April - 2007 - Obituaries from The News-Star

April 1, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MRS. V. C. BURSON BRISTER Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. V.C. Burson Brister, 78, of West Monroe will be held at 11:00AM Monday, April 2, 2007, at Jackson Street Church of Christ, Monroe, LA with Bro. Don DeLukie officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.Mrs. Brister was born November 26, 1928, in Marion, LA and passed from this life to her eternal home on March 30, 2007, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Jackson Street Church of Christ. Mrs. Brister was preceded in death by her mother, Eddie Denham; two brothers, James Burson and Roy Burson; three sisters, Willie Lee Sheppard, Sarah Fitzgerald and Mary North; and one grandchild, Timothy Kyle Brister. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Allen Carl Brister; her children, Mike Brister and his wife Janice, Teresa Smith and her husband, Andy, Keith Brister and his wife Cheryel; grandchildren, William, Jacob and Jannah Brister, Ryan and Elizabeth Smith, Darren, Christopher and his wife Diana, Stephanie Brister, and Josh Robbins; one great grandchild Christopher Allen Brister II; brother Perry Edwards of Clifton, TX; sister and brother-in-law Eddie Marie and Franklin Taylor of Forth Worth, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Visitation will be Sunday, April 1, 2007 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.Kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

Mr.ROBERT EWING, III Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Sterlington Road, Graveside services for Mr. Robert Ewing, III, 71, of Monroe, will be at 11:00AM Wednesday, April 4, 2007, at Lakelawn Metairie Cemetery in Metairie, LA with Rev. Robert Goldsmith officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Ewing passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2007, at St. Francis Medical Center. He attended Neville High School and graduated from Oxford Academy in New Jersey. He then attended the University of Alabama. He was the grandson of the founder and former owner of the News Star World. He was also on the Board of Directors and a sport photographer for the News Star World. His later vocation and passion was freelance and underwater photography for National Geographic and Jacques Cousteau. Survivors include his daughter, Krista E. Wilson and husband Johnny; son, Robert Ewing, IV and wife Faustena; mother of his children, Kathie Robinson; sister, Esther Wynne Jensen; nieces, Esther Wynne, and Elizabeth Martin; and great nieces and nephews, Harrison, Olivia, and Julia Martin, and Jacob and Abigail Wynne-Wilson. Visitation will be Sunday, April 1, 2007, from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. OnlineRegistry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

Lizzie Albritton, 72
WISNER — Lizzie "Bonnie" Albritton, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Wisner Assembly of God Church. Visitation begins at 4 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in South Central Cemetery, Wisner under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Franklin Audirsch, 73
Franklin DeLano Audirsch of Calhoun, a retired postal worker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery.

Cleo Brady, 95
Cleo Brady of West Monroe, a retired seamstress and former Ruston resident, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Thomas L. Dowdy, 78
Thomas L. Dowdy of West Monroe, retired owner of Dowdy Paper Products, died Thursday. Services are 4 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery, West Monroe.

Wilma K. Hearold, 81
Wilma K. Hearold of Monroe, a retired bookkeeper, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Christian Life Church, Monroe. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Aline Hickingbottom, 88
OAK RIDGE — Aline Hickingbottom, a retired seamstress, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Monday at Natchez (Miss.) City Cemetery. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Aline Mitchell Lenard, 77
COLUMBIA — Aline Mitchell Lenard, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Fellowship Cemetery west of Columbia.

Thurla Dubell Rolfe, 81
Thurla Dubell Rolfe of Monroe, a retired Realtor with John Rea Realty, died Thursday. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. today at Oak Ridge Methodist Church. Arrangements are being handled by Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Virginia Mae Sykes, 69
SANTA FE, Texas — Virginia Mae Sykes, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today. Burial will be in Newton Cemetery, Delhi.

Previously acknowledged
Brown, Kaya "Kool Aid": 1 p.m. Monday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Brunner Jr., Lonnie: 1 p.m. Monday, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun.
Buie, Amiya Imani: 1 p.m. today, Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe.
Goree, Johnnie B.: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Orange Hill, Rhymes.
Gray, Velma: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe.
Mobley, Laura Wilson: 2 p.m. today, Culbertson Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Morgan Jr., Van B.: 2 p.m. today, Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.
Strozier, Leola Moore: 2 p.m today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Thomas, Mabell: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe.
Trahan, Sylvia Cockrell: 2 p.m. Monday, Carter Cemetery, Collinston

April 2, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

VIRGINIA YOUNG BOLAND Hanner Funeral Home Atlanta, TX Virginia Young Boland, 86, of Atlanta, passed away March 30, 2007 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. She was born in Franklin County, Texas and is survived by; her son, L.W. Boland and his wife Diane of West Monroe, Louisiana; her daughter, Yvonne Lee Boland of Las Vegas, Nevada; her granddaughter,Jacquelyn B. Plank and her husband Jim of Monroe, Louisiana; her sister-in-law, Edith Boland of Shreveport, Louisiana; and her granddaughter in-law, Amy Boland of Louisiana. Mrs. Boland was preceded in death by; her husband, Liston Walter Boland; her grandson, Derek Keith Boland; 3 Sisters and one brother. Mrs. Boland was a member of the First Baptist Church in Atlanta, Texas. She was also an active member of the AARP, American Cancer Society, Business and Professional Womens Club and Relay for Life and also helped cordinate blood drives for United Blood Services. She also attended Baylor University. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the St. Judes Children Research Hospital. Services for Mrs. Boland will be held at 2:00PM, Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at the Queen City Cemetery in Queen City, Texas with the Rev. Wes Chambers officiating. Guestbook may be signed at www.hannerfuneralservice.com.

MRS. CLEO BRADY Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Family and friends are invited to celebrate the life of Zelma Cleo Brady, who passed away at the age of 95 on March 31, 2007 after a lengthy illness. Cleo was a faithful member of Temple Baptist Church in Ruston all of her life and was known for her great cooking abilities, especially her fried chicken and peanut brittle. Cleo was born April 23, 1911. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 74 years, J.C. Brady. She is survived by two daughters: Laura West and husband, Ray of Moss Bluff, LA and Pat Minor and husband, Tommy of Monroe, LA. She was loved dearly by grandchildren: Steve West and wife, Marian; Debbie Bergstrom and husband,Robert;Cindy Whitley and husband, Blake; Rick Fitts and wife, Wanda; and Joel Fitts and wife, Angela. She had ten great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. The family would like to give a special thanks to Rosemont Assisted Living and to Patient's Choice Hospice for their special care and love, and to Pastor Paul McComack of Trinity Lutheran Church, who ministered so well to her spiritual needs. Funeral services will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in Ruston with Rev. Dale Oden officiating. Rev. Paul McComack will officiate the graveside service to follow in the Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 2, 2007 from 5:00PM till 7:00PM at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be grandsons: Steve West, Rick Fitts, Joel Fitts, Robert Bergstrom, and Blake Whitley; along with a very special friend, Jim Wagnon. In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to send memorials to the charity or church of their choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

VERA ROSE BRIGHT Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA A memorial service for Vera Rose Bright, 93, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00AM Tuesday, April 3, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Mark Fenn officiating. Mrs. Bright went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 12, 2007 after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Bright was born in Winnsboro, LA on February 16, 1914. She moved to Atlanta, GA, where she owned and operated a restaurant business for many years. Later she moved to Shreveport, where she worked for Dillard's Department Store, then to Minden. Later returning home to West Monroe, and First Baptist Church West where she had been a member at the early age of ten. Mrs. Bright's favorite past time was reading, cooking, watching football games, and shopping. Mrs. Bright was preceded in death by her husband, G. W. Bright; parents, six sisters, and five brothers. Mrs. Bright is survived by her son, Dr. David McMurrian and wife Deanna of Palmetto, GA; four grandchildren, Kathy Czeschin, Susan Eurtran, Doug McMurrian, and Tom McMurrian; ten great- grandchildren, a stepson, David Bright and wife Hillary of Dovie, FL; and one sister, Ada Duffey of Monroe, LA. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Cheryl Keith Bloomer, 38
ABBEVILLE — Cheryl Kathleen Keith Bloomer, formerly of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the funeral home.

V.C. Brister, 78
V.C. Brister of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Jackson Street Church of Christ. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

John Earl Hicks, 66
FARMERVILLE — John Earl Hicks, a heavy equipment operator, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Betty Waldrop, 68
Betty Waldrop, a homemaker, of West Monroe, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Opal Louise Watson, 78
VICKSBURG, Miss. — Opal Louise Watson, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services and interment will be announced in Alabama at a later date. Cox Funeral Home, Delhi, handled local arrangements.

Edna Louise Foy White, 70
WISNER — Edna Louise Foy White, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kendrick's Ferry Pentecostal Church, Wisner. Burial will be in South Central Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Previously acknowledged
Albritton, Lizzie "Bonnie": 11 a.m. today, Wisner Assembly of God Church.
Brown, Kaya "Kool Aid": 1 p.m. today, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Brunner Jr., Lonnie: 1 p.m. today, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun.
Goree, Johnnie B.: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Orange Hill, Rhymes.
Gray, Velma: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe.
Hearold, Wilma K.: 10 a.m. today, Christian Life Church, Monroe.
Hickingbottom, Aline: 2 p.m. today, Natchez (Miss.) City Cemetery.
Sykes, Virginia Mae: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
Thomas, Mabell: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe.
Trahan, Sylvia Cockrell: 2 p.m. today, Carter Cemetery, Collinston

April 3, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

CHERYL KATHLEEN KEITH BLOOMER Mulhearn Funeral Home Online Registry / Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral.com Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Cheryl Kathleen Keith Bloomer, 38, of Abbeville, LA, will be at 2:00PM Tuesday, April 3, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Johnny Parker officiating. Kathy passed away Saturday, March 31, 2007, at Abbeville General Hospital.She enjoyed reading, candles, and laying in the sunshine. She was precededin death by her father, Frank Keith, Sr. Survivors include her children, Kristin Michelle Bloomer, Kristopher Michael Bloomer, and Ashton Cole Mathes; mother, Paula Davis; grandmother, Eva Keith; sister, Kim Keith; brother, Frank Keith, Jr.; the Bloomer family, Billie, Gary, Michael, Michelle, and Melissa; and her special friend, Arlana Saddler. Visitation will be Tuesday from 11:00AM until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Kathy Keith Memorial Fund at Regions Bank.

MR. JAMES E. CAPLES Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mr. James E. Caples, 49, of Start, LA will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday April 4, 2007 at the Montgomery Street Church of God in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Clint Thornton officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Caples died on April 2, 2007 at his residence. He was a loving husband, brother and friend who had a heart of gold and who never met a stranger. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Vernice Caples and by his brother, Harold Caples. Survivors include his wife, Donna Caples; brother, Tommy Caples and wife Janice; sisters, Peggy Allen and husband Wayne, Judy Gregg and husband Rick, Debra Caples, Hazel Gordon and husband Mark and Louise Caples Hite and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe. Online registry/condolences www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

JOHN L. HICKS Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral Service for John L. Hicks, 66, of Farmerville, LA will be held at 10:00AM Wednesday, April 4, 2007, at the First Baptist Church in Farmerville, LA. Officiatingwill be Bro. Gaylon King and Bro. Wayne Whiteside. Interment will be at Enterprise Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Mr. Hicks was born March 4, 1941 and died April 1, 2007 at his home. A lifelong resident of Farmerville, He graduated from Farmerville High School in 1959 and attended LouisianaTech University. John L. was a member of the First Baptist Church in Farmerville and part of the Ballard Sunday school class. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and his cows. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Gordie and Eunice (Aulds) Hicks. He is survived by his wife of 45 years Wilda Odom Hicks, daughters; LaDonna Pardue and husband Jimmy, Stephanie Calloway and husband Michael, sister, Terri Patterson and husband Bill, grandchildren; Eric and Audrey Pardue, Christian and Aimee Calloway and a host of other family and friends. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 3, 2007 from 5-8:00PM. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Pallbearers will be Damon Odom, Casey Savage, Davy Laird, Marvin Jones, Donnie Gates, Bill Patterson, Jonathon Fryday and Bill Holdman. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

MABEL BOWLING MCGUIRE Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Mabel Bowling McGuire, beloved wife and ministry partner of Douglas Lyons McGuire, died on Palm Sunday, April 1, 2007. She was born March 27, 1915, in Durham County, North Carolina. She did undergraduate work at Meredith College in Raleigh and did graduate studies in social work at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She served as Supervisor of Public Welfare for Durham County. She was preceded in death by her parents Bernard P. Bowling and Pryor Bowers Bowling and her brothers BP Bowling, Jr., and his wife Verna and Thaddeus R.Bowling and his wife Temesia. In 1943, she met a theological student at Duke University, Douglas McGuire, and married him on October 11, 1944. For 62 years, she served as his partner in ministry. Their career ranged from a Naval Chaplaincy during, World War II, through multiple appointments in the Louisiana Conference of the United Methodist Church. These included pastorates in Downsville, founding Grace Church in Ruston, Park Avenue Church in Shreveport, Mansfield, Trinity Church in Ruston, and Broadmoor Church in Baton Rouge, and serving the Baton Rouge, Monroe, and Ruston District Superintendencies. She is survived by her husband Douglas McGuire, daughters and sons-in-law Sandi and John Hebley of Dallas, Texas, Betsy and Hank Teuton of Williamsburg, Virginia, and Vicki McGuire of Ruston, grandchildren Heidi and Jason Stoddard of Allen, Texas, and Bill and Stephanie Hengstenberg of Sherman Oaks, California, and great-grandchildren Joshua and Jacob Stoddard and MJ Hengstenberg. In every circumstance in which they served, Mabel was known and loved as the epitome of a pastor's wife, whether they were in the local church pastorate or the administrative work of the district superintendency. Her happy person-ality, mental agility, and dedication to Christ and his church inspired and challenged all whom she met and loved.. Visitation will be at Trinity Church from 5:00PM-7:00PM on Wednesday, April 4th, with funeral services on Thursday, April 5th, at 10:00AM at Trinity. Honorary pall bearers are members of the Two-by- Two Sunday School class at Trinity United Methodist Church. The family would like to express deep appreciation to all of Ruston for all the love and care expressed for Doug and Mabel over many years. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Trinity Church, Grace Church, or the Methodist Children's Home.

PATRICIA A. MORGAN PALM BAY FUNERAL HOME PALM BAY, FL Memorial Services for Mrs. Patricia A. Morgan 71 of Palm Bay FL, formerly of Monroe, LA will be held Friday April 6, 2007 at the Palm Bay Funeral Home, Palm Bay, FL. Mrs. Morgan was born November 15, 1936 in Camden, AL and passed away Sunday April 1, 2007 at Holmes Regional Medical Center, Melbourne, Fl. She was a member of North Monroe Baptist Church , Monroe, LA where she was active in the Ladies Bible Studies. She is preceded in death by her husband Keith A. Morgan . She is survived by daughters; Cindy Masters and her husband John and Lydia Morgan, Grand-daughters; Rebekah Masters and Rachel Masters.

MRS. BETTY WALDROP Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Memorial Services for Mrs. Betty Waldrop, 68, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00AM Wednesday April 4, 2007 at the Fair Park Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Waymond Warren officiating. Mrs. Waldrop was born on September 14, 1938 and died on April 1, 2007. She love music and writing poetry. Mrs. Waldrop is preceded in death by her daughter, Madonna Waldrop and by her son, Donny Waldrop Jr. Survivors include her husband, Donny Waldrop Sr.; daughter, Jackie Lynn Baker and husband Robert D. Baker Jr.; daughter-in-law, Laura Carlisle Waldrop; grandson,Robert D. Baker III.; brothers, David Crabtree, Raymond Crabtree and Bobby Crabtree and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. until Service Time on Wednesday at Fair Park Baptist Church. Online Registry/Condolences www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

ALMA EARLINE 'TAMMIE' NUGENT Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Mrs. Alma Earline "Tammie" Nugent went home in the arms of Jesus on Monday, April 2, 2007. A celebration of her life will be held at 2:00PM on Wednesday, April 4, 2007 at First Assembly of God in Bastrop, La. with Revs. J.E. Allen and David Oliver officiating. Interment will follow at Red Wing Cemetery in West Carroll Parish. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 9:00PM Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home. Mrs. Nugent was born to Badie James and Slonnie Irene Sanders on February 29, 1924 at Oak Grove, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by her parents and beloved husband of 57 years, Cedell Nugent. She is survived by two sons, Garlan Nugent and wife Candy of Bastrop, LA, Edward Nugent and wife Pam of Bastrop, LA; two daughters, Joyce Audirsch and husband Gary of Duncanville, TX, Teresa White and husband Ken of Bastrop, LA; ten grandchildren, Gary Neill Audirsch, Jacquelyne Cooper and husband Bobby, April Nugent, Bryan Nugent, Jennifer Nugent, Tammie Williams and husband John, Eric White, Chris Nugent, Tara White, Dean White; three great grandchildren; three brothers, Douglas Sanders and wife Aline of Bastrop, LA, O.C. Sanders and wife Julia of Oak Grove, LA, B.J. Sanders and wife Maxine of Jackson, MS; sister, Wilma Dell DeBlieux and husband Johnny of Bastrop, LA and a host of special nieces and nephews. Mrs. Nugent lived most of her adult life in Bastrop, LA and was a long time member of the First Assembly of God Church. She was a devoted wife and mother who delighted in her grandchildren. She loved spending time with family and friends who will miss her dearly. Serving as pallbearers will be: Eric White, Dean White,Bryan Nugent, Chris Nugent, Gary Neill Audirsch and Bobby Cooper. Honorary pallbearer will be Dr. Robert Lyon. Memorial contributions may be made to the Youth Building Fund at First Assembly of God.

Dorothy D. Allbritton, 81
NATCHEZ, Miss. — Dorothy Davis Allbritton, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

Thelma H. Blackwood, 92
BASTROP — Thelma Henderson Blackwood, a retired sales clerk, died Sunday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at Bonne Idee-Harp Cemetery, Mer Rouge. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Gary Bracy, 51
MANGHAM — Gary Bracy, a farmer, died Saturday. The funeral is at noon today at Morning Star Church, Mangham. Burial is in Adile Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Cleo Brady, 95
Cleo Brady of West Monroe, formerly of Ruston, a retired seamstress, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

Vera Rose Bright, 93
Vera Rose Bright of West Monroe, a homemaker, died March 12. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Margaret Brewer, 78
RUSTON — Margaret Brewer, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Grace United Methodist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Goldie Marie Colvin, 59
RUSTON — Goldie Marie Colvin, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Ruston. Burial will be in Pines Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Marie Everett, 73
FARMERVILLE — Marie Everett, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Zion Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial is in Zion Hill Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Robert Ewing III, 71
Robert Ewing III of Monroe, a retired sports photographer, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Lakelawn Metairie Cemetery, Metairie, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Annie Miller, 78
COLLINSTON — Annie Miller, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Thursday at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, Collinston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial is in Trousdale Hill Cemetery.

Faye Newman, 75
BREAUX BRIDGE — Faye Newman, a nurse, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery.

Lureatha Standifer, 78
Lureatha Standifer of Monroe, a laundry presser, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Bloomer, Cheryl Kathleen Keith: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.
Goree, Johnnie B.: 11 a.m. today, Orange Hill, Rhymes.
Gray, Velma: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe.
Thomas, Mabell: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe.
White, Edna Louise Foy: 10 a.m. today, Kendrick's Ferry Pentecostal Church, Wisner

April 4, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

THEO M. RABB Youngs Funeral Home Ferriday, LA Funeral services for Mr. Theo M. Rabb, 87, of Ferriday, LA will be held at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday, LA on Thursday, April 5, 2007 at 3:00PM with Rev. Ray Owens & Rev. Travis Fulton officiating. Interment will follow at Natchez City Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday. Mr. Rabb was born December 4, 1919 in Parhams, LA to Ivy and Alice Rabb. He passed away Tuesday April 3, 2007 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center West Monroe. He was a resident of Ferriday.Theo was retired from Chevron Oil Co. and Brakenridge Furniture Co., he served on the Concordia Parish Police Jury for 16 years, and served 2 terms as Alderman for the Town of Ferriday, La. He was a member of the Sevier United Methodist Church and a graduate of Ferriday High School in 1937. Mr. Rabb proudly served his country with the U.S. Navy during WWII. He enlisted in December of 1941 and was stationed aboard the Destroyer-Mine Layer- USS Preble as a Machinist Mate 1st Class. He fought in the Battles of the Midway, of Palau and the Invasion of Phillipines. The USS Preble was credited with sinking 8 Japanese ships during WWII. He was discharge from the Navy in September of 1945 and returned to Ferriday. On February 24, 1946 he married Jean Galloway they had 3 sons and have lived in Ferriday ever since. He was preceded in Death by:Son Mark Rabb; Parents-Ivy & Alice B. Rabb ,Sister Clara Adams Sister Ruby Irvin. Survivors include: Wife of 61 years Jean Galloway Rabb of Ferriday, LA. Son-Morris & Mary Rabb of West Monroe, LA. Son-Mike and Mary Rabb of Ferriday, LA. Grandchildren-Jeffrey Rabb and wife Ginger, John Rabb and wife Dee, Stewart Rabb. Rebecca Harrison and husband Stan, Michael Rabb, Jr. and wife Lauren, Mark Galloway Rabb, Jr. Great grandchildren Caroline, John Maverick & Scarlett Rabb, Hunter, Bruin and Kenner Harrison. The Pallbearers will be Grandsons-Jeffrey, John, Stewart & Michael Rabb, Jr., and Jack " Buddy" Adams, Jr., Joe Irvin and Charles Brakenridge. The family will receive friends at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday, La. from 1:00PM to 3:00PM Thursday, April 5, 2007. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngsfh.com The family wished to thank the physicians, nurses, and staff of Glenwood Regional Medical Center and Louisiana Extended Care Hospital of West Monroe for the special care.

DIANE THAMES WELCH Hiller Funeral Home Bryan, TX Diane was born November 16, 1939 in Natchitoches, LA to Leo Welch Thames and Novel Ellis Thames. In addition to her husband, Diane is survived by her son, William Thames Welch, his wife, Mandy, and one granddaughter, Kathlyn Alyse Welch. She passed away peacefully in her College Station, TX home on April 2, 2007. Diane and her husband, Dr. William C. Welch enjoyed restoring a home in Mangham, LA and spending time in that community where her father's family has owned property since prior to the Civil War. Services will be on Thursday morning, April 5 and are being handled by Hillier Funeral Home, Bryan, TX 77802, tel: 979-822-1571 or www.hillierfuneral.com.

WILLIAM O "BILL" WINDHAM Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Memorial services for Mr. William O. "Bill" Windham, 60, of Sterlington, LA are scheduled for 2:00PM Saturday, April 7, 2007 at the American Legion Hall Post #51 in Bastrop. Mr. Windham, a retired mechanic and member of the American Legion, passed away March 28, 2007 at his residence. He served in U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Windham; three daughters, Laurel Windham of Bosco, LA, Anita Barr and husband Alan of Choudrant, LA, Teri Windham of Clarks, LA;two step children, Mitch Craig of Haile, LA, Kelly Blakely of Sterlington, LA; sister, Mildred Waganon of Ruston, LA; brother, Larry Windham of Rayville, LA; eight grandchildren and a special friend, Sammie White. Mr. Windham is preceded in death by his parents, James Oswald and Edna Elizabeth Windham and a brother, James Windham.

Herbert Allen, 69
RUSTON — Herbert Allen, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Ruston.

B.J. Atkins, 61
RAYVILLE — B.J. Atkins, a laborer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Henry A. Brown, 75
WAVERLY — Henry A. Brown, retired BellSouth Telephone Co. employee, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Wayne Sherman Bush, 79
Wayne Sherman Bush of Calhoun, a veteran, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today. Burial will be in Cypress Baptist Church Cemetery.

Shirley Lapoole Butler, 46
OMAHA, Neb. — Shirley Ann Lapoole Butler, a nurse's aide, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

James E. Caples, 49
START — James E. Caples, a vinyl siding installer, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Montgomery Street Church of God, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time today at the church. Burial will be in Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Warnice H. Crow, 81
FARMERVILLE — Warnice H. Crow died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Patricia Ann Farrar, 60
BASTROP — Patricia Ann Farrar, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Leroy Hall, 59
Leroy Hall of Monroe, a handyman, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at McFarland Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. today. Burial will be in Riverview City Cemetery, Monroe.

Lewis Lee Harris, 39
RAYVILLE — Lewis Lee Harris, a minister, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

John L. Hicks, 66
FARMERVILLE — John Earl Hicks, a heavy equipment operator, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial will be in Enterprise Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Viola Jefferson, 83
DELHI — Viola Jefferson, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Church, Delhi. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Ruby Bell Johnson, 70
Ruby Bell Johnson of Monroe, a homemaker, died March 24. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Annie Miller, 78
COLLINSTON — Annie Miller, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, Collinston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Trousdale Hill Cemetery, Collinston.

Baby Parson, Infant
Baby Parson, infant daughter of Melinda Parson of Monroe, died Friday. Graveside services are noon Thursday at Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Theo M. Rabb, 87
FERRIDAY — Theo M. Rabb, retired from Chevron Oil Co. and a former police juror in Concordia Parish and town of Ferriday alderman, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. Thursday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 1 p.m. until time of services Thursday. Burial will be in Natchez (Miss.) City Cemetery.

Rev. Marvin Sickmiller, 86
The Rev. Marvin Sickmiller of Monroe, a retired minister, died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. Friday at Bible Missionary Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Edith Nalley Staggs, 91
NORTH HODGE — Edith Nalley Staggs, a retired lab tech, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fellowship Cemetery, Quitman.

Bertha Stewart, 65
Bertha Stewart of Monroe, a laundry presser, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Aniya Tennant, 2
Aniya Tennant, daughter of Tiffany Washington and Mark Tennant of Monroe, died Monday. Services are noon Friday at Liberty Christian Church, Monroe. Visitation is 11 a.m. until time of services at the church. Burial will be in Trousdale Cemetery, Collinston under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Betty Waldrop, 68
Betty Waldrop of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. A memorial service is 10 a.m. today at Fair Park Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time today at the church.

Previously acknowledged
Blackwood, Thelma H.: 3 p.m. today at Bonne Idee-Harp Cemetery, Mer Rouge.
Brewer, Margaret: 1 p.m. today, Grace United Methodist Church, Ruston.
Ewing, Robert III: 11 a.m. today, Lakelawn Metairie Cemetery.
Gray, Velma: 11 a.m. today, Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe.
Newman, Faye: 11 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Standifer, Lureatha: 1 p.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Thomas, Mabell: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe

April 5, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

WAYNE SHERMAN BUSH Kilpatrick Funeral Home homes.com West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Wayne Sherman Bush, 79, of Calhoun, LA, will be at 2:00PM, Thursday, April 5, 2007, in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA, with BroNeil Everett and Bro. Larry Eubanks officiating. Interment will follow in the Cypress Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Mr. Bush was born August 3, 1927, in Chatham, LA, and passed away April 3, 2007, in Ruston, LA. A memberof the First Baptist Church of Calhoun, he served as a deacon and was a member of the Masonic Lodge. Mr. Bush was also a U. S. Army veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sherman and Mammie Hubbard Bush, 2 brothers, Benoit and Waymon, and 2 sisters, Audrey and Virginia Recie. Mr. Bush is survived by his wife, Emma Lou Owens Bush; sons, Charles Wayne Bush and wife Diane, Sherman Lane Bush and wife Peggy Jean; daughter, Marilyn Sue Bush Glennon;son-in-law, Don Michael Glennon; grandsons, Charles Sherman Bush and Donald Brian Glennon; granddaughters, Carlie AnnBush Zimek, Brittany Louise Glennon; great granddaughters, Brieanna and Gracie Zimek; great-grandson, Parker Bush; and his brother, Ledrew "Pete" Bush and wife June. Pallbearers will be Lamar Owens, Bobby Murphy, Jr., Bill Lovett, Lamar Prisock, Ron Barfield, Wayne Cranford, and Ray Arthur. Honorary pallbearers include Benny Owens, J.B. Bush and Lamar Bush. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association 2407 Ferrand St. Monroe, LA 71201 or Cypress Baptist Church on Cypress Community School Road. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhome.com

SALVADORE "SAMMY" FARACE Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Salvadore "Sammy" Farace, 47, of West Monroe, will be at 10:00AM Friday, April 6, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Jerry Stuckey officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Farace passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2007. He was managing Johnston's Radiator Shop in West Monroe, LA. He loved music and being with his friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Phillip Farace. Survivors include his mother, Doris Farace; son, Sammy Phillip Farace; sister, Phillis Farace Freeman and husband Gary; niece, Stephenie Scott Harris and husband Mark; and great niece, Shanna Rose Scott. Pallbearers will be Ricky Taylor, Scott Certain, Jimmy "Squirrel" Langston, Ronnie Fagan, John Holsum, and Leonard McVay. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00PM until8:00PM at Mulhearn Funer-al Home, Sterlington Road,Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

JULIUS E .GATES Kilpatrick Funeral Home homes.com West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Julius E. Gates, 91, of Downsville, LA, will be 10:00AM Friday, April 6, 2007, in the Chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA, with Rev.Eugene Brown, Rev. James Mooney, and Rev Lloyd Boudloche officiating. Interment will follow at Crossroads Cemetery Crossroads, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Gates was born November 14, 1915 in Colson, LA and passed away April 3, 2007 in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Gates was a retired heavy equipment operator with Operating Engineers Local #406. A veteran of the United States Army in the South Pacific during World War II, Mr. Gates was a member of the Rocky Branch Assembly of God and a lifetime member of the VFW. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Eva Gates, a brother, Elton "Mutt" Gates and a sister, Dorothy Parks Dodd. He is survived by his wife, Louise Ellis Gates; daughters, Alma Carmouche and husband Kim, Nina Bennett and husband Norman, Charlotte Wales, Barbara Hoetger and husband Ken, and Lynn Jackson; 3 sisters, Bessie Tidwell, Mary Trout and Lucille Hollis and husband George; brother, Cecil Gates and wife Joan; a very special nephew, Marvin Tidwell; 17 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends this evening, Thursday, April 5, 2007, from 5:00PM to 8:00PM at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Grandsons and nephews will serve as pallbearers. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral

ANICE SMITH LACROIX Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Mrs. Anice Smith LaCroix age 92 was born on November 26, 1914 in Grant Parish, Louisiana and died on April 4, 2007. Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM on Friday at First United Methodist Church in Columbia, with Rev. Pam Roy and Rev. M.C. Cady officiating. Interment will follow in the Columbia Hill Cemetery. Services are under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 5:00PM to 8:00PM on Thursday. Mrs. LaCroix graduated from Verda High School and attended Northwestern College and graduated from Spencer Business College in New Orleans. She worked as Deputy Clerk of Court and Abstracter of Titles in Colfax, La. for several years where she met and marriedLeslie L. LaCroix, an attorney, and moved to Columbia, La. She and Mr. LaCroix by way of invitation from Mr. & Mrs. J.L. Warner of Grayson ,La. were urged to come to Columbia because all of the attorneys there were in service during World War II. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Columbia where she taught Sunday school for eighteen years. She was loved by her church, her friends, and the community. She will be sorely missed. Survivors include her two sons, Leslie L. LaCroix , Jr and his wife Sondra of Monroe, La. and Charles Dean LaCroix of Columbia. Three grandchildren Leslie L. LaCroix,III of Benton, AR, Jarrod LaCroix of Royce City, TX and Jacquelyn LaCroix of New York City, NY . One great grand child Harrison Dean LaCroix . She is also survived by two sisters, Dr. Mary Dell Fletcher of Montgomery, La.and Mrs. Rita Thigpen of LeCompte, LA. and one brother Paul Maurice Smith of Montgomery, LA. Mrs. LaCroix was preceded in death by her husband and her parents Littleton Mapp Smith and Jennie Woods Smith and by her brothers Leo L. Smith, Elmo Smith , and Robert Bobby Smith and by a sister Dorothy Smith Dunn. Pallbearers will be Monty Adams, Eugene Dunn, Gary Richardson, Don Burns, Scott Meredith and Tom Gay. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Keahey and David Erskine . Words of condolence may be sent to the LaCroix Family at riserfuneral@aol.com

Virginia Leona Brice, 89
Virginia Leona Brice of Monroe, a housekeeper, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. today. Burial will be in J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe.

Henry Arvil Brown, 75
WAVERLY — Henry Arvil Brown, retired BellSouth Telephone Co. installer, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Waverly Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Faith Memorial Park Cemetery, Delhi under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Lelia L. Butler, 94
COLUMBIA — Lelia L. Butler, a school food service worker, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Union Baptist Church, Bosco. Burial will be in church cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Evan Danage, 23 months
RICHLAND, Miss. — Evan Mekhi Danage, son of Marie Danage and Eddie Wansley, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Mount Cellar Cemetery, Tallulah.

Lloyd Hill Sr., 90
RUSTON — Lloyd Hill Sr. died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Zion Traveler Baptist Church, Ruston. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of King Funeral Home, Ruston.

Mabel B. McCormick, 90
MACON, Ga. — Mabel Grace Boies McCormick, a homemaker formerly of Alto, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Percy McGill, 95
TALLULAH — Percy McGill, a laborer, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Zion Baptist Church, Sondheimer. Visitation is 10 a.m. until noon Saturday at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Mary Natt, 42
RAYVILLE — Mary Natt, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Green Grove Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday with a wake services at 6-7 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Green Grove Cemetery, Rayville.

Mary Bell Phenix, 77
Mary Bell Phenix of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6:30-7:30 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Extension Cemetery.

Louise Wade, 94
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Louise Wade, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Patrick Ward, 45
WINNSBORO — Patrick Ward, a carpenter, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery.

Velma C. Willis, 86
Velma C. Willis of Monroe, a school food service worker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Hopewell Baptist Church, Corey. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Bush, Wayne Sherman: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Butler, Shirley Lapoole: 2 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Farrar, Patricia Ann: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Hall, Leroy: 11 a.m. today, McFarland Funeral Home, Monroe.
Jefferson, Viola: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Church, Delhi.
Johnson, Ruby Bell: 1 p.m. today, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Miller, Annie: 1 p.m. today, Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, Collinston.
Parson, Baby: noon today, Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Rabb, Theo M.: 3 p.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Sickmiller, Rev. Marvin: 3 p.m. Friday, Bible Missionary Church, Monroe.
Staggs, Edith Nalley: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Tennant, Aniya: noon Friday, Liberty Christian Church, Monroe.
Thomas, Mabell: 11:30 a.m. today, New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe

April 6, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MARTHA VOREE CHAPPELL WALTERS Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home Tallulah, LA Funeral service for Mrs. Martha Voree Chappell Walters, age 82 of Tallulah will be held Saturday, April 7, 2007, at 10:30AM in the First Baptist Church in Tallulah, with the Rev. John W. Rushing officiating. Burial will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Tallulah under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home of Tallulah. Mrs. Walters died late Wednesday afternoon April 4, 2007 in the St. Francis North Hospital in Monroe after a brief illness. She was a native of Jackson Parish, LA and was raised in Transylvania, and a resident of Tallulah for many years. She and her husband were the owners and operators of Walter's Furniture Store in Tallulah for 50 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Talluah. Her visitation will be Friday April 6 at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home from 5:00PM to 8:00PM. Survivors include: Daughter; Beverly Ann Walters of Brandon, MS, Son: Leland Lamar Walters, Jr. and wife Gala of Tallulah, LA Grandchildren: Todd Walters, of West Monroe, LA: Marla Sullivan and husband Jerrel of Tallulah, LA; Lee Walters and wife Carey of Baton Rouge, LA ; Marshall Walters and wife Keri of Zachery, LA; Two Step Grandchildren: Ashlie Moon and husband Donny of Winnfield, LA and Sarah Hawsey of Nashville, TN. Ten great-grandchildren. One brother Norman Chappell of Minden. Four sisters: Betty McConnell of Ferriday, LA Sybol McGee of Houma, LA, Wanda Swilley of Pass Christian, MS, and Jimmie Gail, McPherson, of West Monroe, LA Pallbearers will be Todd Walters, Lee Walters, Marhsall Walters, Jerrell Sullivan, Hugh McConnell, and Richie Johns. Honorary Pallbearer: Billy James. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years Leland Lamar Walters, Sr.; Parents: Marshall Eugene Chappell and Thula Tullos Chappell; Brother Billy Gene Chappell; Sisters: Cloteal Chappell Ezell, Carolyn Kennedy, and Sonya Elizabeth Chappell. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Tallulah.

B.J. Atkins, 61
RAYVILLE — B.J. Atkins, a laborer, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Greater One Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 2-3 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Seven Star Cemetery, Warden.

Q.T. Boyett, 80
Q.T. Boyett of Monroe, a retired engineer, died Thursday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Virginia Leona Brice, 89
Virginia Leona Brice of Monroe, a housekeeper, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in J.S. Clark Cemetery.

Vera Brown, 81
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Vera Brown, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is noon-5 p.m. today with family hour at 7-8 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Lonestar Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Warnice H. Crow, 81
FARMERVILLE — Warnice H. Crow died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Sterlington Church of God in Christ. Burial will be in Marion Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Salvadore Farace, 47
Salvadore "Sammy" Farace of Monroe, manager of Johnston's Radiator Repair Shop, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Julius E. Gates, 91
DOWNSVILLE — Julius E. Gates, a heavy equipment operator, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Crossroads Cemetery.

Annie Gorham, 63
FERRIDAY — Annie Gorham, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Old St. Reed Baptist Church, Ferriday. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery, Ferriday under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Geneva Hammond, 66
Geneva Hammond of Monroe, a nurse, died Thursday. Services are 1:30 p.m. Monday at True Vine Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Sunday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Lewis Lee Harris, 39
RAYVILLE — Lewis Lee Harris, a minister, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Love and Charity Cemetery, Rayville under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Elmyra James, 96
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Elmyra James, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is noon-5 p.m. today at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Gaither Memorial Cemetery.

James Long, 63
James Long of Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Epignosis Bible Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

John Loyd, 69
FARMERVILLE — John Loyd, a truck driver, died March 29. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Jerusalem Church of God in Christ, Marion. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Concord Cemetery, Marion.

Mabel B. McCormick, 90
MACON, Ga. — Mabel Grace Boies McCormick, a homemaker formerly of Alto, died Tuesday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Prewitt Cemetery near Mangham.

Gladys B. Moore, 89
ARCADIA — Gladys B. Moore, a retired Louisiana Tech University professor formerly of Ruston, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at John Knox Presbyterian Church, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston.

Ezekiel Redden, 82
NEWELLTON — Ezekiel Redden died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Eddie G. Robinson, 88
GRAMBLING — Eddie G. Robinson, retired Grambling State University coach and educator, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at The Assembly Center across from Robinson Stadium, Grambling. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at New Rock Valley Baptist Church, Grambling. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Grambling under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Sarah Joe Sisemore, 84
CLAY — Sarah Joe Sisemore died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Clay United Methodist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Wesley Chapel Cemetery.

Bertha Stewart, 65
Bertha Stewart of Monroe, a laundry presser for Weil Cleaners, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Avenue Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Charles Tolliver, 50
SICILY ISLAND — Charles Tolliver, a carpet finisher, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday Locust Hill Baptist Church, Extension. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Chancy L. Williams, 100
WISNER — Chancy L. Williams, a construction worker, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Locust Hill Baptist Church, Extension. Visitation is noon-8:30 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Cornell Williams, 60
Cornell Williams of Monroe, a maintenance technician, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Brice, Virginia Leona: 11 a.m. today, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Brown, Henry Arvil: 2 p.m. today, Waverly Baptist Church.
Danage, Evan Mekhi: 1 p.m. today, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Jefferson, Viola: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Church, Delhi.
McGill, Percy: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Zion Baptist Church, Sondheimer.
Natt, Mary: 1 p.m. Saturday, Green Grove Baptist Church, Rayville.
Phenix, Mary Bell: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Sickmiller, Rev. Marvin: 3 p.m. today, Bible Missionary Church, Monroe.
Tennant, Aniya: noon today, Liberty Christian Center, Monroe.
Ward, Patrick: 2 p.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Willis, Velma C.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Hopewell Baptist Church, Corey

April 7, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ANNE ADKINS 6/6/24 - 4/7/06 Beautiful and loving mother. It's been a hard year without you, nothing is the same, we miss you so much. Your daughters, Judy, Gail and Susan

Q. T. BOYETT Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mr. Q. T. Boyett, 79 of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, April 7, 2007 at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Butch Pilcher officiating. Under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Boyett was born January 14, 1928 in Joyce, LA and passed away April 5, 2007 in Monroe, LA. Mr. Boyett was preceded in death by his parents Ada and Thomas Russell Boyett. He was retired from Manville as a railroad engineer with over 48 year's service. He served in the U. S. Army during WWII, and a member of Cadville Masonic Lodge #229. Mr. Boyett is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ruth Kelly Boyett; son, Jimmy Boyett and wife Sharon; daughter, Linda Boyett Etier; grandchildren, Mandy Boyett Spradlin, Joshua Sinclair, and Elliot Etier, great grandchildren, Alyssa and Jacob Spradlin, and Devin Boyd. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

CECIL WAYNE HEMPHILL On this special day April 7 we pause to remember our friend and loved one Cecil Wayne Hemphill. Born on April 7, 1949. Wayne died suddenly, Dec. 23, 2006, from the affects of a sustained illness. Wayne actively participated in a long stretch of army service in the Vietnam War. There the engaged in dangerous frontline reconnaissance. After many years of working with Joe Ledoux, Wayne actively retired form the Town and Country Service Co. Throughout Wayne's life he always enjoyed the pleasure of the outdoor particularly hunting and fishing. Surviving family members are children: son, Tony Hemphill; daughter, Lisa and husband Andy Tanksley; brothers, Lane Hemphill, and Keith Wilson; sisters, Gloria Stiles, and Sue Hemphill; previously deceased, parents Cecil and Ermine Hemphill, and sister, Linda Hemphill. Memorial donations to any charity of your choice will be appreciated. You'll always be missed your presence, remembered and loved. Special friends and loved ones.

DAVID CECIL SMITH David Cecil Smith, a native of Monroe,LA and a decorated Vietnam Veteran died April 5, 2007 after a lengthy illness. David resided in Waco, TX . His sister Tina Hitchcock preceded him in death. Survivors include his parents, Carlton C. and Ellen Smith of Monroe, LA; his wife Glenda, his daughter Nicole: three children from a previous marriage, David C. Smith , Jr, Paula Nason and Samantha Emeline, seven grandchildren, many nieces and nephews; three sisters, Jerry Cloud and husband Steve of Many, LA, Kay Young and Phyllis Williams of Monroe, LA; one brother Greg Smith and wife Connie of Monroe, LA. David was with the 102nd Engineering Battalion who received: The Purple Heart, The Vietnam Service Medal with Four Bronze Stars, The Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The Sharpshooter Rife and Auto Rife Badges. He also served as a Law Enforcement Officer with the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Department and the Louisiana State Police Security Division for many years. David was a Baptist and a Christian, who loved his Lord, his family and his country. A private memorial service for family and close friends will be held shortly with Bro. George Bonner officiating. Memorial gifts may be given to the Veterans Home 6700 Hwy 165 N. Monroe, in lieu of flowers.

Artie Gladys Nelson, 85
BASTROP — Artie Gladys Nelson, a nurse's aide, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Trousdale Hill Cemetery, Collinston.

Cornell Williams, 60
Cornell Williams of Monroe, a maintenance worker, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Monday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Previously acknowledged
Atkins, B.J.: 2 p.m. today, Greater One Baptist Church, Rayville.
Boyett, Q.T.: 10 a.m. today, Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
Brice, Virginia Leona: 11 a.m. Thursday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Brown, Vera: 11 a.m. today, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Gorham, Annie: 11 a.m. today, Old St. Reed Baptist Church, Ferriday.
Hammond, Geneva: 1:30 p.m. Monday, True Vine Baptist Church, Delhi.
Harris, Lewis Lee: 1 p.m. today, Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville.
James, Elmyra: 2:30 p.m. today, Mount Oliver Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Jefferson, Viola: 1 p.m. today, Mount Zion Church, Delhi.
Long, James: 2 p.m. today, Epignosis Bible Church, Monroe.
Loyd, John: 11 a.m. today, Jerusalem Church of God in Christ, Marion.
McCormick, Mabel B.: 10:30 a.m. today, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Mangham.
McGill, Percy: 1 p.m. today, New Zion Baptist Church, Sondheimer.
Moore, Gladys B.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, John Knox Presbyterian Church, Ruston.
Natt, Mary: 1 p.m. today, Green Grove Baptist Church, Rayville.
Phenix, Mary Bell: 2 p.m. today, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Robinson, Eddie G.: 11 a.m. Wednesday, The Assembly Center, Grambling.
Sisemore, Sarah Joe: 2 p.m. today, Clay United Methodist Church.
Stewart, Bertha: 11 a.m. today, Avenue Baptist Church, Monroe.
Tolliver, Charles: 2 p.m. Sunday, Locust Hill Baptist Church, Extension.
Williams, Chancy L.: 1 p.m. today, Locust Hill Baptist Church, Extension.
Willis, Velma C.: 10 a.m. today, Hopewell Baptist Church, Corey

April 8, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

In Memory of SHERWOOD "JIGGS" FUTCH As you are remembered on This Easter Sunday, we are reminded of what a special husband, father and grandfather you were. Not a day goes by that you are not in our thoughts. We remember all the great fishing and hunting trips we went on together and most of all just sitting on the porch and listening to all your great stories. We know you are at peace and still catching those big ones or telling a story about the big one that got away!!!! Your smile, your hugs, and that sparkle in your eye are deeply missed by all of us. We Love You!!

DAMIEN LADON HAMILTON Sept. 26,1983- April 8,2003 There's A Reason For every pain that we must bear Every burden, every care...There's a reason. For ever grief that bows the head, For every teardrop that is shed... There's a reason. For every hurt, for every plight For every lonely pain racked night... There's a reason. But if we trust God as we should It will all work out for our good. He knows, the Reason. We miss you so much. V Love Always, Your Family & Friends

Margueritte Ford, 87
JONESVILLE — Margueritte Ford died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church, Jonesville. Visitation is 10 a.m. Tuesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Harrisonburg Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Edna H. Perkins, 93
HOUSTON — Edna H. Perkins, a homemaker formerly of Monroe, died April 2. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-8 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Previously acknowledged
Brice, Virginia Leona: 11 a.m. Thursday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Hammond, Geneva: 1:30 p.m. Monday, True Vine Baptist Church, Delhi.
Moore, Gladys B.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, John Knox Presbyterian Church Ruston.
Nelson, Artie Gladys: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.
Robinson, Eddie G.: 11 a.m. Wednesday, The Assembly Center, Grambling.
Tolliver, Charles: 2 p.m. today, Locust Hill Baptist Church, Extension.
Williams, Cornell: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe

April 9, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

DOLLIE M. HENRY Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville, LA Graveside services for Mrs. Dollie M. Henry, 78, of Calhoun, LA will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at the Wilhite Cemetery in Downsville, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville, LA. Mrs. Henry died Saturday, April 7, 2007 following a lengthy illness. She is preceded in death by her husband Doyle L. Henry. She is survived by her daughters, Gerttie Jones of Calhoun, LA; Laura LaCaze and her husband John of Coushatta, LA; and Becky Henry of Point Wilhite, LA; son, Charles Henry of Calhoun, LA; sisters, Bertha Sturdivant of Delhi, LA and Francis Bearden of West Monroe, LA; seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.Visitation will be Monday, April 9, 2007 from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Online condolences may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Henry Bunch, 85
TALLULAH — Henry Bunch died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

William J. Cardin, 77
William J. Cardin, a welder, of Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Legion Cemetery, Newellton. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Earline Lee, 74
RAYVILLE — Earline Lee, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Billy J. Mosley Sr., 72
RAYVILLE — Billy J. Mosley Sr., an automobile mechanic, died Friday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Clifford A. Spillers Jr., 63
RUSTON — Clifford A. Spillers Jr., a retired machinist, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Longstraw Cemetery, Choudrant. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Previously acknowledged
Brice, Virginia Leona: 11 a.m. Thursday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Ford, Margueritte: 2 p.m. Tuesday, First United Methodist Church, Jonesville.
Hammond, Geneva: 1:30 p.m. today, True Vine Baptist Church, Delhi.
Moore, Gladys B.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, John Knox Presbyterian Church, Ruston.
Nelson, Artie Gladys: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.
Perkins, Edna H.: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe.
Robinson, Eddie G.: 11 a.m. Wednesday, The Assembly Center, Grambling.
Williams, Cornell: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe

April 10, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MICHAEL JOSPEH ECKERT Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Michael Joseph Eckert, 24, of West Monroe, will be at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, April 11, 2007, in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Randy Bardwell officiating. Interment will follow in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Michael was born December 8, 1982, in Monroe, LA, and passed away on April 8, 2007, in West Monroe, LA. A 2001 graduate of West Ouachita High School where he was a member of the football team. He was employed at Ted-Co for over 8 years. He was enlisted in the Louisiana Army National Guard, scheduled to leave this past Monday. Michael enjoyed cooking and being with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank, Sr., and Ethel Eckert, and Frank Buchanan. Survivors include his mother, Sheryl Buchanan Kelley and her husband, John; his father, Frank Eckert, Jr., and his wife, Loretta; a brother, Jason Grigsby; a stepbrother, James Fourmy; his grandmother, Shirley Buchanan; an uncle, Richard Eckert; 5 aunts, Karen Palmer, Debra Skipper, Karen Taylor, Mary Keithley, and Frankie Monk; and numerous cousins and other family embers. Pallbearers will be Jason Grigsby, Randy Diel, Joey Reeves, Will Turnbow, Jessie Sims, and Jack Sims. Honorary pallbearers include Brandon and Corbin Silmon, Michael Wayne Smith, Kenneth Reeves, Kirk Tedeton, Sr. and Kirk Tedeton, Jr., Terry Sims, Sr. and Terry Sims, Jr., James Wilkinson, and Clayton Shirley. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening, April 10, 2007, from 5:00-8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

MARY V. MAY ROSE-NEATH FUNERAL HOME Arcadia, LA Funeral services will be held for Mary V. May, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel, on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at 2:00PM , Rev. Jackie Hightower will officiate. Mrs. May was born October 8,1926 to Rassie Everett and Mary Edith Walsworth Vernon. She entered into rest April 8,2007 at her home in Ruston. She was a member of Union Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband C.J. (Jack) May a daughter J. Anne May and her parents. Mrs. May is survived by a daughter Ellen Kelly and husband Tim of Sulphur , LA, two grandsons, Matthew and Ben Kelly, she is also survived by her beloved dog Gracie. She as a family person, her grandsons meant the world to her. Pallbearers will be Bryan Bond, Les Guice, Mike Freeman, Stafford Boone, Steve Tyler and Michael Paul Freeman. Honorary pallbearer will be Lonnie Lowe. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society 1599 Clifton Rd., N.E. Atlanta, GA 30329

MRS. NELL DAILEY MCLEMORE Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Funeral service for Mrs. Nell Dailey McLemore, 86, of Winnsboro, LA, will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, April 11, 2007, at the First United Methodist Church in Winnsboro with Rev. Bill Moon and Rev. Hank Hamilton officiating. Interment will follow in Old Winnsboro Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro. Mrs. McLemore passed away on April 9, 2007, at St. Francis Specialty Hospital in Monroe. She was born to Alfred Nuttall Dailey and Nina Turner Dailey on October 25, 1920. After graduating from Fort Necessity High she attended Louisiana Tech University. She married her husband of forty-six years, Mr. James Walter McLemore, Jr. on February 17, 1940. Survivors include her children, James Walter McLemore III and wife Marguerete Davis McLemore; and David Glenn McLemore and wife Deborah Cooper McLemore; grandchildren, James Mark McLemore and wife Julie Swayze McLemore; Tricia McLemore Bruno and husband Jay; Lynelle McLemore Kennedy and husband Matthew; Melissa Whitney McLemore, and Michelle Leigh McLemore; and great grandchildren, James Swayze McLemore, Harris Fleming McLemore, James David Bruno, and Davis McLemore Bruno. Mrs. McLemore was preceded in death by her husband, James Walter McLemore, Jr., parents, Alfred Nuttall Dailey and Nina Turner Dailey, and two sisters, Carrie Lee Dailey White and Lorraine Dailey. Mrs. McLemore's devotionto her family, community,and her church was evident throughout her life. She shared her husband's business interest for many years as they worked together in the McLemore Family grocery business and farm store. She was his bookkeeper and confidant, sharing his love of business and community involvement. Mrs. McLemore contined to be vitally involved and encouraged her family to do the same. The Dixie Youth Baseball Program in Winnsboro was a priority and their support was always an ongoing interest. She was also involved with the United Methodist Women and the Winnsboro Garden Club. Not only did Mrs. McLemore give of her time to her community, she was a loving, supportive, involved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.Her happiest stories were about the activities of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, always expressing her pride in their achievementsand activities. Mrs. McLemore was honored as one of the longest living breast cancer survivors in North Louisiana being diagnosed in 1969. She was actively involved in the Relay for Life Committee for the American Cancer Society. A longtime member of the First United Methodist Church of Winnsboro, she served as communion steward, and was honored with two special recognition pins from the United Methodist Women. Mrs. McLemore gave not only of her talents, but even more of her time. She was a loyal and devoted member, serving in various capacities in the life of her church and as well as attending each service. It was because of her that several members were able to attend because she was always on call to give friends a ride to Sunday services. She also received the Winnsboro-Franklin Parish Chamber of Commerce Spirit Award, was a Grand Marshall of the Winnsboro Christmas Parade in 2003, was present at every civic event, and was very active in community affairs. Perhaps Mrs. McLemore's greatest legacy to Franklin Parish was her extensive collection of Scrapbooks. Her love of her community and her family were evident in the time she devoted to documenting the history of not only her family but her community as well. This collection covers local businesses, banks, churches, individuals, as well as her family. Within the pages she worked so diligently to create is the history of her parish and the people's lives she so deeply respected and loved. Pallbearers will be Wilby Campbell, Jack Dailey, Dr. George Gowen, Paul Gravelle, Greg Kincaid, Burke McDuff, Dr. Mike Tucker and Bill Walker Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Tuesday at First United Methodist Church in Winnsboro. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 1502 West Street Winnsboro, LA, 71295, St. Jude's Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942, or to the Shriner's Hospital for Children 3100 Samford Ave. Shreveport, LA, 71193. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MRS. BERNICE WOOD TOWERS Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Bernice Wood Towers of West Monroe, La., will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at the Feazel Chapel of the First Baptist Church in West Monroe. with Rev. Mark Fenn officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, La. Mrs. Towers was born April 1, 1914 and passed away April 8, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents, Simmie A. Wood, Sr. and Jane Cross Wood, brother, Simmie A. Wood, Jr. and sister, Joan Loviza. Mrs. Towers was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in West Monroe, La., where she taught Sunday school in the children's department for over 40 years and was a member of the Encouragers Sunday school class. She was a member of the Annie D. Bennett Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Chief Tusquahoma Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was a devoted Wife, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. Survivors: her husband of sixty-six years Charles W. Towers, two sons, Thomas Wrenn, Jr. and wife, Helen, and Jerry Towers, and wife, Wanda; four grandchildren, Greg Wrenn, Donna Spears, Jay Towers, and Jill Tilley; three great grandchildren, and sister, Dorothy Glover. Pallbearers will be Jay Towers, Greg Wrenn, Gene Spears, Jr., Tom McCandlish, Charles H. Penn, III, Julius Wink, Judge Charles Traylor and Rusty Wood Honorary Pallbearers will be Duel Smith, Bert Hatten, Lester Duncan, June Thatcher, and Don Zeigler. Visitation will be from 6:00PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Online Registry / Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Emma Anderson, 90
DELHI — Emma Anderson, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Rachelle B. Boothe, 39
JONESVILLE — Rachelle Bordelon Boothe died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Good Road Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Heard Cemetery, Manifest, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Robert Carroll Jr., 29
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Robert Carroll Jr. died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge. Visitation is 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Jackie Dodge, 70
JONESBORO — Jackie Dodge, a bookkeeper, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Midway Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Lucy M. Gipson, 85
GRAMBLING — Lucy M. Gipson, a retired teacher, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Grambling. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at King Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Grambling Memorial Garden Cemetery, Grambling.

Dollie M. Henry, 78
FARMERVILLE — Dollie M. Henry died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Wilhite Cemetery, Wilhite, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Lana K. Hethcox, 52
RUSTON — Lana K. Hethcox, an accountant, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston.

Emma Hymes, 96
Emma Hymes of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Billy J. Mosley Sr., 72
RAYVILLE — Billy J. Mosley, an automobile mechanic, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bethel Baptist Church, Holly Ridge. Visitation is 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Ezekiel Redden, 82
NEWELLTON — Ezekiel Redden died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.

Mary Alyce Roberson, 82
BERNICE — Mary Alyce Roberson, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Pisgah Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Gerald C. Singleton, 65
DUBACH — Gerald Clayton Singleton, a factory worker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Salem Methodist Church. Burial will be in church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Richard L. Smith, 53
Richard L. Smith of West Monroe, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Old Union Cemetery, Grayson.

Louise Wade, 94
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Louise Wade, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Progressive Chapel Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Gaither Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Cornell Williams, 60
Cornell Williams of Monroe, a maintenance technician, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Doice Williams, 82
GOLDONNA — Doice Williams, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Antioch Methodist Church, Goldonna. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Previously acknowledged
Brice, Virginia Leona: 11 a.m. Thursday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Cardin, William J.: 2 p.m. today, Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Ford, Margueritte: 2 p.m. today, First United Methodist Church, Jonesville.
Moore, Gladys B.: 10 a.m. today, John Knox Presbyterian Church Ruston.
Nelson, Artie Gladys: 11 a.m. today, Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.
Perkins, Edna H.: 11 a.m. today, Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe.
Robinson, Eddie G.: 11 a.m. Wednesday, The Assembly Center, Grambling.
Spillers, Clifford A.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Williams, Cornell: 1 p.m. today, Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe

April 11 , 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

In Memory of Angela McDaniels Blake JULY 18, 1961-APRIL 11, 2005 I thank My God upon every remembrance of you Phil 3:1 The Blake, Carroll, and McDaniels Families.

Jimmy Ferrell Munn Cox Funeral Home Delhi Funeral services for Jimmy Munn, 59, of Delhi will be held at 1:00PM, Thursday, April 12, 2007 at the New Hope Baptist Church in Monticello, Louisiana. Rev. Tommy Simpkins will officiate. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Visitation will be held from 5:30PM until 8:00PM Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home-Delhi and at New Hope Baptist Church, Thursday from 11:00AM until time of service. Mr. Munn died Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at St. Francis Hospital. He was a Veteran, a long time River Boat Captain and also worked as a counselor in substance abuse recovery personally having over 20 years of sobriety himself. He was a longtime member of the New Hope Baptist Church in Monticello. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arnold Lee Munn and Sarah Bowers Munn; a son Jeremy Wayne Munn and by a sister, Louise Smith. He is survived by his wife, Marla Coon Munn of Delhi; two sons, Christopher Lee Munn of West Monroe, Louisiana and Trent Harper of Minden, Louisiana; one brother, R. L. Munn of Mound, Louisiana; three sisters, Pam Coleman of Monticello, Louisiana, Judy McMickle of Clarksville, Tennessee and Wanda Hutchinson of Oak Grove, Louisiana and by four grandchildren, Mary Kate Harper, Kaley Harper, Jacob Anthony Munn and Cody Lee Munn. Jimmy was also survived by a horde of close friends, neighbors and individuals who he considered as close as his natural family. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our website at www.coxfuneral.com.

RICHARD "RICKEY" L. SMITH Kilpatrick Funeral HomeWest Monroe, LA Mr. Smith passed away April 8, 2007. Funeral Services will be held April 11, 2007 at 11:00A.M. Kilpatrick Funeral Home. He is survived by brothers: Bobby R. Smith,Alvis W. Smith, and Thomas David Smith and sister: Dawn L. Sandlin, several nieces, nephews and other family members. He was preceded in death by his father Larcha Alvis Smith and mother Frances Carter Smith-Foster. Rickey also leaves many friends at the W.M. Guest House and in the West Monroe area including the Ouachita Dialysis and W.M. Senior Citizen Center. Our loving brother will be missed by many. *

Joe Broughton, 93
BASTROP — Joe Broughton, a cotton farmer, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Louvell Caldwell, 66
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Louvell Caldwell, a laborer, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium. Visitation is noon-5 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Gaither Memorial Cemetery.

Euphenia B. Courson, 76
BASTROP — Euphenia Brockwell Courson, a retired Morehouse General Hospital ward clerk, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Grace Crawford, 84
RAYVILLE — Grace Crawford, a Sears retiree and formerly of West Monroe, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holly Funeral Home, Rayville.

Marjorie DiBenedetto, 84
JONESBORO — Marjorie DiBenedetto died Saturday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Garden of Memories, Jonesboro under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Michael Joseph Eckert, 24
Michael Joseph Eckert of West Monroe, a Tedco shipping supervisor, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.

Lana K. Hethcox, 52
RUSTON — Lana K. Hethcox, an accountant, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Burkhalter Chapel, Ruston. Visitation is 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday at Trinity United Methodist Church, Ruston. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Mary Kennedy, 97
RAYVILLE — Mary Kennedy, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Nell Dailey McLemore, 86
WINNSBORO — Nell Dailey McLemore, retired from McLemore's Grocery and Farm store, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. today at First United Methodist Church in Winnsboro. Burial will be in Old Winnsboro Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Ruby Husser Mixon, 76
Ruby Husser Mixon of West Monroe, a bookstore manager, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Billy Joe Mosley Sr., 72
RAYVILLE — Billy Joe Mosley Sr., an automobile mechanic, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Bethel Baptist Church, Holly Ridge. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Jimmy Ferrell Munn, 59
DELHI — Jimmy Ferrell Munn, a Terral Barge Lines river pilot, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at New Hope Baptist Church, Monticello. Visitation is 5:30-8 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery.

James E. Rice Jr., 60
James E. Rice Jr. of Monroe, an auto body repairman/truck driver, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Clifford Spillers, 63
RUSTON — Clifford Spillers, a machinist, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Longstraw Cemetery.

Bernice Towers, 93
Bernice Towers of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church of West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time today at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Troy 'Cotton' Tubbs, 83
MARION — Troy Lee "Cotton" Tubbs, a retired IMC plant pipefitter, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Conway Baptist Church near Marion. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Conway Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Brice, Virginia Leona: 11 a.m. Thursday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Gipson, Lucy M.: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Grambling.
Mosley, Billy J. Sr.: 2 p.m. today, Bethel Baptist Church, Holly Ridge.
Robinson, Eddie G.: 11 a.m. today, The Assembly Center, Grambling.
Smith, Richard L.: 11 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Spillers, Clifford A.: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Wade, Louise: 1 p.m. today, Progressive Chapel Baptist Church, Lake Providence

April 12, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

JEWEL ANNA JORDAN COUCH Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Funeral services for Jewel Anna Jordan Couch, age 88, are scheduled for 8:30AM Sunday April 15, 2007 at the chapel of Golden Funeral Home with Rev. R.H. McCuin officiating. Interment will follow in Warner Cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday evening at Golden's from 5:00PM to 8:00PM. Mrs. Couch, a retired beautician, passed away Wednesday April 11. 2007. She was born July 4, 1918 in Winn Parish. She was a resident of Bastrop and a member of Hillview Freewill Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, James E. Couch; daughter, April Couch; parents, Robert & Ida Jordan; sister, Lois Welch; and brothers, Ira Jordan, Robert Jordan, Buck Jordan. She is survived by daughters, Joy Warner & husband Wayne of Bastrop, Judy Barton & husband Charles "C.C" of Monroe; five grandchildren, Louis W. Warner Jr. & wife Pam of Bastrop, Lisa Green of Sterlington, Dr. Charles Barton & wife Yi-Wen of Des Moines, IA, Stacey Church & husband Dean of Branson, MO, Cristie Barton of Monroe; six great grandchildren, Amanda Warner, Amy Warner, both of Bastrop, JoAnna Stanley, Logan Stanley, both of Sterlington, Christopher Barton, Anna Marie Barton, both of Des Moines, IA; sister, Betty McNeely & husband Bill of Winnfield; sisters-in-law, Eunice Jordan of Tullos, Charlene Jordan of Shreveport, Lottie Jordan of Urania. Serving as pallbearers will be Louis W. Warner, Jr., Dr. Charles Barton, Christopher Barton, Logan Stanley, Dean Church, and Mark McNeely.

GRACE HALES CRAWFORD Brown-Holley Funeral Rayville, LA Funeral services will be held for Grace Hales Crawford at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel, Rayville, LA on Thursday, April 12, 2007 at 3:00 p.m., Rev. Ron Brown will officiate. Interment to follow at Lone Cherry Cemetery, Mangham, LA. Mrs. Crawford was born on August 25, 1922, to A.A. and Ola Jane Gray Hales in Mangham, LA. She died April 10, 2007 at her home in Rayville. She was preceded in death by her Parents; a Daughter, Diane Crawford; Sisters, Bernice Walters, Louise Gibson, and Brothers, Myrt T. Hales, Sr. and Cecil Hale. Mrs. Crawford was retired from Sears in Monroe and former owner of Sears Catalogue Store in Rayville. She was a member of the Louise L. McGuire O.E.S. Chapter #4 of Monroe. She is survived by her Husband, of 67 years, Virgil Crawford of Rayville; Daughter, Jane Crawford Rice of Monroe; Sister, Thelma Moon and husband, Emory of Farmerville, LA and a host of nieces and nephews. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Memorials may be made to St. Jude or the charity of your choice. Visitation will be 10:00AM until Service Time, Thursday at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel, Rayville. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com

MR. JAMES "JIM" E. RICE JR. Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mr. James "Jim" E. Rice Jr., 60, of Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday April 13, 2007 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Dr. Collin Wimberly officiating. Mr. Rice died on Monday April 9, 2007 at home with his family after a lengthy illness. He was born on February 11, 1947 in Torrence, CA. Jim started working in the family business and spent several years in auto body and mechanics. He later decided he wanted to see the countryside, so he traded in his tools and went to work driving an 18 wheeler cross-country. "Mountain Man," as he was known on the road, was able to see many beautiful sunsets. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Jacqueline Rice and his brother, Fred Rice Sr. Survivors include his brothers, Donald Rice Sr., Michael Rice Sr. and Steve Rice Sr. and his favorite sister, Pamela Rice Albritton all of West Monroe, LA; his daughters, Lisa Kouns and husband Ken of West Monroe, LA, Tammy Corbett and husband Lee of Swartz, LA, Sheri Peper and husband Keith and Shelby Mall and husband John both of Ruston, LA; one son, James E. Rice III. and fiancé, Tara Glen of West Monroe, LA; two step-daughters, Donna Henkel and husband Greg of Ruston, LA and Patti Hayman of West Monroe, LA. He also leaves behind fifteen grandchildren, four great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews, as well as his true love, Charlotte Taylor Rice. Honorary pallbearers will be Donald Rice Sr., Michael Rice Sr., Steve Rice Sr., Pam Albritton, Wavy Snyder, Chris Robertson and Milton Albritton. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 9:00PM Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

TROY LEE "COTTON" TUBBS Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral services for Troy Lee "Cotton" Tubbs, 83 years old, of Conway, LA, will be held on Thursday, April 12, 2007 at 10:00 AM at Conway Baptist Church, Conway, LA with Bro. Terry Mims and Bro. Matt Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Conway Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville, LA. Born on August 2, 1923, in Union Parish, LA, he passed away on April 10, 2007, at Union General Hospital in Farmerville, LA following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. "Cotton" as he was known by his old friends, was a retired pipfitter with IMC of Sterlington, LA. He bravely served our country in World War II in the U.S. Army, Troop B, 112th Calvary. He was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific campaign medal with 2 bronze stars, a purple heart and the World War II victory medal. He was a member of Conway Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Jess and Aliphair Hodge Tubbs, brother and sister-in-law, Travis and Hazel Tubbs, brothers-in-law, Dewitt Daniels and George Earl Kyle, infant brother, Jack, sisters, Florene and Sybil, infant grandson, Anthony Ryan Cole, and infant, great-grandson, Cooper Wyatt Englerth. Survivors include: his wife of sixty years, Dorothy Shadic Tubbs, of Conway, LA; daughters, Charlotte Johnston and husband, Van, of Downsville, LA, Judy Cole and husband, Dickey, Shirley Rowell, Kathy Simpson and husband, Kenny, all of Conway LA; grandchildren, Shannon Johnston Barkley and husband, Kevin, John Van Johnston, Jr. Allison Johnston Isaac and husband Barry, all of Downsville, LA; Jay Johnston and wife Wendy of West Monroe, LA; Brad Rowell, April Simpson Kaheiki and husband Thomas, Kim Cole Englerthand husband, Will, all of Connway, LA; Shawn Simpson and wife Vannette, of Sterlington, LA; and Toni Cole Edwards and husband , Matt, of Bishop, GA; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Pauline Daniels and Melba Kyle of Conway, LA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Brad Rowell, Jay Johnston and Shawn Simpson, nephews, Jerry Daniels and Kim Kyle, and cousin Gary Tubbs. Honorary pallbearers will be grandson, John Johnston, nephews, Danny Tucker and Gene Shadic and longtime friend, Corbertt Dison. His hobbies were hunting, fishing, and raising a vegetable garden. Even though he lost his sight years ago, he received great joy in teaching his grandsons to hunt for squirrels and deer and fish for bream on his beloved "the Louter", Bayou D'Loutre. Known to his grandchildren as Pappaw or just Pap, he was dearly loved by them. To his daughters, he was Daddy, and he will be sorely missed. Online messages may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

LARRY YOUNG Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, Louisiana Funeral Services for Mr. Larry Young, 54, of West Monroe, LA will be 3:00PM Friday, April 13, 2007 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Judge William Norris officiating. Burial will follow at Hasley Cemetery. Mr. Young was born on July 5, 1952 and died on Wednesday, April 11, 2007. He was a graduate of West Monroe High School and also the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Larry started his career in teaching in 1975 at West Monroe Junior High, where he stayed until 1978. He then moved to Boley Junior High, where he was a Coach from 1978 to 1980. He taught part of the year in 1980 at Riser Junior High. He was an Assessment Teacher from 1980 to 1985. From 1985 to 1988, Larry was an Assistant Principal at West Monroe Junior High. He was IEP Facilitator-Pupil Appraisal from 1988 to 1994 and from 1994 to 2007, he was the Special Education Supervisor for the Ouachita Parish School Board. He is preceded in death by his parents Audie and Cliff Young; twin brother, Barry Young; and special friends, Brooksie Kelly, Bob Martin, and Wood Sers. He is survived by his wife, Judi S. Young; son, Chad Young; step-daughters, Shannon Ballew and Courtney Dozier; step-son, Joshua Dozier; four grandchildren, Cage Young, Emily Ballew, Peyton Ballew, and Gabby Ballew; and a brother, Nick Young. Pallbearers will be Dr. Lanny Johnson, Dr. Bob Weber, Senator Robert Kostelka, Skeeter Boyd, Jimmy Wallace, Sam Tingle, Roger Corley, Jerry Hicks and Robert Welch. Visitation will be from 1:30PM until service time Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Care of Louisiana or Shriners Children's Hospital in Shreveport. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Huey P. Allen, 78
FAIRFIELD, Texas — Huey P. Allen, a retired truck driver and Missouri Pacific Railroad employee formerly of West Monroe, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Capps Memorial Funeral Home, Fairfield. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lake Chapel Cemetery, Fairfield.

Emma Anderson, 90
DELHI — Emma Anderson, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Palestine Missionary Baptist Church, Warden. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Euphenia B. Courson, 76
BASTROP — Euphenia Brockwell Courson, a retired Morehouse General Hospital ward clerk, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Cherry Ridge Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Dessie Mae Fisher, 51
FARMERVILLE — Dessie Mae Fisher, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Farmerville Recreation Center. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Lane Chapel Cemetery, Downsville.

Cornelia P. Franklin, 79
DELHI — Cornelia P. Franklin, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Joe Goldsmith, 86
Joe Goldsmith of West Monroe, a retired Olinkraft laborer, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Olive Branch Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Hamp H. Hanks, 81
RUSTON — Hamp H. Hanks died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Michael Hudson, 28
Michael Hudson of Monroe, a laborer, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Emma Hymes, 96
Emma Hymes of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Orange Hill Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Mary Kennedy, 97
RAYVILLE — Mary Kennedy, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are noon Saturday at First Baptist Church, Rayville. Family visitation is 3 p.m. and public visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove II Cemetery, Rayville.

Leonard Pruitt Jr., 28
Leonard Pruitt Jr. of Monroe, a security contractor, died Saturday. Services are 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Mary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Harold L. Woods Jr., 75
Harold L. Woods Jr. of Monroe, a retired self-employed businessman, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Previously acknowledged
Brice, Virginia Leona: 11 a.m. today, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Caldwell, Louvell: 2 p.m. Saturday, Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium.
Gipson, Lucy M.: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Grambling.
Hethcox, Lana K.: 11 a.m. Friday, Burkhalter Chapel, Ruston.
Mixon, Ruby Husser: 2 p.m. today, Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood.
Munn, Jimmy Ferrell: 1 p.m. today, New Hope Baptist Church, Monticello.
Tubbs, Troy Lee "Cotton": 10 a.m. today, Conway Baptist Church.

April 13, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MARY EVELYN FOX Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Miss Mary Evelyn Fox, 75 of Caseyville, IL will be 10:00 AM Saturday, April 14, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Neil Everett and Rev W.A."Dub" Massey officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery in Monroe. Miss Fox passed away on April 6, 2007, at Caseyville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Caseyville, IL. She devoted her life to serving Christ and His Kingdom and is retired from BellSouth. She is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Ethel Fox; father, Vince Fox; sisters, Bettie Jo Costin and Doris England and great-nephew Michael Scott Huey. She was cared for and survived by nieces, Nancy Huey and husband Ron, Shirley Brown and husband Stan; great-nephew Jonathan Huey; and great-nieces, Samantha Brown, Stephanie Brown; great-nephew, Seth Brown. She is also survived by brother, Charles Fox and wife Jessie and nephew Eric Fox; and nieces Debbie England and Janice Griffin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Child Evangelism Fellowship, Moody Bible Institute or any cancer organization. Pallbearers will be Stan Brown, Ron Huey, Tim Sims, Ronald Moore, Nathan Moore, and Buddy Moore. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

HAMP HANSFORD HANKS, JR Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston, LA Funeral services for Hamp Hansford Hanks, Jr. will be held Friday, April 13, at 2:30 PM at Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Ruston, LA with Father Gary A. Bernhardt officiating. Visitation will be held at 1:00 PM Friday prior to the service at Piatt Student Center at Saint Thomas. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston. Hamp died Wednesday at his home in Ruston. He was born in Corsicana, TX on August 6, 1925, raised in Powell, TX and earned degrees from New Mexico Military Institute and Louisiana Tech University. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the South Pacific during World War II. His professional career as a road contractor spanned many years, and included being a member of the Board of Trustees of T.L. James and Company and being president of his own company, H.H. Hanks and Company. Hamp's "esprit de corps" translated into a robust and colorful lifestyle which he shared with family and friends all of his life. He loved life and lived it with enthusiasm. He is preceeded in death by his parents, Hamp Hansford Hanks, and Lucy Richardson Hanks and sister-in-law Laura James Hunt. He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline James Hanks, and four children, Lewis Hanks, Bill Hanks, and wife Lynn, Buck Hanks and wife Martha, and Tracey Hanks: grandchildren Hansford Whitney, Cannon, Gaines, and Shelby Soyars Hanks; one brother, Daniel "Doc" Hanks and wife Debbie and daughter Mandy, and brother-in-law A.T. Hunt, Jr., and his sons, Trott and Jimmy Hunt and their wives and families. Pallbearers are Joe Reeves, Micky Mays, Jeff Dalton, Charles Poole, Trotter Hunt and Jack Hunt. Honorary Pallbearers are Cass Hunt, Lemmie Woods, Sidney Amyx , and Pat Garrett. In lieu of flowers, the family request the memorials be sent to Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 810 Carey Avenue, Ruston, LA 71270, or the charity of your choice.

CALVIN ELLIS HUGHES Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop, LA Funeral services for Mr. Calvin Ellis Hughes, 81, of Sterlington, LA are scheduled for 1:00 PM Saturday, April 14, 2007 at the chapel of Golden Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Hughes, a retired operator/electrician from Mississippi River Transmission Corporation and a veteran of World War II in the United States Army , passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at St. Francis North Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Doris Mae Hughes; two sons, Vernon Hughes of Perryville, LA, Marty Hughes and wife Wanda of Farmerville, LA; three grandchildren, Hannah Hughes, Rebekah Hughes, Micah Hughes; step-grandson, Brant Forwood; two step-great grandchildren, Ellie and Jonathon Forwood. Mr. Hughes is preceded in death by his parents, Ellis Wilson and Eunice and Garland Hughes and brother, James Harold Hughes. Serving as pallbearers will be Huey Davenport, Terry Day, Tommy Godwin, Randy Hart, Bobby Kemp and Vince Passerello. Visitation will be held Friday, April 13, 2007 from 6:00 PM until 9 PM at Golden Funeral Home.

LOUIS MILETELLO Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Louis Miletello, 70, of Monroe, will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, April 14, 2007, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church with Rev. Sebastian Kallarackal officiating. Interment will be in St. Matthew's Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Miletello was born June 2, 1936 in Maringouin, LA. He was a lifetime employee of Kokinos Purity Ice Cream Co., a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church for fifty years, St. Joseph's Men's Club, the Progressive Men's Club, and a former member of The Knights of Columbus. Mr. Miletello was preceded in death by his son, Stephen; and grandson, Ayden. He is survived by his wife of fifty-three years, Anna Danna Miletello; his daughter, Maria and husband Ray Johnfroe; sons, Butch Miletello and wife Debra, Tim Miletello and wife Barbara, and Tony Miletello and wife Angela; grandsons, Chad Young, Steve Miletello, Jr., Toby Miletello, and Joey Miletello; and one great grandson, Cage Young. He is also survived by brothers, Leon and Tony Miletello of Maringouin, LA, and Carlo Miletello of Winnsboro, LA; one sister, Mary Lacara of San Jose, CA; along with many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Bryan Rosatto, Craig Danna, Joey Miletello, Toby Miletello, Joe Danna, and Johnny Miletello. Honorary pallbearers are Carl Miletello, Phillip Leon, Rodger Pardue, Speedo Kokinos, and Johnny Rosatto. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00PM until 7:30PM and a Vigil Wake service at 6:00PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

HAROLD LESSLIE WOODS, JR Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, Louisiana Memorial services for Mr. Harold Lesslie Woods, Jr., 75, of Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, April 14, 2007 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Terry Love and Rev. Larry Stafford. Mr. Woods was born August 4, 1931 in Monroe, Louisiana and passed away April 11, 2007 in Monroe. He was president of Crescent Drilling Company. He was a member of the Louisiana Mineral Board and was on the Board of Directors of the Bayou De Siard Country Club. He was a member of the Republican Eagles Club, and a member of the First United Methodist Church ofMonroe. Mr. Woods graduated from Northeast Louisiana University in Monroe with a Bachelor of Business degree. Mr. Woods is survived by his wife of 51 years, Jackie Walker Woods of Monroe; daughters, Larke Wheeler and husband, Ray of Atlanta, GA and Heather Keller and husband, Jeff of Hanover, NH; a son: Harold Woods, III and wife, Julie of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren, Callan, Walker and Josephine Wheeler of Atlanta, GA; Zachary and Weston Keller of Hanover, NH; brother: Wayne Woods and wife, Bonnie of Monroe, LA. Visitation will be Friday, April 13, 2007 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Louisiana Methodist Children's Home, 901 South Vienna Street, Ruston, LA 71270. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Stella Broadway, 68
TALLULAH — Bishop Stella Broadway, a pastor, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Henry Bunch, 85
TALLULAH — Henry Bunch died Sunday. Services are noon Saturday at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Cornelia P. Franklin, 84
DELHI — Cornelia P. Franklin, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Taama Rhoten Galyean, 39
Taama Rhoten Galyean of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Robert Gray, 49
TALLULAH — Robert Gray died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

James H. Griffith Jr., 42
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — James Harley Griffith Jr., a welder formerly of Monroe, died Wednesday. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Wanda Craft Griffin, 38
OAK GROVE — Wanda Craft Griffin, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at New Bethel A.M.E. Church, Oak Grove. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. Saturday at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Southside Cemetery.

Gladys Stokes Harrell, 94
Gladys Stokes Harrell of Sterlington, a nurse's aide and homemaker, died Wednesday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Otis Ray Hutson, 78
RAYVILLE — Otis Ray Hutson, a carpenter, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Emma Hymes, 97
Emma Hymes of Monroe, a homemaker, died April 5. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Orange Hill Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Jane James, 58
ST. JOSEPH — Jane James died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Susie Kirkland, 61
JONESVILLE — Susie Kirkland, a beautician, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Lake Lilly Baptist Church. Burial will be in Jena Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Damon Lovell Manning, 52
Damon Lovell Manning of Sterlington, a laborer, died April 5. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James Baptist Church, Sterlington. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Loche's Mortuary, Bastrop. Military services will be observed at graveside at Longfield Cemetery near Sterlington.

James E. Rice Jr., 60
James E. Rice Jr. of Monroe, an autobody repairman and truck driver, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time.

Elizabeth Roach, 69
ST. JOSEPH — Elizabeth Roach, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Visitation is noon until service time Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Panola Cemetery, St. Joseph, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Larry Young, 54
Larry Young of West Monroe, a supervisor with the Ouachita Parish School Board, died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1:30 p.m. today until service time. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Allen, Huey P.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Capps Memorial Funeral Home, Fairfield, Texas.
Anderson, Emma: 1 p.m. Saturday, Palestine Missionary Baptist Church, Warden.
Brice, Virginia Leona: 11 a.m. Thursday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Caldwell, Louvell: 2 p.m. Saturday, Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium.
Courson, Euphenia B.: 10 a.m. today, Cherry Ridge Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Fisher, Dessie Mae: 1 p.m. today, Farmerville Recreation Center.
Gipson, Lucy M.: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Grambling.
Goldsmith, Joe: 11 a.m. Saturday, Olive Branch Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Hethcox, Lana K.: 11 a.m. today, Burkhalter Chapel, Ruston.
Kennedy, Mary: noon Saturday, First Baptist Church, Rayville.
Pruitt, Leonard Jr.: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, St. Mary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Woods, Harold L. Jr.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe

April 14, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MRS. IVA L. ANDING Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Iva L. Anding, 80, formerly of Monroe, LA, will be at 2:30 PM, Sunday, April 15, 2007, in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA, with Rev. William Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park, Highway 80 East, Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Anding was born October 1, 1926, in Delhi, LA, and passed away April 12, 2007, in Winnsboro, LA. A resident of Monroe and a long-time member of the Lakeshore Baptist Church, she retired from Safeway Food Stores where she was the manager of the flower shop. She was preceded in death by her parents, Scott and Sally McEacharn Stephens; her beloved husband, Casey Anding, Sr.; her son, Casey Anding, Jr.; and her brothers and sisters. Survivors include her son, James Anding and his wife, Patricia, of Plano, TX, and a number of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Sunday afternoon, April 15, 2007, from 12:30PM until service time at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

EDDIE M. FLOYD Services for Eddie M. Floyd, 54, will be held Saturday, April 14, 2007 at 3:30 PM in the Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, Haughton. Officiating will be Rev. Dave Fortuna of Noel Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Hill Crest Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive guests Friday evening between the hours of 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM at the funeral home.Eddie was born on July 3, 1952 in Olla, LA to parents, Charles L. and Audie Lea Floyd, and left this life on Wednesday, April 11, 2007. He was raised in Monroe, LA but made Shreveport-Bossier City his home for more than 25 years as a mortgage banker. Eddie was Vice President of Crestar Mortgage Co. He was a Mason and a Shriner for more than 25 years. Eddie was well known and loved by many. He loved his family, church, and his job. Eddie made everyone feel welcome; he will be deeply missed. Left to cherish Eddie's memory are his wife, Dianna Floyd; sons, Spencer Ron Floyd and wife, Lea of Monroe, LA and Christopher Lee Floyd and wife, Heather of Houston, TX; daughters, Sara Michelle Floyd and Virginia Blake, both of Shreveport; granddaughter, Sydney; parents, Charles L. Sr. and Audie Lea Floyd; brother, Charles L. Floyd, Jr. and wife, Cindy of Lafayette, LA; nephew and nieces, Joshua, Brittany and Skylar. Pallbearers will be Larry Roche, Bill Lynn, Ben Brown, Glen Taylor, Neil Stapleton, Mabus Walters, Jacob Merrit and John Greer.

TAAMA RHOTEN GALYEAN Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Taama Rhoten Galyean, 39, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, April 15, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Trey Albritton and Rev. Clyde Sanchez officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Galyean passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2007 following a lengthy illness. She was a member and former Sunday school teacher at Bayou Oaks Baptist Church. She was a loving and caring mother, wife, and daughter. Mrs. Galyean was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Rita Sikes; father, Buddy Rhoten; and paternal grandparents, Connie and Jim Rhoten. Survivors include her husband, Jeff Galyean; children, Brandon and Chris Galyean, all of Monroe, LA; mother, Velma Rhoten; sister, Bronwyn Crane; niece, Stacey and nephew, Matt Crane; brother, Spencer Rhoten and wife Jenny; nephews, Cole and Seth Rhoten; great nephew, Patrick Crawford, Jr., all of West Monroe, LA; mother and father-in-law, Wayne and Wanda Galyean of Oak Grove, LA; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles. Pallbearers will be Matt Crane, Mike Crane, Russell Galyean, Blake Richards, Ty Seal, and Kelly Coleman. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

GLADYS STOKES HARRELL Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Gladys Stokes Harrell, 94, of Sterlington, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, April 15, 2007, at Paron Baptist Church in Sterlington, LA with Rev. Kurt Anger officiating. Interment will be in Liberty Cemetery in Linville, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Harrell passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at Timber Lake Nursing Home in Farmerville, LA. She was a member of Paron Baptist Church. Mrs. Harrell enjoyed visiting with family and friends. She loved to cook, mow her yard, spending time outdoors, and attending church services. Mrs. Harrell was preceded in death by her father, Robert Thurston Stokes; mother, Emma Nolan Stokes Parks; daughter, Deborah Kay Harrell; husband, Vernon Harrell; stepfather, John Reeves Parks; four brothers, Ed Stokes, John "Sugar Boy" Parks, Jack Parks, and Little Buddy Parks; and one sister, Mildred Parks Love. Survivors include her granddaughter, Angela Denise Neighbors; grandson, Jerry Lloyd Neighbors, Jr.; great grandson, Kenneth Lloyd Neighbors; sister, Nellie Parks Megison; and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and their families. Pallbearers will be Randy Parks, Thomas Hollis, Danny Martin, Paul New, Robin Parks, and Dennis Stokes. Alternate pallbearer will be Ernest McCurly. Honorary pallbearers will be Jasper Snell, Sidney Stokes, J. M. Roberson, Stanley Stokes, and Kenn Harrell. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

OTIS RAY HUTSON Funeral services for Otis Ray Hutson, 78, of Rayville will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, April 15, 2007 at the Mangham Assembly of God with Rev. Jerry Moore, Rev. Calvin Stapp, Rev. Byron Chappel, and Rev. Dan McClure officiating. Interment will follow in Gwin Cemetery, Mangham under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Otis Ray Hutson was born on August 9, 1928 in Mangham, LA and passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2007. Mr. Hutson was a member of the Mangham Assembly of God. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Henry and Sallie Bradshaw Hutson; First Wife, Betty Hutson; Brothers, H.C. Hutson and Arlan Hutson; Sister, Etta Lou Gilley. Survivors include his Wife, Nancy Walker Hutsonof Rayville; Children, Mary Thrash and husband, Don of Scottsdale, AZ and Joseph Zito and wife, Linda of Hammond, LA; Step Children, Len Gilley, Jr., David Gilley and wife, Denise of Eden, N.C., Debbie Jordan and husband, David of Alto, LA, Mike Gilley and wife, Kay of Rocky Branch, LA, and Bill Gilley and wife, Misty of Eden, N.C.; Sisters, Bessie Jordan of Rayville and Velma Phillips of Morton, MS; 16 Grandchildren and Numerous Great Grandchildren and a host of Nieces and Nephews. Pallbearers will be Royce Lowery, Donald Jordan, Marlin Jordan, Harold Holloway, Sr., David L. Day, and Mike McKinley. Honorary Pallbearers will be Fellie Phillips, Walter Collins, and Dr. Roland Ponarski. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM, Saturday, April 14, 2007 at Mangham Assembly of God. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. To leave condolences go www.brownholleyfuneral.com

ROBERT D. WEBB John Kramer and Son Funeral Home Alexandria, LA Services for Robert D. Webb will be at 1:00 PM Saturday April 14, 2007 in the Bolton Chapel of Emanuel Baptist Church with Dr. Lee Weems officiating. Intenment will be in Greenwood Memorial Park, in Pineville under the direction of John Kramer & Son. Robert D. Webb 82 of Alexandria died Thursday April 12, 2007 in Rapides Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Horace B. Webb and Bess Davis Webb of Paris, TN. Mr. Webb served in the U.S. Army in the Philippines during WWII from 1941 until 1944. After serving in the military, he graduated from the University of Tennessee. He was Chairman Emeritus of LA Machinery, a past Board President of St. Francis Hospital in Monroe, past member of the Governor's committee of 100, LA College President's club, NLU Foundation and a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Peggy Goodwin Webb of Alexandria, LA; one daughter Sallye Webb and husband George Caswell of New Orleans, LA; two sons, Robert Webb, Jr. and wife, Claire of New Orleans, LA; Dr. Renick Webb and wife Pam of Alexandria, LA; and seven grandchildren. Friends are asked to call from 11:00AM until service time Saturday at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Pallbearers will be: Ben Prevost, Davis Webb, Renick Webb, Jr., James Webb, Clark Boyce and Robert Boyce. The family request that memorials be sent to Emmanuel Baptist Church, 430 Jackson Street, Alexandria, LA 71301. Notes of condolence may be sent to the family online at ramerfunerals@aol.com

Shirley D. Chapman, 51
WINNSBORO — Shirley Denise Chapman, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Mary Evelyn Fox, 75
BELLVIEW, Ill. — Mary Evelyn Fox, a retired South Central Bell telephone operator, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Cornelia P. Franklin, 84
DELHI — Cornelia P. Franklin, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi.

Nellie Gray Gay, 82
RUSTON — Nellie Gray Gay, a food service worker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Memorial United Methodist Church, Simsboro. Burial will be in Simsboro Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

George Goins, 64
JONESVILLE — George Goins died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Jane M. James, 58
WATERPROOF — Jane M. James, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Christ Episcopal Church, Waterproof. Burial will be in Whestly Chapel under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Louis Miletello, 70
Louis Miletello of Monroe, a retired Kokinos Purity Ice Cream plant manager, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial will be in St. Matthew Catholic Church Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

William 'Bill' Smith III, 59
RAYVILLE — William "Bill" Smith III, a sewing machine mechanic, died Wednesday. Memorial services are 3 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is noon until time of service.

John L. Spearman, 61
LAKE PROVIDENCE — John L. Spearman, a laborer, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today. Burial will be in Heavenly Rest Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Woodrow W. Wilson, 87
RUSTON — Woodrow W. "Buddy" Wilson, a farmer, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. today at Shiloh Cemetery near Bernice under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Harold L. Woods Jr., 75
Harold Lesslie Woods Jr. of Monroe, an oil and gas executive, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Allen, Huey P.: 11 a.m. today, Capps Memorial Funeral Home, Fairfield, Texas.
Anderson, Emma: 1 p.m. today, Palestine Missionary Baptist Church, Warden.
Bunch, Henry: noon today, New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Caldwell, Louvell: 2 p.m. today, Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium.
Gipson, Lucy M.: 11 a.m. today, New Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Grambling.
Goldsmith, Joe: 11 a.m. today, Olive Branch Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Griffin, Wanda Craft: 2 p.m. Sunday, New Bethel A.M.E. Church, Oak Grove.
Hymes, Emma: 11 a.m. today, Orange Hill Baptist Church, Rayville.
Kennedy, Mary: noon today, First Baptist Church, Rayville.
Manning, Damon Lovell: 11 a.m. today, St. James Baptist Church, Sterlington.
Pruitt, Leonard Jr.: 1:30 p.m. today, St. Mary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Roach, Elizabeth: 1 p.m. today, Pilgrim Baptist Church, St. Joseph.

April 15 , 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ROBERT EARL ADAMS SR. Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA Funeral services for Robert Earl Adams Sr., a dedicated farmer of Oak Grove, La will be 3:00PM, Sunday at Cox Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmie Herring & Rev. Jimbo Herring officiating. Interment will follow in the Oak Grove City Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Cox funeral Home of Oak Grove. Visitation will be Sunday from 1:00PM until service time He is preceded in death by his parents; Willia & Ida Bell Adams; brother: Fred Adams; sister: Ruth Thompson. Robert is survived by his wife: Jerilene Adams of Oak Grove, La: son: Robert Adams Jr. & wife Mary of Oak Grove, La; daughter: Bonnie Slavent of Ferriday, La; numerous grand children & great-grand-children. Pallbearers will be: Paul Ratliff, Chuck Calvert, Jimmy Lay, Richard McLemore, J.D. Rider, Chris Elms. Memorials may be made to the Goodwill Baptist Church building fund at 1393 Hwy 2 Oak Grove, La 71263.

MR. E.A. FREEMAN Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mr. E. A. Freeman, 92, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00AM Monday April 16, 2007 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Michi Head officiating. Burial will be in the Hasley Cemetery. Mr. Freeman died on April 14, 2007 in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Freeman was a member of the McGuire United Methodist Church in West Monroe, LA. He along with his wife owned and operated Freeman Paper Company in Shreveport, LA until their retirement. He attended North Highland Methodist Church while he was living in Shreveport, LA. Mr. Freeman enjoyed doing for his family and will be greatly missed. Mr. Freeman is preceded in death by his wife of sixty-three years, Ina Shackelford Freeman. Survivors include his two half-sisters, Thelma Freeman Dertzo and Lucille Freeman Edwards and a half-brother, Glen Freeman all of Mansfield, LA and several nieces