks to all who cared for him in the hospital, home health, hospice, and Grace Home. Thanks to God for His tender mercies and for the many people who prayed for us through this difficult time. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Southside Chapel (318) 687-1256 Published in The News Star on June 23, 2013

Lacy Jane Cross Hickman Lacy Jane Cross Hickman of Fort Worth, TX, 58, a loving mother and sister passed away, Wednesday, June 19, 2013 after a brief illness. Lacy Jane was born February 1, 1955 in Hamburg, AR. After high school she became a hair stylist and owned her own shop for many years. Survivors include her son, Austen Dell Hickman of Stephenville, TX; sisters, Carolyn Hill Armistead and husband, J.C., Dana Cross Allen and husband, William of Azle, TX and Evelyn Jo Cross Bailey of Fort Worth, TX; brother, Lonnie Edward Cross Jr. and wife Sharon of Marion, La.; numerous nieces, nephews, friends and special friend Gina Weems. Memorial Services will be held at later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lacy Janes' name to Community Hospice, James L. West Hospice Unit. Published in The News Star on June 23, 2013

Elbert Lee Ikerd Funeral services for Elbert Lee Ikerd, age 88, formerly of Lake Providence, LA, will be 2PM, Sunday, June 23, 2013, at Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove, with Rev. Roy Telano officiating. Interment will be in the Providence Memorial Cemetery in Lake Providence. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Visitation will be Saturday from 4PM - 8PM and Sunday from noon until service time at Cox Funeral Home. He is preceded in death by his son, Elbert Lee "Butch" Ikerd Jr.; daughter, Vickie Dianne Shaw; parents, Myrick Green Ikerd and Nora Alice Ikerd; 3 brothers and 2 sisters; also Yo-Yo, his Yo. Elbert is survived by his wife of 63 years, Maxine Ikerd of Collinston, LA; daughter and son-in-law, Linda Carol and Terry Myers of Lake Providence, LA; daughter, Rosemary Ikerd of Farmerville, LA; 6 grandchildren, Angela Cooley, Erica Lynne Chapman, Christopher Lee Myers, Amy Lea Hawthorne, Gary Michael Davis Jr., Megan Alaine Hosea; 6 great-grandchildren, David Ryan Cooley, Kennedy Paige Chapman, Kimberly Lauren Cooley, Christy Nicole Chapman, Madeline Cheree Hawthorne, Tye Preston Hosea; great-great-grandson, Aiden Ryan Cooley; sister, Velma Griffith; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Dennis Chapman, Chris Myers, Michael Davis, Jamie Hosea, Mike Davis, Dwayne Ikerd. To leave condolences to the family www.coxfuneral.com. Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA Published in The News Star on June 23, 2013

Erma Louise Razer Johnson Erma Louise Razer Johnson died June 18, 2013 in Ruston, LA. "Miss Lou," as she was known to many, was born in Alsatia, LA on August 6, 1921, the daughter of Thomas Vacel Razer and Ella Rosemond Razer. She was a past member of the Miss America Beauty Pageant Board of Executive Directors and judged in 46 state-level pageants, selecting a number of winners that went on to become Miss America or finalists. She was the life-long mistress of Homestead Plantation in Transylvania, LA and was an accomplished prize-winning artist. She was preceded in death by husbands Jack G. Shaffer, Russel C. Fleeman, and Myatt B. Johnson. Survivors include a son, Jack Dale Shaffer and wife Terry of Baton Rouge; grandson William Russel Shaffer and wife Michele of Baton Rouge; granddaughter Juanita Louise Shaffer of Baton Rouge; great-granddaughter Julia Patience Shaffer of Baton Rouge; nephew T.V. Razer and wife Cindy of Ruston; niece Carla Manzini and husband Richard of Greensboro, PA; niece Jennifer Ann Razer of Ponce Inlet, FL; and niece Marsha Ballard and husband Dr. Richard I. Ballard, Ruston. A special thanks is given to care-giver Henrietta Thompson. Pallbearers will be William Wade Burton, James Greg Johnson, William Bradley Johnson, Chris Antho ny Johnson, Thomas Vacel Razer, and William Russel Shaffer. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Richard I. Ballard, George Fox, David Harvey, and all the members of the Sandy Creek Rod and Gun Club. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 24 at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi, LA, with visitation from noon Monday until services. Interment will be at Faith Memorial Park in Delhi. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity . 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 from June 22 to June 24, 2013

Erma Louise Razer Johnson Erma Louise Razer Johnson died June 18, 2013 in Ruston, LA. "Miss Lou," as she was known to many, was born in Alsatia, LA on August 6, 1921, the daughter of Thomas Vacel Razer and Ella Rosemond Razer. She was a past member of the Miss America Beauty Pageant Board of Executive Directors and judged in 46 state-level pageants, selecting a number of winners that went on to become Miss America or finalists. She was the life-long mistress of Homestead Plantation in Transylvania, LA and was an accomplished prize-winning artist. She was preceded in death by husbands Jack G. Shaffer, Russel C. Fleeman, and Myatt B. Johnson. Survivors include a son, Jack Dale Shaffer and wife Terry of Baton Rouge; grandson William Russel Shaffer and wife Michele of Baton Rouge; granddaughter Juanita Louise Shaffer of Baton Rouge; great-granddaughter Julia Patience Shaffer of Baton Rouge; nephew T.V. Razer and wife Cindy of Ruston; niece Carla Manzini and husband Richard of Greensboro, PA; niece Jennifer Ann Razer of Ponce Inlet, FL; and niece Marsha Ballard and husband Dr. Richard I. Ballard, Ruston. A special thanks is given to care-giver Henrietta Thompson. Pallbearers will be William Wade Burton, James Greg Johnson, William Bradley Johnson, Chris Antho ny Johnson, Thomas Vacel Razer, and William Russel Shaffer. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Richard I. Ballard, George Fox, David Harvey, and all the members of the Sandy Creek Rod and Gun Club. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 24 at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi, LA, with visitation from noon Monday until services. Interment will be at Faith Memorial Park in Delhi. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity . 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 from June 22 to June 24, 2013

Robert Frith Jr., 81 LAKE PROVIDENCE – Robert “Junior” Frith Jr., a farmer, died Saturday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Transylvania Baptist Church, Transylvania. Visitation is from noon Monday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the Providence Memorial Cemetery in Lake Providence under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Gerry Hearns, 60 MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Gerry Hearns formerly of Columbia, a retired forester died Wednesday. Service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church In Columbia. Visitation will be from 1-6 p.m. Monday at Hester’s Central State Funeral Home in Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Evelyn Lively, 64 RAYVILLE – Evelyn Lively, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Charles E. Smith, 69 Charles “Eddie” Edward Smith of West Monroe, a retired tow boat cook, died Saturday. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hall Cemetery in Rhymes under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Joe R. Wilson, 90 RUSTON – Joe Robert Wilson, a retired civil engineering professor at Louisiana Tech University, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston.

Pearl Wilson, 98 WINNSBORO – Pearl “Sweetheart” Wilson, a dry cleaner operator, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Zion Baptist Church in Winnsboro. Visitation is from 1-7 p.m. Tuesday at Richardson Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Burial will be in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens in Winnsboro.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Branch, Samuel: 11 a.m. Monday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Hill, Lynn: 1 p.m. Monday, Green Grove Baptist Church, Bonita. Johnson, Erma R.: 2 p.m. Monday, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Williamson, Verdelle Sawyer: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

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

Jimmy Russell Greer Jimmy Russell Greer, 75 of El Dorado, AR formerly of West Monroe, LA, died on Sunday, June 23, 2013 at Lifetouch Hospice. Jimmy was born Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1937 to James Ona and Bertie Fowler Greer in West Monroe, LA. He grew up in West Monroe and worked there until 1985 when he moved to El Dorado, AR. He was member of Union Baptist Church. Survivors are his wife, Jo Anne; children, Rhonda & Ricky Blakely, Jeff & Michelle Greer, Anita & Johnny Eppinette, David Greer, and Jamie Hudnall, all of West Monroe, LA, Amy & Jim Tucker, and Julie & Anthony Geist of El Dorado, a sister Mona (Richard) Mehl of Hutchinson, KS. Along with 21 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and 1 great- great granddaughter. Funeral services will be held at Union Baptist Church Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at 2:00 pm. Officiating will be son in law Jim Tucker, Rev. Steve Pelz, and Rev. Mack Ables. Visitation will be at the Union Baptist Life Center on Tuesday, June 25th from 6:00-8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Union Baptist Church Special Projects Fund (144 Crain City Road, El Dorado, AR 71730), or to the Life Touch Hospice (2301 Champagnolle Road, El Dorado, AR 71730). An online guest registry will be available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com. Young's Funeral Home El Dorado, AR Published in The News Star on June 25, 2013

Robert Charles Payne Robert Charles Payne, former Coach, Educator, Motivational Speaker, Author, Civic leader, Newspaper Columnist, TV Host, and Businessman passed away on June 22, 2013 at M.D. Anderson Medical Center. He was 69 years old. Services celebrating his life will be held at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at Family Church in West Monroe with Pastor Michael D. O'Neal and Pastor Michael Stravato officiating. Interment will be held in Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Robert Charles Payne was born in Monroe, LA in 1944, the son of Coach Howard Devone Payne, Sr. and Dr. Delores Beck Payne. He was a multi-sport Letterman at Neville High School where he graduated in 1962. He received his degree in Health and Physical Education and English in 1967 from Northeast Louisiana University. He played football for the Indians and continued his love of the game in Semi-Pro football for the Twin City Panthers and Professional Football in Canada with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 1969. He continued his academics by receiving his Masters of Education in Administration in 1973 and his 30 plus hours from Northwestern State University in 1977. In 1987, he completed his Post Graduate Studies in Counseling from Liberty University. Coaching and teaching were a life-long passion for Robert Charles. He held coaching and teaching positions at several schools; St. Fredrick , Lee Jr. High, Delhi , Epps, Winnfield, Natchitoches Central, Farmerville, West Monroe, and Claiborne Christian. While a coach and athletic director at Farmerville, Coach Payne created the slogan, "Big Orange" to unify the town. This same year he was named "Coach of the Year" in the state of Louisiana. He continued his vision of community building in West Monroe High School from 1975 until 1978 where he created, "Western Pride". His only year as head football coach, Payne took West Monroe High School to the playoffs for only the second time in 30 years in 1978, created his own brand of Western Pride Clothing, and at that time had the best record in West Monroe's history. Coach Payne left the coaching profession to open his own insurance agency for State Farm in 1979, where he was awarded Legion of Honor, Merit Agent, Millionaire Club, and National Quality Award for Health and Life Insurance. While coaching and teaching were his first love, Robert Charles Payne also had numerous achievements in many other areas. In 1977, Robert Charles won a national speaking contest among 23, 000 participants. He was named one of the Outstanding Young Men of America in 1978 and named Honorary Mayor of West Monroe. He authored books; Building a Better You, Sacred Conversations, Jack, and From the Heart. He had a weekly newspaper column, radio program, and TV program. Over the years, Robert Charles served on the Board of Directors for the West Monroe Boys Club, West Monroe Rotary Club, West Monroe Dixie Youth, Northeast Louisiana University Booster Club, Chamber of Commerce, and the Cancer Foundation Board. He is preceded in death by his father, Coach Howard Devone Payne; mother, Dr. Delores Beck Payne; and brother, Howard Devone Payne, Jr. Coach Robert Charles Payne is survived by his wife of 45 years, Donna Damron Payne; sons, Robert Charles Payne, Jr. and girlfriend Kristen Frith, Andrew Beck Payne and wife Jodi Hutson Payne; daughter, Laurie Devone Payne; grandchildren, Elizabeth Grace Payne, Gracen Hope Payne, Kendall Beck Ford, Addelyn Faith Payne, and Hutson Beck Payne; brothers, Joe Beck Payne, Andy Payne and wife Anna McKnight Payne; and sister-in-law, Charlotte Ford Payne; father-in-law, John Porter Norris; numerous nieces and nephews; and his special pets, Pierre, Axel, Kit Kat, Oreo, Fluffy and Ninja. Pallbearers will be Judge William Norris, Dylan Payne, Howard Devone (Trey) Payne, III, Drew Payne, Mayor Stein Baughman, Coach Mike Poole, Jeff Worley, Truett Nolan, and Bill Pippin. Honorary Pallbearers will be Coach George Luffey, Coach Chick Childress, Coach Jim Bruning, Chiles Carpenter, and Fabian Geisman. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA A special thanks to Jenny Remsberg, Richard Richardson, Jr., Jimmy Russell, and Ms. Rita McClemore. Memorials may be made to E 3 Youth Ministry at Family Church 320 Laird St. West Monroe, LA Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 25, 2013

In Memory of Derrick Walker Derrick was born on June 25, 1979 and passed away on September 2, 2012, after courageous battles with numerous health conditions. When we lost you we did not think of everything we wanted to say. Derrick, you were a caring, giving, wonderful person, and had a "Heart of Gold". Everyone saw what an awesome and loving father you were to Hadlie. Even the doctors that treated you said what a trooper and unbelievable patient you were. We as parents could have never asked for a more thoughtful and generous child. It gave us so much pleasure to watch you grow from a child into the man you became. Being the great man you were looking after everyone not only family but also your friends. You were always there even when you were sick and tired. Derrick was a huge fan of the Baltimore Ravens. At the beginning of the year he told his Dad this was Baltimore's year to win the Super Bowl, how about that Baltimore did win it all. We Love You and miss you unconditionally, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" Mom, Dad, Sister, Daughter and our two newest members of the family Zack and Jax Cain Williamson. Published in The News Star on June 25, 2013

Lane Ward Graveside Services celebrating the life of Lane Ward, 14, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 A. M. Wednesday June 26, 2013 at the Newton Baptist Church Cemetery with Tim Coats and Doug Doyle officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Family Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Newton Baptist Church. Lane was a student at Good Hope Middle School. He loved the outdoors, farming, fishing and hunting. Survivors: Father, Kevin Ward; Mother, Marla Bowles and step-father, Chad; Sisters, Macy Ward and Victoria Ward; Grandparents, Carolyn Ward and George Bergeaux and wife, Jody; nephew, Hunter Jake; numerous Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 25, 2013

James "Terry" Watson I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him. ~Abraham Lincoln James "Terry" Watson was born December 9, 1970 to Paul and Henrietta Watson of Holly Ridge, Louisiana. Terry had one older sibling, Paul "Scott" Watson. Terry resided in Holly Ridge with his family until he graduated high school. As a child, Terry enjoyed riding motorcycles as well as working on them with his brother. At an early age, Terry developed a strong work ethic working with his father in their family owned business. Terry enjoyed traveling, snow skiing, and running which he continued to enjoy all of his life. He lived his life to the fullest and inspired those who were around him to do the same. Terry was interested in law enforcement as a young teen-ager and incredibly motivated to achieve his goal. After graduating from Holly Ridge High School, Terry attended Northeast Louisiana University (NLU) where he obtained a degree in Criminal Justice. While pursuing his degree, Terry was employed by the Richland Parish Sheriff's Office as a patrol officer and later as a narcotics investigator. After he obtained his degree, Watson was hired by the US Marshall's office and was assigned to Biloxi, Mississippi. After a two year tour with the Marshall's office, he achieved his lifelong goal and was hired by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in which he devoted 13 years of service. In addition to serving in Colombia, Special Agent Watson has served in Honolulu, Hawaii and San Juan, Puerto Rico. He also served on three deployments to Afghanistan conducting dangerous counter-narcotics missions as a member of DEA's FAST program. Prior to his DEA service, Special Agent Watson worked for the U.S. Marshals Service and served in the United States Army. Funeral services for James "Terry" Watson, 42, of Cartagena, Colombia formerly of Rayville, LA will be held 10:00 AM, Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at the Richland Art Center in Rayville, LA with Adm. Michele Leonhart, Dr. Eddie Wren, and Attorney General, Eric Holder, Jr. officiating. Interment will be in the McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Survivors include the love of his life and soul mate, Fadia Margarita De La Rosa Watson; father and his wife, Paul and Linda Watson; mother, Henrietta Watson and Billy Collins; brother and nephew, Scott Watson and Conner Watson; paternal grandmother, Pauline Watson; his step brother, Chris Mitchell and wife, Chelsea and their children, Christian and Larkin. Pallbearers are Neal Harwell, Daniel Grissom, Dale Carter, Perry Flemming, Randal Lowery, and Danny Fuller. Honorary pallbearers will be Luther Horn and Owen Rockett. Visitation is 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at the Richland Art Center in Rayville. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the Drug Enforcement Administration for all their support, Richland Parish Sheriff, Lee Harrell and his department, and Trooper, Daniel Grissom. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude's, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. Condolences may be left in Terry's online guestbook at www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com. Brown Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on June 25, 2013

Robert Frith Jr., 81 LAKE PROVIDENCE – Robert “Junior” Frith Jr., a farmer, died Saturday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Transylvania Baptist Church, Transylvania. Visitation is from noon Monday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the Providence Memorial Cemetery in Lake Providence under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Gerry Hearns, 60 MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Gerry Hearns formerly of Columbia, a retired forester died Wednesday. Service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church In Columbia. Visitation will be from 1-6 p.m. Monday at Hester’s Central State Funeral Home in Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Evelyn Lively, 64 RAYVILLE – Evelyn Lively, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Charles E. Smith, 69 Charles “Eddie” Edward Smith of West Monroe, a retired tow boat cook, died Saturday. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hall Cemetery in Rhymes under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Joe R. Wilson, 90 RUSTON – Joe Robert Wilson, a retired civil engineering professor at Louisiana Tech University, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston.

Pearl Wilson, 98 WINNSBORO – Pearl “Sweetheart” Wilson, a dry cleaner operator, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Zion Baptist Church in Winnsboro. Visitation is from 1-7 p.m. Tuesday at Richardson Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Burial will be in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens in Winnsboro.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Branch, Samuel: 11 a.m. Monday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Hill, Lynn: 1 p.m. Monday, Green Grove Baptist Church, Bonita. Johnson, Erma R.: 2 p.m. Monday, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Williamson, Verdelle Sawyer: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

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

Mildred Virginia Head McGrew Funeral Services for Mildred Virginia Head McGrew, 86, of Choudrant, formerly of Eros, will be held 2:00PM Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Bro. Louis Bartet and Bro. Larry Eubanks officiating. Interment will follow in the Cypress Baptist Church Cemetery. Virginia is survived by two daughters, Anita Jordan and husband Dwayne, of Choudrant, LA, and Rita Wellbrink of West Monroe, LA; one granddaughter, Melonie Monk and husband James of Calhoun, LA; two great-grandsons, Leighton Monk and Jaden Monk; two step-grandchildren and their families, Chris Wellbrink of Bastrop, LA and Kristi Tyler of Palm Beach Gardens, FL; and a host of nieces and nephews. Virginia is preceded in death by her husband of over 66 years, Ausie Lee McGrew; parents, Leighton and Bertha Dozier Head, all siblings born of that union; and a son-in-law. Pallbearers will be Ricky McGrew, James Monk, Brian Owens, Bruce Robinson, Glenn Varner, and Chris Wellbrink. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be the West Ouachita Chiefs 12U Baseball Team. Memorials may be made to Cypress Baptist Church, 161 Cypress Church Road, West Monroe, LA 71292. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 26, 2013

Michael Smith, Jr. Graveside services for Michael Smith, Jr., 42, of Winnsboro will be held 10:00 am Thursday June 27, 2013, in Myrtle Memorial Cemetery in Winnsboro with Father James Nellikunnel officiating. Under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home. Michael was born January 17, 1971 in Monroe and passed from this life on June 21, 2013, at his residence in Winnsboro. Ones left to cherish his memories mother and stepfather Joan and James Newton; father and stepmother Mike and Vickie Smith all of Winnsboro; sister Susan of Jackson, MS; brother John of Winnsboro; three nieces; one nephew; three uncles, Barney Williamson, Jr and family of Owensboro, Ky; Gary Smith and David Smith both of Monroe, LA; two aunts, Pat Shivers of Winnsboro, LA and Bonnie Dilmore of Sterlington, LA and many many friends. Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com. Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on June 26, 2013

Sarah Helen Bradley Willis Sarah Helen Bradley Willis, 88, passed from this life on Monday, June 24, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Blanks Willis, Jr. (Bill); her son, Wayne Willis and her brother, William Omer Bradley and parents, William Narvin and Viola Bradley. She was a member of North Monroe Baptist Church, the Winsome Sunday School Class. Left to cherish her memory are: her sons, Johnny Parker and wife, Helen, Billy Willis and wife, Beth; her daughters, Sue Burkett and husband, Michael, Debbie Stuckey and husband, Dennis, Janice Farrar and husband, Kelly; and 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; and beloved family friend and care-giver, Barbara Wood. A graveside memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM at Riverview Cemetery in Monroe, LA with Rev. David Worthington officiating. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Winsome Sunday School Class of North Monroe Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 26, 2013

Dot Adams, 80 START – Dot Adams, a school teacher, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Start Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Start Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Annie Dickerson, 66 BASTROP – Annie Dickerson, a retired teacher, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Robert T. Eberle, 84 Robert Todd Eberle of Monroe, a retired industrial engineer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Douglas Francis, 88 EPPS – Douglas Francis, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Rev.

Curtis L. Hanspard, 88 CALHOUN – The Rev. Curtis Lee Hanspard, a supervisor, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Sunday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5:45 p.m. Saturday with family hour from 6-7 p.m. at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Dorothy Harper, 85 BASTROP – Dorothy Harper, a homemaker. died Saturday. Graveside services are 4 p.m. Friday at Lightwood Cemetery, Lightwood. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Tennant Funeral Home.

Jason C. Hensley, 22 LAKE PROVIDENCE – Jason Christopher Hensley, a mechanic, died June 18. Services are 11 a.m. Sunday at Lake Providence High School Auditorium. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Saturday at Harris Funeral Home. Burial will be in Gaither Memorial Cemetery.

Mark Johnson, 51 STERLINGTON – Mark “Steve” Johnson, a supervisor with CenturyLink died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Ouachita City Cemetery.

Robert C. Payne, 69 Robert Charles Payne of West Monroe, a retired State Farm agent, died Saturday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Family Church. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Herman W. Radau, 84 DELHI – Herman W. Radau, a retired oilfield roughneck, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Lamar Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Adell Rice, 59 LAKE PROVIDENCE – Adell Rice, a homemaker, died June 19. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lonestar Cemetery.

Gregory Smith Jr., 27 TALLULAH – Gregory Smith Jr., a laborer, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Colored Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. Wednesday until service time. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery, Fortune Fork, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

Joseph W. Spangler 76 FARMERVILLE – Joseph W. Spangler, a logging engineer, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Enterprise Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Enterprise Cemetery under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Lane Ward, 14 Lane Ward of West Monroe, a student, died Sunday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Newton Baptist Church Cemetery, Delhi, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Murlean Ward, 86 BASTROP – Murlean Ward, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

James Watson, 42 CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA – James “Terry” Watson, formerly of Rayville, a DEA agent, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Richland Art Center, Rayville. Burial will be in McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Mamie Williams 70 FERRIDAY – Mamie Williams died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Ann Winchester, 72 Ann Winchester of West Monroe, a retired attorney at law, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at McClendon Baptist Church. Visitation will be held Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Huckaby, Susan Lowe: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jonesboro Assembly of God Church. McGrew, Mildred Virginia: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Van Veckhoven, Joan: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Waller, Tommie Jean: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Harvest Assembly of God Church, Oak Grove. Williamson, Verdelle Sawyer: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Wilson, Pearl “Sweetheart”: 11 a.m. Wednesday, First Zion Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Woods, Fannie:11 a.m. Thursday, St. John Baptist Church, Monroe.

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

Dot Adams Dorothy "Dot" Thornton Adams passed away on June 25, 2013. Dot was an elementary school teacher, devoted to her beloved students at work and to her family and church at home. She had many interests at various times in her life, including painting, gardening, sewing and fishing. Most of all, Dot loved to travel. Along with her husband, Arlon, and their children, Steve and Jay, Dot traveled for many years throughout North America. Over the years, her grandchildren and family friends also joined Dot and Arlon on their trips. Dot was preceded in death by her Father, John Dewey Thornton, her mother Audie Simmons Thornton and her siblings, Dale, Douglas, Donald, Jimmie Faye, and Perkins. Dot is survived by her husband of nearly 56 years, Arlon, as well as her sons Steve and Jay, their wives, Lucy and Rayne; her grandchildren, Chris Adams, Brandi Adams Watters, Sean Adams and Ashleigh Adams; and her great grandchildren, Tyler Adams, Brayden McCarley, and Kinzlee Watters. She is also survivd by a host of nieces and nephews and dear friends. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Start Baptist Church. The funeral service celebrating Dot's life will be on the following Friday at 10:00 a.m., also at Start Baptist Church under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home-Rayville. Pallbearers are Tommy Parker, Don Parker, Will Minchew, Wesley Pace, Ron Mason, Brent Mason, Chris Adams and Sean Adams. Full obituary and Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on June 27, 2013

Dorothy Dell "Dee Dee" Barksdale Buffington A Memorial Service for Dorothy Dell "Dee Dee" Barksdale Buffington, 74, of Monroe will be at 1:30 PM, Saturday, June 29, 2013 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1901 Lexington, Monroe, LA. Mrs. Buffington was born on August 1, 1938 in Ruston, LA and passed away on June 25, 2013 in Monroe, LA. She loved her family, friends, her spiritual community at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, and the beauty of Nature. She was a wonderful, warm person who enjoyed helping people and making people feel special. She adored her husband of 54 years, Lamar, who was the center of her life and her most devoted caregiver. She is survived by her husband, Lamar; daughters, Helen and husband, Joe Simpson, Mary Ansley Buffington, and Leigh Barksdale Buffington; grandchildren, John William Simpson, Ian Lamar Simpson, Helen Ansley Simpson, Mary Helen Kennedy, Sadie Buffington Prince; sisters from Dallas, TX, Toni and her husband, Marshall Terry, and Mary Helen and husband, Ron Bradford. The family would like to give special thanks to all the doctors and other caregivers of Mrs. Buffington. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, June 28, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe and from 12:30 PM to the time of service at 1:30 PM, Saturday, June 29, 2013 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Monroe. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from June 27 to June 29, 2013

Robert Todd Eberle A memorial visitation for Robert Todd Eberle, 84, of Monroe, LA, will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday, June 27, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorial services will follow in Chillicothe, M0 at a later date. Mr. Eberle passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2013, in Monroe, LA. He was a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, MO with a degree in Industrial Engineering. He retired from Graphic Packaging and Bancroft Bag. He was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Monroe, LA, and a long-time member of Bayou DeSiard Country Club where he served on the Board. His favorite hobby was the game of Bridge and he served as President of District 10 in Duplicate Bridge. Mr. Eberle was preceded in death by his parents, George Johnen Eberle and Helen Conway Todd Eberle. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Anne R. Eberle of Monroe, LA; daughter, Sarah Eberle Butler and husband Jimmy of Dallas, TX; granddaughter, Julie Butler; and brother, George Ferguson Eberle and wife Susan of St. Louis, MO. Memorials may be made to the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 27, 2013

Rev. Curtis Lee Hanspard On January 25, 1925, Reverend Curtis Lee Hanspard was born the fifth child of ten children into the late Annimann Dewey (A.D. / "Man boy") Hanspard and the late Liller Mae Elmore Hanspard. He departed this life on Friday, June 21, 2013, after a lengthy illness. Eight siblings and five of his own children preceded him in death. At an early age, he joined Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in West Monroe. He completed the 11th grade at the old Mineral Springs School before starting to work to assist the family. Then he united in marriage on July 28, 1945 with the late Mert Wilks Hanspard. They were blessed with ten children. Some of his jobs and achievements include: working with Illinois Central Railroad; being self-employed-hauling wood; working for a short period with West Feed Mill; working for and becoming supervisor at the La Highway Department of Transportation. His religious achievements include: teaching Sunday School Class #3 at Mt. Pleasant and being crowned as deacon before being called into the ministry under the administration of Rev. F. D. Nash. As a young pastor, he was a dedicated member of the Northern La Old Line Baptist Association where he served first as vice president, then as treasure until his death. He attended the United Theological Seminary in Monroe. He was faithful in the attending the National Convention and local Theological Seminary in Monroe. His attendance was faithful with the National Convention and local associations because he was always willing to learn. God blessed him to serve as one of the Sons of the House at Mt. Pleasant in West Monroe. He also pastured at St. Paul in Ward 9 and served 28 years as pastor of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church in West Monroe until he retired on June 30, 2012. He leaves to cherish, one son- Rev. Terry Hanspard of Long Beach, Ca; four daughters- Rev. Liller (Richard) Lawrence, Rev. Bertha Franklin, Evangelist Mert Denise McIntyre, and Rev. Johnnie Kay Hanspard, all of Monroe, La.; four sisters- Elaine Taylor of Calhoun, La., Lena (Superintendant Billy) Caldwell of Monroe, La., Jessie Mae Stevenson of New Jersey and Carrie Jean (George) Stedman of Merrillville, In.; two brothers- Elder Joe Corprue of West Monroe and Robert Lee (Rosa) Corprue of Calhoun, La.; one brother-in-law - Elton (Bettie) Wilks of Arcadia, La.; two sisters-in-law, Clara (Jerry) Toston and Ruth Wilks of Ruston, La.; 18 grand children, 41 great grand children, 9 great great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Hester Central State Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from June 27 to June 29, 2013

Patricia Ann Simmons Puckett Funeral services for Patricia Ann Simmons Puckett, 76, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, June 28, 2013, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Jarrod Hawthorne officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Puckett passed away Monday, June 24, 2013 in Nashville, TN, after a short illness. She was a member of Paron Baptist Church, in Sterlington LA, and formerly a longtime member of First Baptist Church, Monroe LA and North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe LA. She loved to sing, dance, play canasta and visit with her multitude of friends and her family. Mrs. Puckett was preceded in death by her husband, Charles G. Puckett; and parents, John P. Simmons and Madeline Jackson Simmons. Survivors include her children; Johnny Puckett, of Monroe, LA, Tommy Puckett and Paige, of Little Rock, AR, and Karen Puckett, Nashville TN; grandchildren, Christy Davis and Brandon, and Jackson Puckett; great grandchildren, Jacob Michael Puckett and soon to be born baby boy (J. B.) Davis; and sisters-in-law, Lael McGough, Jane Luffey and Martha Williams. Pallbearers will be Jackson Puckett, Charles Standifer, Danny Martin, Lonnie Williams, Jay Coon, Bob Colvin, Phil Lunsford. Honorary pallbearer will be Morris Parker. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday, June 27, 2013 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Grace on Wings online at www.graceonwings.org or by mail at P.O. Box 455, Plainfield, IN 46168. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 27, 2013

Dee L. Upshaw Funeral Services for Mr. Dee L. Upshaw, 75, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, June 28, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Gordon "Skip" Dean officiating. Interment will follow in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA. Mr. Upshaw was born on September 8, 1937 and died on June 26, 2013. He was retired from the Ouachita Parish School System as Maintenance Supervisor and also from the United States Army Reserves. Mr. Upshaw enjoyed camping and Westerns. He is preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Moore Upshaw; parents, James E. and Hazel Upshaw; brothers, Troy and James Upshaw and his sister, Sue Upshaw. Survivors include his son, Ken Upshaw and wife, Michelle of West Monroe, LA; sisters, Patsy Gatine of Reno, NV and Hazel Kimber of Portland, OR; grandchildren, Brent Upshaw of Bossier City, LA, Blake, Kyle and Matthew Upshaw of West Monroe, LA; great grandchildren, Braxton Upshaw, Anna Belle Upshaw both of West Monroe, LA, Ellie Upshaw and Hayes Upshaw both of Bossier City, LA. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Brent, Blake, Kyle, Matthew, along with Kenneth Ramsey and Charles Moore. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the Highland Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 27, 2013

Zane Wise Funeral services for Zane Wise, age 86, of Monroe, LA will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, June 28, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Rev. Bruce Rux officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Zane Wise passed away June 25, 2013 in Monroe, LA. Zane was 86 years old and was happily married to Monette Franklin Wise for 61 years. After finishing a stint in the U. S. Navy and graduating from Tennessee Tech he spent the first 21years of his working life traveling around the United States as a pipeline employee for Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company. After settling in Monroe, LA he went to work as the manager of Louisiana Gas Purchasing and retired there as a Vice President in 1986. He continued to stay busy as a consultant to the pipeline industry for the next twenty years. He is survived by his wife, Monette Franklin Wise; daughter, Connie Landry her husband Joe; son Ronnie Wise his wife Melissa; daughter, Kathy Posey her husband Steve; his sister, Allene Byars; six grandchildren: Christie Cooper and her husband, Van, Sean Hammons his wife, Tara, Blake Posey, Krista Kuenstler her husband, Jason, Lindsey Wise, Jarrod Wise; and seven great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to Graceminster Presbyterian Church in Monroe, LA or St. Jude Charities. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, June 27, 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 June 27, 2013

Fannie Woods In Loving Memory of Fannie Woods --- On 18 June 2013, Fannie Woods passed away in the company of her family. Her memories will be cherished by her four children --- 2 daughters: Eronda and Latangya Carter; 2 sons: Kevin and Darrin Woods --- and her 7 grand children. Smith Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 27, 2013

Mollie B. Brown, 75 RUSTON – Mollie B. Brown, a retired cleaner's pressing attendant, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery.

Annie Dickerson, 66 BASTROP – Annie Dickerson, a retired teacher, died Sunday. Services are noon Saturday at Morehouse Association Building. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in Red Hill Cemetery.

Douglas Francis, 88 EPPS – Douglas Francis, a homemaker, died June 21. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant No. 1 Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Elmore Grace, 80 Elmore Grace of Monroe, a minister, died Saturrday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Progressive Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Dorothy Harper, 85 BASTROP – Dorothy Harper, a homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside services are 4 p.m. Friday at H.V. Adams Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

David L. Hatfield, 22 David Lee Hatfield of Monroe died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Christ Harvest Miracle Center, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Oak Ridge.

Betty Z. Hawthorne, 76 HARRISONBURG – Betty Zane Hawthorne, former co-owner and assistant administrator of Harrisonburg Nursing Home, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at First United

Semo Jenkins, 78 Semo Jenkins of Monroe, a forklift operator, died June 20. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at King Jesus Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Effie Jones, 86 Effie Jones of Monroe, a homemaker, died June 21. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

A. J. McDonald, 83 DELHI – A.J. McDonald, retired from Georgia Pacific, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Jerry McGraw, 36 RAYVILLE – Jerry McGraw died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Helen Potts, 84 RUSTON – Helen Potts, a retired food service worker, died June 18. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at King's Funeral Home. Family hour is 6-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Woods Chapel Cemetery.

Patricia A. Puckett, 76 Patricia Ann Simmons Puckett of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Ruth V. Ricks, 78 Ruth Varner Ricks of Monroe, a cook, died June 19. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Calvary Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Arthur Smith, 65 Arthur Smith of West Monroe, a laborer, died Monday. Services are 4 p.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Annie Thompson, 72 HOLLY RIDGE – Annie Thompson, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Dee L. Upshaw, 75 Dee L. Upshaw of West Monroe, retired maintenance supervisor with the Ouachita Parish School System, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Murlean Ward, 86 BASTROP – Murlean Ward, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Cherry Hill No. 2 Baptist Church, Galion. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be at H.V. Adams Cemetery.

Zane Wise, 86 Zane Wise of Monroe, retired vice president of Louisiana Gas Purchasing and consultant in pipeline operations, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Adams, Dot : 10 a.m. Friday, Start Baptist Church, Rayville. Bryant Jr., James Huey : 11 a.m. Saturday, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Monroe. Danna, Anthony M.: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Joseph’s Nursing Home, Monroe. Hanspard, The Rev. Curtis Lee : 11 a.m. Sunday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. Harper, Dorothy: 4 p.m. Friday, Lightwood Cemetery, Lightwood. Hensley, Jason Christopher: 11 a.m. Sunday, Lake Providence High School Auditorium. Moore, Richard Newton : 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Bernice City Cemetery, Bernice. Pleasant, DeShumbra K. : 1 p.m. Saturday, Shiloh Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Rice, Adell : 11 a.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Ricks, Elaine Ammons : 10 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Swartz. Spangler, Joseph W.: 10 a.m. Friday, Enterprise Baptist Church, Farmerville. Wilson, Dr. Joe R. : 2 p.m. Saturday, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston. Winchester, Ann: 10 a.m. Friday, McClendon Baptist Church, West Monroe.

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

James H. Bryant, Jr. Funeral Mass for James H. Bryant, Jr., 59, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, June 29, 2013, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church with Rev. Sebastian Kallarackal officiating. Interment will follow at Start Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Bryant passed away peacefully in his sleep from complication from cancer on Wednesday, June 26, 2013. Jim worked for Brookshire's for the past 35 years. He loved hunting, fishing, and Mardi Gras. Jim was a member of Robert W. Cretney Masonic Lodge #420. He was also a parishioner of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Mr. Bryant was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Alpha and Christie Green; and paternal grandparents, Horval Bryant and Bessie Britton. Mr. Bryant was the beloved father of Robert Allen Bryant (Angela) and Holly Cecile Bryant; grandfather of Katelynn, Christopher Matthew, and Elizabeth Bryant; former spouse of Sharon Allen Bryant; son of James and Elsie Bryant, Sr.; brother of Sandra Gray (Tom), Michael Bryant (Kristan), and Louis "Tony" Bryant (Kathy). Also survived and loved by a host of nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins (especially P.J.), and other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be Heath Long, Michael Fontana, Jeffery Albritton, Richard Reitzammer, William Blazier, Nicholas Gray, and Joshua Bryant. Honorary pallbearer is Mike Smith. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday, June 28, 2013, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family wishes to extend their thanks to Dr. Scott M. Barron, Dr. William Zollinger, Jr., and staffs. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 28, 2013

Dorothy Dell "Dee Dee" Barksdale Buffington A Memorial Service for Dorothy Dell "Dee Dee" Barksdale Buffington, 74, of Monroe will be at 1:30 PM, Saturday, June 29, 2013 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1901 Lexington, Monroe, LA. Mrs. Buffington was born on August 1, 1938 in Ruston, LA and passed away on June 25, 2013 in Monroe, LA. She loved her family, friends, her spiritual community at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, and the beauty of Nature. She was a wonderful, warm person who enjoyed helping people and making people feel special. She adored her husband of 54 years, Lamar, who was the center of her life and her most devoted caregiver. She is survived by her husband, Lamar; daughters, Helen and husband, Joe Simpson, Mary Ansley Buffington, and Leigh Barksdale Buffington; grandchildren, John William Simpson, Ian Lamar Simpson, Helen Ansley Simpson, Mary Helen Kennedy, Sadie Buffington Prince; sisters from Dallas, TX, Toni and her husband, Marshall Terry, and Mary Helen and husband, Ron Bradford. The family would like to give special thanks to all the doctors and other caregivers of Mrs. Buffington. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, June 28, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe and from 12:30 PM to the time of service at 1:30 PM, Saturday, June 29, 2013 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Monroe. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from June 27 to June 29, 2013

Anthony M. Danna Funeral services for Anthony M. Danna, 98, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, June 29, 2013, in the chapel of St. Joseph's Nursing Home with Rev. Job Edathinatt officiating. Interment will follow at St. Matthew Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Reception to follow at Christ the King Catholic Church. Mr. Danna passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at Christus St. Joseph's Assisted Living. He was a designer and manufacturer of custom fishing lures. Mr. Danna was a U. S. Army veteran serving during WWII as a paratrooper. He received a Master's Degree from the Chicago Art Institute. Mr. Danna was preceded in death by his sisters, Rose Danna Bartlett and Sister Maria Danna; and brothers, Joe and Sam Danna. Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Friday at 6:00 PM at St. Joseph's Nursing Home with a Rosary to follow. Memorials may be made to Renewal Center of Northeast Louisiana. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 28, 2013

Linda Poe Emfinger Funeral services for Mrs. Linda Poe Emfinger, 74, of Newellton will be 1:00 pm Friday June 28, 2013 at Christian Fellowship Church, Winnsboro with Rev. George Ferrington and Rev. Gene Brown officiating. Interment will follow in the family Cemetery, Newellton under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home. Visitation will be 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Thursday June 27, 2013 at the church. Mrs. Emfinger was born July 10, 1938 to Bill and Bessie Poe and passed from this life on June 26, 2013 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Buddy Emfinger and two sons-in law: John David Butler and Jackie Ray Graham. Mrs. Emfinger was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was employed 25 years by Tensas Animal Hospital in Newellton as a Veterinarian Assistant and dog groomer with many faithful clients. She was a member of Christian Fellowship Church in Winnsboro since it first begin in 1983. Mrs. Emfinger was a church mother and intercessor for many family and friends. She will be missed greatly by everyone that knew her. Survivors left to cherish her memory are her two daughters Bess Graham of Newellton; Susan Grissom of Vicksburg, MS; four grandchildren Elise Jones and husband Mark of Newellton; Beau Butler of New Rhodes, LA; Derrick Grissom of New Rhodes, LA; Syd Bowen and husband Jason of Newellton; five great-grandchildren: Buddy Butler, MaKayla Bowen, Marley Jones, Jack Hunter Bowen and Rylee Steward; one brother Billy Poe and wife Dee of Baton Rouge, LA; a host of other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be Danny Emfinger, Jr., Mark Emfinger, Neal Emfinger, Jr., Will Emfinger, Greg McVay, Steve Miller, Brandon Poe and Jason Poe. Honorary pallbearers will be Edwin Britt, Mark Grissom, Ray Jennings and Mike Woods. Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com. Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on June 28, 2013

Rev. Curtis Lee Hanspard On January 25, 1925, Reverend Curtis Lee Hanspard was born the fifth child of ten children into the late Annimann Dewey (A.D. / "Man boy") Hanspard and the late Liller Mae Elmore Hanspard. He departed this life on Friday, June 21, 2013, after a lengthy illness. Eight siblings and five of his own children preceded him in death. At an early age, he joined Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in West Monroe. He completed the 11th grade at the old Mineral Springs School before starting to work to assist the family. Then he united in marriage on July 28, 1945 with the late Mert Wilks Hanspard. They were blessed with ten children. Some of his jobs and achievements include: working with Illinois Central Railroad; being self-employed-hauling wood; working for a short period with West Feed Mill; working for and becoming supervisor at the La Highway Department of Transportation. His religious achievements include: teaching Sunday School Class #3 at Mt. Pleasant and being crowned as deacon before being called into the ministry under the administration of Rev. F. D. Nash. As a young pastor, he was a dedicated member of the Northern La Old Line Baptist Association where he served first as vice president, then as treasure until his death. He attended the United Theological Seminary in Monroe. He was faithful in the attending the National Convention and local Theological Seminary in Monroe. His attendance was faithful with the National Convention and local associations because he was always willing to learn. God blessed him to serve as one of the Sons of the House at Mt. Pleasant in West Monroe. He also pastured at St. Paul in Ward 9 and served 28 years as pastor of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church in West Monroe until he retired on June 30, 2012. He leaves to cherish, one son- Rev. Terry Hanspard of Long Beach, Ca; four daughters- Rev. Liller (Richard) Lawrence, Rev. Bertha Franklin, Evangelist Mert Denise McIntyre, and Rev. Johnnie Kay Hanspard, all of Monroe, La.; four sisters- Elaine Taylor of Calhoun, La., Lena (Superintendant Billy) Caldwell of Monroe, La., Jessie Mae Stevenson of New Jersey and Carrie Jean (George) Stedman of Merrillville, In.; two brothers- Elder Joe Corprue of West Monroe and Robert Lee (Rosa) Corprue of Calhoun, La.; one brother-in-law - Elton (Bettie) Wilks of Arcadia, La.; two sisters-in-law, Clara (Jerry) Toston and Ruth Wilks of Ruston, La.; 18 grand children, 41 great grand children, 9 great great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Hester Central State Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from June 27 to June 29, 2013

Elaine Ammons Ricks Memorial services for Elaine Ammons Ricks, 94, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, June 29, 2013, at First Baptist Church of Swartz with Rev. Jeff Smart officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Ricks passed away Saturday, June 22, 2013. She was a sweet, special lady who loved her Savior, her family, and her friends. Mrs. Ricks had a special place in her heart for her friend and caregiver, Mary Crymes. It made her happy that many of her friends at First Baptist Church of Swartz, where she worshipped, called her mama or granny. She will be greatly missed. Survivors include her daughters, Linda Parks and husband Raymond of Swartz, and Sharon Hillgardner of Arlington, TX; step daughter, Linda Ricks of West Monroe; stepson, Kirt Ricks of San Antonio, TX; granddaughter, Betsy Forrest; grandsons, Ray Parks and wife Debbie, James Parks, John Parks and wife Sandy, and Steve Berry; step granddaughters, Randi Canterberry Stanton and Dawn Canterberry James; step grandsons, Matt Canterberry, and Christopher Ricks; great granddaughters, Lina Elaine Parks, and Katrina Smith and husband Eric; great grandsons, Christopher Stovall, Evan and Brandon Berry, and Jesse Forrest. Visitation will be Saturday from 9:00 AM until service time at the church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 28, 2013

Geraldine Ann Winchester Funeral services for Geraldine Ann Winchester 72 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, June 28, 2013 at McClendon Baptist Church. Rev. Everett Geis will officiate. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Ann was born December 9, 1940 in West Monroe, LA and passed away June 24, 2013 in West Monroe, LA. She was a retired attorney at law. Ann was survived by a son, Jay Dennig and his wife Theresa; grandchildren, Joshua Dennig and Jessica Dennig Stephens and husband Bryan; one great-grandchild, Madison Stephens; one brother, Horace Winchester and wife Sandra and numerous friends and relatives. Pallbearers will be Wade Bishop, Jose Valbuena, Brian Winchester, Bill Brown, Joshua Dennig, Luther Sanson, Trent Geis, Terry Berry, and Bryan Stephens. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 28, 2013

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

Dorothy Dell "Dee Dee" Barksdale Buffington A Memorial Service for Dorothy Dell "Dee Dee" Barksdale Buffington, 74, of Monroe will be at 1:30 PM, Saturday, June 29, 2013 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1901 Lexington, Monroe, LA. Mrs. Buffington was born on August 1, 1938 in Ruston, LA and passed away on June 25, 2013 in Monroe, LA. She loved her family, friends, her spiritual community at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, and the beauty of Nature. She was a wonderful, warm person who enjoyed helping people and making people feel special. She adored her husband of 54 years, Lamar, who was the center of her life and her most devoted caregiver. She is survived by her husband, Lamar; daughters, Helen and husband, Joe Simpson, Mary Ansley Buffington, and Leigh Barksdale Buffington; grandchildren, John William Simpson, Ian Lamar Simpson, Helen Ansley Simpson, Mary Helen Kennedy, Sadie Buffington Prince; sisters from Dallas, TX, Toni and her husband, Marshall Terry, and Mary Helen and husband, Ron Bradford. The family would like to give special thanks to all the doctors and other caregivers of Mrs. Buffington. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, June 28, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe and from 12:30 PM to the time of service at 1:30 PM, Saturday, June 29, 2013 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Monroe. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from June 27 to June 29, 2013

Dorothy Dell "Dee Dee" Barksdale Buffington A Memorial Service for Dorothy Dell "Dee Dee" Barksdale Buffington, 74, of Monroe will be at 1:30 PM, Saturday, June 29, 2013 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1901 Lexington, Monroe, LA. Mrs. Buffington was born on August 1, 1938 in Ruston, LA and passed away on June 25, 2013 in Monroe, LA. She loved her family, friends, her spiritual community at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, and the beauty of Nature. She was a wonderful, warm person who enjoyed helping people and making people feel special. She adored her husband of 54 years, Lamar, who was the center of her life and her most devoted caregiver. She is survived by her husband, Lamar; daughters, Helen and husband, Joe Simpson, Mary Ansley Buffington, and Leigh Barksdale Buffington; grandchildren, John William Simpson, Ian Lamar Simpson, Helen Ansley Simpson, Mary Helen Kennedy, Sadie Buffington Prince; sisters from Dallas, TX, Toni and her husband, Marshall Terry, and Mary Helen and husband, Ron Bradford. The family would like to give special thanks to all the doctors and other caregivers of Mrs. Buffington. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, June 28, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe and from 12:30 PM to the time of service at 1:30 PM, Saturday, June 29, 2013 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Monroe. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from June 27 to June 29, 2013

Linnie Alice Reaves Linnie Alice Reaves died peacefully with her family by her side on the morning of June 18th, 2013. She was born in 1921, in Farmerville, LA. and eventually moved to Fort Collins, Colorado where she spent her remaining years enjoying a full life with her son, Mike Atkinson and his family. In lieu of flowers, donations are welcomed to the local: Front Range Cancer Specialists (FRCS) Patients Fund (Checks payable to FRCS Patients Fund) Attention: April; 2315 E. Harmony Road, #110 Fort Collins, CO 80528 Phone: 970-212-7600 Website: http://www.frontrangecancer.com/frcs_fund.php Published in The News Star on June 29, 2013

Amanda Merrill Reynolds Amanda Merrill Reynolds, 80 of Monroe, La., passed away on Friday, June 21, 2013, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on June 22, 1932 in Natchez, Mississippi and was adopted by Frederic Brettell Merrill and Nora Alder Merrill on Dec. 19, 1933. She is survived by her three children: Charles R. Reynolds and spouse Elizabeth of Neoga, Ill., William F. Reynolds and spouse Jennifer of Charleston, SC, and Amanda Regan of Lake Oswego, Or; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Her path to becoming a Nursing Instructor and Educator start when she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Northwestern State University in 1954. In 1972 she became a full time nursing instructor in Bossier City, La. and later earned her Master's in Nursing from Northwestern in 1975 (while raising her three children). Her passion for nursing and education lead her to join Northeastern State University's School of Nursing in Monroe, La. in 1978. These passions finally lead her to becoming a founding member of and assisting with the establishment of the School of Nursing at Grambling State University. She retired from Grambling in the spring of 2012. Throughout her life, she touched tens of thousands of students and fellow educators. She inspired all around her to become the most they can be while treating everyone with love and respect. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Amanda Reynolds' name to the breast cancer charity Susan G. Komen for the Cure . Published in The News Star on June 29, 2013Denise P. Carlton, 37 DELHI – Denise Phillips Carlton died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Johnnie H.K. Lowrey, 81 COLUMBIA – Johnnie Hennigan Knighten Lowrey, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Riser Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fellowship Cemetery.

Asa Joe McDonald, 83 DELHI – Asa Joe McDonald, retired from Georgia Pacific Paper Co., died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Lamar Baptist Church, south of Delhi. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Lamar Community Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Ana L. Walker, 50 Ana Louise Walker of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Keith Williams, 24 TALLULAH – Keith Williams died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Brown, Mollie B. : 11 a.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Ruston. Bryant Jr., James Huey : 11 a.m. Saturday, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Monroe. Danna, Anthony M.: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Joseph’s Nursing Home, Monroe. Dickerson, Annie : noon Saturday, Morehouse Association Building, Bastrop. Francis, Douglas: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant No. 1 Baptist Church, Epps. Grace, Elmore : 2 p.m. Saturday, Progressive Baptist Church, Monroe. Hanspard, The Rev. Curtis Lee : 11 a.m. Sunday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church . Hatfield, David Lee : 2 p.m. Saturday, Christ Harvest Miracle Center, Monroe. Hawthorne, Betty Zane: 2 p.m. Saturday, First United Pentecostal Church, Harrisonburg. Hensley, Jason Christopher: 11 a.m. Sunday, Lake Providence High School Auditorium. James, Willie : 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Jenkins, Semo : 11 a.m. Saturday, King Jesus Church, Monroe. Jones, Effie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Moore, Richard Newton : 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Bernice City Cemetery, Bernice. Pleasant, DeShumbra K. : 1 p.m. Saturday, Shiloh Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Potts, Helen: 2 p.m. Saturday, King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Rice, Adell : 11 a.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Ricks, Elaine Ammons : 10 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Swartz. Ricks, Ruth Varner : 11 a.m. Saturday, Calvary Baptist Church, West Monroe. Smith, Arthur : 4 p.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Ward, Murlean : 1 p.m. Monday, Cherry Hill No. 2 Baptist Church, Galion. Wilson, Dr. Joe R. : 2 p.m. Saturday, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston.

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

Bonnie Waggoner Davis Funeral Services for Mrs. Bonnie Waggoner Davis 84, of West Monroe, LA will be held 12:00 P.M. Monday, July 1, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Chris McClain officiating. Interment will follow in the Hasley Cemetery. Mrs. Davis was born on September 10, 1928 and passed away on June 28, 2013. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Mrs. Davis enjoyed life and her friends. Bridge was a favorite pastime in addition to traveling, cooking, and shopping. Family was the most important thing to her and she spent long hours making sure her family was happy and well taken care of. There was no doubt in anyone's mind that she was very proud of her family and their accomplishments. Mrs. Davis enjoyed her "Lunch Bunch" at Ridgecrest and the Thursday afternoon McGuire Church service at Ridgecrest. She will be truly missed by all. Mrs. Davis is preceded in death by her husband, Victor Davis, Jr.; parents, Jesse and Lela Waggoner; brothers and sisters, J.W. Works, Florine McWilliams, Jerry Waggoner and Robert Waggoner. Survivors include her children, Vikki Wilder and husband, Parker, Edward Scott Davis and Bart Davis and wife, Rhonda; grandchildren, Trey Raiford, Andrew Wilder, Michael Davis, Eric Davis, Matt Davis and Dillon Davis; great grandchildren, Michael Davis, Jr. and Peyton Davis; brothers and sisters, Bessie Mae Jackson, Lois Thompson and husband, John, Dorothy Machen and husband, Bobby and Kenneth Waggoner and wife Tonya; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Trey Raiford, Michael Davis, Eric Davis, Matt Davis, Dillon Davis and Andrew Wilder. Honorary Pallbearers will be Michael Davis, Jr. and Peyton Davis. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Sunday, June 30, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the McGuire United Methodist Church Youth Ministries. The family would like to give a special thank you to her caretakers from Caring Hearts and Ridgecrest Nursing Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 30, 2013

Mrs. Mackie D. Fitch Services for Mrs. Mackie Duchesne Fitch, 89, of Monroe are 10:00AM on Monday, July 1st, 2013, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Monroe with Dr. Tim Neustifter officiating. Interment follows in Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe, LA under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Born March 17th, 1924, in Alto, LA, Mrs. Fitch passed away in Monroe on Friday, June 28th, 2013. A retired secretary for the Superior Paint and Decorating Company, she was a long-time member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Her grandsons were her pride and joy. They loved to spend time with their Nena. Mackie enjoyed baking and was excellent at it. Her nieces and nephews were always waiting for a chocolate pie or teacakes. Mrs. Mackie was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Fitch, in 1994, and her son, Gerald Benton, in 1953. She was also preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters, of which, she was the last survivor. Survivors include her daughter, Sandra Voorhees and husband, Larry; two grandsons, Christopher, and Matthew and his wife, Maggie; and numerous nieces and nephews. She spent the last 10 years of her life at The Oakes Nursing Home. The family would like to thank the "Oakes Family" for their loving care of our mother and grandmother. Visitation is Sunday, June 30th, 2013, from 5:00PM until 7:00PM at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, 1200 Lamy Lane, Monroe. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 30, 2013

Joyce Parker Haley Funeral services for Joyce Haley, age 92, of Downsville, LA formally of Monroe, LA will be held 2: 00 PM Monday, July 1, 2013 at the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Interment will follow at Mulhearn's Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA where she will be laid to rest beside her husband. Joyce Haley was born on February 5, 1921 in Lucedale, MS and passed away to her heavenly home, surrounded by her family, on June 28, 2013 at the age of 92. Joyce was a current member of First Baptist Church in Farmerville and former member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Haley was a retired seamstress from Selig Manufacturing. She enjoyed flowers and gardening, making ornaments and jewelry out of beads, Nascar and Dale Jr. Mrs. Haley was preceded in death by her husband, Robert S. Haley, Sr. and parents Eugene Lamar Parker and Rebecca Miller Parker, along with all her older brothers and sisters. Left to cherish her memory are; her only Son, Robert S. Haley Jr., and wife Dorothy. Granddaughters; Lynn Albritton and husband Ray. Jennifer Powell and partner John Salazar. Great -grandsons; Jamie Albritton and wife Mitzi, Jeremy Albritton and wife Bridgitte, Josh Powell, Jordan Powell along with Step grandchildren Austin, Ainsley and Zoie Salazar. Great- Great granddaughters; Rylee,Kadence, and Haddie Albritton. The family would like to give special thanks to Union General Hospital, Arbor Lake, LA Hospice, and special caregivers JoAnn Jones and Jean Hendricks. Pallbearers will be her Grandsons. Visitation will be held Sunday, June 30, 2013 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Kilpatrick's Chapel Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Published in The News Star on June 30, 2013

Billy A. Reynolds Funeral Services for Mr. Billy A. Reynolds, 79, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, July 1, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Dalyn Helbling officiating. Graveside Services will be held at 12:30 P.M. in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Bastrop, LA. Mr. Reynolds was born on April 16, 1934 and passed away on June 29, 2013. He served his country in the United States Navy. Billy loved being with his family. He enjoyed Gospel Music, playing numerous instruments, especially the Banjo. Mr. Reynolds also loved to cook and was a Jack of all Trades. He is preceded in death by his parents, J.T. and Georgia Reynolds; and three sisters, Joyce Nall, Margaret Stewart and Juanita Byrd. Survivors include his wife, Thelma Reynolds; two sons, Kenneth Reynolds and wife, Cindy of Savannah, GA and Michael Reynolds and wife, Cindy of Atlanta, GA; daughter, Patricia Williams and husband, Jon of Farmerville, LA; 7 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; sister, Jonette Savage of Bastrop, LA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Andy Brown, Joey Cole, Todd Byrd, Nicholas Reynolds, Stephen Nall, and Shane Fondren. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or to the American Heart Association . Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until Service Time on Monday 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 June 30, 2013

Ana Louise Walker Funeral Services for Ana Louise Walker, 50, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, July 1, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Paul Ford and Rev. Edgar Wallace officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Walker passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2013. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend. Mrs. Walker was preceded in death by her mother, Sally Maxine Howard. Survivors include her husband, Stephen Walker; children, Allison Walls and husband, Kasey of Monroe and Cody Bellamy of Texarkana, AR; two sisters, Brenda Murphy of Monroe and Ann Burch of Sherwood, AR; one brother, Buddy Phillips of New Orleans, LA; mother-in-law, Barbara Walker of Monroe; sister-in-law, Beverly Duchesne of Monroe, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and numerous friends who loved her very much. Pallbearers will be Herman Slade, Beau Duchesne, Ryan Milliken, Lil' Jon Martin, Kasey Walls, and Allen Bellamy. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. A special thanks to Ana's cousin, Terri Beth Milton, for her loving care and support. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society. Ana loved her dog, Jake very much. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 30, 2013

David J. Woodruff David J. Woodruff, 67, Austin, TX, died Tuesday June 18, 2013 David was born on May 19, 1946 to Robert and Bertha Woodruff in Anderson, IN. He graduated from Mary Carroll High School in Corpus Christi, TX in 1964. David served in the Air Force during Vietnam as a Still Photo Specialist and was retired from the Austin Police Department Forensic Multi Media Lab. He was a past member of South Shore Christian Church in Corpus Christi, TX. David is survived by his Love, Kaye; his sister Carol (James)- TX; children David (Heather)-FL, Denyse (Greg)- LA, Colin-LA and Paul (Jessica)- LA; and nine grandchildren. A memorial will be held Sunday July 28 from 12:00 pm -2:00 pm at Kinningham House in Round Rock, TX In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to The Christopher House in Austin, TX or to the charity of your choice . Please visit the obituary and guestbook online at www.centraltexascremation.com Published in The News Star on June 30, 2013

Troy Fore Sr., 81 COLUMBIA – Troy Albert Fore Sr., a fertilizer salesman, died Saturday. Services are 5 p.m. Sunday at Columbia Heights Baptist Church, Grayson. Visitation is 3 p.m. Sunday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery, Grayson, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Chrystal Frasier, 34 OAK GROVE – Chrystal Dawn Frasier, a welder apprentice, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. Monday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Grove City Cemetery

Darius McCarter, 37 SHREVEPORT – Darius Wayne McCarter, a casino culinary chef, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Grambling. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Grambling Memorial Gardens.

Maud Etta Sims, 71 JONESBORO – Maud Etta Sims, a retired General Motors line assembly worker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Peter Baptist Church, ruston. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Monday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in St. Peter Cemetery, Ruston,

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Hanspard, The Rev. Curtis Lee : 11 a.m. Sunday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church . Hensley, Jason Christopher: 11 a.m. Sunday, Lake Providence High School Auditorium. McDonald, Asa Joe: 2 p.m. Sunday, Lamar Baptist Church, Delhi. Ward, Murlean : 1 p.m. Monday, Cherry Hill No. 2 Baptist Church, Galion.