November - 2006 - Obituaries from The News-Star

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

MRS. BELINDA M. LAPIETRA MILLER Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Service for Mrs. Belinda M. LaPietra Miller, 50, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00AM Thursday, November 2, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe with Msgr. Edmund Moore officiating. Mrs. Miller passed away on October 30, 2006, at MD Anderson Medical Center in Houston, TX. Belinda was a loving person who enjoyed being with others. She was totally devoted to her family and friends. No one could have been given a better daughter, wife, mother, sister, or friend. She represented a strength that she taught to many people and her faith lived in her everyday, no matter the circumstance. Throughout her battle within the past year she never ceased in putting others first and her strength was amazing. We are all so thankful to her for letting us be a part of her life. Thank you Heavenly Father for letting us have her for this time. Survivors include her husband, Paul Miller; daughter, Heather Miller; parents, Jesse and Lucille LaPietra; sisters, Toni Green and husband Sidney; Cathy Gates and husband Wiley; brother, Dr. Jesse LaPietra and wife Robin all of Monroe, LA; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 7:00PM Wednesday with a Vigil Wake service to be held at 6:00PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Leukemia Society. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome. com

BESS P. SHARP Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Graveside services for Miss Bess P. Sharp, 93, of Monroe will be at 11:00AM Thursday, November 2, 2006, at Woodlawn Cemetery in Grenada, MS with Rev. Jim Metheny officiating under the direction of Garner Harper Funeral Home. Local arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. An outstanding community leader in Monroe passed away on October 30, 2006. Miss Bess Sharp was born on August 13, 1913 to Robert and Bessie Phelan Sharp of Grenada, MS. In 1940, Bess moved to Monroe, LA and began working at the Y. W. C. A. Affectionately called "Miss Bess," she touched the lives of hundreds of young girls in this area. After 37 years, she retired from the Y.W.C.A. as its executive director in 1977. She led on active social life in many of Monroe's civic clubs. Miss Sharp is preceded in death by her brother, Dr. Robert Sharp of Ruston; and her sister, Mrs. Mary Ida Parks of Grenada, MS. Survivors include her sister-in-law, Mrs. Laura Sharp; nephew, Robert Sharp and wife, Barbara; nieces, Mary Bess Falls, Laural Flanagan, and Sara Sharp. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 1, 2006, from 5:00PM until 7:00PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church or the charity of your choice.. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome. com.

MR. GARY WOMACK Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Gary G. Womack, 56, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00AM, Thursday, November 2, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Gene Thomas officiating. Interment to follow at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Womack was born December 16, 1949 in Monroe, LA and passed away October 30, 2006 in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Womack retired from M&N Utilities as a serviceman. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Mr. Womack was preceded in death by a daughter, Kristy Womack Meredith, a sister, Susan Womack Belin, father, Ernest Womack and step-father, Hugh Ward. Mr. Womack is survived by his wife, Sharon Womack; two children; Lori Womack and husband Isaac, David Womack and wife Brandi; mother; Etta Ward; sister; Tina Powell; grandchildren; Steven Meredith and Baylea Meredith; Pierce Evans and Emma Womack; numerous nieces and nephews and other close relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be Johnathan Williams, Justin Lenard, Jason Lenard, Victor Binford, Lonnie Williams and Joe Willis. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Online messages may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes. com.

Rachel C. Allbritton, infant
Rachel Calhoun Allbritton, the infant daughter of Sarah and James Allbritton of West Monroe, died Saturday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today at Hebron Cemetery, Grayson. Visitation is after the services at 710 Highway 126, Grayson, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Theresa 'Fee' Allen, 50
Theresa Tobelman "Fee" Allen of West Monroe, a customer service representative, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is noon today until service time. Burial will be in St. Paschal's Catholic Church Cemetery.

Ira Antley, 77
Ira Antley of Monroe, owner and operator of Boise D'Arc Day Care, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Jesse 'Buddy' Bonnett, 60
EROS — Jesse Milton "Buddy" Bonnett, an employee with Currie Construction, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Harley Floyd Davidson, 64
TRANSYLVANIA — Harley Floyd Davidson, a carpenter, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until service time at Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

David M. Dougherty, 55
David Michael Dougherty of West Monroe, a disabled veteran, died Oct. 21. Memorial services will be held in North Carolina at a later date under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Danny Joe Goss, 58
JONESBORO — Danny Joe Goss, a foreman at Smurfit-Stone Container, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Sweetwater Baptist Church, Quitman. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Glenda Lane Hensley, 69
Glenda Lane Hensley of West Monroe, a health sitter, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

James 'Rex' Holstead, 87
RUSTON — James "Rex" Holstead, former owner of Ruston Seemore Cable Co., died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Douglas Cemetery, Choudrant.

Marie Everett Johnston, 93
TALLULAH — Marie Everett Johnston, a retired schoolteacher, died Monday. Memorial services and internment will be held at a later date in Springfield, Mo. Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah, directed local arrangements.

Velmer Price, 81
Velmer Price of Monroe, a laborer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Billy Roach, 66
EROS — Billy Roach, retired from AllState, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Willie 'Bo' White Jr., 50
VALLEJO, Ca. — Willie "Bo" White Jr., an auto mechanic, died Oct. 22. Services are 11 a.m. today at McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Delhi.

Previously acknowledged
Caballero, Glenda Ann: 11 a.m today, McGuire United Methodist Church, West Monroe.
Coleman, Robert: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Joe AME Church, Bonita.
Collins, Boyd: 11 a.m. Monday, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Henderson, Carolyn: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Life Community Church, Bastrop.
Jackson, Kenneth Wayne: 1 p.m. Thursday, Farmerville Recreational Center, Farmerville.
McLain, Lois Robertson: 2 p.m. today, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Pollard, Joseph: noon Monday, Myrtle Grove Baptist Church, Waterproof.
Sharp, Bessie Phelan: 11 a.m. Thursday, Woodlawn Cemetery, Grenada, Miss

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

MR. JESSE MILTON "BUDDY" BONNETT Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mr. Jesse Milton "Buddy" Bonnett, 60, of Eros, LA will be held at 2:00PM Friday, November 3, 2006 at the Oak Grove Baptist Church in Eros, LA with Rev. George Bonner officiating. Burial will be in the Walnut Grove Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Bonnett died on October 30, 2006 at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, LA. He was employed with Currie Construction Co. Mr. Bonnett is preceded in death by his father, Randolph "Jack" Bonnett; grandson, Hank Sweeny Hair; and great-grandson, Nichlos Sweeny. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Sealy Bonnett; mother, Ovenia Bonnett; four children, Rita Brown and husband Jesse, Charlene Clements and husband William, John Bonnett and wife Debbie and Frances White and husband Daniel; four step-children, Lyn Sealy and wife Sherry, Mark Sealy and wife Tammy, Scott Sealy and wife Brandi and Paul Busha and wife Jodie; sister, Linda Lambert; two brothers, James Bonnett and Alton Bonnett; twenty grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of special friends. Pallbearers will be Cliff Currie, Vernon Buffington, Craig Wycoff, Paul Honeycutt, Randy Westbrook, and Doug Hair. Honorary pallbearers will be Willie Hair, Rodger Simpkins, and grandchildren. Visitation will be from 1:00PM until 8:00PM Thursday at Oak Grove Baptist Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MR. DONALD DEAN DANIEL Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Donald Dean Daniel, 76, will be 10:00AM, Friday, November 3, 2006 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Rev. Ricky Baker and Deacon Wayne Clower will officiate. Interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Mr. Daniel was born December 9, 1929 in West Monroe, LA and passed away November 1, 2006 in Monroe, LA. Mr. Daniel was retired from Selig Manufacturing as a Fabric Clerk in Monroe, LA. He was member of Grace Baptist Church of Monroe, LA. Mr. Daniel is survived by his wife: Jovinie Daniel of Monroe, LA; daughters: Sandra Clower and husband, Wayne of Monroe, LA, Becky Holman and husband, Lawrence of Farmerville, LA; step-daughter: Doris Bass and husband, Steve of Monroe, LA; step-daughter: Helen Davis and husband, Bill of Dayton, TX; brother: Jack Daniel and wife, Maggie of Tyler, TX; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be: Alan Clower, Steve Bass, Jeff Daniel, Michael Davis, Johnathan Daniel, and Mark Baker. Visitation will be Thursday, November 2, 2006 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

PATRICIA CHAPMAN EVANS Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral services for Patricia Chapman Evans, 68, of Ruston will be held on Friday, Nov. 3, 2006 at 10:00AM at The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Ruston. The family will receive friends at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston on Thursday evening from 5:00PM to 7:00PM. Mrs. Evans died on Tuesday, October 31, 2006, at Willis-Knighten Hospital in Shreveport. She was born on July 17, 1938, in Jonesboro, LA, to Ralph and Sarah Chapman, Pat moved with her family to Palatka, FL, in 1951 and graduated from Palatka High School 1956. She attended college in Douglas, GA, where she met husband Gene Raymond "Hank" Evans of Royston, GA. Pat and Hank were approaching their 50th wedding anniversary. An active member of The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer and Women of the Church, Pat was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was an avid reader, a gift she gave to her children and grandchildren, and she helped start one of Ruston's first book clubs. Her gourmet cooking skills won her numerous prizes, and she was quick to share "secret family recipes" with friends and family. Her coleslaw recipe is famous throughout the South. Pat loved playing the guitar and singing, writing poetry and fishing, and she had a special love of animals. She traveled extensively in the US and Europe, and loved New York City and Washington, DC, but her favorite place was at the beach with "sand between her toes." Pat was preceded in death by her parents and one daughter, Sandy Evans. She is survived by her husband Hank, her daughter Julie Evans Kyte and son-in-law John Kyte, of Ruston; her sister Nita Thomas, of Monroe, LA; grandsons Kyle Evans Carnahan, Jake and Robert Kyte, of Ruston; nieces Patti Thomas Harper and her husband Jerry of Shreveport, and Libbi Thomas of Monroe; nephews Joe Thomas and his wife Robin, of Monroe, Sam Thomas, III, and his wife Nancy of Clearwater, FL; and great nephews and nieces Laura Harper, Jay Harper, Sam Thomas IV, Patrick Thomas, Sarah Thomas, Emily Thomas and Joseph Thomas. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Ruston or to 4 Paws Rescue, 2208 Cooktown Road, Ruston, 71270, which serves to rescue the animals she loved so much.

MRS. GLENDA HENSLEY West Monroe, LA Services for Mrs. Glenda Lane Hensley, 68, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00AM Friday, November 3, 2006, at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Southwest Ouachita Parish. Officiating will be Bro.George Bonner & Bro. Charles Lutrick. Mrs. Hensley was born on November 30, 1937 and passed away suddenly at her residence in West Monroe on October 30, 2006. She was preceded in death by daughter Jaye Lynn Nugent, son, Michael "Mike" Hensley, sisters Aline Foles and Helen Nalbach, brother George Meredith Sr. and parents Irvin and Willie Meredith. Our sweet Mama was born and raised in Vixen, LA. She was a caregiver with an unwavering, unselfish commitment to the needs of others. Her devotion to others brought on many visits to family and friends where she shared her love and matter-of-fact wisdom. Her kind and reasonable concern for those close to her was unshakable. She was a member of Cypress Baptist Church in the Luna Community. Survivors include daughters Karen DeMoss and husband Terry "Dale", Julie Givans and Trulie Dorcy all of West Monroe; sisters, Johnnie Thomas and Lodie Stewart both of West Monroe and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Very special nieces Janet Owens and Barbara Norman and very special nephew George "Edward" Meredith Jr. Pallbearers will be grandsons Alan DeMoss, Branden Enterkin, Greg Hensley, Daniel Hensley, Nathan DeMoss, James Dorcy, Jason Hebert and Special family friend Charles Moore. Honorary Pallbearers are Gary Thomas, Garland Meredith, Curtis Risher and Logan Miller. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. And before services at the church beginning at 9:00 AM.

BILLY ROACH Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mr. Billy Roach, 66, of West Monroe, LA will be 1:00PM Saturday, November 4, 2006 at First Baptist Church in Monroe, LA with Rev. Bob Holloway and Rev. Terry Slawson officiating. Burial to follow at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery on Crowell Road in Okaloosa Community. Billy Roach, a good man, died Tuesday morning October 31, 2006 in his home from cancer. He is survived by his wife Alice, his daughter Polly and her husband Kevin Dunlavy, his son Andrew and his wife Kim, his grandchildren, Tristan, Kate, Ethan, Josie, Lilly, and Molly Rose, brother Johnny and wife Kaye, sister-in-law, Cheryl Roach, brothers-in-law Robert Smith and wife Carolyn and Paul Smith, and numerous friends and relatives. He grew up in Sterlington, LA, the son of Frank and Lola Roach. Billy graduated from Ouachita Parish High School and Tulane University and had a career in insurance claims. He was a coach, referee and outdoorsman. He served Jesus Christ particularly through the church and Seeker Springs Ministry Center. He was an unselfish man who did for others and understood the idea of husband, father, neighbor, and faithful servant. Billy loved his family and his church. He touched the lives of many and will be sorely missed and lovingly remembered. His nephews will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Friday November 3, 2006 at First Baptist Church in Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the Seeker Springs Baptist Church or the Monroe First Baptist Church Apartment Ministry. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

EVELYN VIVIAN WOOTEN ROEDER Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Evelyn Vivian Wooten Roeder passed away at the age of 85 in San Diego, CA. She chose to die at home, where she lived with her niece, in hospice, after diagnosis with lung cancer. She remained with her beloved puppies and with those who loved her dearly. She survived 33 days after diagnosis. She remained active until the very end taking charge of her nieces household, flower gardens and pets. She made a house a home. She was preceded in death by her husband Ambrose Ellis Roeder, her sister Lucille Wooten Hammett, her mother Annie Pearl West Wooten and her father William Reid Wooten. Vivian was born in a railroad camp at Clarks, LA while her father was working in a timber crew. Vivian was raised and attended school in Monroe, LA. During World War II, Vivian and her mother rode a bus to San Diego, CA where they both obtained employment with Consolidated Aircraft. That was the first time either woman had traveled beyond the southern states, worn slacks or had jobs as "Rosie the Riveter". Vivian moved on to Hollywood, CA, attended night school to obtain secretarial skills and became a hotel reservationist at the Hotel Knickerbocker. Thereafter, she was hired by the movie star, Gene Autry as his private secretary. She moved to Las Vegas, NV to work for Mr. Autry as he developed resort hotels in the fifties. It was there, she met her husband Amby Roeder, was married and moved to New York City. There she settled into a lovely home at Croton on the Hudson, bred and showed AKC German Shepherds, became active in the local art community, and was an avid nature lover. Vivian had no issue, and is survived by her niece, Mary Joan Fleming of Reno, NV; her nephew, Fred U. Hammett III (Joette), and youngest niece, with whom she resided, Sharon Diane Hammett Hiddleson of San Diego, CA; and many great nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her long time Croton neighbor and best friend, Mary Sender; and her Columbia, TN friends, Faye Hartsfield and Al Woody. Our Aunt Vivian will be remembered for the important gifts she bestowed upon us. She possessed a keen sense of humor, a love of history and literature, was a creative artist and potter, social and political activist, and a lover of gardening, cooking, quilting and antiques. She was self reliant and could perform most of her own home improvements and repairs. There was not a critter or stray lost in the woods of the upper Hudson who did not find their way to the door of Vivian who gave them love, shelter, food and helped find them a new home. Her most beloved animal friends were Smoky, the German Shepard and Chatty Cat. Her fortunate nieces and nephews will recall summers of fishing, hiking, taking a dip in the local swimming hole, receiving gifts of dogs, rabbits, dolls, water colors, oil paints and cowboy boots — she was the best Aunt — always fun, energetic, self reliant - kind and compassionate. Funeral arrangements are being coordinated by Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Services and viewing will be held Saturday, November 4, 2006, 10:00AM at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel, Hwy 80 East Monroe, LA. Rev. Gerald Lewis will preside at the service. Vivian returns to her Southern family and will be buried beside her beloved sister Lucille Wooten Hammett, in the Rose Hill Section of the park. After services, the family invites you to celebrate Vivian's life at the home of Delores West Humphries, 205 Walton St, Monroe, LA. Her nieces and nephews now reflect and say with a smile: "There goes Aunt Vivian with Smoky and Chatty Cat for a walk in the woods — we know she's happy - but we know her arms will always be around us" Online Registry/condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Lois M. Adams, 90
JONESVILLE — Lois M. Adams, a former Jonesville resident, died Wednesday in Pine Bluff, Ark. Arrangements are pending under the the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Earnest Hicks, 68
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Earnest Hicks, a construction worker, died Oct. 25. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Northstar Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Lonestar Cemetery.

Bobby Ray Isaac, 44
TRANSYLVANIA — Bobby Ray Isaac, a heavy equipment operator, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Visitation will be an hour before service time. Burial wil be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

David Z. Jones, 79
HOUSTON — David Z. Jones died Friday. Arrangements are pending under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Lillian L. Littleton, 90
Lillian Lairscey Littleton of West Monroe, retired from the P.O. Café in Ruston, died Wednesday. Arrangements are pending under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Maple J. McWilliams, 87
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Maple James McWilliams, owner of Mac's Texaco Station, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Providence Church. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

James 'Matt' Madden, 25
RUSTON — James Matthew "Matt" Madden, a student, died Wednesday. Arrangements are pending under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Belinda Miller, 50
Belinda Miller, a mortgage underwriter, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Joyce Ann Roberson, 71
BASTROP — Joyce Ann Roberson, retired employee of International Paper Co., died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bartholomew Cemetery near Bastrop.

Essex 'Stu' Stewart, 65
Essex "Stu" Stewart of Monroe, a supervisor, died Oct. 28. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Cemetery.

Lillie Upshaw, 93
Lillie Upshaw of West Monroe, a retired nurse, died Wednesday. Arrangements are pending under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Gary G. Womack, 56
Gary G. Womack of West Monroe, retired serviceman with M&N Utilities of West Monroe, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Coleman, Robert: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Joe AME Church, Bonita.
Collins, Boyd: 11 a.m. Monday, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Goss, Danny Joe: 10 a.m. today, Sweetwater Baptist Church, Quitman.
Henderson, Carolyn: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Life Community Church, Bastrop.
Holstead, James "Rex": 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Jackson, Kenneth Wayne: 1 p.m. today, Farmerville Recreational Center, Farmerville.
Pollard, Joseph: noon Monday, Myrtle Grove Baptist Church, Waterproof.
Sharp, Bessie Phelan: 11 a.m. today, Woodlawn Cemetery, Grenada, Miss

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

MR. JOHN K. LONG Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. John K. Long, 67, of West Monroe, LA will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 4, 2006 at Faith United Methodist Church West Monroe, LA officiating will be Jimmy Owens. Graveside services will be at 2:00PM, Sunday, November 5, 2006 at Ellisville Cemetery, Ellisville, Mississippi under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Long was born November 6, 1938 in Ovette, Mississippi and passed away November 1, 2006 in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Long was a former owner/operator of Tri-State Filters and Supply. He was a charter and active member of Faith United Methodist Church. Mr. Long was preceded in death by his parents, Dozier and Ruth Long. Mr. Long is survived by his wife, Kay Long of West Monroe; children, Slade Long & wife Carolyn of Covington, LA, Melanie Long of Houston, TX; sister, Barbara Knotts and husband Herbert of Ellisville, Mississippi; three grandchildren, Traci Long, Jacob Long, and Owen Langston; two great grandchildren, Shane Micheal Long and Cali McIntire and one he loved like a daughter, Robin Haynes and her son Brandon Haynes; and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Faith United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held Friday, November 2, 2006 from 5:00PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe and Saturday from 9:00AM until service time at the church. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes. com

EVELYN VIVIAN WOOTEN ROEDER Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Evelyn Vivian Wooten Roeder passed away at the age of 85 in San Diego, CA. She chose to die at home, where she lived with her niece, in hospice, after diagnosis with lung cancer. She remained with her beloved puppies and with those who loved her dearly. She survived 33 days after diagnosis. She remained active until the very end taking charge of her nieces household, flower gardens and pets. She made a house a home. She was preceded in death by her husband Ambrose Ellis Roeder, her sister Lucille Wooten Hammett, her mother Annie Pearl West Wooten and her father William Reid Wooten. Vivian was born in a railroad camp at Clarks, LA while her father was working in a timber crew. Vivian was raised and attended school in Monroe, LA. During World War II, Vivian and her mother rode a bus to San Diego, CA where they both obtained employment with Consolidated Aircraft. That was the first time either woman had traveled beyond the southern states, worn slacks or had jobs as "Rosie the Riveter". Vivian moved on to Hollywood, CA, attended night school to obtain secretarial skills and became a hotel reservationist at the Hotel Knickerbocker. Thereafter, she was hired by the movie star, Gene Autry as his private secretary. She moved to Las Vegas, NV to work for Mr. Autry as he developed resort hotels in the fifties. It was there, she met her husband Amby Roeder, was married and moved to New York City. There she settled into a lovely home at Croton on the Hudson, bred and showed AKC German Shepherds, became active in the local art community, and was an avid nature lover. Vivian had no issue, and is survived by her niece, Mary Joan Fleming of Reno, NV; her nephew, Fred U. Hammett III (Joette), and youngest niece, with whom she resided, Sharon Diane Hammett Hiddleson of San Diego, CA; and many great nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her long time Croton neighbor and best friend, Mary Sender; and her Columbia, TN friends, Faye Hartsfield and Al Woody. Our Aunt Vivian will be remembered for the important gifts she bestowed upon us. She possessed a keen sense of humor, a love of history and literature, was a creative artist and potter, social and political activist, and a lover of gardening, cooking, quilting and antiques. She was self reliant and could perform most of her own home improvements and repairs. There was not a critter or stray lost in the woods of the upper Hudson who did not find their way to the door of Vivian who gave them love, shelter, food and helped find them a new home. Her most beloved animal friends were Smoky, the German Shepard and Chatty Cat. Her fortunate nieces and nephews will recall summers of fishing, hiking, taking a dip in the local swimming hole, receiving gifts of dogs, rabbits, dolls, water colors, oil paints and cowboy boots — she was the best Aunt — always fun, energetic, self reliant - kind and compassionate. Funeral arrangements are being coordinated by Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Services and viewing will be held Saturday, November 4, 2006, 10:00AM at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel, Hwy 80 East Monroe, LA. Rev. Gerald Lewis will preside at the service. Vivian returns to her Southern family and will be buried beside her beloved sister Lucille Wooten Hammett, in the Rose Hill Section of the park. After services, the family invites you to celebrate Vivian's life at the home of Delores West Humphries, 205 Walton St, Monroe, LA. Her nieces and nephews now reflect and say with a smile: "There goes Aunt Vivian with Smoky and Chatty Cat for a walk in the woods — we know she's happy - but we know her arms will always be around us" Online Registry/condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

MR. EUGENE THOMAS Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Eugene Thomas, 51, of West Monroe, LA, will be held Saturday, November 4, 2006 at 2:00PM at Feazel Chapel (First Baptist Church of West Monroe). Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM on Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Officiating will be Beck Payne and Jason Shows. Burial will be in Start, LA. Eugene died on Wednesday at E.A. Conway Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, Melton Thomas of Oak Grove, LA and his sister, Debbie Lenard of West Monroe. Survivors included wife Sandra Thomas of West Monroe, LA, 5 children Chris Thomas and wife Christy of Allen, TX, Chanda Montague and husband Greg of West Monroe, LA, Thad Thomas and wife Barbara of West Monroe, LA, Josh Thomas and wife Christy of Rocky Branch, LA, Amy Ellis and husband Chris of West Monroe, LA, 5 grandkids, Ryan and Madison Ellis, Jackson Thomas, Daniel Montague and Emily Thomas, mother Bessie Martin of West Monroe, 6 siblings, JoAnn Feazel, Alan Thomas, Steve Thomas, L.C. Thomas and James Thomas, all of West Monroe, LA, Sheila Fatheree of Transylvania, LA and numerous nieces and nephews. The Family would like to thank the Doctors and staff on the 4th floor at E.A. Conway hospital, for the care and compassion that was given to Eugene during his stay. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

Lois M. Adams, 90
REDFIELD, Ark. — Lois M. Adams, formerly of Jonesville, a retired office manager with Concordia Electric, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Jonesville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville. Burial will be at Heard Cemetery, Manifest.

Jesse 'Buddy' Bonnett, 60
EROS — Jesse Milton "Buddy" Bonnett, a heavy equipment operator, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Eros. Burial will be at Walnut Grove Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

James Butler, 88
TALLULAH — James Butler died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Sammie Clark, 86
NEWELLTON — Sammie Clark, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at United Shiloh Solomon Temple Baptist Church, Newellton. Burial will be at Union Cemetery, Newellton, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Boyd Collins, 80
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Boyd Collins died Oct. 17. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Jones Cemetery, Pioneer.

Sanniqua S. Cook, 4
Sanniqua Sharionna Cook of Monroe, the daughter of Sandra F. Cook, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Donald Dean Daniel, 76
Donald Dean Daniel of Monroe, a retired fabric clerk for Selig Manufacturing, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Jephfus Delaphous, 54
BASTROP — Jephfus Delaphous, a construction worker, died Monday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Pearl Street Church of God, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at H.V. Adams Cemetery.

Terry Glenn Drummer, 42
FERRIDAY — Terry Glenn Drummer, an electrician, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Caleb G. Franklin, infant
Caleb Glenn Franklin, infant son of Jason and Jennifer Franklin of Monroe, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

John Ray Griffith, 47
DUBACH — John Ray Griffith, a taxi cab driver, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Fellowship Baptist Church, Dubach. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Carolyn Henderson, 52
BASTROP — Carolyn Henderson, a retired certified nursing assistant, died Oct. 27. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Smith Temple Church of God in Christ, Bastrop. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at Mount Pleasant Church of God in Christ, Bastrop. Burial will be at Little Dee Cemetery, Mer Rouge, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Glenda Hensley, 68
Glenda Hensley of West Monroe, a private sitter, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mount Olive Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Rev. Famon Hicks, 79
FARMERVILLE — The Rev. Famon Hicks, a minister, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Friendship Baptist Church, Bernice. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. today at Tennant Family Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Patricia Hollins, 34
Patricia Hollins of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at St. Phillip Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 9-11:30 a.m. Monday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery.

Lillian M. Littleton, 90
Lillian M. Littleton of West Monroe, a retired waitress with the P.O. Café in Ruston, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. until noon Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

James 'Matt' Madden, 25
RUSTON — James Matthew "Matt" Madden, a student, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Simsboro City Cemetery.

Onis 'Sammy' Mitchell, 62
SICILY ISLAND — Onis "Sammy" Mitchell, a retired logger, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Squires Cemetery, Summerville, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Peter Neal, 79
Peter Neal of Monroe, a maintenance worker, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery.

Velmer Price, 81
Velmer Price of Monroe, a construction worker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Living Water Apostolic Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be at Powell Street Extension Cemetery.

Therease Saulsbery, 54
Therease Saulsbery of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Rosie Scott, 83
CHATHAM — Rosie Scott, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Luna. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Asberry Cemetery, Asberry.

Vera Vernell Silk, 72
OAK GROVE — Vera Vernell Silk, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Lillie Upshaw, 93
Lillie Upshaw of West Monroe, a retired nurse, died Wednesday. Services are 4 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Jackson Cemetery, Joaquin, Texas.

Ronda M. Williams, 41
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Ronda M. Williams, formerly of Monroe, an underwriter with State Farm Insurance, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Liberty Christian Center, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Coleman, Robert: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Joe AME Church, Bonita.
Hicks, Earnest: 1 p.m. Saturday, Northstar Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
McWilliams, Maple James: 10 a.m. Saturday, Providence Church, Lake Providence.
Pollard, Joseph: noon Saturday, Myrtle Grove Baptist Church, Waterproof.
Roberson, Joyce Ann: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Stewart, Essex "Stu": 11 a.m. Saturday, Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe

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

CALEB GLENN FRANKLIN Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe Graveside services for Caleb Glenn Franklin, infant son of Jason and Jennifer Roach Franklin, will be at 10:00AM, Saturday, November 4, 2006, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, with Rev. Mark Watson officiating. Interment will be under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Caleb was born October 31, 2006 and died November 1, 2006. He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lal S. Roach of Shreveport, LA and paternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Franklin of Crowville, LA. He is survived by his parents; maternal grandparents, Louis and Debra Roach of Shreveport, LA; paternal grandparents, Tommy and Jimmie Lynn Franklin of Delhi, LA; maternal great-grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Murray of Shreveport, LA; paternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Holloway of Delhi, LA; and a number of aunts, uncles, and cousins. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to charities associated with fertility research. Online Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome. com

KEITH HIXON Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Services for Keith Hixon, 54 of Rayville, LA will be 2:00PM Sunday, November 5, 2006 at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel Rayville, LA with Dr. Ernest Winburn officiating. Interment to follow in Rayville Masonic Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA. Mr. Hixon was preceded in death by his father Mr. James F. Hixon, Jr. he is survived by his mother Ruth Hixon of Rayville, LA ; a son Joey Hixon and his wife Regina of West Monroe, LA; a daughter Melissa Hixon of Rayville, LA; sister Judy Duplechine and her husband James of Lafayette, LA; two grandchildren and two nieces. Pallbearers will be Wendell Shoemaker, Danny Williams, Don Darling, James Duplechine, Joey Hixon and Rick Hixon. Visitation will be from 5:00PM-8:00PM Saturday and 1:00PM until service time Sunday at the funeral home. On line registry/condolence at www.mulhearnfuneralhome. com

MIKE WIGGERS Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Funeral service for Mike Wiggers, 42, of Fort Necessity will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, November 5, 2006 in the Wiggers Family Cemetery in Fort Necessity under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Rev Rex Barker and Mr. Craig McCain will be officiating the service. There will be no public visitation but all are invited to attend the graveside service. He was born on November 10, 1963 in Winnsboro and passed from this life Friday, November 3, 2006 in Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro, Mike worked along side his family on family farm his entire life. He was an outdoors man who enjoyed deer hunting, and volunteered for many years as a baseball coach with Dixie Youth and Franklin Academy High School. He is survived by his wife of nearly 24 years (12/11/1982) Julia Johnston Wiggers; daughter Mindy Wiggers; son Drew Wiggers; and parents Sonny and Cleo Wiggers all of Fort Necessity. He is also survived by a brother Scott Wiggers, Jr. and wife Karla of Fort Necessity; sister Lynn Wiggers and husband Steve Alge of Bentonville, AR; three nephews, 2 nieces; and many friends who will deeply miss him. In lieu of flowers the family request the memorials be made to American Diabetes Association or the John H. Colvin Memorial Foundation at ULM. St sign the guestbook online, visit www.gillfirstnational.com

Francis L. Diggins, 77
Francis L. Diggins of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Irish Moore Henderson, 76
Irish Moore Henderson of Monroe, the executive secretary for KNOE, died Friday. Private family services will be held under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

John K. Long, 67
John K. Long of West Monroe, owner and operator of Tri-State Filters, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Faith United Methodist Church. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Ellisville Cemetery, Ellisville, Miss., under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Herman Lee Pratt, 61
Herman Lee Pratt of West Monroe, a carpenter, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is noon-6 p.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Billy Roach, 66
EROS — Billy Roach, retired from Allstate, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is noon today until time of service at the church. Burial will be in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Okaloosa under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Evelyn Wooten Roeder, 84
SAN DIEGO — Evelyn Vivian Wooten Roeder, a retired motel reservationist, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Ester M. Sharp, 99
Ester M. Sharp of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Vera Vernell Silk, 72
OAK GROVE — Vera Vernell Silk, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. today at Fiske Union Assembly of God Church near Oak Grove under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Shank Cemetery, Holly Ridge.

Calvin Thompson, 66
LAS VEGAS — Calvin Thompson, formerly of Monroe, a construction worker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Previously acknowledged
Adams, Lois M.: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Jonesville.
Clark, Sammie: 1 p.m. today, United Shiloh Solomon Temple Baptist Church, Newellton.
Coleman, Robert: 1 p.m. today, St. Joe AME Church, Bonita.
Collins, Boyd: 11 a.m. today, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Cook, Sanniqua Sharionna: 2 p.m. today, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Delaphous, Jephfus: 3 p.m. today, Pearl Street Church of God, Bastrop.
Drummer, Terry Glenn: 2 p.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Franklin, Caleb Glenn: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Griffith, John Ray: 2 p.m. Sunday, Fellowship Baptist Church, Dubach.
Henderson, Carolyn: 11 a.m. today, Smith Temple Church of God in Christ, Bastrop.
Hicks, Earnest: 1 p.m. today, Northstar Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Hicks, the Rev. Famon: 11 a.m. today, Friendship Baptist Church, Bernice.
Hollins, Patricia: 1 p.m. Monday, St. Phillip Baptist Church, Monroe.
Littleton, Lillian M.: 1 p.m. today, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Madden, James Matthew "Matt": 10 a.m. today, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
McWilliams, Maple James: 10 a.m. today, Providence Church, Lake Providence.
Neal, Peter: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Pollard, Joseph: noon today, Myrtle Grove Baptist Church, Waterproof.
Price, Velmer: 11 a.m. today, Living Water Apostolic Church, West Monroe.
Saulsbery, Therease: 1 p.m. Sunday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Scott, Rosie: 11 a.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Luna.
Stewart, Essex "Stu": 11 a.m. today, Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe.
Upshaw, Lillie: 4 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Williams, Ronda M.: 11 a.m. today, Liberty Christian Center, Monroe

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

MARVIN BLAKLEY Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Funeral services for Marvin Blakley, 66, of Rayville will be held 10:00 AM, Monday, November 6, 2006 at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel in Rayville. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery in Holly Ridge, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Raville. Marvin Blakley was born on July 11, 1940 and passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2006. Mr. Blakley worked for D & J Construction for twenty-seven years. He was an avid Deer Hunter and loved the outdoors. He loved going to the Mud Races and working on his place, especially along with his family, who meant every thing to him. A special thank you to Lori Priestley of Premier Hospice. Survivors include his wife, Dixie Blakley; son, Marvin W. Blakley and wife, Lesa; daughters, Tina Rodgers and husband, Kenny and Rhonda Ray and husband, Michael; grandson, Chazz Blakley; granddaughters, Nikki Owens, Misti Little, Halie Little, Skyler Blakley, Breanna Ray; great grandchildren, Brayden Owens and Kaiden Blakley; twin brother, Melvin Blakley and wife, Judy and brother, Harold Blakley and wife, Becky; sisters, Louise Kelley, Claudia Stevens, Diane Hannis and Virginia McNaughton; numerous nieces and nephews, including a very special nephew, Chuck Blakley. Pallbearers will be Donald Storey, George Books, Roy Patton, Kenny Newman,Wayne Whitman and Michael Bates. Honorary pallbearers will be Drexall Rodgers and Richard Richardson. Visitation will be Sunday, November 5, 4:00PM until 8:00PM at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. To leave condolences for the family go to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.

CAROLYN LEOLA ROGERS CARTER Young's Funeral Home Ferriday, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Carolyn Leola Rogers Carter, 84, of Sicily Island, LA will be held at the First United Methodist Church, Sicily Island on Monday November 5, 2006 at 2:00PM. Interment will follow at Old Pine Hill Cemetery, Sicily Island, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday. Mrs. Carter was born August 02, 1922 in Collins, MS the youngest of ten children of Robert Bronson Rogers and Gertrude Gambrell Rogers. She married William Prentiss Carter, Jr. on September 1, 1946 in Trinity Episcopal Church, Natchez Ms. She raised her children and grandchildren at her home at Foules. Mrs. Carter passed away Friday November 3, 2006 at Riverland Medical Center Ferriday. She was preceded in Death by: Husband- William Prentiss Carter, Jr.; Father- Robert Bronson Rogers; Mother- Gertude Gambrell Rogers; Son- William Prentiss Carter, III Survivors include: Daughter Carolyn Marguerita Karuse of Sicily Island, LA; Son- Roger Morris Carter of Foules, LA and Gerald Patrick Carter of Greenville, TX; Grand daughter- Karla McGee of Harrisonburg, LA; Grand son- Anthony Carter of Mandeville, LA; Grand daughter- Lauren Carther of College Station, TX and Christie Carter of Greenville, TX; Great grandchildren- Margo and Morgan McGee of Harrisonburg, LA, Cade, Karlee and Caroline Carter of Mandeville , LA. The Pallbearers will be James McGee, Arte Goode, Anthony Carter, Walter Myers, Matt Myers, Charles Tucker, Carroll Barron and Joey Evans. Honorary Pallbearers are Bertis Ray, Tim White, A J Vangilder, Willard Kassel, Charles Miller, H C Peek Jr., Ray Young, Huey Moak, Leon Warden, JW Barron, Gus Watson Jr., Dr. Herman Gibson, Jr. and Shane Nappier. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society @ www.Cancer.org The family will receive friends at First United Methodist Church from 5:00PM to 8:00PM Sunday November 5, 2006. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngsfh.com

B.T. (TROY) FOSTER Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Funeral services for B. T. (Troy) Foster, 99, will be held at 2:00PM, Monday, November 6, 2006 at Mt. Union Baptist Church in Spearsville, LA. Mr. Foster will lie in state for visitation on Sunday, November 5, 2006 beginning at 2:30PM at the family home. Officiating will be Bro. Jerod Hawthorne and Bro. Forrest Post. Interment will follow at Mt. Union Cemetery. Mr. Foster was born December 13, 1906 and passed away November 4, 2006. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Mr. Foster was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Spears Foster, after 67 years of marriage, eleven siblings, twin great-grandsons and son-in-law, Carl D. Elkins. He is survived by his children, Elaine Elkins; Dr. John D. Foster and wife Rosemary; Patsy R. Nash and husband Charles; and Cindy Haney and husband, Bruce, seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Craig, Dwain, Eddie, Damien, Graham, Christian and friend Tom Elkins. Honorary Pallbearers will be David Risinger, Alvin Green, Virgil Rhodes and Dick Aulds. Friends may send condolences to the family at www.farrarfh.com

IRISH MOORE HENDERSON Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe Private services for Irish Moore Henderson, 76, of Monroe, will be held. Ms. Henderson, a life long resident of Monroe, graduated from Neville High School and attended NLU. She was a long time employee of KNOE where she was the Executive Secretary to the owner. She was preceded in death by her father, Henery Joseph Moore; mother, Jessie Iris Brown Moore; and sister Betty Moore Helms. She is survived by her son, Harry R. Henderson, Jr. of Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome. com

MRS. MARIE PRINCE Rose-Neath Funeral Home Homer, LA Funeral services will be held for Mrs. Marie Prince, 78 at the Grace Bible Baptist Church in Homer, LA. On Sunday, November 5, .2006 at 2:00PM with Rev. Tommy Parham officiating. Interment will follow at Arlington Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday November 4, 2006 5:00PM until 8:00PM. Mrs. Prince was preceded in death her husband Mr. Walton "Pete" Prince and Grand daughter Sandra Bordelon and brothers, Dallas, John and Nick Roberts. She is survived by her Sons- Billy Prince and wife Debbie of West Monroe, LA. Tommy Prince and wife Sulyn of Homer, LA. Daughters- Ketha Morrow and husband Wayne of Dubach, LA, Donna Beaver of Homer, LA. Sisters- Nellie Fincher or Arcadia, LA and Irma Jean Harrell of Ruston, La. Brothers- Bob Roberts of Homer, LA, Ted Roberts and James Ray Roberts of Dubach, LA. A very dear sister in law, Odesssa Roberts of Homer, LA. 14-Grandchildren and 24-Great Grandchildren, and 6-Great Great Grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Zach Sanders, Michael Richards, Javier Rodriguez, Randy Autrey, Jason Rice and Dustin Jumper.

MRS. MAJORIE "MOT" RICHEY Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Marjorie "Mot" Richey, 80, of West Monroe, LA, will be 2:00PM Monday, November 6, 2006 at McClendon Baptist Church, with Rev. Rick Crandall and Rev. Arnold Lee Norsworthy officiating. Interment will be at Monroe Memorial Park, Monroe, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Richey was born in Cotton Valley, LA, December 28, 1925, to parents Gertrude Riley Norsworthy and Homer Norsworthy. She passed away on November 3, 2006 at St. Francis Specialty Hospital after a short illness. Mot was a very devoted member and Sunday School teacher for many years at McClendon Baptist Church, and was loved by all. Her faith to the Lord was never-ending. She was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Richey, her parents, her daughter, Beverly Ann Driskill, and her sister, Helen N. Ganey. Survivors include her son: Michael Richey and wife Karen and grandchildren Alexis and John; her son; Mark Richey and his fiancé, Sue Smith: grandchildren; Sarah and Tori: a grandson; Chad Driskill: great-granddaughter; Beverly, all of Jacksonville, FL: granddaughter; Paige Cruz and her husband Andy: great-grandchildren; Courtney and Jacob Brown of West Monroe, LA. Her surviving siblings are Arnold Lee Norsworthy of Alexandria, LA and Nomie Smith of Timpson, TX; also a host of in-laws, nieces and nephews. The pallbearers will tentatively be members of McClendon Baptist Church. Visitation will be Sunday, November 5, 2006, 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

ESTHER HOLLAND SHARP Mulhearn Funeral Home St. John Street, Monroe Services for Mrs. Esther Holland Sharp, 99, of Monroe will be at 2 PM, Sunday, November 5, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, St. John Street, Monroe, with Pastor Johnny Holyfield and Dan Kashner officiating. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Sharp went to be with the Lord Friday, November 3, 2006, at Avalon Place. She was a long time member of Central Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and a friend to all who knew her. Her love was given unselfishly and wholeheartedly. She will be deeply missed. She was preceded in death by her husband and daughter, Patsy Wilson. She is survived by her grandchildren. The family would like to give special thanks to Esther Holyfield for her love and kindness during this time. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome. com

ROSIE LEE SHERMAN STEWART Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe Services for Mrs. Rosie Lee Sherman Stewart, 83, of Plano, TX formerly of Monroe, LA, will be at 2 PM, Tuesday, November 7, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Stewart was born December 14, 1922, in Pascagoula, MS and died November 4, 2006, in Plano, TX. Rosie Lee grew up in Monroe, LA and graduated from Ouachita Parish High School. In 1941, she was asked by R & A Jewelry Store in Monroe to enter a local beauty pageant, and after winning it, went on to be crowned Miss Dixie in Biloxi, Mississippi. She married James E. Stewart on January 31, 1942, and worked as a telegrapher for the Missouri Pacific Railroad for most of her life. During their 64 years of marriage, James also worked for the railroad and because of job transfers, they lived in several cities, including Monroe, LA, Little Rock, AR, and Plano, TX, where they have lived since 1990. Rosie Lee is known for her smile and her spunk. She was preceded in death by her parents, David Thomas and Fannie Watts Sherman; and granddaughter, Kelly Stewart. Mrs. Stewart is survived by her husband, James E. Stewart; son Ronnie Stewart and wife Kim; daughter, Connie Campbell and husband Dale; grandchildren, Robin and Bryan Stewart and Lisa and Michael Campbell; and brother, David Ardell Sherman. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 7:00PM, Monday, November 6, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome. com

SUSIE MAE WHEELER Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, Louisiana Graveside Services for Mrs. Susie Mae Wheeler, 87, of West Monroe, LA, will be 1:00PM Monday November 6, 2006 at Walnut Grove Cemetery with Rev. George Bonner officiating. Mrs. Wheeler passed away on Friday November 3, 2006 in West Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her daughter Pearl Martin. She is survived by her children, Marie Giger of West Monroe, LA, Gene A. Wheeler of Collinston, LA, Edna Burkett of West Monroe, LA, Sue Binford of Keithville, LA, Dale Finch of Plain Dealing, LA, 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 9:00PM Sunday November 5, 2006 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome. com

Robert G. Bench Sr., 77
Robert G. Bench Sr. of West Monroe, a truck driver, died Friday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Daniel Ellis Blakeney, 27
Daniel Ellis Blakeney of West Monroe died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Pat Goins Goggiola, 79
BOSSIER CITY — Pat Goins Goggiola, a beauty school owner formerly of Ruston, died Saturday. Arrangements are pending under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Keith Hixon, 54
RAYVILLE — Keith Hixon, an oilfield worker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at Rayville Masonic Cemetery.

Jimmie Lewis Jr., 86
CHICAGO — Jimmie Lewis Jr. died Oct. 29. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Liberty Hill Baptist Church, Simsboro. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of King Funeral Home, Ruston.

Harlan McGaha, 82
BASTROP — Harlan McGaha, a retired electrician, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Greenacres Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at McGaha Cemetery in West Carroll Parish.

Houston Seymour, 72
WINNSBORO — Houston Seymour, a deputy sheriff, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Temple Baptist Church. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Esther Holland Sharp, 99
Esther Holland Sharp of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, St. John Street, Monroe. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery.

Mike Wiggers, 42
FORT NECESSITY — Mike Wiggers, a farmer, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Wiggers Family Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Previously acknowledged
Griffith, John Ray: 2 p.m. today, Fellowship Baptist Church, Dubach.
Hollins, Patricia: 1 p.m. Monday, St. Phillip Baptist Church, Monroe.
Neal, Peter: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Pratt, Herman Lee: 1 p.m. Tuesday, St. Joseph Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Roeder, Evelyn Wooten: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe.
Saulsbery, Therease: 1 p.m. today, Seven-Day Adventist Church, Selman Drive, Monroe

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

MR. ROBERT G. BENCH, SR. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mr. Robert G. Bench, Sr., 77, will be 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery in Sykes, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Rodney Sanders. Mr. Bench was born on November 7, 1928 and passed away on November 3, 2006. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Donnis Thompson Bench; daughters, Donna Jean Nolan and husband Kenny, Deborah C. Morris and husband Jimmy; sons, Robert G. Bench, Jr. and wife Shirley and Tommy Eugene Bench and wife Nelda; sisters, Maryann Woodall, Martha Tauscher, Jeanie Anunciation and Iva Grace Secrenty; brother, Verlon Bench; grandchildren, Shannon, Jane', Tommy, Jr., Robert Matthew, Jr., Matthew, Jessica, Ashley and Karen "Dolly"; great grandchildren, Cameron, Brandon, Kelton, Jason, Kimberly, Le-Ann and Samantha. Pallbearers will be Gregory Anunciation, Mark Anunciation, Tommy Eugene Bench, Jr., Robert Matthew Bench, Jr., Calvin Morris and Matthew Morris. Visitation will be 5:00PM until 7:00PM, Monday, November 6, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Online condolence message may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

DANIEL ELLIS BLAKENEY Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Daniel Ellis Blakeney, 27, of West Monroe will be held at 11:00 a.m Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home with Sister Mildred Lenard officiating. Interment to follow at Twin City Memorial Gardens in West Monroe. Daniel was born March 28, 1979 in Caldwell Parish and died November 3, 2006 in West Monroe. Daniel was employed with Canal Barge Company. The baby of the family, Daniel was very gifted and his favorite pastime was playing the guitar and drums. Daniel's brother Max Lindsey, his grandfather, Melvin Blakeney, and his grandmother, Eva Massengill, preceded him in death. Survivors include his parents, Roger and Myrl Blakeney; his sisters, Sherrill Lindsey and Shonnette Chilton and her husband, Jody; his brother, Joe Lindsey and his wife, Lisa; his grandmother, Violet Blakeney; 8 nieces and nephews, Joesph Lindsey, Allysonn Cheatwood, Amanda Lindsey, Lillyann Gilmore, Sarah Chilton, Tristan Chilton, April Lindsey, and Garrett Chilton; special uncles, Bobby and Harold Foster; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family. Active pallbearers will be Noah White, Steven Nivens, James Davis, Perry Thomas, Jody Chilton, and Billy Peterson. The family will receive friends at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe on Monday from 5:00PM to 8:00PM. Condolences may be emailed to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

HOUSTON C. SEYMOUR Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Funeral services for Houston Seymour, 72, of Winnsboro will be held at 10:00AM Monday November 6, 2006 in Temple Baptist Church in Winnsboro with Rev. Bill Robertson and Rev. William Busby officiating. Entombment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. He was born to the union of William Thomas and Altis Ann Stevens Seymour on August 18, 1934 in Start, LA and passed from this life Saturday, November 4, 2006 in Franklin Medical Center- Winnsboro. Mr. Seymour was a member of Temple Baptist Church and worked as a funeral director with Winnsboro First National Funeral Home for 31 years. He was also a Franklin Parish Sheriff Deputy for 12 years and had recently served as courtroom deputy. He was an Army veteran and was active with V.F.W. Post 3155 in Winnsboro. He is survived by his wife Yvonne Seymour of Winnsobro; nine stepchildren Kathy and Ali Silimy of Delta, Loyce and Ricky Williamson of Winnsboro, Joyce and Bobby Parker of Winnsboro, Linda Watts of Springfield, MO, Douglas Gallaway of U.S. Army Korea, Brenda Gallaway of Winnsboro, Michael and Amy Gallaway of Winnsboro, Jennifer and Danny Payne of Jigger, and Terri and Mitch Dufour of Ruston. He is also survived by two brothers Joe Seymour of Rayville. Lynn Seymour of New Orleans; two sisters Shirley Reddick of Rayville, Billie Jean Castleberry of Rayville; 17 step-grandchilren and 7 step-great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Kevin Cobb, Larry Crum, Hoyt Erwin, Phillip Hutto, Eugene Parker, and W.H. Sanders. Honorary pallbearers will be Franklin Parish Sherriff Department and V.FW. Post 3155. To sign the guestbook on line or view video tribute. visit www.gillfirstnational.com

WALTER "PEE WEE" THOMISEE, JR. Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA Walter "Pee Wee" Thomisee, Jr. was born December 15, 1916 in Orange, Texas, and went home to be with the Lord on November 5, 2006. Mr. Thomisee was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Maria Thomisee, sisters Nellie Fisher and Edna Shean, and beloved wife Fannie Thomisee. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Sharon Thomisee and Eugene Eppinette and by his son, Randy Thomisee and friend Sheron Fisher. "Pop" Thomisee had 5 grandchildren - Kevin Maria Coon, Kendra Coon Smith, Howard Coon, Chris Coon and Bradley Thomisee, and 8 great-grandchildren - Allyson Smith, Kyle Smith, Trey Coon, Courtney Coon, Ben Coon, Jonathan Coon, Taylor Thomisee, and Tatum Thomisee. "Pop" loved all of his little ones. Services will be held at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe on Tuesday, November 7th, 2006, at 2:00PM Visitation will be from 1:00PM until time of service. Interment will be at Mount Nebo Cemetery in Downsville. Mr. Thomisee was a dedicated employee of The Brown Paper Mill, serving in a variety of capacities over his 43 year career. Upon retirement, he wasted no time in retreating to his beloved Lake D'Arbonne home, where he spent his remaining days as a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He remained an avid gardener, growing some of the most beautiful vegetables in the area, and consistently providing the rest of us fresh peas, okra and tomatoes to enjoy. Pop loved to work, but he never referred to it that way.. To him, fishing, cooking, mowing the grass, building sheds, bricking a patio - anything physical - was living. He felt if you stood still you were cheating God of the life you had been given. And though he was small in stature, he was tough as nails. There were many days when he put us to work, and was the last man standing. Some of our family's fondest memories are those of enjoying hot water cornbread, hot biscuits and pecan pie, served by Pop and Fannie during many Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners over the years. His home and heart were warm and open to everyone. All he asked was for you to pull up a chair and share. He was and remains an example for all of us. We loved him dearly, and thank God that we had the chance to have him in our lives. Pallbearers are Bradley Thomisee, Howard Coon, Rodney Shean, Kurt Smith, Tommy Creech and Mickey Reeves. Honorary pall bearers are Buel Creech, "Red" Craighead, Bill Williams, Eddie Parnell. Pastors will be Mark Fenn and Phillip Smith. On line condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

James Edward Baum, 58
CLARKS — James Edward Baum, a logger, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Old Bethel Baptist Church, Clarks. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Marvin Blakley, 66
RAYVILLE — Marvin Blakley, a retired employee of D&J Construction, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at Bethel Cemetery, Holly Ridge.

Pat Goins Coggiola, 79
BOSSIER CITY — Pat Goins Coggiola, a beauty school owner formerly of Ruston, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Bossier City. Burial will be at 1 p.m. at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston, under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Bossier City.

Kathy M. Collins, 41
Kathy M. Collins, a housewife, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Helen B. Dumas, 85
Helen B. Dumas of Monroe died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Doyle Evans, 82
RUSTON — Doyle Evans died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Zion Hill Baptist Church, Ruston. Burial will be at Grambling Memorial Gardens, Grambling, under the direction of King Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 2-4:45 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

B.T. 'Troy' Foster, 99
SPEARSVILLE — B.T. "Troy" Foster, a retired painter, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mount Union Baptist Church, Spearsville. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Linda Horton, 67
BERNICE — Linda Horton, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Pisgah Baptist Church, Bernice. Burial will be at Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery, Dubach, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 5 p.m. today and Tuesday until time of service at Pisgah Baptist Church.

Emily McGee O'Neal, 87
DELHI — Emily McGee O'Neal, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Delhi Presbyterian Church. Burial will be 1 p.m. at the Alabama Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Sibley, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is 10-11 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

Ethel Murray Peppers, 73
Ethel Murray Peppers, a homemaker of West Monroe, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Marjorie 'Mot' Richey, 80
Marjorie 'Mot' Richey, a preschool teacher, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at McClendon Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Rosie Lee Stewart, 83
PLANO, Texas — Rosie Lee Sherman Stewart, a retired telegraph operator formerly of Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Lois L. Thames, 91
TALLULAH — Lois L. Thames, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home. Burial will be at Silver Cross Cemetery, Tallulah.

Susie Mae Wheeler, 87
WEST MONROE — Susie Mae Wheeler, a homemaker, died Friday. Graveside service is 1 p.m. today at Walnut Grove Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Bench, Robert G. Jr.: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery, West Monroe.
Hollins, Patricia: 1 p.m. today, St. Phillip Baptist Church, Monroe.
Lewis, Jimmie Jr.: 1 p.m. today, Liberty Hill Baptist Church, Simsboro.
McGaha, Harlan: 2 p.m. today, Greenacres Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Neal, Peter: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Pratt, Herman Lee: 1 p.m. Tuesday, St. Joseph Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Seymour, Houston: 10 a.m. today, Temple Baptist Church, Winnsboro

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

PAT GOINS COGGIOLA Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral Services for Pat Goins Coggiola, age 79 of Bossier City, will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006 at the First Baptist Church in Bossier City with Rev. Jerry Ables officiating. Burial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Ruston under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Pat Goins Coggiola died peacefully in her home Saturday morning. She was preceded in death by her parents Alymer and Ruth Post, son Billy Goins, brother A.B. Post Jr, and sons' father Spencer Goins. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence Coggiola; sons Jim Goins and wife Martha, John Goins, and daughter-in-law Ellyce Goins Thomas and husband Bob; stepchildren, Lauren Coggiola Zboril and husband Joe, Barbara Coggiola Groh and husband Gary, Dave Coggiola and wife Denise; grandchildren, Dr. William Goins and wife Trisha, Leslie Dean and husband Jason, Lindsey Goins and Steve Sikorski, Laura, and Lacey Goins, Lauren, Leigh, and Paul Coggiola, Brian Groh, and one great grandchild Abigail Dean. She is also survived by her sisters June Post, Jane Grismer and husband Jerry, Nancy Cotharn and husband Vachel, numerous nieces and nephews, and special friend MaxineMayo. Born Patsy Ruth Post February 13, 1927, in Forth Worth, TX , she later moved to Ruston, LA where she grew up and graduated from Ruston High and attended Louisiana Tech. She enrolled in Beauty School in 1960 and completed her Instructor's license soon thereafter. She continued salon employment for several years before purchasing Palais Royal Salons in 1969. In 1970, she purchased beauty schools in Ruston, Minden, and Bossier City and later opened schools in Shreveport and Monroe. She was involved with various community organizations including the Ladies of the OrientalShrine. She served on numerous state and national Cosmetology Associations, and was appointed to the Advisory Board of the Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology. She served as an Examiner Team Member for the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences. She served 22 years as a board member of the American Association of Cosmetology Schools and received the N. F. Cimaglea Award which is the organization's highest honor. She's has been written up in "Who's Who Registry of Global Business Leaders" and received the "Merit Award of Excellence" by The Art and Fashion Group International. Pat Goins Coggiola lived life to the fullest; we will miss her. Visitation will be held at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Bossier City from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Tuesday, Novmeber 7, 2006. Pallbearers will include her grandsons and nephews. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to First Baptist Bossier Music Department. To leave a memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com.

Mr. Thedford "Walker" Duckett Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Thedford "Walker" Duckett, 74, of Monroe, LA will be 2:00PM Wednesday, November 8, 2006 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Glen Gore. Interment will follow at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mr. Duckett was preceded in death by his father: Chester Duckett; brother: Wayne Burney; granddaughter: Brandi Duckett; great grandson: John Paul Duckett. Walker is survived by his loving wife of 49 years: Jo Ann Hall Duckett; daughters: Jane Jackson and husband, Scotty and Cissy Aymond and husband, Shannon; sons: Walker Duckett, Jr. and wife, Judy and Terry Duckett, Paula Duckett; 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; mother: Gladys Burney; sisters: Billie Jean Stamper and husband, George, Mary Etta Stowell; best friend and hunting buddy: David Waldrop. Mr. Duckett was born April 14, 1932 in Grayson, LA and passed away November 6, 2006 in Monroe, LA. He served 4 years in the U. S. Navy and was owner/operator of Northside Barber Shop for 49 years. He was a member of Crossroad Baptist Church in Grayson, LA. Papaw "Duck", as he was affectionately called, enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and spending time with his family. Pallbearers will be James David Kennedy, Joe Barton, Eddie F. Conley, Michael Waldrop, Glen Stamper and Gary Stamper. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Crawford's Hunting Club and devoted customers of the Northside Barber Shop. Visitation will be 5:00PM — 8:00P.M., Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. The family wishes to give special thanks to Dr. Benjamin Weinberger and longtime physician: Daniel Hutton and Staff. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

LARRY DOYLE KNIGHT, SR. Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, LA Funeral services for Larry Doyle Knight Sr., 65 of Transylvania, La will be held at 2:00PM, Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at Transylvania Baptist Church, Transylvania, LA with Rev. Paul Stephens officiating. Interment will be in the Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence, LA. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Lake Providence. The family will receive friend from 1:00PM Tuesday until time of service at the Transylvania Baptist Church. Larry Knight Sr. was born July 26, 1941 and passed away on Sunday, Nov 5, 2006 at St. Francis North Hospital in Monroe, LA. Larry was a self-employed electrician. He was a member of the Transylvania Baptist Church where he served on various committees. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He was lovingly called "Pops" by his four precious grandchildren who thought he was the greatest and who were the light of his life. He was a friend to all who knew him and gave freely of his time when there was a need. He will be deeply missed by all. He was preceded in death by his parents, Delton and Mary Knight. Larry is survived by his wife of 39 years, Sharon Knight, son:Larry Doyle Knight Jr. and his wife, Leslie of Monroe, LA; son: Todd Eric Knight and his wife, Pam of Tallulah, LA.; 4 grandchildren: Megan Knight, Emily Knight, Bo Knight, and Sydni Kaye Knight; sister: Judy Knight of Transylvania, LA; brother: Jimmy Knight and his wife Mary Jean, of Lake Providence, LA. Pallbearers will be: Jimmy Staurt, Billy Ray Harper, Ricky Knight, Christopher McKenzie, Neil Martin, Mike Bradley. To leave condolences to the family www.coxfuneral.com

EMILY MCGEE O'NEAL Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA Emily McGee O'Neal, 86, died November 5, 2006 at Rankin General Hospital in Brandon, MS, after a brief illness. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Paul Lipe Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at the Delhi Presbyterian Church at 11:00AM. Visitation will be prior to the service from 10:00AM-11:00AM in the Green Room of the church. Graveside services will be at 1:00PM Wednesday at Alabama Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Sibley, Louisiana. Mrs. O'Neal was born December 17, 1919, in Sikeston, MO. At a young age her family moved to Monroe, LA, where she graduated from Neville High School. She attended LSU where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi and graduated from Louisiana Tech in 1943. After her marriage in 1941 she worked in a defense plant in Virginia and later taught elementary education in the Monroe City Schools. After World War II she moved to Delhi, LA, with her husband and resided there until 2000. Emily genuinely loved people, and she never met a stranger, opening her heart to all who came across her path. She was an avid gardener who loved to share her roses with friends and family. She was preceded in death by her parents Walter H. and Emily Connell McGee of Monroe, LA and a brother, Walter H. McGee, Jr. of Atlanta, GA. She is survived by two daughters, Frances O'Neal Washburne and husband Dr. Willard Washburne of Shreveport, LA, and Gwen O'Neal Anderson and husband, T. J. Anderson of Jackson, MS, and father of her daughters, J. Frank O'Neal of Delhi, LA. She is also survived by six grandchildren: Dr. Joe Washburne and his wife Missy, of Hattiesburg, MS; Emily Washburne Paine and her husband, Stephen, of Birmingham, AL; Cassie Anderson Smith and her husband, Carter, of Jackson, MS; Adrienne Anderson Whaley and her husband, Jason, of Memphis, TN; Chrissy Anderson Maggio, and her husband, Chris, of Oxford, MS; and Ashley Anderson of Jackson, MS; her great grandchildren, Carlisle and Annalise Washburne; Luke and William Whaley; and Havens Smith. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Delhi Presbyterian Church, P. O. Box 368, Delhi, LA 71232 or the charity of one's choice. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our web page at www.coxfuneral.com.

ETHEL LOUISE MURRAY PEPPERS Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Gravesides services for Ethel Louise Murray Peppers, 73, will be at 9:00 A.M. Wednesday November 8, 2006 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA, with Rev. George Bonner Officiating. Mrs. Peppers departed from this world for a better place on November 5, 2006, she leaves behind to love and cherish her memory a family who loved her very dearly. Survivors include her Husband, six children, 14 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, sister, three brothers, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation will be from 6:00PM until 8:00PM Tuesday November 7, 2006 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Online Condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MR. ROBERT T. PIPES, SR. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Robert T. Pipes, Sr., 80, of Monroe, LA will be 10:00AM Wednesday, November 8, 2006 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Father Robert Dandridge will officiate. Mr. Pipes was born August 5, 1926 in Selma, LA and passed away November 5, 2006. Mr. Pipes grew up and was educated in Ouachita Parish. He was a graduate of LSU in 1950 with a Business Degree. He served with the 369th Bomb Squadron in France and Strabing, Germany during World War II. Mr. Pipes was employed as Personnel Manager/Labor Relations for Brown/Olinkraft Paper Mill, ITT Monroe Operations and Hickory Springs Furniture Manufacturing in Ft. Smith, Ark. Mr. Pipes was preceded in death by his mother: Thelma Pike Pipes; father: George Dudley Pipes, Sr. and brother: David Mack "Bunny" Pipes. Mr. Pipes is survived by his wife: Bobbie Ervin Pipes; daughters: Pattie Pipes DeGolyer and husband, Norman of Baton Rouge, LA, Sue Pipes Costa and husband, Nick of Williamsburg, VA; sons: John D. Pipes of Monroe, LA, and Robert T. Pipes, Jr. and wife, Chris of West Monroe, LA; brother: George D. Pipes, Jr. and wife, Martha of St. Joseph, LA; grandchildren: Douglas Bickley, Bryan Tucker, Amy Tucker, Matthew Pipes, Thomas Pipes and Daniel Pipes; great grandchild: Brick Tucker. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to ULM Foundation with specifications to the School of Nursing or St. Patrick's Episcopal Church of West Monroe, LA. The family gives special thanks to: Dr. David Burkett, Monica Boudreaux and staff, Dr. Keith Calhoun and staff, Dr. Arnold Feldman, Wendy Harkin and staff of Pain Treatment Center, Natchez, MS, the staff of Target Pharmacy, and to United Home Care and Donald Shaw for their compassion. Visitation will be 5:30PM until 7:30PM, Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

GLENN SADELL Young's Funeral Home Jonesville, LA Funeral services for Glenn Sandell, 43 ,of Jonesville, LA will be held at First Pentecostal Church Of Jonesville on Sunday, November 5, 2006 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Jack Knapp and Rev. Brian Michot fficiating. Interment will follow at White's Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home in Jonesville. Mr. Sandell was born July 01, 1963 in Grand Prairie, TX and passed away Wednesday November 01, 2006 at Huey P. Long Hospital Alexandria. He was a resident of Jonesville, a Welder, and a member of the First Pentecostal church of Jonesville. He was very active in creating and playing music, and loved Carpentry. He Served in the United States Air Force. He was preceded in Death by:Father-Garvis L. Sandell, Sr. Survivors include:Wife- Joanie Sandell of Jonesville,LA.Son- Adam Sandell of Jonesville,LA.Mother- Bettie Sandell of Slidell,LA.Brother- Garvis Sandell, Jr. of Slidell,LA.Sister- Susan Sandell of Slidell, LA .Sister- Karen Sandell of Slidell,LA.Host of- Nieces and Nephews The Pallbearers will be Garvis Sandell, Jr., Joseph Bellmore, Joshua Bellmore, Bryan White, Barry White, James LaVoie, Bill White and ScottBook. The family will receive friends at First Pentecostal Church Of Jonesville from 6:00PM to 9:00PM Saturday, November 4, 2006. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngsfh.com

WALTER "PEE WEE" THOMISEE, JR. Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA On line condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Walter "Pee Wee" Thomisee, Jr. was born December 15, 1916 in Orange, Texas, and went home to be with the Lord on November 5, 2006. Mr. Thomisee was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Maria Thomisee, sisters Nellie Fisher and Edna Shean, and beloved wife Fannie Thomisee. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Sharon Thomisee and Eugene Eppinette and by his son, Randy Thomisee and friend Sheron Fisher. "Pop" Thomisee had 2 sisters-Theresa Thomisee Pipes, Beatrice Thomisee Carroll 5 grandchildren - Kevin Maria Coon, Kendra Coon Smith, Howard Coon, Chris Coon and Bradley Thomisee, and 8 great-grandchildren- Allyson Smith, Kyle Smith, Trey Coon, Courtney Coon, Ben Coon, Jonathan Coon, Taylor Thomisee, and Tatum Thomisee. "Pop" loved all of his little ones. Services will be held at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe on Tuesday, November 7th, 2006, at 2:00PM Visitation will be from 1:00PM until time of service. Interment will be at Mount Nebo Cemetery in Downsville. Mr. Thomisee was a dedicated employee of The Brown Paper Mill, serving in a variety of capacities over his 43 year career. Upon retirement, he wasted no time in retreating to his beloved Lake D'Arbonne home, where he spent his remaining days as a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He remained an avid gardener, growing some of the most beautiful vegetables in the area, and consistently providing the rest of us fresh peas, okra and tomatoes to enjoy. Pop loved to work, but he never referred to it that way.. To him, fishing, cooking, mowing the grass, building sheds, bricking a patio - anything physical - was living. He felt if you stood still you were cheating God of the life you had been given. And though he was small in stature, he was tough as nails. There were many days when he put us to work, and was the last man standing. Some of our family's fondest memories are those of enjoying hot water cornbread, hot biscuits and pecan pie, served by Pop and Fannie during many Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners over the years. His home and heart were warm and open to everyone. All he asked was for you to pull up a chair and share. He was and remains an example for all of us. We loved him dearly, and thank God that we had the chance to have him in our lives. Pallbearers are Bradley Thomisee, Howard Coon, Rodney Shean, Kurt Smith, Tommy Creech and Mickey Reeves. Honorary pall bearers are Buel Creech, "Red" Craighead, Bill Williams, Eddie Parnell. Pastors will be Mark Fenn and Phillip Smith.

Daniel Ellis Blakeney, 27
Daniel Ellis Blakeney of West Monroe, a deckhand, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.

Nick Brandley, 57
BASTROP — Nick Brandley, a cook, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Mary Lee Brown, 67
Mary Lee Brown of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Billy Burnette, 53
Billy Burnette of West Monroe died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

James Butler, 88
TALLULAH — James Butler, a janitor, died Nov. 1. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Madison Parish Community Center, Tallulah. Visitation is from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.

Doris Yvonne Collins, 83
RAYVILLE — Doris Yvonne Collins, formerly of Mount Carmel, Ill., a bookkeeper, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Kathy M. Collins, 44
Kathy M. Collins of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. 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 in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Helen B. Dumas, 85
Helen B. Dumas of Monroe died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Visitation is 9 a.m. until time of services today. Burial will be in Wyoming Cemetery, Newellton.

Cleveland Ford Sr., 88
Cleveland Ford Sr. of Monroe, a city of Monroe water treatment employee, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Rodney A. Fryday, 65
OAK GROVE — Rodney A. Fryday, a security guard, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Salome Henry, 92
FARMERVILLE — Salome Henry, a retired schoolteacher, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Family Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Robert Oliver Houck, 67
RUSTON — Robert Oliver Houck, a foreman, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Owens Memorial Chapel. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Sally Phillips, 58
Sally Phillips of West Monroe, retired Lee Jr. High School music teacher and choir director at First Presbyterian Church of Monroe, died Sunday. A memorial service will be held at a later date under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Willie Robinson, 79
Willie Robinson of Monroe, a lever puller, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Walter Thomisee Jr., 89
Walter Thomisee Jr. of West Monroe, retired Brown Paper Mill employee, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Nebo Cemetery, Downsville.

Previously acknowledged
Bench, Robert G. Jr.: 1 p.m. today, Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery, West Monroe.
Coggiola, Pat Goins: 10 a.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church, Bossier City.
Collins, Kathy M.: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Evans, Doyle: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Ruston.
Horton, Linda: 2 p.m. today, Pisgah Baptist Church, Bernice.
Neal, Peter: 1 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
O'Neal, Emily McGee: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Delhi Presbyterian Church.
Pratt, Herman Lee: 1 p.m. today, St. Joseph Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Stewart, Rosie Lee Sherman: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe

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

DELTON BURCH In Rememberence of Hello Daddy, Even though it has been two years, You are still on everybody’s minds and hearts. We will always love you.Love You and Miss You, V Your eldest.

BROTHER CLEVELAND FORD Smith Funeral Home, Monroe, La. Funeral services for Brother Cleveland Ford of Archibald will be held at 1:00PM Saturday, November 11, 2006 at Greather New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe, with Rev. William Ross and Rev. Elijah Brass II of-ficiating. Interment will follow in Richwood Memorial Garden under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe. Cleveland was born February 28, 1918, to the union of Robert and Mary Ross Ford, in Sicard, LA. He passed away Saturday, November 4, 2006 at home. He is survived by six daughters and one son: Barbara Francis Neal Jefferson, Cleola Ware, Janie Mat-thews, Alvern Lewis and Alvin Ford (twins), and Sandra Grisby and Shelia White (twins); 17 grand-children and 14 great grand children; one brother and ten sisters. Active pallbearers will be Alvin Ford, Pernell Ford, Reginald Grisby, Christopher Bolton, Quincy Lewis, Eric Lewis, Christopher Avery, Jerry Patrick Ford, Charles Stanley III.Vistation will be at Smith Funeral Home Friday from 1:00PM until 6:00PM. Monroe, LA Funeral services for Brother Cleveland Ford of Archibald will be held at 1:00PM Saturday, November 11, 2006 at Greather New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe, with Rev. William Ross and Rev. Elijah Brass II officiating. Interment will follow in Richwood Memorial Garden under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe. Cleveland was born February 28, 1918, to the union of Robert and Mary Ross Ford, in Sicard, LA. He passed away Saturday, November 4, 2006 at home. He is survived by six daughters and one son: Barbara Francis Neal Jefferson, Cleola Ware, Janie Matthews, Alvern Lewis and Alvin Ford (twins), and Sandra Grisby and Shelia White (twins); 17 grandchildren and 14 great grand children; one brother and ten sisters. Active pallbearers will be Alvin Ford, Pernell Ford, Reginald Grisby, Christopher Bolton, Quincy Lewis, Eric Lewis, Christopher Avery, Jerry Patrick Ford, Charles Stanley III. Vistation will be at Smith Funeral Home Friday from 1:00PM until 6:00PM.

MRS. EVELYN GRIFFIN GABLE Mulhearn Funeral Home Owens Funeral Home Smith Funeral Home Rayville, LA Services for Mrs. Evelyn Griffin Gable age 86 of Rayville, LA will be at 11:00AM Thursday, November 9, 2006 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville with Dr. Ernest Winburn officiating. Interment will follow in Start Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville. Mrs. Gable was a member of the First Baptist Church of Rayville, the Rebekah Sunday School Class, a lifelong resident of Richland Parish, and a retired sales clerk. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roderick J. Gable; her mother, Sallie Griffin; sister, Louise Cole; brother, Hack Griffin; and grandson, Rodney Gable. Survivors include: 2 Sons: RodGable of Rayville, LA; daughter-in-law Frances Sims of Baton Rouge,LA Kenneth Gable and wife, JoAnn of Monroe, LA Sister-in-law Earlene Gable of Start, LA 4 Grandchildren: Winston Gable, Rhett Gable, Andy Gable, and Kelly Gable. 3 Great Grandchildren: Corey Gable, Hannah Gable, and Lauren Gable. Several nieces and nephews and a host of friends Pallbearers are: Andy Gable, Rhett Gable, Winston Gable, Andrew Cole,Bobby Jenkins, and John Howard. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Rebekah Sunday School Class and Dr. Ronald Ponarski. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Rayville. Visitation will be from 5:00PM till 8:00PM, Wednesday November 8th at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Rayville, LA. Ruston, LA Funeral services for Mr. Robert Oliver Houck (Oliver), age 66 of Ruston, will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, November 9, 2006 at Owens Memorial Chapel in Ruston with the Rev. Jimmie Pyles, Dr. Michael Hawley. officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Ruston under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Mr. Houck was born October 16, 1940 in Simsboro to Ardis Barnette and Annie Olivia Houck. He died November 6, 2006 at Lincoln General Hostipal in Ruston. Mr. Houck was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Ruston and a member of Ruston Lodge 106 F&AM. He enjoyed spending time with his cocker spaniels Trouble and Taz, spending time with his granddaughter, watching westerns on TV and enjoyed his yard with his roses. He retired from Con Agra as a foreman after over 25 years of service. Mr. Houck is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mary Jo Atkins Houck, his son Robert Oliver Houck, Jr. and wife Amy of Dallas, granddaughters Lauren Abby and Emma Kate Houck, of Dallas. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Freddie Wayne Houck and his daughter Mary Holly Houck. Pallbearers will be Thomas H. Kelley, Max Otwell, Ronnie Bennett, Jesse Bennett, John Fred Richmond and Wayne Houck. Special Thanks to Mary Crowe (Caregiver) and Willie Frost. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM-7:00PM Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at Owens Memorial Chapel. To leave a memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneral home.com

MRS. KELLY JEAN KING HEARNE Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Service for Mrs. Kelly Jean King Hearne, 28, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, November 9, 2006, at Living Way Apostolic Church with Rev. Carl Shurte and Rev. Ronnie Turner officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Hearne passed away on November 7, 2006, at her residence. She was a member of Living Way Apostolic Church. She enjoyed sitting outside in the sun and especially loved her father and son. Mrs. Hearne was preceded in death by her mother, Evelyn Jean Wade and grandfather, Sidney King. Survivors include her husband, Jim Hearne; son, Jakob Bryant Hearne; three brothers, Chase Nappier, Jason Lynn King and wife Elizabeth; and Jon Duke and wife Kristen; sister, Karen Elizabeth Stevens and husband Chip; grandmother, Juanita Maxine King; father, Jerry Lynn King; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jeff Palomo, Landin Palomo, Wayne Howard, Chris Audirsch, Charles Patterson, and Ronnie L. Turner, Jr. Honorary pallbearer will be Logan Palomo. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

MR. ROBERT OLIVER HOUCK Owens Funeral Home, Ruston, La. Funeral services for Mr. Robert Oliver Houck (Oliver), age 66 of Ruston, will be held at 2:00 PM on Thurs-day, November 9, 2006 at Owens Memorial Chapel in Ruston with the Rev. Jimmie Pyles, Dr. Michael Hawley. officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Ruston under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Mr. Houck was born October 16, 1940 in Simsboro to Ardis Barnette and Annie Olivia Houck. He died November 6, 2006 at Lincoln General Hostipal in Ruston. Mr. Houck was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Ruston and a member of Ruston Lodge 106 F&AM. He enjoyed spending time with his cocker span-iels Trouble and Taz, spending time with his granddaughter, watching westerns on TV and enjoyed his yard with his roses. He retired from Con Agra as a foreman after over 25 years of service. Mr. Houck is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mary Jo Atkins Houck, his son Robert Oliver Houck, Jr. and wife Amy of Dallas, granddaughters Lauren Abby and Emma Kate Houck, of Dallas. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Freddie Wayne Houck and his daughter Mary Holly Houck. Pallbearers will be Thomas H. Kelley, Max Otwell, Ronnie Bennett, Jesse Bennett, John Fred Richmond and Wayne Houck. Special Thanks to Mary Crowe (Caregiver) and Willie Frost. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM-7:00PM Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at Owens Memorial Chapel. To leave a memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneral home.com

Thomas Bullock, 71
MONTGOMERY — Thomas "Tommy" Bullock, a vocational rehabilitation district manager, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Hargis Baptist Church, Verda. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Homes, Winnfield.

Helen Butler, 89
BASTROP — Helen Marie Edmonson Bass Butler, former director of the T.A.C. House, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Thedford Duckett, 74
Thedford "Walker" Duckett of Monroe, a retired owner/operator of Northside Barber Shop, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.

Andrew J. Duchesne, 48
HEBERT — Andrew J. Duchesne, a carpenter, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Rodney Allen Fryday, 65
OAK GROVE — Rodney Allen Fryday, a security guard, died Monday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Bobby Bernard Graham, 83
OLLA — Bobby Bernard Graham, a retired oil production supervisor, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Burial will be in Olla Cemetery.

Lee Irma Hawkins, 92
SALINE — Lee Irma Hawkins, a postmaster for Northwestern State University, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Briarwood Baptist Church, Readhimer. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Strange Cemetery, Readhimer under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Billie Dove Heflin, 75
Billie Dove Heflin of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Visitation is 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Further arrangements are incomplete.

Salome Henry, 92
FARMERVILLE — Salome Henry, a retired schoolteacher, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Springhill Baptist Church, Oakland. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Family Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery.

Roy Herrington, 72
HEBERT — Roy Herrington, a surveyor, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Ethel Murray Peppers, 73
Ethel Murray Peppers of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 9 a.m. today at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Annie Lou Pesnell, 93
RUSTON — Annie Lou Evans Pesnell, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Longstraw Baptist Church, Choudrant. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Longstraw Cemetery.

Robert T. Pipes Sr., 80
Robert T. Pipes Sr. of Monroe, a retired personnel manager and labor relations officer for Brown/Olinkraft Corp., died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Butler, James: 1 p.m. today, Madison Parish Community Center, Tallulah.
Coggiola, Pat Goins: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Bossier City.
Collins, Kathy M.: 11 a.m. today, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Evans, Doyle: 1 p.m. today, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Ruston.
O'Neal, Emily McGee: 11 a.m. today, Delhi Presbyterian Church.

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

HELEN MARIE BUTLER Cox Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Marie Edmonson Bass Butler, age 89, of Bastrop, LA, will be 1:00PM Friday, November 10, 2006 at the Chapel of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop with Rev. L.H. McCollough officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop, LA. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00PM till 9:00PM at Cox Funeral Home. Mrs. Butler was born January 2, 1917 in Forest, Louisiana and she died Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at Bastrop. She was preceded in death by her first husband, O.T. "Buddy" Bass, parents, Lee and Paralee Ward Edmonson, granddaughter, Jennifer Melise Bass, and a daughter-in-law, Mary Ellen Bass. Mrs. Butler was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bastrop, the Order of the Eastern Star, and the Busy Bee's Homemakers and Quilting Club. She is survived by her husband, Herman C. Butler of Bastrop, LA; three children, Donald Douglas Bass of Houma, LA, Barbara Bass Helms of Baton Rouge, LA, Bill Bass of Eudora, AR; sister, Mattie Lee Joyce of Kilbourne, LA; 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers are Jerry Ray, Shelby Lowery, Bobby Lively, David Bass, Brad Troutmon, and Dr. Chuck Joyce. For those who wish memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home in Monroe or Camp Quality, 638 Ervin Cotton Road, West Monroe, LA 71291.

Thomas Edward Copes Delhi, LA Funeral services for Thomas Edward Copes, 84, of Delhi will be held at 10:00AM, Friday, November 10, 2006 at Newton Baptist Church with Rev. Everett Geis and Rev. Terry Ganey officiating. Burial will be in the Newton Cemetery with full Military Honors. Burial will be under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Visitation will begin at 5:00PM Thursday at Newton Baptist Church. Thomas was a retired US Air Force Master Seargeant, and also served in the US Army. He served and retired from the US Postal Service after returning to Delhi following his final service at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, TX. He is preceded in death by his wife of 36 years, Jean Foster Copes, parents Joseph and Jewel Copes, and a sister Lynette Copes Johnson all of Delhi; brother Tolbert Copes of Vicksburg, MS and son Douglas Copes of Tyler, TX. He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Nell Bush Copes of Delhi, formerly of Waskom, TX; three daughters, Debra Copes and partner John Rough of Kaufman, TX, Gina Copes Jones and husband Gary of Delhi, and Lisa Copes Massey and husband Ken of West Monroe. Also by two step-daughters: Sharon Walker Upton and husband Jimmy of Satsuma, AL, and Terri Bush Guerra and husband George of Waskom, TX; two step-sons, Dennis Walker and wife Judy of Knoxville, TN and Jimmy Bush and wife Linda of Rogers, AR; two brothers, Greenlee Copes and Ottis Copes and one sister, Cloie Copes Haywood Black all of Delhi; nineteen grandchildren and step-grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren and step-great grandchildren along with a host of nieces, nephews, friends and other family members. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Dylan Jones, Dustin Jones, Scott Cook and Jason Upton and Nephews, Junior Johnson and Thomas Haywood. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our webpage at www.coxfuneral.com.

ALBERT ELMER CULPEPPER, III Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Albert Elmer Culpepper, III, was born in Monroe, LA, on August 31, 1925, to the late Jennie Belle Simpson and Albert Elemer Culpepper, Jr., pioneer residents of Ouachita Parish. He lived at his birthplace on Pargound Drive for his entire life. Mr. Culpepper is survived by one brother, John Simpson Culpepper; a niece Marguerite Carbrey, her husband, Lee, and their daughters Caitlin, Kristen, and Caroline of Slidell, LA; one nephew, Dan Culpepper, his wife DeeAnn, and their children, Danielle and Dylan of Beaumont, TX; his cousins, Dick Culpepper and wife Daphne of Monroe, LA; Lewis, Brittan, and Hannah Hussing of Austin, TX; and many Simpson relatives. Left to mourn are his friends and advocates, Carolyn (Mrs. Louis Paul) Dalfiume and Peggy (Mrs. John) Culpepper, as well as his rescue dog, Grits. "Clyde" Culpepper graduated from Ouachita Parish High School in 1941. He held the Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Louisiana State University, where he was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He also received the Master of Science degree from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Clyde returned to his home in Monroe, taking a position as a chemistry, physics, and general science teacher at Neville High School. He is remembered as a Master Teacher by his many students, numbers of whom took degrees in the sciences and earned their livelihoods through the influence of "Mr. C". He was loved by his students for his clarity, wisdom, wit, and wry humor. He was a great faculty favorite. Culpepper was appointed Assistant Principal at Neville, but later left education for the business field. He was a project and design engineer at Ford, Bacon, and Davis until his retirement. Mr. Culpepper was a Renaissance man, with wide ranging knowledge and interests in music, art, the sciences, the culinary arts, and literature. He was a talented wood carver. His works adorn the homes of his family and friends. He was a world traveler and lived abroad for brief periods of time. Clyde Culpepper was an eternal optimist and bon vivant, facing his death with the same courage and spirit with which he had lived his life, setting an example for all whose lives he graced. A memorial service will be held at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 3706 Bon Aire Drive, on Saturday, November 11, at 11:00AM. The Reverend Errol Montgomery will preside. A special invitation is extended to Mr. Culpepper's former students.

ROY M. HERRINGTON Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Roy M. Herrington, age 73, of Hebert, LA will be held at 2:00PM, Thursday, November 9, 2006 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Don Wright officiating. Interment with military rites will follow in the Fellowship Cemetery west of Columbia. Mr. Herrington was born in Waverly, LA on August 16, 1933 to the union of Clarence and Irene Jones Herrington and died Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at his residence. He was a retired surveyor having 40 years of service. He was a good father and an avid hunter and fisherman. He was also a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served in the U.S. Marines Corp. Survivors include his wife: Faye Stansell of Hebert, LA; his son: Micheal Herrington of Hebert, LA; his daughters: Susan Cash of Shreveport, LA, and Cheryl Chilton of West Monroe, LA; his brother: Billy Herrington of West Monroe, LA; his sisters: Clara Simpson and Helen Mills both of West Monroe, LA, Carol Howard of Columbia, LA; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jody Chilton, Jessie Chilton, Tyler Herrington, Shane Herrington, Luke Mills and Paul Mills.

MARION "BUDDY" HILL Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mr. Marion "Buddy" Hill, 75, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00PM Friday, November 10, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Dr. Mark Strum and Bro. James Gardner officiating. Burial to follow at Twin Cities Memorial Garden Cemetery. Mr. Hill passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2006, at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was a member of McClendon Baptist Church. He retired from Illinois Central Railroad as a switchman operator. He is preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, V.W. Hill, Jr., Willie Hill, Mildred Doughty, Mack Hill, Sr., Helen Polk, and Lucian Hill. He is survived by his wife, Betty Hill; daughters, Pam McKay and husband Jim, Linda Hill; a special granddaughter Jennifer Waldroup; grandsons, J.C. McKay and Sonny McKay; sisters, Janice Southern and Betty Perot, and brothers, Harold Hill, Robert Hill, and Joe Hill. Pallbearers will be Ray Polk, Ken Hill, Joe Doughty, Robert Doughty, Greg Hill, and Jeff Perot. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Bro. James Strittman Sunday School Class, Ray Arthur and Joe Albritton. Memorials may be to the American Heart Association. A special thanks to Dr. Ron Hammett and Debbie Thomas with Patient's Choice Hospice. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Thursday, November 9, 2006 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

MRS. ANNIE LOU EVANS PESNELL Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Lou Evans Pesnell, 93, of Ruston, LA will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, November 10, 2006, at Longstraw Baptist Church, with Pastor Larry Emory, Rev. James Evans, Rev. Walter Evans officiating. Interment will follow in the Longstraw Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home Staff. The family will receive friends from 6:00PM until 8:00PM on Thursday, November 9, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA. Annie Pesnell, homemaker, was born June 6, 1913, and went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at 7:55AM. She was a resident of Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ruston since February 26, 2001. During her lifetime, her enjoyment was being with her family members and being an active member of Longstraw Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for the youth. She was an avid gardener and seamstress. She married Leon Pesnell in 1930. Annie and Leon Pesnell were married for 69 years when the Lord called Leon to be with him. She is survived by her five children, Carolyn Pesson and husband, Richard, of Zwolle, LA; Patsy Bullock and husband, John, of Ruston, LA; Alice Smalling, and husband, Troy, of Ruston, LA; Leon Pesnell, Jr. and wife Kay, of Eudora, KS; Jim Pesnell and wife, Belinda, of Choudrant, LA; 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; a sister, Mary Alice Roberson of Lafayette, LA, and a host of special nieces, nephews, and friends. Serving as pallbearers will be grandsons: Bubba Eldridge, John Pat Bullock, Bobby Eldridge, Derek Pesnell, Travis Pesnell, Sean Pesnell, and Anthony Smalling. Special thanks to the caring staff of Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and to Dr. Emile Barrow, cardiologist, and his staff for the many years of loving care and treatment to Annie Pesnell. The family sends a special tribute to Jeanean Ross, RN, Hiawatha Benton, Kim Jackson, and Iteal Kilson. They worked very closely with Annie Pesnell the last five years. Their love and care rendered to Annie surpassed expectations. Memorial gifts given in Annie Pesnell's name to the building fund of Longstraw Baptist Church are requested in lieu of flowers by the family. Online messages may be sent to: www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

SAMUEL RANDOPH STOTTS Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Memorial services for Samuel Randoph Stotts, age 59, of Columbia, LA, will be held at 4:00PM, Friday, November 10, 2006 at the First United Methodist Church in Columbia with Rev. John "Bud" Traylor officiating. Randy was born on January 3, 1947 in Columbia to the union of James P. and Bernice Traylor Stotts and died Friday, November 3, 2006 at his residence. After graduating from West Monroe High School in 1966 and attending NLU, Randy joined the Navy, retiring as a Senior Chief Petty Officer. He received Masters degrees from Howard Paine University and from the University of Southwest Texas. He was on the Navy Skeet Team and a National Skeet Champion and loved to play golf and hunt. He and his father partnered to win the father/son World Championship Skeet Shoot. Randy is survived and loved by his brother: James P. Stotts of Mountain View, AR and his sister: Sandra Stotts Davis of Columbia, LA, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. A private out-of-state service will be held at a later date.

Pamela D. Bradley, 49
WINNSBORO — Pamela D. Bradley, housekeeper, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First Zion Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is noon-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Rest Haven Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Walter Brumfield, 69
WISNER — Walter Brumfield, a farmer, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Hopewell Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Visitation is noon-5 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Wake services are 7-8 p.m. Friday at Hopewell Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Burial will be at the church cemetery, Sicily Island.

Thomas Edward Copes, 84
DELHI — Thomas Edward Copes, a U.S. Air Force and U.S. Postal Service retiree, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Newton Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 5 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be with military honors at Newton Cemetery, Delhi, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Andrew J. Duchesne, 48
HEBERT — Andrew J. Duchesne, a carpenter, died Tuesday. Services will be held at a later date under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Cleveland Ford Sr., 88
Cleveland Ford Sr. of Monroe, a security guard, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Evelyn Griffin Gable, 86
RAYVILLE — Evelyn Griffin Gable, a retail sales clerk, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time. Burial will be at Start Cemetery.

Kelly J. King Hearne, 28
Kelly Jean King Hearne of West Monroe, a loan officer, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Living Way Apostolic Church. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be at Luna Methodist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Billie Dove Heflin, 75
Billie Dove Heflin of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday at Lone Pine Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Elzora Honeycutt, 81
RUSTON — Elzora Honeycutt, a retired clerk, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Harmony Baptist Church, Ruston. Wake services are 6-7 p.m. Friday at King Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be at the church cemetery, Ruston.

Corrine Blake Martin, 88
GOLDONNA — Corrine Blake Martin, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Yankee Springs Baptist Church, Goldonna. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Mary LaDelle Matheny, 95
MARSHALL, Texas — Mary LaDelle Matheny, a homemaker formerly of Bastrop, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday Central Church of Christ, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Willie Robinson, 79
Willie Robinson of Monroe, a lever puller, died Sunday. Services are noon Saturday at St. Mary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Edna Sharpley, 88
Edna Sharpley of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Oct. 31. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Seigle Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Previously acknowledged
Bullock, Thomas: 11 a.m. today, Hargis Baptist Church, Verda.
Graham, Bobby Bernard: 2 p.m. Saturday, Riser Funeral Home, Olla.
Hawkins, Lee Irma: 2 p.m. today, Briarwood Baptist Church, Readhimer.
Henry, Salome: 1 p.m. Saturday, Springhill Baptist Church, Oakland.
Pesnell, Annie Lou: 10 a.m. Friday, Longstraw Baptist Church, Choudrant.

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

BOBBY BERNARD GRAHAM Riser Funeral Home Olla, LA Services for Bobby Bernard Graham, age 83 of Olla will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, November 11, 2006 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Olla. Interment with military rites will follow in the New Union Cemetery. Mr. Graham was born in Smackover, AR on October 12, 1923 to the union of Ted and Pauline Rice Graham and died Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at the St. Francis Cabrini Medical Center in Alexandria. He was a retired production supervisor with the oil industry. He was of the Baptist faith, a veteran of World War II having served in the Army, a 32nd degree mason and a member of the Charles F. Buck Lodge #260 in Urania. He was an avid sportsman a gunsmith and a mentor to many hunters throughout this area. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife: Inez Roan Graham, his brother Jimmy Graham and his granddaughter: Melissa Fife. Survivors include his son: Ted Graham and his wife: Sonya of Baton Rouge; his daughters: Sandra Fife and her husband: Mack of Tullos, Phyllis Hillman and her husband: David of Grayson, Denise Keen and her fiance': Larry Cobb of Monroe; his brother Jerry Graham of Olla; his grandchildren: Stacy Fife and his partner: Carmen Reed, Lori Kleinpeter and her husband: Dewayne, Jennifer Shelton and her husband: Stacy, Bill Baldridge and his wife: Jennifer, Joshua Graham, Ashley Jackson and her husband: Andy,Sonny Graham, Shaun Keen and Jeremy Keen, her great-grandchildren: Graham Humphries, Mackenzie Kleinpeter, Morgan Kleinpeter, Ayden Keen and Kirsten Jackson. Honorary pallbearers will be Randy Lee, Bubba Loe, R.D. Wilson, Leslie Fallin, Ronnie Biggs, Bobby Fussell, Mackie Etheridge, Bohman Mccartney, Forrest Cook, Herman Schultz, Dan Veuleman, Henry Stringer and Robert McDowell. Visitation will be Saturday from noon until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, Hwy 165, Olla.

HELEN WASHBURNE MITCHELL Cox Funeral Home Delhi Funeral services for Helen Washburne Mitchell, 82, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, November 11, 2006, at the First Baptist Church in Delhi. Rev. Gene Washburne and Dr. Marcus Murphy will officiate. Visitation will be held Saturday from 1:00PM until time of service at the church. Burial will be in the Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Mrs. Mitchell was a longtime resident of Delhi and was a retired elementary school teacher. During World War II she worked in the POW camps in Mississippi and California. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sydney Lee and Roberta Hendrix Payne, her first husband, Jack Nathaniel Washburne Sr., and by three brothers, Paul, Charles and Jerry Payne. She is survived by her husband, Vernie Charles Mitchell of West Monroe; three sons, Jack Nathaniel Washburne Jr. and wife Sue of Northport, AL; Dr. Willard F. Washburne, and wife Frances of Shreveport, LA; and Eugene P. Washburne, and wife Kay of Hot Springs Village, AR; a daughter Christy Mitchell Desautels of Daphne, AL; stepson Michael Ray Mitchell of Dallas, TX; stepdaughter Sherrie Kay Greenlee, and husband George of Joplin, MO; eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, and one step-great grandchild. She is also survived by two brothers, Sidney L. Payne, Jr., and wife Joyce of McAllen, TX and Perry Payne, and wife Florice of West Monroe, LA; two sisters, Barbara Virden, and husband John of Chicago, IL and Elaine Merryman, and husband Jim of Bossier City, LA; sisters-in-law, Faye Payne of Delhi, LA; Eva Payne of Alexandria, LA, and Margaret Payne of Snyder, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Dr. Joe Washburne, Trey Washburne, Rev. Gene Washburne, Tim Washburne, Lee Washburne, and Scotty Smith. Any planned memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our website at www.coxfuneral.com.

Charlie S. Bass, 84
WISNER — Charlie S. Bass, a Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development employee, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at South Central Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 10 a.m. until time of service Saturday at the church. Burial will be at Holly Grove Cemetery, Wisner, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Mary Lee Brown, 67
Mary Lee Brown of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Zion Traveler Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Frank Elbert Boyte, 42
BASTROP — Frank Elbert Boyte, a fork lift mechanic, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Riverside Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 5 p.m. today at the church and 9 a.m. until service time Saturday. Burial will be at Carter Cemetery, Collinston, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Helen Marie Butler, 89
BASTROP — Helen Marie Edmonson Bass Butler, city of Bastrop activity director, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Madelon Capers, 14
OAK GROVE — Madelon Murry "Maddie" Capers, a student, died Thursday. Arrangements are pending under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Samuel L. Dorsey, 64
TALLULAH — Samuel L. Dorsey, a maintenance technician, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

John David Ferguson, 50
JONESBORO — John David Ferguson, an offshore oil rig chef, died Thursday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Antioch Community Cemetery, Goldonna. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Cleveland Ford Sr., 88
Cleveland Ford Sr. of Monroe, a security guard, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe.

Billie Dove Heflin, 75
Billie Dove Heflin of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Lone Pine Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Marion 'Buddy' Hill, 75
Marion "Buddy" Hill of West Monroe, a retired switchman operator for Illinois Central Railroad, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Twin Cities Memorial Garden Cemetery, West Monroe.

Etta B. Spencer Kelly, 83
FERRIDAY — Etta Beatrice Spencer Kelly, a cashier at Strozier's Grocery Market, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Y