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

THOMAS CALVIN "TOM" AGNEW
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for Mr. Thomas Calvin "Tom" Agnew, 82, of Monroe, will be at 2:00 PM, Thursday, December 1, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Mr. Agnew, known as Tom or Tommy Agnew, was born January 9, 1923, in Shreveport, LA and died November 29, 2005, at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. He was preceded in death by his parents, David L. Agnew, Sr. and Gertrude Agnew, brother, David Agnew, Jr., and one nephew, David L. Agnew III.
Tom owned Agnew Sign Service for fifty years. He served on the board of directors of the National Electric Sign Association for nine years. He was also a member of the Texas Sign Association. He helped establish the Midsouth Sign Association that covered five states and served as President for two terms.
Tom was a member of First Baptist Church in West Monroe, and a charter member of the Greater Monroe Optimist Club where he served as fourth president and life member. He served in World War II in the 8th and 9th Air Force in England, France, and Germany. He was a member of American Legion Post 13, and was a Master Mason for over fifty years in Lodge 419. Tom was a Shriner for over forty years and a member of the Drum and Bugle Corp. He served as Shrine Circus Chairman for twelve years, and Class Director for twenty-three years. He was a member of Royal Order of Jesters, Court 26 in Shreveport.
Tom is survived by his wife of sixty-four years, Vivian; son, Raymond and wife, Jean; granddaughters, Dianna Guntharp and husband, Mickey and Angie Agnew Flory; and great grandsons, Tony Booth, Michael Guntharp, Mason Guntharp, and Tanner Flory.
Pallbearers will be Ira Cagle, Kenny Cagle, Bill Black, Johnny Williams, Tom Hull, Bob McGinty, and Dick Reece.
Honorary Pallbearers will be the members of Barak Shrine Temple.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests to send memorials to Shreveport Shrine Hospital, 3100 Samford Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71103.

WALTER A. BELL
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Services for Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Walter Albert Bell, United States Navy (Retired), age 71, of West Monroe, LA, will be today at 10:00 AM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, 300 McMillan Road, West Monroe, LA 71291. Burial will take place at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church Cemetery, in Pineville, LA, at 2:00 PM, following the funeral services.
LCDR Bell died suddenly on November 28, 2005. He was born November 28, 1934, and was the son of Asa Otis Bell and Camille Birchfield Bell. He joined the Navy upon graduation from Ouachita Parish High School, Monroe, LA, at the age of seventeen as an enlisted man (E-1), advancing to the rank of Chief Yeoman. Based upon his performance, he was selected for commissioning as an LDO—Ensign, and retired as Lieutenant Commander. He qualified in submarines and served thirteen years in the Submarine Service of the Navy. LCDR Bell also served in the Korean Conflict and in Vietnam as an advisor to the South Vietnamese Navy. He was decorated with the Bronze Star with Valor insignia; the Navy Achievement Medal (two awards); the Navy Unit Commendation; the Good Conduct Medal (three awards); the Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Gallantry Cross Medal with Palm); the Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Civil Actions Medal, First Class with Palm); the National Defense Medal (two awards), the Korean Service Medal (three awards); the Vietnam Service Medal; and the Republic of Vietnam Staff Service Honor Medal First Class. He retired from the Navy on December 1, 1974.
Following his outstanding military career, he was a successful operations manager with Misco Paper Converters, Inc., Adams Industries, and ConPac, Inc. His hobbies included antique cars, riding motorcycles, reading, and cooking.
Survivors include his wife of over twenty-six years, Lillie M. Bell of West Monroe, LA, daughter Debera R. Bell-Beam of Linden, TN, daughter Dianna M. Fahrenkrug of Mesa, AZ, son Dennis O. Bell of Linden, TN, daughter Kelli M. Sligh of Collierville, TN; son Kendall N. Farrar of West Monroe, LA; daughter Karla Deon Mayo of West Monroe, LA, and eighteen grandchildren. Other survivors include his sister, Jeannine Fuqua of Pineville, LA, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers are Macky Brister, Billy McDougle, Mark Setliff, Carl Landers, Mickey Urban, and Lou Johnson.

BEVERLY ANN FIFE
A memorial service for Beverly Ann Fife, 45, of New Orleans will be held Saturday, December 3, 2005 at 2:00 PM at Baskin Baptist Church with Rev. Buford Brady and Rev. Marion Spence officiating.
Ms. Fife was born January 30, 1960 in Winnsboro. She died Friday, September 9, 2005 at Herman Memorial Medical Center in Houston. She was a resident of New Orleans and an employee of Otech Shipyard. Ms. Fife was a member of the New Orleans Yacht Club, and she was an avid racer and a cruising sailor. She was preceded in death by her father, Jackie Fife and two brothers, Jack Dempsey Fife, Jr. and Billy Wayne Fife.
Ms. Fife is survived by her partner and friend, Armand Alciatore; son, Bradley Fife and wife Angie; two grandchildren who were the love of her life, Alexis Taylor Fife and Michael Bradley Fife, all of New Orleans. She is also survived by her mother, Doris Bryan Fife of Baskin; two brothers, Johnny Fife of Mississippi, Bobby Fife of Rayville; and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.

MARY MAGELENE HIGGINS
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Wade Higgins, 84, of Alexandria formerly of Delhi will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, December 2, 2005 in the Chapel of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Dr. Marcus Murphy and Rev. David Boothe will officiate. Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 8:00 PM Thursday at Cox Funeral Home.
Mrs. Higgins died Tuesday at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria. She is preceded in death by her husband, Carl W. Higgins; a son Charles W. Higgins; a grandson Charles E. Higgins; her parents, George A. Wade and Susie Hart Wade and eight siblings, C.M., Elvin, Kirby, Hiram, Willis, Arnold and Huey Lee Wade and Carmon Wade Rice.
She is survived by a son Lawrence E. and wife Mary Corley Higgins of Raleigh, NC; a daughter Mary Alyce Higgins Bordelon and husband Edmond of Alexandria; grandchildren, Jeff Pearson and wife Kelly, Greg Pearson, Cheryl Higgins, David Higgins and wife Tonya and Mary Ann Higgins; great grandchildren, Josh, Nikki, Alysa and Caleb Pearson and Drew Higgins; four sisters Doris Wade Weems and husband Luther and Una Hart all of Monroe, Celie Wade Flynn and husband Charlie of Bastrop and Wilma Wade Hart of Rayville and numerous nieces, nephews and un-numbered friends.
Pallbearers will be Kirby "Buddy" Wade, David Wade, James "Jimmy" Wade, Willis "Billy" Wade, Samuel "Sammy" Weems and Charles Flynn.
Honorary pallbearers will be all of her other nephews.
To leave a message of condolences to the family please visit our webpage at www.coxfuneral.com.

MARY Z. "SISSY" JAMES
Mary Z. "Sissy" James, age 67, died at her home in Big Canoe, GA on Wednesday, November 23, 2005 after a lengthy and gallant struggle with lung cancer.
A memorial service was held at Trinity Evangelical Church of Marble Hill, GA on Saturday, November 26, 2005, Dr. George Callahan officiating.
Sissy's energy, enthusiasm and sense of humor brought joy to the family and many friends that she leaves behind.
Sissy is survived by her mother, Mrs. Johnnye Zechiedrich of Bossier City, LA; brother and sister-in-law, Earl and Nancy Zechiedrich of Van Buren, AR; her husband of forty-seven years, Tommy James, formerly of Ruston, LA; daughter Mary James of Fairfield, CT; daughter and son-in-law Ann and Jim Jackson of Atlanta, GA and grandchildren Victoria Jackson and Tom Jackson of Atlanta.
Please send any contributions to the Sissy James memorial fund at Trinity Evangelical Church, 2685 Steve Tate Highway, Marble Hill, GA 30148.

MRS. LORENE PRIDDY RAGSDALE
Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home - Tallulah, LA
Graveside services for Mrs. Lorene Priddy Ragsdale, age 98, of Newellton, will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, December 2, 2005 at Legion Cemetery in Newellton with Rev. J. Fulton McGraw officiating. Burial will follow under direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home of Tallulah. Visitation wi11 be Thursday night from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the funeral home.
Mrs. Ragsdale was born in Danville, AR on October 20, 1907 to Judge A.B. and Augusta Priddy. She died Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at Richland Manor Nursing Home in Delhi.
She was a graduate of Galloway Women's College (now called Hendrix college) of Searcy, AR in 1929. She taught school for one year and married Glen Monroe Ragsdale in 1930. She and "Mr. Glen" moved to Tensas Parish in 1937 to farm Raritan Plantation located on the banks of Lake St. Joseph at Newellton. She was very active in Newellton Union Church teaching a ladies Sunday School Class for ten years. She was a founding member of the Delta Art Association and served as the organizations first president.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Monroe Ragsdale; two grandsons, Keith Wood and Neil Wood and five brothers and sisters.
She is survived by a daughter, Marian Mulligan and husband James of Newellton, LA; two sons: Arthur Buril Ragsdale and wife Lorraine of Dallas, TX and William Glen Ragsdale and wife Janet of Newellton and a daughter, Evelyn Russell and husband Raymond of Delhi, LA; seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

ANTONIO RANDAZZO
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Antonio Randazzo, 75, of Metairie, LA will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, December 2, 2005 at St. Paschal's Catholic Church, West Monroe, LA. Father Mike Haney will be officiating. Interment will be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Choudrant, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Randazzo was born June 26, 1930 in Camporeale, Sicily, and lived in Caracass, Venezula as a young man. He came to New Orleans, LA in 1960, where he worked as a fleet mechanic for many years, before retiring from Orleans Parish School Board. Mr. Randazzo passed away November 28, 2005 in West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Randazzo is survived by his wife; Zelma Randazzo; two sons: James Randazzo and wife Mary and Jonathan Randazzo and wife Carla; two grandsons; Andrew Canfill and Connor Randazzo; three sisters in Italy: Franca Randazzo, Paula Beninoti and Enza Beninoti; family from New Orleans; Anthony Occhipinti and wife Vera, Raymond Occhipinti and wife Claire, Francis Bua and husband Peter, Caterina Summers, Antoinette Silver and husband Al, Anna Zeringue and husband Fursey, Josephine Occhipinti and many nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to a Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund.
Visitation will be Thursday from 6:30 PM until 9:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

MRS. NANNIE VIOLA ROBERSON
Owens Memorial Funeral Home - Ruston, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Nannie Viola Roberson, age 100, of Dubach, will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, December 2, 2005 at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Dubach. Burial will follow in Fellowship Cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston.
Mrs. Roberson was born on May 20, 1905 in Claiborne Parish to Andrew and Nancy McCurry. She died November 30, 2005 in Wyatt, Louisiana. Mrs. Roberson was a member of Harmony Chapel Methodist Church. She enjoyed sewing, Quilting, reading (especially the Bible) as well as doing puzzles. She was a very artistic lady.
Mrs. Roberson is survived by her four children: Bill Roberson and wife Maxine of Quitman, Ruel Gene Roberson and wife Betty of Dubach, Eva Muriel Colvin and husband Leonard L. of West Monroe and Robert Drew Roberson and wife Jo Ann of Ruston. She is also survived by her nine grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; two sisters: Ruby L. Jacks and Oneta Hood both of Dubach and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Mrs. Roberson was preceded in death by her husband Ruel F. Roberson.
The family will receive friends at Fellowship Baptist Church in Dubach from 5:00 until 8:00 PM, Thursday, December 1, 2005. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the charity of your choice. To leave a memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneral home.com.

Elizabeth A.B. Abdulla, 60
Elizabeth Ann Brown Abdulla of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Nov. 23. Graveside services are noon Friday at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Choudrant, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lynn E. Andrews, 67
FARMERVILLE — Lynn E. Andrews, a homemaker, died Nov. 24. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Blooming Grove Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial will be at Farmerville City Cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Walter A. Bell, 71
Walter A. Bell of West Monroe, a retired U.S. Navy lieutenant commander, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church Cemetery, Pineville.

Gustava Davison, 73
RAYVILLE — Gustava Davison, a retired music teacher, died Tuesday. Services are noon Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Friday at Holly Ridge Baptist Church. Burial will be at Holly Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Earl Day, 59
EPPS — Earl Day, a West Carroll Parish Police Jury employee, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m Saturday at Rocky Mount Zion Baptist Church, Epps. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Alma Ross Dean, 74
DELHI — Alma Ross Dean, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

William Foster, 75
William Foster of Monroe, a truck driver, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery, Choudrant.

Antoine D. Gee Jr., infant
Antione Deshawn Gee Jr. of Monroe, son of Ashley Banks and Antoine Gee Sr., died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant Grove No. 2 Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Monesa LaJuan Gross, 44
Monesa LaJuan Gross of West Monroe, a sales clerk, died Monday. Graveside services are noon Friday at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Choudrant, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Donald Henderson Sr., 44
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Donald Craig Henderson Sr., a flea market manager formerly of Warden, died Nov. 23. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Mercide Nicole Hill, infant
Mercide Nicole Hill of Monroe, daughter of Renita Hill and Terry Bolton, died Nov. 25. Graveside services are 9 a.m. Friday at Monroe City Cemetery, Powell Street Extension, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Alberta Johnson, 94
WISNER — Alberta Johnson, a homemaker, died Nov. 25. Services are noon Saturday at New Light Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert.

Velma Jones, 71
RAYVILLE — Velma Jones, a homemaker, died Nov. 23. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Bethel Baptist Church, Holly Ridge. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at Royal Blue Cemetery.

George Kilpatrick Jr., 81
George Calvin Kilpatrick Jr. of Monroe, a retired route supervisor for Pepsi Cola Bottling Company, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Christ Way Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Dorothy Tetter Lane, 76
GRAYSON — Dorothy Tetter Lane, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 4 p.m. today at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson. Visitation is 3:45 p.m. today until services begin at the cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

William Lankford, 91
LITROE — William Lankford, a farmer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Ina V. McCartney, 86
BASTROP — Ina V. McCartney, a retired Morehouse Parish School System employee, died Tuesday. 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 New Forest Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Bishop N. Pipes Jr., 83
Bishop N. Pipes Jr. of Monroe, a professor, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. today at St. Paschal's Catholic Church. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mary Helen President, 66
WINNSBORO — Mary Helen President, a homemaker, died Nov. 26. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at True Gospel Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Morning Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity.

Agnes Rodger, 74
HOUSTON — Agnes Rodger, a homemaker formerly of Rayville, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Matthew's Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at Adile Cemetery, Mangham.

Charles A. Rohner, 60
Charles Andrew Rohner of Monroe, a retired principal with Monroe City Schools, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church of Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

W.E. 'Bill' Smith, 92
RUSTON — W.E. "Bill" Smith, owner and operator of Rose Beauty Salon, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery.

Dequiours Stuwart, infant
WINNSBORO — Dequiours D. Stuwart, the son of Sheila Hollis, died Nov. 23. Graveside services are noon Friday at Morning Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Baby Boy Warfield, infant
Baby Boy Warfield, the son of Sholonda Warfield of Monroe, died Nov. 24. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at Monroe City Cemetery, Powell Street Extension, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Beatrice Warner, 85
RAYVILLE — Beatrice Warner, a homemaker, died Nov. 26. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church of Rayville. Wake services are 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at Pleasant Grove No. 2 Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Agnew, Thomas Calvin: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Blackson, Michael: 1 p.m. today, New Bright Star Baptist Church, Monroe.
Erb, Evelyn Welch: 2 p.m. today, Presbyterian Church, Ruston.
Jackson, Harold Lee Sr.: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe.
Middleton, Mary Francis: 10 a.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Pleasant, Donald R.: 1 p.m. today, Shiloh Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Randazzo, Antonio: 11 a.m. Friday, St. Paschal's Catholic Church, West Monroe.
Waltman, Jason: 11 a.m. today, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston.

BARBARA GAIL ALBRITTON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Barbara Gail Albritton, 57, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 3, 2005 at Cedar Crest Baptist Church with Rev. Greg Clark and Bro. Carey Winters officiating. Interment will follow at McCormick Cemetery, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Barbara was born on August 30, 1948 in West Monroe, LA and passed away on November 30, 2005 at her residence.
Barbara was a highly respected educator and received numerous awards for her dedication and love for her students. Among these awards were: Teacher of the Year at W. L. Smith Elementary in Petal, MS; President's Award for Math Teacher, Mississippi 5th Congressional District Teacher of the Year ; Teacher of the Year at Riser Elementary School in West Monroe, LA; and Teacher of the Year at Central Middle School in Calhoun, LA. She was a member of Cedar Crest Baptist Church where she and her husband served as directors for the Deeds of Kindness ministry. Barbara was preceded in death by her father, Bob Ingram.
Barbara is survived by her husband: Ron Albritton; daughter: Joey Albritton; son: Scott Albritton; mother: Eleanor Ingram; brother: Steve Ingram and wife Rusty; sister: Cindy Montgomery and husband Dana; mother-in-law: Virginia Rachal and the entire Rachal family, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Jason Meador, Owen Cowart, Bill Rachal, Greg Brock, Brandon Albritton, Dr. Frank Hoffman, Charles Bratton and Bubba Lammons.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Friday, December 2, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe and 9:00 AM until service time Saturday at Cedar Crest Baptist Church.

POLLY CROWE
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for Polly Crowe, of Monroe, LA, will be held Saturday, December 3, 2005 at 10:00 AM, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with the Reverend Warren Eckhardt officiating. Burial will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Polly was born in Marthaville, LA and died November 30, 2005, at St. Francis Medical Center after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm Crowe; parents, William J. and Ella Wyatt and nephew, Gary Adams.
Polly was retired from McRae's where she worked in the customer service department. She was formerly employed by Cooley Printers after a long career in the banking business in Monroe and Oak Grove, LA.
Her passion in life was her grandchildren and family. Her greatest joy in life was bringing happiness to others especially her grandchildren. Her days began and ended with thoughts of her "Pride and Joy" and her "Princess". She was their biggest supporter, truest fan and most loving confidant. She was a grandmother's grandmother.
She is lovingly survived and deeply missed by her sons, Mike and his wife Amy of West Monroe and Jeff and his wife Beth of Oak Grove; grandsons, Adam and Caleb both of West Monroe; granddaughters, Stephanie and Nyoka both of West Monroe; sisters and brothers-in-law, Earnestine Adams and Joe of Magnolia, AR, Loretta and Bill Ruth of Laurel, MS, Ginger and Fred Garms of Louisville, KY and Doris and David Lewis of Shreveport, LA; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Pallbearers will be Rusty Adams, Darrel Adams, Shane Adams, Edward Ruth, Chris Johnson and Bill Morris.
Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 PM, December 2, 2005 at the Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

GEORGE CALVIN KILPATRICK, JR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for George Calvin Kilpatrick, Jr., 81, of Monroe, LA, will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, December 2, 2005, at Christ Way Church, 7616 Hwy 165 North, Monroe, with Rev. Wayne Duncan, Rev. Jerry Smith and Raymond Doolittle officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mr. Kilpatrick, a route supervisor for Pepsi Bottling of Monroe for twenty-seven years, was born June 25, 1924, in Lonoke, AR, and died November 30, 2005, in Monroe, LA. He was a member of Christ Way Church, formerly Temple Baptist Church, for over fifty years. He was preceded in death by his father, George Calvin Kilpatrick, Jr.; mother, Gladys Smith Kilpatrick; his first wife, Eunice King Kilpatrick; and son, Larry.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Carolyn Kilpatrick, daughter, Pat Jacobs and husband, Ronnie of McClenney, FL; sons, Randy Haynes and wife Nikki of West Monroe, LA, Ronnie Haynes and wife Tammy of Monroe, GA, and Ted Haynes and wife Kim of West Monroe, LA; thirteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Jean Palmer of Fordyce, AR; brother, Tommy Kilpatrick of Little Rock, AR; numerous nieces and nephews; one special friend and brother-in-Christ, Daniel Ford, Sr. of West Monroe, LA; and special caretakers, Miranda Massey and Jason Kilcrease of Rocky Branch, LA.
Pallbearers will be Randy Harris, Cary Wyatt, Bert Collier, Gene Fisk, Justin Haynes, and Travis Haynes.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Kerry Anders, Dr. David Barnes, Dr. Emile Barrow, Dr. Mark Napoli, and Dr. Robert Sarama.
Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM, Friday at Christ Way Church.
The Kilpatrick family wishes to extend a very special thanks to Tonette Scott and United Home Care for such a kind and caring hand and a warm and generous smile and heart.

GEORGE A. PRUETT
Adams Funeral Home - Ozark, MO
Graveside services for George Albert Pruett will be held on December 3, 2005 at 2:00 PM at Weaver Cemetery in Ozark, MO. Reverend Lori Lampert will officiate. Family will receive friends at Adams Funeral Home from 12:00 to 1:30 PM.
A memorial service will be held at Dearman-Stephenson Funeral Home the following day, December 4, 2005, at 3:00 PM in Monticello, AR.
Mr. Pruett is preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Margaret Hogg Pruett of Springfield, MO; a son, Dr. George A. Pruett, Jr.; a grandson, John Michael Pruett both of San Antonio, TX; a brother Ernest Pruett and three sisters Margaurite Straub, Octavia Ferguson and Leona Pruett.
He is survived by his wife Betty Jo Johnson Ross Pruett of Monticello; his son Robert David "Bo" Pruett and his wife Lori of San Antonio, TX; daughters Marijo Pruett Miles, Laura Lee Pruett Kaufman and husband Bruce of Springfield, MO; daughter Liza Pruett Forster and husband Lex of Melissa, TX; daughter Paula M. Pruett of Monroe, Louisiana. His step children are Jodie Gladden and husband Billy, Kathy Norris, Sandy Funderburg and husband David, Patty Sullivan and husband Marshall and Tammy Lawson and husband Paul. Pruett's grandchildren are Mar Miles and Joe Miles, both of Monticello, Diane Miles Anderson of Calhoun, LA; Dawn Pruett Guajardo and Rylea Pruett of San Antonio, TX. Aimee Pruett of Fayetteville, AR, Andy Kaufman and Cory Kaufman, both of Springfield, MO. He has nine great grandchildren. Numerous nieces and nephews survive their Uncle George.

CAROLYN STUBBLEFIELD RINGLE
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi
Funeral services for Mrs. Carolyn Stubblefield Ringle, 55, of Ruston, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, December 3, 2005 at the North Orange Baptist Church in Orange, TX with Rev. Lynn Ashcraft officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM Saturday until time of services at the church.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, December 4, 2005 at Faith Memorial Park Cemetery in Delhi with Dr. Marcus Murphy officiating.
Mrs. Ringle died Thursday at her residence.
She received her Masters Degree in Library Science from LSU. She was a librarian for the University of New Orleans and McNeese State University. She was a longtime resident of the Lake Charles, LA and Orange, TX areas before moving to North LA after retirement.
Mrs. Ringle was active in church choir, hand bells and was a librarian at North Orange Baptist Church. She also enjoyed sewing and quilting and was a member of the P.E.O. Women's organization. She had many talents and interests, but most importantly, she was a loving mother and wife who always put her family first.
She is survived by her husband Colin K. Ringle of Ruston, LA; a daughter, Lynn E. Ringle of Ruston, LA; a step daughter, Kelly R. and her husband Lt. Col. Andre' Mouton and children Jordan, Lauren and Evan of Guam; a sister, Ruth S. Mohn and her husband Robert and children Philip and Alan of Houston, TX; two aunts Virginia Davis of Lake Charles and Mary Elizabeth Wallis of Lafayette, LA and several cousins.
Pallbearers will be her first cousins Hugh Wallis, Richard Wallis, Drew Davis, John Davis, Bill Cooper and Tom Cooper. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our webpage at www.coxfuneral.com.

Jerri Sue Ramsey Slavant Dec. 2, 1939 ~ Nov. 15, 2005
Love, Darling Daughter,
It's only been a little while since you went away to Heaven. We miss you so much...
Mother Lessie Mael, Brother Jimmy M. Ramsey and wife Jerri, Sisters Patricia Perkins and husband Finley, Sharon Prestwood and husband Mike

Nanette G. Anders, 73
JONESBORO — Nanette Garrett Anders died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Jonesboro Cemetery.

Dallas Reagan Bell, 63
HAMMOND — Dallas Reagan Bell died Monday. Graveside services are noon today at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m. today at Friendship Baptist Church under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Robert Clark Bellew, 76
Robert Clark Bellew of Start, a retired electrician also retired from the U.S. Air Force, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville

Mable Lee Brandon, 90
Mable Lee Brandon of Monroe, died Nov. 24. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Peter Rock Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Alma Ross Dean, 74
DELHI — Alma Ross Dean, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Mount Zion Baptist Church near Delhi. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. Sunday at McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Essie Duncan, 83
TALLULAH — Essie Duncan, a bookkeeper, died Nov. 24. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Mariah Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Arthurlynne Dupree, 58
Arthurlynne Majestic Dupree of Monroe, an educator, died Monday. Services are noon Saturday at Riverside Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation 6:30-7:30 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Donald Henderson Sr., 44
BROOKLYN, New York — Donald Craig Henderson Sr., a flea market manager formerly of Warden, died Nov. 23. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Palestine Baptist Church, Warden. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Mary M. Wade Higgins, 84
ALEXANDRIA — Mary M. Wade Higgins, a retired inspector for Delhi Manufacturing and formerly of Delhi, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be at Newton Cemetery.

William J. Lankford, 91
LITROE — William James Lankford, a farmer, died Tuesday. Services are noon Saturday at Litroe Church of God in Christ. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be at Smeadley Cemetery, Litroe.

Lorraine Randle, 48
DALLAS — Lorraine Randle, a CNA, died Nov. 24. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First Color Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 6:30-7:30 p.m. today at St. Mary's Chapel of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be at New Oakwood Cemetery.

Nannie V. Roberson, 100
DUBACH — Nannie Viola Roberson died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Fellowship Baptist Church, Dubach. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Anna Watson, 94
FERRIDAY — Anna Watson, a homemaker, died Nov. 22. Services are 11 a.m. today at St. Mary Baptist Church, Ferriday. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

James Scott White, 86
JONESVILLE — James Scott White died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Slonie Haney White, 64
TALLULAH — Slonie Haney White, a homemaker, died Nov. 25. Services are noon Saturday at Zion Flowers Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be at New Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Previously Acknowledged
Abdulla, Elizabeth Ann Brown: Noon today, Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Choudrant.
Andrews, Lynn E.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Blooming Grove Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Davison, Gustava: Noon Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville.
Day, Earl: 1 p.m Saturday, Rocky Mount Zion Baptist Church, Epps.
Foster, William: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Gee, Antione Deshawn Jr.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Pleasant Grove No. 2 Baptist Church Cemetery, Rayville.
Gross, Monesa LaJuan: Noon today, Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Choudrant, West Monroe.
Hill, Mercide Nicole: 9 a.m. today, Monroe City Cemetery, Powell Street extension, Monroe.
Jackson, Harold Lee Sr.: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe.
Johnson, Alberta: Noon Saturday, New Light Baptist Church, Wisner.
Jones, Velma: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Bethel Baptist Church, Holly Ridge.
Kilpatrick, George Calvin Jr.: 11 a.m. today, Christ Way Church, Monroe.
McCartney, Ina V.: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
President, Mary Helen: 2 p.m. Saturday, True Gospel Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Randazzo, Antonio: 11 a.m. today, St. Paschal's Catholic Church, West Monroe.
Rodger, Agnes: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Matthew's Baptist Church, Mangham.
Smith, W.E. "Bill": 2 p.m. today, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Ruston.
Stuwart, Dequiours D.: Noon today, Morning Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity, Monroe.
Warfield, Baby Boy: 10 a.m. today, Monroe City Cemetery, Powell Street extension, Monroe.
Warner, Beatrice: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Rayville.

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

MRS. MARGUERITTE RUSSELL ALLBRITTON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Margueritte Allbritton, 78, will be at 2:00 PM, Monday, December 5, 2005 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Officiating will be Dr. John "Bud" Traylor. Interment will be at Riverview Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe.
Mrs. Allbritton was born on May 31, 1927 in West Monroe and passed away on December 1, 2005 in Monroe.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Naomi and Frank Russell; sisters: Gladys Martin and Clara Bell Russell and brother: Hix Russell.
She is survived by her husband of fifty-four years: Norman Allbritton, Sr. of Monroe, LA; daughter: Monica Parrish and husband Paul of Oak Ridge, LA; sons: Norman Lynn Allbritton, Jr. and wife Stacy of Slidell, LA, Kilie Tim Allbritton and wife Patti of Woodstown, NJ, Francis Lee Allbritton of Monroe, LA; sister: Malinda Hilton of Monroe, LA; brother: Johnny F. Russell of Monroe, LA; grandchildren: Douglas Parrish of Round Rock, TX, Jillian Allbritton of Slidell, LA, Kelley Allbritton of Woodstown, NJ and Erin Allbritton of Woodstown, NJ.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Monroe and enjoyed attending the Fellowship Sunday School Class. She loved music and began playing the piano at a young age at local churches. She was a member of the Eastern Star. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. The family would like to say a special "Thank You" to Dr. Dean Stockstill and staff and to the Oaks Nursing Staff for their care and compassion.
Pallbearers will be members of the Woodruff Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church of Monroe.
Visitation will be Sunday, December 4, 2005 from 4:00 until 7:00 P.M. at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe.

Barbara Gail Albritton, 57
Barbara Gail Albritton of West Monroe, a teacher, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Cedar Crest Baptist Church. Burial will be in McCormick Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Rev. Charlie Arnold, 85
JACKSON, Miss. — The Rev. Charlie C. Arnold, a retired minister formerly of Winnsboro, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time. Burial will be in Holly Grove Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Robert Clark Bellew, 76
START — Robert Clark Bellew, retired from the U.S. Air Force, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin. Burial will be in Start Cemetery.

Evelyn Price Clayton, 90
CLAYTON — Evelyn Price Clayton, a retired employee of the Concordia Parish Library, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Natchez City Cemetery.

Polly Crowe, 67
Polly Crowe of Monroe, a retired McRae's employee, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Terisa Duncan, 86
DELHI — Terisa Duncan died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Helen M. Jackson, 61
Helen M. Jackson of Monroe, a nurse supervisor at LSU Health Sciences Center-Monroe, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

George LaRoe, 75
BERNICE — George LaRoe, an auto mechanic, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mount Patrick Church, Bernice. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Linda McNease, 57
WINNSBORO — Linda McDaniel McNease, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at South Central Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 5:30 p.m today at the church and 9 a.m. Sunday until service time. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

J.S. White, 86
JONESVILLE — J.S. White, retired from the state Department of Transportation and Development and the Catahoula Parish Police Jury, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Jonesville Church of God. Burial is at White's Ridge Cemetery, Jonesville, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Previously Acknowledged
Anders, Nanette Garrett: 10 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Andrews, Lynn E.: 2 p.m. today, Blooming Grove Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Brandon, Mable Lee: 2 p.m. today, Peter Rock Baptist Church, Monroe.
Davison, Gustava: noon today, Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville.
Day, Earl: 1 p.m today, Rocky Mount Zion Baptist Church, Epps.
Dean, Alma Ross: 11 a.m. Monday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, near Delhi.
Duncan, Essie: 1 p.m. today, Mount Mariah Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Dupree, Arthurlynne Majestic: noon today, Riverside Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Foster, William: 11 a.m. today, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Gee, Antione Deshawn Jr.: 10 a.m. today, Pleasant Grove No. 2 Baptist Church Cemetery, Rayville.
Henderson, Donald Craig Sr.: 11 a.m. today, Palestine Baptist Church, Warden.
Jackson, Harold Lee Sr.: 11 a.m. today, St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe.
Johnson, Alberta: noon today, New Light Baptist Church, Wisner.
Jones, Velma: 1 p.m. today, New Bethel Baptist Church, Holly Ridge.
Lankford, William James: noon today, Litroe Church of God in Christ, Litroe.
President, Mary Helen: 2 p.m. today, True Gospel Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Randle, Lorraine: 11 a.m. today, First Color Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Rodger, Agnes: 2 p.m. today, St. Matthew's Baptist Church, Mangham.
Warner, Beatrice: 11 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Rayville.
White, Slonie Haney: noon today, Zion Flowers Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.

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

JOHN JOSEPH BROWNE

John Joseph Browne, 78, formerly of Monroe passed away on November 24, 2005.
He is survived by Patricia; his children Karen Browne-Vohs of Cedar City, UT, Thomas of Marble Falls, TX, and Darwin (Sherrie) of Winnetka, CA; grandchildren Zachary, Holly, Rec. Taylor Vohs USMC, Sean and Kaitlin Vohs of Cedar City and Addison and Makenna Browne of Marble Falls; his sister Ellen M. (Clyde) Webb of Monroe; and sister-in-law Aloisia D. Bourlet of Slidell, LA and their families.
A burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery #2 in New Orleans following a Military ceremony. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that you donate a book to the library of your choice.

VAN "THE MAN" MELVIN GLASCOCK
Seale Funeral Home

Denham Springs, LA
Van "The Man" Melvin Glascock, 47, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2005 at his home in Denham Springs, LA. He was District Manager and a valued, longtime employee with One Source, Inc., Baton Rouge. Van enjoyed fishing and cooking for family and friends. He was a 1976 graduate of Oak Grove High School He served and defended his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1976 to 1980.
Visitation will be at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs on Monday, December 5, 2005 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Tuesday, December 6, 2005 from 12:00 PM to service at 2:00 PM Rev. Charlie McDonough will officiate and burial will be at Evergreen Memorial Park, in Denham Springs, LA.
He is survived by his wife, who lost the love of her life, Lynda Dianne Pritchett Glascock; three sons, Coley Johnson and wife, Melissa, and their daughter, Madilynn, Caden Johnson and fiance', Jennifer Jendrzey, and Jake Ross; three daughters, Brandi Monistere and husband, Chad, and their much anticipated daughter, Kayleigh, Tiffany Glascock, and Aleesa Ross; father, Shelby Glasckock, Jr.; mother, Betty Lou Decker; brother and sister-in-law, Robbie and Angie Glascock; former wife-Debbie Jones; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Shelby Glascock, III.
The Pallbearers will be Coley and Caden Johnson, Jake Ross, Robbie and Kyle Glascock, and Tobeaux Gautro.
He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Services performed under the direction of Seale Funeral Service, Inc., Denham Springs, LA.

Margueritte Allbritton, 78
Margueritte Russell Allbritton of Monroe, a retired bookkeeper, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

Bessie M. Bunch, 78
TALLULAH — Bessie M. Bunch died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Rita L. McIntyre, 81
RAYVILLE — Rita L. McIntyre, a retired custodian formerly of New Orleans, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rayville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. A rosary will be held at 7 p.m. today. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery.

Pearl Brown Nolan, 84
Pearl Brown Nolan of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Carolyn S. Ringle, 55
DELHI — Carolyn S. Ringle, a retired college librarian, died Thursday. Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at North Orange (Texas) Baptist Church. Burial will be at 2 p.m. today at Faith Memorial Park Cemetery, Delhi, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Previously Acknowledged
Clayton, Evelyn Price: 2 p.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Dean, Alma Ross: 11 a.m. Monday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, near Delhi.
Jackson, Helen M.: 1 p.m. Wednesday, New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe.
LaRoe, George: 2 p.m. today, Mount Patrick Church, Bernice.
McNease, Linda McDaniel: 2 p.m. today, South Central Baptist Church, Wisner.

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

ELSIE PRICE GREGORY
Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home - Tallulah, LA
Funeral services for Elsie Price Gregory, age 85, are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Tuesday, December 6, 2005 at St. Joseph Baptist Church in St. Joseph, LA with Rev. Kelly Barnett, Sidney McLemore and Joyce Crawford officiating. Burial will follow in Legion Cemetery in Newellton, LA under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home. Visitation will be held at the church from 1:00 to 2:00 PM.
Mrs. Gregory, a homemaker, was born December 26, 1919 in Newton County, MS. She was a resident of St. Joseph, LA for fifty-eight years. She passed away Sunday, December 4, 2005 in Winnsboro, LA.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Gregory; parents, Oscar and Estell Price; sisters, Eugie Kelly, Odee Parker, and Gertrude Colquette.
She is survived by three sons, Donald Gregory and wife Mary Katherine of St. Joseph, LA, Tommy Gregory and wife Dolora of Jones, LA, Roger Gregory and wife JoAnn of Pine Bluff, AR; brother, Marvis Price and wife Mary Alice of Shreveport, LA; grandchildren, Greg Gregory and wife Kerry, Tim Gregory and wife Necci, Darryl Gregory and wife Brenda, Laura Scriber and husband Mike, Donna Kay Thompson and husband Tommy, Jonathan Gregory and wife Nicole, Brent Gregory and wife April, Rachel DeVenuto and husband Mike; nine great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers will be grandsons, great grandsons, Chad Gregory and Colby Gregory.

Peggy Diane Brossett, 53
BASTROP — Peggy Diane Brossett died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until service Tuesday at the funeral home.

Allen J. Crowell II, 60
Allen J. Crowell II, owner of Ace Automotive and Towing, of West Monroe, died Friday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Maxine Guin, 80
NEWELLTON — Maxine Guin, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Christene Rodgers, 80
SICILY ISLAND — Christene Rodgers, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Harrisonburg United Pentecostal Church, Harrisonburg. Burial will be in New Pine Hill Cemetery, Sicily Island, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5 p.m. Monday at the church.

Patsy Hopkins Shearer, 62
VIDALIA — Patsy Sue Hopkins Shearer, employed by Producers Cotton Gin of Waterproof, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at First United Pentecostal Church, Ferriday. Burial will be in Monclova Cemetery, Waterproof, under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Charles M. Torrance 71
OAK GROVE — Charles M. Torrance, a maintenance supervisor, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery, Forest, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation will be all day today and Tuesday at the funeral home.

Previously Acknowledged
Allbritton, Margueritte Russell: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Dean, Alma Ross: 11 a.m. Monday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, near Delhi.
Jackson, Helen M.: 1 p.m. Wednesday, New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe.
McIntyre, Rita L.: 10 a.m. today, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rayville.
Nolan, Pearl Brown: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

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

CHIRI CRAWFORD FINKLEA DAVIS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA
Funeral Services for Mrs. Chiri Crawford Finklea Davis, age 61, of West Monroe, LA will be, Tuesday, December 6, 2005 at 2:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Sam Emmanuel officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Nebo Cemetery in Downsville, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA.
Mrs. Davis was a retired Data Processor.
Survivors include her son Scott Finklea and wife Maria of Phoenix, AZ; daughter Melony Dowell and husband Ronnie of Shreveport, LA; her mother Majorie Crawford of West Monroe, LA; granddaughter Francesta Finklea of Phoenix, AZ; brother Khon Crawford of West Monroe, LA. Pallbearers will be Fred Finklea, George Meredith, Jeff Bell and Ronald Dowell.

WILLIAM E. (BILL) FRANK, JR.
There will be a visitation for Bill Frank of Crossett, AR, formerly of Bastrop, Tuesday night from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, December 6, 2005 at South Main Bastrop Church in Crossett, AR. (1st Church on the right when coming into Crossett on Hwy 133N)
Mr. Frank was born June 28, 1943 in Clarksdale, MS. He attended school in Clarksdale and went on to Mississippi College in Clinton Mississippi. He then enlisted in the army and served a tour in Germany. Bill has been a resident of Bastrop since 1972.
Mr. Frank, a retired law enforcement officer with the Morehouse Parrish Sherrif's Department, and a former manager of Sears and Sherwin Williams of Bastrop passed away Saturday December 3, 2005.
Bill is survived by one daughter Susan Frank Pennington and husband Craig Pennington; his mother Corine Shields Frank; one brother Martin Frank Sr. and wife Linda Frank of Tampa Florida; three grandchildren, Avery Grace Pennington of Crossett, Riley Pennington and Tori Pennington of Hot Springs, AR; two nephews Martin Frank, Jr. and fiancé Connie and Logan Frank all of Tampa, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Mr. Frank is preceded in death by his father William E. Frank, Sr.
Mr. Frank will be laid to rest in his family's cemetery in Clarksdale, MS on Wednesday December 7, 2005.

BROTHER JOHN HALL
Miller Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Brother John Hall was one of four children born to the union of Newt and Matilda Hall on September 4, 1927, in Tensas Parish. His father, mother, and one brother preceded him in death. John confessed Christ at an early age. He finished school in Tensas Parish public schools.
He passed away, Sunday, December 4, 2005 after a lengthy illness. He was married to the late Jessie Lee Hall, which preceded him in death.
His memory will be cherished by his two daughters, Bessie Pennie, Houston, TX, and Cala Williams (Doug) Savannah, GA; five sons, Larry Dickson, Sr. (Jackie), Robert Dickson (Dewanna), Alton Dickson (Ruby), Elton Dickson (Gwendolyn), and John A. Hall (Harolyn) all of Monroe, LA; one sister, Sarah Norwood, Monroe; one brother Henry Hall, Youngstown, OH; twenty-one grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Visitation will be at Miller Funeral Home on, Tuesday, December 6, 2005 until 6:00 PM. The funeral will be at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, December 7, 2005 at Antioch Baptist Church, 310 South 24th, Monroe, LA.

ROBERT ALAN JACKS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mr. Robert Alan Jacks, 45, of Sterlington, LA, will be at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, December 7, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Dr. Collin Wimberly will officiate. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Jacks, a United States Navy veteran, was born January 22, 1960, in Vinton, LA, and died December 3, 2005, in Monroe, LA. He was a truck driver for Southern Pride Express. He was a very special person who was always uplifting and happy.
Survivors include his wife, Debra Norred Jacks; son, Ryan Jacks; mother Roberta Stine Jacks; brothers, Theron Timothy Jacks, Jr. and Ernie Jacks and wife Janet; sister, Debra Jacks-Ahyo and husband, Doug; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ronald and Delicee Norred; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Sonny and Shannon Norred; eight nieces; two nephews; and several aunts and uncles.
Pallbearers will be Doug Ahyo, Clint Harris, Ernie Jacks, Lee Jacks, Tim Jacks, Jr., and Tobie F. McKown.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Tuesday, December 6, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Alexa "Lexi" Rose McDowell
8/8/02 ~ 11/28/05
I love you my little angel! Your family will miss you!
Sweet Dreams My Little Angel
Go to sleep my little angel and dream
Of heavenly places and heavenly faces
You shall be missed, my little angel but rest in peace
In this world you could easily get hurt
Don't fret my little angel you are safe in God's arms
He will take care of you
And will always be with you
Mortal dreams of riches, but my little angel
You are rich for eternal life
So sleep now little angel you are full of love and beauty
We will all be with you soon
Sweet dreams my little angel
When you wake up you'll know that
Your dreams have come true
From your Daddy: Richard McDowell
Alexa's West Monroe, LA Family is her father Richard McDowell; grandparents John and Billie McDowell and siblings Crystal Lawrence and Will McDowell.
Alexa's Bakersfield, CA Family is her mother Amanda Prock; stepfather Greg Prock; grandparents Art and Nancy McComb and siblings Brandi Castille, Jordan Lawrence and Taylor Lawrence.
Survived by Little Lexi are numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins from both sides of the family.
Funeral services will be handled in Bakersfield, CA at Mish Funeral Home.

Lorene S. Boatner, 90
RUSTON — Lorene Sanders Boatner, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at New Prosperity Baptist Church, Clay. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Wednesday at King Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Mary R. Bondurant, 75
ST. JOSEPH — Mary R. Bondurant died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Donald Bryant, 57
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BASTROP — Donald Bryant, a farmer, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Robertine Chisley, 61
RAYVILLE — Robertine Chisley, a retired cashier, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is noon until 6 p.m. Wednesday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at Popular Cemetery, Rayville.

Eugene A. Clairmont, 83
NEW ORLEANS — Eugene A. Clairmont, a carpenter, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be at Heavenly Rest Cemetery.

Sylvester Dean, 48
RAYVILLE — Sylvester Dean, a carpenter, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Maxine Guin, 80
NEWELLTON — Maxine Guin, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Church of Christ, St. Joseph. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Legion Memorial Cemetery, near Newellton, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Calvin Hall Sr., 61
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Calvin Hall Sr., retired from International Paper Co., died Nov. 30. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church, Alto. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Adile Church Cemetery, Alto.

Emma Mary Harper, 65
RAYVILLE — Emma Mary Harper, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Tommy L. Huff Jr., 56
DALLAS — Tommy L. Huff Jr., formerly of West Monroe, financial services worker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jeffrey Hal Jimison, 54
YANKTON, S.D. — Jeffrey Hal Jimison, formerly of Monroe, a former choirmaster and organist of Grace Episcopal Church in Monroe from 1989 to 1999, died Nov. 15.

Bessie Hughes Jowers, 87
BASTROP — Bessie Hughes Jowers, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside service is 2 p.m. today at Carter Cemetery, Collinston. Visitation is 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Antrail Lumpkin, 26
Antrail Lumpkin of Monroe, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Drew Panuel Powell, 80
FERRIDAY — Drew Panuel Powell, a farmer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Eddie E. Robison, 66
HODGE — Eddie E. Robison, a welder, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. today at North Hodge Assembly of God. Burial will be at Garden of Memories under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Mildred M. Rogers, 87
BASTROP — Mildred L. McLeod Rogers, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial is at Christ Church Cemetery.

Leonard Ray Simmons, 82
Leonard Ray "L.R." Simmons of West Monroe, formerly of Sikes, a retired Hormel Food Industries employee, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Visitation is 11 a.m. today until service time. Burial will be at Friendship Cemetery, Sikes.

Pennell Ward, 95
NEW ORLEANS — Pennell Ward, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Previously Acknowledged
Brossett, Peggy Diane: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Jackson, Helen M.: 1 p.m. Wednesday, New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe.
Rodgers, Christene: 2 p.m. today, Harrisonburg United Pentecostal Church, Harrisonburg.
Torrance, Charles M.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Oak Grove.

DONALD WILLIS BRANTLEY, JR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Donald Willis Brantley, Jr., 54, of West Monroe will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, December 8, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Bo Horne officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery.
Mr. Brantley passed away December 6, 2005 at his residence. He was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Lorraine Brantley; son, Trey Brantley and wife, Helen of Monroe; daughters, Donyail Cook and husband, Chas of Wylie, TX and Tiffany Reeves and husband, Bobby of Lubbock, TX; and grandchildren, Davin Cook and Isabell Brantley.
Pallbearers will be Dusty Wallace, Mike Hughes, Curtis Ryals, David Walker, Hix Landrum, and Ben Brodie.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Herbert Trim and Mitchell Pinckard.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, 300 McMillan , West Monroe.

DR. GAIL CLARK
Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home - Arkadelphia, AR
Dr. Gail Clark, age 67, passed away on December 6, 2005 in Little Rock, AR with her family at her side. She was born March 5, 1938 in Arkadelphia, AR, the daughter of the late, Julian A. and Louise Halley Clark. She was a graduate of Henderson State University, Indiana University and received a Doctorate from the University of Utah. She was an Associate Professor at Louisiana Tech University in the Department of Health and Physical Education for twenty-seven years. She was involved with the Senior Adult Exercise Program and was Coordinator of Graduate Studies for the Department. Dr. Clark served on University Committees and was involved in professional organizations at the Local, State and National levels. She was also active in the wildlife organizations and was interested in conservation programs. Gail was a participant in the Senior Olympics and was a board member of the Louisiana Gumbo Organization.
Survivors include her mother, Mary K. Clark of Little Rock; two brothers, Bob Clark and Steve Beck both of Little Rock; and one sister, Susanne Clark Hogue of Little Rock.
Graveside services will be 11:00 AM, Friday, December 9, 2005 in Rose Hill Cemetery with Rev. Daniel Kirkpatrick officiating. Interment will be under the direction of Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Louisiana Methodist Children's Home, Activities Director, 901 S. Vienna, Ruston, LA 71273; The Senior Adult Program at Louisiana Tech, PO Box 3176, Ruston, LA 71272 or the donor's choice.

Allen "Ace" Jackson Crowell, II
Nov. 28, 1945 ~ Dec. 2, 2005
Allen died, Friday, December 2, 2005 approximately 5:00 PM due to a fatal gunshot wound he received before being transported to LSU-EA Conway Hospital. Allen was a hardworking man who provided well for his family. He had many, many friends, due to his love for people around him to share good times.
Allen served in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1978 in which he received a honorable discharge. He served in the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1971 in which he received honors and medals for outstanding service. He was a member of the National Guard Reserve. He sponsored "Toys for Tots Poker Run" as well as "MDA Poker Run." While living in DeRidder, LA he served as Deputy Sheriff of Beauregard Parish. He was also a member of Anna Coca Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include his mother, Lola Rogers; wife, Donna Crowell; daughter, Melissa Crowell Ballard and husband Chuck Ballard of Jacksonville, FL; son, Allen "Jock" J. Crowell, III of Gilbert, LA; two sisters, Wista Ford of Shreveport, and Betty Whitington Edmonds and husband William Thomas Edmonds, Jr.; two nephews Steven and Ryan Ford, both of Shreveport; stepchildren include daughters Cheryl Frogden of Austin, TX, Halie Hughes of Eros and Farrah Dehlavi of Eros; sons, Theron Phantz of DeRidder and Robert Phantz of Zachary, LA.
Allen was preceded in death by his father Allen J. Crowell, Sr. and stepson Raymond Phantz.
His memorial will be held at Am-Vet Post 66 at 2915 Armand Street, Monroe, LA on, Wednesday, December 7, 2005 from 1:00 until 4:00 PM. All family and friends are cordially invited to this celebration in Allen's honor.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, any donations be made to Ouachita Independent Bank, special account fund for Allen "Ace" J. Crowell, II leading to arrest and conviction of persons involved.

ADDIE LEE HITT HOOVER
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Mrs. Addie Hoover passed away December 5, 2005, at the West Monroe Guest House. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, December 7, 2005, at Loch Arbor Baptist Church, Highway 139, Swartz, LA. Rev. Andy Myrick will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.
"Miss Addie," as most people called her, was born in Union County, MS to the union of William and Annie Upton Hitt on October 12, 1903. When Miss Addie was a teenager, her family moved to Arkansas. Miss Addie married Luther L. Hoover in 1924 and they moved to Swartz, LA. She lived in this area until she moved into the West Monroe Guest House in 1998.
Mrs. Hoover became a member of Loch Arbor Baptist Church in 1924. She held almost every position in the church except pastor and deacon, and said she could have done that too if they had let her. She dearly loved her church and its members. She worked for many years at Burney's Cafe in Swartz.
Mrs. Hoover was predeceased by her husband, Luther Hoover; her son, George Bendel Hoover; her daughter, Barbara Ann Hoover; and her beloved son-in-law, Jack R. Brown; also her mother and father; her brothers, Melvin and Leslie Hitt; and sister, Ina Hitt Cross.
Mrs. Hoover is survived by her son, William L. Hoover and her daughter, Betty Hoover Brown both of Monroe, LA. She is also survived by her daughter-in-law, Bermell Fletcher Hoover of Franklinton, LA; five grandsons; eight great granddaughters; four great grandsons; three great-great granddaughters and two great-great grandsons.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until service time at Loch Arbor Baptist Church.

MRS. MAXINE RANSBOTTOM GUIN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA
Services for Mrs. Maxine Ransbottom Guin, age 80, of Newellton, LA, will be at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, December 7, 2005 at the St. Joseph Church of Christ in St. Joseph, LA, with Joe Owen officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsoboro. Burial will follow in Legion Memorial Cemetery near Newellton, LA.
Mrs. Guin passed away on December 4, 2005 in her home in Newellton, LA. She was a homemaker and member of the St. Joseph Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents and nine brothers and sisters, and son's Timmy Roy Guin and Kenneth Austin Guin.
Survivors include her husband of fifty-nine years Horace Raymond Guin of Newellton; son Raymond Horace Guin, Sr. and wife, Mildred of Newellton; grandchildren Ruth Ann Guin-Adkins of Athens, OH, Angeline Guin of Memphis, TN, Raymond Horace Guin, Jr. of Vicksburg, MS, Sarah Rene' Guin of Fayetteville, AR, William Stacy Guin of Memphis, TN; great grandchildren Morgan-Ruth Gabrielle Harrell, Logan Rene' Guin-Adkins, Kiana Danielle Guin-Adkins, Keegan Bryce Guin-Adkins, Kristopher Andrew Earwood, Timothy Eugene Guin, Anita Marie Guin, Nathaniel Dewayne Guin, and Dylan Scott Guin.
Pallbearers are Britt Keahey, Kirby Black, Lloyd Garner, Richard Netterville, Aubrey Storey, Bruno Salazar, and Scott Adkins. Visitation is at the St. Joseph Church of Christ in St. Joseph, LA.

Eva Poston Boyd, 84
Eva Thelma Poston Boyd of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Peggy Diane Brossett, 53
BASTROP — Peggy Diane Brossett, a housekeeper, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Curtis Childress, 65
GRAYSON — Curtis Childress, a retired carpenter, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be at Old Bethel Cemetery, Clarks.

Chiri Finklea Davis, 61
Chiri Crawford Finklea Davis of West Monroe, a data processor, died Monday. Services were 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial was at Mount Nebo Cemetery, Downsville.

John Hall Sr., 78
John Hall Sr. of Monroe, a mechanic, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Addie Hitt Hoover, 102
Addie Lee Hitt Hoover of West Monroe, formerly of Swartz, retired manager of Burney's Café, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Loch Arbor Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Robert Alan Jacks, 45
STERLINGTON — Robert Alan Jacks, a truck driver, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Caroline Leonard, 65
QUITMAN — Caroline Leonard died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at St. Rest Baptist Church, Quitman. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery under the direction of King Funeral Home, Ruston.

Clyde N. May Jr., 76
Clyde N. May Jr. of West Monroe, a retired shipping foreman, died Saturday. Graveside services were 11 a.m. Monday at Fellowship Cemetery west of Columbia. Arrangements were under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Arrabella B. Nichols, 73
WINNSBORO — Arrabella Bruce Nichols, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Ogden Cemetery, Liddieville.

Mavis Roberts, 67
COLUMBIA — Mavis Roberts, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Clara B. Robinson, 81
COLUMBIA — Clara Bridwell Robinson, a retired country club manager, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be at Good Hope Cemetery, Kelly.

Previously acknowledged
Boatner, Lorene Sanders: 11 a.m. Thursday, New Prosperity Baptist Church, Clay.
Chisley, Robertine: 11 a.m. Thursday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville.
Clairmont, Eugene A.: 10 a.m. today, Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Guin, Maxine: 1 p.m. today, Church of Christ, St. Joseph.
Hall Sr., Calvin: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Alto.
Jackson, Helen M.: 1 p.m. today, New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe.
Rogers, Mildred L. McLeod: 10 a.m. Thursday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Torrance, Charles M.: 2 p.m. today, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Oak Grove.

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

EVA THELMA POSTON BOYD
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Eva Thelma Poston Boyd, 84, of West Monroe, LA, will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, December 9, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Butch Pilcher and Rev. Mark Foster officiating. Interment will be at Beulah Cemetery in Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Mrs. Boyd was born June 21, 1921 in Calhoun, LA. and passed away December 6, 2005 in Monroe, LA. She worked for many years as a manager at Stork Tott Shop in West Monroe and North Monroe True Value Hardware. She was preceded in death by her husband, Conway Boyd and one son, Eugene Boyd.
She is survived by her children: Carolyn Jane Boyd Young and husband Joe, Doyle Wayne Boyd and wife Martha and Ricky Lee Boyd; eight grandchildren: Carolyn Jo Murphy and husband Frank, Connie Louise Scott and husband Ronald, Lewis Matthew Young and wife Allyson, Paris Boyd Carter and Sydney, Doyle Wayne Boyd II and wife Tracy, Kegan Boyd, Derek Boyd, and Kara Boyd and their mother, Suzan; sister: Faye Poston Odom and husband Jim; ten great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Frank Murphy, Ronald Scott, Kegan Boyd, Derek Boyd, Joshua Murphy, Jordan Murphy, Casey Cox, Dobie Mixon and Doyle W. Boyd II. Honorary pallbearers will be Christopher Tillman and Duston Boyd.
The family would like to send a heartfelt thanks to JoAnn Berry, Merldene Littleton, Carolyn Thomas and other caregivers of Mrs. Boyd for their care throughout her illness.
Visitation will be, Thursday, December 8, 2005 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 1321 North 7th Street, West Monroe, LA.

JAMES BOYCE CHAMBLESS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for J.B. "Boyce" Chambless, 86, of Eros, LA will be 2:00 PM, Friday, December 9, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Herman Savoie and Jimmy Wall. Burial will be at Clarks Springs Cemetery in Eros, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Chambless passed away, Wednesday, December 7, 2005, at his residence in Eros. LA following a brief illness.
Mr. Chambless was born September 14, 1919 in Jackson Parish. He is the son of Napoleon and Corrine Chambless. Preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Alfred, Joyce, Morris and Vern, and one sister Hazel Chambless.
Survivors include his wife, Clara Mae Chambless of fifty years; two step-sons Lonnie Hayden and wife Jeannie of Pine Bluff, AR, and Terry Hayden and wife Gwen of Eros, LA; one sister Betty Chambless of Eros, LA; one brother Bobby Chambless of Farmerville, LA, and numerous other family members and friends Mr. Chambless was a farmer and cattleman all of his life. A retired rural mail carrier, served on the Jackson Parish Police Jury sixteen years and a veteran of U.S. Army. Pallbearers will be Lonnie Hayden Jr., Abb Hayden, Dennis Emerson, James Chambless Sr., James Chambless Jr., and Joshua Chambless. Honorary Pallbearers will be Hyrum Chambless and Houston Nelson.
Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 until 8:00 PM, and from 9:00 AM until service time Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Special thanks to Tammy and Pam his Hospice nurses, whom he loved dearly for a short time.
He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him, especially his pet dog Mandy.
I'm still Boyce Chambless.

TOMMY LEE HUFF, JR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Services for Mr. Tommy L. Huff, Jr., 56, of Trophy Club, Texas will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, December 9, 2005 at St. Paschal Catholic Church, West Monroe. Father Mike Haney will celebrate the Mass under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Tommy, a financial services professional, was born in Delhi, Louisiana and passed away December 4, 2005 while duck hunting in West Texas.
Mr. Huff grew up and lived most of his life in West Monroe. He and his beloved wife, Joy, had recently moved to Trophy Club, Texas. He was a passionate man who loved his wife, Joy, his children, Stephanie, Marcus, Patrick, Ryan, and his grandson, Slade, who was the apple of his eye.
Tommy was most known in the community as "Coach Huff". He coached championship baseball and basketball teams and touched the lives of countless young men and women across the Twin Cities.
His strongest attribute was his integrity. He believed and taught his children that "Your name is everything — if you do the right thing and work hard, you will always be a winner."
Tommy was preceded in death by his father, Mr. Tommy L. Huff, Sr.
Survivors include his wife, Joy Batson Huff; daughter, Stephanie Huff Pepper; sons, Marcus Huff, Patrick Anderson III, and Ryan Anderson; grandson, Slade Pepper; mother, Olite Huff; brother, Ronnie Huff and wife, Tracey; sisters, Diane Spurlock and husband Ronnie, Tammy Gable and husband Mark, and Terri Spencer and husband Jody; two nephews, Eli Gable and Taylor Huff; and four nieces, Hope Spurlock, Whitney Gable, Salley and Lauren Huff.
Pallbearers will be Mark Gable, Eli Gable, Ronnie Spurlock, Andy Wales, Rob Smith, and Dennis Goodeaux.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM, Thursday, December 8, 2005 with a Memorial Services beginning at 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the St. Joseph Village Chapel Endowment Fund, 1201 East Sandy Lake Road, Coppell, TX 75019.

JOE DAVIS KENNEDY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA
Funeral Services for Mr. Joe Kennedy, age 61, of Farmerville, LA will be, Thursday, December 8, 2005 at 2:00 PM at Antioch Baptist Church with Rev. Don Wright officiating. Interment will follow at Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.
Mr. Kennedy was a member of Antioch Baptist Church, served on board of the local Farm Bureau and loved hunting and fishing. He was very family oriented and enjoyed traveling. He was a very good neighbor with a host of friends.
Survivors include his wife of thirty years, Linda Kennedy of Farmerville LA; son Rocky Joe Kennedy and wife Emily of Farmerville, LA; daughter Tammy Lynn Groves and husband Craig of Tampa, FL; son James Edward "Bo" Nolan of Iraq; brother Claude "Pee Wee" Kennedy and wife Billie of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren Jon, Slade, Ryker, Kera, Peyton and Griffin.
Pallbearers will be Allen Dodd, Kent Halley, Bill Nevala, David Huckabay, Jarvis Rogers and Roy Braswell.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until time of service at the church.

MRS. EUNICE BASS JOHNSON PETERS
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Eunice Bass Johnson Peters, age 80, of Olla, LA will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, December 9, 2005 from the Olla Chapel of Riser Funeral home with the Revs. Joey Bignar and Bobby Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in the Harris Chapel Cemetery at Olla.
Mrs. Peters a retired clerical worker with the Department of Defense died Wednesday.
Eunice Bass was born on June 1,1925 at Olla, LA to the union of her parents the late Albert Bass, Sr. and Eva Cruse Bass. Mrs. Peters was a graduate of Olla Standard High School, and was a member of the Championship Girls basketball team. She was a member of the Eastern Star where she served as secretary of the Urania Chapter. She was worthy matron, District Grand worthy matron, and Grand Rep. to Nebraska.
She was also preceded in death by her husband Rupert Ernest Peters. She was also preceded in death by her son Billy C. Johnson, Sr.
However in their lifetime she and her husbands achievements together were astounding. They traveled the world together having lived in Africa, Asia, Iran and Iraq and Turkey specifically. Major Peters was an Army ranger and a Merrills Marador. He was a Military atache' to Ethiopia. And Mrs. Eunice Peters was by his side in all of his travels and endeavors.
Survivors include her grandson and his wife Billy C. and Sherry Johnson of Columbia; daughter-in-law Dorothy Johnson of Monroe, LA; her brother and sister-in-law Albert and Cora Mae Bass, Jr. of Olla, LA; two great grandchildren Shannon Johnson and Billy C. Johnson, III.
Serving as pallbearers will be Blake Sims, Ray Miller, Glen Henderson, Glen Black, Denver Finley, and Timmy Arbogast.
Visitation for Thursday will be from 5:00 to 9:00 PM at the Riser Funeral Home, Main Street Highway 165, Olla, LA.

ADA LOUISE REPPOND
Farrar Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA
Funeral services for Ada Louise Reppond, 89, of Marion will be held Friday, December 9, 2005 at 11:00 AM at Dean Baptist Church, Marion with Bro. Don Reeves and Bro. Coy Upshaw officiating. Interment following at Reppond Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home.
Mrs. Reppond was born July 30, 1916 and passed away December 7, 2005. Mrs. Louise was an active member of Dean Baptist Church was loved and named as "Mama" by her many friends. She retired as cafeteria manager at Marion High School.
Mrs. Reppond was preceded in death by her husband Frank; son-in-law James Smith; one great grandson; three brothers and one sister.
Survivors are her children Jean Smith, Jo (L.V.) Towns, Mildred (Bruce) Traylor all of Marion and Benny (Nancy) Reppond of Opeleous; one brother James (Erestine) Slater of Bunkie; twelve grandchildren; thirty-two great grandchildren and sixteen great great grandchildren.
The family would like to express our love and appreciation to Chateau D'Arbonne Nursing Care, St. Joseph Hospice Care (Todd Craighead), and many, many friends who were faithful to visit and call.Pallbearers will be grandsons.
Visitation will be 4:00 until 8:00 PM, Thursday, December 8, 2005 at Farrar Funeral Home and Friday at Dean Baptist Church from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM. Friends may send condolences to the family via website at www.farrarfh.com.

MRS. MAVIS M. ROBERTS
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Mavis M. Roberts, age 67, of Columbia,LA will be held 2:00 PM, Friday, December 9, 2005 from the Columbia Chapel of Riser Funeral Home with the Rev. Eric Harriman officiating. Interment will follow in the Welcome Home Cemetery at Grayson. Mrs. Roberts a retired supervisor with Revlon Cosmetics died Tuesday at her residence following an extended illness.
Mrs. Mavis Marion Moore Roberts was born on January 24, 1938 in North London, England to the union of her parents the late Frank and Florence Moore. She met and married her husband W.E. "Red" Roberts while he was serving in the United States Air Force. She came to America in November 1958 and became a naturalized United States Citizen in 1967 at Phoenix, AZ. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and wife. She was an avid gardener, loved to read, and a great friend to all.
Survivors include her husband W.E. "RED" Roberts of Columbia; her daughter and her husband Jennifer and David Roberts of Dover, TN; son and his wife Steve and Myong Roberts of Laurel, Maryland; nephew and his wife Terry and Kathy Moore of Hazlet, NJ and two grandchildren Amanda Quezada of Phoenix, AZ and Alexander Roberts of Laurel, Maryland.
The family will receive visitors on Thursday from 4:00 to 9:00 PM at the Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Highway 165, Columbia, LA.
Serving as pallbearers will be Joey Roberts, John Glenn Medaries, Alex Roberts, Donnie Delancy, Dean Delancy, and Derek Delancy.

Mary R. Bondurant, 75
ST. JOSEPH — Mary R. Bondurant, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Christ Episcopal Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. Friday at the church until time for services. Burial will be in Natchez (Miss.) City Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Donald W. Brantley Jr., 54
Donald Willis Brantley Jr. of West Monroe, a real estate salesman, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mt. Vernon Cemetery.

Curtis Cramer, 85
SUMMERFIELD — Curtis Cramer, a retired storeowner, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Eva Mae Dumas, 91
BASTROP — Eva Mae Dumas, a retired nurse, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Arbye A. Hawthorne, 73
RUSTON — Arbye Aaron Hawthorne, a laboratory technician, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is from 5:30 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Vienna Cemetery, Vienna.

Estella Hollis, 85
Estella Hollis of Monroe died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Ola M. Marsh, 75
RAYVILLE — Ola M. Marsh of Rayville died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of the Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville.

Angela Welch Morgan, 46
HODGE — Angela Welch Morgan died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at North Hodge Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Quitman, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Drew Panuel Powell, 80
FERRIDAY — Drew Panuel Powell, a farmer, died Sunday. Services are 10:30 a.m. today at St. Mark Baptist Church, Clayton. Burial will be in the Veterans' Cemetery, Natchez, Miss., under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Previously acknowledged
Boatner, Lorene Sanders: 11 a.m. today, New Prosperity Baptist Church, Clay.
Childress, Curtis: 2 p.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Chisley, Robertine: 11 a.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville.
Hall Sr., Calvin: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Alto.
Leonard, Caroline: 1 p.m. Friday, St. Rest Baptist Church, Quitman.
Nichols, Arrabella Bruce: 2 p.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Rogers, Mildred L. McLeod: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

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

ALEXENE GOODMAN
Gill First National Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA
Funeral services for Alexene Goodman, 76, of Winnsboro will be held at 1:00 PM Friday December 9, 2005 at First United Pentecostal Church on Loop Road in Winnsboro with Rev. Floyd Hawthorne and Rev. Mark Powell officiating. Interment will follow in Coax Cemetery near Winnsboro under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Miss Goodman was born to Richard and Bernice Nelson Goodman on July 23, 1929 in Winnsboro and passed form this life Wednesday, December 7, 2005 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe.
She was faithful member of First United Pentecostal Church where she taught Sunday School for many years. She and her sister were the owners of Goodman Dry Cleaners in Winnsboro until their retirement. She was preceded in death her parents; sister Louise Goodman, and two Brothers Lamar and W. L. "Tog" Goodman.
She is survived by a brother Gene Goodman of Dallas, TX; two sisters Elizabeth Parks and husband Donnie of Winnsboro, and Joyce Monday and husband Steve of Monroe; three nephews; four nieces; and fifteen great nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00-9:00 PM at the funeral home.
To sign the guest book online visit www.gillfirstnational.com

CHELSEA DANAE COATES
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA
Services for Chelsea Danae Coates, 3 weeks old of Columbia will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 10, 2005 at the Sandy Bayou Baptist Church near Columbia with Rev. Justin Harrelson and Rev. Brian Rankin officiating. Interment will follow in the Sandy Bayou Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. Chelsea was born on November 10, 2005 in Monroe and died Wednesday, December 7, 2005 at her residence.
Survivors include her parents: Calvin and Danyelle Coates of Columbia; her brother: Derek Lee Coates of Choudrant, her sisters: Tabitha Coates, Rianne Coates, Randa Coates and Brittny Nicole Coates all of Columbia, her maternal grandparents: Danny and Darla Harrelson of Columbia, her great-grandparents: Maxine Harrelson of Choudrant and Calvin Coates of Lafayette, AL, her aunt: Peggy Bishop of Lafayette, AL, and her uncles: Bo James Harrelson and Dustin Jered Harrelson.
Visitation will be Friday from 3:00 p.m. until time of services on Saturday at the Sandy Bayou Baptist Church, Hwy 557, Columbia.

MRS. MARION ESTELLE COPELAND
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Rayville, LA
Services for Mrs. Marion Estelle Copeland, age 81, of Rayville, LA will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 10, 2005 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville with Rev. Kyle Coats officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery in Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville. Mrs. Copeland was a homemaker and passed away on December 8, 2005. She was a member of Eastside Baptist Church and a former member of Women of the Moose. She was preceded in death by her parents; Otis and Hazel Tharp Viola, husband; Maxie L. Copeland, Sr., sister; Beatrice Schooler, and brothers; Thurman Viola, Otis Viola, and Harold Viola.
Survivors include, one son: Butch Copeland and wife Denise of Rayville, LA; two daughters: Sherry Nelson and husband Richard of Dallas, TX Sandra Harrison of Monroe, LA; one brother: Collins R. Viola of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren: Heather Brown, Hillary Copeland, Brandee Nelson, Melissa Nelson, and Jessie Harrison one great grandchild: Chandler Copeland.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM till 9:00 PM, Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Rayville.

HENRY HOLYFIELD
Rose-Neath Funeral Home - Shreveport, LA
Funeral services for Henry Holyfield, 63, of Benton, LA will be held at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel, Friday, December 9, 2005 at 11:30 AM. Officiating will be Reverend Johnny Holyfield, assisted by Reverend Ed Baswell. Interment will follow in Forest Park West Cemetery, Meriwether Road.
The family received friend at the funeral home, Thursday, December 8, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
Mr. Holyfield was born August 16, 1942 in Arcadia, LA. He passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2005 at his residence in Benton, LA.
Mr. Holyfield was preceded in death by his parents, Milton Loyd and Virginia Holyfield.
He is survived by his loving wife of twenty-six years, Faye Holyfield; mother-in-law, Doris Nichols of Kilgore, TX; sons, Slade Holyfield and wife, Andrea of Hamilton, MT, Tim Holyfield of Bossier City, Tom Holyfield and wife, Sandi of Longview, TX, and Tony Holyfield and wife, Michelle of Scottsville, TX; daughter, Tammy Randol and husband, Steve; sisters, Ann Campbell and husband, Ray, and Ester Hall and husband, Terry; brothers, Milton Loyd, James, Charles, Bubba, Johnny, Joe and Billy Holyfield; and grandchildren, Breanna, Dalton and Janna Holyfield, Stephanie Watts and Logan and Joshua Holyfield, Dustin, Eric and Dylan Randol, Nicholas and Christopher Holyfield, and Anthony Holyfield.
Pallbearers will be Mark, Todd, Jimmy, Chuck, Shaun, Jason, Chris and J.J. Holyfield.
Honorary Pallbearers will be grandsons.
The family expresses their sincere gratitude to the nurses and staff of the Willis-Knighton Hospice Center for the loving care given their husband and father while in their care. In lieu of flowers, please consider any memorials being made to the Willis-Knighton Hospice Center.

PANSY DAWSON JENKINS
Miller Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Pansy Dawson Jenkins of West Monroe, LA passed away on, Saturday, December 3, 2005.
The wake will be held this Friday at 7:00 until 8:00 PM at Miller Funeral Home and the funeral will be, Saturday, December 10, 2005 at Seigle Community Baptist Church on Short Pink Street in West Monroe.

MRS. JEAN S. KILLCREASE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Jean S. Killcrease will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday, December 10, 2005 in Feazel Chapel at First Baptist Church of West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Mark Fenn. Interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mrs. Killcrease was born on March 27, 1931 and passed away on December 7, 2005.
Mrs. Killcrease was preceded in death by her parents: Lettie Mae and Paul Spearman; husband: Rodney Killcrease and sister: Syble Olson.
She is survived by her daughters: Charlotte Barron and husband Dr. Joseph Barron of Monroe, LA, Paula Turner and husband Chris of Monroe, LA; sisters: Joyce Richardson of Rocky Branch, LA, Sylvia Thomas and husband Seborn of Baytown, TX, Helen Kerr and husband Bill of Baytown, TX and Martha Gills and husband Burl of Gurdon, AR; brothers: Sonny Morris and wife Janet of Butternut, WS and Arthur Spearman and wife Nancy of Hammond, LA; grandchildren: Kelsey Cleveland, Madison Cleveland and Abigail Turner all of Monroe, LA.
She was a retired Deputy Sheriff from the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Department after twenty-seven years of service. She was a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe and attended the New Directions Sunday School class.
Pallbearers will be Ray Cook, Steve Struben, Greg Yoes, Sheriff Richard Fewell, Robert Bennett and Laymon Godwin.
Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 P.M., Friday, December 9, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe on Lamy Lane.

CONNER EVAN "LITTLE MAN" MILLWOOD
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Conner Evan Millwood, infant son of Teresa Conerly and Brian Millwood will be 2:00 PM Saturday, December 10, 2005, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, Louisiana with Bro. Paul Carter officiating. Interment will be at Walnut Grove Cemetery, West Monroe, Louisiana under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.
Conner was born October 20, 2005 and died December 8, 2005. He was preceded in death by his aunt: Christina Conerly, maternal grandfather: Tim Conerly, Sr.; maternal great grandmother: Henrietta Johnson; paternal great grandfather: Fred McCarty; cousins: Hope Johnson and Alexis Jones.
He is survived by his parents: Teresa Conerly and Brian Millwood; one sister: Kaitlyn Millwood; maternal grandparents: Huston and Sue Temple; paternal grandparents: William and Alice Millwood; maternal great grandparents: Huey and Fannie Johnson; paternal great grandmother: Nellie McCarty; aunts and uncles: Penny and Warren Ireland, Matthew Conerly, Timothy Conerly, Josh Conerly, David and Sandra Temple, James and Cynthia Bass, William Millwood, Jr., Richard Millwood and Janet Millwood Jones, Donna and Vence Clampit and numerous other aunts uncles and cousins.
Pallbearers will be Matthew Conerly, Josh Conerly, James Bass and Richard Millwood.
Honorary pallbearers will be David Temple, Warren Ireland, Nick Warner and Bryan Upshaw.
Visitation will be Saturday, December 10th from 11:00 AM until service time at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home 1321 North 7th Street, West Monroe, LA.

DANIEL EDWARD PURCELL, Sr.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home - Minden, LA
Funeral services for Daniel Edward Purcell Sr., 59, a resident of Doyline, LA will be held at 1:00 PM Sunday, December 11, 2005 at Rose-Neath Chapel in Minden with graveside at 3:30 PM Sunday at Hasley Cemetery, Arkansas Rd. in West Monroe. Rev. Ed Smith and Rev. Ben Jordan officiating.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Ray & Liberty Purcell and his special grandma Mack; grandparents: George Ray, Sr. and Bertha May Purcell
He is survided by his wife of thirty-seven years: Mary Ellen of Doyline, La; son: Daniel E. Purcell, Jr. and wife Shelly of Benton, LA; daughter: Lisa Beckham & husband Michael of Benton, LA; three grandchildren: Amber, & Katie Bug Beckham and Cameron Ray Purcell; special cousin: Ken Purcell & wife Connie, daughter Jennifer, and special Aunt Myrtle Purcell; special friend: Jessie & Eva Lea; beloved Mother-in-Law: Mary Ann Elliott; Sister-in-Law: Phyllis Jepsen & husband Daniel; Brother-in-Law: Jim Johnson & wife Lin; Brother-in-Law: Albert Johnson & wife Lisa. Many special nephews and nieces, all of Iowa; Brother: Ray Purcell and nephew Greg Purcell
Pallbearers will be Pete Lea, Kenneth Purcell, Johnnie Simons, Freddie Brown, LeRoy Perritt, Hal Montgomery, David Manning, and Roy Ward.
Visitation will be from 3:00-8:00 PM Saturday.

Randolph Ainsworth, 68
CORPUS CHRISTI — Randolph Ainsworth Jr., formerly of West Monroe, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Willie Mae Bell, 59
RAYVILLE — Willie Mae Bell, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 4:30 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Eva Poston Boyd, 84
Eva Thelma Poston Boyd of West Monroe, retail manager of Stork Tott Shop and North Monroe True Value Hardware, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Beulah Cemetery, Calhoun.

Elbert Brooks Jr., 48
BASTROP — Elbert Brooks Jr., a farmer, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Bessie Bunch, 78
TALLULAH — Bessie Bunch, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. James A.M.E. Zion Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 7:30—8:30 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be at New Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.

S.P. Byrd, 96
NEWELLTON — S.P. Byrd died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Ovelia Adkins Carlisle, 89
SHREVEPORT — Ovelia Adkins Carlisle, a librarian, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Lakeview United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Spring Hill Cemetery under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Shreveport.

J.B. Chambless, 86
EROS — J.B. "Boyce" Chambless, a retired mail carrier, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Clark Springs Cemetery.

Chelsea D. Coates, infant
COLUMBIA — Chelsea Danae Coates, the infant daughter of Calvin and Danyelle Coates, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Sandy Bayou Baptist Church near Columbia. Visitation is 3 p.m. today until service time Saturday at the church. Burial will be at Sandy Bayou Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Marion E. Copeland, 81
RAYVILLE — Marion Estelle Copeland, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

Curtis Cramer, 85
SUMMERFIELD — Curtis Cramer, a businessman, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Hebron Baptist Church near Summerfield. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Sylvester Dean, 48
RAYVILLE — Sylvester Dean, a carpenter, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Rest No. 2 Baptist Church, Rayville. Wake service is 6-7 p.m. today. Burial will be at Royal Blue Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Terisa Duncan, 86
DELHI — Terisa Duncan, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at East Star Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be at New Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.

Beauty Eleam, infant
Beauty Eleam, the infant daughter of Shashun Eleam and Baron Brown of Monroe, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Alexene Goodman, 76
WINNSBORO — Alexene Goodman, co-owner of Goodman's Dry Cleaners, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. today at First United Pentecostal Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is noon today until service time at the church. Burial will be at Coax Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Emma Mary Harper, 65
RAYVILLE — Emma Mary Harper, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Rankin Chapel, Rayville. Wake service is 7-8 p.m. today. Burial will be at Old Mount Zion Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

J.P. "Shine" House, 89
FERRIDAY — J.P. "Shine" House, retired Registrar of Voters in Concordia Parish, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Natchez City Cemetery.

Tommy L. Huff Jr., 56
TROPHY CLUB, Texas — Tommy L. Huff Jr., formerly of West Monroe, a financial services professional, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at St. Paschal Catholic Church, West Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Pansy Dawson Jenkins, 81
Pansy Dawson Jenkins of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Seigle Community Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Jerusalem Cemetery, Calhoun.

Jean S. Killcrease, 74
Jean S. Killcrease of Monroe, a retired deputy sheriff with the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church. Feazel Chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Rosie Kincy, 81
TALLULAH — Rosie Kincy died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Millard Dean Lee, 61
Millard Dean Lee of Monroe, a machinist, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Carroll High School Auditorium, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Antrail Lumpkin, 26
Antrail Lumpkin of Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Jones Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Ola Ford Marsh, 75
RAYVILLE — Ola Ford Marsh, a parts clerk, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at Rayville Masonic Cemetery.

Conner E. Millwood, infant
Conner Evan Millwood, the infant son of Teresa Conerly and Brian Millwood, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 11 a.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Walnut Grove Cemetery, West Monroe.

Anthony D. Ozark, 56
Anthony D. Ozark of Monroe, a U.S. postal employee, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Eunice Peters, 80
OLLA — Eunice Peters, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Burial will be at Harris Chapel Cemetery.

Alex W. Price, 62
Alex W. Price of Monroe, a retired farmer, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Evening Star Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Powell Street Extension Cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe.

Daniel E. Purcell Sr., 59
DOYLINE — Daniel Edward Purcell Sr., died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Minden. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Graveside service is set for 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Hulin J. Rasbury, 88
RUSTON — Hulin Jeanette Rasbury, a sitter, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Riser Cemetery, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston.

Ada Louise Reppond, 89
MARION — Ada Louise Reppond, a retired cafeteria manager, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Dean Baptist Church near Marion. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be at Reppond Cemetery, Marion, under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Mavis Roberts, 67
COLUMBIA — Mavis Roberts, a retired supervisor with Revlon Cosmetics, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be at Welcome Home Cemetery near Grayson.

Mary Ann Washington, 81
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Mary Ann Washington, a homemaker formerly of Bonita, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Previously Acknowledged
Bondurant, Mary R.: 11 a.m. today, Christ Episcopal Church, St. Joseph.
Dumas, Eva Mae: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Hall Sr., Calvin: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Alto.
Hawthorne, Arbye Aaron: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Leonard, Caroline: 1 p.m. today, St. Rest Baptist Church, Quitman.

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

OVELIA ADKINS CARLISLE
Rose-Neath Funeral Home - Shreveport, LA
Ovelia Adkins Carlisle was born July 10, 1914 and died December 7, 2005 at the Glen in Shreveport. Services will be held at Lakeview United Methodist Church at 2:00 PM on, Saturday, December 11, 2005 with her nephew Rev. Carlton Vance providing the eulogy. Officiating will be Rev. Juliette Spencer. Interment will be at Spring Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held, Friday, December 9, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Rose-Neath Marshall Street Funeral Home.
Ovelia was the daughter of the late Ira and Dellie Adkins of Martin Community. She taught high school and was the librarian at Pioneer High School in West Carroll Parish for many years and then served as librarian at Airline High School in Bossier City until her retirement.
She is preceded in death by her husband J. Edwin Carlisle.
Mrs. Carlisle is survived by her children and their spouses, Ann and Phillip Brasher of Birmingham, AL, Lonnie and Laura Carlisle of Houston, TX and Sue Carlisle of San Francisco, CA. Her grandchildren are Jeannette Carlisle Griffin-Beal, Nancy Carlisle Hausman, Bethany Brasher Segrest and Jessica Ernst Powell. She also was able to know and enjoy her three great-grandchildren Deanna Hausman, William Hausman and Olivia Powell. Other survivors are her brother Grover C. Adkins and her sisters Norma Adkins Piboin and Lela Mae Adkins Sewell. Her long time friend and companion Betty Jean Stuart and her special friend Ethel Chapman also survive her.

JOANN GULLETT
12-10-37 ~ 06-11-04
MY mother passed away on JUNE the eleven
I loved her deeply; now she's simply gone.
ALL my life I'D know that
I was loved,
I can't believe her love
is not somewhere,
SO strong it was, so much as part of me.
I feel it in the harsh
salt of the sea
AND in the stinging sadness of the wind
I ride the waves along the rock-strewn shore.
NO one watch watches me with fear and pride.
NOW among the stars
I am alone.
IN her heart I had
my only home

BROTHER MILLARD DEAN LEE
Miller Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Brother Millard Dean Lee was born on August 22, 1944, to the union of the late Mrs. Marguerite Delores "Doll Baby" Jackson Paster and William "Zeke" Lee. He was the fourth of "Doll Baby's" five boys. "Dean", as he was affectionately called, was predeceased by his grandfather - the Reverend A.S. Jackson, Sr., his grandmother (who had a strong hand in rearing him) -Mrs. Irene May Jackson, his uncles - Reverend J.D. Jackson, Reverend A.S. Jackson, Jr., Brother Leo Jackson, Brother Milton Jackson, and Brother Millard Jackson (for whom he was named). "Dean's" aunt (Sister Cleo Jackson Smith) also departed this life before him. Millard Dean accepted Christ as his personal savior at a young age under the guidance of his grandfather ("Papa"). "Dean was a faithful member of The Rose of Sharon Baptist Church wherein he was a teacher of the Adult Sunday School class, chairman of the youth ministry, song leader of the Sunday School, and devout member of the choir. Under his watchful eye, the annual scholarship program was conceived and born. On an annual basis, "Dean" organized "A Gathering of Real Men" as a spiritual moment of atonement for all men. Indeed, "Dean" loved the church.
Millard Dean was a positive fixture and shining light in the community, and he was employed at Riverwood International (Graphic Packaging) for over thirty years at Plant 31. Everyone knew of his undying love and loyalty for his alma mater - Carroll High School. Never has there been a more dedicated "Bulldog Man" than Millard Dean Lee. As such, "Dean" served as president of the Carroll High School Alumni Association and was "the voice of the Bulldog's" football games for many years. Student and adult fans, alike, loved to hear "Mr. Lee" announce when his team made a touchdown. "Dean" loved Carroll and the students and faculty loved him, too. "Dean" was a member and past president of the Renaissance Committee, a member of the Lions Club, and n official with the Louisiana High School Basketball and Football Association and the Monroe High School Athletic Association. Millard Dean was a member of the Grambling State University Tailgate Club. After graduating from Carroll High School in 1963, "Dean" received a football scholarship to Bishop College in Dallas, Texas. However, his sweetheart was at Grambling College. Needless to say, he soon transferred to Grambling where he majored in speech and theater under Dr. Allen Williams. Dean was a thirty-second degree Mason through Moses Lodge 19.
On July 16, 1964, "Dean" was united in holy matrimony to Sister Robert Jean "Bobbie" Winters Lee. To this union, three daughters (whom "Dean" referred to as his "three jewels") were born Tazinski Patriece, Tammy Deon, and Tafferny Detriceon. "Dean" loved and cherished his wife and daughters. It was often said that he spent more money on education than anyone in Louisiana. Nothing was too good for his girls, and all three made him proud. He often said he had the most caring and sweetest wife in the world. "Dean" is survived by his wife of forty-one years - Robert Jean Lee, his "three jewels" - Tazinski P. Lee of Itta Bena, Mississippi, Tammy D. Lee and Tafferny D. Lee of Monroe, Louisiana, a son-in-law - Dewitt D. Sheridan, four brothers - Dr. Bobby J. Saucer (Eloise) of Decatur, Georgia, Dr. Leo Saucer (Audrey) of Benton Harbor, Michigan, Anderson S. Jackson (Renee) of Monroe, Louisiana, and William Caleb Paster (Barbara) of Lake Charles, Louisiana, a mother in law - Mrs. Annie Mae Burrell, two brothers-in-law, Mack Winters and Roy Winters, a godson - Brandon Keith Jackson, an "adopted" son - George W. Britton, III, a special caretaker — Master Kessley Malik McNeal of Dallas, Texas, adopted sisters - Brenda, Patricia, and Lela, several nieces and nephews, cousins, and the entire Jackson family.

JEAN MARIE MISSET MAILHES
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for Mrs. Jean Marie Misset Mailhes, 77, of Monroe formerly of Baton Rouge, LA will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday, December 11, 2005 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Paul McComack officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mrs. Mailhes went to be with her Lord Jesus on December 9, 2005 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. She lived in Baton Rouge, LA for over forty-five years where she was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Monroe now. Some of Jean's most memorial times were spent with her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Mailhes is survived by her husband, Mr. John D. Mailhes, Jr. of Monroe; son, Dean S. Mailhes and wife Lisa of Monroe; daughters, Linda Salminen and husband Pastor Jon of Pearland, TX and Amanda Kowal and husband Larry of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Jonathan, Justin, and Jenna Mailhes of Monroe, Bethany and Daniel Salminen of Pearland, TX, and Brandon and Serena Kowal of Atlanta, GA; and sister, Priscilla Ferrell of Georgia.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons.
Visitation will be Sunday from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church.
Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church in Monroe, LA or Baton Rouge, LA.

Donald Bryant, 54
BASTROP — Donald Bryant, a farmer, died Dec. 3. Services are 2 p.m. today at Smith Temple Church of God in Christ, Bastrop. Burial will be at H.V. Adams Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

S.P. 'Buster' Byrd, 96
NEWELLTON — S.P. "Buster" Byrd, a retired farmer, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton.

Chelsea D. Coates, infant
COLUMBIA — Chelsea Danae Coates, the infant daughter of Calvin and Danyelle Coates, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Sandy Bayou Baptist Church, near Columbia. Visitation is today at the church until service time. Burial will be at Sandy Bayou Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Marion E. Copeland, 81
RAYVILLE — Marion Estelle Copeland, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

T.J. Dupuy, 83
FERRIDAY — T.J. Dupuy, a farmer and truck driver, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be at Heard Cemetery.

Jean S. Killcrease, 74
Jean S. Killcrease of Monroe, a retired deputy sheriff with the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church-Feazel Chapel, West Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Phyllis Ann McGraw, 56
Phyllis Ann McGraw of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Conner E. Millwood, infant
FARMERVILLE — Conner Evan "Little Man" Millwood, the infant son of Teresa Conerly and Brian Millwood, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 11 a.m. today until service time. Burial will be at Walnut Grove Cemetery.

Lloyd Murdock Mosley, 54
CHATHAM — Lloyd Murdock Mosley, a forester, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be at Chatham Cemetery.

Anthony D. Ozark, 56
Anthony D. Ozark of Monroe, a retired U.S. postal employee, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Kirby F.D. Royals, 80
MANGHAM — Kirby F.D. Royals, a retired farmer, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Dorothy Shoulders, 44
Dorothy Shoulders of Monroe, a schoolteacher, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Liberty Christian Center, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Monday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Rayville.

Catherine T. Williams, 87
SICILY ISLAND — Catherine Thornhill Williams, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at New Hope Pentecostal Church, Sicily Island. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Heard Cemetery, Manifest, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Previously Acknowledged
Ainsworth Jr., Randolph: 10 a.m. today, Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
Bell, Willie Mae: 2 p.m. today, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville.
Bunch, Bessie M.: 1 p.m. today, St. James A.M.E. Zion Church, Tallulah.
Carlisle, Ovelia Adkins: 2 p.m. today, Lakeview United Methodist Church, Shreveport.
Cramer, Curtis: 11 a.m. today, Hebron Baptist Church, near Summerfield.
Dean, Sylvester: 1 p.m. today, Pilgrim Rest No. 2 Baptist Church, Rayville.
Duncan, Terisa: 1 p.m. today, East Star Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Hall Sr., Calvin: 1 p.m. today, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Alto.
Harper, Emma Mary: 11 a.m. today, Rankin Chapel, Rayville.
House, J.P. "Shine": 11 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Jenkins, Pansy Dawson: 11 a.m. today, Seigle Community Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Lee, Millard Dean: 11 a.m. today, Carroll High School Auditorium, Monroe.
Lumpkin, Antrail: 1 p.m. today, St. Luke Baptist Church, Monroe.
Purcell Sr., Daniel Edward: 1 p.m. Sunday, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Minden. Graveside service is 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
Rasbury, Hulin Jeanette: 11 a.m. today, Riser Cemetery, Ruston.

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

REV. JESSE "DUDE" BOOTHE
Gill First National Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA
Funeral services for Rev. Jesse "Dude" Boothe, 87, of Winnsboro will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, December 12, 2005 in First United Pentecostal Church on Loop Road in Winnsboro with Rev. Robert Martin, Rev Floyd Hawthorne, Rev. Tommy Cotton, Jr. and Rev. David Mayo officiating. Interment will follow in Heard Cemetery in Manifest under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Visitation will be from 5:00-9:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home.
He was born to Valentine and Annie Elizabeth Boothe on November 19, 1928 in Harrisonburg, and passed form this life Friday, December 9, 2005 at his residence in Winnsboro.
Bro. Jesse began preaching at the age of 15. He graduated valedictorian from International Bible College in 1948. On September 12, 1948 he married Elizabeth Allen Cotten in Harrisonburg. Together they started his ministry serving churches in Tennessee and Arkansas before moving to the Winnsboro area where he was pastor Wayside Pentecostal Church for thirty-two years. After serving Wayside, Bro. Jesse served as interim pastor in Jonesville and in Wisner.
In addition to his ministry, Bro. Jesse was a WWII Army veteran serving in the South Pacific as a mortar machine gunner and was retired from the Department of Transportation and Development having been employed thirty years. He devoted his life to God, and truly cherished his family,was loyal to his friends, and was very passionate about fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son Dwight Edward Boothe; four brothers; one sister; and two great granddaughters Mackenzie Faith and Valerie Grace Sutherlin.
He is survived by his wife of fifty-seven years Elizabeth "Bet" Cotten Boothe of Winnsboro; four children Rita Jones and husband Billy of Winnsboro, Nita Floyd and husband Don of Camden, Tenn., Dwaine Boothe and wife Wanda of Winnsboro, and Vicki Boothe of Winnsboro; sister Ann Davis of Jonesville; brother Milton Boothe; six grandchildren Billy and Jennifer Jones, Bret and Amy Jones, Shana and Jeff Sutherlin, Heather and Chris Ponce', Jessi Boothe, and Kelli and Jeff White; and five great grandchildren Alex Jones, Emily Jones, Zachary Jones, Hannah Jones, and Addison Jones.
Pallbearers will be Cecil Boothe, Denver Boothe, Larry Boothe, Ronnie Boothe, Shane Boothe, and Perry "Hoss" Davis.

PHYLLIS ANN MCGRAW
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for Mrs. Phyllis Ann McGraw, 56, of Monroe will be at 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 13, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Udean Cox and Rev. John White officiating. Interment will follow in Loch Arbor Cemetery.
Mrs. McGraw passed away December 8, 2005 at her residence. She loved her animals, arts and crafts, and enjoyed life to the fullest.
Mrs. McGraw is survived by her husband, John "Sonny" McGraw of Monroe, daughter, Sherri Cartlidge and husband Marty of Downsville, son, Billy Carl Frenzel of California, mother, Mable Harris Reeves of West Monroe, sister, Cheryl Bogle of Minnesota, two grandchildren, Melissa Frenzel and Ricky Ellerbe, Jr.; and one great grandchild, Shane Michael Long.
Pallbearers will be Wesley Platt, Steve Coody, Cody Johnson, Mike McKenzie, Dusty Hubanks, and Bryan McGraw.
Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

ANTHONY DOMINIC "TONY" OZARK
Funeral services for Mr. Anthony Dominic "Tony" Ozark, 56, of Monroe will be at 10:00 AM Monday, December 12, 2005 at Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Weldon Bares and Rev. Betty Swanson officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mr. Ozark passed away December 8, 2005 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Victoria Ozark and father-in-law, Robert Clouatre. He was a U. S. Air Force veteran, a retired postal clerk for the U. S. Postal Service and a member of Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church. Mr. Ozark is survived by his wife, Lisa Ozark, daughters, Vanessa and Farrah Ozark of Monroe, mother, Ramona Thompson of Maywood, IL, sisters; Sincererae Cromwell of Maywood, IL, and Kathleen Cromwell of Itta Bena, MS; brother, Stephen Cromwell of Florida, son, Chris Ozark and wife Nicole of Calhoun, LA, daughter, Angela Gress and husband Matt of Wisconsin, grandchildren, Sidney and Samuel Ozark, and Jordan, Taylor, and Dakota Gress. Pallbearers will be Richard Hill, George Long, Perry Stringfellow, Mike Carr, Mike Green, Whit Hart, Don Hogan, and Johnny Lewis.
Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
The family would like to give a special Thank You to all the members of Lea Joyner, to the Open Door Sunday School class, and to Hospice Care of Louisiana.

MRS. MAMIE SCOTT
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Mamie Scott, 88, of Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, December 13, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Burial will be at Monroe Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Scott was born on August 24, 1917, in Winnsboro, La. and passed away Saturday December 10, 2005, at St. Francis North Monroe Hospital.
Mrs. Scott was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Monroe where she was a Sunday School teacher and past president of the WMU.
Survivors include her children: Dolores Weems & husband, Gerald; Penny Finley & husband, Jerry; Clayton Scott & wife, Myra; nine grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; two sisters: Rosalee Carlton; Billie Free; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be: Mark Godwin, Kevin Weems, Darrel Rachal, Art Finley, Tim Spurlin, and Dennie Whitton.
Visitation will be Monday from 6:00 — 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick's in West Monroe, LA.