Obituaries
Listings from The News-Star in Monroe, Louisiana by SueLynn Sandifer
beginning
Wednesday, November 5, 1997.
Beginning November 22, 1997 the News-Star began sending the death
notices via email and I will be changing them to html and putting
them on this site. Much thanks to Buster Wolfe, Kathy Spurlock
(Editor) and the News-Star for participating in this project.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Andrews, Robert Curtis: 2 p.m. today, Farmerville United Methodist
Church, Farmerville.
Bennett, Carl Wayne: 3 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak
Grove
Griffin, Patricia: 1:30 p.m. today, Lake Providence High School
Auditorium, Lake Providence
Norman, George D.: 3 p.m. today, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston.
Thompson, Laura: 2 p.m. today, New Light Baptist Church, Lake
Providence.
James William 'Bill' Anderson, 68
JACKSON, Miss. - James William 'Bill' Anderson, a building supply
employee, died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Monday
at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Golden
Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Loyd Lavelle Barton, 86
WINNSBORO - Loyd Lavelle Barton, a farmer, died Friday. The funeral
is 2 p.m. today at Calvary Baptist Church, near Mangham. Visitation
is 8 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Ford
Field Cemetery, near Mangham, under the direction of Riser First
National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Eloise Cann, 90
Eloise Cann of Monroe, a retired teacher and principal with Monroe
City Schools, died Friday. The funeral is 4 p.m. today at Mulhearn
Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at
Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.
Marvin J. McFall, 64
RIDGECREST - Marvin J. McFall, a retired carpenter and welder,
died Friday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Tuesday at Ridgecrest Baptist
Church, Ridgecrest. Visitation begins at 5 p.m. Monday at the
church. Burial is at Stewart Cemetery, Bogue Chitto, Miss., under
the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
James Michael Oxley, 53
JONESVILLE - James Michael Oxley, a Vietnam veteran, died Thursday.
The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church,
Jonesville. Burial is at Heard Cemetery, Manifest, under the direction
of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.
Irene Reid, 96
Irene Reid of Monroe, a retired advertising manager with The News-Star,
died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Parkview Baptist
Church, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery,
Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington
Road, Monroe.
Theo and Theodore are twins.
Theo Slack, infant
RAYVILLE - Theo Slack, infant son of Sharon Slack and Theodore
J. Edwards, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete
under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Theodore Jerome Slack, infant
RAYVILLE - Theodore Jerome Slack, infant son of Sharon Slack and
Theodore J. Edwards, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete
under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
James A. Steelman, 72
James A. Steelman of West Monroe, a retired Riverwood International
employee, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under
the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Joseph A. Zagone, 81
Joseph A. Zagone of Monroe, a retired owner of Ace Hardware, died
Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic
Church, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery,
Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington
Road, Monroe.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Anderson, James William 'Bill': 10 a.m. today, Christ Church Cemetery,
Bastrop,
McFall, Marvin J.: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Ridgecrest Baptist Church,
Ridgecrest.
Oxley, James Michael: 10 a.m. today, First United Methodist Church,
Jonesville.
Dorothy Covington, 54
Dorothy Covington of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral
arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral
Home, West Monroe.
Lillie Grace Smith Fowler, 84
Lillie Grace Smith Fowler of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday.
The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel
on Lamy Lane, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time
at the funeral home. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Ulysess Holley, 78
OAK GROVE - Ulysess Holley, a paper mill worker, died Saturday.
The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Beulah Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Burial is at Red Wing Cemetery, Oak Grove, under the direction
of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Loyce B. Kenney, 70
WISNER - Loyce B. Kenney, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral
is 10 a.m. Tuesday at First United Pentecostal Church, Ferriday.
Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial is at Oakley
Cemetery, near Gilbert, under the direction of Community Memorial
Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Oliver L. Martin, 83
Oliver L. Martin of West Monroe, a retired production operator
for Gulf Oil, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete
under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Morris Leon Nielsen, 77
WINNSBORO - Morris Leon Nielsen, a retired ANR Pipeline employee,
died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction
of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Willie Cecil 'Bill' Robinson, 82
GRAYSON - Willie Cecil 'Bill' Robinson, a retired Southern Natural
Gas employee and World War II veteran, died Saturday. The funeral
is 5:30 p.m. today at Grayson United Methodist Church, Grayson.
Visitation is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia,
and 4:30 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Welcome
Home Cemetery, Grayson.
Jimmie Lee Sain Sr., 86
Jimmie Lee Sain Sr. of Monroe, a retired police officer, died
Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction
of Forest Hill Midtown Funeral Home, Memphis, Tenn.
John M. Spann, 81
WISNER - John M. Spann, a retired salesman for an oil company,
died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at United Methodist
Church, Wisner. Burial is at Holly Grove Cemetery, Wisner, under
the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
McFall, Marvin J.: 10 a.m. today, Ridgecrest Baptist Church, Ridgecrest.
Kenney, Loyce B.: 10 a.m. today, First United Pentecostal Church,
Ferriday.
Raymond 'Ray' Abercrombie, 55
BERNICE - Raymond "Ray" Abercrombie, a retired pipeliner,
died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Evergreen Baptist
Church, Bernice. Burial is at Evergreen Cemetery under the direction
of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Atkins Banks, 67
FERRIDAY - Atkins Banks, a retired city of Ferriday employee,
died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction
of Davis & Jones Mortuary, Ferriday.
Lois Geneva Bramlott, 91
TRANSYLVANIA - Lois Geneva Bramlott, a homemaker, died Saturday.
The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Lake
Providence. Burial is at the Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake
Providence.
Dorothy Jean Covington, 54
Dorothy Covington of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside
services are 4 p.m. today at Shanks Cemetery north of Rayville
under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation
is from noon to 3 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Jody M. Davis, 22disabled
DELHI - Jody M. Davis of Delhi died Sunday. The funeral is 10
a.m. Wednesday at Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Burial is at the Chase Cemetery near Winnsboro. Visitation is
from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
John David Hicks, 23
BOSSIER CITY - John David Hicks, a machine operator, died Sunday.
The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holmesville Baptist Church,
Downsville. Burial will be decided later. Visitation is from 5-8
p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Amelia Ann Jackson, 41disabled
VIDALIA - Amelia Ann Jackson of Vidalia died Sunday. The funeral
is 2 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial is at
Jena Cemetery, Jena.
Henry Moore, 85
CLAYTON - Henry Moore, a retired security officer, died Friday.
The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mark Baptist Church in
Clayton. Burial is at Clayton Garden of Rest Cemetery, Clay, under
the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.
James Alexander Steelman, 72
James Alexander Steelman of West Monroe, a retired Riverwood operator,
died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral
Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery in West
Monroe.
Katie Mae Wright, 91
Katie Mae Wright of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral
arrangements are pending under the direction of Smith Funeral
Home of West Monroe.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Davis, Jody M.: 10 a.m. today, Community Memorial Funeral Home,
Winnsboro
Hicks, John David: 10 a.m. today, Holmesville Baptist Church,
Downsville
Moore, Henry: 1 p.m. today, St. Mark Baptist Church, Clayton
Mattie Lucille Austin, 63
EROS - Mattie Lucille Austin, a proof-reader, died Tuesday. Funeral
arrangements are pending under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral
Home of West Monroe.
Jerline BeDoit, 84
Jerline BeDoit, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are
10 a.m. today at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction
of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.
Jurlean Calhoun, 103
WINNFIELD - Jurlean Calhoun, a homemaker, died July 29. The funeral
is 2 p.m. today at Union Hill Baptist Church, Winnfield. Burial
is at the church cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
today at Winnfield Funeral Home, Winnfield.
Joe Davidson, 57
MARION - Joe Davidson, a retired painter, died Tuesday. The funeral
is 10 a.m. Thursday at Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville.
Burial is at Liberty Hill Cemetery near Farmerville. Visitation
is from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Willie Haynes Sr., 89
Willie Haynes Sr., a truck driver, died Saturday. The funeral
is 11 a.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Burial
is at J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is from 1-7 p.m.
Thursday at the funeral home chapel.
Sherrie Jones Howard, 44
PROVIDENCE - Sherrie Jones Howard, a youth director and artist,
died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Thursday at Providence Worship
Center, Lake Providence. Burial is at Lake Providence City Cemetery,
Lake Providence, under the direction of Cox Funeral Homes Inc.,
Lake Providence.
Gerald Lewis, 53
GIBSLAND - Gerald Lewis, a veteran, died Saturday. The funeral
is noon Thursday at Zion Traveler Baptist Church in Ruston. Burial
is at George Washington Carver Memorial Park Cemetery, Ruston,
under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. today at King's Funeral Home in Ruston.
Oliver Leo Martin, 83
Oliver Leo Martin of West Monroe, a production operator, died
Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Oak Grove Baptist Church,
Eros. Burial is at Oak Grove Cemetery, Eros, under the direction
of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Morris Leon Nielsen, 77
WINNSBORO - Morris Leon Nielsen, a retired Michigan-Wisconsin
Pipeline employee, died Saturday. The funeral is 10:30 a.m. today
at Lone Cedar Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burial is at the Lone
Cedar Cemetery, Winnsboro, under the direction of Riser First
National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Thelbert Page, 76
FARMERVILLE - Thelbert Page, a truck driver, died Saturday. The
funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at Zion Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Burial is at the church cemetery. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m.
today at Union Funeral Home Chapel.
Ethel Potts, 102
Ethel Potts of Monroe, a homemaker, died July 30. The funeral
is noon Saturday at St. Joe Baptist Church near Rhymes. Burial
is at Hall Cemetery, Rhymes, under the direction of Hester Central
State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Marynell Ravencraft, 97
JONESBORO - Marynell Ravencraft, a nurse's aide, died Monday.
The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro.
Burial is at St. Lucy Catholic Cemetery, Hodge.
Maxine Cook Riordan, 74
BROUSSARD - Maxine Cook Riordan, a homemaker, died Monday. The
funeral is 3 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington
Road. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Visitation
is from 10 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home.
James Glen Shows, 76
James Glen Shows of Monroe, an insurance adjuster, died Monday.
The funeral is 11 a.m. today at St. Paul's United Methodist Church
in Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe,
under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.
James L. 'Red' Simpson, 73
SHAW - James L. 'Red' Simpson, a commercial fisherman, died Monday.
The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Burial is at Dewey Cemetery, New Era, under the direction of Young's
Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Jack L. White, 59
BASTROP - Jack L. White, a meat cutter, died Monday. The funeral
is 9 a.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial
is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Davidson, Joe: 10 a.m. today, Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville
Haynes, Willie Sr.: 11 a.m. Friday, Miller Funeral Home chapel,
Monroe
Howard, Sherrie Jones: 10 a.m. today, Providence Worship Center,
Lake Providence
Lewis, Gerald: noon today, Zion Traveler Baptist Church, Ruston
Page, Thelbert: 2 p.m. today, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville
Potts, Ethel: noon Saturday, St. Joe Baptist Church, Rhymes
Riordan, Maxine Cook: 3 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel,
Sterlington Road
White, Jack L.: 9 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop
Mattie Lucille Austin, 63
EROS - Mattie Lucille Austin, a proofreader, died Tuesday. The
funeral is 2 p.m. today at Concord Methodist Church, Chatham.
Burial is at Frantom Chapel Cemetery, Eros, under the direction
of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is from 1-2
p.m. today at the church.
Douglas Boyett, 62
WINNFIELD - Douglas Boyett, a Plum Creek retiree, died Wednesday.
The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at East Winnfield Baptist Church,
Winnfield. Burial is in the garden of Memories Cemetery under
the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Visitation
is from 4-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. until service time
Friday at the funeral home.
Allen C. Gilmore, 80
FORT NECESSITY - Allen C. Gilmore, a retired farmer, died Tuesday.
The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Oak Grove Baptist Church near
Winnsboro. Burial is at Fort Necessity Baptist Church Cemetery,
Fort Necessity, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of
Winnsboro.
Lorene Grafton, 88
BERNICE - Lorene Grafton, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside
services are 10 a.m. today at Pine Grove Cemetery under the direction
of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Marion Glynn Gresham, 64
OLLA - Marion Glynn Gresham, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The
funeral is 2 p.m. today at Midway Baptist Church, Jena. Burial
is at Woodland Cemetery, Jena, under the direction of Hixson Bros.
Inc. of Jena.
Emma Line Harris, 85
MANGHAM - Emma Line Harris, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral
is 1 p.m. Saturday at Shady Grove A.M.C. Church, Mangham. Burial
is at St. Matthews Little Creek Cemetery, Mangham. Visitation
is from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Mildred Hookfin, 66
DALLAS - Mildred Hookfin, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral
is 2 p.m. Saturday at Holly Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Wisner
under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Dorothy C. Johns, 73
JIGGER - Dorothy C. Johns, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral
is 4 p.m. today at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro.
Burial is at Oak Grove Cemetery near Winnsboro.
Mose McDaniel, Sr., 93
OAK GROVE - Mose McDaniel, Sr., a retired construction worker,
died July 30. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Green Grove Baptist
Church in Oak Grove. Burial is at Southside Cemetery in Oak Grove
under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation
is from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the church.
Cornell Winston Moffett, 78
TALLULAH - Cornell Winston Moffett, a retired CocaCola salesman,
died Tuesday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood
Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial is at the Memorial Park Cemetery,
Tallulah.
Virginia Geneva Ogle, 78
PIONEER - Virginia Geneva Ogle, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The
funeral is 3 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove.
Burial is at Reeks Cemetery in Oak Grove.
Rose Ruttenberg, 93
Rose Ruttenberg of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral
arrangements are pending under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral
Home on Sterlington Road.
Ann S. Rigsby, 65
NEW ORLEANS - Ann S. Rigsby, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral
is 10 a.m. today at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro.
Burial is at the Greer Cemetery near Rayville.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Boyett, Douglas: 2 p.m. today, East Winnfield Baptist Church,
Winnfield
Harris, Emma Line: 1 p.m. Saturday, Shady Grove A.M.C. Church,
Mangham
Haynes, Willie Sr.: 11 a.m. today, Miller Funeral Home chapel,
Monroe
Hookfin, Mildred: 2 p.m. Saturday, Holly Grove Baptist Church
Cemetery, Wisner
McDaniels, Mose Sr.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Green Grove Baptist Church,
Oak Grove
Potts, Ethel: noon Saturday, St. Joe Baptist Church, Rhymes
Ira Bradley Sr., 84
RAYVILLE - Ira Bradley Sr., an auto mechanic, died Tuesday. The
funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville.
Burial is at Poplar Chapel, Rayville. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m.
today at Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Annie L. Brewster, 96
RUSTON - Annie L. Brewster, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral
arrangements are pending under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral
Home of Ruston.
Otis Calico, 98
RAYVILLE - Otis Calico, a retired farmer, died July 31. The funeral
is 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church, Girard. Burial
is at the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral
Home, Monroe.
Malcolm DeCelle Sr., 76
Malcolm DeCelle Sr., a salesman, died Tuesday. The funeral is
2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road.
Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Willie Durden, 63
TALLULAH - Willie Durden, a retired millworker, died July 31.
The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the Mount Abram Missionary Baptist
Church, Mound. Burial is at the new Oakwood Cemetery, Fortune
Fork. Visitation is from noon until 7 p.m. today at Funerals by
McFarland, Tallulah.
Grady Farrar, 86
LILLIE - Grady Farrar, a dispatcher, died Wednesday. The funeral
is 10 a.m. today at Union Grove Baptist Church, Lillie. Burial
is at Union Grove Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral
Home, Bernice.
Warren Frazier Sr., 80
RUSTON - Warren Frazier Sr., a construction worker, died Thursday.
The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at the Cook Baptist Church. Burial
is at the Cook Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral
Home, Ruston.
Howard Louis Garrett, 69
BASTROP - Howard Louis Garrett, an operator, died July 39. The
funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at the St. Mary C.M.E. Temple, Bastrop.
Burial is at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Oak Ridge. Visitation is from
6-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Kenny R. Gilmore, 40
Kenny R. Gilmore, a nurse's aide, died Tuesday. The funeral is
11 a.m. Saturday at New Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial
is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Visitation is from 6-7
p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel in Monroe.
Harrison Hollis, 54
Harrison Hollis, a bricklayer, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m.
Saturday at New St. James Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is
at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Visitation is from 7-8 p.m.
today at Richardson Funeral Home chapel in Monroe.
Clarence Walton Mobley, 97
JENA - Clarence Walton Mobley, a farmer, died Tuesday. The funeral
is 2 p.m. today at Hixson Bros. Inc. chapel, Jena. Burial is at
Oak Grove Cemetery, Bentley.
Orlena M. Alford Woodard, 87
DELHI - Orlena M. Alford Woodard, a homemaker, died Wednesday.
The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi.
Burial is at the Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi, under the direction
of Cox Funeral homes Inc., Delhi.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Bradley, Ira Sr.: 2 p.m. today, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville
Calico, Otis: 11 a.m. today, St. Paul Baptist Church, Girard
Durden, Willie: 1 p.m. today, Mount Abram Missionary Baptist Church,
Mound
Frazier, Warren Sr.: 10 a.m. today, Cook Baptist Church
Garrett, Howard Louis: 2 p.m. today, St. Mary C.M.E. Temple, Bastrop
Gilmore, Kenny R.: 11 a.m. today, New Antioch Baptist Church,
Monroe
Harris, Emma Line: 1 p.m. today, Shady Grove A.M.C., Mangham
Hollis, Harrison: 2 p.m. today, New St. James Baptist Church,
Monroe
Hookfin, Mildred: 2 p.m. today, Holly Grove Baptist Church Cemetery,
Wisner
McDaniels, Mose Sr.: 2 p.m. today, Green Grove Baptist Church,
Oak Grove
Potts, Ethel: noon today, St. Joe Baptist Church, Rhymes
Edna Loraine Beatty, 94
RUSTON- Edna Loraine Beatty, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral
is 4 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Visitation
is 10 a.m. to noon at the funeral home. Burial is at Wesley Chapel,
Ruston.
Annie L. Brewster, 96
RUSTON - Annie L. Brewster, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral
is 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Visitation
is 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at New Hope
Cemetery, Choudrant.
Jerome I. Braud, 86
Jerome I. Braud of Monroe, a retired insurance salesman, died
Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction
of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
S.T. Chambliss, 91
LAKE PROVIDENCE - S.T. Chambliss, a homemaker, died Wednesday.
The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Northstar Baptist Church, Lake
Providence. Burial is at Southside Cemetery, Oak Grove, under
the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Clyde Cheeks, 79
CALHOUN - Clyde Cheeks, an electrical contractor, died Thursday.
The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel,
West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral
home. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun.
Rev. Troy H. Cockerham, 71
OLLA - The Rev. Troy H. Cockerham, a pastor at Standard Baptist
Church, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Standard
Baptist Church, Olla. Visitation is 10 a.m. today until service
time at the church. Burial is at Roberts Cemetery, Kelly, under
the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.
Howard C. Davis, 81
RUSTON - Howard C. Davis, a retired postal worker, died Thursday.
The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral
Home, Ruston. Burial is at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Ruston.
Samantha M. Dickey, 20
Samantha M. Dickey of West Monroe, a student at Northeast Louisiana
University, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at First
Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 5 to 9 p.m. today at
Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Stella Evelyn Alpe Grassi, 91
LAKE VILLAGE, Ark. - Stella Evelyn Alpe Grassi, a homemaker, died
Thursday. The funeral is 10:30 a.m. today at Our Lady of the Lake
Catholic Church, Lake Village. Burial is at St. Mary Cemetery,
Lake Village, under the direction of Steele Funeral Home, Lake
Village.
Sherrill Nielsen, 60
RAYVILLE - Sherrill Nielsen, a retired beautician, died Friday.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley
Funeral Home, Rayville.
Louis B. Swafford, 58
WINNFIELD - Louis B. Swafford, a log truck driver, died Wednesday.
The funeral is 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Winnfield Funeral Home chapel,
Winnfield. Visitation is 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial is at Cedar Grove
Baptist Church Cemetery, Winnfield.
Joseph D. Warren, 78
TORRANCE, CALIF. - Joseph D. Warren, a retired fire captain, formerly
of Columbia, died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Riser
Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Visitation is 8 a.m. until service
time today at the funeral home. Burial is at Fellowship Cemetery,
Columbia.
Myrtle Willness, 78
HOUSTON - Myrtle Willness, a homemaker, formerly of Monroe, died
Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Little Flower of Jesus
Catholic Church, Monroe. Visitation is 7 to 8 p.m. today at Hester
Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at J.S. Clark
Cemetery, Monroe.
Joseph Wilson Jr., 78
NEWELLTON - Joseph Wilson Jr., a farmer, died Thursday. The funeral
is 1 p.m. Sunday at Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Newellton.
Visitation is 11 a.m. until service time Sunday at the funeral
home. Burial is at Wyoming Cemetery, Newellton.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Brewster, Annie L.: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel,
Ruston.
Cockerham, The Rev. Troy H.: 2 p.m. today, Standard Baptist Church,
Olla.
Dickey, Samantha M.: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, West
Monroe.
Swafford, Louis B.: 12:30 p.m. today, Winnfield Funeral Home chapel,
Winnfield.
Willness, Myrtle: 2 p.m. today, Little Flower of Jesus Catholic
Church, Monroe.
Wilson, Joseph Jr.: 2 p.m. today, Little Flower of Jesus Catholic
Church, Monroe.
Bonnie Walker Collins, 84
GILBERT - Bonnie Walker Collins, a homemaker, died Saturday. The
funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at Calvary Baptist Church, Gilbert.
Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial
is at Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert, under direction of Riser First
National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Louis Vernon Eppinette, 79
BASTROP - Louis Vernon Eppinette, a railroad agent, died Saturday.
The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at Memorial United Methodist Church.
Burial is at Mer Rouge Cemetery under direction of Cox Funeral
Home, Oak Grove.
Huey P. Lee, 64
BASKIN - Huey P. Lee, a farmer, died Saturday. The funeral is
2 p.m. today at Baskin Baptist Church. Visitation is 8 a.m. to
noon at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro, and
from 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Reagan
Cemetery, Baskin.
Mildred Welch Maxwell, 78
Mildred Marie Welch Maxwell of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday.
The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on
Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
Sherrill Nancy Nielsen, 60
RAYVILLE - Sherrill Nancy Nielsen, a self-employed beautician,
died Friday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Boeuf River Baptist
Church, Rayville. Burial is at Rayville Masonic Cemetery, Rayville,
under direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Aline Sarah Reynolds, 76
DALLAS Aline Sarah Reynolds, a homemaker formerly of Sikes,
died Friday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Friendship Baptist
Church, Sikes. Burial is at the church cemetery, under direction
of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Collins, Bonnie Walker: 10 a.m. today, Calvary Baptist Church,
Gilbert
Eppinette, Louis Vernon: 10 a.m. today, Memorial United Methodist
Church.
Jerome I. Braud, 86
Jerome I. Braud of Monroe, a retired insurance salesman, died
Friday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic
Church, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery,
Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington
Road, Monroe.
Reual C. Dupree Sr., 92
Reual C. Dupree Sr. of Monroe, a grocery store owner, died Sunday.
The funeral is 2 p.m. Tuesday at Rockett-Nettles Funeral Home
chapel, Coushatta. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral
home. Burial is at Martin Cemetery.
Vella Bowlin Saucier Toney, 87
HOLLY RIDGE - Vella Bowlin Saucier Toney, a homemaker, died Sunday.
The funeral is 2 p.m. Tuesday at West New Home Baptist Church,
near Holly Ridge. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at Brown-Holley
Funeral Home chapel, Rayville, and from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m.
until service time Tuesday at the church. Burial is at Mulhearn
Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Eliza Noble Netterville, 61
MANGHAM - Eliza Noble Netterville, a homemaker, died Sunday. The
funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel,
Rayville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Burial is at Gwin Cemetery, Mangham.
Glenn Watkins Pullen, 82
JONESBORO - Glenn Watkins Pullen, a bulldozer contractor, died
Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Tuesday at Edmonds Funeral Home
chapel, Jonesboro. Visitation begins at 3 p.m. today at the funeral
home. Burial is at Siloam Spring Cemetery, Wyatt.
Aline Sarah Reynolds, 76
DALLAS - Aline Sarah Reynolds, a homemaker, formerly of Sikes,
died Friday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Friendship Baptist
Church, Sikes. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction
of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Alyssa Gayle Sepulvado, infant
WINNFIELD - Alyssa Gayle Sepulvado, infant daughter of Sheila
Raila and Allen Sepulvado, died Friday. Graveside services are
10 a.m. today at New Jerusalem Cemetery, Winnfield, under the
direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
John W. Wallace, 69
John W. Wallace of West Monroe, a retired machinist, died Saturday.
The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel,
West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral
home. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Dupree, Reual C. Sr.: 2 p.m. today, Rockett-Nettles Funeral Home
chapel, Coushatta.
Toney, Vella Bowlin Saucier: 2 p.m. today, West New Home Baptist
Church, near Holly Ridge.
Netterville, Eliza Noble: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Mulhearn Funeral
Home chapel, Rayville.
Pullen, Glenn Watkins: 10 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home chapel,
Jonesboro.
Margaret Irene Beavers, 82
JENA - Margaret Irene Beavers, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral
is 11 a.m. today at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home chapel, Jena.
Burial is at Belah Cemetery, Trout.
Bluford Thomas Danley, 63
OAK GROVE - Bluford Thomas Danley, a saw filer and liner, died
Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel,
Oak Grove. Burial is at Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove.
Eddie Guice Sr., 52
NEWELLTON Eddie Guice Sr., an officer at Tensas Parish Detention
Center, died Thursday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at Shackleford
Baptist Church, Newellton. Visitation is 1-3 p.m. today at Miller
Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Burial is in the church cemetery.
Dorothy M. Havens, 63
MER ROUGE - Dorothy M. Havens, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral
is 2 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial
is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.
Donald 'Connie' Hinton, 67
FARMERVILLE - Donald 'Connie' Hinton, a retired pipeline inspector,
died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist
Church, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Kilpatrick
Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Burial is at Acree Cemetery,
Point.
Ollie May, 67
SONDHEIMER - Ollie May, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements
are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.
Marie M. Norman, 88
Marie M. Norman of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral
is 10 a.m. today at St. Paschal's Catholic Church, West Monroe.
Burial is at St. Paschal's Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction
of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Aggie Mercy Perry, 92
TALLULAH - Aggie Mercy Perry, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral
is 1 p.m. today at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Burial is at New Oakwood Cemetery, Fortune Fork, under the direction
of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.
Ben Scott Pipes Jr., 58
RAYVILLE - Ben Scott Pipes Jr., a medical technician, died Sunday.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn
Funeral Home, Rayville.
Rubin Rogers, 79
TALLULAH - Rubin Rogers, a retired serviceman, died Sunday. Funeral
arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by
McFarland, Tallulah.
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices
at 362-0272 from 4-6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Guice, Eddie Sr.: 1 p.m. today, Wednesday at Shackleford Baptist
Church, Newellton.
Hinton, Donald 'Connie': 10 a.m. today, Wednesday at First Baptist
Church, Farmerville.
Netterville, Eliza Noble: 10 a.m. today, Wednesday, Mulhearn Funeral
Home chapel, Rayville.
Casper Booker, 84
RAYVILLE - Casper Booker, a farmer, died Sunday. The funeral is
11 a.m. Saturday at the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville.
Burial is at Mount Lisbon Cemetery, Gilbert, under the direction
of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Harold D. Cannon, 82
Harold D. Cannon of West Monroe, a carpenter, died Monday. The
funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West
Monroe. Burial is at Claiborne Cemetery, West Monroe.
Roy Lee Coleman, 40
TALLULAH - Roy Lee Coleman, a construction worker, died Aug. 7.
The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the pilgrim Rest Baptist Church,
Tallulah. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction
of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Huey Davenport, 64
COLLINSTON - Huey Davenport, a construction worker, died Aug.
7. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the Eudora Baptist Church,
Mer Rouge. Burial is at Trousdale Cemetery, Collinston, under
the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Morris Dixon, 63
MILWAUKEE - Morris Dixon, a social worker, died Aug. 3. The funeral
is 11 a.m. Thursday at the Mount Cellar Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant
Funeral home, Rayville.
Bettie Louise Everett, 52
TALLULAH - Bettie Louise Everett, a homemaker, died Aug. 9. The
funeral is 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Greater One Church, Delhi. Burial
is at the church cemetery, Delhi, under the direction of Tennant
Funeral Home, Rayville.
Lula Mae Griffin, 34
TEXARKANA, Tex. - Lula Mae Griffin, a nurse's aide formerly of
Farmerville, died Aug. 5. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at Millard
Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial is at the church cemetery
under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Lawrence E. Haney, 81
Lawrence E. Haney of West Monroe, a route supervisor, died Monday.
The funeral is 4 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West
Monroe. Burial is at the Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.
Donald 'Connie' Hinton, 67
FARMERVILLE - Donald "Connie" Hinton, an oil & gas
inspector, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at the First
Baptist Church of Farmerville. Burial is at Acree Cemetery, Point,
under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Tennessee Johnston, 94
Tennessee Johnston of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. The
funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West
Monroe. Burial is at Sharon Cemetery, Sikes. Visitation is from
9 a.m. until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Lynn LeJeune, 51
CALHOUN - Lynn LeJeune, a boat pilot, died Monday. The funeral
is 10 a.m. today at McClendon Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial
is at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Kilpatrick
Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service
time at the church.
Mittie Belle Letts, 84
WINNSBORO - Mittie Belle Letts, a retired saleswoman at Walters
Department Store, died Tuesday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at
Mulhearn Funeral home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Coax Cemetery.
Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. until time of services today at the
funeral home.
Dessie Mae Meek, 94
TALLULAH - Dessie Mae Meek, a retired seamstress, died Monday.
Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park
Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral
Home of Tallulah.
Rebecca Meredith Morgan, 5
QUITMAN - Rebecca Meredith Morgan, daughter of Michael and Debbie
Morgan of Quitman, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today
at St. Lucy Catholic Church, Hodge. Burial is at the church cemetery
under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices
at 362-0272 from 4-6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Booker, Casper: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church,
Rayville
Coleman, Roy Lee; 1 p.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church,
Tallulah
Davenport, Huey; 1 p.m. Saturday, Eudora Baptist Church, Mer Rouge
Dixon, Morris: 11 a.m. today, Mount Celler Baptist Church, Tallulah
Everett, Bettie Louise: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Greater One Church, Delhi
Griffin, Lula Mae: 2 p.m. today, Millard Hill Baptist Church,
Farmerville
Dorothy M. Cox, 65
TALLULAH - Dorothy M. Cox, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral
is 11 a.m. today at the First Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial
is at Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood
Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Albert J. Cranford, 86
FARMERVILLE - Albert J. Cranford, a retired minister, died Monday.
Services will be held 10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church of
Farmerville. Burial will be Culbertson Cemetery under the direction
of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville.
Annette Fogg, 54
SHREVEPORT - Annette Fogg formerly of Laran, a homemaker, died
Saturday. Memorial Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at
Mount Olive Baptist Church, Laran.
Christopher Jewel Guin, 81
NEWELLTON - Christopher Jewel Guin, a retired farmer, died Tuesday.
The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home
chapel, Tallulah. Burial is at the Legion Cemetery, Newellton.
Rosie Bell Hutson, 89
ARCHIBALD - Rosie Bell Hutson, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The
funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Archibald Church of Christ. Burial
is in Gwin Cemetery, Mangham, under the direction of Brown-Holley
Funeral Home, Rayville.
Uganda Kiles, 23
Uganda Kiles of Monroe, a child care worker, died Friday. Funeral
arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral
Home, Monroe.
Ben Scott Pipes, Jr., 58
RAYVILLE - Ben Scott Pipes, Jr., a lab technician, died Sunday.
The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church in Rayville.
Burial is at Greer Cemetery, Rayville, under the direction of
Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.
Frances Stewart, 85
Frances Stewart of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The
funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel in West
Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Wilma Faulk Stovall, 87
Wilma Faulk Stovall of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral
arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral
Home, Sterlington Road.
Timmie Thames, 79
DELHI - Timmie Thames, a warehouse superintendent, died Wednesday.
The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church, Delhi.
Burial is at Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi, under the direction
of Cox Funeral Homes, Inc., Delhi.
Lillie Mae Tillman, 94
MANGHAM - Lillie Mae Tillman, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral
arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral
Home, Rayville.
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices
at 362-0272 from 4-6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Booker, Casper: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church,
Rayville
Coleman, Roy Lee; 1 p.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church,
Tallulah
Davenport, Huey; 1 p.m. Saturday, Eudora Baptist Church, Mer Rouge
Everett, Bettie Louise: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Greater One Church, Delhi
Fogg, Annette: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Loran
Guin, Christopher Jewel: 10 a.m. today, Crothers-Glenwood Funeral
Home chapel, Tallulah
Thames, Timmie: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Delhi
John F. Breezley, 47
disabled
John F. Breezley of Monroe died Thursday. Funeral arrangements
are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home,
Lamy Lane.
Joyce D. Carter, 84
LINCOLN PARK, NJ - Joyce D. Carter, a retired clerk, died Wednesday.
Graveside services are 10:30 p.m. Saturday at the Welcome Home
Cemetery, Grayson, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home,
Columbia. Visitation is from 10-10:30 a.m. Saturday at the cemetery.
Dewey C. Faulkenbury, 78
MER ROUGE - Dewey C. Faulkenbury, a retired retail merchant, died
Thursday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Memorial
Park Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Golden Funeral
Home, Bastrop.
Johnny P. Folds, 75
WINNSBORO - Johnny P. Folds, a retired farmer, died Thursday.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of riser
Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Mildred Seymour Harris, 68
FRANKLINTON - Mildred Seymour Harris, a homemaker, died Thursday.
The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral home chapel, Delhi.
Burial is at the faith Memorial Park Cemetery, Delhi. Visitation
is from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
John O. Hennen, 95
John O. Hennen of West Monroe, a driver's license supervisor,
died Wednesday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today at Douglas
Cemetery, Choudrant. Visitation is from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. today
at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Elizabeth Higgins, 83
WINNSBORO - Elizabeth Higgins, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The
funeral is 11 a.m. Sunday at True Gospel Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Burial is at Morning Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity. Visitation
is from 6-7 p.m. Saturday at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home
chapel, Winnsboro.
Darlee Hill, 65
Darlee Hill, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m.
Saturday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood
Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Visitation is from 1-7 p.m. today at
the funeral home.
Joyce Jackson, 66
Joyce Jackson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements
are pending under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral
Home, Monroe.
Lillie Jordan, 72
CLAYTON - Lillie Jordan, a farmer, died Sunday. The funeral is
1 p.m. Saturday at Zion Baptist Church, Foules. Burial is at the
church cemetery. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. today at Richardson
and Sims Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday.
Uganda Kyles, 23
Uganda Kyles of Monroe, a child care worker, died Friday. The
funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Tabernacle Baptist Church, Monroe.
Burial is at Richwood Memorial gardens, Monroe. Visitation is
from 5-7 p.m. today at the church under direction of Smith Funeral
Home, Monroe.
Mary Lee McCalman, 77
BOSSIER CITY - Mary Lee McCalman, a retired restaurant owner,
died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Owens Memorial
Chapel Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial is at Forest Lawn Memorial
Park, Ruston. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral
home.
R.B. Mattox, 69
CHOUDRANT - R.B. Mattox, a retired trucker, died Saturday. The
funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Rest Baptist church, Choudrant.
Burial is at the church cemetery. Visitation is from 2-6 p.m.
today at B.E. King's Funeral Home, Inc., chapel in Ruston.
Ollie Mae May, 67
SONDHEIMER - Ollie Mae May, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral
is 1 p.m. Saturday at the Morning Star Baptist Church, Tall Bena.
Burial is at the Waverly Memorial Cemetery, Waverly. A wake service
will be from 7:30-8:30 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.
Rubin Rogers, 79
TALLULAH - Rubin Rogers, a retired woodcutter, died Sunday. The
funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church,
Winnsboro. Burial is at the Daughter of Zion Cemetery, Fort Necessity.
A wake service will be from 6-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland,
Tallulah.
Donnell Wallace, 86
Donnell Wallace of Monroe, a laborer, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements
are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Wilma Faulk Stovall, 87
Wilma Faulk Stovall of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The
funeral is (incomplete listing from newspaper)
Lillie Mae Tillman, 94
MANGHAM - Lillie Mae Tillman, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral
is (incomplete listing from newspaper
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices
at 362-0272 from 4-6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Bradshaw, Beulah: 1 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville
Everett, Bettie Louise: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Greater One Church, Delhi
Neely, Wilma: 1 p.m. today, Woodlawn Funeral Home chapel, Nashville,
Tenn.
Blanche Bourland, 94
Blanche Bourland of West Monroe, a retired real estate agent,
died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Hasley
Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral
Home, West Monroe.
Ted Louis Brown, 48
OAK GROVE - Ted Louis Brown, a farmer, died Saturday. The funeral
is 4 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial
is at Macedonia Cemetery, Oak Grove.
Ola Leoma Cobb, 81
RAYVILLE - Ola Leoma Cobb, a retired manager of a fabric shop,
died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral
Home chapel, Rayville. Burial is at Rayville Masonic Cemetery,
Rayville.
Elizabeth Breard Griffith, 89
Elizabeth Breard Griffith of Monroe, a retired school teacher,
died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Presbyterian
Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral
Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Entombment is at Mulhearn Memorial
Park Mausoleum, Monroe.
James Roland Kirby, 88
James Roland Kirby of Monroe, a retired brick mason, died Sunday.
The funeral is 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel
on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the
funeral home. Burial is at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.
Erma M. Pittman, 95
RAYVILLE - Erma M. Pittman, an insurance office manager, died
Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction
of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.
Gene Ramer, 58
BASTROP - Gene Ramer died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Tuesday
at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at Christ Church
Cemetery, Bastrop.
Note: this guy was paralyzed so no occupation. -mjl
Roy Howard Sharbono, 75
RAYVILLE - Roy Howard Sharbono, a retired carpenter, died Saturday.
The funeral is 10 a.m. Tuesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel,
Rayville. Visitation is 1:30-10 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Burial is at Greer Cemetery, near Rayville.
Lorraine Smith, 69
Lorraine Smith of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral
is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington
Road, Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
Reggie Smith, 46
Reggie Smith of West Monroe, a marine operator, died Saturday.
Graveside services are at 10 a.m. today at Memorial Park Cemetery,
Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices
at 362-0272 from 4-6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Brown, Ted Louis: 4 p.m. today, Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home chapel,
Oak Grove.
Everett, Bettie Louise: 2 p.m. today, Tuesday, Greater One Church,
Delhi
Griffith, Elizabeth Breard: 2 p.m. today, Tuesday at First Presbyterian
Church, Monroe.
Kirby, James Roland: 2 p.m. today, Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral
Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Ramer, Gene: 2 p.m. today, Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home chapel,
Bastrop.
Sharbono, Roy Howard: 10 a.m. today, Tuesday at Brown-Holley Funeral
Home chapel, Rayville.
Dorothy Jean Barnett, 68
Dorothy Jean Barnett, a clerk, died Monday. The funeral is 10
a.m. Wednesday at Chatham Baptist Church, Chatham. Burial is at
Chatham Cemetery, Chatham, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral
Home, Jonesboro. Visitation begins 5 p.m. today at the funeral
home.
Ted Louis Brown, 48
OAK GROVE - Ted Louis Brown, a farmer, died Saturday. The funeral
is 4 p.m. today at Cox Funeral home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial
is at Macedonia Cemetery near Oak Grove.
George 'Tiny' Busby, 60
MANGHAM - G eorge "Tiny" Busby, a truck driver, died
Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at New Light Baptist
Church, Mangham. Burial is at Lone Cherry Cemetery, Mangham. Visitation
is from 5:30-10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until time of service at
the church, under the direction of Riser First National Funeral
Home.
David Allen Dunn, 31
David Allen Dunn of West Monroe, a car salesman, died Saturday.
The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel,
West Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Robert Green Farmer, 63
TALLULAH - Robert Green Farmer, a retired Coca-Cola employee,
died Thursday. The funeral I s1 p.m. Wednesday at the East Star
Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is at the Mount Cello
Cemetery, Fortune Fork. Visitation is from 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. today
at Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.
Elizabeth Breard Grissith, 89
Elizabeth Breard Grissith of Monroe, a retired school teacher,
died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at First Presbyterian
Church in Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum,
Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington
Road.
Ernest Harris, 57
RAYVILLE - Ernest Harris, a retired Pass Christian sheriff's deputy,
died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction
of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Joyce Jackson, 65cremation to follow funeral
Joyce Jackson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral
is 10 a.m. today at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel,
Monroe.
James R. Kirby, 88
James R. Kirby of Monroe, a retired brickmason, died Sunday. The
funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington
Road. Burial is at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.
Gloria Lee, 68
STERLINGTON - Gloria Lee, a homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside
services are 2 p.m. today at Shiloh Cemetery in Union Parish on
Hwy. 2 under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane.
Gladys P. Patterson, 61
WINNFIELD - Gladys P. Patterson, a homemaker, died Friday. The
funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Winnfield Funeral Home chapel,
Winnfield. Burial is at the Ferenza Cemetery, Colfax. Visitation
is from 6-9 p.m. today and from 8:30-11 a.m. Wednesday at Winnfield
Funeral Home, Winnfield.
Nell Riley, 78
Nell Riley of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is
s10 a.m. today at Parkview Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at
Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today
at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.
Hale R. Shadow, 86
RUSTON - Hale R. Shadow, a business man, died Sunday. The funeral
is 10:30 p.m. Friday at Trinity United Methodist Church, Ruston.
Burial is at Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston, under the direction of
Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Thursday
at the funeral home.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Barnett, Dorothy Jean: 10 a.m. today, Chatham Baptist Church,
Chatham
Busby, George 'Tiny': 10 a.m. today, New Light Baptist Church,
Mangham
Farmer, Robert Green: 1 p.m. today, East Star Missionary Baptist
Church, Tallulah
Patterson, Gladys P.: 11 a.m. today, Winnfield Funeral Home chapel,
Winnfield
Shadow, Hale R.: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Trinity United Methodist Church,
Ruston.
Clay Blakemore, 65
MINEOLA, Texas - Clay Blakemore, a retired agricultural pesticide
salesman, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at First United
Methodist Church, Mineola. Burial is at Mineola City Cemetery,
Mineola, under the direction of English Funeral Home.
John K. Feroben, 85
DELHI - John K. Feroben, a farmer, died Tuesday. The funeral is
10 a.m. Thursday at Faith Temple in Delhi. Burial is at McKnight
Cemetery, Holly Ridge, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home,
Delhi. Visitation is until time of services Thursday at the church.
James Gorham, 60
FERRIDAY - James Gorham, a laborer, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements
are pending under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.
Ernest Harris, 57
RAYVILLE - Ernest Harris, a retired Pass Christian Sheriff's Deputy,
died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction
of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Charles Larry McGhee, 62
Charles Larry McGhee, a minister, died Friday. The funeral is
1 p.m. Thursday at New St. James Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial
is at J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Miller
Funeral Home Inc., Monroe. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. today
at the church.
Dertrude Nash, 66
Dertrude Nash of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral
is 1 p.m. Thursday at Triumph Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is
at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Visitation is from 6 to
7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Myrtle E. Perot, 72
COLUMBIA - Myrtle E. Perot, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral
is 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Burial
is at Burroughs Garden of Memories, east of Columbia.
Hale R. Shadow, 86
RUSTON - Hale R. Shadow, a retired Coca-Cola distributor, died
Sunday. The funeral is 10:30 a.m. Friday at Trinity United Methodist
Church, Ruston. Burial is at Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston, under
the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is
from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Sara Iva Turley, 91
Sara Iva Turley of West Monroe, a salesperson, died Monday. Funeral
arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral
Home, West Monroe. Visitation is from 5to 8 p.m. Thursday at the
funeral home.
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices
at 362-0272 from 4-6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Feroben, John K.: 10 a.m. today, Faith Temple, Delhi
McGhee, Charles Larry: 1 p.m. today, New St. James Baptist Church,
Monroe
Nash, Dertrude: 1 p.m. today, Triumph Baptist Church, Monroe
Tilden Berry, 90
RAYVILLE - Tilden Berry, a truck driver, died August 12. The funeral
is 11 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant Grove No. 1 Church in Rayville.
Burial is at Love & Charity, Rayville. Visitation is from
7-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Mary B. Bourn, 74
WINNSBORO - Mary B. Bourn, a custodial worker, died August 14.
The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at the Winnsboro Second Baptist
Church, Winnsboro. Burial is at Rest Haven Cemetery, Winnsboro.
Visitation is from 1-6 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral home
in Winnsboro.
Eurie Coleman, Jr., 70
BONITA - Eurie Coleman, Jr., a retired farmer, died Tuesday. The
funeral is 10 a.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel in Bastrop.
Burial is at La-Ark Cemetery, Jones.
Don E. Cummins, 63
CROWVILLE - Don E. Cummins, a teacher and coach, died Tuesday.
The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Crowville First Baptist Church,
Crowville. Burial is at Holly Grove Cemetery, Wisner. Visitation
is from 5-9 p.m. Friday at the church under the direction of Riser
First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
C.Q. Fairley, 90
RAYVILLE - C.Q. Fairley. A construction worker, died Monday. The
funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at the First Baptist Church, Rayville.
Burial is at Royal Blue Cemetery, Rayville, under the direction
of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Thomas R. Griggs, Sr., 74
Thomas R. Griggs, Sr. of West Monroe, a retired Olin Craft employee,
died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral
Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Chatham Cemetery, Chatham.
James Grady Jones, 59
James Grady Jones of Monroe, a principal, died Monday. The funeral
is 10 a.m. today at Saint Mary and Daniel Chapel/Auditorium of
St. Frederick High School, Monroe. Burial is at Fort Necessity
Baptist Church Cemetery, Fort Necessity, under the direction of
Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.
Shelia M. Laborde, 30
WINNSBORO - Shelia M. Laborde, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral
arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Community Memorial
Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Clark Lowery, 87
AUSTIN, Texas - Clark Lowery, a retired United Gas employee, died
Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home,
Bernice. Burial is at Shiloh Cemetery. Visitation is from 6-9
p.m. today at the funeral home.
Maime Maiden, 95
DELHI - Maime Maiden, a homemaker, died August 15. The funeral
is 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Green Grove Baptist Church, Delhi. Burial
is at Turkey Creek Cemetery, Delhi. Visitation is from 7-8 p.m.
Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Lawrence McMillian, 45
BATON ROUGE - Lawrence McMillian, a carpenter, died Monday. The
funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville.
Burial is at Love & Charity Cemetery, Rayville, under the
direction of Tennant funeral Home, Rayville.
Joseph Petch, 84
Joseph Petch of Monroe, a construction worker, died Tuesday. The
funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Lamy
Lane. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation
is from noon to time of services today at the funeral home.
Addie Delores Pitts, 78
BASTROP - Addie Delores Pitts, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The
funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at the Morehouse Association Building,
Collinston. Burial is at Congo Cemetery, Oak Ridge, under the
direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Martha M. Smith, 90
DELHI - Martha M. Smith, a cashier, died Wednesday. The funeral
is 11 a.m. today at First Baptist Church Chapel. Burial is at
the Delhi Masonic cemetery, Delhi, under the direction of Cox
Funeral Homes, Inc., Delhi.
Dovie Hollis Taylor, 79
RUSTON - Dovie Hollis Taylor, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral
arrangements are pending under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral
Home, Farmerville.
Fred Thompson, 69
WINNSBORO - Fred Thompson, a farmer, died Wednesday. The funeral
is 2 p.m. Sunday at the Mount Olive Baptist Church in Winnsboro.
Burial is at Berry Hell Cemetery, Winnsboro. Visitation is from
6-8 p.m. Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro.
Roberta Sholar Turner, 34
JONESVILLE - Roberta Sholar Turner, a homemaker, died Wednesday.
The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at the Evangel Temple Assembly of
God Church, Ridgecrest. Burial is at the Sholar Family Cemetery.
Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. today at the church under the direction
of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.
Anthony Williams, 35
WINNSBORO - Anthony Williams, a construction worker, died Aug.
14. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Philadelphia Baptist church,
Crowville. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction
of Richardson Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Shirley Ann Oglesby Wyant, 60
GRAYSON - Shirley Ann Oglesby Wyant, a homemaker, died Wednesday.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser
Funeral Home, Columbia.
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Adams, Jack: 10 a.m. today, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro
Belton, Beatrice: 2 p.m. today, Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Berry, Tilden: 11 a.m. today, Pleasant Grove No. 1, Rayville
Bourn, Mary B.: 10 a.m. today, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church,
Winnsboro
Brooks, Kim Ceaser: noon today, St. Rest Baptist Church, Quitman
Bryan, Brady Thelma: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel,
Bastrop
Cummins, Don E.: 10 a.m. today, Crowville first Baptist Church,
Crowville
Fairley, C.Q.: 2 p.m. Sunday, First Baptist Church, Rayville
Gorham, James: 11 a.m. Saturday, Old Saint Reed Baptist Church,
Sycamore
Harper, Adele: 11 a.m. today, Lone Chapel, Ruston
Maiden, Maime: 2;30 p.m. Sunday, Green Grove Baptist Church, Delhi
Pitts, Addie Delores: 2 p.m. today, Morehouse Association building,
Collinston
Porter, Althea LeBlanc: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel,
Lake Providence
Robinson, Bessie: 1 p.m. today, New Jerusalem Church, Tallulah
Thompson, Fred: 2 p.m. Sunday, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Winnsboro
Wallace, Donnell: 11 a.m. today, Log Town Baptist Church, Monroe
Lawrence Bell, 51
WINNFIELD -Lawrence Bell of Winnfield died Tuesday. The funeral
is 11 a.m. today at Winnfield Cemetery, Winnfield. Burial is at
the Winnfield Cemetery under the direction of Winnfield Funeral
Home, Winnfield. Visitation is from 8:30 to 10:45 a.m. today at
the funeral home.
Bobby Webster Carson, Jr., 44
BOSSIER CITY - Bobby Webster Carson Jr. of Bossier City died Thursday.
The funeral is 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Burial is at Garden of Memories, Jonesboro. Visitation is from
5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Ella Mae Ezell, 94
DELHI - Ella Mae Ezell, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral
is 2 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Burial is
at the Delhi Masonic cemetery, Delhi.
Arthur Brown Farmer, 79
PIONEER - Arthur Brown Farmer, a presser, died Friday. The funeral
is 3 p.m. Sunday at Pioneer Assembly of God. Burial is at McKnight
Cemetery, Holly Ridge, under the direction of Cox Funeral Homes
Inc., Oak Grove.
Glen Aloysius Finch, 81
BEECH SPRINGS - Glen Aloysius Finch, a carpenter, died Thursday.
The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Beech Springs Cemetery under the
direction of Southern Funeral Homes Inc., Jonesboro.
Beatrice M. Frith, 77
Beatrice M. Frith of West Monroe,a homemaker, died Thursday. The
funeral is 2 p.m. today at Liberty Grover Church of God, West
Monroe. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of
Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Davtreckia James, infant
Davtreckia James, daughter of Conswellist James, died Friday.
Graveside services are 9 a.m. today at Richwood Memorial Gardens
under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Gladys Mayo, 86
JONES - Gladys Mayo, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is
4 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial is
at Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction
of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Charles K. Newberry, 76
Charles K. Newberry of Monroe, a retired sales manager with Bancroft
Bag, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction
of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.
James Seekers, 88
James Seekers of Monroe, a craftsman, died Wednesday. The funeral
is 3 p.m. Sunday at Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial
is at J.S. Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home
of Monroe. Visitation is from 7-8 p.m. today at the church.
Mark Jackson Sikes, 90
COLUMBIA - Mark Jackson 'Peter Buckle' Sikes, a logger, died Friday.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser
Funeral Home, Columbia.
Willie Mae Sinclair, 80
SEATTLE, Wash. - Willie Mae Sinclair, a homemaker, died August
14. The funeral is 1 p.m. Tuesday at the New Mount Zion Baptist
Church, Newellton. Burial is at Union Cemetery, Newellton, under
the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Newellton.
Richard Lee Waggoner, 51
Richard Lee Waggoner of Monroe, a school teacher, died Thursday.
Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Tennant
Funeral Home of Monroe.
Lyle K. Woods, 76
OLLA - Lyle K. Woods, businessman, died Friday. The funeral is
11 a.m. today at the Olla United Methodist Church, Olla. Burial
is at Rest Haven Cemetery, El Dorado, Ark. Under the direction
of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.
Shirley Ann Wyant, 60
GRAYSON - Shirley Ann Oglesby Wyant, a homemaker, died Wednesday.
The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church.
Burial is at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson, under the direction
of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is until time of services.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Fairley, C.Q.: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Rayville
Maiden, Maime: 2:30 p.m. today, Green Grove Baptist Church, Delhi
Thompson, Fred: 2 p.m. today, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Winnsboro
Carson, Bobby Webster Jr.: 2:30 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home
chapel, Jonesboro
Ezell, Ella Mae: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi
Farmer, Arthur Brown: 3 p.m. today, Pioneer Assembly of God, Pioneer
Seekers, James: 3 p.m. today, Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Monroe
Sinclair, Willie Mae: 1 p.m. Tuesday, New Mount Zion Baptist Church,
Newellton
Ida Belle Bradley, 86
WINNSBORO Ida Belle Bradley, a retired registrar of voters
clerk, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at Lone Pine
Baptist Church, near Crowville. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today
at the church. Burial is at Harris Cemetery, near Crowville, under
the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Clotese Byrd, 83
GLADEWATER, Texas Clotese Byrd, a registered nurse, died
Saturday. The funeral is 4:30 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel,
Delhi. Visitation is 3 p.m. until service time at the funeral
home. Burial is at Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi.
Luther E. Ferguson, 77
WINNSBORO Luther E. Ferguson, a farmer, died Saturday. The
funeral is 3 p.m. Monday at Riser First National Funeral Home
chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today at the funeral
home. Burial is at Coax Cemetery, near Winnsboro.
Effie Worthey Holloway, 83
FERRIDAY Effie Beatrice Worthey Holloway, a homemaker, died
Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at Young's Funeral Home
chapel, Ferriday. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral
home. Burial is at Greenlawn Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.
Jenesta Hoslip, 77
DOWNSVILLE Jenesta Hoslip, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside
services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Twin City Memorial Park, West
Monroe, under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home,
Ruston.
Edith Nugent Rasbury, 83
RUSTON Edith Nugent Rasbury, a homemaker, died Saturday.
The funeral is 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel,
Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial
is at Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Ruston.
Loyal L. Wise, 74
Loyal L. Wise of West Monroe, a truck driver, died Friday. A memorial
service is 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West
Monroe. Visitation is noon until service time Tuesday at the funeral
home.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Berry, Tilden: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pleasant Grove No. 1, Rayville
Bourn, Mary B.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church,
Winnsboro
Cummins, Don E.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Crowville First Baptist Church,
Crowville
Fairley, C.Q.: 2 p.m. Sunday, First Baptist Church, Rayville
Lowery, Clark: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Bernice
Maiden, Maime: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Green Grove Baptist Church, Delhi
McMillian, Lawrence: 2 p.m. today, Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville
Pitts, Addie Delores: 2 p.m. Saturday, Morehouse Association Building,
Collinston
Shadow, Hale R.: 10:30 a.m. today, Trinity United Methodist Church,
Ruston.
Thompson, Fred: 2 p.m. Sunday, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Winnsboro
Turner, Roberta Sholar: 10 a.m. today, Evangel Temple Assembly
of God Church, Ridgecrest
Williams, Anthony: 1 p.m. Saturday, Philadelphia Baptist Church,
Crowville.
Jack Adams, 91
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Jack Adams, a retired cattleman and rancher,
died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist
Church, Jonesville. Burial is at Heard's Cemetery under the direction
of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville. Visitation is from 5 to 9
p.m. today at the funeral home.
Beatrice Belton, 85
Beatrice Belton of Monroe, a nurse, died Sunday. The funeral is
2 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial
is at J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is from 1 to 7 p.m.
today at the funeral home.
Mary B. Bourn, 74
WINNSBORO - Mary B. Bourn, a custodial worker, died Aug. 14. The
funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church,
Winnsboro. Burial is at Rest Haven Cemetery, Winnsboro. Visitation
is from 1 to 6 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Opal Landers Brigman, 80
Opal Landers Brigman of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The
funeral is 10 a.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Burial
is at the Pruitt Cemetery, Mangham.
Jessie Mae Brinson, 76
JONESBORO - Jessie Mae Brinson, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The
funeral is 2 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial
is at Gayla Traina Cemetery, Jonesboro, under the direction of
Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Kim Ceaser Brooks, 40
NEW ORLEANS - Kim Ceaser Brooks, a teacher aid, died Aug. 14.
The funeral is noon Saturday at St. Rest Baptist Church, Quitman.
The wake is from 11 a.m. until time of services Saturday at the
church. Burial is at the church cemetery.
Bartha Browhow, 68
Bartha Browhow of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral
arrangements are pending under the direction of Smith Funeral
Home of Monroe.
Brady Thelma Bryan, 91
BASTROP - Brady Thelma Bryan, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The
funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.
Burial is at Unity Cemetery, Crossett, Arkansas.
Neva Pearl Calhoun, 79
Neva Pearl Calhoun, a cosmetologist, died Wednesday. Graveside
services are 10 a.m. today at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe, under
the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane.
Louise Cox, 73
Louise Cox of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral
arrangements are pending under the direction of Smith Funeral
Home of Monroe.
Beatrice M. Frith, 76
Beatrice M. Frith of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn
Funeral Home, West Monroe.
James Gorham, 60
FERRIDAY - James Gorham, a construction worker, died Aug. 17.
The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Old Saint Reed Baptist Church,
Sycamore. Burial is at Ferriday Cemetery, Ferriday, under the
direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Jim Winfield Grier, 83
FARMERVILLE -Jim Winfield Grier, a retired oil field worker, died
Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at United Methodist Church,
Farmerville. Burial is at Dobeyville Cemetery near Okolona, Ark.,
under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville.
Adele Harper, 47
SAN ANGELO, Texas - Adele Harper, a receptionist, died Aug. 14.
The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Lone Chapel in Ruston. Visitation
is from 3 to 6 p.m. today at B.E. King Chapel in Ruston.
Shelia M. Laborde, 30
WINNSBORO - Shelia M. Laborde, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The
funeral is 11 a.m. today at Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. until time of service today at the funeral
home. Burial is private.
Althea LeBlanc Porter, 77
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Althea LeBlanc Porter, a homemaker, died Thursday.
The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Lake
Providence. Burial is at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence.
Bessie Robinson, 79
TALLULAH -Bessie Robinson, a cook, died Wednesday. The funeral
is 1 p.m. Saturday at New Jerusalem Church, Tallulah. Burial is
at Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Miller Funeral
Home, Monroe. Visitation is from 1 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral
home.
James Seekers, 88
James Seekers of Monroe, a retired city worker, died Wednesday.
Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Smith
Funeral Home of Monroe.
Maxwell Hilton Tolbird Sr., 70
EROS - Maxwell Hilton "Red" Tolbird Sr., a general manager
of an automobile dealership, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11:30
a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial
is at Walnut Grove Cemetery, West Monroe.
Sara Iva Turley, 91
Sara Iva Turley of West Monroe, a sales person, died Monday. The
funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West
Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
Donnell Wallace, 86
Donnell Wallace of Monroe, a laborer, died Aug. 12. The funeral
is 11 a.m. Saturday at the Log Town Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial
is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, under the direction
of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is from 6 to 7 p.m.
today at the funeral home chapel.
Elvin Jackson Zeigler Jr., 44
Elvin Jackson Zeigler Jr. of Monroe died Sunday. The funeral is
10 a.m. today at the First United Pentecostal church, West Monroe.
Burial is at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, Calhoun,
under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices
at 362-0272 from 4-6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Sinclair, Willie Mae: 1 p.m. Tuesday, New Mount Zion Baptist Church,
Newellton
Bradley, Ida Belle: 10 a.m. today, Lone Pine Baptist Church, near
Crowville.
Ferguson, Luther E.: 3 p.m. today, Riser First National Funeral
Home chapel, Winnsboro.
Holloway, Effie Beatrice Worthey: 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral
Home chapel, Ferriday.
Hoslip, Jenesta: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Twin City Memorial Park,
West Monroe
Rasbury, Edith Nugent: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel,
Ruston.
Wise, Loyal L. : 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel,
West Monroe.
Vivian M. Gilliland, 92
RAYVILLE - Vivian M. Gilliland, a retired secretary and bookkeeper,
died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction
of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.
Eva Gore, 80
SICILY ISLAND - Eva Gore, a retired nurse's aide, died Sunday.
The funeral is 2 p.m. Tuesday at Norris Hill Baptist Church, near
Wisner. Burial is at Oakley Cemetery, near Gilbert, under the
direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Jason Charles Hutts, 18
Jason Charles Hutts of Monroe, a recent graduate of Ouachita Christian
School, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Tuesday at Lea Joyner
Memorial United Methodist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m.
today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
Ruby Lee, 87
RAYVILLE - Ruby Lee, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements
are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home,
Rayville.
Faye Montgomery, 88
SICILY ISLAND - Faye Montgomery, a retired nurse, died Sunday.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Comer
Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Charles K. Newberry, 76
Charles K. Newberry of Monroe, a retired sales manager, died Friday.
The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Graceminster Presbyterian Church,
Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Lessie Mae Graves Pruden, 74
Lessie Mae Graves Pruden of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn
Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mark 'Peter Buckle' Sikes, 90
COLUMBIA - Mark "Peter Buckle" Sikes, a retired logger,
died Friday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Tuesday at Riser Funeral Home
chapel, Columbia. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today at the funeral
home. Burial is at Lowe Cemetery, Kelly.
David Smith, 30
David Smith of West Monroe died Saturday. Funeral arrangements
are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home,
West Monroe.
Note: this guy was disabled-no occupation. -mjl
Richard Lee Wagner, 51
Richard Lee Wagner of Monroe, a school teacher, died Thursday.
The funeral is 3 p.m. Tuesday at Zion Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe.
Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Burial is at Royal Blue Cemetery, Rayville.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Gore, Eva: 2 p.m. today, Norris Hill Baptist Church, near Wisner.
Hoslip, Jenesta: 10:30 a.m. today, Twin City Memorial Park, West
Monroe
Hutts, Jason Charles: 10 a.m. today, Lea Joyner Memorial United
Methodist Church, Monroe.
Sikes, Mark 'Peter Buckle': 10 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home
chapel, Columbia.
Sinclair, Willie Mae: 1 p.m. today, New Mount Zion Baptist Church,
Newellton
Wagner, Richard Lee: 3 p.m. today, Zion Chapel Baptist Church,
Monroe.
Wise, Loyal L.: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel,
West Monroe.
Audrey Brandenburg, 76
VIDALIA - Audrey Elaine Corley Brandenburg, a homemaker, died
Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at the Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal
Church, Vidalia. Burial is at the Natchez City Cemetery, Natchez,
under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.
Truitt Collins, 83
GILBERT - Truitt Collins, a retired chef, died Monday. Funeral
arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Community Memorial
Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Eva Gore, 80
SICILY ISLAND - Eva Gore, a retired nurse's aide, died Sunday.
The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Norris Hill Baptist Church near
Wisner. Burial is at the Oakley Cemetery near Gilbert under the
direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Jason C. Hutts, 18
Jason C. Hutts, a student, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m.
today at the Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church, Monroe.
Burial is at the Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
Rose Jane Lobger, 102
JONESBORO - Rose Jane Lobger, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside
services are 2 p.m. today at Jonesboro Cemetery, Jonesboro, under
the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Faye Montgomery, 88
SICILY ISLAND - Faye Barber Montgomery, a retired nurse, died
Sunday. The funeral is noon Wednesday at Comer Funeral Home chapel,
Ferriday. Burial is at Natchez City Cemetery, Natchez, under the
direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Bessie Lee Newell, 98
KILBOURNE - Bessie Lee Newell, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral
is 10 a.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial
is at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Eudora, Ark.
Charles E. Phillips, 59
Charles E. Phillips of Monroe, a surveyor, died Monday. Funeral
arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick
Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Lessie Graves Pruden, 74
Lessie Mae Graves Pruden of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday.
The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel,
Sterlington Road. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery,
Monroe.
Clarissa Robertson, 84
PRAIRIE VILLAGE, Kan. - Clarissa Davis Robertson, a homemaker,
died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mount Moriah
Chapel, Kansas City, Mo. A private graveside service will follow
under the direction of Mount Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home,
Kansas City, Mo.
Betty Smith, 58
Betty Smith of Monroe, director of housekeeping First Baptist
Church, West Monroe, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete
under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
David Edward Smith, 30
David Edward Smith of West Monroe died Saturday. The funeral is
10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.
Burial is at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is from 9
a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Walter Smith, 64
Walter Smith of Monroe, head supervisor at Legacy Aviation, Monroe,
died Monroe. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction
of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Irene Varner, 79
Irene Varner of Monroe, a cook, died Wednesday. The funeral is
11 a.m. today at Progressive Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is
at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe.
Richard Lee Wagner, 51
Richard Lee Wagner of Monroe, a school teacher, died Thursday.
The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Zion Travelers Baptist Church,
Monroe. Burial is at Royal Blue Cemetery, Rayville, under the
direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Loyal Wise, 74
Loyal L. Wise of West Monroe, a truck driver, died Friday. The
funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Visitation is from noon until service time today at the funeral
home.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Montgomery, Faye: noon today, Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday
Robertson, Clarissa: 11 a.m. today, Mount Moriah Chapel, Kansas
City, Mo.
Prentice D. Ambrose, 71
CHOUDRANT - Prentice D. Ambrose, a retired farmer, died Monday.
The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel,
Ruston. Burial is at New Hope Cemetery in Choudrant.
Charles V. 'Chew' Boles, 74
Charles V. "Chew" Boles of West Monroe, a heavy equipment
operator, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick
Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service
time at the funeral home. Burial is at Enterprise Cemetery, near
Farmerville.
Truitt Collins, 83
GILBERT - Truitt Collins, a retired offshore catering steward,
died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Harvest Christian
Church, near Gilbert. Burial is at Oakley Cemetery, near Gilbert,
under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Louise Cox, 73
Louise Cox of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral
is 11 a.m. Thursday at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation
is 6-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery,
West Monroe.
Vivian Smith Gilliland, 92
RAYVILLE - Vivian Margaret Smith Gilliland, a retired bookkeeper,
died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral
Home chapel, Rayville. Burial is at Rayville Masonic Cemetery,
Rayville.
Francis 'Buddy' Hoffman, 62
FERRIDAY - Francis "Buddy" Hoffman, a retired truck
driver, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under
the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Willie James, 95
CLAYTON - Willie James, a retired farmer, died Tuesday. Graveside
services are 10 a.m. today at Clayton Garden of Rest, Clayton,
under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Ruby N. Lee, 87
RAYVILLE - Ruby N. Lee, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral
is 10 a.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville.
Burial is at Greer Cemetery, near Rayville.
Alma L. Knighten, 67
BERNICE - Alma L. Knighten, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral
is 2 p.m. Thursday at New Hopewell Baptist Church, Bernice. Burial
is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Union Funeral
Home, Farmerville.
Velma McNeely, 92
Velma McNeely of West Monroe, a telephone company supervisor,
died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral
Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time
at the funeral home. Burial is at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens,
West Monroe.
Sgt. Bert P. Morales, 39
Sgt. Bert P. Morales of Monroe, a Monroe Police Department employee,
died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at North Monroe Baptist
Church, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery,
Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington
Road, Monroe.
Betty Smith, 58
Betty Smith of Monroe, director of housekeeping at First Baptist
Church in West Monroe, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today
at First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial is at Mount Nebo
Cemetery, Downsville, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral
Home, West Monroe.
Walter Smith, 64
Walter Smith of Monroe, head supervisor at Legacy Aviation in
Monroe, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at First Baptist
Church in West Monroe. Burial is at Mount Nebo Cemetery, Downsville,
under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
James Ervin Tidwell, 65
DELHI - James Ervin Tidwell, a sheet metal worker, died Thursday.
The funeral was held Aug. 23 at Bear Valley Christian Church,
Denver. Burial was at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, under
the direction of All Veterans Funeral Home, Denver.
James O. 'Zip' Wilhite, 80
James O. "Zip" Wilhite of West Monroe, a construction
worker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick
Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday
at the funeral home. Burial is at Wilhite Cemetery, Wilhite.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Cox, Louise: 11 a.m. today, Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Knighten, Alma L.: 2 p.m. today, New Hopewell Baptist Church,
Bernice
Wilhite, James O. 'Zip': 10 a.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home
chapel, West Monroe
Lela Mae Atkins, 72
WISNER - Lela Mae Atkins, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements
are pending under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral
Home, Winnsboro.
Rosemary Campbell, 80
LAFAYETTE - Rosemary Gaenzle Campbell, a retired school teacher,
died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at the Delhomme Bertrannd
Chapel of the Flowers, Lafayette. Visitation is from 4 to 9 p.m.
today and from 8 a.m. until service time Friday at Delhomme Funeral
Home, Bertrand Drive in Lafayette.
Philip T. Dosher, 88
WALKER - Philip T. Dosher, a retired farmer, died Wednesday. The
funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilbourne Methodist Church. Burial
is at the Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne, under the direction of
Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Linda Fisher, 53
Linda Hearington Fisher of Monroe, a registered nurse, died Tuesday.
Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Cedar Crest Memorial
Gardens, DeWitt, Ark. Under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral
Homes, Lamy Lane. Visitation is from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at the
funeral home.
Russell Kevin Houston, 39
RUSTON - Russell Kevin Houston, an employee of Orleans Parish
Independent Counseling, died Aug. 20. The funeral is 11 a.m.
Saturday at Countyline Baptist Church, Ruston. Burial is at Ebenzer
Cemetery, Ruston, under the direction of Our Christian Funeral
Home, Ruston.
Mae Bell Hughes, 90
JONESBORO -Mae Bell Hughes, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral
is 10 a.m. Friday at McDonald Baptist Church, Jonesboro. Burial
is at McDonald Cemetery, Jonesboro, under the direction of Edmonds
Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. today at
the funeral home.
Ella Holloway McKee, 87
COLUMBIA - Ella Mae Holloway McKee, a nurses's aide, died Wednesday.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser
Funeral Home, Columbia.
Jerry Glynn Parrott, 46
WINNSBORO - Jerry Glynn Parrott, a mechanic, died Wednesday. Funeral
arrangements are pending under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral
Home, Winnsboro.
Janice Pritchard, 43
JONESVILLE - Janice Pritchard, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral
arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral
Home, Inc.
Millie Sawyer, 89
Millie Sawyer of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Gravesides
services are 3 p.m. today at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe, under
the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Shadrack 'Punch' Smith, 86
BASTROP - Shadrack Jackson "Punch" Smith, a farmer,
died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at the First Church
of God of Bastrop. Burial is at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop,
under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Charlie Stephens, Sr., 71
GILBERT - Charlie W. Stephens, Sr., a farmer, died Tuesday. The
funeral is 10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church, Wisner. Burial
is at South Central Cemetery, Wisner, under the direction of Riser
First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Frances Nolan Thompson, 81
DELHI - Frances Nolan Thompson, a retired teacher's aide, died
Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Delhi United Methodist
Church. Burial is at Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction
of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.
James Ervin Tidwell, 65
DELHI - James Ervin Tidwell, a sheet metal worker and Navy WW
II and Korean War Veteran, died Aug. 19. The funeral was 12:30
p.m. Aug. 23 at Bear Valley Christian Church. Burial is at the
Fort Logan National Cemetery under the direction of All Veterans
Mortuary.
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices
at 362-0272 from 4-6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Campbell, Rosemary: 10 a.m. today, Delhomme Bertrand Chapel of
the Flowers, Lafayette
Fisher, Linda: 11 a.m. Saturday, Cedar Crest Memorial Gardens,
DeWitt, Ark.
Houston, Russell Kevin: 11 a.m. Saturday, Countyline Baptist Church,
Ruston
Hughes, Mae Bell: 10 a.m. today, McDonald Baptist Church, Jonesboro
Wilhite, James O. 'Zip': 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home
chapel, West Monroe
Joseph Bernstein, 74
WINNFIELD - Joseph Bernstein, a carpenter's assistant, died Monday.
The funeral is 3 p.m. Saturday at Winnfield Funeral Home chapel,
Winnfield. Burial is at the Winnfield Cemetery.
Ruby A. Bowen, 83
WINNFIELD - Ruby A. Bowen, a retired secretary for Carey Salt
Mine, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at the Southern
Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Burial is at the Winnfield City
Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until service time today at
the funeral home.
Betty Ann Butler, 65
Betty Ann Butler of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral
arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick
Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Bertha Lee Browhow, 68
Bertha Lee Smith Browhow of Monroe, a homemaker, died Aug. 18.
The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at
Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.
Mignon Carter Elias, 81
OLLA - Mignon Carter Elias, a school bus driver, died Thursday.
The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church, Olla.
Burial is at the Olla Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral
Home, Olla. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at the church.
Joe Foster, 54
TALLULAH - Joe Foster, a construction worker, died Thursday. Funeral
arrangements are pending under the direction of Tennant Funeral
Home, Rayville.
James 'Shorty' Givens, 89
BASTROP - James "Shorty" Givens, a retired papermill
employee died Tuesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday
at the H.V. Adams Cemetery in Bastrop under the direction of Montgomery
Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is from 8-10 a.m. Saturday at
the funeral home.
Christine Gray, 69
TALLULAH - Christine Gray, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral
is 11 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant Grove #1, Tallulah. Burial is
at Oak Wood Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Tennant
Funeral home, Rayville.
Loretta Faye Griffin, 55
CALVIN - Loretta Faye Griffin, an executive secretary at Louisiana
Safety Association of Timbermen, died Wednesday. The funeral is
11 a.m. today at the Bethlehem Baptist Church, Calvin. Burial
is at the Bethlehem Cemetery, Calvin, under the direction of Southern
Funeral Home of Winnfield. Visitation is from 10-11 a.m. today
at the church.
Prentice L. Hayes, 64
WINNFIELD - Prentice L. Hayes, a truck driver for J.K. Martin
Timber Co., died Monday. The funeral was 2 p.m. Thursday at Southern
Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Burial was at the Garden of Memories,
Winnfield.
Francis 'Buddy' Hoffman, 62
FERRIDAY - Francis "Buddy" Hoffman, a retired truck
driver, died Tuesday. The funeral was noon Thursday at Highland
Park Cemetery near Sicily Island under the direction of Community
Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Jessie Hunter, 62
ST. LOUIS - Jessie Hunter, formerly of Winnsboro, died Saturday.
The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home chapel,
Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial
is at Hope Estate Cemetery, Wisner.
Rosie Mae Jones, 56
Rosie Mae Jones of Monroe, a homemaker, died August 20. The funeral
is 1 p.m. Saturday at Union Hill Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial
is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Visitation is from 1-6
p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Ella Mae McKee, 87
COLUMBIA - Ella Mae Byrnes Holloway McKee, a retired nurse's aide,
died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Riser Funeral
Home chapel, Columbia. Burial is at the Welcome Home Cemetery,
Grayson.
Therlow Noble, 117
Therlow Noble of Monroe, a clerk, died Sunday. The funeral is
11 a.m. Saturday at Progressive Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial
is at Adile Cemetery, Alto. Visitation is from 1-6 p.m. today
at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Bobbie Ruth McSwain, 64
Bobbie Ruth McSwain of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday.
The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel,
West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral
home. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun.
Milton Peevy, 53
Milton Peevy of Monroe died August 18. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday
at Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial
Gardens, Monroe. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral
Home chapel, Monroe.
Janice Ann Pritchard, 43
JONESVILLE - Janice 'Jan' Ann Pritchard, a director of counseling
at New Beginnings Resource Center, died Wednesday. The funeral
is 10 a.m. today at First United Methodist Church, Jonesville.
Burial is at Heard's Cemetery, Manifest, under the direction of
Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.
Lucille Rodgers, 74
MONTGOMERY - Lucille Rodgers, a homemaker, died august 19. The
funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Baptist Church, Montgomery.
Burial is at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Montgomery.
Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. today at Winnfield Funeral Home, Winnfield.
Viola Siggal, 94
Viola Siggal of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral
is 3 p.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral home chapel, Monroe. Burial
is at Holly Ridge Church Cemetery, Rayville, under the direction
of Tenant Funeral home, Monroe. Visitation is from 7-8 p.m. today
at the funeral home.
Willie Stevenson, 80
VICKSBURG - Willie Stevenson, a laborer, died August 21. The funeral
is 2 p.m. Saturday at Zion Flower Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial
is at Mount Zion Cemetery, Delhi. Visitation is from 1-6 p.m.
today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Billy E. Waters, 44
STRONG, Ark. - Billy E. Waters, a Plum Creek employee, died Monday.
The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Mount Olive A.M.E. Church, Lapile,
Ark. Burial is at St. Paul No. 1 Cemetery, Marion, under the direction
of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.
James O. 'Zip' Wilhite, 80
James O. 'Zip' Wilhite of West Monroe, a construction worker,
died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral
Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Wilhite Cemetery, Wilhite.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Fisher, Linda: 11 a.m. today, Cedar Crest Memorial Gardens, DeWitt,
Ark.
Houston, Russell Kevin: 11 a.m. today, Countyline Baptist Church,
Ruston
Bernstein, Joseph: 3 p.m. today, Winnfield Funeral Home chapel,
Winnfield
Elias, Mignon Carter: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Olla
Givens, James 'Shorty': 11 a.m. today, H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop
Gray, Christine: 11 a.m. today, Pleasant Grove No. 1, Tallulah
Hunter, Jessie: 1 p.m. today, Richardson Funeral Home chapel,
Winnsboro
Jones, Rosie Mae: 1 p.m. today, Union Hill Baptist Church, Monroe
Noble, Therlow: 11 a.m. today, Progessive Baptist Church, Monroe
Peevy, Milton: 1 p.m. today, Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe
Rodgers, Lucille: 11 a.m. today, Holy Baptist Church, Montgomery
Siggal, Viola: 3 p.m. today, Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Stevenson, Willie: 2 p.m. today, Zion Flower Baptist Church, Tallulah
Lela Mae Atkins, 72
WISNER - Lela Mae Atkins, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral
is 1 p.m. Sunday at Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner. Burial
is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Richardson and
Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Bertha Lee Browhow, 68
Bertha Lee Browhow of Monroe, a homemaker, died Aug. 18. The funeral
is 1 p.m. today at Avenue Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at
Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, under the direction of Smith
Funeral Home, Monroe.
Jerry 'Sonny' Casiday, 54
WALKER - Jerry Doyle 'Sonny' Casiday, a retired farmer, formerly
of Crowville, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Riser
First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is 4-9
p.m. today and 8 a.m. until service time Sunday at the funeral
home. Burial is at Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville.
Emily Lynn Chriceol, 29
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Emily Lynn Chriceol, a homemaker, formerly
of West Monroe, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at
Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m.
until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Start Cemetery,
Start.
Vickie Foy Dorsey, 43
A memorial service for Vickie Foy Dorsey of Monroe, a postal carrier,
is scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday at New Life Full Gospel Baptist
Church, Monroe, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Hazel L. Ezell, 73
GILBERT - Hazel L. Ezell, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral
is 10 a.m. today at Calvary Baptist Church, Gilbert. Burial is
at South Central Cemetery, near Wisner, under the direction of
Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Linda Hearington Fisher, 53
Linda Hearington Fisher of Monroe, a registered nurse, died Tuesday.
Graveside services are at 11 a.m. today at Cedar Crest Memorial
Gardens, Dewitt, Ark., under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral
Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe.
Lola M. Flurry, 84
TALLULAH - Lola M. Flurry, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral
is 10 a.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah.
Burial is at Silver Cross Cemetery, Tallulah.
Robert Gipson, 95
Robert Gipson of Monroe, a laborer, died Friday. Funeral arrangements
are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Ula Mary Johnson, 53
Ula Mary Johnson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral
arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral
Home, Monroe.
Jerry Glynn Parrott, 46
WINNSBORO - Jerry Glynn Parrott, a mechanic, died Wednesday. Graveside
services are 2 p.m. today at Oak Grove Cemetery, near Winnsboro,
under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Wilsie Howe Potter, 79
Wilsie Howe Potter of West Monroe, a retired teacher, died Friday.
The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel,
West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
Bill R. Wisenbaker, 46
Bill R. Wisenbaker of West Monroe, a State Farm Insurance agent,
died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction
of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Atkins, Lela Mae: 1 p.m. today, Sunday at Holly Grove Baptist
Church, Wisner.
Casiday, Jerry Doyle 'Sonny': 2 p.m. today, Sunday at Riser First
National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro.
Dorsey, Vickie Foy: 1 p.m. Monday at New Life Full Gospel Baptist
Church, Monroe
Henry E. Kenney, 70
WISNER - Henry E. Kenney, a retired farmer, died Saturday. Funeral
arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Community Memorial
Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Ester A. Brown, 79
QUITMAN - Ester A. Brown, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral
is 2 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Burial
is at Bear Creek Cemetery, Quitman.
Linnie K. White, 92
JONESVILLE - Linnie K. White, a homemaker, died Saturday. The
funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at First Pentecostal Church, Jonesville.
Burial is at White Ridge Cemetery near Jonesville under the direction
of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Dorsey, Vickie Foy: 1 p.m. today, New Life Full Gospel Baptist
Church, Monroe
White, Linnie K.: 10 a.m. today, First Pentecostal Church, Jonesville
Herman I. Byrd, 73
COLUMBIA - Herman I. Byrd, a retired state trooper, died Sunday.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser
Funeral Home, Columbia.
Luna C. Gore, 89
KELLY - Luna C. Gore, a retired surveyor with the Louisiana Department
of Highways, died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Riser
Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Burial is at Welcome Home Cemetery,
Grayson.
Dewayne Hill, 49
GILBERT - Dewayne Hill, an auto mechanic, died Saturday. The funeral
is 4 p.m. today at Eureka Baptist Church, near Gilbert. Visitation
is until service time at the church. Burial is at the church cemetery,
under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Daniel Wesley Johnson, 52
Daniel Wesley Johnson of West Monroe, the head of security at
TVA, died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Hasley
Cemetery, West Monroe.
Woodrow 'Shorty' Johnston, 76
BASTROP - Woodrow "Shorty" Johnston, a retired heavy
equipment operator for the Morehouse Highway Department, died
Saturday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Memorial Park
Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is noon until 1:15 p.m. today at
Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.
Henry 'Tomboy' Kenney, 70
WISNER - Henry "Tomboy" Kenney, a retired farmer, died
Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church,
Wisner. Burial is at Holly Grove Cemetery, near Wisner, under
the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Valerie Hollis Lott, 91
RUSTON - Valerie Hollis Lott, a retired schoolteacher, died Sunday.
A memorial service is scheduled for 3 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist
Church chapel, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick
Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. A private graveside service is planned
at Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston.
James Leroy 'Jim' Murphy, 66
James Leroy "Jim" Murphy of Monroe, a retired contractor
for a heating and air conditioning business, died Sunday. The
funeral is 3 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia.
Burial is at Amity Cemetery, Hebert.
Betty Ann Butler Smith, 65
Betty Ann Butler Smith of West Monroe, a bookkeeper, died Thursday.
The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
Day Saints, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time
at the church. Burial is at Pine Grove Cemetery, Bernice, under
the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Julia 'Odelle' Watson, 86
RAYVILLE - Julia "Odell" Watson, a retired licensed
practical nurse, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete
under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.
Bill R. Wisenbaker, 46
Bill R. Wisenbaker of West Monroe, a State Farm Insurance agent,
died Friday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at North Monroe Baptist
Church, Monroe. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun, under
the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Lott, Valerie Hollis: 3 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church chapel,
Ruston.
Otis Lee Andrews, 62
MARION - Otis Lee Andrews, a retired bus driver, died Friday.
The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Marion Baptist Church. Burial
is at the church cemetery under the direction of Union Funeral
Home, Farmerville.
Staci Aucoin, 17
Staci Aucoin of West Monroe, a student, died Saturday. The funeral
is 10 a.m. today at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in West Monroe.
Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction
of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Visitation is from
9 a.m. until time of service at the church.
Ira C. 'Buddy' Barton, 59
BIRMINGHAM - Ira C. "Buddy" Barton, an engineering consultant,
died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction
of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.
Melba Joyce Brown, 52
HARRISONBURG - Melba Joyce Brown, a homemaker, died Monday. The
funeral is 2 p.m. today at Sandy Lake Pentecostal Church near
Jonesville. Burial is at the Oak Grove Cemetery, Rhineheart, under
the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Herman Quinton Byrd, 73
COLUMBIA - Herman Quinton Byrd, a retired state trooper, died
Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel,
Columbia. Burial is at the New Cedron Cemetery, Natchitoches.
Joe Foster, 53
TALLULAH - Joe Foster, a retired policeman, died Aug. 26. Funeral
arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral
Home, Rayville.
Annie Jackson, 84
WISNER - Annie Jackson, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements
are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Richard L. Legg, 81
CLARKS - Richard L. Legg, a hardwood lumber inspector retired,
died Sunday. The funeral is 4 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home
chapel, Columbia. Burial is at the Old Bethel Cemetery, Clarks.
Lizzie Nichols, 84
RAYVILLE - Lizzie Nichols, a homemaker, died Aug. 30. Funeral
arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral
Home, Rayville.
Mary Danna Scalia, 91
Mary Danna Scalia of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral
is 10 a.m. today at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial
is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction
of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.
Jessie M. Talton, 81
FARMERVILLE - Jessie M. Talton, a homemaker, died Thursday. The
funeral is 11 a.m. today at Blooming Grove Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Burial is at the Farmerville City Cemetery under the direction
of Union funeral Home, Farmerville.
Doris V. Smythe, 81
NATCHEZ - Doris V. Turbeville Smythe, a homemaker, died Monday.
Graveside services are 1 p.m. today at Greenlawn Cemetery, Natchez,
under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.
Julia 'Odelle' Watson, 86
RAYVILLE - Julia "Odelle" Watson, a retired licensed
practical nurse, died Sunday. The funeral is
Sam Wilson, 61
Sam Wilson of Monroe, a maintenance supervisor, died Sunday. Funeral
arrangements pending under the direction of Hester Central State
Funeral Home, Monroe.
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