News Star Obituaries - October 2007

October - 2007 - Obituaries from The News-Star

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

LT. COL. (RET) U.S. ARMY FRANK E. REILLY Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Shreveport, LA. Funeral services celebrating the life of Lt. Col. (Ret) Frank E. Reilly will be held at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, October 2, 2007, at Rose-Neath Marshall Street Chapel. Officiating will be Father Richard J. Lombard of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Rev. Thomas W. Patton of Cypress Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Forest Park Cemetery, St. Vincent Avenue. The family invites and will receive friends Monday evening from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Frank was born August 8, 1915 to the late William and Evelyn Reilly in Bronx, NY and passed away September 29, 2007 in Bossier City, LA. He was a native of New York City, and a graduate of the College of the City of New York. Frank entered the U.S. Army in 1942, retired from Fort Polk, LA in 1966 as a highly decorated officer including the Silver Star, Bronze Star, National Defense Service, Armed Forces Reserve Medal and the Army Commendation Medal and was a resident of Shreveport since his retirement. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, The Retired Officers Association, the American Legion and the Association of the U.S. Army. Preceding Frank in death are his beloved wife, Sally Beatrice Cowan Reilly; parents, William and Evelyn Reilly; nephews, Robert Dumas and Jerry Dumas; brothers, William, Porter, Edward Reilly; and sister-in-law, Mary Cowan Dumas. Left to cherish his memory are his nieces, Joyce Givens and husband Bill, Nevesa Dumas and Marjorie Ann Dumas; and numerous great nieces and nephews from Louisiana, Texas and New York. Serving as pallbearers will be Terry and Daniel Dumas, Tommy Patton, Max Bacon, Mark and Matt Givens. Memorials may be made to the St. Joseph Catholic Church Building Fund.

LUCILLE HEARD STEWART Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Services for Lucille Heard Stewart, 95, of Farmerville, LA, will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, October 2, 2007, at the First Baptist Church in Farmerville, LA. Officiating will be Rev. David Martin and Rev. Roger Johnson. Interment will follow in Farmerville City Cemetery. Mrs. Stewart was a home economics teacher for more than 40 years in the Union Parish School system. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Farmerville Chapter #207 for 50 years; Delta Kappa Gamma Society for 50 years plus; taught Sunday school of the First Baptist Church of Farmerville; Pink Ladies at Union General Hospital; she was a member of the First Baptist Church of Farmerville, and a graduate of LA. Tech. She is preceded in death by her husband: Jurd G. Stewart; parents, C.J. Heard and Anna Grafton Heard; sister, Beatrice "Pat" Tubbs; nephew, Ronald Clinton Tubbs. She is survived by 2 nephews, L. Glynn Tubbs and wife Carol Ann Hartman Tubbs of Monroe, LA. and family Mandi Medaries Costanza of Monroe, LA; Amanda and Jeron Medaries of Monroe, LA; Christopher Glynn Tubbs of Monroe, LA; Wayne Tubbs and wife Gloria Jean Wasson Tubbs of West Monroe, LA; Toby Tubbs and wife Linda of Monroe, LA; Lauren, Leslie, Rachel and Adam Tubbs; Tony Tubbs and wife Barbara of Austin, TX; and children Seth, Emily; Terri Lynn Puckett and husband Larry and children Micah and Betsy of Fayetteville, AR. God son Dr. Steven Guier and wife Cindy and his children, Christian, Joshua, Gretchan, Adam and wife Kate and child Ella. Music will be presented by Dr. Bob and Dottie Ferrington and Paula Sample. Special Friends: Pat Martin, Iris Armstrong, Ruth Mixon, Maxine Washam, Judy Read, Sybil Ganey, Mitzi Gates, Annie Laurie Booth, Sharon Mixon, Evelyn Washam, Shirley Melton, Hilda Carpenter, Marilynn Albritton, Bettye Auger and Dr. John Greene. Caregivers, Joyce Lewis; Joan Jones; Helen Steward; Rosiland Wine; Margart Miller and Connie Wallace. Pallbearers will be Christian Guier; Adam Guier; Joshua Guier; Christopher G. Tubbs; Toby G. Tubbs; Fred Stewart, Dewey (Bo) Smith and Fred Mixon. Honorary Pallbearers: Chiles Carpenter; David Clinton; Stein Baughman Jr.; Mike Mixon; Stewart Mixon; Stanley Read; Zeke Tettleton; John Drue Taylor; Judge Jay McCallum; C.E "Shorty Aulds", Wilbur Ganey, Donnie Gates and Don Wilkes. Visitation will be held Monday, October 1, 2007 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

John J. Addison, 88
BOSSIER CITY — John J. Addison, retired United States Air Force, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hill Crest Memorial Cemetery, Haughton. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. today at RoseNeath Funeral Home, Bossier City.

Claude T. Baggett, 69
Claude Thurston Baggett of Monroe, a retired cryptologist and electronics engineer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Edward Leon Bice, 80
BRANDON, Miss. — Edward Leon Bice, a retired television repairman, died Sunday. Services were Sept. 19 at Arrington Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Ott & Lee Funeral Home, Brandon, Miss.

Ada M. Finley, 76
RUSTON — Ada M. Finley, formerly of Lake Charles, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Maranatha Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Mabel M. Herrington, 90
BASTROP — Mabel McCarty Herrington, a homemaker and Avon representative, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Charles A. Hilbun Jr., 79
ARCHIBALD — Charles Arnold Hilbun Jr., a retired surgical nurse, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Gill Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Ogden Cemetery, Liddieville.

Charles R. Holmes, 81
VIDALIA — Charles Ray "Red" Holmes, a retired International Paper Company foreman, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today and 10 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Natchez City Cemetery.

Carlea S. Hutto, 98
PINEVILLE — Carlea Stevenson Hutto, formerly of Bastrop, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 9 a.m. until time of service Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Beekman Cemetery, Beekman.

Charles Moss, 95
CHATHAM — Charles Moss, a retired teacher, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Chatham Baptist Church. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Taylor Cemetery, Liberty Hill under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Earl W. Shumaker, 82
EL DORADO, Ark. — Earl W. Shumaker, owner and operator of a salvage yard, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Parks Cemetery, Sterlington. Visitation is noon-5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m.-noon Saturday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Christine Smith, 90
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. — Christine Smith, formerly of Crossett, Ark., died Sunday. Services are 7 p.m. today at Heritage Family Church, Brookhaven, Miss. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Burrough's Church Cemetery, Columbia. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time today at the church under the direction of Community Funeral Services, Brookhaven, Miss.

Lucille Heard Stewart, 95
FARMERVILLE — Lucille Heard Stewart, a teacher, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial will be in Farmerville City Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Victory, Charley C.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop

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

CHARLEY C. VICTORY Cox Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Funeral services for Charley C. Victory, age 64, of Farmerville, LA will be 2 P.M. Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at Cox Funeral Home Chapel, Bastrop, LA with Rev. R. H. McCuin officiating. Burial will be in the Mer Rouge Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Bastrop, LA. Mr. Victory was born October 21, 1942 in Oak Grove, LA and passed away Sept 28, 2007 in Farmerville, LA. Mr. Victory was a retired ctt1 Petty Officer in the United States Navy, and was well known world wide for the cryptological analyzing job he did in the security group activities. Mr. Victory received the coveted Navy accommodation award for his unit. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Clifford Victory and Dewanda Louise. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Victory of Farmerville, LA; son, Clifford Charles Victory and his wife Anne of Calhoun, LA; daughter, Cindy Victory of Farmerville, LA; brother, John Victory of Farmerville, LA; sister, Beverly Murphy of Bastrop, LA; and sister, Dewanda Bryan of Bonita, LA. Pallbearers will be, Darwin Acree, Josh Acree, L.E. Pardue, Sam McMullins, Corky Reeves, and Robert Hale. Family will receive friends from 5 P.M. till 8 P.M. Tuesday October 2, 2007 at Cox Funeral Home in Bastrop, LA.

DOROTHY COOPER TURNER Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Cooper Turner of Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, October 3, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA with Rev. Gerald Lewis officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Turner passed away Saturday, September 29, 2007, after a brief illness. She was a member of Swartz Assembly of God Church, and Am Vets Post 66. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Turner; and parents, Bill and Vera Cooper. Survivors include her sons, Jerry M. Turner and wife Sharon of Marion, LA, and Jimmie R. Turner of Swartz, LA; daughter, Rickie Turner Baker and husband Tom of Sterlington, LA; brother, James Cooper of Dubach, LA; sister, Louise Bain of Rome, GA; four grand-children, Tanya Lowry and husband Blake, Charissa McKinnie and husband Peyton, Jason Baker and wife Nicole, and Jessica Turner; four great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Billy George McKinnie, Gary Stuart, Ernie Bruce, Peyton McKinnie, Blake Lowry, Mike Spillers, and Kenneth Turner. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to American Lung or American Heart Association. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

JAMES BENNY "BEN" FORD FARRAR FUNERAL HOME Farmerville, LA. Funeral services for James Benny "Ben" Ford, 24, of Linville, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at Dean Baptist Church in Dean, LA with Bro. Steve Fowler and Bro. Donald Reeves officiating. Burial will be at Liberty Cemetery in Linville under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Ben, a mechanic, died Sept. 30, 2007. Preceding him in death were his mother, Carol Ford and sister, Audrey Trisler. Survivors include his father, Benny Ford of Linville; 2 sisters: Kristi Bradshaw of Farmerville and Lisa Cain & husband Chris of Linville; 2 brothers: Stuart Williams & wife, Angie of Farmerville and Scott Williams & wife, Jessica of Farmerville; 3 nieces: Kaci Bagley & husband Max of Farmerville; Samantha Conley of Linville and Kamryn Williams of Farmerville; 5 nephews: Jason Matthews of Linville; Ryan Conley of Linville; Dean Williams of Farmerville; Ryan & Ethan Williams of Farmerville; Grandmother: Lona Russell; Many A, U, C friends and extended family. Pallbearers will be Justin Callicott, Dale Dupree, Sr., Bradley Patton, OBrian Dupree, Brandon Dixon and David Cole. Honorary pallbearers are John Knowles, Jimmy Cain and Josh Ross. Visitation will be at Dean Baptist Church in Marion, LA. on Tuesday beginning at 4:00 P. M. Online condolences may be made at: www.farrarfh.com

LARRY NORMAN HARPER Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA Funeral services for Larry N. Harper, age 56 of West Monroe, LA, will be held 10:00AM, Wednesday, October 3, 2007, at the First Church of God, Oak Grove, LA. with Bro Don DeLukie officiating. Interment will follow in the Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne, La with military funeral honors. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove, LA. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6:00PM - 9:00PM at Cox Funeral Home. Larry is survive by his wife, Sandra Harper of West Monroe, LA; Two daughters and sons-in-law; Tisha and Wayne Parker of Lake Providence, LA, April and Shane Ware of West Monroe, LA; parents: Leo and Mildred Harper of Kilbourne, LA; 4 grandchildren: Grayson and Whitt Parker of Lake Providence, LA, Kaylee and Maddie Ware of West Monroe, LA; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be the U. S. Army Military Pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be: Cole Fields, Trey Jennings, Jude Jennings, Johnny Putnam, Jimmy Guice, Jim McCaul, Terry Ware, Lane Murray, Johnny Harper. Memorials may be made to the Magnolia Bible College, Kosciusko, MS.

LT. COL. (RET) U.S. ARMY FRANK E. REILLY Rose-Neath Funeral Home Shreveport, LA Funeral services celebrating the life of Lt. Col. (Ret) Frank E. Reilly will be held at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, October 2, 2007, at Rose-Neath Marshall Street Chapel. Officiating will be Father Richard J. Lombard of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Rev. Thomas W. Patton of Cypress Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Forest Park Cemetery, St. Vincent Avenue. The family invites and will receive friends Monday evening from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Frank was born August 8, 1915 to the late William and Evelyn Reilly in Bronx, NY and passed away September 29, 2007 in Bossier City, LA. He was a native of New York City, and a graduate of the College of the City of New York. Frank entered the U.S. Army in 1942, retired from Fort Polk, LA in 1966 as a highly decorated officer including the Silver Star, Bronze Star, National Defense Service, Armed Forces Reserve Medal and the Army Commendation Medal and was a resident of Shreveport, LA since his retirement. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, The Retired Officers Association, the American Legion and the Association of the U.S. Army. Preceding Frank in death are his beloved wife, Sally Beatrice Cowan Reilly; parents, William and Evelyn Reilly; nephews, Robert Dumas and Jerry Dumas; brothers, William, Porter, Edward Reilly; and sister-in-law, Mary Cowan Dumas. Left to cherish his memory are his nieces, Joyce Givens and husband Bill, Nevesa Dumas and Marjorie Ann Dumas; and numerous great nieces and nephews from Louisiana, Texas and New York. Serving as pallbearers will be Terry and Daniel Dumas, Tommy Patton, Max Bacon, Lamar Marshall, and Mark, Bill, and Matt Givens. Memorials may be made to the St. Joseph Catholic Church Building Fund.

TOMMY RAY DAVIS Ott & Lee Funeral Home Brandon, MS. Tommy Ray Davis, 77, died Sunday September 30, 2007 at Jaquith Nursing Home in Rankin County. Funeral Services are 3 PM today at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church with interment to follow in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. Mr. Davis was born in Rankin County, lived in Monroe, LA, for 30 years and has been a resident of Sand Hill for the past 20 years. He was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. Mr. Davis was in the Air Force and served in the Korean War. He also loved to hunt and fish. Mr. Davis was a great family man and loved his grandchildren very much. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Robinson Davis in 1991; his parents, Anse McLaurin and Isabel McGahan Davis; one sister, Emmy Belle Reynolds and one brother, Mack Davis. Mr. Davis is survived by his daughter, Susie Degelman and husband Dave of Brandon; two sons, Mike Davis and wife Evelyn of West Monroe, LA. Jerry Davis and wife Libby of Sand Hill; six grandchildren, Jennifer, Tommy, Amy, Buddy, Justin, Sarah Lea and three great-grandchildren, Luke, Madison, and Hannah Grace.

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

CHARLES HILBUN, JR Gill Funeral Home, Winnsobor, LA Funeral services for Charles Hilbun, Jr., age 79 of Archibald, LA will be held Thursday October 4, 2007 at 2:00 PM from the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro with Pastor Prentiss Gandy officiating. Interment will follow at Ogden Cemetery in Liddieville. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Gill Funeral Home. He was born to Charles Hilbun, Sr. and Polly Hearn Hilbun on April 11, 1928 in San Antonio, TX and passed from this life on October 1, 2007 at the War Veterans Home in Monroe. He was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church in Baskin. He was veteran of the Army who received a WWII Victory Medal. He raised and showed registered paint horses and won many ribbons and trophies. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters: Maxine Roberts, Patsy, Folds, and Peggy Hartman; one brother: Jack Hilbun. He is survived by one sister: Shirley Roberts and husband Ed of Baskin; a special friend: Gertrude Deere of Rayville; one sister-in-law: Joyce Hilbun; two brothers-in law: Bill Hartman and Noel Roberts; five nieces: Debbie Thames, Teresa Clark, Eileen Graves, Jennifer Jacobs, and Lori Hartman; six nephews: Ronald Hilbun, Mike Folds, Cecil Folds, Richard Hartman, Mike Schwartz, and Daniel Scwartz; many beautiful a nd loved great-nieces and nephews and friends. Pallbearers will be: Mark Beatty, Buddy McGurk, Glacell Morris, Robert Strahan, Fred Watson, and Jimmy Winstead. Honorary Pallbearers will be Joe Neal Lord, John Ivey Lebeaux, and Cordell Phillips. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Friendship Baptist Church of Baskin. To sign guestbook online visit www.gillfirstnational.com

DARRELL LYNN CUMMINS Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Darrell L. Cummins, 54, of Channelview, TX, formally of Monroe, LA, will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, October 5, 2007, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA with Rev. Ricky Baker officiating. Interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Mr. Cummins was born October 6, 1952 in Oak Grove, Louisiana and passed away October 1, 2007 in Channelview, Texas. He was employed as a supervisor for Southern Mechanical in Houston, TX. Darrell was preceded in death by his parents, Odie & Oretha Cummins. Darrell will be remembered as a loving son, brother and faithful friend, that will be dearly missed. Mr. Cummins is survived by sisters, Beckie Wylie and Jan Drewry and husband Marshal of Monroe, LA; brother, Percy Cummins and wife Vickie; nephews, Toby Wylie, Skylar Drewry, Damion Cummins, and Daniel Cummins; niece, Tiffany Cummins; great niece, Abby Martin Wylie; best friends, Jerry Hughes, Andy Harrington, Mike McFarlin, Steve Scott and Darrell Delvidge. Pallbearers will be Jerry Hughes, Andy Harrington, Mike McFarlin, Steve Scott, Charlie Wardlow, and James "Pee Wee" Parrott. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 4, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

JAMES E. HALE Monroe, LA Memorial services for Mr. James E. Hale will be held at College Place Baptist Church at 2:00 PM on Thursday, October 4, 2007 with Dr. William Smith officiating. Mr. Hale was born June 9, 1925 and passed away on October 2, 2007 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, LA. Mr. Hale was preceded in death by his son, James Robert Hale, his parents, Abbey and Maggie Hale, sisters, Elsie Elioff and Ira Haley, brothers, Robert and Mirthiel Hale. Mr. Hale was a native of Archibald, LA but had been a resident of Monroe, LA for sixty years. He was a graduate of Mangham High School and Northeast Louisiana University (ULM). Mr. Hale was a retired employee of the State of Louisiana as a Financial Analyst. He was a World War II Veteran and served in the U. S. Navy stationed in the Pacific where he participated in several battles. Mr. Hale was a member of College Place Baptist Church, a 32nd degree Mason and a Shriner. He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Pauline McDowell Hale, a son, Steven Todd Hale and wife Kathy, daughter-in-law, Peggy Duke Hale, 6 grandchildren, Amanda Hale Whitlock and husband Eric, Robert Todd Hale and wife Whitney, J. R. Hale, Bonita Hale Herring and husband Morgan, Captain Polly Hale, Rebecca Hale Dannehl and husband Josh and 9 great-grandchildren, Allison and Andrew Todd Whitlock, Molly Hale, Emma and Delaney Herring, Brianna, Alissa and Caela Dannehl and Christopher Hale Peterson; sisters-in-law, Mary Kelley Lyne and Mildred Hale, several nieces and nephews. Mr. Hale's body was donated to the LSU Medical Center in Shreveport, LA. Friends will be received at the home of Steven and Kathy Hale, 124 North Inglewood Drive, Monroe, LA on Wednesday, October 3, 2007 from 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home.

KATHLEEN HENNESSY NEAL Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Kathleen Hennessy Neal, 72, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, October 4, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA with Rev. Larry Stafford officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Mrs. Neal was born December 27, 1934 in Panama and passed away October 1, 2007 in Ruston, LA. Mrs. Neal was a member of First United Methodist Church in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Neal is survived by her husband: Jackie Neal; sons: John Newcomer, Mark Neal and wife, Rhonda; step-son Mike Neal and wife, Jana; brother: Jeff Hennessy; sister: Lera Harris; and 4 grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jeff Golson, Mark Napoli, Petey Smith, Pat Dayton, Mackie Ashton, and Camille Currier. Contributions may be made to Monroe Youth Baseball Association. Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

MAX RILEY Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Max Riley, 90, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, October 4, 2007, at Forsythe Avenue Church of Christ with Don Glover, Jason Barnard, and Tommy Inman officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Riley passed away Tuesday, October 02, 2007. He was Director Emeritus of Ouachita National Bank Board of Directors, and founding member and Elder Emeritus of Forsythe Avenue Church of Christ. He also served many years with Monroe Chamber of Commerce, United Givers' Fund (now United Way) serving as 1967 Campaign Chairman, YMCA (served as a fund raiser for the YMCA building), and was President and Chairman of the Board of Ouachita Christian School. He was also a member of Monroe Rotary Club, Lotus Club, Bayou DeSiard Country Club, ROMEO's, and Kind Words Coffee Group. Mr. Riley's work history includes President of Southwest Gas Producing Company, Inc., & Commonwealth Gas Corporation; Partner of Riley Oil and Gas; and Investor in Eagle Plastics. Mr. Riley was preceded in death by his first wife, Maxine Koelling Riley; and second wife, Jo Ann Biedenharn Sager Riley. Survivors include his wife, Marion Funches Usrey Riley; son, Mike and his wife Mignon Riley of Monroe; grandson and his wife, Kevin and Verena Riley and their children Max, Micah, and Ben Riley, all of Pearisburg, VA; granddaughter and her husband, Sarah and Troy Stirman and their children, Ashley and Riley Stirman, all of Abilene, TX; sons and their wives, Bernard and Angie Sager and their children, Mike Sager and his children, Harlan and Dawn Sager and their children, Tommy and Melanie Usrey and their children, all of Monroe, LA; and daughter, Linda Griffin and her children of Lafayette, LA. Pallbearers will be White Graves, DDS; Don Marx, MD; Micah Harper, Paul Benjamin, Joe Casiday, and David Burkett. Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Edmondson, Tom Baker, members of the Kind Words Coffee Group, and the ROMEO's. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to the Ouachita Christian School or to the Forsythe Avenue Church of Christ. The family wishes to express special thanks to the sitters, Patient's Choice Hospice, and Dr. Marx for the care of Mr. Riley. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Betty Rabalais Allen, 75
ARCHIBALD — Betty Ruth Rabalais Allen, a homemaker and seamstress, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Sidney T. Ashcraft, 89
OAK GROVE — Sidney Thomas Ashcraft, a heavy equipment operator, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Robertine May-Barnes, 47
DELHI — Robertine May-Barnes, a counselor, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Epps Church of God in Christ. Burial will be in Rocky Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Epps, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

Willie Brown, 83
BASTROP — Willie Brown, a logger, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Temple Church of God in Christ, Bastrop. Burial will be in St. Martha Cemetery, Wilmot, Ark., under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Debra Lewis Bryant, 50
FRESNO, Calif. — Debra Lewis Bryant, a homemaker formerly of Monroe, died Sept. 27. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at St. James Baptist Church, Richwood. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

William Burley Jr., 77
VIDALIA — William Franklin "Billy" Burley Jr., a farmer and retired co-owner of Ferriday Farm Equipment, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Scott Cemetery.

Shelton Claxton, 50
TALLULAH — Shelton Claxton died Sept. 24. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Wake services are 6-7 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Delhi Masonic Cemetery.

Bobbie L. Greer, 84
Bobbie L. Greer of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Prosperity Baptist Church in the Clay community near Ruston. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Danny Guice, 58
TALLULAH — Danny Guice died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Oliver Bilbo Handy, 86
Oliver Bilbo Handy of Monroe, a farmer, died Sept. 26. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Alto. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Robert A. Honeycutt, 78
SICILY ISLAND — Robert Adler Honeycutt, a self-employed printer and rancher, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at New Hope Pentecostal Church, Sicily Island. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in New Pine Hill Cemetery, Sicily Island, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Sarah Knight, 92
WINNSBORO — Sarah Knight, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Liberty Christian Center South, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery under the direction of Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Herman Lee, 88
BASTROP — Herman Lee, a farmer, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Salem No. 2 Baptist Church, Collinston. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Trousdale Hill Cemetery, Collinston, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Ivie Naylor Lewis, 99
TALLULAH — Ivie Naylor Lewis, a registered nurse, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Silver Cross Cemetery, Tallulah. Visitation is 11 a.m. Saturday at her residence on 302 Garfield St., Tallulah. Arrangements are under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Josiah D. Mathews, infant
Josiah David Mathews, the infant son of Adam and Rebekka Mathews of Monroe, died Wednesday. Memorial services are 6 p.m. Saturday at Ridge Avenue Baptist Church, West Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CASA Christmas Project, 622 Riverside Drive, Monroe, La., 71201.

AlaFay Pratt, 72
JACKSON — AlaFay Pratt, a retired security guard formerly of Rayville, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Unity Cemetery, Darnell.

Jessie Price, 60
Jessie Price of Monroe, a farmer, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.

Dan B. Taylor, 62
Dan B. Taylor of Monroe, an entrepreneur, commercial Realtor and businessman, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church, Monroe. Burial is 11 a.m. Monday at Westview Cemetery in Atlanta, Ga. under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Ruby Tolar, 90
JONESVILLE — Ruby Tolar died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Braxton Charles Zuber, 79
The Woodlands, Texas — Braxton Charles Zuber, formerly of Jonesboro, died Sunday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Jonesboro Cemetery, Jonesboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Previously acknowledged
Baggett, Claude Thurston: 1 p.m. today, Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Monroe.
Cummins, Darrell L.: 11 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Day, Henrietta Kruithof: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Donaldson, Samuel P.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Herringville Baptist Church, Monticello, Ark.
Fowler, Emmitt L.: 11 a.m. Saturday, China Grove Baptist Church, Grambling.
Ross, Eric Wayne: 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Shumaker, Earl W.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Parks Cemetery near Sterlington.
Washington Jr., Garfield: noon Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe

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

CLAUDE T. BAGGETT CLAUDE T. BAGGETT Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Claude T. Baggett, 69, of Monroe, will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, October 5, 2007, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 909 North 33rd St., Monroe, with Dr. Aristotles Pena and Dr. William Johnston officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Baggett was born on September 3, 1938 in Shreveport, LA and passed away Monday, October 1, 2007, after a valiant battle with gastric cancer. He retired in 1998 from a successful and colorful career as a cryptologist and an electronics engineer. Early in his career he developed and implemented security systems for the United States Army, Navy, and Intelligence Systems. Later he was instrumental in developing digital and high-definition television. Mr. Baggett was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and has served in many church leadership positions in California, Georgia, Colorado, and Monroe, LA. He holds the Priesthood Office of Patriarch, and at his death he was serving as Second Counselor in the Monroe Stake Presidency. Mr. Baggett was preceded in death by his father, Oscar Grest Baggett; his mother, Lutie Estelle Daniel; and four brothers, William Lee Baggett, Al Daniel Baggett, Sydney Lanier Baggett, and Oscar Rew Baggett. Survivors include his wife and eternal sweetheart of more than forty-five years, Alice Louise Bower Baggett; and three children, Rebecca Allison Ruddick, Andre Joseph Baggett, and Amanda Marie Baggett; and nine grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Walker Ross, Ted Coenen, Philip Rice, Mark Smith, Dixon Able, and Tommy Hodnett. Honorary pallbearers will be J. K. Rogers, Bobby Smith, Leo Earl, and David Boyle. Visitation will be Thursday evening, October 4, 2007, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family wishes to express gratitude for Dr. Stephen Beene and his entire staff, and to the staff of Hospice Care of Louisiana, especially Jessica, Mary, Robbie, Cindy, and Brenda. We are also grateful for the many cards, letters, calls, visits, and especially prayers from our friends and church members. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Care of Louisiana or to the charity of choice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

LYDE RONDALD MCGOWEN WARREN MEADOWS FUNERAL HOME, MANY, LA Clyde Ronald McGowen 67 of Zwolle, LA was born November 28, 1939 in Rayville LA and passed away on October 3, 2007 at his home in Zwolle, LA. Mr. McGowen was preceeded in death by his parents Oliver Clyde and Cora Belle McGowen. He is survived by his son; Jeff McGowen of St. Martinville, LA; sister Lisa McGowen of Birmingham, AL; brothers Larry McGowen and Jerry McGowen, and a host of nieces and nephews.

DAN B. TAYLOR DAN B. TAYLOR Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Dan B. Taylor, age 62, of Monroe, LA will be held at 1:00 P.M., Friday, October 5, 2007, at the First United Methodist Church in Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Officiating will be Reverend Larry Stafford. Graveside services will follow at 11:00 A.M., Monday, October 8, 2007, at Westview Cemetery in Atlanta, GA. Dan B. Taylor, local entrepreneur, businessman, and commercial realtor passed away Saturday, September 29, 2007, in Beaver Creek, CO. Dan was born on November 10, 1944, at Fort McPherson; Atlanta, GA. Dan was a graduate of Hapeville High School, where he lettered in four sports, was an officer in R.O.T.C., and the sports editor of the school newspaper. He attended Georgia Tech and Southern Tech, earning a degree in Industrial Engineering. Dan spent 27 years working in the apparel manufacturing business. He began his career at Carwood Manufacturing Company in Winder, GA and Athens, TN, where he became Director of Manufacturing. In 1974, Dan became Vice-President of Manufacturing for Days, Inc. in Tacoma, WA. In 1978, Dan was transferred to Monroe, LA as President of another Palm Beach Apparel Company. In 1983, Dan and his partners John Bryant and Billy Mattison formed their own apparel manufacturing company, River City Trading Company, Inc. With Dan as President of the company, Governor Buddy Roemer awarded River City Trading Company, Inc. the Lantern Award for outstanding business achievement. The partners sold that company in 1991, and Dan and his partners continued their involvement in TMB Partnership, a real estate investment company. Dan also became a Licensed Commercial Realtor with John Rea Realty and earned numerous awards while working there. Dan was a founding Board Member of Horizons Bank and was currently serving as a regional advisory board member of Iberia Bank. He had been a member of the ULM Foundation Board, President of Bayou DeSiard Country Club, President of the Southwest Apparel and Textile Manufacturers Association, member of the Education Committee of the Southern Textile Institute, and was a long time member of the First United Methodist Church of Monroe. Dan was a loving and devoted son, husband, father, and grandfather. All who were fortunate to know him were touched by his kindness, generosity, servant's heart, his love for God, and his passion for life. He will be forever loved and deeply missed. He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Joseph and Mabel Taylor, and his maternal grandparents, Daniel Martin and Lettie Crews. Dan is survived by his wife, Phyllis, who was his high school sweetheart; sons, Dan Taylor of Atlanta, GA, Michael Taylor and his wife, Silvia of Dallas, TX; two grandchildren, Madison and Matthew Taylor of Dallas, TX. Madison and Matthew were the absolute joy of his life. Dan also is survived by his loving parents, Jesse and Donnie Taylor; brother, Randall Taylor and his wife, Deborah; nephew, Tristin, all of Atlanta, GA. Pallbearers will be Mike Riley, Billy Haddad, Van Pardue, Frank Spooner, Jim Lowery, and John Rea. Honorary pallbearers will be John Bryant and Billy Mattison. Visitation will be 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M., Thursday, October 4, 2007, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe on Lamy Lane. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Grace Place Ministries, or to the charity of your choice. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His countenance to shine upon you, and give you peace. Amen.

HENRY HARDING HOGAN, SR. Owens Memorial Funeral Home, Ruston, LA Graveside Services for Mr. Henry Harding Hogan, Sr., age 86 of Calhoun, will be held at 11:00AM, Thursday, October 4, 2007 at Roselawn Cemetery in Calhoun, with Rev. Doug Massey officiating. Services are under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Mr. Hogan was born November 1, 1920 in Calhoun, LA to Irving & Mary Hogan. He was a US Army retiree and served in WWII and the Korean War where he was awarded the Silver Star. Mr. Hogan was a member of the First Baptist Church of Calhoun and a peach farmer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carrie Marie Hogan & his parents. Mr. Hogan is survived by his wife Annie Hogan; three sons: Henry H. Hogan, Jr. & wife Linda of Waycross, GA, Bruce R. Hogan & wife Susan of Mulberry, IN and Thomas A. Hogan & wife Sherlyn of Calhoun; a special niece: Billie Jean Spillers of Calhoun; Grandchildren: Donna Yeomans, Andrea Grimes, Jennifer Liebrecht, April Holman, Brandi Hogan, Shannon Frost, Vanessa Longwell, Seth Hogan, Douglas Hogan, as well as 12 Great Grandchildren. To leave a memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorial funeralhome.com

JOHN WILLIE BISSIC Memorial Funeral Home Arcadia, LA John Willie Bissic of Crossett, Ark. died Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007 at St. Francis Hospital in Monroe. Mr. Bissic was born in Lincoln Parish, near Simsboro. He was the only child of Mr. Sam Bissic and Mrs. Odesa Bissic. Mr. Bissic was a deacon at First Baptist Church in Crossett, a retired employee of Crossett Public Schools, a Marine, and a 33rd Degree Prince Hall Mason. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mrs. Annie Bissic; Ronald, Gloria, Donald, Joseph, and many other relatives and friends. Visitation and Masonic Rites will be from 6-7 p.m., Thursday at First Baptist Church of Crossett in Crossett, Ark. The funeral service will be held Friday Oct. 5, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at Harmony Baptist Church, Harmony Church Rd., Arcadia. Services entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home, 18680 Hwy. 9, Arcadia.

MYRTLE BARFIELD SMITH Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home Tallulah, LA Services for Myrtle B. Smith, age 97, will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, October 5, 2007, at Corthers-Glewood Funeral Home, Tallulah, LA with Brother John Rushing officiating. Interment will follow at Silver Cross Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the service 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Mrs. Smith, a homemaker, was born February 4, 1910 and departed this life on Tuesday, October 2, 200. She was preceded in death by her husband, William A. ("Teber") Smith; one son, Edwards A. Smith; and 2 daughters, Rita S. Ervin and Annette S. Larid; and one sister, Thelma B. Frost. Survivors include four grandchildren: Ira A. Ervin, Vicksburg, MS. David H. Ervin ( Kathleen McGinnis) , New Orleans, LA, Debbie L. Lourens, (Toney) Germantown, TN, and Alicia E. Nolan (Brad), Charlotte, NC ; Great-grandchidlren are, Paige Ervin, Vicksburg, MS, Colin Lourens and Tyler Lourens, Gremantown, TN; Alex Nolan, Brandy Nolan, and Michael Nolan, Charlotte, NC. Pallbearers will be Ira, A. Ervin, David H. Ervin, Tony Lourens, Colin Lourens, Tyler Lourens and Bill Querry. Honorary pallbearers are Brad Nolan, Alex Nolan, Michael Nolan, and Dr. James E. Wall. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to the National Hemophilia Foundation, 116 West 32nd St. 11th Floor, NY, NY, 10001; First Baptist Church , Tallulah, LA or the charity of ones choice. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Dr. Leonard P. ("Pops") Neumann and staff, Hancock Home Health: Marie Panquin, Ruby Eason, Brenda Black and many other care givers overt the past 17 years.

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

GARFIELD WASHINGTON, JR Miller Funeral Home Monroe, LA Brother Garfield Washington, Jr., was born to the union of Garfield Washington, Sr and Ethel Robinson Washington on October 27, 1929 in Chicago, IL. He made his heavenly departure at his home on Saturday, September 29, 2007. Garfield confessed Christ at an early age and united with the Tabernacle Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend P.C. Keal. Upon graduating from Monroe Colored High School, he entered the United States Army December 6, 1951, and received an honorable discharge on October 15, 1956. Garfield Washington was employed by Ramada Inn for 16 years, He served as Banquet Captain. His culinary talents, energetic personality, and dedication to his job earned him much love and respect in the community. He will be remembered for his exquisite egg nog, precision dancing and caring spirit. . His favorite words to his customers were "A'int nothing too good for you !" He received numerous recognitions form community groups including Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority for courteous services rendered, the Delta Humanitarian Award from the Monroe Metropolitan Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority , and the loyal support with many years of appreciation from the Twin-City Optimist Club. He was awarded the outstanding Employee of the month numerous times from Ramada Inn. Brother Garfield was preceded in death by his brother, Andrew Washington and his parents, Garfield Washington, Sr. and Ethel Robinson Washington. His memory will be enshrined in the hearts of his loving and devoted wife Ruby Mae; daughter - First Lady Angela Denise Mayo, (the Honorable James "Jamie" E. Mayo) of the City of Monroe; two grandchildren Jared Brandon Mayo and Ashley Denise Mayo; special cousins, Robert Brown of Waukegan, IL and Helen M. "Baby Dear" Joyner of Detroit MI; special aunt and uncle Drs. Al and Annette McHenry of Mesa, AZ, Aunt Noelle Bostick of Minden, LA; one special sister-in-law, Delores Williams of San Antonio, Tx, and a host of relatives and friends.

LEE TOLBERT Monroe, LA MOM We always said you were half a wing short of an angel. A year ago today you grew your other half and flew to Heaven. Nothing has been the same. A year has come and gone since you went to live with God. Not a day goes by that we all do not feel your presence and guidance all around us, what a Gift. Our hearts have an empty place that can never be filled since you moved to Heaven. No one could ever take your place. We were so blessed to have had you in our lives for the time that God shared you with us. We Love and Miss you with every breath we take. Nicky, Lisa,Your Princess, Brian, Eric, Nicky, Josh, and Alex

PEARL TEMPLETON HOOD Rose-Neath Funeral Home Arcadia, LA Services to celebrate the life of Pearl Templeton Hood will be held Friday, October 5, 2007, at 2:00 P.M. at the First Baptist Church, Arcadia. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Hoffman. She will be laid to rest at St. Rest Cemetery in Lincoln Parish. Pearl was born January 24, 1922, in Junction City, Arkansas, and passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Martha Templeton; two sisters, Eva and Glennie Mae; and three brothers, Gervis, Crawford, and Elton. Pearl is survived by her husband of 63 years, Lester; two sons, Richard and wife Donna; Phillip and wife Joanne; one sister, Eleanor Satterfield; eight grand children, Genelle, Drew, Amanda, Jonathan, Alex, Graham, Lauren, and Anna; two great grandchildren, Nicholas and Paxten; as well as several nieces and nephews. The family would like to convey special thanks to Paul Milam, Barbara Polk, Toni Lathom, and Tommy and Bobbie Lawrence for their loving care during the last few months.

SIBYL JACOBS WILSON Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mrs. Sibyl Jacobs Wilson, 88 of Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 6, 2007 at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Rev. Rodney Sanders officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Wilson was born November 13, 1918 in Many, LA and passed away October 3, 2007 in Monroe, LA. A homemaker, Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Wilson and a son, Jerry Finley. She is survived by a sister, Grace McDaniel, a brother, Arthur Jacobs and many nieces and nephews. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

WAYNE KEELE JR. Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Wayne Keele Jr., age 80, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, October 6, 2007, at St. Paschal's Catholic Church with Fr. Frank Coens officiating. Interment will follow at St. Paschal's Cemetery. Wayne was the oldest of seven children, three of whom survive him. He was born in Rose, Idaho. Wayne passed on Wednesday, October 3 in West Monroe, Louisiana. He was loved and cherished by his family and friends. The most important things in life to him were his family, his friends and his country. Wayne was proud to have given 30 years of his life to the US Navy, enlisting in 1944 and retiring in 1974 as a Lieutenant Commander. He sailed the seas and saw many distant lands. After he retired from the Navy he enjoyed serving the community through the Knights of Columbus, American Legion and the Lions Club and held various offices in all these organizations. Local survivors include Mary Lu LeBlanc Keele, his wife of 43 years, his three children, Lisa Anne Pipes Keele Spann, Thomas Wayne Keele, and Maria Elena Keele Lane and her husband Michael Eric Lane, and his granddaughter Hillary Elizabeth Spann. He is also survived by many family members who live out of state. Pallbearers will be Darrell Adkerson, Harold Hodges, Dennis Dollar, Arnold Braddock, Martin DeSeamus, and Justin McVay. Memorials may be made to the St. Paschal's Building Fund. Visitation will be Friday from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. A vigil wake service will be at 6:30 PM Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Good luck, fair winds, smooth sailing and following seas. Online Registry/Condolence: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

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

ERNA LEVI CAHN ERNA LEVI CAHN Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Erna Levi Cahn was born in the tiny German town of Heigerloch in 1908. She came to the U.S. as a young woman, fortuitously escaping the Nazi Holocaust, which claimed her beloved father, sister, niece and many other family members. She married Victor Cahn, who himself had within a hairs breadth escaped the Nazis. They married in Monroe in December, 1941 and lived on Adams Street at the intersection of three railroads. They were blessed with a daughter, Carol Jean, in 1944. Victor worked very hard selling pipe and steel and on weekends both he and Erna bought, raised and delivered chickens together to the wonderful people of downtown Monroe. Victor passed away too soon in 1953. Erna Cahn was loved by all who had the good fortune to know her. She represented the epitome of warmth, determination, caring and goodness. She lived on her own at the Stubbs Avenue home that she and Victor had built in good health until she was 95! Well into her 90's when she could no longer drive, Erna walked continually everywhere to shop and visit friends-often walking from Riverside Drive all the way to the Walmart. During her long walks she made many new friends of all ages and backgrounds who were immediately impressed by her indomitable spirit and ready smile. Her many friends brought great happiness into her life, that she always gratefully returned. In memory of her sister, who had been a trained classical pianist in Germany, Erna taught herself to play the piano and treated friends and family to wonderful waltzes and show tunes. Playing the piano was always a great source of joy and comfort to her and she continued to play and entertain people even after a recent stroke made it difficult to use one of her hands. Erna was also renowned as a great cook. She loved preparing her German specialties for family, friends and neighbors and always had a tasty treat ready for visitors. Her home was "the place" for Neville teens in the late 50's. Her daughter, Carol Jean, a successful salesperson for Time Warner, best selling author and speaker who lives in New York with her adman/writer husband, David, was the love of Erna's life. Carol understood the many sacrifices her Mother made for her. She was devoted to her Mom and flew down to visit every few weeks to be with her and monitor her care at Avalon Place. Erna always eagerly looked forward to Carol Jean's visits and gained great energy from their precious time together. Up until this past month Erna and Carol Jean still shopped at Steinmart's and Dillards and went out with her many friends. Erna Cahn was a truly extraordinary woman who will be immeasurably missed and fondly remembered. Without a doubt she brought happiness into the many lives she touched from her neighbors and friends on Stubbs Avenue to the men and women at both Azalea Estates and Avalon Place. She was a Monroe icon a caring, smart, spiritual woman, who lived a most healthy, independent and vigorous life that we could all aspire to. She is survived by Carol Jean and David Gold, her granddaughter, Shanti and her cousin, Greta Kende, 92, of New York City. Services will be held on Tuesday, October 9 at 11:00 am at Mulhearn Funeral Home, 2308 Sterlington Rd. Visitation will be Monday, October 8 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to CACE (Center for Advancement in Cancer Education), Suite 100, 300 Lancaster Avenue, Wynnewood, PA 19096. Online registry/condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

GRACE BRABHAM SERIO Young's Community Funeral home Ferriday, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Grace Brabham Serio, 95, of Ferriday , LA will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church on Monday, October 8, 2007 at 10:00 AM with Father Louis Skalar officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Mausoleum under the direction of Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday. Mrs. Serio was born November 12, 1911 in Amite County, MS and passed away Friday October 5, 2007 at Riverland Medical Center Ferriday. She was a long time resident of Ferriday, a Registered Nurse, and a member of the St. Patrick Catholic Church. She loved flowers and was a former member of the Ferriday Garden Club, Woman's Club, and St. Patrick Altar Society. She was preceded in death by her husband Guy R. Serio. Survivors include: Son; Richard Serio of Ferriday , La.Daughter-Grace McCaskill of Monroe, La. Daughter-Betty Moore of Metarie, La. Daughter-Joy Townsend and husband Buck of Euless, Texas Five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The Pallbearers will be Billy Rucker, Ray Routon, Ronnie Freeman, Buck Townsend, Craig White, Marshall Dempsey, Jerry Johns, and Julian Glanton. The Honorary Pallbearers will be Dr. Huey Moak, Kyler McNeely, and her nephews: Mack Brabham, Joe Brabham, Jack Brabham, Greg Walsh, Ron Walsh, Howard Melton Jr, Robert Serio, and Randy Walsh. The family will receive friends at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday , La. from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sunday with a Rosary Service at 6:00 October 7, 2007. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngsfh.com.

MR. WILLIAM THOMAS STRICKLAND Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA William Thomas Strickland, 81, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on October 5, 2007. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, October 8, 2007 at New Chapel Hill Cemetery with Rev. Josh Head of Decatur, Al. officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Bill was born on October 20, 1925 in Morrilton, Arkansas, His parents, Walter C. and Annie Jane Strickland preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Zerefhia; two daughters, Nita Jean Baldwin and Helen Phillips; two sons, James Elwin Strickland and William Thomas Strickland, Jr. and wife Karen; brother, Carol Gene Strickland; Also survived by seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He faithfully served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II, earning a bronze star for heroism. He worked for IMC in Sterlington for over 30 years. He will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather that taught us the meaning of unselfishness. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers are: Brandon Frix, Kerry Strickland, Kary Corbin, Mike Copeland, Blayne Copeland, Dylan Copeland. Visitation on Sunday, October 7, 2007 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

MRS. RUBY PRITCHETT SCOTT Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Scott, 90, of Sterlington, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, with Rev. Butch Goodman officiating. Interment to follow at Monroe Memorial Park, under the direction of Kilpatrick-Monroe. Mrs. Scott was born January 29, 1917 in Jackson, MS, and died October 6, 2007 at St. Joseph Nursing Home. Mrs. Scott attended St. Andrews Methodist Church until her health started to fail, and then moved her membership to Fairbanks Baptist Church. Mrs. Scott was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh V. Scott. Survivors include her daughter, Barbara Scott Barr; two grandchildren, Patricia McKeithen Lightsey and Wayne Lavell Barr; four great grandchildren, Jeremy Sean Lightsey, Lisa Nicole Barr, Keisha Lynn Barr and Scott Wayne Barr; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Monday at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

SHERI VERNON WHITTEN Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Sheri Vernon Whitten, age 48 of Grayson will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, October 7, 2007 from the Old Bethel Baptist Church west of Clarks with Rev. Keith Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in the Adams Cemetery west of Kelly. Mrs. Whitten was born in Hobbs, New Mexico on January 23, 1959 to the union of Carl and Ruth Green Vernon and died Friday, October 5, 2007 at Citizens Medical Center in Columbia. She was an elementary schoolteacher at Grayson Elementary School and a member of the Old Bethel Baptist Church. She founded the Little Feathers Drill Team and was an avid supporter of the Dixie Youth Baseball. She was coordinator and team captain for the Relay of Life Program. Survivors include her husband: Eddie Whitten, her children: Tommy and Jennifer Whitten and Keith Whitten all of Grayson, Gena and Jonathan Richmond of Columbia, her grandchildren: Alaina and Aiden, her mother: Ruth Green Vernon of Denver City, TX, her mother-in-law: Catherine Childress Whitten of Columbia, her brother: Gene Ivie of Amarillo, TX, her sisters: Tonya Harrison of Singer, TX and Carla Tipton of Oklahoma City, OK. Pallbearers will be members of the Dixie Boys All Stars which includes Jordan Laffoon, Cameron May, Tyler Guerrero, Andy Causey, Caleb Carr, Reginald Smith, Tyler Hooter, John Wesley Brockner, Dustin Green, Jacob Buntyn and Holden Volentine. Any planned memorials may be made to Relay of Life, % Cheryl Mulligan, Grayson, LA 71435 Services for Sheri Vernon Whitten, age 48 of Grayson will be held at 2:00 PM, S unday, October 7, 2007 from the Old Bethel Baptist Church west of Clarks with Rev. Keith Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in the Adams Cemetery west of Kelly. Mrs. Whitten was born in Hobbs, New Mexico on January 23, 1959 to the union of Carl and Ruth Green Vernon and died Friday, October 5, 2007 at Citizens Medical Center in Columbia. She was an elementary schoolteacher at Grayson Elementary School and a member of the Old Bethel Baptist Church. She founded the Little Feathers Drill Team and was an avid supporter of the Dixie Youth Baseball. She was coordinator and team captain for the Relay of Life Program. Survivors include her husband: Eddie Whitten, her children: Tommy and Jennifer Whitten and Keith Whitten all of Grayson, Gena and Jonathan Richmond of Columbia, her grandchildren: Alaina and Aiden, her mother: Ruth Green Vernon of Denver City, TX, her mother-in-law: Catherine Childress Whitten of Columbia, her brother: Gene Ivie of Amarillo, TX, her sisters: Tonya Harrison of Singer, TX and Carla Tipton of Oklahoma City, OK. Pallbearers will be members of the Dixie Boys All Stars which includes Jordan Laffoon, Cameron May, Tyler Guerrero, Andy Causey, Caleb Carr, Reginald Smith, Tyler Hooter, John Wesley Brockner, Dustin Green, Jacob Buntyn and Holden Volentine. Any planned memorials may be made to Relay of Life, % Cheryl Mulligan, Grayson, LA 71435.

Tommy Ainsworth, 72
HOUMA — Tommy Ainsworth, a retired oilfield worker, died Friday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Monday at Rosefield Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Arthur Clyde Fletcher, 83
JONESVILLE — Arthur Clyde Fletcher died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island.

Elizabeth Hightowner, 87
RUSTON — Elizabeth Jennings Warner Hightower, a bookkeeper, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Monday at Atlanta Methodist Church Cemetery south of Winnfield. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Mary Rayford, 89
TALLULAH — Mary Rayford died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Grace B. Serio, 95
FERRIDAY — Grace Brabham Serio, a retired registered nurse, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. today with a rosary beginning at 6 p.m. at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Internment will be in Woodlawn Mausoleum.

Ruby Jean Tomblin, 71
CHATHAM — Ruby Jean Tomblin, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Church of the Nazarene, Jonesboro. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Mount Olive Cemetery in Ouachita Parish under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Allen, Bety Rabalais: 2 p.m. today, Archibald First Baptist Church.
Brinson, Mary Virginia: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Carr, Eugenia H.: 2 p.m. today, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Gaston, Fannie Hamp: 11 a.m. Monday, Mount Arrack Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hill, Henry Dewayne: 2 p.m. today, Peter Rock Baptist Church, Monroe.
Price, Jessie: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe

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

ERNA LEVI CAHN Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Erna Levi Cahn was born in the tiny German town of Heigerloch in 1908. She came to the U.S. as a young woman, fortuitously escaping the Nazi Holocaust, which claimed her beloved father, sister, niece and many other family members. She married Victor Cahn, who himself had within a hairs breadth escaped the Nazis. They married in Monroe in December, 1941 and lived on Adams Street at the intersection of three railroads. They were blessed with a daughter, Carol Jean, in 1944. Victor worked very hard selling pipe and steel and on weekends both he and Erna bought, raised and delivered chickens together to the wonderful people of downtown Monroe. Victor passed away too soon in 1953. Erna Cahn was loved by all who had the good fortune to know her. She represented the epitome of warmth, determination, caring and goodness. She lived on her own at the Stubbs Avenue home that she and Victor had built in good health until she was 95! Well into her 90's when she could no longer drive, Erna walked continually everywhere to shop and visit friends-often walking from Riverside Drive all the way to the Walmart. During her long walks she made many new friends of all ages and backgrounds who were immediately impressed by her indomitable spirit and ready smile. Her many friends brought great happiness into her life, that she always gratefully returned. In memory of her sister, who had been a trained classical pianist in Germany, Erna taught herself to play the piano and treated friends and family to wonderful waltzes and show tunes. Playing the piano was always a great source of joy and comfort to her and she continued to play and entertain people even after a recent stroke made it difficult to use one of her hands. Erna was also renowned as a great cook. She loved preparing her German specialties for family, friends and neighbors and always had a tasty treat ready for visitors. Her home was "the place" for Neville teens in the late 50's. Her daughter, Carol Jean, a successful salesperson for Time Warner, best selling author and speaker who lives in New York with her adman/writer husband, David, was the love of Erna's life. Carol understood the many sacrifices her Mother made for her. She was devoted to her Mom and flew down to visit every few weeks to be with her and monitor her care at Avalon Place. Erna always eagerly looked forward to Carol Jean's visits and gained great energy from their precious time together. Up until this past month Erna and Carol Jean still shopped at Steinmart's and Dillards and went out with her many friends. Erna Cahn was a truly extraordinary woman who will be immeasurably missed and fondly remembered. Without a doubt she brought happiness into the many lives she touched from her neighbors and friends on Stubbs Avenue to the men and women at both Azalea Estates and Avalon Place. She was a Monroe icon a caring, smart, spiritual woman, who lived a most healthy, independent and vigorous life that we could all aspire to. She is survived by Carol Jean and David Gold, her granddaughter, Shanti and her cousin, Greta Kende, 92, of New York City. Services will be held on Tuesday, October 9 at 11:00 am at Mulhearn Funeral Home, 2308 Sterlington Rd. Visitation will be Monday, October 8 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to CACE (Center for Advancement in Cancer Education), Suite 100, 300 Lancaster Avenue, Wynnewood, PA 19096. Online registry/condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

DEATHS Joseph Callendar, 80
BASTROP — Joseph Callendar, a retired painter, died today. Service are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home. Burial will be in Tillou Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Bennie Rhea Hemphill Ford, 89
Bennie Rhea Hemphill Ford, of West Monroe, a retired private nurse, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Gladys Marsh, 78
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Gladys Marsh, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Reeks Cemetery, Oak Grove. Visitation is 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Sunshine Medica, 94
RUSTON — Sunshine Medica, a retired school teacher, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Edward Thomas Norton Sr., 83
Edward Thomas Norton Sr., of Monroe, a self-employed brick mason, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Matthews Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial will be in in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Ruby Pritchett Scott, 90
Ruby Pritchett Scott, of Sterlington, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

William Thomas Strickland, 81
DECATUR — William Thomas Strickland, formerly of West Monroe, a retired supervisor at IMC, died Friday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at New Chapel Hill Cemetery, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Ainsworth, Tommy: 10 a.m. today, Rosefield Cemetery.
Fletcher, Arthur Clyde: 10 a.m. today, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Gaston, Fannie Hamp: 11 a.m. today, Mount Arrack Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hightower, Elizabeth Jennings Warner: 2 p.m. today, Atlanta Methodist Church Cemetery near Winnfield.
Price, Jessie: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Serio, Grace Brabham: 10 a.m. today, St. Patrick Catholic Church, Ferriday.
Tomblin, Ruby Jean: 11 a.m. today, Church of the Nazarene, Jonesboro

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

CHARLES EUGENE VAUGHAN JR Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Charles Eugene Vaughan JR, of Monroe, LA will be held Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at 2:00 PM at First United Methodist Church of Monroe, with Rev. Larry Stafford and Rev. JoAnn Cooper officiating. Interment will follow at Christ Church Cemetery at Bastrop, LA. Mr. Vaughan was born November 25, 1916 in Mer Rouge, LA, the son of C. Eugene Vaughan and Mary Michie Vaughan. After graduation from LA Tech University in 1939, he joined Louisiana Power & Light Company in West Monroe, where he served as Division Manager and was honored as a Vice President during his last year, when he retired in 1983. His entire business career was with L P & L, except for four years spent as Captain and Aircraft Maintenance Officier in the 336 Bomb Group in World War II. He was a devoted member of the First United Methodist Church of Monroe since 1947, except for a short period in the 50's, and 60's when he assisted Rev. Lea Joiner as First Chairman of the Board in the organization of the outhside United Methodist Church. He was also active in a number of community service organizations including, President of the United Givers Fund of Ouachita Parish, President of West Monroe Rotary Club, and as a Director of the LA Tech Engineering Foundation. He was also named a Paul Harris Fellow while in the Rotary Club. He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Gwendolyn Ball Vaughan; two daughters and two son-in-laws, Catherine Vaughan Murphy and husband Glenn of Alexandria, LA, Mary Vaughan Richardson and husband Glen of Monroe, LA; five grandchildren,Charles Mark Murphy and wife Jennifer of Bossier City, LA, Beth Murphy Mahaffey and husband Mark of Baton Rouge, LA, Rebecca Richardson and Angela Richardson of Dallas, TX, and Julie Richardson of Shreveport, LA; four great-grandchildren, McKenzie Vaughan Murphy and Madison Elizabeth Murphy of Bossier City, LA and Charles Michael Mahaffey and Maxwell Eric Mahaffey of Baton Rouge, LA. Pallbearers will be Charles Montgomery, Russell Montgomery, Sal G. Giannobile, Jay Ball, Jeff Smart, and Gary Richardson. Honary Pallbearers will be The Men's Bible Class of First United Methodist Methodist Church. Visitation will be Tuesday October 9, 2007 from 12:30 PM until service time at First United Methodist Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

DOROTHY CAMP "DOT" MARTIN Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mrs. Dorothy Camp "Dot" Martin, 80, of West Monroe, LA will be 11:30 AM Tuesday, October 9, 2007 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Rusty Grant and James A. Sample officiating. Private Family Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Calhoun, LA. Dot went to be with the Lord on October 6, 2007 in West Monroe, LA. She fought Parkinson's Disease for 17 years. She was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church. She was a retired Registered Nurse, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Mrs. Martin is preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Gilbert Thomas "Tom" Martin Jr.; children, Sharon Kay Martin Reitzammer and husband Rocky, Gilbert Thomas "Gil" Martin, III. and wife Pam, & Kimberly Ina "Kim" Martin; five grandchildren, Heather Elizabeth Martin, Ryan Phillip Reitzammer, Gilbert Thomas "Tommy" Martin, IV., Shane Isaac Reitzammer, and Ella Sage Reitzammer; two great grandchildren, Kasen Nathaniel Martin, and Logan Alexander Martin; brother, Laron Camp and sister, Lavon Camp Nastasi. Pallbearers will be Ryan Reitzammer, Tommy Martin, Shane Reitzammer, Rocky Reitzammer, Bob Baker, and Bob Brantley. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday, October 8, 2007 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home in Monroe, LA or Edgewood Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA. Online Condolences/Registry: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

LARRY S. GREEN Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Larry Steven Green, 66, of West Monroe, beloved husband, father, papaw, and friend passed away Sunday surrounded by his loving family. Services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, October 9, 2007 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Monty Hogg officiating. A private family interment will follow. Larry is survived by his devoted wife Millie Green; daughter, Mistie G. Myers and husband Jay; son, Shad Green and wife Mandy; six adoring grandsons, Brandon, Brent, and Branson Myers, Logan, Rylan and Nate Green; brother, Stanley; sister, Penny, and life long friend Fred Hamel. Pallbearers will be Brandon, Brent, and Branson Myers, Bobby Aulds, Larry Arbour, and Harold White. Honorary Pallbearers will be Fred Hamel, Jackie Clowers, Robert Cannon, Gary Shumate, Merwin McKinney, Justin Jones, Rannie Russell, Malcolm Maddox, and Mike Valley. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday, October 8, 2007 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Joseph Callendar, 80
BASTROP — Joseph Callendar, a retired painter, died today. Service are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home. Burial will be in Tillou Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Bennie Rhea Hemphill Ford, 89
Bennie Rhea Hemphill Ford, of West Monroe, a retired private nurse, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Gladys Marsh, 78
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Gladys Marsh, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Reeks Cemetery, Oak Grove. Visitation is 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

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

AUDREY MARTHA DUNN Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Graveside services for Audrey Martha Dunn of Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA with Rev. Betty Swanson officiating. Mrs. Dunn was born in Ouachita Parish and passed away at her residence October 6, 2007 in Monroe, LA. She was member of Parkview Baptist Church for many years and was retired from Palace Department Store. Mrs. Dunn is survived by her daughters: Tena Hunter and Joan Chefin and husband, Jerrel; three grandchildren: Bill Wood, Jr., Susan Wood and Stacey Smith; great grandchildren: Aaron, Michael, Ashleigh, Morgan, Audrey, Isaac, and Hunter. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home-Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

BENNIE RHEA HEMPHILL FORD Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Funeral services for Bennie Rhea Hemphill Ford, 89, of West Monroe will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday October 10, 2007 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Dennis Anger officiating. Interment will follow in the Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. Mrs. Ford died Sunday October 7, 2007 at her residence in West Monroe. She was a member of the Cypress Street Church of God, West Monroe. Mrs. Ford's hobbies included working with her flowers, gardening and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe E. Ford, daughter, Gloria Gene Allen, grandsons, James Larry Allen and Joe Deavors Allen and very special friend, Dwight Hallock. Survivors include a daughter, Donna Simms of Simsboro, LA; son, Larry Ford and wife Janie Burl of Laurel, MS; grandchildren, Thea Yegerlehner of Palmyra, MO, Benji Rigney of Wayne Clark, MS, Sonya Nyegaard of Farmerville, LA, Dallas Allen of Ruston, LA, Lori Michele Brown of Arcadia, LA, Heather Pickett of Ruston, LA, Taff Watts of Arcadia, LA. She also has eighteen great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be son-in-law Bill Simms, grandson-in-law Frederick Nyegaard, great grandson, Elvis "Lee" Nyegaard, great grandson, Bengaman Nyegaard, grandson-in-law Tim Brown, and great nephew Donald Wayne Carey. Honorary Pallbearers will be Thea Yegerlehner, Michael Yegerlehner, Nancy Yegerlehner, Brian Yegerlehner, Haley Jenkins and Allison Brown. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday October 9, 2007 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Memorials may be to the Cypress Street Church of God in West Monroe. Online Condolences/Registry: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.

EDWARD THOMAS NORTON, SR. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Edward Thomas Norton, Sr., 83, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at St. Matthews Catholic Church in Monroe, La. Father Joe Putauttally will officiate. Burial will be at Monroe Memorial Park, Monroe LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Norton was born November 7, 1923 in Dorchester, Mass. and passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2007. Mr. Norton was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dorothy Norton and parents, William Norton and Catherine Fitzgerald Norton, daughter, Mary Louise Devillier. Mr. Norton was a member of St. Matthews Catholic Church, member of Knight of Columbus, Member of Brick Layers Association Local 03, Served in the U.S. Army during World War II, Mr. Norton was a Master Brick Mason who was instrumental with the development and growth of Monroe, LA. Mr. Norton is survived by his daughters; Susan McFarlin of Cary, N.C., Dee Dee Wilkinson and husband George A. Wilkinson, Sr.; sons, Edward T. Norton, Jr. and wife Evelyn of Bently, La., Joseph Norton and wife Theresa of Jena, LA., Jamie Norton of Monroe, LA., John Norton and wife Joni Phillips Norton of Monroe, LA. Survived by seventeen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Pallbearers will be Jamie Norton, Edward Norton, Jr., Joseph Norton, John Paul Norton, Allen Wilkinson, Josef Cook. Visitation will be Tuesday October 9, 2007 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

EVA WEATHERSBY CHARRIER CURRY Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA "Miss Eva" was born June 29, 1919 in Wisner, LA to the union of the late John Howard & Addie Coleman Weathersby Sr. She went home to be with her Lord on October 8, 2007 following a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Mrs. Curry was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband of 34 years, Sam Charrier; a son, Sammy Charrier; two sisters, Elsie Higgs & Ruby Driskill; and a brother, John Howard Weathersby Jr. Funeral services will be held at 10:00AM Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at the First Baptist Church of Delhi with Dr. Marcus Murphy officiating. Burial will be in the Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Visitation wil be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at Cox Funeral Home. Miss Eva was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church where she was active in the Choir and WMU and was also a member of the Delhi Garden Club. She is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, J. W. "Bill" Curry of Delhi; two sons, Bobby Charrier and his wife Brenda of Delhi, & Mark Charrier and his wife Christine of Lafayette, LA; a daughter, Evanette Charrier of Lafayette, LA; a sister, Mildred Johnson of Little Rock, AR; six grandchildren, five great grandchildren and one great great grandchild and a host of loving friends. She is also survived by two step sons, James Curry and his wife Merle of Delhi and Charles Curry and his wife Edda of West Monroe, LA. Pallbearers will be Karl Stephan, Sam Charrier, Giles Bradley, Wyatt Ford, Jim Free, Randy Collins and Bud LaPrarie. The family wishes to express a special thanks to a special caregiver, Brenda Thompson, & to the staffs of Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi & Richland Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Any planned memorials may be made to the Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation or the LA Baptist Childrens Home. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our website at www.coxfuneral.com.

MRS. SUNSHINE MCKINNEY MEDICA Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Sunshine McKinney Medica of Ruston will be held at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston on Wednesday, October 10, at 10:00 AM. Officiating the service will be Rev. Terry Long and Dr. Andrew Johnson. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, October 9, 2007. Mrs. Medica was born in Simsboro, LA., on April 26, 1913. She passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2007, in Ruston at age 94. She graduated from high school in Gibsland and received B.A. and M.A. degrees at Louisiana Tech. While at Tech she was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma and Delta Zata sororities. She was proud to have been a member of the first class to receive a Master's Degree in Education at Tech. She and her late husband Nick had been loyal supporters of Tech Athletics for many years. Mrs. Medica was a long time faithful member of First Baptist Church of Ruston. She was pianist in the Primary S.S. department for 55 years. She was retired after 34 years in the Lincoln Parish school system. She also served as a hostess at Kilpatrick Funeral Home for 27 years. Mrs. Medica was preceded in death by her husband Nick, her parents Thomas J. and Janie Ethridge McKinney, and her long-time friend and housekeeper, Berths Seaberry. She is survived by her cousin Marguerite M. Lucky of Jonesboro, and also by several 2 cousins. They include Susan Lucky Horn of Brevard, NC. , who grew up considering Sunshine another grandmother or a very special aunt; and Betsy Anne Moreland of Homer, who had been a frequent visitor to Sunshine. Many friends, lots of whom were ex-students, also survive. To most of them she was always "Miss Sunshine". Very special friends who were family to her were Carolyn and Rodney Banks, who were always attentive to her during her past few years, which greatly improved the quality of life for Sunshine. Memorials will be welcome at the Baptist Children's Home in Monroe and First Baptist Church of Ruston. One very fitting memorial to "Miss Sunshine" would be to read a book to a child. On line condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

WILLIAM ORVIL DURRETT Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA William Orvil Durrett of Simsboro, LA was born February 3, 1920, the son of Hester Mozelle, Daniel Durrett and Daniel Richard Durrett. He past away Monday, October 8, 2007. Memorial services will be held 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 10, 2007, at Oak Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church south of Simsboro with the Reverend Ron Cathey officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. W. O. was a cotton farmer, a cattle farmer, and a tree farmer. He spent 34 years working for the U.S. Department of Agriculture as County Executive Director for Jackson and Winn Parishes from 1949-1985. During this time he met and became friends with many families in the area. He was a member of the Jonesboro Lions Club and the American Legion Post 0070 of Arcadia, LA. During WW11 he served on the USS Bootes. He was well known for his support of Simsboro High School Athletics, attending every sport his six children took part. This support continued with grandchildren and great grandchildren. The Lady Techsters provided enjoyment to him for many years. Mr. Durrett was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 55 years Myrtle McClellan Durrett, his sister Hester Elizabeth Stinnett and his brother Ralph D. Durrett. He is survived by three sons, Richard and wife Nancy Durrett of Ruston, Don and wife Martha Durrett, and Doug Durrett of Simsboro; three daughters, Diane Alexander of Minden, Sue and husband David Gullatt, Marilyn and husband Ted Polman of Simsboro; one sister, Joyce Ann McKinniss of Loveland, Ohio; sisters-in-law Mary E. Cathey of Simsboro, and Doris Heard of San Antonio, Texas. Pawpaw had 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be grandsons Ricky Durrett, Tony Durrett, Daniel Durrett, Toby Polman, Garrett Durrett, and nephew Gary Cathey. Visitation will be from Tuesday October 9, 2007 from 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA. Memorials may be made to the Oak Grove Memorial Cemetery Fund, 11341 Hwy. 80, Simsboro, La.

WILLIE MAE ROGERS Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mrs. Willie Mae Rogers, 86, of Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday October 10, 2007 at Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mrs. Rogers was born July 13, 1921 at the Tabor house in Union Parish to Arthur E. and Zyphia Mae McCallum Stewart. After graduating from Jonesboro Hodge High School, she worked at the Advanced Drug Store in Hodge. It was there she met her husband, R. Willis Rogers, who drove the Nehi delivery truck that serviced the drug store. They were married on March 24, 1940 at Hodge Baptist Church. Mr. Rogers died in 1973. Mrs. Rogers was a loyal and loving wife for 33 years. Mrs. Rogers was also a sweet and devoted mother of twin girls, grandmother to five grandchildren and great grandmother to five. Mrs. Rogers took pride in her family and her home. She enjoyed entertaining and was able to live in her home until a few months ago. Mrs. Rogers was preceded in death by her parents: Arthur E. and Zyphia Mae McCallum Steward; husband: R. Willis Rogers and brother: Jimmy E. Stewart. Mrs. Rogers is survived by daughters: Linda Ann Rogers Boyd of Ruston and Glenda Sue Rogers Futrell of Monroe; grandchildren: Ann Thompson and husband Russ of Ruston, Trevor McClanahan of Dallas, Susan Boyd of New Orleans, Megan Harper and husband James of Monroe, and Emily Boyd of Dallas; great-grandchildren Mary Arthur, Henry, Ethan, Adam, and Ryan. Visitation will be 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to The American Heart Association. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

Erna Levi Cahn, 91
Erna Levi Cahn of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in the Jewish Cemetery.

Joseph Callendar, 80
BASTROP — Joseph Callendar, a retired painter, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Tillou Cemetery, Bastrop.

Eva Charrier Curry, 88
DELHI — Eva Charrier Curry, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be in Delhi Masonic Cemetery.

Mary Evelyn Goins, 63
Mary Evelyn Goins of Monroe, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Monroe. Visitation is noon until 7 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Larry S. Green, 66
Larry S. Green of West Monroe, an electrical contractor, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be private at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun.

Ruth Johnson, 95
BASTROP — Ruth Johnson, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2:30 p.m. today at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Dorothy Camp Martin, 80
Dorothy Camp "Dot" Martin of West Monroe, a retired registered nurse, died Saturday. Services are 11:30 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 11 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home. Burial will be private at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun.

Ruby Bell Scott, 90
Ruby Bell Scott of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe.

Charles E. Vaughan Jr., 90
Charles Eugene Vaughan Jr. of Monroe, a district manager with LP&L, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Peggy Goodwin Webb, 80
ALEXANDRIA — Peggy Goodwin Webb died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of John Kramer & Son Funeral Home, Alexandria.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Marsh, Gladys: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Medica, Sunshine: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Norton Sr., Edward Thomas: 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. Matthews Catholic Church, Monroe.
Price, Jessie: 11 a.m. today, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Scott, Ruby Pritchett: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe

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

CAROLYN SUE PANZICO JOHNSON Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mrs. Carolyn Sue Panzico Johnson, 63 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, October 11, 2007 at Ceader Crest Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Greg Clark and Rev. David Moreland officiating. Interment to follow at Monroe Memorial Park, Monroe, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mrs. Johnson was born December 21, 1943 in Monroe, LA and passed away October 8, 2007 in West Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by a sister, Vicky Atkins Mobley. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband Wayne Johnson; sisters, Francis Beebe and husband Ralph Beebe, Shirley Robinson and Barbara Milley; brothers, Sonny Panzico and Bobby Panzico and a half-brother, Anthony Panzico; and 7 grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Cedar Crest Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilatricfuneral homes.com.

CATHERINE SIMMONS Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine Simmons, age 78, of Ruston formerly of Vidalia, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M, Thursday, October 11, 2007 at Cook Baptist Church in Ruston. Officiating the service will be Dr. Mike Holloway. Graveside services to be held at 2:30 P.M. Thursday at Natchez Cemetery in Natchez, MS under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Mrs. Simmons was born in Port Gibson, MS on March 20, 1929 and passed away in Ruston, LA on October 9, 2007. Mrs. Simmons was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Vidalia and for the past few years attended Cook Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband Ellzey (P.E.) Simmons who passed away in 2003. She is survived by her children: Maru Henry of Downsville, and Ellzey Simmons Jr. of Ruston; grandchildren: Cindy Hebert of Downsville, Keith Henry of Denham Springs, Michael Henry of Shreveport, Cullen Simmons and April Simmons of Ruston; great grandchildren: Garrett Hebert, Pepper Hebert and Jake Simmons. Visitation will be Wednesday October 10, 2007 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. On line condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

EDNA "TUTA" HEATH Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Funeral services for Edna "Tuta" Heath, 86, of Rayville, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, October 11, 2007 at the First Baptist Church, Rayville, LA with Rev. Keith Evans and Rev. Bill Lovett officiating. Interment will follow in Antioch Cemetery, Rayville under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Edna Heath was born on October 10, 1920 in Rayville, LA and passed away on Monday, October 8, 2007 after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Heath was a member of Antioch Baptist Church near Rayville. She was the Cafeteria Manager of the Archibald Special School for 17 years. The family would like to give a special Thank You to Dr. Albert Kerr and the staff of Richardson Medical Center in Rayville. A favorite memory of Mrs. Tuta's was family and friends gathering to eat her delicious southern meals and sweets. Her greatest joy in life included her family, flowers, and cooking.......... making sure, everyone was well fed. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Noland Pipes, Ben Pipes, her twin brother, Joe L. Pipes; sisters, Jessie Garrett and Bessie Camp who were twins; grandson, Chad Alan Heath; son-in-law, Ricky Spencer and her special aunt, Ruth Noland. Survivors include her Husband, W.T. "Sonny" Heath of Rayville; Daughter, Janice Heath Spencer of Rayville; Sons, Joe Heath and wife, Shirley of Rayville, Tom Heath and wife, Dora of Rayville, Roy Ray Heath of Rayville, and John Heath and wife, Shirley of Rayville; 11 Grandchildren; 15 Great Grandchildren, and a Host of Nieces and Nephews. Pallbearers will be Grandsons, Tyler Heath, Brant Heath, Ryan Heath, John Thomas Heath, Eric Spencer, Nephews, Bill Pipes, George Camp, and Kenny Harper. Visitation will be 5:00 PM till 9:00 PM, Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Memorial may be made to St. Jude's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, in memory of Chad Alan Heath. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneral homes.com

MRS. DENNER WALLACE HAMM Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mrs. Denner Wallace Hamm, 91 of West Monroe, LA will be at 1:00 PM, Thursday, October 11, 2007 at Greenville Cemetery, Greenville, Mississippi under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Hamm was born April 16, 1916 in Red Bay Alabama and passed away October 9, 2007 in Monroe, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by her husband, Austin Hamm, son, Jerry Wayne Hamm, sister, Lonie Issabelle, and a brother, J. T. Wallace. Mrs. Hamm is survived by her children; Earline Roulston, Shirlene Grissett, Ginny Murphy and husband Henry, Doris Armstrong and husband Mike, Leland Hamm and wife Kathy; 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

Marie Allen, 87
Marie Allen of Monroe, a retired Montgomery Ward sales clerk, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mount Ararat Cemetery, Downsville under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Floyd James Collins, 39
Floyd James Collins of Monroe, a laborer, died Saturday. Services are noon Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is noon-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Marlon 'Bo' Duncan, 23
TALLULAH — Marlon "Bo" Duncan, a laborer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

William Orvil Durrett, 87
RUSTON — William Orvil Durrett, an executive director for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Oak Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Bennie Hemphill Ford, 89
Bennie Rhea Hemphill Ford of West Monroe, a private nurse, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Deborah 'Kathy' Foster, 46
FARMERVILLE — Deborah "Kathy" Redden Foster, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Sardis Cemetery.

Michael J. Kirk, 70
RIVERSIDE, N.J. — Michael J. Kirk, a crossing guard for Riverside Police Department, formerly of Monroe, died Sunday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Casimir Church, Riverside under the direction of Henry Funeral Home, Audubon, N.J. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Friday and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church.

Edward T. Norton Sr., 83
Edward Thomas Norton Sr. of Monroe, a retired brick mason, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at St. Mathew Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Edna Reese, 64
WINNSBORO — Edna Reese, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Willie Mae Rogers, 86
Willie Mae Rogers of Monroe, a retired home interior displayer, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Travis Sikes, 59
EDWARSVILLE, Kan. — Travis Sikes, formerly of Clarks, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kansas City Funeral Directors, Kansas City, Kan.

Thomas Watkins, 63
TALLULAH — Thomas Watkins died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Clorea Yeisley, 97
TALLULAH — Clorea Yeisley died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Curry, Eva Charrier: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Delhi.
Dunn, Audrey Martha: 11 a.m. today, Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.
Goins, Mary Evelyn: 11 a.m. Saturday, Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Monroe.
Medica, Sunshine: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Norton Sr., Edward Thomas: 10 a.m. today, St. Matthew Catholic Church, Monroe

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

ALICE HEARD Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston, LA Graveside funeral services for Ms. Alice Heard will be held Friday, October 12, 2007, at 11:00 A.M. at Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Officiating will be Reverend Andy Hurst. Alice was born August 18, 1928 in Ruston and passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at her home in Monroe after a brief illness. Alice grew up in Ruston and graduated from Ruston High School. She then attended Louisiana State University and Louisiana Tech University where she attained a degree in Fine Arts in 1950. She taught art at Southfield School in Shreveport and later became the first female art instructor at the University of Louisiana, Monroe. She married John C. Morris, Jr. of Rayville and from this union four sons were born who were the love of her life. Besides her sons, her greatest love was art. She was an accomplished painter having won several awards for her work, which had a unique and recognizable style. Alice was predeceased by her parents, Raymond and Mayme Cargill Heard of Ruston. Alice is survived by her sons, Jay Morris and his wife, Emily, of Monroe, Raymond Heard Morris of Monroe, Richard A. "Al" Morris of Atlanta, Georgia, and Lee Cargill Morris of Monroe and her grandchildren, John C. Morris IV, Ashley Elizabeth Morris, and Carrie Jefferies Morris. She is also survived by her sisters, Carrie Lee Link and her husband, George Link, of Monroe and Priscilla Heard Bowman of Ruston as well a niece, four nephews and many grandnieces and grandnephews. Alice will be remembered for her friendly and engaging personality, her wit, her unique and eccentric ways, her love of art, and her love for her four sons. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the charity of your choice.

CORA AVIS MCMILLIAN BEASLEY Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mrs. Cora Avis McMillian Beasley, 72 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, October 12, 2007 at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Beasley was born August 11, 1935 in Baskin, LA and passed away October 9, 2007 in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of Seigle Assembly of God Church. Mrs. Beasley was preceded in death by husband, Lemuel W. Beasley, parents, Allen and Bertha Ramsey McMillian; sister, Mary Agnes Nobles and a granddaughter, Wendy Michelle Metcalf. She is survived by her children; Ronnie Metcalf and wife, Sheila, Donna Head and husband, Don, Linda Beasley and Sharon Gilley; 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be; Gary Nobles, Michael Nobles, Bobby Thompson, Mike Moore, Richard Kelly and Charles Robertson. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Grace's Home for Abused Animals, P.O. Box 1305 West Monroe, LA 71294. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

ELLIOTT RAY "PEE WEE" EDWARDS Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Grave side services for Mr. Elliott Ray "Pee Wee" Edwards, age 79, from Ruston will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday October 12, 2007 at Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston. Officiating the service will be Rev. Jerry Adkins and Rev. Larry Emory under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Mr. Edwards "Pee Wee" was born November 27, 1927 and passed away October 10, 2007. He was an Army Veteran of WWII and was a movie theatre manager for many years. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Frances Hancock Edwards and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be Thursday October 11, 2007 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials to be made to The Methodist Children's Home, The Salvation Army both of Ruston, LA, or the charity of donor's choice. On line condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

MR. FREDDRICK VINCENT "FREDDIE" MARTELLO Young's Funeral Home Ferriday, LA Mr. Freddrick Vincent "Freddie" Martello, 75 of Ferriday, LA will be held at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday, LA on Saturday, October 13, 2007 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Wayne Gray officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens at 2:00 PM under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, in Ferriday. Mr. Martello was born July 10, 1932 in West Monroe, LA and passed Tuesday October 9, 2007 at Riverland Medical Center in Ferriday. He was a resident on Ferriday, the owner and operator of Martello Trucking and he was a member of the First Baptist Church, Clayton, LA. Freddie proudly served his country in the United States Army Air Corps. He is preceded in death by his father Vincent Martello and mother Marie Martello Mitchell. He is survived by his wife Gloria Brocato Martello of Ferriday, LA; daughter Tonya Martello Smith and her husband Pat of Bastrop, LA, daughter Lydia Martello Ellett of Leland, LA, daughter Ann Martello Chapman and her husband of West Monroe, LA ;son Vince Martello and his wife Angela of West Monroe, LA; daughter Donna Deukmijjan of California; Sister Margaret Biscotto of Dallas, TX; sister Helen Gill of Natchez, MS; Grandchildren; Ashley Ardoin, James Chapman, Tom Ellett, Sare Elett, Allen Chapman, Jasie Martello, Great Grandson; Matthew Ardoin. The Pallbearers will be David Tate, Pat Smith, Richard Matthews, Michael Chapman, Allen Chapman, Tom Ellett, Johnny Nunnery and David Nunnery. Honoary Pallbearers will be Dr. O'Brian, Dr. Moak, Dr. Gibson, Roger Carter, William Wheat, and Walter Creed. The family will receive friends at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday, LA from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday October 12, 2007. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngsfh.com

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