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June - 2007 - Obituaries from The News-Star

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

NORMA DALE EPPINETTE Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Funeral services for Norma Dale Eppinette, 66, of Rayville will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 2, 2007 at Mangham Assembly of God Church with Bro. Calvin Stapp and Bro. Jerry Moore officiating. Interment will follow in Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Norma Eppinette was born on February 21, 1941 in Jackson, MS and passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2007 in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Eppinette along with her husband, "Buddy" were the owners of Eppinette's Parts & Supplies in Rayville, LA. She was preceded in death by her Son, William Paul Eppinette; Parents, Ollie and Grace Fairchild; Sister, Frances Wiggins and her husband, Hubert; Brother, Ollie Fairchild and his wife, Ruth. Survivors include her Husband, Charles "Buddy" Eppinette of Rayville; Son, Pat White of Rayville; Grandchildren, Jordan White and Bailey White both of Byhalia, MS; Great Grandchildren, Daniel White, Rylee White, Emily White, and John Jackson White all of Byhalia, MS; Sisters, Grace "Sister" Battiste and husband, Gary of Mobile, AL, Carol Herrington and husband, Jimmy of Sandersville, MS, and Shelia Fairchild of Marrero, LA; Host of Nieces and Nephews. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Whitman, Steve Greer, Berry Ranson, Ron Morgan, Trae Greer, Larry Reeder, and Robert Herrington. Honorary pallbearers will be Chuck Cannon and Johnny Canon. Visitation will be 5:00PM til 8:00PM, Friday, June 1, 2007 at the Mangham Assembly of God. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com

SUE EWING ESTES Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA Sue Ewing Estes, age 72 of Jonesboro, passed away on May 31, 2007, in Jonesboro, LA., after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Estes donated her body to the LSU School of Medical Research and a memorial service will be announced in the near future. Mrs. Estes is survived by her daughter; Loren Estes of Savannah, GA. and her sister; Sarah Harrison of Jonesboro, also four nephews and two nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents; Ercell and Nathan Ewing and her husband; John Estes.

SAMUEL EDWARD GORE Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA A private graveside service for Samuel Edward Gore will be held Friday, June 1, 2007, at 2:00PM at Riverside Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Gore died early Wednesday, May 30th at the age of 93. Mr. Gore was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Willie Mae Gore; and two of his brothers, Sherman Gore and Willie Gore both of Columbia, Louisiana. Mr. Gore is survived by his only son, Glenn Gore and daughter-in-law, Sally; two grandsons: Paul Gore and Linda Kay of Downsville, and David S. Gore and Rachael of West Monroe; plus three great grandchildren: Ashley, Matthew, and Makayla Gore; and one brother, Johnnie Gore of West Monroe; plus numerous nieces and nephews. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

ELSIE RUTH "DOOTSIE" KELLEY Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Services for Mrs. Elsie Ruth "Dootsie" Kelley, 79, of Alto, LA will be 2:00PM Friday, June 1, 2007 at the First United Pentecostal Church Winnsboro, LA with Rev. Floyd Hawthorne, Rev. Ricky Fontenot, Rev. Don Prewitt and Rev. Jimmy Masters officiating. With internment to follow in Alto Baptist Cemetery, Alto, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA. Mrs. Kelley was a member of Fist United Pentecostal Church Winnsboro, LA and loved the outdoors, but, she especially loved grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Mr. T. J. Kelley and a grandson Tony Kelley. She is survived by 2 daughters; Doris Lewis and her husband Bobby of Downsville, LA, Cheryl Taylor of Eldorado, AR; 2 sons; Tommy Kelley and his wife Linda of Alto, LA and Mark Kelley and his wife Wanda of Forest, LA; 5 sisters, Clarice Williams, Dixie Williams, Joyce Felter, Shirley Floyd and Carol Cannon; and 1 brother Amos McDaniel 10 Grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great Grandchild. Pallbearers will be Mike Cannon, Kenneth Williams, Nathan Hawthorne, Ken Free, Derrick Kelley and Lawerence Adams. Visitation will be from 1:00PM until service time Friday at the Church. Online registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

THOMAS WAYNE WOODS Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Thomas Wayne Woods, 48, of West Monroe will be held at 4:00PM Friday, June 1, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home,West Monroe. Interment to follow at Columbia Hill Cemetery. Mr. Woods was born September 3, 1958 in Monroe, LA, and died May 30, 2007 in West Monroe. Mr. Woods was employed as a tree surgeon. Mr. Woods is survived by his wife, Debra James Woods; daughter, Linda Woods Toney and husband Jason; sons, Thomas Woods and wife Kelley and John Rollinson; parents, Joe and Gayle Woods; sisters, Donna Thomas, Jan Lachney and Carol Dearing; and five grandchildren. Pallbearers will Richard Lee Thomas, Walter Welch, Justin Gilbert, Jimmy Squirrel Langston, Michael Cumberland, Alvin Jones and Thomas Jones. Online condolence may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Clovis C. Alexander, 74
Clovis Carlton Alexander of Monroe, retired from Monroe Office Calculator, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Alverne T. Bamburg, 80
COLUMBIA — Alverne Telano Bamburg, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until time of services Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hebert Cemetery.

Ralph Davenport, 36
BASTROP — Ralph Davenport, a youth care worker, died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Morehouse Baptist Association Building, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Red Hill Cemetery, Mer Rouge.

Wallace T. Davis, 58
RAYVILLE — Wallace T. Davis died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Burial will be in Panola Cemetery, St. Joseph, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Leroy Ferguson, 62
CLAYTON — Leroy Ferguson died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Baptist Church, Foules. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Ferriday.

John T. Gonzales, 96
RAYVILLE — John T. Gonzales, a shoe repairman, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until noon Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Samuel Edward Gore, 93
Samuel Edward Gore of Monroe, a retired sales clerk, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Lila O. Gross, 84
HAUGHTON — Lila O. Gross, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. today at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Tylacia M. Harrell, infant
MANGHAM — Tylacia Myontalae Harrell, the infant daughter of Traymecia Harris, died Sunday. Services are 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Karther Johnson, 82
Karther Johnson of Monroe, a retired construction worker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Rozetta Johnson, 74
TALLULAH — Rozetta Johnson, a retired schoolteacher, died Monday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Monday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Elsie Ruth Kelley, 79
ALTO — Elsie Ruth "Dootsie" Kelley, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First United Pentecostal Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time today. Burial will be in Alto Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

David A. MacGillivray, 78
SHILLONG, Meghalaya, India — David Anthony MacGillivray died Saturday. Memorial services are 6 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church, Oak Grove. Visitation will be after the service at the Family Life Center under the direction Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Laura Jordan Patrick, 77
Laura Mae Jordan Patrick of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.

Johnny Lee Ponder, 64
SNEADS FERRY, N.C. — Johnny Lee Ponder, retired from the U.S. Marine Corps, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery.

Fannie Releford, 64
BASTROP — Fannie Mae Releford, a homemaker, died May 25. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Ivory Chapel, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

June Reynolds, 86
June Reynolds of Monroe, a registered nurse, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Myrtle Robinson, 76
BASTROP — Myrtle Robinson, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Cynthia Thames, 64
VIDALIA — Cynthia Thames died Thursday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Monday at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez, Miss. Visitation is 9-10:30 a.m. Monday at Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia.

Bobbie Glenn Williams, 77
MER ROUGE — Bobbie Glenn Youngs Williams, a retired registered nurse, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Thomas Wayne Woods, 48
Thomas Wayne Woods of West Monroe, a tree surgeon, died Wednesday. Services are 4 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Columbia Hill Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Davis-Jones, Odessa: 11 a.m. today, New Prosperity Baptist Church, Clay.
Finley, Kevin 'Popa': 11 a.m. Saturday, Woodlawn Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Gakins, Alma L.: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Lake Providence High School.
Harris, Wanda Delamar: 2 p.m. today, Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Bastrop.
Heckard, Essie: 3 p.m. Saturday, Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hudson, Roger Jr.: 11 a.m. today, Farmerville City Cemetery.
Johnson, Arillia: noon Saturday, St. James Baptist Church, Richwood.
Merrill, Evelyn Gay: 2 p.m. today, Trinity United Methodist Church, Ruston.
Montgomery, Isiah: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Union Baptist Church, Marion.
Morales, Fred: 1 p.m. today, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston.
Nugent, R.L. 'Jack': 11 a.m. Saturday, Memorial United Methodist Church, Bastrop.
Robinson, Bruce: noon Saturday, Hester Central Sate Funeral Home, Monroe.
Tatum, Michael: 3 p.m. Saturday, St. Clair Baptist Church, Chatam.
Taylor, Lucian 'Pete': 3 p.m. today, Hegwood Baptist Church, Delhi.
Tindall, Maxwell B.: 1 p.m. today, Greenwood Cemetery, Orlando, Fla.
Turnage, Flo Reece: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Washington, Charlie: 2 p.m. Saturday, Hester Central Sate Funeral Home, Monroe.
Williams, Virginia: 11 a.m. Saturday, Victory Apostolic Church, Winnsboro.

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

BARBARA LOIS BAILEY Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, Louisiana Memorial services for Barbara Lois Bailey of West Monroe, LA, age 74, will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, June 2, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe, LA with Bro. Louis Redden officiating. Mrs. Bailey was born January 17, 1933 in Ouachita Parish and passed away June 1, 2007 in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Bailey worked many years as a cook on a tow boat and really loved traveling the many rivers and waterways. She was a member of West Ouachita Senior Center and her passion was china painting. She loved gardening and her flowers. She was preceded in death by a son: Richard Allen Shaw and daughter: Cecilia Lois Shaw. Mrs. Bailey is survived by daughters: Deborah Lynn Shaw Cox and Sherry Diane Shaw Miller; son: Michael Ray Shaw; brothers: Clayton Smith and David Smith; sister: Joyce Smith Mitchell; grandchildren: Phillip Brandon Cox, James Cecil Shaw, Nathanial Wayne Miller, and Jessyca Lois Miller. Visitation will be 1:00PM until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

GEORGE THOMAS (TOM) EMORY, SR. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Funeral services for George Thomas (Tom) Emory, Sr., age 63, of Ruston, LA. will be held 2:00P.M Sunday June 3, 2007, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Ruston. Officiating will be Rev. Rolly Walker, Rev. Fred Wideman, and Rev. Andy Hurst. Interment will follow at Sibley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Mr. Emory was born August 25, 1943 and passed away June 1, 2007 following a brief illness. Tom was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and Faith Fellowship Life Group. He retired from Louisiana Tech University after 40 years as a systems engineer and was a United States Navy Veteran. He was preceded in death by his brother Judson Emory. Mr. Emory was survived by his wife Yvette Foreman Emory of Ruston son: George Thomas Emory Jr. and wife Kasey of Ft. Worth, TX. daughter: Marla Emory St. John and husband Mark of Choudrant; granddaughter: Mia Alexandra; brothers: Roy Emory, W.R. "Pat" Emory and John Emory Sr. and wife Sallie. Visitation will be Saturday June 2, 2007 from 5:00PM to 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Memorials may be made to Trinity United MethodistChurch building fund or The American Cancer Society. On line condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

ELI GARSEE JR. Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA Services for Mr. Eli Garsee, Jr 75 of Oak Grove, LA will be held Saturday June 2, 2007 at 2:00PM at First Baptist Church Oak Grove with Rev. Carl Gulde officiating, interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery. Mr. Garsee was born July 20, 1931 in Chase, LA and passed away May 31, 2007 at Cornerstone Hospital, West Monroe, LA. Mr. Garsee was preceded in death by his father Eli Martin Garsee, Sr, his mother Mattie Calhoun Garsee, brother Jefferson Garsee, sister Roberta Calhoun Cureington and grandson William Bradley Gwin. He is survived by his wife Jerry Remore Garsee of Oak Grove; sons; Doug Garsee and wife Kathy of West Monroe, Steve Garsee and Wife Meg of Monroe, Allen Garsee and wife Emma of Monroe, Sam Peoples and wife Alicia of Avondale, AZ, Eli Jeff Garsee and wife Amy of Mansifeld; Daughters; Glenda Tyler and husband Kim of West Monroe, Debra Riehm and husband Pete , Mobile, AL, Anne Phillips and husband Johnny of Jonesboro, Amy Garsee Hill of Oak Grove, Amanda Ritchie and husband Mitchell of Rayville; Sister Martha Doucette of Havelock, NC. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jack Smith, Kenny Nix, Brian Lewis, David Johnson, Larry Denmon and Roger Bolding. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Anglers Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church. Visitation will be 8:00AM to 12:00PM Saturday June 2 at Cox Funeral Home. To leave condolence to the family, visit www.coxfuneral.com.

MRS. JAN HUTSON Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Jan Hutson, 65 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00PM, Sunday, June 3, 2007 at Watson Chapel Church with Rev. Bob Holloway officiating. Interment to follow at Luna Methodist Church Cemetery Luna, LA. Mrs. Hutson was born December 6, 1941 in Texas and passed away June 1, 2007 in Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband C.W. Hutson and a daughter, Tyra Slavant McCarty. Mrs. Hutson loved to hunt, gardening and her flowers. She attended Watson Chapel Church. Mrs. Hutson is survived by step-children; Mike Hutson, Joey Hutson and Gale Corley and husband Jim; grandchildren; Justin McCarty, Jason Hutson, April Pettis, Jeannie Lewis, Jessica Green, Jodi Payne and Joshua Hutson; and nine great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jason Hutson, Joshua Hutson, Jonathan Pettis, Jeremy Lewis, Beck Payne, Allan Green and Tim Peacock. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

JOHNNY LEE PONDER Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Funeral services for Johnny Lee Ponder, 64, of Sneads Ferry, NC. will be held at 2:00PM, Sunday, June 3, 2007 at Brown-HolleyFuneral Chapel, Rayville with Bro. David Shiers officiating. Interment will follow in the Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA Johnny Ponder was born on December 12, 1942 and passed away on Monday, May 28, 2007. Mr. Ponder retired from the United States Marine Corps. after 20 years of service and having served in Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Albert and Doris McCarty Ponder. Survivors include his Wife, Joan Nadine Ponder of Sneads Ferry, NC; Two Daughters, Michelle Berdak and husband, George of Drums, PA and Lea Ann Eastteam of Tulsa, OK; Three Step Daughters, Patricia Pritts, Kasey Shaw both of Connellsville, PA and Kelly McQuaide of Sneads Ferry, NC; three Step Sons, Kenny McQuaide, Kevin McQuaide and wife, Ruby all of Weatherly, PA and Gary McQuaide and wife, Mary Lou of Severn, MD; Two Brothers, Douglas Ponder and wife, Frances of Rayville, LA and Jimmie Ponder and wife, Glenda of Waskom, TX; Two Sisters, Joy Storey and husband, Garland of Simsboro, LA and Willie Boyer and husband, T.C. of Bastrop, LA; Four Grandchildren and Eleven Step Grandchildren; One Great Grandchild and Three Step Great Grandchildren. Visitation will be 7:00PM 9:00PM, Saturday, June 2, 2007 at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. To leave condolences, go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com

Norma Dale Eppinette, 66
RAYVILLE — Norma Dale Eppinette, owner of Eppinette Parts and Supplies, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mangham Assembly of God Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time today at the church. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Billye Evans, 73
DEVILLE — Billye Evans, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Utility Baptist Church, Jonesville. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Jonesville under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Tylacia M. Harrell, infant
MANGHAM — Tylacia Myontalae Harrell, the infant daughter of Traymecia Harrell, died Sunday. Services are 3:30 p.m. today at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Mangham. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Vera Jackson, 74
SPEARSVILLE — Vera Jackson, a retired schoolteacher and principal, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Bon Ingram Taylor, 93
Bon Ingram Taylor of West Monroe, retired owner of cotton gins and retired employee of W.B. Nelson Lumber Co., died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery Mausoleum. Visitation is noon until 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Bobbie Y. Williams, 76
MER ROUGE — Bobbie Youngs Williams, a retired registered nurse, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Mer Rouge. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Mer Rouge Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Bamburg, Alverne T.: 10 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Davenport, Ralph: 2 p.m. today, Morehouse Baptist Association Building, Bastrop.
Ferguson, Leroy: 11 a.m. today, Zion Baptist Church, Foules.
Finley, Kevin 'Popa': 11 a.m. today, Woodlawn Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Gakins, Alma L.: 11:30 a.m. today, Lake Providence High School.
Gonzales, John T.: 2 p.m. today, Woodlawn Baptist Church, Rayville.
Heckard, Essie: 3 p.m. today, Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe.
Johnson, Arillia: noon today, St. James Baptist Church, Richwood.
Johnson, Rozetta: 11 a.m. Monday, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Montgomery, Isiah: 11 a.m. today, Mount Union Baptist Church, Marion.
Nugent, R.L. 'Jack': 11 a.m. today, Memorial United Methodist Church, Bastrop.
Ponder, Johnny Lee: 2 p.m. Sunday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Releford, Fannie: 1 p.m. today, Ivory Chapel, Bastrop.
Robinson, Bruce: noon today, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Tatum, Michael: 3 p.m. today, St. Clair Baptist Church, Chatam.
Thames, Cynthia: 11 a.m. Monday, Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez, Miss.
Washington, Charlie: 2 p.m. today, Hester Central Sate Funeral Home, Monroe.
Williams, Virginia: 11 a.m. today, Victory Apostolic Church, Winnsboro

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

Rosie Lee Blair, 79
TALLULAH — Rosie Lee Blair died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at First Colored Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is noon-5 p.m. Sunday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.

Don Lamar Cupples, 76
JENA — Don Lamar Cupples, retired vice president of LaSalle State Bank, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at East Jena Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Jena. Burial will be in Chickasaw Cemetery.

Willie B. Gipson, 93
TALLULAH — Willie B. Gipson died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Mound. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Mound Project Cemetery.

Richard M. Hall, 85
Richard M. Hall of Monroe, a retired maintenance supervisor for Chevron Oil Co., died Thursday. Visitation is 2-3 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Mary F. Haynes, 56
RUSTON — Mary F. Haynes, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are pending under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Janice Hutson, 65
Janice "Jan" Hutson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Watson Chapel, West Monroe. Burial will be in Luna Methodist Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Elizabeth Lee, 77
Elizabeth Lee of Monroe, a retired owner and operator of a fabric store, died Saturday. Arrangements are pending under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Margaret Matthews, 58
TALLULAH — Margaret Mae Matthews, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Monday at St. Edward's Catholic Church, Tallulah. Arrangements are under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Catherine L. Strong, 85
PIONEER — Catherine Louise Strong, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Pioneer Assembly of God. Burial will be in Reeks Cemetery, Oak Grove under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove

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

MRS. MAEBELL “MEL” JOHNS STEPHENS Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Maebell “Mel” Johns Stephens, 57, of Wisner, LA will be held at Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Kevin Bates and Rev. Glen Massey officiating. Internment will follow at Myrtle Memorial Cemetery under the direction of at Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Stephens was born July 14, 1949 in Wisner, LA and passed away Saturday, June 2, 2007 at Riverland Medical Center in Ferriday. Mel was a devoted Wife, Mother, Sister, and Friend who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and family. She was lovingly referred to as “Mae Mae” by her precious Grandchildren. She was preceded in Death by: Father, Marshal Edward “Jack” Johns; Mother, Jessie Mae (Williamson) Johns; Father-in-law, Charlie Stephens; and Nephew, Michael Johns. Survivors include: Husband, Charlie W. “Steve” Stephens of Wisner, LA; Son, Gregory Page Stephens and wife Carmen of Wisner, LA; two Daughters, Jennifer Stephens Lovelace and husband Hogin and Stephani Stephens, both of Wisner, LA; two Brothers, Jesse Edward Johns and wife Lisa of Winnsboro, LA and Jerry Lee Johns and wife Arlene of Ferriday, LA; two Sisters, Jackie Johns Huff and husband Bud of Jonesville, LA and Patsy Johns Johns Bailey of Winnsboro, LA; five Grandchildren, Alli Williams, Drake Stephens, Drew Stephens, Cody Parker, and Brianna Ashely, and Mother-in-law Nita Faye Glascock Stephens. The Pallbearers will be Mark Carney, Tom Williams, Bubba Ezell, Deshea Roberts, John Johns, Matt Stephens, and Brian Mabry. The family will receive friends at Young’s Community Funeral Home from 6:00 PM Monday, June 4, 2007. To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit www.youngscommunity.com.

Harold Carruth, 59
MANGHAM — Harold "Boss Hogg" Carruth, an entrepreneur, died Saturday. Services are private under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ona Hodges Doles, 81
BASTROP — Ona Pearl Hodges Doles, a retired nurse, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Central Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home.

Ruby B. Driskill, 89
DELHI — Ruby B. Driskill died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Terry Lee Gross, 42
AJO, Ariz. — Terry Lee Gross, formerly of Goodwill, a plumber, died Wednesday. Services are 4 p.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Reeks Cemetery, Oak Grove. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service on Thursday at the funeral home.

Richard Morrias Hall, 85
Richard Morrias Hall, of Monroe, a retired maintenance supervisor at Chevron Oil Co., died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 2-3 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Marjorie Inabnet, 85
Marjorie Inabnet, of West Monroe, retired from Glenwood Hospital medical records, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Elizabeth Lee, 77
Elizabeth Lee, of Monroe, retired owner of a fabric store, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Nora June Mahoney, 82
Nora June Mahoney, of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Rocky Branch Cemetery, Rocky Branch.

Emmett Mathews, 88
EPPS — Emmett Mathews, a farmer, died Saturday. Services are 3 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Red Wing Cemetery, Oak Grove. Visitation is until 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

George Moore, 75
TALLULAH — George Moore died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Charlene W. Peppers, 84
LOCKHART — Charlene W. "Chaney" Peppers, a retired cafeteria worker in Union Parish, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Lockhart Church of Christ. Burial will be in Olive Branch Cemetery near Lockhart.

Maebell Stephens, 57
WISNER — Maebell "Mel" Johns Stephens, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Myrtle Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

James A. Whitlock, 77
CALHOUN — James A. Whitlock, a plumber, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

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

MR. MARVIN DOUGLAS BELL Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, Louisiana Graveside services for Mr. Marvin Douglas Bell, age 67, of Monroe, LA will be at 10:00 AM Thursday, June 7, 2007 at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens in West Monroe, LA with Rev. David Worthington officiating. Services will be under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Mr. Bell was born August 31, 1939 in Greenville, MS and passed away in Monroe, LA on June 3, 2007. Mr. Bell was currently employed by Arco Builders as a Project Manager. He worked many years as Ouachita Parish Engineer and retired as a Civil Engineer working in numerous foreign countries. Mr. Bell was an avid fisherman and hunter. He had his pilots license and loved to fly. He was preceded in death by a son Marvin Douglas Bell II. Mr. Bell is survived by seven children, Michelle Bell, Sheri Williams and husband Bo, Dana Bell, Laurie Lockwood and husband Dan, Amanda Bell, Alaina Bell, and Ashley Bell; four grandchildren, Dillon Lockwood, April Williams, Nicholas Bell, and Kaelyn Lavigne; sister, Joyce Kinnard and brother, John Ivey and one he loved as a brother, Burl Humphries. Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

MR. JAMES B.P. GREEN JR. Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mr. James B.P. Green Jr, 83, of Minden, LA will be held at 2:00P.M. Thursday June 7, 2007 at the Calvary Baptist Church in Minden, LA with Rev. Jim Crain and Rev. Jeff Luellen officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Mr. Green was born on September 12, 1923 to James B. Green Sr. and Mary Paine Green and died on June 3, 2007 in Minden, LA. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Juanita Green and stepson, George Stanley Burrell Survivors include his stepson, Larry Burrell and wife Nancy of Little Rock, AR; stepdaughter, Nancy Lee and husband Wayne of Minden, LA; one sister, Molly Braman of Indianapolis, IN; half brother, Godfrey Green of Queens, NY and half sister, Gail Godfrey of WI; nine grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Terry Lee, David Lee, James Lee, Keith Lee, Jason Burrell, Scott Maness and Tim Clemons Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Memorials may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church in Minden, LA Online Registry/ondolences www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MARJORIE FLEMING INABNET Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Marjorie Fleming Inabnet, 85, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday June 6, 2007 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Sam Emmanual and Dr. Bart McMillan officiating. Burial will follow in the Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe. Mrs. Inabnet died June 2, 2007 in Monroe, LA. She was a life-long member of the Claiborne United Methodist Church in West Monroe. Mrs. Inabnet was a member of the AHIMA medical Association. She retired from Glenwood Regional Medical Center as Director of Medical Records. She is preceded in death by her 1st husband Alvin Fleming, 2nd husband, James Inabnet, daughter, Rhonda Guthrie, and parents, Vera and Murray Alexander, Sister Irene Kirkham and grandson Chad Bates. Survivors include her daughter, Sandra McMillan and husband Carl of Monroe, LA; son, Alvin Bobby Fleming, Jr. of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Cherie Long of Clinton, MS, Bartlett Scott McMillan and wife Ocie of Gainesville, GA, Kenneth Bates and wife Cynthia of Monroe, LA; great grandchildren, Joshua Long, Christopher Long, Micah McMillan, Matthew McMillan and Macie McMillan; numerous nieces and Nephews. Pallbearers will be Micah McMillan, Glen Hargrove, Ronnie Stark, Joe Mitchell, Kenneth Kirkham, and Michael Guthrie. Honorary Pallbearers will be Oma Fleming, Billy Fleming, Paul Fleming, Lawley Jones, Lee Pace and Larry Bennett. Visitation will be at 1:00PM Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the Claiborne United Methodist Church in West Monroe. Online registry/condolence: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MR. MELVIN SIDNEY JOHNSTON Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, Louisiana Funeral services for Mr. Melvin Sidney Johnston, age 78, of Monroe, LA will be at 3:00PM Thursday, June 7, 2007 at First United Methodist Church of Monroe with Rev. Terry Love officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mr. Johnston was born April 25, 1929 in Monroe, LA and passed away on June 3, 2007 in Monroe, LA. With over thirty years of service, he retired from the Monroe Fire Department as a communication's officer. Mr. Johnston was a member of First United Methodist Church of Monroe. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Annie Johnston, and an infant twin sister, Nelwyn Ann. Mr. Johnston is survived by his cousins June Morton and husband, Bob of Livingston, TX, Jack Johnston of Dallas, TX, Carolyn Strang and husband, Bill of Murfreesboro, TN, Mike Johnston and wife, Susan of Shreveport, LA, Charles Dean and wife, Carolyn of Oakdale, LA, Carol Waddell and husband, Joe of Shreveport, LA, Marion Ingram and husband, Leo of Vicksburg, MS, Mary Frances Moffett of Amory, MS, and Beverly Martin of Cedar Oaks, TX, and special friends and caregivers: Rev. Terry Love, Ann and Bob Ford, Jacque and Conroy Hines, and Celie and Charlie Flynn. Special thanks to Dr. Michael Hayward, S. F. M. C. North CVICU nurses, and Melanie Massey Physical Therapy for their exceptional care of Melvin during his illnesses. Melvin was a beloved son, nephew, cousin, and friend; an inspiration and a blessing to everyone who knew him. He will be greatly missed. Pallbearers will be Jarvis Renfrow, Monte McGough, Mike Inzina, Harold Lenard, Mike Johnston, and Conroy Hines. Honorary pallbearers will be current and retired employees of the Monroe Fire Department. Visitation will be 2:00PM until service time in the parlor of First United Methodist Church of Monroe. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church in Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

Elizabeth L. Atchison, 84
Elizabeth L. Atchison of West Monroe, a nurse's aide, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Linda Campbell, 48
WISNER — Linda Campbell, a retired bus driver, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at South Central Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in church cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Melba Gibson Copes, 67
DELHI — Melba Elaine Gibson Copes, a retired McLemore Jitney Jungle office manager, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Newton Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Newton Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Perry C. Daniel, 91
Perry C. Daniel of West Monroe, owner and operator of Daniel Appliance, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Louis 'L' Daniels, 70
Louis "L" Daniels of Monroe, a retired heavy equipment operator, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Edieth Crossley Doles, 82
Edieth Beverly Crossley Doles of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Wilmot Cemetery, Wilmot, Ark.

Laura F. Dupree, 88
WISNER — Laura F. Dupree, a retired school bus driver, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Terri Ann Foy, 42
Terri Ann Foy of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Garden Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Sherman Hunter Jr., 34
Sherman James Hunter Jr. of Monroe, an industrial spray painter, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James Missionary Baptist Church No. 2, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Garden Cemetery, Monroe.

Marjorie F. Inabnet, 85
Marjorie Fleming Inabnet of West Monroe, retired medical records worker from Glenwood Regional Medical Center, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Vera Hurts Jackson, 67
SPEARSVILLE — Vera Hurts Jackson, a retired school teacher and principal, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church, Spearsville. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Wake services are 6-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in church cemetery.

Earnestine Johnson, 89
Earnestine Johnson of West Monroe, homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Trenton Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be Richwood Memorial Garden Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Betty Diane Lee, 35
Betty Diane Lee of Monroe, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial is at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

Paul Leedy Sr., 69
JONESBORO — Paul Leedy Sr. died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Southern Funeral Home. Burial will be in Old Saline Cemetery.

Clayton Ray Miller, 71
Clayton Ray "Big Red" Miller, a retired salesman for Illinois Central Gulf Railroad, died Monday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Further arrangements are incomplete.

Anna W. Moore, 86
Anna Whetstone Moore of Monroe, a retired medical secretary, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Nola Perkins, 91
Nola Perkins of West Monroe, a retired seamstress, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

William S. Pollard Jr., 82
OAK GROVE — William Sherman Pollard Jr., a University of Colorado professor, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Lakewood, Colo. under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Lessie Ramsey, 70
CHATHAM — Lessie Ramsey, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4:30-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Transport Cemetery.

Robert W. Rushing, 91
TALLULAH — Robert William Rushing, a Tylertown, Miss., school system retired maintenance supervisor, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Union Baptist Church, Tylertown. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Addie Lee Tribble, 59
Addie Lee Tribble of Monroe died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Jesus Restoration Center, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Garden Cemetery, Monroe

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

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

RAY ALLEN BEST Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Funeral services for Ray Allen Best, 38, of Delhi, LA will be held at 4:00 PM, Thursday, June 7, 2007 at the First United Pentecostal Tabernacle, Delhi with Bro. Shane Lester and Bro. Charles Best officiating. Interment will follow in Faith Memorial Park Cemetery, Delhi, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Ray Allen Best was born on October 28, 1968 in Vicksburg, MS and passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2007. Ray loved music, played drums with the vigor and talent like no one else in Northeast Louisiana. By trade, he was a self-taught computer wizard, though he worked more for enjoyment than for profit. He was a fun loving guy; who was very close to his family, especially his two sons who are so much like him. He never met a stranger and had many many friends, who cared as much about him as he did them. Ray was preceded in death by his Paternal Grandparents, James D. and Pauline Best and Maternal Grandparents, Oliver Lee Copes and Ethelyn Copes Warbington. Survivors include his Wife, Lisa Best of Delhi; Sons, Canaan Ray Best and Alex Ray Best both of Delhi; Parents, Allen Ray and Lynda Best of Delhi; Sister, Taffy Griffin and husband, Kenneth of Delhi; Niece and Nephew, Caleb Loftin of Delhi and A1C Chelsea Loftin of Barksdale AFB, LA; Numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and a host of Friends. Pallbearers will be Sean Sikes, Michael \#34>Bubba\#34> Perry, Chris Blaylock, Scott Hosea, Darren LaBorde, Brad Rollins, Chris O’Neal, and Benji Beard. Honorary pallbearer will be Steven Taylor. Visitation will be 9:00 AM until Service Time, Thursday at the First United Pentecostal Tabernacle, Delhi, LA To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com

PERRY C. DANIEL Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Perry C. Daniel, 91, of West Monroe, Louisiana will be held at First Baptist Church of West Monroe on Friday, June 8th at 2:00PM. The Rev. Mark Finn will be officiating. Burial will be at Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mr. Daniel passed away at Glenwood Medical Center Monday, June 4th at 7:30PM surrounded by his family. Mr. Daniel was a man who loved his family and especially Margie, his wife of 65 years. Perry influenced many lives as is obvious by his multitude of friends. He faithfully served as a deacon and trustee at First Baptist Church of West Monroe for many years. He served on the Board of Directors of Sonrise TV-17 and was a member of the Long Range Planning Committee. He was instrumental in property acquisition during a time of rapid church growth and faithfully served on numerous other committees. He wass a member of the Zeigler-Tubbs Sunday School Class. Perry was a faithful servant of the Lord Jesus Christ which was evident in his commitment to his church and was known as a man of great compassion and vision. He was employed by Brown Paper Mill Co. from 1934-1943 and as sheet metal foreman at Selman Field under Civil Service with the Air Corps from 1943-1947. From 1950-1957 he was a salesman for Emmereal Refrigeration Co. and for a brief time, an active partner in Appliance Center of Monroe. He owned and managed Daniel Appliance and Furniture of Monroe from 1958 until his recent retirement at 89 years of age. He will be missed by his employees and many loyal customers. He will be sorely missed by his family. Mr. Daniel was preceded in death by his father Joe Daniel, his mother Cora Daniel, a brother Sonny Daniel, and a sister Vivian Dedelle. Perry is survived by his loving wife, Margie Norris Daniel; daughter Linda Tarkington and husband James of West Monroe; daughter Charlotte Mears and husband Ray of West Monroe; 4 grandchildren; James Tarkington of West Monroe, Laura Chisholm of Texarkana, TX., Jeremy Mears of San Antonio, TX., Jason Mears of Orlando, FL., and 6 great grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister, Catherine Smith of Crockett, TX., and a brother, Joe P. Daniel and his wife Marilyn of West Monroe. Pallbearers will be James Tarkington, Jason Mears, Jeremy Mears, John Stovall, Bob Stovall, and Bill Carlisle. Honorary pallbearers will be Ralph Reed, Don Zeigler, Roy Bledsoe, A.J. Burns, Calvert Frantom, Charles Jackson, and Charles Martindale. The family would like to thank Dr. Stephen Beene as well as the doctors and nurses at Glenwood Hospital and Ouachita Dialysis Center who so ably and lovingly cared for him. The family deeply thanks his caregivers Beatrice Rivers, Karen Bartlett, Emma Frost, Keisha Fair, and Renee Lonney. Visitation will be Thursday June 7th at Kilpatrick Funeral Home on 7th Street in West Monroe from 5:00PM until 8:00PM. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

MORRIS O. DANIELS Osborn Funeral Home Shreveport, LA Morris O. Daniels, 97, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2007 in Shreveport. Visitation will be held from 1:00 until 2:00 PM on Friday, June 8th at Osborn Funeral Home followed by a Memorial service at 2:00 PM in the Chapel. The Rev. Paul Carroll of Barksdale Untied Methodist Church will preside. Mr. Daniels was born in Mena, Arkansas, served in the Marine Corps during World War II and lived in Alaska for 24 years. He retired to Toledo Bend and later moved to Monroe, Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Laura Cheatum Daniels and later by his second wife, Verna Wolfe Daniels. Mr. Daniels is survived by his son, Donald Daniels and his wife, Marion, of Valdez, Alaska; grandson, David Lane Daniels; granddaughter, Dani Lea Walters; niece, June Carter Bolch and her husband, Jim; five great grandchildren; and great nieces and nephews, Cecil K. Carter, III and Stephen B. Carter, Vicki Carter Patterson, Carol Daniels, Judy Daniels and Bruce Daniels; step-daughter, Frances Wolfe Owens and husband, Tommy, her son, Steve and daughter, Leslie

EDIETH BEVERLY CROSSLEY DOLES Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, Louisiana Funeral services for Edieth Beverly Crossley Doles, age 82, of Monroe, LA will be at 10:00 AM Friday, June 8, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA with Rev. Larry Stafford officiating. Interment will follow at Wilmot Cemetery in Wilmot, AR under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mrs. Doles was born June 5, 1924 in Wilmot, AR and passed away June 4, 2007 in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Doles graduated from Wilmot High School and attended Chillicothe School of Business in Chillicothe, Missouri and Northeast Louisiana State University in Monroe. She was the organizing regent for the D’ Arbonne Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Mrs. Doles was a member of the following organizations: Colonial Danes XVII Century, Daughters of the American Colonies, First United Methodist Church, FUM Women’s Group, Collins Wossman Sunday School Class, Entre Nous Book Club and the Grand Slam Danes Bridge Group. Mrs. Doles arrived in Monroe in 1962 after extensive travels with her husband in his career as a naval aviator and chief liaison with the Supreme Allied Headquarter of Europe. The couple retired early to return to Louisiana to raise their two daughters. Mrs. Doles is survived by her husband, Commander Thomas Kinnaird Doles Rtd. of Monroe, LA; her daughters, Bonnie Jean Doles of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, Beverly Graham and husband Gary of Monroe, LA; grandsons Hutton Banks of Richmond, VA, Harrison Banks, a student in Oxford, MS, and Jeremy Graham of Baton Rouge, LA. Pallbearers will be James Herbert Crossley, Lloyd Hughes Crossley, Jeff Foster, Hutton Banks, Harrison Banks, and Jeremy Graham. Honorary Pallbearers will be David Doles, Jr., Basil Doles, Jr., Mike Doles, Don Doles, Jimmy Doles, Lee Foster, Jr., William Crossley, and Ronald Boone. Mrs. Doles was a pioneer patient in open-heart surgery at Bethesda Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland in 1959. While she far exceeded her surgeons’ expectations, she was under the careful watch of her local physicians. A special thank you to Dr. Kerry Anders, Dr. Bob Sarama, and Dr. Napoli for their expertise but most especially for their patience, kindness and warmth. A heartfelt thank you to Kami Worley and Wilma Hart. Memorials can be made to the First United Methodist Church of Monroe or the American Heart Association. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00PM Thursday, June 7, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe and the funeral will be held at 10:00AM Friday, June 8 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Friends and family are invited to call after visitation at the Graham’s, 3301 Lake DeSiard Drive, Monroe, LA from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

CAROL J. “POLLY” FROST MCBROOM Family Funeral Care Memphis, TN Carol J. Frost McBroom “Polly” 66, passed away at her home on June 2, 2007. She was a retired Sales manager for Zales. She is survived by Two daughters Janet Hill and Annette Spaniel, two sons Michael McBroom and Charlie Hope, four sisters Peggy Masterson, Betty J. Hicks, Shirley Johnson, and Gail Frost, five brothers Johnny Frost, Ray Frost, Jackie Frost, Derwood Baugh and Alford Baugh, as well as two grandchildren. Services will take place at Cypress Baptist Church in West Monroe LA on Friday June 8, at 4:00 PM. Family Funeral Care 901-761-8000

MR. CLAYTON RAY “BIG RED” MILLER Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA Funeral service for Mr. Clayton Ray “Big Red” Miller, 71, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, June 8, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe with Rev. G.E. Chance and Rev. Danny Chance officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Miller passed away on June 4, 2007, at Christus St. Joseph’s Nursing Home. He attended the Christian Life Church in Monroe. Mr. Miller was a 32nd Degree Mason, a member of the Dee A. Strickland Lodge #465 F&AM, York Rites, and the Barak Shrine Temple. Mr. Miller was also an Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Bobbie Miller of Monroe, LA; son, Darwin Miller of Baton Rouge, LA; daughter, Tamara Miller Hindmon and husband Todd; granddaughters, Reagan and Katie Hindmon all of Little Rock, AR; and brother, Tim Miller of Monroe, LA. Pallbearers will be Bruce McGaha, Mike Self, Curt Richard, John Gaston, Allen Stutts, and Tony Hebert. Honorary pallbearers will be Tim Smeby, Lynn Self, Raymond Self, and Ashley Miller. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children or to the St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital. Online Condolence Registry: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.

MRS. NOLA JOHNSON PERKINS Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, Louisiana Funeral services for Mrs. Nola Johnson Perkins, age 91, of West Monroe, LA will be at 2:00 PM Friday, June 8, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe, La. with Rev. Gordon Dean and Rev. Marlin Betts officiating. Interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park in Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mrs. Perkins was born June 22, 1915 in Glenmora, La. and passed away on June 5, 2007 in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Perkins was a member of Highland Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Winfred Perkins, her parents, Gilbert and Adella Johnson, and a daughter, Peggy King. Mrs. Perkins is survived by her daughter, Sue Tolbird and her husband, Doyle. Grandchildren, Bill King, Jr., Ryan King, Patrick King and wife Cherie, Jamie Tolbird, Amy Tolbird. Also survived by five Great Grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Bill King, Sr., Ryan King, Patrick King, Jamie Tolbird, Arlin Smith and Jame Shackleford. Visitation will be Thursday, June 7, 2007 after 5 p.m. until 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

WILLIAM SHERMAN POLLARD, JR Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA Born in Oak Grove, Louisiana, on Jan. 1, 1925 Departed Jun. 4, 2007. Funeral services for William Sherman “Bill” Pollard, Jr., age 82, of Oak Grove, Louisiana will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, June 9, 2007 at the First United Methodist Church in Oak Grove. Reverend Byron Putnam will officiate. Interment will be in the Fort Logan Cemetery in Denver, Colorado. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove. Mr. Pollard died Monday, June 4, 2007 at the West Carroll Memorial Hospital in Oak Grove. Mr. Pollard was a native of Oak Grove, Louisiana where he was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Oak Grove High School and Purdue University. He was a veteran of WWII serving as an engineer with the marines in the Pacific Theatre. He worked for many years as a civil engineer in Memphis, Tennessee. His projects included interstate highway systems and subways in the United States and Asia. He taught as adjunct professor at the University of Memphis, and as professor at Purdue University and the University of Illinois. He served as professor of civil engineering at the University of Colorado at Denver for many years where he retired as Professor Emeritus. He is preceded in death by his late wife, Gloria Louise Pollard and his parents, William Sherman Pollard, Sr. and Lois Horner Pollard. He is survived by his wife, Melba Lee McIntosh Pollard of Oak Grove; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. William Sherman Pollard III and Jan Pollard of Seatle, Washington; daughter and son-in-law, Kay Wallis and Dr. Carlton Wallis of Lakewood, Colorado; 3 step-sons and their wifes, John Robert and Diana McIntosh of Oak Grove; Tom and Kathy McIntosh of Oak Grove; Phillip and Dianna McIntosh of Ridgeland, Mississippi; 3 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 5 step grandchildren, and 2 step great grandchildren. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Oak Grove High School Class of 1940. Memorials may be made to the Karen Lingo Mission of the First United Methodist Church in Oak Grove. Family will receive friends immediately following the services their home at 206 West Jefferson Street in Oak Grove. To leave condolences to the family www.coxfuneral.com.

ROSALIE "ROSE" BALLARD SPOHRER Greenoaks Funeral Home Baton Rouge, LA Rosalie “Rose” Ballard Spohrer passed peacefully away in the presence of her family on Monday, June 4, 2007, in Columbia, MS. Born Marie Rosalie Ballard in Hebert, LA, on Feb. 18, 1921, she was the sixth child of Edgar Leonard and Laura Douciere Ballard. She graduated from Mangham High School in Monroe, Louisiana at the end of the Depression. Upon graduation, she attended Northeast Louisiana State College for two years, graduating with an associate degree. She entered the work force in 1939, working several years at Cotton’s Bakery as a home demonstrator, riding the bread trucks out to communities in North Louisiana and Texas and demonstrating how to make fancy sandwiches and party foods. She later went to work as a secretary for the War Department at Selman Field in Monroe, LA . She fell in love with one of her brothers’ friends—Henry Spohrer, a tall, quiet man. Rosalie was a war bride-she and Henry were married on June 30, 1943, in Monroe, after which he soon left for the European Theater of World War II. Rose was a matriarch to her large family. In Baton Rouge, LA, she and Henry raised six children, all going on to college and establishing professional careers. As the children grew up and began to leave home, she volunteered for the Red Cross, working in their disaster services area. Upon Henry’s retirement, the two of them took to the roads in an Air Stream trailer, seeing parts of the country they had always wanted to see and some parts they didn’t. After Henry’s death in 1979, Rose lived with her sister, Helen Ballard Wasson, until Helen moved to a nursing home where she died in 2002. Nine years ago, she moved to Columbia to be closer to two of her daughters. She spent these last years of her life tending her gardens, turning bare, red clay to a cheery profusion of color and scent in all seasons of the year. When she wasn’t gardening, she was playing computer solitaire or watching "classic" movies. Rose was an avid reader, a trait she imbued in all her children; and she especially liked murder mysteries. Rose was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. She is survived by a loving family: four daughters, Anna and husband Robert Campos of Metairie, LA, Mary and husband Francis Miksa of Austin, TX, Kathleen and husband Leonard Jones of Columbia, MS, and Helen and husband Chester Hunt also of Columbia, MS; and two sons, Stephen and wife Ann Spohrer of Baton Rouge, LA, and James Henry and wife Elisabeth Spohrer of El Sobrante, CA. She had 11 grandchildren, Betsy Campos Galit, Tim Campos, Laurie Campos, Jennifer Spohrer, Jill Spohrer, Béla Spohrer, Matt Jones, Josh Jones, Marguerite Halphen, Katie Halphen, and Jonna Halphen. She also had two great-grandchildren, Nate Galit and Elijah Galit, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Saturday June 9, 2007 10:30 AM until religious services at 12:30 PM in the funeral home chapel celebrated by Rev. Vic Messina. Interment will follow in Greenoaks Memorial Park

KELLY LAYTON STEPHENSON Cox Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Kelly Layton Stephenson born in Bastrop, Louisiana, on Jun. 11, 1960 Departed Jun. 5, 2007. A memorial service for Kelly Layton Stephenson, age 46, of Bastrop, Louisiana will be held 7:00 PM. Friday, June 8, 2007 at Cox Funeral Home of Bastrop with Rev. Britt Dupree officiating. "Fuzzy" Stephenson was born June 11, 1960 in Bastrop and he died June 5, 2007 at his residence following a fight with cancer. Kelly was a rural mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. He was a 1978 graduate and Senior Class President at Bastrop High School. Kelly also attended Northeast Louisiana University (ULM) in Monroe. He is preceded in death by his father, W. Layton Stephenson, brother, Keith Stephenson, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Stephenson, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Seymore, and Ellis "Bob" Steele. Kelly is survived by his mother, Dot Stephenson of Bastrop, two sisters, Kay Stephenson of Baton Rouge, and Kathy Wood of Longview, Texas, a niece, Lindsey Wood, nephew, Taylor Wood both of Longview, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. The family request that planned memorials be made to the Morehouse Parish Cancer Fund, c.o. Marthann Yates, 152 Ridgecrest Drive Bastrop, Louisiana 71220 or the Bastrop Lion’s Club, P.O. Box 95, Bastrop, Louisiana 71220.

Harold K. Andrews, 71
BASTROP — Harold Kenneth Andrews, who was self-employed, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Carter Cemetery, Collinston under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Ray Allen Best, 38
DELHI — Ray Allen Best, an Interstate Dodge employee, died Tuesday. Services are 4 p.m. today at First United Pentecostal Tabernacle, Delhi. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be in Faith Memorial Park Cemetery, Delhi under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Leavella 'Lee' Church, 73
BOSSIER CITY — Leavella "Lee" Church, a disabled veteran, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday at Redwing Cemetery, Oak Grove. Visitation is noon until 1:45 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Eddie Cooks, 68
WINNSBORO — Eddie Cooks, a store clerk, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Talmadge A. Crane, 92
NEWELLTON — Talmadge A. Crane, a retired farmer, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Newellton. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Louis 'L' Daniels, 70
Louis "L" Daniels of Monroe, a retired heavy equipment operator, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Joe Hill Cemetery, Rhymes under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Laura F. Dupree, 88
WISNER — Laura F. Dupree, a retired school bus driver, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in South Central Cemetery, Wisner.

James Peale Green Jr., 83
MINDEN — James Burd Peale Green Jr., a retired machinist, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Calvary Baptist Church, Minden. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Karther Johnson, 82
Karther "Snook" Johnson of Monroe, a retired construction worker with Breck Construction Co., died May 31. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Melvin S. Johnston, 78
Melvin Sidney Johnston of Monroe, a firefighters, died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church of Monroe. Visitation is 2 p.m. until time of services today at the church. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe.

Idora Parker, 104
JONESBORO — Idora Parker, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Lessie Ramsey, 70
CHATHAM — Lessie Ramsey, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Transport Cemetery.

Flora J. Seals, 70
WISNER — Flora J. Seals, a housewife, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is noon-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Hope Estate Cemetery, Wisner.

Barbara Jean H. Travis, 68
Barbara Jean Hodge Travis of Monroe, a retired switchboard operator, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Cleo Whitehead, 84
RUSTON — Cleo Whitehead died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, Choudrant.

Previously acknowledged
Bell, Marvin Douglas: 10 a.m. today, Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.
Copes, Melba E. Gibson: 2 p.m. today, Newton Baptist Church, Delhi.
Daniel, Perry C.: 2 p.m. Friday, First Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Doles, Edieth Crossley: 10 a.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Foy, Terri Ann: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Monroe.
Gross, Terry Lee: 4 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Hunter, Sherman James Jr.: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. James Missionary Baptist Church No. 2, Monroe.
Jackson, Vera Hurts: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Pisgah Baptist Church, Spearsville.
Johnson, Earnestine: 1 p.m. Saturday, Trenton Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Johnson, Melvin S.: 3 p.m. today, First United Methodist Church, Monroe.
Lee, Betty Diane: 11 a.m. Friday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Morgan, Ilee Foshee: 2 p.m. today, Friendship Baptist Church, Friendship.
Pollard, William S. Jr.: 2 p.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church, Oak Grove.
Smith, Paige D.: 2 p.m. today, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Tribble, Addie Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Jesus Restoration Center, Monroe.

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

LEAVELLA “LEE” CHURCH Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA Funeral services for Leavella “Lee” Church, 73, will be held 2:00 PM, Friday, June 8, 2007, Graveside at Red Wing Cemetery, Oak Grove, La. Officiating will be Brother Buck Furlow of Community Hospices of America. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove. Visitation will be Friday, June 8, 2007, from 12:00 noon to 1:45 PM at Cox Funeral Home. He entered into rest on Tuesday, June 5, 2007, at 8:15 PM in Bossier City. Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Heather and husband Chris Sample of West Plains, MO; brothers: Rayford and late wife June Church of Marshall, TX, Vernon and wife Phyllis Church of Chicago, IL; sisters: LaVita and husband Sonny Hill of Memphis, TN, JoAnn Deere of Oak Grove, LA, and two grandchildren. Also left to hold his memory dear was special friend and neighbor Jeanie Poland of Bossier City, LA. He was preceded in death by brother Huey Church of Bossier City, LA, and his parents of Oak Grove, LA. Daddy also left numerous other family members and friends to honor his memory. Our family would like to thank Brother Buck and Renee of Community Hospices, Ora of Entrum Healthcare, staff at the VA Medical Center, staff at Colonial Oaks, Hal V. Lyons law offices, and the Council on Aging of Bossier City. They say there is nothing like a child’s memory of a strong, tall man holding her hand, guilding her when the path is uncertain. It is this memory that I hold close to my heart, as I know this humble, gentle man will hold my hand, gulde me through difficult times, for the rest of my life. I love you, daddy.

EDIETH BEVERLY CROSSLEY DOLES Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, Louisiana Funeral services for Edieth Beverly Crossley Doles, age 82, of Monroe, LA will be at 10:00 AM Friday, June 8, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA with Rev. Larry Stafford officiating. Interment will follow at Wilmot Cemetery in Wilmot, AR under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mrs. Doles was born June 5, 1924 in Wilmot, AR and passed away June 4, 2007 in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Doles graduated from Wilmot High School and attended Chillicothe School of Business in Chillicothe, Missouri and Northeast Louisiana State University in Monroe. She was the organizing regent for the D’ Arbonne Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Mrs. Doles was a member of the following organizations: Colonial Danes XVII Century, Daughters of the American Colonies, First United Methodist Church, FUM Women’s Group, Collins Wossman Sunday School Class, Entre Nous Book Club and the Grand Slam Danes Bridge Group. Mrs. Doles arrived in Monroe in 1962 after extensive travels with her husband in his career as a naval aviator and chief liaison with the Supreme Allied Headquarter of Europe. The couple retired early to return to Louisiana to raise their two daughters. Mrs. Doles is survived by her husband, Commander Thomas Kinnaird Doles Rtd. of Monroe, LA; her daughters, Bonnie Jean Doles of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, Beverly Graham and husband Gary of Monroe, LA; grandsons Hutton Banks of Richmond, VA, Harrison Banks, a student in Oxford, MS, and Jeremy Graham of Baton Rouge, LA. Pallbearers will be: James Herbert Crossley, Lloyd Hughes Crossley, Jeff Foster, Hutton Banks, Harrison Banks, and Jeremy Graham. Honorary Pallbearers will be: David Doles, Jr., Basil Doles, Jr., Mike Doles, Don Doles, Jimmy Doles, Lee Foster, Jr., William Crossley, and Ronald Boone. Mrs. Doles was a pioneer patient in open-heart surgery at Bethesda Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland in 1959. While she far exceeded her surgeons’ expectations, she was under the careful watch of her local physicians. A special thank you to Dr. Kerry Anders, Dr. Bob Sarama, and Dr. Napoli for their expertise but most especially for their patience, kindness and warmth. A heartfelt thank you to Kami Worley and Wilma Hart. Memorials can be made to the First United Methodist Church of Monroe or the American Heart Association. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday, June 7, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe and the funeral will be held at 10:00AM Friday, June 8 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Friends and family are invited to call after visitation at the Graham’s, 3301 Lake DeSiard Drive, Monroe, LA from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

VONCILLE B. GRAVES Happy Birthday Mama We love you and miss you so much. Dabo "Sissy"

KARTHER JOHNSON Smith Funeral Home Monroe, LA Services for Karther Johnson, 82, are 11:00AMSaturday, June 9 at St. Paul B. C. in Monroe. Visitation is 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. He died May 31 at St. Francis North Hospital. Karther, a U.S. Army veteran served his country as a military guard during WW II, was awarded the Bronze Star for valor. He was also a member of the F.D. Thompson Post 521 American Legion. “Snook,” as he was so fondly called, was also a skilled construction worker with Breck Construction Co. for many years, retiring in the late 80’s. After retirement, he still dabbled in the profession he so loved and labored many hours performing light carpentry work until his health declined. Dea. Johnson was a founding member and a dynamic pillar of the St. Paul B.C., helping to organize and build the first church. He was very visible and faithfully active in all capacities of the church including serving as a dedicated deacon, Chairman of the Deacon Board for 41 years and Sunday School Superintendent for 39 years, a job he adored and so dutifully performed. He loved his pastor, church family, neighbors, friends and family and above all, serving the Lord and his fellowman. He left a lasting impression, a wonderful legacy, and was a beautiful Christian example for all to follow. Preceding him in death were his parents, Vinnie and Beulah Johnson, a brother, Roy Johnson and 2 daughters, Mary A. Horne and Kerry Lee Curry. Dea. Johnson is now at peace resting on his faith in the redeeming love of the Lord Jesus Christ. Cherishing his memories are his loving and devoted wife of 60 years, Mary Lou Johnson of Monroe, 3 daughters, Johnnie R. Johnson, Evelyn Johnson and Brenda (Jerry) Harris, all of Monroe; 3 sons, Arthur Johnson and Danny Johnson of Monroe and Harold G. (Regina) Johnson of Norcross, Ga.; son-in-law, Joseph Curry of Monroe, one brother, Alex (Vanessa) Johnson of Grandview, Mo.; sister-in-law Delores (Keith) Slater of Spring Valley, Ca.; brother-in-law, David (Bertha) Reed of Oakland, Ca.; 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 1 great, great-granddaughter, 2 aunts, Lillian Miller and Elizabeth Barnett of Monroe, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

JIMMY E. KELLY Honey, It has been one year now since you left me. I miss your gentle smile and your warm arms around me, your tender touch and comfort in your voice. The world is very different now. You still bring back memories of all our years together. Time has never changed the reason that I first fell in love with you. Love you still and forever, Anna Marie Kelly

IDORA PARKER Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA Funeral services for Idora Parker of Jonesboro will be held on Saturday June 9, 2007, at 10:00 AM in the Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro. Bro. Charles Wesley will be officiating. Interment will follow in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday June 8, 2007 at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Mrs. Parker passed away on June 6, 2007. Mrs. Parker was born on December 17, 1902. She was 104. She is survived by two daughters; Mary Morgan of Jonesboro, LA., Katie Nell Parker Riley and husband John Allen of Shreveport, LA. One son; John M. Parker of Roswell, New Mexico., also six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Parker is preceded in death by her parents; Sam Walsworth and Martha Peevy Walsworth, her husband; John L. Parker, six sisters, three brothers and one grandson; John Morgan and two infant children.

MS. BARBARA JEAN HODGE TRAVIS Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA Funeral service for Ms. Barbara Jean Hodge Travis, 68, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00AM Saturday June 9, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe with Rev. Larry Linson officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun. Ms. Travis passed away on June 5, 2007, at her residence. She was a member of North Monroe Baptist Church. Ms. Travis was a loving mother and grandmother who cherished her family. Survivors include her two sons, Bill Travis, Jr. and wife Leesa of Collierville, TN; and Michael Travis of Calhoun, LA; grandchildren,William Travis III and wife Kim of Auburn, AL; Christina Travis of Tulsa, OK; and Tyler Travis of Calhoun, LA; two sisters, Mel Roberts of Brownsville, TX; and Liz Patin of Lafayette, LA; and brother, Billy Hodge of Tallulah, LA. Pallbearers will be Bill Travis, Jr., Michael Travis, William Travis III, Tyler Travis, Mickey Tucker, and Billy Ray Hodge. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Elsie Porter Becker, 73
Elsie Lee Porter Becker of Monroe, a retired business owner, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery, Bastrop.

Carolyn Branch, 76
Carolyn Branch of Monroe, former La France Drugs employee, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Greater Free Gift, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6:30 p.m. Monday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Willie Brooks, 75
NEWELLTON — Willie Brooks, a sawmill operator, died Sunday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Saturday at Stonewall Baptist Church, Newellton. Burial is in Moss Cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Bonnie G. Crabtree, 56
Bonnie G. Crabtree of West Monroe, a ward clerk, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Choudrant. Visitation is noon-1 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Perry C. Daniel, 91
Perry C. Daniel of West Monroe, owner of Daniel Appliance and Furniture Co. in Monroe, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Linda Diane Hammon, 58
FARMERVILLE — Linda Diane Hammon, an ERA Realty Pros real estate agent, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 10:30 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Beekman Cemetery.

Vera Jackson, 67
SPEARSVILLE — Vera Jackson, a retired schoolteacher and principal, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church, Spearsville. Visitation is 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville. Wake services are 6-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Clayton Ray Miller, 71
Clayton Ray "Big Red" Miller of Monroe, a retired salesman for ICG railroad, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

George Moore, 75
TALLULAH — George Moore died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Tallulah Elementary School Auditorium. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Mount Cellar Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Tallulah.

Willie Newton Sr., 66
TALLULAH — Willie Newton Sr. died May 27. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Union Baptist Missionary Baptist Church, Sondheimer. Wake services are 5-6 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Henderson Project Cemetery.

Idora Parker, 104
JONESBORO — Idora Parker, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Nola Perkins, 91
Nola Perkins of West Monroe, a retired seamstress, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

David Smith, 62
CHOUDRANT — David Smith, a painter formerly of Monroe, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 2 p.m. until time of services Saturday at the funeral home.

Kelly L. Stephenson, 46
BASTROP — Kelly L. "Fuzzy" Stephenson, a rural postal carrier, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 7 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Gloria Tillman, 54
TALLULAH — Gloria Tillman died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Della Williams, 95
TALLULAH — Della Williams, a homemaker, died May 31. Services re 11 a.m. Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Mer Rouge under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Previously acknowledged
Andrews, Harold K.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Carter Cemetery, Collinston.
Church, Leavella 'Lee': 2 p.m. today, Redwing Cemetery, Oak Grove.
Cooks, Eddie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church.
Crane, Talmadge A.: 10 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Newellton.
Daniels, Louis 'L': 3 p.m. Saturday, Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Monroe.
Doles, Edieth Crossley: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Foy, Terri Ann: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hunter, Sherman James Jr.: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. James Missionary Baptist Church No. 2, Monroe.
Johnson, Earnestine: 1 p.m. Saturday, Trenton Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Johnson, Karther: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Lee, Betty Diane: 11 a.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Pollard, William S. Jr.: 2 p.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church, Oak Grove.
Seals, Flora J.: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Mark Baptist Church, Wisner.
Tribble, Addie Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Jesus Restoration Center, Monroe.
Whitehead, Cleo: 10 a.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston

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

E.T. MAC MCCLUNG Rose-Neath Funeral Home Shreveport, Louisiana Mac McClung, 82, died June 6 at Willis-Knighton Hospital in Shreveport. Born Everette T. McClung in Buchanan, Georgia, he served with distinction on a destroyer in the North Atlantic during World War II. After the war, he attended Louisiana College where he received a Bachelor's degree in Music and married the former Paula Heughan. He began his career as an educator, teaching music at Fort Necessity, Baskin, and Winnsboro. He later received a Master of Music and 30 hours plus in music. He was elected State Vocal Chairman of LMEA and also took a boys choir to sing at the National ACDA Convention in West Virginia. During his 20 years of teaching, his students, choirs and performance ensembles were frequently recognized in state and national competitions. He also served as Music Director at the First Baptist Church Winnsboro, where he is remembered for his excellence in church music. Mac and Paula have been active members of the choirs in Highland and First Baptist Churches since 1979. Mac a successful entrepreneur, operating a business that made draperies and installed carpeting. An avid gardener, he was known for his prized roses and orchids that he frequently arranged for many occasions. Although he never really retired, he and his wife moved to Shreveport where he built the home they were to live in until their recent move to the LSUS area. His range of interests and skills amazed all who knew him. Mac McClung has had a far-reaching impact on the musical and personal lives of hundreds of students. His exacting standards with music and words were combined with a strong connection to students that were both professional and personal, tough, and tender. His high expectations truly called students forward to a higher level of performance on and off the stage. No one can really know the depth of the debt of thanks that are his due to the range of his influence on students, family and friends. Mac is survived by his wife, Paula, and daughters, Amy Daffern and Deborah Guillory and husband, Denver, along with five grandchildren, a sister and two brothers. On a larger scale, he is remembered by hundreds of students whose lives he touched during his many years of school and church service. Visitation will be held from 3-5 p.m. on Saturday, June 9th at Rose-Neath Funeral Home on Marshall Street and again Sunday at 2 p.m. in the parlor of the First Baptist Church of Shreveport. A Celebration of his life will follow in the sanctuary at 3 p.m. Interment will be conducted on Monday, June 11th at 9 a.m. in Forest Park Cemetery, St. Vincent Avenue. Memorials can be made toward the Mac McClung Choral Scholarship through the Foundation at University of Louisiana at Monroe.

Christine O. Brashier, 77
FARMERVILLE — Christine Odom Brashier, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at The Pentecostals of Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Farmerville City Cemetery.

Herman Carter, 82
RAYVILLE — Herman Carter died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial will be in Pilgrim Rest Cemetery, Rayville under the direction of Montgomery Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Asa Couch, 61
Asa Couch of West Monroe, a cement finisher, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Terrance B. Jenkins, 20
Terrance B. Jenkins of Monroe, a student, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Cuba Baptist Church, Gilbert. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Sunday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert.

Ruby Lee Kennedy, 76
Ruby Lee Kennedy of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Toya Perkins, 48
COLUMBIA — Toya Perkins, a schoolteacher, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

John G. Shia, 84
John G. Shia of West Monroe, a mail carrier, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Barbara Hodge Travis, 68
Barbara Jean Hodge Travis of Monroe, a retired switchboard operator, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Alice Faye Yates, 72
OAK GROVE — Alice Faye Yates, a nurse, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Green Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Visitation is until 9 a.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery, Forest.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Andrews, Harold K.: 1 p.m. today, Carter Cemetery, Collinston.
Becker, Elsie Porter: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Branch, Carolyn: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Cooks, Eddie: 1 p.m. today, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church.
Crabtree, Bonnie G.: 2 p.m. today, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Choudrant.
Crane, Talmadge A.: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Newellton.
Daniels, Louis 'L': 3 p.m. today, Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Monroe.
Foy, Terri Ann: 1 p.m. today, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hunter, Sherman James Jr.: 11 a.m. today, St. James Missionary Baptist Church No. 2, Monroe.
Jackson, Vera: 1 p.m. today, Mount Pisgah Baptist Church, Spearsville.
Johnson, Earnestine: 1 p.m. today, Trenton Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Johnson, Karther: 11 a.m. today, St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Moore, George: 1 p.m. today, Tallulah Elementary School Auditorium.
Newton, Willie Sr.: 11 a.m. today, Union Missionary Baptist Church, Sondheimer.
Parker, Idora: 10 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Pollard, William S. Jr.: 2 p.m. today, First United Methodist Church, Oak Grove.
Seals, Flora J.: 11 a.m. today, St. Mark Baptist Church, Wisner.
Smith, David: 3 p.m. today, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Tribble, Addie Lee: 11 a.m. today, Jesus Restoration Center, Monroe.
Whitehead, Cleo: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Williams, Della: 11 a.m. today, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah.

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

RUTH HIXON Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Services for Mrs. Ruth Hixon, 85, Rayville, LA will be 2 p.m. Monday June 11, 2007 at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel Rayville with Dr. Ernest Winburn officiating . Internment to follow in Rayville Masonic Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Mrs. Ruth was a native of Rayville, LA who proudly served as a WAC during WWII. After returning home, she and her husband Frank Hixon opened Hixon's Ceramics where Mrs. Hixon taught ceramic classes, which allowed her to do her favorite thing- entertain others. Her sense of humor and deep compassion carried her through the losses of her parents, Henry and Pearl Shoemaker, brother Houston Shoemaker, husband Frank Hixon, and son Keith Hixon. Many will remember Mrs. Hixon for her years of volunteer work with the Richland Parish Hospital Gift Shop and The Care and Share. Others will remember her for work with the First Baptist Church and Eastern Star. And still others will know her as the young girl who shared her allowance during the Great Depression. Her laugh is one that will resonate in the hearts of all who knew her. She is survived by her loving daughter Judy Duplechine and her husband James of Lafayette, four grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Pallbeaers will be James Duplechine, Danny Williams, Randy Franks, Edward Shoemaker, Wendel Shoemaker and Joey Hixon and Honorary Pallbeaer Tyler Franks. Visitation will be from 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. On line registry condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MRS. RUBY LEE KENNEDY Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Lee Kennedy, 76, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 10, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel-West Monroe with Rev. Wesley Pittman officiating. Interment will follow in Liberty Hill Cemetery in Farmerville, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home- West Monroe. Mrs. Kennedy, a retired homemaker, was born on May 6, 1931 in Philadelphia, MS, and died June 8, 2007 in West Monroe. She was preceded in death by her parents, Preston Neese and Eva Shavers, her son, Butch Wallace and her sister, Effie Price. Survivors include her husband, Woodie Kennedy, daughter; Georgia Osborn and husband Charles, granddaughters; Peggy Moore and husband Scott, Michelle Clay and husband Marvin, grandsons; Bryan Osborn, Steven Wallace, great granddaughter; Heather Wedgeworth, great grandsons; Brent Moore, Daniel Wedgeworth, D.J. Evans, great great granddaughter; Jasmine Wedgeworth, and great great grandson; Jonathan French, sisters; Bonnie Hollis, Helen Helms, Shirley Slawson, Carrie Massey, Barbara Kirk, Ann Easterling, and June Atkinson. Pallbearers will be Bryan Osborn, Brent Moore, Chris Walker, Ray Craighead, Bobby Joe Edney and John Pardue. Honorary Pallbearers will be D.J. Evans and Daniel Wedgeworth. Online condolences may be sent to the family www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

J. O. PEMBERTON Monroe, LA Mr. J.O. Pemberton age 83 passed away May 8, 2007 of a short illness. Memorial gifts may be made to Emmanuel Bapstist Church , Monroe, LA in his memory.

TOYA ANICE PERKINS Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Memorial services for Toya Anice Perkins, age 48 of Columbia will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, June 11, 2007 from the First United Methodist Church in Columbia with Rev. Pam Roy officiating. Toya was born in Columbia on August 19, 1948 and died Friday, June 8, 2007 at LSU Conway Medical Center in Monroe. She was a schoolteacher and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Columbia. She was preceded in death by her father, William Jackson "Bill" Perkins, Sr. and her brother, Bill Perkins, Jr. Survivors include her sons, Darrell Ray Phillips of Columbia and William Gabriel Perkins Phillips of New Iberia, her daughter, Sable Anice Simms of Columbia, her grandchildren, Andy Proffer, McKenna Phillips and Gabe Phillips, her mother, Bobbie Patterson Perkins of Columbia and her sisters, Belinda Duke Perkins of Benton, LA and Kendra Lea Perkins of Mandeville, LA. Visitation will be Sunday from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia.

CLAUDIA HUGHES WINKLER Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Mrs. Claudia Hughes Winkler, age 74, entered eternal rest Friday June 8, 2007 after a brief illness. A life long native of Morehouse Parish she attended high school at Mer Rouge. Mrs. Winkler's life long interest in health care began at Ouachita Valley Vo-Tech Nursing School where she completed LPN training in the late 1950's. After completing nursing school Mrs. Winkler served in health care working at Morehouse General Hospital, St. Francis Hospital, Sterlington Hospital, and retired after 30 years with the Gamble Guest Care as an administrator. Mrs. Winkler remained active in community service after retirement with fund raisers for the American Heart Association, Morehouse Parish Sheriff's Auxillary, United Way, Muscular Dystrophy Association, and the American Cancer Society. Claudia Winkler received state wide recognition for community service. She received the Nursing Home Administrator of the Year Award, and June 1, 2001 was declared Claudia Winkler Day by both the City of Bastrop and the Louisiana State Legislature. Mrs. Winkler is survived by her husband of 57 years, William Otto Winkler; children, George, Beverly, Kerry, and Terry; two brothers, Hugo Hughes, Carl Brodnax; two sisters, Verda Rodgers, Billie Goynes; numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Services will be held at Golden Funeral Home in Bastrop Monday June 11, 2007 at 10 a.m. with visitation Sunday the 10th from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Rev. Will Lambert will officiate. Mr. Kit, Kevin, and Keith Gamble will serve as honorary pallbearers. Mrs. Winkler and her family request that donations be made to the American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers.

Eloise E. Brown, 88
OAK GROVE — Eloise Edwards Brown, a beautician, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. today at the funeral home and from 8 a.m. until service time Monday. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Lucien Finn Jr., 80
FERRIDAY — Lucien "Sonny" Finn Jr., retired from International Paper Co., died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rogers Cemetery, Clayton.

Nelmarie Foote, 81
POINT — Nelmarie Foote, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Point Assembly of God Church. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial will be in Wilhite Cemetery near Point under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Terry Ray Hansen, 52
RAYVILLE — Terry Ray Hansen, a truck driver, died Wednesday. A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Monday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation begins at 3:30 p.m. Monday.

Fred C. Herrington, 92
BASTROP — Fred Charles Herrington died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hughes Chapel Cemetery, Bastrop.

Ruby Lee Kennedy, 76
Ruby Lee Kennedy of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Cemetery at Taylor near Farmerville.

Charla Frances Little, 42
Charla Frances Little of Monroe, a physician, died Saturday. Arrangements are pending with Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Delores H. McKinley, 61
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Delores Hawkins McKinley, a homemaker, died June 2. Services are 1 p.m. today at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Lily Carolyn Obrien, 72
NEDERLAND, Texas — Lily Carolyn Obrien, formerly of Delhi, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Monday at Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Barbara Lee Tyler, 68
JONESBORO — Barbara Lee Tyler, a homemaker, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Gayla-Trania Cemetery, Jonesboro. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Branch, Carolyn: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Greater Free Gift, Monroe.
Brashier, Christine O.: 2 p.m. today, The Pentecostals of Farmerville.
Carter, Herman: 2 p.m. today, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville.
Couch, Asa: 2 p.m. today, Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.
Jenkins, Terrance B.: 11 a.m. Monday, Cuba Baptist Church, Gilbert

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

EVELYN D. CARROLL-HILL DEC.17,1943-JUNE 11, 2006 We will always love and miss you. Honey, Pac, NeNe, Yo, Dee Fred Jr. Marci, and Yatta

WILLIAM JAMES CLAY Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA William James Clay, 80, of Rayville, Louisiana passed away on June 8, 2007 at Richardson Memorial Medical Center in Rayville, Louisiana after a lengthy illness. He was born September 28, 1926 in Braden, Oklahoma. William was the son of Henry Grady and Mattie Mae Stamps Clay. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Myrtle Kannady, Dorris Smith, and Pauline Clay, one brother, Frank Clay. He is survived by three children, Billy James Clay and wife, Tammy of Rayville, Louisiana, Janice Bryant Riser and husband, Jim of Meridian, Mississippi, Edward Lee (Mudd) Bryant and wife, Kay of Rayville, Louisiana; two brothers, Henry Clay of Monroe, Louisiana and Paul Clay of Winnsboro, Louisiana; seven grandchildren, Kristi Clay, Will Clay, Tammy Higdon, Tracy Clack, David Bryant, Sherry Riser, and Clayton Riser; seven great grandchildren, four nieces, one nephew, and numerous friends. Mr. Clay participated in the occupation of Germany during WWII as a member of the United States Army. He joined the Veterans of Foreign Wars after being honorably discharged and served many years as Sergeant at Arms. He was a valued employee of Trunkline Gas Company for thirty years. After his retirement, his love of the land led him to a full time career as a successful farmer and rancher in Richland Parish. The sport of hunting continued his relationship with the land. Services will be at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, June 11, 2007 at 2 p.m., with Rev. Harold Spillers and Bro. Jay Jones officiating. Interment will be following the services at McKnight Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, Louisiana. Pallbearers will be Duke Jones, Bibb Franklin, Randy Swain, Ben McHenry, Sonny Mills, and David Thomason. Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny Hoychick, Dr. David Thompson, Carl Goodman, and the members of Veteran of Foreign Wars post 1809. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until 9 p.m., Sunday, June 10, 2007 at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville, Louisiana. Donations may be made to the McKnight Cemetery Fund, 80 David Rawls Rd, Rayville, LA 71269. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com.

FRED CHARLES HERRINGTON Cox Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Services for Mr. Fred Charles Herrington, age 92, are Tuesday, June 12, 2007 , 2 p.m. from the chapel of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop, LA with Rev. Allan Eppinette and Rev. Heath Eppinette Officiating. Burial will follow in Hughes Chapel Cemetery. Mr. Herrington was a lifelong resident of the Bastrop area. A veteran of WW2 serving in the U.S. Army, Member of Harmony Baptist Church, 32nd Degree Mason, A Shriner, Avid Hunter and Fisherman and a retired Farmer. Living his last years in Cherry Ridge Guest Care. Mr. Fred is survived by his Loving family, Blake Herrington, his wife Debbie and their children, Hanna and Haley all of West Monroe, LA, Minnie and Spencer Herrington, Frederick and Amy Herrington and children Hunter and Callie all of Bonita, LA, Sara Beth Henderson, husband Ronny and sons Austin and Case of McGehee, AR., Several Nieces and nephews and a Special friend Mark West, wife Allison and children Nolan, Madeline and Molly Claire of Bastrop, and a host of other loving friends. Pallbearers are Kelsey McKoin, Donald Glosup, John H. Herrington, Hugh W. Herrington, Bunnie K.McKoin, and Harry Mayo. Honarary Pallbearers are Leo "Mo" McVay, Dick Revels, Dr. Carter Cox, James Eppinette, Jerry Stutts, Henry Meeks, and James West. Visitation will be Monday June 11, 2007 from 5 p.m. til 8 p.m. at Cox Funeral Home in Bastrop.

Robbin A. Aikens, 43
Robbin A. Aikens, of West Monroe, died Friday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Smith Cemetery, West Monroe.

William Clay, 80
RAYVILLE — William Clay, retired from Trunkline Gas Co., died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will be in McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service at the church.

Kenneth Hightower, 71
DODSON — Kenneth Lane Hightower, a teacher, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday in Garden of Memories, Winnfield. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Ruth Hixon, 85
RAYVILLE — Ruth Hixon, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. at the funeral home.

James T. Keysacker, 80
ROCKY BRANCH — James T. "PaPaw" Keysacker, retired from Carpenters Union Local 1811, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Rocky Branch Assembly of God. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the church.

Toya Anice Perkins, 48
COLUMBIA — Toya Anice Perkins, a teacher, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at First United Methodist Church, Columbia, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Mary Hogg Shannon, 77
UNIONVILLE — Mary Elizabeth Hogg Shannon, a retired inspector from Ruston Glass, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Unionville Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Pearl Oneda Snyder, 71
WINNFIELD — Pearl Oneda Snyder, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Welcome Home Baptist Church, Dodson. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Eula Lee Wooldridge, 95
WINNSBORO — Eula Lee "Sam" Donnell Wooldridge, a retired welfare receptionist, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Branch, Carolyn: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Greater Free Gift, Monroe.
Brown, Eloise Edwards: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Finn, Lucien "Sonny": 11 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Foote, Nelmarie: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Point Assembly of God.
Hansen, Terry Ray: 4 p.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Herrington, Fred Charles: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Jenkins, Terrance B.: 11 a.m. today, Cuba Baptist Church, Gilbert.
Obrien, Lily Carolyn: 2 p.m. today, Crowville Masonic Cemetery

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

ROBBIN A. AIKENS Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA - Graveside services for Robbin A. Aikens, 43, of West Monroe will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at Smith Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Born October 30, 1963 in Lemore, CA, Robbin passed away on Friday, June 8, 2007, in West Monroe. A former offshore worker and Bancroft Bag employee, Robbin loved spending time with his family and friends and fishing. His parents, Willie and Eleanor Aikens, and his brother, Michael, preceded him in death. Robbin touched a lot of lives and will be missed by many. His wife Rhonda; a daughter, Ashley; a son, Christian; a grandson, Christopher Allen Steward; a brother, Willie Aikens, Jr.; a sister, Penny Holcomb; mother-in-law, Hazel Boles; and numerous other family members and friends survive. Pallbearers are Vincent, Tony, Vernon, Christopher, and Keith Hodge, and Terry Carter. Online condolence may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

NORMA JEAN STEGALL BRUNO 8-6-1933 -- 6-12-2006 - In loving Memory God gives us love Someone to love he lends us. Heaven is thine and sweet remembrance ours. Always, Charles C. Bruno Husband

AMES T. "PAPAW" KEYSACKER, SR. FARRAR FUNERAL HOME Farmerville, LA. Funeral services for Mr. James T. "PaPaw" Keysacker, Sr. will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday June 12, 2007 at Rocky Branch Assembly of God in Rocky Branch. Rev. Lloyd Boudlouche and Rev. James Mooney will be officiating. Interment will be in Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mr. Keysacker, a retired carpenter with union local 1811, died Sunday June 10th, 2007. He was a US Navy veteran having served in WWII. He was preceded in death by his parents Jim "Jannie" Keysacker; Niece-Elizabeth Thompson. Survivors include his wife of 371/2 years, Betty Keysacker of Rocky Branch, LA.; 2 sons: Jim Keysacker, Jr. of Downsville and Chris Austin and wife, Kim of West Monroe; Sister and brother-in-law; Bonnie and Charles Thompson of Monroe; Grandson: Jason Lee Cole; Granddaughter: Jannie Cole both of Arkansas; 3 stepchildren: Clyde and Donald Austin of St. Joseph, LA; Melita Storey and husband Audrey Storey of St. Joseph, LA.; 2 step-grandchildren: Sharon Taylor of Sterlington and Clyde Austin, Jr. of North Carolina; and 12 step-great-grandchildren. And a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. Pallbearers: Clyde Austin, Donald Austin, Aubrey Storey, Rodney Hines, Richard Davis and Melita Storey. Honorary Pallbearers: The doctors that have treated him Online condolences may be made at www.farrarfh.com.

DR. CHARLA FRANCES LITTLE Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA Services for Dr. Charla Frances Little, 42, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 8: PM Tuesday, June 12, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. with Brother Whit Bass and Dr. Don Givler officiating. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM Thursday, June 14, 2007, in the chapel of Moore Funeral Home in Hattiesburg, MS with a private family graveside to follow. Dr. Little passed away on June 9, 2007, at St. Francis North Hospital. She was a member at First Baptist Church in West Monroe, where she was active with the boys and girls mission projects. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence Little and Gloria Donahoe Little. Survivors include her husband, Dan Ogden of Monroe, LA; daughters, Danyelle Ogden of Delhi, LA and Taylor Ogden of Monroe, LA; sisters, Beth Michalick of Baton Rouge, LA, Regina Tuggle of Gulfport, MS, Kathy Malone of Lilburn, GA, and Bridget Cook of Hattiesburg, MS; brother, Michael Little of Galena, OH; aunt, Ella Mae Donahoe of Hattiesburg, MS. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday evening at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Online Registry -- Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MARGI SALVATO MARCH 6, 1952 JUNE 12, 2006 We miss you and love you! Sondi, JP, Munchkins

MRS. EULA LEE "SAM" DONNELL WOOLDRIDGE Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, Louisiana Funeral services for Mrs. Eula Lee "Sam" Donnell Wooldridge, 95 of Winnsboro, La. will be held at 10 o'clock, Wednesday June 13, 2007 at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel in Winnsboro, La. with Dr. Max Lee and Dr. Harry Boyd officiating. Interment will follow at the Matthews Cemetery in Extension, La. under the directions of Mulhearn Funeral Home. Mrs. Wooldridge, who was retired from the welfare office in Winnsboro, was born of the union of David Solomon Donnell and Alice Huff Donnell in Pelahatchie, Ms. on October 8, 1911 and died June 10, 2007 in Winnsboro, La. She was a member of First Baptist Church and will always be remembered for her caring ways and her fried apple tarts. She is preceded in death by her husband, John C. Wooldridge, sister-in-law, Florence Wooldridge and all of her brothers; Jim, Ernest, John Curtis and Charlie Donnell, and sisters; Annie Mae Franklin, Ruth Adams, Gussie Bonner and Bertha Leleaux. She is survived by her son, John David Wooldridge and wife, Judy of Monroe, La.. Grandson Michael and great grandson Lucas of Baton Rouge, La. , and sister-in-law, Florabelle Donnell. She is survived by a host of nieces , nephews and friends. Pallbearers will be K. P. Bonner, David Randall, Benton Moore, Jimbo Colvin, J. C. Martin, and Peyton Bonner. In lieu of flowers the family requests that you make a donation to your favorite charity or to First Baptist Church of Winnsboro in her memory. Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 12, 2007 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at the funeral home. Online Registry -- Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Violet M. Bidleman, 65
Violet M. Bidleman of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Paschal's Cemetery.

Michelle Y. Carter, 28
Michelle Yvonne Carter of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland.

Timothy Cardin, 41
SHREVEPORT — Timothy Cardin died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Lennie Craft, 92
OAK GROVE — Lennie Craft, a laborer, died June 8. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Good Hope Baptist Church, Paluski, Miss. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Burn, Miss. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Eddy Croprue, 58
Eddy Croprue of West Monroe, a Marine Corp veteran, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Daughter of Zion Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Gloria P. James, 51
Gloria P. James of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Lucius Martin, 85
Lucius Martin of Monroe, a retired educator, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Henry McDaniel, 47
TALLULAH — Henry McDaniel, a handyman, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Lucille Phillips, 85
FARMERVILLE — Lucille Phillips, a retired nurse, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Ophelia Jones Ross, 72
Ophelia Jones Ross of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Good Hope Baptist Church, Corey. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Wednesday at Funerals by McFarland. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Otis Sanders Sr., 60
TALLULAH — Otis Sanders Sr. died June 3. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Palestine Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.

Betty J. Smith, 63
OAKLAND, Calif. — Betty J. Smith, formerly of Monroe, a homemaker, died May 28. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

The Rev. Byrd L. Terry, 77
RUSTON — The Rev. Byrd L. Terry, a minister, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity United Methodist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery.

Martha 'Lady' Tolliver, 45
FERRIDAY — Martha "Lady" Tolliver, formerly of Clayton, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Aikens, Robbin A.: 1 p.m. today, Smith Cemetery, West Monroe.
Branch, Carolyn: 10 a.m. today, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Foote, Nelmarie: 10 a.m. today, Point Assembly of God.
Herrington, Fred Charles: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Hightower, Kenneth Lane: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Garden of Memories, Winnfield.
Keysacker, James T. 'PaPaw': 2 p.m. today, Rocky Branch Assembly of God.
Shannon, Mary Elizabeth Hogg: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Snyder, Pearl Oneda: 1 p.m. today, Welcome Home Baptist Church, Dodson.

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

MRS. VIOLET M. BIDLEMAN Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Violet M. Bidleman, 65 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday June 14, 2007, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe with Rev. Woodson McGuffee and Rev. Jimmy Williams officiating. Interment to follow in St. Paschal's Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Bidleman was born March 27, 1942 in Monroe, LA and passed away on Monday, June 11, 2007, in Monroe. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vines and Ora Lee Stapleton; a sister, Lois Willis; and a daughter, Terri Bidleman. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Floyd W. Bidleman; children: Debbie Finkbeiner and husband Mike, Eric Bidleman and wife Debra, Rickey Bidleman and wife Millie, Kelly Bidleman, Floyd W. Bidleman, Jr. and wife Billie, Christine Williams and husband Jimmy; sisters, Lottie Brown and Wanda Stapleton, brother, George Stapleton. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Bidleman's grand children will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

JULIA ANN FACTOR Geo. H. Lewis & Sons Houston, Texas Julia Ann Factor, 93, passed from this life to God's eternal kingdom, Sunday, June 10, 2007. Julia was born February 19, 1914 near Derwent, Ohio to Michael and Marie Phillips. Later, the family moved to Harmarville, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh, which became home for the growing family. Julia was truly an epitome of the American pioneer woman. Born third in a line of eleven children to proud immigrant parents, raised on a farm, taught strict values, devoutly religious, understanding values of hard work, versed in the adoption of American culture, navigating through with the challenges of the Great Depression, strong willed, with good health, forever th