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July - 2008 - Obituaries from The News-Star

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

DORIS "JUNE" DOOLEY Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Funeral services for Doris "June" Dooley, 78, of Delhi, LA will be held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Marion Collier officiating. Interment will follow at Faith Memorial Park, Delhi, LA under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. June Dooley was born June 21, 1930 in Denver, CO and passed away Sunday June 29, 2008 at Richardson Medical Center in Rayville. She was a resident of Delhi, a Homemaker, and a member of the North Central Baptist Church. She was preceded in Death by: Husband R.C. Dooley,Father Lynne Fletcher, Mother Mabel (Denton) Fletcher, Brother-Thruman Fletcher, 4 Grandchildren. Survivors include: Son Jimmy Dooley and wife Bonnie of Delhi, LA, Son Michael Dooley of Birmingham, AL; Daughter Sherry Worthy of Vicksburg, MS, Daughter Cheryl Golsby of Winnsboro, LA, Daughter Alice D. Ward and husband Charles of Winnsboro; Brother John Fletcher and wife Judy of Arvada, CO, Brother Danny Fletcher and wife Fran of Dallas, TX; Host of grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, family and friends. The Pallbearers will be her children Jimmy Dooley, Michael Dooley, Cheryl D. Golsby, Alice D. Ward, grandson John Crumpler, and son in law Charles Edward Ward. The family will receive friends at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Tuesday, July 1, 2008. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity. com

DOROTHY LOUISE KENNEDY Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Services for Mrs. Dorothy Louise Kennedy, 90, of Start, LA will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Ernest Winburn and Rev. Andy Nicholson officiating, with internment to follow in Start Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA. Mrs. Kennedy a member of Start Baptist Church went to be with the Lord June 29, 2008. She was born Nov. 25, 1917 to the Late William Wallace Moore and Cora Mathews Moore she was also preceded in death by her husband Ernest Kennedy, a brother Harold Moore and a great grandson Jackson Kennedy. She is survived by a sister Mary Helen Moore Garland of Ft. Walton Beach, FL; and four children, Betty Kennedy Trichel and her husband Jim of Swartz, LA , James W. "Jim" Kennedy and his wife Jean, Gregory K. Kennedy and his wife Shirley and Cathy Kennedy Cooper and her husband Ricky all of Start, LA as well as 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Grandsons, Todd Kennedy, Jeff Kennedy, Chip Kendall, Heath Sullivan, Tony Trichel, Toby Trichel, Matt Kennedy, Jamie Kennedy and Jarred Kennedy will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer is Massey Finley Family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Roland Ponarski, nurses and staff of Richardson Medical Center as well as her special friends at Colonial Manor Nursing Home. Online registery/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneral home.com .

EARL GARLAND Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Earl Garland, 97, of Downsville, LA will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday July 2, 2008 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Dr. Greg Clark officiating. Burial will be in Aulds Chapel Cemetery in Downsville, LA. Mr. Garland died June 30, 2008. He was a farmer and gin operator. Mr. Garland loved to be outside in his garden raising his many vegetables and fruits, especially his watermelons and tending to his cattle. He planted literally thousands of pine trees with the Department of Agriculture. Mr. Garland is preceded in death by his parents and five siblings. Survivors include his wife of 72 years Alice Garland; children, Malcolm Garland and wife Carolyn, Sharon Tanck and husband Ken, Sandra G. Lyons, Gregg Garland and wife Janine; grandchildren, Michael Garland, Deborah Bearden and husband Chuck, Cindy Garland, Scot Tubbs, and Angela Garland; three great grandchildren, two great- great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Chuck Bearden, Kenny Hearne, Michael Garland, Dennis Parker, Jacob Reppond, Henry "Skip" Fife. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday July 1, 2008 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home in Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHASE EDWARDS 8/29/89 - 6/30/07 Your family misses you dearly

James Robin "Rock-n-Roll Man" Antley Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for James Robin Antley will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, July 2, 2008 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Rev. Danny Trichell will officiate. Interment to follow at Lone Cherry Cemetery, Mangham, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. James Robin Antley, 46, died at Cornerstone Hospital in West Monroe on June 28, 2008 following a lengthy illness. Robin was born October 22, 1961 in Monroe, Louisiana to James Ellis "Tuffie" Antley of West Monroe and Shelby Jean Southall Antley (deceased). Widely known for his musical talent and love of bass guitar and vocal work, Robin had experience in production, promotion, and his favorite, performing both locally and nationally in many local and regional bands, his most favorites being Coupe DeVille, Hargiss and Company, Renegade, The Simple Men, and most recently, the band Wicker. Robin has appeared on several CD releases, most notably "From L.A. to LA" with Coupe DeVille, Robin was working on a compilation CD before his most recent illness. Until poor health, Robin was active in the Northeast Louisiana Motorcyclist Association's Ride for Jerry's Kids, serving several years as Entertainment Director for the annual Poker Run. Robin leaves behind his wife of 12 years, Connie Tippen Antley; sons, Micah Wayne Antley and wife Jessica, Daniel Emile Antley and wife Amy Nicole, and Ledell Stone Derrick. Robin's daughters' families include Tabatha Nicole Antley and April Derrick Burnaman and April's husband, James "Burn" Burnaman. Robin's grandchildren include April's sons John Kristopher "Pookie" Humble, Jr., and James Dylan "Peanut" Burnaman, as well as Daniel's sons, Bradin Keith "Pooboo" Antley, Mason, Nick and JT Gates. Robin also leaves behind his sister, Debbie Lynn Murphy and her daughter, Christy and Debbies son, Cody and his wife Candice; uncle Dale Emile Bernelle; he leaves behind many friends and extended family. No one can truly understand the effect Robin has had and will continue to have on those that know and love him best. As long as we live, he will also live. May God Bless us all. Pallbearers will be Micah Antley, James "Burn" Burnaman, Tony Amendolia, Calvin Huber, Jay Elston, Jay Trisler, Darrell Patton, and Tim Antley. Honorary pallbearer Stone Derrick, Daniel Antley, Danny Ray Howington and David Woods. The family would like to express special, loving thanks to Michael Archie, M.D. both St. Francis Medical Center staffs, the staff at Cornerstone Hospital, the staff of the Davita Dialysis Center of South Monroe, and Carroll Home Health Care of Ruston. The family requests remembrance gifts be made to either the National Kidney Foundation of the American Kidney Fund. Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 1, 2008 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

JAMES WYLIE DANIEL Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral service for Mr. James Wylie Daniel, 65, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday July 1, 2008 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Larry Lanier officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mr. Daniel was a graduate of West Monroe High School and retired from BellSouth. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and reader. James served in Germany as a Sergeant in the United States Army. He was also a lifetime member of the NRA. He is preceded in death by his parents, James A. and Carrie Daniel. Survivors include his wife, Gloria Wales Daniel; daughter, Janna Graff and husband Tom; son, Nelson Daniel; grandchildren, Spencer, Wesley, and Landon Graff; and two cousins, Caldwell and Pearl Harris. Pallbearers are Ted Doughty, Robbie Ballard, Tony Peña, Andy Wales, Richard Guidry, and Jim Gentry. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until service time on Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online Condolence/Registry: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

LOUIS H. JONES Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop Inc. Funeral services for Louis H. Jones, 81, of Bastrop, LA, will be held on July 1, 2008 at 2 PM at First Apostolic Church of Bastrop, Crossett Hwy. Rev. J.T. Wheat will be officiating; along with Rev. Hurby Hitt. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in Bastrop. Visitation will be at the First Apostolic Church of Bastrop on June 30, 2008 from 5 PM. to 9 PM Louis H. Jones was born September 28, 1926 in Winnsboro, LA and went to be with the Lord and grandson, Dustin Glen Roper, on June 29, 2008. He was a long time member of First Apostolic Church of Bastrop, LA. He was a veteran of World War II and retired from the International Paper Company after 40 years of service. Louis H. Jones was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Nebraska Goldman Jones; brothers, Harvis D. Jones, Carl Jones Sr., Rev. Jack Jones, Wiley E. Jones, and Henry Jones; sister, Emily J. Hasting; grandson, Dustin Glen Roper, a well loved niece, Vicki Book, and a well loved great nephew, David Book. Louis H. Jones is survived by his wife of 61 years, Lucille Oser Jones of Bastrop, LA; son, Harmon H. Jones and his wife Sherry L. Jones of Bastrop, LA; daughters, Brenda Lane Carruth of Bastrop, LA, and Barbara Jo Oser of Safety Harbor, FL; grandchild, Alana Lucil Carruth of Bastrop, LA; great grandchildren, Michael Lemons of Goodwill, LA, Devin Glen Roper and Jared Elton Roper, both of Monroe, LA. Louis H. Jones is also survived by one s ister, Gayo Jordan of Winnsboro, LA; and his well loved niece, Rachel Andrews and husband Chris Andrews of Bastrop, LA. Honoring Louis H. Jones as pallbearers will be Chris Andrews, John Book, Ralph Reynolds, Edward Jones, Marvin Ricks, and David White. "Daddy was a gracious man in the truest sense of the word. He loved the Lord. He loved his family.

MR. LEON GILLEY Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Funeral Services for Mr. Leon Gilley, age 89, of Mangham, LA will be held on Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at 10:00 AM at Bethlehem Baptist Church near Mangham, LA with Rev's David Shirley, Paul Kolb, and John Holdiness III, officiating. Interment will follow in Gwin Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville, LA. Mr. Leon was born on January 9, 1919 in Mangham, LA and passed away on June 26, 2008, and was a life-long resident of Mangham. After attending Mangham High School, Mr. Gilley enlisted in the United States Army during World War II. After his service was completed, he returned to Monroe and met the love of his life, Christyne Monroe Gilley. They were wed on July 15, 1950 and were married for 58 years. Mr Leon and Mrs. Christyne opened Gilley's of Alto, a general store, in 1956 and ran it for 31 years. Mr. Leon was a cotton farmer and welder all of his life until he became ill. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Carrie Gilley, brother, George Lee Gilley, and son, Craig Gilley. Survivors include: Wife: Christyne Monroe Gilley of Mangham, LA; Granddaughters: Tashia Gilley Osborn and husband Chad of West Monroe, Tara Gilley Knight and husband Robert of Monroe, and Tabitha Gilley of West Monroe; Daughter-in-Law: Sherrie McCraw and husband Rusty of West Monroe; 2 Great-Grandsons: Tristen Osborn and Christian Knight; 2 Brothers: Freddie Gilley and wife Dot of Mangham, and Bobby Gilley and wife Alice of Corpus Christi, TX. Pallbearers will be: Ronnie Gilley, Tommy Kelly, Donnie Gilley, Adam Robinson, Dock Hill and Billy Joe Remore. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 30, 2008 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Rayville, LA. Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

RONALD MARK ERFURT Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Ronald Mark Erfurt, 60, of West Monroe died on June 20, 2008. A private celebration of life service will be held at a future date. "The Ron" leaves behind family and friends who loved him dearly, each in their own way. Those wishing to remember him are invited to make donations to the NRA, the Republican Party, Loyola College Preparatory School in Shreveport, LA or their favorite charity. Online Condolences/Registry: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

SALLY BOYETT PATRICK Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Sally Boyett Patrick, 61, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 2, 2008 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev David Mullins officiating. Interment will follow at Beech Creek Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Patrick was born April 9, 1947 in Crowville, LA and passed away June 29, 2008 in West Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her father, Leroy Boyett; daughter, Jennifer Boyett and a brother, Donnie Boyett. Mrs. Patrick was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her husband of 42 years Johnny Patrick; 5 sons, Jimmy Cotton and wife Sonja, Kevin Patrick and wife DeeDee, Darin Patrick and wife Jenny, Rusty Patrick, Michael Patrick and wife Kellie, Janet McCuin, Darlyn Fernandez and husband Paul; mother, Hazel Boyett; 14 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. 3 brothers, Duncan, Stevie, and Jerry Boyett; 3 sisters, Judy Gambino, Debbie Kenworthy, and Martha Graham; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Sons will serve as pallbearers; Jimmy Cotton, Kevin Patrick, Darin Patrick, Rusty Patrick, Mike Patrick, along with Bubba Mullins, John Brown and Joe Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Lindsey and Joey Tidwell. Visitation will be held Tuesday July 1, 2008 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Hazel Alderman, 73
RAYVILLE — Hazel Alderman, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 4:30-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Unity Cemetery, Darnell.

Jacoby Alexander, 16
Jacoby Alexander of Monroe, a Carroll High School student, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Carroll High School, Monroe. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

James L. Banks Sr., 66
James Lee Banks Sr. of West Monroe, a truck driver, died Friday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Pleasant Valley Assembly of God Church Cemetery, Frost Town. Arrangements are under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Betsy Coon Berry, 94
DOWNSVILLE — Betsy Coon Berry, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lynda G. Brown, 63
Lynda Gayle Brown of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe.

Effie Cole, 74
FARMERVILLE — Effie Cole, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Arnold J. Creech, 82
COLLINSTON — Arnold J. Creech, a retired store owner, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Carter Cemetery, Collinston. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

James W. Daniel, 65
James W. Daniel of West Monroe, a supplier for BellSouth, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time.

Doris 'June' Dooley, 78
DELHI — Doris "June" Dooley, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Faith Memorial Cemetery, Delhi.

Janet Howard Ely, 49
RUSTON — Janet Lynne Howard Ely, a financial aid adviser, died Monday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Christ Community Church, Ruston. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Annie Mae Greeley, 75
RICHWOOD — Annie Mae Greeley, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are noon Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Pearlean Haynes, 56
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Pearlean Haynes, formerly of Tallulah, a child care worker, died June 22. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

Alta A. Hemphill, 89
OAK GROVE — Alto Alyne Hemphill, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Goodwill Church of God, Goodwill. Burial will be in Red Wing Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Edna E. Jackson, 72
FARMERVILLE — Edna E. Jackson, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Levon Jones, 67
Levon Jones of Monroe, retired from the city of Monroe, died June 24. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Parkview Church of Christ, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Wednesday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Carla Davis Kassow, 44
MUNFORD, Tenn. — Carla Davis Kassow, formerly of Ruston, died Saturday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston. Arrangements are under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston.

Dorothy Kennedy, 90
RAYVILLE — Dorothy Kennedy, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Start Cemetery.

Connor Lundy, 7
ST. JOSEPH — Connor Lundy, a student, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Dorian Lundy, 13
ST. JOSEPH — Dorian Lundy, a student, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Dylan Lundy, 12
ST. JOSEPH — Dylan Lundy, a student, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Oscar Manuel, 80
Oscar Manuel of Monroe, a mechanic, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

'Jim' McClung, 84
TULSA, Okla. — James "Jim" McClung, a maintenance supervisor, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ludmilla B. McDonald, 80
NEW ORLEANS — Ludmilla Bellucci McDonald, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 6 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 4 p.m. Thursday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be Friday in Atlanta, Texas.

Louise A. Newton, 85
FARMERVILLE — Louise Armstrong Newton, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. John Baptist Church, Farmerville. Wake services are 6-8 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Joseph M. Owens, 83
BOSSIER CITY — Joseph Michael Owens, an auto parts manager, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Dwight E. Owens, 98
Dwight E. Owens of West Monroe, a dairy farmer and carpenter, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Cypress Baptist Church. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Essel Payton, 97
Essel Payton, a farmer, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ben L. Rainwater, 83
OAK GROVE — Ben Lewis Rainwater, a minister, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton.

Ruthanne Rainwater, 64
OAK GROVE — Ruthanne Rainwater, a grocery storeowner and operator, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton.

William 'Munk' Tarpley, 79
JONESVILLE — William H. "Munk" Tarpley, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Darlene Turnage, 72
BASKIN — Darlene Turnage, a retired post office worker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Gilley, Leon: 10 a.m. today, Bethlehem Baptist Church, near Mangham.
Holloway, Archie Duke: 10 a.m. today, Rock Corner Baptist Church, Ruston.
Nappier, Pamela Sue Dollar: 2 p.m. today, Mangham Assembly of God Church

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

CLIFTON M. COYLE "POPS" Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Clifton M. Coyle "Pops", 89, of Monroe, will be 2:00 PM Thursday, July 3, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Rev. Jack D. Phelps officiating. Interment will follow at Coax Cemetery in Baskin, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mr. Coyle was born December 23, 1918 in Baskin, LA and passed away June 30, 2008 in Ruston, LA. Mr. Coyle was retired from the U.S. Air Force as Chief Warrant Officer with 30 years of service during which he received numerous honors for his prestigious service. After military duties he went on to work for Century Telephone for 13 years when he retired. He was a member of Graceminster Presbyterian Church, Dee A. Strickland Lodge 465, Monroe Scottish Rite Bodies, and Barak Shrine Temple. He was preceded in death by a daughter: Delaine Coyle Dean. Mr. Coyle is survived by his wife of 63 years: Marie Brown Coyle; son: Michael S. Coyle and wife, Sue; grandchildren: Christy Lynn Stephens and husband, Brian, Jessica Ann Wingard and husband, Brent, and Carrie Elizabeth Jones and husband, Michael; great grandchildren: David Michael and Garrett Lee Wingard; and sister Melvey Coyle Langston. Pallbearers will be: Andy Mauhot, Jack Manasco, John Brewer, Keith Russell, Roger Coyle, and Clark Dean. Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children. Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Wednesday, July 3, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

JAMES "JIM" MCCLUNG Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA James W. "Jim" McClung died Sunday, June 29, 2008 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born on July 16, 1923, he was 84. Mr. McClung was comforted by his wife and family members when he died. He was also a Christian. He is survived by his wife, Lore and step-children Lester Cannon, Tina Reeves and Forrest Cannon and wife Deedra. Jim is also survived by his own children, Donna Whitaker and husband Ralph, Karen Heath and husband Neal, Peggy Malcomb and husband Danny, Sandy McClung, Michael McClung and wife Lisette and Janet McClung. There are also 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Jim also has a sister, Lee Myers, who lives in Perryville, Arkansas. His other sisters, now deceased, are Hilma Cunningham, Marion Ross, and Billie Olmstead and his first wife, Sue Johnston. Born and raised in the Arkansas farm community of Hazen, Jim had to quit school after the ninth grade and get a job to help support the family after his own father died when he was only twelve. Later, he joined the CCC program started by President F. D. Roosevelt and helped build parks and roadways in Idaho. After that, he started working on a farm near Otwell, Arkansas where he met Sue Lawman and eventually married. During WWII, he was in the US Navy and served as a gunner on a battleship in the southeast Pacific. After the war, Jim and Sue settled in West Monroe, Louisiana and started a family. He worked at Craftco Plant 60 as a maintenance mechanic. He joined the West Monroe Masonic Lodge #419 in 1957. Over the following years, Jim and his family moved to Houston and then Ft. Worth, Texas, still working in the paper industry. Eventually, he went to Sand Springs, Oklahoma where he married Lore Cannon. Jim enjoyed playing chess and even won a few tournaments. He also loved the outdoors and liked to fish and hunt. He was always a source of fun and excitement for those around him and will be missed by many people. Services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday July 3, 2008 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Billy Taylor officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Garden Cemetery in Calhoun. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Pallbearers will be Ben Finklea, Micah McClung, Christopher Marc Bowie, Travis Cannon, Jason Wood, and Garrett McClung. Online Condolence/Registry: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

TED R. MCELROY Kilpatrick Funeral Homes West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Ted R. McElroy, age 56, will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, July 3, 2008 at the Clark Springs Baptist Church in West Monroe. Officiating will be Dr. Scott Thompson. Interment will follow in the Clark Springs Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of West Monroe. Mr. McElroy was born on January 21, 1952 and passed away on June 30, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Elvas McElroy. Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Wanda Coody McElroy; son, Shane McElroy; daughter, Trisha Benson and husband, Warren; 2 grandsons, Zachary and Joel Benson; sister, Peggy Williams. Mr. McElroy was a Shriner and a Mason. Pallbearers will be Brandon McElroy, Dave Elliott, Brian White, Quinn Wall, Michael Jordan and Harold Holloway. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Wall and Dickie Butler. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Wednesday July 2, 2008 at Clark Springs Baptist Church in West Monroe. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

James Robin Antley, 46
James Robin "Rock 'n' Roll Man" Antley, a musician from Calhoun, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will follow at Lone Cherry, Mangham.

Anthony Jerome Barber, 33
Anthony Jerome Barber, a flooring installer from Monroe, died Sunday. Visitation is 1-8 p.m. Friday at Hester State Funeral Home Chapel. Services are noon Saturday at New St. James Baptist Church. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Effie Shiel Bell, 95
LAKE ST. JOHN — Effie Shiel Bell, a seamstress and grocery store owner, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday. Visitation is 9-11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial is in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez.

Bessie Clark, 72
Bessie (Lady Stepper) Clark, a homemaker of Monroe, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Progressive Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Sunday at Hester State Funeral Home. Burial is in will follow at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Prince Finister, 84
Prince Finister of Monroe died June 25. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Tried Stone Baptist Church. Visitation is noon-6 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home. Burial is in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Earl Garland, 97
DOWNSVILLE — Earl Garland, a farmer and gin operator, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Aulds Chapel Cemetery in Downsville.

Carolyn J. Morris, 62
FARMERVILLE — Carolyn J. "Scarborough" Morris, a retired store manager, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home.

Joseph Michael Owens, 83
BOSSIER CITY — Joseph Michael Owens, a parts manager, died Monday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Northwest Veterans Cemetery in Keithville. Visitation is 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Sally Boyett Patrick, 61
Sally Boyett Patrick of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial is in Beech Creek Cemetery, Olla.

Billie Gordon Smith, 64
Billie Gordon Smith of Calhoun, retired from the military, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Mount Zion Cemetery.

William H. "Monk" Tarpley, 79
JONESVILLE — William H. "Monk" Tarpley, a retired game warden, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at First Pentecostal Church of Jonesville. Burial will follow at Pine Grove. Young's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Darlene Turnage, 72
BASKIN — Darlene Turnage, a retired U.S. Postal worker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is in Pleasant Hale Cemetery.

Erma Williams, 82
Erma Williams of Monroe, a cashier, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at True Vine Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Sunday at Miller Funeral Home in Monroe. Burial is at J.S. Clark Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Alderman, Hazel: 10 a.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Alexander, Jacoby: 2 p.m. Saturday, Carroll High School, Monroe.
Berry, Betsy Coon: 10 a.m. Thursday, Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.
Brown, Lynda Gayle: 10 a.m. today, Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.
Creech, Arnold J.: 10 a.m. today, Carter Cemetery, Collinston.
Dooley, Doris "June": 10 a.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Ely, Janet Lynne Howard: 10 a.m. today, Christ Community Church, Ruston.
Greeley, Annie Mae: noon Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Jones, Levon: 11 a.m. Thursday, Parkview Church of Christ, Monroe.
Kassow, Carla Davis: 2 p.m. Friday, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston.
Manuel, Oscar: 11 a.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
McDonald, Ludmilla Bellucci: 6 p.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Newton, Louise Armstrong: 1 p.m. today, St. John Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Rainwater, Ben Lewis: 2 p.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Rainwater, Ruthanne: 2 p.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

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

BILLIE GORDON SMITH Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Billie Gordon Smith, 64, of Calhoun, LA will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, July 3, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Rev. Neil Everett will officiate. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Smith was born February 19, 1944 in Calhoun, LA and passed away July 1, 2008 in West Monroe, LA. He was preceded in death by his father, Newt Smith, mother, Hazel Long Smith; brothers, Milton Smith and Johnny Smith; sisters, Margie Murray and Laura Gilmore. Mr. Smith was an avid fisherman and he retired from the US Army after serving 2 tours of duty in Vietnam, 2 tours in Germany and 1 tour in Korea. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife of 7 years, Patsy Fay Smith; son, Billie Gordon Smith, Jr., Harold Jiles and wife Jamie of Monticello, AR, Derrick Jiles and wife Crystal of Calhoun, LA; daughters; Dawn Boone and husband Mike of West Monroe, LA, Kim Perez and husband Bonie of Navarre, FL, Natalie Morgan of Navarre, FL; brother, Robert Smith and wife Brenda of Calhoun, LA; sister, Betty Wiltcher and husband George of Bernice, LA. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 2, 2008 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

ELBERT LEE DIFFEY Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, La. Funeral services for Mr. Elbert Lee Diffey, 85, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, July 4, 2008 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Jeff Luellen and Evangelist Huey Diffey officiating. Interment will be in Roselawn Memorial Garden in Calhoun, LA. Mr. Diffey died July 2, 2008 at his residence. Survivors: his beloved wife of 65 years, Mary Lee Diffey, Son, Acil Jerry Diffey; 3 daughters, Loretta Owens, Jean Bracey, Suzanne Stuckey; 8 Grandchildren; 14 Great Grandchildren; one brother and two sisters; and many nieces and nephews Pallbearers will be family members, DeWayne Bracey, Gary Owens, Russell Allen Bracey, Bobby Matlock, Roy Walton and Eric Diffey. Honorary Pallbearers will be Brett Owens and Dylan Matlock. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home.

JENNIE REYNOLDS CRUMP Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Jennie Reynolds Crump of Synope Plantation died about dawn Sunday, June 29, 2008. Jennie learned her charm, graciousness, and love of the arts from her late mother, Jennie Martin Reynolds and her calm, wisdom and sense of justice from her late father, Odie Neal Reynolds. Jennie was a seeker her entire life not bound by traditional southern lady roles. She was the first female animal husbandry major at her alma mater, Louisiana Tech University. Jennie continued her education throughout her life taking art, music, and yoga classes. Her bookshelf reflects an eclectic collection of nonfiction, all focusing on enrichment of life through arts, the world of meditation, and openness. Jennie was the chief operating partner for the Reynolds Family Partnership for over 40 years. Along with her late husband and high school sweetheart, John Wesley Crump, she raised cattle, crops, pulp wood, and participated actively in her community. Jennie served as co-chair of the Louisiana Art and Folk Festival for 40 years, chairman of the board of the Martin Homeplace and a member of the Caldwell Parish Library Board. At age 50 she created "Easy Going," a custom tour company that led groups throughout the world and in her words "drank coffee on the docks of San Francisco, Miami, and Copenhagen" meeting and enjoying the people of the world. She is survived by her son, John Wesley Crump IV, his wife Kathy and grandsons John and Forrest; her daughter, Anna Crump Gregory, her husband Mark and grandsons, James and Christopher; her brother, Odie Neal Reynolds, Jr.; and her sister, Jorenda Reynolds Stone. Her family thanks her caregivers, Elaine Cole, Otis Blanson, Erma Keaton, and Patrick Barber whose ministrations allowed her to remain at home and die naturally at Synope. A memorial service will be held at her beloved teahouse at Synope Plantation at 10:30 AM, Saturday, July 5, 2008. Memorials may be made to the Martin Homeplace, PO Box 196, Columbia, LA 71418, the Caldwell Parish Public Library, PO Box 1499, Columbia, LA 71418 or the Southern Poverty Law Center's Teach Tolerance Program, PO Box 548, Montgomery AL 36177-9621.

LUTHER NEAL SHACKELFORD Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Luther Neal Shackelford, 79, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday July 5, 2008 at Whites Ferry Rd Church of Christ with Mike Kellett and Alan Robertson officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Calhoun, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA . Mr. Shackelford was born in Valliant, Oklahoma on May 14, 1929 to Lela Mae and John Clifton Shackelford. He took his final journey home on July 2, 2008. Luther graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in Industrial Engineering and went on to have many successful careers starting with Charles Machine Works in Perry, Oklahoma. He went on to own the Ditch Witch franchise in Alexandria, Louisiana from 1962 to 1974. For the past thirty-five years, he was a real estate broker, first in Shreveport, Louisiana and then in Monroe/West Monroe with Shackelford-French Century 21. Since Shack never met a stranger, this was the perfect job for him. He loved every client and finding a home for them came with the honor of getting to know them, which he cherished. When asked once when he was going to retire, he replied, "I thought I was." Always a volunteer, Shack willingly served his church in a leadership capacity, served as president of the Lion's Club obtaining a lifetime membershi p, and served as a member of the Rapides Parish Police Jury. He served on the Development Council at Harding University and initiated a Silver Eagle Club of Grandparents at Ouachita Christian School. He also served on the Board of Realtors as a committeeman, board member, president, and state director. He was selected Realtor of the Year in 2005. Always working for a good cause, he took an active part in many fundraisers for the Easter Seal Campaign, Ouachita Christian School, Camp Ch-Yo-Ca, Harding University, and many other organizations. Shack was an avid sports fan and athlete, and participated in every sport but basketball was his first love. While serving in the Marines during the Korean War, he was honored to be a part of the 3rd Marine Division basketball team dedicated to entertaining the troops and boosting morale. His love of basketball has been a legacy he handed down to his family. His sons enjoyed competitive basketball and ten of his grandchildren played basketball for Ouachita Christian School. In 2004, the Luther Shackelford family was honored with receiving the YMCA award for Outstanding Family of the Year. This award is what "Papaw Shack" was all about, serving his family, his church, and his community until God called him home to serve eternally with Him. He will be greatly missed, but his legacy of love remains strong. He joins his siblings Hazel Daniel, J.C. Shackelford, Wilbur Shackelford, and Everett "Peanut" Shackelford in their heavenly home. He leaves behind his precious wife of fifty-seven years, Betty Jo Durham Shackelford. Three sons: Kevin Shackelford and wife, Stacy; Kerry Shackelford, and Jeremy Shackelford and wife, Kim. Three daughters: Joneal Kirby and husband, Randy; Chrys Howard and husband, Johnny; and Jessica Shackelford. Twelve grandchildren: Donna George and husband, Robbie; Korie Robertson and husband, Willie; Ryan Howard and wife, Pam; Ashley Moore and husband, Josh; Josh Kirby; Jake Kirby and wife, Jamie; Katelyn Kirby; Morgan Robichaux and husband, John; Meagan Shackelford; Micah Shackelford; Shawn Shackelford and wife, Sara; Zach Shackelford and Jonathan Tate and wife Jennifer. Seventeen great-grandchildren: John Luke, Sadie, Will, and Bella Robertson and Rebecca Lo; Macy, Ally, and Maddox Moore; Asa, Aslyn, and Aevin Howard; Aaron, Adam, and Annabeth George; Madison, Camron, Kaden, and Jordan Robichaux. Two brothers: Jerry Shackelford and wife, Barbara; Rafe Shackelford and wife, Betty Jane. Brother-in-law: Bill Durham and wife, Carol. Special niece: Susan McNamara, and husband, Jim and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. Pallbearers will be Mr. Shackelford's grandsons and grandsons-in-law: Robbie George, Ryan Howard, Jake Kirby, Josh Kirby, Josh Moore, John Robichaux, Willie Jess Robertson, Micah Shackelford, Shawn Shackelford, and Zach Shackelford. Honorary pallbearers are Bill Durham, Steve French, Rudy Burns, Mike Watkins, Buddy Barwick, Bobby Stokes, and Dennis Davenport. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM on Friday at Whites Ferry Road Church of Christ. Memorials may be made to Ouachita Christian School or to the World Radio Ministry at White's Ferry Road Church of Christ. The family wants to say: Thank you, staff members of Landmark Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of West Monroe for caring for Shack and our daddy as if he were your own. From every area of his care, you exceeded our expectations and made the last year more manageable for our family. What a blessing you have been to us! To Hospice of Louisiana and Jennia: Again, what a blessing you have been as you gently guided us and Shack on home to Heaven. You were the incredible piece of the puzzle we didn't even know we needed. Thank you so very much. To all the health care professionals at both St. Francis Hospital and Glenwood Hospital, thank you for being there when we needed you most. Online Condolence/Registry: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

THELMA GUESS ROSS Forest Park Funeral Home, Shreveport, LA Graveside Services for Mrs. Thelma Guess Ross, age 95 of Choudrant, LA will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2008, at 11:00 AM in Forest Park St. Vincent Cemetery, 3700 St. Vincent Ave., Shreveport, LA. A visitation will begin in Forest Park Funeral Home, 1201 Louisiana Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101 (318-221-7181) at 9:00 AM Thursday. Mrs. Ross was a native of Leesville, La. and worked as an Insurance Sales Lady, and a Clerk for Beall's Department Store. She was an excellent seamstress, a member of the Baptist faith and enjoyed singing in the choir. Survivors include 3 daughters, Elizabeth Anne Beasley and her husband Vernon of Lufkin, Texas, Johnnie B. McKinney of Dallas, Texas, and Mary Watley and her husband Jimmy of Calhoun, LA, 9 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and a great, great grandson and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her mother and father, brothers and sisters, her husband of 65 years, Benjamin Ross Sr. and a son Benjamin Ross, Jr. Memorials may be made to the charity of choice. Special Thanks to Dr. Glenn Figueroa and the staff at Ruston Nursing and Rehab Center. Condolences may be made to www.forest park-funeralhome.com

Osborne Barton, 73
Osborne Barton of Monroe, a teacher, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church, Monroe. Visitation is noon until 5 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Alan M. Beavers, 22
Alan Manwell Beavers of Monroe, a warehouse man, died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. Monday at the Church of Christ, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Betsy Coon Berry, 93
DOWNSVILLE — Betsy Coon Berry, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ida Bryant, 92
Ida Bryant of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Triumph Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Hope Estate Cemetery, Wisner.

Frances C. Chin, 83
Frances C. Chin of Monroe, a homemaker, died June 26. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is noon until 4 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe and 5-7 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Hope Estate Cemetery, Wisner.

Effie Cole, 74
FARMERVILLE — Effie Cole, died June 26. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Blooming Grove Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial will be in Zion Hill Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Sister Eileen Corcoran, 94
Sister Eileen Corcoran of Monroe, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis Medical Center Chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Friday with a 6 p.m. prayer service at the medical center chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Lillie G. Coryell, 54
TYLER, Texas — Lillie George Coryell, a truck driver, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at Lapine Assembly of God Cemetery. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe.

C. M. 'Pops' Coyle, 89
Clifton M. "Pops" Coyle of Monroe, a retired chief warrant officer for U.S. Air Force and retired from Century Telephone, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe. Burial will be in Coax Cemetery, Baskin.

Jennie R. Crump, 73
COLUMBIA — Jennie Reynolds Crump, senior chief operating partner for the Reynolds Family Partnership, died Sunday. Memorial services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Synope Plantation, Columbia. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. Saturday until service time at Synope Plantation. Arrangements are under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Evertice Franklin, 83
MANGHAM — Evertice Chisley Franklin, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Hopewell Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Sunday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Nellie B. Freeman, 88
Nellie B. Freeman of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Bobbie Jean Hamilton, 52
Bobbie Jean Hamilton of Monroe, a retired human resources supervisor for the Monroe City School System, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Swayze Street, Monroe. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park.

Carolyn Hinson, 71
FERRIDAY — Carolyn Hinson, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Ferriday. Arrangements are under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Edna E. Jackson, 72
FARMERVILLE — Edna E. Jackson, a homemaker, died June 25. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Farmerville Recreation Center. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Spearsville.

Kerrick L. Jenkins, 30
Kerrick Lydell Jenkins of Monroe, a disc jockey, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Corine Johnson, 68
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Corine Johnson, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at St. James AME Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. today at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Gaither Memorial Cemetery.

Jerry D. Jones, 78
MANGHAM — Jerry D. Jones, a retired car salesman, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Gwin Cemetery, Mangham.

Morton P. Levy Sr., 91
NICEVILLE, Fla. — Morton Philip Levy Sr., formerly of Bastrop, a retired International Paper Company employee, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Connor Lundy, 7
NEWELLTON — Connor Lundy, a student, died Friday. Services are noon Saturday at Newellton Elementary School. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the school. Burial will be in Canton Cemetery, Newellton, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Dorian Lundy, 13
NEWELLTON — Dorian Lundy, a student, died Friday. Services are noon Saturday at Newellton Elementary School. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the school. Burial will be in Canton Cemetery, Newellton, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Dylan Lundy, 12
NEWELLTON — Dylan Lundy, a student, died Friday. Services are noon Saturday at Newellton Elementary School. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the school. Burial will be in Canton Cemetery, Newellton, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

James 'Jim' McClung, 84
SAND SPRINGS, Okla. — James "Jim" McClung, formerly of West Monroe, a maintenance mechanic, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. today until service time. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Ted R. McElroy, 56
Ted R. McElroy of Monroe, an electrician, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Clark Springs Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

'Jeff' Odom, 30
Jeffery B. "Jeff" Odom, formerly of Hattiesburg, Miss., a restaurant manager, died June 26. Memorial services are 2 p.m. today at Christ Church, West Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Essel Payton, 97
Essel Payton, a farmer, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Morehouse Association Building, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Jerusalem Cemetery, Mer Rouge.

Roy W. Schmidt, 89
FREDRICKSBURG, Texas — Roy W. Schmidt, a retired chemist and chemical engineer with Dow Chemical Company, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Ingram Family Cemetery, Horseshoe Lake Road, Mer Rouge.

Robert Smith, 83
Robert Smith, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Dora Fife Weed, 77
HEBERT — Dora Fife Weed, a healthcare giver, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Alexander, Jacoby: 2 p.m. Saturday, Carroll High School, Monroe.
Barber, Anthony Jerome: noon Saturday, New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe.
Bell, Effie Shiel: 11 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Clark, Bessie (Lady Stepper): 2 p.m. Monday, Progressive Baptist Church, Monroe.
Finister, Prince: 10 a.m. Saturday, Tried Stone Baptist Church, Monroe.
Greeley, Annie Mae: noon Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Jones, Levon: 11 a.m. today, Parkview Church of Christ, Monroe.
Kassow, Carla Davis: 2 p.m. Friday, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston.
McDonald, Ludmilla Bellucci: 6 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Owens, Joseph Michael: 1 p.m. today, Northwest Veterans Cemetery, Keithville.
Smith, Billie Gordon: 1 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Turnage, Darlene: 11 a.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Williams, Erma: 11 a.m. Monday, True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe.

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

DORA FIFE WEED Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Dora Fife Weed, age 77 of Hebert will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, July 5, 2008 from the Woolen Lake Church of God in Hebert with Rev. David Tabora and Rev. Don Wright offitiating. Interment will follow in the Etier Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 4 PM until 9 PM at the church. Mrs. Weed was born in Mangham on September 4, 1930 to the union of E. J. and Ethel Crawford Fife and died Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at the St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. She was a heath care provider and a member of the Woolen Lake Church of God. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband: Earlbert Weed, Sr., and her brother: Willie Fife. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law: Earlbert "Bo" and Diane Weed of Hebert, her daughter and son-in-law: Judy and Allen Maxwell of Hebert, her grandchildren: Nikki Clark and her husband: Coty of Hebert, Christy Carr and her husband: Eddie of Grayson, her great-grandchildren: Jeremiah Clark, Brooklyn Carr and Ethan Carr, her brothers: Van Fife and his wife: Betty of Hebert, her sister: Goldie Poole and her husband: Billy Joe of Hebert and her sister-in-law: Betty Jo Fife of Norman, OK and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Neal McGowan, Jason Maxwell, Randy Fife, Brian Fife, Keith Fife and Kenny Scott. Honorary pallbearers are Sonny Dyer, Dub Weed, Albert Scott, Eugene Vinson, Jimmy Strickland and Mike McGehee.

HELEN JACQUELINE JAMES HANKS Kilpatrick Funeral Homes Ruston, LA Funeral services for Helen Jacqueline James Hanks will be held Saturday July 5, 2008, at 2:30 PM at Trinity United Methodist Church in Ruston with Reverend Chris Andrews and Reverend Jerry Hilbun officiating. Visitation will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday prior to the service in the Fellowship Hall at Trinity United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes. Jackie died Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at her home in Ruston. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee on March 14, 1927 raised in El Paso, Texas and Ruston. She attended Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri and graduated from Southern Methodist University, in Dallas, Texas and where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. T.L. James Sr., her parents, Lewis and Helen James, her husband Hamp Hanks, and her sister, Laura James Hunt. She is survived by her four children Lewis Hanks, Austin, Texas, Bill Hanks, and wife Lynn, Plano, Texas, Buck Hanks and wife Martha, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Tracey Hanks, Ruston; grandchildren Ford, Whitney, Cannon, Gaines, and Shelby Hanks, two brothers-in-laws, Dock Hanks and wife Debbie and A.T. Hunt, Jr. and wife Sallie and nephews and their wives, Trott and Karen Hunt, Jimmy and Ann Hunt and their children. Her family wishes to extend sincerest gratitude to her many lifelong friends and acquaintances who remember her as unassuming, unpretentious, gracious, and fun-loving. One of Jackie's special pleasures was always helping others from all walks of life without need for recognition or acknowledgement. The oldest grandchild of T.L. and Maggie James, Jackie treasured her many aunts and uncles, her big family, and her church, Trinity United Methodist Church, to which she belonged her entire life. Pallbearers are Ford Hanks, Cannon Hanks, Gaines Hanks, Trotter Hunt, Jack Hunt, Cass Hunt, Jim Hunt, and Tommy Hunt. Honorary pallbearers are Buddy Napper, Bill Rogers, Bill Carter, Scotty Robertson, Mickey Mays, Joe Reeves, Pat Garrett, and Don Cochran. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be sent to Trinity Methodist Church, 1000 West Woodward Ave., Ruston, LA or Louisiana Methodist Children's Home, 901 South Vienna, Ruston, LA or a charity of your choice.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF STEVEN WAYNE WILSON, SR. August 28, 1960 - July 4, 2007 If tears could build a stairway and memories build a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. We love you and miss you. Your loving wife and sons: Steve, Jr (Lucky), Joseph and Sunday Fay Wilson

JERRY D. JONES Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Services for Mr. Jerry Devon Jones, 78, of Mangham, LA, will be held at 10 :00 AM Saturday, July 5, 2008 at Mulhearn Chapel with Rev. John Holdiness, Jr. and Rev. Troy J. Dennard officiating. Internment to follow in Gwin Cemetery Mangham, LA, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA. Mr. Jerry, as he was commonly referred to by friends, was a life long resident of Mangham. He was a car dealer for many years in Delhi and Rayville. He did a little of "everything" throughout his life including farming, cotton ginning and trucking. If you sat down to visit with him you never left without learning something or knowing that he knew something more about you that he always remembered. He was preceded in death by his parents H. T. and Eva Dee Jones, a daughter Rhonda Jones Stothart and a granddaughter Jessica VanMatre Schatz. He is survived by his son Bobby Jones and his wife Debbie of Mangham, LA; daughters, Stephanie VanMatre and her husband Barry of Denver, CO, and Rebecca Jones of New Light, LA; a sister, Sylvia Jones of Bossier City, LA; the mother of his children, Faye Jones of Sicily Island, LA. Known lovingly as "Daddy Boy", he is also survived by his grandchildren, Shady, Courtney, Lindsey, Kaitlyn, Rob and Will as well as two great grandsons Ben and Roman. Special note is made to Betty Cannon, Monroe, LA, his friend of many years. Pallbearers will be Richard Picou, Jr, Johnny Roy Lambert, Tommy Lowery, Wayne Lord, Rickey Donnell and Noble Ellington, Jr. Honorary pallbearers are Frank Bonner, E. D. Elmore, David Bell, Charles Tillman and Jimmy Logan. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM Friday and 9 :00 AM until service time Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Online registry/condolence at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

OSBORNE BARTON Miller Funeral Home Monroe, LA Mr. Osborne Barton passed away on June 29, 2008 after a lengthy illness. Services will be held at Little Flower of Jesus Church at 11:00 AM on Saturday July 5, 2008. Services entrusted to Miller Funeral Home, Monroe, LA.

ROBERT (BOBBY) LEE CAMPBELL 7/4/1960-12/18/2006 Happy Birthday from your loving family

ROY W. SCHMIDT Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop Inc., Bastrop, LA Roy W. Schmidt passed away in Fredericksburg, Texas on June 30, 2008, at the age of 89. He was born and reared in Needville, TX by two loving parents, Anton B. Schmidt and Ida M. (Dippel) Schmidt. He is survived by his loving wife, LaVern (Skeet Ingram) Schmidt of Fredericksburg and Mer Rouge, LA; a son, Rodney D. Schmidt, MD, of Austin, TX; a daughter, Susan D. Smith of Highland Village, TX and her husband Stephen Smith; a step-son, David Ingram Burkett of Monroe, LA and his wife Sharon; a step-daughter, Colleen (Burkett) Brezden of Kerrville, TX and her husband Mike; and his wife's step-son, Bill Blythe of St. Augustine, FL; six grandchildren; Matthew Burkett and his wife Larissa Ruuskanen, PHD, of Fredericksburg, VA, Ashley Colleen Burkett of Long Beach, CA, Kristin Schmidt Kadar and her husband Misha of Midland, VA, Alyson Smith and her fiance` Nicholas Walz of Dallas, TX, Sarah E. Smith of Dallas, TX, and Katherine M. Schmidt of Austin, TX; one great grandchild, Finius Maxwell Burkett of Fredericksburg, VA. He is also survived by his sister, Esther I. Schmidt Beard of Guy, TX; five nieces, Donna Ingram Howie, Leslie Ingram Pope, Amelia Beard, Bonnie Beard and Rebecca Beard Junker; four nephews, Leslie Brent Ingram, Alton Earl Ingram, Jr., Sidney Beard and Tommy Beard; and with grand-nephews and grand-nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Edna Schmidt, and his beloved wife Trudy A. (Bushnell) Schmidt, the mother of his children, who passed away in 1971. Mr. Schmidt was a charter member of the Lake Jackson, TX, Church of Christ where he served as an elder for 20 years. He was also a charter member of the Lake Jackson Lions Club. He was a supporter of the Boy Scouts of America and was a director of the Youth Employment Organization. He was an avid grower of flowers in Lake Jackson and Fredericksburg, attended church services, served in the PTA activities, paid his bills on time and had time for his children and grandchildren. Mr. Schmidt received his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the University of Texas in 1941 and had a 41 year career as a Research and Development Chemist/Chemical Engineer with Dow Chemical in Freeport, TX, retiring in 1982. He was a member of the American Chemical Society for 62 years. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 5, 2008 at 2 PM at the Golden Funeral Home in Bastrop, LA with David Ingram Burkett, of the Forsythe Avenue Church of Christ, officiating together with his son, Rodney Schmidt, MD. Interment follows at the Ingram Family Cemetery, Horseshoe Lake Road, Mer Rouge, LA. Prior to the above services, visitation will be held at Golden Funeral Home in Bastrop, LA on July 4, 2008, 5-7 PM. The family will thereafter receive guests at their home in Mer Rouge. Pallbearers are William Hayden, Jerry Clack, Billie Davenport, Tommy Rankin, Rev. Charlie McLain and Nelson Jones. Honorary pallbearer is Hayward Clack. The family requests that, for those desiring, memorial contributions be made to the Heart Foundation, Diabetes Foundation, the Youth Ministry at the Church of Christ, Fredericksburg, TX, or a charity of your choice.

SISTER EILEEN CORCORAN Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA On Wednesday, July 2, 2008, Sister Eileen Corcoran, OSF, passed away at St. Francis Medical Center after serving more than seven decades as a Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady. "Sr. Eileen was a woman with strong faith and an ambassador for physicians. It was important to her to spend time with patients and staff just to hear their stories and their joys and to be a friend in time of need. Born on September 30, 1913 in Dromdeega, Ireland and one of six children, Sr. Eileen Corcoran joined seven other Franciscan sisters October 25, 1937 after setting sail from La Harve, France in route to the United States to begin a new life at the St. Francis Sanitarium, today's St. Francis Medical Center. Throughout her years of service, Sr. Eileen participated in many local nursing activities as a nurse and caregiver including serving a four-year term on the Board of the Louisiana State Nursing Association. " During her time at St. Francis, Sr. Eileen witnessed many changes in healthcare and watched as the hospital evolved while still preserving the rich heritage started in 1913 when the six original Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady sisters arrived in Louisiana. In 2000, Sr. Eileen retired from St. Francis Medical Center but continued to stay actively involved in the community and hospital. She spent her retirement by playing the piano and guitar, taking walks around the facility and providing "tender loving care" to her many cats that found solace in the Convent's courtyard. In 2004, Sr. Eileen celebrated 70 years of service with the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady. Sr. Eileen is survived by her sister, Sr. Marie Edana Corcoran, OSF, a member of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Order, three nieces Margaret, Mary and Chrissy, and her life-long friends and caregivers Sharon Burton, LaVerne Patrick, Louise Turner and Angela Jones. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 4, 2008 from 2 PM to 8 PM with a Rosary at 6 PM at the St. Francis Medical Center Chapel. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2008 at 11:00 AM in the St. Francis Medical Center Chapel with Bishop Michael Duca officiating. Interment will follow at St. Matthew Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Franciscan Foundation c/o St. Francis Administration, P.O. Box 1901, Monroe, LA 71210 in honor of Sr. Eileen Corcoran. Pallbearers will be Darell LeBlanc, John Cameron, Tony 'Nino" Danna, Dr. Richard LeFebvre, Dr. Ran Phillips, and John Guerriero. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Brandle, Colm. O'Mahoney, Sam Danna, Tony Danna, Dr. Charles Sampognaro, and Dr. Charles Morgan. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Alan Manwell Beavers, 22
Alan Manwell Beavers of Monroe, a warehouse man, died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Nellie Caldwell, 56
FARMERVILLE — Nellie Caldwell, a cook, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Elbert L. Diffey, 85
Elbert L. Diffey of West Monroe, a heavy equipment operator, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. today until service time. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Pearlean Haynes, 54
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Pearlean Haynes, formerly of Tallulah, a child caregiver, died June 27. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at East Star Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery, Fortune Fork, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

Morton Philip Levy Sr., 91
BASTROP — Morton Philip Levy Sr., a retired technical director for International Paper Co., died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

John McHenry, 80
CLARKS — John McHenry, a farmer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Eugene Travis Milton, 77
TALLULAH — Eugene Travis Milton, an assistant principal and educator, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

Carolyn S. Morris, 63
SPEARSVILLE — Carolyn Joyce Scarborough Morris, a retired store manager, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Mount Sterling Baptist Church, Bernice. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today, 5 p.m. until Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery, Linville, under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Hazel Williams Parker, 89
WINNSBORO — Hazel Williams Parker, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Mel Smith, 69
BASTROP — Mel Smith, a retired truck driver, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Alexander, Jacoby: 2 p.m. Saturday, Carroll High School, Monroe.
Barton, Osborne: 11 a.m. Saturday, Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church, Monroe.
Bryant, Ida: 11 a.m. Saturday, Triumph Baptist Church, Monroe.
Chin, Frances C.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Wisner.
Clark, Bessie (Lady Stepper): 2 p.m. Monday, Progressive Baptist Church, Monroe.
Cole, Effie: 2 p.m. Sunday, Blooming Grove Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Corcoran, Sister Eileen: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Francis Medical Center Chapel, Monroe.
Coryell, Lillie George: 10 a.m. today, Lapine Assembly of God Cemetery.
Crump, Jennie Reynolds: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Synope Plantation, Columbia.
Finister, Prince: 10 a.m. Saturday, Tried Stone Baptist Church, Monroe.
Franklin, Evertice Chisley: 11 a.m. Monday, Hopewell Baptist Church, Mangham.
Greeley, Annie Mae: noon Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Hamilton, Bobbie Jean: 2 p.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Swayze Street, Monroe.
Jackson, Edna E.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Farmerville Recreation Center, Farmerville.
Johnson, Corine: 11 a.m. today, St. James AME Church, Lake Providence.
Jones, Jerry D.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.
Kassow, Carla Davis: 2 p.m. today, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston.
Lundy, Connor: noon Saturday, Newellton Elementary School, Newellton.
Lundy, Dorian: noon Saturday, Newellton Elementary School, Newellton.
Lundy, Dylan: noon Saturday, Newellton Elementary School, Newellton.
Payton, Essel: 1 p.m. Saturday, Morehouse Association Building, Bastrop.
Schmidt, Roy W.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Williams, Erma: 11 a.m. Monday, True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe.

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

ERMA LEE WILLIAMS Miller Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Erma Lee Williams, 82, will be 11:00 AM Monday, July 7, 2008 at True Vine B.C. with Rev. Greg Oliver officiating. Interment will follow at J.S. Clark Cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home. Visitation will be 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM Sunday, July 6, 2008, at Millers Funeral Home Chapel. Family Hour is from 5:00 PM until 6:00 PM. Mrs. Williams was born on April 11, 1926, and passed away on June 30, 2008. She worked in retail sales as a store manager for numerous years. She retired at the age of 75 from Family Stop Foods. Mrs. Williams was an usher and deaconess at True Vine B.C. She was also a member of the Sons and Daughters of Gaines Chapel B.C. Benevolent Society. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Carl Williams; two brothers, Gilson and Ennis Menyweathers; and two grandsons, Reggie Menyweathers and Jon Abram. Survivors include five sons, James Aubrey, Jr., Joe Aubrey, Floyd Aubrey, Carl Williams, and Frederick Williams; three daughters, Bertha Menyweathers, Mattie A. Morehead, and Annie W. Booker; five stepchildren, Clevonease Johnson, Jessie Lee Beal, Vergie Scott, Alfred Williams, and Wanda W. Lambert; two sisters, Earnestine Maxwell and Florence Robinson; 30 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great grandchildren. A special thanks to Dr. Richard Smith, Jr., Christus St. Joseph's Home, and the fifth floor staff at St. Francis North.

GERALDINE GREENE CLEMENTS Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral Services for Mrs. Geraldine Greene Clements, age 86, of Farmerville, LA will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2008 at 3:00 PM at the First Baptist Church in Farmerville, LA with Rev. Kurt Auger and Rev. Woody Reeder officiating. Interment will follow at the Weldon Cemetery in Bernice, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Mrs. Clements was born on December 3, 1921 and passed away on July 3, 2008. She was a long time member of the First Baptist Church in Farmerville where she was active in the choir along with other areas of ministry. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.O. Clements. Mrs. Clements is survived by her children: Richard Clements of Shreveport, LA; Melody Taunton and husband, Tim of Ruston, LA; grandchildren: James Clements of Corpus Christi, TX; Sarah Clements of Shreveport, LA; and Audrey Taunton of Ruston, LA; sister: Truby Bromell of Shreveport, LA; brother: Van Greene of Shreveport, LA; special friend and Angel: Connie Ward; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. Pallbearers will be: Caskey Terral, Royce Dyer, Troy Hinton, Jay McCallum, Zeke Tettleton, and Monte Thraikill. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Alan Woods, Marvin Prestridge, David Abernathy, and the deacons of First Baptist Church in Farmerville, LA. Visitation will be Saturday, July 5, 2008 from 1:00 PM utill time of service at First Baptist Church in Farmerville, LA. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church in Farmerville, LA or to the charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

NELLIE BEATRICE FREEMAN Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral service for Mrs. Nellie Beatrice Freeman, 88, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday July 6, 2008 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Dr. Greg Clark officiating. Interment will be in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Calhoun, LA. Mrs. Freeman was born January 15, 1920 in Amite, LA to Simon Willis Linder and Ouida Augustine Terrell Linder. She passed away Tuesday July 2, 2008 at her home in West Monroe. Mrs. Freeman dedicated her life to the care of her family and the management of family businesses. She was a very accomplished seamstress and cook. Her children and grandchildren wore very stylish clothes that she designed. She often made her own patterns from pictures and descriptions of what each child wanted. She also did custom sewing for many other people. She created beautiful needlework that was considered a treasure to receive. She could also take the finest of ingredients or the barest of staples and create a delicious meal for all to enjoy. No one ever appeared at her house and left hungry. Mama was a woman of great moral character and dignity but at the same time was very humble and modest. She expected the same of others and tried to instill these traits in her children. Her strictness was tempered by a superb sense of humor that provided much laughter and entertainment for her family and got everyone through many situations that would have daunted others. Mrs. Freeman is preceded in death by her mother and father; husband of sixty years, Clifford J. "Peck" Freeman; three sisters, Dorothy Louise Linder, Louise Monteleon Smith, and Vivian Linder Hansen; two brothers, Willis Dewitt Linder and SFC Wallace Richard Linder; one daughter in-law, Maxie Mount Freeman and two great grandsons, Thomas Michael Freeman and PFC Ricky A. Morris, Jr. Survivors include her sister, Jessie E. Delamar; two sons, Wallace E. Freeman and wife Shirley and Robert W. Freeman; two daughters, Dorothy Freeman Blackstock and husband C.M. "Bill" and Judith A. Freeman all of West Monroe, LA; seven grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, one great great grandchild and one special caretaker, Sweetie. Pallbearers will be Johnny R. Freeman, David C. Lockard, Mahlon Blackstock, Robert E. Freeman, Max Morris, Casey Kent, Matthew C. Lockard and Clay Blackstock. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home or to the Family Promise of Ouachita in care of Cedar Crest Baptist Church. Online Registry/Condolences www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

POLLY HAYE FARRAR FUNERAL HOME Farmerville, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Polly Haye, 75, of Rocky Branch will be held 2:00PM Monday at Crestview Baptist Church with Bro. Wayne Whiteside and Bro. Paul Carter officiating. Interment will be in the Rocky Branch Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00PM Sunday at Crestview Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mrs. Haye, a homemaker, entered into her Heavenly Home on July 4, 2008. She is preceded in death by parents: Prentice and Nannie C. Smith. Survivors include her husband John Ed Haye; One son: Jerry Haye, one daughter and son-in-law: Venessa & Bimbo Chapman all of Rocky Branch. Three brothers: Coy Smith of Farmerville Charlie Smith of Farmerville Jimmy Smith of Marion One sister: Adina Miller of Marion. Two Grandchildren: Ashley and husband Chris Reeves & Casey and wife Ashley Chapman. Four Great Grandchildren: Tori, Luke, Madison & Ava. Several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.farrarfh.com

Nellie Caldwell, 56
FARMERVILLE — Nellie Caldwell, a health care worker, died June 29. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Woodlawn Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Gum Springs Cemetery.

Gordon Keith Copes, 57
OAK GROVE — Gordon Keith Copes, a construction worker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Beanna Davis, 77
Beanna Davis of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at New St. John Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Sunday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Monroe.

Vera L. Gales, 53
NEWELLTON — Vera L. Gales, a nurse's assistant, died Tuesday. Services are 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Paradise Baptist Church, Newellton. Visitation is 12:30-1:30 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Garden under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Eleanor Gilmore, 83
FORT NECESSITY — Eleanor Gilmore, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Jacqueline James Hanks, 81
RUSTON — Jacqueline James Hanks, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are at 2:30 p.m. today at Trinity United Methodist Church, Ruston. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until service time in the church's fellowship hall. Burial is in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Ruston under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Marlene McCaskill, 90
OAK GROVE — Marlene McCaskill, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at New Forest Cemetery, Forest, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Hazel Williams Parker, 89
WINNSBORO — Hazel Williams Parker, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Wayside Pentecostal Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5 p.m. today until service time Sunday at the church. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Chester Skipper, 57
RUSTON — Chester Skipper, a construction worker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Church of the Apostles, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston.

Luther N. Shackelford, 79
Luther N. Shackelford of West Monroe, a real estate realtor, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at White's Ferry Road Church of Christ, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time today at the church. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Alexander, Jacoby: 2 p.m. today, Carroll High School, Monroe.
Barber, Anthony Jerome: noon today, New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe.
Barton, Osborne: 11 a.m. today, Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church, Monroe.
Beavers, Alan Manwell: 3 p.m. Monday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Bryant, Ida: 11 a.m. today, Triumph Baptist Church, Monroe.
Chin, Frances C.: 11 a.m. today, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Wisner.
Clark, Bessie (Lady Stepper): 2 p.m. Monday, Progressive Baptist Church, Monroe.
Cole, Effie: 2 p.m. Sunday, Blooming Grove Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Corcoran, Sister Eileen: 11 a.m. today, St. Francis Medical Center Chapel, Monroe.
Crump, Jennie Reynolds: 10:30 a.m. today, Synope Plantation, Columbia.
Finister, Prince: 10 a.m. today, Tried Stone Baptist Church, Monroe.
Franklin, Evertice Chisley: 11 a.m. Monday, Hopewell Baptist Church, Mangham.
Greeley, Annie Mae: noon today, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Hamilton, Bobbie Jean: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Swayze Street, Monroe.
Haynes, Pearlean: 11 a.m. today, East Star Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Jackson, Edna E.: 1 p.m. today, Farmerville Recreation Center, Farmerville.
Jones, Jerry D.: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.
Lundy, Connor: noon today, Newellton Elementary School, Newellton.
Lundy, Dorian: noon today, Newellton Elementary School, Newellton.
Lundy, Dylan: noon today, Newellton Elementary School, Newellton.
Morris, Carolyn Joyce Scarborough: 3 p.m. Sunday, Mount Sterling Baptist Church, Bernice.
Payton, Essel: 1 p.m. today, Morehouse Association Building, Bastrop.
Schmidt, Roy W.: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Smith, Mel: 10 a.m. today, Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.
Williams, Erma: 11 a.m. Monday, True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe.

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

HETTIE A. DICKERSON Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mrs. Hettie A. Dickerson, 96, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, July 7, 2008, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Joe Solomon officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Dickerson was born August 2, 1911 and went home to be with her Savior on Friday, July 4, 2008. She was a member of Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church since 1956. Mrs. Dickerson was a medical records insurance clerk for Glenwood Regional Medical Center when it first opened and later at St. Francis Medical Center for many years. She enjoyed crocheting and sending e-mails to her grandchildren. Mrs. Dickerson felt like God left her on Earth this many years to pray for her church members, her family, and her many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Herman Dickerson. Survivors include her son, Herman Dickerson and wife Betty of Monroe, NC; daughter, Sarah (Jen) Kimball and husband R. W. of Monroe, LA; granddaughters, Michelle Dickerson Huffman and husband Mark of Monroe, NC, Candace Hart and husband Mark of Montego Bay, Jamaica, Paige Kimball Ricks and husband Rocky of Zachary, LA, Patreese Kimball Billhorn and husband Jeff of Greer, SC, and Christi Kimball Ramares and husband John of Nashville, TN; great grandchildren, Danielle Ricks Andre' and husband Ben , Sarah Jane and Harrison Billhorn, Shelby, Grant, Jack, and Michael Ramares, Sarah, Carmen, and Lily Huffman, Maya, Ethan, and Cameron Hart; great-great grandchild, Anna Claire Ricks-Boyd; numerous nieces and nephews; a faithful caregiver and friend, Amy Robinson; and dear friend, Huldia Elder. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to the Louisiana Methodist Children's Home or to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

JOEL C. THOMASON Holley Gamble Funeral Home Clinton, TN Joel C. Thomason, age 93, of Clinton went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, July 3, 2008. Joel was born in Richland Parish in Louisiana on April 10, 1915 to the late John Spencer and Delula Sarah (Jones) Thomason. He served in the U.S. Navy and retired from Y-12 Laboratories in Oak Ridge, Tennessee in 1982. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Clinton, TN. Joel was a loving father who provided for his family and who always made time for each member, diligently calling family members, both near and far, to check on how they were. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing golf. He loved working in his garden and tending to his fruit trees and grape vines. As a LSU alumni, he kept up with all aspects of the LSU football program, particularly recruiting. Although, he was a devoted Tiger fan first and foremost, he supported the sports programs at the University of Tennessee. He was dearly loved and will surely be missed by his family and friends. In addition to his parents Joel is preceded in death by wife, Ruth R. Thomason; brothers, Henry Lewis, M.A., William Rufus, John Douglas, Thomas Aubrey, Albert C., and Archie N. Thomason; sisters, Bettie G. and Tinnie Pearl Thomason. He is survived by his daughters, Diana Thomason of Norris Frances E. Anderson & husband Grant of WI. His Son Robert H. Thomason & wife Linda of NV. Grandchildren, Mary Beth Anderson, Grant Anderson, Douglas Thomason, Jennifer Thomason & Ryan Thomason. Great Grandchildren. Brady and Hannah Jones, Austin, Jake and Rylee Anderson. Several nieces, nephews, host of other relatives and friends. The family would like to express their gratitude and heartfelt thanks to the staff at Golden Living Center-Windwood for their loving care. The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 PM, Saturday, July 5, 2008 at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with funeral services following in the chapel with Dr. Tom Lee officiating. The burial will be 4:00 PM, Sunday, July 6, 2008 at Anderson Memorial Garden. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to LSU Alumni Association, 3838 West Lakeshore Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton, TN is in charge of all arrangements.

MR. JAMES H. PARNELL Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral services for Mr. James H. Parnell, age 87, of Choudrant, LA will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 10:00 AM in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston with Rev. Bill Sanderson officiating. Burial will follow in the Sibley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA. Mr. Parnell was born on June 30, 1921 in the Sibley community and passed away on July 4, 2008 in Choudrant, LA. He was retired from the Lincoln Parish School Board as a bus driver, but most of his life was a self employed logger in the timber industry having worked for Ewing Timber. Following his retirement, he enjoyed fishing and tending his cows. Mr. Parnell was a member of the First Baptist Church in Choudrant, LA and was preceded in death by his parents: Algie Morton and Edith Parnell; wife: Joy Parnell; grandson: Josh Parnell; and sister: Maudie Mae Sanderson. He is survived by his wife: Frances Reneau Parnell; daughters: Penny Parnell and Carolyn Parnell both of Choudrant, LA; sons: Allen Parnell and wife, Traci of Choudrant, LA and Steve Parnell of San Francisco, CA; granddaughter: Katey Parnell of Choudrant, LA; special little boy: Jason Pool of Calhoun, LA; brothers: Clinton Parnell and wife Celess of West Monroe, LA, Jack Layne Parnell of Houston, TX, Gordie Ray "Jr." Parnell and wife Beverly of Dallas, TX, and brother in law: Jack Sanderson of Choudrant, LA; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Ragan Aswell, Steve Moore, Eddie Parnell, Jeff Pixley, Mark Hammons, and Keith Hammons. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 7, 2008 from 5:00- 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA. The family would like to express special thanks to Denise Moore, Barbara George, Opal Hammons, Sue Billberry, and the staff of Hospice of Caring Hearts for their loving care and attention shown to Mr. Parnell. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

MRS. SUSIE L. HODNETT Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Susie G. Hodnett, 88, of West Monroe, will be at 10:00AM on Monday, July 7, 2008, in the Chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with Rev. Buster Page officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Hodnett was born July 14th, 1919, in Sicily Island, LA, the youngest daughter of the late Frank and Ludie Grayson, and passed away on Saturday, July 5th, 2008, in Shreveport, LA. A dedicated Christian who loved the Lord and was active in the Baptist church, she was a genteel lady who volunteered her support for youth activities at the Hal Sutton Children's Home and was a Worthy Matron of the OES. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Vernon Hodnett and by 6 brothers and 3 sisters. Survivors include her daughters, Christine Benson and husband, Chuck, Pauline Hall and husband, John; 3 sons, Alton Hodnett and wife, Carolyn, Gerald Hodnett and wife, Doris, and Vyron Hodnett and wife, Connie; sister, Josephine Grayson; brother, Willie B. Grayson; 15 grandchildren; and a number of great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Grandsons will serve as active and honorary pallbearers. Visitation is Sunday evening, July 6, 2008, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Emmett Burch Sr., 93
SIMSBORO — Emmett Burch Sr. died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Simsboro Cemetery under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Arcadia.

Hettie A. Dickerson, 96
Hettie A. Dickerson, of Monroe, a retired medical records insurance clerk, died Friday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Susie G. Hodnett, 88
Susie G. Hodnett, formerly of West Monroe, a retired restaurant manager, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery, West Monroe.

John Calvin McHenry, 80
CLARKS — John Calvin McHenry, a laborer, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Old Bethel Cemetery. Visitation is 8 a.m. until service at the funeral home.

Teresa M. Morgan, 59
TALLULAH — Teresa M. Morgan, a former sales clerk at Service Merchandise, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Waverly Baptist Church, Waverly. Burial will be in Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church.

Orrin Murray, 90
CROWVILLE — Orrin Murray, a grocery store owner, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Abbie Nealy, 58
JENA — Abbie Nealy, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

James Parnell, 87
CHOUDRANT — James Parnell, a logger, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Sibley Cemetery, Sibley. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mabel Carter Pipes, 94
RUSTON — Mabel Carter Pipes, a retired accountant, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Douglas Cemetery, Douglas, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mattie Pearl Ross, 77
Mattie Pearl Ross, of Monroe, unemployed, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.

Mildred Lagene Shockley, 81
OAK GROVE — Mildred Lagene Shockley, a telephone repair specialist for AT&T, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home. Burial will be in Red Wing Cemetery. Visitation is 8 a.m. until service at the funeral home.

Carl Nelson Wright, 83
Carl Nelson Wright, of Monroe, a retired farmer, died Saturday. A private family service will be held at a later date under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Beavers, Alan Manwell: 3 p.m. today, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Caldwell, Nellie: 1 p.m. today, Woodlawn Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Campbell, Violet Slater: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Garden of Memories, Winnfield.
Clark, Bessie (Lady Stepper): 2 p.m. today, Progressive Baptist Church, Monroe.
Davis, Beanna: 11 a.m. today, New St. John Baptist Church, Monroe.
Franklin, Evertice Chisley: 11 a.m. today, Hopewell Baptist Church, Mangham.
Green, Pinkie M.: 11 a.m. today, St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe.
Haye, Polly: 2 p.m. today, Crestview Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Kimp, Ruth Iola: 1 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe.
Sullivan, Joe R.: 10 a.m. today, Epps Baptist Church, Epps.
Swanner, Joe Webb: 10 a.m. today, Southern Funeral Home Chapel, Jonesboro.
Williams, Erma: 11 a.m. today, True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe

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

MRS. CAROLYN REED HENDERSON Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Carolyn Reed Henderson, 79, will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at Feazel Chapel in West Monroe with Rev. Mark Fenn officiating. Interment to follow in Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Henderson was born September 20, 1928 at Eupora, Mississippi, and died Saturday July 5, 2008 at her residence in West Monroe. She graduated from Drew High School in Drew, MS and received her B. S. Degree from Mississippi State College for Women in Columbus, MS. She was married to Dr. James M. Henderson for 57 years. They were longtime members of First Baptist Church of West Monroe where Mrs. Henderson was a member of the Mary-Martha Life Group. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aubrey Erwin Reed and Rena Howard Reed, and a brother Aubrey E. Reed, Jr. of West Monroe. Survivors include her husband Dr. James M. Henderson, daughter and son-in-law Corinne and Johnny Pace, son and daughter-in-law Jimmy and Sandy Henderson, son Al Henderson, four grandchildren, Bonnie Pace Patterson and husband Chris, Julie Pace, Lyndsay Henderson Turner and husband Shelby, Teddy Henderson, and great granddaughter, Summer Turner, and great grandson Samuel Turner. Pallbearers will be Joseph Lamar Maxwell III, James Maxwell, Steve Grayson, Tommy Miller, Chris Patterson, and David McGaugh. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Monday, July 7, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. On-line condolences may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneralhome.com

Orrin Murray, 90
CROWVILLE — Orrin Murray, a grocery store owner, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Abbie Nealy, 58
JENA — Abbie Nealy, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Mattie Pearl Ross, 77
Mattie Pearl Ross, of Monroe, unemployed, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.

Carl Nelson Wright, 83
Carl Nelson Wright, of Monroe, a retired farmer, died Saturday. A private family service will be held at a later date under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Beavers, Alan Manwell: 3 p.m. today, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Caldwell, Nellie: 1 p.m. today, Woodlawn Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Campbell, Violet Slater: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Garden of Memories, Winnfield.
Clark, Bessie (Lady Stepper): 2 p.m. today, Progressive Baptist Church, Monroe.
Davis, Beanna: 11 a.m. today, New St. John Baptist Church, Monroe.
Franklin, Evertice Chisley: 11 a.m. today, Hopewell Baptist Church, Mangham.
Green, Pinkie M.: 11 a.m. today, St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe.
Haye, Polly: 2 p.m. today, Crestview Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Kimp, Ruth Iola: 1 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe.
Sullivan, Joe R.: 10 a.m. today, Epps Baptist Church, Epps.Swanner,
Joe Webb: 10 a.m. today, Southern Funeral Home Chapel, Jonesboro.
Williams, Erma: 11 a.m. today, True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe.

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

VODKA This is too funny - I still have tears in my eyes! Finally, a chain letter that I don't mind forwarding. It's funny (don't break chain) A new priest at his first mass was so nervous he could hardly speak. After mass he asked the monsignor how he had done. The monsignor replied, 'When I am worried about getting nervous on the pulpit, I put a glass of vodka next to the water glass. If I start to get nerv ous, I take a sip.' So next Sunday he took the monsignor's advice. At the beginning of the sermon, he got nervous and took a drink. He proceeded to talk up a storm. Upon his return to his office after the mass, he found the following note on the door: 1) Sip the vodka, don't gulp. 2) There are 10 commandments, not 12. 3) There are 12 disciples, not 10. 4) Jesus was consecrated, not constipated. 5) Jacob wagered his donkey, he did not bet his ass. 6) We do not refer to Jesus Christ as the late J.C. 7) The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are not referred to as Daddy, Junior and the spook. 8) David slew Goliath; he did not kick the shit out of him. 9) When David was hit by a rock and was knocked off his donkey, don't say he was stoned off his ass. 10)We do not refer to the cross as the 'Big T.' 11)When Jesus broke the bread at the last supper he said, 'Take this and eat it for it is my body.' He did not say 'Eat me'. 12)The Virgin Mary is not called 'Mary with the Cherry'.. 13)The recommended grace before a meal is not: Rub-A-Dub-Dub thanks for the grub, Yeah God. 14)Next Sunday there will be a taffy pulling contest at St. Peter's not a peter pulling contest at St. Taffy's. The Origination of this letter is unknown, but it brings good luck to everyone who passes it on. The one who breaks the chai n will have bad luck. Do not keep this letter. Do not send money just forward it to twelve of your friends to whom you wish good luck and a great laugh. You will see that something good happens to you four days from now if the chain is not broken

C.E. "EDDIE" WALPOLE Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA Funeral services for C. E. "Eddie" Walpole, a purchasing agent for Smurfit-Stone Container, of Jonesboro will be held on Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at 11:00 AM at Hodge Baptist Church in Hodge, LA., with Rev. Norris Curry officiating. Burial will follow in the Fellowship Cemetery in Quitman, LA. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro from 4:00-9:00 PM. Mr. Walpole passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2008 in Jena, LA. Born on February 7, 1936, he was 72. He is survived by his wife, Cindy Walpole of Jonesboro, LA. Two daughters, Suann Dycus and husband Joe D. of Sterlington, LA. Katie Reeves McNaughton and husband Dusty of Jonesboro, LA. One son, C. E. "Chuck" Walpole and wife Tammy of Jonesboro, LA. Father, W. A. "Wimp" Walpole of Jonesboro, LA. Two Brothers, Tom Walpole and wife Gayle of West Monroe, LA. Jim N. Walpole of New Orleans, LA Four Grandchildren, Ty Edward Dycus, Jake Holman Dycus, Claire Elizabeth Walpole, James Kaden Delane McNaughton Pallbearers will be, Gary Pullig, Doc Robinson, Eddie Langston, Billy Pipes, Charlie Pyles and Rex Johnson. Honorary pallbearers will be, Bud Smith, Woody McDonald, Shelton Moore, Mike Miles, Kenny Hobdy, Mike Brown, Claude McMillan, Crawford Reed and the Stepping Stones Sunday School Class. Services are under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro. You may view our website and send condolences at www.edmondsfuneralhome.com

LAVINIA B. ALLEN Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Lavinia B. Allen of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 9, 2008, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Warren Eckhardt of North Monroe Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be at 3:00 PM Wednesday in Sallis, MS. Mrs. Allen was born November 30, 1924, in Blackstone, VA, and went to be with her heavenly Father and Savior on Monday, July 7, 2008. She was a long-time member of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Jackson, MS, and worked for 25 years as manager of Town and Country Cleaners on Canton Mart Road in Jackson. Mrs. Allen was devoted to her family, meeting the challenges of life with grace and gleaning joy from the simple things of life. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Grover N. Allen. Survivors include her daughter, Dianne A. Graham and husband Michael F. Graham of Monroe, LA; her son, Robert N. Allen of Greenwood, MS; five grandchildren, Michael A. Graham and wife Jennifer, Lauren G. Bailey and husband Mike, all of Monroe, LA, Melanie Bonds and husband Mark of Birmingham, AL, Beverly Allen of Greenwood, MS, and Grover Allen of Vicksburg, MS; great- grandchildren, Beau and Katie Bailey, Caroline and Lauren Graham, Tara Bonds, and Sierra Allen; one sister, Jane Daniel and husband Tommy of Blackstone, VA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Wednesday from 9:00 AM until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Special gratitude is given to Mrs. Allen's long-time caregivers: Melba Moore, Gwen Hollins, Dianne Handy, Virginia Johnson of Monroe, LA, and Vanessa Atkinson of Jackson, MS. These ladies were not only Christian caregivers but also friends and companions who lovingly watched over her and gave her comfort and joy in her last nine years. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Jeanette Holmes Babin, 90
ALEXANDRIA — Jeanette Holmes Babin died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Gerard's Catholic Church, Jonesville. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Pineville.

William Brogdon, 55
NEW YORK, N.Y. — William A. Brogdon, formerly of Bastrop, a bus driver, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Juanita Brown, 71
TALLULAH — Juanita Brown died June 28. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah, under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Emmett Burch, 91
SIMSBORO — Emmett Burch, a pipeline laborer, died Saturday. Graveside services are 4 p.m. today at Simsboro City Cemetery. Visitation is 1-3 p.m. today at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Allexous R. Cage, 9
Allexous R. Cage of West Monroe, a student, died June 27. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Blooming Grove Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Farmerville City Cemetery.

Birdie W. Fragala, 87
Birdie W. Fragala of Monroe, a retired high school librarian, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Carolyn Henderson, 79
Carolyn Henderson of West Monroe, a retired schoolteacher, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Feazel Chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

John Hose, 61
LAKE PROVIDENCE — John Hose, a roofing contractor, died Monday. Services are noon Saturday at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Good Samaritan Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Otha Mae Kennedy, 74
WATERPROOF — Otha Mae Kennedy, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Cleo Ester Merritt, 86
OAK GROVE — Cleo Ester Merritt, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Macedonia Cemetery, Oak Grove, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Penny Miller, 86
Penny Miller of Monroe, a retired waitress, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Eros.

Abbie James Nealy, 58
JENA — Abbie James Nealy, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 9 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Columbia Hill Cemetery.

Josephine Perkins, 74
ST. JOSEPH — Josephine Perkins, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Xantavia Phillips, 23
FORT WORTH, Texas — Xantavia M. Phillips, formerly of Rayville, died June 29. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Juanita Rainey, 58
OLLA — Juanita Rainey, an insurance salesperson, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Jonesville. Burial will be in Heard Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Bill Ramer, 62
Bill Ramer of Monroe, a welder, died June 15. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Adriel S. Reynolds, 67
BASTROP — Adriel Serpas Reynolds, a registered nurse, died Sunday. The funeral is at 4 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bastrop. A rosary is at 1 p.m. Thursday at the church. Visitation is from 2 p.m. until time of service at the church. Burial is in Catholic Cemetery in Bastrop. Cox Funeral Homes of Bastrop is in charge of arrangements.

'Eddie' Walpole, 72
JONESBORO — C.E. "Eddie" Walpole, a Smurfit-Stone purchasing agent, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hodge Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Fellowship Cemetery, Quitman.

'Matt' Yarbrough, 25
ARKADELPHIA, Ark. — Matthew "Matt" Yarbrough died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Third Street Baptist Church, Arkadelphia. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home, Arkadelphia. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Burch Sr., Emmett: 10 a.m. today, Simsboro Cemetery, Simsboro.
Campbell, Violet Slater: 10:30 a.m. today, Garden of Memories, Winnfield.
Morgan, Teresa M.: 10 a.m. today, Waverly Baptist Church, Waverly.
Parnell, James: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Pipes, Mabel Carter: 10 a.m. today, Douglas Cemetery, Douglas

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

BETTY GRANT HODGES Riser Funeral Home Columbia, La. 71418 Services for Mrs. Betty Grant Hodges age 65 of Grayson will be held 10:00AM Thursday July 10, 2008 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home with Father Dwight DeJesus officiating. Interment will follow in the Lowe Cemetery at Kelly. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a rosary at 7:00 PM at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia. Betty Elva Grant Hodges was born on July 24, 1942 at Kelly, LA to the union of Ray Veston and Carmen Duck Grant and died Monday, July 7, 2008 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe. Survivors include her sons; Mark Hodges and wife: Mary Jo of Grayson, James Hodges of Texas, her daughter-in-law: Beverly Hodges of Jackson, MS, nine grandchildren and ten great-grand children, her sisters: Mary Ann Martin of Kelly, Melba Strange of Columbia and Faye Krueger of Grayson. Pallbearers include Chris Strickland, Chris Wheeler, John Hodges, John Holliday, Nicholas Phillips, and Michael Hodges. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband: Jimmy Hodges and her son: Aaron Hodges. You may send online condolences at www.riserfuneralhomes.com

BIRDIE LOUISE WHITE FRAGALA Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Birdie Louise White Fragala, 87, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, July 10, 2008, at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church with Msgr. Edmund Moore officiating. Interment will follow in Christ Church Cemetery in Bastrop, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Birdie was born January 7, 1921 in Jones, LA and grew up in Morehouse Parish. She graduated from Louisiana Tech and began a thirty year career in education. She married Frank Fragala in April, 1944 and they moved to Eunice, LA. After moving to Monroe in 1953, she worked in the college library and then at West Monroe High School after which she and Frank both retired. The two of them had many hobbies and activities including volunteering at Strauss Theatre. She remained active after Frank's death volunteering at Grace School Library. Birdie is survived by her son, David and Pat Fragala; daughters, Claire and Kendall Griggs, and Gina and David Kennedy. Grandchildren surviving her are Kyle (Amie) Fragala, Lauren (Vinny) Dauge, April (Billy) Holland, Sarah Williams, Amanda Williams, Rachel (Andrew) Welsh, and Michael Kennedy; also great-grandchildren Kylie and Kelsey Fragala, Vincent and Dominic Dauge, and Cole Holland. She is survived by a sister, Pauline Robinson; and brother, James and Jane White. She was predeceased by Frank, her husband of fifty years, and one brother, David M. White. Pallbearers will be grandsons and family. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM and a Vigil Wake Service at 6:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family would like to thank all her doctors and nurses at St. Francis Hospital who took care of her with such care. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

GEORGE EDWARD DESSER Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral services for Mr. George Edward Desser will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday July 10, 2008 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Ruston. Officiating the service will be Rev. Gary Bernhart O.F. M. Interment will follow at Roselawn Cemetery in Junction City, AR. under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Mr. Desser was born October 23, 1931 and passed away July 6, 2008 following a lengthy illness. Mr. Desser was a member of the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Ruston. He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Gertrude Desser. He is survived by his beloved wife, Billie Desser of Ruston; children: Danna Lee Grimm and husband Rick of Leesburg, VA., Ray Desser and wife Jules of Jacksonville, FL., and Jay Desser and wife Lori also of Jacksonville, FL.; grandchildren: Annalese and Eric Grimm, Sean, Brittaney and Danielle Desser, and Chris; sister: Marilyn Pankratz of New Orleans, LA; brothers: Tom Desser and wife Jane of Edmond, OK and Jim Desser of Redington Beach, FL; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers will be Erfkin Lindsey, John Pankratz, Felix Ifeany, George Smelfer, Fred Hamilton and Herman Manuel. Memorial may be made to St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church Building Fund, or the charity of donor's choice. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M Wednesday July 9, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. On line condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneal homes.com

HARDY N. LEWIS Kilpatrick Funeral Homes West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Hardy N. Lewis, age 96, will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, July 10, 2008 at the Pentecostal of the Twin Cities in West Monroe. Rev. Mark Foster and Rev. Fred Foster will officiate. Interment will follow in Twin Cities Memorial Garden Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of West Monroe. Hardy Lewis, age 96, died on July 8, 2008 following a short illness. He was born October 28, 1911 in Eros, Louisiana to the late Alphonse and Beulah Lewis. Mr. Lewis was preceded in death by his wife Letha Spillers Lewis and oldest son Charles MaxVan Lewis. He is survived by six children, Glen Lewis and wife Rose Marie of Conroe, Texas; Letha Laverne Huber of Houston, Texas, Rev. Roger Lewis and wife Rosalee of Mobile, Alabama; Nathan Lewis of Avinger, Texas; Faye Lewis Keith and husband Raymond of Friendswood, Texas; Billy Ray Lewis and wife Evelyn of West Monroe, Louisiana and Mary Ann Lewis (wife of deceased Charles MaxVan Lewis) of Houston, Texas. He is survived by one sister, Exie Phillips of Eros, Louisiana. There are 22 Grandchildren and 29 Great Grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Grandchildren of Mr. Lewis. Visitation will be 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM, Wednesday July 9, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe and Thursday, July 10, 2008 at The Pentecostals of the Twin Cities after 10:00 AM until services. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

LOYD W. BROWN FARRAR FUNERAL HOME Farmerville, LA. Mr. Loyd W. Brown "Dagwood" owner of Brown's Vacuum Truck Service, worked in the oil and gas field for many years in Texas, Oklahoma, and Alabama, before finally settling in Sterlington, LA. He was born on March 14, 1932, and passed away on July 7, 2008. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday , July 10, 2008 at Promise Land Cemetery near Farmerville with Rev. Dennis Hackler officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 PM Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville. He was preceded in death by his parents: Grace LaForce and Jack Brown; and one son David A. Brown. Survivors include his wife of 57 years Doris M. Brown, daughter, Sue Pitarro, of Sterlington. Sons, John & Teresa Brown of Sterlington. Don & Stacye Brown of Monroe. Grandchildren: Cammy Cormier and husband Jamie, Chad Pitarro, Jake Brown and wife Carla, Wendy Aufdenspring and husband Steve, Jennifer Brown and fiancée Brad Colquette, Ashton Brown and Fiancée Kenny Thompson, Dave Brown and Jonathan Brown. Step grandchildren, Jake and Olivia Armand. Two great granddaughters, Courtney Cormier and McKenzie Brown. Sisters, Loyce Thomson of Royce City, Texas. Joyce Lucas and husband Billy of Kingston, OK. Nelly Brown of Bowie, Texas. Brothers, Orvin LaForce and wife Mercedes of Mt. Vernon, Texas. Wayne LaForce and wife Connie of Olathe, KS. Bill Brown of Bowie, Texas Grandsons and grandson-in-laws will serve as pallbearers. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.farrarfh.com.

REV. CHARLES H. HENDERSON Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Rev. Charles Hubert Henderson, 79, of West Monroe, LA will be at 10:00 AM Thursday July 10, 2008 at Revival Campground Church with Rev. Stanton Groan officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Rev. Henderson was the founding pastor of Revival Campground Church where he served for over 40 years. He also was very active in the grocery business and he specifically loved the meat department with his butcher skills that he learned from his father. Rev. Charles is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Sue Henderson and his son, Michael Henderson. Survivors include sisters, Joyce Mathenia of Imperial, Missouri and Mary Ann Rogers of San Springs, Oklahoma; brother, Edward Ray Henderson of Dallas, Texas; step son, James Franklin; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be the Men of the Revival Campground Church. Visitation will be from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday at Revival Campground Church. Online Condolences/Registry: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

Kristie Malone Barker, 41
EL DORADO, Ark. — Kristie Malone Barker formerly of Haynesville, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Elizabeth 'Beth' Brown, 90
RUSTON — Elizabeth "Beth" Costanza Brown, a nurse, died Friday. Graveside service is at 3 p.m. Sunday at Unionville Cemetery in Dubach. Visitation is from 1-2 p.m. Sunday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Kyle Gealen Gimler, 33
Kyle Gealen Gimler of Monroe, a carpenter, died Wednesday. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Additional arrangements are incomplete.

Otha Mae Kennedy, 74
WATERPROOF — Otha Mae Kennedy, a homemaker, died July 5. Services are noon today at Myrtle Grove Baptist Church, Waterproof. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Timothy 'T.C.' Martin, 61
DOWNSVILLE — Timothy "T.C." Martin, a retired motor winder, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Downsville Baptist Church. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time today at the church. Burial will be in Downsville Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Margie Hanes Parker, 83
Margie Hanes Parker of West Monroe, a housewife, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at First Assembly of God, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mount Vernon Cemetery.

Faye Saterfiel, 93
Faye Saterfiel of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Conway Baptist Church near Farmerville. Burial will be in Conway Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Randy Self, 50
STERLINGTON — Randy Self, owner of Dixie Cleaners, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Pentecostals of the Twin Cities, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Yvonne Stripling, 79
MARION — Yvonne Stripling, a retired nurse's aide, died Thursday. Services are 4 p.m. today at Haile Baptist Church. Visitation is 4:30 p.m. today until service time Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery near Linville under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Eva Thomas, 63
JONESVILLE — Eva Thomas, a retired Smurfit-Stone Container employee, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at New Galilee Baptist Church, Jonesboro. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Sunday at Paradise Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Brown Grove Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Carolyn Faye Stamper Toney, 53
Carolyn Faye Stamper Toney of Monroe, a custodian, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter's Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Brownville Baptist Church Cemetery, Columbia.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Brown, Louise: noon today, First Baptist Church, Rayville.
Brown, Ricky Benard: 11 a.m. today, Ackland Creek Church, Jonesville.
Cyrus, Josie Mae "Sue": 10 a.m. today, Truevine Baptist Church, Monroe.
Fentress, Laura: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Graham, Bertha Kelly: 1 p.m. today, Evergreen Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Hose, John: noon today, Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Jones, Ebbie Lee Williams: 11 a.m. today, St. Peter Baptist Church, Ruston.
Jones, George: 1:30 p.m. today, New Hopewell Baptist Church, Bernice.
Milton Jr., Eugene Travis: noon today, Madison High Auditorium, Tallulah.
Nolan, Freddy M.: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Perkins, Josephine: 11 a.m. today, St. John Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Phillips, Xantavia M.: 2 p.m. today, Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Rayville.
Pickens, Hattie: 11 a.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Richard, Gracie: 1 p.m. today, Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe.
Ross, Mattie Pearl: 11 a.m. today, New St. James Baptist Church, Richwood.
Spence, Garland "Goat": 2 p.m. today, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Sullivan, Judge: 10 a.m. today, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Arcadia.
Sweeney, Helen Lawanda "Wanda": 10 a.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove

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

EDWARD FRANK 'BUD' BONNER Cox Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Edward Frank 'Bud' Bonner passed away July 7, 2008 at M.D. Anderson Medical Center in Houston, TX. after a brief illness at the age of 63. Bud is survived by his wife of 40 years, Carol Buffaloe Bonner, one daughter, Tracey Ann Bonner, one son, William Douglas 'Billy' Bonner, two grandsons, Liam and Blake Bonner, two brothers, William Patrick 'Pat' Bonner and wife Betty, Joseph Douglas 'Doug' Bonner and wife Sharon, two sisters, Anne Bonner Beaver and Barbara Bonner Crawford and husband Pete. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Friday, July 11, 2008 at Cox Funeral Home of Bastrop. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 5:00 PM till 8 PM and Friday from 11:00 AM till 2:00 PM at the funeral home.

GEORGE EDWARD DESSER Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral services for Mr. George Edward Desser will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday July 10, 2008 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Ruston. Officiating the service will be Rev. Gary Bernhart O.F. M. Interment will follow at Roselawn Cemetery in Junction City, AR. under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Mr. Desser was born October 23, 1931 and passed away July 6, 2008 following a lengthy illness. Mr. Desser and his father opened the first free standing Kentucky Fried Chicken store in Florida. He was also owner for several years of Bernard's Steak House in Monroe, LA. Mr. Desser was a member of the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Ruston. He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Gertrude Desser. He is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years of marriage , Billie Desser of Ruston; children: Danna Lee Grimm and husband Rick of Leesburg, VA., Ray Desser and wife Jules of Jacksonville, FL, and Jay Desser and wife Lori also of Jacksonville, Fla.; grandchildren: Annalese and Eric Grimm, Sean, Brittaney and Danielle Desser, and Chris; sisters: