December - 2006 - Obituaries from The News-Star

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

ARTHUR A. "YANKIE" ARNOLD, SR. Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe Funeral services for Arthur A. "Yankie" Arnold, Sr., 73, will be held at 10 AM, Saturday, December 2, 2006 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, 2308 Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Interment will be in Atlanta, TX in the afternoon. Mr. Arnold was born on November 11, 1933 in Fort Worth, TX and passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2006 in Winnsboro after a lengthy illness. He was a graduate of Delhi High School and Louisiana Tech University receiving a B.S. degree and a Masters plus 30. He began his career as an educator teaching electronics at Keesler Air Force Base, later teaching chemistry and physics, coaching baseball and football in Houma, La and then in Ferriday, LA. He continued his career as a Supervisor in the Concordia Parish School System for an additional twenty one years. He was a member of Sevier Memorial United Methodist Church in Ferriday, the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry of New Orleans, the Ferriday Masonic Lodge #390 and the Barak Shrine Temple of Monroe. He was also a member of the Louisiana Retired Teacher's Association, past president of the Concordia Parish Federation of Teachers and Support Employees, former member of the Concordia Parish School Board, past chairman of the Concordia Parish Port Commission, former member of the Louisiana Tech Alumni Association, Scout master, and past president of the Dixie Boys and Dixie Senior Baseball league of Concordia Parish. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Jack and Louise Bowen Arnold and his first wife Jeanette Vining Arnold. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Mary Ann Magoun Arnold, his children and their spouses Jack and Cindy Arnold of Houston, TX, Art and Kathy Arnold of Houston, TX, David and LaLou Arnold Garner of Monroe, LA and Mike and Nicole Irwin of Jackson, MS; his sister, Patsy Arnold Boudreaux of Ruston, LA; his niece who was like a daughter and her husband Rodney and Precia Smith of Ruston; his grand children, Jessica Arnold, Drew Arnold, Kaitlynn, Tripp and Ashlynn Arnold all of Houston, TX, Ashton and Rebecca Garner of Monroe, LA, Zachary and Hannah Irwin and Olivia and Lee Tanner of Jackson, MS and great-grandchildren Elyse Arnold and Bryce Brown of Houston, TX; and numerous other relatives, nieces, nephews and dear friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Harry Creighton, Warren Enterkin, David O'Briant, Gary Parnham, Theo Rabb and Ricky Raven. Visitation will be Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, 2308 Sterlington Road, Monroe from 5:00 — 8:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Methodist Children's home in Ruston, the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association or the charity of your choice. The family would like to thank Plantation Manor, Hospice TLC, and Dr. Vernon Baldwin for the loving care given during Mr. Arnold's illness. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Joe L. Brown Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Graveside Services for Joe L. Brown, 64 of Farmerville, LA, will be held at Friday, December 1, 2006 at 2:30 p.m. at Wards Chapel Cemetery in Farmerville, LA. Jay McCallum will be officiating, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mr. Brown was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, photography and marksmanship. He had worked in the roofing industry his entire life and had served at one time as a consultant for the La. State Roofing Association. He was a member of the Brown Recreation Association Hunting Club and a member of The Church of Christ. He had been a member of the Ruston Lions Club. Mr. Brown is preceded in death by his son Joe A. Brown. He is survived by his wife Linda Anderson Brown of Farmerville, LA; daughters Terry Baker and husband Tommy Baker of Farmerville, LA; Aleia Harbour and husband Jim of Farmerville, LA; sister, Anita C. Brown of Farmerville LA; brother, David O. Brown and wife Sue of Farmerville, LA; 5 step children, Krista Duty and husband Mark of Sterlington, LA; Chris Satterwhite and wife Nicole of Rocky Branch, LA; Samantha Satterwhite of Farmerville, LA; George Satterwhite and Tommy Satterwhite, both of Farmerville, LA; grandchildren, Cody, Ashley, Danna Jo, Austin, Zane, Shelby, Christopher, Cory, Alissa, Matt, Lane, Tommy, Angela, Jason, Ben and Stephanie. 1 great-grandchild Tailen. Pallbearers will be: Cody Newcomb, Chris Satterwhite, Zane Duty, Bob Armer, Michael Payne, Robin Pace,Jeff White and Andy Neely. Honorary Pallbearers: Lane Terral, Billy Floyd Pearson, Wayne Dring and David Burns. Visitation will be held prior to services Friday, December 1, 2006 from 12 noon until 2:00PM at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

TOMMY J. DOLLAR Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Tommy passed away on November 29, 2006 following a long illness contracted after a blood transfusion in 1976. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Gale Dollar, his father, William J. Dollar, and his mother Doris J. Dollar. He is survived by: one daughter, Sarah Dollar and one granddaugher, Ainsley - both of Montana; two sisters: Dianne Lightsey of West Monroe and Janice Trichel of Farmerville; three brothers, William G. Dollar of Conway, Herbert D. Dollar of Farmerville and Johnny E. Dollar of Marion; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He is also survived by his fiance', Barbara Wall who filled his last months with love, peace and contentment. His twin niece and nephew, Cayden and Carmen will miss their "Uncle Paw Paw". Tommy was a talented craftsman, musician and vocalist. He was loved and admired by his family and many close friends and neighbors. He will be deeply missed. Military service: United Sates Navy - late 1960's. Visitation will commence at 5:00PM Friday at Liberty Baptist church near Linville, Louisiana. Funeral services will also be at Liberty Baptist Church at 2:00PM on Saturday with interment following in the church cemetery, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville. Pallbearers will be Brian Perkins, Justin Perkins, Michael E. Dollar, Michael D. Dollar, Tyrone McPherson, Ronnie Stripling, Clifton Snell and Benny Ford. Memorials should be made to appropriate foundations to further research relating to liver disorders. Online messages may be sent to the family @ www.Kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

MARY NEWMAN FROST Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mary Newman Frost, 59 of Clay City, Indiana formerly of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 2, 2006 at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Downsville, LA with Rev. Jim Shook officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Frost was born October 10, 1947 and passed away November 25, 2006. Mrs. Frost is survived by her husband David Frost, Clay City, Indiana; son: Douglas Whitlock and wife Murial of West Monroe, LA, brother, Robert Newman and wife Cindy of Ft. Dodge, Iowa.

KATHY BARNES HARRIS Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe Services for Mrs. Kathy Barnes Harris, 50, of Monroe, will be at 10 AM, Saturday, December 2, 2006, at St. Paschal's Catholic Church, with Rev. Mike Haney officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Columbarium at a later date. Services are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Harris, a 20 year employee of CenturyTel, was born April 7, 1956, in Monroe, LA, and died November 29, 2006, in Monroe, LA. She was a member of St. Paschal's Catholic Church, Ladies Altar Society and was Secretary of the Parish Council. She was an overall volunteer for various organizations. She is survived by her husband, Chip Harris; son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Anna Brooke Harris; daughter, Nicole Harris; grandchildren, Taylor Grace and Elizabeth Harris; mother, Elaine Barnes; father and stepmother, Jack and Lavern Barnes; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill and Cathy Barnes, Dan and Jane Barnes, and Mike and Vickie Barnes; sister-in-law and husband, Liz and David Ponder; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM, Friday, December 1, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Paschal's Catholic Church Building Fund or River City Humane Society. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhoe.com

PEARL HESTER HOGG Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Funeral services for Pearl Hester Hogg, age 90, will be held at 10:00AM, Friday, December 1, 2006 at the Cross Roads Baptist Church in Grayson, LA. Family will receive friends on Thursday evening beginning at 3:00PM to 6:00PM at Riser Funeral Home on highway 165 in Columbia, LA. Our precious Pearl... Pearl Hester Hogg born April 22, 1916 in Grayson, LA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning, November 28, 2006 while visiting her family in Dallas, TX. Daughter of Humphries and Ella Hester, she is alse preceded in death by her husband and love of her life, Herman H. Hogg. She is survived by her brother, Maurice Hester of Monroe, LA, five children, Jean Dees of Dallas, TX, Betty and Winston Kimzey of Dallas, TX, Howard Hogg of Kelly, LA, Charlotte and Bob McIlwain of Grayson, LA, and Peggy and Allen West of Whitewright, TX; 13 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. She was a life-long member of the Cross Roads Baptist Church. She loved birds, gardening, sewing, cooking, and flowers, but her greatest love by far was her family. Truly a beautiful, compassionate, wise, and intelligent woman; she embodied the example of a "Virtuous Woman" as described in Psalms 31. Pearl made each and every person that she touched feel as if they were the most special person on earth and she loved each of us unconditionally. Pearl had tiny feet, but she leaves big footprints for all of us to follow. Pallbearers will be her grandsons and great-grandsons

James Dale Burns, 62
DELHI — James Dale Burns, a laborer, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at McFarland's Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Mary Cephus, 83
WATERPROOF — Mary Cephus, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Ozella Cooper, 82
Ozella Cooper of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Spearsville.

Mack D. Cox, 75
DOWNSVILLE — Mack D. Cox, retired from Riverwood, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Holmesville Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Barbara Cullers, 70
Barbara 'Miss Bobbie' Cullers of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Lorange Drayton, 91
RUSTON — Lorange Drayton died Nov. 22. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Harmony Baptist Church, Ruston. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Our Christian Funeral Home, Ruston.

Fred Greer, 70
JONESBORO — Fred Greer, a logger, died Thursday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today at Siloam Springs near Jonesboro. Burial will be in Siloam Springs under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Larry Henry, 45
NEW ORLEANS — Larry Henry, a maintenance operator formerly of Winnsboro, died Nov. 21. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Zion Baptist Church, Peck. Visitation is noon-7 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Delores Jean Hill, 63
Delores Jean Hill of Monroe, a cook, died Wednesday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens

December 1, 2006 (These obits were sent to me by Leona Paulk Hatten. They were not in the News-Star on December 1. Thank you Leona for your help.)

Mark Dewayne Hill, 34
Mark Dewayne Hill of Monroe, a welder, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Peter Rock Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Eliza B. Hood, 90
Eliza B. Hood of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Katie F. Jones, 59
HARVEY – Katie F. Jones, an educator, formerly of Monroe, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Zion Springs Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Earline Taylor Kelly, 87
SIKES – Earline Taylor Kelly died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Jimmie Lee McDowell, 76
WINNSBORO – Jimmie Lee McDowell, an electrician and plumber, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Truelight Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Wake services are 6-8 p.m. today at the church. Visitation is noon-5 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Winnsboro.

Boyce Junior Mize, 61
STAR CITY, Ark – Boyce Junior “B.J.” Mize, a truck driver, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Griffin Funeral Service, Star City. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Star City.

Thomas Edward Parker, 80
Thomas Edward “Mule” Parker of West Monroe, a retired machinist with Graphic Packaging, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Emmanuel Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m.- noon today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, and 1 p.m. today until time of service at the church. Burial will be in St. Paschal Catholic Church Cemetery, West Monroe.

Betty Ruth Patton, 72
RUSTON – Betty Ruth Patton, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston.

Willie Pritchard, 66
PIONEER – Willie Prichard, a farmer, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Pioneer. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Jones Cemetery, Pioneer.

Bobby Walsworth, 53
QUITMAN – Bobby Walsworth, a retired U. S. Postal Service employee, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Hodge Baptist Church, Hodge. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Quitman Cemetery.

Henry Walton, 72
NEW ORLEANS – Henry Walton, a farmer formerly of Wisner, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert.

Donnal “Red” Wampler,72
NEWELLTON – Donnal “Red” Wampler, a retired oilfield driller formerly of Odessa, Texas, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Lillie Mae York, 94
DELHI – Lillie Mae York, a homemaker. Died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Newton Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Dianne Young, 55
Dianne Aloysia Doberty Young of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe

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

REV. THOMAS EDWARD FIELDS JR. Ivie Funeral Home, Inc. Murphy, NC Rev. Thomas Edward Fields Jr., 47, of Murphy, NC died Wednesday (November 29, 2006) in Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. A native of Kingsport, TN, he had moved to Murphy in 1984. He was the son of the late Thomas Edward Fields Sr. Pastor Tommy was a 1979 graduate of Rhema Bible Training Center in Tulsa, OK. He pastored a church in Monroe, LA before moving to Murphy to found and pastor On Fire Family Church in 1984. He has since become known as a very compassionate father, friend, or pastor to all that knew him. His passion was to reach people for the Kingdom of God. Surviving are his wife of 27 years, Jacquita Smith Fields; two daughters, Rachel Gates and husband, Adam of Murphy and Tinffany Jenkins and husband, Colby of Tulsa, OK; a son, Thomas Fields III and fiancé, Andrea Norton of Murphy; his mother, Vera Shivley Fields of Kingsport, TN; two sisters, Tina Fain of Knoxville, TN and Selena Fields of Kingsport; and a granddaughter, Ashlyn Gates. A celebration of Pastor Tommy's life will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday (Dec. 2) in the On Fire Family Church with Dr. Larry Hutton, Rev. Bruce Black, Rev. Mark Strickland, and Rev. Terry Whitson officiating. Interment in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers: Rick Harris, John Broccoli, Tom Hurd Jr., Mike Williams, Jackie Sullivan, and Jeremiah Harris. Honorary pallbearers: Rick Coffey and Tony Jenkins. The family will receive friends from 6-8 Friday evening at the Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy where the body will be until placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Rev. Thomas Edward Fields Jr. to the On Fire Family Church Building Program, PO Box 615, Murphy, NC 28906. Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements. An online guest register is available at "Obituaries" at www.iviefuneralhome.com

MILDRED POSEY HOUSE Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, Louisiana Funeral Services for Mildred Posey House, age 81 of Winnsboro will be at 2:00PM Sunday, Dec. 3, 2006 at the First United Methodist Church in Winnsboro, with Rev. Hank Hamilton and Rev. Fran Guy officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery under the directions of Mulhearn Funeral Home. Mrs. House was a member of the First United Methodist of Winnsboro. She was a devoted wife and mother and a friend to all. She was preceded in death by her parents, Obie and Amer Posey, sisters, Barbara Posey Butcher, Joy Parker Krestensen and brother, Woody Posey. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, William Wade House of Winnsboro, four children and their spouses; Barbara Ruth and Ron Hendricks of Santo, Texas, Billy Wade and Becky House of Bossier City, La., Johnny and Lori House of Sterlington, La., Craig and Janice House of Bossier City, La. Grandchildren; Kimberly Lott, Melissa Taylor, Josh Hendricks, Jana Thomas, Jamie House, Jackie House, Jordan House, Haily Havis, and Will House, and nine Great Grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Wink Allison, Alton McKeithen, Larry Bruce, Leo Thornhill, Kyle Russell and Brad Guice. Visitation will be from 5:00PM till 8:00PM Saturday at the funeral home. Online Regitry/Condolences:www.mulhearn funeralhome

TABOR ALLEN MARTIN Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA Funeral services for Tabor Allen Martin, age 10, of Oak Grove, Louisiana will be held at 1PM on Saturday, December 2, 2006 at the Martinville Baptist Church in Hamburg, Arkansas. Reverends Mike Howard and Edward Gulledge will officiate. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Oak Grove, Louisiana. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove. Tabor died as a result of injuries in an automobile accident on Interstate 25 near Wellington, Colorado. Tabor was a student at Kilbourne High School in the 4th grade. He loved to use his computer and designed his own website. He loved to read. He liked to play with his dog Scampi. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Woodie Martin and Bud Sammons. He is survived by his parents, Randy Allen Martin of Hamburg, Arkansas and Theresa and Don Cupit of Oak Grove, Louisiana; grandmother, Dorothy Martin of Hamburg; grandparents, Kenneth and Ila Hagan of Oak Grove; brother and sister-in-law, Ricky and Jessie Densmore of Oak Grove; sister and brother-in-law, Cara and David Ladd of Hamburg. Pallbearers are: Nick Martin, Neil Martin, John Martin, Brad Martin, Paul Gulledge and Blake Martin. Family will receive friends Saturday from 9:00AM until time of service at the church. To leave condolences to the family www.coxfuneral.com

FREDERICK FAUNTLEROY PREAUS Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home New Orleans, LA Frederick Fauntleroy Preaus died on Saturday, November 25, 2006 at his residence in San Diego, CA. Survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Eugene R. and Ann K. Preaus, his nephew, David C. Preaus, his nieces, Darnell Preaus Heywood and Virginia Preaus Barba, their spouses, Susan, Will, and Lee, as well as his great nephews, Liam and Charlie Heywood, Theodore and Noah Preaus, and his great niece, Adele Barba. Mr. Preaus, a native of Louisiana and formerly a resident of New Orleans, was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick T. and Mona G. Preaus. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.

UANITA RIDINGS Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe Juanita Ridings, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend left her earthly bonds on Nov 29, 2006. Born on March 29, 1931, we were blessed with her beautiful personality for 75 years. Her life is celebrated by her sons, Jerry Ridings and John Ridings; her daughter in law, Joni Ridings; her grandchildren, Quintin Ridings and Alec Ridings; her sisters, Joy Potter, Barbara Bernard, Carolyn Moore; special niece Selina Gerald; special nephew Jack W. Stephenson and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and life long friends. Juanita was preceded in death by her mother, Buelah Watts, father, Raymond Smith, brother, H.B. Bowlin and sister, Wilma Savage. Juanita was an Eastern Star Grand Matron and served with the Dixie Chapter #179 for the past 25 years. She worked for Bell South for 38 years and was very active with the Telephone Pioneers service organization. She was also an honorary member of the Pilot Club. She was also an active member in the Lea Joyner Methodist church. Through these dedicated service organization efforts, Juanita touched many lives in a positive manner. While now gone from this earth, she will not be forgotten. Her funeral services will be held at the Sterlington Road Mulhearn Funeral home. The service will be on Sunday, December 3 at 1:30PM. Visitation will be on Saturday, December 2 from 3:00PM to 6:00PM. Her services will be led by Rev Welden Bares and Rev George Bonner. Afterwards, Juanita will be carried to her final resting place in Oak Grove cemetery with the graveside service at 3:30PM. Assisting on her final journey will be nephews Michael Collins, Wade Collins and Scott Rives. Also assisting will be family friends; George McDannel, James Ray Walter and L.V. Frith. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome. com

Arthur Arnold Sr., 73
Arthur Arnold Sr. of Monroe, a retired teacher and supervisor, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Smyrna Cemetery, Atlanta, Texas.

Robert Choat, 84
ST. JOSEPH — Robert Choat died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Burwin 'B.E.' Curry, 82
GILBERT — Burwin "B.E." Curry, a retired farmer, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Catherine Mae Daniels, 82
NEW ORLEANS — Catherine Mae Daniels, a waitress, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Dec. 9 at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Tommy J. Dollar, 57
MARION — Tommy J. Dollar died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Liberty Baptist Church. Burial will in Liberty Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Mary Amelia Duncan, 61
MONTEREY — Mary Amelia Duncan, a nurse for Riverland Medical Center and owner-operator of Duncan's Flower Shop, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Monterey First Baptist Church. Visitation is 9 a.m. until time of service today at the church. Burial will be in White Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Charles Goodwin, 46
CENTERVILLE — Charles "Wayne" Goodwin died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville. Burial will be in Boothe Cemetery, Jonesville.

Jimmie E. Hackney, 81
Jimmie E. "Slick" Hackney of Monroe, a retired oiler, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bosco Cemetery south of Monroe.

Kathy Barnes Harris, 50
Kathy Barnes Harris of Monroe, CenturyTel human resources coordinator, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at St. Paschal Catholic Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Columbarium under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Dennis M. Hattaway, 86
Dennis M. Hattaway of West Monroe, a retired pipeline welder, died Friday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Tabor Allen Martin, 10
OAK GROVE — Tabor Allen Martin, a student, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Martinville Baptist Church, Hamburg, Ark. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Demond Murray, 33
Demond 'Big Dee' Murray of Monroe, an electrician, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Michael Cannon Namie, 54
DALLAS — Michael Cannon 'Patrick' Namie, a salesman, died Nov. 15. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Callie C. Payne, 88
FARMERVILLE — Callie C. Payne, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Downsville. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Ray Morris Scott, 76
Ray Morris Scott of Monroe, a retired equipment salesman, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Rosary services will be at 7 p.m. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Beatrice Talbert, 85
WINNSBORO — Beatrice Talbert, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

James E. 'Jake' Walker, 87
COLLINSTON — James E. 'Jake' Walker, a retired Stauffer Chemical employee, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery, Collinston.

Donnal 'Red' Wampler, 72
NEWELLTON — Donnal 'Red' Wampler, an oilfield driller formerly of Odessa, Texas, died Thursday. A memorial gathering will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at Le Ranchero Mexican Restaurant, Vicksburg, Miss. Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro, is in charge of arrangements.

Gladys Wesley, 63
Gladys Wesley of West Monroe, a school dietitian, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at New Daughters of Zion Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Red Hill Cemetery, Mer Rouge under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Boyter, Roland N.: 11 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Burns, James Dale: 1 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi.
Cooper, Ozella: 11 a.m. today, Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Cullers, Barbara: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Drayton Lorange: 11 a.m. today, Mount Harmony Baptist Church, Ruston.
Ford, Cody Tidwell: noon today, Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery.
Frost, Mary Newman: 10 a.m. today, Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Downsville.
Henry, Larry: 1 p.m. today, New Zion Baptist Church, Peck.
Hill, Delores Jean: 10:30 a.m. today, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hill, Mark Dewayne: 11 a.m. today, Peter Rock Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hood, Eliza B.: 2 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe.
Jones, Katie F.: 2 p.m. today, Zion Springs Baptist Church, Monroe.
Lyons, Don Earl: 3 p.m. today, Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Mayo, Lois Jackson: 11 a.m. today, Mount Mariah Baptist Church, Chatham.
McCarthy, Collen 'Collink' Dee: 10:30 a.m. today, G.A.R. Cemetery, Miami, Okla.
McDowell, Jimmie Lee: 1 p.m. today, Truelight Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
McKinney, Beatrice: 2 p.m. today, Second Baptist Church, Cypress St., Bastrop.
McNeal, Fletcher: 11 a.m. today, Mount Zion No. 2 Baptist Church, Dubach.
Melton, Lucille: 2 p.m. today, Macedonia Baptist Church, Choudrant.
Menyweather, Authur: 1 p.m. today, Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe.
Parker, Roland N.: 11 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Patton, Betty Ruth: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Pritchard, Willie: 1 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Pioneer.
Shirley, Eleanor P.: 2 p.m. Sunday, First United Methodist Church, Bastrop.
Walsworth, Bobby: 2 p.m. today, Hodge Baptist Church, Hodge.
Walton, Henry: 11 a.m. today, Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Williams, Robert Earl: 1 p.m. today, Shiloh Baptist Church, Strong, Ark.
York, Lillie Mae: 2 p.m. today, Newton Baptist Church, Delhi

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

DONETA "SISSY" SEARCY EVANS Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA Funeral services for Doneta "Sissy" Searcy Evans, 39 of Jonesboro, LA a self-employed florist died on December 1, 2006, in Covington, LA. Mrs. Evans was born on July 4, 1967 in Jonesboro, LA. Visitation will be held on December 3, 2006 at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro from 4:00PM-9:00PM. Funeral services will be at Ebenzer Baptist Church in Jonesboro, on December 4, 2006 at 2:00PM Rev. Hudey Beaubouef will officiate. Interment will be at Ebenezer Cemetery following the service. Survivors are her husband; Terry Evans of Jonesboro, LA., Her Mother; Jackie Searcy of Jonesboro, LA. two daughthers Amanda and Raley Evans of Jonesboro, LA., one Sister; Debra Abedi and husband Walid of Huntsville, Al., three brothers; Donnie Searcy of Jonesboro, LA., Danny Searcy and wife Lisa of Jonesboro, LA. , and Moe Searcy and wife Teresa of Jonesboro, LA. Mother-In-Law; Christne Cauglin of Hodge, LA. Sissy was also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Sissy was preceded in death by her Father; Ernest Donald "Searcy". Pallbearers will be: Toby Pardue, Michael Mathews, Brian Negrotto, Wes Harvey Cade Daniels, Nick Martin, Josh Searcy and Josh Staples.

MR. JIMMIE "SLICK" HACKNEY Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Jimmie E. "Slick" Hackney, 81, of Bosco, LA will be Monday, December 4, 2006 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Bruce Underwood. Interment will follow at Bosco Cemetery, Bosco, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mr. Hackney was born May 13, 1925 in Columbia, LA and passed away December 1, 2006 in Monroe, LA. Mr. Hackney was a retired oiler with T.L. James. He was preceded in death by his wife Marjorie Hackney and a son, Jimmie "Bosco" Hackney. Mr. Hackney is survived by his daughter, Brenda Hair and husband Willie; daughter-in-law, Joyce Hackney; 3 grandchildren, Ondra Gilley, Jeremy Hair and wife, and Jimmie Hackney; 2 great grandchildren, Kimberly Hair and MacKenzie Hair; sister, Earnestine Block. Pallbearers will be Charles McMillan, Carl Hilburn, Lavelle Duffy, Gary Miles, David Boyd and Leon Spillers. Visitation will be Sunday, December 3, 2006 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family @www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes. com.

MICHAEL CANNON "PATRICK" NAMIE Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA A memorial service for Mr. Michael Cannon "Patrick" Namie, 54, of Dallas, TX will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, December 4, 2006, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church with Rev. Sebastian Kallarackal officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Namie was born March 17, 1952 to Joseph Roy Namie, Sr. and Madeline Cannon Namie. Pat died suddenly on November 15, 2006 in Dallas, TX area where he resided the past 25 years. He graduated from Neville High School in 1971 and from Northeast Louisiana University (AD Law Enforcement) in 1975. He worked in wholesale and retail sales throughout his life, most notably with Del Monte Foods and most recently with Nordstrom Inc, as a senior sales representative where he excelled at superior customer service to a discriminating clientele. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Namie is survived by his brother, LT Joseph R. Namie, Jr., USN, Memphis, TN; and two daughters, Jennifer Namie and Bess Namie of Tyler, TX. Pat also left two nephews, one niece, one grand-nephew, and more friends than can be counted because every place he lived his love for others bound many to him. Pat was active in the outreach ministry of his church and the Family requests memorials be sent in lieu of flowers to the Outreach Ministry of: The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 11122 Midway Road, Dallas, TX 75229.

FREDERICK FAUNTLEROY PREAUS Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home New Orleans, LA Frederick Fauntleroy Preaus died on Saturday, November 25, 2006 at his residence in San Diego, CA. Survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Eugene R. and Ann K. Preaus, his nephew, David C. Preaus, his nieces, Darnell Preaus Heywood and Virginia Preaus Barba, their spouses, Susan, Will, and Lee, as well as his great nephews, Liam and Charlie Heywood, Theodore and Noah Preaus, and his great niece, Adele Barba. Mr. Preaus, a native of Louisiana and formerly a resident of New Orleans, was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick T. and Mona G. Preaus. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.

MADILYN NICOLE RITCHIE Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe Services for Madilyn Nicole Ritchie, infant daughter of Joshua and Tiffany Ritchie, will be at 2 PM, Monday, December 4, 2006, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, with Rev. Dan McClure officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Madilyn is survived by her parents, Josh and Tiffany Eubanks Ritchie; sister, Madison Ritchie; grandparents, Tina and Troy Smith, Tommy and Renita Eubanks, Kenny Ritchie, and Sandra and Darrell Croy; great-grandparents, Helen Ritchie, June Bouwell, and Tommy and Jean Eubanks; and many uncles, aunts, cousins and close friends. Pallbearers will be grandfathers, Kenny Ritchie and Tommy Eubanks. Visitation will be from 11:00AM until 1:00 PM, Monday, December 4, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome. com

RAY M. SCOTT Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe Ray M. Scott of Monroe, LA passed away on 1 Dec 2006 after a brave and arduous fight with cancer. However, his spirit and love lives on within his family and friends. Ray was a man of Honor, Courage and Integrity that lived his life with passion and enthusiasm. He was a loving husband of 58 years to Jimmie, a wonderful father, a magnificent grandfather and great-grandfather, and a devoted friend. Ray could be best described as a quintessential southern gentleman with uncompromising integrity and incredible generosity. His everlasting legacy is apparent by his wide circle of friends. His love of life and love for his family and friends were as big as all of outdoors. His passions of life were many, including hunting, fishing, cycling, hiking, canoeing, or building that next project. He touched and enriched numerous lives along the way as a leader, mentor, teacher, and friend. Autumn was Ray's favorite time of the year. He was truly a champion of the outdoors while as was rocky mountain climbing, heading off on hunting trip or to his special fishing spot. His skills and expertise to fix or repair anything were sought out by many and he was always willing to do so. Ray was born on 16 Feb 1930 to Van & Allie Scott in Monroe, Arkansas. Ray's two brothers Leroy Scott and Merlin Scott greeted him upon his arrival in heaven. Ray was with his loving spouse Jimmie of 58 years. Ray's legacy continues through his sons: Andy and his wife Bernadene Scott of Katy, TX, and Tracy and his wife Eva Scott of Mt Laurel, NJ. Ray's wonderful grandchildren are Mia Scott of Mt Laurel, NJ; Katherine Scott of College Station, TX; and Heather and husband Matt Miller and their son Mason of College Station, TX. Ray's family extended to Kirk and Daphne Taylor who he loved as another son and daughter; and their children, Dustin and his wife Erin Taylor and Daniel and his wife Laura Taylor of Ruston, LA. Ray and Jimmie have been blessed with the love and affection of Freddy and Dale Moses of Monroe, LA, who they loved and treasured as brother and sister and their sons Tyler, David and his wife Amy Moses. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Ray's many friends that supported him during his illness; and to the wonderful doctors and staff at the Monroe Cancer Institute and MD Anderson Medical Center in Houston. A Celebration of Ray's life and love will be held at Mulheran's Funeral Home, Hwy 165, in Monroe, visitation from 5:00 to 7:00PM followed by a rosary on Sunday evening at 7:00PM and again at Jesus The Good Shepherd Catholic Church at 10 AM on Monday, 4 Dec 2006. Father Mark Watson & Monsignor Moore will be presiding. Ray's final resting place will be over looking a cypress tree lined lake at Mulheran's Memorial Park Cemetery. Ray had a Good Life & a Great Ride. He'll be missed but never forgotten. His spirit lives on in his family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, or Hunters' Education of Lincoln Parish. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome com

Carol Lynn Bailey, 61
VIXEN — Carol Lynn Bailey, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are pending under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Richard M. Brown Sr., 76
OAK GROVE — Richard Milton Brown Sr., a pipeline inspector, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Visitation is 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and Monday and the church. Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery, Oak Grove, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Louis Choat, 84
ST. JOSEPH — Louis Choat, a farmer, salesman and a former police juror in both Tensas and West Carroll, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph Baptist Church. Burial will be in Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Doneta "Sissy" Evans, 39
JONESBORO — Doneta "Sissy" Searcy Evans, a self-employed florist, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Visitation is 4 to 9 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Dennis M. Hattaway, 86
Dennis Marvin Hattaway of West Monroe, a retired pipeline welder, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Mildred House, 81
WINNSBORO — Mildred House, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Winnsboro, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Juanita Ridings, 75
Juanita Ridings, a retired telephone operator, died Friday. Services are 1:30 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Beatrice Marie Talbert, 85
WINNSBORO — Beatrice Marie Talbert, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Hebert Cemetery.

Curry, Burwin 'B.E.': 2 p.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Daniels, Catherine Mae: 2 p.m. Dec. 9, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Hackney, Jimmie E.: 10 a.m. Monday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Namie, Michael Cannon: 11 a.m. Monday, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Monroe.
Scott, Ray Morris: 10 a.m. Monday, Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Monroe.
Shirley, Eleanor P.: 2 p.m. today, First United Methodist Church, Bastrop.
Walker, James E. 'Jake': 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Wampler, Donnal 'Red': 2 p.m. today, Le Ranchero Mexian Restaurant, Vicksburg.
Wesley, Gladys: 1 p.m. Tuesday, New Daughters of Zion Baptist Church, West Monroe

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

MRS. MELLIE ELAINE SEAY DARBY Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA. Mrs. Mellie Elaine Seay Darby, age 85, went home to be with the Lord on December 2, 2006 at the Haven Nursing Center in Columbia where she resided. She was born in Riverton, La. on June 2, 1921 to her parents, Samuel H. & Martha Jane Howard Seay. She was a registered nurse and served as such in the United States Army. She was a member of the Columbia Eastside Full Gospel Church. She was preceded in death by her parents , two sisters Gladys Dulaney & Eva Reeves, her brothers Wade Seay, Marion Seay, Aswell Seay, and Tillman Seay. Funeral services will be held on Monday December 4, 2006 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia with Rev. Jerry Ward officiating. Interment will follow in the Columbia Hill Cemetery. She is survived by the love of her life, her husband of 54 years, James E. Darby, Sr. of Columbia,La. one son, James E. Darby, Jr. of Columbia, LA. , her three daughters, Jan Powell & husband Dale of Columbia, Marilyn Foster & husband Jim of Augusta, Ga , & Evelyn Eden & husband Clay of Kingwood, Texas . She leaves eight grand children, Darren Williams, Danielle Hutto, Teresa Akers, Jason Foster, Blake Darby, Pete McClanahan, Dustin Hornsby, & Vanessa Hornsby. She also leaves nine great grand children and a host of nieces & nephews. Pallbearers will be Darren Williams, Blake Darby, Coal Hillestad, Kevin Hutto, Barclay Seay, and Mark Coie. The family will receive guests on Monday Dec. 4 at the Riser Funeral Home in Columbia from 10:00AM until time of service. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the Darby Family at riserfuneral@aol.com

QUINCY W. FOSTER Rose-Neath Funeral Home Shreveport, LA Graveside services for Mr. Quincy W. Foster will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 2, 2006 in Forest Park West Cemetery. Officiating will be Durrell Tubberville, Chaplain with the Shreveport Fire Department. Mr. Foster was an Ambulance driver and EMT for over 40 years in the Shreveport and St. Joseph, LA areas. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the Unity Assembly of God Church, St. Joseph, LA. Preceding Quincy in death is an infant son, Jeffery Foster. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 51 years, Janet Foster; sons, Dan Foster and wife Debbie, Kerry Foster and Jerry Foster and wife Kim; daughter, Diane Grissom and husband Larry; sister, Rita Rogers; brother, Walker Foster and wife Joanne; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

DOROTHY DELL DAVIS RITCHIE Kilpatrick Funeral Home Graveside service for Dorothy Dell Davis Ritchie will be 2:00PM, Monday, December 4, 2006 in Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston with Rev. Fred Wideman of Trinity United Methodist Church officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston, LA. This long time resident of Ruston came from the pioneering lumbering Davis family of Ansley, LA. Dorothy was born October 6, 1908, to the proud parents of Virgil and Antoinette Davis, and she was welcomed home by her three older sisters. Dorothy, known as Dot to family and friends, attended Randolph-Macon Women's College where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa and was a member of Phi Mu Sorority. Upon returning to Ruston, where her family now resided, she married the prominent businessman John C. Ritchie. This young couple became involved in community and civic organizations where they gave unselfishly of their time, leadership, and love of Ruston for many decades. Family was always a guiding force in all of their accomplishments, never forgetting that talents and gifts are to be shared with all that one encounters. As charter member of the Magnolia Garden Club, Lincoln General Hospital Ladies Auxiliary, founding member of the Woman's Department Club, a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the Ruth Circle for over 50 years, Dorothy Ritchie gave graciously of her time and her talents. Interested in the education as well as the social activities of young college women, Dorothy and her sisters founded the Alpha Lambda Chapter of Phi Mu Sorority at Louisiana Tech University. Dorothy Ritchie was the epitome of the genteel southern lady. She was gracious and welcoming hostess who enjoyed sharing her love of life with all those with whom she met. She was most proud of her husband, Jack, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Dot's smile, wit, compliments, and words of encouragement were precious gifts that live on; she will be greatly missed. Dorothy Ritchie was preceded in death by her husband John C. "Jack" Ritchie, son John Ansley Ritchie, granddaughter Susan Saint Shirley, parents Virgil and Antoinette Davis, sisters Virginia Davis Laskey, Alverne Davis Hunt, and Helen Davis Barksdale. She is survived by her daughter Susan R. Shirley and husband Henry; grandson John C. Shirley and wife Monica; granddaughter Dorothy S. Welsh and husband Sean; great grandchildren, Ashton and Victoria Shirley, all of Ruston. Dorothy Ritchie is also survived by a host of other family and dear friends. The family would especially like to extend special thanks for her faithfulness and loyalty to Oberlean Mayfield, to her sitters Rhodessa Sewall, Zandra Livingston, Essie Howard, Linda Roane, and to Dr. Allen Herbert. Memorials may be made to Louisiana Methodist Children's Home or to Trinity United Methodist Church Building Fund. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

JAMES E. WYCHE, JR. Johnson Funeral Home Lake Charles, LA James Egbert Wyche, Jr., aged 94, died at Christus St. Patrick's Hospital in Lake Charles, LA on December 2, after a short illness. Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Doug DeGraffenreid and the Rev. Louis Blankenbaker at 10:00AM, Monday, December 4, at First United Methodist Church of Lake Charles. Interment will be at 10:00AM, Tuesday, December 5, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, Louisiana, with graveside service conducted by the Rev. William Stokes. Jimmy Wyche was born January 23, 1912, in Haughton, Louisiana. He earned a B.S. degree in civil engineering in 1934 from Louisiana Polytechnic Institute, now Louisiana Tech University. His employment career was spent in North Louisiana working for the United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service, from which he retired in 1968. Subsequently he worked for the Ouachita Parish Public Library. He and his late wife, Mildred Courson Wyche, lived in Monroe for many years before moving to Lake Charles in 1989. For the past five years he has made his home at Kingsley Place Assisted Living. He is survived by his son James E. Wyche, III, and wife Charlyne; two grand daughters—Susan Wyche Sangster and husband Frank of London, England; Karen Wyche Contos and husband Mike of Houston, Texas; and five great-granddaughters—Virginia Sangster, Rosella Romero, Madison Sangster, Alyssandra Romero, and Sydney Contos. Donations may be made to First United Methodist Church of Lake Charles or to the charity of the donor's choice. Condolences to the family may be left at www.johnsonfuneralhome.net

Kenneth Lavelle Allen, 71
RAYVILLE — Kenneth Lavelle Allen, a retired employee of Planters Feed and Seed, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery. Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Carol Lynn Bailey, 61
VIXEN — Carol Lynn Bailey, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Palestine Baptist Church, Vixen. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

W. Ray Edwards Sr., 71
W. Ray Edwards Sr., a retired assistant power plant operator at Riverview, of West Monroe, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Alfred C. 'Koot' Richardson, 79
CHATHAM — Alfred C. "Koot" Richardson died on Saturday. Services are incomplete at this time under the arrangements of Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro.

Madilyn Nicole Ritchie, infant
Madilyn Nicole Ritchie, infant daughter of Joshua and Tiffany Lynn Eubanks Ritchie of Monroe, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home.

Donald 'Buddy' Tyson, 74
BASTROP — Donald 'Buddy' Tyson, a retired heavy-equipment mechanic, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

BASTROP — Ralph Scott White, a paramedic, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Previously acknowledged
Brown, Richard M. Sr.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Trinity Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Choat, Louis: 2 p.m. today, St. Joseph Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Daniels, Catherine Mae: 2 p.m. Saturday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Evans, Doneta "Sissy" Searcy: 2 p.m. today, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Jonesboro.
Hackney, Jimmie "Slick": 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Namie, Michael Cannon: 11 a.m. today, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Monroe.
Scott, Ray Morris: 10 a.m. today, Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Monroe.
Wesley, Gladys: 1 p.m. Tuesday, New Daughters of Zion Baptist Church, West Monroe

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

KENNETH LAVELLE ALLEN Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Funeral services for Kenneth Lavelle Allen, 71, of Rayville will be held 2:00PM, Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel, Rayville with Rev. Larry Emory, Rev. Jason Murphy and Rev. Keith Evans officiating. Interment will follow in Antioch Cemetery, Rayville under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville. Kenneth Allen was born on October 27, 1935 in Kilbourne and passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2006 in Rayville. Mr. Allen was an U. S. Army veteran and an avid hunter and fisherman who enjoyed the outdoors. His grandchildren were his heart. Mr. Allen retired from Planters Feed & Seed after twenty-six years. He loved to joke and kid with his friends. He will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his father, Johnnie Ware Allen and his sister, Johnnie Mae Carter. Survivors include his wife, Clarice Russell Allen of Rayville; children, Judy Emory and husband, Larry of Choudrant; Kim Dupont and husband, Stephen of Rayville; Scott Allen and wife, Lynne of Archibald; Paula Allen of Tecumseh, OK.; eight grandchildren, Allen, Brandon, and Cara Dupont all of Rayville; Chris Turbeville, Candice Watts, and Dustin Allen all of Rayville; Brandi Pawnee and Christina Pontius both of Tecumseh, OK.; one great grandchild, Madison Watts of Conway, AR.; mother, Lola Allen of Mangham; siblings; Jack Allen and wife, Carolyn of Choudrant; Charles Allen and wife, Sandra of Castor, LA; Melba Sebren and husband, Don of Mangham; Gary Allen and wife Linda of Liddleville, LA and a host of nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins and a community of friends. Pallbearers will be Joe Comeaux, Allen Dupont, Brandon Dupont, Chris Tuberville, Pete Mulhern, Jr. and Todd Morris. Honorary pallbearers will be Dudley Henson and Dustin Allen. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of you choice. To leave condolences for the family go to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com

DIANNE BOLEN Bailey Funeral Home El Dorado, AR Dianne Bolen, 68 of West Monroe, LA, formerly of Junction City, AR died Saturday, December 2 at Glenwood Hospital in West Monroe following a brief illness. Born June 9, 1938 in Minden, LA, she was the daughter of Glenn Victor and Vadys Cleo Harp Fleming. Mrs. Bolen was a retired school teacher, having taught in the Junction City School System for 28 of her 31 year tenure in the Arkansas School System. She was a member of the First Baptist church of Junction City. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband Albert Bolen, a brother Victor Fleming and a sister Marjorie Darby Moore. Survivors include two sons, Roy Bolen and his wife Catherine Kidd of Dallas, TX and Sam Bolen of West Monroe, LA, and one sister-in-law, Dr. Rosemary Bolen Stage of Monroe, LA. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 3:30PM Tuesday, December 5 at First Baptist Church in Junction City with Rev. Bruce Cardin officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2300 West Main, El Dorado, AR 71730. Please sign the online registry at www.baileyfuneralhome.net.

W. RAY EDWARDS, SR. Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Mr. W. Ray Edwards, Sr., 71, of West Monroe, Louisiana will be at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 6, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, Louisiana. Reverends Eugene Thomas and Eugene Brown will be officiating. Masonic rites will be conducted. Visitation will be from 6:00PM until 9:00PM Tuesday, December 5, at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, Louisiana under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. Mr. Edwards was born October 29, 1935 in Monroe, Louisiana and passed away December 3, 2006 at his residence with his family by his side following a lengthy illness. Mr. Edwards was an active member of Bethel Baptist Church of West Monroe where he was a member of the Ray Holton Sunday School Class. He was a member of Cadeville Lodge #229 F&AM; Past High Priest of Monroe Chapter #18 RAM; Past Illustrious Master of Monroe Chapter #8 RSM; and member of Monroe Commandary #7 Knight Templar. He was a lifetime member of the West Monroe Jaycees and Louisiana State Jaycees. He was very involved with community service with the Jaycees Mr. Edwards was retired from Graphic Packaging (formerly Riverwood) where he was employed over thirty-one years. At retirement he was Assistant Power Plant Operator. Ray loved his church and church family. Next to his church and family, he loved West Monroe High School Sports, especially the softball team over the years. He spent many an afternoon watching his granddaughter, Ashley, pitch for the Dixie Youth League, the West Monroe High School, summer ball, and college ball. All the girls called Him "PawPaw" and he loved it so. Even though he was unable to verbalize his support, everyone knew he supported them in their sports and school endeavors. Mr. Edwards is preceded in death by his mother, Myrtle Luton Triplet, stepfather, William T. Triplet, father Cleve Edwards, sister Norma Jean Broussard, and father-in-law, Marvin Conrad, Sr. He was a devoted husband over 50 years to Imogene C. Edwards. He is also survived by his daughter, Patti Edwards and companion Connie Quillen of Austin, Texas; daughter Wendy Chapman and husband Paul Chapman of Colonial Heights, Virginia; and son, Walter Ray "Scooter" Edwards, II and wife Rebekah J. Edwards of Winnsboro, Louisiana; granddaughter Ashley Chapman Sanders and husband Cody Sanders of Dodson, Louisiana; grandson Jacob Chapman of Colonial Heights, Virginia; and great granddaughter Tori Sanders. He will be missed by everyone who knew or knew of him. He always had a smile and a look of love for his fellow man. Over the years he was very courageous through his pain and he knew God had a plan for him and his life. Everyone who met him came away blessed in some way. He had the sweet spirit of Love and passed it on. Pallbearers will be Marvin Davis, Marvin Conrad, Larry Conrad, Bob Lenard, Ray Holton, Tom Owens, Rick Gonzales, Donald Chatham and Brad Riggin. Honorary Pallbearers will be his Burger King Friends. Memorials may be made to the Bethel Baptist Church in West Monroe, Louisiana.

HARDY L. "H.L." HALL, JR. Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe Services for Mr. Hardy L. "H.L." Hall, Jr., 90, of Monroe, will be at 10 AM, Thursday, December 7, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Charles Headrick officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Hall, a member of College Place Baptist Church, was born September 9, 1916, in Montrose, LA and died December 3, 2006, in Monroe, LA. He had worked for Monroe Barge, Monroe Steam Laundry, Blue Plate, Inc., Louisiana Paper, Bancroft Paper, and Freeman Law. He was preceded in death by his brother, Henry Hall; sister, Elaine Hall; and wife, Opal Richards Hall. He is survived by his sons, Hardy R. Hall and wife Linda of Shreveport, LA, Richard E. Hall of Monroe, LA and Jon F. Hall and wife Jackie of Wilmington, DE; daughter, Debbie Dee Press and husband Roger of Atlanta, GA; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brothers, Calvin N. Hall of Lake Charles, LA and James R. Hall of Carrier, MS; and sister, Mildred E. DeRouen of Woodland Park, CO. Pallbearers will be Todd Hall, Eric Hall, Milton Hall, Joey McGoogan, Willis Watson, and Wesley Moore. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM, Wednesday, December 6, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to College Place Baptist Church or Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

ALFORD C, "KOOT" RICHARDSON Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA Mr. Alfred C. "Koot" Richardson, 79 of Chatham, LA. died on December 2, 2006, in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Richardson was born in Chatham, LA. on April 11, 1927. Visitation will be held on December 5, 2006 at Concord Methodist Church in Chatham from 3:00PM until service time Funeral services will be at 2:00PM on December 6, 2006. Interment will follow in the Concord Methodist Cemetery. Survivors include his wife; Jean Richardson of Chatham, Three daughters; Sue Richardson Proffer and husband Bill of Chatham,LA, Lana Richardson Moore and husband Billy of Alexandria, LA and Lynda Richardson Bayles and husband Bill, Jr. of Chatham, LA. One son; Doug Richardson also of Chatham, LA and one sister Peggy Fuller of Calhoun, LA Mr. Richardson was also survived by ten grandchildren; Karen Chatham McCarty, Jeff Chatham, Christa Castaneda, Misty Wooley, Sunny Richardson, Nick Proffer, Melissa Proffer Parker, Corbey Moore, Katie Moore and Trey Bayles. He was also survived by eight great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Richardson was preceded in death by his daughter; Sharon Richardson Chatham. Mr. Richardson was the Marshall for the town of Chatham for 32 years and a lifelong member of Concord Methodist Church in Chatham, LA.

ELSIE DEAN TERRAL Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, LA Funeral services for Elsie Dean Bell Terral, age 91, of Lake Providence, LA will be held at 11:00AM on Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at the First United Methodist Church in Lake Providence. Reverends Bill McLain and Bob Potter will officiate. Burial rites will be held at 3:30PM on Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery near Farmerville, LA. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Lake Providence. Mrs. Terral has been a pillar of strength for her family, for her church and for the community of Lake Providence for almost 70 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Forrest McCormick Terral, MD; son-in-law, James Benton Collier; grandson, Alex Ryan Terral; father, Michael LaCroix Bell; mother, Lucie Travis Phillips Bell and brother, William L. Bell. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Carole Terral of Lake Providence, LA; son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Susan Terral of Aspen, CO; daughter, Michael Ann Terral of Ashland, OR; daughter, Pamela Terral Collier of Birmingham, AL; daughter and son-in-law, Claudia and James H. "Jimmy" Woods of Monroe, LA; brother-in-law, Dr. William C. Terral of Slidell, LA; sister-in-law, Mignon Terral Pratt of Ruston, LA; 14 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Pallbearers are Forrest Terral, Forrest Collier, Brad Terral, Craig Collier, Jimmy Collier, Trey Woods, Thomas Woods and Terral Woods. Honorary Pallbearers are: Brooks Gulick and Matthew Terral. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 6, 2006 from 10:00AM until time of service at the First United Methodist Church. To sign online register www.coxfuneral.com

MARY ELLEN THOMS Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Mary Ellen Thoms, age 45 of Calhoun will be held at 2:00PM, Wednesday, December 6, 2006 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Tony Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Fellowship Cemetery west of Columbia. Mrs. Thoms was born in Monroe on February 28, 1961 and died Saturday, December 2, 2006 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe. She was a homemaker, an accomplished seamstress and her Mother's right hand to make family weddings beautiful. She was preceded in death by her brother: Dean Sanders, her grandfather: Jack D. Dortch, her uncle: Jimmy Lee West, her cousin: Jackie "T.B." West and her honorary grandmother: Lillie Mae Peterson. Survivors include her husband: David Wayne Thoms of Calhoun, her sons: Bradley Dean Watson and his father: Tom Watson of Gilbert and Benjamin Wayne Thoms of Calhoun, her mother: Frances Dortch Sanders of Calhoun, her sisters: Caryn Parham and her husband: Mike of Calhoun and Julia Lutrick and her husband: Barry of West Monroe, her grandmother: Etta Mae Dortch of Columbia, her uncles and aunts: Jack and Mona Dortch of Grayson, Barbara West of Clarks, Edith and Harald Neely of Port Gibson, MS, Raymond and Donna Dortch of Clarks, her step-children: Joshua Thoms of Calhoun and Jessica Thoms of Baton Rouge, her nephews: Ronnie Fletcher, Clint Fletcher, Vince Fletcher and Justin Fletcher all of West Monroe, Joshua Richardson of Calhoun, her nieces: Jessica Cage and her husband: Troy of West Monroe, Jamie Richardson and soon to arrive: Hunter Dean, Joana Richardson and Robin Richardson all of Calhoun, her loving cousins: Linda and Alistair Donald of Tulsa, OK, Bobby Lee West of Ft. Worth, TX, Angela and Chad Antley of Grayson, Bonita West Stevens, Melissa and Lloyd Reeves of Gilbert, Tonya Dortch of Grayson, Barry Dortch of Grayson and Logan and Koby Dortch of Grayson and many great-neices, great-nephews and many friends, friend and care-taker: Dana Sanford and beloved friends of many years: Jessie Alger and Judy Mann. Pallbearers will be Bobby Lee West, Daniel Sadler, Joshua Thoms, Clif Peterson, Barry Lutrick, Lloyd Reeves, Harald Neely and Chad Antley. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4:00PM until 9:00PM and Wednesday from 9:00AM until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia. LA Special thanks to Dr Karen Keene and Dr. Clyde Elliott for their care and compassion to Mary Ellen.

Warren Bonnett, 71
BASTROP — Warren Bonnett, a painter, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Donald Bradford, 31
Donald Bradford, a plant worker of Monroe, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Odie C. Carr, 87
SWARTZ — Odie C. Carr, a Texas Gas Co. retiree, died Monday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Effic Curry, 74
TALLULAH — Effic Curry died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Daisy Dunlap, 71
Daisy Dunlap of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Joe Farley, 88
WISNER — Joe Farley, a retired lumber yard foreman, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in South Centeral Cemetery, Wisner, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Cornelius Bell Fairley, 76
RAYVILLE — Cornelius "Miss C" Bell Fairley, a cook, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Alma Mae Duncan Fife, 67
HAILE — Alma Mae Duncan Fife, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial is in Liberty Cemetery, Linville.

Ruth Calahan Hargrove, 84
OAKDALE — Ruth Calahan Hargrove, a homemaker, formerly of Kelly, died Sunday. Services are 11:30 a.m. today at Oak Hill Baptist Chruch, Oakdale. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. until time of service at the church near Oakdale. Burial will be in Hargrove Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Rosemae Harrison, Infant
Rosemae Marie Harrison, infant daughter of Tamika Harrison of Monroe, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 9 a.m. Wednesday at Powell Street Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Dorothy M. Hebert, 74
MONTEREY — Dorothy M. Hebert, homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. today at First United Pentecostal Church, Ferriday. Visitation 9 a.m. until time of service today at the church. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez, Miss., under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Dorothy Heard, 63
BASTROP — Dorothy Heard, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Earnest Hudson, 70
FARMERVILLE — Earnest Hudson, a cook, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Farmerville Recreation Center, Farmerville. Visitation is noon until time of service Wednesday at the center. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery, Farmerville under Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Lois Mason, 78
WINNSBORO — Lois Mason formerly of Jigger, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Chase Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery, Jigger, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Nancy C. Mathews, 89
Nancy Condole Mathews of Monroe, a cook, died Nov. 24. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Cemetery.

Sammy M. Matthews, 75
WINNSBORO — Sammy Milton Matthews, a retired farmer, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at The United Pentecostal Church, Newellton. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Elsie P. Montepelier, 64
HARRISONBURG — Elsie P. Montepelier died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Ernest W. Morris Jr., 62
SICILY ISLAND — Ernest Woodrow Morris Jr. died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Holly Grove Cemetery, Wisner under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Desmond Murray, 33
Desmond Murray, an electrician of Monroe, died Nov. 28. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Wednesday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Cemetery, Monroe.

Joe Stewart, 76
MER ROUGE — Joe Stewart, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Elsie Dean Terral, 91
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Elsie Dean Terral, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Methodist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 10 a.m. Wednesday until time of service at the church. Burial will be in Beulah Baptist Church, Cemetery, Farmerville under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Ralph Scott White, 37
BASTROP — Ralph Scott White, a paramedic, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Previously acknowledged
Brown, Richard M. Sr.: 10 a.m. today, Trinity Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Daniels, Catherine Mae: 2 p.m. Saturday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Wesley, Gladys: 1 p.m. today, New Daughters of Zion Baptist Church, West Monroe

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

JOHNETTA SISSON WILLHITE BELL Johnetta Bell, 82, of West Monroe, LA died Monday, December 4th at the Landmark Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. Born December 25th, 1924, in Mer Rouge, LA where she lived until her marriage. She then moved to West Monroe where she worked at Olinkraft until her retirement. She was a member of McGuire Methodist Church. She was instrumental in founding the River City Humane Society for Cats. Preceding her in death was her husband, Walter C. Bell and son, William "Billy" C. Willhite. Survivors include two sons, Fred A. Willhite and wife Debbie and John A. Willhite both of West Monroe. Also, several grand children and one great-grandchild. A special thanks to Dorothy Butler, her caretaker and best friend. Memorials may be made to the River City Humane Society for Cats.

LA ODIE CARROLL CARR Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe Services for Mr. Odie Carroll Carr, 87, of Swartz, will be 2 PM, Wednesday, December 6, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Carr, a member of First Baptist Church of Swartz, was born December 31, 1918, in Grayson, LA and died December 4, 2006, in Monroe, LA. He was a WWII Army veteran and retired from Texas Gas Transmission Co. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maggie Mae Ludlow Carr and son, Ocie Corbin Carr. He is survived by his daughter, Connie Farrar and her husband James of Sheridan, AR; son, Curtis W. Carr and his wife Wanda of Swartz; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be David Speir, Harold Thomas Scott, Monte Parks, Milton Wall, and Boyce Humphries. Visitation will be from 1:00PM until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

W. RAY EDWARDS, SR. Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Mr. W. Ray Edwards, Sr., 71, of West Monroe, LA will be at 2:00PM Wednesday, December 6, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Reverends Eugene Thomas and Eugene Brown will be officiating. Masonic rites will be conducted. Visitation will be from 1:00PM until service time Wednesday, December 6, at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. Mr. Edwards was born October 29, 1935 in Monroe, LA and passed away December 3, 2006 at his residence with his family by his side following a lengthy illness. Mr. Edwards was an active member of Bethel Baptist Church of West Monroe where he was a member of the Ray Holton Sunday School Class. He was a member of Cadeville Lodge #229 F&AM; Past High Priest of Monroe Chapter #18 RAM; Past Illustrious Master of Monroe Chapter #8 RSM; and member of Monroe Commandary #7 Knight Templar. He was a lifetime member of the West Monroe Jaycees and Louisiana State Jaycees. He was very involved with community service with the Jaycees Mr. Edwards was retired from Graphic Packaging (formerly Riverwood) where he was employed over thirty-one years. At retirement he was Assistant Power Plant Operator. Ray loved his church and church family. Next to his church and family, he loved West Monroe High School Sports, especially the softball team over the years. He spent many an afternoon watching his granddaughter, Ashley, pitch for the Dixie Youth League, the West Monroe High School, summer ball, and college ball. All the girls called Him "PawPaw" and he loved it so. Even though he was unable to verbalize his support, everyone knew he supported them in their sports and school endeavors. Mr. Edwards is preceded in death by his mother, Myrtle Luton Triplet, stepfather, William T. Triplet, father Cleve Edwards, sister Norma Jean Broussard, and father-in-law, Marvin Conrad, Sr. He was a devoted husband over 50 years to Imogene C. Edwards. He is also survived by his daughter, Patti Edwards and companion Connie Quillen of Austin, TX; daughter Wendy Chapman and husband Paul Chapman of Colonial Heights, VA; and son, Walter Ray "Scooter" Edwards, II and wife Rebekah J. Edwards of Winnsboro, LA; granddaughter Ashley Chapman Sanders and husband Cody Sanders of Dodson, LA; grandson Jacob Chapman of Colonial Heights, VA; and great granddaughter Tori Sanders. He will be missed by everyone who knew or knew of him. He always had a smile and a look of love for his fellow man. Over the years he was very courageous through his pain and he knew God had a plan for him and his life. Everyone who met him came away blessed in some way. He had the sweet spirit of Love and passed it on. Pallbearers will be Marvin Davis, Marvin Conrad, Larry Conrad, Bob Lenard, Ray Holton, Tom Owens, Rick Gonzales, Donald Chatham and Brad Riggin. Honorary Pallbearers will be his Burger King Friends. Memorials may be made to the Bethel Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

ELSIE DEAN TERRAL Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, LA Funeral services for Elsie Dean Bell Terral, age 91, of Lake Providence, LA will be held at 11:00AM on Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at the First United Methodist Church in Lake Providence. Reverends Bill McLain and Bob Potter will officiate. Burial rites will be held at 3:30PM on Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery near Farmerville, LA. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Lake Providence. Mrs. Terral has been a pillar of strength for her family, for her church and for the community of Lake Providence for almost 70 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Forrest McCormick Terral, MD; son-in-law, James Benton Collier; grandson, Alex Ryan Terral; father, Michael LaCroix Bell; mother, Lucie Travis Phillips Bell and brother, William L. Bell. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Carole Terral of Lake Providence, LA; son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Susan Terral of Aspen, CO; daughter, Michael Ann Terral of Ashland, OR; daughter, Pamela Terral Collier of Birmingham, AL; daughter and son-in-law, Claudia and James H. "Jimmy" Woods of Monroe, LA; brother-in-law, Dr. William C. Terral of Slidell, LA; sister-in-law, Mignon Terral Pratt of Ruston, LA; 14 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Pallbearers are Forrest Terral, Forrest Collier, Brad Terral, Craig Collier, Jimmy Collier, Trey Woods, Thomas Woods and Terral Woods. Honorary Pallbearers are: Brooks Gulick and Matthew Terral. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 6, 2006 from 10:00AM until time of service at the First United Methodist Church. To sign online register www.coxfuneral.com

Jimmy Ray Albritton, 72
Jimmy Ray Albritton of Monroe, a retired IMC employee, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Odie C. Carr, 87
Odie C. Carr of Swartz, a Texas Gas Co. retiree, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until time of services today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Louise Cephus, 90
WATERPROOF — Louise Cephus, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Brenda S. Delaughter, 53
WISNER — Brenda S. Delaughter, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Holly Grove Cemetery.

W. Ray Edwards Sr., 71
W. Ray Edwards Sr. of West Monroe, a Graphic Packaging retiree, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until time of service today. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Ethel Garvin, 73
Ethel Garvin of Monroe died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Hardy L. 'H.L.' Hall Jr., 90
Hardy L. 'H.L.' Hall Jr. of Monroe, a retired salesman, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today. Rosary services are 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Louis Harvey, 93
RAYNE — Louis Harvey, formerly of Columbia, a retired Caldwell Parish School System employee, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Joe Henry Jr., 82
HOMER — Joe Henry Jr., a retired custodian, died Nov. 28. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Homer. Visitation is 10 a.m. until time of services Friday at the church. Burial will be in Willis Chapel Cemetery under the direction of King Funeral Home, Homer.

Virginia W. Lewis, 84
POINT — Virginia W. Lewis, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Providence Baptist Church, Point. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Acree Cemetery, Point.

James R. Loe, 58
DOWNSVILLE — James R. Loe died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Joe H. McNeese Jr., 80
CADEVILLE — Joe H. McNeese Jr., a retired U.S. Army staff sergeant, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Sondra Odenbaugh, 39
BASTROP — Sondra Marie Porter Odenbaugh, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Sissy Porter, 58
BASTROP — Sissy Porter, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Nettie L. Smith, 106
BASTROP — Nettie L. Smith, a retired domestic maid, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Second Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mary Ellen Thoms, 45
Mary Ellen Thoms of Calhoun, a homemaker and seamstress, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Fellowship Cemetery west of Columbia.

Mary Wineinger, 90
SHREVEPORT — Mary Caroline Nihart Wineinger, a homemaker formerly of West Monroe, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Daniels, Catherine Mae: 2 p.m. Saturday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Farley, Joe: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Wisner.
Harrison, Rosemae Marie: 9 a.m. today, Powell Street Cemetery, Monroe.
Hudson, Earnest: 2 p.m. today, Farmerville Recreation Center.
Mathews, Nancy C.: 1 p.m. Thursday, Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Matthews, Sammy M.: 10 a.m. Thursday, United Pentecostal Church, Newellton.
Morris, Ernest W.: 11 a.m. today, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner.
Murry, Desmond: 1 p.m. Thursday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe.
Terral, Elsie Dean: 11 a.m. today, First Methodist Church, Lake Providence

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

MR. JIMMY RAY ALBRITTON Kilpatrick Funeral Home Riser Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Jimmy Ray Albritton, 72, will be 1:00PM, Friday, December 8, 2006 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Butch Goodman. Interment will follow at Enterprise Cemetery in Farmerville, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mr. Albritton was born on March 12, 1934 in Holly Ridge, LA and passed away on December 5, 2006 in Monroe, LA. Mr. Albritton was retired from IMC/ Angus Chemical Company. He was also a member of Fairbanks Baptist Church. Survivors are his wife of 53 years, Minnie Gray Stewart Albritton; daughter, Sandy Pitre and husband Chad; sons, Donny Ray Albritton, Ronnie Albritton and wife Joan, Randy Albritton and wife April; 13 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Pallbearers will be Blane Clifton, Dale Dean, Harold Nubles, Wade Greene, Sr., Thomas Stuart, Buddy Hemphill, Larry McAdams, Greg Morrow, Chad Pitre, Keith Knight and David Nubles. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Stewart, Scott Stewart, D.J. Albritton, Jonathan Albritton, Ray Donald, and Jason Johnson. Visitation will be Thursday, December 7, 2006 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Special thanks to the St. Francis Specialty Hospital Staff and Avalon Nursing Home Staff for their care of Mr. Albritton. Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com Columbia, LA

LOUIS L. HARVEY Services for Louis L. Harvey, age 93 of Rayne, LA formerly of Columbia will be held at 10:00AM, Friday, December 8, 2006 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Cecil Gregory officiating. Chris Neusetzer will deliver the euology. Interment will follow in the Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson. Mr. Harvey was born on December 3, 1913 to the union of William Elmer and Leo Frances Loftin Harvey and died Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at the Rayne Nursing Center in Rayne. He was a retired custodian with the Caldwell Parish School System and a member of First Baptist Church in Columbia. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife: Naomi Mitchell Harvey. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law: Sue and Russel Benoit of Rayne, his grandchildren: Wayne Hopper of Monroe, Diane Hopper of Rayne, John Hopper and his wife: Kelli of Prairieville, his great-grandsons: Grayson Hopper and Stewart Hopper and his sister: Winnie Hudson of Monroe. Pallbearers will be Pete Lively, Jack Harvey, Bob Devine, Louis Walters, Johnny James and Dennis Brooks. Visitation will be Thursday from 2:00PM until 8:00PM and Friday from 8:00AM until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia, LA

GERALD JOSEPH "JERRY" BRAUD Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Services for Mr. Gerald Joseph "Jerry" Braud, 84, of Monroe, LA, will be at 10:00AM, Friday, December 8, 2006, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, with Msgr. Edmund Moore officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Braud was born January 18, 1922, in New Orleans, LA and died December 6, 2006, in Monroe, LA. He was a purchasing agent for Monroe Office Equipment and retired after 30 years of service. A veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict, he served in both the U.S. Army Air Corp and the U.S. Air Force. He was an official for the Louisiana High School Football Association for many years. He is survived by his wife, Ann R. Braud of Monroe, LA; children, Gerald R. Braud of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Beverly B. Williams of Hernando, MS, Amy E. Braud of Falls Church, VA; and Annette B. Foo of Long Beach, CA; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sisters, Margery Stubbs of Metairie, LA, Melba Collura of Metairie, LA, and Olivia Aucoin of Richland, MS. Visitation will be from 9:30AM until 10:00AM, Friday, December 8, 2006, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

ETHEL MAE GARVIN Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Services for Mrs. Ethel Mae Garvin, 73, of Monroe, LA, will be at 2:00PM, Thursday, December 7, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Alford Garvin and Rev. Ricky Baker officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Garvin was born September 11, 1933, in Lake Village, AR, and died December 5, 2006, in Monroe, LA. She retired from K Mart after 30 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Lee Garvin; parents, Claude and Mary Allumes; sister, Ollie Pieroni; and brother, John Fuller. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Becky Garvin of West Monroe, LA, Ronnie and Ann Garvin of Monroe, LA, and Randall and Cheryl Garvin of Monroe, LA; daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Bobby Parker of Hebert, LA; grandchildren, Ronnie Lee Garvin, Jr., Greg Garvin, Dawn Garvin, Todd Garvin, Lee Garvin, Christopher Moss, Jay Garvin, Ashley Claunch, and Alexis Parker; six great-grandchildren; and sisters, Betty Maddux, Claudine Lamb, and Margaret Banks. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Lee Garvin, Jr., Greg Garvin, Todd Garvin, Lee Garvin, Christopher Moss, and Jay Garvin. Visitation will be from 1:00PM until service time Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. The Garvin family extends special thanks to Dr. Keith Calhoun and the fourth floor staff at St. Francis North Hospital. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

VIRGINIA WALL LEWIS Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Funeral services for Virginia Wall Lewis, age 84 of Point, LA. will be held at 2:00PM on Thursday, December 7, 2006 at Providence Baptist Church in Point with interment following at Acree Cemetery in Point under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Reverends Jerry Brossett, Billy Carter and Johnny Sanders will officiate. Mrs. Lewis was born in Amory, MS. on September 22, 1922 and went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2006 after a brief illness. She was a homemaker after moving to Point in 1959, following her husband's Air Force career. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Lewis; a brother, Oscar Leroy Wall and her sister, Eugenia Wall. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Sylvia and Gene Abbey; daughter and son-in-law, Tamara and Ernie Bruce; son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Donna Lewis all of Point, LA.; one sister and brother-in-law, Dot and Joe Himes of New Baltimore, VA.; 5 grandchildren: Laura Abbey of Luling, LA.; Lance Bruce of Point, LA. and fiancée, Wende Joyner of Meridian, MS.; Megan Reeder and husband, Brandon of Point, LA.; Aaron Lewis and wife, Amber of Farmerville, LA.; Tara Lewis of Patterson, LA.; 2 step grandchildren: Derek and Lane Mims of Point, LA.; and 1 great grandchild: Abigail Reese Lewis. Pallbearers are Lance Bruce, Aaron Lewis, Brandon Reeder, Benny Wink, Barry Antley and Roger Antley. Visitation will be at the church Thursday from 1:00PM until time of service. Special thanks to Patient's Choice Hospice services, Wanda Barkley, Merle Harper, and Lynette Wade, C-FNP. Memorials can be made to Providence Baptist Church or to a charity of choice. Friends may send messages to the family at www.farrarfh.com.

JAMES R. "BUD" LOE Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral Services for James R. "Bud" Loe, 58, of Downsville, LA, will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, December 7, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Joe Brown. Interment will follow in Mt. Nebo Cemetery in Downsville, LA. Mr. Loe was born on April 2, 1948 and passed away on December 4, 2006 in Farmerville, LA. He is survived by his wife Melanie Loe; children, Shelby Loe, Damon Martin and wife Lisa, Lyndsey Martin and Fiance Danny Pool, Jamie Dees and husband Corey, Jeffery Loe, Jenny Loe; mother Estelle Loe; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Chap and Sue Lockhart; brother and sister-in-law Mike Lockhart and wife Clementine; brother Junior Loe, Quitman Loe, Wayne Loe and Travis Loe; sisters, Lucille Mason, Sue Floyd and Dorothy Loe, 10 grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Michael Lockhart, Danny Pool, Shelby Loe, Damon Martin, Corey Dees and George Thomas. Honorary pallbearers will be Byron Thomas and Peyton Dowell. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

JOSEPH "JOE" H. MCNEESE, JR. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Joe H. McNeese, Jr., 80, of Calhoun, LA will be 2:00PM, Friday, December 8, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Gerald Brinkley and Rev. Jack Phelps officiating. Interment to follow at Antioch Cemetery, Eros, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. McNeese was born November 7, 1926 in Monroe, LA and passed away December 5, 2006 in Homer, LA. Mr. McNeese is survived by his wife Gloria LaVerne McNeese; 2 sons, Joe H. McNeese III, and Michael E. McNeese and wife Nilda; 2 grandchildren, Joe R. McNeese and Susan E. Ursey; several nieces, nephews and extended family. Pallbearers will be Charles French, Jimmy Culpepper, Ellis Frost, Norman French, Hugh Ainsworth and Tom W. Golson. Visitation will be Thursday, December 7, 2006 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

James Banks, 57
BERNICE — James Banks, a laborer, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Family Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Warren Bonnett, 71
BASTROP — Warren Bonnett, a painter, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Apolistic Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial is in H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop.

Dennis Bryant, 95
Dennis Bryant of Monroe, a janitor, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Bernard DeGraffenreid, 42
COLUMBIA — Bernard Alfonso DeGraffenreid, a welder, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Minnie O. Dismuke, 82
Minnie O. Dismuke of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Ethel Mae Garvin, 73
Ethel Mae Garvin of Monroe, a retired K-Mart sales associate, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until time of service today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Elnora 'Granny' Green, 87
FARMERVILLE — Elnora "Granny" Green, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Family Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Dorothy Heard, 63
BASTROP — Dorothy Heard, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at St. Luke Baptist Church, Bonita. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Sunday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial is in the church cemetery.

Ethelene Jacobs, 77
Ethelene Jacobs of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are noon Saturday at St. Joseph Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Wilhelmina Rominique, 68
TALLULAH — Wilhelmina Rominique died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Henrietta Ross, 62
RAYVILLE — Henrietta Ross, a meter reader, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Margie E. Giles Sims, 86
BASTROP — Margie Eulalia Giles Sims, a retired Louisiana Department of Welfare social worker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Willie Ray Sims, 64
BASTROP — Willie Ray Sims, a mechanic, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at New Life Church of God, Bastrop. Visitation is all day today and until time of services Friday at the church. Burial will be in Bartholomew Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Joe Stewart, 76
MER ROUGE — Joe Stewart, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are noon Friday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Mer Rouge. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. today Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial is in Alford Cemetery, Mer Rouge.

Nola R. Swanson, 74
YOUNGSVILLE — Nola R. Swanson, formerly of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Daniels, Catherine Mae: 2 p.m. Saturday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Delaughter, Brenda S.: 2 p.m. today, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner.
Hall, Hardy L. 'H.L.' Jr.: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Henry, Joe Jr.: 11 a.m. Friday, First Baptist Church, Homer.
Lewis, Virginia W.: 2 p.m. today, Providence Baptist Church, Point.
Mathews, Nancy C.: 1 p.m. today, Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Matthews, Sammy M.: 10 a.m. today, The United Pentecostal Church, Newellton.
Murry, Desmond: 1 p.m. today, Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe.
Odenbaugh, Sondra Marie Porter: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Porter, Sissy: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Smith, Nettie L.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Second Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop

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

MRS. VERA LEE TINGLE BULLOCH Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA Service for Mrs. Vera Lee Tingle Bulloch, 85, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00AM Saturday, December 9, 2006, at Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Paul Sabin officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Mrs. Bulloch passed away on December 6, 2006, at Christus St. Joseph's Nursing Home. Mrs. Bulloch was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church, where she was very active. She was the head cook of the gumbo dinners at Memorial United Methodist Church for numerous years and was better known as the "Gumbo Lady." Mrs. Bulloch was a retired Registered Nurse and was commissioned in the U.S. Army Nursing Corp in 1944 and was a veteran of WWII. She was an active member of the United Methodist Women's Club, the North Monroe Lakeshore Lioness Club, the Council on Aging, and numerous other organizations. Mrs. Bulloch was also a Champion Walker in the Senior Olympics in the Monroe District. Survivors include her sister, Evelyn Tingle Tarver of West Monroe, LA; brother, T.H. Tingle and wife Agnes of Grayson, LA; son, Milton Bulloch and wife Julie of Dallas, TX; daughter, Carolyn Howard and husband Raymond of Monroe, LA; three grandchildren, Charlene Mendosa and husband Roger of Austin, TX; James Howard and wife Cindy of Dallas, TX; and Mike Howard of Hebert, LA; three great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Faye Bulloch of Monroe, LA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Walter Pierron, Jimmy Hickey Sr., Jimmy Hickey Jr., Charles Tarver, Greg Tingle, Randy Tingle, and Charles Bulloch. Visitation will be from 4:00PM until 7:00PM Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorials be made to Memorial United Methodist Church or to the charity of your choice. Special Thanks to St. Joseph's Nursing Home staff, Hospice Care of Louisiana, Dr. Barnes, and Dr. Hammett and the staff at Cornerstone Hospital. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

EMMA LEE WARD CARNEY Welsh Funeral Home Baton Rouge, LA Emma Lee Ward Carney has gone to be with her lord and family. A resident of Baton Rouge for the past 10 years. She died Wednesday December 6, 2006. She was born in Monroe, LA, on September 3, 1923. She and her husband owned a grocery store in Winnsboro, LA for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband James "Casey" Carney and her parents John and Ollie Ward and a sister Louise Mitchell. She was a charter member of Temple Baptist Church. in Winnsboro, and a member of the Eastern Star. She is survived by her five children Joni Sue Collins, James Carney Jr., Phyllis Glynn, and Janis Mosley, all of Baton Rouge, and Steve Carney, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, eight grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren, There will be a graveside service at 2:00PM Saturday December 9, 2006, at New Winnsboro Cemetery in Winnsboro, LA. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to Temple Baptist Church, in Winnsboro, LA. Welsh Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

IN MEMORY OF EDWARD B. (BEN) MANY Sept. 21, 1941 - Dec. 8, 2005 Its been a year since you left us and we miss your kind heart very much. You are the Best! Your Brothers, Charles and Paul, Aunt Grace and Your Entire Family.

SALLY DINGLER SCHMITT Southern Funeral Homes Winnfield, LA Funeral services for Sally Dingler Schmitt, age 57, will be held at 10:00AM, Saturday, December 9, 2006 at the Southern Funeral Home in Winnfield, LA. with Reverend Perry Lassiter officiating. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening beginning at 5:00PM until 8:00PM. Our dearest Sally, born on February 11, 1949 in Massapequa, New York went to be with our Lord Wednesday, December 6, 2006 while visting her family in West Monroe, LA. She bravely fought a long battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her mother Jacqueline Butler, Step-father Edward Robert Dingler and brother Bill Dingler. She is survived by her husband David Schmitt, Reno, Nevada; daughter Lisa Kouns and son Robert Pickard both of West Monroe, LA; five grandchildren, James McCarty of West Monroe, LA., Mistie Williamson of Ruston, LA., Ashlee Allbritton of West Monroe, LA., Chelsea Pickard of West monroe, LA and Crista McKee of West Monroe, LA.; three great-grandchildren, Jacob, Justin and DJ McCarty; two brothers, John Dingler of Winnfield, LA and Bobby Dingler of Sikes, LA;l and four sisters, Martha Dingler of West Monroe, LA., Jackie Henderson of Winnfield, LA., april Powell of Montgomery, LA. and Jeanette Dudgeon of West Monroe, LA. Sally lived with her husband in Reno, Nevada jwhere they were members of South Reno Baptist Church. She loved reading, gardening, rock hunting, and taking long walks in the desert, but her greatest love by far was for her family. Sally worked for Riverwood international in West Monroe, LA, and then transferred to Atlanta, GA when their corporate offices moved in 1993. There, she met David in 1994 and thet were married in 2002. She retired from Riverwood International in 2004 after 32 years. In 2004,Sally and her husband relocated to Reno, Nevada. Earlier this year, Sally was able to go on a 10-day, medical mission trip to Cambodia with other members of South Reno Baptist Church. She spent many hours reading stories from the Bible and telling the young children of cambodia about our Lord God and His Son. Jesus (most heard these names for the first time). Pallbearers will be her nephews. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

NOLA SWANSON West Monroe, LA Nola Swanson has went to heaven to be with her husband Loyd. She has been a great mother to her son Chuck and grandson David. She accepted me as a son after my mother passed away. We love you and will miss you. Danny L. Rushing

MRS. MARY CAROLINE NIHART WINEINGER Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Mary Caroline Nihart Wineinger, a beloved widow of a United Methodist Minister, died peacefully on December 4, 2006 at Grace Home in Shreveport, LA. She was born January 10, 1916, in Minneapolis, KS, the eldest of six children. She grew up in Lake Arthur, NM. A star student, she excelled in all subjects. After graduating as valedictorian, she attended McMurray College in Texas, where she not only met the love of her life, Donald Eugene Wineinger, but also graduated with the highest grade point average of her class. She married Donald instead of attending medical school where she had been accepted. They were married in New Orleans, LA and then moved to Port Sulphur, LA, where she served as a minister's wife, and later to Delhi, LA and West Monroe, LA. Active in Church Women United and the Women's Society of Christian Service, both statewide, she also served the church in missions, and many other functions and was a Girl Scout leader. Mary inspired her two daughters to love literature, reading, writing, gardening, sewing and humanitarian pursuits. She will be greatly missed by her surviving siblings: John Nihart of Longview, TX; Dot Chandler of St. George, UT; Ruth Moran of Roswell, NM: her daughters, Bonnie Ann Mason of Topsham, ME and Jean Streetman-Horn and her husband Omer of Raton, NM: her granddaughter, Michelle Mason of Newburyport, MA as well as nieces and nephews. Her many friends remember her fondly for her caring ways and her organizational and leadership skills. Pallbearers will be Richard Morrow, Don Adams, Dr. Larry Blackmon, Dave Norris, Malcom Bass and Bruce Seeber. Honorary Pallbearers will be Major J.C. Campbell, Harold LaGrone, Buddy Griggs, Ray Hebert, Ray Thomason, Charles McGowan, Charles Gorman and Sam Boyd. Visitation will be held at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe on Friday December 8, 2006 from 4:00PM until 7:00 PM. A Celebration Memorial Service will be held at the McGuire United Methodist Church in West Monroe on Saturday December 9, 2006 at 2:00PM with Reverends Michi Head, Doris Shepherd, Judy Bazer and Chaplain Mickey Cowan officiants. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Stroke Association at the following Internet sites: www.strokeassociation.org or www.bafound.org or the American Parkinson's Disease Association at www.parkinson.org or www.apdaparkinson.org Online registry/condolences www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com     

The following obituaries were provided by Leona Paulk Hatten . We thank her for typing them and sending them to us.

Jimmy Ray Albritton, 72
Jimmy Ray Albritton of Monroe, a retired IMC/Angus Chemical employee, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Enterprise Cemetery,
Farmerville.

James Banks, 57
BERNICE — James Banks, a laborer, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at New Hopewell Baptist Church, Bernice. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Sunday at Tennant Family Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery, Bernice.

Donald Bradford, 31
Donald Bradford of Monroe, a plant worker, died Monday. Services are
11 a.m. Saturday at Liberty Christian Center, Monroe. Burial will be
in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe under the direction of Funerals
by McFarland, Monroe.

Gerald Joseph Braud, 84
Gerald Joseph "Jerry" Braud of Monroe, a retired Monroe Office
Equipment purchasing agent, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m.
today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Visitation is 9
a.m. until time of services today at the mausoleum. Burial will be
in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of
Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Dennis Bryant, 95
Dennis Bryant of Monroe, a janitor, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Triumph Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 4-7
p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial is in Hope Estate Cemetery, Wisner.

Bessie Cannon, 73
TALLULAH — Bessie Cannon, a retired schoolteacher, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by
McFarland, Monroe.

Louise Cephus, 90
WATERPROOF — Louise Cephus, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Oakwood Baptist Church, Waterproof. Visitation
is 5-7 p.m. today at Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Ferriday Cemetery, Ferriday.

Bernard DeGraffenreid, 64
COLUMBIA — Bernard "Bubba" Alfonso DeGraffenreid, a welder, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Hester Central State
Funeral Home, Monroe.

Minnie Dismuke, 83
Minnie Dismuke of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6
today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood
           

Elnora 'Granny' Green, 87
FARMERVILLE — Elnora 'Granny' Green, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at County Line Baptist Church, Spearsville. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. today at Tennant Family Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in County Line Cemetery, Spearsville.

Harold Hankins, 65
JONESBORO — Harold Hankins, an auto manufacturing supervisor, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4:30-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Joseph Ervin Harris, 63
MONTEREY — Joseph Ervin Harris, a commercial fisherman, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Monterey First Baptist Church, Monterey. Visitation is 10 a.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Monterey Church Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Estes Buck Harvey, 80
BASTROP — Estes Buck Harvey, a mechanic, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Loch Arbor Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 8 a.m. today until time of service at the church. Burial will bein the church cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Louis L. Harvey, 93
RAYNE — Louis L. Harvey formerly of Columbia, a retired Caldwell Parish School System employee, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 8 a.m. until time of services today at the funeral home. Burial is in Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

Clara Mae Luffey, 84
Clara Mae Luffey of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

John McCain, 33
RUSTON — John McCain, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Arcadia. Burial is in Campground Cemetery, Bienville.

Joseph McNeese Jr., 80
CADEVILLE — Joseph ‘Joe’ H. McNeese Jr., a retired U.S. Army staff sergeant, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Eros.

Terrance Moses, 29
HOUSTON — Terrance Moses formerly of Newellton, a communication analyst, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Magnolia Baptist Church, Newellton. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Newellton, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Cormel Erciel Newsom, 80
SICILY ISLAND — Cormel Erciel Newsom died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Visitation is 5 to 9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in New Pine Hill Cemetery, Sicily Island under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Nola R. Swanson, 74
YOUNGSVILLE — Nola R. Swanson formerly of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Bevley Franklin Taylor, 88
WINNFIELD — Bevley Franklin Taylor, a foreman, died Wednesday. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Winnfield, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

 Catherine W. Thomas, 73
JONES – Catherine W. Thomas died Monday.  Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, Bonita.  Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. today at Mound Chapel Church, Jones.  Burial is in Mound Chapel Cemetery, Jones, under the direction of Montgomery Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Christopher Thrasher, 27
PFC. Christopher Michael Thrasher of Monroe, a serviceman in the Army National Guard, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe.

Dehonna K. Walker, 20
Dehonna Kentiasha Walker of Monroe, a cook, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Vincent L. Williams, 51
SHREVEPORT — Vincent Lamar Williams, a city of Shreveport maintenance employee, died Nov. 30. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 6 to 7 p.m. today at Winnfield Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burial will be in Richwood

Previously acknowledged
Bonnett, Warren: 11 a.m. Tuesday, First Apolistic Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Daniels, Catherine Mae: 2 p.m. Saturday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove
Heard, Dorothy: 1 p.m. Monday, St. Luke Baptist Church, Benita.
Henry, Joe Jr.: 11 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Homer.
Jacobs, Ethelene: Noon Saturday, St. Joseph Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Sims, Margie E. Giles: 10 a.m. today, Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.                                               
Sims, Willie Ray: 2 p.m. today, New Life Church of God, Bastrop.
Smith, Nettie L.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Second Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Stewart, Joe: Noon today, Macedonia Baptist Church, Mer Rouge.

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

NOVELLA A. BRADDOCK Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Novella Auttonberry Braddock, age 94 of Grayson will be held at 2:00PM, Sunday, December 10, 2006 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. James Carson officiating. Interment will follow in the Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson. Mrs. Braddock was born in Clarks on October 1, 1912 to the union of Gilbert and Ida Waggoner Auttonberry and died Friday, December 8, 2006 at the Charlyne Nursing Center in Winnsboro. She was a retired florist having worked for over 50 years for Parker Flower Shop and McMullen Flower Shop in Monroe. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Monroe. She was also a member of the Grayson Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband: H.L."Jack" Braddock, her sister: Ozella A.Harris and her brothers: O.A. Auttonberry and Buddy Auttonberry. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband: H.L."Jack" Braddock, her sister: Ozella A.Harris and her brothers: O.A. Auttonberry and Buddy Auttonberry. Survivors include sister: Nobie A. Davis of Winnsboro, five nephews and two nieces. Pallbearers will be Donnie Harris, Alton Davis, Glynn Davis, Ralph Davis, Cody Davis and Marty Cox. Visitation will be Saturday from 3:00PM until 6:00PM. and Sunday from 9:00AM until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia, LA 71418.

THOMAS DEVOUGHAN (SONNY) DAY, SR. Better known as (COWBOY) Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Thomas Devoughan (Sonny) Day, Sr., better known as COWBOY, 69, of Monroe, will be at 2:00PM Sunday, December 10, 2006, at Swartz First Assembly of God Church with Rev. Gerald Lewis, Rev. Bill Lewis, and Rev John Colbaugh officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Day was born June 20, 1937 in Monroe, LA and passed away Thursday, December 7, 2006, at St. Francis Medical Center after a brief illness. Sonny graduated from Ouachita Parish High School and lettered in baseball, basketball, track and football. He loved to play golf and hunt. He worked 40 years as a local contractor, currently semi-retired. He was also an alumuni of ULM. He played pro football with Houston Oilers. Sonny Day was a lifetime member of the LQHBA (Louisiana Quarter Horse Breeders Assoc.). He served on the Board of Directors for three years as president. He was a lifetime member of the AQHA (American Quarter Horse Assoc.) and served on the Racing Committee. He was a member of Swartz First Assembly of God Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, T. O. and Ethel Day; and sister, Helen Antley. Mr. Day is survived by his wife, Attie Kay Day; sons, Richard Duane Day and wife Judy, Thomas Devoughan Day, Jr., Tony Walker and wife Vanessa, Brad Walker and wife Donna, and Kendall Walker and wife Leigh Anne; daughter, Debra Matteen Hardin; grandchildren, Christina Halsell, Candice Halsell Perkins, Jessica Hardin, Austin, Gavin, and Logan Walker, Zack, Bailey, and Ryan Walker; Karlee Walker; three great grand children; beloved brother and friend, Burl Humphries; and nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Burl Humphries, Russell Day, Bobby Manes, Patrick Anderson, Sr., Ed Hakim, and Johnny Maroney. Honorary pallbearers will be Cliff Humphries, Durwood Waldrop, and Roger McClanahan, Sr. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MRS. CLARA MAE LOGAN LUFFEY Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Mae Logan Luffey, 84, of Monroe, will be at 2:00PM Saturday, December 9, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Marcelle Crow officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Luffey was born May 25, 1922 in Mer Rouge, LA and passed away Thursday, December 7, 2006 at her residence. She was a charter member of Reveille United Methodist Church. Mrs. Luffey is preceded in death by her husband, Mike Luffey, mother, Myrtle Daniel Logan, father, W.M. Logan, and son-in-law, Robert F. Rhone, Jr. Mrs. Luffey is survived by her son, William Michael Luffey and wife Sharon Swift Luffey of Olive Branch, MS; daughter, Frances Luffey Rhone of Monroe, LA; granddaughter, Rebekah Luffey; and grandson, Michael Luffey, Jr. Visitation will be Saturday from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to River Cities Humane Society for Cats, or Grace's Home for abused animals. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

HARRY E. MOCK Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Funeral services for Harry E. Mock, 94, of Baskin will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, December 10, 2006 in Baskin Baptist Church with Rev. Marion Spence officiating. interment will follow in Providence Memorial Cemetery in Winnsboro under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00PM-9:00PM at the funeral home. He was born to Richard and Alice Fife Mock on August 16, 1912 in Baskin and passed from this life on December 7, 2006 at his residence in Baskin. Mr. Mock was a member of Baskin Baptist Church and a lifelong Franklin Parish farmer. He was a long time member of Franklin Parish Farm Bureau, the Farmer's Home Administration Committee, and a County Committee member of the Franklin Parish ASCS office. In addition to his local agriculture affiliation, Mr. Mock served as an instructor for veterans of WWII and the Korean Conflict in an agriculture training program. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Charlie Aline Mock; son Charles Mock, and an infant grandson Lane Mock. He is survived by three children: Mary Hedrick of Baskin, Harry E. Mock, Jr. and wife Nona, of Winnsboro and Barbara Gusky and husband Mike of New Roads; daughter-in-law Cheryl Mock; sister Edith Stephenson of Bastrop; 15 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and numerous other relative and friends. Pallbearers will be Bryan Hedrick, Joey Hedrick, Tommy Hedrick, Barkley Knight, Billy Mock and Shane Mock. Planned memorial may be made to Baskin Baptist Church Building Fund. To sign the guestbook online or view video tribute visit www.gillfirstnational.com

THOMAS L. PETERS Samart Funeral Home Raceland, LA Service for Thomas L. Peters, 54 of Raceland, LA formerly of Monroe will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, December 9, 2006 at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland, LA under the direction of Samart Funeral Home. Tommy passed away December 6, 2006 at his residence after a lengthy illness. Tommy had a great love for sports and was a huge LSU and Saints fan. He will be well remembered by many friends and family. Tommy was preceded in death by his father Cecil Peters. Survivors include his wife Theresa Peters of Raceland, LA; daughter Sara Scurlock and husband Trevor of Gray, LA; stepson Scott Hartman; mother Lillian Peters Avery of Monroe, LA; brother Ken Peters and wife Gayle; sisters Carole Becton and husband Bill, Sandi Russell and husband Rob all of Monroe, LA, Sherri Traylor and husband Nathan; Debbie Wills and husband Don of West Monroe and numerous nieces and nephews.

SALLY DINGLER SCHMITT Southern Funeral Homes Winnfield, LA Funeral services for Sally Dingler Schmitt, age 57, will be held at 10:00AM, Saturday, December 9, 2006 at the Southern Funeral Home in Winnfield, LA. with Reverend Perry Lassiter officiating. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening beginning at 5:00PM until 8:00PM. Our dearest Sally, born on February 11, 1949 in Massapequa, New York went to be with our Lord Wednesday, December 6, 2006 while visiting her family in West Monroe, LA. She bravely fought a long battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her mother Jacqueline Butler, Step-father Clayton Butler; father, Edward Robert Dingler and brother Bill Dingler. She is survived by her husband David Schmitt, Reno, Nevada; daughter Lisa Kouns and son Robert Pickard both of West Monroe, LA; five grandchildren, James McCarty of West Monroe, LA., Mistie Williamson of Ruston, LA., Ashlee Allbritton of West Monroe, LA., Chelsea Pickard of West Monroe, LA and Crista McKee of West Monroe, LA.; three great-grandchildren, Jacob, Justin and DJ McCarty; two brothers, John Dingler of Winnfield, LA and Bobby Dingler of Sikes, LA; and four sisters, Martha Dingler of West Monroe, LA., Jackie Henderson of Winnfield, LA., April Powell of Montgomery, LA. and Jeanette Dudgeon of West Monroe, LA. Sally lived with her husband in Reno, Nevada where they were members of South Reno Baptist Church. She loved reading, gardening, rock hunting, and taking long walks in the desert, but her greatest love by far was for her family. Sally worked for Riverwood International in West Monroe, LA, and then transferred to Atlanta, GA when their corporate offices moved in 1993. There, she met David in 1994 and they were married in 2002. She retired from Riverwood International in 2004 after 32 years. In 2004,Sally and her husband relocated to Reno, Nevada. Earlier this year, Sally was able to go on a 10-day, medical mission trip to Cambodia with other members of South Reno Baptist Church. She spent many hours reading stories from the Bible and telling the young children of Cambodia about our Lord God and His Son. Jesus (most heard these names for the first time). Pallbearers will be her nephews.

PFC CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL THRASHER Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for PFC Christopher M. Thrasher, 27, will be 2:00PM, Sunday, December 10, 2006 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Officiating will be Pastor Shane Creech. Interment will follow with full Military Honors at Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Christopher Michael Thrasher was born on July 24, 1979 and passed away on December 6, 2006. Chris was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Mary Margaret and Richard Lawler, Sr. and his paternal grandfather, Robert D. Thrasher. Survivors are his parents, Sandra Lawler and Keith Payne (Daddy) of Monroe, LA; father, Stephen Thrasher of West Monroe, LA; son, Christopher Brent Thrasher and daughter, Allison Paige Thrasher both of Eros, LA; brothers, Brandon Thrasher and wife India, and Keith L. Payne and wife Julie both of West Monroe, LA; sister, Crystal Read and husband Bob of West Monroe, LA; maternal grandmother, Dixie Thrasher; special friends, Mary Doughtie and husband George, Lisa Payne, Shirley Tharp, Dr. Barry Ricks and his wife Dr. Beth Jones Ricks and Sandy's "family" at Pediatric Associates and very special friend, Catherine Berry, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Chris was a devoted father to his two beloved children. He was also a member of the Assembly of God Church in West Monroe. Chris was a talented musician and his instrument of choice was the guitar. During active duty in the Army National Guard, Chris was one of the first responders of Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita. Chris was a beloved son, brother and father who will be deeply missed by all that knew him. Pallbearers will be John Eric Miletello, Steven Nivens, Jacob Brady, Richard Wynn, Todd Atchinson and Aaron Griffis. Honorary pallbearers will be the Doctors of Pediatric Associates, Dr. Russell Bulloch and members of the Army National Guard of the 1022nd. Visitation will be 5:00PM until 8:00PM, Saturday, December 9, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

VELMA MAE MCGREW WAGGONER Southern Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA Mrs. Velma Mae McGrew Waggoner, age 90 of Eros, died Thursday, December 7, 2006 at Glenwood Regional Hospital following a lengthy illness. Visitation will be held Saturday, December 9, 2006 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, near Eros, from 4:00PM until time of service Sunday. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Decemb