News Star Obituaries - January 2008

January - 2008 - Obituaries from The News-Star

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

CHARLES DOUGLAS "DOUG" SMITH Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, Louisiana Funeral services for Mr. Charles Douglas "Doug" Smith, 45, of West Monroe, LA are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at the Chapel of Golden Funeral Home with Revs. Britt Dupree and Phillip McCready officiating. Interment will follow in the Pinegrove South Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home. Mr. Smith, a self employed contractor and member of Harmony Baptist Church passed away Monday, December 31, 2007 at his residence. He was an avid car racer at Twin City Drag. He is survived by his daughter, Whitney Nicole Smith of Star City, AR.; father and step-mother, Tommy and Barbara Smith of Bastrop, LA.; mother and step-father, Gloria and Keith Thurman of Lacey, AR; two sisters, Nita Gandy and husband Robbie of Bastrop, LA., Lisa Thompson of Bastrop, LA.; brother, David Smith and wife Martha of Farmington, AR., and a special friend, Pam Hearne of West Monroe, LA. Mr. Smith is preceded in death by his grandparents, Oather and Margie Smith and George and Dovie Gregory. Serving as pallbearers are: Don Harger, Jay Smith, Brian Henry, Ed Haltom, Kenneth Robinson and Steve Dew.

DYLAN DALE BASS Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Dylan Dale Bass, 18, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 2, 2008, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Ricky Baker officiating. Interment will follow in New Light Baptist Church Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Rebecca Dowdy; father, Mark Bass; sisters, Rachel Bass, Amanda Ward and Matthew, Brittney Battaglia and Joey, and Christy Thomasie; grandparents, Charles and Doris Dowdy, Steve and Doris Bass, and Careen Johnston; nieces and nephews Alanta Lenard, Sierra and Bailey Bass, Judge Battagila, and Travis Gray and ShyAnne Thomasie. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com.

EMILY ELAINE PYLANT Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home Ruston, Louisiana Funeral services for Mrs. Emily Elaine Pylant will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, January 2, 2008 at the Pleasant Valley Assembly of God Church in Downsville with the Rev. Tracy Ables officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Mrs. Pylant was born April 10, 1931 in Downsville to Thomas and Carrie Frost Tedeton. She died December 30, 2007 at her home in Downsville. She was a loving mother and a member of the Pleasant Valley Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Loyd Pylant, her parents, and nine brothers and sisters. Mrs. Pylant is survived by her children Evelyn Janette Brehm of Longview, TX, Wesley Glynn Pylant of Downsville, Brenda Gail Polk of Pearl, MS, and Travis Gerald Pylant of Downsville; Step-daughter Jessie Mae Holland of Bernice; Eight grandchildren, eight step-grand children and ten great grandchildren; Two brothers Michael Tedeton and Jerry Tedeton and two sisters, Mercyle Silmon and Linda Pender. Pallbearers will be her grandsons: Michael Brehm, Jeffery Brehm, Eric Pylant, Jamie Powell, Ryan Jennings, and Chris Pylant. Visitation will be held at the Pleasant Valley Assembly of God Church from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Wednesday, January 1, 2008. To leave an on-line memorial message, please visit www.owensmemorial funeralhome.com.

LILLIAN ANNIE FARRAR DISON Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, Louisiana Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian Annie Farrar Dison, 80, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at Ridge Avenue Baptist Church with Rev. David Brown officiating. Interment to follow at Union Grove Cemetery in Lillie, LA., under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Dison was born September 21, 1927 in Lillie, LA., and passed away December 30, 2007 in West Monroe, Louisiana. Mrs. Dison was employed as an RN with E.A. Conway Hospital prior to retirement. She was member of Ridge Avenue Baptist Church. Mrs. Dison taught first grade Sunday School at Ridge Avenue Baptist Church from 1960-1978 and was a member of Womens Missionary Union. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aylmer Harrell Farrar and Flora Brazzell Farrar. Mrs. Dison is survived by her husband: M. W. Dison , brothers: Bernard Farrar and wife Donnie of West Monroe, Harrell Farrar and wife Norma of San Antonio, Texas, sons: Gerry Dison and wife Sandra of West Monroe, Greg Dison of West Monroe, Geoffry Dison of Monroe, daughters: Deanna "Gigi" Parker and husband Keith of West Monroe, Gina Mitchell and husband Don of Plano, Texas, grandchildren Emily Kennedy and husband Rocky of Farmerville, LA., Abby Gayle Dison of West Monroe, Jessica White and husband Chris of El Dorado, AR., Lillian Beard and husband Jason of Eros, LA., Natalie Dison, Gregory Dison, Arielle Dison, Erin Dison of West Monroe, Meredith Mitchell and James Mitchell of Plano, Texas, great grandchildren: Griffin Dison, Drake Kennedy of Farmerville, LA., Devin White of El Dorado, AR., Judah Beard, Abella Beard, Gracie Beard and Titus Beard all of Eros. Pallbearers will be Jason Beard, Keith Parker, Chris White, Rocky Kennedy, Don Mitchell, Gregory Dison. Honorary Pallbearers will be Mr. Charles Holstead and Mr. Carlton Yeager. Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Contributions to Ridge Avenue Baptist Church, 1009 Ridge Ave., West Monroe, LA., 71291 preferred. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

MARIANNE G. LEWIS Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Marianne G. Lewis, age 85, will be 1:00 PM, Saturday, January 5, 2008 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Hudnell. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA., under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Lewis was born on March 26, 1922 and passed away on December 29, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marshall B. and Genevieve T. McDonald. She is survived by one brother, Marshall J. McDonald, his family and many cousins and loving friends. She was a member of Clark Springs Baptist Church and a past worthy Grand Matron of the Eastern Star. She was also a retired auditor for the Internal Revenue Service. Pallbearers will be family members and friends. Visitation will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 5, 2008 until service at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. The family requests donations to be made to the Alzheimer's Association, American Cancer Society or to the donor's choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

NORMA JEAN GASPARD BRUCE Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, Louisiana Funeral services for Norma Jean Gaspard Bruce, 76, of West Monroe, LA., will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 2, 2008 in Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in West Monroe, LA., with Rev. Larry Stafford officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Bruce, 76, of West Monroe, died Sunday, December 30, 2007, at her home in West Monroe. Born November 26, 1931, in Alexandria, LA., Mrs. Bruce lived in Tallulah before settling in West Monroe. Mrs. Bruce was co-owner of Bruce Plumbing Company in West Monroe with her son, Charlie Prophit, and previously with her husband, Bill Bruce. Mrs. Bruce is survived by her five sons, Harry G. Prophit IV and wife Alice, Charlie Prophit and wife Virginia, David Prophit and wife Nora, all of West Monroe, LA., Russ Prophit and wife Kathy of Winter Haven, FL., Matt Prophit and wife Dalton of Indian Lakes Estates, FL.; five grandchildren, Breanna Young and husband E. Orum Young, III, Heather Prophit and Brantley Booth Prophit of West Monroe, LA., Jesse Prophit and wife Dana of Sarasota, FL., Nicholas Prophit of Rayville, LA.; and two great-grandchildren, Renee and Elijah Young. She is preceded in death by her husband William D. "Bill" Bruce and her parents Hubert and Theodore Gaspard of Tallulah. As a young woman, Mrs. Bruce enjoyed raising her 5 sons, boating on the Ouachita River, hunting and fishing, and snow-skiing in Colorado. In her later years, Mrs. Bruce greatly loved her extended family of her sons and their wives, her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a kind-hearted person who loved her pets and working in her yard. Donations can be made to the American Heart Association, National Center, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, Texas, 75231, or to a preferred charity in honor of Mrs. Bruce. Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tuesday, January 1, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

WILLIE D. "PETE" LENARD Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral service for Mr. Willie D. "Pete" Lenard, 69, of West Monroe, LA., will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, January 2, 2008, at Lapine Assembly of God Church, 550 Lapine Rd. West Monroe, LA., with Pastors Mildred Lenard and Prentice Robert officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Lenard lost his brave battle with cancer at home with his loving family by his side Sunday, December 30, 2007. He was a retired construction worker and retired business owner. Mr. Lenard was preceded in death by his father, John Ransom Lenard; mother, Verdie B. Wink Lenard; and brother, Dan Lenard. Survivors include his devoted wife of forty-four (44) years, Josephine Lenard; sons, Tavis Wesley Bryant, Benard "Opie" Lenard and wife Suzie Lenard, Kenneth Earl Lenard, Charles Alan Lenard and special friend, Delores McCaleb, one considered as a son, Lebo Alderman; daughter, Cynthia Johnson; five grandsons, Jason Sell, Scott Lenard, Michael Lenard, Heath Bryant, and Chase Lenard; two granddaughters, Amy Vaughn and Cassidy Lenard; sisters, Lou Lenard, Mary Lenard, and Linda Williamson and husband David; brothers, Johnny Lenard and wife Phyllis, Ken R. Lenard and wife Raina; Earnie Lenard and wife Marcie, and Earl Lenard; special brother-in-law, Robert Aaron Hardin; a host of nieces and nephews; and special loved ones, Sandra Long Lenard, Danny Lenard, Mary K. Whitaker, Tracey and Sherrie Watson, Carla Renee Burnett and Jimmy Oncale. Pallbearers will be Jerry Walker, John Sullivan, Tracey Watson, Rusty Patrick, Kevin Smith, Tavis Bryant, Jason Hendrix, and Michael Lenard. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. The family wishes to express our deepest thanks to Dr. Scott Barron, Dr. Ron Hammett, and Dr. William Foust and nurse, Susan Durbin. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com.

Annie Lou Butler, 78
GRAMBLING — Annie Lou Butler, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Fellowship Baptist Church, Simsboro. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Grambling Memorial Garden.

Chrystine B. Conn, 90
JONESVILLE — Chrystine B. Conn, a retired schoolteacher, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Jonesville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Old Pine Hill Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Roger Dale Cox, 54
GRAYSON — Roger Dale Cox, a retired minister, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Old Union Cemetery west of Grayson.

Hilary Foster, 36
Hilary Foster of West Monroe, a machinist, died Friday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Michael L. Johnson, 53
QUITMAN — Michael L. Johnson, a security guard, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Antioch Church, Quitman. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until time of services at the church. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Quitman under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Lester Leon Moore, 78
FARMERVILLE — Lester Leon Moore, an installer, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Hall Cemetery, Louisiana 15, Richland Parish.

Melba Jean Nichols, 65
COLUMBIA — Melba Jean Duke Nichols, a retired nurse, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Albert, Kattie: 11 a.m. today, Tallulah Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Tallulah.
Dison, Lillian Annie: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Ridge Avenue Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Pylant, Emily: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Pleasant Valley Assembly of God, Downsville.
Thompson, Moses: 1 p.m. today, New Hopewell Baptist Church, Bernice.
Warren, Stanley: 1 p.m. today, Mount Union Baptist Church, Marion

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

BARBARA C. CUMPTON Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Service for Mrs. Barbara C. Cumpton, 57, of Mangham, LA will be 11:00 AM Thursday, January 3, 2008 at Mulhearn Chapel,Rayville, LA with Rev. David Shirley officiating interment to follow in Gwin Cemetery Mangham, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA. Mrs. Barbara was a member of Alto Baptist Church and a loving wife , mother, grandmother and friend to all she met. She was preceded in death by her father Vernon Crofoot. She is survived by her husband of 40 years Larry Cumpton of Mangham, LA, two daughters, Leisa Jones and her husband Willie, and Bridgette Morgan and her husband Clay , both of Mangham, LA; one son Larry Cumpton, Jr. and his wife Chrissy of Columbia, LA ; mother Pauline Crofoot also of Mangham, LA. Grandchildren, Destiny Jones, Maddie Kate Jones, Logan Smith, Garrett Morgan, Maliea Morgan, Garrett Edward Cumpton and Hannah Grace Cumpton. Pallbearers; Glenn Jackson, Travis Stephenson, Michael Schooler, Stewart O'Corr, Chris Krin, Josh Krin. Honorary Pallbearer Matt Krin. In lieu of flowers Memorial may be made to the American Cancer Society. Visitation will be from 5:00 till 8:00 PM Wednesday Jan.2, 2008 at the funeral home. Online registry/condolences at www.mullohearnfuneral home.com

CLAUDIA ANNE CAGE TRICHEL Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Private services were held for Claudia Trichel, 85, who passed away December 24, 2007 at the Rosemont. A native of West Monroe and great, great, great granddaughter of Don Juan Filhoil, she was a devoted wife and mother. Preceding her in death were her husband Joseph Shelton Trichel and son J.S. (Jay) Trichel, Jr. Survivors include daughters Kristin and husband Milton Bruyere of Shreveport, LA and Susan Hastings; Paul Trichel and wife T.C. all of West Monroe; grandchildren, Jennifer and Sarah Hastings and David and Jessica Trichel. It is requested that any memorials by given to a charity of your choice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

GERALD CRITTENDEN GOLDEN SR MULHEARN FUNERAL HOME/HWY 165 Funeral services for Mr. Gerald Crittenden Golden SR, 89, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, January 3, 2008 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Sabin and Jayne Trammell-Kelly officiating. Interment will be in Myrtle Memorial Cemetery in Winnsboro, LA. Mr. Golden passed away Friday, December 28, 2007 at Schumpert Hospital at Shreveport, LA. He was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church, was the volunteer church landscaper, and was proud of the church's appearance. He retired as co-owner/manager of Royal Crown Bottling Company of West Monroe. Mr. Golden was a Army Tech Sergeant and served in WWII in the Pacific Campaign and was the receiver of the Silver Star Medal. Survivors include sons, Gerald Crittenden Golden JR and wife Jan and William Rishell Golden and wife Tina; grandchildren, Christopher Golden and Elizabeth Golden; sisters, Agnes Odom and Gloria Creech; brother, Dixon "Pete" Golden. Pallbearers will be Kermit Beardin, Jack Rutledge, Paul Mallett, Frank Sherio, Jack Tripp, Lester Davis, and Walter Pierron. Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial gifts be made to Memorial United Methodist Church in Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfunera lhome.com

MR. JOHN F. "BILLY" DAVIS, JR. Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral service for Mr. John F. "Billy" Davis, Jr., 74, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, January 3, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe with Rev. John Dallalio officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Davis was born on April 24, 1933 and passed away on December 31, 2007, at St. Francis North Hospital. He was a Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Mr. Davis was a member of the Maranatha Baptist Church and retired from Century Ready Mix. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Olla Davis; and the love of his life, wife, Eva Jean Davis. Survivors include his daughter, Brenda Rogers of Monroe, LA; son, Johnny Davis and wife Debbie of Beaumont, TX; daughter, Melba Wheeler and husband David of Choudrant, LA; grandchildren, Nancy Hall and husband Kevin, Billy Davis and wife Amanda, Skylar Wheeler, and Jenni Henges and husband Jim; great grandchildren, Noah Wyrick, Makalya Thomas, William Henges, Andrew Henges, Katie Lynn Hall and Walyon John Davis. Visitation will be Thursday, January 3, 2008 from 12:00 Noon until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home. The family would like to thank the staff of St. Francis North Hospital and Cornerstone Hospital . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

Kattie Albert, 76
ORANGE, Fla. — Kattie Albert, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Tallulah's Seventh Day Adventist Church. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah, under direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Dylan Dale Bass, 18
Dylan Dale Bass of Monroe, a laborer, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at New Light Baptist Cemetery.

Norma Jean G. Bruce, 76
Norma Jean Gaspard Bruce of West Monroe, retired co-owner of Bruce Plumbing, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Wallace Lorraine Clark, 80
WINNSBORO — Wallace Lorraine Clark, a retired sheriff deputy, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Lillian A. Farrar Dison, 80
Lillian Annie Farrar Dison of West Monroe, a retired E.A. Conway Medical Center Registered Nurse, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Ridge Avenue Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be at Union Grove Cemetery, Lillie, under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Hilary Foster, 36
Hilary Foster of West Monroe, a machinist, died Friday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Friday at Faith Tabernacle, Monroe, under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Billie Culp Gee, 81
BASTROP — Billie Culp Gee, a Bastrop National Bank teller, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturdayat First Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Claude W. Grimes Sr., 90
TALLULAH — Claude William Grimes Sr., retired U.S. postal service employee, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Silver Cross Cemetery, Tallulah. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Marianne G. Lewis, 85
Marianne Genevieve Lewis of West Monroe, a retired Internal Revenue Service auditor, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturdayat Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 11 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

William McClain, 87
RAYVILLE — William McClain, a construction worker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at St. Peter Rock Baptist Church Cemetery, Rayville.

Burge Stanley, 69
MARION — Burge Stanley, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Marion. Visitation is 5 p.m. Thursday until service time Friday at the church. Burial will be at Reppond Cemetery, Marion under direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Ellen O. White, 69
JONESVILLE — Ellen O. White died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Utility Baptist Church, Jonesville. Burial will be at White Ridge Cemetery under direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Conn, Chrystine B.: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Jonesville.
Johnson, Michael L.: 11 a.m. today, Antioch Church, Quitman.
Nichols, Melba Jean Duke: 10 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Pylant, Emily: 11 a.m. today, Pleasant Valley Assembly of God, Downsville

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

WILLIAM "BILLY" BROOKS Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation Services Baytown, TX William "Billy" Brooks, 54, of Baytown, TX was born June 5, 1953 in Monroe, LA and passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at his home. He graduated from Ouachita High School and the Northeast Louisiana University School of Pharmacy. He was a member of the Cedar Bayou United Methodist Church in Baytown and the Texas Society of Hospital Pharmacists and the Texas Pharmacy Association. He was a history buff, enjoyed traveling and football, and was a big fan of the Louisiana State University Tigers. He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel O. Brooks Sr. and brother-in-law, Johnny Spurlock. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Mary Brooks and son, William Robert "Billy" Brooks, both of Baytown; mother, Billie Brooks of Monroe, LA; brothers and sister-in-law, Samuel Brooks Jr. of Baton Rouge, LA and Gary A. and Mary Brooks of Monroe, LA; nephew and niece, Alan Brooks and Lauren Brooks, both of Monroe, LA; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Marie and Cary Brooks and Ruth and Jerry Miller, all of West Monroe, LA and Glenda Spurlock of Minden, LA; his cat, Sol; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. His family will receive friends at Navarre Funeral Home Friday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 5, 2008 at 10:00 AM at Navarre Funeral Home with Chaplain Linda Tolon officiating. At his request, he will be cremated afterwards. In lieu of usual remembrances, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718, www.cancer.org To view the online obituary or to post a tribute for the family, go to www.navarrefuneral home.com Arrangements are under the direction of Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2444 Rollingbrook Dr., Baytown, TX, 77521, (281) 422-8111.

LOIS BROOKS EDMISTON Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Lois Brooks Edmiston, 99, of West Monroe, LA was born on October 20, 1908, in Quitman, LA and died on December 30, 2007 in West Monroe, LA. She was a retired Elementary School Teacher with the Ouachita Parish School System. Mrs. Edmiston was of the Methodist faith. She received her B.S. Degree from LA Tech. Mrs. Edmiston is preceded in death by her husband, James M. Edmiston; son, Charles Spencer Edmiston; parents, John Spencer and Callie Thomas Brooks; brothers, Printis and Morgan Brooks; sisters, Gertrude and Sarah Brooks, Eula B. Williamson and Atlas B. Turbeville; and a niece, Francis Mitchell Pollard. Survivors include her son, James M. Edmiston, Jr.; daughters-in-law, Virginia Pohlman Edmiston and Martha Chappell Edmiston; Grandchildren, Kim Edmiston Williams, Koy Edmiston Mislowsky, Richard S. Edmiston, Robert J. Edmiston; great grandchildren, Caroline and Charles Williams, Ali, Elizabeth and Emily Mislowsky, Dylan and Cody Edmiston; numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Edmiston, "Mama Ed's" life was long and full and one with many blessings. Her family, church, friends, students, and her beautiful flowers being among her greatest blessings. She will be missed by her family and friends, but are all better from having been part of her life. Pallbearers will be L.V. Kane, Brian Alford, Don Sims, Roland Alford, Charles Gordon and Casey Ivy. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Thursday, January 3, 2008 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, January 4, 2008 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. with Rev. Jerry Salisbury officiating. Interment will follow in the Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the West Monroe Methodist Protestant Church Building Fund, 1132 Rogers Road West Monroe, LA 71292. Online Registry/Condolences www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

HELEN LOUISE GABLE Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Memorial services for Ms Helen Louise Gable, 62. of Monroe, LA, will be held at 4:00PM on Friday, January 4th, 2008, in the Chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with Rev. Joel Brackett officiating. Born June 21, 1945, in Monroe, LA, she was the daughter of Clara Marie Martin and the late Marvin Lee Oliveaux. She passed away January 1, 2008, in West Monroe, LA, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Ms Gable was an accountant with Gas Masters of America. Survivors include her mother, Clara Marie Martin; her sister, Gail Bass and husband, Jonathan; her brother, Fred W. Olivo; her aunt, Lola Shipley; her niece, Tammy Bragg; her nephew, Jeff Perry and wife Niki; and several cousins. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

BILLIE CULP GEE COX FUNERAL HOME BASTROP, LA Billie Culp Gee of Bastrop died Tuesday, January 1, 2008. Born Billie Jo Terrell in 1926, she was the oldest of eight children born to Edith and Wheeler Thomas Terrell. After completing Bastrop High School, she married Roy Bernis Culp in 1946. He preceded her in death in 1984, after a loving marriage of almost 38 years. Billie combined marriage, career, and rearing children with Roy's help and support. She was known to many people in Bastrop as a friendly face of banking at Bastrop National Bank until her retirement in 1986. In 1986, Billie found a wonderful, loving husband in Leon Gee, with whom she traveled and enjoyed retirement in their few years together prior to his death in 1989. A meaningful part of Billie's life was her church membership, first at Pine Grove Baptist, where her children grew up, and Cherry Ridge Baptist and First Baptist in her later years. Because Roy was an ordained minister, she also came to know many people in Morehouse Parish by accompanying him on occasions when he substituted or served as interim pastor in local churches. Her characteristic calm demeanor that exemplified her Christian faith in the challenges of all life's joys and sorrows was inspired by Paul's writing to the Philippians that "I can do everything through him who gives me strength." Billie lived independently in her home in Bastrop for many years, then moved to The Arbor assisted living for three years. She made new friends, helped newcomers adjust to assisted living, and was best known for her sweet spirit and her eye for helping others enjoy beauty by her continuous quest to decorate both her apartment and her dining table. When her health required more skilled assistance, she moved to LeGrand Healthcare. Billie's survivors include her three children: Her son, Tommy Culp, and wife Lea of Bastrop; her daughter, Susan Wentz, and husband Steve of Flowery Branch, GA; her daugter, Sara Crawford, and husband Gary of Greensboro, NC. She also leaves two grandchildren, Brandon Culp of Bastrop and Bridget Broome of Stillwater, OK. Billie was preceded in death by one sister, Juanita Fisher; she is survived by sisters Ida Eubanks and Irma Cox and her brothers Bill Terrell, Harry Terrell, Jimmy Terrell, and Butch Terrell. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 5th, at 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church in Bastrop with Reverends Jim Taylor and Al Duncan officiating. Visitation will be Friday evening at the Cox Funeral Home, 611 North Washington Street, Bastrop, between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM Contributions to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home at 7200 Desiard Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71203, or a favorite charity, are encouraged in lieu of flowers.

LILLIAN E. HILL Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral services for Lillian E. Hill, 87, of Farmerville, LA, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 4, 2008 at Liberty Baptist Church in Linville, LA. Officiating will be Dr. C.L. Foxworth. Interment will follow in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Hill was born on January 19, 1920 and passed away at her residence on January 1, 2008. She was a lifelong member of Liberty Baptist Church in Linville and loved her church family and was an avid gardener and extraordinary cook. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Lawson Hill, son John Larry Hill, grandson Michael Hill and four brothers and three sisters. She is survived by her son, Billy Hill and wife Renate of Linville, LA; daughter Linda Hanson of Monroe, LA; daughter Carol Ann Nyegaard and husband Charles of Farmerville, LA; son Tommy Hill of Ruston, LA; Randy Hill of Ruston, LA; daughter Pamela Phillips of Farmerville, LA; 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Kevin Hanson; Tom Holbrook; Brian Nyegaard; Steven Hill; Jesse Hill and Frank Boone. Honorary pallbearers will be nephews.Visitation will be held Thursday, January 3, 2008 from 5:00 PMto 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Memorials may be made to Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery Fund in Linville, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

MR. COURTNEY DALE "C.D." MCKASKLE Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mr. Courtney Dale "C.D." McKaskle, 78, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, January 4, 2008 at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church West Monroe, LA with Rev. Woody Rimes and Rev. Pat Lofton officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.Mr. McKaskle passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2008, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Belva Johnson McKaskle; brother, Paul McKaskle and sister, Mary McKaskle Wilkes. Mr. McKaskle was a member and deacon of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church for many years. He was a retired local building contractor who enjoyed hunting at Wise Hunting Club, fishing, and camping. Survivors: his wife of 58 years, Patty Wilkes McKaskle; daughter, Janet McKaskle Rutledge and husband Larry; sons, Keith McKaskle and wife Pam and Scott McKaskle and wife Suzanne; granddaughter, Jessica McKaskle Feeback and husband Brian; grandsons, Gabe Rutledge of Arlington, VA, Josh McKaskle and wife Katie, Zach Rutledge and wife Jessica of Montpelier, LA, Clay McKaskle, Cole McKaskle and wife Lara and Jordy McKaskle; great grandchildren, Savannah Feeback, Whit McKaskle, and Jesse Brian Feeback; sisters, Betty McKaskle Wilkes and Juanita McKaskle Davis and husband Charles of Spindale, NC; also a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Gabe Rutledge, Josh McKaskle, Zach Rutledge, Clay McKaskle, Cole McKaskle, Jordy McKaskle and Brian Feeback. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday, January 3, 2008 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Online Registry/Condolences www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

MR. HENRY BERNARD KENT JR. Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mr. Henry Bernard Kent Jr., 82, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Friday January 4, 2008 at the Fair Park Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Waymond Warren officiating. Interment will follow in the Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Kent was born on December 28, 1925 and passed away on January 2, 2008 at his residence in West Monroe, LA. He was retired from the Exxon Petroleum Company. Mr. Kent was a member and served as a Deacon of the Fair Park Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Encouragers Sunday School Class. He enjoyed his very special friends who he drank coffee with every afternoon. Mr. Kent is preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Frances Evelyn Kent, who he affectionately called "Brown Eyes". Survivors include his children, Melanie Carpenter and husband Ronny, Laurie Counts, and Dave Kent and wife Terri; sister, Marie Valentine of Ferriday, LA; nine grandchildren, Cherie King and husband Patrick, Jaime Caples and husband Daniel, Chrissy Banks and husband Tommy, Ronny Carpenter Jr. and wife Stephanie, Jeremy Kent and wife Rene, Jeffrey Kent and wife Abigail Kent, Amanda Kent, Samantha Counts and Sarah Counts; eight great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Bobby Avery, Tommy Banks, Ronny Carpenter Jr., Patrick King, Daniel Caples, Jeremy Kent, Jeffrey Kent and Jerry Luginbill. Honorary Pallbearers will be the members of the Encouragers Sunday School Class. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday, January 3, 2008 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the Fair Park Baptist Church Building Fund. Mr. Kent's family would like to give a special thank you to Patient's Choice Hospice and Mary Wiggins and also Dr. Don Hammett and to Mr. Kent's caregivers Ann Averitte, Betty Benton and Wanda Shackelford. Online Registry/Condolences www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

MRS. PAULINE TAYLOR Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, La. Private family services for Mrs. Pauline Taylor, 95, of West Monroe, La. were held Thursday, January 3, 2007 under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Taylor died January 2, 2008 at the Rosemont Assisted Living. Survivors: Children, Marline VanSchoick, Richard Taylor, David Taylor and wife, Denise 8 Grandchildren. Online Registry: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

SHELLIS GUILLOT Roseneath Funeral Home Bossier City, La. Shelli Guillot, 34, died on January 1, 2008 in Shreveport, LA. Services will be 11:30 AM Friday, January 4, 2008 at Rose-Neath's Bossier Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Keith Rhodes and Dr. Scott Teutsch of Eastwood Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Rose-Neath Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, January 3, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Bossier City, LA. Shelli is survived by her husband, Eric Guillot; son, Dawson Shannon; daughter, Brittany Guillot all of Haughton, LA; parents, Freddie and Barbara Shannon of Liberty Hill, TX; sister, Stephanie Ahr and husband David and their son Evan of Leander, TX; maternal grandfather, Bill Turner of Austin, TX; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Dayton and Dianne Guillot of West Monroe, LA; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Wendi and Kurt May and their children Mack and Kamiron of West Monroe, LA and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, P.O. Box 4333, Monroe, LA 71211, for which she ran marathons in memory of her maternal grandmother.

Charles Allen, 44
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Charles Allen, a custodian, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Lake Providence High School Auditorium. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Clie's Ridge Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Patsy Joyce Bamburg, 58
NEWELLTON — Patsy Joyce Bamburg, a certified nursing assistant, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Pitkin. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Blue Branch Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Robert Barnes, 37
Robert Barnes of Monroe, a laborer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Everett Lee Brown, 59
WISNER — Everett Lee Brown, a truck driver, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Wisner. Wake services are 6-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is noon-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hope Estate Cemetery, Wisner.

Annie Lou Butler, 78
GRAMBLING — Annie Lou Butler, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Fellowship Baptist Church, Simsboro. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Grambling Memorial Garden.

Jennie Carter, 69
Jennie Carter of Calhoun, a cook, died Dec. 25. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Choudrant. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Lee Etta Causey, 93
Lee Etta Causey of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at First Church of God in Christ, Monroe. Burial will be in Jerusalem Church Cemetery, Calhoun under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Angani Clark, 18
Angani Clark of Monroe, a student, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Wallace L. Clark, 80
WINNSBORO — Wallace Lorraine Clark, a retired sheriff's deputy, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Winnsboro Cemetery.

Barbara Cumpton, 57
MANGHAM — Barbara Cumpton, a former restaurant owner, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Gwin Cemetery, Mangham.

John Davis Jr., 74
John Davis Jr. of Monroe, a retired truck driver, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Willie Mae Dixon, 84
Willie Mae Dixon of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Ned Evans, 78
Ned Evans of Monroe, an auto mechanic, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Josephine Ford, 81
Josephine Ford of Monroe, a bartender, died Dec. 26. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe.

Gerald C. Golden Sr., 89
Gerald Crittenden Golden Sr. of Monroe died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Myrtle Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Anna Pauline Gray, 90
SIMSBORO — Anna Pauline Gray, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Memorial United Methodist Church, Simsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Simsboro Cemetery.

Carla Denise Hall, 38
Carla Denise Hall of Monroe, a student, died Monday. Memorial services are noon Saturday at Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Paula R. Haynes, 32
Paula R. Haynes of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Candace Hearne, infant
Candace Marie Hearne of Monroe, infant daughter of Jennifer Hearne, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Billy J. Laborde, 75
WINNSBORO — Billy J. Laborde, a heavy equipment operator, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Harris Cemetery, Crowville under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Lawrence infant
Baby Boy Lawrence of Monroe, infant son of Michelle Lawrence, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Willie 'Pete' Lenard, 69
Willie D. "Pete" Lenard of West Monroe, a construction worker and business owner, died Sunday. Services were 10 a.m. Tuesday at Lapine Assembly of God Church, West Monroe. Burial was in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Kimora Morrow, infant
Kimora Morrow of Monroe, infant daughter of Ciera and Terrance Morrow, died Sunday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Friday at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Oksuk 'Maria' Parker, 54
OLLA — Oksuk "Maria" Parker, owner of Hide-Away Café, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Doneal Sanders, 78
Doneal Sanders of West Monroe, a truck driver, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Ed Shaw, 80
Ed Shaw of Monroe, a cook, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Liberty Christian Center, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Martha Smith, 84
Martha Smith of Monroe, a homemaker, died Dec. 26. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James Baptist Church, Richwood. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Carl Benard Standifer, 43
Carl Benard Standifer of Monroe died Dec. 27. Services are 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Hall's Cemetery, Alto.

Flora L. Stanley, 69
Flora Laverne Burge Stanley, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Marion. Visitation is 5 p.m. today until service time Friday at the church. Burial will be in Reppond Cemetery, Marion under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Foster, Hilary: 10 a.m. Friday, Faith Tabernacle, Monroe.
Gee, Billie Culp: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Lewis, Marianne Genevieve: 1 p.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe

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

GEORGIA JEWEL SPIVEY CASON Bailey Mortuary Haynesville, Louisiana Funeral services for Mrs. Georgia Jewel Spivey Cason, 86, will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, January 5, 2008 at Bailey Mortuary Chapel, Haynesville, LA with Bro. Dave Peterson officiating. Interment will follow in New Ramah Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Mortuary. Mrs. Cason passed away December 29, 2007 in Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, Maryland. Visitation will be Friday, January 4, 2008 from 4:00 PM until 7 PM and also, Saturday, January 5, 2008 from 9:30 AM until 11:00 AM at Bailey Mortuary, Haynesville, LA. Jewel as she was called by her many friends and loved ones was born in Haynesville, LA on August 3, 1921 to Eliza Meeks and William Benjamin Spivey. Mrs. Cason served her country in the US Navy (Waves) as a Seaman First Class from 1943 until 1945, worked as a bookkeeper at the Boy Scouts of America in New Brunswick, NJ and General Precision Decca Systems in Maryland and was active in many community organizations including Daughters of the American Revolution, National Society of the Colonial Dames of America, United Daughters of the Confederacy, American Legion, Louisiana Garden Club Federation and " Card Lady" for The Pleasure Point Baptist Church. She researched and had published a Spivey genealogy. Preceding her in death were her husband, Dr. James Lee Cason, Sr, her parents and nine siblings. Survivors are two sons; Benjamin Kyle Cason and wife, Sharon of Mt. Airy, MD and James Lee Cason, Jr and wife, Gloria of Corpus Christi, TX, one sister, Eliza Will Spivey Bressler and husband, Harvey of Washington, DC, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Bailey Mortuary, Inc Haynesville, Louisiana 318-624-0366 www.baileymortuaries.com

MRS. MARGARET A. "MAGGIE" CRAIG Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret A. "Maggie" Craig, 89, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, January 5, 2008, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Rd., Monroe, with Rev. Paul Sabin officiating. Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, January 6, 2007, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Louisville, MS. Mrs. Craig was born on June 9, 1918, and passed away on January 3, 2008, at St. Francis Medical Center. She was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church. Mrs. Craig retired from Ouachita National Bank and was the past president of the Social Order of the Beauceant. Survivors include her sister, Virginia King of Mt. Home, AR; step son, Omar Craig of Oxford, MS; adopted grandsons, Joseph Hooter and wife Donniel and their daughter, Magan all of Monroe, LA; and Phillip Jason Cole and his wife Chassidy and their children Caleb and Micah all of Alexandria, LA; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Napoli, Fred Fox, Lavell Borden, Dr. Charles Sampagnaro, Greg Elias, and Oscar Hooter, Jr. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Angel Ministries, 509 North 2nd Street, Monroe, LA 71201. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

Otis Benjamin Allen, 85
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Otis Benjamin Allen, a U.S. Army retiree, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Visitation is 8 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Margaret A. Craig, 89
Margaret A. "Maggie" Craig of Monroe, a retired bookkeeper, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Memorial Park Cemetery, Louisville, Miss.

Evie Daniel, 82
HOUSTON — Evie Daniel, a homemaker formerly of Sicily Island, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at St. Paul Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Burial will be in Pilgrim Cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Gerneysea Gorham, infant
Gerneysea Scarlette Ann Gorham, infant daughter of Kayeshal Green and Gerald Gorham of Monroe, died Dec. 23. Graveside services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Powell Street Babyland under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Marianne G. Lewis, 85
Marianne G. Lewis of West Monroe, a retired auditor, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 11 a.m. until service time today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Cathedral R. Loyd, 33
WINNSBORO — Cathedral R. Loyd, a laborer, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. Burial will be in church cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

Betty Joyce Martin, 73
URANIA — Betty Joyce Pyle Martin, a retired Hardtner Medical Center custodian, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Doneal Sanders, 68
Doneal Sanders of West Monroe, a truck driver, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Roxie (Miss.) Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Verne 'Red' Smith, 95
START — Verne "Red" Smith, a farmer, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Crew Lake United Methodist Church, Start. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time today at the church. Burial will be in Start Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Thomas E. Timmons, 84
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Thomas E. Timmons, a retired baking company office manager formerly of Monroe and Alexandria, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Hebron Baptist Church, Hwy. 122. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time Monday at the church. Burial will be in Liberty Chapel Cemetery near Dry Prong under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Alice Washington, 65
TALLULAH — Alice Washington died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Marty Winters, 42
Marty Winters of West Monroe, a Pump Services machinist, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Allen, Charles: 1 p.m. today, Lake Providence High School Auditorium.
Brown, Everett Lee: 11 a.m. today, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Wisner.
Butler, Annie Lou: 11 a.m. today, Fellowship Baptist Church, Simsboro.
Carter, Jennie: 11 a.m. today, Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Choudrant.
Causey, Lee Etta: 11 a.m. today, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun.
Clark, Angani: 2 p.m. Sunday, New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe.
Dixon, Willie Mae: 2 p.m. today, Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe.
Evans, Ned: 10 a.m. today, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Ford, Josephine: 11 a.m. today, St. Mary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Foster, Richard: 2 p.m. today, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Gee, Billie Culp: 11 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Hall, Carla Denise: noon today, Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe.
Haynes, Paula R.: 2 p.m. today, Adile Baptist Church, Alto.
Hearne, Kadence Marie: 11 a.m. Monday, Powell Street Cemetery, Monroe.
Jenkins, Lorraine: 1 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Rayville.
Lewis, Marianne Genevieve: 1 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
McCoy, Kenyon: 1 p.m. today, New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Moorehead, Don: 1 p.m. Tuesday, New St. James Baptist Church, Richwood.
Owens, LiNelda Homes: 2 p.m. today, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Pratt, Latron Darius: 9:30 a.m. Monday, Powell Street Cemetery, Monroe.
Shaw, Ed: 2 p.m. today, Liberty Christian Center, Monroe.
Smith, Martha: 11 a.m. today, St. James Baptist Church, Richwood.
Stallworth Jr., Amos: 11 a.m. today, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Alto.
Standifer, Carl Benard: 1:30 p.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Tillman, Ricky Stephen: 1 p.m. today, Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island.
Wells Jr., Edward: 11 a.m. today, Madison High School, Tallulah

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

DORIS HOPKINS Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA Funeral services for Doris Hopkins, age 90, of Oak Grove, La. will be 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 6, 2008 at the Beulah Baptist Church, near Oak Grove, with Rev. Kenny Herring and Rev. Jimmie Herring officiating. Interment will be in the Beulah Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove. Doris was born September 1, 1917 in Natchitoches, LA and went to be with the Lord on January 3, 2008 in Monroe, LA. Visitation will be Saturday at the Beulah Baptist Church with a Celebration of Home Going Service at 6:00 PM. She is preceded in death by her husband: James L. Hopkins; daughter and son-in-law: Charlotte and Bob Karstendiek; father: Elee Trichel; mother: Emma Trichel Robian; grandson: Kenny Joles. Doris is survived by her children: Ola Marie Joles and husband Eldon of Oak Grove, LA, Marvin Hopkins and wife Lois Marie of Oak Grove, LA, Nadine Spruell and husband Shelby of Baton Rouge, LA, LaShara Arender and husband Billy Ray of Tallulah, LA, Cathy Hopkins of West Monroe, LA. Pallbearers will be the Grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be the Great Grandchildren.

MR. JOHN MALCOLM TURNER Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside Services for Mr. John Malcolm Turner, 74, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, January 6, 2008 at the Beulah Methodist Church Cemetery in Calhoun, LA with Rev. Marlin Betts officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Turner was born on March 14, 1933 in Choudrant, LA and passed away on January 3, 2008 at the Landmark Nursing Home in West Monroe, LA. He was a retired Truck Driver with Manville Paper Co. Mr. Turner is preceded in death by his parents, Theodore Marvin Turner and Adeline Hogan Turner and his infant daughter. Survivors include his children, Don Turner and wife Marsha, Gwen Parks and husband Jerry and Janetta Peavy and husband Jerry; five grandchildren, Jason Turner, Ken House, Kelli Ketchell, Kevin House and Kayla House; five great grandchildren, Christian Gullette, Kennedy House, Grace House, Jacie Turner and Jadon Turner; brother, Roy Turner and wife Carolyn; nephews, Chris Turner and Brandon Turner; great niece, Abigail Turner. Pallbearers will be Jason Turner, Ken House, Chris Turner, Brandon Turner, Jerry Parks and Jerry Peavy. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Saturday, January 5, 2008 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. The family would like to give a special thanks to the Caregivers of Landmark Nursing Home and also to the staff of Hospice Care of Louisiana. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Online Registry/Condolences www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

RAYMOND O. RUSSELL Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Funeral services for Mr. Raymond O. Russell, Jr. age 45 of Jonesville, formerly of Winnsboro, will be held Sunday January 6, 2008 at 3:00 PM at the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Rev. Frances Guy, Rev. Marion Spence, and Rev. Hank Hamilton will be officiating. Interment will follow at Providence Memorial Cemetery in Winnsboro. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Mr. Russell was born February 21, 1962 in Jonesville to Raymond Olny Russell, Sr. and Eloise Spence Russell Donnell and passed from this life on January 3, 2008. He was a truck driver for Anvil Enterprises and he was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Winnsboro. He was preceded in death by his father Raymond and his step-mother Ferbia Greene Russell. Survivors include one son: Benjamin Russell and wife Casey of Winnsboro; his mother Eloise Donnell and her husband David of Winnsboro; two sisters: Myra R. Taylor and husband Duane of Winnsboro; Alicia Donnell of Baton Rouge; one brother: Mike Donnell and wife Susan of Richmond, VA; two nieces: Lauren and Kelsey Taylor of Winnsboro; a special friend: Annie Belle Adams of Jonesville; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Pallbearers will be co-workers and friends: Willie Bates, Hollis Davis, Jasper "Butch" Davis, Earl Easterling, Tim Jones, Lester Hamilton, Darion "Bo" Rollins, and Scott Thomas. Honorary Pallbearer will be James Johnson. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or Gideons International: PO Box 881 Winnsboro, LA 71295. View video tribute or send online condolences to www.gillfirstnational.com

VERNE "RED" SMITH Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Funeral services for Verne "Red" Smith, 95, of Start will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 5, 2008 at the Crew Lake United Methodist Church, Start with Rev. Billy Brumfield and Rev. Brian Canuteson officiating. Interment will follow in the Start Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville. Verne "Red" Smith was born on October 14, 1912 and passed away on Friday, January 4, 2008 after a lengthy illness. Mr. Smith was a member of Crew Lake United Methodist Church since 1950. He was an Army veteran of WWII, where he received a Purple Heart. He was a pharmacist with Milam Drug in Tullos in his earlier years and farmed from 1950 until his death. "Red" loved fishing and hunting but was an avid trapper. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou Smith; parents, Joel and Lula Smith; granddaughter, Angie Sanson and great grandchild, Morgan Nicole Magoun. Survivors include his Daughter, Linda Wilson and husband, Ernest of Start; Sons, Jerry L. Smith and wife, Beanie of Vicksburg, MS and Terry Joel Smith and wife, Beverly of Jonesville, LA; 8-Grandchildren; 17-Great Grandchildren and 6-Great-Great Grandchildren; brother, Harold G. Smith of Mandeville, LA. Pallbearers will be Billy Whitten, David Ray Davis, Andrew Cole, Walter Garner, Bentley Curry, and Aubrey Watts. Visitation will be 1:00 PM unt il Service Time, Saturday at the Crew Lake United Methodist Church in Start. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneral homes.com

WYLONDA JOHNSON CRUSE CARROLL Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Wylonda Johnson Cruse Carroll, 83, of Spearsville, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, January 6, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA, with Dr. Connie Ward officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Carroll was born in Winnsboro, LA in 1924 and passed away January 3, 2008 at South Arkansas Medical Center in El Dorado, AR. Mrs. Carroll loved to spend time with her family, work in her garden, and to travel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Travis Carroll and grandchildren, Tom Cruse and Denny Roark. Survivors include her children, Tommy Cruse and wife, Sharon, Joyce Hornsby and husband, David, Donna Cagle and husband, Nick; grandchildren, Jay Cruse, Mary Cruse, Tim Cagle, Darryl Cagle, Gary Roark; 5 Great Grandchildren; four sisters, Tina Baird and husband, Harmon, Mary Jean Hatten and husband, Lloyd, Carolyn Nelson and husband, Ray, and Linda Dear and husband, Buck; 3 brothers, R. Z. Johnson, Jake Johnson and wife, Charlann, and Peyton Johnson and wife, Shelley; numerous nieces and nephews, and special caregiver, Grace Clark. Pallbearers will be Jake Roark, Donald Johnson, Jay Cruse, Christopher Johnson, Matthew Johnson, Stanley Johnson, Darryl Cagle and Chad Johnson. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 P.M. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

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

EVELYN ALBRITTON Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Graveside services for Evelyn Nabors Albritton, 94, of Farmerville, LA, will be Monday, December 7, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at Farmerville City Cemetery, conducted by Rev. Larry White. Evelyn Nabors Albritton passed away January 5, 2008, at Farmerville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on April 7, 1913 in St. Clair County, Alabama, and was the widow of Joe C. "Buck" Albritton. She is survived by her son, Ray Reese and wife Betty of Eudora, AR; granddaughter, Cindy and Billy Furgerson of Little Rock, AR., grandson, Marty and Kim Reese of Eudora, AR; two great-grandchildren, Ashley and Austin Reese; brother-in-law, D.E. Albritton of Shreveport, LA; several nieces and nephews in Alabama. Memorials may be made to the Spanish Mission Ministry of Farmerville Church of Christ. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

In Precious Loving Memory of BARBARA ARRANT DREWETT July 23, 1942 - April 1, 2002 We Shall Meet and Part No More Love, Sisters, Brother, Nieces and Nephews & close family

JOE C. RHODES Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Joe C. Rhodes, 73, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, January 7, 2008, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Jimmy Eppinette officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Rhodes, a retired barber, passed away Friday, January 4, 2008 at St. Francis Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otho and Mae Rhodes. Survivors include his wife of fifty-one years, Sylvia Hill Rhodes; children, Jeannie Soister, and Billy Joe Rhodes; grandchildren, Amy Soister, and Ashley Grove and husband Brett; brother, Otis Rhodes and wife Voncille; sister, Mary Helen Hatten; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Mark Soister, Brett Grove, Phillip Basey, Henry Davidson, Keith Higley, and Sparky McDuffie. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

LILLIAN MAI VATTER Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Vatter was born on May 2, 1907 and passed away on December 31, 2007. Graveside services were held at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. She was preceded in death by her husband Arthur L. Vatter. She is survived by one daughter, Joyce C. Wyatt and husband J.P. Wyatt; three grandchildren, Terri Ann Grayson and husband Greg, Johnny Wyatt and wife Beckey, Mike Wyatt; one great grandson, Brandon Bruffett. Online Registry/Condolences www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

MR. G.T. ARMSTRONG Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. G.T. Armstrong will be held Monday, January 7, 2008, at 10:00 AM at the Collegetown Assembly of God Church with Pastor Jim Ragsdale and Pastor Dan McClure officiating. Interment will follow in Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. G.T. "Big Daddy" Armstrong left this world for his Heavenly home on January 5, 2008. At the time of his death, Mr. Armstrong was in the Cornerstone Rehabilitation Hospital in West Monroe, LA. He was 86 years of age, born December 17, 1921, in Winnsboro, LA, and had resided in Monroe, LA, since 1960. Mr. Armstrong was a World War II veteran and founder/president of Armstrong Builders, Inc., of Monroe, until his retirement in 2001. He was a long time member of Collegetown Assembly of God Church, where he served faithfully for many years as a Bible teacher and deacon. Mr. Armstrong is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. George T. Armstrong, a stepmother, Claudia Armstrong, and a sister, Nellie Armstrong Bozeman, all of Winnsboro, a brother, Allen Armstrong, of Silsbee, TX, and a grandson, John Timothy Graves, of Monroe. He is survived by his wife, Linda Armstrong of West Monroe, and her children and grandchildren Shanna Sanders and husband, Steve, and their children Gavin and Mary Ella, all of West Monroe, as well as four children: a daughter, Janis (Jan) McDonald and husband, S.T., of Winnsboro, and their children, grandchildren and great grandson Denise Hardy and husband, Davis, and their sons, Dave and Derek, of Monroe; Johnette Quijas and daughter, Victoria, of Alexandria; Jennifer Tarver and children, Jon and Sara, and grandson, Nathaniel, all of West Monroe, and Carol McDonald of Monroe; a son, Gary Armstrong and wife, Sheila, of Monroe, and their children and grandchildren; Kathy Lewis and sons, Brandon and Dylan, Mark Armstrong and wife, Jenifer, and their sons, Caleb and Colby, all of Monroe, and Lisa Spillers and husband, Chad, and their daughter Amilee, of Baton Rouge, LA; a son, Randy Armstrong and wife, Tracy, of Farmerville, and their son Brian Armstrong and wife, LeeAnn, of Creedmore, NC; a daughter, LaTisha Lux and husband, R.J., and their daughter, April, all of Monroe; and the mother of his four children, Nell Armstrong Russell, of Gilbert, LA. After graduating from Winnsboro High School and serving in the US Army during World War II, Mr. Armstrong returned to Winnsboro and opened the Four Way Café on Prairie St. He attended carpentry school at night on a G.I. Bill while operating the café. After completing his carpentry training, he sold the café to the Hammons family and entered the field of construction work. He worked for several different contractors for many years in Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas, gaining the knowledge and experience to eventually return to Louisiana where he accepted an offer to join his first cousin's company, Armstrong Construction in Monroe. After several years with that company, in the early 1970's, Mr. Armstrong established his own construction company in Monroe, Armstrong Builders, Inc. Some of his children, Randy and LaTisha, and LaTish's husband, R.J. worked closely with their father until his retirement in 2001. At that time, they purchased the company and continued its operation. Mr. Armstrong's legacy as a commercial builder continues through his children's efforts to date. G.T. Armstrong was a tower of strength to those who knew him well. His unwavering faith in his God and his church saw him through many of life's trials. Even when his physical strength failed him in recent years, his prayers remained vibrant and faith filled. His last blessing of the family meal on Thanksgiving, 2007, was unchanged from life-long, previous family gatherings. He first thanked God for giving his Son, Jesus Christ, for his salvation and that of his children and grandchildren. Then, he thanked God for one more opportunity to be with his extended family and asked God's blessings to be on them all. Finally, he thanked God for the food that He had so "graciously provided" that it might be a "nourishment to our bodies that they might be used for Your service" – same prayer, same God, same daddy, same "Big Daddy". He will be sorely missed by all, but we rejoice with him as he rejoices with his Lord and Master in his eternal home. Pallbearers are: S.T. McDonald, R.J. Lux, Mark and Brian Armstrong, Davis, Dave, and Derek Hardy. Honorary pallbearers are: Tim Ross, Melvin Crawford, Joe Hooter, Roy Cumpton, Robert Townsend and Jerry Smead. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to his caregiver, Elois Browhow, for her devoted and loving care prior to his death. Visitation will be held on Sunday evening from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

MR. MARTY WINTERS Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mr. Marty Winters, 42, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, January 7, 2008 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. James Gardner and Rev. Rick Crandall officiating. Interment will follow in the Twin Cities Memorial Gardens. Marty was born on June 12, 1965 and passed away on January 3, 2008. He was a supervisor with Pump Services and was an avid hunter. Survivors include his wife, Bonny F. Winters; three children, Sidney Maria Winters, Madison Brooke Winters and Aiden Wilson Glenn Winters; mother and step-father, Lois and Clyde Kapp Jr.; father, Sidney Winters; sisters, Vanessa Tolar and husband Phil and Valerie Winters; brother, Jacob Winters; step-sister, Wendy Kapp Cranford and husband Wayne; step-brother, Clyde W. Kapp III and wife Carolyn; grandmother, Loleta Martin and numerous aunts,uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Pallbearers will be Alan Loe, Dave Lowrey, Mark Ponder, Brad Minninger, Robert Grady and Kevin Palmertree. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday, January 6, 2008 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the Children's Building Fund at McClendon Baptist Church. Online Registry/Condolences www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

MR. OSIE EVERETTE LEEHY, JR. Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral service for Mr. Osie Everette Leehy, Jr, 82, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, January 7, 2008, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev. Johnny Hankins officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. Mr. Leehy passed away on January 5, 2008, at his residence. He was an Army Infantry veteran of WWII, who survived the Battle of the Bulge during the Rhineland Campaign and was a Electrical Engineering graduate of LSU . Mr. Leehy was a Boy Scout Leader and enjoyed coaching Little League Baseball. Mr. Leehy served as an Alderman in Chatham. He was a quiet, dignified, well respected gentleman, who was well educated and very intelligent. Mr. Leehy was preceded in death by his brother, Bernard Leehy, who was killed in action during WWII; son-in-law, Tommy Waggoner; nephew, Alan Plunk, and niece, Kathy Ann Plunk. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Pat Leehy; daughter, Janice Waggoner both of West Monroe, LA; children, Dennis Leehy and wife Anne of Shreveport, LA; Scott Leehy and wife Charlynn of Monroe, LA; and Mark Leehy and wife Tracie; sister, Kathryn Plunk all of West Monroe, LA; ten grandchildren; five great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Brian Waggoner, Chad Leehy, Michael D. Leehy, Chase Leehy, Nicholas Leehy, Walt Smith, Michael V. Leehy, and Connor Leehy. Visitation will be from 5:00 Pm until 7:00 PM Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. The family would like to express their appreciation and thanks to Hospice Care of Louisiana. Online Registry/Condolence: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

MR. THOMAS REX PRICE Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Rex Price, 67, of West Monroe, will be at 2:00 PM on Monday, January 7th, 2008, in the Chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with Rev. Mark Fenn and Rev. Dennis Evans officiating. Interment will follow in the Colvin Memorial Cemetery at Unionville near Dubach, LA, under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Born January 30th, 1940, in Dubach, LA, he was the son of the late Tom and Irma Cheatwood Price. He passed away Friday, January 4th, 2008, in West Monroe. Rex was a salesman for Liberty Supply in El Dorado, AR, and a member of the First Baptist Church of West Monroe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Peggy Brown; a granddaughter, Ashton Price; and his father-in-law, Luther Richardson. Survivors include his beloved wife of 31 years, Rita Richardson Price; sons, Rhett Price and wife, Shanna, Robby Price, and Chuck Aswell and wife, Kay; grandchildren, Raven and Cole Welch; sister, JoAnn Traylor; mother-in-law, Irene Richardson; and a number of nieces, nephews, and friends. Active pallbearers are: Charles Hicks, Jim Loyless, James Ray Watts, Buddy Burnham, Art Hodge, Lynn Traylor, Stan Smith, Randy Bush, Ronald Richardson, and Jeff Nolan. The family will receive friends at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe on Sunday evening from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Online condolences may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

MRS. JUANITA MIMS STRINGFELLOW Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Mrs. Juanita Mims Stringfellow, 85, of West Monroe, LA, formerly of Montgomery, AL, was called Home by the Lord on January 5, 2008. She was born on March 10, 1922, in Clanton, AL to Thomas O. and Mary B. Mims. She was a retired hairdresser/salon owner. She was a long-time member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Montgomery, AL. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Earl Stringfellow, her brothers, Marion and Morris Mims, her sister, Flora Mae Vines, her son-in-law, Larry Young, and her best friend Louise Todd. She is survived by her only child, Judi Young, her sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and Ray Williams, her granddaughters, Shannon Dozier Ballew and Courtney Dozier, her grandson, Josh Dozier and wife Heather, great-grandchildren, Emily Ballew, Peyton Ballew, Gabby Ballew, and Jake Dozier, along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Pallbearers will be Alan Dozier, Josh Dozier, Tommy Vines, Al Williams, Jerry Vines, and Melvin Billingsley. Funeral services are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA and Martin Funeral Home in Clanton, AL. Burial will be in Concord Baptist Church Cemetery in Clanton, AL. Memorials may be made to Shriner's Hospital for Children in Shreveport, LA or to Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Montgomery, AL. Online Registry/Condolences www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

James D. Baker, 82
RAYVILLE — James D. Baker, a retired state trooper, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Alto. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Wylonda Johnson Cruse Carroll, 83
SPEARSVILLE — Wylonda Johnson Cruse Carroll, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Arnold Eason, 86
TALLULAH — Arnold Eason, a lumber inspector, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Acts Tabernacle Church. Burial will be in Old Bethel Cemetery, Clarks, under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home.

Billy C. Flowers, 80
Billy C. Flowers, of Monroe, a retired business owner, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ovie Lee 'Bo' McIntosh, 55
Ovie Lee "Bo" McIntosh, of Monroe, a furniture refinisher, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Rachel Percy, 50
DELHI — Rachel Percy, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals By McFarland, Delhi.

Penny Powell, 42
DALLAS — Penny Powell, formerly of Rayville, a senior program analyst, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Edmond Shuff, 81
BASTROP — Edmond Shuff, a retired foreman at International Paper Co., died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Monday at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Mae Smith, 88
Mae Smith, of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

John Malcolm Turner, 74
John Malcolm Turner, of West Monroe, a truck driver, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Beulah Methodist Church Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Samuel Ulysses Turner, 92
Samuel "Sam" Ulysses Turner, of Monroe, a grocery store owner, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals By McFarland, Monroe.

Nelda Ruth Giles Wiles, 78
POLLOCK — Nelda Ruth Giles Wiles died Saturday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe, under the direction of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Clark, Angani: 2 p.m. today, New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe.
Daniel, Evie: 1 p.m. Monday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Sicily Island.
Gorham, Gerneysea Scarlette Ann: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Powell Street Babyland, Monroe.
Hearne, Kadence Marie: 11 a.m. Monday, Powell Street Cemetery, Monroe.
Martin, Betty Joyce Pyle: 10 a.m. Monday, Riser Funeral Home, Olla.
Moorehead, Don: 1 p.m. Tuesday, New St. James Baptist Church, Richwood.
Pratt, Latron Darius: 9:30 a.m. Monday, Powell Street Cemetery, Monroe.
Timmons, Thomas E.: 10 a.m. Monday, Hebron Baptist Church, Hwy 122

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

FLORENCE ODELL BURROUGHS Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Florence Odell Burroughs, 87, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, January 8, 2008, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Don Glover officiating. Interment will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery in Rayville, LA. Mrs. Burroughs passed away Sunday, January 06, 2008, at St. Francis North Hospital. She was a member of Forsythe Avenue Church of Christ and loved Neville football. She was preceded in death by her son, Mr. Bill Burroughs. Survivors include her husband of seventy-two years, George James Burroughs; two daughters, Virginia Pike and husband Harold, and Dorothy Jean Cobb and husband Charles; daughter-in-law, Mariana Burroughs; sister, Eunice Jones; grandchildren, Jamie Culver and husband Terry, Tina Rabilais and husband Ernie, Darrel Pike and wife Barbara, Toni Giffen, Phillip Pike, Richard Burroughs, Karen LeBlanc, and Brian Pike and wife Lena; eleven great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Darrell, Phillip, and Brian Pike, Terry and Jay Culver, Ernie Rabilais, Justin Branham, and Richard Burroughs. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

LT. JAMES D. BAKER Brown – Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA Funeral services for Lt. James D. Baker (Louisiana State Police Retired) 82, of Rayville, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, January 7, 2008 in Rayville at the Brown-Holley Funeral Home with Roger Johnson officiating. Internment with Louisiana State Police and Military honors will be in the Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Brown – Holley Funeral Home of Rayville. James David Baker, Jimmy as he will be fondly remembered, was born to Dewey Sr. and Erline (Boles) Baker on October 10, 1925 in Rayville, LA. After losing his battle with cancer, he passed away comfortably at home Saturday, January 5, 2008, with family at his side. Jimmy attended Rayville High School and entered the Marine Corps in 1943 where he served with the 1st Marine Division in the Pacific during World War II and in the Panama Canal Zone during The Korean War. Leaving the Marines in 1951, Staff Sergeant "Bobwire" Baker returned home to Rayville and attended the Louisiana State Police Academy. After 25 years of honorable state service, Lieutenant "Stone-Face" Baker retired in 1975 and later worked for the Richland Parish Sheriff's Department. In retirement, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, wood-working and was famous for his exquisite hand-made boat paddles. He loved family, animals, and was always surrounded by his pets or backyard wildlife. He is survived by his bride of over 53 years, Betty Jean (Curl) Baker of Rayville, daughter Karen DeLynn (Jeffrey) Shoemaker of Monroe, grandson Benjamin David (Sarah) Morris and great-grandson Carter David of Oak Grove, grandson Mitchell Shea (Rebecca) Morris of Archibald, step-granddaughter Jodie (Chris) Hager and step-great-grandchildren Victoria and Evan of New Carlisle, OH, step-granddaughter Amy Shoemaker of Aurora, CO, fellow-Marine Charles Willoughby of Rayville, numerous sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, older brother Dewey Baker, Jr. and younger brother Marion Dill Baker. Pallbearers will be John Fragala, Tommy Thomason, David Thomason, John White, Charlie Heard, and Don French. Honorary pallbearers will be all retired and active Louisiana State Policeman and retired Marines. To leave condolences go online to www. brown holleyfuneralhome.com

MR. BILLY C. FLOWERS Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA Funeral Service for Mr. Billy C. Flowers, 80, of Eros, LA, will be held 10:00AM Tuesday, January 8, 2008, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev. Lindle Stewart officiating. Graveside service will be 3:00PM Tuesday, at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Vicksburg, MS. Mr. Flowers passed away on January 5, 2008 at St. Francis North Medical Center. Mr. Flowers was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. He enjoyed the outdoors and raising his animals. Mr. Flowers was an avid hunter and owned and operated the Eros Country Store for over 35 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clark and Eddie Flowers; brothers, W. C. Flowers and Jeff Flowers; sisters, Margie Goss and Charlotte Trosclair; and great grandson, Steven Flowers. Survivors include his daughter, Janice Maroney and husband Gary; sons, Bill Flowers and wife Donna; Mike Flowers and wife Brenda; and T. C. Flowers and wife Mary; brother, Wade Flowers; grandchildren, Tommy Gaines and wife Tammy; Angela Dickens and husband Tommy; Gary Maroney II; Chris Flowers and wife Kelly; Wendy Casey; Michael Flowers II and wife Vanessa; Jennifer Thurmon and husband Darrell; Nicholas and wife Sylvia; and Kristi and Kystal Flowers; great grandchildren, Heather, Monique, Kristen, Megan, and Danielle Gaines, Chandyce Munholland, Brandi, Clint, and Taylor Dickens, Dustin, Drake, and Waylon Maroney, Alyssa, Collin, Christopher, and Kaleigh Flowers, Cole Flowers, Matthew, Stephen and Ciara Casey, Victoria Flowers, Abbigail, Ava, and Andi Thurmon, and Hali Flowers; great great grandsons, Kenneth and Thomas Gaines; dearest friend, Billie Flowers; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 7:00PM Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Seeker Springs Ministry Center in Eros, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

PATSY COOPER HART Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Patsy Cooper Hart, 84, of Monroe, will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, January 8, 2008, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. William Smith and Rev. Don Slack officiating. Interment will be in Delhi Masonic Cemetery in Delhi, LA. Mrs. Hart passed away Saturday, January 5, 2008 at St. Joseph Nursing Home. She was a member of Lakeshore Baptist Church, and a secretary at the Baptist Student Union at NLU retiring after over twenty years of service. Survivors include her sons, Kenneth Hart and fiancée Theresa Lambert of Monroe, LA, and Russell Hart, Jr. and wife Karen of St. Francisville, LA; daughters, Susan Hart Laird and husband, John of Murfreesboro, TN, and Patricia Stewart and husband Jerry of Mer Rouge, LA; sisters, Carolyn Duncan and husband Lester of Monroe, LA, and Laverne Watts of Hot Springs, AR; brother, Clayton Cooper, Sr. and wife Evelyn of Dunn, LA; Grandchildren, Charles Russell Hart, Erin Laird Rector and husband, Rob, Casie Laird, Betsy Bolden and husband, Jay, Kelly Jordan and husband, Chad, Ben Hart, Michael Hart, and Jessica Langley; 11 Great Grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Terry Dowd, Garry Dowd, Clayton Cooper, Jr., Richard Cooper, David Peden, Marvin Watts, Ben Hart, and Michael Hart. Visitation will be Monday from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Richard Smith and staff, and the staff, nurses and aides, and Sister Elizabeth of Christus St. Joseph Nursing Home for the care given to Mrs. Hart. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

RODNEY E. CHAPMAN Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services of Rodney E. Chapman, age 77 of Grayson will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, January 7, 2008 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Howard Hudson, Rev. Ramon Warren officiating. Don Burns will deliver the eulogy. Interment will follow in the Cross Roads Cemetery west of Grayson. Mr. Chapman was born in Columbia on April 4, 1930 to the union of Cyrus and Alda Fisher Chapman and died Saturday, January 5, 2008 at the Citizens Medical Center in Columbia. He was a retired executive vice-president of Caldwell Bank and Trust Co. and a member of the Grayson United Methodist Church. He was a longstanding member of the Columbia Kiwanis Club. Survivors include his wife: Bobbye Hearne Chapman, his daughter: Rhonda Chapman Dale and his grandchildren: Leah Denise Dale and Lane Patrick Dale all of Grayson. Pallbearers will be David Shell, Monty Adams, Sr., Charlie Mack Rowland, Steve Richardson, Wes Burns, Buddy Gill and Tommy Basco. Honorary pallbearers are Robert J. Lee, E. L. Richard, T. A. Roberts, Jr., Benny R. Cruse, Jackie Barrett, Faye Copeland, Bridger Eglin, James Turner, Dr. Linus Carroll, Neil Riser, Jr. and Robert Meredith, III. Any planned memorials may be made to the Grayson United Methodist Church.

Evelyn Albritton, 94
FARMERVILLE — Evelyn Albritton, a homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Farmerville City Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Walter D. Austin, 67
SIMSBORO — Walter D. Austin, a retired state highway department equipment operator, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mineral Springs Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

G.T. Armstrong, 85
G.T. Armstrong, of West Monroe, president of Armstrong Builders, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Collegetown Assembly of God, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mary Holley Coody, 90
BASTROP — Mary Holley Coody, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery, Forest. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Dora Driver, 91
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Dora Driver, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery, Forest. Visitation is 8 a.m. until service at the funeral home.

Evelyn Ledet, 74
WINNSBORO — Evelyn Ledet, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Services are private.

Osie Everette Leehy Jr., 82
Osie Everette Leehy Jr., of West Monroe, owner of Louisiana Veneer Co., died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Ovie Lee 'Bo' McIntosh, 55
Ovie Lee "Bo" McIntosh, of Monroe, a furniture refinisher, died Saturday. Private services were held Sunday under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Glenda Powdrill, 58
Glenda Powdrill, of West Monroe, a registered nurse at Saint Francis Medical Center, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Penny Powell, 42
DALLAS — Penny Powell, formerly of Rayville, a senior program analyst, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Thomas 'Rex' Price, 67
Thomas "Rex" Price, of West Monroe, a salesman for Liberty Supply of El Dorado, Ark., died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Colvin Memorial Cemetery, Unionville.

Joe C. Rhodes, 73
Joe C. Rhodes, a retired barber, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Martha V. Tennison, 76
CLAYTON — Martha V. Tennison died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Greenlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Marty Winters, 42
Marty Winters, of West Monroe, a supervisor at Pump Services, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be Twin Cities Memorial Garden.

Willow Dean Wyatt, 82
MER ROUGE — Willow Dean Wyatt, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Bartholomew Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Baker, James D.: 10 a.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Daniel, Evie: 1 p.m. today, St. Paul Baptist Church, Sicily Island.
Gorham, Gerneysea Scarlette Ann: 10:30 a.m. today, Powell Street Babyland, Monroe.
Hearne, Kadence Marie: 11 a.m. today, Powell Street Cemetery, Monroe.
Martin, Betty Joyce Pyle: 10 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Olla.
Moorehead, Don: 1 p.m. Tuesday, New St. James Baptist Church, Richwood.
Pratt, Latron Darius: 9:30 a.m. today, Powell Street Cemetery, Monroe.
Shuff, Edmond: 10 a.m. today, Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.
Timmons, Thomas E.: 10 a.m. today, Hebron Baptist Church, La. 122.
Wiles, Nelda Ruth Giles: 11 a.m. today, Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe

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

HAZEL HAMILTON KELLEY Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral services for Hazel Hamilton Kelley, 91, of Farmerville, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, January 9, 2008 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville with Bro. Phillip Farris officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Tabor Cemetery. Mrs. Kelley passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2008, after a brief illness. She was the oldest surviving member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church where she enjoyed playing the piano for several years. She was an accomplished artist and pianist. She had a love of animals and always cared for the deer, birds, and other wild animals around her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Burvis Odell Kelley. Hazel was the last descendant of the family of Tom H. and Lillie Bennett Hamilton which included four brothers, Alton, Boyce, Milton, and William Henry, and two sisters, Gordie Hamilton Mosley and Opal Hamilton Murray. Survivors include two daughters, Lillie Ann Kelley Roth of Farmerville and Mary Sue Kelley Kyle of Rockledge, Florida, and one son, Charles Henry Kelley of Farmerville. Hazel was known as "Mamaw" to five grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Mark Kelley, Kenneth Roth, Michael Delrio, Mason Delrio, John Ed Johnson, and Ronnie Bearden. Honorary Pallbearers will be Thomas Mosley of Shreveport, nephew of Hazel. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 8, 2008, at 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

LAVENIA SMITH GORDEY Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Lavenia Gordey, 85 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM, Luna Assembly of God Church, West Monroe, LA with Pastor Joel Bracket and Rev. Clyde Kelley officiating. Interment will follow at Luna Assembly of God Church West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Gordey was born November 28, 1922 in Arcadia, LA and passed away January 7, 2008 in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of Luna Assembly of God Church. Mrs. Gordey is survived by husband, Henry Gordey; sons, Joe Lasyone and wife Carrie, Sherwood Gordey and wife Erenia; daughters, Beth Kelley and husband Clyde, Kay Travis and husband Leroy; 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

MRS. ILA CLARK GREER Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Ila Clark Greer, 86, of Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 9, 2008 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA, with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Greer died January 7, 2008 at Azalea Estates in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Greer was a former member of the Highland Park Baptist Church and presently a member of North Monroe Baptist Church in Monroe, LA. She was an Interior Decorator with Una Hart. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Lonnie Greer. Survivors: special niece and caregiver, Mrs. Bonnie Edwards, numerous other nieces and nephews; special friends, Una Hart, Martha Hudson and Dr. Kerry Anders. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until service time Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the North Monroe Baptist Church Building Fund. The family would like to thank the staff of Azalea Estates and sitters, Barbara and Arabia, for all their care. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

MS. PENNY POWELL Dallas, TX Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Funeral services for Ms. Penny Virginia Powell, 42, of Dallas, TX, formally of Rayville, LA will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel Rayville, LA with internment to follow in Rayville Masonic Cemetery. Ms. Powell passed away on January 4, 2008 after a short illness. She was a highly succesful senior programmer analyst in Dallas. She was preceded in death by a brother Ralph V. Powell, Jr. Penny was born October 6, 1965 at St. Francis Medical Center along with her twin brother Benny Powell. She is survived by her parents Ralph and Barbara Powell of Rayville, LA; brothers, Benny Powell of Dallas, TX, Mark Powell of Rayville, LA, David Powell and his wife Kristen of Las Vegas, NV; sister, Janis Guyton and her husband William of Monroe, LA. Also left behind to morn her loss are her niece, Amber Powell of Salt Lake City, UT and nephews, Brandon Powell of Las Vegas, NV, Joseph Williams and his wife Deanne of Frisco, TX; greatnephew, Christopher Williams and greatniece, Katherine Williams both of Frisco, TX; uncle, Bill Wynn and his wife Virginia of Monroe, LA, Aunt Beverly Taylor and husband Jerry of Texas; cousins Terri Luffey and husband Dave of Monroe, LA, Greg Wynn and wife Rosemary of Baton Rouge, LA, Cheryl Mapston and husband Mark of Texas, Tommy Cannon and wife Ann of Monroe, LA, Larry Cannon and wife Belva of El Dorado, AR. Mike Rugg and wife Becky of Maud, Texas. Penny was a Graduate of Riverfield Academy in Rayville and the University of Louisiana at Monroe with a Bachelors Degree in business administration. Over the years Penny's love of life was very obvious to those she came in contact with. Penny greatly enjoyed her two dogs, King and Goldie. She enjoyed her vacations from Las Vegas to Cancun and many points in between. Penny never hesitated to help friends or relatives when the occasion arose. Her passing leaves a void in so many lives which will be difficult to fill. Pallbearers will be Nick Salisbury, Roy Franklin, Edd Greer, Trent Drane, Bob Williams, Dixon Abell, Chad Guyton and Dustin Crist. Honorary Pallbeaers are Penny's Classmates at Riverfield Academy. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home ane 1:00 PM until service time Wedneday. On line registry / condolences at www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

STELLA BREEDLOVE 3/1/1920 to 1/8/2007 IN MEMORY Even in laughter the heart may ache. Proverbs 14:13 We still have an ache. You are always missed and forever loved.

Ann Addison, 75
RAYVILLE — Ann Addison, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Connie Garsee Barfield, 58
RAYVILLE — Connie Garsee Barfield, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at First United Pentecostal Church, Rayville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Rhymes Cemetery, Rhymes.

Albert 'Bud' Bass, 79
OLLA — Albert "Bud" Bass, a retired state highway department employee, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

Lizzie Bowie, 103
WINNSBORO — Lizzie Bowie, a retired school cook, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Bris 'Ja'bo' Brown, 89
GILBERT — Bris "Ja'bo" Brown, a retired carpenter, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Florence O. Burroughs, 87
Florence Odell Burroughs of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery, Rayville.

Whitney Butts, 21
FERRIDAY — Whitney Butts died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Othell Byargeon, 87
RUSTON — Othell Byargeon, a retired waitress, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. until time of service Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Unionville Cemetery near Ruston.

Lou Ann Culverson, 84
RAYVILLE — Lou Ann Culverson, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Billy C. Flowers, 80
Billy C. Flowers of Monroe, a retired grocery store owner, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Vicksburg, Miss.

John T. Gardner Jr., 80
BASTROP — John Thomas "Fishman" Gardner Jr., a retired International Paper Company employee, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Patsy Cooper Hart, 84
Patsy Cooper Hart of Monroe, a retired secretary, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi.

Walter Huff, 97
WINNSBORO — Walter Huff, a retired postal worker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Jesse J. Jones, 60
RAYVILLE — Jesse J. Jones, a truck driver, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at Love and Charity Cemetery, Rayville.

Glenda M. Powdrill, 58
Glenda McCormick Powdrill of West Monroe, a registered nurse, died Sunday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mae Cloice Smith, 88
Mae Cloice Smith of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.

Alice Washington, 65
TALLULAH — Alice Washington died Jan. 2. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mount Olivet Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Austin, Walter D.: 10 a.m. today, Mineral Springs Baptist Church, Dubach.
Coody, Mary Holley: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Moorehead, Don: 1 p.m. today, New St. James Baptist Church, Richwood.
Powell, Penny: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.
Tennison, Martha V.: 10 a.m. today, Greenlawn Memorial Park.

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

ALBERT "BUD" BASS, JR. Riser Funeral Home Olla, LA Services for Mr. Albert "Bud" Bass Jr., age 79 of Olla, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 9, 2008, from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Olla with Bro. Ricky Vines and Bro. Randy Ray officiating. Interment will follow in the Harris Chapel Cemetery in Olla. Albert Bass was born on March 2, 1928 in Olla to the union of his parents, Albert Sr. and Eva Cruse Bass and passed away Monday, January 7, 2008 at his residence. Mr. Bass was a member of Standard Baptist Church. He was a very proud veteran having served occupational duty in Japan during World War II. He worked for 34 years with the Department of Transportation and Development and retired as a supervisor. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Rodney Bass and his sister, Eunice B. Peters. Survivors include his loving wife, Cora Mae Milton Bass, his daughters, Sharon Bass Garrett of Calhoun and Shirley Bass Mann of Olla, his son, Ronald Bass and wife, Becky of Houston, TX, seven grandchildren; Angela Thorn and husband, Shannon, Shannon Roberts, Amanda Hughart and husband, Chris, Raun Albert Bass and wife, Tiffany, Rick Bass and wife, Shannon, Robert Bass, and Rory Bass, four great grandchildren; Jordan Roberts, Jacob Roberts, Colin Thorn, and Emma Bass. Pallbearers will be Shannon Thorn, Chris Hughart, Raun Bass, Rick Bass, Robert Bass, and Rory Bass. Honorary pallbearers will be Jordan Roberts, Jacob Roberts, Colin Thorn. Visitation will be 10:00 AM until time of service.

DORIS HARPER ASHLEY Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro , LA Doris Harper Ashley of Crowville, La. died January 8, 2008 at her residence after a lengthy illness. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 10 at the Crowville Baptist Church under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Services will be officiated by Dr. Keith Dowden and Rev. Jimmy Harper. Internment will follow in the Crowville Masonic Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Crowville Baptist Church. Mrs. Ashley was born August 22, 1929, in Franklin Parish where she was a lifelong resident and active community leader. She owned and operated a retail clothing business for 15 years. During her retirement, she assisted in the creation of and served on the board of the Crowville Fire District and the Richardson Community Center. Many of her extensive volunteer efforts were focused on the promotion of agricultural education. She served on the board of the Northeast Louisiana Ag-Council and chaired the Louisiana Cotton Wives Association. She was also active in the Farm Bureau and Franklin Parish LSU Extension Service activities. Mrs. Ashley was a member of the First Baptist Church of Crowville for fifty-eight years where she served as church hostess. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Carl M. Ashley, Jr.; her parents Arthur Harris and Lillie B. Pylant Harper, sisters Mary Maurice Harper Craft and Mattie Gertrude Harper McDuffie, and brothers James Marion Harper and Arthur Asberry Harper. Mrs. Ashley is survived by a son, Gale Lynn Ashley and his wife, Jeanette of Center, Tex., and daughters, Pamela Delaine Ashley of Crowville and Tammie Ashley McDaniel and her husband, Jack of Oak Ridge; grandsons, David Carl Ashley, U.S. Army 1st Lt. Michael Lynn Ashley, and Richard Keith Ashley; granddaughters Lauren Elizabeth McDaniel Brandon and Meredith Ashley McDaniel Dixon; great-granddaughters Morganne Elise Ashley and Eden Elizabeth Dixon and great-grandsons Jackson Warfield Brandon and Samuel Harper Brandon; brothers Alvin Copeland Harper of Lafayette and Hollis Eugene Harper of Denham Springs. Pallbearers will be James Cupit, Stephen Dupont, Donnie Harper, David McDuffie, Tim Pylant and Steve Pylant. The family requests that any memorials be made to the Harper Memorial Endowed Scholarship, c/o ULM Foundation, 700 University Avenue, Monroe, La. 71209 or to the First Baptist Church of Crowville, P.O. Box 38, Crowville, La. 71230

GLENDA MCCORMICK POWDRILL Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Memorial services for Glenda McCormick Powdrill, 58 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Glenda McCormick Powdrill was born April 22, 1949 in Pineville, LA and was called home on January 6, 2008. She graduated from West Monroe High School, Class of 67. She attended Northeast Louisiana University and received her nursing degree from Nichols State University. Glenda was employed at St. Francis Medical Center where she utilized her special gift of caring for individuals. She was a member of Center Point Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Powdrill of West Monroe, LA; parents, Mack and Katherine McCormick of West Monroe, LA; daughter, Amy Walker Landrum of West Monroe, LA; Harold Walker, Jr. and wife Erica of West Monroe, LA; sister, Maxine Holloway of West Monroe, LA; brother, Myron McCormick and wife Rebecca of Hot Springs, AR.; sister, Sandy McCormick Fauver and husband Dennis of Slidell, LA; five grandchildren, Cassie Boudreaux, Ashlyn Kimble, Matthew Walker, Cayden Landrum, and Halle Walker of West Monroe, LA with a host of nieces and nephews. Online condolences may be sent to the family at ww.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

JAMES "BILL" BOUTWELL Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for James "Bill" Boutwell, age 80 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday January 9, 2008 at Ouachita Baptist Church with Rev. Marshall Douglas, Rev. Eddie Schumaker officiating.Interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park with Rev. Dennis Hensley officiating, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Boutwell was born July 21, 1927 in Chickasaw, LA and passed away January 7, 2008 in West Monroe, LA. He retired from Scott Truck and Tractor as a diesel mechanic with over 33 years of service. Mr. Boutwell was a member of Ouachita Baptist Church. Mr. Boutwell was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Allie Boutwell; brothers, Pete Boutwell, Arthur Boutwell, Jr., Beau Boutwell died defending his country in World War II, Donald Ray Boutwell; and a sister Mable Plunk. Mr. Boutwell loved his wife, family and many friends he had made through the years. He enjoyed Friday night dominos with his friends and will be greatly missed by those who knew him best and were the recipients of his "pickin". Mr. Boutwell is survived by his wife, Joan Boutwell; 2 children, Roger Boutwell and wife Martha, Sissie Garrett and husband Ronnie; a sister, Mary Yates; grandchildren, Karen Manuel, Lori DeWald, Jamie LeJeune, Amy Hale, Glynn Garrett and Kelly Williamson; great grandchildren; Sidney Hall, Jodie , Trevor, Emma Manuel, Devin, Brianna Dewald, Hannah, Ashley and Will Hale, Cole, Drew, Emily Garrett, Katie, Garrett and Wyatt Williamson, Remy Sanders. Pallbearers will be Tim Manuel, John DeWald, Ryan LeJeune, Glynn Garrett, Kevin Hale, and Donald Williamson. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time at the church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

JAMES R. (PAPPY, JIM) GROSS El Reno, OK Jim Gross of El Reno, OK passed away January 2, 2008 in his home. Jim was the son of; and preceded in death by Julian Benton Gross and Gladys Irene Regions Gross, both of Calhoun, LA. Jim is survived by ex wife; Deborah Gross and two sons, Ben Gross and Jesse Gross. Brother, Richard of Calhoun, sister, Vicki of Calhoun, and brother, Vic of Princeton, LA. Jim was born on July 8, 1953 and attended Calhoun High School. Jim was a retired X-Ray Tech for Natural Gas Pipeline. Graveside services will be held at the Calhoun Community Cemetery at 2:00 pm on Thursday, January 10th at 2:00 PM.

RYAN MCCLURE Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral services for Ryan McClure 23, of Conway, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, January 10, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville, LA. Officiating will be Bro. Wayne Fussell and Bro. Benny Reppond. Interment will follow in Conway Cemetery in Conway, LA, under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville. Ryan was born on August 16, 1984, in West Monroe, LA. He became one of Heaven's Angels on January 6, 2008 in New Orleans, LA. Ryan was currently a resident of Metairie. Ryan was a charismatic young man who was full of energy. His enjoyment of life was evident through every action he took and each word he spoke. He loved to hunt, fish, travel, and he loved the outdoors. He enjoyed playing with his dogs, Mac, Jill, and Nicky. Ryan was taken from this life too soon, but he will always remain in the hearts and thoughts of all who knew him. He was a loving son, brother, and grandson; a caring friend and family member; and a genuinely good person who desired to help others. Ryan is survived by his mother Rhonda McClure; his father Keith McClure, a brother, Clint McClure, maternal grandparents, Bruce and Mildred Traylor; paternal grandparents, Fred and Margie McClure; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Pallbearers will be Brad Farrar, Shannon Farrar, Chris Glovier, Timmy Glovier, Clint McClure, Randy Schillings, and Tim Sullivan. Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 9, 2008 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. In keeping with Ryan and his family's desire to help others, the family asks you to donate memorials to St. Judes Children's Hospital, the Children's Miracle Network, or the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

Robert Leonard Allen, 81
OAK GROVE — Robert Leonard Allen, a farmer, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Macedonia Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Kilbourne Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Robert E. Barnes, 37
Robert E. Barnes of Monroe, a laborer, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.

James 'Bill' Boutwell, 80
James "Bill" Boutwell of West Monroe, a retired mechanic, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Ouachita Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Huey L. Bowman, 58
Huey L. Bowman of Monroe, a laborer died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Thomas W. Brown, 78
SHREVEPORT — Thomas Warren Brown, a retired engineer, died Dec. 23. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Reveille United Methodist Church, Monroe.

Whitney Nicole Butts, 21
METAIRIE — Whitney Nicole Butts, a Personal Home Care employee formerly of Ferriday, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Evangel Temple Assembly of God, Ridgecrest. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Sholar Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Lavenia Gordey, 85
Lavenia Gordey of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Luna Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ila Clark Greer, 86
Ila Clark Greer of Monroe, a retired interior decorator, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. today until service time. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Neal Ellis Hahn, 79
RAYVILLE — Neal Ellis Hahn, a retired auto mechanic, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Greer Cemetery, Rayville.

Hazel Hamilton Kelley, 91
FARMERVILLE — Hazel Hamilton Kelley, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Mount Tabor Cemetery.

Michael F. Luttman, 48
Michael Frederick Luttman of West Monroe, a carpenter, died Sunday. Memorial services will be held at a later date under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Charles N. Mason Sr., 58
RUSTON — Charles Newman Mason Sr., a boiler operator, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Clay. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Rachel Mae Percy, 86
DELHI — Rachel Mae Percy, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Grove Church No. 2, Rayville. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in church cemetery under the direction of Funerals By McFarland, Delhi.

Samuel Ulysses Turner, 92
Samuel "Sam" Ulysses Turner of Monroe, a grocery store owner, died Saturday. Services are noon Saturday at Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Memorial services will be 6 p.m. Friday at the Greater Free Gift Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

James Manuel Welch, 81
OAK GROVE — James Manuel Welch, an Oak Grove High School teacher, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church of Oak Grove. Burial will be in Kilbourne Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Barfield, Connie Garsee: 10 a.m. today, First United Pentecostal Church, Rayville.
Byargeon, Othell: 10 a.m. today, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Gardner Jr., John T.: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Jones, Jesse J.: 1 p.m. today, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville.
Powdrill, Glenda M.: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Powell, Penny: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.
Smith, Mae Cloice: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Washington, Alice: 11 a.m. today, Mount Olivet Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe.

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

CHARLES E. ELLIS Kilpatrick's Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel, Many, LA. Funeral Services for Charles E. Ellis, 85, were held at 3 PM., Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at the Kilpatrick's Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel, Many, LA. Mr. Ellis passed away on Monday, January 7, 2008 at Christus Schumpert Hospital in Shreveport, LA. after a lengthy illness. Burial will be on Thursday, January 10, 2008 at the Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA. Officiating the services were Rev. Brett Campbell and Dr. Vernon Stephenson both of the First Baptist Church in Zwolle, LA. Mr. Ellis worked his entire career as an engineer at KTBS, Channel 3 in Shreveport, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Talbert Ellis and Mary McClendon Ellis, 2 brothers:William Travis Ellis & Jack Talbert Ellis and a sister, Mary Louise Ellis. He is survived by his friend and caretaker, Winona Grant, Noble, LA.

JAMES MANUEL WELCH Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, Louisiana Funeral services for James Manuel Welch, age 81, of Oak Grove, LA. will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, January 11, 2008 at First Baptist Church of Oak Grove. Reverends Carl Gulde and Milton Pray will officiate. Burial will follow in the Kilbourne Cemetery in Kilbourne, LA. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove. Mr. Welch died Monday, January 7, 2008 at the West Carroll Memorial Hospital in Oak Grove. Mr. Welch was a lifelong resident of West Carroll Parish where he was a deacon of First Baptist Church of Oak Grove. He graduated from Kilbourne High School and L.S.U. A veteran of WWII, he served as a staff sergeant in the Army in the Pacific Theatre. Mr. Welch taught vocational agriculture at Oak Grove High School for 44 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, J. D. Welch and Marvie Eugenia White Welch. He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Marie Harper Welch of Oak Grove; daughter and son-in-law, Andrea and Rusty Bennett of Oak Grove; daughter and son-in-law, Karla and Clay Robertson of Oak Grove; grandson, Micah Harper of Monroe, LA.; granddaughter, Claire Robertson of Oak Grove; sister, Blanche Washam of Newellton, LA. sister, Modene Stafford of Bogalusa, LA. Pallbearers are: Clay Robertson, Micah Harper, Rusty Bennett, Dustin Cotten, Mike Kovac, Joe Tannehill, Barry Washam, Wendell Stafford, Tommy Stafford, Wayne Galyean, and Curt Schrock. Honorary Pallbearers are Deacons of First Baptist Church and former students of Mr. Welch. Family will receive friends on Wednesday and Thursday at Cox Funeral Home in Oak Grove between the hours of 2:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

LUCILLE CARTER MAYS PARKER Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, La. Funeral services for Lucille Carter Mays Parker, age 89 of Winnsboro will be held at 10:00 AM Friday January 11, 2008 at the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro with Rev. Kent Nugent officiating. Interment will follow at New Winnsboro Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 P. M. until 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Mrs. Parker was born March 14, 1918 to Arthur and Marslet Carter in Shreveport, LA and she passed from this life on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands: John Dallas Mays, Sr. and Billy McDonald Parker; son: John Dallas Mays, Jr.; granddaughter: Angela Mays Glass; brothers: William Arthur Carter and George P. Carter; sisters: Dora Mae LaPietra, Aleene DaMour, and Etta Osborn. Mrs. Parker is survived by son: Frank B. Mays and wife Belinda of Bristol, TN; daughter: Onie Parker of Winnsboro; daughter-in-law: Sadie Mays of Crowville; step-son: William C. Parker and wife Glenda of Corpus Christi, TX; brother: Billy Carter and wife Jean of Winnsboro; sister-in-laws: Erenstine Carter of Winnsboro; Dorothy Bolton of Shreveport; brother-in-laws: Cotton DaMour of Grain Valley, MS; Joe Lapetria of Monroe; grandchildren: John Dallas Mays III and wife Tammy of West Monroe; Frank B. Mays, Jr. of Winnsboro; Brandon S. Mays and wife Samantha of Winnsboro; step-grandchildren: Mark A. Parker and wife Diane of Overland, MS; Steven B. Parker, Kyle J. Parker, and Lori J. Parker all of Corpus Christi, TX; nine great-grandchildren; four step-great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be: Rocky Carter, Adam Gasaway, Tommy Carter, Dallas Mays, Frank Mays, and Brandon Mays. A special thank you to Nancy Lynn Mays, great-granddaughter, Maxine Mays, and Vicki Robinson. View video tribute or send online condolences to www.gillfirstnational.com

MRS. BILLIE JEAN SALTER McLane Fu