June - 2006 - Obituaries from The News-Star

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

NORMA ELAINE McCALLUM SUMRALL
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA
Services for Norma Elaine McCallum Sumrall, 76, of Swartz, LA, will be at 2:00PM, Friday, June 2, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA, with Brother Wayne James officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Sumrall, a graduate of Ouachita Parish High School, was born February 12, 1930, in Monroe, LA and died May 30, 2006, at her residence. She was a true friend that was always there for you. She never expected anything in return. She was never a mother but a mother to many. Norma always loved animals. All who knew her loved her and will miss her. Survivors include her husband, Rev. Willie Sumrall; brothers and sisters-in-law, Grady and Ruth McCallum, Charles and Elaine McCallum, Kenneth and Carylon McCallum, Alan McCallum, Phillip McCallum and Richard McCallum; sisters and brother-in-law, Peggy Stout and Aline and Wayne James; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be John Poindexter, Stephen Perry, Douglas Stout, Casey Womack, Jesse Womack, and Jason Stout. Honorary pallbearer will be Charles Pridgen, Sr. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM, Thursday, June 1, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Humane Society.

MRS. LINDA REDMOND
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Services for Mrs. Linda Redmond, 42, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, June 1, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Jerry Salisbury officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Redmond died on May 30, 2006, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness. She was a member of the West Monroe Methodist Protestant Church. Mrs. Redmond was a loving mother and wife. Her family was her life. Survivors include her husband of twenty-one years, Joey Redmond; son, Justin Redmond; father, Kenneth Heath; mother, Louise Martin all of West Monroe, LA; and brothers and sisters, Deborah Chanin and husband John of Calhoun, LA; Donald Heath of West Monroe, LA; Stanley Heath and wife Linda of Tampa, FL; and Teresa Shirley of West Monroe, LA. Pallbearers will be Greg McLeod, Shannon Redmond, John Chanin, Garland Rice, Nathan Traylor, and Paul Paschal.

MRS. ADA SUE FINLEY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Ada Sue Finley, 70, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 1:00PM Friday June 2, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Earl Williams officiating. Interment will be in Twin Cities Memorial Garden. Mrs. Finley died May 30, 2006 at the St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Finley was a graduate of Calhoun High School and received her B.S. degree in Nursing from Northwestern St. University in Natchitoches, LA. She started her career at St. Francis Medical Center and served thirty years at Glenwood Regional Medical Center serving as Head Nurse of Surgery, ASU and Recovery before her retirement. She was a member of the New Chapel Hill Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA. Survivors include her children, Susan Cox and husband Rodney, Lisa Ragsdale and husband Philip and Chuck Finley; grandchildren, Christopher Cox, Haley Cox, John Connor Cox, Grant Owens, Wynter and Raine Finley; two brothers, Wiley Roach and wife Sally and Tom Roach and wife Merlene; several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Mike Wilson, David Roach, Grant Owens, Charlie McCain, Mark Tedeton, Bubba Barnett, Randy Donald, Philip Ragsdale and Jeff Schexnaider. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 7:00PM Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Northeast Louisiana.

LOUISE LAFFOON STRINGER
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA
Services for Louise Laffoon Stringer, 72, of Hebert, LA, will be held at 10:00AM, Thursday, June 1, 2006 from the First Baptist Church in Columbia, LA, with Rev. Eric Harriman officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Bethel Cemetery west of Clarks, LA. Mary Louise Stringer was born in Concordia Parish on June 27, 1933 to the union of Alex and Katie Grimes Laffoon and died Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at Citizens Medical Center following an extended illness. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Columbia, LA. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband: J Lee Stringer, her daughter: Renda Santos and her brothers and sisters: Huey Laffoon, Harvey Laffoon, Henry Laffoon, Tennie Price, Thelma Gibbs and Raymond Laffoon. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law: Debbie and John Westrup, Cindy and David Wilson, Wendy and Johnny Acosta all of Hebert, LA, her grandchildren: Bryan Santos, Brandy Dannehl, Brad Wilson, Lee Ann Wilson and Christy Westrup, her great-grandchildren: Macee, Taylor, Christin-Ann and Tripp, her brother: Dewey Laffoon and her sister: Velma Hatten of Columbia, LA. Pallbearers will be J.R. Dannehl, Brandon Dunn, Mitch Bratton, Timmy Brown, David Wilson and George Hatten.

EMILY B. PERKINS
Rayville, LA
Services for Ms. Emily B. Perkins, 76, of Rayville, LA, Saturday, June 3, 2006 at 11:00AM, at the Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Mangham, LA. Wake services will be Friday, June 2, 2006, from 6:00PM until 8:00PM at the First Baptist Church in Rayville, LA under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home. Sis. Emily Harris Perkins was born to the late Monroe Harris, Jr. and Mary Collins Harris on April 4, 1930 in Rayville, LA. She was the wife of the late Rev. Dr. Frederick Douglas Perkins. She was the mother of two; Cynthia Perkins Thornton and Renee Perkins. She accepted Christ as her personal saviour in 1946 at the Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church under the pastorage of Rev. James A. Franklin in Mangham, LA where she served as a faithful member. Mrs. Perkins achieved the following accomplishments in the area of education: a Master's degree from Northeast Louisiana University (ULM); a B.S. Degree from Southern University of Baton Rouge, LA; she received her high school and elementary education from Rayville Rosenwald School and Delhi Training School in Delhi, LA. After receiving her higher education she worked as an educator in the Richland Parish School System for thirty-eight years. As an educator she believed in teaching discipline, respect for yourself and others, as well as teaching Mathematics with much pride, knowledge and determination. She prepared each student for the world of learning and expected them to achieve the unachievable. Some may consider her to be a God sent for the world of Mathematical education. Mrs. Perkins will be dearly missed by many, and was loved and respected by all she came in contact with. Gone, but not forgotten, Glory.

AUGUST G. DANTI, PhD
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA
Services for Dr. August G. Danti, 83, of Monroe, LA, will be at 10:00AM, Friday, June 2, 2006, at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, with Msgr. Edmund Moore and Rev. Mark Watson officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Dr. Danti, Professor Emeritus of the School of Pharmacy at University of Louisiana at Monroe, was born January 26, 1923, in New Eagle, PA, and died May 30, 2006, in Monroe, LA. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and then earned his degree in pharmacy from the University of Pittsburgh in 1950 and PhD in Pharmacy from Ohio State University in 1955. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Lucia Vecchioli Danti; wife, Tina Dipaola Danti; son, Guy Charles Danti; sister, Lillian Danti Barber; and brother, Dande Danti. Dr. Danti, a registered pharmacist, taught in the Schools of Pharmacy at University of Pittsburgh, Ohio State University, Wayne State University and University of Louisiana at Monroe and retired in 1995. He was a member of numerous professional organizations and held office in most of them. He had received many grants and published numerous papers for scientific and general journals. He gave presentations to both lay and professional groups in drugs of abuse, drug interactions, and drug related topics. Known as the volunteer's volunteer, he was involved with forty-nine different organizations and served on the board of eighteen of them. He kept himself busy by volunteering and serving the community. He served as a volunteer at St. Francis Medical Center and North Monroe Medical Center, as well as St. Vincent DePaul Society and numerous other civic and charitable organizations. Dr. Danti was honored with the A.O. Evans Award from the West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce, which is the highest award presented by the chamber. He also received the David C. Silverstein Memorial Civic Award, the Monroe Chamber of Commerce's most prestigious award. Pope John Paul II presented Dr. Danti with the Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice Papal Honor for outstanding Catholic life in service to church and community. In 1983, he received the Silver Beaver Award from the Ouachita Valley Boy Scouts of America. He was recognized professionally with the President's Award by Squibb and Sons, Inc. for the presidency of the Louisiana Pharmacists Association and with the Distinguished Teachers and Research Award by Northeast Louisiana University and numerous other awards. He enjoyed music and the arts. He was a concert violinist and served with the Monroe Symphony. He enjoyed working with flowers and gardening. He enjoyed sports and was a track man in his younger days. His philosophy was to help in anyway possible to improve the quality of life of individuals and to teach all that one may serve the Lord if one remembers the Lord's word, "what you do to the least of my brethren, you do unto me." He stated without hesitation that, "what I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my darling mother and to my wife and son who gave me strength and everlasting support." Dr. Danti is survived by one sister, Lena Danti Hudak and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Harold Ratz, Leo Ticheli, Angelo Danna, Mike Nipoli, Timothy Kane, David Cattar and John Guerriero. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 9:00PM, Thursday, June 1, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. A Vigil Wake Service will be at 7:00PM.

ANITA HINES ANTLEY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA
Services for Anita Hines Antley, of Monroe, will be at 10:00AM, Friday, June 2, 2006, at St. Alban's Episcopal Church, with Rev. George Walker officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Anita was born in Germany and had been a long time resident of Monroe, LA. She received her education in Ostpreussen, Germany. She worked for one year at Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Baltimore, MD and returned to Monroe, LA, to work at St. Francis Medical Center until her retirement. She was a member of St. Alban's Episcopal Church. Mrs. Antley is survived by two grandchildren, Kathryn Elizabeth Prieto and Randy Creech. Pallbearers will be Larry Culp, Garry Culp, Dr. David Finley, Dr. Ricky Scogin, John Saye, and John Bradford. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM, Thursday, June 1, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to St. Alban's Episcopal Church.

John Armstrong, 25
John "Chicken" Armstrong of West Monroe, a roustabout and radio personality, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and Friday until 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery, Collinston.

Otis C. Baker, 73
QUITMAN — Otis C. Baker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Ansley Cemetery.

Bikki Renee Bolden, 42
BASTROP — Bikki Renee Bolden, a machine operator, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Jesse Dennis Booth, 77
COLUMBIA — Jesse Dennis Booth, an antique dealer, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 4 p.m. Saturday at South Central Cemetery, Wisner. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro

Charles Brown, 53
WINNSBORO — Charles Brown, a plant clerk, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Augusta Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is noon until 6 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro, with wake services from 6-8 p.m. at Morning Pilgrim Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert.

Jerry Brown, 60
WISNER — Jerry Brown, a welder, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Lone Cedar Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Allen Wayne Christman, 83
Allen Wayne Christman of Monroe, a retired captain with the Monroe City Fire Department, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Agnes R. Deloach, 83
Agnes R. Deloach of West Monroe, a beautician, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery.

Charles S. Feazel, 92
Charles S. Feazel of West Monroe, retired owner of Feazel Well Drilling Co., died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Columbus Gardner, 87
FARMERVILLE — Columbus Gardner, a farmer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Helen Frances Gibson, 78
CHATHAM — Helen Frances Gibson, a bank teller, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Chatham Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Lilburn M. Graves, 87
Lilburn McCright Graves of Monroe, a retired secretary and bookkeeper, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Cynthia Jenkins, 68
GILBERT — Cynthia Jenkins, a retired teacher, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Mount Zion Church of Christ Holiness, Gilbert, and 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Elnora McAfee, 72
DELHI — Elnora McAfee, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Roosevelt Nichols, 62
BASTROP — Roosevelt Nichols, a construction worker, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Second Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop.

Emily Perkins, 76
RAYVILLE — Emily Perkins, a retired Richland Parish schoolteacher, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Willie R. Richardson, 58
WINNSBORO — Willie Rogers Richardson, a brick mason, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Truelight Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is noon until 8 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro with wake services from 7-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Robinson, infant
The infant daughter of Krishena Robinson of Monroe died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Roy T. Rogers, 67
Roy T. Rogers of West Monroe, retired from Louisiana Power & Light (Entergy), died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Faith Chapel, West Monroe. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Maggie Taylor, 29
BASTROP — Maggie Taylor, a homemaker, died May 25. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Morehouse Association Building, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at H.V. Adams Cemetery.

Julius Vaughan, 36
RAYVILLE — Julius Vaughan, a cook, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Booker T. Ward Sr., 82
Booker T. Ward Sr. of Monroe, security officer for Monroe City Sanitation yard, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church, Alto. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

John Lewis Williams, 89
John Lewis Williams of Monroe, a cemetery caretaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Seigle Community Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Danti, August: 10 a.m. Friday, Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Monroe.
Franklin, James E.: noon today, Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Henderson, Bobbie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Young's Chapel C.M.E. Church, Calhoun.
Holmes, Rosie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mary Goss Baptist Church, Monroe.
Ramshur, Virginia Lott: 2 p.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Redmond, Linda: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Ross, Huey: 11 a.m. Saturday, New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe.
Shamburger, Dorothy Kirby: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Jonesville.
Spikes, MaKeria: 2 p.m. Friday, Beckman Cemetery, Beckman.
Strain, Rena Culpepper: 10 a.m. today, Cook Baptist Church, Ruston

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

JOHN DOUGLAS ARMSTRONG
Cox Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA
Funeral services for John Douglas Armstrong, known to his many friends as "Chicken from Rock 106", age 25, of West Monroe, LA, will be 10:00AM, Saturday, June 3, 2006 at the Chapel of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop, LA, with the Rev. Bill Fowler officiating. Interment will be at the Carter Cemetery near Collinston, LA, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop, LA. Visitation for family and friends will be all day Friday until 9:00PM. John was born May 14, 1981 in Bastrop, LA, and was called home to God on May 31, 2006. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Johnny M. Armstrong and maternal grandparents Peter and Margie Holcomb. John was a graduate of West Monroe High School where he lettered in wrestling in 2000. He was a member of the 1997 Louisiana Junior Olympic boxing team and he was honored to have carried the Olympic torch for the 2002 Summer Olympics. He worked as a Deck Hand for Parker Drilling Company of New Iberia, LA. John was a man with a good heart and a kind soul willing to give anything to his family and friends. Surviving John are his parents, Douglas W. Armstrong and Margie Holcomb Armstrong of West Monroe, LA, brother, James D. Eppinette of West Monroe, LA, three nieces, Carson, Carmann, and Sydnee Eppinette, two nephews, Micah and Jace Eppinette, paternal grandmother, Annie Armstrong of Bastrop, LA, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. Serving as pallbearers are Chad Hayes, Shadow Hayes, Ollie Hughes, Roy Dale Hughes, Brad Ramshur, Jay Traylor, Ryan Kimball, and Jason Sliger. Honorary pallbearers are Chad Holcomb and Jeffery Holcomb.

JESSE DENNIS BOOTH
Mulhearn Funeal Home - Winnsboro, LA
Graveside Services for Mr. Jesse Dennis Booth, 77, of Columbia, LA will be at 4:00PM Saturday June 3, 2006 at South Central Cemetery in Wisner, LA, with Rev. Gene Brown officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro, LA. Jesse Dennis Booth was born September 27, 1928 in New Orleans, LA. He went to meet his Savior on May 30, 2006 in Columbia, LA. "J. D." spent most of his youth in St. Tammany Parish. He was a resident of Wisner, LA, for forty years. He worked the oilfields and boat manufacturing. For 23 years he owned an antique store in Gilbert, LA. A veteran, he spent his military tour in post WWII Sapporo, Japan. He trained as a paratrooper and made over eighty jumps. He was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Wisner, LA, where he once served as a Sunday School Teacher. J. D. was an avid football fan of his alma mater, Covington High, the LSU Tigers and his beloved Saints. He is preceded in death by father; Jesse Dealous Booth, mother; Elsie Booth Cotton, sisters; Opal Ingle and Golda Navarre. He is survived by his bride of forty-eight years; Laverne McVay Booth formerly of Wisner, LA, sisters; Myrt Wood of Bethesda, MD and Claire Use of Dallas, TX, brother; Ronald Cotton of Terrytown, LA, daughters; Sharon Williams of West Monroe, LA, Lita Smith and husband, Robert of Liddieville, LA, Yolande Graham and husband, Dennis of Columbia, LA, five grandchildren; Timothy Wallace, April Williams Holcomb, Adam Williams, Julie Graham, and Joseph Graham, one great granddaughter; Lily Holcomb, and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. Pallbearers will be; Tim Wallace, Adam Williams, Josey Graham, Randy Guillot, Derrick Guillot, and Rayburn Kanehl. Honorary Pallbearers will be; Rayford Guillot and Jeffery Holcomb. The family would like to acknowledge the care and compassion of Dr. Pankaj Shroff and the staffs of Citizens Medical Center and Haven Nursing Center. We also want to extend a special thanks to Nanny and Ed Southern. We love you, Peepaw, and we'll see you again !

MR. CHARLES S. FEAZEL
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Charles S. Feazel, 92, of West Monroe, LA will be at 10:00AM, Friday, June 2, 2006 at New Chapel Hill Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA. Rev. Charles Dupree and Rev. Calvin Cantrell will be officiating. Interment will be at New Chapel Hill Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Mr. Feazel was born February 6, 1914 in Wilhite, LA and passed away May 31, 2006 in West Monroe, LA. He was a member of New Chapel Hill Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. Mr. Feazel was an avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting, fishing and gardening. He was owner and operator of Feazel Well Company for over forty-five years. Mr. Feazel is survived by his wife of sixty-seven years, Jettie Feazel, daughter, Marie Taylor and husband Bob, son, Bob Feazel and wife Becky, brothers, Byron Feazel , Kerlin Feazel, and Jack M. (Bud) Feazel, sister: Mrs. May Hart and Mrs. Sally Tabitha Iverson, eight grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Barry Feazel, Aubrey Griggs, Jerry Glen Griggs, Jeb Lord, Leroy Mayo and Leroy Ramsey. Honorary pallbearers will be Deacons from New Chapel Hill Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association Northeast Louisiana, 2407 Ferrand Street Monroe, LA 71201, 318-322-2828. Visitation will be 9:00AM until service time at the church.

MR. MANSFORD "BIG JOHN" PARKER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Mansford "Big John" Parker, 84, will be 10:00AM, Saturday in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Officiating will be Billy Ledbetter. Interment will follow at Monroe, LA, Memorial Park on Highway 80 under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Mr. Parker was born on August 27, 1921 and passed away on June 1, 2006. Mr. Parker was preceded in death by his wife: Mildred Marcell Parker; parents: Fannie and Marion Parker; sisters: Elizabeth Perry, Floy Trull and Irene Russell; brothers: George Parker and Fred Parker. He is survived by his daughters: Sue Dennis and husband Bill of West Monroe, LA, and Sandra Ledbetter of Monroe, LA; grandson: Eddie Lucas of West Monroe, LA; brother: Archie Parker of Monroe, LA. Mr. Parker was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army after serving in World War II and received many medals. They were the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with two Bronze Stars, Philippine Liberation with one Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, Purple Heart GO #33 Hq 81st Inf 29, Silver Star Medal GO #6, Hq 81st Inf Div and the Victory Medal. Mr. Parker enjoyed yard work and tending to his flowers. He also enjoyed spending time on the lake and admiring the ducks. He enjoyed good meals with his family. Visitation will be 5:00PM until 7:00PM, Friday, June 2, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.

CHARLES FOX SHERROD, JR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA
Charles Fox Sherrod, Jr., 81, passed away on June 1, 2006. A memorial service will be held at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Monroe, LA on Saturday, June 3, 2006, at 3:00PM with Dick Humphries officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00PM to 3:00PM in the church parlor prior to the service. Mr. Sherrod was born on May 7, 1925, in Jackson, MS. He served in the Army Air Corps during WWII. He received his B.A. from Millsaps College and his LLB from Jackson School of Law. He was preceded in death by his by his parents, Frances Woodside Sherrod and Charles Fox Sherrod, Sr., and his two brothers, Ed and Tom. Survivors include his wife of fifty-three years, Nell McKie Sherrod; daughter, Laura Sherrod Haynie and husband Bob of Shreveport, LA; son, Charles Fox Sherrod, III and wife Sharon of Joplin, MO; grandchildren, Kathryn Haynie, Karen Haynie, Allison Haynie, Madeline Sherrod, Charles Sherrod, IV, and Paul Sherrod; and brother, Robert Sherrod of Jackson, MS. Charlie Sherrod retired from NCR after thirty-five years. He was a longtime member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church and the Clifton Flinn Sunday school class. He was past president of the Downtown Lions Club, past president of CCM, and a member of the American Legion. Above all, he was a wonderful husband and dad. The family wishes to express their deep appreciation to their many friends for love and support and also to Dr. Coy Gammage. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christian Community Ministries (CCM) or St. Paul's United Methodist Church.

Anita Hines Antley, 82

MANDEVILLE — Anita Hines Antley, a registered nurse formerly of Monroe, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Winifred 'Winn' Brown, 88

Winifred H. "Winn" Brown of West Monroe, a retired florist and owner of Brown's Florist in Rayville, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Charles S. Feazel, 92

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Charles S. Feazel of West Monroe, retired owner of Feazel Well Drilling Co., died Wednesday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at New Chapel Hill Baptist Church. Visitation is 9 a.m. until time of service at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ada Sue Finley, 70
Ada Sue Finley of West Monroe, a registered nurse, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Twin Cities Memorial Garden.

Jimmie Ree Higgins, 73
WINNSBORO — Jimmie Ree Higgins, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Sunday at True Light Baptist Church, Winnsboro. A wake service is 6-7 p.m. Saturday at Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery, Fort Necessity.

George G. Jones, 76
DELHI — George G. Jones, a retired AT&T employee, died Thursday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Saturday at Lamar Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Lula Price, 76
TALLULAH — Lula Price died Sunday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Saturday at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Wake service is from 6-7 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be at New Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Madelyn Rabb, 85
PLANO, Texas — Madelyn Rabb, an officer manager formerly of Ruston, died Thursday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Sunday at Owens Memorial Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston.

Johnny Rayford, 49
RIDGELAND, Miss. — Johnny Rayford, a laborer, died May 26. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Saturday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Visitation is today at the funeral home. Burial will be at New Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.

Bruce Rushing, 50
DOWNSVILLE —Bruce Rushing, a construction worker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lois June Spires, 79
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Lois June Spires, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Visitation is 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Providence Memorial Cemetery.

Sarah Eletta Stockman, 76
TALLULAH — Sarah Eletta Stockman, a retired sales clerk, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home. Burial will be at Silver Cross Cemetery.

Norma E.M. Sumrall, 76
Norma Elaine McCallum Sumrall of Swartz, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Jay Ray Weatherford, 70
LOGANSPORT — Jay Ray Weatherford, a butcher, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Saturday at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burial will be at Beech Creek Cemetery, Winnfield.

Ezra Lee Wilson, 94
DOWNSVILLE — Ezra Lee Wilson, a retired carpenter, died Thursday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Sunday at Holmesville Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Saturday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be at Mount Nebo Cemetery.

William Winston, 65
William Winston of Monroe, retired from the military, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Holly Grove Baptist Church, Archibald. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Previously Acknowledged
Armstrong, John "Chicken": 10 a.m. Saturday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Baker, Otis C.: 10 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Bolden, Bikki Renee: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Booth, Jesse Dennis: 4 p.m. Saturday, South Central Cemetery, Wisner.
Brown, Charles: 1 p.m. Saturday, Augusta Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Danti, Dr. August: 10 a.m. today, Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Monroe.
Henderson, Bobbie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Young's Chapel C.M.E. Church, Calhoun.
Holmes, Rosie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mary Goss Baptist Church, Monroe.
Jenkins, Cynthia: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert.
Nichols, Roosevelt: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Second Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Perkins, Emily: 11 a.m. Saturday, Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Mangham.
Ramshur, Virginia Lott: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Richardson, Willie Rogers: 1 p.m. Saturday, Truelight Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Ross, Huey: 11 a.m. Saturday, New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe.
Spikes, MaKeria: 2 p.m. today, Beckman Cemetery, Beckman.
Taylor, Maggie: 2 p.m. Saturday, Morehouse Association Building, Bastrop.
Ward Sr., Booker T.: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Luke Baptist Church, Alto.
Williams, John Lewis: 11 a.m. Saturday, Seigle Community Baptist Church, West Monroe.

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

MARY ELIZABETH THOMAS BURT
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, LA
Mary Elizabeth Thomas Burt died after a lengthy illness at Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, formerly Longleaf Nursing Home in Ruston, LA. She was born April 24, 1924 in Arcadia, LA, to Percy Elgin Thomas and Mary Elizabeth Durrett Thomas. Her husband, Robert E. Burt, Jr. of Simsboro, LA, preceded her in death. Mrs. Burt is survived by one brother, Percy Elgin Thomas, Jr., of Shreveport, LA; two sons, Robert E. Burt, III of Ruston, LA, William Thomas Burt of Simsboro, LA, and one daughter, Joan Marie Burt Edinger of Ruston, LA; grandchildren; Julia Burt Surmmersgill of Ruston, LA, Jennifer Burch of Shreveport, LA, Rebecca Burt Willis of Ruston, LA, William Alexander Burt of Ruston, LA, Anna Marie Edinger and Eva Burt Edinger of Ruston, LA; six great grandchildren; Bankston and Caroline Summersgill of Ruston, LA, Ean, Ava, and Gray Burch of Shreveport, LA, and Jack Willis of Ruston, LA. Mrs. Burt was a graduate of Arcadia High School and Centenary College of Business in Shreveport, LA. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Simsboro, LA. Mrs. Burt was not only a loving mother and grandmother, but one who cherished family including her many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was a dedicated wife working closely with her husband for fifty years in their family business. Her sweet spirit and love truly has made Heaven a little brighter. Visitation for friends and family will be held Friday from 5:00PM until 7:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA, with her funeral also at Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Saturday at 11:00AM, May 3, 2006. Pallbearers are Alex Burt, David Summersgill, Eric Burch, Scott Willis, Lue Charles Napper, Chad Alexander, Tommy Kincannon and Ted Kincannon. The family would like to extend a heart-felt appreciation to Mart Machen and his staff at Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Hospice of Caring Hearts.

IN MEMORY OF DENISE HIGGINS
8/29/57-5/25/05
One year ago upon this day
You were laid to rest
The Lord needed an Angel
And you were the best
The "hugs" and "I Love You Mom" are gone
But in my heart
You will live on and on.
Your Mother, Marion McDonald

GEORGE GERALD JONES
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, LA
George Gerald Jones, loving husband, caring father and true friend to many was born January 26, 1930 and went Home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 1, 2006. Gerald lived a blessed life, which emphasized love of God, love of family, and love of country. Gerald was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustained while serving with the US Army in Inchon, Korea. He was a member of the Northeast LA Chapter 331 of The Military Order Of The Purple Heart. Gerald worked for South Central Bell and AT&T retiring after forty years service. Few people truly loved their work as much as he did. Being an avid deer hunter and fisherman, he enjoyed his retirement, especially fishing at "the camp".
A member of Harmony Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School for ten years, Gerald also served two terms as a member of the Franklin Parish School Board during the years 1966-1974. Gerald's parents, George W. Jones and Angie Harper Jones preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Carson Jones; children: Lynn J. Hargus & husband Stan; Lisa J. Webb & husband Mike; David K. Jones & wife Monique; Timothy A. Jones & wife Tammy; Kenny Beall & wife Lera; Kim Huntsman & husband Keith; fourteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren; two sisters, Pauline J. Toney and Carolyn J. Spence & husband Truett; three brothers, Theron Jones & wife Bobby; Wendell Jones & wife Jackie; and Preston Jones; former wife, Betty Daughdrill Jones Danley; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00AM, Saturday, June 3, 2006 at Lamar Baptist Church, Delhi, LA with Bro. Buck Curry, Bro Marion Collier, Bro Pat Lofton and Elder Theron Jones officiating. Interment will be in the Crowville Masonic Cemetery in Crowville under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi, LA. Military Honors will be performed during graveside services. Pallbearers will be Billy Joe Chapman, Sharon Chapman, J. N. Franks, Henry Till, Douglas Hammons and Melvin Oswell. Honorary pallbearers will be H. E. "Bubba" Perry, Mike Copes and Red O'Mary. Gerald's family takes this opportunity to express their appreciation to Dr. Corey Albritton, family physician, and the staff of Hospice Care Services, LLC for their assistance and support during Gerald's illness. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the Harmony Baptist Church Building Fund, 2068 Hwy 132, Delhi, LA 71232; online donations to the building fund can be sent to www.wownet.us. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our webpage at www.coxfuneral.com.

BRUCE RUSHING
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Bruce Rushing, 50, of Downsville, LA will be held at 2:30PM, Sunday, June 4, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Jimmy Eppinette officiating. Interment will be at Longstraw Cemetery, Choudrant, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Bruce was born August 26, 1955 in Monroe, LA and passed away June 1, 2006 in Downsville, LA. Bruce had worked many years in the roofing business and was also a poultry farmer. Bruce may most be remembered as being very active in raising and showing cutting horse. He was a member of N.C.H.A., A.Q.H.A., N.E.L.C.H.A. AND River City Cutting Horse Association. Mr. Rushing is survived by his wife, Cheryl Rushing, two sons, Ethan Rushing and Ray Rushing and wife Libby; three step-sons, Wayne and wife Tammy, Michael and wife Rhonda, and Shane and wife Charm; mother, Laverne Rushing, one brother: Troy Rushing and wife Linda, two sisters, Carol Rushing, and Mary Lynn Humphries and husband George, seven grandchildren, Ashley, Ambher, Lindsey, Breanna, Caige, Kirstin and Heather; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Greg Garland, Tommy Smith, Steven Poe, Troy Bailey, Al Malone, Tim Crocker, Paul Wilhite and Mickey Lofton. Honorary Pallbearer will be Johnny Dodson. Visitation will be 5:00PM until 8:00PM Saturday at the funeral home. Bruce was known for his easy going personality and willingness to help a friend of which he had many. Cheryl wishes to thank the many friends, churches and riding clubs that have been so helpful in this difficult time.

Winifred 'Winn' Brown, 88
Winifred H. "Winn" Brown of West Monroe, formerly of Rayville, a retired florist and former owner of Brown's Florist in Rayville, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. Monday until service time. Burial will be in Gwin Cemetery, Mangham.

Gladys I. Copes, 84
PIONEER — Gladys I. Copes, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are pending under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Roberta Hunter, 82
Roberta Hunter of Monroe, a retired food technician, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mount
Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester' Central State Funeral Home.

Johnny Ray Jones, 59
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Johnny Ray Jones, a truck driver, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Visitation of 8 a.m. until service time Sunday. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery.

Nancy Vada Manning, 91
MARION — Nancy Vada Manning, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Dean Baptist Church. Visitation is 6 p.m. Sunday and then until time for services Monday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Marvin D. Murphrey, 52
TULLOS — Marvin Douglas Murphrey, owner and operator of DJ Productions and an avid car racer, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery, Urania.

Mansford Parker, 84
Mansford "Big John" Parker of Monroe, a retired truck driver, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation of 9 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Verdie H. Potter, 61
Verdie H. Potter of Monroe, a water operator, died May 30. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Logtown Baptist Church. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Leola 'Sug' Powell, 72
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Leola "Sug" Powell, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Cain Ridge No. 2 Baptist Church. Burial will be in Gaither Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Charles F. Sherrod Jr., 81
Charles Fox Sherrod Jr. of Monroe, retired NCR regional manager, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. today at St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Visitation is 1-3 p.m. today at the church. Internment will be in St. Paul's Columbarium. Arrangements are being handled by Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Grover James Williams, 70
Grover James Williams of Monroe, a retired truck driver, died Friday. Arrangements are pending under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Armstrong, John "Chicken": 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Bolden, Bikki Renee: 11 a.m. today, St. John Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Booth, Jesse Dennis: 4 p.m. today, South Central Cemetery, Wisner.
Brown, Charles: 1 p.m. today, Augusta Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Henderson, Bobbie: 11 a.m. today, Young's Chapel C.M.E. Church, Calhoun.
Higgins, Jimmie Ree: 2 p.m. Sunday, True Light Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Holmes, Rosie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mary Goss Baptist Church, Monroe.
Jenkins, Cynthia: 11 a.m. today, New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert.
Jones, George G.: 10 a.m. today, Lamar Baptist Church, Delhi.
Nichols, Roosevelt: 1 p.m. today, New Second Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Price, Lula: 10 a.m. today at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Perkins, Emily: 11 a.m. today, Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Mangham.
Rabb, Madelyn: 2 p.m. Sunday, Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston.
Rayford, Johnny: 11 a.m. today, Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Richardson, Willie Rogers: 1 p.m. today, Truelight Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Ross, Huey: 11 a.m. today, New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe.
Spires, Lois June: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Taylor, Maggie: 2 p.m. today, Morehouse Association Building, Bastrop.
Ward Sr., Booker T.: 11 a.m. today, St. Luke Baptist Church, Alto.
Weatherford, Jay Ray: 1 p.m. today, Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.
Williams, John Lewis: 11 a.m. today, Seigle Community Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Winston, William: 1 p.m. today, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Archibald.
Wilson, Ezra Lee: 2 p.m. Sunday, Holmesville Baptist Church, Downsville

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

MRS. WINIFRED H. BROWN
Brown-Holley Funeral Home - Rayville, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Winifred H. "Winn" Brown, 88, of West Monroe, formally of Rayville, LA will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, June 5, 2006 at Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville with Elder Don Wood officiating. Interment will follow in Gwin Cemetery in Mangham under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Winifred Brown was born on June 11, 1917 in Mangham, LA and passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2006 in West Monroe. Winn Brown lived a full life and brought smiles to all she met. She had an active sense of humor and enjoyed talking with her friends and family. She loved her family, friends and loved God and trusted Him completely. She was a talented florist and gave much joy to all. She was a loving wife and mother. We rejoice in her life and know we will see her again. Winn was a member of Living Church of God in Monroe and former owner of Brown's Florist in Rayville. She was preceded in death by her husband, H.L. Brown, Sr.; sister, Wilma Young and her parents, Bill and Gladys Heath. Survivors include her son, H.L. Brown, Jr. and wife, Mary Joyce of West Monroe; brother, William T. "Sonny" Heath of Rayville; grandchildren, Brandee Miller and husband, Derek of Visalia, CA, Brandon Brown and wife, Julie of West Monroe and Shanna Scarborough and husband, David of Odessa, MO; ten great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Logan Smith, Brian Smith, Dewey Smith, Joe Heath, Tom Heath, and Brandon Brown. Honorary Pallbearers will be David Brown, Roy Ray Heath, John Heath, Jimmy Young, and Jarod Brown. To leave condolence for the family go to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes. com.

Edward Buford "Boots" Collinsworth
3/31/1926 - 6/4/2004
No matter what tomorrow brings, nothing can change the courage you inspired, the happiness you gave, or the inner strength that was so much a part of you.
Nothing can ever take away,
The love a heart holds dear
Fond memories linger everyday,
Remembrance keep them near.
You are missed! The Collinsworth's, the White's, the Holstead's, and the Rocconi families.

MINNIE BELLE MAGEE DEAL
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Services for Mrs. Minnie Belle Magee Deal, 88, of Monroe, will be at 10:00 AM, Monday, June 5, 2006, at Lakeshore Baptist Church, with Rev. William Smith officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Deal, a member of Lakeshore Baptist Church, was born February 16, 1918, in Jennie, AR and died June 3, 2006, in Monroe, LA. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her son, William C. Deal, Jr. She is survived by her husband William C. Deal, Sr. of Monroe; children, Barbara Deal Watson of Monroe, Merrie Deal Rachal and husband Gene of Monroe, Roger Wiley Deal and wife Liz of Gilbert, SC, David Lamar Deal and wife Judy of Ruston, LA, Ronald Thomas Deal and wife Lois of Ruston, LA, Sandra Deal Miller and husband Kenny of Shreveport, LA, Mona Deal Smith of Monroe, and Lynn Magee Deal and wife Rebecca of Dodson, LA; daughter-in-law, Barbara Hazel Deal of Okemos, MI; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM, Sunday, June 4, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe and from 9:00 AM until service time Monday at Lakeshore Baptist Church.

PAUL FRANK GEIGER, PhD
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Lamy Lane, Monroe, LA
Memorial services for Dr. Paul F. Geiger, 73, of Mobile, AL, will be at 10:00AM, Wednesday, June 7, 2006, in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane with Don Glover officiating. Dr. Geiger, a retired Professor of Pharmacology at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, was born July 12, 1932, in Meadville, PA, and died May 31, 2006, in Mobile, AL. He graduated in 1950 from Meadville High School and then briefly attended Temple University. He entered the University of Texas at Austin in 1953 where he was awarded a B.A. in Biology, a B.S. in Pharmacy, a M.S. in Pharmacy, and was ultimately awarded a PhD in Pharmacology in 1967. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Geiger and Josephine Kulczycke Geiger; sister; Dorothy Lewis; father-in-law, Rayburn Smith; and mother-in-law, Lillian Hill Smith. Dr. Geiger, a registered pharmacist, taught in the Schools of Pharmacy at the University of Texas at Austin, and at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and retired in 1997. He was a member of numerous professional organizations. He had received many grants and published numerous papers for scientific and general journals based on many years of thorough research. He gave presentations to both lay and professional groups in drugs of abuse, drug interactions, and drug related topics. He enjoyed music and the arts but was particularly fond of any sporting event involving the Texas Longhorns. Dr. Geiger is survived by his sons, Greg Geiger and wife Melissa of Monroe, LA, and Lieutenant Commander Sam Geiger and wife Jana of Fayetteville, NC; his beloved wife Brenda Smith Geiger of Mobile, AL; brother, Fred Geiger and wife Mary of Austin, TX; granddaughters, Jenna Geiger of Monroe, LA, and Mallorie and Madison Geiger of Fayetteville, NC; brother-in-law, Jerry Smith and wife Pam of San Antonio, TX; nieces, Kathy Geiger, Laura Krupicka, and Taryn Smith; nephews, Steve Geiger, and Paul and David Lewis; and his special friend, a cat named Coco credited with once saving his life. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM, Tuesday, June 6, 2006, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe, LA.

ROBERT MURLE KIRKHAM
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Services for Mr. Robert Murle "Pop" Kirkham, 84, of Sterlington, will be at 10:00 AM, Monday, June 5, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. George Bonner officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Kirkham, a member of First Baptist Church of Sterlington, was born November 17, 1921, in Jena, LA and died June 3, 2006, in Monroe, LA. He served in the U. S. Navy during World War II and was a former member of Barak Shrine Temple and was a member and officer of Louisiana Plumbers Association, Tri-state Plumbers Association, and Louisiana State Board Plumbers Association. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was preceded in death by his parents Mr. and Mrs. John E. Kirkham and his son, Donald Keith Kirkham. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Kirkham; son Bobby Glenn Kirkham and wife Patsy; grandson, Russell Glenn Kirkham; granddaughter, Kristina Kirkham Frith and husband Brian; great-grandsons Robert Taylor Frith and Nickolaus Brian Frith; brother, Johnny B. Kirkham and wife Helen; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jack Williams, Virgil Brantley, Chuck Janes, Jimmy Cranford, Roy Callender and Cliff Hall. Honorary pallbearers will be members of his Sunday school class at First Baptist Church of Sterlington. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM, Sunday, June 4, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. A special thank you to all the doctors and nurses at St. Francis Medical Center that provided excellent loving care for Mr. Kirkham

NANCY VADA BROWN MANNING
FARRAR FUNERAL HOMEFarmerville, LA.
Nancy Vada Brown Manning was born on April 26, 1915 in Union County, Arkansas and passed away on June 1, 2006 in Marion, Louisiana at the age of 91. Mrs. Manning was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse E. Manning and her Mother, Frances Ella Brown Hammonds. She is survived by her daughters; Fay Manning-Jackson and Shirley Manning Hale of Marion, Louisiana, Diane Manning-Schulz and husband Dennis of Alvin, Texas, special devoted son, Donald W. Manning of Marion, Louisiana, Ralph C. Manning of Crossett, Arkansas, and daughter-in-law, Mary E. Manning also of Marion, Louisiana. She is also survived by her precious grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mrs. Manning was a member of Dean Baptist Church for the past fifty years and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Sunday, June 4, 2006 and until time of service on Monday, June 5, 2006 at 2:00 PM at Dean Baptist Church with the Rev. Donald Reeves and Rev. Coy Upshaw. Interment will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville, Louisiana. Pallbearers will be grandsons, James Jackson, Philip Jackson, Murray Hale Jr., J. C. Manning, James White, Billy White, Russell Cabiness and special casket bearers: Shelly Tucker Harrell and grandson Christopher Priddy. Family and friends may sign the guest book at our webpage: www.farrarfh.com.

Bobby Ray Parker
With all our hearts, we genuinely thank each and every one of you who touched us in so many ways during our recent time of sorrow. The flowers, plants, cards, phone calls, food and the presence of so many of you were treasured more than you will ever know. We know how he loved all of you and seeing your admiration and respect for him touched us in a way we will never forget. We would also like to take this time to say how grateful we are for the exceptional care given by his Doctors and their staff members; Dr. Floyd Jones (his primary physician, as well as an actual friend) Dr. Ron Hammett, Dr. Robert L. Ebeling, Dr. Scott Barren, Dr. Keith White, Dr. Collins Coon, Dr. J.B. Duke McHugh, RN Susanne Hatton and the 3rd floor team of Glenwood Medical Center. We trust each of you know how we valued your care and compassion. He was able to depart us at the place of his preference.... his home that he loved so much. We would also like to extend our appreciation to the personnel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, with an extraordinary acknowledgement to Jason McKee. Our loss is only healed by knowing of the place he has gone. We pray each of you will live your life to attain entry into our everlasting and eternal home. On behalf of the Sweet family, we offer our most generous thanks to all who reached out to our family in our time of loss. Raymond Sweet was a man of honor, courage, and a seeker of the truth. He was a husband, a father, a grandfather, a brother, an uncle, and a friend. All the lives that Raymond touched are a testament to his character and to the resiliency of the human spirit. For all those who held us in thoughts, prayer, cards, flowers, food and spirit, from one family to another, we sincerely thank you.

EZRA LEE WILSON
Farrar Funeral HomeFarmerville, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Ezra Lee Wilson, 94, of Downsville, LA will be held at 2:00PM Sunday at Holmesville Baptist Church, Downsville, LA, with Bro. Charles Davis officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Nebo Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville, LA. Ezra was born on Aug. 11, 1911 to the union of Thomas and Odell Wilson of Ethel, MS. and passed away June 1, 2006. He was a deacon of Holmesville Baptist Church and a carpenter by trade. Carpentry was his love. He was a generous man and a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Besides carpentry work, he enjoyed gospel music and farming. He is preceded in death by his wife of sixty-six years, Maxine; one son, Thomas E. Wilson; two grandchildren, John D. Wilson and Dedra Neal; three brothers and two sisters. His survivors include:one son, Gene L. and wife Ida A. Wilson of Downsville, LA.;one daughter, Carolyn Neal and husband, Don of Sarepta, LA.;one brother: Walter Wilson & wife, Elaine of El Monte, CA.;four sisters: Estelle McDonald of West Monroe, LA, Loretta Greer of West Monroe, LA, Evelene Kelley of Farmerville, LA, and Nora Viola & husband Leroy of Monroe, L A; three grandchildren: Janet Istre & husband, Ramsey; Donna & Dr. Bill Tanner; and David Neal & wife,Ashley; six great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers are Ramsey Istre, Terry Joe McDonald, Clemon Viola, Will Edward Jones, Mark Wilson and Larry Dean. Visitation will be 2:00PM until 6:00PM Saturday at Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Family and friends may sign the guest book at our webpage: www.farrarfh.com

Agnes C. Allen, 87
DELHI — Agnes C. Allen, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Delhi Masonic Cemetery.

Gladys I. Copes, 84
PIONEER — Gladys I. Copes, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at New Prospect Baptist Church. Visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Unity Cemetery, Pioneer, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Erie Donohue, 92
OAK GROVE — Erie Donohue, a farmer and carpenter, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Goodwill Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Red Wing Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Lottie Antley Eubanks, 72
RAYVILLE — Lottie Antley Eubanks, a homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Monday at Rayville Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Gary Graham, 58
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Gary Graham, material manager at Morehouse General Hospital, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Lucille Burnett Hebert, 87
Lucille Burnett Hebert of Monroe, a retired teacher, died Friday. Graveside services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery at Dodson. Arrangements are under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Bossier City.

Diane Linda Kelley, 48
FARMERVILLE — Diane Linda Kelley, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland of Monroe.

Della Avis Mayo, 82
Della Avis Welch Mayo, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens.

Elnora McAfee, 72
DELHI — Elnora McAfee, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Green Grove Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Tuesday at McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Jessie A. McIntosh, 89
Jessie A. McIntosh of Calhoun, a retired dietitian, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Margaret R. Pickett, 87
BASTROP — Margaret Ramer Pickett of Burnsville, Minn., a homemaker formerly of Bastrop, died April 22. Memorial services are 2 p.m. today at Cherry Ridge Baptist Church. Graveside committal services are 3 p.m. in Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Bennie Pine, 83
CLARKS — Bennie Pine, a retired nurse, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Old Bethel Cemetery, Clarks.

Nikisha Robinson, infant
Nikisha Robinson, the infant daughter of Krishena Robinson of Monroe, died May 26. Graveside services are 9 a.m. Monday at Powell Street City Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Bruce R. Rushing, 50
DOWNSVILLE — Bruce Raymond Rushing, a construction worker, died Thursday. Services are 2:30 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Longstraw Cemetery, Choudrant.

Mary Dee Self, 79
OAK GROVE — Mary Dee Self, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Elliot Sisk, 73
BASTROP — Elliot Sisk of Point Blank, Texas, a sign painter formerly of Bastrop, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Taylor, infant
The infant son of Jessica Taylor of Monroe died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland of Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Brown, Winifred "Winn": 11 a.m. Monday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Higgins, Jimmie Ree: 2 p.m. today, True Light Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Hunter, Roberta: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe.
Jones, Johnny Ray: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Manning, Nancy Vada: 2 p.m. Monday, Dean Baptist Church near Marion.
Potter, Verdie H.: 11 a.m. Monday, Logtown Baptist Church south of Monroe.
Rabb, Madelyn: 2 p.m. today, Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston.
Wilson, Ezra Lee: 2 p.m. today, Holmesville Baptist Church, Downsville.

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

BILLY WAYNE DARTLONE
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, LA
Funeral services for Billy Wayne Dartlone, 62, of Delhi will be held at 4:00PM, Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at the First Baptist Church in Delhi. Dr. Marcus Murphy and Rev. Don Thornton will officiate.Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00PM Monday, June 5, 2006 at the First Baptist Church in Delhi. Burial will be in the Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Billy was born in Rayville, LA and died Sunday, June 04, 2006 at his residence after a prolonged illness. Billy was a graduate of Tallulah High School and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Louisiana Tech University with a major in English and Public Administration and a minor in Pre-Law and attended Louisiana State University School of Social Work. He was involved in Social Work for the State of Louisiana for over thirty years where he served as Caseworker in the Foster Care and Child Abuse Agencies; was a Juvenile Probation & Parole Agent and from 1987 until retirement in 2001 was Supervisor of Child Abuse and Neglect, Family Services Department for the Fifth Judicial District Court area in Richland and West Carroll Parishes. Billy served as Mayor of Delhi from October of 2001 until May 2002; he was extremely active in his civic and community work including being a member and Adult Men Sunday School Class Teacher at First Baptist Church-Delhi; was a former member of Waverly Baptist Church where he was ordained a Deacon and served as Sunday School Teacher; Past Board of Director, Vice President and President of the Delhi Jaycees; Past Board of Director, Officer and Fund Raiser Program Chairman of the Delhi Lions Club; active in Boy Scout Fund Raising Drives; former President of the Delhi Golf and Country Club, the Tallulah Mental Health Advisory Board and the Bayou Macon Rural Water System. He was a member of the Northeast Louisiana Livestock Show serving as a Board Member and Officer for forty-three years. He was a member of the Richland Parish Association for Retarded Children, Louisiana Conference of Social Work, Louisiana Probation and Parole Officer Association, Committee for the Review of Foster Care Cases, Community Education Council for Richland Parish, Louisiana Social Services Supervisor Association with a Honorary Lifetime Membership, FINS Committee for Richland and West Carroll Parishes, Poverty Point Festival Board, Project Independence Board, Richland Parish Extension Office Board, and Home Instruction Program of Pre-School Youngsters Board of Richland Parish. He was appointed by Gov. Kathleen Blanco as a member of the Men's Health & Wellness Commission for the State of Louisiana; and most recently was Secretary Treasurer of the Poverty Point Regional Economic Development Corporation where he was very active in the oversight of the construction of the new Black Bear Golf Course being developed on Poverty Point Reservoir. He is preceded in death by a son Jed Elliot Dartlone; his father, Clyde Dartlone; one sister Wilma Doris Dartlone; and two brothers H. M. and Earl Wade Dartlone. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Lee Dartlone of Delhi, one daughter Jennifer Shelton and her husband Massey of Delhi, two grandsons Braxton and Addison Shelton of Delhi; his mother Doris Dartlone of Delhi; one sister Wanda Woodard and her husband Tommy of Yazoo City, MS; one brother Melvin Dartlone and his wife Othel of Waverly, LA; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law Bobby Joe and Bobbye Anne Lee of Tallulah along with numerous extended family members. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Hopson, Milton Linder, Larry Rodden, Leo Coleman, Dr. Corey Albritton, Dwight Clarke, Tim Fife and Rep. Francis Thompson. Honorary pallbearers will be George Luffey, Justice Chet Traylor, Sheriff Charles McDonald, Judge Glynn Roberts, Dr. Sam Scurria, Billy Cutler, Tommy Bradley and Dick Bradley. Any planned memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Delhi, P.O. Box 5, Delhi, LA 71232 or to the Charity of one's choice. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our webpage at www.coxfuneral.com.

MILDRED HILL DEW
Jones Funeral Home - Crossett, AR
Mildred Hill Dew, age 87, of Crossett, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2006 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, LA. She was born on April 23, 1919 to her late parents, Jesse and Amzie Smith Hill. During the past several years of her life, she was a resident of West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Dew retired from Georgia Pacific Legal Department as a paralegal and executive secretary. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Crossett. Mrs. Dew was preceded in death by her husband, William; one brother, Carlton Hill, three sisters, Bayda Lawrence, Hazel Hill and Annie Jo Farrar. Survivors include one son, William H. Dew and wife, Linda of West Monroe, LA; one daughter, Nancy Weems and husband, John of Houston, TX; one granddaughter, Sherri Dew McClain and husband, Jeremy and two great-grandsons, Brendan and Cole McClain of West Monroe, LA. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at Jones Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Pinewood Memorial Park under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett, AR. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 701 Main, Crossett, AR 71635.

MR. DAVID ELLIOTT
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. David Elliott, 66, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2006, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel-West Monroe, with Rev. Mark Fenn and Bro. Duane Boyte officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens with Rev. Lionel Crowell officiating. The family will receive guests from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday, June 5, 2006, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. David has gone in peace to be with his heavenly father. He fought a lengthy battle against C.O.P.D. He was born February 24, 1940, and died June 3, 2006, at St. Francis Medical Center. David was an active member of First Baptist Church in West Monroe. He was a God send to all who knew him emphasizing love of God, family and community. David is survived by his wife and soul mate of forty four years, Barbara Elliott; son, David Elliott and fiance' Wendy Wink of Columbia, MO; granddaughter, Britny Elliott of Bossier City, LA; three sisters, Rosana Walker, Peggy Fleschute and Sue Heisler of Oklahoma; and a special niece, Dawne Smith. He is also survived by his cherished sisters in marriage, Betsy Mullins and husband Randy, Renee Moore, Terri Branch and husband Ronald and Edna Chambless; two brothers-in-law, Clifton Boyte and wife Shirley and Bo Boyte; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Chad Mullins, Duane Boyte, Jeremy Robinson, Terry Brown (standing in for the late Billy Brown), James Wyatt and Randy Mullins. The men of Helping Hands Life Group at First Baptist Church West Monroe will serve as Honorary Pallbearers. The family would like to take this opportunity to express sincere appreciation to the doctors and staff at St. Francis Medical Center for their care and support. We were especially blessed by his night nurse David Shirey, for his kind bedside manner during his last days. "Two are better than one because they have good reward for their labor. For if they fall one will lift up his companion." Ecclesiastes 4: 9-10. David will be greatly missed; He was our "Rock".

LOTTIE ANTLEY EUBANKS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Rayville, LA.
Graveside services for Mrs. Lottie Antley Eubanks, 73, of Rayville will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday June 5, 2006 at the Rayville Masonic Cemetery with Rev. Calton Yeager officiating. Mrs. Eubanks died June 3, 2006 at the Landmark Nursing Home in West Monroe. Mrs. Eubanks was preceded in death by her husband Kelton Eubanks and parents, Palmer and Maude Antley. Survivors include her sisters, Gloria Powell and husband Bill, Floy McCartney, Margaret George and husband C.P.; brother-in-law, R.A. Eubanks and wife Ginger; nephews, Buddy McCartney and Billy Powell; nieces Joyce Ellis and Cindy Golden; great niece Lindsey Golden and several great nephews and nieces. Pallbearers will be Daniel Golden, Paul Golden, Buddy McCartney, Cliff Mills, Vance Elkins and Carey J. Ellis. Honorary pallbearer will be R.A. Eubanks. Visitation will be from 12:30 PM until 1:45 PM Monday June 5, 2006 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Rayville, LA.

LUCILLE BURNETT HEBERT
Rose-Neath Funeral Home - Bossier, LA
Funeral services for Lucille Burnett Hebert, age 87 will be 10:30 a.m, Monday June 5, 2006 with graveside at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery in Dodson, LA. Burial to follow at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery, Dodson, LA. Mrs. Hebert passed away June 2, 2006 in Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her Parents, four brothers, five sisters, and the father of her children, John L. Hebert. Survivors include daughters: Pamela H. Sullivan of Longview, TX and Patrice H. Delcambre and husband, Barry of Monroe, LA; grandchildren Melissa S. Thacker and husband, Jerry of Longview, TX, Jolt Delcambre and wife, Michael Ann of Monroe, LA, and Jeremy Delcambre of Baton Rouge, LA; great-grandchildren David, Jessica, Rebecca, Silky, and Olivia Marie; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. The family requests that memorials be made to the Shriners Hospital in Shreveport, LA.

MRS. CLEO HARRIS GAINES HINTON
Riser Funeral Home - Olla, La.
Funeral services for Mrs. Cleo Harris Gaines Hinton age 87 of Olla, La. will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday from the Olla United Methodist Church, in Olla with the Rev. Curtis Carroll officiating. Interment will follow in the Olla Cemetery, Olla, La. Cleo Harris Gaines Hinton was born on October 8, 1919 at Olla, La. to the union of her parents the late J. E. Harris, Sr. & Maud Holloway Harris.She passed from this life on Saturday June 3, 2006 at the Haven Nursing Center in Columbia. Cleo was married in 1939 to Charles R. Gaines who passed away in 1961. In 1981 she married Eli "Rip" Hinton. He passed from this life in the late ninety's. She had been a resident of the Haven Nursing Center in Columbia since 2002. Cleo helped her parents run the Harris Mercantile Store in Olla for several years and also served as postmistress of the Olla Post Office for four years while her husband Charles was in the Navy during World War II. In 1961 she became postmistress again and served in that position until 1985.Cleo and first husband Charles had two sons, Charles Michael & Robert Lynn. Robert Lynn died in 1986 at age 45. She had four grand children from the union of her son Mike and his wife Alice: Voss, Mary Elizabeth, Porter-Ann & Margaret. Mary Elizabeth died in 1992 at the age of nineteen. Cleo had 3 grand children by her son Lynn and his wife Nell Newsom Gaines: Chris, Nell, and Leiah. Leiah died several years ago. She also had two grandchildren by her son Lynn and his wife Phyllis: Derrick and Patrick. Cleo Died the last of seven children. Her sister Earline died two weeks ago. Cleo was a member of the Olla Cemetery Board, and a member of the Olla United Methodist Church. She was a good friend to all who knew her and was loved by all who knew her. The family will receive visitors on Monday from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the Riser Funeral Home, main Street 165, Olla, La.

DELLA AVIS WELCH MAYO
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Services for Mrs. Della Avis Welch Mayo, 82, of Monroe, will be at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, June 6, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Butch McGee and Rev. William Edwards officiating. Interment will be in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Mayo, a member of Center Point Baptist Church, was born May 8, 1924, in Crowville, LA and died June 3, 2006, in Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Timothy Welch and Annie Pearl Temple Welch and her husband, James Mayo. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Sammie and James Belgard, Lou and Bob Beene, and Gail and Jim Alexander; son and special friend, Mitchell Eubanks and Karen Foster; step-children, Mary Fleming and Cindy Crymes; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Monday, June 5, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Mayo's memory may be honored with donations to Center Point Baptist Church, Calhoun, LA. The family wishes to express special thanks to Mrs. Mayo's caregiver, Barbara Wilson.

MRS. BENNIE ELIZABETH PINE
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Bennie Elizabeth Pine age 83 of Clarks, La. will be held 1:00pm Monday from the Columbia chapel of Riser Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeddie Douglas Officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Bethel Cemetery at Clarks, La. Mrs Bennie Elizabeth Pine was born on March 20, 1923 at Milan, Tn to the union of her parents Charlie Pillow and Sarah Abi Patten Pillow. She passed from this life on Saturday June 3 at her daughters residence in Covington, La. She was preceded in death by her husband James Laurie Pine and by her son Sam David Pine and by her brothers Tom, Haywood, & Ralph Pillow. She was a retired nurse. Survivors include- Daughter-Ginger Pine of Covington, Son- Joe Bill Pine of Grayson. Brother- Earl Pillow of California, two sisters- Peggy Cole & Polly Flowers of Memphis, Tn, two grand children- Shannon Pine & Toby Pine and one great grand child Summer Pine. Pallberarers include - Shannon Pine, Toby Pine, Mack Oglesby, Randy Hatten, Cam Douglas, and Glen Belk. Visitation for Monday will be from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.

MARY DEE SELF
Cox Funeral Home - Oak Grove, LA
Funeral services for Mary Dee Self, age 79 will be held Tuesday, June 6, 2006, 10:00AM at Cox Chapel in Oak Grove, LA with Rev. Wayne Allen officiating. Interment to follow at Unity Cemetery in Darnell, LA. Mrs. Self was born August 12, 1926 and passed away on June 3, 2006. She is survived by her husband: Curtis Self of Pioneer, LA; daughter: Geraldine Johnson of Harrison, Arkansas; daughter: Geneva Bankston of Monroe, LA; son: Doug Self of Monroe, LA; daughter: Mary Ruth Bankston of Alexandria, LA; brother: Wilburn Lingenfelter of Shreveport, LA; sister: Belle Sanback of Seattle, WA; sister: Dora Mae Bordelon of Pensacola, FL; sister: Georgia Ferrier of Verda, LA; thirteen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. Mrs. Self was a member of the Alexandria Pentecostal Church. She loved her family, painting, and gardening. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Grandsons will serve as Pallbearers. The family will receive friends Monday from 5:00PM-9:00PM at Cox Funeral Home. To leave condolences to the family www.coxfuneral.com.

ELNA ELIZABETH KAVANAUGH WILLIS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, LA
Funeral Services for Elna Elizabeth Kavanaugh Willis, 93, of Ruston will be 10:00 AM Tuesday June 6, 2006 in the Burkhalter Chapel of Trinity United Methodist Church of Ruston. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Mrs. Willis died Saturday June 3, 2006 in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Willis was born June 24, 1912 in Clay, LA. She was retired from the U.S. Postal service after forty years. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and a member of the Miriam Circle. Mrs. Willis was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Ladies ' Auxiliary of Lincoln General Hospital, and the Green Thumb Garden Club of Ruston. She was an avid bridge player. Mrs. Willis is preceded in death by her husband, Prentiss N. Willis, Sr., daughter, Elna Jean Pennington and grandson, Jason K. Willis. Survivors include two sons; Prentiss N. Wills, Jr. of Ruston, LA, and Howard M. Willis of Winston-Salem, NC. Daughter; Martha Willis Till of Shreveport, LA. Sister; Linda K. Rolf of Ruston, LA. Six grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Pall bearers will be James F. Pennington, John F. Pennington, William J. Till, Schubert H. Wills and Anthony Pounders. The family requests memorials be made to The Louisiana Methodist Children's Home in Ruston. Visitation will be Monday, June 5, 2005 from 5:00PM until 7:00 PM at the Funeral Home. The family wishes to express gratitude to Dr. Allen Herbert. Loving caregivers Ethel Pounders, husband David and son Anthony , Loren Johnson and Catherine Huey.

Billy Wayne Dartlone, 62
DELHI — Billy Wayne Dartlone, a retired Youth Services supervisor for the Louisiana State Department of Social Work, died Sunday. Services are 4 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Delhi. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.

Minnie Belle Deal, 88
Minnie Belle Deal of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Lakeshore Baptist Church. Visitation is 9-10 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mulhearn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Linda Diane Kelley, 48
FARMERVILLE — Linda Diane Kelley, homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are pending under the direction of Funerals by McFarland of Monroe.

Robert Murle Kirkham, 84
Robert Murle Kirkham of Sterlington, a retired welder, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Sterlington Road. Burial will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Garrett Dewayne Lee, 23
JENA — Garrett Dewayne Lee died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at New Life Pentecostal Church in Aimwell. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Mount Zion Cemetery, Aimwell. Young's Funeral Home of Jonesville is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Dee Self, 79
OAK GROVE — Mary Dee Self, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial is at Unity Cemetery in Darnell.

Elliot Sisk, 73
BASTROP — Elliot Sisk, a sign painter from Point Blank, Texas, formerly from Bastrop, died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Carter Cemetery, Collinston. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Obery Gean Thomas, 70
BERNICE — Obery Gean Thomas, a State Highway Department inspector, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Pinegrove Baptist Church under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the church.

Talmadge Walthall, 87
BASTROP — Talmadge Walthall, retired from International Paper, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bonita Road Baptist Church. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Hattie Merrell Young, 85
CROWVILLE — Hattie Merrell Young, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland in Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Allen, Agnes C.: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
Brown, Winifred "Winn": 11 a.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Copes, Gladys I.: 2 p.m. today, New Prospect Baptist Church, Pioneer.
Donohue, Erie: 2 p.m. today, Goodwill Baptist Church near Oak Grove.
Eubanks, Lottie Antley: 2 p.m. today, Rayville Masonic Cemetery.
Hebert, Lucille Burnett: 10:30 a.m. today, Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery, Dodson.
Hunter, Roberta: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Mount Ollivet Baptist Church, Monroe.
Manning, Nancy Vada: 2 p.m. today, Dean Baptist Church near Marion.
Mayo, Della Avis: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
McAfee, Elnora: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Green Grove Baptist Church, Delhi.
Pine, Bennie: 1 p.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Potter, Verdie H.: 11 a.m. today, Logtown Baptist Church south of Monroe.
Robinson, Nikisha: 9 a.m. today, Powell Street City Cemetery, Monroe.

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

DOROTHY PETTIT HOLDEN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Pettit Holden, 88, of Monroe, LA, will be 10:00AM, Thursday June 8, 2006, in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane with Rev. Larry Stafford officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery in Monroe, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Mrs. Holden was born November 18, 1917 in Monroe, LA, and passed away Sunday, June 4, 2006 in Monroe, LA. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and the American Business Women's Association. She retired as a secretary for Monroe Steel and Pipe, Inc. Mrs. Holden enjoyed playing Bridge everyday. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Thomas W. Holden, Sr.; one sister and two brothers. Mrs. Holden is survived by her daughter; Deborah Leon and husband Ralph of Germantown, TN and a son; Thomas W. Holden, Jr. and wife Frances of Chesapeake, VA; niece; Betty Cannon of Monroe, LA; nephews; Frank Pettit, III of Monroe, LA, and James Pettit of Crossett, AR, and eight grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 7:00PM, Wednesday, June 7, 2006, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe, LA.

MRS. ALPHA "TOMMIE" SMITH
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Alpha "Tommie" Smith, 99, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00AM, Wednesday, June 7, 2006, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Bro. Bill Smith and Bro. Jim Moran officiating. Interment will follow at Rocky Branch Cemetery, Rocky Branch, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Smith was born January 9, 1907 in Union Parish, LA and passed away June 4, 2006 in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Smith was a member of White's Ferry Road Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband M.A. Smith and a granddaughter, Debra Smith. Mrs. Smith is survived by two children; Elizabeth O'Connor and Milton A. Smith; sister; Octavie Webb; five grandchildren; Steven Smith and wife Nancy, Ava Bryan and husband Darrell, Dee Dee Saterfield and husband Tim, Dennis O'Connor and Allyson Burford and husband Keith; nine great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Memorials may be made to World Radio, 3201 White's Ferry Road, West Monroe, LA 71291. Pallbearers will be Leon Telford, Tommy Powell, James Tarkington, Travis Sayer, Terrry Ware and Jimmy Davis. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

Isam Berry, 73
RAYVILLE — Isam Berry, former mayor of Rayville, died June 1. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Emma Jean Brown, 72
Emma Jean Brown of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Lloyd Cason, 59
FERRIDAY — Lloyd Cason, a maintenance worker for Concordia Parish Hospital, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Highland Park. Visitation is 8-10 a.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be at Highland Park Cemetery.

Ben Crawford, 85
Ben Crawford of West Monroe, a pulpwood contractor, died May 29. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Mineral Springs C.M.E. Church, Calhoun. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Jerusalem Cemetery, Calhoun.

Robert H. Duncan, 71
TERRY — Robert H. Duncan, a retired truck driver, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

David Elliott, 66
David Elliott of West Monroe, a pipeline manager, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Paul F. Geiger, Ph.D., 73
MOBILE, Ala. — Paul Frank Geiger, Ph.D., a retired pharmacy professor at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, died May 31. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Gary Don Graham, 58
Gary Don Graham of Monroe, a material manager, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Northside Church of Christ. Visitation is 8 a.m. today until service time. Burial will be at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Cleo H. Gaines Hinton, 87
OLLA — Cleo Harris Gaines Hinton, a postmistress at the Olla Post Office, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Olla United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Olla Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

Herberdean Jackson, 81
Herberdean Jackson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Lori T. Johnson, 43
Lori Thompson Johnson of Monroe, a nurse's aide, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Deuteronomy Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Thursday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Coy Cornell Maxwell, 93
JONESBORO — Coy Cornell Maxwell, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be at Old Bethel Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Miles E. 'Pete' May, 72
GRAYSON — Miles E. "Pete" May, a retired school bus driver with the Caldwell Parish School System, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Erice Harold McDonald, 79
WINNSBORO — Erice Harold McDonald, retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Bell Chapel, Dyer, Tenn.

Edith Boyd Schott, 86
RAYVILLE — Edith Boyd Schott, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Rayville Methodist Church. Visitation is 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at Rayville Masonic Cemetery.

Nellie 'Nelease' Smith, 74
SPEARSVILLE — Nellie "Nelease" Smith, a craft maker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church. Visitation is 3 p.m. today until service time Thursday at the church. Burial will be at Canaan Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Louise H. Southern, 88
CROWVILLE — Louise Holloway Southern, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Crowville Masonic Cemetery.

Pauline Thompson, 78
Pauline Thompson of Monroe, a hotel/motel hospitality employee, died May 31. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Gibsland Cemetery.

Julius Vaughan, 36
RAYVILLE — Julius Vaughan, a cook, died May 30. Services are noon today at China Grove Baptist Church, Mangham. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Georgia T. Welch, 89
BERNICE — Georgia T. Welch, a homemaker and foster parent, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Previously acknowledged
Dartlone, Billy Wayne: 4 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Delhi.
Hunter, Roberta: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Mount Ollivet Baptist Church, Monroe.
Lee, Garrett Dewayne: 2 p.m. today, New Life Pentecostal Church, Aimwell.
Mayo, Della Avis: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
McAfee, Elnora: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Green Grove Baptist Church, Delhi.
Self, Mary Dee: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Sisk, Elliot: 10 a.m. today, Carter Cemetery, Collinston.
Thomas, Obery Gean: 10 a.m. today, Pinegrove Baptist Church.
Walthall, Talmadge: 2 p.m. today, Bonita Road Baptist Church

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

BEN CRAWFORD
Miller Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Ben Crawford, 85 of West Monroe, will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 8, 2006 at Mineral Springs C.M.E. Church, Calhoun, LA with Rev. J. W. McGuire officiating. Interment will be in Jerusalem Baptist Church cemetery, 990 Britton Road, Calhoun, LA under the direction of Miller Funeral Home. Ben was born April 29, 1921 in western Ouachita Parish and died May 29, 2006 at St. Francis North Medical Center, Monroe, LA. He worked in the pulpwood industry from a young lad until his retirement in 1985. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Cyrus Crawford; parents, Leamon Crawford and Laura Green Crawford Moore; daughter, Rosaline Crawford Comeaux; and brothers Sammie Jean, Curtis, Archie, Joe Cefus and Calvin.
Survivors left to cherish many unforgettable memories are sons: Ira B. Crawford (Bettye), San Diego, CA, Stanley E. Crawford, West Monroe, LA, and Craig Crawford (Terri), West Monroe, LA; sisters: Ora Lee Maderhorn, Berkeley, CA, and Stevie McNeal (Gennie), Oakland, CA. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 7, 2006 from 1:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe, LA.

GARY DON GRAHAM
Cox Funeral Home - Lake Providence, LA
Funeral services for Gary Don Graham, 58, formely of Monroe, LA, will be held at Northside Church of Christ, Tuesday, June 6, 2006, at 3:00PM. V.W. Hayhurst will officiate. Interment will follow at the Providence Memorial Cemetery in Lake Providence, LA, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Lake Providence, LA. Mr. Graham was born August 6, 1947 in Jonesboro, AR, to the union of Royal Donald Graham and Fonda Morris Graham of Lake Providence, LA. He died at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, TX. He is preceded in death by his wife; Arletta Althea Graham. He is survived by his son; Gary Graham, II, Monroe, LA, daughter; Jessica Leigh Graham, Monroe, LA, granddaughter; Ashton Arlette Oswalt, Monroe, LA, father; Royal Donald Graham, Lake Providence, LA, mother; Ronda Graham, Lake Providence, LA, two sisters; Deborah Gail Graham, New York, NY, and Mitzi Blanton and husband Tim of Philadelphia, MS. Pallbearers will be Matt Meadows, Van Beasey, Van Hicks Jr., Johnny Holt, James Barrett, and William Bing. Family will receive friends from 8:00AM until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to M.D. Anderson Hospital or St. Judes Hospital. To leave condolences to the family www.coxfuneral.com

MILES E. "PETE" MAY
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA
Services for Miles E. "Pete" May, age 72 of Grayson, LA, will be held at 2:00PM, Wednesday, June 7, 2006 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia, LA, with Rev. C. Barnwell Anderson and Rev. Donald Dulaney officiating. Interment will follow in the Cross Roads Cemetery west of Grayson, LA. Miles Ellis May was born on December 2, 1933 in Clarks, LA, to the union of Hollie Edward and Marie Parker May and died Monday, June 5, 2006 at the LSU Medical Center in Shreveport, LA, after a brief illness. Pete was a man of many God-given talents. He ran the Piney Woods Forge and was one of the last blacksmiths in the state. He spent hours in his yard and garden. He was a welder and worked for Loper Machine Shop, James Machine Shop and Ouachita Machine Shop. He was an ordained Baptist minister having pastored Grace Baptist Church and Hebron Baptist Church. He was an active member of Grace Baptist Church. He retired recently as a schoolbus driver of the Caldwell Parish Schools. He also served in the U.S.Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers: Jack May and Buster May. Survivors include his wife of forty-nine years: Lora Anne Shell May of Grayson, his son and daughter-in-law: Mark and Diane May of Grayson, LA, his daughter: Molly May Folds of Terrell, TX, his grandchildren; Lanee' May Cotten and her husband: Robert of Columbia, LA, Ashley May and Mallory May of Grayson, LA, Katie Folds and Jonathan Folds of Terrell, TX, his brothers: James "Red" May of Grayson, LA, Douglas "Buzzy" May and his wife: Glenda of Columbia, LA, and Mike May of Lake Jackson, TX, his sisters: Catherine Kersten and her husband: Edward of Brazoria, TX and Marie Tyler and her husband: Joe of Columbia, LA, his brother-in-law: Pete Shell and his wife: Avis of Angleton, TX, his sisters-in-law: Frances Walker of Columbia, LA, Lorene Floweree of Brazoria, TX and Mary Ann May of West Monroe, LA, and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Robert Cotten, Jarrod Wallace, Art Knighten, Tony Weeks, Scooter Wise, Gary Garland and Matt May. Honorary pallbearers are Danny McCarty, Henry Evans and Charles Lutrick.

FINLEY "HOT ROD" PERKINS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Finley "Hot Rod" Perkins 77, of West Monroe, LA, was born September 29, 1928 in Glenmore and passed away June 6, 2006 in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Perkins is survived by his wife: Patricia R. Perkins, two children, Judy P. Craft and fiancé Clayton McCarty, Finley Wayne Perkins and wife Jennifer; three grandchildren, Shane Craft and wife Beth, Finley Wayne Perkins Jr., Jade Alisa Perkins; two great grandchildren, Arte' and Alease Craft, sister: Ettie Milford, two brothers, Chester Perkins and Cleve Perkins.

EDITH BOYD SCHOTT
Brown-Holley Funeral Home - Rayville, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Edith Boyd Schott, 86, of Rayville, LA will be held 2:00PM, Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at Rayville First United Methodist Church with Reverend Ted Freeland officiating. Interment will follow in the Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville, LA. Edith Boyd Schott was born on March 31, 1920 in Rayville, LA and passed away on Monday, June 5, 2006 in Rayville, LA after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Schott was a member of the Rayville First United Methodist Church and the Art and Civic Club of Rayville, LA. Edith was the first female pilot to fly solo from Selman Fields in Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ray Boyd of Rayville, LA and Dean Schott; parents, Frank Miles Dixon and Gertrude Dixon Hallack. Survivors include her children, Penny Hammons and husband, Doyle of Rayville, LA, Dixon Boyd and wife, Shelby of Bastrop, LA and Jennifer Boyd of Baton Rouge, LA; sister, Doris Johnston of Rayville, LA; grandchildren, April McKinley and husband, Whit of Jackson, MS, Alicia Thomas and husband, Chris of Rayville, LA and Dr. Molly Boyd of Shreveport, LA; great grandchildren, Currie and Matthew McKinley of Jackson, MS, Madison and Madeline Thomas of Rayville, LA. Pallbearers will be Chris Thomas, Whit McKinley, Cecil Watts, Harold Nubles, Ralph Cheek and Trey Heusel. To leave a message of condolence for the family go to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes

MRS. MEDRETH LOUISE HOLLOWAY SOUTHERN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA
Services for Mrs. Medreth Louise Holloway Southern, age 88, of Crowville, LA will be at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, June 7, 2006 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro, LA, with Rev. Oda "Tuck" Roberts and Rev. Francis Williams officiating. Interment will follow in Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro, LA. Mrs. Southern was born on September 14, 1917 and passed away on June 5, 2006. She was a housewife, and married to Glen Albert Southern from January 26, 1934 until his death in November 1996. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Crowville. Mrs. Southern was preceded in death by her mother and father; Thomas and Mettie Pepper Holloway, brother; Thomas Jr. "Hootie", sister; Lola Mae Ezell, husband; Glen Albert Southern, Baby Boy Southern, and son; Glen Darwin Southern. Survivors include: daughter; Rogenia Walker and husband, Travis of Crowville, LA, brother: J. W. Holloway of Delhi, LA, seven sisters; Florabelle Donnell, Joy Earl, Sue Franklin, and Velma Carter all of the Crowville area, and Christine Allen, Arlene Perot, and Earline Sanches, all of the Delhi area. Four grandchildren; Cindy Weeks of Tallulah, LA, Mike Walker of Crowville, LA, and Vikki Craig of Doyline, and Belinda Johnson of Elm Grove, nine great grandchildren; Sarah Vining and William Weeks of Tallulah, LA, Joanna Walker and Katie Walker of Crowville, LA, Paul Gallagher, Joey Dillon, Victory Dillon of Doyline, Trey Johnson, and Nathan Johnson of Elm Grove. Also, one great great grandchild; Katlin Gallagher and one very dear friend; Mrs. Mattie Sanders of Wisner, LA. Pallbearers will be William Weeks, Byron Vining, Paul Gallagher, Gene Freeman, Brady Cox, and Darren Green. Visitation will be from 9:00AM until time of service at Mulhearn Funeral HomeWinnsboro, LA.

Kirby Bailes, 63
GRAYSON — Kirby Bailes, a pipefitter, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

Nellie Mae Boyter, 95
JONESVILLE — Nellie Mae Boyter died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Iris S. Dupree, 89
FERRIDAY — Iris S. Dupree died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at South Central Cemetery near Wisner.

Marvin Fleming, 65
OAK RIDGE — Marvin Fleming, a pump mechanic for Evans Oil Co., died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Start Cemetery.

Paul F. Geiger, Ph.D., 73
MOBILE, Ala. — Paul Frank Geiger, Ph.D., a retired pharmacy professor at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, died May 31. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe.

John Rodney Hart, 75
John Rodney Hart of West Monroe, a retired vocational rehab counselor with the state of Louisiana, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Dorothy P. Holden, 88
Dorothy Pettit Holden of Monroe, a retired secretary, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery.

Benjamin F. Kizer Jr., 82
Benjamin F. Kizer Jr. of Monroe, a retired salesman from Ritchie Grocery Co., died Tuesday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Arrangements are incomplete.

Pearl Leach, 85
URANIA — Pearl Leach, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Medreth H. Southern, 88
CROWVILLE — Medreth Louise Holloway Southern, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time. Burial will be at Crowville Masonic Cemetery.

Georgia T. Welch, 89
BERNICE — Georgia T. Welch, a homemaker and foster parent, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Weldon Baptist Church, Bernice. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Weldon Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

George Harry Wilson, 79
SHREVEPORT — George Harry Wilson, a retired farmer formerly of Rayville, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Previously Acknowledged
Berry, Isam: 11 a.m. Thursday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville.
Crawford, Ben: 1 p.m. Thursday, Mineral Springs C.M.E. Church, Calhoun.
Hunter, Roberta: 11 a.m. today, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe.
Jackson, Herberdean: 11 a.m. today, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Johnson, Lori Thompson: 1 p.m. Friday, Deuteronomy Baptist Church, Monroe.
Maxwell, Coy Cornell: 10 a.m. today, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
McAfee, Elnora: 1 p.m. today, Green Grove Baptist Church, Delhi.
McDonald, Erice Harold: 11 a.m. today, First Presbyterian Church, Winnsboro.
Schott, Edith Boyd: 2 p.m. today, Rayville Methodist Church.
Smith, Nellie "Nelease": 10 a.m. Thursday, Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church.
Thompson, Pauline: 11 a.m. today, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe

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

MRS. JERRY ALFORD COSTIN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Jerry Alford Costin, 57, will be 2:00 P.M., Friday, June 9, 2006, at the First Baptist Church of Eros. Officiating will be Bro. Elvin Wheelis. Interment will follow at Eros Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Costin was born on January 30, 1949 and passed away on June 6, 2006. She is survived by her husband: Calvin Costin of Eros; son: Brian Costin and wife Amy of Eros; daughter: Angela Moore and husband Michael of Eros; brothers: Douglas Alford of Houma, LA, Jeff Alford of Zwolle, LA, Ricky Alford of West Monroe, Dennis Alford of West Monroe; sisters: Joyce Alford of Jacksonville, NC, Vicki Alford of West Monroe; granddaughters: Nicole Atkins of Vernon, LA, Nicolette Chavers of Eros, Brianna Costin of Eros; grandson: Bubba Hightower of Eros. Mrs. Costin was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse at Jackson Manor in Jonesboro. She enjoyed the outdoors especially hunting and fishing. She will be deeply missed by her family. She was also Major from 2000-2004. Pallbearers will be Jack Robertson, Rodney Gryder, Michael Rowland, Mark London, Michael Pool and Herman Lenard. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerred Atkins and Dennis Alford. Visitation will be 5:00-9:00 P.M., Thursday, June 8, 2006 at the First Baptist Church of Eros.

MR. MARVIN FLEMING
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Marvin Fleming, Sr. will be held at 2:00PM, Thursday, June 8, 2006, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Scott Thompson and Dusty Pinkard officiating. Interment will be held at Start Cemetery, Start, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. - Mr. Fleming was born in Richland Parish on November 15, 1940 and raised in Archibald, LA on May 26, 1962 he wed Mary Evelyn Belgard in Colfax, LA. They resided in Calhoun, LA from 1975 to 2002, where their four children were raised and educated. Mr. Fleming was employed at Evans Oil since 1978 to present. Marvin and Mary relocated to Oak Ridge, LA where they enjoyed fishing and the family visiting on the weekends. Mr. Fleming was preceded in death by his parents, David and Lou Emma Rushing Fleming, two brothers, W.L. "Bill" Fleming, Emmitte Fleming, two sisters, Gladys Fleming Lewis and Velma Fleming. Survivors include his wife of forty-four years, Mary Evelyn Belgard Fleming, four children, Paula Rene Collinsworth and husband Tommy of West Monroe, LA, Rhonda Fay Shoemaker of Calhoun, LA, Marvin Morris Fleming II and wife Nora of West Monroe, LA and Emmitte Paul Fleming of Blanchard, LA. The grandchildren he was blessed with are; Michelle Leann Buchan, James Dustin Pinkard, Rachell Rene Bates, Michael Earl Shoemaker, Laura Aston, Charllotte Alline Shoemaker, Sarah Elizabeth Shoemaker, Natasha Nicole Shoemaker, Ben Aston, Cody Glen Fleming, Allen Coleman White, Jameson Paul Fleming, Samantha Michelle Fleming and Kaitlyn Fleming. Sisters are Doris Newton & husband Hobbie of Rayville, LA, Ruth Head of Morgan City, LA, Sue Gibson of Rayville, LA and Lorraine Sanders of Riverside, TX. Pallbearers are Dennis Fleming, Perry Fleming, Roger Gibson, Mike Shoemaker, Michael Shoemaker, Tommy Collinsworth and Danny Gibson. Honorary pallbearers are Steve Mizell, Frank Grovingo, Steve Teel, Alvin Garvan, Eddie Knapp, Randal Garvin, Hurbert Perry, William Patrick "Bill" Forbito, Bennie Evans Jr. and Ed Conner. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to their family at Evans Oil and Citgo.

BENJAMIN F. KIZER, JR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Services for Mr. Benjamin F. Kizer, Jr., 82, of Monroe, will be at 10:00 AM Friday, June 9, 2006, at Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Joe Solomon and Rev. Weldon Bares officiating. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Kizer, a WWII Army veteran, was born April 19, 1924, in Columbia, LA and died June 6, 2006, in Monroe, LA after a lengthy illness. He worked for Ritchie Grocery Co. for over forty years. He is survived by his wife, Martiel Kizer; son, Ben Kizer III and wife, Kathy of Tyler, TX; daughter, Debbie Kizer Eagle and husband, Larry of Centreville, VA; grandchildren, Christopher Eagle, Kimberly West, Blake Kizer, Kenley Kizer; six great-grandchildren; and brother, Milton Kizer of Walnut Creek, CA. Pallbearers will be Bill Stewart, Ernest St. John, Chris Eagle, Larry Eagle, John Baldwin, and William Whitfield. Honorary pallbearers will be Huey Reagan, Davis Raker, and Jack Skeen. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Thursday, June 8, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Kizer's memory may be honored with donations to the American Cancer Society.

RALPH C. LANE
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA
Services for Mr. Ralph C. Lane, 75, of Monroe, LA, will be 10:00AM, Friday, June 9, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA, with Dr. Whit Holmes officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Lane, an avid hunter and fisherman, was born October 8, 1930 in West Monroe, LA and died June 6, 2006 in West Monroe, LA. He was a member of Parkview Baptist Church and taught the ten-year-olds in Sunday school. He was also a veteran of the National Guard. He was preceded in death by his father, Russell Robert Lane; mother, Lucille Miller Lane; brother, Russell Boyce Lane; and daughter, Sarah Lane McCarter. Ralph Lane spent twenty years in Louisiana Public Education as a teacher, administrator and coach. He began his football career while attending Bolton High School in Alexandria, LA. He earned two varsity letters in football and three in track. In 1948, he was captain of the football team and named the Most Valuable Player. He attended Louisiana College in Pineville on a football scholarship earning four varsity letters and never missing a game in the four years he played. In 1952, he was named captain of the team and was named to the All Gulf States Defensive Team. While at Louisiana College, he also lettered in baseball and track. Lane's coaching career began at LaGrange High School in Lake Charles in 1953. He assisted with football, basketball and track before being named head track coach in 1960. In 1963, he and his family moved to Denham Springs High School where Lane became the head football coach. Lane became an assistant football coach at Northeast Louisiana State College (ULM) in 1964 when Dixie White became the head football coach. He was head tennis coach from 1965 until 1969. He was at NLSC (ULM) until 1972, when he became head football coach at Wossman High School in Monroe, LA. After retirement from public education, Lane entered private business. He volunteered his time and talents to assisting and coaching Little League Baseball teams. He was recognized for his long term service to the high ideals he instilled in his team members and the exemplary life he lived before them and as a former LC sports star, he was honored at the Tenth Annual Louisiana College Former Athletes Banquet in 1994 with induction into the Louisiana College Hall of Fame. He is survived by his wife of fifty-three years, Ann Walden Lane; sons and daughters-in-law, Clifton Ralph and Marianne Lane and Robert Henry and Paula Lane; grandchildren, Ann-Riley Lane, Robert Lane, and Jessica Rae Johnson of Houston, TX; and sister and brother-in-law Barbara and Jerry Ross of Lake Charles, LA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Dr. Neil Douglas, Thomas Eddleman, Dr. Lane Eddleman, Wallace Hargon, Elliott Laborde, and Jerry Ross. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Kendall Bailey, Foster Brewer, Walter A. Brister Harold Garrett, Harrell Lary, Hardin Lewis, and W.A. Rush. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 7:00PM, Thursday, June 8, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Mr. Lane's memory may be honored with donations to Alziehimer's Association or Parkview Baptist Church. The Lane family would like to take this means to express thanks to the staff at Stoneybrook Alzheimer's Care Assisted Living and Dr. Frank Weinholt.

EDWARD L. MOYERS, JR.
Naples, Florida He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Elladean Moyers Hall and brother James Olin Moyers. He is survived by his wife, Helen H. Moyers of Naples, Florida; son and daughter-in-law Paul and Alison Moyers, and their children Meredith Edward L. Moyers, Jr., 77, formerly of Ruston, died Monday, June 5, 2006 in Naples, Florida. Mr. Moyers was born to Edward L. Moyers and Lucille Lewis Moyers on October 3, 1928 near Meridian, Mississippi. He was reared in Vicksburg and was a 1947 graduate of Chamberlain-Hunt Military Academy in Port Gibson, Mississippi. He served in the United States Navy in the Korean War. He was a 1955 graduate of Louisiana Tech University. Mr. Moyers had a long and distinguished career in the railroad industry, mainly with the Illinois Central Railroad in Mississippi, Louisiana, Kentucky and Illinois. In 1985, he became President and C.E.O. of MidSouth Rail Corporation in Jackson. In 1989, he was named President and C.E.O. of Illinois Central Railroad in Chicago, Illinois, serving until 1993. Following a short retirement, he became President and C.E.O. of Southern Pacific Railway in Denver, Colorado in 1993, a position he held until 1995. After retirement, he continued to be active in the railroad business, overseeing the management and construction of two Brazilian rail projects. He was also a former member of the Board of Trustees of Millsaps College and the Board of Directors of Deposit Guaranty National Bank. He served as Chairman of Louisiana Tech's Centennial Development Program, and received the Tower Medallion for permanent recognition as a distinguished alumni. In 1989, he received the Jackson Journal of Business Captain of Industry Award and in 1995 he was named Railway Age Magazine's Railroader of the Year. He was a member of Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church in Naples, Florida. Visitation will be Thursday, June 8, from 5:00 until 8:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 209 North Bonner Street, and Friday, June 9, from 9:00 am until time of service at the Presbyterian Church of Ruston. Services will be at 10:00 am at Presbyterian Church of Ruston, 212 North Bonner Street, Ruston, Louisiana. Interment will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Ruston.

GEORGIA WELCH - Farrar Funeral HomeFarmerville, LA
Mrs. Georgia Welch, 89, of Bernice, LA, went Home to the streets of gold to receive her crown on June 5, 2006 after a lengthy illness. Services will be held at 10:00AM Thursday, June 8, 2006 at Weldon Baptist Church in Bernice, LA, with Bros. Robert Davis and Lavelle Spillers officiating. Burial will be in Weldon Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville, LA. She was a homemaker, a foster parent to many precious children and a member of Weldon Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband of fifty-seven years, Robert Welch and two daughters, Bertha McClung and Maye Williams. Her survivors are: five sons: James Welch & wife, Trudie of El Dorado, AR; Johnny Welch & wife, Carolyn of Crossett, AR; George Welch & wife, Barbara of Farmerville, LA; Tommy Welch & wife, Jo of Bernice, LA; Todd Tiller of Bernice, LA, one daughter: Faye Ulmer of Shreveport, LA, two brothers: Ira Taylor of El Dorado, AR, and Thomas Akin of Crossett, AR, one sister: Edna Whitson of Shreveport, LA, eighteen grandchildren, twenty-six great grandchildren, ten great-great grandchildren, fifty-seven Foster children and a host of other relatives and friends Pallbearers will be John Welch, Jr., Jim Welch, David Welch, Keith McClung, Mike Ulmer, Bruce Williams, Bob Welch and Robby Welch. Visitation will be 5:00PM until 9:00PM Wednesday at Weldon Baptist Church in Bernice, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Weldon Cemetery Fund, 14190 Hwy Alt 2, Bernice, LA, 71222. Family and friends may sign the guest book at our webpage: www.farrarfh.com

Kirby Bailes, 63
GRAYSON — Kirby Bailes, a pipefitter, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

Lavelle Best, 72
RAYVILLE — Lavelle Best, a retired heavy machinery mechanic, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at McKnight Cemetery near Holly Ridge.

Emma Jean Brown, 72
Emma Jean Brown of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at New Galilee Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Thomas T. Brown, 54
EPPS — Thomas T. Brown, a laborer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

John Browser, 61
John Browser of West Monroe, a roofer for a construction company, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Robert H. Duncan, 71
TERRY — Robert H. Duncan, a retired truck driver, died June 1. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant No. 2 Baptist Church, Terry. Visitation is 11 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Columbus Gardner, 87
FARMERVILLE — Columbus Gardner, a farmer, died May 30. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at Congo Cemetery, Oak Ridge.

Arnelle P. Harrison, 84
BASTROP — Arnelle Pearce Harrison, retired from the U.S. Department Agriculture, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Bethel Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at Causey Cemetery, Bastrop.

Florence Harrison, 91
DELHI — Florence "Big Baby" Harrison, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Dorothy P. Holden, 88
Dorothy Pettit Holden of Monroe, a retired secretary for Monroe Steel and Pipe Inc., died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery.

Linda Diane Kelley, 48
FARMERVILLE — Linda Diane Kelley, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Zion Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Alma Gertrude May, 83
OAK GROVE — Alma Gertrude May, a clerk, died Wednesday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. Friday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Kilbourne Cemetery.

Rebecca Oliver, 86
TALLULAH — Rebecca Oliver, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial will be at Mound Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Frank H. Reed III, infant
Frank Henry Reed III, the infant son of Jessica Taylor and Frank Henry Reed Jr. of Monroe, died Saturday. Graveside services are 9 a.m. today at Powell Street Extension Cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Sir'Trresz Robinson, infant
Sir'Trresz LaTron Robinson, the infant son of Aerrial Fredricks and Terresz Robinson of Monroe, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at Powell Street Extension Cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Hattie Merrell Young, 85
CROWVILLE — Hattie Merrell Young, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Lee Ward, 89
DELHI — Lee Ward, a laborer, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at Warden Cemetery, Delhi.

Carlile Wayne, 91
MARION — Carlile Wayne, a laborer, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

George Harry Wilson, 79
SHREVEPORT — George Harry Wilson, a retired farmer formerly of Rayville, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rayville Masonic Cemetery.

Previously Acknowledged
Berry, Isam: 11 a.m. today, Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville.
Crawford, Ben: 1 p.m. today, Mineral Springs C.M.E. Church, Calhoun.
Dupree, Iris S.: 11 a.m. today, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Fleming, Marvin: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Johnson, Lori Thompson: 1 p.m. Friday, Deuteronomy Baptist Church, Monroe.
Smith, Nellie "Nelease": 10 a.m. today, Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church.
Welch, Georgia T.: 10 a.m. today, Weldon Baptist Church, Bernice

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

MRS. DOROTHY BYRD ANTLEY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral Services for Mrs. Dorothy Byrd Antley, 82, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00AM Saturday June 10, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Charles Dupree and Rev. Werner Aswell officiating. Interment will follow in the Twin Cities Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Antley died on June 7, 2006 at the Ridgecrest Nursing Home in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of the New Chapel Hill Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA, where she was always active in the Keenager's Group. Mrs. Antley is preceded in death by her husband, Myatt D. Antley; parents; Charles and Ella Byrd; brother; I.C. Byrd and sisters, Laura Donahoe, Sylvia York and Minnie Byrd. Survivors include her son, Don W. Antley and wife Linda; daughters, Wanda Antley and Kathy Bubb and husband Richard; nine grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the New Chapel Hill Baptist Church Keenager's Group.

KIRBY JOE BAILES
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA.
Services for Kirby Joe Bailes, age 63 of Grayson will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 8, 2006 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Johnny Barnhill officiating. Interment will follow in the Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson. Mr. Bailes was born in Columbia on 1942 to the union of Clarence and Bernice Campbell Bailes and died Monday, June 5, 2006 at his residence following a brief illness. He was a pipefitter. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother: Terry Bailes. Survivors include his son: Damian Bailes of Pasadena, TX, his daughter and son-in-law: Samantha and Mark Weatherford of Grayson, his brothers: Gale Bailes, Ronald Bailes and Caston Bailes and his sisters: Connie B. Clements, Patricia B. Cox and Sue B. Strange.

LAVELLE BEST
Brown-Holley Funeral Home - Rayville, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Lavelle Best, 72, of Rayville, LA will be held 10:00AM, Saturday, June 10, 2006 at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel in Rayville, LA with Reverend Charles Best officiating. Interment will follow in McKnight Cemetery near Holly Ridge, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville, LA. Lavelle Best was born on July 25, 1933 in Holly Ridge, LA and passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 in Rayville, LA. Mr. Best was a member of the Church of Christ in Delhi, LA. Survivors include his wife, Lucy Wynn Best of Rayville, LA; children, Nan Carr and husband, Wayne of Rayville, LA; Larry Best and wife, Rene' of Rayville, LA; step children, Mike and Donna Ellis of Rayville, LA, Patricia Jones of Start, LA and Angela Sandford and husband, Ronnie of Rayville, LA; ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; sister, Lois Leach of Delhi, LA; brother, Leamon Best and wife, Mabel of Ruston, LA. Visitation will be 5:00PM until 9:00PM, Friday, June 9, 2006 at Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville, LA. To leave a message of condolence for the family go to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes .com

HELEN FERN FEZATTE
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Fern Fezatte, 88, of Sterlington, LA will be held at 3:00PM Saturday, June 10, 2006, in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Jim Cooper officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Fezatte was born February 10, 1918 in Winnfield, LA and passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at Cherry Ridge Nursing Home in Bastrop, LA. She was a member of St. Andrews Methodist Church in Sterlington, LA. She loved her yard work, son, and grandchildren. Mrs. Fezatte is survived by her son, Jerry G. Sipes and wife, Dianne of Sterlington, LA; stepchildren, Fred Fezatte and wife, Pat of Tuscon, AZ, and Mickey Rawls and Vaughn Perkins of Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Terri Sipes McLaury and husband, Dan of Jasper, AL, Karen Sipes Evans, and husband Ronnie Ray of West Monroe, LA; three step grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and sister, Gertrude Thrift of Quitman, LA. Visitation will be Saturday from 1:30PM until 3:00PM at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

MR. JOHN RODNEY HART
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Memorial Services for Mr. John Rodney Hart, 75, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00AM Saturday June 10, 2006 at the Highland Baptist Church with Rev. Gordon "Skip" Dean officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Hart passed away at his home on June 6, 2006. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in West Monroe,LA. John served twenty years in the United States Air Force. He received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts Degrees from Louisiana Tech after his retirement from the Air Force. Mr. Hart is also retired from the State of Louisiana as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. He is preceded in death by his former wife of forty-eight years, Carolyn G. Hart. Survivors include his wife, Mary Bingham Dean Hart; daughter, Edie Hart Smith, husband, Christopher and their daughter, Natalie; step-sons, Rev. Gordon "Skip" Dean and wife Ginger and Dr. Herschel Dean and wife Dorothy; brother,Dale Hart and wife Diane; six step-grandchildren and a niece and a nephew. Visitation will be from 10:00AM until service time on Saturday at Highland