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

AMELA ADAIR PRESTRIDGE
Earthman Bellaire Funeral Home - Bellaire, TX.
Pamela Adair Prestridge died suddenly on January 29, 2005 in Houston Texas.
A celebration of her life will be held at Earthman Funeral Home at 2:00 PM, on February 1, 2005.
Pamela was a native of Delhi, Louisiana. She attended Louisi ana Tech University where she received a Bachelors Degree in Education, and Louisiana State University with a Masters De gree in Counseling.
She later attended Louisiana State University Law Center where she was a member of the Law Review, and was awarded a Jurist Doctor Degree. Pamela was member of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity and was admitted to the Louisi ana and Texas Bar. She was currently in private practice as a Mediator and served as a coor dinator of Continuing Legal Education for the University of Houston School of Law. Pamela was also active with the Houston Bar Association and especially loved performing with her friends and fellow at torneys in the Bar Associations annual "Night Court" fund raiser.
Pamela was a member of Eckankar, a religion of the Light and Sound of God. In Eckankar she served as a cleric, teacher, lecturer and member of the Houston Eckankar Board. Through the Eck and in every one she touched she was a bright light and an inspiration. Pamela was full of life and brought joy and happiness to family, friends and even strang ers. She loved life to the fullest, was charismatic, positive, car ing and everyone she met was attracted to her. She believed in the Golden Rule and practiced it daily in all that she did.
She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents; her father Gerald W. Prestridge, her stepfather L. Baugh Martin, and her nephew Tyson Thomas Talley.
She is survived by her mother Peggy A. Martin, sisters: Phoebe P. Rice and her hus band James, Peggy P. Talley and her husband Thomas, and her special friend John A. Wilson. And a number of loving nieces and nephews Phoebe Adair, Owen, Liza, Alexandra and Trezevant.

MR. CLARENCE "C.L." FISHER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Clarence Fisher, 84, of West Monroe, LA., will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 2, 2005 at Pentecostals of The Twin Cities Church. Officiating will be Rev. Mark Foster. Interment will be at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Fisher was born January 10, 1921 and passed away Jan uary 30, 2005.
Mr. Fisher was a member of Pentecostals of The Twin Cities. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Lynn Fisher Thompson.
Survivors are his wife of 60 years: Lottie Fisher Thompson of West Monroe; four grandchildren: Wendy Wisenor Campbell of Lake Charles; Stacey Franklin Wisenor of New York; Monica Russell O'Neal of West Monroe; Marcus Mitchell Rus sell of West Monroe; eight great grandchildren; brother: Lehman Fisher of Monroe; Several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Dayne Scott Campbell, Marcus Russell, Steve Fisher, Buddy Fisher, Gary Fisher and Johnny Scaccia.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Mon roe, LA.

MRS. MINNIE LEE KARLOWITZ
Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA.
Private graveside service for Mrs. Minnie Lee Karlowitz, 86, of Monroe, LA, will be held Wednesday, February 2, 2005, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funereal Home, Monroe.
Mrs. Karlowitz was born May 21, 1918 in Lake Charles, LA and passed away January 30, 2005 in West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Karlowitz was a member of the Christian Science Faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Karlowitz, Jr.
Mrs. Karlowitz is survived by her son: Paul Karlowitz III and wife Phyllis of Monroe; a grandson: Lee Paul Karlowitz and wife Shiho of Baltimore, MD; four greatgrandchildren; a brother: Arthur McWilliams and wife Audrey of Winnsboro, LA; numerous nieces and nephews.
Public visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA.

MR. NACY ALEX SHAW JR.
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA.
Funeral Services for Mr. Nacy Alex Shaw Jr, 84, of Monroe, LA. will be held 2:00 PM Tues day, February 1, 2005, at High land Park Baptist Church in Monroe, with Rev. Michael McLaurin officiating. Interment will in Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.
Mr. Shaw was born September 26, 1920, in Ruston and died January 30, 2005, in Monroe, LA.
Mr. Shaw served in U.S. Coast Guard during World War II in North Africa, and in the Nor mandy Invasion. He retired from Kraft Food Company with over 27 years of service. Mr. Shaw was a member of Highland Park Baptist Church in Monroe.
He was preceded in death by his wife Geraldine Shaw, son Robert Archie Shaw and brother Archie Shaw, parents, Lena and N. A. Shaw, Sr.
Survivors include two children; Nancy Baker and husband Butch, Danny Shaw and wife Susan; five grandchildren, Alexa Labro, James Shaw, Jesse Shaw, Robert Andrew Shaw and Alex Shaw; two great grandchildren, Tabitha Labro and Cody Labro; three sisters, Hazel Kendrick and husband Carl B., Sybil Covington and husband Aubrey and Hellon Hodge; two brothers James E. Shaw and wife Sue and John R. Shaw and wife Gene.
Pallbearers will be Butch Baker, Cody Labro, James Shaw, Jesse Shaw, Robert Shaw and Alex Shaw.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until service time Tues day at Highland Park Baptist Church.

Polly Breed, 85
Polly Breed of West Monroe, a retired homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. today at First Presbyterian Church of Monroe. Burial is in Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston. Visitation is from noon until time of service at the church.

Maurice Edward Conlin, 84
Maurice Edward Conlin of Monroe, a retired Manville employee, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

Johnny Leon Douglas, 76
Johnny Leon Douglas of West Monroe, a retired boilermaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial is in McGee-Mount Rose Cemetery in Grayson. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time.

Kenneth Paul Esters, 46
KELLY — Kenneth Paul Esters, a logger and mechanic, died Friday. Graveside service is at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Chickasaw Cemetery east of Olla. Riser Funeral Home of Columbia is in charge of arrangements.

Clarence Fisher, 84
Clarence Fisher of West Monroe, a retired office machine technician, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Rosie L. Harrison, 51
TALLULAH — Rosie L. Harrison died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home of Tallulah.

Jamarion Jackson, infant
Jamarion Jackson, the infant son of Shalonda Jackson of Monroe, died Saturday. Graveside service is at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Richwood Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland of Monroe.

Clyde Jay, 76
DELHI — Clyde Jay, a retired teacher, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Waverly Baptist Church, Waverly. Burial is in Liberty Church Cemetery, Newton County, Miss., under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Waverly Baptist Church.

Mildred Jones, 90
ROWLETTE, Texas — Mildred Jones, formerly of Urania, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church of Urania. Burial will follow in the Pine Hills Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Olla. Visitation is until time at the church.

Minnie Lee Karlowitz, 86
Minnie Lee Karlowitz of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Private graveside services are scheduled for Wednesday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe.

Lola Mills, 91
Lola Mills of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Saturday at Riverside Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Downsville under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Beatrice Murray Smith, 75
Beatrice Murray Smith of Sterlington, a retired childcare worker, died Sunday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Sterlington Assembly of God Church. Burial is in Monroe Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until time of service at the church.

Becky Lynn Tatum, 45
COLUMBIA — Dr. Becky Lynn Tatum, a Grambling State University professor died Wednesday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Friday at Brownville Baptist Church, Columbia. Burial is at St. Paul's Baptist Church Cemetery, Columbia, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Latousha Tillman, 26
Latousha Tillman of Monroe, a restaurant manager, died Monday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Thursday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church. Burial is in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Funerals by McFarland of Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Huey Traylor, 66
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Huey Traylor, a custodian, died Thursday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul's Baptist Church of Marion. Burial is in the church cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland of Monroe. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Charles Patrick Tribble, 59
Charles Patrick Tribble of Monroe, a Coca-Cola employee, died Saturday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial is in Monroe City Cemetery, Powell Street Extension. Visitation is 1-7 p. m. Friday at the funeral home.

Christine Taylor Wade, 87
FARMERVILLE — Christine Taylor Wade, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a. m. today at Culbertson Baptist Church. Burial is in the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Jones, Mildred: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Urania.
Mulhern, Jean Ford: 11 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Rayville.
Ramsey, Aaron "Jake:" 2 p.m. today, Liberty Baptist Church, Spearsville.
Russell, Agnes Smith: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, Ruston.
Shaw, Nacy Alex Jr: 2 p.m. today, Highland Park Baptist Church, Monroe

February 2, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MRS. POLLY NENNEY BREED
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Polly Nenney Breed will be at 1:00 PM Wednesday, February 2, 2005 at First Presbyterian Church in Monroe, LA. Rev. Allison F. Moody will officiate, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral HomeWest Monroe.
Mrs. Breed was preceded in death by her husband, Larkin Booles Breed, Jr. and her par ents, Chester Arthur Nenney and Emma Owen Nenney. She is survived by her sons: Larkin Booles Breed, III of Pleasant Hill, CA, Owen Buie Breed and wife Lynn of Bright on, MI, Michael Arthur Breed and wife Ellen of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Matthew Breed and wife Jennifer, Mi chelle Breed Hulst and husband Chris, Andrew Breed , Rebecca Breed Cunningham and hus band John; great granddaugh ter, Mia Grace Cunningham; brother, Chester Arthur Nenney and wife Willene of Houston, TX. and niece Susan Nenney Parks and husband Louis of Wimberly, TX.
Mrs. Breed was born May 18,1919, in Monroe,LA. She re ceived degrees from Northeast Center of Louisiana State Uni versity and Louisiana Tech Uni versity. She was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority.
Mrs. Breed was a longtime, active member of First Presby terian Church where at various times, she served as a Deacon and as an Elder. Polly's spirit had a positive impact on her family, church family, and friends.
Pallbearers will be Louis Parks, Bill Apel, Bill Caverlee, Wayne Smith, Skip Bell, and Jim Huggins.
Honorary Pallbearers will be the members of Session of First Presbyterian Church.
Visitation will be in the Fellow ship Room at First Presbyterian Church from 12:00 Noon until 1:00 PM on Wednesday, Feb ruary 2, 2005. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to; First Presby terian Church of Monroe, 1201 Stubbs Avenue, Monroe, LA. 71201, The International Red Cross, or Heifer International, http://www.heifer.org

MR. CLARENCE "C.L." FISHER
West Monroe, LA - Kilpatrick Funeral Home
Funeral services for Mr. Clarence Fisher, 84, of West Monroe, LA, will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 2, 2005 at Pentecostals of The Twin Cit ies Church. Officiating will be Rev. Mark Foster. Interment will be at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Fu neral Home, West Monroe, LA. Mr. Fisher was born January 10, 1921 and passed away Jan uary 30, 2005. Mr. Fisher was a member of Pentecostals of The Twin Cities. Following government retire ment "C.L." was an independ ent carrier for The Newsstar. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Lynn Fisher Thompson.
Survivors are his wife of 60 years: Lottie West Fisher of West Monroe; four grandchil dren: Wendy Wisenor Campbell of Lake Charles; Stacey Franklin Wisenor of New York; Monica Russell O'Neal of West Monroe; Marcus Mitchell Russell of West Monroe; eight great grandchil dren; brother: Lehman Fisher of Monroe; Several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Dayne Scott Campbell, Marcus Russell, Steve Fisher, Buddy Fisher, Gary Fisher and Johnny Scaccia.
Visitation will be 1:00 PM Wednesday until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

MAURICE EDWARD CONLIN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Services for Mr. Maurice Edward Conlin, 84, of Monroe, will be 11:00 AM, Friday, Febru ary 4, 2005, at Parkview Baptist Church, with Rev. Terry Barnes and Dr. Whit Holmes officiating. Burial will be in Zion Baptist Church Cemetery under the di rection of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Mon roe.
Mr. Conlin died Monday, Janu ary 31, 2005, at Northeast Loui siana War Veterans Home.
He was a retired tax account ant for Olin Matheson and Pres ident of the Tax Executives In stitute for two years. He was born in Moultrie County, IL, on July 7, 1920 and lived in Deca tur, IL until he joined the U.S. Navy during WWII.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Janet Elizabeth Conlin Robin of Baton Rouge.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Margaret Louise Wood Conlin; daughters, Mary Conlin O'Hara and Christine Conlin Wright; grandchildren, Kathleen O'Hara Sides, Erin O'Hara Birchall, Jennifer Ann O'Hara, Lee Robin Heath, Elizabeth Blackwell Carroll, Laura Blackwell Bain, Richard Conlin Robin, and Christina Louise Wright; great grandchildren, Cecelia Palermo, Joseph Birchall, Maggie Sides, Emily Heath, Sarah Heath, Lauren Heath, Catherine Carroll, Elise Bain, and Connor Bain. He was adored by all and they brought him great joy.
Pallbearers will be Ray Wright, Dr. Richard Robin, Richard Conlin Robin, Rusty Birchall, David Sides, Greg Heath, Jeremy Carroll, and Preston Bain.
Visitation will be from 8:30 AM until 10:30 AM, Friday at Parkview Baptist Church.
The family sincerely thanks the staff of the War Veterans Home for the loving care and comfort that was provided willingly and lovingly for him. You shall not be forgotten.
Donations may be made to Louisiana Baptist Children's Home or to Catholic Ministries in care of Father Patrick Murphy at Christus St. Joseph Home.

MARY JANE COTTEN
Cox Funeral Home Home - Oak Grove, LA.
Funeral services Mrs. Mary Jane Cotten, age 47, of West Monroe, LA, will be 2:00 PM Thursday, Febuary 3, 2005 at the Cox Chapel Oak Grove with Rev. J. D. Favors officiating. In terment will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery Oak Grove, LA, under the direction of Cox Funeral Oak Cemetery Oak Grove, LA.
Mrs. Cotten was born on De cember 7, 1957 and passed away on Monday, February 1, 2005.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Survivors include her son: Shawn Paul Cotten, Oak Grove, LA; daughterinlaw: Tina Cotten, Oak Grove, LA; grand son: Justin Cole Cotten, Oak Grove, LA; mother: Myra Beatrice Cotten, Monroe, LA; brothers: Troy Cotton, West Monroe, LA, Larry Cotten, Oak Grove, LA; sisterinlaw: Connie Cotten, Oak Grove, LA; brother: James Davis, Richton, Mississippi; sisters: Betty Cotten, West Monroe, LA, Pat Hernandez, Collinston, LA; brotherinlaw: Israel Hernandez, Collinston, LA; sis ter: Brenda Spillers, Downsville, LA; brotherinlaw: William Spillers, Downsville, LA; seven great nephews, eight great nieces.
Pallbearers will be Michael Cotten, Jason Spillers, Jared Cotten, Dustin Cotten, Joel Cotten, and Henry Kimball.
Visitation will be Tuesday and Wednesday at 9:00 AM until 9:00 PM.
To leave condolences to the family www.coxfuneral.com

FLOYD M. HODGE
RoseNeath Funeral Home - Shreveport, LA.
SHREVEPORT, LA — Graveside services for Floyd M. Hodge will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednes day, February 2, 2005 at Forest Park Cemetery, St. Vincent Ave nue in Shreveport, LA. Officiat ing will be Rev. Dave Fortuna, pastor of Noel Memorial United Methodist Church.
Mr. Hodge, a native of Cal houn, LA, was born November 4, 1919 and passed away Sun day, January 30, 2005 at Glen Oaks Retirement Center in Shreveport, LA, after a lengthy illness.
A graduate of Louisiana Tech, he did his graduate studies at Tulane University, following his military service during WWII in the Army Air Force. He retired from ArkLa Gas Company after 34 years of service. Mr. Hodge was a member of Noel Memori al United Methodist Church. His parents, Dr. Boyd and Clara Bryan Hodge, three broth ers and two sisters preceded him in death. Survivors are his wife, Marjorie Hodges Hodge of Shreveport, LA; sister, June Hodge Godfrey of Monroe, LA; brotherinlaw, H. Lewis Hodges and wife, Joan of Shreveport, LA; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to Glen Oaks Re tirement Center and Hospice of Shreveport for their profession al care and love. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Noel Memorial United Methodist Church.

Polly Nenney Breed, 85
Polly Nenney Breed of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services were set for 1 p.m. today at First Presbyterian Church in Monroe. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston. Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe is in charge of arrangements.

Ancil David Carroll, 77
BASTROP — Ancil David Carroll, a retired employee of International Paper and who sold fishbait from his home, died Tuesday. Services were set for 10 a.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is set for 5:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mary Jane Cotton, 47
Mary Jane Cotton, a resident of West Monroe and a canner, died Tuesday. Services are set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Cox Chapel in Oak Grove. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today.

Bessie Louviana Culpepper, 89
JONESBORO — Bessie Louviana Culpepper, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro. Burial will follow in Ebenezer Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-9 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.

C.B. Cunningham, 79
BASTROP — C. B. Cunningham, a paper maker, died Monday. Funeral is set for 2 p.m. today in the Central Missionary Baptist Church in Bastrop. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in Bastrop.

Clarence "C.L" Fisher, 84
Clarence "C.L." Fisher of West Monroe, a retired salesman, died Sunday. Services were set for 2 p.m. today at Pentecostals of The Twin Cities in West Monroe. Burial will follow at Hasley Cemetery. Kilpatrick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

James "Buster" Ford, 89
JONES — James "Buster" Ford died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Lois Lancaster Halcomb, 80
FERRIDAY — Lois Lancaster Halcomb of Tampa, Fla., formerly of Ferriday, died Tuesday. Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Comer Funeral Home.

Jimmy R. Hatten, 68
Jimmy R. Hatten, a retired News-Star employee, died Tuesday. Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

Willie Pearson, 81
LAWTON, Okla. — Willie Pearson of Duncan, Okla., retired from the military and Head Start program, died Sunday. Services will be 1 p.m. today at Bethany Baptist Church in Duncan. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Richwood Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home.

Sam Scott, 63
SHREVEPORT — Sam Scott, formerly of Rayville, died Sunday. Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Lucille Mae Poole Taylor, 72
Lucille Mae Poole Taylor, a resident of West Monroe and a retired LPN died Monday. Services are set for 11 a.m. Thursday in Community Baptist Church in West Monroe. Burial will follow in Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe. Visitation will be today at 5-8 p.m. in Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.

Larry "Ted" Tyson, 77
BASTROP — Larry "Ted" Tyson, formerly of Oak Ridge, a farmer, died Monday. Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

George Wallace, 73
BASTROP — George Wallace died Tuesday. Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Esters, Kenneth Paul: 10 a.m. today, Chickasaw Cemetery, near Olla.
Jackson, Jamarion: 10 a.m. today, Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.
Jay, Clyde: 10 a.m. today, Waverly Baptist Church.
Mills, Lola: 11 a.m. Saturday, Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe.
Tatum, Becky Lynn: 1 p.m. Friday, Brownville Baptist Church, Columbia.
Tillman, Latousha: 1 p.m. Thursday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church.
Traylor, Huey: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul's Baptist Church, Marion.
Tribble, Charles Patrick: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

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

JAMES C. AMOS
Farrar Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA.
James C. Amos SFC was born February 28, 1930 in Crowville, LA. He passed away quiet ly on February 2, 2005 in Farm erville, LA.
He was preceded in death by his father, Marion C. Amos; mother and stepfather, Susie and R. L. Dunham; brothers: Earl Amos and Billy Mack Amos; sister: Louise Ryals; stepson: Walter Chriceol and special friend, Laura Buttman.
He is survived by his two daughters: Karen Daniel and husband, John of Mississippi and Michelle Skains and hus band, Rusty of Farmerville; two sons: Jim Amos and wife, Angel of Houston, TX, and Robert Amos and wife, Cristy of Mooringsport, LA; one stepdaughter: Sherri Griffith and husband, Mike of Shreve port, LA; one sister: Catherine Nowlin and husband, Jimmy of Monroe, LA; one brother: Bobby Dunham and wife, Brun of Cheyenne, WY; seven grand children: Sara and J. D. Daniel, Billy Skains, Chris and Cameron Amos, Mickey, and Shelby Amos; and numerous nieces and nephews. Special close friends: Martha Amos, John Wayne and Sharin, Vanessa, Kristy, Tammy, and Jay Phillips, Barbara Kraintz, Lester, and Denise Davidson, and many others.
He served in the United States Army for 23 years where he served in the Korean War twice and was active in the service during the Vietnam War. He re tired as a Sargeant. He loved his life on Lake D'Arbonne.
He loved to fish and just sit and watch the lake. He was loved by all who knew him. He was a person who loved to joke and carryon with the people he loved. He will be deeply missed.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM Friday, February 4, 2005 at Farrar Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville, LA, with Rev. David Martin officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM also at Farrar Funeral Home.

MRS. CLARICE ODOM DURHAM
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Clarice Odom Durham, 86, of West Monroe, Louisiana will be 10:00 AM, Friday, February 4, 2005, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in West Monroe, Louisiana. Officiating will be Rev. David Maxwell, Rev. Calton Yeager and Rev. Charles Holstead. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, Louisiana under the di rection of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Mrs. Durham was born in Farmerville, January 8, 1919 and passed away February 2, 2005 at Landmark Nursing Home in West Monroe, Louisi ana after a brief illness.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Sherman and Ola Odom; her sister Lila Odom Dean; son; Charles L. Odom and a grandson; Michael Kevin Durham.
Mrs. Durham is survived by two children: Karen Atkins, Max Durham and wife Janeth; six granddaughters: Rebecca Hays and husband, Brandon, Jennifer Martin and husband, Andy, Lisa, Rhonda, Vicki Durham, and Pam Davis; grandson: Tim Durham and wife, Beverly; great grandchildren: Luke Hays, Michelle, Matthew and Melanie Durham; one brother: Carl R. Odom and wife, Mary; sister: Ivelle Elliott; many nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Durham was a member of Ridge Avenue Baptist Church, the Rock of Ages Choir and Fel lowship Sunday School Class where she was secretary for many years. She retired as an office manager from Howard Brothers Discount Store after 25 years of service.
Pallbearers will be Allen Beebe, Tim Durham, David Elliott, Brandon Hays, Andy Martin and Randy Odom.
Visitation will be Thursday, February 3, 2005 from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
The family would like to give a special thank you to the caregivers of Landmark Nursing Home and Hospice Care of Louisiana.

JAMES HENRY GLEASON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, LA.
Services for James Henry Gleason, 83, of Ruston will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, February 3, 2005 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Ruston with Father Gary Bernhardt officiat ing. Burial will be in St. Lucy's Catholic Cemetery in Hodge un der the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston.
Mr. Gleason died Tuesday, February 1, 2005 following a brief illness.
Mr. Gleason, born June 21, 1921, was a native of Akron, Iowa and a longtime resident of Jonesboro and later Ruston.
He retired from Continental Can Company with 35 years of service and retired from Gener al Electrick with 10 years of service.
He was WWII naval aviator, flying torpedo bomber mis sions in the South Pacific from the aircraft carriers U.S.S. Natoma Bay and U.S.S. Kitkun Bay.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Stewart Gleason.
He is survived by three sons, Thomas E. Gleason and wife Marian of Baton Rouge, James H. Gleason, Jr. and wife Becky of Ruston, and Jimmy Stewart of Baton Rouge; a daughter, Karen Frazier and husband Jim of Ruston; and grandchildren: Matt and Marc Gleason, Anna and Cole Gleason, Randi and Ross Frazier, and Kristen and Katherine Stewart.
Honorary pallbearers are J.W. Hammett and Robert Dufour.
Pallbearers are Herman Manual, Peter Thiels, Michael Froelich, Ross Pullin, John Adams, and Billy Pipes.
Visitation will be Wednesday, February 2, 2005 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick's Fu neral Home.

JIMMY R. HATTEN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mr. Jimmy R. Hatten, 68, of Monroe, will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, February 3, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Mon roe, with Mr. Stewart Robinette officiating. Graveside service will be at 1:30 PM, at Wright Cemetery, Sikes, LA.
Mr. Hatten died Tuesday, Feb ruary 1, 2005, at his residence. He was a member of Hebron Baptist Church and was a re tired journalist with The News Star in Monroe.
Survivors include his wife Leona P. Hatten of Monroe, LA; sister and brotherinlaw, Lucille and Robert Harbour of San Antonio, TX; step mother, Kelly Hatten Norris of Sikes, LA; sistersinlaw, Theressa Ashworth of Starks, LA, Linda Bourg of Cameron, LA and Faye Hatten of Sulphur, LA; broth erinlaw, A. V. Paulk of Starks, LA; numerous nieces and neph ews; and beloved pet, Chi Chi.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Evans, Andy Evans, Keith Evans, Kenneth Hickingbottom, Johnny Gunter, and Robert Lee.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ouachita Parish Library or Ouachita Par ish Humane Society.

MRS. ALTON PERRY
Golden Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA.
Graveside services for Mrs. Alton Perry, age 82, are sched uled for 3:00 PM Friday, Febru ary 4, 2004, at Carter Cemetery with Rev. Tommy Barker offici ating.
Visitation will be held Friday at Golden Funeral Home starting at 1:00 PM Mrs. Perry, a resi dent of Collinston, died Febru ary 2, 2005.
She is survived by her chil dren, Billy Wayne Perry and wife Elizabeth of Bastrop, Patsy Branch and husband Elvin of Monroe, Jimmy Perry and wife Patty of Collinston, and Glenda Perry of Collinston; sister, Laura Bea of Monroe; five grandchil dren and seven great grandchil dren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Alton Perry and daughter, Janet Perry.

DR. BECKY LYNN TATUM
Hester's Central State Funeral Home - Monroe, LA.
Dr. Becky Lynn Tatum was born to the union of L. C. Tatum and Mary Dell Ampy of Colum bia, Louisiana on August 17, 1959. On January 26, 2005 at the Lincoln General Hospital in Ruston, Louisiana, Dr. Tatum departed this life.
Before Dr. Tatum's departure from this life she had achieved many mentionable and out standing honors during her life time.
Dr. Tatum was an Associate Professor and Head of the De partment of Criminal Justice at Grambling State University. She received her PH. D in 1995 from the School of Criminal Justice at the University of Al bany as well as her Masters De gree.
Also, Dr. Tatum received a Bachelor of Arts in social wel fare from Louisiana Tech Uni versity in Ruston, Louisiana. Her professional career as an instructor of Criminal Justice at Grambling State University be gan in 1984.
Her return to Grambling State Unviersity was an opportunity for her to give back to Gram bling State University and be close to family and friends. Dr. Tatum has published in the area of juvenile crime and violence, minority perspectives on crime and criminal justice education. She was an active member of the American Society of Crimi nology and the Academy of Criminal Justice Science.
Dr. Tatum was preceded in death by maternal grandmother Mrs. Annie Bell Ampy, paternal grandmother Mrs. Corine Tatum; uncle Fred and aunt Lucille William, aunt Bobbie Jean Ampy and paternal uncle Prentice Tatum.
She leaves to cherish her memories parents: L.C. and Mary Dell Tatum and two sisters and six brothers; sister Brenda Ann Ampy of Columbia, Louisi ana; brothers: Garry Tatum, Donald Tatum, Rodney Tatum and sisterin law: Teresa Mitchell Tatum, Travis Tatum and a very sisterinlaw Teresa Mitchell Tatum, Travis Tatum and a very special sisterinlaw: Cassandra Wesley Tatum and Ron Tatum all of Columbia, Louisiana; brother: Larry Tatum of Orlando, Florida, and her sis ter Veronica Tatum of Plano, Texas. In addition, Dr. Tatum leaves to cherish her memories a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The Tatum family would like to specially acknowledge one of Dr. Tatum's dear, genuine, sin cere, and lifelong friend Miss Lorraine Griffin and family.
Services will be held Friday, February 4, 2005, at Brownville Baptist Church, LA, at 1:00 PM. Burial will be in St. Paul Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Hes ter Central State Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe, LA

Miya Banks, 8
TALLULAH — Miya Banks, a student at Wright Elementary School, died Jan. 29. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at McCall Senior High School, Tallulah. Visitation is noon until 5 p.m. Friday at the chapel of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah. Burial is at New Oakwood Cemetery, Fortune Fork.

Melba Beavers, 86
Melba Beavers of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Maurice E. Conlin, 84
Maurice E. Conlin of Monroe, retired tax director for Olin Matheson, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Friday at Parkview Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial is at 3 p.m. Friday at Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Natchitoches Parish, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Willie Davis, 100
WINNSBORO — Willie Davis, a retired farmer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Barbara Ann Harris, 44
Barbara Ann Harris of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Jimmy R. Hatten, 68
Jimmy R. Hatten of Monroe, retired from The News-Star, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at 1:30 p.m. today at Wright Cemetery, Sikes.

Michael C. Hillestad, 29
HOUSTON — Michael Charles Hillestad, formerly of Columbia, a business manager, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Lila Holland, 61
Lila Holland of Monroe, a homemaker, died Jan. 26. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto. Visitation is 1 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at the church cemetery.

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

Robert Nelson, 49
Robert Nelson of Monroe, a laborer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Joseph 'Joe' Penn, 59
Joseph "Joe" Penn of Monroe, a heavy machine operator, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Robert D. Pruitt, 73
DELHI — Robert D. Pruitt, a welder, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at The House of Grace, Delhi. Burial is at Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Evans Staten, 68
Evans Staten of Monroe, a furniture maker, died Friday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Alto. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Adile Cemetery, Alto.

John W. Stennett Sr., 89
TALLULAH — John W. Stennett Sr., a retired oilfield production foreman, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Burial is at Silver Cross Cemetery, Tallulah.

Von Lavelle Stewart, 51
WADESBORO, N.C. — Von Lavelle Stewart, a welder, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Visitation is today until 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Lucille M. Poole Taylor, 72
Lucille Mae Poole Taylor of West Monroe, a retired licensed practical nurse, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Community Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lassie Lee Wilson, 96
Lassie Lee "Little Bit" Wilson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Mount Gilead Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Carroll, Ancil David: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.
Cotton, Mary Jane: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove.
Culpepper, Bessie L.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro.
Mills, Lola: 11 a.m. Saturday, Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe.
Tatum, Becky Lynn: 1 p.m. Friday, Brownville Baptist Church, Columbia.
Tillman, Latousha: 1 p.m. today, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Traylor, Huey: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Marion.
Tribble, Charles Patrick: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.

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

TALMADGE TERREL BLAKE
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, LA.
Funeral services for Talmadge Terrel Blake, 87, a resident of the Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home in Monroe will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, February 5, 2005 in the Chapel of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. The Rev's Marion Collier and Jack Baucum will officiate. In terment with Military Honors will be in the Faith Memorial Park Cemetery in Delhi. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday, February 4, 2005 at Cox Funeral Home.
Mr. Blake died Wednesday in Monroe. He was a lifelong member of the Lamar Baptist Church, a retired farmer, former resident of Delhi and an Army veteran.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Ruth Baucum Blake and his parents, David Wyatt Blake and Lula Diane Gunter Blake. He is survived by two sons, Lynn Blake and wife Linda of Delhi and H. C. Blake and wife Pat of Tallulah; by four daugh ters: Rita Clark and husband Vernon of West Monroe, Ann Garley and husband Richard of Flora, MS, Sandra Williams and husband Gene of Daytona, FL, and Pam Marshall and husband Jay of Delhi; one sister: Daisy Bacon of West Monroe; four teen grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and one greatgreat grandchild.
His Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
To leave a message of condo lences to the family please visit our webpage at www.coxfuneral.com

BESSIE LOUVIANA CULPEPPER
Edmonds Funeral Home - Jonesboro, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie Louviana Culpepper, age 89, of Jonesboro, LA, will be 2:00 PM Saturday, February 5, 2005 at the Edmonds Funeral Chapel with Rev. W. A. Massey officiating. Interment will be in the Ebenezer Baptist Cemetery in Jonesboro, LA, under the di rection of Edmonds Funeral Cemetery.
Mrs. Culpepper was born De cember 4, 1915 and passed away Monday, January 31, 2005 at Forest Haven Nursing Home. Mrs. Culpepper was preceded in death by her son, Bernard Vines.
She is survived by her two daughters: Margie Lee Humphries and husband Paul of Saline, LA, and Elizabeth Jor dan and husband Ralph of Shreveport, LA; four sons: Dr. Dwight Delbert Vines and wife Jean of Calhoun, LA, Mickey Garland Culpepper and wife Pamela of Houston, TX, Jack Culpepper and wife Johnnie Mae of Winter Haven, FL, Paul Culpepper and wife Dottie of Memphis, TN; sixteen grand children, and twentythree greatgrandchildren.
Pallbearers will be her grand son.
Visitation will be at Edmonds Funeral Home on Friday, Febru ary 4, 2005 from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM.

MR. JUDGE C. DUCHESNE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Memorial services for Mr. Judge C. Duchesne, 70, of Cal houn, Louisiana, will be 10:00 AM Saturday, February 5, 2005, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in West Monroe, Louisi ana. Officiating will be Rev. Bernard C. Duchesne, Jr.
Mr. Duchesne was preceded in death by his parents: Leon and Naomi Duchesne, and his brothers: Faye C. Duchesne and Charles C. Duchesne.
Mr. Duchesne is survived by his son: Daniel C. Duchesne, his grandson: Beau C. Duchesne, two sisters: Ruth Chumbley and Nina Hilton, and four broth ers: Leo C. Duchesne, Bernard C. Duchesne, Samuel Chesney, and Edward C. Duchesne.
Visitation will be Saturday from 9:00 AM until time of serv ice at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, Louisiana.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the Ameri can Diabetes Association.

SETH ISAAC GREENUP
March 4, 2000 Feb. 4, 2001
Our Dearest Angel Boy, We miss you terribly, Daddy Scott, Mommy Allison (White), Samuel, and Ella.
We were so blessed to have you in our lives, although for a short 11 months.
Your beautiful presence touched many, and your memory is with us daily.
Your brother and sister have learned to love you although they only met you in heaven.
Your Pop and Mimi (Jack and Coralie White) ache for your loving hugs.
You are walking and running now and laughing with angels. You are perfect in every way.
We miss you terribly,
Daddy Scott, Mommy Allison (White), Samuel, and Ella.

MRS. MARILYN MURDOCK HAMBY LEACH
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Marilyn Murdock Hamby Leach, 59, of West Monroe, Louisiana, will be 1:00 PM Saturday, Feb ruary 5, 2005, at Liberty Grove Church of God, West Monroe, with Brother Raymond Jones officiating. Internment will fol low in Liberty Grove Church of God Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, Louisiana. Mrs. Leach was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, March 10, 1945 and passed away February 3, 2005 at her home. She was a retired cafeteria manager from the Ouachita Parish School Board.
Mrs. Leach is survived by her husband: Jack Leach, Sr; her daughters and sonsinlaw: Sherry and Billy Varnell and Teri and Jeff Holifield; her son and daughterinlaw: Jack and Angel Leach; her mother: Inez Hamby; three brothers: Alfred Hamby, George Lee (Pete) Hamby, and Eldon Murdock; ten grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; and her beloved companion, Missy. Visitation will be Friday, Febru ary 4, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, Louisiana, and from 10:00 AM until service time at the church on Saturday.

MRS. PEARLINE STUTTS PACE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, LA.
“Another angel has gone on. We will meet our beloved mother on the other side”
Pearline Pace, 80, was born on August 2, 1924 and passed away on February 2, 2005 at HEALTHSOUTH in Ruston, Louisiana. Mrs. Pace has lived the past 10 years in Washington with her son, Venoy Worley, and his wife and daughter. Prior to living in Washington, she lived in West Monroe since 1964 with her children and husband, W. R. “Bunk” Pace.
She was a member of Cheniere Baptist Church since 1968. Throughout her life, she enjoyed gardening, canning and needlepoint. She was an avid reader and loved gospel music.
Mrs. Pace was preceded in death by her husband W. R. “Bunk” Pace, son: Stephen Ray Worley and parents John and Virginia Stutts. She is also survived by her son, Venoy “Bubba” Worley and daughter-in-law Janice of Washington; daughter: Joyce Worley Emmons and son-in-law, Danny Emmons of West Monroe;
daughter: Carolyn Worley of Monroe; grandchildren: Todd Howington of Kansas City, Danny Ray Emmons, David Emmons and wife Jackie, of West Monroe, Vince Worley and wife LeeAnn of Dry Prong, Justin Worley and wife Julie of Downsville, Stevie Worley and wife April of Monroe and Brandi Worley of Washington; great-grandchildren: Brett Worley, Jaden Worley, Lorelei Worley, Alison Emmons and Mallory Emmons.
Family services are private only.
In lieu of flowers please make contributions to the Lousiana Baptist Children’s Home in Monroe, Louisiana.
The family wishes to thank the staff at HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital in Ruston for the excellent care given to our mother and family during her illness and death.
Till we meet and never part

MRS. PATRICIA ANN ROWLAND
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Patricia Ann Rowland, 57, of Monroe, LA will be 10:00 AM Saturday February 5, 2005 at St. Paschal's Catholic Church in West Monroe, LA with Fr. Mike Haney officiating. Burial to fol low at the St. Paschal's Catholic Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Rowland passed away on Thursday February 3, 2005 at her residence.
She is survived by her daugh ter, Dana Sikes, grandchildren, Jessie Sikes and Justin Sikes, sister, Gwenda Lefort, mother, Mable Brossett, and nephews, Yardley Poche' and Shawn Poche'.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday February 4, 2005. Vigil Wake Service will be 6:30 PM Friday at Mulhearn Fu neral Home in West Monroe, LA
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

MAE STEVENS
RoseNeath Funeral Home - Arcadia, LA.
Services for Mae Stevens, 90 will be held at 10:00 AM Satur day, February 5, 2005 at Em manuel Baptist Church, Hurri can Community, Louisiana. Rev. Don Woodward and Rev. Tommy Freeman will officiate. Interment will be in Tulip Ceme tery near Athens, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 4, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Rose Neath Fu neral Home in Arcadia. Mrs. Stevens was born September 27, 1914 in Homer, Loui siana, and died on Wednesday, February 2, 2005 in Ruston, Louisiana. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother in addition to being a home maker, working in retail sales, serving as a teacher assistant, and a dental assistant.
Her husband, C. A. Stevens; parents, two brothers, and one sister preceded her in death.
Survivors include two daughters: Martha S. Hays and hus band Larry of Ringgold, and Diane Madden and husband Ray of Ruston. There are five grandchildren: Dr. Lon Hays and wife Jacinta of Coppell, Texas, Kathryn Hays Sasser and husband Gray of Nashville, Tennessee, Ryan Madden and wife Charlette of Ruston. She is survived by six great grandchil dren: Abigail Hays, Natalie Mae Hays, Garrett Madden, Grant Madden, Parker Madden, and Hannah Madden. Other survi vors are a brother, Leary Shaw of Vidalia, Texas and a sister, Jane Saxon of Gadsden, Alabama.
Serving as pallbearers are: Duffy Gandy, Hardy Penix, Ralph Chandler, James Cox, Al Cathey, and Walter Hays.
The family wishes to thank the Arbor of Ruston for their love and care of their mother, grand mother, and great grandmother.

James C. Amos, 74
FARMERVILLE — James C. Amos, a retired Army veteran, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville.

Johnnie D. Anderson, 78
CHATHAM — Johnnie D. Anderson, a logger, died Jan. 29. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Ruth Diane Atwell, 48
WINNFIELD — Ruth Diane Atwell, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside service was set for 11 a.m. Saturday at Gayla Traina Cemetery, Jonesboro under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Betty C. Blade, 64
Betty C. Blade of Monroe, a teacher, died Jan. 28. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Talmadge Terrel Blake, 87
Talmadge Terrel Blake of Monroe, formerly of Delhi, a retired farmer, died Wednesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home in Delhi. Burial will follow at Faith Memorial Park Cemetery, Delhi. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today.

Helen Lee Carter, 92
BASTROP — Helen Lee Carter, a retired Morehouse Parish school employee, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home Chapel, Bastrop. Burial will follow at Carter/Nicholson Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Richard Lee Cummings, 57
JONESVILLE — Richard Lee Cummings, a farmer, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Baptist Church, Jonesville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Concordia Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Willie Davis, 100
WINNSBORO — Willie Davis, a retired barber, died Tuesday. The funeral is noon Saturday at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery. Richardson-Sims Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Clarice Odom Durham, 86
Clarice Odom Durham of West Monroe, a retired office manager for Howard Brothers, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

James 'Buster' Ford, 89
JONES — James "Buster" Ford, a deputy sheriff, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at New Light Temple in Bastrop. Burial will follow at St. Joe's CME Cemetery in Bonita. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. today at Shady Grove Baptist Church in Jones. Tennant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Daisy H. Gipson, 86
OAK GROVE — Daisy H. Gipson died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Rosie L. Harrison, 51
TALLULAH — Rosie L. Harrison, a homemaker, died Jan. 28. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Madison/Tallulah Community Center. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Thomas Haynes, 77
Thomas Haynes of West Monroe, a retired pipeline construction worker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick's.

Michael C. Hillestad, 29
HOUSTON, Texas — Michael Charles Hillestad, formerly of Columbia, a business manager, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Burial is at Olla Cemetery.

Evelyn C. McDaniel, 88
OAK GROVE — Evelyn Cecilia McDaniel, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Fiske Union Assembly of God, Oak Grove. Visitation is today at the church until service time. Burial is at Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Zeola G. McIntosh, 79
TALLULAH — Zeola G. McIntosh, a teacher, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Traveler Rest Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Alma Reeves Mercer, 82
WINNSBORO — Alma Reeves Mercer, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is noon today at Gill First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time. Burial is at Magnolia Cemetery.

Mrs. Alton Perry, 82
COLLINSTON — Mrs. Alton Perry, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. today at Carter Cemetery in Collinston. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. at Golden Funeral Home.

Eddie Powell, 53
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Eddie Powell, a farm worker, died Jan. 28. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Cain Ridge No. 2 Church. Burial will follow at Gaither Memorial Cemetery. Visitation is from 1-6 p.m. today. Harris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Sam Scott, 63
SHREVEPORT — Sam Scott, formerly of Rayville, a firefighter, died Sunday. The funeral is noon Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home Chapel in Rayville. Burial will follow at Poplar Cemetery in Rayville. Visitation will be from 2-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Kennon T. Thomas, 12
VIDALIA — Kennon Travelle Thomas, a student, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Concordia Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial is at Vidalia Cemetery.

Zelia Thomas, 90
VIDALIA — Zelia Thomas, a homemaker, died Jan. 31. The funeral is 11 a.m. Monday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Vidalia. Burial is at Ferriday Cemetery under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home, Ferriday.

L.T. Tyson, 77
BASTROP — L.T. Tyson, formerly of Oak Ridge, a farmer, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Monday at New Mount Olive Baptist Church in Bastrop. Burial will follow at Congo Cemetery in Oak Ridge. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

George Wallace, 73
BASTROP — George Wallace, a retired truck driver, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Galilee Baptist Church in Collinston. Burial will follow at Trousdale Cemetery in Collinston. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. today at St. Phillip's Missionary Baptist Church in Bastrop. Tennant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Irene White, 83
TALLULAH — Irene White, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at New Light Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial will follow at New Oakwood Cemetery. Harris Funeral Home of Lake Providence is in charge of arrangements.

Louise Williams, 78
BERNICE — Louise Williams, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Monroe.

Timothy Wilson, 37
LAKE CHARLES — Timothy Wilson died Jan. 28. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Concordia Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial is at Good Samaritan Cemetery, Waterproof.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Banks, Miya: 1 p.m. Saturday, McCall Senior High School, Tallulah.
Beavers, Melba: 11 a.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Conlin, Maurice E.: 11 a.m. today, Parkview Baptist Church, Monroe.
Culpepper, Bessie L.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro.
Holland, Lila: 2 p.m. Saturday, Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto.
Mills, Lola: 11 a.m. Saturday, Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe.
Staten, Evans: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Alto.
Stewart, Von Lavelle: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove.
Tatum, Becky Lynn: 1 p.m. today, Brownville Baptist Church, Columbia.
Traylor, Huey: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Marion.
Tribble, Charles Patrick: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Wilson, Lassie Lee "Little Bit": 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Mount Gilead Baptist Church, West Monroe.

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

MR. THOMAS HAYNES
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Thomas Haynes, 77, of West Monroe, Louisiana will be 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 5, 2005 at Kilpatrick's Funeral Home Chapel in West Monroe with Don Lanier and Robert Spicer presiding. Interment will be at Roselawn Cemetery in Calhoun, Louisiana.
Mr. Haynes was born on July 1, 1927 in Simsboro, Louisiana, and passed from this life from his home on February 3, 2005 following a lengthy illness where he was cared for by loving wife and many kind doctors,nurses, and home health /hospice providers and devoted sitters.
Mr. Haynes accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior at an early age and was a member of the Cheniere Baptist Church. Mr. Haynes served in the UnitedStates Navy Seabees in Okinawa, Japan during World War II. After a long career which car ried him throughout the United States and abroad, he retired from the Pipeline Industry. He was a member of the Masonic Order and the Shrine.
Mr. Haynes was preceded in death by his parents, John Ralph Haynes and Vivian McCrary Haynes; his brother and sisterinlaw, Laurice and Evelyn Sistrunk; and broth erinlaw, Jerry Dumas.
Mr. Haynes is survived by his wife of 56 years, Betty Ann Rainer Haynes; daughter and soninlaw, Sue and Bruce Cain of West Monroe, Louisiana and their children, Jennifer Michelle Cain of Hobbs, New Mexico and Jonathan Thomas Cain of West Monroe, Louisiana; and daughter and soninlaw Gayle and Bill Gerdeman of Walnut Hill, Florida and granddaughter, Jessica Robin Simmons and her fiancée' Dustin Parker of West Monroe, Louisiana; and one sister, Marjorie Ann Haynes Dumas of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and many other loving relatives.
Pallbearers will be Billy Bishop, J.R. Fuller, Ewell amp, Ed Roberts, Bill Simpson, Billy Edwards, John Allen, Raymond Larence, Shane Vic, James Blackwell and Don Murphrey.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Bruce Cain, Bill Gerdeman, Jonathan Cain, Dustin Parker, brotherinlaw, Tom Rainer and nephews. Visitation will be Saturday 1:00 PM until time of service at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

John Boldes, 50
John Boldes, of West Monroe, a cook, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland of Monroe.

Mary B. Campbell, 83
RUSTON — Mary B. Campbell, a retired Louisiana Tech University employee, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston.

Precious Carlisle, 11
HOMER — Precious Carlisle, a student, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Sunday at Pine View High School, Libson. Burial will be in Dallas, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home of Tallulah.

Myrtle Dickey, 85
MOBILE, Ala. — Myrtle Dickey, formerly of West Monroe, a retired homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Sunday in Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial is in Hasley Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home

Judge C. Duchesne, 70
Judge C. Duchesne of West Monroe, retired owner/operator of a transportation company, died Tuesday. A memorial service is at 10 a.m. today in Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until time of service.

Maggie Hinton, 97
RUSTON — Maggie Hinton, a retired schoolteacher, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Monday at Trinity United Methodist Church, Ruston. Burial is in Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 10 a.m. to noon Monday at the funeral home.

Marilyn M.H. Leach, 59
Marilyn Murdock Hamby Leach of West Monroe, a retired employee of the Ouachita Parish School Board, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. today at Liberty Grove Church of God, West Monroe. Burial is in the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until time of service at the church.

Eba D. Lewis, 64
HOLLY RIDGE — Eba D. Lewis, a bakery worker died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland of Monroe

Joseph 'Joe' Penn, 59
Joseph "Joe" Penn of Monroe, a heavy machine operator, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m., today at First Missionary Baptist Church, Swayze Street, Monroe. Burial is in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. to noon at the funeral home.

Patricia Ann Rowland, 57
Patricia Ann Rowland of Monroe died Thursday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today in St. Paschal's Catholic Church, West Monroe. Burial is in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Alliyah Sampson, 4
HOMER — Alliyah Sampson died Wednesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m., Sunday in Pine View High School, Libson. Burial will be in Dallas, Texas. Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home of Tallulah is in charge of arrangements.

Cedric Sampson, 27
HOMER — Cedric Sampson died Wednesday. Services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday in Pine View High School, Libson. Burial will be in Dallas, Texas. Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home of Tallulah is in charge of arrangements.

Huey Traylor, 66
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Huey Traylor, formerly of Marion, a custodian, died Jan. 26. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at St. Paul's Baptist Church, Marion. Burial is in the church cemetery. Visitation is from noon until time of service at church.

Nellie Weatherford, 75
COLUMBIA — Nellie Weatherford, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Anderson, Johnnie D.: 2 p.m. today, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Atwell, Ruth Diane: 11 a. m. today, Gayla Traina Cemetery, Jonesboro.
Blade, Betty C.: 11 a.m. today, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Monroe.
Blake, Talmadge: 1 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
Carter, Helen Lee: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home Chapel, Bastrop.
Cummings, Richard Lee: 11 a. m. today, St. Mary Baptist Church, Jonesville.
Davis, Willie: noon today, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church.
Ford, James "Buster": 11 a.m. today, New Light Temple, Bastrop.
Harrison, Rosie L.: 1 p.m., today, Madison/Tallulah Community Center.
Haynes, Thomas: 2 p.m., today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
McDaniel, Evelyn C.: 10 a.m. today, Fiske Union Assembly of God, Oak Grove.
McIntosh, Zeola G.: 11 a.m. today, Traveler Rest Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Powell, Eddie: 11 a.m., today, Cain Ridge No. 2 Church, Lake Providence.
Scott, Sam: Noon, today, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Thomas, Kennon: 2 p.m., today, Concordia Funeral Home Chapel, Ferriday.
Thomas, Zelia: 11 a.m., Monday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Vidalia.
Tyson, L.T.: 2 p.m. Monday, New Mount Olive Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Wallace, George: 1:30 p.m., today, Galilee Baptist Church, Collinston.
White, Irene: 11 a.m. today, New Light Baptist Church.
Wilson, Timothy: 11 a.m., today, Concordia Funeral Home Chapel, Ferriday.

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

MARVIN L. BIGGS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Graveside services for Mr. Marvin L. Biggs, age 65, of West Monroe will be 2:00 PM Monday February 7, 2005 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Ceme tery with Rev. Johnny Parker and Wayne Meece officiating.
Mr. Marvin L. Biggs was called home to be with the Lord on February 5, 2005. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on Sept. 11, 1939; he was married fortynine years to his life long companion and friend Dorothy Love Biggs.
A wonderful father and loving husband, he is survived by his wife, Dorothy Biggs; son, Billy Biggs and wife, Mary of Lexing ton Park, MD.; daughter, Diana Biggs Russell and husband, Jay from West Monroe, LA.; daugh ter, Leslie Biggs Howat and husband, Rodney of Olive Bran ch, MS.; his sister, Nina Louise Biggs Reinhold and husband, Johnny from North Little Rock, AR.; eight grandchildren: Billy Biggs Jr., Suzy Biggs Hammett, Angela Biggs Mullens, Michael Russell, Megan Russell, Victoria Knepper, Conrad Knepper and Isabella Howat and one great grandchild, Julianna Hammett.
Marvin served his country in the U.S. Army from 1957 until 1963 while stationed in Germa ny, Oklahoma and Texas. He moved from Milan, Tennessee to Monroe in 1969, where he was a charter member and dea con of Monroe Baptist Temple. In December 2003, Marvin retired from Rietschle Thomas In dustries in Monroe as the Quali ty Control Manager after more than thirty years of service.
As a husband, a father and a friend, Marvin will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Heaven has certainly received a wonderful and loving soul, while those of us left behind pray that God's love and grace will quick ly fill the emptiness we feel in our hearts and our lives.
Visitation for Marvin will be Sunday, February 6, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

MRS. AGNES MYRTLE DICKEY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mrs. Agnes Myrtle Dickey, age 85, will be Sunday, 1:00 PM, Febru ary 6, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in West Monroe, Louisiana. Officiating will be Brother Gleason Copeland. In terment will follow at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, Louisiana.
Mrs. Dickey was born on December 27, 1919 in Hesmer, Louisiana and passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2005 in Mobile, Alabama.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Denny W. Dickey; grandson, Rory Lane Dickey; and sister, Lee Horsh and daughterinlaw, Gloria Nell Boone Dickey.
She is survived by her son, Mr. Phillip Wayne Dickey of Mobile, Alabama; grandchildren: Denny Wayne Dickey and wife, Kathy of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Phyllis Ann Gottlieb and husband, Stephen of Gaithersburg, Mary land, Michael Scott Dickey and wife, Darlene of Semmes, Ala bama, Twyla Gail Ducote and husband, Brian of Spanish Fort, Alabama; sister, Dottie Bennett of West Monroe, Louisiana; nine greatgrandchildren and two greatgreatgrandchildren and her "canine" companion, Rusty. Mrs. Dickey will be remem bered for her love of fishing, reading and flower gardening.
Pallbearers will be her family members.
Visitation will be 12:00 PM un til service time at Kilpatrick Fu neral Home, West Monroe, LA

MRS. EVA DELL LEWIS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Rayville, Louisiana
Services for Mrs. Eva Dell Lewis, age 64, of Holly Ridge, LA will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday, February 6, 2005 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville, LA with Bro. Wilford Burgess officiating. Burial will follow in Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Ray ville.
Mrs. Lewis was a member of Delhi Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Johnny "Buster" Shoemaker and Carlton David Lewis.
Survivors include her three daughters: Linda Lewis Smith of Lumberton, MS, Kimberly Lewis Menard of Lafayette, LA and Anna Lewis Courville of Start, LA; sisterinlaw, Mickey Shoemaker Fisher and hus band, Johnny of Oak Grove, LA; eight grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Wendell Shoemaker, Russell Shoe maker, Jimmy Shoemaker, Earl Shoemaker, Allen Shoemaker and Joe Lively. Honorary Pallbearers will be Johnny Fisher, and Pat Courville.
Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until time of service at Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville, LA.

JONATHAN HOWARD McCALEB
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James M. Clark, 72
NEWELLTON — James M. Clark, a retired school bus driver, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Stonewall Baptist Church, Newellton, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Newellton. Burial will be in Moss Grove Cemetery in Newellton. Visitation will be 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Myrtle Dickey, 85
MOBILE, Ala. — Myrtle Dickey, formerly of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe. Visitation is noon until service time today at the funeral home.

Betty A. Folden, 79
Betty A. Folden of Monroe, a retired cook, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Monday at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial will be in Monroe Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Bertie Lea Green, 89
WINNFIELD — Bertie Lea Green, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at the Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Burial will be at the Union Cemetery in Joyce. Visitation will be noon until service time at the funeral home.

Eva Dell Lewis, 64
HOLLY RIDGE — Eva Dell Lewis, a retired breadmaker, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is noon until service time at the funeral home.

Allie Roberts, 75
BASTROP — Allie Roberts, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery in Collinston. Visitation is 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Nellie Lee Weatherford, 75
COLUMBIA — Nellie Lee Weatherford, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Burial will be in Hebert Cemetery in Hebert.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Carlisle, Precious: 2 p.m. today, at PineView High School, Libson.
Dickey, Myrtle: 1 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Hinton, Maggie: 2 p.m. Monday, at Trinity United Methodist Church, Ruston.
Sampson, Alliyah: 2 p.m., today, PineView High School, Libson.
Sampson, Cedric: 2 p.m., today, PineView High School, Libson.
Thomas, Zelia: 11 a.m., Monday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Vidalia.
Tyson, L.T.: 2 p.m. Monday, New Mount Olive Baptist Church, Bastrop.

February 7, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MARY B. CAMPBELL
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, Louisiana
Graveside services for Mary B. Campbell, age 83, will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, February 9, 2005 at Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston, LA.
Mrs. Campbell, a Ruston resi dent, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2005 at Lincoln General Hospital following a lengthy illness. She was a retir ee from the Louisiana Tech Uni versity Dept. of Journalism where she served as secretary to Wiley Hilburn, Dept. Head. She was a devoted mother of two children, having raised them after her husband's death in 1962.
Mrs. Campbell is survived by her son, John Paul Campbell of Washington, D.C.; her daughter, Roz Kelley and husband, Tom of Ruston, LA; and one grand child, Lorien Killough of Ruston, LA.
Visitation will be held on Tues day, February 8, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA.

MOZELLE McKINNIE COBB
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mozelle McKinnie Cobb, age 93, will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Farm erville, LA with Larry White offi ciating. Interment will follow at Liberty Baptist Church Ceme tery near Linville, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville, LA.
Mrs. Cobb, who resided in West Monroe, LA, formerly of Farmerville, LA, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2005 in Farmerville, LA. She was a member of Highland Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA and a former member of the Chief Tusquahoma Daughters of the American Revolution.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Isola Pate and three brothers: Arvis McKinnie, W.P. (Dub) McKinnie and Byram McKinnie.
Survivors include her brother, Bonnie E. McKinnie of Linville, LA; special niece and caregiver, Marilyn Binford of Linville, LA and several other nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Lane Beaird, Dewey Reppond, Larry McKinnie, Gary McKinnie, Jon McKinnie, Jim Beaird and Lee Beaird.
Honorary Pallbearer is Hollis Weir.
Visitation is Monday, February 7, 2005 at 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA.
The family wishes to express a special thanks to all of the ladies who were her caregivers.

JEREMY STEVEN ROSS
Jones Funeral Home - Crossett, Arkansas
Funeral services for Jeremy Steven Ross, age 24, will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at Jones Fu neral Home Chapel in Crossett, AR with Bro. Kirk Hall officiat ing. Interment will follow at Crossroads Cemetery under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett, AR.
Mr. Ross was born on Sep tember 11, 1980 in Bastrop, LA to his parents, Steve Michael Ross and Lisa Harris and passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2005. Jeremy worked in construction and sales, and was an avid golfer and hunter. He attended the First Baptist Church of West Monroe, LA.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Eric Michael Ross; his aunt, Shelley Lynn Harris; and his uncle, George Ross.
He is survived by his father and stepmother, Steve and Julia Ross of Crossett, AR; his mother, Lisa Harris Gallaway of Monroe, LA; his maternal grandparents, J.W. and Nancy Harris; his paternal grandpar ents, Phyliss and the late Ed Ross, all of Crossett, AR. Visitation will be held on Mon day, February 7, 2005 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home.

Marvin L. Biggs, 65
Marvin L. Biggs of West Monroe died Saturday. A graveside service is scheduled at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Annie Lee T. Bratton, 82
MINDEN — Annie Lee Thomas Bratton, a homemaker, formerly of Columbia, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Retha H. Cranford, 82
FARMERVILLE Retha Herrington Cranford, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Assembly of God Church, Farmerville. Burial will follow at Culbertson Cemetery near Farmerville under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Enola 'Snooks' Evans, 84
HARRISONBURG — Enola "Snooks" Evans died Saturday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church of Harrisonburg. Burial will follow at Heard Cemetery under direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Barbara Ann Harris, 44
Barbara Ann Harris of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. A memorial service is scheduled at 1:30 p.m. today at Smith's Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.

Doris Pickett Morris, 83
EPPS — Doris Pickett Morris, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Burial will be at Faith Memorial Park Cemetery, Delhi. Visitation is scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

John Willie Sharp, 81
FARMERVILLE — John Willie Sharp, retired from the Union Parish Police Jury, died Sunday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Burial will be at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Farmerville. Visitation is from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Clark, James M.: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Stonewall Baptist Church, Newellton.
Folden, Betty A.: 2 p.m. today, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.
Hinton, Maggie: 2 p.m. today, at Trinity United Methodist Church, Ruston.
Roberts, Allie: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.
Thomas, Zelia: 11 a.m., today, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Vidalia.
Tyson, L.T.: 2 p.m. today, New Mount Olive Baptist Church, Bastrop.

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

MRS. BETTY CALHOUN BLADE
The family of Mrs. Betty Calhoun Blade gratefully ac knowledges all acts of kindness shown to us during our hours of bereavement. May God bless you is our prayers today, tomorrow and al ways.

RETHA HERRINGTON CRANFORD
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Retha Herrington Cranford, 82, of Farmerville, LA, will be at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, February 8, 2005, at First Assembly of God Church in Farmerville, LA. Rev. Bill Bearden will officiate, as sisted by Rev. O.W. "Tuck" Roberts. Interment will follow at Culbertson Cemetery in Farmer ville, LA.
Mrs. Cranford passed away Sunday February 6, 2005 in West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Cranford was a member of First Assembly of God in Farmerville.
She is preceded in death by: her husband, Albert J. Cranford; sons: Ellis Floyd Cranford and Donnie Cranford; daughters: DeLois Cranford and Joyce Faye Cranford; brothers: A.J. Herrington, Rudell Herrington and Dempsey Herrington; and sisters: Virgie H. Busby, Jewel Bryant, and Thelma Moffett.
Mrs. Cranford is survived by three sons: Jimmy Thomas Cranford and wife Pat, John Graham Cranford and wife Sherri all of Farmerville, LA, and Albert Mark Cranford and wife Jo Ellen of West Monroe, LA; four daughters: Dossie Cranford Jones and husband Nelson of Bastrop, LA, Geraldine Cranford Moore and husband Larry of Greenwood, LA, Mildred Cranford Bennett and husband Lawrence, Jr. of Monroe, LA, and Mary Cranford Punch and husband Dwayne of LaRose, LA; three brothers: Sennett Herrington of Laurel, MS, Lee Roy Herrington of Theodore, AL and Dewey Herrington of Pas cagoula, MS; two sisters: Mae Herrington Guy of Prentis, MS, and Jane Herrington Wingate of FL; eighteen grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be grandsons: Joshua Cranford, Brian Moore, Derek Cantu, Jerod Allen, Casey Head, Christopher Cranford, Tyler Cranford, Colton Cranford and Luke Cranford
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Edward Griffin, Dennis Kyle, Charlie Butcher, Everett Lowery, Robert Allen and A.C. Buckley.

ROBERT F. MULHEARN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Winnsboro, Louisiana
Funeral services for Robert F. Mulhearn, age 88, will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, Febru ary 10, 2005 at Mulhearn Funer al Home Chapel in Winnsboro, LA with Rev. Wybra Price offici ating. Burial will follow in the Myrtle Memorial Cemetery in Winnsboro, LA under the direc tion of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro, LA.
Mr. Mulhearn, who resided in Denham Springs, LA, passed away on February 7, 2005 in Denham Springs, LA following a brief illness.
Formerly of Winnsboro, LA, Mr. Mulhearn served as Mayor there from 1947 until 1962. He was a member of the Winnsboro Masonic Lodge, Winnsboro Lions Club and the Winnsboro Chamber of Com merce. In addition, he was also a member of the First United Methodist Church of Winnsboro and the Men's Bible Class. He was the former owner of Mulhearn Funeral Home and Flower Shop, Winnsboro and also Mulhearn Flower Shop, Ruston.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Lucile Mulhearn; one daughter, Mary Margaret Mulhearn; two sisters, Margaret Cassidy and Caroline Mulhearn; three brothers: Peter S. Mulhearn, Thomas H. Mulhearn, Sr. and John Ernest Mulhearn.
Mr. Mulhearn is survived by his son and daughterinlaw, Frederick and Roxanne Mulhearn of Denham Springs, LA; sister: Judge Alwine Ragland of Tallulah, LA; grand sons, Dylan Mulhearn and Rob Mulhearn and his wife, Tammy, all of Denham Springs, LA; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be his nephews. Honorary Pallbearers will be the men of the Men's Bible Class from his church.

MRS. ANNIE RUTH RIDER
Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Ruth Rider, 82, of Winnsboro, LA, will be held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 9, 2005 at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Ogden Cemetery under the direction of Young's in Winnsboro.
Mrs. Rider died Monday Feb ruary 07, 2005 at Cornerstone Hospital in West Monroe. She was a resident of Winnsboro, a homemaker, and a member of the Boeuf River Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Otto Rider, two brothers, Bill Allen and E. C. Allen, three sisters, Ottice Hendry, Alice Polk, and Lessie White, greatgrandson, Cole Rider.
Survivors include her daugh ter: Virginia Bettge and husband Raymond of Charlotte, NC; two sons: Donnie Rider and wife Janis of West Monroe, LA, Tommy Rider and wife Barbara of Bossier City, LA; two sisters: Audrey Comeaux of Winnsboro, LA, Edna Simms of Calhoun, LA. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
The Pallbearers will be Paul Rider, David Rider, Greg Robbins, Ray Bettge. Tony White, and Mike Rider.
The Honorary Pallbearers are Robert White and Ed Price.
The family will receive friends at Young's Community Memori al Funeral Home from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, February 8, 2005.

MR. JOHN WILLIE SHARP
Farrar Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. John Willie Sharp, 81, of Farmerville, LA, will be Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at 10:00 AM at the Farrar Funeral Home Chapel in Farm erville. Interment will be at Lib erty Hill Cemetery near Farmer ville. Officiating will be Bro. Woodrow Hudson. Arrange ments are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmer ville.
Mr. Sharp was born August 22, 1923 and passed away February 6, 2005. He was a World War II Veteran and a member of the American Legion Post #149 of Farmerville.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father Willie and Zola Sharp; four brothers: J.T., Eugene, Harold and Donald. One son, Phillip Sharp.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Ernestine Ramsey Sharp of Farmerville; three sons: John B. Sharp and wife Barbara of Sterlington, Joel Sharp of Farmerville, Steven Sharp and wife Lori of Farmer ville; one daugther: Belinda and husband Mike Matthews of Farmerville; one brother: James Sharp of Farmerville; three sis ters: Louise Rosson of Farmer ville, Eva Dumas of West Mon roe, Marcie Lee Dumas of Farmerville; one sisterinlaw: Shirley Sharp of Farmerville; two grandsons: Levy and Stacy Beckham; three granddaugh ters: Stephanie Spain and hus band Stephen of Birmingham, AL, Crystal Matte and husband Brad of Spencer, LA, and Amanda Sharp of Farmerville; two great grandchildren: Zacha ry and Kaylee Beckham; seven step grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Vernon J. Sharp, March J. Davidson, Jr., Everett Smith, Sr., Charles Nyegaard, Don Nyegaard, and Ceismond Nyegaard.

MR. GORDON L. WATSON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana.
Funeral services for Mr. Gordon L. Watson 80, will be Wednesday, 2:00 PM, February 9, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in West Monroe, Louisiana. Officiating will be Rev. Mark Fenn and Bro. Herb Hubbard. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, Louisiana. Mr. Watson was born on Au gust 28, 1924 in Bristol, Virginia and passed away on Monday, February 7, 2005 in West Mon roe.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and a daughter.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years Nelda Carter Watson of West Monroe; Daughter: Cheryl Dearman and husband Marvin of West Monroe; Soninlaw: Perry Peek of Sharpsburg, GA; Grandchildren: Aletha Thompson and hus band Todd of West Monroe, Rodney Pagans and wife Karla of South Haven, MS, David Dearman of West Monroe, Tam my Roberts and husband Doug of Sharpsburg, GA; five great grandchildren, two nieces and one nephew.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Don Hammett, Dr. Thomas Causey, Glenwood Regional Medical Center, and their staff for the care given to Mr. Watson.
Pallbearers will be Garrett Thompson, Todd Thompson, Rodney Pagans, Charlie Barley, Perry Peek, Dale Welch, and David Dearman.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of West Monroe Missions Fund, the American Heart Association, or to the charity of choice.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

Annie Lee Bratton, 82
COLUMBIA — Annie Lee Bratton, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services were set for 1 p.m. Wednesday at Riser Funeral Home chapel. Burial will follow at Friendship Cemetery near Sikes. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until services Wednesday at the funeral home.

Edward Joseph Daigle, 91
BATON ROUGE — Edward Joseph Daigle, a retired teacher at vocational and technical schools in Franklin and Ouachita parishes, died Monday. Services were set for 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Port Allen. Burial will follow at Greenoaks Memorial Park. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Greenoaks Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. Thursday until the start of Mass.

Lee Farmer, 95
TALLULAH — Lee Farmer died Saturday. Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Ozie Walsworth Folse, 95
JONESBORO — Ozie Walsworth Folse, a homemaker, died Sunday. A graveside service is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Jonesboro Cemetery. Visitation will be 3-9 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home.

Daisy H. Gipson, 85
OAK GROVE — Daisy H. Gipson, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Burial is in Southside Cemetery, Oak Grove, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Bob Griffin, 78
Bob Griffin of West Monroe, a retired electrical contractor, died Wednesday. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date.

Rogers Glispy, 87
TALLULAH — Rogers Glispy died Friday. Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Naomi Holcomb, 85
BASTROP — Naomi Holcomb, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 3 p.m. Thursday at Hillview Free Will Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial is in Bartholomew Methodist Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Frankie Lee M. Jennings, 75
BASTROP — Frankie Lee "Dot" Madden Jennings, a cafe manager, died Sunday. Services were set for 3 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. today the funeral home.

Mollie Molean Rogers, 87
BASTROP — Mollie Molean Rogers, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Bastrop. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today.

George Clayton Starnes, 89
JONESBORO — George Clayton Starnes, a woodsman, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel. Burial will follow at Chatham Cemetery in Chatham. Visitation will be 2-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Helen Devereux Stoermer, 81
Helen Devereux Stoermer of Lone Star, Texas, born in Monroe, died Jan. 29. Services were held last week.

L.Z. Sutton, 82
BASTROP — L.Z. Sutton, a farmer, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. today at St. Mary Chapel, Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Tallulah.

Kenneth Allen Tucker, 51
FARMERVILLE — Kenneth Allen "Kenny" Tucker, owner of Tucker's Used Cars, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel. Burial will follow at Mount Tabor Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Ollie H. White, 86
BASTROP — Ollie H. White, a retired logging contractor, died Monday. Graveside service is at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Pine Grove South Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Louise McNeal Williams, 92
BERNICE — Louise McNeal Williams, a homemaker, died Feb. 3. The funeral is 1 p.m. Thursday at Alexandria No. 1 Missionary Baptist Church, Oak Ridge. Burial is in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Clark, James M.: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Stonewall Baptist Church, Newellton.
Cranford, Retha Herrington: 2 p.m. today, First Assembly of God Church, Farmerville.
Morris, Doris Pickett: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi.
Sharp, John Willie: 10 a.m. today at the Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville.

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

CHARLES HAROLD ALLEN
Edmonds Funeral Home - Jonesboro, LA.
Longtime Jonesboro busi nessman and civic leader, Charles Harold Allen died Feb ruary 8, 2005.
Former President and Board Chair of the Jonesboro State Bank, he was well known for his commitment to Jackson Parish educational institutions and community development.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM, Thursday, February 10, 2005 at First Baptist Church in Jonesboro with Reverends Stuart Sherman, David Dietzel, and Franz Graef officiating.
Mr. Allen served as a member of the Jonesboro Town Council and was a multiterm member of the Jackson Parish School Board, including a term as President. He was a lifelong member of Jonesboro United Methodist Church, a charter member of the Jonesbor oHodge Kiwanis Club and a member of the Jackson Eco nomic Development Corpora tion (JEDCO).
A strong supporter and con tributor to school related or ganizations and activities, he was perhaps best known for his lifelong devotion to the JH Ti ger sports teams. He never tired of discussing football games and the numerous players who hit the CaldwellPeacock stadi um gridiron over the years.
Mr. Allen was born in Jones boro, June 16, 1924, to the late Isum Josiah "Mr. Joe" Allen and Elizabeth Jeffress "Miss Lizzie" Allen. He graduated from Jonesboro Hodge High School and Soule' Business College in New Orleans. He served his country in the Pacific Theater during World War II as a member of the United States Navy and the Marine Corps.
He is survived by his children, Christie Weeks and husband Bill of Jonesboro; C. H. "Chuck" Allen, Jr. and wife Kathy of Hodge, Donald J. Allen and wife Sandy of Ruston, and Richard S. Allen and wife Laura of Au burn, Alabama. Sixteen grand children were a particular joy: Stephen Weeks and wife Suzanne, Paul Weeks, Carrell Weeks, Grayson Allen, Kyle Allen, Andrew Weeks, Natalee Allen, Thurston Allen, Katie Weeks, K. C. Allen, Winston Allen, Madalyn Allen, Justin Allen, Kramer Allen, Anslee Allen, and Christian Allen. Two sisters, Helon Allen Earle of Jonesboro and Dorothy Jo Allen of El Paso, TX, and a host of nieces and nephews. Mr. Allen was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Martiel Allen Michaud and Pauline Allen Littlefield and granddaughter Kayla Allen. Grandsons will serve as pall bearers.

MS. BETTY CALHOUN BLADE
The family of Ms. Betty Calhoun Blade gratefully ac knowledges all acts of kindness shown to us during our hours of bereavement.May God bless you is our prayers today, tomorrow and al ways.

TILLIA ANN PARKER
Extended Family and Friends!
My daughters and grandchil dren have planned a farewell celebration in remembrance of my life (101 years). The jubilant celebration will be conducted at the Alice Mae Miller Chapel of Miller's Funeral Home, 2932 Renwick Street on Wednesday the 9th day of February, 2005 at 11:00 AM. You may visit the chapel for a final glimpse one hour prior to the celebration — I will be there resting.
"It's in His Hands"
Tillia Ann Parker
Departure February 5, 2005

KENNETH ALLEN "KENNY" TUCKER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
Funeral Services for Mr. Kenneth Allen "Kenny" Tucker, 51, of Farmerville, LA, will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 12, 2005, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville, LA. Rev. Woody Reeder will offici ate. Interment will follow at Mt. Tabor Cemetery in Farmerville, LA.
Mr. Tucker passed away Mon day February 7, 2005 in Mon roe, LA.
Mr. Tucker is survived by his wife of 31 years, Carolyn Tucker of Farmerville, LA; daughters: Amanda Tucker of Farmerville, LA, attending school in Baton Rouge, LA and Michelle Mauro and husband Anthony of Farm erville, LA; a grandson: Christian Allen Mauro of Farm erville, LA; mother: Betty Tucker of Farmerville, LA; sister: Rhonda Tucker of Farmerville, LA; brother: Jef Tucker of Farm erville, LA, and numerous cous ins, nieces and nephews.
He was a member of D' Arbonne Country Club and the Horse Association. He is pre ceded in death by his father, Wade Tucker, a brother Rusty Tucker, his grandparents and maternal grand parents.
Pallbearers will be Jack Parks, Robert Parks, Mike Posey, Randy Smith, Howard Parks and Bobby Joe Parks.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Perry Clark, Greg Stewart, Billy Parks, and Billy Tucker.
The family will receive friends, Friday, February 11, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Kil patrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA.

J. D. RAYBORN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Graveside Services for Mr. J. D. Rayborn, 88, of Monterey, LA will be 2:00 PM Thursday Feb ruary 10, 2005 at the Camp ground Cemetery in Hampton, Arkansas with Rev. Skip Shanley officiating under the di rection of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Rayborn died on Tuesday February 8, 2005 at St. Francis Medical Center. He enjoyed fishing and traveling. He was a member of the Vidalia Method ist Church.
He is survived by his two chil dren, John D. Rayborn, Jr. and Jean R. Collins, five grandchil dren, Jack Rayborn, Mike Rayborn, Janice Honeycut, Chip Collins, and Susan Domangue, eleven great grandchildren, two greatgreat grandchildren, sister, Edna Regan, and two nephews, John Regan and George Regan.

John Alvin Boldes, 50
John Alvin Boldes of Monroe, a cook, died Thursday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial is in the Powell Street City Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Mathel Carter Sr., 67
GRAYSON — Mathel Carter Sr., a construction worker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Julius E. Gerken, 86
OLLA — Julius E. Gerken, a retired machinist, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Olla. Burial will follow at Olla Cemetery. Visitation will be noon until services Thursday.

Buford A. Guilliams, 81
WINNFIELD — Buford A. Guilliams, a former Winn Parish police juror, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at South Winnfield Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until services begin. Southern Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements.

Lula Mae Hunt, 62
Lula Mae Hunt of Monroe, a domestic worker, died Friday. Services are noon Thursday at True Vine Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Richwood Memorial Gardens. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mavis Blood Laseter, 77
BASTROP — Mavis Blood Laseter, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Central Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Pine Grove South Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home.

Robert F. Mulhearn, 88
DENHAM SPRINGS — Robert F. "Bobby" Mulhearn, formerly of Winnsboro, a retired businessman, died Monday. Services were set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will follow at Myrtle Memorial Cemetery. Visitation is from 4-7 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Edrie Hay Murphy, 89
JONESBORO — Edrie Hay Murphy, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Burial will follow at Old Sparta Cemetery, Bienville. Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Charlie E. Myatt, 90
RAYVILLE — Charlie E. Myatt, a retired bridge worker with the Richland Parish Police Jury, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial will follow at Lynn Cemetery in Archibald.

Sally Yvonne Owens, 62
Sally Yvonne Owens of West Monroe, a purchasing clerk for Ouachita Parish Schools, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe Chapel. Burial will follow at Cypress Baptist Church Cemetery.

Tillia Ann Parker, 101
Tillia Ann Parker of Monroe, a domestic worker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel. Burial will follow at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, Monroe.

Rachel Robinson, 86
WINNSBORO — Rachel Robinson, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at True Gospel Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burial will follow at Ward Bend Cemetery in Gilbert. Visitations will be held 1-5 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home chapel in Monroe, and 7-8 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home in Winnsboro.

Louis F. Sheppert, 79
Louis Franklin Sheppert of West Monroe, a retired South Central Bell employee, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Manuel Anthony Starks, 58
Manuel Anthony Starks of Monroe, a construction worker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

James Jerome Taylor, 52
HARRISONBURG — James Jerome Taylor, a tree surgeon, died Saturday. Services were set for 2 p.m. Thursday at First Pentecostal Church, Wisner. Burial will follow at Oakley Cemetery, near Gilbert, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until services at the church.

Vern K. VanDerKarr, 83
JUPITER, Fla. — Vern K. VanDerKarr, formerly of Calhoun, a retired U.S. Army veteran and businessman, died Jan. 1. Graveside service is 10 a.m. Saturday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun.

Gordon Watson, 80
Gordon Watson of West Monroe, a retired funeral director, died Monday. Services are set for 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Marie Walker, 80
RAYVILLE — Marie Walker, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial is in Powell Street City Cemetery.

Henry Lee Williams Sr., 79
Henry Lee Williams Sr. of Monroe, a maintenance worker, died Sunday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Saturday at Progressive Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Bratton, Annie Lee: 1 p.m. today, Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia.
Clark, James M.: 11:30 a.m. today, Stonewall Baptist Church, Newellton.
Daigle, Edward Joseph: 11 a.m. Thursday, Holy Family Catholic Church, Port Allen.
Folse, Ozie W.: 11 a.m. today, Jonesboro Cemetery.
Holcomb, Naomi: 3 p.m. Thursday, Hillview Free Will Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Jennings, Frankie Lee M.: 3 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Rogers, Mollie Molean: 11 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Starnes, George Clayton: 10 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro.
Tucker, Kenneth Allen: 2 p.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
White, Ollie H.: 2 p.m. today at Pine Grove South Cemetery, Bastrop.
Williams, Louise McNeal: 1 p.m. Thursday, Alexandria No. 1 Missionary Baptist Church, Oak Ridge.

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

MRS. LILLIAN MAVIS CALHOUN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian Mavis Carter Calhoun, age 77, will be at 10:00 AM, Sat urday, February 12, 2005 at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in West Monroe, Louisiana. Offi ciating will be Rev. George Bonner. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, Louisiana under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Calhoun was born on Au gust 3, 1926 and passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2005.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Sherwood Calhoun; her son, Jerry W. Calhoun; sisters, Doyce Carter and Geneieve Williams; and brother, Clovis Carter.
She is survived by her sons: Donald L. Calhoun and wife, Carolyn of Farmerville, LA, Roger D. Calhoun and wife, Annette of Bernice, LA; daugh ters: Mary Watson and hus band, Charles of Shreveport, LA, Carolyn Ann Spillers of Greeley, CO and Docia Mae Perkins and husband, Bill of Monroe, LA; sister, Lois Crain of West Monroe, LA; seventeen grandchildren; and twentytwo greatgrandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Justin Cal houn, Joey Scott, Josh Cal houn, Paul Sullivan and Brian Watson and George Bohannon.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Friday, Febru ary 11, 2005 at Kilpatrick Fu neral Home, West Monroe, LA.

MRS. AGNES FIEDLER MORGAN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mrs. Agnes Fiedler Morgan, age 99, of West Monroe, LA will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, February 11, 2005, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in West Monroe, LA. Officiating will be The Rev. Mike Haney and The Rev. Bub ba Hogget. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery in Mon roe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mrs. Morgan was born on October 27, 1905 in Germany and passed away February 8, 2005 at home after a lengthy ill ness. She came to America in 1923 and spent her life in Mon roe and West Monroe until her death. She was a blessing to all who knew her. Mrs. Morgan is survived by her son, James Edward Morgan; her daughter, Carolyn Spratley; four granddaughters: Kuni Agnes Busby, Katie Porter, Stephanie Morgan, and Jan Downing; four greatgrand children: Jacob Busby, Joshua Busby, Catlin Busby, and Mason Porter; a niece, Char lotte Hodge; and many friends and caregivers.
Pallbearers will be Ron Down ing, Donald Porter, Jerry Busby, Wayne Kappenman, and Sam Bass.
Visitation will be Thursday, February 10, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 7:30 PM at Kilpatrick Fu neral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Hospital in memory of Agnes Morgan.

POLLY RUDDELL PROFFER
Riser Funeral Home - Olla, Louisiana
Services for Polly Ruddell Proffer, age 65, of Olla, LA will be held at 3:30 PM, Thursday, February 10, 2005 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Olla with Rev. Paul Carroll offi ciating. Interment will follow in the Chickasaw Cemetery east of Olla under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Olla.
Mrs. Proffer was born in Olla on September 30, 1939 to the union of Jessie and Beulah Parham Ruddell and died Wednesday, February 9, 2005 at the Hardtner Medical Center in Urania.
She was a homemaker and a former schoolbus driver with the LaSalle Parish School Sys tem. She was also a member of the Olla United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Paul Nichols.
Survivors include her hus band, Donald Proffer of Olla; her sons, David Nichols of Ball, LA and Chad Proffer of Pine ville, LA; her daughter, Donna Kay Hayes of Start, LA; her brothers, Jessie Ray Ruddell and Johnnie Burle Ruddell, both of Olla, LA; her sister, Janie R. Sharp of Paradise, CA; and five grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Mike Mc Cartney, Johnny Fryar, Kent Ruddell, Scooter Ruddell, Nich olas Crain and Charlie Bruno.
honorary Pallbearers are Bo Crain and Ray Miller.

LOUIS FRANKLIN (SHEP) SHEPPERT
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. Louis Franklin (Shep) Sheppert, 79, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM Friday February 11, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Waymond Warren of ficiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA.
Mr. Sheppert died February 8, 2005 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center.
He was a member of the Fair Park Baptist Church in West Monroe. Mr. Sheppert retired from South Central Bell after 33 years. He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers. Mr. Sheppert was an avid squirrel hunter, fisherman and loved to garden.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years Mittie Sheppert, son, David R. Sheppert and wife Sue all of West Monroe, LA, daugh ter, Donna Sheppert of Lafa yette, LA, nephews, Craig, Bill, and Alden and niece Susan.
Pallbearers will be Craig Sheppert, Tom Norris, Aubrey McGraw, Roger Crawley, Durward Bearden, and Kermit Bearden.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Alden Porter, Fred Graves, Vernon Wallis, and Otis Watkins.
Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Thursday February 10, 2005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe.

Charles Harold Allen, 80
JONESBORO — Charles Harold Allen, a banker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Jonesboro. Burial is in Jonesboro Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Frances Hill Andrews, 95
Frances Hill Andrews of Monroe, a retired cook, died Saturday. The funeral is 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Allen Chapel AME Church, Monroe. Burial is in Bright Water Cemetery, Alto, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Calvin Barber, 47
Calvin Barber, a truck driver of Monroe, died Monday. Funeral services are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Lee Farmer, 95
TALLULAH — Lee Farmer, a farmer, died Saturday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Friday at East Star Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is at Mount Moriah Church Cemetery, Thomastown, under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. The wake is 6-7 p.m. today at the funeral home's St. Mary Chapel.

Thomas Ray Horton, 35
BERNICE — Thomas Ray "Tootie" Horton, a carpenter, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

James M. 'Jimmy' Lee, 49
WATERPROOF — James M. "Jimmy" Lee, a gauger and Louisiana Department of Agriculture employee, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial is in the Lee Family Cemetery. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Johnny Martinez, 63
RAYVILLE — Johnny Martinez, a truck driver, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Harold E. Mayhugh, 58
RUSTON — Harold E. Mayhugh, a correction officer, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Saturday at Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston. Burial is in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Earlene Jones, 79
Earlene Jones of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Greater Flowery Mount Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is in Hope Estate Cemetery, Wisner, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. with a family hour from 6-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Reginald Perry, 40
BASTROP — Reginald Perry, disabled, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

J.D. Rayborn, 88
MONTEREY — J.D. Rayborn, a retired foreman with International Paper Co., died Tuesday. Graveside service is 2 p.m. today at Campground Cemetery, Hampton, Ark., under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ida Bell Williams, 68
TALLULAH — Ida Bell Williams, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Saturday at Travelers Rest Church. Burial is in New Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Zetelia Wilson, 84
Zetelia Wilson of Monroe, a domestic worker, died Monday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Bessie M. Harrell Wood, 66
COLLINSTON — Bessie Mae Harrell Wood, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial is in Carter Cemetery, Collinston. Visitation is noon-5 p.m. today at the funeral home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Boldes, John Alvin: 1 p.m. Saturday, Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Daigle, Edward Joseph: 11 a.m. today, Holy Family Catholic Church, Port Allen.
Gerken, Julius E.: 2 p.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Olla.
Holcomb, Naomi: 3 p.m. today, Hillview Free Will Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Hunt, Lula Mae Hunt: noon today, True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe.
Laseter, Mavis Blood: 2 p.m. today, Central Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Mulhearn, Robert F. "Bobby": 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Murphy, Edrie Hay Murphy, 10 a.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro.
Robinson, Rachel: 1 p.m. Saturday, True Gospel Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Taylor, James Jerome: 2 p.m. today, First Pentecostal Church, Wisner.
Tucker, Kenneth Allen: 2 p.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
VanDerKarr, Vern K. VanDerKarr: 10 a.m. Saturday, Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.Walker, Marie Walker: 11 a.m. Friday, Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Williams, Henry Lee Sr.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Progressive Baptist Church, Monroe.
Williams, Louise McNeal: 1 p.m. today, Alexandria No. 1 Missionary Baptist Church, Oak Ridge.

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

CHRISTINE CLAMPIT OWENS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Christine Clampit Owens, age 72, will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, Feb ruary 12, 2005 at Kilpatrick Fu neral Home Chapel in West Monroe, LA. Rev. Oda "Tuck" Roberts and Rev. Ray Owens will be officiating. Interment will be at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens in West Monroe, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.
Mrs. Owens, who resided in West Monroe, LA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 10, 2005 at her residence.
She was a retired Read ing Math Coordinator for the Ouachita Parish Schools for over 30 years, having taught at Millsaps, Ransom, Lenwil, and Riser schools. Christine was a former member and past Grand Organist of the LA Order of the Eastern Star from 1998 — 1999 - She was also Louisiana Mother of the Year 1998-1999.
Mrs. Owens was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA, where she served as pianist and organist for many years until her health failed.
She was preceded in death by her father, Johnny Lee Clampit and mother, Annie Glennon Clampit.
She is survived by her hus band of 44 years, Wamul R. Owens, and brother, Milton Clampit and wife, Arlene all of West Monroe, LA.; Two Sons: Gregory Owens, MD, and wife, Julia Owens, MD, their children, Winston and Madison of Cincinnati, OH; and Christopher Owens, DDS and wife, Tessa Madere, DDS and their daughter, Gabrielle Owens of West Monroe, LA; three nephews: Stephen Clampit and wife, Tracy; Paul Clampit and wife, Donna; Jonathan Clampit and wife, Suzane; Double first Cousin: Dennis Glennon and many cousins, other relatives, and a host of friends and former students.
Pallbearers will be Stephen Clampit, Jonathan Clampit, Dennis Glennon, Roy Lee Simms, Freddie Whitten, and Ray Holton.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Paul Clampit and Hansel Nelson.
The family would like to give special thank you to Christine Britton, Wanda Foster, and Mary Johnson for their compassionate care of Christine.
Any planned memorials may be made to the American Can cer Society or the Parkinson's Association.
Visitation will be Friday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.

Calvin Barber, 47
Calvin Barber of Monroe, a truck driver, died Monday. Services are 3 p.m. Friday at New St. James Baptist Church. Burial arrangements were incomplete. Tennant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lillian Mavis Calhoun, 77
FARMERVILLE — Lillian Mavis Calhoun, a bus driver, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial is in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mathel Carter Sr., 67
GRAYSON — Mathel Carter Sr., a construction worker, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Monday at the Evening Star Baptist Church, Grayson. Burial is in Forrest Oak Cemetery, Olla, under the directions of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Eva Matthews Claunch, 49
COLUMBIA — Eva Matthews Claunch, a medical technician, died Wednesday. Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Lula Collins, 86
NEWELLTON — Lula Collins, a homemaker, died Feb. 2. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home Chapel, Newellton. Burial will follow at Wyoming Cemetery, Newellton, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home.

Billie Katherine Dark, 77
WINNFIELD — Billie Katherine "Dick" Dark, a retired Winn Parish School System employee and billing supervisor of the Gaars Mill/Hudson Water System, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burial is in Harmony Grove Cemetery, Dodson. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. until time of service Saturday.

Rogers Glispy, 87
TALLULAH — Rogers Glispy, a retired school custodian, died Feb. 4. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Hope Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial is in Oakwood Cemetery. Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lillian King, 66
WINNSBORO — Lillian King, a nurse's aide, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Shiloh Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burial will follow at Rest Haven Cemetery. Visitation is from 1-8 Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Gracie Levy, 76
WINNSBORO — Gracie Levy, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home.

Fay Diane Martin, 66
Fay Diane Martin of West Monroe died Wednesday. Graveside services were set for 2 p.m. today at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation will be noon-1 p.m. at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Zola L. Martin, 47
BASTROP — Zola L. Martin, a homemaker, died Feb. 2. Services are noon Saturday at Little Dee Baptist Church, Mer Rouge. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation will be all day today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home St. Mary's Chapel in Tallulah.

Johnny Martinez, 63
RAYVILLE — Johnny Martinez, a truck driver, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Jones Chapel Baptist Church in Girard. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 3-8 p.m. today. Tennant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jessie Lou McCarty, 70
TULLOS — Jessie Lou McCarty of Tullos, a homemaker and owner of Lou's Crafts and Silk, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Urania Pentecostal Church in Urania. Burial will follow at Beech Creek Cemetery in Winn Parish. Visitation is 5 p.m. today and until time of services Saturday at the church. Riser Funeral Home of Olla is in charge of arrangements.

James Miller, 70
TALLULAH — James Miller, an auto mechanic, died Feb. 2. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at China Grove No. 2 Baptist Church in St. Joseph. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation will be all day Friday at Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Agnes Fiedler Morgan, 99
Agnes Fiedler Morgan of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial is in Riverview Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.

Earl Price Sr., 94
Earl E. Price Sr. of Monroe, an auto mechanic, died Thursday. Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Annie M. Reitzell, 78
Annie M. Reitzell of Monroe, a housekeeper, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Avenue Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial arrangements were incomplete. Visitation is from 1-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home.

Louis F. Sheppert, 79
Louis F. "Shep" Sheppert of West Monroe, retired from South Central Bell, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial will follow at Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until services at the funeral home.

Manuel Anthony Starks, 58
Manuel Anthony Starks of Monroe, a construction worker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at the Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is in J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Benjamin Stewart, 65
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Benjamin Stewart, a farm worker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Northstar Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Gaither Memorial Cemetery. Visitation is noon-5 p.m. Saturday at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Helen D. Stoermer, 81
LONE STAR, Texas — Helen Devereaux Stoermer, formerly of Monroe, died Jan. 29. The funeral was Saturday at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Dangerfield, Texas. Arrangements were under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home, Hughes Springs, Texas.

Gordie Stringfellow, 78
BERNICE — Gordie JoBridges Wilson Stringfellow, a domestic worker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Hopewell Baptist Church, Bernice. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation is 6-7:30 p.m. today at the church. Miller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

James Taylor, 80
ROXBURY, Mass. — James Taylor, a retired window washer, died Feb. 4. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Rest Baptist Church, Quitman. Burial will follow at Mount Zion Cemetery under the direction of King Funeral Home of Ruston. A visitation will be 2-4:45 p.m. today at B.E. King Chapel in Ruston.

Veleria Mae G. Wade, 70
Veleria Mae Golden Wade of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe. Mulhearn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Oscar K. Williams, 72
Oscar Kennedy Williams of West Monroe, an educator and coach, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Olive Branch Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will follow at Hasley Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:30-7:30 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Opal L. Wright, 77
BERNICE — Opal L. Wright, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at New Hopewell Baptist Church. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday at Tennant Funeral Home in Rayville.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Andrews, Frances Hill: 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Allen Chapel AME Church, Monroe.
Boldes, John Alvin: 1 p.m. Saturday, Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Farmer, Lee: 1 p.m. today, East Star Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Lee, James M.: 10 a.m. Friday, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Mayhugh, Harold E.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston.
Jones, Earlene: 2 p.m. Saturday, Greater Flowery Mount Baptist Church, Monroe.
Robinson, Rachel: 1 p.m. Saturday, True Gospel Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Tucker, Kenneth Allen: 2 p.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
VanDerKarr, Vern K.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.
Walker, Marie: 11 a.m. today, Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Williams, Henry Lee Sr.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Progressive Baptist Church, Monroe.
Williams, Ida Bell: 11 a.m. Saturday at Travelers Rest Church, Tallulah.
Wilson, Zetelia: 11 a.m. Friday, Miller Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe.
Wood, Bessie M. Harrell: 11 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

February 12, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MRS. PEARL BAUGH ALLEN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Pearl Baugh Allen, 83, of West Mon roe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday February 13, 2005 at the Feazel Chapel of the First Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Lemuel Baugh and Rev. Mark Fenn officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Ceme tery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Allen died February 11, 2005 at the Landmark Nursing Home.
Mrs. Allen was a member of the First Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA, and the Wil liamsVines Sunday School Class. She established Dobbie's Nursery in 1955. She was the last remaining child of Milton and Nancy Baugh.
Survivors: Son and Daugh terinlaw, Johnny and Corrine Pace; Granddaughters, Bonnie M. Patterson and husband, Chris and Julie Pace; numerous nieces and nephews. Nephews will serve as pall bearers.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.

EVA CLAUNCH
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA.
Services for Mrs. Eva Claunch, age 49, of Columbia, LA, will be 11:00 AM Saturday, February 12, 2005 at the Chapel of Riser Funeral Home with Rev. Glenn Gore officiating. Interment will the Old Bethel Cemetery in Clarks, LA, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home Columbi a, LA.
Mrs. Eva Claunch died Wednesday, February 9, 2005, at Citizens Medical Center in Columbia, LA. Mrs. Claunch was employed by E. A. Conway Memorial Hospital, as a Medical Records Supervisor.
She was the daughter of the late Odis Matthews and the late Leola (Reynolds) Matthews, having been born on October 19, 1955 at Monticello, LA.
She was preceded in death by her sons: Chris Claunch and Cody Claunch, and her daugther Tammy Claunch. Two brothers, George and Odis Ray Matthews and by her fa therinlaw, Charles Lavelle Claunch.
She is survived by her hus band Mr. Dale Claunch of Co lumbia, LA; one daughter: Miss. Amber Claunch of Columbia, LA; four brothers: Benny Matthews of Columbia, LA, Jimmy Matthews of Winnsboro, LA, Ardis Matthews of Winnsboro, LA, Jerry Wayne Matthews of Monticello, LA; and her motherinlaw: Dorothy Irene Claunch, of Columbia.
Pallbearers will be Bryan Matthews, Randy Matthews, John Britton, Kert Williams, Tim Porter, and George Matthews.
The family will receive visitors on Saturday from 8:00 AM until time of service.

COLEMAN W. COLE
R iser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA.
Services for Mr. Coleman W. Cole, age 85, of Forest Hill, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, February 13, 2005 at the Chapel of Riser Funeral Home Columbi a, LA, with the Rev. Clarence Mounce officiating. Interment will be at Rosefield Cemetery in Rosefield, LA under the direc tion of Riser Funeral Home Co lumbia, LA.
Mr. Cole died Friday, February 11, 2005, at Veterans Adminis tration Medical Center in Alex andria, LA.
Mr. Cole was employed by Louisiana Pacific. He served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II.
He was preceded in death by his parents George and Kittie Babcock Cole, by his wife Mrs. Annie Cole, and a sister Melba Bartley.
He is survived by his daughter and soninlaw: Phyllis and Mark Lachney of Forest Hill, LA; sons: O V Perot of West Mon roe, LA, Tony Perot of Columbi a, LA, and Michael Perot of Bat on Rouge, LA; two sisters: Allie Hollis of Rayville, LA, and Venia Jordan of Winnfield, LA; twelve grandchildren and fourteen greatgrandchildren.
Arrangements are being han dled by Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Highway 165, Columbia, LA, where the family will receive friends on Saturday, February 12, 2005 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

MR. CLIFFORD LEO FOSTER
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral Services for Mr. Clifford Leo Foster, 65, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday February 13, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Fu neral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. David Maxwell offici ating. Burial will be in the Twin Cities Memorial Gardens in West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Foster died on February 11, 2005 at the Glenwood Re gional Medical Center in West Monroe, LA, after a brief illness. He was a retired fire fighter with the West Monroe Fire Depart ment.
Mr. Foster was a 32nd degree mason, and was a member of the West Monroe Lodge 419. Mr. Foster was the retired own er of Foster Air and Heating. He was a Navy Veteran.
Mr. Foster was a member of Ridge Ave. Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA and also of the Fellowship Sunday School Class.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Ann Foster; sons, Courtney Foster and wife Lisa and John Foster and wife Linda; four grandchildren, Mandy, Kaitlyn and Taylor Foster and Sean Crow; brother, Wayne Foster and sister, Ann Allen all of West Monroe, LA.