February - 2008 - Obituaries from The News-Star

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

ALVIN WILSON (BILL) NEWKIRK Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Alvin Wilson (Bill) Newkirk went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, January 30, 2008. Services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, February 2, 2008, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, Louisiana; interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Services will be officiated by Dr. Alan Miller, Reverand of First Baptist Church, Monroe. Mr. Newkirk was born on January 11, 1925 at his family farm home in Jessieville, Arkansas. He graduated from the Jessieville High School. He attended Arkansas Tech at Russellville and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville where he graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering. Mr. Newkirk entered the US Navy on December 23, 1943. He attended the University of Texas in the Naval Aviation Cadet Program (V-5); Naval Air Technical Training Command (NATTC) in Norman, Oklahoma; Naval Air Gunnery School, Whidbey Island, Washington. Mr. Newkirk was also stationed at Jacksonville, Florida and Miami Florida. As a member of the bomber squadron during World War II, he was stationed in the Pacific at Hawaii, Iowa Jima, Tinian, and Saipan. Mr. Newkirk was honorably discharged on June 4, 1946. He was a 53-year member of First Baptist Church, Monroe, Louisiana and served as a lifetime deacon. He enjoyed hunting, camping, attending church, and playing golf. Mr. Newkirk began working with the Army Corps of Engineers in October 1949 in Vicksburg, Mississippi. He was assigned to the Monroe, Louisiana office of the Corps of Engineers in June 1951. He was the Resident Engineer for the construction operation and maintenance of the Ouachita River Navigation System in Arkansas and Louisiana. He retired as Resident Engineer from the Monroe Navigation Field Office on September 28, 1985 with 38 ½ years of service. Mr. Newkirk was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin Forest and Eula Ward Newkirk; sister, Esther Zeigler, and three brothers, Howard, Jeff, and John Newkirk. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Myrtis Mophett Newkirk; daughter, Debra Newkirk Hazelwood and husband Dwight Hazelwood of Knoxville, TN; son, Al Gordon Newkirk and his wife Kandi Rickel Newkirk of Cullowhee, NC; and one granddaughter, Alyson Florence Hazelwood of Knoxville, TN. Pallbearers are Johnny Newkirk of Bryant, AR; Ronnie McKnight of Little Rock, AR; Greg Mophett and Stephen Mophett both of Jonesville, LA; Jack Windham of Monroe; Tom Howell of Pace, FL; Scott Johnson of Monroe, LA; and Rick Lee of Milton, FL. Honorary pallbearers are all deacons and their wives who served with Bill at First Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation will be Friday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Donations can be made to First Baptist Church, Monroe or the Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

CHARLES ALLEN PUCKITT ROSE-NEATH MARSHALL STREET Shreverpot, LA A worship service celebrating the life of Charles Allen Puckitt, 66, will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 2, 2008, at Faith Tabernacle located 4901 Pine Hill Road, Shreveport, LA. Officiating will be Dr. Shelton W. Young, Pastor Trey Lewis, III, Dr. Lawrence Kennedy and Bro. Brett Puckitt. Interment will follow in Memorial Gardens North, Blanchard, LA. The family invites and will receive friends from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday evening at Rose-Neath Marshall Street Funeral Home and from 1:00 PM until service time at the church Saturday. Charles was born May 11, 1941 in Winnfield, LA and went to meet Jesus in Heaven Tuesday, January 29, 2008. A longtime resident of Blanchard, LA, he was a member of Faith Tabernacle. He retired from KCS Railroad as a Dispatcher after 25 years of service. Charles had been blind for 24 years of his life, but his disability never stopped his being a "Warrior for God". Friends and family will miss him dearly. Charles, through all of his medical conditions including a kidney transplant and being a survivor of cancer, never quit serving and witnessing for Jesus Christ. He was an inspiration to everyone he met. Thank you God for sharing him with us. His father, George Charles Puckitt, preceded Charles in death. Left to cherish beautiful memories are his wife of 47 years, Patricia Manges Kennedy Puckitt of Blanchard, LA; mother, Mary Sue Poole Puckitt of Olla, LA; son, Tim Allen Puckitt and wife, Darlene of Benton, LA; daughters, Kathy Elizabeth and Debra Jeanne Puckitt both of Dallas, TX; grandchildren, Chad Allen Puckitt, Brett Austin Puckitt, Kristen Paige Puckitt and Lauren Victoria Stringer; great grandchild, Carter Allen Puckitt; and one on the way. Pallbearers honoring Charles Puckitt will be Chad Allen Puckitt, Bro. Brett Austin Puckitt, Shane Carlisle, Rodney Patten, Nathaniel Patten, and Jake Patten. Memorials may be made to the Charles Allen Puckitt Memorial Fund, c/o Barksdale Federal Credit Union, P.O. Box 1139, Blanchard, LA 71009 (318-549-8246). Charles was directed by God to put altars back in the church. This memorial will be used for churches. The Holy Spirit clearly guided his footsteps.

ELAINE PEYATTE FONTANA Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Mrs. Elaine Peyatte Fontana, 77, of Monroe, LA, passed away Monday, January 28, 2008. Survivors include children, Gary M. Fontana, Kathey Fontana, Cheryl Fontana Harris and husband Ricky David, and Tod Fontana; grandchildren, Lisa Marie Nance and husband Michael and Michael Todd Fontana; great grandchildren, Chandler, Chase, Macie, and Charlie. The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 2, 2008 from 12 noon until 2:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to Leukemia Foundation in Memphis, TN, Ouachita Parish Public Library, ULM Library, and the Independence Kansas Public Library. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

JOHN THOMAS MCJUNKINS Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, La. Graveside services for John Thomas "Tommy" McJunkins will be at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 2, 2008, at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe with Rev. Weldon Bares officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA. Tommy was born April 24, 1953 in Tampa, FL and died January 30, 2008 in Monroe, LA at the age of 54. He was preceded in death by his father, Billy Willard McJunkins and step-father, Rex Bullock. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Patricia Trimble McJunkins; son, John Thomas McJunkins, Jr.; mother, Sue Bullock all of Monroe, La.; step-mother, Betty McJunkins of Shreveport, LA; brothers, Tim McJunkins and wife, Becky of Longview, TX and Trent McJunkins and wife, Lori of Monroe, LA; sisters, Sarah McAbee of Hartselle, AL and Joni Lindsay and husband, Jeff of Mooringsport, LA; father and mother-in-law, Dan and Betty Trimble of Monroe, La.; brother-in-law, Michael Trimble of Derby, CT; sister-in-law, Peggy Estopinal and husband, Ryan of Nashville, TN; numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and friends beyond count. He enjoyed his family and set aside every Sunday night as Father-and-Son-time, strictly enforced and richly beneficial to both father and son, among those highlights were going to the movies together. Tommy was an entrepreneur, starting two businesses and the managing partner of a third business. He first started McJunkins Tire Center in Monroe in 1980, and then in 1987 started Corporate Computing, Inc. of Monroe. Most recently he, along with partners, acquired and sold Diamond Dodge of Bastrop, LA He was very involved in law enforcement in Ouachita Parish, graduating from the Police Academy at Northeast Louisiana University. He served on the Monroe Police Reserves, Ouachita Parish Sheriff Reserves and the Marshall's office of the City of Monroe all at the same time. Because of his desire to help people, Tommy was drawn to public service and in 1995 ran successfully for Ouachita Parish Police Juror. He was reelected, without opposition, for a second term in 2000 and resigned in 2001 to devote more time to his family and business. Tommy was a member of the Lea Joyner United Methodist Church in Monroe, LA. He was an enthusiastic flyer of powered parachutes, having flown in numerous meets around the country. He also loved dirt-bike racing and participated in this sport for many years. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday and from 11:30 A.M. until 1:00 PM Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Computer Lab at Ouachita Christian School 7065 Highway 165 North Monroe, Louisiana 71203. The family would like to give special thanks to his special friends David and Kathy Tadlock, Sam and Lisa Birmingham and Glenn and Tammy Robinson; and to his girls as he called them, Debbie Adams, Wendy Gentry and Cathy Mulhearn. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

LAUREL RUSSELL HENDRIX Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Laurel Leigh Russell Hendrix, age 44 of Columbia will be held 2 PM, Saturday, February 2, 2008 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Eugene Dunn officiating. Interment will follow in the Adams Cemetery west of Kelly. Laurel was born in Monroe on July 3, 1963 and passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at M. D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, TX. She lived life to the fullest and loved to do crafts. She was a big worker with The Angel Tree of Caldwell Parish. She was a loving mother and a devoted friend to all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband: Tommy Hendrix. Survivors include her children: Kaci Wilks and Presley Hendrix, her son: T.G. Hendrix, her step-daughter: Carol Ann May of Columbia, her step-son: Jon Cader, her step-granddaughter: Anna Hunt, her step-grandson: Jon Michael Cader all of Columbia, her parents: Terry and Ann Shields of Calhoun and her brother: Larry Hamilton of Calhoun, LA. Pallbearers will be Glenn Hendrix, Dale Hendrix, Ricky Ratcliff, Jamie Duff, Buster Mullin and Mark Mathieu. Visitation will be Friday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM and Saturday from 11:00 AM until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia.MR. LISTON "L.J.," GARDEBLED Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston, LA Funeral services for Mr. Liston "L.J.," Gardebled, age 75 of Ruston, will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 2, 2008 at Owens Memorial Chapel in Ruston with Rev. Dale Oden officiating. Burial will follow in Cook Cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Mr. Gardebled was born November 2, 1932 in New Orleans. He died January 31, 2008 in Ruston. Mr. Gardebled enjoyed playing dominoes, researching his family's genealogy, and being with his friends at the barber shop. Mr. Gardebled was a board member for the Council on Aging, a member and Past Master of Ruston Lodge #106 F&AM, alumni member of Delta Chi Fraternity for 15 years, and a member of Temple Baptist Church. He retired from Bell South as a manager after 36 years. Mr. Gardebled is survived by his wife of 50 years: Carolyn Rabb Gardebled; Children: Barry Gardebled & wife Pattie of Wappingers Falls, NY; Paul Gardebled & wife Renee of Mandeville, Brent Gardebled & wife Susan of Sulphur; 3 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren; Brothers: Bob Gardebled & wife Judy of Metairie, Phil Gardebled & wife Dedra of Poplarville, MS. He was preceded in death by his sisters Helen Keely & Eula Nolan. Pallbearers will be grandsons Stephen and Matthew Gardebled and members of Ruston Lodge #106. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Adult Five Men's Sunday School Class at Temple Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 8:00 PM Friday February 1, 2008 at Owens Memorial Chapel. To leave an on-line memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorial funeralhome.com.

MRS. LOUISE OSBON HORN Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mrs. Louise Osbon Horn age 83, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 2, 2008 at Hasley Gazebo with Pastor Jack Fry officiating. Interment to follow at Hasley Cemetery, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Horn was born September 27, 1924 in Delhi, LA and passed away surrounded by loving family members on January 30, 2008, after a long battle with cancer. She was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who enjoyed cooking, reading and socializing with friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Horn; parents, Ed and Zola Osbon; brother, Isaac Osbon; sons-in-law, Delmas Thorne and Manning Blazier Jr.; and grandsons, Johnny Miller and Elvis Ellis. Survivors include 5 daughters, Jeanie Thorne of West Monroe, Peaches McKnight and husband Dale of West Monroe, Maureen Horn of West Monroe, B. A. Blazier of West Monroe and Laureen Horn of Ruston; brother, Edgar Osbon of Bastrop; 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Chad Baugh, Jeremy Perkins, Robert Thorne, Robbie Tolbird, Todd Walker, and Brian Moore. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until 12:30 PM Saturday Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. A special word of appreciation is expressed to Dr. Warren A. Daniel, Jr., Dr. Marshall L. Leary, Jr. and the Patient's Choice Hospice Center. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

Joyce Atkins, 56
FERRIDAY — Joyce Atkins, a certified nurse's assistant, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Ferriday Cemetery.

Elizabeth E. Comanche, 72
Elizabeth "Billie" Evans Comanche of Monroe, a salesperson, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Greater Free Gift Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia City Cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Pauline Ferschoff, 78
BASTROP — Pauline "Ping" Ferschoff, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery.

Elaine P. Fontana, 77
Elaine P. Fontana of Monroe, a retired accountant, died Monday. Visitation is noon-2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Charles Joe Lee, 69
DELHI — Charles Joe Lee, retired from the Air Force, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at North Central Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 4 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Faith Memorial Cemetery, Delhi under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

John T. McJunkins, 54
John T. "Tommy" McJunkins, owner of Corporate Computing, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Thelma Roach Meek, 71
JONESBORO — Thelma Janette Gunter Roach Meek died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Monday at Forest Park West Cemetery, Shreveport. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Alvin 'Bill' Newkirk, 83
Alvin Wilson "Bill" Newkirk of Monroe, a retired Corps of Engineers civil engineer, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

William B. Smith III, 23
William B. Smith III of Monroe, a Barksdale Air Force Base senior airman, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Richwood. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Biddle, Sandra Reeves: 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Blann, Gwendolyn Bradley: 3 p.m. Sunday, Christ Church, West Monroe.Clemons, Amos 'A.C.': 11 a.m. today, Soloman Temple Baptist Church, Monroe.
Ellis, Johnny: 1 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville.
Ford, Thessdonia: 2 p.m. today, Morehouse Association Building, Bastrop.
Henderson, Martha: 11 a.m. today, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Terry.
Hope, George: 11 a.m. today, Lake Providence High School.
Horn, Louise Osborn: 1 p.m. today, Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
James, Joyce Crooks: 4-6 p.m. today, Grace Episcopal Church, Monroe.
Johnson, Loretta: 2 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Livingston, Robert: 11 a.m. today, Richland United Pentecostal Church, Holly Ridge.
Lloyd, Obra: 2:30 p.m. Feb. 9, Farmerville Recreation Center.
Mathews, Jerry 'Monk': 2 p.m. today, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
McDonald, Myrle: 1 p.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
McDowell, Monroe: 11 a.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi.
Nelson, Deborah K.: 11 a.m. today, Marion Baptist Church, Marion.
Radcliff, Johnnie Hill: 10 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Scott, Phillip: 11 a.m. today, Triumph Baptist Church, Monroe.
Tennant, Cedric: 1 p.m. today, Alexandria No. 2 Baptist Church, Oak Ridge.
Thomas, Daisy: 11 a.m. today, Newellton Chapel Baptist Church, Newellton.
Van Buren, Olevia: 11 a.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Walker, Willie Ervin: 2 p.m. today, Newlight Baptist Church, Wisner.
Wallace, Cecile Jordan: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Weakley, Irene Renaud: 7 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Williams, Dorothy: noon Monday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville.
Williams, Louis: 2 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

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

BETTY MCDUFF MCCARTNEY Riser Funeral Home Olla, LA Services for Betty Ann McDuff McCartney, age 71 of Olla will be held at 2 PM , Sunday, February 3, 2008 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Olla with Rev. Johnny Phillips and Rev. Randy Ray officiating. Interment will follow in the Pinehill Cemetery in Urania. Mrs. McCartney was born in Atlanta, Texas on May 23, 1936 to the union of Virgil Taylor and Madgie Wall McDuff and died Friday, February 1, 2008 at the Hardtner Medical Center in Urania. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Olla. She was preceded in death by her parents, her son: James Richard McCartney, her brothers: Richard Lee McDuff and James Preston McDuff and her sisters: Arlie Merle Simon and Madge Drew James. Survivors include her husband of 53 years: Noble E. McCartney of Olla, her sons: Wayne McCartney and his wife: Linda of Wisner, Paul McCartney of Tyler, TX, her daughter-in-law: Jan McCartney of Slidell, her grandchildren: Adrain Hall, Stephanie Wilson, Bevann McCartney and Nathan McCartney, seven great-grandchildren, her brother: Virgil Taylor McDuff, Jr of Russellville, AR and her sister: Peggy Nell Smith of Olla. Pallbearers will be Joe Rachal, Billy Talley, Nathan McCartney, Phillip Brehm, Bill Hall and Ronnie Biggs. Honorary pallbearers are Jerry Wilson, Jeremy Wilson, L.C. Smith, John McCartney, David Scott and Frank Jones. Visitation will be Saturday from 6 PM until 9 PM and Sunday from 9 AM until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, Hwy 165, Olla.

GWENDOLYN BRADLEY BLANN Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Gwendolyn Bradley Blann, 86, of Shreveport, La., will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday February 3, 2008 at Christ Church in West Monroe, La. with Pastor Tom Lowe officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, La. under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Blann was born August 13, 1921 in New Orleans, La. and passed away January 31, 2008 in Shreveport, La. She is preceded in death by her husband; Earl Blann, Father; Allie Bradley, mother; Laura Fortner Bradley, brother; A.D. Bradley Jr., sister; Madge Bradley Ennis. She is survived by son; Mark Steven and wife Donna, grandsons; David Batson and Steven Blann, sister; Claire Bradley McDaniel Nolley, nieces; Gail McDaniel Lubas, Adrian Ennis Pitre, nephews; Henry Ennis and Gary McDaniel. Visitation will be held Saturday, February 2, 2008 from 5PM until 8PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. and Sunday, February 3, 2008 from 2PM until service time at Christ Church in West Monroe, La. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

JOYCE LEE CROOKS JAMES Monroe, LA Visitation for Mrs. Joyce Lee Crooks James, a retired E.A. Conway X-ray technician, will be held from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM Saturday, February 2, 2008, at Kilbourne Hall of Grace Episcopal Church. Mrs. James passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2008. Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Charles P. James; daughters, Linda Wilkerson of Jonesville, LA, Janice James of Monroe, LA, and Terri James-Hayward and her husband Dr. Michael Hayward of Monroe, LA; son, Charles P. James, II; and four grandchildren, Christiana, Michael Thurner, Thomas James, and Annelies Hayward. In lieu of flowers, memorials maybe made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

OLIVE M. PARKER Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside services for Olive Mary Boynton Parker, 95, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, February 3, 2008 in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Bill Lovett officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Olive was born March 24, 1912 in Rockford, IL and passed away Friday, February 1, 2008 at Glenwood Medical Center. She moved to Monroe at a very young age and was a life-long resident. Olive graduated from Ouachita Parish High School in 1929. She worked at Twin City Printing; Bond's Bakery and for many years helped her husband in the operation of Parker Wholesale. She was a life-long member of Monroe, where she attended First Baptist Church and taught children's Sunday school for many years. She loved playing hymns on the piano in Sunday school and at family gatherings. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Ellsworth Parker, parents Washington and Irene Boynton and her Sibling, Ruth Walton. Survivors include two Sons, James Morris Parker and wife Joan of Monroe, LA and Charles Irving Parker and wife Mary Ellen of Daphne, Al; Four Granddaughters, Gwen Martin and husband Dan, Cheryl Spradling and husband Mike, Allyson Parker, Ginger Parker and One Grandson, James Parker, two Great Granddaughters, Mikayla Spradling and Ashley Spradling; and numerous Nieces and Nephews. Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. until service time Sunday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. The family would like to give a special Thank You to Dr. Dan Hutton and Jeanie Womack and the staff of Glenwood Hospital 6th floor for their special care of Mrs. Parker. Online Registry/Condolences www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

STEPHEN E. MAY Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Stephen E. May, age 54 of West Monroe will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, February 3, 2008 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Frank Sellers officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Cemetery in Calhoun. Mr. May was born in Monroe on October 21, 1953 to the union of Prentice "Jack' and Mary Ann Evans May and died Monday, January 28, 2008 in Laurel, MS. He was an employee of H. C. Price Pipeline Co. He was also a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict having served in the U.S. Air Force. He was preceded in death by his father: Jack May and his brother: John May. Survivors include his daughter: Megan May, his mother: Mary Ann Evans May both of West Monroe, his brother: Prentice May of Jonesboro, his brothers and sisters-in-law: Henry and Dee May of Ft. Worth, TX, Jimmy and Jerri May of West Monroe, his sister: Jackie May of West Monroe, his sister and brother-in-law: Cathy and Richard Hunt of West Monroe. Pallbearers will be Mark May, Richard Hunt, Todd Dedman, Jay Dedman, Joe May, Jonathan Dew, Dewayne May and Scooter Wise. Visitation will be Saturday from 5 PM until 9 PM and Sunday from 10 AM until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia, LA. |0000932463-01-1.jpg

Joyce Atkins, 56
FERRIDAY — Joyce Atkins, a certified nurse's assistant, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Ferriday Cemetery.

Elizabeth E. Comanche, 72
Elizabeth "Billie" Evans Comanche of Monroe, a salesperson, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Greater Free Gift Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia City Cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Pauline Ferschoff, 78
BASTROP — Pauline "Ping" Ferschoff, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery.

Elaine P. Fontana, 77
Elaine P. Fontana of Monroe, a retired accountant, died Monday. Visitation is noon-2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Charles Joe Lee, 69
DELHI — Charles Joe Lee, retired from the Air Force, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at North Central Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 4 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Faith Memorial Cemetery, Delhi under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

John T. McJunkins, 54
John T. "Tommy" McJunkins, owner of Corporate Computing, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Thelma Roach Meek, 71
JONESBORO — Thelma Janette Gunter Roach Meek died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Monday at Forest Park West Cemetery, Shreveport. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Alvin 'Bill' Newkirk, 83
Alvin Wilson "Bill" Newkirk of Monroe, a retired Corps of Engineers civil engineer, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

William B. Smith III, 23
William B. Smith III of Monroe, a Barksdale Air Force Base senior airman, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Richwood. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Biddle, Sandra Reeves: 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Blann, Gwendolyn Bradley: 3 p.m. Sunday, Christ Church, West Monroe.
Clemons, Amos 'A.C.': 11 a.m. today, Soloman Temple Baptist Church, Monroe.
Ellis, Johnny: 1 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville.
Ford, Thessdonia: 2 p.m. today, Morehouse Association Building, Bastrop.
Henderson, Martha: 11 a.m. today, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Terry.
Hope, George: 11 a.m. today, Lake Providence High School.
Horn, Louise Osborn: 1 p.m. today, Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
James, Joyce Crooks: 4-6 p.m. today, Grace Episcopal Church, Monroe.
Johnson, Loretta: 2 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Livingston, Robert: 11 a.m. today, Richland United Pentecostal Church, Holly Ridge.
Lloyd, Obra: 2:30 p.m. Feb. 9, Farmerville Recreation Center.
Mathews, Jerry 'Monk': 2 p.m. today, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
McDonald, Myrle: 1 p.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
McDowell, Monroe: 11 a.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi.
Nelson, Deborah K.: 11 a.m. today, Marion Baptist Church, Marion.
Radcliff, Johnnie Hill: 10 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Scott, Phillip: 11 a.m. today, Triumph Baptist Church, Monroe.
Tennant, Cedric: 1 p.m. today, Alexandria No. 2 Baptist Church, Oak Ridge.
Thomas, Daisy: 11 a.m. today, Newellton Chapel Baptist Church, Newellton.
Van Buren, Olevia: 11 a.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Walker, Willie Ervin: 2 p.m. today, Newlight Baptist Church, Wisner.
Wallace, Cecile Jordan: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Weakley, Irene Renaud: 7 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Williams, Dorothy: noon Monday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville.
Williams, Louis: 2 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

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

ARTHA LEE PATTON LANDRY Greenoaks Funeral Home Baton Rouge, LA A native of Clarks, LA and a retired employee with the Louisiana school for the deaf, she passed away Saturday January 26, 2008 at her home in Baton Rouge, she was 76. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. A memorial visitation was held on Wednesday January 30, 2008 1:00 PMm. until 4:00 PM at the Greenoaks Funeral Home, Baton Rouge, LA. She is survived by 2 daughters, Shelia Dawson, and Wanda Anne Thomas and husband Mark B. Thomas, Sr. sister Mildred Maxine Fish, brother Roy Patton and wife Dorothy and 5 grandchildren Nicholas J. Dawson, Ashley N Allain, Chelsey M. Thomas, Marleigh A. Thomas and Mark B. Thomas Jr. She was preceded in death by her husband, David J. Landry, Sr. parents, Charlie and Lucy Patton, and 5 brothers Clarence, Guy, Woodrow, Jack, Charles, Jr., sisters Avis P. Stamper and Hazel P. Bonaventure.

DIANE SMITH MYERS Dr. Diane Myers was born December 30, 1947, in Austin, Texas. Services were held January 27, 2008, at Arborlawn United Methodist Church, Fort Worth, Texas. The daughter of the late Percine Crow Towery and Dr. Raymond C. Smith. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Texas Christian University, and her Master of Arts and Ph.D. degrees in counseling psychology from Texas Woman's University. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship and clinical internship at Long Island jewish Medical Center-Hillside Hospital for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, new York, N.Y. She was an accomplished therapist, diagnostician, author and speaker. Early in her career she worked for 11 years at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Forth Worth in the Offices of Medical Education, Educational Planning and Development. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, John Myers; son, Shawn Myers; sister, Pattie Menge and her husband, Roy; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of dear friends.

MARVIN HAYES SMITH, SR. Canale Funeral Directors Memphis, Tn. Funeral services for Marvin Hayes Smith Sr., 82, of Memphis and formerly of Greenville, Miss., will be at 10 A.M., Thursday, February 7 at the West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery. He died January 31 at home in Memphis. Mr. Smith, the son of the late William Burris and Elvira Mottley Smith of Greenville, graduated from Greenville High School, where he played on the Mississippi Division 1-A State Championship football team of 1943. He and five of his brothers served in the Army in WWII where he fought at the Battle of the Ardennes and again in the Korean Conflict. Mr. Smith was in the outdoor advertising business in Greenville and was later a commercial artist and sign painter in Memphis and West Monroe, LA, where he retired from Lamar Advertising Company. Mr. Smith was active in the Greenville Kiwanis and Jaycees, where he served as president. He volunteered his time with the Greenville Little Theatre where he created set designs, and the Greenville Summer Carnival where he served as vice president in 1962. In Memphis, he created playing field designs for the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium and helped restore the city owned Grand Carousel as an employee of the Memphis Park Commission. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife of 57 years, Elizabeth Jeanne Adams Smith, of Memphis; a daughter, Deborah Smith Byram, of Memphis; two sons, M. Hayes Smith Jr. of Memphis, and Robert Adams Smith of Whitfield, MS.; a brother, David Mottley Smith of Bastrop, Texas; two grandchildren, Paul Wesley Byram and Mary Elizabeth Byram White of Southaven, MS; and a great grandchild. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to the charity of the donor's choice.

MR. C.J. WILCOXON Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mr. C.J. Wilcoxon, 80, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, February 4, 2008 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Mark Jones and Derrick Jones officiating. Interment will follow in the Twin Cities Memorial Gardens in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Wilcoxon was born on December 22, 1927 in Jonesboro, AR and passed away on February 1, 2008 at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, LA. C.J. was a United States Navy Veteran of WWII. He enjoyed playing Bingo, but most of all he loved spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife, Margie Wilcoxon; daughter, Jeri Gandy and husband James; grandchildren, Derrick Jones and wife Christi, Brad Jones and wife Tabatha and Samantha Gandy; great grandchildren, Chelsea Jones, Jude Jones and Haylie Jones; brother-in-law, George Golemon and numerous nieces and nephews and family members and many good friends. Pallbearers will be Harold Parker, James Parker, Mickey Cook, Matt Bonner, Dennis Veach and Mike Moore. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/ Condolence www. mulhearnfuneral home.com

Catherine C. Barnett, 95
CHATHAM — Catherine Clydell Barnett died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Chatham Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Leigh Brown, 86
SPOKANE, Wash. — Leigh Brown, a homemaker formerly of Ruston, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Visitation is noon Tuesday until service time. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Quitman.

Joe Mary Cummins, 94
Joe Mary McKoin Cummins of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Marie S. Davis, 81
Marie S. Davis of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Richard J. Duddy, 90
ROANOKE, Va. — Richard J. Duddy, a retired general manager of Lewis' Stagg Shop, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Simsboro.

John D. Hagan, 88
John D. Hagan of Monroe, formerly of Dry Prong and retired from Colfax Creosoting Co., Pineville, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Pineville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Dry Prong Cemetery.

Elizah 'Bobby' Hawkins, 80
SLIDELL — Elizah "Bobby" Hawkins, a retired contractor formerly of Lake Providence, died Tuesday. Services are 6 p.m. today at Tabernacle Baptist Church, Slidell. Graveside services are ll:30 a.m. Monday at Milliken Cemetery near Lake Providence under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Emma 'MeMa' Hicks, 77
RUSTON — Emma "MeMa" Hicks, a retired trainer at Ruston State School, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Simsboro.

Brenda Joyce Holland, 57
Brenda Joyce Holland of Monroe, a homemaker, died Jan. 29. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Prevailing Faith Bible Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Cemetery.

Stephen McGowen, 38
Stephen McGowen of Monroe, a computer programmer, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington
Road, Monroe.

Olive M. Parker, 95
Olive M. Parker of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. until service time. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Ada Paynes, 93
TALLULAH — Ada Paynes of Tallulah died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Alton D. Pettey, 80
Alton D. Pettey of West Monroe, retired manager of Hartford Steam Boiler Insurance, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Private family graveside services will be in St. Paschal Catholic Church Cemetery.

Toni Black Smith, 45
MER ROUGE — Toni Black Smith died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Blann, Gwendolyn Bradley: 3 p.m. today, Christ Church, West Monroe.
Ferschoff, Pauline: 2 p.m. today, Golden Fuenral Home, Bastrop.
Lee, Charles Joe: 2 p.m. today, North Central Baptist Church, Delhi.
Lloyd, Obra: 2:30 p.m. Feb. 9, Farmerville Recreation Center.
Meek, Thelma Roach: 10 a.m. Monday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Williams, Dorothy: noon Monday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville

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

JOE MARY MCKOIN CUMMINS Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Joe Mary McKoin Cummins, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, February 5, 2008, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Paul Sabin officiating. Private Burial will be in Oak Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery in Oak Ridge, LA. Joe Mary was born on October 17, 1913; the oldest of four daughters born to Dr. Bunnie McKoin and Enid Wimberly McKoin. She attended grade school in Mer Rouge, Louisiana and Georgia Tucker grade school in Monroe. She was a member of the first Monroe Chapter of a high school sorority, DBS. She graduated from Ouachita Parish School and then attended a girl's school, Sullins, in Bristol, Virginia. She received a degree in Kindergarten Primary Teaching at what was known then as Normal in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Joe Mary married Dr. Jay W. Cummins, a physician in Oak Ridge, Louisiana where they lived for several years before moving to Monroe. They were parents to three sons, Bunnie, Jay and Joe. During World War II she was responsible for recruiting ladies in the Sherrouse Area to make bandages for the Red Cross. Joe Mary was a Cub Scout Den Mother for several years, a member of Ouachita Parish Medical Auxiliary and chairman of the Baby Clinic sponsored by the old Junior Charity League which met in the St Francis Hospital basement. She was a member of the National College fraternity Zeta Tau Alpha and served as Pledge Advisor for a time. She owned and operated an antique shop, 5C Country Store for several years. She was a member of the Memorial Methodist Church and taught Sunday School there. Joe Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sisters, Jessie Lee McKoin Woods and Dean McKoin Bushong; a son, Bunnie McKoin Cummins and wife Ann; and a grandson, Richard McKoin Cummins. She is survived by twin sons and their wives; Jay and Betty Cummins of Mangham, Louisiana; Joe and Dot Cummins of West Monroe, Louisiana; one sister; Joyce McKoin Swanson of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, six grandchildren; Erin Paige Cummins, Ryan Deason Cummins, Rebekah Cummins Fuller, Jay Scott Cummins, Mary Ellen Cummins Thompson and Kelley Doucette, also a number of nieces and nephews. Special thanks to grandson Ryan who cared for his grandmother for years. Visitation will be Tuesday from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Any planned memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

LEIGH C. BROWN Spokane, WA Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston, LA Leigh Brown, 86, joined her father and mother, Charlie Napoleon Clay and Betty Cooper Clay, and her son, Greg Brown, in heaven on January 30th. We can only imagine her joy at reuniting with her family and finally seeing her King face to face. She leaves behind her son, Gil B. Brown, of Elk, WA, daughter-in-law, Susan, and her granddaughter and the apple of her eye, Christian. She is also survived by her brothers, Charlie Clay (Anchorage, AK) and Jimmy Clay (Monroe, LA), as well as nieces and nephews Linda Huff (Winnsboro, LA), Sallie Patterson (Huntsville, AL), Herbert Gene Robinson (Winnsboro, LA), and Hugh L. Clay (Mangham, LA). Leigh was born in Winnsboro, LA, and has resided in Ruston and West Monroe. She spent the last 9 years in Washington State with her immediate family. Leigh's passions were studying her Bible (often with her dear friends, Joy and Henry Campbell), and doting on her granddaughter. She loved her sons and family deeply, was generous in helping others, and will be remembered for her grace, dignity, beauty, and her joy and faith in the Lord. The service will be held at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Ruston, La at 2 PM on Tuesday, February 5, 2008. Visitation is from noon until service time at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Antioch Cemetery in Quitman. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org or by phone, (800) 272-3900. To leave a memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorial funeralhome.com

MRS. MARY LEE GURAEDY Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, La. Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Lee Guraedy, 86, of West Monroe, La. will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday February 5, 2008 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, La. with Rev. Oda "Tuck" Roberts officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, La. Mrs. Guraedy died February 3, 2008 at the Stoneybrook Assisted Living. Mrs. Guraedy was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church in West Monroe, La., where she was active in all areas of the church's work. She was a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star and was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Charlie Guraedy. Survivors: Daughters, Pat Rhymes and husband, T. L. and Ila Kay Guraedy; Grandchildren, Shea Crew and husband, Paul, Ron Rhymes and wife, Samantha, and Kayle Waren and husband, Darris; Great Grandchildren, Anne-Claire and Blake Rhymes, Grace and Emma Waren and Keely Crew. Pallbearers will be T. L. Rhymes, Ron Rhymes, Paul Crew, Darris Waren, Earl Hannah Bennett and Gene Rhymes. Visitation will be 5:00 until 8:00 PM Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, La. Memorials may be made to the National Arbor Day, Alzheimer's Foundation or the Fair Park Baptist Church (I Care Building Fund). The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Stoneybrook and Southern Care Hospice. Online Registry/Condolences:www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

STEPHEN KEITH MCGOWEN Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mr. Stephen Keith McGowen, 38, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, February 5, 2008, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. John Moden officiating. Services are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. McGowen passed away Saturday, February 2, 2008. Survivors include his father, Ron McGowen and his wife Sheila of Bastrop, LA; grandmother, Edith McGowen of Monroe, LA; sister, Ashley McGowen Chorette and husband Tripp of Bastrop, LA; brother, Clint McGowen of Monroe, LA; half brother, Brad Dyer; and mother, Francis Dyer of Dry Prong, LA. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

Timothy D. Anderson, 88
QUITMAN — Timothy D. Anderson died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Southern Funeral Home in Jonesboro.

Hazel Mae Boles, 61
Hazel Mae Boles, of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Vincent Burnett, 49
WISNER — Vincent Burnett, a substance-abuse counselor, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Paul No. 1. Burial will follow at Oakley Cemetery in Gilbert. Richardson-Sims Funeral Home in Winnsboro is in charge of arrangements.

Marie S. Davis, 81
Marie S. Davis, a retired business owner, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Sterlington Road. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Moises Delgado, 30
WISNER — Moises Delgado died Sunday. Services are 9 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial is at South Central Cemetery. Visitation is from 7-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Richard J. Duddy, 90
ROANOKE, Va. — Richard J. Duddy, a retired general manager at Lewis' Stagg Shop, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Ruston. Burial is in Antioch Cemetery, Simsboro, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Ella N. Edwards, 98
Ella N. Edwards, of West Monroe, a retired sales clerk, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Edgar L. 'Buddy' Harrison Jr., 63
BASTROP — Graveside services for Edgar L. "Buddy" Harrison Jr., general manager of Moeller's, are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Christ Church cemetery Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home.

Feola Hayes, 80
TALLULAH — Feola Hayes died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.
Sammy Lee Hefner, 56

COLUMBIA — Sammy Lee Hefner, a construction employee, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Emma "MeMa" Hicks, 77
RUSTON — Emma Hicks, a retired trainer at Ruston State School, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Antioch Cemetery in Simsboro.

James W. Jones, 75
CHOUDRANT — James W. Jones, retired from Lauren's Glass, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston.

Luella Darline Lloyd, 79
Luella Darline Lloyd, of Monroe, a retired school bus driver, died Sunday. Services are 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at North Crossings Church. Mulhearn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Pearl K. Morgan, 95
COOS BAY, Ore. — Pearl K. Morgan, a homemaker formerly of Monroe, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe.

Sheila Maxine Parker, 61
OAK GROVE — Sheila Maxine Parker, a seamstress, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Macedonia Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. until services at the church. Burial is at Macedonia Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Homes.

Bernice Polk, 62
Bernice Polk, of Monroe, a project manager in engineering and construction, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. today at University Church of Christ. Burial will follow at Richwood. Miller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Billy R. Russell, 55
COLUMBIA — Billy R. Russell, a Department of Transportation and Development employee, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Jimmie C. Weeks, 70
QUITMAN — Jimmie C. Weeks died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Ansley Cemetery.

Matthew Arnold Whitehead, 19
FERRIDAY — Matthew Arnold Whitehead died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.

C.J. Wilcoxon, 80
C.J. Wilcoxon, of West Monroe, a self-employed businessman, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens.

Bobbie Lois Wilson, 82
BASTROP — Bobbie Lois Wilson, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Magnolia Cemetery in Tullos. Southern Funeral Homes in Winnfield is in charge of arrangements.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Brown, Leigh: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Duddy, Richard J.: 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. Thomas Catholic Church, Ruston.
Hagan, John D.: 10 a.m. today, Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Pineville.
Hawkins, Elizah "Bobby": 11:30 a.m. today, Milliken Cemetery near Lake Providence.
Hicks, Emma "MeMa": 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Holland, Brenda Joyce: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Prevailing Faith Bible Church, Monroe.
Lloyd, Obra: 2:30 p.m. Feb. 9, Farmerville Recreation Center.
Meek, Thelma Roach: 10 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Pettey, Alton D.: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Williams, Dorothy: noon today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville

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

ALANA RAYLYN NARON Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Alana Raylyn Naron will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, February 6, 2008 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev. Shane Warren officiating. Interment will follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Alana was born December 28, 2000 in Monroe, LA and passed away February 3, 2008 in Shreveport, LA. Alana was in first grade at Highland Elementary, she was a student of Ms. Hope Evans and was always a straight A student on the principal's list. She attended In His Steps Fellowship Church. Alana was preceded in death by great-grandmother, Robbie Wheat. She is survived by her mother, Kelley Howard Townsend and step-daddy Chris Townsend; father, Daniel Naron; sister, Crystalyn Swan; step-sister, Lauren Townsend; grandparents; Susan and Jamie Swillie, Steve and Cindy Howard, Johnny and Sue Naron, Linda and Robert Townsend; great-grandparents; Alfred and Margie Howard. Willie and Faye Swillie, Judy and Jesse Brown; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Pallbearers will be Ken Howard, Wayne Howard, Mark Underwood Jr., and Jared Townsend. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 5, 2008 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. In lieu of floral tributes the family requests memorial donations be made to the Alana Naron Fund at Ouachita Valley Federal Credit Union. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

ELLA GIBSON EDWARDS Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, La. Funeral services for Mrs. Ella N. Gibson Edwards, 98, of West Monroe, La. will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at the McClendon Baptist Church in West Monroe, La. with Rev. Aaron Dickinson and Rev. Rick Crandall officiating. Interment will follow in Newton Cemetery near Delhi, La. under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, La. Mrs. Edwards died February 3, 2008 at Ridgecrest Nursing Home. Mrs. Edwards was a member of McClendon Baptist Church for over 25 years. She served as a Sunday school teacher for over 75 years through out her church work. She was a member of West Ouachita Senior Center where she enjoyed teaching, tatting, crochet, and quilting and volunteered for the United Way. She was an accomplished seamstress. She was preceded in death by husband of 35 years, Britt Gibson and second husband of 17 years, Falcon Edwards, and her son, Donald Britt Gibson and 9 Siblings. Survivors: Daughters, Ruth Clayton, Jean Dunham and husband, Johnny, Kathy Folks and husband, Randall; Sister, Velma Daingerfield; 12 Grandchildren and 13 Great Grandchildren. Grandsons will serve as Pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ron Barfield and the McClendon Baptist Van Drivers Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. until service time at the church. Memorials may be made to the McClendon Baptist Church Building Fund. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

JONATHAN CHRISTOPHER ACREE Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Jonathan Christopher Acree, 24 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday February 6, 2008 at Cypress Baptist Church Officiating will be Rev. Larry Eubanks. Interment to follow at Cypress Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Jonathan was born April 18, 1983 in Monroe, LA and passed away February 2, 2008 in West Monroe, LA. He attended Pinecrest Elementary and Middle school and West Ouachita High School. Jonathan was employed at Powder Coating. Jonathan's favorite job, as a cook in the Gulf of Mexico, ended with Katrina. His hobbies were hunting and fishing, especially at the camp with "Maw". From the time he was a small boy, Jonathan could be counted on if you needed a fishing buddy. Uncle "Piggie" will be greatly missed by niece Amber and nephew Cole with whom he spent time. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Frank and George Mae Harper, Nora Bamburg Crowell, John Crowell and James and Lillian Bayles Acree. Survivors are mother, Wanda Crowell Meador and step-father, Derrick Meador of West Monroe, LA; father Ike Acree and step-mother, Trisha Acree of Fairborn, Ohio; step-father, Freddie Joe McVay of West Monroe, LA; brother, James "Jamie" Waldon Acree (Mitzi); sisters, Valerie Acree and Nikkie McDonald, step-brother, Dakota Meador; nieces, Amber Acree and Tabytha McDonald; nephew; Cole Acree; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; special friend, Ramona Woosley. Maternal grandparents: John W. and Bamma "Sam" Crowell, Donald and Alice Meador, Paternal grand parents: Bonnie Acree. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Absher, Russell Hopko, Darren Brister, Jeffrey Osborn, Timothy Taylor and Anthony Deal. Honorary pallbearers will be Deanie Harper, Lance Ray Meador and Steve Brown. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Cypress Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers donations to Chase Bank, 131 Thomas Road, West Monroe, La. 71291 Glenwood Branch, Care of Jonathan Acree account. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

ADVERTISEMENT JUDY MARIE KNIGHT JUDY MARIE KNIGHT Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, LA Born in Lake Providence, Louisiana, on Jan. 9, 1949 Departed Feb. 4, 2008. Funeral services for Judy Marie Knight, age 59, of Transylvania, Louisiana will be held at 2PM on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at Transylvania Baptist Church in Transylvania, Louisiana. Reverends Jeff Eagles and Lamar Skinner will officiate. Burial will be in the Providence Memorial Park Cemetery in Lake Providence, Louisiana. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Lake Providence. Judy was a lifelong resident of Transylvania, Louisiana where she was a member of the Transylvania Baptist Church. She served in the church in many positions and will be greatly missed at the piano. She was a graduate of Lake Providence High School. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from ULM in 1971. In 1974 Judy received her Masters and 30 Plus in Education. She started her teaching career as a third grade teacher at Southside Elementary in 1971. She retired in 2004 as principal of Transylvania Elementary School. Having never had children of her own, her motherly spirit was felt by all who met her. She is preceded in death by her parents, Perry Delton Knight and Mary Pearl Beard Knight; and a brother, Larry Doyle Knight, Sr. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, James Perry and Mary Jean Knight of Lake Providence, Louisiana; sister-in-law, Sharon Knight of Transylvania; neice and her husband, Renee and Ted Schneider of Lake Providence; nephew and his wife, Rick and Melanie Knight of Columbus, Georgia; nephew and his wife, Larry D. Knight, Jr. and Leslie Knight of Monroe, Louisiana; nephew and his wife, Todd E. and Pam Knight of Tallulah, Louisiana. She is survived by her great nieces and nephews: Mary Kathryn Schneider, Madelyn Schneider, Hall Schneider, Katie Knight, Sarah Knight, Kaitlyn Thomason, Lee Thomason, Richard Knight, Megan Knight, Emily Knight, Bo Knight, and Sydni Kaye Knight. Pallbearers are: Mike Bradley, Buddy Fairchild, Billy Ray Harper, Mike Outzs, Jimmy Stuart, and Wayne Wiltcher. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 between the hours of 5:00 P. M. to 7:00 P.M. at Cox Funeral Home in Lake Providence. www.coxfuneral.com

MARIE S. DAVIS Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Marie S. Davis, 81, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 6, 2008, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Clarence Kelly officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Davis passed away Saturday, February 2, 2008. She was a nurse in her younger years. Mrs. Davis was the owner of Orange Julius in Twin City Mall for 14 years before retiring. She was a loving mother with a heart of gold and raised seven children. Mrs. Davis attended Ambassador Baptist Church. Her husband of 60 years, James W. Davis, preceded her in death. Survivors include her children, Deleta Sue Gee, Jimmy Davis and wife Stephanie, Carol Nale and husband Glenn, Darol Davis, Chris Davis, Sheila McGrew and husband Robby, and Lena Pike and husband Brian; sisters, Earline Brannon, Dora Oliver, and Flora Brower; seventeen grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Brian Pike, Willis Wooten, Shane Wooten, James Anders, Richard Oberle, and Dustin Fleming. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

MARY MCBRIDE MCCONATHY Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro, LA Funeral services for Mary McBride McConathy, age 84 of Jonesboro will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 1:00 P.M., at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro. Officiating will be Bro. Billy Mac McBride, Bro. Mac Brunson and Bro. Robert Leach. Interment will follow in the Zions Rest Cemetery in Jonesboro. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at Edmonds Funeral Home from 5:00 P. M. until 9:00 P.M. Mrs. McConathy was born on June 22, 1933, in Jonesboro, she was a homemaker. Mrs. McConathy is survived by two daughters, Carolyn Kelly and husband Phillip of Weston, LA.,Greta Hutchinson and husband Leonard of Quitman, LA. and One son, Louis McConathy and wife Marlene of Hodge, LA., two brothers, Billy Mac McBride and wife Dorothy of Weston, LA. , and James McBride and wife Mary Alice of Goldonna, LA. She is also survived by six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Mrs. McConathy is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Mattie McBride, her husband, A. P. McConathy, two brothers, W.C. McBride and Shaw McBride and one sister, Evelyn Knighten. You may send condolences and view our website at www.edmondsfuneral home.com

MRS. HAZEL MAE BOLES Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mrs. Hazel Mae Boles, 61, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, February 5, 2008 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Jerry Hebert officiating. Interment will follow in the Twin Cities Memorial Gardens in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Boles was born on February 19, 1946 and passed away at the St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, LA on February 3, 2008. She loved raising roses and also loved horses. She is preceded in death by her husband, David Boles; daughter, Rhonda Aikens; son-in-law, Robbin Aikens; her grandson, Jessie Friedman and brother, Jessie Levele McLain. Survivors include her children, Loretta Steele, Patricia Schmidt, Rebecca Brown, Cathy Boles, Jennifer Friedman, Stacy Moore, Michelle Boles, Jamie Boles and Angela Speller; numerous sons-in-laws; seventeen grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren with two more on the way; sister, Carolyn Waltman; brothers, Ronnie McLain, Robert McLain and Roger McLain and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Adam Moore, Cory Moore, Micheal Steele, David Friedman, Steve Schmidt and Victor Banda. Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation. Online Registry/condolences www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

PEARL KILLIAN MORGAN Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Services for Mrs. Pearl Killian Morgan, 95, of Coos Bay, OR, will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, February 6, 2008, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Johnny Hankins and Rev. Ken Renfroe officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, South Grand Street, Monroe. Mrs. Morgan was born January 1, 1913, Winnsboro, LA; but had resided in Monroe, LA the major portion of her life until it became necessary that she move to Coos Bay, OR where she resided until her death Thursday, January 31, 2008. Mrs. Morgan was a Legal Secretary and Assistant Secretary-Treasurer of the Ouachita Valley-Cornie Valley National Farm Loan Association, Monroe, LA. She had been a member of the former Gordon Avenue Methodist Church and the Monroe Methodist Protestant Church, Monroe, LA. Mrs. Morgan was preceded in death by her husband, Howard H. Morgan, Sr.; her parents, Robert R. and Mary Scott Killian; brother, Joseph F. Killian; sisters, Miss Roxie Killian, Mrs. Eunice Killian Lambert, Mrs. Juanita Killian Osterland, and Mrs. Myrtle Killian Hankins. Survivors include her son, Howard H. Morgan, Jr. and his wife, Winnie Jean, of Coos Bay, OR; grandsons, Joseph S. Morgan of Dahlonega, GA, Lewin Dee Gray of Bastrop, LA; granddaughter, Katie Morgan of Texas; and four great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Joseph S. Morgan, Lewin Dee Gray, Will Robert Lambert, Jon Hankins, Matthew Hankins, and Marshall Wright. Honorary pallbearers will be great nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral fhome.com

Bertha Brown, 87
Bertha Brown of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Joe McKoin Cummins, 94
Joe Mary McKoin Cummins of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 10-11 a.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be private at Oak Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery, Oak Ridge.

Ella Gibson Edwards, 98
Ella Gibson Edwards of West Monroe, a retired sales clerk, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at McClendon Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time today at the church. Burial will be in Newton Cemetery, Delhi, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Donald Evans, 55
BASTROP — Donald Evans died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Acie Freeman, 72
Acie Freeman of Monroe, a teacher, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Riverside Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe.

Clinton H. Guillory, 79
VIDALIA — Clinton H. Guillory died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Mary Lee Guraedy, 86
Mary Lee Guraedy of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Sammy Lee Hefner, 57
HARRISONBURG — Sammy Lee Hefner, a construction worker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Rosin Creek Pentecostal Church, Harrisonburg. Visitation is 10 a.m. today until time of services Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Heard Cemetery, Manifest, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Ethan Cole Johnson, infant
WINNSBORO — Ethan Cole Johnson, the infant son of Brook and Dana Johnson, died Saturday. Graveside services are noon today at New Life Cemetery, Winnsboro. Visitation is 10 a.m. until time of services today at Apostolic Tabernacle, Winnsboro. Arrangements are under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Ivory Johnson, 57
BASTROP — Ivory Johnson, a Skinner Saw employee, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

James W. Jones, 77
CHOUDRANT — James W. Jones, a route manager, died Saturday. Services are 4 p.m. Wednesday at New Hope Baptist Church, Choudrant. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Acree Cemetery, Point, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Eleanor Claire Justice, 70
MER ROUGE — Eleanor Claire Justice, a thoracic surgeon, died Sunday. Services are 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Stephen K. McGowen, 38
Stephen Keith McGowen of Monroe, a computer programmer, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Beatrice Nelson, 91
Beatrice Nelson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

James S. Parrott, 72
CHATHAM — James S. Parrott, an electrician, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Toni D. Black Smith, 45
MER ROUGE — Toni Danette Black Smith, a homemaker, died Friday. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Mer Rouge Cemetery.

Betty C. Sorey, 71
Betty C. Sorey of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Bobby Sumler, 54
Bobby Sumler of Monroe, a truck driver, died Jan. 29. Services are 11 a.m. today at Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Matthew A. Whitehead, 19
FERRIDAY — Matthew Arnold Whitehead, a student and restaurant worker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lismore Baptist Church Cemetery.

Theola Wilson, 91
Theola Wilson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Boles, Hazel Mae: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Brown, Leigh: 2 p.m. today, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Burnett, Vincent: 1 p.m. Wednesday, St. Paul No. 1 Church, Wisner.
Davis, Marie S.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Delgado, Moises: 9 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Duddy, Richard J.: 11 a.m. today, St. Thomas Catholic Church, Ruston.
Harrison Jr., Edgar L. "Buddy": 2 p.m. Wednesday, Christ Church, Bastrop.
Holland, Brenda Joyce: 11 a.m. today, Prevailing Faith Bible Church, Monroe.
Lloyd, Luella Darline: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, North Crossings Church.
Lloyd, Obra: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Farmerville Recreation Center.
Weeks, Jimmie C.: 11 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel, Jonesboro.
Wilson, Bobbie Lois: 1:30 p.m. today, Magnolia Cemetery, Tullos

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

BILLY RICHARD RUSSELL Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Billy Richard Russell, age 55 of Kelly will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, February 6, 2008 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Julius Russell officiating and Eugene Dunn speaking. Interment will follow in Old Bethel Cemetery in Grayson. Mr. Russell was born in Columbia on March 18, 1952 to the union of Hebert Ezra and Doris Elaine Claunce Russell and passed away Sunday, February 3, 2008 at Citizens Medical Center. He was retired from the Department of Transportation and Development and previously worked as a truck driver for Double R Trucking. He was a member of the National Angus Assoc. and Cross Roads Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Barkley Russell of Kelly, his mother, Elaine Claunch Russell of Kelly, his daughters and son-in-law, Cathy and Gary Crossfield of Norfolk, VA and Karen Russell of Tallulah, his son, William Russell of Kelly, his brother and sister-in-law, Danny and Sue Russell of Monroe, his sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn and John McCoy of Monroe, three grandchildren, Alexis Crossfield, Andrew Crossfield, and Hunter Robbins. Pallbearers will be Paul McCoy, Brandon Robertson, Phillip Wilkins, Chris Fitzgerald, Keith Barkley, and Tommy Weller. Honorary pallbearers are Lee Barkley, and his co-workers with DOTD and Double R. Trucking. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM and Thursday from 10:00 AM until time of service at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia, LA. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society and Pilots for Patients.

JAMES STOKE PARROTT Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Mr. James Stoke Parrott, 72, of Eros, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday February 7, 2008 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Franklin Pierce officiating. Burial will be in the Chatham Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Mr. Parrott died February 4, 2008 at his residence. Mr. Parrott was a veteran of the United States Airforce serving in the Korean Conflict. Mr. Parrott was preceded in death by his parents, Mut and Addie Parrott; brother, Lloyd Parrott. Survivors include his wife Glen Parrott; sons, Jimmy L. Parrott, Sr., Jerry W. Parrott and wife Susie; grandchildren, Jimmy Jr., Jessica, Lacey, Amy and Lauren Parrott; sister-in-law, Paula Parrott. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Parrott, Sr., Jimmy Parrott, Jr, Bobo Barr, Wayne Waggoner, Dale Waggoner and Tim Harper. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday February 6, 2008 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children's Hospital. Online Registry/Condolence www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

JOHN MILTON RHORER Wilbert Funeral Home Plaquemine, LA Funeral services for John Milton Rhorer, 87, of Plaquemine will be at 11:00 AM, Thursday, February 7 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Plaquemine with visitation in the church from 8:30 until 11:00 AM. He died February 3 at the home of his daughter, Donna, in Monroe, Louisiana. Mr. Rhorer, the son of the late Philip Goode Rhorer and Sybil Marionneaux Rhorer Brown, graduated from Plaquemine High School in 1938. On April 5, 1944, he married Magdalen Louise Hebert, and she was his beloved wife for 64 years. As a member of the U. S. Navy in WWII, he served in the Pacific Theater. He was stationed in San Diego, California, and Whidbey Island, Washington. Mr. Rhorer retired from the Civil Engineering Unit of the Louisiana Department of Highways in 1977 and reveled in years spent in purposeful retirement. A dedicated gardener and an avid fisherman, Mr. Rhorer enjoyed the outdoors and particularly delighted in sharing the intricacies and secrets of fishing with his grandchildren. He was also a member of St. John the Evangelist Church and the Plaquemine chapter of the Knights of Columbus, and American Legion Home Post, No. 167. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, 4 brothers: P. G. Rhorer, Edward Hawley Rhorer, Walter Marionneaux Rhorer, and James Berkeley Rhorer, and his only sister: Kathleen Rhorer Landry. He is survived by his aunt, Margaret Marionneaux of Plaquemine; three daughters, Dr. Donna R. Kjeldaas and her husband Per Martin Kjeldaas of Monroe; Judy Louise Rhorer, also of Monroe, and Sybil R. Lefebvre and her husband, Dr. Richard Anthony Lefebvre, Sr. of Monroe; five grandchildren, John Rhorer Higdon, Sr. and his wife Sheri Judice Higdon of Centerville; Mary Mixon Wilbert Higdon Brinkerhoff and her husband, William Robert Brinkerhoff of Monroe; Angela Williams Watts and husband Dale Lee Watts of Watson; Dr. Richard Anthony Lefebvre, Jr. of Monroe; and Lauren Magdalen Lefebvre of Baton Rouge; four great grandchildren, Carolyn Louise Higdon and her brother, John Rhorer Higdon, Jr. of Centerville; Emily Claire Brinkerhoff of Monroe, and Madeleine Leigh Watts of Watson; and numerous nieces and nephews including John Hawley Landry and Edward Hawley "Skipper" Rhorer. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to the charity of the donor's choice or to the Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis.

JOHNNIE MAE WOMACK PARKER Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Johnnie Mae Womack Parker, 91 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 6, 2008, Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Woody Rimes. Interment to follow at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Born February 17, 1916 in Dodson, LA., she passed away February 4, 2008 in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of MVBC for 55 years, the youngest of nine children of Jack and Mary Etta Womack, formerly of the Gaars Mill community, Winn Parish, the last of the nine to leave this earthly home. She is survived by husband, Marshal Parker; children, Ralph Parker; Donald Parker, wife Lana; Jeanette Rogers, husband Gene; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday from 10:00 AM until service time at the church. Honorary pallbearers, Walter Gates, Jr, J. E. Wilkes, and Erby Tisdale. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

MAGDALEN LOUISE H. Rhorer Wilbert Funeral Home Plaquemine, LA Funeral services for Magdalen Louise H. Rhorer, 84, of Plaquemine will be at 11:00 AM, Thursday, February 7 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Plaquemine with visitation in the church from 8:30 until 11:00 AM. Recently, she was cared for in the Monroe home of her daughter, Sybil, assisted by her other daughter, Judy; but she died February 4 at St. Francis Hospital, in Monroe, Louisiana. Mrs. Rhorer, was lovingly parented and supported by her mother, Louise Dubois Hebert, and her maternal grandmother, Celestine LeBlanc Dubois. She graduated from St. John's High School in 1941 and later from Baton Rouge Business College. On April 5, 1944, she married John Milton Rhorer, and he was her cherished husband for 64 years. Mrs. Rhorer retired in 1987, from Citizens' Bank and Trust where she served as branch manager and bank loan officer. A dedicated homemaker, Mrs. Rhorer enjoyed large gatherings and spared no amount of preparation for family or friends. She loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and they loved nothing more than to gather around her for a card game of Old Maid or Fish. She also enjoyed time with her many friends and was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, the Catholic Daughters of America, the Plaquemine Garden Club, and the Women's Auxiliary of River West Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her mother, grandmother, and husband. She is survived by her three daughters, Dr. Donna R. Kjeldaas and her husband Per Martin Kjeldaas of Monroe; Judy Louise Rhorer, also of Monroe, and Sybil R. Lefebvre and her husband, Dr. Richard Anthony Lefebvre, Sr. of Monroe; five grandchildren, John Rhorer Higdon, Sr. and his wife Sheri Judice Higdon of Centerville; Mary Mixon Wilbert Higdon Brinkerhoff and her husband, William Robert Brinkerhoff of Monroe; Angela Williams Watts and husband Dale Lee Watts of Watson; Dr. Richard Anthony Lefebvre, Jr. of Monroe; and Lauren Magdalen Lefebvre of Baton Rouge; four great grandchildren, Carolyn Louise Higdon and her brother, John Rhorer Higdon, Jr. of Centerville; Emily Claire Brinkerhoff of Monroe, Madeleine Leigh Watts of Watson; and numerous cousins. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to the charity of the donor's choice, or to the Feist-Weiler Cancer Center, LSU Medical Center, Shreveport, Louisiana, or to LifeShare Blood Centers in Shreveport.

MRS. BETTY C. SOREY Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Ms. Betty C. Sorey, 71, of West Monroe, will be held on Thursday, February 7th, 2008, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Officiating will be Bill Smith. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA, under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Born August 19th, 1936, in Bernice, LA, she was a daughter of the late Ray and Vera Mabry Telford. She passed away Sunday, February 3rd, 2008, in West Monroe. A homemaker and loving mother and grandmother, Mrs. Sorey was a long-time member of Whites Ferry Road Church of Christ. Survivors include her daughter, Cindy Moore and husband, Steve; her son, Ray Sorey and his wife, Elizabeth; 3 grandchildren, Beth Sorey, Chelsea and Jonathan Moore; her sister, Patsy Hobson; her brother, Brodie Telford; and a number of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Pallbearers Brice Telford, Sean Rogers, Christopher Long, Jamie Hobson, Jimmy Telford, Van Grafton, Larry Earwood, and Gary Simmons. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 6th, 2008 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

Jonathan C. Acree, 24
Jonathan Christopher Acree of West Monroe, a contractor, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Cypress Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Donny Allen, 49
DOWNSVILLE — Donny Allen, a DC Drilling Co. consultant, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Gloriastean Bell, 61
NATCHEZ, Miss. — Gloriastean Bell, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Joan Noyes Berry, 74
LONGVIEW, Texas — Joan Noyes Berry died Monday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church, Longview, under the direction of LeRoy Radar Funeral Home, Longview.

Linda R. Borne, 60
WISNER — Linda R. Borne, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Masonic No. 1 Cemetery, New Orleans under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Bertha Duckett Brown, 87
Bertha Duckett Brown of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monrooe.

Bennie J. Dean, 79
RUSTON — Bennie J. Dean, a retired laborer, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Bethany Baptist Church, Quitman. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in St. Rest Cemetery, Quitman.

Mary E. Dumas, 73
Mary E. Dumas of Monroe, a private sitter, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Swartz Assembly of God Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Geraldine R. Golsby, 69
WINNSBORO — Geraldine Crain Rushing Golsby, a retired Big A Auto Parts shipping and receiving clerk, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Winnsboro under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Clinton H. Guillory, 79
VIDALIA — Clinton H. "Sonny" Guillory, a Jack McGowan Co. heavy equipment operator, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Natchez (Miss.) City Cemetery.

Alvin Glen Jackson, 53
Alvin Glen Jackson, a real estate entrepreneur, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Rose M. Kassah, 80
CHOUDRANT — Rose M. Kassah died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Judy Marie Knight, 59
TRANSYLVANIA — Judy Marie Knight, an educator, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Transylvania Baptist Church. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Ruby Smith Meredith, 89
GRAYSON — Ruby Smith Meredith, a retired nurses' aide, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until service time Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Old Hebron Cemetery near Sikes.

Pearl Killian Morgan, 95
COOS BAY, Ore. — Pearl Killian Morgan, a homemaker formerly of Monroe, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

Alana Raylyn Naron, 7
Alana Raylyn Naron of West Monroe, a student, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery, West Monroe.

Beatrice Nelson, 91
Beatrice Nelson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

George A. O'Neal Jr., 82
George Aubrey O'Neal Jr. of Monroe, a purchasing agent, died Monday. Graveside services are 4 p.m. Thursday at Sibley Cemetery, Choudrant. Burial will be in Sibley Cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Rashita Pendleton, 16
Rashita Lashell Pendleton of Monroe, a Richwood High School student, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Vaughn Clayton Purdy, 78
Vaughn Clayton Purdy of West Monroe, a heavy equipment operator, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Calhoun Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jo Ann Rutledge, 68
Jo Ann Rutledge of West Monroe, a retired clothing assembly line worker, died Monday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Walnut Grove Cemetery, West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

John L. Smith, 54
John L. Smith of Monroe, a parts salesman, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Ronald Steve Temple, 58
CHASE — Ronald Steve Temple, an iron worker and lawn care service employee, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Blanche Corbitt Walker, 99
JONESBORO — Blanche Corbitt Walker, a teacher, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Old Saline Cemetery.

Girtrue F. Brown Wall, 89
Girtrue F. Brown Wall of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Visitation is noon until service time Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Previously acknowledged
Burnett, Vincent: 1 p.m. today, St. Paul No. 1 Church, Wisner.
Davis, Marie S.: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Freeman, Acie: 10 a.m. Saturday, Riverside Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Harrison Jr., Edgar L. "Buddy": 2 p.m. today, Christ Church, Bastrop.
Hefner, Sammy Lee: 11 a.m. today, Rosin Creek Pentecostal Church, Harrisonburg.
Jones, James W.: 4 p.m. today, New Hope Baptist Church, Choudrant.
Justice, Eleanor Claire: 3:30 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Lloyd, Luella Darline: 6:30 p.m. today, North Crossings Church.
Lloyd, Obra: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Farmerville Recreation Center.
Smith, Toni Danette Black: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Sorey, Betty C.: 2 p.m. Thursday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Whitehead, Matthew A.: 2 p.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Wilson, Theola: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Monroe

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

DONNY ALLEN FARRAR FUNERAL HOME Farmerville, LA Funeral services Donny Allen, 49, of Downsville will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, February 8, 2008 at Bethel Baptist Church, Downsville with Bro. Laymon Tucker officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Nebo Cemetery, Downsville under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mr. Allen, an oilfield consultant for D.C. International, died February 4th. He was a member of Downsville Baptist Church and a member of Twin Creek Hunting Club. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Allen. Survivors are his wife, Mollie Allen; 2 daughters: Lindsey Allen and Savannah Allen; mother, Syble Allen all of Downsville; a sister, Pam Russell & husband, Steve of TX; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday at Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.farrarfh.com.

EUNICE VIOLA BUIE Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, Louisiana Services for Mrs. Eunice Viola Brown Buie , 79, of Mangham, LA. will at 10:00 AM Friday, February 8, 2008 at the Mulhearn Chapel in Rayville with Rev. Gary Garrison and Rev. Cecil Gregory officiating with interment to follow in the Lone Cherry Cemetery near Mangham, LA, under the directions of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville. Mrs. Buie was a member of the New Light Baptist Church, Mangham. Mrs. Buie was preceded in death by her parents; Otis and Harrit Brown, husband; Carl W. "Bo" Buie, sister; Margie Harwell, brothers; John Brown and Ralph Brown. She is survived by five daughters; Virginia B. Jones and husband, Ed of West Monroe, LA, Elizabeth B. Schooler and husband, "Bubba" of Mangham, LA, K. B. Frost and husband Johnny of Millry, Alabama, Carla B. Martin and husband Keith of West Monroe, LA, and Karen B. Tidwell and husband Jeff of Oneonta, AL. Grandchildren; Ken Jones and wife Robin, Chris Jones and wife Shelia , Michael Schooler, Melissa Manderson and husband, Eran, Raychel Whitlock, Katie Chriss, and Madison Tidwell. Great Grandchildren; Whitney Jones and Jennifer, Matt Jones, Landon Jones, Ethan Jones, and Ashton Jones.One Great Great Granddaughter; Ella Kate Jones. Pallbearers will be nephews; Robert Neal Harwell,Larry Harwell,Neal Harwell, Jay Brown, Ferris Patterson, and Shelton Baker. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Brown, Tom Brown, Ed Brown, Richard Brown and Ronald Brown. Special thanks to Dr. Massengale and staff, Mangham Home Health Care, and a very special thanks to Kyla Parks and LaTonya Jackson. Visitation will be from 5:00 till 8:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Online registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

GEORGE AUBREY O'NEAL Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home Ruston, LA George Aubrey O'Neal, Jr. died Monday, February 4, 2008 at the Northeast Louisiana War Veteran's Home in Monroe. He was preceded in death by his father George A. O'Neal, Sr. and his mother Leila Davis O'Neal, his sister and brother-in-law Col. Arthur and Peggy Carroll and one niece Gay. Mr. O'Neal is survived by his wife of 30 years, Genie Denny O'Neal, one aunt, Mrs. Alline Gill, his step daughter Judy Denny Lenard and husband Tom of Washington, D.C., his step son Benny Denny and wife Carol of Ruston; grandsons Lee and John Denny of Ruston, Michael Lenard of Washington, D.C. and granddaughter Julie Lenard of Philadelphia, PA; four great grandchildren Ben, Jed, Trey and Gretta Denny of Ruston; nephews Ladge and George Carroll of Lafayette and niece Dawn Strick of Shreveport as well as numerous cousins, great nieces and nephews who will miss his humor and quick wit. Special thanks goes to the fourth wing of the V.A. Home, his caring roommate Henry Hardgrove, wonderful friends Lloyd Clifton Gill, John Lawless, Freddy Price, John McCann, Charles Wilson, and Gene Lueg, In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to a favorite charity. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, February 7, 2008 at Sibley Cemetery in Choudrant next to Alabama Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dale Oden officiating. Services are under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston.

LINDA SUE NALE CHAMBLESS Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Linda Sue Nale Chambless, age 62, will be 2:00 PM, Friday, February 8, 2008, at Paron Baptist Church in Sterlington, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Kurt Auger and Rev. Terry Ganey. Interment will follow in Enterprise Cemetery, near Farmerville, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Chambless was born on November 14, 1945, in Goose Creek, TX and went home to be with her Lord on February 5, 2008, in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Chambless was retired from Angus Chemical Company. She began playing piano at the young age of 12, and served as the church pianist for over 50 years. Her love of piano playing was only surpassed by her love of floral arranging for her family, friends and church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Mariete Nale. Survivors are her husband of 25 years, Bobby R. Chambless; daughters, Lisa Wheeler and husband Joe, Jennifer Dunn and husband Steve; sons, Brad Roberson and wife Beth, Bob Chambless and wife Brandi, Todd Chambless and wife Becca; 9 grandchildren; sister, Janice Welch and husband Dale; numerous relatives, church family and friends. Pallbearers will be Todd Thompson, Chad Thompson, Tommy Phillips, John Sutton, James Wells and Gary Tubbs. Visitation will be 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., Thursday, February 7, 2008, at Paron Baptist Church in Sterlington. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Flower Fund or Music Department of Paron Baptist Church.

MARION W. "SONNY" BEARDEN Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral services for Marion W." Sonny" Bearden, 71, of Ruston, LA., will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, February 8, 2008 at Holmesville Baptist Church in Downsville, LA., under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville. Rev. Jerry Whitman will officiate. Interment will follow at Holmesville Cemetery in Downsville, LA. Mr. Bearden was born on February 9, 1936 and passed away on February 5, 2008 after a brief illness. He was a lifelong member of Holmesville Baptist Church in Downsville, LA, and was a native of Union Parish. Survivors include his wife, Jo Anne Waller Bearden of Ruston, LA; son, Keith W. Bearden and wife Theresa of Downsville, LA; daughter, Marilyn McCoy and husband Kevin of Downsville, LA; step-son, Patrick Taylor and wife Ashley of Ruston, LA; step-daughter, Lynette Kelly and husband Duke of Boston, MA; Melody Wood of Farmerville, LA; 4 grandchildren, Wayne, Brett, Joey and Tiffany; and 7 step-grandchildren, Asen, James, Bailey, Richard, Brian, Suzanne and James Patrick. Pallbearers will be Pat Taylor; Kenny Black; Kerry Black; Butch Pardue, Vernard Snearly and Derek Mims. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Class of Farmerville High 1954. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 5:00 PM. to 7:00 p.m. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Memorials may be made to Holmesville Baptist Church in Downsville, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

MARY E. DUMAS Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, Louisiana Funeral services for Mrs. Mary E. Dumas, 73, will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, February 8, 2008 at Swartz First Assembly of God Church with Rev. Gerald Lewis officiating.Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Mrs. Dumas was born June 8, 1934 in Meadville, MS and passed away February 4, 2008 in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Dumas was a devoted mother, grandmother, friend and faithful servant. She attended Swartz First Assembly of God Church and Grace Christian Fellowship in The Woodlands, Texas. She was a missionary to Jamaica, Guatemala and Barbados and supported many charities and missionaries worldwide. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert L. Dumas and son, Robert M. "Mike" Dumas, her mother Gladys Farrar, step-father Jim Bob Farrar and father Monroe J. Cater. Mrs. Dumas was also preceded by her brothers W. R. "Billy" Farrar and Monroe J. Cater, Jr. She is survived by two sons, Keith A. Tyson and wife, Jeanette and Steve Tyson and wife, Kitty, grandchildren Christopher Tyson, Erica Forwood, Dannette Tyson, Melissa Tyson, Johnny Morrison, Brandy Abraham and 8 great grandchildren. Her surviving siblings are J. B. Farrar, Jr., Randy and Shirley Farrar, Patsy and Pink Self, Evelyn and Wookie Flattmann and Cathern and Robert Walker and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be members of The Monroe Fire Department. Visitation will be at from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, February 7, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane in Monroe. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrick funeralhomes.com

MERWIN EUGENE ANGELL Greenwood Funeral Home Chapel, New Orleans, LA Merwin Eugene Angell, 97, died February 4, 2008 in Monroe, LA. He was born December 11, 1910 in New Orleans, where he lived for 95 years before relocating to Monroe, LA, following Hurricane Katrina. He is the son of the late Merwin James Angell and the late Henrietta Barthel Angell. He is survived by his best friend and wife of 71 years, Irma Bailey Angell. Beloved father of the late Donna Angell Sciretta, loving grandfather of Vicki Sciretta Weber of Austin, TX and Robin Sciretta Brown (husband Dr. Charles E. Brown, III) of Monroe, LA. His sisters are Alma "Honey" Angell Watzke [the late Joseph Watzke] and Dorothy Newcomb Angell, brothers Irving N. Gilbert [the late Juanita Doty Gilbert] and the late John Minter Angell (wife Annabelle Webb Angell), as well as many nieces and nephews. Merwin attended Howard Elementary School and Samuel J. Peters High School in New Orleans. In 1929 he worked for New Orleans Belting Co. where he manufactured belting until 1930. He then worked for the U.S. Attorney's Office before transferring to the U.S. Customs Service where he worked for 34 1/2 years until retirement as Import Specialist in 1973. In 1969 he was named Customs Employee of the Year. Merwin enjoyed tending to his vegetable garden and spending time with his wife. His greatest accomplishment was maintaining a job during the Great Depression. Merwin was a member of National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) and member and supporter of the National Wildlife Federation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Greenwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5200 Canal Blvd. (Formerly All Faiths Funeral Home) New Orleans, on Friday, February 8, 2008 at 11:00 AM, Interment will follow in the Masonic Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM . To view or sign the Family Guestbook please visit www.greenwoodfuneral home.net

ORMA JEAN ROBERTSON Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA. Norma Jean Robertson departed from this earth and transcended to heaven on February 6, 2008, to be with her Heavenly Father and her late husband, Lynn Gayle Robertson. Her legacy includes three children, Danna Renee Robertson of Hattiesburg, MS, Sonya Lynnece Wood and husband Steve of Aiken, SC and Ron Lynn Robertson and wife Amber of Rayville, LA and one beautiful grandchild, Elle Lynn Robertson of Rayville, LA Norma was born July 4, 1935 to Eva and Harvey Gilley in Mangham, LA and has been a resident of Delhi since 1959. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, one sister and one brother. Norma was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church in Delhi, LA. She was an avid participant in various home and community activities and will be remembered for her love of gardening and enthusiasm for Christmas. Her absence will forever leave a void in the hearts of her family and the community that she dearly appreciated and loved. Visitation will be held at Cox Funeral Home on Thursday, February 7, 2008 from 6:00 P. M. until 8:00P.M. Services for Norma will be held at the First Baptist Church in Delhi, LA on Friday, February 8, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. with Dr. Marcus Murphy officiating followed by interment in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Pallbearers will include James Curry, Allen Laird, Andrew Robertson, Travis Robertson, Doug Thompson and Hal Williams. Any planned memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Delhi. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our website at www.coxfuneral.com

Lillian Atkins, 98
BASTROP — Lillian Atkins, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Greater Magnolia Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop.

Geraldine Atteberry, 82
RUSTON — Geraldine Atteberry, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Friday at Cathedral of Praise Church, Ruston under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Woodrow Cann Sr., 90
Woodrow Cann Sr. of Monroe, a retired farmer, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Logtown Baptist Church south of Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

James Clark, 65
BASTROP — James Franklin-Roosevelt Clark, a bus driver, died Jan. 29. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Edith Hill Cook, 76
GILBERT — Edith Hill Cook, past Rockwell International employee, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at Eureka Church Cemetery. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Eddie Cowart, 74
RAYVILLE — Eddie Cowart, a farmer, died Jan. 30. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Delhi.

Scott Dowling, 58
SIMSBORO — Scott Dowling, a farmer, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Simsboro First Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Simsboro City Cemetery.

Floyd Williams Ezell, 88
GILBERT — Floyd Williams Ezell, a retired farmer, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Calvary Baptist Church, Gilbert. Visitation is 5 p.m. today until service time Friday at the church. Burial will be in South Central Cemetery, Wisner under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Acie Freeman, 72
Acie Freeman of Monroe, a teacher, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Riverside Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Matt Heckard Jr., 84
TUCSON, Ariz. — Matt Heckard Jr., retired from the military, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday at Locust Hill Cemetery, Extension under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Ivory Johnson, 57
BASTROP — Ivory Johnson, a Skinner Saw Papermill worker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Church of Christ, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop.

Jessie Jones, 85
BASTROP — Jessie Jones died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Carolyn Krinsavage, 57
FERRIDAY — Carolyn Krinsavage, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Acme Free Methodist Church. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Curtis Landers Jr., 52
RAYVILLE — Curtis Landers Jr., a construction worker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Lucille Logan, 62
Lucille Logan of Monroe, a cook, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Oakwood Baptist Church, Waterproof. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe and 7-7:30 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Nobel E. McCartney, 75
OLLA — Nobel Emerson McCartney, a retired Shell Oil Co. production foreman and retired U.S. Army veteran, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery, Urania.

Rena Shinn McKenzie, 85
Rena Shinn McKenzie of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

George A. O'Neal Jr., 82
RUSTON — George Aubrey O'Neal Jr., a purchasing agent, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Sibley Cemetery, Choudrant under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

James S. Parrott, 72
EROS — James S. Parrott, an electrician, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in Chatham Cemetery.

Berna J . Beach Posey, 80
BASTROP — Berna Jean Beach Posey, a Hillview Nursing Home cafeteria worker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Leka M. Rivers, 93
RAYVILLE — Leka M. Rivers, a housewife, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Rayville. Wake services are 5-7 p.m. Friday the church. Burial will be in Sister and Brother of Love and Charity Cemetery, Rayville under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Norma Jean Robertson, 72
DELHI — Norma Jean Robertson, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Alice Swygert, 65
BASTROP — Alice Swygert, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction or Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Ronald Steve Temple, 58
CHASE — Ronald Steve Temple, an iron worker and lawn care service employee, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery, Crowville.

Charles 'Geter' Virges, 59
Charles "Geter" Virges of Monroe, a tire recycler, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Hope Estates Cemetery, Wisner.

Girtrue F. Brown Wall, 89
Girtrue F. Brown Wall of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is noon until service time today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens Cemetery, West Monroe.

Annie M. Wiley, 76
Annie M. Wiley of Calhoun, a cook, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Chatham Church of God in Christ. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, West Monroe under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Theola Wilson, 91
Theola "Mama Shug" Wilson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Berry, Joan Noyes: 11 a.m. today, First United Methodist Church, Longview, Texas.
Borne, Linda R.: 1 p.m. today, Masonic No. 1 Cemetery, New Orleans.
Dean, Bennie J.: 1 p.m. today, Bethany Baptist Church, Quitman.
Dumas, Mary E.: 10 a.m. Friday, Swartz Assembly of God Church.
Golsby, Geraldine R.: 10 a.m. today, Oak Grove Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Guillory, Clinton H. "Sonny": 2 p.m. today, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Lloyd, Obra: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Farmerville Recreation Center.
Meredith, Ruby Smith: 11 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Purdy, Vaughn Clayton: 2 p.m. today, Calhoun Assembly of God Church.
Rutledge, Jo Ann: 1 p.m. today, Walnut Grove Cemetery, West Monroe.
Sorey, Betty C.: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Walker, Blanche Corbitt: 10 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Wilson, Theola: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Monroe

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

Floyd Lee Mixon Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Floyd Lee Mixon, 74, of Swartz, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, February 9, 2008, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Ron Lowe officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Mixon passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Swartz, the Lions Club of Swartz, and AARP. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and two sisters. Survivors include his wife, Anna Jo Mixon; two sons, Mark E. Mixon and wife Stefine of Missouri City, TX, and Floyd (Dobie) Mixon, Jr. of Monroe; and one grandson, Peter Mixon. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

MEARL MILLS BAILEY Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Mearl Mills Bailey, age 87 of Columbia will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, February 8, 2008 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Don Wright officiating. Interment will follow in the Pine Hill Cemetery in Urania. Mrs. Bailey was born in Tullos on August 5, 1920 to the union of William Cary and Martha Doughty Hollaway and died Thursday, February 7, 2008 at the Citizens Medical Center in Columbia. She was a retired school bus driver. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband: Brown Word Mills and her sister: Edith Allbritton. Survivors include her daughter: Margarett Mills Lindsey of Columbia, her grandchildren: Steve Lindsey, Scott Lindsey, Ann Callender and Micah Lindsey, her great-grandchildren: Jenny, Dani, Kendra, Kelsi, Caleb, Kristen, Myra and John Word, her great-great-grandson: Ethan and her brother: W.C. Hollaway of Georgtown. Pallbearers will be Steve Lindsey, Scott Lindsey, Micah Lindsey, Wendell Callender, Wade Allbritton and David Allbritton. Honorary Pallbearers will be Caleb Callender and Wayne McKnight. Visitation will be after 9:00 AM until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia, LA.

RENA SHINN MCKENZIE Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Rena Shinn McKenzie, 85, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 9, 2008, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Lysbeth Cockrell officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. McKenzie passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2008, at St. Francis Specialty Hospital. She was a member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church and a former member of Lakeshore Garden Club. Survivors include her daughter, Carol M. Ragland of Monroe; son, Carleton A. McKenzie, Jr. and wife Sherry of Monroe; grandson, Jody C. McKenzie and wife Amy; and two great-grandsons, Kohl and Jake. Pallbearers will be John F. Cunningham, Sr., John F. Cunningham, Jr., Jody C. McKenzie, Jimmy Strain, C. L. Beaver, and Jerry Murphy. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Any planned memorials may be made to St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 513 Lincoln Road, Monroe, LA 71203. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

Elizabeth Alford
OAK GROVE — Elizabeth Alford, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Donny Allen, 49
DOWNSVILLE — Donny Allen, a DC Drilling Co. consultant, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Bethel Baptist Church, Downsville. Burial will be in Mount Nebo Cemetery, Downsville under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Mearl Mills Bailey, 87
COLUMBIA — Mearl Mills Bailey, a retired school bus driver, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery, Urania.

Marion W. Bearden, 71
RUSTON — Marion W. "Sonny" Bearden, a Motor Freight employee, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Holmesville Baptist Church, Downsville. Burial will be in Holmesville Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Bertha Duckett Brown, 87
Bertha Duckett Brown of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Eunice Brown Buie, 79
MANGHAM — Eunice Viola Brown Buie, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 8 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in Lone Cherry Cemetery near Mangham.

Linda Chambless, 62
Linda Sue Nale Chambless of West Monroe, a retired executive secretary, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Paron Baptist Church, Sterlington. Burial will be in Enterprise Cemetery near Farmerville under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Tommy L. Coleman Sr., 58

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Tommy Lee Coleman Sr. died Sunday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Point Pleasant Cemetery, Homer under the direction of King's Funeral Home, Ruston.
Edith Walters Cook, 76

GILBERT — Edith Walters Cook died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Eureka Church Cemetery.

Presley Daniels, 63
Presley Daniels of Monroe, retired from the military, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Sunday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Judge Day, 89
TALLULAH — Judge Day died Jan. 30. Services are noon Saturday at Rocky Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Epps. Visitation is noon-6 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Bennie Elzy Jr., 83
CROWVILLE — Bennie Elzy Jr., a plumber, died Thursday. Arrangements under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Cecily Renee Fife, 45
Cecily Renee Fife of West Monroe, a Progressive Bank teller, died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Paschal Catholic Church Cemetery, West Monroe.

Betty Jean D. Frost, 60
DOWNSVILLE — Betty Jean Dosher Frost, retired Regis Hair Salon manager, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Alvin G. Jackson, 53
Alvin Glenn Jackson of Monroe, a real estate entrepreneur, died Feb. 1. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Gethsemane Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Elnora Jennings, 67
TALLULAH — Elnora Jennings died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Mertie Smith Meredith, 99
COLUMBIA — Mertie Smith Meredith, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Beatrice Nelson, 91
Beatrice Nelson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe.

Rashita Pendleton, 16
Rashita LaShell Pendleton of Monroe, a student at Richwood High School, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Sunday at the high school. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

John L. Smith, 54
John L. Smith of Monroe, a parts salesman, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday of Living Gospel Church, West Monroe. Visitatio is 1-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the V.A. National Cemetery, Riverside, Calf.

T.F. 'Red' Simpson, 86
T.F. "Red" Simpson of West Monroe, retired from Crow-Burlingame, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Felicia W. Walsh, 43
DOWNSVILLE — Felicia Williams Walsh, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Elaine C. White, 65
BASTROP — Elaine Cockrell White, a retired state of Louisiana employee, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Central Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Promise Land Cemetery, Hamburg, Ark.

Jerry Williams, 54
FERRIDAY — Jerry Williams, a mechanic, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Jessica M. Williams, 20
Jessica Masha Williams of Monroe, a cashier, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Maxine Allen Wyatt, 89
JONESBORO — Maxine Allen Wyatt died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery, Jonesboro.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Atkins, Lillian: 1 p.m. Saturday, Greater Magnolia Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Atteberry, Geraldine: 10 a.m. today, Cathedral of Praise Church, Ruston.
Cann Sr., Woodrow: 1 p.m. Saturday, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe.
Cowart, Eddie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville.
Dowling, Scott: 11 a.m. today, Simsboro First Baptist Church, Simsboro.
Dumas, Mary E.: 10 a.m. today, Swartz Assembly of God Church.
Freeman, Acie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Riverside Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Heckard Jr., Matt: 2 p.m. today, Locust Hill Cemetery, Extension.
Johnson, Ivory: 2 p.m. Saturday, Church of Christ, Bastrop.
Krinsavage, Carolyn: 11 a.m. Saturday, Acme Free Methodist Church, Ferriday.
Lloyd, Obra: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Farmerville Recreation Center.
Logan, Lucille: 1 p.m. Saturday, Oakwood Baptist Church, Waterproof.
McCartney, Nobel E.: 10 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Olla.
Posey, Berna Jean Beach: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Rivers, Leka M.: 1 p.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Rayville.
Robertson, Norma Jean: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Delhi.
Temple, Ronald Steve: 10 a.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Virges, Charles "Geter": 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Wisner.
Wiley, Annie M.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Chatham Church of God in Christ.
Wilson, Theola: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Monroe

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

BETTY JEAN DOSHER FROST Cox Funeral Home Bastrop, Louisiana Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Jean Dosher Frost of Downsville, Louisiana will be held 11:00 AM. Monday, February 11, 2008 at the Pleasant Valley Assembly of God in the Pleasant Valley Community of Ouachita Parish with Bro. Chris Meredith officiating . Interment will follow at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Bastrop. The family will receive friends Sunday evening, February 10th, from 5:00 PM till 8:00 PM at Cox Funeral Home in Bastrop and again Monday morning from 9 a.m. till 10:30 AM at the church. Mrs. Betty Jean Frost was born March 9, 1947 in Bastrop and she died Wednesday February 6, 2008 in Shreveport. Mrs. Frost was preceded in death by her parents, K.T. and Tommie Sherman Dosher. She was a former manager of Regis Hair Salon in Pecanland Mall. Betty was a devoted and loving wife and mother. She was a constant source of strenghth and encouragement to her family always providing them with love and motherly advice. She was a selfless servent who put others first ahead of her own needs and concearns. Betty is survived by her husband Tommy Frost of Downsville; five sons, Chris Meredith and wife Denise of Jackson, MS, Bart Meredith of Olla, LA, Bruce Meredith of Monroe, Jamie Meredith and wife Katie of Jackson, MS, and Thomas Frost, Jr. of Downsville; a daughter, Kim Austin and husband Rodney of Calhoun; four sisters, Patsy Costello of Monroe, Bobbie Schulingkamp and husband Jim of Mandeville, LA, Donna Davis and husband Hank of Calhoun, and Debbie Dosher of West Monroe; fourteen grandchildren, Kristen Meredith, Jed Meredith, Jon Meredith, Dustin Meredith, Noah Meredith, Logan Frost, Garrett Frost, Shelby Frost, Tyler Austin, Corey Austin, Courtney Austin, Zoey Perritt, Sadie Perritt, and Hunter Meredith; two great-grandchildren, Avery Meredith and Ethan Jordan; and numerous nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers are Scott Costello, Beaux Davis, Jay Hancock, Mark Soignier, Jon Meredith, and Jed Meredith. For those who wish memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

CECILY RENEE HERNANDEZ FIFE Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral Services for Cecily R. Fife, 45, of West Monroe, LA. will be 3:00 PM Saturday, February 9, 2008 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Fr. Frank Coen officiating. Interment will follow at St. Paschal's Catholic Cemetery. Mrs. Fife was born on April 12, 1962 in Monroe, Louisiana and passed away Wednesday February 6, 2008 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center after a short illness. Cecily worked for Progressive Bank as a teller and had also taught Pre-school. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and her girls were her pride and joy. She loved being around children, and her years as a pre-school teacher were very rewarding. She was also a talented artist and was considering taking courses in graphic design. She treasured her friends, co-workers and customers at Progressive Bank. Her quick wit and fun-loving nature were a delight to those who knew her. She was preceded in death by her son, Jacob Evan Fife, her father, James Cecil Hernandez, paternal grandparents, Felix and Antoinette Hernandez, maternal grandparents, Felix and Josephine Brossett, and several aunts and uncles. She is survived by daughters, Eden Fife and Meredith Fife, mother, Ida Hernandez, sister and brother-in-law, Iris and Mark Stevenson of Choudrant, LA; brother and sister-in-law, Chrys and Becky Hernandez of Martinsburg, W. Virginia; sister and brother-in-law, Toni and Roger Worsham of West Monroe; sister and brother-in-law, Alexis and Joey Ellis of West Monroe; nieces, Jennifer Roy and husband Richard Roy, Cara Stevenson and Amanda Wiley and husband John; nephew, Joseph Ellis; great nephews, Luke Roy and Tristan Calaman; "Bestest" friend, Deanie Daily; former husband, Steven Fife and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Pallbearers will be Mark Stevenson, Roger Worsham, Richard Roy, Raymond LeBrun, Jamie Beach, and Ken Daily; honorary pallbearer will be Bill Albritton. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM until service time on Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

EDWARD "PETE" LEE, JR. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, Louisiana Funeral services for Mr. Edward "Pete" Lee, Jr., 78, of Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM Saturday, February 9, 2008 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Swartz. Officiating will be Father Job Edathinattu and interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mr. Lee was born April 28, 1929 in Homer, LA and passed away February 7, 2008 in Morehouse General Hospital in Bastrop, LA after a lengthy illness. He was retired from the Monroe Police Department with 30 years of service. He also was a founding member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus of Swartz. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Lee, Sr., mother, Irma "Lee" Teal and sister, Lola Fitts. Mr. Lee is survived by his wife: Norma "Elee" Lee; son: Roger G. Lee; sisters: Matilda Jones of Midland, TX, Jane Williams of Breaux Bridge, LA, and Flossie LeBlanc of Duson, LA; brothers: Milton Lee of West Monroe, LA, Andy Lee of Calhoun, LA and John Lee of Swartz, LA and many loved one's. Pallbearers will be: Jackie D. Elee, Jr., Jason Elee, Kerry Elee, Raymond Lee, Roger Lee, and Gary Fitts. Honorary pallbearers will be: Dr. Robert E. Lyon, Harry Petty, Bill Webb, and members of the Monroe Police Reserves. Memorials may be made to St. Lawrence Catholic Church Building Fund or St. Vincent DePaul Community Pharmacy. Visitation will be 12:00 Noon until 1:30 PM, Saturday, February 9, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www. kilpatrickfuneralhomes. com.

LUCILLE ISABELLE LASKEY WITTLIEF Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Private services for Mrs. Lucille Isabelle Laskey Wittlief, 91, of Monroe, were held Friday, February 08, 2008, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Wittlief was born June 17, 1916 in Manistee, MI and died Thursday, February 7, 2008, in Monroe, LA. She was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. Mrs. Wittlief was preceded in death by her husband of sixty years, Claude John Wittlief. Survivors include her son, C. J. Wittlief, Jr. and wife Jerri; and granddaughter, Lindsay. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

MERTIE SMITH MEREDITH Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Mertie Smith Meredith, age 99 of Columbia will be held at 2 P.M, Saturday, February 9, 2008 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. James Prince officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery west of Columbia. Mrs. Meredith was born in Colfax on January 25. 1909 to the union of Grover C. and Mandy Maddox Smith and died Thursday, February 7, 2008 at the West Monroe Guest House in West Monroe. She was a homemaker and worked in the Caldwell Parish School cafeterias. She was a member of the Columbia Heights Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband: Sidney Homer Meredith and her son: Maurice Meredith. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law: Robert and Doris Meredith of Mansfield, her daughter-in-law: Dolores Meredith of Monroe, her grandchildren: Seth and Jennifer Meredith, Suzanne and John Brossette five great-grandchildren and her brother:R.D.Smith of Natchitoches. Pallbearers will be Charles Brown, Barry Wiley, John Brossette, Seth Meredith, Blaine Cobb and Kenny Travis. Any planned memorials may be made to the Columbia Heights Baptist Church Building Fund or the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon until time of services.

MRS. BEATRICE HEMPHILL Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Beatrice Hemphill, 89 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, February 10, 2008 at Living Way Apostolic Church West Monroe. Officiating will be Joel Hemphill, David Hemphill and Rev. Carl Shurte. Interment to follow at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Hemphill was born March 26, 1918 in Ouachita Parish and passed February 8, 2008 in West Monroe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elder W. T. Hemphill, step-children, Col W. T. Hemphill Jr., Ruth McKeithen, Lois Wingate, Rev. Daniel Hemphill, Mary Evelyn Corr; brothers, Clyde Brown, Bill Brown, Steward Brown; sis