Sep - 2013 - Obituaries from The News-Star

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

Margie Guy Memorial Services for Margie Guy will be held at 6:00 PM Tuesday, September 3, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, 300 McMillan Rd., West Monroe, LA with Father Frank Coens and Rev. Rayland Trisler officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00PM until service time on Tuesday. Margie was the youngest child of five born in Charlestown, West Virginia to Donald Bageant and Emma Lou Forrest Bageant July 24th, 1963. Margie's family moved to West Monroe when Margie was 13. She attended Saint Paschal School and graduated Saint Fredrick's High School in 1981. Swept off of her feet by Joey Guy, she married Joey in West Monroe at Saint Paschal Church in June 1981. Margie and Joey moved to Biloxi, Mississippi while Joey was attending technical school at Keesler AFB and from there relocated to Holloman AFB, Alamogordo, New Mexico where they had their first child. Upon completion of Joey's USAF tour they returned to West Monroe to be with family. Margie began her career in the mortgage industry at First Fidelity which eventually became JPMorgan Chase where she worked until her second child was born. Margie left Chase to be a full time Mother for five years after which she returned continuing her career. Margie loved to creatively cook and travel, spend time with close friends and family and spoil her grandchildren. Margie left our world to be with her brother and parents on August 27th, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents, Donald Bageant and Emma Lou Forrest Bageant; and brother, David Bageant. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Joey Guy; sons, Chris Guy and Alex Guy; sisters, Debby Sloat and husband Don, Cathy Bageant, Patti Campbell and husband Buddy; grandchildren, Haley Burnette and J.T. Guy; nieces, Jennifer Campbell, Rachel Sloat and Jaelyn LeDent; and many close friends, co-workers and acquaintances. Memorials may be made to PAWSNELA or the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 1, 2013

Charles W. Lane, III Funeral services for Charles W. "Chuck" Lane, III, 79, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, September 3, 2013 in the chapel at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. David Richter officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Lane died Thursday, August 29, 2013 at his residence. He was a retired air traffic controller and a member of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Mr. Lane served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korea Conflict. He was active in the ULM Alumni Association and was an OPHS Booster. He was an avid bowler and loved his grandchildren. Mr. Lane was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-two plus years, Margaret Ellen Cassady Lane; daughter, Debbie; brother, Richard, and sister, Pat. Survivors include his grandchildren, Cassady Lane Adams, and James R. "Chip" Adams, II; sister, Elizabeth Soder and husband George; son-in-law, James Adams of Monroe; and numerous godchildren, nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jim Ratcliff, Jack Demers, Patrick Demers, Bob Wilson, Alvin Parker, and Tommy Milain. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Cooper, Rip Rich, Don Pell, Bubba Boyd, and Archie Parker. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Monday, September 2, 2013 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 1, 2013 Send Flowers Now Remember Obituary Remember on Facebook Share with Others Ways to help Funeral Home Details Donate to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital GUEST BOOK View full Guest Book (1 entry) add entry "We will miss you Chuck. Jason and Patti Pope. My thoughts and prayers are with your..." Patti Pope, LA Jack Elwood Rutledge Visit Guest Book Jack Elwood Rutledge Mr. Jack Elwood Rutledge, age 90, passed away August 13, 2013, in his sleep, in Elizabethtown, KY. Born in Meridian, MS, and knowing Country Singer Jimmie Rodgers as "Uncle Jimmie", his family moved to Monroe, LA when he was 3. He graduated from Byrd H.S., Shreveport, LA in 1940. Interested in going to "summer camp" he and his friends decided to talk to the recruiter. He was a WWII vet, who enlisted in the Louisiana Army National Guard in 1940, trained at Ft. Bliss, El Paso, TX, was stationed in Iceland for 18 months (where the farmers wouldn't let him meet their daughters), went ashore on Utah Beach on D+12, as NCO of a Battery in the 494th AAA Gun Battalion, he participated in the defense of Antwerp from V-1attacks (he also saw his first jet airplane - as it strafed his unit), and was discharged as a Staff Sergeant in 1945. He returned to his home in Monroe, LA, and in 1946 married Evelyn Earline Greer. They built the house they lived in for almost 60 years a room at a time as they could save to buy the materials. He was a machinist until he retired 25 years ago, after 46 years with Motor Supply Co. Jack and Earline attended Memorial United Methodist Church in Monroe. Jack's hobbies were furniture restoration and wood working, singing and performing in community events, and telling jokes. Jack and Earline moved to Elizabethtown, KY, last November to be close to their daughter, Pam, son-in-law, Bill, and grandson, James. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joshua B. C. Rutledge and Sarah Catherine Ethridge Rutledge; two brothers, Henry R. Mann and W. B. Mann and two sisters, Doris R. Turner and Virginia R. Carlson. Jack is survived by his wife of almost 67 years, Earline, daughter Pamela Ridlon, son-in-law, Bill, and grandsons, Will Ridlon, a nursing graduate student in Columbia, MO, Captain Michael Ridlon, US Army, Ft. Drum, NY, and James Ridlon, who works in Elizabethtown, KY. Pam teaches Middle School at Ft. Knox, KY, and Bill is a retired Lt. Colonel, JA, USAR , and an Army civilian attorney at Ft. Knox. He is also survived by a sister, Ida B. Hayden of Houston, TX. A Memorial service will be Thursday September 5, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at Memorial United Methodist Church. Condolences may be expressed online at www.brownfuneral.com. Brown Funeral Home Elizabethtown, KY Published in The News Star from August 16 to September 4, 2013 -

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

Joseph "Joe Boy" Bellmore, Sr Funeral services for Joseph "Joe Boy" Bellmore, Sr., 63, of Monroe, will be held at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, September 3, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Bro. Tommy McMurray and Bro. Nathan Thornton will officiate. Interment will follow at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Bellmore was born August 10, 1950 in Monroe, LA and passed August 30, 2013 in Monroe. He is survived by his two sons, Joseph L. Bellmore, Jr. and wife, Leigha and Joshua L. Bellmore, and wife, Brittany; two brothers, Mack E. Bellmore, Jr. and Douglas R. Bellmore, Sr. and wife Mia; two sisters, Mary Caldwell and husband, Darrell and Diane Robertson; along with a host of family and friends. Visitation will be Monday, September 2, 2013 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. In lieu of flowers, family requests memorials made to the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 2, 2013

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

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

Autra "AB" Branch Services for Autra Bell Branch, 96 of Rayville will be 10:00AM Tuesday, September 3, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home with Rev. Milton McManus officiating. Interment will follow in the Greer Cemetery near Rayville under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home-Rayville. Mr. Branch was born December 19, 1916 and passed away Friday, August 30, 2013. He was a retired farmer and member of Grace Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents-Fred and Leolla Branch; wife-Dorothy Mitchell Branch; son-Gary Phillip Branch; and brother- Harold Branch. He is survived by a daughter-Edith Traxler of Rayville; son-Autra "Dion" Branch wife Phyllis of Rayville; grandchildren- Allison Romero, Dawn Barton, Sherry Carter, Timothy Branch, Rebekah Abramavicius, Aaron Branch; 15 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Timothy Branch, Aaron Branch, Nicholas Romero, Melvin Barton, Drew Barton, and Greg Romero. Visitation will be 5-8:00PM Monday, September 2, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home-Rayville. Online registry/condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com. Mulhearn Funeral Home Published in The News Star on September 3, 2013

Donald Eugene Munsey, Jr Funeral services for Donald Eugene Munsey Jr., 62, of West Monroe will be held at 12:15pm, Wednesday, September 4, 2013, at Grace Episcopal Church in Monroe. The family will receive guests from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Don was born March 4, 1951 in Norfolk, Va. He passed August 28, 2013 in Bossier City LA. He was preceded in death by his father Donald Eugene Munsey Sr. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Marsha; son Ryan and daughter-in-law Alex; granddaughter Abigail; mother, Jane Alice; and sisters, Ivy Lyn and Melody. Don was a devoted husband, father, teacher, and volunteer. In 1973 Don graduated from Virginia Tech; first in his class from the School of Forestry and Wildlife. He was commissioned as an officer in the United States Air Force and served as a C130 navigator. He received his Masters degree in Logistics and Systems Analysis from the Air force Institute of Technology. He achieved the rank of Major before leaving the Air Force to pursue his PHD. He was an Eagle Scout, and continued to volunteer as an adult scout leader his entire life. Don also volunteered with the Girl Scout Council, Black Bayou Wildlife Refuge, and Project Learning Tree. Don taught mathematics at Carroll High School, and has been an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Delta Community College since 2002. He was loved and respected by his students. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Louisiana Purchase Counsel, Boy Scouts of America, in Don's name. Don loved all living thing, especially trees, dogs, and kids. He will be sorely missed and eternally loved by his family and friends. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe Published in The News Star on September 3, 2013

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

James "Jake" Stevens Funeral services for Mr. James "Jake" Stevens will be 2pm Wednesday at Cedar Crest Baptist Church with Bro. Greg Clark officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5pm to 7pm Tuesday at the church. Mr. Stevens was born on September 22, 1923 and passed from this life on September 1, 2013 at the age of 90. He served in the US Navy during WWII and was a commander of DAV for over 20 years. He was a supervisor of maintenance for the Ouachita School Board for 32 years. Survivors include his wife Virginia Stevens; three children, Allen Ray Stevens, Pamela Stevens, & Randy Stevens; one grandchild, two great-grandchildren, and a host of friends. Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe Published in The News Star on September 3, 2013

Bert Waldroup Funeral services for Bert Waldroup, 80, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Rev. Waymond Warren will officiate. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Bert is survived by his wife of 60 years, Pat Waldroup; two children, Ken Waldroup and wife, Debbie and Patty Barrett and husband, Travis; a sister, Elizabeth Schmitz; seven grandchildren, Jason Barrett and wife, Amanda, Jeremy Barrett and wife Angela, Jennifer Sanderson and husband, Adam, Jamie Fergerson and husband, Jimmy, Holly Powell and husband, Ryan, Ashlee Franks and husband, Landon, and Robbie Bentz; eleven great-grandchildren; mother-in-law, Chlotield Rinehart; two brother-in-laws, John Wactor and wife, Cathy and Gene Haynes; along with several nieces & nephews . Bert served proudly in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was a supervisor at Central Oil and Supply and a member of Fair Park Baptist Church. Bert loved spending time with his family, whether it was at family gatherings, putting his carpenter skills to work or out on the lake fishing. Pallbearers will be members of the Encouragers Sunday school class at Fair Park Baptist Church. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Rosemont Assisted Living and Family Alliance Hospice and especially Kristen and Kandace for their care of Bert during his illness. Memorials may be made to the Provision Building Fund at Fair Park Baptist Church, 4412 Whites Ferry Rd, West Monroe, LA, 71291. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 pm, Tuesday, September 3, 2013, 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 September 3, 2013

Kevin Brown, 48 Kevin Brown of Swartz, formerly of Winnsboro, a welder, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Reba K. Broyles, 94 RUSTON – Reba Kathleen Broyles, a retired bank teller, died Sunday. Graveside services were 4 p.m. Tuesday at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston. Arrangements were under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

George E. Cerniglia, 76 George Edwin Cerniglia of Monroe, a radio electronics worker, died Aug. 25. Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Donald E. Hogg, 78 Donald E. Hogg of Monroe, a retired chemical salesman, died Tuesday. Visitation is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Mary M. Kelley, 84 Mary M. Kelley of West Monroe died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home.

Donald E. Munsey Jr., 62 Donald Eugene Munsey Jr. of West Monroe, assistant professor of mathematics at Delta Community College, died Wednesday. Services are 12:15 p.m. Wednesday at Grace Episcopal Church under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Jeff Rose, 82 OAK GROVE – Jeff Rose, a retired power lineman, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m. Thursday until service time. Burial will be in Kilbourne Cemetery.

Evelyne M. Simmons, 92 Evelyne Marie Simmons of West Monroe, a dental assistant, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

James Stevens, 89 James “Jake” Stevens of West Monroe, a retired maintenance supervisor, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cedar Crest Baptist Church. Burial will be in Hasley Cemeteryunder the direction of Griffin Funeral Home.

Bert Waldroup, 80 Bert Waldroup of West Monroe, a retiree of Central Oil & Supply, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Oneida Watson, 79 Oneida Watson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously Acknowledged Dobson, Charlie Heath : noon Wednesday, Pioneer Assembly of God Church, Pioneer. Gatlin, Katie M. : 1 p.m. Wednesday, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Griffin, James D.: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Hankins, Mary Catherine: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Lang, W.F.: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Bistineau Baptist Church, Heflin. Walton, Audrey Martha : 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, East Winnfield Baptist Church, Joyce.

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

Gloria Gail Griggs Funeral services for Gloria Gail Griggs, 57, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday September 5, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Mike Kellett and David Bromley officiating. Interment will be in the Loch Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery in Swartz, LA, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Gloria was born on January 26, 1956 and departed from this life on September 3, 2013 having been blessed with 57 years on this earth. She was a member of Whites Ferry Road Church of Christ. Gloria is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Griggs; mother Merle Bromley and her father, William Garland. Survivors include her brother, David Bromley and wife Karen and their children Avery, Nathan and Hayden; step daughter, Brittney Hawkes and her husband Caleb and their son Mason and soon to be born son, Bryson; stepson Robert Griggs and his wife Jessica and their children Grant, Chloe and Alden; special family members are Uncle Berle and Aunt Lea Palmer and cousins Renee' Messina and Lea Ann Bostick and her family and Aunt May Evans. A special thanks to Emily Johnson and her family for the constant care and service over the last few months. Pallbearers will be Charlie Brown, Doug Johnson, Frank Higginbotham, Jesse Price, Gains Hodge and Jay Johnson. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Wednesday September 4, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Honorary Pallbearers will be Matthew Gillium, Stan Johnson, and Jerry Don Johnson Memorials may be made to Camp CH-YO-CA or to WFR Youth Missions. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 4, 2013

Majorie Busby Hopson Funeral Services for Majorie Busby Hopson, 96, of West Monroe, LA will be held 10:00AM Thursday, September 5, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Dr. Tom Meachum officiating. Interment will follow in the Crowville Masonic Cemetery. Majorie Busby Hopson was born on June 10, 1912 in Franklin Parish, LA to the union on Joseph Mark Busby and Jewel Gates Busby. She was the eldest of seven children and the last surviving member of her family. Majorie married John Dudley "Dut" Hopson and lived in Franklin Parish for 48 years where they raised their family, farmed, and did upholstery work. During WWII, she conducted a street car in New Orleans and ferried soldiers. After "Dut" passed away, she moved to West Monroe where she lived with her daughter for 22 years. Majorie resided at the Landmark Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in West Monroe, LA in her last year. She was a member of the Edgewood Baptist Church. Mom was a caring and loving person, and a fine Christian woman. Majorie was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, J.D, LaRoy, Royce, and Earl Busby; sisters, Yvonne Ward and Mildred Tulley; husband, "Dut" Hopson; infant son, Dannie Lynn Hopson; and son, Joseph Alvin Hopson. Majorie is survived by her daughters, Norma Sue Hopson of West Monroe, LA, and Patsy Ann Hopson Meachum and husband Dr. Thomas McKinney Meachum of Easley, South Carolina; daughter-in-law, Elouise Roberts Hopson. seven grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Pallbearers will be John Meachum, Jared Meachum, Scott Hughes, Shannon Sutton, Steven Dunlap, and Larry Cassiday. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice . The family would like to express their heart- felt thanks to the staff of Landmark Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for the care and friendship they showed our mother during her stay. Also, for the care she received the last month of her life from the doctors and staff at Glenwood Regional Medical Center and Cornerstone Hospital. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 4, 2013

Robert Wayne Brooks II Robert "Rob" Wayne Brooks II was born in Bastrop, LA on October 13, 1964 and went to his heavenly home on September 3, 2013. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the chapel of Griffin Funeral Home in West Monroe with ministers, Werner Aswell and Jerry Whitman officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will follow services at Liberty Baptist Church in Calhoun, LA. Robert was a maintenance supervisor for LA Corrugated. Rob loved the Lord and was a faithful member of Homesville Baptist Church in Downsville, LA. Rob had a love for people and loved children. He was a dedicated father and loved his children beyond measure. He once said he would have a house full of children if he could. His wife and children were his life. He liked art and drawing. He loved to feed the deer and he had a great appreciation for wildlife especially the bear that came around his house. He had a strong faith and knew he was "going home". He is preceded in death by his son, Robert Wayne Brooks III; father, Robert Wayne Brooks Sr.; grandparents, Earl and Cecile Brooks, and Alta Mae Bostick. He is survived by his wife Cindy Brooks; his children, Jared Michael Brooks; Aaron Elijah Brooks; Faith Elizabeth Brooks and Samuel Orion Brooks; ; his mother Mary Ann Bostick; his sister, Penny Renee Brooks Pinder and husband Robert Wayne; his grandfather Vernon Earl Bostick; also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends Pallbearers will be Mark Tarver, James Machnik, Patrick McLendon, Royce Beard, John Moore, and Chase Ambrose. On-line condolences may be made to the family at www.griffinfuneralhome.net. Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 4, 2013

Robert Shanas Funeral services for Mr. "Bob" Robert Shanas, age 65, are scheduled for 10:00 AM Thursday, September 5, 2013 at Golden Funeral Home with Rev. Dalyn Helbling officiating. Interment will follow in Bonita Cemetery, Bonita, LA under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday evening at Golden Funeral Home. Mr. Shanas, a consultant for Gorilla Axle and an owner of Westside Auto Supply, passed away Monday, September 2, 2013 in Monroe, LA. He was a member of Bastrop First Church of God. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He loved playing his guitar, riding his motorcycle, and spending time with his granddaughters. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Humphreys Shanas; sons, Jason Shanas and wife Summer of Monroe, LA, Kyle Shanas and wife Misty of Mer Rouge, LA; sister, Charlene Davis of Monroe, LA; brother, James Shanas of Monroe, LA; and granddaughters, Lauren and Taylor Shanas. Serving as pallbearers will be Ronald Hopkins, Lonnie Wayne Blackwell, Louie Thomas, Jimmy Long, Bobby Knickerbocker, and Ronnie Harper. Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Watts, Herman Hattaway, Dwain Humphreys, Gale Rogers, Doyle Hindmon, Dr. Carter Cox, Jr., and Ricky Boone. Memorials may be made to Bastrop First Church of God. Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Published in The News Star on September 4, 2013

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

Donald Malcolm Hill Funeral services for Donald Malcolm Hill, 74, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, September 6, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA with Rev. Larry Linson officiating. Interment will follow in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery Monroe, LA. Mr. Hill was born on August 17, 1939 in Oak Grove, LA and passed away on September 2, 2013 after a battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Charles Bert and Alice McDowell Hill. He moved to Monroe to attend college at NLU and joined the Monroe Police Department in 1961. He served the people of Monroe for over 33 years, retiring as a Police Major in March of 1994. He adored his wife of 52 years, Patricia, who tirelessly stood by his side until he went home to be with the Lord. He is also survived by his sons, Mark Hill, David M. Hill, Sr. and wife, Dana, and Greg Hill and wife, Jennifer; grandchildren, Hailey, Taylor, Codi, David Jr., Dawson, Bailey and Abbigail; brother, Charles Nolan Hill; sisters, Virginia Hill Chop and Billie Faye Hill Burgess; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Trey Fluitt, Wade Jackson, Steve Descant, Joe Stewart, Jimmy McGee, and Scott Greer. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Retired Police Officers of Monroe Police Department, Willis Watson, Ricky Peele, Jack McKoin, and Willie Buffington. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday, September 5, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA. The family wishes to extend their thanks to St. Francis Specialty Hospital. Memorials may be made to Fallen Police Officers Memorial Fund at the Monroe Police Department. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 5, 2013

Donald Eugene Hogg Funeral services for Donald Eugene Hogg of Monroe will be held at 1:00PM Friday, September 6, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation will be prior to the service from 11:00AM until 1:00pm on Friday, September 6, 2013 at the funeral home. Donald was born July 10, 1935 in Lisbon, AR and passed away September 3, 2013. He has been a resident of Monroe since 1968. He graduated from Henderson State College in 1957 with a B.S. in chemistry and then taught high school chemistry. He later went to work as a Chemical Salesman for Betz Chemical in 1970 and he found his true calling. He was an outstanding salesperson and made lifelong friends with customers and coworkers alike. He never met a stranger and was loved by all those who knew him. He won several sales awards while employed with Betz. He was also active in the community. He coached Monroe Youth baseball for several years. He was a member of the Downtown Lion's Club for several years and served as President for 2 years. He was an active member of Lea Joyner Methodist Church where he served as usher, greeter, and sang in two choirs. He was married to his college sweetheart, Jo Clair, for 51 years. He and Jo Clair loved to travel and were blessed to experience several countries, cruises, and adventures. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jo Clair Hogg. He is survived by his son, Michael Hogg and daughter-in-law Vicki; his daughter, Shaundra Rushing and son-in-law Keith; grandchildren, Chris Rushing and wife Stephanie, Kevin Rushing and wife Michelle, Katie Rushing, Jonathan Hogg, and Jolee Hogg; and great-grandchildren, C.J. Rushing, Carter Rushing, and Michael Rushing. The family would like to thank all the wonderful employees at The Arbor/Terrace for their excellent care during his last days. Also, a big thanks to Sandy and others at Home Care Resources for their care and concern. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to The American Cancer Society . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 5, 2013

Jack Demarcus Sanderson Funeral services for Mr. Jack Demarcus Sanderson, age 92 of Choudrant, will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, September 6, 2013 at Owens Memorial Chapel. Rev. Reginald Colvin and Rev. Bill Sanderson will officiate the service. Burial will follow in Choudrant Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Mr. Sanderson was born December 15, 1920 in Choudrant to William A. (Bill Dock) Sanderson and Kate Davis Sanderson. He died September 3, 2013 in Ruston. He was preceded in death by his parents; step mother: Annie Mae Stewart Sanderson; wife: Maudie Mae Parnell Sanderson; three brothers: Thelbert Sanderson and wife Eva, Lynn (Ikey) Sanderson and wife Clarice, Gerald (Red) Sanderson; two sisters: Ennis Deryl Martin and husband Jimmy, and Sarah Duggan and husband Fred; two brother-in-laws: Clinton Parnell and James Parnell and wife Joy; father and mother-in-laws: Algie and Edith Parnell. Jack was a member of the Choudrant United Methodist Church, and also a member of the Senior-Saints luncheon at the First Baptist Church of Choudrant, he was active as long as his health allowed. Jacks first employment was in Orange, Texas in the ship yard. Upon his returning to Choudrant, he became a plumber and an electrician. Later on he started working on and installing Ruth Berry Water Pumps, and was the only one in the area for a long time. He then added to his profession digging water wells. He was always willing to help others when they needed him or needed advice, no matter what time of the day or night. He was a loving and generous Daddy to us, Opal and Keith and to his grandchildren and anyone else that knew him. He loved talking to and being around people. Jack loved family reunions. Mr. Sanderson is survived by daughter: Opal Marie Hammons and husband Keith of Choudrant; two grandsons: Timothy Keith Hammons of Choudrant and Mark Edwin Hammons and wife Carla of Ruston; great granddaughter: Abbie Marlene Hammons of Ruston; step great-grandson: Christopher Richardson and wife Kelley of Olive Branch, MS; step great granddaughter: Lacy and husband Matt McCullin of Ruston; two step great-great-grandchildren: Nathan McCullin and Ella Grace Richardson; two brother-in-laws: Ray (Junior) Parnell and wife Beverly of Nacona, TX and Jack Layne Parnell of Houston, TX. Pallbearers will be Wayne Brooks, Bobby Joe Milner, Randy Aaron, Joshua Sanderson, Lane Odom, and Gary Parnell. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Layne Parnell, Ray (Junior) Parnell, George (Jakie) Williams, Morton Parnell, Billy Jones and George H. Boyd. Visitation will be held Friday morning from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Owens Memorial Chapel. In lieu of flowers you can send memorials to Choudrant Methodist Church, Choudrant Memorial Cemetery, Choudrant Baptist Church, or their cemetery, or to the charity of your choice . To leave a memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com. Owens Memorial Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Published in The News Star on September 5, 2013

Evelyne Marie Simmons Funeral Services for Mrs. Evelyne Marie Simmons, 92, of West Monroe, LA will be held 10:00AM Friday, September 6, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Jon Tellifero officiating. Graveside services will follow at 4:00 P.M. Friday in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Simmons was born on August 31, 1921 in Watertown, TN and passed away on September 1, 2013 in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, West Monroe, Fellowship Sunday School Class, and taught children's Sunday School. Mrs. Evelyne was employed by Dr. James Padgett in Monroe for 30 years. Survivors: her husband of 68 years, Mr. Jim Simmons; daughter, Janet Ann Johnston and husband Dwain; son, James Thomas Simmons; grandchildren, Darlene Grace, Monica Arsenault and husband Steven, Amanda Silverstein and husband Will, Michael Johnston; great-grandson, Jacob Johnston. Pallbearers will be Michael Johnston, Clay Tippen, Keith Tippen, Steve Tippen, Van Westbrook and Joshua Tellifero. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Fellowship Sunday School Class. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM until 7:00PM Thursday, September 5, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church in West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 5, 2013

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

Ira John "Johnny" Hall Ira John "Johnny" Hall died peacefully Labor Day, September 2, 2013, Johnny was born in Delhi, Louisiana on October 23, 1932; Son of Charles and Lola Hall. He was born and raised in the Hall Hotel, a Delhi landmark for 50 years. He was a 1951 graduate of Delhi High School, where he played football. He was involved in Boy Scouts from a young age, earning his Eagle Scout rank in 1948 and his 80th Merit badge (honorary) in 2010. He graduated from Louisiana Tech with a B. A. in Geography with a minor in History and a B. S. in Business with an emphasis on Sales, Management and Marketing. He wedded Nancy Durrett, of Arcadia, Louisiana in 1955. Johnny Hall entered the armed forces, serving 2 years in the Naval Reserves Active Duty and gave 18 years of dedicated service to the Coast Guard Reserve where he retired as Commander from his post on Governor's Island, New York. Johnny Hall spent his career as an insurance executive with New York Life Insurance Company. In 1967, he received the C. L. U. designation from Syracuse University. He worked for many years in the corporate office in New York City, residing in Ramsey, NJ, After 37 years in Ramsey, NJ, Johnny and Nancy moved back to their beloved Ruston, LA. Ira John "Johnny" Hall is preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 54 years, Nancy Durrett Hall and by his two brothers, Thomas Lavaugh Hall and Charles Peyton Hall. He is survived by a daughter, Rachel May (Ernest May III) of Great Falls, VA; a son, Andrew Hall (Lori) of Nevis; a son, Timothy John Hall (Dawn Hail) of Monroe, LA, a daughter, Rebecca Burton (Larry Burton) of Arlington, VA, He is also survived by 8 grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Visitation will be held on Saturday September 7, 2013 at 9am Grace United Methodist Church, 3401 North Trenton Street, Ruston, LA, followed by a Memorial Service and Fellowship at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery Lincoln Parish, Simsboro, Louisiana. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Purchase Council of the Boy Scotts, 2405 Oliver Road, Monroe LA 71201 Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on September 6, 2013 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thenewsstar/obituary.aspx?n=ira-john-hall-johnny&pid=166801767#fbLoggedOut

Audrey Humble Inzina Audrey Humble Inzina, formerly of Monroe, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2013, at her home in Choudrant, Louisiana. Audrey went to be with The Lord for her 99th birthday, which will be the 28th of this month. Joining in the celebration are her parents, Willis Gleaves Humble and Ethel Dixon Humble Grillett; her caring stepfather, W. E. "Shorty" Grillett; her beloved husband of 63 years, Philip A. Inzina; son, Reverend Joseph Robert "Bob" Inzina; daughter, Donnie Inzina Johnston; and infant son, Philip Wesley Inzina. Because of her lifelong commitment to pray the Rosary, services for Audrey will begin with a Rosary at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, 2308 Sterlington Road in Monroe, followed by visitation from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 3205 Concordia Street, Monroe, with Reverend Joseph Puthuppally, retired pastor of St. Matthew Catholic Church, presiding. The homily/eulogy will be given by Reverend Job Edathinatt Scaria, pastor of St. Lawrence Church in Swartz, and campus minister at ULM's Catholic Campus Ministries. Interment will be at St. Matthew Catholic Cemetery, 314 North 11th Street, Monroe, followed by a reception at Catholic Campus Ministries, 911 University Avenue, Monroe, Louisiana. Audrey was a graduate of Ouachita Parish High School, Class of 1931, where she was an outstanding student and recipient of numerous awards and medals at the Ruston Rally. She and her husband, Philip, were founding members of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Monroe, where she served for many years as a member and officer of the Altar Society and led the Guardian Angel Sunday School. In addition, Audrey helped with religious article sales, served as a minister to the homebound, and she and Philip were members of the Fatima Pioneers. Survivors include: daughters, Mary Jo White of Marshall, Texas; Ginger Brown of West Monroe; Susie Vredenburg of Monroe; Kay (Don) Kneipp of Choudrant; and son, J. Michael Inzina of Monroe; son-in-law, Mark H. Johnston of Monroe; 22 grandchildren; 45 great grandchildren; 21 great-great grandchildren; brother, Kenneth (Chris) Humble of Greenville, Texas; special niece and Goddaughter, Christine (Tony) Feltri; special Godson, George (Helen) Gabriel, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Danny White, Gerard St. Pierre, Chris McKneely, Mark A. Johnston, Collin Vredenburg and Austin Flanagan. Honorary pallbearers are George Gabriel, Kenneth Humble, Steve White, Joey Feltri, Phillip Inzina and Samuel Kneipp. The family gratefully acknowledges their mother's steadfast and loving caregivers, especially Eva Marzula Fuller, without whose tender and constant care her quality of life could not have been sustained, as well as Emma Kettler, and former caregiver, Loretta Roberts. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Catholic Campus Ministries at ULM, or St. Vincent de Paul Pharmacy at 502 Grammont Street, Monroe, Louisiana. Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com. Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 6, 2013 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thenewsstar/obituary.aspx?n=audrey-humble-inzina&pid=166814589&fhid=25256#fbLoggedOut

Mary Magdalene Elmore Kelley Mary Magdalene Elmore Kelley was born June 13, 1929 in Calhoun, Louisiana to Lillie Jackson Young and Willie Elmore. She wed William Cicero Kelley, Jr. in 1946 and lived most of her adult life in West Monroe. After many years of working as a domestic, she became a nursing assistant and worked at Glenwood Hospital until retirement. Mrs. Kelley passed away peacefully into eternity at the age of 84 on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at St. Francis Medical Center. She is survived by two daughters, Margaret Davis (William) of Destrehan and Ella Kelley Bagayoko (Diola) of Baton Rouge; one son, William C. Kelley (JoAnn) of Monroe; one daughter-in-law, who was as close and dutiful as a daughter, JoAnn Lewis Kelley; two granddaughters; eight grandsons; 14 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 6, 2013, 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Richardson Funeral Home in Monroe. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at Trenton Baptist Church in West Monroe. Published in The News Star from September 4 to September 6, 2013 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thenewsstar/obituary.aspx?n=mary-magdalene-elmore-kelley&pid=166785976&fhid=25255#fbLoggedOut

Michael Earl Readhimer Funeral services for Michael Earl Readhimer, of Monroe, LA, formerly of Linville, LA, were held August 22, 2013 at 10:00 AM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Don Reeves officiating. A military graveside service was held at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Linville, LA. Mr. Readhimer was a retired auto parts salesman and STIHL products repair technician. Before entering the Marine Corp in 1968, Mike enjoyed being the drummer for a local popular band - The 13th Hour. He was also an avid skater. After returning from serving his country, he enjoyed hunting and fishing in Union Parish. He is preceded in death by his father, Ernest Earl Readhimer; mother, Topie Lee DeFee Readhimer; and maternal grandparents, Pleasant and Minnie DeFee. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Sandy Roemers Readhimer; daughter, Amy Readhimer Herrington and husband Fredrick; and two grandchildren who he adored, Callee and Hunter Herrington. Pallbearers were Jeremy Harrell, Austin Henderson, Case Henderson, Ronnie Henderson, Blake Herrington, and Scott Phipps. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 6, 2013 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thenewsstar/obituary.aspx?n=michael-earl-readhimer&pid=166811583&fhid=25256#fbLoggedOut

Patrick Adam "Ricky" Riser, Sr., Funeral services for Patrick Adam "Ricky" Riser, Sr., 68 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, September 8, 2013 at McGuire United Methodist Church. Rev. Scott Adams and Rev. Chris McClain will officiate. Interment will follow at Riser Cemetery, Ruston, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Ricky was born March 23, 1945 in Mobile, Alabama and passed away September 2, 2013 in Monroe. He was a member of McGuire United Methodist Church, West Monroe, LA. Ricky loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed spending time in the north Louisiana woods hunting and fishing. Rick was a fan of the West Monroe Rebels. He also enjoyed playing dominoes with his friends at the BBHC Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pat C. Riser and Dorothy Hogg Riser. Ricky is survived by his wife of 43 years, Becky; sons, Bo Riser and Jay and his wife Rachel Mayer Riser. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Aulds, Buddy Aulds, Fred Riser, Richard Perot, Byron Breard, Paul Hobgood. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Pittard and Woody Woodcock and members of Bear Branch Hunting Club, Chris Nolen, Robert Welch, Brad Brashier, Bobby Woffard, Tim Holbrook, B.J. Welch, Todd Gates, Buck Guillory, Don Williams, Gail Brashier and Petey Griggs. Visitation will be held Saturday 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 September 6, 2013 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thenewsstar/obituary.aspx?n=patrick-adam-riser-ricky&pid=166810672&fhid=12527#fbLoggedOut

Joseph R. Audirsch, 75 WINNSBORO – Joseph Ragan Audirsch, a truck driver, 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 Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Kimberly Brasell, 44 Kimberly Sue Curley “Kim” Brasell of West Monroe, a materials manager with Cornerstone Hospital, died Monday. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

James E. Brewster, 69 WISNER – James Eugene Brewster, an air-conditioner repairman, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Earnestine Davis, 77 FARMERVILLE – Earnestine Davis, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Farrar Funeral Home. Visitation is Saturday one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Sardis Cemetery.

Travis R. Duffey, 60 Travis Ray Duffey of West Monroe, a welder inspector, died Wednesday. A private memorial service will be held at a later date under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Bradis L. Hamilton, 97 BOSSIER CITY – Bradis LaDora Hamilton, formerly of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Daniel L. Harris, 31 RAYVILLE – Daniel Lamar Harris, a painter, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery.

Alecia Hobdy, 51 WINNFIELD – Alecia Hobdy, an educator, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Winnfield Senior High School Auditorium. Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery under the direction of Paradise Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Audrey H. Inzina, 98 Audrey Humble Inzina of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Monroe. Visitation is 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in St. Matthew’s Catholic Cemetery.

Ruby W. Jordan, 88 JONESBORO – Ruby Woods Jordan, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Garden of Memories Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home.

Shirley D. Moses, 91 Shirley Dawson “Scity” Moses of Monroe, a retiree of Haggar Slack Co. in Dallas, died Wednesday. Visitation is 10-11 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Patrick Riser, 68 Patrick “Ricky” Riser of West Monroe, retired from Kansas City Southern Railroad, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at McGuire United Methodist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Riser Cemetery, Ruston.

Wanda C. Ware, 56 Wanda C. Ware of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Ella B. White, 95 Ella Bell White of Monroe, a homemaker, died Aug. 30. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-4 p.m. Monday at Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Bertha Wimberly, 87 Bertha Wimberly of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Bass, Evelyn Modene: 3 p.m. Saturday, Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Bass, James M. : 1 p.m. Saturday, Magnolia Baptist Church, Newellton. Bynum, Don Lavelle: 1 p.m. Saturday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.Heckard, Jacqueline Joann : 11 a.m. Saturday, Locust Hill Baptist Church. Johnson, Luretha: 3 p.m. Saturday, Pleasant Star Baptist Church, Winnsboro.Jones, Pauline “Polly” Simmons : 3 p.m. Saturday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Kelley, Mary M.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Trenton Baptist Church, West Monroe.Penn Sr., Herbert : noon Saturday, Morehouse Baptist Association, Bastrop. Rollins, Phillis Blunt: 11 a.m. Saturday, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Warren, L.C.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Fellowship Christian Center Church. Washam, Jim Clyde: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Bethany Baptist Church. White, Nakisha: 1 p.m. Saturday, King Jesus Worship Center, Winnsboro. Williams, Enora B.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro.

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

Richard Overton Johnson Richard Overton Johnson, second child born to Roger Allen and Irene Foster Johnson in Batesville, MS on May 29, 1926, passed away on September 4, 2013. He met his wife of 68 years, Geraldine Swinea Johnson in Memphis and felt lucky to have married a beautiful Arkansas girl! Together they had four children, who survive him, Susan Janice (Jim) Burkett, Shirley Lynn Holmes, Richard Glenn (Sara) Johnson and Gregory Keith Johnson (his special caregiver); four grandchildren; sisters, Betty Jean (Bobby) McIver of Sara, MS, Gloria Ann Burchfield of Southaven, MS and special brother, Roger Allen Johnson, Jr. of Lula, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Ruby Lois (Tony) Costanza, Jessie Lee Parke (Curtis); brother in law, Edgar Burchfield and sister in law, Emma E. Johnson. Mr. Johnson worked for the Klyce Bros for 66 years as vice president of the industrial Textile division. He loved his job and especially the Klyce family. His job took him to five states to build and support the company. He loved golf and hunting and fishing with his wife and sons. Funeral services and interment will be at 10 a.m. Saturday morning at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens. Friends and family will begin gathering at 9 a.m. Memorial gifts may be made to either Baptist Trinity Hospice, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to the charity of the donor's choice . Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens Bartlett, TN Published in The News Star on September 7, 2013

Jane Mitchell Nelson Visitation for Mrs. Jane Mitchell Nelson, 63, of West Monroe, LA will be held from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. Sunday, September 8, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Nelson was born on December 2, 1949 and passed away after a lengthy illness on September 4, 2013. She worked for 26 years as office manager at Associated Business Printing in West Monroe, LA. Jane loved being with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Laura "B" Redding; brother, Charlie Redding and sister, Patricia Redding. Survivors include her husband, Buddy Nelson; sons, Todd Mitchell and wife, Kristie and Kevin Mitchell and wife, Kristen; granddaughters, Sierra, Kirsten and Kennedy; brother, Richard Redding and wife, Phyllis and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 7, 2013

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

Joseph "Joe" Ragan Audirsch Funeral services for Mr. Joseph "Joe" Ragan Audirsch of Winnsboro will be 2:00pm Sunday, September 8, 2013 at the chapel of Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe with the Bro. Norman Bryant & Bro. Jimmy Harper officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home. Mr. Audirsch was born on July 9, 1938 in Choudrant, La to the union of Chester A. Audirsch and Annie Mae Butler and passed from this life on September 5, 2013 in West Monroe at the age of 75. He was a resident of Winnsboro and a member of Temple Baptist Church. He loved to garden and work on old tractors and also loved spending time with his three grandchildren and talking about 18 wheelers. He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Dale & Lynn and two sisters, Grace & Helen. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Jeanie Cuave Audirsch of Winnsboro; two children, Renea Prickett & husband Jay and Joey Audirsch & wife Kecia all of West Monroe; three grandchildren, Blake & Camille Prickett and Ragan Audirsch all of West Monroe; one brother, Sonny Audirsch & wife Maudie Mae of Choudrant ; four sisters, Janie Ledford and Dorothy Thompson both of Calhoun; Anna Rose Lee of Ruston, and Nadine Miller of Memphis, Tn, and host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Pallbearers will be Jay Neal, Tommy Hedrick, Louis Fontana, Keith Kimball, Skipper Stinson, & Shawn Sandoz. Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 8, 201

Joseph "Joe" Ragan Audirsch Funeral services for Mr. Joseph "Joe" Ragan Audirsch of Winnsboro will be 2:00pm Sunday, September 8, 2013 at the chapel of Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe with the Bro. Norman Bryant & Bro. Jimmy Harper officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home. Mr. Audirsch was born on July 9, 1938 in Choudrant, La to the union of Chester A. Audirsch and Annie Mae Butler and passed from this life on September 5, 2013 in West Monroe at the age of 75. He was a resident of Winnsboro and a member of Temple Baptist Church. He loved to garden and work on old tractors and also loved spending time with his three grandchildren and talking about 18 wheelers. He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Dale & Lynn and two sisters, Grace & Helen. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Jeanie Cuave Audirsch of Winnsboro; two children, Renea Prickett & husband Jay and Joey Audirsch & wife Kecia all of West Monroe; three grandchildren, Blake & Camille Prickett and Ragan Audirsch all of West Monroe; one brother, Sonny Audirsch & wife Maudie Mae of Choudrant ; four sisters, Janie Ledford and Dorothy Thompson both of Calhoun; Anna Rose Lee of Ruston, and Nadine Miller of Memphis, Tn, and host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Pallbearers will be Jay Neal, Tommy Hedrick, Louis Fontana, Keith Kimball, Skipper Stinson, & Shawn Sandoz. Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 8, 2013

Kimberly Sue Curley "Kim" Brasell Funeral services for Kimberly Sue Curley "Kim" Brasell, 44, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at The Assembly of West Monroe with Rev. Butch Pilcher officiating. Interment will follow in the Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens Cemetery in West Monroe, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Kim was born on December 20, 1968 and passed away on September 5, 2013. She was a materials manager with Cornerstone Hospital. She loved the outdoors, Hunting and Fishing. She also enjoyed watching her children play sports, spending time with her grandbaby and being a Mimi. Survivors include her loving High School Sweetheart and husband of 25 years, David Brasell; children, Brittany Brasell, and Blake Brasell and wife, Chelsea; granddaughter, Braley Brasell; parents, Lyle and Gwen Curley, and brother, Randy Curley. Pallbearers will be Drew Brasell, Lance Brasell, Stephen Newman, Tyler Ford, Todd Alexander, and Logan Lee. Honorary Pallbearers will be Cameron Curley and Alex Curley. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Monday, September 9, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 8, 2013

Doris Wactor Elkins Funeral services for Mrs. Doris Elkins, 79, of Spearsville will be held at 10:00am Monday, September 9, 2013 at Camp Creek Baptist Church with Bro. Marty Black & Bro. Buddy Boatwright officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Union Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mrs. Elkins, a retired Educator, died Friday, September 6, 2013. She was a member Camp Creek Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and was active in the WMU. She enjoyed teaching and loved the Lord. She is preceded in death by her husband Dale Elkins and parents Hollis & Effie Wactor. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Kathy McAdams (James Riley) of Spearsville; son, Kent Elkins (Valerie) of Spearsville, LA; 2 grandchildren: Clint McAdams (Stacey) of Ruston and Rachel McAdams of Plain Dealing, LA; 1 brother: Hollis Guy Wactor, Jr (Jane) of Kilbourne, LA; 2 sisters: Joyce Chop (Louis) of Terry, LA and Melba Hammock (Sherrell) of Claremore, OK. Survivors also include numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Visitation will be 3:00-8:00pm Sunday at Camp Creek Baptist Church. Pallbearers are David Chop, Jeff Chop, Todd Chop, Alex Hammock, Marc Hammock, Scott Hammock, Guy Wactor and Dustin Ates. Online messages for the family may be left at farrarfuneralhomeonline.com. Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on September 8, 2013

Ernestine Loveday Funeral services for Mrs. Ernestine "Dumpy" Loveday, age 80 and resident of Bastrop, LA, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 9, 2013 at the chapel of Golden Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Golden Funeral Home. She is survived by daughter, Sandy Shrode and husband Joe of Toccoa, GA; son, Rev. Mike Loveday and wife Virginia of Bastrop, LA; five grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren. Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Published in The News Star on September 8, 2013

Shirley Dawson Moses "Scity" Funeral services for Mrs. Shirley Dawson Moses "Scity" 91 of Monroe, Louisiana will be held Monday, September 9, 2013 at 11:00 AM in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with David Burkett officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, Louisiana. Mrs. Moses was born September 17, 1921 in Cooper Texas and passed away September 4, 2013. She attended East Texas State in Commerce, Texas where she completed two years of education then moved to Dallas, Texas and attended a two year business school in downtown Dallas where she received her degree. She was employed by Haggar Slack Company and while employed there, met Fred Moses and later married in 1942. Mrs. Moses and her family moved to Monroe in 1946. She was a devoted member of the Forsythe Church of Christ which she dearly loved for 67 years. Mrs. Moses was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Moses; grandson, Jack Moses; parents, Lula and James T. Dawson; two brothers and four sisters. Survivors are son, Freddy Moses and wife Dale; grandchildren, David and wife Amy, and Tyler Moses; and great grandchildren, Chandler, Luke, Dawson, Peyton and Preston Moses. Her one and only hobby other than family and her dearest friend and travel companion Louise Hakim was playing bridge of which she was a Life Master. She was a member of Bayou DeSiard Bridge Club and The Bridge Center. Pallbearers will be Ab Elias, Eddie Hakim, Joseph Hakim, Ron Davies, John Hopper and Chandler Moses. The family would like to thank Mrs. Moses' special caregivers, Latonya Robinson, Phyllis Foreman, Sherita Brown, Amelia Jackson, nurse, Joyce Lowery and all who provided care over the past eight years. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 262 Danny Thomas Pl., Memphis, TN 38105. Online registry/condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 8, 2013

William C. Stockton Funeral services for William C. Stockton, 82, will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, September 9, 2013 at the Dunn Church of God, Dunn, LA with Bro. Jeremy Mew, and Bro. Richard Robinson officiating. Interment will follow in the Faith Memorial Cemetery, Delhi, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Mr. Stockton was born August 16, 1931 and passed September 7, 2013. He was a member of Dunn Church of God, member of the Pipe Fitters Union Local 211 in Houston, TX. He was a Army Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. W.C. is survived by his wife of 63 years, Helen Stockton of Holly Ridge; daughters, Jackie Stevens and husband, Gary of Longview, TX, Darlene Sistrunk of Holly Ridge; 9-grandchildren, Colby Stevens, Matthew Stevens and wife, Michele, Clint Sistrunk, Erin Stevens Royal, Lucas Stevens, Jesse Sistrunk and wife, Charissa, Joni Glass and husband, Chip, Bridgett Stevens, Mindy Sistrunk; 5-great grandchildren, Chloe Stevens, Alex Royal, Ethan Royal, Levi Stevens, Lilly Sistrunk, Melton Glass; brother, Thomas Galen Stockton and wife, Carrie of Houston, TX; niece, Lisa Stockton; niece, Tracy Huff, along with a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Matthew Stevens, Clint Sistrunk, Lucas Stevens, Jesse Sistrunk, Jay Skeldon. Honorary pallbearers are Russell Antley, Thomas Galen Stockton, Chip Glass, Richard Robinson, Gene Shannon. Visitation is 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Sunday at Dunn Church of God, Dunn, LA. To leave condolences for the family go to brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on September 8, 2013

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

Geneva Lynn Tolbird Funeral services for Lynn Tolbird, 55, of Eros, LA will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Rev. Bob Holloway will officiate. Interment will follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery, West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Lynn was born on November 18, 1957 in Monroe, LA and entered her heavenly home on September 7, 2013 in West Monroe, LA. She is survived by her soul mate of 39 years, Mike Tolbird; their children, Derek Tolbird and Carrie Tolbird Moncrief and her husband, Heath; her grandsons, Dawson, Rylan, and Jude. She is also survived by her Mother, Beatrice Adams; three sisters, Shirley Young (Jimmy Dale), Jo Nita Kinman (Jimmy), and Patricia Morgan; mother and father-in-law, Julius and Ina Tolbird; sister-in-law, Lorice Simon (Glen); along with many other nieces, nephews and extended family. Lynn is preceded in death by her Father, W.B. "Noots" Adams; sister, Patsy Charrier, and niece, Kim Mathus. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Dale Young, Jimmy Kinman, Stoney Young, Jeremy Young, Jimmy Joe Kinman, and BJ Clampit. Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Boles, Heath Moncrief, and Glen Simon. Visitation will be held Monday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at StoneyBrook and Louisiana Hospice Care. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe Published in The News Star on September 9, 2013

Mamye Louise Wilkes Funeral services for Mamye Louise Wilkes will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at the Grayson Baptist Church in Grayson, Louisiana. Rev. Oda "Tuck" Roberts will be the officiating minister, assisted by Rev. Jay Morgan and Rev. Rick Crandall. A special friend, Rev. Rose Sheridan, will say the closing prayer. Services are under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. Mamye Louise was born September 2, 1924, to the union of B.M. Wilkes and Nell Volentine Wilkes in Columbia, Louisiana. Mamye graduated from Grayson High School in 1941 and Louisiana College in 1944. Miss Wilkes was very active in all the programs of Grayson Baptist Church. She was a church pianist for over thirty years. Mamye taught school at Grayson High School and Grayson Elementary School for more than thirty years. She taught the first class for handicapped children in Caldwell Parish. She taught in many other areas for many years before retiring again in 2008. Miss Wilkes received the Caldwell Parish Older Worker Legacy Achievement Award in 2005. She was a charter member of the Gamma Delta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International. She was also a member of the Caldwell Parish Retired Teachers Association. Miss Wilkes traveled extensively abroad the United States. She will long be remembered by her students and friends. Pallbearers will be Gil Broussard, Don Burns, Terry Johnston, Ken Lane, John McKeithen, Tommy Parker, Tony Walters, and Gary Watts. Honorary Pallbearers will be Robin Causey, Daryl Delcore, Vella Gene Grant, Lewis Hodges and Godfrey Whitten. Visitation will be held from 8:00 AM until service time Tuesday morning at Grayson Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, it was Miss Wilke's wish that donations be made to Grayson Baptist Church, P.O. Box 359, Grayson, LA 71435. Online condolences may be sent to www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on September 9, 2013

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

Frances Cicero Conti Services for Frances Cicero Conti of Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, September 11, 2013, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Monroe, with Father Job Edathinatt officiating. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Conti passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 9, 2013, at The Oaks Nursing Home surrounded by family. Frances Marie was born in Monroe, LA on October 10, 1922 the eighth of nine children born to Samuel and Josephine Cicero. Frances grew up helping out in her family's store, Cicero's Grocery. She graduated from St. Matthew High School and began working at Selman Field during World War II. She met her future husband, Joseph Conti, Sr. through her sister, Nellie and future brother-in-law, Pat Conti. The Contis were Charter Members of both St. Joseph Catholic Church and St. Lawrence Catholic Church. She was a member of the Altar Society and St. Vincent de Paul. Frances prepared amazing Italian food and loved feeding her family Sunday lunches. She baked Italian cookies for the family and friends every Christmas. Frances was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Joseph Conti, Sr.; her parents, two sisters, and four brothers. She is survived by her children, Joseph Conti, Jr. of Denham Springs, LA, Gerald S. Conti and wife Michelle, and Cathy Pohl and husband Ronnie, all of Monroe; grandchildren, Robert Pohl, Derick Pohl and wife Misti, Samuel Conti, all of Monroe, Christi Holloway and husband Brent of Gainsville, GA, and Melissa Conti of Baton Rouge and their mother, Tywana Conti of Gainsville, GA; great-grandchildren, Grace Pohl of Monroe and Harper Holloway of Gainesville, GA. She is also survived by her sister, Mrs. Sarah Colca of Alhambra, CA; her brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Nellie Cicero, of Monroe; and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Anne Cazaubon of New Orleans, LA. Pallbearers will be Joseph Conti, Jr., Gerald Conti, Robert Pohl, Derick Pohl, Ronnie Pohl, and Jimmy Dickerson. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM on Wednesday, September 11, 2013, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family would like to sincerely thank the nurses and staff at The Oaks; Karol Handy with Louisiana Hospice, and Dr. Thomas Williams for the loving care they provided to Mrs. Conti and her family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the building fund at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 10, 2013

George James Crary, Sr. George James Crary, Sr., 74, was born November 3, 1938 in Canton, New York and passed away on September 6, 2013 after a long illness. He was the son of the late Maurice and Gaynell Crary of Crary Mills, New York, and he retired as a construction supervisor from Houston's Brown and Root, now KBR, in 1983. He is preceded in death by his sons, Glenn Jay and Gary-John Crary; three brothers, Lyle, Lawrence, and Lloyd Crary, and three sisters, Mildred Barkley, Veleta Cuthburt, and Leona Capalario. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Janet Crary; son, George J. "Jim" Crary, Jr. of Houston, TX; daughter, Marianne Crary Towne of West Monroe, LA; two granddaughters, Krystle Mahoney and Samantha Messina of West Monroe, LA; great-grandson, Braxton Mahoney of Monroe, LA; sister, Mrs. Daniel (Gaynell) Rawley of St. Augustine, FL; sister-in-law, Mrs. Lyle (Barbara) Crary of Fulton, NY, as well as many loved nieces and nephews. A private interment of his cremated ashes will take place at a later date. Online Registry / Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 10, 2013

Travis Ray Duffey Travis Ray Duffey passed away peacefully at home in West Monroe on September 4,2013. The Memorial Service will be held on September 21, 2013 at 11:00am at the Paron Baptist Church in Sterlington LA. The Rev Jarrod Hawthorne and Rev Milton Pray officiating. Travis is survived by his wife of 14 years Carlene and stepson Johnathan Pressey, two sisters Barbara (John) Sharp of Sterlington and Kathy (David) Smith of Spearsville, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his very close friends Cliff and Lynn Howe of Citrus Heights, CA. Travis faithfully served his country for twenty years in the Air Force and Federal Civil Service. He was a life member of Amvets Post 66. He loved his country and his motorcycles. He was a welding inspector and traveled the country working on the pipelines. The family wishes to thank the staff of La Hospice especially Karol and Gayle and all the others who came to assist with his care we could not have managed without them. Published in The News Star on September 10, 2013

Wanda Gail Freeman Funeral services for Wanda Gail Freeman, 58 of West Monroe, will be held at 11 AM, Wednesday, September 11, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Bro. Norman Bryant will officiate. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Wanda was born October 12, 1955 in Kentwood, LA and passed away September 8, 2013 in West Monroe. She was a retired healthcare worker. Wanda is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Shows, a son, Michael Shows, grandson, Austin Shows, father, C.E. Bendily and a sister-in-law, Diane Bendily. She is survived by her mother, Dolly Bendily; daughter, Tanya Hay and husband Jeremy; daughter-in-law, Rhonda Shows, brother, Don Bendily and wife Jennifer; brother, Glenn Bendily and wife Jenny, grandchildren; Tyler Hay, Jordan Hay, Madelyn Hay, Alexis Shows, Chelsey Hay and Courtney Hay; great-grandson, Devin Oliveaux; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Chris Shows, Jason Shows, Brian Bendily, Bill Rodgers, Terry Sturdivant and Gerald Massey. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 10:00 am until service time 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 September 10, 2013

Mattie Mae Grayson Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie Mae Grayson, 83, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, September 11, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Bill Foster and Rev. Robert Hill officiating. Interment will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens Cemetery in West Monroe. Mrs. Grayson was born on March 28, 1930 and died on September 8, 2013 in Shreveport, LA. She was a member of the Claiborne United Methodist Church in West Monroe and a charter member of the Ouachita Squares and Square Shooters. Survivors include her husband, Leo Grayson; son, Tommy Smith and wife Charlene; daughter, Cheryl Lynn Gardner and husband Eddie; grandchildren, Misti Cordell and Troy Gardner, and great grandchildren, Hank and John Cordell, Grayson, Sley and Celeste Gardner. Pallbearers will be Mike Oaks, Larry Oaks, Fred Oaks, Tom Oaks, George Risdale, and Jerry Miller. Honorary pallbearers will be Gerald Brown and Elmo Clay Owens. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or Claiborne United Methodist Church in West Monroe, LA. Online Registry / Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 10, 2013

Opal M. Gregory Funeral services for Mrs. Opal M. Gregory, age 83, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at the chapel of Golden Funeral Home with David Burkett and Daniel Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home. Mrs. Gregory, a resident of Bastrop, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2013. She was co-owner of Gregory Oil Company and a member of Central Church of Christ. Mrs. Gregory loved to spend time with her great granddaughter, reading, and shopping with her friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roy Gregory, and her daughter, Sheila Gregory. Mrs. Gregory is survived by her sister, Merry Lynn Jones; two brothers, Norman McDowell and Gorman McDowell; grandson, Will Eubanks; and great granddaughter, Sheila Eubanks. Serving as pallbearers will be Mel Malone, George Malone, Charles Malone, Jake Malone, Jonathan Malone, and Shane McDowell. Lunch will follow for the family at Central Church of Christ in the fellowship hall following the graveside service. Memorial contributions may be made to Childrens Cancer Research. Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Published in The News Star on September 10, 2013

Mildred B. Irvin Graveside services for Mildred B. Irvin, 94, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mrs. Irvin was born on May 2, 1919 in Springhill, LA and passed away on September 9, 2013 in Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband, William L. Irvin (Bill) and a daughter, Sheila Simonton. She is survived by her son, Mike Irvin and wife, Marlene; brother, John Robert Braley and wife, Nellie; grandsons, Martin, Justin, and Mikey Irvin and Robert, Taylor and Braley Simonton; and numerous great grandchildren. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 10, 2013

SANDRA KAY JOHNSON Visitation for Sandra Johnson will be held on Wednesday September 11, 2013 from 2:00 until 5:00 p.m. at Griffin Funeral Home in West Monroe Louisiana. Sandra was born on November 15, 1947 as the only child to Troy (T-Bo) and Katherine (Kat) Brockner and left this earth on September 9, 2013 following an extensive battle with cancer. Having been born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and spending several childhood years in Texas, her family finally settled down and resided in West Monroe, Louisiana where she remained until she passed away in her home surrounded by family and friends. Survival began at an early age for her starting with being caught in a tornado as a child and thrown from her home. Shorty, her little dashound puppy, came to her rescue by dragging a quilt and covering her protecting her from what could have been more damaging to her. Shorty became a local hero, even made the newspaper. Eventually Shorty passed away but Sandra never forgot about him. Survival didnt just start and stop there though. Sandra could model the best dress and frilly socks and still shoot straight from her hip, all at the same time. Sandra is preceded in death by her parents: Troy and Katherine Brockner, her children: Tracy and Shelly Johnson. She is survived by her remaining children: Troy Anna Pratt (Art Pratt) of Lexington, South Carolina and Christina Johnson of West Monroe, Louisiana, her grandchildren: Alysia Withers and Aaron McCarty both of West Monroe, Louisiana and her great grandchildren: Dominic and Christopher Withers. Sandra's girls would like to extend a special thank you to those who took time from their daily lives to come and help care for her. As you join them today to not only help their mother finally be at rest, join them in celebrating her life. Special deliverance from her daughters: My mom, my best friend, my heart, my soul... You have always been the best part of me and loved me uncondionally. While we may be apart in the worldly sence, I know you will forever be close by looking over me with the assistance of thousands of our ancestors. I'll love you forever my sweet mommy without end! ~Christina~ MY GRANDFATHER IS THE FIRE, MY GRANDMOTHER IS THE WIND THE EARTH IS MY MOTHER AND THE GREAT SPIRIT IS MY FATHER Enjoy that sweet paradise mother, you deserve it. ~Troy Anna~ On line guestbook at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 10, 2013

Patrick Edward Kelley Patrick (Pat) Edward Kelley of New Iberia, LA went to his new home on September 7, 2013. He was born to Haden Vernon and Dorothy May Kelley, Feb. 5, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was married and survived by his wife of 14 ½ years, Belinda Gomez Kelley. Pat worked over 45 years and was a retired Company Man in the Oil & Gas industry. Pat enjoyed attending Church, hunting and fishing with his wife. He loved to spend time with his family and he especially loved to joke with his nieces and nephews. His sense of humor will surely be missed. Pat is survived by his mother, Dorothy Kelley of Kansas City, Missouri, one sister, Margo DeWayne Alyea and husband Donald of Kansas City, Missouri; one child, Kristyn Ainsworth and husband Mike; 2 grandchildren, Ethan and Zoey Ainsworth of Olla, LA; a special niece, Michelle Gomez of Lafayette, LA; a host of nieces and nephews and a very special close friend, Brian and Sharon Mitchell of New Iberia, LA. Pat left this world with a host of family members and friends singing and playing music by his bedside. Services are at 10:00 am, Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at Apostolic Truth Tabernacle in Grayson, LA. Burial will be at Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson, LA. Rev. Sherman Jones and Rev. David Gomez will be officiating. Pallbearers will be Rev. Jacob Phillips, Keenan Mitchell, Brian Mitchell, Matthew Gomez, Jason Longhorn and Eddie Gilmore. Honorary pallbearers will be David Rose, Rocky Gomez, Donald Alyea, Gary Worley and Joe Gomez. To extend online condolences, please visit www.magnoliafuneralhome.com Magnolia Funeral Home Alexandria, LA Published in The News Star on September 10, 2013

DOROTHY ELAINE CALHOUN MCREE Our mother, Dorothy "Dot" Elaine (Calhoun) McRee passed away on September 7, 2013. Dorothy was born in Monroe on February 15, 1928 to Ida Eugenia Calhoun and James Daniel Calhoun. Mom grew up all over Louisiana, as her family followed her father in his work in sawmills. She graduated from Louisiana Tech with a degree in Biology, going on to work for the Bendel-Wright Clinic in Monroe. She spoke fondly of her time at the Clinic and of Drs. George Wright and William Bendel. It was Dr. Wright who would deliver Dorothy's first child, Briana. She retired from the State of Texas and spent her time traveling to local Texas towns with friends and enjoying theatre productions in Victoria, Texas. Though she spent much of her adult life in Texas, she was a tireless unofficial ambassador of the State of Louisiana. Nothing made her happier than sharing stories of her childhood, growing up in her beloved home State. Mom loved art, music, history, reading, growing African violets, dogs and watching football. She had a great sense of humor and was so full of what she described as "useless information" that she had to be handicapped when playing Trivial Pursuit, being required to answer ALL of the questions on the draw card. She still won. As her children, she encouraged us to play outside and to create without the distractions of television or video games, to rise above peer pressure and to be independent. She could be fiery strict and stubborn but could laugh and make up silly songs and poems on a whim. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Marjorie Calhoun Voyles, Maxine Calhoun Wilson and infant brother, J.D. Calhoun. She is survived by her two daughters, Briana Blanchard (Michael) of Massachusetts and Maureen Head (Butch) of Texas, grandchildren, Garrett Blanchard and Emily Head, and many extended family and friends. A brief visitation was held at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston on Monday September 9, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. and followed by a graveside service at 3:00 p.m. at the Sibley Cemetery, Sibley, Louisiana. In lieu of flowers, please honor Mom's memory with a donation to Louisiana Tech University, the Alzheimer's research or support organization of your choice, or your local Humane Society or SPCA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on September 10, 2013

Bobby S. Moore On September 8, 2013, Heaven rejoiced as they received one of God's greatest angels. Bobby S. "Bob Bob" Moore 53 of Epps, LA ended his life here on Earth at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, LA. He was greeted at the gates of Heaven by his daughter, Keely Moore; mother Ora Bell Moore; father Shelton Moore; brother George Moore; father-in-law C. E. Corley; niece Raven Hale and nephew Hunter Kirkland. Those he left behind to carry his spirit include his wife and true love of 35 years, Cindy Moore; daughter and son-in-law Misty and Stacey Kirkland; grandson and best friend Nathan Kirkland; granddaughter and stinkerpoo Cheyenne Kirkland all of Epps, LA; four sisters Ann Brock and husband David, Brenda Robinson and husband Johnny and Martha Simms and husband Alan all of Epps, LA and Debra Jo Hale and husband Alton of Delhi, LA along with numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. He also left behind a huge community of friends that he considered his family Services to celebrate Bobby's life will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at the Epps Baptist Church with Rev.'s Johnny Smith, Todd Perry and Fred Hale officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00-9:00 PM Tuesday at Epps Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Epps Community Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Pallbearers will be Jeff Guice, Adam Plunkett, Barry Sullivan, Billy Sims, Timmy Hale, Buddy Ashley and Spencer Johnson. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe McHand, Slugger Plauche, Turk Moore, Chuck Hebert, Tommy Kirkland, Bubba Jackson and Donnie Blaylock. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our website at www.coxfuneral.com. Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA Published in The News Star on September 10, 2013

Kelly Duane Otts Funeral services for Kelly Duane Otts 45, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at Community Baptist Church West Monroe. Bro. Danny McIlveene will officiate. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Kelly was born September 5, 1968 in Arkansas and went to be with the Lord on September 8, 2013 in West Monroe. He was preceded in death by his mother, June Hallaway. Kelly's hobbies were cooking and fishing he also loved spending time with his family. Kelly is survived by his wife Jennifer Davis Otts; his children, Daniel and Devin; sister, Dewana Flowers and husband Ray; nephew, Chad Gaston and other numerous family members. Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 10, 2013 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on September 10, 2013

Freda Parker Funeral services for Freda Parker, 76, of Rayville, LA will be held 10:00 AM, Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel, Rayville, LA with Bro. Eddie Fuller officiating. Burial will follow in the Start Cemetery, Start, LA. Freda was born March 18, 1937 and passed away Monday, September 9, 2013 in Rayville. Freda was a member of the Pioneer Assembly of God Church. She worked many years at Catfish Cabin in Monroe and she enjoyed spending time with her family. She is preceded in death her by parents, Charles and Ruby Caudle; husband, Jessie Parker; sisters, Daisy Nash and Effie Dobson; and brother, Charles Dennis Caudle. Survivors include her children, John Thomas Parker of Start, Deborah Lawrence and husband, David of West Monroe, Ronald Parker and wife, Debbie of Swartz, Rhonda Conley and husband, Eddy of Rayville, and Jessie Parker and wife, Kristy of West Monroe; 10-grandchildren and 11-great grandchildren; siblings, Albert Caudle and wife, Peggy of Pioneer, Alma Patrick of Delhi, Jesse Caudle and wife, Alice of Shreveport, Roger Caudle and wife, Phyllis of Modesto, CA, Ruben Caudle and wife, Marilyn of Sherwood, AR, and Archie Caudle and wife, Nancy of Baskin; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Eddy Conley, Jr., Dustin Parker, Jason Lawrence, Christian Lawrence, Dhillon Poblete, and William Whetstone. Visitation is 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Tuesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Condolences may be left at brownholleyfuneralhomes.com. Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on September 10, 2013

John F. Roberts Funeral services for John F. "Mutt" Roberts, age 89 of Urania formerly of Delhi, will be held at 1 PM Wednesday, September 11, 2013 from the sanctuary of Urania First Baptist Church in Urania, LA with Bro. Bo Prather and Ron Skinner officiating. Interment will follow at Urania Cemetery in Urania. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at Urania First Baptist Church from 5 PM to 8 PM then again Wednesday morning from 10 AM until time of services. Mr. Roberts was born on December 27, 1923, but due to being snowed in on the mountainside it was not registered until January 27, 1924 in Mount Gilead, NC. He went to his Heavenly home on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at Hardtner Medical Center in Urania. During WWII he served with the US Army as a communications chief. John, affectionately known as "Mutt" to all his family and friends was an avid white perch fisherman and gardener. He was an original member of the "Urania Knotheads" men's group. He served as Deacon at his church, Urania First Baptist Church and was a member of the Senior Men's Sunday school class. John was raised in Alto, LA and graduated in 1943 from Mangham High School. He lived and worked for many years in Delhi where he was employed with United Gas Pipeline as a crew foreman. His company moved him and family to Urania in 1973 where he later retired. J. F. "Mutt" was a man who loved truly and deeply and was loved by all who knew him. He was a pillar in his community was passionate about his church and town. He was preceded in death by his father, Gene Roberts; mother, Lola Maynor Roberts Spells; step-father, Robert Spells; brother, Carson Eugene Roberts; and four sisters: Mattie Lee Hines, Agatha Smiddy, Elvie McIntyre and Julia Ann Adcock. Those left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife of 62 years, Dorothy Trippe Roberts; two daughters: Catherine Denise Cross and husband, Douglas Wayne and Donna Jean Eubanks and husband, Johnny Keith both of Pineville; four grandchildren: Amanda Nicole Cross, John Douglas Cross, Justin Kyle Eubanks and fiance', Jessica Parker and Hunter Cole Eubanks; three great-grandchildren: Braden Anthony Orgeron, Madelyn Grace Orgeron and Kinsley Rae Eubanks; special friends: Terri Corley, Pam Banes Sullivan, Janet Edwards, Dr. K.P. Mauterer and lifelong friend and fishing buddy, W.B. "Dub" Sumner and numerous other friends, nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Justin Eubanks, John Cross, David Bryant and Wayne Corley, Kevin Daughtery, and Ben Wilson. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Corley, Danny Maynor, Kenny Maynor, W.B. "Dub" Sumner, Urania Baptist Church Men's Sunday School Class and the Urania "Knotheads." Any planned memorials may be made in his honor to:"Urania Knotheads Fund,"Southern Heritage Bank, Box 368, Olla, La. 71465. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on September 10, 2013

Patricia Lanell Evans Shaffer Funeral services for Patricia Lanell Evans Shaffer, 50, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, September 12, 2013, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. William Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Ms. Shaffer was born July 31, 1963 in Greenville, MS and died Saturday, September 7, 2103, at her residence. She was a member of Lakeshore Baptist Church and had the sweetest spirit of anyone you could ever meet. Survivors include her mother, Agnes Evans of Monroe; two children, Alan Michael Shaffer and wife Christina of Ruston, LA, and Joy Lynn Shaffer of West Monroe, LA; granddaughter, Kaitlyn Diana Caldwell; four sisters, Lynn Telano and husband John of Lewisville, MS, Carlon Fowler and husband Karl of Rogers, AR, Lisa Howington of Rogers, AR, and Teresa Cullum of Rogers, AR; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Marvin Howington, Karl Fowler, John McGraw, Roger Flannigan, Lamar Evans, and Clarence Collins. Visitation will be Wednesday from 1:00 PM until service time at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Lakeshore Baptist Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 10, 2013

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

Roberta Lynn Chambers Graveside services for Roberta Lynn Chambers, 53, of Farmerville LA, will be held on Friday, September 13, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at Mt. Nebo Cemetery in Downsville, LA with Bro. Larry White officiating under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville. Roberta was born on December 28, 1959 in Ft. Benning, GA and passed away on September 10, 2013 in Ruston, LA. She was preceded in death by her father, William Linnes Chambers. She is survived by her brother, Thomas Lee Chambers, Sr. and wife Liz of Quinlan, TX; niece, Julia House of Katy, TX; Carrie McMahon of Katy, TX; nephews, Thomas Lee Chambers, Jr., of California; Zachery Chambers of Dallas, TX; brother, Brian Keith Chambers and wife Teresa of Flintstone, GA; niece, Brandi Chambers of Flintstone, GA; and mother, Peggy Crawford Chambers of Monroe, LA. Visitation will be held Friday, September 13, 2013 from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Published in The News Star on September 11, 2013

R. W. Gregory, Jr. Visitation for R. W. Gregory, Jr. will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2013, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. A family graveside service will be held the next morning at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery with Dr. Tim Neustifter officiating. R. W. was born February 5, 1926 and passed away September 9, 2013. Mr. Gregory was a lifelong resident of Ouachita and Union Parish. He was born in Monroe and spent most of his life in the Monroe area. Mr. Gregory served two and one-half years in the U. S. Navy during World War II in the Pacific aboard the U. S. S. Enterprise. He was a graduate of Ouachita Parish High School and Louisiana Tech University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was active in the U. S. S. Enterprise CV-6 Association being a lifetime member of the Board of Directors; Past Reunion Chairman; Vice-President; President, and Chairman of the Board of Directors, as Chairman of Museum Projects. He was instrumental in creating Museum Exhibits at the Pensacola Naval Air Station Museum; aboard the U. S. S. Yorktown CV-10 at Charleston, South Carolina; Bremerton Naval Museum; and Smithsonian Institute, Washington, D. C. He was a member of the Farmerville United Methodist Church and Charter Member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church. Other associations include The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Monroe Jaycees, Monroe Chamber of Commerce; West Monroe Moose Lodge; Northeast Dance Club; United States Naval Institute; Louisiana High School Athletic Association; Association General Contractors. Mr. Gregory was owner and president of Gregg's Inc. for thirty four years doing business as a Mechanical Contractor. While semi-retired he built the KOA Campground, began doing real estate development & management and was Owner and Operator of R. W. Gregory Water Company. Mr. Gregory was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years Jean Bickham Gregory and his parents Ollie Jeter Gregory and R. W. Gregory, Sr. Survivors include son Rice Gregory III and wife Terri; daughters Beverly Gregory, Mary Sue Smelly and husband Charles; Charlotte Milonski and husband Jeff; grandsons Rice Gregory IV and wife Lexi, Wayne Shaw, James Gregory Shaw, Dusty Dugdale, Hunter Dugdale, granddaughters Anna Gregory Hayes and husband Wade, Jill Grisby James and husband Matt; Molly Dugdale and Holly Milonski; great grandchildren Jordon Shaw, Henry James, Annie James, Amelia Hayes, Luke Hayes, and Emma Gregory. Memorials may be made to The Chennault Aviation & Military Museum, 701 Kansas Lane, Monroe, LA 71203. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 11, 2011

Elizabeth Hays Hazlip Services for Elizabeth Hays "Betty" Hazlip, 84 of Waterproof will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, September 12 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Ferriday, Louisiana with Father Louis Sklar officiating. She died peacefully at her home Sunday, September 8, 2013. Arrangements are under the direction of Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until service time at the church. Mrs. Hazlip was born September 22, 1928, the middle child of Peter and Mary Hays. Named for her paternal Great-Grandmother Bettie Scott Goldman, she lived her entire life in Tensas Parish. Attending Northwestern State University in the 1940s, she was selected as a freshman beauty. As a founding member and former regent of Bruin-Vidal Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, she was proud to be a descendent of Peter Bryan Bruin who settled in the Delta shortly after his military service in the Revolutionary War. She also served as the Senior President of Tonti of the Iron Hand Society Children of the American Revolution and was a member of The First Families of Mississippi. On the maternal side of her family she descends from Pierre Simeon and Appoline Patout, French immigrants who founded Enterprise Plantation in 1832, the oldest continually run complete sugar plantation still owned and operated by its original family in the United States. Betty and Joe Hazlip were founding members of Tensas Academy in St. Joseph where she served many years on the Board of Directors. A former member of the Waterproof High School cheerleading squad, she never lost her enthusiasm rooting for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren in their various sporting activities. She bragged on her fine children, her beautiful ferns, delicious pralines, and winning many hands of Bridge. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Martha Frances Hays Smith, and her high school sweetheart and husband of 65 years Joseph Kirkland "Joe" Hazlip. Survivors include her brothers Magruder Goldman Hays and his wife, Madeline, Peter Bruin Hays, Jr. and his wife, Jerry and sister Corinne Hays Talbot; five children, Peter Kirkland Hazlip and wife, Marian, Joseph Magruder Hazlip and his wife, Meg, Mary Rebecca Hazlip Rabb and husband, Mike, Emile Patout Hazlip and wife, Adele, Betty Jo Hazlip Harris and husband, Todd; 13 grandchildren, Paige Sears and husband Calvin, Stacey Staten and husband, Lucas, Bennett Hazlip and wife, Liz, Magruder Hazlip and wife, Liz, Corinne Hegwood and husband, Les, Rebecca Harrison and husband, Stan, Michael Rabb, Jr. and wife, Lauren, Emily Hazlip, Stan Hazlip, Ned Wright and wife, Holly, Peter Wright, Davis Harris, and Joseph Harris; 14 great-grandchildren, Benjamin Rice, Hannah Rice, Jackson Staten, Alexis Staten, Joe Hazlip, Ilona Hazlip, Mac Hazlip, Mae Hazlip, John Hazlip, Hays Hegwood, Gus Hegwood, Hunter Harrison, Bruin Harrison and Kenner Harrison. Pallbearers will be Bennett Hazlip, Magruder Hazlip, Michael Rabb, Jr., Stan Hazlip, Ned Wright, Peter Wright, Davis Harris, and Joseph Harris. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tensas Academy. Young's Funeral Home Ferriday, LA Published in The News Star on September 11, 2013

Carl Earl Lindeman Funeral services for Carl Earl Lindeman, 89, of Bastrop will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at Cox Funeral Home in Bastrop with the Rev. Andy Myrick officiating. Burial, with full military honors, will follow at Carter Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Mr. Lindeman was born to the late John Will and Maudie Little Lindeman near Alto, LA on December 10, 1923. He passed away on Monday, September 9, 2013 at Cherry Ridge Guest Care Center in Bastrop. Mr. Lindeman was preceded in death by: His parents; his wife Rena Loraine Odom Lindeman; his daughter, Karlynn Lindeman Sanders; and his brother, Avole Lindeman. He is survived by: His son in law, Paul Sanders; grandsons Jason Paul Sanders and Justin Carl Sanders; his great granddaughter, Jacelyn Sanders; nieces Pam Jones Lee and husband Van, Kay Carter Hopkins, Sue DeLaune and husband Jay, and Donna Motoshi and husband Glenn; nephews Jerry Jones and wife Shelley, Bobby Jones and wife Carol and Kenneth Earl Lindeman and wife Sue; and special friend L.M. McIntyre. Mr. Lindeman retired after 43 years with International Paper in Bastrop. He was a veteran of World War II, the recipient of three Bronze Stars during service with the 91st Division 316th Combat Engineers in both the African and European theaters. Serving as pallbearers will be Duncan M. Jones, Shawn Ouellette, Derek Ouellette, Jerry Rhodes, Neal Johnson and Mike Ruddick. Visitation will be held from 12:00 noon until time of the service Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home. Cox Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Published in The News Star on September 11, 2013

James F. Newsom, Sr. Funeral services for James F. Newsom, Sr. will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, September 12, 2013 at First Baptist Church of Swartz with Rev. Jeff Smart officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mr. Newsom was born on October 1, 1925 in Spencer, LA and passed away on September 8, 2013 in Monroe, LA. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Swartz, LA, a former member of the Lion's Club, a retired Principal of Swartz Junior High School and former Director of Federal Programs for the Ouachita Parish School System. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served in World War II. He is survived by his wife, Viola J. Newsom; a son, Jimmy Newsom and wife, Teresa; grandchildren, Amanda Bonsall and husband, Craig, Jay Newsom; 8 great-grandchildren; and "Adopted" Son, Paul Hough. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on September 11, 2013

Helen Owen Funeral Services for Mrs. Helen Owen, 96, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, September 12, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Jon Tellifero officiating. Interment will follow in the Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Owen was born on February 1, 1917 in Eros, LA and passed away on September 9, 2013. Helen worked for Dr. A.B. Gregory of West Monroe, LA for 24 years before starting her career at Glenwood Regional Medical Center, where she worked as a Unit Secretary on the Pediatric Floor for 17 years. She was loved by all from the doctors, fellow employees, to the patients. Mrs. Owen received the honor of being named Employee of the Year. She is a lifetime member of the Glenwood Auxiliary and received the award for Volunteer of the month. As a member of First United Methodist Church of West Monroe, LA, she taught Sunday School, sang in the Choir and was active in the United Methodist Women and a member of the Fellowship Sunday School Class. "Doing for Others" was her motto, especially cooking which she loved doing not only for family but for friends and patients also. She was named cook of the week in the News Star. Later in life (93), she published her own cookbook entitled, "Helen's Favorites." Mrs. Owen is preceded in death by her parents, Hodge and Ann Zeigler; husband, Leon H. Owen; brothers, Don Zeigler and Jack Zeigler; grandson, Jeffrey Michael Moreau and great grandson, Patrick Malone. Survivors include her daughter, Wanda Owen Bennett of West Monroe, LA; granddaughters, Kim Malone and husband, Pat and Mitzi Stodghill and husband, Brad; great grandsons, Dillon Malone, Zane Stodghill and Tucker Stodghill and sister, Janet Burnett. Always active, she was sometimes called the "Energizer Bunny," because she kept going and going. She was a blessing to all who knew her and will be missed by all, but she'll be smiling down on us. Pallbearers will be Donny Zeigler, Tim Zeigler, Kenny Albritton, Kevin Albritton, Trevor Meador and Dillon Malone. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church. The family would like to give a special thanks to all the staff at Ridgecrest Nursing Home for their care and concern for Mrs. Owen. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 11, 2013

Todd Lowery Memorial services for Todd Lowery, 50, of Bernice, LA., will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville. Officiating will be Dale Oden under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mr. Lowery was born on March 2, 1963 in Ruston, LA and passed away on September 11, 2013 in Bernice, LA. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church. Survivors include his children, Jennifer Lowery Littleton and husband Randy of Arcadia, LA; Christoper Lowery and wife Dawn of Summerfield, LA; Melinda Lowery Dean and husband Dewayne of Minden, LA; Gage Lowery of Farmerville, LA; Jeanine Lowery Brazzel of Homer, LA; mother, Glenda Kay Lowery of Ruston, LA; sister, Donna Wilson and husband Bill Wilson Jr. of Morgantown, KY; nephew, Billy Wilson III of Morgantown, KY; brother, Glen Lowery of Ruston, LA; and three grandchildren, Brody Dean, Alanah Lowery, and Kayden Littleton. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2013 from 1:00 P.M. till time of service at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Published in The News Star on September 14, 2013

MSGT S.M. Foster Jr., USMC, Ret. Funeral services for MSGT S.M. Foster Jr., USMC, Ret. will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, September 15, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. MSgt S.M. Foster Jr., USMC, Ret, age 90, passed away on Sep 10, 2013 in Austin, Tx. Sam or Junior, depending on where and when you met him, was born on Aug 13, 1923 to Love and Verda Foster in Point, La. After graduating from Downsville High School he joined the United States Marine Corp in 1943. He served his country through WWII, Korea and Vietnam. He said he was lucky, traveled to many places and had a good life during his time in the Marine Corp. Sam retired from the USMC in 1972 and moved back to West Monroe, La. He was then a deputy for the Ouachita Parish Sherriff's office till he retired in 1987. He finished out his career with the city of West Monroe as a deputy Marshall until he retired for the final time in 1990. He then spent his time volunteering for the VA, driving fellow veterans to area clinics and hospitals. Thru his life Sam enjoyed playing dominoes, bingo, bowling, playing baseball and watching Braves baseball, Saints football, John Wayne movies, reading Louis L'Amour novels and marriage. He was married four times. He nick named one of his grandsons after is favorite Louis L'Amour character. He would use his bingo winning to take trips to Las Vegas or Hawaii to visit friends and family. He also enjoyed a monthly lunch at Hooter's with a group of ladies from the credit union. If he wasn't doing one of these things he could probably be found with a smile on his face calling a guy "podnuh" or a lady "doll". He made friends everywhere he went. Sam was preceded in death by his brothers J.N. and Shelton "Tootsie"; his son Sam III; his longtime companion Grace; his wife Helen, mother of Sam III and Dan; and his wife Hiroko, mother of Mark. He is survived by brother Fred and his wife Lena; his sister Ann and her husband Wayne Harris; son Dan and his wife Nicole; son Mark; daughter in law Leah; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be held Saturday 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 September 14, 2013

Aubrey A. "Skip" Wolleson, Jr. Funeral services for Aubrey A. "Skip" Wolleson, Jr., 74, owner of SDT Industries of Winnsboro, LA will be held 10:00 am Thursday September 12, 2013, at Life Church with Rev. George Bates officiating. Interment will follow in Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 pm Wednesday September 11, 2013, at Life Church. Mr. Wolleson was born August 17, 1939 in Winnsboro, LA, and passed from this life on September 10, 2013 at his residence in Winnsboro, LA after a courageous battle with cancer for 24 years. He is preceded in death by his father Aubrey Alfred Wolleson, Sr.; mother Ethel Lee Sullivan Wolleson; brother-in-law Dean Doyle. Survivors include his wife of 49 years Pat Langley Wolleson of Winnsboro, LA; three sons: Patrick Scott Wolleson and wife Michelle of Monroe, LA; Robert Lane Wolleson and wife Kristy; and Reid Colby Wolleson all of Winnsboro, LA; grandchildren Joseph, Patrick, Chloe, Matthew, Nicholas and Luke; one brother Richard Wolleson and wife Beulah of Alexandria, LA; and one sister Betty Doyle of Jonesville, LA. Pallbearers include Anthony Bruscato, Michael Cooks, Lynn Stark, Steve Thompson, Marlin Valentine and Mitchell Valentine. Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com. Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on September 11, 2013

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

Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Cahill Cummings Born in Bronx, NY, on April 1, 1931, Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Cahill Cummings died on September 5 in an auto accident near West, MS, en route to a family wedding. Recognized by Pope John Paul II in 2003 with the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice, the highest award that a woman can achieve in the Roman Catholic Church, she devoted her life to serving those in need. Betty graduated with highest honors from Cathedral High School and from the College of Mount St. Vincent, New York City, and in 1953 married Jack Cummings (d. 1999). She went on to earn an MA in theology from Aquinas Institute of Theology, St. Louis University, in 1986 and completed MA coursework in pastoral studies with Loyola of New Orleans as an auditor. Betty and Jack raised their family in the Bronx, NJ, Chicago, and St. Louis before arriving in Monroe in 1986. She was mother of 10, grandmother of 18, and great-grandmother of 3. She was an early member of the first La Leche League group, formed in Franklin Park, IL. In Monroe, Betty was a longtime member of both Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church and Jesus the Good Shepherd, where she was involved in RCIA, choir, and altar society, and served as Eucharistic minister, lector and lector trainer, altar server, and vestment maker, among other roles. She served 35 years in the St. Vincent de Paul Society and was instrumental in setting up its community pharmacy in Monroe; as president of the society's Eastern Deanery for the Diocese of Shreveport, she received the diocesan Medal of Honor for service. She was active in numerous service societies including Church Women United, Angel Ministries hospice care, Louisiana Interchurch Conference, Communities Acting to Benefit Louisiana's Elderly (CABLE), Life Choices, Girl Scouts, Christian Community Ministries, and NARFE. Betty participated in ministry to migrant farmworkers in northeast Louisiana and service trips to rural Mexico. She donated over 42 gallons in blood and platelets to the LifeShare Blood Center. Betty is survived by her children and their spouses: John and Evelyn Cummings of Memphis TN, Mary Cummings of St. Louis MO, Joseph and Kay Cummings of Woodbridge VA, Cathy and Kevin Lanahan of Jefferson City MO, Margaret Cummings and Steven Kleitz of Roseville MN, Elizabeth and Dan Browning of Falcon Heights MN, Joanne Cummings of Monroe LA, Chris and Nelia Cummings of Ballwin MO, Irene Cummings of Paris TN, and Dorothy Cummings and Cormac Flynn of New York NY; by her 18 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; and by the children of her dear cousin Nancy Cahill Newton, Valerie (and David) Peet of Santa Cruz, CA, and John Newton of Aptos CA. She leaves many friends, among them Lionel Wolford and JoAnn Crone. Visitation will be Friday from 5 to 7 pm at Mulhearn Funeral Home, 2308 Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA 71203, with vigil service at 6 pm. Rev. Sebastian Kallarackal, CMI, will lead the funeral mass Saturday at 10 am at Our Lady of Fatima, 3205 Concordia, Monroe, LA 71201, with burial at St. Paschal's Cemetery in West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, or Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 12, 2013

Jimmy Lee Murray Funeral services for Jimmy Lee Murray, 62, of Vicksburg, MS will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 14, 2013 at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel, Rayville, LA with Rev. Donald Goodman officiating. Burial will follow in the Rayville Masonic Cemetery, Rayville, LA. Mr. Jimmy was born September 19, 1950 in Holly Ridge, LA and passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2013 in Vicksburg, MS. Jimmy is preceded in death by parents, Saul and Nettie Murray; sisters, Betty Murray and Rachel Harris; his brother, Jr. Murray. Survivors include his son, Michael Murray of Jackson, MS; brothers, Charles Murray and wife, Barbara of Pearl, MS, Earl Murray and wife, Kathy of West Monroe, LA, Jerry Murray of Monroe, LA, Bobby Murray and wife, Evelyn of Marengo, IL, and Shelby Murray and wife, Peggy of Vicksburg, MS; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be his nephews. Visitation will be 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Friday, September 13, 2013 at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Condolences may be left at brownholleyfuneralhomes.com. Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on September 12, 2013

Jim Simmons Funeral Services for Mr. Jim Simmons, 92, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, September 13, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Jon Tellifero officiating. Interment will follow in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Simmons was born in West Monroe, LA on August 10, 1921 and passed away on September 9, 2013. Jim was a member of the First United Methodist Church in West Monroe, where he was a member of the Choir and the Fellowship Sunday School Class. He was retired as Manager of Tom Hicks Contractors and West Monroe Trucking Company. Jim was a Veteran in the United States Army serving during World War II. He was a long time member of the Board of Directors of the Boys and Girls Club in West Monroe. Survivors: daughter, Janet Ann Johnston and husband, Dwain; son, James Thomas Simmons; grandchildren, Darlene Grace, Monica Arsenault and husband, Steven, Amanda Silverstein and husband, Will, and Michael Johnston; great-grandson, Jacob Johnston; sister, Tiny Kitchingham and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Michael Johnston, Stanley Burkett, Van Westbrook, Jerry Griggs, Jr., Benny Cassels and Chuck Adams. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bill Simmons, Don Tippen and Henry Camp. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Thursday, September 12, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 12, 2013

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

Lola Kathleen Edwards Bennett Funeral services for Lola Kathleen Edwards Bennett, age 91, of Choudrant, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday September 14, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Officiating the services will be Rev. Bill Sanderson Interment will follow at Sibley Cemetery near Choudrant under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Mrs. Bennett was born April 28, 1922 and passed away September 11, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband Earl Richard Bennett, Jr. and son, Ronnie Bennett. Mrs. Bennett was a member of the Alabama Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her sister: Cloy Virginia Stevenson; sons: Dickie Bennett, Jesse Bennett and Stan Bennett and wife Lisa; grandchildren: Stephanie Elias, Billy Frank Bennett, Zack Bennett, Jessica Taylor, Jeremy Greer, Emily Bennett, Nick Bennett, Hank Bennett, Cody Bennett; great grandchildren: Cameron Bennett, Anna Grace Elias, Hayden Elias, Grayson Taylor, Morgan Taylor, Grant Taylor, Beau Bennett, Emma Bennett, Bristol Bennett, and a host of other family and friends. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Friday, September 13, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on September 13, 2013

Dolores Necker Burford Dolores Burford died peacefully at Piedmont Newnan Hospital in Newnan, GA on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at the age of 70. She was preceded in death by her parents Ralph J. Necker and Louise P. Necker and two sisters, Ann Richie and Bernice Delany. Dolores is survived by William Jeffrey Burford, her husband of 47 years; her daughter Jill Burford Becker, and her husband Brian Becker, and her son William Jeffrey Burford, Jr., and his fiance Valorie Burton; her Grand-children Lauren Becker, Mason Becker, Carson Becker, Eric Becker, Sophie Burford, and Addison Burford; her sister Claudette Dodge as well as much family and friends. At an early age, she gave her life to Jesus Christ her Lord and Savior. During her life she served in many roles in Baptist and Presbyterian churches. She graduated from Baton Rouge High School in 1960 and went on to get her associate degree from North Harris County College. She was a faithful wife, mother, artist, quilter and friend and was also well known as a great cook. Funeral services will be held at Gloster Baptist Church on Saturday, September 14 with closed casket at 9:00 am and services beginning at 10:00 am. Burial will be at Gloster Trinity Cemetery in Gloster, Louisiana. Higgins Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home Newnan, GA Published in The News Star on September 13, 2013

Louise Lively Carroll Funeral services for Louise Lively Carroll, 78 of Winnsboro will be held at 10:00 A.M Saturday, September 14, 2013 at Young's Community Funeral Home in Winnsboro, with Rev. Leroy Kipp and Bro. Ron Ferrington officiating. Interment will be in Harris Cemetery, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Ms. Carroll passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2013, in Burkeville TX. Survivors include, Son Bennie and wife Vicky Carroll; Daughter Debbie and Husband Rocky Nobles; and daughter Denay Carroll. Six Grandchildren, four-teen Great-Grandchildren, one Great-Great Grandchild, and a host of nieces nephews family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray Lively and Elizabeth Holley, husband Luther James Carroll, Daughter Brenda Gayle Carroll, Granddaughter Angelon Renee Carroll, two Brothers Pete Lively and Huey Lively Visitation will be 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. Friday, September 13, 2013, at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro, LA. Please visit www.youngscommunity.com to sign the online register book. Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on September 13, 2013

Jeanne "Peachie" Falls Funeral Services for Jeanne "Peachie" Falls, 65, of Monroe, LA will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday, September 14, 2013 at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Monroe, LA with Rev. Matthew Long officiating. Interment will follow in St. Paschal's Catholic Cemetery in West Monroe, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Jeanne Falls was born October 3, 1947 and died on September 10, 2013. She was a devout member of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, where she was a faithful servant of the church. Ms. Falls took communion to the sick, was a volunteer for St. Vincent de Paul food drive and she was an extremely loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved her family, friends and church, but most of all she loved God whom she served faithfully. She is preceded in death by her parents, James Monroe and Rosella Falls; brother-in-law, Robert Watson and niece, Cathy Quezada. Survivors include her daughter, Alana Dollar and husband, Jon; grandchildren, Cole Dollar and Ferron Dollar; great-grandchildren, Laney Berkley, Tristan Dollar and Laiken Dollar; brothers, Mike Falls and wife, Dora, Bill Falls and wife, Donna, Tony Falls, and Jim Falls and wife, Beth and sisters, Sally Quezada and husband, Joe, Sherry Watson, and Susan Easterling and husband, Jim, and many beloved nieces and nephews Pallbearers will be Mike Falls, Tony Falls, Jim Falls, Cole Dollar, Chuck Falls, Chad Falls, Chris Falls and Paul White. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. and the Rosary will be held at 4:30 P.M. Friday, September 13, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Online Registry / Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on September 13, 2013

Sonda Ann Thompson Monk Funeral services for Ms. Sonda Ann Thompson Monk will be 11:00am Saturday, September 14, 2013 at the chapel of Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe with the Rev. Wayne Evans officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5:00pm to 8:00pm Friday at the funeral home. Ms. Monk was born on July 16, 1966 in West Monroe and passed from this life on September 11, 2013 in Monroe, La at the age of 47. She was a resident of Monroe and loved to spend time with Sonya, her identical twin sister, and her friends. She is preceded in death by her brother, Tommy Thompson and her grandparents. Survivors include her parents, Felton Thompson & Patricia "Pat" Thompson; her identical twin sister, Sonya Thompson Sanford; her niece, Amber Brown; her great-niece, Brianna Brown and a host of extended family and friends. The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. Alfredo Torres & his entire medical staff and the employees & staff of Internal Medicine of the Twin Cities. Pallbearers will be John Morris, Berry Maples, Matthew Maples, Todd Dugdale, Edward Dugdale and Michael Brown. Online guestbook at griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe Published in The News Star on September 13, 2013

Matthew Holland Signorino Visitation for Matthew Holland Signorino, 39, of Monroe, will be Friday from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Signorino died September 9, 2013, at his residence. Survivors include his father, Mr. Steven Signorino; mother, Marcie Signorino; sister, Leah Signorino; and fiancée, Amanda Brady. The family wishes to extend their thanks to Pat Bray, Judy Chapman, Bob and Pam Stratton, Paul Douglas, his CenturyLink family, and all others for sharing love and support in this time of need. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 13, 2013

Gloria W. Bowman, 87 JONESVILLE – Gloria Wayne Hamilton Bowman, a retired medical assistant, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Lake Lilly Baptist Church, Jonesville. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Hamilton Cemetery, Eva, under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

James C. Davis, 87 RUSTON – James Cornelius Davis died Sept. 5. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home. Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday at Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, Keithville.

Marolyn L. Densmore, 79 OAK GROVE – Marolyn Lingo Densmore, a registered nurse, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Kilbourne Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Juanita B. Donohoe, 83 MOUNT PLEASANT, Texas – Juanita Burgess Donohoe, formerly of Monticello, a retired teacher, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Herringville Baptist Church, Monticello. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday until time of service. Burial will be in Herringville Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Carolyn A. Drayton, 58 RUSTON – Carolyn Ann Drayton died Sept. 7. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Praise Temple Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at King’s Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Harmony Cemetery.

S.M. Foster Jr., 90 S.M. Foster Jr., formerly of West Monroe, retired Marine Corps master sergeant, retired process server with the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office and the city of West Monroe, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Renee A. Gray, 51 Renee Allan Gray of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

James Henderson, 91 LAKE PROVIDENCE – James Henderson, a welder, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home. Burial will be in Live Oak Cemetery, Hollybrook.

Juanita Hughes, 89 LAPLACE – Juanita “Red” Hughes, formerly of Winnsboro, a retired nurse, died Wednesday. Services are noon Saturday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time. Burial will be in New Winnsboro Cemetery.

Lee W. Johnson, 60 DODSON – Lee Warren Johnson, a truck driver, died Wednesday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Siloam Baptist Church, Gansville. Arrangements are under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Juanita Jones, 70 MARION – Juanita Jones, retired teacher, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Liberty@Linville Cemetery under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Donald Legg, 69 CLARKS – Donald “Donnie” Legg, a retired carpenter, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Old Bethel Cemetery.

Patricia M. Lloyd, 50 Patricia M. Lloyd of Monroe, a laborer, died Sept. 5. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Dove Christian Center, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland. Burial will be in Magnolia Annex Cemetery.

Steven T. Lowery, 49 BERNICE Steven Todd Lowery, a machine shop supervisor, died Wednesday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 1 p.m. Sunday until service time at the funeral home.

Beatrice W. Marzett, 72 RAYVILLE – Beatrice W. Marzett, a housekeeper, died Sept. 2. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland.

Shirley L. Moore, 54 RAYVILLE – Shirley Lynn Moore, a certified nursing assistant, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Burial will be in Shanks Cemetery.

Sarah Moreland, 83 TALLULAH – Sarah Moreland, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Allen T. Norwood, 84 GILBERT – Allen Theodore Norwood, retired owner of The Trading Post of Winnsboro, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Rosie L. Scott, 71 OAK GROVE – Rosie L. Scott, a nurse sitter, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at New Hope Church of God in Christ. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home. Burial will be in Southside Cemetery.

Jim Simmons, 92 Jim Simmons of West Monroe, manager of Tom Hicks Contractors and West Monroe Trucking Co., died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Bobby Smith, 61 Bobby Smith of Monroe, a laborer, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home.

Bertha J. Wimberly, 87 Bertha Jewell Wimberly of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sept. 5. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Tried Stone Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Previously acknowledged Alexander, Gregory Wayne : 4 p.m. Friday, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston. Cottonham, Beatrice : 10 a.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church. Cummings, Mary Betty : 10 a.m. Saturday, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Monroe. Finley, James Edgar : 10 a.m. Friday, Eva Church of God. Greer, Otis Richard “Dickey” : 10 a.m. Friday, Hartman Sharkey Funeral Home, McComb, Miss. Harris, Felton Ray : 11 a.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah. Murray, Jimmy Lee : 2 p.m. Saturday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Pearson, Dollie : 1 p.m. Saturday, Millard Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville. Seymour, William Lynn: 10 a.m. Friday, Woodlawn Church, Rayville. Smith III, Frank: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Bethany Baptist Church, Oak Ridge. Ware, Wanda Sue : 11 a.m Saturday, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe. Williams, Enora B.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Williams, Iola : 1 p.m. Saturday, Morehouse Baptist Association Building, Collinston.

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

John C. Blake Funeral services for Mr. John C. Blake will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2013 at 2:00pm at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro, LA, with Rev. Frances Hooten officiating. Interment will follow in the Salem Cemetery in Eros, LA. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2013 from 4:00-7:00pm at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Mr. Blake was born on October 16, 1943 and passed away on September 12, 2013. He was 69. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Sandy Blake of Eros, LA, two sons, Casey Blake and wife Laura of Metarie, LA, and John Davis Blake and wife Rachael of Baton Rouge, LA, one brother, Joe Blake and wife Sherry of Houston, TX, four grandchildren, Cale, Finnan, Ellie Rose and Charlie Blake. Mr. Blake was also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Mr. Blake was preceded in death by his parents, Louise and I.C. "Clint" Blake, one brother, Dan Blake and his sister, Julia Blake Essmeier. Mr. Blake was a retired attorney and watermelon farmer and he loved riding his tractor. He loved spending time with the lights of his life, his grandchildren and singing and playing the guitar with his family. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Eros United Methodist Church, The Salvation Army or the Methodist or Baptist Childrens Homes or the charity of your choice . Pallbearers will be, Rusty Gilbert, Eddie Langston, Gary Jones, B. H. Weaver, Rex Johnson, Frank Johnson and Joe Moore. Honorary pallbearer will be, Coach E. J. Lewis. You may send condolences and view our website at www.edmondsfuneralhome.com Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA Published in The News Star on September 14, 2013

Thelma Ruth Green Funeral services for Thelma Ruth Green, 86, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 14, 2013, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Green went to Heaven on Thursday, September 12, 2013, at CHRISTUS St. Joseph Assisted Living in Monroe. Mrs. Green was preceded in death by her parents, R.C. and Bessie Mathias McIlwain. Survivors include her husband, Hugh L. Green of Monroe, LA; son, Randy Green and wife Ginger of Mandeville, LA; daughters, Jeanine Hicks and husband John of West Monroe, LA, and Donna Calhoun and husband Kevin of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Kelsey Green Trimble and husband Kevin, Kirk Daniel Green and wife Liz, Amber Hicks Hennigan and husband Greg, Lee Hunter Hicks and wife Carol Ann, Hope Calhoun Hawthorne and husband Daniel, Anneliese Calhoun Kelley and husband Roger; and eight great grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers will be Kevin Trimble, Daniel Green, Lee Hicks, Bob McIlwain, Ronnie McIlwain, Kevin Calhoun, Randy Green and John Hicks. Visitation will be from 12:30 PM until service time, Saturday at the Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Memorials may be made to CHRISTUS St. Joseph Assisted Living, 2299 Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA 71203. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 14, 2013

Todd Lowery Memorial services for Todd Lowery, 50, of Bernice, LA., will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville. Officiating will be Dale Oden under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mr. Lowery was born on March 2, 1963 in Ruston, LA and passed away on September 11, 2013 in Bernice, LA. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church. Survivors include his children, Jennifer Lowery Littleton and husband Randy of Arcadia, LA; Christoper Lowery and wife Dawn of Summerfield, LA; Melinda Lowery Dean and husband Dewayne of Minden, LA; Gage Lowery of Farmerville, LA; Jeanine Lowery Brazzel of Homer, LA; mother, Glenda Kay Lowery of Ruston, LA; sister, Donna Wilson and husband Bill Wilson Jr. of Morgantown, KY; nephew, Billy Wilson III of Morgantown, KY; brother, Glen Lowery of Ruston, LA; and three grandchildren, Brody Dean, Alanah Lowery, and Kayden Littleton. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2013 from 1:00 P.M. till time of service at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Published in The News Star on September 14, 2013

MSGT S.M. Foster Jr., USMC, Ret. Funeral services for MSGT S.M. Foster Jr., USMC, Ret. will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, September 15, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. MSgt S.M. Foster Jr., USMC, Ret, age 90, passed away on Sep 10, 2013 in Austin, Tx. Sam or Junior, depending on where and when you met him, was born on Aug 13, 1923 to Love and Verda Foster in Point, La. After graduating from Downsville High School he joined the United States Marine Corp in 1943. He served his country through WWII, Korea and Vietnam. He said he was lucky, traveled to many places and had a good life during his time in the Marine Corp. Sam retired from the USMC in 1972 and moved back to West Monroe, La. He was then a deputy for the Ouachita Parish Sherriff's office till he retired in 1987. He finished out his career with the city of West Monroe as a deputy Marshall until he retired for the final time in 1990. He then spent his time volunteering for the VA, driving fellow veterans to area clinics and hospitals. Thru his life Sam enjoyed playing dominoes, bingo, bowling, playing baseball and watching Braves baseball, Saints football, John Wayne movies, reading Louis L'Amour novels and marriage. He was married four times. He nick named one of his grandsons after is favorite Louis L'Amour character. He would use his bingo winning to take trips to Las Vegas or Hawaii to visit friends and family. He also enjoyed a monthly lunch at Hooter's with a group of ladies from the credit union. If he wasn't doing one of these things he could probably be found with a smile on his face calling a guy "podnuh" or a lady "doll". He made friends everywhere he went. Sam was preceded in death by his brothers J.N. and Shelton "Tootsie"; his son Sam III; his longtime companion Grace; his wife Helen, mother of Sam III and Dan; and his wife Hiroko, mother of Mark. He is survived by brother Fred and his wife Lena; his sister Ann and her husband Wayne Harris; son Dan and his wife Nicole; son Mark; daughter in law Leah; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be held Saturday 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 September 14, 2013

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

Viola May Reno Viola May Reno, age 88, died Tuesday, September 10, 2013 after a sudden illness. She was born May 2, 1925 in Edmond, OK to John A. and Mary Genieva (Dean) Hoggard. She grew up in OK, LA and AR and graduated from high school in Edmond, OK. She was in the "Miss Arkansas" pageant in the early 1940's. A longtime resident of Oklahoma City, Viola taught special education at Britton Elementary for many years and loved working with handicapped children. After moving to Mustang in 1988, she and her daughter operated "Beary Country" Day Care Center. She was an avid bowler, having league bowled on the same team for many years. She also loved to fish. She was a Baptist and had been attending the "Cowboy Church in Tuttle". Viola was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bill and one sister Willie Lee. Survivors include one son Charles C. Huggins and wife Mary Ann of Chatham, LA, two daughters Betty Wall and husband Fred of Farmerville, LA and Chelely Owens and husband Rusty of Tuttle, OK, ten grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Memorial services were held at 2:00 pm Friday, September 13, 2013 in the Chapel of The Good Shepherd at McNeil's Mustang Funeral Service, Mustang, Oklahoma. Online condolences may be made at mcneilsmustangfs.com McNeil's Mustang Funeral Service Mustang, OK Published in The News Star on September 15, 2013

John Alexander Martin, 81 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – John Alexander Martin, formerly of West Monroe, a U.S. Navy retiree, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Elizabeth Solomon, 72 Elizabeth Solomon of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Monday until service time at the Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe

Daisy Virgil 63 TALLULAH – Daisy Virgil died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

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

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

Fred W. Burt 3/23/17 to 9/17/03 We miss you everyday. Dathene, Minette & Janette

Odis S. Fontenot Funeral services for Mr. Odis S. Fontenot, 80, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday September 18, 2013 at the Hasley Memorial Pavilion in West Monroe with Kirby Willis officiating. Interment will be in the Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Mr. Fontenot was born on March 1, 1933 in Bogalusa, LA, and passed away on September 15, 2013 in West Monroe, LA. He was a member of the Ridge Avenue Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Fontenot was a VA and FHA Staff appraiser and real estate broker for 45 plus years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing golf. Daddy loved his family dearly and has always been a pillar of support for them. Daddy was proud that all of his sons served in each branch of the military, Marines (Sammy), Army (Kenny), Navy (Ricky), National Guard (John Gary) He is preceded in death by his parents Leon and Lovie Fontenot, brother, Cecil Fontenot, and sister Donna Fontenot. Survivors include his wife Mary L. (Maxine) King Fontenot; children, Sherri Fontenot Willis and husband Kirby, Odis S. (Sammy) Fontenot, Jr and wife Lisa, Kenny Fontenot and wife Clevea, Ricky Fontenot and wife Candy, John Gary Fontenot and wife Kristi; grandchildren, Holly, Courtney, Justin, Kendra, Sydney, Amber, Allison, Whitney, Kevin, Kelsi, Zach, Emily, and Audrey; great grandchildren, Luke, Wyatt, Carter, and Avery; sisters, Mary Albritton, Shirley Stokes; brothers, Bruce Fontenot, Wayne Fontenot, Roy Lee Fontenot and Johnny Fontenot; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Sammy Fontenot, Kenny Fontenot, Ricky Fontenot, John Fontenot, Justin Fontenot and Kevin Fontenot. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bruce Fontenot, Wayne Fontenot, Johnny Fontenot and Roy Fontenot. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday September 17, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 17, 2013

Nettie Pratt Hodge Funeral services for Mrs. Nettie Pratt Hodge, 93, of Farmerville will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday at Crossroads Baptist Church with Bro. Jeff Freeman and Gus Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Crossroads Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mrs. Hodge, a wife and mother, died September 15, 2013. She was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church and enjoyed attending gospel concerts with friends. Our precious Christian Mother lived her life loving and caring for her family. Not a day went by that Mother did not offer her love, support and her wisdom of 93 years to bless our lives. Though nothing can compare to the comfort a Mother's arms holds for us, our precious memories will guide us each day. Mrs. Hodge is preceded in death by her husband, Sidney T. "Dick" Hodge, Sr., daughter, Sandra Kay Hodge Anderson; grandson, Paul Ray Howard, 2 brothers and 1 sister. Left to cherish her memory are her 5 daughters: Elaine Murray, Brenda Hodge, Barbara Dawson, Nancy Fury and Mancy Howard all of West Monroe; 1 son, Dickie Hodge and wife, Cheryl of Farmerville; 11 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Cleo Pratt of Marion; special friend, Dorothy Meeks of Farmerville; numerous nieces, nephews and many other relatives. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 pm Tuesday at Farrar Funeral Home. Pallbearers are her grandsons, Jay Hodge, Andy Anderson, Shannon Pardue, Jonathan Pardue, Hunter Pardue, Hayden Pardue and Clay Worsham. We would like to express our appreciation to Mother's loving caregivers, Margaret Hill, Margaret Miller and Tammy Young. Online messages for the family may be left at farrarfuneralhomeonline.com. Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on September 17, 2013

John A. Martin Funeral services for John A. Martin, 81 of West Monroe will be held at 11:30 AM, Wednesday, September 18, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Gene Benson will officiate. Interment will follow at Head Cemetery West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Martin was born April 20, 1932 and passed away September 12, 2013. He was self-employed in heating and air conditioning. Mr. Martin was retired from the United States Navy as Chief Bosun Mate. He loved to hunt, fish and spend time with the grandchildren. Mr. Martin was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Aikens Martin; son, John Martin, Jr., parents, Mary Bailes Martin and Alexander Martin. Mr. Martin is survived by his daughters, Desiree Ross and husband Michael and Denise Martin and life-time partner Jackie Kindrix; grandchildren, Adam Ross, Timothy Ross, Dr. Elizabeth Ross and Roxy Ann Brown; great-grandchildren, Haley and Keira Ross, Tristin and Isabelle Brown; sister, Lois Hill; brother, Fulton Martin. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 10:00 am until 11:30 am 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 September 17, 2013

Donald E. Phillips Funeral services for Mr. Donald E. Phillips, 70, of Marion will be held at 2:00pm Thursday at Farrar Funeral Home with Bro. Glyn Nale officiating. Burial will be in Fellowship Cemetery in Dubach. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mr. Phillips, a retired ink salesman, died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013. He was of Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his father, James Phillips, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Survivors are his mother, Catherine Smith; wife, Helen Hays Phillips; children: Becky Burton (Steve), Beth Kent (Tom), Donald Phillips, Jr., Ricky Hays (Susie), Terri Matlock (Marvin), Mark Hays (Cindy) and Tammy Dyke (Donald); 18 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 pm Wednesday at Farrar Funeral Home. Pallbearers are Chase Pritchett, Chris Stanton, Richard Borowski, Zachary Hays, Ricky Hays, Joshua Hays and Marvin Matlock. Online messages for the family may be left at farrarfuneralhomeonline.com. Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on September 17, 2013

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

Anita Jo Roberts Funeral services for Anita Jo Roberts, 76, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, September 19, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Fred Oaks will officiate. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Roberts was born August 11, 1937 in Pulaski County, AR and passed away September 16, 2013 in West Monroe. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Lillian Turner; husband, Eddie Roberts and son, Randy Roberts. Mrs. Roberts is survived by her son, Bobby Roberts and wife Brenda; daughters, Renee' Roberts and Bridget Redmond Harrison; grandchildren, Kimberly Roberts, Ron Roberts, Estelle Roberts McCullough, Anita Jill Redmond, Brandon Redmond, Hunter Harrison and Jeremy Roberts, and other family that she loved dearly. Pallbearers will be Brandon Redmond, Hunter Harrison, Andrew Harper, Tim Redmond, Marque Smith and Clay Oaks. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeremy Roberts and Tony Oaks. Visitation will be held Wednesday 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 September 18, 2013

Doris A. Alexander, 92 RUSTON – Doris Arnold Alexander of Hilly, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation is 1 p.m. Thursday until service time at the funeral home.

Edward Allen, 62 Edward “Woody” Allen of West Monroe, owner of Goin Postal, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

John A. Brewster, 96 John Alvin Brewster of West Monroe, a track worker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Hasley Memorial Pavilion, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Billy Bryan, 73 DOWNSVILLE – Billy Dean “Bill” Bryan, a restaurant owner, died Monday. A celebration of life is 4:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday at Bryan Park, Downsville. Arrangements are under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Bob Buckley, 65 MARION – Bob Buckley, Union Parish Sheriff, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Odis S. Fontenot, 80 Odis S. Fontenot of West Monroe, a real estate appraiser, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hasley Memorial Pavilion, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Patricia Freeman, 58 Patricia A. Freeman of Monroe, retired U.S. Army and social worker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is noon until 6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

James Johnson, 69 James “Jim” Johnson of Monroe died Sept. 5. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Frances Tower, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Loche’s Mortuary, Bastrop.

John A. Martin, 81 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – John Alexander Martin, formerly of West Monroe, a U.S. Navy retiree, died Thursday. Services are 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Head Cemetery.

Donald E. Phillips, 70 MARION – Donald E. Phillips, a retired ink salesman, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fellowship Cemetery,

Dubach. Terry J. Webb, 57 Terry James Webb of Monroe, a butcher, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Myrtle Grove Baptist Church, Waterproof. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester’s Central State Funeral Home. Burial will be in Barcelona Cemetery, Waterproof.

Previously Acknowledged Hodge, Nettie Pratt: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Crossroads Baptist Church. Sonnier, Damien Jason: 7 p.m. Thursday, Liberty Grove Church of God, 504 Marion Sims Road, West Monroe. Womack, Nancy Eckles: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Mer Rouge Cemetery, Mer Rouge. Wyatt, John H.: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Grambling.

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

Billy J. Adcock, 78 JONESBORO – Billy J Adcock, a retired television technician, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Quitman. Glinda Carlock, 64 BASTROP – Glinda “Joyce” Carlock, a waitress, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Harmony Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Bartholomew Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. Timothy Gordy, 66 BASKIN – Timothy Gordy, a mechanic, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Magnolia Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home. Willie B. Green Jr., 60 Willie B. Green Jr. of Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Betty L. Jones, 86 Betty Linquist Jones of Monroe, a retired controller for Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Department, died Wednesday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Other services are incomplete. Anita Roberts, 76 Anita Roberts of West Monroe, medical transcriptionist, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Burial will be in Kilpatrick’s Serenity Gardens. Valada L. Sanders, 88 Valada Lafern Sanders of West Monroe, a caregiver, died Tuesday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Griffin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at a later date in Corning, Calif. Previously Acknowledged Alexander, Doris Arnold: 2 p.m. Thursday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Brewster, John Alvin: 10 a.m. Thursday, Hasley Memorial Pavilion, West Monroe. Bryan, Billy Dean “Bill”: 4:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Bryan Park, Downsville. Freeman, Patricia A.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Johnson, James “Jim”: 2 p.m. Saturday, Frances Tower, Monroe. Sonnier, Damien Jason: 7 p.m. Thursday, Liberty Grove Church of God, 504 Marion Sims Road, West Monroe. Phillips, Donald E.: 2 p.m. Thursday, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Webb, Terry James: 2 p.m. Saturday, Myrtle Grove Baptist Church, Waterproof.

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

William Norman Cook Funeral services for Mr. William Norman Cook, 72, of Farmerville will be held at 10:00am Saturday at Farrar Funeral Home with Parker Haile officiating. Burial will be in Spencer Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mr. Cook, a retired boiler maker, died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2013. He is preceded in death by his parents: Jenny & Crit Cook, 1 son: Bart Cook, 1 granddaughter: Megan Smith and 3 sisters: Mary Ethel Concelli, Bonnie Moore and Evelyn McDougle. Survivors are his wife, Jane Cook of Farmerville; 2 sons: William Maurice Cook of West Monroe and Britt Allen Cook of Farmerville; 1 daughter: Sheri Graves & fiancée Gary McHenry of Farmerville; 1 brother: H. A. Cook of West Monroe; 2 sisters: Barbara Wheeler & husband, Delbert of Spencer and Virginia Cook of Spencer; 5 grandchildren: Dustin, Allen, Chris, Hunter and Alexis; 1 great grandchild: Blake and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be 5-8 PM. Friday at Farrar Funeral Home. Pallbearers are Dennis Sims, Dustin Graves, Allen Cook, Chris Graves, Hunter Graves and Lee Thomas. Online messages for the family may be left at www.farrarfuneralhomeonline.com. Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on September 20, 2013 -

Velma Chlotine Johnston Crain Funeral services for Velma Chlotine Johnston Crain, age 81, of Columbia, will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, September 21, 2013 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Bro. Freeman Crain, Bro. Ed Smith, and Bro. Jack McKeithen officiating. Interment will follow at Old Hebron Cemetery in Grayson. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the funeral home. Velma was born November 15, 1931 in Winnfield to James Arthur and Velma Gregory Johnston and she passed from this life on September 18, 2013 at St Francis Medical Center in Monroe. She was a homemaker and was a member of Bellview Baptist Church in Hebert. She was a devoted wife and mother and was very faithful to her family. She loved to hunt and fish. She was preceded in death by her husband: Isaac Milton "Pete" Crain; sister: Lorene Coates; two brothers: Jack Johnston and Billy Johnston; her parents. She is survived by two sons: Freeman Crain and his wife Sheila of Columbia; Bo Crain and his wife Connie of Grayson; daughter: Norma Sue Grantham of Bossier City; grandchildren: Darrell Crain, Regena Cobb, and Nick Crain; great-grandchildren: Cody, Taylor, and Ethan. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Johnston, Robert Johnston, Terry Johnston, Lynn Meredith, David Williams, and Julian Johnston. Online condolences may be sent to the Crain family at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on September 20, 2013

Georgeann Richardson Dahl Georgeann Dahl of Caney Lake, LA was born in Philadelphia, PA and entered her heavenly home on September 16,2013 after a lengthy illness. Georgeann is survived by her devoted husband of 42 years, Roy T. Dahl, Jr.; sister, Cass Campbell and husband, John; close cousin, "Mar" Brophy of Bucks County, PA; brother-in-law Philip Dahl and wife, Debbie; sister-in-law Karen Bridges and husband, Darrell; along with many nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends. Preceding her in death were her parents, George and Cass Richardson. Over the years, Georgeann worked in the banking industry in Many, LA, as well as the West Monroe-Monroe area. For the past 25 years, Georgeann was a successful and top-selling consultant for Beauti-Control Cosmetics, winning numerous awards, prizes, and accolades. She loved the outdoors and spent many happy hours creating beautiful flower beds, watching and feeding the birds, and enjoying the sights and sounds of the wildlife that wandered through their Caney Lake wooded property. Another passion was her avid love of reading. Always enthusiastic, upbeat, and fun to be with, the passing of this very special wife, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, leaves a void in the lives of those who knew and loved her. Private memorial services will be held at Caney Lake in Jackson Parish and Bucks County, PA. Special thanks are extended to Medistar Home Health of Jackson Parish, Life-Care Specialty Hospital of North Louisiana South Unit, and Northern Louisiana Medical Center E.R. and I.C.D. for the care and concern shown to Georgeann. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to New Hope United Methodist Church c/o James Hinckley, 7458 Hwy. 126, Dodson, LA 71422 or Dodson United Methodist Church c/o Jeannie Gaar, 1435 Hwy 1235, Dodson, LA 71422. Published in The News Star on September 20, 2013

Elvis Monroe Griggs Elvis Monroe Griggs of St. Joseph, LA passed away peacefully on September 18, 2013. Elvis (Bo bo) was born February 11, 1971 in Oceola, AR. Funeral Services will be held Saturday September 21, 2013 at 11:00 am at the United Pentecostal Church of St. Joseph, LA with Rev. Dewayne Butler and Rev. Rickey Jones officiating. Elvis was a member of the United Pentecostal Church of St. Joseph, LA, and enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. Elvis greatly enjoyed supporting Alabama football, and shouted "Roll-tide Roll" with every win. Dear to his heart was his family. He loved each moment that he spent with them. He was preceded in death by, his Mother, Irene Griggs, niece Destiny Irene Guiltner; Grandparents John Thomas Henley and Grandmother Annebelle Henley, and Randell Chestine Griggs and Hattie Lucille Griggs. His survivors include: Father Everett Griggs and Step-Mother Vicky Griggs; Brothers Steven Griggs and wife Elizabeth, Randy Griggs and wife Jennifer, John Griggs, Chad Griggs and fiance' Penny, Rafael Griggs, Franklyn Scroggins; Sisters Tanya Griggs and fiance' Mark Reynolds, Carrie Guiltner and husband Joseph, Jenny Griggs and fiance' Kenneth Jordan and Beverly Griggs all of St. Joseph, LA. He is also survived by a host of and nieces and nephews and many friends. Visitation will be held Friday, September 20, 2013 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm at the United Pentecostal Church of St. Joseph, LA. For online condolence visit www.youngsfh.com Young's Funeral Home Ferriday, LA Published in The News Star on September 20, 2013

Betty Linquist Jones Funeral services for Betty Linquist Jones (formerly Betty L. Fontaine), 86, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 21, 2013, in the chapel at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Joe Solomon officiating. Mrs. Jones will be laid to rest at 2:00 PM, Saturday at Forest Park Cemetery, 3700 Saint Vincent Avenue, Shreveport, LA. Mrs. Jones passed away at her home on September 18, 2013, after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Jones lived in Monroe, LA for the past 20 years. Prior to that, Mrs. Jones resided in Shreveport, LA where she raised her family, worked, and retired from the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Department. During her 27 years with the Sheriff's Department, Mrs. Jones became the first woman ever to earn the rank of Captain. Mrs. Jones was a proud member of the Kappa Delta Sorority at Louisiana Tech University where she graduated with honors in 1945. While in Monroe, Mrs. Jones was in many clubs, associations, and organizations through which she served the community in multiple capacities. She was a member of the Lea Joyner United Methodist Church in Monroe and previously a long time member of Broadmoor Baptist Church in Shreveport, LA. Mrs. Jones is survived by her beloved husband, Barney M. Jones; and two children, Gale Brooks-Grant, spouse Larry of Dallas, TX, and John H. Fontaine, spouse Dorothy of Bluemont, VA. She was privileged to have three grandchildren, Todd Brooks, spouse Courtney of Shreveport, LA, Jason Brooks of Bossier City, LA, and Ian Fontaine of Newport News, VA; and one great grandson, Hunter Brooks of Bossier City, LA. Mrs. Jones also had an extended family of three step-daughters, Leanne Moore, Lorri Bentz, and Leslie Boren; and several step-grandchildren. Pallbearers are John Fontaine, Dorothy Fontaine, Ian Fontaine, Jason Brooks, Larry Grant, and Ed Moore. Todd Brooks will be an honorary pallbearer. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Friday, September 20, 2013, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The children and grandchildren of Mrs. Jones would like to offer special recognition and sincere appreciation to Ed Moore and Sheila Bennett for their extensive contributions to the care of our mother. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 20, 2013

William Michael "Will" McGee 12/17/1984 - 9/20/2002 We spend a lot of time mourning. But we reflect today to take in your grand life and to celebrate the influence that you ARE to us still. You taught us life is precious. You give us the strength to carry on in your memory to help others. We miss you and love you. All Things, Dad, Mom and Rachel. Published in The News Star on September 20, 2013

Robert E. Moore A funeral mass will be celebrated for Mr. Robert E. Moore, 83, of West Monroe, LA at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 21, 2013 at St. Paschal Catholic Church in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Al Merz officiating. Interment will be in St. Paschal Catholic Cemetery in West Monroe, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Moore born on November 21, 1929 in Markleville, Indiana and died September 19, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his family. Mr. Moore was a member of St. Paschal Catholic Church in West Monroe. He was a retired supervisor at General Motors with over 35 years of service. Bob was very active in the Knights of Columbus; he was a United States Army Veteran serving in the Korean War and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Mrs. Denyse Moore; daughters, Sara Woodruff, Ann Sadler and husband, Mike, Margaret Moore and Jeanne Mitchell and husband, Carl; sons, Robert J. Moore and wife, Eileen and Thomas J. Moore and wife, Beth; 13 Grandchildren and 21 Great Grandchildren and several Nieces and Nephews. Pallbearers will be Bob Moore, Tom Moore, Bobby Moore, Colin Woodruff, Paul Woodruff, Joshua Sadler, Matt Maggio and Johnny Forsell. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Friday with a Vigil Wake Service beginning at 6:00 P.M. at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 20, 2013

Valada L. Sanders Valada L. Sanders a caregiver of West Monroe, LA was born on August 23, 1925 in Big Bay, IL went to her heavenly home on September 17, 2013 at the age of 88. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother and friend to many. A visitation will be held at Griffin Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA Friday 5-8 p.m. A Funeral service will be held on September 23, 2013 in Corning, CA. Valada is preceded in death by her parents, Marvin McCuan and Leeora Kellems, her husband O.D. Sanders and grandson, Eric Sanders. She is survived by daughter, Linda Hedgepeth (Samuel) ; son, Glen Sanders (Lenora); brother, Dannie Kellems (Debbie); grandchildren, Jesse Hedgepeth (Bonnie); Benny Hedgepeth (Kimberly); Kimberly McElveny (Aaron); Paul Saffell; cousin, Elmer McCuan (Helen). Also survived by 17 great-grandchildren, 9 great-great- grandchildren, numerous nieces , nephews , Special Friends, Ruth Purdy and Liz Parker 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 September 20, 2013

Verba "Vel" E. Hemphill Spillers Funeral services for Verba "Vel" Spillers will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Pentecostal Church in Minden. Officiating will be Rev. Jeff Ramsey, Rev. Wayne Howington, and Rev. Leon Boggs. Interment will follow at Gardens of Memory in Minden under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:oo p.m. Friday, September 20, 2013 at First United Pentecostal Church Fellowship Hall in Minden. Mrs. Spillers was born February 20, 1930 in Winnsboro and entered into rest September 17, 2013 in Minden. She and her husband, Howard Spillers have owned and operated Spillers Appliance and Furniture in Minden for over 40 years. Mrs. Spillers was a member of the First United Pentecostal Church. Mrs. Spillers is preceded in death by her parents Rev. W.T. Hemphill and Etta Hemphill; siblings, Carmel Barnwell, Lois Wingate, Ruth McKeithen, Col. W.T. Hemphill Jr., Bethel Wolff, Rev. Daniel Hemphill and Mary Evelyn Corr. She is survived by her husband of 61 years Howard Spillers of Minden. Children, Mike and wife, Debra Spillers of Minden, Marcia and husband, Alan Lee of Minden; grandchildren, Holli and husband, Brad Carrigan of Minden, Greg and wife, Angel Lee of Minden, Scott and wife, Laura Spillers of Minden, Gretchan and husband, John Lary of Shreveport, Jeff and wife, Jennifer Lee of Minden, and Josh Spillers of Minden and twelve great-grandchildren. Siblings, Juanita Kelly of Birmingham, Rev. Joel and wife LaBreeska Hemphill of Nashville, Anna Gayle and husband, Jerry Hicks of Monroe, Rita and husband, James Mayo of Monroe, Rev. David and wife, Leah Hemphill of Nashville, Brenda and husband Marvin Deason of Monroe. Pallbearers will be Mrs. Spillers' grandsons and grandsons-in-law. In memory of Vel Spillers the family requests that donations be made to Lakeview United Methodist Church and the First United Pentecostal Church in Minden. The family extends a special thank you to all the staff of Meadowview Nursing Home and Dr. Chris Earnhardt and staff. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Minden, LA Published in The News Star from September 19 to September 21, 2013

Jimmy Wayne Towers Jim, 53, was born September 21, 1959 in San Marcos CA, and passed away August 11, 2013 in Rayville, LA after a two year battle with cancer. His Memorial Service will be held September 21, 2013 at Woodlawn Baptist Church in Rayville LA. Visitation will be held at 10:00am followed by the Memorial Service at 11:00am. Jim graduated from Rayville High School in 1977. He was a machinist in the area for 20 years. He was an avid softball player in local church leagues during the early years and also developed a fondness for golf, hunting and fishing. He is survived by his parents Clyde and Charline Towers of Rayville; son, Jordan Towers and wife, Amanda of New Iberia, LA; daughter, Leaha Towers Large and husband, William of Mineola, TX. Siblings: Dollie Atkins of Monroe, LA; Clyde Towers III and wife, Carol of Phoenix, AZ; Jerry Towers and wife, Charlotte of Ocala, FL; Tim Towers and wife, Karyn of Tucson, AZ. Grandchildren: Hannah, Ayden and Addison Towers of New Iberia, LA and Lily Large of Mineola, TX. Published in The News Star on September 20, 2013

Brooklyn Marie Tyler Funeral Services for Brooklyn Marie Tyler, 2, of Calhoun, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, September 20, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. Brooklyn was born on August 18, 2011 in Ruston, LA and passed away on September 17, 2013. Survivors: her mother, Brittney Marie Harris; father, Christopher Todd Tyler; maternal grandparents, Mark and Marie Harris; paternal grandparents, Todd and Jackie Tyler; great grandmothers, Wanda Takewell and Josephine Tyler; great great grandmothers, Imagine Lane, Joanne Durbin and Myrtle Takewell; aunts and uncles, Ashley Patrick and husband, Brandon, Kayla Harris, Amber Harris and Matthew Harris; along with numerous cousins. Pallbearers will be Jurdon Thomas, Matthew Harris, Hank Maxwell, and Aaron Robinson. Visitation will be held from 12:00 P.M. until Service Time on Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Brooklyn will be missed and loved by all. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 20, 2013

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

Ann Crowe Services for Ann Crowe, Mrs. Dickie Crowe, will be conducted by Dr. Toby Frost and Mark Fenn with Pat Williams giving the eulogy. Dwight Munn, Woods Watson and Dale Walker will be assisting at First Baptist Church of West Monroe's Worship Center at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 23rd. Visitation will be in the sanctuary beginning at 9:30 a.m. The funeral will be under the direction of Kilpatrick's funeral home with entombment to follow at Mulhearn's Memorial Mausoleum. Ann Youngblood Crowe died peacefully at St. Joseph's Home near midnight on Thursday, September 19th, surrounded by her loving family, husband, Dickie Crowe; son, Richard Joseph Crowe II and wife, Karen; and her beloved grandson, Wesley Joseph Crowe, 18, an LSU freshman. Ann's faith and love of Jesus Christ was an inspiration to all who knew her. She spent the last 22 years of her life devoted to bringing people to know Christ as she did and to have a close relationship with Him. She fought a courageous battle with bladder cancer. She told her close friends that whether she had 6 days, 6 weeks, 6 months, or 6 years left, she had prayed, planned her funeral, organized her estate, and was ready to meet the Lord. Ann was born on October 19, 1940, in Bastrop, Louisiana. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Dickie Crowe, her high school sweetheart; son, Richard, and wife Karen, and grandson, Wesley. Other surviving relatives include: sister-in-law, Bonnie Crowe, wife of the late Harry Crowe, and nephew Cory Crowe; and brother in law, Tommy Crowe and wife, Dianne Clark Crowe and nephew, the late Trey Crowe, and nephews Timmy and Todd Crowe; cousins Billy and Frances Rich of Ruston and James Robert and Delores Rich of Monroe. Ann is preceded in death by her mother and father, the late Fairis and Thomas Youngblood. She was the only child. Ann was a caring and devoted mother, a great teacher, a mentor to those in need of spiritual guidance, a great cook, a generous friend, a wonderful gardener and an immaculate house keeper. She was an outstanding business woman and loved making decisions about her family hunting camp, land and gas holdings in Bienville and Claiborne Parishes. She was devoted to the First Baptist Church of West Monroe, which she lovingly called, "First West!" Ann graduated from Neville High, Northeast (ULM) and received her Master's Degree in Elementary Education. She was an outstanding teacher at Sallie Humble, Lexington and River Oaks School, from which she retired. She enjoyed her special time with her girls teaching the Bible at home, upstairs in the Bienville Room. She taught all phases of life's skills to not only her girls, but also Wesley, to whom she has taught everything she knows. Also she enjoyed working with John Rea and Pat Williams to get men involved in small group Bible studies. Love is spelled "time" and she has given time to her family, church and her church leaders. She was so proud of her gift of discernment which assisted her in her ministry to those in need. If you or your family members needed the Lord in your life, you would call Ann! She would surround one with prayers, the Bible, and Christian friends that could help make any situation better. Ann and Dickie were members of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Bayou DeSiard Country Club, Squire Creek Golf and Country Club, First West and the Dr. Frank Hoffman Life Group. The pallbearers will be: Pat Williams, John Rea, Mark Anderson, Dix Johnston, Dr. Sam Trinca, Terry Reeves, Pat Anderson, Frederick Amman, Charlie Beene, and Dr. Frank Hoffman. Family and friends send special thanks to the caregivers who made her situation much better . They include good friend, Denise Smith, Angela Yarborough and the caring staff of First Choice Hospice. Also many thanks to the St. Joseph's staff: Maria Brewster, Tiffany Jackson, Dana Gaught and Connie Brown. Friends Cathi French-Roberts, Lori French and Linda Reeves decorated Ann's Room 207 to look like her bedroom at home, which made her comfortable and happy. Visitation will be at First West from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the First Baptist Church Worship Center. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to First Baptist Church of West Monroe, the Seeker Springs Ministry, Grace Place Ministries and Life Choices. Ann would want us to remember that it is never too late to have a close relationship with the Lord. HE already has given us this free gift of love and forgiveness through the death and resurrection of HIS only son, Jesus the Christ. As ill as Ann was, she was still helping people in need. She loved the Bible so it is difficult to select one verse to leave with us but this was so important to Ann. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13 Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from September 21 to September 22, 2013

Verba "Vel" E. Hemphill Spillers Funeral services for Verba "Vel" Spillers will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Pentecostal Church in Minden. Officiating will be Rev. Jeff Ramsey, Rev. Wayne Howington, and Rev. Leon Boggs. Interment will follow at Gardens of Memory in Minden under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:oo p.m. Friday, September 20, 2013 at First United Pentecostal Church Fellowship Hall in Minden. Mrs. Spillers was born February 20, 1930 in Winnsboro and entered into rest September 17, 2013 in Minden. She and her husband, Howard Spillers have owned and operated Spillers Appliance and Furniture in Minden for over 40 years. Mrs. Spillers was a member of the First United Pentecostal Church. Mrs. Spillers is preceded in death by her parents Rev. W.T. Hemphill and Etta Hemphill; siblings, Carmel Barnwell, Lois Wingate, Ruth McKeithen, Col. W.T. Hemphill Jr., Bethel Wolff, Rev. Daniel Hemphill and Mary Evelyn Corr. She is survived by her husband of 61 years Howard Spillers of Minden. Children, Mike and wife, Debra Spillers of Minden, Marcia and husband, Alan Lee of Minden; grandchildren, Holli and husband, Brad Carrigan of Minden, Greg and wife, Angel Lee of Minden, Scott and wife, Laura Spillers of Minden, Gretchan and husband, John Lary of Shreveport, Jeff and wife, Jennifer Lee of Minden, and Josh Spillers of Minden and twelve great-grandchildren. Siblings, Juanita Kelly of Birmingham, Rev. Joel and wife LaBreeska Hemphill of Nashville, Anna Gayle and husband, Jerry Hicks of Monroe, Rita and husband, James Mayo of Monroe, Rev. David and wife, Leah Hemphill of Nashville, Brenda and husband Marvin Deason of Monroe. Pallbearers will be Mrs. Spillers' grandsons and grandsons-in-law. In memory of Vel Spillers the family requests that donations be made to Lakeview United Methodist Church and the First United Pentecostal Church in Minden. The family extends a special thank you to all the staff of Meadowview Nursing Home and Dr. Chris Earnhardt and staff. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Minden, LA Published in The News Star from September 19 to September 21, 2013

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

Ann Crowe Services for Ann Crowe, Mrs. Dickie Crowe, will be conducted by Dr. Toby Frost and Mark Fenn with Pat Williams giving the eulogy. Dwight Munn, Woods Watson and Dale Walker will be assisting at First Baptist Church of West Monroe's Worship Center at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 23rd. Visitation will be in the sanctuary beginning at 9:30 a.m. The funeral will be under the direction of Kilpatrick's funeral home with entombment to follow at Mulhearn's Memorial Mausoleum. Ann Youngblood Crowe died peacefully at St. Joseph's Home near midnight on Thursday, September 19th, surrounded by her loving family, husband, Dickie Crowe; son, Richard Joseph Crowe II and wife, Karen; and her beloved grandson, Wesley Joseph Crowe, 18, an LSU freshman. Ann's faith and love of Jesus Christ was an inspiration to all who knew her. She spent the last 22 years of her life devoted to bringing people to know Christ as she did and to have a close relationship with Him. She fought a courageous battle with bladder cancer. She told her close friends that whether she had 6 days, 6 weeks, 6 months, or 6 years left, she had prayed, planned her funeral, organized her estate, and was ready to meet the Lord. Ann was born on October 19, 1940, in Bastrop, Louisiana. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Dickie Crowe, her high school sweetheart; son, Richard, and wife Karen, and grandson, Wesley. Other surviving relatives include: sister-in-law, Bonnie Crowe, wife of the late Harry Crowe, and nephew Cory Crowe; and brother in law, Tommy Crowe and wife, Dianne Clark Crowe and nephew, the late Trey Crowe, and nephews Timmy and Todd Crowe; cousins Billy and Frances Rich of Ruston and James Robert and Delores Rich of Monroe. Ann is preceded in death by her mother and father, the late Fairis and Thomas Youngblood. She was the only child. Ann was a caring and devoted mother, a great teacher, a mentor to those in need of spiritual guidance, a great cook, a generous friend, a wonderful gardener and an immaculate house keeper. She was an outstanding business woman and loved making decisions about her family hunting camp, land and gas holdings in Bienville and Claiborne Parishes. She was devoted to the First Baptist Church of West Monroe, which she lovingly called, "First West!" Ann graduated from Neville High, Northeast (ULM) and received her Master's Degree in Elementary Education. She was an outstanding teacher at Sallie Humble, Lexington and River Oaks School, from which she retired. She enjoyed her special time with her girls teaching the Bible at home, upstairs in the Bienville Room. She taught all phases of life's skills to not only her girls, but also Wesley, to whom she has taught everything she knows. Also she enjoyed working with John Rea and Pat Williams to get men involved in small group Bible studies. Love is spelled "time" and she has given time to her family, church and her church leaders. She was so proud of her gift of discernment which assisted her in her ministry to those in need. If you or your family members needed the Lord in your life, you would call Ann! She would surround one with prayers, the Bible, and Christian friends that could help make any situation better. Ann and Dickie were members of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Bayou DeSiard Country Club, Squire Creek Golf and Country Club, First West and the Dr. Frank Hoffman Life Group. The pallbearers will be: Pat Williams, John Rea, Mark Anderson, Dix Johnston, Dr. Sam Trinca, Terry Reeves, Pat Anderson, Frederick Amman, Charlie Beene, and Dr. Frank Hoffman. Family and friends send special thanks to the caregivers who made her situation much better . They include good friend, Denise Smith, Angela Yarborough and the caring staff of First Choice Hospice. Also many thanks to the St. Joseph's staff: Maria Brewster, Tiffany Jackson, Dana Gaught and Connie Brown. Friends Cathi French-Roberts, Lori French and Linda Reeves decorated Ann's Room 207 to look like her bedroom at home, which made her comfortable and happy. Visitation will be at First West from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the First Baptist Church Worship Center. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to First Baptist Church of West Monroe, the Seeker Springs Ministry, Grace Place Ministries and Life Choices. Ann would want us to remember that it is never too late to have a close relationship with the Lord. HE already has given us this free gift of love and forgiveness through the death and resurrection of HIS only son, Jesus the Christ. As ill as Ann was, she was still helping people in need. She loved the Bible so it is difficult to select one verse to leave with us but this was so important to Ann. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13 Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from September 21 to September 22, 2013

Rebecca "Beckie" Dehl Funeral services for Rebecca "Beckie" Dehl, age 58 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2 PM Monday, September 23, 2013 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia, LA with Rev. David McGuffee officiating and Bro. Arron McGuffee delivering the eulogy. Interment will follow at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson, LA. Visitation will be Sunday, September 22, 2013 from 5 PM to 8 PM at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia, LA. Mrs. Dehl was born on October 4, 1954 in Columbia, LA to the union of her parents and passed from this life on Friday, September 20, 2013 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center, West Monroe, LA. Beckie was a registered nurse and a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 36 years, Clayton Dehl; son, Collin Dehl both of West Monroe; daughter, Ashley Rebecca McGuffee and husband, Arron of Alexandria; parents: Waymond and Tilda Duke Calhoun; two brothers: Waymond "Bubba" Calhoun, Jr. and Carl Calhoun both of Columbia; two sisters: Sonya Frymyer and husband, Troy of Ocala, FL and Judy Chenevert and husband, Paul "Pappy" of Jena and three grandchildren: Ethan McGuffee, Madison McGuffee and Isaac McGuffee. Pallbearers will be Carl Calhoun, Waymond "Bubba" Calhoun, Jr., Andon Calhoun, Heath Calhoun, Mark Meredith, Jr. and John "J.R." Holiday. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeremiah Hurst, Mark Dehl and Binus Duke. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on September 22, 2013

Izola Johnson Funeral services for Mrs. Izola Johnson, 87, of Farmerville, LA. will be held Monday, September 23, 2013, at 2:00 P.M. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville.Officiating the service will be Rev. Daniel Briethaupt and Rev. Tony Campanele. Interment will be held at Mt. Tabor Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mrs. Johnson was born on November 15, 1925, and passed away on September 21, 2013. She was a homemaker and member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church. She loved fishing, Bingo, dominoes and time with her family. She is preceded in death by her great grandson Jake Whitlock. She is survived by her husband of 70 years Mr. Raymond Johnson, her children Jimmie Johnson and wife Lynn, Jean Kenly and husband Gary: great grand children Danny Kenly and wife Jacque, J.J. Johnson and wife Brenda, Jan Myers and husband Jerry, Jennifer Whitlock and husband Phillip, great great grand children Cody Kenly, Riley and Clint Johnson, Clay and Chance Whitlock. Siblings Nancy Ginn and Guy Lockwood, numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers will be: Grandsons, Great Grandsons and Rick Slayton. Honorary pallbearer Marty Garris. Special Thanks to the nurses and staff of Farmerville Nursing and Rehab Hospital. Visitation will be held of Sunday, September 22, 2013 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on September 22, 2013

Sam O'Bannon Jr. Funeral services for Mr. Sam Willis O'Bannon, 94, of Bernice will be held at 2:00pm Monday, September 23, at First Baptist Church in Bernice with Rev. Charles Malone officiating. Burial will be in Bernice City Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mr. O'Bannon, died Friday September 20, 2013. He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church. He was a veteran of both WWII and Korea. Mr. O'Bannon worked as a civilian at Fort Rucker, Al. in the maintenance of helicopters for Northrop Aviation Corp. and also worked in Cairo, Egypt overseeing and instructing helicopter maintenance. He is preceded in death by his wife-Florein O'Bannon; Parents-Sam W. O'Bannon and Eula O'Bannon, one brother-Jack O'Bannon. Survivors are his wife, Verda Prewitt Stall O'Bannon: Daughter-Cheryl Bolick(Joseph Bolick),Grand-daughters-Tori Piltz (Matt),Staci Mahoney (Dan), Brandi Bolick: Great grandchildren Olivia Mahoney, Jackson & Brady Piltz: Stepdaughters-Karla Stall Williams (Gary) and Debra Stall (Matt). Step-grandchildren-Rachael Lary (Ben), Nathan Kelley, Trey Parker (Brittney), Colin Brice, and John Starner: Step-Great grandchildren-Jake and Emma Lary, and Embry Parker: Brother Billy Ross O'Bannon (Betty F.): Nieces Sharon O Parker (Gary), Lisa O'Bannon, Nephews : Phil O'Bannon (Alice), Jackie O'Bannon. Pallbearers: Phil O'Bannon, Gary Parker, Terry Joe Oliver, Mike Colvin, Wess Bowen and Stan Elkins. Honorary pallbearers: W. C. Russell, Bobby Joe Oliver, Ducky Colvin, Pete Odom, Bob Pender, Harry Cook and Johnny Bowen. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 PM Sunday at First Baptist Church Bernice. Online messages for the family may be left at farrarfuneralhomeonline.com. Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on September 22, 2013

Charles Cunningham, 66 EPPS — Charles Cunningham of Monroe, a cook, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-4 p.m. Monday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Catherine Gerald, 88 Catherine S. Gerald, a homemaker, LA died Saturday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Sunday at the Epps Community Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Irene Martin, 74 Irene Martin of Calhoun, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Dorothy Sansbury, 73 Dorothy Stansbury of West Monroe, licensed practical nurse, died Wednesday. Memorial services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously Acknowledged Lane, Patricia: 1 p.m. Sunday, St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, Verona Street, Newellton. O’Bannon Jr., Sam Willis: 2 p.m. Monday, First Baptist Church, Bernice. Jordan, John Wesley: 2 p.m. Sunday, Welcome Home Baptist Church, Dodson.

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

Virginia Greer Smith, 91 Virginia Greer Smith of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Young’s Funeral Directors, in El Dorado, Ark.. Graveside services will follow at Arlington Memorial Park, El Dorado, Ark.. Jean Underwood, 80 Jean Underwood of Monroe, a retired certified nursing assistant, died Saturday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Kenneth D. Upton, 55 DELHI – Kenneth D. Upton, a draftsman and engineer with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Newton Baptist Church, near Delhi. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial will be in the Newton Community Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Previously Acknowledged Cunningham, Charles: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe. O’Bannon Jr., Sam Willis: 2 p.m. Monday, First Baptist Church, Bernice.

Gwendolyn Gail Sims Graveside services for Gwendolyn Gail Sims, 62, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, September 24, 2013, at the McCormick Cemetery in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Lindle Stewart officiating. Services are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Mrs. Sims was born on May 4, 1951 in West Monroe, LA and died on Saturday, September 21, 2013, at her residence in Monroe, LA. She worked for Delta Packaging as a machine operator and is preceded in death by a nephew, Andrew Seth Hunt. Survivors include her husband, David Sims; children, Teresa Pippins and husband, Bo, James Delaney, and Tabitha Castle and husband, John; father, Gerald Dean Sullivan and wife, Dell; grandchildren, Tyler Pippins, Michael Galaira, Caleb Castle, and Gavin Castle; daughter-in-law, Brandy Clark; brother, Bobby Sullivan and wife, Jane; sister, Rhena Landreth; sister-in-law, Susie Shrivers; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday, September 23, 2013, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 23, 2013

David Uriah Barkley Funeral services for Bro. David Barkley, 86, of Downsville will be held at 3:00PM Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013 at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church with Rev. Robbie Robertson and Bro. C.C. Bayles, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Ararat Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Bro. Barkley, a pastor, was born Feb. 20, 1927 and passed away Sept. 22, 2013, the last of his siblings. He married Mildred Roberts on Sept. 12, 1945. Bro. Barkley pastored many churches in Union and Franklin Parishes and surrounding areas. His passion was preaching. He also enjoyed gardening and woodworking. He is preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Mildred Roberts Barkley; daughter, Louise Barkley Pace; granddaughter, Phyllis Aulds; and grandson, Trey Sullivan. Left to cherish his memory are his 4 daughters, Vicki Sullivan & husband, Hardy; Carrie Barkley; Audrey Thomas & husband, John; Kathy Coates & husband, Kenny; 2 sons: George David (Scooter) Barkley and Joey Barkley & wife, Teri; grandchildren: Linda Foster, Kevin Barkley, Rainie Church, Jason Thomas, Robin Pace, David Pace, Lydia Schwind, Brad Barkley, Jonathan Barkley, Denise Stern and Scooter Barkley; 17 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. His grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Monday at Farrar Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. Online messages for the family may be left at www.farrarfuneralhomeonline.com. Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on September 23, 2013

David Uriah Barkley, 86 DOWNSVILLE – David Barkley, a pastor, died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Ararat Baptist Church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Donna Schriver Burch, 64 FARMERVILLE – Donna Schriver Burch, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Joe Chau, 71 Joe Chau of Monroe, the retired owner of China Doll Restaurant, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Ann Crowe, 72 Ann Crowe of Monroe, a retired teacher, died Thursday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church of West Monroe. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. Monday until service time at the church. Entombment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

William Dampier, 58 William “Bill” Dampier of Monroe, a salesman for Pepsi, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Rebecca Dehl, 58 Rebecca “Beckie” Calhoun Dehl of West Monroe, a registered nurse, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

Howard B. Hennen, 88 Howard Benson Hennen of West Monroe, the retired owner of a heating and air conditioning business, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Shirley H. Nielsen, 84 RAYVILLE – Shirley H. Nielsen, a rancher, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge.

Dorothy Dunn Regan, 87 COLUMBIA – Dorothy Dunn Regan, a retired secretary, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Old Bethel Cemetery, Clarks.

Samuel C. Russell Jr.,72 DOWNSVILLE – Samuel Clinton Russell Jr., a farmer, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mount Ararat Baptist Church. Visitation will be 5-8pm Monday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Virginia Greer Smith, 91 Virginia Greer Smith of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Young’s Funeral Directors, in El Dorado, Ark.. Graveside services will follow at Arlington Memorial Park, El Dorado, Ark..

Jean Underwood, 80 Jean Underwood of Monroe, a retired certified nursing assistant, died Saturday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Kenneth D. Upton, 55 DELHI – Kenneth D. Upton, a draftsman and engineer with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Newton Baptist Church, near Delhi. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial will be in the Newton Community Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Previously Acknowledged Cunningham, Charles: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe. O’Bannon Jr., Sam Willis: 2 p.m. Monday, First Baptist Church, Bernice.

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

Tommy Buffington Funeral services for Tommy Buffington, age 68 of Clarks, will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 25, at Old Bethel Baptist Church in Clarks with Bro. Bill Robertson officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery where the military will honor him with a 21 gun salute. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the church. Services are under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. Tommy was born September 13, 1945 to AJ and Mary Sebren Buffington in Bastrop and he passed from this life on September 22, 2013 at his residence in Clarks. He worked for Bellsouth Telephone Company from 1969 to 1999. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1965 to 1969 where he served three tours of duty in Vietnam. He loved to play music and sing and was a member of the Reject Band. He served for many years at the American Legion Hall in Columbia. He was preceded in death by his parents; He is survived by his wife of 46 years: Judy Reitzell Buffington; two daughters: Rhonda Goodman and her husband Terry Wayne; Jody Owens and her husband Chuck; son:Jason Buffington and his wife Crystal; brother: Jerry Buffington; sister: Alice Buffington Barron; eight grandchildren: Brandin Owens, Niki Miles, Miranda Goodman, Kalyn Owens, Cole Buffington, Cameron Buffington, Jacy Buffington, and Jordan Buffington; great-granddaughter: Lillie Owens; a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Bruce Barron, Cole Buffington, Wally Reitzell, Dylan McGuffee, Shelby McGuffee, and Kolby Owens. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ray Reitzell, Randy Benson, Andy Benson, Glen Barnhill, Ricky Hatten, and Wren Crocket. You may send online condolences to the Buffington family at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on September 24, 2013

Wayne Carr Funeral services for Wayne Carr, age 59 of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at Bosco Baptist Church with Bro. Bruce Underwood officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the church. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Services are under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. Wayne was born November 1, 1953 to Arlin Robert and Ruby Downs Carr in Monroe and he passed from this life on September 21, 2013 at E.A. Conway Medical Center in Monroe. He was a glazer and a fabricator for Ruston Glass and Mirror. He thought a lot of and cared for his many coworkers. He was very artistic and enjoyed woodworking and working on cars. He enjoyed spending time with his boys and his grandson. He loved his large family. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years: Brenda McMillon Carr of Monroe; two sons: Eric Carr of New Orleans and Matthew Carr of Monroe; two brothers: Willie Carr and Robert Carr; six sisters: Bonnie Torres, Lenora Holder, Lemora Elliot, Patricia Underwood, Onita McMillon, and Juanita Carr; grandchild: Peyton Carr who brought much joy to Wayne; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Pallbearers will be Gene Atchinson, Todd Atchinson, Jeffrey Haddox, Kenneth McMillon, Kevin Elliot, and Kaleb McMillon. You may send online condolences to the Carr family at www.riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on September 24, 2013

Rebecca "Beckie" Dehl Obituary Funeral services for Rebecca "Beckie" Dehl, age 58 of West Monroe, LA were held Monday, September 23, 2013 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia, LA with Rev. David McGuffee officiating and Bro. Arron McGuffee delivering the eulogy. Interment was at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson, LA. Mrs. Dehl was born on October 4, 1954 in Columbia, LA to the union of her parents and passed from this life on Friday, September 20, 2013 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center, West Monroe, LA. Beckie was a registered nurse and a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 36 years, Clayton Dehl; son, Collin Dehl both of West Monroe; daughter, Ashley Rebecca McGuffee and husband, Arron of Alexandria; parents: Waymond and Tilda Duke Calhoun; two brothers: Waymond "Bubba" Calhoun, Jr. and Carl Calhoun both of Columbia; two sisters: Sonya Frymyer and husband, Troy of Ocala, FL and Judy Chenevert and husband, Paul "Pappy" of Jena and three grandchildren: Ethan McGuffee, Madison McGuffee and Isaac McGuffee. Pallbearers were Carl Calhoun, Waymond "Bubba" Calhoun, Jr., Andon Calhoun, Heath Calhoun, Mark Meredith, Jr. and John "J.R." Holiday. Honorary pallbearers were Jeremiah Hurst, Mark Dehl and Binus Duke. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on September 24, 2013

Howard Benson Hennen Funeral services for Howard Benson Hennen 88, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, September 24, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Henry Chriceol will officiate. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Hennen was born September 12, 1925 in Choudrant, LA and passed away September 22, 2013 in West Monroe. He served in the United States Marines and was owner and operator of Hennen Heating and Air for over forty years. Mr. Hennen was an active member of Ridge Avenue Baptist Church all of his life. Mr. Hennen is survived by his wife, Louise Hennen; son, Jerry Hennen and wife Susan; grandchild, Gary Don Blazier; brother, John O. Hennen and wife Sue. Pallbearers will be Gene Berry, Keith Berry, Bill Berry, Gary Don Blazier, Terry Noland and Alton Williams 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 September 24, 2013

Virginia Dare Fielder Greer Smith Virginia Dare Fielder Greer Smith, 91 of Monroe, LA formerly of El Dorado, AR and Garland, Texas, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2013 at The Oaks Nursing Home. Born on March 30, 1922 in Hopewell Community of Union County; she was the daughter of Olin and Loamie Elizabeth Edwards Fielder. Virginia married William J "Red" Greer in 1940. They had two children, William James Greer, Jr. and Carol Greer Shaver. While living in El Dorado, she and her family were members of the Immanuel Baptist Church. After her husband's death in 1967, she married Edward Bruce Smith. They moved to Garland, Texas where she lived for a number of years until he passed away. They were active members of the Jupiter Road Baptist Church. Virginia is preceded in death by her parents, her son and by her brothers Aubrey Fielder, Noel Fielder, Gascal Fielder, and her sisters Fern Owens and Vesta Selman. She is survived by her daughter, Carol Greer Shaver, of Monroe, LA, and a sister Mary Herring of Orlando, Fl. Other surviving relatives include: granddaughters Debbie Greer Ryan of Haynesville, LA, Terri Elaine (Randy) McElroy of Sachse, TX and grandsons William Paul (Angela) Greer of Junction City, AR, Tony (Shannon) Wood of El Dorado, AR. and 7 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Graveside services will be at Noon, Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at Arlington Memorial Park with the Rev. Paula Claire Hall officiating. The family will receive friends from10:00 am until service time at Young's Funeral Directors, 508 Champagnolle Road, El Dorado, AR. 71730 In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to River Cities Humane Society for Cats, 5302 DeSiard St, Monroe, LA 71203. The family extends a special thanks to The Oaks and Hospice Compassus for their care of Virginia Smith. An online registry is available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com Young's Funeral Directors El Dorado, AR Published in The News Star on September 24, 2013

Allen Douglas, 85 MARION – Allen Douglas, a retired truck driver, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Ivory Chapel Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Mount Union Baptist Church, Marion. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery, Marion, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Howard B. Hennen, 88 Howard Benson Hennen, retired owner of a heating and air conditioning business, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery.

Ernestine Holland, 64 RAYVILLE – Ernestine Holland, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Union Valley Baptist Church, Baskin. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Tuesday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Billy Johnson, 68 RUSTON – Billy Johnson, a motor transport worker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in VA Cemetery, Shreveport, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Mary Johnson, 82 RAYVILLE – Mary Johnson, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hope Estate Cemetery, Wisner.

Jeremiah King, 78 BASTROP – Jeremiah King died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Cherry Hill No. 2 Baptist Church, Galion. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Irene Martin, 74 CALHOUN – Irene Martin, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at The Apostolic Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, intersection of U.S. 80 and Avant Road, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Kilpatrick’s Serenity Gardens, West Monroe.

Donnie Randle, 44 BASTROP – Donnie Randle died Wednesday. Services are noon Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop.

Barbara A. Richardson, 74 Barbara Ann “Bobbie” Cole Richardson of West Monroe, a sitter, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 9 a.m. Tuesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Red Wing Cemetery, near Oak Grove.

Rev. Oliver O. Self, 86 WINNSBORO – The Rev. Oliver Ovis Self, a retired gospel minister, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at First United Pentecostal Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Unity Cemetery, Darnell, under the direction of Young’s Funeral Home.

Gwendolyn G. Sims, 62 Gwendolyn Gail Sims of Monroe, a machine operator at Delta Packaging, died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at McCormick Cemetery, West Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Steven Ward, 41 Steven Ward of West Monroe, a chef, died Friday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Bessie Watson, 87 WISNER – Bessie Watson, a retired cafeteria worker, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Previously Acknowledged Barkley, David U.: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Mount Ararat Baptist Church, Downsville. Cunningham, Charles: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe. Nielsen, Shirley H.: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Regan, Dorothy Dunn: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Russell Jr., Samuel Clinton : 10 a.m. Tuesday, Mount Ararat Baptist Church. Upton, Kenneth D.: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Newton Baptist Church, near Delhi.

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

William "Bill" Dampier Funeral services for William "Bill" Dampier, 58, of Monroe, LA will be held 10:00 AM, Thursday, September 26, 2013 at the First Baptist Church in Rayville with Dr. Eddie Wren and Clay Jordan officiating. Burial will follow in the Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Bill was born April 9, 1955 in Rayville, LA and passed away Saturday, September 21, 2013 in Monroe, LA Bill is preceded in death by his father, Jake Dampier; nephew, Jay Mercer; and his grandparents, Gus and Arlene Roberts and William and Vera Dampier. Survivors include his sons, Bill Dampier and wife, Kerry of Houston, TX and Adam Dampier of West Monroe; granddaughter, Byntlee Dampier of West Monroe; mother, Margie Dampier of Rayville; sisters, Carolyn Mercer and husband, Claude of Rayville, Marilyn Herrington and husband, Robert of Rayville, Karen Sheets and husband, Randy of Point Comfort, TX, and Barbara Guynes of Rayville; special brother and sister, Clay and Linda Jordan of Monroe; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Clay Jordan, Jimmy Machnik, Philip Dampier, Kent Perry, Bobby Urban, Jerry Kelly, Glen Killian, and Robert Earl Herrington. Honorary pallbearers are Monroe Mitchell, Charles Jackson, Robert McBroom, Bob Parks, and Rick Owens. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Heart Association , http://honor.americanheart.org/site/TR?pxfid=261101&fr_id=1030&pg=fund&et=mmG-fZw-E95Qtd8hTMpZ9Q&s_tafId=1061. Visitation is 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Wednesday at the First Baptist Church, Rayville, LA. Condolences may be left at brownholleyfuneralhomes.com. Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA. Published in The News Star on September 25, 2013

William "Bill" Roy Landry William "Bill" Roy Landry, 63, of Pasadena, TX passed away Saturday, September 21, 2013. Bill was born in Mobile, AL on November 2, 1949 to Paul and Catherine Landry. He is preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his brothers, Paul P. Landry, Jr. of Houston and Richard James Landry & wife, Duska of Noblesville, IN; nieces, Jamie Marie Landry, Catherine Renise Woodrum & husband, Glen and grandnephew, Eason Woodrum. Bill was a human resources director for Wal-Mart for many years until his retirement. He travelled extensively in his business and had many dear friends and work associates. He was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. A Memorial Service celebrating Bill's life will be held 10:00 A.M. Saturday, September 28, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Al Merz officiating. Online Registry / Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 25, 2013

Rickie L. Brown Sr., 64 RAYVILLE – Rickie L. Brown Sr., a truck driver, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

Joe Chao, 71 Joe Chao of Monroe, retired owner of China Doll Restaurant, died Sunday. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Drew C. Clary, 80 JONESBORO – Drew Charles Clary, a carpenter, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hodge Cemetery, Hodge.

George S. Earls, 75 RAYVILLE – George S. Earls died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

William P. Lowery, 68 William Purvis Lowery of Monroe, a construction laborer, died Monday. A private memorial service will be held at a later date under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Irene Martin, 74 CALHOUN – Irene Martin, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at The Apostolic Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, corner of U.S. 80 and Avant Road, West Monroe. Burial will be in Kilpatrick’s Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Katie M. Mobley, 96 BASTROP – Katie McClary Mobley, formerly of Columbia, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Cross Roads Cemetery, Grayson.

Mary E. Thomas, 92 GRAMBLING – Mary E. Thomas, a retired food service worker at Louisiana Tech University, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Grambling. Family hour is 7-8 p.m. Wednesday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Grambling Memorial Gardens.

Glenn E. VanCoevering, 73 BASTROP – Glenn Edgar VanCoevering, a retired engineer with International Paper Company, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Previously Acknowledged Douglas, Allen: 11 a.m. Saturday, Ivory Chapel Baptist Church, Bastrop. Holland, Ernestine: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Union Valley Baptist Church, Baskin. Johnson, Billy: 11 a.m. Friday, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Ruston. Johnson, Mary: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Wisner. King, Jeremiah: 1 p.m. Saturday, Cherry Hill No. 2 Baptist Church, Galion. Randle, Donnie: noon Friday, Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Self, The Rev. Oliver Ovis: 10 a.m. Wednesday, First United Pentecostal Church, Winnsboro. Ward, Steven: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Watson, Bessie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Wisner.

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

William "Bill" Roy Landry William "Bill" Roy Landry, 63, of Pasadena, TX passed away Saturday, September 21, 2013. Bill was born in Mobile, AL on November 2, 1949 to Paul and Catherine Landry. He is preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his brothers, Paul P. Landry, Jr. of Houston and Richard James Landry & wife, Duska of Noblesville, IN; nieces, Jamie Marie Landry, Catherine Renise Woodrum & husband, Glen and grandnephew, Eason Woodrum. Bill was a human resources director for Wal-Mart for many years until his retirement. He travelled extensively in his business and had many dear friends and work associates. He was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. A Memorial Service celebrating Bill's life will be held 10:00 A.M. Saturday, September 28, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Al Merz officiating. Online Registry / Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 25, 2013

YONG SAN "JOE" CHAO Yong San "Joe" Chao of Monroe, Louisiana passed away on Friday, September 20, 2013, in an automobile accident. He was 71. Joe was born on October 6, 1941 in Taichung, Taiwan, the third of eight children. He attended National Taiwan University for his undergraduate work, and came to the US in 1968 to attend Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin, earning a master's degree in chemical engineering. Joe moved to Monroe in 1970, where he immediately fell in love with our Sportsman's Paradise - so in love, in fact, that it was the first and only place he interviewed. Joe assimilated quickly, learning to hunt and becoming an avid and accomplished fisherman. Joe worked at Olinkraft, now known as Georgia-Pacific, in the research and development department for ten years before leaving to co-open the China Doll Restaurant with his wife Lynn, which they owned for sixteen years. He also owned an import company for fifteen years before retiring to play many rounds of golf at Calvert Crossing. We would be remiss not to mention that he earned three - THREE, count 'em - holes in one. Joe married his beautiful wife Lynn in 1967, and they lived happily together for 46 years. Joe and Lynn had three sons together: Leon, 43; Vince, 39; and Joey, 31. Joe enjoyed such activities as golf, fishing, travel, drinking Heineken, and climbing trees to cut limbs off of other trees. He was adamant about doing all home-related handiwork himself - something his wife was not the biggest fan of - and once nearly lost a toe in a terrible lawn mower mishap. Joe was a kind, generous, wonderful man, and will be tremendously missed. In lieu of a funeral, the family will be holding a visitation from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, on Thursday, September 26, 2013. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 26, 2013

Joyce Spillers Daily Memorial services for Joyce Spillers Daily, 86, of Chatham will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, September 27, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Deanna Corbett will officiate. Mrs. Daily was born February 13, 1927 in Eros, LA and passed away September 25, 2013. She loved her family and loved cooking for them. Mrs. Daily enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and her pets. She was preceded in death by her parents, A. L. Spillers and Ella Wiggins Spillers, brothers and sister V. O. Spillers, Vondelay S. Young, Albert L. Spillers, Jr., a son, Kenneth Wayne Daily and great-grandson, Forest M. Prediletto. Mrs. Daily is survived by her husband, of 63 years, Charles R. Daily, daughters, Vicki D. Tidwell (Glen), Pat D. Thornton (Michael), son, Charles Robert Daily (Pam), 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, sister, Louise S. Bailey, numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Friday 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 September 26, 2013

Katie McClary Mobley Katie McClary Mobley, 96 of Bastrop, LA, formerly a lifelong resident of Caldwell Parish, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2013, at Morehouse Hospital, Bastrop, LA. Born on August 24, 1917 in Grayson, LA. She was the daughter of Morgan and Loula Hester McClary. She married Wade W. Mobley in 1941. They had two daughters, Gloria Mobley Guillory and Karen Mobley Stuart Vining. They resided in Alexandria, LA for most of their marriage and she was a member of the First Baptist Church in Alexandria. She returned to reside in Caldwell Parish in 1962 where she remained for many years. She attended Cross Roads Baptist Church in Grayson, LA. Katie is preceded in death by her grandson, Gary Wayne Guillory, great-granddaughter Katelyn Elizabeth Guillory, Brothers; Wiley Nathan McClary and wife Lillian, Calvin Snouden McClary and wife Idell, Cecil F. McClary and wife Kay, Mogin Fluitt McClary, Edward Lawrence McClary and wife Betty and Robert Lee and Roberta Pearl McClary who both passed away before the age of two. She is survived by her daughters, Karen Stuart Vining of Monroe, LA, Gloria Guillory and husband Bobbie E. Guillory of Harvey, LA . Grandchildren; Robert and Loretta Guillory, Michael and Kelly Guillory, Heike Guillory, Leslie Witcher, Connie Stuart, Tammy and Bill Shaw, Bryan Vining, Randy and Kelly Vining, Megan and Damian Ortolano, 19 great grandchildren. Nieces and Nephews and well as great nieces and nephews, many friends and relatives. Pallbearers will be Jerry Mobley, Waymon McClary, Russell McClary, Wiley McClary, Eugene Dunn and Gary Stuart. Honorary pallbearers are Shelby McManus and Johnny Hester. Services will be held at Riser and Son Funeral Home in Columbia, LA, visitation will be held Thursday, September 26, 2013 from 5:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M., funeral service will be held in the chapel at Riser & Son on Friday, September 27, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. Reverend Tommy Nelson will be officiating. A special thanks to LeGrande Nursing Home in Bastrop, LA, their owners and staff not only took excellent care of our mother but also treated her with affection and dignity. Their extra curricular and well planned activities gave mother a full and enjoyable life. We will forever be in your debt. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on September 26, 2013

Rita Manel Traylor Manel was a recent citizen of Natchez, Miss, a city that she loved. Before that she was a longtime resident of Monroe, Louisiana, a community that she loved, and in which she raised her family. Manel passed away on September 24, 2013 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was born September 18, 1954 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Manel was the daughter of Cyril and Therese Meewella of Colombo, Sri Lanka. She graduated from Milagiriya Girls High School, Colombo in 1971. She graduated in 1980 from the Woodlands Training Center for the Montessori Method of Education in Maharagama, Sri Lanka. Locations that Manel lived in and loved were Columbo, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka; London, England; Baton Rouge and Monroe, Louisiana, and Natchez, Mississippi. She was thoroughly and belligerently an American. Manel worked as a Montessori teacher at the Montessori School of Baton Rouge from 1982 - 1986; she ran her own school in Monroe from 1986 - 1989, and worked as a teacher at Grace Episcopal School in Monroe from 1989 to 2011. Manel took an extreme interest in, more than anything: teaching children; then, her animals, growing saltwater coral and fish, and orchids and roses. Manel is survived by her husband and best friend of 32 years, Dwain Traylor; daughter Jenna Nicole Ortego and husband Jeffrey Ortego of Baton Rouge; son Christopher Caleb Traylor of New Orleans; daughter Alexis Louise Traylor of Monroe; and her very adored grandchildren Karleigh, Clark and Dylan Ortego. She is survived by brother Samath Wijesinghe and wife Kusum; brother Upendra Wijesinghe and wife Shanthi; sister Mary and husband Antony Perera; sister Anne Meewella; brother Chrys Meewella and wife Prema; brother-in-law Doug Traylor and wife Sandra; sister-in-law Debbie and husband Stephen Dixon. She is survived by nephews and nieces, including Priyan and Romina Meewella; Hannah Traylor; Dave Marley and Nicholas Dixon; and Sriyan and Ruwani Perera. Manel was preceded in death by her parents. Pallbearers will be Nicholas Dixon, Dave Marley Dixon, Caleb Traylor, Doug Traylor, Stephen Dixon and Priyan Meewella. Visitation is noon Friday September 27 with the funeral service to follow at 2 PM, at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816. Eddie White of the South Baton Rouge Church of Christ will conduct the service. Donations in Manel's memory may be sent to the Preschool Program at Grace Episcopal School at 1400 North Fourth Street, Monroe, 71201. Please visit www.resthavenbatonrouge.com to sign the online guestbook. Resthaven Funeral Home Baton Rouge, LA Published in The News Star on September 26, 2013

Benjamin Arthur (B. A.) Walker Benjamin Arthur (B. A.) Walker, 85, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2013, in El Dorado, KS. B.A. was born in Hazelhurst, Georgia on September 28, 1927, the son of Benjamin A. and Ammie Le Vada (Hartley) Walker. Prior to his move to Leon, KS, B.A. had lived in Monroe for the past 59 years. His work in retail spanned his adult life, from owner of People's Clothing Store until its closing, and as a sales associate at Dillards until retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Ammie Walker; his brothers, Milton, Clay, Leroy, and sister Florence; Marjorie (Hartley, Walker) Hearn, his first wife and the mother of his three children; Frances H. Walker, his wife of 59 years, and Benjamin A. Walker III, his oldest son. Mr. Walker is survived by his brother Bruce from Louisiana, his sister Alda Crance from California, son Wally Walker from Oklahoma and Jeannie Parscal of Kansas; 5 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. Memorials can be sent to the Baptist Children's Home, PO Box 4196, Monroe, LA. 71211. A Service of Remembrance will be held in Monroe, LA at a future date, and interment will be in Monroe. Kirby-Morris Funeral Home is helping with arrangements. Condolences to www.kirbymorrisfuneralhome.com. Kirby-Morris Funeral Home El Dorado, KS Published in The News Star on September 26, 2013

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

Hazie Lynette King was born March 15, 1961 and left this earth September 26, 2013. Lynette loved spending time with family and friends. Her favorite pastimes were hunting, fishing and telling jokes to make everyone laugh. She is preceded in death by her mother Juanita Maxine King, father Sidney "Buck" King, brother Larry King, niece Kelly Hearne and the love of her life Scott Jordan. She leaves behind her son Landin Palomo, brothers Gary King, Jerry King and Charles Cunningham. Also a host of uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews. Gone but Never Forgotten. Memorial service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, September 28, 2013 at Living Way Church in Bawcomville, La. Online guest book www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 27, 2013

"Miss Belle" was born Anna Belle Jackson, Sept 9, 1921, in DeQueen, AR. She graduated from Greenwood High School, LA and was married to the late Lindsey Patterson for 62 years until his death in 2003. She lived in Sterlington for 68 years, until she moved to her son's home in New Orleans this year where she died at age 92. She was the personnel secretary at CSC/AMC until she retired. She was a long-time member of Paron Baptist Church in Sterlington. She is survived by one brother, Don Jackson (spouse Lynn) of Panola, TX; one son, James Patterson (spouse Kelcy) of New Orleans; two grandchildren, Katy Patterson (spouse Mario Zervigon) and Daniel Patterson (spouse Melissa) of New Orleans; three great grandchildren, Ana Zervigon, Eli Zervigon, and Zoey Patterson; and many nephews, nieces, great nephews, and great nieces. A memorial service is set for 2:00 PM, Sat, Sept 28, at Paron Baptist Church, Hwy 2, Sterlington, LA. Published in The News Star on September 27, 2013

Helen Louise Stanley Funeral services for Helen Louise Stanley, 82, of Bastrop, will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 28, 2013, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville, LA, with Bro. Joey Kennedy officiating. Interment will follow at McKnight Cemetery. Mrs. Stanley died Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at her residence. Preceded in death by her parents, James Nathan and Ella Thomas; granddaughter, Kristen Morgan; and grandson, Perry Stanfield. Survivors include her sons, James Underwood and wife Billie, Jerry Atkins and wife Melissa, Robert Stanley and wife Gloria, and Tony Stanley and wife Mary; daughter, Sarah Tharp and husband Billy; eleven grandchildren, twenty-five great grandchildren; brother, Earl Thomas; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Justin Morgan, Brook Morgan, Michael Underwood, Lonnie Polk, Nathan Stanley, and Jason Stanley. Honorary pallbearers will be Brian Stanley and Eric Silk. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on September 27, 2013

Gregory L. West Funeral services for Gregory L. West 50 of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, September 28, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Cliff Spikes will officiate. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Greg was born June 2, 1963 in Bastrop, LA and passed away September 25, 2013 in West Monroe. He worked in the construction industry. Greg is survived by his parents, Gerald and Shirley West, daughter, Rhiana West, brother, Keith West and wife Deborah, sisters, Dina Shields and husband Jackie and Donna West. Pallbearers will be Jimmie Spikes, Steve McCallum, Kenny McCallum and Keith West. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 27, 2013

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Jackie Adams, 90 MISSOURI CITY, Texas – Jackie Adams, a homemaker formerly of Columbia, died Satuirday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Marjorie Bell, 92 Marjorie Louise Koller Bell of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

John Burton, 79 LAKE PROVIDENCE – John Henry “Hot Shot” Burton, a newspaper deliverer, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Northside Church of Christ. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Leoma Hoke, 74 COLUMBIA – Leoma Busby Hoke, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Edna McDonald, 83 Edna Earl Sanderson McDonald of Monroe, formerly of Preston, Miss., died Friday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Monday at Coye Assembly of God Church in Preston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at McClain-Hays Funeral Home, Philadelphia, Miss.

O. K Nelson Jr., 72 SONDHEIMER – O. K Nelson Jr. died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Ouita Odom, 92 BERNICE – Ouita Puckett Odom died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Sharon Baptist Church, Dubach. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Homer.

Cloye Watson, 86 CHATHAM – Cloye Faye Watson, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church. Visitation is 5 p.m. Sunday at the home of Kerry Beam. Burial will be in Concord Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Previously Acknowledged Hayter, Betty Jo Stewart Hughes: 2 p.m. Monday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Pang, Fook Chong: 2 p.m. Sunday, Chinese Cemetery, Greenville, Miss. Roberts, Dr. William D. “Sonny”: 2 p.m. Sunday, Crestview Baptist Church, Farmerville. Washington, Gloria H.: 11 a.m. Monday, New St. John Baptist Church, Baton Rouge.

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

Elizabeth Berry passed away surrounded by her loving family and friends on Saturday, September 28, 2013 in Monroe, LA. A visitation will be held from 11:00A.M. until 1:00P.M. on Monday, September 30, 2013 at Beth's home, 2015 Pargoud Boulevard in Monroe. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at First United Methodist Church in St. Joseph, LA with burial immediately following at the Newellton Legion Memorial Cemetery in Newellton, LA. The family is honored to have Mr. Patrick Williams, a close family friend, conduct the services, assisted by Rev. Peggy Foreman. Services are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes, Monroe, LA. Beth was born on February 27, 1956, to Burton Oliver and Billie Jo Sadler Berry. She graduated from Tensas Academy, Louisiana State University, LSU School of Dentistry, and the Art Institute of Houston, TX. Following a 20 year career as a dental hygienist, Beth pursued her dream and obtained her ASID certification as an Interior Designer. She moved to Monroe, Louisiana, in 1999 where she was recognized for her outstanding design talent. Beth was an avid LSU Tiger football fan and a devoted friend. She was preceded in death by her father, Burton Oliver Berry. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Billie Jo Sadler Berry of Monroe; her sister, Jan Berry Burnside and her husband, Frank R. Burnside, Jr. of Newellton, LA; her niece, Berry Jane Burnside of Baton Rouge, LA; and her nephew, Rob Burnside and his wife, Vaughn of Newellton, LA; and her beloved cat, Kitty Boo. Serving as pallbearers will be Joey Haddad, Dr. Howard John, James Murphy, Gary Graham, Tommy Zentner, Jay Hardwick and Brooks Watson, all of Monroe and Rob Lancaster of Abita Springs. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. George Pope of Orlando, FL, Buddy Hendrix of St. Joseph, Dr. Mike Barraza of Monroe and Mack Lancaster of Oak Grove. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from September 29 to September 30, 2013

Funeral services for Louise Brothers Curry age 87, of Farmerville, LA will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2013, at 10:00 A.M. at Culbertson Baptist Church in Farmerville, LA. Officiating will be Bro. Scott Jennings assisted by Bro. Jeff May. Interment will follow in Culbertson Cemetery in Farmerville, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville. Mrs. Louise loved God and her family very much she went home to heaven on September 28, 2013. She was a member of Culbertson Baptist Church and loved her church family dearly! She and Mr. Marion had hundreds of friends all over the country that they met while moving to different places with his work. She is preceded in death by her Parents, Andrew Brothers and Tennie Pierce Brothers, Husband of fifty nine years Marion Curry. Son, Gary Curry, and Grandchildren, Tommy Curry and Wendy Ford. Survivors are Children, Andy Curry and wife Brenda of Farmerville, LA; Cindy Pelton and husband Randy of Haughton, LA; and James Curry of Benton, AR; five Grandchildren, and ten Great-Grandchildren; Sisters, Barbara Bennett of West Monroe, LA; Bonnie Tibbetts of Baton Rouge, LA; Brothers, Bill Brothers of Haughton, LA; Lonnie Brothers of Farmerville, LA; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be: Bobby Bennett, Buddy Bennett, Billy Brothers, Junior Curry, Douglas Brothers, and Milton Taylor. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Steve Johnson, Sonny Lane Bennett. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Culbertson 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 September 29, 2013

Joanne Rae Gale McLean was born January 8, 1931 in Mansfield, Ohio. She died September 27, 2013 at the age of 82. She attended San Jose State University where she met her husband Raymond Oliver McLean. Joanne was passionate about gardening and cooking and was a talented florist. She worked for the U.S. Army Corp of Engineering and traveled the world on assignment, living in Germany, Israel, and Saudi Arabia. Joanne is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond Howard and Gladys (Wilson) Gale; and her son, Douglas Edward McLean. She is survived by her daughters, Judge Sandra Lynn McLean of Chico, CA, and Sue Nicholson and husband Tom of Monroe, LA; son, Mitchell Scott McLean of Sacramento, CA; and her daughter-in-law, Melinda McLean of Lincoln, CA. She had 6 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great granddaughter. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the St. Francis Medical Center Foundation, St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Monroe, or the Arthritis Foundation . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 29, 2013

C. David Reeves Funeral services for C. David Reeves, 75, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, September 30, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Tom Lowe officiating. Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. Mr. Reeves was born on March 30, 1938 in Montgomery, LA, and passed away on September 27, 2013 in West Monroe, LA. He was a member of Christ Church in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Reeves was an avid gun collector, coin collector and was a Cowboy at Heart. David Reeves could be described as tenacious, persistent, relentless and, well, loud! But his family would say that all those words also describe how he loved--loud, expressively, tenaciously and relentlessly. His heart was so big and full of life and spirit, no wonder it was the first part of him to wear out. But his spirit was strong to the last moment. His joyful, positive personality never weakened or wavered. He will be so sorely missed, but oh how he is lighting up heaven now. Survivors include his wife, Sandy Reeves; son, Dave Reeves and wife, Ann; daughters, Trish Nadler and husband, Chris and Krista Harris and husband, Richard; grandchildren, Anna Claire Nadler, Jacob Nadler, Spc. Christian Carroll and Jennifer Bearden and husband, Bryan; brothers, Jack Reeves and wife, Gloria, Kenneth Reeves and wife, Sue and Don Reeves and wife, Joan; sister, Deveda Benoit-Roberts and husband, Lanny; special brother-in-law, Larry Haley and wife, Joann, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Chancy Reeves, Richard Perot, Jimmie Smith, Anthony Roberts, Josh Roberts and Truiett Reeves. Honorary pallbearers will be Bud Womack, Luther Chadwick, Darrell Reeves, Joe Shaw, Jeff Burge, Tony Burge, Todd Haley and Keith Erdman. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Sunday, September 29, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the Christ Church Building Fund. Online Registry / Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on September 29, 2013

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