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

MRS. ARVELLA CORNELIA McCOY DUNCAN BROWN
Miller Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Arvella Cornelia McCoy was born March 20, 1940 to John McCoy and Hazel Ellis McCoy in Monroe, Louisiana- She was lovingly called "T" Vella by her nieces and nephews, and "Vella" by her friends. At an early age she united with the First Baptist Church and was baptized under the leadership of Rev. P.C. Keals. She attended elementary school at Monroe Colored High and was a 1957 graduate of Carroll High School. At the age of thirteen, Arvella began her musical career as pianist for the Sunday school and Baptist Training Union of First Baptist Church and continued to assist with the music for more than twenty years. She also served as musician for several churches in Monroe and the surrounding areas.
Upon graduation from high school, Arvella matriculated at Southern University for three years and graduated from Grambling College.
She received a 8.5. Degree in Music Education, the Master of Music Education plus thirty hours above the master's degree from Northeast Louisiana University and thirty additional hours in the "PJPS" program. On January 4, 1970, she was united in marriage to Leo Franklin Duncan.
Her teaching career included Lincoln, Richland, and Ouachita parishes, and in 1986 she retired from the Ouachita Parish School System after twenty-one years of teaching experience. Alter retirement she opened her music studio and taught many students piano and voice..
Arvella was a woman who believed in doing the will of God rather than man, and denied herself for her family, friends, and anyone she felt was in need. What she believed, she believed with all of her bean, mind and soul - and part of that was "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you," and "Cast thy bread upon the waters and in a few days it will return unto you." Arvella lived to see many of her good deeds returned. Arvella meant so much to so many people. She was a member of the National Association of University Women, United Methodist Women, musician for Church Women United, The United Methodist Women Organization. The Willing Workers Mission Circles and The Barker-Palmer Mission Circle, She was musician for St. James United Methodist Church for twenty-four years.
On March 5, 1999, she was united in marriage to Ernest Cleotha Brown.
She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Mrs. Lizzie Brownfield Ellis; her mother, Mrs. Hazel Ellis McCoy; two brothers, Henry Lee McCoy and Howard Alan Ellis; one sister. Martha Ann Harden; two aunts, Willie Ellis Anderson and Sarah Frances Berry; one uncle, Dave L. Ellis; and one nephew, Reginald E, Kelson.
She leaves to cherish her memories, a loving husband, Ernest C. Brown; a sister, Dr. Sarah Louise Abakwue; three nieces; Syntyche G. Jones, Sarah G. Williams, and Arvella LaShea Harden; a nephew, Joe N. Harden; two great nephews; one great niece; a devoted cousin, Joyce Clark Johnson; and many other cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Monday January 2, 2006 at Miller Funeral Home with Rev. A.J. Mansfield, Pastor officiating.

JOHN MICHAEL HART
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
J. Michael Hart, 57, attorney passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2005. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2006, at 3:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church West Monroe with Dr. David Uth and Rev. Scotty Sanders officiating. Visitation will be from 1:30 until time of the service at the church. Mike was born in Monroe on March 21, 1948 and spent most of his life here. He graduated from Louisiana Tech and LSU Law School and successfully practiced law for over thirty years in Monroe. During that time, Mike's greatest fulfillment came from the fact that his clients became his friends. The outpouring of love and support from these many friends was a great comfort to him and his family during his illness.
An avid outdoorsman, Mike instilled a love of the outdoors and its offerings in his family. He found great comfort and spirituality in nature and blessed many with that same peace.
Mike is survived by his wife and best friend, Linda, by his children Michael and Megan Hart of San Marcos, Texas and Molly and Steve Keene of Carrollton, Texas. He is also survived by his mother, Mary Savage Hart, brothers Gary Hart and wife Jan of Tucson, Arizona and Mark Hart and wife Margaret of Danville, California, sister Mary Ann Dade and husband Steve of Bastrop, Louisiana, and several nieces and nephews. He also became a special part of Linda's family and became a beloved part of the "Dixon clan." He also leaves his special family, Sharon Marchman and husband David, Merrell Ingram, and a very special grandchild, Michael Marchman.
The family wants to offer heartfelt thanks to all those who have blessed us during this time. We especially thank his great friends, Robert Bridewell, Stanley Palowsky, and Dr. Rahn Sherman who provided him with so much comfort and love: "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." A special thanks goes to Dr. Gary Jones and to Dr. Anil Nanda, whose great compassion and care will never be forgotten, and to Shannon, Ami, and Alberta.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Brain Tumor Foundation, St. Jude's Hospital, MedCamp, or a charity of your choice.

MR. ROBERT B. MARTIN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Memorial services for Mr. Robert B. Martin, 66, of West Monroe, LA, will be held on Monday, January 2nd, 2006, at 1:00PM in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Mr. Martin was born February 13th, 1939, in Dothan, AL, and passed away on Thursday, December 29th, 2005, in Monroe, LA.
A retired food broker in the grocery distribution industry, Mr. Martin was a member of the Magnolia Masonic Lodge in Blakely, GA, and was of the Presbyterian faith.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Wanda Martin; his daughter, Dee Dee (Randal) Mize of Copperas Cove, TX; his son, Brett (Diane Allen) Martin of Downsville; two grandsons, Mason Tyler and Joshua Alan Mize, both of Copperas Cove, TX; his sister, Berriene Martin of Rye, CO; his sister-in-law, Dynva Martin of Cedar Springs, GA; and three nieces and a nephew.
A gathering of family and friends of Mr. Martin will be held from 11:00AM until service time on Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Mr. William Larry Simpson
Baton Rouge, LA
Funeral services for Mr. William Larry Simpson, of Denham Springs, formerly of Monroe, will be held at 7:30 p.m., Monday, January 2, 2006, in Baton Rouge, at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East. Interment will be under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Monroe, with graveside services being held at 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 4, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe.
Mr. Simpson was born December 19, 1945, in Monroe, Louisiana. He passed away December 31, 2005, at his residence.
He is survived by his beloved wife of forty years, Sally Wing Simpson, formerly of Monroe; three sons and daughters-in-law: Bill and Natalie Simpson, Matthew and Kim Simpson, Brian and Amanda Simpson, of Baton Rouge; granddaughters, Madison, Caroline, and Morgan; parents, Bill and Marie Simpson, of Monroe; sister and brother-in-law, Janie and Norman Fortenberry, of Shreveport, and beloved cat, Token.
He is preceded in death by an infant son, Jonathan, and brother, Clifford.
Larry was a Senior Piping Designer with Spectrum Engineering in Denham Springs. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, talented woodworker, and loyal LSU fan. He was devoted to his family, and was an inspiration to all who knew him.

Doris Jonson Flournoy, 81
WINNSBORO — Doris Jonson Flournoy, a retired musician formerly of Alexandria, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. until service time Tuesday. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Cemetery, Pineville.

Seth Colby Lowery, 21
Seth Colby Lowery of Sterlington, a roustabout, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Daisy Reinbold, 68
JONESVILLE — Daisy Reinbold, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville. Visitation is noon until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Heard Cemetery, Manifest.

Walter Sullivan, 78
WINNSBORO — Walter Sullivan, a plumber, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 10 a.m. Monday until time for services. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Previously Acknowledged
Brown, Arvella McCoy Duncan: 11 a.m. Monday, First Baptist Church, Monroe.
Davis, Henry: 1 p.m. today, Greater St. John Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Evans, Christian Michael: 1:30 p.m. Monday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Hunt, Gussie Lee: 1 p.m. Monday, Litroe Church of God in Christ, Litroe.
Martin, Robert B.: 1 p.m. Monday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Morris, Virginia L.: 2 p.m. Monday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Staten, Telia B.: 11 a.m. Monday, Orange Hill Baptist Church, Start.
Tubbs, The Rev. Carl J.: 10 a.m. Jan. 6, First Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Yee, Young Poe: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

DAVID H. BELL III
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, LA
Funeral services for David H. Bell III, 80, of Delhi will be held at 10:00AM Tuesday, January 3, 2005 at the St. David's Episcopal Church in Rayville with The Rev. William Baldridge and Rev. Paul Lipe officiating.
Burial will be in the Old City Cemetery in Bastrop under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.
The family will receive friends at Mr. Bell's residence Fair Oaks, 148 Greenwood Place, Delhi, LA from 4:00-6:00 PM Monday.
Mr. Bell was retired from the US Dept. of Agriculture serving as a Federal Investigator. He was in the US Navy during WW II serving in the Pacific and receiving a Presidential Citation while aboard the submarine USS Silversides.
He was preceded in death by his parents David H. Bell Jr. and Ruth Priestley Bell.
He is survived by his wife Dorothy Hester Bell of Delhi; a daughter Cathey Bell of Covington, LA; a son David H. Bell, IV and wife Shannon of Vicksburg, MS and two granddaughters, Jordan Bell and Caitlin Bell of Vicksburg, MS.
Mr. Bell was a member of St. David's Episcopal Church and served on the Vestry.
He attended the University of The South, Sewanee and graduated from Louisiana Tech University.
He was very proud of his Southern heritage and his service to his country. He loved his family and friends. He was proud of his efforts to establish & maintain the North Louisiana War Veterans Home in Monroe. He did as much as he could for as many as he could for as long as he could.
Pallbearers will be Huey O'Neal, Milt Lang, Bruce McEacharn, Billy Cutler, Frank E. Maxwell and Jimmy Hopson.
To leave a message of condolences to the family please visit our webpage at www.coxfuneral.com.

JACK VERNON COLLINS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Services for Jack Vernon Collins, 77, of Monroe, will be at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, January 3, 2006, at First United Methodist Church of Monroe. Rev. Larry Stafford, Rev. Terry Love, and Rev. Stuart Toms will officiate. Interment will be in Ford Cemetery, Newton, TX, at 4:00 PM, Tuesday under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
"Cactus" Jack, a member First United Methodist Church of Monroe, was born May 13, 1928, in Breckenridge, TX, and died December 31, 2005, in Monroe, LA. He graduated from Gladewater High School in Gladewater, TX, and was inducted into the Gladewater Hall of Fame in 2003. He received his Doctorate from McNeese State College in 1969. He was Dean of Men at NLSC from 1960 until 1968, Director of Student Teaching at NLU from 1973 until 1983 and retired from NLU in 1985. He was a member of the ULM Booster Club for over thirty years and president in 1987 when the Indians won the IAA Football National Championship. He received the Knight Commander Accolade from Kappa Alpha's National Organization and was KA faculty advisor for twenty years at the university. He was a very active member of Bayou Desiard Country Club for over twenty-five years and was a member of the Senior Men's Golf Association.
He is survived by his wife, Violet Venable Kulcke Collins of Monroe; sons, John Cameron Collins of Houston, TX and Steven Miller Collins of Monroe; daughter, Ann Collins of Monroe; step-children, Eric Kulcke of Brusly, LA and Kyle Kulcke of Lake Charles, LA; sister, Jo Frances Hudec of San Antonio, TX; eight grandchildren; one great grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews and one special nephew, Joe M. Hudec.
Pallbearers will be Paul Hobgood, Bob Cooper, Ray Newman, Lanny Johnson, Keith Prince, and Mike Vining. Honorary pallbearers will be members of his Bayou Desiard Golf Group.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Monday, January 2, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Memorials may be made to the Jack V. Collins Memorial Scholarship Fund at ULM, c/o ULM Foundation Office, Monroe, LA, or to First United Methodist Church, 3900 Loop Road, Monroe, LA 71201.

CINDY E. FALLIN
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, LA
Funeral services for Cindy E. Fallin, 40, of Delhi will be held at 2:00PM Monday, January 2, 2006 at the Delhi Presbyterian Church. Rev. Paul Lipe will officiate.
Interment will be in the Newton Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.
Mrs. Fallin died Sunday, January 01, 2006 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center.
She was a graduate of Delhi High School and was Office Manager for Prisock Management Consulting Firm in Delhi and a member of the Delhi Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by her grandfathers Grady Kelley and Marvin Eldridge.
She is survived by her husband David Fallin; a son Dusty Fallin; her mother Beth Prisock and her husband Jesse; her father Lawrence Eldridge and wife Gloria; a brother Jay Eldridge and his wife Debbie all of Delhi; maternal grandmother Zora Kelley of Delhi and paternal grandmother Beatrice Prestridge of Monroe and five nieces and nephews, Brad Eldridge, Kelli Eldridge, B. J. Fallin, Amy Williams and Brandy Parker.
Pallbearers will be Jesse Fallin, Thomas Monroe, Charles Carr, Tommy Carr, Ryan Alford and Cory Alford.
Any planned memorials may be made to the Mack & Joy Alford Benefit Fund which has been established at the Guaranty Bank & Trust Co.
Cindy was an eight year Cancer survivor and was very appreciative of all the love and support which was given to her by her many friends and community supporters during this time.
To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our webpage at www.coxfuneral.com.

MRS. ANNIE PERRY GORE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Perry Gore, 81, of West Monroe, will be at 10:00AM on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2006, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with Rev. Ray Adcock officiating. Interment will follow in Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Mrs. Gore was born March 2nd, 1924, in Caldwell Parish, LA, and passed away Saturday, December 31st, 2005, in West Monroe.
A homemaker and devoted wife and mother, Mrs. Gore was a member of the Riverview Baptist Church and loved gospel music. Mrs. Gore was a dedicated Christian and has gone on to be with her Lord and Savior. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Jeff Perry and Tom Walters, and by three sisters and three brothers.
Survivors include her husband, Johnnie Gore of West Monroe; her two sons and their wives, Monte and Leigh Perry of Federal Way, WA, and Ronnie and Clara Perry of St. Roberts, MO; her sister, Mary Smith of Kilgore, TX; her brother, Amos Stamper of Sarepta, LA; six grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Riverview Baptist Church.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00PM on Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

SETH COLBY LOWERY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Services for Seth Colby Lowery, 21, of Sterlington, will be at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, January 3, 2006, Forsythe Church of Christ in Monroe. Brother Jason Barnard will officiate. Interment will be in Rocky Branch Cemetery.
Seth was born January 26, 1984, in West Monroe, LA and died December 31, 2005, in an automobile accident near Monroe, LA. He was a member of Crossroads Church of Christ, Ironbridge Hunting Club, and Morehouse Fox Hunters Association. His hobbies were hunting, fishing and riding his four-wheeler. He was preceded in death by his brother, Travis Lowery.
He is survived by his parents, Dale and Joyce Lowery; brother, Shannon Lowery and wife Kelly; sister, Linzi Lowery; nephew, Trevor Lowery; grandparents, J.T. and Maudine Lowery and Ouida Sugg; aunts and uncles, Judy and Richard Foy, Ronny and Pam Lowery, J.D. Lowery, Donald Sugg, Richard and Elsie Sugg; and numerous cousins.
Pallbearers will be Casey Hollis, Jimmy Road, Jeremy Foy, Ronny Lowery, Till Sugg, and Ricky Sugg. Honorary pallbearers will be Matt Lambert and Billy Wilson;.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Monday, January 2, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

HELEN AMANDA TATE OLIPHANT
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Services for Helen Amanda Tate Oliphant, 18, of Monroe, will be at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, January 3, 2006, at Bethel Pentecostal Church. Rev. David Mayo will officiate. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Amanda was born July 26, 1987, in Farmerville, LA and died December 30, 2005, in Monroe, LA.
Survivors include her husband: Cody Joseph Oliphant; son: Cody Austin Oliphant; mother: Rebecca Nell Tate; father: Herbert H. Tate; brothers: Calvin H. Pipes, David W. Pipes, Mark E. Pipes, Robert A. Pipes, and Michael Y. Pipes; grandparents: Sherman and Nellouise Martin; mother-in-law and father-in-law: Vikki Lynn and Larry Charles Oliphant; and numerous aunts, uncles, and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be Emmett Streeter, James Johnston, Jimmy Reeves, Gabe McCurdy, Christopher Pipes, and William Blazier. Honorary pallbearers will Mike Pipes and Charlie Hart. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 9:00 PM, Monday, January 2, 2006, at Bethel Pentecostal Church.

Carolyn Sue Brown, 57
DODSON — Carolyn Sue Brown, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Southern Funeral Home. Visitation is 5:30-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is in Walnut Ridge Cemetery near Quitman.

Willie 'Buddy' Hackney, 74
HARRISONBURG — Willie "Buddy" Hackney died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.

John Michael Hart, 57
John Michael Hart, a lawyer, died Dec. 27. A memorial service is at 3 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church of West Monroe. Visitation is from 1:30 p.m. Tuesday until time of service at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Novie F. Hightower, 82
BASTROP — Novie Freeland Hightower, a cafeteria worker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Faith Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the church. Burial is in Pine Grove Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Cox Funeral Homes, Bastrop.

Winfred S. Johnson, 81
JONESBORO — Winfred Sherman Johnson, a retired butcher, died Friday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. today at Southern Funeral Home. Burial is in Ebenezer Cemetery near Jonesboro.

Symotris Long, 24
TALLULAH — Symotris Long died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Alice F. Mallard, 66
LONGVIEW, Texas — Alice F. Mallard, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Robert B. Martin, 66
Robert B. Martin of West Monroe, a retired food broker, died Thursday. A memorial service is at 1 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. A gathering is from 11 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.

Irma Simmons, 96
RUSTON — Irma Simmons, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Previously Acknowledged
Brown, Arvella McCoy Duncan: 11 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Monroe.
Evans, Christian Michael: 1:30 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Flournoy, Doris Jonson: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Hunt, Gussie Lee: 1 p.m. today, Litroe Church of God in Christ, Litroe.
Martin, Robert B.: 1 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Morris, Virginia L.: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Staten, Telia B.: 11 a.m. today, Orange Hill Baptist Church, Start.
Sullivan, Walter: 2 p.m. today, Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Tubbs, The Rev. Carl J.: 10 a.m. Jan. 6, First Baptist Church, Bastrop.

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

MRS. ALICE F. MALLARD
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, La.
Funeral services for Mrs. Alice F. Mallard, 66, of Longview, Texas will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday January 4, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, La. with Rev. Trey Roberson officiating. Burial will be in Antioch Methodist Cemetery.
Mrs. Mallard died December 31, 2005 at her residence in Longview, TX
She was an avid bridge player, obtaining a Life Master designation. She enjoyed playing in bridge clubs in Monroe, Ruston and Longview. She was very active in antique sales and enjoyed gardening.
Survivors: husband, Mr. Joe Mallard of Longview, TX; Son, Jay Mallard and his wife, Fran of Ruston, La.; daughter, Sherri Jurak and her husband, Dean of McKinney, TX; three Grandchildren, Jarred Mallard, Ashley and Jake Jurak; three step-grandchildren, Erin, Zack and Trent Council; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Ronnie Boyd, Billy Farr, Chris Cox, J. R. Mayo, Rick Ashby and Joe Geter.
Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, La.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to HeartsWay Hospice 1306 Pine Tree Rd. Longview, TX 75604

IRMA D. SIMMONS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, LA
Service for Irma D. Simmons of Ruston will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, January 5, 2006 at Temple Baptist Church Chapel with Rev. Dale Oden officiating and Dr. David Willets assisting. Graveside committal services will be 1:30 P.M. at Forest Park East in Shreveport with Dr. George E. Hearn officiating.
Mrs. Simmons, 96, was a longtime resident of Shreveport, Louisiana and had lived in Ruston since 1973. She went to be with her Lord Sunday, January 1, 2006. Mrs. Simmons was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Ruston.
Mrs. Simmons will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and a very consistent Christian lady. She used her soft voice, sweet spirit, and loving touch to encourage the many friends who passed her way throughout her life. A true rose has left our presence.
She was preceded in death by her husband Roscoe O. Simmons. Mrs. Simmons is survived by one son, Cecil O. Simmons and wife Billie of Logansport, LA; one daughter, Margie S. Hearn and husband Robert of Ruston; four grandchildren, Cynthia Terrel of Shreveport; C.O. (Sonny) Simmons Jr., of Ruston; Sharon Siebenlist and husband Buddy of Lindale, TX.; Robert E. Hearn Jr. and wife Sally of Ruston; one step granddaughter, Cathy Wilson and husband Mitch of Mandeville, LA; six great grandchildren, Shane Terrel, Lauren Hearn, Brandon Hearn, Rachel Siebenlist, Allison Siebenlist, and Clayton Hearn.
Pallbearers will be grandsons and great grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Ferrington, Charles Hoffman, Richard Hudson, Allen Lee, Richard Lewis, Earvin Ryland and Phillip Washington.
A special thanks to the caring people at Longleaf Care Center and HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 4, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston.

GERRY LYNN VINEYARD
Harry McKneely & Son Hammond, LA Funeral Home
Gerry Lynn Vineyard, 67 years old of Hammond, Louisiana, died Sunday, January 1, 2006 at Landmark Nursing Center in Hammond.
She was born Sunday, August 28, 1938 in West Monroe, Louisiana, daughter of Mattie Lou Oliver Lester and the late AJ Lester.
She retired after thirty-eight years of teaching with the St. Tammany Parish School Board, and ten years of homebound teaching with the Tangipahoa Parish School Board. She was also senior adult administrator at Natalbany Baptist Church. She worked as a Teacher for St. Tammany School System.
Surviving are son, William Vineyard; two daughters, Lori Garner and Elizabeth Vineyard; sister, Louise Miller; and four grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ray Vineyard.
Friends will be received Wednesday, January 4, 2006 at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Thursday, January 5th from 8:30 a.m until 9:30 a.m.
Services will be held at Immanuel Baptist Church, Thursday, January 5, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. John Campbell officiating.
Interment will follow in the Hoffman Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the Gerry Vineyard Special Education Memorial Fund - c/o Ponchatoula High School - 19452 Highway 22 East - Ponchatoula, LA 70454 or contact Mary Beth Crovetto at 985-386-3514 Ext. 106 - Make checks payable to the fund name. Email condolences to: hmckneely@i-55.com / subject line: Vineyard.

Caroyln Allen, 43
HOUSTON, Texas — Caroyln Allen, a homemaker, formerly of Bastrop, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

David H. Bell III, 80
DELHI — David H. Bell III, a retired investigator for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, died Sunday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at St. David's Episcopal Church in Rayville. Burial is in Old City Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Jadyn E. Birely, infant
FERRIDAY — Jadyn E. Birely, the infant daughter of Holly and Dustin Birely, died Sunday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church. Visitation is from noon until time of service at the church. Burial is in Greenlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Robert 'Jack' Bush, 82
OAK GROVE — Robert "Jack" Jackson Bush, a clergyman, died Sunday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First United Pentecostal Church. Visitation is today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial is in Kilbourne Cemetery.

Jack V. Collins, 77
Jack V. Collins of Monroe, a retired university dean, died Saturday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at First United Methodist Church of Monroe. Burial is in Ford Cemetery, Newton, Texas, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

James Crump, 78
NEWELLTON — James Crump, a farmer, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Kane Fancher, 14
JONESVILLE — Kane Fancher, a student, died Sunday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Eva Church of God. Burial is in Lick Skillet Cemetery, Eva, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Rosa Lee Frith, 89
OAK GROVE — Rosa Lee Frith, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until time of service. Burial is in New Forest Cemetery, Forest.

Annie Perry Gore, 81
Annie Perry Gore of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Burial is in Mulhearn Memorial Park.

Ethel McKee Hemphill, 73
WISNER — Ethel McKee Hemphill, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral home of Winnsboro. Visitation is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mary R. Higginbotham, 78
BASTROP — Mary Rose Higginbotham died Monday. The funeral is at noon Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Burial is Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Seth Colby Lowery, 21
Seth Colby Lowery of Sterlington, a roustabout, died Saturday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Forsythe Avenue Church of Christ, Monroe. Burial is in Rocky Branch Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Leona C. Lueddeke, 63
Leona C. Lueddeke of West Monroe, an administrative secretary, died Saturday. Private family services will be held at a later date in New Hampshire.

Evon McDonald, 80
COLLINSTON — Evon McDonald, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is in Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Elijah Miller, 96
RUSTON — Elijah Miller, a logger, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Helen A. Oliphant, 18
Helen Amanda Oliphant of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Bethel Pentecostal Church. Burial is in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Sarah Nunn Terry, 81
JONESBORO — Sarah Nunn Terry died Sunday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home. Burial is in Jonesboro Cemetery.

Linda H. Williams, 43
FARMERVILLE — Linda Henderson Williams, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Previously Acknowledged
Brown, Carolyn Sue: 10 a.m. today, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Flournoy, Doris Jonson: 10 a.m. today, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Hart, John Michael: 3 p.m. today, First Baptist Church of West Monroe.
Hightower, Novie Freeland: 2 p.m. today, Faith Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Tubbs, The Rev. Carl J.: 10 a.m. Jan. 6, First Baptist Church, Bastrop.

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

KENT EDWARD CADY
Kent Edward Cady, age 53, of 213 Rescue Street, Rayville, LA, was born on November 27, 1952 and passed away on December 30, 2005. His body was donated to science.
He is survived by his daughter Jessica Garrison and husband Brandon; son Jamie Cady; one granddaughter Makayla Cady; his mother Ouida Cady and two brothers Carl Cady Jr. and Terry Cady.

ETHEL MCKEE HEMPHILL
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA
Graveside services for Ethel McKee Hemphill of Wisner will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, January 4, 2006 at South Central Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro with Dr. Bill Robertson officiating.
Mrs. Hemphill was born September 10, 1932 in Wisner, LA and went home to be with her Lord at Plantation Manor in Winnsboro, LA. She was a homemaker and a member of Wisner First Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Hemphill; her son Billy Hemphill; two brothers and two sisters.
Survived by her children Kathy Robertson and husband Bobby of Winnsboro, Debra Hill, Magnolia, AR and Donna Griffing and husband Jimmy of Winnsboro; her grandchildren Camela Wright and husband Greg, Amy Clark and husband Adam, Jarred Griffing and wife Paula, and John Robertson and fiancé Sunni Goodwin; great grandchildren Spenser and Makenna Madden, Alexis and Aiden Clark; her sisters Flora Thogmartin, Maggie Stephens, Ruby Hilton, Betty Holder, Hazel Humble, and Melba Scott and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Griffing, Jarred Griffing, John Robertson, Adam Clark, Don Graham, and Jesse Holder.
Mrs. Hemphill's family would like to thank their mother's longtime caretaker, Betty Miller. You were a blessing to her. Thanks to the staff of Plantation Manor for the loving care you gave Mama. A very special thanks to Mama's friend and physician, Dr. Floyd T. Jones.
We have grown to love you for your compassion.
"But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles; They shall run and not be weary; They shall walk and not faint."

T.W. HUMPHRIES, SR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mr. T.W. Humphries, Sr., 91, of Monroe, will be at 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 5, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Humphries died Monday, January 2, 2006, at St. Francis Medical Center. He was born June 17, 1914, in Grayson, LA, to Ernest C. and Mary Elder Humphries. He graduated from Caldwell Parish High School in 1931. He married Miss Ethel Mae Hammack on May 29, 1938. He settled in the Twin Cites and had been a longtime resident of Monroe. He was a member of First Baptist Church in West Monroe and Monroe where he was superintendent of the Adult II Sunday School Department, Budget Director for eleven years and Chairman of Deacons.
Mr. Humphries made a stellar career holding public office for over sixteen years. In addition to his public service, he was a lifetime farm operator, first raising cattle then horses. He worked as a salesman for a men's department store from 1938 to 1939 and for the federal government farm program for several years. He not only dedicated his life to public office but also served on many committees where he helped to improve Louisiana and the Twin Cities. He served on the Board of Directors of the Boeuf River Soil Conservation and as Chairman of Louisiana Soil and Water Conservation District's Education Committee.
Mr. Humphries civic duties also included serving as past president of Ouachita Parish Cattlemen's Association. He was a member of the Monroe/West Monroe Realtors Association, Northeast Louisiana Guidance Center, Monroe Rotary Club, Ouachita Parish Wildlife Unit, Monroe Chamber of Commerce, and Monroe Rotary Club. He was a charter patron of the Monroe Little Theatre since 1962, and was also a Paul Harris Fellow.
During his four-year term as Ward 10 police juryman, beginning in 1964, he served as President of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury until 1968. He was chairman of the Budget Committee and Purchasing Committee for the police jury until his term expired, and served on the Board of Directors, as vice president and president of the Louisiana Police Jury Association from 1966 until 1972. As police juror, Mr. Humphries was Commissioner and First Chairman of the Ouachita Parish Fire Department from 1965 until 1968 and was a charter board member and first president of the North Delta Economic District.
While serving in the state legislature as a state representative for District 17. Mr. Humphries served on various legislative committees including Agriculture, Transportation and Highways, and Health and Welfare. He was also Chairman of the Joint Legislative Sub-committee studying the problems of the aged.
Following his retirement from public office in 1981, he began serving as one of eight regional Vice Presidents in the Louisiana Councils on Aging and as a member of the Advisory Council of the State Health and Human Resources Advisory Board. During his retirement, he enjoyed renewing old friendships and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his wife and lifelong partner of sixty-four years, Ethel Humphries.
Survivors include his daughters, Ann Janet Humphries Seab Graham and Linda Thornton and husband, Glen; son Thomas William Humphries, Jr.; grandsons, Larry and Scott Seab; granddaughter, LeSha Graham Terrell; great grandchildren, Mickel and Gavin Terrell and Jessica and Larry Wayne "Trey" Seab, III; and great-grandsons, Tucker and Tristen Huddleston.
Pallbearers will be Larry W. Seab, Sr.; Larry W. Seab, Jr.; Scott Seab, Maylon Humphries, Bryce Humphries, and William "Bubber" Russell, Jr.
Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Wednesday, January 4, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

PAULINE "SIS" BARRINGER MYERS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Graveside services for Mrs. Pauline Barringer Myers, 69, of Monroe, will be at 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 5, 2006, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, with Rev. Bruce Rux officiating. Interment will be under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mrs. Myers, an avid amateur golfer, was born June 10, 1936, in Monroe and died January 3, 2006, at her home in Monroe. She was a charter member of Covenant Presbyterian Church and Ft. Miro Chapter of DAR, and a member of the Republican Women's Club. She was a 1954 graduate of Neville High School and attended LA Tech. She had been active in the oil and gas industry since 1955. Her parents, Francis and Pauline Barringer and brothers, Allen Jones and Jimmy Jones preceded her in death.
Survivors include her husband Calvin Myers; children Debbie Primos Shoalmire and husband, Randy, Barrie Primos, Cathie Primos Fontana and husband Gary, and Pattie Primos; grandchildren Jim Ed Holmes, Jack Holmes, Amanda Woods, Jessica Primos, Pauline Fontana, Custer Fontana, Nelson Fontana, Catherine Conway, and Treslar Primos; great-grandchildren: Avery Dumas, Mallory Dumas, and Barrett Couvillion; brother: Barrie Barringer and wife Billie; niece and goddaughter: Susan Barringer Smith; and stepchildren: Scott Myers, Cal Myers, and Cyndi Myers.
Special thanks to Dr. Ron Hammett for his kindness and compassion, to all the nurses at Glenwood ICU, and to Dr. Gary Jones.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Ronald McDonald House, or ULM Sis Barringer Myers Scholarship Fund.

MARY ELIZABETH WILSON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Wilson, 69, will be 10:00 AM, Friday, January 6, 2006 at Welcome Home Church of God in West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Mike Hurdman and Rev. David Mayo. Interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Mrs. Wilson was born on August 17, 1936 and passed away January 3, 2006 after a sudden illness.
She was preceded in death by her mother Atsy Emerson; father Mack Harris; son Billy Gene Wilson, Jr. and brother Mack Harris, Jr.
She is survived by her daughters Cindy Monroe and husband Gary of Alba, TX, Sandra Savoy of North Little Rock, AR and Angie Humphreys of Clinton, MS; sons Billy Ray Wilson and wife Lynda of West Monroe and Roger Williamson and wife Dora of Nashville, TN; ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Her family would like for her to be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who cherished her family greatly. She was deeply loved and will be deeply missed.
Pallbearers will be Huey Allen Smith, Victor Smith, Justin Smith, Randy Haley, Jerry McCready and Bobby Panzico.
Honorary pallbearers will be Rob Brooks and Tony McLain.
Visitation will be 5:00 until 9:00 PM, Thursday, January 5, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Robert 'Jack' Bush, 82
OAK GROVE — Robert "Jack" Jackson Bush, a clergyman, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First United Pentecostal Church. Visitation is today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Kilbourne Cemetery.

Thelma L. Gibbs, 82
COLUMBIA — Thelma L. Gibbs, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Thursday at DeBerry Cemetery, DeBerry, Texas. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Jack Gunter, 67
OAK GROVE — Jack Gunter, an electrician and employee of the state Department of Transportation and Development, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Lanes Ferry Baptist Church. Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Willie D. Hackney Jr., 74
HARRISONBURG — Willie Duke "Buddy" Hackney Jr. died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Meyers Bend Pentecostal Church. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Harrisonburg Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Sally Jo Higdon, 68
TALLULAH — Sally Jo Higdon, a homemaker, died Monday. Servives are 11 a.m. today at St. Edward's Catholic Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. today until mass begins at the church. Burial will be at Natchez City Cemetery, Natchez, Miss., under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Mary R. Higginbotham, 78
BASTROP — Mary Rose Higginbotham died Monday. Services are noon today at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Yen T. Le, 77
Yen T. Le of Sterlington, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Alice F. Mallard, 66
LONGVIEW, Texas — Alice F. Mallard, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Antioch Methodist Cemetery.

Henry Manuel, 66
Henry Manuel of West Monroe, a retired construction worker, died Monday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. today at Carpenter Cemetery, Carpenter, Miss., under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Evon McDonald, 80
COLLINSTON — Evon McDonald, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Juanita Mears, 90
Juanita Mears of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Virgie Mott, 45
Virgie Mott of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery.

Alice Sheppard, 93
ST. JOSEPH — Alice Sheppard died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Augusta Lee Stinson, 69
BERNICE — Augusta Lee Stinson, a caregiver, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Beulah Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

JoAnn R. Watts, 70
JONESBORO — JoAnn Robinson Watts died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Jonesboro. Burial will be at Jonesboro Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Tubbs, The Rev. Carl J.: 10 a.m. Friday, First Baptist Church, Bastrop.

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

GLORIA DEAN WALKER BELL
Edmonds Funeral Home - Jonesboro, LA
Funeral services for Gloria Dean Walker Bell, 63, will be held Friday, January 6, 2006 at 10:00 AM at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro, LA with Bro. Mike McNatt officiating. Burial will be at Womack Cemetery in Chatham, LA.
Mrs. Bell, a housewife, was born August 7, 1942 and passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2006 in Jonesboro, LA.
She is survived by one daughter: Brenda Zimmermann and husband Jim of Mandeville, LA; two sisters: Alice Springfield of Jonesboro, LA; Pat Crawford and husband L.C. of Eros, LA; two brothers: William "Buster" Walker and wife Nita of Walland, TN; Jerry Walker and wife Julia of Austin, TX; one grandson: Carson Zimmermann of Mandeville, LA; along with a host of nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Bell was preceded in death by her parents Hubert and Marie Walker and one brother Jimmy Walker.
Visitation will be held at Edmonds Funeral Home on Thursday, January 5, 2006 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

MR. WADE DUPUIS
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors - Augusta, GA
Mr. Wade N. Dupuis of Grovetown, formerly of Monroe, LA died on December 31, 2005. He was retired from Northeast Louisiana University. Mr. Dupuis was a former Grand Master of the Knights of Columbus for District II in the state of
Louisiana.
He is survived by his wife, Natalie; son, Van; daughter, Barbara and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig Disease), Attn: Brooke Vaught, 1120 15th St. B. P. 3117, Augusta, GA 30912.

O'sha James Hamilton (1921-2005)
We love you dearly.
Mom, it has been one year ago today that you left us. Dad followed shortly afterwards. The void that your absence fills is still present. We are comforted to know that the two of you Mom and Dad are together now the way it was for Fifty seven years. We will be fine because of the morals and values that the two of you instilled in us, your legacy lives on. Mom and Dad you all will always be a part of us.

JUANITA ANTHONY MEARS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Juanita Anthony Mears, 90, of Monroe, died Tuesday, January 3, 2006, at St. Francis Medical Center. Widow of Vernon R. Mears, Mrs. Mears is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law James A. "Jim" and Diana Mears of Puyallup, WA, and Vernon R. "Ray" and Ilace Mears of Collierville, TN; three grandchildren Erika K. Blaney and husband Kerry, Michael V. Mears, and John C. Mears and two great-grandchildren Payton Bowen and Colin Blaney. Services will be at 2:30 PM, Friday, January 6, 2006, at First United Methodist Church, Loop Road, Monroe, where Mrs. Mears was financial secretary for many years. Rev. Larry Stafford will officiate. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Thursday, January 5, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

CARSON ELIZA ODOM
Cox Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA
Services for Carson Eliza Odom, the baby daughter of Jason and Carrie Gilliam Odom of Rayville will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 7, 2006 at Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Bastrop, with the Rev. James Moffett officiating. Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop in charge of arrangements.
Baby Carson is survived by her parents James and Carrie Gilliam Odom of Rayville; paternal grandparents Judy
Jerry Foote of Delhi and Billy Odom of Galveston, TX; maternal grandparents Mark and Susan Gilliam of Bastrop; paternal great grandparents M.B. Thornton of Delhi and Heard Odom, Jr. and wife Janice of Monroe; maternal great grandparents Mark Gilliam, Sr. of Oak Grove and Earl and Andrea Sanford of Bastrop; four uncles Josh Odom and wife Miranda of Delhi, Trey Gilliam and wife Paula of Bastrop, Chad Foote and Jeremy Foote both of Delhi and three aunts Ashley Gilliam of Bastrop, Brittany Foote of Delhi, and Lori Jester and husband Danny of Ocean Springs, MS.
Serving as honorary pallbearers are Billy Johnson, Jason Bradley, Brett Raley, Brandon Moore, Marq Mitcham, and Kelly Dixon.

Orland S. Adair, 73
Orland S. Adair of Monroe, a truck driver, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Carolyn Allen, 43
HOUSTON — Carolyn Allen, formerly of Bastrop, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are noon Saturday at New Second Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial will be at H.V. Adams Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Callie Bardell, 75
OAKLEY, Calif. — Callie Bardell, a homemaker, died Dec. 20. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Gloria Walker Bell, 63
JONESBORO — Gloria Walker Bell died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Womack Cemetery, Womack.

Charlie Louis Coleman, 21
Charlie Louis Coleman, of Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro and 7-8 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery.

Bob Comeaux, 73
WINNSBORO — Bob Comeaux, a retired sales representative, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Myrtle Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro.

James Crump, 78
NEWELLTON — James Crump, a farmer, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Chapel Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Burial will be at Union Fraternal Cemetery, St. Joseph, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Antwan Daniels, 34
Antwan Daniels of Monroe, an offshoreman, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

William Oliver Dotray, 51
OAKLAND, Calif. — William Oliver Dotray, formerly of Monroe, an ortho tech, died Dec. 27. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Peter Rock Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Myrie Temple Emfinger, 70
WINNSBORO — Myrie Temple Emfinger, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Providence Memorial Cemetery.

Walter Evans, 87
HOMER — Walter Evans died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Beech Hill Baptist Church, Lisbon. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at King Funeral Home, Homer. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Thelma L. Gibbs, 82
COLUMBIA — Thelma L. Gibbs, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at 3 p.m. today at DeBerry Cemetery, DeBerry, Texas.

Julius Hawkins, 76
TALLULAH — Julius Hawkins, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

T.W. Humphries Sr., 91
T.W. Humphries Sr. of Monroe, a retired Realtor, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Marcus 'Pete' Lively, 67
FERRIDAY — Marcus "Pete" Lively, owner and operator of Lively Trucking, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Coax Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Elijah Miller, 96
RUSTON — Elijah Miller, a logger, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Ruston. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Carson Eliza Odom, infant
RAYVILLE — Carson Eliza Odom, infant daughter of Jason and Carrie Gilliam Odom, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Bastrop. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Camron Tippett, infant
WINNFIELD, Ill. — Camron Tippett, the infant son of Monique Walker Tippett and Wesley Tippett, died Friday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Linda Forman Trant, 60
MONTEREY — Linda Forman Trant, self-employed, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Eva Church of God. Visitation is 6 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Forman Cemetery, Monterey, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Willie Beatrice Turner, 81
OAK GROVE — Willie Beatrice Turner, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are noon Saturday at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday with wake service from 7-8 p.m. at Brannum Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Blooming Shade Cemetery.

Linda H. Williams, 43
FARMERVILLE — Linda Henderson Williams, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Farmerville Recreation Center. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Mount Zion Church of God in Christ, Farmerville. Burial will be at Farmerville City Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Herman Wilson Sr., 85
DOWNSVILLE — Herman Wilson Sr., a retired pulp hauler, died Dec. 30. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Lane Chapel Baptist Church, Downsville. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of King Funeral Home, Ruston.

Previously acknowledged
Gunter, Jack: 10 a.m. today, Lanes Ferry Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Hackney Jr., Willie Duke "Buddy": 2 p.m. today, Meyers Bend Pentecostal Church, Harrisonburg.
Mott, Virgie: 1 p.m. Friday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Stinson, Augusta Lee: 2 p.m. today, Beulah Baptist Church.
Tubbs, The Rev. Carl J.: 10 a.m. Friday, First Baptist Church, Bastrop.

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

Walter Ellis Baker
2/24/23~1/6/03
We love you and we miss you — Your Family
It's been three years since that day that God called you home — He called you away
To a land of milk and honey, to a place where there is no hurt, no pain
Only streets paved in gold, no memories of sadness, no growing old
To the waiting embrace of loved ones already there, God called you up to be in His loving care
A day does not go by that we can't hear your voice or see your face
Our comfort is to know that you are living in God's Grace
He's building a mansion for us — so our turn we'll have to wait
Until He calls us up to our Eternal Home, So be waiting for us there at the Gate

BOB COMEAUX
Gill First National Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA
Funeral services for Bob Comeaux, 73, of Winnsboro will be held, Friday, January 6, 2006 at 10:00 AM in Gill First National Funeral Home Chapel in Winnsboro, with Rev. Jeff Robinson and Rev. Milton McManus officiating. Interment will follow in Myrtle Memorial Cemetery in Winnsboro. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 until 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
He was born to the union of P.T. and Frankie Chandler Comeaux on March 11, 1932 near Bastrop and passed from this life, Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro after a sudden illness.
Mr. Comeaux was member and deacon at Taylor Bayou Baptist Church near Baskin. He was a United States Air Force veteran and served during the Korean War. He married Estelle Newton on July 18, 1953 in Winnsboro and later retired from the oil industry. He was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers Louis, Everette, and Kenneth.
Mr. Comeaux is survived by his wife of fifty-two years Estelle Comeaux of Winnsboro; three children Robert E. Comeaux of Natchitoches, Vicki C. Devenney of Marrero, LA and Karen S. Comeaux of Avondale, LA; two grandchildren Thomas Mauro, II, and Jennie Alice Comeaux and numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Pallbearers will be Mike Beall, Ronnie Jones, Allen Linder, Glenn Linder, Paul Marks, and Don Newton.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jacob Jones and Adam Landry.

MR. CLAUDE DAVIDSON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Graveside services for Mr. Claude Davidson, 84, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 7, 2005 at Monroe Memorial Park with Rev. Mike McLaurin officiating, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA.
Mr. Davidson was born December 1, 1921 in Ruston, LA and passed away, Wednesday, January 4, 2005 in Monroe, LA. Mr. Davidson was preceded in death by his wife Hazel Davidson on August 27, 2005 a son Tommy Davidson his parents and several siblings.
Mr. Davidson served in U.S. Army, and he was owner and operator of Davidson Exterminating in Monroe. He was also a member of Highland Baptist Church in Monroe.
Mr. Davidson is survived by his son Ronnie Davidson and wife Dorothy; daughter-in-law Denise Davidson; seven grandchildren Jason, Megan, Brad, Warren, Ryan, Caitlin and Kristi Davidson; one great grandchild Taylor Davidson and sister Thetis Fatheree.
Memorial may be made in lieu of flowers to: Highland Park Baptist Church or the charity of giver's choice.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Friday, January 6, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home-Monroe.

JAMES ADAM GIMLER
Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services - Houston, TX
James Adam Gimler, 85, loving husband, caring father, doting grandfather, died January 1, 2006. He was born June 29, 1920 in Monroe, LA to Louis J. Gimler, Jr. and Alma Breese.
He graduated from Neville High School. Served his country in the Army as a Tech Sgt. in the Medical Detachment of the 118 AAA during WWII. Saw service in Normandy, France, Holland and Germany. A life member of the VFW Post 5619, Bellaire, and American Legion Post, Sweethome, TX. Retired from Binswanger Glass Company after thirty-seven years as salesman and manager.
He leaves to mourn his wife of sixty-three years, Mary Margaret "Peggy" Fertitta Gimler and two sons James A. Jr. (Peggy) and Thomas A. (Carol). Survived by his brother William B. Gimler of Monroe, LA; twelve grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; special niece Captain Paula Hinger, USN; godchild Jan Frazier; special golfing buddies Louie Ayo and "Rusty" Regan and extended family in Sweethome, TX.
The funeral will take place on January 6, 2006 at 10:00 AM at the Holy Ghost Catholic Church with the burial to follow at the Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, will full military honors provided by the VFW. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Holy Ghost Catholic Church at 6921 Chetwood, Bellaire, TX, 77081.

Buddy Poindexter
1/11/52~1/6/05 Love,
The time has flown by since the day God called you home to rest. Everyone knew how tired you were and for those two years we were truly blessed. We thought we had said everything we needed to say, although, we come up with much much more every single day. We keep close to us the memories that there are so many of, even though we know you are smiling from up above. It is hard not to miss you each and every day, but we all seem to cope in our own special way. We all love and miss you!

MR. URIAH W. PICKENS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Uriah W. "Pick" Pickens, Jr., 88, of West Monroe, will be held on, Saturday, January 7, 2006, at 2:00 PM in the chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home with the Rev. Byron Boykin officiating. Interment will follow in the family plot in the Alabama Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Sibley, LA, under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
A life-long native of Northeast Louisiana, Mr. Pickens was born September 4, 1917, in Monroe, LA, and passed away January 4, 2006, in West Monroe. He was preceded in death by his parents, Uriah Pickens, Sr. and Emelee Gruber Pickens; his sister and brother-in-law, Thelma and John Arthur; and brother-in-law, L. E. Douthit, Sr.
Mr. Pickens was a retired electrician with over thirty years service at the Manville paper mill. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was a Sergeant in the Headquarters Battery of the 6th Field Artillery Group. "Pick" was a member of the Solid Ground Ministries Church and a former member of the Ham Radio Club. Mr. Pickens was also a graduate of Ouachita Parish High School and the Northeast Center of LSU (now ULM).
Survivors include his beloved wife of fifty-five years, the former Billie Douthit of West Monroe; two daughters Susan Becnel and Laurel Meredith and her husband Stuart, all of West Monroe; his sister Margaret Gannaway and her husband Donald of Springfield, IL; two grandsons Seth Pickens Meredith and Ethan William Meredith; his sister-in-law, Mrs. Daisy Douthit of West Monroe and a number of nieces and nephews.
Planned memorials may be made to the Susan G. Koman Foundation or to the Salvation Army.
Active pallbearers include C.H. Russell, Melvin "Pee Wee" Clanton, Ranzie and Jeff Douthit, Larry Cash and Edward Gannaway.
Honorary pallbearers include Stuart Meredith, Jim Sackman, Seth Pickens Meredith and Ethan William Meredith.
The family will receive friends at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe on Friday evening, January 6, 2006, from 5:00 until 8:00 PM.

Orland S. Adair, 73
Orland S. Adair of Monroe, a truck driver, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at New Chapel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Pete Adams, 93
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Pete Adams, a maintenance worker formerly of Monroe, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Holly Ridge Cemetery, Rayville.

Larry Autrey, 44
TALLULAH — Larry Autrey, a highway department employee, died Dec. 28. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be at New Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.

Sonja Boley, 37
Sonja Boley of Monroe, a secretary, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Adile Cemetery, Alto.

Sara Beth Boyd, 77
Sara Beth Boyd of Monroe, a retired librarian, died Thursday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Arrangements are incomplete.

Tim Davis, 47
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Tim Davis, a carpenter, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Lake Providence City Cemetery.

Lessie Dykes, 76
DELHI — Lessie Dykes, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, near Delhi. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Monday at McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Rev. Floyd Evans, 90
BASTROP — Rev. Floyd Evans, a minister, died Wednesday. Services are noon Saturday at Morehouse District Educational Association Building, Bastrop. Burial will be at H.V. Adams Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Lloyd Ray Garner, 53
PARIS, Tenn. — Lloyd Ray Garner, a riverboat pilot, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilbourne United Pentecostal Church. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Kilbourne Cemetery.

Ruth Johnson Green, 59
FERRIDAY — Ruth Evelyn Johnson Green, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. today at First United Pentecostal Church, Ferriday. Burial will be at Heard Cemetery, Manifest, under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Loretta Holly, 42
NEW ORLEANS — Loretta Holly, a homemaker formerly of Jonesville, died Dec. 22. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Ackland Creek Baptist Church, Jonesville. Burial will be at New Mount Olive Cemetery, Jonesville, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Olivia Sisson Jones, 81
BASTROP — Olivia Sisson Jones, a delivery driver, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Bonita Road Assembly of God. Visitation is today until service time Saturday at the church. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Marcus "Pete" Lively, 67
RIDGECREST — Marcus "Pete" Lively, owner and operator of Lively Trucking, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be at Coax Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Symotris Deserio Long, 24
TALLULAH — Symotris Deserio Long, a laborer, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial will be at New Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Juanita Anthony Mears, 90
Juanita Anthony Mears of Monroe, a financial secretary, died Tuesday. Services are 2:30 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church, Loop Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Bennie Patterson, 88
CROWVILLE — Bennie Patterson, a laborer, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. today at McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Alice Shephard, 93
ST. JOSEPH — Alice Shephard, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New China Grove Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. today at Concordia Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Charles T. Walker Sr., 91
BATON ROUGE — Charles T. Walker Sr., formerly of Monroe, retired credit manager with Sears and F. Strauss & Son, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Linda G. Williams, 43
FARMERVILLE — Linda G. Williams, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Farmerville Recreation Center. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Farmerville Church of God in Christ. Burial will be in Farmerville City Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Mary Elizabeth Wilson, 69
Mary Elizabeth Wilson of West Monroe, a grocery store cashier, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Welcome Home Church of God, West Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously Acknowledged
Allen, Carolyn: noon Saturday, New Second Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Bardell, Callie: 1 p.m. today, Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville.
Bell, Gloria Walker: 10 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Coleman, Charlie Louis: 1 p.m. Saturday, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Comeaux, Bob: 10 a.m. today, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Crump, James: 2 p.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Chapel Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Daniels, Antwan: 11 a.m. Saturday, Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe.
Dotray, William Oliver: 11 a.m. Saturday, Peter Rock Baptist Church, Monroe.
Emfinger, Myrie Temple: 2 p.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Evans, Walter: 11 a.m. today, Beech Hill Baptist Church, Lisbon.
Miller, Elijah: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Ruston.
Mott, Virgie: 1 p.m. today, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Odom, Carson Eliza: 2 p.m. Saturday, Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Bastrop.
Tippett, Camron: 11 a.m. Saturday, Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.
Trant, Linda Forman: 10 a.m. today, Eva Church of God.
Tubbs, The Rev. Carl J.: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Turner, Willie Beatrice: noon Saturday, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Wilson Sr., Herman: 11 a.m. Saturday, Lane Chapel Baptist Church, Downsville.

MRS. SARA BETH BOYD
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Sara Beth Boyd, 77, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 8, 2006 at the McGuire United Methodist Church in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Michi Head officiating. Burial will be in the Calhoun Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Boyd died on January 5, 2006 at the St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, LA. She was a member of the McGuire United Methodist Church in West Monroe since 1960. Mrs. Boyd graduated from the University of Alabama. She worked at the University of Louisiana at Monroe for several years before becoming a Teacher and Librarian at the Ouachita Parish Library. Mrs. Boyd is preceded in death by her parents Houston O. and Blanche Brownlee.
Survivors include her husband Sam A. Boyd; three first cousins; several second cousins and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Dean McDuffie, James Moeler, Bub Boyd, Danny Bannister, Jr., Skeeter Boyd and Dolphus Bannister.
Honorary pallbearers will be J.W. "Buster" Landrum, Jim Watts and Dr. Glenn Jordan.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.
Memorials may be made to the Calhoun Cemetery Fund.

LLOYD RAY GARNER
Brown-Holley Funeral Home - Oak Grove, LA
Funeral services for Lloyd Ray Gamer, age 53, will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 7, 2006 at Kilbourne United Pentecostal Church in Kilbourne, LA with Rev. Ronald Ratley officiating. Interment will follow in Kilboume Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Oak Grove.
Lloyd Garner was born on January 11, 1952 and passed away on, Wednesday, January 4, 2006 in Louisville, KY. He was preceded in death by a son, Bronson Killum; his parents, Rachel Dewitt and Rose Mae Hogan Garner and a nephew, Jimmy Cook.
Lloyd started working when he was eighteen years old as a deckhand with Greenville Towing Co. on the M/V Gremco and he also worked for Flowers Towing Co., Arkansas River Towing Co., Ohio River Towing Co., he partnered with Jim Marvel in owners of Marvel Towing Co., and he worked the last ten years with Alter Barge Line in Alton, IL. He was loved and will be missed by friends and family.
Survivors include a daughter, Jennifer Marie Gamer of Murray, KY; a son, Dustin Ray Gamer of Orlando, FL; six sisters, Sharon Cook of West Lake, LA, Karen Madden of Oak Grove, LA, Linda Gamer of Marksville, LA, Bonnie Gamer of Kilbourne, LA, Donnie Puckett of Dyersburg, TN and Connie Vanderwedge of Garland City, AR; seven brothers, Mike Garner of Eudora, AR, Terry Gamer of Dyershurg, TN, David Garner of Kilbourne, LA, Kevin Garner of Eudora, AR, Mark Gamer of Colorado Springs, CO, Richard Garner of Oak Grove, LA and Franklin Garner of Pioneer, LA; uncle, Bill Hogan and wife, Jeane of Lake Charles, LA; four aunts, Vera Faulk and husband Don of Lake Charles, LA, Delores Cole of Lake Charles, LA, Dot Purvis of Oak Grove, LA and Irene Garner Drew of Bastrop, LA; special friend, Bobbie Brady of Puryear, TN and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Danny Johnson, Bill Crowe, Eddie Wilson, Dennis Hunt, Roger Hunt, Jerry Swinea and Mike Hamilton.
Honorary pallbearers will be Eddie Purvis, Mark Meziere, Jack McLendon and Jerry "Bud" Purvis.

BRYAN S. HARING
Gill First National Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA
Funeral services for Bryan S. Haring, 45, of Wisner will be held, Saturday, January 7, 2006 in Gill First National Funeral Home Chapel in Winnsboro with Rev. Terry Slawson and Rev. Mike Devillier officiating. Interment will follow in South Central Cemetery in Wisner. Visitation will be Friday from 6:00 until 9:00 PM at the funeral home.
Bryan was born October 1, 1959 in Greenville, MS and passed from this life, Friday, January 6, 2006 in St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe.
He was a welder and catfish farmer and was preceded in death by his father Frank S. Haring, Sr., first wife and daughter Stacey Roberts Haring and Shonni Haring and his second wife Carolyn Barton Haring.
Bryan is survived by two daughters Carmel Haring and Faith Haring both of Gilbert; mother Mary Jane Haring of Wisner; two brothers Frank Haring, Jr. and wife Judy of Winnsboro and John Haring and wife Susan of Wisner; a sister Cindy Haring Smith of Pineville; four nephews; one niece; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers will be Bo Haring, Carl Haring, Sam Haring, Terry Haring, Bo Johnson, and Ed McKee.
To sign guest book on line visit www.gillfirstnational.com.

MRS. ALICE HOGAN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral Services for Mrs. Mary Alice Hogan, 73, of Delhi, LA formerly of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 8, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Billy Carter officiating. Burial will be in the Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe.
Mrs. Hogan died on January 6, 2006 at the St. Francis Medical Center North in Monroe, LA. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Hogan is preceded in death by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Pace; her daughter Debbie and grandson Joe.
Survivors include her husband Conley Hogan; son Eddie Hogan; daughter Ann Hogan; grandchildren Luke Hogan of West Monroe, LA, Liz Hogan of Lake Providence, LA and Michelle Barnwell and husband Clay of Dallas, TX; great grandchildren Jonathan, Jake and Allison Barnwell; sister Joann Hale and husband Felton of Phoenix, AZ; three sisters-in-laws Elaine Steelman, Billie Hogan and Una Hogan and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Guy Yarborough, Gary Yarborough, Jack Beasley, Charles Hogan, Jerry Steelman and Bobby Milner.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.

CARL EDWARD "ED" HOWARD
Niday Funeral Home - Houston, TX
Carl Edward "Ed" Howard, 48, of Houston, TX, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2005, after a brave struggle with mesothelioma, a form of cancer. Ed was born in Fort Benning, GA and spent his younger years living all over the United States since his father was in the Army. His family settled in Beaumont, MS, near family and friends for his high school years. Ed graduated from the University of Mississippi majoring in Finance and was involved in many athletic activities. Following college, Ed worked twenty-three years for State Farm Insurance in Texas, Oklahoma and Illinois.
Ed had a passion for creative endeavors, including playing the guitar and sketching. His doodles are coveted by many who admired his artwork.
Survivors include his wife Rita Neitz Howard; his parents Bettye and Carl Howard of Beaumont, MS and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held in Houston, visitation and funeral were in Beaumont, MS and the interment was at Beaumont Memorial Cemetery.If desired, memorials may be made to: Carl Edward "Ed" Howard Memorial Scholarship, The University of Mississippi Foundation P.O. Box 249 University, MS 38677.
Ed had an admirable sense of humor and positive attitude throughout his health challenges. He was, and will continue to be, an inspiration to his family and friends. We will all miss him.

MR. URIAH W. PICKENS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Uriah W. "Pick" Pickens, Jr., 88, of West Monroe, will be held on, Saturday, January 7, 2006, at 2:00 PM in the chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home with the Rev. Byron Boykin officiating. Interment will follow in the family plot in the Alabama Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Sibley, LA, under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
A life-long native of Northeast Louisiana, Mr. Pickens was born September 4, 1917, in Monroe, LA, and passed away January 4, 2006, in West Monroe. He was preceded in death by his parents, Uriah Pickens, Sr. and Emelee Gruber Pickens; his sister and brother-in-law, Thelma and John Arthur; and brother-in-law, L. E. Douthit, Sr.
Mr. Pickens was a retired electrician with over thirty years service at the Manville paper mill. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was a Sergeant in the Headquarters Battery of the 6th Field Artillery Group. "Pick" was a member of the Solid Ground Ministries Church and a former member of the Ham Radio Club. Mr. Pickens was also a graduate of Ouachita Parish High School and the Northeast Center of LSU (now ULM).
Survivors include his beloved wife of fifty-five years, the former Billie Douthit of West Monroe; two daughters Susan Becnel and Laurel Meredith and her husband Stuart, all of West Monroe; his sister Margaret Gannaway and her husband Donald of Springfield, IL; two grandsons Seth Pickens Meredith and Ethan William Meredith; his sister-in-law, Mrs. Daisy Douthit of West Monroe and a number of nieces and nephews.
Planned memorials may be made to the Susan G. Koman Foundation or to the Salvation Army.
Active pallbearers include C.H. Russell, Melvin "Pee Wee" Clanton, Ranzie and Jeff Douthit, Larry Cash and Edward Gannaway.
Honorary pallbearers include Stuart Meredith, Jim Sackman, Seth Pickens Meredith and Ethan William Meredith.
The family will receive friends at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe on Friday evening, January 6, 2006, from 5:00 until 8:00 PM.

CHARLES T. WALKER, SR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mr. Charles T. Walker, Sr., 91, will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 7, 2006 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Terry Love officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mr. Walker was a long time resident of Monroe currently living in Baton Rouge near family. He was credit manager of F. Strauss & Son, a member of First United Methodist Church, and a WWII Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife Dean Mallard Walker.
Mr. Walker is survived by his son Charles Turner Walker, II and wife Joan of Knoxville, TN; daughter Marianne W. Couvillon of Baton Rouge, LA; grandchildren, Jill Couvillon, Dr. Clay Couvillon and Darcy Walker; and great grandchildren, Peyton Mitchell Worley and Barrett Couvillon.
Visitation will be Saturday from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at the Mausoleum.
Memorials may be made in memory of Charles T. Walker, Sr. to First United Methodist Church, 3900 Loop Road, Monroe, LA or to the charity of your choice.

Pansy Beach, 84
WISNER — Pansy Beach, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 4 p.m. today at Holly Grove Baptist Church Cemetery near Wisner. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Febbie Butler, 84
WINNSBORO — Febbie Butler, a custodian, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Powell Street Extension Cemetery, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Claude Davidson, 84
Claude Davidson of Monroe, owner and operator of Davidson Exterminating, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Barney Edward Davitt, 89
BATON ROUGE — Barney Edward Davitt, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 10 a.m. today until service time. Burial will be at Palestine Cemetery, Vixen.

Bryan S. Haring, 46
WISNER — Bryan S. Haring, a welder, died Friday. Services are 12:30 p.m. today at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time. Burial will be at South Central Cemetery, Wisner.

Ophelia Housley, 83
WISNER — Ophelia Housley, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at South Central Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is today until service time at the church. Burial will be at Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Allen Manning, 82
Allen Manning of West Monroe, a laborer with Riverwood, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Jewel Ruth Pardue, 103
JONESBORO — Jewel Ruth Pardue, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Uriah W. Pickens, 88
Uriah W. Pickens of West Monroe, a retired papermill electrician, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until service time. Burial will be at Alabama Presbyterian Cemetery, Sibley.

Charles T. Walker Sr., 91
BATON ROUGE — Charles T. Walker Sr., formerly of Monroe, retired credit manager with Sears and F. Strauss & Son, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until service time. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Previously Acknowledged
Adams, Pete: 2 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Allen, Carolyn: noon today, New Second Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Autrey, Larry: 1 p.m. today, Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Boley, Sonja: 2 p.m. today, Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe.
Coleman, Charlie Louis: 1 p.m. today, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Crump, James: 2 p.m. today, Pilgrim Chapel Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Daniels, Antwan: 11 a.m. today, Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe.
Davis, Tim: 10 a.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Dotray, William Oliver: 11 a.m. today, Peter Rock Baptist Church, Monroe.
Dykes, Lessie: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, near Delhi.
Evans, Rev. Floyd: noon today, Morehouse District Educational Association Building, Bastrop.
Garner, Lloyd Ray: 2 p.m. today, Kilbourne United Pentecostal Church.
Holly, Loretta: 2 p.m. today, Ackland Creek Baptist Church, Jonesville.
Jones, Olivia Sisson: 11 a.m. today, Bonita Road Assembly of God.
Long, Symotris Deserio: 2 p.m. today, First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Miller, Elijah: 11 a.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Ruston.
Odom, Carson Eliza: 2 p.m. today, Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Bastrop.
Patterson, Bennie: 11 a.m. today, Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville.
Shephard, Alice: 1 p.m. today, New China Grove Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Tippett, Camron: 11 a.m. today, Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.
Turner, Willie Beatrice: noon today, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Williams, Linda G.: 11 a.m. today, Farmerville Recreation Center, Farmerville.
Wilson Sr., Herman: 11 a.m. today, Lane Chapel Baptist Church, Downsville.

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

LECIL HOWARD ALDRICH
Riser Funeral Home - Olla, LA
Services for Lecil Howard Aldrich, age 84, of Urania will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, January 9, 2006 from the Chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Olla with Rev. P.A. Paul and Rev. Denver McBroom officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in the Old Bethel Cemetery west of Clarks.
Mr. Aldrich was born on September 25, 1921 in Harrell, AR to the union of Clarence Calvin and Bertha Karriker Aldrich and died, Friday, January 6, 2006 at the Golden Age Nursing Center in Jena.
He was a retired maintenance supervisor with Louisiana Pacific Corporation in Urania. He was also a veteran of World War II having served in the Army. He attained the rank of Staff Sergeant in medical division and was awarded numerous medals including the Purple Heart.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-eight years Odell Sellers Aldrich of Urania; his daughters Delores Aldrich Ganey and her husband Larry of Rosenberg, TX and Brenda Aldrich McGee and her husband Dana of Jena; his son Steven H. Aldrich and his wife Barbara of Olla; his grandchildren Scott Ganey and his wife Fie, Todd Ganey and his wife Roxane, Clay Ganey all of Rosenberg, TX, Jay Trahan and his wife Carla of Sharptown, Jennifer "Missi" Harrison and her husband Festus of Epps and Miranda Aldrich and Stevie Aldrich both of Olla; his great grandchildren CiCi and Ryan Ganey, Tyler and Kenzie Ganey, Joshua and Brittany Harrison, Jaycee and Khodee Trahan and Cameron Aldrich and his sister Nora Bell Orr of West Monroe.
Pallbearers will be Jay Trahan, Festus Harrison, Scott Ganey, Todd Ganey, Clay Ganey and Ralph Harris.
Honorary pallbearers are Khodee Trahan, Joshua Harrison, Tyler Ganey, Ryan Ganey and Cameron Aldrich.
Visitation will be Sunday from 11:00 AM until 9:00 PM and Monday from 9:00 AM until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, Hwy 165, Olla.

EDNA ARRANT
Gill First National Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA
Funeral services for Edna Arrant, 91, of Mangham will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 8, 2006 in Calvary Baptist Church near Mangham with Rev. Gerry Courtney officiating. Interment will follow in Hewitt Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Mrs. Arrant was born to the union of William David and Francis Head Burson on September 12, 1914 in Lapile, AR and passed from this life, Friday, January 6, 2006 in Plantation Manor Nursing Home in Winnsboro.
She married Izell Arrant on June 1, 1935 in Richland Parish, and became a fulltime mother of four while he farmed the fields near their home. They remained faithful companions until his Mr. Arrants death on October 30, 1990. She was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Mrs. Arrant was preceded in death by her parents; husband Izell "Slim" Arrant; son Donald Ray Arrant; three brothers and one sister.
She is survived by three daughters Johnie Sue Powell and husband Aubie of Sterlington, Kathleen Weed and Peggy Sproles both of Mangham; seven grandchildren and eleven great great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Brian Arrant, Glen Fabian, Randy Weed, Todd Weed, Carl Childress and Roy Wiggins.
To sign guest book online, visit www.gillfirstnational.com.

MR. HAROLD A. BEAVON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Graveside services for Mr. Harold Alford Beavon, 92, will be 10:00 AM, Monday, January 9, 2006 at Mount Vernon Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Butch Pilcher.
Mr. Beavon was born on January 7, 1913 in Martin's Ferry, OH and passed away on January 5, 2006 in West Monroe.
He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Beavon; daughter Carolyn Sue Beavon and brother Orville Beavon.
He is survived by his daughter Shirley Harris of West Monroe; granddaughters Pamela Smith, Kellie Harris Cataldo, both of Houston, TX and Kimberly Watson; grandson Matt Harris both of West Monroe; brother Floyd Beavon of Martin's Ferry, OH; three great grandchildren Timothy O'Leary, Luke Smith and Caroline Smith.
Mr. Beavon was a retired engineer with Bridgestone/Firestone.
Visitation will be 5:00 until 8:00 PM, Sunday, January 8, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

LES BRAMLETTE CASTON II
Brown Funeral Home - Gloster, MS
A memorial service for Bram Caston will be held on, Monday, January 9, 2006 at 1:00 PM on Longleaf Farms south of Liberty, MS, after a two year struggle associated with severe from a back injury. The Rev. Mary Petty Anderson will preside at her beloved son's service with his aunt, the Rev. Deacon Polly C. Anderson, assisting.
From his earliest childhood Bran was full of life, artistic, generous, funny and athletic. He lived in a magical space populated with people who loved him dearly and was ever surrounded in early years by guardian angels with names like Busty Deer and Busty Dinosaur. His creative imagination took him to the world of Luke Skywalker and Lego, while his love for the land put him close to waterfowl and fish.
Schooled at Amite School Center in Liberty, he was in sports from Little League to track to the AA State All-Star football game his senior year. His college education was at Mississippi State, where he earned his degree in Kinesiology. As an adult Bram was hard working, yet he was available to anyone who sought his help or mentoring. Intrinsically blessed with physical strength and stamina, he trained countless family members and clients in fitness techniques suggested the right program for wellness. He worked diligently and faithfully at Indian Cycle in Ridgeland for three years, creating and directing a department in fitness equipment. He excelled in his job and won regional awards three consecutive years in leadership and sales. His honesty and broad knowledge let clients to trust him to design one-of-a-kind exercise rooms in homes across the state. In leisure he loved being on the land, and be reveled in electronics, finding pleasure in the newest gadgets and gear.
Bram was both mystic and muscle, artist and athlete, introvert and intellect, philosopher and pragmatist. The diverse roles he fitted in his thirty-two years blessed people in countless ways. He was a man who persevered through physical struggles for two years of severe pain but who never gave up, having a recent radical surgery. He looked forward to his future life working with people in health related areas, always dreaming of soaring with eagles and angels Bram was the beloved.
His family is made up of his derarly-loved sister Keeton Anderson Caston of Durango, CO; his mother the Rev. Mary Petty Anderson of Seattle/Mercer Island; his father and step mother Brent and Peggy Caston of Liberty. His half brother is the Rev. McKay Caston of Greenwood. Stepsiblings include Jennifer Knight, Tracy boyd and Michael Boyd. Aunts include the Rev. Deacon Polly Anderson, Judge Page McClendon Anderson, Michelle A. Anderson, Doris Caston, Sydney Jean Caston and Dinah Kirkland. Uncles include David Douglas Anderson, Fred Anderson III, and James Caston. Bram's cousins include Drake, Polly Douglas, Anne Katherine, Cassie, Chris, Matt, F.A., Lexie, Ken, Gail, Jackie, Tamara, Bill, and Hunter.
Memorials may be sent to the Episcopal Relief and Development Fund or a charity of your choosing.

MRS. MARY ALICE HOGAN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral Services for Mrs. Mary Alice Hogan, 73, of Delhi, LA formerly of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 8, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Billy Carter officiating. Burial will be in the Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe.
Mrs. Hogan died on January 6, 2006 at the St. Francis Medical Center North in Monroe, LA. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Hogan is preceded in death by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Pace; her daughter Debbie and grandson Joe.
Survivors include her husband Conley Hogan; son Eddie Hogan; daughter Ann Hogan; grandchildren Luke Hogan of West Monroe, LA, Liz Hogan of Lake Providence, LA and Michelle Barnwell and husband Clay of Dallas, TX; great grandchildren Jonathan, Jake and Allison Barnwell; sister Joann Hale and husband Felton of Phoenix, AZ; three sisters-in-laws Elaine Steelman, Billie Hogan and Una Hogan and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Guy Yarborough, Gary Yarborough, Jack Beasley, Charles Hogan, Jerry Steelman and Bobby Milner.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.

MR. PAUL CURTIS JOHNSTON, JR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Paul Curtis Johnston Jr., 46, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, January 9, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Charles Holstead and Rev. David Maxwell officiating. Burial will be in the Hasley Cemetery.
Paul Curtis Johnston Jr. was born on September 20, 1959. He was a lifelong resident of West Monroe and was Co-Owner/Operator of Johnston's Repair.
Paul died on January 6, 2006 peacefully at his home surrounded by his beloved family after a lengthy illness.
Paul is survived by his parents Paul Sr. and Gloria (Doety) Johnston; son Paul C. Johnston III (PJ) and his wife Suzanna of Panama City, FL; daughter Florence Paige Johnston; sister Vicky Dianne Johnston; nephew Dustin D. Thompson all of West Monroe, LA. He also leaves behind devoted friend Pamela Johnston Blackmon, mother of his children. Special friends Kelly and Courtney Thomas and a host of friends and family.
Paul (Pud) as he was affectionately known, will be missed by everyone whose lives he touched.
Pallbearers will be Lenard McBee, Joey Magee, J.J. Myers, Randy Ratcliff, Mark Sanders, Charles Dougan, Stevie Baker and David Myers.
Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.
The Family would like to offer a special thanks to Patients Choice Hospice, especially Judy Palmer, Mary Wiggins, RN's, Edna and Rochelle, for their devotion and loving care of Paul Jr. and his family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Patients Choice Hospice, so that they can continue to carry on with their very special mission and not have to turn anyone in need away.

OPAL MARY HAYS MCDUFF
Cox Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA
Opal Mary Hays McDuff, born April 5, 1917 in St, Tammany Parish passed away at her home in Bastrop, LA on December 22, 2005.
She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-three years, Raymond Milton McDuff, a former County agent in Morehouse Parish; her parents Jessie Young and Walter Wiggins Hays and her four siblings, George Young Hays, Herbert Hays, Almond Hays, and Edra Hays Green. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Opal was a graduate in Home Economics from Southwestern in Lafayette, LA and was first employed as a home demonstration agent in Washington Parish, LA.
After moving to Bastrop in 1950, she joined Louisiana Power and Light as a home economist, and worked in Morehouse and Ouachita Parishes. She was one of the first home economist to present live television demonstrations on KNOE, teaching viewers how to cook with electric appliances "Redi Kilowatt" was always on her lapel.
After retiring from LP&L, she worked as a dietician for several area nursing homes. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, traveling, and dancing with her husband. They regularly drove to the Gulf Coast where they enjoyed the music of Leon Kelner at the Broadwater Beach. She and Raymond were avid fans of the LSU Tigers. Opal was an active member of many organization including the First United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women Circle-2, the Clarklea Garden Club for over forty years, the Abram Morehouse DAR for thirty-one years, the Potpourri Study Club for twelve years, and the Quota Club, serving as president in 1957. She remained vitally interested in Kalorama and the Snyder Museum.
She loved sharing her ideas and talents with others and will be remembered for her style and grace. A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Bastrop on Saturday, January 14, 2006 at 2:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church of Bastrop, the Snyder Museum, or a charity of your choice.

LEAH TERRELL
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for Mrs. Leah Terrell, 62, of Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, January 9, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Terrell was a member of Northeast Louisiana Antique Dealers Association and a member of North Monroe Baptist Church.
Mrs. Terrell is survived by her husband Charles A. "Butch" Terrell; son Scott Terrell and wife Kim and their son Dustin Land of West Monroe; sister Betty White and husband John of Arlington, TX; sisters-in-law Billy Gee of Bastrop, Ida Eubanks of Bastrop and Irma Cox and husband Ken of Alexandira, LA; brothers-in-law Harry Terrell and wife Melvalyn of Pollock, LA, Bill Terrell and wife Nadine of Gurdon, AR and Jimmy Terrell and wife, Mary Emily of Lake City, FL and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Pallbearers will be Jon Dollar, Dr. Mark Dollar, Scott Dollar, Darren Ford, Greg Rhodes and Todd Trichel.
Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Edna Arrant, 91
MANGHAM — Edna Arrant, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Calvary Baptist Church, Mangham. Burial will be in Hewitt Cemetery, Mangham, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Ben Lewis Bass, 50
Ben Lewis Bass of Monroe, a sanitation employee, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Sara Beth Boyd, 77
Sara Beth Boyd of Monroe, a retired librarian, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at McGuire United Methodist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be in Calhoun Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Robert C. Breard, 51
Robert C. "Cully" Breard of Chicago, formerly of Monroe and a training manager for Holly Hunt Collections in Chicago, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Valeria Mitchell Britton, 85
DELHI — Valeria Mitchell Britton, a business owner, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Laura Dixon, 95
TALLULAH — Laura Dixon died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Mary Alice Gray, 91
RUSTON — Mary Alice Webster Gray, a retired Louisiana Tech University secretary, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Temple Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Pines Memorial Gardens, Ruston.

Mary Alice Hogan, 73
DELHI — Mary Alice Hogan, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until time for services. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery.

LaSandra James, 40
LaSandra Leonette James of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Alice Margaret Russell, 80
Alice Margaret Searcy Russell of Monroe, a registered nurse formerly of Winnsboro, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Mary Louise Williams, 88
Mary Louise Williams of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Fai Peng Sitou Yu, 60
TALLULAH — Fai Peng Sitou Yu, a grocery store co-manager, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until service time. Burial will be in Silver Cross Cemetery, Tallulah.

Previously acknowledged
Dykes, Lessie: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, near Delhi.
Pardue, Jewel Ruth: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

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

VALERIA ETOYLE MITCHELL BRITTON
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Valeria Etoyle Mitchell Britton, 85, will be at 11:00 AM, Monday, January 9, 2006 at Cox Funeral Home Chapel in Delhi, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Joe Hamilton and Rev. Paul Lipe. Interment will follow at Start Cemetery in Start, LA under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Mrs. Britton was born on February 4, 1920 in Start, LA and died January 7, 2006, at Richland Parish Hospital of Delhi. She married Truman R. Britton on March 27, 1943 in San Francisco, CA. She later moved to Delhi where she and her husband owned and operated Britton Ford for twenty-four years. She was a member of the Delhi United Methodist Church.
Her husband and lifelong partner of fifty-three years, Truman Ruben Britton, preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents, William Sherman and Eudocye Treadway Mitchell; brothers, Othniel Burton Mitchell and Kenneth Atherton Mitchell; sister, Erma Lee Brown; half-sisters, Myra DeMoss, Mamie Harris and Sara Howe and half-brother Curtis Mitchell.
She is survived by her sons, Richard Truman Britton and wife Brenda of Kingwood, TX, Larry Neal Britton and wife Linnea of Spicewood, TX and Stephen Douglas Britton and wife Janice of Delhi, LA; one daughter, Susan Britton Everett of Monroe, LA; five grandsons, Scott Mitchell Britton and wife Mary of Fairview, TX, Darran Richard Britton and wife Minerva of Porter, TX, Christopher James Britton of Spicewood, TX, Matthew Mitchell Everett and Hunter Ridge Everett of Monroe, LA; two granddaughters, Laura Denise Britton of Ruston, LA and Amy Lynn Britton of Delhi, LA; five great grandchildren; one niece and four nephews.
Her family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Kenneth McDonald, Dr. Tyrone Tucker, the staff at Richland Parish Hospital, and the staff of Richland Manor Nursing Home. Also, the family would like to express their appreciation for all the visits, thoughts, and prayers from friends.
Pallbearers will be Billy Netherland and her five grandsons, Scott Britton, Darron Britton, Chris Britton, Matt Everett and Hunter Everett.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Sunday, January 08, 2006 at Cox Funeral Home in Delhi.
To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our web page at www.coxfuneral.com.

ANNIE ELIZABETH BLAZIER
Olla, LA
Services for Annie Elizabeth Blazier, age 77, of Olla will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, January 10, 2006 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Olla with Rev. Eddie Riley officiating. Inerment will follow in the Olla Cememtery.
Mrs. Blazier was born on July 4, 1928 in Charlottesville, VA to the union of James and Amy Gentry and died, Saturday, January 7, 2006 at the Summit Retirement Center in Alexadria.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Charles Benton Blazier and her grandsons Michael Hillstead and Charles Holmes.
Survivors include her children Charles Raymond Blazier of Olla, Shriley Haney of Grayson, Evelyn Janette Smith of Jena, Carolyn Thiels of Boyce, Mary Elaine Estis of Olla and Jerry Wayne Blazier of Olla; her sister Louiah Martin of Charlottesville, VA; seven grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; two nephews and one niece.
Pallbearers will be Stacy Estis, Chad Estis, Randall Thiels, Devin Bass, Nicholas Herrick and Ian Johnston.
Honorary pallbearers are Donald Roark and Bob Allbritton.
Visitation will be Monday from 11:00 AM until 9:00 PM and Tuesday from 8:00 AM until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, Hwy. 165, Olla, LA.

MR. ROBERT KEITH SEMMES, JR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Services for Mr. Robert Keith Semmes, Jr., 82, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, January 10, 2005 at St. Matthew's Catholic Church in Monroe, LA with Rev. Sebastian Kallarackal, Rev. Mike Haney, OFM. and Rev. Lambert Leykam, OFM. officiating. Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe.
Mr. Semmes died on January 7, 2006, at his residence. He was a charter member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church for over fifty-six years. He was a graduate of Neville High School, where he was a member of the boxing team for three years. Mr. Semmes was a U.S. Marine Corp veteran serving his country, during World War II. After the war, he attended Northeast La. Junior College, where he earned a degree in business. Bob was a former member of the Knight's of Columbus, St. Joseph's Men's Club and owned and operated Bob Semmes and Son Plumbing Contractors, until his retirement in 1997.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Keith and Bessie Anders Semmes and brothers, Bernard "Bunk" Semmes and Leslie F. Semmes.
Survivors include his wife of sixty-two years, Peggy Rodriguez Semmes of West Monroe, LA; two daughters, Bernardine Semmes Adams and husband Jerry of Monroe, LA and Mary Semmes Kiethley and husband Alex of West Monroe, LA; three sons, Robert Keith Semmes III and his wife Monalisa of West Monroe, LA, John Gregory Semmes of Monroe, LA and Roy Jeffrey Semmes of Lafayette, LA; eleven grandchildren, Tiffany F. Pleasant and husband Joey, M. Heath Fontana and wife, Nikki, Amy Fontana, Robert K. "Bobby" Semmes IV, Stacey S. Amos and husband Danny, Shannon S. Guidry and husband Patrick, Destin Semmes, Jordan Kiethley, Amber Nicole Semmes, Kyle Semmes and John Caleb Semmes; eleven great grandchildren; brother, Thomas Anders Semmes and wife Irene of Eros, LA; several nieces and nephews and special nephew, Dr. Alfred Ozenne and wife Susan.
The children would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Kyle Semmes, devoted grandson, for the compassionate care he gave to his grandfather, and to Patients Choice Hospice for their excellent care beyond our expectations.
Pallbearers will be grandsons Joey Pleasant, Bobby Semmes, Caleb Semmes, Kyle Semmes, Heath Fontana, and nephew, Tommy Semmes, Jr.
Honorary pallbearers will be Harry Greenwood, Billy Osbon, Jesse Fulmer, Raymond Sweet and Dr. Alfred Ozenne.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday, with a Vigil Wake Service at 6:30 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Cancer Foundation League in West Monroe.

BIRDIE REE TURNER
Cox Funeral Home - Oak Grove, LA
Funeral services for Birdie Ree Turner, age 84, will be 2:00 PM on, Monday, January 9, 2006 at Cox Chapel in Oak Grove, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Gayle Riles. Interment will be in New Forest Cemetery in Forest, LA.
Birdie was born on March 19, 1921 in Forest, LA and passed away on January 7, 2006 in Carroll Nursing Home in Oak Grove, LA.
Preceded in death by her is her husband Claude Turner; daughter Peggy Moffit; parents Albert "Will" Dupree and Sarah Dupree; brother Clyde Dupree and sister Rachel Nix.
Survived by her is her son Bill Turner and wife Meshelle of Oak Grove, LA; daughter Patricia Turner of Oak Grove, LA; brother Ray Dupree of Bastrop, LA; sister-in-law Evelyn Dupree of Bastrop, LA; sister Katherine May of St. Joseph, LA; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Turner, John White, Guy Wactor, Brad Pevehouse, Chris Ballard and Jeremy Ballard.
To leave condolences to the family visit our website at www.coxfuneral.com.

Harold A. Beavon, 92
Harold A. Beavon, a retired engineer with Bridgestone/Firestone, of West Monroe, died Thursday. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. today at Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery.

James 'Buck' Beach, 59
BRANDON, Miss. — James "Buck" Beach, a retired security officer who served in the Navy, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Natchez City Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.

Valeria Mitchell Britton, 85
DELHI — Valeria Mitchell Britton, retired co-owner of Britton Ford, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be in Start Cemetery.

Paul Curtis Johnston Jr., 46
Paul Curtis Johnston Jr., co-owner of Johnston's Repair, of West Monroe, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Donald W. Sugg, 59
Donald W. Sugg, retired from the military, of West Monroe, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Leah Terrell, 62
Leah Terrell, an antique dealer, of Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Richard Lee Hoffman, 55
Richard Lee Hoffman, a market manager, of Monroe, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Jerry Wilks, 54
BREAUX BRIDGE — Jerry Wilks, a fishing tool operator, formerly of Winnsboro, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Previously Acknowledged
Dykes, Lessie: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, near Delhi.
Gray, Mary Alice Webster: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston.
Russell, Alice Margaret Searcy: 2 p.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

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

ROBERT "CULLY" BREARD
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
A Mass of Christian Burial Service for Robert Culpepper Breard, age 51, of Chicago, IL will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, January 11, 2006 at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 2510 Emerson Street, Monroe, LA. Officiating will be Msgr. Edmund Moore. Interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park, Highway 80 East, Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe on Lamy Lane.
Cully Breard died on January 6, 2006 in Dallas, TX. He is a direct descendant of Jean Louis Alexandre de Breard, one of the founders of Monroe.
He attended Jesus the Good Shepherd and graduated from Neville High School. He also attended Northeast Louisiana University. Cully will be remembered for his stellar performances in the Monroe Little Theatre. Opera and theatre production at our local university provided another outlet for his talents. He will be particularly remembered for his role as Pontius Pilate in the production of "Jesus Christ Superstar".
In Chicago, he was employed by Holly Hunt Collections as Training Manager. Holly Hunt Collections is well known as exclusive furniture and interior designers.
Cully was an active participant in Church Drama, Choral Groups and Meals on Wheels in Illinois.
He was predeceased by his mother Nancy Culpepper Breard; two brothers Sylvester Breard, Jr. and Gregory C. Breard.
Survivors include his father Sylvester Q. Breard, Sr. and wife Lillian Oden Breard of Monroe; brothers Mark A. Breard and his wife and son, Dorinda and Sean, David R. Breard all of Dallas; sister-in-law Mrs. Sylvester Breard, Jr.; niece Bonnie Kate Breard both of Houston and many cousins and friends.
Pallbearers will be Tim McMurray of Chicago, Ernest Breard, Jim Hanna, Tom Hayes III, Gary Miers and Mike Riley all of Monroe.
Visitation will be 5:00 until 7:00 PM and a Rosary service at 6:30 PM on, Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe on Lamy Lane.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Monroe Little Theatre, P.O. Box 4822, Monroe, LA 71211 or your local Heart Association or to the charity of your choice.

MR. J.W. "RED" BRODNAX, JR.
Twin City Funeral Home - Morgan City, LA
A memorial service for Mr. J.W. Brodnax, Jr., 69, of Berwick, LA formerly of Bastrop, LA will be held on, Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at 3:00 PM in the chapel of Twin City Funeral Home of Morgan City, LA with Bro. Charlie Driskill officiating. Burial will be in the Berwick Cemetery.
Mr. John W. "Red" Brodnax, Jr. died on Friday, January 6, 2006 after a tragic accident.
The 1950s saw the rise of star fullback J. W. "Red" Brodnax a 1954 graduate of Bastrop High School. He was also selected All-State pitcher 1953-54 and a member of the All-State mile relay team. The great fullback led the Rams during an impressive career, which eventually landed him at LSU. "Red" was MVP on the National Championship Team of 1958. He was also selected as Outstanding SEC Blocker by the Birmingham Quarterback Club. In 1957, he returned a kickoff 99 yards. This stands in the record books of LSU football. In 1958 for outstanding achievement in Academics, Athletics, Sportsmanship and Citizenship "Red" was awarded the Nelson Award. "Red" was a three-year letterman and went on to play professional football for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Denver Broncos and in the Canadian Football League.
Mr. John W. "Red" Brodnax Jr. was preceded in death by his wife Mrs. Linda Dinger Brodnax; his son Mr. John Maurice Brodnax; mother Mrs. Hattie Harmon Sprayberry; father Mr. John Willis Brodnax, Sr.
Mr. J.W. "Red" Brodnax, Jr. is survived by his brother Mr. James A. "Jimmy" Brodnax of Berwick, LA; four daughters Debra A. Lolley, Vicki D. Currie, Robin G. Brodnax and Tammi L. Bourque; four sons David Brodnax, J.W. Brodnax III, James T. Brodnax and Billy J. Brodnax. He also leaves behind sixteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be at 1:00 PM Tuesday.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor of J.W. "Red" Brodnax, Jr. to the Louisiana High School Athletic Association Scholar Program — 8075 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA, 70809.

MRS. ROBERTA "BETA" SEVIER GANDY
Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home - Tallulah, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Roberta "Beta" Sevier Gandy, age 81,of Tallulah will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at Tallulah Presbyterian Church with Father Ferre D'Cruz officiating. Burial will follow in the Silver Cross Cemetery under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home of Tallulah. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 PM Tuesday at the church.
Mrs. Gandy was born in Tallulah and was a lifelong resident. She was a homemaker and a retired assistant librarian from the Madison Parish Library. She was a member of the Tallulah Presbyterian Church.
She died, Sunday, January 8, 2006 at the Olive Branch Nursing Home after a brief illness.
She preceded in death by her husband Robert Wyly "Bo" Gandy, Jr.; four children Robert W. Gandy, III, Retta Gandy, Katherine Sherrill Gandy and Sally Gandy and sister Carolyn Sevier Yerger Ratcliff.
Survivors include a brother Henry C. Sevier, Jr. of Covington, LA; nineteen nieces and nephews and numerous great nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Rufus Yerger, Jr., Henry Clay Sevier, III, Thomas Bishop, James Tucker, Joseph Mann, Thomas Favrot, Jr., Gary Elkins and Thomas Gandy, Jr.
Memorials may be made to the Tallulah Presbyterian Church, the Silver Cross Cemetery in Tallulah or the Madison Parish Library.

RICHARD LEE HOFFMAN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for Mr. Richard Lee Hoffman, 55, of Monroe will be at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at New Light Baptist Church with Rev. Lindle Stewart and Rev. George Bonner officiating. Interment will follow in New Light Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mr. Hoffman passed away, Sunday, January 8, 2006 at his residence after a brief illness. He was a retired meat market manager.
Mr. Hoffman is survived by his wife Reba Ann Hoffman; sons Timothy Edward Hoffman and wife Laurie and Brian Jason Hoffman and wife Mary Jo; grandson Logan O'Bier Hoffman; granddaughter Madison Maria Hoffman; sisters Virginia Bonner and husband George, Dorothy Emmert and husband Hugh and Mary Lou Singh; brothers Robert E. "Sonny" Hoffman, Jr. and Joel Hoffman; honorary child Michael "Lil Mike" Norris and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Mike Delaney, Jeff O'Bier, Brad Wiley, Kenny Killian, Allen Killian and Josh Brown.
Honorary pallbearers will be Steve King and Kevin Creel.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at New Light Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the family would be appreciated.

MR. DONALD W. SUGG
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral Services for Mr. Donald W. Sugg, 59, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, January 11, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Marlin Betts and Rev. J.C. Osce officiating. Burial will be in the New Forest Cemetery in Forest, LA.
Mr. Sugg died on January 8, 2006 at his residence in West Monroe. He was retired from the United States Navy and also from the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office. He is preceded in death by his father Tilghman Sugg; wife Elizabeth Sugg and his brother Curtis Sugg.
Survivors include his mother Ouida Sugg; children Henry Rogillio, Gary Rogillio and Ashley Shane; eight grandchildren; brother Richard Sugg; sister Joyce Lowery; four nephews and one niece.
Pallbearers will be Harold Harris, Jim Watson, Theo Tilmon, Dale Lowery, Gary Shumate and Joe Shumate.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, 61 Broadway, New York, NY. 10006.

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

MICHAEL RAY CARROLL
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for Mr. Michael Ray Carroll, 53, of Monroe will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, January 12, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Waymon Swain officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park, Bastrop, LA.
Mr. Carroll died January 9, 2006 at St. Francis North Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Bastrop but resided in Monroe for the past nineteen years. He started at the age of 16 as a painter and construction worker. His favorite pets were Gracie and Lunchbox. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Mr. Carroll was preceded in death by his father, Ancil Carroll.
Mr. Carroll is survived by his wife, Sherry Smith Carroll of Monroe, LA; two sons, Nathan Michael Carroll and Christopher Cody Carroll; two step-children, Jamie Clark and Justin Clark of Atlanta, GA; mother, Mrs. Lois Carroll of Bastrop, LA; two brothers, Charles Carroll and wife, Barbara and David Carroll; and sister, Vickie Sartor and husband, Clay.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

RLINE STOUT MARTIN
Cox Funeral Home Mulhearn Funeral Home - Delhi, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Erline Stout Martin, 88, of Delhi will be held at 3:00 PM, Thursday, January 12, 2006 at the Delhi United Methodist Church. Rev. Joe Hamilton will officiate.
Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 PM Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home in Delhi.
Interment will be in the Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.
Mrs. Martin was born on September 17, 1917 in Crowville, LA and died at her home on Monday.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Ray Martin; her parents, Aaron T. Stout and Alma Lingle Stout; her brother, Talmage Stout and a sister, Evelyn Stout Moore.
She is survived by her four children and their spouses, William Stephen "Putt" Martin and Launa of Delhi, LA, Louis "Bummy" Martin and Renee of Anchorage, AK, Linda Norris Baker and John Henry of Delhi, LA and Mary Ann Bolton and Bill of Montezuma, GA; one brother Elvis "Chug" Stout of Monroe; nine grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren and a very special friend, Capt. Robert C. Coats USN Ret., plus a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and close friends, all of whom cherished her.
Pallbearers will be Mickey Carroll, Jarad Norris, Ray Martin, Richard Moore, Mike Martin and Mark Turrentine.
Honorary pallbearers will be her grandchildren, Kellye, Tracy, John, Brad, Brandy, Jude, Lyndsey and Chelsey.
"Leenie", as she was affectionately known by her family and friends was a much loved and respected member of the Delhi community, where she lived, raised her family, and worked as a pharmacist for many y