News Star Obituaries - August 2007

August - 2007 - Obituaries from The News-Star

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

ELIZABETH MORRIS ODOM Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop, Inc. Bastrop, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Morris Odom, 88, of Bastrop, LA are scheduled for 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at First Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Ingram and Dr. L.H. McCollough officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, (Ruston, LA), under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. Mrs. Odom, a retired teacher from the Morehouse Parish School System, longtime member and choir member of First Baptist Church passed away, July 30, 2007 at Morehouse General Hospital. She recieved her BS, MA and Library Science Certification from Louisiana Tech University. Mrs. Odom taught eleven years at Westside Elementary, three years as Librarian at Bastrop Junior High School, and six years as Librarian at Bastrop High School. She was past President of her teachers Sorority (Kappa Kappa Iota) and once received the Educator of the Year Award from the Morehouse Parish Teachers Association. Mrs. Odom is also a member of the Retired Teachers Association of Morehouse Parish. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Odom Pincus and husband, Howard of West Palm Beach, FL; two grandchildren, David Russell Minchew of Baton Rouge, LA, and Daniel Royce Minchew of Atlanta, GA; and, a great-grandson, Christian Raymond Minchew of Atlanta, GA. Mrs. Odom was preceded in death by her parents, Emmett and Adeline Terrell Morris; husband, Royce William Odom; brothers and sisters, Charles Morris, Richard Morris, Lorraine Marshall and William Morris.

EVELYN CHAVIS West Monroe, LA Mrs. Evelyn Chavis passed away July 6, 2007, preceded in death by her husband, Mr. V. L. Chavis, who owned and operated Chavis Floor Service (early 1940's to 1963). She is survived by three daughters: Jennifer Fox (Buck), Carole Gurley (Mike); and, Vikki Troudt (Gary). They were blessed with seven grandchildren, and with seven great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Saturday, August 4, 2007, at 3:00 PM at Hasley Cemetery, behind the gazebo.

WALLACE W. LEE Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, Louisiana Services for Mr. Wallace W. Lee, 82, of West Monroe, will be at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, August 1, 2007 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Dr. Lionel Crowell officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery. Mr. Lee was born in Monroe, LA on July 20, 1925 and passed away in West Monroe, LA on July 30, 2007. Mr. Lee was in the United States Army during World War II, and he received many medals including the Purple Heart. He owned Lee's Curb Market since 1952 and Lee's Produce in the West Monroe Farmers' Market. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vena and Florine Lee; and, two brothers, Clyde and Vena, Jr. Mr. Lee is survived by his wife, Reitha J. Lee; daughters, Ann Rendon and Betty Baxter and husband Johnny; sons, Warren Lee and wife, Billie and Ricky Lee and wife, Nancy; twelve grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Keith Lee, Colby Lee, Matt Lee, Johnny Lee Baxter, Doug Lee, and Aaron LaForge. Visitation will be 9:00 AM until service time Wednesday, August 1, 2007, at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Online Condolences/Registry: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com.

Mary Allder Albritton, 63
Mary Lou Allder Albritton of West Monroe, a bookkeeper, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Howard R. Blount, 92
FERRIDAY — Howard Raymond Blount died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

John Brown, 76
OAK GROVE — John Brown, an Army Corps of Engineers employee, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Velma "Ruth" Brown, 65
Velma "Ruth" Brown of West Monroe, a retired optometrist assistant, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Summer Chisley, infant
Summer Brianna Chisley, the infant daughter of Vishondallynn Duncan and Brelin Chisley of Monroe, died Monday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Friday at Richwood Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Lonnie C. Corbin, 81
COLUMBIA — Lonnie "Blackie" Clifford Corbin, a heavy equipment operator, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Allen Johnson Jr., 63
Allen Johnson Jr., a logger formerly of Downsville, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Willie Earl Jones, 73
RUSTON — Willie Earl Jones died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Sibley. Visitation is 2-4:45 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Elijah D. Kramer, infant
Elijah D. Kramer, the infant son of Tonya Kramer and Damion Lindsey of West Monroe, died Monday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. today at Smith Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Wallace W. Lee, 82
Wallace W. Lee of West Monroe, a salesman, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery.

Letha Lowe, 86
QUITMAN — Letha Lowe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Bienville.

Ethelbert Paul, 78
JONESVILLE — Ethelbert Paul died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Wallace Ridge Pentecostal Church, Jonesville. Visitation is 5 p.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be in Heard Cemetery, Manifest, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

James Lee Rieson, 58
SEATTLE, Wash. — James Lee Rieson, a nurse's aide formerly of Dodson, died July 23. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Springhill Baptist Church Cemetery, Jonesboro. Arrangements are under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Terry Allen Tucker, 85
Terry Allen Tucker of Monroe, a brick mason, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Richard Whitaker, 53
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Richard Whitaker, a retired iron worker, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Carter Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is 10 a.m. until noon Thursday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Brixey, Pauline: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Cooper, Gloria Jones: 10 a.m. today, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Ruston.
Love, Jeroline Golsby: 10 a.m. today, Liberty Baptist Church, Linville.
Martin, Charles Edward: 1 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Mitchell, Shirley: 2 p.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Odom, Elizabeth Morris: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Bastrop

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

GERTRUDE BRAUER SMITH Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA A service of celebration for the life of Mrs. Gertrude Brauer Smith, 92, will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, August 4, 2007, at First Presbyterian Church, Monroe, LA, with Dr. Allison Moody officiating. Interment will be by family ceremony at the Columbarium in the Memorial Garden of First Presbyterian Church under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Smith was born December 30, 1914 in Corpus Christi, TX and passed away July 24, 2007 in Monroe. Mrs. Smith loved gardening, cooking and spending time with her extended family. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Monroe, the Monroe Garden Club, and a volunteer for the Louisiana Training Institute. An avid animal lover, she was also a member and volunteer for the Ouachita Humane Society. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Albert (Bill) Smith; and, sister, Alice Brauer Carbrey. Mrs. Smith is survived by her nephew, William Lee Carbrey, Jr. and wife, Marguerite, of Slidell, LA; niece, Elizabeth Carbrey Weaver and husband, Ron of Georgetown, TX; grandnieces, Caitlin, Kristin, and Caroline Carbrey, and Erin and Anna Weaver; and, brother-in-law, Lee Carbrey, Sr. of Monroe, as well as numerous other friends. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Ouachita Humane Society. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Louise Lovelady, Pearlie Hutcherson, Diane Haskins, Margaret Banks, and all the staff of Home Assistance Services for all their care and kindness during the past few years. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com.

MURRY L. BROACH, SR. Boone-Wells Funeral Home Greenville, MS Funeral services for Mr. Murry L. Broach, Sr., 68, of Glen Allan, MS, formerly of Monroe LA, are scheduled for 11:00 AM Thursday, August 2, at Boone-Wells Funeral Home of Greenville, MS, with Rev. Jimmie McLendon officiating. Internment will follow in Lake Village, AR. Mr. Broach, a writer, was born August 8, 1938 in Lake Village, AR and passed away July 31, 2007 in Glen Allan, MS after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents James Guy and Lottie Coalter Broach. Murry is survived by his loving wife, Patsy Broach; daughters, Cecelia Brandon of Westerville, OH and Marla James of Bloomington, IL; son Murry Broach Jr. (Lori) of Murfreesboro, TN; special daughter, Beth(Art) Arrington of Glen Allan, MS; and, grandchildren Michael Skains, Colby James, Brady James, Mallory Broach, Ashley Winters, and Macey Arrington. Pallbearers will be Colby James, Brady James, Jim Broach, Art Arrington, Victor Smith and Jim Renfroe. Visitation will be 9:30 AM until service time.

VELMA RUTH BROWN Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Velma Ruth Brown, age 65, of West Monroe, LA will be 10:00 AM, Friday, August 3, 2007 at The Pentecostals of the Twin Cities Church in West Monroe, LA. Officiating will be Pastor Mark Foster, Pastor Jeremy Foster, and Reverend Gordon Winslow. Interment to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Brown was born July 29, 1942 in Forrest, MS and passed away July 31, 2007 in Shreveport, LA after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Brown is survived by her children; Terri Nordan and husband, Darrell; Mark Harper and friend, Mandy; Jeff Harper and wife Jeannie; Susan Schofield and husband, Scott; and Jennifer Foster and husband, Jeremy; grandchildren, Brandon Harper, Brian Harper, Kasie Schofield, Amanda Schofield, Tara Nordan, Caylie Nordan, Jayden Foster and Jeselyn Foster; great-grandchild, Shaydon Harper; parents, Norman and Clotile Myers; sisters, Connie Winslow and husband, Rev. Gordon Winslow, Vicki Vocker and husband, Donnie Vocker; brother, Don Myers and wife, Louisa Myers; and many nieces, nephews and special friends. Mrs. Brown was a faithful member of the The Pentecostals of the Twin Cities. She was employed for over twenty-five years as an Optometrist Assistant at Family Eye Care in Monroe. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed reading and laughing and talking with friends. All who knew her, loved her. Pallbearers will be Shane Vocker, Gordon Winslow Jr., Brandon Harper, Jon Lee, Randy Brown and Brian Harper. Honorary pallbearers will be Lloyd Joslin, Robert Guess, Dennis Gates and Jeff Brown. Visitation will be Thursday, August 2, 2007 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at The Pentecostals of the Twin Cities Church in West Monroe, LA. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrick funeralhomes.com.

Bennie Andrews, 73
FARMERVILLE — Bennie Andrews, a logger, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Howard R. Blount, 92
FERRIDAY — Howard Raymond Blount, a retired state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries field agent, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Monterey Baptist Church Cemetery.

Tony Fudge, 25
BASTROP — Tony Fudge died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Second Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop.

William Hendershot, 58
WACO, Texas — William H. Hendershot, a McClendon Detention Center employee formerly of Mer Rouge, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mer Rouge Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Family and friends are invited to celebrate his life 1 p.m. Saturday at Ernie and Gerri Green's, 109 Hidden Lakes Drive, West Monroe.

Allen Johnson Jr., 63
DALLAS — Allen Johnson Jr., a logger formerly of Downsville, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Lane Chapel Baptist Church, Downsville. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in church cemetery.

Ruby Mangum, 94
QUITMAN — Ruby Mangum, a housewife, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Ora Faye Raby, 60
FOREST — Ora Faye Raby, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Alice W. Robinson, 91
COLUMBIA — Alice W. Robinson, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Cuba Baptist Church, Bosco. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Cemetery.

Jonathan Erik Shores, 33
NEWELLTON — Jonathan Erik Shores, a construction worker, died Monday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton. Visitation is noon until time of services Saturday at the cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Henry Strickland, 71
CLARKS — Henry Strickland, a retired Brookshires meat market manager, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

M.L. Thomas, 64
MER ROUGE — M.L. Thomas, a retired Morehouse Parish Highway Department employee, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Horseshoe Baptist Church, Mer Rouge. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery, Collinston under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Barbara Weathersby, 46
DELHI — Barbara Weathersby, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, Waverly. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Mount Pisby Baptist Church, Tallulah under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Brixey, Pauline: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Cooper, Gloria Jones: 10 a.m. today, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Ruston.
Love, Jeroline Golsby: 10 a.m. today, Liberty Baptist Church, Linville.
Martin, Charles Edward: 1 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Mitchell, Shirley: 2 p.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Odom, Elizabeth Morris: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Bastrop

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

HOMEGOING CELEBRATION FOR SUSIE ATKINS WADE Sunrise: August 23, 1919 Sunset: July 29, 2007 Services: Saturday, August 4, 2007 2:00 PM St. Paul Baptist Church 508 South 8th Street Monroe, LA 71201 Rev. L. B. Oliver, Pastor Officiating I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the Righteous Judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8 OBITURARY Sister Susie Atkins Wade was born August 23, 1919 in Wisner, LA to the union of the late Henry Atkins, Sr. and Susie Scott Atkins. God saw a need to call her home on Sunday, July 29, 2007 at St. Francis Medical Center. She accepted Christ at the young age of eleven, and united with the Holly Grove Baptist Church of Wisner, LA under the leadership of the late Reverend Martin Cooper. She relocated to Monroe, LA, where she united with the St. Paul Baptist Church and remained until her health hindered her ability to attend services. "Madear", or "Pouah", as she was affectionately known, was employed at Airport Coffee Shop in Monroe, LA for over forty-five years. "Madear", an excellent cook, was dedicated to God, her family and life. Her laugh could light up your day. One of six siblings, two brothers: Henry Atkins, Jr. and Junior Atkins, three sisters: Viretta Heckard, Leola Jackson and Beatrice Williams, preceded her in death. She leaves to cherish her memories: two daughters, Viney Johnson of Sicily I sland, LA and Dianne Cole (Wendell), Monroe, LA; one son, Robert Bingham (Augustine), Baton Rouge, LA; and, a devoted companion, Perry Lee; twenty grandchildren; thirty-five great-grandchildren; eleven great-great-grandchildren; and, a loving host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

JAMES "CURTIS" HOUSTON Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. James C. (Curtis) Houston, 83, of Monroe, LA are scheduled for 10:00 AM Saturday, August 4, 2007, at Parkview Baptist Church with Dr. Whit Holmes and Rev. Terry Barnes officiating. Internment will follow in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Houston, a retired Baptist Minister and Nursing Home Owner, passed away on August 1, 2007. He was a graduate of NE LA State College and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Born in Laurel, MS, he grew up in Baskin, LA. He was the former owner of Riverside Nursing Home and North Monroe Healthcare, and was pastor at several churches in Louisiana. He also worked many years as a Lab Technician at St. Francis Hospital. He and his wife served as house parents at the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. He devoted his life in service to others. He is survived by his son, Curt Houston; daughter-in-law, Misti Houston; son, Ken Houston and wife, Tina; his beloved grandchildren, Candice, Dixon, Vicki, Ryan, and Summer; great- grandchild, Joshua Stephenson; his stepmother, Pauline Houston; sister, Audrey Lee; and brothers, Gerald, Glenn and Vernon Houston. Mr. Houston was preceded in death by his beloved wife Elouise, and his beloved grandson, Joshua. Pallbearers will be Frank Grimes, Johnny Glover, Mickey Osborne, Tim Stauffer, Billy Ray Edwards, and Jay Via. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com.

JESSE A. JAMES, JR . Bastrop, LA A memorial service for Mr. Jesse Arvin James, Jr., 80, Bastrop, LA, will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, August 4, 2007 at First Presbyterian Church in Bastrop. Mr. James was born March 29, 1927 in Memphis, TN and passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at his home in Bastrop. Mr. James was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Arvin James and Alma Louise Meyer; his brother, Erich William James; and, his son, Jesse Arvin James, III. He is survived by his wife, Jean May, of Bastrop; his son, Gordon Lee James and wife, Susan Matheny, of West Monroe, LA; his daughter, Patricia Louise (Lisa) Spikes and husband, Dennis, of Bastrop, LA; his son, Glenn Richard James and wife, Monisa Thompson, of Baton Rouge, LA; and, seven grandchildren: Anna Marie James, Jessica Leigh James, Matt Spikes, Erich William Spikes, Adam Lee Spikes, Emma Kay James, and Benjamin Thompson James. Mr. James grew up in Memphis, where he attended Christian Brothers High School. In 1950, he graduated from Vanderbilt University with his B.A. in English. In March, 1951, he married his wife of over fifty years, Jean May. A Corporal in the U.S. Army, he worked as a Public Information Officer in Japan from 1951-1953. Mr. James worked as a sportswriter/announcer in Cleveland, MS, serving as the sports announcer for Delta State University for several years. He published feature articles in, " Field & Stream ", " Sports Afield ", and " Southern Living , and in 1965, he was named Sportswriter of the Year by the Mississippi Wildlife Federation. He was an avid fisherman who spent much of his spare time on the water. In 1968, he moved to Bastrop, LA, where he spent many happy years fishing and spending time with his grandchildren and his wonderful wife. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, "Dadoo", as he is affectionately known to his grandchildren, will be dearly missed. The family wishes to thank Dr. Mike Smith, the employees of MediStar Home Health, the employees of Premier Hospice, and the employees of True Care Home Health. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to First Presbyterian Church, Bastrop, LA. |

ROBERT LIVINGSTON HOWARD Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA Funeral services for Robert L. Howard, age 85 of Rocky Branch, LA will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 4, 2007, at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Rocky Branch, LA, with Rev. Michael Howard and Rev. Ryan Chapman officiating. Interment will follow in the Rocky Branch Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the Church. He is preceded in death by his wife, Arlene Howard; and, parents: Elzie James Howard and Margaret Elizabeth Howard. Robert is survived by his son: Michael Howard & wife, Bettye, of Oak Grove, LA; daughter: Janie Chapman & husband, Richard, of Rocky Branch, LA; three grandchildren: Steffanie Fowler & husband, Jason, Matthew Chapman & wife, Mary Ann, Ryan Chapman & wife Amanda; and, eight great-grandchildren: Noah Chapman, Eli Chapman, Luke Chapman, Owen Chapman, William Chapman, Jack Chapman, Benjamin Fowler, Brant Fowler. Pallbearers will be: Bob Chapman, J.C. Honeycutt, Ryan Chapman, Matt Chapman, Jason Fowler, Monte Chapman.

Willie Alexander, 58
Willie Alexander of Monroe, a laborer, died July 23. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Cleo Banks, 65
Cleo Banks of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Friendship Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Esther Aline Boothe, 78
HARRISONBURG — Esther Aline Boothe died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Meyers Bend Pentecostal Church. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Catahoula Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Velma 'Ruth' Brown, 65
Velma "Ruth" Brown of West Monroe, a retired opthometrist assistant, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Pentecostals of the Twin Cities Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Bessie Evans, 80
TALLULAH — Bessie Evans died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Leonard Guide Jr., 59
Leonard 'Lenny' Chambless Guide Jr. of Calhoun, a Riverwood retiree, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Freddy Hollingsworth, 48
DALLAS — Freddy O. Hollingsworth, a U.S. Postal Service supervisor, died July 26. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Winnfield Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today and 8:30 a.m. until time of services Saturday. Burial will be in Transport Cemetery, Dodson.

Ethel R. Johnson, 91
TALLULAH — Ethel R. Johnson died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Light Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Wake services are 6-7 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.

Teddy Wayne King, 58
Teddy Wayne King of Monroe, a Ford, Bacon and Davis engineer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Eloise Ornita Kirk, 80
FARMERVILLE — Eloise Ornita Kirk, a bookkeeper, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Cleve Lewis, 75
WINNFIELD — Cleve Lewis, a sawmill employee, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Winnfield Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today and 8:30 a.m. until time of services Saturday. Burial will be in Winnfield Cemetery.

Ruby Mangum , 94
QUITMAN — Ruby Mangum, a housewife, died Wednesday. Services are 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Jonesboro Assembly of God. Visitation is 5:30-9 p.m. today at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Duncan Cemetery, Waldron, Ark.

Rothell Marshall, 69
Rothell Marshall of Monroe, a truck driver, died Monday. Services are 7 a.m. Saturday at Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Ora Faye Raby, 60
FOREST — Ora Faye Raby, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Kilbourne Cemetery.

Elnora Smith, 83
Elnora Smith of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Gertrude B. Smith, 92
Gertrude Brauer Smith of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, Monroe. Burial will be in the church columbarium under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Deborah Jones Starr, 51
Deborah Jones Starr of Monroe, a daycare worker, died Saturday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

Henry H. Strickland, 71
CLARKS — Henry Hardtner Strickland, a retired Brookshires' meat market manager, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Magnolia Cemetery, Tullos under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Jeffery Tyler Jr., 50
TALLULAH — Jeffery Tyler Jr. died Saturday. Services are noon Saturday at Oneonta Missionary Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Susie Atkins Wade, 87
Susie Atkins Wade of Monroe, a cook, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Holly Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Wisner.

Cleveland Wallace, 70
Cleveland Wallace of Monroe, a retired veteran, died July 25. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

JaDen Washington, infant
JaDen Jashaun Washington of Monroe, infant son of Sharundolyn Givens and Johnathon L. Washington, died Sunday. Graveside services are 9 a.m. today at Powell Street Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Bessie Williams, 55
Bessie Williams of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, Delhi under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

J.W. Williams, 58
J.W. Williams of Monroe, a retired General Motors employee, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Blount, Howard Raymond: 11 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday
Fudge, Tony: 1 p.m. Saturday, Second Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Henderson, William H.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Mer Rouge Cemetery.
Johnson, Allen Jr.: 2 p.m. today, Lane Chapel Baptist Church, Downsville.
Robinson, Alice W.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Cuba Baptist Church, Bosco.
Shores, Jonathan Erik: 1 p.m. Saturday, Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton.
Thomas, M.L.: 2 p.m. today, Horseshoe Baptist Church, Mer Rouge.
Weathersby, Barbara: 1 p.m. today, Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, Waverly.

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

DWAIN BUNDY Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Dwain Bundy, 61, of Monroe, will be held at 2:30 PM Sunday, August 5, 2007, at Rowland Road Baptist Church. Pastor Norman Bryant and Pastor Chad Grayson will be officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Bundy passed away August 2, 2007. He was retired from Royal Acceptance after twenty-three years as Co-Owner. He served in the United States Air Force for four years. He enjoyed fishing, and serving the Lord. Mr. Bundy was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Bundy. Survivors include his wife, Betty Bundy; father, Glenn Bundy; children, Rodney Bundy and wife Jennifer, Brian Bundy and wife Apryl, and Seth Bundy; grandchildren, Kaleb and Kade Bundy, and Shelby Knighten; and special friends, Don and Nan Talley, James and Lynette McLemore, Wesley Johnson, and many more. Pallbearers will be Don Talley, Talion Talley, James McLemore, Jimmy McLemore, David Murphy, Dooley Jordan, Wesley Johnson, and Davey Warner. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rowland Road Baptist Church, or Airline Baptist Church Building Fund in Bossier City, LA. The family wishes to give special thanks to Bro. Norman Bryant and members of Rowland Road Baptist Church, Bro. Chad Grayson and members of Airline Baptist Church in Bossier City, LA, all the Royal Acceptance Customers and friends, and the teachers and staff of Swartz Lower Elementary School. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com.

GEORGE WADE JOHNSON, III Morrison Funeral Home Tuscumbia, AL George Wade Johson, III, Age 74, of Muscle Shoals, AL, died suddenly Wednesday, August 1, 2007 while playing golf. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of Morrison Funeral Home of Tuscumbia, Saturday, August 4, 2007 at 11:00 AM. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Rev. John Tanner and Rev. Tom Tanner will be officiating. Mr. Johnson was a native of Sheffield and a past resident of the Mississipi Gulf Coast for twenty-nine years before returning to the Shoals area. He was a retired State Farm Fire Claims Superintendent, an avid golfer, and life master at bridge. He was preceded in death by his parents, G. W. Johnson and Kathleen Hodgkin Johnson; and, his brother, Jimmy Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Anne Taylor Johnson, of Muscle Shoals; sons, George David Johnson and wife, Renee, of New Orleans, Brian Lee Johnson (Lyndia Wilcox) of Houston, TX, Steven Wade Johnson (Julie Brown) of Ocean Springs, MS; sister, Jean Johnson Tanner of Tuscumbia; granddaughters, Jessica and Jade Johnson, and the Harkness children. Memorials may be made to Lori Sasser Genetic Disease Fund, 305 W. State Street, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661.

LEONARD "LENNY" CHAMBLESS GUICE, JR. Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mr. Leonard "Lenny" Chambless Guice, Jr., 59, of Calhoun, LA will be 2:00 PM Sunday, August 5, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. P. M. Guice officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Calhoun. Lenny passed away on August 2, 2007 in Shreveport, LA. He was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the United States Army. He was a loving father and "PaPaw". He was an avid biker and loved riding his Harley. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leonard C. Guice, Sr. and Lucille McCardle Russell. He is survived by his children, Candie Edwards and husband Brett, Paul Guice and wife Ashley, and David Guice; three grandchildren, Drew Edwards, Peyton Guice, and Katelyn Guice; three sisters, Pat Duke Williams, Elizabeth Watkins, and Bobbie Keller Harvey; and numerous other family and friends. Pallbearers will be John Nash, Darrell Williams, Danny Edwards, Jesse Gunn, James Elliott, and Chuck Gaston. Honorary Pallbearer will be Ricky Taylor. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com.

MR. TEDDY W. "TED" KING Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA A memorial service celebrating the life of Teddy W. "Ted" King, 58, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, August 5, 2007, at St. Matthew Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph Puthuppally and Msgr. Franz Graef officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe. Ted was born on February 9, 1949, in Farmerville, LA, to the union of Bynum and Mary King, who preceded him in death. He passed away on August 2, 2007, at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX, following a bone marrow transplant for Aplastic Anemia. With dignity and grace, Ted fought a courageous, eight-month battle supported by the prayers of countless family and friends. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis; daughter, Wendy Houston and husband, Jason; son, Jeff King and wife, Lindsay; two grandchildren, Anna Beth and Alex Houston; sisters, Syble Thomas and husband, Jim; Carolyn Sharp and husband, Ronnie; brothers, Donald King and wife, Linda; Rex King and wife, Pat; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Billy Abbott, Fred Kanter, Wyman Mardis, Ronnie Sharp, Jim Thomas, and Ronnie Trant. Honorary pallbearers will be his longtime friends and coworkers at Ford Bacon and Davis, LLC. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until services start at 3:00 PM at St. Matthew Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society, St. Jude's Childrens Research Hospital or to M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. "Stand steady and don't be afraid…My time has almost run out. Very soon now I will be on my way to heaven. I have fought long and hard… and through it all I have kept true to Him. And now the time has come for me to stop fighting and rest." II Timothy 4:5-7 Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com.

Bennie Andrews, 73
FARMERVILLE — Bennie Andrews, a truck driver, died Tuesday. Services are at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Otis Ray Baker, 53
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Otis Ray Baker, formerly of Monroe, a carpenter, died July 24. Services are at noon today at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

Lillian Mae Bezzeard, 86
EPPS — Lillian Mae Bezzeard, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are at 2 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Oak Grove. Visitation is 9 a.m. until time of services today at the funeral home.

Jessie R.S. Bryan, 88
BERNICE — Jessie R. Spencer Bryan died Saturday. Services are at 1 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Bernice. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Bernice Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

William Cobb, 76
RAYVILLE — William Cobb, a laborer, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Joann Debach, 63
TACOMA, Wash. — Joann Debach died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Jena.

Lloyd Delaughter, 60
GILBERT — Lloyd Delaughter, a retired farmer and heavy equipment operator, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 5 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be in Holly Grove Cemetery, Wisner, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Joe Eiland, 83
Joe Eiland of Monroe, a mechanic, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Rosie Lewis, 76
Rosie Lewis of West Monroe, a cosmetologist, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Amos McCarty, 61
Amos McCarty of Monroe, a furniture salesman, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Artha McGhee, 68
RAYVILLE — Artha McGhee, a sitter, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Connie McKeel, 50
RAYVILLE — Connie McKeel, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Eddie L. McKnight Sr., 95
Eddie Lee "Bill" McKnight Sr., of Monroe, a retired farmer and carpenter, died Sunday. Services are at 4 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 2 p.m. until service time today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens Cemetery, West Monroe.

Helga Milsap, 90
JONESVILLE — Helga Milsap died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville, and Cannon Funerals and Cremation, S.C.

LaTrice Neal, 32
LaTrice Neal of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

James Bernard Nute, 47
BASTROP — James Bernard Nute, formerly of Spearsville, a laborer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Louise Marie Prather, 86
GILBERT — Louise Marie Prather, a retired LPN, died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Turkey Creek Baptist Church. Visitation is 6 p.m. Monday until service time today at the church. Burial will be in Turkey Creek Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Quitman Sebren, 78
BASTROP — Quitman Sebren, a retired equipment operator, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at First United Pentecostal Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Julia Tubbs Shivers, 71
Julia Tubbs Shivers of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum.

William H. Till, 70
DELHI — William H. Till, a farmer, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lamar Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 5 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Janet Estelle Walker, 49
MER ROUGE — Janet Estelle Walker, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Bonne Idee Cemetery, Mer Rouge. Visitation is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Channell, Nelda Caldwell: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Jackson, Wendell S.: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Union Grove Baptist Church, Lillie.
Martin, Nora Girod: 10 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Vicknair, Anna Mae: 10 a.m. today, St. Frances DeSales Cemetery No. 2, Houma.
Whitaker, Stella Lavern: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop

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

ELOISE KIRK Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral Services for Mrs. Eloise Kirk 80, of Farmerville, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, August 6, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Clyde Frizzelle. Interment will follow in Mt. Nebo Cemetery in Downsville, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Mrs. Eloise Kirk, a longtime resident of Farmerville, LA passed away on July 31, 2007; from a debilitating illness. "Miss Eloise" and her husband, Thomas Kirk, retired in Farmerville, back in 1978, from Orange, CA. After selling their very successful trucking business in California, the Kirks relocated to Union Parish because of its rural setting and the wonderful people, strong in their Christian faith. Mrs. Kirk was a devoted Christian, a Sunday School teacher for her Methodist denomination, and a strong supporter for many Christian ministries throughout the United States. Her financial support for these ministries extended beyond our country, in particular, her staunch support for Christian missionaries and their work in Israel. Miss Eloise was a kind, compassionate, and industrious woman of "faith", a shining example of Christian values to her family, friends, and all who knew her. She is survived by her daughter Shannon Pritchard and husband, Rick; three grandchildren: Michael Douma, Barry Kilgore, and Nicole Soto; seven great-grandchildren; brother: Van Mallonee; and other family and friends. Visitation will be held Sunday, August 5, 2007 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

JAMES A. BRYANT Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. James A. Bryant, 83, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, August 6, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Dr. Bill Dye officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Bryant passed away Friday, August 3, 2007, at St. Francis North Hospital. He was a retired business/restaurant owner (Pizza Inn), Department Head of Wal-Mart, and a member of North Monroe Baptist Church. He was an avid deer hunter and loved football. Mr. Bryant was preceded in death by his wife, Margie Bryant; mother, Lillian Lanford Bryant; father, R. E. Bryant; and brother, L. S. Bryant. Survivors include his children, Keith E. Bryant and wife Catherine, Beverly Reynolds, and Jill Miletello and husband William; grandchildren, Joshua and Paul Bryant, Crystal Reynolds, Ryan Miletello, and Alyssa Miletello; mother-in-law, S. L. Jones; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Gene Stewart, Ryan Miletello, Paul Bryant, Sam Dark, and members of Mr. Bryant's Sunday school class. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to North Monroe Baptist Church Building Fund. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the staff of DaVita Monroe North Dialysis Unit. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

LAWRENCE EARL THOMPSON Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, Louisiana Funeral services for Lawrence Earl Thompson, USN (ret), a resident of Eros, LA will be at 11:00 AM on Monday August 6, 2007, at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Eros, LA with Dr. Scott Thompson officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Grove cemetery in Eros, LA under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Death occurred on Saturday, August 4, 2007 after a long struggle with cardio-pulmonary disease. He was born May 3, 1922, in Calhoun, LA. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ruby Mardell Morehead Thompson. He graduated from Okaloosa School in Ouachita Parish. A World War II (WWII) veteran, he was a proud "Tin Can" sailor, serving aboard destroyers in the Pacific Theater. He fought in naval battles to regain the Solomon Islands, New Guinea, and the Philippines. Enemy action sank or severely damaged two of the ships, USS Porter (DD-356) and USS Fletcher (DD-445), on which he served. Another ship, the USS Perkins (DD-377), was cut in two by an Australian troop carrier. His service in WWII is memorialized in the book Fading Warriors by Monroe author, Lee Estes. After the war, he pursued a career in the US Navy, rising to the rank of Chief Petty Officer. He served as a radioman aboard several ships based at ports in Norfolk, VA, Charleston, SC, and Panama City, FL, before becoming an instructor in the Navy's primary training school for radioman in San Diego, CA. Upon retirement from the Navy, he farmed and operated the old Cadeville Store. He later worked at the Agriculture Extension Service Building on Cypress Street in West Monroe. Earl was a Deacon and active member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church in west Ouachita Parish. He was a lifelong "ham radio" enthusiast (callsign WA5FLR) and was known to many "hams" in Northeast LA. Mr. Thompson is survived by a sister and three children: son Stanley Earl Thompson resides on the family farm near Eros; son Edgar Dale Thompson and wife Laurie Lightner Thompson live in Dallas TX; daughter Phyllis Ann Thompson Brode lives with her husband Theodore Hamilton "Ted" Brode III in West Monroe. His sister, Cecile Louise Thompson Fowler Saylor, lives with husband Ken Saylor in West Ouachita Parish. He left five grandchildren; Rachel Michelle Brode Huber, Sarah Elizabeth Brode, Rebekah Kathleen Brode, Theodore Hamilton Brode IV, and Emily Katherine Thompson; and three great-grandchildren, William Wallace "Liam" Huber, Jackson Andrew Huber, and Brode Wade Huber, children of Rachel and Bruce Huber of Monroe LA. Pallbearers will be Wayne and Steve Murray, Bruce Huber, Richie Evans, Kevin Fuller and Steve Johnson. Honorary pallbearers will be cousins Harold, Joe, and Robert Murray along with brothers-in-law Ken Saylor, Gerald Morehead and Billy Fuller. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Dr. Maran, Dr. Kay Kovac, the ER and SICU staff at SFMC and the staff of Patient's Choice Hospice, in particular, Suzanne, R.N., and Rochelle. Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to the Oak Grove Baptist Church building fund or to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. Visitation will be Sunday, August 5, 2007, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpratickfuneral homes.com.

LT. COL. FRANK MAGUIRE THOMAS Kilpatrick Funearl Home Ruston, LA Lt. Col. Frank Maguire Thomas was born on September 14, 1920 and died on August 3, 2007 in Shreveport, LA as a result of a fall. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth; sons, Frank G. Thomas, Gordon M. Thomas and wife Mary, Kevin G. Thomas and wife Alicia; brothers, Collins S. Thomas and wife Ann, Nathaniel W. Thomas and wife Virginia; grandchildren, James C. Thomas, David S. Thomas and wife Jessica, Justin K. Thomas, Sarah E. Thomas, Mark M. Thomas, Holly M. Thomas, Benjamin A. Thomas, Jonathan M. Thomas; great grandchildren, Nate Thomas, Azriel Buras, Teagan Thomas; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, August 6, 2007 at St.'s Rest Cemetery with Father Edward Head officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

MRS. HEZZIE LEE MCMAHAN Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Hezzie Lee McMahan, 91 ,of Wisner, LA will be held at South Central Baptist Church on Sunday, August 5, 2007 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Danny Boyd and Rev. Thomas Peoples officiating. Interment will follow at South Central Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. McMahan was born February 8, 1916 in Jayess, MS and passed away Friday August 3, 2007 at Plantation Oaks Nursing Home in Wisner. Mrs. Hezzie was a Sunday School teacher for 73 years, she loved the outdoors, an avid hunter and working with her hands. She was a charter member of Franklin Parish Piecemakers Quilting Club, a 50 year member of chapter 76 of the Eastern Star, and a faithful member of the South Central Baptist Church. She was preceded in Death by: Husband William Lee McMahan, Father Edward Townsend; Mother Minnie Peavy Townsend; Son William Edward McMahan; Granddaughter Charlene Duncan; two Brothers Pleze Townsend and William Townsend; two Sisters Irma McCaa and Pearly V. Waller; Half Sister-Billie Cleo. Survivors include: Daughter Patsy Duncan and husband Johnny; Son Charles McMahan and wife Ruby both of Wisner, LA; four Grandchildren Ann Duncan of Ringgold, LA, William Duncan and wife Jeana of Gilbert, LA, Meredith Gallagher and husband Jeffery of Wisner, La, and Morgan McMahan and wife Amanda of Fort Necessity, La; four Great-Grandchildren Josh Price, John Duncan and wife Anna, James Price and wife Tiffany, and Caden Gallagher ;three 3 Great-Great-Grandchildren Alli Price, Hunter Price, and Laci Duncan. The Pallbearers will be Ronnie Ellerbe, Keith Ferrington, Lionel Fatzer, Leslie Sproles, Jr., Tom Kerrigan, and Josh Price. The Honorary Pallbearers will be Deacons of South Central Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at South Central Baptist Church from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Saturday, August 4, 2007. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity. com.

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

ISABELLE W. LAYBURN Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors Hendersonville, NC Isabelle W. Layburn, 82, of Hendersonville, North Carolina died Tuesday, July 31, at Four Seasons Hospice Elizabeth House after a lengthy illness. Born in DeLand, Florida, she was a daughter of the late Charles Douglas and Mary Tribble Waring. She was raised in Metuchen, New Jersey, and had lived in Monroe, LA for 26 years and Lakeland, FL for 6 years before moving to Hendersonville, NC in 1984. Starting as a Brownie Scout in 1932, she spent over 40 years with the GSA. She was a 1947 graduate of Douglass College for Women (now a branch of Rutgers University). She had worked for the department of Social Services in Florida as a social worker for 6 years and retired before moving to Hendersonville. A very active member of St. James Episcopal Church in Hendersonville, she was also a member of the Order of the Daughters of the King, the Episcopal Church Women and volunteered at the Thursday Thrift Shop. Mrs. Layburn is survived by her husband of 60 years, Donald W. Layburn, Sr.; five children, Donald W. Layburn, Jr. of Hendersonville, Bruce W. Layburn of Harvey, LA, Meribeth Fisher of White Plains, New York, Robert D. Layburn of Sanford, FL and Linda J. Douglas of Monroe, LA; a sister, Jane Lewis of East Haddam, Connecticut, 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, August 25, 2007 at St. James Episcopal Church. The Rev. Joel Hafer will officiate. Burial will follow in the church memorial garden. The family will receive friends in the parish hall of the Church following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Four Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care, 571 S. Allen Rd. Flat Rock, NC 28731 or to the St. James Memorial Garden Fund, 766 N. Main St., Hendersonville, NC 28792. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors & Cremation Memorial Center is in charge of arrangements. An online register book is available at www.thosshepherd.com.

JULIA TUBBS SHIVERS Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Tubbs Shivers, age 71, will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, August 7, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Mrs. Shivers was born on January 1, 1936 in Ashley County, AR and passed away on August 4, 2007 in Monroe, LA after a lengthy illness. Having grown up on her parents' farm in Jones, LA, Julia moved to Monroe after graduating high school. There she met Lester Shivers and they were married on August 5, 1955. She was a homemaker, raising three children and also worked with her husband in business until their retirement in 1984. She was preceded in death by her parents, Monroe and Evie Tubbs; and sister, Mattie Jo Williams. Mrs. Shivers is survived by her devoted husband of fifty-two years, Lester Shivers; three children, Joseph Shivers of Rowlett, TX, Carol Durham and husband, Ragan of Monroe, LA, and Lori Kanski and husband, Marty of Allen, TX; six grandchildren, Joshua Durham of Rowlett, TX, Matthew Durham and Mark Durham of Monroe, LA, Jennifer Kanski Weeks and husband, Nathan of Portland, OR, Amanda Kanski and Eric Kanski of Allen, TX; two brothers, Floyd Tubbs of Bastrop, LA, and Allen Tubbs of Monroe, LA; and three sisters, Elvie Porter, Alice Becker, and Nadean Zak of Houston, TX. Pallbearers will be Larry Shivers, Kenny Shivers, Bruce Tubbs, Joshua Durham, Matthew Durham, and Mark Durham. Visitation will be Monday, August 6, 2007, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff of Glenwood Home Health for their support and encouragement and also to Mrs. Gloria Magee for her loving care and devotion to Mrs. Shivers and her family over the past three years. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

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

CHARLES W. "BUDDY" EPPINETTE Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Funeral services for Charles W. "Buddy" Eppinette, 67, of Rayville, LA will be held 10:00 AM, Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at Mangham Assembly of God with Bro. Calvin Stapp and Bro. Jerry Moore officiating. Interment will follow in Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA Buddy Eppinette was born on August 11, 1939 in Rayville and passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2007 after a lengthy illness. Mr. Eppinette was the owner of Eppinette Motor Supply in Rayville, LA and then he was an over the road truck driver for 15 years. Buddy loved the Saints and was an avid fan. He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Eppinette; son, William Paul Eppinette and parents, Ona and Jesse Eppinette. Survivors include his Sons, Pat White of Rayville, LA and Charles Wayne Eppinette of Metairie, LA; Grandchildren, Jordan White and Bailey White of Byhalia, MS; Great Grandchildren, Daniel White, Rylee White, Emily White, John Jackson White all of Byhalia, MS; Sisters, Loraine Harris, Charlene Toney, Bobbie Laverty, Faye Vinet, Lola Hall, and Jimmie Underhill. Pallbearers will be Larry Reeder, Steve Greer, Barry Ranson, Maxie Eppinette, Gary Battiste, and James Perry. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Whitman and Ronnie Toney. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at Mangham Assembly of God. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneral homes.com

JOYCE M. THOMPSON Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Memorial services for Joyce M. Thompson, 49, will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, August 8, 2007 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Keith Thomas officiating. Survivors include her two children, Tamra Hatten, and Jared Thompson; three grandchildren, Hannah Hatten, Brian Thompson, and Aiden Hatten; sisters, Bernie Brown, JoAnne Jameson, Janet Putman, Linda Brown, and Dorothy Cleis; and brothers, Ronnie Putman, and ToJo Putman. Visitation will be Wednesday from 1:00 PM until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

MR. EDDIE L. "BILL" MCKNIGHT Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral service for Mr. Eddie L. "Bill" McKnight, 95, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 4:00PM Tuesday, August 7, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev. Ricky Baker and Rev. Fred Keys officiating. Interment will follow in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens. Eddie L. "Bill" McKnight, a retired farmer and carpenter, was born November 9, 1911 and died on August 5, 2007. He was preceded in death by his two sons, Eddie L. McKnight, Jr. and James R. McKnight; and a grandson, Ricky McKnight. Survivors include his wife of 74 years, Mable Sullivan McKnight; daughter, Fran Beall and husband Ken of Monroe, LA; sons, Billy Joe McKnight and wife Charlotte of Rayville, LA; Thomas Earl McKnight and Brenda McKnight of West Monroe, LA; daughters-in-law, Gracie McKnight of Monroe, LA and Janette Gray of Chatham, LA; ten grandchildren, Alisa Lear, Joey Swaggart, Kenny Swaggart, Jimmy McKnight, Bobby McKnight, Scott McKnight, Mona Ryan, Carl McKnight, Michelle McKnight, and Monica Savino; twenty-five great grandchildren; and five great great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Bobby McKnight, Scott McKnight, Carl McKnight, Joey Swaggart, Kenny Swaggart, and Brandon Swaggart. Visitation will be from 2:00 P.M. until service time Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grace Baptist Church Building Fund on Harmon Johnson Road in Monroe, LA or a charity of choice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

MRS. BOBBIE JUSTINE HORTON JONES Kilpatrick's Funeral Home West Monroe Services for Mrs. Bobbie H. Jones, who died Sunday, August 5th, will be held at McGuire United Methodist Church, West Monroe, at 10:00am on Wednesday, August 8th followed by a graveside service at Camp Ground Cemetery, Bienville, Louisiana with the Rev. Rick Willis, pastor of First United Methodist Church, West Monroe and Bro. Waymond Warren, pastor of Fair Park Baptist Church, West Monroe officiating. Mrs. Jones was a member of McGuire and a former member of First United Methodist Church, West Monroe, where she served as church secretary for twenty-three years and was a long-time member of the Fellowship Sunday School Class and the Chapel Choir. She also served on the Evangelism Committee and assisted with the Senior Program. Bobbie was born on May 30, 1920, to William Warren and Willie Blume Horton. She was the granddaughter of the late J. Henry and Appie McInnis Blume, a pioneer family of Castor, LA. Bobbie will be buried at Camp Ground Cemetery near Bienville, LA, the small town where she grew up and which she loved so dearly. As a youngster she attended the Bienville Methodist Episcopal Church South, where she was baptized in a summer revival in 1932. She graduated from Bienville High School in 1937 and later from Meadows Draughn Business College in Shreveport, LA. Her secretarial career began in 1941 and ended in 1988, when she retired to enjoy her grandson. She married Travis B. Jones on April 5, 1943. Both were members of founding families of Bienville Parish. Travis was in the Air Force, so Bobbie traveled with him to various states and Air Bases during World War II. These years were special even though the war was raging. Travis preceded Bobbie in death. Survivors include her daughter, Mary Jan Jones McCardle, son-in-law Charles H. McCardle, Jr.; and grandson Jonathan C. McCardle, all of West Monroe, and nephew Murphy Blume Horton of Shreveport. Pallbearers will be Herbert Otwell, Blythe McDuffie, Joey Telano, Gary Stringer, Bryce Humphries and Brod Kennedy. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 7th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick's Funeral Home in West Monroe. Bobbie will be remembered for her smile and joy of being a part of the West Monroe community for so many years. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

NELDA CALDWELL CHANNELL KILPATRICK FUNERAL HOME MONROE, LOUISIANA Funeral services for Nelda Caldwell Channell, 86, of West Monroe, will be held Wednesday, August 8th, 2007, at 10:00 AM in the Chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Rev. Larry Stafford officiating. Interment will follow in the Bernice Cemetery under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Born May 24th, 1921, in Bernice, LA, Mrs. Channell was a long-time member of the First United Methodist Church of Monroe. A graduate of Louisiana Tech University, she was a retired elementary school teacher with the Ouachita Parish School System. Mrs. Channell passed away in Monroe on August 4th, 2007. Survivors include two sons, David Channell and Duane Channell and wife, Carolyn; a daughter, Diana Chenevert and husband, David; and 4 grandchildren. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Visitation is Tuesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

ROSEY THOMAS RICHMOND Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Rosey Thomas Richmond, age 72 of Columbia will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, August 8, 2007 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Jim Goodman officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Bethel Cemetery west of Clarks. Mrs. Richmond was born on July 3, 1935 in Columbia to the union of Delbert and Verndia Gough Thomas and died Sunday, August 6, 2007 at her residence. She was a retired lunchroom worker and attended Sandy Bayou Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband: Charles E. Richmond, Jr. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law: Edward and Darce Richmond of Gonzales, LA, Charles and Sharon Richmond of Columbia, Dean and Darlene Richmond of Biloxi, MS, David and Joan Richmond of Lafayette, her son: Henry Richmond of Columbia, her brother: Delmar Thomas of Grayson, her sisters: Kathleen Cain and Ruby Lasyone both of Columbia, ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. Pallbearers will be Chuck Richmond, Johnathan Richmond, Justin Richmond, Christopher Richmond, Graylin Hughes, Larry Cubbit and Stick Williams Visitation will be Tuesday from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM p.m. at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia, LA.

WENDELL S. "BUD" JANSON FARRAR FUNERAL HOME Farmerville, LA. Funeral services for Wendell S. "Bud" Janson, 89, of Irving, TX. (formerly of Farmerville) will be held at 10:00AM Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at Union Grove Baptist Church, Lillie with Bro. David Martin officiating. Burial will follow at Union Grove Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mr. Janson, a retired Federal Civil Service employee, died August 1, 2007. He was a veteran of WWII, having served in the U. S. Army and a member of Union Grove Baptist Church in Lillie, LA. Preceding him in death were his wife, Annie L. Janson and sister, Esther Kinsley. He is survived by: two daughters: Beverly A. Janson of Louisville, KY. and Rhonda Janson Unger & husband, Don of Irving, TX.; two grandsons: Robert Unger & Matthew Unger of Irving, TX.; one sister: Helen Fusselman of Courtland, OH.; Beloved companion: "Goldie"; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Pallbearers are Bud Farrar, Jerry Kennedy, Don Unger, Robby Unger, Matt Unger, Jim Stanton and Tim Washam. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 pm Tuesday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Online condolences may be made at: www.farrarfh.com.

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

GLENOLA NIX CALDWELL Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Funeral services for Glenola Nix Caldwell, age 86, of Bernice, LA. will be held 10:00 A.M. Friday August 10, 2007 at Bernice United Methodist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Johnny Adkins. Interment will follow at Bernice Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Glenola Nix Caldwell was born December 20, 1920 and passed away August 7, 2007 in Bernice, LA. Glenola was preceded in death by her husband Carroll Caldwell. She is survived by daughter: Glenda Sue Fuller and husband Charles of Dubach, LA.; grandchildren: Carole Jo Nugent and husband John of Baton Rouge, LA. Doug Fuller and wife Marlene of Henderson, TN., Susan Martin and husband Joe of Gonzales, LA., and Martha Fuller of Shreveport, LA.; great grandchildren: Charles Nugent, Sydney Fuller, Zachary Fuller, Jackson Martin and a host of other relatives. Visitation will be Thursday August 9, 2007 from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Bernice United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

IN MEMORY OF JEREL JAY GUY 1/20/68 - 8/08/2004 From the tree of life Each leaf must fall The green the gold The great the small Each on is God's Own time he'll call With perfect love He gathers all. Because of Jerel's decision at age 8 to ask Jesus to be his Savior, he is at home with God. Our prayer as a family is that you too will choose Jesus. We miss him now, and our hearts hurt, but we will see him again when God calls us home. The Guy Family

WILLIAM H. TILL Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA William H. Till, age 70 of Delhi, LA died at 11:45 AM, Monday, August 6, 2007 at St. Francis Medical Center. William was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of Delhi Lodge #120 and Crowville Lodge #370. He was a past Master of the Crowville Lodge and past Master of Delhi Lodge, serving there also as Secretary. He was a retired farmer and contract oilfield technician. He was preceded in death by his father, William Roy Till. He is survived by his Wife of 43 years, Maxine Till; two sons and Daughters-In Law, William Roy "Bo" and Brenda Till and Noah Charles "Chuck" and Carol Till; four Grandchildren, Megan Till, Lauren Till, Nathan Dispenza and Kyle Dispenza; Mother, Lois Till; two Brothers and Sisters-In-Law, Carlos and Martha Till and Henry and Carolyn Till; Special Friends, Bill and Marie McClanahan of Tennessee; several Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, and Nephews and a host of Friends. William never met a stranger and always had a laugh. He loved his family and his God. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at Lamar Baptist Church, officiating will be Rev. Marion Collier and Rev. Pat Lofton. Interment at Crowville Masonic Cemetery in Crowville, LA with Masonic Rites to follow under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Pallbearers will be Paul Till, Scott Till, Ron Till, Daren Chapman, Steve Chapman, and Jimmy Ragsdale. Honorary pallbearers will be his Masonic Lodge Members. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneral homes.com

ZELMA HIGHTOWER Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Zelma Nelson Hightower, age 85 of Grayson will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, August 9, 2007 from the Cross Roads Baptist Church west of Grayson, with Rev. Chuck Stapleton officiating. Interment will follow in the Cross Roads Cemetery. Mrs. Hightower was born in Grayson on January 5, 1922 to the union of John Henry and Alice Whittington Nelson, and died Monday, August 6, 2007 at the Haven Nursing Center in Columbia. She was a retired nurse's aide, having worked at the Columbia Heights Hospital and the Haven Nursing Center. She was a member of the Cross Roads Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband: Harvey J. Hightower; her grandson: Darren Johnston; and, her brothers: Marshall Nelson and Clifton Nelson. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law: Jimmy and Dawn Hightower of Grayson; her daughters and sons-in-law: Brenda and Pete Parker of Grayson, and Reba and Mickey Steen of Olla; her grandchildren: Paul Johnston, Bryan Johnston, Sunny Hightower, Cody Hightower, Jamey Hightower, Marcus Smith, Hannah Hightower, Wendy McClanahan, Gale Barbo and Derek Steen; twelve great-grandchildren; and her sister: Margie Nelson Lowe of West Monroe. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 8, 2007, from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia, and Thursday, August 9, 2007, from 9:00 AM until time of services at the church.

Blanche B. Chisholm, 95
GULF SHORES, Ala. — Blanche B. Chisholm, a homemaker formerly of Crowville, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Bobby R. Crew, 48
RUSTON — Bobby R. Crew, a carpenter, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at China Grove Baptist Church, Grambling. Burial will be in church cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Charles W. Eppinette, 67
RAYVILLE — Charles W. "Buddy" Eppinette, owner of Eppinette Auto Parts Store, died Sunday. Services are at 10 a.m. today at Mangham Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Raymond Henderson Jr., 72
Raymond Henderson Jr. of Calhoun, a janitor, died Monday. Services are 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Mineral Springs CME Church, Calhoun. Burial will be in Parkertown Cemetery, Calhoun under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Bobbie H. Jones, 87
Bobbie H. Jones of West Monroe, a retired secretary at First Methodist Church, West Monroe, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at McGuire United Methodist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Campground Cemetery, Bienville under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Johnathan Kicklighter, 23
Johnathan Clifton Kicklighter of West Monroe, an electrician, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Ed McDaniel, 75
WISNER — Ed McDaniel, a retired heavy equipment operator, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Wisner Assembly of God Church. Visitation will be today until service time at the church. Burial will be in Kings Cemetery, Wisner under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Agnus W. McGuffee, 72
OLLA — Agnus Winona Coker McGuffee, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Siloam Cemetery, Olla.

Rosey T. Richmond, 72
COLUMBIA — Rosey Thomas Richmond, a retired lunchroom worker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Old Bethel Cemetery west of Clarks.

Karl Strebeck, 72
MONTEREY — Karl Strebeck died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at New Era Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the church under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Floyd Thomas, 72
RUSTON — Floyd Thomas, a farmer, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Sunday at Ollie Grove Baptist Church, Choudrant. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Joyce M. Thompson, 49
ELECTRA, Texas — Joyce M. Thompson, a waitress formerly of Monroe, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Antonio Winston Jr., infant
Antonio Winston Jr., the infant of Nettie Richards and Antonio Winston Sr. of West Monroe, died Saturday. Graveside services are noon today at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Andrews, Bennie: 1 p.m. today, Woodlawn Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Bryan, Jessie R. Spencer: 1 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Bernice.
Channell, Nelda Caldwell: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Delaughter, Lloyd: 2 p.m. today, Holley Grove Baptist Church, Wisner.
Jackson, Wendell S.: 10 a.m. today, Union Grove Baptist Church, Lillie.
McCarty, Amos: 11 a.m. today, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Sebren, Quitman: 2 p.m. today, First United Pentecostal Church, Bastrop.
Till, William H.: 2 p.m. today, Lamar Baptist Church, Delhi.
Walker, Janet Estelle: 2 p.m. Thursday, Bonne Idee Cemetery, Mer Rouge.
Whitaker, Stella Lavern: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop

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

AURA LEA TAYLOR Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Aura Lea Taylor, 78, of Monroe, will be held at 3:00 PM Thursday, August 9, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Taylor passed away August 7, 2007 at Avalon Place. She was retired from the Social Security Administration, and a United States Navy veteran. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ira and Lula Allen; sisters, Juanita Parks, and Gwen Ott; and granddaughter, Autumn Mir Grace. Survivors include her husband, Teddy Taylor of Monroe; daughters, Dana Foust and fiancé Steve Lenard, and Patricia Grace and husband Steve; grandchildren, Mollea, Ashton, and Emileigh Foust, and Sienna and Ira Grace; and four sisters. Visitation will be Thursday from 2:00 PM until service time at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

JOHNATHAN CLIFTON KICKLIGHTER Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Johnathan Clifton Kicklighter, 23 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday August 10, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Brewster officiating. Interment to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Johnathan was born May 12, 1984 and went to be with the Lord as the angels took him home on August 7, 2007 after a short illness. Johnny was a darling handsome young man and had so many friends and family that loved him so much. He loved spending time with his wife "Joanie" and son and daughter Gaige and Kayleemae. Johnathan loved being an electrician as was taught to him by his beloved late step-father, Shane Polar of Chatham, LA. He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Jimmie Rowton, step-father, Shane Tolar; grandfather, Raleigh Kicklighter; 3 cousins, Gerald Cook, Beth Dean, and Debbie Barron of Winnfield; cousin Stacey Rowton of Jackson, MS. He is survived by his mother, Cheryl Tolar Miller and husband John Miller; father, Tommy Kicklighter and wife Alana; grandmother, Vicky Chancey and Joyce Webb; grandfather, Bobby Matlock Sr.; great grandfather Edwin Rowton; 1 brother, Joshua Kicklighter; half brother, Shane Tolar ; half sister, Tiffani Polar ; half brother, Thomas Kicklighter; half sisters, Jessica and Tosha Kicklighter; aunts and uncles, David, Ricky Kicklighter , Teresa King, Regina Kicklighter; Diane and Jeff McCormick, Lywana Andrews , Bobby Matlock, Lisa and Richard; great aunts and uncles, Eugene Rowton, Bill & Elaine Clemmons, Roger and Janie Rowton, Douglas and Melba Rowton, Delmas Rowton, Danny & Wendy Rowton; cousins; Lance Andrews, Kristen, Michael McCormick, B. J., Kristine, Ashley and his beloved "Savannah." Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Johnathan loved being free. He will be missed so very much. So go with the Angels Johnny rest in peace and fly fly with Angels until we are someday flying with you, Love You All of Us. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

MR. ANTHONY JOSEPH MART JR. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe Memorial services for Mr. Anthony Joseph Mart Jr., 51, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, August 11, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe with Rev. David Mixon officiating. Mr. Mart was born July 4, 1956 in New Orleans, LA and died August 6, 2007 in West Monroe. Mr. Mart was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed the outdoors very much. Mr. Mart was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony Joseph Mart Sr. and Carmel Rose Cohen Mart; brother, Joseph Charles Mart; brother-in-law, Bruce George Levy. Mr. Mart is survived by his wife, Dale Starling Mart; children, Channing Mart, Amanda Mart Beasley and husband Jon, Tony Mart III; step-children, Daniel Garnett and Darryl Garnett and wife Wendi; grandchildren, Layton, Emily, and Natalie Garnett, Anthony Michael, Adrian and Caylin Gonzales; sisters, Carmel Mart Trouard and husband Paul, Deborah Mart Levy and Laurie Mart Thomas and husband David; brothers-in-law, Randall and Russell Starling; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 12:00 Noon until service time Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family to www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

NANCY JANE ANDERSON Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mrs. Nancy Jane Anderson, 95, of Mtn. Ranch, CA formerly of Monroe, will be held at 10:30 AM Friday, August 10, 2007, at Springhill Cemetery in Swartz, LA. Rev. Ken Renfro will be officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Anderson passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2007. She was a retired sales clerk at Bodan Drug Store and also worked at St. Francis Hospital. She was a former resident of the Frances Towers. Survivors include four grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday from 8:30 AM until 9:30 AM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

PEGGY PETERSON-FORD Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Funeral services for Peggy Peterson-Ford, age 71 of Gilbert will be held, Friday, August 10, 2007 at 10:00 AM at Temple Baptist Church in Winnsboro with Rev. Bobby Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Church Cemetery in Winnsboro. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Gill First National Funeral Home. She was born to Vivian and Inez Fatheree Trichel on July 3, 1936 and passed from this life Tuesday August 7, 2007 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. She retired from Winnsboro State Bank after 20 years of service. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and wife who loved to travel. She loved the community and was a great fisherman. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband: Bobby Joe Parker; one daughter: Angela Denise Parker. She is survived by her husband: Joe Ford; seven children: Dennis Parker of Gilbert; Janine Garland and husband Gregg of Calhoun; Nancy Dye and husband Randy of Mangham; Charlyn Emfinger and husband Jason of Winnsboro; Joe "Butch" Ford, Jr. and wife Salley of Shreveport; Sandra "Sissy" Scott and husband Bill of Shreveport; Jonathan Ford and wife Mary Catherine of Shreveport; fifteen grandchildren: Candice Parker Taylor, Angela Garland, , Mary Margaret Peterson, Drew and DerekParker, Grant and Carlie Emfinger, Sarah ,Rachel and John Brice, Abigail Gullo, Rebecca and Jake Ford, Mary Chandler and Jackson Eli Ford; two great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Carey Armstrong, Cody Benton, Jay Bourgeois, Robert Dye, Butch Ford, and Bill Scott . Honorary Pallbearers will be John Brice, Jake Ford, Bennie George, and John Wade Hampton. www.gillfirstnational.com

S. HOMER MEREDITH Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Sidney Homer Meredith, age 97 of Columbia will be held at 11:00 AM , Friday, August 10, 2007 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia. Interment will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery west of Columbia. A lifelong resident of Caldwell Parish, Homer was born on January 1, 1910 to the union of Joseph and Annie Thompson Meredith and died Tuesday, August 7, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son: Sidney Maurice Meredith. He was retired from Gartman Motor Co. in Columbia and a member and deacon of Columbia Heights Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Columbia Chapter #164 Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife of 78 years: Myrtie Smith Meredith of Columbia, his son and daughter-in-law: Robert and Doris Meredith of Mansfield, his daughter-in-law: Dolores Meredith of Monroe, his grandchildren: Seth Meredith and his wife: Jennifer, Suzanne Brossette and her husband: John and five great-grandchildren. Any planned memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital, 3100 Samford Ave, Shreveport, LA 71103 or to the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, P.O.Box 262, Columbia, LA 71418 Visitation will be Friday from 10:00 AM until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia, LA.

WILLIAM MYERS HOCHSTETLER Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Bill Hochstetler, 87, died Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at St. Frances Medical Center after a brief illness. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, August 10, 2007 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1901 Lexington Ave. Officiating will be The Reverend J. Roddy Taylor and The Reverend Susan Ferguson. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Thursday, August 9, 2007 at Mulhearn's Funeral Home, Sterlington Rd. Mr. Hochstetler was born in Jasonville, IN to Leonard and Donna Hochstetler. He graduated from Wylie High School in Terre Haute, IN and then graduated from Rose Holman Institute of Technology, also in Terre Haute, with a chemical engineering degree. He married Frances Olive Clough on July 30, 1943. After college, Mr. Hochstetler served in the United States Army in the European campaign of World War II. Upon returning from the war, he worked for Commercial Solvents in Terre Haute and then in Sterlington, LA. He was a 60-year resident of Monroe, LA. Mr. Hochstetler was known for his expertise in design, construction and operation of anhydrous ammonia facilities. He retired from Commercial Solvents in the early 1990s but remained a company consultant for several years. Mr. Hochstetler and his wife Frances raised three boys in their Monroe home. He was a devoted Neville High School football and band parent, and remained a Tigers fan long after his sons had graduated. The Hochstetler home was always open to their sons' friends, and they hosted countless postgame get-togethers. Mr. Hochstetler was active in many community organizations such as St. Paul's United Methodist Church, the State Board for the Louisiana Lions Club Crippled Children's Camp, and the Ouachita Council on Aging. He and Mrs. Hochstetler were avid square dancers, and were fortunate to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in 1993. In their retirement, they enjoyed traveling to visit their grandchildren. Mr. Hochstetler is preceded in death by his parents and his wife. He is survived by his sons, William Henson Hochstetler and wife Cindy of Thibodeaux, LA; David James Hochstetler and wife Betty of Shreveport, LA; and Robert Henry Hochstetler and wife Laurie of McAllen, TX; and grandchildren, Meghan, Michael, Meredith, Morgan, Brooke and Mason. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Monroe Downtown Lions Club. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Dr. Chuck Morgan and the staff of St. Frances Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Louisiana Lions Club Crippled Children's Camp or to St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

William Anderson, 89
JONESBORO — William Anderson, a retired guard, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fellowship Cemetery, Quitman.

Clara Chambless, 82
EROS — Clara Chambless, a retired bag inspector, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today at Clark Springs Baptist Church, Eros under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Bobby R. Crew, 48
RUSTON — Bobby R. Crew, a carpenter, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at China Grove Baptist Church, Grambling. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Lear Susan Dobbins, 100
RUSTON — Lear Susan Dobbins, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Mount Mariah Baptist Church, Chatham. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Sunday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Mildred Geneva Epting, 52
TERRY — Mildred Geneva Epting, a seamstress, died Sunday. Services are 2 pm. Sunday at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. Saturday at Brannum Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Southside Cemetery.

L.C. Lyons, 68
LAKE PROVIDENCE — L.C. Lyons, a carpenter, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Lake Providence High School auditorium. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in China Grove Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Maxine Morgan, 56
RUSTON — Maxine Morgan, a LSU Health Sciences Center-Shreveport registered nurse, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at King Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 2-4:45 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Oliver Charles Poland, 67
WINNSBORO — Oliver Charles Poland, a carpenter, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Harris Cemetery, Crowville under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnboro.

Karl Strebeck, 72
MONTEREY — Karl Strebeck, a construction worker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at New Era Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Savery Glenn Stuckey, 73
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — Savery Glenn Stuckey, a retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Aura Lea Taylor, 78
Aura Lea Taylor of Monroe, a retired Social Security Administration employee, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Visitation is 2 p.m. until time of services today at the mausoleum. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

La'Nita V. Warren, 34
BATON ROUGE — La'Nita V. Warren, a nurse formerly of Winnsboro, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at King Jesus Worship Center, Winnsboro. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Calvin L. Williams, 44
Calvin L. Williams of Monroe, a Wal-Mart employee, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Timmy Williams, 38
DERIDDER — Timmy Williams, a construction worker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church. Visitation is 7-8 pm. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Hope Estate Cemetery, Wisner.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Chisholm, Blanche B.: 11 a.m. today, Crowville Masonic Cemetery.
Henderson, Raymond Jr.: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Mineral Springs CME Church, Calhoun.
Kicklighter, Johnathan C.: 10 a.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
McGuffee, Agnus W. Coker: 10 a.m. Friday, Riser Funeral Home, Olla.
Richmond, Rosey Thomas: 10 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Strebeck, Karl: 11 a.m. today, New Era Baptist Church, Monterey.
Thomas, Floyd: 11 a.m. Sunday, Ollie Grove Baptist Church, Choudrant.
Walker, Janet Estelle: 2 p.m. today, Bonne Idee Cemetery, Mer Rouge

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

KATE FLANAGAN STEWART Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Kate Flanagan Stewart, 96, passed away on August 8, 2007. Kate was born August 21, 1910 in Vaiden, MS, the daughter of Daniel Tobias Flanagan and Ella Burden Flanagan. She moved to the Monroe area as a child and resided here for the remainder of her life, graduating from high school in 1928 and Louisiana Normal College in Natchitoches in 1932. She taught at Crosley in West Monroe during the 1930s and 1940s. In 1940 she married Dr. J.C. Stewart, then a well-known West Monroe dentist, who later served on the Ouachita Parish School Board. In 1958, when West Monroe Junior High opened, she was one of the original members of its faculty; she taught there until her retirement in 1972. As a teacher she touched so many lives, in some cases teaching several generations in the same family. History and literature were her true loves. She was a voracious reader and an active participant for years in the Altrurian Book Club. She was also a member of the Chief Tusquahoma Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was a charter member of Memorial Presbyterian Church in West Monroe and later joined Highland Presbyterian Church where she had served as an elder and as a lifelong member of the Women of the Presbyterian Church, U.S. Kate is survived by her son, Toby R. Stewart, and her daughter-in-law, Becky Stewart, of Houston, TX and also by her stepdaughter Myrta Reace Persons of Dallas, TX, and step daughter-in-law Marcile Stewart of Ruidoso, NM. She is also survived by three step-grandchildren and nine step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her step-son Roy Stewart, and two sisters, Phyllis F. Cozine and Dorothy Flanagan. The family expresses thanks to the caregivers at Christus St. Joseph Assisted Living and Nursing Home in Monroe where Kate resided for the last years of her life, and extends very special gratitude to Sister Elizabeth. Visitation will be held Friday, August 10, 2007 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Services are scheduled at the funeral home at 10:00 AM Saturday. Officiating will be Dr. George Wortham. Serving as pallbearers will be Jack Dement, Lee Edwards, Harry Prophit, Steve Walker and Wayne Walker. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Kate's name may be made to Highland Presbyterian Church, 1403 Wellerman Road, West Monroe, LA, or to the American Heart Association.

LA'NITA WARREN Richardson's Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA When the Son of man comes in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: And before him shall be gathered all nations; and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats; and he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. Matthew: 25:31-33 On May 15, 1973, at Fort Carson, CO, a beautiful baby girl made her arrival. She was born to the parentage of Eddie Lee and Lois P. Jordan, and was given the name La'Nita Vashon Jordon. In keeping with the family traditions, she was preciously called, "Nee Nee". La'Nita was a 1991 graduate of Winnsboro High School. She attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA. She later attended Baton Rouge Vocational College, pursuing a degree and a career in Nursing. She graduated as Valedictorian of her Nursing class. La'Nita had a passion for Nursing and her patients loved her. La'Nita loved God, her children and her family. La'Nita was a member of the Star Hill Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, LA. To mourn her passing, her wonderful children: sons, Tremaine Warren and Terrell Warren; daughter, Katera Warren, of Baton Rouge, LA; her loving parents, Eddie Lee and Lois Jordan, of Winnsboro, LA; her sisters, Michelle Jordan of Winnsboro, LA, Misty Jordan of Baton Rouge, LA, and Shintell Jordan of Monroe, LA; her brother, Eddie Jordan, of Killeen, TX; paternal grandmother, Bernice Mitchell, of Winnsboro, LA; aunts: Louetter McDowell of Winnsboro, LA, Onice Williams and Edith Dobbins, both of Monroe, LA, Jannice Powell of Tacoma, WA, Pearlene Monday of Cooper Cove, TX, and Mary Lee Baker of Winnsboro, LA; her uncles: Charles Dorsey (Zettie), Vincent Mitchell, Joe Powell (Mary), all of Winnsboro, LA, and Donald Ray Powell (Sandra) of Baton Rouge, LA; her god-brother, Ashton Thomas, of Winnsboro, LA; special friends: Andre Dorgan and Mrs. Willie Mae; and, many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, August 11, 2007, at King Jesus Worship Center in Winnsboro, LA. Burial will be in the Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Winnsboro, LA.

MRS. ATLAS BROOKS TURBEVILLE Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Atlas Brooks Turbeville, 94 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, August 11, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel West Monroe, LA with Rev. Jerry Salsberry officiating. Interment to follow at Hasley Cemetery West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Turbeville was born August 25, 1913 and passed away August 8, 2007. She was a member of West Monroe Methodist Protestant Church. Mrs. Turbeville was preceded in death by her husband, Dewy Turbeville; parents, John Spencer Brooks and Callie Thomas Brooks; brothers, Printis Brooks, Morgan Brooks; sisters, Eula B. Williamson, Gertrude Brooks, and Sarah Brooks; nephew, Charles Spencer Edmiston; niece, Frances Pollard. Mrs. Turbeville is survived by a sister, Lois Brooks Edmiston; nephews, Bob Mitchell, James M. Edmiston, Jr.; nieces; Barbara Ivy, Jo Ann Borden, and Peggy Brooks. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Richard Edmiston,Robert Edmiston, Gary Mitchell, Casey Ivy, Tony Ivy, Don Sims, and B.A. Leonard. Visitation will be Friday, August 10, 2007 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Contributions may be made to West Monroe Methodist Protestant Church, 1132 Rogers Road, West Monroe, LA 71292 in lieu of flowers. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

Nancy Jane Anderson, 95
MOUNTAIN RANCH, Calif. — Nancy Jane Anderson, a retired sales clerk formerly of Monroe, died July 31. Graveside services are 10:30 a.m. today at Springhill Cemetery, Swartz. Visitation is 8:30-9:30 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Odis Barnett, 91
GOLDONNA — Odis Barnett died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Calvin Brown, 51
TALLULAH — Calvin Brown died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Palestine Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Jewell Caldwell, 86
BERNICE — Jewell Caldwell, owner of a fabric shop, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Bernice Methodist Church. Burial will be in Bernice Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

David Cooper Sr., 60
TALLULAH — David Cooper Sr. died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Bessie Evans, 90
TALLULAH — Bessie Evans died Aug. 2. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.

Pearlie Hawkins, 78
WATERPROOF — Pearlie Hawkins died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Cypress Grove Baptist Church, Waterproof. Burial will be in Good Samaritan Cemetery, Waterproof under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

William Hochstetler, 87
William Myers Hochstetler of Monroe, a retired chemical engineer, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. today at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Leola Jones, 78
TALLULAH — Leola Jones died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First Colored Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery.

Anthony J. Mart Jr., 51
Anthony Joseph Mart Jr. of West Monroe, a maintenance manager, died Monday. Memorial services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is noon until service time at the funeral home.

Sidney H. Meredith, 97
COLUMBIA — Sidney Homer Meredith, retired from Gartman Motor Co., died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 10 a.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery west of Columbia.

Sadie Murphy, 72
Sadie Murphy of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Light Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Ruby J. Oliver, 75
BASTROP — Ruby J. Oliver, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at First Assembly of God, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Mary Katherine Prine, 66
TRANSYLVANIA — Mary Katherine Prine, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Providence Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery.

Lt. Col. S.G. Stuckey, 73
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — Lt. Col. S.G. "Sam" Stuckey, a retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Trinity United Methodist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston.

Calvin L. Williams, 44
Calvin L. Williams of Monroe, a Wal-Mart employee, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at New Light Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Anderson, William: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Crew, Bobby R.: 11 a.m. today, China Grove Baptist Church, Grambling.
Dobbins, Lear Susan: 11 a.m. Monday, Mount Mariah Baptist Church, Chatham.
Epting, Mildred Geneva: 2 p.m. Sunday, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Henderson, Raymond Jr.: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Mineral Springs CME Church, Calhoun.
Kicklighter, Johnathan C.: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Lyons, L.C.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Lake Providence High School Auditorium.
McGuffee, Agnus W. Coker: 10 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Olla.
Morgan, Maxine: 11 a.m. Saturday, King Funeral Home, Ruston.
Thomas, Floyd: 11 a.m. Sunday, Ollie Grove Baptist Church, Choudrant.
Warren, La'Nita V.: 11 a.m. Saturday, King Jesus Worship Center, Winnsboro.
Williams, Timmy: 11 a.m. Saturday, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro

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

ANNE STEPHENS RHYMES Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA A private graveside service was held for Mrs. Anne Stephens Rhymes on August 10, 2007 at the Rhymes Cemetery. Father William "Bill" Estes officiated. Mrs. Rhymes passed away on August 8, 2007. A Holy Communion service was held in St. Mary's Chapel of Grace Episcopal Church for family members and a few close friends preceding the graveside at Rhymes cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mrs. Rhymes was a native of Marietta, GA and the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Edward Stephens. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Howard Creswell Stephens, and one brother, Williams Pinkney Stephens. Mrs. Rhymes was christened, confirmed and married at St. James Episcopal Church in Marietta, GA. She was educated in the Marietta Public Schools and Ashley Hall in Charleston, SC. Upon graduation, she attended Sophie Newcomb College and Tulane University in New Orleans, LA. In 1959, she married Dr. Raphael Ray Rhymes, Jr. of Monroe, LA. Services were at St. James Episcopal Church which were officiated by the Rev. Joseph T. Walker. The Rt. Rev. Bishop Randolph W. Claiborne extended his personal wedding blessings to Anne and Ray. Both clergy are now deceased. Mrs. Rhymes was affiliated with Grace Episcopal Church in Monroe since the 1960's. Mrs. Rhymes is survived by her husband, Dr. Ray Rhymes of Monroe, LA; one daughter, Allyson Rhymes, of Houston, TX; three sons, Ray Rhymes, III and his wife, Carol and their children, Raph and Savannah, Thomas Edward Rhymes and wife, Donna and Randolph Stephens Rhymes and wife, Krista and their son, Harrison. She has one niece, Mrs. James Spell and one nephew, Eddie Stephens, both of Marietta, GA. The family requests that any memorials be made to the following: Grace Episcopal School, St. James Episcopal Church Cemetery Fund in Marietta, GA, Rhymes Cemetery Fund at 1812 Tower Dr., Monroe, LA 71201 or the Monroe Youth Baseball Association. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

LESLIE E. GOLSBY Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA Funeral services for Mr. Leslie Eli Golsby, 83, of Winnsboro will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, August 12, 2007 in the chapel of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. with Rev. Marion Collier officiating. Burial will follow in the Crowville Masonic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Saturday, August 11, 2007, at Cox Funeral Home. Mr. Golsby was a lifelong resident of Franklin Parish and was a US Navy Veteran having served in the South Pacific during World War II. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leslie E. Golsby and Ruby Tucker Golsby, and a grandson, Bobby Golsby. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Golsby, of Winnsboro; one son, Robert "Buster" Golsby, of New Roads, LA; three daughters, Connie Pankey and husband, Laney, of Delhi, Harriet Trussell of Monroe and Cynthia Guffey and husband, Wayne, of Monroe; three sisters, Frenchie Lee Barber, Beverly Jean Thomas and Gloria Jones all of West Monroe; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be William Pankey, Kevin Pankey, Caleb Trussell, Byron Jones, Gary Thomas and Lance Pankey. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our website at www.coxfuneral.com.

MRS. ELVIE LUCILLE SPILLERS PYLANT Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Mrs. Elvie Lucille Spillers Pylant, 76, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, August 12, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, with Rev. Booty Carroll Garlington officiating. Interment to follow at Spillers Cemetery, Downsville, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Pylant was born July 21, 1931 in Downsville, LA to the late Hardy and Ellen Spillers, and passed away August 9, 2007 at her residence. Mrs. Pylant is survived by her three siblings, Mary Weems, Gilbert Spillers and wife, Topsy, and Joyce Stuckey Anding and husband, Ray; son, Ronnie Pylant and wife, Frankie and their children, Jennifer, James Ronnie, Carolyn, Kelly and Jessie; son, Jimmy Pylant and his children, Chris, Teresa, Melissa and Angela; daughter, Karen Cloyd and husband, Keith, and their children, Mark, Mandy and Jeremy; son, Randy Pylant; daughter, Lorie Pringle and her son, Brett; son, Tommy Pylant; daughter, Kim Evans and husband, Jody and her daughter, Ashley; and several great- grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Danny Stuckey, Rickey Weems, Jason Langley, Jamie Spillers, Joe Spillers, Keith Cloyd and Brian Lowery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. The family would like to extend our deepest gratitude, to all of the doctors, nurses, church family and friends, for their support and prayers during this time of our mom's illness. Thank You, God, for our sweet mother; we pray that we all will be joined together again one day to dwell in your holy presents. You may send condolences to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

SPC CHARLES "CHARLIE" EARL LEONARD, JR. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Southside Chapel Shreveport, LA Funeral services for SPC Charles "Charlie" Earl Leonard, Jr. will be held Monday, August 13, 2007, at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel, Shreveport, LA at 1:00 PM. Officiating will be Reverend John Hall. Interment with full military honors will follow in Northwest Louisiana Veterans' Cemetery in Keithville, LA. The family will receive friends at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel, 2500 Southside Dr. Shreveport, LA, Sunday, August 12, 2007 from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM. Specialist Leonard was born September 4, 1977 in West Monroe, LA to Charles and Sharon Leonard. He died August 5, 2007 in Baghdad, Iraq while on active duty with the U.S. Army. He was an Army Infantryman. Specialist Leonard was preceded in death by his father, Charles E. Leonard, Sr.,great-grandmother, Granny Berry; grandparents, Vernon E. Ingles, Sr. and Mary Lou Ingles. Specialist Leonard is survived by his wife, Katrina Leonard; daughter, Hailie Leonard, of Newellton, LA/ Fort Hood, TX; his mother, Sharon Leonard, of Monroe, LA; grandparents, Lelvin Burgess and Helen Burgess of Monroe, LA; brothers, Jacob Ingles and Joey Strickland, both of Monroe, LA; and, a host of other family members and friends. Due to cemetery rules the family requests that all memorial floral arrangement orders to honor SPC Charles Leonard, Jr. be made through Fort Hood Flower Shop at 254-532-5066.These will be held by the flower shop to be delivered by Katrina Leonard to the burial site at a later date.

Marshall W. Fout, 80
Marshall William Fout of Monroe, a retired upholsterer, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, St. John Street, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Shelby Dianne Fulton, 8
Shelby Dianne Fulton of Monroe, a student, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Parkview Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Betty Fay Murphy, 80
RUSTON — Betty Fay Parkman Murphy, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston.

Linda Kane Parrott, 61
EROS — Linda Kane Parrott, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is noon until service time. Burial will be in Lapine Assembly of God Church Cemetery, West Monroe.

Elvie Lucille Pylant, 76
Elvie Lucille Pylant of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Spillers Cemetery, West Monroe.

Minnie Kline Snider, 99
DELHI — Minnie Kline Snider, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Delhi United Methodist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be in Delhi Masonic Cemetery.

Golda Eloise Taylor, 78
Golda Eloise Taylor of Monroe, a licensed practical nurse, died Saturday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation begins at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Susie E. Wilks, 90
JENA — Susie E. Wilks, retired from Louisiana Pacific Corp., died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Olla Pentecostal Church. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. Monday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Harris Chapel Cemetery east of Olla under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Byrd, Jessie "J.C.": 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oak Grove Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Cooper, Nancy: 2 p.m. today, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Coor, Mildred R.: 2:30 p.m. today, St. Joseph Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Dobbins, Lear Susan: 11 a.m. Monday, Mount Mariah Baptist Church, Chatham.
Epting, Mildred Geneva: 2 p.m. today, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Golsby, Leslie Eli: 3 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
Piper, Mary Taylor: 2 p.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia.
Thomas, Floyd: 11 a.m. today, Ollie Grove Baptist Church, Choudrant

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

CHUCK WILSON Cox Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Funeral services for Chuck Wilson, age 34, of Bastrop, will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday, August 14, 2007, at the First Baptist Church of Bastrop. Interment will follow at the Tillou Cemetery under