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April 1, 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ALMADINE AULDS FARRAR FUNERAL HOME Farmerville, LA. Graveside services for Almadine Aulds, 86, of Farmerville, will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at Smackover Cemetery in Smackover, AR with Bro. Truett West officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mrs. Aulds, a self-employed cosmetologist, died Friday, March 28, 2008. After graduating high school, she attended beauty school, obtained her cosmetology degree and Masters degree, began teaching cosmetology, and was an award winning cosmetologist. She opened her own business and was a successful businesswoman for 50 years. She was also an avid artist who won many awards for her beautiful paintings and was a member of the D'Arbonne Art Association. Preceding her in death were her parents: Levi & Priannah Adams; her first husband, Will Fate Gunter and husband, John J. Aulds, brother Wayne Adams & sister-in-law, Deane Adams. Mrs. Aulds is survived by 3 sons: Richard Gunter & wife, Donna of Kenai, AK.; David L. Gunter also of Kenai, AK; and Winfred Gunter & wife, Kimila of Calhoun, LA; 3 brothers: Russell G. Adams & wife, Marie of Farmerville; Layne Adams & wife, Carol of GA; and Sam D. Adams & wife, Anita of Farmerville; 1 sister: Sarah Nix of Farmerville; 6 grandchildren: Andy Gunter, Windy Ann Gunter, Ashlie Gunter, Wesley Gunter, Wade Gunter, and William Gunter; 6 great grandchildren: Olivia Farrell, Titan Farrell, Bridger Brewer, Alexa Wolf, John Allen Wolf, and Chance Chilson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are William Gunter, Wesley Gunter, Clint Griffin, Lorn Nix, Dan Nix and Steve Adams. Visitation will be 5:00 P. M. until 7:00 P. M. Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.farrarfh.com

BOBBY EUGENE REDDEN Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Mr. Bobby Eugene Redden, 78 of Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, April 2, 2008, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Interment to follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Simsboro, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Bobby Redden was born August, 14, 1929 in Bryceland, LA., and died Saturday, March 29, 2008 in Monroe, LA, He is preceded in death by his wife; Margaret Redden. He served in the U. S. Navy and was a longtime employee of Ellington Construction as a Construction Supervisor. He is survived by daughter; Constance Walls of San Antonio, TX, sons; Steven Redden of Buford, GA, Michael Redden of Black Mountain, N.C, daughter in law; Greta Redden, grandchildren; Russell Walls, Robert Walls, Shannon Redden, Ashley Redden, Megan Snyder, Danielle Spillers, great grandchildren; Alora Redden, Aubrey Cockrall, Emily Marie Snyder. Pallbearers will be family members. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to wwwkilpatrickfuneral homes.com

KENNETH B. MEARS Kinner & Stevens Funeral Home, Jena, LA Mr. Kenneth B. Mears, age 61 of Jena, LA passed away Sunday March 30, 2008 at the La Salle General Hospital. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday April 1, 2008 at the Chapel of Kinner & Stevens Funeral Home in Jena, LA. Rev. Ed. Jelks and Rev. Johnny Phillips will officiate with burial in the Woodland Cemetery of Jena. Kenny was born to the union of C.M. and Marianna Baker Mears on December 21, 1946 in Monticello, AR. He was a member of East Jena Baptist Church. Kenny is survived by his Wife, Mrs. Olga Mears, of Jena, LA; his mother Mrs. Marianna Mears of Kingwood, TX; one daughter Cheryl Marie Fishback; three brothers, John C. Mears of Kingwood, TX, Don Mears of Ruston, LA and George W. Mears of Shreveport, LA; 2 grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren, 9 step great-grandchildren, 13 step great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be John C. Mears, Don C. Mears, George W. Mears, Patrick C. Mears, Daniel Dean, and John Curry Poland. Honorary Pallbearers will be Billy Dean, Jarod Smith, and Robert Pagell. Friends may call at the Funeral Home on April 1, 2008 from 8:00 AM until time of service at 3:00 PM. Online condolences may be posted at kinner@centurytel.net

TROYCE GUICE Laird Funeral Home NATCHEZ, MS Troyce Eual Guice, 75, a retired businessman, died Saturday at the Natchez Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Mr. Guice was born in St. Joseph, LA, graduated from Joseph Moore Davidson High School and attended Mississippi Southern University. He moved to the Miss-Lou area in 1954, opening Guice Buick in Ferriday. In 1958 he moved to Wisner opening Guice Chevrolet and in 1959 returned to the Miss-Lou area and opened Guice Chevrolet in Ferriday. In 1961 he purchased his first farm starting Guice Farms, which expanded to farms in five states. He returned to the automobile business in 1991 opening Guice Chevrolet in Winnsboro. Troyce was the owner of T. G. Ribs and The Natchez Landing in Natchez and Baton Rouge. He was a former member of the Louisiana Cattleman's Association and served on the Louisiana Levee Board, the Mississippi River Bridge Commission, and the National Guard. Troyce was a member of the First Baptist Church in Natchez. He is survived by his wife, Lynda McLaurin Guice of Natchez; three daughters, Carroll Smith of Germantown, TN; Kimberly Morrow of Opelousas, LA; and Anne McDaniel and husband Patrick McDaniel of Natchez; and a son, Wes Guice of Natchez; seven grandchildren, Michelle Pryor and husband Stephen Pryor of Dallas, Texas; Matthew Headley of Oxford, Miss; Allison Morrow and William Morrow of Opelousas, LA; Troyce McDaniel of Tampa, FL And Catherine McDaniel of Natchez; and Mary Virginia Guice of Opelousas, LA; two great grandchildren, Jake and Eliza Pryor of Dallas, TX; sisters Faye Gordin of Crystal Springs, MS; Elaine Andrews and husband Shug Andrews of Longview, TX; and Linda Rachelle and husband Dave Rachelle of Patterson, LA; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Tressie Westbrook Guice and his father, Ivy Eual Guice of Vidalia, LA. Honorary pallbearers are Faye Bouie Etheridge, Fred Gast, Claude Langston, Johnny Loomis, Charlie Montgomery, Jerry Quave, and Vic Vegas. Pallbearers are Matt Headley, Troyce McDaniel, William Morrow, Stephen Pryor, Tommy Dennig, David Donnell, Ricky Donnell, and Ray Routon, Jr. Visitation is today at Laird Funeral Home from 1:00 PM until the time of service. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM at Laird Funeral home Union Street Chapel with Rev. Dan Wynn and Rev. Clyde Ray Webber officiating. Burial will follow at the Natchez City Cemetery under the direction of Laird Funeral Home. On line condolences may be made at www.lairdfh.com

VELMA LEIGH SMITH Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Services for Velma Leigh Smith will be held Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at 2:00 PM, at the First Baptist Church of Archibald, LA with Sister Hilda Antee officiating. Burial to follow at Lynn Cemetery, Archibald, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville, LA. Velma Leigh Smith was born Feb. 23, 1963 in Rayville, LA and passed away March 30, 2008 at St. Francis Medical Center, Monroe, LA. She was a loving mother, sister and friend to many and will be missed by all that knew her. She enjoyed her friends and customers at Car Dealer Parts, Monroe, LA where she worked as an automotive parts clerk. She was preceded in death by the following family members, her father, Ronald B. Oram; mother-in-law, Dorothy Smith and sister-in-law, Lynette Walters. She is survived by her sons, Eric Stricklin and Ronnie Charles "Charlie Smith both of Rayville, LA; two step-daughters, Casey Bichel and Krissy Smith of Rayville, LA; her friend and husband for 17 years, Ronnie Charles "Charlie" Smith, Sr. of Rayville, LA; her mother, Cynthia Oram of Rayville, LA; also four brothers, Mike Oram and sister-in-law, Sherry Oram of Columbia, LA, Jeff Oram of Mangham, LA, Travis Oram of Toledo, Ohio, and Wesley Crocker and sister-in-law, Belinda Crocker of Tallulah, LA; one step-sister, Elizabeth Stamper of West Monroe, LA; numerous nephews and nieces. Special thanks to Ricky and Debbie Carroll and family for their love and support of Velma throughout the years. Pallbearers will be Ricky Carroll, Sr., Ricky Carroll, Jr., Irvin Temple, Bubba Walters, Brian Bush, and Shane Antee. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, at the First Baptist Church, Archibald, LA. Velma chose to be an organ donor so that through her donation others may live longer. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneral homes.com |

Annie Carter, 81
TALLULAH — Annie Carter died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Beatrice Davis, 49
Beatrice Davis of Monroe, a nurse, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Thursday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Lois L. Dickerson, 85
Lois L. Dickerson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Swartz Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Myron Reece Erwin, 89
TALLULAH — Myron Reece Erwin, a retired postmaster, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Tallulah.

Fannie Pearl Foster, 90
DELHI — Fannie Pearl Foster, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be in Delhi Masonic Cemetery.

Louise Griffin, 68
FERRIDAY — Louise Griffin, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Ferriday. Wake services are noon-5 p.m. Wednesday at Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Ferriday Cemetery.

Otis Edward Hunter, 60
Otis Edward Hunter of Monroe, a machinist, died March 29. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joe Baptist Church, Rhymes. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Holley Ridge Church Cemetery, Holly Ridge.

Betty Jean Jackson, 57
Betty Jean Jackson of Monroe, a homemaker, died March 25. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Helen J. Jackson, 64
BOSSIER CITY — Helen Jeanette Jackson, a cosmetology instructor, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Gentle Hands Ministries, Farmerville. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Spearsville, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Cornelius Jones, 68
WINNSBORO — Cornelius Jones, a retired steel factory worker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Rachel Jones, 87
TALLULAH — Rachel Jones died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Clifton McGee, 81
DELHI — Clifton McGee, a farmer, died Wednesday. Services are noon Thursday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Palestine Cemetery, Warden.

Bonnie Dean Nelson, 71
Bonnie Dean Nelson of West Monroe, a substitute teacher, died March 27. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Paul Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Wednesday at Hester Central State Funeral Home and 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, Columbia.

Hollie Ruth Otts, 80
Hollie Ruth Otts of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun.

Ruby Sehon, 86
MESA, Ariz. — Ruby Sehon, formerly of Monroe, a retired Selig Manufacturing seamstress, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe.

J.B. Shepherd Jr., 60
OAK GROVE — J.B. Shepherd Jr. died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Daisy Starr, 88
Daisy Starr of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Little Creek Cemetery, Alto.

Jack 'Larry' Talbert Jr., 52
FARMERVILLE — Jack L. "Larry" Talbert, a former heavy equipment operator, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Graveside services are at 1 p.m. Thursday in Hesters Cemetery, Philadelphia, Miss.

Ethel M. Terral, 80
ST. JOE, Ark. — Ethel M. Terral, formerly of Farmerville, a retired waitress and homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside services are 4 p.m. Wednesday at Beulah Cemetery near Farmerville, under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

} Kristi Michelle Yates, 16
OAK GROVE — Kristi Michelle Yates, a student, died Saturday. Services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Corner Cemetery, Forest.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Alexander, Ronald A.: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Aulds, Alma: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Smackover (Ark.) Cemetery.
Cupit, Edward Eugene: 3 p.m. today, Macedonia Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Emfinger, Roddie Jr.: 2 p.m. today, Magnolia Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Strozier, Claudia Dianne: 10 a.m. today, Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston

April 2, 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

BARBARA SHIVELY HARVEY Edmonds Funeral Home Quitman, LA Barbara S. Harvey, age 66 of Quitman, LA., passed away on Monday, March 31, 2008 at North LA Medical Center in Ruston, LA., after a brief illness. She was born in Winnfield and had been a resident of Quitman since 1961, she had been employed at Smurfit-Stone until her retirement. She was a member of the Sweetwater Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her late husband, Harold G. Harvey and her parents, Leroy and Vermelle Shively. She is survived by two sisters, Lynda Garner and husband Douglas of Hodge, LA., Clara Evans and husband Donnie of Bossier City, LA. One brother, Hayward Shively of Quitman, LA, Brother-In-Law and Sister-In-Law, James and Carolyn Harvey of Quitman, LA, several aunts, uncles and a host of nieces and nephews. Services are under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro, LA, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Wednesday, April 2, 2008. Services will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2008 at Sweetwater Baptist Church in Quitman with Rev. Stuart Toms and Rev. Charlie Hammons officiating. Interment will follow in the Walnut Ridge Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Simon Shively, Edward Garner, Tracy Garner, Greg Garner, Ken Garner, Donnie Evans, Jr., Wes Harvey and Ronnie Savage. Honorary pallbearers will be: Terry Harvey and Jason Shively. Contributions can be made to Baptist Children's Home and Sweetwater Baptist Church. You may view our website and send condolences to www.edmondsfuneral home.com

BRENDA KAY FERRAND OLIVEAUX Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA The family of Brenda Kay Ferrand Oliveaux sadly announce her death on Sunday, March 30, 2008 after a short illness. She was 57 years old and was born December 10, 1950 and was a resident of West Monroe. Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, April 3, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel West Monroe . Rev. Rodney Sanders will be officiating. Interment will follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery, West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Oliveaux was Assistant Manager and Loan Officer at Federal Employees Credit Union. She was respected and appreciated by customers and co-workers. She had a caring heart and could watch no person or animal suffer without extending her heart and hands to help. She was very generous never turning away anyone in need. She will be greatly missed by everyone whose life she touched. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Ray Oliveaux; daughter, Misty Kay Oliveaux; father, Hip Ferrand; mother, Ethel McClary Ferrand; and nephew Clay Ferrand. Survivors include her daughters: Tina Oliveaux Edgar and her husband Brad, Tiffany Nicole Oliveaux and Jamie Kane; grandchildren; Aly Kay Edgar and Olivia SanJuana Edgar; brother, Buddy Ferrand and wife Carol; nephew, Todd Ferrand and wife Melinda and their children, Chandler and Adrianna; special friends, Carolyn Mullins, Layne Pearson, Melanie Dorman, Cathy Nolan, Anita Cuthrell and Shirley Brown. Pallbearers will be Dusty Hatfield, Ricky Hatfield. Heath McDonald, Robert Brown, R J George, and Marcus Lenard. Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 2, 2008 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

FANNIE PEARL FOSTER Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA Mrs. Fannie Pearl Foster passed away March 29, 2008, surrounded by her loved ones when she was taken to heaven. Her family was blessed enough to have her with them for 90 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Delhi, LA for 55 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Shank and Viola Russell; her husband Otto C. Foster; and two daughters, Charline Foster and Joann Foster Hoskins. She is survived by her four daughters, Vonceil Cuellar of Lawrenceville, GA, Linda Green of Monroe, LA, Carolyn Simms and husband Larry of Oakwood, GA and Terry Foster of Bossier City, LA; one sister, Lynn Flemming of Monroe, LA; one brother, Ray Russell of Deridder, LA; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. We will all miss this amazing lady that touched the lives of so many people. A special thanks to her neighbor, Bruce Bagwell that she thought of as a son and her dear neighbors Artie and Charlie Boyd for all they did for her. Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Friday, April 4, 2008 at the First Baptist Church in Delhi with Dr. Marcus Murphy officiating. Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 9:00 PM Thursday, April 3, 2008 at Cox Funeral Home in Delhi. Burial will be in the Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Bruce Bagwell, Raymond Callahan, Timmie Hutchinson, Mike Willis, Bud LaPrairie and Bruce Tatum. Any planned memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Delhi, LA; Mt Salem Baptist Church, 6152 Mt. Salem Circle, Flowery Branch, GA 30542; the American Cancer Society or to the charity of donors choice. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our website at www.coxfuneral.com.

HATTIE ANN HAYES Frazer's Funeral Home Warren, AR Hattie Ann Hayes, age 76, of Strong, AR. died Tuesday April 1, at her home. Born July 15, 1931 in Strong, AR. a daughter of the late John Hogue and Julia Williams Hogue she was a retired bookkeeper, Baptist and the widow of Joe Hayes, Jr. who died January 3, 1999. They were united in marriage October 19, 1950 at Strong, AR. Survivors are 1 son Roger Hayes and spouse Bonnie, Strong, AR. 1 daughter Jo Ann Ramsey and spouse Vergil, Farmerville, LA. 1 brother Roland Hogue, Strong, AR. 5 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services 10:00 AM. Thursday April 3, Oak Grove Baptist Church. Burial Green Grove Cemetery by Frazer's Funeral Home of Warren, AR. Visitation 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Wednesday April 2, at Oak Grove Baptist Church. Online guest register www.frazerfuneralhome.com Memorials preferred Life Touch Hospice, 2301 Champagnolle Road; El Dorado, AR. 71730.

Rodney Buck, 59
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Rodney Buck, formerly of Monroe, a drug and substance abuse counselor, died Sunday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Further arrangements are incomplete.

Charles L. Carter, 40
BREAUX BRIDGE — Charles L. "Chuck" Carter, a construction worker formerly of Winnsboro, died Sunday. Graveside services are 4 p.m. Thursday at McKnight Cemetery near Rayville under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Veola Craten, 68
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Veola Craten, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Way-A-Way Cemetery.

James L. Crye, 55
TALLULAH — James L. Crye died March 24. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at East Star Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.

Gladys D. Dupree, 91
COLUMBIA — Gladys Duchesne Dupree, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until service time Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hebert Cemetery.

Marie Frost, 86
Marie Frost of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Greg F. Gregory, 74
Greg F. Gregory of West Monroe, a fair manager, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Clarence D. Hankins, 94
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Clarence Daniel Hankins, a farmer, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Northside Church of Christ, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Lake Providence City Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Barbara S. Harvey, 66
QUITMAN — Barbara Shively Harvey died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Sweetwater Baptist Church, Quitman. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Quitman.

Betty Jean Jackson, 57
Betty Jean Jackson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Bonnie Jean Nelson, 71
Bonnie Jean Nelson of West Monroe, a substitute teacher, died March 27. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Paul Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. today at Hester Central State Funeral Home, and 6:30-8 p.m. today at St. Joseph Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, Columbia.

Bobby E. Redden, 78
Bobby E. Redden of Monroe, a telephone construction supervisor, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Simsboro.

Velma Oram Smith, 45
RAYVILLE — Velma Oram Smith, an automotive parts sales clerk, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Archibald First Baptist Church, Archibald. Visitation is 12:30 p.m. until service time today at the church. Burial will be in Lynn Cemetery, Archibald under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Peggy Williams, 51
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Peggy Williams, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are noon Saturday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Gaither Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Previously acknowledged:
Aulds, Alma: 10 a.m. today, Smackover (Ark.) Cemetery.
Davis, Beatrice: 11 a.m. Friday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe.
Foster, Fannie Pearl: 2 p.m. Friday, First Baptist Church, Delhi.
Griffin, Louise: 11 a.m. Thursday, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Ferriday.
Hunter, Otis Edward: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Joe Baptist Church, Rhymes.
McGee, Clifton: noon Thursday, Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Shepherd Jr., J.B.: 2 p.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Starr, Daisy: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Talbert Jr., Jack "Larry": 10 a.m. today, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Terral, Ethel M.: 4 p.m. today, Beulah Cemetery near Farmerville.
Yates, Kristi Michelle: 3 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove

April 3, 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

EDNA MAE BROCK MULHEARN Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Services for Mrs. Edna Mae Brock Mulhearn, age 88, of Monroe, Louisiana will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday April 4th at Parkview Baptist Church Chapel with Dr. Whit Holmes officiating. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Mulhearn passed away at her home in Monroe on Tuesday April 1, 2008. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mrs. Edna Brock; her husband, Thomas J. Mulhearn, Jr.; and her sister, Rae Landrum Gentry. Mrs. Mulhearn lived in Monroe her entire life. Mrs. Mulhearn was a member of the Monroe Garden Club, Entre Nous Book Club, La Petite Maison Garden Club, served on Advisory Board of the Salvation Army, past member of the St. Francis Hospital Pink Ladies, Lotus Club and Parkview Baptist Church. Survivors include her son, Dr. Thomas Mulhearn III; grandsons, Burns Mulhearn of Baton Rouge, Dr. Thomas Mulhearn, IV and his wife Emma of Durham, NC; great granddaughters, Ella and Hailey; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Mulhearn Slaughter and Jane Mulhearn; many nieces and nephews including Susan, Jim, and Wayne Landrum, Judy Slaughter Turnley, Jim Slaughter, and Larkin Mulhearn. Pallbearers will be Burns Mulhearn, Dr. Thomas Mulhearn, IV, Jim Slaughter, Larkin Mulhearn, Tom Scott Jr., J. Alex Landrum and Wayne Landrum. Honorary Pall Bearers will be Dr. George T. Walker, Dr. Ralph Asbury, Joe Worley, Edward Seymour Jr., Guy Barr, Mark Dent, Members of Friends Sunday School Class, Dr. David Bird's Sunday School Class of Parkview Baptist Church and Members of local P.E.O. Chapters. Visitation will be Friday from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Parkview Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Parkview Baptist Church in Monroe, Louisiana. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

JANETT RINICKER MOULDER CHANCELLOR Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Janett Rinicker Moulder Chancellor, 71, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, April 4, 2008, at First Baptist Church of Swartz with Rev. Bill McCullen officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Chancellor was born June 16, 1936 in Haynesville, LA and passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at St. Francis North Hospital. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Swartz and Telephone Pioneers. Mrs. Chancellor was an operator with Bell South retiring after thirty-nine years of service. Survivors include her husband, Leo Chancellor; son, Edwin O. Moulder and wife Gail of Monroe; daughter, Teresa Gale Moulder Danner and husband Scott of West Monroe; six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, brother, Dale Rinicker of West Monroe; and sister, Myra McDonald of West Monroe. Pallbearers will be Trey Vocker, Chris Corrent, Dusty Kane, Chad Moore, Jamie Modisette, and Scott Danner. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

PATRICIA ANN MILLS HOLSTEAD Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Patricia Ann Mills Holstead of Monroe, LA. passed away Sunday March 30, 2008. She touched so many with her kindness and generosity. She was a woman of great integrity and compassion, a loyal, dedicated fun loving friend to many. She was born on December 27, 1930 in Vernon (Lamar County), AL. to Edward Clinton Mills, deceased 1963, and Ila Brock Mills, deceased 1993. Her sister Suellyn, born in 1942, died in 1999. She grew up in a spiritual, loving Brock Family. In 1942 the family moved to Mobile, AL. where her mother continued her 42 year teaching career. Her father worked in the Mobile ship yards until WWII ended when he started a car sales business. In 1965 Pat joined the d'Iberville chapter of American Business Woman's Association in Mobile where she served before relocating to Monroe, LA. March 17, 1967. In Monroe, she continued serving in various ABWA offices including President of Tupawek Chapter in 1971. Pat was an office manager for Motor Supply Company Headquarters where she retired in 1996. She was an accomplished business woman and awarded ABWA Woman of the Year in 1972. Pat and her husband William (Bill) Holstead, deceased, were active members of First Christian Church in Monroe. Funeral services will be conducted at the church at 3400 Forsythe Avenue on Friday, April 4th 2008 at 2:00 P. M. with Rev. Randy Cook officiating. Burial will follow at Douglas Cemetery in Choudrant, LA. Visitation will be held Thursday April 3, 2008 in Mulhearn Funeral Home at 300 McMillan Road in West Monroe, LA. from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Beloved Mother is survived by three daughters, Pam Lauber and husband Bill, and their children: Ashlie Cooper of Mobile, AL. and Elizabeth Sweatt of San Francisco, CA., Debbie Holloway and husband Ronnie of Ruston, LA. and their children: LeighAnn McCorkle of Ruston, LA., Rod Holloway of Jackson, MS. and Katie Holloway in Baton Rouge, LA., Connie Corley and husband Roger of Rowlett, TX. and their children: Kelly Corley, Austin, TX. and Paul Corley in Reykjavik, Iceland and 8 great-grandchildren. Also three step-children, Brenda Rocconi and husband Tom of Sterlington, LA., Tim Holstead and wife Veronica of West Monroe, LA., Danny Holstead and wife Tanya of Wylie, TX., 9 step-grandchildren, and 4 step-great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Rod Holloway, Rick Gunn, Jim McCorkle, Steve Holmes, Tim Holstead, Danny Holstead, Kevin Fields and Bryan Payne. Honorary Pallbearers are Cleve Norrell, Jack Rutledge and Dick Shell. The family would like to give special thanks to the compassionate physicians, nurses and care givers at Glenwood. In lieu of Flowers, Pat would like donations to be made in her memory to St Jude's Children's hospital in Memphis, Tennessee or First Christian Church in Monroe. We are sure Pat would like to say to all her friends and care givers who struggled with her to the end … if you could see me now! Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

RODNEY FRANKLIN BUCK Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Visitation for Mr. Rodney Franklin Buck will be held Thursday, April 3, 2008, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Buck was born October 11, 1948 in Atlanta, GA and passed away in Memphis, TN on March 30, 2008 at age 59. Rodney spent most of his life in Monroe, LA. He was awarded the Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars, and the Combat Infantryman Badge for meritorious service in the Vietnam War. For the past two years, Rodney served as a drug and alcohol abuse counselor for Veterans in Memphis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Josephine Buck. Mr. Buck is survived by four children: Suzie(Suzy), Jessie, Joey, and Samantha, all of Monroe; Lorry Buck of Monroe; brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Katrice Buck of Georgia; his nephew and wife, Michael and Kristen Buck of Loganville, GA; lifelong friend, Jack Buchart of Memphis, TN; and countless friends and loved ones. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Monroe Drug and Alcohol Abuse Clinic or Alpha Omega Veteran Services, Inc., 1183 Madison Ave., Memphis, TN 38104. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

THELMA CARTER BROWN Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Thelma Carter Brown, 85 of West Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, April 4, 2008 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Charles Davis will be officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Brown was born November 26, 1922 in Point, LA and passed away April 2, 2008 in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of Peniel Baptist Church in West Monroe. Mrs. Brown was a loving mother and grandmother she even received grandmother of the year award in 1987. Some of her favorite pastimes were bowling, volleyball or anything involving time spent with her family. She was preceded in death by husband, Newton Allen Brown who also died on April 2, in 1999; grandchildren; Shane Allen Brown, Stephanie Greer, sister, Verna Littleton; brothers, Doyle Carter and Mitchell Day. Mrs. Brown is survived by her children; Linda Neeley and husband Wade Neeley Sr., George Brown and Charlene, Susan Osbon and husband Don, David E. Brown and wife Kay, Donna Greer and husband Russell, Larry Brown, Kenny Brown and wife Nita, Ronnie Brown and wife Dawn, Robert Brown and Curtis Brown; sister, Ollie Guice, Elmarie Guice and husband Sanders, Maxine Littleton; brothers, Delma Carter and wife Dean; 31 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Derek Osbon, Scott Brown, David Brown, Jr., Joey Brown, Daniel Brown and Adam Douglass. Honorary pallbearers will be, Wade Neeley II, Brient Neeley, Paul Osbon. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 3, 2008 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

Jimmy L. Folden Sr., 51
MER ROUGE — Jimmy L. Folden Sr., a farmer, died Wednesday. Services are 4 p.m. Saturday at Tillou Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Causey Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Jimmie Grobaker, 83
Jimmie Howard Grobaker of Monroe, a Deaton Kennedy manufacturer's representative, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at the Covenant Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Hilda Mae Hunt, 86
NICEVILLE, Fla. — Hilda Mae Wallace Hunt, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Brenda Oliveaux, 57
Brenda Kay Ferrand Oliveaux of West Monroe, a finance loan officer, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery, West Monroe.

Lillie Cheek O'Neal, 89
BASTROP — Lillie B. Cheek O'Neal, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Loch Arbor Cemetery, Swartz.

Keith J. Rimmey, 22
NEWELLTON — Keith J. Rimmey, of the U.S. Marine Corps, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Newellton Elementary Gymnasium. Visitation is noon until time of services Saturday at the school. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Newellton under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Henry E. Robinson, 81
WISNER — Henry E. Robinson, a carpenter, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Newlight Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert.

Ethel M. Thompson, 83
FARMERS BRANCH, Texas — Ethel M. Thompson, a registered nurse formerly of Monroe, died Tuesday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Further arrangements are incomplete.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Carter, Charles L. "Chuck": 4 p.m. today, McKnight Cemetery near Rayville.
Craten, Veola: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Crye, James L.: 11 a.m. today, East Star Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Davis, Beatrice: 11 a.m. Friday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe.
Dupree, Gladys Duchesne: 10 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Foster, Fannie Pearl: 2 p.m. Friday, First Baptist Church, Delhi.
Griffin, Louise: 11 a.m. today, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Ferriday.
Harvey, Barbara Shively: 10 a.m. today, Sweetwater Baptist Church, Quitman.
Hunter, Otis Edward: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Joe Baptist Church, Rhymes.
Jackson, Betty Jean: 1 p.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
McGee, Clifton: noon today, Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Nelson, Bonnie Jean: 11 a.m. today, St. Paul Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Starr, Daisy: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Williams, Peggy: noon Saturday, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Lake Providence

April 4, 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

DORTHA JO BOATRIGHT ODOM Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Celebration services for Dortha Jo Boatright Odom, 73, of Laran, will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at First Baptist Church in Bernice. Bros. David Weeks and Connie Ward will be officiating. Interment will be at Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery near Farmerville under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. Born June 3, 1934, in Spearsville, Dot went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 3, 2008. With the help of Dr. Collin Coon, Chip Furr and Sissy, as well as Premier Hospice of Bastrop, she fought a courageous battle with liver disease. Dot was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Bernice for over 50 years, singing in the choir and teaching at Pinecrest Nursing Home. In the late 1950's, she was a teller at the Bank of Bernice; later, she worked for LP&L in Bernice, retiring after 20 years as District Manager in Dubach. Gaggie was a loving wife, attentive mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and caring friend. This classy lady had a passion for loving people, cooking, sewing, organizing and crafting. Preceding her in death were her parents: Almer and Artie Boatright; brothers, Donald Stone, Travis and Murphy Dean Boatright. Dot is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 56 years, James Delwyn "Pete" Odom of Laran; and two daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and Lucien Savage; and Pam and Phil Jones, all of Farmerville. Gaggie is also survived by her grandchildren: Amy and Bubba Walsworth, Greg and Jessica Hicks, and Sarah Jones; great-grandchildren: Dakota, Mariah and Gabriel Walsworth, and Addison Hicks, all of Farmerville. She was a sister to Vonda & John Clinton of Morgan City; and a sister-in-law to Ethel Stone of Spearsville; Alice & Murray Dudley of Laran; and Jesse Reed and Sondra Odom of Conway, Arkansas. Dot will be greatly missed by a multitude of lifelong friends and extended family. Pallbearers will be Greg Hicks, Roger Dudley, Rowland Kay, Buddy Riser, Gene Terral and Mike Colvin. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill O'Bannon, Sam O'Bannon, W. C. Russell, George Wiltcher, Charlie Ward and Terry Foster. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 4 from 5 P.M. until 9 P.M. at First Baptist Church in Bernice. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.farrarfh.com

ETHEL ESTELL THOMPSON Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel Estell Thompson, 83, of Farmers Branch, TX formerly of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, April 5, 2008, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. William Smith officiating, and Grandson, Jason Jenkins, delivering the eulogy. Interment will follow in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens in West Monroe. Mrs. Thompson passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at her daughter's residence in Farmers Branch, TX. She was a former member of Lakeshore Baptist Church and was a LPN at Sterlington Hospital. Survivors include her son, Johnny Lee Dunn and fiancée Debbie Jenkins of Monroe; daughter, Judy Ann Hacker and husband Tom of Farmers Branch, TX; sister, Shirley Bailey of West Monroe; four grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be J. M. Jones, Randy Jenkins, Tom Hacker, Richie Dunn, Lee Dunn, and Shannon Schupbach. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

GREG F. GREGORY Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Greg F. Gregory, 73, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, March 5, 2008 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Joe Puthuppally officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Gregory died April 1, 2008 at Glenwood Regional Hospital in West Monroe. He was the director of the Ark La Miss Fair for many years and owned his own tent company for many years. Greg was very active in the Boys and Girls Club in West Monroe and was a 30 year member of the West Monroe Civitans. Mr. Gregory was the director of the Monroe Civic Center and the West Monroe Convention Center for many years. Survivors include his sister, Mary Buschke and husband Jerrold; brother, Bill Gfrorer and wife Carolyn; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the West Monroe Civitans or the West Monroe Boys and Girls Club. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

RIVERS DEAN CLEMENT Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Mrs. Rivers Dean Clement, 84, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday April 5, 2008 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Russell Rhodes officiating. Burial will follow in Acree Cemetery in Point, LA. Mrs. Clement died April 3, 2008 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. She was a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army serving as a registered nurse in a Mash Unit during WWII in Japan and the Phillipines. Mrs. Clement loved children, gardening and animals. She is preceded in death by her parents Elbert and Willie Dean, brothers, Curtis and Ferman Dean. Survivors include her children, Barbara Landes and husband Jim, Michael Clement and wife Kim, Brenda Breen and husband Peter, Rebecca Clement, Elizabeth Brown and husband Billy, Stephen Clement and wife Sarah; sister, Ester Kennedy and husband Troy; nine grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Friday April 4, 2008 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the Ouachita Humane Society. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

Thelma C. Brown, 85Thelma Carter Brown of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Annie Carter, 81
TALLULAH — Annie Carter died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Janett Chancellor, 71
Janett Rinicker Moulder Chancellor of Monroe, a retired BellSouth telephone operator, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Swartz. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Beatrice Gale Davis, 49
Beatrice Gale Davis of Monroe, a nurse, died March 24. Services are 11 a.m. today Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Curtis Lee Doyle, 63
WINNSBORO — Curtis Lee Doyle, a truck driver, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Truelight Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Morning Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Margaret Ann Hall, 56
BASTROP — Margaret Ann Hall, a private sitter, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Culbertson Cemetery, Farmerville. Visitation is 10 a.m. until noon Sunday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Patricia Holstead, 77
Patricia Ann Mills Holstead of West Monroe, a credit manager, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First Christian Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be in Douglas Cemetery, Choudrant, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Betty Jo Humble, 77
Betty Jo Humble of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Robert D. Jackson, 42
Robert Dean Jackson of Monroe, a truck driver, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Rachel Jones, 87
TALLULAH — Rachel Jones died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church, Somerset. Wake service is 6 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Peggy R. Kennedy, 67
FARMERVILLE — Peggy R. Kennedy, a retired nurse, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Taylor Cemetery, Farmerville.

Kenneth C. Lewis, 78
ST. JOSEPH — Kenneth C. Lewis, a retired farmer, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton.

Johnny M. Martin, 73
GRAYSON — Johnny Myrl Martin, a retired superintendent with the state Department of Transportation and Development, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Robert W. McLeod, 35
COLLINSTON — Robert Wayne "Robbie" McLeod, a maintenance technician, died Thursday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery, Collinston.

Alice B. Mingo, 93
CROWVILLE — Alice B. Mingo, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Edna B. Mulhearn, 88
Edna Mae Brock Mulhearn of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Parkview Baptist Church Chapel, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Sarah J. Patrick, 67
MARION — Sarah Jeanette Patrick, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Dean Baptist Church, Marion. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Bobby L. Roberts, 65
BOSSIER CITY — Bobby Lee Roberts, a retired Bossier City employee, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Carol Shaw, 70
PARAMOUNT, Calif. — Carol Shaw, a retired electrician formerly of Gilbert, died March 23. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in State Place Cemetery, Gilbert.

Ruby J. Sehon, 86
MESA, Ariz. — Ruby J. Sehon, formerly of Monroe, a retired seamstress for Selig Manufacturing, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe.

Daisy Starr, 88
Daisy Starr of Monroe, a homemaker, died March 28. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Little Creek Cemetery, Alto.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Craten, Veola: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, New Morning Star, Lake Providence.
Folden Sr., Jimmy L.: 4 p.m. Saturday, Tillou Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Foster, Fannie Pearl: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Delhi.
Grobaker, Jimmie Howard: 2 p.m. today, The Covenant Church, Monroe.
Hunt, Hilda Mae Wallace: 10 a.m. Saturday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Hunter, Otis Edward: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Joe Baptist Church, Rhymes.
Jackson, Betty Jean: 1 p.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
O'Neal, Lillie B. Cheek: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Rimmey, Keith J.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Newellton Elementary Gym, Newellton.
Robinson, Henry E.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Newlight Baptist Church, Wisner.
Williams, Peggy: noon Saturday, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Lake Providence

April 5, 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

FRANCISCO EDUARDO BOMBARDIER FRANCISCO EDUARDO BOMBARDIER A memorial service will be held for Francisco Eduardo Bombardier at 2:30 PM Sunday, April 6, 2008, at St. Paschal's Catholic Church, West Monroe, LA. Please feel free to attend the memorial service for Francisco. The Bombardier Family.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF "Q.T." Boyett 01-14-28 - 04-05-07 Gone a year but not forgotten although we are apart your spirit lives within us forever in our hearts. If love could have kept you alive you would have lived forever. We love you and miss you "Your Family"

JUDITH LOUISE WALL Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Memorial services for Mrs. Judith Louise Wall, 66, of Monroe, will be held at 5:00 PM Monday, April 7, 2008, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Gary Griffith officiating. Mrs. Wall passed away Thursday, April 3, 2008, at St. Francis North Hospital. Survivors include her husband of forty-seven years, Milton Wall; two sons, David G. Wall and wife Dee, and Jimmy K. Wall and wife Vickie; three grandchildren, Cody Storm Wall, Kaylie Michelle Wall, and Cheyenne Wall; and one sister, Jeanette Stewart. Visitation will be Monday from 4:00 PM until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

KERRY D."DAWG" POWELL Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Memorial services for Kerry D. "Dawg" Powell, 52, of Downsville, LA, will be held at 4:00 PM Saturday, April 5, 2008, at Dawg's Home on Littleton Loop Rd. in Downsville, LA. Bring your favorite story and enjoy the memories of Dawg. Mr. Powell was born on September 23, 1955 in West Monroe, LA., and passed away on April 3, 2008 at his residence in Downsville, LA. He was a member of Sons of the Confederacy. He is survived by his wife Joanna Powell, son; Keith Powell; granddaughters; Kylie Powell, Alexa Powell; daughter-in-law; Lindsey Powell, mother; Merry Bayles, father; Jimmy Powell and wife Peggy, sister; Dara Lee Hattaway, brother; James A. Powell, father-in-law and mother-in-law; Sonny and Blondell Bumgardner, nephew and niece; Shane and Amanda Defreese, sister-in-law and brother-in-law; Sheila and Randy Defreese, niece; Jamie Ward, nephew; Zack Powell and our very dear friends Rhonda and Terry Risher and their son, Josh. Pallbearers will be Bobbie Littleton; Lonnie Williamson; Carey Joe Thompson; Ricky Wooley; Johnny Ray Freeman; Terri Baxter, Pappy Phillips; Don Phillips, Joe Littleton; Christopher Wooley; Dennis Gunter; Jackie Gunter; Archie Williamson; Dusty Wooley; Kit Hayes, Lonnie Burgess, Chuck Bearden, Kenny Reeves, Todd Quarles, Larry Wooley, John Little, Graham Haney, Ashton Masters, and L.J. Wooley. Honorary Pallbearer will be Ali Karmani. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

MR. JOHNNY MYRL MARTIN Riser Funeral Home Columbia, La. 71418 Funeral services for Mr. Johnny Myrl Martin age 73 of Grayson will be held 3:00 PM Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness in Olla, LA with Bro. Willie Hart officiating. Interment will follow in the Lowe Cemetery at Kelly, LA. Johnny Myrl Martin was born on January 18, 1935 in Kelly, LA to the union of his parents, Lee Reese and Ina Crick Martin. He passed from this life on Thursday, April 3, 2008 following an extended illness. Mr. Martin was a superintendent of the Louisiana State Department of Transportation & Development and retired after 38 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Tia Juana Martin Morgan, his granddaughter, CaShonda Martin and a brother, Basil Lee Martin. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Ashley Martin of Grayson, his son and daughter-in-law, Willis Gene & Jeri Duke Martin of Grayson, son, Darryl K. Martin of Grayson, son-in-law, Michael A. Morgan of Woolen Lake Community, sister, Evelyn Grace Weeks of Jonesville, grandchildren; Holly Martin, Diana Martin, Brandon Martin, Duke Martin, Tanner Morgan, Steven Burns, Brandy Burns and Michael Gonzalez. Pallbearers will be Shannon Lemons, Will Minger, Craig Moore, Don McKeithen, Donald Martinez, and Favian Masters. Visitation will be Saturday at 9:00 AM until time of service at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness in Olla, LA.

TRESSIE JEAN COLSON RENEAU Kilpatrick Funeral Home 1200 Lamy Lane Monroe, Louisiana 71201 Funeral Services for Tressie Jean Colson Reneau, 79, of Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 6, 2008 in the Chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, 1200 Lamy Lane with Rev. Rodney J. Sanders officiating. Interment will follow in the Loch Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mrs. Reneau was born February 8, 1929, in Spencer, LA, a daughter of the late Robert and Rosa Nolan Colson. She passed away on April 4, 2008 following a lengthy illness. A retired Ouachita Parish School Teacher, she was an accomplished pianist and love to perform everything from classical music to jazz, blues to rock and roll, and often embellished the Sunday services at First Baptist of Swartz, her home church and other churches in the community. Her husband, Leon Ray Reneau, and 2 sons, Ronnie Lee and David Michael Reneau, preceded her in death. Survivors include her 4 daughters, Linda Reneau, Karen Reneau and husband, David Ness, Paula Jones and husband, Larry, and Barbara McKenzie and husband, Michael; a sister, Nell Powell; 5 grandchildren; and a great grandchild. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be Sunday afternoon, April 6, 2008 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the funeral home on Lamy Lane. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

Vera M. Colvin, 75
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — Vera M. Colvin, a homemaker, died Friday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston, under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Roy Cooke Jr., 71
BOSSIER CITY — Roy Cooke Jr., a retired Lorillard Tobacco Co. salesman, died Friday. A first service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Cypress Baptist Church, Benton. Visitation will start at 10 a.m. at the church. There will be a second service at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Calvary Baptist Church at Gilbert with visitation starting at 7 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial will be in South Central Cemetery, Wisner under the direction of Young's Community Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Ronald D. Covington Jr. 44
Ronald Dean Covington Jr. of West Monroe, an employee of Warren Trucking Co., died Friday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jeffrey Marx Dray, 48
MER ROUGE — Jeffrey Marx Dray, a bricklayer, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the mausoleum. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Martha Grant, 74
MER ROUGE — Martha Grant, a cafeteria tech, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Ida Belle Renfrow, 69
NATCHEZ, Miss. — Ida Belle Renfrow, a secretary with Natchez Equipment, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Heard Cemetery, Manifest.

Judith Louise Wall, 66
Judith Louise Wall of Monroe, a licensed florist, died Thursday. A memorial service will be at 5 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Samuel L. Williams, 66
Samuel L. Williams of Monroe, a laborer, died Friday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged:
Collins, Grady B. "Buddy": 2 p.m. today, Ruston Church of Christ.
Goleman, Rev. Webster P.: 2 p.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Hall, Margaret Ann: 3 p.m. today, Culbertson Cemetery, Farmerville.
Hamilton, Dorothy Ann: 2 p.m. Monday, Young Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Johnson, Robert Earl: 11 a.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
La Fay B. "Mama Fay" Laird: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
McLeod, Robert Wayne "Robbie": 2:30 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Nicklas, Irene: 2 p.m. today, Union Grove Baptist Church, Lillie.
Roesemeier, Oscar Charles: 11 a.m. Monday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Womack, Mary Lee McMillan: 2 p.m. today, Sweetwater Baptist Church, Quitman

April 6, 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

JANIE BERDELL POGUE Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Janie Berdell Pogue, 89, of Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 9, 2008 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road with Rev. Marcel Crow officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Pogue passed away Saturday, April 4, 2008. She was a member of Reveille United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack P. Pogue, Sr. Survivors include her sons, Jack P. Pogue, Jr., Tom H. Pogue, and J. Allan Pogue; Nine Nephews; Five Nieces; Six Grandchildren; Five Great Grandchildren. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 8, 2008 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

JOSEPH W. (POP) COOPER Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services will be held for Mr. Joseph W. Cooper, 92, of Monroe, at 1:00 PM Monday, April 7, 2008 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road with Dr. Whit Holmes officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Cooper passed away Saturday, April 5, 2008. He was a member of Parkview Baptist Church and a WWII Veteran of the Army Air Corps. Survivors include his wife of sixty-seven years, Mildred B. Cooper; daughter, Judy C. Martin and husband Kimber Ledet; granddaughter, Lori Bernard and husband Stan; grandson, Todd C. Martin; great grandsons, Jace and Jett Bernard, and Derek Bernard; brother, Alton (Jiggs) Cooper and wife Hilda; sister, Agnes Graff; sisters-in-law, Shirley Edwards and husband Keith; Audrey Varner, and Margaret Noble; brother-in-law, Herbert Brown and wife Mary; along with numerous nieces and nephews, who were dear to his heart. Pallbearers will be Stan Bernard, Derek Bernard, Rusty Babb, David Ford, Ralph Wells, and Ronald Babb. Honorary pallbearers will be Kimber Ledet, Sonny Smith, Herbert Brown, and Johnny Glover. Visitation will be Sunday, April 6, 2008 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Dr. Ronald Woods, Dr. Don Hammett, and the caring staff at Cornerstone Hospital. Affectionately known by all who knew him as "Pop", he will be lovingly remembered. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

LA FAY B. (MAMA FAY) LAIRD Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. La Fay B. (Mama Fay) Laird, 84, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, April 6, 2008, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. David Worthington of North Monroe Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Laird was born October 11, 1923, in Cohay, MS and passed away Thursday, April 3, 2008. Mama Fay was a devoted wife, caring for her husband for many years. She was also a loving mother and grandmother. She was a long time supporter of Ouachita High School sports and NLU basketball where she was a member of the Super Bum Section. Mama Fay was also a member of North Monroe Baptist Church and the JOY Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by her husband, Webber A. Laird; granddaughter, Leigh Ann Carlton; and sisters, Jewel Russell, and Frankie Cooley. Survivors include her daughters, DiAnn and Glen McAdams, and Gail and Tom (Tuck) Dupuy; grandchildren, Pamela and Scot Morgan, Ben and Michelle Carlton, Amanda and Brett McMurray, Debi and Chris Thompson, and Lori and Paul Hursey; great grandchildren, Chandler, Reid, Greyson, and Kennedy Fay Morgan, Cooper Laird Carlton, Decatur McMurray, Mitchell and Blake Thompson, and Gavin and Audrey Hursey; numerous nieces and nephews, and also, dear friend, Ruby Villers. Pallbearers will be Ben Carlton, Scot Morgan, Brett McMurray, Paul Hursey, Chris Thompson, Mike Bishop, Jr., and Justin Bishop. Visitation will be Sunday from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

REV. WEBSTER P. GOLEMAN Riser Funeral Home Columbia,LA. Funeral services for Rev. Webster P. Goleman age 71 of Grayson will be held 2:00 PM Sunday April 6, 2008 from the Columbia chapel of Riser Funeral Home. Rev. Douglas Fullenwider will officiate. Interment will follow in the Welcome Home Cemetery at Grayson. Webster Pierce Goleman was born on April 17, 1936 at Baskin, LA to the union of his parents James Robert & Nora Mae McCoy Goleman. He was also preceded in death by his great grand child Tyler Burnside and by his brothers Armster Harrison, Clifton Harrison, Harvey Goleman and J.W. Goleman . He was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict and served numerous churches throughout the country including Clarks Assembley of God, Clarks, LA and his last pastorate Wisner Assembley of God, Wisner, LA. Survivors include his wife Mrs. Ora Mae Jones Goleman of Grayson. His son Danny Ray Goleman of Grayson. His Daughters Mae Rowton, Junction City, AR, and Rita Clark and her husband Odis of Grayson, LA. Six beloved grand children Ashley Bentley, Tripper Rowton, Candice Burnside, Heather Pepper, Torrie Tarver, Kyle Goleman. Eight great grand children Matthew Clark, Doug Riddle, Grant Rottinghaus, Brooke Burnside, Dallis Bentley, Ali Bentley, Hannah Rowton, and Hannah Tarver. Serving as pallbearers will be Charles Kimbrough, Bryan Chappell, Rocky Gallagher, Robbis Simms, and Brian Bentley. The Goleman family will receive visitors on Sunday from Noon until time of service at the Riser Funeral Home, 7131 U S Highway 165, Columbia, LA.

VIRGINIA LAING NEWMAN Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Services for Mrs. Virginia Laing Newman, 76, of Monroe, will be held at 3:00 PM Monday, April 7, in the chapel at Mulhearn's Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with the Reverend Bruce Rux officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation will be Sunday, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM and from 2:00 PM until service time Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Virginia was born on January 1, 1932 in Morehouse Parish and departed this life on April 3, 2008 after a lengthy illness. Valedictorian of the 1950 graduating class of Neville High School, she went on to receive a bachelor's degree from La. Tech University and worked as a legal secretary for both Hudson, Potts and Bernstein and Davenport, Files, and Kelly law firms. She retired from there after 23 years to enjoy her favorite activities of growing roses and spending time with her grandchildren and beloved dachshunds. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Evelyn Laing, her daughters, Annice Ernst and husband Jay of Monroe, Angela Washam and husband Greg, of Shreveport, and her grandchildren, Elizabeth and Timothy Ernst and Nathan Washam. She was preceded in death by her father, W.R. Laing, brother, James Laing and her husband, L.A. Newman, Jr. Known for her work ethic and strength, she possessed a bull-dog determination to meet whatever challenge life threw at her, a quality that served her well through an illness that would have made most people roll over and give up. She battled cancer as she battled life, refusing to admit defeat even to the very end, giving her family precious time with her that they will always remember. Pallbearers: Jay Ernst Tom Ernst, Tim Ernst, Jeff Ernst, Greg Washam, Jim Price. Honorary Pallbearers: The attorneys of Davenport, Files and Kelly Law Firm. The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff of Agape' Northeast Hospice for their caring and compassion not only for our mother but for us as well. We also wish to thank Dr. Scott Irby for his excellent care all of these years. We give her back to you Lord,Who gave her to us. Just as you did not lose her in giving, so we do not lose her by her return, because what you give, you do not take away as long as we are yours.For life is Eternal and Love is Immortal and Death is only a Horizon, and a Horizon is nothing more than the limit of our sight. -Anonymous Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

WILLIAM C. "BILL" STAAB Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. William C"Bill" Staab, 81, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church with Rev. Mark Watson and Monsignor Edmund Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA. Mr. Staab passed away Thursday, April 3, 2008. Mr. Staab was born in Springfield, IL on February 12, 1927. He was a graduate of Cathedral Boys High School, Springfield Junior College and received the degree of Bachelor of Science in Commerce in 1949 from St. Louis University. He went on to attend Law School at the University and graduated at the top of his class, receiving the degree of Bachelor of Laws in 1954. He was a partner in the firm of Sullivan, Staab & Joyce for a short time before coming to Monroe in 1961, where he started the Trust Division at the Ouachita National Bank. Mr. Staab's entire life was dedicated to his Church, Family, and Community. He was a Lay Trustee of Jesus the Good Shepherd Church for twenty-five years, having served as President of the Parish Council and Finance Committee. He also served as Eucharistic Minister. Mr. Staab was a past board member at St. Joseph's Home. Having received two Diocesan Service Medals, he also received Papal Honors as a Knight of St. Gregory, as well as Knight of the Holy Sepulchre. His civic activities included President of the Monroe Kiwanis Club, Past Treasurer for many years of the Boy Scouts of America (Ouachita Valley Council) for which he received the Silver Beaver Award. He served as Chairman of the Trust Division of the LA. Bankers Association and later served on the Board of Directors at Premier Bank. He was also a member of the Lotus Club and Bayou Desiard Country Club. Mr. Staab was preceded in death by his parents, Carl H. Staab and Helen Metzger Staab; his sister, Dorothy Louise; and brother, James Staab, all of Springfield, IL. Mr. Staab is survived by his wife of fifty-two years, Nancy; three children, Mr. William Carl Staab, Jr. and his wife Dianna of Niles, MI, Patrick Paul Staab of Memphis, TN, and Jennifer Staab Boykin of Monroe; six grandsons, Zak, Will, and Daniel Staab of Niles, MI, Thomas Staab of Little Rock, AR, and Corbin and Avery Boykin of Monroe; brothers, Dr. Paul Staab of New Orleans, LA, Mr. John Staab of Tucson, AZ and Richard Staab of Springfield, IL; sister, Helen Sullivan; sister-in-law, Betty Staab, both of Springfield. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Bershen, Chris Edwards, Steve Haedicke, Michael Sullivan, Greg Sullivan, and Ben Staab. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Richard Blanchard, Billy Edmondson, Craig Henry, Johnny Johnson, Paul Kirkpatrick, Bill Kelly, H. Russell Wood III, Dr. Eugene Worthen and members of the Kiwanis Club. Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM with a wake starting at 6:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road. Memorials may be made to Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church or St. Frederick High School of Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

April 7, 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

FRANCES BROWN Booneville Funeral Home Booneville, MS Frances B. White Brown, 97, went to be with her Saviour Friday, April 4, 2008, at the Landmark Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Booneville, MS. She was born October 4, 1910, to George and Fannie Beasley in Hazlehurst, Miss. She later moved to Brookhaven, MS, where she graduated from high school and attained a business education degree from Whitworth College. After her marriage to Eugene White in 1940, she moved to Monroe, LA, where she was employed by Scott Truck and Tractor Company for more than 30 years. Frances was a long time member of Parkview Baptist Church in Monroe and was a faithful member of her Sunday school class. Her husband died in 1982. She married F.A. Brown Sr. in 1989, and he died in 1992. In 2000, she moved to Booneville, Miss., to be near her sister, Susie McCoy and family. Throughout her life she was devoted to her family, her many friends, and her church. She was highly regarded by her many business associates for her loyal and endearing qualities and her outstanding capabilities. She loved traveling, working cross word puzzles, and children. Although she had no children of her own, she had many "adopted" children, which included nieces and nephews, neighbors, and others. Her eyes lit up when a child was around. Services in Booneville will be at 10:00 AM Monday at Booneville Funeral Home with Rev. Jackie Spencer officiating. Services in Monroe, La., will be at 2:00 PM Tuesday at the Mulhearn Mausoleum Chapel with Bro. Terry Barnes officiating. Entombment will be in the Mulhearn Mausoleum. Survivors include three sisters, Susie McCoy of Booneville, Bess Hood of Norman, OK, and Jane Brown of Hot Springs, AR; a sister-in-law, Veta Grace Beasley of Brookhaven; and numerous nieces and nephews. Also surviving are special step grandchildren, Randy (Teresa) Brown, Scott (Robin) Brown, and Janice (Tommy) Comeaux and their children, all of West Monroe, LA, and other members of the F.A. Brown Sr. family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Gene White, and her husband of three years, F.A. Brown Sr.; her parents; a sister, Hazel Higdon; and a brother, Sidney Beasley. Visitation in Booneville will be from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM Sunday at Booneville Funeral Home. Visitation in Monroe will be Tuesday from Noon until service time at the Mulhearn Mausoleum Chapel. Memorials may be made to Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71211.

MRS. HAZEL G. PARKS Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Hazel G. Parks, age 95, of Ruston, LA, will be held at 2:30 PM on Monday, April 7, 2008 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Ruston, LA. Rev Ronny Parks and Dr. Michael Hawley will be officiating with burial to follow at Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA. Mrs. Parks was born in Farmerville, LA on November 9, 1912 and passed away in Ruston on Sunday, April 6, 2008. Mrs. Parks was charter member of Emmanuel Baptist where she taught children's Sunday School for many years. She also retired from Louisiana Tech University in Food Service. Mrs. Parks was preceded in death by three brothers, one sister, and her husband Warford Scott Parks. She is survived by her son: Warford Wayne Parks and wife Betty of Ruston; grandchildren Ken Parks and wife Melissa of Alexandria, LA, and Cherie Byers and husband Justin of Shreveport, LA; great grandchildren: Kale, Molly, and Mira Parks; and Jaxson Byers; sister Rebecca Parks of Natchitoches, LA; several nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Alpine Guest Care, Mr. Duggan, Mrs. Fields, the outstanding East Wing Caregivers, Agape' Hospice and Dr. J.V. Jones. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

REV. WEBSTER P. GOLEMAN Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Funeral services for Rev. Webster P. Goleman age 71 of Grayson will be held 2:00 PM Sunday April 6.2008 from the Columbia chapel of Riser Funeral Home. Rev. Douglas Fullenwider will officiate. Interment will follow in the Welcome Home Cemetery at Grayson. Webster Pierce Goleman was born on April 17, 1936 at Baskin, LA to the union of his parents James Robert & Nora Mae McCoy Goleman. He was also preceded in death by his great grand child Tyler Burnside and by his brothers Armster Harrison, Clifton Harrison, Harvey Goleman and J.W. Goleman . He was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict and served numerous churches throughout the country including Clarks Assembley of God, Clarks, LA. and his last pastorate Wisner Assembley of God, Wisner, LA. Survivors include his wife Mrs. Ora Mae Jones Goleman of Grayson. His son-Danny Ray Goleman of Grayson. His Daughters Mae Rowton, Junction City, AR And Rita Clark and her husband Odis of Grayson, LA. His Brothers James Goleman, and O. C. Goleman, and a sister Mrs. Edna Mayberry. Six beloved grand children Ashley Bentley, Tripper Rowton, Candice Burnside, Heather Pepper, Torrie Tarver, Kyle Goleman. Eight great grand children-Matthew Clark, Doug Riddle, Grant Rottinghaus, Brooke Burnside ,Dallis Bentley, Ali Bentley, Hannah Rowton, and Hannah Tarver. Serving as pallbearers will be Charles Kimbrough, Bryan Chappell, Rocky Gallagher, Robbis Simms, and Brian Bentley. The Goleman family will receive visitors on Sunday from Noon until time of service at the Riser Funeral Home, 7131 U S Highway 165, Columbia, LA.

RONALD DEAN COVINGTON, JR. Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Ronald Dean Covington, Jr., 42, will be held in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Dan McLure officiating. Interment will follow at Twin Cities Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral in West Monroe. Mr. Covington was born September 22, 1965 in Biturg, Germany and passed away Friday, April 4, 2008 in West Monroe, LA. He was a resident of West Monroe. Mr. Covington was a Veteran of the United States Navy and loved to hunt. He also loved the New Orleans Saints and his trucking jobs. He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald D. Covington Sr. Survivors include: one son, Chris Covington; two stepsons, Travis Whitlock, and Louis Whitlock; one daughter, Heather Covington; mother, Judy Covington; brother, Kenny Covington and wife Tamara; sister, Cathy Ross and husband Danny; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Michael McMellon, Louis Whitlock, Ray Whitlock, Allen Balsamo, Eddie Antley and Lanny Dortch. Honorary Pallbearer W. D. Perkins. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home in Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

VERA M. COLVIN Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home Ruston, LA Graveside services for Vera Holloway Colvin of Ruston, age 78 of Broken Arrow, OK, formerly of Ferriday and Ruston, are scheduled for Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 10:00 AM at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Ruston under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Mrs. Colvin died Friday, April 4, 2008, in Broken Arrow, Ok after a long illness. She was born the daughter of Willis and Liddie Holloway in Baskin, LA on September 15, 1929. She grew up in Lincoln Parish and graduated from Ruston High School in 1946. She married Arnold Colvin in 1950. She lived in Concordia Parish for 40 years and then later moved back to Ruston to be near family. She worked several years at both Louisiana Gas Company and Louisiana Power and Light in Ferriday. She was a member of the Ferriday Church of Christ and the Northside Church of Christ in Ruston. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Colvin; sisters Audrey Newell and Millie Rainwater; and brothers Bill Holloway, Dayton Holloway, and Sebron Holloway. Survivors include a daughter, Debbie Colvin of Broken Arrow, OK, and a son, Lavelle Colvin of Bossier City. She is also survived by one brother, Vernon Holloway of FL and numerous nieces and nephews. The family requests that any memorials be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the charity of the donor's choice. Visitation is will be held Monday, April 7, 2008 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. To leave a memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorial funeralhome.com.

April 8, 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ELIZA HAYES GATES Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral services for Eliza Hayes Gates, 94, of Farmerville, LA, will be held at 3:00 PM Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at Rocky Branch Baptist Church in Rocky Branch. Officiating will be Woodson McGuffee and Rev. James Mooney. Interment will follow in Rocky Branch Cemetery under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Eliza Gates was born on November 4, 1913 in Salem Community, LA and passed away on April 6, 2008 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, LA. She is preceded in death by her parents Ben and Etta Ham Hayes, 6 brothers, 2 sisters, husband, Robert (Bobcat) Gates, son's-in-law, Bill Mashaw and J.D "Jake" Halley and great grandchild Jonah Hearron. She is survived by her 6 daughter's, Frenchie G. Halley of Farmerville, LA; Carolyn Dean and husband Jimmy of Farmerville, LA; Grey Temple and husband R. A. of Big Sandy, TX; Alesia Bynum and husband Harvey of Rocky Branch, LA; Sharon Gates of Salisbury, N.C.; Karen Walker and husband David of Fayeteville, N.C.; son's, Robert B. Gates and wife Susan of Rocky Branch LA; Terry L. Gates and wife Linda of Rocky Branch, LA; 22 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren with numerous neice's, nephews and friends. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 8, 2008 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the church. Pallbearers will be Jason Halley, Stacey Gates, Jim Dean, Nicholas Halley and Jacob Halley. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

GEORGE ROBERT JOHNSON MULHEARN FUNERAL HOME WINNSBORO, LA Services for Mr. George Robert Johnson, of Winnsboro, LA will be at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at Temple Baptist Church in Winnsboro, LA with Dr. Bill Robertson, Rev. James Mooney, and Rev. Jason Foster officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Calhoun, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. Johnson was born in Winnsboro, LA on July 9, 1936. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church and was an automobile dealer. He passed away on April 5, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents; Malcolm and Lillie Johnson, son; Jeff "Deaux Boy" Johnson, brothers; Nevels and Royce Johnson. Survivors include: His wife of 50 years: Shirley Peoples Johnson; Daughter-in-Law, Terry Ward Johnson; Sister: Melba Johnson Jones; Sister-in-Law, Clovis Johnson, Sister-in-Law: Carolyn Peoples Wright and husband Johnny; Step-granddaughter: Brandi Shurden and husband, Mitch and their children: Logan and Luke, who were the love of his life; Numerous Nephews and Nieces and friends. Pallbearers will be: Winton Lofton, Lee Morris, Gerald Wolleson, Alton Thames, Michael Jones and Terry Johnson. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Temple Baptist Church's Thursday Mornings Men's Prayer Breakfast Group, Bro. William Busby, Clifton Davis, Willie Pitman, Buddy Tatum, Alvin Hatten, Bunny McMurray, John Boughton, and Bro. Jason Foster, Johnny Pace , Travis White and J. A. "Pick" Pickering. Memorials may be made to Temple Baptist Church or St. Jude's Research Center. Online condolences may be made to www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

GROVER LEVON HARVEY Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA Grover Levon Harvey of Delhi, LA, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2008 at his home in Delhi after a lengthy illness. "Mr. Grover", as he was known by many, was born in Prentiss, Mississippi January 24, 1923. He moved to Delhi in 1930 where he lived for the past 78 years. A local business man, he was owner and operator of Harvey Brothers Grocery, Cordies Beauty Shop, and was also retired from the Richland Parish School System after driving a school bus for 32 years. Mr. Grover's greatest joy and legacy was his desire and willingness to help his fellow man. He was always seen with his biggest smile when he was doing good 'ole manual labor to help a friend or family member from working in the yard, planting the garden, or building a house he was always there to help. Mr. Grover was a 60 year member of the First Baptist Church of Delhi, and taught Sunday School for 40 of those years. Mr. Grover, a lover of life was a 52 year cancer survivor. He is preceded in death by his mother, Edna Harvey and father Burt Andrew Harvey, a brother J P Harvey, a sister Lucille McEacharn, and his special helper and friend John C. Hutton. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Cordie Harvey of Delhi; daughter and son in law Judy and Johnny Cutler of Monroe; the light of his life and only grandchild Ashley Cutler of Baton Rouge; a sister Birdie Chapman of Delhi; two very special nieces Margaret Vroom of Austin, Texas and Linda Bills of Dallas, Texas; a nephew Peevy Harvey of Monroe and his dedicated and loyal caregiver Faye Martin. Services will be held at the First Baptist Church, Delhi on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at 11:00 AM with Dr. Marcus Murphy officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home in Delhi. Burial will be in the Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Greg Lewis, Michael Vroom, Shaun Bills, Peevy Harvey, Prentiss Wilks and Larry Richardson. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our website at www.coxfuneral.com.

JUANITA PEACOCK RUTLEDGE Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Juanita Peacock Rutledge, 84, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church with Reverend Woody Rimes officiating. Interment will follow at the Rutledge Cemetery on Ed Rutledge Road in West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Rutledge was born in Ouachita Parish, on October 13, 1923 and passed away Sunday April 6, 2008 in West Monroe. She was a graduate of Ouachita Parish High School. Mrs. Rutledge was a fifty year member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church teaching Sunday School for many years. Mrs. Rutledge was a member of the Ouachita Extension Homemaker's Club from 1947 -2003, holding numerous offices during this time. Mrs. Rutledge attended State Extension Homemaker's Convention each year she was a member. She was a delegate and national officer at the National Convention from 1997-2003. Mrs. Rutledge was preceded in death by her first husband Wayne Hardwick, son Wayne Hardwick, Jr., husband G.E. 'Shorty" Rutledge, sister Ruth Wilson, Little Rock, Ark, brothers Joseph Grant Peacock and wife Beth, West Monroe, LA, Frank Peacock, Wiggins, MS, Dr. Milton Peacock, West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Rutledge is survived by sons Larry Rutledge and wife Janet, West Monroe, LA., Steven Rutledge and wife Dianne, Ooltewah, TN; four grandchildren, Gabe Rutledge, Arlington, VA, Zach Rutledge and wife Jessica, Montpelier, LA., Tyler Rutledge, Hogansville, GA, Morgan Rutledge, Hogansville, GA, sisters, Norma Adams, West Monroe, LA, Evelyn Futch and husband Reginald, brother M. L. Peacock and wife Gina, San Jose, CA, sister-in-law Norma Peacock, and special friends Ben and Benda Brooks, West Monroe, LA. Pallbearers will be Joseph Peacock, Tim Peacock, Brack Rutledge, Wayne Rutledge, Ken Brooks, and Mark Brooks. Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Memorials may be made to Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, 215 Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Road, West Monroe, LA 71292 Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com. |

MRS. VICKI GOSSETT FOREMAN Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, La. Memorial services for Mrs. Vicki Gossett Foreman, 47 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, April 10, 2008, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA, Interment will be private, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Foreman was born May 7, 1960 in Monroe, La. and died Saturday, April 5, 2008 in West Monroe, LA. She is survived by her husband; Jerry Lewis of West Monroe, LA, daughter; Jessica Lewis of Monroe, LA, brother; Jeff Ray of Arnaudville, LA, sisters; Denise McGowen of West Monroe, LA, Michelle James of Baton Rouge, LA. and Iona Kline of Oregon, Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM on Thursday, April 10, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to wwwkilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

OPAL BIRD BOYD Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Opal Bird Boyd, 88, of Monroe will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, April 9, 2008, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, with Father Gregg Riley officiating. Interment will follow at 1:30 PM at Liberty Cemetery at Linville, LA. Mrs. Boyd was born on October 20, 1919 near Haile, LA and passed away Sunday, April 6, 2008. She was a retired school teacher. Survivors include one brother, Miles Bird and his wife Ophelia; two nieces, Diana Caldarera and Laura Crowell and her husband Clinton and their son, David and his two children; one nephew, Perry A. Bird and his three children. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 9, 2007, from 10:00 AM until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

ORIENE "PAT" ANDERSON Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Oriene "Pat" Anderson, age 90 of Columbia will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, April 8, 2008 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Jack McKeithen officiating. Rev. Todd Whittington will deliver the eulogy. Interment will follow in the Olla Cemetery. Mrs. Anderson was born on July 2, 1917 to the union of Rev. Edward and Elizabeth Chapman and died Sunday, April 6, 2008 at the Haven Nursing Center in Columbia. She was preceded in death by her husband: Jim Anderson, her brother: E. T. Chapman and her sisters: Myrtis Tarver, Leona Taylor, Ruby Warner and Lettie Coleman. Survivors include her step-daughter: JoAnn Wallace and her husband: Billy, her grandsons: Jim Wallace and his wife: Surmartha and Bob Wallace and his wife: Lori, her great-grandchildren: Chad and his wife: Heather, Kyle, Dale, Lora and Jaime Wallace all of Columbia. Pallbearers will be Chad, Kyle, Dale, Lora and Jaime Wallace and her nephew: Lunsford Warner. Honorary pallbearers are Butch Warner and Dr. Bendel Johnson. Visitation will be 12:00 PM until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia.

ROSE LAMB Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Funeral services for Rose Lamb, 65, of Rayville, will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at Robinson Baptist Church with Rev. Clyde Piercy officiating, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville. Mrs. Lamb was born on February 4, 1943 and passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2008. She loved children and animals. She delivered various newspapers for over 30 years. Rose was preceded in death by her father, Mark Trainor, mother, Edna Trainor, and her son, William "Billy" Lamb. Survivors include her husband, Melvin Lamb of Rayville; 9 children, Dean Smith of Norfolk, VA, Nicholas Backes of WV, Melanie Wilcox of Newport News, VA, James Lamb of Norfolk, VA, Patrick Lamb of Norfolk, VA, Alan Polland of Portsmouth, VA, Marilyn Weimann of Delhi, Michelle Nylander of Rayville, and Elizabeth Lamb of Rayville; 10 Grandchildren, Jacob Nylander, Trinity Nylander, James Richardson, Katherine Wilcox, Heather Wilcox, Cody Wilcox, Kimberly Wilcox, Alexander Backes, Rodney Polland, and Kelly Polland and 1 great grandchild. Pallbearers will be Dean Smith, Nicholas Backes, James Lamb, Patrick Lamb, Hans Weimann, David Nylander, and Jacob Nylander. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Tuesday, at Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneral homes.com

SHIRLEY ANN WILLIS PRIDGEN Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Memorial services for Shirley Ann Willis Pridgen, 69, of West Monroe will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at McClendon Baptist Church with Rev James Gardner officiating. Graveside service will be at 3:00 PM Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery. Ms. Pridgen was born November 12, 1938 and passed away after a lengthy illness on Sunday, April 6, 2008. Ms. Pridgen was a nurse and a former resident of Jonesboro. She also loved to read and do crossword puzzles. She is preceded in death by her parents Edgar and Elaine Willis. Survivors include: one sister, Yvonne Peel and husband Ricky of West Monroe; two daughters, Janet Anderson and husband Randy of Jonesboro, Faith Green and husband Patrick of Benton; two sons, Tommy Caughlin and wife Teresa of Jonesboro and Charles Pridgen of West Monroe; five grandchildren, Michelle Lay, Michael Davis, Jacob Green, Kelsee Green, and Cherilynn Caughlin; and three great grandchildren, Emily, Tyler, and Bryan Lay. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the service on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at McClendon Baptist Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

TRIBUTE TO DAMIEN LADON HAMILTON Our Loved One 9/26/1983-4/8/2003 Remember Me To the living, I am gone. To the sorrowful, I will never return. To the angry, I was cheated. But the happy, I am at peace. And to the faithful, I have never left. I cannot speak, but I can listen. I cannot be seen, but I can be heard. So as I stand upon a shore Gazing at a beautiful sea… Remember me. As you look upon a flower And admire its simplicity- Remember me. Remember me in your heart, Your thoughts, and your memories, Of the time we love, the times we cried, The times we fought, the times we laughed. For if you always think of me, I will never be gone. Today marks the fifth year you've been gone from earth, but never our hearts and thoughts. We miss you so. We know you have forgiven those who took you away from us, and in time we to will forgive. Love You Always, The Family If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins. (Matthew 6: 14-15)

Stephanie M. Breaux, 28
SHREVEPORT — Stephanie Michelle Breaux, a military police officer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Shirley J. Earls, 58
JONESVILLE — Shirley J. Earls died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Community Pentecostal Church, Jonesville under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Thomas Jerrell Esters, 63
OLLA — Thomas Jerrell Esters, a retired logger, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Beech Creek Cemetery, Olla.

Vicki Gossett Foreman, 47
Vicki Gossett Foreman of West Monroe, a Quizno's assistant manager, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is noon until service time Thursday at the funeral home.

Eliza Hayes Gates, 94
FARMERVILLE — Eliza Hayes Gates, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Rocky Branch Baptist Church. Burial will be in Rocky Branch Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Ja'Onna Johnson, infant
Ja'Onna J. Johnson of Monroe, infant daughter of Lakeisha McNack and Jason Johnson, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Rose Lamb, 65
RAYVILLE — Rose Lamb, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Robinson Baptist Church, Dunn under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Alice Mingo, 93
CROWVILLE — Alice Mingo, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, Delhi under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

Roy W. Oliver, 71
Roy W. Oliver of Fairbanks, retired from the U.S. Department of Forestry, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Shirley Willis Pridgen, 69
Shirley Ann Willis Pridgen of West Monroe, a nurse, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. today at McClendon Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be in Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Juanita Rutledge, 84
Juanita Peacock Rutledge of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mount Vernon Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Rutledge Cemetery, West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Newell L. Tarver, 77
CLARKS — Newell LaVaughn Tarver, an International Paper Co. heavy equipment operator, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Boyd, Opal Bird: 11 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Boyer, Elton E.: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Cockerham, Theo M.: 10 a.m. Thursday, Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Jena.
Frost, Marie L.: 2 p.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Harvey, Grover Levon: 11 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Delhi.
Lofton, Ralph: 2 p.m. Thursday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Meredith, Dalton Ray: 11 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Olla.
Pogue, Janie Berdell: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Staab, William C.: 10 a.m. today, Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Monroe

April 9, 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

CORA C. FULLER MULHEARN FUNERAL HOME WINNSBORO, LA Services for Mrs. Cora C. Fuller, age 71, of Winnsboro, LA will be at 2:00 PM, Thursday, April 10, 2008 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro with Dr. Bill Robertson officiating. Burial will follow in Sunflower Cemetery near Baskin under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro, LA . Mrs. Fuller was an elementary teacher until she retired in 1985 and passed away on April 8, 2008. She was born in Lake Charles, LA and lived there until 1988 moving to Winnsboro. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Edward Fuller, Jr., parents; George Francis and Goldie Mae Cox, and brothers; Fitz, Marion, Mike, and Don Cox. Survivors include: Daughter: Christy Madix and husband, Steve of Ruston, LA; grandsons: David and John Madix; sisters: Pat Russell and husband, Bob of MN, Marg Hatsfelt of Lake Charles, LA, Jean Whittington and husband, Jim of Westlake, LA, ; brother: Jerry Cox of Lake Charles, LA; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM till time of service on Thursday, April 10, 2008 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Online Condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

J. C. "MAC" MCDOUGALD Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Graveside services for J. C. McDougald, age 83, of Monroe are scheduled for 11:00 AM Thursday, April 10, 2008, at Mulhearn Memorial Park, Highway 80 East in Monroe with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, 2308 Sterlington Road, Monroe, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Mr. Mac was born in Warren, Arkansas, on February 20, 1925 and passed away peacefully in Monroe on April 7, 2008. He was a Veteran of World War II, serving all over the world as a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marines. Mac was a gifted athlete, playing and coaching minor league baseball for the New York Yankees. He proudly served as an insurance professional for fifty years, and as a dedicated independent insurance agent in the Monroe area since 1963. Mr. Mac was a member of the American Legion, Pine Hills Country Club, Independent Insurance Agents, and Past President and Lifetime Member of the Optimist Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Jewell McDougald. Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years, Dorothy McDougald; daughter, Betsy Farmer; sons, Bruce McDougald and Blake McDougald; sister, Betty Hale; and grandchildren, Michelle Farmer, David McDougald, and Bo McDougald. Mac was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He always said he would "rather have a million friends than a million dollars", and at last count he was close to his goal. Special thanks to his many dear friends. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

JACKIE RAY COATES Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Jackie Ray Coates, age 65 of Grayson will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, April 9, 2008 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Michael Whitman officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Union Cemetery west of Grayson. Mr. Coates was born in Cottonplant on September 20, 1942 to the union of Jack Hardy and Jewell Carter Coates and died Monday, April 7, 2008 at his residence after a brief illness. He was a retired logger. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter: Heather Coates, his father: Jack H. Coates, his brother: Purvis Coates and his sister: Bonnie Braddock. Survivors include his mother: Jewell Carter Coates of Bossier City, his wife: Shelia Franklin Coates of Grayson, his daughter: Tracy Coates of Grayson, his sons: Darren Sikes of Texas, Clint Coates and his wife: Vicky of Grayson, Stacy Coates and his wife: Ashley of Willow Park, TX, his grandsons: Brandon, Troy and Steven Coates all of Grayson, his brother: Calvin Coates of Fayette, AL, his sisters: Bobbie Roberts of Clarks, Fay Simons of Olla, Emma Halliburton of Olla and Sybil King of Bossier City and three nephews and nine nieces. Pallbearers will be Steely Smith, Gary Talbert, Randall Thames, Jimmy Stapleton, Hardy Roberts and Charles Coates. Honorary pallbearers are Dick Hitt, Russell Hitt, Timothy Hitt and Todd Hitt.

LEE WILLIS RACHAL Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Memorial Services for Mr. Lee Willis Rachal, 63, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 7:00 PM Thursday, April 10, 2008, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Lowe officiating. Mr. Rachal was born on November 3, 1944 and passed away on April 6, 2008. He was a graduate of Neville High School. He attended Northeast Louisiana University. He served in the United Stated Army during Vietnam. He was a loving and faithful Christian. Mr. Rachal is preceded in death by his parents, Ezra and Florence Rachal. Survivors include his children, Bryan Rachal, Rachel Rachal, Datra Rachal and husband Dwayne, and Roman Rachal and wife Charissa; grandchildren Marcus Rachal, Jacob Rachal and Amity Neeley; brothers, Ezra Rachal, Larry Rachal, Eugene Rachal and Michael Rachal. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday, April 10, 2008 under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

ROY WALLACE OLIVER Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Roy Wallace Oliver, 71, of Fairbanks, LA, will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, April 9, 2008, in the chapel of Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum with Rev. Huey Tarpley and Rev. Pat Guice officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Oliver was born March 27, 1937 in Haile, LA and passed away Monday, April 7, 2008, at St. Francis Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Wallace and Lela Gray Oliver; son, Byron Keith Oliver; brother, Jimmie Benjamin Oliver, Sr; and nephew Jimmie B. Oliver, Jr. Survivors include his wife, Janice Trevillion Oliver; daughter, Kimberly Kay Oliver; and niece Leilani Oliver Chung. Pallbearers will be R. N. Lanningham, David Whittington, Lloyd Gill, Stacey Savage, Ronnie Jones, and Keith Spence. Special Thanks to Pam Jones for the care and attention given to Mr. Oliver. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

April 10, 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

DAVID G. ST.VGINE Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, Houston, Tx David G. St.Vgine, 52, passed away April 7, 2008. David was born January 24, 1956 to Melba and Ramon St.Vgine in Monroe, LA. David graduated from West Monroe High School in 1974. He worked for Diamond Offshore in New Iberia, LA. For 17 years. David moved to Houston, TX in 1997 to pursue his career in the Oil &Gas industry with Aker Maritime and was currently with Equipment Resources Intl. Words most often used to describe David are warm, funny, caring and devoted. He will be missed by his family and many friends. David is survived by his parents, wife Kelle, son Justin, and daughter Ashley, grandchildren Kaleigh, Devin and Cody, brother Danny St. Vgine, sisters,Debbie Wedgeworth, Dori St.Vgine and Dana Benson. The family will receive family and friends from 5:00 until 8:00 PM Thursday April 10, 2008. A service will be held Friday April 11, 2008 at 12:30 PM in the Memorial Oaks Funeral Home Chapel.

HARRY LEROY MCLAUGHLIN Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mr. Harry Leroy McLaughlin, 65, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, April 11, 2008 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Dub Massey officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Garden Cemetery. Mr. McLaughlin was born on March 23, 1943 in Monroe, LA and passed away on April 8, 2008. Survivors include his wife, Mary McLaughlin; children, Thomas McLaughlin and wife Delia, Charles McLaughlin and wife Lisa and Penny Hays and husband William; eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Mr. McLaughlin's grandsons and son-in-law will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Online registry/condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

IVELLE ELLIOTT Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Ivelle Elliott, 85, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, April 11, 2008 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Rev. Don Johnson will be officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Ivelle was born June 7, 1922 and was called home to be with the Lord on April 8, 2008. Her beautiful smile, loving heart and candid sense of humor will be deeply missed. Ivelle was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Travis Elliott, and two sisters, Lila Dean and Clarice Durham. Survivors include her son, David Elliott, daughter and son-in-law, Patrice and Allen Beebe, grandson, Jeb Houston, step-grandchildren, Quinon Beebe, Laura Beebe and Caleb Beebe, and brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Mary Odom, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, all of whom she loved very much. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday, April 10, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Pallbearers will be Caleb Beebe, Max Durham, Randy Odom, Ben Hudson, Lew Hudson, and Brandon Hays. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

MARIE L. FROST Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, Louisiana Funeral Services for Mrs. Marie L. Frost, 86, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM Thursday April 10, 2008 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Mark Fenn officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Frost was born February 14, 1922 in Bernice, LA and passed away April 1, 2008. She is preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Elsie Tucker and her husband, Clifton Frost. Survivors include: three children, Doris O'Donnell, Kenneth Jenkins, and Patricia DuVall; eight grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until the service time at the chapel. Online registry/condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

MICHAEL RAY FIFE Aug. 23, 1974 - March 23, 2008 Memorial services for Michael Ray Fife, 33, of San Antonio, TX., formerly of Mangham, LA., will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 12, 2008 at the Woolen Lake Church of God in Hebert with Rev. Glen Lowery officiating. He is survived by his parents, Michael and Theresa Fife of Mangham, La.; Brother: Shad Fife and wife, April of Mangham, LA.; Sister: Haley M. Fife, Mangham, LA.; grandparents Dorothy Fife and the late Marvin Fife of Mangham, LA. and A. R. and Joann Welch of Hebert and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

STEPHANIE MICHELLE BREAUX Brown-Holley Funeral Homes, Oak Grove, LA. Funeral services for Stephanie Michelle Breaux, age 27, will be held 2:00 PM Friday, April 11, 2008, at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel in Oak Grove, LA. Rev. Roger Stoffer, Rev. David Abshire and Rev. John Maxlow will officiate. Interment will follow in Forest Corner Cemetery in Forest, La. under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Stephanie Michelle Breaux was born on November 4, 1980 in West Monroe, LA. and passed away on April 3, 2008 in Shreveport. She was preceded in death by her Paternal Great-Grandparents, Virgil, Sr. and Opal Warren; Elton and Annie Mae Breaux; Maternal Great-Grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Borders. Stephanie served 3 years in the Army and 5 years in the Airforce. She completed her second tour in Iraq in 2006. During her time in the Army she received the Army Service Ribbon and completed 11 wks of Automated Logistical Specialist Training. While in the Air Force, she received the Armed Forces Reserve Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon w/ gold border, and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal. Survivors include her Father, Randy Breaux and Wife, Cindy of Downsville, LA; Mother, Lori Ann Carr of Eros, LA; Paternal Grandmother, Chris Franklin and Husband, Robert of Keithville, LA; Paternal Grandfather, Elton Breaux of Downsville, La; Maternal Grandmother, Pam Maxlow and Husband, John of Walterboro, S. C.; Maternal Grandfather, Mickey Tully of John's Island, S. C.; Paternal Step-Grandmother, Pat and Eugene Martin of Haile, LA; 2 Brothers, Justin Randall Breaux of Keithville, LA; and Dustin Randall Breaux of Downsville, LA; 2 Sisters, Meagan Hill of Eros, LA; and Samantha Hill of Eros, LA; Special Friends, Courtney, Amanda, and JoAnn; Numerous Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins; and Many Many Friends. Pallbearers will be John Maxlow, Mickey Tulley, Kevin Tully, Clyde Breaux, Jake Spangler, Joey Essex, and Harry Murry. You may leave condolences at www. brownholleyfuneral homes.com

Willie 'Dub' Ambrose, 68
Willie "Dub" Ambrose of Monroe, a janitor, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Hershel Theo Barron, 83
FERRIDAY — Hershel Theo Barron, a state Department of Transportation and Development surveyor and World War II Navy veteran, died Tuesday.
Services are 2 p.m. today at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island.

Harry R. Buckley, 90
LINVILLE — Harry R. Buckley, a retired IMC operator, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Marion. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery, Linville under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Alleen Coleman, 58
Alleen Coleman of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Margaret Coleman, 79
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Margaret Coleman, a homemaker, died March 31. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at King Solomon Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in King Solomon Cemetery, Lake Providence.

William 'Spud' Deason, 63
DUBACH — William "Spud" Deason, a barber shop owner, died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Hico Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Harmony Chapel Cemetery, Hico under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Gwendolyn Dugan, 46
RAYVILLE — Gwendolyn Dugan died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Coralie Jo Fraley, 65
VIDALIA — Coralie Jo Fraley, an associate pastor, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Vidalia Assembly of God. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Guidry Cemetery, Batson, Texas, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Sadie Spann Good, 87
WISNER — Sadie Allene Spann Good, a seamstress, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at First United Methodist Church, Wisner. Burial will be in Holly Grove Cemetery, Wisner under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Josephine Hatfield, 73
JONESBORO — Josephine Hatfield died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Ozell Hinton, 53
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Ozell Hinton, a laborer, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

Ja'Onna Johnson, infant
Ja'Onna J. Johnson of Monroe, infant daughter of Lakeisha McNack and Jason Johnson, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Cornelius Jones, 68
WINNSBORO — Cornelius Jones, a steel worker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

June Kozlovsky, 84
June Kozlovsky of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

John Lynn Lewis, 61
BASTROP — John Lynn Lewis, a PDS Systems employee, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is noon-3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

J.C. 'Mac' McDougald, 83
J.C. "Mac" McDougald, an insurance agent, died Monday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Floyd P. Miller, 78
Floyd P. Miller of Monroe, retired owner/operator of Millie's Restaurant, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Gerald Moody, 62
Gerald Moody of Monroe, a retail grocer, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Addie Price, 93
Addie Price of Monroe, a dietician, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Lee Willis Rachal, 63
Lee Willis Rachal of West Monroe, a retired computer programmer, died Sunday. Services are 7 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5 p.m. until service time today at the funeral home.

Alice Jane Rush, 74
Alice Jane Rush of Monroe, a Bancroft Bag inspector, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, West Monroe.

Roy Lee Sanders, 19
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Roy Lee Sanders, a student, died April 1. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Lake Providence High School. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in St. Mary Church Cemetery.

Lelan Odessie Scott, 77
SHREVEPORT — Lelan Odessie Scott, a retired teacher, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 2-4:45 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Grambling Memorial Garden Cemetery.

Vivian Turner Sears, 76
BASTROP — Vivian Turner Sears, a retired salesclerk, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be Bonita Road Baptist Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

David P. Sikes, 52
David P. Sikes of Monroe, a construction carpenter, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun.

Samuel L. Williams, 66
Samuel L. Williams of Monroe, a sanitation worker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Cockerham, Theo M.: 10 a.m. today, Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Jena.
Esters, Thomas Gerald: 11 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Olla.
Foreman, Vicki Gossett: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Frost, Marie L.: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Lofton, Ralph: 2 p.m. today, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Mingo, Alice: 11 a.m. Saturday, Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville.

April 11 , 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

HARRY R. BUCKLEY Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral services for M