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

E.B. (Sonny) Martin
Graveside services for Mr. E.B. (Sonny) Martin, 90, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday August 1, 2005 at the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe with Rev. Terry Love officiating. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe.
Mr. Martin died July 29, 2005 at his residence in West Monroe. Mr. Martin was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Monroe, LA. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of fifty-one years, Lois Oliphant Martin.
Survivors include his daughter, Sloane Martin Bennett and husband Buddy of West Monroe, LA., son, Burt Martin and wife Pam, grandchildren, Amber and Jessica Martin, great-grandchild, Jaylen, all of Flower Mound, TX., sister, Elizabeth Martin Brantley and nephew, Martin C. Bailey both of Somis, CA.
The family would like to thank Wanda Barkley, Opal Douglas, Norman Davis, and Pat Hollis for their kindness and lovingncare during Mr. Martin’s illness.

GERALD E. MITCHELL
Funeral services for Mr. Gerald E. Mitchell, 84, of Monroe, will be at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, August 2nd, 2005, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe.
Mr. Mitchell was born in Arkansas on May 7th, 1921, and passed away Saturday, July 30th, 2005, in Monroe, LA. He was a retired electrical engineer for United Gas Pipelines. A loving and devoted husband, Mr. Mitchell was a deacon and a long-time member of the First Presbyterian Church of Monroe and was interested in children and youth programs. Mr. Mitchell was also a 33rd Degree Mason. He was an officer and a navigator in B-17s serving with the 801st/492nd Bomb Group Special Operations of the U.S.Army Air Corps during World War II and earned the Purple Heart for injuries received during combat action. A member of the “Caterpillar Club,” a veteran’s organization for aircrew members who had to parachute from their disabled aircraft, he was a member of the N.E. Louisiana Chapter of American Prisoners of War. Mr. Mitchell also held memberships in several professional organizations.
Mr. Mitchell is survived by his loving wife of forty-seven years, Frances Baxter Mitchell of Monroe; 2 sisters, Mary Jim Taylor of Monroe and Virginia Handly of Dallas TX; 2 brothers, Ferris
Mitchell of Texas and Roy Mitchell of Bossier City; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the “Caterpillar Club” in absentia.
The family will receive friends on Monday evening, August 1st, 2005, from 6:00-8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 1200 Lamy Lane, Monroe.

OLLIE ELIZABETH HINTON
Funeral Services for Mrs. Ollie Elizabeth Hinton, 100, of West Monroe, LA, will be 2:00 PM Monday August 1, 2005 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. with Rev. Ron Flurry officiating. Burial to follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Hinton passed away on Saturday July 30, 2005 in West Monroe, LA. She was of the Baptist Faith. She is preceded in death by her husband Otis Hinton and several brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her sister, Gladys Harris of Hot Springs Village, AR, brother, Curtis Hines of Gun Barrel City, TX and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Gene Minchew, Jack Rutledge, Ronnie Ritter, Bryan Ritter, Dub Benson, and Rob Fowler.
Visitation will be 12:30 PM until Service Time on Monday August 1, 2005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.

BRIDGETTE REESE
(July 7, 1968-July 30, 2005)
Funeral services for Bridgette Reese, age 37, of Baskin will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, August 1, 2005 at Baskin Baptist Church with Rev. Marion Spence and Rev., Buford Brady officiating. Interment will follow in Coax Cemetery near Baskin under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Bridgette was born to the union of Glyndon and Charline Gaskin Robertson in Shreveport, LA on July 7, 1968 and passed from this life in St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe on Saturday, July 30, 2005
She was a member of Baskin Baptist Church where she was a children’s Sunday School teacher and a training union teacher. She was employed as a meat wrapper for various grocery stores in Winnsboro. She was preceded in death by her father.
Bridgette is survived by her husband Frank H. “Little Frank” Reese of Baskin; two daughters Amanda and Megan Reese; a grandson Gabriel Austin; mother Charline Templeton of Baskin; and a sister Candy Almeter and her children Bridgette and John Brandon of Melbourne, FL. She also survived by grandmothers Thelma Fields, Myrtis “Nanny” Reese, Estelle Robertson, and Louise “Maw-Maw Goo” Hilbun; father-in-law and mother-in-law Frank and
Joanna Reese; special aunt and uncle Claudia and Kenny Banks, Aunt “Sug”, Aunt “Wootie”, and Uncle Jr. and Melba Fields; and many nieces and nephews who were special to her, and a host of friends.
Pallbearers will be Tim Eubanks, Tony Hatton, Richard Lively, Cricket Long, Shane Long, Charles McDonald, Bo Pickering, and James Wilcher.
Visitation will be Monday from 9:00 AM until time of service in the sanctuary of Baskin Baptist Church.

Ottis W. Banks, 88
Ottis W. Banks, a retired sales woman of West Monroe, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Freddie Russ Campbell, 88
Freddie Russ Campbell, a homemaker of Monroe, died Thursday. A graveside service will be 10 a.m. today at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.

Edith Carroll Causey, 88
COLUMBIA — Edith Carroll Causey, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Jewel Cader Evans, 83
Jewel Cader Evans, a homemaker of Monroe, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Ollie Elizabeth Hinton, 100
Ollie Elizabeth Hinton, a homemaker of West Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe.

Doyle Polk Lively, 40
Doyle Polk Lively, a carpenter of Monroe, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Bethel Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 11 a.m.-2 p.m. today at the church.

E.B. 'Sonny' Martin, 90
E.B. "Sonny" Martin, a retired salesman of West Monroe, died Friday. A graveside service will be 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

C.D. Puckett, 78
SHARON — C.D. Puckett, a restaurant owner and retired carpenter, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Gloria Raborn, 60
Gloria Raborn, a homemaker of Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at North Monroe Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. today at the church.

Bridgette Reese, 37
BASKIN — Bridgette Reese, a meat wrapper, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Baskin Baptist Church. Burial will be in Coax Cemetery near Baskin under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home. Visitation is 9-10 a.m. today.

Exie Lee Riggins, 80
Exie Lee Riggins of Monroe, a minister of Church Of God of Monroe, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. James Baptist Church in Vinton. Burial will be at Jim Shankle Cemetery in Shankleville, Texas. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at the church under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Kate Powell Tyler, 92
FERRIDAY — Kate Powell Tyler, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez, Miss. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Elsie Lee Williams, 74
COLUMBIA — Elsie Lee Williams, a beautician, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Covenant Christian Worship Center, Columbia. Burial will be in Hebert Cemetery, Hebert, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 10 a.m. today at the church.

James E. Wilson, 83
James E. Wilson, a retired service technician of Monroe, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mattie Wyrick, 73
CALHOUN — Mattie Wyrick, a retired clerk with the Ouachita Parish Library, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens.

Previously Acknowledged
Buckles, Lita: 10 a.m. today, Eastside Baptist Church, Rayville.
Clark, Harry: 11 a.m. today, Myrtle Grove Baptist Church, Waterproof.
Howard, D. Thomas: 2 p.m. today, Mineral Springs Baptist Church, Ruston.
Fowler, Roy Sr.: 11 a.m. today, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Hall, Brenda Kay Nelson: 2 p.m. Aug. 6, Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church, Monroe.
Johnson, Brenda D.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Trenton Baptist Church, West Monroe.

MARIA J. ANTIS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, Louisiana
Maria J. Antis, 74, of Monroe, LA went to be with the Lord on Sunday July 31, 2005 after a long illness.
Services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday August 3, 2005 at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Monroe, LA. with Fr. Theo Theoharis officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery in Monroe, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road in Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Antis was born on October 20, 1930 in Shiloh, TN. Maria graduated from Shiloh High School in Shiloh National Park in 1948. She received her business degree from Draughon's Business College in Memphis, TN. While working in Memphis, she met her late husband, Gus Antis, and moved to Monroe in 1953. Together they operated the Beacon House Restaurant on Louisville Avenue. In 1959, they opened Antis Advertising Specialties and operated these businesses until the summer of 1962, when they sold the restaurant. They owned and operated gift shops at the Monroe Regional Airport, Ramada Inn, and Holiday Inn Holidome. In 1986, after losing her husband, she continued to work with her son, Alex, in the advertising business until 1993. Maria continued operating the Holidome Gift Shop until September 1999 before retiring. She was a member of Delta Rho Delta Sorority, Bayou Desiard Garden Club, Note Bene', Quota Club International and Helping Hands FCE.
Maria was a life-long and founding member of Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church. She had the privilege to serve on the church's Ladies Philoptochos as Treasurer. Vice-President and President, where she was instrumental in organizing annual Greek Bake Sales. She served as a Sunday School Instructor, with the focus of the classes on readings from the Bible and the Orthodox Divine Liturgy. She also served on the church's Parish Council as Secretary and Treasurer. In November of 2002, Maria was honored by her church and the Greek Orthodox Diocese of Atlanta, GA when she received the Diocese's highest recognition, the Archangel Michael Award, for her years of dedication and service to the Greek Orthodox Faith and Community.
Survivors include, William G. "Bill" Antis and wife Suzanne, and their daughters, Jennifer and Katherine; Andrianos G. Antis and wife Lynn, and their children, Gus, Audrey, and Adam; Denice Maria Antis and her daughter Briana; Alexander G. "Alex" Antis and wife Nicole, and their children, Nicholas and Abigail; mother, Beulah Johnson, brothers, Marcus Johnson, Jr. C. D. Johnson; sisters, Francis Counce, Shirley Keck, and Louise Darbin; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Robert E. "Bob" Kelly, Bobby Kelly, Randy Haynes, Adam Antis, Nicholas Antis, and Gus Antis.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Pete Kovata and Tony James.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Tuesday August 2, 2005 at the funeral home.
The Trisagion Service will be at 7:00 PM Tuesday August 2, 2005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel on Sterlington Road in Monroe, LA.
The family request that memorials be made to Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2011 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe, LA, 71201.
A special thanks to the care givers Eula Bryant, Mildred Griffin, Kim Lewis and the Staff of Southern Care

MRS. OTTIS WILBANKS BANKS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mrs. Ottis Wilbanks Banks, 88, of West Monroe will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, August 3, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe. with Rev. Milton Pray and Rev. Charles Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Mrs. Banks was born May 2, 1917 and passed away July 31, 2005 .
Mrs. Banks was a member of Peniel Baptist Church in West Monroe. She was a retired sales person. Mrs. Banks was a beloved wife, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years Edwin "Doggie " Banks, her parents, and twelve brothers and sisters.
Mrs. Banks is survived by a daughter: Patsy DeLaSalle of West Monroe; two grandchildren: Sandy Polizzotto and husband Sam of Denver, CO; Glynn "Dillard " DeLaSalle and wife Cynthia of West Monroe; three great grandchildren: Cole DeLaSalle, Ryan Polizzotto and Casey Polizzotto; sister-in-law: Vera Wilbanks and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Memorials may be made to: Peniel Baptist Church Building Fund, Pentecostals of the Twin Cities Building Fund, or Rocky Mountain Team of Colorado Special Olympics, 410 Seventeenth Street, Suite 200, Denver, CO 80202.

EDITH CARROLL CAUSEY
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, Louisiana
Services for Edith Carroll Causey, 88, of Columbia will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 3, 2005 at the Holum Baptist Church, east of Grayson with Rev. Jimmy Goodman officiating. Interment will follow in the Columbia Hill Cemetery.
Miss Edith was born in Lake Charles, LA and grew up in the Beauregard Parish town of Merryville. Her parents were Benjamin Hawkins Carroll and Alice Van Brooke Carroll. She was the last of six children. She graduated from LSU and Iowa State University. She married Dr. Wren Causey and has lived in Columbia, LA for almost sixty years.
Her surviving children are Wren Causey, Robin Causey, Emily McCarty, Sarah Wright and Elizabeth Douglas. She has eighteen grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren.
Miss Edith was a true conservationist. She loved nature and dedicated most of her life to bringing nature's beauty into places of enjoyment. Many of the Parish public places have her touch adorning them. She dedicated herself to keeping Caldwell Parish clean, helping form the cleanest city contests throughout LA under the McKeithen Administration, and served on the State Parks Commission. She raised her children not to litter and always pick up others' litter. She took care of God's creation.
Edith was a simple person with a servant's heart. She was the one in the background, taking care that the events of life came off well. This poem written by her mother, Alice, captures her essence:
"To Edith"
She's neither altogether good
Nor very, very clever
But fit for human nature's food,
Of simple thoughts and wholesome mood,
She's worth my best
endeavor.
She has never yet been
spoiled by praise,
Nor her failures beat her,
She's just herself in all her ways
And lives the truth throughout her days,
No matter how we treat her.
She's neither perfect nor
divine,
Nor have the fairies brought her,
But she ensnares this heart of mine,
She goes to my old head like wine,
Though just my youngest daughter.
Edith was an accomplished musician serving as church accompanist in many churches of Caldwell Parish. Many of the grown mothers of Caldwell Parish are her GA's and Girl Scouts, Brownies, and Garden Clubbers. She left a legacy of music throughout her family having all her children playing instruments in the Parish schools for thirty years. She patronized the arts in Caldwell and Ouachita Parishes and was one of the Founders of the Louisiana Art and Fold Festival spending innumerable hours making it work.
She was well rounded in her education and has written many horticultural manuscripts. Respected in state-wide circles that include Health Care, Garden Clubs, and National Beautification, serving on the State's Garden Club Judging Council.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons: Brian Causey, Benjamin Causey, Kemp Wright, Adam McCarty, Joe McCarty, Will McCarty, J.D. Douglas and Jonathan Douglas.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until noon at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy. 165, Columbia and from 1:00 p.m. until time of service at Holum Baptist Church, Hwy 126 East, Grayson.

JEWEL MARIE EVANS
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA
Mrs. Jewel Marie (Cater) Evans, age 84, of West Monroe, LA, died July 31, 2005, at Lafayette General Medical Center in Lafayette, LA.
She was the daughter of the late Nicholas Cater and the late Pearl (Street) Stott Cater. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Norman, Auto Dee, Burley, and Sidney, and her sister Lester Mae.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Mr. Rodney and Rena Evans of Broussard, LA and her grandchildren: Jason, Remigio, Summer and Cody.
Arrangements are being handled by Riser Funeral Home, Main Street Highway 165, Olla, LA, where the family will receive friends from Noon to time of service Tuesday, August 2, 2005.
Funeral service will be at Riser Funeral Home at 2:00 PM Tuesday, August 2, 2005, Rev. John Dudley officiating. Interment will be at Olla Cemetery in Olla, LA.

MARGARET HAWKINS
Forest Park Funeral - Shreveport, LA.
Funeral services for Margaret Hawkins, 83, will be held at 1:30 PM, Wednesday, August 3, 2005 at Forest Park Funeral Home Chapel, 1201 Louisiana Avenue. Interment will follow in Centuries Memorial Cemetery, Shreveport Louisiana. Reverend Barge Elmore, Pastor of Haile Church of Christ, and Reverend Charles Martin will be officiating.
The family will receive friends from 10:30 AM until time of service, Wednesday, August 3, 2005 at the funeral home.
Margaret "Nanny" Hawkins, passed away, due to a lengthy illness, at 10:15 PM Sunday, July 31, 2005. She was born on November 27, 1922 in Rochelle, Louisiana and was a resident of Marion, Louisiana for the past eight years.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Charles Thomas Lawson, Sr. and Virgel Tynes; one son, Charles Thomas Lawson Jr.; and one granddaughter, Kathy Lawson.
Survivors include her sons, Oscar Lawson and wife Nelda, of Houston, Texas, Obie Lawson and wife B.J. of Caney, Oklahoma, and Marlin Ritchie of West Monroe, Louisiana; her daughters, Geraldine Martin and husband Eugene, Sr. of Haile, Louisiana and Rita Smith and husband Danny of Indiana; twenty-two grandchildren, thirty-three great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Margaret was a member of Haile Church of Christ and a member of the Union Parish Triad for 7 years. She was a loyal employee of Big Chain Cafeteria for 20 years and Chef Hans for 8 years. Nanny loved her children and her grandchildren, working in her garden and raising her chickens.
Pallbearers will be Eugene "Jr" Martin, Archie Martin, Billy Martin, Richard Stout, Jr., Dusty Breaux and Arnold Weathersby. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Martin and Randy Breaux.

MRS. GRACE McDONALD STONE
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Services for Mrs. Grace McDonald Stone, 94, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, August 3, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev. Mark Fenn officiating. Interment will follow in Hasley Cemetery.
Mrs. Stone died on July 31, 2005, at Cornerstone Hospital following a lengthy illness.
She was a longtime resident of the West Monroe area living in this area for over seventy years. Mrs. Stone was a very active member at First Baptist Church in West Monroe. Early in her life she worked as a Registered Nurse in Houston, TX, and later stayed home to take care of her family.
Mrs. Stone was preceded in death by her husband Mr. Fred Stone.
Survivors include her son, Mike Stone and Patti Reynolds of New Orleans, LA; granddaughter, Elizabeth Cory Stone of Oxford, MS. and longtime caregiver and friend, Joyce Ibanez of West Monroe, LA.

MR. S. W. WILLIAMSON
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. S. W. Williamson, 86, of Winnsboro, LA. will be at 3:00 PM Tuesday, August 2, 2005 at the First United Methodist Church in Winnsboro with Rev. Bill Moon officiating. Burial will be in the Myrtle Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Mr. Williamson was an educator for 32 years. He was a teacher, coach, and also the Winnsboro High School Principal for 12 years. He belonged to many civic organizations, also was past president of the Winnsboro Lions Club. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Winnsboro. He was U. S. Navy and Merchant Marine veteran of WWII.
Survivors include his two daughters: Beth Shriner and husband, Mike of Galveston, Texas; Jan Golden and husband, Jerry of Winnsboro. Two brothers: Alton Williamson of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Rayford Williamson and wife Jeanette of Mobile, Ala.; two grandchildren: Alison Tomsula and Michael Tomsula; one great grandchild: Chloe Tomsula.
Pallbearers will be Robert Fain, John Sartin, Michael Tomsula, Cloid White, Bill Scriber, David McLemore, George Johnson, and Ralph Bagwell. Honorary pallbearers will be the First United Methodist Church Men's Bible Class.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Samuel Wadelle and Gladys Foster Williamson Scholarship Fund; La. Tech University, University Advancement, P. O. Box 3183, Ruston, LA. 71272-0001 or to Hospice, P. O. Box 268, Winnsboro, LA. 71295.
Members of the VFW Post #3155 will conduct a flage presentation ceremony.

MR. JAMES ELMO WILSON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. James Elmo Wilson, 82, will be 11:00 Wednesday August 3, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA with Rev. Alvin Rosenow officiating. Interment will be at Concord Cemetery near Oak Grove, LA. Mr. Wilson was born February 23, 1923 in Garland, AR and passed away Sunday July 31, 2005 in Monroe, LA. Mr. Wilson served for 30 years with the U.S. Air Force and retired as a Master Sergeant. He was preceded in death by his sister: EmmiLee Short. Mr. Wilson is survived by his wife: Dorothy Aaron Wilson of Monroe, LA; daughter: Phyllis Ann Lacas of Murfreesboro, TN; grandchildren: Megan Lacas and Jenna Lacas; sister: Ethel Rudd of West Memphis, AR; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA

Jimmie L. Black, 84
JONESBORO — Jimmie L. Black, a retired teacher, died Sunday. Graveside services are 4 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Jewel Marie Evans, 84
Jewel Marie Evans of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is noon today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Olla Cemetery.

Lavelle Langley, 56
HARRISONBURG — Lavelle Langley died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Myers Bend Pentecostal Church. Burial will be at Harrisonburg Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Robert Massey, 72
DETROIT, Mich. — Robert Massey, a truck driver, died Friday. Visitation is 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Services will be held in Detroit on Saturday.

Gerald E. Mitchell, 84
Gerald E. Mitchell of Monroe, a retired United Gas Pipeline electrical engineer, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park.

C.D. Puckett, 78
SHARON — C.D. Puckett, a restaurant owner and retired carpenter, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Sharon Baptist Church, Sharon. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Sharon Rourks, 60
VIDALIA — Sharon Rourks died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young’s Funeral Home, Vidalia.

Charles H. Summerall, 91
JONESVILLE — Charles Hardy Summerall died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young’s Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Glenda Ann Thomason, 71
Glenda Ann Thomason of West Monroe, a retired day care director, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Barbara Smirl Weir, 71
RUSTON — Barbara Smirl Weir, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Simsboro Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

S.W. Williamson, 86
WINNSBORO — S.W. Williamson, a retired school principal, died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church. Visitation is 8 a.m. to noon today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro, and 1 p.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Myrtle Memorial Cemetery.

Previously Acknowledged
Hall, Brenda Kay Nelson: 2 p.m. Saturday, Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church, Monroe.
Johnson, Brenda D.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Trenton Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Riggins, Exie Lee: 11 a.m. Wednesday, St. James Baptist Church, Vinton.
Tyler, Kate Powell: 2 p.m. today, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Williams, Elsie Lee: 10 a.m. today, Covenant Christian Worship Center, Columbia..

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

CARRIE LEE BATES
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA.
Services for Carrie Lee Bates, 84, of Columbia will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, August 4, 2005 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Bennett Maxwell and Rev. Ed Cotton officiating. Interment will follow in the Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson.
Mrs. Bates was born on December 17, 1920 in Colfax, LA to the union of Alex and Lee Thomasee Collier and died Tuesday, August 2, 2005 at her residence.
She was a homemaker and a retired sales clerk with Godfrey's Store in Columbia. She was a member of the First Church of God in Columbia.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband: Joe Ervin Bates, her daughter: Ruth Marie Hymer and her grandson: Samuel Hymer.
Survivors include her son and daugther-in-law: Joe Carroll and Dot Bates of Columbia, her grandson: Michael Joe Bates and his wife: Tammy of Columbia, her granddaughter: Mary Jo Teal of Hamburg, AR, her great-grandson: Max Bates, her brothers: Jr. Dykes and Alonzo Dykes both of Monroe, six great-grandchildren and twelve great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Kenneth Finley, Denva McKeithen, Julius Bailes, Jay Bailes, Berl Braddock, Glen Barnhill and Jack Owen McKeithen.
Marshall Fisher will serve as honorary pallbearer.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM and Thursday from 8:00 AM until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia.

MRS. DOROTHY "JUNE" MALLOY EVANS / MR. HERBERT "HERB" OLIVER EVANS
Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home - Hamburg, AR
Mrs. Dorothy "June" Malloy Evans, 75, of Hamburg, AR, died in peace on Sunday, July 31, 2005 at her residence in the Milo Community after a lengthy illness. Mr. Herbert "Herb" Oliver Evans, 75, of Hamburg, AR, loving caregiver of June, died in peace on Monday, August 1, 2005 at his residence in the Milo Community.
Mrs. Evans was a native of the Milo Community outside of Hamburg, AR; a former resident of Bastrop, LA for many years having moved back to the Milo Community eighteen years ago. She was a homemaker and a dedicated wife and mother. She was a member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in North Crossett, AR.
Mr. Evans was a native of Bernice, LA and a resident of the Milo Community outside of Hamburg, AR for the past 18 years. He was a retired insurance salesman and a member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in North Crossett, AR. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and a member of the Hamburg Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 9360.
Mrs. Evans was preceded in death by her husbands, TL Franklin and James K. Martin; her parents, Roy Cobb & Violet Flowers Malloy; four brothers, Lester, GW, JP and Carnell Malloy.
Mr. Evans was preceded in death by his wife of 24 years, Dorothy "June" Malloy Evans by 25 hours and 20 minutes; his father, Fuller Evans; his step-father and mother, Eugene and Zula Baird Pearson and a brother, Billy Pearson.
Mr. and Mrs. Evans are survived by her children and his step-children; Thomas A. Franklin and wife, Karen, of West Monroe, LA; Rebecca F. Brown and husband, Greg, of Plantersville, AL; Alisa M. Scott and husband, Shelby, of Hamburg, AR and Stacey M. Wilson of Fountain Hill, AR; ten grandchildren, two great-grandchildren as well as many loving cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Evans is also survived by two brothers, Preston Malloy and wife, Patricia, of Hamburg, AR, and Alvin Malloy and wife, Mary Katherine, of Little Rock, AR; a sister, Joyce M. Johnson of Dover, AR; and two sisters-in-law.
Mr. Evans is also survived by a sister, Mary Alice McIntyre and husband, Marion, of Delhi, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. and Mrs. Evans will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, August 3, 2005 at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Crossett, AR. Burial will be in the Zion Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home, Hamburg. Memorials may be made to the Shiloh Baptist Church, c/o Robert Gifford, 915 Ashley Road 92, Hamburg, AR 71646 or to the American Cancer Society, 901 N. University Ave, Little Rock, AR 72207.

JAMES C. FORTNER
Monroe, LA
A memorial service for James C. (Jim) Fortner will be held August 8, 2005 at 3:00 PM at Grace Episcopal Church.
Jim was born in Tallulah, LA April 13, 1927 and passed away in Monroe, July 21, 2005. He enjoyed many years in Monroe as a Insurance Agent. He was a graduate of Tallulah High School and LA. State University.
Jim is survived by one son, James C. Fortner, Jr., Atlanta, GA; an aunt Carolyn Morris, god child, Kindra Corder Tietz, special family friends, Doug Dunn, Pam Corder, Ferdie Hochenedel, Sylvia Thompson, the "Uptown Ladies Group", many business associates, and a host of friends who has fond memories of him.

HOPE MEGAN JOHNSON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Graveside services for Hope Megan Johnson, 11, of West Monroe will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, August 4, 2005. Officiating will be Bro. Milton Pray. Burial will be held at Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery, Dubach, Louisiana under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Hope was born January 18, 1994 and passed away August 2, 2005.
Hope is survived by parents: Fran Johnson and Steve Johnson; sister: Stephanie Johnson; brothers: J Sterling Day and Justin Hancock; maternal grandmother: Martha Boyd and the late James O Boyd; maternal great grandmother: Margie Enis; paternal grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Huey Johnson; aunts and uncles: Robert Boyd and wife Kathy, Marsha Klug and husband Darcy, Frank Boyd and wife Kathryn, and Sue Temple and husband Huston.
Hope's family chose to donate her organs, and in so doing, Hope will continue to live through those recipients.

EUGENE V. PUCKETT
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA.
Services for Eugene Victor Puckett, Sr. 89 of Columbia will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, August 4, 2005 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Howard Hudson and Rev. Peter Nortier officiating. Interment will follow in Hebert Cemetery.
Mr. Puckett was born in Hebert on August 14, 1915 to the union of Albert Benjamin and Margaret Hebert Puckett and died Tuesday, August 2, 2005 at the St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe.
He was a retired farmer and commercial fisherman. He was a member of the Bethany Baptist Church in Hebert but had attended the Grayson United Methodist Church for over twenty years. He was a veteran of World War II. He served on the Caldwell Parish School Board from 1967 to 1972. He served as chairman of the A.S.C.S office in Columbia for more than ten years and as well as the Farmers Home Association.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wives: Evelyn Curry Puckett and Dot McKeithen Puckett, his daughter: Gene Margaret Puckett, his brother: Alan Puckett, his sisters: Lorena McGehee, Myrtle Mott, Ruth Dollar, Audra McDonald and Alora Worsham.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law: Glenda and Buzzy May of Columbia, his son: Eugene Victor Puckett, Jr. of Hebert, his granddaughters: Kelley May of Columbia, Kim Wise and her husband: Scooter of Columbia, his great-grandchildren: Mackenize Wise, Jordan Wise and Hunter Wise of Columbia, his special step-children: John Wesley and Lesa McKeithen of Grayson, his special step-grandchildren: Jeff McKeithen and Lesa Diane Glass of Grayson, his sisters: Margie P. Douglas of West Monroe and Evelyn P. Russell and her husband: Hansford of West Monroe and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Larry Worsham, Jerry Worsham, Scooter Wise, Pete May, Joe Tyler and Wilbur Dale.
Honorary pallbearers are Clifton Burns, Rodney Chapman, Billy Joe Poole and Wiley Kelly.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM and Thursday from 9:00 AM until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia.

GLENDA ANN THOMASON
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Memorial Services for Mrs. Glenda Ann Thomason, 71, of West Monroe, LA. will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday August 6, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Mark Foster officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, La.
Mrs. Thomason died on Sunday July 31, 2005 at the Landmark Nursing Home in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of the McGuire United Methodist Church, where she retired as the Director of the Day Care. Mrs. Thomason also was a Sunday School Teacher at the church and a member of the Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority.
Survivors include her husband, Ray Thomason of West Monroe, LA; daughters, Martha Ellen Thomason and fiancée, Jeff Aldrich of Seattle, WA., Carolyn Wojtera husband Al of Radford, VA., Donna Norton and husband Justin of Tuscon, AZ and Deion Hemphill and husband Bruce of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Michael Upton and wife Brooke, Juliann Upton, Heath Hemphill, Emily Hemphill, Christopher Wojtera and Casey Wojtera; brother, Carl K. White Jr. and his wife Claudia of West Monroe, LA and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until Service Time Saturday August 6, 2005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, La.
Memorials may be made to the McGuire United Methodist Church Choir Fund or to the Northeast Louisiana Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 2471 Monroe, LA 71207
The family wishes to express their gratitude to Gwen Parks and her staff at the Landmark Nursing Center, including special caregivers Jan Salsbury and LaRonda Davis. Also the family is grateful for the services provided by Hospice Care of Louisiana, Inc.

Christine Adams, 83
GRAYSON — Christine Adams, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Maria J. Antis, 74
Maria J. Antis of Monroe, retired owner and operator of Antis Advertising Specialties, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Ottis Wilbanks Banks, 88
Ottis Wilbanks Banks, a retired sales woman of West Monroe, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery.

Dora Burkhart, 90
MANGHAM — Dora Burkhart, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Edith Carroll Causey, 88
COLUMBIA — Edith Carroll Causey, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Holum Baptist Church. Visitation is 9 a.m. to noon today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia, and 1 p.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Columbia Hill Cemetery.

Jack Dew, 83
Jack Dew of West Monroe, retired owner of Dew Music Company, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Timmie W. Flunder, infant
WINNSBORO — Timmie Wayne Flunder, son of Kashanna Harris and Timmie Wade Flunder, died Sunday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today at Morning Star/Pleasant Star Cemetery, Winnsboro, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Jessie Lee Ivory, 64
Jessie Lee Ivory of Monroe died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Irma Jones, 47
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Irma Jones, a homemaker formerly of Rayville, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Willie Mae Loyd, 83
FARMERVILLE — Willie Mae Loyd, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Mary B. Oswalt, 87
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Mary B. Oswalt, a farmer, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church. Visitation is 6-7:30 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be at Providence Memorial Cemetery.

Sharon Rourks, 60
VIDALIA — Sharon Rourks died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Vidalia First Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Cleophous Scott, 55
EPPS — Cleophous Scott, a farmer, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Gregory Standifer, 29
FRESNO, Calif. — Gregory Standifer, a laborer formerly of Monroe, died July 23. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Grace McDonald Stone, 94
Grace McDonald Stone of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery.

Charles H. Summerall, 91
JONESVILLE — Charles Hardy Summerall, a retired carpenter, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville. Burial will be at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

James Elmo Wilson, 82
James Elmo Wilson of Monroe, a retired air conditioning service technician, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Concord Cemetery near Oak Grove.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Hall, Brenda Kay Nelson: 2 p.m. Saturday, Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church, Monroe.
Johnson, Brenda D.: 2 p.m. today, Trenton Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Riggins, Exie Lee: 11 a.m. today, St. James Baptist Church, Vinton.
Weir, Barbara Smirl: 10 a.m. today, Simsboro Cemetery.

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

MRS. CHRISTINE ADAMS
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mrs. Christine Adams, age 83, of Columbia will be held at 10:00AM Friday, August 5, 2005 from the Columbia Chapel of Riser Funeral Home with Rev. Harrell Tucker officiating. Interment will follow in the Adams family plot in Columbia Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Adams, a homemaker, died August 2, 2005 at her daughter's residence in Kentwood following a brief illness. Christine Adams was born on March 4, 1922.
She was preceded in death by her husband Rufus Adams, her grandchildren Celinda Bradley and Justin Talbert, and her great grandchildren Julianna King and John Adams.
Left to mourn her passing are three sons: Pearl Adams and Hassell Craft both of Columbia and John Adams of Mooresville, Indiana; four daughters: Ruby Calvert, of Baton Rouge, Shirley Brunson, Columbia, Jacqui Chatham, Kissimme, FL and Ponzella Stapleton of Grayson; one brother: Dave Ingle of Baton Rouge and Lottie Ingle of Hazzard, KY; fourteen grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren.
Serving as pallbearers will be Jack Jordan, Wesley Jordan, Keith Gilmore, David Stapleton, Jimmy Stapleton, and Wayne Perot.
The family will receive visitors on Thursday from 2:00PM until 9:00PM at the Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia, LA.

MRS. DORA MAE BURKHART
Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home - Winnsboro, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mrs. Dora Mae Burkhart, 90, of Mangham, LA will be held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Friday, August 5, 2005 at 10:00 AM with Father Dwight De Jesus officiating. Interment will follow at Lone Cherry Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro.
Angels took Dora Mae to heaven last Tuesday morning. Though born near Mangham, in 1915, she was a member of "the greatest generation," and worked as a tester in a Pennsylvania steel mill during World War II. She did such fine work, her boss, Lester Burkhart, married her. They moved to Mangham when Lester retired. They were the favorite aunt and uncle to all the children. After Lester passed away, Dora over time became a loving godmother to a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband: Lester Burkhart; brother: Charlie Johnson; sisters: Carrie Lovett, Rosa Wisenor, and Fannie Butler.
Survivors include her son: Ernest and his wife Louise Johnston of Mangham, LA; granddaughters: Dora Beth Johnston of Ft. Wayne, IN, Laura and her husband Eugene Keck of Raleigh, NC; grandsons: Mark George of Markel, IN, Richard Thomas George, of Corona, CA; and great grandson: Andre Reid Johnston Thomas of Ft. Wayne, IN.
The Pallbearers will be Butch Butler, Lennie Graham, Jerry Lynn Graham, Mike Butler, Darren Thompson, Kirk Thompson, and Dusty Hales.
The family will receive friends at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, August 4, 2005.

MR. JACK DEW
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Service for Mr. Jack Dew, 83, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00PM Friday, August 5, 2005, at Faith United Methodist Church with Rev. Jimmie Pyles, Rev. Isaac Patton, and Rev. Jimmy Owens officiating. Interment will follow in Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.
Mr. Dew passed away on August 2, 2005, at St. Francis Medical Center.
Mr. Dew was a founding member and Sunday school teacher of Faith United Methodist Church in West Monroe and formed the Jack Dew Prayer Group in 1967, more commonly known as the Tuesday Morning Prayer Group. He was a former District United Methodist Church Lay Leader, Stewardship Chairman, and Trustee. Mr. Dew was also a former conference member of the United Methodist Men serving on the Executive Board, Board of Laity, Centenary College Council, active President, Board of Discipleship, Stewardship Chairman, Board of Church and Society, and Delegate to Jurisdictional and General Conferences. He was an author of "Key to Joy", "Preparation Manual", "Lets Face It", and "View from the Pew." Mr. Dew was a founding member of the Board of Directors for Glenwood Regional Medical Center. He was a retired Co Owner of Moses-Dew Company and Scott Music Company and retired owner of Dew Music Company. He was a former high school band director and professional musician. Mr. Dew was an Air Force Veteran of WWII serving in North Africa as a Captain and Pilot of a C47 Cargo Plane. Prior to his surgery at St. Francis Medical Center, he made this statement to one of his many friends, "One way or the other when I leave this hospital I will be Going Home."
He was preceded in death by his son, Randy Dew and his wife Nan Davis Dew, who he would have been married to 65 years on Sunday August 7, 2005.
Survivors include his son, Scott Dew and wife, Kim; daughter, Cindy Williams and husband, Johnny; daughter-in-law, Kathleen Dew; grandchildren, Lindsey Long and husband, Trey and Lance Hendricks and wife, Paige; great grandsons, Major Hendricks and Drew Long; step brother, Wayne Dew and wife Jodi; and step mother, Elaine Dew.
Pallbearers will be Danny Collins, Paul Laird, Larry Furlow, Rodger Lindsay, George Vrabel and John Long. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Tuesday Morning Prayer Group and Jerry Hightower, Billy Edmondson, Paul Betts, and Tom Newell.
Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 7:00PM Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Faith United Methodist Church in West Monroe, LA, St. Jude Children's Hospital or the Gideon's International.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the sitters, Dawn, Joyce, Ruthie, and Martha for their love, support, and care for Mr. Dew. They will always be very dear to our family.

ANNA NEIL BARRINGER FRILOUX
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mrs. Anna Neil Barringer Friloux, 57, of Monroe, will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, August 5, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. George Bonner officiating. Graveside service will be at 2:00 PM in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Pineville, LA.
Mrs. Friloux, a retired MSW, was born October 7, 1947, in Olla, LA and died August 2, 2005, in West Monroe, LA. She was a longtime resident of Monroe, lifetime member of Weight Watchers, and a supporter of the National Humane Society.
Mrs. Friloux is survived by her husband, Claude Friloux, and son, Michael Friloux of Monroe; granddaughter, Jessica Gerhart of Columbus, MS; and cousin, Marie Gilmore of Monroe.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

GLENDA ANN THOMASON
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Memorial Services for Mrs. Glenda Ann Thomason, 71, of West Monroe, LA. will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday August 6, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Mark Foster officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, La.
Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until Service Time Saturday August 6, 2005.
Memorials may be made to the McGuire United Methodist Church Choir Fund or to the Northeast Louisiana Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 2471 Monroe, LA 71207.

Carroll C. Anderson, 56
Carroll C. Anderson of Monroe died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church, Fort Necessity. Wake services are 7-8 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Kendal D. Buchan Sr., 79
VICKSBURG, Miss. — Kendal D. Buchan Sr., formerly of Sikes and an employee of the maintenance department at Anderson-Tully, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Frank J. Fisher Funeral Home, Vicksburg. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday at Harris Cemetery, Crowville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Dora Burkhart, 90
MANGHAM — Dora Burkhart, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Lone Cherry Cemetery, Mangham.

L.T. Chapman, 85
OAK GROVE — L.T. Chapman, a retired pipeliner, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Richard Davis, 33
MANGHAM — Richard Davis, a heavy equipment operator, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at Union Methodist Church Cemetery near Mangham. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Terry 'Horn' Musgrove, 56
BASTROP — Terry "Horn" Musgrove, a construction worker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at Musgrove Cemetery.

Ollie Ruth Pratt, 69
EL DORADO, Ark. — Ollie Ruth Pratt, retired school bus driver, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Bailey Funeral Home, El Dorado, Ark. Burial will be at Pigeon Hill Cemetery, near Strong, Ark.

Previously Acknowledged
Hall, Brenda Kay Nelson: 2 p.m. Saturday, Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church, Monroe.
Oswalt, Mary B.: 10 a.m. today, First United Methodist Church, Lake Providence.
Rourks, Sharon: 2 p.m. today, Vidalia First Baptist Church, Vidalia.

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

CHAD RANDALL BYRD
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral Services for Chad Randall Byrd, 25, of New Orleans, LA formerly of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday August 6, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Waymond Warren and Rev. R.C. Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA.
Chad died at his residence in New Orleans on August 3, 2005. He was a longtime employee of the Marriott Renaissance. Chad had a love for music and enjoyed traveling over seas. His love for music inspired him to start a band in the New Orleans area, Groove Cartel which is now Skonk, which he was the lead singer. He graduated from McMain Magnet School in New Orleans and then attended the University of New Orleans. He was always a very gregarious person with a big heart. Chad is preceded in death by his grandparents, Herman Q. and Irene Byrd and also Haven Hemphill.
Survivors include his parents, Randall K. and Janice A. Byrd; sister, Cara Byrd; grandfather, Edward Hemphill and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other loved ones.
Pallbearers will be Clayton Travis, Jason Harvey, Brandon Burris, John Michael Rowland, Dennis Rowland, Roy Travis, Nic Ferrington and Nathan Ferrington.
Visitation will be from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.
Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home.

MR. RICHARD DAVIS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Winnsboro, Louisiana
Graveside Services for Mr. Richard Davis, age 33 of Mangham, Louisiana will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, August 5, 2005 at Union Methodist Church Cemetery near Mangham, with Rev. George Bates, Rev. Kevin Bates, and Rev. David Phillips officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Although young in age he was beginning a career in heavy equipment operation.
As a Father he has two boys, Robert, age 3, and Ryan, age 2, whom along with his wife Christie he loved dearly.
Survivors include: his wife, Christie Davis of Mangham, LA; two sons, Robert and Ryan Davis of Mangham, LA; and parents, James and Becky Davis of Mangham, LA.
Pallbearers will be Steven Thames, Wilbur Pridgett, Ronnie Gilley, Scotty Bennett, Eugene Staten, and Jesse Collins.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

MR. JACK DEW
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Service for Mr. Jack Dew, 83, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00PM Friday, August 5, 2005, at Faith United Methodist Church with Rev. Jimmie Pyles, Rev. Isaac Patton, and Rev. Jimmy Owens officiating. Interment will follow in Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.
Mr. Dew passed away on August 2, 2005, at St. Francis Medical Center.
Mr. Dew was a founding member and Sunday school teacher of Faith United Methodist Church in West Monroe and formed the Jack Dew Prayer Group in 1967, more commonly known as the Tuesday Morning Prayer Group. He was a former District United Methodist Church Lay Leader, Stewardship Chairman, and Trustee. Mr. Dew was also a former conference member of the United Methodist Men serving on the Executive Board, Board of Laity, Centenary College Council, active President, Board of Discipleship, Stewardship Chairman, Board of Church and Society, and Delegate to Jurisdictional and General Conferences. He was an author of "Key to Joy", "Preparation Manual", "Lets Face It", and "View from the Pew." Mr. Dew was a founding member of the Board of Directors for Glenwood Regional Medical Center. He was a retired Co Owner of Moses-Dew Company and Scott Music Company and retired owner of Dew Music Company. He was a former high school band director and professional musician. Mr. Dew was an Air Force Veteran of WWII serving in North Africa as a Captain and Pilot of a C47 Cargo Plane. Prior to his surgery at St. Francis Medical Center, he made this statement to one of his many friends, "One way or the other when I leave this hospital I will be Going Home." He was preceded in death by his son, Randy Dew and his wife Nan Davis Dew, who he would have been married to sixty-five years on Sunday August 7, 2005.
Survivors include his son, Scott Dew and wife, Kim; daughter, Cindy Williams and husband, Johnny; daughter-in-law, Kathleen Dew; grandchildren, Lindsey Long and husband, Trey and Lance Hendricks and wife, Paige; great grandsons, Major Hendricks and Drew Long; step brother, Wayne Dew and wife Jodi; and step mother, Elaine Dew.
Pallbearers will be Danny Collins, Paul Laird, Larry Furlow, Rodger Lindsay, George Vrabel and John Long. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Tuesday Morning Prayer Group and Jerry Hightower, Billy Edmondson, Paul Betts, and Tom Newell.
Visitation will be from 1:00PM until Service Time Friday at Faith United Methodist Church.
Memorials may be made to Faith United Methodist Church in West Monroe, LA, St. Jude Children's Hospital or the Gideon's International.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the sitters, Dawn, Joyce, Ruthie, and Martha for their love, support, and care for Mr. Dew. They will always be very dear to our family.

MARY SCURRIA WHEELER
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, Louisiana
Services for Mrs. Mary Scurria Wheeler, 82, of Monroe will be 10:00 AM Saturday, August 6, 2005 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church with Rev. Sabastian Kallarackal officiating. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM at Silver Cross Cemetery in Tallulah, LA, with Rev. Ferre D'Cruz officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mrs. Wheeler died Wednesday, August 3, 2005 at Richland Manor Rehabilitation Center in Delhi, LA. She was preceded in death by her parents Anthony and Patrina Lombardo and husbands Sam Scurria, Jr. and Alex P. Wheeler; brother, Vincent Lombardo; and sisters, Jay Calendrino and Fannie Calendrino. Mrs. Wheeler was an active member of St. Edwards Catholic Church for twenty-five years until moving to Monroe where she continued praising God with her beautiful voice at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. She was a loving, caring Mother and homemaker who will remain in our hearts forever.
Mrs. Wheeler is survived by her children: Maria Wall and husband Tommy of Monroe, Sam Scurria III and wife Carey of St. Louis, MO, Patrina Weems and husband Bruce of Delhi; brother, Pete Lombardo of Louisville, KY; sister, Frances Curella of Louisville, KY; grandchildren: Heather Roeder and husband Milton, Jennifer Dunn and husband Chris, Tony Scurria and wife Kelly, Dava Marie Cain, Grant Scurria, Brian Weems and wife Amy, and Christopher Weems and wife Somer; step-grandchild, Lauren Ison; great-grandchildren: Macy Roeder, Gus Roeder, Meg Roeder, Ann Marie Scurria, McKenzie Scurria, and Katelyn Grace Scurria.
Pallbearers will be Milton Roeder, Christopher Dunn, Brian Weems, Christopher Weems, Tony Scurria, Dr. Sam Scurria, and Gus Roeder.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The Vigil Wake and Rosary will be held at 6:00 PM.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the Richland Manor Rehabilitation Center, Reola, Chris, Cami, Dot, Joyce, Anjela, Cathy, Latoria, and Tabitha and to her special caregivers and companions, Marilyn Stanley and Kristy Hayman.

Christine Adams, 83
GRAYSON — Christine Adams, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Columbia Hill Cemetery.

Camerical Ann Boatner, 54
Camerical Ann Boatner of Monroe, a teacher's assistant, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Richwood. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Sunday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

L.T. Chapman, 85
OAK GROVE — L.T. Chapman, a retired pipeline engineer, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Kilbourne Cemetery.

George J. Davis, 38
EL DORADO, Ark. — George J. Davis, a detailer at Murphy Motors, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Summerfield High School. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at King Funeral Home, Homer. Burial will be at Mount Olive Baptist Church Cemetery.

L.D. Davis, 61
L.D. Davis of Monroe died July 30. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Trenton Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is noon to 5 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery.

Jack Dew, 83
Jack Dew of West Monroe, retired owner of Dew Music Co., died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Faith United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Debra Fatheree, 52
MENA, Ark. — Debra Fatheree, a retail sales clerk, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Monday at Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home, Mena.

Anna Barringer Friloux, 57
Anna Neil Barringer Friloux of Monroe, a social worker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Pineville.

Elizabeth Hilton, 68
COLUMBUS, Ga. — Elizabeth Hilton, a homemaker formerly of St. Joseph, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Oneonta Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Jessie Lee Ivory, 64
Jessie Lee Ivory of Monroe, a transportation employee, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Peter Rock Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Love and Charity Cemetery, Rayville.

Bertha James, 96
COLUMBIA — Bertha James, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are noon today at Morning Star Baptist Church, Clark. Burial will be at Gray Cemetery, Clark, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Irma Jones, 47
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Irma Jones, a homemaker formerly of Rayville, died July 31. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery.

Helen Mae Logwood, 72
Helen Mae Logwood of Monroe, a cook, died July 29. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church. Visitation is noon to 5 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Willie Mae Loyd, 83
FARMERVILLE — Willie Mae Loyd, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Blooming Grove Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial will be at St. John Baptist Church Cemetery, Farmerville, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Thurman B. Maxwell, 89
ALVARDO, Texas — Thurman B. Maxwell, formerly of Quitman, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. Saturday until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Old Bethel Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Fannie Mae Payne, 58
TALLULAH — Fannie Mae Payne, a homemaker, died July 28. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at First Kingdom Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. today at St. Mary's Chapel of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery.

David L. Pool Sr., 61
BASTROP — David L. Pool Sr., a retired International Paper employee, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Easter Reed, 79
TALLULAH — Easter Reed died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Patsy 'Pat' Reed, 61
Patsy "Pat" Reed, a convenience store manager, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Cleophous Scott, 55
EPPS — Cleophous Scott, a farmer, died July 29. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Mariah Baptist Church, Epps. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Jones Cemetery, Pioneer, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Gregory Standifer, 29
FRESNO, Calif. — Gregory Standifer, a laborer formerly of Monroe, died July 23. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at Adile Cemetery, Mangham.

Glenda Ann Thomason, 71
Glenda Ann Thomason of West Monroe, a retired day care director, died July 31. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Charles D. Weatherford, 63
ATLANTA — Charles Douglas Weatherford, a millwright, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burial will be at Brown Cemetery.

James Williams, 80
James Williams of Monroe, a retired construction worker, died July 30. Services are noon Saturday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Monroe City Cemetery, Powell Street extension.

Previously Acknowledged
Anderson, Carroll C.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Morning Star Baptist Church, Fort Necessity.
Buchan, Kendal D.: 10 a.m. today, Frank J. Fisher Funeral Home, Vicksburg, Miss.
Burkhart, Dora: 10 a.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Davis, Richard: 10 a.m. today, Union Methodist Church Cemetery, near Mangham.
Hall, Brenda Kay Nelson: 2 p.m. Saturday, Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church, Monroe.
Pratt, Ollie Ruth: 10 a.m. today, Bailey Funeral Home, El Dorado, Ark.

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

SIBYL SULLIVAN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mrs. Sibyl Sullivan, 74, of Monroe, Louisiana will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, August 8, 2005, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will follow at Monroe Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, Louisiana.
Mrs. Sibyl Sullivan was a member of Rowland Road Baptist Church in Monroe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hershel Sullivan, a son, Kenneth Sullivan, a brother, James Green and a son-in-law, Rick North.
Mrs. Sullivan is survived by two children: Hershel Ray Sullivan, Jr. and Sharron Elaine North both of West Monroe; grandchildren: Hershel Ray Sullivan III; brothers: Terry Wayne Green of Doyline, Louisiana, Paul Herman Green of Union City, Tennessee; sister: Johnnie Mumfrey of New Roads, Louisiana; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe.

IRENE WILLMORE WEBBER
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, Louisiana
Irene W. Webber passed away at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 2, 2005 at Riverside Nursing Home, Monroe, La.
Private graveside services were held at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday August 3, 2005 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor Norman Bryant from Rowland Road Baptist Church officiating.
Mrs. Webber was born July 31, 1913 in Hallidayboro, Ill. to Nesby and Luvinna (Crosson) Willmore. She was preceded in death by both parents, five brothers and two sisters.
Remaining survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Cliff Flanagan, three grandchildren, "CeeCee" Flanagan, Jr., Cindy Flanagan Matthews, and Jeff and Roxanne Flanagan and the delights of her life, three great grand daughters, Kylie and Kirstie Flanagan and Dustee Matthews all of the Monroe-West Monroe area. Extended family includes one sister-in-law, Faye Willmore of Mt. Vernon, Ill. and one brother-in-law, Glenn Tuthill of Du Quoin, Ill. Also, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Webber's family would like to express their thanks and appreciation to her caregivers at Riverside Nursing Home especially Rose, Teresa, Eunice and Patricia for their care and kindness during her last years.

Maggie Burks, 76
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Maggie Burks, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Cane Ridge No. 1 Baptist Church. Visitation is 9 a.m. to noon today at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Chad Randall Byrd, 25
NEW ORLEANS — Chad Randall Byrd, a musician formerly of Monroe, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe.

Mazie E. Kramer, 67
OCALA, Fla. — Mazie E. Kramer, a certified nursing assistant, died Thursday. Arrangements are under the direction of Hiers Funeral Home, Ocala, Fla.

Patsy 'Pat' Reed, 61
Patsy "Pat" Reed of West Monroe, a convenience store manager, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Cheniere Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Nina Waldrop, 77
Nina Waldrop of West Monroe, owner and founder of Kiddie Korral, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mary Scurria Wheeler, 82
Mary Scurria Wheeler of Monroe, a bookkeeper, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Silver Cross Cemetery, Tallulah.

Linda F. Williams, 55
HOMER — Linda F. Williams, a salesperson, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Shiloh Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Sunday at King Funeral Home, Homer. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Marcelle Woodard, 81
HATTIESBURG, Miss. — Marcelle Woodard, a postal worker with the U.S. Postal Service, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Rawls Springs First Baptist Church, Hattiesburg. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Jones & Son Funeral Home, Moselle, Miss.

Previously Acknowledged
Anderson, Carroll C.: 1 p.m. today, Morning Star Baptist Church, Fort Necessity.
Boatner, Camerical Ann: 2 p.m. Monday, Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Richwood.
Davis, George J.: 11 a.m. today, Summerfield High School, Homer.
Davis, L.D.: 11 a.m. today, Trenton Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Fatheree, Debra: 10 a.m. Monday, Pinecrest Memorial Park, Mena, Ark.
Hall, Brenda Kay Nelson: 2 p.m. today, Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church, Monroe.
Hilton, Elizabeth: 1 p.m. Sunday, Oneonta Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Ivory, Jessie Lee: 1 p.m. today, Peter Rock Baptist Church, Monroe.
Jones, Irma: 2 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville.
Logwood, Helen Mae: 11 a.m. today, St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe.
Loyd, Willie Mae: 11 a.m. today, St. John Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Maxwell, Thurman B.: 10 a.m. today, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Payne, Fannie Mae: 1 p.m. today, First Kingdom Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Scott, Cleophous: 2 p.m. today, Mount Mariah Baptist Church, Epps.
Standifer, Gregory: 11 a.m. today, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Thomason, Glenda Ann: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Williams, James: Noon today, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

GLORIA BRATTON HANEY
July 25, 1942 - August 7, 2004
Forever in our hearts and always on our minds. We love you Mom and your deeply missed.
Love always,
Angie, Carol, Debbie, Jamie, grandkids and family.

AMYE JEAN TERZIA FUDICKAR
Comer Funeral Home - Ferriday, Louisiana
Graveside services for Mrs. Amye Jean Terzia Fudickar, age 83, of Ferriday LA, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 8, 2005 at Old City Cemetery, Monroe, LA with Father Greg Riley officiating. Interment will be held at Old City Cemetery in Monroe, LA under the direction of Comer Funeral Home.
Mrs. Fudickar was born in Monroe, LA on November 22, 1921 to Fensky and Wren Terzia. She passed away Saturday August 6, 2005 in Monroe, LA.
She graduated from Ouachita Parish High School and then Newcomb College in New Orleans where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. Being conversant in French and Spanish, she lived and worked in New Orleans for the U.S. Census Department during World War II. She later moved back to Monroe and worked for Delta Airlines at the ticket counter in the Francis Hotel. She was also a member of the Junior Charity League. In June 1946 she was married to John Bennett Fudickar and moved to Ferriday. She was a member of the Ladies Auxillary at Panola Woods Country Club and the Ferriday Garden Club of which she was a Past President, Reporter and Historian. She was also a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Monroe and Trinity Episcopal Church in Natchez, MS. Mrs. Fudickar was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, John Bennett Fudickar, Sr. Family and friends will remember many fun times with John and Jean at "AZULIKIT."
Survivors include her son John Bennett Fudickar, and his wife, Margaret, of Ferriday, LA; three daughters: Jeannie Milliken and her husband, Tom, of Ferriday, LA, Jenny Wren Dupont and her husband, Gerald, of Plaquemine, LA, and Bessie Thompson and her husband, Mike, of Monroe, LA; nine grandchildren: Lance Fudickar, John Bennett Fudickar III, Summer Milliken, Tom Terry Milliken III, Amye Alexander, Gloria Marchand, Jade Dupont, Levins Thompson, and Colette Thompson; four great grandchildren and brother Jack Terzia of Shreveport, LA.
Pallbearers will be Lance Fudickar, John Bennett Fudickar, III, Tom Terry Milliken III, Jade Dupont, Levins Thompson, James Pace, and Bob Fudickar.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Ben Pace, Frederick Fudickar, Dr. Maurice Gremillion, Stanley Maxwell, Hank Biedenharn, Henry Biedenharn Jr., Louis Milner, Richard Alwood, Jim Lossin, and Johnny Taylor.
Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.
The family requests that memorials be made to the Concordia Parish Library, Ferriday Garden Club or your favorite charity.

MRS. HELEN DOWNS YEAGER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Downs Yeager, 89, of West Monroe, Louisiana will be held at 4:00 PM, Sunday, August 7, 2005, at Fair Park Baptist Church, West Monroe. Rev. Waymond Warren, Rev. Calton Yeager and Rev. Elvin Wheelis will be officiating. Burial will follow at Twin Cities Memorial Garden Cemetery, West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.
Mrs. Yeager was a member of Fair Park Baptist Church in West Monroe. Mrs. Yeager graduated from Eros High School in 1932. She served as a supply clerk in the Women's Army Air Corp during WWII. Afterwards, she returned to Eros married and balanced working part time at the Eros Post Office and caring for her family until retirement. Subsequently, she devoted most of her time to her family and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents Warren and Ada Downs, sisters, Lena Wheelis and Mildred Walsworth, brother, Woodrow Downs, and son Lamar Yeager.
Mrs. Yeager is survived by her husband of fifty-eight years Keith Yeager, son Dwayne Yeager and wife Beth Yeager of West Monroe, grandsons, Christopher Yeager of Memphis, TN
Adam Yeager of Houston, TX and Ryan Yeager of West Monroe, daughter-in-law Janet Yeager of Oak Grove, LA granddaughters Ashley and Jennifer Yeager of Phoenix, AZ and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank all of the workers and residents of The Arbor and Terrace of West Monroe and Patient's Choice Hospice for their kind and gentle care.
Visitation will be Sunday from 3:00 PM until time of service at Fair Park Baptist Church. Memorials can be made to the "Building for You" fund at the church. "Was Blind but now I see."

SUE GRAVES STUBBS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Memorial services for Mrs. Sue Graves Stubbs will be at 11:30 AM Tuesday, August 9, 2005, at Grace Episcopal Church, with Rev. Gregg Riley and Rev. James Theus officiating. Private family interment service will be in Old City Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Sue Graves Stubbs, daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. James Q. Graves, died Saturday, August 6, 2005 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, William King Stubbs, noted Louisiana architect. She attended local schools and was graduated from Sweet Briar College in Virginia, later obtaining a degree from the Centre for International Studies at Villa Collina Ridente in Florence, Italy.
She was a former officer of the Junior Charity League, served twenty years as a member of the Ouachita Parish Library Board, and on the Board of the Masur Museum and other civic organizations. She was a member of the National Society of the Colonial Dames, Chairman of the Monroe Committee and served as National Historic Activities Chairman. She was placed on the National Role of Honor for distinguished service in the organization. She was a charter member of the Monroe Garden Study League from which she was awarded the Garden Club of America Historic Preservation Certificate. Mrs. Stubbs was a member of the First Families of Mississippi, the First Families of Virginia, the Jamestown Society, and Grace Episcopal Church.
She is survived by her children, Sue Stubbs Cutler of Ft. Worth, TX, William King Stubbs, Jr. of Vero Beach, FL, and John Howell Stubbs of New York; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 10:30 AM until service time at Kilbourne Hall.
Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.

MRS. NINA FAYE LAFFOON WALDROP
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mrs. Nina Faye Laffoon Waldrop, 77, of West Monroe, Louisiana will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, August 7, 2005, at The Pentecostals of the Twin Cities, West Monroe. Rev. Mark Foster and Rev. Fred Foster will be officiating. Burial will follow at Twin Cities Memorial Garden Cemetery, West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.
Mrs. Waldrop was a member of Pentecostals of the Twin Cities in West Monroe. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. T. Waldrop. Mrs. Waldrop was the founder and owner of Kiddie Korral in West Monroe.
Mrs. Waldrop is survived by her children: Terry Waldrop, Janell Coleman, Rhonda Welch and husband Earl, Tommy Waldrop and wife Wanda of West Monroe; grandchildren: Jason Waldrop and wife Lisa of West Monroe, Nicole Ozark and husband Chris of Calhoun, LA, Ryan Coleman and wife Jennifer of Baton Rouge, LA, Jeremy Waldrop and wife Heather, Jessica Hogan and husband Micah, Landon Lewis, Jordan Welch of West Monroe; great grandchildren: Tristin Waldrop, Payton Waldrop, Sidnie Ozark, Hartley Waldrop of West Monroe.
She was also loved by the countless children who attended Kiddie Korral through the years and they knew her as "MaMaw Waldrop".
Pallbearers will be grandsons; Jason Waldrop, Ryan Coleman, Landon Lewis, Jordon Welch, Chris Ozark, Micah Hogan.
Visitation will be Sunday from 1:00 PM until time of service at the church.

TIMOTHY H. "RAGIN CAJUN" DESHAZO
Sunrise Funeral Options - Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Timothy H. "Ragin Cajun" DeShazo, 41, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away suddenly on July 31, 2005. He was born on September 6, 1963 to Charlie and Ida Faye Hunter DeShazo in Marion, Louisiana.
Cajun was currently employed as a pipefitter for Klinger Construction. He was a member of the Gospel Light Baptist Church. He enjoyed riding Harley's, and was a true ragin cajun who loved gumbo, fishin' and gata-huntin'.
Cajun was preceded in death by his father, Charlie.
He is survived by his beloved wife of fifteen years, Beverly; his mother, Ida Faye DeShazo; children, Tiny Landry (Dale), Theresa Tankersley and (Thomas), Timothy Stoffer (Heather); brothers, Kenny Jones and Steven DeShazo; sisters, Charlotte DeShazo and Judy Tyler; mother-in-law, Beve Lovell; grandchildren, Tinae, Chris, Lillie Jean, Ricky, Randy, Brandon, Erik, Harley, and Timothy, Jr.; nephew, Little Bubba; niece, Courtney; and many other family and friends who will deeply miss him.
A visitation for Cajun will be held on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. in the chapel of Brown Holley Funeral Home, 603 Francis St., in Rayville, LA (318)728-4167. Funeral services will also be held at the funeral home at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 with a viewing prior to the service beginning at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Harper Springs Cemetery in Huttig, Arkansas, where he will be laid to rest with his father Charlie.

MATTIE B. (PAT) NAHAS
Monroe, LA.
Mattie B. (Pat) Nahas departed this life June 12, 2005 at the age of 80 years. She requested her body to be donated to L. S. U. Medical Center of Shreveport for medical research.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Patrice Nahas; two brothers, Thoms A. Patterson and Robert L. Patterson; two sisters, Nettie McLean and Beulah Guthrie.
She is survived by a brother James K. Patterson and wife Lou of Santa Fe, TX, and three sisters: Dorothy Chandler and husband J. W. of Choudrant, LA; Merry Dean Woodard, Arcadia, LA and Marguerite Branstetter of Show Lou, AZ and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

TERRY A. PUGH
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, Lousiana
Funeral services for Terry A. Pugh, age 88, will be held at Emmanuel Baptist Church at 1:30 P.M. on Sunday, August 7, 2005 with Dr. Michael Hawley officiating. Burial will be in the Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston, LA.
Mr. Pugh died August 3, 2005 at Greenville Memorial Hospital in Greenville, South Carolina. He was a native of Alexandria, LA. A veteran of World War II, Pugh served in the Army Engineering Corps in Italy and North Africa. He achieved the rank of First Lieutenant and received the European, African, and Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three bronze stars and the American Defense Service Medal and was honorably discharged. He graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana Tech in 1947 and served in various engineering and management positions during his thirty year career with International Paper at six different mills in the company's Southern Kraft Division culminating with the position of Mill Manager which he held at the Camden, AR; Springhill, LA; and Georgetown, SC mills. He was active in church as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. He was a devoted husband to wife Chloe and was her constant companion and care provider during her long battle with Alzheimer's disease.
He is preceded in death by his wife: Chloe Patterson Pugh; mother, Irene Holmes Pugh; father, Eugene G. Pugh; sister Nellie Grimillion and a half sister Bertha Stewart. Survivors include daughters: Terri Ann LaFore, Raleigh, NC and Rosemary Butler, Greenville, SC; son, Wayne K Pugh of Hopkinton, MA; sisters, Louise Barker and Elaine Butler both of Alexandria, LA; granddaughters, Virginia and Tracey LaFore of Raleigh, NC and Rachel Butler of Greenville, SC; grandsons, Paul LaFore of Raleigh, NC and Alex Butler of Greenville, SC.
Visitation was held Saturday, August 6, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston, LA from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

Ken Anderson, 64
RUSTON — Ken Anderson, a business owner formerly of Atlanta, died Saturday. Private family services will be held under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston.

Marietta Anderson, 81
TALLULAH — Marietta Anderson died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Jannie Blunt, 72
Jannie Pleasant Blunt of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. today at First Church of God in Christ, Monroe. Burial will be at Powell Avenue Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mary Helen Durden, 87
WINNSBORO — Mary Helen Durden, a retired U.S. Department of Agriculture clerical worker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Aubrey J. Gewin, 92
Aubrey J. Gewin, a retired Monroe resident, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lorece Green, 65
FRESNO, Calif. — Lorece Green, formerly of Columbia, died July 31. Services are 12:30 p.m. Monday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Joe/St. Bethel Cemetery, Kelly.

Mary Hamley Marron, 87
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Mary Hamley Marron, a retired principal and teacher, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Monday with a rosary service at 7 p.m. at Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be at Lake Providence City Cemetery.

Daniel Lee Page, 44
O'FALLON, Ill. — Daniel Lee Page, formerly of Monroe, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Sibyl Sullivan, 74
Sibyl Sullivan of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Nina Waldrop, 77
Nina Waldrop of West Monroe, owner and founder of Kiddie Korral, died Friday. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Pentecostals of the Twin Cities. Burial will be at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. today at the church.

Williams infant
The infant son of Jeanette Williams and Reginald Richards of Monroe died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Helen Yeager, 89
Helen Yeager of West Monroe, a retired postal clerk, died Saturday. Services will be 4 p.m. today at Fair Park Baptist Church. Burial will be at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation will be 3 p.m. today at the church.

Previously Acknowledged
Boatner, Camerical Ann: 2 p.m. Monday, Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Richwood.
Fatheree, Debra: 10 a.m. Monday, Pinecrest Memorial Park, Mena, Ark.
Hilton, Elizabeth: 1 p.m. today, Oneonta Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Williams, Linda F.: 1 p.m. Monday, Shiloh Baptist Church, Homer.

KATHERINE POULOS FUNDERBURK
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA
Katherine Poulos Funderburk died Sunday, August 7, at Franklin Parish Medical Center, she was 82.
Funeral services will be under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. There will be a Greek Orthodox Trisagion prayer service at 6:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, and the funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Winnsboro First United Methodist Church, 1502 West Street. Father Theo Theoharis of Jackson, MS, will officiate at both services.
Born in Galveston, Texas, on Dec. 8, 1922, Mrs. Funderburk lived in Winnsboro for sixty-nine years and was retired after working for thirty-eight years at Northeast Louisiana Power Cooperative. She was a graduate of Winnsboro High School and attended what is now the University of Louisiana at Monroe.
A member of Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthadox Church in Monroe, Mrs. Funderburk was a loving daughter, wife, sister, mother and grandmother. Both widowed and incapacited for a time by illness early in life, she nevertheless retained a great zest for living. She loved her family and was always a joy to her friends.
Mrs. Funderburk was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Edward "Buddy" Funderburk; her parents, Nicolas and Emily Poulos, and brother Frank Poulos. She is survived by daughter Emily L. LaFrance and husband Bill of Georgetown, Texas; three grandchildren, Kathy L. Jones and husband Shawn of Grayson, Curt LaFrance and wife Lori of Bristol, Rhode Island, and Gretchen Preston and husband Clay of Round Rock, Texas; four great grandchildren, Lauren LaFrance, Casey and Alex Jones, all of Grayson, and Will LaFrance of Bristol, R.I.; one great-great grandchild, Abbigale Leigh LaFrance of Grayson; brother Tommy Poulos of Winnsboro; sisters Caliope Poulos of Winnsoboro and Nike Anderson and husband Bob of Monroe; sister-in-law Janice Poulos of Crowville; nephews Nick Poulos of Crowville, Frank Poulos and wife Amy, also of Crowville, Nick Anderson and wife Cheree of Monroe and Tom Anderson and wife Natsuki of Athens, Ga.; and great nephews Andrew and James Anderson of Monroe.
Pallbearers will be Nick Anderson, Tom Anderson, Nick Poulos, Frank Poulos, Shawn Jones and Clay Preston.
Visitation hours will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to charities of choice.

MR. AUBREY JAMES GEWIN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Graveside Services for Mr. Aubrey James Gewin, 92, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Monday August 8, 2005 at the Beulah Church Cemetery in Calhoun, LA with Rev. Robert Lindsay officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Gewin was born July 4, 1913 in Ouachita Parish and died on August 6, 2005 at the St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, LA. He was a retired mechanic with Howard Griffin. Mr. Gewin was a Sergeant in the United States Army serving for three years in the Pacific. He was an avid fisherman.
Survivors include his two sisters, Bertha Burkgart of West Monroe, LA and Ezell Grayson of Monroe, LA; and one brother, Exell Gewin of West Monroe, LA.
Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until Noon Monday August 8, 2005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.
Memorials may be made to the St. Judes Children's Research Hospital.

MR. FRANKLIN PIERCE GIPSON, II
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mr. Franklin Pierce Gipson, II, 49, of West Monroe, Louisiana will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday August 9, 2005, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe Chapel. Don DeLukie and Bob Harrell will be officiating. Burial will follow at Legion Memorial Cemetery in Newellton, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.
Mr. Gipson was an honor graduate of Southern University and currently employed with Glenwood Regional Medical Center as a Registered Nurse. Frank attended Jackson Street Church of Christ in Monroe, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Mr. Gipson is survived by his wife: Dianna Wood Gipson of West Monroe, son Robert F. Gipson, daughter Kristah K. Heird both of Pine Bluff, AK, father James D. Gipson Sr. of Rayville, mother Shirley B. Darby of Vicksburg, MS, brothers James D. Gipson, Jr. of Port Allen, LA, and Rollie (Trey) F. Allen III, sisters Betty Akinson, and Leann Bounds all of Vicksburg, MS, stepsons Don R. Wood II, of Shreveport, La, and Michael S. Wood of West Monroe, 1 grandson, 3 step grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be; Don R. Wood, II, Michael S. Wood, Stephen Bounds, Frank Ellis, Phil Riley, and Dennis O'Connor.
Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

SUE GRAVES STUBBS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Memorial services for Mrs. Sue Graves Stubbs will be at 11:30 AM Tuesday, August 9, 2005, at Grace Episcopal Church, with Rev. Gregg Riley and Rev. James Theus officiating. Private family interment service will be in Old City Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Sue Graves Stubbs, daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. James Q. Graves, died Saturday, August 6, 2005 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, William King Stubbs, noted Louisiana architect. She attended local schools and was graduated from Sweet Briar College in Virginia, later obtaining a degree from the Centre for International Studies at Villa Collina Ridente in Florence, Italy.
She was a former officer of the Junior Charity League, served twenty years as a member of the Ouachita Parish Library Board, and on the Board of the Masur Museum and other civic organizations. She was a member of the National Society of the Colonial Dames, Chairman of the Monroe Committee and served as National Historic Activities Chairman. She was placed on the National Role of Honor for distinguished service in the organization. She was a charter member of the Monroe Garden Study League from which she was awarded the Garden Club of America Historic Preservation Certificate. Mrs. Stubbs was a member of the First Families of Mississippi, the First Families of Virginia, the Jamestown Society, and Grace Episcopal Church.
She is survived by her children, Sue Stubbs Cutler of Ft. Worth, TX, William King Stubbs, Jr. of Vero Beach, FL, and John Howell Stubbs of New York; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 10:30 AM until service time at Kilbourne Hall.
Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.

Mary Helen Durden, 87
WINNSBORO — Mary Helen Durden, a retired clerical worker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Vienna Cemetery.

Katherine Funderburk, 82
WINNSBORO — Katherine Funderburk, retired from Northeast Louisiana Power Cooperative, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church in Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro with a Greek Orthodox Trisagion prayer service at 6 p.m. Burial is at New Winnsboro Cemetery. Mulhearn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Aubrey James Gewin, 92
Aubrey James Gewin of West Monroe, a retired mechanic, died Saturday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Beulah Church Cemetery in Calhoun. Visitation is from 10 a.m. to noon at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Laurence Henderson, 77
RUSSELL, Kansas — Laurence Henderson of Bunker Hill, Kansas, formerly of Delhi, died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Bunker Hill Cemetery. Pohlman-Heise Mortuary of Russell is in charge of arrangements.

Inez Brazzel Hood, 87
BOSSIER CITY — Inez Brazzel Hood of Dubach, a retired seamstress, died Saturday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Corinth Baptist Church, Dubach. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Ruston. Burial is at Corinth Cemetery.

Mary Hamley Marron, 87
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Mary Hamley Marron, a teacher and principal, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Burial is at Lake Providence City Cemetery.

David L. "Gizz" Pool, 61
BASTROP — David L. "Gizz" Pool, a maintenance employee, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial is at Kilbourne Cemetery.

Mary Dunn Russell, 51
Mary Dunn Russell, a homemaker from Monroe, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland in Monroe.

Previously Acknowledged
Boatner, Camerical Ann: 2 p.m. today, Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Richwood.
Fatheree, Debra: 10 a.m. today, Pinecrest Memorial Park, Mena, Ark.
Green, Lorece: 12:30 p.m. today, Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Marron, Mary Hamley: 10 a.m. Tuesday, St. Patrick Catholic Church, Lake Providence.
Sullivan, Sibyl: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Williams, Linda F.: 1 p.m. today, Shiloh Baptist Church, Homer.

ALFONS RALPH ALTENBERG
Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home - New Orleans, LA
Alfons Ralph Altenberg, M.D., passed away August 5, 2005. He was born October 10, 1916 in Piqua, OH, to Alfons Maxmillian Altenberg of Dusseldorf, Germany, and Olga Dagmar Weber of Copenhagen, Denmark. A graduate of Northwestern University Medical School in Evanston, IL, he received further training in orthopedics at Passavent Hospital in Chicago, IL, and Campbell Clinic in Memphis, TN. Dr. Altenberg served on the medical staff of Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans, LA, and at St. Francis, Glenwood and Conway Hospitals in Monroe, LA. He served as Chief of Staff at St. Francis, as President of the Ouachita Parish Medical Society, and at the Crippled Children's Clinic in Monroe, LA. A Louisiana fishing enthusiast, he was a member of the Big Game Fishing Club in New Orleans, LA.
Survivors include his wife, Alice West Spencer Altenberg of New Orleans, LA; children, Alfons Robert Altenberg of Lexington, SC, Linda Altenberg Sins of New Orleans, LA, and Rowena Altenberg Worley of Monroe, LA; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Louisiana Methodist Children's Home, PO Box 929, Ruston, LA 701273 (318-255-5020) or other children's causes. Please view and sign Dr. Altenberg's guest book at www.lakelawnmetairie.com. Arrangements by Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124. (504) 486-6331.

MRS. EVELYN ELIZABETH BURKS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mrs. Evelyn Elizabeth Burks, 89, of Monroe will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 10, 2005 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church with Rev. Nancy Wofford officiating. Interment will be at 10:00 AM Thursday in Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Little Rock, AR under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mrs. Burks, affectionately known as "MA" to all, died Sunday, August 7 at St. Francis Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul J. Burks, and parents, John William and Elsie Mae Baker.
Mrs. Burks was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church for many years. She retired from the News Star where she received the Ouachita Parish Older-worker of the Year award.
Mrs. Burks is survived by four daughters: Paula Burks from Calhoun, Anne French and husband Michael from Monroe, Janet Nolan and husband Russell from Ruston, and Betsy Harris of Calhoun; three grandchildren: Paul French and wife Melissa, Blake Nolan, and Ryan Nolan; three great-grandchildren: Madison, Cameron, and Jackson French.
Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until service time at St. Paul's United Methodist Church.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church.

HELEN STURDIVANT DEAR
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, LA
Funeral services for Helen Sturdivant Dear, 77, of Delhi will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, August 10, 2005 at the First Baptist Church in Delhi.
Rev. Clovis Sturdivant and Dr. Marcus Murphy will officiate.
Interment will be in the Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 10:00 PM Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home.
Mrs. Dear died Monday, August 08, 2005 at the Richland Parish Hospital in Delhi.
She was a native of Crowville and was a retired receptionist with the Delhi Rural Health Clinic.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Binford Luther Dear, a daughter, Sharon Ann Dear, and her parents, Lindsey Eugene Sturdivant and Zelia Victoria Clark Sturdivant.
She is survived by a daughter, Sandra Sims of El Dorado, AR; two grandchildren, Sharon Cochran of Crossett, AR and Jeffery Neathery of Beekman, LA; a great grandson, Dylan Cochran of Crossett, AR and two sisters, Eddie Lee Saltzman of Baton Rouge, LA and Margie Ross of Liddieville, LA.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Strong, Albert Christman, Clovis Christman, David Christman Jr., Johnny Barrow and Bud LaPrarie. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our website at www.coxfuneral.com.

TIMOTHY H. "RAGIN CAJUN" DESHAZO
Sunrise Funeral Options Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home - Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Timothy H. "Ragin Cajun" DeShazo, 41, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away suddenly on July 31, 2005. He was born on September 6, 1963 to Charlie and Ida Faye Hunter DeShazo in Marion, Louisiana.
Cajun was currently employed as a pipefitter for Klinger Construction. He was a member of the Gospel Light Baptist Church. He enjoyed riding Harley's, and was a true ragin cajun who loved gumbo, fishin' and gata-huntin'.
Cajun was preceded in death by his father, Charlie.
He is survived by his beloved wife of fifteen years, Beverly; his mother, Ida Faye DeShazo; children, Tiny Landry (Dale), Theresa Tankersley and (Thomas), Timothy Stoffer (Heather); brothers, Kenny Jones and Steven DeShazo; sisters, Charlotte DeShazo and Judy Tyler; mother-in-law, Beve Lovell; grandchildren, Tinae, Chris, Lillie Jean, Ricky, Randy, Brandon, Erik, Harley, and Timothy, Jr.; nephew, Little Bubba; niece, Courtney; and many other family and friends who will deeply miss him.
A visitation for Cajun will be held on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the chapel of Brown Holley Funeral Home, 603 Francis St., in Rayville, LA (318)728-4167. Funeral services will also be held at the funeral home at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 with a viewing prior to the service beginning at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Harper Springs Cemetery in Huttig, Arkansas, where he will be laid to rest with his father Charlie.
Ruston, LA

Roland S. Baggott, age 93 of West Monroe, died Sunday, August 7, 2005 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe. Mr. Baggott was born on August 24, 1911 in Wilmer, Arkansas to Allan and Pansy Baggott. He was an exquisite custom jeweler who made many one-of-a-kind things. Mr. Baggott was also a member of Western Star Lodge #24 F&AM in Monroe for many years. He enjoyed fishing with his son-in-law.
Mr. Baggott is survived by his daughters: Pat Watson and husband Buck of Calhoun, and Barbara Manning of West Monroe; seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wives Geneva Baggott and Freda Baggott.
The family will hold a private service for Mr. Baggott at a later date under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston.

PAMELA M. DONALD IN LOVING MEMORY
Sept. 14, 1954 - Aug. 9, 2004
You left your loved ones here on this earth one year ago today. We wanted you to be with us longer but God called you to be with Him. We know you are resting in the happiness of His presence, But we miss your beautiful smile and the love you spread wherever you were We will always love you and miss you terribly.
Your loving husband Hub, daughter Melissa, son Hub Jr., mother Dot, and all of your family and friends.

TOMMY RAY NICHOLS
In Loving Memory We Miss You!
Aug. 9, 1950 - Jan. 10, 2005
You're spending your first birthday in Heaven. You will always be our "Ray" of sunshine who left us much too soon.

Roland S. Baggott, 93
Roland S. Baggott of West Monroe, a retired jeweler, died Sunday. Private family services will be held at a later date under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Buford Grady Berry, 81
BENBROOK, Texas — Buford Grady Berry, formerly of Monroe, a retired U.S. Department of Agriculture employee, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at the Chapel of Chimes at Laureland Funeral Home, Fort Worth, Texas. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Laureland Memorial Park.

Ruby Maud Causey, 88
Ruby Maud Causey of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park.

Helen Sturdivant Dear, 77
DELHI — Helen Sturdivant Dear, a retired clerk with the Delhi Rural Health Clinic, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Delhi. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be at Delhi Masonic Cemetery.

Timothy DeShazo, 41
RIO RANCHO, N.M. — Timothy "Rajin Cajun" DeShazo, a pipefitter, died July 31. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today and 10:30 a.m. Wednesday until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Harper Springs Cemetery, Huttig, Ark.

Collin Bryan Free, 11
STERLINGTON — Collin Bryan Free, son of Katherine Jo and Rodney Free, died Aug. 4. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Chandler Memorial Cemetery, Chandler, Texas. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Chandler Memorial Funeral Home, Chandler, Texas.

Franklin Pierce Gipson, 49
Franklin Pierce Gipson of West Monroe, a registered nurse, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton.

Inez Brazzel Hood, 87
BOSSIER CITY — Inez Brazzel Hood, 87, formerly of Dubach, a retired seamstress, died Saturday. Services will be 2:30 p.m. today at Corinth Baptist Church, Dubach. Burial will be at Corinth Cemetery, Dubach, under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Jack Richard Lambert, 73
MONTGOMERY — Jack Richard Lambert, a logger, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Montgomery Pentecostal Church, Montgomery. Burial will be at Mount Zion Cemetery, Montgomery, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Easter Reed, 79
TALLULAH — Easter Reed, a homemaker, died Aug. 3. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Seven Star Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at St. Mary's Chapel of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery.

Sue Graves Stubbs, 92
Sue Graves Stubbs of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11:30 a.m. today at Grace Episcopal Church, Monroe. Private family burial at under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Barbara Wilcoxson, 77
FERRIDAY — Barbara Wilcoxson, a retired bookkeeper, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Previously Acknowledged
Durden, Mary Helen: 10 a.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Funderburk, Katherine: 2 p.m. today, First United Methodist Church, Winnsboro.
Hood, Inez Brazzel: 2:30 p.m. today, Corinth Baptist Church, Dubach.
Marron, Mary Hamley: 10 a.m. today, St. Patrick Catholic Church, Lake Providence.
Pool, David L. "Gizz": 2 p.m. Thursday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

MRS. RUBY MAUD CAUSEY
Mulhearn Funeral Home Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mrs. Ruby Maud Causey, 88, of Monroe will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 10, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Weldon Bares officiating. Interment will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Causey died Monday, August 8, 2005 at St. Francis Medical Center. She was a member of Lea Joiner Methodist Church and the Golden Mature Circle class. Mrs. Causey worked at the Piccadilly for many years.
Mrs. Causey was preceded in death by parents, Elijah and Lela Oglesby, husbands, Carl Burns, Claude Causey, and Bennie R. Castagnetta, Sr., sisters, Luella Craft, Goldie Chandler, and Eunice Farris and brothers, Charlie Oglesby, Alfred Oglesby and Walter Oglesby.
Survivors include her children Joseph Castagnetta, Sr., Henry Castagnetta, Tira Bachemin, Phil Bienvenue, Fain Castagnetta,Bennie Castagnetta, numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Sterlington Road, Monroe
Elizabeth Lillian Bowman Cox, a resident of St. Joseph's Nursing Home, passed away Monday, August 8, 2005. Born December 14, 1914, to the union of Katerina Mollenbemdt of LaGrange, Texas, and Harry Bowman of Cedartown, Georgia, she was the granddaughter of Frederika and Heinrich Moellenbemdt of LaGrange, Texas, and M. H. Bowman and Permelia Collins Bowman of Cedartown, Georgia.
Elizabeth was the first librarian of the Fayette Memorial Library in LaGrange, Texas. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Monroe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Cox, sister Lois Beckham, and brother Edward Bowman. She is survived by her daughter Lois Ferguson and husband, Gary, and granddaughters Laurie Ferguson of Monroe and Katie Ferguson of New Orleans. Other family members include sister-in-law Mozelle Oertli of Arlington, Texas, Marion Ferguson and the Mike Ferguson family of Los Angeles.
The family extends gratitude to the staff of St. Joseph's for their loving care over the past six years, to Dr. Art Yarbrough and staff, and to Hospice Care of Louisiana.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, August 11,2005 at 10:00 AM in Smithville, Texas, under the direction of Marrs-Jones Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 13,2005 at 4:00 PM in Monroe at Trinity Lutheran Church.

NANCY H. FUTCH
Farrar Funeral Home - Famerville, La
Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy H. Futch, 84, will be 10:00 AM Thursday August 11, 2005 at Farrar Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville with Robbie Lawson officiating. Interment will be in the Beulah Cemetery, Farmerville. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home.
Mrs. Futch, a retired registered nurse, died Tuesday, August 9th, 2005. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Farmerville.
She is preceded in death by husband, Edward Futch and son, Larkin Futch.
Survivors include: Son: Tommy Futch & wife, AngieDaughters: Mary Ann Cothran & husband, George and Lora Brantley & husband, Steve all of Farmerville, LA.
Two brothers: George "Bub" Haile and William Haile both of Baton Rouge, LA.
Three Grandchildren: Noelle Futch, Garrett Futch and Wade Brantley.
Pallbearers are: Steve Brantley, George Cothran, Ted Lamprich, Alvin Allen, Danny Tettleton and Phil Middleton.
Visitation will be 5:00PM to7:00PM Wednesday at Farrar Funeral Home.
Please sign the register book online at www.farrarfh.com.

Eugene McLain
December 1, 1939 - July 26, 2005
We realize due to the numerous amount of people in attendance during visitation and the funeral service, there were people we were unable to thank personally. As you read this, please know that it is for each and every one of you.
Words can never adequately express feelings of thankfulness. Our Family wishes to thank our many friends, business associates, and good people of this community for their kindness and assistance during the passing of our husband and father.
We thank you for the beautiful flowers, memorials, cards and calls with words of sympathy.
Your kindness and generosity will always be remembered by our Family.
From the Family of Eugene McLain

MARY FLOYD PRUITT
Golden Funeral Home (Died August 8, 2005) - Bastrop, LA
Funeral servieces for Mary Floyd Pruitt, 95, of Jones, LA are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 10, 2005 at the Golden Funeral Home Chapel with Reverands Don Bryan, Gary Traylor and Wayne Young officiating. Interment will follow in the La Ark Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home.
Mrs. Pruitt, a homemaker, member of Holly Ridge Baptist Church and the Holly Lark Homemakers Club, passed away Monday, August 8, 2005 at Morehouse General Hospital.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda Pruitt Watson and husband Willis Earl of Monroe, LA; son, Leland Levi "Jinks" Pruitt and wife Veda of Jones, LA; sister, Marjorie Bunch of Bastrop, LA; two brothers, E.B. Floyd, Jr. of Jones, LA, Louis Floyd of Bastrop, LA; four grandchildren, Kevin Earl Watson, Jill Lynne Watson, Darin "Moosie" Pruitt, Michael Paul Pruitt; three great grandchildren, Holly Chamberlyn Pruitt, Beau-Cannon Levi Pruitt and Thomas Cole Watson.
Mrs. Pruitt is preceded in death by her husband Levi Thomas Pruitt.
Serving as pallbearers are: Kevin Watson, Darin Pruitt, Michael Pruitt, Derl Johnson, Charles Cook and Jeff Floyd.
Memorials may be made to the La Ark Cemetery at 17319 La Ark Rd., Jones, LA 71250

JACK SHELTON
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, LA
Funeral services for Jack Shelton, 74, of Delhi will be held at 10:30AM Thursday, August 11, 2005 at the First Baptist Church in Delhi.
Dr. R. Wayne Briant, Dr. Marcus Murphy and Rev. Jimmy Goodman will officiate.
Committal services will be held at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum in Monroe under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.
Visitation will be held from 7:00-9:00PM Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home in Delhi.
Mr. Shelton was born on August 25, 1930 in Hobart, Oklahoma and went peacefully to meet his Jesus Monday night at his residence in Delhi surrounded by family and close loved ones.
He was a native of Hobart, Oklahoma and a resident of Delhi since 1977 where he owned and operated the Delhi Livestock Auction with his family until his retirement.
He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Haskell Shelton and a brother, Pat Shelton.
He is survived by his loving wife, Delena Weaver Shelton of Delhi; two sons, Mack Shelton and wife Debby of Delhi and Ken Shelton and wife Sharon of Brandon, MS; his mother, Ona Beatrice McClure Shelton of Hobart, OK; two sisters, Sandra Bardsher of Lawton, OK and Karen Denton of Hobart, OK; six grandchildren, Zack and Caroline Shelton, Jason and Erin Shelton, Massey and Jennifer Shelton & Sonny and Brooke Shelton, Stacy and Will Johnson & Angela and Justin Estel and by nine great grandchildren, Brennan, Macie, Blaire, Addison, Braxton and Jackson Shelton, Ainslee, and Olivia Johnson and Landon Estel.
Pallbearers will be Will Johnson, Justin Estel, Zack Shelton, Jason Shelton, Massey Shelton, Sonny Shelton and Gary Hinton.
Honorary pallbearers will be Darrell Beach, D. D. Smith, Mickey Kelly, James King, Charles Taylor, Henry Rice, Clayton Pilgreen, Bucky Adams, Thomas Glover and Paul Wells.
Any planned memorials may be made to the Faith Medical Mission; 802 S. 12 Street, Chickasha, Oklahoma 73018.
To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our web page at www.coxfuneral.com

NORRIS SMITH
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Norris Smith, age 91, will be held Thursday, August 11, 2005 at 10:00 AM at Alabama Presbyterian Church in Sibley, LA.
Officiating the service will be Rev. Bill Willis. Burial will be at the Sibley Cemetery north of Choudrant, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA.
Mr. Smith was born January 15, 1914 in Choudrant, LA and passed away Tuesday August 9, 2005 in Choudrant, LA following a brief illness. He was retired from the Soil Conservation Service and was a member and elder of the Alabama Presbyterian Church in Choudrant, LA. He lived and died with dignity.
Mr. Smith is survived by his wife of sixty-nine years: Dorris Grant Smith; daughter Jeanette Smith Pesnell and husband Willie Earl of Choudrant; son: Bobby R. Smith and wife Joyce Kay of Choudrant; grandchildren: Michael Pesnell and wife Kathi, Stephanie Pesnell Smith and husband Joey, Robby Smith, Joey Smith and wife Paula, and Tim Smith and wife Angie; seventeen great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Bobby R. Smith, Willie Earl Pesnell, Michael Pesnell, Robby Smith, Joey Smith, Tim Smith, Joey D. Smith, great grandsons and special friend Dan O'Neal. Honorary pallbearers will be Chick Childress, Marshall Boyd and John O'Neal.
Memorials may be made to Alabama Presbyterian Church or the church of your choice.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday at the church.

DR. BURDETTE E. TRICHEL
Rose-Neath Funeral Home - Shreveport, LA
Memorial services for Dr. Burdette E. Trichel, 91, will be held at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, August 11, 2005 at First Presbyterian Church. Officiating will be Rev. Bryan McDowell.
Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 10, 2005 at Rose-Neath Marshall Street Funeral Home.
Dr. Trichel was born January 22, 1914 in Harrisonburg, LA and passed away Monday, August 8, 2005 in Shreveport, LA. He was a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church of Shreveport.
Dr. Trichel retired from his medical practice in 1988. He received his medical degree from LSU Medical School in New Orleans with honors and interned at Highland Hospital in Shreveport. He served in WWII in the Pacific Theater of Operations from 1942 until 1945. After serving as Chief Resident at Brigham Hospital in Boston, MA and receiving an Associate Professorship at Harvard, he returned to Shreveport as Chief Resident at Shreveport Charity Hospital. One of the medical pioneers of Shreveport, Dr. Trichel entered private practice in 1950, joined the Highland Clinic in 1952 and founded the Urology Department where he remained until retirement. During his distinguished career, he was a member of the Shreveport Medical Society, professor of Urology at LSU Medical Center, president of the Shreveport Medical Society, president of Highland Clinic and president of the Shreveport Charity Hospital. A professorship in Urology at the LSU Shreveport Medical Center was recently created because of his longtime charitable work. His wife, Jerry Trichel and parents, Joseph Mortimer and Sarah Estelle Kelly Trichel preceded him in death. Survivors are his sons, Charles Trichel and wife, Lee of Shreveport, LA and Jimmy Trichel of Hilton Head, SC; daughter, Cathy Trichel of San Leandro, CA; grandchildren, Melanie Trichel of Savannah, GA, Selena Trichel of Hilton Head, SC, Spence Trichel of Metairie, LA and Lee Anne Trichel of Shreveport, LA; and sisters, Joyce Martin of Winnsboro, LA and Katherine Bond of Baton Rouge, LA.
In his private life, Dr. Trichel was an avid fisherman, bird hunter, dog trainer and outdoor sportsman. Like the famous Will Rogers, he never met a man he didn't like. His grace, love of humanity and goodwill touched countless numbers of lives. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 900 Jordan Street, Shreveport, LA 71101 or LSU Health Sciences Foundation, 1501 Kings Hwy, Box 105 AHB, Shreveport, LA 71103.
Originally published August 10, 2005

Patsy Barber, 66
Patsy Barber of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Essie B. Burson, 78
RAYVILLE — Essie Bearden Burson, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today at Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Dorothy E. Coleman, 81
SHREVEPORT — Dorothy E. Coleman, formerly of Choudrant, a registered nurse, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Choudrant Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

William J. Eubanks, 80
BASTROP — William John "Billy" Eubanks, a machinist, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Christ Church Cemetery.

Roosevelt Heard, 79
RUSTON — Roosevelt Heard, a retired carpenter, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Lisbon. Visitation is 2-4:45 p.m. Friday at King Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Virgie Hall Jackson, 90
FERRIDAY — Virgie Hall Jackson, a homemaker, died August 5. Services are 1 p.m. today at Doty Road Church of God. Visitation is noon today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Gladys Rhymes McKee, 98
VIENNA — Gladys Simmons Rhymes McKee, a retired teacher, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Vienna Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be at Vienna Cemetery.

Dorothy J. Mitchell, 95
BASTROP — Dorothy J. Loudent Mitchell, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Christ Church Cemetery.

Christopher Rinaudo, infant
Christopher Deacon Rinaudo of Monroe, son of John and Nikki Rinaudo, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Mary Dunn Russell, 51
Mary Francis Dunn Russell of Monroe, a homemaker, died Aug. 6. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at First Church of God in Christ, Monroe. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Jack Shelton, 74
DELHI — Jack Shelton, retired owner of the Delhi Livestock Auction, died Monday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe.

Cindy Welch, 44
JONESBORO — Cindy Welch died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be at Garden of Memories. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Barbara Wilcoxson, 77
FERRIDAY — Barbara Wilcoxson, a retired bookkeeper for Purvis Pontiac and Gardner Motors, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be at Natchez City Cemetery, Natchez, Miss. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

ReJaydren Williams, infant
ReJaydren Trévon Williams of Monroe, son of Jeanette Williams and Reginald Richards, died Aug. 5. Graveside services are 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Monroe City Cemetery, Powell Street extension, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Mary Davis Wilson, 86
WINNSBORO — Mary Davis Wilson, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Previously Acknowledged
Causey, Ruby Maud: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Dear, Helen Sturdivant: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church of Delhi.
DeShazo, Timothy "Rajin Cajun": 11 a.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Free, Collin Bryan: 10 a.m. today, Chandler Memorial Cemetery, Chandler, Texas.
Lambert, Jack Richard: 10 a.m. today, Montgomery Pentecostal Church, Montgomery.
Pool, David L. "Gizz": 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Reed, Easter: 1 p.m. today, Seven Star Baptist Church, Tallulah.

ANNIE MARIE "BILLIE" BROWN CHANEY
Brown-Holley Funeral Home - Rayville, LA
Funeral services for Annie Marie "Billie" Brown Chaney will be held at the Rayville United Methodist Church on Friday, August 12, 2005 at 10:00 AM with the Reverend Ted Freeland officiating. Internment will follow at Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Rayville.
Mrs. Chaney was born on February 14, 1922 in Mangham, Louisiana. She passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 following a short illness.
Mrs. Chaney was preceded in death by her parents Stephen W. and Mary Mason LeCroix Brown, her step-parents Charles W. and Ruby Brown Berry, her three older brothers: Frank J. Brown, Stanley C. "Sugar" Brown, and Robert L. Brown and her sister, Lottie Brown Boughton.
Mrs. Chaney is survived by her loving husband of sixty-three years, Joseph Edgar "J.E." Chaney of Rayville, Lousiana. The couple had celebrated their golden anniversary as well as their diamond, sixtieth, anniversary. She is also a survived by her three children: Constance "Connie" Chaney Gotcher and husband Ron of Benbrook, Texas, Charles "Bubba