January - 2007 - Obituaries from The News-Star

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

BELVA HOWARD PARKS Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Belva Howard Parks, 94, of Rocky Branch will be held 3:00PM Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007 at the chapel of Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville with Bro. Lloyd Boudloche and Bro. James F. Mooney officiating. Interment will be in the Rocky Branch Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville, LA. Mrs. Parks was a homemaker and member of Rocky Branch Assembly of God. She is preceded in death by her husband Percy Parks; parents Barney & Rozelia Howard; three brothers: James, Travis and Loyal "Bo" Howard. Survivors include: two sons: Presley & wife Linda Parks of Rocky Branch, LA, and Rev. Ralph Parks & wife Peggy of Kamiah, ID; one sister: Utopia Jones of Dubberly, LA; three grandsons: Scott, Paul and Nat Parks; ten grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Pallbearers will be grandsons and great grandsons. Any planned memorials may be made to The Gideons International, Box 124, Farmerville, LA 71241. The family of Mrs. Belva Howard Parks would like to express their thanks to the staff of Glenwood Medical Center for the love and care given to their mother. Friends may send messages to the family at www.farrarfh.com Visitation will be 1:00PM until time of service Tuesday, Jan. 2, at Farrar Funeal Home.

Jerry Awtry, 76
RAYVILLE — Jerry Awtry, retired from State Farm Insurance Co., died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Ollie Ebey Campbell, 85
LAKE CHARLES — Ollie Ebey Campbell, formerly of Ferriday, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Christobel Gully Collins, 95
Christobel Gully Collins, owner of Collins Electric Co., of Monroe, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Barham Funeral Home, Meridian, Miss.

Agnes Goad, 90
RUSTON — Agnes Goad, a seamstress, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Pines Memorial Gardens. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Ruth Laing, 87
BASTROP — Ruth Laing, a homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside services are are 10:30 a.m. today at Stevenson Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Winifred DeMoss McCaa, 92
Winifred DeMoss McCaa, a homemaker of West Monroe, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at New Light Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Patti B. McGahan, 55
Patti B. McGahan, an employee of Louisiana Center for the Blind, of West Monroe, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Roger Wayne Wilson, 58
FERRIDAY — Roger Wayne "Butch" Wilson, former Ferriday chief of police, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be at Natchez City Cemetery, Natchez, Miss. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Previously acknowledged
Carter, Charles O.: Graveside 11 a.m. Tuesday, at Riverside Cemetery, Monroe.
Hamilton, Alyssa: 9 a.m. Tuesday, Powell Street Cemetery, Monroe.
McInnis, Mae Theresa: 11 a.m. today, Mount Olive East Cemetery, Bienville.
Neal-Jones, Angela: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Brownsville Bapitst Church, Columbia.
Parker, Joyce A.: 11 a.m. today, Young's Community Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Parks, Belva Howard: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Pratt, Carmie: 11:30 a.m. today, Antioch Community Cemetery, Ward 10

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

MR. JERRY AWTRY Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Funeral services for Mr. Jerry Awtry, 76, of Rayville, LA will be held 10:00 AM, Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at the First Baptist Church in Rayville, LA with Dr. Ernest Winburn officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Jerry Awtry was born on July 18, 1930 in Anniston, AL. He is a graduate of Bessemer High School in Bessemer, AL, and Samford University in Birmingham, AL. Jerry served as an Army Radio Operator during the Korean Conflict. He retired from State Farm Insurance Co. in Monroe, LA in September 1996 after 40 years with the company. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Carl P. and Frances Ellison Awtry; his brother, Carl E. Awtry and his sister, Ruth Awtry Brooks. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Diane Knight Awtry of Rayville, LA; his daughter, Lori Awtry Cole and husband, Terry Cole of Houston, TX and his daughter, Leslie Delane Awtry of Houston, TX; his sister, Louise Mullis of Warner Robins, GA and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Errol Miller, George Abbott, Lloyd Nance, Jim Adams, Todd Morris, Barry Collins, Jonathan Knight and Robert Knight. Honorary pallbearers are Butch Sartain and Tommy Borum. The family has requested that memorials be made to the First Baptist Church of Rayville where Jerry was a very active member and deacon. To leave condolences for the family go to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com

LOMA GIDDENS Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral Services for Loma B. Giddens 100, of Farmerville, LA, will be held at 10:00AM Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at Farmerville Church of Christ with Rev. Harold Robertson officiating. Interment will follow in Liberty Hill -Taylor cemetery in Farmerville. Visitation will be from 5:00PM to 8:00PM on January 2, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville. Born on December 15, 1906 she was the eldest of five children born to Jesse and Lillie Brantley. She passed away on December 31, 2006 of natural causes. Preceding her in death were her parents, her brothers, Carnie and Jim Brantley, her husband of fifty-seven years, Charles P, two grandson, Noel Brent Giddens and Charles Marion Giddens and two daughters-in-law, Earline Giddens and Elsie Giddens. Survivors include her children, Wayne P. (Erma Jean) Giddens of Farmerville LA; Billy G. (Patricia) Giddens of Levelland, TX; Fern (Robert) Nelson of Levelland, TX; Jesse G. ( Faye) Giddens of Farmerville, LA; ten grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren, 2 sisters, Fern Norris of Lafayette, LA; Starline Hill of West Monroe, LA; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. "Mrs. Loma" was the manager of Farmerville High School Cafeteria for over thirty years. She had fond memories of her kids that she fed over the years. She was a member of the Farmerville Church of Christ and attended faithfully as long as her health permitted. Pallbearers are John W. Giddens, Randy Giddens, Jesse G. Giddens, Jr., James B. Giddens, Ryan Giddens, and Jacob Rockett. Honorary pallbearers are Brad Taylor, Derek Taylor, Bret Padgett, Stein Baughman, Jr., Chiles Carpenter, W.D. Clinton, Billy Anderson, Joe Preaus and Louis Mashaw. The family expresses appreciation to Farmerville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and Dr. A.C. Wadlington for the loving care administered to their loved one. Messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

MRS. VIRGINIA K. SMITH Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Service for Mrs. Virginia K. Smith, 68, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, January 3, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe with Brother Keith Roberts officiating. Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Smith passed away on January 1, 2007, at her residence. Mrs. Smith was a member of the Calhoun Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her son, B.H. Smith. Survivors include her husband of forty seven years, Reggie D. Smith of West Monroe, LA; children, Mary Ann Huggins and husband Charles of Chatham, LA; Roger D. Smith and wife Sherry; and David Smith both of West Monroe, LA; mother, Daisy K. Flint of Ruston, LA; brothers and sisters, Leroy Kinison, Donald R. Kinison and wife Linda all of Monroe, LA; Juanita Graham and husband J. W.; Clara Telano and husband Harold all of Start, LA; Mitzie Patton and husband Billy of Ruston, LA; William Kinison of Monroe, LA; and Joy Windham of Nashville, TN; and a host of grandchildren, great grand children, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 9:00PM Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe. Pallbearers will be Charles Huggins, Billy Patton, J. W. Graham, Harold Telano, Todd Telano, and Ray Kinison. Honorary Pallbearer will be Luther Fife. Online Registry /Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhomes.com

Mrs. Dorothy Mae Afeman, 67
Dorothy Mae Afeman of West Monroe, a state Board of Education secretary, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial is at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens.

Michael Louis Griggs, 22
Michael Louis Griggs of West Monroe, an iron worker, died Sunday. Arrangements will be announced later by Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Infant Jontavian Anderson
TALLULAH — Jontavian Tycianna Nicole Anderson, infant daughter of LaKimbe Michelle Anderson and John Henry Lucas, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the arrangements of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Alfred L. Boyce, 93
Chief Petty Officer Alfred L. Boyce, U.S. Navy (Ret.) of West Monroe, formerly of McComb, Miss., died Sunday. A full military honor memorial service will be held at a later date in Dallas, Texas, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

George E. Cheathon, 59
TALLULAH — George E. Cheathon died Sunday at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Jackson, Miss. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Lillian White Clifford, 92
FERRIDAY — Lillian White Clifford, a homemaker of Huntington, Texas, and formerly of Ferriday, died Sunday. Services were set for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Ferriday Church of God. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Comer Funeral Home. Burial is at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez.

Raymond Lynn Croxton Sr., 89
RUSTON — Raymond Lynn Croxton Sr., Master Sergeant, U.S. Air Force (Ret.), died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Cook Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Burial is at Douglas Cemetery near Choudrant.

Patti Brown McGahan, 55
Patti Brown McGahan of West Monroe, an administrator for the Louisiana Center for the Blind, died Sunday. Services were set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at McGuire United Methodist Church. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Awtry, Jerry: 10 a.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church, Rayville.
Carter, Charles O.: Graveside 11 a.m. today, at Riverside Cemetery, Monroe.
Goad, Agnes: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Hamilton, Alyssa: 9 a.m. today, Powell Street Cemetery, Monroe.
Neal-Jones, Angela: 11 a.m. today, Brownsville Baptist Church, Columbia.
Parks, Belva Howard: 3 p.m. today, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Wilson, Roger Wayne "Butch": 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday

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

DOROTHY MAE AFEMAN Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, Louisiana Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Mae Afeman, 67, of West Monroe, will be held on Thursday, January 4, 2006, at 10:00AM in the Chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with Rev. Franklin Pierce officiating. Interment will follow at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Afeman was born May 8, 1939, in Marksville, LA, and passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2006, in West Monroe. A veteran of the US Marine Corps, Mrs. Afeman was a retired secretary with the Louisiana State Board of Education. In addition to her parents, Cecil and Doris White, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hardy Afeman Jr. in 1998, a daughter, Debra Fowler, and a brother, Victor White. Mrs. Afeman is survived by 2 sons, Michael Yattaw and David Afeman and his wife, Emily; a grandchild, Austin Fowler; 3 sisters, Cecilia Butler and husband, Emery, Diana Hagan and husband, Gary, and Virginia Parker and husband, Alan; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Chad Coker, Chris Davis, Chris Palmer, Aubrey White, Cliff Clifton, and Alan Foy. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 3, 2007, from 5:00PM to 8:00PM at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

ALFRED LLEWELLYN BOYCE Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Alfred Llewellyn Boyce U.S. Navy retired, 93, passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 31, 2006, in West Monroe, LA. Born Sept. 3, 1913, in McKinney, Texas, he is survived by his wife, Frankie Lloyd, to whom he was married for over 63 years. As a young man, he joined the U.S. Navy, seeing the world and being involved in many battles in the South Pacific during World War II, receiving the Purple Heart. He retired as a Chief Fire Control Technician and taught in the Naval Reserve for many years, devoting 30 years of military service to his country. He was a man of many skills. For many years he farmed and owned a dairy in East Fork, MS. He also was employed as a mechanic and a cook for an off-shore oil drilling company. Later he was employed as an electrician/mechanic with Croft Metals in McComb, MS. After retiring, he grew a lush backyard garden and as a "jack-of-all-trades," always kept busy at home as a handyman. In addition to his wife, left to cherish the many happy years of memories are his daughter Patricia Ann Smith and her husband Chuck of Phoenix, AZ; his daughter Lana Kay Boyce of Plano, TX; his son Dick Llewellyn Boyce and his wife Donna of West Monroe; grandchildren Betsy, Holly, and Mims Boyce and Greg Smith and his wife Jessi; and great-grandchildren Alex and Nicholas Smith. A graveside service with full military honors will be conducted in the National Veterans' Cemetery in the Dallas/Fort Worth area at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.

CHRISTOBEL GULLY COLLINS Barham Funeral Home Meridian, MS Graveside for Christobel Gully Collins will be held Wednesday January 3, 2007 at 2:00PM at Cedar Lawn Cemetary, Jackson, MS with the Rev. Terry Love & Rev. Albert McMullan officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Lawn Cemetery Jackson, MS with Barham Funeral Home, Meridian, MS. Mrs. Collins, 95, of Monroe, LA died Saturday, December 30, 2006 at Meridian, MS. She and her husband were owners and operators of Collins Electric Co. Monroe, LA.

MICHAEL LOUIS GRIGGS Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, Louisiana Funeral services for Michael Louis Griggs, 22, of West Monroe, will be held on Thursday, January 4, 2007, at 2:00PM in the Chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with Rev. Mike Stravato officiating. Interment will follow at Douglas Cemetery in Choudrant, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Michael was born November 11, 1984, in Monroe, LA, and passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2006, in Shreveport, LA. A lifelong resident of the West Monroe community, Michael was an ironworker in the construction industry. He was preceded in death by both his father and his grandfather, Robert L. Griggs, Jr. and Robert L. Griggs, Sr. Michael is survived by his mother, Michelle Murphy and special father, Elgin Gatewood; his grandparents, Nancy Murphy, Mike Davis, and Linda and Devon Woodall; lifelong special friends, Heather Branch and family, and by several aunts, uncles and cousins. Active pallbearers will be Tony Hodge, Paul Davis, Ricky Bell, Jr., Kenny Green, Mike Green, and Victor Jensen. Honorary pallbearers will be Jamey "Red" Porter, Chad Hatten, Bobby Murphy, and Keith Woodall. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 3, 2007, from 5:00PM to 8:00PM at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

J.E. HOBSON Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral Services for J. E. Hobson, 65, of Sterlington, LA, owner and operator of Hobson wrecking yard will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, January 4, 2007 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville. Officiating will be Rev. Victor Carter and Larry Carter, Jr. Interment will follow at Crossroads Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville. J.E. Hobson was born on March 25, 1941 in Monroe, LA, and passed away January 1, 2007. Mr. Hobson is survived by his wife, Omie Hobson of Sterlington; four daughters, Kathy Roberson and husband, Gene of Sterlington, LA; Marcy Casper and husband, Shannon of Farmerville, LA; Johnnie Lortz and husband, Jimmy of Sterlington, LA; Cindy Bridges and husband, Brad of Sterlington, LA; 5 grandchildren, Gerard Roberson, Ashley Roberson, Dusti Dunham, Devin Lortz and Brandon Bridges, 8 brothers and sisters, Patsy Slayton, Jimmy Hobson, Darlene Carter, Tommy Hobson, Judy Carter, Jerry Hobson, Ronnie Hobson, and Reggie Hobson, several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 5:00PM-8:00PM Wednesday January 3, 2007 at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be his brothers and brother-in-laws. Honorary pallbearer will be Gerard Roberson. Daddy will be missed very much. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

JULIA JOSEPHINE HOWARD Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Julia Josephine Hampton Howard, age 85 of Hebert will be held at 11:00AM, Thursday, January 4, 2007 from the chapel of Riser Funeral in Columbia with Rev. Pam Roy and Rev. Don Wright officiating. Interment will follow in the Hebert Cemetery. Mrs. Howard was born on February 1, 1921 in Richland Parish to the union of Charles Nolan and Ertie Glasco Hampton and died Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at the Franklin Parish Medical Center in Winnsboro. In 1948, Mama Jo began working in the cafetria at Hebert School. She worked at the Red Cross Drug Store beginning in 1956. She also worked at the Columbia Heights Pharmacy. She was co-owner of the Klothes Pin in Columbia for a number of years. She was a member of the Hebert United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband: Luther A. Howard, her twin sons: Matthew and Mark Howard, her grandson: Darren W. Howard and her sister: Doris H. Howard. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law: Lynette and Joe Maxwell of Hebert, her sons and daughters-in-law: Jimmy and Diane Howard of West Monroe, Jodie and Becky Howard of Hebert and Luther Nolan Howard of Hebert, her grandchildren: Tommy Howard, Jeff Howard, Luke Howard, Darell Howard, Tracie Maxwell, Dawn Yonts, Todd Maxwell, Max Howard, Tina Juneau, Michael Howard and Mark Howard, sixteen great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren and her sisters: Hazel H. Ferrell of Natchez, MS and Jerri H. Pierce of Ferriday. Mama Jo's grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4:00PM until 9:00PM and Thursday from 8:00AM until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia.

PATTI BROWN MCGAHAN Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA A celebration of the life of Patti Brown McGahan, beloved daughter, wife, mother, and dear friend to many, will be at McGuire Methodist Church in West Monroe, LA at 2:00PM on Wednesday, January 3, 2007, with Reverend Michi Head officiating. Burial to follow at Roselawn Memorial Garden Cemetery in Calhoun, LA. Patti was preceded in death by her father Doc F. Brown, infant sister Terri Lynn Brown, grandparents Daniel and Minnie Bareswill and, most recently, her dear aunt Bessie B. Brister. Patti's immediate family includes her mother Norma Brown Moses, husband Joseph R. McGahan, and daughter Erin Leigh McGahan. Throughout her life, Patti was an amazingly caring person whose love was so intense that her family and friends felt truly blessed that she was part of their respective lives. Indeed, Patti was a true beacon for love. As a worker, whether it was working as part of the legal system in Monroe, the Hilti Corporation in Tulsa, or The Louisiana Center for the Blind, it would be hard to imagine she could offer any more than she did on a day-to-day basis. And, though she died at a relatively young age, all who knew her felt very deeply about how fortunate we were to have for as long as we did, whether that be as daughter, mother, wife, friend, or co-worker. There is a clear consensus among those of us who were blessed by Patti that she might just well be a butterfly flying from flower to flower in the gardens of heaven. Visitation will be held Wednesday, from 11:00AM until 2:00PM, at McGuire Methodist Church in West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MRS. NANCY SAMANTHA SANDERSON Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Samantha Sanderson, 91, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:30AM Thursday, January 4, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Mildred Lenard officiating. Graveside service will be held at Red Wing Cemetery in Oak Grove, LA, at 1:30PM Thursday. Mrs. Sanderson was born on February 5, 1915 in Ellisville, MS and passed away on January 1, 2007 at her home in Monroe, LA. She had lots of hobbies; her main ones were fishing, hunting, cooking and working in the garden. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry "SR" and three sons, Nelson Matthew, Billy Jerell, and Elton Ray. She is survived by a half sister, Myrtle Patterson, of Oak Grove, LA and nine children: daughter, Irene Dever of Galveston, TX; son, Henry "JR" and wife Carlene of Monroe, LA; Basil Sanderson and wife Norma of Bernice, LA; Dale and wife Hilda of Calhoun, LA; daughter, Jean and husband Bob of San Marcos, TX; son Jerry and wife Flo of West Monroe, LA; daughter, Maenell Sanderson of New Caney, TX; daughter Sandra Vaillancourt of Virginia Beach, VA; and son Shelby and wife Jayne of Austin, TX; twenty-nine grandchildren; forty-nine great grandchildren; and thirteen great great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Ricky Sanderson, Matt Sanderson, Roger Sanderson, Neal Sanderson, Ronnie Dever, Maurice Nelson, Philip Kirtley, and Mike Price. Honorary pallbearer will be Raymond Perkins. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 9:00PM Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Everyone who knew her will miss her. She always had a smile and always found something good in everyone she knew. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Clarence Alford, 61
Clarence "Chumpy" Alford of Monroe, a tree surgeon, died Saturday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Hasley Cemetery Gazebo, West Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Robert Bracy, 58
Robert Bracy of Monroe, a construction worker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Henry L. Brown, 55
WINNSBORO — Henry L. Brown, a construction worker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Henry L. Brown, 55
WINNSBORO — Henry L. Brown, a construction worker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Gabrelle L. Davis, Infant
Gabrelle LaMiracle Davis, 10-month-old daughter of Gwendolyn Davis of Monroe, died Friday. Graveside services are 9 a.m. today at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Dennis James Ezell, 48
Dennis James Ezell of Calhoun, a pharmacist and owner of Pride Rite Pharmacy, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, Calhoun. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial is in Mount Zion Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Kimberly Ann Garrett, 35
MID-WEST CITY, Okla. — Kimberly Ann Garrett, formerly of Bastrop, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Ruby Burleson Gipson, 91
BOSSIER CITY — Ruby Burleson Gipson died Tuesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Friday at Alabama Cemetery near Arcadia under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Bossier City.

Lula Griggs, 92
Lula Griggs of Calhoun, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Zelma Lue Massey, 69
BASTROP — Zelma Lue Massey, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

James E. Matthews, 54
FORT NECESSITY — James E. Matthews, a retired electrician, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Fort Necessity Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Patti B. McGahan, 55
Patti B. McGahan of West Monroe, administrator of Louisiana Center for the Blind, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at McGuire United
Methodist Church. Visitation is 11 a.m. until service time today at the church. Burial is in Roselawn Memorial Garden Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

David Montgomery, 61
MARION — David Montgomery, a laborer, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Union Baptist Church, Marion. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial is in Sweet Lily Cemetery, Marion.

Jackie Nute, 51
FARMERVILLE — Jackie Nute, a carpenter, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Farmerville Recreation Center, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial is in County Line Cemetery, Spearsville.

Kenneth W. Rodgers, 54
FARMERVILLE — Kenneth Wayne Rodgers, a retired EMT, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Leonard Motts Ross, Infant
Leonard Motts Ross, 11-month-old son of Geneva Motts and Leonard Ross of Monroe, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 9 a.m. Friday at Powell Street Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Eunice Faye Sandifer, 84
WINNFIELD — Eunice Faye Sandifer, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at United Baptist Church, Winnfield. Burial is in Jordan Hill Cemetery, Winnfield under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Marion M. Sistrunk, 87
OAK GROVE — Marion Madison Sistrunk, a heavy equipment operator, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is in Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Virginia K. Smith, 68
Virginia K. Smith of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time today at the funeral home. Burial is in Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

Misty Perot White, 28
HOMER — Misty Perot White died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Homer. Burial is in Arlington Cemetery, Homer.

Previously acknowledged
Awtry, Jerry: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Rayville

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

MONA LOUISE LEGGITT DAMMERAU Rose-Neath Funeral Home Shreveport, LA A memorial service will be held for Mona Dammerau ,63, on Friday January 5, 2007 at 11:30AM in the Rose-Neath Southside Chapel. Mona was born November 13, 1943 in Alexandria, LA. She passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2006 in Shreveport, LA. She lived most of her life in New Orleans, LA. She lived a very full life. Mona enjoyed raising Doberman Pinschers. She had a special love for her family. Mona was preceded in death by her parents, Holman and Reba Leggitt and a daughter, Rona Case. She is survived by her son, Adolph Neal Dammerau; her sister Regina Leggitt Pittman; her brother, Ted "Sonny" Leggitt and his wife Cathy; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and a special friend Gilbert Guterrzies. A special word of appreciation is expressed to the Doctors and staff of LSU Medical Center, 6th floor K-9 west, as well as the staff of St. Joseph Hospice. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, or to the Doberman Rescue Association.

DENNIS JAMES EZELL Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Dennis James Ezell will be 2:00PM, Thursday, January 4, 2007 at First Baptist Church of Calhoun. Officiating will be Pastors Neil Everett, Terry Slawson and Werner Aswell. Interment will follow at Mount Zion Cemetery in Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Dennis James Ezell, 48, passed from this world to know peace with his Lord on January 1, 2007. Dennis was born on December 12, 1958 to Jimmy and Shelby Ezell of Slidell, Louisiana. He attended college at Louisiana College where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He then attended Northeast Louisiana University where he worked as a graduate assistant while earning his Masters in Biology and a Pharmacy degree. After graduation, Dennis chose to make his home in Calhoun, Louisiana. His joy in life was ministering to the needs of his family, friends, and neighbors within the community. His love and concern for the people he met soon made them like members of his family. Through his business, Price Right Pharmacy of Calhoun, he touched the lives of many with his compassionate care. Because of his generous nature, people who visited Price Right often left with fresh vegetables or a hug. They always left with a smile. Dennis served as a teacher and mentor to countless young people studying various forms of healthcare. Future pharmacists, nurses, and pharmacy technicians trained with Dennis before moving to the next level of practice. Helping them become their best was very important to Dennis. He enjoyed seeing the success of the students that he trained. Dennis coached kids of all ages through the West Ouachita Youth Basketball League at Seeker Springs and through the West Ouachita Little League Baseball Program. The kids will tell you that Mr. Dennis was their biggest fan and a positive role model. He loved them all like one of his own. Dennis ministered to this church family at First Baptist Calhoun as a Sunday school teacher and committee member on several church committees. He loved the Lord and shared his faith with others through First Baptist's FAITH visitation program. Dennis was a loving husband and father. He was a blessing to his family and a good friend to many. He will be greatly missed by the family and community who loved him. Dennis is survived by his wife of 22 years, Sandra Sims Ezell, and one son, Sagan; sisters, Joy Ezell, Lori Starnes, Nicole Drennen and husband, Erik and, Vicki Ezell; in — laws, Scottie and Bobbie Sims, Stacy Hathaway and husband, Reggie, Shannon Hancock and husband, Alan; nieces and nephews, Bret, Bart, Christopher, Kyle, Bethany, Cecilia, Avery, Arden, Gracie, R.J., Avery Reese and Riley. Pallbearers will be Mark Summerville, Rodney Roberts, Brian Ragan, Danny Purdy, Eddie Underwood, and Mike Cockerham. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Calhoun Building Fund, 2981 Highway 80 West, Calhoun, LA 71225.

A.J. FRANKLIN Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Funeral service for A. J. Franklin, 82, of Winnsboro will be held at 10 AM Friday at Temple Baptist Church in Winnsboro with Dr., Bill Robertson officiating. Interment will follow in Crowville Masonic Cemetery in Crowville, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Visitation will be from 5-8 PM Thursday at the funeral home. He was born to the union of Bennie and Nettie Chisholm Franklin on February 20, 1924, in Crowville and passed from this life Tuesday, January 2, 2007 in Franklin Medical in Winnsboro. Mr. Franklin was baptized in 1940 in Crowville Baptist Church. He was a charter member of Temple Baptist Church and served as deacon. He also served as deacon of First Baptist Church in Winnsboro. He served his country in the United States Navy during WWII on the USS Lexington CV16. He married Oleta Faye Lanier on January 26, 1946 in Crowville and remained her loving companion until her passing on June 11, 2004. He was a member of Masonic Lodge # 246, VFW Post 3155; he was an active member of the Civitan Club in Winnsboro and on a state level. During his years with the Civitan Club he and other members founded Civitan Park in Winnsboro. For many years he was a volunteer coach with Little League Baseball and Softball. He retired as Senior Service Technician from LA Gas. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife. Mr. Franklin is survived by three children and their spouses Duane and Eddie Franklin of Hooks, TX, Ginger and Don Graham of Winnsboro, and Ronald and Dawn Franklin, of Baton Rouge; siblings Bernice Phillips of Tallulah, Hubert Franklin of Marion and Bennie Franklin Jr. and wife Robbie of Pearl, MS. He is also survived by five grandchildren and five great grandchildren, dear friend and "Knothead" Bobby Robertson and wife Kathy; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Pallbearers will be Larry Bruce, J.W. Dean, Bubba Panquin, Trey Robertson, Joey Westerburg and Dr. Tommy Wooldridge. To sign guestbook or view video tribute online, visit www.gillfirstnational.com

RUBY BURLESON GIPSON Rose-Neath Funeral Home Bossier City, LA Graveside services celebrating the life of Ruby Burleson Gipson, age 91, will be held at the Alabama Cemetery, Arcadia, LA on Friday, January 5, 2007, at 11:00AM. Visitation will be at Roseneath Funeral Home of Arcadia on Friday from 9:00AM to 10:30AM. Officiating will be Rev. Thomas W. Patton, Senior Adult Minister at Cypress Baptist Church in Benton, LA. Ruby was born August 12, 1915 in Centerville, TX and passed away January 2, 2007 in Bossier City, LA. She resided on Lake Bruin in St. Joseph, LA for over 65 years and served Tensas Parish Library System as an Assistant Librarian and Library Manager for 31 years before her retirement in 1982. Ruby attended LSU School of Library Science and published several articles relating to the public library system. Ruby was very interested in history and authored the book, "On the Road to Rodney, A Town Condemned by a River...The Mighty Mississippi," which was recently printed. Her life's mate was Emmett Wilmer Gipson who succumbed in 1989 after 55 years of marriage. After his death she resided in West Monroe, LA a few years and was a volunteer in the Ouachita Parish Public Library Children's Department and also served as a Pink Lady at Glenwood Regional Medical Center before returning to her home on Lake Bruin in 1994. Her husband preceded Ruby in death as well as her parents Roy Clifford Burleson and Elizabeth Katherine Lynum Burleson of Centerville, TX. Also, four brothers and two sisters preceded her. She is survived by a daughter, Bettye Gipson Barnes (Johnny) of Benton, LA, son, James R. Gipson (Linda) of Zachary, LA; grandchildren, Lynn Gipson Goodwin (Michael) of West Monroe, LA, James R. "Rob" Gipson Jr of Slaughter, LA, and Stacey Barnes Noble (Thomas) of Plano, TX; three great-grandchildren, John Michael Goodwin and Kaleigh Elizabeth Goodwin of West Monroe, LA and Matthew Trace Noble of Plano, TX. Other survivors include brother, Robert Burleson of Harrisburg, PA; niece, Jean Gipson Ervin (Gordon), and nephew Johnny Gipson, all of Springhill, LA. Ruby's dearest friend and suite-mate at Pilgrim Manor Guest Care in Bossier City, Marguerite Stell survives her. The family would like to express their loving thanks to her former caregivers in St. Joseph, Yvonne, Flora, Vicki, Carla and Celia. Appreciation is expressed to Dr. Ted Warren, Dr. Tom Rodsuwan, Pilgrim Manor Guest Care Administrators, Nurses and Nursing Assistants, and to Southern Care Hospice for their compassionate care during Ruby's twilight years. Appreciation is expressed also to Tommy Patton, Barbara Burke, Laverne Madden, Suzanne Sojourner and Shirley Novak for their faithful visitation through the Homebound L.I.G.H.T. ministry at Cypress Baptist Church. Pallbearers will be Johnny Barnes, Ellis Fowler, Rob Gipson, John Michael Goodwin, Michael Goodwin, Bobby Joe King and Thomas Noble. Honorary pallbearers are Jerry Chandler, Gordon Ervin, Louis Favron and Robert James Lancaster. The family suggests memorial donations be made to Cypress Baptist Church Senior Adult Bus Fund in Benton, LA and to The Shriner's Hospital for Children in Shreveport, LA.

MRS. LULA L. GRIGGS Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Lula L. Griggs, 92, of Calhoun, LA will be held at 2:00PM, Friday, January 5, 2007 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Neil Everett. Interment will follow at Indian Village Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Griggs was born June 16, 1914 in Appalachie, VA and passed away on January 2, 2007 in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Griggs was a devout Baptist. Mrs. Griggs was preceded in death by her son, Kenny L. Saylor. Survivors are her daughters, Berthie Parli of Beecher, IL and Barbara Coley and husband, Raymond of Portsmouth, VA and sons, Kinard Ray Saylor and wife, Louise of Eros, LA, Raven Saylor and wife, Debbie of London, KY, Wallen Saylor, Jr. and wife, Tonya of Evansville, IN and Wilburn Saylor and wife, Geraldine of Mantero, IL and 18 grand children, 19 great grandchildren and 10 great great grand children. Pallbearers will be John Paul Rieger, Ray Walters, Arlon Terrell, Ray Chapman, Randy Wilbanks and Robert Forrest. Visitation will be 5:00PM-8:00PM, Thursday, January 4, 2007 at the funeral home. Special thanks to the people at the Landmark Nursing Home, Glenwood Hospital staff and Cornerstone Hospital for their care of Mrs. Lula Griggs. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

MRS. NANCY SAMANTHA SANDERSON Mulhearn Funeral Home Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Samantha Sanderson, 91, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:30AM Thursday, January 4, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Mildred Lenard officiating. Graveside service will be held at Red Wing Cemetery in Oak Grove, LA, at 1:30PM Thursday. Mrs. Sanderson was born on February 5, 1915 in Ellisville, MS and passed away on January 1, 2007 at her home in Monroe, LA. She had lots of hobbies; her main ones were fishing, hunting, cooking and working in the garden. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry "SR" and three sons, Nelson Matthew, Billy Jerell, and Elton Ray. She is survived by a half sister, Myrtle Patterson, of Oak Grove, LA and nine children: daughter, Irene Dever of Galveston, TX; son, Henry "JR" and wife Carlene of Monroe, LA; son, Basil and wife Norma of Bernice, LA; Dale and wife Hilda of Calhoun, LA; daughter, Jean and husband Bob of San Marcos, TX; son Jerry and wife Flo of West Monroe, LA; daughter, Maenell Sanderson of New Caney, TX; daughter Sandra Vaillancourt of Virginia Beach, VA; and son Shelby and wife Jayne of Austin, TX; twenty-nine grandchildren; forty-nine great grandchildren; and thirteen great great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Ricky Sanderson, Matt Sanderson, Roger Sanderson, Neal Sanderson, Ronnie Dever, Maurice Nelson, Philip Kirtley, and Mike Price. Honorary pallbearer will be Raymond Perkins. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 9:00PM Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Everyone who knew her will miss her. She always had a smile and always found something good in everyone she knew.

Dorothy Afeman, 67
Dorothy Afeman of West Monroe, a retired State Board of Education secretary, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Margie E. Anderson, 64
QUITMAN — Margie E. Anderson, a postal employee, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Quitman United Methodist Church. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Friday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial is in Bear Creek Cemetery.

Percy Keith Dean, 55
FARMERVILLE — Percy Keith Dean, a farmer, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Liberty Hill/Taylor Cemetery, Farmerville.

Michael Louis Griggs, 22
Michael Louis Griggs of West Monroe, an ironworker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Burial will be in Douglas Cemetery, Choudrant.

J.E. Hobson, 65
STERLINGTON — J.E. Hobson, owner and operator of Hobson Wrecking Yard, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Crossroads Cemetery.

Julia J.H. Howard, 85
HEBERT — Julia Josephine Hampton Howard, a Columbia Heights Pharmacy employee and co-owner of the Klothes Pin, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 8 a.m. until time of services today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hebert Cemetery.

Linda Mapp Humphries, 49
OLLA — Linda Mapp Humphries, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

Vernon Lamar Luckett, 75
NEWELLTON — Vernon Lamar Luckett, a retired carpenter, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Clint Miller, 83
RUSTON — Clint Miller, a former Caddo Parish School System teacher, coach, principal, and supervisor and a retired U.S. Navy lieutenant commander, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Slaughter Cemetery, Rodessa. Visitation is 10 a.m.-noon Saturday at McGuire Funeral Home, Vivian.

William 'Boots' Nelson, 92
WINNSBORO — William L. "Boots" Nelson, a retired carpenter, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at New Zion Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time today at the church. Burial will be in New Winnsboro Cemetery, Winnsboro, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

William Paul Ochs Sr., 87
William Paul Ochs Sr. of West Monroe, a retired Louisiana Department of Employment Security employee, died Tuesday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Helen Louise Parks, 73
RAYVILLE — Helen Louise Parks, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Nancy S. Sanderson, 91
Nancy Samantha Sanderson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10:30 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Graveside services are at 1:30 p.m. today at Red Wing Cemetery, Oak Grove.

J.V. Smith, 82
J.V. Smith of Monroe, a laborer, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial is in Powell Street Cemetery, Monroe.

Aubra Earl Stuckey, 87
JONESBORO — Aubra Earl Stuckey, a retired auto parts manager, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Friday at Jonesboro Cemetery, Jonesboro. Visitation is 9 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Previously acknowledged
Ezell, Dennis James: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Calhoun.
Garrett, Kimberly Ann: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Gipson, Ruby Burleson: 11 a.m. Friday, Alabama Cemetery near Arcadia.
Massey, Zelma Lue: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Matthews, James E.: 2 p.m. today, Fort Necessity Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Montgomery, David: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Union Baptist Church, Marion.
Nute, Jackie: 2 p.m. Saturday, Farmerville Recreation Center, Farmerville.
Ross, Leonard Motts: 9 a.m. Friday, graveside Powell Street Cemetery, Monroe.
Sistrunk, Marion M.: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
White, Misty Perot: 10 a.m. today, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Homer

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

MR. WILLIAM JACKSON BARNES Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Service for Mr. Jack Barnes, 79, of Swartz, LA, will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, January 6, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev. Wayne James officiating. Interment will follow in Carlton Cemetery in Calhoun, LA. Mr. Barnes went to his heavenly reward on January 3, 2007, at home with his family and friends gathered around. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Bert Lee and Leila Fitzpatrick Barnes; daughter, Kathy Harris; and grandson, Michael Barnes, Jr. Survivors include his wife of twenty years, LaVerne Scalia Barnes; three sons; Bill Barnes and wife Cathy; and Dan Barnes and wife Jane all of Spearsville, LA; and Michael Barnes Sr. and wife Vickie of West Monroe, LA; step son, Tony Scalia and wife Terry of Swartz, LA; nine grandchildren; three step grand children; five great grand children; two step great grandchildren; brother, Ivy Ralph Barnes and wife Margie; mother of his children, Elaine Barnes; and numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. Pallbearers will be Ben Barnes, Jared Walker, Chad Barnes, Anthony Scalia, Jason Poland, and Richie Redding. Honorary pallbearer will be Chris Harris. Visitation will be from 10:00AM until service time Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. The family would like to express a special thanks to Southern Care Hospice for all their love and care these past few weeks. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MRS. VERNICE MCDANIEL CURRY Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Service for Mrs. Vernice McDaniel Curry, 92, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00AM Saturday, January 6, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev Wesley Pittman officiating. Interment will follow in Hasley Cemetery. Mrs. Curry passed away on January 4, 2007, at the West Monroe Guest House. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in West Monroe. Mrs. Curry was preceded in death by her husband Dock C. Curry. Survivors include her two children, Carolyn Crawford and husband Joe; and Ginger Gulett and husband Jim all of West Monroe, LA; four grandchildren, Joey Crawford, Doug Crawford, Clint Gulett, and Cliff Gulett; seven great grandchildren, Josh, Chris, Dallas, Seth, Carter, Garett, and Chandler; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Joey Crawford, Doug Crawford, Clint Gulett, Jay Hicks, Dale Hayes, and Justin Malone. Honorary pallbearer will be Cliff Gulett. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 7:00PM Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

LINDA ANN FRANKLIN MAPP HUMPHRIES Riser Funeral Home Olla, LA Services for Linda Ann Franklin Mapp Humphries, age 50 of Jena will be held at 2:00PM, Friday, January 5, 2007 from the Standard Baptist Church in Olla with Rev. Scotty McDowell officiating. Interment will follow in the Chickasaw Cemetery east of Olla. Mrs. Humphries was born in Olla on January 3, 1957 to the union of Vanner James and Doris Hamilton Franklin and died Tuesday, January 2, 2007 in Jena from injuries received in an automobile accident. She was a private sitter. She was a caring and loving person who helped any one in need. Her family was her life. Survivors include her husband of six weeks, whom she loved: Michael Ray Humphries of Jena, her mother: Doris Hamilton Franklin of Olla, her sons: Daniel Justin Mapp of Olla, Michael Jacob Mapp and his wife: Melissa of Olla and Joshua David Mapp and his wife: Nikki of Shreveport, her step-son: Anthony Humphries of Whitehall, her grandchildren: Alexis Mapp, Shane Mapp and Anakan Mapp, her sisters: Ruby Moody and her husband: William of Olla, Ellen Smith and her husband: Roy of Olla and Juanita "Nina" Bailey of Dallas, TX Pallbearers will be Timmy Duke, Michael Duke, William Moody, Roy Smith, Bert Veillion and Jamie Williamson. Honorary pallbearers are Roy Smith, Sr., Albert Ford, Jr. and Woodie Ford. Visitation will be at the church until services.

JERRY G. "JAY BIRD" MCCARTY, SR. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Jerry G. McCarty, Sr. will be 2:00PM, Saturday, January 6, 2007 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Ken Renfroe. Interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mr. McCarty was born on September 13, 1943 and passed away on January 3, 2007. He was preceded in death by his father, Chester A. McCarty and a granddaughter, Caitlin Nicole McCarty. Survivors include his former wife, Yvonne Elizabeth McCarty; daughter, Darlene and Justin Smith; sons, Jerry Glen McCarty, Jr. and fiance Belinda, Derek McCarty and wife Robin; granddaughters, Lisa Frith and Brittany Elizabeth McCarty; grandsons, Craig McCarty, Maverick Glen Smith; mother, Mary McCarty; sisters, Frances Naron and Carolyn Peoples; brothers, Charles McCarty, Jim McCarty and Samuel McCarty; great grandsons, Landon Frith and Isiah Frith. Mr. McCarty was a life long truck driver and his CB handle was "Jay Bird". He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. Visitation will be 5:00PM — 7:00PM, Friday, January 5, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Pallbearers will be Billy Solomon, Lee Solomon, David Jackson, Craig McCarty, Bill Thomas, Luther Williams and Brian Johnson. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

BUEL A. MEREDITH Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Buel Aaron Meredith, age 71 of West Monroe will be held at 10:00AM, Saturday, January 6, 2007 from the Old Bethel Baptist Church west of Clarks with Rev. Jimmy Goodman officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Meredith was born in Columbia on November 2, 1935 to the union of Alva Ernest and Gladys Sanders Meredith and died Thursday, January 4, 2007 at Stoneybrook in West Monroe. He was a retired crane operator and a member of the Old Bethel Baptist Church. Survivors include his children: Bryan and Jan Meredith of Grayson, Becky and C.B. McDonald of West Monroe and Oby and Martha Meredith of Clarks, his brother: David Meredith of St. Francisville, his sisters: Izora M. Cruse of Columbia and Aundie M.Hendrix of Kelly, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be at the church after 3:00PM Friday.

GROVER CLINT MILLER McGuire Funeral Home, Inc Vivian, LA Graveside services for Clint Miller, 83, of Ruston, LA, will be held at Slaughter Cemetery in Rodessa, LA, on Saturday, January 6, 2007. Clint passed away Monday, January 1, 2007, at The Terrace in Ruston. Visitation will be held at McGuire Funeral Home in Vivian, Louisiana from 10:00AM to 12:00PM prior a family graveside service at 2:00PM. Dr. Miller died following an extended illness. Dr. Miller was a former teacher, coach, principal, and supervisor in the Caddo Parish School System. He was the first principal of North Highlands Elementary in Shreveport. Dr. Miller served as the Director of Student Teachers for Northwestern State University in Shreveport and later served as the Director of Graduate Studies in Education at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston. He was also retired from the United States Navy as a Lieutenant Commander, and his military service included serving in World War II. Clint was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Dodd Miller, his infant son, Stephen Clint Miller, his infant granddaughter, Lauren Ellen Bell, his parents, Alva and Grover Miller, his sister, Norelle Miller, his brother, Cled Miller, and his in-laws, Albertus and Gussie Dodd. Clint is survived by his daughter, Susan Bell and husband, Danny of Ruston, his grandsons, Stephen Bell of Shreveport and Clint Bell of Ruston. He is also survived by his brother Milton Miller and wife Theresa of Amarillo, TX and a sister-in-law, Dorothy Miller of Downsville, and numerous nieces and nephews. Special thanks would like to be extended to Dr. J.V. Jones, Dr. Tommy Smith and to the staff of the Health South Hospital in Ruston, and of The Terrace/Arbor in Ruston for the kindness and care provided during his stay in their facilities. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or to the charity of the donor's choice.

WILLIAM PAUL OCHS, SR. Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. William Paul Ochs, Sr., 87, of West Monroe, will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, January 6, 2007, at McGuire United Methodist Church with Rev. Michi Head officiating. Interment will follow in St. Paschal's Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mr. Ochs was born February 6, 1919 in New Orleans, LA and passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2007 after a lengthy illness. He was a member of McGuire United Methodist Church and a U. S. Marine Corp. veteran. Mr. Ochs is survived by his five daughters, Susanne Ochs Landry of West Monroe, LA, Janet Ochs Norris of Knoxville, TN, Marcia Ochs Smith of Lafayette, LA, Melanie Ochs Perkins and husband Michael of Lima, Peru, and Laurie Ochs of San Francisco, CA; two sons, Gregory J. Ochs and wife Sharron of Lexington, TN, and William Paul Ochs, Jr. and wife Bonnie of West Monroe, LA; and eleven grandchildren, Meghan Pettis and husband Daniel, Beth Landry, Jill Landry, Jim Norris, Joy Norris, Lana Smith, Gregory Ochs, Jr., Gretchen Perkins, Victoria Perkins, Paul Ochs, III, and Hannah Ochs. Pallbearers will be Jim Norris, Gregory Ochs, Jr., Paul Ochs, III, Matt Linebarger, Daniel Pettis, and Donald Howell. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00PM until 7:00PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to McGuire United Methodist Church Building Fund, or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

JACOB MACK SANDERS Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Funeral services for Mr. Jacob Mack Sanders, 93, of Swartz, LA are scheduled for 2:00PM Saturday, January 6, 2007 at the Chapel of Golden Funeral Home with Bros. Harold Thomas and Norwood Shelton officiating. Interment will follow at the Concord Cemetery near Oak Grove, LA. Mr. Sanders, a retired employee of 30 years with Texas Gas Transmission and faithful member of the Christadelphian Ecclesia in Swartz, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2007 at the Avalon Place Nursing Home. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. Mr. Sanders was born in West Carroll Parish on January 9, 1913 to the late Walter and Annie Sanders. He is also preceded in death by brothers, Robert Lee, Percival, Walter Jr. and Amos Sanders; sisters, Abigail Thomas, Leone Heard and Candace Simonson; grandson, Don R. Tyson, Jr. and sons-in-law, Don R. Tyson and Clarke M. Williams, Jr. He is survived by his beloved wife of 71 years, Verna Delilah Sanders of Swartz, LA; Maxine Tyson of Swartz, LA, Vicki Husted and husband Billy of Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Tonya Tyson Moore and husband Trace, Tami Tyson Cobb of Monroe, LA, Clarke Mcrae "Trey" Williams, III of Baton Rouge, LA; great grandchildren, Rachel and Emily Moore, Joel Cobb and wife Kristy, Lauren and Garrett Cobb; sister- in-law, Myrtis Sanders of Swartz, LA and a host of loving nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers are: Clarke Mcrae Williams III, Joel Cobb, Garrett Cobb, Trace Moore, Gerald Simonson, Roger Simonson, Henry Newton and Elee Trichel. Honorary pallbearers are: Mack Thomas, and Lonnie Taylor. Visitation will be held from 12 noon until service time on Saturday, January 6, 2007 at Golden Funeral Home. The family would like to express their loving thanks to the caring and dedicated staffs of Avalon Nursing Home and Hospice Care of Louisiana.

MRS. LORRAINE GORMAN TOWNSEND Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Lorraine Gorman Townsend, 83, will be 10:00AM, Saturday, January 6, 2007 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Gerald Lewis, and Rev. Bill Lewis. Interment will follow at Coax Cemetery in Baskin, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mrs. Townsend was born September 7, 1923 in Winnsboro, LA and went to be with her Lord on January 4, 2007. She was a member of Swartz Assembly of God Church. As a loving mother and grandmother, she will be greatly missed. Mrs. Townsend is survived her two children, James Townsend and wife Sheila of West Monroe, and Linda Temple and husband Don of Swartz; three grandchildren, Stephanie Smith and husband Jamie, Chris Temple and wife April, and Jeff Townsend and wife Dawn; seven great grandchildren, Megan Smith, Christian Temple, MacKenzie Townsend, MacGregor Townsend, MacCade Townsend, Kendall Townsend and Parker Townsend; sisters, Joyce Young, Everlene Westerburg, brother Macune Gorman. Visitation will be 5:00PM until 9:00PM Friday January 5, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

JAMES EDWARD WINDHAM Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. James Edward Windham, 78, of Monroe, will be at 10:00AM Saturday, January 6, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Marcelle Crow officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Windham was born March 4, 1928 in Mangham, LA and passed away Thursday, January 04, 2007, at St. Francis Specialty Hospital in Monroe. He was a member of Reveille United Methodist Church. Mr. Windham served his country proudly in WWII in the U. S. Navy Seabees. Mr. Windham is survived by his wife, Dot Windham; son, C. O. Windham and wife Judy; daughter, Mae and husband David Coleman; grandchildren, Michelle Jenkins and husband Ronnie, Rachele Kennedy and husband Kevin, Chuck Windham, Jonathan Windham, James Draughn, and Chris Draughn; five great grand children, Hannah Windham, Ashley Primm, Brittany Primm, Daniel Kennedy, and Michael Kennedy; two brothers, Larry Windham, and Bill Windham; and one sister, Mildred Wagnon. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Reveille United Methodist Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Georgia Vickers Allen, 88
CROWVILLE — Georgia Vickers Allen, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Lamar Baptist Church. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today at Lamar Baptist Church. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

LaFaydra N. Benard, 25
LAKE PROVIDENCE — LaFaydra Nicole Lockhart Benard, a receptionist, died Wednesday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Lake Providence High School auditorium. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Gaither Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Henry L. Brown, 55
WINNSBORO — Henry L. Brown, a construction worker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Sims-Gethsemane Memorial Garden Cemetery, Winnsboro, under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Nellie Carter, 93
WINNSBORO — Nellie Carter, a retired seamstress, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Greenwood Cemetery, Pineville under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

George E. Cheathon Jr., 59
TALLULAH — George E. Cheathon Jr. died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James AME Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.

James R. Deloach, 63
James Richard "Cowboy" Deloach of Calhoun, a retired permit agent, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Georgia Edwards, 100
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Georgia Edwards, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Florell B. Eubanks, 80
PIONEER — Florell B. Eubanks, a cashier, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Unity Cemetery, Pioneer.

A.J. Franklin, 82
WINNSBORO — A.J. Franklin, a senior service technician, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Temple Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Lula L. Griggs, 92
Lula L. Griggs of Calhoun, a retired farmer, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Indian Village Cemetery, Calhoun.

Gladys 'Judy' Jewell, 58
Gladys "Judy" Jewell of Calhoun, a retired Office of Human Development clerical supervisor, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jackie Nute, 51
FARMERVILLE — Jackie Nute, a carpenter, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Gentle Hand Church, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in County Line Cemetery, Spearsville.

Helen Louise Parks, 73
RAYVILLE — Helen Louise Parks, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Eastside Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery, Rayville.

Leonard Motts Ross, child
Leonard Motts Ross, the 11-month-old son of Geneva Motts and Leonard Ross of Monroe, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Baby Boy Shakir, Infant
SPEARSVILLE — Baby Boy Shakir, infant son of Belinda Ann and Sajjaad Shakir, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Hubert Shipley, 91
FARMERVILLE — Hubert Shipley, a retired radio and TV repairman, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Elmo Smith, 95
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Elmo Smith, a truck driver and church deacon, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Myrtis B. Spruill, 80
VICKSBURG, Miss. — Myrtis B. Spruill, formerly of Delhi, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is 11 a.m. until time of services Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Faith Memorial Park Cemetery, Delhi.

Frances Williams, 68
Frances Williams of Monroe, a retired Safeway employee, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lady B. Williams, 71
RAYVILLE — Lady B. Williams, a cook, died Dec. 30. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 6-7 p.m today at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Royal Blue Cemetery, Rayville.

Sipes 'Pete' Wolfe Jr., 62
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Sipes Henry "Pete" Wolfe Jr., a welder, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Previously acknowledged
Anderson, Margie E.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Quitman United Methodist Church, Quitman.
Dean, Percy Keith: 10 a.m. today, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Gipson, Ruby Burleson: 11 a.m. today, Alabama Cemetery near Arcadia.
Luckett, Vernon Lamar: 2 p.m. today, graveside Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton.
Miller, Clint: 2 p.m. Saturday, Slaughter Cemetery, Rodessa.
Montgomery, David: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Union Baptist Church, Marion.
Smith, J.V.: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Luke Baptist Church, Monroe.
Stuckey, Aubra Earl: 11 a.m. today, Jonesboro Cemetery, Jonesboro

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

MR. JAMES "COWBOY" DELOACH Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. James "Cowboy" DeLoach, 63, will be 2:00 P.M., Sunday, January 7, 2007 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Neil Everett. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mr. DeLoach was born on May 27, 1943 and passed away on January 4, 2007 after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his father, James Paul DeLoach. Survivors include his beloved wife of 27 years, Fay Sutton DeLoach; mother, Ruth DeLoach; sons, Julius DeLoach of South Carolina and Dr. Mark DeLoach and wife Charlie of Laurel, Mississippi; daughter, Alicia Campbell and husband Steve of Biloxi, Mississippi; sisters, Janell Snell, Joann Carter, Judy Carter and Jean Roland; brother, John Paul DeLoach; 8 grandchildren, 7 nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Pallbearers will be family members and friends. Visitation will be 5:00PM— 9:00PM, Saturday, January 6, 2007 at the funeral home. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

JAMES LEON FRENCH, SR. John Kramer & Son Alexandria, LA Services for James Leon French, Sr. will be at 2:00PM Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007, in the chapel of John Kramer & Son with Rev. David Shaw officiating. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Ball under direction of John Kramer & Son. James Leon French, Sr., 85, of Alexandria, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007, in Rapides Regional Medical Center. Mr. French served in the U.S. Army in World War II. He was a graduate of LSU and was an avid LSU football fan. Mr. French was a registered Professional Engineer. He helped raise his two grandchildren and saw that all his children and grandchildren had a college education. Mr. French was Third Degree Mason. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Opal M. French; his second wife, Kathlyn E. French; his parents, James F. and Frances French; his sister, Evelyn Koppenheffer and three brothers, Eugene, Tyrus and Reginald French. He is survived by five children, James L. French, Jr. and his wife, Margaret of Broken Bow, OK; Judith M. French of Baton Rouge, LA; John Z. French of Baton Rouge, LA; Jeffrey W. French of Baton Rouge, LA; Jean Robin French of Houston, TX; two grandchildren, Kathy Mason and her husband, Roy of Minooka, IL; Bobby Pedrami of Dallas, TX; one sister Maggie Mae Price of Elmer, LA; two great grandchildren. Friends are asked to call from 4:00PM until 8:00PM Saturday and form 10:00AM until time of service Sunday at John Kramer & Son. Notes of condolence may be sent to the family online at kramerfunerals@aol.com.

GLADYS "JUDY" JAMES Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside Services for Mrs. Gladys "Judy" James, 58, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00PM Sunday, January 7, 2007 at Hasley Cemetery with Brother Shane Warren officiating. Judy passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2007 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. She was a life-long resident of West Monroe, LA. She was a retired clerical supervisor for the Office of Human Development. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by her son, Donald Parker and wife Jody of Mobile, AL, daughter, Stacey Williams and husband Eric of Calhoun, LA, mother and step-father, Mable and Jake Ryburn of Monticello, AR, sister, Patricia Bennett of West Monroe, LA, and brother, John Winborne of West Monroe, LA, and grandchildren, Scott Williams, Heather Parker, Johnathon Stapleton, and Rachel Parker. Pallbearers will be Jurd Dean, Dale Smith, Eric Williams, Steven Brown, Danny Mitcham and Scott Williams. Honorary Pallbearer will be Johnathon Stapleton. Visitation will be from Noon until Service Time Sunday January 7, 2007, at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.

MRS. ALTHEA KENT Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral service for Mrs. Althea Kent, 83, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, January 7, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe with Monty Hogg officiating. Interment will follow in Hasley Cemetery. Mrs. Kent was born on May 7, 1923 and passed away on January 5, 2007, at her residence. She was a seamstress, and swim team Mom. Mrs. Kent loved to go to Destin Beach, playing golf and spending time with her grandchildren, great grandchildren and the love of her life, her husband, Floyd Kent who preceded her in death. Survivors include her two sons, Jimmy Kent and wife Gayle and John Kent and wife Nona; six grandchildren, Scott West, Stephen Kent, Chris Kent, Brandi Kent Massey, Aaron Kent and Madeline Kent; and six great grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 12noon until service time Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

DONALD RAYMOND PURSER Southern Funeral Home Winnfield, LA Donald Raymond Purser, age 77 of Winnfield, passed away, Thursday, January 4, 2007 at Lafayette General Medical Center. Mr. Purser was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Winnfield and attended Northwestern State University where he lettered in football. He is a graduate of University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Mr. Purser was regional director of Region 6 and Huey P. Long Vo Tech School. He was a past president of Winnfield Rotary Club and was a Paul Harris Fellow. Mr. Purser was a U. S. Navy Veteran. Mr. Purser is the son of the late Paul Raymond Purser and the late Irma Llaine Hendrix Purser. He was also preceded in death by a brother: Dr. R. L. "Cotton" Purser and by a sister: Betty Joe Jackson. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Jane C. Purser, three sons: Paul Purser and his wife Rosanne of Winnsboro, Donald Purser and his wife Leah of Madison, Ms., Matt Purser and his wife Tracy of Allen, Tx.; one daughter: Pamela Gunter and her husband Richmond of Lafayette; six grandchildren: Rich, Donovan, Allie, Logan, Mitchell, and Megan. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 Sunday, January 7, 2007 at the First Presbyterian Church of Winnfield with Reverend Danny Keyes officiating and under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield. Friends may visit with the family in their home at 1512 Maple St. in Winnfield on Saturday from 9:00AM until 5:00PM. In lieu of flowers the family request that memorials be made to the Rotary Club of Winnfield at P.O. Box 350 of Winnfield, La 71483.

GWENDOLYN WILLIAMSON RISER Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Funeral Services for Mrs. Gwendolyn Williamson Riser, age 90, of Ruston, Louisiana will be held on Sunday, January 7, 2007 at 2:00PM at the Temple Baptist Church Chapel in Ruston, Louisiana. Rev. Dale Oden and Dr. Rick Byargeon will be officiating with burial to follow in the Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, Louisiana. Mrs. Riser was born on September 27, 1916 in Simsboro, Louisiana and passed away on January 4, 2007 in Ruston, Louisiana. Mrs. Riser retired from Louisiana Tech University following twenty two years of service as an Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Life Sciences. She was also a very active member of Temple Baptist Church where she was a member of the Good Neighbor Sunday School Class and also active in the circle at Temple. Mrs. Riser was preceded in death by her parents: John Wesley Williamson and Ellen Strother Williamson; her sisters: Grace Calahan, Lillian Calahan, Ermine Napper; brother: Lawrence Williamson; and her husband of 65 years: Mr. Ben Dalton Riser. She is survived by: 3 daughters: Ellen Riser LaCroix of Ruston, Louisiana; Ann Riser Sumlin of Monroe, Louisiana; and Kathy Ellington and her husband, Jay of Montclair, Virginia; Grandchildren: Greg (Tania) Hilburn of Monroe, Louisiana; Kevin (Holley) Hilburn of Ruston, Louisiana; Anne Marie Hilburn of Ruston, Louisiana; Chris Ellington & Catherine Fishbaugh of Calimesa, CA; Lindy (Roy) Burns of Baltimore, Maryland; and Parker Ellington of Ruston, Louisiana; Great Grandchildren: Steven & William Ledford, Seth Hilburn all of Ruston, Louisiana and Landry Burns of Baltimore, Maryland; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be: Greg Hilburn, Kevin Hilburn, Parker Ellington, Roy Burns, Wiley Hilburn, Sammy Riser, and Wayne Causey. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Good Neighbor Sunday School Class. Visitation will be Saturday, January 6, 2007 from 5:00PM — 7:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, Louisiana. Planned memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

WILLIAM BUIE SCRIBER Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Funeral services for Mr. William Buie Scriber, 97, of Winnsboro, Louisiana will be at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, January 7, 2007 at the First United Methodist Church in Winnsboro with Rev. Harold Childs and Rev. Hank Hamilton officiating. Burial will be in the Grayson Family Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 4:00PM to 6:00 PM Saturday, January 6, at the Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro. William Buie Scriber was a life long resident of Franklin Parish. He graduated from Fort Necessity High School, Draughns Business School in Shreveport and following military service, from the first LSU School of Banking in Baton Rouge. In 1929, he joined the Winnsboro State Bank as a teller, working his way up to become President and Chairman of the Board. In 1980, he retired as President and later, in 1985, retired from the Board. Upon retirement, he was made Director Emeritus of Winnsboro State Bank. He served on various banking committees, both regional and state wide; including three years on the State Board of Louisiana Banker's Association. As a World War II veteran, Buie served with the Army Air Corp in the China-Burma-India Theater as a finance officer. He entered basic training at Fort Benjamin Harrison, transferred to Barksdale and then went overseas. Buie was active in the civic and community affairs of Franklin Parish; serving on the Winnsboro Town Council for 12 years. Other positions included President of Winnsboro Lion's Club, President of the Franklin Parish School Board, and President of the Winnsboro-Franklin Parish Chamber of Commerce. He is past Commander of VFW Post 3155 and a member of Diamond-Hawthorne American Legion Post 84. Buie loved his Church, the First United Methodist of Winnsboro, serving as a Lay Speaker, president of Men's Bible Class, Sunday School Superintendent, member of the Finance Committtee and various other church committees. He always considered it a privilege to be a "greeter" for those entering the sancutary. His parents, Mr. And Mrs. Harry Scriber, three brothers, Roy Scriber, Bernard Scriber and James Scriber, and grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. Harvey Willis and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Scriber, preceded him in death. Survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary Virginia Harkey Scriber; one son, Bill Scriber and wife Mary Joan; one daughter, Ginger White and husband Cloid White; granddaughters Amy Scriber Szucs and Grayson White and grandsons Ben Scriber, Kris White, Stephen Scriber, Hunter White and Viktor Szucs; and one great-grandson, William Cole Szucs. Other family includes his special sister-in-law Joy Scriber and her sons, Ray Scriber and Glen Scriber; sister-in-law Elaine Scriber and daughter Cherie Mulhearn and James and Billy Scriber, sons of James Scriber. Pallbearers will be five grandsons, Ben Scriber, Kris White, Stephen Scriber, Hunter White, Viktor Szucs and nephews Ray Scriber, Glen Scriber and Billy Scriber. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Golden and the First United Methodist Church Men's Bible Class. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Winnsboro or to a favorite charity as a memorial to Buie. Members of the VFW Post #3155 will conduct a flag presentation ceremony.

FRANCES WILLIAMS Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Frances Williams, 68 of Monroe, LA formerly of Farmerville, will be held 10:00 AM, Sunday, January 7, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Interment to follow at Odgen Cemetery, Liddeville, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Williams was born September 8, 1938 in Rayville, LA and passed away January 4, 2007 in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her husband Albert "Earl" Williams and a sister, Judy Parrott. Mrs. Williams is survived by a daughter, Judy Fuller and husband Cecil, granddaughters, Tonya Fuller Stein, Heather Thacker and husband Jeremy, a grandson, Heath Fuller and fiance' Christina Pace; 1 great grandson and 3 great granddaughters 2 brothers, Richard Driggers and Alvin Collins; 5 sisters, Opal McAdams, Ellen Kilgore, Faye Manuel, Geneva Lanzwick, and Juanita Jackson. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00PM until 9:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Condolences may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Jack Barnes, 79
Jack Barnes of Swartz, retired self- employed businessman, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Carlton Cemetery, Calhoun.

Robert Lee 'Bo' Bracy, 58
Robert Lee 'Bo' Bracy of Monroe, a construction worker, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. today at St. Joe Baptist Church, Rhymes. Burial will be at a later date at Brightwater AME Church, Alto, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Brenda Brown, 65
SACHSE, Texas — Brenda Brown, a retired LVN, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Silver Cross Cemetery, Tallulah.

Doyle E. Crosby, 53
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Doyle E. Crosby, a welder, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at New Forest Cemetery. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Vernice 'Bill' Curry, 92
Vernice 'Bill' McDaniel Curry of West Monroe, a retired salesperson, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Ellis Franklin Jeffcoats, 91
BASTROP — Ellis Franklin Jeffcoats, a Knickerbocker Construction heavy equipment mechanic, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Calvary Baptist Church, Goodwill. Burial will be in Redwing Cemetery, Oak Grove under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Johnnie Lee, 74
TALLULAH — Johnnie Lee died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Jerry G. McCarty Sr., 63
Jerry G. 'Jay Bird' McCarty Sr., a truck driver, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Buel Aaron Meredith, 71
Buel Aaron Meredith of West Monroe, a retired crane operator, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Old Bethel Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in church cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

William Paul Ochs Sr., 87
William Paul Ochs Sr. of West Monroe, a retired Louisiana Department of Employment Security employee, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at McGuire United Methodist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time today at the church. Burial will be in St. Paschal Catholic Church Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Helen Louise Parks, 73
RAYVILLE — Helen Louise Parks, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Eastside Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 9 a.m. to noon at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery.

Alsie McClary Scribner, 80
COLUMBIA — Alsie McClary Scribner, a retired Caldwell Clerk of Court, died Friday. Memorial services are 6:30 p.m. Monday at Cross Roads Baptist Church, west of Grayson under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Paul Sharman, 60
HOUSTON — Paul Sharman, an inspector/expediter for the gas and oil industry, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery.

Hubert Shipley, 91
FARMERVILLE — Hubert Shipley, a retired radio and television repairman, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Farmerville City Cemetery.

Annie Stuckey Tanner, 91
BATON ROUGE — Annie Stuckey Tanner, a retired teacher formerly of Bernice, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Douglas Cemetery near Choudrant.

Lorraine Townsend, 83
Lorraine Townsend of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Coax Cemetery, Baskin.

James E. Windham, 78
James Edward Windham of Monroe, a retired farmer, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Carnelia Smith Yates, 79
MONTEREY — Carnelia Smith Yates, a hairdresser, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oswalt Cemetery, Ferriday.

Previously acknowledged
Allen, Georgia Vickers: 10 a.m. today, Lamar Baptist Church, Crowville.
Anderson, Margie E.: 2 p.m. today, Quitman United Methodist Church.
Benard, Lafaydra N.: 2:30 p.m. today, Lake Providence High School Auditorium.
Brown, Henry L.: 11 a.m. today, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church.
Carter, Nellie: 2 p.m. today, Greenwood Cemetery, Pineville.
Cheathon, George E. Jr.: 11 a.m. today, St. James AME Church, Tallulah.
Eubanks, Florell B.: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Miller, Clint: 2 p.m. today, Slaughter Cemetery, Rodessa.
Montgomery, David: 2 p.m. today, Mount Union Baptist Church, Marion.
Nute, Jackie: 2 p.m. today, Gentle Hand Church, Farmerville.
Parks, Helen Louise: 2 p.m. today, Eastside Baptist Church, Rayville.
Smith, Deacon Elmo: 1 p.m. today, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Smith, J.V.: 1 p.m. today, St. Luke Baptist Church, Monroe.
Spruill, Myrtis B.: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
Williams, Lady B.: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Rayville

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

MRS. ALTHEA KENT MRS. ALTHEA KENT Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral service for Mrs. Althea Kent, 83, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, January 7, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe with Monty Hogg officiating. Interment will follow in Hasley Cemetery. Mrs. Kent was born on May 7, 1923 and passed away on January 5, 2007, at her residence. She was a seamstress, and swim team Mom. Mrs. Kent loved to go to Destin Beach, playing golf and spending time with her grand- children, great grandchildren and the love of her life, her husband, Floyd Kent who preceded her in death. Survivors include her two sons, Jimmy Kent and wife Gayle and John Kent and wife Nona; six grandchildren, Scott West, Stephen Kent, Chris Kent, Brandi Kent Massey, Aaron Kent and Madeline Kent; and six great grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 12noon until service time Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome. com

OTHO DOUGLAS LINN OTHO DOUGLAS LINN Heckart-Gillespie Funeral Home Sedalia, MO Otho Douglas Linn, 53, of Sedalia, MO, died Dec. 31, 2006, at his home. He was born March 31, 1953, in Canton, MS, a son of Willie Jr. and Ella Linn. Mr. Linn was a member of First Baptist Church, in Sedalia, where he served as a deacon. Surviving are his wife, Grace; two sons, Andrew Linn and Adam Linn; his mother, Ella Linn, of West Monroe, LA; a brother, Melvin Lynn, of Carmichael, CA; three sisters, Arma Hanspard and Gwen Linn, both of Seattle, WA, and Beverly Robinson, of Sterlington, LA. He was predeceased by his father and a sister, Lori Wright. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 4, 2007, at First Baptist Church in Sedalia.

HILDA JEANETTE MASSEY MANLY HILDA JEANETTE MASSEY MANLY Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Hilda Jeanette Massey Manly, 61, will be 10:00AM, Monday, January 8, 2007 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Russell Rhodes. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Manly was born on February 4, 1945 and passed away on January 5, 2007. Mrs. Manly was preceded in death by her husband Herman Louis Burch, her father James Massey, her mother Jeanette Massey, brothers, Bobby Joe Massey, Jerry Leroy Massey, Johnny Ellis Massey, and Terry Dwayne Massey. Survivors include her daughters: Sharon Hudleston and husband Kenneth and Peggy Hastings and husband Alton; son: Billy Dewayne Massey; brother: Jackie Dwayne Massey; sisters: Loretta Janice Fluitt, Linda Gaye Strawn, Shirel Diane Lawrence, Nancy Arlene Zirkle, Donna Gail Golleher; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Heath Gullege, Timothy Ross, Eric Bonvillian, Ernest Lawrence, Jr., Chuck Ervin, and Randy Welch. The family would like to extend thanks to Dr. Mason and Kristen with Hospice Alliance for all their care and comfort and Ann Conville and Rogers Cajun Chicken for all the care and concern they showed during this time. Visitation will be 5:00PM until 8:00PM, Sunday, January 7, 2007 at the funeral home. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

ALSIE MCCLARY SCRIBNE ALSIE MCCLARY SCRIBNER Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Memorial services for Alsie McClary Scribner, age 80, will be held at 6:30PM, Monday, January 8, 2007 from the Cross Roads Baptist Church west of Grayson with Rev. Tommy Nelson officiating. Mrs. Scribner was born in Grayson on October 21, 1926 to the union of Clyde Francis and Karen Holliday McClary and died Friday, January 5, 2007 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe. She was a retired clerk with the Caldwell Parish Clerk of Court office in Columbia, LA. Survivors include her children: Ron Scribner of Columbia, LA, Tom Scribner and Tess S. Dellisanti both of Phoenix, AZ; her sister: Frances Warner of LaGrange, TX; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

ANNIE STUCKEY TANNER ANNIE STUCKEY TANNER Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Annie Stuckey Tanner died Wednesday, January 3, 2007, at the age of 91, at St. Clare Manor, Baton Rouge, LA. She was born in Ruston, LA, grew up in West Monroe, LA, and resided in Bernice, LA 67 years before moving to Baton Rouge, LA in 1998 to be near her daughter and family. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Mildred Ann and Tommy Henry of Baton Rouge, LA; grand- daughter, Milette Gathright of Prairieville; grandson and wife, Ty and Sherri Henry of Pass Christian, MS; great-grand- daughter, Hayden Henry; great grandsons, Aubrey Gathright and Hayes Henry; and a number of nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. J.F. Tanner; parents Ernest and Polly Stuckey; sisters, Frances Taylor, Iva Causey, Pearl Collins, Effie Dozier; and brothers, Savery Stuckey, Sam Stuckey, and Loyle Stuckey. She received B.S. and M.S. degrees from Louisiana Tech University, and in 1986 she was honored as the university’s College of Education Alumnus of the Year. A member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society for women educators, she retired from teaching in Linville and Bernice after 20 years of service. Known for her teaching and cooking skills, she loved her family, church, students, friends and La. Tech. She was a member of University Baptist Church, Baton Rouge. Visitation will be at 9:00AM until a memorial service at 11:00AM on Monday, January 8, 2007, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Douglas Cemetery, Ruston, LA. The family gives special thanks to the St. Clare Manor staff for their loving and compassionate care the past 3 ½ years and especially the last week. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Causey-Tanner Education Endowment, Louisiana Tech Foundation, P.O. Box 1190, Ruston, LA 71273 or University Baptist Church, 5775 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

LEONARD L. TOLAR LEONARD L. TOLAR Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Memorial services for Mr. Leonard L. Tolar, 92, of Rayville, LA will be 10:00AM Monday, January 8, 2007 at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel Rayville, LA with Rev. Troy J. Dennard officiating. Interment to follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery Monroe, LA. Mr. Tolar was born Oct. 19, 1914 in Bradford, AR to the Late George W. Tolar, Sr. and Ollie Durham Tolar. As a mechanic and auto parts man Mr. Leonard had a passion and a knowledge of cars and motors, that very few will ever rival. He loved his work and especially his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Lola Faye Tolar 4 sisters and 2 brothers. He is survived by his daughter Ada Virgina Warren and her husband Bill of Rayville, LA; granddaughter Terri Warren of Swartz, LA; and a brother George Tolar, Jr. of Covina, CA; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends made through the years. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 7:00PM Sunday at the funeral home.

James Deloach, 63
James Richard “Cowboy” Deloach of Calhoun, a retired permit agent, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Eddis Mae Guillot, 70
JIGGER — Eddis Mae Guillot, retired from farming and the U.S. Postal Service, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Turkey Creek Baptist Church at Jigger. Visitation is 5 to 9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Gladys ‘Judy’ James, 58
Gladys “Judy” James of Calhoun, a retired Office of Human Development clerical supervisor, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is noon until service time today. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Althea Kent, 83
Althea Kent of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is noon until service time. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery.
Curtis Loyd McKnight, 81
BASTROP — Curtis Loyd McKnight, a retired Texas Gas Co. employee, died Saturday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Monday at Causey Cemetery near Bastrop. Visitation is 10 a.m. to noon Monday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Gwendolyn W. Riser, 90
RUSTON — Gwendolyn Williamson Riser, a retired secretary, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Temple Baptist Church. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

William Buie Scriber, 97
WINNSBORO — William Buie Scriber, a retired bank president, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Grayson Family Cemetery at Extension under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Hubert E. Shipley, 91
FARMERVILLE — Hubert E. Shipley, a retired radio and television repairman, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Farmerville City Cemetery.

Frances Williams, 68
Frances Williams of Monroe, a caregiver, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Ogden Cemetery at Liddieville.

Previously acknowledged
Scribner, Alsie McClary: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Cross Roads Baptist Church, west of Grayson.
Sharman, Paul: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Shipley, Hubert: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Tanner, Annie Stuckey: 11 a.m. Monday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Yates, Carnelia Smith: 3 p.m. today, Young’s Funeral Home, Ferriday

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

ALBERT ROY THERIOT ALBERT ROY THERIOT Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Albert Roy Theriot, 68, of Monroe, will be at 11:00AM Tuesday, January 9, 2007, at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church with Rev. Mark Watson officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. 7, 1938 in Opelousas, LA and passed away Sunday, January 7, 2007. He loved automobiles, airplanes, and the outdoors. He enjoyed reading. Mr. Theriot served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Theriot is survived by his children, Chris Theriot and wife Diane of Monroe, LA, Tami Wyles and husband Murphy of Chatham, LA, Andy Theriot and wife Tracye of West Monroe, LA, Patrick Theriot and wife Alicia of West Monroe, LA, Develyn Kramer and husband Jason of Monroe, LA, and Ashley Naron and husband Roy of Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Cody Theriot, Jeremy Wyles, Dusty Wyles, Jacob Barmore, Kirby Theriot, Carter Theriot, Matthew Theriot, Kristianna Theriot, Emmaleigh Theriot, and Jadee Kramer; three great-grandsons; mother, Lucille Theriot; brother, Fred Theriot and wife Naomi of Atlanta, GA; sister, Cora Burk and husband Jim of West Monroe, LA; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Theriot is also survived by a special friend of 17 years, Ms. Linda Hanson. Pallbearers will be Cody Theriot, Jeremy Wyles, Dusty Wyles, Jason Kramer, Roy Naron, and Alan Worster. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00PM until 9:00PM and a Vigil Wake service at 6:00PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

MRS. GLENDA WILLIAMS ZAMETTO MRS. GLENDA WILLIAMS ZAMETTO Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Glenda Williams Zametto, age 68, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00AM, Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at North Monroe Baptist Church. Dr. Bill Dye and Rev. Warren Eckart will be officiating with burial to follow in Monroe Memorial Park, Highway 80 in Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mrs. Zametto was born on August 18, 1938, in Little Rock, AR and passed away to be with our Heavenly Father on January 7, 2007, in Monroe after a brief illness. Mrs. Zametto was a graduate of Neville High School and attended ULM, where she met the love of her life, her husband Nathan. She was a retired bookkeeper from ULM. Mrs. Zametto was a member of the Forsythe Park Home and Garden Club. She loved to travel and spend time with her family and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Billie Speer; step-father, Ralph Speer; father, Willis Williams; and sister Billie Faye Counts. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Nathan F. Zametto; two daughters, Judy Sandow of Chester, VA and her husband John and Joni McCutchen of Thompson Station, TN and her husband, Larry; brother, Bill Williams of Little Rock, AR; two grandchildren, John Sandow of Monroe, LA and Jessica Sandow of Topeka, KS; three nieces and five nephews. Pallbearers will be David Counts, Mike Napoli, John A. Sandow, John Alexander Sandow, Gary A. Smith, Sheldon Ray, Keith Staggs, Larry W. McDonald, Larry McCutchen and Marc Zametto. Visitation will be 5:00PM until 8:00PM, Monday, January 8, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

Hilda Jeanette Massey Manly, 61
Hilda Jeanette Massey Manly, of West Monroe, a retired Bancroft Bag employee, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery.

Elton Hale, 75
BASTROP — Elton Hale died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Modell Hinton, 72
Modell Hinton, a truck driver of West Monroe, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Rocky Branch Assembly of God Church, Rocky Branch. Burial will be in Acree Cemetery, Point, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church.

Olivia Harper Rockett, 98
SPEARSVILLE — Olivia Harper Rockett, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are noon Wednesday at Mount Union Baptist Church, Spearsville. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 5 p.m. Tuesday at the church.

Previously acknowledged
Guillot, Eddis Mae: 2 p.m. today, Turkey Creek Baptist Church, Jigger.
McKnight, Curtis Loyd: 2 p.m. today, Causey Cemetery near Bastrop.
Scribner, Alsie McClary: 6:30 today, Cross Roads Baptist Church west of Grayson.
Sharman, Paul: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Tanner, Annie Stuckey: 11 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

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

MR. JEWEL B. DOUGLAS Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Jewel B. Douglas, 78 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00AM, Wednesday, January 10, 2007at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Elder Huey Hughes officiating. Interment to follow at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Douglas was born March 28, 1928 in Clarks, LA and passed away January 7, 2007 in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Douglas was preceded in death by a grandson, Christopher Jason Douglas. Mr. Douglas is survived by his wife, Bobbie Douglas; son, Randy Douglas and wife Barbara; granddaughter, Amanda Sanford and husband Ben; 2 great grandsons, Gage Sanford and Carter Sanford; sister, Bonnie Norman and husband Gene, Patsy Peske and husband David; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The AmericanHeart Association. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

ELMER VIRGIL MCADAMS Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Elmer Virgil McAdams, 77, of Monroe, LA will be 2:00PM, Wednesday, January 10, 2007 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Danny Trichell and Rev. Jason Thompson. Mr. McAdams ashes will be interred at a private family service at a later date under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mr. McAdams was born September 20, 1929 in Oak Grove, LA and passed away January 8, 2007 in Monroe, Louisiana. He was a devoted family man, an avid fisherman and NASCAR fan. He was a retired master mechanic for Ryan Chevrolet and retired after 48 years. He was a member of Eastside Baptist Church in Monroe, LA. He was preceded in death by one daughter: Pam McAdams; sister: Billie Plumley Sanderson and one granddaughter: Mica Lightsey. Mr. McAdams is survived by his wife of 55 years: Lou McAdams; sons: Mike McAdams and wife, Connie of Gilmer, TX, Rev. Larry McAdams and wife Karen of Fairbanks, LA, Richard McAdams and wife, Vickie of Monroe, LA, and Stephen “Bo” McAdams and wife, Melissa of West Monroe, LA; daughter: Susan Anthony and husband, Danny of Sterlington, LA; 12 grandchildren, 4 great grand- children; sisters: Evelyn Mitchell of Grass Valley, CA, Dee Embry of Houston, TX, and Joan Albritton of Point, LA. Visitation will be 5:00PM – 9:00PM, Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at the funeral home. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

FRED MCVAY, JR. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Fred McVay, Jr. 69 of Calhoun, LA will be held at 1:00PM, Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Bro. Randy Brown officiating, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. McVay was born February 23, 1937 in Monroe, LA and passed away January 7, 2007 in Calhoun, LA. Mr. McVay was a member of First Baptist Church. He served in the United States Marines for over 7 years. Mr. McVay was a retired pipe fitter and a member of pipefitters Local 659 and was also a member of Harley Hog Association. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Eunice McVay. He is survived by his wife, Eiko Ashimine McVay; son; Fred Keeney McVay, Sr. and wife Glenda, daughters; Karen Lynn Nizza and husband John, Kathy McVay Bachman and husband Phil; sisters: Julia Gathright and husband Van, Linda Rice and husband Kent; granddaughter, Deeanna Fischer, grandsons: Freddie McVay and Jonathan Nizza. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5:00PM until 8:00PM and 11:00 a.m. till service time Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to Louisiana Baptist Children Home.

MRS. OLIVIA HARPER ROCKETT Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Funeral services for Mrs. Olivia Harper Rockett, 98, of Spearsville will be held 12:00PM Wednesday January 10th, 2007 at Mt. Union Baptist Church with Bros. Forrest Post and Coy Upshaw officiating. Interment will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mrs. Rockett, a homemaker, died Saturday. She was a member of Mt. Union Baptist Church and a lifelong resident of Union Parish. She is preceded in death by her husband James Urban Rockett and grandson Joel D. Rockett. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law James Dudley Rockett & wife Norma of Dolores, CO; Two daughters Joann Rockett Miller of Slidell, LA & Phyllis Rockett Huffman & husband David Heard Huffman of Slidell, LA. Five grandchildren: Danny & Rose Perkins, Bobby Perkins, Jr., Michelle Rockett, Kade Rockett Huffman & Parris Noelle Huffman. Five Great grandchildren: Cee-Cee Rockett, Jessica Perkins, Bobby Perkins, Jr., Jerrica Perkins & Monica Perkins Dillingham; Two great great grandchildren: Jett Rockett Neal & James Radnor Dillingham. Pallbearers: Roland Kay, Mark Kay, James D. Odom, James R. Harty, Robert Elliott and Michael Elliott. Visitation will be from 5:00PM Tuesday till the time of service on Wednesday at Mt. Union Baptist Church. Friends may send messages to the family at: www.farrarfh.com

MR. AREL E. STOCKSTILL Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Arel E. Stockstill, 81, will be 10:00AM, Wednesday, January 10, 2007 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Jim Shook. Interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park, Highway 80, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mr. Stockstill was born on March 1, 1925 and passed away on January 7, 2007. Survivors are his wife of 59 years, Mary Rhodes Stockstill; sons, Arel Stockstill, Jr. and Ronnie Stockstill; daughters, Dianne Corbin and Pat Hammett and husband Sam; grandchildren, Jeff and Crystal Stockstill, Shane and Toni Higginbotham, Chris and Jacqui Corbin, Dustin Hammett, Kym Corbin and Steven and Kayla Lineberger, special grandchild, Brandi Smithwick; great grandchildren, Kali and Blake Corbin and Branson and Jacob Stockstill and Cole Higginbotham. Mr. Stockstill was retired from Choice Brands. Pallbearers will be Jeffery S. Stockstill, Chris Corbin, Shane Higginbotham, Dustin Hammett, Sam Hammett and Chris Brown. Visitation will be 5:00PM – 8:00PM, Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at the funeral home. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

CHARLES STEPHEN WAIN-WRIGHT Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Private graveside services for Mr. Charles Stephen Wainwright, 57 a pipeline worker, of Downsville will be held 2:00PM Wednesday at Ruggs Bluff Cemetery with Bro. Paul Carter officiating. Survivors include his wife Angela Wainwright of Downsville; Two sons-Daniel & Kathy Wainwright of Downsville; David & Cindi Wainwright of West Monroe. One daughter-DeeAnna & husband Shea McKinnie of Choudrant; Two grandchildren-Charles Mitchel Wainwright & Lily Christene Wainwright. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00PM-8:00PM at Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville. Friends may send messages to the family at www.farrarfh.com.

Ronald Armstrong, 17
Ronald Armstrong of Monroe, a student, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Willie Pearl Bryan, 102
BASTROP — Willie Pearl Bryan, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Cora Cage, 98
DELHI — Cora Cage died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Vivian Lucille Davis, 67
OAK GROVE — Vivian Lucille Davis, a lunchroom manager, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 4 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Redwing Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Jessie Dunn Jr., 53
RICHWOOD — Jessie Dunn Jr., a roofer, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Christian Fellowship Assembly of God, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Richwood, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

James E. Elkins, 81
JONESBORO — James E. Elkins, a retired U.S. Government civil engineer, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Jonesboro Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Elton Hale, 75
BASTROP — Elton Hale died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Pine Grove South Cemetery, Bastrop.

Betty Martin Hall, 38
BASTROP — Betty Martin Hall, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Elbert T. Hampton, 87
LONGVIEW, Texas — Elbert T. Hampton, Sun Oil Company employee, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mobberly Baptist Church, Longview. Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m. today at Rader Funeral Home, Longview. Burial is at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at Coax Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Modell Hinton, 72
Modell Hinton of West Monroe, a truck driver, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Rocky Branch Assembly of God Church, Rocky Branch. Burial will be in Acree Cemetery, Point, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Victor Jensen, 25
Victor Jensen of West Monroe, a TEDCO Miracle II employee, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Nettie Mae Liles, 60
DODSON — Nettie Mae Liles, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Siloam Cemetery, Gainesville.

Odie Miller Jr., 78
CHESAPEAKE, VA — Odie Miller Jr., formerly of Monroe, a retired U.S. Navy senior chief petty officer and chief criminal investigator for the Navy Exchange Security, died Jan. 1. Services were Saturday at St. Matthews Catholic Church, Virginia Beach, Va. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Virginia Beach, Va., was in charge of arrangements.

Betty Taylor Pardue, 71
KELLY — Betty Taylor Pardue, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Dorothy Patrick, 62
Dorothy Patrick of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Longo M. Pierce, 81
RUSTON — Longo M. Pierce, a retired U.S. Post Office letter carrier, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Grace United Methodist Church. Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Harmony Chapel Church Cemetery, Hico, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Lillie Ann Pollard, 48
TALLULAH — Lillie Ann Pollard, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of McFarland's Funeral Home, Delhi.

Kenneth W. Rodgers, 54
FARMERVILLE — Kenneth Wayne Rodgers, a retired EMT, died Jan. 1. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Farmerville under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Baby Boy Shakir, Infant
SPEARSVILLE — Baby Boy Shakir, infant son of Brenda and Sajjaad Shakir died Thursday. Graveside services are 9 a.m. Wednesday at Powell Street Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Albert Roy Theriot, 68
Albert Roy Theriot of Monroe, a retired salesman, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Glenda W. Zametto, 68
Glenda Williams Zametto of Monroe, a retired bookkeeper, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Hinton, Modell: 10 a.m. today, Rocky Branch Assembly of God, Rocky Branch.
Rockett, Olivia: noon Wednesday, Mount Union Baptist Church, Spearsville.
Sharman, Paul: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop

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

MRS. STELLA AMY BREEDLOVE Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Stella Breedlove was born on March 1, 1920 and went home to her Lord on January 8, 2007 at St. Francis Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Breedlove was a wife, mother, and grandmother and was affectionately known as "Memaw Stella" to many children, even those not her own. Mrs. Breedlove was a faithful long time member of Jackson Street Church of Christ in Monroe and believed in Christ and life after death. It is this faith that gives her family a peace about her passing for we know in Christ there are no good byes. She lived her faith through generosity and caring for others. Many persons were fed at her table for lunch enjoying her home cooking and famous blueberry pound cake. Left to mourn her and miss her is her loving and devoted husband of 56 years, Van Owen Breedlove, Sr.; her daughter, Deanne Groves and husband Greg; granddaughter, Lindsay Walsworth and her father Mike Walsworth; step grand daughters, Christy Groves and Leslie Harrington and husband David; son, Charles "Chuck" Breedlove and wife Lisa, granddaughter Anniegrace Stella Breedlove; step grand daughters, Emmy Carnley, Christine Carnley, and step grandson, Jason Carnley and wife Ashlea; son, Van Breedlove, Jr.; grandson, Keith Breedlove and wife Cammie; granddaughter, Kelly Breedlove; step granddaughter, Casey Brown and husband Kenny and their mother, Carolyn Breedlove; numerous great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank Dr. and Mrs. Sunil Prem for their compassionate care of Mrs. Breedlove, Hospice of Louisiana for their support and long time loving and gentle caregivers Patricia Haynes and Margaret Conner who have been there every time they were needed. The family also appreciates all the friends who visited and cared for Mrs. Breedlove and her family during her illness. A memorial service will be conducted by Don Delukie and Paul David Raymond 11:00AM Thursday, January 11, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe. Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Wednesday at the funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Cliff Beck, Rickey Hudnall, Phil Riley, Jody Lofton, Leonard Rhodes, Steven Fitzhugh, Dr. Bob Huffstutter, and Jack Walker. Memorial gifts in honor of Mrs. Breedlove may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of NE LA, P.O. Box 2471, Monroe, LA 71207, Jackson Street Church of Christ, 1103 Jackson St. Monroe, LA 71202, or to the Hospice Care of Louisiana, 1410 Royal Ave. Monroe, LA 71201. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com WE LOVE YOU MOM.

GLADYS MORAN Pellerin Funeral Homes Breaux Bridge, TX Arnaudville- Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM, Thursday, January 11, 2007, at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church in Arnaudville for Gladys Tauzin Moran, 88, who died on Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at Maison de Lafayette Nursing Home in Lafayette. Interment will be in St. John Francis Regis Cemetery in Arnaudville. Mrs. Moran was born and raised in the Poche Bridge area and lived in Wisner, LA from 1958 to 1975. She was everything a mother could be; faithful, caring, loving, a great cook, she loved to laugh and loved her Savior, Jesus Christ. Survivors include five sons, Larry J. Moran of Baton Rouge, Melvin C. Moran of Ridgeland, MS, Terry J. Moran of Baton Rouge, Errol L. Moran of Monroe, and Connie P. Moran of Lafayette; one daughter, Renella M. Ratcliff of Vicksburg, MS; twelve grandchildren; and fifteen great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alex Moran, Jr.; The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the funeral home from 5:00PM until 8:00PM. on Wednesday and continue at 8:00AM on Thursday until time of service. A rosary will be recited at 7:00PM on Wednesday. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Pellerin Funeral Home, 314 St. Landry St., Arnaudville, LA 70512, is in charge of arrangements. To view on-line obituary, sign guestbook and view video tribute, go to www.pellerinfuneralhome.com

BETTY TAYLOR PARDUE Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Graveside services for Betty Taylor Pardue, age 71 of Kelly will be held at 11:00AM, Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at the Old Bethel Cemetery west of Clarks with Rev. Elbert Sanson and Rev. Jimmy Goodman officiating. Mrs Pardue was born in Clarks on December 30, 1935 and died Monday, January 08, 2007 at her residence. She was a homemaker and worked at the Red Cross Drug Store and as a cafeteria worker at Kelly Elementary School. She was a member of the Clarks Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father: Clyde Taylor and her brother: Wilbur Taylor. Survivors include her husband: Bob Pardue, her daughter and son-in-law: Jenea and Timmy Clark, her son and daughter-in-law: Bobby and Donna Pardue, her grand children: Clayton Pardue, Stephanie Pardue, Dustin Clark, Brittany Clark and Colton Clark all of Kelly, her mother: Oine Reitzell Taylor of Clarks, her sister: Ethel T. James of Columbia and her brothers: Charles "Rabbitt" Taylor of Hebert, Bill Taylor of Clarks , and sister-in-law: Frances Taylor of Clarks. Pallbearers will be Rodney Pardue, William "Bo" Russell, John Taylor, Rob Taylor, Ed James and Todd Williams. Randy Pardue will be a honorary pallbearer. Memorials may be made to the Kelly Baptist Church, St. Jude's Hospital or American Cancer Society.

Jealina Brown, 22
BASTROP — Jealina Brown, a security guard, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Houston Champlin, 82
WINNSBORO — Houston Champlin died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Jewel B. Douglas, 78
Jewel B. Douglas of West Monroe, a retired nursery owner, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.

Debra Denise Drummer, 48
Debra Denise Drummer of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Lee Edwards, 25
JONESVILLE — Lee Edwards died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mayna Church of God, Jonesville. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. at Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville. Burial will be in Pala Alto Cemetery.

Gretta Gillory, 45
RAYVILLE — Gretta Gillory, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Victor Jensen, 25
Victor Jensen of West Monroe, a TEDCO Miracle II employee, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Henrietta Jordan, 73
Henrietta Jordan of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are noon Friday at Tabernacle Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is noon-5 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Powell Street Cemetery, Monroe.

Johnny King, 82
CHICAGO — Johnny King, a waiter formerly of Rayville, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Austin Benard Love, 75
Austin Bernard 'A.B.' Love of West Monroe, a retired accountant, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Elmer Virgil McAdams, 77
Elmer Virgil McAdams of Monroe, a retired Ryan Chevrolet master mechanic, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Fred S. McVay Jr., 69
Fred S. McVay Jr. of Calhoun, a retired pipefitter, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 11 a.m. until time of service today.

William L. Mitchell, 79
TALLULAH — William L. Mitchell, a retired movie theater owner, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Silver Cross Cemetery, Tallulah.

Gladys Tauzin Moran, 88
ARNAUDVILLE — Gladys Tauzin Moran, a homemaker formerly of Poche Bridge and Wisner, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church, Arnaudville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Pellerin Funeral Home and 8 a.m. Thursday until service time at the funeral home. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Julia Raymond, 56
RAYVILLE — Julia Raymond, a beautician, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Betty Smiley, 57
ARLINGTON, Texas — Betty Smiley, a technician formerly of Rayville, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Arel E. Stockstill Sr., 81
Arel E. Stockstill of Monroe, a retired Choice Brands warehouse manager, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

David Watkins, 68
BONITA — David Watkins, a truck driver, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Robert Wright, 73
Robert Wright of Monroe, a janitor, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Previously acknowledged
Bryan, Willie Pearl: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Davis, Vivian Lucille: 11 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Elkins, James E.: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Hampton, Elbert T.: 10 a.m. today, Mobberly Baptist Church, Longview, Texas.
Miller, Odie Jr.: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Matthew Catholic Church, Virginia Beach, Va.
Pierce, Longo M.: 2 p.m. today, Grace United Methodist Church, Ruston.
Rockett, Olivia: noon today, Mount Union Baptist Church, Spearsville.
Shakir, Baby Boy: 9 a.m. today, Powell Street Cemetery, Monroe.

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

VICTOR JENSEN Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Victor Jensen, 25 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, January 12, 2007 at First Baptist Church West Monroe, LA with Rev. Danny McIlvene and Pastor Michael Stravato officiating. Interment to follow at Monroe Memorial Park Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Victor was born July 20, 1981 in Lafayette, LA and passed away January 7, 2007 in Shreveport, LA. Victor is survived by his wife, Brandi Jensen; son, Kaiden Jensen; mother, Brenda Thompson and husband Walter; father, Mark Jensen; mother-in-law: Janis LaVigne; sister-in-law: Krystal LaVigne; life long friend, Aric Clement; special cousin, Monica Brulte; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; and his extended family at Tedco/Miracle II. Victor will always be remembered for his quick wit and easygoing spirit. Vic never came across an adventure that he was not willing to take on. He will be remembered as the "alligator hunter." His passion for his hobby was like no other; he was always recruiting his friends for an alligator hunt, rain or shine, loving the thrill of possibly catching the big one. Victor's greatest love in life was his son Kaiden. It was obvious when talking with Victor that Kaiden was the light in his daddy's eyes. His absence on Earth will forever be felt; but in our hearts we know that all we have to do is look to the Heaven's and know that all is well with our Vic. Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers the Victor Jensen Memorial Fund set up for Victor's son Kaiden., contribution can be made at Amsouth Bank. Pallbearers will be Aric Clement, Jack Sims, Kacey Bonnett, Chris Mitchell, Josh Brown, Jesse Sims, Patrick Savage, and Micah David. Honorary Pallbearers will be Andrew Autenberry, Clint Halley, Steven Scott, Josh Simpkins, Adam Wayland, Braxton Reich and Victor's Co-workers at Tedco/Mircle II. Visitation will be held at 5:00PM- 8:00PM Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home- West Monroe and 1:00PM. until service time Friday at the church. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

MR. AUSTIN "BERNARD" LOVE Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Austin "Bernard" Love, 75, of Calhoun, LA, will be at 11:30AM on Friday, January 12, 2007, in the chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with Rev. Charles Dupree officiating. Interment will follow in the New Chapel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Mr. Love was born October 25, 1931, in Fairbanks, LA, and passed away January 9, 2007, in West Monroe. A graduate of NLU and a retired accountant with Riverwood, Mr. Love was a veteran of the Korean War serving with the U.S. Marine Corps. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ocie and Eunice Reppond Love, and by his beloved wife, Vivian Hare Love, in July, 2004. Survivors include his sons, Alan Love and his wife, Millie, and Rick Love; 3 grandchildren, Kristen Ri