April - 2006 - Obituaries from The News-Star

April 1, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

JIM ED GATLIN
Edmonds Funeral Home - Jonesboro, LA
Funeral services for Jim Ed Gatlin, 85, of Jonesboro, LA, will be held 2:00 PM April 2, 2006 at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro, LA. Rev. Perry Lassiter will be officiating. Interment will be in Old Bethel Cemetery in Jonesboro.

Mr. Gatlin was born April 10, 1920 in Jonesboro and passed away on March 31, 2006. He is survived by two sons: Eddie G. Gatlin and wife Lynda, Jonesboro, and Ted M. Gatlin, Sr., Blue Ridge, GA, one sister: Sarah M. Gatlin, Hodge, LA, two grandchildren: Amy Gatlin Adams and husband Joey, Ruston, LA, and Teddy Gatlin, Blue Ridge, GA, and one great-grandchild: Jacob Kirkland Adams, Ruston, LA.
Visitation will be held at Edmonds Funeral Home on April 1, 2006 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

George Carroway Sr., 71
ST. JOSEPH — George Carroway Sr., a farmer, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at North Star Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be at Gaither Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Christine C. Daves, 78
FERRIDAY — Christine Cordes Daves, a foster care case worker with the state of Louisiana, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Monday at Greenlawn Cemetery, Natchez, Miss. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Mavis M. Fortenberry, 88
WINNSBORO — Mavis Meeks Fortenberry, formerly of Rayville, a retired insurance salesperson, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at Ogden Cemetery, Liddieville.

Jim Ed Gatlin, 85
JONESBORO — Jim Ed Gatlin died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at funeral home. Burial will be at Old Bethel Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Voncille B. Graves, 72
Voncille Bordelon Graves of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Zecheriah Herring, infant
TALLULAH — Zecheriah Herring, the infant son of Priscilla Herring and Chris Herring, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Lucille F. Leblanc, 95
Lucille Mary Foucault Leblanc of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at St. Paschal's Catholic Church, West Monroe. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mary Barlow Lee, 91
ARCADIA — Mary Barlow Lee died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Carolina Baptist Church, Saline. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Carolina Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Jane Bethard Maxey, 96
WINNFIELD — Jane E. Bethard Maxey, a licensed florist and homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10:30 a.m. today at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burial will be at Garden of Memories, Winnfield.

Dottie Zell Smith, 93
TALLULAH — Dottie Zell Smith of Alexandria, a homemaker, died Friday. Graveside services are 10:30 a.m. today at Silver Cross Cemetery, Tallulah. Visitation is 10 a.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

F. Kenneth Taylor, 74
F. Kenneth "Ken" Taylor of West Monroe, a retired personnel manager and safety director for Manville, died Monday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Monday at Woodlawn Cemetery, El Dorado, Ark. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mazoller Wilson, 79
BASTROP — Mazoller Wilson, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 3:30 p.m. today at St. Mary's C.M.E. Church, Bastrop. Burial will be at H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Blunt, Prentice: 2 p.m. today, Seigle Community Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Brown, Ruby: 2 p.m. today, The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, Olla.
Brown, Willie D.: 11 a.m. today, Friendship Baptist Church, Haynesville.
Chatmon, Willie "Buck": 2 p.m. today, Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville.
Chisley, Vergene: 11 a.m. today, Shady Grove A.M.E. Church, Mangham.
Conway, Jerry: 1 p.m. today, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Cooper, Florene: 1 p.m. today, Truelight Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Croswell, John William: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
DeJohnette Sr., Levi: 1 p.m. today, Friendship Church of God in Christ, Bastrop.
Ellis, Billy: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Pine Hill Baptist Church, Rayville.
Ellis, John Thomas: 1 p.m. today, Miller Funeral Home, Ruston.
England, Solomon: 11 a.m. today, Zion Baptist Church, Foules.
Grayson, Charlotte: 2 p.m. today, Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Waverly.
Hawthorne Sr., Leroy: 11 a.m. today, New Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Grambling.
Herlevic, Pauline: 2 p.m. today, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Oak Grove.
Hickman Jr., Willie: 2 p.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Hines, Johnny: 11 a.m. today, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
McMahon, Artelia: 2 p.m. today, St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Millage, Berry: 9 a.m. today, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Lisbon.
Mitchell, C.C.: 11 a.m. today, Jackson Street Church of God in Christ, Monroe.
Rainwater, Elder R.J.: 11 a.m. today, Greater House of Prayer Apostolic Church, Monroe.
Robinson, The Rev. Devon: 2 p.m. today, Cuba Baptist Church, Bosco.
Rone, Reginal F.: 11 a.m. today, Church of God in Christ, Chatham.
Simmons, Bobby Ray: 11 a.m. Monday, Evening Star Baptist Church, Grayson.
Turner, Christine: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Union Valley Baptist Church, Delhi.
Walker, Susan Ann Price: 2 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi.
Watson, Rosie Lee: 1 p.m. today, China Grove Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Whitlock, Carl: noon today, St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Williams Jr., Dr. Thomas B.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Buna Church of Christ, Buna, Texas

April 2, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MRS. CAROLYN JUNE ARNOLD
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Carolyn June Arnold, 72, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, April 3, 2006 at Apostolic Church of the Lord Jesus Christ with Rev. David Mixon, Rev. Ron Townley and Rev. Paul Massey officiating. Interment to follow at Delhi Masonic Cemetery in Delhi, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Arnold was born March 21, 1934 and went to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 31, 2006. She was a member of Apostolic Church of the Lord Jesus Christ for the past forty-three years. Born in Delhi, LA, she resided in Ouachita Parish where she kept children in her home. She loved children and was known as "Mimi" to all her babies, of all ages. Mrs. Arnold was preceded in death by her parents, Carroll L. Rundell and Zelia Rundell.

Survivors include her husband of forty-seven years, James Arnold of Monroe, LA; sons, David Deron and wife Reba of Monroe, Billy Deron and wife Michele of West Monroe, Danny Arnold and wife Cheryl of West Monroe, Ronny Arnold of Monroe, daughter, Barbara McDonald and husband Jessie of Urania, La.; sister, Beth Ann Terry of Texas; brother, Carroll (C. L.) Rundell Jr. of Monroe; fifteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; numerous nieces, and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe.

MR. J.D. BLONDIN
Rose-Neath Funeral Home - Shreveport, LA
Funeral services celebrating the life of Mr. J. D. Blondin, 58, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Shreveport, LA. Officiating will be Father Guido Verbeck and Celebrant will be Father Paul Martin. Interment will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Forest Lawn cemetery in Ruston, LA. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Monday, April 3, 2006 at Rose-Neath Marshall Street Funeral Home in Shreveport, LA.

J.D. Blondin was a Native of Ruston, LA. Preceding him in death are his parents Ona Mae and J.A. Blondin and sister Lillian Blondin Simmons. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of thirty-three years Connie Blondin; sons, David Blondin and wife Sonya and their children, Kaleb, Mollie and Jacob all of Monroe, LA; Jason Blondin and wife Trish and their children, Lori, Tate and Carly all of Alexandria, LA; Justin Blondin and wife Nikki of Elm Grove, LA; niece, Kay Simmons and nephew, Dr. Joe Simmons and sister, Dr. Joan Blondin. Mr. Blondin was active his entire life in farming and ranching. He was Past President of the American Quarter Horse Association and served on the Louisiana State Racing Commission from 1996-2003. J.D. was a graduate of Louisiana Tech University and a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to the Youth of the American Quarter Horse Association, P.O. Box 200, Amarillo, TX 79168. ROSE-NEATH FUNERAL HOME MARSHALL STREET CHAPEL-222-0348

VONCILLE E. BORDELON GRAVES
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Voncille E. Bordelon Graves, 72, of West Monroe, will be at 10:00 AM Monday, April 3, 2006, at St. Matthew Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph Puthuppally officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Voncille was born June 8, 1933 in Shreveport, LA and passed away Friday, March 31, 2006, in West Monroe after a brief illness. She was a member of West Monroe Moose Lodge where she was awarded Co-Worker of the State of Louisiana from the Women of the Moose affiliate. She was also an honorary member of Trailrider, Inc. and Sunshine & Prayer "Lady" group at St. Francis of Assisi. She was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church of Monroe, where she began a prayer "lady" group. Voncille was the first to show up on your doorstep with a basket of goods when someone was in need. Along with that basket came love and an open heart. She was a kind, generous, and giving mother and friend.
Voncille was preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. (E. J.) Graves, Jr.; parents, Lester and Evie Bordelon; brothers, Raymond and James Edward Bordelon; and grandson, Joshua Daniel Graves.

Survivors include her son, David "Dabo" Graves and wife, Sherri; daughters, Sandra Craft and husband, Mark, and Peggy Graves Edmiston and husband, Robert Edmiston; brothers, Melvin Bordelon and wife, Linda, Rudy Bordelon, Lester Bordelon, Jr. and wife, Carol "Poppie", and Donald R. Bordelon and wife, Marilyn; and sister, Jerry Ann Cosby and husband, Bruce. She was Grandma Voncille to her grandchildren, Jimmy Cerda, Jr., Angela Hamby and husband, Ray (Rooster), Michael Graves, Bryan Graves and wife, Sherry, Alisa Graves, and Kristy Miles. She was affectionately know as Great-Granny to her great grandchildren, Ben and Belle Cerda, Carlee, Tyler, Allie Rae, and Tate Daniel Hamby; Andrew Kiefer, and Katelynn Bryant. Other survivors include special friend, Margaret Redden, and others that are too numerous to name.

Pallbearers will be Dabo Graves, Michael Graves, Bryan Graves, Jimmy Cerda, Jr., Ray (Rooster) Hamby, Phil Keifenheim, Richard Yelverton, and Gary Pauley. Honorary pallbearers will be the friends from her Pokeno, Bingo, and Poker ladies. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and a wake service at 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

MR. JAMES W. HANCOCK
Owens Memorial Chapel Ruston, LA Funeral Home
Funeral services for Mr. James W. Hancock, age 77 of Rocky Branch will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, April 2, 2006 at Rock Corner Baptist Church near Ruston with the Rev. Billy Hancock and the Rev. Ron Lowe officiating. Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery near Choudrant under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Mr. Hancock was born October 30, 1928 in Monroe to Oliver and Bertha Hancock. He Died March 30, 2006 in Rocky Branch after a lengthy illness. Mr. Hancock was a grain elevator builder for many years.

Mr. Hancock is survived by his wife of fifty-four and a half years, Mariam Louise Hancock; his sons James K. Hancock and wife Glenda of Downsville, Billy Hancock and wife Debra of Indianapolis, IN, and Johnny Hancock and wife Nellie of Rocky Branch; his daughter Jewel Hager and husband Steve of Buklin, KS; his grandchildren Nicky Hancock, Walter Hancock, Katina Adkins, Melissa Kennedy, Michael Hancock, Julie Hancock, Brandy Hager, James Anthony Hager, Elaina Hancock, and John P. Hancock. He was preceded in death by his sons David and Steve Hancock and grandchildren Tamara, Jennifer, and Wesley.
Pallbearers will be Nicky Hancock, Walter Hancock, John Paul Hancock, Michael Hancock, Katina Adkins, Brandy Hager, and James Anthony Hager. After the funeral service, the family will receive friends at the Family Life Center of Rock Corner Baptist Church. The family would like to express their thanks to Southern Care Hospice for doing such an excellent job. To leave a memorial message for the family, please visitwww.owensmemorialfunera lho me.com.

LAURA EMILY LAWRENCE
Fuller Hale-South Funeral Home - Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Funeral services for Laura Emily Lawrence, 18, were held March 17, 2006 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Emily died on March 13, 2006 from injuries received in an automobile accident. She was a Senior at Central High School in Little Rock. Emily was born November 29, 1987 in Monroe and has many family members and friends here.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Clayton Lawrence and her great-grandparents, Troy Stewart, Myrtle Becnel and Juanita Butler.

Those left to mourn her passing are her mother, Juanacha Lawrence and fiancée Brian Lloyd, her father Shane Goldsby and fiancée Kristen Clifford, brother, Chandler Turner and sister Rileigh Goldsby, grandparents, Laura and Dickie Butler, Jean Burke. Al and Ann Moak; uncles and aunts, Matt and Sandra Lawrence, Jason and Lisa Lawrence, Jonathan and Ruthie Burke, Lee and Tiffany Moak and Amanda Moak. She has many relatives and friends that really loved her, but had special ties to her cousins Summer and J.C. Emily was a kind, caring young woman who loved her family and friends very much. She loved animals, talking on the phone, shopping and laughing. She was a good student who planned on attending college and going either into the medical field or fashion merchandising. We knew she would be a success at whatever she chose to do. She set her goal for herself to finish college which was her dream. Our only consolation in her loss is the knowledge that she is with the Lord in Heaven and is at perfect peace in a place where there is no sorrow, no pain, and no unkindness. Emily was a very giving person who even as a child understood much more than we knew. She gave of herself until she could give no more. She made the decision to be an organ donor and her parents honored her wishes. With the gift of herself, she has saved many. She is and always will be our special angel. We love you, Emmy, and miss you so very much. Condolences may be made to www.fullerhalesouth.com or mulhearnfuneralhome.com.

GENEVA GILLEY MALONE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mrs. Geneva Gilley Malone, 90, of Rayville, LA will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, April 3, 2006 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe, with Rev. Steve Hillman and Rev. George Bonner officiating. Interment will follow at Rhymes-Hall Cemetery, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe.

Mrs. Malone was born in Rayville, LA on January 3, 1916 and passed away March 31,2006. Mrs. Malone was a clerk at Crow Pharmacy in Tallulah, LA, before moving to Monroe. She then worked at the pharmacy in Howard Brothers in Monroe and later at Southside Drugs and La France Pharmacy in Monroe before retiring. Mrs. Malone is survived by her sister: Sadie Walker of Delhi, LA; sisters-in-law: Jeanette Gilley of Monroe, LA and Lois Gilley of Franklin, TN; six nieces and seven nephews; one great niece: Krystal Gilley.
Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe, LA.ETHEL

"NIKKI" RAGAN RANSOM
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA.
Nikki Ransom, 62, formerly of Monroe, passed away March 24, 2006 at her home in Everett, Washington. She was preceded in death by her parents Curtis and Arlene Ragan, son, Ragan Scott Ransom, brother, Curtis Ragan, Jr. and sister, Louise Downing.

Survivors include son, James Randall Ransom, daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Daniel Lumley, two grandchildren, Yogi and Max Lumley, all of Everett, Washington. She is also survived by sister and brother-in-law, Janis and Merl Dickson, brother and sister-in-law, Willie and Linda Ragan, several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. A family memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Sunday April 9, 2006 at the First Christian Church in Monroe, LA. Graveside services will follow at Union Cemetery near Sadie, Louisiana.

MR. F. KENNETH "KEN" TAYLOR
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Graveside services for Mr. Ken Taylor, of West Monroe, LA will be at 11:00 AM, Monday, April 3, 2006 at Woodlawn Cemetery, El Dorado, AR with Rev. Mark Fenn officiating, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Mr. Taylor was born December 21, 1931 in El Dorado, Arkansas and passed away March 27, 2006 in Cherokee, Iowa.

Mr. Taylor was retired from Manville Forest Products as a personnel and safety director and served in the U. S. Army. Mr. Taylor was a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe, LA, where at various times he had served as deacon, taught Sunday School, and sung in the choir. He had many friends in the "Helping Hands" Sunday School class and met faithfully with the "Over The Hill Lunch Bunch," friends retired from the paper mill. Mr. Taylor is survived by wife, Bonnie Puryear Taylor; daughters, Dixie Lee Hall, Jan Arden Hatten and husband Jerry Wayne, Kelley June Blackburn and husband Kerry; sons: Kenneth Kyle Taylor and wife Terra, Lendel Casey Taylor and wife Kelly; niece: Cheryl Ellis and husband Eddie; twenty grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Billy Graham Ministries, Samaritan's Purse, Library at First Baptist Church or Missions at First Baptist Church.

Aaron Akers, 12
BASTROP — Aaron Christopher Akers died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Charles Foster, 63
TALLULAH — Charles Foster died Saturday. Arrangements are pending under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Pearl Lorene Hammock, 73
HOMER — Pearl Lorene Hammock, a retired restaurant owner, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

James W. Hancock, 77
ROCKY BRANCH — James Woodrow Hancock, a construction worker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Rock Corner Baptist Church, Ruston. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery, Choudrant, under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Zecheriah Herring, infant
TALLULAH — Zecheriah Herring, the infant son of Chris and Priscilla Herring, died Friday. Graveside services are 11:30 a.m. Monday at New Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Alice Hinton, 91
ROBELINE — Alice Hinton died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home, Natchitoches. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Beulah Methodist Cemetery, Marthaville.

Lois Roberts Johnson, 81
Lois Evelyn Roberts Johnson of West Monroe, an Avon saleswoman, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Chester J. Miller, 72
DUBACH — Chester J. Miller, a plant insulation employee, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Stephanie Paseur, 30
Stephanie Renee' Paseur of West Monroe died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at West Ouachita Church of Christ. Visitation is 10 a.m. to noon Monday at the church. Burial will be in Parkway Cemetery, Kosciusko, Miss., under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

William Prisock IV, infant
William Lamar Prisock IV, infant son of William L. Prisock III and Kasey Hilburn Prisock of West Monroe, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mary Ida Rinehart, 82
RUSTON — Mary Ida McKoin Rinehart, a homemaker and saleswoman, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery, Forest.

Alice Marie Robinson, 55
TALLULAH — Alice Marie Robinson died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Previously acknowledged
Carroway Sr., George: 2 p.m. today, North Star Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Daves, Christine Cordes: 2 p.m. Monday, Greenlawn Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.
Ellis, Billy: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Pine Hill Baptist Church, Rayville.
Gatlin, Jim Ed: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Lee, Mary Barlow: 2 p.m. today, Carolina Baptist Church, Saline.
Simmons, Bobby Ray: 11 a.m. Monday, Evening Star Baptist Church, Grayson.
Taylor, F. Kenneth "Ken": 11 a.m. Monday, Woodlawn Cemetery, El Dorado, Ark.
Turner, Christine: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Union Valley Baptist Church, Delhi.
Williams Jr., Dr. Thomas B.: 2 p.m. today, Buna Church of Christ, Buna, Texas.

April 3, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

WILLIAM L "JIMMY" PRISOCK IV (QUAD)
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral Services for William L. "Jimmy" Prisock IV (Quad) will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday April 4, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Billy Taylor, Buddy Wade and Bruce Underwood officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Vernon Church Cemetery.
Survivors include his parents, Kasey and Trey Prisock; grandparents, Tom and Dianne Hilburn, Kay Lawrence and Teresa Whittington and Rip and Michelle Prisock; great grandparents, Carl Hilburn Sr., Wayne and Brenda Taylor, Mike and Carolyn Trim, Lamar Prisock Sr. and O.J. and Elizabeth Whittington; great great grandmothers, Virginia Crowell Heckford and Mary Hamilton; God parents, Nick Heisler, Mikey, Taylor and Angie; special uncles, Zach Hilburn and Dale Hilburn; special aunt, Lauren Hilburn "Aunt Crain" and numerous other aunts, uncles and cousins. Jimmy is preceded in death by numerous other relatives. Pallbearers will be Brandon Berkley, Adam Knight, Trey Reeves, Jay Knight. Honorary Pallbearers will be James Hilburn, Ray Knight, Nicky Hilburn and Jeremy Berkley. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.

BILLY TROP "POPPY" RAY
North Little Rock Funeral Home - Little Rock, AR
Billy Troy "Poppy" Ray was born September 29, 1933, in Bernice, Louisiana. He ran his race and finished his course on April 1, 2006, at his home in Sherwood, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife of fifty-two years, Nell N. Ray; daughters, Robin Fieber of Sherwood, Arkansas, Shari "Sweetpea" Copeland and husband Donnie, also of Sherwood, Arkansas; his grandchildren, Stephanie Sanford, Stephen Sanford, Cory Copeland and wife Nicole, Cody "Boots" Copeland and Coby Copeland, Stacie Fieber and Stratton Fieber; his sister, Joyce Tilley of Bossier City, Louisiana; his brother, Donnie Ray and wife Sue; several nieces and nephews, and a host of friends and family. He is preceded in death by father, Elliott Ray; mother, Minnie Ray; and brother, James Ray. Our Poppy was a hero, not only to his family, but to everyone who knew him. He was a patriarch and a man of his word. Anything you asked of him, he did. He took such good care of all of us and we always knew he was there when needed. God blessed Poppy and in return he blessed others. Poppy was a man of extremely strong character and he lived his life as such, never straying from the teachings of his faith. He will be missed with immeasurable pain. As he lived, so shall we hope to live. Funeral will be at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday at Pentecostals of the Twin Cities Church. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:00 until 2:00 P.M. Tuesday at the church. Arrangements by Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Inc., 1321 N. 7th, West Monroe, Louisiana, 71291.

MARY IDA MCKOIN RINEHART
Cox Funeral Home - Oak Grove, LA
Funeral services for Mary Ida McKoin Rinehart, age 82, of Pioneer will be held 11:00AM Monday, April 3, 2006 at the Cox Funeral Home Chapel, Oak Grove, Louisiana with Rev. Byron Putnam officiating. Interment will be in the New Forest Cemetery, Forest, Louisiana. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM - 8:00PM Sunday at Cox Funeral Home. She is preceded in death by her husband: James D. Rinehart Sr.; parents: Dewey & Florence McKoin; brother: John Robert McKoin. Mary is survived by children: Ken Rinehart & wife Carolyn of Minden, Louisiana, Jim "Jimbo" Rinehart & wife Toni of Berthoud, Colorado, Peggy Rinehart of Garland, Texas, Don Rinehart & wife Rita of Dubberly, Louisiana, Flo Myers & husband Larry of Ruston, Louisiana; sister: Billie Raspberry of Conroe, Texas; eight Grandchildren & nine Great-Grandchildren. Pallbearers will be the grandsons. Memorials may be made to your favorite charity in lieu of flowers.

MRS. LOIS EVELYN ROBERTS JOHNSON
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral Services for Mrs. Lois Evelyn Roberts Johnson, 81, of Farmerville, LA. will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday April 3, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Clay Dickson and Rev. Paul Carter officiating. Burial will be in the Hall/ Rhymes Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson died on April 1, 2006 at the West Monroe Guest House. She was member of the West Heights Missionary Baptist Church. Mrs. Johnson was a lover of flowers and enjoyed gardening. She is preceded in death by both of her parents, James and Carrie Roberts; father of her children, Emmett Johnson; infant daughter; grandson, Emmett Johnson Jr. and by her great-grandson, Robert Lee Herrington.
Survivors include her children, JoAnn Reppond and husband Andy of Farmerville, LA, Jim Johnson of Hebert, LA, Emmett Marlin Johnson and wife Betty Lou of Sterlington, LA, Ted Johnson and wife Marsha of West Monroe, LA, Nelwyn Knighten and husband Jackie of Pleasant Grove, AR, Andy Johnson and wife Lisa of West Monroe, LA and Peggy Johnson of Calhoun, LA; Sixteen grandchildren; twenty-four great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Pallbearers will be Richard Roberts, Tommy Herrington, Benny Herrington III, Heath Del Johnson, Randell Cruse and Johnny Johnson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Luke Knighten and Dusty Baker. Visitation will be from 12:00 P.M. until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Monday. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home or the Gideon's.

JESSE MELVIN TAYLOR
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA
Funeral Services for Jesse Melvin Taylor, 87, will be 10AM Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at The Fairview Church of Christ in Marion with Wayne Fussell officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairview Church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmervile.
Mr. Taylor was a lifelong resident of Marion and member of Fairview Church of Christ. He served in the US Army and the CCC as a cook. Also he was a member of (IBEW) The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union #446 retiring after thirty-five years of service. He loved to garden and was known for the large tomatoes he grew and his homemade rolls. He is preceded in death by his parents: Jess and Elle Nora Taylor, his wife: Celestine Jones Taylor, Brothers in Law: Jerry Jones and Brooks Jones, Also eleven Brothers and Sisters. He is survived by two Sons: Larry Bennett Taylor and wife Jeannie of Marion; Ricky Lane Taylor and wife Debbie also of Marion. Grandsons: Judd Taylor and wife Michele of Marion; Lee Taylor and wife Nikki of Sterlington; Cody Taylor and wife Amber of Marion. Great Grandchildren: Abigail Taylor, Shelby Taylor, Jade Taylor, Austin Taylor, Masy Taylor and Maddie Taylor. Pallbearers will be: Yyvern Taylor, Morris Gilmore, David McVicker, Wayne McVicker, Jimmy Lee Taylor, Jay Rea and Josh Jones. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Douglas Taylor, Ira Gene Taylor, Laddie McVicker, Duane Adcock and Nick Kosmitos. Visitation will be Monday, April 3, 2006 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at the Funeral Home Memorials may be made to the Fairview Church Cemetery Fund.

Carolyn June Arnold, 72
Carolyn June Arnold, a child-care provider of Monroe, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First Apostolic Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. Burial will be in Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Irene Brown Collins, 85
OAK GROVE — Irene Brown Collins, a school lunchroom worker, died Saturday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Goodwill Church of God, Goodwill. Burial will be in Forest Corner Cemetery, Forest, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

William Bart Greenwood Jr., 55
BASTROP — William Bart Greenwood Jr., an employee of International Paper, died Saturday. Services will be 3 p.m. Tuesday at Canaan Church, Bastrop. Burial will be in Pine Grove Baptist Church cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Lois Evelyn Johnson, 81
FARMERVILLE — Lois Evelyn Roberts Johnson, a retired salesperson, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hall Cemetery. Visitation is noon-1 p.m. at the funeral home.

LaVerne Higgs Knight, 81
LaVerne Higgs Jones Knight, a homemaker of Monroe, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Geneva Gilley Malone, 90
Geneva Gilley Malone, a pharmacy clerk, of Monroe, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Rhymes-Hall Cemetery.

Lucy M. Midyett, 84
SHREVEPORT — Lucy M. Midyett, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside service is 4 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Okla O'Brien, 89
HOUSTON — Okla O'Brien, a retired hairdresser, formerly of Delhi, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Doris Marie Robinson, 68
OAK GROVE — Doris Marie Robinson, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at New Forest Cemetery, Forest. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Dalton Smith, 69
FARMERVILLE — Dalton Smith, an oilfield worker, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

F. Kenneth 'Ken' Taylor, 74
F. Kenneth "Ken" Taylor, a retired personnel manager and safety director for Manville, of West Monroe, died March 27. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Woodlawn Cemetery, El Dorado, Ark.

Virgil Turner, 93
ST. JOSEPH — Virgil Turner died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Previously acknowledged
Daves, Christine Cordes: 2 p.m. today, Greenlawn Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.
Ellis, Billy: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Pine Hill Baptist Church, Rayville.
Simmons, Bobby Ray: 11 a.m. today, Evening Star Baptist Church, Grayson.
Taylor, F. Kenneth "Ken": 11 a.m. today, Woodlawn Cemetery, El Dorado, Ark.
Turner, Christine: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Union Valley Baptist Church, Delhi.

April 4, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ELMER JON BURCHARDT
Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home - Tallulah, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Elmer Jon Burchardt, 87, of Tallulah, will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, April 5, 2006 in the First United methodist Church in Tallulah with Rev. Jean Foreman and Rev. Ramon Warren officiating. Burial will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home of Tallulah. Mr. Burchardt died Saturday, April 1, 2006 after a brief illness. He was born in Chicago, IL and had lived in Tallulah for sixty years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Pacific Theatre in WWII and a member of the American Legion Post #100, and over a fifty year member of the Tallulah Masonic Lodge #308. He was a member of First United Methodist Church since 1946. His survivors include his wife, Sara Ann Burchardt of Tallulah; one daughter, Carolyn Jonette Burchardt of Tallulah; one son, William Frederick Burchardt of Richardson, TX; two grandchildren, Krista B. Johnson of Leonard, TX and Jon Edward Burchardt of Richardson, TX and one great granddaughter, Lainey Johnson of Leonard, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Caroline Burchardt and three sisters, Dorothea Meyers, Luella Anzono and Violet Kasper and one brother, Howard Burchardt. Pallbearers will be Lynn Laughman, Joe K. Scott, Matt Gregory, Donald Collins, Rusty Peterson and Randy Morgan. Honorary Pallbearers will be Hon. John Earl Martin and Charles Michael Finlayson.

MYRTLE MAE SIMMONS CRAIN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Mae Simmons Crain, 92, will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, April 5, 2006 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Troy Patrick. Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Crain was born on May 13, 1913 in Sikes, LA and passed away from this life on April 2, 2006 at Ridgecrest Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Vincent and Penny Ann Simmons; husband, Ross Marvin Crain; brothers, Grady, Sharron "Pete" and Ray Simmons; sisters, Avis Tucker, Nora and Norine Simmons; daughter-in-law, Lillie Mae Crain; grandson, Ross Eric Martin and granddaughter, Barbara Martin Hart. She is survived by her sons, L.D. "Toby" Crain of West Monroe, Tommy Crain and wife, Ginger of Downsville; daughter, Barbara Sue Crain Martin and husband, S. Wayne Martin of Eros; twelve grandchildren; twenty-seven great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren; brothers, Edgar Simmons and Shelby Simmons; sisters, Nell Berry, Oleta Parker and husband, Roger and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Kenneth Gallien, Marvin Crain, Dwayne Crain, Danny Crain, Cedric Crain and Sherman Martin. It would take a book to list all the lives she touched with love and caring during her lifetime. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

WILLIAM BART GREENWOOD, JR.
Golden Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA
Funeral services for William Bart Greenwood, Jr., age 55, are scheduled for 3:00 PM Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at Canaan Church in Bastrop with Rev. Jonathan Wiggins and Mike Goyne officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday evening from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Golden Funeral Home. Mr. Greenwood, a resident of Bastrop, passed away Saturday April 1, 2006 in Arkadelphia, AR. He was employed by International Paper Company as an Enviromental Manager. He was a reserve deputy for the Morehouse Parish Sheriff's Office and a member of the National Hot Rod Association. Mr. Greenwood had served in the Louisiana National Guard. He is preceded in death by his parents, William Bart Greenwood, Sr. and Pearl Greenwood. He is survived by his wife, Robin; two sons, William Bart Greenwood III and wife, Kelly of Bastrop and Corey Lynn Greenwood of New Orleans; two grandchildren, William Bart Greenwood, IV and Tyler Rae Greenwood, both of Bastrop; three sisters, JoAnn Whitaker of Dallas, TX, Gerri Magee of Shreveport and Laine Hardin of Jackson, MS. Serving as pallbearers will be Cliff Hall, Bardell Bostick, Tommy Hall, John Brodnax, Terrell Trichell, B.J. Greenwood, Cal Kinnaird and Ted Grimes. Honorary pallbearer will be Clint Hall.

LAVERNE HIGGS JONES KNIGHT
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Memorial Services for Mrs. LaVerne Higgs Jones Knight will be 3:00 PM, Tuesday, April 4, 2006 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Weldon C. Bares. Mrs. Knight was formerly a resident of the Portland, OR area and had returned to Monroe, LA in 2001. She was President of the Lupus Society in Portland for seventeen years. Mrs. Knight was born January 20, 1925 in Dodson, LA and passed away in Monroe, LA on April 2, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Knight; parents, John G. Higgs, Sr. and wife, Vernilla; brother, John G. Higgs, Jr.; sister, LaVeta Price and the father of her children, Luther Jones. Mrs. Knight is survived by her children, Mary Frances Young and husband, Leonard of Monroe, LA, John Luther Jones and wife, Sharon of Lake Jackson, TX, Linda Sue Anderson and husband, Roy Martin of Downsville, LA; five grandsons, Hank Anderson, Brian Anderson, Jeffery Anderson, Joby Jones and Justin Jones; six great grandchildren; one brother-in-law and one nephew. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Lea Joyner Building Fund, 4390 Old Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA 71203, American Lupus Society or charity of your choice.

MARGARET ELLINGTON KOONTZ
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Ellington Koontz, 94, of Monroe will be at 3:00 PM Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church with Rev. Dick Humphries and Bishop Benjamin Oliphint officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mrs. Koontz, a retired registered nurse, passed away Monday, April 3, 2006 at her residence. She was a charter member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Pilot Club, La Vinght Book Club and Alter Guild. Mrs. Koontz was preceded in death by her husband, Charles M. Koontz, Jr.; son, Charles M. Koontz, III; step granddaughter, Janey Kight; three brothers, one sister and two great grandchildren.

Mrs. Koontz is survived by her son, Robert O. Koontz and wife, Linda; daughter, Carol K. Kight and husband, Bill; grandchildren, Karen Holland, Amanda Brasher and husband, Dusty, Rob Koontz and wife, Haley, Katherine Rahman and husband, Alif, and Will Kight and wife, Kristina; step granddaughters, Rebecca Bougie and husband, Paul and Mary Healy and husband, Kevin; and four great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Rob Koontz, Will Kight, Hank Biedenharn, Jim Bershen, Jerry Thomas and Tom Hutson. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe and Wednesday from 2:00 PM until service time at St. Paul's United Methodist Church on Lexington Ave. in Monroe. Memorials may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1901

MONA MIRIAM ROBINSON MONK
Rose-Neath Funeral Home - Minden, LA
Funeral services for Mona Miriam Robinson Monk, 82, of Minden, LA, will be held 10:00 AM, Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM for family members at Myrtle Memorial Cemetery in Winnsboro, LA. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 4, 2006 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Miriam died on Saturday, April 1, 2006 at her home. She was born in Winnsboro, LA on Robinson Road and will be buried beside her parents, Isaac Theodore Robinson and Gladys Durham Robinson. Miriam is preceded in death by her parents and her son, Robert Merrel Monk, Jr. Miriam's survivors include her daughter, Mona Lisa Monk Botzong of Minden; daughter-in-law, Christy Monk of Hobbs, NM; granddaughter, Rhonda Millicent Monk Martin and husband, James A. Martin of Shreveport; grandsons, Marco Anthony Botzong of Manassas, VA and Raymond Matthew Botzong of Minden; step grandson, William Pointer of Hobbs, NM; great grandsons, Benjamin Davis Martin and Samuel Hollis Martin of Shreveport. Miriam graduated from Louisiana Tech in 1944. During WWII, when Miriam's husband, Robert Merrel Monk, Sr., was overseas, she taught band and vocal music, then organized the first band at Crowville High School in Crowville, LA. In 1947, Miriam organized the first band at Arcadia High School in Arcadia, LA. Miriam retired from band directing in 1980 after twelve years as Director of the Lowe Junior High School Band in Minden, LA for the next nine years, Miriam Monk was a teacher in the Expanding Horizons program for gifted children in Webster Parish. She retired from her teaching career in 1989. Miriam was active in civic organizations in Minden. She was a member of the Junior Service League, Minden Garden Club and President of the Minden Residential Historic District Association. Miriam was a member of the First Baptist Church, and an active witness for God. She believed upon her death, she would immediately be at home with the Lord. Miriam wanted to be remembered as a happy, loving person, a successful teacher and someone who cared about the history of Minden. Memorials in her name, may be made to the American Heart Association and to the American Cancer Society.

OKLA O'BRIEN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA
Services for Mrs. Okla O'Brien, age 89, of Houston, TX, formerly of Delhi, LA will be at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, April 4, 2006 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro, LA with Dr. Max Lee officiating. Interment will follow in Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. O'Brien was a member of the First Baptist Church of Winnsboro, an award winning hair stylist, and also loved to entertain her friends and guest. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Lottie Strange Cox; her husband, John T. O'Brien, and she was the last of five girls. She passed away on April 2, 2006 in Houston, TX. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Charles Dean, Ronnie Holloway, Glynn Bradley, Gilmer Lee, James Browning and Greg Lee. Visitation will be from 12:30 PM until time of service at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro.

VIRGIL MIZE TURNER
Young's Funeral Home - Ferriday, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Virgil Mize Turner, 93, of St. Joseph, LA will be held at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday, LA on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at 1:00 PM with Rev. Fulton McGraw Officiating. Interment will follow at Legion Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home Ferriday. Mrs. Turner was born August 23, 1912. She passed away Sunday, April 2, 2006 at Golden Age Nursing Center in Jena. She was a Home Maker, Charter member of Maryland Baptist Church where for many years she was active in all church activities, loved quilting, fishing and working in the yard. She was preceded in death by her father, Rev. John Drew Mize; her mother, Eulela Elizabeth Mize; her husband, Travis Turner and her son J.L. Turner.

She is survived by her son, Gene and his wife, Linda Turner of West Monroe, LA; her daughters, Modez Murphy of Snider, TX and Montez Davis of Jena, LA; her daughter-in-law, Mary Turner of Kingman, AZ; her sisters, Tressie Johns of Alexandria, LA and Lillie Bell Holsomback of Alexandria, LA and her brother Milton G. Mize of Jonesboro, LA. She is also survived by fourteen grandchildren, twenty-six great grandchildren and twelve great great grandchildren. The pallbearers will be Willie Turner, Scott Miller, Trey Lankford, Mark Stutts, Todd Stutts and Josh Turner. The family will receive friends at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday, LA from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, April 4, 2006. Memorials may be made to Maryland Baptist Church, P.O. Box 596, St. Joseph, LA 71366.

Earnest Carson Jr., 77
OAK RIDGE — Earnest Carson Jr., a retired bus driver, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Edward M. Clark, 65
Edward M. Clark of Monroe, a steelworker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Mary Coleman, 76
OAK RIDGE — Mary Coleman, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Frances Bettis Eiland, 88
TALLULAH — Frances Bettis Eiland, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Trinity Episcopal Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 10 a.m. today until service time at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Dorothy Jenkins Fields, 65
Dorothy Annette Jenkins Fields of Monroe, retired from the Monroe City School System, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe

Ronald Hall, 52
CHICAGO, Ill. — Ronald Hall, formerly of Rayville, a Sear's Department Store employee, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Velma Lee King, 95
BASTROP — Velma Lee King, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Laverne Jones Knight, 81
Laverne Higgs Jones Knight of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe. Visitation is 2 p.m. today until service time.

Inez Scott Littlefield, 87
KILBOURNE — Inez Scott Littlefield, a schoolteacher, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilbourne United Methodist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Kilbourne Cemetery.

Parnell McClaine, 71
FERRIDAY — Parnell McClaine, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Jack Elwood McQuiller, 77
Jack Elwood McQuiller of Monroe, a retired plumber, died Monday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Service arrangements are incomplete.

Lucy M. Midyett, 84
SHREVEPORT — Lucy M. Midyett, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 4 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Chester J. Miller, 66
DUBACH — Chester J. Miller, a plant insulation worker, died Friday. Graveside services were Sunday at Fellowship Cemetery, Dubach. Arrangements were under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Okla O'Brien, 89
HOUSTON, Texas — Okla O'Brien, formerly of Delhi, a retired hairdresser, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 12:30 p.m. today until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Crowville Masonic Cemetery.

Doris Ruth Patrick, 70
PIONEER — Doris Ruth Patrick, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Walnut Grove Baptist Church, Epps. Visitation is today at the church until service time. Burial will be at Epps Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

William Prisock IV, infant
William L. "Jimmy" Prisock IV, the infant son of William L. "Trey" and Kasey Prisock of West Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until service time. Burial will be at Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery.

Sylvia S. Ratcliff, 60
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Sylvia S. Ratcliff, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Beulah Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Billy Troy 'Poppy' Ray, 72
SHERWOOD, Ark. — Billy Troy "Poppy" Ray, retired from Shell Oil Co., died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Pentecostals of the Twin Cities Church. Visitation is noon today until service time at the church. Burial will be at Antioch Cemetery, Farmerville, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Beatrice B. Shipp, 80
CLARKS — Beatrice Bamburg Shipp, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be at Bethany Cemetery, Hebert.

Eula L. Shows, 91
Eula L. Shows of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Dalton Smith, 69
FARMERVILLE — Dalton Smith, an oilfield worker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Conway Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Iris Kyles Washington, 48
Iris Kyles Washington of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Gladys Williamson, 78
PINEVILLE — Gladys Williamson, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Ellis, Billy: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Pine Hill Baptist Church, Rayville.
Greenwood Jr., William Bart: 3 p.m. today, Canaan Church, Bastrop.
Robinson, Doris Marie: 10 a.m. today, New Forest Cemetery, Forest.
Turner, Christine: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Union Valley Baptist Church, Delhi.
Turner, Virgil: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday

April 5, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

SYBIL DWIANA "DEE" EVANS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Sybil Dwiana "Dee" Evans, 77, of Monroe will be at 2:00 PM Thursday, April 6, 2006, at Lakeshore Baptist Church with Rev. William Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Evans passed away Monday, April 3, 2006 at her residence following a lengthy illness. She retired as a nurse from St. Francis Medical Center and was a member of Lakeshore Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. B. Evans, Jr., and parents, Mary Louise "Cricket" and Andrew White. Mrs. Evans is survived by her sons, Johnny Evans and wife, Sharon, Andy Evans and wife, Kathy, and Keith Evans; daughters, Sue Evans, and Diane Evans; eight grandchildren, and one great grandson. Pallbearers will be Chris Robertson, James Mann, Scott Beeman, Larry Horne, John Sanderson, and David Carter. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

WALTER "BUCK" FOWLER
Gill First National - Winnsboro, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Walter "Buck" Fowler, 76, of Gilbert, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at Apostolic Faith Chapel in Gilbert with Rev. Virgil Harris and Rev. Curtis Harris officiating under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Burial will be at Oakley Cemetery in Gilbert.
Mr. Fowler is survived by his wife, Olla V. Thames Fowler; four children, Bobby Fowler and wife, Ivy of Groveland, FL, Earl Fowler and wife, Juanita of Gilbert, LA, James Fowler and wife, Elouise of Gilbert, LA and Lisa Parks and husband, Buddy of Winnsboro, LA; stepmother, Carrie Mae Fowler Lishman; four sisters and one brother. He also had ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

MARGARET ELLINGTON KOONTZ
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Ellington Koontz, 94, of Monroe will be at 3:00 PM Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church with Rev. Dick Humphries and Bishop Benjamin Oliphint officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mrs. Koontz, a retired registered nurse, passed away Monday, April 3, 2006 at her residence. She was a charter member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Pilot Club, La Vinght Book Club and Alter Guild.
Mrs. Koontz was preceded in death by her husband, Charles M. Koontz, Jr.; son, Charles M. Koontz, III; step granddaughter, Janey Kight; three brothers, one sister and two great grandchildren. Mrs. Koontz is survived by her son, Robert O. Koontz and wife, Linda; daughter, Carol K. Kight and husband, Bill; grandchildren, Karen Holland, Amanda Brasher and husband, Dusty, Rob Koontz and wife, Haley, Katherine Rahman and husband, Alif, and Will Kight and wife, Kristina; step granddaughters, Rebecca Bougie and husband, Paul and Mary Healy and husband, Kevin; and four great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Rob Koontz, Will Kight, Hank Biedenharn, Jim Bershen, Jerry Thomas and Tom Hutson. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2:00 PM until service time at St. Paul's United Methodist Church on Lexington Ave. in Monroe. Memorials may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1901 Lexington Ave., Monroe, LA 71201.

April 6, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

JAMES L. BROOKS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Services for Mr. James L. Brook will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, April 7, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Dr. John Traylor and Danny Kilcoyne will officiate. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Brooks passed away April 4, 2006, at the age of 93. He was born and raised in Monroe, LA, where he raised his family as well. He was a member of First Methodist Church of Monroe. James was a licensed mortician and manager of Davis Lawhead Funeral Home and Hixson Brothers Funeral Home until he retired. He was a member of the Monroe Kiwanis Club for over thirty years and his name was recently inscribed on the Tablet of Honor. He was a member of the Funeral Directors of Louisiana. He loved woodworking, fishing, hunting, and playing with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of sixty-six years, Ruby T. Brooks and children, James R. Brooks of Haughton, LA and Sherry Brooks Moseley and husband, Dr. Patterson W. Moseley of Orlando, FL. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Lisa Moseley Kennedy and husband, Kevin Kennedy of Orlando, FL, Jonathan Moseley and James Brooks Moseley of Fort Collins, CO and Holly Brooks Ingle and husband, Ricky Ingle of Simmsboro, LA and great grandchildren, Ashton and Anna Kennedy and Mary Elizabeth and Haley Ingle.Pallbearers will be Jonathan Moseley, Brooks Moseley, Mike Kilcoyne, Danny Kilcoyne, Kevin Kennedy, Terry Ray, Charles McKoin and A.D. Foreman. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Thursday, April 6, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

JOHN "BUDDY" CROSSER
Farrar Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA
Funeral services for Mr. John "Buddy" Crosser, 63, of Farmerville will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, April 7, 2006 at Farrar Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. John Dallalio officiating. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mr. Crosser, a retired salesman, died Tuesday, April 4, 2006. He is preceded in death by his father, William Floyd Crosser. Survivors are his mother, Emily Viola Crosser of Farmerville; wife, JoAnn Crosser of Farmerville; son, John Daniel Crosser and wife, Heather of Donaldsonville, LA; daughter, Tracy Booth and husband, James of Monroe; step-son, Jay Thomas of West Monroe; brother, Freddy Crosser of Monroe; two sisters: Shelby Smith of Tucson, AZ and Patsy Hollenshead of West Monroe; five grandchildren: Britney Crosser, Whitney Crosser, Jamie Booth, Michael Booth, and Lexington Crosser. Pallbearers are Richie Smith, Mike Wade, James Booth, William Crosser, John David Smith and David Hollenshead Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00PM Thursday at Farrar Funeral Home. Friends may send condolences to the family via our website www.farrarfh.com.

LAUREN KATHERINE HEMPHILL
Riser Funeral Home - Olla, LA
Services for Lauren Katherine Hemphill, 27, of Urania will be held at 2 PM, Thursday, April 6, 2006 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Olla with Rev. Curtis Carroll officiating. Interment will follow in the Urania Cemetery. Lauren was born in Alexandria on July 26, 1978 and died Tuesday, April 4, 2006. Survivors include her father and stepmother, Tommy and Jody Hemphill of Monroe; her mother and stepfather, Kitty and Pat McDougald of Urania; her sister and brother-in-law, Stephanie and Skipper Peavy of Walker; her nieces, Madison Peavy and Abby Peavy; her grandparents, Ruth and Mills Onellion of Alexandria and Devoyd and Lillie McDougald of Olla; her aunts and uncles, Mel and Marilyn Terrell of Jinks, OK, Sue and Hap Wood of The Woodlands, TX and Lynn and Hollis Gates of Monroe and her cousins, Katie Perkins, Shelly Burke, Nicki Terrell, Trey Terrell, Holly Abate, Ashley Gates and Jana Gates. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Bobbie Hemphill. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Keene, Jay Ivy, Ty Book, Brent James, Dennis Tarver, Roger Dobbs, Danny Ray Corley and Wayne Corley. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, Hwy 165, Olla, LA.

JERRY J. MORRIS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Mr. Jerry J. Morris, 52, of Monroe was born July 12, 1953 in Philadelphia, MS and died April, 5, 2006 in Monroe. Mr. Morris was employed in the construction business as a welder for many years. He had a great love for horses. Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Wendell Morris; brother, Johnnie "Big John" Morris and sister, Judy Morris. Jerry is survived by his mother, Joan Morris; daughter, Amber Thompson and husband, Jamie; son, Jason Morris and wife, Crystal; nephew, Sam Houston Morris; two stepgrandchildren, Whitney Dennison and Dakota Jones; sister-in-law, Carol Morris and Jerry's Canine Friend "Ruby". Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday, April 6, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, April 8, 2006 at McClain-Hayes Funeral Home, Philadelphia, MS. Interment to follow at Mars Hill Cemetery-Philadelphia, MS, with Rev. Lavon Boatner, Scotty Boatner and Randall Boatner officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday at McClain-Hayes Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Sam Morris, Jeremy Thompson, Donnie Boatner, Chris Boatner, Guy Morris and Larry Morris. Honorary Pallbearers will be Remy Cole Thompson and Dakota Lane Jones. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Southern Care Hospice and Jennifer Sturdivant (Jerry's Nurse) for their care during his illness.

MYRA PITTMAN OLIPHANT
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Myra Pittman Oliphant, 84, of Delhi will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, April 6, 2006 in the Chapel of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Rev. Wesley Pittman will officiate. Burial will be in the Epps Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Mrs. Oliphant died Tuesday. She was a native of Enterprise and a member of the Baptist Faith. She is preceded in death by her husband, Elmer K. Oliphant and parents, Andrew Levi Pittman and Lorena Ruth Holmes Pittman.

She is survived by a daughter, Pamela Tweddle and husband, James "Jimmy" of Delhi; granddaughters, Shelley and her husband, Larry "Moose" Redden and Candice and husband, Paul Ogden; great-grandchildren, Brad Hutchinson, Allie Ogden, Andy Redden and Cade Redden; sister, Vermell McPherson of Benton, LA; brother-in-law, Robert Oliphant and wife, Bonnie of Harrisonburg, LA; sister-in-law, Maudell Oliphant of Dayton, TX; a special cousin, A. A. Holmes of Epps, LA and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Kevin Holmes, Jimmy Holmes, Scott McPherson, Clayton Cooper, Leo Coleman and Ken Loftin. The family would like to express special thanks to Dr. Corey Albritton, Tracy, Othell, Kristine, Lowery and Chasady, and to the many friends for their phone calls, visits, food, cards, concern and prayers. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Little Creek Baptist Church, 2441 Mitchiner Road, Epps, LA 71237. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our website at www.coxfuneral.com.

JAMES PAUL "HOSSY" SMITH
Gill First National Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA
Services for James Paul "Hossy" Smith, 81, of Liddieville, LA will be held Thursday, April 6, 2006 2:00 PM at Boeuf River Baptist Church, Liddieville, with Rev. Jimmy Harper and Rev. Bobby Brown officiating. Interment will follow in the Ogden Cemetery in Liddieville under the direction of Gill First National in Winnsboro. Mr. Smith was born in Liddieville on January 15, 1925 and died April 4, 2006 at his residence. He was a member of Boeuf River Baptist Church, a retired farmer and a veteran of World War II having served in the Army. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman who took great pleasure in sharing his hunting experiences with family and friends. Mr. Smith also coached teams in the Dixie Youth Baseball League during the 1960's. Survivors include his wife of fifty-four years, Dorothy; their children, Gwen Horne and husband, John, Debbie Wood, Jerry Wayne Smith and wife, Pam, Kenneth Smith, Kathy Price and husband, David, Roger Smith and wife, Michelle, Donald Smith, all of Winnsboro, James Paul "Buddy" Smith and wife, Norma of Gilbert, Brenda Cook and husband Jay, of Longview, TX, Glenda Phillips and husband Roy, of Minden and Rodney Smith of Baskin. Hossy is also survived by a brother, T. L. Smith of Pineville, two sisters; Irene Wiggins and Jeannette Neal both of Winnsboro, nineteen grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Gilbert Sims, Ed Roberts, Glassell Morris, Danny Davis, Harroll Russell, William Neal, Robert "Buddy" Wiggins, and Tim Williams. The family extends a special thanks to Dr. Donald Hammett and the staff of Cornerstone Hospital and Hospice Care Resources. Also, a special thanks to Sue McNease who has been a blessing to the family.

Dorothy D. Blackmon, 81
DELHI — Dorothy Davis Blackmon, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Newton Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Cox infant
TALLULAH — The infant son of Tammie Cox died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Ruth L. Engle, 94
Ruth L. Engle of Monroe, a retired secretary with Dr Pepper Bottling Co. in Shreveport, died March 28. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Sybil 'Dee' Evans, 77
Sybil Dwiana "Dee" Evans of Monroe, a retired nurse, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Lakeshore Baptist Church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Odell Grimble, 80
WINNSBORO — Odell Grimble, a retired truck driver, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Leroy Jones, 65
WINNSBORO — Leroy Jones, a pipeline employee, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Mary Essie Lovell, 83
BASTROP — Mary Essie Lovell, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Memorial Methodist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

J. Earl Mathus, 90
J. Earl Mathus of Ouachita Parish, retired owner of Earl's Engine Service, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

L.V. Maxwell, 78
L.V. Maxwell of Monroe, a retired machinist with The News-Star, died Monday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Richard Mock, 82
Richard Mock of Monroe, a truck driver, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Calvin Myers, 77
Calvin Myers of Monroe, an oil and gas consultant, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Fred Price, 93
Fred Price of West Monroe, retired co-owner of Dr Pepper Bottling Co., died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Joe L. 'Jay' Ratcliff, 91
MONTEREY — Joe Lewis "Jay" Ratcliff, retired from the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Eva Church of God. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

James P. Smith Sr., 81
LIDDIEVILLE — James P. "Hossy" Smith Sr., a farmer, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Beouf River Baptist Church. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be in Ogden Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Iris Kyles Washington, 48
Iris Kyles Washington of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at King Ollie Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Powell Street Extension Cemetery.

Edward C. Woodard, 76
RUSTON — Edward C. Woodard, retired from the city of Ruston, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

Previously Acknowledged
Cain, Pamela Rose: 11 a.m. Saturday, Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church, Monroe.
Fleetwood, Frances Woods: 11 a.m. Saturday, Summerdale Church of Christ, Summerdale, Ala.
Leonard, Ruby Nell: 11 a.m. Saturday, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Littlefield, Inez Scott: 10 a.m. today, Kilbourne United Methodist Church, Kilbourne.
McQuiller, Jack Elwood: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe.
Oliphant, Myra P.: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
Ragland, Mattie Mae: 10 a.m. today, Pioneer Baptist Church.
Shows, Eula Lee: 2 p.m. Friday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Washington, Parker: 11 a.m. today, Unity Church of God in Christ, Monroe.
Williams, Myles: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul Methodist Church, Monroe.

April 7, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Doris Bacon Bray Dickinson
July 8, 1935~April 7, 2005
Our Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother, Grandmother & Friend

MARGARET RICHARDSON HARDAWAY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, LA
Margaret Richardson Hardaway, a resident of Monroe, LA and a native of Ruston, LA, died at her residence, Thursday April 6, 2006. Mrs. Hardaway was a graduate of Ruston High School and LA. Tech University. She was active with the Monroe Garden Club, the Miss Louisiana Pageant Foundation and had served with the board of the Northeast Louisiana Chapter of A.R.C.O. Visitation will be at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel from 12:00 Noon until religious services at 2:00 PM Saturday April 8, 2006. Interment will be at Pines Memorial Cemetery in Ruston, LA. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joel G. Hardaway; parents, Camille and J.W. Richardson. Mrs. Hardaway is survived by her sister, Jan Arst and husband, Sanford of Baton Rouge, LA; a niece, Margaret Rose Arst of Hattiesburg, MS; a nephew, Simon Chapman Arst of Oxford, MS and aunt and uncle, Verion and Jack Minter of Hattiesburg, MS and several cousins. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to a charity of your choice.

MR. JAMES R. HARWELL
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral Services for Mr. James R. Harwell, 68, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, April 8, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Mark Fenn officiating. Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM Sunday, April 9, 2006, at the Greenwood Cemetery in Pineville, LA with Rev. R. Don Ross officiating. Mr. Harwell died April 5, 2006 at his residence in West Monroe. He was a graduate of Bolton High School in Alexandria, LA. Mr. Harwell was retired from the Union Pacific/Missouri Pacific Railroad, following forty-one years of service as a conductor and brakeman. Mr. Harwell was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Rufus and Mary Ann Harwell; sister, Louise McSpadden and husband, Sam; brother, Frank R. Harwell Jr. and wife, Roxie and stepson, Curtis Gullette. Survivors include his wife, Donna LaCaze Harwell; brother, Dixie Harwell of South Carolina; stepdaughter, Bonnie Chavers; nieces, Mary Lynn Holmes, Janet Mayeaux and Penny Abraham and nephews, Christopher Holmes, Wyatt Mayeaux, Waylon Mayeaux and Benjamin Abraham.
Pallbearers will be Chris Holmes, Russell Abraham, James W. Holmes, Jr. and Randy Mayeaux. Honorary Pallbearer will be Steve Bass. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday, April 7, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe and from 10:00 AM until 1:30 PM Sunday, April 9, 2006, at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, 701 Jackson Street, Alexandria, LA 71301. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army at 105 Hart Street, Monroe, LA 71201 or to the Humane Society of Monroe at 920 Freight Drive, Monroe, LA 71203.

MR. J. EARL MATHUS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. J. Earl Mathus, 90, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, April 7, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe, with Rev. Neil Everett officiating. Interment to follow at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe. Mr. Mathus was born August 27, 1915, in Vernon, TX and died April 5, 2006, in West Monroe. Mr. Mathus was employed with Schlumberger Oil Service for many years, and was owner operator of Earl's Engine Service. He was also a member of First Christian Church. Mr. Mathus was preceded in death by his first wife, Tiny D. Mathus; parents, Charles and Alice Mathus; grandson, John K. Statham and stepson, James M. Shipp, Jr. Mr. Mathus is survived by his wife, Margaret Calloway Mathus; sister, Velma Obera Dupuy; daughter, Earline Mathus Statham and husband, Rod; son, Billy W. Mathus and wife, Shirley C.; stepson, Wayne Shipp and wife, Annette; step daughter-in—law, Kay Shipp; ten grandchildren, Rodney E. Statham, Richard W. Statham, Kevin W. Mathus, Keith R. Mathus, Kelly Mathus, Bryan Shipp, Jim Shipp, Robert Shipp, Nora Shipp Richardson and Allison Shipp; twelve great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Mathus grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until service time.

JEANETTE MOORE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Jeanette Moore, 60, of West Monroe, LA, will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 8, 2006, at the Pleasant Valley Assembly of God Church, Downsville, LA. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Moore was born April 27, 1945, in Monroe, LA and passed away April 5, 2006, in Alexandria, LA. Mrs. Moore was of the Assembly of God faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Elizabeth Frost; a sister, Carolyn Rogers and her brother, Kenneth Frost. Mrs. Moore is survived by her three sons, Terry Ford and wife, Tammy, Glenn Ford and wife, Mickala and Brian Moore; her three sisters, Joyce Rodriguez and husband, Fred, Patsy Butler and husband, James Ronnie and Debbie Bridges and husband, Robert; her six brothers, David Frost and wife, Mary, Johnny Frost, Randy Frost, Roger Frost, Ricky Frost and Bruce Frost and wife, Becky; and a number of nieces and nephews; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was loved greatly and will be missed dearly. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5:00 until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA.

JOHN CALVIN BRYCE MYERS
Mulhearn Funeral Home
Graveside services for Mr. John Calvin Bryce Myers, 77, of Monroe, will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 8, 2006, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Rev. Bruce Rux will officiate. Mr. Myers died April 5, 2006, after a lengthy illness. A graduate of Midwestern College, he was a United States Air Force veteran, and a member of the American Petroleum Institute. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline "Sis" Barringer Myers. He is survived by his daughter, Lucinda Gail Myers of Monroe, LA; sons, Robert Calvin Myers of Rowlett, TX, and Scott Wayne Myers of Birmingham, AL; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.

FRED PRICE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Graveside services for Mr. Fred Price, 93, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, April 7, 2006 at Riverview Cemetery with Rev. Johnny Hankins officiating. Mr. Price died Wednesday, April 5, 2006. He was co-owner of Dr. Pepper Bottling Company and a member of the Rotary Club. Fred was preceded in death by a daughter, Sally Duffey. Survivors include his wife, Lois Price; daughters, Neva Maples and Terry Garoby; stepson, Jim Cullipher; brother, Harold Price; sister, Eloise Redd and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Tiger Garoby, Berry Maples, Dannye Parks, A.J. Dilley, Cliff Bauer and H.V. Shaw. Honorary pallbearers will be Eugene Brown, Charles Cason and "Bubba" Shaw.

Odessa P. Box, 78
WINNSBORO — Odessa P. Box, a retired sales clerk, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Epps Cemetery.

Dorothy Tully Brazzel, 86
Dorothy Tully Brazzel of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

James L. Brooks, 93
James L. Brooks of Monroe, a retired embalmer and funeral director, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Earnest Carson Jr., 77
OAK RIDGE — Earnest Carson Jr., a retired bus driver, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Bethany Church, Oak Ridge. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Cedar Grove CME Cemetery, Oak Ridge, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Mary Coleman, 76
OAK RIDGE — Mary Coleman, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Alexander No. 2 Missionary Baptist Church, Oak Ridge. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

John 'Buddy' Crosser, 63
FARMERVILLE — John "Buddy" Crosser, a salesman, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Emma Davis, 91
TALLULAH — Emma Davis died March 29. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at East Star Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be at New Oakwood Cemetery.

Lynn Evans, 68
SICILY ISLAND — Lynn Evans, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, Sicily Island. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Dorothy Jenkins Fields, 65
Dorothy Annette Jenkins Fields of Monroe, retired from the Monroe City Schools System, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe, and wake services from 6-7 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Dotsie Fields, 88
FARMERVILLE — Dotsie Fields, a homemaker, died March 29. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Robert Wayne Fisher, 55
OAK GROVE — Robert Wayne Fisher, a manager, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilbourne Baptist Church, Kilbourne. Burial will be at 3:30 p.m. today at Clarkson Cemetery, Clarkson, Miss., under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Charles Foster Jr., 63
TALLULAH — Charles Foster Jr. died Saturday. Services are noon Saturday at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Wake service is 6-7 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at New Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Richard A. Fourd, 64
RUSTON — Richard A. Fourd, formerly of Mansfield, a truck driver, died Wednesday. Services will be at a later date under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Ronald Hall, 52
RAYVILLE. — Ronald Hall, a laborer, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial will be at Royal Blue Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Levoyd Hutchinson, 65
MER ROUGE — Levoyd Hutchinson, a farmer, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Galilee Baptist Church, Collinston. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at Trousdale Hill Cemetery.

Leroy T. Jones, 65
WINNSBORO — Leroy T. Jones, a retired pipeliner, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Chase Pentecostal Church, Chase. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Velma Lee King, 95
BASTROP — Velma Lee King, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at The Original Second Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be at Jerusalem Cemetery, Mer Rouge.

J. Earl Mathus, 90
J. Earl Mathus of Ouachita Parish, retired owner of Earl's Engine Service, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until service time. Burial will be at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens.

Parnell McClaine, 71
FERRIDAY — Parnell McClaine, a homemaker, died March 30. Services are noon Saturday at St. Rest Baptist Church, Ferriday. Burial will be at Ferriday Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Katie B. Pargoud, 94
Katie B. Robinson Pargoud of Monroe, a beautician, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Fred Price, 93
Fred Price of West Monroe, retired co-owner of Dr. Pepper Bottling Co., died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10:30 a.m. today at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Alice Robinson, 55
TALLULAH — Alice Robinson died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 7:30-8:30 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be at New Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.

Obadiah Simmons Sr., 86
WESTLAND, Mich. — Obadiah Simmons Sr., formerly of Choudrant, retired from Perfection Heat Treating Co., died Monday. Services are noon today at Middlebelt Baptist Church, Inkster, Mich. Burial will be at United Memorial Garden, Plymouth, Mich., under the direction of Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home, Westland.

Lucille Stewart, 93
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Lucille Stewart, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tenannt Funeral Home, Rayville.

Matt Turner, 95
RAYVILLE — Matt Turner, a laborer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tenannt Funeral Home, Rayville.

Andrea Williams, 43
HUTTIG, Ark. — Andrea Williams died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Reddick Funeral Home, Camden, Ark.

Louise Williams, 94
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Louise Williams died March 27. Services are noon Saturday at New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial will be at New Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Previously Acknowledged
Blackmon, Dorothy Davis: 10 a.m. today, Newton Baptist Church.
Cain, Pamela Rose: 11 a.m. Saturday, Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church, Monroe.
Engle, Ruth L.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe.
Fleetwood, Frances Woods: 11 a.m. Saturday, Summerdale Church of Christ, Summerdale, Ala.
Leonard, Ruby Nell: 11 a.m. Saturday, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Lovell, Mary Essie: 2 p.m. today, Memorial Methodist Church, Bastrop.
Mock, Richard: 1 p.m. today, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Shows, Eula Lee: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Washington, Iris Kyles: 11 a.m. today, King Ollie Baptist Church, Monroe.
Williams, Myles: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul Methodist Church, Monroe.
Woodard, Edward C.: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

April 8, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

LYNN EVANS
Young's Funeral Home - Ferriday, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Lynn Evans, 68 ,of Sicily Island, LA will be held at First United Methodist Church, Sicily Island on Saturday, April 8, 2006 at 2:00 PM with Bro. Bill Foster officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Park Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home Ferriday. Mr. Evans was born on January 29, 1938 in Sicily Island, LA. He passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2006 in Sicly Island, La. He was owner and operator of Evans Trucking and Norris Springs Gravel Pit. Mr. Evans was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Sicily Island. He was also a Catahoula Parish Farm Bureau Board member and a member of the Lion's Club. He was preceded in death byparents, Joseph and Jessie Evans and Sister, Margie Ruth Evans Poe Survivors include: Wife of forty-six years-Linda Evans of Sicily Island, La. Daughter, Janet Nelson and husband Ben Nelson, Sr. of Sicily Island, La.Son, Joey Evans and wife Lora of Sicily Island, La.Son, Jerel Evans and wife Kim of Sicily Island, La.Brother, Roy Evans and wife Marilyn of Sicily Island, La.Sister, Rebecca Smith of Newellton, La. Grandchildren, Benji Nelson, Brady Lynn Nelson, Lauren Lynn Evans, Joseph Denman Evans, Devin Evans, Katelyn Evans, Jordyn Evans and Skylar RushGreat-grandchild, Zachary Kyle Clayton. The Pallbearers will be: Bill Brown, Bill Fletcher, Willard Kassel, Troy Nappier, Girault Bird, J.C. Patten, Sr., Tim Ford, and Kevin Evans. Honorary Pallbearers are Richard Price, Art Goode, Justin Nelson, Barry Jenkins, J.C. Gilbert, Heath Allbritton, Robert Price, Carl Book, Albert "K-Line" Patten, Myles Kipper, Donald Ashley and Charles Miller.

DOROTHY TULLY BRAZZEL
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mrs. Dorothy Tully Brazzel, 86, of Monroe, will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 9, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Cliff Walker officiating. Interment will be at 4:00 PM in Delhi Masonic Cemetery. Mrs. Brazzel was born September 4, 1919, in Sardis, MS, and died April 6, 2006, in Monroe, LA. She was a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Martin and Bertha Tully; three sisters; and two brothers. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Ralph K. Brazzel; son, Ken Brazzel and his wife Sandy of Hawaii; brother, Martin C. Tully and wife Dale of Homer, LA; sister, Hattie Lee Davidson of Lake Providence, LA; grandson, Paul Brazzel; and granddaughter, Kendra Conger and husband Jim; one great grandson; one great granddaughter. Pallbearers will be Bobby Hendrix, James Hendrix, Sr., Ronnie Walker, Dr. Mike Walker, Tanny Tully, and Ray Free. Visitation will be from 4 PM until 6 PM, Saturday, April 8, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

MARY JOSEPHINE THRUSH KILCOYNE
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
MARY JOSEPHINE THRUSH KILCOYNE, lived 85 years on this earth, and is now rejoicing in her eternal home, as of April 7, 2006, with her precious Savior, Jesus!
Born on January 24, 1921 in Oak Grove, Louisiana to John Cornelius and Bertha Bell Thrush, Mary is preceded in death by her faithful husband of fifty-one years, Joseph Michael Kilcoyne; sisters, Vadis Bienz and Laura Bell Trimble; brothers, Bill and Raymond Thrush. A faithful prayer warrior, loving, and selfless mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Mary is survived by her two sons, Joseph Michael Kilcoyne, Jr., and wife, Sharon of Ruston, Louisiana and Daniel Keith Kilcoyne, and wife, Susan of Pasadena, Texas; one daughter, Marian Margaret Kilcoyne Ray and husband, Terry of Maumelle, Arkansas; one sister, Ruby Brooks of Monroe, Louisiana; six grandsons, Daniel Keith Kilcoyne, Jr., and wife, Tiffany; Brian Alan Kilcoyne; Joseph Asa Ray, Justin Alan Ray, Nicholas Gibbs and Jonathan Gibbs; one granddaughter, Kristine Nicole Ray Katayama and husband, Fabio; and one great-granddaughter, Kaylee Claire Kilcoyne. A faithful member for over fifty years in Monroe, Louisiana's First Baptist Church, Mary also attended Maumelle, Arkansas' First Baptist Church since moving to Little Rock in 2004. She served the Lord through her local mission work and prayed and supported missionaries all over the world. Mary put others before herself and had an unconditional love for all people. She was remembered for saying, "If you don't have something nice to say about someone, don't say anything at all." A loyal employee of F. Strauss & Son for 30 years, Mary never missed a day of work before her retirement. Mary will be greatly missed by family, friends, and for the last ten years, her constant companion, "Princess." Her prayer would be that anyone who does not have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, would come to know Him. "For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is a gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast." Ephesians 2:8-9. Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 on Sunday, April 9, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, Louisiana. The celebration of her life will be Monday, April, 10th at 10:00 a.m. in Mulhearn's chapel.

Ollie K. Brown, 93
BATON ROUGE — Ollie K. Brown, formerly of Ferriday, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton.

Betty Jo Poole Finley, 74
MONTEREY — Betty Jo Poole Finley, a retired farmer, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lone Pine Cemetery, Eva.

Odell Grimble, 80
WINNSBORO — Odell Grimble, a retired truck driver, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First Zion Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Bell Union Cemetery under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

James R. Harwell, 68
James R. Harwell of West Monroe, a retired conductor with Missouri Pacific and Union Pacific Railroad, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, and 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Alexandria. Graveside service is 2 p.m. Sunday in Greenwood Cemetery, Pineville.

H.B. 'Knocky' Haygood, 70
HARRISONBURG — H.B. "Knocky" Haygood, a retired minister, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Myers Bend Pentecostal Church, Jonesville. Visitation is 6 p.m. today until service time Sunday at the church. Burial will be in Harrisonburg Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Marvalee Jurls, 82
Marvalee Jurls of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Newton Baptist Church, Delhi. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jeanette Moore, 60
Jeanette Moore of West Monroe, a beautician, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Pleasant Valley Assembly of God Church, Downsville. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

John Calvin Myers, 77
John Calvin Myers of Monroe, an oil and gas consultant, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

James L. Peppers, 36
OLLA — James "Jimmy" Lavelle Peppers, a painter, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

Glenda Mae Rushing, 58
RAYVILLE — Glenda Mae Rushing, a deputy with Richland Parish Detention Center, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial will be at Stevenson Cemetery near Rayville. Arrangements are under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Previously acknowledged
Box, Odessa P.: 10 a.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Cain, Pamela Rose: 11 a.m. today, Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church, Monroe.
Carson Jr., Earnest: 1 p.m. today, New Bethany Church, Oak Ridge.
Coleman, Mary: 11 a.m. today, Alexander No. 2 Missionary Baptist Church, Oak Ridge.
Davis, Emma: 11 a.m. today, East Star Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Engle, Ruth L.: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe.
Evans, Lynn: 2 p.m. today, First United Methodist Church, Sicily Island.
Fields, Dorothy Jenkins: 11 a.m. today, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Fields, Dotsie: 11 a.m. today, St. John Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Fleetwood, Frances Woods: 11 a.m. today, Summerdale Church of Christ, Summerdale, Ala.
Foster Jr., Charles: noon today, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Hall, Ronald: 11 a.m. Monday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville.
Hutchinson, Levoyd: 2 p.m. today, Galilee Baptist Church, Collinston.
Jones, Leroy T.: 10 a.m. today, Chase Pentecostal Church, Chase.
King, Velma Lee: 2 p.m. today, The Original Second Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Leonard, Ruby Nell: 11 a.m. today, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe.
McClaine, Parnell: noon today, St. Rest Baptist Church, Ferriday.
Pargoud, Katie B. Robinson: 11 a.m. today, Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church, Monroe.
Robinson, Alice: 11 a.m. today, First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Williams, Andrea: 11 a.m. today, Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Williams, Louise: noon today, New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Williams, Myles: 2 p.m. today, St. Paul Methodist Church, Monroe

April 9, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

PINKIE ANNE ADKINS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mrs. Pinkie Anne Adkins, 81, of Monroe, will be at 2 PM, Sunday, April 9, 2006, in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe. Her grandsons will officiate. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Mrs. Adkins was born June 6, 1924, in Mangham, LA, and died April 7, 2006, in Monroe, LA. She was a member of Swartz Church of Christ. Her husband, George M. Adkins, preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughters, Julia R. Guice and husband, Olen of Pioneer, LA, Gail Adkins of Monroe and Susan Adkins of Monroe; three grandchildren; and several great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 1 PM until service time Sunday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel.

Marvalee Jurls
West Monroe, LA
A "Celebration of Life" service will be held for Marvalee Jurls, age 82, of West Monroe, LA (formerly of Basile, LA and Delhi, LA) on April 9, 2006. Services will be held at Newton Baptist Church, west of Delhi, LA off Hwy 80 at 3:00 P.M., Sunday, April 9, 2006, with Bro. Joe Kite and Bro. Eddie Shoemaker officiating. Mrs. Jurls passed away on April 7, 2006 at her home in West Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Sallie Hosea; her husband, C. G. "Pee Wee" Jurls; sister, Louise Peters; 2 brothers, Lonnie Hosea and Abe Hosea; son-in-law, Jake Ward. She was a dedicated homemaker, born on February 29, 1924 in Delhi, Louisiana. Marvalee loved the Lord and served Him at First Baptist Church of Basile for over 35 years. After moving to Delhi, 10 years ago, she attended Newton Baptist Church and was active until her health declined.
She is survived by her two children, Carolyn Jurls Ward and Chuck Jurls and wife Jessica; three sisters, Bessie Hogan, Edna McVay, Sallie Ruth Weems and her husband Clinton; one brother Claude Earl Hosea and wife Alice Joy; six grandchildren, Rhonda and Jim Harper, Kevin Ward, Cindy and Duane Cookson, Tyler Jurls, Jacob Jurls, and Blaise Jurls; six great grandchildren, Josh Martinez, Cody Martinez, Victoria Ward, Macy Ward, Lane Ward, Caden Cookson, and a multitude of family and friends she dearly loved.
Special thanks and God Bless You to her wonderful doctor, Scott Burkett and his sweet nurse Carol. Thanks also to Dr. Le, Hospice Care of Louisiana and everyone who has prayed, visited, called and helped us at this time.
Pallbearers will be: Mark Hosea, Bruce Weems, Danny McVay, Charlie Taylor, T-Wayne Hosea, and D-Wayne Hosea.
She was a devoted Christian mother and grandmother. Her memories live in the hearts of her children and grandchildren.
Services will be under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA
Visitation will be Sunday from 10 AM till time of service at Newton Baptist Church, Delhi, LA.

BOBBY R. TYREE
Mulhearn Funeral Rayville, LA.
Funeral services for Bobby R. Tyree, age 64, of Rayville, LA. will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 9, 2006 at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel in Rayville, LA. with Rev. Troy Dennard officiating. Burial will be in the Start Cemetery under the directions of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville.
Mr. Tyree graduated from Holly Ridge High School in 1960 and joined the Air Force. In 1962 he meet and married Audrey Benoit from Canada. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Audrey Benoit Tyree of Rayville; four children, Sandy Stanley and husband Glen of Start, Bryan Tyree and wife Jackie of Start, Sharon Marshall and husband David of Delhi and Denise Eppinette and husband Sid of Start, three sisters; Mable Warner of West Monroe, Helen Carter and Gale Cook of Rayville, one brother; Larry Tyree of Rayville and nine grandchildren; Jordan and Jarrett Stanley, Brooks and Tanner Tyree, Lauryn and Dalton Marshall, Drake, Chase and Lauryn Eppinette. Pallbears will be Chris Crowell, Kevin Eppinette,Charlie Baxter, Kenny Darnell, Fredie Yates, Robert Warner, James Warner and Eddie Carter. Visitation will be Sunday at the funeral home from 9:00 AM til service time.

Pinkie Anne Adkins, 81
Pinkie Anne Adkins of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. at the mausoleum. Internment will be in the mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Leon Dewitt Bailey, 57
Leon Dewitt Bailey of West Monroe, a contractor, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Dorothy Tully Brazzel, 86
Dorothy Tully Brazzel of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Delhi Masonic Cemetery.

Cobert Hogue, 74
FARMERVILLE — Cobert Hogue, a retired bricklayer, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday in Farmerville Recreation Center. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at Beulah Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial will be in Farmerville City Cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Mary Thrush Kilcoyne, 85
MAUMELLE, Ark. — Mary Thrush Kilcoyne, formerly of Monroe and a retired F. Strauss & Son employee, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Ralph 'Cap' McIntyre, 87
OAK GROVE — Ralph "Cap" McIntyre, an oiler, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Goodwill Church of God. Burial will be in Red Wing Cemetery, Oak Grove, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Christopher Spearman, 27
Christopher Spearman of Monroe, a laborer, died Feb. 17. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Monday in Magnolia Cemetery. Burial will be under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Betty Sue Tucker, 61
Betty Sue Tucker of Monroe, a beautician, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Bobby R. Tyree, 64
RAYVILLE — Bobby R. Tyree, a retired machinist, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until time for services. Burial will be in Start Cemetery.

Celia Bell Young, 95
DELHI — Celia Bell Young, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is noon until 5 p.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Brown, Ollie K.: 2 p.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Finley, Betty Jo Poole: 2 p.m. today, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Hall, Ronald: 11 a.m. Monday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville.
Harwell, James R: 2 p.m. Sunday, Greenwood Cemetery, Pineville.
Haygood, H.B. "Knocky": 2 p.m. today, Myers Bend Pentecostal Church, Jonesville

April 10, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

LEON DEWITT BAILEY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Leon Dewitt Bailey, 57, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday April 11, 2006 at Lapine Assembly Church of God in West Monroe with Rev. Mildred Lenard officiating. Burial will be in the Lapine Assembly Church of God Cemetery.
Mr. Bailey died April 7, 2006 at his residence in West Monroe. He was a member of the Lapine Assembly of God in West Monroe. Survivors include his mother, Marie Bailey, children, JR Bailey and wife Lori, Pam Ford and husband James, Steve Kelly Bailey and wife Recce, and Donald Ellis Bailey and wife Shelia, sister, Charlene Foster and husband Tommy, best friend Greg Anderson, fiancée Dee Williams, ten grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Grady Foster, Jr., Mike Gates, John Rice, Bubba Foster, Virgil Chavers, and Cecil McMillon. Visitation will be from 4:30 P.M. Monday April 10, 2006 until service time on Tuesday at Lapine Assembly Church of God.

LUCILLE LEWIS STEWART
Mrs. Lucille Lewis Stewart, 93 family matriarch entered into eternal rest on April 4, 2006. She is the widow of the late Reverend James Stewart, Sr., Rayville, La. they were married for fifty six years. Services will be held Tuesday, April 11, 2006, 12:00 Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Rayville, La. Mrs. Stewart, a mild mannered woman worked diligently in her church, Pine Hill B. C., Rayville, La. and her community where she nurtured many children in addition to her own. She is survived by two sons and five daughters, James, Jr., Chicago, ILL. Bettye Spears (Samuel), Shreveport, La., Luella Harris, Monroe, La., Daisy Wilson, Lake Providence, La., Wilma (W. J.) Purnell, Royal, Ark., Samuel Stewart, Houston, Tx. and Annie Ruth (Prince) Staten, Monroe, La. Grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews will truly miss her. Mrs. Stewart a Christian lady with a beautiful smile and a helpful spirit leaves a legacy to be remembered by many.
Wakes will be held 1:00 PM until 3PM Monday, April 10, 2006 at Progressive Baptist Church, Lake Providence, La. and 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday at Pine Hill Baptist Church, Rayville, La. "To know her was to love her"

ROSIA LEE TAYLOR
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Rosia Lee Taylor, 78, of Point, LA, will be at 10:00 AM, on Tuesday, April 11th, 2006, in the Point Assembly of God with Pastor Louis Bartett officiating. Interment will follow in Acree Cemetery in Point, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Taylor was born on August 6th, 1927, in Union Parish and passed away at her residence on April 8th, 2006, following a short illness. A homemaker and loving mother, she was a long-time member of the Point Assembly of God Church. Preceding her in death was her husband, Dennis Taylor, her parents, James and Rosa Sullivan McLeod, and her two brothers, Robert and Henry McLeod. Survivors include her daughter, Elizabeth Taylor Turnage; her four sons, Larry Taylor, Jerry Taylor, Alvin K. Taylor, and Bruce Taylor; eight grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; her three sisters, Alva Tidwell, Telitha Hinton, and Jimmie Lynn Patrick; and a number of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, April 10th, 2006, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.

BETTY SUE TUCKER
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Betty Sue Tucker, 61, of Monroe, will be at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, April 11, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will be in Frostown Cemetery. Betty was born November 9, 1944, in Frostown, LA, and died April 8, 2006, after a valiant fight with cancer. She was owner and hairstylist of the Tower of Beauty for more than 30 years and will be missed by her many friends and patrons. She was preceded in death by her father, William T. Jordan, and sister, Audria Fay Jordan. She is survived by her mother, Warner F. Jordan. She will be especially missed by Johnny Carl Parkerson and his sons, Stuart Parkerson and wife Melissa, Carl Parkerson and wife Dewanna, and Gary Parkerson; daughter, Terri Parkerson; and grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Kathy Sanders, Shirley Brown, Annette Berry, Suzanne Ratz, Bonnie Smith, Delorise Kvaternik, and Connie Burnes. Honorary pallbearers will be all former Tower of Beauty hairdressers. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Monday, April 10, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Mary Gertrude Alwell, 75
FERRIDAY — Mary Gertrude Alwell, a Western Union clerk, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Peace Cemetery, Larto.

James Richard Rhymes, 81
SAREPTA — James Richard Rhymes, formerly of Jonesboro, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bailey Mortuary, Springhill. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery.

Theodra Mae Welch, 85
Theodra Mae Welch, a postal clerk, of Monroe, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is noon-5 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Billie Jean White, 72
FOREST — Billie Jean White, 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 1-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Previously acknowledged
Hall, Ronald: 11 a.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville.
Hogue, Cobert: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Farmerville Recreation Center.
Kilcoyne, Mary Thrush: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Spearman, Christopher: 10 a.m. today, Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.
Young, Celia Bell: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi.

April 11, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Angela McDaniels Blake
July 18, 1961 - April 11, 2005
I thank my God upon every remembrance of you. Phil 1:3
The Blake, McDaniels and Carroll Families

Mary Gertrude Alwell, 76
FERRIDAY — Mary Gertrude Alwell, a Western Union clerk, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Peace Cemetery, Larto.

Leon Dewitt Bailey, 57
Leon Dewitt Bailey of West Monroe died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Lapine Assembly Church of God in West Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Holli Nicole Crockett, 21
BASTROP Holli Nicole Crockett, a veterinarian's assistant, died Sunday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Harmony Baptist Church, Bastrop, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is scheduled from 5-9 p.m. today at the church.

Julia Blaney DeJong, 99
HARRISONBURG — Julia Blaney DeJong, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Birds Creek Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial is at Old Pine Cemetery, Sicily Island under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home of Winnsboro.

Dennis Minor, 65
RUSTON — Dennis Minor, a professor, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston.

Joshua Allen Parnell, 17
CHOUDRANT — Joshua Allen Parnell, a student, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Choudrant. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Burial is at Sibley Cemetery.

Rosia Lee Taylor, 78
DOWNSVILLE — Rosia Lee Taylor, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Point Assembly of God Church. Burial will follow at Acree Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Betty Sue Tucker, 61
Betty Sue Tucker of Monroe, a beautician, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe. Burial will follow at Frostown Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Hogue, Cobert: 1 p.m. today, Farmerville Recreation Center.
Rhymes, James Richard: 11 a.m. today, Bailey Mortuary, Springhill.
Welch, Theodra Mae: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
White, Billie Jean: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Young, Celia Bell: 1 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi

April 12, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

LORENE LISENBY ADAMS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Lorene Lisenby Adams, 87, of West Monroe will be at 10:00 AM Friday, April 14, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. George Bonner officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Mrs. Adams was born May 1, 1918 in Olla, LA and passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2006, at West Monroe Guest House, in West Monroe, LA. She and her husband, Everette Ray Adams, were the owners and operators of Adams Enterprises in Monroe, LA. She was a member of Forest Glade Baptist Church. Mrs. Adams was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Ray Adams; parents, Joseph Cary and Mary McCartney Lisenby; sisters, Lois Gilliman, Gladys Markland, and Jewel Ourso; brothers, Chalma, Cary, Clyde, and Gradon Lisenby.
Mrs. Adams is survived by her stepson, Martin Gaudet of West Monroe; sisters-in-law, Mary D. Lisenby of West Monroe, and Donney Lisenby of Vidalia, LA; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. She is also survived by her wonderful, caring, kind, Christian, and beautiful neighbor, Sally Gore. We don't know what we would have done without her. Pallbearers will be Ronald Sammons, Carlton Smith, R.L. Johnson, Charles Upton, Shelby McManus, and Lee Gardner. Visitation will be Thursday, April 13, 2006 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, 300 McMillan Rd., West Monroe, LA. Sincere thanks to Sally Gore, West Monroe Guest House, Glenwood Hospital, and all the wonderful nurses and aids.

EDWARD ARTHUR LAFOE, JR.
Boone-Wells Funeral Home - Greenville, MS
Funeral services for Edward Arthur LaFoe, Jr., age 86, of Greenville, MS will be Thursday, 3:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church, Greenville. Burial will be in Greenville Cemetery under the direction of Boone-Wells Funeral Home, Greenville. Mr. LaFoe was born in Greenville and graduated from the Columbia Military Academy in Columbia, TN in 1938. He then attended MS State University before entering the U.S. Army Air Corp serving during WWII. After his discharge, he made his home in Metcalfe where he was engaged in farming and married to Martha Virginia Wilson of Lake Village, AR. She preceded him in death, and he retired from farming in 1993. He was an active member of First Presbyterian Church where he served as deacon and elder. He was a member of the Greenville Rotary Club, a longtime member of the Washington County Drainage Commission where he was currently serving as president, and a member of the Ashbrook Fraternal Hunting Club. The family will receive friends Wednesday, 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Boone-Wells Funeral Home and 1:30 until 3:00 PM, Thursday at First Presbyterian Church, Greenville. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church.

Laveda Mary Cornwell, 82
RAYVILLE — Laveda Mary Cornwell, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Robbie G. Ferrington, 48
WINNSBORO — Robbie G. Ferrington, a truck driver, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Oleeta Fitts, 88
RUSTON — Oleeta Fitts, a homemaker, 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 in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston.

Lorene Hardy, 98
JONESBORO — Lorene Hardy died Tuesday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Harmony Cemetery, Magnolia, Ark. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Wayne Herren, 72
VIENNA — Wayne Herren, a Lincoln Parish teacher, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Grace United Methodist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Harmony Chapel Cemetery, Hico, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Lula Jackson, 82
Lula Jackson of Monroe, a custodian, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Luke Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Terri L. Jackson, 48
DESTREHAN — Terri L. Jackson, formerly of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Crossroads Baptist Church Cemetery, Grayson.

Dennis E. Minor, 65
RUSTON — Dennis E. Minor, a retired professor at Louisiana Tech University, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Minnie Elkins Moring, 90
SPEARSVILLE — Minnie Lou Elkins Moring, a retired nurse's aide, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Johnnie Lee Nichols, 82
Johnnie Lee Holmes Nichols of Monroe, a retired food service worker, died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. today at New Light Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Weldon 'Dick' Terry, 91
VIDALIA — Weldon "Dick" Terry died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Theodra Mae Welch, 85
Theodra Mae Welch of Monroe, a postal clerk, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Barbara F. Wright, 69
Barbara Flewellen Wright of Monroe, a retired licensed practical nurse, died Friday. Memorial services are 6 p.m. Thursday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Crockett, Holli Nicole: 2 p.m. today, Harmony Baptist Church, Bastrop.
DeJong, Julia Blaney: 10 a.m. today, Birds Creek Baptist Church.
Parnell, Joshua Allen: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church in Choudrant.

April 13, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

EDWARD ARTHUR LAFOE, JR.
Boone-Wells Funeral Home - Greenville, MS
Funeral services for Edward Arthur LaFoe, Jr., age 86, of Greenville, MS will be Thursday, 3:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church, Greenville. Burial will be in Greenville Cemetery under the direction of Boone-Wells Funeral Home, Greenville. Mr. LaFoe was born in Greenville and graduated from the Columbia Military Academy in Columbia, TN in 1938. He then attended MS State University before entering the U.S. Army Air Corp serving during WWII. After his discharge, he made his home in Metcalfe where he was engaged in farming and married to Martha Virginia Wilson of Lake Village, AR. She preceded him in death, and he retired from farming in 1993. He was an active member of First Presbyterian Church where he served as deacon and elder. He was a member of the Greenville Rotary Club, a longtime member of the Washington County Drainage Commission where he was currently serving as president, and a member of the Ashbrook Fraternal Hunting Club. Survivors include his three sons, E.A. "Bud" LaFoe, III and wife, Lynn of Leland, MS, J. Wilson LaFoe and wife, Marcella of Jackson, MS and J. Macon LaFoe and wife, Cheryl of Monroe, LA and seven grandchildren, Jennifer LaFoe, Martha LaFoe, Merritt LaFoe, John W. LaFoe, J. Macon LaFoe, II (Casey), Thomas E. LaFoe and C. Gregory LaFoe. The family will receive friends from 1:30 until 3:00 PM, Thursday at First Presbyterian Church, Greenville. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church.

MARTHA "BITSY" WILTON McHENRY NADLER
Wilbert Funeral Home - Plaquemine, LA
Martha "Bitsy" Wilton McHenry Nadler, a resident of Plaquemine, died Saturday evening, April 8, 2006 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 83 and a native of Monroe. Visiting at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine on Tuesday April 11, 2006 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Visiting at Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, Plaquemine, on Wednesday from 9:00 AM until religious service at 10:00 AM conducted by the Rev. Jim Shortess. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. She is survived by a daughter, Genevieve "Genny" and husband, Ford Thomas; two sons, William S. and wife, Diana Nadler and Neal McHenry and wife, Elizabeth Nadler; a sister, Marguerite Godwin and grandchildren, Kim Nadler Davis, Billy Nadler, Scottie Thomas, Margo Thomas, William Thomas, Nathan Yolles, Aaron Yolles and Ben Yolles; and a great grandchildren, Ryleigh Davis. She was preceded in death by her parents, Neal and Marjorie McHenry and husband, William Smitha Nadler, Sr. She was a member of Kappa Delta sorority, Les Etudientes and Episcopal Church Women.

Lorene Lisenby Adams, 87
Lorene Lisenby Adams of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Internment will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Prentiss H. Boyd, 86
Prentiss Harold Boyd of Monroe, a retired self-employed business owner and an Osterland Recreation Center employee, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Roosevelt Brown, 69
OAK RIDGE — Roosevelt Brown, a farmer, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

William 'Bill' Brown, 75
RUSTON — William "Bill" Brown, formerly of Monroe, a laborer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Larry E. Burt, 59
NATCHEZ, Miss. — Larry E. Burt, retired from the Natchez Fire Department, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Robbie G. Ferrington, 48
GILBERT — Robbie Glen Ferrington, a truck driver, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Christian Fellowship Church near Chase. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery, Jigger, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Jowanda Gayden, 36
HOUSTON — Jowanda Gayden, formerly of Mangham, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Roger Gervais, 68
CHASE — Roger Gervais, a retired aircraft manufacturer engineer, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6 p.m. Friday at the residence in Chase. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Elbert Henderson, 70
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Elbert Henderson, a farmer, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Northside Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be Way-A-Way Cemetery.

Mary Hines, 45
Mary Hines of Monroe, a cook, died Monday. Services are noon Saturday at St. Mary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Powell Street Extension Cemetery.

Everett 'Jeff' Hunt, 64
WINNFIELD — Everett Jefferson "Jeff" Hunt, a physical therapist, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Winnfield. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Pineville, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Dorothy Dean Johnson, 73
RUSTON — Dorothy Dean Johnson, a retired custodian, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Hilly. Visitation is 2 p.m. until 4:45 p.m. today at King Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Eneice Johnson, 81
RAYVILLE — Eneice Johnson, a retired schoolteacher, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial will be in Royal Blue Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Georgie Sawyer Laing, 68
BASTROP — Georgie Sawyer Laing, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday at Stevenson Cemetery near Bastrop. Visitation is 10 a.m. until noon Friday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Rev. Johnny B. Lee, 86
The Rev. Johnny B. Lee of Monroe, a truck driver, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Gracie Matlock, 71
OAK GROVE — Gracie Matlock, a homemaker, died April 5. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Church of God in Christ, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Southside Cemetery, Oak Grove, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

James Lee McElroy, 51
MARION — James Lee McElroy, a roofer, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mount Union Baptist Church, Marion. Burial will be at Concord Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Minnie Lou Moring, 90
SPEARSVILLE — Minnie Lou Moring, a retired nurse's aide, died Tuesday. Services are 1:30 p.m. today at Mount Union Baptist Church, Spearsville. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Helen Roberson, 83
Helen Roberson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Plum Hill Baptist Church, Eros. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Leon Robinson, 77
Leon Robinson of Monroe, a mechanic, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Myrie Straughter, 82
MANGHAM — Myrie Straughter, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Weldon 'Dick' Terry, 91
VIDALIA — Weldon "Dick" Terry, a veteran with the U.S. Navy, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia. Visitation is 1 p.m. Friday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Natchez City Cemetery.

Matt Turner, 95
RAYVILLE — Matt Turner, a farmer, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove No. 2 Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Previously Acknowledged
Cornwell, Laveda Mary: 2 p.m. today, Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro.
Fitts, Oleeta: 2 p.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Hardy, Lorene: 1 p.m. today, Harmony Cemetery, Magnolia, Ark.
Herren, Wayne: 1 p.m. today, Grace United Methodist Church, Ruston.
Jackson, Lula: 11 a.m. today, St. Luke Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Jackson, Terri L.: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Minor, Dr. Dennis E.: 10 a.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Wright, Barbara Flewellen: 6 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

April 14, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

PRENTISS HAROLD BOYD
Mulhearn Funeral Home

Sterlington Road, Monroe

Funeral services for Mr. Prentiss Harold Boyd, 85, of Monroe will be at 2:00 PM Saturday, April 15, 2006, at North Monroe Baptist Church with Dr. Bill Dye and Rev. Rodney White officiating. Interment will be in Calhoun Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

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Mr. Boyd passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at St. Francis Medical Center. He was a lifetime member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. He was also a WWII Army veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents, Prentiss "Big Skeeter" and Eula B. Boyd of Calhoun; and his wife of fifty-nine years, Phyllis Boyd.

Mr. Boyd is survived by his three children, Ninkie Boyd, Skeeter Boyd and wife, Ava, and Terry Boyd Gerace and husband, Russell; grandchildren, Trey Boyd and wife, Holly, Brad Boyd, Holly Boyd Wilkes and husband, Brent, Tisha Payne and husband, Kenny, and Cherie Edwards and husband, Patrick; great-grandchildren, Tyler and Corbin Boyd, Clay Payne, and Michael Patrick Edwards; brother, Sam Boyd; sister, Syble Humble; brother-in-law, Bob Bentz; and sister-in-law, Elaine Hooks.
Pallbearers will be Jerry York, Danny Bannister, Jay Eppinette, Kurt Heidtman, Carey Walker, James McKay, Zeke Zametto, Dalton Harrell, Kip Davis and Larry Young.

Visitation will be Friday, April 14, 2006 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.

BARBARA ANN CLAMPIT
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Barbara Ann Clampit, 65, will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, April 15, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe