August 2006 Obituaries from the Monroe News-Star

August - 2006 - Obituaries from The News-Star

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

Doyle "Pappy" Blakely Mulhearn Funeral Home August West Monroe, Louisiana Funeral Services for Mr. Doyle "Pappy" Blakely, 74, of Calhoun, LA will be 10:00 AM Tuesday August 1, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Neil Everett officiating. Burial to follow at Roselawn Memorial Garden Cemetery in Calhoun, LA. "Pappy" was born December 6, 1931 in Dalhart, Texas and passed away in West Monroe, LA on Saturday July 29, 2006. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Calhoun. He was a member of the Friendship Sunday School Class. He served in the United States Army in the Korean War. He is preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Ricky Lamar Blakely. August Mr. Blakely is survived by his wife of three years Mozelle B. Blakely, four sons, Randy D. Blakely and wife Myra of Calhoun, LA; Ricky D. Blakely and wife Rhonda of West Monroe, LA; Gil H. Blakely and wife Linda of West Monroe, LA; and Curtis J. Blakely and wife Jennifer of West Monroe, LA; step-sons, Steve and Bruce Warren; grandchildren, Randy Paul Blakely and wife Grace, Brooke Blakely, John Blakely; Stacey York and husband Andy; Justin and Lindsey Blakely, Brandon and Joshua Blakely. Pallbearers will be Brandon Blakely, Josh Blakely, Justin Blakely, Andy York, John Blakely, and Randy Paul Blakely. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Friendship Sunday School Class. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until Service Time Tuesday August 1, 2006 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolence: www.mulhearnfuneralhome. com.

JAMES THOMPSON BRYANT SR. Cox Funeral Home August Lake Providence, LA Funeral services for James Thompson Bryant Sr., age 73, will be 10:00AM Tuesday, August 1, 2006 at the First Presbyterian Church, Lake Providence, LA with Rev. Lauren Moore officiating. Interment will be 1:00PM Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at the Oakwood Cemetery, Milan TN, with a visitation at Bodkin Funeral Home, Milan, TN from 11:00AM until 1:00PM. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Lake Providence, LA. August He is preceded in death by his parents: Roy & Sara Bryant. James is survived by his wife:Billie Bryant of Lake Providence, LA; son: James T. "Tom" Bryant Jr. & his wife Priss of Natchez, MS; daughter: Julia Bryant Vaughn & her husband Mark of Nashville, TN; twin-brother: Dick Bryant of Trezevant, TN; sister: Sara Greenlee of Memphis, TN; 7 grandchildren: John, Will, Eliza, & Bryant Vaughn, Tripp, Jackson, & Grayson Bryant. Mr. Jim Bryant graduated from Milan High School & attended Memphis State University & Murdock Cotton School. He was an elder in the Lake Providence First Presbyterian Church. He also served in the Korean War. He was past president of the Lake Providence Country Club, Commander of the American Legion, & president of Bryant-Osborne Cotton Co. He was a long time business man & active in the cotton Industry. He was president of the Arkansas-Missouri Cotton Trade Assn. He served on the board of directors of American Cotton Assn. & Southern Cotton Assn. He was a merchant delegate to the National Cotton Council & served as an East Carroll Police Juror. Pallbearers will be: John Vaughn, Will Vaughn, Tripp Bryant, Jackson Bryant, Eliza Vaughn, Bryant Vaughn, Donnie Meadows. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Dan Osborne, George Fox, Grady "Bubber" Brown, Carl Bonner, Danny Morara, Harvey Howington, Jim Thom, James Oscar Thornton, Wallace Oliver, Bobby Holt.

MR. DONALD C. GOVANG Mulhearn Funeral Home August West Monroe, LA Memorial service for Mr. Donald C. Govang, 85, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, August 2, 2006, at St. Paschal's Catholic Church with Rev. Mike Haney officiating. A private family graveside service will also be held Wednesday under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe. August Mr. Govang passed away at his residence on July 30, 2006. He was a member of St. Paschal's Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. Mr. Govang was a Navy veteran of WWII serving in Bougainville and Guadalcanal. He was very active in the Little Theatre and enjoyed performing for the Young Stage. Mr. Govang was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Marguerite. Survivors include his children, Regina Shimonski, Fran Burgess, Nan Cogburn, and Donald Govang, Jr.; grandchildren, Sarah Haden, Jill Burroughs, Shawn Burgess, Eric Burgess, Abby Cogburn, and Will Cogburn; great grandchildren, Leland Holton, Bayleigh Haden, and Lauren Haden; and sister, Lorraine Gentile. Online Registry/Condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

STEVE PATRICK Cox Funeral Home August Delhi, LA Funeral services for Steve Patrick, 50, of Epps, LA, will be held at 10:00AM Tuesday, August 1, 2006 at the Dunn Baptist Church with Rev. Eddie Fuller and Rev. Bernard Duchesne Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the Epps Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi, LA. August Visitation will begin at 5:00PM Monday at Dunn Baptist Church. Mr. Patrick died Sunday at the Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro, LA. He is preceded in death by his mother Pearl Patrick. Steve was a Cotton Gin Mechanic and a member of the Dunn Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Gail Patrick of Epps, LA; two daughters, Jessica Jinks and husband, Eric of Delhi, LA, and Stephanie Patrick of Epps, LA; one granddaughter, Kaylee Jinks of Delhi, LA; his father, John Edward Patrick and wife, Linda of Delhi, LA; a brother, Allen Patrick and wife, Lisa of Rayville, LA and a very special mother-in-law, Mary Lingefelt of Epps, LA; and his maternal grandfather, Bud Hines of Epps, LA. He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Simms, Buddy Lingefelt, Rick Wilcher, Randy Fryer, James Hosea, and Tim Boles. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our webpage at www.coxfuneral.com

Annie M. Dale, 79
Annie M. Dale of Monroe, a nurse's aide, died July 25. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is from noon to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at City Cemetery.

Mildred B.H. Degeyter, 73
Mildred Bernice Hoffman Degeyter, a homemaker of West Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial is at Luna Methodist Church Cemetery.

Katie Handy, 82
Katie Handy, a homemaker of Monroe, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.

Camille W. Holloway, 80
OLLA — Camille Windham Holloway, a retired teacher, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Burial will be at the Chickasaw Cemetery east of Olla.

Ora Bell Murphy Joiner, 86
RAYVILLE — Ora Bell Murphy Joiner a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery.

Curtis Kleinpeter Sr., 79
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Curtis Kleinpeter Sr., a retired custodian, died July 24. Services are at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Lake Providence High School auditorium. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Town of Lake Providence Cemetery.

Jayla N. Murphy, infant
Jayla Nicole Murphy, the infant daughter of Erica Robinson and Jimmy Murphy Jr., died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland.

Evelyn S. Pankey, 87
Evelyn Simpson Pankey of Monroe, a retired Ouachita National Bank teller, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at 3 p.m. today at Crestview Cemetery, Dewitt, Ark.

Steve Patrick, 50
EPPS — Steve Patrick, a cotton gin mechanic, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Dunn Baptist Church. Visitation is 8 a.m. until time of service at the church. Burial is at Epps Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Earnest Potter, 91
GILBERT — Earnest Potter, a retired school bus driver, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Clayton 'Bud' Rogers, 85
BASTROP — Clayton "Bud" Rogers, a retired millwright, died Friday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Stevenson Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is 8-9:30 a.m. today at Golden Funeral Home.

Mary Cowart Welch, 95
Mary Cowart Welch of Sterlington, a homemaker, died Monday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of the funeral home.

Donald G. Westrup, 68
COLUMBIA — Donald G. Westrup, a pipefitter, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Previously acknowledged
Blakely, Doyle "Pappy": 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Moffett, Arthur Lee: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston.
Summerhill, Eula A.: 1:30 p.m. today, Cherokee Memorial Cemetery, Lodi, Calif

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

KENNETH LEE BERRY SR. Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mr. Kenneth Lee Berry Sr., 72, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00AM Thursday, August 3, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Rick Crandall officiating. Burial will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA. Mr. Berry died on July 31, 2006 at the Cornerstone Hospital in West Monroe, LA after a lengthy illness. He was an engineer with the Arkansas and Louisiana, Missouri Railroad for thirty years. Mr. Berry served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He loved to cook. He also was a 32 degree Mason and former Past Master of the Graham Surghnor Masonic Lodge # 383. Mr. Berry is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Beth Monroe Berry; daughter, Dianne Berry Greer; and his parents, Orlean and William Gray Berry. Survivors include his daughters, Carol Waggoner and husband, Mike of Slidell, LA, June Tettleton and husband Nicky of Farmerville, LA; son, Ken Berry Jr. of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Teri Waggoner, Amy Waggoner, Misty Jones, Adell Johnson and husband Brian, Ashley Tettleton and Brooke Greer; two great grandchildren, Madison Waggoner and Cameron Landry; sister, Louise Hennen and husband Benson; brothers, Buddy Berry and wife Violet, Ned Berry and wife Elva Dean, Joe Berry and wife Lillie Ann; numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his companion, Mona Jowers. Pallbearers will be Jim Harrison, Gene Berry, Bill Berry, Keith Berry, Zach Sheehan, and Billy Townsend. Honorary pallbearers will be Carroll Townsend, Les White, and Harvie Eady. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 9:00PM Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home or the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Online Registry/Condolences www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

HAZEL WALKER ELLERBEE Crother-Glenwood Funeral Home Tallulah, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Hazel Walker Ellerbee, age 88, will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, August 2, 2006, at First Baptist Church in Tallulah, LA, with Rev. John W. Rushing officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00AM until hour of service at the church. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in Tallulah under direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home. Mrs. Ellerbee died Monday, July 31, 2006 at her residence in Tallulah after a lengthy illness. She was born in Sikes, LA and had lived in Tallulah since 1938. She was a retired secretary and bookkeeper for the Madison Parish Assessor's office. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Tallulah. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Ellerbee, and a son, Darryl James Ellerbee. Survivors include: daughter-in-law: Leslye D. Ellerbee of Tallulah LA; four grandchildren: Darryl J. Ellerbee, Jr., of Talluah,LA, Jack D. Ellerbee of Hammond, LA, John H. Ellerbee of Baton Rouge, LA, and Elizabeth E. Sullivan of Tallulah, LA; five great-grandchildren: Lori E. Sullivan, Leslye Blake Sullivan, Carter O. Sullivan, Alvin Walker Sullivan, and Henry James Ellerbee, all of Tallulah, LA; one sister: Majorie W. Parker of Olla, LA. Pallbearers will be Tommy Bishop, Jim D. Sevier, Jr., Sidney Johnson, Dale McGoun, Michael Lancaster and Ray Caldwell.

HAZEL MARIE BUTLER SUTTON Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Hazel Marie Butler Sutton, 84, of Monroe, LA. will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, August 4, 2006 at North Monroe Baptist Church in Monroe, LA. Rev. Warren Eckhart will be officiating with burial to follow at the Mer Rouge Cemetery in Mer Rouge, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Sutton was born in Mer Rouge, LA on September 8, 1921 and passed away in Monroe, LA on July 31, 2006. After she and Mr. Sutton returned to Monroe from serving in the military, Mrs. Sutton served as the church hostess at College Place Baptist Church for many years. She was also the food service manager at Sherrouse Elementary School for 14 years beginning in 1964. Mrs. Sutton was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William C. Butler; a brother, Carlos Ray Butler; a sister, Martha Harvey; and her husband, Mr. H.C. Sutton. She is survived by her three daughters: Billie Jean Smith and husband, Leslie of Charleston, SC; Bettie Marie Lockwood and husband, Charles Richard of Swartz, LA; and Denita Ann White and husband, Barry of West Monroe, LA; six siblings: Harry Butler of Elmer, LA; Henry Grady Butler of Mer Rouge, LA; Mae Hope Hester of Bastrop, LA; Effie Lou Denenea of Covington, LA; Jeptha Butler of Mer Rouge, LA; and Owen Butler of Mer Rouge, LA; Grandchildren: Tracy Lynn Smith of Jacksonville, FL; Slade Earl Smith of Lafayette, CA; Charles Richard Lockwood, Jr. and wife, Eva; William Edward Lockwood and wife, Teresa; Danny Earl Lockwood and wife, Laurie; Ronald Lynn Lockwood and wife, Roxanne; Larry Lee Lockwood all of Swartz, LA; Phillip Michael Inzina of Houston, TX; Rachel Allison Inzina of Monroe, LA; Hillary Laing Inzina Payne and husband Shean of Dallas, TX; three step granddaughters: Christy LeBlanc and husband, Jeff of Gulfport, MS; Jennifer Banks and husband, Kerry of Ruston, LA; and Maure Sternberg and husband, Michael of Mobile, AL; 10 Great Grandchildren, 7 Step Great Grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Sutton's grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be Thursday, August 3, 2006 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe, LA. The family would like to extend their thanks to the nurses and staff at Avalon Place and Hospice Care of Louisiana for their special care and support given, with a special thank you to Wanda Tappin for her loving care and devotion. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. Online messages for family may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

MARY COWART WELCH Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Services for Mrs. Mary Cowart Welch, 95, will be 10 AM Thursday, August 3, 2006, at First Baptist Church of Sterlington with Rev. J.E. Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Beulah Cemetery in Oak Grove, LA, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Welch was born on December 13, 1910, in West Carroll Parish, LA and died on July 31, 2006 at Cornerstone Hospital in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Sterlington, LA. Survivors include her sons, Jacob N. Perot and wife Betty and Bruce Bonner and wife Jean; eight grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and two great-great grandsons. Visitation will be 5 PM until 8 PM Wednesday August 2, 2006 at the funeral home on Sterlington Road and 9 AM until service time at the church on Thursday. Online registry/condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

DONALD G. WESTRUP Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Donald George Westrup, age 67, of Hebert, LA will be held at 10:00AM, Thursday, August 3, 2006 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia, LA with Rev. Eric Harriman officiating. Interment will follow in the Hebert Cemetery in Hebert. Mr. Westrup was born on May 28, 1939 in Galveston, TX to the union of George Henry and Christina Wern Westrup and died Monday, July 31, 2006 at the St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, LA. He was a retired pipefitter with Pipefitters Union Local #211 in Houston, TX, having 45 years of service. He was a member of the Columbia Masonic Lodge #164 and the John Mitchell Lodge in Hitchcock, TX. He also served in the U. S. Coast Guard. Survivors include his wife: Debbie Stapleton Westrup of Hebert, LA; her children: Donna Kay Burkhalter of Texas City, TX, Gary Eugene Westrup and his wife: Bridget of San Antonia, TX, Karen Moore and her husband: Doug of Santa Fe, TX, Brandy L. Dannehl and her husband: J. R. of Hebert, LA, and Christy Westrup of Hebert, LA; his step-father: Eugene Eldridge of Santa Fe, TX; his sisters: Barbara Giamfortone and her husband: Jody of Santa Fe, TX, Marsha Moore and her husband: Fred of LaMarque, TX, Rena Tambrella and her husband: Frank of Santa Fe, TX and Jerry Tennell and her husband: Mike of Middle Torch Key, FL; seven grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be members of Columbia Masonic Lodge #164. Visitaiton will be Wednesday from 5:00PM until 9:00PM and Thursday from 8:00AM until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia, LA.

Joe Cascio, 78
RUSTON — Joe Cascio, a carpenter formerly of Monroe, died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

George Lee Crum, 74
George Lee Crum of West Monroe, a master plumber, died Monday. A memorial service is 7 p.m. today at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, West Monroe under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

James Cleve Deere, 88
OAK GROVE — James Cleve Deere, a farmer, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Forest Corner Cemetery, Forest.

Donald C. Govang, 85
Donald C. Govang of West Monroe, a retired plant manager, died Sunday. A memorial service is 11 a.m. today at St. Paschal's Catholic Church, West Monroe. Private graveside services are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jay Gresham, 52
RAYVILLE — Jay Gresham, a pipefitter, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ruth J. Hawkins, 94
BASTROP — Ruth J. Hawkins, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Cherry Ridge Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Fred Willie McDaniel, 59
MER ROUGE — Fred Willie McDaniel, a custodian for Oakwood Nursing Home, died July 27. Services are noon Thursday at New Saint Paul Church of God in Christ. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Red Hill Cemetery, Mer Rouge.

Joel Wheeler, 75
HUTTIG, Ark. — Joel Wheeler, a laborer, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Felsenthal Baptist Church, Huttig, Ark. Visitation is noon until time of services at the church. Burial will be in Bapts Chapel Church Cemetery, Huttig under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Previously acknowledged
Dale, Annie M: 2 p.m. today, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Joiner, Ora Bell Murphy: 10 a.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Kleinpeter, Curtis Sr.: 11 a.m. today, Lake Providence High School auditorium.
Moffett, Arthur Lee: 10 a.m. today, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston

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

JOE CASCIO Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Graveside services for Joe Cascio, 78, formerly of Monroe, LA now residing in Alpine Guest Care of Ruston, LA will be 10:00 AM Saturday, August 5, 2006 at Riverview Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Mr. Cascio was born January 6, 1928, and went to be with his Lord July 29, 2006. He is preceded in death by his wife, Bobbie Kitchens Cascio; parents, Tony and Mary Cascio; brothers, Nick and Sam; and sister, Lena. He is survived by two daughters, Donna Maroon and husband Loyce of Ferriday, LA and Gloria Nugent and husband Jerry of Ruston, LA; one son, Joe R. Cascio of West Monroe, LA; eight grandchildren, Matt Maroon, Lisa Smith and Christy Porter all of Ferriday, LA; Kevin Nugent of Ruston, LA, Keith Nugent of Farmerville, LA, Kata Cascio of West Monroe, LA, Luke Cascio of Downsville, LA, and Jesse Cascio of Calhoun, LA; eight great grandchildren, Aaron Michael, Bailey Rose, Jacob, Maddie, Kadence, Zavin, Bentley, and Madison; brothers, Tony, Eddie, Charles, C.S., James, and Ronnie; sisters, Mary, Jo Ann, and Linda. He leaves a host of friends, especially his family at Alpine Guest Care. We thank you Alpine, from Administration to Housekeeping for loving and taking care of our dad. Dr. J. V. Jones, his care and support for over twenty years. Dr. Derek McClusky for his skill and support during surgery and to the ICU nurses and staff, you were wonderful. In lieu of flowers, please support your favorite charity or organization. Online messages may be sent to: www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com.

"JAY" JESSE CLAUDE GRESHAM III Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, Louisiana Memorial Services for Mr. "Jay" Jesse Claude Gresham, III., 52, of Rayville, LA will be 10:00 AM Friday, August 4, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Neil Everett officiating. Burial will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA. Mr. Gresham was born January 18, 1954 in Monroe, LA and passed away on July 31, 2006 in Monroe, LA. He was a pipefitter for Conan Construction and has been in the construction business for eighteen years. He is preceded in death by his parents, J. C. and Olla Mae Gresham, Jr. He is survived by his four children, Amber Miklosey and husband T. J. of Calhoun, LA, Emily Babcock and husband Jeff of West Monroe, LA, Jesse C. Gresham, IV. of West Monroe, LA and Ross Gresham of West Monroe, LA, grandchildren, Rhiannon, John Thomas and Jillian Miklosey, Ashton and Shelby Babcock, two brothers, Gary Gresham and wife Ann of Pineville, LA and Rory Gresham and wife Beverly of Rayville, LA, two nephews, David and Ryan Gresham and two nieces, Mary and Amy Gresham. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until Service Time Friday, August 4, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome. com.

KIMBERLY T. HOLLIS Hester's Central State Monroe, LA Funeral Home The funeral services for for Kimberly Tereze Hollis, 31, will be at Triumph Baptist Church, 800 Girod Street, Saturday, August 5, 2006 at 12:00 Noon. Kimberly had her homegoing on July 29, 2006 at St. Francis North Medical Center. She was born August 19, 1974 to Belinda Hollis and Aaron Ellis. She attended Triumph Baptist Church and later moved her membership to Parkview Church of God In Christ. She was a 1994 graduate of Carroll High School. She leaves to cherish her memories, her loving son Dequaris Hollis; mother Belinda Hollis; father Aaron Ellis; sisters LaKinyan Hollis, and Marqualla Ellis; and one brother preceded in her death, Marquez Ellis. She is also survived by aunts, uncles, other relatives and caring friends. Visitation hours will be from 1-7PM Friday, August 4, 2006 at Hester's Funeral Home.

MRS. BOBBIE "BOO" MCINNISH PAYNE Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA A memorial service for Bobbie "Boo" Payne, 63 of Monroe will be at 3:00 PM, Friday, August 4, 2006 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, with Rev. Dick Humphries and Rev. Susan Ferguson officiating. Visitation will be at the church from 1:00 to 3:00 PM under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mrs. Payne was born August 18, 1942, and passed away, August 1, 2006, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband of twenty-seven years, James Arthur Payne, Sr. and her father Kenzie McInnish. She is survived by her daughter, Beth Payne Cummings, Monroe; son James Arthur Payne, Jr., Covington, LA; her grandson, Payne Cummings; mother, Reeva McInnish; sister Kay Matthews and husband Tom, Birmingham, AL, and a host of nieces, cousins, and friends. A graduate of Troy State University, she taught at River Oaks and Grace Episcopal Schools. Boo was listed in Who's Who Among American's Teachers & received the Outstanding Award as a "Louisiana Unsung Hero in Education." She was a member of St. Paul's Chancel Choir, taught Sunday School, and worked in the United Methodist Women. Mrs. Payne directed the Caroler and Cherub Choirs and was a member of the Spirit Builder's Sunday School Class. Boo was a soloist with Monroe Chamber Chorale, a member of Masterwork Singers, and Musical Coterie. She was also a member of AK Chapter of PEO. Boo wished to thank all her friends for their gifts, prayers, care, cards, visits, food and flowers, along with the doctors and staff of M.D. Anderson, Dr. Charles Morgan, and Hospice Care of Louisiana, Inc. Her family will ever be grateful for all the love and friendship shown her. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Music Ministry of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Grace Episcopal School, or a charity of your choice. Online messages for family may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.

Morris Ray "Doc" Parnell Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Funeral services for Morris Ray "Doc" Parnell, 59, of Algiers, LA will be 10:00 AM Friday, August 4, 2006, at New Hope Baptist Church in Choudrant, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Dewayne Monk. Interment will be at New Hope Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Mr. Parnell passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2006. He was born in Winnsboro, LA. He was a retired Relay Foreman Technician with Entergy (LP&L) for the past 37 years. He is survived by his wife Marianne Harrison Parnell; children, Bernadette and Paul Parnell; brothers, Edie and Billy Jack Parnell. Pallbearers will be Roy Hepting, Steve Walker, Hank LaBlanc, Harold R. Parnell, Charles Franklin, and Kenneth W. Parnell, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul T. Parnell, Roy Ross Lapie, Justin Klumpp. Visitation will be 8:00 AM — 10:00 AM Friday, August 4, 2006 at the church Online messages may be sent to: www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

AZEL MARIE BUTLER SUTTON Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Hazel Marie Butler Sutton, 84, of Monroe, LA. will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, August 4, 2006 at North Monroe Baptist Church in Monroe, LA. Rev. Warren Eckhart will be officiating with burial to follow at the Mer Rouge Cemetery in Mer Rouge, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Sutton was born in Mer Rouge, LA on September 8, 1921 and passed away in Monroe, LA on July 31, 2006. After she and Mr. Sutton returned to Monroe from serving in the military, Mrs. Sutton served as the church hostess at College Place Baptist Church for many years. She was also the food service manager at Sherrouse Elementary School for 14 years beginning in 1964. Mrs. Sutton was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William C. Butler; a brother, Carlos Ray Butler; a sister, Martha Harvey; and her husband, Mr. H.C. Sutton. She is survived by her three daughters: Billie Jean Smith and husband, Leslie of Charleston, SC; Bettie Marie Lockwood and husband, Charles Richard of Swartz, LA; and Denita Ann White and husband, Barry of West Monroe, LA; six siblings: Harry Butler of Elmer, LA; Henry Grady Butler of Mer Rouge, LA; Mae Hope Hester of Bastrop, LA; Effie Lou Denenea of Covington, LA; Jeptha Butler of Mer Rouge, LA; and Owen Butler of Mer Rouge, LA; Grandchildren: Tracy Lynn Smith of Jacksonville, FL; Slade Earl Smith of Lafayette, CA; Charles Richard Lockwood, Jr. and wife, Eva; William Edward Lockwood and wife, Teresa; Danny Earl Lockwood and wife, Laurie; Ronald Lynn Lockwood and wife, Roxanne; Larry Lee Lockwood all of Swartz, LA; Phillip Michael Inzina of Houston, TX; Rachel Allison Inzina of Monroe, LA; Hillary Laing Inzina Payne and husband Shean of Dallas, TX; three step granddaughters: Christy LeBlanc and husband, Jeff of Gulfport, MS; Jennifer Banks and husband, Kerry of Ruston, LA; and Maure Sternberg and husband, Michael of Mobile, AL; 10 Great Grandchildren, 7 Step Great Grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Sutton's grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be Thursday, August 3, 2006 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe, LA. The family would like to extend their thanks to the nurses and staff at Avalon Place and Hospice Care of Louisiana for their special care and support given, with a special thank you to Wanda Tappin for her loving care and devotion. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. Online messages for family may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

Jessica Allen, 26
MESQUITE, Texas — Jessica Allen died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Kenneth Lee Berry, 72
Kenneth Lee Berry of West Monroe, a retired railroad engineer with ALM Railroad, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Geneva Denny, 84
FERRIDAY — Geneva Denny, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Young's Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at New Pine Hill Cemetery, Ferriday.

Jay Gresham, 52
RAYVILLE — Jay Gresham, a pipefitter, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Michael W. Hanspard I, 44
PERRIS, Calif. — Michael W. Hanspard I, formerly of Monroe, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete.

Olivia C. Henderson, 92
BATON ROUGE — Olivia Cooper Henderson, a retired teacher formerly of Lake Providence, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be at Heavenly Rest Cemetery.

Margaree Mayfield, 89
BERNICE — Margaree Mayfield, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Emma Jean Miller, 79
Emma Jean Miller of Monroe, a retired accountant, died Wednesday. Services are 9 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Jayla N. Murphy, infant
Jayla Nicole Murphy, infant daughter of Erica Robinson and Jimmy Murphy Jr. of Monroe, died Sunday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Friday at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Leona B. Post, 77
BASTROP — Leona B. Post, a retired sales manager at Sarah Coventry, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Causey Cemetery, Bastrop.

Berylynn Spyker, 78
BASTROP — Berylynn Spyker, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 4 p.m. Friday at Riverside Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 today at the church. Burial will be at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop under the direction of Golden Funeral Home.

Mary Cowart Welch, 95
Mary Cowart Welch of Sterlington, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church of Sterlington. Burial will be at Beulah Cemetery, Oak Grove under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Donald G. Westrup, 67
HEBERT — Donald George Westrup, a retired pipefitter with Pipefitters Union Local #211, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 8 a.m. today until time of services at the funeral home. Burial will be at Hebert Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Casico, Joe: 10 a.m. Saturday, Riverview Cemetery.
Hawkins, Ruth J.: 10 a.m. today, Cherry Ridge Baptist Church, Cherry Ridge.
McDaniel, Fred Willie: noon today, New St. Paul Church of God in Christ.
Wheeler, Joel: 2 p.m. Friday, Felsenthall Baptist Church, Huttig, Ark

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

OPAL LYONS BAILEY Atchley Funeral Home Seymour, TN Opal Lyons Bailey, age 93, of Farmerville, LA, (formerly of Seymour, TN), passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2006, at her home. Survivors include: son, Willard G. Bailey and wife Alice; daughter, Loma Jean Stazel and husband George; grandchildren, Dennis Stazel, Diana Yessick, Donna Blaydes, Leanne Meador, David Stazel, Margie Beeson and their families; 6 great-grandchildren; sister: Mary Crigler; and a host of relatives. Graveside service and interment will be 10:00AM Sunday in Atchley's Seymour Memory Gardens with Rev. Ron Blaydes officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00PM until 8:00PM Saturday at Atchley Funeral Home Seymour, 122 Peacock Court, Seymour, TN 37865 (865-577-2807) www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

BARRY WAYNE SIMPSON AUG. 4, 1944-MAR. 11, 1967 KAREN, DALE, & ERVIN IN LOVING MEMORY

William Alderman, 38
William "Booger" Alderman of West Monroe died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jessica Allen, 26
MESQUITE, Texas — Jessica Allen died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Sondheimer. Visitation is all day today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be at Mount Cellar Cemetery, Tallulah.

Mary Anderson, 94
RAYVILLE — Mary Anderson, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Otha Benson, 76
FARMERVILLE — Otha Benson, a homemaker, died July 28. Services are 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Farmerville High School Auditorium. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Farmerville Church of God in Christ. Burial will be at Farmerville City Cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Edith Overton Bettge, 80
FERRIDAY — Edith Overton Bettge, a housewife, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island.

Irvy Everett Cumpton, 75
RAYVILLE — Irvy Everette Cumpton, a security guard with Pecanland Mall, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rayville Masonic Cemetery.

Jesse C. Gresham III, 52
RAYVILLE — Jesse Clause "Jay" Gresham III, a pipefitter, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m. until services at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

James G. Guthrie Jr., 61
James Grayson Guthrie Jr. of Monroe, an architect, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Katie Handy, 82
Katie Handy of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Light Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Pilgrim Rest Cemetery, Mangham.

Kimberly Hollis, 31
Kimberly Hollis of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are noon Saturday at Triumph Baptist Church. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Louis Houston, 86
Louis Houston of Monroe, a retired veteran, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Hazel Hudson, 80
Hazel Hudson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Riverside Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. with family hour 6-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be at Mount Moriah Cemetery, Kingston.

Alma Johnson, 88
RUSTON — Alma Johnson, a retired city of Ruston employee, died Monday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday at China Grove Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-4:45 p.m. today at King Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be at the church cemetery.
Arthur Jones, 83

BASTROP — Arthur Jones, a mill worker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

John Landis, 99
WINNSBORO — John Landis, a farmer, died July 28. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Augusta Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burial is at State Place Cemetery, Winnsboro, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home.

Margaree Mayfield, 89
DUBACH — Margaree Mayfield, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Hopewell Baptist Church, Dubach. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. until services Saturday at the church. Burial will be at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Lisbon under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Emma Jane Miller, 79
Emma Jane Miller of Monroe, a retired accountant, died Wednesday. Services are 9 a.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Bobbie 'Boo' Payne, 63
Bobbie "Boo" Payne of Monroe, a retired teacher, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. today at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until time of services at the church. Burial will be at St. Paul's United Methodist Church Columbarium under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Frederick Piper, 25
DALLAS — Frederick Piper, a construction worker formerly of Monroe, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Earnest Potter, 91
GILBERT — Earnest Potter, a retired school bus driver, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Macedonia Baptist Church. The wake is 2-5 p.m. today at Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert.

Flenell Rice, 55
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Flenell Rice, a contractor, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Lake Providence High Auditorium. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Tuesday at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be at Lonestar Cemetery.

Andrew Lee Starks Jr., 31
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Andrew Lee Starks Jr., formerly of Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Ludden Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Jessica Stone, 21
Jessica Stone of West Monroe, a University of Louisiana at Monroe student, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. with a prayer service 6-7 p.m. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at St. Matthew Cemetery, Monroe.

Hazel M.B. Sutton, 84
Hazel Marie Butler Sutton of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. today at North Monroe Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Mer Rouge Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Casico, Joe: 10 a.m. Saturday, Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.
Denny, Geneva: 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Henderson, Olivia C.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Miller, Emma Jane: 9 a.m. today, Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe.
Murphy, Jayla Nicole: 11 a.m. today, Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Post, Leona B.: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Spyker, Berylyn: 4 p.m. today, Riverside Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Wheeler, Joel: 2 p.m. today, Felsenthall Baptist Church, Huttig, Ark

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

Bobby Ray Allbritton, Jr. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside services for Bobby Ray Allbritton, Jr., 35, of West Monroe, LA will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday, August 6, 2006, at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe, LA. Rev. Jerry Salisbury will be officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Bobby was born February 14, 1971 in West Monroe, LA and passed away August 3, 2006 in West Monroe, LA. Bobby Allbritton Jr. had a love and a passion for the sport of golf, which was played on a consistent basis. He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Ray Allbritton, Sr. and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Laws and Bascom Earl Allbritton Bobby is survived by his mother, Betty L. Allbritton of Calhoun, LA; sister, Tina Walker and husband Bill of Scottsdale, Arizona; paternal grandmother, Gloria Lee Allbritton of West Monroe; and a host of other family and friends. Pallbearers will be Chris Parker, Chad Jump, Kenny Witten, Matt Owens, Byron Wiggins, Stacey Hemphill, David Del Rio, and Brad Hill. Visitation will be Saturday from 6 PM until 7 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA Online messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

MILDRED BURNITT BELL Rose-Neath Funeral Home Southside Chapel Shreveport, LA Services for Mildred Burnitt Bell, 83, will be held at Pinecroft Baptist Church, 8002 Jewella Road, Shreveport, LA, Saturday, August 5, 2006 at 2:30PM. Officiating will be Reverend Marty Wright pastor of Pinecroft Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Forest Park West Cemetery, Meriwether Road. Our mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and best friend went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, August 2, 2006 at Saint Joseph Nursing Home, Monroe, LA. Mildred was a native of Kinder, LA and had lived in Shreveport for over 50 years having moved to the Monroe area in her later years to be near her family. She was a member of Pinecroft Baptist Church for over 50 years and faithfully served as WMU Director, Choir Member and Officer, plus many other duties. She was retired from the Caddo Parish Commission working in the Food Stamps office. She was preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband of 58 years, Floyd Bell (Saturday, August 5, 2006 would have been Floyd and Mildred's 67th marriage anniversary); granddaughter, Angela Hunter Parker; brother, Abner Burnitt and sister, Deloris Hines. She is survived by her two daughters, Joyce Hunter and husband, Fred of Delhi, LA, Judy Miller and husband, Bill of West Monroe, LA; five grandchildren, Sandy Watters and husband, Jeff of Helena, MT, Rebecca Girod and husband, Mark of Winnsboro, LA, Debra Hunter of Owensboro, KY, Robert Lonadier and wife, Sonja of Ocala, FL, Rodney Miller and wife, Tracey of Guyton, GA; eleven great-grandchildren; three brothers, Edward Burnitt and wife, Paula of Converse, LA, Bobby Burnett and wife, JoAnn of Kingston, OK, John Burnitt and wife, Julie of Clinton, UT; two sisters, Ruth Hesser of Texarkana, TX, Rose Swain and husband, Kenneth of Prairieville, LA; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers will be Robert Lonadier, Rodney Miller, Paul Burnitt, Darien Burnitt, Craig Swain, Bobby O. Burnett, John W. Burnett and Edward Hines. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Senior Men's Class of Pinecroft Baptist Church. We would like to thank the employees and staff of Saint Joseph Assisted Living and of Saint Joseph Nursing Home for the wonderful love, care and support you gave to our mother. A special thanks is also extended to the wonderful people that sat with her for so many months. To Hospice Care of Louisiana, there are not enough words to express our appreciation of the way you took care of Mother and supported us these last few months. To each of you special people that touched Mother's life and made her home going so much easier, May God Bless You. The family suggests memorial donations be made to Pinecroft Baptist Church or to LA Baptist Children's Home.

MS. JESSICA AARON STONE Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Ms. Jessica Aaron Stone, 21, will be 10:00AM, Saturday, August 5, 2006 at St. Matthew's Catholic Church in Monroe, LA. Officiating will be Father Joe Puthuppally. Interment will follow at St. Matthew's Catholic Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Jessica Stone was born on September 16, 1984 and passed away on August 3, 2006. Jessica lived a passionate life and died tragically too early in a car accident. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Jimmy Forbito and paternal grandfather, Tony Cascio. She is survived by her mother and best friend: D'Andra Forbito of Monroe, LA; fathers, Johnny Stone of Marion, MS, and Victor Cascio of Monroe, LA; grandparents, Bill "Pee Paw" Forbito of Oak Ridge, LA, and Marguritte "Mee Maw" Cascio of Monroe, LA; brother, Tony Cascio of Monroe, LA, and canine companion, Pierre. Jessica graduated from Neville High School in 2001 where she enjoyed playing softball. She was currently attending ULM to earn her degree in Elementary education. She wanted to be an elementary school teacher. Jessica was working during the summer at the Monroe Athletic Club (MAC) on Chauvin Lane. Her angelic presence and her girlish giggles will be greatly missed by her numerous family members and friends that she left behind too soon. Jessica was very giving and loving with no imitation or judgments. She gave genuine love and care and only wanted to receive it in return. "Jessie Bug", we love, love and miss you unconditionally. Pallbearers will be Rachael Forbito, Kimberly Ivey, Alisha Forbito, Nenna Camp, Sherry Peveto, Nancy Moncrief and Angel Forbito. Honorary pallbearers will be Ashley Jones, Ashley Bivens, Michele Lovett. Online messages may be sent to the family at: www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

GLADYS WILLIAMS Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral services for Gladys Williams, 88, of Farmerville, LA, will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, August 6, 2006 at Liberty Hill Primitive Baptist Church with Bro. Woodrow Hudson, Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. Mrs. Williams, a homemaker, died August 4, 2006. She was a devoted Mother and Grandmother who loved spending time with her family. She was a member of Liberty Hill Primitive Baptist Church. Surviving her are four sons: Roy Williams & wife, Nelda, Ronnie Williams & wife, Betty, Johnny Williams & wife Shelia Ann and J. N. Williams & wife, Karen; two daughters: Kay Wade & husband, Mack, Mary Fay Holloway & husband, John; one sister-in-law: Myra Brantley; 19 Grandchildren; 35 Great Grandchildren; 3 Great-great Grandchildren; and 1 Great-great-great grandchild. Pallbearers will be grandsons: Randy Williams, Lenn Williams, Rusty Williams, Joey Wade, Kevin Wade, Wayne Williams, Tommy Williams and Timmy Williams. Honorary pallbearer will be William Holloway. Visitation will be 6:00PM until 8:00PM Saturday at Farrar Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers friends may send donations to the church cemetery fund at Liberty Hill Primitive Baptist Church, c/o Zane Hicks, 115 Zane Hicks Road, Farmerville, LA. 71241. Friends may send condolences to the family at www.farrarfh.com

William Alderman, 38
William "Booger" Alderman of West Monroe, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Johanna G.M. Hodges, 70
Johanna Giseler Muller Hodges of West Monroe, a retired cafeteria worker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jean M. Lange, 79
Jean M. Lange of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Joe Olden Jr., 53
DENHAM SPRINGS — Joe Olden Jr., an oilfield worker formerly of Urania, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery, Olla.

Previously acknowledged
Allen, Jessica: 2 p.m. today, New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Sondheimer.
Benson, Otha: 1:30 p.m. today, Farmerville High School Auditorium.
Bettge, Edith Overton: 2 p.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Casico, Joe: 10 a.m. today, Riverview Cemetery.
Cumpton, Irvy Everett: 11 a.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Handy, Katie: 11 a.m. today, New Light Baptist Church, Monroe.
Henderson, Olivia C.: 11 a.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Hollis, Kimberly: noon today, Triumph Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hudson, Hazel: 1 p.m. today, Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe.
Johnson, Alma: 2:30 p.m. today, China Grove Baptist Church, Ruston.
Landis, John: 1 p.m. today, Augusta Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Mayfield, Margaree: 11 a.m. today, Hopewell Baptist Church, Dubach.
Potter, Earnest: 11 a.m. today, New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert.
Rice, Flenell: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Lake Providence High Auditorium.
Stone, Jessica: 10 a.m. today, St. Matthew Catholic Church, Monroe.
Sutton, Hazel Marie Butler: 11 a.m., North Monroe Baptist Church

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

MITCHELL MILES BRASHER Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral Services for Mitchell Brasher, 86 of Farmerville, LA, will be held at 10:00AM Tuesday, August 8, 2006 at the First Baptist Church in Farmerville, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Roger Johnson. Interment will follow in Farmerville City Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. He is a member of the First Baptist Church where he was a Deacon; he was very active in the men's Sunday School Class. He was a veteran of World War II. He was an avid baseball fan and gardener. He was preceded in death by his wife Nellie Ward Brasher. He is survived by his two brothers, Robert "Bob" Brasher and his wife Doris of Ruston, LA; Jimmy Brasher and his wife Dorothy of West Monroe, LA; two sisters, Lou Nell Taylor of West Monroe, LA; Larene "Jo" Simpson of Farmerville, LA; and a host of nieces and nephews. Memorials may be sent to the LA. Baptist Children's Home and the First Baptist Church. Pallbearers will be: Rannie Russell, Eddie Joe Simpson, Bobby Brasher, Barry Brasher, John Kennedy, Eric Bryan, Matt Ludwig and Mitch Ludwig. Honorary Pallbearers: Jason Russell, J.D. Frasier, Dr. Steven Venters, Darien Gardner, Kenneth Halley and Deacons of the First Baptist Church. Visitation will be held Monday, August 7, 2006, 5:00PM to 7:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

BEATRICE LEWIS DOLES Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Mrs. Beatrice Lewis Doles died Sunday, August 6, 2006, at St. Francis Hospital following a brief illness. Funeral services will be 10:00AM, Tuesday, August 8 at New Hope Baptist Church in Jones, LA, with Brother Gary Traylor and Brother Larry Linson officiating. Interment will follow at the Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery on the Crossett Hwy in Bastrop, LA. Visitation will be from 6:00PM until 9:00PM, Monday, August 7, 2006 at Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop, LA. Mrs. Doles was a lifelong homemaker and devoted mother. She was an active member of New Hope Baptist Church since 1946. Mrs. Doles served as an officer and director of WMU and Morehouse Parish Homemakers Club for many years. Survivors include three sons: Mike Doles of Jones, LA and wife Nancy, Don Doles of Jones, LA and wife Barbara, Jimmy Doles of Bastrop, LA and wife Denise; one daughter: Debbie Boone of Jones, LA and husband Ronald; one sister: Odell Ingram of Jones, LA; one brother: John Lewis of Nashville, TN; ten grandchildren: Frank Boone, Nicholas Boone, Adrienne Boone, Jennifer Doles Files, Jason Doles, Garrett Doles, Hannah Doles, Buffy Goodson Riles, John Michael Goodson, and Jamie Everett; and nine great grandchildren: Megan Crymes, Amanda Goodson, Austin Goodson, Avery Grace Files, Noah Files, Jessica Hannah, Christain Hannah, Trey Riles, and McKenzee Riles. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Fort Doles. Pallbearers will be her grandsons: Frank Boone, Nicholas Boone, Jason Doles, Garrett Doles, John Michael Goodson, and John Files. The men of New Hope Baptist Church will serve as Honorary Pallbearers. Memorials may be made to New Hope Baptist Church, P.O. Box 120, Jones, LA 71250 or the charity of your choice.

Gloria Bratton Haney July 25, 1942-August 7, 2004 FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS It broke our heart to lose you, but you did not go alone. For part of us went with you on the day God called you home. We love and miss you so much. Angie, Debbie, Carol, Jamie, Family, Grandkids

ROEBERTA HEARD LEE Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Roeberta Heard Lee, age 91, of Bernice, LA went to be with her Lord and Savior August 5, 2006, at her daughter's residence in Fannett. Mrs. Lee was born April 20, 1915 in Shiloh Community in Bernice, LA and had been a resident of Fannett for the past two years. She was a Stanley Home Products Representative from 1947 to 2004 and also was a Beauty Counselor from 1950 to 2004. She served as the Activities Director for the Crestview Nursing Home in Bernice, LA for ten years and was an active member of the Shiloh Baptist Church and its Bible Studies Team in Shiloh, LA four miles east of Bernice. She is survived by her twin sister, Rowena Heard Corbin of West Monroe, LA; one daughter, Patricia Ann Harvick of Beaumont, TX; grandson, David Lee Harvick and wife, Denise of Beaumont, TX; one great granddaughter, Deanna R. Harvick; one great grandson, Derek R. Harvick; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Lee was well known through out the community as a great cook with her specialties (by request) southern fried chicken and tall meringue chocolate pies. She was very talented with her arts and crafts endeavors along with her abilities for crocheting many beautiful bedspreads and other article. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00PM Monday, August 7, 2006 at Broussard's Mortuary 505 12th St. in Nederland. Also there will be a time of visitation 5:00PM until 8:00PM on Tuesday, August 8, 2006 at the Shiloh Baptist Church in Shiloh, LA. Funeral services will be at 11:00AM Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at the church with interment in the Shiloh Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. For those desiring memorial contributions may be directed to the First Baptist Restoration Fund 2911 Nederland Ave. Nederland, TX or The Shiloh Baptist Church in Shiloh, LA or the Charity of your choice. Pallbearers will be David Harvick, Derek Harvick, Ronnie Vail, Johnny Heard, Johnny Buckley, Simon Pearson and Gayle Dick

SHELBY R. ZEAGLER Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Funeral service for Shelby R. Zeagler, 71 of Sicily Island, LA, will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, August 8, 2006 in the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro with Bro. Kenneth Hooks officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Park Cemetery in Sicily Island. Visitation will be held Monday from 5:00PM until 9:00PM at the funeral home. He was the only child of Leo Roy and May Lee Kincaid Zealger. He was born on September 1, 1934 in Jigger, LA and passed from this life Saturday, August 5, 2006 from a sudden illness near Harrisonburg. Mr. Zeagler was of the Southern Baptist faith. He married Margaret Nelson on March 19, 1953 at his parents home in Sicily Island. He worked as an accountant for many years and was also a rancher, who volunteered as an auxiliary sheriff deputy with the Catahoula Sheriff Department, working in the mounted patrol division, as well as being a notary public. He spent much of his time hunting and fishing with his family and his many friends and enjoyed the beauty of the Harrisonburg Hill till the end. He was a devoted husband, and caring father and a loving grandfather. Mr. Zeagler is survived by is wife of 53 years Margaret Nelson Zeagler of Sicily Island; three sons Raymond Zeagler and wife Debra of Sicily Island, Steve W. Zeagler of Clayton, James Zeagler of Sicily Island; 10 grandchildren Wesley Zeagler, Christy Zeagler, Summer Ann Zeagler, Leslie Joe Zeagler, Juanita Vidrine, Catherine Zeagler, Shelby Roy Zeagler, Roxie Mount, Misty Rhodes, and Melanie Book; seven great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be William Duncan, Robert Goodwin, Jeff Johnson, James Martin, Ben Nelson, Benjie Nelson, Brady Nelson, and Terry Robinson.

Horace Cherry Sr., 62
Horace Cherry Sr., of Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Funerals By McFarland.

James Nolen Day, 67
James Nolen Day, of Monroe, a retired logger, died July 22. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Herbert Decateur, 99
Herbert Decateur, of Monroe, a grocery store owner, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Richard Wade Driskill, 21
SIMSBORO — Richard Wade Driskill died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Driskill Cemetery near Arcadia under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Arcadia.

Jean Mary Lange, 79
Jean Mary Lange, of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Robert 'Ty' LeBrun, 36
RAYVILLE — Robert "Ty" LeBrun died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Sam Lynch, 64
Sam Lynch, of Monroe, a transportation driver for Home Health, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Funerals By McFarland.

James Michael McMillin Jr., 31
MONTEREY — James Michael "Mikey" McMillin Jr., a roughneck with D&D Drilling, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Monterey First Baptist Church, Monterey. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church.

Ola M. Paul, 89
MONTEREY — Ola M. Paul died Friday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Johnnie Rush, 71
Johnnie Rush, of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Roy Dale Rushing, 49
FERRIDAY — Roy Dale Rushing died Friday. Services are 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at New Bethel Primative Baptist Church near Tylertown, Miss. Burial will be in Tylertown Cemetery under the direction of Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home, Tylertown, Miss. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Evelyn Stuart, 88
Evelyn Stuart, a retired insurance agent of Monroe, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Aulds, Chad: 2 p.m. today, Bonita Road Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Crews, Willie Dee: 2 p.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove
Gates, Edward T.: 10 a.m. today, Mount Olive East Cemetery near Jonesboro.Rice, Flenell: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Lake Providence High Auditorium, Lake Providence

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

Richard Wade Driskill, 21
SIMSBORO — Richard Wade Driskill died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Driskill Cemetery near Arcadia under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Arcadia.

Jean Mary Lange, 79
Jean Mary Lange, of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Robert 'Ty' LeBrun, 36
RAYVILLE — Robert "Ty" LeBrun died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Sam Lynch, 64
Sam Lynch, of Monroe, a transportation driver for Home Health, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Funerals By McFarland.

James Michael McMillin Jr., 31
MONTEREY — James Michael "Mikey" McMillin Jr., a roughneck with D&D Drilling, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Monterey First Baptist Church, Monterey. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church.

Ola M. Paul, 89
MONTEREY — Ola M. Paul died Friday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Johnnie Rush, 71
Johnnie Rush, of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Roy Dale Rushing, 49
FERRIDAY — Roy Dale Rushing died Friday. Services are 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at New Bethel Primative Baptist Church near Tylertown, Miss. Burial will be in Tylertown Cemetery under the direction of Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home, Tylertown, Miss. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Evelyn Stuart, 88
Evelyn Stuart, a retired insurance agent of Monroe, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Aulds, Chad: 2 p.m. today, Bonita Road Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Crews, Willie Dee: 2 p.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Gates, Edward T.: 10 a.m. today, Mount Olive East Cemetery near Jonesboro.
Rice, Flenell: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Lake Providence High Auditorium, Lake Providence

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

JOEY R. CANNADY "Bugs Bunny" Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Joey R. Cannady, 50, will be held at 1:00PM, Wednesday, August 9, 2006, in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with Rev. Danny McIlveene officiating. Interment will follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Joey, a truck driver for over 28 years, was born on June 11, 1956 and passed away on August 5, 2006. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Elaina Brooke Cannady and father-in-law, Thomas Lawhorn. Survivors include his wife, Brenda; children, Scott and wife Christi, Craig, and Candice; grandson, Trevor; parents, Frances and Robert Primm; brothers, Eddie Cannady and Dewayne Primm; mother-in-law, Jackie Lawhorn; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM until 8:00PM, Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. He will be loved always and missed dearly. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

JEREL JAY GUY Jan. 19, 1968-Aug. 8, 2004 In remembrace of our wonderful Son, Brother, Husband, and Father. The Guy Family

ROBERT "TY" LEBRUN Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Funeral services for Robert "Ty" LeBrun, 36, of Rayville, LA will be held 10:00AM, Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at Little Creek United Methodist Church near Archibald, LA with Reverend Howard Childs officiating. Interment will follow in Little Creek Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville, LA. Robert "Ty" LeBrun was born on November 1, 1969 in Delhi, LA and passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2006. Mr. LeBrun was a member of Little Creek United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Diane Guidry LeBrun of Ruston, LA; children, Josh LeBrun, Chelsea LeBrun and Cody LeBrun of Gonzales, LA; parents, Robert Scott and Bobbye LeBrun of Columbia, LA; sister, Kristy Wolleson and husband, Lane of Winnsboro, LA; nieces and nephews, Joseph Wolleson, Chloe Wolleson and Luke Wolleson all of Winnsboro, LA, Aaron LeBrun and Chrissy LeBrun of El Dorado, AR; half brother, Charles Richard LeBrun of El Dorado, AR; aunts, Eloise Myers of Covington, LA and Evelyn Roberts of West Monroe, LA; step children, Alana Hogg of New Orleans, LA and Jacob Hogg of Ruston, LA; host of cousins and friends. Pallbearers will be Darryle DeMoss, Lane Wolleson, Dennis Beaver, Lynn Vestal, Jason Salsbury, Brian Johns, Roger Vestal and Walt Thompson. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Fullerton and Urban Wilson. Visitation will be 5:00PM until 9:00PM, Tuesday, August 8, at Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville, LA. To leave a message of condolences for the family visit www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com

BETH ANN SMITH Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral Services for Beth Ann Smith, age 19, of Farmerville, LA, will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville, LA. Officiating will be Rev. David Martin. Interment will follow at Concord Cemetery. Beth Ann was a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church, she was Valedictorian of Farmerville High School in 2005 and currently attending LA Tech University in the Medical Technology field where she was on the Deans List. Beth loved all of her friends and never met a stranger. She is preceded in death by her grandfathers, Clinton A. Smith and Russell E. James. She is survived by her parents Randy and Judy Smith of Farmerville, LA; maternal grandmother Essie Mae James of Chesapeake, VA; paternal grandmother, Betty A. Smith of Farmerville, LA; brother Brad Smith of Farmerville, LA; best friend and sister, Jana Clower and husband Jeremy; and niece Mallory Clower all of Okinawa, Japan; boyfriend, P.J. Ramsey and his mother Chantay Ramsey and her husband Kenneth and their daughter Anna Marie Ramsey; her best friend Madison Barton and her parents Kerry and Scott Barton of Farmerville, LA; their children Taylor and Alex Barton, all of whom Beth Ann adored; other special friend Pagan Peaks; and a host of Uncles, Aunts and friends. Pallbearers will be Aaron Rogillio, John Anderson, Jeremy Newsom, Ryan Darden, Seth Barron and James Franklin. Honorary Pallbearers will be Madison Barton, Jamie Myers, Jessie Myers, Pagan Peaks, Leeann Cole and Lacy Adams. Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 8, 2006, 5:00PM to 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Memorials may be made to the LA. Baptist Children's Home or Saint Judes Children's Hospital. Oline messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

EVELYN LEDBETTER STEWART Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Memorial services for Mrs. Evelyn Ledbetter Stewart, 88, will be 11:00AM, Tuesday, August 8, 2006 at First Presbyterian Church of Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Allison Moody. Private family graveside was held earlier at Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Honorary pallbearers were the ladies of Circle Group #3. Mrs. Stewart worked in the insurance business until her retirement for George Guerriero, Dean Carter and Troy & Nichols. Mrs. Stewart was born on April 5, 1918 and passed away on August 5, 2006 in Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Lloyd Stewart. Survivors include her daughter, Susan S. Wheeler and husband Joe of Weaverville, NC; son, Scott Stewart and wife Linda of Monroe; sister, Helen Putnam of West Monroe; grandsons, Echard Wheeler and wife Leesa of Virginia Beach, VA and Scott Wheeler of Richmond, VA; granddaughters, Mary Helen Adamson and husband Rane of Hot Springs, NC and Erin Johnston and husband Jason of Little Rock, AR; great granddaughter, Sophie Wheeler of Virginia Beach, VA. Mrs. Stewart was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and a member of the Presbyterian Women. Other organizations were the Y.W.C.A., the St. Francis Auxiliary and Circle Group #3. Very special thanks from the family to the following, Heart's Desire Health Service including Norma Shadic, Terry Shadic and Joy Johnston and Hospice Care of Louisiana including Shannon Newton, Sharon Jones, Heather Berry, Cindy Jack and Chaplain Daniel Hawthorne for the love and concern shown to their loved one. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the First Presbyterian Church Piano Fund at 1201 Stubbs Avenue, Monroe, LA 71201 or to a charity of the donor's choice. Online messages for family may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Katelin L. Adams, infant
ALEXANDRIA — Katelin Leann Adams, infant daughter of Lisa and Micheal Adams, died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hamilton Cemetery, Eva, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Rebecca Aiken, 88
Rebecca Aiken of Monroe, a laundry presser, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Bosco.

Pamela Kay Beard, 49
BERNICE — Pamela Kay Beard, a retail salesperson, died Sunday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Jean Estha Craft, 86
Jean Estha Craft of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Old Bethel Cemetery, Clarks.

Dexter Tyrone Davis, 43
BASTROP — Dexter Tyrone Davis, a janitorial supervisor, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Eunice U. Evans, 96
BASKIN — Eunice Underwood Evans died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Ada Hatton Gardner, 98
GILBERT — Ada Hatton Gardner, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Gloria Hula James, 50
OAK GROVE — Gloria Hula James, a laborer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Gloria Parker Jones, 81
FARMERVILLE — Gloria Parker Jones, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Fannie Jordan, 86
TALLULAH — Fannie Jordan died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Roeberta H. Lee, 91
BERNICE — Roeberta H. Lee, a Stanley Products representative, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday, at Shiloh Baptist Church, Bernice. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial is at Shiloh Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

May Ella Briggs Melton, 86
RUSTON — May Ella Briggs Melton, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Macedonia Baptist Church No. 2, Choudrant. Visitation will be 6-7 p.m. Wednesday at King Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be at Macedonia Cemetery, Choudrant.

Ola M. Paul, 89
MONTEREY — Ola M. Paul, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Eva Church of God, Ferriday. Burial will be at Pala Alto Cemetery, Mayna, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Susie Singleton, 79
TALLULAH — Susie Singleton died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Beth Ann Smith, 19
FARMERVILLE — Beth Ann Smith, a Louisiana Tech University student, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Evelyn L. Stewart, 88
Evelyn Ledbetter Stewart, of Monroe, a retired insurance agent, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. today at First Presbyterian Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park with a private family graveside service under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe.

Michael Webb, 27
METAIRIE — Michael Webb, a student at the University of New Orleans, died Aug. 2. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Homer. Visitation is at noon Wednesday at the church. Burial is at St. John Cemetery, Homer, under the direction of King Funeral Home, Ruston.

Shelby R. Zeagler, 71
SICILY ISLAND — Shelby R. Zeagler, an accountant, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro.

Previously acknowledged
Driskill, Richard Wade: 10 a.m. today, Driskill Cemetery, near Arcadia.
McMillin, James Michael Jr.: 10 a.m. today, Monterey First Baptist Church, Monterey.
Rice, Flenell: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Lake Providence High Auditorium, Lake Providence.
Rushing, Roy Dale: 1:30 p.m. today, New Bethel Primative Baptist Church, near Tylertown, Miss

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

BAKER A. COLVIN Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral services for Baker A. Colvin will at 10:00AM on Thursday, August 10, 2006 at First Baptist Church of Spearsville, LA. Officiating will be Rev Johnie Adkins and Rev James Miller. Interment will be at the Beech Grove cemetery. Mr. Colvin was a member of Beech Grove Methodist Church. He was a veteran of WW II and the Korean War where he served as a sergeant in the United States Marine Corp. He was an alderman and the mayor of Spearsville, and a volunteer fireman. He was the president of the Union Parish Tri-ad of Spearsville. He was an avid gardener who always grew more than he could use and would share with all of the community. He enjoyed outdoor activities, especially hunting and fishing. He was a little league baseball coach for many years. One of his hobbies included genealogy which he published books of his ancestors and related families. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert "Bob" and Ora Mae Colvin, a brother A.B. Colvin and a sister Irma Colvin House. Survivors include his wife of 60 years Ethelle Colvin of Spearsville, LA; daughter Beulah Mae Cox and husband Claude of Katy, TX; grandson Jay Cox and wife Rebecca of Sugar Land, TX; brother Bobby Gene Colvin and wife Lillie V of Dubach, LA; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be his nephews Larry Bush, Andy Bush, Tommy Taylor, Bill Taylor, Scott Jones, Michael Jones. Honorary Pallbearers will by his nephews Robert House, Larry House, Lloyd Dean Colvin and Stanley Colvin. The family will receive friends Wednesday August 9, 2006 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM at First Baptist Church of Spearsville, LA. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

MRS. JEAN CRAFT Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Jean E. Craft, 86, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00AM, Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Mark Foster and Rev. Fred Foster officiating. Interment will be at Old Bethel Cemetery, Clarks, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Craft was born December 5, 1919 in Kilbourne, LA,and passed away August 7, 2006 in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Craft was a member of Pentecostals of The Twin Cities. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. R. C. Craft; parents, Jimmy and Betty Bingaman; brother, Wilfred Bingaman; and sister, Bonnie Fordham. Mrs. Craft is survived by her daughter, Dixie Karen Davis and husband William of Monahans, TX; grandchildren; Pamela Baker and husband James of Mesquite, TX; Sam Davis and wife Karen of Round Rock, TX; four great grandchildren, Joseph Baker, Jarrod Baker, Brittaney Davis and Courtney Davis; two sisters, Jackie McBroom and Billie Montgomery both of West Monroe, several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 9AM until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

NORA MARIE INABNET Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Nora Marie Inabnet will be 2:00PM Thursday, August 10, 2006 at the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home with Msgr. Edmund Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Inabnet was a lifelong resident of Monroe, LA, where she was born on March 30,1931 and died August 7, 2006. Mrs. Inabnet is preceded in death by her parents: father, Hugh Stephen Lennon, and mother, Willie Lee Lennon; her late husband, Jack Clyde Inabnet, SR.; and son, Jack "Jay" Inabnet, Jr.; and brother, Stephen Riley Lennon. Mrs. Inabnet is survived by her son, Hugh Lennon Inabnet, Sr.; daughter, Anita Lee Inabnet West; sister, Mary Anita Lennon; and four grandchildren; Hugh Lennon Inabnet Jr., Stephen Zachary Inabnet, Peyton Conner Inabnet, and Byron West. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 9, 2006 from 5:00PM until 7:00PM at the funeral home on Sterlington Road. Online registry/condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

FRANCIS MARK SILVIE Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Funeral services for Francis Mark Silvie, age 47, of Grayson, LA, will be 2:00PM Thursday, August 10, 2006 at the Nativity Catholic Church in Campti, LA with Father Wade Decostier officiating. Interment will follow at Nativity Catholic Church Cemetery. Mr. Silvie was born on September 21, 1958 to the union of his parents Joseph and Hazel Martin Silvie and died Monday, August 7, 2006 at Citizens Medical Center. He was a construction superintendent. He loved to fish and was a great cook. He was a dedicated father who loved his wife and children very much. He loved to laugh and a have a good time. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife Angela Harrison Silvie; one son: Marcus Claeb Silvie; two daughters: Bethany Dawn and Livia Ivy-Mae Silvie all of Grayson; one brother: Matthew Silvie and his wife Karen of Michigan and their children, Amber and Kaitlin; one sister: Ann Norton and her husband Gerald of Grayson and their children, Christin, Joseph, Thomas, and Lacy. Pallbearers will be Shane May, Festes Harrison, Joseph Wyant, Thomas Wyant, Billy Potts, and Jerry Norton. Honorary Pallbearers are Randall Nation and Horace Lee Lafferty. Visitation will be from 12:00PM till 9:00PM on Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia and from 10:00AM until time of service Thursday at The Nativity Catholic Church.

Mary Evelyn L. Barfield, 92
WISNER — Mary Evelyn Lee Barfield, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert.

Carolyn Sue Brooks, 55
GRAMBLING — Carolyn Sue Brooks, a private sitter, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Fellowship Baptist Church, Simsboro. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Thursday at B.E. King Chapel, Ruston. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of King Funeral Home, Ruston.

Joey R. Cannady, 50
Joey R. Cannady of West Monroe, a truck driver, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery, West Monroe.

Romie B. Cartlidge, 84
Romie B. Cartlidge of Monroe, a retired maintance worker for the Carbon Plant, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Graveside services are 11:45 a.m. Thursday at Delhi Masonic Cemetery.

Emilie E. Cheatwood, 78
SALINE — Emilie Cheatwood, a housewife, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 9 a.m. Friday at Magnolia Cemetery, Saline. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Thursday at Magnolia Baptist Church, Saline. Burial is under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Sam E. Curry, 81
JONESVILLE — Sam E. Curry, a retired farmer and rancher, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Wallace Ridge Baptist Church, Jonesville. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Harrisonburg Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Eunice U. Evans, 96
BASKIN — Eunice Underwood Evans, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today. Burial will be in Old Winnsboro Cemetery.

Linda F. Harrison, 50
TALLULAH — Linda F. Harrison died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Anthony W. Hawthorne, 45
BASTROP — Anthony Wayne Hawthorne, a carpenter, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Curtis Jones, 85
NEWELLTON — Curtis Jones died Friday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Union Cemetery, Tallulah. Burial will follow under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Robert 'Ty' LeBrun, 36
RAYVILLE — Robert "Ty" LeBrun, a fire sprinkler installer, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Little Creek United Methodist Church, Rayville. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Geneivie Patton, 70
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Geneivie Patton, a homemaker, died Aug. 2. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Pauline Reeves, 83
HAILE — Pauline Reeves, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Zephyr B. Stephens, 85
RAYVILLE — Zephyr B. Stephens, a retired schoolteacher, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Previously acknowledged
Adams, Katelin Leann.: 10 a.m. today, Graveside Hamilton Cemetery, Eva.
Aiken, Rebecca: 1 p.m. Thursday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Craft, Jean Estha: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Lee, Roberta H.: 11 a.m. today, Shiloh Baptist Church, Bernice.
Melton, May Ella Briggs: 11 a.m. Thursday, Macedonia Baptist Church #2, Choudrant.
Rice, Flenell: 1 p.m. today, Lake Providence High Auditorium, Lake Providence.
Webb, Michael: 1 p.m. today, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Homer

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

ADA HATTON GARDNER Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Ada Hatton Gardner, 98, of Gilbert passed away Monday, Aug. 7, 2006, in Riverland Medical Center in Ferriday following a lengthy illness.Memorial services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006 in the Gill First National Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. May Ann Collier of the Baskin United Methodist-Presbyterian Church. The family received friends Wednesday from 12:30 until time of service at the funeral home. Mrs. Gardner was born on August 21, 1907, in Bassfield, Miss., but lived in Gilbert since 1938, where she and her husband farmed the Franklin Parish soil and raised their only daughter. Mrs. Gardner was preceded in death by her husband, Eris K Gardner; daughter, Bonnie Iris Fuqua; sister, Violet Carruth, and a brother, Forrest Hatton. Left to cherish her memory are her granddaughter, Kay Williams LaFrance of Gilbert; great-granddaughter, Adrienne Gardner LaFrance; brother and sister-in-law, Wiggins and Bernice Hatton of Gilbert; sister-in-law Elsie Hatton of Corpus Christi, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. To sign the guestbook on line, visit www.gillfirstnational.com. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 1101 Eighth St., Winnsboro, La. 71295.

MRS. MARY EVELYN LEE BARFIELD Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Evelyn Lee Barfield, 92, of Wisner will be held at First Baptist Church, Wisner on Thursday, August 10, 2006 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Thomas Peoples, Rev. Ron Ferrington, and Dr. Milton Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Oakley Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home Winnsboro. Mrs. Barfield was born Nov. 1, 1913 in Bude, MS and passed away Tuesday August 08, 2006 at Franklin Medical Center Winnsboro. She was a resident of Wisner, a homemaker, and a faithful member of the First Baptist Church, Wisner where she served many years in the church nursery. She also visited and ministered to the elderly and shut ins. She and Mr. Barfield cooked and served her ladies sunday school class many fish lunches. For as many years as they farmed and raised cattle, she worked faithfully along side him supporting and assisting. Mrs Barfield was an avid quilter and shared her handiwork with all her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in Death by: Husband-James Edward Barfield, Father-Edmond Lee, Mother-Ida (Thornhill) Lee, four Brothers-Gene, John, Bill, Rube. Survivors includeSon-Charles Edward Barfield and wife Mary of Wisner, LA; Daughter-Mary B. Kiper and husband Ernest of Wisner, LADaughter-Vera B. Watson and husband Royce of Ruston, LAtwo brothers-James Lee of Winnsboro, LA and Charles Lee of Bastrop, LA Sister-Ollie Mae Stephens of Monroe, LA. She was also survived by ten grandchildren, twenty-two great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren. Special thanks to Bessie Bailey, Bobbie Arnold, Shirley Faulk, Suzie Higgins, Lillie Parker, and Helen McKenzie, sitters who will serve as Honorary Pallbearers. The grandsons will be Pallbearers. Condolences may be left at www.youngscommunity.com. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Wisner or donors favorite charity.

PAULINE COLSON REEVES Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral Services for Pauline Colson Reeves, age 83, will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, August 10, 2006 at Haile Baptist Church in Haile, LA. Interment will follow at Liberty Cemetery in Linville, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Donald Reeves. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Mrs. Reeves is a member of Haile Baptist Church, she is preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, one brother and two husbands. She is survived by her children Bobby Colson, Betty Dean, Jerry Colson and Jimmy Colson; a sister, Reba Roe, six grandchildren and ten great-great grandchildren. Visitation will be held Thursday from 2:00 p.m. until service time at the church. Memorials may be made to Haile Baptist Church in Haile, LA.

ROMMIE "R.B." CARTLIDGE Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Rommie "R.B." Cartlidge, 84, of Fairbanks, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, August 10, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Shane Carter officiating. Interment will follow at Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi, LA. Rommie, a veteran of World War II, was born January 6, 1922 and passed away on August 8, 2006. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Darlene Cartlidge and brothers, Darvin and Ramsey Cartlidge. Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Cartlidge; children, Sharlene Fox and husband Justin, Darrel Cartlidge and wife Vickie, Donnie Cartlidge, and Caroline Cartlidge; grandchildren, Natalie Pepper and husband Rober, Kayla Cichocki and husband Kenny, Megan Boudreaux and husband Joey, and Jessica Fox; great grandchildren, Dylan Pepper and Kylie Cichocki; sister, Lavern Cater; brother, Grady Cartlidge; and a host of other family and friends. Pallbearers will be Ronald Carter, Edward Carter, Claude Williams, Ronald Sasser, Rober Pepper, and Kenny Cichocki. He will be loved always and missed dearly. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome. com.

VALENA SHIVELY COON Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Valena Shively Coon of West Monroe, LA, will be Saturday, August 12, 2006, at 10:00AM, at Fair Park Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Waymond Warren and Rev. Dick Paige officiating. Interment will be at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Coon died August 8, 2006 at Landmark Nursing Home, West Monroe, LA. She was a member of Fair Park Baptist Church and was retired from Ouachita School System. She was preceded in death by her husband Clifton S. Coon, her parents Minnie and Wilson Shively and her sister, Geraldine Taylor. Mrs. Coon is survived by her two sons, Larry W. Coon of West Monroe, LA, Samuel Coon and wife Chris of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren; Brandi Coon Carter and husband Ro of Lillian, AL, Sam Coon, Jr. (U.S. Army serving in Iraq), Johnathan Coon (United States Air Force) of Monroe, LA, Tiffany Coon of Monroe, LA, brother, J. L. Shively of Jonesboro, LA, sister, Faye Fitzgerald of Jonesboro, LA, great grandson, Thomas Carter; several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Joe Rodgers, Joe Kelley, Danny Arnold, Billy Fuller, Mike Fitzgerald and Phillip Fitzgerald. Visitation will be Friday, August 11, 2006 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com.

Mary Anderson, 96
RAYVILLE — Mary Anderson, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at Royal Blue Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

William Anderson Sr., 80
BOSSIER CITY — William Anderson Sr., a retired farmer, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery, Haughton.

Ann Lindsay Avery, 28
COLORADO SPRINGS — Ann Lindsay Avery, a pharmacist formerly of Monroe, died Friday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Arrangements are incomplete.

Jay Craig Barton, 54
DOWNSVILLE — Jay Craig Barton, a building maintenance supervisor for Coca-Cola, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Nichole Laconia Buford, 29
Nichole Laconia Buford of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Horace J. Cherry Sr., 62
Horace Jerome Cherry Sr. of Monroe, a foreman, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Zion Springs Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be at Powell Street Extension Cemetery.

Dexter Tyrone Davis, 43
BASTROP — Dexter Tyrone Davis, a janitorial supervisor, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Morehouse District Educational Building, Bastrop. Burial will be at Trousdale Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Herbert Decator, 96
Herbert Decator of Monroe, a retail merchant, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Tried Stone Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Jesse Estes, 53
TALLULAH — Jesse Estes, a district attorney investigator with the 6th Judicial District, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Lena May Haney, 78
DELHI — Lena May Haney, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Nora Marie Inabnet, 76
Nora Marie Inabnet of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Cameron Jackson, infant
Cameron Jackson, infant son of Rashadda Jackson of Monroe, died Monday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Richwood Cemetery, Monroe.

Ralph E. King Jr., 74
WINNSBORO — Ralph E. King Jr., a retired farmer, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until time for services. Burial will be at Myrtle Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Debra Lee, 33
WINNSBORO — Debra Lee, a health-care provider, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro and noon Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be at Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert.

Willie B. Madison, 81
BASTROP — Willie B. Madison, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Frances Martin, 85
Frances Martin of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Johnnie Rush, 71
Johnnie Rush of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Olive Branch Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Mattie Scott, 76
BASTROP — Mattie Scott, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Francis Mark Silvie, 47
GRAYSON — Francis Mark Silvie, a construction superintendent, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Nativity Catholic Church, Campti. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Berdie Bamburg Tarver, 66
COLUMBIA — Berdie Bamburg Tarver of Hebert, a retired florist, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Bethany Baptist Church, Hebert. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until time of service Friday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

F. Kenneth Taylor, 74
Memorial services for F. Kenneth Taylor of West Monroe, who died earlier this year, are 11 a.m. Aug. 19 at First Baptist Church, West Monroe.

Joe Leroy Todd, 58
BASTROP — Joe Leroy Todd, a retired construction worker, died July 31. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. today at Second Baptist Church in Bastrop under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Bobby Walker, 72
WISNER — Bobby Walker, a retired construction worker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Kings Pentecostal Church, Wisner. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at South Central Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Frank Whittington, 77
FERRIDAY— Frank Whittington died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Previously acknowledged
Aiken, Rebecca: 1 p.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Barfield, Mary Evelyn Lee: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Wisner.
Melton, May Ella Briggs: 11 a.m. today, Macedonia Baptist Church #2, Choudrant.
Brooks, Carolyn Sue: 11 a.m. Friday, Fellowship Baptist Church, Simsboro.
Cartlidge, Romie B.: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.
Cheatwood, Emilie E.: 9 a.m. Friday, Graveside Magnolia Cemetery Saline.
Curry, Sam E.: 2 p.m. today, Wallace Ridge Baptist Church, Jonesville.
Evans, Eunice Underwood: 1 p.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Hawthorne, Anthony W.: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Patton, Geneivie: 11 a.m. Friday, Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence

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

MRS. ANN LINDSAY AVERY Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Service for Mrs. Ann Lindsay Avery, 28, of Colorado Springs, CO, formerly of Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00AM Saturday, August 12, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA, with Rev. Steve Fleming. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. Mrs. Avery was born on September 16, 1977 and passed away on August 4, 2006. Mrs. Avery was a graduate of the ULM School of Pharmacy. She worked as a pharmacist in Colorado Springs the last two years, which fulfilled a longtime dream of living near the mountains. Mrs. Avery was preceded in death by her mother, Dr. Carolyn Lindsay; grandparents, W. L. Lindsay; and Myrtis and Jack Whitehead. Survivors include her husband, Joshua L. Avery; daughter, Carolyn Ann Avery of Colorado Springs, CO; stepchildren, Logan and Lucas Avery; father, Jerry Lindsay all of Monroe, LA; brothers, Chris Lindsay and wife Cheryl of Daphne, AL; Craig Lindsay and wife Candi and Lee Lindsay all of Baton Rouge, LA; father and mother-in-law, Ron and Sue Avery of Monroe, LA; brother and sister-in-law, Caleb and Veronika Avery of Ft. Worth, TX; grandmothers, Lyda Lindsay and Pearl Thompson both of West Monroe, LA; and a host of other relatives. Pallbearers will be Leo Pitchford, Stanley Thompson, Mike Thompson, Caleb Avery, Joey Rawls, and Todd McCaskill. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

JAY CRAIG BARTON Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Memorial service for Mr. Jay Craig Barton, 54, of Downsville, LA, will be held at 9:00AM Saturday, August 12, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, with Craig Barton and Rev. Udean Cox officiating. Mr. Barton was born September 30, 1951 in Monroe, LA and passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at his residence. He was a building maintenance supervisor for Coca Cola Bottling Company in Monroe, LA for thirty-two years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved riding horses. His parents, "Captain" Lou and Jean Barton; son, Robert Gene Barton, and first wife, Jessie Barton, preceded Mr. Barton in death. Survivors include his wife, Malinda Barton; sons, Craig Barton, Michael Barton, Michael Cromwell, John Cromwell, and Thomas Cromwell; brother, Robert Barton; sister, Betsy Barton-Steffins; and seven grandchildren, Megan, Molly, Cloe, Guage, Mikayla, Shelby, and Michael. Visitation will be Friday, August 11, 2006, from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

HORACE CHERRY, SR. Monroe,LA Funeral services for Horace Cherry, Sr. will be Friday, August 11, 2006 at 1:00PM at Zion Spring Baptist Church. Brother Horace Cherry, Sr. was born August 13, 1943, in Mangham, LA to the late Will and Rose Ella Cherry. He was preceded in death by his brother, George McCoy. He departed this earthly life on Friday, August 4, 2006, at LSU Medical Center in Shreveport, LA. Horace attended Carroll High School. He had been previously employed at Lumberman's Supply for a number of years. Horace was married to the late Dorothy Jean Webb Cherry. Tick, as he was affectionately called was loved by the community. He spent his time helping others around the neighborhood and he was a devoted father to his children. Fond memories of Horace "Tick" Cherry, Sr. will always remain in the hearts of his six children: Kimberly Cherry-McCants, Baton Rouge, LA; Charles Harris, Dallas, TX; Mary Harris, Monroe, LA; Horace Cherry, Jr., Monroe, LA; and his twins Katasha Cherry, Monroe, LA and Kenneth Cherry, Las Vegas, NV; three sisters; Norma Faye Cherry, Dorothy Cherry, and Shirley Cherry-Ball (Larry) all of Las Vegas, NV; three brothers: Alfred Piper, Milwaukee, WI; Walter Cherry (Johnnie), and John Wayne Cherry, both of Las Vegas, NV. Godmother, Bernice Edwards and God-brother, James Edwards, Jr. both of Monroe, LA; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

MRS. FRANCES MARTIN Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Frances Martin, 85 of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00PM, Saturday, August 12, 2006 at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Eros, LA with Dr. Timothy L. Martin and Rev. Scott Thompson will be officiating. Interment will be at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Martin was born April 9, 1921 in Roxie, MS and passed away August 9, 2006 in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Martin was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Eros, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver Leo Martin, sister, Beatrice Freeman, mother, Amanda Hester, and a grandson, Scott Carmichael. Mrs. Martin is survived by her four children: Charlotte Hutto and husband Clint, Oliver Martin and wife Janice, Kathy Carmichael and husband Biff, and Nanya French and husband Stephen; grandchildren, Shannon Walker and husband Steven, Anjanette Large and husband Randy, Timothy Martin and wife Mollie, Amy Brady and husband John, Shawn Carmichael and wife Ronna, Oscar Carmichael, Amber Pepper and husband Jim; great grandchildren, Lorri Frith, Mindy Ledford and husband Justin, Amanda Moreau, Megan Large, Jonathan Walker, David Hutto, Traci Sasser, Winston Large, Olivia Martin, Austin Brady, Jacob Martin, Justin Brady, Mackenzie Martin, Ember Carmichael, Heather Carmichael, Jonathan Fautheree and Alyssa Carmichael; sister: Myrtis Buras; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Clint Hutto, Jim Pepper, Shawn Carmichael, Biff Carmichael, Stephen French, Mike Fautheree, Timothy Martin, Steven Walker, and Paul Buras. Visitation will be Friday, August 11, 2006 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA, and 1:00PM until service time Saturday at the Church. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

LUCILLE KEITH MCNAIR Born in 1913 in Sallis, MS, Lucille Keith McNair died on August 1, 2006 at home in St. Helena, CA. Lucille attended Baptist Bible Institute (now New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary), where she met her future husband, James O. McNair, of Baskin. The couple moved to Jonesville in 1941, where James was pastor of the First Baptist Church for 40 years. Lucille served in numerous capacities in the church, was state president and national vice president of Woman's Missionary Union, and was a member of the Executive Board of the Louisiana Baptist Convention. After retirement, she worked alongside her husband for 15 years with African-American National Baptist congregations in northeast-central Louisiana. She was predeceased by her husband, James O. McNair, of Jonesville, and by her parents, Elijah Sanders Keith and Olivia Bell Armstrong Keith, and her brother, Sanford Keith, all of Jackson, MS. Lucille is survived by her son, James McNair, and his partner, Andrew Moore, of Napa, CA; her daughter and son-in-law, Martha McNair and John Richardson, of St. Helena, CA; and her two grandsons, Devereux McNair and Ryan Richardson of St. Helena. She is also survived by her sisters and brothers-in-law, Doris Keith of Carrollton, TX; Pauline Wiggington of Baskin; Ruth and Bill Ford of Republic, MO; Mary Nell Coco of Monroe; and Ruby and Bobby Jack Bagwell of Winnsboro; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be on Saturday, August 19, at 11AM in the First Baptist Church in Jonesville, followed by lunch and a celebration of her life at the church at 1:00PM

Mr. Frank Raymond Varino Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, Louisiana Services for Mr. Frank Raymond Varino, age 59, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:30 am Saturday, August 12, 2006 at St. Matthews Catholic Church with Father James Dominic Thekkemury officiating. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, La. Mr. Varino was born January 23, 1947 in Monroe, La and passed away August 10, 2006, after a courageous battle with cancer. He served in the United States Air Force in the rank of Sgt. Frank Raymond retired after 27 years of service of Guide-Monroe; and was a member of UAW Local 1977. He was a member of the National Rifle Association, and UAW/Guide Golf League. Frank Raymond attended St. Matthew's High School and graduated in 1965 in the first graduating class of St. Frederick High School. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Caroline Varino and two sons Craig Raymond Varino, and Paul Vincent Varino. Survivors include his wife, Miriam J. Varino; daughters Becky Pilkington and husband, Shane; and Caroline C. Varino. Brothers Tom Varino and John F. Varino and wife Cecilia; eight grandchildren:Emma Pilkington, Hunter Varino, Kolby Crew, Jordan Johnson, Bowden Varino, Austin & Drew Wheeler, and one on the way. Pallbearers will be Bobby Jacka, Ford Jacka, Jimi Johnson, Shane Pilkington, Andy Varino, Frank Richard Varino, and Michael Wheeler. Honorary Pallbearers will be Danny Allen, Tommy Gardner, Larry Jackson, and Jack Johanson. Visitation will be Friday, August 11, 2006 at 5:00PM to 8:00PM Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe. The family would like to express special thanks to Dr. Peter Pisters and Dr. Robert Wolff, and T.C. and staff of M.D. Anderson Medical Center; Dr. James Eppinette, Dr. Barry Weinberger, and Dr. Gregory Sampognaro. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to The Wellspring Monroe, La and M.D. Anderson Medical Center, Houston, TX. On Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

HUGH B. WARD Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Hugh B. Ward, 81, of West Monroe, LA will be 10:00AM, Saturday, August 12, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Gene Thomas and Rev. George Bonner officiating. Interment will be at Cypress Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Ward was born April 9, 1925 in Calhoun, LA and passed away August 9, 2006 in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Ward died after a long courageous battle with emphysema. He is preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Mamie Ward; sister, Alice Bell Clark; Kathy and Lynn's mother, Ruth Ward, two brothers; Bill Lowery and Lavelle Ward; one step-daughter, Sue Womack Belin; and one granddaughter, Kristy Womack Meredith. Mr. Ward is survived by his wife, Etta; one son, Ronnie Ward and wife Karen; two daughters, Kathy Greene of West Jefferson, NC, Lynn Caples and husband Pete of West Monroe, LA; sister, Nellie McCarty of West Monroe, LA; one step-son, Gary Womack and wife Sharon, one step-daughter, Tina Powell both of West Monroe, LA; two special grandsons, David Evans and wife Natalie of McDonough, GA, Jason Evans and wife Beth of Boise, ID, eleven grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, two brothers-in-law, George Forcht and wife Mary Ann of Tampa, FL, Charles Forcht and wife Wanda of Vancouver, WA, sister-in-law, Margaret Ward of Clear Lake Oaks, CA and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be Friday, August 11, 2006 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

FRANK WHITTINGTON Young's Funeral Home Ferriday, LA Funeral services for Mr. Frank Whittington, 77, of Ferriday, LA will be held at First Baptist Church - Ferriday LA, on Saturday, August 12, 2006 at 10:00AM with Wayne Gray and Don Tate officiating. Interment will follow at Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Jigger LA under the direction of Young's Funeral Home Ferriday. Mr. Whittington was born to George and Laura Whittington on October 10, 1928. He passed away Wednesday August 9, 2006 at St. Francis North Hospital Monroe after a brief illness. He was a lifetime resident of Ferriday. He founded Whittington Plumbing in 1955 and operated it until the time of his death with his sons. Mr. Frank was a member of the United States Army and served during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years Mrs. Ernestine Whittington, his parents, five brothers George Lee, Lawrence, D.L., Walter and Royal Whittington, two sisters Sena Ferrington and Clara Cain. Survivors include daughter, Wanda Durham & husband Ferris of Ferriday, LA;son, Dennis Whittington & wife Judy of Ferriday, LA;daughter, Kathy Newman & husband Ernie of Monroe, LA;son, Scottie Whittington & wife Kathy of Ferriday, LA;son, Lanie Whittington & wife Angel of Monroe, LA.He was also survived by 14 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. The Pallbearers will be Jake Newman, Sam Newman, Daniel Whittington, Matthew Whittington, Tyson Durham, Bryant Whittington, Eric Guillot, Jim Whittington, Stanley Lea. The Honorary Pallbearers are Thomas Newman, Neil Faulkner, Buddy Tanner, Albert Chapman, John Henry Lee, Dr. Huey Moak, Gene Thompson, A.J. Gibson and his lifetime neighbors of Crestview. The family will receive friends at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday, LA from 5:00PM to 8:00PM Friday, August 11, 2006.

VIRGINIA IRENE YELTON Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral Services for Virginia Irene Yelton, will be held at 10:00AM Friday, August 11, 2006 at the First Baptist Church of Farmerville, LA. Interment will follow at Farmerville City Cemetery in Farmerville, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Roger Johnson. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Mrs. Yelton is a member of the First Baptist Church in Farmerville, LA, where she was organist over 65 years. She was a charter member of the Farmerville Garden Club, Charter member of the D'arbonne Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution where she served in almost all of the offices of these clubs. For many years she was an avid bridge player and played with many of her friends on a weekly basis. She is preceded in death by her husband Frank Yelton and daughter-in-law Peggy Yelton. She is survived by her son Jon Yelton; grandchildren Jay Yelton and wife Kim, and Jennifer Yelton, great-grandchildren, Bailey Yelton and Sydney Yelton all of Farmerville, LA. Pallbearers will be Ken Cooper, Dr. Don Gates, Jimmy Odom, Charles Turnage, Stein Baughman, Jr., and Dr. Lloyd Grafton. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

Ivory 'Boyd' Adams, 64
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Ivory "Boyd" Adams died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in King Soloman Cemetery.

Charles O. Arneson, 92
TALLULAH — Charles O. Arneson, a retired farmer, died Thursday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m. at the funeral home.

Billy Bell, 51
WINNSBORO — Billy Bell died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at True Light Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Morning Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity.

John Bullock, 86
OAK GROVE — John Bullock, a retired state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries officer, died Thursday. Services are 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today. Burial will be in the Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Jesse Estes, 53
TALLULAH — Jesse Estes, a district attorney investigator with the 6th Judicial District, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at the Tallulah Civic Center. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Catherine Sue Hale, 49
Catherine Sue Hale, an administrative assistant from Monroe, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Dean Baptist Church, Marion. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville and at the church at 8 p.m. today until the time of service. Burial will be in Dean Cemetery.

Riley Burnett Harper, 80
OAK GROVE — Riley Burnett Harper, a pipeliner, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at the Oak Grove First Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Red Wing Cemetery.

Calvin Heard, 56
FARMERVILLE — Calvin Heard died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at the Farmerville Recreation Center. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville |

Gloria Jean James, 51
OAK GROVE — Gloria Jean James, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant No. 2 Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Elizabeth Jenkins, 51
RUSTON — Elizabeth Jenkins, a house parent, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Fannie Jordan, 86
TALLULAH — Fannie Jordan, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. today. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Pearl Laster, 101
WINNFIELD — Pearl Laster died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Winnfield.

Sam Lynch Jr., 64
Sam Lynch Jr. of Monroe, a Home Health transportation driver, died Saturday. Services are noon Saturday at New Generations Church. Visitation is 7:30-8:30 p.m. today at McFarland Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Frederick D. Piper, 25
DALLAS — Frederick Davonne Piper, an installer formerly of Monroe, died Aug. 2. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at McFarland Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Robert 'Bob' Pipkin, 76
PIONEER — Robert William "Bob" Pipkin, a shop manager and farmer, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 8 a.m. until time of services. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery.

Mary Etta Pittman, 97
OAK GROVE — Mary Etta Pittman, a seamstress, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Forest Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery.

Susie Singleton, 79
TALLULAH — Susie Singleton died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at First Color Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is all day today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery.

Zephyr B. Stephens, 85
RAYVILLE — Zephyr B. Stephens, a retired schoolteacher, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Macedonial Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. with a wake service 6-7 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Bogg Cemetery, Bethany under the direction of Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Ouida Lorraine Sugg, 82
PIONEER — Ouida Lorraine Sugg, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery.

Katherine Williamson, 77
Katherine Bernice Cagle Williamson of West Monroe, a retired Glenwood Critical Care Unit registered nurse, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Anderson, Mary: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pilgrims Rest Missionary Baptist Church, Rayville.
Anderson, William Sr.: 11 a.m. today, Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe.
Brooks, Carolyn Sue: 11 a.m. today, Fellowship Baptist Churc