March 2006 - Obituaries from The News-Star

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

MR. HAROLD EUGENE BANKS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Service for Mr. Harold Eugene Banks, 74, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:30AM Thursday, March 2, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev. Mike Haney officiating. Interment will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery.

Mr. Banks died on February 27, 2006. He was a member of St. Paschal Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Council #1337. Mr. Banks was preceded in death by his grandson, George Banks Frost; and parents, Lewis and Delma Banks. Survivors include his wife, Eunice Banks; daughters, Georgette Hampton and husband, Michael and Cyndi Traylor and husband Mark; grandchildren, Brandi Traylor, Christi Traylor, Bruce Frost, Jr. and wife, Shannon; sister, Evelyn Holifield and husband Charles of Laurel, MS; and great grandchild, Aiden Bellot, Numerous Nieces and Nephews. Pallbearers will be Bruce Frost, Sr., Bruce Frost, Jr., Gene Lilly, Ricky Lilly, Ray Scharf and Don Clowers. Visitation will be from 4:30 PM until 8:00PM Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe. A Vigil Wake service will be held at 5:00 P.M. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital.

EDGAR "ED" NEELEY MAY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, LA
Funeral services for Edgar "Ed" Neeley May, 78, of Ruston will be held Thursday, March 2, 2006 at 10AM in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Rev. Jimmy Pyles and Rev. B.K. Miller will officiate. Burial will follow in Cook Cemetery in Ruston.

Mr. May passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2006 in Monroe following a long illness. Mr. May was a member of the Methodist Church. He had served in the US Navy during WW II. Mr. May was a lifetime member of the VFW and The American Legion. Survivors include his wife of over fifty-five years, Mildred F. May of Ruston; son, Rick May of Ruston; daughter, Sharon Hobby and husband John of Shreveport; grandchildren, Leslie and husband Dr. David Hudson of Nashville, TN and Johnny Hobby and wife Kathy of Nashville, TN; great grandchildren, Johnathon and Nicholas Hudson; sisters- in-law, Henrietta Rapp of Houston, TX and Betty Ford of Austin, TX and three nephews.

Pallbearers will be Curtis Chaplin, Al Stewart, Frank Goodgoin, S.B. Baker James M. Otwell and Lescar Harlan. Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church or Temple Baptist Church, both in Ruston; American Cancer Society or the American Heart Fund. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 1, 2006 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Funeral Home. The Family wishes to extend special thanks to the Doctors and staff at St. Francis M.C.

Robert W. Antley, 70
BASTROP - Robert W. Antley, a retired Marine Corps master sergeant, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Victor Brownfield, 70
BASTROP - Victor Brownfield, an orderly, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

James Carter, 78
HOUSTON, Texas ó James Carter, a plumber formerly of Newellton, died Feb. 22. Services are 1 p.m. today at Augusta Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Cuba Cemetery, Gilbert, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Lillie Zola Davis, 83
Lillie Zola Davis of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Betty Jane Fautheree, 62
Betty Jane Fautheree of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 4:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Hurricane Cemetery near Arcadia.

Laura Walker Fox, 89
Laura Walker Fox of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jackie Gibson, 53
SACRAMENTO, Calif. ó Jackie Gibson, a Postal Service worker formerly of Monroe, died Feb. 19. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Powell Street Extension Cemetery.

Jamie Grant, 90
ST. JOSEPH ó Jamie Grant, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Lyvorne D. Houston, 70
Lyvorne Dunnaway Houston of Monroe died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. Friday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Holman Lee, 79
COLLINSTON ó Holman Lee, a logger, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Ledell Lee, 55
HATTIESBURG, Miss. ó Ledell Lee, a construction worker formerly of Delhi, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Joe Lewis, 50
BASTROP ó Joe Lewis, a farmer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Emma Lee Madison, 59
LAS VEGAS, Nev. ó Emma Lee Madison, a homemaker formerly of Bastrop, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Charles 'Buddy' Moore, 70
BASTROP ó Charles Leon "Buddy" Moore, a retired towboat chief engineer, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Brian Perry, 30
Brian Perry of St. Tammany Parish, a welder formerly of Monroe, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Catherine J. Robinson, 51
Catherine J. Robinson of Monroe, a homemaker, was found dead in Catahoula Parish on Oct. 1. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Bennie Ray Scales, 65
FLINT, Mich. ó Bennie Ray Scales, a truck driver formerly of Dubach, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Robert Skipper, 82
FERRIDAY ó Robert Skipper, a construction worker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Audrey Smith, 69
BASTROP ó Audrey Smith, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

James L. Teague, 75
TALLULAH ó James L. Teague died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

George Ray Terral, 51
SHREVEPORT ó George Ray Terral, a supervisor for Church's Chicken, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burial will be at Transport Cemetery, Dodson.

Janet Lee Thomas, 50
Janet Lee Thomas of Monroe, a nurse's aide, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at St. John Baptist Church near Delhi. Visitation is 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Thursday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe, and 4 to 7 p.m. at McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be at St. John Community Cemetery near Delhi.

Ellen Wheeler, 54
BASTROP ó Ellen Wheeler, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Walter Wheeler, 81
RAYVILLE ó Walter Wheeler, a handyman, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Previously Acknowledged
Cobb, Mary Kathryn: 10 a.m. today, Old Saline Baptist Church, Saline.
Higgins, Jacqueline Gould: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Shaw, Veola: 11 a.m. today, St. John Methodist Church, Monroe.

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

ROBERT KENNETH CHENNAULT
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Robert Kenneth Chennault, 81, of Ferriday, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, March 3, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Ray Owens, Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA. Mr. Chennault passed away March 1, 2006 at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center. Mr. Chennault was born in Honolulu, HI, where his father was stationed in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Mr. Chennault was preceded in death by his father and mother, General Claire Lee Chennault and Nell T. Chennault; sister, Peggy Lee; brothers, David Chennault, Jack Chennault, Max Chennault and Charles Chennault.

Mr. Chennault was a member of the Sevier United Methodist Church in Ferriday, La. He was retired from Chevron Oil Company and for the past twenty-five years has been the superintendent of the Lake St. John Water District. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran during World War II.

Survivors his wife, Mrs. Ruth Harper Chennault of Ferriday, LA; daughter, Kathleen Winston of Farmville, VA; son, Ken Chennault of Vicksburg, MS; grandchildren, Sara and Rachael Winston; sister, Rosemary Chennault Simrall of West Monroe, LA, and brother, Pat Chennault of Ferriday, LA.

Pallbearers will be Ronnie Jones, Norman Martien, III, James Martien, Douglas Voorhies, Mike Calloway, Jeffery McGee and Roger Gaskin. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM Friday until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Aviation and Military Museum, 701 Kansas Lane, Monroe, LA 71203.

BRIAN NELSON PERRY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Brian Nelson Perry, 30, of Monroe, will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, March 3, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Glynn Gardner officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Brian, a pipe welder who worked for TurnAround Welding Services, was born January 19, 1976, in Monroe, LA and died February 28, 2006, in St. Tammany Parish, LA. He served in the Army National Guard, was an avid deer hunter and loved to ride his Harley Davidson. He dearly loved his nephew and niece.

Survivors include his parents, Herbert and Carolyn Perry of Monroe; brother and sister-in-law, Bert and Carrie Perry of Monroe; nephew and niece, Zane and Josee Perry; grandmother, Mildred Abrams of Monroe and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Pallbearers will be John Paul Pruden, Parker Wilkes, T.J. Wright, Gabe Landry, Chris Smith and Matt Woods. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Thursday, March 2, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

CARL JAMES FRUSHA
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mr. Carl James Frusha, 69, of West Monroe, will be at 1:00 PM, Friday, March 3, 2006, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, with Rev. Joseph Puthuppally officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Mr. Frusha was born December 4, 1936, to Hollis J. Frusha and Oral Lee Moses Frusha of DeRidder, LA, and died February 28, 2006, at his place of business in Monroe doing the work he loved. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, his mother and father-in-law, Nova Lee Welch Evans and Clyde L. Evans and his daughter, Anne Elizabeth "Missy" Frusha of Lake Charles.

Carl was a veteran of the United States Air Force Counter Intelligence Division where he served his country from 1956 to 1960. In the 1970's the family lived in Texarkana, TX where Carl was a Dixie Youth Baseball coach, Scout Master, and basketball referee and coach starting the first area Little League Basketball program. During this time and throughout his adult life he taught his son well how to be an athlete, a sportsman, and a man. He touched many young lives and his teams were always his champs.

For the past twenty-five years, Carl was the General Manager of Buffington Corporation of Monroe. He was a board member of Mid States Wholesale Building Materials Association. He was a lumberman known throughout the southeast as one who always put people before product.

Carl was a devoted husband for fifty years to his high school sweetheart, Nancy Evans Frusha. He was also a loving father and cherished mentor to his two children and daughter-in-law. The joy of Carl's life was his family, most especially his two precious granddaughters to whom he was the greatest PawPaw in the world. He is survived by his wife Nancy of West Monroe; son, Dr. Carl E. "Van" Frusha and his wife Susan Ditta Frusha and Carl's two granddaughters, Samantha Rose and Victoria Anne all of Monroe; two brothers, Dr. Charles Frusha of DeRidder and Ronald Frusha of Conroe, TX; a sister, Marilyn Frusha Talbert of Keithville and a brother-in-law, Jim Evans of Lake Charles. In addition, he had several nieces and nephews, aunts and uncle, cousins and in-laws.

Pallbearers will be his co-workers, Lamar Buffington, Jeff Flanagan, Al Rouchon, and Fred Hillard. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Thursday, March 2, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Friendships Ltd., Park West Children's Fund, Inc., Lake Charles, LA. Carl will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

CHARLIE V. DANNA
Broussard's Mortuary - Beaumont, TX
Charlie V. Danna, 82, of Beaumont died February 27, 2006 at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth in Beaumont, TX.
For service information please log onto our website at www.broussardsmortuary.com.

In Loving Memory of Stacy Tyson
3/2/73~3/2/99 Your Mother, Brother & Grandmother "It's only for a while that we must part; so we'll keep the memories of you within our hearts"

MRS. BETTY JANE FAUTHEREE
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Jane Fautheree, 62, of West Monroe, LA will be held 1:00 PM, Thursday, March 2, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Bro. Kevin Richard of Emmanuel Baptist Church Eunice, LA officiating. Burial will be in Hurricane Cemetery near Arcadia, LA.

Mrs. Fautheree passed away February 27, 2006 in Eunice, LA after a sudden illness. She was born May 1, 1943 to the union of Tommy Guy and Marjorie Sanders in Transylvania, LA.

Mrs. Fautheree's faith in the Lord was so strong that she was able to turn everything over to Him. This allowed her to completely enjoy her time left with her family. She was active in the PTA while her children were in school. She was her grandchildren's number one cheerleader for all their activities. She loved to travel and spend time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Marjorie Sanders, father and mother, Tommy Guy and Louise Jones Sanders.

Survivors include her loving husband of forty-four years, Douglas Gene Fautheree; children, Harold Guy Fautheree and wife, Carrie Lanae, Michael Gene Fautheree and wife, Tammy, Rachel Deiter and husband, Tim, and Carrie Fautheree; seven grandchildren, Sabrina Fautheree of Converse, TX, Ember and Heather Carmichael, Jonathan Fautheree, Collin Peoples of West Monroe, LA, Malynda and T. J. Deiter of Monroe, LA; brothers, Garry Sanders and wife, Martha of Longview, TX, John Eddy Sanders of Oak Grove, LA, Wayne Boyte and wife, Jeannette of Oak Grove, LA and Larry Boyte and wife, Carol of Monroe, LA; sisters, Gloria Blackwell and husband, Bobby of Chatham, LA, Ethel McGlothlin and husband, John of Bay City, TX, Faye Aarons and husband, Willie of Oak Grove, LA, and Mae Taylor and husband, Larry of Richardson, TX; very special friend, Mandy Price; special cousins, Devon and Linda Woodall and numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

Pallbearers will be Keith Woodall, Devone Woodall, Jr., Ronnie Fredericks, Tim Deiter, Willie Aarons, and Larry Taylor. Visitation will be from 11:30 AM Thursday until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Harold E. Banks, 74
Harold E. Banks of West Monroe, a retired state of Louisiana laboratory specialist, died Monday. Services are 10:30 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Walnut Grove Cemetery.

Harold David Fatheree, 54
COLUMBIA ó Harold David Fatheree, a draftsman, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be at Columbia Hill Cemetery.

Adline J. Hamilton, 64
Adline J. Hamilton of Monroe, a retired seamstress, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Tried Stone Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Morning Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity. A wake service is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the church.

Laverne D. Houston, 70
DENTON, Texas ó Laverne D. Houston, a homemaker formerly of Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

John 'Jack' Lee, 68
John "Jack" Lee of Monroe, vice president for marketing with CenturyTel, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Sarah Lewis, 80
TALLULAH ó Sarah Lewis died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Edgar Neeley May, 78
RUSTON ó Edgar "Ed" Neeley May, a finance company branch manager, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be at Cook Cemetery, Ruston.

Estelle McCulloch, 74
RAYVILLE ó Estelle Marie McCulloch, a retired cashier, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 5-8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greer Cemetery.

Previously Acknowledged
Fautheree, Betty Jane: 1 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Gibson, Jackie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-7 Friday at Hester Central
State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Houston, Lyvorne Dunnaway: 11 a.m. Friday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Moore, Charles Leon "Buddy": 2 p.m. Friday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Thomas, Janet Lee: 11 a.m. Friday, St. John Baptist Church, near Delhi.

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

EUNICE WAITS CASTEEL
Rose-Neath Funeral Home - Arcadia, LA
Funeral services will be held for Eunice Waits Casteel, 90, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel Arcadia, on Saturday, March 4, 2006 at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Hurricane cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday.

Mrs. Casteel was born June 27 1915 in Arcadia. She entered into rest March 1, 2006 in Monroe, LA after a long illness. She is survived by two sons, David W. Casteel of Lake City, FL and Philip A. and wife Denice Casteel of Monroe, LA; one daughter, Mary Lynn Bolton of Arcadia, LA and two grandchildren, Elizabeth and David Wayne Jr. Casteel.

MR. HAROLD DAVID FATHEREE
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Harold David Fatheree, age 54, of Columbia will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, March 3,2006 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia with the Revs. Don Boyett and Lindell Stewart officiating. Interment will follow in the Columbia Hill Cemetery.

Harold David Fatheree was born on March 26, 1951 at Columbia, LA to the union of his parents, Raymond and Audie Perot Fatheree. He was a draftsman and was preceded in death by his brother John Brian "Johnny" Fatheree.

Survivors include his two daughters, Amy Brown and her husband Scott and Anna Fatheree all of Monroe; two granddaughters, Maddy Brown and Kady Beth Brown; his mother and father, Audie and Raymond Fatheree of Columbia; three brothers, Mike Fatheree of Clarks, Russell Fatheree of Columbia and Ronnie Fatheree of West Monroe and three sisters, Pat Rider of Columbia, Ruby Smith of Columbia and Teresa Hendrix of Kelly, LA. The family will receive visitors on Friday from 9:00 AM until time of service at the funeral home.

ELIZABETH PITTMAN JOHNSON
Elizabeth Pittman Johnson, 45, beloved daughter, mother and sister died March 1, 2006. She was born on January 25, 1961 in Monroe, LA.

She was preceded in death by her father, Howard Pittman, Sr. She is survived by two daughters, Kelly Emerson, U.S. Army PFC and Amanda Johnson of Haughton, LA; her mother, Maude Pittman of Monroe; two sisters, Ethel Rodden of Choudrant, LA and Angela Patton of Monroe; two brothers, Howard Pittman, Jr. of Texas City, TX and Michael Pittman of West Monroe and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was a graduate of St. Frederick High School. A lifelong Catholic, she was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Monroe until she moved to Haughton. She became a member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Bossier. She was employed by the law firm of Cook, Yancy, King, and Galloway of Shreveport for twenty years.

She was a wonderful person who brought joy to the lives of others. She will be greatly missed. To all the wonderful doctors and nurses at Baylor Hospital, Texas and the staff of Grace Home, Shreveport, we wish to thank you for the care that you gave. To all her many friends and co-workers who came and supported us through these trying times, thank you. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the YWCA of Northwest Louisiana or your local domestic abuse shelter.

JOHN "JACK" E. LEE
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA
John "Jack" E. Lee, Telecommunications Vice President, dies at 68.
Services for Mr. John "Jack" E. Lee of Monroe will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, March 3, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe with Rev. Fred Rushing officiating. Jack Lee, Vice President of Product and Segment Management for CenturyTel, died on March 1, 2006 at home in Monroe, Louisiana. He was 68. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer, his family said.

Jack was born in Charleston, WV on February 24, 1938. He graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in 1956 and joined the Navy immediately afterwards. He met and married Carole L. Roe in 1960.

Jack began his long career in telecommunications with C&P Telephone. He worked in marketing for AT&T in New Jersey and among other positions; he ran a sales branch in Boston. From 1989 to 1994, he and his wife Carole lived in New Zealand where he led the effort to take New Zealand Telecom from a public utility to a private entity. They also lived in Hong Kong for a short time before returning to New Jersey in 1994. Jack was VP of Marketing for Intermedia in Tampa, FL before joining CenturyTel in 2002.

Jack was an avid golfer. His love of the game was only second to his devotion to his wife Carole and his children and grandchildren.

Carole survives him, along with a daughter, Candice Bryden of Gillette, NJ; son, John and wife Teresa of California and son, Chris and wife Kelly of Chester, NJ; a brother, Donald and wife Toni from Atlanta, GA; a sister, Dolores Britton and husband OG from Ripley, WV and seven grandchildren, Jessica, Alex, Samantha, Alisha, Amanda, Ryan and Courtney. No words can express the depth of sadness that Jack has lost his courageous battle. A gentle, kind-hearted man, who will remain forever in our memories. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jack's name to PanCAN, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 877-272-6226, ww.pancan.org. Services will be held on March 3, 2006 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe, LA.

ANNETTE A. MCKINNIE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, LA
Funeral services for Annette A. McKinnie, 84, of Ruston will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, March 4, 2006 at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Officiating will be Dr. Michael Hawley. Interment will be at Farmerville City Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston.

Mrs. McKinnie passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2006 in Ruston. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church for forty-one years. She was a homemaker, Church hostess and was an employee for Lewis's for a short time. Mrs. McKinnie was a dedicated Mother, devoted Grandmother and a delighted Great Grandmother. She is preceded in death by her husband E.B. "Shorty" McKinnie. Survivors include her daughter, Mary Ann Eley and husband John W. of Ruston; son, Jeffrey M. McKinnie of Ruston; two brothers, D.E. "Dan" Albritton of Shreveport and J.C. "Buck" Albritton and wife Evelyn of Farmerville; two grandsons, Nathan B. Eley of Ruston and Aaron W. Eley and wife Aleta of Monroe; two great grandchildren, Auguste William and Amity Elise Eley of Monroe and numerous special nieces, nephews and relatives.

Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Friday, March 3, 2006 at the funeral home. The family would like to say a special thanks to Elton Dugan and the staff of Alpine Guest Care Center. Thanks also to J.V. Jones and staff.

JOSEPH LEON MILLER, SR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe

Graveside services for Mr. Joseph Leon Miller, Sr., 80, of Monroe will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 4, 2006, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Charlie Hood officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Miller passed away February 28, 2006 at St. Francis North Hospital. He was a Navy veteran of WWII, the Korean conflict and retired from the Navy as a Gunner's Mate Second Class. He loved camping and fishing. Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his wife, Frances and a son, Joseph Miller, Jr.

Mr. Miller is survived by his children, Eric Miller and wife, Dina of Mangham, LA, Frances Heath and husband, Larry of Clayton, OK, Frank David Miller and wife, Vicki of Allen, TX, and Robert Miller and wife, Leslie of Virginia Beach, VA; grandchildren, David Kelly, Dava Leyva, Zachary Miller, Erica Miller, Melissa Miller, Kyle Miller, and Bailey Miller; four great grandchildren, Lexis, Rye, Mia, and Ava and numerous brothers and sisters. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be David Christopher Kelly, Zach Miller, Carlos Layva, Rye Kelly, Kyle Miller, and Larry Heath.

Sharon Anderson, 37
Sharon Anderson of Monroe, a nurse's assistant, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Berean Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Tuesday at Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Wardell Armstrong, 48
TALLULAH ó Wardell Armstrong, a laborer, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial will be at New Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Elaine Beasley, 61
SHREVEPORT ó Elaine Beasley died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Friendship Baptist Church, Friendship. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be at Friendship Cemetery.

Victor L. Brownfield, 70
BASTROP ó Victor L. Brownfield, an orderly, died Sunday. Services are noon Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at H.V. Adams Cemetery.

Alton Bynum, 81
Alton Bynum of Monroe, retired from the Port Authority of New Orleans, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Restlawn Cemetery, Avondale. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Delores Caldwell, 50
SACRAMENTO, Calif. ó Delores Caldwell, a homemaker formerly of Monroe, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Robert K. Chennault, 81
FERRIDAY ó Robert Kenneth Chennault, a retired plant operator with Chevron Oil Co., died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until service time. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Eva Rae Eddines, 91
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. ó Eva Rae Eddines, a homemaker formerly of Monroe, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Ola Fowler Foster, 90
BERNICE ó Ola Fowler Foster died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Chatham United Methodist Church, Chatham. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be at Chatham Cemetery.

C.B. French, 72
C.B. French of West Monroe, a cattleman, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Calvary Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Carl James Frusha, 69
Carl James Frusha of West Monroe, general manager of Buffington Corp. Lumber and Building Supply, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. today at St. Matthews Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Joe Lewis Fudge, 50
BASTROP ó Joe Lewis Fudge, a construction worker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at Beekman Cemetery, Beekman.

Mattie Galvin, 50
TALLULAH ó Mattie Galvin died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith GoldenGate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Jamie O. Grant, 94
ST. JOSEPH ó Jamie O. Grant, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Pilgrim Chapel Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Burial will be at Panola Cemetery, St. Joseph, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Adline J. Hamilton, 64
Adline J. Hamilton of Monroe, a retired seamstress, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Tried Stone Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Morning Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity, under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Polly Hinkle, 54
TALLULAH ó Polly Hinkle, a laborer, died Friday. Services are noon Saturday at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be at New Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.

Boyce Holden, 85
JONESBORO ó Boyce Holden died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Ebenezer Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Charles Ray Jackson, 42
DALLAS, Texas ó Charles Ray Jackson, a laborer formerly of Rayville, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Holman Lee, 80
COLLINSTON ó Holman Lee, a logger, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Ollie Grove Baptist Church, Collinston. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Trousdale Hill Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

John "Jack" E. Lee, 68
John "Jack" E. Lee of Monroe, vice-president of product and segment management for CenturyTel, died Wednesday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. today in Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Lidell Lee, 61
HATTIESBURG, Miss. ó Lidell Lee, a farmer formerly of Delhi, died Friday. Services are noon Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Waverly Cemetery.

Frances Louise Owens, 93
RUSTON ó Frances Louise Owens, a retired bookkeeper formerly of Providence, R.I., died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Ruston.

Lillie Everette Peevy, 89
Lillie Everette Peevy of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are noon Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Brian Nelson Perry, 30
Brian Nelson Perry of Monroe, a pipe welder, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Catherine J. Robinson, 51
Catherine J. Robinson of Monroe, a homemaker, was found dead in Catahoula Parish on Oct. 1. Memorial services are 11 a.m. March 11 at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Timothy Ray Rose, 24
Timothy Ray Rose of Monroe, a lineman/journeyman, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Bennie Ray Scales, 65
FLINT, Mich. ó Bennie Ray Scales, a truck driver formerly of Dubach, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hopewell Baptist Church, Dubach. Visitation is 10 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Audrey Smith, 67
BASTROP ó Audrey Smith, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Spearsville. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Sunday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Christopher Spearman, 37
Christopher Spearman of Monroe, a farmer, died Feb. 17. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Ellen Wheeler, 64
BASTROP ó Ellen Wheeler, a homemaker, died Feb. 24. Services are noon Saturday at St. Timothy Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at Red Hill Cemetery, Mer Rouge.

Tommie J. Wheeler, 56
Tommie James Wheeler of Monroe, a custodian, died Feb. 25. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Liberty Hill Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Walker Wheeler, 80
RAYVILLE ó Walker Wheeler, a farmer, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Rest No. 2 Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery.

Gracie Winnfield, 86
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. ó Gracie Winnfield, a homemaker formerly of Collinston, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Previously Acknowledged
Fatheree, Harold David: 10 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Gibson, Jackie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe.
Houston, Laverne D.: 11 a.m. today, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
McCulloch, Estelle Marie: 2 p.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Moore, Charles Leon "Buddy": 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Thomas, Janet Lee: 11 a.m. today, St. John Baptist Church, near Delhi.

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

SUE ELLINGTON DANIEL
John Kramer & Son - Alexandria, LA.

Services for Sue Ellington Daniel will be at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 5, 2006, in the chapel of John Kramer & Son with Rev. Dan O'Connor officiating. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Ball under the direction of John Kramer & Son

Mrs. Daniel age 87 died in St. Joseph's Nursing Home in Monroe after a lengthy illness. She was a graduate of Bolton High School, long-term resident of Alexandria and a member of Prompt Succor Parish for many years. She was previously active in the Alexandria Junior League, the Alexandria Garden Club, Menard and Providence Parent Teacher groups and numerous other community service organizations. She was married to the late James Moody Ellington who passed away in 1964, and the late William Allen Daniel, who passed away in 1998.

Sue Daniel is survived by: son, Jay Ellington of Alexandria, LA.; two daughters, Maida Sue Ellington of Monroe, LA, Myra Ellington Lawrence of Monroe, LA.; four brothers, R. W. Ellington, Jr. of Monroe, LA, John James Ellington of Moorpark, CA., William C. Ellington of Alexandria, LA, Bobby E. Ellington of Dry Prong, LA; one sister, Auline E. Derbonne of Shreveport, LA.; three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. Friends are asked to call from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM Sunday at John Kramer & Son. The family has requested that donations be made to the National Alzheimer's Association, The National Heart Association, or to the charity of your choice. Notes of condolence may be sent to the family online at kramerfunerals@aol.com

LEON GRIGSBY
7/24/29~3/4/04 Missed by your loving wife, children and grandchildren...
No more we hear you kindly voice, or see your kindly face. There still is here your vacant chair, no one can take your place. Fond hearts that loved you dearly are filled with grief and pain. We pray to reunite with you in Heaven once again.

MIKE HOYEM
Fort Myers, FL.
A memorial service for Mike Hoyem, 51, who died of lung cancer Wednesday, will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday at his home, 3417 Via Torcida, Fort Myers, FL.

Hoyem worked as a reporter for The News-Star for 10 years before moving to Fort Myers in 1990. He graduated from Northeast Louisiana University in 1980 with a bachelor's degree in journalism. Survivors include his parents, Dorothy and Don Hoyem of Monroe, LA.; brothers, Jon of Panama City, FL., Scott of Montgomery, Ala. and Pat of Lafayette; sisters Liz of Murraysville, PA, and Janet of Tampa, FL.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be sent to the Patty Berg Cancer Center at Southwest Florida Regional Medical Center, 2727 Winkler Ave., Fort Myers, FL. 33901

LLOYD P. JACKS, Ph.D.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Dr. Lloyd P. Jacks, 84, of West Monroe, LA. passed away on March 3, 2006 after an extended illness. He was born October 29, 1921 from the union of Joseph and Nora Sharp Jacks in Stewart, MS. Visitation for Dr. Jacks will be held from 3:00 to 4:30 PM, Sunday, March 5, 2006 with the funeral services following at 4:30 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Brother James Garner officiating. Burial will be in the Murray Cemetery in Murray, KY where Dr. Durwood Beatty will officiate, under the direction of J. H. Churchill Funeral Home.

Dr. Jacks was a career agricultural educator and the author of many instructional aids widely used in vocational agricultural circles. He received his bachelors and masters degrees from Mississippi State University and his doctorate from Louisiana State University. he served on the faculty of several Mississippi High schools, Mississippi State University, and Murray State University where he was Head of the Division of Agricultural Education for many years. Such was his personality and abilities that many of his students sought him out years after their graduation to thank him for the positive impact that he had on their lives. Dr. Jacks was a member of McClendon Baptist Church. His interest included gardening, horticulture, camping, genealogy, travel, Rotary Club, and the deacon's ministry. He served in the Mississippi Home Guard during World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers, three sisters, and his wife of 53 years, Fay Steen Jacks.

Survivors include a son, Patrick Lloyd Jacks, and his wife, Susan, of Jackson, TN, a daughter, Donna Jacks Ingram, and her husband, Jerry, of West Monroe, LA, a brother, Troy Jacks, of Laurel, MS, three grandchildren, Caleb Ingram of Greenville, SC and Christopher and Melissa Jacks of Jackson, TN, a great-grandson, Christian Jacks, also of Jackson, TN along with a special friend, Mary Jo Fulton, of West Monroe, LA.

The family wishes to extend our special thanks to his doctors, and the nurses and staff of the Louisiana Extended Care Hospital. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Dr. Lloyd P. and Fay Steen Jacks Memorial Scholarship through the Murray State Foundation at 100 Nash House, Murray, KY 42074-3316

TIMOTHY RAY ROSE
Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, La.
Funeral services for Timothy Ray Rose, 24, of Downsville, LA. will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 5, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. with Rev. David Kyle and Rev. Terry Slawson officiating. Burial will be in the Downsville Cemetery.

Timothy passed on Thursday, March 2, 2006. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, George Enis Rose. Survivors include his wife, Allyson Sheppard Rose; parents, Russell Dale and Samay Cauthron Rose; Grandmother, Mary Lea Wright Rose; father and mother-in-law, Phillip and Teresa Sheppard; brother, Russell Rose and wife Dawn; niece, Caroline Grace Rose; brother-in-law, Clint Sheppard and wife Lea; sisters-in-law, Katie Sheppard and Shelby Sheppard and special friends, Frank, Carol and Chad Muscanero.

Pallbearers will be Jessie Gorman, Edward Ezell, Kenny Ezell, John Barfield, Lance Antley, Chris "Dauber" Langley, Joe Postel and Frank Muscanero. Honorary Pallbearers will be Justin Wall, Houston Gordon and Mike Cook.

Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to any of the Hurricane Katrina Relief Funds. Timothy lived hard, played hard, worked hard and loved hard. He will be missed by all who knew him.

William Allen, 81
LAKE PROVIDENCE ó William Allen, a custodian, died Monday. Services are 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is noon until 5 p.m. today at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Way-A-Way Cemetery.

William Chatman, 55
NEWELLTON ó William Chatman, a security guard, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. today at St. Luke Baptist Church, Newellton. Burial will be at Wyoming Cemetery, Newellton, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Gladys Holdeman, 90
Gladys Holdeman of Monroe, a retired bookkeeper for Ouachita Cigar and Tobacco Co., died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Annette A. McKinnie, 84
RUSTON ó Annette A. McKinnie, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Ruston. Burial will be in Farmerville City Cemetery, Farmerville, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Joseph Leon Miller Sr., 80
Joseph Leon Miller Sr. of Monroe, a retired U.S. Postal Service clerk, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Kathleen L. Rogers, 92
COLUMBIA ó Kathleen Lutrick Rogers, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Previously Acknowledged
Anderson, Sharon: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Berean Baptist Church, Monroe.
Armstrong, Wardell: 1 p.m. today, Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Beasley, Elaine: 2 p.m. Sunday, Friendship Baptist Church, Friendship.
Brownfield, Victor L.: noon today, Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Bynum, Alton: 2 p.m. today, Restlawn Cemetery, Avondale.
Foster, Ola Fowler: 2 p.m. today, Chatham United Methodist Church, Chatham.
French, C.B.: 1 p.m. today, Calvary Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Fudge, Joe Lewis: 2 p.m. Sunday, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Gibson, Jackie: 1 p.m. today, Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hamilton, Adline J.: 11 a.m. today, Tried Stone Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hinkle, Polly: noon today, New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Holden, Boyce: 11 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Lee, Holman: 1 p.m. today, Ollie Grove Baptist Church, Collinston.
Lee, Lidell: noon today, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Owens, Frances Louise: 2 p.m. Monday, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Peevy, Lillie Everette: noon today, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Robinson, Catherine J.: 11 a.m. March 11, Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Scales, Bennie Ray: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Hopewell Baptist Church, Dubach.
Smith, Audrey: 2 p.m. Monday, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Spearsville.
Wheeler, Ellen: noon today, St. Timothy Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Wheeler, Tommie James: 2 p.m. today, Liberty Hill Baptist Church, Monroe.
Wheeler, Walker: 1 p.m. today, Pilgrim Rest No. 2 Baptist Church, Rayville.

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

MARVIN BISHOP NOLEN, III
Comer Funeral Home - Ferriday, LA
Funeral services for Marvin Bishop Nolen, III, age 59, of Sicily Island, LA will be held on at 2:00 PM on Monday, March 6, 2006 at the First United Methodist Church in Sicily Island, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Bill Foster and Rev. Robert Martin. Interment will follow in the Highland Park Cemetery in Sicily Island, LA under the direction of Comer Funeral Home in Ferriday, LA. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday in the Church.

Mr. Nolen was born on February 17, 1947 in Wisner, LA to the union of Marvin B. Jr. and Catherine M. Nolen and passed away on Friday, March 3, 2006 at his residence.

"Brother" was a 1965 graduate of Sicily Island High School. He attended Louisiana Tech University where a received a B.S. degree in Political Science in 1969 and an M.S. degree in Education in 1978. He was an educator in Catahoula Parish for thirty-three years. He began his teaching career in December 1969 and retired in May 2003. He worked as an assistant football coach under Raymond Peace and succeeded him as Principal of Sicily Island High School in 1984 and remained there until his retirement. Prior to that he was Assistant Principal at Martin Jr. High from 1974 to 1984. "Brother" was an avid sportsman and conservationist. He enjoyed archery with his friends at the Hilltop Archery Range in Sicily Island and deer hunting on his farm with his sons-in-law and grandchildren. "Brother" was preceded in death by his mother Kitty Nolen and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. M.B. Nolen, Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. J.G. McNair.

Survivors include his wife of thirty-nine years, Candy Stewart Nolen of Sicily Island, LA; three daughters, Heather Clark and her husband, Mark of Kennisaw, GA, Missy Jones and her husband, Barry of Knoxville, TN and Jessica Weeks and her husband, Casey Lamar of Madison, MS; grandchildren, Roxie and Ainsley Clark and Chandler and Avery Jones; father and step-mother, Marvin and Neva Nolen of Baton Rouge, LA and sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Albert Krause of Fort Pierce, FL. Pallbearers will be David Edmonds, Bill Stubbs, John Chisum, Jon Guice, Barry Jenkins and Joe McGee. Honorary pallbearers will be A.B. Chisum, Charlie Sanson, Charles Miller, Keith Guice, H.C. Lewis and Lynn Evans. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, First United Methodist Church of Sicily Island, National Prostate Coalition, or the conservation organization of your choice.

JUDGE ROBERT TURNER FARR
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for Judge Robert T. Farr are set for 2:00 PM, Sunday, March 5, 2006 at Memorial United Methodist Church, 401 Sherrouse Ave. in Monroe with Rev. Paul Sabin officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Judge Farr died Friday, March 3, 2006, following a brief illness. He was born June 1, 1922, in Monroe, LA where he remained a life long resident. He was a 1939 graduate of Ouachita Parish High School, received his B.S. degree from Louisiana State University in 1943, and his law degree from LSU Law School in 1949. Judge Farr served in the United States Army from 1943-1946, being discharged as a Master Sergeant. He served in the Pacific area during WWII and received the Bronze Star.

He engaged in the practice of law from 1949-1968, becoming a partner in the firm which is now known as Davenport, Files, and Kelly. In 1968, he was appointed as Judge of the Fourth Judicial District, Division C, Ouachita & Morehouse Parishes, following the death of Judge Hillyer Parker. Judge Farr served on the bench for twenty years until his retirement in 1988.

Judge Farr was a member of the American Bar Association, American Judiciary Society, Louisiana State Bar Association (House of Delegates 1960- 1961, Board of Governors, 1964-1966), Fourth Judicial District Bar Association (Secretary-Treasurer,1949- 1958; Executive Committee, 1956-1968); National & Louisiana Association of Juvenile Judges, and served as Chairman of the Judiciary Commission of Louisiana in 1982-1983.

He was also a member of the American Legion, Downtown Monroe Lions Club, and was at one time active in Little League and American Legion baseball. He was on the Infrastructure Committee of Monroe, and received the Rotary Club Paul Harris award. He spent many years of devoted service to his Church, Memorial United Methodist Church, where he served as Sunday School teacher, Past Chairman of the Board of Trustees, and most recently as Chairman of the Finance Board. He was preceded in death by his parents, R. Dean (former Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court) and Birdie Harmon Farr; two sisters, Mary Louise Farr and Elizabeth Ann Farr; sister-in-law, Sally Hodge Farr and great nephew, Christopher Price.

Judge Farr is survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Betty Taylor Farr; three sons and two daughters-in-law, James Farr, Doug and Kristy Farr and Paul and Ann Farr; one grandson, Cole Farr; one brother, R.D. Farr, Jr., all of Monroe; one sister-in-law, Mary Belle Holstead of Ruston and numerous nieces and nephews.

Serving as pallbearers will be Jack Files, William G. Kelly, Tom Davenport, Jr., Bill Harrison, Walter Pierron, and O.B. McCaa. Honorary pallbearers will be member of the Downtown Monroe Lions Club. Memorials may be made to Memorial United Methodist Church, 401 Sherrouse Ave., Monroe, LA 71203.

GLADYS HALLEY HOLDEMAN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Gladys Halley Holdeman, 90, of Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, March 6, 2006 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA with Rev. Jesse Halley officiating. Burial will be in the Start Cemetery in Start, LA.

Mrs. Holdeman died on March 3, 2006 at the St. Francis Medical Center North in Monroe, LA. She was a member of the College Place Baptist Church and was a longtime resident of Monroe. Mrs. Holdeman is preceded in death by her parents, A.B. and Ida Halley; her husbands, Foster Holdeman and Paul Bennett; brother, Eunice Halley and sister, Vivian Halley Moore.

Survivors include her two step-daughters, Donna Holdeman Guilbeau and husband Paul of Carencro, LA and Jannette Holdeman Hernandez of West Monroe, LA; brother, Rev. Jesse Halley and wife Ruby of Baton Rouge, LA; sister-in-law, Fanny Halley of Pheonix, AZ; twelve step-grandchildren; twenty-five step-great grandchildren; two step-great great grandchildren; five nieces and six nephews. Pallbearers will be John Guilbeau, Timothy Guilbeau, Brian Hernandez, Larry Moore, Jimmy Moore and Stephen Halley. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Memorials may be made to the College Place Baptist Church, 301 Sherrouse Ave., Monroe, LA, 71203 or to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home.

Eva B. Chappell, 75
Eva B. Chappell, a retired supervisor with Bancroft Bag, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Robert T. Farr, 83
Robert T. Farr of Monroe, a retired 4th Judicial District Court judge, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Memorial United Methodist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until time for service. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Carlene Gary, 83
Carlene Gary of Monroe, health care, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Tabernacle Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is noon until 5 p.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Little Hope Cemetery, Spearsville.

Harriett C. Humble, 91
COLUMBIA Harriett C. Humble, a retired state Social Services employee, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Lloyd Palmer Jacks, 84
Lloyd Palmer Jacks, Ph.D., of West Monroe, a retired educator, died Friday. Services are 4:30 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 3 p.m. until time for services. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Wednesday in Murray (Ky.) Cemetery.

Guy Leon, 68
Guy Leon of Monroe, a retired accounts collector, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

James T. Maxwell, 80
OAK GROVE James Thomas Maxwell, a farmer, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Hill Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Kathleen L. Rogers, 92
COLUMBIA Kathleen Lutrick Rogers, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Old Union Cemetery west of Columbia.

Timothy Ray Rose, 24
DOWNSVILLE ó Timothy Ray Rose, a journeyman lineman, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time. Burial will be in Downsville Cemetery.

Francis W. Sadler III, 77
BASTROP Francis Ward Sadler III, retired from International Paper, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Pearl F. Sellers, 90
EPPS Pearl F. Sellers, a retired bookkeeper, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at New Forest Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

James L. Teague, 75
TALLULAH James Lemuel Teague, a painter, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Nathez (Miss.) National Cemetery.

James L. Thomas, 72
FARMERVILLE James L. Thomas, a retired heavy equipment operator, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Previously acknowledged
Allen, William: 1:30 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Anderson, Sharon: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Berean Baptist Church, Monroe.
Beasley, Elaine: 2 p.m. today, Friendship Baptist Church, Friendship.
Fudge, Joe Lewis: 2 p.m. today, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Owens, Frances Louise: 2 p.m. Monday, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Robinson, Catherine J.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Scales, Bennie Ray: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Hopewell Baptist Church, Dubach.
Smith, Audrey: 2 p.m. Monday, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Spearsville.

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

MRS. YVONNE BRICE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home -West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Yvonne Brice, 66, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Dwight Munn. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Mrs. Brice was born April 11, 1939 and passed away March 5, 2006 following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Brice was an active member of the First Baptist Church in West Monroe, member of the Ouachita Women's Tennis Association and was preceded in death by her son, Gary Brice and father-in-law, James S. Brice.

Mrs. Brice is survived by her husband, Ben Brice of West Monroe; son, Michael Brice of Ennis, TX; daughter, Meredith Rowe and husband, Rusty of West Monroe; two grandchildren, Maci Brice and Caleb Rowe; parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Parker; mother-in-law, Marian Stout; daughter-in-law, Dianne Brice; brother-in-law, Bob Brice and wife, Carol; nieces, Tonya Brice and Kristen Putting and husband, Jude and their daughter, Olivia.

The family would like to express special thanks to Dr. Suen, UAMS, Little Rock, AR, Dr. Scott Barron, the Oncology unit and staff at Glenwood Regional Medical Center, United Home Health, her many tennis partners, and members of the Promise Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church in West Monroe.

Pallbearers will be Mark Trammel, Keith Parker, Lane Parker, Bobby Joe Smith, Jimmy Boyken, Bryan Treno, Bobby Martin, and Mike West. Planned memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

MRS. EVA B. CHAPPELL
Mulhearn Funeral Home -West Monroe, LA
Graveside Services for Mrs. Eva B. Chappell, 75, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at the Simsboro Cemetery in Simsboro, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.

Mrs. Chappell died on Saturday March 4, 2006 at her residence in West Monroe. She was a retired Supervisor with Bancroft Bag, Inc. Mrs. Chappell enjoyed sewing, taking care of her children and was a great cook. Survivors include her sons, Terry Chappell and wife Becky, Mike Chappell and wife Kathy and Keith Chappell and wife Marion; seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe. The family would like to give at special thank you to the staff of Northeast Hospice for their special care during this difficult time.

HARRIETT (HATTIE) C. HUMBLE
Riser Funeral Home -Columbia, LA
Services for Harriett (Hattie) C. Humble, age 91, of Columbia will be held Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at 1:00 PM from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Troy Fore officiating. Interment will follow at Old Bethel Cemetery in Clarks.

Ms. Humble was born on November 19, 1914 in Grayson to the union of Henry and Eva Humble and died Sunday, March 5, 2006 at Citizens Medical Center in Columbia.

She graduated from Southwestern Louisiana Institute and did a post graduate study at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX. She was a retired social worker who was also in the Navy during World War II.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Eva L. and Henry C. Humble; her sisters, Mary Eva Humble Grupe and Ruth Humble Bradshaw and her brother, Henry Richard Humble.

She is survived by her two nieces, Michele Bradshaw Bradford of Austin, TX and Carolyn Humble Hedges of Bossier City, LA; her nephew, Vern J. Funderburk, III of Arlington, TX; four great nephews; two great nieces and three great great nephews. Visitation will be Monday from 11:00 AM until 9:00 AM at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia.

KATHLEEN LUTRICK ROGERS
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA
Services for Kathleen Lutrick Rogers, age 92, of Columbia will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, March 7, 2006 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Tommy Basco officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Union Cemetery west of Columbia. Mrs. Rogers was born in Enterprise, LA on February 19, 1914 to the union of Silas and Jeffie Davis Lutrick and died Friday, March 3, 2006 at the Citizens Medical Center in Columbia.

She was a homemaker and had worked in years past at the Caldwell Parish High School cafeteria and as a nurse's aide at the Haven Nursing Center. She was a graduate of Grayson High School and a member of the Grayson Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, J.T. Rogers; her brothers, Clay Smith, Cleve Lutrick, Davis Lutrick and Silas Lutrick, Jr. and her sisters, Sadie Richardson, Alice Restelle and Carrie Dozar.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Margie and Jack Tomalewicz of Georgetown, KY; her sons and daughters-in-law, Horace and Iris Rogers of Grayson, James and Libby Rogers of Crestview, FL, Dwight and Sharon Rogers of Columbia and her son, Edridge Rogers of Atlanta, GA; her grandchildren, Ronnie Rogers, Adrianne Rogers, Jaret Rogers, Jenna Rogers, David Tomalewicz, Matthew Tomalewicz, Sarah Tomalewicz, Brandon Rogers and Lauren Rogers; her great grandchildren, Lucas Rogers and Tommy Rogers; her sister, Eula Mae Poole of Grayson; her brothers, Johnny Lutrick of Denver City, TX and Rev. Charles Lutrick of Hodge and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Lucas Rogers, Tommy Rogers, Brandon Rogers, Doug Smith, David Tomalewicz, Matthew Tomalewicz and Ronnie Rogers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Visitation will be Monday from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia.

MRS. VERA KATHLEEN TAYLOR
Cox Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA
Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Vera "Mancy" Taylor, age 78, of Bastrop, will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at the Concord Cemetery in Marion, LA with the Rev. Danny Hawthorne officiating. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Vera "Mancy" Taylor was born March 3, 1928 in Spencer, LA and died Saturday March 4, 2006 in Oak Grove, LA. She was a life long resident of Bastrop and a retired baby sitter with the Prep Center of Bastrop.

"Mancy" is preceded in death by her parents, Jim Lee and Myrtis Nolan Malone; husband, Hartwell Taylor; two sisters, Lovie Mae Blackwell and Marion Dorice Blackwell and a brother, Robert Taylor Malone.

Mrs. Taylor is survived by her two sons, Bennie Taylor and wife Linda of Oak Grove, LA and Donald Taylor and wife Paulette of Calhoun; four grandchildren, Lindsay Taylor, Jessica Owens, Jana Taylor, Steven Taylor and a sister, Mildred Lee Cicala of Monroe.

The family wishes to thank everyone at Hospice of Louisiana for the loving care and support extended to their mother. For those who wish memorials may be made to Hospice Care of Louisiana, 1410 Royal Avenue, Monroe, Louisiana 71201.

JAMES L. THOMAS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA
Funeral services for James L. Thomas, 72, of Farmerville, LA will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 7, 2006, at Enterprise Baptist Church near Farmerville. Officiating will be Rev. Carl B. Francois and Rev. Barry Dean Brister. Interment will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA.

Mr. Thomas was a member of Spencer Baptist Church. He was born on August 29, 1933 in Farmerville to Vera Dumas Thomas and James Walter Thomas. James was a construction worker for many years following pipelines. He then returned to Farmerville in 1986 and became well known as the Can Man or Potato Man. Some of his family called him Punkin. He is preceded in death by his birth mother, Vera Thomas; the mother he knew, Bobbie Thomas and son-in-law, James Lingefelt.

Mr. Thomas is survived by his devoted wife of fifty-three years, Pauline Thomas; five children, James Martez and Shirley Thomas of Lodi, CA, Dewanna Lingefelt of Bastrop, LA, Tonika and Jeff Davis of Nome, TX, Toria Thomas of Dayton, TX and Toshia and Wayne Weaver of Farmerville, LA; eleven grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; his father, James Walter Thomas of Spencer, LA; brother, Eugene and Carol Thomas of Slidell, LA; sister, Agnes Wilson of Farmerville, LA and many friends. Pallbearers will be Jeffery Davis, Wayne Weaver, Shane Lingefelt, Lance Lucas, Chadrick Davis, and Justin Thomas. Visitation will be Monday, March 6, 2006, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the church.

Louis Edward Abernathy, 70
OAK GROVE ó Louis Edward Abernathy, a bus and truck driver, died Saturday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Trinity Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery, Farmerville, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Kenneth W. Brewster, 67
SIMSBORO ó Kenneth W. Brewster, a business owner, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Margaret Coave, 86
WINNSBORO ó Margaret Coave, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Thomas H. Ellis, 60
BASTROP ó Thomas H. Ellis, retired chief mechanic for the Bastrop Fire Department, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery, Collingston. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Gladys Holdeman, 90
Gladys Holdeman of Monroe, a retired bookkeeper for Ouachita Cigar and Tobacco Co., died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Start Cemetery, Start.

Mitchell Henry McDaniel, 56
WINNSBORO ó Mitchell Henry McDaniel, a retired correctional officer, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Lois Ethel Myers, 91
BASTROP ó Lois Ethel Myers, a homemaker, died Saturday. Private graveside services were held Sunday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston.

Louise Poindexter, 79
NEWELLTON ó Louise Poindexter, a retired cook, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Shackleford Baptist Church, Newellton. Burial will be in Poindexter Cemetery, Newellton.

Francis W. Sadler III, 77
BASTROP ó Francis Ward Sadler III, retired from International Paper, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Christ Episcopal Church, Bastrop. Burial will be in Downing Pines Crematory, West Monroe, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation with family will be at the church after the service.

Lorane White, 56
Lorane White, a homemaker of Monroe, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Previously acknowledged
Anderson, Sharon: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Berean Baptist Church, Monroe.
Gary, Carlene: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Tabernacle Baptist Church, Monroe.
Maxwell, James T.: 10 a.m. today, Hill Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Owens, Frances Louise: 2 p.m. today, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Rogers, Kathleen Lutrick: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Scales, Bennie Ray: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Hopewell Baptist Church, Dubach.
Smith, Audrey: 2 p.m. today, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Spearsville.
Teague, James Lemuel: 10 a.m. today, Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

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

HARRIETT C. (HATTIE) HUMBLE
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA
Services for Harriett C. (Hattie) Humble, age 91, of Columbia will be held Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at 1:00 PM from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Troy Fore officiating. Interment will follow at Old Bethel Cemetery in Clarks.

Ms. Humble was born on November 19, 1914 in Grayson to the union of Henry and Eva Humble and died Saturday, March 4, 2006 at Citizens Medical Center in Columbia.

She graduated from Southwestern Louisiana Institute and did a post graduate study at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX. She was a retired social worker who was also in the Navy during World War II.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Eva L. and Henry C. Humble; her sisters, Mary Eva Humble Grupe and Ruth Humble Bradshaw and her brother, Henry Richard Humble.

She is survived by her two nieces, Michele Bradshaw Bradford of Austin, TX and Carolyn Humble Hedges of Bossier City, LA; her nephew, Vern J. Funderburk, III of Arlington, TX; four great nephews; two great nieces and three great great nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday from 11:00 AM until time of services at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia.

JOHN ZEFFREY LUCAS, JR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for Mr. John Zeffrey Lucas, Jr., 77, of Ruston, LA, will be at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, March 8, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Larry Eubanks officiating. Interment will follow in South Central Baptist Church Cemetery near Wisner, LA.

John Zeffrey Lucas, Jr. passed away March 5, 2006 after a lengthy illness. He leaves his beloved wife of forty-eight years, Betty McMahan Lucas. He is survived by his four devoted children: daughter, Harriet Lucas Kicker and Eddy Kicker and their children, Rachel and Adam Kicker of Greenville, SC; son, John Zeffrey Lucas III and Mindy Holman Lucas of Houston, TX, and their children Madeline, Merrick, and Maggie Lucas; son David Eric Lucas of Slidell, LA, and his children Ashley, Lindsey, and Zeffrey Lucas of Thibodaux, LA; and son, Jason Kyle Lucas, currently working in Baghdad, Iraq, and his children Andrew and Emily Lucas, of Houston, TX.

He was born on June 7, 1928 in Strong, AR, son of John Zeffrey Lucas, Sr. and Edith Cullum Lucas. He was the brother of Juanita L. Ulmer, Azella L. King, Naomi L. Keyes, and one surviving sister, Iris Lucas Eaton, of Baskin, LA.

After serving in the Korean War, he returned and earned a degree in Geological Engineering from Louisiana Tech University. He worked for the Social Security Administration and retired as Branch Manager of the Ruston office after thirty years of service. Over the many years of working in SSA, he developed lifelong friends and the family would like to recognize them as honorary pallbearers: Dan Aycock, Gerald Bryant, Irwin Claire, Les Davis, Morris "Mac" McClain, Lynn Tiller, and Jim Watts. The family also wishes to acknowledge special friends, Carolyn Dalfieum and Diane Taylor; and his caring doctors, Dr. Scott Barron, Dr. Ron Hammett, Dr. William Matthews, and Dr. Richard O'Donovan.

Pallbearers are nephews, Ty Britt, Art Goode, Leslie Keyes, Steve Keyes, Stanley Keyes, Craig King, Hugh Smith, and Furman Ulmer, Jr. He also leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews.

Close friends and family will always remember his sharp wit, endless playful spirit, and tremendous intellect. He instilled in his children and grandchildren a lifelong love of learning. This passion made everyday moments fun as well as educational opportunities. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

MRS. AGNES KRIST RISLEY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA - Funeral services for Mrs. Agnes Krist Risley, age 90, will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 8, 2006 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Mark Fenn. Interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe.

Mrs. Risley was born on June 29, 1915 in Libuse, LA and passed away on Monday, March 6, 2006 at Avalon Place Nursing Home in Monroe.

She was born to the union of Louis and Marie Krist, who were immigrants of Czechoslovakia. Mrs. Risley grew up in the small Czech community of Libuse. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Monroe.

s preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Martin C. Risley and eleven brothers and sisters. She was the youngest of twelve children.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Cary and Linda Risley of Monroe; granddaughter, Lori Rogers and husband Edward; grandson, Marty Risley; two great grandchildren, Cayce and Lauren Rogers all of Atlanta, GA and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Marty Risley, Melvin Corley, Wallace Corley, Haynes Garrett, Edward Rogers and Larry Spears. Visitation will be 5:00 until 9:00 PM, Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe.

MR. THOMAS A. THAMES, SR.
Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA - Funeral services for Mr. Thomas A. Thames Sr., 84, of Mangham, LA will be held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on, Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Gary Garris and Rev. James Miller officiating.

Interment will follow at Gwin Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro.

Mr. Thames was born December 9, 1921 in Mangham, LA and passed away, Monday, March 6, 2006 at Richardson Medical Center in Rayville. He was a resident of Mangham, a retired farmer and a member of the New Light Baptist Church. Ray Thames and great grandson, Reed Thomas Thames.

Survivors include his wife of sixty-six years, Aline Graves Thames of Mangham, LA; two sons, Alton and his wife Juanita Thames of Mangham, LA and George and his wife Wanda Thames of Mangham, LA; two daughters, Kathryn and her husband George Osborn of Vicksburg, MS and Ella Marie and her husband Lee Thornhill of Hamburg, AR; four sisters, Ruth Mae and her husband Carrol Roundtree of West Monroe, LA, Mavis Mangum of Winnsboro, LA, Wilma Harris of Winnsboro, LA and Doris Evans of Baton Rouge, LA; nine grandchildren, Thomas Osborn, Kathy Osborn, Leia O'Fallon, Brent Thornhill, Shannon Thames, Stephen Thames, Bernard King, George Thames Jr., and Chrystal Thames The grandsons will serve as pallbearers, Stephen Thames, George Thames Jr., Bernard King, Brent Thornhill, Marty O'Fallon, Thomas Osborn, Brad Haineault, Michael Schooler, and T.J. Osborn. The Honorary Pallbearers will be Terry Mangum, Dennis Thames, Johnny Royals, Leo Cheek, and George Lobrano.

The family will receive friends at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Tuesday, March 7, 2006. Memorials may be made to the Baptist Childrens Home.

LILLIE MAE HEAD TUCKER
Southern Funeral Home - Winnfield, LA
Lillie Mae Head Tucker, 84, died March 4, 2006, in Winnfield.

She was born at home in Sikes on July 18, 1921, to Walter and Bertha Erskines Head. A member of God's church, her name is written in the Lamb's Book of Life. She regularly attended Hart Assembly of God.

Mother to ten children (two sets of twins), she endured hardship and loss with faith, fortitude and good humor. A gardener and quilter, she was beloved and admired for her sense of family and community and for her upbeat outlook, beautiful meals, jellies, work ethic and strength. A grandson-in-law once joked that at her death, people would be crying around an empty biscuit pan, and it's true, everyone will miss the blessed gifts of her hands and heart, and how she remembered everyone's favorite, center biscuit, dumplings or chocolate oatmeal cookies. The day she died, she cooked and baked.

Lillie Mae went to Sikes School. A retired nurse's aide, in the '50s she and her husband had a country store in West Monroe.

She was preceded in death by husband, Houston Alson Tucker (married 1/30/37); daughter, Wilma Jordan; sons, Marcus, Ronald and Donald; sisters, Violet Whitaker, Rosa Howell, Colleen Parker, and Head brothers Marshall, Onus, Isaac and Jack, and great granddaughter Ashley Ballard.

She is survived by sons, Lonnie and Connie (Adell), Tommy (Judy), Rick (Darlene), and daughters, Debbie Simpson (Steve), and Alice Coonce (John); also by grandchildren, Becky Shell, Onnie and Robert Jordan, Teresa Tucker, Robin Cater, Corey Tucker, Deann Crouch, Johnny and Chet Tucker, Todd Tucker, Toya Armstrong, Angel Lanier, Rhonda Stone, Sarah Gresham, Troy Tucker and Deena Garcia. She has twenty-seven great grandchildren and three great-greats.

Pallbearers are Onnie and Robert Jordan, Justin Shell, Corey Tucker, Johnny Tucker and Todd Tucker.

Honorary pallbearers are Jarrod Armstrong, Laverl Shell, James Shell, Steve Simpson. Toya Armstrong will sing "I Need No Mansion Here" and "Milky Way".

Services are under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield where the family will receive friends Monday 5:00 until 9:00 PM and 8:00 until 10:00 AM Tuesday. Services are 10:00 AM, Tuesday at the funeral home with Bros. John Trotter and Wallace Ingles officiating. Burial is at Friendship Cemetery, Sikes. Family and friends can go to Lillie's house after to share food and memories of our beloved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, aunt and friend. Special thanks to the staff of Winn Parish Medical Center and Dr. Dupree. Friends may express messages of condolence online by visiting www.southernfuneralhome. com.

MRS. LORANE HAYNES WHITE
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for Mrs. Lorane Haynes White, 56, of Monroe, will be at 1:00 PM Wednesday, March 8, 2006, at Sandy Bayou Baptist Church in Columbia, LA with Rev. Larry Russell officiating. Interment will follow in Sandy Bayou Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Mrs. White passed away Sunday, March 5, 2006 at St. Francis Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruthie Haynes; father, Felton Haynes; sister, Myrtle Ponder; and brother, Carl Felton Haynes.

Mrs. White is survived by her husband, James S. White; children, Shelia Cararas and husband, Stewart, Debbie Gibson and husband, Marvin, Preston White and wife, Amanda, and Jaime Cain; five grandchildren; brothers, Preston Haynes, Thomas Haynes, Marvin Haynes, and Richard Haynes; and sisters, Ruth White, Wanda Temple, Marilyn Haynes, and Patricia Bishop.

Pallbearers will be Scott Cararas, Patrick Temple, Brad Smith, Mitch Grant, Kreig Hogard, and Kevin Hogard.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe and from 12:00 PM until service time on Wednesday at Sandy Bayou Baptist Church.

Yvonne Brice, 66
Yvonne Brice of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Jonathan M. Brown, 16
NEW ORLEANS ó Jonathan Michael Brown, a student, died Feb. 28. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Gaither Memorial Cemetery.

Eva B. Chappell, 75
Eva B. Chappell of West Monroe, a retired supervisor with Bancroft Bag Co., died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Simsboro Cemetery, Simsboro. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Margaret A. Cuave, 86
WINNSBORO ó Margaret Albritton Cuave, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Terry Danna, 57
NEW ORLEANS ó Terry Danna, formerly of Monroe, a butcher, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Muheifen and Son Funeral Home, Kenner. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time.

Thomas L. 'Bo' Evans, 61
Thomas L. "Bo" Evans of West Monroe, an automobile repair shop foreman, died Saturday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Reagan Cemetery, Baskin. Arrangements are under the direction of Louisiana Mortuaries of Shreveport.

Gary W. Ezell III, infant
RAYVILLE ó Gary Wayne "Tristan" Ezell III, the infant son of Gary W. and Carolyn D'Ann Ezell, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Lamar Church Cemetery south of Delhi. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Delmar Milton Green, 67
EL DORADO, Ark. ó Delmar Milton Green, a laborer, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Faith Fellowship Church, El Dorado. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at Pleasant Green Cemetery, Strong, Ark., under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Charles Ray Jackson, 42
DALLAS, Texas ó Charles Ray Jackson, formerly of Rayville, a laborer, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Harold Kirkpatrick, 84
ST. JOSEPH ó Harold Kirkpatrick, a water plant employee, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Maryland Baptist Church. Burial will be at Legion Cemetery, Newellton, under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Linda Lea Leggett, 63
BASTROP ó Linda Lea Leggett, a retired certified nursing assistant, died Monday. Services are private under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Sarah Lewis, 80
TALLULAH ó Sarah Lewis, a cook, died Feb 28. Services are 11 a.m. today at First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial will be at New Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Mitchell H. McDaniel, 56
WINNSBORO ó Mitchell Henry McDaniel, a former Wisner police officer, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert.

Margie Miles, 83
Margie Miles of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Martin A. Parker, 85
Martin A. Parker of Monroe, retired manager of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Monroe, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe.

James Ramsey, 67
MARION ó James Ramsey, a laborer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Francis W. Sadler III, 77
BASTROP ó Francis Ward Sadler III, an engineer with International Paper Co., died Saturday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. today at Christ Episcopal Church, Bastrop. Visitation will follow at the church's parish hall. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Ruby Lee Sewell, 96
Ruby Lee Sewell of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Bailey Funeral Home, El Dorado, Ark. Visitation is 12:30 p.m. Thursday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Fredonia Cemetery, El Dorado.

Thomas A. Thames Sr., 84
MANGHAM ó Thomas A. Thames Sr., a retired farmer, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Gwin Cemetery.

Ruth Welch, 76
GILBERT ó Ruth Welch, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Previously acknowledged
Anderson, Sharon: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Berean Baptist Church, Monroe.
Gary, Carlene: 11 a.m. today, Tabernacle Baptist Church, Monroe.
Poindexter, Louise: 1 p.m. today, Shackleford Baptist Church, Newellton.
Rogers, Kathleen Lutrick: 10 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Scales, Bennie Ray: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Hopewell Baptist Church, Dubach.

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

George M. Adkins - 12/8/20~3/8/05
Gone, Yet not forgotten, Although we are apart, Your Spirit lives within us,
Forever in our heart. Love, Your Wife & Daughters

RUTH M. WELCH
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA
Services for Mrs. Ruth M. Welch, age 76, of Gilbert, LA will be at 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 9, 2006 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro with Rev. Marion Collier officiating. Interment will follow in South Central Cemetery near Wisner under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro.

Mrs. Welch passed away on March 6, 2006 at the Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. She was preceded in death by parents, Frank and Ida Bell Smith; daughter, Carolyn Sue Welch McCaul; sister, Pearl Smith Foss; brothers, Jesse Douglas Smith, Lynn Smith and Frank Smith, Jr.; brothers-in-law, Dennis Welch, O. J. Sikes and Billy Welch.

Survivors include her Loving Husband of fifty-six years, Noah B. Welch of Gilbert, LA; son, James Donald Welch and daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Lee Welch of Gilbert, LA; son, Jesse Welch of Gilbert, LA; son-in-law, Marvin McCaul and wife, Pam of Maple, TX; three grandchildren, Carolyn Welch Free of Winnsboro, Melanie McCaul and Marvin "Bobo" McCaul Jr. both of Maple, TX; two great grandchildren, Madison and Noah Free of Winnsboro, LA; two sisters, Shelbie Jean Rivers and husband, Shane of Shreveport, LA and Kathy Brummett and husband, Rick of Baytown, TX; four brothers, Glynn "Pokey" Smith and wife, Sheila of Ruston, LA, Jerry Smith, Dennis Smith and wife, Denise, and Billy Smith and wife, Diana all of Winnsboro, LA; sisters-in-law, Alice Temple and husband, Nolan, Helen Morrison and Faye Welch all of Winnsboro, LA; brother-in-law, Truman Welch of Winnsboro and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Pallbearers will be Marvin McCaul Jr., Josh Moses, Mark Fulford, Shannon Smith, Travis Welch, Buddy Fulford, Tracy Smith and Michael Temple. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM till 8:00 PM Wednesday evening at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro, LA.

Kenneth W. Brewster, 67
SIMSBORO ó Kenneth W. Brewster, a business owner, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Rock CornerBaptist Church, Dubach. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Simsboro, under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Nina Britton, 88
Nina Britton of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Terrell Carr, 28
Terrell Carr of Monroe, a custodian, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Beverly White Carter, 67
FERRIDAY ó Beverly Jane White Carter, owner of H&R Block in Ferriday, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in White's Ridge Cemetery, Jonesville.

Patsy Chapman, 65
WINNSBORO ó Patsy Chapman, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Eva Rae Eddines, 90
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. ó Eva Rae Eddines, a homemaker, died Feb. 27. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Chatham. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Edgar George, 89
OLLA ó Edgar George, a retired logger, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Springhill Baptist Church near Kelly. Visitation is today at the church until service time. Burial will be in Roberts Cemetery, Kelly, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Lula Mae Jackson, 66
GRAYSON ó Lula Mae Jackson, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Rosie L. Jackson, 65
INGLEWOOD, Calif. ó Rosie L. Jackson, a retired private sitter formerly of Monroe, died Feb. 27. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Darrell Lynn Johnson, 37
Darrell Lynn Johnson of Monroe, a fire communications officer with the Monroe Fire Department, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Jimmy L. Kilcrease, 56
FARMERVILLE ó Jimmy L. Kilcrease, a farmer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Arthur King, 79
FARMERVILLE ó Arthur King, a retired machinist operator, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Zion Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Myrtis Ethel Kyle, 103
ELKMONT, Ala. ó Myrtis Ethel Kyle, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Antioch Methodist Church, Simsboro. Visitation is 9-11 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Thursday at Atlanta Methodist Church Cemetery, Atlanta.

Agnes Lewis, 99
COLUMBIA ó Agnes Lewis, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

John Zeffrey Lucas Jr., 77
RUSTON ó John Zeffrey Lucas Jr., retired branch manager for Social Security Administration, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at South Central Baptist Church Cemetery.

James Martin, 50
NEW ORLEANS ó James Martin, a handyman, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Bishop Vercy S. Moore, 57
NEW ORLEANS ó Bishop Vercy S. Moore, an accountant, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Venice Muckelrath, 83
NEWELLTON ó Venice Muckelrath, founder and former owner of Muckelrath Nursery in Newellton, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Selmon F. 'Cy' Owens, 80
OAK GROVE ó Selmon Franklin "Cy" Owens died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is noon until 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Unity Cemetery, Darnell.

Beatrice L. Phillips, 89
OAK GROVE ó Beatrice Louise Phillips, a nurse with West Carroll Hospital, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Dorothy 'Polly' Phillips,
Dorothy O. "Polly" Phillips of West Monroe, a retired coin shop owner, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Agnes Krist Risley, 90
Agnes Krist Risley of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Charles 'Billy' Spence, 76
BREAUX BRIDGE ó Charles E. "Billy" Spence, an oilfield welder formerly of Winnsboro, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Thomas A. Thames Sr., 84
MANGHAM ó Thomas A. Thames Sr., a retired farmer, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Buie Cemetery, Mangham.

Richard Thomas, 105
Richard "Koddie" Thomas of Monroe, a farmer, died Monday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday at St. John A.M.E. Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Job Hill Cemetery, Rhymes, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Vera M. Tolar, 86
NORMAN, Okla. ó Vera M. Tolar, a computer operator, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lorane White, 56
Lorane White of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Sandy Bayou Baptist Church, Columbia. Visitation is noon today until service time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Anderson, Sharon: 11 a.m. today, Berean Baptist Church, Monroe.
Brown, Jonathan Michael: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Evans, Thomas L. "Bo": 2 p.m. today, Reagan Cemetery, Baskin.
Ezell III, Gary Wayne "Tristan": 10 a.m. today, Lamar Church Cemetery, south of Delhi.
Green, Delmar Milton: 11 a.m. Saturday, Faith Fellowship Church, El Dorado.
Scales, Bennie Ray: 1 p.m. today, Hopewell Baptist Church, Dubach.
Sewell, Ruby Lee: 2 p.m. Thursday, Bailey Funeral Home, El Dorado, Ark.

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

COPELEN PARKER BRADLEY, SR.
Memorial services for Copelen Bradley, Sr. will be held Saturday, March 11, 2006 at 11:00 AM in the Emmanuel Methodist Church in Jackson, MS. Mr. Bradley passed away Monday, March 6, 2006.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Bradley; children, Copelen Bradley and wife, Joann, Susan Borquist and husband, Eric and Mary Poole and husband, Michael; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Emmanuel United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 6513, Jackson, MS 39282-6513.

PATSY ANN GUIMBELLOT CHAPMAN
Gill First National Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA
Patsy Ann Guimbellot Chapman, 65, passed away March 7, 2006 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe after a lengthy illness. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 9, 2006 at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Winnsboro with Rev. Bill Robertson, Rev. Doyle Adams, Rev. Don Blackman and Rev. Clovis Sturdivant officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Patsy was preceded in death by her daughter, Pam Chapman; her parents, Aline and Boyce Guimbellot and two sisters, Bettie Guimbellot Piercey and Margaret Guimbellot.

Surviving Patsy are her children, Patricia McMurray and husband, Bunny of Winnsboro, Wanda Kelley of Summerfield and Eddie Chapman of Rayville; two sisters, Cindy Barton and husband, Billy of Surprise, AZ and Freddie Carr and husband, John of Shreveport; four grandchildren, Carrie King and husband, Jason, Joseph Tatum and wife, Shannon and Melanie Chapman and Hunter Kelley; six great grandchildren, Victoria and Warren King, Josie, Alex and Eli and Jaron Tatum; brother-in-law, Gary Chapman and wife, Patricia and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends. Patsy was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Winnsboro. She was a Christian, whose unwavering faith helped her through the difficult times in her life. The most difficult time in her life was the death of her daughter Pam. Patsy gave all of herself in caring for Pam, who was ill for many years. She did this with love, compassion and total devotion. Patsy will be remembered for the loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend that she was. Her most cherished memories were those times spent with her family. Patsy will be sadly missed by all who loved her and she will be carried forever in their hearts. Pallbearers will be Billy Carr, John Carr, John-John Carr, Chris Franks, David Guimbellot, Pete Guimbellot, Todd Guimbellot and Ricky Slaughter. The family would like to thank Dr. Nelson Yount, the wonderful Specialty Care Unit and all the staff at St. Francis for the excellent care they provided to Patsy and for the kindness and consideration they gave to her and her family. Proverbs 31:10 Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. To sign guest book on line, visit www.gillfirstnational.com.

JIMMY L. KILCREASE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Jimmy Kilcrease, 56, of Farmerville, LA will be at 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 9, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Officiating will be Bro. David Barkley and Bro. Milas Parker. Interment will follow in Enterprise Cemetery. Mr. Kilcrease was born on February 16, 1950 in Monroe, LA. He passed away on March 7, 2006 in a farming accident.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Gladys and Robert Kilcrease and brothers, R.C. Kilcrease and Don Kilcrease.

He is survived by his wife, Judy Kilcrease, of thirty-eight years; sons, John "BoBo" Kilcrease and wife, Lee Ann and Mark Kilcrease and wife, Jennifer; daughter, Brenda Lee Johnson and husband, J.J.; grandchildren, Cambry, Sarah, Kelsey and Justin Kilcrease and Riley and Clint Johnson; sisters, Doris Harper and husband, Jerry and Ar ene Parks and husband, W.R.; half brother, M.O. Porter and wife, Margaret. Pallbearers will be John L. Hicks, Jimmy Pardue, Danny Hollis, John Collie, Mike Haddox and John Haddox.

DOROTHY "POLLY" O. PHILLIPS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy "Polly" O. Phillips, 94, of West Monroe will be at 11:00 AM Thursday, March 9, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Robert Spicer officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Mrs. Phillips passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at the West Monroe Guest House. She lived in the Cheniere area all of her life. She worked in retail in her early years and later assisted her husband in their coin and stamp shop and in raising camellias. She was skilled in many types of needle work and especially enjoyed sharing the items with her friends and family.

Mrs. Phillips was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin L. Phillips. She is survived by her nephews, James "Jim" White of Tomball, TX and Charles E. Phillips, Jr. of Pineville, LA; and niece, Dorothy Jean Seyfang of CT.

Pallbearers will be Claude Baines, Ray Caldwell, Jeff Greer, Jim Greer, Joe Jackson, and Robert John Wills. Visitation will be Thursday from 9:00 AM until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to Cheniere Baptist Church Building Fund.

Glen Atkins, 57
RUSTON ó Glen Atkins, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Mirl C. Cruse, 89
Mirl C. Cruse of Monroe, a retired clerk with the Department of Revenue, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Harris Chapel Cemetery, east of Olla. Arrangements are under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Lula Mae Jackson, 66
GRAYSON ó Lula Mae Jackson, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Evening Star Baptist Church, Grayson. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Mount Moriah Cemetery, Chatham, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Clara Mae Moore, 98
Clara Mae Moore of West Monroe, a pastor's wife, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

LaFayne P. Morris, 87
FARMERVILLE ó LaFayne Popwell Morris, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Venice H. Muckelrath, 83
NEWELLTON ó Venice Hemphill Muckelrath, founder and former owner of Muckelrath Plant Farm and Nursery in Newellton, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Pine Grove Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Selmon F. Owens, 80
OAK GROVE ó Selmon Franklin Owens, a farmer, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Unity Cemetery, Darnell.

Kermit Patton Jr., 75
RUSTON ó Kermit Patton Jr., a truck driver, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Friday at Pines Memorial Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Dorothy 'Polly' Phillips, 94
Dorothy "Polly" O. Phillips of West Monroe, a coin shop owner and operator, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Dorothy Davis Richard, 84
Dorothy Davis Richard of Monroe, a radiology technician, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Piney Grove Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Dianna Crowell Riddle, 54
Dianna Lynn Crowell Riddle of Ouachita Parish, died July 20. At her request, on Saturday, she was laid to rest at her old home place.

James Howard Rogers, 61
CRESTVIEW, Fla. ó James Howard Rogers, a construction foreman, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Ruth M. Welch, 76
GILBERT ó Ruth M. Welch, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at South Central Cemetery, Wisner.

Previously Acknowledged
Brown, Jonathan Michael: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Carr, Terrell: 1 p.m. Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe.
Carter, Beverly Jane White: 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Chapman, Patsy: 2 p.m. today, Oak Grove Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Eddines, Eva Rae: 11 a.m. Friday, Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Chatham.
Green, Delmar Milton: 11 a.m. Saturday, Faith Fellowship Church, El Dorado.
Jackson, Rosie L.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
King, Arthur: 1 p.m. Friday, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Kyle, Myrtis Ethel: 1 p.m. today, Antioch Methodist Church, Simsboro.
Sewell, Ruby Lee: 2 p.m. today, Bailey Funeral Home, El Dorado, Ark.
Spence, Charles E. "Billy": 11 a.m. Saturday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Thomas, Richard "Koddie": 2:30 p.m. Saturday, St. John A.M.E. Church, Monroe.

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

MRS. CLARA MAE POWELL MOORE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Services for Mrs. Clara Mae Powell Moore, 98, of West Monroe, LA will be held on, Saturday, March 11, 2006 at 10:00 AM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Rev. David Maxwell and Rev. Al Duncan officiating. Music will be furnished by Rev. Tim Post and a granddaughter, Sylvia Hebert. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, La under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

Mrs. Moore died March 8, 2006 at Ridgecrest Nursing Home, West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Moore served faithfully with her husband, Rev. Charlie L. Moore for sixty-five years as he pastored many churches in central and northeast Louisiana. After their retirement in 1971, they moved to West Monroe where they resided until their deaths.
She was preceded in death by her husband of seventy-six years, Rev. Charlie L. Moore; her infant son, Clarence Edward Moore; a grandson, Kerwin Odom; and her parents Liller and John Powell; brothers, Roy and Russell Powell; sisters, Myrtie Wilson and Kate Tyler. Left to treasure her memory are: son, Charles Wayne Moore and wife, Libba of Bastrop; daughters, Mary Lane and husband Martin, of Jasper, TX and Dorothy Spillers and husband, Boyd of West Monroe, LA; five grandchildren, Pat Williams and husband, Alton of Calhoun, LA, Carolyn Newman of West Monroe, LA, Wayne Moore and wife, Gina of Liberty, TX, Sylvia Hebert and husband, Keith of Port Arthur, TX and Kim Hutchison of Beaumont, TX; six great grandchildren, Rick Williams and wife, Heather of Calhoun, LA, Dr. Cherie Robertson and husband, Rick of Murphy, TX, Chris Newman and wife, Bonnie of White Oak, TX, Dawn and Brandon Hebert of Port Arthur, TX and Leslie Ann Hutchison of Beaumont, TX; great-great grandsons, Christian Newman of White Oak, TX and Will Williams of Calhoun, LA; one great great granddaughter, Caroline Robertson of Murphy, TX; seven step-great grandchildren; one sister, Irene St. Clergy of West Monroe, LA; one brother-in-law, Eddie Moore of Pineville, LA and two sister-in-laws, Pebble Moore and Billie Moore of Ball, LA.

Pallbearers will be grandsons and grandsons-in-law. Memorials may be made to The Ridge Avenue Baptist Church "I Love My Church" Fund. The family would like to thank the nurses and CNA'S on DeLoach Hall at Ridgecrest Nursing Home and Hospice Care of Louisiana, Inc. for their kindness and loving care of our mother.

LAFAYNE POPWELL MORRIS
Farrar Funeral HomeFarmerville, LA
LaFayne Popwell Morris was born near Farmerville to the union of Oscar Popwell and Ava Odom Popwell on February 23, 1919 and passed away on March 8, 2006 at her home. Visitation will be Friday, March 10, 2006 from 5:00 until 9:00 PM at Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Services will be held at Antioch Baptist Church, Farmerville at 10:00 AM Saturday with Bro. Paul Carter officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home.

She was preceded in death by her husband of forty-one years, Willard Morris; her son-in-law, Mack Corley; three brothers and five sisters.

Survivors include her children, son, Phil Morris of Farmerville; daughters, Carolyn Corley and husband, David, of Plano, TX, Willa Corley of Calhoun, LA, Patty Chapman and husband, Joel of Mt. Pleasant, TX and Addie Morris of West Monroe, LA. She also leaves two sisters, Ghrama Savell of Port Arthur, TX and Mearline Worley of Dubach, LA; her grandchildren, Paul, Robert, Chad and Jason Corley of Plano, TX, Craig Corley and Kelli Reppond of Calhoun, LA, Jared Chapman of Austin, TX, Stuart Chapman of College Station TX, Laura Chapman of Mt. Pleasant, TX and Anna Chapman of Arkadelphia, AR. She was also survived by twelve great grandchildren; four brothers-in-law; six sisters-in-law and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Mrs. Morris, a long time member of Antioch Baptist Church of Farmerville will be remembered as having a quick wit and sense of independence. She modeled to her family a wonderful mother and grandmother and left them a legacy of humor and creativity. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be Garland Colvin, Jeff Kennedy, James Malone, L.E. Pardue, James P. Smith, John Drue Taylor and Sam Ward.

The family would like to thank Dr. Matthew George and staff and Mrs. Helen Davis for their kindness and loving care shown to our precious loved one. Memorials may be given to the building fund or cemetery fund of Antioch Baptist Church, Farmerville or the Union Parish Council on Aging, 606 East Boundary Street, Farmerville, LA. 71241. Friends may send condolences to the family via our website at www.farrarfh.com.

VENICE HEMPHILL MUCKELRATH
Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA
Venice Hemphill Muckelrath left this world on Tuesday, March 7, 2006, at 11:40 AM at the Tensas Nursing Home in Newellton, LA where she had resided and had been well cared for since January 9, 1996. She was born February
14, 1923 in Urania, LA.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Roberta Crooks Hemphill; husband, William Alexander Floyd and their son, William Alexander Floyd Jr.; husband of fifty-six years, Clyde E. Muckelrath; three brothers, Charles Hemphill, Jerry Hemphill and Carl Hemphill and sister, Paula Hemphill Valentine.
She is survived by one son, Steven E. Muckelrath of Baton Rouge, LA; one daughter, Faye Dandridge and husband, Ed of St. Joseph, LA; two granddaughters, Leslie Dandridge Lee and husband, Jeff of St. Joseph, LA and Kelley Dandridge Scurria and husband, Tony of Ft. Benning, GA; six great grandchildren, Kellon, Maggie and Morgan Lee of St. Joseph, LA and McKenzie, Anne-Marie and Katelyn Scurria of Ft. Benning, GA; two sisters, Margie Price and Betty Rose McKee, both of Logansport, LA; two brothers, Otis Ray Hemphill of Logansport, LA and Thomas Glen Hemphill of Sterlington, LAand scores of nieces and nephews. GeGe, as she was affectionately known by her grandchildren, was a long time member of Bethany Baptist Church in Newellton, LA, where she is remembered and loved by everyone. She has left to her children and grandchildren the most important things in life; these are the love of God, his goodness and teachings and the love of flowers and music. These are evidenced by the mark that "Muckelrath's Plant Farm and Nursery" left not only on our small community, but throughout Northeast Louisiana. She will be sorely missed, but we rejoice in the knowledge that she is now in a better place.

Funeral services will be Saturday, March 11, 2006, at 10:00 AM at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro, LA with the interment following in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Winnsboro, LA. Visitation will be Friday, March 10, 2006, from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro, LA.

MARTIN A. PARKER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Memorial services for Martin A. Parker will be 4:00 PM, Saturday, March 11, 2006 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Monroe, LA. Rev. Dick Humphries and Rev. Nancy Wofford will be officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Martin A. Parker was a beloved husband and dedicated father, married for sixty-three years to his wife, Liz. Martin passed away on March 6, 2006 to his gracious Father and Creator. Martin was known as a quiet, unassuming man with a genuine Christian spirit. He loved people and people loved to be around him.

Martin and his twin sister, Merceliete Aubuchon, were born on March 24, 1920 in Flat River, MO to the late Mr. and Mrs. John Albert Parker. Martin was preceded in death by his son, Dr. John Duane Parker.
Martin had five years of military service with the U.S. Army and served in World War II. After his military service, he attended and graduated from embalming school in St. Louis, MO. He then worked in the funeral business in Brookhaven, MS and Monroe, LA. He retired as manager of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home; then worked for several more years at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Martin was a member of the Downtown Rotary Club in Monroe, the Civitan's Club in Brookhaven, MS, a Mason of the Scottish Rite Lodge and a Shriner in Brookhaven, MS, and St. Paul's United Methodist Church of Monroe where he was a member of the Lea Joyner UMC Men's Bible Study.

He is survived by his wife, Liz and daughters, Barbara Ellen Parker of Dallas, TX and Carole Parker Ennis of Oklahoma City, OK; daughter-in-law, Laura Allen Parker; sister, Merceliete Parker Aubuchon; grandchildren, Dan Blue and wife, Ann of Phoenix, AZ, Brandee Blue Lester of Oklahoma City, OK, Mimi Parker Rutledge and husband, Mike of Monroe, LA, Randy Parker and wife, Missy of Monroe, LA and Parker Elizabeth Drain of Carrolton, TX; great grandchildren, Christopher Sullivan of Illinois, McKenna Lester of Loveland, CO, John Michael Parker of Monroe, LA, Hanna Elizabeth Boyd of Oklahoma City, OK, Hanlon Parker of Monroe, LA and Mary Alice Rutledge of Monroe, LA and nephews, Greg Glei and wife, Susan, Matt Glei and wife, Diane and Gordon Glei.
The family would like to extend thanks to all the prayer groups, the Hospice Care of Louisiana, many friends, Dr. Michael Cage and Dr. Charles Morgan.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church Allen-Parker Choir Fund, 1901 Lexington, Monroe, LA 71201 or the John D. Parker Golf Scholarship in care of ULM Athletic Scholarship Foundation, 700 University Avenue, Monroe, LA 71209. Visitation will be from 3:00 PM to service time at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Monroe, LA.

JAMES HOWARD ROGERS
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA
Services for James Howard Rogers, age 61, of Crestview, FL will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 11, 2006 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Charles Lutrick officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Union Cemetery west of Grayson. Mr. Rogers was born in Columbia on September 13, 1944 to the union of J. T. and Kathleen Lutrick Rogers and died Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at his residence in Crestview.
He was a construction foreman and worked all over the world, working in the United Arab Emerates, Cairo, Egypt and Port au PrincHaiti. He moved to Daytona, FL where he was working at the time of his illness. James attended Grayson Elementary School and graduated from Union High School in Willits, CA. He was also a veteran of the United States Army.

Survivors include his wife of thirty-six years, Elizabeth "Libby" McMurry Rogers of Crestview, FL; his daughter, Adrianne of Crestview, FL; his sister, Margie Tomalewicz and her husband, Jack of Georgtown, KY; his brothers, Horace Wayne Rogers and his wife, Iris of Columbia, Edge Rogers of Atlanta, GA and Dwight Rogers and his wife, Sharon of Columbia; his sister-in-law, Lynda Hooper and her husband, Ken; his brother-in-law, Bill McMurry and his wife, Janet; five nieces; eleven nephews and a host of relatives and friends.
Pallbearers will be David Tomalewicz, Matthew Tomalewicz, Brandon Rogers, Ron Rogers, Lucas Rogers and Tommy Rogers.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Old Union Cemetery Fund, % Citizens Progressive Bank in Grayson, the American Cancer Society or the Ouachita Parish Humane Society.
Visitation will be Friday from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia.

MRS. VERA WASHAM TOLAR
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Graveside Services for Vera Washam Tolar will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 11, 2006, in the Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA with Alan Robertson officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.

Vera was born on June 6, 1919 in Monroe, LA and died on March 6, 2006 in Norman, OK.
Vera was a graduate of Ouachita Parish High School and had resided in Rayville, LA until re-locating to Southern California, where she spent her working years for a school district. After retirement, Vera moved back to West Monroe, where she renewed old friendships and made many new ones. In 1993, for health reasons, she moved to Denver, CO, and resided there until late 2005, when she moved to Norman, OK, nearer her daughter and family. Vera was a member of the Church of Christ. Vera was preceded in death by her parents, Ollie and George Tolar; sisters, Louise Tolar, Maude Guidry and Iva Freeman and brothers, Nathaniel "Nick" Tolar and F.A. "Speedy" Tolar.
Survivors include her daughter, Frances Washam Troglin and husband, Rev. Charles of Wewoka, OK; brothers, Leonard Tolar of Rayville, LA and George Tolar, Jr. of Covina, CA. She is also survived by six grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; one great great grandchild and a number of nieces, nephews and special friends. A nephew, Cecil "Pete" Tolar and wife, Mable of Pine, CO are recognized as dedicated and loving caregivers to Vera.

Glen Atkins, 57
RUSTON — Glen Atkins, a cosmetologist, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Cathedral of Praise Worship Center, Ruston. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Nina Britton, 88
Nina Britton of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Parkview Church of Christ, Monroe. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Steven Brown, 36
COLUMBIA — Steven Brown, a laborer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Delores Caldwell, 49
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Delores Caldwell, a homemaker formerly of Monroe, died March 2. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. Monday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Minnie M. Chandler, 88
BASTROP — Minnie "Cricket" Madison Chandler, a former employee of Hickory Manor Nursing Home, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Willie Lee Davis, 79
WINNSBORO — Willie Lee Davis, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Mattie Galvin, 50
TALLULAH — Mattie Galvin, a homemaker, died March 2. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be at Waverly Cemetery, Waverly.

Delmar Milton Green, 67
EL DORADO, Ark. — Delmar Milton Green, a laborer, died March 3. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Faith Fellowship Church, El Dorado. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Strong, Ark., under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Darrell Lynn Johnson, 37
Darrell Lynn Johnson of Monroe, a fire communications officer with the Monroe Fire Department, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Linda W. Leggett, 63
BASTROP — Linda Williams Leggett, a retired certified nursing assistant, died Monday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Agnes Lewis, 99
COLUMBIA — Agnes Lewis, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Hopewell Baptist Church, Corey. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today with wake service from 6-7 p.m. at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be at Good Hope Cemetery, Corey.

James Martin, 50
NEW ORLEANS — James Martin, a handyman, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. March 17 at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Thursday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be at Powell Street Extension Cemetery.

Jesse Jewel Maryland, 81
Jesse Jewel Maryland of Monroe, a truck driver, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Light Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7:30 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Donnie Ray McKenzie, 50
START — Donnie Ray McKenzie, an auto mechanic, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Margie Miles, 83
Margie Miles of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Holly Grove Baptist Church, Sugar Hill. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at Union Valley Cemetery, Baskin.

Bishop Vercy S. Moore, 57
NEW ORLEANS — Bishop Vercy S. Moore, an accountant, died Saturday. Services are noon Saturday at Berean Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Powell Street Extension Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

James Ramsey, 67
MARION — James Ramsey, a laborer, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church, Spearsville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Johnny Roberts, 56
SWARTZ — Johnny Roberts, a switchman with Union Pacific Railroad, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Dixie Leanora Sims, 85
RAYVILLE — Dixie Leanora Sims, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Rayville United Methodist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Emma M. Stewart, 91
BASTROP — Emma Rhodella McNeece Stewart, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at Smith-Morgan Cemetery, Kingsland, Ark.

Kenyatta Stewart
TALLULAH — Kenyatta Stewart died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Hollie Vernon Watkins, 63
Hollie Vernon Watkins of Monroe, a construction foreman, died Wednesday. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Martha M. Wilson, 89
Martha M. "Big Mama" Wilson of West Monroe, a retired seamstress, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Gracie Winnfield, 86
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Gracie Winnfield, a homemaker formerly of Collinston, died March 2. Services are noon Saturday at Galilee Baptist Church, Collinston. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Trousdale Hill Cemetery, Collinston.

Eloise Wyatt, 85
Eloise Wyatt of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Previously Acknowledged
Brown, Jonathan Michael: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Lake Provid