May - 2007 - Obituaries from The News-Star

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

MRS. HAZEL IRENE HAMMONTREE BONNER Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA Funeral service for Mrs. Hazel Irene Hammontree Bonner, 82, of Monroe, LA, formerly of Sterlington will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday May 2, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe with Rev. Jamie Bonner officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Bonner was born on April 7, 1925, and passed away peacefully on April 30, 2007, following a lengthy illness. She was a member of Riverside Baptist Church in Bastrop, LA; and was the co-owner operator of Bonner Truck Stop for many years. Mrs. Bonner was preceded in death by her parents, Gracie McVay Hammontree of Newton, MS, and Brief Hammontree of Arkansas; W. E. "Pete" Bonner, Husband of forty-nine years; son, Thomas Wyly Bonner; and sister, Jimmy Sue Hale Bienz. Survivors include her son, W. E. "Junior" Bonner and wife Cindy of Monroe, LA; sister, Noahlene Jones and husband Bob of Bossier City, LA; brother, Sammy Hammontree and wife Shelia of Marshall, TX; four grandchildren, Lisa Bonner Toney and husband Patrick "Bo" of Monroe, LA; Thomas Wyly "Ladd" Bonner and wife Christie of Gulfport, MS; Brandi Bonner Sanders and husband Brandon of Monroe, LA; and Bethany Bonner Trichel and husband Vance of Monroe, LA; six great grandchildren, Tara Taylor, Erin Taylor, Bailey Toney, Jerard Toney, Hannah Bonner and Abby Bonner; and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Randy Hale, Terry Hale, Jim Bonner, Robbie Jones, Harvey Bonner, and Gary Bonner. Honorary pallbearers will be Frank Miletello, Clint Wycoff, Huey Bonner, Andy Jones, and Bob Jones. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. The family would like to sincerely thank our "family of friends" at Azalea Estates Assisted Living and Hospice Family Alliance for their care, compassion and devotion to those in greatest need. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Judes Children Research Hospital or to American Diabetes Association . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

VERNON J. LEACHMAN Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Funeral services for Vernon J. Leachman, age 86, of Ruston, LA. will be held 11:00AM Wednesday May 2, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston, LA. Officiating will be Minister Alan Robertson. Interment will follow at Douglas Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston, LA. Mr. Leachman was born May 21, 1920 in Choudrant, LA. and passed away April 29, 2007 in Monroe, LA. Vern was a Veteran of WWII and served as a member of the National Guard 204th Battalion. He was preceded in death by wife June Leachman, his parents, and several brothers and sisters. He is survived by sons: Jerome Leachman and wife Pam of Ruston, Daryl Leachman of Houston, TX., Jackie Archer and wife Beth of Ruston,; daughters: Denise Maxwell of Baton Rouge, LA., Janet Johnson of Monroe, LA. and Paula Godwin and husband John of Calhoun, LA.; grandchildren Jason Leachman, Rachel Roach, Jennifer Ward, Morgan Yocom, Caleb and Kaitlin Leachman, Holly Johnson, Ashley and Emily Archer, and Johanna Godwin; several great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Scott Richardson, Laster Leachman, Delane Leachman, Jason Leachman, Gary Walker and Nick Roach. In Lieu of flowers please send memorials to West Ouachita Senior Citizens Garden Project or charity of donors Choice. Visitation will be Tuesday May 1, 2007 from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. On line condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpartickfuneralhomes.com

BERNICE WILLIAMSON MERCER Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Bernice Williamson Mercer, 81, of West Monroe, ill be held at 10:00AM Wednesday, May 2, 2007, at Fair Park Baptist Church with Rev. Waymond Warren, Rev. Charles Davis, and Rev. Milton Pray officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, LA. Mrs. Mercer went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 30, 2007, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. She was a graduate of Ouachita Parish High School, and a member of Peniel Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Ed W. Mercer; children, Shere May and husband Don, Carol Hendrix and husband Daryel, Dale Mercer and wife Kim; grandchildren, Brandon and Brent May, Allyson, Jason, and Jacob Hendrix, Jonathan, Samuel, and Elizabeth Mercer; special niece, Juanette Jones; brother, Archie Williamson; and sisters, Louise Collins, Betty Hernandez, and Sybil Rea. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. She was not only a wife and mother, but also our best friend. She taught us all to pray and always trust in God. Because of her teaching us about Jesus, we know that we will see her again. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

THOMAS EUGENE CHEETUM SALBURY Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral service for Thomas Eugene Cheetum Salsbury, age 67, of Eros, will be held 2:00PM Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Bill Moore and Rev. Elvin Wheelis. Interment will follow at Chatham City Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston. Mr. Salsbury was born August 20, 1939 in Jackson Parish LA. and passed away at his home in Eros, LA. on April 29, 2007 following a brief illness. Mr. Salsbury was preceded in death by his first wife Bobbie Salsbury. He is survived by wife JoAnn McElduff Neaville Salsbury; daughters: Vicki Lynn Carpenter, Rhonda Kay Carpenter, and Sherri Lynette Salsbury; step-sons: Phillip Neaville and Bruce Neaville; grandchildren: Bobby Lee Carpenter, Scott Carpenter, Natallie Carpenter, Alexus Augurson and Allyssa Augurson; Great grandchildren: Briana Carpenter; step grandchildren: Erroll Neaville, Grace Ann Neaville and Lacy Neaville; brothers: Marvin Salsbury, Lonnie Salsbury and Charles Salsbury; sister : Nita Moreau and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Randy Wheelis, Bill Wheelis, Greg Massey, Ralph Malone, Billy McElduff and Phillip Ray Hightower. Honorary pallbearers will be Terry Carpenter and members of SCH Hunting Club. The family would like to extend special thanks to family and friends for their prayers and visits and food. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Gideon's International, Louisiana Methodist Children's Home or charity of choice. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 1, 2007 from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. On line condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhome.com

CHARLES ANDERSON WALKER Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Charles Anderson Walker, 74, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00AM Wednesday, May 2, 2007, at Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church, Monroe with Rev. Weldon Bares, Rev. Joe Solomon, and Rev. Buford Brady officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Walker died Sunday, April 29, 2007, at Cornerstone Hospital in West Monroe, LA. He was born to Charles B. and Lois T. Walker on February 9, 1933 in West Monroe, LA. He was a graduate of Ouachita Parish High School and of Northeast Louisiana University with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting. He began his career at 13 years of age as a carrier boy at the News Star World and worked there until his graduation from NLU. He served in the U. S. Army and Army Reserve and was discharged as Captain. He retired from Strauss Interests of Monroe. His hobbies were bowling, hunting, and fishing. He was a charter member of Southside United Methodist, now Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church, where he served in many capacities. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Hale Walker; son, Stephen Dale Walker; daughter, Beverly Anne Duchesne; and grandson, Beau Chesney Duchesne; sisters, Lillian W. Nolan, and Evelyn W. Ouchley; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Beau C. Duchesne, Carl Nolan, Russell Nolan, Yancey Nolan, Joe Strickland, and Daniel Duchesne. Honorary pallbearers will be Davis Baker, J. W. Jackson, Roger Parker, and Whit Rodgers Sunday school class. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 5:00PM until 7:00PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church Sanctuary Fund or to the charity of your choice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Lori Ann Charrier, 43
FERRIDAY — Lori Ann Charrier, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Evangeline Baptist Church, Wildsville. Visitation is 5 p.m. today until time of service at the church. Burial will be in Pease Cemetery, Larto, under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Joan Clingan, 67
MANGHAM — Joan Clingan, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial, Winnsboro.

Jenny Curtis, 53
WINNSBORO — Jenny Curtis, a secretary, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Coax Cemetery.

Herman A. Daugherty, 88
Herman A. Daugherty, a retired carpenter, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Wilcox Funeral Home, Carthage, Miss. Burial will be in Renfroe Church Cemetery, Carthage, Miss.

Helen Mae Davis, 82
CALHOUN — Helen Mae Davis, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun.

O.L. Garner Jr., 77
WINNSBORO — O.L. Garner, a farmer, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Coax Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Vera Marie Newsom, 67
WINNSBORO — Vera Marie Newsom, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Anthony Plakiotis Sr., 73
RAYVILLE — Anthony J. Plakiotis Sr., a retired private investigator, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Richard Dean Smith, 76
MONTEREY — Richard Dean Smith, a retired Ford Motor Company worker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Eva Church of God, Monterey. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Jimmy White, 73
FERRIDAY — Jimmy H. White died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Sycamore Baptist Church, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. until time of service Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Carolyn B. Williams, 61
EROS — Carolyn Brown Williams, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Clara M. Witherington, 79
Clara Mae Witherington of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, Calhoun.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Albritton, Reggie: 2 p.m. today, Calvary Baptist Church, Vienna.
Coleman, Dorothy: 11 a.m. today, Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe.
Salsbury, Thomas "Cheetum" E.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Spurlock, Johnny Louis: 2 p.m. today, Calvary Baptist Church, Minden.
Strickland, Arnetta: noon today, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Young, Sharon: 11 a.m. today, Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun

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

BILLIE JEAN BARNETT Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral Services for Mrs. Billie Jean Barnett, 78, of Sterlington, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, May 3, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville with Rev. Mickey Bounds officiating. Interment will follow in Liberty at Linville Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Mrs. Barnett was born June 20, 1928 in Sterlington, LA and died April 30, 2007 in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Barnett was town clerk for the City of Sterlington for many years. She was a long time member of the First Baptist Church of Sterlington, LA. and currently a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband of almost 56 years, Drexel Barnett; brother, James L. Cain; granddaughter, Angela Breland. She is survived by her 3 daughters, Marsha Thomas and husband Jimmy, Nezy Sanderson and husband Larry, Mary Sanderson and husband Danny; grandchildren, Carla Rayborn and husband Derek, Brianna Stewart, Mirranda Stewart, Laura Sanderson and Rebekah Sanderson; 2 great grandchildren, Dagan Rayborn and Veronica Rayborn, and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be: Martin Sanderson, James Sanderson, Ladd Williams, Mike Cain, Joe B. Wheeler and Joe Wheeler. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM to 8:00PM Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the employees of Timberlake Health Care, and the physicians and caregivers for their care during her illness. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

PAT RAY CARDWELL Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Funeral services for Pat Ray Cardwell, age 76, of Ruston, LA. will be held 2:00 PM Thursday May 3, 2007 at First Baptist Church Ruston, LA. Officiating will be Dr. Chris Craig. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery Ruston, LA. under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Mr. Cardwell was born July 28, 1930 in Claiborne Parish LA. and passed away April 30, 2007 in Ruston, LA. Pat was a member of First Baptist Church in Ruston and a member of the 80th Fighter Squadron Headhunters, NHRA, and former City of Ruston Alderman. He is preceded in death by his first wife Violet Marie Cardwell. He is survived by his wife, JoAnn Simmons Cardwell; sons: Ronnie Cardwell and wife, Debra; Doug Cardwell and wife, Elizabeth; sisters: Virginia Bridges and husband, Therman; Norma Murphy and husband, A.G.; Gloria Huffman and husband, Murray; grandchildren: Taylor Cardwell, Hunter Cardwell, Megan Cardwell, Justin Cardwell and wife, Megan Jordan Cardwell; Katie Meaux and husband, Dustin; Jeremy Alexander and wife, Sarah; great grandchildren: Jarod Meaux and Audrey Alexander. Pallbearers will be Johnny Chevallier, Jim Hall, Tom Kilpatrick, Troy Smalling, James Fowler, Joe Reeves, Dickie Thompson, and Harold Lampkin. Honorary pallbearers will be The Potluck Coffee Group, Bill Rogers, Ed Moseley and Forrest Peterson. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Wednesday May 2, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, or charity of donor's choice. On line condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

HELEN SPILLERS DAVIS Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Helen Spillers Davis, 82, of Calhoun, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Wanda Cosentino officiating. Interment will be held at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Davis was born January 18, 1925 in Calhoun, LA, and passed away April 30, 2007, in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Davis was a loving wife, mother and mamaw who loved to quilt, garden and cook. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Charles Kenneth Davis. She is survived by her husband, Sam Davis; 2 sons; Dale K. Davis and wife Carolyn; Donald Davis and wife Debbie; daughter, Joyce DeMoss and husband Mike; grandchildren: Chris Davis, Kim Jones and husband Jason, Brandy Davis, David DeMoss, and Jacob DeMoss; great grandchildren, Kaitlyn Jones and Jamie Lee Jones; sister, Louise Spillers; sister-in-law, Exa Spillers Harris. Pallbearers will be Chris Davis, David DeMoss, Jacob DeMoss, Jason Jones and Curtis Goodling and Shane Colvin. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

MRS. KATHRYN BARNETTE MANY Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mrs. Kathryn Barnette Many 86, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00PM Thursday May 3, 2007 at St. Matthew Catholic Church with Rev. Mike Haney officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time at the church. Interment will be in the St. Paschal Catholic Cemetery in West Monroe, LA. under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, La. Mrs. Many died Wednesday April 30, 2007 at home surrounded by the love of her family and supported by the prayers of her friends. Mrs. Many was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church for twenty-two years and previously a parishioner of St. Paschal Catholic Church. Born in Monroe, LA, Mrs. Many lived in the Twin Cities all of her life. Her deep religious faith not only touched countless others across her lifetime, but also earned her the recognition of the Catholic Church. In 2002, the pope bestowed on Mrs. Many a papal blessing. "The Pontifical Honor of Pro-Eccesia et Pontifice." This award is given in recognition of extraordinary service to the church community and is the highest honor the church confers on a layperson. Throughout her life, Mrs. Many valued as her greatest accomplishments her roles as wife and mother. She modeled for her family a life of grace and unselfish love. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-four years, Mr. Norman F. Many, Sr.; her parents, Jesse and Bessie Barnette; and one sister, Mrs. Joyce Haddad. Devoted family members who will cherish her memory and her everlasting influence in their lives include her children, Norman F, Many Jr. of Downsville, LA, Linda Pickering of Monroe, LA, Rebecca Healy of West Monroe, LA, David Many and wife Dorothy of Cabot, AR and Robert Many and wife Sharon of West Monroe, LA, Joyce Many Voelkel and husband Steve of Atlanta, GA and Fran Nahlen-Many of Monroe, LA; thirteen grandchildren, Elizabeth Pippin, Emily Nunnelee, John Graham, Jason Healy, Joshua and John Many, Allison Entz, Jeremy Many, Jennifer Many, Sarah Niswanger, Victoria Voelkel, Caleb Many Voelkel and Miranda Voelkel Many; eight great-grandchildren, Alexis and Rebecca Pippin, Matt Hill, Jamie Garner, Jacob Graham, Mace Many, Kaitlin Many and Addison Niswanger; two great-great grandchildren, Conner Hill and Aubrey Garner and numerous other relatives. Pallbearers will be John Graham, Jason Healy, Joshua Many, John Many, Jeremy Many, Caleb Voelkel, Charles Many, and Freddie Haddad. Honorary Pallbearers: Charlie Pippin, Trent Nunnelee, Mike Entz, Fritz Niswanger, and Steve Voelkel The family would like to give special thanks to her in- home caregivers for the last 4.5 years, Bertha Roberts and Maudie Hudgins and Dr. Clyde Elliott for his care and support. Memorials may be made to the St. Paschal's Catholic Church Building Fund. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

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FRED W. WATLEY Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Funeral services for Fred W. Watley, age 84, of Ruston will be held 10:00 AM Thursday May 3, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Larry Emory, Rev. Jimmy Pyles, and Rev. Chuck Johnson. Interment will follow at Shiloh Cemetery in Bernice, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston, LA. Mr. Watley was born November 9, 1922 in Saline, LA. and passed away April 30, 2007 in Ruston, LA. Fred was a Veteran of World War II and a retired paint contractor. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church of Ruston. He is preceded in death by his wife Ruth Burns Watley and brother William Watley. He is survived by his children: Patsy Truelove and husband William, Jimmy Watley and his wife Mary, Linda Odom and husband Jimmy, and Bobbie Brewster; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; sister: Pearl Melvin and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be David Thompson, Ricky Watley, Scotty Watley, Chris Friedman, Sean McCall and Brian Weaver. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00PM Wednesday May 2, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. On line condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

CAROLYN BROWN WILLIAMS Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Carolyn Brown Williams, age 61 of Eros will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, May 3, 2007 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Russell Rhodes, Rev. Lawrence Phillips officiating. Dr. Roger Smith will deliver the euology. Interment will follow in the Old Bethel Cemetery west of Clarks. Mrs. Williams went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2007 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Houston, Texas on December 10, 1945 to the union of Ed and Elaine Smith Brown who preceded her in death. Carolyn was an avid painter and gardner. She never met a stranger and was always ready to help a friend. Raised a Catholic, she later switched to non-denominational and rededicated her life to the Lord. She was a member of the Fish Net Non-Denomination Church of Eros. She is survived by her loving and caring husband of nine years: Roger Williams of Eros, her son: Beau Dunbar of Virginia, her step-sons: David Williams and his wife: Nicky of Olla, John Williams and his wife: Deanna of Olla, her step-daughters: Theresa Williams of Urania and Jeri Green of Walker, her sisters: Anna Lisenby and her husband: Gary of Kelly and Mary Beth Orr of Joaquin, Texas, her brother: Charles Brown of Columbia. Carolyn enjoyed the time she spent with all her friends and family but especially the time she spent with her grandchildren: Chase Dunbar of Virginia and a special granddaughter: Ashley Williams of Olla. Carolyn also leaves to cherish her memory a host of other family members and special friends. Pallbearers will be William Miller, Tommy Johns, Danny Fuller, Brandon Sanders, Chad Brown and Chase Dunbar. Honorary pallbearers are Carl Davis and Hudson Smith. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6:00PM until 9:00 PM and Thursday from 8:00AM until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia.

MRS. CLARA M. WITHERINGTON Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Clara M. Witherington, 79, of West Monroe, will be at 10:00AM on Wednesday, May 2, 2007, in the Chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with Rev. Randy Bardwell officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt Zion Cemetery in Calhoun under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Witherington was born February 14, 1928, in Sikes, LA, and passed away on April 30, 2007, at her residence following a brief illness. She loved gardening, fishing, and canning. A homemaker and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Audie Sullivan, and by a brother, Clevo Sullivan. Survivors include her beloved husband, James Witherington; a daughter, Linda Crawford and her husband, Elvin; 2 sons, Jimmy and Donnie Witherington; a sister, Laverne Bonner; 4 brothers, Charles and James Sullivan, Jack Sulllivan and wife, Janell, and J. T. Sullivan and wife, Opal; 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. The family requests that memorials be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home in Monroe. Pallbearers are Rusty Flowers, Danny Witherington, Brian, Barry, and Eddie Griswold, Shannon Pilgreen, and Melvin Crawford. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Hazel I. H. Bonner, 82
Hazel Irene Hammontree Bonner of Monroe, a retired truckstop owner and operator, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Larry Wayne Buchan, 52
WINNSBORO — Larry Wayne Buchan, an employee of Tifton, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Robert G. Fuller, 91
Robert G. Fuller of West Monroe, a retired railroad signalman, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ronald B. Mack, 65
RUSTON — Ronald B. Mack died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Bernice W. Mercer, 81
Bernice Williamson Mercer of West Monroe, a retired secretary, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Fair Park Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until time of services at the church. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lester W. Samples, 83
Lester W. Samples of West Monroe, a retired printer and contractor, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Patsy Tucker, 59
RUSTON — Patsy Tucker, a college professor, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Rock Corner Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Charles A. Walker, 74
Charles Anderson Walker of Monroe, a retired accountant, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Will Wilkerson, 81
WINNSBORO — Will Wilkerson, a retired farmer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro and Shackelford Funeral Directors of Savannah, Tenn.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Charrier, Lori Ann: 2 p.m. today, Evangeline Baptist Church, Wildsville.
Curtis, Jenny: 10 a.m. today, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Davis, Helen Spillers: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Newsom, Vera Marie: 2 p.m. today, Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro.
Salsbury, Thomas "Cheetum" E.: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Smith, Richard Dean: 2 p.m. Thursday at Eva Church of God, Monterey.
White, Jimmy: 11 a.m. Thursday, Sycamore Baptist Church, Ferriday.
Witherington, Clara M.: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe

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

JEAN GANAWAY BARRON Youngs Funeral Directors, El Dorado, AR Jean Ganaway Barron, 80, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2007. She was born May 13, 1926 in Strong, AR to Andrew Ganaway and Georgia Bell Slater Ganaway. Upon graduating from El Dorado High School, Jean went to Washington, D.C. where she worked for a brief time at the Pentagon during World War II. Jean retired from Great Lakes Chemical (South Plant) after more than 20 years of service. She was a member of the Pink Lady Organization, Union Parish Triad, Spearsville Baptist Church and the Ruth Sunday School Class. J ean was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Rudolph Barron; brothers, Adreen and Jack Ganaway; sister, Leta Ganaway Meeks and is survived by sons, Greg Barron and wife Sallie of El Dorado, AR, Lance Barron and wife Barbara of Marietta, GA; daughter, Melanie Stephens of Almaty, Kazakhstan; granddaughter, Caitlin Barron; grandson, Sam Barron both of El Dorado, AR; special granddaughter, Emily Tyler Coleman of Gautier, MS. Visitation will be from 5:00PM to 8:00PM, Thursday, May 3, 2007 at Spearsville Baptist Church, 265 Spearsville Rd, where Funeral Services will be held at 10:00AM, Friday, May 4, 2007 with Rev. James H. Miller officiating. Burial will follow at Spearsville Cemetery. For those desiring, memorials may be made to Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, P. O. Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71211.

RAYMOND ROMEO JONES Hester Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Raymond Romeo Jones, 29 of Monroe, LA will be held Saturday, May 5, 2007 at 11:00AM at First Baptist Church with Rev. George Washington officiating. Interment will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, LA. under the direction of Hester Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Raymond was born October 8, 1977 in Monroe, LA and passed away April 28, 2007 in Monroe, La. He was employed by Century Tel. Raymond was a member of the Mary Goss Baptist Church where he was a substitute Sunday School and BTU teacher. Raymond graduated from Wossman H.S. in 1996. He continued his education at the University of Louisiana at Monroe where he earned his Bachelor's degree in Speech Communication. Raymond is survived by his parents: Jeffery Sr. and Belle Jones; his daughter, Tia Jones; brother, Jeffery Jones, Jr.; and sisters, Kelly Mitchell and Jeanell (Ernest) Campbell; his fiancee' Sharon Brown and special children Vadol Brown, Tylor Brown and LaShundra Walker; a niece, Najah Campbell and nephews, Zaterrius Mitchell, and Ernest Campbell II. His paternal grandparents Ivan Sr. and Merdis Jones , Detroit, MI. Godfathers Richard McNeal, Bruce Roberts, and Murray Billingsley and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

MR. LESTER W. SAMPLES Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Lester W. Samples, 83, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, May 3, 2007 at First Assembly of God Church ,West Monroe, LA with Rev. Otis Moore, Rev. Butch Pilcher and Rev. Marvin Downs officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Samples was born October 12, 1923 in Porum, OK, and passed away May 1, 2007 in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Samples served in the United Sates Army and graduated from Southwestern Assembly of God Bible College in Waxahachie, TX on June 2, 1950. He was a wonderful husband, dad, grandfather, and great grandfather. Mr. Samples was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Douglas Samples; and his son, Douglas Eugene Samples; and his second wife Martile Samples. He was the last survivor of eight brothers and sisters. Mr. Samples was survived by daughters, Sarah and husband Joe Gardner and Angela and Craig Cooke; granddaughters, Sherry Duke, Leslie Knipping, Kristin Cooke and Kaitlyn Cooke; grandson, Skye Samples; great grandchildren; Sarah Beth Duke, Jacob Knipping and Zachary Knipping. Pallbearers will be Richard Moore, Charles Brown, Larry Cash, Kelvin Broom, Paul Frost and Doug Hudgins. Visitation will be held Thursday from 12:30PM until service time at the church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

EDWARD KENNETH SONES Edmonds Funeral Home Funeral services for Kenneth Sones of Jonesboro will be held on Friday, May 4, 2007 at 10AM at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro. Rev. Norris Curry will officiate. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 3, 2007 from 4:00PM until 9:00PM at Edmonds Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Gayla Traina Cemetery in Jonesboro. Mr. Sones was born on January 30, 1924 and passed away on May 1, 2007 in Ruston. He was 83. Mr. Sones is survived by his wife; Katharine G. Sones of Jonesboro, one daughter; Patricia Merrill and husband Carroll of Ferriday, LA., one son; Edward Lynn Sones and wife Kay of Austin, TX. Five grandchildren; Dina, Jamie and Roger Merrill, Gabby Hudson and Amanda Gaden. Three great grandchildren; Matthew, Daniel and Luke Hudson. Mr. Sones is preceded in death by a daughter; Lori Sones. Pallbearers will include; Doug Stokes, J.C. Reed, Ed Hughes, Wilfred Foster, Bobby Brinson, Travis Hall, Randall Harrington and Jerry Hutchinson. Honorary Pallbearers will include; Deacons of Hodge Baptist Church and From Here To Eternity Sunday School Class.

WILLIAM VANSANT (BILL) STEED Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Funeral services for William Vansant (Bill) Steed, age 80, of Ruston, will be held on Friday, May 4, 2007 at 10:00AM at Trinity United Methodist Church. Rev. Rolly Walker and Rev. Fred Wideman will be officiating with burial to follow at Pines Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA. Mr. Steed was born December 24, 1926 in Atlanta GA. and passed away May 1, 2007 in Ruston, LA. Mr. Steed was a graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy where he was licensed in Marine Engineering. He was a lieutenant in the United States Navy where he served his country in World War II and the Korean War. After the war, Bill graduated from Georgia Tech in Industrial Engineering. Bill was associated with the Naval Reserve Unit at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston for many years. Mr. Steed and his family transferred to Ruston in 1965 where he worked in the pulp and paper industry for many years before retiring from Ingersoll Rand in 1990. Bill was an avid golfer and loved spending time with all of his family and friends. He will truly be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by wife Joanna Holeman Steed; children: William Vansant Steed, Jr. and wife Kathy of Ruston; Douglas Alan Steed and wife Lynda of Ruston, Nancy McIntyre and husband Bill of Ruston, Janice Melancon and husband Curtis of Benton, John Blake Steed and wife Laura of Bossier City, grandchildren: Shannon Catherine Steed of Wilmore, KY., Emily Lauren Steed of Ruston, William Callier Steed of Dallas TX., Matthew Thomas Steed of Ruston, Daniel James Steed of Ruston, Anna Margaret Melancon of Benton, Joanna Kathryn McIntyre of Ruston, William Andrew McIntyre of Ruston, Kyle Blake Steed, Claire Elizabeth Steed and Ryan Jackson Steed all of Bossier City, LA. Pallbearers will be Will Steed, Matt Steed, Daniel Steed, Andy McIntyre, Bart Dugdale, Kyle Steed, Ken Hardy, Sam Hardy, and Kris Hardy. Honorary pallbearers will be Tika Ranjitkar, Charles Fuller, Bill Porter, George Dupuis, Ray Sterling, John Hammett, Charles Hoffman,Jerry Bond, Neil Moon, George Cole, Curtis McCrary, Judge Sullivan, Billy Belding, and James Mays. Visitation will be Thursday, May 3, 2007 from 5:00PM till 7:00PM in the Fellowship Hall at Trinity United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, the Methodist Children's Home, Temple Baptist Church, or the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

MR. ORBERT FERRELL STEWART Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Orbert Ferrell Stewart, 97, of Swartz, will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, May 4, 2007, at Loch Arbor Baptist Church with Rev. Andy Myrick officiating. Interment will follow in Loch Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Stewart passed away Wednesday, May 02, 2007, at Cornerstone Hospital in West Monroe, LA. He is preceded in death by his wife, Bobbie Stewart; and son, Tommy Stewart. Survivors include his daughters, Mary Morgan of Dallas, TX, and Lyn Mondry; sons, Jerry Stewart and wife Patricia, and Burl Stewart and wife Cheryl, all of Monroe; adopted son, Calvin Barrington and wife Pat of Houston, TX; daughter-in-law, Shirley Stewart of Bossier City, LA; twelve grandchildren, and a host of great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Randy Stewart, Bruce Stewart, Travis Stewart, Ken Morgan, Gordy Mondry, and Todd Ramsey. Honorary pallbearers will be Dan Hayes, Kash Stewart, Dillon Smith, Danny Holmes, Paul Bellotte, Stewart Mondry, Joshua Stewart, Jonathan Stewart, Jame Stewart, and Eric Bellotte. Visitation will be Thursday from 6:00PM until 9:00PM at Loch Arbor Baptist Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

PAUL DESHA TURNER, JR Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Services for Mr. Paul Desha Turner, Jr., age 68 of Fort Necessity, LA will be at 10:00AM Friday, May 4, 2007 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro with Rev. BobbyEnsminger officiating. Interment will follow at Turner Cemetery in Fort Necessity under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. Turner was a Veteran of the Korean War, an avid baseball and basketball player, cotton farmer and school bus driver for 33 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; Paul Desha Turner Sr. and Lela Wooldridge Turner. Survivors include: Mother of his children: Linda Armstrong 2 Daughters: Tammy Smalley and husband Clyde of West Monroe, LA, Dana Day and husband Darwin of West Monroe, LA, 2 Sons: Byron Desha Turner and wife Deanna of Monroe, LA, Paul Wade Turner and wife Sara of Winnsboro, LA, Sister: Pauline Turner Braddock and husband Dewey of Columbia, LA , 8 Grandchildren, Friend and Devoted Caregiver: Brenda Heckard, and several nieces. Pallbearers will be: Jerry McCain, Charlie Burns Moore, Yeager Wooldridge, Bonner Wooldridge, Kenny Payne, and James Moore. Honorary Pallbearers will be: James Earnest Wooldridge, Sidney Winters,William D. "Lefty" Hassell, Dr. George Gowan, Bonner Wiggers, Jimbo Colvin, Charles Buie and James McLemore. The family request that memorials be made to The American Heart Association. Members of the V.F.W. Post #3155 will conduct a Flag Presentation Ceremony. Visitation will be from 5:00PM till 8:00PM Thursday, May 3, 2007 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Billie Jean Barnett, 78
FARMERVILLE — Billie Jean Barnett, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery, Linville.

Pam Foster, 55
SICILY ISLAND — Pam Foster, a dental assistant, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Pine Hill Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Jonas A. Hardy, infant
Jonas Aundre Hardy, infant son of Katie Hardy of Monroe, died Saturday. Graveside services are 9:30 a.m. Friday at Powell Street Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Elbert 'Bert' Hodge, 63
FARMERVILLE — Elbert "Bert" Hodge, retired from Army Corps of Engineers, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Dexter Lee Ivey, 51
CROSSETT, Ark. — Dexter Lee Ivey, a welder, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Dennis Harvey Lollie, 61
RICHMOND, Calf. — Dennis Harvey Lollie, an investment broker formerly of Bastrop, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Kathryn Barnette Many, 86
Kathryn Barnette Many of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be in St. Paschal's Catholic Cemetery, West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Marvin M. Mills Sr., 88
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Marvin Matthew Mills Sr., a merchant, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Lester W. Samples, 83
Lester W. Samples of West Monroe, a retired building contractor, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First Assembly of God Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 12:30 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Kenneth Sones, 83
JONESBORO — Kenneth Sones, a retired storeroom supervisor, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Gayla Traina Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Alton Stevens, 83
GILBERT — Alton Stevens, a highline construction worker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery.

Jerry Whitten, 62
BASTROP — Jerry Emanuel Whitten, a radio disc jockey, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 11 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.

Will Wilkerson, 81
WINNSBORO — Will Wilkerson, a retired farmer, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Savannah, Tenn. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home in Savannah, Tenn. Burial will be in Crump Cemetery, Crump, Tenn. under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Carolyn B. Williams, 61
EROS — Carolyn Brown Williams, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 8 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Old Bethel Cemetery west of Clarks.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Mack, Ronald B.: 10 a.m. today, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston.
Smith, Richard Dean: 2 p.m. today, Eva Church of God, Monterey.
Tucker, Patsy: 10 a.m. today, Rock Corner Baptist Church, Ruston.
White, Jimmy: 11 a.m. today, Sycamore Baptist Church, Ferriday

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

CHARLES ROBERT BENNETT, SR. Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Memorial service for Mr. Charles Robert Bennett, Sr., 80, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, May 5, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Mr. Bennett passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2007, at St. Francis North Hospital. He was an active member of North Monroe Baptist Church. He was a retired manager of TG&Y, and a Navy veteran of WWII. Mr. Bennett was a wonderful and loving husband and dad. Survivors include his wife of fifty-five years, Martha S. Bennett; children, Debbie Ditta and husband Butch, Chuck Bennett and wife Beverly, Mary Jane Thomas and husband Byron, Steve Bennett and wife C. J. of Conroe, TX, Claire Harrell and husband Brad, and Carol Ann Hoover and husband Dale; grandchildren, Danielle Ditta, Clay Bennett and wife Phyllis, Brett Bennett, Devin and Payton Campbell, Colby and Seth Thomas, Matthew and Sarah Bennett, Halie, Chad, Caleb, and Emily Harrell, Justin Cardella, and Avery and Price Hoover; two sisters, Louise Fazakerly of Houston, TX, and Phella Sorrels of Birmingham, AL; three brothers, Phillip Bennett of Greenwood, MS, John Bennett of Denver, CO, and Don Bennett of Bossier City, LA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Saturday from 12:00 Noon until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to North Monroe Baptist Church or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

ELBERT "BERT" FRED HODGE JR. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Elbert "Bert" Fred Hodge Jr., 63, of Farmerville, LA will be held at 2:00PM, Friday, May 4, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel West Monroe, LA with Rev. Sam Emanuel officiating and eulogy delivered by Martha Lou Simmons with interment to follow at Mars Hill Cemetery, Downsville, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Elbert "Bert" Fred Hodge Jr. was born August 18, 1943 in Monroe, LA and passed away suddenly at home in Farmerville, LA on May 2, 2007. He was a graduate of Columbia High School in Columbia, LA and Northeast Louisiana University. He was retired from the Army Corps of Engineers in Vicksburg. He loved to travel the world with his wife and family and especially loved Alaska. Elbert enjoyed woodworking, building canoes, and playing poker. He was also a duck and gun enthusiast. Bert was preceded in death by his father, Elbert F. Hodge, Sr. Bert is survived by his wife of 10 years, Barbara Watts Hodge; mother, Margaret Henry Hodge; brothers, Robert James Hodge, Sr. and wife Teresa, William Tom Hodge and wife Gaye; stepchildren, Brandy Nethery and Dustin Nethery; step grandson, Hayes Nethery; nephews, Bob Hodge and wife Rebecca and their children Braeden, Kathryn, and Kalyn ; nieces, Tammie White and husband Glen and their children, Brittany, Travis and B rennan, Tara Elmore and husband Craig; step nieces, Kristin Esters and Katherine Sloan. Pallbearers will be Robert Hodge, Jr., Ben Bearden, Randy Butler, Craig Elmore, James Henry, Jackie Henry, Mack Thornton, Glen White, Kermit Bearden and Dustin Nethery. Visitation will be from 9:00AM until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

DOROTHY V. BASS WALLACE Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy V. Bass Wallace, 89, of Monroe, will be held at 10:30AM Saturday, May 5, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Ricky Baker and Rev. Dub Massey officiating. Interment will follow in Ford Field Cemetery near Mangham, LA. Mrs. Wallace passed away Thursday, May 03, 2007, at St. Francis North Hospital. She was preceded in death by two sons, Jerry W. (Buddy) Bass and Bobby J. Bass; and two daughters, Linda Ann Bass and Mary Lee Bass. Survivors include her sons, Cleven L. Bass and wife Doris, Royce B. Bass and wife Gloria, and Clyde L. Bass; daughters, Monell "Frankie" Coons and husband Jim, Peggy Sue Johnson and husband Charlie, and Vickie Godina and husband John; two special daughters-in-law, Joyce Bass and Barbara Bass; step daughter, Georgie Lee Osborn; brother, William Vernon Wilson; thirty grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, and numerous great great grandchildren. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Idonia Anderson, 76
Idonia Anderson of Monroe died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Eleanor Craig, 76
Eleanor Craig of West Monroe, a retired teacher, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ross Franklin Crowe, 86
OAK GROVE — Ross Franklin Crowe, a mechanic, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Forest Baptist Church. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Bell Davis, 81
HOUSTON — Bell Davis, retired from County Market, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Beaulah Ellis, 93
DUBACH — Beaulah Ellis, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Robert G. Fuller, 91
Robert G. Fuller of West Monroe, retired railroad signalman, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Elbert Hodge Jr., 63
FARMERVILLE — Elbert "Bert" Fred Hodge Jr., retired from the Army Corps of Engineers, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time. Burial will be in Mars Hill Cemetery, Downsville.

Thaddeus Johnson Jr., 56
LAS VEGAS — Thaddeus Johnson Jr. died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Natchez, Miss. National Cemetery.

Raymond D. Jones, 29
Raymond D. Jones of Monroe, a computer technician, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Caslean Lankford, 72
AUSTELL, Ga. — Caslean Lankford, a homemaker formerly of Monroe, died April 24. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Lighthouse Church of God in Christ, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Dennis Harvey Lollie, 61
RICHMOND, Calif. — Dennis Harvey Lollie, an investment broker formerly of Bastrop, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

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

Jesse P. McGee, 85
Jesse P. McGee of Monroe, a retired sales representative for United Machinery, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Anthony Palkiotis Sr., 73
RAYVILLE — Anthony James Palkiotis Sr., a retired private investigator, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time today. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery.

Seaberry infant
The infant daughter of Eva Seaberry and Antonio Washington of Monroe, died April 25. Graveside services are noon today at Monroe City Cemetery, Powell Street Extension under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Larry Shield, 50
Larry Shield of Monroe, a laborer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Paul Desha Turner Jr., 68
FORT NECESSITY — Paul Desha Turner Jr., a farmer and school bus driver, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Turner Cemetery, Fort Necessity.

Floyd York, 84
Floyd York of Monroe, a laborer, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Foster, Pam: 11 a.m. today, Pine Hill Baptist Church, Sicily Island.
Hardy, Jonas Aundre: 9:30 a.m. today, Powell Street Cemetery, Monroe.
Mills, Marvin M. Sr.: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Sones, Kenneth: 10 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Stevens, Alton: 11 a.m. today, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Whitten, Jerry Emanuel: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Wilkerson, Will: 11 a.m. today, Shackelford Funeral Directors of Savannah, Tenn.

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

IRVING "PETE" ADKINS Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Services for Irving "Pete" Adkins, 85, of Farmerville, will be held Monday, May 7 at 11:00 AM at Sardis Baptist Church with Rev. Stan Pody officiating. Burial will be in Sardis Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Visitation will be at the church on Sunday evening, May 6, from 5:00PM-8:00PM. Mr. Adkins, a lifelong member of the Sardis community, was born January 27, 1922 and died May 4, 2007. He was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps, and during WWII served in the United States Coast Guard. He worked for many years for Thermatomic Carbon Company in Sterlington, and later for the state of Louisiana. Mr. Adkins was a member of the Sardis Baptist Church, and a member and supporter of the Sardis Hunting Club. Mr. Adkins is preceded in death by his wife of many years, Celestine Joiner Adkins. His survivors include two sons; Dean Adkins and wife Kay of Shreveport; Joe Adkins of Farmerville and special family friend Paula Clay of Monroe; two grandchildren; Phillip Adkins and wife Kim of Shreveport; Courtney Adkins and husband Ken Simpson of Austin, Tx; and one great-granddaughter, Caroline Adkins of Shreveport. Pallbearers will be Stanley Redden, Heath Redden, Jimmy Cole, Donnie Bearden, Terry Adkins and John Wayne Redden. Honorary pallbearer: Randy Giddens. Prior to his death, Mr. Adkins resided at Farmerville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and the family is grateful for the kindness and care shown him there. Online condolences may be made at: www.farrarfh.com

MARY ELEANOR CRAIG Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, Louisiana Funeral Services for Mrs. Mary Eleanor Craig, also known as Elna, 77, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00PM Sunday, May 6, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Ricky Willis and Rev. Jerry Crise officiating. Burial will follow at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe. Mrs. Craig passed away on May 3, 2007. She was born in Lake Providence, LA on December 6, 1929 to C. B. and Ruby Sawyer Mitchell who preceded her in death. She graduated from Lake Providence High School, attended Mississippi State College for Women for two years, received her B. S. degree from LA Tech and her M. S. degree from ULM. She married Louis I. Craig in 1951 and they had two daughters. Elna taught school at various times in Calcasieu and Ouachita Parishes and Monroe City Schools. She left teaching to work in their business, Lou Craig's Barbecue and Catering. She was very devoted to her family and friends and felt that they had been so supportive during her illness. She leaves her daughters, Laura Craig-Bray and her husband Art Bray, Polly Craig and her husband Bob Quinn; her sister, Jean Koserog; grandson, Craig Bray, granddaughter, Margaret Bray; nephew, Edward (EK) Koserog; great-nephew, Charles Koserog; niece, Kathy Elkins and her husband Mark Elkins, and great nieces, Emily and Katie Elkins. Pallbearers will be Billy McClendon, Van Westbrook, Bob Henson, Willis Ward, John McGraw, Bud Jenkins, Edward Koserog, and Charles Koserog. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bill Blackstock, Jim Simmons, Peter West, Cecil Sinclair, Oma Fleming, Clyde Jordan, Buddy Harrelson, and Clyde Jordon. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 7:00PM Saturday, May 5, 2007, at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

THOMAS GRAVES LIPSCOMB Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mr. Thomas G. "Tommy" Lipscomb, 74, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, May 6, 2007, at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA, with Dr. Bill Dye, Reverend Warren Eckhardt, Dr. Mike Honzell, and Reverend Bryan Lipscomb officiating. Interment will follow in Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Tommy was born February 6, 1933, in Monroe, LA and died May 3, 2007, in Monroe, LA. Tommy, a devoted husband, father, and papaw, was a retired sheet metal estimator and a member of North Monroe Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, James E. and Hattie F. Lipscomb; brothers, Edwin and James "Barney" Lipscomb; daughters, Deborah Ann Lipscomb and Susan Lipscomb Herrington. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Elizabeth "Janie" Lipscomb; sons and their spouses, James and Dianne of Brandon, MS, Edwin "Bubba" and Cindy of Lufkin, TX, and Bryan and Regina of Lufkin, TX; daughters, Sharon Moore and husband, Richard, and Stephanie Lipscomb of Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Daniel and Charlie Lipscomb of Olla, LA, Jeffery Lipscomb of Hebert, LA, Jacob and Elizabeth Lipscomb of Brandon, MS, Kevin Richardson of North Carolina; Dawn Baker of Virginia Beach, VA, Christy Smith of Kirbyville, MO, Brad Lipscomb of Conway, AR, Adam and Andrew Moore of Monroe, LA, Savannah, Breanna, and Matthew Lipscomb of Lufkin, TX; 12 great grandchildren; brothers and their spouses, Frank Lipscomb and Nell, David Deland and Sandy; sisters and their spouses, Rose Lucas and Bill and Betty Ann Snyder and Lynfield; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be: Jeffery Lipscomb, Brad Lipscomb, Adam Moore, Roger Herrington, Dwain Jordan, and Patrick Crawford. Honorary pallbearers will be his brothers-in-law. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the employees of St. Francis North Hospital, Dr. Keith Calhoun and staff, and the physicians of the Gastroenterology Clinic for their care during his illness. Online condolences may be sent to the family at : www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

WILLA DEAN (DEANIE) SAYLER BASKIN Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Willa Dean Sayler was born July 18, 1923 in Amarillo, TX. She attended West Texas University. In 1947, she married Bill Baskin and moved to Ruston. She was a wonderful homemaker and mother. She belonged to several ladies social clubs and bridge clubs, including Quattro Club. She was an avid tap dancer in her youth and continued dancing as an adult as a member of the Silver Bells Line Adult Ladies in Monroe, LA for several years. Mrs. Baskin managed De'An Gallery for numerous years and was a passionate artist. The Lord rescued her from the Devils Curse of Alzheimer on May 3, 2007 after an 18 year battle. She leaves behind her husband after an 18 year battle. She leaves behind her husband, W.S. (Bill) Baskin, one son, Colonel Toney W. Baskin and wife Melody of San Antonio, TX; two daughters, Sandra Gayle Berry and husband Charles of Dallas, TX, Karen Dean Van Dyke and husband Larry of Sedro Woolley , WA; sisters , LaMoyne Spencer, LaVern Daniels and husband Alfred; grandchildren Wade Baskin, Shannon Torgay and husband Tomor, Dean Baskin, Lucas Baskin, Amanda Berry, Jessica Bates and husband Josh, Troy Lacobee and Kari, Angela Stuetteville and husband Brad, Kimberly Glorieux and husband Stephen; great- grandchildren Emma Bates, Ashley Stuetteville, Brittney Stuetteville, Hunter Glorieux, Nicholas Glorieux ; and numerous nieces and nephews. She also leaves her four wonderful caretakers behind; Yvonne Sawyer, Sharon Bush, Rosalyn Hayes, and Lilley Lougen. Visitation will be 5:00PM to 7:00Pm Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home with the private family burial Monday morning. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Presbyterian Church of Ruston, 4Paws Rescue at 2208 Cook Rd in Ruston, or to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

JAMES E. TAYLOR Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. James E. Taylor, 75, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, May 6, 2007, in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Monica Monk officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Taylor passed away Friday, May 04, 2007, at his residence. He was a fifty year lifetime member of the Brick Mason Union, and a United States Army veteran of the Korean War serving in the 3rd Infantry Division. Survivors include his daughter, Debbie Dukes and husband Lewis; son, Jimmy Taylor and wife Kerri; brother, Bob Taylor, all of Monroe; and brother, Lane Taylor of Natchitoches; and grandchild, Shane Dossett. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Frizell, David Nordman, Wayne Nordman,Mike McCleish, Mack Gay, Doug Taylor, Todd Taylor, and Charles Hart. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donation to be made in Mr. Taylor's memory to the Salvation Army, or to the Methodist Children's Home in Ruston, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Rocky L. Anderson, 44
Rocky Lamar Anderson of Monroe, a karate instructor and construction laborer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Ernest Baccarini, 67
WINNSBORO — Ernest "Bubba" Baccarini, a retired schoolteacher, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today with rosary at 5 p.m. today at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in New Winnsboro Cemetery.

Willia D. Salyer Baskin, 83
RUSTON — Willia Dean Salyer Baskin died Thursday. Private family services are Monday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Charles Bennett Sr., 80
Charles Robert Bennett Sr. of Monroe, a retired TG&Y manager, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is noon until service time today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Alex Cooper, 71
RAYVILLE — Alex Cooper, a construction worker, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at St. Peter Rock Baptist Church, Bee Bayou. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Bryce Euvene Crump, 74
Bryce Euvene Crump of West Monroe, a retired ODECO Drilling Co. tool pusher, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Pentecostals of the Twin Cities. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Bell Davis, 81
HOUSTON — Bell Davis, a retired County Market employee formerly of Farmerville, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Monday at Culbertson Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Barbara Jean Farris, 57
JONESVILLE — Barbara Jean Farris died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Utility Baptist Church, Jonesville. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville. Burial will be in Heard Cemetery, Manifest.

Osie A. Henson, 90
RUSTON — Osie A. Henson, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Temple Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Sunday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston.

Genice A. Jenkins, 78
Genice A. Jenkins of Monroe, a nursing assistant, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Union Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-3 p.m. Sunday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Richmond Mays, 75
Richmond Mays, a farmer, died April 25. Services are 1 p.m. today at St. Mary C.M.E. Church, Bastrop. Burial will be in Alford Cemetery, Mer Rouge under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

J.P. 'Mac' McGee Jr., 85
J.P. "Mac" McGee Jr. of Monroe, a retired United Machinery sales representative, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Oscar E. Mitchell, 99
Oscar E. Mitchell of West Monroe, a retired Strauss Inc. warehouse manager, died Friday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Dorothy Bass Wallace, 89
Dorothy V. Bass Wallace of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10:30 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Ford Field Cemetery near Mangham.

Floyd York, 84
Floyd York of Monroe, a laborer, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at King Solomon Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Monday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Oak Ridge.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Fuller, Robert G.: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe.
Johnson Jr., Thaddeus: 11 a.m. today, New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Jones, Raymond D.: 11 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Monroe.
Lankford, Caslean: 11 a.m. today, Lighthouse Church of God in Christ, Monroe.
Lollie, Dennis Harvey: 11 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop

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

ERNEST BACCARINI Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Funeral mass for Ernest "Bubba" Baccarini, 67, of Winnsboro will be held at 3:00PM Sunday, May 6, 2007 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Winnboro with Rev. Louis Sklar celebrating the mass. Dr. Harry Boyd will deliver the eulogy. Interment will follow in New Winnsboro Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. "Bubba" was born on,June 22, 1939 in Winnsboro and passed from this life Thursday, May 3, 2007 in St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. He was a devoted Christian and member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. He was a graduate of Winnsboro High School, attended Tulane University and received his BA degree at Northeast Louisiana University, where he also received his Masters + 30. "Bubba" served for many years in the Franklin Parish School System as an educator and a coach. After he left the classrooms and coaching duties, he began to work in a supervisory capacity for the Franklin Parish School Board. After retiring from the professional education field, Mr. Baccarini worked at Franklin State Bank in Winnsboro as a highly valued employee. "Bubba" served his community and profession in many capacities. He worked in the professional organizations associated with education such as the LA School Supervisors Association. He was active in the Jaycee where his service merited the Jaycee of the year Award and other distinctions. "Bubba" was elected to the Franklin Parish Police Jury, serving in the Regional Jury Association as well as being a member of the Governor's Task Force For the Future. He served on the North Delta Regional Planning and Development District Board, and was active in volunteer work with the Junior Miss Program in Franklin Parish for over 15 years. More recently, "Bubba" helped coach the teams of a fledgling athletic program at Franklin Academy as a volunteer. He delighted in the hobby of cooking. He served many dishes of superb food to many appreciative recipients. He loved his family and friends and they loved him. "Bubba" never really retired. He just took some time off to rest. He leaves behind his wife of 42 years, Linda Baccarini, of Winnsboro; two sons, Jon Michael Baccarini, of Monroe, and Greg Baccarini of Mt. Vernon, NY; sister, Ernestine Funderburk, of Winnsboro; and nephew, J. Funderburk, of Baton Rouge; as well as many other relatives and many friends. Pallbearers will be J. H. "Jimbo" Colvin, J.W. Dean, Ralph Gill, Jesse Jackson, Tim Rogers, A.A. "Skip" Wolleson, and Tommy Womble. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. To sign guestbook or view video tribute online, visit www.gillfirstnational.com

MRS. EDNA MAE BEAVER Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mrs. Edna Beaver, 88, of West Monroe, will be at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, May 8, 2007, at Monroe Memorial Park with Rev. Janie Trammell officiating. Services under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Beaver was born November 04, 1918 in Pounding Mill, Virginia and went home to be with the Lord May 4, 2007, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her parents; Claude and Elva Thomas and a brother; Claude F. Thomas, Jr. Survivors include her son; C. L. Beaver and wife Doretha M. Beaver, granddaughter; Karen L. Thomisee, grandsons; Charles P. Beaver, Christopher E. Beaver and wife; Christi, great grandchildren; Haley Brooke Beaver, Lainey Jeanette Beaver, Payton Ryan Beaver, Blake Austin Thomisee, Christopher Caelon Beaver, Allie Grace Beaver, Sister and very close friend; Mary E. Stagg, brother; George R. Thomas The family will receive friends on Monday evening, May 7, 2007, from 5:00-8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Honorary Pallbearers; Charles P. Beaver, Christopher E. Beaver, Bubba Staggs, Byron Thomas, George Thomas, Jr., John Thomas. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

MR. BRYCE EUVENE CRUMP Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Bryce Euvene Crump, 74, of West Monroe, will be at 2:00PM on Monday, May 7, 2007, at Pentecostals of the Twin Cities with Pastor Mark Foster and Pastor Emeritus, Fred Foster officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mr. Crump was born July 7, 1932, in Boles, Arkansas, and went home to be with the Lord May 3, 2007, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center following a long battle with Leukemia. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, a retired Tool Pusher with ODECO Drilling Company, Faithful parishioner of Pentecostals of Twin City Church, He was a lifelong prankster till the end and he loved camping, hunting and fishing with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Burl and Hettie Crump, and by a brother, Jack Crump. Survivors include his beloved wife of 51 years, Betty Howell Crump; a daughter, Katherine Cooper and her husband, William Paul Cooper of Calhoun, sons, Gary Crump and his wife, Gloria Priam Crump of Connecticut; Bryce E. Crump and his wife, Valerie Crump of California; sisters, Lucille Gutierrez of North Carolina; Euvie Scott of Texas; Doris Ross of Arkansas; brother, Bobby Crump of Monroe; Grandchildren, Ricky Hendricks, Jr., Robin Linder Assouline, Kasey Linder, Nicholas Linder, Lindsey Linder, Bryce Crump, III, Bruce Lewis, Jr., Evan Moore, Quaid Crump, Sarah Crump; great grandson, Ricky Hendricks, III. The family requests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society . Pallbearers are Bobby Crump, Jr., Stanley Crump, Delbert Crump, Bryce Crump, III, Ricky Hendricks, Jr., and Nicholas Linder. Honorary Pallbearers are Jimmy Dale Sims, Huey Whellis, Charles Walker, David Carlise, and Charles McQuillian. Special thanks to Dr. Scott Barron and Dr. Steven McMahan. The family will receive friends on Sunday evening, May 6, 2007, from 4:00PM-8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

JACK KEAHEY, JR. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Jack Keahey passed away May 4, 2007 after a brave battle with cancer. He was 71. Visitation will be at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia, Sunday, May 6, from 2:00PM — 7:00PM. Services will be held at 10:00AM., Monday, May 7, 2007 from the First Baptist Church in Columbia with Sherman Jones and Bob McIlwain officiating. Interment will follow in Columbia Hill Cemetery. Jack was born August 24, 1935 to Jack Lynn Keahey and Rayma George Keahey in Tensas Parish. His father had come down the Mississippi River from Cairo, Illinois, to help build the Mississippi River levee. His mother's family had moved to Newellton from Yell County, Arkansas. Jack was preceded in death by his younger brother, Farrel, in 1994, and by his father, Jack, in 1995. Jack is survived by his mother, Rayma Keahey, of St. Joseph. Jack is survived by his wife, Marie Herring Keahey. They loved and respected each other for over fifty years, and made a great team. A man who loved to fly, Jack was late for his own wedding because he was flying his cousin's new airplane. Jack and Marie are very proud of their three children: Cash Keahey of Richardson, Texas; Drew Keahey and his wife: Becky of Columbia, Louisiana; and, Margo Keahey of Gallatin, Tennessee. Jack loved and was deeply loved by his five grandchildren: Jared Keahey, Zach Keahey, Jillian Keahey, Reed Keahey and Katherine Keahey Baber. Jack is also survived by his mother-in-law, Dixie, as well as brothers-in-law, LaVance and James, and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Jack was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Vance Herring. Jack was a man of many roles: farmer, pilot, businessman, shipbuilder, welder, mechanic, preacher, Bible school teacher, public servant, leader and friend. He was a founding member of the Columbia Church of Christ. He began Keahey Flying Service in 1964, and it is still in operation today. He was a member of Louisiana Pesticide Advisory Committee, and a lifelong member of his profession's state and national organizations, serving as president of both the Louisiana Agricultural Aviation Association and the National Agricultural Aviation Association. He was a former member and president of the Caldwell Parish School Board, and was serving as President of the Tensas Basin Levee Board when he died. Even though he accomplished much in his life, he was respected and loved as much for whom he was as for what he did. He was a man of tremendous character and integrity. Dave Norris, mayor of West Monroe, in a recent personal letter to him called him "a fine, unselfish public servant—and those are not too common." His favorite Bible verse was Philippians 4:8: "Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things." Jack Keahey will be missed by many. The Keahey family wishes to thank the following for their care and treatment of Jack over the last six months: Dr. Jack Rodriguez, Dr. Roderick Givens, Dr. Rick Jeansonne, Dr. Mike Wheelis, and Dr. Linus Carroll. Pallbearers are Mike Calloway, Ronnie Darden, Tom Gay, Johnny Hudson, Gerry McIlwain, Ronnie McIlwain, Charlie Mac Rowland, and Sherman Shaw. Honorary pallbearers are Israel Guerrero, Javier Guerrero, Willie Williams, Fred Dixon, Jr., John Stringer, and members of the Tensas Basin Levee Board. Memorials may be to any charity or organization of your choice.

CHARLES L. (LINDY) LORD Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, La. Services for Charles L. (Lindy) Lord, 76, of Rayville, La. will be at 10:00AM Monday, May 7, 2007 at the Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel in Rayville with Rev. Danny Parker & Rev. Doyle Valentine officating. Interment will be in the New Salem Cemetery under the directions of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville. Mr. Lord was retired from Louisiana Dept. of Transportation and also Richland Parish School Board. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and playing his guitar.. He is survived by his wife of 57 years; Pauline Lord of Rayville, six children; Charles Lord and wife Linda of Oak Ridge, Janice Perry and husband, Kent of Monroe, Ronnie Lord and wife Dorrie of Rayville, Jimmy Lord and wife Tammi of West Monroe, Wayne Lord and wife Theresa of Monroe, Dale Lord and wife Beverly of Oak Ridge, two sisters; Lovie Gubbia and husband Charles of Oak Ridge, and Martha Wright of Grayson, two brothers; Raymond Lord of Grayson and Mike Lord and wife Marie of Mountain View, Ark. , 14 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Dennis Parker, Timmy Jinks, Brian Wood, Shane Lord, Tommy Lord, and Travis Munholland. Honorary Pallbearers will be Glen Smart and Brad Anderson. Visitation will be from 5:00PM till 8:00PM Sunday at the funeral Home. Online Registry/ Condolences:www.mulhearnfuner alhome.com

J. P. (MAC) MCGEE Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. J. P. (Mac) McGee, 85, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00AM Monday, May 7, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Clyde Sanchez officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. McGee passed away Thursday, May 3, 2007, at St. Francis Medical Center. He worked as a sales representative for United Machinery for twenty years. He was a United States Army veteran, and a member of the Military Order of Purple Heart #331. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse P McGee Sr. and Effie B. McGee; brother, Cecil E. McGee; and sister, Elaine McQueen. Survivors include his wife, Lois S. McGee; and two sons, Ronald E. McGee and Jim McGee, all of Monroe. Pallbearers will be Orville Renfrow, Roy Walton, Travis Bryan, David McGee, James Douglas, and Bradley Crooks. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00PM until 7:00PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

OSCAR EDWARD MITCHELL Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mr. Oscar Edward Mitchell, 99, of West Monroe, LA will be 4:00PM Sunday, May 6, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Michi Head officiating. Burial will follow at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe. Mr. Mitchell passed away on May 4, 2007 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. He was a retired Warehouse Manager for Strauss Inc. Mr. Mitchell was a member of the American Legion Post 201. He is preceded in death by his two sons, James Edward Mitchell and Ronald Gene Mitchell and numerous brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Evelyn N. Blazier Mitchell; daughter-in-law, Jeannie Mitchell Cater; grand children, Ted Mitchell, Billy Mitchell, Terry Mitchell, Dennis James Mitchell, Veronica Ann Mitchell, Dedria Kay DeSeamus Tanton, DeWanda Kay DeSeamus Dubbin, and Ronda Cynthia Mitchell Hall; numerous great and great-greatgrandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Chester D. Tanton, Lloyd N. Dubbin, G. Lynn Hall, Jason D. Rogers, Martin DeSeamus, Glen Ford, and Cliff Nordtrom. Online Registry / Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

MR. BENNON RITCHIE Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Bennon Ritchie, 84 of West Monroe, LA will be held 3:00PM Sunday, May 6, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel-West Monroe with Rev. Bob Holloway and Rev. Clovis Christman officiating. Interment will follow in Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home- West Monroe. Mr. Ritchie was born January 22, 1923 in Brookhaven, MS, and died May 4, 2007 in West Monroe. Mr. Ritchie was a Retired Disabled American Veteran serving his country in the 70 th Infantry of the U. S. Army. He was a member of Disabled American Veterans, The American Legion and a founding member of Fellowship Baptist Church. Mr. Ritchie was a dedicated fan of the West Monroe Rebels football team. He was preceded in death by his parents Benjamin and Maggie Ritchie. Survivors include his wife, Gay Nell Ritchie; children, Glenn Ritchie and wife Carla, Sharon Ritchie and Ruth Ritchie Jugis; grandchildren, Vincent Jugis, Eric Ritchie, Melody Ritchie, Ryan Ritchie; sisters, Rubye Huff and Lanell Arnold. Pallbearers will be Gary Jacobson, Bobby Fowler, Travis Freeman, Gerald Pool, Don Arnold and David Hackworth. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of J .H. McClendon Chapter 8 D A V. Visitation will be from 12:00 noon until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Dr. Don Hammett and staff, Glenwood LC.U., Professional Home Health and United Home Health for their care during Mr. Ritchie's illness. Online condolences may be sent to the family www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

JACK WILLIAM WILSON Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside Services for Mr. Jack William Wilson, 80, of West Monroe, LA will be 10:00AM Monday, May 7, 2007, at Twin Cities Memorial Garden Cemetery with Rev. Mark Fenn officiating. Mr. Wilson was born on September 30, 1926, and passed away on May 4, 2007. He was a retired a school teacher for Ouachita Parish. Mr. Wilson was a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe and was a WWII Navy Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert E. Wilson and Ruby B. Wilson. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Frankie Dayton Wilson; daughter, Karen Kinnaird; granddaughter, Christina Kinnaird; brother, Bobby C. Wilson and his wife Beverly; and several nieces and nephews. Online Registry / Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

Irving 'Pete' Adkins, 85
FARMERVILLE — Irving "Pete" Adkins, retired from the Sterlington Thermatomic Plant, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Sardis Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Sardis Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Hazel Asad, 45
TALLULAH — Hazel Asad died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Mary Eleanor Craig, 76
Mary Eleanor Craig of West Monroe, a retired teacher, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Russell Girod, 85
HEBERT — Russell Girod, a retired Department of Agriculture employee, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Joseph A. Hopson, 70
DELHI — Joseph A. Hopson, a retired oilfield maintenance supervisor, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery.

Thomas G. Lipscomb, 74
Thomas Graves Lipscomb of Monroe, a retired sheet metal estimator, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Oscar E. Mitchell, 99
Oscar E. Mitchell of West Monroe, a retired warehouse manager, died Friday. Services are 4 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 3 p.m. until service time. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Nellie O. Stephens, 81
ARCADIA — Nellie O. Stephens, a homemaker formerly of Ruston, died Saturday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Monday at Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

James E. Taylor, 75
James E. Taylor of Monroe, a retired brick mason, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Jack W. Wilson, 80
Jack W. Wilson of Monroe, a retired schoolteacher, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Cooper, Alex: 1 p.m. Monday, St. Peter Rock Baptist Church, Bee Bayou.
Crump, Bryce Euvene: 2 p.m. Monday, Pentecostals of the Twin Cities.
Davis, Bell: 3 p.m. Monday, Culbertson Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Farris, Barbara Jean: 2 p.m. today, Utility Baptist Church, Jonesville.
Henson, Osie A.: 10 a.m. Monday, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston.
Jenkins, Genice A.: 2 p.m. Monday, Union Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe.
McGee, J.P. "Mac" Jr.: 10 a.m. Monday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
York, Floyd: 11 a.m. Tuesday, King Solomon Baptist Church, Monroe.

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

RUSSEL E. GIROD Riser Funeral Home Columbia, La. Funeral services for Mr. Russell E. Girod age 85 of Hebert ,La. will be held 10:00AM Tuesday May 6, 2007 from the Bethany Baptist Church at Hebert with Rev’s: Don Wright, James Brown , and Ricky Baker officiating. Interment will follow in the Hebert Cemetery with services under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. Russell E. Girod was born on Sept.20, 1921 at Hebert, La. and passed from this life on Sat. May 5, 2007 at his residence. Born to the union of the late Felix Isaiah & Beatrice Roy Girod , he was one of nine children. He was an employee of the United States Dept. of Agriculture and a farmer. He was an active member of the Bethany Baptist Church where he served as deacon and Sunday school teacher. Mr. Girod was a Sgt. in the United States Army during World War II. He was preceded in death by his first wife and the mother of his children, Tappy Roberts Girod, and by his great grand daughter Brooke Meador , his brothers Roy, James, Felix Girod, Jr.; and Maurice Girod, and by his sisters Marjory Dannehl, Kathleen Murphy, Mildred Muirhead, and Elsie Girod. Survivors include –His wife Mrs. Bernice Johnson of Hebert. 3 Daughters and their husbands- Gwen & Charles Meador of Hebert , Susan & Ronnie Lachney of Atlanta, Ga and Emile & Heath Legg of Columbia. 2 sons- Gary Girod and his wife Dianne of West Monroe, and Felix Girod of Jackson, MS. Two step sons and their spouses Edwin and Renae Johnson of Grayson and Patsy and Claude Wiener of Houston, TX. He also leaves behind his beloved grand children – Charles ,Jr. and his wife Becky Meador, Rusty Meador, Ryan Lachney, Christopher Legg, Todd Girod and his wife Paula; Chad Girod and his wife Summer, and Damon Girod and his wife Lark, Kristi Ray, Mandy Acres, and Johnathan Johnson. He also leaves nine great grand children.Two sisters-Bettye Girod Wilks and June Girod Baker both of West Monroe. Serving as pallbearers will be his grand sons. Deacons of the Bethany Baptist Church will serve as honorary pallbearers. The Girod Family will receive family and friends on Monday May7 at the Riser Funeral Home located at 7131 U S Highway 165 Columbia, La from 5:00PM to 9:00PM. Planned Memorials may be made to the Bethany Baptist Church, Columbia, La. Words of condolence and comfort may be sent to the Girod Family at riserfuneral@aol.com

MRS. INEZ WALKER MALCOMB Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA. Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Inez Walker Malcomb, age 86 , of Grayson, La. will be held 10AM Tuesday May 8, 2007 from the Columbia Chapel of Riser Funeral home with Rev. Jay Morgan officiating. Interment will follow in the Welcome Home Cemetery at Grayson. Martha Malcomb was born on October 24, 1920 and passed from this life on Sunday May 6, 2007 . Martha was an active member of the Grayson Baptist Church at Grayson, and loved her community and her church. She was preceded in death by her husband Mr. Jim Malcomb. Survivors include-Her daughter Sue Bailey of Grayson, her son Mr. Edward Malcomb of Grayson. 4 Grand children-Michelle Hutto, Tyrone Bailey and wife Christy, Amber Malcomb and Summer Malcomb all of Grayson. 3 great grand children- Fawn Hutto, Joey Bailey, and Avery Bailey all of Grayson. Visitation for the Malcomb Family will be on Monday at the Riser Funeral Home , 7131 U S Hwy165, Columbia , La. from 4:00PM to 8:00PM. Words of condolence and comfort may be sent to the Malcomb Family at riserfuneral@aol.com

MARY LOUISE PARISY Osborn Funeral Home Shreveport, LA A Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Mary Louise Parisy, 80, of Shreveport will be offered by Father Philip Michiels at the Cathedral of St. John Berchmans, 939 Jordan Street, on Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at 10:00AM Visitation will be held at Osborn Funeral Home, 3631 Southern Avenue, Monday, May 7, 2007 from 5:30PM to 6:30PM. A Vigil Service will be at 6:30 p.m. at which Father Philip Michiels will preside. Sister Mary Louise died at Willis-Knighton Pierremont Hospital on Saturday, May 5, 2007. She entered the Daughters of the Cross Convent on August 15, 1944, and pronounced her first vows on August 21, 1947. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clara and Sylvain Parisy, Sr.; her sister, Emily P. Hanchey; and her brothers, Sylvain Seymon Parisy, Jr. and Joseph A. Parisy. She is survived by her brother, Arthur Earnest Parisy and wife, Mary; sisters, Rose Marie Parisy, Margaret P. Reeves and Charlene P. Baker and husband, Robert A. Baker; and a number of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Sister was a member of the Choctaw Indian Tribe and was proud of her Indian heritage. Sister Mary Louise spent many years as an elementary school teacher in parochial schools in Shreveport, Bossier and was principal in schools in Lake Providence, Monroe and Marksville, Louisiana. Pallbearers will be David Dice, David Hall, David Hanchey, Michael Kavanaugh, Tom Lioi, Kenny Phillips, Malcolm Robertson and Deacon Homer Tucker. Memorials may be made to the Retirement Fund of the Daughters of the Cross or to the charity of your choice. Special thanks to Dr. Germain Cassiere, The Daughters of the Cross and to her faithful and kind sitters.

MR. BOYD (B.L.) SPILLERS Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Boyd (B.L.) Spillers,83, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev. David Maxwell officiating, and assisted by Rev. Calton Yeager. Interment to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe. Mr. Spillers was born July 17,1923 in Calhoun and passed away May 5,2007 in West Monroe, LA. He was a graduate of Calhoun High School and attended business school. He was retired from Louisiana Power and Light Company with 32 years of service. He was an army veteran of WWII as a paratrooper with the 11th Airborne Division in the South Pacific Theatre. He was a member of Ridge Avenue Baptist Church, served as a deacon, member of Fellowship Sunday School Class, and a member of Rock of Ages Senior Adult Choir. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and spending time with his friends playing Mexican train. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jeff and Ida Spillers; sisters, Evelyn, Erea and Dollie; brothers, Jim, Bud, Dock, Wesley, Leon and Howard. He leaves behind to cherish his memories his wife and soul mate of 60 years, Dorothy; two daughters, Carolyn Newman of West Monroe and Pat Williams and husband Alton of Calhoun, La.; granddaughter, Cherie Robertson and husband Rick of Baton Rouge, La.; grandsons, Chris Newman and wife Bonnie of White Oak, Tx. and Rick Williams and wife Heather of Calhoun, La.; great grand- daughter, Caroline Robertson; great grandsons, Christian Newman and Wilson Williams; step great grandchildren, Chase Osborn, Christina Ladner, Cory Robertson and a host of loving nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Sonny Bumgardner, Malcolm Austin, Henry Chriceol, Bobby Wheelis, Benson Hennen, Tommy Comeaux, David Herring and Taylor Sawyer. Honorary Pallbearers will be Percy Nicholls, deacons of Ridge Avenue Baptist Church, LP&L retirees, Charles Holstead and all members of the Fellowship Sunday School class. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM to 8:00PM Monday May 7, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, La. Memorials may be made to Ridge Avenue Baptist Church “ I Love My Church” fund. Online condolence may be sent to the family to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Death Notices  for Monday, May 7, 2007 (Not posted on News Star Web Site) compliments of Leona Paulk Hatten.

HAROLD BARMORE SR.  71
RAYVILLE – Harold Barmore, Sr., a retired farmer, died Saturday.   Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

EDNA MAE BEAVER, 88
Edna Mae Beaver of West Monroe, retired from Sears and Roebuck, died Friday.  Graveside services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

GERALD WINTER CLOUTIER, 71
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL – Gerald Winter Cloutier, an ag-chemical salesman, died  March 30.  Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Natchitoches.

BRYCE EUVENE CRUMP, 74
Bryce Euvene Crump, of  West Monroe, a retired tool pusher at ODECO Drilling Co., died Tuesday.  Services are 2 p.m. today at Pentecostals of the Twin Cities under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.  Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

WALTER DE VAUX JR., 56
OPELOUSAS -  Walter De Vaux Jr., a telephone company lineman, died Friday.   Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Pine Hill Baptist Church, Urania.  Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

ARLENE L. FORSSE, 85
DELHI – Arlene Lindblom Forsse, a homemaker, formerly of Lake Providence, died Sunday.  Services are pending under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

JACK KEAHEY JR., 71
COLUMBIA -  Jack Keahey Jr., owner of Keahey Flying Service, died Friday.  Services are 10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church, Columbia.  Burial will be in Columbia Hill Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

FREDDIE JEAN JONES, 75
Freddie Jean Jones, of West Monroe, retired from LSU Extension Services, died Sunday.  Services are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

KATIE LATIMER, 85
Katie Latimer, a homemaker, of West Monroe, died Sunday.   Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

CHARLES “LINDY” LORD, 76
RAYVILLE -  Charles L. “Lindy” Lord, retired from the Department of Transportation and the Richland Parish School Board, died Friday.  Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.  Burial will be in New Salem Cemetery.

ROBERT E. MCCLAIN, 33
GRAHAM, TX - Robert Edward “Robi” McClain, a surveyor, formerly of Columbia, died Sunday.  Services are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

JACK W. WILSON, 80          
Jack W. Wilson, a retired teacher, died Friday.  Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Twin Cities Memorial Garden Cemetery under the direction Mulhearn Funeral Home,  West Monroe.

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

WILLIE R. DOWDY Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside Services for Mr. Willie R. Dowdy, 72, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00PM Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at Roselawn Memorial Garden Cemetery in Calhoun, LA with Rev. Michi Head officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, La. Mr. Dowdy was born on October 28, 1934 in West Monroe, LA and passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2007 at the VA Medical Center in Shreveport, LA. He was a retired Truck Driver for Century Ready Mix. Mr. Dowdy served in the United Stated Army. He was a loving father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Connie and Marie Evans Dowdy. Survivors include, daughter, Michele Causey and husband, Chris of West Monroe; Son, Lee Dowdy and wife, Chrystal of Benton, La.; 4 grand children, Kallah Dowdy, Chase Dowdy, Nathan Causey, and Logan Causey; Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, L. C. and Ernestine George of Ruston, La.; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Brandon George, Gerald Hendrix, Rick Causey, Micah Rawls, Chris Brister and John Chennault. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 9:00PM Tuesday and Wednesday 8:00A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Online Registry / Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

FREDDIE JEAN "MEME" JONES Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Freddie Jean "MeMe" Jones, 75 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00AM, Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at Peniel Baptist Church, with Rev. Charles Davis and Rev. Milton Pray officiating with interment to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Jones was born September 8, 1931 in West Monroe, LA and passed away May 6, 2007 in West Monroe, LA. She was an active member of Peniel Baptist Church where she was the teacher of the Hannah Sunday School Class, and also participated in the WMU. Mrs. Jones retired from the L.S.U Extention Service. She was a member of Louisiana Hospice Care Volunteer and a Glenwood Volunteer. Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her husband, A B Jones, a daughter, Larice "LaLa" Causey, a son, Champ Jones and grandson, Brandon Taylor. Mrs. Jones was survived by her daughters; Jenan Taylor and husband Larry, Terry Harris and husband Kenny; son, Ben Jones and wife Pam; daughter-in-law, Jackie Jones; sister, Gwendolyn Chapman; grandsons; Todd McGrew, Clint McGrew, Landon McGrew, Michael Taylor, Corey Harris, Courtney Harris, Jarrod Jones and Clay Jones; grand daughters; Kayce Creighton, Misty Pohl, and Kristi Jones; and ten great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Mrs. Jones's grandsons and Joey Creighton and Derek Pohl. Honorary pallbearers will be the deacon's at Peniel Baptist Church. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00PM until 9:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Jones will be remembered as being fun loving, creative and lived life to the fullest. She made everyone who she touched feel special. Mrs. Jones was "one of a kind and truly unique. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

CHARLENE CADE TRISLER Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Services for Mrs. Charlene Cade Trisler, 70, of Start, LA will be 10:00AM Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at Start Baptist Church, with Rev. Jeff Smart and Rev. Bill McCullin officiating. With internment to follow in Stevenson Cemetery Under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Mrs. Charlene was born August 13, 1936 in Holly Ridge, LA to the late Charlie and Lela Cade. Mrs. Charlene was also a legal secretary, and she retired from Richardson Medical Center as admissions clerk. She is survived by her loving & devoted husband Aubrey Trisler of Start, LA; five sons, Kersh McIntyre, Jr. and wife Robbin of Opelika, AL;Alan Trisler and wife Toni of Augusta, GA; Greg Trisler of Augusta, GA; Jay Trisler and Janice of Calhoun, LA; Donnie Trisler of Rayville, LA; six grandchildren, Taylor McIntyre, Tori McIntyre, Reagan Trisler, Whitney Trisler, Tarin Trisler & Landon Trisler, all of start, LA; cousins Pat Golliher and wife Dot of Rayville, LA; Jeff Golliher of Monroe, LA; Evelyn Dark and husband Will Ed of West Monroe, LA; Juanita Bizzell of Oklahoma City, OK; Tookie Collom of Rayville, LA; Jimmy Morgan of Rayville, LA; Rose Mulhern of Rayville, LA; Mary Belle Bradshaw of Bishop, TX; Joyce Smith and husband Merrel of St. Martinsville, LA; David Jeffries and wife Betty of Mobile, AL; Butch Jefferies and wife Brownie of Baton Rouge, LA; Maggie Ruth Franks and husband Huey of Rayville, LA and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Andrew Sapp, Paul Sapp, Ralph Holloway, Eric Silk, Eddie Word and Bubba Moore. Honoary Pallbearers are The Sr. Men's Sunday School Class of Start Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 6:00PM-9:00PM Tuesday May 8, 2007 at the funeral home. Online registry / Condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.

Harold Barmore Sr. 71
RAYVILLE — Harold Barmore Sr., a retired farmer, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Little Creek Methodist Church, Alto. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Little Creek Methodist Cemetery, Alto.

Wes Bynum Jr., 70
TALLULAH — Wes Bynum Jr., a farmer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Taylor Earl, Infant
ST. JOSEPH — Taylor Earl, infant son of Reshawn Earl, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Russell E. Girod, 85
HEBERT — Russell E. Girod, a retired U.S. Department of Agriculture employee and a farmer, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Bethany Baptist Church, Hebert. Burial will be in Hebert Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Ora Lee Jones, 78
DELHI — Ora Lee Jones, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Delhi.

Katie Belle Latimer, 85
Katie Belle Latimer of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe. Visitation is 8:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Joe Nathan Lucas, 60
TALLULAH — Joe Nathan Lucas, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Union Baptist Missionary Baptist Church, Henderson Project. Wake services are 6-7 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Henderson Project Cemetery.

Martha I.W. Malcomb, 86
GRAYSON — Martha Inez Walker Malcomb, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

Dora G. Matheny, 87
BASTROP — Dora Gregory Matheny, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Central Church of Christ, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Minnie Lee Mathews, 95
JONESBORO — Minnie Lee Mathews, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Antioch Community Church, Goldonna. Visitation is 4:30-9 p.m. today at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery.

Robert E. McClain, 33
GRAYSON — Robert Edward "Robi" McClain, a surveyor, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Cross Roads Cemetery, Grayson.

Kathleen Noble, 80
WINNSBORO — Kathleen Noble, a retired BellSouth Operator, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Temple Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Harrisonburg Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Sandra K. Corbin Pee, 49
OAK GROVE — Sandra K. Corbin Pee, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Benjamin L. Robertson, 56
Benjamin Larry Robertson of West Monroe, a boat captain and truck driver, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Boyd L. Spillers, 83
Boyd L. Spillers of West Monroe, an Entergy retiree, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, Calhoun.

James W. Strozier Sr., 79
RUSTON — James Wilfred Strozier Sr., a Chevron retiree, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday, at Owen Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Ruston.

Ray Walton, 88
MER ROUGE — Ray Walton, a farmer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Beaver, Edna Mae: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, West Monroe.
Cloutier, Gerald Winter: 10 a.m. today, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Natchitoches.
De Vaux Jr., Walter Alan: 2 p.m. today, Pine Hills Baptist Church, Urania.
York, Floyd: 11 a.m. today, King Solomon Baptist Church, Monroe

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

HAROLD CHAMBERS BARMORE, SR. Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville, LA Funeral services for Harold Chambers Barmore, 71 of Archibald, LA, will be held Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at 2:00PM at Little Creek Methodist Church with the Rev. Howard Childs officiating, and assisted by the Rev. William Ray. Burial will follow at Little Creek Methodist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville, LA. Mr. Barmore, a lifelong resident of Archibald, LA, was born August 28, 1935 and passed away May 5,2007 at the Veterans Hospital in Shreveport, LA. He was a graduate of Mangham High School and during the Korean Conflict served in the U.S. Army. He was a retired farmer and truck driver. Harold was a avid hunter at his hunting camp on Filter Bend and loved fishing at his camp on Bayou Louie Rocks. Mr. Barmore is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Benton Barmore, Sr. and Inez Hill Barmore; his brother, Thomas Benton Barmore, Jr.; two sisters, Bena B. Ward and Frances B. Terry; and his beloved daughter Donna Sue Barmore. He leaves behind his wife, Brenda; daughter, Angela B. Kanehl and her husband,Rayburn of Savannah, GA; son Harold Chambers Barmore, Jr. of Monroe, LA; his sister, Maggie B. Lytle and husband Michael of Mangham, LA, his brothers, Leroy Barmore of Rayville, LA, and Billy Don Barmore and wife Sharon of Mangham, LA; two granddaughters, Haley Lane Kanhel and Kylie Ray Kanhel of Savannah, GA; a host of loving nieces and nephews, and the mother of his children, Helen Curl Moore. Pallbeares will be Jeff Barmore, Kip Jones, Ben Barmore, Kevin Bunch, Derk Munholland, and Bradley Lawson. Honorary Pallbearer will be Bud Chapman. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be to the Little Creek Methodist Church in Archibald, LA or the charity of your choice. Online registry/ Condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

D. MARIE TAKEWELL HUMPHREYS Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, Louisiana Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Takewell Humphreys, age 80, will be held at 2:00PM on Thursday, May 10, 2007, at the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 1200 Lamy Lane, Monroe, with Rev. Danny Hawthorne officiating. Interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mrs. Humphreys died peacefully on Tuesday, May 8, 2007, at Christus St. Joseph Nursing Home, where she resided following a debilitating stroke in December, 1998. She fought a long and courageous battle. She was born on December 31, 1926, the youngest child of Nanny Edwards Takewell and Jesse Jird Takewell who predeceased her. She was also preceded in death by her husband of forty-eight years Milford R. Humphreys (1993) and eight brothers and two sisters; most recently her beloved sister, Doris Hammond (2005). Marie was Baptized in 1938 at First Baptist Church of Swartz, Louisiana. In 1957 she became a founding member of Emmanuel Baptist Church of West Monroe where she remained active until her illness. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Steve Rugg, of Monroe; one son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Janet Humphreys, of EI Dorado Hills, California; three granddaughters, Sherry Thornton of Birmingham, Alabama, Brandie Lynn Humphreys and Amy Marie Humphreys of EI Dorado Hills, California; two great granddaughters, Brooke Marie Thornton and Avery Lynn Thornton; one sister-in-law, Vestal Phelps; several nieces and nephews; one step grandson, Jeff Rugg. The family extends a heartfelt thank you to Christus St. Joseph Home for eight years of special care and to Pat and Herb Hubbard for faithful weekly visits. The services of Hospice Care of Louisiana and the concern and prayers of many friends are also deeply appreciated. Pallbearers will be Earl Takewell, Jr., John Paul Takewell, Mark Thomas, Jeff Rugg, John Thornton, and Herb Hubbard. Honorary pallbearer will be Mitch Thomas. Visitation will be from 12:00 noon until time of service Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

STANLEY MESERVE MAXWELL Youngs Funeral Home Ferriday, LA Services celebrating the life of Stanley Meserve Maxwell were held Monday May 7, 2007, at 10:00AM at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Natchez. The Rev. Dr. Robert N. Cooper was the celebrant. Mr. Maxwell died May 5 at his home at Manilla Plantation on Lake St. John. He was born March 5, 1914. After graduation from Louisiana State University with a degree in forestry and business administration, he and his bride, Ann Jane Shaw of Bastrop lived for a long time in a log cabin on Manilla where he farmed Manilla and Canebrake Plantations. In his 93 years, Mr. Maxwell saw and reflected many events: He rode steamboats with his father Lyle Maxwell to New Orleans to market cotton. During the flood of 1927, he patrolled the levees on horseback. Mr. Maxwell was employed with International Paper Company the Woodland Division, and was a Farm Bureau agent for 20 years. Dedicated to preservation of wildlife and the environment, he served on the board of the Tensas-Concordia Soil Conservation District. Mr. Maxwell was a graduate of Waterproof High School and Marion Military Institute. While at LSU, he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity and the Tiger Band. He was a member of Grace Mission Episcopal Church of Waterproof. In a ceremony in the 1930's, Mr. Maxwell, his father Lyle, and brother John were awarded the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America, the only time in history of the organization that a father and two sons together attained this distinction. Survivors include his wife of 70 years, two daughters, Frances Maxwell Cox of Monroe, and Susan Shaw Maxwell of New Orleans; two grandchildren, Ann Jane Campbell Cox of Dallas and Gary Maxwell Cox and his wife Christy of Monroe; a niece Lillian Shaw Lowewnbaum of Austin; and nephews Edward Driscoll Shaw III of Monroe, John Halstead Maxwell of Tulsa, Barry Lyle Maxwell of Canebrake Plantation and Stephen Lucky Maxwell of Little Rock, AR. The family suggests planned memorials be made to the Boy Scouts of America, Grace Mission Episcopal Church or the American Cancer Society. Young's Funeral Home of Ferriday, directed the services.

REVEREND EDWARD WADE MIXON Southern Funeral Home Winnfield, LA Reverend Edward Wade Mixon, age 91, of Winnfield, passed away Monday, May 7, 2007 at his residence. He was a native of Calvin, Louisiana. Reverend Mixon is the son of the late Moses Leroy Mixon and the late Attie Lee Carson Mixon. He was also preceded in death by his wife: Abbie Perdue Mixon; a daughter Sandra Sue Mixon; three sisters Essie Irene Cloud, Estelle Spearman, and Myrtie James; and one brother Russell Carson Mixon. Reverend Mixon is survived by ten children: Ronald Edward Mixon, Donnie Wayne Mixon, David Earl Mixon, Nathanael Wade Mixon, John Marcus Mixon, James Eugene Mixon, Martha Mixon Massey, Joel Lee Mixon, Paul Dale Mixon, and Priscilla Mixon Fitzgerald; thirty three grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren; one brother Willard Carl Mixon; and one sister Maudie Lee James. Rev. Mixon was a hardworking father who spent his life here on earth devoted first and foremost to the work of the Lord as a minister of the Gospel in the Apostolic faith. He began preaching the Gospel in 1951 and continued until his passing as pastor of the Apostolic Church of the Lord Jesus Christ in Joyce, Louisiana. After his devotion to the word of the Lord was his devotion to his wife of 54 years until her death in 1998 and to the ten children that they raised together. During World War II, he served in the U. S. Navy in the South Pacific. Funeral services for Rev. Mixon will be held 1:00PM Thursday at Sanders Chapel U.M.C. with Reverend Paul Massey officiating. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield. Friends may visit with the family in the funeral home on Wednesday from 5:00 PM. until 9:00PM and on Thursday at the church from 12:00PM until 1:00PM. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Olemuel Ashford Sr., 83
GRAMBLING — Olemuel Ashford Sr., worked in food service, died Friday. Services are 5 p.m. Thursday at Lewis Temple Methodist Church, Grambling. Visitation is 3 p.m. until time of services Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Grambling Memorial Cemetery, Grambling under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Willie R. Dowdy, 72
Willie R. Dowdy of West Monroe, a retired truck driver, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Roselawn Memorial Garden Cemetery, Calhoun under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Taylor Earl, infant
ST. JOSEPH — Taylor Earl, infant son of Reshawn Earl, died Friday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Panola Cemetery, St. Joseph, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Danny D. Guice, 53
EPPS — Danny D. Guice, a retired electrician and farmer, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 5 p.m. Thursday at the residence of Dana and Carl Gwin, 513 Highway 17, Epps under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Freddie Jean Jones, 75
Freddie Jean Jones of West Monroe, retired from LSU Extension Service, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Peniel Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Stanley K. McDaniel, 50
CHOUDRANT — Stanley Kelly McDaniel died Saturday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Resthaven Cemetery, El Dorado, Ark. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Sandra K. Corbin Pee, 49
OAK GROVE — Sandra Kaye Corbin Pee, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Floyd Pratt Jr., 57
Floyd Pratt Jr. of Monroe, a custodian, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Peter Rock Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Benjamin Robertson, 56
Benjamin Larry Robertson, of Monroe, a boat captain and truck driver, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in South Central Cemetery, Wisner.

Brenda W. Segura, 51
Brenda Wallace Segura, of West Monroe, a salesperson, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery, New Orleans.

Arbetta Sims, 92
SPEARSVILLE — Arbetta Sims, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are noon today at Fellowship Baptist Church, Spearsville. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Downsville under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Charlene Cade Trisler, 70
START — Charlene Cade Trisler, a retired admissions clerk at Richardson Medical Center, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Start Baptist Church. Burial will be in Stevenson Cemetery near Rayville under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ray Walton, 88
MER ROUGE — Ray Walton, a farmer, died Sunday. Services are noon Friday at William Drive Church of God, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Thursday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Jerusalem Cemetery, Mer Rouge.

Dertha D. Williams, 66
Dertha Dennis Williams, of Monroe, a laundry presser, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Thursday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Barmore, Harold Sr.: 2 p.m. today, Little Creek Methodist Church, Alto.
Jones, Ora Lee: 11 a.m. today, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Latimer, Katie Belle: 11 a.m. today, Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.
Lucas, Joe Nathan: 11 a.m. today, Union Baptist Missionary Church, Henderson.
Matheny, Dora G.: 10:30 a.m. today, Central Church of Christ, Bastrop.
Mathews, Minnie Lee: 2 p.m. today, Antioch Community Church, Goldonna.
McClain, Robert E.: 10 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Strozier, James W. Sr.: 2 p.m. today, Owen Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston

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

MRS. EDDIE LEA BRUNT Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Eddie Lea Brunt, 90, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, May 11, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Danny McIlveene officiating. Interment will be in Stonewall Cemetery in Ethel, MS under the direction of Stringer Family Funeral Service of Crystal Springs, MS. Mrs. Brunt passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2007. She loved to travel and work with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. She really loved family reunions. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas David Brunt, Sr. Survivors include her son, Tommy Brunt and wife Judy of Monroe, LA; grandson, David Brunt, III and wife Amy of Crystal Springs, MS; granddaughters, Kathy Porter and husband Mike, and Vicki Williamson and husband Rodney, all of West Monroe, LA; great-grandchildren, Ashlie Porter, Madison Porter, and Shelbi Williamson, all of West Monroe, LA, David Brunt, IV, Alexandra Brunt, Levi Brunt, and Eliza Brunt, all of Crystal Springs, MS; and special friend, Mattie Higgins of Monroe, LA. Pallbearers will be Danny Brunt, Derry Brunt, Sam Brunt, Kevin Brunt, Raymond Brunt, and Tony Brooks. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00PM until 7:00PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MORGAN L. FILHIOL Calvary Hill Funeral Home Dallas, TX Morgan L. Filhiol, passed away April 24, 2007. Morgan was born April 25, 1982 in Dallas, Texas and was an honorably discharged veteran of the U. S. Air Force. Morgan was a parishioner at St Monica Catholic Church, where he had served as an alter server Morgan was a graduate of Bishop Dunne High School. He is survived by parents, Mark and Virginia Filhiol; sisters, Gina & Monica; maternal grandmother,Juliana Landa all of Dallas, TX; paternal grandparents, John H. & Georgia Filhiol of Monroe, LA; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and other family members. Funeral mass was celebrated on Friday, April 27, 2007 at St. Monica Catholic Church in Dallas, TX. Rite of interment followed at 2:30P.M. at DFW Veterans Cemetery with full military honors. Morgan was a direct descendent of Jean Baptiste (Don Juan) Filhiol, founder of Monroe. The family request that memorials be made to St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy, 502 Grammont Street, Monroe, LA 71201.

LALIA PALMER MANUEL Bailey Mortuary West Monroe/Springhill, LA Funeral Services for Lalia Palmer Manuel, age 92, will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, May 12, 2007 in the Springhill United Methodist Church with Rev. Burton Blair officiating and eulogies given by Ashley Winn Tonore and Tommy Barnard. Burial will follow in the Springhill Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Mortuary, Springhill, LA. Visitation will be held at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, from 6:00PM to 8:00PM on Friday and from 10 to 12:00PM Saturday at Bailey Mortuary, Springhill. Mrs. Manuel, a resident of West Monroe and former resident of Springhill, passed away Monday, May 7, 2007. She was born January 1, 1915 in Colquitt, LA to C.V. and Idell Shackelford Palmer. She was the co-owner of Palmer —Manuel Five and Ten Cent Variety Store, Manuel Dress Shop, L. Manuel Construction Co., Holiday Motel, and A&H Rentals in Springhill. She was a former member of the Springhill Civic Club, Ladies Roux Club, the American Legion Auxiliary, Ladies Alter Society of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and the Springhill United Methodist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Harryette Manuel Winn and husband Raymond of West Monroe; one son, Anthony Manuel and wife Mary of Springhill; grandchildren, Matthew Winn of New York, NY, Adam Manuel of Pleasant Hill, LA, Ashley Winn Tonore and husband Gerald of Monroe, Kelly Manuel and Mike Morales of Shreveport, LA, and Cody Manuel and wife Shelly of Springhill; brother, C.V. Palmer, Jr. and wife Norma of Summerfield,LA; sisters-in-law, Betty Palmer of Homer, LA, Barbara Manuel of Eunice, LA; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Liverty Anthony "Frenchie" Manuel; sisters, Virginia Hudnall and Audrey Blanchard; and brother, W.C. "Billy" Palmer. Pallbearers will be James Blanchard, Kerry Hudnall, Jim Palmer, Robert Garland, Richard Johnson, Tom Sanders and Gerald Tonore. The Family wishes to extend a sincere thanks to her longtime caregivers, Joyce Walker, Tasha Owens, Nathaline Cole, Archie Williams, the Patient's Choice Hospice Staff, Dr. Leslie Coffman and Dr. Warren Daniel of West Monroe for their love and care over the many years. In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to the Springhill Medical Center Foundation, 2001 Doctors Drive, Springhill, LA 71075.

MRS. FLORIS JACKSON RAYNER Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Floris Jackson Rayner, 49, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 1:00PM, Saturday, May 12, 2007, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Robert Hearn officiating with interment to follow at Luna Assembly of God Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Rayner was born February 13, 1958 in Stafford, Virginia and passed away May 9, 2007 in West Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her father, Aaron Kulp and a son, Jamie Wilson. Mrs. Rayner enjoyed working with handicap children and she loved being with her family. Mrs. Rayner was survived by her husband, Darryl Rayner Sr.; mother Gladys Wilson and husband Lynn; daughters, Candace Wilson and Barbara Wilson; step-children; D.J. Rayner Jr. and wife Kimberly, Eric Rayner and wife Amity and Casey Rayner; brothers, Aaron Kulp, Richard Kulp and Earl Kulp; sister, Tammy West and husband Frank and 7 grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday and Friday from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

Rocky L. Anderson, 44
Rocky Lamar Anderson of Monroe, a laborer and martial arts instructor, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Lighthouse Church, Sunnyside Drive, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at McFarland Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Cemetery, Monroe.

Elvie C. Blount, 70
Elvie C. Blount of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are noon Saturday at Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in church cemetery, Crowville.

Wes Bynum Jr., 70
TALLULAH — Wes Bynum Jr., a farmer, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Traveler's Rest Baptist Church, Tallulah. Family viewing is at 2 p.m. Friday and visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at St. Matthews AME Church, Tallulah. Burial will be in Maryland Cemetery, Tallulah under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Paten Carter Sr., 73
NEWELLTON — Paten Carter Sr., a farmer, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Newellton Chapel Baptist Church, Newellton. Burial will be in Point Pleasant Cemetery, Homer, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Beaulah Ellis, 93
DUBACH — Beaulah Ellis, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Lisbon. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. at McFarland Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

John Alton Flucas, 62
HOUSTON — John Alton Flucas, a security guard, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Saint John Baptist Church, Homer. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home, Homer. Burial will be in church cemetery.

Margaret L. Green, 74
ONALASKA, Texas — Margaret L. Green, formerly of Sicily Island, a registered nurse, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Thomas Ed Griffith, 70
Thomas Ed Griffith of West Monroe, an Entergy retiree, died Tuesday. Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Roy Thomas Hendrix, 70
Roy Thomas Hendrix of West Monroe, a retired car dealer, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Living Way Apostolic Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery, Choudrant, under the direction of Mortuary Services of Louisiana, Shreveport.

Marie T. Humphreys, 80
Marie Takewell Humphreys of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is noon until service time today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Anna Belle Nixon, 88
WINNSBORO — Anna Belle Nixon, a secretary, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at the First Presbyterian Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p