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May - 2008 - Obituaries from The News-Star

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

CHRISTY LYNN QUICK Cox Funeral Home Hamilton, GA Christy Lynn Quick, 60, of Cataula, GA died Friday, April 25,2008 at Vista Care Center @ Fransican Woods in Columbus, GA. Memorial services for Mrs. Quick will be held Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 2:00 PM at Rocky Branch Baptist Church in Farmersville, LA with the Rev. Woodson McGussee officiating the service. Mrs. Quick was born November 21, 1947 in Marion, LA the daughter of William Emmett Johnston and Nellie Geneva Jinks Johnston. She was retired from Bell South as a National Directory Assistant. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Lisa Q. and Greg Haye of Cataula, GA; two sisters JoAnn Ramsey and Karen Johnston of Marion, LA and Brother Glynn Johnston of Bossier City, LA ; three grandchildren Damian Haye, Alex Haye and Marisa Haye and numerous nieces and nephews. Cox Funeral Home in Hamilton was in charge of the arrangements. Originally published May 01, 2008.

MARTHA ANN WINTERS Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Winters, 70, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, May 2, 2008 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home with Rev. Waymond Warren and Rev. George Bonner officiating. Interment will follow at Reagan Cemetery in Baskin, LA. Mrs. Winters passed away on April 29, 2008. Martha was a member of Fairpark Baptist Church and the Hope Sunday School class. She loved flowers and spending time with her family. Martha was a faithful and loving wife and a fantastic mother to her two children. Mrs. Winters was committed to her husband during his FAA career and raised three grandchildren and one great grandchild while their mothers pursued their careers. She is preceded in death by her parents, Judson and Martha A. Ellerbe; one brother, J. C. Ellerbe; and one sister, Nellie Mae Cruse. Martha is survived by her husband of forty-six years, John C. Winters, Jr.; two children, Nancy Fletcher and husband Bobby and Bryan Winters and wife Kim; four grandchildren, Keith Jeselink, II. and wife Denise, Devin Kyle Jeselink and fiancé Jordan Bass, Justin Corey Winters, and Jessica Brooke Winters; one great granddaughter, Amanda Faith Jeselink; one sister, Mary F. Coughran; two nieces and two nephews, and two great nephews. Pallbearers will be Keith Jeselink, II., Devin Jeselink, Dustin Smith, Arthur Pasqual, Bobby Feetoher, and Dennis Walker. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday, May 1, 2008 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published May 01, 2008.

Michael Coody, 35
CAMPTI — Michael Coody died Friday. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Edna Ruth Cook Reynolds, 82
MER ROUGE — Edna Ruth Cook Reynolds, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tallulah under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Pam Hollis Roye, 49
DOWNSVILLE — Pam Hollis Roye, a nurse, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun.

Bettie Ferguson Taylor, 92
GRAYSON — Bettie Ferguson Taylor, a sales clerk and seamstress, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Sunday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

Kenneth Ward, 49
RAYVILLE — Kenneth Ward, a farmer, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Booker, Pearlie Mae: 2 p.m. today, Holly Ridge Baptist Church, Dehlco.
Burks, Eva Mae: 2 p.m. today, King's Funeral Home, Ruston.
Carter, Agnes: 11 a.m. today, St. Mark Baptist Church, Clayton.
Crouch, Vera Tiffee: 10 a.m. today, Eva Church of God, Eva.
Elliott, Elnora: 11 a.m. today, Lone Wa Worship Center, Monroe.
Hall, Ronnie E.: 2 p.m. today, Clear Branch Baptist Church Cemetery, Wesson, Miss.
Henderson, Jewel: 11 a.m. today, Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Hicks, Ozell: 2 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Hollis, Carl: 2 p.m. today, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Holmes, Norma Dean: 10 a.m. today, Apostolic Faith Chapel, Gilbert.
Huskey, William Aubrey "Orb": 2 p.m. Sunday, Claiborne Assembly of God Church, West Monroe
Johnson, M.J.: 1 p.m. today, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Archibald.
Kelly-Braswell, Tunesha: 2:30 p.m. today, Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium.
Major, Helen A.: 11 a.m. Monday, True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe.
Robinson Jr., George: 1 p.m. today, First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Wilford, Lonnie: 1 p.m. today, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner.
Williams, Dollie Sue: 1 p.m. today, Evergreen Baptist Church, Lake Providence.

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

JOHNNY WESLEY SIMMONS JR Hester Central State Funeral Home Monroe, LA Johnny Wesley Simmons Jr. 79, of Calhoun LA, after a courageous battle with cancer passed away May 1, 2008 while surrounded by his wife and children. Viewing will be held Saturday May 3, 2008 from 9:00 AM untill 12:00 noon at Family Church located at 320 Laird Street, West Monroe LA. His son Eddie Simmons will officiate the grave side service May 3, 2008 beginning at 1:00 PM Graveside service will be held at Twin City Memorial Gardens located at 8729 Cypress St. West Monroe LA. Johnny W. Simmons. Born December 7, 1928 in Ruston Louisiana was preceded in death by his parents; Johnny W. Simmons Sr. and Artielissie Robinson- Simmons; sister Artie Mae Page; brother Robert Simmons. Johnny is survived by his wife of 59 years Johnnie Muriel Simmons and their 4 children; sons Eddie L. Simmons, Charles E. Simmons, Ret. Marine Gunnery Sergeant Ronald L. Simmons and daughter Patricia A. Simmons Thompson. Brothers David B. (Sunny) Simmons; Glen D. (Dale) Simmons. Sister Mary Ellen LeBrun and many nieces and nephews. Eddie and his wife Debbie; their daughter Heather L. Garrett and her sons John Thomas and Chandler; Brooke Simmons and fiancé Josh Brown; son David Simmons. Charles E. Simmons and wife Rita; their daughter Amy Masters and husband Jack; Charles' son Jamie Simmons wife Patricia, their three children Ashley, Joshua and Jeremy; son Charles Simmons Jr. wife Darcy, their two children Taylor and Irn; and Jason Simmons Ret. Marine Gunnery Sergeant Ronald L. Simmons wife Sandra; their sons John R. Simmons, Private First Class Ronald L. Simmons II, Lance Corporal Mark W. Simmons; daughter Brittany S. Simmons-McClure and husband Dustin and their daughter Shalayne A. McClure. Patricia A. Simmons-Thompson husband Kelvin; their sons Phillip Thompson and Second Class Petty Officer Keith Thompson and his son Konor. Pallbearers will be Hoytt Erwin, Randy Robinson, Billy Murray, Robbie Robinson, Josh Brown and Steven Dans. The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the care given by Patient's Choice Hospice; Peggy Clark, Wendy Poe, Susanne Hatton, and Mikka and Dr. Arthur Liles. Originally published May 02, 2008.

MERLE ALEXANDER ADAMS Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Graveside services for Merle Alexander Adams will be 10:00 AM Saturday, May 3, 2008, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Gregg Riley officiating. Services are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Adams was born March 22, 1913 in Maxton, NC. She died in Monroe, LA where she had lived for 73 years. Mrs. Adams was preceded in death by her husband, J. L. Adams, Jr.; mother, Emma Alexander; father, Samuel Alexander; and brother, Turner Alexander. She is survived by her son, Jay Adams and wife Coy of Monroe, LA; daughter, Kay Cole and husband David of St. Petersburg, FL; grandchildren, Bill Adams of Pensacola, FL, Pete Martel and wife Nichole of Baltimore, MD, and Erin Martel of Baltimore, MD. Mrs. Adams was President of the Junior League and the Monroe Garden Club. She was active in the Colonial Dames of the Seventeenth Century and the DAR. She was a very active member of Grace Episcopal Church where her favorite activity was serving on the Flower Guild. The family requests that memorials be made to Grace Episcopal Church or your favorite charity. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MRS. EDNA RUTH COOK REYNOLDS Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mrs. Edna Ruth Cook Reynolds will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, May 3, 2008, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Tallulah, LA with Rev. Ron Thomas officiating and Mike Tryon giving the eulogy. Services are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Reynolds went to her eternal rest on May 1st at The Oak Woods Nursing Home in Mer Rouge, LA. She was born on May 15, 1925 in Quinlan, TX to Henry and Lillie Cook. Mrs. Reynolds was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; her parents, an infant sister and brother, her brother, William (Bill) Cook; sisters-in-law, Carol Cook, Myrtle McCoy, and Eugenia Middleton; brothers-in-law, Richard Arnold Walker, Lee McCoy, John Middleton, Bob Blackwell, R. L. Reynolds, and Joe Reynolds, Jr. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Patsy and Mike Tryon, and Renee and Charley Peterson; "adopted daughter", Janice Shelton Richards; sister, Inita Cook Walker; sisters-in-law, Pauline Blackwell, Eva Reynolds, and Odie Mae Reynolds; grandchildren, Ursula Mercer, Marc and Mona Tryon, Jennifer and Jason Hollis, Chuck, Gretchen, and Lisa Peterson, and Katie Harrington; great grandchildren, Bailey and Lynsey Mercer, Devin Tryon, Cali Larson, Kayli Wallace, and Ryan Peterson; special nephew and niece, Johnny Marc Walker and Nita Gay Hewson; many other special nieces, nephews, and friends. Mrs. Reynolds was a Christian and member of Melbourne Baptist Church where, in her younger years, she served faithfully as a Sunday School Teacher, WMU Member and in many other capacities. Those days were some of her happiest memories. She loved and cherished her family and spent many hours preparing meals for their enjoyment. Visitation will be Friday, May 2nd from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to The Gideons International. The family wishes to express their thanks to The Oak Woods Nursing Home staff, many friends at the Murray Plaza Apartments, and their church family at First Baptist Church of Swartz. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published May 02, 2008.

Merle Alexander Adams, 95
Merle Alexander Adams of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Charles Ivy Beard, 43
JONESVILLE — Charles Ivy Beard died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Scott Cemetery, Monterey.

Gilbert Conway, 83
RAYVILLE — Gilbert Conway, a farmer, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at New Light Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Jerusalem Cemetery, Mer Rouge.

Michael Coody, 35
CAMPTI — Michael Coody died Friday. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Edna Ruth Cook Reynolds, 82
MER ROUGE — Edna Ruth Cook Reynolds, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tallulah under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Pam Hollis Roye, 49
DOWNSVILLE — Pam Hollis Roye, a nurse, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun.

Bettie Ferguson Taylor, 92
GRAYSON — Bettie Ferguson Taylor, a sales clerk and seamstress, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Sunday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

Kenneth Ward, 49
RAYVILLE — Kenneth Ward, a farmer, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Booker, Pearlie Mae: 2 p.m. today, Holly Ridge Baptist Church, Dehlco.
Burks, Eva Mae: 2 p.m. today, King's Funeral Home, Ruston.
Carter, Agnes: 11 a.m. today, St. Mark Baptist Church, Clayton.
Crouch, Vera Tiffee: 10 a.m. today, Eva Church of God, Eva.
Elliott, Elnora: 11 a.m. today, Lone Wa Worship Center, Monroe.
Hall, Ronnie E.: 2 p.m. today, Clear Branch Baptist Church Cemetery, Wesson, Miss.
Henderson, Jewel: 11 a.m. today, Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Hicks, Ozell: 2 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Hollis, Carl: 2 p.m. today, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Holmes, Norma Dean: 10 a.m. today, Apostolic Faith Chapel, Gilbert.
Huskey, William Aubrey "Orb": 2 p.m. Sunday, Claiborne Assembly of God Church, West Monroe.
Johnson, M.J.: 1 p.m. today, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Archibald.
Kelly-Braswell, Tunesha: 2:30 p.m. today, Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium.
Major, Helen A.: 11 a.m. Monday, True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe.
Robinson Jr., George: 1 p.m. today, First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Wilford, Lonnie: 1 p.m. today, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner.
Williams, Dollie Sue: 1 p.m. today, Evergreen Baptist Church, Lake Providence

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

ELBY ARLENE ADAMS Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Mrs. Elby Arlene Adams, 76, of Mer Rouge, LA passed away Friday, May 2, 2008, at Morehouse General Hospital. Survivors include her three daughters, Montez Fairchild and husband Sonny, Karen Roman and husband Mike, and Mary Jo Ward; two sisters, Norma Hafer, and Lillian Deal; two brothers, Wyatt Sellers, and Edgar Sellers; five grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. Visitation will be Saturday, May 3, 2008, from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published May 03, 2008.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DADDY & PAW-PAW BOYD FOWLER 9/11/1938 - 5/3/2006 We'll always remember that special smile that made us know everything was going to be OK, that caring heart that you gave unconditionally, that big hug that told us how much you loved us. You always being there for all of your children and grandchildren through good and bad times, no matter what. We'll always remember you Daddy because they'll never be another one to replace you in our hearts, and the love we will always have for you. As long as we live, your memory will remain alive as well. Today, Jesus, as You are listening in your home above; would you go and find my dad and give him our love. Angie,Megan,Derrick, Hadlie, Dan, Crystal, Family and Friends Originally published May 03, 2008.

RICKY WHITE FARRAR FUNERAL HOME Farmerville, LA . Funeral services for Mr. Ricky White of Farmerville will be held 2:00 PM Sunday May 4, 2008 at Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville with Bro. Gordon Dasher officiating. Interment will be in the Cross Roads Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Saturday, at Farrar Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. White age 53, of Farmerville, a construction worker, died May 1, 2008. He was a member of Wards Chapel Church of Christ and a former member of Cross Roads Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his father Clayton White, Sr.; and brother Johnny White, Sr. Survivors include: Wife, Fran White, Farmerville; Mother, Louie Mae White, Farmerville; Brothers: Floyd Sanders and wife Kathy of Houston, Texas; Clayton White, Jr. and wife Kay of West Monroe; Scottie White and wife Tammy of Farmerville. Sisters: Nancy Davis and husband Bill of Farmerville; Lillie Gunter of Farmerville; Elizabeth Watson and husband Troy of Farmerville; and mother-in-law Lois Williams of Monroe; and a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives; and special friend Barbara Lauderback. Pallbearers: Randy White, Johnny White, Jr., Charles Johnson, Tracy Alford, Chris White, John White, Brian Gunter. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.farrarfh.com.

WILLIAM AUBREY "ORB" HUSKEY Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for William Aubrey "Orb" Huskey 50, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday May 4, 2008 at Claiborne Assembly of God Church. Rev. Clyde Kelly will be officiating. Interment will follow at Beulah Cemetery Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Orb was born April 26, 1958 in Strawberry, AR to the union of Elzie and Shirley Huskey and passed away May 1, 2008 in Monroe, LA. Orb will be remembered as an outdoorsman, Big Little Brother and great pawpaw. He loved gardening, cooking and his music. He worked for over 30 years as a painter. Survivors are his wife Suzy Fletcher; son, Johny Huskey; step-daughter; Shona Slavent; brother, Frank Huskey; 2 sisters; Jessie Hodge and husband Jerry, and Cindy Huskey; 2 grandchildren; Mason Slavent and Shyann Ramos; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held Saturday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Orb's friends and family will serve as pallbearers. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Michael Coody, 35
CAMPTI — Michael Coody died Friday. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Edna Ruth Cook Reynolds, 82
MER ROUGE — Edna Ruth Cook Reynolds, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tallulah under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Pam Hollis Roye, 49
DOWNSVILLE — Pam Hollis Roye, a nurse, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun.

Bettie Ferguson Taylor, 92
GRAYSON — Bettie Ferguson Taylor, a sales clerk and seamstress, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Sunday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

Kenneth Ward, 49
RAYVILLE — Kenneth Ward, a farmer, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Booker, Pearlie Mae: 2 p.m. today, Holly Ridge Baptist Church, Dehlco.
Burks, Eva Mae: 2 p.m. today, King's Funeral Home, Ruston.
Carter, Agnes: 11 a.m. today, St. Mark Baptist Church, Clayton.
Crouch, Vera Tiffee: 10 a.m. today, Eva Church of God, Eva.
Elliott, Elnora: 11 a.m. today, Lone Wa Worship Center, Monroe.
Hall, Ronnie E.: 2 p.m. today, Clear Branch Baptist Church Cemetery, Wesson, Miss.
Henderson, Jewel: 11 a.m. today, Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Hicks, Ozell: 2 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Hollis, Carl: 2 p.m. today, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Holmes, Norma Dean: 10 a.m. today, Apostolic Faith Chapel, Gilbert.
Huskey, William Aubrey "Orb": 2 p.m. Sunday, Claiborne Assembly of God Church, West Monroe.
Johnson, M.J.: 1 p.m. today, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Archibald.
Kelly-Braswell, Tunesha: 2:30 p.m. today, Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium.
Major, Helen A.: 11 a.m. Monday, True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe.
Robinson Jr., George: 1 p.m. today, First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Wilford, Lonnie: 1 p.m. today, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner.
Williams, Dollie Sue: 1 p.m. today, Evergreen Baptist Church, Lake Providence

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

ARCHIE ELWARD "JACK" STROUD Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Archie Elward "Jack" Stroud, 83, will be at 1:00 PM Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at Calvary Baptist Church, Monroe, LA with Rev. Bobby McGee officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery at Atlanta, LA. Mr. Stroud passed away Saturday, May 3, 2008 at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was a member and deacon at Calvary Baptist Church. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World organization. He was a Army Veteran of WWII. He was preceded in death by his son, Gary Lee Stroud. Survivors include his wife of sixty-two years, Lorene Stroud; son, Jack Stroud and wife Kim of Calhoun, LA; grandson, Adam Stroud of Calhoun, LA; two granddaughters, Hallie Patton and husband Richie of Quitman, LA and Heather Stroud of Calhoun, LA; great grandson, Jake Patton of Quitman, LA; two sisters, Vida Taylor of Baton Rouge, LA and Laverne Carnahan of Little Rock, AR. Pallbearers will be Ray Parks, Richie Patton, Jesse Roy, Sonny Tarpley, Dale Johnston, and Ronnie Walsworth. Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Gilmore, the deacons of Calvary Baptist Church, and the Retirees of LA Gas Company. Visitation will be Monday, May 5, 2008 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Special thanks to Dr. Authur Liles, Dr. Craig Turner, Dr. Keopoke, and Dr. Frank Sartor. Also special thanks to Southern Care Hospice. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published May 04, 2008.

BETTIE FERGUSON TAYLOR Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Bettie Ferguson Taylor, age 92 of Grayson will be held at 10 AM, Monday, May 5, 2008 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Wesley Pittman and Rev. Jay Morgan officiating. Interment will follow in the Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson. Mrs. Taylor was born in Grayson on Easter Sunday, April 23, 1916 to the union of Green Berry and Georgia Gardner Ferguson and died Friday, May 2, 2008 at the West Monroe Guest House in West Monroe. She was a sales clerk and was involved with Home Demostration Clubs, 4-H Clubs, all kinds of crafts, painting, crocheting, all kinds of cards and was an outstanding seamstress. She was also a lover of Gospel Music. She was a member of Grayson Baptist Church and while living in Monroe was a member of Faith Baptist Church for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband: Sidney L. Taylor, her sons-in-law: Kenneth Smith and Tommy Kirkham, her great-grandson: Brent Thornton, her grandson-in-law: Rev. Tommy Fields, Jr and her brothers: Selby, Joe Berry, Clifton and George Ferguson and her sisters: Ludie Ferguson, Minnie Ola Ferguson, Ona Mae Lafferty and Ann Cooper. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law: Jo and Denzil Cantley of Grayson, Ewanta and James Turner of Mena, AR , her daughter: Georgia T. Kirkham of Mena, AR, her grandchildren: Jorenda and Kevin Thornton of Zachary, LA, Jacquita Fields of Murphy, NC, Tom and Ashley Kirkham of Ft. Smith, AR, Eric Turner of Mena, AR and Lucas and Trina Turner of Mena, AR, eight great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter, her sisters: Emma Mixon of Lafayette, Mable Bienvieu and her husband: Martin of Baton Rouge, Elsie Broussard of San Marcus, TX, a very special niece: Margie LaVerne Sisson of Grayson and a number of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Glenn Taylor, James Marvin "Lefty" Lafferty, Eric Turner, Lucas Turner, Tom Kirkham, Thomas Fields and Kenneth Thornton. We, the family of Bettie F. Taylor would like to express thanks to Dr. Charles Morgan, The West Monroe Guest House and Hospice of Louisiana for the care given her. Visitation will be Sunday from 4:00 PM p.m. until 8:00 PM. at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia, LA Originally published May 04, 2008.

DELBERT FARLOW DAVIS Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, Louisiana Funeral Services for Mr. Delbert Farlow Davis will be 10:00 AM Monday, April 5, 2008 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery in Monroe, LA. He is survived by his wife, Lois Elaine Davis; son, Ricky Davis; daughter, Renee Nguyen and her husband Chien; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, one brother and one sister. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published May 04, 2008.

H. L. Poole, Sr. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, La. 71418 Funeral services for H.L. Poole, Sr. age 67 of Grayson and formerly of Enterprise will be held 10:00 AM Monday May 5, 2008 from the New Ouachita Baptist Church at Enterprise with the Rev. Jeff Robinson officiating. Interment will follow in the Rosefield Cemetery, at Rosefield, LA. All services are under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. Howell Lindell Poole, Sr. was born on January 27, 1941 at Jonesville, LA. to the union of his parents Nathan H.Poole and Dessie Mae McVay Poole. He passed from this life on Friday March 2, 2008 at the Louisiana Extended Health Care Hospital in West Monroe. H.L. was one of ten children. He was preceded in death by his sisters Vivian Sledge, Berder Chapman, and Mildred Morevan, and a brother David Poole. He was a member of the New Ouachita Baptist Church and a retired farmer. Mr. Poole was a lifelong and avid supporter of the Catahoula Parish Farm Bureau. Survivors include three sons: H.L.Poole, Sr. and wife Nicole of Grayson. Eric Poole & wife Robin Dianne of Manifest, La. and Sean Poole and wife Peggy of Jonesville. Two brothers N.H. Poole of Jena and Hershel Poole of Enterprise. 2 Sisters- Effie Roark and Jolene McGuffee both of Enterprise. Four grandchildren MaKinlee Poole of Grayson, Lorin Coldiron , Christina Smart and Jessica Smart, all of Jonesville. Serving as pallbearers will be Nathan Roark, Curtis Roark, R.E. McGuffee, Glen McCormack, Billy Crawford, and Chris Powell. The Poole family will receive guests on Sunday May 4, 2008 from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the New Ouachita Baptist Church, Enterprise, LA. Originally published May 04, 2008.

LENA ELIZABETH JOHNSON Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mrs. Lena Johnson, age 87, of West Monroe, La. will be held on Monday, May 5, 2008 at 10:00 AM in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Rev. Woody Rymes, Rev George Bonner, Rev. Larry Eubanks will be officiating. Interment will follow at Cypress Cemetery in West Monroe, LA. under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Johnson was born in West Monroe, La. on August 5, 1920 and passed away on Saturday May 3, 2009 in West Monroe, LA, surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her husband; Ed Johnson, sons; Charles, Johnny and Dewain Johnson, parents; Samuel and Luvenia Murphy, brothers; R.C. and Jay Murphy, sister; Mable Screpetis, grandchildren; Tracey and Shelly Johnson. Mrs. Johnson taught Sunday School many years with Mrs. Ethel Owens. She loved her family, friends, flowers and birds. She is survived by three daughters; Elaine Bailey and her husband Jimmie, Gail Foreman and husband Steve, Judy Osbon and husband Ray all of West Monroe, two sons; Ronald Gene Ethington and wife Jean of Ridgeland, South Carolina, Donald Ray Johnson and wife Wanda of Bluffton, SC, sister; Sammie Clarkston of Benton, LA. Also survived by twenty grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be: Jason Blazier, Wesley Clarkston, Eddie Dulaney, Brain Freeman, Kelby Lenard, Doyle Screpetis. Visitation will be held Sunday, May 4, 2008 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. The family would like to give special thanks to our caregivers: Reta Peterson, our cousin, Dovie Dulaney, Judy May, Betty Diffey, Geraldine Lenard, Mary Lenard and Minnie Booth. Our special thanks to our sister-in-law Jean and her family. Special thanks to Doctors; El Malah and Khaled Shafiei and nurses Amanda and Sherrie, FNP Tina Smith, Glenwood Home Health nurses and Hospice of LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published May 04, 2008.

LT COL MONROE FERRELL Frazer's Chapel Warren, AR Lt Col Monroe Ferrell, US Army (ret.) age 82, of Panama City, Florida formerly of Bradley County, Arkansas died Thursday, May 1, at home. He was born January 14, 1926 at Johnsville, Arkansas a son of the late Fletcher M. Ferrell and Maude Belle Clanton Ferrell. He was raised by the late Cason E. Clanton and his mother Emma Bell McClain Clanton. He received his education at Hampton School System, Henderson State University, Gulf Coast Jr College and West Florida University. He was a member of Forrest Park United Methodist Church. Surviving is his wife Joy Vining Ferrell whom he married on September 5, 1953 at Oak Grove, LA; a brother Allen Ferrell, Johnsville, AR; a sister Beatrice Davis, Poquoson, VA; stepmother Edna Ferrell, Heber Springs, AR 7 half brothers Harvey, Harry, Hurley, Herman, Jabe, Wylie and Bernard; 3 half sisters Betty, Jimmie Lou and Mary. He was also preceded in death by two sons Dennis Ferrell and Ray Ferrell and a sister Gracie. Funeral services 2:00 PM Monday, May 5, at Frazer's Chapel. Burial in Oakland Cemetery with Flag Presentation Ceremony by Frazer's Funeral Home. Visitation 1:00 PM to service time at Frazer's. Memorials preferred to Forrest Park United Methodist Church building Fund, 1401 West 23rd Street, Panama City, Fla. 32405 Originally published May 04, 2008.

PAMELA HOLLIS ROYE Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Pamela Hollis Roye, 49 of Downsville will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, May 5, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev. Tony Smith officiating. Interment to follow at Roselawn MemorialGardens Calhoun, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Pam was born June 25, 1958 in Williston, North Dakota and died May 1, 2008 in Shreveport, LA. She was a R.N. with a degree from Grambling State University School of Nursing. Pam was preceded in death by her father, Jack N. Hollis. Survivors include her mother, Patricia Hollis of Calhoun, LA; brother, Dennis Hollis and wife Kathy of West Monroe, LA; special friend and niece, Amanda White and husband Preston of Monroe, LA; great nephew, Zac White; great neice, Alexa Johnson; special aunts, Sally Webb of Monroe, LA and Glenda (Ta-Ta) Fawbush and husband Chet of West Monroe, LA; special mamaw, Helen Howell of Calhoun, LA; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Pallbearers will be Nathan Howell, Bubba Dupree, Jeff Greer, Richard Hollis, Josh Salley and Mickey Cathey. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolence may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneral home.com. Originally published May 04, 2008.

Robert Barton Jr., 54
COTTON VALLEY — Robert Lavee Barton Jr., disabled, died Saturday. Service is 2 p.m. Monday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Iris Charles, 54
RUSTON — Iris Charles died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Larry 'Bodie' Durr, 59
DELHI — Larry J. "Bodie" Durr died Thursday. Service is 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Mattie M. Howard, 94
BASTROP — Mattie M. Howard, formerly of Holly Ridge, a retired licensed practical nurse, died Saturday. Service is 3 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery, Holly Ridge. Visitation is 2-3 p.m. at the funeral home.

Melba Page Moore, 84
Melba Page Moore, of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Service is 3 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Twin City Memorial Gardens. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Ricky White, 53
FARMERVILLE — Ricky White, an iron worker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Crossroads Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Beard, Charles Ivy: 2 p.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.
Conway, Gilbert: 2 p.m. today, New Light Baptist Chruch, Bastrop.
Huskey, William Aubrey "Orb": 2 p.m. today, Claiborne Assembly of God Church, West Monroe.
Major, Helen A.: 11 a.m. Monday, True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe.
Roye, Pam Hollis: 2 p.m. Monday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Taylor, Bettie Ferguson: 10 a.m. Monday, Rister Funeral Home, Columbia

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

Delbert Farlow Davis, 73
Delbert Farlow Davis of West Monroe, a carpenter, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

Joe L. DeMoss, 80
Joe L. DeMoss of Monroe, a pipeline heavy equipment operator, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Light Baptist Church Cemetery, Monroe.

Bobby Paul Hawthorne, 54
HARRISONBURG — Bobby Paul Hawthorne died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Lena Elizabeth Johnson, 87
Lena Elizabeth Johnson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Cypress Baptist Church Cemetery.

Matthew Noel Kline, 38
GRAYSON — Matthew Noel Kline, a logger, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

T.E. "Bo" Lawrence, 84
HODGE — T.E. "Bo" Lawrence died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hodge Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Tuesday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Saline.

H.L. Poole Sr., 67
GRAYSON — H.L. Poole Sr., formerly of Enterprise, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at New Ouachita Baptist Church, Enterprise. Burial will be in Rosefield Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Archie 'Jack' Stroud, 82
Archie Elward "Jack" Stroud, a retired superintendent with Louisiana Gas Co., died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Calvary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, Atlanta in Winn Parish.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Barton, Robert Lavee Jr.: 2 p.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Moore, Melba Page: 3 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Major, Helen A.: 11 a.m. today, True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe.
Roye, Pamela Hollis: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Taylor, Bettie Ferguson: 10 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia

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

JACK ARLEN KEEVER Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Jack Arlen Keever, 76 of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe with Rev. Carl Shurte officiating. Interment to follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery West Monroe, LA., under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Keever was born October 15, 1931 in Ouachita Parish, LA and passed away in West Monroe, LA. on May 5, 2008. He was a retired Sergeant with the United States Air Force as a Flight Line Mechanic after twenty two years of service. Past employed by Jaybar Construction after twenty years as a heavy equipment mechanic. Survivors include his wife of 51 years; Evangeline Murphy Keever, daughter; Debbie Rothschild and husband Louis, son; Tommy Keever, sister; Betty Young and husband James, brothers; Allen Kirby and wife Donna, Harry Keever, grand daughter; Lisa Mosely. Pallbearers will be Marlin Jones, Wayne Jones, Randy Putnam, Davd Putnam, John Putnam, William Putnam. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. The family would like to give special thanks to Premier Hospice of Monroe. Online condolence may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneral home.com

JOE L. DEMOSS Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Joe L. DeMoss, 80, will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 7, 2008 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA with Rev. William Smith officiating. Interment will follow at New Light Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. DeMoss passed away Sunday, May 4, 2008. He was a member of Lakeshore Baptist Church. He was a WWII Navy Veteran. For most of his life, he was a heavy equipment operator on a pipeline, and was known in his later years as Uncle Joe on the job. He was also a member of the Local Union #406. Survivors include his wife, DeJuana DeMoss; children, Gary DeMoss, Duane DeMoss, Connie Wright, and Dale DeMoss; brother, Russell DeMoss; sixteen grandchildren; five great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Brad DeMoss, Joey DeMoss, Chad Stricklin, Michael Graves, and Joey Skains. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 6, 2008 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published May 06, 2008.

JOHN DAVID GOFORTH Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for John David Goforth, 25 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Eros, LA. Rev. Scott Thompson and Rev. Franklin Pierce will be officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Eros, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA John David was born July 12, 1982 in Ouachita Parish, LA and passed away May 4, 2008 in Jackson Parish, LA due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. David was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and worked for Michael Holmes Plumbing. David will be remembered for his sweet smile and laughter. John David is survived by his parents, John and Eileen Ruth Goforth; 2 brothers, Shannon Goforth and wife April, James Goforth and fiancé Brooke Marionneaux; nephew, Logan; niece, Laela; special cousin, Brad Goforth; special friends Keith Cardwell, Shawn Cardwell and Kevin Cardwell; and a host of other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be Keith Cardwell, Kevin Cardwell, Joey Marsala, Justin Richardson, Brandon Thrasher and Davey Williams. Honorary pallbearers are Michael Burke, Travis Burke, Robert George, Cody Gilbert and Ryan Tyson, Dusty Harris and Todd Atchinson. Donations may be given in memory of John David to Ouachita Valley Federal Credit Union. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may sent to the family at wwwkilpatickfuneral homes.com Originally published May 06, 2008.

MRS. ALMA LEE FARRAR Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, Louisiana Funeral Services for Mrs. Alma Lee Farrar, 90, of Monroe, LA will be Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with interment following at Union Grove Cemetery in Lillie, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mrs. Farrar was born October 10, 1917 in Lillie, LA, and passed away in Monroe, LA on May 4, 2008. She was a retired Rural Mail Carrier and member of N.A.R.F.E. where she had served as past president and past treasurer. She was a member of Highland Park Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Forrest Reed "Jack" Farrar; son, Bennie Mac Farrar and special friend, James Lee. Mrs. Farrar is survived by grandchildren: Ben Farrar and Jennifer Farrar; great grandchild: Jenna-Leigh Geiger; and daughter-in-law: Jeanette Farrar. The family would like to extend special thanks to St. Joseph's Nursing Home and staff, Kramer Dale and Dorothy Norris and Sybil Bayles for their care of Mrs. Farrar for many years. Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Originally published May 06, 2008.

Alma Lee Farrar, 90

Alma Lee Farrar of Monroe, a retired rural mail carrier, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Union Grove Cemetery, Lillie.
Dr. Luther L. Ford, 76

GRAMBLING — Dr. Luther Lee Ford, a retired veteran and educator, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at New Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Grambling. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Grambling Memorial Garden Cemetery.
John D. Goforth, 25

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John David Goforth of West Monroe, a plumber/electrician, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Eros. Burial will be in church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Bobby Hawthorne, 54

HOUMA — Bobby Paul Hawthorne died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Meyers Bend Pentecostal Church, Harrisonburg. Burial will be in Harrisonburg Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Maurice Hester, 81

Maurice Hester of Monroe, a retired Columbia Chemical employee, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
'Billy' Hubbard, 83

RAYVILLE — William Henry "Billy" Hubbard, a cattleman, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Ellen C. Hudnall, 97

TALLULAH — Ellen Elizabeth Coor Hudnall, a legal secretary, bookkeeper, and deputy clerk of court, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Christ Episcopal Church, St. Joseph. Visitation is 12:30 p.m. until time of services Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.
James K. Irvin, 75

James K. Irvin of Monroe, a city of Monroe Water Treatment Plant retiree, died Tuesday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Further arrangements are incomplete.
Ruby J. Irvin, 91

FERRIDAY — Ruby J. Irvin, H.L. Irvin and Son secretary/treasurer, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Natchez (Miss.) City Cemetery.
Jack Arlen Keever, 76

Jack Arlen Keever of West Monroe, a retired heavy equipment operator, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery, West Monroe.
John Kirksey, 54

John Kirksey of West Monroe, a self employed carpenter, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
John Moutz, 66

John Moutz of West Monroe, a retried McDermott Corp. attorney, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Shirley Pate Payne, 70
RUSTON — Shirley Kathryn Pate Payne, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Arcadia.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Cash, Margaret Heard: 10 a.m. today, United Methodist Church, St. Joseph.
DeMoss, Joe L.: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Hogg, Curtis L.: 10 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Joles, Kenneth "Eldon": 10 a.m. today, Beulah Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Kline, Matthew Noel: 2 p.m. today, Hebron Baptist Church, Grayson.
Lawrence, Thomas Ervin "Bo": 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Mobley, Cynthia D.: 11 a.m. today, Silver Cross Cemetery, Tallulah.
Roberts, Janice: 11 a.m. today, Concord Cemetery, Chatham.
Rollis, Shelby: noon today, Ludden Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe

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

BOBBY RAY THOMPSON Aulds Funeral Home Shreveport, LA Bobby Ray Thompson went to be with our Lord on May 1, 2008. He passed away in Shreveport, Louisiana with Dora by his side. Bob grew up a mile from Indian Village Methodist Church in Calhoun, LA. He was a typical happy-go-lucky teenager. Playing ball and tossing watermelons with his friends were among his favorite pastimes. Bob was a graduate from Calhoun High School and went on to earn a Master's degree from Northeast Louisiana University. He was a physicist and enjoyed 36 years with the Applied Physics Department at John Hopkins University in Maryland. Bob loved sailing and shared many stories about transporting large sailboats which had been donated to Hopkins. He and Dora have been friends since high school and have been happily married for 3 years. Bob loved his time on their longhorn ranch and laughingly referred to himself as "Dora's hauler," while taking their registered longhorns to sales. Laughing came easy to Bob, he was a "people-person" and enjoyed making friends and spending time with old ones. He even came to love and "adopt" Dora's large orange cat, Al, who Bob renamed Alovicious de la Orange Thompson. Bob was the son of the late Leo and Gladys Thompson of Calhoun, LA. He is survived by his wife, Dora Garland Thompson, his son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Theresa Thompson, grandchildren, Rebecca and Josh Thompson of Littlestown, PA, sister, Patsy Joiner of West Monroe, LA, brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Flo Thompson of Calhoun, LA, and stepchildren, Jim M. Bice and Nikki Gambrell. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Cherie Berry, Sharon Matthews and Judi Coleman for their help during his illness, as well as friends: Sue Lynn and Kenneth Coon, and Sara Gross for their prayers, calls and support during this time. Special thanks to Dr. Robert Hernandez and all the LifeCare personnel for making his last days comfortable. There will be a memorial service at Indian Village Methodist Church, Calhoun, LA on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 2:00 PM. Classmates and friends are encouraged to come. Dress is casual. Please leave your words of encouragement on the on-online memorial at www.auldsfuneral.com. Originally published May 07, 2008.

DR. WILLIAM "BILL" HECK Hart Funeral Home Tahlequah, OK The world lost an intelligent, caring, compassionate, non-judgmental, and very unique person when William Pipes Heck (known to many as Billóor Wild Bill) was killed in a motorcycle accident in Tulsa, Oklahoma on May 4, 2008. William "lived large" and was a proud veteran, passionate teacher, amazing sharp shooter, great guitar player, karate black belt and avid biker who enjoyed life more in one day than many people do in a lifetime. William was born October 26, 1951 to Berlin and Elsie Pipes Heck of Calhoun, Louisiana. From the time he was young, he was always kind and caringóand would give away his clothes or any possessions if he thought someone needed them. His zest for living was evident in his activities over the years and he always treasured his many friends he acquired along the way. Through the years, he tried to maintain contact with his childhood friends as well as those from his years working in the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office and in the Monroe Police Department, his buddies from his years in the U. S. Navy Seabees, from his Karate Clubs, and from his college years (B.A. and M.A. at Northeast Louisiana University in Monroe, LA and his PhD at Sam Houston University in Huntsville, TX). He was passionate about his work as a professor in the Criminal Justice Department at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and truly enjoyed the students there. William especially derived pleasure from playing his guitar (and writing songs like "Classical Dog" and "Mr. Blue"), and he and Edióhis wife and the love of his lifeóalways looked forward to the time they spent target shooting and riding with their motorcycle group of veterans. William was preceded in death by his parents, Berlin and Elsie Heck, niece, Kerry Heck, and nephew, Robert Shipp. He is survived by his wife Edi, with whom he shared a home in Park Hill, OK, sons Justin Heck and Garrett Heck, and the mother of his children, Janice Feazel Downey, of Stillwell, OK, siblings: Elizabeth & Don Yielding, Charles Heck, and Kay Shipp of Monroe, LA, Berlin & Pat Heck of Broken Bow, OK, and Mary Ida Kay of Georgetown, TX. He is also survived by many special nieces and nephews, Amy Colvin, Chuck & Lori Yielding, Jeni & Diron Cundiff, Juli & Brent Braswell, Chris Yielding, Greta Heck, Bucky & Kim Heck, Maria Belfield, Charlie & Stephanie Heck, Lisa Kay, Will Kay, John Kay, Mike Kay, Jim & Nealey Shipp, and Allison Shipp. A memorial service will be held at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma on May 12, 2008 at 11:00 AM, with services under the direction of Hart Funeral Home. A celebration of William's life will be in Monroe at Kay Shipp's home (1128 Lakeside Drive) on May 17, 2008 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The Dr. William P. Heck Scholarship Fund has been established at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma in his memory. More information about William's life may be accessed at www.tulsaworld.com . Originally published May 07, 2008.

MILDRED YVONNE MCANDREWS HOBBS Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA El Dorado, AR - The tender soul of Mildred Yvonne McAndrews Hobbs passed away May 4, 2008. Born in Marion, LA on December 19, 1928, she was the only child of Larry and Lillian Martin McAndrews. She was also truly loved by her adopted family, Elton & Eva Busbice and their children (Lois, Hollis, Verlon, Joyce, Kenneth, Thad, Shirley, Bruce) in Ward 7 in southern Richland Parish, LA. She graduated Salutatorian from Mangham High School in 1945. Mildred and Arbert M. (Chick) Hobbs were married on June 22, 1947 in West Monroe. She was a member of Monroe's Gordon Avenue Methodist Church. After returning to West Monroe in 1982, she joined McGuire United Methodist Church. After losing her grandmother, Catherine Murphy Martin and her mother at an early age, Mildred was mainly raised by her beloved granddaddy, Jim Martin, along with her adopted parents, Elton & Eva Busbice. Many have said Mildred's sweet spirit was much like Granddaddy Martin. She was truly blessed to have her granddaddy and the Busbices play such an important part in her life. After a career in secretarial work for Dr, King Scott, DDS, she retired as medical secretary at Pulmonary & Internal Medicine Clinic of West Monroe (Drs. Don and Ron Hammet, Thomas Gullat & Willie Matthews) in 1998. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Arbert M. (Chick) Hobbs. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Hobbs and fiancé Jamie Hammond of El Dorado, AR; son Alan Hobbs of High Point, NC; grandson Brett Johnson and wife Jacky, and great grandson Ian of El Dorado; sister-in-law Rachel Brown and brother-in-law Rufus Hobbs, both of West Monroe, in addition to several nieces, nephews and their children. Visitation will be held at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. on Wednesday, May 7, 2008. A celebration of her life will be held at 1:00 PM at McGuire United Methodist Church with Rev. Michi Head officiating with a brief visitation from 11:30 AM until the service time. Burial will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the Twin City Concert Band. Additional information can be found at www. mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published May 07, 2008.

TRAVIS W. PUGH Rest Haven Funeral Home Rockwall Chapel Rockwall, TX Travis W. Pugh, age 71 of Rockwall, TX, passed away May 6, 2008. He was born August 27, 1936, in Whelan Springs, AR, to Benjamin & Muriel (Wilson) Pugh. Mr. Pugh was a graduate of Bastrop High School and Louisiana State School of Banking. He retired as Executive Vice President of Citizens State Bank in Princeton, TX, and was the former president of banks in Sterlington and Tallulah, LA. Mr. Pugh was a member of Lake Pointe Church, and in the Stevens/Webster Adult Bible Fellowship Class. He is survived by his wife: Yvonne (Cockrell) Pugh of Rockwall, TX; sons: Mike Pugh & wife Cheryl of Rowlett, TX, Kelly Pugh & wife Unaka of Spring, TX, Mark Pugh & wife Joan of Bastrop, LA, and Joel Pugh & wife Jeannie of Dallas, TX; sister: Nancy Bridges & husband DeWayne of Bastrop, LA; grandchildren: Derek & wife Lindsay, Lauren, Brian, Hannah, Megan, Maura, Natalie, Ryne and Taylor; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Pugh was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Friday, May 9, 2008, at the Lake Pointe Church Chapel in Rockwall, TX, with Bro. Bill Stevens and Bro. Red Webster officiating. Interment will be in the Carter Cemetery in Bastrop, LA. The family will receive friends Thursday evening at the funeral home from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to The Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Society at CurePSP, Executive Plaza III, Ste. 906, Hunt Valley, MD, 21031, or info@curepsp.org. Originally published May 07, 2008.

Alma Lee Farrar, 90
Alma Lee Farrar of Monroe, a retired rural mail carrier, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Union Grove Cemetery, Lillie.

Dr. Luther L. Ford, 76
GRAMBLING — Dr. Luther Lee Ford, a retired veteran and educator, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at New Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Grambling. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Grambling Memorial Garden Cemetery.

John D. Goforth, 25
John David Goforth of West Monroe, a plumber/electrician, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Eros. Burial will be in church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Bobby Hawthorne, 54
HOUMA — Bobby Paul Hawthorne died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Meyers Bend Pentecostal Church, Harrisonburg. Burial will be in Harrisonburg Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Maurice Hester, 81
Maurice Hester of Monroe, a retired Columbia Chemical employee, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

'Billy' Hubbard, 83
RAYVILLE — William Henry "Billy" Hubbard, a cattleman, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ellen C. Hudnall, 97
TALLULAH — Ellen Elizabeth Coor Hudnall, a legal secretary, bookkeeper, and deputy clerk of court, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Christ Episcopal Church, St. Joseph. Visitation is 12:30 p.m. until time of services Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

James K. Irvin, 75
James K. Irvin of Monroe, a city of Monroe Water Treatment Plant retiree, died Tuesday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Further arrangements are incomplete.

Ruby J. Irvin, 91
FERRIDAY — Ruby J. Irvin, H.L. Irvin and Son secretary/treasurer, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Natchez (Miss.) City Cemetery.

Jack Arlen Keever, 76
Jack Arlen Keever of West Monroe, a retired heavy equipment operator, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery, West Monroe.

John Kirksey, 54
John Kirksey of West Monroe, a self employed carpenter, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

John Moutz, 66
John Moutz of West Monroe, a retried McDermott Corp. attorney, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Shirley Pate Payne, 70
RUSTON — Shirley Kathryn Pate Payne, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Arcadia.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Cash, Margaret Heard: 10 a.m. today, United Methodist Church, St. Joseph.
DeMoss, Joe L.: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Hogg, Curtis L.: 10 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Joles, Kenneth "Eldon": 10 a.m. today, Beulah Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Kline, Matthew Noel: 2 p.m. today, Hebron Baptist Church, Grayson.
Lawrence, Thomas Ervin "Bo": 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Mobley, Cynthia D.: 11 a.m. today, Silver Cross Cemetery, Tallulah.
Roberts, Janice: 11 a.m. today, Concord Cemetery, Chatham.
Rollis, Shelby: noon today, Ludden Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe

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

DR. WILLIAM "BILL" HECK - See 5/7/08 obituary

JAMES K. IRVIN Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. James K. Irvin, 75, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, May 9, 2008, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Susan Ferguson officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Irvin passed away Tuesday, May 06, 2008, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. He was born and raised in Jonesboro, graduated from Jonesboro-Hodge High School in 1952, and was State High Jump Champion. He attended Southwestern University in Lafayette for two years, served two years in the U. S. Navy, and then had a lengthy career with the City of Monroe with the Power Plant, and retired from the Water Treatment Plant. Mr. Irvin was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Monroe, LA. One of the things he enjoyed in his retirement was working on his farm. Survivors include his wife of fifty-one years, Pauline Hannah Irvin; daughter, Cindy Brasher and husband David of Marshall, TX; son, Ken Irvin and wife Denise of Monroe, LA; brother, Billy Irvin of Mt. Pleasant, TX; brother-in-law, John Hannah and wife Libby of San Antonio, TX; grandchildren, Michelle and Megan Irvin; two step grandchildren, Lisa and Josh Stampley, and Randy and Amber Brasher; three great step grandchildren, Emily and Connor Stampley, and Logan Brasher. Pallbearers will be Travis Barrett, Wade Dickerson, Gerald Massey, Ralph Young, Bobby Copeland, and Rob Hannah. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published May 08, 2008.

JOHN T. KIRKSEY Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for John T. Kirksey 54, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 3:00 PM, Friday, May 9, 2008 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Rev. Johnny Holyfield will be officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Kirksey was born November 9, 1953 in Rockford, Illinois and passed away May 6, 2008 in Monroe, LA. Survivors include his mother, Ruby Kirksey; 6 children; sister, Wanda Ivie; 17 grandchildren. Pallbearers will be family and friends. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the family to offset medical and funeral expenses. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published May 08, 2008.

MAURICE HESTER Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Maurice Hester, of Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, May 9, 2008 at Victory Baptist Church, 740 Finks Hideaway Road, Monroe, LA with Dr. Greg Clark officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun, LA. Mr. Hester passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2008. Mr. Hester was a member of Victory Baptist Church. He was an avid fiddle player and enjoyed playing at the Northeast Veterans Home and other nursing homes in the area. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt and fish. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and was loved by many. He was preceded in death by his son, Danny Hester. Survivors included are his wife of sixty-two years, Inez Hester; sons, Mike Hester and wife Joyce of Calhoun, LA , Mitchell Hester and wife Debbie of Bastrop, LA, and Tony Hester and wife Sharon of West Monroe, LA; seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Johnny Hester, Gene Hester, Charles Hester, Crozier Hester, Ryne Hester, and Howard Hogg. Honorary pallbearers will be the deacons of Victory Baptist Church. Visitation will be Thursday, May 8, 2008 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published May 08, 2008.

VIRGINIA ELIZABETH HATTAWAY Cox Funeral Home BastroA Funeral services for Mrs. Virginia Elizabeth Hattaway, age 96, of Bastrop will be held 1:00 PM Friday, May 9, 2008 with Royce Weeks officiating. Interment will follow at the Bartholomew Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation with the family will be held Thursday evening from 5;00 PM until 8:00 PM at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Mrs. Virginia Elizabeth Hattaway was born September 20, 1911 in Farmerville, Louisiana to the late John Dennis Ludwig and Celeste Mashaw Ludwig. She died Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at the Cherry Ridge Guest Care Center in Bastrop. Mrs. Hattaway was a member of the Bartholomew United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, J.D. Hattaway; a daughter and son-in-law, Betty Boyd and Houston Boyd; a granddaughter, Amy Kirk; and a grandson, Barry Boyd. Mrs. Hattaway is survived by two sons, Brooks Hattaway and wife Sarah of Monroe, Louisiana and John Hattaway and wife Gladys of Bastrop; three daughters, Annie Thompson and husband Jr. of Bastrop, Tina Matheny and husband Lynwood of Nashville, Arkansas, and Doris Hampton and husband Bill of Monroe; fifteen grandchildren, twenty two great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers will be Mrs. Hattaway's grandsons. The family request that for those who wish planned memorials be made to St. Jude Childrens Hospital. Originally published May 08, 2008.

Odell Cheek Allen, 95
CLARKS — Odell Cheek Allen, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Mary Bateman Bishop, 81
FERRIDAY — Mary Bateman Bishop died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Michael 'Butch' Brent, 55
START — Michael "Butch" Brent, a pipeline inspector, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Jarrett 'West' Davis Sr., 79
WINNSBORO — Jarrett "West" Davis Sr., a farmer, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Morning Pilgrim Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert.

Catherine 'Cat' Harris, 80
FARMERVILLE — Catherine "Cat" Harris, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Beulah Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Farmerville City Cemetery.

Mildred McAndrews Hobbs, 79
EL DORADO, Ark. — Mildred Yvonne McAndrews Hobbs, a medical secretary, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. today at McGuire United Methodist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 11:30 a.m. until service time today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery.

Ima Gene 'Jeanie' Holmes, 87
SHARON — Ima Gene "Jeanie" Holmes died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Sharon Baptist Church. Burial will be in Sharon Cemetery under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Homer.

William 'Billy' Hubbard, 83
RAYVILLE — William Henry "Billy" Hubbard, a cattleman, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Rayville United Methodist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today and 8 a.m.-noon Friday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery.

Ida B. Hutchinson, 82
Ida B. Hutchinson of Monroe, a certified nursing assistant, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Ann C. Johns, 77
WINNSBORO — Ann C. Johns, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro with a rosary at 7 p.m. Burial will be in Ogden Cemetery.

Phyllis Jones, 42
WINNSBORO — Phyllis Jones, a computer analyst, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at True Gospel Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 1-8 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Claudia M. Lawrence, 84
Claudia M. Lawrence of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services were Wednesday at County Line Cemetery, Sikes under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Edgar Owens, 88
COLUMBIA — Edgar Owens, a sawmill laborer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Travis W. Pugh, 71
ROCKWALL, Texas — Travis W. Pugh, a retired bank vice president, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Carter Cemetery near Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Hubert Scott, 97
MANGHAM — Hubert Scott, a farmer, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Shady Grove AME Church, Mangham. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Little Creek Cemetery, Archibald.

William Sellars, 59
William Sellars of Monroe died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Forest Cemetery, Forest.

Alberta Shaw, 61
WINNSBORO — Alberta Shaw, a cook, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Cuba Baptist Church, Gilbert. Visitation is noon-8 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro with wake services 7-8 p.m. Burial will be in State Place Cemetery, Gilbert.

Tina Warshaw, 39
VIDALIA — Tina Warshaw, an assistant activities coordinator for Heritage Manor Nursing Home, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Vidalia. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Cypress Grove Cemetery, Vidalia under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Earl Webb Jr., 28
HOUSTON — Earl Webb Jr., formerly of Lake Providence, an architect, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Lake Providence High School auditorium. Burial will be in New Zion Cemetery under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Ford, Dr. Luther Lee: 11 a.m. today, New Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Grambling.
Hudnall, Ellen Elizabeth Coor: 2 p.m. today, Christ Episcopal Church, St. Joseph.
Irvin, Ruby J.: 11 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Payne, Shirley Kathryn Pate: 11 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston

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

ALMA RITA GREMILLION RIDDLE Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Marksville, LA Services for Mrs. Alma Rita Gremillion Riddle will be held at 1:00 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Marksville. Burial will be in Cushman Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Marksville. Mrs. Alma Rita Gremillion Riddle, age 87, a resident of Marksville passed away Thursday, May 8, 2008, at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Rita taught religion classes for several years and was actively involved in the Adoration Chapel at St. Joseph's. She was involved in various civic and volunteer organizations including the Marksville Chamber of Commerce. She was predeceased by her parents J. Eddie Gremillion and Lola Moreau Gremillion, two brothers, Joseph Eddie Gremillion and Richard "Dickie" Gremillion. Rita was the wife of the late Charles A. Riddle Jr. She is survived by four daughters, Betty Jo McInnis and her husband Kell of Baton Rouge, Mary Ann Riddle, of Monroe, Janet Riddle, of Washington, D.C., Kathy Catanzaro and her husband Mike of Baton Rouge and two sons Charles Riddle III, and his wife Susan, of Marksville and Robert Riddle and his wife Lisa of Monroe, one sister, May Firmin, of Crowley and thirteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Visitation will take place at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home beginning at 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Friday, May 9, 2008 and on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until shortly before service time. A Christian Wake Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. She will be sorely missed by the "bridge ladies" group of which she has been active for over fifty years. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, St. Joseph's Catholic Church or your favorite charity in the name of Mrs. Alma Rita Riddle. To extend online condolences to the Riddle Family, please visit our website at www.hixsonbrothers.com Originally published May 09, 2008.

ANNA MARIE "ANN" OGDEN GUIMBELLOT Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA Funeral services for Ann Ogden Guimbellot, 63, of Delhi will be at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, May 10, 2008 at Lamar Baptist Church south of Delhi with Rev. Jason Lupo officiating. Burial will be in Lamar Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Visitation will be held at Lamar Baptist Church from 4:00 P.M. Friday until time of service. Ann passed away Thursday, May 8, 2008 at Dubuis Hospital in Shreveport. She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Ray Guimbellot and her parents, Ernest Allen Ogden and Wilma Mae Daakson Ogden. Anna Marie is survived by four brothers, Jimmie Ray Ogden, Allen Ogden and wife Evelyn, Billy "Moose" Ogden and wife Jeannie, and Steve Ogden and wife Teresa; two sisters, Mary "Cookie" Humphries and husband Ron and Barbara Butler and husband Elmo; four nieces, Karyn Graves Smith and husband Johnny Ray, Jacquetta McCranie and husband Anthony, Melanie Montoya and husband Alex and Margaret Butler; eleven nephews, Paul Ogden and wife Candice, Jimmie Ogden and wife Patty, Michael Graves and wife DeAnna, Robbie Ogden and wife Jennifer, Daniel Ogden, Jake Ogden, Luke Ogden, Billy Ray Ogden, Gene Ferrell and wife Sharon, Tommy Berryhill and Ralph Guiterrez, numerous great nieces and nephews and a very special companion, Robert Hudson. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit coxfuneral.com Originally published May 09, 2008.CHRISTINE (CHRIS) CONLIN WRIGHT Rose-Neath Funeral Home Coushatta, LA. On May 7, 2008, Christine (Chris) Conlin Wright went to be with her Lord and Savior after a 10 year courageous battle with cancer. Chris was under the Hospice care of Nathan Adelson of Las Vegas, NV, and passed away at home with her husband and daughter by her side. Chris just recently moved with her husband to Las Vegas after spending several years in Camas, WA. Chris was born in Natchitoches, LA on June 24, 1948. She lived in Shreveport, LA before moving to Monroe, LA where she attended Neville High School. She graduated from Northeast Louisiana University in 1974 with a BA in Office Administration. Chris is survived by her husband of 34 years, Ray Wright; and their 32 year old daughter, Christina (Tina) Sweeney of Oklahoma City. In addition, her survivors include: her mother, Louise Wood Conlin of Mandeville, LA; sister, Mary Conlin O'Hara, of Mandeville, LA; aunts and uncles; Jim and Esther Wood, Billy and Martha Wood;her nieces, nephews and their families; Laura and Preston Bain, Erin and Rusty Birchall, Elizabeth and Jeremy Carroll, Lee and Greg Heath, Jennifer O'Hara and Cecelia Palermo, Richard and Erin Robin, and Kathleen and David Sides. She is also survived by her mother-in-law, Pat Wright; brothers-in-law, Dr. Richard Robin and Banner Wright; step-son Hal Wright; grandsons, Alex and Brayden Wright; and many great nieces and nephews that affectionately referred to her as "Grandma Chris". Lastly, she is survived by the "love of her life", her "grand-dog" Jake. She was preceded in death by her father, Maurice Conlin; and sister, Jan Conlin Robin. Chris also wanted to make a point of recognizing Jeanne Eckardt, a very special friend who enriched her life from the time Chris and Ray moved to Washington state several years ago, and continued to be an amazing support system to both Chris and Ray in her final days. We can't thank Jeanne and her husband, Guenter enough for their support and love during this very difficult time. When helping her husband care for his ailing step-mother, Chris became active with the support group for PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy), the disease that Ray's step-mother eventually passed away from. PSP was a very mysterious disease and Chris was tireless in her devotion to the group and its members in trying to help the victims and their families cope as well as bring education about this disease to the forefront. Chris had been a member of Journey Community Church of Camas, WA. She recently joined the NV Gypsies FMCA Club and was able to go on one last RV trip before her health finally failed. She so enjoyed RVing and made many, many friends along the way that she continued to correspond with over the years. Chris very rarely ever forgot someone's birthday or anniversary and made it a point to send a card or at least (in the last few years) send an e-mail. Chris was a very selfless person, never complained about her health and always tried to hide the pain she was in from others. She will be greatly missed. A celebration of Chris' life will be held May 12, 2008 at Kilpatrick's Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Coushatta, LA at 1:00 p.m. with graveside services to follow at Zion Cemetery, Fairview Alpha, LA. Pallbearers include Preston Bain, Don Blumenthal, Jeff Brown, David Sides, Jerry Fields, and Billy Wood. Please sign the guest book at www.columbian.com/obituaries Originally published May 09, 2008.

DONALD R. BURKETT Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe DONALD R. BURKETT, 89, formerly of Johnstown, PA and a resident of Monroe, LA, since June 2001, went home to be with his heavenly father May 7, 2008, at 11:40 A.M. "I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have remained faithful. Well done my good & faithful servant." My Father, the third of four children was born April 20, 1919 in Salt Block, PA at 6:00PM to the union of Sylvester Gary and Bessie Ellen Diehl Burkett. His father was a coal miner and his mother, a young housewife. The family moved 25 miles to Johnstown, PA, where he met his future wife, Nina Jane Himes. Don was a good athlete, playing football, basketball and tennis before graduating. WWII broke out and as part of this Nation's greatest generation, he enlisted in the U. S. Army and served in the Indo China Theater at the rank of Sgt. frequently driving the perilous Burma Road. Honorably discharged Donald returned to Johnstown and worked at Bethelem Steel. He then became reacquainted with Nina. They were married on June 23, 1946 at Beulah UMC and enjoyed 60 years of marriage. My father left the steel mill to operate his own retail service business in the community and surrounding area. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and siblings; sister, Marie Costo and husband Louis; brother, Earl and wife Rose; and brother, Merle, age 9. Also preceding in death were his father and mother-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. William E. Hines, Jr. of Johnstown and his dear sister-in-law, Joyce Cook of Loysville, PA. Left behind to cherish Don's memory are his son, David Gary Burkett, M.D. and wife Judy Burkett; grandchildren, David Scott Burkett, M.D. and wife Ashley Burkett; Laurie Burkett Smiley, J.D. and husband Shane Smiley, CRNA all of Monroe, LA, Courtney Burkett Schindler, J.D. and husband Kevin Schindler, M.D. of San Antonio, TX and Brittany Burkett, a Jr. at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX; great grandchildren, Katherine Elizabeth Burkett, Camille Claire Burkett, Ella Scott Burkett, Marshall Henry Burkett, Benjamin David Burkett, and Taylor Alexis Smiley of Monroe, LA; brother-in-law, Philip Cook, DVM of Loysville, PA and numerous nieces and nephews. My Mother and Father were proof that opposites attract. Don was quiet and offered few opinions while Nina was verbal and had many opinions. A thesaurus would need more pages to describe how good, wonderful and kind my Father was. Honest Abe is a good reference. He was a gentle Ben of a man. His personality was engaging. His love was unconditional and steadfast. My Father's strength, endurance and faithfulness are to be honored. A Christian from birth, he loved the Lord and knew his Holy Father. A regular church attendee, he was a life long member of Beulah UMC. While living in Monroe, LA, he attended Lea Joyner Memorial UMC. Don enjoyed fishing, baseball and more baseball. I suspect he was a Yankee fan just like his father. He was humorous and relished the thought of solitaire, pinochle, hearts, gin, checkers, dominos and almost any other board game. He was unpretentious and unassuming seeing the good in all people. His love for food is legendary. He served many restaurants and eateries as a food taster, menu critic and oral advertiser without ever asking for a cent. He truly knew the definition of buffet, especially dessert buffet. Even though he was a diabetic, diets were only for other people. This having been said, it is said in loving jest. The greatest compliment that may be bestowed upon a man is that of being a great great Dad. You were a great great Dad. Time will heal the wound and ease the pain of his loss but the memories of our 57 years together will always remain. I love you Daddy and I will sorely miss you. Thank you for everything. Friends will be received from 5:00PM until 7:00PM on Friday, May 9, 2008, at Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland, PA. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, May 10, 2008, with Rev. Charles Shaffer officiating. Interment will follow at Grandview Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Beulah United Methodist Church in Johnstown, PA. Originally published May 09, 2008.

JO CLAIR HOGG 11/1/1937- 5/10/2007 In memory of our loving wife and mother, Donald & Michael Hogg & Shaundra Rushing. Originally published May 09, 2008.

LOUISE MELVILLE CRANE Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home Tallulah, LA Louise Melville Crane, formerly of Newellton, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2008, in Lafayette, LA. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 9, 2008 at First Baptist Church of Newellton with Rev. J. Fulton McGraw officiating. Burial will follow in Legion Cemetery in Newellton under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home of Tallulah. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at First Baptist Church of Newellton. She is survived by her daughter Gloria Marquis and her husband Earl, of Alvin, TX; her three sons Dale Crane and his wife Rosa of Pineville, LA and Keith Crane of St. Joseph, LA and Kirk Crane and his wife Susan of Lafayette, LA; eight grandchildren Melanie Hughes, Chuck Jenkins, Dana Chambliss, Kevin Crane, Jay Crane, Scott Crane, Tiffany Crane and Todd Crane; great-grandchildren Ashley Ostrowski, Emily Hughes, Sarena Chambliss, Brianna Crane, Alex Crane, Kayla Crane, Parker Crane and Brooklyn Crane; her brothers Vernon Melville, Charles Melville and James Melville; her sisters Lavada Long, Llewelyn Gasaway, Helen Bottrell, Lorraine Rucker, Joyce Bonds and Margaret LaRoe. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Talmadge Crane and her parents Leon Melville and Mae Segers Melville; brothers David Melville, Harvey Lee Melville and Garland Melville; sisters Annie Ruth Meyers and Dorothy Jean Melville. Mrs. Crane was born in Brookhaven, MS and was a resident of Tensas Parish for over 60 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Newellton. She was Administrator of Heritage Manor Nursing Home through its transition to the Newellton Nursing Home. "Miss" Louise will be dearly missed by her extended church family. Originally published May 09, 2008.

ODELL CHEEK ALLEN Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Odell Cheek Allen, age 95 of Clarks will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 10, 2008 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Jack McKeithen officiating. Her granddaughter, Rebecca Easley will deliver the eulogy. Interment will follow in the Riverview Cemetery in Monroe. Mrs. Allen was born in Mangham on December 30, 1912 to the union of Harvey O and Addie Loraine Cheek and died Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at the Citizens Medical Center in Columbia. She was a retired seamstress with LaSevilla Fashions and later she worked for Canal Barge Lines. She was also a member of the Clarks Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband: Tom Allen, her brothers: Artis Cheek, Woodrow Cheek, Elmer Cheek, Thurman Cheek and Percy Cheek and her sisters: Maudie Richardson, Ella Gammill, Evelyn McDaniel, Thelma LaCas and Helen Sue Brazille. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law: R. H. and Wanda Allen of Memphis, TN, her daughter: Earline Eason of Clarks, her daughter and son-in-law: Betty Jean and Murphy Ballard of Clarks, her grandchildren: Johnny W. Eason, Mark Allen Eason, Randall Hue Allen, Aronda Allen Thetford and Rebecca Elizabeth Easley, ten great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, her brother and sister-in-law: Herman and Betty Cheek of Pineville and her sisters: Agnes Cheek Aldy of Batesville, MS and Myrtis Cheek Clack of Rayville. Pallbearers will be Johnny W. Eason, Jr., Mark A. Eason, John L. Thetford, Lonnie R. Easley, Justin M. Eason and Jake L. Thetford. Visitation will be Friday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia. Originally published May 09, 2008.

THOMAS JOHN MOUTZ Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Memorial Services will be held for Thomas John Moutz, 66, of West Monroe, LA at 3:00 PM on Saturday May 10, 2008 with visitation held between 1:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. with Rev. Jerry Salisbury officiating at the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home located at 300 McMillan Drive in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Moutz passed away May 6, 2008. He was born October 24, 1941 in Elkin, West Virginia and raised in Canton, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his beloved father, Wilson Glen Moutz. John was awarded the degree of Juris Doctor from the Cleveland Marshall College of Law on June 12, 1970 and enjoyed a distinguished legal career that spanned several decades and three continents. John retired as McDermott Corporation's Lead Corporate Counsel. After retirement, John was an avid stock investor, successful golfer, and strident political analyst. John had a magnanimous personality that loved to debate, joke and state his opinions with great authority. Yet John was also sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, had a genuine affection for animals, and was deeply concerned for the underprivileged. John's values ran deep but surfaced on many occasions. John attributed his character to Boy Scout training, Fatherly Guidance and the Oath of Law he was sworn to uphold and in every sense of the word a True Gentleman and a Man of Honor. John is survived by his wife, Carolyn Crawford - Moutz; son, Eric J. Moutz and wife Lisa of Boulder, CO; daughter, Vanessa Crawford - Jones and husband Paul of Orlando, FL; son, Christopher Michael Crawford and wife Brandi; grandson, Noah Christopher; mother in law, Hazel Collins; and extended family members and his best friend and pal, his beloved dog Dippy. The family would like to express our sincere appreciation for everyone's assistance, concerns and prayers and comfort given. Any donations or memorials may be sent to the Volunteer Lawyer Association of Northeast Louisiana. Online Condolences/Registry: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published May 09, 2008.

WILLIAM HENRY "BILLY" HUBBARD Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA Funeral services for William Henry "Billy" Hubbard will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, May 9, 2008 at the Rayville United Methodist Church with Charles Germany officiating. Internment will follow at the Rayville Masonic Cemetery. Visitation for friends and family will be held from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Brown-Holley Funeral Home Thursday May 8, 2008. Mr. Hubbard was born at his parents home in Rayville, LA., September 8, 1924. He passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at Richardson Medical Center after a brief illness. Billy was a faithful member of Rayville United Methodist Church for over 65 years. He was a veteran of World War II serving in General Patton's 44th Engineer Combat Battalion. After returning from his service in the military, he graduated from Louisiana State University in Mechanical Engineering. Billy immediately returned to Rayville and continued his cattle operation, which he began at age 9. He married his beloved wife, Olga McEacharn of Delhi, LA., August 8, 1948. He was one of North Louisiana's most respected cattleman, serving as the Louisiana Cattleman's Association President, as well as being awarded Louisiana Cattleman of the Year in 1999. Billy proudly served on the board of Directors of Richland State Bank for 29 years, as well as many other area agricultural boards. He is preceded in death by his father, Mr. Lewis Henry Hubbard, Sr., his mother, Myrtle Scott Hubbard and brother, Lewis Henry Hubbard, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Olga McEacharn Hubbard, his three daughters, Anne Richardson and her husband, Chris of Houston, TX., Patricia Bonnette, Susan Adcock and her husband, Mike of Rayville. Grandchildren, Christan Richardson Fuqua and her husband, Matt, Henry Richardson, Leslie Richardson, Rachel Bonnette, Lauren Bonnette, Hunter Adcock, Neal Adcock, and great grandson, Luke McEacharn Fuqua. Pallbearers: Mack Shelton, Henry Richardson, Hunter Adcock, Matt Fuqua, Neal Adcock and Billy Ray Randle. Honorary Pallbearers: Richland State Bank Board members, Edward Booker. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneral homes.com Originally published May 09, 2008.

mary l. allen, 87
TALLULAH — Mary L. Allen, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

mary bishop, 81
RIDGECREST — Mary Bateman Bishop, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral
home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez, Miss.

michael brent, 55
START — Michael "Butch" Brent, a pipeline inspector, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

jonas christmas iii, 55
Jonas L. Christmas III of Monroe, a laborer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

mary ethel griffith, 81
QUITMAN — Mary Ethel Griffith, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fellowship Cemetery, Quitman.

ann guimbellot, 63
DELHI — Ann Ogden Guimbellot, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Lamar Baptist Church. Visitation is 4 p.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be in Lamar Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

virginia hattaway, 96
BASTROP — Virginia Elizabeth Hattaway, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Bartholomew Cemetery.

maurice hester, 81
Maurice Hester of Monroe, a retired Columbia Chemical employee, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Victory Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

shelia f. hutson, 53
MANSFIELD — Shelia F. Hutson died Monday. Services are 5 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Silver Cross Cemetery.

james k. irvin, 75
James K. Irvin of Monroe, retired from city of Monroe water treatment plant, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

seth jones, infant
BONITA — Seth Lindon Jones, the infant son of Jonah and Sommar McKoin Jones, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Grace Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Bonita Cemetery.

ronald kie, 68
DELHI — Ronald Kie, a laborer, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church, Dunn. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Delhi. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

john t. kirksey sr., 54
John T. Kirksey Sr. of West Monroe, a self-employed carpenter, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

margie gordy lea, 83
WINNSBORO — Margie Rue Gordy Lea, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

lois p. machen, 88
TALLULAH — Lois P. Machen, died Thursday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Silver Cross Cemetery, Tallulah. Visitation is 2 p.m. Saturday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

edgar owens sr., 88
COLUMBIA — Edgar Owens Sr., a sawmill worker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Brownville Baptist Church, Columbia. Visitation is 8 a.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

cleveland scott, 80
Cleveland Scott of Monroe, a butcher, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

jessie lee teate, 92
HOUSTON — Jessie Lee Teate, a homemaker, died April 29. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kingdom Hall, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Ward Ben Cemetery, Gilbert.

stazzie lewis yearby, 85
DETROIT — Stazzie Lewis Yearby, formerly of Olla, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

previously acknowledged:
Davis Sr., Jarrett "West": 11 a.m. Saturday, Morning Pilgrim Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Harris, Cahterine "Cat": 2 p.m. Saturday, Beulah Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Holmes, Ima Gene "Jeanie": 2 p.m. today, Sharon Baptist Church, Sharon.
Hubbard, William Henry "Billy": 2 p.m. today, Rayville United Methodist Church.
Hutchinson, Ida B.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe.
Johns, Ann C.: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Winnsboro.
Jones, Phyllis: 11 a.m. Saturday, True Gospel Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Pugh, Travis W.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Carter Cemetery near Bastrop.
Scott, Hubert: 11 a.m. Saturday, Shady Grove AME Church, Mangham.
Shaw, Alberta: 1 p.m. Saturday, Cuba Baptist Church, Gilbert.
Warshaw, Tina: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Vidalia.

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

HEATHER DANYELLE GARSEE HEATHER DANYELLE GARSEE Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Heather Danyelle Garsee, 22, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, May 11, 2008 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home with Rev. George Bonner officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park. Heather is a graduate of Ouachita High School. She loved puzzles and crafts. Heather enjoyed listening to music and spending time with her friends. She is preceded in death by her mother, Deniece Garsee; grandfathers, Jim Washington and Eli Garsee; and great grandmother, Alice Delaney. Heather is survived by her father, Allen Garsee; brothers, A.J. Garsee and Mitchell Garsee; sisters, Krista Garsee and Casey Garsee; grandmother, Shirley Washington; aunts and uncles, Kim and Glenda Tyler, Doug and Kathy Garsee, Steve and Meg Garsee, and Pete and Debra Riehm; and numerous cousins. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Saturday, May 10, 2008 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Online Condolences/Registry: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published May 10, 2008.

IN MEMORY OF MICHAEL BLAKE TUCKER 11/18/83-5/8/07 I'm going to Wal Mart, come on Son, Without you, it won't be much fun . Mom needs some groceries, stuff like that, But the other say I spied a bat, A ball and glove and batting tee, We need some pracitice, 'what say thee?" I'll throw until my arm gives out, I'll prop it up tonight no doubt! I'm just too old to throw for long, But you won't listen to that sad song ' Just one more bucket, come on Dad' To think of all the fun we had! Now listen fathers, one by one. If you're not pitching with your sons, Show'em you love'em in other ways. We never know how many days They have until their race is run. Without then, it won't be much fun. We miss you BLAKE, more every day, Mom & Dad, Dawn, Kristie, Mindy, Annabeth, Gran & Diana |0000988476-01-1.jpg Originally published May 10, 2008.

KANDICE NICOLE "NIKI" WELLS DUFFEY KANDICE NICOLE "NIKI" WELLS DUFFEY Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Niki Wells Duffey, 25, of Monroe, will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, May 11, 2008, at Paron Baptist Church with Rev. Terry Ganey officiating. Interment will follow in Ouachita City Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Duffey passed away Thursday, May 8, 2008, at St. Francis North Hospital. She was a member of Paron Baptist Church and a graduate of Linville High School. Niki was known for her love and kindness to all who knew her. A loving wife with a beautiful smile. She loved Brandon and her family so much. She will be missed. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Brooks Wells; aunt, Eula McKinney; and great grandmother, Daphane Pearson. Survivors include her husband, Brandon Duffey; mother, Marcia Wells of Swartz, LA; father, J. R. Wells of Junction City, AR; sister, Megan Wells of Swartz, LA; grandmother, Sandra Nixon of Sterlington, LA; grandparents, Huey and Emilie Jinks of West Monroe, LA; great grandmother, Irene Hall of Bastrop, LA; uncle, Kent and Tina Jinks of West Monroe; aunt, Rhonda and Danny George of Sterlington, LA, and Ecko Wells of Newton, IL; cousins, Jon Michael, Lacey, and Katy; in laws: Wilma and T. A. Duffey of Sterlington; Robby and Sybil Duffey of West Monroe; Debra Wall of Sparks, NV; Dawn and Adam Day of West Monroe; Ronnie and Sharon Duffey of Swartz; Paula K and Billy Wilson of Monroe; Ethel Johnson of Monroe. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published May 10, 2008.

Joe Peyton Adams, 82
MAGNOLIA, Ark. — Joe Peyton Adams died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Central Baptist Church, Magnolia. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Magnolia. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Daniel Alexander Sr., 91
HARRISONBURG — Daniel Alexander Sr., a retired farmer, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kidron Baptist Church, Harrisonburg. Visitation is 4 p.m. until time of services today at the church. Burial will be in Heard Cemetery, Manifest, under the direction of Young’s Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Michael Brent
START — Michael “Butch” Brent, a pipeline inspector, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at River of Life Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro under the direction of Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Donald R; Burkett
Donald R. Burkett of Monroe, a retired business owner, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Harris Funeral Home, Richland, Pa. Burial will be in Grandview Cemetery, Johnstown, Pa. Local arrangements were handled by Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Thomas Cockerham
FERRIDAY — Thomas Cockerham, a commercial fisherman, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Chester Lee Jordan
GRAMBLING — Chester Lee Jordan, a retired professor from Grambling State University, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Lewis Temple CME Church, Grambling. Visitation is noon until service time Monday at the church. Burial will be in Scott Memorial Garden Cemetery, Hope, Ark. under the direction of King’s Funeral Home, Ruston.

John Moutz
John Moutz of West Monroe, a retired McDermott Corp. attorney, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Ollie Faye Jagers Smith
RAYVILLE — Ollie Faye Jagers Smith, a Mary Kay consultant, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ambrielle South, Infant
NEWELLTON — Aumbrielle South, infant daughter of Jere’ South, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

Dr. Charles Edward Ussery, 55
RAYVILLE — Dr. Charles Edward Ussery, a dentist, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Georgetown Cemetery. Visitation is 9-11 a.m. today at Brown Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Rev. Fred E. Wilson, 54
The Rev. Fred E. Wilson of Monroe, a minister, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Zion Hill Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Sunday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Gloria Vassell, 67
WISNER — Gloria Vessell, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

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

GERALD KENNETH FARRAR Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville, LA Gerald Kenneth Farrar Sr. was born July 31, 1926 in Lillie, Louisiana. He passed away on May 9th, 2008 at Saint Francis Medical Center. He graduated from Bernice High School and attended Louisiana Tech University. He proudly served his country for two years in the Pacific during World War II. He married the love of his life Annette Reid of Bernice in 1949. From this marriage came two children: daughter, Jann and son, Ken. The Farrar's are members of the United Methodist Church in Farmerville. Gerald was the owner of Farrar Funeral Home until his retirement in 2001. He was a man of great integrity and will be remembered for his compassion and kindness to the families he served. As a civic minded member of the community he held various positions in the Jaycee's , Lion's Club, Ducks Unlimited, Chamber of Commerce, and VFW. He was awarded the lifetime achievement award from the Louisiana Funeral Director's Association, honored as a lifetime member of the American Legion and voted Businessman of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce. His since of humor and fun loving spirit left those around him with a smile. In his lifetime, Gerald enjoyed hunting, fishing, and most of all flying. He earned his private, seaplane, and commercial aviation licenses. He was preceded in death by parents, John Malon and Nannie Bennett Farrar, sister-in-law Faye Farrar. He is survived by wife-Annette Reid Farrar of Farmerville, daughter-Jann Farrar of Monroe, son-Ken Farrar of Farmerville, brother-John Malon Farrar of Ruston, two nephews-Greg Farrar of Washington, D.C. and John Farrar of Longview, Texas. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM on Sunday at Farrar Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 2:00PM Monday at Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville with Bro. Johnny Hankins and Bro. Larry White officiating. Interment will be in the Bernice Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Pallbearers will be John Farrar, Bill Martin, Mike Martin, Jason Martin, Rob Martin and Tim Garlington. Honorary Pallbearers: Jerry Morris, Blain Owens, Carlton White, Coleman Malone, Roy Wiltcher, Randy Reid and Bill Halley. The family wishes to express their love and appreciation to Ms. Jerry Fields, Dr. Frank Weinholt, and Dr. David Hebert. In lieu of flowers, donations may be make to the Alzheimer's Association 322-2828. www.alz.org. Online condolences may be made at www.farrarfh.com.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY HUSBAND, MY BEST FRIEND, DADDY & PAW-PAW JERRY BENNETT 2/8/47 – 5/15/07 It seems only yesterday that God took you from us to dwell with him forever. We miss your sense of humor and the way you could make us laugh. You were one of a kind! One of your greatest qualities was to always listen and let us know how much you cared and loved each of us. There are still tears but when we think back to some of the wonderful times we shared as a family we can now smile knowing how fortunate we are to have so many great memories. As long as we live your memory will remain alive. We Miss You, Sandra, Shawn, Shane, JJ, Summer, Ashton, Cole, Kendyl and a host of friends. Originally published May 11, 2008.

IN MEMORY OF: Jack Wayne Byrom, III July 13, 1978 - May 11, 2005 Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed... so very much! Love, Mom, Micheal & Kelsie

MICHAEL "BUTCH" BRENT Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Funeral services for Michael "Butch" Brent, 55, of Start, LA will be held at River of Life Church on Monday, May 12, 2008 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Dave Phillips officiating. Interment will follow at Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Butch Brent was born December 01, 1952 in Winnsboro, LA and passed away Wednesday May 07, 2008 at Helena, Arkansas. He was a resident of Start and a Pipeline Inspector. He Served in the U. S. Navy. He was preceded in Death by: Parents- Odell and Dottie Brent; Mother Kathryn (Carter) Loflin; Mother in law-Avis Armstrong; Grandchild-Sylas Blackwell Survivors include: Wife Cat (Armstrong) Brent of Start, LA ; Son David Brent of Winnsboro, LA; Daughter Regina Blackwell and husband Michael of Winnsboro, LA ; Father in law-Charlie Armstrong Jr. of Winnsboro, LA; Brother Jerry Brent of Winnsboro, LA; 2 sisters Joyce Sisk of Birmingham, AL and Carol McNeilley of Belle Vista, AR; 2 Grandchildren-Jonah Blackwell and Emme Cate Blackwell of Winnsboro, LA. The Pallbearers will be Jim Davis, Danny Sledge, Randy Franks, Mike Ellerbe, Ricky Taylor, and Glen Justice. The Honorary Pallbearer will be Horace Wilson. "Butch was my best friend and the most loving husband, dad, and friend anyone could ask for. Heaven just received one of the best. I was blessed to be his wife. 'I'll love you forever, Baby." Cat. The family will receive friends at River of Life Church from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Sunday, May 11, 2008. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity. com Originally published May 11, 2008.

OLLIE FAYE JAGERS SMITH Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA Services for Mrs. Ollie Faye Jagers Smith will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, May 12, 2008, at the First Baptist Church of Rayville with Dr. Ernest Winburn officiating. Interment will be at the Rayville Masonic Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Rayville. Ollie Faye was born November 20, 1937, in Holly Ridge to the union of Joseph Hed Jagers and Rosa Virginia Stansell Jagers. She passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2008, at St. Francis North Hospital in Monroe. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Herschel Wilmer Smith and her sister Betty Jagers Smith. She is survived by her sons Robert Nathaniel Smith and wife Arlene of Tomahawk, Wisconsin and Bruce Wayne Smith of Rayville, her sister Pam Jagers Rushing of Monroe and special friend Reginald Thomason of Rayville. Other survivors include granddaughters Heather Smith Hayes and husband Nick, Alexis Smith Arpke and husband Steve, and great grandson Jesse Hayes all of Tomahawk, Wisconsin, five nieces and numerous cousins. Ollie Faye was a 1956 graduate of Rayville High School. She was married to Herschel on July 7, 1956, in Rayville. After marriage, she completed further education at BMI in Monroe with emphasis in accounting. When her sons entered school, she worked as an accountant at various locations in Rayville. Herschel's employer transferred them to Hattiesburg, Mississippi, where she owned and operated a flower shop. Upon their return to Rayville, Ollie Faye became a successful Mary Kay Beauty Consultant. Always a dedicated civic servant, she served as a member and officer of the Rayville Beautification Committee, Lambda Kappa Club, the Richland Parish Arts Council, Palmetto Garden Club and Rhymes Memorial Library Board of Directors. A lady of many talents, she enjoyed art, gardening, flower arranging and decorating. Ollie Faye was a lifelong member of the Baptist Church. She faithfully served the First Baptist Church as a children's teacher, on the grounds and sanctuary committee, on the family ministry team and was a member of the Gleaners Sunday School Class and Saints Alive. She will be sorely missed by her many friends, especially her antiquing buddies and the Red Hat Ladies. Serving as active pallbearers will be Johnny Bond, Henry Cumpton, J.L. McConathy, Orrie Gene Morris, Kenneth Newson, and John Ramsey. Honorary pallbearers are Glen Carroll, Simmie Dulaney, Max Livingston, Wallace Livingston, B.J. McKnight, and Max Peters. Visitation will take place on Sunday, May 11, at Brown-Holley Funeral Home from five until eight PM. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Prayer Garden or to a favorite charity. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneral homes.com Originally published May 11, 2008.

ROSARIO (ROY) F. SCALIA, M.D. Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Dr. Rosario (Roy) F. Scalia, 77, of Philadelphia, PA, formerly of Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at St. Matthew Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph Puthuppally officiating. Interment will follow in St. Matthew Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Dr. Scalia was born March 23, 1931 in Monroe, LA to Frank A. and Lucille (Forbita) Scalia. He passed away May 8, 2008 in Philadelphia, PA. His education was at Neville High School in Monroe, LA and Subiaco Academy in Alaska. He graduated from LSU, Baton Rouge, LA, received his medical (MD) degree from National University of Ireland in Galway, and completed his residency in General Surgery in Michigan and Youngstown, OH. Roy was a Clinical Instructor, Department of Medicine, at Tulane University Medical Center, New Orleans, LA. Dr. Scalia's military services include: active duty, USN MC, Navy Undersea Medical Institute, US Submarine Base, New London, CT; served as Nuclear Submarine, Squadron 18, Medical Diving Officer, with Secondary duties in Spec warfare, Goose Creek, SC; active duty, USAF, R, MC, assistant base surgeon (Special Forces) Cannon AFB, Clovis, NM; served as a force medical officer, in the Persian Gulf, Desert Storm, on the USS Aubrey Fitch, FFG-34; and received an Honorable Discharge March 31, 1999, rank of Commander, US Navy. Dr. Scalia's International experiences include: McDermott International, Gulf Oil Field Hospital, Niger River Dredging Co, Global Marine Co, where he was the Chief Medical Assistant and Expeditor, serving in Nigeria, Sub-Saharan, Fernando PO, with tours to the Middle East to include: Egypt, Lebanon, France, England, Spain, Italy, Malta, Holland, The Canary Islands, and Denmark. Dr. Scalia was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Angelo (Buffalo) Scalia and William Patrick Scalia. Survivors include his five children, Michael A. Scalia, Patrick S. Scalia, William Scalia, Antonino Scalia, and Elizabeth Scalia; his companion, Judy Allen, who cared for him at home in Philadelphia since his first stroke in June 2004 until his death; five grandchildren, Victoria Scalia, Jessica Scalia, Nathan Scalia, Aaron Scalia, and Ultan McCain; two sisters, Josephine (Scalia) Simmons of Monroe, LA and Eunice (Scalia) (Banks) Andrews of West Monroe, LA; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and a Vigil Wake service at 6:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

RUFUS H. MERRIETT Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home Tallulah, LA Funeral services for Mr. Rufus H. Merriett, age 77, will be held at 3 PM, Monday, May 12, 2008 at the First United Pentecostal Church, Newellton, LA. Burial will at the Merriett Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 PM, Sunday, May 11, 2008 at the United Pentecostal Church. He was born October 27, 1930 at Extension, LA in Franklin Parish. He lived in Tensas Parish for 40 years. He was a retired offshore toolpusher and a farmer. He was also a Tensas Parish Police Juror and a member of the First United Pentecostal Church. He is survived by his wife Sharon G. Burnette Merriett of 42 years; 4 sons, Rufus Anthony Merriett and wife April of West Monroe, LA, Todd Leland Merriett and wife, Terrie of St. Joseph, LA, Jimmy Ray Merriett and wife Carolyn of Walker, LA and Carl Leon Merriett and Faye of Tickfaw, LA.; one daughter, Carolyn Sue Nix of Denham Springs, LA; 5 grandsons, Steven of Denham Springs, LA, Blake of Baton Rouge, LA, Jimmy Jr., of Walker, LA, Christopher Todd of St. Joseph, LA and Jon Anthony of West Monroe, LA; 3 granddaughters, Ashley Ann of Calhoun, LA, Shelby Rae of Calhoun, LA, and Tonya Hughes of Lafayette, LA; 5 great-grandchildren and many neices and nephews. Pallbearers will be nephews, Howard Merriett, David Merriett, John Merriett, Jeffery Merriett, Heath Merriett, and Kiah Van Burnette. Originally published May 11, 2008.

WILLIAM PHILLIP BIBLE Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA Funeral services for Phillip Bible, 55, of Warsaw Community will be held at 11AM, Monday, May 12, 2008 at Warsaw Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Harper, Rev. Buck Curry and Rev. Dennis Fontenot officiating. Visitation will be held at Warsaw Baptist Church from 4:00 to 9:00PM Sunday . Burial will be in the Lamar Community Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Phillip went home to be with his Lord and Savior early Saturday morning at St. Francis Medical Center following a courageous battle from cancer. He was a life long resident of the Warsaw Community and a Deacon of Warsaw Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Crowville High School Class of 1970 and then graduated from NLU with a degree in Building Construction in 1974. Phillip has been employed most of his life in the Ag Business including Terrick (Terral Far