July 1, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

JERRY LEROY BOYCE
Farrar Funeral HomeFarmerville, LA. - Funeral services for Jerry Leroy Boyce, 64, of Farmerville will be held at First Baptist Church, Farmerville, LA. on Sunday, July 3, 2005 at 2:00 PM under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. Rev. Roger Johnson and Dr. Alan Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery, Spearsville, LA. Visitation will be at Farrar Funeral Home on Saturday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Jerry fought a long hard battle with cancer and went to be with the Lord on June 30th. He was born in Miamisburg, OH. on May 30, 1941. He served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. Upon discharge from the Air Force, he was employed by Claiborne Electric, retiring after 30 years of service.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Nancy Johnson Boyce; one son, Jeremy Shannon Boyce of Farmerville, LA; daughter, Haley Janine Boyce Dupree and husband, Joshua of Farmerville, LA; three grandchildren, Gabrielle, Matthew, and Asa; brothers, John Shafer and wife, Doris of Covington, Ohio and Rick McFarland and wife, Sue of Miamisburg, OH.; sisters, Edith Morris and husband, Nathan of Thomaston, GA, Mary Grushon and husband, Jerry of Miamisburg, OH, Artie Coffey of Miamisburg, OH, Sandy Hensley and husband, Ray of Carlisle, OH, and two sisters-in-law, Yolanda Boyce of Hilo, HA. and Ginny Boyce of Miamisburg, OH; and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by special family, Iro and Elaine Baker, Debbie Arrant, Stephanie, Jeremy and Anna Grace Elias.
Pallbearers will be Michael Mixon, Troy Hinton, Jack Murphy, Donald Mullins, Gladen Hearn, Jr., and Ted Nichols.
Honorary pallbearers: The Ballard Sunday School Class.
The family wishes to thank all who have prayed for Jerry and participated in his care over the last 8 years of illness.
If you would like to sign Jerry's register book online, visit the funeral home website at: www.farrarfh.com.

DELBERT S. CLARK
Edmonds Funeral Home - Jonesboro, LA.
Funeral services for Delbert S. Clark, age 91, of Quitman, LA, will be 10:00 AM Friday, July 1, 2005 at the Hodge Baptist Church with Rev. Arthur Rockett, Rev. Dwayne M. Boudreaux officiating. Interment will be in the Antioch Cemetery Quitman, LA, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA.
Mr. Clark was born November 6, 1913 and passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2005.
Mr. Clark was a member and deacon of the Hodge Baptist Church, and a member of the Jonesboro-Hodge Lions Club.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Clark; his parents, Luther and Maudie Clark; one brother, Durwood Clark; and one sister, Wanda Turner.
Survivors will be one daughter: Carol Clark of Quitman, LA; one son, Doug Clark and wife Linda of Chatham, LA; two sisters, Elaine Stewart of Shreveport, LA and Wilda Boone of North Hodge, LA; two step-grandchildren, Chris Brady of Bowling Green, KY and Jason Brady of West Monroe.
Pallbearers will be Woody Clark, Gary Boone, Butch Garner, Stevie Turner, Travis Hall, and Delwyn Peters.

EVELYN TRUSSELL FERRAND
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, LA.
Evelyn Trussell Ferrand, 88, passed away in Ruston on Thursday, June 30, 2005, after a brief illness.
Mrs. Ferrand was born in the Antioch Community near Ruston on May 18, 1917, to George Paxton and Ermine Cargill Trussell. She attended Ruston area schools and graduated from Ruston High School. She was a homemaker and seamstress. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church.
She is lovingly remembered and survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Don and Maureen Trussell of Shreveport, and her sister and brother-in-law, Mildred and Lucius McGehee of Ruston. She is also survived by several special nieces and nephews: Patricia and Bob Flournoy, Don and Carolyn McGehee, Deborah and Wes Lynch, David and Michele McGehee, Dell and Tom Jones and Lucius and Leigh McGehee, all of Ruston; Charlie Sue Brouh, Murrieta, CA; Harry Steven, Kodiak, AK; Sam Steven and Jimmy Steven, Winnsboro; Susan McWilliams, Baton Rouge; and Bill Wilkins, Shreveport. Her husband, Stuart B. Ferrand, and sister, Adele Trussell Nugent, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston, on Friday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM The memorial service will be at Grace United Methodist Church on Saturday, July 2 at 10:30 AM with Dr. Wayne Evans and Rev. Ben McGehee officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Don McGehee, David McGehee, Lucius McGehee, Bob Flournoy, Wes Lynch, and Tom Jones.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, any memorials be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 3401 North Trenton St., Ruston, LA or the Louisiana Methodist Children's Home, P. O. Box 929, Ruston, LA 71273.

DONALD F. JARRELL JR.
Bagnell & Son Funeral Home - Covington, LA.
Donald F. Jarrell Jr. a retired special education teacher and fitness instructor died after a fight with "Lou Gerig's disease at his home Tuesday, June 28, 2005.
He was 42 years old. Donnie a life long resident of Covington attended Covington High and Southeastern Louisiana University where he earned his Masters in Education.
Donnie was also an active triathlete and Iron Man competitor. He worked as a fitness trainer and swim coach at Franco's for the past twenty years.
Donnie is survived by his loving wife Tonya Johnson Jarrell and his four-year-old daughter Logan Alana.
Preceded in death by his father Donald F. Jarrell Sr., Step father Alfred Gitz Sr. Grandparents Ruby and Jerry Jarrell, Vera Louise Wilson and Henry James Stafford Jr. Other survivors include, his mother: Vernie Gitz, Step-mother Edith Jarrell, brothers: Kevin Jarrell, Alfred Gitz Jr., Brian Gitz, sisters: Vicki Jarrell and Terena Shaw.
Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 11:00 AM at The Church of the King, 22205 Little Creek Rd, Mandeville, LA. Reception following at The Maritime Museum in Mandeville.
In Lieu of flowers donations made to The Donnie Jarrell Foundation and Hospice of St Tammany. Bagnell & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

ETHEL LUCILLE EVANS ROBBINS
Miguez Funeral Home - Jennings, LA.
A graveside memorial service will be held for Ethel Lucille Robbins the Greenwood Cemetery in Jennings at 10:00 AM on Friday, July 1, 2005. The Rev. Jerry Masters, Pastor of the First Baptist Church will officate.
Mrs. Robbins passed away on June 29, 2005, at the Arbor House/Terrace in West Monroe, Louisiana after a lengthy illness.
Mrs. Robbins was born in El Reno, Oklahoma, on September 9, 1913, to Frank and Bertha Evans. She married John Shubel Robbins on August 11, 1939.
After World War II, she moved to Jennings in 1946 where she and her husband raised three children and she engaged in various community service activities and the Order of The Eastern Star. She served in many positions of leadership both in the State and local Eastern Star chapters. In her local chapter she served as Worthy Matron. Her offices in the State Order included District Deputy, Grand Representative, Grand Officer, and Grand Representative of Oklahoma. She was the Worthy Grand Matron of the Louisiana Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star in 1965-1966. She continued active service in the Jennings Chapter throughout her life and served as the chapter's Secretary for more than twenty years. She was also a member of First Baptist Church, West Monroe.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Shubel Robbins and a grandson, Scott Shubel Robbins.
Mrs. Robbins was the last remaining sibling of Frank and Bertha Evans, with her sister Opal Swarthout and brothers Charles and Walter Evans, and her nephew Bill Evans, having predeceased her.
She is survived by her three children including her son Richard Shubel Robbins of Rosenberg, TX, her daughter Patricia Gayle Woods of West Monroe, LA, her son, J. Michael Robbins of Anchorage, AK. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Martha Ellen Burgess of Jennings. Her grandchildren include Heidi Engel, born to Richard and Charlotte Robbins; Roxanne, Monique, Brandon and Michael Woods, born to Pat and Ron Woods; and Ashley Robbins, daughter of Michael and Lois Anne Robbins.
Her children were with her during her final hours and wish to express their gratefulness to their Mother for her wonderful spirit of giving, sharing and listening to them throughout her lifetime. As a Mother, she shared the positives-family meals, Birthdays and Holidays, memories of accomplishment-while her own ailments and troubles were unknown. She always shouldered her own burdens while sharing the burdens of her children. They also wanted to express their appreciation to the staffs at the Arbor House/Terrace Residental facility and the Northeast Regional Hospice whose personal services added comfort and solace to Mrs. Robbins during her final years.
Memorials can be sent to the First Baptist Church in Jennings or West Monroe, such memorials can be made to the Giver's own Church of preference in memory of Ethel Robbins.

Kimberly Banks, 35
Kimberly Banks of Monroe, a cashier, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

David Andrew Burk, 53
CHATHAM — David Andrew Burk died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Plains Presbyterian Church, Zachary. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be at Young Family Cemetery, Zachary.

Joyce Ford Crawford, 72
COLUMBIA — Joyce Ford Crawford, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Willie Davis, 43
BONITA — Willie Davis, a farmer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Jessie Mary Drumgoole, 90
SICILY ISLAND — Jessie Mary Drumgoole, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are at noon Saturday in New Zion Baptist Church at Peck. Burial will be in Hope Estate Cemetery, Wisner, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Floriene P. Hall, 89
Floriene P. Hall of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Calhoun City Cemetery, Calhoun.

Lilly Rosina Halls, 43
DALLAS — Lilly Rosina Halls, a homemaker formerly of Monroe, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Holly Ridge Baptist Church, Archibald. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Lela Lawrence Howell, 96
Lela Lawrence Howell of Monroe, an accountant, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Visitation is 2 p.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Fannie Mae Lawson, 77
RAYVILLE — Fannie Mae Lawson, a nurse's aid, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at Lake Ervin Cemetery, Oak Ridge.

Verdis McWilliams, 61
TALLULAH — Verdis McWilliams, a laborer in the cotton industry, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at St. Mary's Chapel of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery.

J.C. Peoples, 74
J.C. Peoples of Monroe, a laborer, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Monroe City Cemetery, Powell Street Extension, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Melvin Riley, 65
START — Melvin Riley, a farmer, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church, Gerard. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Marion Smith, 83
Marion Smith of Monroe, a pressman, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Logtown Baptist Church. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mary Lee Strong, 73
HOMER — Mary Lee Strong, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at King Funeral Home, Homer. Burial will be at Antioch Cemetery.

Melba Parkman Takacs, 82
RUSTON — Melba Hood Parkman Takacs, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be at St. Rest Cemetery, Dubach.

Lula Mae 'Kat' Tugwell, 77
Lula Mae "Kat" Tugwell of Monroe died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New St. John Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is from noon to 5 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Barbara Gay Wainwright, 67
FARMERVILLE — Barbara Gay Wainwright, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Ward Chapel Church of Christ. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be at Liberty Hill Taylor Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Clark, Delbert: 10 a.m. today, Hodge Baptist Church, Hodge.
Glass, Mary J.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Asbury Baptist Church, Chatham.
Fischer, Sandra Leigh Griffing: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Johnson, William: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Johnson, Willie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner.
Lee, Floy Catherine: 10 a.m. Saturday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Stevens, Allen: 11 a.m. today, Liberty Cemetery, Farmerville.

July 2, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

JASON PAUL CAMERON
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Jason Paul Cameron, 17, of West Monroe will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday July 3, 2005, at First Baptist Church Worship Center in West Monroe with Dr. David Uth officiating. Burial will be in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe.
Jason was a member of the First Baptist Church in West Monroe, where he was a faithful volunteer of the Student Ministry and Media Ministry. He was going to be a senior at West Monroe High School, where he was a member of the West Monroe Rebel Band.
Jason had been elected to serve as president of the Fellowship of Christian Students. Jason was also a ham radio operator with the call sign WB5SOT. He was an active member of the Chi Alpha Student Choir at First West. He is preceded in death by his Granddad, Henry Little.
Jason always had a hug and a smile for everyone. He was so gentle, full of love that he shared with all. He always told his family and friends that he loved them. In his 17 years of life, he shared more love and happiness than most people during a lifetime.
Jason was a strong Christian who always took a bold stand for Christ. Many people have said that Jason is one of the sweetest, loving young men they have ever known.
Survivors include his parents, John and Cindy Cameron, brother, Jonathan Cameron, Sister, Julia Cameron, paternal grandparents, Gee and Gee ( John and Dean Cameron), maternal grandparents, Bibi and Poppie ( Billie and Morris Dupre) Granny, Jackie Little; Uncles, Mark Little and wife, Judy; Todd Little and wife, Kandy; and Vince Cameron and wife, Kalon; Cousins, Ashley, Cheyenne, Sierra, Auger, Alaina and Jacob Little, Mary Margaret Peterson, Christian Cameron , and Emily Hebert; and his special friend, Robin Riley
Pallbearers will be Stephens Winters, Scott O'Neal, Tony Seals, Whit Bass, Scott Link and Jerry Foster.
Honorary pallbearers will be all of Jason's friends.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:30 PM Saturday, July 2, 2005 at the First Baptist Church Worship Center in West Monroe.
Memorials may be made to the Dr. Clifton Tennison Memorial Scholarship Fund, Building Fund at First Baptist Church West Monroe or to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home.

JOYCE ELOIS CRAWFORD
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA.
Mrs. Joyce Elois (Ford) Crawford, age 72, of Columbia, LA, died Thursday, June 30, 2005, at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, LA. She was a member of Sandy Bayou Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Sunday from the Chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with the Rev. Jack McKeithen, Rev. Tommy Basco, and Rev. Robert E. Kelly officiating. Interment will be in the Old Catahoula cemetery, Enterprise, LA. All services are under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia.
She was the daughter of the late O W Ford and the late Bertha (Cassels) Ford. She was also preceded in death by her husband Eldon "Shorty" Crawford and a sister Sadie Ford Stickland.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Randy and Paula Crawford of Polluck, LA; son: Paul Crawford of Columbia, LA; daughter and son: Eugenia and Bobby Kelly of Columbia, LA; three sisters: Nellie Mae Nugent of Columbia, LA, Gladys Doughty of Jena, LA and Ethel Smith of Columbia, LA; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Dewayne Kelly, Robert E. Kelly, Randall Kelly, William Clark, Andrew Binkley, A. W. Joey Crawford, Heath Fluitt and Roddy Fluitt.
Honorary pallbearers will be Sgt. Aaron C. Crawford (currently sewing in Irag), Kenneth Barnes, and Otis McKee.

PAMELA W. JOHNSON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, LA.
Pamela Waldron Johnson, 48, of Choudrant, LA, died Thursday, June 30, 2005, at her residence after a sudden illness.
Pam was born on April 18, 1957. She was a lifelong native of Choudrant, LA. She was a beloved, dedicated teacher of 27 years for the Lincoln Parish School system. Pam always went the extra mile for all of her family, friends, students, and co-workers. She was the heartbeat of Hico Elementary School, and her legacy will live on through her numerous endeavors for student achievement.
Pam was an active member of Temple Baptist Church where she served as third grade Sunday school director and sang in the Sanctuary and Celebration Choirs.
Pam was preceded in death by her father James S. Waldron, Jr., her mother Thera Glasgow Waldron, and her brother James S. Waldron, III.
Survivors include her husband of 29 years, Philip D. Johnson; one son, Jeremiah R. Johnson; sisters Janice Hammons and husband Clinton of Choudrant and Wanda Mitchell and husband Dwight of Homer; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and friends.
Visitation will be Saturday, July 2, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Services will be held Sunday, July 3, 2005 at Temple Baptist Church at 2:00 PM. Dr. T. David Willets and Rev. Roger Johnson will be officiating. Interment will follow at Choudrant Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Temple Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be Greg Alexander, Kip Franklin, Jimmy Barnes, Mike Hogan, Charles Johnson and Jon Averett.

MRS. FLORIENE PETTY HALL
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Floriene Petty Hall, age 89, will be held at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in West Monroe at 2:00 PM, Saturday, July 2, 2005. Dr. Kim Hall, her son, will officiate with Bro. Rick Crandall and Bro. Herman Savoie assisting. Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Hall has been a homemaker and resident of West Monroe for over 35 years and in Farmerville, LA for 19 years. She passed from this earth into her heavenly mansion that Jesus has prepared for her on Thursday, June 30, 2005 after a lengthy illness. She was an active (when health permitted) and devoted and well loved member of McClendon Baptist Church. Mrs. Hall was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dr. Luther B. Hall, long time Baptist pastor and former president of the Louisiana Baptist Convention and, also, her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Petty and brothers Edgar and Billy Petty. Her love, devotion and ready smile will be missed by her five children: Myrna Tarver and her husband Bobby L. Tarver of West Monroe, Lydia Willis and her husband Dr. Gladden Willis of Doylene, LA, Dr. David Hall and his wife Madeline of Baton Rouge, LA, Joe Hall and wife Judy of West Monroe and Dr. Danny Kim Hall and wife Martha of Plano, Texas; one sister: Eloise Pilgreen and husband Billy Clyde Pilgreen of Shreveport and sisters-in-law Dorothy Fierro of Colorado Springs, Co and Mary Thomas Reynolds of Jasper, TX.
She was also blessed with twenty-one grandchildren, twenty-three great grandchildren, one great great grandchild and a host of nieces and nephews. She will also be missed by many, many dear friends and loved ones across the United States.
Mrs. Hall spent the last four years in Rosemont Assisted Living before entering West Monroe Guest House following a severe stroke in November of 2004. In both places, she was given excellent care and love. The family wishes to thank the staff of both places for their care.
Pallbearers will be some of her grandsons: Austin and Loye Willis, Paul Lind, Scott Berry, Hunter and Daniel Hall.
We ask her friends to keep her beautiful memory alive by contributing to the Global World Ministries where a place has been dedicated to Dr. and Mrs. Hall's memory on the newly organized Russian Extension of the Leavel College of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
Donations should be made to: The Center for Global Ministries, PO Box 864435, Plano, Tx 75086 or to the Gideon Bible Society.

MARINE CPL. CHAD WAYNE POWELL
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Marine Cpl. Chad Wayne Powell, 22, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday July 3, 2005 at the Whites Ferry Rd. Church of Christ in West Monroe, LA, with Alan Robertson, Mike Kellett and Rev. Larry Stafford officiating. Military Graveside Services will be held at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.
Cpl. Powell died June 23, 2004 while serving his country in Fallujah, Iraq.
Chad was a graduate of West Monroe High School Class of 2001. He was best described as a good ol' country boy who loved his family, friends, and the Lord. His favorite saying was git-r-done.
He loved spending time with his family and friends hunting, fishing and enjoying the outdoors, but most of all he loved being a Marine. He was no stranger to defending our country, deploying to Afghanistan, Haiti and finally Iraq. He grabbed the bull by the horns, stared fear in the eyes and never once backed down.
He was in charge of over 100 Convoys, never once losing a man. Chad's final words to me, were if something happens always know that I love you and Elijah with all my heart and I'm grateful for the six wonderful years we've had together. He couldn't wait to come home and be the husband, father, son, brother, friend, and Christian he so badly wanted to be.
Chad loved life, but most of all he loved his family. He will always be an American Hero, through our son and through our memories he will live on forever.
Survivors: his wife, Danielle Powell, Son, Elijah Wayne Powell; Parents, Jerry and Brenda Powell; Brothers, Chris and Jesse Powell; Paternal Grandparents, Tommy and Rita Powell and Maternal Grandparents, Evert and Jean Sams.
Pallbearers will be Jesse Powell, Chris Powell, Gus Antis, Tommy Hays, Raymond Downs, Andy Chason, Derrick Brimmer, and Lee Carroll.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Josh Blackwelder, Johnathan Moore, Trey Telano, Matthew Summerhill and Stephen Summerhill.
Visitation will be from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM Saturday, July 2, 2005 at the Whites Ferry Rd. Church of Christ in West Monroe, LA.
Memorials may be made to the Elijah Wayne Powell Educational Fund at any Regions Bank.
Military Wife
I saw a white car pull up to my front doorway; holding back the tears I started to pray. He was dressed in his nicest uniform; it reminded me of the day I first saw you in yours. As I stood there hoping for the best; I had a gut feeling I knew what was coming next... The words that he spoke weren't very clear; they shook my body like a bad nightmare. I held our baby and fell to my knees; I could not find the words to speak. But, I felt an angel there with me; I knew it was YOU and I tried to see. What I saw was a vision of you; standing proudly in your Dress Blues. You gave the greatest sacrifice of all; never to tremble, only to eventually fall. Life went on, but it was never the same; I longed for you to ease my pain...Now, there I stand at this gate of white. I run to you and you run to me. I knew this would be the end of my long hard ride, for you had always been waiting right there for me...
By, Danielle Powell

MR. CHARLIE SUTTON
Young's Funeral Home - Ferriday, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. Charlie Sutton, 79, Ferriday, LA will be at 4:00 PM Sunday, July 3, 2005 at Episcopal Church of the Good Sheppard in Vidalia, LA with Father Sam Tomlinson and Father Bob Cooper officiating. Interment will follow at Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi, LA under the direction of Young's Funeral Home of Ferriday.
Mr. Charlie Sutton was born April 23, 1926 in Baskin, LA. He passed away Friday, July, 1, 2005 in Ferriday. He was a resident of Ferriday.
Mr. Charlie was retired from International Paper Company where he was power plant supervisor. He was a member of the Supervisor Club at LP., the Rough Grouse Society, he loved to bird hunt, and he was a member of the Episcopal Church of The Good Shepard in Vidalia, LA. Mr. Sutton was a board member of the Concordia Parish Fire District and a volunteer fireman.
He was preceded in death by his wife: Camille Sutton, father: Grover Cleveland Sutton, mother: Eleanor Ophelia "Lena" Sutton, great grandson: Zachary "Zach Man" Sutton, brother: James Francis Sutton; three sisters: Lucille McVickers, Helen Mosley and Erma Gilmore; brothers: Robert Sutton and Lewis Sutton.
Survivors include his son: Charles Bruce Sutton and wife Deborah of Delhi, LA and William Keith Sutton of Monterey, LA; daughter: Leslie Adrienne Sutton of Thousand Oaks, CA; granddaughter: Kristen Rene' and husband Donnie VandeVen; five grandchildren: Alissa Carol, Arron Keith, Charles Bruce, II, Tanner Lee and Seth Reid Sutton; three great grandchildren: Alexis Jean Sutton, Anna Camille VandeVen and Charles Van Bruce Sutton III; dearest loved one: Bonnie Slavant of Ferriday, LA and Brenda Hean Sutton of St. Joseph, LA.
The pallbearers will be Concordia Fire District Department.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Saturday, July 2, 2005 at Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday.

HONORABLE JAMES GRAVES "JIM" SHERMAN
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA.
Services for James Graves "Jim" Sherman, age 81 of Columbia will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, July 3, 2005 at the First United Methodist Church in Columbia with Rev. Pam Roy officiating. James Mixon will deliver the eulogy. Interment with Masonic rites and military rites will follow in the Columbia Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Sherman was born in Columbia on May 30, 1924 to the union of Dr. Dollie Oliver and Zudie Jones Sherman and died Friday, July 1, 2005 in Baton Rouge.
Mr. Sherman was currently mayor of Columbia. He has served as mayor for 41 years, from 1964 to 1980 and 1984 until present. He is currently Louisiana's longest serving mayor, hence, he is the "Dean of Louisiana Mayors". He served for 8 years on the Columbia Town Council. He served as president of the Louisiana Municipal Association in 1968.
He was a licensed Real Estate Broker for 40 years and a Real Estate Appraiser of 15 years. He was a board member for the National Association of Master Appraisers from 1997 to 2003. He was active in municipal and governmental affairs with board membership in Risk Management, Inc. and the Louisiana Municipal Gas Authority.
He participated in numerous LMA committees and task forces throughout his years in public service. As LMA's longest-serving past president still in municipal office he, for many years, has had the privilege of reading the "LMA Memorial Report" [a report of the deaths of Louisiana mayors, municipal officials and other prominent publish officials] at each year's annual convention.
Mr. Sherman was a veteran of World War II, having served in active duty from November 1942 until March 1946. He was assigned to the 52nd Bomb Squadron, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign. He served in the Air Offensive Japan. He received the American Theater Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 2 Bronze Stars, 2 Good Conduct Medals and a World War II Victory Medal.
He also served two terms on the Republican State Central Committee.
He was a Perpetual Member of Columbia Masonic Lodge, #164, a Perpetual Member of Rosemary Lodge #278, a member of the Monroe York Rites Bodies and a charter member of Barak Shrine.
He was a member of the Columbia Kiwanis Club since January 20, 1951 and served as president and on numerous committees. Mr. Sherman was a member of the American Legion Louisiana Post 162 for 59 years.
Survivors include his wife: Geraldine Dunn Sherman of Columbia, his sons: James Graves Sherman, Jr. of Houston, TX, Stephen Lee Sherman of Baton Rouge and Thomas Oliver Sherman of Houston, TX, his step-children: Karen Sue Cruse of Grayson and Reginald Dunn Watson of Monroe, his grandchildren: Stephen Lee Sherman, Jr., Kramer Graves Sherman, Bennett Oliver Sherman, Elizabeth Jane Sherman, Thomas Campbell Sherman and Webber Graves Sherman, and his step-grandchildren: Bernard Lewis "Tracy" Hatch, Kimberly Ann Cruse, Charles Wesley Cruse, Deanna Kay St. Germain and Christian Reed Watson.
Pallbearers will be James Mixon, Linus Carroll, Bob Meredith, Scott Meredith, Chuck Cruse, Pearl Adams, Doug Crockett and Russ Cummings.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the "Sherman Lake Memorial Fund", P.O.Box 10, Columbia, LA. 71418
Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and Sunday from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia, LA.

BARBARA GAYE WAINWRIGHT
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Barbara Gaye Wainwright, 67, of Farmerville, LA will be at 10:30 AM Saturday, July 2, 2005, at Ward's Chapel Church of Christ in Farmerville. Jurd Brantley will be officiating. Interment will be in the Liberty Hill Taylor Cemetery.
Mrs. Wainwright passed away June 30, 2005, in Farmerville, LA.
She was a lifelong member of Ward's Chapel Church of Christ in Farmerville. She was a homemaker and a retired beautician.
She is survived by her husband of 48 Years Donnie Wainwright of Farmerville, LA; four children, Stormy Wainwright of Farmerville, LA, Donnette Bennett and husband John Van of Spearsville, LA, Penny Wainwright of West Monroe, and Walter Gregory Wainwright of Farmerville, LA; two sisters: Margerine Smith of Denham Springs, LA and Christine Hicks of Farmerville, LA; grandchildren: Charles O'Donnel Martin, Matthew Alexander Podosek, John Cody Bennett, Dana Donnette Bennett, Barbara Blair Bennett, Velvet Lynn Roberts and husband Johnny, Brittany Anne Ezell, Avery Vanessa Wilson and husband Jerome; great grand children Dusty Bless Roberts, Savanah Lynn Roberts and Kaitlyn Elaine Ezell and a host of nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Ward's Chapel Church of Christ or Breast Cancer Awareness Fund.
A special thanks to Faye Thomas, Lorece Tettleton, Pat Gilmore, Bessie Elaine Wallace, and Ossie Mae Hendricks for all of their love and care during her illness.
Pallbearers will be Nathan L. Crawford, Truman Hicks, Steve Craighead, Charles Lee, Kelby Ouchley, March Davison, Edward Austin and Mark Phillips.

Jerry Leroy Boyce, 64
FARMERVILLE — Jerry Leroy Boyce, a lineman, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Canaan Cemetery, Spearsville.

Katie Burel, 92
OAK GROVE — Katie Burel, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Evelyn Trussell Ferrand, 88
RUSTON — Evelyn Trussell Ferrand, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10:30 a.m. today at Grace United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Florence Hamaker, 81
Florence Hamaker of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge.

Angela Mashall Hassen, 33
SHREVEPORT — Angela Mashall Hassen, an employee at Hollywood Casino in Shreveport, died June 27. Services are 11 a.m. today at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Grambling, under the direction of Paradise Funeral Home, Arcadia.

Robert L. 'Bob' Kitchell, 76
WINNSBORO — Robert L. "Bob" Kitchell, retired owner of Kitchell Printing, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery.

Irma Lynch, 58
NEWELLTON — Irma Lynch, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Billie Higginbotham-Spillers, 60
Billie Higginbotham-Spillers of Monroe, an insurance adjuster, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Downsville Cemetery.

James Vernon Travis, 77
NEW ORLEANS — James Vernon Travis, a retired paint contractor formerly of Delhi and Epps, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Beatrice Ward, 89
Beatrice Ward of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Previously Acknowledged
Burk, David Andrew: 1 p.m. today, Plains Presbyterian Church, Zachary.
Drumgoole, Jessie Mary: Noon today, New Zion Baptist Church, Peck.
Glass, Mary J.: 11 a.m. today, Asbury Baptist Church, Chatham.
Hall, Floriene P.: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial changed to Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.
Halls, Lilly Rosina: changed to 2 p.m. today, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Archibald.
Johnson, William: 11 a.m. today, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Johnson, Willie: 11 a.m. today, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner.
Lawson, Fannie Mae: 11 a.m. today, Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville.
Lee, Floy Catherine: 10 a.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
McWilliams, Verdis: 1 p.m. today, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Riley, Melvin: 2 p.m. today, St. Paul Baptist Church, Gerard.
Smith, Marion: 1 p.m. today, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe.
Strong, Mary Lee: 2 p.m. today, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Homer.
Tugwell, Lula Mae "Kat": 11 a.m. today, New St. John Baptist Church, Monroe.
Wainwright, Barbara Gay: 10:30 a.m. today, Ward Chapel Church of Christ, Farmerville.

July 3, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

JASON PAUL CAMERON
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Jason Paul Cameron, 17, of West Monroe will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday July 3, 2005, at First Baptist Church Worship Center in West Monroe with Dr. David Uth officiating. Burial will be in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe.
Jason was a member of the First Baptist Church in West Monroe, where he was a faithful volunteer of the Student Ministry and Media Ministry. He was going to be a Senior at West Monroe High School, where he was a member of the West Monroe Rebel Band. Jason had been elected to serve as president of the Fellowship of Christian Students. Jason was also a ham radio operator with the call sign WB5SOT. He was an active member of the Chi Alpha Student Choir at First West. He is preceded in death by his Granddad, Henry Little.
Jason always had a hug and a smile for everyone. He was so gentle, full of love that he shared with all. He always told his family and friends that he loved them. In his 17 years of life, he shared more love and happiness than most people during a lifetime. Jason was a strong Christian who always took a bold stand for Christ. Many people have said that Jason is one of the sweetest, loving young men they have ever known.
Survivors include his parents, John and Cindy Cameron, brother, Jonathan Cameron, Sister, Julia Cameron, paternal grandparents, Gee and Gee ( John and Dean Cameron), maternal grandparents, Bibi and Poppie ( Billie and Morris Dupre) Granny, Jackie Little; Uncles, Mark Little and wife, Judy; Todd Little and wife, Kandy; and Vince Cameron and wife, Kalon; Cousins, Ashley, Cheyenne, Sierra, Auger, Alaina and Jacob Little, Mary Margaret Peterson, Christian Cameron, and Emily Hebert; and his special friend, Robin Riley
Pallbearers will be Stephens Winters, Scott O'Neal, Tony Seals, Whit Bass, Scott Link and Jerry Foster.
Honorary pallbearers will be all of Jason's friends.
Visitation will be from 2:00 PM until service time Sunday at Church.
Memorials may be made to the Clifton Tennison Memorial Scholarship Fund, Building Fund at First Baptist Church West Monroe or to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home.

ROGER "ROG" BARRETT CROWE
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Memorial Services for Roger "Rog" Barrett Crowe, 38, Monroe, LA will be at 3:30 PM, Sunday, July 3, 2005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA with Rev. Tommy Dame and Rev. Gregg Riley officiating.
Visitation will be at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Hwy 165, Monroe, LA from 1 o'clock to 3 o'clock preceding the Memorial Service.
Rog was born October 4, 1966 in Covington, LA. He passed from this earth on Friday July 1, 2005.
Rog graduated from H.L. Bourgeois High School in Houma, LA. He received his B.A. in English at Nichols State University and was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha. He completed his graduate studies at ULM and received his M.A. in History.
A long time member of The Masonic Order, he was active in The Scottish Rite, The Shrine and The York Rite Bodies.
Rog was a loving son, brother and uncle. With a free spirit and giving nature, Rog loved his friends like family. Although Rog had many talents and interests, his true passion was cooking. Those who knew him best, sought his brilliant advice.
Survivors include his parents: Roger Neil Crowe and Delores Jones Crowe of Monroe, LA; brothers: Brannon Crowe of Corpus Christi, TX, Darren Crowe and his wife Gail Crowe of Forney, TX, Derek Crowe and his wife Angela Crowe of Monroe, LA; sister: Tara Young of Monroe, LA; sister-in-law: Renee Girault of Metairie, LA; two nephews: Cody Crowe and Blaine Crowe; four nieces: Landyn Young, Laurel Young, Kristen Crowe and Brooke Crowe.
Honorary Pallbearers are Russell Brasel, Dr. Ran L. Phillips, Henry Florsheim, Doyle Jeter, Lee Wilson, Alex Davey and Jeremy Pardue.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Barak Shrine 6620 Frontage Road, Monroe, LA 71202.

MARION TAYLOR FILES
Golden Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA.
Services for Marion Taylor Files of Oak Ridge will be held Tuesday July 5, 2005 at 2:00 PM at the Oak Ridge Baptist Church, Oak Ridge, LA, with Rev. Claud Hughes officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop.
Marion died on July 2, 2005. She was born September 23, 1907, in Jena, LA, to Harvey Taylor and Minnie Lanier Taylor.
The last surviving member of her generation, she was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Az Taylor, and her three sisters, Lucille Steadman, Lena Moore and Audrey Wiley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Earnest Files, Sr.
A graduate of Jena High School and Louisiana Normal College, Natchitoches, LA, Marion taught school in Oak Ridge before working for the U.S. Postal Service for 41 years, the last 30 years as Postmaster.
She was a member of Oak Ridge Baptist Church, taught Sunday School, and served as church treasurer for 56 years. Marion was notably active in the postmasters' association, the Caddoan and Pierian Clubs, W.M.U., Oak Ridge Community Council, and the Abram Morehouse Chapter of the DAR.
Her favorite pastimes included spending Sundays with her family, working in her yard, superb needleworking, traveling and cooking. Many will remember her candy and pie-making skills (especially caramel pie and angel cake).
Survivors include her son, James E. Files, Jr. and his wife Joyce, granddaughters, Ann Elizabeth Files, Nancy Lanier Files Counts and husband, Dr. Jeffrey R. Counts, and great granddaughters, Katherine Elizabeth Counts and Caroline Taylor Counts.
Pallbearers will be Robert Barham, Marc Whithorne, James Standley IV, Tom Allen, Don McIntyre, and Jeff Counts. Honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons of Oak Ridge Baptist Church of Oak Ridge, LA.
Visitation will be Monday July 4, 2005 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Golden Funeral Home in Bastrop.
Memorials may be made to Oak Ridge Baptist Church, Oak Ridge, LA 71264.

MR. ROBERT L. "BOB" KITCHELL
Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. Robert L. "Bob" Kitchell, 76, of Winnsboro, LA will be held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Sunday, July 3, 2005 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Buddy Ellington and Rev. Chris Crawford officiating. Interment will follow at Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro.
Mr. Kitchell died Thursday, June 30, 2005 at his home. He was a resident of Winnsboro and a member of the First Church of Nazarene.He and his wife, Elaine, owned and operated Kitchell Printing for 40 years. It was continued a family business for a total of 51 years.He was preceded in death by: wife: Elaine Spearman Kitchell Father: Robert Charles Kitchell Mother: Leona Kitchell Perlow Brother: Vernon Kitchell
Survivors include son: Robert "Bobby" Thomas Kitchell and wife Susan of Winnsboro, LA; daughter: Carolyn Dianne Clarkston and husband David ofHouston, TX; three gransons: Robert Paul Kitchell of Monroe, LA, Michael Thomas Kitchell and wife Rebecca of Monroe, LA, and William Patrick Clarkston of Houston, TX.
The family will receive friends at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Saturday, July 2, 2005.

MR. ALAN GEORGE STENTIFORD
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Alan George Stentiford, 71, died on June 30, 2005 at St. Francis Medical Center.
He is survived by four children including Denise Ferchaud of West Monroe and eight grandchildren.
Private services and burial will be held at Port Hudson National Cemetery in Zachary, LA.

Jason Paul Cameron, 17
Jason Paul Cameron of West Monroe, a student, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. today at First Baptist Church Worship Center, West Monroe. Visitation is 2 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Rev. Marvin H. Corley, 90
The Rev. Marvin H. Corley of Calhoun, a retired United Methodist Church minister, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Joyce Eloise Crawford, 72
COLUMBIA — Joyce Eloise Ford Crawford, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Old Catahoula Cemetery, Enterprise.

Myra Eva Edwards, 87
Myra Eva Edwards of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 10-11 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick's Funeral Home, Monroe.

Betty Jean Hood, 75
RUSTON — Betty Jean Hood, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. today at St. Rest Baptist Church. Burial will be at Salem Methodist Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick's Funeral Home, Ruston.

O'Neal 'Pappy' Kees Sr., 91
GEORGETOWN — O'Neal "Pappy" Kees Sr., died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Georgetown Baptist Church. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be in Georgetown Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Alexandria.

Juanita P. King, 62
GILBERT — Juanita P. King, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Fort Necessity Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Candace Peppers, 51
Candace Peppers of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Cpl. Chad Wayne Powell, 22
Cpl. Chad Wayne Powell of West Monroe, a corporal with the U.S. Marine Corps, died June 23. Services are 2 p.m. today in White's Ferry Road Church of Christ. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

James D. Sanders, 80
BASTROP — James D. Sanders, a retired mechanic, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday in Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove.

James "Jim" Sherman, 81
COLUMBIA — James Graves "Jim" Sherman, mayor of Columbia, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church. Visitation is from 9-11 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be at Columbia Hill Cemetery.

James Vernon Travis, 77
NEW ORLEANS — James Vernon Travis, a retired paint contractor formerly of Delhi and Epps, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral Home. Burial will be in Epps Cemetery.

Paul H. Watson, 58
DUBACH — Paul H. Watson, a machine operator, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is from noon until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, Spearsville.

Previously Acknowledged
Boyce, Jerry Leroy: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Hamaker, Florence: 2 p.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Kitchell, Robert L. "Bob": 2 p.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

July 4, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MYRA EDWARDS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home Perry's Funeral Home - Monroe, LA. 71201.
On July 2, 2005, Myra Edwards, a loving mother, and friend to the many people she encountered during her 87 years on this earth, passed from this life to reside with God and the angels. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, July 5, 2005, at Monroe Memorial Park, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation will be held 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 5, 2005, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home-Monroe. Mrs. Edwards was member of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church and was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Charles L. "Chuck" Edwards. Mrs. Edwards is survived by her children: Charles E. Edwards of Baton Rouge, LA., Carol Edwards McLane and husband James S. of Birmingham, AL., and James M. Edwards and wife Judith of Monroe, LA; sisters: Patricia Nestler Skellie of Birmingham, AL, and Clara Nestler Marchant of Jacksonville, AL; brother: William H. Nestler of Baton Rouge, LA.; thirteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to the charity of each givers choice. The family would like send a special thanks to Kellie Wiggins, JoAnna Kidd, Mildred Griffin and Beatrice Williams, for 24 hour loving care of their mother during her illness. Before succumbing to a lengthy illness, Myra spent her time raising her children, and instilling in them good moral values. Her other passion was entertaining family, friends and acquaintances, putting smiles on people's faces and letting them enjoy a bit of laughter in their lives with her singing, dancing and one woman performances. One imagines that immediately after entering God's Kingdom, she will find and resume her loving relationship with "Chuck", and then proceed to continue to entertain all those she encounters behind the Pearly Gates. Good Bye Mom. We love you, and we will miss you, until we meet again.
El Dorado, AR.

D. W. "Dub" Denby
D. W. "Dub" Dendy departed this life on July 1, 2005. He was born in North Little Rock March 14, 1926 to William G and Doshia Winnin Dendy. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers J. D. and Ravis, and four sisters Lorene, Ophelia, Ruth Dendy, an Lucille Nelson. He was raised in the Sandyland, Norphlet Arkansas area by his grandmother Annie Dendy. He proudly served our country in WWII on the destroyer USS Kane. He played in the El Dorado Fast Pitch Softball League in the 1950's. He was an electrician and long time employee of Trunkline Gas Company. In his retirement he enjoyed helping his many friends and was well known and loved in the community.
Dub is survived by two sons Donald and his wife Cookie of El Dorado, David and wife Marie of Baton Rouge, and step-son Jack Hunt and and wife Cecil of Louisville, Kentucky, two granddaughters Tracy Brummett and husband Garrett of El Dorado, and Hillary of New York, New York, three grandson, Jason Dendy of Austin, Texas, Dorian and Alistar Dendy of Baton Rouge, one great granddaughter Shelby Brummett of El Dorado. Mr. Dendy is remembered by special friends Alvin and Imogene Jones and Ava Cooper of Downsville, Louisiana, Margaret and Deeann Henderson, Jack and Kent Perry, Susan, Lauren and John Orr all of Monroe, Tim Whittington of Ruston, and a host of other friends.
Services will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, July 5, 2005 at Perry's Funeral Chapels Services will be conducted by Brother Larry Hudson. Family visitation will be 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Ronald McDonald House or Donors choice.

CORNELIA PEACOCK SMITH
North Little Rock, AR.
Cornelia Peacock Smith, 92, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away June 23, 2005 at her home in Parkstone Place. She was born in Dumas, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Buford Mason and Irene Peacock.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold J. Smith and her brother, Joe Buford Peacock.
She is survived by her daughter, Harriet Smith Frazer and husband, Bernard Frazer of North Little Rock; her daughter, Miah Michaelsen, two great-grandsons, Brendan and Wyeth and her husband, Jonathan, of Bloomington, Indiana; her grandson, Bryan Frazer and his wife Angela and children, Brittney and Conor of North Little Rock and a niece and nephew, Caroline Peacock and Joe Mason Peacock of Hammond, LA.
Mrs. Smith was an elementary teacher in Tallulah, Louisiana for eleven years and in 1956 moved with her husband to Monroe, Louisiana where she was a first-grade teacher at Lexington Street School. She also served as the principal at Lexington until her retirement.
After their retirement, Mr. and Mrs. Smith traveled extensively in Europe, the Far East, South Africa, Australia, and in the United States. Mrs. Smith wrote copious notes of their travels and would enjoy visiting with other travelers. Mrs. Smith also enjoyed playing the piano at Parkstone Place, leading the singing, and serving as "Mistress of Ceremonies" at the birthday parties. A graveside memorial service was held on Saturday, June 25, 2005 at Walnut Lake Cemetery in Dumas, Arkansas with arrangements by Griffin Funeral Home of Dumas. Memorials may be made to Parkstone Place Library, One Parkstone Place, North Little Rock, AR 72116 or a charity of choice.

Earlene Alford, 79
JONESBORO — Earlene Alford died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Nolan Groce, 87
SPARKMAN, Ark. — Nolan Groce, an educator, died Saturday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sparkman First Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home in Arkadelphia. Burial is in Sparkman Cemetery.

Tennie Alexander Ingram, 86
JONESBORO — Tennie Alexander Ingram died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at North Hodge Church of God. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial is at Walnut Ridge Cemetery.

Amanda D. Jackson, 79
TALLULAH — Amanda D. Jackson, a cashier, died June 24. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Travelers Rest Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial is in Natchez National Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.

Bruce Marshall, 48
TALLULAH — Bruce Marshall died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Thelma Marie Ponder, 79
COLUMBIA — Thelma Marie Ponder, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is in Twin City Memorial Gardens.

Previously Acknowledged
Edwards, Myra Eva: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
King, Juanita P.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Fort Necessity Baptist Church.
Sanders, James D.: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Travis, James Vernon: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
Watson, Paul H.: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

July 5, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

DORIS HAMPTON HOWARD
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA.
Services for Doris Hampton Howard, age 82 of Hebert will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, July 6, 2005 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Pam Roy and Rev. Bob Clanton officiaiting. Interment will follow in the Hebert Cemetery.
Mrs. Howard was born in Pascagoula, MS on May 1, 1923 to the union of Charles Nolan and Ertie Glasco Hampton and died Monday, July 4, 2005 in West Monroe. She was a homemaker and former owner of The Klothes Pen in Columbia. She was also a member of the Hebert United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband: Palmer O. Howard. Survivors include her sons: Charles P. Howard of Arcadia and Terry H. Howard and his wife: Debra of West Monroe, her grandchildren: Charles Brian Howard, Michelle H. Vasquez and Chuckie Howard, her great-grandchildren: Devin Howard, Aubrey Howard, Emily Anne Howard and Candace Michelle Vasquez, and her sisters: Josephine H. Howard of Hebert, Hazel H. Ferrell of Natchez, MS and Jerrie H. Pierce of Ferriday. Pallbearers will be Joe E. Maxwell, Luther Nolan Howard, Jimmy W. Howard, Brian Howard, Meigs Myer and Chuckie Howard. Honorary pallbearers will be Ted Howard, Brady Howard, Roddy Fluitt, Jodie Howard, Todd Maxwell and Max Howard.Visitation will be Tuesday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM and Wednesday from 9:00 AM until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

STEVEN "STEVIE" MCKINNIE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA.
Services for Steven McKinnie, 43, of Marion will be Wednesday, July 6, 2005 at 10:00 AM at Dean Baptist Church in Marion, with the Rev. Don Reeves, Bro. Bubba Hoggatt officiating. Interment will be a t Liberty Cemetery in Linville, LA. He was a member of Dean Baptist Church and a member of the Fox Hunters Association.
He was preceded in death by his father J. P. McKinnie and a sister Diane McKinnie.
He is survived by his wife, Sissy McKinnie of Marion, LA, his son, Tony Allen McKinnie of Marion, LA; daughter Brandi Lynn McKinnie of Marion, LA; special daughter, Crystal Hamilton of Farmerville, LA; his mother Marie McKinnie of Marion, LA; brothers, Jerry McKinnie of Marion, LA, Randy McKinnie of Sterlington, LA, Virgil McKinnie of Marion, LA, Grady McKinnie of Marion, LA, Phillip McKinnie of Marion, LA; special nephew, Mitchell McKinnie of Crossroads, numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Marvin McKinnie, Chuch Wilson, Danny Cain, Robert Pace, Mike Jones and Jeff Ray.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dwayne Lum, David Nowlin and Mitch Craig.
Visitation will be July 5, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Dean Baptist Church.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Dean Baptist Church.

MRS. THELMA MARIE PONDER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Thelma Ponder, 78, of Columbia, LA, will be held at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in West Monroe at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, July 5, 2005, with Rev. Kenneth Ashworth officiating. Interment will be at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Mrs. Ponder was born on November 27, 1926 in Sheridan, AR, and died July 3, 2005, in Columbia, LA.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivie Lee Ponder.
Mrs. Ponder is survived by three daughters: Francis Hoof and husband William, Iva Willingham and husband Jim, Paulette Frye and husband David, her brother Coy Park; five grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and one step-great grandchild. Pallbearers will be Chad Brassaux, Jerry Willingham, Nathan Carlock, Shye Carpenter, Louis Martin, Jim Willingham and Louis Matthews. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM til service time Tuesday at the funeral home.

Harold Francis Dean, 84
Harold Francis Dean, a retired security guard of West Monroe, died Monday. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today at Mount Vernon Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m.-noon at the funeral home.

Jack C. Edwards, 63
Jack C. Edwards, a former paper-mill employee, of West Monroe, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Myra Edwards, 87
Myra Edwards, a homemaker of Monroe, died Saturday. A graveside service will be 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. today at the funeral home.

Marion Taylor Files, 97
OAK RIDGE — Marion Taylor Files, a retired postmaster, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Oak Ridge Baptist Church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home.

Ricky Johnson, 15
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Ricky Johnson died June 28. Funeral will be 1 p.m. today at the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Burial is at Millican Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Thelma Marie Ponder, 79
COLUMBIA — Thelma Marie Ponder, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Twin City Memorial Gardens.

Alan G. Stentiford, 71
Alan G. Stentiford, a retired insurance executive of Monroe, died Thursday. A private family service was held in Port Hudson National Cemetery, Zachary, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Katie Lee Thomas, 83
TALLULAH — Katie Lee Thomas died Monday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Previously Acknowledged
Edwards, Myra Eva: 1 p.m. today, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Groce, Nolan: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sparkman First Baptist Church, Sparkman, Ark.
Ingram, Tennie Alexander: 2 p.m. Wednesday, North Hodge Church of God.
Jackson, Amanda D.: 10 a.m. today, Travelers Rest Baptist Church, Tallulah.
King, Juanita P.: 10 a.m. today,, Fort Necessity Baptist Church.
Ponder, Thelma Marie: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Travis, James Vernon: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

July 6, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MR. JACK CHARLES EDWARDS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Services for Mr. Jack Charles Edwards, 63, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 6, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev. George Bonner officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery.
Mr. Edwards died on July 4, 2005, at his residence. He was a member of Centerpoint Church and loved to share the Word of the Lord with everyone.
Mr. Edwards was dedicated to the Lord in all his walks of life. He was an outdoorsman and loved to fish and hunt.
Mr. Edwards was preceded in death by his son, Tracy Stephen Edwards.
Survivors include his four sons, Michael Edwards and wife Stephanie of Calhoun, LA; Jack "Bubba" Edwards and Williams Edwards both of West Monroe, LA; and Ronald "Huey" Edwards and wife Brenda of Calhoun, LA; sisters, Edith Russell of Russellville, KY; and six grandchildren: Amber, Alex, Ashlee, Abram, Caleb and Seth Edwards.
Pallbearers will be Billy Younse, Joe Currie, Matt Currie, Levi Ellard, Don Pace and Buddy Herrington.
Visitation will be from 9:00 AM Wednesday until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home.

MR. WILLIAM D. (BILL) HOLSTEAD
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. William D. (Bill) Holstead, 77, of Monroe, LA. will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday July 7, 2005 at the First Christian Church in Monroe, LA. with Rev. David Carter and Rev. John T. Tate officiating. Burial will be in Douglas Cemetery in Choudrant, LA. under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, La.
Mr. Holstead died July 5, 2005 at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Holstead was a lifelong resident of Monroe-West Monroe, LA, and was a member of the First Christian Church in Monroe, LA. He was the owner of Bill's Auto Parts and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.
Survivors: his wife, Mrs. Patricia Fox Holstead of Monroe, LA; Daughter, Mrs. Brenda Rocconi and husband, Tom of Sterlington, LA; two sons, Tim Holstead and wife, Veronica and Danny Holstead and his wife, Tanya of Dallas TX; mother of his children, Mrs. Opal Holstead of West Monroe, LA; Step-children, Pam Lauber and husband, Bill of Mobile, AL, Debbie Holloway and husband, Ronnie of Ruston, LA, Connie Corley and husband, Roger of Rowlett, TX; Grandchildren, Jeff Jackson and wife, Allison, Matt Jackson and wife, Jeanette, Heather, Josh, Rachal and Hannah Holstead, Cameron, Cody and Caitlyn Holstead; step grandchildren, Ashley Brown and husband, Aaron, Elizabeth Lauber, Leigh Ann McCorkle and husband, Jim, Rod Holloway and wife, Beverly and Katie Holloway, Kelly Corley and Paul Corley; eight great grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. Maida Thompson of West Monroe, LA. and Mrs. Lucy Seidenspinner of Huntersville, NC.
Several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Billy McClendon, Gene Hodges, Clyde Albritton, Bobby Albritton, Billy K. Rogers, R. A. Stephenson and Buddy Butler.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:30 PM Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.
Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church, Muscular Dystrophy Foundation or the charity of your choice.
The family would like to give special thanks to the staff and physicians at Glenwood ICU for their compassionate care given to our loved one.

MRS. JANE MCCOMB MASTERS
Vansant Mills Funeral Home - Clinton, MO.
Funeral services for Mrs. Jane McComb Masters were held in Clinton, Missouri on July 5, 2005 at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon with the Rev. Randy Shipman officiating. Burial followed in the Englewood Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her father, Reverend Paul McComb and infant sister, Linda Marie McComb.
Survivors include her husband of 43 years, Dr. Ronald E. Master; mother, Dorsie McComb; two sister Myra Porter and her husband Harry L. Porter, Joyce Howell and her husband Billy F. Howell, all from Monroe, Louisiana; four daughters, Cathy Norris and her husband Scott of Birmingham, Alabama, Karen Singleton and her husband Michael of West Monroe, Louisiana, Connie Cook and her husband Mark of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and Kimberly Wilkinson and her husband Daniel of Temple, Texas; one son, Craig Masters and his wife Heidi of Kansas City, Missouri; and eight grandchildren.
Mrs. Masters grew up in Monroe, Louisiana where she graduated from Ouachita Parish High School in 1959. She earned a degree in English Education from the University of Missouri at Columbia in 1963. She resided in Northport, Alabama from 1981 to 1990 where she was a member of Flatwoods Baptist Church. There she participated in the church choir and volunteered in many ways, including using her considerable talent for sewing to design and construct Christmas robes for the entire children's choir.
Always a gifted teacher, she taught youth Sunday school, children's Bible school, and church-wide adult mission studies. Throughout her illness of five years, she maintained a gracious attitude and an abiding faith in her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. she was ever a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and she will be greatly missed.
Pallbearers will be her sons-in-laws: Michael Singleton, Larry S. Norris, Mark Cook and Daniel Wilkinson.

JUDY MAE LAWRENCE WROTEN
Rose-Neath Bossier Chapel - Bossier City, LA.
Memorial services for Judy Mae Lawrence Wroten, age 57, of Bossier City, LA, will be 10:00 AM on Thursday, July 7, 2005 at the Rose-Neath's Bossier Chapel with Rev. Brad Heintz officiating. Interment will be in the Hill Crest Cemetery under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home.
Mrs. Wroten passed away Sunday, July 3, 2005 in Shreveport, LA.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Ruth Lawrence; brother, Albert Lawrence and sister, Betty Kelly.
Survivors include her son, Doug Wroten of Baton Rouge, LA; daughter, Kim Corley and husband, Bruce of Gonzales, LA, brothers, Cecil Lawrence and wife, Lynn of Bossier City, LA and Robert Lawrence and wife Susan, of Benton, LA; grandchildren, Quinton and Meghan Corley, Abby Wroten and numerous nieces and nephews.

Kimberly Banks, 35
Kimberly Banks of Monroe, a cashier, died June 29. Services are noon today at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Green Grove Cemetery, Alto, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

O. Glenn Brown, 81
RUSTON — O. Glenn Brown, a contractor, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery.

Sandra Chesney, 62
Sandra Chesney of West Monroe, a bookkeeper, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

William Cox, 67
William Cox of Monroe died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at the chapel of St. Joseph Nursing Home. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Thomas A. Crago, 76
Thomas A. Crago of Monroe, a retired business representative for the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Gary Drayton, 46
Gary Drayton of Monroe, a laborer, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is noon today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Herman Rufus Filhiol, 54
Herman Rufus Filhiol of Monroe died June 29. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Liberty Christian Center, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Wayne Franklin, 48
HARRISONBURG — Wayne Franklin, a truck driver for Irby Construction Company, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at New Hope Pentecostal Church. Visitation is 5 p.m. Thursday until services begin Friday at the church. Burial will be at Taylor Chapel Cemetery, Summerville, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Doris Hampton Howard, 82
HEBERT — Doris Hampton Howard, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Hebert Cemetery, Hebert.

E.L. Jones, 91
DELHI — E.L. Jones, a farmer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Barbara Madison, 43
LOS ANGELES — Barbara Madison, a cashier, formerly of Wisner, died June 30. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Steven 'Stevie' McKinnie, 43
MARION — Steven "Stevie" McKinnie, a mechanic, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Dean Baptist Church. Burial will be at Liberty Cemetery, Linville, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Shirley Ann Morton, 45
Shirley Ann Morton of Monroe, a homemaker, died June 30. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Anne Wilson, 79
NATCHEZ, Miss. — Anne Wilson died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Previously Acknowledged
Groce, Nolan: 10 a.m. today, Sparkman First Baptist Church, Sparkman, Ark.
Ingram, Tennie Alexander: 2 p.m. today, North Hodge Church of God.

July 7, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

THOMAS A. CRAGO
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, Louisiana
Thomas A. Crago, 76 of Monroe died at home, Tuesday, July 5, 2005, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Thomas A. Crago was born on May 28, 1929 in Logansport, Indiana. When he graduated from high school he joined the Army Air Corps and served in World War II, stationed in Guam.
Tom was a member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers for over fifty years in Local 1186. He spent seventeen years as one of their business representatives in California.
Tom retired in 1986 and married his wife, Patricia and moved to Monroe, Louisiana.
Tom enjoyed traveling, fishing, and he loved golf. He was a active member of the Pine Hills Seniors Golf Club, in Calhoun, LA for several years.
His family, and many friends will miss him.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Allan Crago, of Monroe; two stepsons, Paul Marquis and wife, Teri of Monroe and Tony Marquis and wife, Shana of Benton LA; one sister, Bonnie LuAllen and husband, Bill of Apple Valley, CA; three grandchildren: John Paul Marquis, Kern Marquis, and Madison Marquis; one nephew, Dan Miller of Bakersfield, CA.
The Family would like to thank the staff at Patient's Choice Hospice & Palliative Care of Monroe who helped care for Tom. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 1761 North 19th St. in Monroe, LA 71201 or to the charity of your choice.

MARY EUDOLINE AMOS KILLIAN
Gill First National Funeral Home -Winnsboro, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mary Eudolie Amos Killian, age 71, of Crowville, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, July 8, 2005 at First Baptist Church in Crowville with Rev. Carl Gulde, Rev. Francis Williams, Rev. Charles Davis, and Rev. Richard E. (Dick) Paige officiating. Interment will follow in Crowville Masonic Cemetery in Crowville under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Eudolie was born September 11, 1933 in Dess, LA. She passed away at her residence on Tuesday, July 5, 2005 after a long battle with cancer. Eudolie was an active member of First Baptist Church in Crowville for over forty years. She was preceded in death by her husband of twenty-nine years, Earl Amos and her parents, Andrew and Winnie Miller Arnold.
Eudolie is survived by her husband of sixteen years, Kenneth Killian of Crowville; her four children: Billy Amos and wife, Robin of Moscow, ID, Tony Amos and wife, B.J. of Crowville, Lou Groves and husband, Bob of Madison, MS, and Charlie Amos and wife, Melissa of Crowville; thirteen grandchildren: Jon and Hollie Amos of Monroe, Jordan and Joel Myers of Moscow, ID, Parker Amos, Christian Amos, Hampton Amos, Langston Amos and Taylor Amos, all of Moscow, ID, Aaron and Nikki Amos, Carey Amos, Luke Amos, and Tyler Amos, all of Crowville, Robby Groves and Michael Groves of Madison, MS.
She is also survived by three sisters: Ida Looney of Winnsboro, Gloria Simmons and husband, Curtis of Pineville, LA, Shirley Nash and husband, Richard of Pearl, MS; three brothers: Jimmy Arnold and wife, Linda of Blacksburg, VA, James Arnold and wife, Winnie of Fort Worth, TX, Alvis Arnold and wife, Jerril of Monroe; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and many friends.
Pallbearers will be Mike Freeman, Mike Hipp, James LaBorde, Nick Poulos, Todd Ulmer, and Mike Walker.
Honorary pallbearers will be the remaining deacons of First Baptist Church of Crowville.
Visitation will be at First Baptist Church of Crowville Thursday, July 7, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 10:00 PM.
Any planned memorial may be made to Breast Cancer Research or the Building Fund at First Baptist Church of Crowville.

TERRY MCCULLIN
Boone Funeral Home - Shreveport, Louisiana
Funeral Services for Mr. Terry McCullin will be held in the chapel of Boone Funeral Home, 3903 Meriwether Rd., Shreveport, Thursday, July 7, 2005, at 12:00 PM. Officiating the service will be Rev. Mickey Bounds, assisted by Rev. Lester Johnson. Graveside services will follow at Forest Park Cemetery West. He passed away Tuesday at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.
Terry was born on November 27, 1947, in Farmerville, LA. He was a very dedicated employee of Binswanger Glass for over thirty-three years, and served as the branch manager of the Shreveport division. Terry's love was his family and friends, golfing with his buddies, and cruising Cross Lake with his dog, Putter. His family and friends will miss his gentle, loving nature and dry sense of humor.
His mother, Damah Clay McCullin, and his brother, Donnie McCullin preceded him in death.
Surviving him is his wife of thirty-five years, Yvette; sons: Kevin McCullin and fiancée, Shannon Saunders, Nathan McCullin and wife, Kelli; brother, Jackie McCullin and wife, Laura; sister Vicki Bonilla and husband, Juan; lifetime friend, Larry Cannon; numerous nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Hal Sutton Children's Hospital Fund (all donations will be matched 100% by The Gap) or to your favorite charity.
If Terry could say one last thing to everyone left behind it would be, "If you're using tobacco today, please lay it down, because that's what put me where I am today."

MRS. SUE CAPRENTER ROBERTS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, La.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sue C. Roberts will be 10:00 A.M., Friday, July 8, 2005 at the White's Ferry Road Church of Christ in West Monroe. Officiating will be Ministers Jurd Brantley and David Matthews. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Mrs. Roberts is survived by her husband of thirty-six years; Hilton Roberts of Monroe; son: Kerry Roberts and wife Beth of Leesburg, VA; daughter: Brooke Bender and husband Brian of Monroe; brothers: Arnold Carpenter of Athens, LA and Ricky Carpenter of Bastrop, LA; father: LeLand Carpenter and wife Ruby of Bastrop; grandchildren: Brylee, Brant, Brenna, Baylee and Reuben.
Her family would like for her to be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Pallbearers will be Matt Jones, Sr., Matt Jones, Jr., Mike Jones, Gene Hester, Ike House and Mike Sanders.
Honorary pallbearers will be Norman Moore, Denver Huckabee, Howard Karbo, Joe Current and Buddy Hollis.
Visitation will be 5:00-9:00 P.M., Thursday, July 7, 2005 at the White's Ferry Road Church of Christ.
Memorials may be sent to World Radio a ministry of the White's Ferry Rd. Church of Christ, 3201 N. 7th Street, West Monroe, La. 71291

BEULAH H. THOMPSON
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, Louisiana
Services for Beulah Humphreys Thompson, age 95 of Grayson, will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, July 8, 2005 from the Grayson United Methodist Church in Grayson with Rev. Howard Hudson officiating. Interment will follow in the Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson.
Mrs. Thompson was born in Holum on September 19, 1909 to the union of Daniel Clement and Melissa Baker Humphreys and died Wednesday, July 6, 2005 at her residence.
She was a homemaker and owned and operated Thompson's Grocery Store in Grayson for forty years. She was also a member of the Grayson United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husbands: Thomas Fred Mercer and W. H. Thompson and daughter-in-law: Anne Mercer.
Survivors include her sons: Maurice Mercer of Grayson and Bobby Joe Mercer and his wife, Imogene of Grayson, her daughter, Linda Gilliam and husband, Delmar of Olla, ten grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; six great- great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Mile Gilliam, Randy McCarty, Bobby Mercer, Freddie Mercer, Ken Lane, Hank Boyles, Joe Bill Mercer and Bruce Mercer.
Honorary pallbearers are Fred Mercer, Steve May, Mitch Bratton and all of her great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Riser Funeral Home and Friday from 9:00 AM until time of services at the Grayson United Methodist Church.

Kaylora Bingham, 84
WISNER — Kaylora Bingham, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Newlight Baptist Church, Wisner. Wake services are 6-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Hope Estate Cemetery, Wisner, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Katie Burel, 92
OAK GROVE — Katie Burel, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Church Street Church of God in Christ, Oak Grove. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Southside Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Sandra Whitten Chesney, 62
Sandra Faye Whitten Chesney of West Monroe, a bookkeeper, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Cedar Crest Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Graveside services will be 4 p.m. Saturday in Beech Springs Cemetery, Quitman.

Willie Davis, 43
BONITA — Willie Davis, a former Morehouse Parish deputy sheriff, died June 30. Services are noon Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church, Bonita. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Louis T. Field, 66
MER ROUGE — Louis T. Field, a farmer, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Krystal Henderson, infant
Krystal Henderson of Monroe, daughter of Ulanda Henderson, died July 1. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Monroe City Cemetery, Powell Street Extension.

William D. 'Bill' Holstead, 77
William D. "Bill" Holstead of Monroe, owner of Bill's Auto Parts, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First Christian Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Douglas Cemetery, Choudrant, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Creasie Johnson, 69
MER ROUGE — Creasie Johnson, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Cherry Hill No. 1 Baptist Church, Mer Rouge. Visitation is noon Saturday until services begin at the church. Burial will be in Jerusalem Cemetery, Mer Rouge, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Irma Lynch, 74
NEWELLTON — Irma Lynch, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Magnolia Baptist Church, Magnolia. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Barbara Madison, 43
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Barbara Madison, a cashier formerly of Wisner, died June 30. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Wisner. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert, under the direction of Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Damin D. Montgomery, 26
Damin DeShea Montgomery of Monroe, an employee of G.B. Cooley Services, died July 1. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Mount Olivet Baptist Church. Visitation is 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Jerremy Lee Morrison, 7
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Jerremy Lee Morrison, son of Lytrenda Taylor and Jerry Morrison, died June 29. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Lake Providence Senior High School. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Gaither Memorial Cemetery.

Myiesha Lee Morrison, 7
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Myiesha Lee Morrison, son of Lytrenda Taylor and Jerry Morrison, died June 29. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Lake Providence Senior High School. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Gaither Memorial Cemetery.

Beulah H. Thompson, 95
GRAYSON — Beulah Humphreys Thompson, owner and operator of Thompson's Grocery Store in Grayson, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Grayson United Methodist Church. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia, and 9 a.m. Friday at the church until services begin. Burial will be in Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

Beatrice Ward, 89
Beatrice Ward of Monroe, a homemaker, died July 1. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Union Hill Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Pearl L. Williams, 49
Pearl L. Williams of Monroe, a homemaker, died June 29. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hall Cemetery, Rhymes.

Anne A. Wilson, 79
NATCHEZ, Miss. — Anne A. Wilson died Monday. An outdoor memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Natchez State Park, Natchez, Miss., under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Brown, O. Glenn: 2 p.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Filhiol, Herman Rufus: 11 a.m. today, Liberty Christian, Monroe.
Franklin, Wayne: 2 p.m. Friday, New Hope Pentecostal Church, Jonesville.

July 8, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MRS. SANDRA FAYE WHITTEN CHESNEY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Service for Mrs. Sandra Faye Chesney, 64, of West Monroe will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, July 9, 2005, at Cedar Crest Baptist Church with Dr. Greg Clark officiating. Graveside service will be held at 4:00 PM Saturday at Beech Springs Cemetery in Quitman, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.
Mrs. Chesney died on July 4, 2005 following an automobile accident. She was a member of Cedar Crest Baptist Church where she attended the Lenard Sunday School Class.
Mrs. Chesney was preceded in death by her father, Robert Whitten, Sr.
Survivors include her husband, Thomas Chesney of West Monroe, LA; four children, Denise Foy and husband James "Bo" of Gilbert, LA; Brenda Rowan and Micheal Quinton both of Vicksburg, MS; and Amanda Chesney of West Monroe, LA; seven grandchildren; mother, Melba Whitten of Quitman, LA; sister, Bobbie Deese of Dodson, LA; and brother, Robert Whitten, Jr. of Hodge, LA.
Pallbearers will be T. C. Chesney, Glen Chesney, Bo Foy, Roger Ellington, DeWaine Lenard, and Kevin Ellington.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home and 12 Noon until service time Saturday at Cedar Crest Baptist Church.

REV. MARVIN H. CORLEY
Owens Memorial Chapel, Inc. - Ruston, LA.
A memorial service for Rev. Marvin H. Corley, retired clergy from the Louisiana Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, July 16, 2005 at the First United Methodist Church of West Monroe with Rev. Dr. Stiller Milton, Rev. Jack Phelps, Monroe District Superintendent, Rev. Dr. Robert Burgess, and Rev. Ricky Willis officiating.
Rev. Corley, age 90, of Calhoun passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2005 after a lengthy illness.
Rev. Corley was born in Rocky Branch on May 29, 1915 to Rev. Elmus and Pauline Corley. Following his career as a clergyman, was an officer for the Lousiana Department of Corrections from which he retired after a lengthy illness.
Rev. Corley was a 60-year alumnus of Lousiana Tech University and also graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.
Rev. Corley is survived by his wife of 27 years, Patricia H. Corley; a sister Rubye Cloyd of Dallas, Texas; a brother, Rev. David Corley of Zachary; step children Sandra Goldich and husband Mark of Alexandria, Herschel McGinty of Pineville, Michael McGinty and wife Terri of Pineville, and Thomas McGinty of Alexandria as well as numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Rev. Corley was preceded in death by his parents; a son Dawson Corley; brothers Guy Corley, E. W. Corley, Alvin Corley, and James Corley and a sister Ruth Medavies.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Patient Choice Hospice for their compassion and comforting care during Rev. Corley's illness as well as his doctors and their staffs: Dr. Brooks Emory of Ochsner's Hospital in New Orleans, Dr. Paul Jordan of LSU Medical Center in Shreveport, and Dr. Duke McHugh of West Monroe.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to the Methodist Children's Home in Ruston or New Orleans.

RONALD J. HOBBS
Monroe, LA.
Mr. Hobbs passed away after a lengthy illness and battle with Diabetes.
He is survived by one son, Ronald W. Hobbs and wife Lisa, of Kilgore, TX; one brother, James A. Hobbs and wife Janet, Calhoun, LA; five grandchildren: Kelly Davis of Eros, Lisa Hobbs of Sallisaw, OK, Ronald W. Hobbs, Jr., of Hendersonville, TN, Trent Payte of Kilgore, TX and Ryan Huckabee of Kilgore, TX; six great- grandchildren, one niece and one nephew, several cousins and lifetime friend Lena Boyd.
Formerly of Kilgore, TX, Mr. Hobbs was a devoted Bulldog fan and loving father. He will be missed by many.
The family asks that any memorial be made to the American Diabetes Association.

DAWN ELIZABETH GATLIN SMITH
Schoen Funeral Home - Covington, LA.
Dawn Elizabeth Gatlin Smith, age 52, of Mandeville, LA died on Thursday, July 7, 2005 in Lakeview Regional Medical Center in Mandeville. Beloved wife of C. Lynn Smith, Sr., she is predeceased by her mother, Sue Allen Gatlin, and her grandmother, Lela Allen.
Along with her husband, she is survived by a son, Charles Lynn (Chad) Smith, Jr., his wife Cheri and granddaughter, Karleigh of Port Neches, Texas; daughter, Amanda Dawn Smith of Hammond; sister, Pam Hansen and husband, Steve, of Monroe; mother and father-in-law Ruth and Charlie C. Smith of Tylertown, MS; nephews, Sam Riser and Adam Hansen of Monroe and adored great nieces, Anna Grace an Lela Kathryn Hansen all of Monroe.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 8, 2005 at 2:00 PM in St. Timothy United Methodist Church, 335 Asbury Drive, Mandeville, LA. Burial will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens under the direction of Schoen Funeral Home. Visitation and a reception of friends will be from noon until time of the service at St. Timothy.

Fairycee Kirkham Bond, 84
JONESBORO — Fairycee Rookh Kirkham Bond died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Jonesboro Cemetery.

Martins Cooper, 52
Martins Cooper of Monroe, a handyman, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Boyd Ray Jones, 58
MONTEREY — Boyd Ray Jones, a tug boat captain for Canal Barge Co. in New Orleans, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at New Harvest Assembly of God, Monterey. Visitation is 5 p.m. today until services begin Saturday at the church. Burial will be at Acme Cemetery, Acme, under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

E.L. Jones, 91
DELHI — E.L. Jones, a farmer, died July 3. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday in Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Mary Eudolie Amos Killian, 71
CROWVILLE — Mary Eudolie Amos Killian, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church, Crowville. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Bruce Marshall, 48
TALLULAH — Bruce Marshall, a weights and standards officer, died July 2. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Travelers Rest Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7:30 p.m. today at St. Mary’s Chapel of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery.

Rita Lynn Meredith, 45
Rita Lynn Meredith of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Carter Cemetery, Collinston.

Loyd Powell, 78
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Loyd Powell, a retired town employee, died July 2. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Lake Providence Senior High School. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be at Gaither Memorial Cemetery.

Sue C. Roberts, 57
Sue C. Roberts of Monroe, a medical billing clerk, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at White’s Ferry Road Church of Christ. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe

My’Drick Saulsberry, infant
WISNER — My’Drick Saulsberry, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Pilgrim Baptist Church Cemetery, Sicily Island, under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Myrtle L. Simmons, 85
GARLAND, Texas — Myrtle L. Simmons, a homemaker formerly of Monroe, died June 27. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Joe Baptist Church, Rhymes. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Hall Cemetery, Rhymes.

Katie Lee Thomas, 83
TALLULAH — Katie Lee Thomas died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7:30 p.m. today at Bethlehem Baptist Church. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Willie M. Turner, 95
RUSTON — Willie M. Turner, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at New Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Grambling. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be at Grambling Memorial Gardens under the direction of King Funeral Home, Ruston.

July 9, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

CHARLES KENT BODDIE II
Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Home - Conroe, TX.
Charles Kent Boddie II, 23, passed away July 7, 2005.
Charles was a graduate of 2001 A & M Consolidated High School. He attended Louisiana Tech and was currently in the process of attending A & M University pursuing an Engineering Degree. He will be remembered by all who knew him. He is survived by his mother: Vicky Boddie, father: Kent Boddie, sisters: Jessica Boddie and Christy Blackmor; grandparents: Jean Crawley and Daisey Boddie, and many other loving aunts, uncles and relatives.
Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM Sunday, July 10, 2005 at Forest Park The Woodlands Chapel 18000 I-45 S., Conroe, TX 77384. With the service immediately following at 2:00 PM.

MR. MORGAN N. EZELL SR.
Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. Morgan N. Ezell Sr., 83, of Gilbert, LA will be held at Turkey Creek Baptist Church on Sunday, July 10, 2005 at 2:30 PM with Dr. Bill Robertson, Rev. Mack Walker, Rev. Dale Goodman, and Rev. Don Blackmon officiating. Interment will follow at Turkey Creek Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Ezell died Friday July 08, 2005 at home. He was a resident of Gilbert, a retired farmer, and a member of the Turkey Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Ezell was also a veteran and served in the United States Army during World War II. After his retirement he enjoyed camping, attending blue grass festivals, and riding his four wheeler to care for his farm. His mischievous side included a thankfully brief motorcycle phase and playing practical jokes on friends and family. These would give him a twinkle in his eye, a laugh for days, and a story to tell for many years to come. Mr. Ezell's name in Franklin Parish is synonymous with respect, fairness, and honesty. He was very proud of his family, his church, and his accomplishments in farming.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Mose and Hettie Ezell; two grandchildren: Jennifer Morgan Robertson and Dennis Hemphill; one great grandchild: RayAnna Morgan Hodge; four sisters: Lottie Wilson, Lela Rogers, Ida Caldwell, and Viola Hanks; two brothers: Jesse Ezell and Shorty Ezell.
Survivors include his wife: Donnis (McIntyre) Ezell of Gilbert, LA; son: Morgan Ezell Jr. and wife Lavonne of Republic, MO; five daughters: Peggy Hemphill and husband Paul of Monroe, LA, Elaine McKay and husband Ken of Archibald, LA, Reba Ezell and husband Pete of Gilbert, LA, Linda Robertson and husband Bill of Winnsboro, LA, and Melissa Savage and husband Bob of Monroe, LA; also survived by thirteen grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, and eleven step-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, 2 dogs, and approximately 200 cows, all of he could identify. The Pallbearers will be Hugh Hodge, Scott McKay, Trey Robertson, Elliott Maples, Chris Hemphill, and Steven Hemphill. The Honorary Pallbearers will be Robert Lee Gwin, John Reitzell and the men of Turkey Creek Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at Turkey Creek Baptist Church from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Saturday, July 9, 2005. Memorials may be made to the Turkey Creek Baptist Church Building Fund or American Cancer Society.

MRS. RUBY LEO (HENDERSON) TEMPLE
Southern Funeral Home - Winnfield, LA.
Mrs. Ruby Leo (Henderson) Temple, age 84, of Sikes, LA, passed away Friday, July 8, 2005, at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, LA.
She was a member of Sharon Baptist Church of Sikes, LA. She was the daughter of the late George Henderson and the late Annie (Eubanks) Henderson.
Mrs. Temple was also preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Willie Howard Temple; her brother, Lamar Henderson; and two sisters, Nellie DelRio and Helen Thomas.
She is survived by her three daughters, Lisa Chandler and her husband Ryon of Winnfield, LA, Geri Bayles of West Monroe, LA, Sylvia Jean Bolton and her husband Robert of Ellisville, Miss; two sons, Leon Temple and his wife Jean of Calhoun, LA, John T. Temple and his wife Gaye of West Monroe, LA; two Sisters, Gertrude Lawrence of Jonesboro, La. Marie Thompson and her husband Bill of Ashdown, Ark; Three Brothers, Delbert Henderson and his wife Mildred of Monroe, LA, Jimmy Henderson and his wife Irene of Jonesboro, LA, Billy Ray Henderson and his wife Joan of Albuquerque, NM; Fourteen grandchildren: Billy Bayles, Jr., Pam Cooper, Lucia Brown, Gregory Temple, Donnie Temple, Steven Temple, Jammie Temple, Scottie Temple, Mark Bolton, John Bolton, David Bolton, Donnis Bolton, Charlotte Tisdale, and Haley Chandler. Fifteen great-grandchildren Four great-great grandchildren.
Services are under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield, La., where the family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM Saturday, July 9, 2005.
Friends may also visit with the family at the Sharon Baptist Church in Sikes, LA. from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM Sunday, July 10, 2005.
Funeral services will be at Sharon Baptist Church at 2:00 PM Sunday, July 10, 2005, with Rev. James Simons officiating. Interment will be at Sharon Cemetery in Sikes, LA.
Grandsons will serve as Pallbearers.
Friends may express online messages of condolence by www.southernfuneralhome.com

BOBBY GENE ROBERTS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mr. Bobby Gene Roberts, 72, of Monroe will be 2:00 PM Sunday, July 10, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Don Roberts and Rev. T. W. Anderson officiating. Internment will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Roberts died Friday at St. Francis Medical Center.
He retired from Ouachita Parish School Board as a maintenance supervisor. He was an avid hunter, enjoyed his woodworking and working with stained glass.
Mr. Roberts is survived by his wife Barbara Roberts, daughter Karan Price and husband Jerry, two grandchildren: Devin and Whitney Winkler all of Monroe; four sisters: Dorothy Head and Joyce Curry of West Monroe, Betty Jeffress of Chatham, and Sandra Williams of Pineville; two brothers: Rev. Don Roberts of Rayville and Rev. Oda Wayne Roberts of West Monroe. Pallbearers will be Devin Winkler, David Garner, A. L. Garner, Oscar Head, Johnnie Sibley, and Ed McGuire. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Saturday at the funeral home.

Julia Rogers Charrier, 82
CALHOUN — Julia Rogers Charrier, a retired registered nurse, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Morgan Nelson Ezell, 83
GILBERT — Morgan Nelson Ezell, a farmer, died Friday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Turkey Creek Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Geraldine Newton, 73
DELHI — Geraldine Newton, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Frances Smedley, 83
JONESBORO — Frances Carolyn Fullerton Smedley died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Gayla Traina Cemetery.

Alvin Turner, 56
Alvin Turner of Monroe, a postal clerk, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Previously Acknowledged
Bingham, Kaylora: 11 a.m. today, Newlight Baptist Church, Wisner.
Bond, Fairycee Rookh Kirkham: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Chesney, Sandra Faye Whitten: 1 p.m. today, Cedar Crest Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Davis, Willie: noon today, St. Luke Baptist Church, Bonita.
Johnson, Creasie: 1 p.m. today, Cherry Hill No. 1 Baptist Church, Mer Rouge.
Jones, Boyd Ray: 10 a.m. today, New Harvest Assembly of God, Monterey.
Jones, E.L.: 3 p.m. today, Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville.
Lynch, Irma: 1 p.m. today, Magnolia Baptist Church, Magnolia.
Madison, Barbara: 1 p.m. today, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Wisner.
Marshall, Bruce: 11 a.m. today, Travelers Rest Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Meredith, Rita Lynn: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Morrison, Jerremy Lee: 11 a.m. today, Lake Providence Senior High School, Lake Providence.
Morrison, Myiesha Lee: 11 a.m. today, Lake Providence Senior High School, Lake Providence.
Powell, Loyd: 2 p.m. today, Lake Providence Senior High School, Lake Providence.
Simmons, Myrtle L.: 1 p.m. today, St. Joe Baptist Church, Rhymes.
Thomas, Katie Lee: 1 p.m. today, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Turner, Willie M.: 11 a.m. Monday, New Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Grambling.
Ward, Beatrice: 1 p.m. today, Union Hill Baptist Church, Monroe.
Wilson, Anne: 10 a.m. today, Natchez State Park, Natchez, Miss.

July 10, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MRS. JULIA ROGERS CHARRIER
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
On Thursday, July 7, 2005, Mrs. Julia Rogers Charrier, age 82, went home to be with the Lord.
Julia was born on May 17, 1923 in Smackover, Arkansas. During high school she was a skilled basketball player and avid fan. After graduation, she attended St. Francis Nursing College.
Julia was a very dedicated Christian, as a member of Liberty Baptist Church and later Calhoun First Baptist. She taught Sunday School, sang in the choir and established a prayer group.
Julia was a loving wife, a caring mother and a friend to all.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther Rogers and Ida Belluci Rogers; sister, Anniece Rutledge and her husband of fifty-two years, A.J. Charrier.
Survivors include her daughter, Cheryl and Burl Stewart of Swartz, LA; Peggy and Danny Gross and Judy and Paul Crocker, both of Calhoun, LA; son, Reverend Ronald and Eula Charrier of Crowville, LA; sister, Patsy Jarvis; two brothers, Luther "Boots" Rogers and Elliot Pete Rogers; grandchildren: Holly Charrier of Crowville, LA; Andy and Shelley Stewart of Swartz, LA; Joshua Crocker, Dustin Gross, Brittany Crocker, and Nichole Gross, all of Calhoun, LA; great grandchildren, Caleb Thomas, Bethany Thomas of Crowville, LA; Kash Stewart and Shaye Stewart of Swartz, LA; and Cambell Charrier of Italy; and numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 10, 2005, at 2:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel West Monroe with Rev. Ronnie Charrier officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons and Richard Benton.
Visitation will be from 12:00 Noon until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Julia Charrier Prayer Room at Calhoun First Baptist Church.

DUETTA CRUSE MOCK
Brown-Holley Funeral Home - Rayville, Louisiana
Funeral services for Duetta Cruse Mock, age 67, of Alto, LA will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 11, 2005 at Little Creek United Methodist Church near Archibald, LA with Rev. Howard B. Childs officiating. Interment will be at the Little Creek Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Rayville, LA.
Mrs. Duetta Mock was born on May 7, 1938 in Kelly, LA and passed away Saturday, July 9, 2005.
Duetta was a member of Little Creek United Methodist Church and is currently serving as the church treasurer. She was a member of the Quilting Guild the "Tuesday Bees"; she was the Commissioner of Voters at the Alto Precinct. Duetta was Past President of the Board of Directors of the Volunteer Richland Parish Council on Aging.
She was preceded her in death by her son, Jeffrey L. Mock and parents, Jewel and Jessie Cruse.
Survivors include her husband, Harry R. Mock, Jr. of Alto, LA; her daughter, Amanda Mock of Tyler, TX; her sister, Hilda Barlow of Laurens, SC; her brother, Wayne Cruse of Winnsboro, LA; an aunt, Sarah Erskin of Winnsboro, LA.
Visitation will be at 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM Sunday at the church and 9:00 AM until service time Monday.
In lieu of flowers memorials made be made to the Louisiana Methodist Children Home, 901 S. Vienna, Ruston, La. 71270 or your favorite charity.

LORENE CAFFREY HAMBY
Cox Funeral Home - Bastrop, Louisiana
Funeral services for Lorene Caffrey Hamby, age 94, of Bastrop, LA will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, July 11, 2005 at Cox Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jimmie Herring and Rev. Marty Black officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sunday, July 10, 2005 at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop, LA.
Mrs. Hamby, a homemaker, was born July 17, 1910 and passed away Friday, July 8, 2005.
She was preceded in death by her husband of forty-three years, Ernest E. Hamby and one daughter, Ruth Jones.
Survivors include seven daughters: Pearl Robinson and husband, Paul, Tina Atkins and husband, Thomas, Gloria LeBrun and husband, "Jr.", JoAnn Turner and husband, Colin, all from Bastrop, LA, Minnie Halloway and husband, Michael of Sterlington, LA, Hazel Nations of Midwest City, OK and Myrtle Porter of Vicksburg, MS; twenty-two grandchildren; forty-three great-grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; and one brother, Henry Caffer and many nieces and nephews, but one very special niece and care-giver, Ivy Gene Winnon.
Pallbearers will include Charles, Billy, Jack, Wayne, Roy Jones, Mike Robinson, Eugene Herlong, Ellis Nations, Bobby Porter and Ernie Turner.

FRANCES MARGUERITE SEWNDSON RYAN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Rayville, Louisiana
Services for Mrs. Frances Marguerite Swendson Ryan also known as KoKo, age 78 of Start, LA will be at 10:00 AM on Monday July 11, 2005 at Crew Lake United Methodist Church in Start, LA with Rev. Carroll Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Start Cemetery.
Mrs. Ryan was a member of Crew Lake United Methodist Church. She graduated from St. Francis Nursing Academy in 1948 as a registered nurse. She served in the U. S. Army Nurse Corp, and after working as a nurse worldwide caring for people, retired from Richland Parish Hospital as an Operating Room Supervisor.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Swendson and Jewel Briley Swendson; brother, James Ray Swendson; daughters, Charlene Ruth Ryan and Andre' Swendson Ryan.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Ryan of Start, LA; daughter, Lillian Whitten and her husband, Mickey, also of Start, LA; son, Mark Patrick Ryan of Anchorage, AK and daughter-in-law, Carol Ryan of Winter Haven, FL; step-son, Ricky Ryan and his wife, Linda of Mt. Juliet, TN; step-daughter, Sandra Lehman and her husband, Dr. Stanley Lehman of Tyler, TX; brothers: Carl Swendson of Marshall, TX, Billy Swendson of Newton, KS, and Joe Swendson of Lindale, TX; grandchildren: Clay Whitten, Jennifer Montgomery, Samantha Ryan, Hank Ryan and Andy Ryan; and great-grandchild, Emily Whitten.
Pallbearers will be Jackie Henry, Andrew Cole, Walter Garner, Max Berry, Lyle Russell and Jimmy Kennedy.
Honorary Pallbearers are Dr. Lester Wayne Jonhson, Dr. Kenny Sehon, Dr. W. David Thompson, Dr. Randy Taylor, Dr. Ben Stage and Joey Chaney.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home and 9:00 AM until service time Monday at the church.

BRENDA JOYCE THIBODEAUX
Delhomme Funeral Home - Lafayette, LA.
Memorial services will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, July 11, 2005 at the First Baptist Church for Brenda Joyce Thibodeaux, 61, who passed away Thursday, July 7, 2005 at Lafayette General Medical Center. Rev. George Bannister will conduct the memorial services.
Mrs. Thibodeaux, the daughter of the late Earl Decoy Turnbow and the former Ora Mae McCarty, was a native of Oak Grove and a resident of Abbeville. She was a standing member of the First Baptist Church of Scott.
Survivors include her husband, Raymond "Shane" Thibodeaux of Abbeville; one daughter, Sheila Faye Metcalf of Denver, Colorado; one son, Jimmy Earl Funderburg of Colorado City, Texas; two grandchildren, Milina B. Funerburg and Terry Michael Metcalf; two sisters, Rose Audirsch of Calhoun, LA and Jean Strickland of Fayetteville, AL; three brothers, Ronald W. Turnbow and Ricky L. Turnbow, both of Houston, TX and Trevor Cox of Berkshire, England.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Terry Michael Metcalf; and two brothers, James and Earl Turnbow.
Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, is in charge of all funeral arrangements.

Audrey Comeaux, 89
WINNSBORO — Audrey Comeaux, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Barbara Hadley, 72
BASTROP — Barbara Hadley, a retired personal sitter, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today in Golden Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Lorene Hamby, 94
BASTROP — Lorene Hamby, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Delia Helton Jenkins, 89
Delia Helton Jenkins of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Avenue Baptist Church. Visitation is 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Geraldine Newton, 73
DELHI — Geraldine Newton, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday in Newton Baptist Church. Visitation is 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday until time of services at the church. Burial will be in Newton Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Mary Louise Osbon, 87
RUSTON — Mary Louise DeFreese Osbon, a retired South Central Bell telephone operator, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Jerry Wayne Parker, 64
DOWNSVILLE — Jerry Wayne Parker, a disabled veteran, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Bobby Gene Roberts, 72
Bobby Gene Roberts of Monroe, a retired Ouachita Parish School Board maintenance superintendent, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Gerald O. Thompson, 82
OAK RIDGE — Gerald O. Thompson, a retired employee of the Louisiana State Banking Department, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday in Oak Ridge Methodist Church. Visitation is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Baptist Cemetery.

Previously Acknowledged
Charrier, Julia Rogers: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Ezell, Morgan Nelson: 2:30 p.m. today, Turkey Creek Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Smedley, Frances Carolyn Fullerton: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Turner, Willie M.: 11 a.m. Monday, New Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Grambling.

July 11, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

HERBERT H. DAWKINS, JR.
Golden Funeral Home - Bastrop, Louisiana
Services for Mr. Herbert H. Dawkins, Jr., age 76, of Bastrop, LA will be held Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at 10:00 AM at First Baptist Church in Bastrop with Rev. Jim Ingram and Dr. L.H. McCollough officiating.
Mr. Dawkins died Saturday, July 9, 2005, at his home in Bastrop, LA. He lived most of his life in Bastrop and graduated from Bastrop High School in 1946. Mr. Dawkins attended Northwestern State College in Natchitoches, LA and graduated in 1952. In 1956 he also received his Master's Degree from the University of Arkansas. Mr. Dawkins began his teaching career in Greenwood, LA in 1952. In 1956, he became principal of Houston Elementary School in Houston, MO. He retired from the Morehouse Parish School System in 1990.
Mr. Dawkins was a member of First Baptist Church, a Shriner and served in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Korean War.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert H. Dawkins, Sr. and Edna Manning Dawkins.
Survviors include his wife of fifty-three years, Sue Talbert Dawkins; his daughter, Rhonda Melton and her husband, Dr. Glen Melton; two granddaughters, Erin Melton Klitzke and husband, Kyle of Bastrop and Rebecca Melton Edwards and her husband, Jacob of Walker, LA. He is also survived by his sister, Kathlyn Bonsall and her husband, James Bonsall; two nephews, Bobby Bonsall and Ronnie Bonsall of South Carolina and niece, Pam Hailey of Gilmer, TX.
Pallbearers will be Billy Beasley, Henry Jones, Sam Harris, John Davis, Bobby Bonsall, Wayne Young and Mike Arrant.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Jerry Ball, Dick Revels, R.C. Anderson, Rudolph Tarver, James Bonsall, and Dr. Robert Lyon. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Shriner's Hospital in Shreveport, or the Morehouse Humane Society. During thirty-eight dedicated years in public schools, Mr. Dawkins touched, in a positive way, so many young lives. There will always be a special place in the hearts of his family and friends for him and his precious memory.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 11, 2005 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at First Baptist Church.

MRS. PATSY ANN MEEKS HIGGINBOTHAM
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, Louisiana
Services for Mrs. Patsy Ann Meeks Higginbotham, 74, of Monroe, LA, will be at 2:00 PM Tuesday, July 12, 2005, at Loch Arbor Baptist Church with Rev. Andy Myrick, Rev. Lynn Townsend, and Rev. Shorty Leggitt officiating. Interment will follow in Loch Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Rd., Monroe.
Mrs. Higginbotham passed away on July 10, 2005, at her residence. She was a lifelong member of Loch Arbor Baptist Church. Mrs. Higginbotham was very family oriented. She loved her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Higginbotham also enjoyed music and loved to play the piano and cook. She was a very outgoing person who never met a stranger.
Mrs. Higginbotham was preceded in death by her parents, Marcus and Gladys Meeks, and sister, Eula Mae Foster.
Survivors include her husband "Love of Her Life", Leroy Higginbotham of Monroe, LA; children, Randy O'Neal and wife, Lisa of Monroe, LA; and Kaye Lee and husband, Philip of Pearl, MS; four grandchildren: Chris and Katie O'Neal and Corey and Chad Lee; and two great-grandchildren, Jace and Jared Lee.
Pallbearers will be Corey Lee, Chad Lee, Chris O'Neal, Terry Higginbotham, Ronald Parker, and Justin Higginbotham.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home.

LARRY KEITH MAXWELL
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Larry Keith Maxwell, age 32, of Calhoun, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at the Calhoun Church of Christ with Mr. Keith Roberts and Rev. Dub Massey officiating. Burial will be in the Carlton Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.
Keith had a very, very good heart. He was a loving husband and loved his family. He enjoyed Nascar including Dale Earnhardt, driving his 18 wheeler and loved watching T.V. Keith is preceded in death by his father, Larry L. Maxwell.
Survivors include his wife, Ashley Maxwell; son, Hank Maxwell; step-children, Jacob Bailey, Courtney Bailey and Caitlyn Bailey; mother and step-father, Bobbie Camp and husband, Billy; two brothers, Todd Maxwell and wife, Jill and Greg Maxwell and wife, Christy; two nephews and a niece and a special pet, Missy.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Monday July 11, 2005 at Calhoun Church of Christ.
Memorials may be made to the Prayer Enrichment Workshop at Calhoun Church of Christ.

JERRY WAYNE PARKER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Downsville, Louisiana
Graveside services for Mr. Jerry Wayne Parker, 64, of Downsville, LA will be at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 11, 2005, at Wilhite Cemetery. Rev. Mildred Leonard will be officiating. Interment will be in the Wilhite Cemetery in Downsville.
Mr. Jerry Parker passed away July 9, 2005, in Downsville, LA. Mr. Parker was a Vietnam Veteran and an avid outdoors man.He is preceded in death by his father, J.W. Parker and brother, David Lee Parker.
He is survived by his beloved mother, Gladys Parker of Downsville, LA; brother, Carl Parker and wife, Joyce of Downsville, LA; nephew, Toby Parker of Downsville, LA; niece, Brittney Parker of West Monroe, LA; aunt, Lula Bell Austin of Nashville, TN; and host of cousins, aunts and uncles.Honorary Pallbearer: Billy Joe Russell who served with him in Vietnam in the 25th Infantry division.

GERALD O. THOMPSON
Golden Funeral Home - Bastrop, Louisiana
On Friday, July 8, Gerald Otis Thompson, age 82, expired. Born in Mexia, Texas to Susie Arbelia Johnson and Hardy Allen Thompson on July 15, 1922.
Gerald entered the military at a very early age, and served in many areas including Alaska, Greece, the Panama Canal Zone, and throughout the United States. He retired from the Air Force after twenty-five years of service. He moved to Oak Ridge and took a job in the local bank, after which he entered the banking services and spent seven and one-half years as a bank examiner. During those years promotions steadily put him into the larger banks, but he preferred working in the Mer Rouge State Bank as a director, and a year later he opened up the Rayville Guaranty Bank becoming a director there. He later became Deputy Examiner for the State of Louisiana with all state chartered Savings and Loans under his jurisdiction. He moved to Baton Rouge where he and his wife lived for seven years, at which time he joined the Baton Rouge office of Pelican Homestead as District Manager, where he remained for another year before accepting a position with Commercial Savings and Loan of Baker. His health began to fail and they returned to Oak Ridge to live. He later assumed a position with People's Homestead in Monroe until it closed.
Gerald was a fifty year member Mason, having served twice as the Master of Brookville Lodge. He was a charter member of Barak Shrine Temple and served in many areas there. He especially enjoyed driving the vans to carry sick and burned children to the hospitals.
He and his wife traveled extensively after his retirement until his health forced him to do otherwise.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Johnny O. Thompson and his sister, Mary Thompson Waso.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-three years, Frances Kennedy Thompson; his son, Jay Freeling Bellamy and wife, Helen Jaubert Bellamy of Lafayette; brother, Allen T. Thompson of Monroe; his sister, Sue Thompson Simpson of Calhoun; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; six nieces and three great-nephews.
The family wishes to extend special "Thanks" to Dr. Kutnikar and staff, Dr. Keopke and staff and the doctors and nurses of SICU at St. Francis Hospital. Memorials may be made to the Oak Ridge United Methodist Church, Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children, Barak Shrine Temple or charity of choice. Services are 2:00 PM Monday at the Oak Ridge United Methodist Church. Burial will be at the Oak Ridge Baptist Cemetery under the direction of Golden's Funeral Home of Bastrop.Pallbearers will be Joe Dunand, Jim Rolfe, Jon Bellamy, Barry Barham, Tom Allen and Matthew Mc Connell.

Miriam V. Cole, 78
OLLA — Miriam V. Cole, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Urania. Burial is 10 a.m. Thursday at Memory Gardens, in Lamar, Mo. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

Fred Davis, 82
COREY — Fred Davis, a farmer, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland of Monroe.

Ida Mae Miracle, 56
TALLULAH — Ida Mae Miracle, a homemaker, died Friday. A graveside service is 1 p.m. today at Silver Cross Memorial Cemetery in Tallulah, under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Visitation is 9-11 a.m. today at the funeral home.

Tim Moore, 82
Tim Moore, a farmer of Monroe, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland of Monroe.

Frances Swendson Ryan, 78
START — Frances Marguerite Swendson Ryan, a retired registered nurse, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Crew Lake United Methodist Church, Start. Burial will be in Start Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville.

Sallie E. Smith, 102
MANGHAM — Sallie E. Smith, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Ogden Cemetery, Liddieville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Helen Marie Smith, 85
OAK GROVE — Helen Marie Smith, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery, Forest. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Jack Cecil Starr Jr., 76
Jack Cecil Starr Jr., of Monroe, died Saturday. A memorial service is 2 p.m. today at Francis Towers Community Room, 300 Harrison St., Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lezena Bennett Taunton, 80
FERRIDAY — Lezena Bennett Taunton, a homemaker, died Sunday. A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Taunton Cemetery, Ferriday, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

John Tyler, 80
TALLULAH — John Tyler died Friday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Theola K. Washington, 77
DELHI — Theola K. Washington, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home of Delhi.

Helen Williams, 77
NEWELLTON — Helen Williams died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Previously acknowledged
Hamby, Lorene: 3 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Jenkins, Delia Helton: 11 a.m. today, Avenue Baptist Church, Monroe.
Newton, Geraldine: 10 a.m. today, Newton Baptist Church, Delhi.
Thompson, Gerald O.: 2 p.m. today, Oak Ridge Methodist Church.
Turner, Willie M.: 11 a.m. today, New Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Grambling.

July 12, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

KEVIN PAUL COMEAUX
Ibert's Mortuary Inc. - Franklin, LA.
Kevin Paul Comeaux, 41, a native of New Orleans, a former resident of Franklin, and a resident of Farmerville, LA for the past ten years, died