July 2006 Obituaries from the Monroe News-Star

July - 2006 - Obituaries from The News-Star

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

MARGARET STEWART "MODEAN" KNIGHT CORNETT Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA A celebration of life for Mrs. Margaret Stewart "Modean" Knight Cornett, 80, of Monroe, LA, will be at 2:00PM, Saturday, July 1, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA, with Dr. Alan Miller officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Cornett was born June 8, 1926, in Winnsboro, LA and passed away on June 29, 2006, in Monroe, LA. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Monroe, LA and Friendship Sunday School class and was a retired clerical employee of the City of Monroe. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jeff W. Knight and Mabel Stewart Knight and her husband of over fifty years, Cleve J. Cornett. She is survived by her brother, Dr. William R. Knight of Dallas, TX; two nieces, Peggy Knight Wright of Isle of Palms, SC, and Molly Knight Flowers of Dallas, TX; one nephew, William Andrew Knight of Dallas, TX; and several cousins and many, many friends. Pallbearers will be Richard Campbell, Johnny Danna, Paul Lofton, Perry Loftin, and her nephews Andrew Knight, Jack Cornett, and Billy Cornett. Visitation will be from 1:00PM until service time, Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to Fellowship Sunday School class of which she was a member for fifty years, 201 St. John Street, Monroe, LA 71201. Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

JAMES L. "DICK" LENARD Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mr. James L. "Dick" Lenard, 75, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:30PM Sunday, July 2, 2006 at Luna Assembly of God Church with Rev. Joel Brackett and Rev. Leonard Sapp officiating. Burial to follow at Luna Assembly of God Church Cemetery. Mr. Lenard was born on February 21, 1931 and passed away on June 27, 2006. He was a building contractor for over forty years and a member of Luna Assembly of God Church where he served as a deacon for thirty-two years. He was a loving husband, Father and "Pop" to his family. Mr. Lenard was preceded in death by his son, Steve Lenard and grandson, Caden Lindsay. He is survived by his soul mate and wife of fifty-five and a half years, Dovie; son, Clint Lenard and his wife, Tonya; two daughters, Dovieta Broom and her husband Kelvin and Darla Lindsay and her husband Michael; daughter-in-law Cathy McGuire and her husband Aryon; eight grandchildren, Tobie Bryan, Amy Weeks, Heather, Matt, and Jordan Broom, Quint Lenard, Addison and Bria Lindsay and seven great grandchildren; five brothers, C. W., Daniel, Gerald, Jimmy, Dewey Ray; and five sisters, Helen Stowe, Barbara Russell, Geraldine Jarrell, Carol Lenard, and Gay Sikes. Pallbearers will be his nephews, Charles Lenard, Fred Sweet, Stephen Sweet, Edward Sweet, Kenny Stowe, Kelby Lenard, Matt Lenard, and Keith Lenard. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Saturday, July 1, 2006 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. In Lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to Luna Assembly of God, the Alzheimer's Association, or a charity of your choice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

KATHERINE DRAKE WADE Young's Funeral Home Ferriday, LA Funeral services for Katherine Drake Wade of St. Joseph will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, July 1, 2006, at Christ Episcopal Church in St. Joseph, LA with the Rev. Cannon Gregg L. Riley and the Very Rev. David S. Luckett presiding. Burial will follow in Legion Memorial Cemetery in Newellton, LA. Kathy was born on February 3, 1947, in New Orleans, LA and passed away on June 29, 2006, after a brief illness. She was a lifelong resident of St. Joseph, LA and member of Christ Episcopal Church who loved spending time with her family and friends. Kathy was a devoted teacher and active in numerous educational organizations. She graduated from Davidson High School in St. Joseph, LA and from Millsaps College in Jackson, MS, with a degree in elementary education. She received her Masters in Education from Mississippi College in Clinton, MS, and her Masters plus thirty from the University of Louisiana-Monroe. Kathy was a member of Chi Omega fraternity, First Families of Mississippi, Daughters of the American Revolution, Christ Episcopal Church vestry, and numerous professional organizations including the International Reading Association, Phi Delta Kappa, Louisisana Association of School Executives, and Louisiana School Supervisors Association. She was named Teacher of the Year on several occasions, and was honored as Regional Teacher of the Year in 1991. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents Burton LaCour Wade and Helen Drake Miller Wade. She is survived by her step-mother Margo M. Wade; her brother Burton L. Wade, Jr. and wife Nancy; her sister Kellye Wade Montjoy and husband Wilson; her niece Kate J. Wade; and her nephews Burton L. Wade III, Wilson Montjoy III, and Burton Wade Montjoy. Pallbearers will be cousins: Lyle Miller, David Miller, Randy Miller, Mark Miller, Doug Miller, Mike Miller, Andy Anders, Tommy Nelson, and Tom Wade. The family requests memorials be made to Christ Episcopal Church, Box 256, St. Joseph, Louisiana, 71366. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday, LA.

Vera K. Buckles, 49
VIDALIA — Vera K. Buckles died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Margaret Cornett, 80
Margaret "Modean" Cornett of Monroe, a retired secretary with the city of Monroe Water Department, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until service time. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Winona Watters Farley, 75
Winona Watters Farley of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at 2 p.m. today at Springhill Cemetery, Springhill.

Annie Richardson Free, 93
WINNSBORO — Annie Caroline Richardson Free, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Gwin Cemetery, Mangham.

Thomas Ted Gullatt, 77
Thomas Ted Gullatt of West Monroe, a retired basketball coach and educator, died Friday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Arrangements are incomplete.

Gertrude E. Long, 86
Gertrude E. Long of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mount Zion Cemetery, Calhoun.

Clarice V. Moffett, 76
DODSON — Clarice V. Moffett died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be at Siloam Cemetery, Gansville.

James Sullivan, 69
RUSTON — James "Big Jim" Sullivan, a salesman, died Friday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Monday at Old Castor Cemetery, Castor. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. Sunday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Lois V. Townsend, 58
ENTERPRISE — Lois Virginia Townsend, a nurse's aide and a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Coax Cemetery.

Henry Williams, 82
WATERPROOF — Henry Williams, a farmer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Previously acknowledged
Boston Sr., William: 1 p.m. today, Palestine Baptist Church, Delhi.
Burks, Dorothy Bertrand Herron: 11 a.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Grambling.
Fullerton, Jerry Glen: 2 p.m. today, North Hodge Assembly of God, Hodge.
Henderson, Mary: 11 a.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Kemp Sr., Nathaniel: 1 p.m. today, Farmerville High School Auditorium, Farmerville.
Petty, Henry: 1 p.m. today, Paradise Baptist Church, Newellton.
Rivers, Serenity: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Powell Street Extension Cemetery, Monroe.
Ryals, Patricia "Pat" Meek: 10 a.m. today, Ebenezer Cemetery, Jonesboro.
Saldana, Rauel: 11 a.m. today, Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Wade, Katherine D.: 10 a.m. today, Christ Episcopal Church, St. Joseph.
Washington, Pearlie: 1 p.m. today, First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Williams, Beatrice: 11 a.m. today, New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.

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

SUSAN WOMACK BELIN
Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Susan Womack Belin, 52, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00PM Monday, July 3, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Gene Thomas officiating. Burial will be in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. Mrs. Belin died June 30, 2006 at the Lincoln General Hospital in Ruston, LA. Susan was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She previously worked for James Machine Works and was presently employed at M.L. Smith, Jr. in Ruston, LA. Survivors include her husband, Steve Belin, children, Mary Meredith and husband Kevin, Joe Willis and wife Ericka, Jenny Willis and Fiancee Jake Wallace; mother, Etta Ward; brother, Gary Womack; sister, Tina Powell; granddaughters, Kristin Meredith and Breann Nolan; grandson, Caden Willis. Pallbearers will be Bill Thurston, Tim Taunton, Billy Patton, Donnie Furlow, Jamie McDaniels, and Moe Hansen. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Sunday, July 2, 2006 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Online registry/condolence at www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

MALLISSA POWELL BUTTS
Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Malissa Powell Butts, 90, of Epps, LA, will be held at 10:00AM Monday, July 3, 2006 at Epps Baptist Church with Rev. Pat Lofton and Rev. Johnny Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Epps Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi, LA. Visitation will be held at the Epps Baptist Church from 5:00PM until 9:00PM Sunday, July 2, 2006. Mrs. Butts was born on September 21, 1915 and passed away on July 1, 2006 in Monroe, LA, following a brief illness. She was a member of Epps Baptist Church, Epps Garden Club and the Baptist WMU. She was the owner of Epps Coffee Shop for thirty-four years. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren and visiting with family and the many friends she has made over the years. She is preceded in death by her husband of fifty-three years Edward Butts; her parents John and Alice Powell; one sister Johnnie Theobald and one brother J D Powell and wife Annie Mae. She is survived by one son Marvin Butts and wife Pat of Epps, LA; two daughters, Alice Nobles and husband Harvey of Monroe, LA, and Carolyn Kendrick and husband Chuck of Monroe, LA; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; one sister Anna Erickson and husband Gail of Hot Springs, AR; two brothers Inmon Powell and wife Dorothy of Epps, LA, and Joe Powell and wife Reba of Cullen, LA and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Rodney Butts, Cole Butts, Brian Nobles, Stacy Copeland, Jeff Tannehill and Chad Tannehill. The family would like to give their thanks to her caregivers: Shonda Brown, Sandra Washington, and Margaret Conner. Mrs. Butts will be deeply missed by all those whose lives she has touched. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our webpage at www.coxfuneral.com

THOMAS TED GULLATT
Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA
Services for Thomas Ted Gullatt, 77, of West Monroe, LA, will be 2:00PM Monday, July 3, 2006, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston, LA, with Rev. Weldon Bares officiating. Interment will follow in Gullatt Cemetery near Simsboro, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston, LA. Mr. Gullatt died Friday, June 30, 2006 in Monroe, LA following a lengthy illness and was a member of Lea Joyner United Methodist Church. He received a BS in Education from Louisiana Tech in 1949 and completed his masters and plus thirty at LSU. Mr. Gullatt taught high school chemistry and coached in the Lincoln and Iberville Parish School districts for many years. His teams made multiple appearances in the state basketball tournaments including a Class B State Championship in 1958 at Simsboro High School and an appearance in Class 3A State Finals in 1968 at Plaquemine High School. He retired in 1988 as Assistant Superintendent of the Iberville Parish Schools. Mr. Gullatt is preceded in death by his parents, Jap Gullatt, Sr. and Carrie Pesnell Gullatt; brother, Harrel Gullatt; sisters, Etta, Margie, Jessie, and Milledge. Survivors included his wife of forty-seven years, Ann Jo Sarah (Sally) Savage Gullatt of West Monroe, LA; sons , Tom Gullatt and wife Denise of Monroe, LA, and John Gullatt and wife Angela of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Emily, Ryan, Madison, John Bailey, Kinsley, and Brooks Gullatt; brothers, William Gullatt and wife Gloria of Ruston; Jap Gullatt and wife Patsy of Haughton, LA; Sam Ledbetter and wife Jayne of Jonesboro, LA; sisters-in-law Mildred Gullatt of Ruston, LA, and Carrie McClure and husband Glynn of Tunica, LA; brother-in-law Jules Johnson of New Orleans, LA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Bob Bell, Chuck McCullen, David Gullatt, Steve Gullatt, Patrick Gullatt, Jules Johnson, Jr., O.G. McClure, and Blaine McClure. Visitation will be held at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA, from 5:00PM until 8:00PM on Sunday, July 2, 2006. Memorials may be made to the Methodist Children's Home, 901 S. Vienna Street, Ruston, LA 71270. The family would like to extend special thanks to the medical staff at St. Francis Medical Center, St. Francis Specialty Hospital, and the congregation and ministers of Lea Joyner Methodist Church.

MR. RICHARD L. REA
Owens Memorial Chapel Ruston, LA
Funeral Home Funeral services for Mr. Richard L. Rea, age 67, of Choudrant, LA, will be held 10:00AM, Monday, July 3, 2006 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Ruston, LA, with Dr. Michael Hawley officiating. Burial will follow in Choudrant Memorial Cememtery in Choudrant, LA, under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston, LA. Mr. Rea was born August 13, 1938 in Bernice, LA, to Durwood and Eugenia Rea. He died July 1, 2006 in Ruston, LA. He loved cattle farming, hunting, being outdoors and spending time with his friends. Mr. Rea also loved his two dogs. He was a man with a warm and generous heart. Mr. Rea is survived by his wife of thirty-three years, Clara Hammons Rea of Choudrant, LA; one brother: Dr. Ken Rea and wife Becky of Ruston, LA; one sister: Shirley Strop and husband Ron of Arvada, CO; two nephews: Michael Rea of Ruston, LA and Chris Rea and wife Leah of Shreveport, LA; two nieces: Cindy Masciotro of Arvada, CO, and Michelle Lewis of Arvada, CO; three grand nieces and one grand nephew. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 2, 2006 at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home from 5:30PM until 8:00PM. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Emmanuel Baptist Church, the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, St. Jude's Hospital or the Shriner's Hospital. The family would like to express their thanks to Mr. Rea's many friends and to the doctors and nurses who cared for him. To leave a memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneral home.com

Dana K. Alsobrooks, 50
DICKSON, Tenn. — Dana Kaye Alsobrooks, a television news reporter, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday in First Baptist Church, Dickson. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at Taylor Funeral Home, Dickson. A private burial service will be at Alsobrooks Family Cemetery.

Malissa Powell Butts, 90
EPPS — Malissa Powell Butts, a retired café owner, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Epps Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Epps Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Velma L. Hatten, 82
GRAYSON — Velma Laffoon Hatten, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

James L. 'Dick' Lenard, 75
James Louis "Dick" Lenard of West Monroe, a retired building contractor, died Thursday. Services are 2:30 p.m. today at Luna Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Gertrude E. Long, 86
Gertrude E. Long of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home,West Monroe. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, Calhoun.

Owens Otwell Jr., 72
DUBACH — Owens "Billy Mack" Otwell Jr. died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Mineral Springs Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Mineral Springs Cemetery.

Richard Leon Rea, 67
CHOUDRANT — Richard Leon Rea, a cattleman, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 5:30-8 p.m. today at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Choudrant Cemetery.

Heather Ann Searcy, 21
MANGHAM — Heather Ann Searcy, a waitress, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Anna Grace Thornton, 78
FORDYCE, Ark. — Anna Grace Thornton, a retired businesswoman, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Benton Funeral Home, Fordyce. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Free, Annie Caroline Richardson: 2 p.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Long, Gertrude E.: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Rivers, Serenity: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Powell Street Extension Cemetery, Monroe.
Sullivan, James "Big Jim": 10 a.m. Monday, Old Castor Cemetery, Castor

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

KATIE ETOILE ALFORD
Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA
Katie Etoile Alford, 81 of Farmerville, LA, died on Saturday, July 1, 2006. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 2, 2006 at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro, LA, from 4:00PM until 9:00PM. Services will be held on Monday, July 3, 2006 at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro, LA, at 2:00PM. Officiating will be Sister Roberta Stipp, Bro. Gilbert Reese and Bro. Eric White. Interment will be at Garden of Memories in Jonesboro, LA. Mrs. Alford was born on October 4, 1924 in Sikes, LA, she was a nurses aide. She is survived by two daughters: Edith Rockett and husband Ricky of Spearsville, LA; Yvonne Summers and husband Tracy of Houston, TX; three sons: Lynn Alford and wife Peggy of Simsboro, LA, Mike Alford and wife Olivia of Frisco, TX, and Donny Alford and wife Donna of Downsville, LA; two sisters: Pauline Roberson of Winnfield, LA, and Barbara Hayward of Dodson, LA; five brothers: Morris Folden of Elizabethtown, KY, John Folden of Memphis, TN, Jack Folden of Winnfield, LA, Louie Folden of Winnfield, LA, and Carlie Ray Folden of Winnfield, LA. She was also survived by eleven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren Pallbearers will be D.K. Alford, Rusty Rockett, John Rockett, Jeffery Alford, Travis Brinson and Jeremy Lamkin.

MR. ISAAC "I.C." CRAIN
Funeral services for Mr. Isaac "I.C." Crain, 77, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, July 4, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe, LA, with Rev. James Gardner officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery of West Monroe, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA. Mr. Crain was born January 9, 1929 in Caldwell Parish, LA, and died July 1, 2006 in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Crain was a retired truck driver for Manville. He was of the Baptist faith, and was a devoted and loving husband, father and most of all, grandfather. Mr. Crain was preceded in death by his daughter, Vicki Day; a brother, Alton Pete Crain; and two sisters, Edna Newell and Beulah Roberts. He is survived by his wife, Nelda Crain; three children, Betty Gregory and husband, Odie; David Crain, Paul Crain and wife, Tanya; son-in-law, Charles Day; sister, Eula West; eight grandchildren, Tammy Hunter and husband Terry, Randall Gregory, Kim Day, Brian Day and wife Crystal, Dustin Crain and wife Brandi, Molli Crain, Brittany Crain and Clayton Crain; one great grandson, Dylan Crain; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be Terry Hunter, Dustin Crain, David Crain, Brian Day, Glen Averette and Randall Gregory. Visitation will be 5:00PM until 8:00PM Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe, LA. Online messages may be sent to family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

Katie Etoile Alford, 81
FARMERVILLE — Katie Etoile Alford died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be at Garden of Memories, Jonesboro.

Hazel Marie Almond, 51
FOREST — Hazel Marie Almond, a hairdresser, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Pioneer Assembly of God, Pioneer. Burial will be at Reeks Cemetery, Oak Grove, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 8 a.m. until service at the church.

Susan Womack Belin, 52
Susan Womack Belin, a tank designer, of West Monroe, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Ada Grant, 93
WINNSBORO — Ada Grant, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Ervie Jean Goodnight, 74
BASTROP — Ervie Jean Culp (Cain) Goodnight died Saturday. Service is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is 8 a.m. until service at the funeral home.

Velma Laffoon Hatten, 82
COLUMBIA — Velma Isabell "Mutt" Laffoon Hatten, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be at Hebert Cemetery east of Columbia. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Mary Lee Johnston, 72
RAYVILLE — Mary Lee Johnston, a caregiver, died Saturday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial will be at Stevenson Cemetery, Rayville, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is noon until service time at the church.

Rosie Lain, 76
WINNSBORO — Rosie Lain, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Lezie Mitchell, 81
CROWVILLE — Lezie Mitchell, a retired farmer, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

David Lane Murphy, 49
David Lane Murphy, a Glenwood Regional Medical Center employee, of West Monroe, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe

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

ADA VICTORIA GRANT
Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA
Funeral service for Ada Victoria Grant, 93 of Winnsboro, LA, will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, July 5, 2006 in Temple Baptist Church in Winnsboro, LA, with Rev. Marion Collier and Rev. Gerald Reeves officiating. Interment will follow in Ogden Cemetery in Liddieville, lead by Dr. J. Alan Miller. Arrangements are under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro, LA. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 9:00PM Tuesday at Temple Baptist Church. She was born to the union of Dudley and Geneva Reeves Fussell on September 2, 1912. She went home to Glory Sunday, July 2, 2006 in Charlyn Nursing Center in Winnsboro, LA. At the age of 16, Ada Victoria Fussell married Rev. W.D. Grant in Fort Necessity. For thirty- seven consecutive years Rev. and Mrs. Grant pastored rural Baptist Churches in Franklin Parish and reared eleven children. After Rev. Grant went home to the Lord, Mrs. Grant became very active in Temple Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for many years. She is survived by her eleven children and their spouses Betty and W.H. Slaughter of Wisner, LA, Lela Cupit of McComb, MS, Amy McDaniel of McComb, MS, Daniel and Betsy Grant of Kenai, AK, Flo Grant of Sicily Island, LA, Shelby and Shirley Grant of Gilbert, LA, Millie and Ben Bird of Winnsboro, LA, Diane and Ray Sharp of Winnsboro, LA, Charlotte and Tommy Lawson of Monroe, LA, Wanda and Dennis Matlock of Colinston, LA, and Jerry and Jimmie Ann Grant of Crossett, AR; and a large number of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Mrs. Grant's grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Any planned memorial may be made to Temple Baptist Church or the Gideons International.

DAVID LANE MURPHY
Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA
A celebration of the life of David Lane Murphy, 49, of West Monroe, LA, will be held Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at 10:00AM in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA, with Bro. Alan Robertson and Bro. Larry Eubanks officiating. Interment will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery. David was born on January 16, 1957 and left this life on July 2, 2006. David was a wonderful husband, father and friend. As Cody says "You couldn't ask for a better daddy." David loved life. He loved his horses, his dogs and his Seven Acres. He could build anything and was constantly tinkering with something. If you said it couldn't be fixed, David would fix it. He was preceded in death by his mother, Charlene Murphy; nephew, Kolton Minchew; step father-in-law, Hilton Tolbird and step mother-in-law, Shelby Antley. Left to cherish his wonderful memory are his loving wife of thirty-two years, Debi Antley Murphy; son, Cody Lane Murphy and wife Candice; daughter, Christy Lynn Murphy; father, Bobby Murphy, Sr.; mother-in-law, Carol Tolbird; father-in-law, James "Tuffy" Antley; brothers: Bobby Murphy, Jr. and Mickey Murphy; sisters: Sherry White, Janie Murphy, and Sandy Minchew; brothers-in-law: Robin Antley, Bill Phillips and Max Tolbird; seven nephews, six nieces, eight great nephews and three great nieces, thirty-four miniature horses and ten dogs. Pallbearers will be Craig Armstrong, Steve Brown, Mark Gable, O.L. Gregory, Kenneth Howell and Billy Joe Porter. Honorary pallbearers will be his nephews and his "buddies" at Glenwood. Visitation will be held at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA from 5:00PM until 8:00PM on Tuesday, July 4th, 2006. Memorials may be made to Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance, P.O. Box 791155, Baltimore, MD 21279-1155. Online Registry/Condolence: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

HAZEL WORLEY RAWLS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Ms. Hazel Worley Rawls, 62, of West Monroe, LA, will be at 2:00PM on Wednesday, July 5, 2006, at the Luna Methodist Church with Rev. George Bonner officiating. Interment will follow in the Luna Methodist Church Cemetery under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Ms. Rawls was born October 10, 1943, in Ouachita Parish, and died, July 3, 2006, in West Monroe, LA. A waitress at Johnson's/Marks Café and Office Restaurant, she enjoyed being a waitress and was loved and appreciated by all she served. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nathan and Ruby Worley; her daughter, Opal Jeanette Rawls; her son, Michael Wayne Rawls; and by three brothers, Jordan, Andrew, and Milton Worley. Survivors include her son, Jeffery Rawls of West Monroe, LA; and two sisters, Bessie Kirkland and her husband, Willis, of Columbia, LA, and Martha Hughes and her husband, Thomas, of West Monroe, LA; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Mark and Estes Worley, Adam Howell, Ronnie and Josh Rawls, and Cameron Zaricor. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 9:00AM to 9:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA, and Wednesday from 10:00AM till time of service at the church.

HEATHER ANN SEARCY
Brown Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA
Funeral services for Heather Ann Searcy, age 21, will be held 10:00AM Tuesday, July 4, 2006 at Lone Cherry Baptist Church in Mangham, LA with Rev. Doyle Allen & Rev. Rick Aultman officiating. Interment will follow in Lone Cherry Cemetery in Mangham, LA. Heather Ann Searcy was born on March 20, 1985 in West Monroe, LA, and passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2006 in Winnsboro, LA. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Harry Searcy; and her great grandparents, John & Evelyn Mercer. Survivors include her father, Dwayne Keith Searcy & wife, Robyn of Huntsville, AL; her mother, Jeanette Burgess & husband, David of Mangham, LA; her maternal, grandparents, Carl & Maxine Free of Mangham, LA; her paternal grandmother, Augusta Searcy of Winnsboro, LA; a brother, Dwayne Keith "lil' boy" Searcy Jr; step-brother, Josh Gresham of Huntsville, AL; a step-brother; David Burgess of Mangham, LA; a step-sister, Brandy Kelley of Huntsville, AL; a step-sister, Dana Nobles & husband, Bill of Mangham, LA; numerous aunts, uncles, & cousins; and numerous nieces & nephews. Pallbearers will be Josh Gresham, Dwayne Searcy Jr., Lucas McCoy, Jarred Swartz, Eddy Bradshaw, Kenny Rice, Billy Jones, and Shane Hixson

Jimmy R. Albritton, 65
FARMERVILLE — Jimmy R. Albritton, a poultry farmer, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Wards Chapel Church of Christ. Burial will be at Liberty Hill/Taylor Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Isaac 'I.C.' Crain, 77
Isaac "I.C." Crain of West Monroe, a retired truck driver, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery.

Emma Nelson Dyess, 84
RAYVILLE — Emma Della Nelson Dyess, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ada Victoria Grant, 93
WINNSBORO — Ada Victoria Grant, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Temple Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Ogden Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Jesse D. 'Sonny' Hare, 77
SWARTZ — Jesse Donald "Sonny" Hare, owner and operator of Tiger Machine Works, died Monday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Arrangements are incomplete.

Lonnie Matheson, 37
Lonnie Matheson of West Monroe, a floor hand with Ensco, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Nelrose Malone McKay, 80
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Nelrose Malone McKay, formerly of Downsville, a retired teacher, died June 30. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be at Mount Nebo Cemetery, Downsville.

Elzie D. Mitchell, 81
JACKSON — Elzie D. Mitchell, formerly of Crowville, a retired farmer, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Louisiana War Veterans Home, Jackson. Burial will be at Port Hudson National Cemetery, Zachary, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Melba Heard Moore, 67
HURLEY, Miss. — Melba Juanita Heard Moore, formerly of West Monroe, owner of Juanita Quick Cash, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ouida J. Smith, 90
NEWELLTON — Ouida J. Smith, a retired elementary schoolteacher, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Legion Cemetery, Newellton. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. Wednesday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Emma Kate Stiles, 92
RUSTON — Emma Kate Stiles, a dietitian with Louisiana Health and Resource Department, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Robin Stinson-Waggoner, 47
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Robin Stinson-Waggoner, formerly of Winnsboro, a bookkeeper, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at New Winnsboro Cemetery.

Herman Williams Sr., 80
BOSCO — Herman Williams Sr., a farmer, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Union Baptist Cemetery, Bosco.

Previously acknowledged
Goodnight, Ervie Jean Culp (Cain): 10 a.m. Wednesday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Rivers, Serenity: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Powell Street Extension Cemetery, Monroe.
Searcy, Heather Ann: 10 a.m. today, Lone Cherry Baptist Church, Mangham.
Williams Jr., Henry: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Springfield Baptist Church, Loamland

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

JIMMY R. ALBRITTON FARRAR FUNERAL HOME Farmerville, LA. Funeral services for Mr. Jimmy R. Albritton, 65, of Farmerville will be held at 10:00AM Thursday, at Wards Chapel Church of Christ with A. J. Arnold officiating. Burial will be in Liberty Hill/Taylor Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mr. Albritton, a poultry farmer, died July 1, 2006. He is preceded in death by his parents: J. B. & Eunice Albritton; a brother, James Albritton; and three sisters: Carolyn Moore, Diane Ramier and Elaine Albritton. Survivors include his wife, Gail Albritton of Farmerville; two sons: Ross Albritton and Stacy A. Albritton both of Farmerville one daughter: Shirley Albritton of Houston, TX; one brother: Rex Albritton & wife, Reba of Farmerville; one sister: Joyce Tucker & husband, Glen of Farmerville. Several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Pallbearers are Edward Austin, March Davidson, Gayle Brantley, Jeremy Skeeles, Tom Garris and Jay Bryan. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00PM Wednesday at Farrar Funeral Home. Friends may send condolences to the family on our website www.farrarfh.com.

JESSE DONALD "SONNY" HARE Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Services for Mr. Jesse Donald "Sonny" Hare, 77, of Swartz, will be at 10 AM, Thursday, July 6, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Dennis Mitchell officiating. Masonic graveside service will be held at Loch Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Hare, owner and operator of Tiger Machine Works, was born February 8, 1929, in Swartz, LA and died July 3, 2006, in Monroe, LA. He was a member of Loch Arbor Baptist Church and a charter member of Walker George Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Vonnie Tucker Hare; sons and daughters-in-law, Gregory Donald and Bekki Hare and Reggie Alan and Martha Hare; daughter and son-in-law, Krista K. and Gary Eldridge; brother, Richard E. Hare; sisters, Joyce Milstead and Helen Polk; and six grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Claude Harris, Rodney Cruse, Glen Kerr, Rodney Erwin, Andy McBroom, and Frank Sampagnaro. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Wednesday, July 5, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.Mulhearnfuneralhome. com.

Curtis Jerome Barber, 19
NEW ORLEANS — Curtis Jerome Barber, a laborer, formerly of Clayton, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Janis Branch, 50

SALINE — Janis Branch died Monday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Thursday at Magnolia Baptist Church in Saline. Visitation is from 2-10 p.m. today at the church. Burial is at Branch Cemetery in Saline under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro.

Emma Nelson Dyess, 84
RAYVILLE — Emma Della Nelson Dyess, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Thursday at Midway Baptist Church, Holly Ridge. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial is at McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Oscar Emerson, 58
Oscar Emerson of Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Patricia Keyes Evans, 60
WATERPROOF — Patricia Brewer Keyes Evans, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 5 p.m. Thursday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Gary Frank Havins, 54
VIENNA — Gary Frank Havins, a retired painter, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston.

Venetta S.C. Johnson, 97
CROWVILLE — Venetta Sadie Conor Johnson, a retired Louisiana State University nutritionist, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Rosie Lain, 76
WINNSBORO — Rosie Lain, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Thursday at Mount Zion Church of Christ Holiness, Gilbert. Wake service is from 6-7 p.m. today at Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial is at Sinis Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Winnsboro.

Eddie Mitchell, 54
Eddie Mitchell of Monroe, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Juanita Heard Moore, 67
HURLEY, Miss. — Juanita Heard Moore, formerly of West Monroe, owner of Juanita Quick Cash, died Monday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

David Lane Murphy, 49
David Lane Murphy, an electrician for Glenwood Regional Medical Center, of West Monroe, died Sunday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial is at Pine Grove Cemetery.

Eddie Murphy, 87
Eddie Murphy of Monroe, a laborer, died June 28. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Hazel Rawls, 62
Hazel Rawls of West Monroe, a restaurant waitress, died Monday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Luna Methodist Church, Luna. Visitation is from 10 a.m. today until time of service at the church. Burial is at Luna Methodist Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Leonora Robinson, 73
Leonora Robinson of Monroe, a homemaker, died June 29. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Thursday at Trenton Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial is at Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Emma Kate Stiles, 92
RUSTON — Emma Kate Stiles, a dietitian with the Louisiana Health and Resource Department, died Monday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Friday at Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until time of service Friday at the funeral home. Burial is at Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston.

Fred Thomas, 61
Fred Thomas of West Monroe, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Gertrude Thomas, 85
Gertrude Thomas, a homemaker, of West Monroe, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Thursday at Luna Assembly of God Church in West Monroe. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Arthur Thompson, 56
LOS ANGELES — Arthur Thompson, formerly of Delhi, a laborer, died June 29. Arrangements are incomplete at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Andy Williams, 17
Andy Williams of Monroe, a laborer, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Aussie Lavelle Willis, 63
OAK GROVE — Aussie Lavelle Willis, a bookkeeper with Carroll Oil Company, died Monday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Beulah Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Homes, Oak Grove.

Darnell Wyatt, 58
Darnell Wyatt of Monroe, a retired U.S. Army veteran, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Albritton, Jimmy R.: 10 a.m. Thursday, Wards Chapel Church of Christ.
Goodnight, Ervie Jean Culp (Cain): 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Grant, Ada Victoria: 2 p.m. today, Temple Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
McKay, Nelrose Malone: 10 a.m. Friday, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Mitchell, Elzie D.: 10 a.m. today, Louisiana War Veterans Home, Jackson.
Rivers, Serenity: 10 a.m. today, Powell Street Extension Cemetery, Monroe.
Smith, Ouida J.: 2:30 p.m. today, Legion Cemetery, Newellton.
Waggoner, Robin Stinson: 10 a.m. today, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Williams Jr., Henry: 11 a.m. today, Springfield Baptist Church, Loamland.
Williams Sr., Herman: 11 a.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe

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

CLARENCE RAYMOND HARPER, SR.
Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Graveside services for Clarence Raymond Harper, Sr., 83, of Monroe, LA formerly of Bastrop, LA, will be held at 10:00AM, Friday, July 7, 2006 at Red Wing Cemetery in West Carroll Parish, with the Rev. Jay Simms officiating. Mr. Harper, a retired employee of International Paper Company, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at the Northeast Louisiana War Veteran's Home in Monroe, LA. He faithfully served his country with the U.S. Navy during WWII, having served two tours of duty and aquiring many medals and commendations. Mr. Harper is survived by two sons, John H. Harper of West Monroe, LA, Clarence R. Harper, Jr. & wife Debbie of Bastrop, LA; two granddaughters, Dr. Aubrey Harper Polo & husband Garrett of Covington, LA, Breanna Harper of Monroe, LA; and by a brother, J.T. Harper & wife Zona of Tennessee. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff and employees of the Northeast LA War Veteran's Home in Monroe, LA.

MR. LEON B. JOHNSON
Hixson Brothers Funeral Home Alexandria, LA Services for Mr. Leon Benoit Johnson will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, July 7, 2006 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria, LA, with Reverend David Boothe officiating. Burial will be in Alexandria Memorial Gardens. Mr. Johnson, 88, of Alexandria, LA, died Sunday, July 2, 2006 in St. Francis Medical Center, Monroe, LA. Mr. Johnson was a World War II Army veteran, having served in the 20th Infantry in the Philippines and New Guinea. He was awarded the Silver Star Medal for bravery and other commendations. He was employed by the A & P Tea Company in 1947 and served many years as manager until his retirement. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-eight years, Talliette Monk Johnson; parents, H. Warren and Evie Fontenot Johnson; brothers, Virtie, Earl, Philip and Bee B. Johnson; sisters, Eager Johnson, Ola Welch and Fletta Smith. He is survived by his daughters, Janis Johnson Gulick of Monroe and Lisa Johnson of Arlington, VA; sister, Myrtle Smith of Cypress Creek; grandchildren, Ben Gulick, Jane Gulick and John Gulick and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Ben Gulick, John Gulick and nephews. Friends may call Thursday at Hixson Brothers, Alexandria from 5:30PM until 8:00PM and Friday from 8:30AM until service time. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Barbara McDaniel, Pearl Barnes and Frances Price of Monroe, LA, for their wonderful care, and to Dr. Charles Morgan and Dr. Scott Burkett of Monroe, LA. To extend online condolences to the Johnson family, please visit us at www.hixsonbrothers.com

Mr. Lonnie Boyd "Smiley" Matheson
Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Lonnie Boyd "Smiley" Matheson, 37 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, July 7, 2006 at Living Way Apostolic Church West Monroe with Rev. Loy Tolbird and Rev. Ronnie Turner officiating. Interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Lonnie was born July 20, 1968 in West Monroe, LA and passed away following a sudden illness July 3, 2006. Lonnie was a loving husband and daddy, a family man who was loved by all and a brother to many. Lonnie was an avid outdoorsman who especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. Loyal and kind, he was his mother's son, always there to lend a helping hand. Lonnie was a jokester, who showed his love with a playful pinch or a poke. He was a treasure and his smile will always be remembered. If you met him once, you were always considered his friend. Lonnie Matheson will be sorely missed. He was preceded in death by his father, C.R. "Smokey" Matheson. Lonnie is survived by his wife, Angela Matheson; 2 children: Kimberly Renee' Matheson and Alisha Nicole Matheson; mother: Dorothy (Jean) Matheson Hogg; step-father: Norman Hogg; 7 siblings: Ronnie Matheson and wife Maria, Clarence Ronald Matheson, Jr., Craig Tarver and wife Mary, Ginger Hudleston and husband Ronnie, D'Ann "DeeDee" Mitcham and husband Mike, Becky Rote and husband Cliff, and Joy Matheson; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Johnny Hite and Barbara Hite; brother-in-law, Michael Hite and wife Leslie, sister-in-law, Lorrie Henson and husband Tim; numerous nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. Pallbearers will be Scotty Dortch, Robbi Griffin, Archie Martin, David Neathery, Roger Lee and Kevin Dunaway. Honorary pallbearers will be Scotty Hudleston, Sean Boudreaux and Kris Boyd. Visitation will be Thursday July 6, 2006 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online messages may be sent to family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

JUANITA HEARD MOORE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Juanita Heard Moore, 67, of Hurley, MS, will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, July 6, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Larry Eubanks officiating. Interment to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe. Mrs. Moore was born October 25, 1938 in Fisher, LA, and died July 3, 2006 in Mobile, AL. Mrs. Moore was reared in West Monroe, LA and moved to Hurley, MS in 1976 and resided there until her death. She was raised in a large family and will be remember as being "the best cook of the bunch". Juanita had numerous hobbies and enjoyed them all. She also had a great love for dogs and she was about to open a K-9 kennel. She was owner-operator of Juanita Check Cash. Juanita was preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. Moore; parents, Willie F. and Jessie Heard; brothers-in-law, John Sherrouse and Jim Spillers. She was a loving mother to her three daughters, Rhonda Richburg and husband Mark, Robin Dickerson and husband Guy, Regina Sampson and husband Paul; seven grandchildren, Brandon McEntyre, Brittany McEntyre, Jacob Hester, Skeeter Raines, Whitney Broadus, Megan Sampson and T.J. Richburg; sisters, Exa Harris and husband Robert, Jane Conrad and husband Ken, Willie Sherrouse, Judy McBroom and husband Jewel, Charlotte Owens and husband Steve, Dianne Brown and husband Jim, Marilyn Zickrick and husband Fred; brothers, Charles Heard and wife Lynn, John Heard and wife Barbara; special friend, Byron Dennis; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jim Brown, Robert Harris, Jewel McBroom, Bryan Owens, Steve Owens, Dr, Robert Spataford, Chris Turner and Fred Zickrick. Visitation will be from 1:00PM until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online message may be sent the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

MRS. GERTRUDE LEA FROST THOMAS
Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Gertrude Lea Frost Thomas, 85, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, July 6, 2006, at Luna Assembly of God Church with Rev. Joel Brackett and Rev. Kyle Bryan officiating. Burial will follow in Luna Assembly of God Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Thomas passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2006 at her residence. She was a member of Luna Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by her sister, Addie Mae Head. Mrs. Thomas is survived by her husband, Karey L. Thomas; daughter, Martha Jane Ball; son, Buck Thomas; sisters, Polly Bryan, Dorothy Frost, Helen Sharbono, and Marie Tolbird; brothers, Otto Frost, Carl Frost, Ellis Frost, Dean Frost, and Alfred Frost; grandchildren, Jennifer Kolb, Bart Copes, Scott Thomas, Perry Thomas, and Seth Thomas Copes; and ten great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Bart Copes, Seth Copes, Scott Thomas, Perry Thomas, Seth Elmore, and Chase Thomas. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhomes .com

WESLEY HOWARD WALSWORTH
Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA Wesley Howard Walsworth, 64 of Jonesboro died on Tuesday, July 4, 2006. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 6, 2006 from 4:00PM until 9:00PM Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro, LA. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 7, 2006 at 2:00PM at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro, LA with Rev. Bill Strawbridge and Rev. Lettie Strawbridge officiating. Interment will be at Springhill Cemetery in Jonesboro, LA. Mr. Walsworth was born on September 29, 1941 and was retired from Smurfit-Stone Container in Hodge, LA. He worked in the wood yard. Mr. Walsworth was survived by his wife; Carolyn Walsworth of Jonesboro, LA, his step-mother; Rae Walsworth of Hodge, LA, one son; Howard Walsworth of Ruston, LA, two brothers; Herbert Walsworth of Shreveport, LA, and Virgil Ray Walsworth of New Hampshire. Pallbearers will be Randy Walsworth, David Walsworth, Paul Walsworth, Lane Warren, Barry Warren, Greg Warren and Nick Wafer. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Tyler, Wade Wright, and Ray Warren.

Curtis J. Barber Jr., 19
NEW ORLEANS — Curtis Jerome Barber Jr., formerly of Clayton, a laborer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Dorothy Mae Battle, 75
Dorothy Mae Battle of Monroe, a homemaker, died June 29. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Union Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Lake Ervin Cemetery, Oak Ridge.

Beaulah B. Covington, 85
RAYVILLE — Beaulah Bernice Covington, a drapery seamstress, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 5:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery.

Oscar Emerson, 58
Oscar Emerson of Monroe, a truck driver, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Orange Hill Baptist Church, Alto. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Teresa 'Terry' Hails, 52
CLAYTON — Teresa Dianne "Terry" Hails, an employee of the Cancer Center in Natchez, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is noon today until service time. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Jesse D. 'Sonny' Hare, 77
Jesse Donald "Sonny" Hare of Swartz, owner and operator of Tiger Machine Works, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Loch Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery.

Gary Frank Havins, 54
RUSTON — Gary Frank Havins, a retired painter, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Vienna Cemetery.

Randall A. Kiedaisch, 51
Randall Allen Kiedaisch of West Monroe, a senior continuous improvement analyst with Graphic Packaging, died Tuesday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Elizabeth McVeigh, 80
Elizabeth McVeigh of West Monroe, a homemaker, died July 21. Private graveside services are Friday at Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Eddie Mitchell Jr., 54
Eddie Mitchell Jr. of Monroe, a custodian, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.

Eddie Murphy Sr., 90
Eddie Murphy Sr. of Monroe, a pulpwood hauler, died June 28. Services are noon Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5:30-6:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery, Choudrant.

John T. Rosenberry, 37
LEHIGHTON, Pa. — John Todd Rosenberry, formerly of West Monroe, former employee of Rabb Construction, died June 13. Memorial services are 1 p.m. Saturday at White's Ferry Road Church of Christ, West Monroe.

Gladys O. Savage, 87
OAK GROVE — Gladys Oladean Savage, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and 8 a.m. Friday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery.

Billy Ray Trichell, 73
Billy Ray Trichell of Monroe, a retired fire captain with the city of Monroe, died Tuesday. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Arrangements are incomplete.

Terry O. Wallace, 33
WINNSBORO — Sgt. 1st Class Terry O. Wallace, a military soldier, died June 27. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at King Jesus Worship Center, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Winnsboro.

Wesley H. Walsworth, 64
JONESBORO — Wesley Howard Walsworth died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery, Jonesboro. Jesse

Floyd White Sr., 71
BASTROP — Jesse Floyd White Sr., a retired carpenter and truck driver, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Carter Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

O.J. Wiles, 77
RAYVILLE — O.J. Wiles, a retired oilfield driller, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Andre' D. Williams, 17
Andre' D. Williams of Monroe, a cook, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Lowell

Glen Williams, 51
Lowell Glen Williams of West Monroe, a construction worker, died Saturday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Friday at Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6:30 p.m. today at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Jeffery Young, 56
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Jeffery Young, formerly of Crowville, died June 29. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. today at McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Albritton, Jimmy R.: 10 a.m. today, Wards Chapel Church of Christ.
Branch, Janis: 10 a.m. today, Magnolia Baptist Church, Saline.
Dyess, Emma Della Nelson: 10 a.m. today, Midway Baptist Church, Holly Ridge.
Evans, Patricia Brewer Keyes: 5 p.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Lain, Rosie: 1 p.m. today, Mount Zion Church of Christ Holiness, Gilbert.
McKay, Nelrose Malone: 10 a.m. Friday, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Moore, Juanita Heard: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Robinson, Leonora: 1 p.m. today, Trenton Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Stiles, Emma Kate: 10 a.m. Friday, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Thomas, Gertrude: 2 p.m. today, Luna Assembly of God Church, West Monroe

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

FLORENCE MERLINE GRAY
Southern Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA
Services for Florence Merline Gray, 81, were held at 10:00AM, Friday, June 30, 2006 at Southern Funeral Home Chapel with Reverends Mac Brunson and Gene Cumpton officiating. Burial was in the Garden of Memories under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro, LA. Mrs. Gray died at her residence Wednesday, June 28, 2006 after a lengthy illness. She is survived by: daughter and son: Carolyn and Donnie Ray Gibbs of Jonesboro, LA; son-in-law: Travis Hall of Jonesboro, LA; grandchildren: Scott Hall of Monroe, LA; Mark Gibbs of Quitman, LA; Kevin Hall and Kristie Reeves of Jonesboro, LA, and Tammy Trosclair of West Monroe, LA; brother: Edwin Harper of Hodge, LA; sisters-in-law: Katie Sones and Virginia Brinson; and ten great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Calvin and Julie Harper; brothers, Raymond Lee Harper and Jessie Melvin Harper; husband; Joseph Fred Gray; and daughter, Laneta Janette Hall. Pallbearers were Travis Hall, Sammy Carter, Paul Adkins, Eddie Lynn Sones, Robert Earl Harper, and Doug Harper.

MR. RANDALL ALLEN KIEDAISCH
Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Randall Allen Kiedaisch, 51, of West Monroe, LA, will be at 10:30AM, Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at Immanuel Church of Christ in Peotone, IL with Rev. Barbara Lohrbach officiating. Interment will follow in Peotone Cemetery. Randy passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2006 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was an avid football fan, especially of the West Monroe Rebels, the LSU Tigers, and the New Orleans Saints. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, NASCAR racing, motorcycle riding, and spending time with his family and friends. Randy is survived by his wife, Jayne Kiedaisch; daughters, Stacy Kiedaisch fiancé, Paul Steen, and Kensey Kiedaisch; son, Kyle Kiedaisch; brother, Danny Kiedaisch and wife, Nancy; niece, Kristy Kiedaisch; and nephew, Michael Kiedaisch. Visitation will be Friday, July 7, 2006, from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA and Monday, July 10, 2006, from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Fedde-Helfrich Funeral Home in Peotone, IL. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be sent to the family.

BILLY RAY TRICHELL
Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA
Graveside services for Mr. Billy Ray Trichell, 73, of Monroe, LA, will be at 10:00AM, Saturday, July 8, 2006, at New Light Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Joseph Puthuppally officiating. Interment will be under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Mr. Trichell, a retired Monroe City Fire Captain, was born December 23, 1932, in Monroe, LA, and died July 4, 2006, in Monroe, LA. He was also a building contractor. His parents, Freeman Trichell and Sula Long Trichell, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of thirty-three years, Regena Rhinehart Trichell; sons, Russell L. Wheat and wife Cynthia of Upland, CA; Billy J. Trichell and wife Debbie of Monroe, LA, Monte Trichell and wife Lisa of Monroe, LA, and Keith Trichell and wife Ellen of West Monroe, LA; daughters, Dennise Lankford and husband Jack of Monroe, LA, and Nadine Mize and friend Shawn Hughes of Monroe, LA; sixteen grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; brother, Charles E. Trichell and wife Evelyn of Prairieville, LA; sister, Jo Ann Pharr and husband Virgil of Vicksburg, MS; mother-in-law, Alma Rhinehart of Mangham, LA; brother-in-law, Lloyd Rhinehart and wife Beverly of Pasadena, TX; a host of nieces and nephews; and special friends, Tommy and Jennifer Ingles and boys. Pallbearers will be David Trichel, Ricky Trichel, Michael Trichell, Toby N. Trichell, Kyle Simpson, and Richard Tharp. Honorary pallbearers will be Danny Ryals, Lester Wood, Charles Mann, Carl Hilburn, and Fred Nugent. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 9:00PM, Friday, July 7, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. A vigil wake service will be at 6:00PM. Memorials may be made to St. Matthew Catholic Church or New Light Baptist Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

MR. O.J. WILES
Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA
Services for Mr. O.J. Wiles, 77, of Rayville, LA will be 2:00PM Friday, July 7, 2006. Graveside at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery Monroe, LA with Bro. Richard Byrd officiating. Under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA. Mr. Wiles, a member of the Church of Christ, a retired Oil Field Driller, and a United States Navy and Army Veteran, passed away July 4, 2006 after a lengthy Illness. He is survived by his wife Jerry B. Wiles of Rayville, LA; God Daughter Denise Bonvillain of Houma, LA; Sisters, Lola Ellis, Leota Ellis and Joan Ann Correro all of Monroe, LA; Brothers, Leo Wiles of Midland, TX, J.F. Wiles and Ronald Lee Wiles both of Monroe, LA.

Roy Lee Bradshaw, 68
BASTROP — Roy Lee Bradshaw, a farmer, died June 30. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Galilee Baptist Church, Collinston. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Trousdale Hill Cemetery, Collinston.

Ernest Crews, 52
TALLULAH — Ernest Crews died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Lazavier Downs, infant
BASTROP — Lazavier Downs, the infant son of Alicia Downs and Travalle Perry, died Sunday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Monday at Alford Cemetery, Mer Rouge. Arrangements are under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Roger Fritz, 84
EPPS — Roger Fritz, a truck driver, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Union Valley Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Morning Star Cemetery, Dunn.

Gutherine Furlow, 68
SPEARSVILLE — Gutherine Furlow, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Countyline Missionary Baptist Church, Loran. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Joyce Gallien, 59
Joyce Gallien of Monroe, a homemaker formerly of Oak Grove, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant No. 2 Baptist Church, Terry. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. today at Brannum Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Southside Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Elizabeth Gordon, 88
BASTROP — Elizabeth Gordon, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Henry Lee Green, 46
COLUMBIA — Henry Lee Green, a laborer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

George W. Griffin Jr., 63
KINGSLAND, Ark. — George W. Griffin Jr. died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Crossroad Cemetery, Kingsland. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Benton Funeral Home, Fordyce, Ark. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Sandra Henderson, 51
Sandra Henderson of Monroe died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Venetta S.C. Johnson, 97
CROWVILLE — Venetta Sadie Connor Johnson, a retired Louisiana State University nutritionist, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. Sunday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe and 3-7 p.m. Monday at Funerals by McFarland, Delhi. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Lonnie Boyd Matheson, 37
Lonnie Boyd "Smiley" Matheson of West Monroe, an offshore drilling floor hand, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Living Way Apostolic Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Juanita B. McKnight, 77
EPPS — Juanita Barnett McKnight, a retired central office clerk with BellSouth Telephone Co., died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Cheryl Ann Patricola, 48
Cheryl Ann Patricola of West Monroe, an accountant, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Troy Rich Jr., 72
BELLE CHASSE — Troy Rich Jr. died May 18. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Old Pinehill Cemetery, Sicily Island. Arrangements are under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Dennis Ray Ware, 52
BASTROP — Dennis Ray Ware, a farmer, died Saturday. Services are noon Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Mer Rouge. Burial will be in Jerusalem Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Battle, Dorothy Mae: 10 a.m. Saturday, Union Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe.
Covington, Beaulah Bernice: 10 a.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Emerson, Oscar: 11 a.m. Saturday, Orange Hill Baptist Church, Alto.
McKay, Nelrose Malone: 10 a.m. today, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
McVeigh, Elizabeth: 10 a.m. today, Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.
Mitchell Jr., Eddie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Murphy Sr., Eddie: noon today, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Rosenberry, John Todd: 1 p.m. Saturday, White's Ferry Road Church of Christ, West Monroe.
Savage, Gladys Oladean: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Stiles, Emma Kate: 10 a.m. today, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Wallace, Sgt. 1st Class Terry O.: 1 p.m. Saturday, King Jesus Worship Center, Winnsboro.
Walsworth, Wesley Howard: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Wiles, O.J.: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Williams, Andre D.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto.
Williams, Lowell Glen: 1 p.m. today, Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.
Young, Jeffery: 11 a.m. today, Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville

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

DAISY BLAKE BACON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA
Graveside services for Daisy Blake Bacon, 91, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:30PM Sunday, July 9, 2006 at Antioch Cemetery, West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Mark Fenn officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Daisy was born December 30, 1914 to David Wyatt Blake and Katherine Gunter Blake in Natchitoches Parish, LA and died July 6, 2006 in West Monroe, LA. She survived her late husband, Abbie Lloyd Bacon, Sr. and daughter, Doris Bacon Bray Dickinson. Daisy was outstanding academically, and was class valedictorian in both grammar and high school, the latter being Central in Franklin Parish. At 5' 3" and 110 pounds she was a varsity member of Central's basketball team and she remained this size throughout her adult life. A retired bookkeeper, Daisy was a member of First Baptist Church for over seventy years and many of her local friendships date back to the 1930's. Her remarkable organizational skills permitted her to: cook splendid meals for her family each day, keep a spotless house, maintain large flower and vegetable gardens, make her own clothes and provided quality time for her friends and family while she was employed full time, effortlessly and in good humor. Daisy Bacon drew pleasure from many sources which included reading, dancing, music, traveling, spending time with her friends, canning and cooking. However the most important part of her life was by far, her relationship with her family. As matriarch of her large network of kinsmen, she was a rich source of information on past generations and she gladly shared her knowledge of family with others. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. Few who knew this remarkable woman will ever forget her. Daisy maintained an active and independent life until her stroke. She lived alone, kept her house and garden beautifully and drove her own automobile. A few minutes before her fatal seizure, she stated that she was feeling better than she had in months. She had slept well the night before and had curled her lovely white hair. Daisy Bacon is survived by a son, Lloyd Bacon; four grandchildren, Robert Bray, Stuart Bray, Collyn Bray Swanson, and Kelly Bacon Brotherstone; five great grandchildren, Ralph Bray II, Abbie Swanson, Ben Swanson, Julia Brotherstone and Alex Floyd. Pallbearers will be Gurvey Gunter, Robert Bray, Ralph Bray II, Fred Norris, Patrick Norris and Buel Ashley. Online messages may be sent to the family www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

ERESA JUANITA MCKNIGHT
Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA
Funeral services for Teresa Juanita Barnett McKnight, 77, of Epps, LA will be held at 4:00PM Saturday, July 8, 2006 at the Epps Methodist Church with Rev. Lloyd Scott, Rev. Byron Boykin and Bennie Roberson officiating. Interment will be in the Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi, LA. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM until 9:00PM Friday, July 07, 2006 at Cox Funeral Home in Delhi, LA. Mrs. McKnight died Wednesday. She was retired from South Central Bell after thirty-four years of service. She has been a member of the Epps United Methodist Church for the past fifty years. She is preceded in death by her husband E. D. McKnight and her parents G. E. and Jewel Barnett. Survivors are her children, Terry McKnight and wife Karen of Delhi, LA, and Kerri Cleveland and husband Greg of Alabaster, AL; five grandchildren, Ashlye Richard of AL, Michael McKnight of Delhi, LA, Geoff Cleveland of Prattville, AL, Kaya McKnight of Monroe, LA, and Maranda Cleveland of Alabaster, AL; three great grandchildren Hali Cleveland of Prattville, AL, Mark and Alexander Richard of Alabaster, AL; and one sister, Tressie Barnett of Delhi, LA. Pallbearers will be Michael McKnight, Geoff Cleveland, Danny Kindrix, Colin Johnson, Richard Brock and Harvey Patton. Honorary pallbearers will be Van Klett, Martin Tully, Bennie Roberson and Andrew Stokes. Any planned memorials may be made to the Epps United Methodist Church or to the Methodist Children's Home. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our webpage at www.coxfuneral.com

CHERYL ANN (ANNA CHERE) PATRICOLA
Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA
Graveside services for Cheryl Ann Patricola, 48, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00PM, Saturday, July 8, 2006 at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, LA with Rev. James Liner officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Patricola was born March 29, 1958 in Shreveport, LA and passed away July 5, 2006 in Shreveport, LA. Mrs. Patricola is survived by her husband, Salvatore Patricola; six children; Mark Patricola and wife Tonya, Tammie Patricola, Toni Patricola Jordan, Charity Patricola Simpson and husband Nicholas, Anthony Patricola and wife Kristina, and Paul Jerral; brother: James Hembree; and eleven grandchildren. Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00 AM until 12 Noon at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.

Tom Brice Jr., 97
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Tom Brice Jr., a farmer, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Northstar Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Burial will be at Lonestar Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Robert W. Ceslok Sr., 66
RAYVILLE — Robert Wayne Ceslok Sr., a standby boat captain for Haliburton, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

William S. Desha Jr., 85
William Spencer "Pete" Desha Jr. of Monroe, a retired instructor at Delta Ouachita Vo-Tech, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Letha Dukes, 92
TRANSYLVANIA — Letha Dukes, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Melbourne Baptist Church, Transylvania. Visitation is 8 a.m. today until noon at Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Jerry Hayden, 78
MINDEN — Jerry Hayden, formerly of Ruston, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Monday at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston. Arrangements are under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Juanita B. McKnight, 77
EPPS — Juanita Barnett McKnight, a retired central office clerk with BellSouth Telephone Co., died Wednesday. Services are 4 p.m. today at Epps Methodist Church. Burial will be in Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

John Worth Perritt Jr., 63
BOERNE, Texas — John Worth Perritt Jr., a retired distributor of the Houston Chronicle, died Friday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Monday at Keatchie Cemetery, Keatchie. Visitation is 2-4 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Billy Ray Trichell, 73
Billy Ray Trichell of Monroe, a retired city of Monroe fire captain, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at New Light Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Charles Worthington, 72
HODGE — Charles W. Worthington died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Olive West Cemetery, Mount Olive.

Previously acknowledged
Battle, Dorothy Mae: 10 a.m. today, Union Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe.
Bradshaw, Roy Lee: 11 a.m. today, Galilee Baptist Church, Collinston.
Downs, Lazavier: 11 a.m. Monday, Alford Cemetery, Mer Rouge.
Emerson, Oscar: 11 a.m. today, Orange Hill Baptist Church, Alto.
Fritz, Roger: 2 p.m. today, Union Valley Baptist Church, Delhi.
Gallien, Joyce: 1 p.m. today, Mount Pleasant No. 2 Baptist Church, Terry.
Griffin Jr., George W.: 10 a.m. today, Crossroad Cemetery, Kingsland, Ark.
Johnson, Venetta Sadie Connor: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville.
Mitchell Jr., Eddie: 11 a.m. today, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Rich Jr., Troy: 1 p.m. today, Old Pinehill Cemetery, Sicily Island.
Rosenberry, John Todd: 1 p.m. today, White's Ferry Road Church of Christ, West Monroe.
Wallace, Sgt. 1st Class Terry O.: 1 p.m. today, King Jesus Worship Center, Winnsboro.
Ware, Dennis Ray: noon today, Macedonia Baptist Church, Mer Rouge.
Williams, Andre' D.: 11 a.m. today, Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto.

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

MR. HERBERT CADY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Herbert Cady 78, of West Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, July 10, 2006 at Asbury United Methodist Church, West Monroe, with Rev. Monica Monk officiating. Interment will follow at Loch Arbor Cemetery in Swartz, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Mr. Cady was born on April 14, 1928, in Orange, TX and died on July 8, 2006 in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Cady member of Asbury United Methodist Church, retired from Riverwood after thirty-eight years, served in the U. S. Navy, and was preceded in death by his wife Bonnie Jinks Cady, and a grandson Justin McConkey. Mr. Cady is survived by three daughters Dawn Wiggins, Dana Richardson, and Wanda Banks, grandchildren Kyle McConkey, Jared Richardson, Cole Richardson, and Amber Wiggins. Pallbearers will be David Richardson, Sedric Banks, Terry Cady, Dwayne Cummings, Roy Glen McGrew, and Kyle McConkey. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Suzanne of hospice for the extraordinary care and love given to Mr. Cady during his illness. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00-7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.

MR. MICHAEL GUS GEORGE
Rudder Funeral Home Scottsboro, AL
Michael Gus George, 52 of West Monroe, LA went to be with his Lord and went out with a bang on the Fourth of July. He was preceded in death by his father Gus J. George, and mother Maxine O'Linger George. Michael was survived by a loving ex-wife Trudy George of Scottsboro, AL and two Sons; Gus Michael George of Monroe, LA. and Colin Michael Browder of West Monroe, LA; one brother Philip Gus George of VA. Michael was a caring loving compassionate person and his passion for music was known throughout Monroe for many years. He lived his life to the fullest living one day at a time. Michael leaves behind many friends in Monroe and West Monroe, LA; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Michael was indeed one of a kind we will always love him. A memorial service will be held on Monday July 10, 2006 at the Rudder Funeral Home Chapel in Scottsboro, Alabama.

VENETTA SADIE CONNOR JOHNSON
Funerals by McFarland Monroe, LA
Funerals services for Venetta Sadie Connor Johnson, 97 of Crowville, LA will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at the Philadelphia Baptist Church of Crowville, LA with her grandson, Rev. Rodney McFarland, Sr. officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland of Monroe, LA. Visitation will be held from 3:00P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Sunday, July 9 at Funerals by McFarland of Monroe and 3:00P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Monday, July 10 at McFarland Funeral Home of Delhi, LA. As a tribute to her, her remains will be taken to her home on 223 Bobo Road, in Crowville, LA, Monday at 12 Noon for the final time. Mrs. Johnson was born August 9, 1908 in New Ridge, LA (Tensas Parish). She departed this life on July 4, 2006. She accepted Christ as Lord and Savior, baptized and united with the Philadelphia. Baptist Church of Crowville, LA in August of 1916 some ninety years ago. She was also united in Holy Matrimony to the late Berry Cockerm and later to the late Rev. S. L. V. Johnson. Mrs. Johnson was a hard worker. She worked as an insurance agent for the People Progressive Burial Insurance Company of the Simms and Gundy Funeral Company. Later she worked as a Nutritionist for Louisiana State University, retiring at the age of seventy. While working outside the home, she also managed to farm for some seventy plus years. She leaves to cherish her memories: a daughter, Cora Lee Cockerm; three sons, Rogers L. Cockerm, Freddie L. Cockerm and Napoleon Cockerm; a sister, Marie Smith; grandchildren reared as her own, Billy Ray Cockerm, Morris Lee Cockerm, Sr., Venetta Sadie Cockerm-Dubose, Lyndon Baine Cockerm, Oneda Lucky, and Rev. Rodney McFarland, Sr. ; one great-grandchild she helped to rear, Reginald Cockerm; a God-son, Rev. John L. Russell, Sr.; twenty-seven grandchildren, fortytwo great-grandchildren; twenty-one Great-great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Repast will be held in the church fellowship hall after the services.

MR. WALTER J. ROSHTO
Hixson Brothers Funeral Home Alexandria, LA
Services for Walter J. Roshto will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, July 10, 2006 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville with Reverends Don McCormick and Nathan Luellen officiating. Burial will be in Tioga Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chistopher Curtis, David Hibbets, Neill Roshto, Adam Parker, Mark LaCroix, Brian Stinson, Greg Henagan, Gary Glaze. Mr. Roshto, 80, of Pineville died Friday, July 7, 2006 in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. He was a charter teacher at Pineville High School retiring after thirty-six years of service. He was a deacon at Central Baptist Church for over fifty years. Mr. Roshto was a 32 degree mason and a member of the Curtis T. Hines Lodge 317, Tioga. He was a member of the Rapides Parish Retired Teachers Association. He was preceded in death by his parents, Matt & Rosa Gammel Roshto; brother, Carl Allen Roshto. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of fifty- seven years, Albertia Stinson Roshto; son, Gary Roshto and wife, Patti of Monroe; daughter, Charlene Roshto Curtis and husband, Christopher of Alvin, Texas; siblings, Earl Franklin Roshto, Charles E. Roshto and Eunice Roshto Henagan; grandchildren, Aleecia Hibbets and husband, David, Neill Roshto, Angela Parker and husband, Adam, Amanda Curtis and Michael Curtis; great grandchildren, Joshua Hibbets and Jayden Hibbets. Friends may call Sunday at Hixson Brothers, Pineville from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Monday from 8:00 a.m. until service time. To extend online condolences to the Roshto family, please visit us at www.hixsonbrothers.com.

Daisy Blake Bacon, 91
Daisy Blake Bacon of West Monroe, a retired bookkeeper, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2:30 p.m. today at Antioch Cemetery near Eros. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

William S. Desha Jr., 85
William Spencer "Pete" Desha Jr. of Monroe, a retired instructor at Delta Ouachita Vo-Tech, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

John Wesley Tiser Sr., 84
JONESVILLE — John Wesley Tiser Sr., a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. today at First Pentecostal Church, Jonesville. Burial will be in White's Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Previously acknowledged
Brice Jr., Tom: 1 p.m. today, Northstar Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Ceslok Sr., Robert Wayne: 10 a.m. Monday, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville.
Downs, Lazavier: 11 a.m. Monday, Alford Cemetery, Mer Rouge.
Hayden, Jerry: 2 p.m. Monday, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston.
Johnson, Venetta Sadie Connor: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville.
Perritt Jr., John Worth: 11 a.m. Monday, Keatchie Cemetery, Keatchie.
Worthington, Charles W.: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro

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

WILLIAM SPENCER "PETE" DESHA, JR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. William Spencer "Pete" Desha, Jr., 85, of Monroe, will be at 11:00 AM Monday, July 10, 2006, in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Desha, a retired farmer/rancher from Franklin Parish, LA, was born April 5, 1921 in Extension, LA and passed away Friday, July 6, 2006, at St. Francis North Hospital in Monroe. He received a B.S./M.S. from LSU. He was employed as an instructor for Delta Ouachita Vocational Technical Institute from 1948 until 1983 where he received the Outstanding Instructor Award for Region 8. He was an Army Air Corps Staff Sergeant veteran of WWII. His parents, William Spencer Desha, Sr. and Blanche Pryor Desha; and wife, Hilda Ann Hair Desha, preceded him in death. Survivors include his daughter, Ann Desha of Los Angeles, CA; and sisters, Shirley Taylor of Monroe, LA and Gloria Kosmac of Extension, LA. Memorials may be made to the Ouachita Council on Aging, Oliver Road, Monroe; or to the charity of your choice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.

DALE INGRAM (August 27, 1929 - July 8, 2006)
Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA
Funeral service for Douglas Dale Ingram, 76 of Liddieville will be at 10:00 AM Tuesday, July 11, 2006 in the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro with Rev. Marion Collier officiating. Interment will follow in Ogden Cemetery in Liddieville. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00-9:00 PM at the funeral home. He was born to Homer and Betty Terril Ingram on August 27, 1929 in Liddieville and passed form this life Saturday, July 8, 2006 in North Monroe Hospital in Monroe. Mr. Ingram, a 1946 graduate of Ogden high School, worked as a pipefitter for fifty-five years. He was a member of Pipefitter's Local Union #798. After his retirement, he became very active with the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), and the Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Association. His involvement in these organization introduce many young people, who reffered to him as "Uncle Dale", to the great outdoors. He was preceded in death by his parents and two grandsons Devin Dale Ingram and Rayne Michael Ingram. He is survived by nine children and their spouses: Douglas and Leslie Ingram of Eros, Charlotte Diane and Glendal Temple of Winnsboro, Gerald and Linda Ingram of Rolling Forks, MS, Edith and Donnie Curtis, Michael Ingram, Walter and Debbie Ingram, Susan and Mark Stackhouse, Sharon Kellis all of Washington Courthouse, OH, Karen and Rod Lucas of Cincinnati, OH; a sister Laverne Lewis of Natchez, MS; brother Jack Ingram of Liddieville; fourteen grandchildren including April Morace, Angela Dixon, Aron Ingram and Richard Ingram; and six great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Aron Ingram, Richard Ingram, Danny Lively, Alton McKeithen, Glendal Temple, and Joe Walters. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Macon Ridge Gobblers. Planned memorials may be made the National Wild Turkey Federation.

CLEMMIE (PENNY) ROWE
Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Clemmie (Penny) Rowe, 73, of Sterlington, LA, will be at 10:00 AM Tuesday, July 11, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Kurt Auger and Rev. Pat Guice officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Rowe was born August 18, 1932 in Crossett, AR and passed away Sunday, July 9, 2006. She was a member of Paron Baptist Church in Sterlington, LA. Mrs. Rowe is survived by her husband, Billie Joe Rowe of Sterlington, LA; daughter, Leigh Ann Delcoure and husband, Matt of Fairbanks, LA; sons, Paul Rowe and wife, Cathy of Bastrop, LA and Ricky Rowe and wife Teri of Denham Springs, LA; grandchildren, Aaron Delcoure and Ryan Delcoure of Fairbanks, LA, Justin Rowe and wife Lindsey of Temple, TX, Jason Rowe of Irvine, CA, and Brandy Sullivan and husband, Dusty of West Monroe, LA; great grandchildren, Haven Rowe of Temple, TX and Jacob Sullivan of West Monroe, LA; and sister, Dorothy Goodwin of Crossett, AR. Pallbearers will be Jerry Ward, John McDonald, Danny Martin, Dale Dean, Roddy Goodwin, and Don Alexander. Honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons of Paron Baptist Church and Scotty Mike. Visitation will be Monday, July 10, 2006, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to Paron Baptist Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome. com.

Peter Allen, 68
TALLULAH — Peter Allen died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Greg Ballard, 56
OAKLAND, Calif. — Greg Ballard, formerly of Monroe, a restaurant employee, died Friday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Herbert M. Cady, 78
Herbert M. Cady, a retired machine operator of West Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Asbury United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Loch Arbor Cemetery, Swartz, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time at the church.

Randall Elliot, 45
HAUGHTON — Randall Elliot, an oilfield worker formerly of LaSalle Parish, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Jena. Burial will be in Nebo Cemetery, LaSalle Parish. Visitation is 8 a.m. until time of service.

Lantis David Horton, 56
QUITMAN — Lantis David Horton died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Fellowship Cemetery, Quitman. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Juan Jordan, 76
MER ROUGE — Juan Jordan, a proprietor, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the funeral home.

Warren Jordan, 73
Warren Jordan, a florist employee of Richwood, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Clarence Lane Murphy, 73
BASTROP Clarence Lane Murphy, a retired business owner, died Saturday. Graveside service is 10 a.m. today at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Georgia R. Prestridge, 75
Georgia R. Prestridge, a homemaker of West Monroe, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Steven W. Shockey, 39
BASTROP — Steven W. Shockey, a truck driver, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Assembly of God, Bastrop. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Jimmy Len Williams, 66
Jimmy Len Williams, a truck driver, of Monroe, died Thursday. Services are noon Tuesday at Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Reginald Woods, 31
Reginald Woods, a laborer of Monroe, died Thursday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Ceslok Sr., Robert Wayne: 10 a.m. today, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville.
Downs, Lazavier: 11 a.m. today, Alford Cemetery, Mer Rouge.
Hayden, Jerry: 2 p.m. today, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston.
Johnson, Venetta Sadie Connor: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville.
Perritt Jr., John Worth: 11 a.m. today, Keatchie Cemetery, Keatchie

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

LANE ALAN BAILEY
Rush Funeral Home
Oakdale, LA Funeral services for Mr. Lane Alan Bailey will be held at 2:00PM on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 in the Glenmora Baptist Church with Reverend Robert Spicer officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Glenmora under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale, LA. Mr. Bailey, 54, of West Monroe, LA, entered eternal rest on Saturday, July 8, 2006 in the Glenwood Medical Center, West Monroe, LA. Lane worked for Union Pacific Railroad for thirty-three years, and was a member and past secretary of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers #765. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lecompte. He was a devoted husband, father, son, and brother, who loved spending time with his kids fishing and barbequing. He was preceded in death by his father, Homer Bailey and one daughter, Catherine Paige Bailey. Survivors include his loving wife of eleven years, Beth Bailey of West Monroe, LA; two sons, Jeremy Bailey and his wife Rachel of Pineville, LA, and Cody Bailey of Lecompte, LA; one daughter, Ashley Millsap of West Monroe, LA; his mother, Patsy Bailey of Glenmora, LA; one brother, Spencer Bailey and his wife, Diane of Emmet, AR; four sisters, Sharon Haggart and her husband, Denzel of Lecompte, LA, Debra Jo Johnson and her husband, Tom of Tecumseh, MI, Brenda Dunn of Opelousas, LA, and Cindy Gordon, and her husband, Tony of Glenmora, LA, and three grandchildren. Friends may call at Rush Funeral Home, Glenmora on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 from 8:00AM until departure for the church at 1:00PM. Pallbearers will be Roger Wright, Lionel Perry, David Booth, Russell Haggart, Keith Bailey, and Jared Gordon. Honorary Pallbearers will be Merwin McKinney, members of BLE #765, and co-workers at U.P.R.R. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Progressive Bank, Attn: Sandy, 1411 N. 19th St., West Monroe, LA 71201 for an education fund set up for his children. Friends may post online messages of condolence for the Bailey family by visiting www.rushfh.com

JESSICA LYN CHATHAM July 11, 1981-Nov. 15, 2004
Our Precious daughter, sister, aunt, niece and friend. Our Jessie was taken too soon, but now she'll always be... Dancing with Angels. We'll miss her forever.

MISS DOROTHY GENE PHILLIPS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Miss Dorothy Gene Phillips, 81, of Eros, LA, will be at 10:00AM, Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Robert Hill, Rev. Troy Patrick and Rev. Charles Tolbird offictiang. Interment will follow at Community of Christ Cemetery Hwy 34 Eros, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Gene was born December 26, 1924 in Eros, LA and passed away July 9, 2006 at her residence after a long battle with cancer. Gene was preceded in death by her mother, Mattie Gunter Phillips; father, Lonnie R. Phillips; brother-in-law, Lannie Mack Busbice; and nephews David Carl Phillips and Billy Gordon. Gene was retired from The Ouachita National Bank after forty years of service. She was a member of the New Life Assembly of God Church in West Monroe, LA. Survivors include one sister, Wilda Marie Busbice; one brother, Carl G. Phillips and wife Doris; five very special nieces, Peggy Hastings and husband Ralph, Gwen Gordon, Judy Sharp and husband John, Amy Wells and husband Keith, Cara King and husband Charlie; seven great nieces, seven great great nieces, seven great nephews and ten great great nephews. A host of family members and dear friends. Pallbearers will be Danny Fuller, Lonnie Fuller, Ronny Haisty, Bobby Haisty, Billy Haisty and Ellis Lewis. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society or charity of donors choice. The family wants to thank the Onocolgist Dr. Scott Barron and staff and others for their tender love and care. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

Hoover Alford Sr., 75
MER ROUGE — Hoover Alford Sr., a farmer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Ashley

R. Ames, 83
FARMERVILLE — Ashley R. Ames, retired from the military, died July 1. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Beulah Cemetery.

O.D. Atkins, 70
RUSTON — O.D. Atkins, a retired mill worker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Litroe Church of God in Christ, Litroe. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be at Smedley Cemetery, Litroe.

Ronnie J. Carroll, 54
FERRIDAY — Ronnie J. Carroll died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Shady Acres Cemetery, Ferriday.

Jacob Wayne Cox, 20
CHATHAM — Jacob Wayne Cox died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be at Concord Methodist Cemetery, Chatham.

Mary Lou Dixon, 74
BASKIN — Mary Lou Burrow Dixon, a retired nutrition aide, died Sunday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today at Delhi Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is noon until 2 p.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

William Scott Gilfoil, 97
William Scott Gilfoil of Monroe, a retired chemical engineer, died Saturday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Arrangements are incomplete.

Elizabeth Gordon, 88
BASTROP — Elizabeth Gordon, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mark Baptist Church, Bonita. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop and 10 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Carl Newton Johnson, 60
OAK GROVE — Carl Newton Johnson, a millwright, died Sunday. Services were 7 p.m. Monday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Georgia R. Prestridge, 75
Georgia R. Prestridge of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Annie M. Robinson, 82
Annie M. Robinson of Monroe, a homemaker, died July 3. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Allen Chapel AME Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Dorothy Robinson, 84
WISNER — Dorothy Robinson, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Holly Grove Cemetery, Wisner.

Clemmie 'Penny' Rowe, 73
STERLINGTON — Clemmie "Penny" Rowe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Frances Y. Sutton, 80
OAK GROVE — Frances Yvonne Sutton, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Red Wing Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Damon Thomas Jr., 25
EPPS — Damon Thomas Jr., a farmer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Martha R. West, 85
TERRY — Martha R. West, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Alden E. 'Bo' Wiley, 78
FERRIDAY — Alden E. "Bo" Wiley, retired manager of Ferrell Gas, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery, Clayton.

Previously acknowledged
Horton, Lantis David: 10 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Johnson, Venetta Sadie Connor: 2 p.m. today, Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville.
Jordan, Juan: 11 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Shockey, Steven W.: 10 a.m. Wednesday, First Assembly of God, Bastrop.
Williams, Jimmy Len: noon today, Bright Oak Baptist Chuch, Monroe

July 12, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ASHLEY R. AMES
Farrar Funeral Home
Farmerville, LA Funeral services for Mr. Ashley R. Ames, 83, of Farmerville, LA will be held at 10:00AM Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at Farrar Funeral Home Chapel with Bros. Roger Johnson and David Martin officiating. Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville, LA. Mr. Ames, a WWII Veteran, died July 10, 2006. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Farmerville, LA, the American Legion, VFW, the DAV and the Forty & Eight. Survivors include his wife, Juanita Ruby Ames of Farmerville, LA; two daughters: Debbie Dollar & husband, Lavelle of Columbia, LA, and Dottie Kenley & husband, Lyn of Farmerville, LA; four grandchildren: Shelby, Samantha & Shayna Dollar and Gabriel Kenley; two brothers-in-law: Bill Ruby and Robert Ruby four sisters-in-law: Doris Nance, Katie Pruitt, Ann Hamilton and Alice Milford. Pallbearers will be Rodney Ruby, Robert Allen, Robbie Lawson, Jimmy Odom, John Crow and John Tettleton. Honorary pallbearers will be A.C. Buckley, Milas Medlin, Paul Chapman, Dewitt Crow, Iro Baker, Bobby Andrews, Gerald Farrar and Keith Kenley. Friends may send condolences to the family at www.farrarfh.com

WLLIAM SCOTT (W.S.) GILFOIL
Brown-Holley Funeral Home
Rayville, LA William Scott (W.S.) Gilfoil, 97, died Saturday, July 8, at Christus St. Josephs Assisted Care. A resident of Start, (Crew Lake) LA for the past twenty-four years and born the oldest child to William Riley Gilfoil and Elizabeth Bullus Scott at the family farm in Omega, LA in Madison Parish on October 10, 1908. He married the one true love of his life Katherine Noel of Shreveport, LA on October 10, 1929. He graduated with a B.S. in 1928 from Louisiana State University, A M.S. in Chemistry from Loyola of the South in New Orleans, LA in 1932. Working as a Professor of Chemistry at Loyola University 1930 — 1933, Arkansas Fuel Oil Corp. in Shreveport, LA as a Grease Plant Chemist 1929 — 1937, South Puerto Rico Sugar Co. in Puerto Rico as a Special Chemist in 1928-1929, In 1937 he transplanted his wife and three young daughters to the Philippines Island. As a Chief Chemist and Plant Superintendent at North Negros Sugar Co. in Manila. In 1941 his fourth daughter was born, prior to the invasion of the Philippines by the Japanese. William and Katherine along with their four daughters spent the next three years as Prisoners of War (Internees) of the Japanese until their liberation at the hands of American Troops under Gen. Douglas Macarthur in 1945. Returning home to Omega, LA to go on to an illustrious and fulfilling career with DuPont Living in Delaware 1945- 1970 A fifth child, his only son and constant companion was born in 1948. He was preceded in death by his parents and five siblings; his wife of sixty-seven years, Katherine Noel Gilfoil in 1995 and his oldest daughter, Kathryn Elizabeth (Betty Kay) Drouant of Lafayette, LA, born in 1930. He is survived by three daughters, Mary Louise (Pamela) Miglio of Jefferson, N.Y. born 1933, Patricia Ann and husband, Bill Carroll of Wilmington, DE, born 1935 and Lyda Alice and husband, Isidro Hernandez of Taos, NM, born 1941; a son, Michael William Edward Gilfoil of Monroe, LA born 1948. His special friend and son-in-law, Lou Drouant of Lafayette, LA; seventeen grandchildren; twenty-four great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; many nephews and nieces and a large extended family living throughout LA; special friends, Aubrey and Charleen Trisler of Crew Lake, LA and Theo J. Coenen, III of Rayville, LA. Pallbearers are Michael William Edward Gilfoil, John Winston (Johnny) Gilfoil, James Patrick (Pat) Gilfoil, William Riley (Bill) Gilfoil, II, William Riley (Trey) Gilfoil, III, Keith James (Kiki) Drouant, Marirosa (Mari) Gilfoil Hernandez and Theo J. Coenen, III. Viewing will be from 6:00PM until 8:00PM, Thursday, at Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville, LA, followed by a Rosary at 7:00PM. Mass of Christian burial will be under the direction of Father Phillip Pazhayakari C.M.I. of Sacred Heath Catholic Church in Rayville at 10:00AM, Friday, July 14, 2006 followed by interment in Start Cemetery in Start, LA. To leave a message of condolence for the family go to www.brownholleyfuneralhome .com

WILLIE MAE GORE
Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA
A private graveside service for Willie Mae Gore will be held Thursday, July 13, 2006, at 11:00AM at Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Mrs. Gore died Monday, July 10, 2006 at the age of 87. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elijah and Minnie Martin of Caldwell Parish; brothers, H. L. Martin, Willard Martin, Boyce Martin, and Jimmy Martin; and sisters, Juanita Cupples, Belle Gore, and Margie Shoemaker. Mrs. Gore is survived by her husband of sixty-eight years, Edward Gore; one son, Glenn Gore and daughter-in-law, Sally; two grandsons, Paul Gore of Downsville, LA, and David Gore of Monroe, LA; two great grandchildren, Ashley and Matthew Gore; two sisters, Ruth Hudspeth of Dallas, TX, and Mary Lou Turner of Alvin, TX; one brother, Huey Martin and wife, Carol, of Denham Springs, LA; three sisters-in-law, Bronis Martin, Lavern Martin, and Lavilla Martin; and one brother-in-law, Johnnie Gore; plus a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

CECIL W. IRBY
Garr Funeral Services Sellersburg, IN
Cecel W. Irby, 86, died July 5, 2006 in Monroe, LA. He was born January 29, 1920 in Luhnenberg, VA. He was a tank commander in WWII and fought in the Battle of the Bulge, and his Unit took the Bridge at Remagen, which collapsed 30 minutes after he crossed. He was a cost accountant and chief controller for Pillsbury Mills and founded the Obelisk Federal Credit Union, serving as Chairman of the Board. He is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley, guidance counselor at Silver Creek High School, and four sisters and two brothers. He is survived by two children, Scott Irby, M.D. of Monroe, LA, and Jane Irby, M.D. of Sellersberg, IN; three grandchildren, Meaghan Irby, Jennifer and Shirley Jones; his sister, Patsy Cheseldine; and his brother James Hunter Irby. His request was that a donation be made to the Shirley Irby Scholarship Fund at Silvercreek High School in lieu of flowers. He also wanted to thank all who helped him in his life, especially his "girls" at Pillsbury, and his "girls" at Irby Pulmonary Clinic and the Head family in Monroe, LA where he resided the last thirteen years with his son. Visitation will be held from Noon until 2:00PM Friday with a memorial service held at 2:00PM at the Garr Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park.

JOSEPH FELIX MOORE
Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA
Services for Mr. Joseph Felix Moore, 78, of Rayville, LA will be 10:00AM Thursday, July 13, 2006 at Woodlawn Baptist Church Rayville, LA with Rev. Julius Russell and Dr. Ernest Winburn officiating. Interment to follow in Start Cemetery Start, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Mr. Moore was born July 15, 1927 in Richland Parish and passed away July 11, 2006 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, LA. He was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church a former Deacon and a member of R. F. McGuire Lodge #209 in Rayville, LA and a Shriner. He was a retired from farming after more than fifty years, and was an avid deer hunter. He was preceded in death by his parents Harland W. Moore and Mary Catherine Moore his loving wife of fifty-three years Mrs. Mary Virginia Moore; brothers Raymond Moore and Horace Moore and sister Florence Dugan. He is survived by a son, Louis Moore and his wife Mary; daughter Mary Lee Roney; son David Moore and his wife Tammi; daughter Dianne Donald and her husband Danny; and brother Fred Moore; grandchildren, Angela Templeton and her husband Larry, Johnathan Moore and his wife Allison, Jason Donald, Joseph Moore, Avel Moore, Joshua Moore, Jeffrey Moore, Jennifer Donald, Martha Moore; one great granddaughter Tiffany Templeton; and numerous nieces and nephews. Joseph Moore, Jason Donald, Johnathan Moore, Jeffrey Moore, Joshua Moore and Larry Templton will serve as Pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be Lawrence Medlin, Will Ed Jones, Eugene Staten, Cecil Adcox, Glenn Bryan, and Henry Rice. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 9:00PM Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at the funeral home. Condolences my be left on line at www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

MRS. GEORGIA R. PRESTRIDGE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Georgia R. Prestridge, 75, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00AM, Thursday, July 13, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Rodney Sanders officiating. Interment to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Prestridge was born March 29, 1931 in Monroe, LA and passed away July 9, 2006 in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Prestridge was a loving mother, grandmother and her door was always open with a welcoming heart and warm meal. Mrs. Prestridge is survived by her children; Jack Caples Jr., Rhonda Bennett, Lydia Carter and husband Russell, Robert Caples and wife Sandra, Barry Tripp; sisters; Lucille Graff, Bobbye Bonnett and Ann Lundy; brothers, Clarence Alford and Howard Alford; grandchildren: Jeff Stockstill, Kayla Lineberger, Jason Carter, Justin Carter, Lucas Allen, Brandon Caples, Ashley, Chelsea, BJ and Chad Tripp; six great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jeff Stockstill, Brandon Caples, Justin Carter and Jason Carter, Chris Phillips and Keith Payne. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 12, 2006 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA On line messages may be sent to the family to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

William V. 'Bill' Best, 85
RUSTON — William Vann "Bill" Best, retired owner and operator of Kentucky Fried Chicken, died Tuesday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston.

Sarah Brown, 77
Sarah Brown of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Thursday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Edward Christiansen, 84
JONESVILLE — Edward F. Christiansen, a retired U.S. Navy aviator, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church, Jonesville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville. Burial will be in Heard Cemetery, Manifest.

Betty 'Janie' Colvin, 92
START — Betty "Janie" Colvin, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Start Cemetery.

Jessie Brashier Crosby, 85
BASTROP — Jessie Mae Brashier Crosby, a retired nurse, died Monday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop. Arrangements are under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Warren Jordan, 73
Warren Jordan of Richwood, a retired veteran, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Charles Barry Linder, 68

WINNSBORO — Charles Barry Linder, a retired businessman and farmer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Alta V. McCravy, 88
JONESBORO — Alta V. McCravy died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Fredessa S. Payne, 85
Fredessa S. Payne of Monroe, a teacher, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Union Baptist Church, Bosco. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Dorothy Gene Phillips, 81
EROS — Dorothy Gene Phillips, retired from Ouachita National Bank, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Community of Christ Cemetery, Eros.

Flora Porter, 82
Flora Porter of Monroe, a high school food technician, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Powell Street Extension Cemetery.

Lionel O. Reach Jr., 56
FARMERVILLE — Lionel Osler Reach Jr., a boat builder, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Sardis Cemetery. Visitation is 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Damon Thomas Jr., 23
EPPS — Damon Thomas Jr., a lieutenant with the West Carroll Detention Center, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Lessie Mae Watson, 96
JONESVILLE — Lessie Mae Faulkner Watson, a seamstress at Blue Bell Garment Manufacturing Co. in Natchez, Miss., died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Old Bethel Cemetery, Clarks.

Previously acknowledged
Ames, Ashley R.: 10 a.m. today, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Atkins, O.D.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Litroe Church of God in Christ, Litroe.
Carroll, Ronnie J.: 10 a.m. today, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Gordon, Elizabeth: 11 a.m. today, St. Mark Baptist Church, Bonita.
Prestridge, Georgia R.: 10 a.m. Thursday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Robinson, Annie M.: 11 a.m. Friday, Allen Chapel AME Church, Monroe.
Robinson, Dorothy: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Wisner.
Shockey, Steven W.: 10 a.m. today, First Assembly of God, Bastrop.
Wiley, Alden E. "Bo": 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

July 13, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

WILLIAM (BILL) VANN BEST
Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."Jeremiah 29:11 William (Bill) Vann Best went to be with his Heavenly Father on July 11. He was born in Whiteville, North Carolina on February 23, 1923 to John Thomas and Harriet Harrell Best. Mr. Best was a graduate of New Hanover High School in Wilmington, NC and Cincinnati College in Cincinnati, Ohio. He served in the maritime service during World War II. In 1968 he and his family moved from Wilmington, NC to Ruston, LA to open a Kentucky Fried Chicken business. He later opened an additional Kentucky Fried Chicken business in Jonesboro, LA and a Baskin-Robbins store. He retired in 1994. He was widely known in Ruston community for his friendliness and his generosity. He was fondly referred to as "Ruston's Goodwill Ambassador". He was a past president of the Ruston Rotary Club, a member of the Chamber of Commerce and a founding member of the Ruston Lincoln Visitor's Bureau. He was also a recipient of the Russ Award. He was an active member of First Baptist Church in Ruston where he served as a deacon and a member of the sanctuary and senior choirs. He is survived by his wife, Mary Simonton Best, two daughters—Dr. Mary Ann Best of Galveston, Texas and Jane Ellen Graham of Wylie, Texas and two granddaughters-Melissa Erin Graham and Melanie Elizabeth Graham of Wylie, Texas. He is also survived by his sister, Mrs. Cyril Yancey of Monroe, Louisiana, niece-Connie Haddox of Houston, Texas, and nephews-Jeffrey Best of Little Rock, Arkansas, Paul Best of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Tommy Best of Atlanta, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his brother Thomas Best of Little Rock, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to: Louisiana Baptist Children's Home Attn: Development Office PO Box 4196 Monroe, LA 71211. First Baptist Church of Ruston Vision for the Future Building Fund 200 Trenton Street Ruston, LA 71270. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Saturday, July 15, 2006 at First Baptist Church of Ruston, LA. Officiating will be Dr. Chris Craig assisted by Dr. Andy Johnson. Interment will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Ruston under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Visitation will be 5:00 PM — 8:00 PM Friday, July 14, 2006 at the funeral home. Online messages may be sent to: www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes. com.

MRS. OPAL LEE COX
Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA
Memorial service for Mrs. Opal Lee Cox will be held at 2:00PM Friday, July 14, 2006, at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church with Msgr. Edmund Moore officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe. Mrs. Cox died suddenly on July 11, 2006, at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Malcolm Cox and son, Charles Vester Seivers. Mrs. Cox was a loving mother and a continuous supporter of animal rights and the Humane Society. She could often be found near Cross Lake enjoying fishing and the outdoors. Survivors include her five children, Malcolm Reece Cox and wife Cynthia Crnkovic Cox; Janell Lee Holland and husband L. J. Holland, Jr.; Joyce Faye Dean and husband Bill; and Alan Lee Seivers; seven grandchildren, Jonathan Reece Cox, Ashley Paige Cox, Jessica Lee Holland, Laura Elise Holland, Ronya Lee Mason, Joanna Nicole Stewart, and Carry Elizabeth; and seven great grandchildren, Quiani Mason, Sarah Mason, Madison Mason, Preslee Starnes, Jade Stewart, Jacob Alan Stewart, and Sydney Stewart. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the River City Humane Society for Cats, P.O. Box 4598 Monroe, LA 71211. OnlineRegistry/Condolences: mulhearnfuneralhome.com.

CECIL W. IRBY
Garr Funeral Services Sellersburg, IN
Cecil W. Irby, 86, died July 5, 2006 in Monroe, LA. He was born January 29, 1920 in Luhnenberg, VA. He was a tank commander in WWII and fought in the Battle of the Bulge, and his Unit took the Bridge at Remagen, which collapsed 30 minutes after he crossed. He was a cost accountant and chief controller for Pillsbury Mills and founded the Obelisk Federal Credit Union, serving as Chairman of the Board. He is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley, guidance counselor at Silver Creek High School, and four sisters and two brothers. He is survived by two children, Scott Irby, M.D. of Monroe, LA, and Jane Irby, M.D. of Sellersberg, IN; three grandchildren, Meaghan Irby, Jennifer and Shirley Jones; his sister, Patsy Cheseldine; and his brother James Hunter Irby. His request was that a donation be made to the Shirley Irby Scholarship Fund at Silvercreek High School in lieu of flowers. He also wanted to thank all who helped him in his life, especially his "girls" at Pillsbury, and his "girls" at Irby Pulmonary Clinic and the Head family in Monroe, LA where he resided the last thirteen years with his son. Visitation will be held from Noon until 2:00PM Friday with