JAMES MADISON "MATT" ALLEN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Graveside services for James Madison Allen, 83, of West Monroe, LA will be at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, November 2, 2005 at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens in West Monroe, LA. Officiating will be Reverend Mike Thompson under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.
Matt was born March 13, 1922 and passed away October 30, 2005.
Matt was educated in the Ouachita Parish Schools, Cypress, Crosley and Ouachita Parish High School. He completed three semesters at Northeast Junior College. He was a charter member of Claiborne Baptist Church; he was elected Deacon and held several other offices in the church. Matt served in the Army during World War II with the 96th Infantry Division in the South Pacific, making D-Day landing on Leyete Philippines and Okinawa. He received an Honorable Discharge with several Medals of Honor. Matt worked at the Monroe Louisiana Post Office (downtown) for thirty years, retiring on July 1, 1972. He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-nine years, Louana Vernon Allen, parents, Bennett Wilson Allen and Katie Simons Allen; brothers, Henry Dale Allen, Charles Ray Allen and Richard Wade Allen; sisters, Mary Neal and Josie Marie Thompson.
Matt is survived by one son Adrin Earl Allen; one daughter: Vivian Elaine Allen Finley; four sisters: Katie Blakeney, Marteal Hart, Patricia Hale and Charlotte Weems; two brothers: Huey P. Allen Sr. and B.W. Allen Jr; six grandchildren: Rhonda Finley Salinas and husband James, Rodney Duane Finley and wife Alisha, Randall "Randy" Dean Finley, Tammy Allen Chisholm and husband Mike, Lori Edwards, Arnold Allen and wife Kim; nine great-grandchildren, Dustin Salinas, Cameron Salinas, Justin Henry, Jennifer Henry, Paula Allen, Debbie Freeman, Skylar Allen, Lillie Allen and Rainy Finley and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends: Jesus said, In my Father's house are many mansions. If it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you, that where I am, you may be also." Friends prepare to meet in our Father's house. Amen.

REV. KEITH F. BABB
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for Rev. Keith F. Babb, 90, of Monroe, LA formerly of Bastrop, LA will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, November 2, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. C. T. Smith and Rev. William Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Rev. Babb died Monday, October 31, 2005 at North Monroe Hospital after a brief illness. He was a resident of Bastrop since 1952, living at the Avalon Place in Monroe since March of this year. A native of Malvern, AR, Bro. Babb attended Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, AR. He pastored churches for over fifty years in South Arkansas and North Louisiana, including First Baptist Church of Marion and the former West Side Baptist Church of Bastrop. Bro. Babb's number one priority was telling people about Jesus and the plan of salvation. His family was his life on earth.
Rev. Babb is survived by his wife of sixty-five years, Bessie Hooks Babb, also of Avalon Place, and son, Keith W. Babb and his wife, Carolyn; two grandchildren, Bryan Babb and wife, Alisa and Keena Antley and husband, Rob; one great grandchild, Aden Antley all of Monroe; half sister, Connie Nelms of Shreveport, and several nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Bobby; brothers Ray and Ira, and sister Nella Faye
Pallbearers will be Thomas Philley, W. T. Glass, Scotty Barnes, Gene Ford, James and Rodney Hutchins.
Honorary pallbearers will be Milton Wilks, C. L. Pippen, Dick Revels, Dr. Carter Cox, Jerry Wilson, Vaughn Phelps and Royce Christmas.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Tuesday, at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe, LA.
The family would like to thank the staff of the Avalon Place, especially Jamie Griffin and the I.C.U. staff at North Monroe Hospital.

MRS. LILLIE LENORA HOSS
Owens Funeral Home - Ruston, LA
Funeral Services for Mrs. Lillie Lenora Hoss, age 76, of Marshall, TX, formerly of Dubach, will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, November 3, 2005 at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Ruston, LA with the Reverend Randy Lee officiating. Burial will follow in Henry Cemetery in Hico under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston.
Mrs. Hoss was born on July 20, 1929 in Hico to Houston and Iberia Williams. She died October 30, 2005 in Marshall, TX. Mrs. Hoss was a waitress at Maxwell's Restaurant for over fifteen years. She was a loving and caring person who looked after many shut-ins in the Dubach area. She was an avid reader, and loved to sew, crochet, quilt, garden and canning vegetables. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Dubach for many years. Mrs. Hoss also worked with the Ladies' Auxiliary at North Monroe Hospital and the Christian Book Store in Dubach.
Mrs. Hoss is survived by her children: Mickey Riley Hoss and Wife Carla of Marshall, TX, Linda Hoss Williamson and husband Robert of Sterlington, Dan Bryan Hoss and wife Mary of Grenada, MS, and Saundra Jean Brumett and husband David S. of Simsboro; one daughter-in-law Carol Ann Hoss; ten grandchildren and one great grandchild; three brothers: Melvin Williams, Clinton Williams, and Donald Ray Williams. She was preceded in death by her husband of forty years, Homer A. Hoss, one son Gary Ray Hoss and one grandson Robert Carl Williamson Jr.
Visitation will be Wednesday, November 2, 2005 from 5:00 until 8:00 PM at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Ruston.
To leave a memorial message for the family online, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneral home.com.

MRS. LOLA VELMA WALDROUP JOWERS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral Services for Mrs. Lola Velma Waldroup Jowers, 90, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, November 2, 2005 at the St. Matthew's Catholic Church in Monroe, LA with Rev. Joseph Puthuppally officiating. Burial will be in the St. Paschal's Catholic Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Jowers was a member of the St. Paschal's Catholic Church in West Monroe, LA and also of the St. Matthew's Catholic Church in Monroe, LA and she was a member of St. Paschal's Altar Society. Mrs. Jowers and her husband established Jower's Grocery in 1949. Mrs. Jowers was a volunteer with the West Monroe Police Department. She was also a member of the West Monroe Senior Center, where she loved to do ceramics and painting. Mrs. Jowers is preceded in death by her husband, Hiram Jewel Jowers; her parents, William and Mattie Kelly Waldroup; two sisters, Lottie Compton and Georgia Medlin and four brothers, Herman, Jake, Hugh and Bo Waldroup.
Survivors include her two daughters, Patricia Joiner and husband Buddy of Calhoun, LA and Carolyn Laws and husband Bill of West Monroe, LA; son, Douglas Jowers and wife Rutheen of Shreveport, LA; sister, Elizabeth Schmitz and husband Don of Sioux Falls, SD; brother, Bert Waldroup and wife Pat of West Monroe, LA; two special sister-in-laws, Helen Waldroup of Eros, LA and Dot Waldroup of West Monroe, LA; nine grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren and one great great grandson.
Pallbearers will be David Joiner, Jared Walker, Ryan Jowers, Tony Waldroup, Lloyd Waldroup and Ken Waldroup.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Tuesday, November 1, 2005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with a Vigil Wake Service at 7:00 PM.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the Doctors, Nurses and Care Givers on the fourth floor of Glenwood Regional Medical Center and also to the staff of the Longleaf Nurse Care Center in Ruston, LA and especially Mrs. Melva Brown, Mrs. Jowers' roommate.

MRS. BILLIE RUSSELL EVERETT RAY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Billie Russell Everett Ray, 75, will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Officiating will be Marlin Betts. Graveside service will be at 2:00 PM in Ogden Cemetery in Fort Necessity, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe.
Mrs. Ray was born on April 17, 1930 in Liddieville, LA and passed away on October 31, 2005.
Mrs. Ray was preceded in death by her parents: William "Bud" and Delma Russell and her siblings: Dock Russell, Marvin Russell and Lucille George.
She is survived by her daughters: Pam Bratton and husband Larry, Christy Gwin and husband Chuck; son: Keats Everett; daughter-in-law: Susan Everett all of Monroe; brother: Glynn Russell of Paducah, Kentucky; brother-in-law: M.A. George of Canton, Mississippi; sister-in-law: Jan Russell of Monroe, Louisiana; grandchildren: Shea Bratton Beard and husband Beau, Lindsay Bratton Mullins and husband Grey, Ashley Gwin, Matt Everett and Hunter Everett; great granddaughter: Anna Claire Beard.
The family would like to give a very special "thank you" to the following staff members of Landmark Nursing Home: Gwen, Tonya, Sara, Michael, Stephanie, Keesla, Bertha, Brenda and Sheila.
Pallbearers will be family member and friends.
Visitation will be 5:00 until 7:00 PM, Tuesday at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe.

Mack Boyce Brasher, 79
BASTROP — Mack Boyce Brasher, a retired M.T.S. trainer for the power plant at International Paper Company, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5:30-8:30 today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Annie L. Bryant, 74
RAYVILLE — Annie L. Bryant, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Dolan Hammons, 86
DOWNSVILLE — Dolan “Buddy” Hammons, a retired superintendent for the Louisiana Highway Department, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Downsville Baptist Church. Burial will be at Downsville Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Lillie Lenora Hoss, 76
MARSHALL, Texas — Lillie Lenora Hoss died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Evelyn Rytter Howlett, 97
Evelyn Rytter Howlett of Monroe, formerly of Charleston, Mo., a retired probate clerk, died Thursday Graveside services were Saturday at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Charleston, Mo., under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Patricxiia Johnson, 8
DALLAS — Patricxiia Johnson, a student formerly of Monroe, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

James W. Manning Jr., 49
HAYNESVILLE — James Walter Manning Jr. died Sunday. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Leeola McLain, 89
RAYVILLE — Leeola McLain, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Stevenson Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Maudine Morehouse, 80
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Maudine “Pete” Morehouse, a retired food service technician, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Claude Reed, 67
Claude Reed of Monroe, a farmer, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Baby Girl Smith, infant
BASTROP — The infant daughter of Kevin and Tikisha Smith, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Willie Smith, 64
MANGHAM — Willie Smith, a truck driver, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Morris Spencer, 60
COLLINSTON — Morris Spencer, a farmer, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Joseph Staten Jr., 37
Joseph Staten Jr. of Monroe, a roofer, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Tommie Stewart, 50
Tommie Stewart of Monroe, a laborer, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Curtis Williams, 76
PIONEER — Curtis Williams, a farmer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Luella Wilson, 80
Luella Wilson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Alton Wright, 65
Alton Wright of Choudrant, a plumbing contractor, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Previously Acknowledged
Ezell, Sam C.: 10 a.m. today, Richland United Pentecostal Church, Holly Ridge.
Farley, Bettie Harkins: 2 p.m. today, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Felder, Deola: 11 a.m. Friday, St. Jude Baptist Church, Monroe.
Freeman, Mary Ethel: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Lord, Josephine: 10 a.m. today, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Winnsboro.
Martin, Gerry: Noon Wednesday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Nelson, Betty Jean Bass: 1 p.m. today, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Palmer, Donnie D.: 2 p.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Sandifer, E.R.: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Scarborough, Rhoda Dell Lynn: 3 p.m. today, Tillou Baptist Church, Bastrop.

November 2, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

E. LEON COOK
Funeral services for E. Leon Cook, 83, will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, November 3, 2005 at the First Presbyterian Church in Lake Charles, LA. Leon died on October 30, 2005 due to injuries from a fall.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Clara Cook and his wife Margaret Maxwell.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Barnes Lacy; one daughter, Jys ele Jones and her husband David; three stepchildren; brother Bane Cook and his wife Gay of Monroe, LA; two grandchildren; one great grandchild all of Lafayette, LA as well as many nieces and nephews.
He will be interned in the Consolate Cemetery in Lake Charles under the direction of the Johnson Funeral Home

LAURA DARTLON SMITH
Cox Funeral Home - Oak Grove, LA
Funeral services for Laura Dartlon Smith, age 82, of Oak Grove, Louisiana will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, November 3, 2005 at the Fiske Union Assembly of God Church in the Fiske Union Community near Oak Grove.
Reverends Geary Phillips and Tommy Tarver will officiate.
Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Oak Grove, Louisiana.
Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove.
Mrs. Smith died Tuesday, November 1, 2005 at the North Monroe Hospital in Monroe, Louisiana.
She is preceded in death by her husband, J. T. "Sam" Smith; son, Sammy Ray Smith; her parents, Joseph Adolf Dartlon and Emily Trichell Dartlon; brother, A. C. Dartlon and sister, Julie Henson.
Mrs. Smith is survived by her son, Tommy Smith of Oak Grove; daughter, Lauretta Hill of West Monroe; daughter-in-law, Camille Smith Hatch of West Monroe; grandson, Steven Smith of Oak Grove; granddaughter, Sammi Smith of Bossier City; granddaughter, Alisa Hankins of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; grandson, Nicholas Hill of Frederick, Maryland; granddaughter, Lorie Hennigan of West Monroe; brother, R. G. Dartlon of Oak Grove; brother, Delton Ray Dartlon of Oak Grove; sister, Nora Lee Bigelow of Oak Grove; sister, Loretta Griffin of West Monroe; sister, Audrey Lett of West Monroe and eight great grandchildren.
Pallbearers are Byron Dartlon, Monette Dartlon, Ricky Lett, Jerald Hanson, John Hanson, Talmadge Hanson and Charles Ray Hanson.
Honorary Pallbearers are the nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends between the hours of 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday and between 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home in Oak Grove.

MARY FRANCES TOOKE
Stringer Family Funeral Services - Hazlehurst, MS
Mary Frances Tooke, 91,died peacefully at home in Crystal Springs, MS, on October 29, 2005. Visitation with her family is scheduled for Wednesday, November 2, 2005 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in the parlor of Crystal Springs United Methodist Church, immediately followed by the funeral service in the church sanctuary. A graveside service and interment will occur at Arcadia Cemetery in Arcadia, LA, at 3:30 PM on November 2, 2005.
Mrs. Tooke, born in Forest, MS, on April 7, 1914, was the only child of Joseph Antley "Jack" and Mary Ashmore Fairchild. She graduated from Crystal Springs Consolidated School in 1932, then furthered her education at Whitworth College in Brookhaven. She earned her undergraduate degree from State Teachers College (now the University of Southern Mississippi) in 1936, and a master's degree in music from Scarritt College in Nashville, TN, in 1942. During World War II she served at the U.S.O. at St. Mark's Methodist Church in New Orleans. At St. Mark's she also taught piano lessons to impoverished New Orleans children for a penny a lesson.
In 1943 she married Reverend Karl B. Tooke. Together they served in the pastorate of churches throughout the Louisiana Conference of the United Methodist Church. Reverend Tooke, with his wife, also worked for more than a decade with the United Methodist Board of Missions in Philadelphia, PA and in New York City. In the latter years of their retirement, the Tookes made their home in Crystal Springs, MS, where they were residing when Reverend Tooke died in 1998.
The Tookes had three children: John Karl Tooke, a U.S. Marine who was killed in action in Vietnam in 1967, Ruth Tooke Wilkinson and husband David of Brandon, MS and Mary Tooke Kitchens and husband Jim of Crystal Springs, MS. Mrs. Tooke was preceded in death by a grandson, Roy Karl Kitchens, and by a beloved son-in-law, James Evin Greer. She is survived by eight grandchildren: Reverend Sam Greer of Bush LA, Joseph S. Greer and Angel Greer, both of Brandon, Suzy Kitchens, Matt Kitchens, Dan Kitchens, Rebecca Kitchens Thorton and John W. Kitchens, all of Crystal Springs. Her great grandchildren, all of whom reside in Crystal Springs, are Gracie Kitchens, Will Thorton and Wes Thornton.
Memorial gifts may be made to The Rev. Karl B. Tooke Endowed Scholarship at Centenary College of Louisiana, P.O. Box 41188, Shreveport, LA 71134-1188.

ORELLE TUGWELL WATSON
Schmidt Funeral Home - Brookshire, TX
Orelle Tugwell Watson was born November 6, 1913 in the Conway Community, Union Parish, LA, and died peacefully in Katy, TX on October 29, 2005.
Her father Joseph Peyton Tugwell; mother Henretta Brasher Tugwell and husband Boyd K. Watson, Jr. preceded her in death.
Her son Boyd K. Watson, III, and wife Jane; sister Margie Taylor; sister-in-law Robbie Auger Watson; nephews John S. and Max P. Watson; niece Janet Rohman and granddaughter Kimberly Marion, survive her.
She was a graduate of Louisiana Tech and LSU (Master's) and a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She was a career teacher having taught in Marion, Bernice, LSU and Bossier City, each in LA, and in the public schools of Tyler, TX. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and educator.
Visitation will be at Kilpatrick's Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA from 12:00 until 1:30 PM, Friday, November 4, 2005, with graveside services following at 2:00 PM at the Conway Cemetery, North of Farmerville. Remembrances should be directed to the Conway Church Cemetery Fund, 4323 Hwy. 549, Marion, LA 71260.

ALTON WRIGHT
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Alton Wright was known to all as a genuine authentic "cowboy". He loved the Lord above all, family next, as well as friends and fellow cowboys, with the love for horses and roping trailing closely. He was a plumber by trade and was known to be the "best around". He was a wonderful Christian man who lived by the golden rule of "do unto others as you would have them do unto you!" He exhibited this by his willingness to offer assistance and give to others in their time of need.
Alton was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be missed by all who knew him, but remembered with love. He touched the lives of many and would encourage all left behind to live each day to its fullest.
Funeral services for Alton will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, November 2, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Officiating will be Brother Brad Jones, Dr. Connie Ward and Rev. Mark Foster. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Alton was a member of Mount Ararat Baptist Church, he presently attended Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents Jewel and Dottie Wright, and a sister, Opal Neighbors.
Alton is survived by his wife: Carolyn Spillers Wright; children: Greg W. Wright and wife Amy, Shelly R. Parker, Brad S. Wright and wife Kim, Jeff H. Spillers and wife Sharron, Jamie H. Spillers and wife Kaye; grandchildren: Nathaniel Wright, Taylor Wright, Mason Dixie Wright, Casey Cassels, Angela Cassels, Bailey Wright, Colten Wright, Destiny Spillers, Trey Spillers, Haleigh Spillers, Logan "Roper" Spillers, and Jason Spillers; siblings: Otto Wright, Adriel Wright, Truman Wright, Carolyn Davis, Eva Joyce Garrett, Sonny Wright and Elaine Bergeron; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Pallbearers will be Jack Taylor, Bruce Booth, Riley Lenard, Tracy Bearden, Charles Simpson and Eddie Ruggs.
Honorary pallbearers will be Matt Stephens, Troy Lynch, Clint Cooper, Mark Wilcher and Jesse Williams.
Memorials may be made to Wild Horse Ministries 460 Appleby Rd. Trout, LA. 71371 OR Cowboy Ministries 1996 Hwy 552 Downsville, LA. 71234.
Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

James Allen, 83
James Allen of West Monroe, a retired postal worker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Rev. Keith F. Babb, 90
The Rev. Keith F. Babb of Monroe, a minister formerly of Bastrop, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

John Anthony Buccola, 52
METAIRIE — John Anthony Buccola, a construction worker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Tonya L. Copeland, 29
Tonya L. Copeland of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Ethel T. Collins, 85
NEW ORLEANS — Ethel T. Collins, a schoolteacher, died Sept. 22. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be at Monroe City Cemetery, Powell Street extension.

Helen Davis, 68
Helen Davis of Monroe, a cook, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Light Baptist Church. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Grady E. Delhoste, 66
JONESVILLE — Grady E. Delhoste died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at First Pentecostal Church of Jonesville. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Acme Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Earlean Fortenberry, 65
TALLULAH — Earlean Fortenberry, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11:30 a.m. Friday at First Kingdom Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah. Burial will be at New Oakwood Cemetery, Fortune Fork.

Beuford Willmer Gilley, 80
Beuford Willmer Gilley of Calhoun, a retired carpenter, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is noon today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

John Michael Herron, 54
John Michael "Jay" Herron of Monroe, an employee of Sanders Building Mart, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Lillie Lenora Hoss, 76
MARSHALL, Texas — Lillie Lenora Hoss, a retired waitress formerly of Dubach, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Henry Cemetery, Hico.

Sadie Hughes, 86
WISNER — Sadie Hughes, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Morris Johnson, 90
COLUMBIA — Morris Johnson, a retired U.S. Air Force sergeant, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Lola Waldroup Jowers, 90
Lola Velma Waldroup Jowers of West Monroe, co-owner of Jower's Grocery, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial will be at St. Paschal's Catholic Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Baby Boy Kelly, infant
RAYVILLE — Baby Boy Kelly, son of Jammie Lynn Kelly and Terry Kelly, died Oct. 26. Graveside services are 9 a.m. Thursday at Monroe City Cemetery, Powell Street extension, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Roxie Lee Leonard, 83
QUITMAN — Roxie Lee Leonard died Oct. 28. Services are noon Friday at St. Rest Baptist Church, Quitman. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be at Mount Zion Cemetery, Quitman, under the direction of King Funeral Home, Ruston.

Katie Logan, 97
VIDALIA — Katie Logan died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

James W. Manning Jr., 49
HAYNESVILLE — James Walter Manning Jr. died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Dean Church near Haile. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. Friday until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Union Cemetery near Marion under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Milton O. Moore Jr., 75
Milton O. Moore Jr. of Monroe, a mechanic, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Old Midway Baptist Church, Epps. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Mattie Lee Price, 59
Mattie Lee Price of Monroe, a housekeeper, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Billie Everett Ray, 75
Billie Russell Everett Ray of West Monroe, a retired beautician, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Ogden Cemetery, Fort Necessity.

Angel Rogers, infant
DELHI — Angel Rogers, infant daughter of Jessica Anderson and Curtis Rogers, died Saturday. Graveside services are 9 a.m. today at Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery, Crowville, under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Laura Dartlon Smith, 82
OAK GROVE — Laura Dartlon Smith, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Fiske Union Assembly of God Church. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Sam Thomas, 86
DELHI — Sam Thomas, a farmer, died Oct. 27. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter AME Church. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Friday at McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be at Turkey Creek Cemetery.

Previously Acknowledged
Brasher, Mack Boyce: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Felder, Deola: 11 a.m. Friday, St. Jude Baptist Church, Monroe.
Martin, Gerry: noon today, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
McLain, Leeola: 2 p.m. today, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville.
Wright, Alton: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

November 3, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

JOHN MICHAEL "JAY" HERRON
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
John Michael "Jay" Herron, age 54, beloved son, husband, father and friend passed away suddenly, Tuesday, November 1, 2005, at St. Francis Medical Center, Monroe, LA.
Services will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, November 4, 2005 at Pine Grove Church, 4300 Loop Road, with the Reverend Dale Walker officiating. Visitation will be at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, on Thursday, November 3, 2005 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery following the service.
Jay was a graduate of Neville High School and attended Louisiana Tech University and Northeast Louisiana University. While serving in the U. S. Army, he was attached to USAREUR Headquarters, USAE, CENTAG, SHAPE European Command. He was an avid golfer and sportsman. He especially loved duck hunting with his son. Jay had been a residential contractor for many years, and was currently employed by Tom Sanders Building Mart. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John E. Baugh, Sr. and Lela and Benoit Herron.
He is survived by his loving wife of twenty-four years, Jolynn May Herron; beloved son, John Ernest Baugh "Jeb" Herron; parents, Mariann and Lee Herron; mother-in-law, Birdie Foster of Monroe; sisters, Mari Elise Cooper and husband John of Houston, TX and Martha Solko and husband Doug of Colorado Springs, CO; brother, Scott Herron and his wife Lisa of West Monroe; two nieces; two nephews; a large extended family; and a multitude of friends.
The pallbearers will be Stewart Causey, Gaylord Burrows, Doug Farr, Carl Sharp, Aaron Anzalone, and John Cooper.

REV. MARTIN LEWIS MOFFETT
Southern Funeral Home - Winnfield, LA
Rev. Martin Lewis Moffett, born April 16, 1908 in Gansville, LA, died October 30, 2005 at his residence. Preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Annie Moffett, five brothers; James Oliver, William Ashby, Dewey Eligh, Hubard Neander and Martin Winston, Jr., three sisters: Ollie Josephine Kitchingham, Annie Mae Culpepper and Bessie Catherine Ford. His first wife, Cora Irene Frazier, an infant son Donald Maurice and his second wife, Mildred Verdue Copeland Spigener.
Survivors include: one daughter, Imogene Marie Whitehead and her husband Preston Eugene Whitehead of Baton Rouge, La., two grandchildren; Rhonda Marie Bowers of Boston, In. and Ronald Eugene Whitehead of Midwest City, OK. two great-grandchildren; Victoria Marie Clark of Lewisville, TX and Rachel Ann Clark of Kokomo, In. He retired from the State Hwy Department in 1973. Brother Moffett was called to the ministry and ordained in 1957. Throughout his ministry he pastored several churches in the area including Siloam Baptist, where he was a member at the time of his death.
Friends may visit with the family at the Southern Funeral Home in Winnfield, Thursday November 3, from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be Friday, November 4, 2005 at 11:00 AM at the Siloam Baptist Church in Gansville with Reverends Charles Hammons and James Moffett officiating. Interment will follow in the Gansville Cemetery.

Sallie H. Armstrong, 89
Sallie H. Armstrong of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Annie L. Bryant, 74
RAYVILLE — Annie L. Bryant, a homemaker, died Oct. 29. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Family hour is 1-2 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Peter's Rock Baptist Church Cemetery.

Gladys Foley, 78
Gladys Foley of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Visitation is 1 p.m. Friday until services begin at the mausoleum chapel under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Sadie Hughes, 86
WISNER — Sadie Hughes, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are noon Saturday at Locust Hill Baptist Church, Extension. Burial will be at Daughter of Zion Cemetery, Extension, under the direction of Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Rothel Jackson, 70
CHATHAM — Rothel Jackson died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Mariah Baptist Church, Chatham. Visitation is 2-4:45 p.m. Friday at King Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Patricxiia Johnson, 8
DALLAS, Texas — Patricxiia Johnson, a student formerly of Monroe and daughter of Natasha and Patrick Johnson, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Holly Grove Baptist Church, Delco. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Mary Jo Kirby, 65
DUBACH — Mary Jo Kirby, a Licensed Practical Nurse, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Friday at Liberty Cemetery, Louann, Ark.

Katie Pearl Logan, 97
VIDALIA — Katie Pearl Logan, a retired telephone operator for South Central Bell, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is noon today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Louis McMillian, 63
BILOXI, Miss. — Louis McMillian, a farmer formerly of Rayville, died Oct. 29. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim's Rest No. 2 Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at Royal Blue Cemetery.

Maudine Morehouse, 80
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Maudine "Pete" Morehouse, a retired food service technician, died Oct. 29. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Rising Sun Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be at Sweet Canaan Cemetery.

Claude Reed, 67
Claude Reed of Monroe, a farmer, died Oct. 29. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Urie Bell Robinson, 62
BASTROP — Urie Bell Robinson, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Baby Girl Smith, infant
BASTROP — Baby Girl Smith, daughter of Kevin and Tikisha Smith, died Oct. 30. Graveside services are 1 p.m. today at Jerusalem Baptist Church Cemetery, Mer Rouge, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Willie Smith, 64
MANGHAM — Willie Smith, a truck driver, died Oct. 28. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Matthew's Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Morris Spencer, 60
COLLINSTON — Morris Spencer, a farmer, died Oct. 28. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Morehouse District Educational Association Building, Bastrop. Visitation is 9 a.m. Monday until services begin at the educational building. Burial will be at Trousdale Hill Cemetery, Collinston, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Derrick Wasson, 29
Derrick Wasson of Monroe, a caretaker, died Oct. 29. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Unity Church of God in Christ. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Curtis Williams, 76
PIONEER — Curtis Williams, a farmer, died Oct. 30. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Pioneer. Wake services are 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at Jones Cemetery, Pioneer.

Previously Acknowledged
Copeland, Tonya L.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Collins, Ethel T.: 11 a.m. today, Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Davis, Helen: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Light Baptist Church, Monroe.
Delhoste, Grady E.: 10 a.m. today, First Pentecostal Church of Jonesville.
Felder, Deola: 11 a.m. Friday, St. Jude Baptist Church, Monroe.
Fortenberry, Earlean: 11:30 a.m. Friday, First Kingdom Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Hoss, Lillie Lenora: 2 p.m. today, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Kelly, Baby Boy: 9 a.m. today, Monroe City Cemetery, Powell Street extension, Monroe.
Leonard, Roxie Lee: Noon Friday, St. Rest Baptist Church, Quitman.
Manning, James Walter Jr.: 1 p.m. Friday, Dean Church, near Haile.
Smith, Laura Dartlon: 2 p.m. today, Fiske Union Assembly of God Church, Oak Grove.
Thomas, Sam: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Peter AME Church, Delhi.

November 4, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

GLADYS SELF FOLEY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mrs. Gladys Self Foley, 77, of Monroe, will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, November 4, 2005, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, with Rev. George Bonner officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mrs. Foley was born September 2, 1928, in Dustin, OK and died November 1, 2005, at her residence. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of fifty-one years, Dr. John Foley.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Janice Foley of Tallahassee, FL; granddaughters, Olivia and Stephanie Foley; sister, Wanda Ebert and husband, Joe of Blackwell, OK; brother, Manuel Self and wife Shirley of Perry, OK; and many loving friends and neighbors.
Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time Friday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel.

ARMOND LAMAR LEWIS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Armond Lamar (A.L.) Lewis, 82, of West Monroe, Louisiana will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 5, 2005 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home with Reverend Mark Fenn and Reverend Scotty Sanders officiating. Interment will follow in Hasley Cemetery.
Mr. Lewis passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2005 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness. A native of Dubach and a long time resident of West Monroe, he served in the United States Navy, completing combat duty in the South Pacific during World War II. He received his bachelor's degree from Louisiana Tech and his master's degree in education from Louisiana State University. As a lifelong educator, he taught and coached at Logtown School, Swartz Elementary, Ouachita Elementary, Ouachita Junior High School, where he was regarded as an exemplary principal. Upon his retirement after thirty-six years of service, he owned and operated Orange Julius in Pecanland Mall and was later the administrator of Ouachita Parish teen court. He was a member of First Baptist Church in West Monroe and the Timothy Sunday School Class.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Anne Greene Lewis; his parents, Herbert and Mamie Lewis; and brothers Elwood "Dick" and Herman Lewis.
Mr. Lewis is survived by his daughter, Sara Lewis Sanders and husband, Louis; granddaughter Allison Stockard Painich and husband, Joey; the light in his life, great granddaughter Sarah Madison "Maddie" Painich; future great grandson Nathan "Nate" Thomas Painich; special friend, Libby Stone, all of West Monroe; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Pallbearers will be Todd Colvin, Alan Greene, Greg Greene, Richard Lewis, Case Sanders and Jacob Sanders.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, Louisiana.
Memorials may be made to Children's Ministries at First Baptist Church West Monroe.
The family would like to thank Dr. Ron Hammett, Dr. Assad Mouhaffel, Dr. Keith White, the staff at Glenwood Regional Medical Center, and Samantha Jones for the excellent care and compassion for our beloved father, grandfather, and "Big Papaw."

RITA G. HARRIS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Rita G. Harris, 63, of West Monroe, LA will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 5, 2005 at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Woody Rimes. Interment will be at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Mrs. Harris was born July 25, 1942 and passed away November 2, 2005.
Mrs. Harris is survived by her husband Barney Harris; son: Richard Harris; daughter's in law: Krista Harris and Carol Mathus; grandchildren: Jennifer Harris and Christian Carroll; sisters: Beryl LaRocco, JoAnn Gregory and brother: Max Eldridge.
Pallbearers will be Wesley Clark, Tommy Gist, Fred Glover, Willie Kvaternik, Doyle T. Saterfiel, and Willie Smith.
Honorary pallbearers will be Harvey Arrant, Rodney Cannon and Troy Lynch.
Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
The family would like to express a special thank you to Dr. David Raines and nurse and friend, Sue Luther, and great neighbor and friend Lennie Williams.

ANNIE OLA TRAVIS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mrs. Annie Ola Travis, 85, of West Monroe, will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 5, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Charles Best and Rev. Gordon Donahoe officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Travis was born July 25, 1920, in Columbia, LA and died November 3, 2005, in West Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Travis; son, Jimmie Travis; and grandson Jamie Travis.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Kenny and Gloria Travis of West Monroe; loving daughter and best friend, Wanda Rollins; brother and sister-in-law, Homer and Mertie Meredith of West Monroe; grandchildren, Rhonda Stites, Vicky Stepherson, Cathy Anderson, and Chris Travis; eight great-grandchildren; and four step great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Bo Hosea, Brent Downs, Jeff Stites, Chris Travis, Charles Spencer Best, and Eddie Stepherson.
Honorary pallbearer will be her dear friend, Henry Darrington.
Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until service time, Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

James C. Ampy Jr., 42
James Carroll Ampy Jr., a roofer, died Oct. 25. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

James Lee Armstrong, 54
James Lee Armstrong of Monroe, died Oct. 30. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Union Chapel Baptist Church. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Monroe City Cemetery, Powell Street extension.

Sanford C. Cole, 82
ALEXANDRIA — Sanford C. "Pete" Cole, an assistant administrator formerly of Simsboro, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Simsboro First Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be at Simsboro Cemetery.

Robert Lee Gaston Sr., 83
Robert Lee Gaston Sr. of Monroe, a retired city of Monroe employee, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Blanche Harvey, 80
HODGE — Blanche Harvey died Wednesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Antioch Cemetery, Quitman. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

John Michael Herron, 54
John Michael "Jay" Herron of Monroe, a building contractor, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Pine Grove Church. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Willie Hunter, 87
RAYVILLE — Willie Hunter, a farmer, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Morris Johnson, 90
COLUMBIA — Morris Johnson, a retired U.S. Air Force sergeant, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Browboo Baptist Church, Columbia. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Grayson.

Norman Logwood, 49
Norman Logwood of Monroe, a laborer, died Oct. 20. Memorial services are 10 a.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Stanford 'Red' Massey, 78
BASTROP — Stanford "Red" Massey, a retired employee of International Paper Co., died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mer Rouge Cemetery.

Ursula M. Middleton, 76
Ursula M. Middleton of Monroe, a retired registered nurse, died Thursday. Private family services will be held today under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Many Cemetery, Many.

Cleo Barnette Price, 87
CLARKS — Cleo Barnette Price, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Mattie Lee Price, 59
Mattie Lee Price of Monroe, a housekeeper, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Alice W. Starr, 82
Alice W. Starr of Monroe, a cook, died Oct. 27. Services are noon Saturday at Unity Church of God in Christ. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Joseph Staten Jr., 37
Joseph Staten Jr. of Monroe, a construction worker, died Oct. 29. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Orange Hill Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Adile Cemetery, Rhymes.

Charlie Oscar Tiffee, 79
MONTEREY — Charlie Oscar Tiffee, a retired farmer, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Eva Church of God. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Frank Wheeler, 84
Frank Wheeler of Monroe, a retired iron worker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Dennis W. Williams, 54
CHOUDRANT — Dennis W. Williams, a truck driver, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Douglas Cemetery, Choudrant. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Luella Fortner Wilson, 80
Luella Fortner Wilson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Oct. 31. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at New St. James Baptist Church, Richwood. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Previously acknowledged
Armstrong, Sallie H.: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe.
Bryant, Annie L.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville.
Copeland, Tonya L.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Davis, Helen: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Light Baptist Church, Monroe.
Felder, Deola: 11 a.m. today, St. Jude Baptist Church, Monroe.
Foley, Gladys: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe.
Fortenberry, Earlean: 11:30 a.m. today, First Kingdom Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Hughes, Sadie: Noon Saturday, Locust Hill Baptist Church, Extension.
Jackson, Rothel: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Mariah Baptist Church, Chatham.
Johnson, Patricxiia: 11 a.m. Saturday, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Dehlco.
Kirby, Mary Jo: 1 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Leonard, Roxie Lee: Noon today, St. Rest Baptist Church, Quitman.
Manning, James Walter Jr.: 1 p.m. today, Dean Church, near Haile.
McMillian, Louis: 2 p.m. Saturday, Pilgrim's Rest No. 2 Baptist Church, Rayville.
Morehouse, Maudine "Pete": 11 a.m. Saturday, Rising Sun Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Reed, Claude: 2 p.m. Saturday, Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto.
Smith, Willie: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Matthew's Baptist Church, Mangham.
Spencer, Morris: 11 a.m. Monday, Morehouse District Educational Association Building, Bastrop.
Thomas, Sam: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Peter AME Church, Delhi.
Wasson, Derrick: 1 p.m. today, Unity Church of God in Christ, Monroe.
Williams, Curtis: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Pioneer.

November 5, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MARJORIE ANITA PILCHER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Marjorie Anita Pilcher, 84, of Collinsville, IL will be held at 10:00 AM Sunday, November 6, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Butch Pilcher. Interment will be at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Downsville, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Mrs. Pilcher was born July 11, 1921 in Munsford, TN and passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 2, 2005 at her residence.
Mrs. Pilcher was a homemaker throughout her life. She was a devoted wife and mother. She took great pride in raising her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Pilcher was a great influence in their lives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Basil Pilcher and grandson Steve Tucker. She will be greatly missed.
Mrs. Pilcher is survived by sons; Frank Tucker and wife Gloria, Tom Tucker and wife Glenda, Jerry Pilcher and wife Deena, Brent Pilcher and wife Leigh Ann, daughter: Lisa Garcia and husband Bob, grandchildren: Scott and Troy Tucker, Ashley and Guy "Tyler" Gifford, Ben Pilcher, Leighanne and Danny Murphy, and Rachel Garcia; great grandchildren: Trenton and Hannah Murphy.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Saturday, November 5, 2005 from at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

CLEO BARNETTE PRICE
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA
Services for Cleo Barnette Price, age 87, of Clarks will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 5, 2005 at the Old Bethel Baptist Church west of Clarks with Rev. Jimmy Goodman and Rev. Keith Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Bethel Cemetery.
Mrs. Price was born in Manifest, LA on April 4, 1918 to the union of Morris Franklin and Bessie Guyons Barnette and died Thursday, November 3, 2005 at the Citizens Medical Center in Columbia.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Old Bethel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband: Cecil Russell "Buck" Price and her son-in-law: John Hendrix.
Survivors include her son Cecil Russell Price and his wife Maxine; her daughters Dwanell Pauley and her husband Elbert and Reba Hendrix all of Clarks; her grandchildren Tracey Pauley, Terry Pauley, Bryan Meredith, Becky McDonald, Oby Meredith, Trena Mills and Michael James Price; her sister Earline Breland of West Monroee; eleven great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Tracey Pauley, Terry Pauley, Mike Price, Jimmy Denison, Derek Pauley and Michael Meredith.
Honorary pallbearers are Bryan Meredith and Luther Stapleton.
Visitation will be at the Old Bethel Baptist Church until time of services.

JOHN LYNN WEAVER
Gill First National Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA
Funeral services for John Lynn Weaver, 70, of West Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, November 5, 2005 in Gill First National Funeral Home Chapel in Winnsboro with Rev. Paul Perry officiating. Interment will follow in Harris Cemetery near Crowville. Visitation will be held Saturday from 10:00 AM until time of service at the funeral home.
Mr Weaver was born to Elmer and Myrtle Scruggs Weaver on February 3, 1935 in Gilbert and passed from this life Thursday, November 3, 2005 in West Monroe Guest House.
He was an Army veteran and was a retired foreman with Tim Hicks Right-of-Way Contractors. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Jim Weaver.
He is survived by his wife of forty-seven years Billie Weaver; five children Lynn Weaver, John Weaver and wife CeCe, Jimmy Weaver and wife Cyndi, JaNell Weaver, Donnie Weaver; three sister Oden Laborde Dorethia Jennings and Mary Evans; a brother Sam Weaver; two grandchildren Trey and Blake Weaver; and three step grandchildren Joei Brown, Chaz and Natalie Wink.
Nephews will serve as pallbearers.

LUELLA F. WILSON
Homegoing Celebration for Sister Luella F. Wilson, 80, will be held, Saturday, November 5, 2005 at 2:00 PM at New St. James Baptist Church, Rev. E.E. Slack, Sr., Pastor.
Sister Wilson, a homemaker, entered into eternal rest on, Sunday, October 30, 2005.

Geneva A. Chambers, 87
Geneva Anderson Chambers of Sterlington, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Bethel Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. Monday until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Claude Allen Foster, 86
CROWVILLE — Claude Allen Foster, a farmer and mail carrier, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Crowville Masonic Cemetery.

Thelma Hogan Franklin, 87
BASTROP — Thelma Hogan Franklin, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Carter Cemetery.

Rita G. Harris, 63
Rita G. Harris of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mount Vernon Baptist Church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

William Johnson, 66
MANGHAM — William "Buddy" Johnson, self-employed, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at Little Creek Cemetery, Mangham.

Kathryn Katz, 90
BASTROP — Kathryn Katz, a nurse, died Friday. Graveside services are 9 a.m. Sunday at Valhallow Cemetery, Alton, Ill. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Armond L. Lewis, 82
Armond L. Lewis of West Monroe, an education administrator, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery.

George W. Miller Jr., 84
FARMERVILLE — George W. Miller Jr., a retired employee of I.M.C., died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Farmerville Church of Christ. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be at Liberty Hill/Taylor Cemetery.

Annie E. Smith, 96
RUSTON — Annie E. Smith, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Daisy Z. Spivey, 87
RUSTON — Daisy Z. Spivey, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Annie Ola Travis, 85
Annie Ola Travis of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is noon today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park.

Leonard Ventress, 37
RUSTON — Leonard Ventress, a general contractor, died Oct. 29. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Zion Traveler's Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Sunday at Miller Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be at Grambling Memorial Cemetery.

John Lynn Weaver, 70
John Lynn Weaver of West Monroe, a retired foreman contractor, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 10 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Harris Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Ampy, James Carroll Jr.: 1 p.m. today, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Armstrong, James Lee: 11 a.m. today, Union Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe.
Bryant, Annie L.: 1 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville.
Cole, Sanford C. "Pete": 2 p.m. Sunday, Simsboro First Baptist Church.
Copeland, Tonya L.: 2 p.m. today, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Davis, Helen: 11 a.m. today, New Light Baptist Church, Monroe.
Harvey, Blanche: 11 a.m. today, Antioch Cemetery, Quitman.
Hughes, Sadie: Noon today, Locust Hill Baptist Church, Extension.
Jackson, Rothel: 2 p.m. today, Mount Mariah Baptist Church, Chatham.
Johnson, Morris: 2 p.m. today, Browboo Baptist Church, Columbia.
Johnson, Patricxiia: 11 a.m. today, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Delco.
Massey, Stanford "Red": 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
McMillian, Louis: 2 p.m. today, Pilgrim's Rest No. 2 Baptist Church, Rayville.
Morehouse, Maudine "Pete": 11 a.m. today, Rising Sun Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Price, Mattie Lee: 11 a.m. today, St. Mary's Baptist Church, Monroe.
Reed, Claude: 2 p.m. today, Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto.
Smith, Willie: 11 a.m. today, St. Matthew's Baptist Church, Mangham.
Spencer, Morris: 11 a.m. Monday, Morehouse District Educational Association Building, Bastrop.
Starr, Alice W.: Noon today, Unity Church of God in Christ, Monroe.
Staten, Joseph Jr.: 11 a.m. today, Orange Hill Baptist Church, Rayville.
Thomas, Sam: 2 p.m. today, St. Peter AME Church, Delhi.
Tiffee, Charlie Oscar: 10 a.m. today, Eva Church of God, Ferriday.
Williams, Curtis: 1 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Pioneer.
Williams, Dennis W.: 10 a.m. today, Douglas Cemetery, Choudrant.
Wilson, Luella Fortner: 2 p.m. today, New St. James Baptist Church, Richwood.

November 6, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MRS. MAUDIE A. BRINSON
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Maudie A. Brinson, 100, of West Monroe, La. will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday November 7, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, La. with Rev. Paul Perry officiating. Interment will be in Delhi Masonic Cemetery.
Mrs. Brinson died November 5, 2005 at the West Monroe Guest House
Mrs. Brinson was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Brinson, Sr., parents, Frank and Winnie Monroe, daughters, Alneada Nappier, Maxine Brinson and Florence Fryer, grandsons, Alan Brinson and Ricky Fryer, great grandson, Christopher Ryan Collins and four brothers and six sisters.
Mrs. Brinson was a member of the First Baptist Church in West Monroe, La.
Survivors: her sons, Sam Brinson, Jr. and wife, Joe Ann, Billy Brinson and wife, Helen, and Don Brinson and wife, Jeanette; grandchildren, Terri Collins and husband, Mike, Melba Franklin and husband, Paul, Ellen Evans, Scotty Brinson and wife, Liz, Suzonne Wells, Donna Pace and husband, Richard, Jimmy Brinson and wife, Terri and Melissa Brinson; great grandchildren, John Michael Collins, Matt Collins, Corrie Nicholson, Justin Wells, Sarah Brinson, Jessica Brinson, Mike Brinson, Jesse Owens, Jacob Owens, Blake Morgan, Megan Morgan, step-grandchildren, Jamie Gates, Amber Gates and John Michael Gates; great great grandchildren, Owen Nicholson and Braydean W. Gates
Pallbearers will be grandsons and great grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Collins, Paul Franklin and Richard Pace. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, La.

MRS. LARITA S. HERROD
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
A gathering of the family and friends of Larita S. Herrod of Tallulah, LA, will be held Monday afternoon, November 7th, 2005, from 3:00PM til 5:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Mrs. Herrod, age 47, died Friday, November 4th, 2005, at her residence in Tallulah. Born August 28th, 1958, in El Paso, TX, she was the daughter of James E. Elmore and Sybil Alford Elmore Spencer. Larita was an accountant with over twenty years of service with H & R Block and she was also an animal groomer.
Survivors include her husband, Bobby Joe Herrod, Jr.; mother and stepfather, Sybil and George Spencer; her father, James E. Elmore; her uncle, Dayton "Squeaky" Alford; three cousins, Sharon Durham, Terrie Samaniego, and Lisa Bandy; and a host of friends and loved ones.

MR. HAROLD D. MARTIN
Crothers-Glenwood Tallulah, LA - Funeral Home
Funeral services for Mr. Harold D. Martin, age 69, of Lake Providence, will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, November 6, 2005 at the First United Pentecostal Church of Tallulah with Rev. Greg Nicholas and Rev. Leroy Skipper officiating. Burial will follow in Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro, LA under direction of Crothers Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah, LA.
Mr. Martin died Saturday, November 5, 2005 at home after a lengthy illness. He was born in Sinton, Texas on January 10, 1936.
He was preceded in death by his parents Zack and Arvezener Martin and four sisters, Carolyn Delaney, Avis Acker, Ethel Brown and Ginger Guilbeau.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara G. Martin and three daughters Ina Miller and husband Keith "Bo" Miller, Lisa Martin and husband Glyn Martin, Sandra Wright and husband Kelly Wright and one son, Kenneth Martin and wife Nickie Martin. He is also survived by ten grandchildren, one brother, John A. Martin and one sister, Vera Williams.
Pallbearers will be Joseph Glass, Carlos Glass, George Glass, Dennis Glass, Teddy Glass and David Griffing. Honorary pallbearer is Glen Jordan.

MRS. ANNIE MAE McCORMICK
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, La.
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Mae McCormick, 83, of West Monroe, La. will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, November 7, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, La. with Rev. George Bonner and Rev. Tom McCurley officiating. Interment will be in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Sunday November 6, 2005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home.
Mrs. McCormick entered into rest November 5, 2005 in West Monroe after a long illness. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Monroe, La.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Nena Stansell; husband, Walter Lee McCormick; brothers, William, Earnest and Louis Stansell, and sister, Eloise Best
Survivors: sons, Ray McCormick of Doyline, La. and James McCormick of West Monroe, La.; daughters, Glenda May of Blanchard, La. and Linda Magouirk of West Monroe, La.; brother, John Stansell of West Monroe, La.; sisters, Velma Beavers of Haughton, La. and Alma Fristoe of Lake Charles, La.; ten grandchildren, Waylon McCormick, Windy Bosely, David McCormick, Rodney May, Randy May, Melena Goldsack, Kenneth McCormick, Donna Brinson and Sandy Powlett; ten Great Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be her nephews.
The family would like to thank Hospice for their loving care, and our friends for their visits and support. Memorials may be made to your favorite charity.

GEORGE W. MILLER, JR.
Farrar Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. George W. Miller, Jr., 84, will be held 10:00AM Monday Nov. 7, 2005 at Farmerville Church of Christ with Bro. Harold Robertson & Bro. Larry White officiating. Interment will be in Liberty Hill/Taylor Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville.
Mr. Miller, a retiree from I.M.C. after thirty-one years, died Friday Nov. 4, 2005. He was a veteran of WWII, a member of Farmerville VFW Post 5442 and was a member of the Farmerville Church of Christ where he served as an Elder for a number of years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. George W. Miller, Sr.; one sister, Camille Hodge Pittman; and 1st wife, Lillian A. Miller.
Survivors include wife: Mary T. Miller of Farmerville, LA. One son: George Calvin Miller & wife, Bonnie of Farmerville, LA. one Grandson: Bart Calvin Miller of Farmerville, LA. one sister: Yvonne Shamp & husband, Furman of Spring, TX. one step-daughter: Judy Strickland & husband, Jim of Farmerville, LA. one step-son: James Gary Tucker & wife, Sheryl of Las Vegas, NV. Numerous nieces, nephews & other relatives; and a host of friends.
Pallbearers are Truett Hodge, J. C. Smith, Darrell Shamp, Chris Strickland, Hudson Lee Miller & Joe Preaus.
Honorary Pallbearers: Rupert Savage, John Earl Albritton, R. L. Roller, Dan Albritton, Blake Albritton and Wayne Giddens.
Visitation will be 5:00-8:00PM Sunday at Farrar Funeral Home.
Friends my send condolences via website: www/farrarfh.com
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Spanish Mission c/o Farmerville Church of Christ, 306 East Franklin St., Farmerville, LA. 71241.

HERMAN H. RYMER
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mr. Herman H. Rymer, 83, of Monroe, will be at 10 AM, Monday, November 7, 2005, at Covenant Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Bruce Rux officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mr. Rymer was born May 2, 1922, in Polk County, TN and died November 4, 2005, in Monroe, LA. He was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran with a rank of First Lieutenant serving as a Bombardier/Navigator on a B-17 for thity-five missions with the 351st Bomb Group. He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee, receiving BS and MS degrees, and a retired manager for Prudential Insurance Company, Real Estate Investment Office. He was a Deacon, Elder, and Trustee of Covenant Presbyterian Church, a member of Barak Shrine Temple, and a former member of Monroe Rotary Club and the Appraisal Institute.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-nine years, Betty Rymer; daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Jim Shurley; grandson, Will Shurley; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM, Sunday, November 6, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

MRS. ANNIE ELDORA SMITH
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, LA
Funeral services for Annie Eldora Smith, 96, of Choudrant, LA will be held Sunday, November 6, 2005 at 2:00 PM at Downsville Baptist Church in Downsville, LA with Rev. Charles Davis officiating. Interment will follow in Downsville Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston, LA.
Mrs. Smith was a longtime resident of Downsville and a longtime member of Downsville Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband John C. Smith.
She is survived by her sons Charles Smith and wife Patsy of Broussard, LA; Bobby Smith and wife Glenda of Universal City, TX; Samuel Keith Smith and wife Melanie of Covington, LA. Daughters, Sue Smith Conklin and husband Manuel of Franklinton, LA; Mary Jane Smith Hicks and husband Bo of Downsville, LA; Martha Smith Allen and husband James of West Monroe, LA. Fourteen grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Downsville Baptist Church Family Life Center.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

DAISY MARIE ZACHRY SPIVEY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, LA
Funeral services for Daisy Marie Zachry Spivey, 87, of Ruston, LA will be Monday, November 7, 2005 at 10:00 A.M. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston. Interment will follow in Cook Cemetery in Ruston, Louisiana under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston.
Daisy Marie Zachry Spivey was born on March 26, 1918 in Columbia County, Arkansas and died November 4, 2005 in Ruston, Louisiana. After graduating from Haynesville High School where she was a band member, she attended Arkansas A & M in Magnolia, Arkansas. Daisy was a life long member of the Church of Christ. She was a devoted daughter, wife, and mother and with the exception a brief mid-life career in retail sales, gave her time to her family. Daisy was interested in genealogy, extensively researching family history. She loved music and enjoyed traveling. She was a past member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Mrs. Spivey is preceded in death by her husband Ercil Meeks Spivey, her parents, Paul and Zora Paschal Zachry, daughter Cynthia Ann Spivey, grandson Thomas Sanderson Sale, and son-in-law Claude Levy Lord.
She is survived by sons William Zachry Spivey and wife Linda of Ruston, LA; Dr. John Paul Spivey and wife Lynn of College Station, TX. Daughters, Ercil Elaine Lord of Baskin, LA and Sarah Eliza Sale Humphries and husband Jack of Ruston, LA. Grandchildren are Cynthia Lord Robertson and husband David of Baskin, LA; Levy Lord and wife Bobbie Williamson Lord of Baskin, LA; Dr. Michael Spivey and wife Dr. Amelia Van Engen Spivey of Tacoma, WA; Amy Conway and husband Lee of Zionville, IN: Jennifer Elizabeth Sale Jacquet and husband Jonathan of Athens GA; Sarah Elaine Sale Driscoll and husband Sean of Rockwall, TX; Kathleen Marie, Susan, and David Spivey of College Station, TX. Great-grandchildren are Lane and Lindsey Marie Robertson, Hope and Haley Lord, James Conway, Daisy June Jacquet. Daisy is also survived by a special niece, Geneva Richardson and husband Jim of Ruston, and many other nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be grandsons.
The family expresses their gratitude to the staff of Russ House and Hospice of Caring Hearts. Memorials may be made to the Ruston Church of Christ, Hospice of Caring Hearts, or organization of one's choice.
Visitation will be Sunday, November 6, 2005 from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, Louisiana.

MR. FRANK ALBERT WHEELER
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Rayville, LA
Services for Mr. Frank Albert Wheeler, Sr., 84, of Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM Monday Nov. 7, 2005 at Mulhearn Chapel Rayville, LA with Rev. Ray Adcock and Rev. David Grant officiating. Under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA With interment to follow in Antioch Cemetery Rayville, LA
Mr. Wheeler a member of Riverview Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA was a Wonderful Husband, Father, Brother, Peepaw, Cousin and Friend. A World War II Veteran He was employed at International Paper in Bastrop, LA until 1968, afterward he became shop foreman at Burke Industries in Hayward, CA for fifteen years.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-two years Ora D. Stephenson Wheeler of Monroe,LA Children: Wylma W. Martin and her husband J. W. of Hamburg, AR; Lola M. Wheeler of Houston, TX; Frank A. Wheeler, Jr. and his wife Trudy of Swartz, LA; Shirley W. Vos and her husband Jon of Collinston, LA and Charles ?227-132?Corky" Wheeler of Hayward, CA. Siblings: Lola Davis of Monroe, LA; Freddie "Jack" Wheeler and his wife Lethey of Hebert, LA; Mildred Pangarakis of Houston, TX and Huey P. Wheeler and his wife Shelby of Monroe, LA. eleven Grandchildren, twenty-one Great Grandchildren and Numerous other relatives and friends.
Jonathan Martin, Jeremy Wheeler, Mickie Wheeler, Jessie Parker, Joel HarperAnd Caleb Lowery will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation Sunday 5:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home.

FAY EVELYN WOOLSEY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Graveside services for Mrs. Fay Evelyn Woolsey, 92, of Monroe, will be at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, November 8, 2005, at Riverview Cemetery, with Rev. Joe Solomon officiating. Interment will be under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mrs. Woolsey was born October 5, 1913, in Fayetteville, AR, and died November 3, 2005, in Monroe, LA, after a long fight with Alzheimer's. She was a member of Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lena Leona and LaFate Owens; husband, Raymond H. Woolsey, Sr.; son, Harold Woolsey; step-son, Raymond Woolsey, Jr. and five brothers (Grayson).
Mrs. Woolsey is survived by her daughter, Lena and Brad Burks of Monroe; step-children, Richard and Pat Woolsey of Farmerville, Robert and Bobbie Woolsey of West Monroe, Bill and Jo Woolsey of Lubbock, TX, Rodger Woolsey, Dorothy Thomas, Helen and Richard Dennis all of Dallas, TX; sister-in-law, Mrs. Marshall Roy; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, John and Dot Justin; twenty-seven grandchildren; fifty great-grandchildren; and twenty-eight great- great-grandchildren.
A special thanks to the grandchildren, Darla and Dale Cash of CO, Doug and Marla Woolsey of San Antonio, Raymond and Tracy Patton, Sonjie and Chad Winstead and Dianna Evens of Monroe for all the special cards, phone calls and visits. She will be missed by her great-grandchildren, Codye, Rodney, Courtney and Heleigh Patton, Trevor and Brock Winstead, that knew her as Granny Chick. Lena would like to express a very special thanks for all the care and love that the staff of St. Joseph Home gave Mrs. Woolsey and for the heart warming help Hospice Care gave. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Monday, November 7, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Willie James Britten, 66
TALLULAH — Willie James Britten, a construction contractor, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Hollis Al Cole, 84
Hollis Al Cole of Monroe, a retired Lockheed employee, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Claudia Gibson, 79
PINEVILLE — Claudia Gibson, a homemaker, died Friday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Webster Cemetery, Jena. Burial will be under the direction of Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Joyce Hancock, 68
FARMERVILLE — Joyce Hancock, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Gladys Emma Harper, 87
OAK GROVE — Gladys Emma Harper, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Kilbourne Cemetery.

James 'Sonny' Key, 69
BERNICE — James W. "Sonny" Key, a petroleum engineer, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Pine Grove Baptist Church. Visitation is at 4 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Katherine Reynolds, 57
WINNSBORO — Katherine Reynolds, a safety advisor, died Saturday. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. today at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Frances A. Sullivan, 52
TALLULAH — Frances A. Sullivan, a records clerk, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Visitation is 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Maurice B. Taunton, 78
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Maurice B. "Duck" Taunton, a retired truck driver, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Farmerville City Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Marjorie Pilcher, 84
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. — Marjorie Pilcher, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Chambers, Geneva Anderson: 11 a.m. Monday, Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe.
Cole, Sanford C. "Pete": 2 p.m. today, Simsboro First Baptist Church.
Foster, Claude Allen: 10 a.m. Monday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Franklin, Thelma Hogan: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Katz, Kathryn: 9 a.m. Monday, Balhalla Cemetery, Godfrey, Ill.
Miller, George W. Jr.: 10 a.m. Monday, Farmerville Church of Christ, Farmerville.
Spencer, Morris: 11 a.m. Monday, Morehouse District Educational Association Building, Bastrop.
Ventress, Leonard: 11 a.m. Monday, Zion Traveler's Baptist Church, Ruston.

HOLLIS AL COLE
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Hollis "Al" Cole, 84, of Monroe, formerly of Ft. Worth, TX, will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, November 10, 2005, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, with Rev. Paul Sabin officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
He is survived by his wife of nearly fifty-two years, Ruth Cole of Monroe and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 6:00 PM, Wednesday, November 9, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Memorials may be made to Memorial United Methodist Church in Monroe.

MRS. JOYCE JANELLE STAPLES HANCOCK
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA 71291
Funeral services for Mrs. Joyce Janelle Staples Hancock, age 68, of Farmerville, LA will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home — West Monroe, with Rev. Louis Bartet officiating. Interment will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens-Calhoun, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home — West Monroe.
Mrs. Hancock was born January 28, 1937 and passed peacefully into the gates of heaven on November 5, 2005.
She is survived by her loving husband: Richard E. Hancock of Farmerville, LA.; her sons: Will D. Carlton, Jr. and wife Terri of Fairhope, AL, Ronald H. Carlton and wife Janice of Houston, TX, Bryan D. Carlton and wife Julie of St. Louis, MO; her two stepsons: David W. Hancock and wife Janet of Austin, TX, Glen E. Hancock and wife Sherry of Austin, TX; Her eight wonderful grandchildren will miss her as well as many other devoted family members and friends.
Mrs. Hancock's grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 7, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe.
Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to the American Diabetes Association.

MRS. EULA DAVENPORT HATTEN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, Louisiana
The family of Eula Davenport Hatten invites friends to a visitation at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe on Monday, November 7, 2005 from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Graveside services will be at 1:00 P.M.,Wednesday, November 9, 2005 in Gulfport, Mississippi at Evergreen Cemetery with Father Shenevert officiating under the direction of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home. Local arrangements are handled by Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe.
Mrs. Hatten was born on August 4, 1915 in Alpine, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents: Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Brown and her brother: A. N. Brown.
Mrs. Hatten graduated from the University of Texas, Summa Cum Laude and she taught school for a year in Van Horn, Texas. She was a member of Alpha Phi sorority at the University.
In 1936, she married Thomas Williams Davenport of Mer Rouge, Louisiana and moved to Monroe. She was an active member of Grace Episcopal Church and served on the Alter Guild for many years. She later joined First Presbyterian Church, where she taught Sunday School for many years. She was a member of P.E.O. and a past president of the Monroe Junior League. She and her husband enjoyed being involved in the Monroe Little Theater when it was first organized at Selman Field. She was a Girl Scout leader of Troop #28 for several years. Thomas W. Davenport died in 1962 and in 1968 she married Norman H. (Jack) Hatten of Gulfport, Mississippi. She moved to Gulfport where she lived a very active life and traveled around the world several times with Mr. Hatten. Mr. Hatten died in 1998 and she moved back to Monroe where she lived until her death.
She is survived by her daughter: Mary Jo Lusk and husband John of Lone Tree, Colorado: Tom Davenport and wife Kathy of Calhoun, Louisiana; five grandchildren: Robert Lusk and wife Heather of Castle Rock, Colorado, Eula Margaret Marquis and husband Jeffrey of Anthem, Arizona, Meredith Davenport of New York City, New York and Molly Davenport of Lafayette, Louisiana and Kim Stone of Shreveport, Louisiana; three great grandchildren: Jonathon and Nathaniel Lusk of Castle Rock, Colorado and McKenna Marquis of Anthem, Arizona.

JUNE (NEE HARRIS) McCREERY
Gerber Chapel Funeral Home - Webster Groves, MO
McCREERY, June (nee Harris) born January 17, 1919 in Cincinnati, OH and went home to Jesus On November 3, 2005 in Monroe, LA. Her entire life was devoted to her children and to Jesus Christ.
She is survived by her five children, Karen M. (Robert) Wielde, Marie T. McCreery, Forbes R. (Bonnie) McCreery III, John T.H. (Kate) McCreery and Timothy A. (Paula) McCreery; She is also survived by her eleven grandchildren Temple W.(Ryan) Trigg, Alyssa W. (Gregory) Harper, Brooke I. Wielde, Marriah K., Michael W., Rachael K., John T. H. Jr., Ryan A., Mary Ellen, Mary Kathleen and Glennon J. McCreery. In addition, she is survived by her two great grandchildren, Robert C. and Barrett L. Trigg. Waiting for her in heaven was her husband, Forbes R. McCreery Jr., her parents Ora Dell and John Thomas Harris, and her grandson Forbes R. McCreery IV.
June was raised in the Army and lived in the Philippines and Panama, where she was married. She graduated from Goucher College and was a member of Pi Beta Phi. She settled in Webster Groves, MO to raise her children, where she was a member of The College Club and Trinity Episcopal Church. Later she moved to Bradenton, FL where she spent over twenty very happy years. She had recently relocated to Monroe, LA.
Funeral services will be at 12:00 PM Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at GERBER CHAPEL 23 W. Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves, MO (968-2000). Visitation 1hr prior to service. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

JUNE (NEE HARRIS) McCREERY
Gerber Chapel Funeral Home - Webster Groves, MO
McCREERY, June (nee Harris) born January 17, 1919 in Cincinnati, OH and went home to Jesus On November 3, 2005 in Monroe, LA. Her entire life was devoted to her children and to Jesus Christ.
She is survived by her five children, Karen M. (Robert) Wielde, Marie T. McCreery, Forbes R. (Bonnie) McCreery III, John T.H. (Kate) McCreery and Timothy A. (Paula) McCreery; She is also survived by her eleven grandchildren Temple W.(Ryan) Trigg, Alyssa W. (Gregory) Harper, Brooke I. Wielde, Marriah K., Michael W., Rachael K., John T. H. Jr., Ryan A., Mary Ellen, Mary Kathleen and Glennon J. McCreery. In addition, she is survived by her two great grandchildren, Robert C. and Barrett L. Trigg. Waiting for her in heaven was her husband, Forbes R. McCreery Jr., her parents Ora Dell and John Thomas Harris, and her grandson Forbes R. McCreery IV.
June was raised in the Army and lived in the Philippines and Panama, where she was married. She graduated from Goucher College and was a member of Pi Beta Phi. She settled in Webster Groves, MO to raise her children, where she was a member of The College Club and Trinity Episcopal Church. Later she moved to Bradenton, FL where she spent over twenty very happy years. She had recently relocated to Monroe, LA.
Funeral services will be at 12:00 PM Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at GERBER CHAPEL 23 W. Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves, MO (968-2000). Visitation 1hr prior to service. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

RONNIE DEE VALLERY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Ronnie Dee Vallery, 37, of Monroe, LA. will be held at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, November 8, 2005 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Rev. David Mixon officiating. Interment will be in Vallery Cemetery, near Calhoun, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe.
Ronnie was born July 28, 1968 in Monroe and passed away on November 5, 2005. Ronnie will be remembered as a loving father, son and brother. He will be dearly missed and his memory will always be cherished. To know Ronnie was to love him. May God bless him. Survivors include his finance': Wendy McMurray; daughter: Bethany Claire Vallery; mother: Joyce Vallery; father: Leonard Vallery and fiance' Sarah; brother: Scott Vallery and wife Melanie; sister: Michelle Hatten and husband William; grandmother: Eunice Jones; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Pallbearers will John Fowler, Jerry Vallery, Troy Bryant, Andy Vallery, Steve Vallery, Mike Vallery, Joel Vallery and Paul Vallery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday, November 7, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe.

Jesse J. Brantley, 75
Jesse J. Brantley, a retired IMC employee and owner of Brantley Air Conditioning, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Maudie A. Brinson, 100
Maudie A. Brinson, a homemaker of West Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Delhi Masonic Cemetery.

Larita Herrod, 47
TALLULAH — Larita Herrod, an accountant for H&R Block, died Friday. Services are 3-5 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Phoebe Steele Jackson, 101
MONTEREY — Phoebe Steele Jackson, a retired teacher, died Saturday. A graveside service will be 10 a.m. today at Scott Cemetery, Monterey, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Lillie Luton Lucas, 95
PINEVILLE — Lillie Luton Lucas, a homemaker formerly of Bastrop, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home in Bastrop. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery in Collinston. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Annie Mae McCormick, 83
WEST MONROE — Annie Mae McCormick, a retired grocery clerk, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Herman H. Rymer, 83
Herman H. Rymer, a retired insurance manager, of Monroe, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Covenant Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Dylan Morgan Smith, 28
COLUMBIA — Dylan Morgan Smith, a skidder operator, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Frank Albert Wheeler Sr., 84
Frank Albert Wheeler, of Monroe, a retired iron worker, died Wednesday. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Rayville.

Viola Mae Williams, 85
EROS — Viola Mae Williams, a homemaker, died Friday. A graveside service will be 10 a.m. today at Community of Christ Cemetery, Eros.

Fay Evelyn Woolsey, 92
Fay Evelyn Woolsey, a retired waitress and cook, died Thursday. A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Previously acknowledged
Chambers, Geneva Anderson: 11 a.m. today, Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe.
Foster, Claude Allen: 10 a.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Gayle, Frances A.: 2 p.m. today, Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Gibson, Claudia: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Webster Cemetery, Jena.
Katz, Kathryn: 9 a.m. today, Balhalla Cemetery, Godfrey, Ill.
Key, James W. "Sonny": 2 p.m. today, Pine Grove Baptist Church, Bernice.
Miller, George W. Jr.: 10 a.m. today, Farmerville Church of Christ.
Spencer, Morris: 11 a.m. today, Morehouse District Educational Association Building, Bastrop.
Taunton, Maurice B. "Duck": 2 p.m. Tuesday, Farmerville City Cemetery.
Ventress, Leonard: 11 a.m. today, Zion Traveler's Baptist Church, Ruston.

BETHEL L. BRADLEY
Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home - Tallulah, LA
Services for Bethel L. Bradley, 84, of Newellton will be at 3:00 PM, Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at First Baptist Church, Newellton, LA. Officiating will be Reverend Fulton McGraw and Reverend Todd Sumrall. Interment will be at Legion Cemetery under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home of Tallulah. Bethel was an avid hunter and enjoyed teaching young people to hunt. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Mary Shannon Campbell.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-nine years, Hilda Hawkins of Newellton; two sons, B.L. "Buz" Bradley, Jr. and wife Martha of Ruston, Timothy E. Bradley and wife Kelly of Natchez, MS; two daughters, Tomi Campbell and husband Charles of Newellton, Mary Boyer and husband Rico of Monroe; one brother Dick Bradley of Delhi; two sisters Mary Sue Parks of St. Joseph, Dena Todd of Tallulah; ten grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Pallbearers will be grandsons Brad Campbell, Blake Campbell, Leslie Bradley, Wesley Bradley, Scott Bradley, Hawkins Boyer, Andy Shread and Cliff Wilkerson.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Holt Sunday School Class and the Deacons of First Baptist Church, Newellton.
Memorials may be sent to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 567, Newellton, LA, 71357 or to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, LA, 71211-9986.
Visitation will be 2:00 PM preceding the service at the church.

JESSE JAMES BRANTLEY, SR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Jesse James Brantley, Sr., 75, of Monroe, will be at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, November 9, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Dennis Mitchell and Stephen Teel officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Brantley, a member of University Church of Christ, was born January 17, 1930, in Marion, LA, and died November 6, 2005, in Monroe, LA. He owned and operated Brantley's Air for thirty-two years and retired from IMC in Sterlington. He was preceded in death by his step-granddaughter, Chelsea Kershaw.
Mr. Brantley is survived by his wife, Janet Wagner Brantley of Monroe; son, Jesse James Brantley, Jr. and wife Tammy of Jennings, LA; daughter, Vicky Douglas and husband Cam of Monroe; grandchildren, Victoria "Tori" Douglas and Virginia "Ginny" Douglas; step-grandchildren, Lacie Kershaw and Tony Kershaw; sister, Farris Ratzlaff of Destin, FL; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Billy Clyde Brantley, Mark Brantley, Jesse James Brantley, Jr., Cam Douglas, Marcus Strong, Noel Page, Karl Davis and Mike Barmore.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Tuesday, November 8, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
The Brantley family gives special thanks to the doctors and nurses at St. Francis Medical Center.

PATRICIA BARNETT PRITCHARD
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Memorial services for Patricia Barnett Pritchard will be held at 3:00 PM, Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at the Church of the Holy Comforter, 209 E Wardville, Cleburne, TX.
Patti was born June 23, 1953 in Toledo, Ohio and passed away peacefully on November 7, 2005 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, LA from complications following severe pneumonia.
Patti was a homemaker throughout her life. She was first a devoted wife and mother. She last worked at the Art Institute of Dallas where she acquired many new friends .Her family then relocated to Monroe, LA. There she was a member of Grace Episcopal Church.
In her early years she resided in Cleburne, where she attended Cleburne High School. She was then married to her loving husband Robert E. Pritchard on December 29, 1971. Their only son Robert E. Pritchard, Jr. was born October 31, 1974 in Tyler, TX. Through the years she also resided in Corpus Christi, TX, Shreveport, LA, Dallas, TX and finally Monroe, LA.
Patti is survived by her husband of thirty-three years Bob, their loving son Rob, her parents, Joseph and Helen Barnett of Wimberley, TX, her mother-in-law, Nina Pritchard of Cleburne, TX, her sister Barbara Shetter and niece Sarah, her brother Rodney Barnett and wife Donna, niece Brittany, and nephews Jack and Bradley, of Rockwall, TX., her sister Melissa Corondoni and husband Alex, nieces Arianna, and Natalie, and nephew Alex of San Diego, CA, and her beloved pets Bonnie and Bubba whom will all miss her dearly.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 3300 E. Sunrise Drive, Tucson, AZ 85718.

JOHN B. SIMMONS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Graveside Services for Mr. John B. Simmons, Jr. will be, Wednesday, at 3:00 PM, November 9, 2005 at Monroe Memorial Park, Monroe, LA. Rev. Doug Allen will officiate and services will be under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA.
Mr. Simmons was born February 14, 1922 in Clarks, LA and passed away Sunday November 6, 2005 in Monroe, LA. He was a 32° Mason, a Shriner, and a member of College Place Baptist Church where he was an active member of his Sunday school class. Mr. Simmons served in the U. S. Navy in World War II and retired from Ouachita Parish Sheriffs Office after twenty-five years of service. He was also an avid fisherman. He was preceded in death by his wife Mrs. Cordelia Warren Simmons.
Mr. Simmons is survived by his daughter: Dian Simmons Ritter and husband A. J.; granddaughter: Alyson Ritter Perryman and husband Tommy; grandson: Allen J. Ritter III; sisters-in-law: Doris W. Madenfort and Jean W. Golden; nephew: Kim Crow and wife Marcelle; great-grandson: Thomas Allen Perryman; two great nieces and one great nephew.
Ouachita Parish Sheriff deputy's will serve as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends from 2:30 PM until service time at 3:00 PM at the graveside at Monroe Memorial Park.

DYLAN MORGAN SMITH
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Dylan Morgan Smith, 28, of Columbia, LA, will be at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, November 9, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Steve Spear officiating. Interment will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
Dylan was born August 18, 1977, in Monroe, LA, and died November 5, 2005, in Columbia, LA, following an automobile accident. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jack Wallace and cousin, Allison.
He is survived by his mother and step-father, Joan and Jerry Taylor of Rock Hill, SC; father, Greg Smith; brother, Connor Smith; grandparents, Florence Wallace and Margie and Richard Smith; uncles and aunts, Dr. Galen and Katherine Smith, Stanley and Gail Smith, Ray and Linda Witherington, David and Ramona Alumbaugh, Buster and Jackie Mullin, and Jack, Jr. and Lori Wallace; step-sister, Rachel Curet; step-brother, Keith Taylor; cousins, Josh, Megan, Sara, Eric, Kyle, Melanie, Miranda, Meredith, Megan, Caleb, and Cole.
Pallbearers will be Senneca Bostick, James England, Chris Graham, David Jackson, Patrick Price, Lee Roberts, Caleb Wallace, Cole Wallace, and Shawn Walters.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Tuesday, November 8, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

MRS. LENA MAE TROQUILLE
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, La.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lena Mae Troquille of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, November 8, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Billy Carter officiating. Burial will be in Zoar Cemetery in Chatham, LA.
Mrs. Troquille died November 7, 2005. Mrs. Troquille is preceded in death by her parents, Jewel and Alma Fordham, and sister, Lily Taylor.
Survivors include her husband of fifty-three years, James Troquille of West Monroe, LA, sister, Orel Kemp, special niece, Ann Crew and husband Shelby, and several other nieces and nephews and her special friends, Bill and Arlene Copeland.
Mrs. Troquille was a wonderful, loving, and caring wife of fifty-three years, she was loved by all who knew her and will always be remembered for her unselfish giving to others.
Pallbearers will be Donald Copeland, Bill Copeland, Lenard Chatham, Greg Chatham, Alton Willhite and Randy Hatten.
Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time Tuesday.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to your favorite charity.

MRS. PATSY RUTH JOHNSON ZUBER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Patsy Ruth Johnson Zuber, 69, of Downsville, LA will be at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, November 9, 2005 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Officiating will be Gary Selby, Larry White and Norman Rhodes. Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Zuber was born on July 4, 1936 and passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, November 6, 2005.
Patsy was a member of Farmerville Church of Christ. She loved cooking, sewing and caring for her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lincoln and Mary Lou Johnson.
Mrs. Zuber is survived by her husband of fifty and one half years: George F. Zuber of Downsville, LA; daughters: Pamela Zuber Bryson of Downsville, LA, Ava Zuber Spurrier and husband Chester of West Monroe, LA, Lori Zuber Danklefsen of Concord, NC; son: Matthew Zuber and wife Nita of Farmerville, LA; brother: Charles Johnson of Houston, TX; grandchildren: Chad Kelley and wife Amy, Brandy Doty and husband Brian, Allen Danklefsen and wife Anne, Daniel Zuber and wife Aimee, Brian Zuber and Howard Spurrier and one great granddaughter, Sadye Kelley.
Pallbearers will be Jim Rhodes, James Tarkington, Harold Davis, Allen Futch, Lance Futch and Jim Strickland.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Joseph Ball, 87
RAYVILLE — Joseph Ball, a farmer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Hollis Al Cole, 84
Hollis Al Cole of Monroe, a retired cost analyst for General Dynamics, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Margie R. Dubois, 81
JONESBORO — Margie Rasberry Dubois died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be at Springhill Cemetery.

William Herbert Fuller, 60
William Herbert Fuller of West Monroe, a heavy equipment operator, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Joyce J.S. Hancock, 68
FARMERVILLE — Joyce Janelle Staples Hancock, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10:30 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Eula Davenport Hatten, 90
Eula Davenport Hatten of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Evergreen Cemetery, Gulfport, Miss., under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

John Huckabay, 88
RAYVILLE — John Huckabay, a supervisor for the Richland Parish Police Jury, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Edward L. Lawson, 61
RAYVILLE — Edward L. Lawson, a farmer, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

James Newton, 63
James Newton of Monroe, a laborer, died Nov. 1. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery.

Mattie Perry, 74
STRONG, Ark. — Mattie Perry, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Willie Pollard, 74
NEWELLTON — Willie Pollard, a farmer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Urie Bell Robinson, 62
BASTROP — Urie Bell Robinson, a homemaker, died Nov. 2. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at New Jerusalem No. 2 Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at H.V. Adams Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ethelyn D. Strange, 88
PINEVILLE — Ethelyn D. Strange, a retired insurance agent, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Ball.

Jordan Tiffee, 17
MONTEREY — Jordan Tiffee died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Ronnie Dee Vallery, 37
Ronnie Dee Vallery, of Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Vallery Cemetery, Calhoun.

Jasmine N. West, infant
Jasmine Nicole West of West Monroe, an infant, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Gibson, Claudia: 1 p.m. today, Webster Cemetery, Jena.
Lucas, Lillie Luton: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Taunton, Maurice B. "Duck": 2 p.m. today, Farmerville City Cemetery.
Woolsey, Fay Evelyn: 11 a.m. today, Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

MR. JOHN WESLEY HUCKABAY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Rayville, LA
Services for Mr. John Wesley Huckabay, age 88, of Rayville, LA., will be at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, November 9, 2005 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Rayville, with Rev. Harold Spillers and Rev. Robert Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery near Mangham under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville, Louisiana.
Mr. Huckabay was a Soldier, Farmer, Public Servant, Husband, Father, and Grandfather. He served his country as Corporal in the United States Army during World War II. His duties took him to North Africa and Italy. After the allied victory in Europe, John returned to farming in Richland Parish then later retired as a Supervisor from the Richland Parish Police Jury after twenty years of employment. He was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.
Survivors include: Wife of fifty-nine years: Martha Ellen Huckabay of Rayville, LA two Daughters: Patricia Ann Huckabay Little and husband, Jerry of Rayville, LA Bonnie Huckabay Payne and husband, Claude of Rayville, LA four Sons: Johnnie Ray Huckabay of Monroe, LA David Leon Huckabay and wife, Thelma of Rayville, LA Billy Dean Huckabay and wife, Lori of Rayville, LA Doyle Leslie Huckabay of Seattle, WA Sister: Ina Hunter of Rayville, LA thirteen Grandchildren and seventeen Great Grandchildren
Pallbearers are: Jason Freeland, Johnny R. Huckabay II, Wesley Huckabay, Justin Huckabay, Keith Auttonberry, Billy Bowlin, Richard Raney, and Daniel Rugg.

JAMES PRESTON MCDUFF
Farrar Funeral HomeFarmerville, LA
Services for Mr. James Preston McDuff "Mr. Mac", 75, of Rocky Branch, will be at 1:00 PM, Thursday, November 10, 2005, at the White's Ferry Road Church of Christ in West Monroe with Stan Fortenberry and David Brown officiating. Jim Moran and singers will provide special singing. Interment will be in the Farmerville City Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville.
Preston, a member of the White's Ferry Road Church of Christ died Monday, November 7, 2005. He was born June 8, 1930 in Bivins, Texas; attended Bethany Nazarene College and for several years served as minister to a number of small churches. He worked for Howard Brothers for seventeen years and for seventeen years before retiring at age 71 owned and operated, with his wife, the Rocky Branch Community Store.
Preston is survived by his wife, Flora McDuff of Rocky Branch; three daughters, Charlotte Brown and Marsha Holcomb of Rocky Branch, and Debbie Swafford of Transylvania; one brother, Virgil, "Doc" McDuff; two sisters, Betty McCartney and Peggy Smith of Olla; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be granddaughters, Christina Barnard and Christa Lynn Swafford; and grandsons, Chad Holcomb, David Brown, Jeffrey Holcomb, and Dean Hammack.
Memorials may be sent to White's Ferry Road Church of Christ, 3201 North 7th, West Monroe, LA. 71291 (Phone (318) 396-6000).
Visitation will be at the church between 6:00 until 9:00 PM Wednesday.
Friends may send their condolences via website at www.farrarfh.com.

WILLIAM A. MCKNIGHT
Brown-Holley Funeral Home - Rayville, LA
Funeral services for William A. McKnight, age 66, of Monroe, LA will be at 2:00 PM, Thursday, November 10, 2005 at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Frank Pennington and Rev. Edward Davis. Interment will follow in McKnight Cemetery in Holly Ridge, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville, LA.
He was Manager of a Hardware Store. Mr. McKnight was born on November 3, 1939 and passed away on November 7, 2005.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Herman McKnight, Jack Dempsey McKnight, Richard McKnight & a sister, Florence Ruth McKnight.
Survivors include his wife, Ramona McKnight of Monroe, LA; children Barbara Bareng and husband, Dominic of Honolulu, HI, Glenn McKnight and wife, Debbie of Springhill, LA, Steve McKnight of Monroe, LA, William McKnight and wife Sabrina of Neosho, MO, Marilyn Smith and husband, Ron of Muscatine, IA, Michael Jones and wife Edith of Rayville, LA, Dennis Jones of Eros, LA and Sandra Kay Pennington and husband, Frank of Marksville, LA; one brother John McKnight of Hebert, LA; five sisters, Hazel Washington of Gallaway, TN, Nancy Nelson of FL, Mary Jane Munholland of W. Monroe, LA, Alice Tyner of Washington and Lucinda Lingefelt of Bastrop, LA; twenty-three grandchildren and twenty-four great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Dennis Jones, Michael Jones, Cody McKnight, Steve McKnight Jr., Christopher Bareng, and Allen Wages.
Visitation will be Wednesday, November 9, 2005 from 5:00 until 9:00 PM at the funeral home.

MYRTLE B. MILLER
Rose-Neath Funeral Home - Arcadia, LA
Myrtle B. Miller, age 94, of West Monroe, LA passed away on November 7, 2005 in West Monroe, LA. Services will be at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at the Graveside Campground Cemetery near Bienville, LA. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Tuesday, November 8, 2005.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bienville. She is preceded in death by her husband of sixty-seven years Edison B. Miller and grandson John B. Kottenbrook.
Survived by her is three daughters Pat Kottenbrook of West Monroe, LA, Martha J. "Mick" Miller of West Monroe, LA, Jane Wilder and husband J.A. of Opelousas, LA; granddaughter John Ellen Kottenbrook of West Monroe, LA; three great-grandchildren Hayli Guyton and husband Ronald of Honolulu, HI, Amy Miley and husband Damon of Denham Springs, LA, Jake Kottenbrook of West Monroe, LA and three great-greatgrandchildren Chase Guyton, Benjamin Scott Mixon and Blaine Miley.

MRS. PATSY MIMS TRICHEL
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, La.
Funeral services for Mrs. Patsy Mims Trichel, 75, of West Monroe, La. will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday November 10, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, La. with Rev. Marcelle Crow officiating. Burial will be in St. Paschal Cemetery.
Mrs. Trichel passed away November 7, 2005 at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Trichel is preceded in death by her husband Russel Leo Trichel.
Mrs. Trichel was an employee of J. C. Penny in the children's department. She was active in church and her favorite pastime was traveling.
Survivors: three sons, Charles A. Trichel and wife, Kim, David R. Trichel and wife Debra and Richard W. Trichel and wife, Cynthia; two daughters, Edith T. Hixon and husband, William and Lesa Gore and husband, William; Brother, John Mims; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren sisters-in-law, Thelma Whittington, and Jobie Clark, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be William Hixon, Jr., Charles Trichel, Ronnie Allen, Mike Clark, Cameron Clark, Eric Trichel, Daniel Sission and Sonny Hudson.
Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, La.
Memorials may be made to Med Camps USA.

Audrey L. Alamond, 53
TALLULAH — Audrey L. Alamond, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Parkview Baptist Church. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Bertha Perry Bouie, 86
Bertha Perry Bouie of Monroe, a homemaker, died Nov. 3. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at King Ollie Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Living Water Apostolic Church of Love, West Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Jesse J. Brantley Sr., 75
Jesse James Brantley Sr. of Monroe, a retired IMC employee and owner of Brantley Air Conditioning, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park.

Leonard Caesar, 72
Leonard Caesar of Monroe, a construction supervisor, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Houston Comeaux, 61
FERRIDAY — Houston Joseph "Hippie" Carlos Comeaux died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Evangel Temple Assembly of God Church, Ridgecrest. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez, Miss., under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Ruth Eaton, 90
HODGE — Ruth Eaton died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Hodge Cemetery, Hodge. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

William Herbert Fuller, 60
William Herbert Fuller of West Monroe, a heavy equipment operator, died Sunday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Leila Garner, 79
BRYSON, Texas — Leila Garner, a homemaker formerly of Rayville, died Sunday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. today at Cottonwood Cemetery, Bryson, Texas, under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home, Graham, Texas.

Meade T. Hatch Jr., 67
Meade Thomas Hatch Jr. of West Monroe, an automotive salesman, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Paschal's Cemetery.

Elizabeth Holladay, 84
RUSTON — Elizabeth Holladay died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Darryl Jackson, 39
RUSTON — Darryl Jackson, an orderly, died Nov. 4. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at China Grove Baptist Church, Ruston. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Viola Jones, 82
WAVERLY — Viola Jones, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

James Donald Lindsey, 89
BERNICE — James Donald "Don" Lindsey, owner of Lindsey Bonded Warehouse, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Bernice United Methodist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at Bernice City Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Audie Mayes, 86
URANIA — Audie Mayes, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

Crescencio P. Mejias, 71
TALLULAH — Crescencio P. Mejias died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

James Penton, 65
SPEARSVILLE — James Penton died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Ella L. Richardson, 83
CROWVILLE — Ella Lurlene Richardson, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Crowville Masonic Cemetery.

John Simmons Jr., 83
John Simmons Jr. of Monroe, a retired sheriff's deputy, died Sunday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park. Visitation is 2:30 p.m. today until services begin at the cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Dylan Morgan Smith, 28
COLUMBIA — Dylan Morgan Smith, a skidder operator, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Jordan Glynn Tiffee, 16
MONTEREY — Jordan Glynn Tiffee, son of BeBee and Jason Tiffee, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at New Era Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Tiffee Family Cemetery, Monterey, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Jasmine N. West, infant
Jasmine Nicole West of West Monroe, daughter of Amanda West, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Living Way Apostolic Church. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the church under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Patsy Ruth Zuber, 69
FARMERVILLE — Patsy Ruth Johnson Zuber, a secretary, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Previously acknowledged
Cole, Hollis Al: 10 a.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe.
Hatten, Eula Davenport: 1 p.m. today, Evergreen Cemetery, Gulfport, Miss.
Newton, James: 11 a.m. today, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Robinson, Urie Bell: 1 p.m. today, New Jerusalem No. 2 Baptist Church, Bastrop.

(DON) LINDSEY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, LA
James Donald (Don) Lindsey, Devoted husband, father, and grandfather, died on November 7, 2005, in Bernice, Louisiana. He was born in Bernice, Louisiana, on May 6, 1916, to George Ernest Lindsey Sr. and Ruth Fuller Lindsey.
Mr. Lindsey graduated from Bernice High School. He received a degree in business from Louisiana Polytechnic Institute and a masters degree in economics from Louisiana State University. As a student at Louisiana Tech, he organized the first student government association and served as its first president. He served as an officer in the navy for four years in the Pacific Theatre of World War II. For over fifty years Mr. Lindsey was president of Lindsey Bonded Warehouse Co. which helped bring employment to the town of Bernice for many years. He was active in the storage of cotton, grain, rice, and other commodities. In Bernice, he was a member of the First Baptist Church, the D'Arbonne Lake Commission, and the Bernice Lions Club of which he served as president. He was also a member of the Bernice Volunteer Fire Department for many years. Mr. Lindsey served on the National Cotton Council and the National Agriculture Committee with the Department of Agriculture.
Mr. Lindsey is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years, Henri Esther Scroggin Lindsey of Jonesboro, Louisiana; children Donna and Rick McDowell of Houston, Texas, Barbara Lindsey of Dallas, Texas; Claire and Talmage Boston of Dallas, Texas, and Marilyn Lindsey of Bernice; grandchildren, John and Mark McDowell and Scott and Lindsey Boston; nephews Robert Albritton and wife Ann of Farmerville, and Richard Albritton and wife Judy of Ruston; nieces Carol Emerson McDonald and husband Jesse D. of Monroe; and Suzonne Lindsey Smith and husband Tom of Zieglerville, Pennsylvania; and five great nieces and five great nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents George Ernest and Ruth Fuller Lindsey; brother, George Ernest Lindsey Jr., and wife, Maryl; sisters, Mignon Emerson and husband, Arthur; and Rosalind Albritton and husband, Robert Lee.
The pallbearers will be Chris Albritton, Richard Lynn Albritton, Cal Colvin, Harry Cook, Larry Fitzgerald, Terry Foster, David Lowery, and Bob Tubbs.
The family would like to thank his doctors and caretakers for their faithful and loving concern throughout Mr. Lindsey's illness.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday evening, November 11 at the Bernice United Methodist Church. The funeral service will be conducted by the Rev. Johnie Adkins on Saturday, November 12, at 2:00 p.m. at the Bernice United Methodist Church.

AUDIE ADAMS MAYES
Riser Funeral Home - Olla, LA
Services for Audie Adams Mayes, age 86 of Urania will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 12, 2005 from the First Baptist Church in Urania with Rev. Bo Prather officiating. Interment will follow in the Adams Cemetery west of Kelly.
Mrs. Mayes was born in Sikes, LA on March 21, 1919 to the union of Frank and Mary Ila Boles Adams and died Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at the Hardtner Medical Center in Urania.
She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Urania. She was preceded in death by her parents: her husband: D.G. Mayes, her granddaughter: Deborah Fernandez.
Survivors include her daughter: Sue Fontaine and her husband: Steve of Urania, her sons: William H. "Bill" Mayes and his wife: Deborah of Columbia, David Mayes and his wife: Kandy of New Braunfels, TX and Carroll Mayes and his wife: Sheela of Sulphur, her brother: Roger Adams of Olla, her sisters: Christine Mayes of Kelly, Katie Jones of Olla and Allie Vee Thompson of Merryville, twelve grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Pallbearers are Jason Long, Adam Mayes, Steve Mayes, Scott Mayes, Patrick Mayes, Keith Mayes, Billy Mayes and Todd Sullivan.
Visitation will be Friday from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Riser Funeral Home, Hwy 165, Olla and Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until time of services at First Baptist Church, Urania.

"KR" PARKER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
Memorial services for KR Parker, 60, formerly of Gilbert, LA, will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, November 11th at Apostolic Faith Chapel in Gilbert.
KR was such a loving, sharing, giving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. He will be missed by many. He worked as a tower hand, site supervisor and project manager and was a mentor to many people in the cellular communication construction business.
He was born on July 4, 1945 in Madison Parish, LA. He passed away peacefully in the company of his wife, children, sisters, sister-in-law, nieces and a nephew on November 6th in Sacramento, CA following a brief illness.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Parker, son, Clayton Kruger and daughter, Ashley Parker all of Gilbert, AZ; father, Lonnie Lee Parker of Gilbert, LA; brothers, Sam Parker and wife Jackie of West Monroe, LA, Shelby Parker and wife Betty of Gilbert, LA; sisters, Ann Jones and husband VJ of Jayess, MS, Carolyn Cureington and husband Leroy of Bastrop, LA, Juanita Fowler and husband Earl of Gilbert, LA, Diane King and husband Johnny of LaPlace, LA, Janice Storey of Winnsboro, LA and numerous nieces and nephews and close personal friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Minnie Lou Parker, brothers, Huey Parker and Richard Parker and a sister, Debra Parker.
If tears could build a stairway to heaven I'd walk right up and bring you home again.KATHLEEN NORRIS PAYNE
Ruston, LA
Graveside services for Kathleen Norris Payne will be 2:00 PM Friday, November 11, 2005 at Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Officiating will be Dr. Fred Wideman, Rev. Rolly Walker, Rev. Andy Hurst.
Kathleen Norris Payne passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2005 in Shreveport following a brief illness. She was a resident of Ruston for forty-three years. Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents, Lane and Gertrude Campbell Norris, a brother Lane Campbell (Jelly).
Survivors include her husband of sixy-one years, O. Eston Payne; one daughter, Pamela Payne Love and husband Thomas Lewis Love; grandson, Thomas Lewis (Lew) Love and wife Susan McNeely Love; granddaughter, Pamela Dawn Love; two great grandchildren, Kathleen Love and Thomas Lewis Love, III all of Baton Rouge; sister, Roslyn Dawn Holt and husband Thurston Holt; niece, Stephanie Holt Reed; and nephew John Lane Norris.
Visitation will be at her home at 2806 Lovers Lane from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Thursday, November 10, 2005.

MRS. ELLA LURLENE RICHARDSON
Young's Community Winnsboro, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Lurlene Richardson, 83, of Crowville, LA will be held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Friday, November 11, 2005 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Thomas Simon, Mr. Mark Raley officiating. Interment will follow at Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home Winnsboro.
Mrs. Richardson was born August 17, 1922 in Winn Parish, LA and passed away Tuesday November 8, 2005 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center West Monroe. She was a resident of Crowville, a homemaker, and a member of the Crowville Assembly of God.
She is preceded in death by her husband J.O. Richardson, Jr. and son Jerry Richardson.
Survivors include two sons: Leon Richardson of Grayson, LA and Jackie Richardson and wife Barbara of Winnsboro, LA; daughter Becky Head and husband Sonny of Benton, LA; sister Louise Martin; two brothers Howard Chappell and wife Elaine; Paul Ray Chappell and wife Jean. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Benny Richardson, Cole Richardson, Jason Head, Derrick Richardson,