March - 2007 - Obituaries from The News-Star

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

SHIRLEY HAROLD BRADLEY Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Shirley Harold Bradley, 93, will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, March 2, 2007, in the chapel at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum with Stan Fortenberry and Thomas Jackson officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until service time at the Mausoleum Chapel. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Bradley died Tuesday, February 27, 2007, at Grace Cottage in Spring, TX. He was born December 13,1913 in Crowville, LA to Georgia Gilbert Bradley and Mary Alma Shirley Bradley. Mr. Bradley was a salesman most of his life beginning at age 13 at Walters Store in Winnsboro, LA. He was owner/operator, along with his brother, W. A. Bradley, of The Stag Shop in West Monroe. He was a noted salesman and counselor with Central State Life Insurance in Monroe. His last selling position was at Gay Clothing in Monroe where he continued to make many friends in his usual friendly manner. Before and during World War II, he was a fireman/engineer for the Southern Railway Co. He had a variety of stories about the troops, ammunition, etc. that they carried for the war effort. His route was Meridian, MS, Birmingham, AL, and Chattanooga, TN. For a number of years he was a member of the West Ouachita Church of Christ before moving to Texas. His daughter and son-in-law were privileged to have him live with them for 4 years and 9 months. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 42 years, Ruth Mosely Bradley and his second wife of 23 years, Frances Alexander Bradley; his parents; 3 brothers: Genie, Sam E. and W. A. Bradley; 1 sister: Juanita Alma Atkins. He is survived by his daughter Carolyn Alma Jackson and her husband, Thomas of Spring, TX; adoptive family, Chuck and Beverly, Melissa and Charlie Cambre of West Monroe, LA; step children: June and George Hare of Houston, TX, Larry and Pam Alexander of Pineville, LA; two sisters: Audrey Georgia Evans of Baton Rouge, LA and Marjorie Ann Bristley of Houston, TX; 2 sisters-in-law: Bess Mosely Blissard of Pearl, MS and Libby Andrews Mosely of Aurora, CO; 1 brother-in -law, Peter Gernon of Metarie, LA; 4 grandchildren: Kim and Jett McFalls of College Station, TX; Rod and Annie Jackson of Bryan,TX; Rhonda and Tim Dudley of Magnolia, TX; Ron and Julie Jackson of Woodlands, TX; 9 great grand children,1 great-great granddaughter; a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and great friends. Honorary pallbearers will be: Chuck Cambre, Rodney Jackson, Jett McFalls, Tim Dudley, Ron Jackson, and Charles Cambre. Memorials may be made to the Grace Crossing Church of Christ Building Fund, Spring Hill Business Park, 25003 Pitkin Rd. G 100, Spring, TX 77386, or to a charity of your choice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MIKE HOYEM August 26, 1954 - March 1, 2006 In Loving Memory Mike, this has been the longest year of our lives. It's finally over, but nothing will change. You are in our thoughts every day. Golf isn't the fun or challenge without you. When we hear the Beatles and Bob Dylan sing it's now just for you. The news in Fort Myers lacks your masterful, investigator's touch. We will always love you and miss you! Mom, Dad, Pat, Jon, Scott, Janet & Liz.

JOHN PRESTON NELSON, SR Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA. Funeral services for Mr. John Preston Nelson Sr., 96, of Winnsboro, LA will be held at Temple Baptist Church on Friday, March 2, 2007 at 2:00 PM with Dr. Bill Robertson officiating. Interment will follow at Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Nelson was born January 4, 1911 in Union, MS and passed away Tuesday February 27, 2007 at Ridgecrest Rehab & Retirement Center, West Monroe. He was a resident of Winnsboro and a retired Insurance Salesman. Mr. Nelson was a deacon and a charter member of Temple Baptist Church, a member of the Winnsboro Lions Club, and on the Franklin Parish Police Jury for 16 years. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and gardening and he was known for growing and giving Sugarcane to the neighborhood children for Halloween. He was preceded in Death by:Father-John Nelson, Mother-Mary Elizabeth (Sevell) Nelson, and 7 Siblings-Earl, Aaron, Bill, Ozro, Ulna, Flora, Lavada. Survivors include: Loving wife of 70 years-Opal Dickerson Nelson of Winnsboro, LA Son-John Preston Nelson, Jr. and wife Janie of Centreville, MS.; Daughter-Evelyn (Nelson) Ballard and husband Don Sr. of West Monroe, LASister-Vieve Garvan of West Monroe, LA. Grandchildren-Don Ballard Jr. and wife Gaylen of Albuquerque,NM., Robert Ballard and wife Eri of West Monroe, LA2 Great grandchildren-Reva Ballard and Buck Ballard. The family will receive friends at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Thursday, March 1, 2007. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit: www.youngscommunity.com

THEODORE "TED" WELCH Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Theodore "Ted" Welch, 91 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, March 2, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Martindale officiating. Interment to follow at Midway Cemetery, Epps, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Theodore "Ted" Welch was born October 23, 1915 in Chase, LA and passed from this life on February 27, 2007 in West Monroe, LA. Ted was a retired automobile dealer and had a second career as a carpenter. He loved, and was loved by his family including grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ted was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Bonnie Lane Bramlett Welch, his parents, 5 sisters and 4 brothers. He is survived by his son and daughter, Donnie and Claudette "Dee" Welch of Arlington, TX., grandson Reg Skains, wife Angela and children Trey and Rebecca of Calhoun, LA and granddaughter Paula Ford and husband Johnnye and children John, Clayton, and Emma Lou of West Monroe. Pallbearers will be Reg Skains, Johnnye Ford, Randy Miller, J. E. Miller, Brandon Miller and Herman Worsley. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

Trebla Noel Arnold Sr., 51
GRAYSON — Trebla Noel Arnold Sr., a retired truck driver, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until service time Friday at the funeral home.

Eunice B. Broussard, 99
CHASE — Eunice Bennett Broussard, a retired schoolteacher, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Monterey Church of Christ, Monterey. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Ford Cemetery, Monterey under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Levi L.C. Cox Jr., 81
Levi L.C. Cox Jr. of West Monroe, a retired Texas Gas office manager, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Horace H. Gentry III, 55
Horace H. Gentry III of West Monroe, an LSU maintenance department worker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Ina Theo Hunter, 82
RAYVILLE — Ina Theo Hunter, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at First United Pentecostal Church, Rayville. Visitation is 5:30-10 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Greer Cemetery, Rayville under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Dorothy Ferrier Kelly, 81
CALVIN — Dorothy Ferrier Kelly died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

John P. Nelson, 96
WINNSBORO — John P. Nelson, a retired insurance salesman, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Temple Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Isiah Robinson, 80
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Isiah Robinson, a retired farmer, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Rose Hill Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Panola Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Luwjonia Robinson, 30
Luwjonia Robinson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Gilbert C. Simpson, 74
Gilbert C. Simpson of Sterlington, a heavy equipment operator, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today. Burial will be in Start Cemetery.

James Singleton, 87
FARMERVILLE — James Singleton, a retired plumber, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Fellowship Baptist Church, Spearsville. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery, Lisbon.

Lieutenant Wiggins, 74
SONDHEIMER — Lieutenant Wiggins, a retired farmer, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Sondheimer. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Wiggins Family Plot.

Previously acknowledged
Ellis, Joe Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Zion Spring Baptist Church, Monroe.
Grayson, Ruthie Mae: 1 p.m. Saturday, Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe.
Holleman, James M.: 2 p.m. today, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Arcadia.
Miller, James Preston: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.
Najeullah, Mahasan: 11 a.m. Friday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Veazey, Freida: 11 a.m. today, Summerfield Cemetery, Ruston.

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

VERA SUMRALL BLAKELY Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home Hattiesburg, MS Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Saturday at Highland Cemetery for Mrs. Vera Sumrall Blakely age 95, a homemaker of West Monroe, LA (formerly of Hattiesburg who died Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at West Monroe Guest House . She was a member of Bay St. Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank V. Blakely. She is survived by her son: Frank Murray Blakely of West Monroe,; two granddaugthers Kelli Blakely and Krista Underwood of West Monroe, LA; two great grandchildren Blakely Nicole Underwood and Kaleb Underwood of West Monroe, LA Memorials may be made to the Palmer's Children's Home in Columbus, MS. Visitation will be 5:00PM-7:00PM Friday at Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home in Hattiesburg, MS.

RUTH H. BRIGHT Young's Funeral Directors El Dorado AR Ruth H. Bright, 79, died Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at her home in El Dorado, Arkansas. Born September 30, 1927 in Mer Rouge. Louisiana, she was the daughter of Robert Hamilton and Ollie Surrett Hamilton. She worked as a legal secretary for attorney Sam Brooks, and was a member of First United Methodist Church of El Dorado and the Womens Circle group. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Lurline Dunay. Mrs. Bright is survived by her husband of 60 years, Loomis G. Bright of El Dorado; a son, Kevin L. Bright and his wife Martha of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; a daughter, Patty Sue Davis of Glenpool, Oklahoma; brother, Harlan Hamilton of Crossett, Arkansas; two grandchildren, Holly Moore and Trenton Davis; and two great-grandsons, Logan Anthony Moore and Triston Edward Dean Davis, all of Glenpool, Oklahoma. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00AM Saturday, March 3 at First United Methodist Church in El Dorado, with Rev. Pam Brule and Rev. Jim Polk officiating. Interment is scheduled for 3:30PM Saturday at Christ Church Cemetery in Bastrop, Louisiana, under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors of El Dorado. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 201 S. Hill, El Dorado AR 71730 or to Alzheimer's Arkansas Programs and Services, 10411 W. Markham Suite 130, Little Rock AR 72205.

LARUTH LINDSEY COLE Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. LaRuth Lindsey Cole of Monroe will be at 10:00AM Saturday, March 3, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum with Rev. Paul Sabin officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Cole was born in Ada, OK in 1915 and passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2007, at St. Francis North Hospital in Monroe, LA at the age of 91. Mrs. Cole and her husband moved to Monroe from Ft. Worth, TX in 2001 to be near family. She was a member of The Easter Star in Ft. Worth, had been a Girl Scout leader, and belonged to the Ft. Worth Gun Club where she enjoyed preparing meals for the weekend shoots. Mrs. Cole was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church and belonged to the Sunshine Bible Class. She loved playing all types of cards, board games, and word puzzles. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Al Cole, whom she was devoted to caring for during his declining health. She was also preceded by her parents, Ollie and Ida Lindsey; sister and brothers, Blanche Gull, Dub Lindsey, Guy Adkins, and Jack Lindsey. Surviving to cherish her loving memory are her sister, Margaret L. Cox of Monroe; brother-in-law, G. W. Adkins of Tyler, TX; sister-in-law, JoAnn Lindsey of Dumas, TX; nieces and nephews and their spouses whom she considered to be her children, Mickey Cox, Elaine and Jerry McGee, Ann and Paul Farr, Sue and Jon Kelly, Kirby and Roseanne Gull, Kent and Wanda Lindsey, Cindy and Joe Hampton; numerous great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. We all loved our Aunt Ruth. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00PM until 6:30PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family wishes to express their appreciation for the special care given to Mrs. Cole by Dr. Kerry Anders, Dr. Mark Napoli, Nurse Mary Rodgers, caregivers from Hearts Desire and Harris Home Care. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

RAY E. COLEMAN Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA Ray Coleman, 73, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2007, in Rayville, LA. Mr. Coleman was born May 8, 1933 in Homer, La. He was a graduate of Louisiana Tech University and proudly served his country in the Navy from 1955 to 1957. Mr. Coleman's active duty service included assignment to the USS Bennington out of Sacramento, CA. Upon the conclusion of his active duty service, Mr. Coleman transferred to the United States Naval Reserves where he served with distinction until 1961. Mr. Coleman enjoyed serving others through his military career, and later worked as a state surveyor. He eventually settled in Delhi, LA where he became an active member of the Delhi United Methodist Church. It was within his church family that he found such fellowship and peace. It was common for Mr. Coleman to drive people to their doctor's appointments, take them to the grocery store, or just offer friends a ride. He will be remembered for his unselfish kindness towards others. Funeral services will be held at 10:00AM, Saturday, March 3, 2207 at the Delhi United Methodist Church with Dr. Joe Hamilton officiating. Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM, Saturday, March 3, 2007 at the Arlington Cemetery in Homer, LA under the direction of Cox Funeral Home-Delhi. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM-7:00PM Friday at Cox Funeral Home-Delhi. Pallbearers will be Bobby Charrier, Jim Coleman, Bobby McKay, Allen Woodard, Eddie Woodard, and Tommy Woodard. Mr. Coleman was preceded in death by his parents Lamar, Sr. and Hazel Coleman, sister, Virginia Woodard, and three brothers, Harold Coleman, Lamar Q. Coleman, and J.T. Coleman. He is survived by one sister, Janice Holtgrave of Sacramento, CA, and his three children, all of whom he was deeply proud, Wendell Ray Crossland of El Dorado, AR, Kelli Jean Crossland of Bentonville, AR and Lamar Edward Crossland of Driftwood, TX and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Dr. Kenny Sehon, Dr. David Thompson, Betty Avant and staff of the Rayville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and the fourth floor staff at EA Conway/LSU Hospital in Monroe for their compassionate treatment. And a special thanks to the church "family" and friends that have provided support throughout this difficult time. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our web site at www.coxfuneral.com.

MR. LEVI "L.C." COX, JR. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mr. Levi "L.C." Cox, Jr., age 81, will be 3:00 P.M., Friday, March 2, 2007 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Fenn. Mr. Cox was born on March 3, 1925 in Cotton Valley, LA and passed away on February 28, 2007 in West Monroe. Mr. Cox was retired after 37 years from Texas Gas Transmission Corp where he held many positions. He was a member or First Baptist Church of West Monroe and was an ordained deacon. Mr. Cox served his country in the U.S Army during World War II in New Guinea and the Phillipines. Mr. Cox was preceded in death by his son, Michael Cox; parents, Levi "L.C." Cox Sr. and Mollie Cox; sisters, Frances Malley and Edythe White. He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Bettie Baxter Cox; daughters, Mildred Cox of Dallas, TX, Martha Elzen of Nashville, TN and Marilyn Jones and husband Ronnie of Vicksburg, MS; son, Murray Cox and wife Sylvia of Shalimar, FL; six grandchildren, Brian Jones, Amie Jones Burroughs and husband Wes; Ethan Elzen and wife Jenny; Elisa, Tina and Sonia Cox; sisters, Birma Barrett, Shirley Howard, Emily Sue Woodruff and husband John; brothers, Richard Cox and wife Velma, Orville Cox and wife Dorothy Nell and Willard Cox and wife Marie and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home.

PATSY ANN JUDY EMKEN Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Mrs. Patsy Ann Judy Emken, 71, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, March 3, 2007 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Rev. Gerald Lewis and Rev. Bill Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mrs. Emken was born July 10, 1935 in Hannibal, MO and passed away February 28, 2007 in Monroe, LA after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents: Elie Lee Judy and Opal Sumpter Judy and sisters: Betty Zupan and Virginia Judy. She was a member of the Swartz Assembly of God. Mrs. Emken is survived by her husband: Duane Emken of Monroe, LA; sons: Ray Jones and wife, Debbie of Pineville, LA and Chad Adams and wife, Shawn of Swartz, LA; grandson: Kenny Jones and wife D'Ann; granddaughters: Keri Jones, Kristi Jones and Danielle Adams; great grandchildren: Gavin Jones and Gage Jones; and brother, Bill Judy of Macon, MO. Pallbearers will be Kenny Jones, John Sayer, Carl Brady, Jamie Marble, Mickey Cleveland, and Melvyn Burrows. Honorary pallbearer will be Blanchard Reno. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Friday, March 2, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

MR HORACE H. GENTRY III Kilpatrick Funeral Home MIKE HOYEM West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Horace H. Gentry III, 55, of West Monroe, LA. will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, March 3, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Waymond Warren officiating. Interment to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens-Calhoun, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home,West Monroe. Mr. Gentry was born January 29, 1952 in Enterprise, AL, and died February 27, 2007 in Shreveport, LA. Mr. Gentry was employed at L.S.U. Medical Center in Monroe with over 22 years of service in the maintenance department. He enjoyed creating things with his hands. He will be remembered as a people person, that never met a stranger. One of Horace's happiest days was back in January when his beloved New Orleans Saints made it to N.F.C. Championship Game. Horace was preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Dorothy Gentry; sister, Donna Gentry McGaha. He leaves behind his wife, Janath Dell Gentry; son, Horace H. Gentry IV; brother, Richard W. Gentry; sister, Juanita Irving; brother-in-law, Charles McGaha; sister-in-law, Sherry Arrington; brother and sister-in-law Buddy and Connie Arrington; and numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Garland Hendricks, Gerry Arron, Tim McGrew, Curtis Blakely, Leonard Pruitt and Bruce Frost. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Tell and Wayne Darnell Visitation will be held from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Friday at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

FLOYD J. HOLMAN JR. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral services for Floyd James Holman Jr. 50, of Downsville, LA will be held at 10:00AM Saturday, March 3, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville, LA. Officiating will be Carolyn Volentine, Bobby Taylor, and James Wilson. Interment will follow at Mt. Nebo Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mr. Holman passed away on February 26, 2007 from a brief illness, he was a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, where he worked as a mechanic. He is preceded in death by his father Floyd J. Holman Sr. He is survived by his daughter, Melanie Ann Holman Booth of West Monroe, LA; son, Jeremy James Holman Booth of Shreveport, LA; mother, Jewel Holman of Downsville, LA; 3 brothers, Terry Holman of West Monroe, LA; Lawrence Holman of Farmerville, LA; Charles Holman of Fouke, AR; sister, Cheryl Booth of Farmerville, LA; and grandson, Dylan Booth of West Monroe, LA. Pallbearers: Keith Taylor, John Wallace, Harry Hinton, Todd Quarles, Johnny McFarland and James B. Guice. Visitation will be held Friday, March 2, 2007 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Online messages may be sent to: www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

CEDRICK HOTARD Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Cedrick Lee Hotard, 32 of Calhoun, LA will be held at 4:00 PM, Saturday, March 3, 2007 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Nathan Thornton officiating. Interment will be in Indian Village Cemetery, Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Cedrick was born December 31, 1974 in Grand Forks, North Dakota and passed away February 28, 2007 in West Monroe, LA. Cedrick was a deckhand for Bean Excavation and was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 025 . He also attended Louisiana Tech University. He is survived by his parents, Steven and Sheron Hotard; brothers, Jonas Hotard and Eric Hotard; grandmother, Doris Naff and many good friends. Visitation will be Friday March 2, 2007 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

MIKE HOYEM August 26, 1954 - March 1, 2006 In Loving Memory Mike, this has been the longest year of our lives. It’s finally over, but nothing will change. You are in our thoughts every day. Golf isn’t the fun or challenge without you. When we hear the Beatles and Bob Dylan sing it’s now just for you. The news in Fort Myers lacks your masterful, investigator’s touch. We will always love you and miss you! Mom, Dad, Pat, Jon, Scott, Janet & Liz.

MR. DEWEY B. LAFFOON Riser Funeral Home, Inc. Columbia, La. Funeral services for Mr. Dewey B. Laffoon age 75 of Clarks will be held 10:00AM Sat. March 3, 2007 from the Columbia Chapel of Riser Funeral Home with the Rev.Larry Adkins officiating. Interment will follow in the Welcome Home Cemetery at Grayson. Dewey Bernard Laffoon was born along with his twin brother Huey on December 6, 1931 in Catahoula Parish, to the union of their parents the late Alec Matthew Laffoon and Katie Grimes Laffoon. Dewey and Huey joined the United States Marine Corp and served in the Korean War. Dewey was released early from the Marine Corp and accompanied the body of his brother Huey home after he was killed in the line of duty. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Lisa Delaine Laffoon and by his brothers and sisters, Harvey, Raymond, Henry, Mildred Laffoon, Thelma Gibbs, Velma Hatten, Louise Stringer, and Tennie Price. He was a retired Class 1 Operator with the Louisiana Dept. of Trans. & Development. He is survived by the love of his life, Lorene Lowery Laffoon of Clarks. Son and daughter in law Shannon and Sheila Laffoon of Clarks, Teresa(Coco) & her husband Willice Ferguson, Jr. of Clarks, and Nelda Jordan and her husband Tim of Winnfield. He was extremely proud of his grandchildren. They include April & Steven Black, Katie Laffoon, Jordan Laffoon, Lisa and Andrew Smith, Jonathan Ferguson, Abigail Ferguson, and Ethan Townsend. Pallbearers include Cliff Peterson, Larry Taylor, George Hatten, Jimmy Stapleton, Roger Laffoon, and Scott Meredith . Words of Condolences may be sent to the Laffoon Family at riserfuneral@aol.com The family will receive visitors on Friday from 3:00PM to 9PM at Riser Funeral Home 7131 Hwy 165 Columbia.

MR. PAUL BIGGS SANDERS Riser Funeral Home Columbia, La. Funeral services for Mr. Paul Biggs Sanders age 87 of Whiteville,TN. and formerly of Clarks, LA. will be held 2:00PM Saturday March 3, 2007 from the Columbia Chapel of Riser Funeral Home with the Rev. Pete Anderson officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Bethel Cemetery at Clarks. Paul Biggs Sanders was born Feb. 20, 1920 at Clarks to the union of his parents the late Joseph and Fannie Sanders. Mr. Sanders retired with the La. State Dept of Corrections /Rank Lt. With Angola State Penitentiary. He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia and by his daughter Patricia Ramsey. Survivors include- two sons- Danny Sanders & wife Rhonda of Nacogdoches', TX. And Donald Ramsey and wife Pat of Walker, La.; Two daughters — Kathy Scott & husband Michael of Whiteville, TN and Pamela Joiner and husband Clint of Winnfield. Brother Joe Sanders of Ruston and three sisters-Ann Gordy of Grayson, Irma Roan and Katherine Sanders of Arcadia, CA. Six grand children, six great grand children and one great great grand child. The Sanders family will receive visitors on Friday from 3:00PM to 9:00PM at the Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia. Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Scott, Sr., Michael Scott Jr., Kevin Scott, Kelly Scott, and Clinton Joiner. Words of sympathy may be sent to the Sanders Family at riserfuneral@aol.com .

GILBERT CLAUDE SIMPSON Mulhearn Funeral Home Funeral services for Gilbert Claude Simpson, 74, of Sterlington, will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, March 2, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Walter Allen officiating. Interment will follow in Start Cemetery. Gilbert was born to Earl Thomas Simpson and Novie Athlene Botzong on June 23, 1932 in Hurricane, LA and passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2007. Gilbert served in the US Army during the Korean War as a member of the 79th T-port unit. He was a member of Sterlington First Baptist Church. He retired after working over 40 years as a heavy equipment operator. Gilbert enjoyed working on projects with his backhoe, wood working in his shop, and most of all, spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Simpson was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Barbara Teague Simpson; his son, David Simpson; brothers, Audie, Thomas and Lynn Simpson; sister, Barbara Ann Simpson; and grandson, Tyler Townsend. He is survived by his brother, Charles Simpson and wife, Margaret; his sisters: Viola Moore and husband, Fred; Betty Poston and husband, James and Sue Killingworth and husband, Ron. He is also survived by numerous other relatives and many friends. Mr. Simpson was a devoted and loving husband to Fay Simpson. He was Father to Jerry Simpson and daughter-in-law, Nancy; Dale Simpson and daughter-in-law, Jenny; Paul Simpson and daughter-in-law, Wanda; and Deidre Townsend and son-in-law, Billy; and Step Father to Daniel Allen and Walter Allen and daughter-in-law, Emily. Gilbert was a devoted Grandfather to Mark, Kenny, Jamie, Lorie, Christopher, Anna, Jeremy, Nathan, Kaitlin, Nickolas, Brandon, Ryan, Colton, Jonah and Emma. Pallbearers will be: Freddie Moore, Ken Moore, Michael Hall, Kevin Poston, Larry Van Noppen, Todd Cowan, David Payne, and Doug Taylor. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Don Turner, William Hedge, and Raymond Sutton. Through his example of love and strength, he taught his family how to grieve, how to love, how to live, how to be happy, and most of all, the value of family. He will truly be missed. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

ROGERS ILA BEE TERRY Rabenhorst Funeral Home Baton, Rouge, LA Born June 16, 1919 in Downsville. She resided in Ansley from 1925 to the end of the Korean War, then moved to the West Bank of Jefferson Parish until 1978. She spent the remainder of her life as a resident of Baton Rouge. She worked for the U.S. Post Office from 1945-1969. During the early days of World War II, she served in the WAAC which became the WAC. She was a 50 year member of the William D. White Chapter #141 of the Order of Eastern Star in Gretna. She is survived by her son & daughter-in-law: Tommy & Connie Rogers; two granddaughters: Stephanie and Jennifer Rogers. She was preceded in death by her husband: George Curtis Rogers; parents: Thomas E. & Ella Davis Terry; brothers: Ernest A. Terry, Thomas Elmer Terry & his wife Sarah; sisters: Theresa Ella Tyler & her husband Clyde, Johnnie Lampkin & her husband Sam. She was a tireless worker for the Lord, a Sunday School teacher, choir director, director of numerous pageants and dramas at St. James Methodist Church of Harvey. She attended Church of the Way Presbyterian of Baton Rouge where she was an elder and choir member. She also sung in the Saints Alive Choir at Broadmoor United Methodist Church. Her early ambition was to go to seminary and become a Methodist minister alongside her best friend, the late Rev. Lea Joiner of Monroe. The family wishes to express special thanks to Dr. Gerald Militello and his loving & caring staff, the doctors and staff of Mary Bird Perkins, Hospice of Baton Rouge especially to Pauline, Vickey, Jennifer, Felicia, Michele and volunteers Jill and Courtney. Visitation will be at Rabenhorst F.H. East, 11000 Florida Blvd., 5:00PM Friday until the religious service in the funeral home chapel at 6:00PM conducted by Rev. Ted Rowling and Dr. Stella Righteous. On Saturday at 2:00PM service at Ansley Union Church Interment will be at Ansley Union Cemetery in Ansley, Louisiana under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Jonesboro.

MR. JERRAL WILLIAMS Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Jerral Williams, 55 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, March 3, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Bro. Ron Ferrington officiating. Interment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery, Winnsboro, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Jerral was preceded in death by his mother, Margie Ramsey; his mama (granny Eva Williams Brewer; granddaddys, Melvin Williams and Henry Brewor. Survived by his special aunt Peggy Jean Powell and uncle Jimmy of Eros, LA; aunt Yvonne Ellington of Calhoun, LA; aunt Lurine Gills and Uncle Bob of Hessmer, LA and a number of cousins and friends. He is also survived by his "adoptive family", parents Edward and Nola Horne and their son and daughter-in-law Stephen and Kathy Horne; his special girls, girlfriend Paula Wheelis-Herbert her daughter Caitlin and puppy Sassy; lifelong special friends, Rob Harkness and Ken Deal as well as special fire department friends Art Beebe, Mickey Lofton and Rocky Smith. Pallbearers will be Rob Harkness, Ken Deal, Danny Black, Edward Horne, Rocky Smith, and Mickey Loftin. Visitation will be Friday, March 2, 2007 from 6:00PM until 9:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Shirley Harold Bradley, 93
SPRING, Texas — Shirley Harold Bradley, a retired salesman formerly of West Monroe, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery Mausoleum, Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time at the mausoleum. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

William B. Cooper, 86
QUITMAN — William B. Cooper, a self-employed carpenter, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Beech Springs Baptist Church, Quitman. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Beech Springs Cemetery.

Levi L.C. Cox Jr., 81
Levi L.C. Cox Jr. of West Monroe, a retired Texas Gas office manager, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Alice M. Davis, 45
Alice M. Davis of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. Sunday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Riverview City Cemetery, Monroe.

Hattie Lee Dunn, 82
RUSTON — Hattie Lee Dunn, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are noon Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church No. 2, Dubach. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, Lisbon.

Robert Scott Hagen, 38
Robert Scott "Bones" Hagen of Monroe, a pipeliner for Universal Ensco Inc., died Monday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Hasley Cemetery Gazebo, West Monroe. Visitation is 9-10:45 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Billy Joe Hendrix, 38
DELHI — Billy Joe Hendrix, a laborer, died Feb. 22. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Palestine Baptist Church, Warden. There will be a private visitation. Burial will be in church cemetery under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Annie L. Janson, 84
FARMERVILLE — Annie L. Janson, retired telephone operator and supervisor with Southwestern Bell, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Irma L. Jordan, 54
WISNER — Irma L. Jordan, an aide, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Hope Estate Cemetery, Wisner.

Dorothy Ferrier Kelly, 81
CALVIN — Dorothy Ferrier Kelly, a certified nursing assistant, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Calvin. Burial will be in Couley Double Church Cemetery, Winnfield under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Roosevelt Lee, 77
TEXARKANA, Texas — Roosevelt Lee died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church, Clayton. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Clayton Gardens of Rest Cemetery.

Sallie Monson, 91
Sallie Monson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Liberty Christian Church, Monroe. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in J.S. Clark Cemetery.

Lowreane Gray Ray, 89
Lowreane Gray Ray of Monroe, a homemaker, died Feb. 21. Services are 2 p.m. today at Beach Grove Baptist Church, Spearsville. Burial will be in church cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Yolanda L. Thomas, 33
LAKE ORION, Mich. — Yolanda Lyquett Thomas, a homemaker formerly of Delhi, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Gail Sheila Tilman, 50
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Gail Sheila Tilman, a schoolteacher formerly of Monroe, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Cemetery, Monroe.

Theodore 'Ted' Welch, 91
Theodore "Ted" Welch of West Monroe, a retired auto salesman, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Midway Cemetery, Epps.

Lodie Wheeler, 58
Lodie Wheeler of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-4 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Previously acknowledged
Arnold, Trebla Noel Sr.: 2 p.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Broussard, Eunice Bennett: 10 a.m. today, Monterey Church of Christ.
Ellis, Joe Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Zion Spring Baptist Church, Monroe.
Gentry, Horace H. III: 2 p.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Grayson, Ruthie Mae: 1 p.m. Saturday, Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hunter, Ina Theo: 2 p.m. today, First United Pentecostal Church, Rayville.
Najeullah, Mahasan: 11 a.m. today, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Nelson, John P.: 2 p.m. today, Temple Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Robinson, Isiah: 1 p.m. Saturday, Rose Hill Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Simpson, Gilbert C.: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Singleton, James: 2 p.m. today, Fellowship Baptist Church, Spearsville.
Wiggins, Lieutenant: 10 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Sondheimer

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

MRS. ROSEMARY WILKINSON CRAWFORD Young's Funeral Home Ferriday, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Rosemary Wilkinson Crawford, 89, of Foules, LA will be held at Young's Funeral Home on Sunday, March 4, 2007 at 2:00PM with Bro. Ken Hoots officiating. Interment will follow at New Pine Hill Cemetery, Sicily Island, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday. Mrs. Crawford was born June 04, 1917 in Parhams, LA and passed away Thursday March 01, 2007 at St. Francis Hospital Monroe. She was a retired social worker, a member of Sicily Island First Baptist Church and a graduate of LSU. She was also a member of the Bruin-Vidale, Chapter of the Daughter of the American Revolution. She was preceded in death by: Husband: John Henry Crawford; Brother Roger Price Wilkinson, Jr., Father Roger Price Wilkinson; Mother: Bernice Lipsey Wilkinson. Survivors include Daughter: Jean and her husband Mike Degennaro of Monroe, LA; Daughter: Rosemary and her husband Henry Ramsey of Richmond, VA; Sons: Larry and his wife Majorie Crawford of Foules, LA and Stephen and his wife Joyce Crawford of St. Joseph, LA,; Sister: Sara Nell Hunt of Monroe, LA,; Brother: Douglas Wilkinson of Jacksonville, AR. She was also survived by 9 grandchildren and 15 great granchildren. The Pallbearers will be Doug Arnold, Joel Arnold, Alan Hebert, Clay Crawford, Jay Crawford and Damon Sims. Honorary Pallbearers Zac Arnold & Sam Crawford.

JAMES MICHAEL MCDONALD Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mr. James Michael McDonald, 35, of Crossett, AR will be 3:00PM Sunday, March 4, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Gary Massey and Rev. Allen Eppinette officiating. Burial to follow at Clarks Spring Baptist Church Cemetery. Michael went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 1, 2007. He was employed with Todco Drilling Co. for five years as a crain operator and received numerous safety awards. Michael was a member of Corinth Baptist Church in Bastrop, LA. He also was an avid hunter, and enjoyed playing the guitar. Michael was a loving son, brother, and friend to all and he will be greatly missed. He was a loving father to his two sons, Timothy Scott Young, and John Michael McDonald both of Crossett, AR; his mother, Mary McDonald of West Monroe, LA; his father, Larry McDonald and wife, Myra of West Monroe, LA; brother, Lawrence William "Trey" McDonald, III and his wife Tammy, of West Monroe, LA; two nieces, Brittany and Savanna McDonald; nephew, Brandon McDonald and numerous friends and extended family. Pallbearers will be Jason Sturgis, Shane Higginbothan, Bradley Thomisee, Keith Purdy, Kevin Hutton, and Wayne Riles Honorary Pallbearers will be Paul Ray Blankinship, Mark Elliottt, Lee Elliott, and Patrick Elliott. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 9:00PM Saturday, March 3, 2007 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

WILLIAM V. "BILL" SPIRES Cox Funeral Home Bastrop, LA. Graveside funeral services for Mr. William V. Spires will be held 2 P. M. Saturday, March 3, 2007 at the Mer Rouge Cemetery with Rev. Whit Stodghill officiating. William V. "Bill" Spires died March 1, 2007 in Mer Rouge, Louisiana. Mr. Bill was born December 22, 1921, in Midland, Texas to Leslie George "Shorty" Spires and Cecil Margaret Gates Spires. They resided in Andrews, Texas, on the family ranch. He attended school in Midland, TX., until the family moved to Lovington, New Mexico, where he finished high school. Active in rodeo and football, he earned all star honors and a football scholarship to Texas Tech University. At the onset of World War II, he enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps. Graduating at the top of his cadet class, he was given the privilege of advanced combat fighter instructor. He was called to serve in Germany in 1944. During his deportation from the States, he spent a brief time in Baton Rouge where he met and married Eleanor Compton Davenport of Mer Rouge. Mr Bill spent two years in Germany and was honorably discharged with the rank of captain. Mr. Bill returned to La Cruces, New Mexico, to continue his education at New Mexico A & M, now New Mexico State University. He was an organizer and president of one of the first intercollegiate rodeo associations. After receiving his degree he landed employment at Hercules Motor Company, Odessa, Texas, in 1949, where he received the Man of the Year award for his efforts. In 1955, he moved his family to Lamesa, Texas, where his call to flying turned to agricultural aviation. Spires Flying Service was established in 1958. Mr. Bill purchased Mer Rouge Air Service in 1965 with operations in both Texas and Louisiana until 1967 when the family moved to Mer Rouge. In addition to his flying business, Mr. Bill was plant manager for American Cyanamid Fertilizer Co., where he was honored as salesman of the year in 1968. He operated the air service until 1980, when he retired from flying to pursue his personal farming and livestock operation. He spent the last 26 years with his wife, kids, and grandkids, showing and training horses and cowboys. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Eleanor Davenport Spires; four sons; Dr. William Spires, Jr., of Shreveport, LA., Dr. Timothy D. Spires and wife, Kathleen, John G. Spires and wife, Frances, and Dr. Allen L. Spires and wife, Lori, all of Mer Rouge, grandchildren; Eleanor Spires Bergin and husband, Jaron, Dr. Daven Spires and wife, Katherine, Larkin Spires, Morgan Spires, Sarah Spires, Will Spires, Allen Spires, Sam Spires, Leslie Spires, George Spires, and Joseph Spires, and great- grandchildren; Margaret Bergin and Alexander Spires, one sister; Bettie Tritton and husband, Jim of El Paso, Texas, nieces; Jo Ann Orr and husband, Ron of Elephant Butte, New Mexico, and Lynn Tritton Loya and husband, Mike of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and a nephew; Dr. James Tritton and wife, Andie of Carrollton, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister; Leslie Pearl Patton and husband, Dick. Honorary pallbearers are William Davenport, J.A. Davenport, Judge Merwin Brandon, Sam Rubin, Jerry L. Jones, E.L. "Buddy" Lewis, John Compton, Tommy Burrus, Giles Lee, Frank B. Jones, Ray Hunt, and Jamie Blakely. The family extends their heartfelt thanks to the staffs of Morehouse General Hospital, Cornerstone Rehabilitation Hospital, The Oakwoods Home for the Elderly and all friends who have been so supportive during this difficult time. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.

MR. SIMMIE A. WOOD JR. Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral service for Mr. Simmie Wood, Jr., 82, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 1:00PM Sunday, March 4, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev. Mark Fenn officiating. Interment will follow in Hasley Cemetery. Mr. Wood died on March 2, 2007, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. His military service included service in the U.S. Navy in World War II. Mr. Wood was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Wood; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Simmie A. Wood, Sr.; and sister, Joan Wood Loviza. He is survived by his step daughter, Judy Alford; sisters, Bernice Towers and husband Charles of West Monroe, LA and Dot Glover of Monroe, LA; nephews, Thomas Wrenn, Jr. and Jerry Towers; and a niece, Carol Holland of Baton Rouge, LA. He leaves behind special friends Steve and Jeanne Taylor, Jennifer and Jessica Taylor. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 7:00PM Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Charlene Bailey, 89
HEMPHILL — Charlene Bailey, formerly of Ferriday, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

W. Gene Blake, 76
BASTROP — W. Gene Blake, retired International Paper Co. employee, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Rosary services are 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Henry Champion, 73
STRONG, Ark. — Henry Champion, a pulpwood logger, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Shilo Baptist Church, Strong. Visitation is noon-1 p.m. Tuesday at Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Gill Cemetery, Strong.

Carrie Clark, 77
PIONEER — Carrie Clark died Feb. 24. Services are 1 p.m. today at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Pioneer. Burial will be in Jones Cemetery, Pioneer under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

LaRuth Lindsey Cole, 91
LaRuth Lindsey Cole of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Internment will be in the Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Ray Ellis Coleman, 73
RAYVILLE — Ray Ellis Coleman, a surveyor, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at First United Methodist Church, Delhi. Burial will be in Arlington Cemetery, Homer, at 2 p.m. under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Henrietta Coulberson, 94
Henrietta Coulberson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. March 10 at Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. March 9 at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe.

Patsy Ann Judy Emken, 71
Patsy Ann Judy Emken of Monroe, a housewife, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Floyd J. Holman Jr., 50
GULF SHORES, Miss. — Floyd J. Holman, a mechanic, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Mount Nebo Cemetery, Farmerville.

Cedrick Hotard, 32
Cedrick Hotard of Calhoun, a deckhand for Bean Excavation, died Wednesday. Services are 4 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Indian Village Cemetery, Calhoun.

Dewey B. Laffoon, 75
CLARKS — Dewey B. Laffoon, a retired Class 1 Operator with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

Kimberly Diane Milford, 27
BOSSIER CITY — Kimberly "Kim" Diane Milford, a student, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery.

Eva Nichols, 80
VIDALIA — Eva Nichols died Thursday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Monday at Natchez (Miss.) National Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia.

Ila Bee Terry Rogers, 87
BATON ROUGE — Ila Bee Terry Rogers, retired from the U.S. Postal Service, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Ansley Union Church, Ansley. Burial will be in Ansley Union Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Homes, Jonesboro.

Paul Biggs Sanders, 87
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. — Paul Biggs Sanders, a retired lieutenant at Angola with Louisiana Department of Corrections and formerly of Clarks, died Feb. 27. Services are 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Old Bethel Cemetery, Clarks.

Rosa Lee M. Tidwell, 87
FERRIDAY — Rosa Lee Mahoney Tidwell died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Clayton Pentecostal Church. Visitation is 5 p.m. today until time of service at the church. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Rosile Lee White, 57
BONITA — Rosile Lee White, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Luke Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Hill Baptist Church No. 2 Cemetery, Bastrop.

Jerral Williams, 55
Jerral Williams of West Monroe, a fireman for Ouachita Parish Fire Department, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Previously acknowledged
Cooper, William B.: 11 a.m. today, Beech Springs Baptist Church, Quitman.
Davis, Alice M.: 2 p.m. Monday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Dunn, Hattie Lee: noon today, Mount Zion Baptist Church No. 2, Dubach.
Ellis, Joe Lee: 11 a.m. today, Zion Spring Baptist Church, Monroe.
Gentry, Horace H. III: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Grayson, Ruthie Mae: 1 p.m. today, Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hagen, Robert Scott: 11 a.m. today, Hasley Cemetery Gazebo, West Monroe.
Hendrix, Billy Joe: 2 p.m. today, Palestine Baptist Church, Warden.
Jordan, Irma L.: 11 a.m. today, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Wisner.
Kelly, Dorothy Ferrier: 11 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Calvin.
Lee, Roosevelt: 11 a.m. today, St. Mark Baptist Church, Clayton.
Monson, Sallie: 11 a.m. today, Liberty Christian Church, Monroe.
Robinson, Isiah: 1 p.m. today, Rose Hill Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Tilman, Gail Sheila: 1 p.m. today, New Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe.
Wheeler, Lodie: 2 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Wiggins, Lieutenant: 10 a.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Sondheimer.

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

KIMBERLY (KIM) DIANE MILFORD Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Services for Kimberly (Kim) Diane Milford, 27 of Bossier City LA, will be held at 2:00PM Monday, March 5, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Cliff Estes with burial at Antioch Cemetery under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation will be Sunday, March 4, 2007 from 2:00PM to 5:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. She was preceded in death by her Dad, Kenneth Dale Milford; grand-parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.F. Milford, Sr. Mrs. Mable G. Milford, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hubbard. She is survived by her mother, Cynthia Milford of Bossier City, LA; numerous other family and friends. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes. com.

Alexander 'Alex' Boyd, 82
RUSTON — Alexander "Alex" Boyd, a store director at Louisiana Tech University, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. today at the Presbyterian Church, Ruston. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. until services. Burial will be in Riser Cemetery.

Calvin L. Kinney, 92
FERRIDAY — Calvin L. Kinney, a retired Chevron Oil Co. employee, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today. Burial will be in White Cemetery, Monterey.

James M. McDonald, 35
CROSSETT, Ark. — James Michael McDonald, a crane operator formerly of West Monroe, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 2 p.m. today until service time. Burial will be in Clark Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.

Billy Wayne Perry, 65
BASTROP — Billy Wayne Perry, a retired millwright, died Saturday. Services are 3 p.m. Monday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 1 p.m. Monday until service time. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery, Collinston.

Simmie A. Wood Jr., 82
Simmie A. Wood Jr. of West Monroe, a retired electrical worker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation will begin at noon. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Blake, W. Gene: 2 p.m. Monday, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bastrop.
Champion, Henry: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Shilo Baptist Church, Strong, Ark.
Coulberson, Henrietta: 2 p.m. Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe.
Davis, Alice M.: 2 p.m. Monday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Milford, Kimberly Diane: 2 p.m. Monday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Nichols, Eva: 11 a.m. Monday, Natchez (Miss.) National Cemetery.
White, Rosile Lee: 2 p.m. Sunday, St. Luke Baptist Church, Bastrop.

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

ANNIE L. JANSON Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Funeral services for Annie L. Janson, 84, of Farmerville, will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 7th, 2007 at Union Grove Baptist Church, Lillie, LA. with Bro. David Martin officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville, LA. Mrs. Janson, a retired telephone operator and supervisor with Southwestern Bell, died Thursday, March 1st, 2007. She was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church in Lillie. She is preceded in death by one brother, Doyle Farrar. Survivors include husband, Wendell S. Janson of Farmerville, LA.; 2 daughters: Beverly A. Janson of Louisville, KY. and Rhonda Unger & husband, Don of Irving, TX.; 2 brothers: Donald Farrar & wife, Ursula of Bernice, LA. and Davis Farrar & wife, Sandy of Lillie, LA.; 2 sisters: LaNelle Rusk of Epps, LA. and Maudine Edwards & husband, Walter of Lanham, MD.; 2 grandchildren: Robert Unger & Matthew Unger; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Pallbearers: Tim Washam, James Stanton, Mike Rhodes, Don Unger and Matthew Unger. Visitation will be 5:00PM — 8:00PM Tuesday, March 6th at Farrar Funeral Home. Friends may send messages to the family at: www.farrarfh.com.

DELLA LOUISE THOMAS Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Della Louise (Burch) Thomas, 85, of Monroe, LA will be at 10:00 AM Tuesday, March 6, 2007 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Reverend Jerry Carter officiating. Internment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Thomas was born December 14, 1921 in Ladelle, AR and passed away Sunday, March 4, 2007, at St. Francis Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, A.B. (Tommie) Thomas. Mrs. Thomas is survived by hers sons, Charles Raymond Thomas and wife Mary of Cleburne, TX, Frankie Steve Thomas of Dermont, AR, and Tommie David Thomas of Monroe, LA; her sisters Ancy Mae McKiever of Monticello, AR, Clennie Clampit of Deer Park, TX, and Maysel Erlene Stubbs of Onalaska, TX; grandsons, Tommy Truss Thomas and wife Sarah of Burleson, TX, Joe Thomas and wife Katy of Grapevine, TX, and Yancey Thomas of West Monroe, LA; great-granddaughters, Nina Ann Anders, and Leilani Phoenix Thomas; and great grandsons, Courtney Joe Thomas, and Aidan Ray Thomas. Pallbearers will be Tommy Thomas, Joe Thomas, Hilton Roberts, Macon Causey, Mark Bowden, and D. McKiever. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the funeral home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Charlene Bailey, 89
HEMPHILL — Charlene Bailey, formerly of Ferriday, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday, followed by a graveside service at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Twin City Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

William 'Butch' Black, 57
BASTROP — William "Butch" Black died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Alexander Colby Callender, 6
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. — Alexander Colby Callender died Thursday. A graveside service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Henry Cemetery, Dubach, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Cynthia Clark, 54
Cynthia Clark, a homemaker of Monroe, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Oliver 'Billie' Hardie, 80
JONESVILLE — Oliver "Billie" Hardie, a retired oil-field gauger, farmer and cattleman, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Wallace Ridge Baptist Church, Jonesville. Burial will be in McFarland Gurie Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Previously acknowledged
Blake, W. Gene: 2 p.m. today, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bastrop.
Champion, Henry: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Shilo Baptist Church, Strong, Ark.
Coulberson, Henrietta: 2 p.m. Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe.
Davis, Alice M.: 2 p.m. today, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Kinney, Calvin L.: 11 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Milford, Kimberly Diane: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Nichols, Eva: 11 a.m. today, Natchez (Miss.) National Cemetery.
Perry, Billy Wayne: 3 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop

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

SHERILYNN CLEMONS Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside services for Sherilynn Clemons, 57, formerly of West Monroe, will be 1:00 P.M., Thursday, March 8, 2007 at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Lewis Bartett. Sherilynn was born on October 9, 1949 and went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 28, 2007. She is survived by her son, Gregory Clemons and wife Elke; daughter, Sheridan Belaire and her husband Brandon all of Lafayette, LA; sisters, Renee Butler and Marge Higdon both of West Monroe, LA. She is also survived by her seven grandchildren who were the light of her life. Visitation will be 5:00 PM — 8:00 PM, Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Online condolence message may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

ETHEL JACKSON CORONADO Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Funeral Services for Ethel Jackson Coronado, 91 of Baskin will be held at 10:00AM Wednesday, March 7, 2007 in Baskin Baptist Church with Rev. Marion Spence officiating. Interment will follow in Gwin Cemetery in Mangham under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Visitation will be from 5-8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. She was born to William and Ida Glass Jackson on June 6, 1915 near Mangham and passed form this life Sunday, March 4, 2007 in Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. Mrs. Coronado was a member of Baskin Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Julian Coronado; two brothers J.B. Jackson, Tom Jackson; three sisters Myrtle Cumpton, Ella Dean, and Gracie Evans. She is survived by three children Glynda Nixon and husband Jack of West Monroe, Ruby Case and husband Melvin, Tommy Coronado and wife Jean all of Baskin; one brother Charles Jackson and wife Margie of Monroe; eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be Jerrell Brady, Kendall Case, Archie Evans, Larry Jackson, Tony Jackson, and Ken Phillips. To sign guestbook or view video tribute online please visit www.gillfirstnational.com

ETHEL JACKSON CORONADO Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Funeral Services for Ethel Jackson Coronado, 91 of Baskin will be held at 10:00AM Wednesday, March 7, 2007 in Baskin Baptist Church with Rev. Marion Spence officiating. Interment will follow in Gwin Cemetery in Mangham under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Visitation will be from 5-8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. She was born to William and Ida Glass Jackson on June 6, 1915 near Mangham and passed form this life Sunday, March 4, 2007 in Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. Mrs. Coronado was a member of Baskin Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Julian Coronado; two brothers J.B. Jackson, Tom Jackson; three sisters Myrtle Cumpton, Ella Dean, and Gracie Evans. She is survived by three children Glynda Nixon and husband Jack of West Monroe, Ruby Case and husband Melvin, Tommy Coronado and wife Jean all of Baskin; one brother Charles Jackson and wife Margie of Monroe; eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be Jerrell Brady, Kendall Case, Archie Evans, Larry Jackson, Tony Jackson, and Ken Phillips. To sign guestbook or view video tribute online please visit www.gillfirstnational.com

TIMOTHY "TIM" D. MCCALL Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Tim D. McCall will be 2:00P.M., Wednesday, March 7, 2007 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Tim was called to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 3, 2007 at the age of 39.Tim was born in Tuscon, Arizonia and had been a resident of Eros, LA for several years. Tim had recently accepted the Lord in his life when he was suddenly called to be with the Lord. Tim was a 1986 graduate of Ridgedale Academy where he was a member of the State Champion Raider Football team, a sport Tim truly loved. After graduation, Tim pursued a machinist career, where he worked for several companies in the Monroe area. Tim's biggest joy was spending time with his daughter, Lauren, who was the absolute love and joy of his life. He is survived by his precious daughter, Lauren McCall; mother, Judy McCall Spears and step father, Calvin Spears; sister, Shelly McCall Tarver; brother, Shane McCall and many family members and close friends. Tim was preceded in death by his father, Morris McCall; paternal grandparents, Jimmie and Margaret McCall; maternal grandparents, Cue and Edna Antley; step-brother, Calvin Stewart Spears. Tim will be missed dearly, but we know Tim is at peace and in the loving arms of the Lord. Most of all, we'll miss his big sense of humor and his teasing personality. Until, we meet again, good bye and we love you. Visitation will be 5:00PM — 8:00PM, Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Pallbearers will be family members and friends. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

CAROLYN SMITH RICHARDON Lucas Funeral Home Hurst, TX NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Carolyn Smith Richardson, 65, a retired school teacher, went home to be with her Lord Friday, March 2, 2007, at a local care center in the presence of her loving family. Funeral: 10:00AM Monday, First Baptist Church of Hurst, 180l Norwood Drive, with Pastor Jeff Burnett officiating. Burial: 1:00PM Wednesday, Jefferson Memorial Cemetery, 2701 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover, Al. Visitation: was Sunday at Lucas Funeral Home, 1321 Precinct Line Road. Memorials: The family respectfully invites you to honor Carolyn's memory with contributions to Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child, 817-282-3628; or the Mission Ministry of First Baptist Church of Hurst. Carolyn Jo was born Jan. 4, 1942, in Bernice, La., to James and Cecile Smith. She married Ronald Richardson Jan. 22, 1965. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, daughter and grandmother. Her standards were high. Her devotions ran deep, her sensitivity and attention to the needs of others were legendary. Carolyn displayed a grace and style in such abundant fashion that only heaven will be able to calculate her influence. Her life was a passionate pursuit of excellence revealed primarily in her relationship with each child she taught, in each friend she cherished and in her family whom she adored and her Lord with whom she now dwells. Carolyn was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Ava Richardson. Survivors: Husband of 42 years, Ronald Lee Richardson; daughters, Susan Gail Richardson, Pamela Richardson Turner and husband, John A. Turner; son, John Carroll Richardson and wife, Lynn Boone Richardson; parents, James Carroll and Cecile Smith; and grand daughter, Emilee Caroline Turner.

William 'Butch' Black, 57
BASTROP — William "Butch" Black, a retired carpenter, died Sunday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Ceaser Charles, 88
SPEARSVILLE — Ceaser Charles, a transportation worker, died March 3. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Pisby Baptist Church, Spearsville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Little Hope Cemetery, Lockhart.

Annie L. Janson, 84
FARMERVILLE — Annie L. Janson, a retired telephone operator and supervisor with Southwestern Bell, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Union Grove Baptist Church, Lillie. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Union Grove Cemetery, Lillie.

Arvil Ray Jordan, 65
WINNFIELD — Arvil Ray Jordan died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Southern Funeral Homes, Winnfield.

Bobby Frank Lewis, 63
OAK GROVE — Bobby Frank Lewis, a pest control operator, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Mary Matee, 73
FARMERVILLE — Mary Matee, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Farmerville Auditorium, Farmerville. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Farmerville City Cemetery, Farmerville.

Ruth Maxwell Munn, 73
OAK GROVE — Ruth Maxwell Munn, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Forest Corner Cemetery, Forest.

Mary M. Polk, 91
Mary M. Polk of Monroe, formerly of Streator, Ill., a retired schoolteacher, died Feb. 20. Graveside services were Thursday at Riverview Cemetery, Streator, Ill. Local arrangements were under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ozellia Robbins, 23
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Ozellia Robbins, a homemaker, died Feb. 25. Services are noon Thursday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Funeral Home, Monroe, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Florine Shields, 37
Florine Shields of Monroe, a nurse's aide, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Bream Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Thursday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Della Louise Thomas, 85
Della Louise Thomas of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Yolanda Thomas, 34
PONTIAC, Mich. — Yolanda Thomas formerly of Delhi, a homemaker, died Feb. 28. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Baptist Church, Delhi. Burial will be in St. John Community Cemetery, Delhi, under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Previously acknowledged
Bailey, Charlene: 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Callender, Alexander Colby: 2 p.m. today, Henry Cemetery, Dubach.
Champion, Henry: 1 p.m. today, Shilo Baptist Church, Strong, Ark.
Coulberson, Henrietta: 2 p.m. Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hardie, Oliver "Billie": 10 a.m. today, Wallace Ridge Baptist Church, Jonesville.

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

EUNICE COLE Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Services for Eunice "Nuna" Cole will be at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, March 8, 2007 at First Baptist Church in Spearsville. Bro James Miller and Bro. Jason Cole will officiate. She died in Bernice, March 4, 2007 after a short illness. Interment will be at Spearsville Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 7, 2007 6 P.M. til 8 P. M. at the Church, also 10:00 A.M. until time of service. She was a longtime resident of Spearsville. After graduating from La. Tech in 1930, she taught in a variety of Union Parish schools in several different grades. She retired as a science teacher at Spearsville High School after 40 years of service. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Phi Chapter and served a term as president. She was an active member of Spearsville Baptist Church for many years. She served as church secretary and treasurer and for Spearsville Cemetery for 30 years and was presented a beautiful plaque for this service. She is preceded in death by her mother, Dora Cole Lambert, Father, George L. Cole, Step-father, JC Lambert, Brothers, Van Cole, George Lee Cole Jr.& wife Clyta, Harrell Cole & wife Madie & Eleanor, Roy Lambert & wife Inez, sisters, Olivia Cole & husband Dewitt, Marie Carroll & husband Wink, Janice Colvin Goss & husbands Hugh & Watson, Nephews, Mack Cole, Larry Cole, Niece, Jacqueline Pickens Knight. Survivors, Sisters: Floe Martin & husband Martin, Doris Robinson. Nephews & Nieces; George Earl Cole & wife Julie, Debbie Colvin Vlahakos & husband Vic, Steve Martin & wife Phamie, Dan Pickens & wife Ernestine, James Pickens, Bobbie Sue Cole Nolan & husband Ernie, Jeanne & Terry Burns, Mary Ann Goss. Very special and dear Great Nieces and Nephews; Chris, Lee, Georgia Carol, Wanda, Linda, Clyde, Thomas, Caggie, Sandra, Caroline, Thad, Susan, Jason, Katie, Alicia, Cynthia & all their spouses, and several great, great nieces and nephews. Very dear friends: Margaret Evans, Agnes "ChiChi" Grafton, Floy Ray, & Barbara Walton. Pallbearers are: Clyde Barron, Steve Martin, Vic Vlahakos, Ned Barron, Joe Futch, Billy Henderson. Honorary Pallbearers: Gene Barron, Coy Upshaw, Terry Foster, Charlie Ward, Calvin Hollis, Ronald Foster, Virgil Rhodes, Frankie Futch, Bill Mitcham & Billy Ray. Nuna was still active and loved to roll up and down the halls of Bernice Nursing and Rehab visiting and participation in activities. She was a wonderful Christian example and prayer warrior. She will be remembered with love and honor. Obituary of Eunice Cole was written in her own hand a few years ago: Online messages may be sent to: www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

ERNESTINE "TENY" MERREL EPPERSON Geisler Funeral Home Hammond, LA Ernestine "Teny" Merrel Epperson was born on March 28, 1920 and passed away on March 3, 2007 at the age of 86 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was a native of Fort Smith, Arkansas and a resident of Hammond. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and Grace Memorial Episcopal Church. She enjoyed gardening, needlework and loved her friends and family. She is survived by: her husband of 62 years, Joel F. Epperson of Hammond, Sons: Fred & Karen Epperson of Hammond, Tom Epperson of Fort White, Florida, Bob & Mary Ann Epperson of Hammond, Daughters: Sally & Neal Thomason of West Monroe, Mary & Dan Brunson of Mangham, La, Sister: Lucille Nugent of Tioga, La, Grand children: Trey & Emma Thomason of West Monroe, John & Sydney Brunson of Mangham, La , Joel Epperson of Hammond, Robin & Brooke Epperson of Mattituck, NY She was preceded in death by: Son: Hugh Epperson Visitation: Grace Memorial Episcopal Church Parish Hall in Hammond on Saturday, March 10, 2007 from 9:30AM until service time. Memorial Eucharist services will be held at Grace Memorial Episcopal Church in Hammond on Saturday, March 10, 2007 at 10:30AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grace Memorial Episcopal Church Foundation , PO Box 1086 (100 W. Church Street), Hammond, LA 70404 Geisler Funeral Home in Hammond is in charge of arrangements. www.geislerfuneralhome.net

ARVIL RAY JORDAN Southern Funreal Home Winnfield, LA Funeral services for Arvil Ray Jordan, 65, of Winnfield, will be Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at 2:00PM at Southern Funeral Home in Winnfield, LA. Officiating the services will be Rev. Wallace Ingles, Rev. DeLoy Shows, and Rev. Jack Miller. Visitation will be at Southern Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 6, 2007, from 5:00PM till 8:00PM Burial will be at Jordan Hill Cemetery, in Winnfield, LA. Mr. Arvil "Ray" Jordan passed away Monday, March 5, 2007, at the Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield, La following a lengthy illness. He was born to the union of Wilmer and Laveria Jordan, March 4, 1942, in Winn Parish. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilmer C. Jordan; step-father, Marvin Williams; brother, O. C. Jordan, and sister, Dorothy Ray. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Betty Lou (Jones) Jordan of Winnfield; his mother Laveria Williams, of Winnfield; three sons: Kevin Ray Jordan and wife, Sharyl, of Winnfield; Steve Jordan and wife, Traci, of Monroe; and Richard Jordan, of Monroe. He is also survived by one sister: Doris Renfrow, of Jonesville, and one brother: Randall Jordan, of Winnfield; seven grandchildren: Jarred, of West Monroe, Tasha and Madeline, of Bastrop, Chandler and Chase, of Winnfield, and Cade and Cody, of Monroe, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jarred Jordan, Craig Ray, Micheal Lee McDaniel, Randy Wilson, Jerry Wayne Ramsey, Scott Poole, Mike Jordan, David Earl Jones, Chandler Jordan, and Chase Jordan. Honorary pallbearer is Lee Ray. Ray was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was most at home in a deer stand or a fishing boat. Even his favorite color was "camouflage". He spent many hours in the woods hunting with his son Kevin, and grandsons Chandler and Chase. Never again will we look at a deer stand or fishing lure without thinking of our Daddy and Pappaw. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Iglesias and the ICU nurses at Winn Medical Center, especially Toby G, Joann, Toby, and Jean, Thank you for the caring support you gave to us and Ray during his last days. Friends may express messages of condolence online by visiting www.southernfuneralhome.com

JOHN WAGGONER Southern Funeral Homes. Inc. Jonesboro, LA Services for John Waggoner age 78, will be at 2:00PM Wednesday March 7, 2007, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Columbia with Reverends Chuck Stapleton and Ed Smith officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Eros, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro, Louisiana. Mr. Waggoner was born July 31, 1928 and died March 5, 2007 at his home after a long illness. He retired from Riverwood after 32 years. Preceded in death by Son: Kerry "Moose" Waggoner; Parents: Jim and Bessie Waggoner; Brothers: Prentiss Waggoner, Ellie Waggoner, and Hansford Waggoner. Survivors include his Wife: Johnnie Waggoner; Son: Tom Waggoner and wife Kathryn of Oak Ridge,; Daughthers :Shelia Crain and husband Freeman of Columbia; Sharron Mosley and husband Larry of Weston, ., Stephanie Martin and husband C.R. of Columbia,; Brothers: Ernest Waggoner, Houston Waggoner of Eros, and Jerry Waggoner of West Monroe,; Sisters: Dorothy Hargrove of West Monroe. Mr. Waggoner was a deacon and Sunday School teacher, who was devoted to his church and family. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding his 4-wheeler. He lived life to the fullest and leaves behind a legacy of Christian morals and values. He will be greatly missed by 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren who all loved and respected him. Pallbearers: Brandon Waggoner, Logan Waggoner, Darrell Crain, Matt Knox, Michael Simonelli, Dennis Robertson, Jeff Cobb, and Chris Palito.

LILLIAN VIRGINIA WALDON Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian Virginia Waldon, 88, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, March 8, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Elizabeth Foy officiating. Interment will follow in Springhill Cemetery near Swartz, LA. Mrs. Waldon was born December 21, 1918 in Rapides Parish, LA and passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2007, at The Oaks Nursing Home. Mrs. Waldon is survived by three sisters, Pat Dean of Monroe, Bobbie Jean Telano of Monroe, and Syble Jensen of Shreveport, LA. Visitation will be Thursday from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.

MRS. ROSIE LOUISE WORD Riser Funeral Home Columbia, Louisiana Funeral services for Mrs. Rosie Louise Word, age 89 of Columbia will be held 2:00PM, Thursday March 8, 2007 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with the Rev. Tommy Basco officiating. Interment will follow at the Welcome Home Cemetery at Grayson. Rosie Louise Word was born on Feb.27, 1918 at Camden, AR to the union of Frederick Eugene Brister and Talitha Rosie Lee Cruse and died Tuesday March 6, 2007 at the Caldwell Memorial Hospital in Columbia. She was preceded in death by her husband: Lesley M. Word, Sr., her brother: Phillip Ray Word, Sr., her daughter: Pat Word Allbritton, four grandchildren and seven brothers and sisters. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law; Marlon and Betty Legg Word of Columbia, eleven grandchildren, twenty-two great grandchildren, ten great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews including her favorite niece: Betty Allred of Grayson. Serving as pallbearers are Richard Word, Eric Barnes, Phillip R. Word, Robert Clark, Jr., Clay Clark, Alan Girod, Robert Ponton, Christopher Word and Michael Hammer. Mike James will serve as honorary pallbearer. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4:00PM until 9:00PM at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia. Words of condolences may be sent to the Word Family at riserfuneral@aol.com.

Sherilynn Clemons, 57
SALOME, Ariz. — Sherilynn Clemons, formerly of Monroe, an accountant, died Feb. 28. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Paschal's Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Willie Mae Cooper, 81
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Willie Mae Cooper, a retired dietician, died March 3. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will —be in Heavenly Rest Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Ethel J. Coronado, 91
BASKIN — Ethel Jackson Coronado, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Baskin Baptist Church, Baskin. Burial will be in Given Cemetery, Mangham, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Betty 'Bee Bee' Driskill, 64
ARCADIA — Betty "Bee Bee" Driskill died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Arcadia. Burial will be in Driskill Cemetery, Arcadia.

Jim Bob Gandy, 75
STRONG, Ark. — Jim Bob Gandy died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Lapile Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Perry's Funeral Chapel, Strong, Ark. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery.

Joyanese Gill, 72
Joyanese Gill of Monroe, died March 3. Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at New Tabernacle Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe.

Roy Willie Jenkins, 81
RUSTON — Roy Willie Jenkins, a truck driver, died Saturday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Thursday at Springhill Baptist church, Grambling. Visitation is 12:30-5 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial is in the church cemetery.

JaTerrious Marshall, infant
JaTerrious Marshall, infant son of Roshanda Marshall and Jody Higgins, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Wilbert Mays, 72
BASTROP — Wilbert Mays, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Timothy 'Tim' McCall, 39
Timothy "Tim" D. McCall of West Monroe, a riverboat first mate, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Virginia E. McIntyre, 71
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Virginia Evelyn McIntyre, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Grace Episcopal Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 8 a.m.-9 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Kelvin L. Menyweather, 50
Kelvin Lee Menyweather of Monroe, a truck driver, died March 2. Services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Bright Oak Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

Teretha Phillips, 82
FARMERVILLE — Teretha Phillips, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Florine Shields, 37
Florine Shields of Monroe, a nurse's aide, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Berean Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Thursday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe.

Vivian Singley Stevens, 88
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Vivian Cascille Singley Stevens, formerly of Monroe, a retired E.A. Conway Hospital dietary supervisor, died Monday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Service arrangements are incomplete.

Clara Taylor, 93
SICILY ISLAND — Clara Taylor, a retired school cook, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

James D. Thomas, 56
James D. Thomas of West Monroe, a computer repairman, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Andra Underwood, 81
Andra Underwood (Rosie Williams) of Monroe, a homemaker, died Feb. 23. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Monroe.

Annie Wilson, 64
RAYVILLE —Annie Wilson, a laborer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Previously acknowledged
Charles, Ceaser: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Pisby Baptist Church, Spearsville.
Coulberson, Henrietta: 2 p.m. Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe.
Janson, Annie L.: 2 p.m. today, Union Grove Baptist Church, Lillie.
Lewis, Bobby Frank: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Maltee, Mary: 1 p.m. Saturday, Farmerville Auditorium, Farmerville.
Polk, Mary M.: 11 a.m. Thursday, Riverview Cemetery, Streator, Ill.
Robbins, Ozellia: noon Thursday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Thomas, Yolanda: 11 a.m. today, St. John Baptist Church, Delhi

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

DELZIE MAE HUGHES BARRON COURTNEY Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville, LA. Funeral services for Mrs. Delzie Mae Hughes Barron Courtney will be held March 9, 2007 at Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. at 3:00PM Friday. Interment will be in Mt. Tabor Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, March 8, 2007, from 5:00PM — 7:00PM at Farrar Funeral Home. Mrs. Courtney died on March 7, 2007, following a lengthy illness. She was born in Dodson, LA. on August 9, 1927, the daughter of Ida Price Hughes and Walter R. Hughes. She is survived by four daughters: Sherry Ann Barron Green, and husband, Kenneth D. Green; Margie Nell Barron Oliver, and husband, James D. Oliver, Sr.; and Martha Jane Barron Odom, all of Farmerville, LA.; and Donna Gay Barron Whiddon, and husband, Michael Whiddon of Conway, AR., one brother, Dr. William M. Hughes, and wife, Dawn of Monroe, LA.; sister-in-law, Mildred Hughes and numerous special nieces and nephews;step-son Ragan Courtney, and wife, Cynthia Clawson Courtney of TX., step-daughter, Helen Sue Neher, and husband, Jim Neher of Ruston, LA.; eight grandchildren: Justin Barron Oliver; Andre'e Oliver Harrell, and husband, Sean; James Oliver, Jr. and wife, Mandy; April Renee' Johnson, and husband,John; Miranda Kay Moss, and husband, Jody; Joseph Barron Odom; Nicholas Barron Green; Daniel Barron Whiddon; and four step-grandchildren: William Courtney, Lily Courtney, Happy Morris, and Wendy White; seven great grandchildren: Brittany Harrell, Natalie Harrell, Katelyn Oliver, Kane Oliver,Kaleb Oliver,John-Barron Johnson, and Brett Johnson. She is preceded in death by her husband, Francis L. Courtney, former husband, Frank C. Barron, brother, J. B. Hughes, and sister, Rupert Dickerson. In her later years, Delzie fulfilled her dreams of traveling to many destinations including Hawaii, Ireland, Italy, England, France, Scotland, and the Eastern Caribbean. She also loved feeding and watching her birds. Delzie's life was one of service and caring; her kindness and compassion touched many lives. She was known for her cooking and showered friends and family with gifts from her kitchen. Her life was a legacy of love. Pallbearers will be Justin Oliver, James Oliver, Nicholas Green, Daniel Whiddon, Joseph Odom, Sean Harrell, Jody Moss and John Johnson, Jr. Friends may send messages to the family at: www.farrarfh.com

HOMER L. CULPEPPER Johnson Funeral Home Lake Charles, LA. Homer Lorenzo Culpepper, 94, of Lake Charles died Monday March 5, 2007 at his residence. Mr. Culpepper was born May 30, 1912 in Wyatt, the son of Lorenzo and Lula Robinson Culpepper. He was retired from Citcon and enjoyed a passion for fishing and gardening. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Perdue Culpepper, a son, James C. Culpepper and 11 siblings. Survivors include four daughters, Barbara Culpepper, Lake Charles, Alice DeeAna Doucet and husband Hewitt of Big Lake, Martha Colvin and husband Albert of Hallsville, TX and Mary Culpepper of Hallsville, TX; a caring and compassionate caregiver for the past three years, Carol Williams, 12 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 3:30 PM today at Gayla Traina Memorial Cemetery in Jonesboro, LA with Rev. Bill Moore Officiating. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.johnsonfuneralhome.net

BEULAH DREASLER Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mrs. Beulah Dreasler, 97, of West Monroe, LA, will be 11:00 AM Saturday, March 10, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Charles Martindale and Rev. Mark Fenn officiating. Burial will follow at Twin Cities Memorial Garden Cemetery in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Dreasler passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2007, in West Monroe, LA. She has been a resident of this community since 1931. She was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Dreasler was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Y. Dreasler and her daughter-in-law, Margaret Wilhite. She was a loving mother to her daughters, Mary Jane McKay and husband Sidney of Memphis, TN, and Carolyn Bates and husband Harold of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Daniel Bates, David Bates and wife Lisa, Mary Charlene Christoff and husband Douglas, Julian Barry McKay and wife Katherine, Susan Lynne Lovelace and husband Jeffrey; great-grandchildren, Sidney Rebecca Lovelace, Haylie Nicole Lovelace, Morgan Elizabeth McKay, Madeline Grace McKay, and Andrie Bates Christoff; brothers, Ted Dickerson of San Marcus, TX, and Floyd Dickerson of Ontario, Canada. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday, March 9, 2007, at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MRS. DENA FAYE NEWSOM KING Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Funeral services for Mrs. Dena Faye Newsom King, age 75, of Rayville, will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, March 9, 2007at the First Baptist Church, Rayville with Dr. Ernest Winburn officiating. Interment will follow at the Masonic Cemetery in Rayville. Dena Faye, a beautician, was born June 17, 1931 in Franklin Parish to the union of William Gussie Newsom and Jo Ina Gilmore and passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2007 following a brief illness. Dena Faye was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Marie Hooks Sunday School Class. She was also a member of the American Beautician Association and enjoyed working in her flower garden. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Bobby Jack King and her daughter, Carolyn Denise "Nitsey" King Berry. Survivors include her son, Mike King and wife, Diann of Rayville, LA.; her two grandsons, Todd King and wife, Patsy of Rayville, LA. and Shane Berry of Rayville, LA.; granddaughter, Ashley Berry of Rayville, LA.; two great grandchildren; two sisters Lilwin Norman of Rayville, LA. and Frankie Wilkinson and husband, Hugh of Vicksburg, MS.; two brothers, Bill Newsom and wife, Annette of Rayville, LA; Kenneth "Shug" Newsom and wife, Camille of Rayville, LA.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be her nephews: Keith King, Mark King, Scotty King, Ken Newsom, Rob Newsom, Stacy Newsom, Keith Rockett, and Larry Wilkinson. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM till 8:00 PM, Thursday, March 8, 2007, at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church Prayer Garden, Breast Cancer Research, or a Charity of your choice. Words of condolences may be sent to the King Family online by visiting www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com

VIVIAN CASCILLE SINGLEY STEVENS Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Vivian Cascille Singley Stevens, 88, of Pleasanton, CA formerly of Monroe, LA, will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, March 10, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Lloyd Singley officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Stevens died Monday, March 5, 2007, at Edan Medical Center in Castro Valley, CA after a lengthy illness. She was born in Union Parish, LA. She was a Dietary Supervisor at E. A. Conway Hospital for 20 years and a member of First Baptist Church of Monroe. Mrs. Stevens was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Stevens; and brothers, Grady Singley, Corliss Singley, W. L. Singley, and Alton Singley. Mrs. Stevens is survived by her daughter, Susie Stuhr of Pleasanton, CA; son, Roger Paul Stevens of Dubach, LA; brother, David C. Singley of Dunn, LA; and 3 grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MR. J. ALVIN THAMES Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. J. Alvin Thames, age 71, will be 10:00 AM, Friday, March 9, 2007 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Officiating will be Bro. Tom McCurley and Dr. Steve Horn. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mr. Thames was born on December 14, 1935 and went to be with his Lord on March 6, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bertha and Jesse Thames, his sister, Edith Brooks, and his brother, Donald Thames. Survivors are his wife of over 48 years, Wanda Springfield Thames of West Monroe; daughter, Pam Thames Kemp and husband Warren of Greenwell Springs, LA; grandsons, Joey Kemp and Charlie Kemp; sister-in-law, Mary Thames; nieces and nephews. Mr. Thames graduated from Northeast Louisiana University with a B.A. degree in Accounting. He retired from A&LM Railroad and also worked for Olincraft. He was a faithful member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. He taught Sunday school and was a deacon. He currently was the chairman of the Pulpit Committee and church treasurer. Mr. Thames loved his church and his family. He was devoted husband, father and grandfather whose grandsons were the light of his life. Pallbearers will be Don Thames, Norwood Horn, Jack McPhail, Rochelle Morris, Charles Dean, O.C. Watson, Jimmy Vallery and Jack McKoin. Honorary pallbearers will be Orville Taylor, Huey Jinks, Jim Smith, Carl McBeth, Dale Liner and Gerald Brown. Visitation will be 5:00 PM til 8:00 PM, Thursday, March 8, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

Eunice Cole, 101
SPEARSVILLE — Eunice Cole died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Spearsville. Burial will be in Spearsville Cemetery, Spearsville under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Homer L. Culpepper, 94|
LAKE CHARLES — Homer L. Culpepper, retired from Citcon, died Monday. Graveside services were 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Gayla Traina Memorial Cemetery, Jonesboro under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home, Lake Charles.

Margorie Gathrite, 80
TALLULAH — Margorie Gathrite died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Fairlena Green, 94
Fairlena Green, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Merrily Lee Handy, 59
Merrily Lee "Mildred B" Handy, a gospel singer, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

JaTerrious Marshall, Infant
JaTerrious Marshall, infant son of Roshanda Marshall and Jody Higgins died Thursday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Friday at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Monroe.

Kenneth Wayne Mills, 67
EVANS, Ga. — Kenneth Wayne Mills, formerly of West Monroe, an industrial contractor, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Marjorie Adell Otwell, 67
RUSTON — Marjorie Adell Otwell, a retired storeowner, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Mildred Pate, 83
RUSTON — Mildred Pate died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Teretha Phillips, 82
FARMERVILLE — Teretha Phillips, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Zion Hill Cemetery, Farmerville.

Annie B. Redden, 65
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Annie B. Redden, a cook, died Feb. 28. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Lake Providence High School Auditorium. Wake services are 6 p.m. Friday at Sweet Canaan Baptist Church. Burial will be in church cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Clara Taylor, 93
SICILY ISLAND — Clara Taylor, a retired school cook, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Martin Junior High School. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. and Wake services are 6-8 p.m. Friday at Hopewell Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Burial will be in church cemetery under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Lillian Virginia Waldon, 88
Lillian Virginia Waldon of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until time of services today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery, Swartz.

Annie Wilson, 64
RAYVILLE — Annie Wilson, a laborer, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Old Mount Zion Cemetery, Giraud.

Rosie Louise Word, 89
COLUMBIA — Rosie Louise Word died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

Previously acknowledged
Charles, Ceaser: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Pisby Baptist Church, Spearsville.
Clemons, Sherilynn: 1 p.m. today, St. Paschal's Cemetery, West Monroe.
Cooper, Willie Mae: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Coulberson, Henrietta: 2 p.m. Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe.
Driskill, Betty "Bee Bee": 10 a.m. today, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Arcadia.
Gandy, Jim Bob: 2 p.m. Friday, Lapile Baptist Church, Strong, Ark.
Gill, Joyanese: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, New Tabernacle Baptist Church, Monroe.
Jenkins, Roy Willie: 1 p.m. today, Springhill Baptist Church, Grambling.
Maltee, Mary: 1 p.m. Saturday, Farmerville Auditorium, Farmerville.
McIntyre, Virginia E.: 11 a.m. today, Grace Episcopal Church, Lake Providence.
Menyweather, Kelvin L.: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Bright Oak Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Polk, Mary M.: 11 a.m. today, Riverview Cemetery, Streator, Ill.
Robbins, Ozellia: noon today, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Shields, Florine: 1 p.m. Friday, Berean Baptist Church, Monroe.
Thomas, James D.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun.
Underwood, Andra: 2 p.m. Saturday, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe

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

JEFFIE CRUSE ANDERSON Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Services for Mrs. Jeffie Cruse Anderson, age 93, of Ruston, LA. will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2007 at 3:00 P.M. at Temple Baptist Church Chapel in Ruston, LA. Rev. Dale Oden will officiate with burial to follow at Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Mrs. Anderson was born on May 10, 1913 in Enterprise, LA. and passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2007 in Ruston, LA. Mrs. Anderson was a long time member of Temple Baptist Church having been actively involved for over 70 years. She particularly enjoyed, in more recent years, being involved in the Senior Adult ministries. Mrs. Jeffie and her husband, Cortez owned and operated the Anderson Food Market in Ruston for 21 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Cortez Anderson. Mrs. Anderson is survived by her children: Barbara Hastings of Minden, LA; Henry Cortez Anderson, Jr. of Simsboro, LA; and Dwight Anderson and his wife, Kay of Ruston LA; 10 grandchildren: Todd Anderson, Bret Anderson and his wife, Gretchan; Mark Anderson and his wife , Joanna; Don Brown and his wife Deana; Toni Gordan and her husband, Otha; Julie Adkins and her husband, Todd; Mitzi Butcher and her husband, Jeff; Holli Hall and her husband, Stan; Monte Hastings and his wife, Lauren; and Paige Locke and her husband, Greg; 18 great grandchildren, and one great great granddaughter, and a host of nieces and nephews. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Planned memorials may be made to Temple Baptist Church. Visitation will be Saturday, March 10, 2007 from 1:00 P.M until time of service at Temple Baptist Church Chapel.

BEVERLY LAMBERT CARROLL Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Beverly Lambert Carroll, 69, of West Monroe, will be held at 4:00PM Sunday, March 11, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, with Rev. Jeff Luellen officiating. Interment will follow in Twin Cities Memorial Garden Cemetery. Mrs. Carroll passed away Friday, March 9, 2007, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. She was a graduate of West Monroe High School, and worked at the West Monroe Guest House for 22 years. She was a wonderful friend to many, and a very caring person. Mrs. Carroll was a wonderful wife of 53 years, mother, grandmother, and sister. Mrs. Carroll was preceded in death by her parents, George and Blanche Lambert; and two brothers, George and Gene Lambert. Survivors include her husband, Martin Carroll; mother-in-law, Mattie Mae Carroll; children, Chuck Carroll and wife Wanda, Richard Carroll, Scott Carroll, John Carroll, and Susan Guise and husband Robert; 5 grand children, 2 great-grandchildren, brothers, Joe Lambert and Benny Lambert; sisters, Pat Norris and Lilly Jackson; and special friend, Pat Moore. Pallbearers will be Tommy Jackson, Butch Norris, Johnny Moore, Wesley Moore, Chuck Carroll, Richard Carroll, Scott Carroll, John Carroll, and Robert Guise. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00PM until 8:00PM and Sunday from 3:00PM until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to Hyde Park Baptist Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.

HERMAN PRENTICE FRANTOM Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Herman Prentice Frantom, 89, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 11, 2007, in Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church of West Monroe with Rev. Mark Fenn officiating. Interment will follow in Beulah Cemetery in Calhoun, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mr. Frantom passed away March 8, 2007 at the Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home. He was the 11th of 11 children. He was a Captain in the United States Army. After retirement he was a successful cotton and rice farmer. He was a 32nd degree Mason with 50 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Minnie Lee Frantom; and his son, John Frantom, Sr. Mr. Frantom is survived by his brother, Mr. Calvert Frantom; grandchildren, John Frantom, Jr., Channon Pratt, and Aaron Frantom; and several nieces and nephews. Special thanks to his friends, George Rowland and family, and Jack Birkner and family. Pallbearers will be Fred Frantom, Jr., Don Frantom, Jim York, Percy Joe York, Gene Tarver, and C. W. Frantom, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Mr. Frantom's U. S. Military friends. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church in Louise, TX. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

RUBY BLALOCK MCCONATHY Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA. Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Blalock McConathy, 96, of Quitman, LA, will be held Monday, March 12, 2007, at Quitman Baptist Church with Bro. Wayne Morrow, Bro. Donald Rudd and Bro. Andrew Johnson officiating.Burial will follow at Antioch Cemetery in Quitman, LA., under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 11, 2007 from 4-9 P. M. at Edmonds Funeral Home.Mrs. McConathy passed away Thursday, March 8, 2007 in Skiatook, OK. She was preceded in death by a loving husband of 63 years; Ermon Boyd McConathy, loving granddaughter; Lori Brown Tryon, grandson; Mitchell Lavelle Brown and great-grandson Jordan Baker, parents; Steve and Dora Blalock, brothers; Melvin Blalock, Clyde Blalock, Hugie Blalock and Drew Blalock, sisters; Lessie Grigsby and Beadie Phillips. She is survived by three daughters; Nancy Edmiston and husband Donnie, Judy Brown and husband Lavelle all of Quitman, Jeanne Fain and husband J. W. of Skiatook, OK., five grandchildren; Donna Schimmel, Jody Edmiston, Cindy Miller, Sabre Baker and Tamara Nguyen, twelve-great-grandchildren; Anna and Bethany Schimmel, Ashlyn and Kamryn Edmiston, Allison Tryon, Morgan and Mason Miller, Sayde, Travis, Skylar and Tristan Baker and Troy Nguyen. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. "Nanaw" was blessed to live her last three years at Eagle Springs Christian Ministry in Skiatook, OK., with her youngest daughter Jeanne and husband J. W. , and a host of loving young ladies who adopted Nanaw as their "Special Grandmother". Mrs. Ruby spent her early years as a teacher in Jackson Parish Schools. She was also an active member of Quitman Baptist Church having served as Church Treasurer for forty years. Nephews serving as pallbearers will be; Tommy McConathy, Terry McConathy, Billy Gunter, Chris Blalock, Jimmy Blalock and Bobby Loe.

KENNETH WAYNE MILLS Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Kenneth Wayne Mills, 67, of Evans, GA, will be at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 11, 2007, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Nathan Thornton officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Mills passed away March 5, 2007. He was a self- employed industrial contractor for over 40 years. He loved to golf, fish, wild game hunting excursions, and deep sea fishing excursions, as well as cooking. Mr. Mills was a man devoted to his work and was well known all over the United States. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great grand father. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn B. Mills and their daughter, Christina; former wife, Nancy Mills Bush and their children, Stephanie Mills Womack and husband Mark, Wendy Mills Smith and husband Joe, and Brian Craig Mills and wife Tracy; and mother, Clara Poole and husband Harold, Sr. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.

REGGIE KENT SMITH Brookhaven Funeral Home Brookhaven, Ms Services for Reggie Kent Smith, of Bossier City, La., are 10 a.m. Saturday, March 10, at Brookhaven Funeral Home Chapel on Natchez Drive, with burial in Macedonia Baptist Baptist Church Cemetery, in Brookhaven. The Rev. Eric Harriman will officiate. Visitation is Friday from 5:00PM until 9:00PM at the funeral home. Mr. Smith, 65, died March 6, 2007, at Willis-Knighton Pierremont Medical Center in Shreveport, La. He was born in Brookhaven on May 8, 1941, to Jeffie Oscar Smith and Bessie Case Smith. He was a retired customer service manager with Entergy of Louisiana for 38 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Columbia, La. His father preceded him in death. Survivors are his wife, Charlotte Culver Smith, of Bossier City; his sons, Eric Whitney Smith and wife Mary Beth, and Leslie Grenn Smith, all of Bossier City; his mother, Bessie Case Smith, of Brookhaven; his sisters, Ann Smith Fugler and husband Robert, and Gay Smith and husband Donald, all of Brookhaven; his grandchildren, Allison and Andrew Smith; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Pallbearers are Monty Adams Jr., Jeffie Smith, Mitchell Smith, Brian Fugler, Jeff Smith and Jeremy DeDeoux.Honorary Pallbearers are Monty Adams, Linus Carroll, T.A. Roberts, John Grantham, Jack Humphreys, Max Shores, Lloyd Elkins, Jackie Barrett and Roy Ferrington.

Drexel Leon Barnett, 80
ROCKY BRANCH — Drexel Leon Barnett, an engineer, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, Linville.

Ralph Edward Bush, 80
JONESVILLE — Ralph Edward Bush, a retired truck driver and U.S. Air Force veteran, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Larto Baptist Church, Jonesville. Burial will be in Pease Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Beatrice T. Carroll, 88
Beatrice Thomisee Carroll of West Monroe, a retired beautician, died Thursday. Services are 9 a.m. today at St. Paschal Catholic Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mark Warren Hammett, 46
VIDALIA — Mark Warren Hammett, a welder and pipefitter, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Sycamore Baptist Church, Vidalia. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez, Miss.

Lessel Hanspard, 61
Lessel Hanspard of Calhoun, a General Motors toolmaker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Monday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Daniel Ray Jones, 62
JONESVILLE — Daniel Ray Jones died Thursday. A memorial service will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Ridgecrest Baptist Church under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Roger Dale Martin, 61
Roger Dale Martin of Monroe, a heavy equipment operator, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Ruby B. McConathy, 96
QUITMAN — Ruby Blalock McConathy died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Quitman Baptist Church. Visitation is 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Quitman.

Nora Orr, 76
Nora Orr of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Old Bethel Cemetery, Clarks under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Marquita Y. Samuels, 23
RUSTON — Marquita Yarnell Samuels, a marketing and management major at Grambling State University, died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Miracle Temple Church of God in Christ, Ruston. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery, Jackson Parish.

Vivian Singley Stevens, 88
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Vivian Cascille Singley Stevens, formerly of Monroe and a retired E.A. Conway Hospital dietary supervisor, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe.

William 'Willie' Turner, 26
NATCHEZ, Miss. — William 'Willie' Durwood Turner, an Ampol Drilling deckhand, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Natchez (Miss.) City Cemetery.

James W. Wiltcher, 78
OAK GROVE — James Woodrow Wiltcher, a retired state Department of Transportation and Development employee, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 2 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Caskey, Addie May: 2 p.m. today, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Charles, Ceaser: 11 a.m. today, Mount Pisby Baptist Church, Spearsville.
Coleman, Florine: 3 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville.
Cooper, Willie Mae: 11 a.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Coulberson, Henrietta: 2 p.m. today, Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe.
Davis Jr., Freddie Lee: 10 a.m. today, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Dreasler, Beulah: 11 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Dunn, Jewell Dene Dupree: 2 p.m. Sunday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Gaines, Viola Woods: 2 p.m. today, Progressive Baptist Church, Monroe.
Gill, Joyanese: 10:30 a.m. today, New Tabernacle Baptist Church, Monroe.
Green, Fairlena: 1 p.m. Monday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Hackler, Marvin Gordon: 2 p.m. today, Golden United Methodist Church, Golden, Texas.
Maltee, Mary: 1 p.m. today, Farmerville Auditorium.
Menyweather, Kelvin L.: 2:30 p.m. today, Bright Oak Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Otwell, Marjorie Adeal: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Phillips, Teretha: 11 a.m. today, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Redden, Annie B.: 1 p.m. today, Lake Providence High School Auditorium.
Reitzell Jr., Ingie: 2 p.m. today, Avenue Baptist Church, Monroe.
Robinson, Luwjonia Lafaye: 11 a.m. today, Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe.
Spencer, Mattie Frances Jones: 2 p.m. today, North Bastrop Church of God.
Stevens, Vivian Cascille Singley: 11 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Taylor, Clara: 11 a.m. today, Martin Junior High School, Sicily Island.
Thomas, James D.: 1 p.m. today, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun.
Underwood, Andra: 2 p.m. today, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe.
Wilson, Annie: 2 p.m. Sunday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville

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

JEFFIE CRUSE ANDERSON Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Services for Mrs. Jeffie Cruse Anderson, age 93, of Ruston, LA. will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2007 at 3:00 P.M. at Temple Baptist Church Chapel in Ruston, LA. Rev. Dale Oden will officiate with burial to follow at Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Mrs. Anderson was born on May 10, 1913 in Enterprise, LA. and passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2007 in Ruston, LA. Mrs. Anderson was a long time member of Temple Baptist Church having been actively involved for over 70 years. She particularly enjoyed, in more recent years, being involved in the Senior Adult ministries. Mrs. Jeffie and her husband, Cortez owned and operated the Anderson Food Market in Ruston for 21 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Cortez Anderson. Mrs. Anderson is survived by her children: Barbara Hastings of Minden, LA; Henry Cortez Anderson, Jr. of Simsboro, LA; and Dwight Anderson and his wife, Kay of Ruston LA; 10 grandchildren: Todd Anderson, Bret Anderson and his wife, Gretchan; Mark Anderson and his wife , Joanna; Don Brown and his wife Deana; Toni Gordan and her husband, Otha; Julie Adkins and her husband, Todd; Mitzi Butcher and her husband, Jeff; Holli Hall and her husband, Stan; Monte Hastings and his wife, Lauren; and Paige Locke and her husband, Greg; 18 great grandchildren, and one great great granddaughter, and a host of nieces and nephews. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Planned memorials may be made to Temple Baptist Church. Visitation will be Saturday, March 10, 2007 from 1:00 P.M until time of service at Temple Baptist Church Chapel.

BEVERLY LAMBERT CARROLL Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Beverly Lambert Carroll, 69, of West Monroe, will be held at 4:00PM Sunday, March 11, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, with Rev. Jeff Luellen officiating. Interment will follow in Twin Cities Memorial Garden Cemetery. Mrs. Carroll passed away Friday, March 9, 2007, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. She was a graduate of West Monroe High School, and worked at the West Monroe Guest House for 22 years. She was a wonderful friend to many, and a very caring person. Mrs. Carroll was a wonderful wife of 53 years, mother, grandmother, and sister. Mrs. Carroll was preceded in death by her parents, George and Blanche Lambert; and two brothers, George and Gene Lambert. Survivors include her husband, Martin Carroll; mother-in-law, Mattie Mae Carroll; children, Chuck Carroll and wife Wanda, Richard Carroll, Scott Carroll, John Carroll, and Susan Guise and husband Robert; 5 grand children, 2 great-grandchildren, brothers, Joe Lambert and Benny Lambert; sisters, Pat Norris and Lilly Jackson; and special friend, Pat Moore. Pallbearers will be Tommy Jackson, Butch Norris, Johnny Moore, Wesley Moore, Chuck Carroll, Richard Carroll, Scott Carroll, John Carroll, and Robert Guise. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00PM until 8:00PM and Sunday from 3:00PM until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to Hyde Park Baptist Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.

HERMAN PRENTICE FRANTOM Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Herman Prentice Frantom, 89, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 11, 2007, in Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church of West Monroe with Rev. Mark Fenn officiating. Interment will follow in Beulah Cemetery in Calhoun, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mr. Frantom passed away March 8, 2007 at the Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home. He was the 11th of 11 children. He was a Captain in the United States Army. After retirement he was a successful cotton and rice farmer. He was a 32nd degree Mason with 50 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Minnie Lee Frantom; and his son, John Frantom, Sr. Mr. Frantom is survived by his brother, Mr. Calvert Frantom; grandchildren, John Frantom, Jr., Channon Pratt, and Aaron Frantom; and several nieces and nephews. Special thanks to his friends, George Rowland and family, and Jack Birkner and family. Pallbearers will be Fred Frantom, Jr., Don Frantom, Jim York, Percy Joe York, Gene Tarver, and C. W. Frantom, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Mr. Frantom's U. S. Military friends. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church in Louise, TX. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

RUBY BLALOCK MCCONATHY Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA. Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Blalock McConathy, 96, of Quitman, LA, will be held Monday, March 12, 2007, at Quitman Baptist Church with Bro. Wayne Morrow, Bro. Donald Rudd and Bro. Andrew Johnson officiating.Burial will follow at Antioch Cemetery in Quitman, LA., under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 11, 2007 from 4-9 P. M. at Edmonds Funeral Home.Mrs. McConathy passed away Thursday, March 8, 2007 in Skiatook, OK. She was preceded in death by a loving husband of 63 years; Ermon Boyd McConathy, loving granddaughter; Lori Brown Tryon, grandson; Mitchell Lavelle Brown and great-grandson Jordan Baker, parents; Steve and Dora Blalock, brothers; Melvin Blalock, Clyde Blalock, Hugie Blalock and Drew Blalock, sisters; Lessie Grigsby and Beadie Phillips. She is survived by three daughters; Nancy Edmiston and husband Donnie, Judy Brown and husband Lavelle all of Quitman, Jeanne Fain and husband J. W. of Skiatook, OK., five grandchildren; Donna Schimmel, Jody Edmiston, Cindy Miller, Sabre Baker and Tamara Nguyen, twelve-great-grandchildren; Anna and Bethany Schimmel, Ashlyn and Kamryn Edmiston, Allison Tryon, Morgan and Mason Miller, Sayde, Travis, Skylar and Tristan Baker and Troy Nguyen. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. "Nanaw" was blessed to live her last three years at Eagle Springs Christian Ministry in Skiatook, OK., with her youngest daughter Jeanne and husband J. W. , and a host of loving young ladies who adopted Nanaw as their "Special Grandmother". Mrs. Ruby spent her early years as a teacher in Jackson Parish Schools. She was also an active member of Quitman Baptist Church having served as Church Treasurer for forty years. Nephews serving as pallbearers will be; Tommy McConathy, Terry McConathy, Billy Gunter, Chris Blalock, Jimmy Blalock and Bobby Loe.

KENNETH WAYNE MILLS Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Kenneth Wayne Mills, 67, of Evans, GA, will be at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 11, 2007, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Nathan Thornton officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Mills passed away March 5, 2007. He was a self- employed industrial contractor for over 40 years. He loved to golf, fish, wild game hunting excursions, and deep sea fishing excursions, as well as cooking. Mr. Mills was a man devoted to his work and was well known all over the United States. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great grand father. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn B. Mills and their daughter, Christina; former wife, Nancy Mills Bush and their children, Stephanie Mills Womack and husband Mark, Wendy Mills Smith and husband Joe, and Brian Craig Mills and wife Tracy; and mother, Clara Poole and husband Harold, Sr. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.

REGGIE KENT SMITH Brookhaven Funeral Home Brookhaven, Ms Services for Reggie Kent Smith, of Bossier City, La., are 10 a.m. Saturday, March 10, at Brookhaven Funeral Home Chapel on Natchez Drive, with burial in Macedonia Baptist Baptist Church Cemetery, in Brookhaven. The Rev. Eric Harriman will officiate. Visitation is Friday from 5:00PM until 9:00PM at the funeral home. Mr. Smith, 65, died March 6, 2007, at Willis-Knighton Pierremont Medical Center in Shreveport, La. He was born in Brookhaven on May 8, 1941, to Jeffie Oscar Smith and Bessie Case Smith. He was a retired customer service manager with Entergy of Louisiana for 38 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Columbia, La. His father preceded him in death. Survivors are his wife, Charlotte Culver Smith, of Bossier City; his sons, Eric Whitney Smith and wife Mary Beth, and Leslie Grenn Smith, all of Bossier City; his mother, Bessie Case Smith, of Brookhaven; his sisters, Ann Smith Fugler and husband Robert, and Gay Smith and husband Donald, all of Brookhaven; his grandchildren, Allison and Andrew Smith; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Pallbearers are Monty Adams Jr., Jeffie Smith, Mitchell Smith, Brian Fugler, Jeff Smith and Jeremy DeDeoux.Honorary Pallbearers are Monty Adams, Linus Carroll, T.A. Roberts, John Grantham, Jack Humphreys, Max Shores, Lloyd Elkins, Jackie Barrett and Roy Ferrington.

Drexel Leon Barnett, 80
ROCKY BRANCH — Drexel Leon Barnett, an engineer, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, Linville.

Ralph Edward Bush, 80
JONESVILLE — Ralph Edward Bush, a retired truck driver and U.S. Air Force veteran, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Larto Baptist Church, Jonesville. Burial will be in Pease Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Beatrice T. Carroll, 88
Beatrice Thomisee Carroll of West Monroe, a retired beautician, died Thursday. Services are 9 a.m. today at St. Paschal Catholic Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mark Warren Hammett, 46
VIDALIA — Mark Warren Hammett, a welder and pipefitter, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Sycamore Baptist Church, Vidalia. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez, Miss.

Lessel Hanspard, 61
Lessel Hanspard of Calhoun, a General Motors toolmaker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Monday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Daniel Ray Jones, 62
JONESVILLE — Daniel Ray Jones died Thursday. A memorial service will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Ridgecrest Baptist Church under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Roger Dale Martin, 61
Roger Dale Martin of Monroe, a heavy equipment operator, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Ruby B. McConathy, 96
QUITMAN — Ruby Blalock McConathy died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Quitman Baptist Church. Visitation is 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Quitman.

Nora Orr, 76
Nora Orr of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Old Bethel Cemetery, Clarks under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Marquita Y. Samuels, 23
RUSTON — Marquita Yarnell Samuels, a marketing and management major at Grambling State University, died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Miracle Temple Church of God in Christ, Ruston. Visitat