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

EDNA MAE FORREST FOSTER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA

Funeral services for Mrs. Edna Mae Forrest Foster, 67, of West Monroe, LA will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 11, 2006 at Lapine Assembly of God Church, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Mildred Lenard officiating. Interment will follow in Lapine Assembly of God Church Cemetery, West Monroe, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

Mrs. Foster was born December 29, 1938 in West Carroll Parish and died February 9,2006 in West Monroe. She was a member of Assembly of God Faith. She was a homemaker and will be remembered as a very loving and caring person.  Mrs. Foster was preceded in death by her parents, Bessie and William Forrest.

Mrs. Foster is survived by her husband of forty years, Bobby L. Foster; daughter, Debbie Townsend; two grandchildren, Haden Hobbs and Jodi Lea Townsend; two sisters, Geneva Tarkington and Betty Joyce Bryant and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Daniel Blakeney, Ricky Nolan, Shane Foster, Haden Hobbs, Donnie Foster, and Kenneth "Bud" Wyatt.

Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 until service time at Lapine Assembly of God Church.

JESSE STAPLES HEARD, JR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA

Jesse Staples Heard, Jr. passed away on February 8, 2006 at the age of 60. Services are planned for, Saturday, February 11, 2006 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1901 Lexington Avenue, Monroe. Family visitation will be in the church parlor beginning at 9:30 AM followed by the Service at 11:30 AM.

Jesse, also fondly known as Buz by family and friends, was born in Monroe, LA on March 25, 1945. He attended school in West Monroe and graduated from West Monroe High School in 1963. He graduated in 1967 from Louisiana State University with a B.S. in Business Administration. While at LSU he was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. In 1970 he received in Juris Doctor Degree from Loyola Law School. After completing law school, Buz was inducted into active duty in the U.S. Army as a 2nd Lieutenant stationed in Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland and then the Presidio of San Francisco, CA.

In June 1972, he returned to Monroe to begin practicing law. Over the past thirty-three years, he has primarily been a sole practitioner of law. He was a member as well as served as the President of the 4th District Bar Association and was also a member and President of the Indigent Defender Board of Directors. He was currently serving as a member of the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board. Buz also was also involved in other community organizations and was a past President of the Lotus Club. As an attorney, he valued being straightforward with his clients providing them with the best representation that was possible. His family appreciates the loyalty, patience and concern of so many of the people he has represented especially while he was ill.

An avid sportsman, there was nothing that Buz loved doing more that being in the outdoors enjoying the beauty and bounty of nature. He loved hunting on the Mississippi River or fishing on Corney Creek. He instilled his love of the outdoors in his family and friends so that they could share this with him.

Preceding him in death are his parents Winifred and Jesse Heard. He leaves the love of his life, best friend and wife of thirty-seven years, Sydney Smith Heard. He also leaves his two daughters who were the joy of his life, Rebecca Heard Ross and Amanda Heard Ackel, and their husbands who became like sons to him, Douglas Paul Ross and David Paul Ackel. Also left are his five precious grandchildren who each stole his heart in their own way: Jesse Katherine Ross, Hannah Leigh Ross, Caroline Grace Ackel, Emily Kaye Ackel and Alex Hayward Ackel. Also remaining are his sisters and their husbands: Coralie and Jack White and Betty and Donny Clack and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who were all special in his life.

Services are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center-Gastric Cancer Research at www.mdanderson.org or P.O. Box 4486 Houston, TX 77210 or to St. Paul's United Methodist Church.

Friday - February 3, 2006

EVELYN ACHORD MAYO ST. AMAND BRIGHT
Evelyn was 62 at the time of her reunion with Jesus. Born 9/30/43 in New Orleans, LA and passed away 1/17/06 in Phoenix, AZ.
She is predeceased by her mother and father William and Mary Achord; son David Mayo; husband of twenty four years Larry St. Amand; brother Dan Achord and niece Cindy Thurmon.
She is survived by three sons, Danny Mayo, Mark Mayo and Jerry St. Amand; stepdaughter, Dr. Pam St. Amand; two sisters, Cindy Acosta and Fran Bradley; one brother, Hayward Achord; five nieces; one nephew; seven grandchildren and a very special friend, Wayne Marinelli.
There will be a life celebration on, Saturday, February 4, 2006 at Pine Grove Church, on Loop Road, Monroe, at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow in New Beulah Cemetery in Baptist, LA, where her ashes will be placed with the love of her life.
In lieu of flowers, we ask donations be made in memory of Evelyn to Pine Grove Church.

MARY FORE BUCKNER BURLINGHAM
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Mrs. Burlingham, 89, died February 1, 2006.
She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church. She received her education at Byrd High School, Centenary College, Gulf—Park College, L.S.U., and the former N.L.U. She was a retired social worker with the State of Louisiana, a member of Junior League, Ft. Miro DAR, First Families of Mississippi, Colonial Dames of Louisiana, and the Lotus Club.
Mrs. Burlingham was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson Burlingham; her father, Louis Buckner, Jr.; her mother, Mary McDowell Buckner; and sister, Anna Buckner Godwin.
Survivors are nephews, Albert L. Godwin Jr., Louis Buckner Godwin, and William Hampton Godwin; nieces, Anna Catherine Godwin, and Melissa Godwin; stepson, Nathan Burlingham and numerous cousins.
Private memorial services will be at a later date at Natchez City Cemetery in Natchez, MS.

MR. LUCIAN "HOT SHOT" WILLIS
Funeral services for Mr. Lucian "Hot Shot" Willis, 79, of Monroe will be held at 2:30 PM, Saturday, February 4, 2006 at New St. James Baptist Church with the Reverend David Brown, officiating under the direction of Hester Central Golden State Funeral Home. There will be an informal wake on, Friday, February 3, 2006 at Hester Central Golden State Funeral Home.

Clara M. Castleberry, 77 - Clara Margaret Castleberry of Sterlington, retired from Bank of Morehouse, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Christ Church Cemetery.
Dollie Lucille Coleman, 91 - Dollie Lucille Coleman of Monroe, a retired business owner, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Stewart A. Ferguson, 73 - SALINE — Stewart A. Ferguson died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Old Saline Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Old Saline Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Ella Mae Fields, 77 - FARMERVILLE — Ella Mae Fields, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be at Farmerville City Cemetery.
Barbara M. Forney, 67 - RUSTON — Barbara McManus Forney, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Douglas Cemetery near Ruston.
Thomas J. Gibson Sr., 67 - CLARKS — Thomas James Gibson Sr., an automobile technician, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Brownsville Baptist Church, Columbia. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at the church cemetery.
Carl H. Gregory, 70 p Carl H. Gregory of West Monroe, a retired deputy with the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office and former director of the North Delta Police Academy, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Lillie Pearl Griffis, 82 - BASTROP — Lillie Pearl Griffis, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and on Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Hughes Chapel Cemetery.
Don Richard Gulley, 65 - Don Richard Gulley of Sterlington, retired vice president at Ventura Foods, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Liberty Baptist Church, Linville. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Willie Nette Harris, 98 - CLAYTON — Willie Nette Harris, a retired cook, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church, Clayton. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be at Garden of Rest Cemetery, Clayton, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Earlie Hayes, 71 - BASTROP — Earlie "Professor" Hayes, a retired principal, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Cherry Hill No. 2 Baptist Church, Gallien. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Myrtle Henry, 80 - Myrtle Henry of the Cartwright Community in Jackson Parish, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be at Cartwright Cemetery.
Johnny Hollis Jr., 25 - TALLULAH — Johnny Hollis Jr., a cashier, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Madison High School, Tallulah. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be at New Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.
Jack Jackson, 64 - Jack Jackson of Monroe, a construction worker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mount Mariah Cemetery, Chatham.
Lt. Col. Albert Leo Kay, 87 - Lt. Col. Albert Leo Kay of West Monroe, a retired teacher and lieutenant colonel with the U.S. Army, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens.
Elizabeth Ledent, 83 - Elizabeth Ledent of Monroe, a restaurant owner, died Saturday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery.
Rosie Luster, 92 - LAKE PROVIDENCE — Rosie Luster, a homemaker, died Jan. 25. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. today at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be at Heavenly Rest Cemetery.
Robert Lee Morris, 66 - Robert Lee Morris of West Monroe, a driver, died Jan. 26. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Essie Owens, 61 - Essie Owens of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Powell Street Extension Cemetery.
Johnny M. Parker, 95 - Johnny M. Parker of West Monroe, a retired salesman, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
John T. Pritchard Sr., 58 - BASTROP — John T. Pritchard Sr., died Wednesday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Monday at Christ Church Cemetery. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Charlie R. Puckett, 94 - Charlie Richard Puckett of Sterlington, retired from Thermatonic Carbon Co., died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until service time. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Ed Seay, 86 - DOWNSVILLE — Ed Seay, a retired laborer with Louisiana Gas, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Evening Star Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is noon until 5 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
John Leon Scott, 97 - WINNSBORO — John Leon Scott, a retired farmer, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Sunday at Fish Bayou Baptist Church, Swampers. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at Harris Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Frances Sullivan, 67 - JONESVILLE — Frances Sullivan died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Harmony Grove Cemetery, Gaars Mill.
Barbara J. Toston, 64 - Barbara J. Toston of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Liberty Christian Center, Monroe. Visitation is noon until 6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Lucian 'Hot Shot' Willis, 79 - Lucian "Hot Shot" Willis of Richwood, a farmer formerly of Bosco, died Jan. 26. Services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday at New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Previously Acknowledged
Bass, Mary L. Scott: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Myrtle Grove Baptist Church, Waterproof.
Bolden, Bessie Mae: 12:30 p.m. today, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe.
Brixey Jr., Billy Don "B.J.": 1 p.m. today, Westside Baptist Church, Ferriday.
Brown, Linda F.: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Luke Baptist Church, Newellton.
Bryant, Donald: 2 p.m. Saturday, Smith Temple Church of God in Christ, Bastrop.
Christon, Carolyn Marie: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Copes, Mattie Trull: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
Hampton, LaTarsha: 11 a.m. Saturday, Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium, Lake Providence.
Johnson, Clarence: noon Saturday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Mathis, Dan: 11 a.m. Saturday, Locust Hill Baptist Church, Fort Necessity.
Williams, Lizzie Mae: 1 p.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Sicily Island.

Saturday, February 4, 2006

MRS. THELMA "PEGGY" KERBOW FROST
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Thelma "Peggy" Kerbow Frost, 87, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM, Sunday, February 5, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe. Rev. "Butch" Pilcher will be officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Frost was born March 13, 1918 in Bend, OR and passed away February 3, 2006 in Monroe, LA.

Mrs. Frost was an active member of First Assembly of God Church in West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Frost is survived by two sons: Derrall I. Frost and wife Charlene of Austin, TX and Shannon Frost and wife Judy of West Monroe, LA; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association.
Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

MR. CARL H. GREGORY
Mulhearn Funeral Home
West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Carl H. Gregory, 70, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 4, 2006 at the New Chapel Hill Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Charles Dupree and Rev. Phillip Smith III officiating. Burial will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.
Gregory passed away quietly on the morning of February 2, 2006 after a brief illness.
Mr. Gregory worked for the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Bailey Grant as a deputy for twenty plus years with another three years in the United States Army as a Sergeant. In 1964, Mr. Gregory or Gregory as his friends and colleagues called him, started the first Canine Patrol Unit in Ouachita Parish. His dog, "Rock" was responsible for many apprehensions and accomplishments as noted by the Monroe News Star. He was later killed in action, which was a very moving moment with Gregory and Sheriff Bailey Grant as they buried "Rock" in quite a fitting ceremony next to Gregory's house. In 1969, he graduated from the FBI Academy headed by J. Edgar Hoover. His graduation ceremony has a picture of Mr. Gregory shaking hands with J. Edgar Hoover and President Richard Nixon. He returned to Ouachita Parish and was Sheriff Grant's Superintendent until he retired in 1980. One of his favorite accomplishments was his work with the Boy Scout Explorer Post under the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office. Gregory personally trained deputies for service at Ouachita Parish for a number of years. Later as his work began to be noted, other parishes led him to initiate and start the North Delta Police Academy, which he headed for five years. Since his retirement, this program continues to operate training some of the finest police officers in Louisiana. His legacy lives on.
Mr. Gregory is preceded in death by his daughter, Tommy Sue Gregory Smith; parents, John W. and Ethel Gregory and brother, Buddy Gregory.
Survivors include his wife, Lena Gregory; daughter, Sharon Kay Gregory Long both of West Monroe, LA; son-in-law, Rev. Phillip Smith III; step-children, Vevia Lynn Pearson Strum of Jefferson City, MO and John Stanford Pearson of Farmerville, LA; grandchildren, Melissa Anne Smith, Jodie Lynne Smith, Tammie Leigh Smith Arender, John Mitchell Harrell Jr. and Michael Thomas Harrell; step-grandchildren, Robin Pearson Knight, Heather Pearson, Pace Pearson, Patrick Goodwin, Ryne Goodwin, Hannah Taggart and Brenton Newberry; seven great grandchildren; brother, Roy Lee Gregory of Mandeville, LA.
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office Honor Guard Detail will serve as pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers will be Ricky Martin, Mike Harrell, John Harrell, John Pearson, Dewey Wood, Harper McKay and Virgil Hobgood.
Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time at the church on Saturday.

BROOKS JONES
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA
Funeral Services for Brooks Jones, 79, of Marion, LA will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday, February 5, 2006 at the Farmerville Church of Christ in Farmerville, LA with Larry White officiating assisted by David Shiers. Interment will be at Roark Cemetery in Marion under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville.
Mr. Jones served God as a faithful member of the Haile Church of Christ. He served his country during World War II and served his community as Town Councilman and Police Juror. He was a past Master of Masonic Lodge #283. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed the outdoors with his "boys" and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Celestine Taylor; brother, Jerry Jones and daughter, Angelyn Duty.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Virginia Jones of Marion, LA; children: Marilyn Preaus and husband Joe of Farmerville, LA, Scott Jones and wife Ava of Marion, LA, Josh Jones and wife Lesia of Monroe, LA and Carolyn Cobb and husband Gary of Farmerville, LA; grandchildren: Marc Duty and wife Krista, Lesli Thomas and husband Chris, Dan Preaus, Kasey Price and husband Jason, Ben Jones and wife Mandy, Derek, Courtney, McKenzie, and Kyrstyn Jones, Anna and Avery Cobb; half sisters: Janelle Snyder and Julia Ann Harbour; brothers-in—law Melvin Taylor, Daniel Green and Bobby Green; sister-in-law Shirley Jones.
Planned memorials may be made to the Spanish Missions at Haile Church of Christ or Ouachita Christian School's Teacher Endowment Fund.
Pallbearers will be Dan Preaus, Ben Jones, Derek Jones, Jason Price, Chris Thomas, Larry Bennett Taylor, Ricky Taylor and Chad Green.
Honorary pallbearers will be George V. Sehon and Billy Williamson.
Visitation will be Saturday, February 4, 2006 from 5:30 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville.

MR. JOHN M. PARKER, SR.
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
A memorial service for Mr. John M. Parker, Sr. will be 2:00 PM, Sunday, February 5, 2006 at Monroe Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. David Farmer.
Mr. John M. Parker, Sr. passed away February 2, 2006 at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe.

Johnnie was born July 6, 1910 in Bastrop, LA the eldest of nine children to Joe and Leta Eldridge Parker. He was baptized in Spyker, LA and educated in Bastrop. He began his work career as a banker in Bonita, LA and in 1934 began a forty-nine year association with Ritchie Grocer Co. in Monroe as buyer and manager. After his retirement from Ritchie, he was successful again in the selling of marketing and promotional items until he was past ninety years of age.
In 1936, Johnnie married the love of his life, Birdie Ramsey Parker, with whom he worked side-by-side for fifty-eight years until her death in 1994. In June of 1942, Johnnie and Birdie joined First Baptist Church of West Monroe where they served tirelessly for over fifty years. Johnnie was known as "Mr. Training Union" for the Louisiana Southern Baptist Convention since he had served as Director of the Training Union for twenty-nine years at First Baptist, had been President of the Ouachita Parish Training Union for fifteen years and had served as President of the Louisiana State Training Union. Johnnie was a Deacon for over fifty years, served on countless committees of the church and had been Director of the Senior Adult II Sunday School for many years.
Johnnie was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife and his siblings, Mabel Alice Parker Wood, Sue Parker McKeithen and J.W. (Sing) Parker.
He is survived by his son, John M. Parker, Jr. and wife, Pam of Seal Rock, OR and by his daughter, Madelyn Faye Farmer and husband, David of Shreveport. Surviving grandchildren are Danny Parker, Benny Parker, Sharon Parker Buscher and husband, Lt. Col. Robert Buscher, Kate Farmer Swiney and husband, David Swiney, Beth Farmer and husband, Tom Phillips, Mary Farmer Hayes and husband, Major Sean Hayes and John Lodge Farmer. Great grandchildren include Kaysea and Robert Buscher, Joseph, Sarah and Jenna Swiney, Peyton and Garren Hayes and Sofie and Livia Phillips.
The family would like to express their profound gratitude to Johnnie's loyal companions of the past two years, Becky Adams and Dorothy Adams, who loved and cared for him every day. The family also would like to thank Johnnie's many friends for their caring concern, especially Alton Calhoun and Susan Lolley. In lieu of flowers, the family would ask that memorials may be made to Juliette Fowler Homes, Inc. (1234 Abrams Rd., Dallas, TX 75214), Louisiana Baptist Children's Home in Monroe or a charity of the giver's choice.
Visitation will be 4:00 until 7:00 PM, Saturday, February 4, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

MR. JOHN LEON SCOTT
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA
Services for Mr. John Leon Scott, age 97, of Winnsboro, LA will be at 10:00 AM, Sunday, February 5, 2006 at Fish Bayou Baptist Church with Rev. Kelly Clark and Rev. Jerry Chapman officiating. Interment will follow at Harris Cemetery near Crowville, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Mr. Scott was proud to be a Published Poet. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Simons Scott.
Mr. Scott is survived by a daughter, Laverne Banks of Monroe; a son, John L. Scott and wife, Margie of Winnsboro; five grandchildren, Dr. Lisa Starnes, Jay Banks, Jerry Banks, Kelvin Scott, and Rhonda Lord, and eight great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Jabo Clark, Royce Bryan, W. L. Robbins, David LaBorde, John "Bud" LaBorde, and Dwight Pharr.
Honorary pallbearers will be Ronnie Ellerman, Aaron Scott, Jerry Southerlin, and Dr. William Knight.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Saturday evening at Fish Bayou Baptist Church.

MR. CARL EDWARD WILSON, SR.
Golden Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Carl Edward Wilson, Sr., 59, of Bastrop are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Saturday, February 4, 2006 at Golden Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Terry Ganey and Rev. Andy Myrick officiating. Interment will follow at Bonita Road Baptist Cemetery.
Mr. Wilson, pastor of South Side Baptist Church, retired construction manager and member of Chemin-A-Haut riding club, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2006 at St. Francis North Hospital.
He is survived by his wife of thirty-eight years Linda Wilson; mother, Bertie Wilson of Bastrop, LA; daughter, Carolyn Strahan and husband William of Rayville, LA; son, Carl Edward Wilson, Jr. and wife Lori of Rocky Branch, LA; sisters, Ida Mae Callendar and husband Joe of Bastrop, LA, Faye Welch of Winnsboro, LA and Pat White of Prescott, AR; brothers, G.B. Wilson and wife Becky of Bastrop, LA, Charles Wilson and wife Lynn of Bastrop, LA and William Dale Wilson and wife Helen of Fouke, AR; grandchildren, Miranda Faith Wilson, Cynthia Michelle Strahan, Ethan Lee Strahan, Robert James Wilson and Rayven Edward Wilson.
Mr. Wilson is preceded in death by his father, W.C. Wilson and daughter, Cynthia Michelle Wilson.
Serving as pallbearers will be Gary Branch, Lloyd Collins, Jimmy Straughn, Gerald Payne, Frank Fulmer and Charlie Coody.

Barbara M. Forney, 67 - RUSTON — Barbara McManus Forney, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be at Douglas Cemetery near Ruston.
Carl H. Gregory, 70 - Carl H. Gregory of West Monroe, a retired Ouachita Parish sheriff's deputy and former director of the North Delta Police Academy, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at New Chapel Hill Baptist Church. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Laura Booth Kelly, 45 - NEWNAN, Ga. — Laura Booth Kelly, a registered dietician, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Monday at Farmerville City Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Nellie Cutrer Rowe, 94 - FERRIDAY — Nellie Cutrer Rowe, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Connie Ruth Simpson, 60 - Connie Ruth Twiner Simpson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Frances Sullivan, 67 - JONESBORO — Frances Sullivan died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be at Harmony Grove Cemetery, Gaars Mill.
Previously Acknowledged
Bass, Mary L. Scott: 1:30 p.m. today, Myrtle Grove Baptist Church, Waterproof.
Brown, Linda F.: 1 p.m. today, St. Luke Baptist Church, Newellton.
Bryant, Donald: 2 p.m. today, Smith Temple Church of God in Christ, Bastrop.
Castleberry, Clara Margaret: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Christon, Carolyn Marie: 2:30 p.m. today, St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Ferguson, Stewart A.: 10 a.m. today, Old Saline Baptist Church, Saline.
Fields, Ella Mae: 2 p.m. today, Woodlawn Baptist Church.
Gibson Sr., Thomas James: 11 a.m. today, Brownsville Baptist Church, Columbia.
Griffis, Lillie Pearl: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Hampton, LaTarsha: 11 a.m. today, Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium, Lake Providence.
Harris, Willie Nette: 11 a.m. today, St. Mark Baptist Church, Clayton.
Hayes, Earlie "Professor": 2 p.m. today, Cherry Hill No. 2 Baptist Church, Gallien.
Hollis Jr., Johnny: 1 p.m. today, Madison High School, Tallulah.
Jackson, Jack: 2 p.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Johnson, Clarence: noon today, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Kay, Lt. Col. Albert Leo: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Ledent, Elizabeth: 3 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Monroe.
Luster, Rosie: 11 a.m. today, First Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Mathis, Dan: 11 a.m. today, Locust Hill Baptist Church, Fort Necessity.
Morris, Robert Lee: 11 a.m. today, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Owens, Essie: 11 a.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Pritchard Sr., John T.: 1 p.m. Monday, Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.
Scott, John Leon: 10 a.m. Sunday, Fish Bayou Baptist Church, Swampers.
Seay, Ed: 11 a.m. today, Evening Star Baptist Church, Monroe.
Toston, Barbara J.: 11 a.m. today, Liberty Christian Center, Monroe.
Williams, Lizzie Mae: 1 p.m. today, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Sicily Island.
Willis, Lucian "Hot Shot": 2:30 p.m. today, New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe.

Sunday- February 5, 2006
RITA CLEMENT BLANCHARD
Landry's Funeral Home - Napoleonville, LA
Funeral services for Rita Clement Blanchard, 84, of Napoleonville, LA will be at 11:00 AM on, Monday, February 6, 2006 at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville, LA. Interment will in St. Anne Catholic Cemetery in Napoleonville, LA under the direction of Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville, LA.
Mrs. Blanchard was born on October 3, 1921 and passed away on February 4, 2006.
She was a lifelong parishioner of St. Anne Catholic Church and Immaculate Conception Altar Society.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Blanchard; parents, Clairfait and Clarise Pierce Clement; brothers, Pierce and Daniel Clement; sister, Anita Blanchard and grandchild, Bryan Savoy.
Survived by her is her sons, Patrick Blanchard and wife Brenda of Hammond, Donald Blanchard and wife Gail of Hammond, Conrad Blanchard and wife Nancy of Monroe and Joey Blanchard and wife Patty of Napoleonville; daughters, Dianne Blanchard Savoy and husband Frank of Labadieville and Faye Blanchard Robichaux and husband John of Thibodaux; sixteen grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM on, Sunday, February 5, 2006 at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 8:00 AM until 11:00 AM on, Monday, February 6, 2006 at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville.

Chelsea Church
This letter goes out to thank everyone in our community for every prayer, every donation and every ounce of love that you've shown us. To all those whom I don't even know, and yet you still expressed your love and compassion through either cards or donations. We have never felt so loved by so many people. There are no words to describe our gratitude. The outpouring of love and generosity has been overwhelming. Since our precious Chelsea left this earth; our lives have been changed drastically. Nothing will ever be the same again, but through your love and support; you have made our darkest days a little brighter, God has truly blessed us through all of you. Chelsea's memory will live on in this community through the lives of those who loved her. We send you our deepest love and appreciation. Sincerely Yours, Martin & Ann Church & girls, Emily, Jessica & Mandie

GLADYS T. JILES
Farrar Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Gladys T. Jiles, 85, of Downsville will be held 10:00 AM, Monday, February 6, 2006 at Farrar Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville with Bro. Walter Brown and Bro. Chris Keene officiating. Interment will be in the Chatham Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville.
Mrs. Jiles, a retired salesperson and a member of the Jehovah Witnesses died Saturday.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Alma and Ed Thompson; daughter, Nelda Bennett; granddaughter, Katherine Ates and grandson, Brandon Ates.
Survivors include her husband, Harvey L. Jiles of Downsville; one son-in-law, Roy Bennett of Downsville; one sister and brother-in-law Thelma and Grady Works of Alexandria, LA; two grandchildren, Connie and Joey Taylor and Debbie and Buddy Adams; three great grandchildren, Shannon Ates and fiancé Dennis Woods, Shane and Anissa Ates and Roy Ates, Jr.; six great great grandchildren, Taylor Martin, Dustyn Ates, Dakota MacKenzie, Ethan Ates, Abi Ates and Avery Ates and special friend, Will Hyde.
Pallbearers will be Will Hyde, Gary Works, Tyler Keene, John Saxon, Milton Hill and Charles Davis.
Visitation will be Sunday from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Friends may send condolences to the family via website at www.farrarfh.com.

BROOKS JONES
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA
Funeral services for Brooks Jones, 79, of Marion, LA will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday, February 5, 2006 at the Farmerville Church of Christ in Farmerville, LA with Larry White officiating assisted by David Shiers. Interment will be at Roark Cemetery in Marion under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville.
Mr. Jones served God as a faithful member of the Haile Church of Christ. He served his country during World War II and served his community as Town Councilman and Police Juror. He was a past Master of Masonic Lodge #283. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed the outdoors with his 'boys' and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Celestine Taylor; brother, Jerry Jones and daughter, Angelyn Duty.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Virginia Jones of Marion, LA; children, Marilyn Preaus and husband Joe of Farmerville, LA, Scott Jones and wife Ava of Marion, LA, Josh Jones and wife Lesia of Monroe, LA and Carolyn Cobb and husband Gary of Farmerville, LA; grandchildren, Marc Duty and wife Krista, Lesli Thomas and husband Chris, Dan Preaus, Kasey Price and husband Jason, Ben Jones and wife Mandy, Derek, Courtney, McKenzie and Kyrstyn Jones and Anna and Avery Cobb; half sisters, Janelle Snyder and Julia Ann Harbour; brothers-in—law Melvin Taylor, Daniel Green and Bobby Green; sister-in-law, Shirley Jones.
Planned memorials may be made to the Spanish Missions at Haile Church of Christ or Ouachita Christian School's Teacher Endowment Fund. Pallbearers will be Dan Preaus, Ben Jones, Derek Jones, Jason Price, Chris Thomas, Larry Bennett Taylor, Ricky Taylor and Chad Green. Honorary pallbearers will be George V. Sehon and Billy Williamson.

LAURA BOOTH KELLY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA
Laura Booth Kelly, 45, of Newnan, GA died, Wednesday, February 1, 2006.
Mrs. Kelly was a native of Farmerville, LA and daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. J.E. Booth.
She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Ed Kelly of Newnan, GA; step-daughters and step sons-in-law, Erin and Austin Daniel of Tampa, FL and Kristen and Jason Snyder of Virginia Beach, VA; step-son, Brendan Kelly of Newnan; grandson, Jayden Daniel of Tampa, FL; brothers and sisters-in-law, Brian and Vickie Booth of Columbia, MO and Richard and Mary Ellyn Booth of Newnan; sister and brother-in-law, Florence Ann and Johnny Prine of Pioneer, LA and beloved aunt Annie Laurie Booth of Farmerville along with numerous nieces, nephews and loving friends.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on, Monday, February 6, 2006 at Farmerville City Cemetery in Farmerville, LA with the Reverend David Martin officiating.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, on Sunday, February 5, 2006 at Kilpatrick's Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Flowers are welcome or contributions may be made to Crossroads Baptist Church Mission Fund at 2564 Sharpsburg-McCollum Road, Newnan, GA 30265.

MRS. ELDA MERLE STAKER SAWYER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Elda Merle Staker Sawyer, 73, of Rocky Branch, LA will be 2:00 PM, Monday, February 6, 2006 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Rocky Branch, LA. Rev. Mickey Bounds will be officiating. Interment will follow at Rocky Branch Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Sawyer was born September 7, 1932 in Ogden, UT and passed away February 3, 2006 in Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Sawyer was preceded in death by her parents William and Merle Staker.
Mrs. Sawyer is survived by her husband of fifty-five years, Ramsey L. Sawyer; son, Vance Sawyer; daughter, Cynthia Sawyer Wanner and husband Bryan all of Rocky Branch; grandsons, Lance Langley of West Monroe, Jonathan Cascio, and Dustin Wanner both of Rocky Branch; granddaughters, Crista Langley Tisdale and husband Ken of West Monroe and Becky Sawyer of Portland, OR; great grandchildren, Bryce Langley and Serenity Tisdale both of West Monroe and brothers, Bill and Hal Staker of Utah.
Pallbearers will be Leroy Adair, PeeWee Spillers, Charles Sawyer, Edward Sawyer, Coon Jackson, and Glen Langley.
Visitation will be Sunday from 3:30 PM until 7:00 PM at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Rocky Branch, LA.

GILBERT L. SEINLEZ
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Gilbert L. Seinlez, age 78, of Burlington Community will be held 2:00 PM Monday from the Columbia Chapel of Riser Funeral Home with Clarence Mounce and Gilbert Reese officiating. Interment will follow in the Harris Chapel Cemetery, near Kelly, LA.
Gilbert Leopold Seinlez was born on June 22, 1927 in Liege, Belgium to the union of his parents Henry Joseph and Lea Victoria Bessoms Seinlez. Gilbert was an accomplished artist and loved his family with all his heart. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law Howard Cummings.
Survivors include his sisters, Francine Cummings of Kelly, LA, Jeannine Collard and Ana Marie Fontaine, her brother George Seinlez all of Liege, Belgium and a host of nieces and nephews.
Serving as pallbearers will be nephews including John Cummings, Jack Cummings, Danny Cummings, Mark Cummings, Jason Cummings, and David Cummings.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jonathan Cummings and Christopher Chamberlain.
In lieu of flowers, any planned memorials should be made to the Humane Society and/or the American Diabetic Association.
The family will receive visitors on Sunday from 2:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the Riser Funeral Home, 7131 U S Highway 165, Columbia, LA

MRS. CONNIE "PEACHES" TWINER SIMPSON
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Memorial services for Mrs. Connie "Peaches" Twiner Simpson, 60, of West Monroe, LA will be at 2:00 PM, Monday, February 6, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Rick Crandall and Rev. Scotty Sanders officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Mrs. Simpson passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on, Thursday, February 2, 2006.
Connie, Peaches, as she was known affectionately by all of her grandchildren, was born October 14, 1945 in Baton Rouge, LA to the union of Paul and Ruth Twiner, who preceded her in death.
Connie grew up in West Monroe, attending First Baptist Church of West Monroe, where she remained a member today.
In 1961, she married the great love of her life, Jerry Simpson, with whom she spent the next forty-five years. She believed nothing was more important in life than family. She was best friend to her husband, both sons, and her daughter. Connie loved being a wife, mother, and especially a grandmother to her six grandchildren.
Her great passion in life was her home and her never-ending need to redecorate. With Connie's abundance of energy and many creative talents, her home was constantly under renovation. She loved looking at the latest home magazines and watching the home shows and trying out new ideas and techniques.
Connie recently had acquired a new companion whom she was often seen around town with. Joleah, her beloved boxer, had become her shadow in the last year of her life.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry Ray Simpson; children, Roddy Simpson and his wife, Dianna of West Monroe, Tonya Mercer and her husband, Greg of Searcy, AR, and Remi Simpson and his wife, Tanya of West Monroe; grandchildren, Jamie Simpson, Tony Simpson, Reni Simpson, Calon Mercer, Conley Simpson, and Bailey Simpson; step-grandchildren, Joshua, Jeremy and Jordon Wiggins; two great-grandchildren; mother-in-law, Mabel Simpson; sister-in-law, Paula Hipp; two nephews; and numerous cousins.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Jackson, Barry White, Lonnie Shows, Mark and Mike Sistrunk, John Jones, and Danny Lary.
Honorary pallbearers will be Glenn Leshe, Daniel Clark, William Guyton, Tom McCandlish, and Billy Ray Edwards.
Visitation will be Sunday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA.

MR. DYSON WILSON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home -West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Dyson Wilson, 88, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM, Monday, February 6, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe Chapel. Rev. Gene Thomas will be officiating. Interment will follow at Culbertson Cemetery in Union Parish under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Wilson was born June 2, 1917 in Wyatt, LA and passed away February 4, 2006 in West Monroe, LA.

Mr. Wilson was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in West Monroe, retired from Manville papermill with thirty-two years of service. He was a communications operator in the U.S. Army and trained others to utilize Morse code; in WWII he was in the 34th Field Artillery. Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his sisters Ellen Holsenbeck and Marie Naquin. He was an avid gardener, and will be remembered for his humor, generosity, great kindness, magical manner, and ability to entertain with a story that only he could tell.
Mr. Wilson is survived by his wife: Lurline Wilson; daughter: Beverly Wilson Alsup; sister: Martha Haley; brother: H.O. Wilson, both of West Monroe; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Sunday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.

MRS. JEWEL WOODRUFF YOUNG
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Jewel Woodruff Young, age 82, of Wisner will be held 2:00 PM, Thursday, February 9, 2006 from the Columbia Chapel of Riser Funeral Home with the Rev. Thomas Peoples officiating. Interment will follow in the Welcome Home Cemetery at Grayson, LA.
Jewel Marie Woodruff Young was born on December 6, 1923 to the union of her parents, Hobart W. Woodruff and Ollie Gibson Woodruff Duke. She was preceded in death by her husband, Excel Young; son, Gary Young; grandson, Scotty Young; parents; stepfather, Mr. Carl Duke; brothers and sisters, Manuel L. Woodruff, Ella Mae Woodruff Thornhill Starling, Ray C. Woodruff, Ruby Elaine Woodruff Brossard, Katie Woodruff Hebert and Hobart W. Woodruff.
Left to mourn her passing yet celebrate her life are sons, Eddie Young and wife Mary of Austin, TX, Charlie Young and wife Dawn of Cedar City, UT and Bobby Young of Wisner; daughter, Carleen Young of Salt Lake City, UT; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Faye Woodruff Turner and her husband James of Wisner, Tilda and Waymond Calhoun, Binus and Barbara Duke, Jerry and Elaine Duke, Melba and Ben Nichols, Judy and Mark Meredith, all of Columbia and by a host of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive visitors on Wednesday evening from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the Riser Funeral Home, 7131 U.S. Highway 165, Columbia, LA.

Ethel M. Childress, 85 - COLUMBIA — Ethel M. Childress, a retired nurse, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Old Bethel Cemetery at Clarks.
Thelma 'Peggy' Frost, 87 - Thelma "Peggy" Kerbow Frost, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.
LaDona Hendricks, 55 - VIDALIA — LaDona Burgess Hendricks, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Monclova Cemetery, Waterproof.
Albert V. Hollister, 85 - Albert V. Hollister, Ph.D, a retired physical education professor at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
James O. Johnston, 83 - RAYVILLE — James O. Johnson, a farmer, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Eastside Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery.
Charles McDonald, 75 - NATCHEZ, Miss. — Charles McDonald, a retired security guard, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Central Cemetery at Wisner.
Johnny M. Parker, 95 - Johnny M. Parker of West Monroe, a retired salesman, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum with burial to follow in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Opal Lee Ray, 77 - Opal Lee Ray, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Previously acknowledged Kelly, Laura Booth: 11 a.m. Monday, Farmerville City Cemetery. Pritchard Sr., John T.: 1 p.m. Monday, Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop. Scott, John Leon: 10 a.m. today, Fish Bayou Baptist Church, Swampers.

MONDAY - February 6, 2006

PAUL H. ANGEL
Caruth-Hale Funeral Home - Hot Springs, AR
Paul H. Angel, 82, of Hot Springs, AR died February 2, 2006 at his home.
He was born October 2, 1923 in Paul's Valley, OK to Omer and Edna Angel.
He was a member and deacon of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Paul was also a Navy Veteran in World War II and was a Captain with Delta Airlines for thirty-three years.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-five years, Lee Angel; a son and daughter-in-law, Johnny and Laura Angel of Hot Springs, AR; a daughter and son-in-law, Paula and Marshall Napper of Monroe, LA; a daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Wyatt Mackey of Las Cruses, NM; five grandchildren, Jeff Bittle of Nashville, TN, Travis, Cole and Emily Napper of Monroe, LA and Caitlin Angel of Hot Springs and two great grandchildren, a sister, Louise McLean of Panama City, FL deceased.
The Rev. Stan Larson will officiate at the memorial service in the sanctuary of Westminster Presbyterian Church on, Monday, February 6, 2006 at 11:00 AM.
Internment will be at The Columbarium of Westminster Presbyterian Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3819 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, 71913. Arrangements are with Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. Guest register is at http://www.caruth-hale.com.

MRS. VERA LEE HAMILTON HALEY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Vera Lee Hamilton Haley, 79, of West Monroe will be at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, February 7, 2006, at Souls Harbor Pentecostal Church with Rev. Jimmy Masters officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Mrs. Haley was a member of Souls Harbor Pentecostal Church and taught college/career Sunday school class for many years. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a retired underwriter with State Farm Insurance and loved camping and quilting.
Mrs. Haley is survived by her son, Larry Haley and wife, JoAnn of Forney, TX; daughter, Sandy Reeves and husband, David of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Tricia Nadler and husband, Chris of West Monroe, LA, David Reeves and wife, Ann of West Monroe, LA, Wendy Erdman and husband, Keith of Forney, TX, and Todd Haley of Mesquite, TX.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 11:00 AM until service time at Souls Harbor Pentecostal Church.
Memorials may be made to Souls Harbor Pentecostal Church Building Fund.

DR. ALBERT VIRGIL HOLLISTER
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for Dr. Albert Virgil Hollister, 85, of Monroe will be at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, February 7, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Pastor Paul McComack officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Dr. Hollister passed away, Saturday, February 4, 2006. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran who served as a pilot in WWII and in the Korean Conflict. He was also a retired professor from Northeast Louisiana University (ULM). He received his PHD from George Peabody College, now Vanderbilt. He was a member of the Retired Teachers Association, Northeast Louisiana Bowlers Association, Pinehills Golf Club, and Highland Park Country Club.
Dr. Hollister was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Roy Hollister; sister, Mary and first wife, Johnnie Hollister.
Dr. Hollister is survived by his wife, Hazel Hollister; children, Kelly Hollister of Phoenix, AZ, Jim Hollister of Phoenix, AZ, Stacy J. Hollister of Dallas, TX, and Sean Hollister and wife, Andrea of Monroe, LA; granddaughter, Megan Hollister of Monroe, LA; brother, W.J. Hollister and wife, Katie of Mankato, MN; sister, Mavis Meyer and husband, Lewis of Welcome, MN; step children, Pam Frith and husband, Ken and Don Cummings and wife, Judy; four step grandchildren, and four step great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Dr. Bill Arrington, Lavelle Ivy, Charles Lane III, William Hance, Donald Cummings and Frenchie DeMers.
Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Northeast Louisiana Bowlers Association.
Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home in Monroe, LA, The Alzheimer's Association, or the charity of your choice. The family would like to extend a Special Thanks to the LA War Veterans Home for the loving care given to Dr. Hollister.

JAMES O. JOHNSTON
Brown-Holley Funeral Home - Rayville, LA
Funeral services for Mr. James 0. Johnston, 83, of Rayville, LA will be held 10:00AM, Monday, February 6,2006 at Eastside Baptist Church in Rayville, LA with Rev. Kyle Coates and Rev. Johnny Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Ebenezer Cemetery in Jonesboro, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville, LA.
James Johnston was born on April 2, 1922 in Carthage, MS and passed away on, Friday, February 3, 2006 in W. Monroe, LA.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Gwen Peters.
Survivors include his wife of sixty years, Juanita Johnston of Rayville, LA; a daughter, Jimmie Sherman and husband, Earle of Jonesboro, LA; a son.-in-law Delwyn Peters of Jonesboro, LA; four grandchildren, Kim Masters and husband, Dwayne of W. Monroe, LA, Kay Peters of Jonesboro, LA; Kelli Craig and husband Phillip of W. Monroe, LA and James W. Sherman of Grand Junction, CO and seven great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Justin Wyatt, Mike Bryan, Phillip Craig, Leroy Ratcliff, James Sherman, and Dwayne Masters.
Honorary pallbearers will be Ralph Stevens, Billy Barmore, Glen McGilton, and Ersell Crocker.

STEVE WAYNE MERCER
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA
Services for Steve Wayne Mercer, age 65, of Holum formerly of Granbury, TX will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, February 7, 2006 from the Holum Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Goodman officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Mr. Mercer was born on October 8, 1940 in New Albany, MS to the union of S.B. and Hermie Stanford Mercer and died, Saturday, February 4, 2006 at his residence.
He traveled the eastern half of the United States during his employment as a Technical Writer. He enjoyed the travel, however his greatest passion was fishing. He was a member of the Harrisburg Baptist Church in Ripley, MS and attended Holum Baptist Church. He was also a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served in the Air Force.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Nell Bassett Knight Mercer of Holum; two daughters, Joelle Bogosta of Citrus Springs, FL and Shannon Gamble of Texarkana, TX; one stepson, Jack L. Knight of Lincoln, NE; one stepdaughter, SMSgt Theresa Priddy of Pensacola, FL; four grandsons; five granddaughters and his constant companion during his illness, Stormy, the cat.
Pallbearers will be Terry Johnson, Eddie Dunn, Berl Braddock, Benny Warner, Ben Clark and Kurtis Volentine.
Ricky Fussell will serve as an honorary pallbearer.
Visitation will be Monday from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Holum Baptist New Life Center.

JOSEPHINE BIENZ MYRICK
Golden Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Josephine B. Myrick are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Tuesday, February 7, 2006 at Antioch Baptist Church with Revs. Lynn Townsend, Jerry Shows and Jerry Price officiating. Interment will be in the Bonita Road Baptist Church cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home.
Mrs. Myrick, a very loving wife, mother and grandmother, was a charter member of Antioch Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school and vacation bible school for many years. She helped many people by nursing them back to health when they were ill.
She is survived by a daughter, Pam Myrick Clark of Bastrop, LA; two sons, Rev. Andy Myrick and wife Brenda of Bastrop, LA and Jeremy O'neal Myrick of Bastrop, LA; sister, Marie Jones and husband James of Choudrant, LA; brother, Carl Bienz and wife Omega of Collinston, LA; two grandchildren, LaDonna Myrick Smith and husband Mark of West Monroe, LA and Jessica Renea Florinza of Bastrop, LA; two step grandchildren, April and Randy Clark; two great grandchildren, Caroline and Kalie Smith of West Monroe, LA and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends.
Mrs. Myrick is preceded in death by her husband of sixty years, C.O. "Shorty" Myrick and parents, Clarence and Vadis Bienz.
Serving as pallbearers are: Olan Haynes, Ritchie Redding, Brian Bienz, Mark Bienz, Mark Smith Greg Madden, Tony Kyles and Jamie Rainbolt.
Honorary pallbearers are: Bob, Tommy and Frank Cooper, Dan Hayes, Jack Hankins, Bruce Hankins, Mike Avery, Robbie Jackson and Dr. Allen Spires. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Monday at the church.

MRS. OPAL LEE YOUNG RAY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Opal Lee Young Ray of Monroe, LA will be at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, February 7, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe with Dr. John H. Traylor, Jr., officiating. Terry and Rodney Ray will give the eulogy and conduct the service. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park.
Mrs. Ray was born January 23, 1929, to the union of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Young of West Monroe. Mrs. Ray was a member of First Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. She loved people, especially her grandchildren who knew her as "Ma". Mrs. Ray was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers Robert and Tommy Young.
She is survived by her husband of fifty-seven years, Asa Ray; daughter, Phyllis Temple; sons, Terry and wife Marian, and Rodney and wife Jill; grandchildren, John Hanks, Rose Mary Martin and husband Michael, Elizabeth Hanks, Kristi Katayama and husband Fabio, Joseph Ray, Justin Ray, Ryan Ray, Amber Ray, Brandon Ray and Garrett Hudson; sisters, Mary Franks, Shirley Truett, Judy Pettis and Faye Jones; brothers, Charles, Fred, Poochie, Dewey and Ricky.
Pallbearers will be Ryan Ray, Joseph Ray, Justin Ray, Heath Young, Justin Young and Fredrick Jones.
Visitation will be Monday, 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn's on Sterlington Road.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Monroe.

GILBERT L. SAINLEZ
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA
Services for Gilbert L. Sainlez, age 78, of Burlington Community will be held 2:00 PM, Monday, February 6, 2006 at the Chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Clarence Mounce and Gilbert Reese officiating. Interment will follow in the Harris Chapel Cemetery east of Olla.
Gilbert Leopold Sainlez was born on June 22, 1927 in Liege, Belgium to the union of Henry Joseph and Lea Victoria Bessems Sainlez and died, Friday, February 3, 2006 at the St. Francis Cabrinia Medical Center in Alexandria.
He was an accomplished sign painter and artist. He loved his family with all of his heart. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother-in-law Howard Cummings.
Survivors include his sisters, Francine Cummings of Kelly, Jeannine Collard and Anne Marie Fontaine both of Liege, Belgium; his brother, George Sainlez of Liege, Belgium and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be his nephews, John Cummings, Jack Cummings, Danny Cummings, Mark Cummings, Jason Cummings, and David Cummings.
Jonathan Cummings and Christopher Chamberlain will serve as honorary pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, any planned memorials may be made to the Humane Society or the American Diabetic Association.
Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until time of services Monday at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia, LA.

Albert V. Hollister, 85 - Albert V. Hollister, Ph.D, a retired physical education professor at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Gladys T. Jiles, 85 - DOWNSVILLE — Gladys T. Jiles, a retired salesperson, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Chatham Cemetery, Chatham.
Nellie Cutrer Rowe, 94 - FERRIDAY — Nellie Cutrer Rowe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. A graveside service will follow at 2 p.m. in Roseland Cemetery, Gloster, Miss. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Claude Rush, 51 - VIDALIA — Claude Rush of Vidalia died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Elda Merle Staker Sawyer, 73 - ROCKY BRANCH — Elda Merle Staker Sawyer, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Rocky Branch. Burial will be in Rocky Branch Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. at the church.
Connie Twiner Simpson, 60 - Connie "Peaches" Twiner Simpson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Tricia Hensley Smith, 32 - Tricia Hensley Smith, of Monroe, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.
Gayle Tinsley, 60 - Gayle Tinsley, a member of the Ouachita Parish School Board, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Dyson Wilson, 88 - Dyson Wilson, a retired machine operator of West Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Culbertson Cemetery, Union Parish. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service at the funeral home.
Previously acknowledged Kelly, Laura Booth: 11 a.m. today, Farmerville City Cemetery. Childress, Ethel M.: 10 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Johnston, James O.: 10 a.m. today, Eastside Baptist Church, Rayville. McDonald, Charles: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Pritchard Sr., John T.: 1 p.m. today, Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Tuesday - February 7, 2006

ETHEL MAE CHILDRESS
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA
Ethel Mae Childress of Columbia, LA passed away, Saturday, February 4, 2006. She was born in Clarks, LA on September 10, 1920.
She is survived by her nephews,  Joe Steiner, Jr., and James Henry Steiner.
Ehtel was one of three children to Henry and Josephine (Josie) Childress.
She served in the Women's Army Corps service during WWII, working in the Intelligence Office as a clerk.
Though never married, Ethel was a dedicated family woman taking her parents, sister, nephews and their children into her care. She was a devoted animal lover, skilled still-life artist and an avid traveler who especially liked the beach.
Services were held, Monday, February 6, 2006 at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia. Interment followed in Old Bethel Cemetery, west of Clarks.

MRS. VERA LEE HAMILTON HALEY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Vera Lee Hamilton Haley, 79, of West Monroe will be at 1:00 PM Tuesday, February 7, 2006, at Souls Harbor Pentecostal Church with Rev. Jimmy Masters officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Mrs. Haley was a member of Souls Harbor Pentecostal Church and taught college/career Sunday school class for many years. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a retired underwriter with State Farm Insurance and loved camping and quilting. Mrs. Haley was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-one years, Marvin Haley.
Mrs. Haley is survived by her son, Larry Haley and wife, JoAnn of Forney, TX; daughter, Sandy Reeves and husband, David of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Tricia Nadler and husband, Chris of West Monroe, LA, David Reeves and wife, Ann of West Monroe, LA, Wendy Erdman and husband, Keith of Forney, TX, and Todd Haley of Mesquite, TX; her brother, Monroe Hamilton and
wife Faye; her brother-in-law, Rodney Haley; sisters-in-Law, Joyce Haley and Inez Renfrow; six great grandchildren, Anna Claire Nadler, Jacob Nadler, Tanner Erdman, Addison Haley, Josh Haley and Christopher Haley.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 11:00 AM until service time at Souls Harbor Pentecostal Church.
Memorials may be made to Souls Harbor Pentecostal Church Building Fund.

RAIG STEWART PERKINS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Craig Stewart Perkins, 38, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, February 8, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev. Eugene Brown and Rev. Tom Lowe officiating. Burial will be in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA.
Craig passed away on February 5, 2006 at his residence in West Monroe. He loved music, especially playing the Guitar and Drums. He was a 1986 graduate of West Monroe High School.
Survivors include his parents, James Stewart and Sylvia Jordan Perkins;
brother, Shane Perkins and wife Ashley; sister, Melanie Jones and husband Charlie; grandparents, Chester and Vera Perkins and nephews, Luke Perkins, Hunter and Landon Jones all of West Monroe, LA.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.

MRS. GAYLE TINSLEY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Gayle Tinsley, 60, of West Monroe, LA will be 3:00 PM, Wednesday, February 8, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Johnnie Hankins, Rev. Bill Hearne, Rev. Ken Renfroe, Rev. Monica Monk and Rev. Kevin Ropp officiating. Burial will follow at Clark Springs Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Tinsley was born May 18, 1945, in Bolen, AR and passed away February 5, 2006 in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Tinsley was a charter member of Yeager Methodist Church and attended Asbury United Methodist Church where she participated in numerous activities. She was employed with Ouachita Parish School Board in the early childhood development program as a resource agent, and she also worked with the Homeless Program. Mrs. Tinsley was active in sports as a team mom with Dixie Youth Baseball and with West Monroe Rebels. She was an active military wife and worked with family support services. Mrs. Tinsley was a loving wife, mom, grandmother, and friend. Some of her favorite pastimes were fishing, arts and crafts, and she always inspired others to do their best.
Mrs. Tinsley is survived by her husband, Bobby Tinsley; four children, Wanda Tinsley Anderson and husband George, Susan Landers, Tammy Tinsley, and Bobby Wade Tinsley; four grandchildren, April Landers, Logan Landers, Robert E. Anderson, and Alison Anderson; one great grandchild, Wesley Landers; brother, Wesley Alexander.
Pallbearers will be Warren Ezell, John Shaw, William Guyton, Clarence Pemberton, Ronald Crowell, and Raymond Crowell.
Honorary pallbearer will be Arnold Ray Hendricks.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mom will be dearly missed by all she touched, Thanks for all your love, The Family

Milton Ausberry, 56 - MANGHAM — Milton Ausberry died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Mattie Barnes, 102 - BASTROP — Mattie Barnes, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Leanna Carter, 67 - BASTROP — Leanna Carter, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Marie 'Rea' Cole, 75 - RUSTON — Marie "Rea" Cole, a counselor, died Sunday. Graveside services are noon today at Cook Cemetery, Ruston. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Rebecca Cooper, 81 - DELHI — Rebecca Cooper, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Waverly. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Wednesday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at the church cemetery.
Willie 'Coot' Dilmore, 77 - Willie M. "Coot" Dilmore of Sterlington, an operator and pipe fitter at IMC Chemical, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Terry Lee Gordon, 51 - SEATTLE, Wash. — Terry Lee Gordon, formerly of Rayville, died Sunday. Services are noon Wednesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial will be at Royal Blue Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Vera Hamilton Haley, 79 - Vera Lee Hamilton Haley of West Monroe, a retired underwriter with State Farm Insurance Cos., died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Souls Harbor Pentecostal Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 11 a.m. today at the church until service time. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Moses Hall, 80 - BASTROP — Moses Hall, a landscape contractor and nurseryman, died Saturday. Graveside services are 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Mer Rouge Cemetery. Visitation is noon until 5 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Albert V. Hollister, 85 - Albert Virgil Hollister, Ph.D., of Monroe, a retired professor at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Betty Lou McGaha, 69 - OAK GROVE — Betty Lou McGaha, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Chickasaw Church of Christ. Burial will be at Concord Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Steve Wayne Mercer, 65 - HOLUM — Steve Wayne Mercer, formerly of Granbury, Texas, a technical writer, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Holum Baptist Church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Josephine Myrick, 79 - BASTROP — Josephine Myrick, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Antioch Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial will be at Bonita Road Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Lila P. Norred, 76 - CALHOUN — Lila P. Norred, a retired house supervisor at E.A. Conway Hospital, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Lula Mae Parker, 59 - BASTROP — Lula Mae Parker, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Bastrop.
Clinton Plunket, 71 - JENA — Clinton "Bennie" Plunket, a supervisor at Placid Oil Co. and a veteran, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Jena. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. today and 8 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Pineville.
Opal Young Ray, 77 - Opal Lee Young Ray of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Claude David Rush, 50 - VIDALIA — Claude David Rush, a production supervisor for Burnsed Oil Co., died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Highland Park Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
McDonald, Charles: 11 a.m. today, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Rowe, Nellie Cutrer: 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Wednesday - February 8, 2006

MRS. MARIE BENNETT
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA
Services for Mrs. Marie Bennett, age 67, of Winnsboro will be at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 8, 2006 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro with Rev. Jimmy Harper officiating. Interment will follow in Ogden Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Mrs. Bennett was a florist and passed away on February 7, 2006.
She was preceded in death by her son, Bobby Joe Chevallier; daughter-in-law, Hazel Chevallier and parents, Rena Mae and Curtis Fitch.
Survivors include her husband, Donnie Bennett of Winnsboro, LA; daughters, Patricia Chevallier of Pineville, LA and Kresta Price and husband, Ben of Winnsboro, LA; step-daughter, Donna Shivers of Winnsboro, LA; two sisters, Catherine Vines of Columbia, LA and Jessie Bee Barmore of West Monroe, LA; one brother, Willie Lee Fitch of Monroe, LA and ten grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be David DeBlieux, Brad Wiggins, Joshua Wiggins, Cliff Randall, Johnny Mullican, and Clayton Barmore, Jr.
Honorary pallbearer will be Gerald Ross.

WILLIE M. "COOT" DILMORE
Brown-Holley Funeral Home - Rayville, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Willie M. "Coot" Dilmore will be, Thursday, February 9, 2006 at Archibald First Baptist Church in Archibald, LA with Bro. E.J. Bradshaw, Bro. J.E. Brown and Bro. Dwayne Achord officiating. Interment will follow at Lynn Cemetery in Archibald, LA.
Willie M. "Coot" Dilmore was born on October 25, 1928 in Archibald, LA and passed away on February 6, 2006 in Monroe, LA. He is preceded in death by his parents, J.C. "Jace" Dilmore and Mary Ella Dilmore; a granddaughter, Charliegh Franklin and a brother, J.C, Dilmore, Jr.
Willie "Coot" Dilmore was a member of Sterlington First Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He also retired after thirty-seven years of employment at IMC Chemical in Sterlington, LA.
Survivors include his wife, Katie Jean Stephenson Dilmore of Sterlington, LA; three children, Ronnie Dilmore and wife, Debbie of Archibald, LA, Stephen Dilmore and wife, Marilyn of Sterlington, LA and Sheri Franklin and husband, Blain of Sterlington, LA; eight grandchildren, Joshua, Jeremy, and Chelse Dilmore, Stephanie D. Canales and husband, George Jr., Jace and Cody Dilmore and Jessi and McKayla Franklin; two great grandchildren Kayleigh Canales and Laura Canales; brother, Robert Earl Dilmore and wife, Bonnie of Sterlington, LA; sister, Velma Gill of Rayville, LA and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Honorary pallbearers will be Billy McCullough, William Gray, Billy Stephens, Les Parker, Brian Allen, Randy Joiner, and David Gibson.

MRS. PATSY ANN SKATES GANEY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Patsy Ann Skates Ganey, 70, will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, February 9, 2006 at Grace Baptist Church of North Monroe located at 219 Laurel Grove Drive. Officiating will be Rev. Paul Solice. Interment will follow at Rocky Branch Cemetery in Rocky Branch.
Mrs. Ganey was born on January 22, 1936 in Sterlington, LA and passed away February 7, 2006 in Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her parents: Blanks Skates and Dora M. Skates and son: Joseph William Ganey.
She is survived by her husband: Billy J. Ganey of Monroe; daughters: Patricia J. Ganey Pyle, Susan D. Ganey McFadden and husband, Marlon, Karen J. Ganey Partin and husband Mike, all of Monroe, LA; grandchildren: April Moore Robinson and husband Benjamin, Amy Pyle Moore and husband Jerry, Kimberly Ates Rayborn and husband Daniel, Kathy Ates Meredith and husband Adam, Angie Smith, and Julie Smith; great-grandchildren: Dagan Patrick Robinson, Kristopher Dale Moore and Madison Hope Meredith and one on the way.
Pallbearers will be Mike Partin, Donald Lovelady, Jerry Moore, Luther Pyle, Terry Huckabee, and Paul Tarter.
Honorary pallbearer will be Marlon McFadden.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, February 8, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA.

LILA MAXINE PHILLIPS NORRED
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Memorial services for Mrs. Lila Maxine Phillips Norred, 76, of Calhoun, LA will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, February 8, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Rev. Dale Farley will be officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Norred was born February 18, 1929 in Linville, LA and passed away February 6, 2006 in Calhoun, LA.
Mrs. Norred retired from E.A. Conway as a registered nurse and house supervisor with many years of service. Some of her favorite pastimes were baking and jelly making. She will be remembered as a very loving and caring person. She was preceded in death by her husband, David E. Norred, Sr.; son, David E. Norred Jr., and brothers, Henry, Roy , Fred and R.J. Phillps.
Mrs. Norred is survived by two daughters: Phillis Norred Williams and husband Stan and Deloris Norred Swoveland and husband Phil; five grandchildren: Heather Harnar and husband Ronnie, Corey Head, Sean, Michael, and Cathy Swoveland; three great grandchildren: Christopher, Amber and Megan Harnar; two brothers: Edd Phillips and wife Aline and Bill Phillips and wife Marzelle and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to favorite charity.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to, the staff and extended family at E.A. Conway, United Home Health and Patient Care Hospice for the care during Mrs. Norred's illness.
Family to receive guests from 10:00 AM until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

MRS. OPAL TISDALE WATSON
Rose-Neath Funeral Home - Shreveport, LA
Services for Mrs. Opal Tisdale Watson will be conducted Wednesday, February 8, 2006, 10:00 AM in the Memorial Chapel of Broadmoor Baptist Church, Youree Drive, Shreveport, LA with Dr. Tom Harrison officiating assisted by Dr. Larry Williams. Interment will follow in Hill Crest Memorial Park, Haughton, LA.
Mrs. Watson was born December 26, 1918 in Claiborne Parish, LA. She went to be with her Heavenly Father February 5, 2006 surrounded by her loved ones. She and her husband lived in Port Arthur, TX for twenty-nine years before moving to Shreveport, LA. She was a member of Broadmoor Baptist Church for more than thirty years.
Mrs. Watson was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-five years, Mr. Ernest W. Watson; parents, Glover E. and Novie K. Tisdale of Minden, LA; sisters, Gladys Adams of Monroe, LA and Mabel Crouse of Minden, LA and a brother, Glover E. Tisdale, Jr., of Bossier City, LA.
Mrs. Watson is survived by her daughter, Myrna Millard and husband Sidney of Monroe, LA; grandson, Scott Millard and wife Madyson of Lincolnton, NC; granddaughter, Carol Spurlock and husband Chuck of Whites Creek, TN; great-granddaughter, Ashleigh Spurlock of Whites Creek, TN; step great-grandchildren, Darren Ledford, Thea Montero, and Vina Chacon all of Lincolnton, TN; sister, Runnell Signoff of Shreveport, LA; brother, Marvin Tisdale and wife Ann of Bridge City, TX; sister-in-law, Aline Tisdale of Bossier City, LA; aunts, Lela Reid of Minden, LA and Lettie Kilpatrick of Arcadia, LA and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins.
Pallbearers are Scott Millard, Randy Tisdale, David Tisdale, Dalton Tisdale, Tommy Kemp, and Chuck Spurlock.
The family expresses a heartfelt thanks to Dr. Alan Borne, the staff Pierremont Health Care Center, West Wing, numerous sitters including Camica Allums, Marsha Robinson, Joyce Davis, and Amie Grant, the many members of Broadmoor Baptist Church who ministered to Opal, and her special friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to Broadmoor Baptist Church.

Marie Bennett, 67 - WINNSBORO — Marie Bennett, a florist, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Ogden Cemetery.
Ernest Edward Duncan, 85 - BASTROP — Ernest Edward Duncan, retired from International Paper, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Causey Cemetery, Bastrop.
Alvie H. Gates, 95 - Alvie H. Gates of West Monroe, a retired carpenter formerly of Monroe, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Ivy Berlin Kennard, 78 - CASPER, Wyo. — Ivy Berlin Kennard, a retired staff sergeant with U.S. Army, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Thursday until service time.
Lila Phillips Norred, 76 - Lila Maxine Phillips Norred of Calhoun, a retired registered nurse, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Craig Stewart Perkins, 38 - Craig Stewart Perkins of West Monroe died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. today until service time. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
Lee Roy Smith, 55 - SHREVEPORT — Lee Roy Smith, a truck driver, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Gayle Tinsley, 60 - Gayle Tinsley of West Monroe, retired from the Ouachita Parish School Board, died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Clarks Springs Cemetery, West Monroe.
John Luke Walker, 69 - JONESBORO — John Luke Walker died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4:30-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Harmony Grove Cemetery near Gaar's Mill.

Previously acknowledged
Cooper, Rebecca: 1 p.m. Thursday, Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Waverly.
Gordon, Terry Lee: noon today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville.
Hall, Moses: 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Mer Rouge Cemetery.
Plunket, Clinton "Bennie": 2 p.m. today, Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Jena.
Rush, Claude David: 11 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Thursday - February 9, 2006

ALVIE HOUSTON GATES
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe
Services for Alvie Houston Gates, 95, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, February 9, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Bob Holloway officiating. Interment will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, LA. Mr. Gates was born January 8, 1911, in Sikes, LA and died on February 7, 2006, after a short illness. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Monroe. He was a master carpenter who built many beautiful homesthroughout the area. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed traveling during his retirement years. His first wife of fifty years, Leola Hancock Gates and his second wife of eighteen years, Ximena Morgan Gates, preceded him in death.
Survivors include his son Felton Gates and wife Elva of Natchitoches, LA; daughter, Nellie Gates Hatten and husband Archie of Calhoun, LA; stepdaughter, Frances Grantham and husband John; stepson, Edward Morgan and wife Sharon; grandsons, Paul Gates and wife Connie, Wayne Gates and wife Darlene, Randall Hatten and wife Marcia; daughter, Deborah Bowie; step-grandchildren, Scott Grantham and wife Shannon, Tracy Bahn and husband David, Tom Morgan and wife Tanya, Marlene Byrd and husband Louis; twelve great grandchildren; nine great great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Willa Gates; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Paul Gates, Wayne Gates, Scott Grantham, John Bowie, Billy Roach, and Randall Hatten.
Honorary pallbearers will be J.D. Reeves, James Calloway, Harrold Brown, John Bates, and A.D. Foreman III.
Visitation will be from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM, Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
The family would like to thank the staff, nurses and aides of Ridgecrest Nursing Home and Northeast Regional Hospice for the care

T. J. Griffth
Superman will be missed very much...
Memorial services for Thaddeus James "T.J." Griffith, 26, will be, Saturday, February 11, 2006 at Bethel Pentecostal Church, 1920 Hwy 594, Monroe, LA at 2:00 PM.
T.J. was born on January 1, 1980 and passed away on February 6, 2006 at his home. He was preceded in death by his Grandmaw and his brother, Seth Taylor Griffith.
He worked for Vallery Roofing for three years.
Survivors include his fiancé, Tonya; three children, Brennan, Zack and Adriana; two step children, Dalton and Michelle and two very special "warriors", Zeus and Zena.

MR. EDDIE (BO) HOY JR.
Carlisle Funeral Home - Tarboro, NC
Services for Bo Hoy, age 38, formerly of West Monroe, LA will be held Friday, February 10, 2006 at 2:00 PM at Carlisle Funeral Home in Tarboro, NC.
Survivors include: wife, Linda, son, Dustin, daughter, Jamie and husband Lee, all of Tarboro, NC; mother, Pat Hoy, grandmother, artha Fontenot, daughter, Amber, son, Heath, and one grandchild, Cade all of West Monroe, LA.
Visitation will be Thursday from 7:00PM till 9:00PM at the funeral home.

CHERYL LYNN HUNTER
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mrs. Cheryl Lynn Hunter, 58, of Sterlington, will be at 1:00 PM, Thursday,
February 9, 2006, at Paron Baptist Church, with Rev. Kurt Auger officiating. Interment will be in Ouachita City Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mrs. Hunter was born June 13, 1947, in Lake Charles, LA and died February 8, 2006, in Monroe, LA.
Survivors include her husband of forty years, Charles R. Hunter; son, Lonnie R. Hunter, granddaughter, Caron D. Hunter; and brother, Ron Stoddard and wife, Tina.
Pallbearers will be Gary Stuart, Cassell Jett, Charlie Marshall, Paul McDougale, Doug, Buffington, and Brad Moore.
Honorary pallbearer will be Olan W. Hunter. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM, Thursday at Paron Baptist Church.

ERMA LOUISE TIMM KENWORTHY
Davis Funeral Chapel - Boonville, MO
Erma Louise Timm Kenworthy, 88, recently of Monroe, LA passed away in Pilot Grove, MO, February 6, 2006.
Services were held at Davis Funeral Chapel in Boonville, MO.
Erma spent many years as a dental technician with Dr. Ralph King in Monroe. Her husband, Woodson, preceded her in death in 1968. Erma maintained her home in West Monroe, LA, until failing health necessitated her move back to Missouri in 2004. Erma had many dear "pipeline" friends as well as her dear friends and family in Louisiana and Missouri who will miss her sweet smile and disposition.
Memorials suggested to the First Christian Church of Monroe.

FRANK MARDIS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mr. Frank Mardis,86, of Monroe, will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, February 10, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Donnie Wilkinson officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Mr. Mardis was born February 8, 1920, in Beekman, LA, and passed away on his birthday, February 8, 2006, in Monroe, LA. He was a farmer for most of his life. He served in the 11th Armored Division of the 3rd during WWII under General George C. Patton in Central Europe. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rudie B. Mardis and Icie Priest Mardis; son, Kenneth Mardis, and son-in-law, Charlie Earl.
Survivors include his wife of sixty-three years, Olean Bishop Mardis of Monroe; sons, Jerry Mardis and wife Connie of Monroe, and Wyman Mardis and wife Beverly of Monroe; daughters, Sylvia Rose Mardis Haynes of Monroe and Peggy Mardis Earl of Lumberton, TX; and twelve grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews: Pat Middleton, Mike Middleton, Jerel Earl, Britton Mardis, Derek Mardis and Colby Mardis. Honorary pallbearer will be Bobby Ray Mardis. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Thursday, February 9, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Milton Ausberry, 56 - MANGHAM — Milton Ausberry died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Mangham. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Mattie Barnes, 102 - BASTROP — Mattie Barnes, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are noon Friday at Holly Grove Baptist hurch, Collinston. Burial will be in Trousdale Hill Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Bobby Joe Bolden, 50 - GRAMBLING — Bobby Joe Bolden, a cosmetology shop owner, died Saturday. Services are noon Friday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in St. Joseph Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin.
Willie 'Coot' Dilmore, 77 - Willie M. "Coot" Dilmore of Sterlington, an operator and pipe fitter at IMC Chemical, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Archibald First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Lynn Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Richard Douglas Foy, 63 - WINNSBORO — Richard Douglas Foy, a chemical plant operator, died Feb. 2. Services are noon Saturday at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday with wake service from 6-7 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Winnsboro.
Patsy Skates Ganey, 70 - Patsy Ann Skates Ganey of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Grace Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Rocky Branch Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Alvie H. Gates, 95 - Alvie H. Gates of West Monroe, a retired carpenter formerly of Monroe, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today Calhoun.
Moses Hall, 80 - BASTROP — Moses Hall, a landscape contractor, died Saturday. Graveside services are 2:30 p.m. today at Mer Rouge Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Jessie S. Heard Jr., 60 - Jessie Staples Heard Jr. of Monroe, an attorney, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Cheryl Lynn Hunter, 58 - Cheryl Lynn Stoddard Hunter of Sterlington, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Paron Baptist Church. Visitation is 11 a.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be in Ouachita City Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Cecil Meredith, 83 - OLLA — Cecil Meredith, a retired mechanic, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.
Mildred Newman, 96 - JOYCE — Mildred Newman, a retired postmaster, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burial will be in Old Union Cemetery, Joyce.
Lula Mae Parker, 70 - BASTROP — Lula Mae Parker, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at H.V. Adams Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Walter R. Runyon, 85 - JONESBORO — Walter R. Runyon died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be at Gayla Traina Cemetery, Jonesboro.
Lee Roy Smith, 55 - GREENWOOD — Lee Roy Smith, a truck driver, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Pine Grove Cemetery, West Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Larry Edward Stanley, 72 - Larry Edward Stanley of Monroe died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at New Light Baptist Church. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Dorothy Teate, 85 - NEWELLTON — Dorothy Teate, a nurse, died Feb 2. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Stonewall Baptist Church, Newellton. Burial will be at Moss Grove Cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Newellton.
Cora Mae Wilson, 67 - BASTROP — Cora Mae Wilson, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Thelma Winston, 54 - BASTROP — Thelma Winston, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at New Jerusalem No. 2 Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop.
Jewel Woodruff Young, 82 - WISNER — Jewel Woodruff Young died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Cooper, Rebecca: 1 p.m. today, Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Waverly.
Kennard, Ivy Berlin: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Walker, John Luke: 2 p.m. today, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Friday - February 10, 2006

EDNA MAE FORREST FOSTER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Edna Mae Forrest Foster, 67, of West Monroe, LA will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 11, 2006 at Lapine Assembly of God Church, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Mildred Lenard officiating. Interment will follow in Lapine Assembly of God Church Cemetery, West Monroe, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Foster was born December 29, 1938 in West Carroll Parish and died February 9,2006 in West Monroe. She was a member of Assembly of God Faith. She was a homemaker and will be remembered as a very loving and caring person.  Mrs. Foster was preceded in death by her parents, Bessie and William Forrest.
Mrs. Foster is survived by her husband of forty years, Bobby L. Foster; daughter, Debbie Townsend; two grandchildren, Haden Hobbs and Jodi Lea Townsend; two sisters, Geneva Tarkington and Betty Joyce Bryant and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Daniel Blakeney, Ricky Nolan, Shane Foster, Haden Hobbs, Donnie Foster, and Kenneth "Bud" Wyatt.
Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 until service time at Lapine Assembly of God Church.

JESSE STAPLES HEARD, JR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Jesse Staples Heard, Jr. passed away on February 8, 2006 at the age of 60. Services are planned for, Saturday, February 11, 2006 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1901 Lexington Avenue, Monroe. Family visitation will be in the church parlor beginning at 9:30 AM followed by the Service at 11:30 AM.
Jesse, also fondly known as Buz by family and friends, was born in Monroe, LA on March 25, 1945. He attended school in West Monroe and graduated from West Monroe High School in 1963. He graduated in 1967 from Louisiana State University with a B.S. in Business Administration. While at LSU he was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. In 1970 he received in Juris Doctor Degree from Loyola Law School. After completing law school, Buz was inducted into active duty in the U.S. Army as a 2nd Lieutenant stationed in Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland and then the Presidio of San Francisco, CA.
In June 1972, he returned to Monroe to begin practicing law. Over the past thirty-three years, he has primarily been a sole practitioner of law. He was a member as well as served as the President of the 4th District Bar Association and was also a member and President of the Indigent Defender Board of Directors. He was currently serving as a member of the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board. Buz also was also involved in other community organizations and was a past President of the Lotus Club. As an attorney, he valued being straightforward with his clients providing them with the best representation that was possible. His family appreciates the loyalty, patience and concern of so many of the people he has represented especially while he was ill.
An avid sportsman, there was nothing that Buz loved doing more that being in the outdoors enjoying the beauty and bounty of nature. He loved hunting on the Mississippi River or fishing on Corney Creek. He instilled his love of the outdoors in his family and friends so that they could share this with him.
Preceding him in death are his parents Winifred and Jesse Heard. He leaves the love of his life, best friend and wife of thirty-seven years, Sydney Smith Heard. He also leaves his two daughters who were the joy of his life, Rebecca Heard Ross and Amanda Heard Ackel, and their husbands who became like sons to him, Douglas Paul Ross and David Paul Ackel. Also left are his five precious grandchildren who each stole his heart in their own way: Jesse Katherine Ross, Hannah Leigh Ross, Caroline Grace Ackel, Emily Kaye Ackel and Alex Hayward Ackel. Also remaining are his sisters and their husbands: Coralie and Jack White and Betty and Donny Clack and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who were all special in his life.
Services are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center-Gastric Cancer Research at www.mdanderson.org or P.O. Box 4486 Houston, TX 77210 or to St. Paul's United Methodist Church.

ROBBIE E.W. JACKSON
Robbie "Peaches" Jackson passed away February 4, 2006 at St. Francis North Hospital. She was the widow of Mr. Odis W. Jackson and was born to the late Robert and Berniece White.
Survived by her is one son, Dexter Jackson of Monroe; two granddaughters, Cammie Jackson of Monroe and Cartina Phenix of Denver; four great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held today at Miller Funeral Home in Monroe from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Memorial services will be held, Saturday, February 11, 2006 at 2:00 PM at Miller Funeral Home.

MR. CECIL S. MEREDITH
Riser Funeral Home - Olla, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Cecil S. Meredith, age 83, of the Beech Creek Community in Winn Parish will be held 2:00 PM Friday from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home, Olla, LA with the Revs. James Simons and Denver Mc Broom officiating. Interment will follow in the Beech Creek Cemetery, west of Olla.
Cecil Slimmons Meredith was born on September 9, 1922 at Flat Creek, LA now known as Beech Creek , to the union of his parents the late Richard Slimmons Meredith and Lillie Hodges Meredith. He was also preceded in death by two wives Audie L. Avery Meredith and Ruby Hobbs Meredith. He was an active member of the Beech Creek Baptist Church, a retired mechanic and a Veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his daughter Miss Bettye Meredith of Pineville, LA and a host of nieces and nephews.
Serving as pallbearers will be Alton Kelly, Denny Lee Boyett, Herman Meredith, Aubrey Lee Mc Carty, James Meredith, and James "Buddy" McClure.
The family will receive visitors on Friday from 9:00 AM until time of service at the funeral home.

TRICIA HENSLEY SMITH
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
A private family service was held, Thursday, February 9, 2006, for Tricia Hensley Smith, 32, of Monroe at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Joseph Puthuppally officiating. Interment followed at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Tricia was born on January 8, 1974, and resided in Monroe all of her life. She died at St. Francis North Hospital on February 5, 2006 following a brief illness. She attended Monroe City Special School and received her Certificate of Achievement from Neville High School. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Curtis L. Hensley, and grandparents, Polly and Claude Smith.
Tricia is survived by her parents, Brenda and J. Randolph Smith; her loving grandmother, Marie B. Hensley; aunt, Sheryl Smith Brown and husband, Dwight, of Shreveport, LA; and a cousin, Angela Sprout of Haughton, LA.

Pallbearers were Raymond Doolittle, Marvin J. Ducote, Jr., Matthew J. Hill, Jr., Dan K. Shannon, and Bobby Williams.

A vigil wake service was held Wednesday, February 8, 2006 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Tricia's family wishes to thank all of the doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals for their care and assistance over the years. Special thanks are extended to all of her home care attendants for their help and dedication.

Donations can be made in the memory of Tricia Hensley Smith to the St. Vincent DePaul Society, the United Way, or the charity of your choice.
We love you as much as anyone could be loved.
We'll miss you, and we'll never forget you. Mama, Googa, and Nana

Alma Ree Andrews, 85 - BERNICE — Alma Ree Andrews, a janitorial worker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Antioch AME Church, Truxno. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Charles Henry Carroll, 73 - BAKER — Charles Henry Carroll, formerly of Ferriday, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church near Vidalia. Burial will be at Shady Acres Cemetery, Ferriday, under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
John Louis Chisley Jr., 75 - John Louis Chisley Jr. of Monroe, a U.S. Marine Corps retiree, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Hill Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Dollie Lucille Coleman, 91 - Dollie Lucille Coleman of Monroe, a retired businesswoman, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Mildred Hardin Corbett, 86 - FERRIDAY — Mildred Hardin Corbett, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Ferriday. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be at Natchez City Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Kenny Driggers, 48 - WISNER — Kenny Driggers, a concrete finisher, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Chase Pentecostal Church. Visitation is all day today and Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be at Harris Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
John L. Gathright Sr., 64 - John Larry Gathright Sr. of West Monroe, manager of Commercial Securities Co., died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Liberty Cemetery, Linville.
Thaddeus 'T.J.' Griffith, 26 - HAILE — Thaddeus James "T.J." Griffith, a roofer, died Monday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Bethel Pentecostal Church, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Ruby Eley Hargraves, 72 - CROFTON, Ky. — Ruby Lee Eley Hargraves, a cook formerly of Dubach, died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Corinth Baptist Church, Dubach. Visitation is 11 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be at Unionville Cemetery near Dubach under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Robert Elvis Holland, 78 - WINNFIELD — Robert Elvis Holland, retired from BellSouth, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burial will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Winnfield.
Eddie 'Bo' Hoy Jr., 38 - TARBORO, N.C. — Eddie "Bo" Hoy Jr., formerly of West Monroe, a meat market manager, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Carlisle Funeral Home, Tarboro. Burial will be at Edgecombe Memorial Park, Tarboro.
Mary S. Jackson, 57 - Mary S. Jackson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Robbie Jackson, 74 - Robbie "Peaches" Jackson of Monroe, an educator with the Monroe City Schools, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.
David Kelley, 68 - David Kelley of Monroe, a warehouseman, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Frank Mardis, 86 - Frank Mardis of Monroe, a farmer, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Clifford Payne, 66 - RUSTON — Clifford Payne, a driver, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Ruth Camille Pere, 83 - Ruth Camille Pere of Monroe, a retired medical technician, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Lavenia Pritchard, 85 - BASTROP — Lavenia Pritchard, a retired registered nurse, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Oak Hill Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.
Glen L. Rogers, 79 - BEAUMONT, Texas — Glen L. Rogers, formerly of Quitman, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Antioch Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Quitman. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be at Antioch Cemetery.
Glendile J. Thompson, 68 - Glendile Janice Thompson of Calhoun, a licensed practical nurse, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at West Ouachita Church of Christ, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park, Calhoun, under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Willie Rushing Walker, 77 - MADISON, Miss. — Willie Rushing Walker, a homemaker formerly of St. Joseph, died Wednesday. Sevices are 10 a.m. Saturday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Rosehill Cemetery, Brookhaven, Miss.

Previously Acknowledged
Barnes, Mattie: noon today, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Collinston.
Bolden, Bobby Joe: noon today, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Ruston.
Foy, Richard Douglas: noon Saturday, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Newman, Mildred: 2 p.m. today, Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.
Parker, Lula Mae: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Teate, Dorothy: 1 p.m. Saturday, Stonewall Baptist Church, Newellton.
Winston, Thelma: 2 p.m. Saturday, New Jerusalem No. 2 Baptist Church, Bastrop.

Saturday - February 11, 2006

MRS. BETTY J. CASEY - Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Graveside services for Mrs. Betty J. Casey, 78, will be 2:00 PM, Sunday, February 12, 2006 at Monroe Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Bryan Eason, her grandson, and Rev. Ken Johnson.

Mrs. Casey was born on February 2, 1928 and passed away on February 10, 2006.

She is survived by her daughter, Pat C. Eason and husband Allen of Monroe and Gloria C. Hampton and husband Rick of Tampa, Florida; son, Mike Casey and wife Cathy of Pensacola, FL; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church for over twenty-five years and enjoyed the Senior Adult Sunday School. But most of all,she loved her Lord.

Visitation will be 5:00 until 7:00 PM, Saturday, February 11, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe.

MR. JOHN LARRY GATHRIGHT, SR.
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA

Funeral services for Mr. John Larry Gathright, Sr., 64, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM, Sunday, February 12, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Bro. Danny McIlveene officiating and Bro. Jerry Brossett assisting. Interment will follow at Liberty Cemetery, Linville, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

Larry was a highly respected manager of Commercial Securities Company for over thirty-four years. He was a true outdoorsman, and a vocal advocate for wildlife and nature, who loved hunting and fishing with his son. Larry was an accomplished guitarist who loved bluegrass music. He and his wife enjoyed countless hours singing and playing music with their bluegrass friends. His yellow lab, Pumpkin, gave him many hours of joy. Larry was also a member of Community Baptist Church and served in the Louisiana National Guard. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy Gathright and Carrie Louise Gathright.

Larry is survived by his wife, Nancy Gathright; son, John Larry "Jay" Gathright, Jr. and wife Wendi of West Monroe; step-son, Mikle Schwaller and wife Juliette of Baton Rouge, LA; two step-granddaughters, Zoe and Aimee Schwaller; brothers, Van Gathright and wife Julia of Spencer, LA and Jimmy Gathright and wife Diane of Spencer, LA and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Kenny Cagle, Connie Mott, Jimmy McBride, Conley Thornhill, Nathan Free and Mike Matthews.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Dr. Ron Hammett and Dr. Scott Barron.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 332 N. Lauderdale, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org.

Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and Sunday from 1:00PM until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

SUSAN HALL JOHNSON
Owens Memorial Funeral Home - Ruston, LA

Funeral services for Susan Hall Johnson, age 46, of Arcadia, will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 12, 2006 at First Baptist Church of Arcadia with Pastor Jeff Hoffman officiating. Burial will follow in Alabama Cemetery in Arcadia under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. She enjoyed working with the church youth. Her Christian witness was evident in her work and taking care of her family and friends.

Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband, James W. Johnson of Arcadia; one son, Charley Lilly of Metairie; two daughters, Michelle and husband Brad Waller of Ruston and Rachel Lilly of Arcadia; her parents, Bobby and Rochelle Hall of Homer; her in-laws, Ivy Ray and Barbara Johnson of West Monroe and numerous other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held at First Baptist Church of Arcadia on Saturday, February 11, 2006 from 5:00 until 8:00 PM. To leave a memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneral home.com.

TRICIA HENSLEY SMITH
Mulhearn Funeral Home We love you as much as anyone could be loved. Mama, Googa, and Nana
Sterlington Road, Monroe

A private family service was held Thursday, February 9, 2006, for Tricia Hensley Smith, 32, of Monroe at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Tricia was born on January 8, 1974, and resided in Monroe all of her life. She died at St. Francis North Hospital on February 5, 2006 following a brief illness. She attended Monroe City Special School and received her Certificate of Achievement from Neville High School. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Curtis L. Hensley, and grandparents, Polly and Claude Smith.

Tricia is survived by her parents, Brenda and J. Randolph Smith; her loving grandmother, Marie B. Hensley; aunt, Sheryl Smith Brown and husband, Dwight, of Shreveport, LA and a cousin, Angela Sprout of Haughton, LA.
Pallbearers were Raymond Doolittle, Marvin J. Ducote, Jr., Matthew J. Hill, Jr., Dan K. Shannon, and Bobby Williams.

A vigil wake service was held, Wednesday, February 8, 2006 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Tricia's family wishes to thank all of the doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals for their care and assistance over the years. Special thanks are extended to all of her home care attendants for their help and dedication.

Donations can be made in the memory of Tricia Hensley Smith to the St. Vincent DePaul Society, the United Way, or the charity of your choice.

MRS. G. JANICE THOMPSON
Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home -Ruston, LA

Funeral Services for Mrs. G. Janice Thompson, age 68, of Calhoun, will be held on, Sunday, February 12, 2006 at 2:00 PM at the West Ouachita Church of Christ in West Monroe with Jerry Lee officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston.

Mrs. Thompson was born on January 29, 1938 in Paragould, AR to Elmo and Pauline Wheeler. She died February 8, 2006 in West Monroe after a short illness. Mrs. Thompson was a Licensed Practical Nurse who, before retiring, worked at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. She also enjoyed reading and listening to opera music. She was a member of the West Ouachita Church of Christ and was a devout wife and mother who dedicated her entire life to Jesus and raised her children in that manner.

Mrs. Thompson is survived by her husband of fifty-one years, Willard Thompson; her four children, Clifton Thompson of Fort Worth, TX, Cindy Thompson of San Diego, CA, Dianne Shepherd and husband Ian of British Columbia, Canada and Cathy Meeks and husband Keith of Calhoun; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; her brother, Charles Allen Wheeler of Longview, TX and her sister, Charlene Richardson of West Monroe as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Visitation will be at the West Ouachita Church of Christ on, Saturday, February 11, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. To leave a memorial message for the family on-line, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneral home.com.

Minnie Browder, 95
Minnie Browder of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Walnut Grove Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. until noon today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Charles 'Red' Caudle, 66
MER ROUGE — Charles Dennis "Red" Caudle, a mechanic for the city of Monroe, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Pioneer Assembly of God, Pioneer. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Epps Cemetery, Epps, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Sunday - February 12, 2006

MISS ALMA EULALIE HODGE
Mulhearn Funeral Home

Services for Miss Alma Eulalie Hodge will be at 2:00 PM, Monday, February 13, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Dr. John Traylor and Rev. Tony Smith officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Miss Hodge, a bookkeeper for Murco, Inc., was born September 12, 1904, in Bradley County, AR, and died February 11, 2006, in Monroe, LA. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Monroe for over seventy years.

Survivors include her nieces, Nona N. Allston and husband Pierre of Monroe, Helen Pruett, Alma Dean Milholland and Frances Ray Lane and a number of great nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM, Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 201 St. John Street, Monroe, LA 71201. The family would like to thank Hospice Care of Louisiana and the sitters for all their care and help.

MAE FORDHAM LAWRENCE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA

Funeral services for Mrs. Mae Fordham Lawrence, 93, of West Monroe, will be at 2:00PM on Sunday, February 12th, 2006, at the Hyde Park Baptist Church with Rev. Jeff Luellen officiating. Interment will follow in the Zoar Cemetery in Chatham, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Mrs. Lawrence was born January 19th, 1913, in Chatham, LA, and passed away February 10th, 2006 in West Monroe, LA.

Mrs. Lawrence was a member of the Hyde Park Baptist Church where she was involved in a number of activities. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Lawrence; and by her two sons, Bobby Lawrence, Sr., and Jessie Wayne Lawrence.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and J. W. Lenard of West Monroe; five grandchildren, Deborah Murray, Kenneth Hobbs, Bobby Lawrence, Jr., Denny Lawrence, and Terry Lenard; nine great grandchildren, and five great great grandchildren.
Pallbearers include Sam Fordham, Gene Fordham, Kenneth Hobbs, Terry Lenard, Kristefer Hobbs, and Chad Lawrence. The family requests that memorial contributions may be made to the Hyde Park Baptist Church. Visitation will be on Sunday afternoon from 1:00PM until service time at the Hyde Park Baptist Church.

LAWRENCE L. "SON" THORN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA

Services for Mr. Lawrence L. "Son" Thorn, 72, of Monroe, will be at 3:00 PM, Tuesday, February 14, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. William Smith officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mr. Thorn was born November 5, 1933, in Ouachita Parish and died February 11, 2006, in Monroe, LA. He was preceded in death by his brother, Woodrow Wilson Thorn and sisters, Jeanette Savell and Ida May Thorn.

Survivors include his wife, Kay Fudickar Thorn; sisters, Maxine Clark, Anna Brown, and Lavon Thorn; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Jeffory Thorn, Gregg Thorn, Bryan Thorn, Scott Thorn, Thomas Mendez, and Ricardo Mendez. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Monday, February 13, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

MR. MITCHELL RANDALL WALL
Mitchell Randall Wall, Sr. age 54 passed away on February 10, 2006 after a lengthy battle with cancer. A memorial gathering in his memory will be held on Monday, February 13, 2006 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Bosco Baptist Church in Bosco, La.

Mitchell was born in Monroe, La. on March 20, 1951. He attended school in Ouachita Parish, graduating in 1971. He was a former employee of Union Pacific Railroad and former mayor of Watson, Ar. Mitchell was an avid fisherman, hunter and outdoorsman. He was truely "The Crappie King".

He was preceded in death by his mother, Marjorie Maxine Redden Wall and his father, Louis David, "L. D." Wall, Sr.
He is survived by his son, Mitchell Randall Wall, Jr. and his ex-wife, Linda Holbrook Wall of Shreveport, La; three brothers, Louis David Wall, Jr. of Shreveport, La; Daniel Carter Wall of Monroe, La; Billy Marvin Wall and wife Linda of Little Rock, Ar; three neices, Laura Michelle Wall, Kimberly Ann Wall Thomas and Karen Lynn Wall and a host of relatives and friends.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Cindy Jack, Linda Anderson and Lynn Dozier of Hospice of Louisiana and to Kenneth R. Geter for all their support, help and love.

By donating his earthly body to LSU School of Medicine it was Mitchell's hope that he could be of service in the fight against cancer and vascular disease. In leiu of flowers donations can be made in the memory of Mitchell Randall Wall, Sr. to the American Cancer Society at (318) 398-7248 oor (800) 227-2345 or to the charity of your choice.

MR. R. D. (DEAN) WILLIAMSON
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA

Funeral services for Mr. R. D. (Dean) Williamson, 76, of Winnsboro, La. will be 2:00 PM Sunday, February 12, 2006 at First Baptist Church in Winnsboro with Dr. Harry Boyd and Rev. Buford Brady