Oct - 2013 - Obituaries from The News-Star

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

Terri Beth Holifield Potter Funeral services for Terri Beth Holifield Potter, 44 of Bastrop will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday October 2, 2013 at Swartz First Baptist Church under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home with Rev. Stan Wyant officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park. Terri went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 29, 2013 after over 30 years of battling cancer. Terri was born on May 22, 1969 in Laurel, Mississippi to the union of Thomas and Virginia Frost Holifield. Terri was an inspiration to many she came in contact with throughout her life's journey, especially the children and their families, nurses, and doctors at St. Jude's Hospital, while she was a patient there. She inspired many through the "I Wish I Could "Foundation. Terri didn't let the trials of life get her spirits down as she took each day God gave her as a blessing. Terri was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia Frost Holifield and brother, Scott Holifield. Survivors include her loving husband of 25 years, Kevin Potter who tirelessly stood by her during these many years of illness. She is also survived by her father, Tom Holifield; sisters, Vicky Runninger (Bob), and Traci Oetgen (Charles); children, Kevin Cheyenne Potter, Terri Diane Potter and Dakato Potter; special nephew Charlie Oetgen and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Roy Sivils, David Speir, Lewis Knighten, Charles Oetgen, Tony Kitchens and Charlie Oetgen. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Swartz First Baptist Church. Online Guestbook www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 1, 2013

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

Patricia Ann (Patti) Lucas Funeral services for Patricia Ann (Patti) Lucas, 59, of Calhoun, LA. will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday October 3, 2013, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Laymond Tucker officiating. Interment will be in Hurricane Grove Cemetery in Sikes, LA, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Patti was born on March 9, 1954 in Bossier City, LA., and passed away on September 30, 2013 in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of the Northeast Louisiana Cowboy Church and was employed with the City of West Monroe. Survivors include her husband Johnnie Lucas; children, Lee Ann Moffett, and Kathy Parker; grandchildren, Hailee Moffett, Garrett Parker, and Olivia Parker; parents, Relton and Ruth Willis; brothers, Tim Willis and Patrick Willis. Pallbearers will be Tim Willis, Pat Willis, Richard Willis, DeWayne Willis, Jeremy Parker, and Keith Cragg. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday October 2, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/ condolence: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on October 2, 2013

Janice Y. Moncrief Funeral services for Janice Y. Moncrief, 87, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00AM Thursday, October 3, 2013, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe with Dr. Bill Dye and Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Moncrief died Tuesday, October 1, 2013, at The Oaks Nursing Home. She was a former member of College Place Baptist Church and was a charter member of North Monroe Baptist Church, where she belonged to the Winsome "Fory/Taylor" Sunday School Class. Mrs. Moncrief worked as a bank officer at Peoples Homestead for over 30 years. She was a member of the WMU, Quota Club, and was a volunteer at North Monroe Hospital and St. Francis North. Janice loved to take care of the Ice Cream Socials at the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. She was a very active coordinator of the Ouachita Parish High School Class 1942 and the Sterlington Old Timers Reunion. Mrs. Moncrief was preceded in death by parents, Cisero Holt Young and Hattie Mae Davenport Young; husband, Colburn Hoyt Moncrief, Sr.; and brother, Cisero Holt Young, Jr. Survivors include her two sons, C.H. "Monty" Moncrief Jr. and wife Barbara Lynn Moncrief of Monroe, LA; and Keith Y. Moncrief and wife Gay Boulware Moncrief of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Megan Elizabeth Moncrief of New York; Leslie Guimbellot Larsen and husband Brett Larsen of Monroe; Meredith Moncrief Branch and husband Aaron Branch and Kirk Andrew Moncrief all of West Monroe, LA; and great grandchildren, Remy Larsen, Lola Larsen, Caroline Branch, and Lily Branch. Pallbearers will be Joel Moncrief, Wayne Moncrief, Steve Cook, Aaron Branch, Brett Larsen, and Gary "Buddy" Cook, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Perry, Bob Lewter, Bob Shumate, and members of the Winsome "Fory/Taylor" Sunday School Class. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 7:00PM Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to North Monroe Baptist Church or to the American Cancer Society . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 2, 2013

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

Anna Jo Sarah (Sally) Savage Gullatt Funeral services for Anna Jo Sarah (Sally) Savage Gullatt, 84 of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, October 4, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Warren Eckhart will officiate. Interment will follow at Gullatt Family Cemetery near Simsboro, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Gullatt was born December 29, 1928 in Wyatt, LA and passed away October 1, 2013 in Monroe, LA. She was a retired school teacher and received a B.S. in Education from Louisiana Tech in 1949. Mrs. Gullatt taught sixth grade in Calcasieu, Jackson and Iberville Parishes. After retirement from Iberville Parish Schools, she taught several years at St. John Catholic School in Plaquemine, Louisiana. Mrs. Gullatt was a loving mother & grandmother, an avid gardener & wonderful cook. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Thomas Ted Gullatt; parents, Malory Houston Savage and Sarah Annie Moffett Savage; brother, Zach Robison, Jr.; brother-in-law, Harrell Gullatt; sisters-in-law, Etta Dean, Margie Johnson, Jessie Fielder and Milledge Ledbetter. Mrs. Gullatt is survived by her sons, Thomas J. Gullatt and wife Denise and John M. Gullatt and wife Angela; grandchildren, Emily Gullatt Byrd and husband Taylor Byrd, Ryan Gullatt and fiancé Morgan Romero, Madison Gullatt, John Bailey Gullatt, Kinsley Gullatt and Brooks Gullatt; sister, Carrie Sue McClure and husband Glynn; brothers-in-law, William Gullatt and wife Gloria, Jap Gullatt and wife Patsy, Sam Ledbetter and wife Jane; sister-in-law, Mildred Gullatt; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Ryan Gullatt, John Bailey Gullatt, Brooks Gullatt, Taylor Byrd, Aaron Branch, Blaine McClure and O. G. McClure. Memorials may be made to Methodist Children's Home, 901 S. Vienna St., Ruston, LA 71270. A special thanks to: Sitter Connie Kelley, The Hospital Staff of St. Francis Medical Center, including Skilled Nursing Unit and St. Francis Specialty Hospital and Physicians of St. Francis Hospitalist Department and her fellow church members of Lea Joyner Methodist Church and family friend Bob Bell. 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 October 3, 2013

Lester Lavelle Hood Services to celebrate the life of Lester Lavelle Hood, age 92, will be held Friday, October 4, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Arcadia. Bro. Jeff Hoffman will officiate. He will be laid to rest at St. Rest Cemetery in Lincoln Parish. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Roseneath Funeral Home in Arcadia. Mr. Hood was born April 17, 1921, in rural Arcadia to Andrew and Geneva Hood. He entered into rest on October 1, 2013, in Ruston, LA. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Pearl Hood, and his sister, Ineta Baker. Mr. Hood was the oldest living member of First Baptist Church in Arcadia. During World War II, he served as a gunnery instructor on B-17s for the Air Force. He retired from the Louisiana Army Ammunition Plant after serving over 35 years as the foreman of the mobile equipment shop. He is survived by his sons, Richard Hood and wife Donna of Ruston and Phillip Hood and wife Joanne of Arcadia; grandchildren, Genelle Denzin and husband Jason, Drew Hood and wife Leah, Amanda Hood, Jonathan Hood and wife Jessica, Alex Hood, Graham Fuller and wife Morgan, Lauren Fuller and Anna Fuller; great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Paxton, and Raen Denzin, Emery Hood and Tinsley Hood; brother-in-law James Baker, niece Melissa Schroeder and special family friend Gerry Aycock. Pallbearers will be Cleo Allen, Charles Bullock, Drew Hood, Jonathan Hood, Randy Hood, Glen Osbun, Rick Schroeder, and Gilbert Sims. Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Adkins and Joe Caskey. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Arcadia Chapel Arcadia, LA Published in The News Star on October 3, 201

Della L. Meeks Della L. Meeks, 89, a homemaker of Sterlington, LA went to her heavenly home on October 2, 2013. A Visitation will be Saturday, October 5, 2013 from 10:00a.m. - 11:00a.m. at Griffin Funeral Home in West Monroe. A Graveside Service will be at Abscent Cemetery in Linville, LA on Saturday at 2:00p.m. with Mr. Dewey Rhodes officiating. Della is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Gene (Pete) Meeks Sr.; her parents, Edward and Effie Aycock and all her siblings. She is survived by her children, Ruby Nell Meeks Neal; Bobbie Jean Meeks; Edward G. Meeks Jr.; Wanda Lou Meeks Burton. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and a host of family and friends. Online Guestbook at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 3, 2013

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

Ted Odom Barnes, Jr. Memorial services for Ted Odom Barnes, Jr., 46, of West Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, October 4, 2013, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. J. E. Brown officiating. Mr. Barnes died Tuesday, October 1, 2013, at Louisiana Extended Care Hospital in West Monroe, LA. He graduated from Ouachita Parish High School, attended NLU, and served 2 years in the U. S. Navy. Mr. Barnes was the former owner of an Internet and Satellite Company. Mr. Barnes was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph David Barnes of West Monroe, LA. Survivors include his children, Bethany Taylor Haynes and Tiffany Amber Barnes; one grandson, Eli Matthew Haynes; mother, Pamela C. Adkinson; brother, Douglas Wayne Russell; numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends. Visitation will be Friday from 1:00 PM until services time at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Joel Osteen Ministries, P.O. Box 4600, Houston, TX 77219, Account # 3736155, Phone 1-888-567-5635 in memory of Ted O. Barnes Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 4, 2013

Dennis Kerry Gilcrease Funeral services for Mr. Dennis Kerry Gilcrease will be 2:00pm Sunday, October 6, 2013 at the chapel of Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe with the Rev. Gary Hamilton officiating. Interment will follow at Rayville Masonic Cemetery in Rayville under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5:00pm to 8:00pm Saturday at the funeral home. Mr. Gilcrease was born on December 20, 1950 in Denver, Co and passed from this life on October 3, 2013 in Calhoun at the age of 62. He was a resident of Calhoun, a member of 1st West of West Monroe where he was active in the deaf ministry. He is preceded in death by his loving grandmother, Laverne Elvia Rebholz. Survivors include his wife, Jewel Wilson Gilcrease of Calhoun; uncle, James E. Rebholz of Texas; cousin, Teresa Ann Morris; three step-children, Pamela Clark, Frankie Wilson, and Johnny Wilson and a host of friends and extended family. Pallbearers will be Tommy Duchense, Frankie Wilson, Johnny Wilson, Frank Wilson, Chris Porter, and Daryl Johnson. Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, La Published in The News Star on October 4, 2013

Linda Joy Love Johnson Funeral services for Linda Joy Love Johnson, 67, of Monroe, LA will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, October 5, 2013 at First United Pentecostal Church, Rayville with Bro. Robert Stroud and Bro. Dan Stansbury officiating. Burial will follow in the Love Cemetery, Rayville, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Linda was born October 23, 1945 in Rayville, LA and passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2013 in Monroe, LA. Linda is preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Kerney Mae Love; daughter, Penny Joy Johnson; and siblings, Kerney Lee Love, Barbara Hutto, and Maxie R. Love. Linda was a member of the Rayville First United Pentecostal Church and she enjoyed spending time quilting. Survivors include daughter, Bridgett McCready of Monroe; son, Trey Johnson and wife, Jeanie of Mangham; grandchildren, Keragan McCready and wife, April of Prairieville, LA, Kayli Clardy and Rylan Johnson both of Mangham; great grandchildren, Payton McCready and Audrey McCready both of Prairieville, LA; siblings, Doris Woodruff of Winnsboro, A.B. Love and wife, Sylvia of Rayville, Houston Love and wife, Francis of Willis, TX, Ann Lafferty and husband, Frank of Hebert, Jane Wright and husband, Charles of West Monroe, Shelia Kay Stroud and husband, Larry of Delhi, and Glenda Dale Howard and Vernon Parks of Rayville; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Keragan McCready, Jeff Wallace, Denny Love, Benny Love, Charles Wright, and Rusty Wright. Honorary pallbearers are O'Neal Hutto, Dan Stansbury, and Scott Lowery. Visitation is 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM, Saturday at the Rayville United Pentecostal Church. Condolences may be left at brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on October 4, 2013

James Michael North Funeral services for James Michael "Mike" North, age 62, of Urania, will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, October 5, 2013 at the First Baptist Church in Olla with Bro. Johnnie Phillips officiating. Interment will follow at the Olla Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia and Saturday from 9:00 AM until service time at the church. Mike was born December 12, 1950 to James and Sue Dowdy North in Monroe and he passed from this life on October 3, 2013 at Hardtner Medical Center in Urania. He was a retired UPS driver. He was in the Air Force having served his country in Vietnam. He loved his grandchildren very much. He was preceded in death by his father: James North; brother: Rick North. He is survived by his wife of 25 years: Kay Duke North of Urania; son: Jamie North and his wife Aimee of West Monroe; three daughters: Lisa Simmons and her husband Charlie of West Monroe; Sarah Peppers and her husband Nathan of Olla; Lindsey Clement and her husband Walter of Olla; mother: Sue Dowdy North of West Monroe; brother: Mark North of West Monroe; twelve grandchildren: Meagan, McKenzie, Adrieanne, Abby, Hill, Cooper, Jewels, Kaylin, Hallie, Leah, Brennan, and Caris. Pallbearers will be Nathan Peppers, Walter Clement, Alvin Spence, Blade Beaubouef, Mark Bradshaw, Wayne Corley, and Justin Beaubouef. You may send online condolences to the North family at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on October 4, 2013

Andrew Robinson Andrew "A.C." Robinson, 77, of Monroe, Louisiana Self Employed, died Sunday, September 29, 2013. Services are 11:00AM Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Parkview Drive Church of Christ. Visitation will be held 1:00-6:00PM Friday, October 4, 2013 at Miller Funeral Home. Internment will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Miller Funeral Home. Miller Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 4, 2013

J. Victor Antley, 71 DOWNSVILLE – J. Victor “Vic” Antley, an employee with Shaw Oxygen, died Thursday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Ted O. Barnes Jr., 46 Ted Odom Barnes Jr. of West Monroe, former owner of an Internet and satellite company, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Friday until service time at the funeral home.

Cheryl B. Dyke, 42 Cheryl Brinson Dyke of West Monroe died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Hasley Cemetery Memorial Pavilion, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday until service time at the pavilion. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Hosie Franklin, 63 CHOUDRANT – Hosie Franklin, a car detailer, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Sinai Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-8 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Leon Gober Jr., 88 Leon Gober Jr. of Monroe, a retiree of Occidental Petroleum, formerly Columbian Carbon Co., died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Anna J. Gullatt, 84 Anna Jo Sarah Savage Gullatt of West Monroe, a retired educator, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Gullatt Family Cemetery, near Simsboro.

Glenn R. Johnson, 49 BATON ROUGE – Glenn Ray Johnson, a maintenance technician, died Sept. 18. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Midway Baptist Church, Holly Ridge. Arrangements are under the direction of Baker Funeral Home, Baker.

Della L. Meeks, 89 Della L. Meeks of Sterlington, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Abscent Cemetery, Linville. Visitation is 10-11 a.m. Saturday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Hailey B. Stewart, 82 SALINE – Hailey B. Stewart, an accountant, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Magnolia Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Old Saline Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Ray Torbor, 65 RUSTON – Ray Torbor, university and city waste management worker, died Sept. 25. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Previously Acknowledged Cooks, Willie Lee : 11 a.m. Friday, Church of Jesus, Monroe. Cooper, Agnes : noon Saturday, New Jerusalem No. 2 Baptist Church. Davis, Sherry L. : 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Monroe. Dugan, Elizabeth : 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Joe Baptist Church, Alto. Hayward, Bertha Ophelia : 1 p.m. Saturday, Hester’s Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Jackson, Allen: 11 a.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Johnson, Linda Joy Love: 2 p.m. Saturday, Rayville First United Pentecostal Church. Sanford, Betty Lou McGaha : 10 a.m. Friday, Goodwill Church of God, Goodwill. Ward, Margaret: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Oak Grove. White, Jerry: 1 p.m. Saturday, True Gospel Baptist Church. Williams, Samuels: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Epps.

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

Dorothy Bennett Funeral Services for Dorothy Bennett, 84, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, October 5, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Terry Bostick officiating. Interment will follow in Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens Cemetery in West Monroe, LA. Dorothy was born August 10, 1929 and passed away October 3, 2013. She was a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe, where she worked in the nursery for many years. Mrs. Bennett is preceded in death by her husband, Harrell R. Bennett. Survivors include her daughter, Dianne Bennett Hay and husband, Randy of Ruston, LA; granddaughter, Hilary Branch and husband, Michael of Ruston, LA; great-grandson, Cayden Branch; brother-in-law, George Brown of Houston, TX; sister-in-law, Doris Doolittle of West Monroe, LA and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until Service Time on Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of West Monroe Nursery. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 5, 2013

Leon Gober, Jr. Funeral services for Leon Gober, Jr., 88, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, October 7, 2013, at the Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Gober was born November 21, 1924 and died Wednesday, October 2, 2013, at St. Francis Medical Center. He retired from Occidental Petroleum, formerly Columbian Carbon Company, where he was a plant manager and spent several years traveling to countries including Italy, Brazil, and England. He was a member of St Mark's United Methodist Church. Mr. Gober was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy C. Gober. Survivors include his sons, Mark Alan Gober and wife Tracy of The Woodlands, TX, and Dr. John David Gober and wife Judy of Chesapeake, VA; two granddaughters, Meredith Gober and Julie Gober; one grandson, Josh Gober; one sister, Marie Gober; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to St. Mark's United Methodist Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 5, 2013

Larry Lee Lyle Funeral services for Larry Lee Lyle, 63, of Rayville, LA will be held 2:00 PM, Sunday, October 6, 2013 at the Holly Ridge United Methodist Church with Bro. William Waller officiating. Burial will follow in the Rayville Masonic Cemetery, Rayville, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Larry was born October 21, 1949 in Delhi, LA and passed away Friday, October 4, 2013 in Mangham, LA after a lengthy illness. Mr. Larry was a member and trustee of Holly Ridge United Methodist Church. He worked for 28 years at Scott Truck & Tractor in Rayville and drove a school bus for 28 years with the Richland Parish School System. Larry is preceded in death by his parents, Marion Leo Lyle, Sr. and Sarah Caston Lyle; brother, James Willie Lyle; and his sister, Sarah Ellen Lyle. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Beverly Searcy Lyle of Rayville; daughter, Emily Ann Lyle of Monroe; brother, Leo Lyle, Jr. and wife, Carolyn of Rayville; sister, Susan Lyle Graham of Rayville; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Shane Starks, Russ Shoemaker, Tommy Dickerson, Jason Lyle, Richard Lyle, Jimmy Dale Greer, Jimmy Williams, Alvin "Shorty" Hough, and Edward Greer. Honorary pallbearers will be Ronnie Roberts, Greg Grantham, L. B. Harris, Jr., Willie Robinson, James Toney, Tyler Maxwell, Joe Lively, Joey Warren, Jerry Thomason, Tom Searcy, and Tommy Watson. Visitation is 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. To leave condolences for the family go to brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on October 5, 2013

Tim D. Sparks Tim Sparks, 67 passed away on October 3, 2013. A Visitation will be Monday , October 7, 2013 from 1:00p.m -3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Griffin Funeral Home. A Memorial service will be directly following the visitation. Tim was a resident of West Monroe, LA . His passion was Volkswagons, railbuggies, his garage and hanging out at Waffle House and his family. He retired in Kentucky from Verizon as a mechanic /shop Foreman. Tim is survived by his spouse Gwen Smith; his children, Timmy Sparks, Randy Bennett, Marcy Dyer, Beckey Spruell, all from West Monroe; his parents, Don Beile and the late Toddie Beile; his siblings, Donna and Danny Beile all from Kentucky; numerous grandkids and great-grandkids. Online Guest book at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from October 5 to October 6, 2013

Sonny Wright Funeral Services for Mr. Sonny Wright, 77, of West Monroe, LA will be held 2:00 P.M. Sunday, October 6, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Luther Sanson officiating. Interment will follow in Luna Methodist Cemetery, West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Sonny Wright was born September 18, 1936 and passed away October 3, 2013. Survivors include his wife, Reba Wright; daughter, Lauren Wright; grandson, Levi Brown; step children, Mike Cox, Greg Cox and Gina McMillan; brother and sisters, Truman R. Wright and wife, Mary Lee, Elaine Bergerion, Carolyn Davis and Era J. Garrett, and numerous nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Pallbearers will be Ed Arrant, Stuart Gentry, Toopie Gooden, David Jackson, Marty McDonald, Butch Jones, Jacob Austin and Shane Wright. Honorary Pallbearers will be Alton Harper, Malcomb Brownell, Johnny Bamburg, David Sears, Greg Anderson, P.D. McVay, Jerry Walker, Mike Lee and the rest of the Prairion Bayou Group. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Thanks to the many friends and family for all the prayers and support. He was greatly loved by many. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 5, 201

J. Victor Antley, 71 DOWNSVILLE – J. Victor “Vic” Antley, an employee with Shaw Oxygen, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Acree Cemetery, Point. Olga B. Blaylock, 85 RAYVILLE – Olga Beatrice Blaylock, a retired clothing seamstress, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lynn Cemetery, Archibald. Rosie P. Bynum, 81 TALLULAH – Rosie P. Bynum, a retired food service technician, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is noon Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Maryland Cemetery under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Dorothy Cutright, 67 SLIDELL – Dorothy Cutright, formerly of Chase, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 4 p.m. Sunday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 3 p.m. Sunday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Chase Cemetery. Hazel S. Flowers, 98 Hazel Stephens Flowers of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. Monday at Central Baptist Church, Wisner. Other arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Donald C. Fuller, 59 DELHI – Donald Craig Fuller died Wednesday. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Dennis K. Gilcrease, 62 Dennis Kerry Gilcrease of Calhoun, a construction draftsman, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery, Rayville. Gladys K. Hicks, 99 DOWNSVILLE – Gladys Kelley Hicks, a retired school cafeteria worker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Nebo Cemetery.

Glenn R. Johnson, 49 BATON ROUGE – Glenn Ray Johnson, a maintenance technician, died Sept. 18. Memorial services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Midway Baptist Church, Holly Ridge. Arrangements are under the direction of Baker Funeral Home, Baker.

Larry W. Lawrence Sr., 62 OLLA – Larry Wayne Lawrence Sr., a construction worker, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Monday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is noon Monday until service time at the funeral home.

Dwana McCaa, 53 Dwana McCaa of Monroe died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

O.K. Nelson Jr., 72 SONDHEIMER – O.K. Nelson Jr., a farmer, died Sept. 27. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Union Baptist No. 2 Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Ronnie Rushing, 71 DODSON – Ronnie Rushing died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Gladys C. Sweat, 78 QUEEN CITY, Texas – Gladys Copeland Sweat, formerly of Bastrop, a retired store manager, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Redwing Cemetery, Goodwill.

Robert E. Waller, 93 Robert Edwin “Bob” Waller of Monroe, a retired lieutenant colonel of the U.S. Air Force, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Grace Episcopal Church, Monroe. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Previously Acknowledged Cooper, Agnes : noon Saturday, New Jerusalem No. 2 Baptist Church. Davis, Sherry L. : 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Monroe. Dugan, Elizabeth : 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Joe Baptist Church, Alto. Dyke, Cheryl Brinson : 2 p.m. Saturday, Hasley Cemetery Memorial Pavilion, West Monroe. Franklin, Hosie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Sinai Baptist Church. Hayward, Bertha Ophelia : 1 p.m. Saturday, Hester’s Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Jackson, Allen: 11 a.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Johnson, Linda Joy Love: 2 p.m. Saturday, Rayville First United Pentecostal Church. Meeks, Della L. : 2 p.m. Saturday, Abscent Cemetery, Linville. Stewart, Hailey B. : 10 a.m. Saturday, Magnolia Baptist Church. Torbor, Ray : 11 a.m. Saturday, King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Ward, Margaret: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Oak Grove. White, Jerry: 1 p.m. Saturday, True Gospel Baptist Church. Williams, Samuels: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Epps.

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

Christopher Scott Carnegie Funeral services for Christopher Scott Carnegie, 41, of Rayville, LA will be held 2:00 PM, Monday, October 7, 2013 at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville with Rev. Steve Ballard and Rev. Tommy Simpkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Bethel Cemetery, Holly Ridge under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Christopher was born November 5, 1971 in Natchez, MS and passed away Friday, October 4, 2013 in West Monroe. Christopher is preceded in death by his parents, Scottie and Yvonne Carnegie; sister, Courtney Brooke Carnegie; maternal grandparents, Mary and Thurman Westbrook; and paternal grandparents, Odessa and Eugene Carnegie. Survivors include the love of his life wife, Jimmie Lynn Carnegie of Rayville; children, Zachary Gene Carnegie, Mason Scott Carnegie, and Emma Grace Carnegie all of Rayville; half sister, Ashley Carnegie of Monterey, LA; mother-in-law, Emma Wood and husband, Chuck of Vicksburg, MS; father-in-law, David Massey and wife, Debbie of Rayville; sister-in-law, Sharon Rogers and husband, Bennett of Rayville; host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins; his many friends and all of his special friends in the oil field. At his death, Chris was employed by H&P Drilling where he had worked for the last 10 years. Chris' proudest moments were the times spent with his three children and wife, Jimmie Lynn at his home on Davis Lake. He loved watching his children enjoy life and was always present at their games and other activities when he was home. Chris was a gentle spirit who had a deep love for his family who anxiously awaited his return from his job where he worked tirelessly and faithfully to care for his family and to also instill a strong work ethic for his children. Even though his trips home were brief he would still find time to help by contributing numerous hours to Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, where he was a member. His friends will reflect on his jovial laugh and constant smile, especially when he was with his family. There will be an empty chair at our family gatherings that can never be filled. He will be sorely missed by numerous nephews, nieces, uncles, and aunts from his large family. Chris was always there to pitch in with any task the family needed and could be found regularly on networking sites where a kind comment was met with his testimony of his love for Christ. Chris came to Christ two years ago by the leadership of Bro. Harold Spillers and it was apparent in his daily life through the example he set for others. Those that knew Chris best could see the change that his new found love for Jesus Christ had made in his life. Through his testimony his children and wife were forever changed as they have all received Christ as their Saviour. Chris has most assuredly looked at the face of Jesus and heard "Well done my good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your Lord." Chris will be remembered as a true family man, and a man of God who was a shining example of the true greatness of salvation. Pallbearers will be Mason Scott Carnegie, Nick Gibson, Todd Hough, Terry Gill, Jr., Chris Bass, Paul Allen, James Gill, and Jesse Jamison. Honorary pallbearers are the Men of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and Chris Cannon. Visitation is 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Sunday at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. Condolences may be left at brownholleyfuneralhomes.com. Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on October 6, 2013

Hazel S. Flowers Funeral services for Mrs. Hazel Stephens Flowers, 98, of West Monroe, LA formerly of Wisner, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, October 7, 2013 at the South Central Baptist Church in Wisner with Rev. Larry Eubanks officiating. Interment will be in South Central Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Flowers died October 3, 2013 at Landmark Nursing Home. Mrs. Flowers was a long time member of South Central Baptist Church. She was very active in all of the church activities and loved her Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Wesley Flowers, Jr.; parents, Charlie and Florence Stephens; brother, John H. Stephens; son, Charles Wesley Flowers; daughter, Betty F. Curry and daughter-in-law, Peggy S. Flowers. Survivors: Daughter, Mrs. Virginia Frost and husband, Velton; Son, Donald Flowers; Daughter-in-law, Carolyn Flowers; 10 Grandchildren; 17 Great-Grandchildren; 5 Great-Great-Grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jeff Curry, Randy Whitney, Mark Walker, David Flowers and Nick Jungina. Visitation will be 1:00 P.M. until service time on Monday at the church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 6, 2013

Mary Ellen Johnson Schneider MARCH 19, 1930 - OCTOBER 4, 2013 Mary Ellen Johnson Schneider, wife of H. Graham Schneider, died on October 4, 2013 at the age of 83 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her father James "Jimmie" Lewis Johnson, her mother Eloise Thompson Johnson, her sister Betty Lorraine Schneider Crews, and her brother James "Jim Jr." Lewis Johnson. Mary Ellen is survived by Graham, her beloved husband of 65 years; her son H. Graham Schneider, Jr.; her son and daughter-in-law James "Jimmie" Johnson Schneider and Jane Ziober Schneider; their three sons: John Brandon Schneider and his wife Kelly, Ryan Graham Schneider and his wife, Marci, and James Davis Schneider and his wife, Caroline; her son Samuel Lowry Schneider and his daughter, Jessica Endsley Schneider; her sister Barbara Lee Johnson Patrick and many nieces and nephews. Mary Ellen was born in Lake Providence, LA, on March, 19, 1930. She graduated from Lake Providence High School and attended Louisiana Tech. On May 19, 1948 she married Graham, her childhood sweetheart, at First United Methodist Church in Lake Providence. They lived in Lake Providence where they raised their three sons until 1993, when they moved to Monroe. Mary Ellen was known as a lovely hostess and homemaker, always ready to make her guests welcome and relaxed. She enjoyed cooking and contributed to several cookbooks over the years. She loved art and painting which she pursued throughout her life creating dozens of paintings which she often gave to friends and family and donated for charitable causes. Mary Ellen was an active participant in numerous community organizations in Lake Providence. While living in Lake Providence, she served as President of the Women of Grace Episcopal Church, taught Sunday school and served on the Vestry. After she and Graham moved to Monroe, they both were active members of Grace Episcopal Church of Monroe and Bayou DeSiard Country Club. Mary Ellen and Graham loved to travel and after their sons graduated from high school, they traveled frequently around the nation and throughout the world. They especially loved river cruises throughout Europe. When they were in Monroe, they loved to dine out which they did most evenings with family and friends. Mary Ellen will be deeply missed as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Her sweet smile, kindness and wonderful sense of humor will always be remembered. A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 7, 2013 at 2:30 P.M., at Grace Episcopal Church, 405 Glenmar Avenue, Monroe, LA, with a visitation at Kilbourne Hall, adjacent to the church, at 1:30 P.M., one hour before the memorial service under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America Association, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th floor, NY, NY 10001 (www.alzfdn.org) or to Grace Episcopal Church, 405 Glenmar Avenue, Monroe, LA 71201 The family wishes to give special thanks to Dr. Dean Stockstill, Louisiana Hospice, the staff at The Terrace of West Monroe, Senior Care Services and especially to Olivia Gay, Mary Ellen's caregiver. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, Louisiana Published in The News Star on October 6, 2013

Tim D. Sparks Tim Sparks, 67 passed away on October 3, 2013. A Visitation will be Monday , October 7, 2013 from 1:00p.m -3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Griffin Funeral Home. A Memorial service will be directly following the visitation. Tim was a resident of West Monroe, LA . His passion was Volkswagons, railbuggies, his garage and hanging out at Waffle House and his family. He retired in Kentucky from Verizon as a mechanic /shop Foreman. Tim is survived by his spouse Gwen Smith; his children, Timmy Sparks, Randy Bennett, Marcy Dyer, Beckey Spruell, all from West Monroe; his parents, Don Beile and the late Toddie Beile; his siblings, Donna and Danny Beile all from Kentucky; numerous grandkids and great-grandkids. Online Guest book at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from October 5 to October 6, 2013

Lt. Col (Ret) Robert Edwin "Bob" Waller Funeral services for Lt. Col (Ret) Robert Edwin "Bob" Waller, 93 , of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, October 7, 2013, at Grace Episcopal Church with Rev. Whit Stodghill officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Waller died Thursday, October 3, 2013. He was born in Jackson, Michigan, on January 9, 1920. He obtained degrees from several civilian and military schools and taught U.S. History and Nuclear Physics for 10 years. Mr. Waller served his country in WWII flying B24s on 50 missions and B36s in Korea. He continued to serve his country flying 17 combat missions as staff officer in Vietnam. Several of his medals reside at the Chennault Aviation and Military Museum. After retirement, Mr. Waller continued to work in civilian jobs, working 15 years for the Commerce Department in Florida. He then worked another 15 years as Honor Deputy Sheriff also in Orlando, Florida, assisting citizens that were victims of crime. He was a member of the Local American Legion, Masons, Scottish Rites, and Shriners as well as the Sojourners Hero, the Legion of Honor in Orlando, and MOAA in Monroe. Recently, he received the French Legion of Honor Award. He was an avid traveler visiting the world and the states several times. He most admired Thailand and Italy. Mr. Waller was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Edwin Waller and Lula Fredricka Widmayer Waller; and sons, Gary Edwin Waller and David Michael Waller, Sr. Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Reba Ray Waller; two brothers, Charles Waller and William Waller, Sr.; two sisters, Mary Leonetti and Doris Christianson; two grandchildren, Michael Waller and wife Wendy, and Wendy Colvin and husband Nathan; great grandchildren, Ella Waller, Madeline Colvin, and Charles Colvin; daughter-in-law, Marilynn Waller; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Ron Waller, Bill Waller, Alex Hayward, Bill Galligan, Steve Sutherland, and Bryan Caldwell. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM Sunday, October 6, 2013, at the funeral home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 6, 2013

Curtis E. Adcock, 78 WINNSBORO – Curtis E. Adcock, a truck driver, died Friday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Monday at Gill First National Funeral Home. Visitation is 1 p.m. Monday until service time at the funeral home.

Leon Gober Jr., 88 Leon Gober Jr. of Monroe, a retiree of Occidental Petroleum, formerly Columbian Carbon Co., died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at the Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Larry Lee Lyle, 63 RAYVILLE – Larry Lee Lyle, a retired salesman with Scott, Truck & Tractor, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Holly Ridge United Methodist Church, Holly Ridge. Burial will be in the Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

Dwana McCaa, 53 Dwana McCaa of Monroe, a teacher’s aide, died Friday. memorial services will be held at a later date under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe.

John H. McMillan Sr., 68 John H. McMillan Sr. of West Monroe, a retired construction carpenter, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ronald N. Rushing 71 JONESBORO – Ronald N. Rushing, a retired school bus driver, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at McDonald Memorial Baptist Church. Burial will be at Antioch Community Cemetery, Calvin, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home.

Elinore Shirey, 96 LAKE PROVIDENCE – Elinore Elizabeth "Scottie" Shirey, a retired bookkeeper, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery.

Mary Ann Tumlinson, 69 OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. – Mary Ann Guice, a retired real estate broker originally of Bastrop, died Friday. Services are 4 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Bonita Cemetery, Bonita.

Sonny Wright, 77 Sonny Wright of West Monroe, a plumber, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Luna Methodist Cemetery, West Monroe.

Previously Acknowledged Blaylock, Olga Beatrice : 2 p.m. Sunday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Cutright, Dorothy : 4 p.m. Sunday, Gill First National Funeral Home. Gilcrease, Dennis Kerry: 2 p.m. Sunday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Hicks, Gladys Kelley: 2 p.m. Sunday, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Lawrence Sr., Larry Wayne : 2 p.m. Monday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Sweat, Gladys Copeland: 2 p.m. Sunday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Waller, Robert Edwin “Bob” : 10 a.m. Monday, Grace Episcopal Church, Monroe.

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

Stephen Hugh Martin Stephen Hugh Martin Born In Sacramento, CA on January 14, 1947 Died at his home in Summerfield, LA on October 6, 2013 Graveside services for Steve Martin, age 66, of Summerfield, LA will be at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, October 8, 2013, at Bernice City Cemetery with Dr. Johnie Adkins, Jr. officiating. A memorial service will immediately follow at Bernice United Methodist Church. Fellowship with the family will follow the memorial service. Steve was born on January 14, 1947, in Sacramento, California and died on October 6, 2013, at his home near Summerfield, after a lengthy illness. Steve was the only child of Floe Lambert and Hugh Garrett Martin. He attended school in Bernice from 1st through 12th grades, and received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana Tech. He and Phamie Colvin were married in Bernice First Baptist Church on December 27, 1968. Steve began his engineering career with Shell Oil in South Louisiana, at the Norco Refinery. Their three children were born when they lived in LaPlace, Louisiana. Steve and Phamie lived in LaPlace until 1985, when they were transferred to Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia. The family lived in Saudi Arabia for 4 years, and then were transferred to Irvine, CA and Kingwood, TX. For several years during the 1990s, Steve was employed by Atlas Processing in Shreveport, LA. In 1999 Steve and Phamie relocated to Baton Rouge where he worked at Motiva/Shell Oil Convent refinery. Steve was a diligent worker and talented engineer, and began and ended his career with Shell Oil. He and Phamie retired to his family farm near Bernice in 2006. Steve was a devoted caregiver for his parents, aunts, and mother-in-law for many years. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. Steve was an active member of both Summerfield and Bernice United Methodist Churches. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh and Floe Martin. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Phamie Colvin Martin of Bernice; daughter Caroline Byerman and husband Dave and children Amanda and Will of Las Vegas, NV; son Thad Martin and wife Melissa and children Russell and Norah of Austin, TX; daughter Susan Martin and husband Andrew Hecox and son Hollis of Raleigh, NC; sister-in-law Jean Moore and husband Jim of Ruston and children Jessica of Ruston and Andrew of New York City; brother-in-law Andy Colvin and wife Cathy and children Sarah and Makai of Santa Fe, NM; special cousin Debbie Vlahakos and husband Vic and family of Houston, TX; numerous cousins in Cadiz and Hopkinsville, KY; and many wonderful friends. Memorials may be made to the Summerfield United Methodist Church, PO Box 127, Summerfield, LA 71079 or the Bernice United Methodist Church, PO Box 186, Bernice, LA 71222. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on October 7, 2013

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

James Carroll Holland James Carroll "Jim" Holland of Woodway passed away Saturday, October 5, 2013, at his home. A memorial service will be 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 9, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel, presided over by Mr. Harold W. Earls. Visitation will be 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 8, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room. Jim was born April 8, 1949, in Asheville, North Carolina, to James Carroll Holland, Sr., and Dorothy Bazemore Holland. A four sport lettermen in football, baseball, basketball and track and field, Jim graduated from Lee Edwards High School in 1967 and was a recipient of a football scholarship to Appalachian State University, where he graduated in 1971. After graduation Jim began a lifelong career of service in the development of young men and women, as a teacher and coach. Starting his career as a high school football coach in Asheville and Charlotte, North Carolina, Jim progressed to the collegiate coaching ranks at Clemson University, where he also earned a Masters in Education Administration in 1975. Over the next twenty years, Jim had coaching stints at East Carolina University, Wofford College, Delta State University, Western Kentucky, University of Louisiana at Monroe, and finally Baylor University. In the years prior to his retirement, Jim served as a teacher and administrator at Connally and Midway Independent School Districts, with a specific focus on under privileged and struggling students. In a career spanning over four decades, Jim undoubtedly touched the lives of thousands of young men and women in a positive way and will be long remembered for his dedication, positive attitude, and encouragement he brought to so many. Jim is survived by his wife of 33 years, Sarah Patrick Holland; and the pride of his life, his two sons, Captain Patrick Holland & wife, Kaylee, of Swansboro, North Carolina, and Jay Holland of Waco. He is also survived by his mother, Dorothy Holland of Asheville; and his sister, Jean Holland Deweese. Memorial donations can be made in Jim's name to the Midway High School Special Olympics at 13885 Woodway Dr., Woodway, TX 76712. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.WilkirsonHatchBailey.com. Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Waco, TX Published in The News Star on October 8, 2013

John Hugh McMillan Sr., Funeral services for John Hugh McMillan Sr., 68, of West Monroe, are 11:00AM on Wednesday, October 9th, 2013, in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with Bro. Ray Jones and Bro. Jerry Saulsbury officiating. Interment follows at the New Hope Church of God Cemetery, Pioneer, LA under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mr. McMillan was born June 21, 1945, in Jonesboro, LA and passed away October 4, 2013 in West Monroe. He was a retired construction carpenter and a member of the Liberty Grove Church of God. Preceding him in death are his son, Timothy R. McMillan; his parents, Dalton and Willodene McMillan; and by his 3 brothers, Eugene, Gerald, and Kenneth McMillan. Mr. McMillan is survived by his wife of 48 years, Earline; 4 sons, John "Johnny" H. McMillan Jr. (Joy), Jonathan D. McMillan (Dorothy), David I. McMillan (Theresa), and Shelby C. McMillan (Shannon); a "special daughter" Christine Hendrix; 10 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; 3 brothers, Cecil, Harold, and John C. McMillan; and 4 sisters, Anne Foster, Elsie Honeycutt, Sherry Foster, and Nita Brown. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Visitation is 5:00PM to 8:00PM on Tuesday, October 8th, 2013, at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 8, 2013

Arvin M. Olson Arvin M. Olson, aka Little Dixie Firecracker King for 50 years was born on April 26, 1930 and went out with a big bang on October 6, 2013. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00p.m. Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at Griffin Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Visitation will be Tuesday 5:00-8:00p.m. at Griffin's. Interment will be at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens. Arvin is preceded in death by his wife, Leota Olson; parents, Melvin and Myrtle Olson; sister, Maxine Cameron. He is survived by his children, Paula O. Hinton of Folly Beach, SC; Carla Quincey and husband Rick; of Branson MO; Cinda Hare and husband Dan; Penny Maxey and husband David; Kim Olson; Tim Olson and wife Kathy all of West Monroe, LA; sisters, Gloria Cornelius; Lavon Hines; Lucille Schoon all of SD; Delores Coleman of IA; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 8, 2013

John L. Stansbury Funeral services for Mr. John L. Stansbury age 96, of Sardis Community, LA will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at Sardis Baptist Church of Farmerville, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Bobby Jackson. Interment will follow at Sardis Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville. Mr. Stansbury was born on November 14, 1916 and passed away on October 7, 2013. He was a member of Sardis Baptist Church. He served in the United States Army and was a Veteran of WWII. He is preceded in death by his wife, Neda Reeves Stansbury. Survivors are his son, John David Stansbury of Sardis Community; grandson: John Floyd Stansbury and wife Donna of Sardis Community; great-grandsons: Russell Stansbury and Randall Stansbury; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be: Russell Stansbury, and Stuart Williams. Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 8, 2013 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Sardis Baptist Church. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on October 8, 2013

LTC. John E. "Buddy" Thornhill, Graveside services for LTC. John E. "Buddy" Thornhill, 81, (U S Army, Ret.) of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at Harris Cemetery, Franklin Parish. Bro. Marty Kutz will officiate under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. John was born September 27, 1932 in Crowville, Louisiana the son of Joseph Frances Thornhill and Codie Viola Thornhill. He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Doris Thornhill Kemp. John joined the U S Army in 1954 and served in Germany, Africa, Vietnam and various bases around the United States. John is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ann Sills Thornhill; three sons, Steven Thornhill and his wife Sheryl of Mulhall, OK, Joe Thornhill and his wife Molly of Pineville, LA, Jim Thornhill of West Monroe, LA; two granddaughters, Jennifer Thornhill Jones and her husband Mike of Lawton, OK; and Lauren Thornhill of Duncan, OK; two sisters, Irma McGraw and her husband J.D. of Wesley Chapel, FL. and Betty Iles of Natchez, Mississippi; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 10:30 am until 12:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe Published in The News Star on October 8, 2013

Dorothy Austin, 66 JONESBORO – Dorothy Austin, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery.

Thomas Futch, 64 EROS – Thomas Futch, a machinist, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lone Cherry Cemetery, Mangham,

Lillie Harrell, 93 MANGHAM – Lillie Harrell, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Herman Long, 53 BASTROP – Herman Long, a storekeeper, died Sept. 27. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at New Second Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ruthie Markray, 83 RINGGOLD – Ruthie Markray, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home.

Alvin McDowell Jr., 71 TALLULAH – Alvin McDowell Jr., a retired electrician, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Lillian Miller, 94 Lillian Miller of Monroe died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Mount Ararat Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Thursday at Funerals by McFarland. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Taylor W. Parrish, 68 GILMER, Texas – Taylor Warren Parrish, a cattleman and auctioneer, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Erman Smith Funeral Home, Pittsburg, Texas. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Gilmer.

Thomas J. Payton, 72 LIMA, Ohio – Thomas Joe Payton, formerly of Collinston, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Willie Porter, 88 EPPS – Willie Porter, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

James Ranger, 54 TALLULAH – James Ranger, a custodian, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Montiaugoes Ruffin, 25 OAK GROVE – Montiaugoes Ruffin, a meat cutter, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Mary F. Sewell, 86 CROSSETT, Ark. – Mary Frances Sewell, formerly of Epps, a retired nurse, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial is 2 p.m. Wednesday in Olive Branch Methodist Church Cemetery, near Strong, Ark.

Willie L. Talley, 70 COOK, Ill. – Willie Lee Talley, formerly of Rayville, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

John G. Waldman, 83 BOSSIER CITY – John G. Waldman, retired military, died Sept. 30. Graveside services noon Tuesday at Fellowship Cemetery, Quitman. Arrangements are under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Artis C. Williams, 77 Artis C. Williams of Monroe, a laborer, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Previously Acknowledged Sanderson, Henry Matthew Jr.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Shirey, Elinore Elizabeth: 11 a.m. Tuesday, First United Methodist Church, Lake Providence.

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

Yvonne George Bass Funeral services for Yvonne George Bass, 51 of Oklahoma City formerly of West Monroe, will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, October 11, 2013 at Feazel Chapel at First Baptist Church West Monroe. Rev. Mark Fenn will officiate. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Yvonne was born November 30, 1961 in Monroe, LA and passed away Sunday, October 6, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. She graduated from West Monroe High School and LA Tech and attended Mid America Seminary in Memphis, TN. home school Yvonne was employed by Bristol-Myers as a Pharmaceutical Representative and earned a trip to Rome, Italy as Top Sales Representative for the year. For the past decade she was a Home School Mom. Yvonne is survived by her husband, Sam Bass; son, Noah Bass; 2 daughters, Eden and Emily Bass; step-sons, Cody and Andrew Bass; mother and father, Voriece and Louis George; sister, Jennifer Bostick and husband Troy; brother, Bryan George; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Pallbearers are nephews Austin George, Tyler George, Josh Bostick, Caleb Bostick; and Cody and Andrew Bass. Visitation will be held Friday from 12:00 noon until service time at the church. Memorials may be made to Louisiana Baptist Children's Home or the charity of your choice . Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 10, 2013

Freddie Cook Freddie Cook (Fred Daniel) died October 8, 2013. He is preceded in death by his parents C.L. (Jack) and Doris Brandon Cook and sisters Arlene Cook Platt and Mary Ellen Cook Taylor and brothers Jackie, Bobbie, Tommy and Steven. He is survived by brothers Willie and Donnie Cook and sister Lila Cook McCarty all of West Monroe. Published in The News Star on Oct. 10, 2013

Delton Ray Dartlon Delton Ray Dartlon, 82, of West Monroe formerly of Oak Grove, Louisiana passed away October 8, 2013. He courageously battled cancer for twelve plus years. Delton was a resident of Oak Grove for over 81 years. He was a member of Unity Baptist Church. During that time he touched many lives through his work: pipelining, farming, raising cattle and sharing vegetables from his garden. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joyce Dartlon, two daughters, Terrie Chisholm and Cindy Hoover, husband, Gary Hoover and one son, Byron Dartlon, wife Susie Dartlon. His grandchildren are Chase Craig, Tyler Strange, Clark Strange, wife Logan Strange, Lauren Craig, Lindsey Dartlon, Emily Fillpot and Dillion Dartlon. He was blessed with three great grandchildren, Logan Craig, Aubrey Craig and Eliza Strange. His sisters are Loretta Griffin and Audrey Lett, both of West Monroe, Louisiana. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, A. D. Dartlon and Emily Trichel Dartlon and grandparents Pashalie and Julia Dartlon and Elee and Emma DelRio Trichell. Visitation is Wednesday, October 9, 2013 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove, LA. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:00 PM at Cox Chapel with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers are: Tommy Smith, Ricky Lett, Ronnie Griffin, Monnett Dartlon, J. D. Hansen and Tony Robian. Honorary Pallbearers will be Mike Kovac, Cullen Kovac, Paul Craig, John Philley, Billy Joe McNeil, Shorty McLemore and Romeo Stallings. Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 10, 2013

Lillian Dena Malloy Johnson Funeral services for Lillian Dena Malloy Johnson, 92 of Calhoun, Louisiana will be Friday, October 11, 2013 10am at First Baptist Church Calhoun. Rev. Neil Everett and Rev. Werner Aswell will be officiating. Music will be provided by Grace Calhoun. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mother was born November 19, 1920 in Wills Point, Texas and passed away peacefully at her home in Calhoun on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 surrounded by her children. We are eternally grateful to God for blessing us with such exceptional parents. They just wrapped us in love and caring all of our lives. Mother served her church and family faithfully. We honor our Mother for her meekness and undying devotion to her family and her God. Anyone who knew Mother was very aware of her deep commitments, her grace, and her tender but solid unwavering love.The family wishes to thank Charlotte McNeal and Hospice Family Alliance, Dr. Sunil Prim, and the staff at St. Francis Hospital. Dena is preceded in death by her faithful husband of 66 years, Leonard Lee Johnson and her son Freddie Lee Johnson. She is survived by her two sons, Leonard Lance Johnson and William Stephen (Max) Johnson and wife Carole. Her daughters, Mitzi Lanita George, Karen Elizabeth Townsend and husband Kenneth, Lillian Kathleen Johnson, and Marilyn Rose Stephenson and husband Rick. Mother had 15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. We are sad to loose Mother and will forever feel her tender presence. We are comforted because our Mother is reunited with her soul-mate now eternally praising our Heavenly Father. We are anxious to be with them in heaven where our family will be complete in the Kingdom of Heaven. What a glorious reunion it will be. Pallbearers will be Rick Stephenson, Jay Wrinkle II, Keith Hickman, Michael McElroy, Mathew McElroy, and Scott Ferguson and honorary pallbearer will be Kenny Hickman. Visitation will be Thursday October 10, 5 pm to 8 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 Oct. 10, 2013

Yvonne G. Bass, 51 OKLAHOMA CITY – Yvonne George Bass, formerly of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church of West Monroe. Visitation is noon Friday until service time at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Howard Caples, 95 WINNFIELD – Howard Caples died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Brooks Chapel Cemetery, Quitman. Visitation is 9 a.m. until noon Wednesday at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Michael Cloman, 33 Michael Cloman of Monroe, a construction worker, died Oct. 2. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.

Jerry W. Ford, 66 Jerry Woodrow Ford of Monroe, retired press room manager at The News-Star, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.

John W. Grau, 63 John Wade Grau of West Monroe, an airplane mechanic, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Thursday until service time. Burial will be in Douglas Cemetery, Ruston.

Lillian Miller, 94 Lillian Miller of Monroe died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Mount Ararat Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Funerals by McFarland. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Arvin M. Olson, 83 Arvin M. Olson of West Monroe, owner of Little Dixie Firecracker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Kilpatrick’s Serenity Gardens.

John Thornhill, 81 John E. “Buddy” Thornhill of West Monroe, retired from the Army, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Harris Cemetery, Franklin Parish. Visitation is 10:30 a.m. until noon at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Artis C. Williams, 50 Artis C. Williams of Monroe, a laborer, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Previously Acknowledged Futch, Thomas : 2 p.m. Thursday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Parrish, Taylor Warren: 10 a.m. Thursday, Erman Smith Funeral Home, Pittsburg, Texas. Sewell, Mary Frances: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

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

Mark J. Barton Mark J. Barton, 51, died Monday, October 7, 2013 at his home in Ridgeland, MS. A memorial will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, October 11, 2013 at Lakeshore Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Mark grew up in Monroe and is survived by his father, Art Barton, two sisters, Sharon Tennison of Baton Rouge and Mary Ann Butler of Monroe, and a dear friend, Scott Vines. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Ricks Barton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gentiva Hospice, 106 Riverview Dr., Flowood, MS. 39232

Jeanette Winborn Fisher Graveside services will be Saturday, October 12, 2013 at New Winnsboro Cemetery with Rev. Floyd Hawthorne officiating, interment to follow in cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Jeanette, a restaurant owner passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2013 in West Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her parents George F. Winborne and Lillie Belle Winborne, a husband Burney A. Fisher, nine brothers and two sisters. She is survived by one son Hollis Ray Rayborn of West Monroe, LA, one sister Dorothy Louise Pearcy of CA, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Friday, October 11, 2013 at the funeral home. Online Registry/Condolences maybe sent to www.youngscommunitymemorial.com Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 11, 2013

Jerry Woodrow Ford Jerry Woodrow Ford was called to his heavenly home on Monday, October 7, 2013 at 6:28 a.m. at his home. Visitation will be on Friday, October 11, 2013 from 1:00-6:00 p.m. at Smith's Funeral Home Monroe, Louisiana. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Cuba Baptist Church in Bosco, Louisiana. Interment will be at Richwood Memorial Garden in Richwood, Louisiana. On November 27, 1946 Jerry was born in Monroe, Louisiana to Robert Charleston and Matrice Ford. He was reared by his grandparents, Robert and Mary Ford of Bosco, Louisiana. He attended Union Baptist Elementary School and Richwood High School. He was an excellent halfback for the football team and an all around student. He graduated from Grambling State University. Jerry was employed by Monroe City School System for six years, where he taught at Jefferson Jr. High School. He worked for 30 years at The News Star and retired as the Pressroom Manager. He was a faithful member of Cuba Baptist Church in Bosco, Louisiana. He was actively involved with the youths of his church and he organized and was chairperson for the scholarship commitee. Jerry was a roll model not only for his children, but also for his grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and children of the Southside community. He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife of 38 years, Dr. La Vargne Gunn-Ford, his two children, Jerry Patrick Ford (Elaina) and Elizabeth Rose Ford; his loving grandchildren, Kaylee and Kerrington Ford; his father, Robert Charleston, Sr. (Bea) and his mother, Matrice Ford Woods; three sisters, two brothers, four sister in-laws, two brother in-laws, six aunts, one uncle, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Special thanks to the employees of Supreme Home Health and St. Joseph Hospice. Smith Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 11, 2013

Bertha Marie Coleman Sparrow Bertha Marie "Bunt" Coleman Sparrow, a native of Delhi, Louisiana, transitioned to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 7, 2013. She is survived by three sons, Billy and wife, Brenza; Michael and wife, April, and Wayne; 2 daughters, Alice Sparrow, and Kayla Sparrow Brown and husband, Marcellar; four stepchildren, Willie James Sparrow, Jr., Charles Sparrow, Henry Sparrow, and Peter Thomas; three sisters, Ella Russell, Yolanda Kaye Myers, and Rosie Nell Black; two brothers, Roy and Daniel Black, 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie James Sparrow; triplets Linda, Glinda & Winda; brother, Willie Coleman; and grandson, Broderick Jones. She served in many vocations, but her true gift from God was revealed during her 35 years of service as receptionist, social worker, counselor, liaison, and friend to the clients and families served through Delhi Guest Home and Delta American Health Care, agencies serving the developmentally disabled. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her. Her presence in our lives was truly a blessing from God. Visitation will be held Friday, October 11, 2013 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Funerals by McFarland of Delhi, Louisiana. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Greater One Christian Fellowship in Delhi, Louisiana. McFarland Funeral Home Published in The News Star on Oct. 11, 2013

Obituary Guest Book "Im so sorry to hear about your mother. She was always so..." - Terry Counts View Sign Josephine "Jo" Tyler Graveside Services for Josephine "Jo" Tyler, 84, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA with Rev. Jerry Roberts officiating. Josephine was born July 13, 1929 and passed away October 10, 2013. She was a long time member of Highland Baptist Church, was always a caregiver to anyone in need and always willing to help anyone at any time. Josephine worked for many years at Beall Ladymon and Sears. She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Tyler, Jr and great-grandchild, Brooklyn Marie Tyler. Survivors include her children, Steve Tyler and wife, Nikki, Brenda Turner, Linda Hearne and partner, Charles, Randy Tyler and wife, Carol and Todd Tyler and wife, Jackie; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 12:00 P.M. until 1:00 P.M. Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 11, 2013

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

Bobbie Jean Franks Reppond Funeral for celebrating Bobbie Jean Franks Reppond, 84, of Marion, will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Bubba Hoggatt officiating. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens in West Monroe. Bobbie Reppond passed away peacefully at her home in Marion on October 10, 2013. She was born August 5, 1929. Bobbie began her nursing career at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. When Union General Hospital opened the doors in 1975, Bobbie was hired to be the Director of Purchasing/Central Supply Department. She was a dedicated nurse for 40 years and served at Union General Hospital for 28 of those years. The CEO of Union General Hospital, Evalyn Ormond, considered Bobbie not only a wonderful employee, but a dear friend. Mrs. Reppond was preceded in death by her parents, Mitchell and Gertrude Franks; son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Quana Murphy; and brother, Vernon Franks. She is survived by her two daughters and their husbands, Paula and Jimmy Brown, Theresa and Anthony Little; 8 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; brother, Billy F. Frank; cousin, Lorea Cloyd; special friends, Karma Jean Shadic and the Marion First Baptist Church family. Pallbearers will be Bobby Doffitt, Jason Brown, Shane Murphy, Heath Little, Byron Blackwell, and Jason Hearn. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 12, 2013

Wynelle Scalia Funeral services for Wynelle Scalia, 78, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM, October 12, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. William Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Scalia died Thursday, October 10, 2013, at St. Francis Specialty Hospital. She was a member of Lakeshore Baptist Church. Mrs. Scalia was a secretary at both Lida Benton Elementary and Lakeshore Elementary. Mrs. Scalia was preceded in death by husband Billy G. Scalia; and nephew, Todd Gilbert. Survivors include two sons, Billy Scalia and wife Liz of Baltimore, MD, and Mark Scalia and wife Marilyn of Humble, TX; grandchildren, Daniel Scalia of Humble, TX, Mallory Scalia of Shreveport, LA, Marla Vandling and husband Michael of San Diego, CA, Holly Trappey and husband Joey, Ryan Hammock and Kate, all of Monroe; great grandchildren, Abby and Matty Vandling of San Diego, CA, and Riley Trappey of Monroe; sister, Mary Gilbert and husband Bill; nephews, David Gilbert and son Zackory, and Andy Gilbert; nieces, Kristy Morgan and husband Brandon and son Preston Morgan, Haley Gilbert and children, Chandler Gilbert, Waytt, Addyson, Ainsley, and Willow Gilbert. Pallbearers will be Scotty Barnes, Gene Ford, Glen Bennett, Gary "Buddy" Cook, Steve Cook, and Charles Pilcher. Honorary pallbearers will be Barney Tucker, Pete Davis, Boots Pilcher, and Blackie Smith.Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 12, 2013

Robert V. Blair, 78 JONESBORO – Robert V. Blair died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Southern Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Zion Hill Cemetery, Tannehill.

Eunice P. Greene, 86 Eunice Parks Greene of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Living Way Apostolic Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in New Winnsboro Cemetery, Wiinnsboro, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Eldridge J. Jones, 98 BASTROP – Eldridge J. Jones, retired from International Paper Co., died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Monday at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m. until noon Monday at Golden Funeral Home.

Hazel M. Loftin, 96 DELHI – Hazel Marie Loftin, a retired teacher, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 1 p.m. Sunday until service time. Burial will be in Delhi Masonic Cemetery.

Lois B. Spillers, 95 SPENCER – Lois Brasher Spillers, a homemaker died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Wilbert E. Standberry, 55 LAKE PROVIDENCE – Wilbert Earl Standberry, a laborer, died Sept. 30. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home.

Josephine Tyler, 84 Josephine “Jo” Tyler of West Monroe, an office manager, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is noon until 1 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Odell Willis, 85 Odell Willis of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Previously Acknowledged Archie, Peggy : 2 p.m. Saturday, Morehouse Baptist Association Building, Bastrop. Ates, Carolyn : 2 p.m. Sunday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Carroll, Bertha McGarity : 2 p.m. Saturday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Cloman, Michael : 11 a.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Culp, Melissa Nicole: 10 a.m. Saturday, Bonita Road Baptist Church. Ford, Jerry Woodrow: 11 a.m. Saturday, Cuba Missionary Baptist Church, Bosco. Harrell, Lillie : 1 p.m. Saturday, Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Mangham. McCaa, Dwana : 1 p.m. Saturday, New Macedonia Baptist Church, Bastrop. McDowell Jr., Alvin: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Payton, Thomas Joe : 1 p.m. Saturday, Greater Magnolia Baptist Church, Bastrop. Porter, Willie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Wade Baptist Church, Monticello. Ranger, James: 11 a.m. Saturday, Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Reppond, Bobbie Jean Franks: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Ruffin, Montiaugoes : 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Scalia, Wynelle “Nell” : 10 a.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Sparrow, Bertha: 1 p.m. Saturday, Greater One Christian Fellowship Church, Delhi.

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

Blake H. Albritton Funeral services for Mr. Blake H. Albritton will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at the Farmerville Church of Christ. Officiating will be Bro. Jerry Keene. Visitation is 5:00-8:00 P.M. at the church on Tuesday, October 15th. Interment will be at Liberty Hill Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mr. Blake was born on June 25, 1926, the son of Enoch and Faye Hicks Albritton. He passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2013 in Monroe, Louisiana. He was a lifelong resident of Farmerville where he enjoyed growing up with his siblings and his many cousins. Upon receiving an Honorable Discharge from the Armed Forces, he enrolled in and graduated from Louisiana Tech University with a B.A. in Secondary Education and an M.A in School Administration from the University of Arkansas. For over thirty years, he served in the Union Parish Schools as a classroom teacher at Farmerville High, assistant principal at Farmerville Middle, principal at Farmerville Elementary and Director of the GED program. He influenced many students positively and enjoyed seeing them through the years. From an early age, Blake enjoyed hunting, fishing, and staying abreast of various sports on the college and professional level. After retirement he began to play golf and he enjoyed this immensely as well. He nurtured relationships with his extended family and his many friends. Blake loved a good laugh. With an unmatched dry wit, a twinkle in his eye, and a serious facial expression, he was known to play a prank or two, particularly on those nearest and dearest to him. Of all the joys in his life, however, nothing gave him greater happiness than seeing his two precious granddaughters and being lovingly embraced with "Hey, Pop!" Blake was a longtime member of the Farmerville Church of Christ. He was truly devoted to the Lord and to his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia M. Albritton; three brothers, Elton, Calvin "Cowboy", and E.J.; and one sister, Lillian. He is survived by two daughters, Patti Fowler and husband Robert of Austin, TX; Annamari Morris and husband Rickey of Farmerville, LA; two granddaughters, Alisan Rutland and husband Ben of Dallas, TX; and Abby Morris of Farmerville, LA; sister-in-law June Albritton Petterson of Monroe, LA; dearest friend Evelyn Washam of Farmerville, LA; several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Scotty Albritton, Bobby Fletcher, Alan Futch, Lance Futch, Wyman Mardis, Bart Miller, Joe Preaus, and Stanley Read. Honorary pallbearers will be John Earl Albritton, Dan Albritton, Drexler Albritton, Lee Brown, Jessie J. Hicks, Zane Hicks, R.L. Roller, Stein Baughman, Jr., and Yyvern Taylor. The family would like to thank niece and special caregiver Bonnie Miller for her continual devotion and loving care. The family would also like to thank St. Francis Hospital and staff including Drs. Barrow, O'Neill, Eppinnete, Hubbard and Gammage, as well as Hospice Compassus. The family requests that memorials be made to the Farmerville Church of Christ or charity of donor's choice. Online messages for the family may be left at farrarfuneralhomeonline.com. Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 15, 2013

Kenneth Ashby Bowen A memorial service for Mr. Kenneth Ashby Bowen,74, of D'Arbonne Community will be held at 3:00pm Wednesday at Culbertson Baptist Church with Bro. Jeff May and Gary Canterberry officiating. Burial will be in Culbertson Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mr. Bowen, a retired carpenter from LA. Tech buildings and grounds, died Monday, Oct. 14, 2013. He graduated from James Wood High School in Winchester, VA. He was a member of Culbertson Baptist Church in the D'Arbonne Community where he served as past Sunday school superintendent, RA leader, grounds keeper and custodian. He was a charter member of Twin Creek Hunting Club. Kenny was preceded in death by his parents, Turner Bowen and Retha Offutt. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Teresa Wade Bowen; 1 son, Kelly Wade Bowen & wife, Riayn; 1 daughter, Laura Bowen Williams & husband, Timmy; mother-in-law, Betty Wade; sister-in-law, Karen Williams & husband, J. N.; brother-in-law, Steven Wade & wife, Lesa; 1 grandchild, Piper Nicole Bowen all of D'Arbonne; his adopted LA family: Butch & Elaine Pardue and Billy & Lou King; special friends: Wayne Hammons, Billy Toney, Paul Hartwick, Shane Griffin, Mitchell Roach, Travis Hood, Barry Noles, Danny Frasier, Barlow & Jean Futrell, Richard Dunn, and Ralph Provost and many other relatives & friends. Visitation will be 5:00-7:30pm Tuesday, Oct. 15th at Farrar Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to Culbertson Baptist Church, 3286 Hwy. 151, Farmerville, LA 71241. Online messages for the family may be left at farrarfuneralhomeonline.com. Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 15, 2013

Sibyl Wurster Brooks Funeral services for Sibyl Wurster Brooks, 93, of Monroe, will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, October 16, 2013 in the Chapel at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Cory Brooks Bruce officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Brooks went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 13, 2013. She was born on October 17, 1919 in Jonesville, LA, to Oscar Rodney Wurster and Emeline Dayton Wurster, who preceded her in death. Her loving husband, Julian Dodd Brooks, Sr., and son, Lee Wayland Brooks also preceded her in death as well as her sisters, Rosemary Craddock and Eula Routh Daggett of Jonesville, LA. She is survived by her daughter, Emeline Brooks Reeder of Monroe and her son, J. Dodd Brooks, Jr. and (Bonnie) of Clinton, MS. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Sibyl graduated from Block High School in Jonesville, LA and from Louisiana Tech University where she received her degree in journalism with minors in Spanish and English. While at Tech, she was president of MYF and was a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority. An accomplished poet, she won several poetry contests including one sponsored by the Wayne King Orchestra during WWII entitled "Love Letter to My Sweetheart" which she won in a nationwide contest. She was a Special Education teacher for the Ouachita Parish school system and was a charter member of the Rho chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa Honorary Teachers Sorority. She was also a member of the Monroe chapter of the DAR. She was a member of College Place Baptist Church where she taught 3-4 year old nursery for almost 40 years. Sibyl was committed to her family with unconditional love. It was often remarked that when she entered a room, she brought a sense of comfort to others. Sibyl always saw the good in everyone and never uttered an unkind word about anyone. She was a beautiful gem in this world and she will be missed by her many loved ones and friends. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM noon until service time Wednesday, at the funeral home. A special "thank you" for the wonderful support of the ladies from Parkview Baptist Church who faithfully ministered to her and the prayers from the Ladies' Class VI. Memorials may be made to Lee Brooks Memorial Fund and Parkview Baptist Church, 1001 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe, LA, 71201. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from Oct. 15 to Oct. 16, 2013

Betty Cummings Thank You To the friends of Betty Cummings: If we missed thanking you this past month, Please accept our appreciation now. Signed, Betty's 10 kids, their spouses and grandkids Published in The News Star on Oct. 15, 2013

Cathryn Knox Floyd Funeral services for Mrs. Cathryn Knox Floyd, age 87, will be held Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at 2:00 PM in the Haynesville United Methodist Church with Rev. Chuck Christensen and Rev. Zach Anderson officiating. Interment will follow in Old Town Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home, Haynesville, LA. Visitation will be held Tuesday at 5:00 PM until 7:00PM at the funeral home. Mrs. Floyd was born June 2, 1926 in West Monroe, LA to Alvie William and Mamie Honor Rogers Evans and passed away Sunday, October 13, 2013 in Bossier City, LA. She was a resident of Haynesville, LA, a faithful member of the Haynesville United Methodist Church and a retired nurse, having worked for Dr. Forcht and Dr. Butler for thirty years. Mrs. Floyd was a member of the Red Hats Group, the USO West Monroe and an avid card player. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt. She is survived by her daughter, Glenda Knox Frizzell of Richardson, TX; son, Jerry Knox and wife, Kathy of Flower Mound, TX; step-daughters, Glynda Floyd Walker and husband, Neil of Shreveport, LA, Sue Floyd Davenport and husband, Vernon of Longview, TX; step-son, Raymond Floyd and wife, Barbara of Longview, TX; six grandchildren Angie Knox Gillean and husband, Tim, Knox Frizzell and wife, Lisa, Jeremy Knox, Hayley Knox, Jason Knox and wife, Sabrina, Brittany Walterscheid and husband, Adam; five great grandchildren, Keller, Abby, Tristan, Tanner, Gage; special nieces and nephews, Kathy and Scott Sills, Debra and Bobby Murphy, Melissa and Jerry Brewster, Benji and Tammy Owens, Dawn and Brian Bateman and numerous great nieces and nephews. Mrs. Floyd was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Theron Knox, D. R. Floyd; brothers, Udell Evans, A.W. Evans, Sammie Evans and sister, Shirley Evans Chapman. Serving as pallbearers will be Breland Walker, John Harris Tim Gillean, Adam Walterscheid, Benji Owens and Nevada Watts. Sign our online guestbook at www.baileyfuneralhome.net Bailey Funeral Home Haynesville, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 15, 2013

Charlotte Sevier Ziegler Funeral services for Mrs. Charlotte Sevier Ziegler, born January 12, 1916, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 15, 2013, in the First United Methodist Church in Tallulah, with Reverend Mickey Bounds officiating, assisted by Reverend Marshall Sevier. Burial will follow in the Silver Cross Cemetery in Tallulah under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home of Tallulah, LA. Visitation will be Tuesday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of the service at 11:00. Mrs. Ziegler died Saturday, October 12, 2013 in the Madison Parish Hospital in Tallulah after a brief illness. She was born in Madison Parish and she was a life-long resident. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and she was a member of Open Door Circle of First United Methodist Church. She was a member of Town and Country Club of Tallulah and was a member of Daughters of American Revolution. Survivors include two sons William W. "Bill" Ziegler and his wife Sandra of Delhi, LA and Dr. John S. Ziegler and his wife Martha of Bastrop, LA; seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Clay Ziegler, John Ziegler, Bailey Ziegler, Billy Wayne Zeigler, Brett Raley, Will Zeigler and Ivan Robertson. Special thanks to the Olive Branch Senior Care Center of Tallulah and Dr. Corey Albritton of Delhi, LA. Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home Tallulah, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 15, 2013

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

Sibyl Wurster Brooks Funeral services for Sibyl Wurster Brooks, 93, of Monroe, will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, October 16, 2013 in the Chapel at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Cory Brooks Bruce officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Brooks went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 13, 2013. She was born on October 17, 1919 in Jonesville, LA, to Oscar Rodney Wurster and Emeline Dayton Wurster, who preceded her in death. Her loving husband, Julian Dodd Brooks, Sr., and son, Lee Wayland Brooks also preceded her in death as well as her sisters, Rosemary Craddock and Eula Routh Daggett of Jonesville, LA. She is survived by her daughter, Emeline Brooks Reeder of Monroe and her son, J. Dodd Brooks, Jr. and (Bonnie) of Clinton, MS. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Sibyl graduated from Block High School in Jonesville, LA and from Louisiana Tech University where she received her degree in journalism with minors in Spanish and English. While at Tech, she was president of MYF and was a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority. An accomplished poet, she won several poetry contests including one sponsored by the Wayne King Orchestra during WWII entitled "Love Letter to My Sweetheart" which she won in a nationwide contest. She was a Special Education teacher for the Ouachita Parish school system and was a charter member of the Rho chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa Honorary Teachers Sorority. She was also a member of the Monroe chapter of the DAR. She was a member of College Place Baptist Church where she taught 3-4 year old nursery for almost 40 years. Sibyl was committed to her family with unconditional love. It was often remarked that when she entered a room, she brought a sense of comfort to others. Sibyl always saw the good in everyone and never uttered an unkind word about anyone. She was a beautiful gem in this world and she will be missed by her many loved ones and friends. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM noon until service time Wednesday, at the funeral home. A special "thank you" for the wonderful support of the ladies from Parkview Baptist Church who faithfully ministered to her and the prayers from the Ladies' Class VI. Memorials may be made to Lee Brooks Memorial Fund and Parkview Baptist Church, 1001 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe, LA, 71201. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from Oct. 15 to Oct. 16, 2013

Mr. Francis David Brown Funeral services celebrating the life of Francis David Brown, 60, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday October 17, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Jon Tellifero officiating. Interment will be in Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens in West Monroe. Mr. Brown died October 13, 2013 surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with Leukemia. David was employed for over 20 years with Rexel Electrical Supply. He loved his camp on Lake D'Arbonne spending time with family and friends. Survivors: Wife, Mrs. Susan Younse Brown; Mother, Mrs. Frances S. Brown; Brother, Robert D. Brown, Jr. and wife, Ligaya; Brother-in-law, Tommy Younse; Sister-in-law, Brenda Stelly; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Ken Plum, Scott Beach, John Van, Randy Barnes, Heath Smith, Ken May, and Kenny Spears. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe. The family would like to thank Dr. Greg Green, Dr. Scott Barron and all of the nurses and staff at St. Francis 3rd Floor and Oncology Associates for their loving care. Also a very special thank you, to Amanda his niece and best friend for always being there for him. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 16, 2013

William Leo Dixon The Memorial Service for William Leo Dixon (Nubbin) is being held Sunday, October 20, 2013 at 2:00 PM. at the Marine Corp League Center at 5201 Northeast Drive in Selman Field, down from the DMV. In lieu of flowers, we are asking for all monies to be donated to the Alzheimer's Associate. Forms for the donations will be provided at the services. Mr. Dixon resided in Moss Point, Ms for the last eight years. Published in The News Star from Oct. 16 to Oct. 19, 2013

James Ray "J.R." Hood Funeral services for James Ray "J.R." Hood, 89, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 17, 2013, in the Chapel at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation will be at 1:00 PM until service time. Mr. Hood died Monday, October 14, 2013, at his home. His parents, Ray Hood and Mary Gwathney Hood, his sister Frances Hood Dalton, and his brother, B.P. Hood, preceded him in death. Survivors left to cherish his memory include his wife, Kathryn Hood; sons, James Ray "J.R." Hood, Jr., wife, Jenny, and John F. Hood; daughters, Dr. Janet L. Hood-Hanchey and husband J. Keith Hanchey, and Kathryn "Kathy" Hood; grandson, Ryan Hood and wife, Brooke; granddaughter, Courtney Hood; and great grandsons, Jackson and Reagan. He was a life-long resident of Monroe and graduated from Ouachita Parish High School in 1941, Northeast Louisiana College and Louisiana Tech, with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, in 1949. He served in the US Air Force during WWII as a P-51 Fighter Pilot and subsequently in the Air Force Reserves. During his career Mr. Hood was a Manager for Land and Exploration at Southwest Gas and later an independent oil and gas professional and life-long member of the American Association of Petroleum Landmen. J.R. and Kay were charter members of St. John's Christian Church and members of The First Christian Church of Monroe. J.R. was a faithful husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was also a good steward of the land, water and creatures of the Bayou and found joy in each of its seasons. The family especially thanks Dr. Kerry Anders, Dr. David Raines, and special friends Ann Wisecarver and Sandra Punchard. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's, Friends of Black Bayou, or a charity of choice . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 16, 2013

Laurine Bayles Kelly Funeral services for Laurine Bayles Kelly, 95 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, October 17, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Bishop Clark will officiate. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Kelly was born August 26, 1918 in Downsville, LA and passed away October 14, 2013 in West Monroe. She was a member of Jesus Christ of The Latter Day Saints West Monroe. Mrs. Kelly was a retired nutritionist at Lida Benton Elementary School. She was Assistant Council commissioner with the Boy Scouts of America and was awarded the Silver Beaver, Order of the Arrow and Brotherhood. Mrs. Kelly was preceded in death by parents, Ike and Maybell Bayles; husband, William R. Kelly; daughter, Marilyn Holle; brother, William Bayles; sisters, Lillian Acree and Vivian Slocum. Mrs. Kelly is survived by a son, William Kelly and wife Teresa; daughter, Mildred Ducomp and husband Bob of Slidell, LA; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Julius Bayles and wife Theresa of Indiana. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 16, 2013

Frank C. "Red" Stewart Frank C. "Red" Stewart passed away after a lengthy illness on Saturday, October 12, 2013. Red was born on November 24, 1919 to Frank Crawford Stewart and Lorine Saunders Stewart in Hodge, La. He is predeceased by his brother James Saunders Stewart and sister Nancy Lorine Finch. When Pearl Harbor was attacked, he along with many of his friends immediately signed up for military service. He became a Naval Aviator and flew transports as a US Marine in the South Pacific Theater, prior to returning to the US to train in the new F7F Tigercat in 1944. He married his childhood sweetheart Ruth Ann Holland while based in Vero Beach, Florida during his training. He accumulated nearly 1800 hours flying time while in the service, then returned to his home town and continued his studies at Louisiana Tech University, graduating in Mechanical Engineering in 1946. He led the Engineering Department at the Hodge Continental Can Company paper mill for many years, following in the footsteps of his father. Ruth and Red raised four children in the village of Hodge. Red was a lifelong golfer, and a very good one. He taught many a young golfer to love and respect the game and was the major force in building the Advance Golf and Country Club in Hodge. He was an avid duck hunter and fisherman and spent many days with his children and friends on the lakes and rivers of Louisiana. Red is survived by his wife, Elaine Stewart of Quitman, La, and four heartbroken children, David T Stewart of Soquel, California; Dale Ann Stewart of Lafayette, La; Mary A Boogaerts of Shreveport, and Frank C Stewart III of Charleston, South Carolina. His grandchildren include Bobbie Stewart Noboloff and husband Nick and one son, Susan Stewart, Emi Lorine Stewart, Jason Stewart with three children, Sean Stewart, and Matt Morse and wife Megan, with two children; Lee Cornetta Reeves, and husband Todd, with four children, Holland Cornetta Gaines, and husband Brad, with two children, and Mary Cornetta Austin, and husband Clint, with one child; Frances Boogaerts Wilhite and husband Wynn with two children and Mary Catherine Boogaerts. Elaine's children, Tommie and John Overman, and Butch and Sissie Garner join us in grief. Visitation is scheduled on Wednesday, October 16, from four to nine in the evening at the Edmonds Funeral Home on Allen Avenue in Jonesboro, La. A celebration of this good man's life will be held at his family church, the Hodge United Methodist Church on Thursday, October 17 at eleven in the morning. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery. Memorials should be directed to the Hodge United Methodist Church or a charity of your choice . Services are under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. You can send condolences and view our website at www.edmondsfuneralhome.com. Published in The News Star on Oct. 16, 2013

Latonya Anding, 27 Latonya Anding of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester’s Central State Funeral Home. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Rosa M. Augustine, 51 Rosa M. Augustine of Monroe died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Christ Harvest Church of God in Christ, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland. Burial will be in Magnolia Annex Cemetery, Monroe.

Lillian Avery, 87 Lillian Mae Avery of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m. Thursday until service time. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park.

Kenneth Bowen, 74 D’ARBONNE – Kenneth Bowen, a retired carpenter for Louisiana Tech University buildings and grounds, died Monday. A memorial service is 3 p.m. Wednesday at Culbertson Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Culbertson Cemetery at a later date.

Sibyl W. Brooks, 93 Sibyl Wurster Brooks of Monroe, a retired teacher, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is noon Wednesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Martha Dawson, 71 CROSSETTT, Ark. – Martha Dawson, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at New Bethany Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Westview Cemetery, Crossett.

Viola Elkin, 98 WINNSBORO – Viola Elkin, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Apostolic Faith Chapel. Visitation is 5-9 p.m.Wednesday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home.

Sharon L. Hines, 41 Sharon L. Hines of West Monroe died Wednesday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

C.A. Hollingsworth, 83 C.A. Hollingsworth of West Monroe, retired machine operator with Olinkraft, died Tuesday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Betty L. Hughes, 71 Betty L. Hughes of West Monroe, a secretary, died Tuesday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Anthony Johnson, 41 BASTROP – Anthony Johnson died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Cecil Jones, 87 OAK GROVE – Cecil Jones, former grain elevator owner and operator, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at First Church of God. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home and 10 a.m. Thursday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Ezekiel Jones, 83 JONESBORO – Ezekiel Jones died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Morning Star Baptist Church, Clarks. Visitation is noon until 12:55 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Clarks Cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland.

Virgil King, 54 BASTROP – Virgil King, a custodian, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Benjamin Lumpkin, 91 BONITA – Benjamin Lumpkin, a farmer, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Elaine Lytle, 89 DENVER, Colo. – Elaine “Lane” Shear Lytle died Aug. 24. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Bartholomew United Methodist Church Cemetery, Bastrop. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Christine Moffet, 79 Christine Moffet of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Columbia. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester’s Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Jimmy Odom, 62 RAYVILLE – Jimmy Odom, a truck driver, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

Bettye C. Ratcliff, 73 BASTROP – Bettye Chambliss Ratcliff, formerly of Monroe, died Aug. 30. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Morehouse Country Club. Family will receive friends for a time of fellowship following the services. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Ira S. Roberts, 84 WINNFIELD – Ira Sherman Roberts, a salesman, died Sunday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Lakeside Baptist Church. Visitation is 1 p.m. Sunday until service time at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Southern Funeral Home.

Willie Talley, 70 COOK, Ill – . Willie Lee Talley, formerly of Rayville, a construction worker, died Oct. 6. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville.Visitation is 3-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Girard.

Benjamin Walker, 85 EL DORADO, Kan. – Benjamin Arthur “B.A.” Walker, formerly of Monroe, retired owner of People’s Clothing Store, died Sept. 19. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Jonathan White, 84 BONITA – Jonathan White, a farmer, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Joe A.M.E. Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Previously Acknowledged Albritton, Blake: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Farmerville Church of Christ, Farmerville. Foust, Mahlon Ernest : 10 a.m. Wednesday, Weldon Baptist Church, Bernice. Hinton, Ethel Lea : 10 a.m. Wednesday, Westside Baptist Church, Ferriday. Phillips, Judy Dianne: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Spillers, Lois Brasher: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Spencer Baptist Church, Spencer.

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

William Leo Dixon The Memorial Service for William Leo Dixon (Nubbin) is being held Sunday, October 20, 2013 at 2:00 PM. at the Marine Corp League Center at 5201 Northeast Drive in Selman Field, down from the DMV. In lieu of flowers, we are asking for all monies to be donated to the Alzheimer's Associate. Forms for the donations will be provided at the services. Mr. Dixon resided in Moss Point, Ms for the last eight years. Published in The News Star from Oct. 16 to Oct. 19, 2013

James Ray "J.R." Hood Funeral services for James Ray "J.R." Hood, 89, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 17, 2013, in the Chapel at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation will be at 1:00 PM until service time. Mr. Hood died Monday, October 14, 2013, at his home. His parents, Ray Hood and Mary Gwathney Hood, his sister Frances Hood Dalton, and his brother, B.P. Hood, preceded him in death. Survivors left to cherish his memory include his wife, Kathryn Hood; sons, James Ray "J.R." Hood, Jr., wife, Jenny, and John F. Hood; daughters, Dr. Janet L. Hood-Hanchey and husband J. Keith Hanchey, and Kathryn "Kathy" Hood; grandson, Ryan Hood and wife, Brooke; granddaughter, Courtney Hood; and great grandsons, Jackson and Reagan. He was a life-long resident of Monroe and graduated from Ouachita Parish High School in 1941, Northeast Louisiana College and Louisiana Tech, with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, in 1949. He served in the US Air Force during WWII as a P-51 Fighter Pilot and subsequently in the Air Force Reserves. During his career Mr. Hood was a Manager for Land and Exploration at Southwest Gas and later an independent oil and gas professional and life-long member of the American Association of Petroleum Landmen. J.R. and Kay were charter members of St. John's Christian Church and members of The First Christian Church of Monroe. J.R. was a faithful husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was also a good steward of the land, water and creatures of the Bayou and found joy in each of its seasons. The family especially thanks Dr. Kerry Anders, Dr. David Raines, and special friends Ann Wisecarver and Sandra Punchard. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's, Friends of Black Bayou, or a charity of choice . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 16, 2013

Laurine Bayles Kelly Funeral services for Laurine Bayles Kelly, 95 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, October 17, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Bishop Clark will officiate. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Kelly was born August 26, 1918 in Downsville, LA and passed away October 14, 2013 in West Monroe. She was a member of Jesus Christ of The Latter Day Saints West Monroe. Mrs. Kelly was a retired nutritionist at Lida Benton Elementary School. She was Assistant Council commissioner with the Boy Scouts of America and was awarded the Silver Beaver, Order of the Arrow and Brotherhood. Mrs. Kelly was preceded in death by parents, Ike and Maybell Bayles; husband, William R. Kelly; daughter, Marilyn Holle; brother, William Bayles; sisters, Lillian Acree and Vivian Slocum. Mrs. Kelly is survived by a son, William Kelly and wife Teresa; daughter, Mildred Ducomp and husband Bob of Slidell, LA; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Julius Bayles and wife Theresa of Indiana. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 16, 2013 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thenewsstar/obituary.aspx?n=laurine-bayles-kelly&pid=167557323&fhid=12527#sthash.DTHKkxBh.dpuf

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

Lillian Lenard Peters Avery Funeral services for Lillian Lenard Peters Avery, 87, of Monroe, will be at 11:00 AM, Thursday, October 17, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Rev. Warren Eckhardt and Rev. David Worthington officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mrs. Avery was born on May 25, 1926 and died peacefully in her sleep on October 15, 2013 in Monroe, LA. She was a wonderful Mother and devoted Christian who loved people and her Lord. She was President of the Winsome Class for years and a long time member of North Monroe Baptist Church in Monroe. She was preceded in death by her son, Tommy Peters; husband and father of her children, Cecil Peters; and her husband, Ray Avery. She is survived by her daughters: Carole Becton and husband, Bill, Sandi Russell and husband, Rob, Sherri Traylor, and Debbie Wills and husband, Don; son: Ken Peters and wife, Gayle; sisters: Ruth Long and Minnie Phegly; 9 grandchildren, and 12 great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be: Nathan Traylor, Chris Cox, Andy Russell, Todd Peters, and Jim Bergemann. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to North Monroe Baptist Church or the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 17, 2013

Mr. Francis David Brown Funeral services celebrating the life of Francis David Brown, 60, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday October 17, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Jon Tellifero officiating. Interment will be in Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens in West Monroe. Mr. Brown died October 13, 2013 surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with Leukemia. David was employed for over 20 years with Rexel Electrical Supply. He loved his camp on Lake D'Arbonne spending time with family and friends. Survivors: Wife, Mrs. Susan Younse Brown; Mother, Mrs. Frances S. Brown; Brother, Robert D. Brown, Jr. and wife, Ligaya; Brother-in-law, Tommy Younse; Sister-in-law, Brenda Stelly; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Ken Plum, Scott Beach, John Van, Randy Barnes, Heath Smith, Ken May, and Kenny Spears. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe. The family would like to thank Dr. Greg Green, Dr. Scott Barron and all of the nurses and staff at St. Francis 3rd Floor and Oncology Associates for their loving care. Also a very special thank you, to Amanda his niece and best friend for always being there for him. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 16, 2013

H.C. Conley Hogan Funeral Services for H.C. Conley Hogan, 91, of Highland Village, TX formerly of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, October 18, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Neil Everett officiating. Interment will follow in the Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Hogan was born on November 1, 1921 in Wyatt, LA and passed away on October 14, 2013. He was a highly decorated Veteran of WWII, receiving the Purple Heart for his service in the 5th Army under General Patton. Mr. Hogan was in the grocery business in the Monroe Area for over 60 years. He loved spending time with his family, and worshiped his grandchildren, great grandchildren. Mr. Hogan is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Alice Hogan; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hogan; daughter, Debbie Hogan; grandson, Joe Hogan; brothers and sisters, DeWitt Hogan, J.W. Hogan, L.C. "Shorty" Hogan and Earline "Bill" Saterfiel. Survivors include his son, Eddie Hogan; daughter, Ann Hogan; grandchildren, Michelle Barnwell and husband, Clay; Luke Hogan, and Liz Hogan; great grandchildren, Jon, Jake, Alli, and Brooke Barnwell; sister, Elaine Steelman; sister-in-law, Billyee Hogan; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jerry Steelman, Dale Sandifer, Bobby Milner, Kent Hogan, Charles Hogan and Jack Beasley. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Thursday, October 17, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 17, 2013

C.A. Hollingsworth Funeral Services for Mr. C.A. Hollingsworth, 83, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, October 19, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Kevin Ropp and Doug Wall officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. Mr. Hollingsworth was born on August 1, 1930 and passed away on October 15, 2013 after a short illness. C.A. retired from Olinkraft Paper Co. and is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Bobbie Hollingsworth; parents, Clarence and Jessie Hollingsworth; son, Dennis Hollingsworth; grandson, Brandon Dempsey and sister, Maxine Brown. Survivors include his daughter, Belinda Dempsey and R.L. Axton; grandson, Grafton Dempsey and wife, Lisa; great granddaughter, Kimberlyn Dempsey; sisters, Mary Lee Wright and husband, Truman, Vera Eady and husband, Harvey and Oline Parker; and his special friends, Hurbert Perry, J.L. Milby and Larry White. Pallbearers will be Mickey Whitten, Freddie Whitten, Scott Williams, Kirk Williams, Mike Eady, Rich Jacobs, Shane Wright, and Greg Freeland. Honorary Pallbearers will be Hurbert Perry, J.L. Milby and Roy Parker. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Friday, October 18, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the charity of your choice . The family would like to give a special thank you to Ronnie Hollingsworth, and to the staff of Hospice Compassus, especially Cindy Joiner and Rev. Tony Smith for the great care given during this time. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 18, 2013 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thenewsstar/obituary.aspx?n=ca-hollingsworth&pid=167578596&fhid=20715#sthash.p1cG38Rb.dpuf

Betty L. Hughes Funeral Services for Mrs. Betty L. Hughes, 71, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, October 18, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Byron Boykin and Rev. Charles Dupree officiating. Interment will follow in the Hughes Chapel Cemetery near Beekman, LA. Mrs. Hughes a lifelong resident of Ouachita Parish passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday morning, after a lengthy illness. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, who provided advice and wisdom on a variety of subjects as needed by her family. Mrs. Hughes had a varied career, Beautician, Legal Secretary, Secretary and Homemaker. She painted, knitted, did crochet, and taught her sons how to cook. She had a fondness for antiques and also did arts and crafts. Mrs. Hughes would read a cookbook the way a normal person reads a novel. She is preceded in death by her parents, Howard W. Rawls and Velma L. Whitlock Rawls. Mrs. Hughes is survived by her husband of 40 years, McDavid Hughes; sister, Charlotte Hill; sons, Robert Young and wife, Cindy, Michael Roberson and wife, Cathy (who was also her special Caregiver), and "Little Mac" Hughes and wife, Jacque; daughter, Eileen Shirley and husband, Steven; 4 grandsons, William Young, Lewis Young, Christopher Roberson and Josh Roberson; 4 granddaughters, Caroline Hughes, Holly Hughes, Lauren Shirley, and Katie Beth Young; 4 great grandchildren, Lily Ann Stockton, Aiden Jenkins, Kaylee Roberson, and Ethan Young. Pallbearers will be members of the West Monroe Civitan Club, Gary Davis, Mike Shields, David Bryan, Wayne Burdeaux, Matt West, and Jerry Griggson. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Thursday, October 17, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. The Family would like to thank, Ms. Nicole of Hospice Compassus for her kindness and service. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 17, 2013

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

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

Gilbert Andrew (Junior) Irwin, Jr. Funeral services for Gilbert Andrew (Junior) Irwin, Jr., 87, of Haile, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, October 20, 2013, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Dale Tanner officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Junior was born November 8, 1925 in El Dorado, AR and passed away October 17, 2013 peacefully at his home. Mr. and Mrs. Irwin were both well known for their love of children. Every year for Halloween they blessed every trick-or-treater with their famous popcorn balls. Another yearly tradition was their huge display of Christmas lights during the holiday season that brought joy to all who came to see them. Junior served in the Navy at the end of World War II. He worked for United Carbon in Swartz until its closure. He then became a Well Operator in the gas field for Ashland Oil, Petro Lewis, and retired from Gas Masters in 2008. Junior was a member of the Haile Baptist Church. He loved tending to his garden and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His wonderful sense of humor continued up to his death and will be missed. Mr. Irwin was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Katherine; brother, Jackie Wayne Irwin; sisters, Sybil Boykin, Charleen Venable, Gail Irwin, and Shirleen Scott; and daughter-in-law, Pat Irwin. Survivors include his daughters, Kathy Tanner and husband Richard, and Janice Hayes and husband Ronnie; and son, Gilbert Andrew (Bud) Irwin III. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, Brandy Jacobsen and husband Pete, Wendy Mannan and husband David, Charles Tanner and wife Jill, Tabitha Smith and husband Forrest, Sandy Woodward and husband Robby, and Mandy Magee and husband Josh; 12 great grandchildren; sister, Ann Robinson of St. Louis, MO; brothers, Billy Dan Irwin of Arlington, TN Rodney Irwin of Calhoun; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Sidney Allen Scott, Byron Boykin, Curtis Boykin, Dennis Scott, Hilton Roberts, and Archie Bradshaw. Honorary pallbearers will be Ray Royal, Dewey Roberson, and Roger Boykin. Visitation will be Saturday, October 19, 2013, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 19, 2013

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

Ben Jones, Jr. Ben Jones, Jr., 73 of Ruston, went to be with our Lord and Savior Thursday October 17. Ben was a member of Northview Baptist Church of Ruston. Services will be held at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home Sunday October 20, 2013 at 3:00 pm. Burial will follow at Douglas Cemetery. Officiating will be Bro. Wendell Sellers of Northview Baptist Church. Ben and his wife Janice were the proud owners of Jones' Citgo Station in Ruston for 28 years. He was honored to be able to serve his community, all while making lifetime friendships along the way. He was known all around as a well defined business man with strong family values. Ben will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a true friend to many. He was known to most by "Uncle Ben". Ben was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters and three brothers. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Janice Lamb Jones; his two brothers and two sisters. Children: Connie Hightower (Mark)of The Woodlands,TX; Butch Jones of Ruston; Barbara Sellers(Doonie)of Dubach; Steven Jones of Ruston. Grandchildren: Chris Williams, Kacee Whittington & Kevin Williams, Ben Lamar & Amanda Jones, Kristie & Chas Primmer, Cody & Randi Sellers, Nathan & Kristin Sellers, Ashley Cochran, Chelsey & James Vining, Luke Jones, Amber & Clint Fletcher, Heather Hightower, Brandi & Chris Duncan. Great-grand children: Parker Williams, Kacin Williams, Hunter Williams, Payton Williams, Cohen Williams, Alistair Jones, Gabe Jones, Journey Primmer, Parker Sellers, Ryder Sellers, Ruger Sellers, Payson Vining, Khloe Oncale, Kaleb Ash, Canaan Duncan, Ainsley Duncan. Pall Bearers will be: Luke Jones, Cody Sellers, Nathan Sellers, Rance Collins, Marty Edwards, and Kevin Duke. Honorary Pall Bearers will be Dr. Bob Rendina, Darrell Campbell, Harold Staples, Noel Brown, Leonard Ledford, Abner Norman, and Steve Rogers. The Jones family would like to acknowledge and express their gratefulness to all of the doctors, nurses and other staff that took part in care of Mr. Ben Jones at Northern Louisiana Medical Center. To leave a memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com. Published in The News Star on Oct. 20, 2013

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

Ernest Carleton Burson Funeral Services for Ernest Carleton Burson, 88, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 22, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Brother John Ney and Brother Tannan Kolln officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. Ernest was born on February 25, 1925 in Huttig, AR and passed away on October 19, 2013 in Monroe, LA. Ernest was retired from the United States Air Force. He also was a professional Dry Cleaner. Mr. Burson was a devoted family man who enjoyed fishing, traveling, and sharing his faith with others. Brother Burson was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on November 24, 1973 and served faithfully to the end. He is preceded in death by his parents, Archie Lee and Eunice Burson; his wife, Dorothy Parker Golsby Burson; his grandson, Scott Burson; his brothers, Monroe, Rebern, and Archie Junior Burson; and his sister, Maurell Thurman. Ernest is survived by his two sons, Tommy Burson and wife, Melba; and Jerry Burson and wife, Juawanna; his grandson, Jonathan Burson; his sister, Merilyn Chriceol and husband, Henry; his sister-in-law, Virginia Burson; numerous nieces, nephews, and host of friends- too numerous to name. Pallbearers will be Jonathan Burson, Jeff Sills, Ryan Cheeks, Justin Brodnax, Slade Reynolds and Mike Sills. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jason McClary, Andre Barnes, Mark Cleveland, Evan Salter, W.H. Hackworth, W. T. Adams, Eugene Moore and Lee Savage. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness of West Monroe or to the charity of your choice . Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. 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 Oct. 21, 2013

John Michael "Mike" Hughes Graveside services for Mr. John Michael "Mike" Hughes, 60, of Monroe, LA, will be held Tuesday, October 22, 2013, at 2:00 P.M. at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe with Bro. Ricky Baker and Bro. Ray Jones officiating. Visitation will be held from 12:00 P.M. until 1:45 P.M. at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Mike was born on January 4, 1953 and passed away on October 17, 2013. He was a retired service technician and a member of Grace Baptist Church. Mike was preceded in death by his mother, Olivia Herrington; grandparents, Katie and Mack Lawson; and aunt, Louise (Ray) Smith. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Dewanna "De" Duchesne Hughes; nephew, Shane (Lori) Davidson; niece, Marcee (Troy) Littlefield; uncle, Claude (Eston) Lawson; cousins, Carolyn (Scott) McGrew, Randy (Gwen) Lawson, Barbara Ann (Glen) Beard and Lorraine "Sam" Yates; and 5 great nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to Mike's loving caregivers throughout his 14 year battle with cancer: John Stewart, Cathy Romans, Barbara Ann Beard, Eston and Claude Lawson, and Bobby Thompson. In addition to his family and friends, the family is so grateful for the caring nurses of LHC Hospice; Tina Koonce and Shannon Dannon. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Grace Baptist Church, Mary Davidson Nursing Scholarship Fund at ULM, or the charity of your choice . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 21, 2013

Mary K. Reynolds Graveside Services for Mrs. Mary K. Reynolds, 63, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, October 21, 2013 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA with Rev. James Gardner officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Reynolds was born on October 11, 1950 and passed away on October 19, 2013 in Monroe, LA. She graduated from Ouachita Parish High School in 1968 and later graduated from the University of Louisiana Monroe in 2000. Mrs. Reynolds is preceded in death by her husband, Sidney L. Reynolds, who she married in 1969. Also preceding her in death are her parents, William P. and Sarah Cranford. Survivors include her children, Sidney L. Reynolds, II and wife, Dana and Kimberly M. Reynolds; brother, Don Cranford and wife, Mary; grandchildren, Nathan, Robert, Jason, Luke, Rebecca, Jacob and Shelby. Mrs. Reynolds Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Memorials may be made to the McClendon Baptist Church Children's Building Fund. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 21, 2013

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

Billy E. Bayles, Jr. Funeral services celebrating the life of Billy Elvis Bayles, Jr., 54, of Chatham, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Richard Richardson, Jr. and Jonathan Ashley officiating. Cremation will be performed after the funeral service. Bill, Jr. died October 19, 2013 at M. D. Anderson Medical Center in Houston, TX Bill, Jr. was Plant Foreman at D & J Construction Company with over 36 years of service. He began at the age of 12 with Mr. R. D. Richardson teaching him how to operate the backhoe. He loved the outdoors with his family and many friends; he loved fish fry's and cooking for family gatherings. His new found hobby was taking his special pets to the Mud Races in his side by side ATV. He attended Concord Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Billy E. Bayles, Sr. and his niece, Katie Martin Moore Survivors: wife, Lynda Richardson Bayles; Son, Billy E. (Trey) Bayles, III and special daughter-in-law, Haley; Mother, Mrs. Geri Bayles; sister, Pam Bayles; Nephews, Brandon Bayles, Corby Bennett Moore, Jeffery Chatham, and Nicholas Proffer; Nieces, Melissa Porter, Karen McCarty, Christa Boudra, Misty Wooley, and Sunny Richardson; host of great nieces and nephews; and his special friends, Tuff, Kim- Kim, Jack and Little Maggie. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. The family will be setting up a Memorial High School Scholarship Fund in memory Bill, Jr. to help graduating seniors to further their education. He really loved to help the people who have had adversity in their life. Please inquire to the Bayles Family 4480 Hwy 505 Jonesboro, LA 71251 Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 22, 2013

Melvin Green Funeral services for Mr. Melvin Green, 89, of Delhi will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at the Dunn Baptist Church with Rev. Bernard Duchesne Jr. and Rev. Eddie Fuller officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM Tuesday until time of services at Dunn Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Faith Memorial Park Cemetery near Delhi under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Mr. Green was an employee of the LA DOTD for over 38 years. He was a longtime member of the Dunn Baptist Church and was a Deacon of the church for over 48 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Green and Essie Morrow Green; a sister Hazel Walker; four brothers Albert Wayne Green, Robert Bruce Green Sr., Charles "Bud" Green and James Edgar Green Sr.; his wife Mary Ann Green; son-in-law Kendall Coody and a grandson Toby Green. He is survived by a son Melvin Wayne Green and wife Christine of Delhi, LA; two daughters Debbie Weatherly and husband Tommy of Delhi, LA and Shirley Coody of Plaucheville, LA; six grandchildren Nathaniel Green, Danielle Cobb, Gwen Lambert, Heather Dupuis, Stormy Green and Ashley Coody; six great grandchildren Sage Ames, Colton Dupuis, Blake Dupuis, Jacob Dubuis, Skye Cobb and Madelyn Dupuis; one great great grandchild Easton Green; two brothers Joe Green of Monroe, LA and Donald "Hoot" Green of Delhi, LA and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be James Ogles, Fred Hunter, Jesse Nielsen, John Thomas, Troy Thomas and R. L. Lester Jr.. Honorary Pallbearers will be Charles Parker, Howard Evans and Sammie Davis. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit www.coxfuneral.com. Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 22, 2013

Alice Marie Rigsby Randels Loucks Alice Marie Rigsby Randels Loucks was born on September 28, 1928 and went to her heavenly home on October 20, 2013. She was a homemaker and a resident of West Monroe, LA. Visitation will be Tuesday 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Griffin Funeral Home in West Monroe. A Funeral service will be Wednesday 10:00 a.m. at Griffin Funeral Home. Burial will follow services at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, LA under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home. She is preceded in death by son, Donny Randels, and daughter, Sandra Reeves. Alice is survived by her daughter, Sherry Harlow and husband Jim; her sons, Lee Randels and wife Ana-villa; Richard Randy Randels and wife Helen; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Online Guest book at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 22, 2013

Gary Rudolph "Rudy" Murphy On October 20, 2013, with his wife and children at his side, Gary Rudolph "Rudy" Murphy, 74, entered into Heaven after a long illness. He was lovingly and faithfully supported by his family and friends. Visitation will be held at Cypress Baptist Church from 12:00 P.M. until service time at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 with Rev. Larry Eubanks and Rev. Danny McIlveene officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery near his parents, Woodrow and Alice Murphy. Mr. Murphy attended NLU and for many years he enjoyed playing baseball and basketball. Those who knew Gary, knew that he loved the outdoors. Rarely did he miss an opportunity to hunt or fish. He loved his church family and they loved him. Even more, Gary loved his family and his Lord. Gary was employed by Olinkraft as an electrician for 15 years, worked for Transocean Drilling, and later became an independent consultant. He and his wife, Barbara enjoyed being members of Cypress Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. Gary is preceded in death by his sister, Debbie. Just shy of their 54th Anniversary, Gary is survived by his wife, Barbara Ann. He leaves behind his son, Craig Murphy and wife, Lisa; his daughter, Pamela Hale-Cook; granddaughters, Melissa, Sunny, Emma-Leah, and Sara; grandson, Jacob; great granddaughters, Hannah and Rylie; brothers, Glen, Wayne, James, and Charles; sister, Carol and a multitude of devoted nieces and nephews. The Deacons of Cypress Baptist Church along with family members, Eugene Sutton, and Bobby Murphy, Jr. will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer will be Ray Floyd. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cypress Baptist Church Building Fund or to the American Cancer Society . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 22, 2013

Carol W. Riddle-Kreuser Funeral Service for Carol W. Riddle-Kreuser will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at Church of St. Michael in Prior Lake, MN. Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Shorewood, MN, next to her first husband, Ralph Riddle, Jr. Carol was born on October 29, 1930 in West Monroe to Eugene and Clara Williamson and passed on October 18, 2013 in Shakopee, MN. The hallmarks of Carol's life were the importance of Faith, Family and Home. On Sunday, December 23, 1951, Carol married Ralph "Zeke" Moody Riddle, Jr. They were blessed with five children. After the passing of Ralph, she married Clem Kreuser on January 26, 2012 and extended her family. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, fishing and most of all spending time with her family. Preceded in death by husband, Ralph Moody Riddle Jr; parents; daughter-in-law; Becky Riddle. Carol is survived by husband, Clem; children, Michael (fiancée Jean Egenberger) Riddle, Julie (Dale) Menten, Charlie (Lani Jacobs) Riddle, Jan (Duane) Capps, Mark (Audrey) Riddle, Jean Kreuser, Don (Lorrie) Kreuser, Carolyn (Jim) Mead, Barb (Mark) Berger, Joe (Lisa) Kreuser, Bev (Lane) Farnquist, Mary (Donny) Fahrenkamp, Lois (Tom) Lambrecht, Sue (Tim) Hanson; 31 grandchildren; 21 plus great-grandchildren; other relatives and devoted friends. Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Prior Lake Chapel. www.ballardsunderfuneral.com Ballard-Sunder Funeral Homes Jordan, MN Published in The News Star on Oct. 22, 2013

Billy E. Bayles Jr., 54 CHATHAM – Billy E. Bayles Jr., plant foreman at D&J Construction Co., died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

A.V. Ellis, 81 A.V. Ellis of West Monroe, manager of Joyce Crane, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Stacie D. Ellis, 38 Stacie D. Ellis of Monroe died Friday. Services are noon Saturday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Lewis "T-Bo" Gray, 82 Lewis T. “T-Bo” Gray of Monroe, retail salesman, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Zion Spring Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Shirley Ann Green, 60 Shirley Ann Brandon Green of Monroe, a homemaker, died Oct. 14. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Christ Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-4 p.m. Thursday at Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Willie Hall, 83 ALTO – Willie Hall died Oct. 15. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in St. Luke Cemetery.

Avis Jackson, 84 Avis Jackson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Galilee Baptist Church, Start. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Halls Cemetery, Alto.

Jerry L. Jones, 71 Jerry Lee Jones of Monroe, a mill worker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New St. John Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in J.S. Clark Cemetery.

Alice M. Loucks, 85 Alice Marie Rigsby Randels Loucks of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Griffin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Iris B. Mathews, 98 OAK GROVE – Iris Bell Capers Mathews, a retired town clerk, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Macedonia Cemetery, in the Macedonia community.

Carrie L. Neal, 76 WINNSBORO – Carrie Louise Neal died Friday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday at First Zion Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe, and 11 a.m. Saturday at the church until service time. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park, Winnsboro.

Alpha J. Rogers, 75 Alpha Jean Rogers of West Monroe, a waitress, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Janie B. Scott, 70 Janie Barter Scott of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Joseph O. Shopher, 71 OAK GROVE – Joseph Olen Shopher, a pipeliner, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Kilbourne Cemetery.

Weldon B. Woolley II, 70 COLUMBIA – Weldon B. Woolley II, a cook, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Burroughs Garden of Memories, east of Columbia, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Previously Acknowledged Burch, Michael Wayne: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Eureka Baptist Church, Gilbert. Green, Shirley Ann Brandon: 1 p.m. Friday, Christ Church, West Monroe. White, Ruthel : 11 a.m. Saturday, Blooming Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Farmerville.

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

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

A.V. Ellis Funeral services for Mr. A.V. Ellis, 81, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, October 24, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Terri Trichel officiating. Interment will be in Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA. A.V. was born on August 29, 1932 in Clear Lake near Rayville, LA, to Eugene Ellis of Walnut Grove, Mississippi and Mary Hammond Ellis Matheny of Shreveport, LA. A.V. passed from this life on October 22, 2013 at his home of 36 years after a lengthy illness. A.V. held many occupations. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in Korea. He retired as the manager from Joyce Crane. A.V. loved being outside and especially boating. He was an avid hunter and was a member of Big Ben Hunting Club. He was a member of the NRA, Ducks Unlimited and the Moose Lodge. A.V. loved music and a big supporter of his grandson, Brandon an aspiring musician. He loved being with friends and family. A.V. is preceded in death by his parents; sister, JoAnn Corrent; and brother, James Ellis. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Betty Ellis; daughter, Ronda Harvey; grandchildren, Brandon Harvey and wife Paula, Brandy Harvey and husband Jeff Culpepper; two great grandchildren, Kaylee and Jaden Culpepper; special loved one Chasity Stringer and her son Bentley Brown. Pallbearers will be Bill Thurston, Travis Reynolds, Donald Duncan, Donald Duncan, Jr., Tracy Hinton and Mike Parks. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeff Culpepper, Hank Thurston, Richard Lemoine, Jim McIntosh, and Hank Williams Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. until service time Thursday at the funeral home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 24, 2013

James Wendell Lowe James also known as "Jay" & "Wendell" was born on August 22, 1954 and went to his heavenly home to be with Jesus on October 23, 2013. He was a great dad, great friend to all, a lifetime music lover, and worship leader. Visitation will be at Christ Church in West Monroe on Thursday October 24, 2014 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm. The funeral service will be held at Christ Church on Friday October 25, 2013 at 2:00pm officiated by Rev. Tom Lowe and Rev. Barry Brister. James is survived by wife Sherri Lowe, parents W.R Lowe & wife Norma, brother Tom Lowe & wife Trina, sister Linda Hendrix & husband David, sister Alice Goldman, son Jeremy Lowe & wife Dana, grandchildren Levi & Dara Lowe, & son Spencer Lowe. Online Guestbook at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 24, 2013

Anthony Duane "Tony" White Funeral services for Anthony Duane "Tony" White, 47, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, October 26, 2013, at New Light Baptist Church with Rev. Lindle Stewart officiating. Interment will follow at New Light Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. White died Thursday, October 17, 2013. He was a mechanic for the Monroe Transit Systems and Weatherford TRS of Grand Junction, CO. Mr. White was preceded in death by his mother, Mickey Long; and father, Charles White. Survivors include his son, Anthony White; daughter, Jessica White; sister, Stephanie Henderson and husband Mike; brother, Robert Long and wife Sherry; step dad, David Long. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Pallbearers will be Steven White, Michael Henderson, Tracy West, Jasper Bradshaw, Tommy French, and Chad French. The family wishes to extend their thanks to the VA Clinic for their care. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 24, 2013

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

Mary Sue Terral Eldridge Funeral services for Mary Sue Terral Eldridge, 76, of Calhoun, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, October 26, 2013, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Terry Mims officiating. Interment will follow in Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery in Farmerville, LA. Mrs. Eldridge was born in Union Parish on July 30, 1937, and died suddenly in her home earlier this week. Sue dedicated the last thirty years of her life to the rescue of animals in Ouachita Parish. She was a founding member of the River Cities Humane Society for cats, where she made many lifelong friends and was also a devoted member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Max D. Eldridge; parents, E.C. and Lona Grace Odom Terral; brother, Lane Terral; and son, Junior Eldridge. Survivors include her daughter, Donna (Becky) Harris and husband, Claude; and grandchildren, Jason Eldridge and wife, Jenny, Justin Harris and Stephanie Harris. Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until Service Time on Saturday. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 25, 2013

Anne Lee Calvert Green The Lord brought into this world Mrs. Anne Lee Calvert Green on January 8, 1954. Anne graduated from West Monroe High School in 1970 and in her younger years she loved Harleys and Arabian Horses. Her three Doberman Pincher's, Zauber, Tristan, and Carizz, who she considered her children, were all joined at the hip. Only Carizz is left to cherish her memory. Anne passed away at her home in Monroe, LA and went to a much greater home on October 20, 2013. Though the grief is almost unbearable, God decided she had suffered enough and took her to heaven. Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Sherwin L. Green; brother, Danny V. Calvert and wife, Francy; nieces and nephews, John Calvert, Mitzi Calvert DeMont, Sarah Calvert and Stephanie Anne Calvert. Private family graveside services will be held at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 25, 2013

Delton Ray Keyes Funeral services for Mr. Delton Ray Keyes, age 76, of Newellton, will be held at 12:00 noon,Saturday, October 26, 2013, in the First Baptist Church in Newellton with Bro. Wayne Shepard officiating, assisted by Bro. Scott Byrd. Visitation will be Saturday at the First Baptist Church from 10:00 A.M., until the noon time funeral. Burial will be in Legion Cemetery in Newellton under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home of Tallulah. Mr. Keyes died Thursday,October 24, 2013 in the St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria after a brief illness. He was born in Lake Providence, and had lived in Tensas Parish for 70 years. He was a farmer and a member of First Baptist Church of Newellton Survivors include his Wife: Martha Louise Netterville Keyes of Newellton, La.; Son: Craig Keyes of Newellton, La.; Daughters:Debbie Malone of Start, La., and Diane Day of West Monroe,La.; Brother: Wayne Keyes of St. Joseph, La.; Sister: Jimmie Ruth Doyle of Newellton, La.; 13 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 2 step-daughters Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home Tallulah, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 25, 2013

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

Steven Glynn Davis Steven Glynn Davis, age 44 of Eros, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2013. Steven was a self employed contractor. Funeral services will be held 11:00AM Sunday, October 27, 2013 at the Community of Christ Church in Eros with High Priest Ellis Lewis, High Priest Shelton Coleman and High Priest Greg McManus officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Friends may visit with the family on Saturday 5:00PM until 8:00PM at the church. Left to cherish his memory are the loves of his life: wife, Crystal and children, Joseph, Conner and Clara. He is also survived by parents, Carolyn and Ed Eads; brother, Brian Davis and wife Gerri; sister, Paula Davis Huey; aunts, Merlene Roach, Sue Coleman and husband Shelton, Martha Chambless; uncles, Ellis Lewis and wife Deborah, Carl Davis and wife Sharon, Charles Davis and wife Juanita; father-in-law, Steve Thompson and wife Linda; brothers-in-law, Clint Thompson, Jack Thompson and wife Allie; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Glynn Edward Davis; maternal grandparents, H.R. and Donna Lewis; paternal grandparents, A.Z. and Virginia Davis; mother-in-law Debbie Johnson. Pallbearers will be Brandon Green, James Futch, Doug Coleman, Curtis Coleman, Kerry Roach, Tim Roach and Benjy Lewis. Honorary Pallbearers are Mike Eady, J.P. Wyatt, Bobby Wilson, James Turner and Cecil Rogers. In lieu of flowers, an account has been set up at Community Trust Bank, any branch, in the name of Ellis Lewis for Steven Davis. Southern Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 26, 2013

Marjorie Waldon Kerr Funeral services for Marjorie Waldon Kerr, 94, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, October 26, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery West Monroe . Marjorie was born April 4, 1919 and passed October 24, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobbie E. Kerr. She has had a long, full and blessed life, blessed by her God to whom she has continued to remain faithful. One of the last scriptures read to her is found in Psalms 37 which states in part,.." he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light and thy judgment as the noonday. Rest in the Lord…" She now rests in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Marjorie is survived by her son; Donnie Kerr and wife Wendy; two granddaughters; Kacy and husband Skye, and Kory and husband Amanze; 4 great-grandchildren Koral, Brenon, Karly and Isabella. She is also survived by three nieces with whom she was raised, Noweeta, Danita, Launelda, as well as many other nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Saturday from 1:00 pm until 2:00 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 Oct. 26, 2013

Billie Jean Clark Medlin Services for Mrs. Billie Jean Clark Medlin, 79 of Rayville will be 3:00PM Saturday, October 26, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home-Rayville with Dr. Eddie Wren officiating. Mrs. Billie was born on December 20, 1933 and passed away October 24, 2013. Burial will follow in the Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home-Rayville. She was a 1951 graduate of Rayville High School where she was a cheerleader and loved playing basketball. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was employed by LA Gas and retired from Boles Law Firm. She is preceded in death by her parents- James S. and Virgie Adcock Clark; daughter- Charlotte Adcock; and a brother-Charles Clark. Survivors include her husband of 61 years-Lawrance H. Medlin and grandson, Joseph Forman. Also, beloved survivors include James Adcock, father of her two grandsons Clint and Clark Adcock. Billie will be missed by her many long-time friends and special friend, Tracie Cook; host of family members. Pallbearers will be Arnold Adcock, Mitch Adcock, Ronnie Adcock, Mark Bennett, Marcus Bennett, and "Scooter" Medlin. Visitation will be Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 2:00PM till service time in the chapel of Mulhearn-Rayville. Online condolences/registry can be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com. Mulhearn-Rayville Published in The News Star on Oct. 26, 2013

Eldon H. Rogers, "Pa" Funeral services for Mr. Eldon H. Rogers, "Pa", 82, of Farmerville will be held at 2:00pm Saturday at Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville with Bro. Larry Anderson and Bro. Vernon Nelson officiating. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery. Mr. Rogers passed away on October 24, 2013. He was retired from pipeline construction, was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Farmerville and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He enjoyed being with his family, was a wonderful cook, and loved farming, hunting and fishing. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joe & Annis Rogers, 4 brothers: Delton Rogers, Cedric Rogers, Herbie Rogers and Shelby Rogers; and 3 sisters: Lessie Kennedy, Velta Dewsnup and Norma Lee Price. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Edna Rogers of Farmerville; 1 son: David Eldon Rogers & wife, Michelle of Weddington, N.C.; 2 daughters: Theresa Snipe & husband, Raymond of Ruston, LA and Rebecca Rogers of Farmerville, LA; 2 step-children: Dr. Thomas Estis & wife, Dr. Catherine Estis and Theresa Estis Sharp & husband, Vernon; 4 grandchildren: Justin Snipe & wife, Sarah, Cody Snipe, David Nicholas Rogers and Natalie Rogers; 5 step-grandchildren: Sam Estis & wife, Toni, Josh Estis, Annie Sharp Berry & husband, Jamey, Lacey Sharp and Sarah Sharp Alford; 13 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Pallbearers are Justin Snipe, Sam Estis, David Nicholas Rogers, Logan Estis, Royce Rogers and Ty Rogers. Honorary pallbearers are Cody Snipe and Josh Estis. Online messages for the family may be left at farrarfuneralhomeonline.com. Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 26, 2013

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

Beverly Anne Walker Duchesne Funeral services for Beverly Anne Walker Duchesne, 57, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, October 28, 2013 in the chapel at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Betty Swanson and Rev. Joe Solomon officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Beverly was born in Delhi Clinic, Delhi, LA, April 24, 1956, and died suddenly October 24, 2013. She was a 32 year loyal employee of Berry Plastics (formerly Sunbelt Plastics). She was a Member of Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her father, Charles A. Walker. She is survived by her son, Beau Chesney Duchesne; her mother, Barbara Walker; her brother, Stephen D. Walker; and numerous relatives and friends who loved her very much. Pallbearers will be Carl Nolan, Billy Pate, Mark Holland, Spencer Johnston, Richard Brown, and Ricky Slater. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Perkins, S.J. Cicero, Jason Fisher, Josh Jungina, Tommy Hale, Billy Stover, Joe Strickland, Frank Marsala, and Mike McCall. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Sunday, October 27, 2013 at the funeral home. Memorial may be made to Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church Sanctuary Fund or the charity of your choice . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 27, 2013

Mr. I.B. Emmons, Jr. Funeral services for Mr. I.B. Emmons Jr., 81 of Ruston will be 2:00 PM Monday, October 28, 2013 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Ruston with Dr. Michael Hawley officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel of Ruston. Mr. Emmons died Friday, October 25, 2013 in Ruston. Mr. Emmons was a US Army Korean War veteran and longtime member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. He was retired from T.L. James in Ruston and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is preceded in death by his son, Paul P. Emmons. Mr. Emmons is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary Elizabeth Emmons of Ruston; Daughter, Annice and husband Trey White of Ruston; Grandchildren, Brad and Laura White of Ruston; Sister, Maxine Carter of Farmerville; Niece, Laura Burton of Long Beach, MS; Brother in law, Jimmy Wall and wife Nancy of Eros, LA and several Nephews. Pallbearers will be James Peyton, David Frasier, Jerry Baker, Clyde Pesnell, Harry Frisco and Wade Hampton. Visitation will be 6:00PM until 8:00PM Sunday, October 27, 2013 at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Ruston. To leave an online message for the family please visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com. Owens Memorial Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 27, 2013

Michael Asbury LaCombe A Mass of Christian burial honoring the life of Michael Asbury LaCombe will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 28, 2013 in Our Lady of Prompt Succor with Fr. Dan O'Conner, Fr. Martin L. Laird, III, and Fr. Kenneth Obiekeve officiating. Interment will follow in Alexandria Memorial Gardens, Alexandria, LA under the direction of John Kramer and Son Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 27, 2013 and again on Monday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. A recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. Michael Asbury LaCombe, 51, of Calhoun, Louisiana passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 24, 2013 in Hattiesburg, MS while traveling with his family. He is preceded in death by his father, Roderick "Rod" LaCombe, Sr. Michael was born on July 1, 1962, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Rod LaCombe and Mary Frances Branch LaCombe. He attended Holy Savior Menard High School and graduated from Northwestern State University with a degree in Agriculture Business. While attending NSU in Natchitoches, he enjoyed bull riding and being a rodeo clown. During his college years, he met Pamela Ann Campbell, married, and later had four wonderful children. Michael enjoyed life, loved being with people, and cherished his family. He had a special way of bringing out the best in everyone. His authentic relationship style, sincere love and care for others, sense of humor, and patient understanding put everyone at ease in his presence. Further, he had the incredible ability to inspire courage and confidence with his words of wisdom and calming presence. Most recently, Michael was a District Sales Manager for Terral Seed. He was widely respected for his vast knowledge of the agricultural industry. Michael worked nationally with others and was a sought after problem solver. As an avid sportsman, Michael enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being the crew chief of LaCombe Racing Team. Michael leaves a legacy of being a great husband, father, brother, son, and friend. Those left to celebrate his life and continue his legacy include his wife of 25 years Pamela Campbell LaCombe; daughter Annie Jeanette LaCombe; sons Kane Joseph LaCombe, Logan James LaCombe, Christian Paul LaCombe, and son of his heart, Dylan Kelly. His mother Frances Branch LaCombe Vanderlick and step father Paul Vanderlick of Alexandria, LA. Siblings Carrie LaCombe Owen and husband Stephen of Boyce, LA, Roderick "Ricky" LaCombe of Alexandria, LA, and David Lee LaCombe and wife Paige. His in laws, James and Linda Campbell of Le Moyen, LA and brother-in- law Jeffrey Campbell and wife Kaki of Livonia, LA; as well many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers honored to serve will be Mike Martien, Terry Texada, Mark Thompson, Kurt Ryder, Zack Caldwell, Jake Caldwell, Tom Clark, and Bill Mcright. Honorary Pallbearers will be Greg Pharis, Doug Vertzwyvelt, Wesley Gueringer, Clay Vanderlick, Chris Queen, Jacob Hollis, Stampley Perry, and Chris Bihm. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the Michael LaCombe Children's College Fund at Southern Heritage Bank. To extend online condolences to the LaCombe family please visit us www.kramerfunerals.com. Kramer Funeral Home Alexandria, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 27, 2013

Janie Elizabeth Bartet Scott Janie Elizabeth Bartet Scott, 70, of Shreveport, LA, died Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at St. Joseph Nursing Home, Monroe, LA after a courageous battle with a traumatic injury she suffered 3 years prior. Janie attended Louisiana State University and Northeast Louisiana University where she received a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and then went on to teach first grade at Sally Humble Elementary. She and her family later moved to Shreveport where she dedicated herself to her home and family. Janie is preceded in death by her parents Hubert P. Bartet and Evelyn Mead Bartet; her sister Lee Bartet Collins and brother-in-law Mike Collins; and nephew Jason Simon. She is survived by her daughter Evelyn Scott Johnson, son-in law Jeff Johnson, grandson Drew Johnson, and granddaughter Abigail Johnson; son Thomas H. Scott, III (Tommy), daughter-in-law Leslie Griffin Scott, and grandsons Griffin, Elliott and Oliver Scott; her brothers Richard Bartet, Preston Bartet and sister Marion Bartet Simon as well as numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 27, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA, with her brother-in-law Jay Simon officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tommy Scott, Jeff Johnson, Drew Johnson and nephews John Michael Collins, David Collins and Peter John Simon. Honorary pallbearers are Griffin, Elliott and Oliver Scott; Richard and Preston Bartet; and Paul Sartori. Visitation will be at Mulhearn Funeral Home Sunday, October 27, 2013 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. The family wishes to extend their thanks to Janie's devoted caregivers over the past 3 years: Ann Averitte, Mitzi Lewis, LaTonya Lewis, Maria Webb, Rebekah Coates, Julie Henderson and Ashley Jordan and all of the wonderful staff at St. Joseph's Nursing Home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The Methodist Children's Home, Ruston, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 27, 2013

Steve Boyte, 62 HOUMA – Steve Boyte died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Gerald F. Myer, 73 ALEXANDRIA – Gerald F. 'Jerry' Myer died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Pollock, under the direction of Hixson Brothers.

Melba Nation, 67 COLUMBIA – Melba Jean Nation, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Morris Warshaw, 77 BASTROP – Morris “Red” Warshaw, a retired salesman, died Saturday. Services are 3 p.m. Tuesday at Faith Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Lois W. Watson, 93 BASTROP – Lois W. Watson, a retired bookkeeper at J.C. Penney, died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Monday at Christ Church Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home.

Previously Acknowledged Battaglia, De’Lynn “Li’Dee” O’Neal : 2 p.m. Sunday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.Pardon, Marie Alice: 2 p.m. Sunday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Scott, Darnelline : noon Sunday, New Hope Church of God in Christ Church, Oak Grove. Scott, Janie Bartet : 3 p.m. Sunday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Thompson, Ronald H. “Ron”: 3 p.m. Monday, Temple Baptist Church Sanctuary, Ruston.

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

Virginia Ann Reed Knight Funeral services for Virginia Ann Reed Knight, 75, of Choudrant, LA, will be held at 10 a.m. on October 28, 2013 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Ruston, LA with Dr. Michael Hawley officiating. Burial will be in the Roselawn Cemetery in Calhoun, LA under the direction of Owens Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Knight was born in Wilmont, AR on August 26, 1938. The Lord called her home on October 26,2013 in Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe , LA She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She dedicated her life to serving God and was an active member of Emmanuel Baptist church. She was an encouragement and inspiration to many during her life and through her illness. God provided her with caring doctors, nurses,friends, and chemotherapy workers during this time whom she truly adored. She had a strong Christian faith and spent many hours volunteering to help others. Survivors include her husband, J.C. Knight of Choudrant, LA, her daughter Cheryl Sullivan, of Ruston, LA and her daughter, Renee Connelly and husband Todd Connelly of Magnolia, AR, her grandchildren Jake Connelly, Katie Connelly, Joshua Sullivan, and her sisters Reeda Sisson of Broken Arrow, OK, and Doris Day of Sterlington, LA, and many nieces, nephews, and beloved friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dave and Claudie Reed, of Bastrop, LA and an infant daughter. Pall bearers are Joe Pittman, Russell Collins, John Roebuck, Lamar Spillers, Nolan Coleman, and Harvey Stevenson. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Emmanuel Baptist Church or American Cancer Society . Owens Memorial Chapel Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 28, 2013

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

Helen Bedgood Graveside services for Helen Bedgood, 72, of Cotton Valley, LA will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at the Hasley Memorial Pavilion in West Monroe with Bro. Don Shirley officiating. Interment will follow in the Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mrs. Bedgood was born on July 18, 1941 and passed away October 27, 2013. She lived in Cuthbert, GA and moved to West Monroe, LA in 1969 then later moved to Cotton Valley, LA in 1996. Mrs. Bedgood was a loyal housewife for many years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph K. Bedgood; son, James Anthony Lachman; daughter, Ruda K. Bedgood; brother, Owen Pritchard; sister, Marian McGuire; and friend, Bobby G. Anders. She is survived by her son, Michael Musgrove III, and wife Osha; daughter, Shana McCarty and husband Jimmy; sisters, Jorene Ward, Eleanor Canington, and Gladys Dampier; 9 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and Memaw to many. Honorary Pallbearers will be Brent McCarty, Jacob McCarty, Michael B. Musgrove IV, Jesse Stuard, Chad Jackson, and David Doty. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 29, 2013

John R. Franklin Funeral services for Mr. John R. Franklin, 82, of Sterlington, La will be at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA with Bro. Jerry Fletcher officiating. Interment will follow at Liberty Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mr. Franklin was born on January 20, 1931 in Marion, LA and passed away on October 27, 2013 in Monroe, LA. He was retired from Mid La Gas, was a member of Spencer Baptist Church and a veteran of the U. S. Air Force. He is preceded in death by his parents : Floyd and Edra Franklin, 5 brothers: Billy, Charlie, Ike, Terry, and Ricky, and 1 great grandchild: Ellie Stuart. Left to cherish his memory in his wife of 59 years, Faye Trout Franklin; son: John Calvin Franklin and wife Sharon; daughters: Debbie Parish and husband, Joe and Janice Kay Dean and husband, Dale; 10 grandchildren: Danielle Ellerman and husband, Jerry, Chad Beckley and wife, Casey, Judd Carroll and wife, Jess, Erin Hutson and husband, Randall, Emily Stuart, Ashley Spence and husband, Matt, Caleb Franklin, Gabe Parish, Courtney Boothe and husband, Byron, Lindsey Vickery and husband, Matt; 3 brothers: Freddie and wife, Diane, Mike and wife, Betty, Gerald and wife, Jacque; sisters: Elizabeth Holmes and husband, Charles and Myra Blake; 8 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Pallbearers are Chad Beckley, Judd Carroll, Caleb Franklin, Jerry Ellerman, Caiden Ellerman, and Matt Spence. Honorary Pallbearers will be: RN Lanningham, Bollen Corkern, and Buddy Womble. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Spencer Baptist Church or a charity of your choice . A special thanks to the Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home (Wing2). Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, October 29, 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 Oct. 29, 2013

William D. "Skinner" Hindmon Funeral services for William David Hindmon "Skinner", age 82 of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, October 31, 2013 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Mark Fenn. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Skinner was born on October 13, 1931 and went to be with the Lord on October 26, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Katie and Arnie Hindmon and his sister, Elyse Hindmon Smith. Survivors include his beloved wife of 55 years, Nell R. Hindmon; his son, Todd Hindmon and his wife, Tamara; his daughter, Shannon Sanson and her husband, Josh; 4 adored grandchildren, Noah Short, Reagan Hindmon, Jared Short and Katie Hindmon; and a brother, Doyle Hindmon. Skinner was a graduate of Bastrop High School where he loved playing football. He served in the Navy and fought in the Korean Conflict. After being honorably discharged, Skinner returned to Bastrop and enrolled in Northeast Louisiana College where he earned his degree in Agriculture. He retired from General Motors and continued his education by enrolling at Louisiana Tech where he received another degree in Education and his Masters in Counseling. Skinner touched many lives through his teaching and coaching years at Lee Junior High School and Ouachita High School. He was a much respected assistant principal at Ouachita Junior High School where he mentored many students. He loved hunting, fishing, the outdoors and his family. He also was a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe. The family wishes to say a special thank you to the Northeast Louisiana Veterans Home, St. Francis Medical Center, Dr. Herschel Harter and the Fresenius West Monroe Dialysis Center for their compassionate care of Skinner during this difficult time. Pallbearers will be Donny Bartlett, Todd Guice, Bob Webber, Lanny Johnson, Randolph Cage, C.E. Snyder, Mike Vallery and Dr. Mike Cage. Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Pee, Harry Pankey, Earl Keaton, Sonny Culp, Clay Lassiter, Dan Todd and Jay Duncan. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Homes Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 29, 2013

Mr. Robert (Pete) Peters Funeral services for Mr. Robert (Pete) Peters, 83, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at Peniel Baptist Church. Rev. Eddy Shoemaker and Rev. Clint Davis will officiate. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Pete was born February 9, 1930 in Elmore County, Alabama to the union of Daniel and Frances Peters and passed from this life on October 26, 2013 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Mary Lou Strength, a daughter Beverly Ann Peters; grandchildren, Johnny and Tammy Fletcher and Donnie Gills. Mr. Peters served in World War II and was one of the original Olinkraft Drivers, and never had an accountable accident. He enjoyed taking his grandchildren across country with him. Pete had so many camping and Bluegrass friends. He was known to all as PaPaw and was a lifelong member of Peniel Baptist Church and the Men's Sunday School class. Pete is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 56 years, Jo Ann Peters; son, Tab Peters and wife Melissa; 4 daughters; Janice Parker, Theresa Casper and husband Joe, Doris Peters, Frances Wood and husband Hugh; grandchildren; Charlie and wife Kristie Watkins, Dawn Watkins, Shannon and wife Marcy Casper, Daniel and wife Tiffany Casper, Jody and husband Randem Evans, Christopher and wife Whitney King, Justin and wife Andrea King, Kelli and husband Marcus Coats, Chas and wife Danielle Hanna, Brian Hanna, Eli Truan, Tabitha and husband Evan West and Wesley Peters; 17 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Christopher King, Justin King, Chas Hanna, Brian Hanna, Daniel Casper, Charlie Watkins, Wesley Peters, Eli Truan and Marcus Coats. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm at Peniel Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to M.D. Anderson Cancer Institute. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 29, 2013

Harold Gene Robertson Harold Gene Robertson was born on August 10, 1939 in Vivian, LA, and passed from this earth to his heavenly home on October 27, 2013 at the War Veterans Home in Monroe, LA. He was a godly man who wore many hats. After graduation from LSU he served in the US Air Force as an officer. He was a Boy Scout district executive, coach, assistant principal, plant manager, home health administrator and a politician. After retirement he fulfilled his life dream of preaching the gospel full time. He was an avid sportsman, LSU fan, father and a loving and caring husband. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Merritt Robertson and his sister Judy Gimber. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mary Chandler Robertson, two daughters Jeanne Robertson of Oakland CA; Leslie Cobb and husband Kenny of Farmerville, LA; two special grandchildren, Claire Cobb and Casey Cobb whom he enjoyed watching participate in sports; his five brothers, Jimmy Frank and wife Connie of Elgin TX; Tommy and wife Nancy of Lindale TX; Phil and wife Kay of West Monroe, LA; Si and wife Christine of West Monroe, LA; sister, Jan Dasher and husband Gordon of West Monroe, LA; brother-in-law Jim Gimber of Jonesboro, LA; mother-in-law Geraldine Chandler, sister-in-laws Alice Roberts and husband Harold, and Anita Chandler; brother-in-law Paul Chandler, all of Haughton, LA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Farmerville Church of Christ in Farmerville. Funeral services are Wednesday, at 10:00 A.M. at Farmerville Church of Christ. Officiating will be Gordon Dasher. Burial will follow in Liberty Hill Cemetery under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville. Memorials may be made to the Southern Christian Home P.O. Box 649 Morrilton, AR. 72110. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 29, 2013

Marian D. Stout Graveside services for Marian D. Stout, 90, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00A.M. Thursday October 31, 2013 at Delhi Masonic Cemetery in Delhi, LA, with Rev. Everett Geiss officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Stout was born on January 28, 1923 in Delhi, LA, and passed away on October 27, 2013 in West Monroe. She is preceded in death by Richard Stout, James S. Brice, Ben Brice, Gary Brice, Maggie Gilbert and Yvonne Brice. Survivors include son Robert Brice of Kennesaw, Ga.; grandchildren, Kristin Putting, Tonja Brice, Mike Brice Meredith Rowe; great grandchildren, Caleb Rowe, Maci Rowe, Olivia Putting and Gabrielle Putting. Online Registry/condolence: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 29, 2013

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

Murphy David Ballard, Jr Murphy David Ballard, Jr., a longtime resident of Clarks, LA, and a current resident of Patterson, LA, died peacefully October 28, 2013, at his home in Patterson. He was born in Clarks, LA, on July 9, 1929, to the union of Murphy David Ballard, Sr., and Carrie Durbin Ballard. He was retired from Atlas Construction Company after 41 years, beginning work as a ground man, then heavy equipment operator, and up to a field supervisor, working in many locations in 5 states. Murphy enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing golf. In his retirement, he served 2 terms as an alderman for the Village of Clarks. He was also mayor pro-tem and then completed a term for mayor upon the passing of Mayor John Eason, his brother-in-law. Services are Thursday, October 31, 2013 at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia, LA. Visitation is 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM, and the funeral service will be at the chapel of Riser Funeral Home at 11:00 AM with Rev. Jack McKeithen officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Bethel Cemetery near Clarks under the direction of Riser Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Betty Allen Ballard; one daughter, Rebecca Easley and her husband Lonnie of Patterson, LA; 2 granddaughters, Mary Easley and Rachel Easley of Patterson, LA; one sister, Billie Ruth Gaskill and husband Lorenzo of Houston, TX; one sister in law, Sybil Ballard of Clarks, LA, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Murphy and Carrie Ballard, sisters Mildred Mitchell and Wanda Roberts, and brother Raymond Ballard. Online condolences may be made at: www.riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Homes Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 30, 2013

Shawna Marie Jenkins Funeral services for Mrs. Shawna Marie Jenkins , 35 will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday at New Chapel Hill Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA. Interment will follow services at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home. Shawna was born on August 15, 1978 and went to her heavenly home to be with Jesus on October 27, 2013. She was a member of New Chapel Hill Baptist Church, a member of the Pulmonary Hypertension Association, a Boy Scout den leader and a local school teacher. She was a devoted wife and mother that enjoyed going to church and spending time with family and friends. Shawna is preceded in death by her father, Doyle Allen McVey. Shawna is survived by her spouse, Jeremy Jenkins of West Monroe; her son, Sedgwick McVey of West Monroe;her brother, Nick Adkins of Rogers, AR; her mother, Kathleen McVey of CA. Pallbearers will be Brian Berry, Barnett McDuffie, Matt Coker, Randy Jenkins, Doug Manning, Shannon Schupbach. We are thankful to God for the years we had with Shawna. The joy of her life was the Lord Jesus Christ, her family, and ministering to others. Online guest book at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 30, 2013

Howard Barry Mitchell Funeral services for Howard Barry Mitchell, 95, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, October 31, 2013, in the chapel at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. David Roberts officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Mitchell died Monday, October 28, 2013. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served as a Master Sergeant during World War II, participating in the Normandy invasion and in the Ardennes Forest during the Battle of the Bulge. He was awarded a Bronze Star. Born in Delhi, Louisiana he moved to Southern Indiana after the war and graduated from Evansville College in Evansville, Indiana. He worked extensively in the oil business as a partner in L&M Drilling Co. and later as a home builder. He returned to Louisiana in 1978. Mr. Mitchell was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Monroe. He was active at the Carolyn Rose Strauss Senior Center in Monroe. He was a volunteer for the Red Cross and taught the AARP 55 Alive driver safety program for many years. He was also a past president of the Ouachita-Twin Cities Chapter of AARP. Mr. Mitchell was preceded in death by his wives, Bobbie Marie Mitchell, Peggy Young Mitchell; brother, Jack Mitchell; sister, Ruth; and parents, John and Bernice Sanders Mitchell. Survivors include his daughter, Betty Evalyn Mitchell; and his son, William Patrick Mitchell. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Wednesday, October 30, 2013, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association , P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC, 20090-6011. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 30, 2013

Carl Stidams Visitation for Mr. Carl Stidams, 69, of West Monroe, LA will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Interment services will be held in the Veterans Cemetery near Marion, IN. Mr. Stidams was born on June 9, 1944 in Goshen, IN and passed away on October 28, 2013 in West Monroe, LA. He is preceded in death by his son, Earl Stidams. Survivors include his wife, Pam Stidams; sons, Mitch Stidams and Brian Stidams; step children, Ashley Howard, Holly Sams and Ben Hodnett; grandchildren, Austin Stidams, Mason and Ben Stidams and Sharee Stidams; brothers, Joe, Dale, Wayne, George, Don and Brad Stidams; sisters, Louise Weakley, Vannie Swinhart, Billie May and Pat Koher. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 30, 2013

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

David Patrick "Pat" Beach David Patrick "Pat" Beach died having coffee and trading one-liners with our Lord on October 29th, 2013. In truth, he passed away quietly and peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family. Those that knew him know that, although he was physically weak in the end, he lived a life with strength of character and integrity and helped many through dark and desperate times without want of fanfare or reciprocation. His happiest days were as a farmer in his birthplace, Franklin Parish; however, his most successful business endeavor was co-founding Gulf Coast Occupational Medicine with his daughter, Sarah Taylor, in whose capable hands the business will prosper. He accepted Jesus Christ as his savior when he was eight years old and experienced an earthly life full of God's grace and mercy until called home. When his love and generosity exceeded the limits of his first heart, he was blessed by the gift of a new heart nearly a decade ago. His transplanted heart allowed him to share more fully in the lives of his wife of 36 years, Hortense "Tonsie" Moreau Beach, his children: William Jackson Cook III (partner Rob Morrison), Rachel Elizabeth Cook (husband Michael Millman), Sarah Beach Taylor, and David Moreau Beach (wife Emily), and his grandchildren: Jamie Hall Smith, Whitney Breigh Hall, Mary Ellis Beach, Howard Patrick Beach, Anna Britt Beach, and Kayla Morton Murray. He is survived by his brother, Don Beach (wife Fran) of Monroe, LA, his beloved Moreau family brothers and sisters-in-law, and many nephews, nieces and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, Howard and Letha Beach. He was a proud graduate of LSU and alumni of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Rabenhorst Funeral Home (825 Government Street) on Friday, November 1, 2013 after 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Visitation on Saturday, November 2, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at St. Aloysius Church, 2025 Stuart Ave. with a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:00 AM officiated by Father Donald Blanchard. Interment will be private under the directions of Rabenhorst Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Vincent's DePaul. Rabenhorst Funeral Home Baton Rouge, La Published in The News Star from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, 2013

William E. Bennett, Jr. Graveside Services for Mr. William E. Bennett, Jr., 88, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, November 1, 2013 at the Riverview Cemetery in Monroe, LA, with Rev. Lonnie Stewart officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Bennett was born in Ouachita Parish, LA, on June 30, 1925 and passed away at his residence on October 29, 2013. He was a self-employed Service Station owner. He was a WWII Army Veteran serving under General Patton in the 12th Armored Division 3rd Army liberating the Concentration Camps in Germany. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Holloway Bennett; daughter, Rebecca Rose Bennett Trichell; and grandson, James Aaron Trichell. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Thursday, October 31, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 31, 2013

LCpl Christopher O'Bryan Grant Funeral services for LCpl Christopher O'Bryan Grant, 20, of Monroe, will be held at 1:45 PM, Saturday, November 2, 2013, at North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe, LA, with Supt. Charles Stevenson and Rev. Steven Dixon officiating. Interment will follow at Richwood Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. LCpl Grant died Sunday, October 20, 2013, serving his country in Afghanistan where he made the ultimate sacrifice for his country. Chris attended Robinson Elementary School, Ouachita Jr. High, Ouachita High School, and graduated Richwood High School in 2012. While attending Richwood High School he joined the R.O.T.C. and became squad leader and also participated in track, football, and baseball. At Ouachita Jr. High School and later at Ouachita High School he sang in choir and was lead singer. He was a member of the Explorer Volunteer Group at the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo where he worked his way up to camp counselor, helping with children 4 to 15 years old. Shortly after graduating Richwood High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Marines. During training in boot camp at Paris Island, SC, he was made squad leader, and he made Private First Class by the time he graduated boot camp on October 19, 2012. Before shipping out to Afghanistan, he received another promotion. Chris was handsome, intelligent, caring, thoughtful, witty, and above all else, strived to be the best of The Few, The Proud, The Marines. Survivors include by his mother, LaShonda Grant; brothers, Patrick Grant, O'Bryan Grant; sisters, Patricia Grant, Latricha Grant, Darneshia Grant, YuShonna Speck and YuShunta Speck; half-brother, Marcus William, Jr.; half-sister, Janyia Dorsey; grandparents, David and Madelyn, Murrell, Barbara Williams, and Donnie Fintroy; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Pallbearers will be the Military Honor Guard U.S. Marines. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday, November 1, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, 7200 Desiard St, Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 31, 2013

Robert C. Henson Memorial Services for Robert C. Henson, 85, of West Monroe, LA will be held 10:00 A.M. Friday, November 1, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Jon Tellifero officiating. Private Family graveside services will be in Jessamine Cemetery in Ridgeland, MS. Mr. Henson died at his residence suddenly on October 28, 2013. Mr. Bob was a member of First United Methodist Church of West Monroe. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Forestry from LSU, and served in the United States Marine Corp and United States Air Force during the World War II and the Korean War. Bob was a retired Forester with Olin Kraft, after retirement he joined the staff at St. Francis Medical Center taking care of the boiler room until his second retirement. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Henson; children, Robert C. Henson, Jr. and wife, Vilma and Debbie Taylor and husband, Gary; brother, Walter Henson and wife, Gena; sister, Celeste Bedwell; grandchildren, Jason Henson, Jennifer Henson, Hannah Jordan, Rebekah Taylor, Stephen Taylor and Rachel Taylor. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Thursday, October 31, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Honorary Pallbearers will be the United Methodist Men, Prayer Group and Ila McConnell Sunday School Class at First Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church Building Fund. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 31, 201

Armodyne "Deane" Taylor Puig Graveside Services for Mrs. Armodyne "Deane" Taylor Puig, 82, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, November 1, 2013 at the Liberty Hill Cemetery near Farmerville, LA with Rev. Kurt Auger officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Puig was born on November 22, 1930 and passed away on October 30, 2013 in West Monroe, LA. She is preceded in death by her husband, James B. Puig; parents, Bill and Nina Taylor; sister, Quinnah Stewart; and brothers, Rayoule and Oliver Fuqua Taylor. Survivors include her nieces, Elizabeth H. Barron-Hudson, Shelia Kleczka, Hope Ann Pipps and Quinnette Aulds; sister-in-law, Pauline Taylor; and great nephews, and a great-great nephew. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. with a Rosary to be read at 6:00 P.M. Thursday, October 31, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the St. Paschal Catholic Church Building Fund. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Oct. 31, 2013

Gary C. Brown, 56 Gary Charles “Mule” Brown of Monroe died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.

Louis Bryant, 70 Louis Ray Bryant of Monroe, a construction worker, died Oct. 22. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.

Charles Ceasar, 61 WATERPROOF – Charles Ceasar, a carpenter, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.

Lillian M. Douglas, 69 Lillian Marie Douglas of Monroe, a minister, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Liberty Christian Center, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Jane G. Harvey, 81 FARMERVILLE – Jane Gross Harvey, co-owner of Gross Studios in Monroe, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Friday at Zion Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home.

William D. Hindmon, 82 William D. "Skinner" Hindmon of Monroe, a retired principal, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park.

Elbert L. Hudson Sr., 80 Elbert Louis Hudson Sr. of Monroe, a General Motors machine operator, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Williene Marshall, 78 AUSTIN, Texas – Williene Marshall, formerly of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Rev. Robert H. McCuin, 72 BASTROP – The Rev. Robert Henry McCuin died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Lemley Funeral Service, Atkins, Ark. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Tate Cemetery.

Howard B. Mitchell, 95 Howard Barry Mitchell of Monroe, a retiree of the oil business and home construction, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Johnathon M. Mockosher, infant DODSON – Johnathon Milo Mockosher, an infant, died Sunday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Friday at Hurricane Grove Cemetery, Sikes. Arrangements are under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Bernard Moore, 81 NEWELLTON – Bernard Roy Moore, U.S. Air Force veteran, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. Friday until service time at the church. Burial with full military honors will be in Legion Cemetery under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Emily L. Owen, 101 Emily Lucille Averett Owen of Calhoun, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Calhoun Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Charles E. Richardson, 64 WINNSBORO – Charles E. Richardson died Oct. 22. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Truelight Baptist Church. Wake services are 6-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery.

Kevin Taylor, 43 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – Kevin Taylor, a laborer, died Oct. 14. Services are 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.

Joy Thomas, 57 EPPS – Joy Thomas, a medical transcriber, died Monday. Memorial services are 5 p.m. Friday at Epps Baptist Church. No visitation. Arrangements are under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Previously Acknowledged Armfield, Ellis Lynn: 10 a.m. Friday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Ballard, Murphy : 11 a.m. Thursday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Barr, Alma L. : 10 a.m. Thursday, First Baptist Church, Rayville. Brown Sr., David: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Galilee Baptist Church, Monroe. Colston, Selina : 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, Life Line Ministries, Monroe. Grant, Christopher O’Bryan: 1:45 p.m. Saturday, North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe.Hatten, Ralph Bryan “Skip” : 1 p.m. Friday, Burroughs Pentecostal Church, Columbia. Hindmon, William D. “Skinner”: 2 p.m. Thursday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Jones, Marjorie Scales: 1 p.m. Saturday, Central No. 1 Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. McGee, Tiant : 2 p.m. Saturday, Berean Baptist Church, Monroe. Moore, Lottie C. Davis : 11 a.m. Saturday, New Hope Pentecostal Temple, Monroe. Newton, Genia : 11 a.m. Saturday, Zion Spring Baptist Church, Monroe. Ninemire, Gussie Charlottie Germany: 11 a.m. Thursday, First Church of God, Oak Grove. Renner, Lee: 10 a.m. Thursday, Oak Grove Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Siller Jr., Willie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Deuteronomy Baptist Church, Monroe. Stout, Marian D. : 10 a.m. Thursday, Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi. Woodward, Edward Wayne “Buddy”: 10 a.m. Thursday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.