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March - 2008 - Obituaries from The News-Star

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

DR. CHARLES ASHER WOOD III Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA Graveside services for Dr. Charles Asher Wood III will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2008 at Jonesboro Cemetery in Jonesboro, LA at 2:00 PM. Officiating will be Dr. Charles Wesley. Visitation will be at 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at Edmonds Funeral Home, in Jonesboro, LA. Dr. Wood was born on August 29, 1933 in Tulsa, OK, and passed away on February 28, 2008 in Jonesboro. He was 74. Survivors Include, Wife, Alma Jeanette Wood of Jonesboro, LA; One Daughter Catherine Annette Wood of Texarkana, TX; One Son, Charles Asher Wood, IV of Los Angeles, CA; One Brother, William R Wood of Wichita, KS. Dr. Wood was an eye doctor with an office in Jonesboro for many years. He was an avid hunter and sportsman. He was an army veteran and loved his family and friends.

LARRY BENJAMIN WALDING Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Larry Benjamin Walding, 67, of West Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 2, 2008, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, with Bro. Neil Everett and Rev. Dub Massey officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. Mr. Walding passed away Thursday, February 28, 2008, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Calhoun, LA. A very special day was only a few years ago when he was baptized. He was a painting contractor for many years and in prior years he owned and operated Northside Barber Shop. He loved the outdoors and to fish. Mr. Walding was preceded in death by his father, Edgar Walding. Survivors include his mother, Mary Ellen Walding; four daughters, Kathy Elledge and husband Bob, Sherry Smith and husband Roger, Susan Walding, and Benji Lynn Hendrix and husband David; grandchildren, Daniel Coates, Casey Russell, Ryan Smith, and Katelynn Malone-Walding; step children, Jack Conley, Jesse Conley, and Rita Saxon; step grandchildren, Rachel Elledge, Brittany Elledge, Jack Conley, Jr., Josh Jackson, Ronni Sims, Chad Smith, and Jessica Smith; aunt, Lorene Holland; special uncle, Carl Brister and his family; special cousin, Keith Brister and wife Cheryl; and other family in Alexandria, LA. Pallbearers will be Glen Taylor, Glen Russell, Richard Puckett, Billy Cooper, Marshal Eubanks, and Scott Goodman. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church in Calhoun, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

MARGARET B. CROW GRAY Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Graveside services for Margaret B. Crow Gray, age 77, of Farmerville, formally of Marion will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, March 2, 2008, at Roark Cemetery in Marion, LA. Bro. Donald Reeves and Bro. Bubba Hoggett will officiate, under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Margaret Gray was the former owner of Crows Grocery in Marion. She was born on April 14, 1931 and passed away on February 28, 2008 after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her husband Doyle O. Crow, son, Willie M. Cook, Jr.; sister's, Eva Frances Black Denman and Mary Marlene Black Mason, parents, Conard C. and Leila Lankford Black. She is survived by her grandson, Jody Cook and wife Dori B. Cook of Farmerville, LA; great-granddaughter, Remington Reese Cook of Farmerville, LA; niece, Rhonda Kay Denman of Swartz, LA; nephews, Billy Mason of Amite, LA; Greg Mason of LaPlace, LA; and Jerry Mason of Denham Springs, LA; brother-in-law, Max C. Mason of LaPlace, LA; and a host of great nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Don Smith, Billy Mason, Jody Cook, James Allen, Jr., Joey Mason and Jarrod Surratt. Visitation will be Saturday, March 1, 2008 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

MRS. ANNIE MARIE PERRITT Southern Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Marie Perritt of Eros, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 1, 2008 at Community of Christ Church, Eros, LA with Elders J.P. Mobley and Ellis Lewis officiating. Interment will follow in Community of Christ Church Cemetery. Mrs. Annie Marie Perrit was born May 5, 1938 in Houston, Texas and passed away February 28, 2008 at her residence in Eros, LA. Marie was a blessing to all she came in contact with. Although she was blind from birth, she saw the world in her own special way. She attended school for the blind in Baton Rouge, LA where she graduated and also furthered her education by attending NLU as a music major. She was loved by all and she touched many lives, too numerous to count, through her music. She will be deeply missed. She was preceded in death by her husband of 26 years Floyd Thornell and son Kenneth Thornell. She is survived by her husband Elvin Perritt, Eros, LA; mother Exie Phillips, Eros, LA; two daughters, Sandy Stucky and husband Danny of West Monroe, LA , Barbara Shurling and husband Reg of Weston, LA.; son Sheldon Thornell and wife Carla of Eros, LA. Two daughters; Johnette Smith and husband Steve, Conyers, GA and Anna Womack and husband Tommy, Oxford GA; brother George Phillips and wife Betty of Eros, LA; Granddaughters, Lindsey, Alexis , Stephanie, and Ashely, and two Great Grand-daughters. She is also survived by a a host of other relatives and friends. Online condolences may be made at www.southernfuneral home.com

MRS. CHARLOTTE REGINA DENTON LENARD Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mrs. Charlotte Regina Denton Lenard, 62, of Columbia, LA will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, March 1, 2008 at the Cypress Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Eubanks and Rev. George Bonner officiating. Interment will follow in the Cypress Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Lenard was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on December 21, 1945 and passed away at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, LA on February 28, 2008 after a very lengthy illness. Mrs. Lenard was a member of Cypress Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA. where she served for several years as a Sunday school teacher, and was an active participant in other church functions. Survivors include husband, Harold Lenard, sister, Diane Heffner, brothers, Jimmy Murphy and Joey Murphy, step-children, Dennis Lenard and wife Lynette, John Lenard, Paula Lenard Childers and husband Daniel, and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Doug Wheelington, Dan Street, Lonnie Antley, Eugene Ouchley, Tommy Ford, and Jarvis Renfrow. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bob Wilbanks, Dennis Herd, Daniel Leroy Childers, and Ray Floyd. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until Service Time Saturday at Cypress Baptist Church. The family would like to thank everyone for the prayers and concern for Regina and express a special word of thanks to Dr. Floyd Jones and Dr. Coy Gammage, Jr. Online Registry/Condolences www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

Ruby T. Evans, 92
GILBERT — Ruby T. Evans, a retired Baptist Children's Home housemother, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at 1 p.m. Sunday until service time. Burial will be in Coax Cemetery.

Mildred Gallman, 89
RAYVILLE — Mildred M. Gallman, a nurses' aide, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time today. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery.

Estelle K. Glass, 90
MANGHAM — Estelle Kierbow Glass, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Friendship Baptist Church near Baskin. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time today at the church. Burial will be in Gwin Cemetery, Mangham under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Delmar A. Gulick, 90
Delmar Alice Dore Gulick of West Monroe, a retired teacher, died Thursday. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Further arrangements are incomplete.

John R. Howard Sr., 84
LAKE PROVIDENCE — John R. Howard Sr., a farmer, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at First United Methodist Church, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Lake Providence City Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Lougen Moore, 80
RUSTON — Lougen Moore, retired Grambling State University plumber, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Grambling. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Monday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Grambling Memorial Garden.

Melvin D. Morse, 45
PEARL, Miss. — Melvin 'Mel' David Morse, an auto parts salesman formerly of St. Joseph, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church, St. Joseph. Visitation is noon until service time at the church. Burial will be in Wesley Chapel Cemetery, St. Joseph under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Annie Marie Perritt, 69
EROS — Annie Marie Perritt, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Community of Christ Church, Eros. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Calvin H. Rabb, 63
St. JOSEPH — Calvin H. Rabb, a farmer, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Patrick Catholic Church, St. Joseph. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton.

Bennie Mae Spearman, 83
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Bennie Mae Spearman, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 1:30 p.m. Sunday at East Carroll Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. today at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Heavenly Rest Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Bettye M. Talbert, 77
DENHAM SPRINGS — Bettye Morgan Talbert, a homemaker formerly of Wisner, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 10 a.m. until time of services Monday. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Robert B. Watson, 65
Robert Bernard Watson of Monroe, a computer programmer, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial will be in St. Paschal Catholic Church Cemetery, West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Rosa Williams, 60
MINDEN — Rosa Williams died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Charles Asher Wood III, 74
JONESBORO — Charles Asher Wood III, an optometrist, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Jonesboro Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Dessie Wright, 107
Dessie Wright of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Phillip Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Ashford, Dorothy Ann: 2:30 p.m. today, Christ Temple, Grambling.
Benson, Earl L.: 1 p.m. today, Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe.
Butler, Leroy: 11 a.m. today, Union Baptist Church, Bosco.
Daniels, Martha: noon today, Springfield Baptist Church, Lomeland.
Dunn, Willie O.: 10 a.m. today, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Ellis Jr., Eli: 2 p.m. today, First Zion Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Graves, Rebecca: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Green, Pete: 1 p.m. today, Alexandria No. 2 Cemetery, Oak Ridge.
Green Jr., Talmadge Wesley: 11 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Jackson, Mildred: 2:30 p.m. today, Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium.
Lenard, Charlotte Regina: 11 a.m. today, Cypress Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Mayfield, Wilton "Al": 1 p.m. today, Mount Harmony Baptist Church, Ruston.
Ragland, Philip "Snake": 2 p.m. Sunday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Reese, Velma: 1 p.m. today, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Epps.
Richardson, William C.: 1 p.m. today, New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe.
Ross, Lula Mae Lain: 11 a.m. today, Mount Zion Church of Christ, Gilbert.
Runnells, Essie Mae: 3 p.m. today, University Church of Christ, Monroe.
Sims, Lela Mae: 11 a.m. Monday, Gum Springs, Farmerville.
Tyler, Lois Junetta: 11 a.m. today, Lea Joyner Memorial Methodist Church, Monroe

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

EULA L. WILKINS Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home Tallulah, LA Services for Eula L. Wilkins, 92, will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, March 3, 2008, at First United Methodist Church of Tallulah. Officiating will be Rev. Jean Foremen, Rev. Michael Jones and her son, Johnny Wilkins. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00, Sunday, March 2, 2008, at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home in Tallulah. Eula was born in Mischner, LA on Dec. 23, 1915 to L. J. and Eliza Land and died Saturday, March 1, 2008 at Madison Parish Hospital in Tallulah, LA. An active member of First United Methodist Church of Tallulah since 1932, she wa also a member of the Women's Guild and the church choir. She served her church as greeter, a participant in dramas, and in other varied ways. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luke A. Wilkins and her oldest daughter, Sue Wilkins Laminack. She is survived by two sons, Johnny Wilkins and his wife Sandra of Tallulah; Jimmy Wilkins and his wife, Julie of Tallulah, a daughter Lou Ann Jones and husband Dale of Tallulah, 8 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Tallulah or to the charity of the donor's choice.

LOREN RONALD WALLEY Dallas, TX Ron Walley, 65, was born June 23, 1942, in Lepanto, AR, and passed away February 22, 2008, in Richardson, TX (Dallas), after a brief but courageous battle against cancer. Ron was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a retired U.S. Postmaster. He was a devoted father, grandfather, and friend who will be greatly missed. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Loren and Pauline Walley; and his sister, Mary Elaine Walley. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne and Cliff Anderson; his son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Julie Walley; four grandchildren, Lauren Walley, Chase Anderson, Gabrielle Walley, and Pierce Anderson; Betty Walley, his wife of 29 years and mother of his children; his brother and sister-in -law, Jerry and Elsie Walley; his niece, Debbie Thomas and her family; his nephew, Keith Walley and his family; and numerous friends in Louisiana and Florida. A memorial service was held on Friday, February 29, at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension in Dallas, TX. A private burial will be held at the Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the First Tee of Northwest Florida, 300 Tonawanda Dr., Pensacola, FL 32506, in care of Ron Walley.

MARY ELIZABETH "LIBBY" SMITH BORDEN Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral Services for Mary Borden, 93, of Spearsville, LA, will be held on Monday, 10:00 AM March 3, 2008, at Spearsville Baptist Church in Spearsville, LA., with Reverend James Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Bernice Cemetery in Bernice, LA, under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mrs. Borden was a member of Spearsville Baptist Church. She was born on October 28, 1914 and passed away after a brief illness on February 29, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband Rev. Jack K. Borden. Survivors include her children, Bert Clifton Borden, Barbara Walker and Paul J. Borden, brothers and sisters, James Carroll Smith and Rhedia Mae Smith Skiles, 9 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be James Draper, Danny Manning, Danny Rockett, Johnny Buckley, James Wicker and Bobby Harkins. Honorary Pallbearers will be John Smith, Jelly Kelley, Marvin Kennedy and Drew Rockett. Visitation will be held Sunday, March 2, 2008 at 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

MR. JAMES ELVIN BROOM Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. James Elvin Broom, 87, of West Monroe, La. will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, March 3, 2008 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Dennis Anger officiating. Interment will be in Hasley Cemetery. Mr. Broom died March 1, 2008 at his residence. Mr. Broom was a retired pipeline foreman of 30+ years for Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company. He was a United States Navy Veteran serving in WWII. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Ida P. Broom; his parents, J.C. and Margaret Carter Broom and by his brothers, Norman and Eual Broom. Survivors: Daughters, Lorita Gilmore of Ft. Necessity, LA and Vera McCarty of West Monroe, LA; Sister, Margaret Gebhardt of Calhoun, LA; Grandchildren, Jennifer McCarty, Marissa McCarty, Missy Beavers and Randy Gilmore; great grandchildren, MaKayla Beavers, Kody Beavers, Jacob Weaver and Jackson Weaver; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Randy Gilmore, Gerald Gilmore, Charlie Keene, Ryan Norris, Greg Windsor and Gerald Byrd. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Barry Weinberger and Staff, Dr. Donna Donald, Linda and Staff. Very special thanks to Glenda Lewis, RN Case Manager. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

SOPHIE SUTTON Caruth Village Funeral Home Hot Springs Village, AR Sophie Sutton Frasier, age 86, died on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008 in Hot Springs, AR after a lengthy illness. Born in Bienville Parish, LA, Mrs. Frasier was the daughter of Henry Sutton and Mary Wilkinson Sutton. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Warren Sutton, and her husband of many years, Gerald Frasier. Mrs. Frasier is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Gerrie & Richard Sanders of Hot Springs Village, AR; grandsons Eric Begley of Irving, TX and Scott Begley and wife Tracy of Tucker, GA; great-granddaughter, Mackenzie Begley of Tucker, GA; sister and brother-in-law: Dorothy and Wrede Blackburn of Nokomis, FL; a nephew and two nieces. Mrs. Frasier earned a degree in Commerce from LA Tech as well as BSE, MSE and "Plus 30" degrees from ULM. She taught fourth grade at Shady Grove Elementary for many years. After retirement, Mrs. Frasier devoted her life to perfecting her bridge game and being caregiver to her husband during his lengthy illness. She was a long-time communicant of Grace Episcopal Church. A memorial service under the direction of the Reverend Canon Gregg Riley will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at the church. The family wishes to express their appreciation to the staff of Quapaw Health Care and Rehab; and Hospice Home Care of Hot Springs, AR for their kind and gentle care of Mrs. Frasier in her last days. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Grace Episcopal Church, 405 Glenmar Ave., Monroe, LA 71201. Guests may register at http://www.caruth-hale.com

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TRAXEL STEVENS Forest Park The Woodlands The Woodlands, TX Traxel Stevens, age 90, of The Woodlands, TX, formerly of Austin, died Wednesday, February 27th, 2008. He was born James Traxel Stevens on March 28, 1917, in Shreveport, LA, the son of Samuel Clemens and Nevah Hill Stevens. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Maxine Fowler Stevens; daughter, Linda Menn of The Woodlands, TX; son, Barry and wife Gayla, of Winnsboro, LA; granddaughters, April Menn Dickerman of The Woodlands, TX; and Jessica Stevens Hamby, Jennifer Stevens Juneau, and Jacqueline Stevens, all of Ruston, LA. In August 2005, after 59 years in their beloved Austin (40 years in the same house), Traxel and Maxine moved to The Woodlands to be near their daughter. Stevens graduated from Fair Park High School, Shreveport, in 1934 and received a degree from Louisiana College, Pineville, LA, in 1942. He was a veteran of World War II. After the war, he did graduate work in journalism at The University of Texas-Austin. Traxel's journalism career included: News coverage of Austin city hall and Travis County courthouse, for KVET radio (1947-48); newspaper correspondent for Texas newspapers at the State Capitol with Long News Service (1949-54); journalism director, University Interscholastic League (1954-56); managing editor of The Texas Outlook and communications director, Texas State Teachers Association, beginning in 1956. He retired from TSTA in 1981. Later, he was author of Vision, Vigilance, and Victory, a history of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, and On Solid Rock, a history of Northwest Hills United Methodist Church, Austin. He published two books of memoirs. Stevens had been a member of the Society of Professional Journalists (Sigma Delta Chi) and was involved with Lifetime Learning Institute of Austin. His volunteer work included many years as a reader for Austin Recording for the Blind, and assisting with West Austin Caregivers. He sang in church choirs for most of his life, at weddings and funerals and a few "hog killin's." He was active in Northwest Hills United Methodist Church, Austin, where he was a charter member. After moving to The Woodlands, he and Maxine attended Woodlands Community Presbyterian Church and then joined The Woodlands United Methodist Church. Traxel took his work seriously, but not himself. He looked for humor throughout life. That included the golf course, even though the game did not treat him kindly. So he felt his mission in life was to make others feel good about their golf game-compared to his game. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held Monday, March 3, 2008, at 10:00 AM at Northwest Hills UMC, Austin. Reverend Bill Henderson will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Northwest Hills United Methodist Church, Austin, to Recording for the Blind, Austin, or a charity of choice.

Kenneth Auld Sr., 76
CLAYTON — Kenneth Auld Sr., a retired oilfield worker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Central Cemetery, Wisner.

James Elmore, 69
POINT — James Elmore, a retired truck driver, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Point Assembly of God Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Wilhite Cemetery.

Jacqueline M. Gilbert, 80
Jacqueline M. Gilbert of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Margaret B. Crow Gray, 77
MARION — Margaret B. Crow Gray, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Roark Cemetery, Marion, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Mary D. Husbands, 65
HARRISONBURG — Mary D. Husbands, a retired employee of the Catahoula Parish School System and Champlin's Net Co., died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. today at New Hope Pentecostal Church at Leland. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Mary Ann Neas, 72
RUSTON — Mary Ann Neas, a retired florist, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Larry B. Walding, 67
Larry Benjamin Walding of West Monroe, a painting contractor, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time today. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Evans, Ruby T.: 2 p.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Moore, Lougen: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Mount Zion Baptist Chruch, Grambling.
Morse, Melvin David: 2 p.m. today, First United Methodist Church, St. Joseph.
Rabb, Calvin H.: 2 p.m. today, St. Patrick Catholic Church, Ferriday.
Ragland, Philip "Snake": 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Spearman, Bennie Mae: 1:30 p.m. today, East Carroll Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Sims, Lela Mae: 11 a.m. Monday, Gum Springs, Farmerville.
Talbert, Bettye Morgan: 1 p.m. Monday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Wood III, Charles Asher: 2 p.m. today, Jonesboro Cemetery, Jonesboro.
Wright, Dessie: 2 p.m. today, St. Phillips Baptist Church, Monroe

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

BILLY JOE WILKES, JR. RISER FUNERAL HOME COLUMBIA, LA Services for Mr. Billy Joe Wilkes, Jr., age 43 of Columbia will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 4, 2008, from the sanctuary of Palestine Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Lutrick officiating. Interment will follow at Fellowship Cemetery in Columbia. Mr. Wilkes was born in Caldwell Parish on December 26, 1964 to the union of Billy Joe and Johnnie Morris Wilkes and passed away on March 2, 2008 in Caldwell Parish. He was a member of the NRA and played the guitar and harmonica. Billy enjoyed hunting and fishing, but also believed in the conservation of wildlife and in preserving the land and to give back what was taken. He took in strays of every kind and was well loved by everyone. He was preceded in death by his father, Billy Joe Wilkes. Survivors include his mother, Johnnie Morris Wilkes of Columbia, his sister, Shirley Wilkes of Columbia, two nieces, Rebecca Lee Johnson of West Monroe and Danielle Nicol Wollerson of Columbia, a host of cousins, many friends, relatives and beloved animals. Pallbearers will be Ralph Byrd, Joe Byrd, Timothy Morris, Timothy Morris II, Sylvester Carr, Jr. and William Whitlock. Honorary pallbearer is Ricky Kilcrease. Visitation will be Monday evening, March 3, 2008 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Palestine Baptist Church.

JACQUELINE M. "JACKIE" GILBERT Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Jacqueline M. "Jackie" Gilbert, 87, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Gilbert passed away Saturday, March 1, 2008. Formerly of Baton Rouge, LA, Mrs. Gilbert resided at The Oaks Nursing Home for the past two years. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was an avid bridge club member and homemaker. Mrs. Gilbert was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Gilbert; and son, Edward Jake Short. Survivors include her daughters, Diane Walters of Monroe, and Elizabeth Ann Gilbert O'hara of Williamsport, TN; and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Care of Louisiana. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

JAMES EARL WYANT Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for James Earl Wyant, 73 of Columbia will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, March 4, 2008 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Jimmy Goodman and Rev. Stan Wyant officiating. Interment will follow in Holum Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Wyant was born in Columbia on October 3, 1934 to the union of Henry Deanious and Amy Cassels Wyant and passed away Saturday, March 1, 2008 at St. Frances North Hospital in Monroe. He was a diesel mechanic with Central Oil and Supply Co. and a member of Holum Baptist Church, the National Rifle Association, and the Bayou Calamus Hunting Club. He was a die hard LSU football fan. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, H.D. Wyant, Jr., Maloy Wyant, and Ples Henry Wyant. Survivors include his wife: Marjorie Day Wyant of Columbia, his daughter: Tracey L. Wyant of Germantown, MD, his sons and daughters-in-law: Dr. Chapman Lee and Diane Sellers Wyant of Little Rock, AR, Dr. Glen Ray and Dr. Mary Stephenson Wyant of Dallas, TX, his brothers and sisters-in-law: Archie and Virginia Wyant of Columbia, Charlie and Ellen Wyant of Columbia, Calvin and Murle Wyant of Chatham, Clyde and Ann Wyant of Columbia, and Benjamin Wyant of LaGrange,TX, his sister: Verena McKee of Columbia, his six grandchildren: Clay Hudson Wyant, Abby Leigh Wyant, Patricia Wyant Purcell and her husband, Josh, David Winters, Rachel Marie Wyant, and Rebecca Liza-Michelle Wyant and his great grandson, Christopher Lane Purcell. Pallbearers will be Dr. Chapman Lee Wyant, Dr. Glen Ray Wyant, Ronnie Wyant, Otis McKee, Therion Wyant, and Andy Hayden. Visitation will be Monday evening, March 3, 2008, at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM.

LLOYD SMITH Chattanooga Funeral Home Chattanooga , TN Lloyd Ray Smith, 73, went to be with the Lord early Saturday morning, March 1, 2008 at his home in Chattanooga. Lloyd Ray was born June 6, 1934 in Epps, Louisiana. Preceding him in death is his beloved wife of 24 years, Carole Smith. He is survived by his children Lloyd Ray "Buddy" Smith, II, Gabe Walker Smith, Timmy Conner, Dennis Conner, Tracee Randall and Wendy Leaumont; his siblings Shirley Benson and Harold Smith; his several grandchildren and his loving companion Leona Dunn. A born-again Christian, Lloyd Ray lived a happy life full of wild adventures and huge accomplishments. Though known by the local community for his service to the Special Olympics program, he was known by his family as the most wonderful dad, husband, and grandfather one could ever hope to have. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM Tuesday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 404 South Moore Road with Father Mike Nolan officiating. Burial will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday at the funeral home. Lloyd requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Special Olympics 250 Layne Road Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.

MR. JAMES ELMORE Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. James E. Elmore, 69, of Point, LA , will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at the Point Assembly of God Church with Rev. Dennis Anger, Rev. George Elmore, and Rev Clay Kelly officiating. Interment will follow in the Wilhite Cemetery in Point, LA, under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Born November 18th, 1938, in Point, LA, he was a son of the late James Leroy and Esther Tidwell Elmore. A truck driver and veteran of the Louisiana Army National Guard, he passed away in West Monroe on Friday, February 29th, 2008. Survivors include his sons, Jamie Moorhead and wife, Karen, and Bobby Bennett and wife, Dorie; 2 sisters, Cora Sue Hedden and husband, Doyle, and Judy Bearden and husband, Larry; 3 brothers, J.D. Elmore and wife, Clara, Charles Elmore and wife, Nancy, and Carl Van Elmore and wife, Connie; 2 grandsons, Thatcher Moorhead and Tanner Michael Bennett; and a number of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are nephews and include Craig, Eric, Shane, Glen and Keith Elmore, Dwight and Darrell Hedden, and Richard Bearden. Visitation will be on Monday, March 3rd, 2008, from 5:00 PM until 8:00PM at the Point Assembly of God Church, Point, LA. Online condolences may be emailed to www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

James Elvin Broom, 87
James Elvin Broom, of West Monroe, a retired gas pipeline foreman, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Joe Burnham, 71
DUBACH — Joe Burnham, an Ark-La Gas superintendent, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday in New Prospect Baptist Church. Burial will be in Unionville Cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the church.

Joan K. Walker, 70
HODGE — Joan K. Walker, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Walnut Ridge Baptist Church near Hodge. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Gladys Copeland Wilson, 102
BASTROP — Gladys Tommy Copeland Wilson, a retired paper-mill cafeteria worker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is noon-2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Marvel Winn, 83
Marvel Winn, of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Auld Sr., Kenneth: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Elmore, James: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Point Assembly of God Church.
Moore, Lougen: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Mount Zion Baptist Chruch, Grambling.
Sims, Lela Mae: 11 a.m. today, Gum Springs, Farmerville.
Talbert, Bettye Morgan: 1 p.m. today, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro

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

JUDY NICHOLS 7/25/1949 - 3/4/1998 Remembrance You can shed tears that she is gone, or you can smile because she has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that she'll come back, or you can open your eyes and see all she has left. Your heart can be empty because you can't see her, or you can be full of the love you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember her and only that she's gone, or you can cherish her memory and let it live on. You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn you back. Or you can do what she'd want: Smile, Open Your Eyes, Love and Go on. In Loving Memory of a wonderful Mother, MeMe, and Best Friend Daughter, Shannon

MRS. MARVEL MARIE WINN Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Mrs. Marvel Marie Winn, 83, of West Monroe, La. will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 5, 2008 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. with Rev. Cecil Herrington officiating. Interment will be in Hasley Cemetery. Mrs. Winn died March 1, 2008 at La. Extended Care Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Prudhomme and Julia Trichel, Step-mother, Laura Trichel, and daughter-in-law, Sue Winn. Mrs. Winn was a member of the West Heights Baptist Church. Survivors: 3 Sons, Eddie Joe Winn of Mer Rouge, LA, Larry Don Winn and wife, Cathy, of West Monroe, LA and Ernest Dwayne Winn and wife, Beatrice of Lonoke, AR; Sisters, Lucille Hopkins North and husband, Ray of Oak Grove and Betty Carter of West Monroe, LA ; Brothers, Mack Trichel and wife, Jo of Hot Springs, AR, Woody Trichel and wife, Cloteal of Mer Rouge, LA and Joseph Prudhomme Trichel, Jr. and wife, Lori of West Monroe, La.; 9 Grandchildren and 10 Great Grandchildren; Very Special Niece, Marlyn Black and many dearly loved nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be her sons, Eddie, Larry and Ernie Winn, Johnny Gilbert, her brothers, Mack, Joseph and Woody Trichel and Russ Millar. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

SOPHIE SUTTON FRASIER Caruth Village Funeral Home Hot Springs Village, AR Sophie Sutton Frasier, age 86, died on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008 in Hot Springs, AR after a lengthy illness. Born in Bienville Parish, LA, Mrs. Frasier was the daughter of Henry Sutton and Mary Wilkinson Sutton. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Warren Sutton, and her husband of many years, Gerald Frasier. Mrs. Frasier is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Gerrie & Richard Sanders of Hot Springs Village, AR; grandsons Eric Begley of Irving, TX and Scott Begley and wife Tracy of Tucker, GA; great-granddaughter, Mackenzie Begley of Tucker, GA; sister and brother-in-law: Dorothy and Wrede Blackburn of Nokomis, FL; a nephew and two nieces. Mrs. Frasier earned a degree in Commerce from LA Tech as well as BSE, MSE and "Plus 30" degrees from ULM. She taught fourth grade at Shady Grove Elementary for many years. After retirement, Mrs. Frasier devoted her life to perfecting her bridge game and being caregiver to her husband during his lengthy illness. She was a long-time communicant of Grace Episcopal Church. A memorial service under the direction of the Reverend Canon Gregg Riley will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at the church. The family wishes to express their appreciation to the staff of Quapaw Health Care and Rehab; and Hospice Home Care of Hot Springs, AR for their kind and gentle care of Mrs. Frasier in her last days. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Grace Episcopal Church, 405 Glenmar Ave., Monroe, LA 71201. Guests may register at http://www.caruth-hale.com

Sharicka Ballett, infant
TALLULAH — Sharicka DaNay Ballett, infant daughter of Tara Ballett, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Rodney 'Drill' Coleman, 57
RUSTON — Rodney "Drill" Coleman, an oilfield worker, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Douglas Cemetery, Choudrant under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Joe Hampton Jr., 54
OAK GROVE — Joe Hampton Jr., a retired postmaster, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Timothy M. Hayden, 28
CLEBURNE, Texas — Timothy Michael Hayden, an oil industry truck driver, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Eros United Methodist Church. Visitation is 6 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Rita D. Leonard, 57
LONGVIEW, Texas — Rita Dillingham Leonard of Monroe, an executive secretary, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Lillie Mae Miles, 82
RUSTON — Lillie Mae Miles, a retired custodian, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Grambling. Burial will be in Grambling Memorial Garden Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home, Ruston.

Roy B. Riley Sr., 86
JONESVILLE — Roy B. Riley Sr., retired Catahoula Bank president and World War II Army veteran, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church, Jonesville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Nolley Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Leroy L. Trimble, 78
TALLULAH — Leroy Lawrence Trimble died Feb. 27. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at New Light Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Marvel Winn, 83
Marvel Winn of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Anderson, Roosevelt: 11 a.m. today, First Pilgrim Baptist Church, Monroe.
Brown, Emily M.: noon Thursday, Brownville Baptist Church, Columbia.
Hutson, Louise C.: 11 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
McBroom, Gearldine: 2 p.m. today, Laran Cemetery, Laran.
Parker, Irene: 11 a.m. today, Pentecostals of the Miss-Lou, Ferriday.
Pleasant, Viola: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Luke Baptist Church, Alto.
Shipman, Billie Jean Kelly: 11 a.m. today, Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Bastrop.
Williams, Terence: 11 a.m. Thursday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe

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

BARBARA JEAN WALLACE REGAN Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Barbara Jean Wallace Regan, 81, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, March 6, 2008, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Dr. Allison Moody officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Regan passed away Tuesday, March 04, 2008, at home surrounded by family and friends. She was a lifelong resident of Ouachita Parish. She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She enjoyed gardening, reading, traveling, the outdoors, and camping. Mrs. Regan was a member of First Presbyterian Church and was active in the women of the church in her earlier years. She worked alongside her husband in the business they founded "Regan Office Supply". She was a previous member of the Quota Club of Monroe. Mrs. Regan was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Regan; mother and father, Percy Lyle and Bertha Moore Wallace; and mother and father-in-law, Willie Edwin and Kate Byrnes Regan. Survivors include her children, Nancy Boutwell and husband Kenneth of West Monroe, Ed Regan and wife Joy of West Monroe, and Charles Regan, Jr. and wife Gayle of Tulsa, OK; grandchildren, Jonathan Regan, Kerry Regan, Jeffrey Regan, Sara Regan McKinney and husband Charles, Darryl Boutwell and wife Tammy, Dana Burch, Jordan and Brenna Boutwell, and Sydney and Sophie Leslie; and beloved canine companions, Buddy and Baby Izzie. Survived also by special cousin, Johnny Lou Daniel; friend like a sister, LaRue Howard; special caregivers, Angela Brown, Gloria Brown, and their families; as well as many other cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was our Beautiful Mother and will be missed more than words can express. Pallbearers will be Jonathan Regan, Jeffrey Regan, Charles McKinney, Mike Harrelson, Buddy Fisher, and Darryl Boutwell. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

CARL A. TAYLOR Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral services for Mr. Carl A.Taylor, 74, of Farmerville, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM. Thursday, March 6, 2008, at Beulah Baptist Church in Farmerville, LA. Officiating will be Bro. Jeff Hurst and J.E. Brown. Burial will be at Beulah Cemetery. Mr. Taylor was born on January 30, 1934 in Truxno, LA, and passed away on March 3, 2008 at Glenwood Hospital. He was an avid LSU football fan and fisherman. He was a member of Beulah Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Firmy and Mattie Lee Taylor; sister, Effie Gulley; brothers, Jim Taylor and Willie Emmett "Bill" Taylor. He is survived by his wife Ruby Taylor of Farmerville, LA; son, Dent Taylor and wife Leesa of Farmerville, LA; daughters, Ann Marie Finklea and husband Tracy of Farmerville, LA; Cindy Clay and husband Leroy of Marion, AR; son, Mazion Pepper and girlfriend Gay Nell McIntosh of Farmerville, LA; son, Keith Tawater and wife Donna of Farmerville, LA; daughter, Kathy Rewolinski and husband Chance of Central Point, OR; grandchildren, Josh and Ree Taylor; Amy Pearson; Corrina Terral; Taylor and Adam Clay; Justin Pepper; Jolie Harrison; Natalie and Matthew Stratton; Colin Rewolinski; Holly Rosa; and Emily McIntosh. great-grandchild, Baylor Terral. brother, Jerry Taylor of Farmerville, LA; sisters, Billie Crow of Farmerville, LA; Bobbie Williamson of West Monroe, LA; and Sylvia Rockett of Alexandria , LA. Memorials may be made to the building fund of Beulah Baptist Church or donor choice. Pallbearers will be Justin Pepper; Josh Taylor; Taylor Clay; Matthew Stratton; Andy Harrison and Chris Terral. Honorary Pallbearers will be deacons of Beulah Baptist Church and Modell Robinson. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Beulah Baptist Church in Farmerville, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

GEARLDINE MCBROOM FARRAR FUNERAL HOME Farmerville, LA Graveside services for Gearldine McBroom, 84, of Laran will be 2:00 PM Wednesday at Laran Cemetery with Truett West officiating and under direction of Farrar Funeral Home. Mrs. McBroom, a homemaker, died March 2, 2008. She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband, Perry McBroom. Survivors are sons: Ricky McBroom and Dennis McBroom; daughters: Linda Kay Talluri and Tammy Romero; 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

JOE HAMPTON, JR. Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, Louisiana Funeral services for Joe Franklin Hampton, Jr. age 54, will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, March 6, 2008 at Cox Funeral Home Chapel in Oak Grove, Louisiana. Mr. Hampton died Sunday, March 2, 2008 in Paragould, Arkansas after a sudden illness. Mr. Hampton was a retired Postmaster. He was a graduate of Oak Grove High School and the University of Louisiana in Monroe, Louisiana. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Carol Hampton of Paragould, AR; son, Jeremy Slade Hampton of Los Angeles, CA; son, Anthony Trippe Hampton of San Diego, CA; daughter and son-in-law, Patches Mechelle Euchaski and Lance Euchaski of Springfield, MO; granddaughter, Hunter Meagan Euchaski of Springfield, MO; his parents, Joe Franklin Hampton, Sr. and Rose Marie Smith Hampton of Oak Grove; brother and sister-in-law, Bruce and Cindy Hampton of Ruston, Louisiana; brother, David Hampton of West Monroe, Louisiana; sister and brother-in-law, Sharon and Gregg Ward of Oak Grove. Pallbearers are: Vic Dalrymple, Mike Collins, Scott Lee, Beanie Moss, James McGee, and Michael Jason Rivoire. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 between the hours of 5 to 9:00 PM at Cox Funeral Home in Oak Grove. www.coxfuneral.com

MRS. SHERRY MCCLAIN MORRIS Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Memorial service for Mrs. Sherry McClain Morris, 57, of Eros, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, March 6, 2008, at Living Way Apostolic Church with Rev. Carl Shurte officiating. Mrs. Morris passed away on March 4, 2008, at her residence. Sherry was loved by all her friends at the Post Office where she had worked as a rural carrier for many years. She was a great friend to all. Sherry was a beautiful person who throughout her illness showed great grace and dignity and was an example to all who loved her. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and will be missed by all who she had touched. Survivors include her husband, Shannon Morris; three sons, Darren Dycus and fiancée, Aubrey Humphries, and Joe Dee Dycus and wife SuAnn, and Randy Dycus and wife Jessica; four brothers, Tommy, Ronnie, Jerry, and James McClain; eight grandchildren, Samantha, Jordan, Dalton, Caitlin, Ty, Jake, Eli, and Annalise; and great grandchild, Chace. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

OLIN BAKER SAULSBURY Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Olin Baker Saulsbury, 73, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, March 6, 2008, at First United Methodist Church, Loop Road, Monroe, with Rev. Larry Stafford and Rev. Jo Ann Cooper officiating. Graveside services will be at 11:00 AM Friday, March 7, 2008, at Forest Park Cemetery in Shreveport, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Saulsbury passed away Monday, March 3, 2008. He was retired from Bank One (Chase) as Senior Vice President and Ford Motor Credit Company. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Monroe, Bayou DeSiard Country Club, Red Raider Club, ULM Athletic Scholarship Foundation, United Way Steamboat Club, A Paul Harris Fellow, Little Theater, NELA Arts Council, A 32nd degree Mason, and a member of Barak Shrine Temple. Survivors include his wife of forty-nine years, Sammie Fowler Saulsbury; brother, Tony Saulsbury and wife Pat of Wichita Falls, TX; in-laws, Dr. and Mrs. Garry Nall of Amarillo, TX, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bettinger of Lakewood, CO, and Dr. and Mrs. John Fowler of Aiken, SC; nieces and nephews, Stuart Saulsbury, Scott Saulsbury, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. John Barnhart, Scott Saulsbury, Drs. Jim and Julie Bettinger Salzman, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bettinger, Joe Bettinger, Bill Fowler, and Lori Fowler. Pallbearers will be Sam Pack, Stuart Saulsbury, Joe Bettinger, Willie Mitchell, Scott Saulsbury, and John Barnhart. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Bettinger, TTS group-Ernest Strauss, Ken Conrad, Gene Worthen, Tom Hardee, Bill Morrow, Ed Major, Ed Miller, Dick Blanchard, Dick McGivern, Tom Zentner, Jim Jordan, Jack Neel, Graham Schneider, Larry Winter, Jim Ellis, Jerry Garner, Walter Hastings, Bill Matthews, Fred Marx, Jay Adams, and Bill Malone. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church Building Fund, American Cancer Society, or to the charity of your choice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

Ricky Wayne Lowery, Sr. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Ricky Wayne Lowery, Sr. will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 6, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Officiating will be Bro. Pete Gilbert. Interment will follow at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Ricky was born March 5, 1965 in West Monroe, LA and passed away March 3, 2008 following an automobile accident. Ricky enjoyed hunting, fishing, picking around with friends and family and living life to the fullest. He was in the construction and vinyl siding business. Ricky was a wonderful and loving son, father, brother and friend. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Bill and Evelyn Lowery, grandfather, George W. Warner and cousin Timothy "Tinker" Warner. Ricky is survived by his parents, Gerald and Renee Lowery, Jim and Irene Cowger; two sons, Hunter Lowery and Ricky Wayne Lowery, Jr.; one daughter, Angel Logan Lowery; brothers, LaMar Lowery and Heath Lowery, step-brother, Chuck Sturdivant; step-sister, Misty Sturdivant; grandmother, Omah Wheeler, all of West Monroe. Pallbearers are, Douglas Valentine, Keith Lenard, Jeff Hicks, Hunter Lowery, Jeff Spillers, James Warner, Bubba Lawson, Frankie Hillhouse, and Jerry Walker. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM and Thursday from 12:00 Noon until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

TIMOTHY MICHAEL HAYDEN Cleburne, Texas Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA Funeral services for Timothy Michael Hayden, age 28 will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2008 at 2:00 PM, at Eros United Methodist Church in Eros, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Bill Strawbridge and Rev. Joseph Guo. Interment will follow in the Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 starting at 6:00 PM, at Eros United Methodist Church. Mr. Hayden was born on September 2, 1979 and passed away on March 3, 2008 in Cleburne, Texas. He is survived by his father, Bobby Hayden and wife Rhonda of Eros, LA, mother, Lydia Ann Hopfinger of TX, one brother, Bobby Hayden of Cleburne, TX, two step-brothers, Corey Johnston of West Monroe, LA, and Chad Garner of Sterlington, LA, one step-sister, Candice Johnston of Hodge, LA, paternal grandparents, Bobby L. and DeWanna Hayden of Eros, LA, maternal grandparents, James W. and Geri Hopfinger of West Monroe, LA., step-grandparents, Aylon and Bettye Pate of Jonesboro, LA. He is also survived by a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. Pallbearers will include, Herschel Hayden, Christopher Hayden, Josh Hayden, Corey Johnston, Marcus Coates and Jesse Howard. Honorary pallbearers will be, Danny Dunn, Dr. James M. Hayden, Aubrey Hayden and Chad Garner.

VIOLA POWELL Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel Arcadia, LA Funeral services will be held for Viola Powell, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel Arcadia, on Wednesday March 5, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. Rev Robert Peyton and Rev. Greg Dunn will officiate. Interment will follow at the Mt. Mariah cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday. Mrs. Powell was born February 5, 1924, in Caruthersville, MO, to Henry Lester LaFerney and Mary Evelyn Laferney. She entered into rest March 2, 2008. She was a member of Mt. Mariah Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Ardis Aaron Powell, Jr. brother Richard LaFerney and sister Elsie LaFerney. Mrs. Powell is survived by a daughter Dawn Y. Leatherwood and husband Mike of Calhoun, LA, five sons; Ardis A. Powell III and wife Bobbie Sue of Athens, LA, Henry L. Powell and wife Carla of Pineville, La, Larry R. Powell and wife Terrie of Baton Rouge, LA, Ricky G. Powell and wife Jerri of Monroe, LA and Tony M. Powell and wife Celeste of Athens, LA brother Clyde Laferney and wife Shirley of St. Louis, MO and a sister Mary Sparks of Killeen, TX. grandchildren Sherri Powell, Daryl Powell, Heather Bennett, Brian Powell, Greg Powell, Marc Powell, Charles Aaron Powell, Bryce Powell, Sara Powell and Chrissy Powell, she also had nine great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jerry Woodard, E.J. Ratcliff, Daryl Powell, Brian Powell, Greg Powell, Marc Powell, Bryce Powell and Charles Aaron Powell. Memorials may be made to the Mt. Mariah Methodist Church.

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

BARBARA JEAN WALLACE REGAN Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Barbara Jean Wallace Regan, 81, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, March 6, 2008, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Dr. Allison Moody officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Regan passed away Tuesday, March 04, 2008, at home surrounded by family and friends. She was a lifelong resident of Ouachita Parish. She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She enjoyed gardening, reading, traveling, the outdoors, and camping. Mrs. Regan was a member of First Presbyterian Church and was active in the women of the church in her earlier years. She worked alongside her husband in the business they founded, Regan Office Supply. She was a previous member of the Quota Club of Monroe. Mrs. Regan was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Regan; mother and father, Percy Lyle and Bertha Moore Wallace; and mother and father-in-law, Willie Edwin and Kate Byrnes Regan. Survivors include her children, Nancy Boutwell and husband Kenneth of West Monroe, Ed Regan and wife Joy of West Monroe, and Charles Regan, Jr. and wife Gayle of Tulsa, OK; grandchildren, Jonathan Regan, Kerry Regan, Jeffrey Regan, Sara Regan McKinney and husband Charles, Darryl Boutwell and wife Tammy, Dana Burch, Jordan and Brenna Boutwell, and Sydney and Sophie Leslie; and beloved canine companions, Buddy and Baby Izzie. Survived also by special cousin, Johnny Lou Daniel; friend like a sister, LaRue Howard; special caregivers, Angela Brown, Gloria Brown, Terri Lynch, Lynn Porter, and their families; as well as many other cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was our Beautiful Mother and will be missed more than words can express. Pallbearers will be Jonathan Regan, Jeffrey Regan, Charles McKinney, Mike Harrelson, Buddy Fisher, and Darryl Boutwell. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

CHAD DELOACH 3/6/1978-8/11/2007 God looked around and saw your tired face He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. He knew your pain and suffering, He heard your cry for peace. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. Part of us went with You. You will always be loved and will remain in our hearts Forever. Momma, Paul, Jennifer, Mimi and PawPaw

DARRELL LYNN JOHNSON 1/22/1969 - 3/06-06 In loving memory, Gone but not forgotten. We miss you and will always love you from, Your Parents, Helen Johnson, Ronnie Johnson, Sisters, Ronita Calhoun & Lakeisha Johnson, Grandmother, Mattie Heckard, nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends.

IRMA BAILEY ANGELL Greenwood Funeral Home New Orleans, LA Irma Bailey Angell, 96, died March 1, 2008 in Monroe, LA. She was born August 12, 1911 in New Orleans where she lived 94 years before relocating to Monroe following Hurricane Katrina. Daughter of the late Joseph Bailey and the late Evelyn Abbo Bailey of New Orleans. She was happily married for 71 years to the late Merwin Eugene Angell, who preceded her in death by less than one month. Beloved mother of the late Donna Angell Sciretta and grandmother of Vicki Sciretta Weber and Robin Sciretta Brown. She is preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. Irma was a deeply devoted wife, known for her unselfish giving and unconditional love for God and her family. She was a strong woman who was happiest when taking care of others. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at GREENWOOD FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 5200 CANAL BLVD. NEW ORLEANS, LA 70124 on Saturday, March 8, 2008 at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in Masonic Cemetery. Visitation after 9:00 AM Saturday. The family guest book may be signed on line at www.greenwoodfuneral home.net

JOE. A. MCQUISTON Sun City, AZ Joe A. McQuiston, born December 26, 1923 in Monroe, LA, went to be with the Lord February 21, 2008. Joe resided in Sun City , AZ, with his wife of 12 years Carol. A memorial service will be held at New Light Baptist Church March 8, 2008, at 10:00 AM. Joe is survived by his loving wife Carol, her six children and their families; sisters Alice Elise Briggs and Jackie Smith; children Barbara, Linda (Ernie), Jonathan, Jeff (Barbara), Jack (Mary Jo) as well as many grandchildren, great grandchildren, niece and nephews. Joe is preceded in death by his wife Elila Clorene Sanders, son-in-law Paul C. Senseman, and grandson Nathan Daniel Boehm. Joe was born on a houseboat on the Ouachita River. He and his sisters lost both of their parents due to illness during childhood. Joe was raised in the home of his uncle, L.K. McQuiston, his wife Nellie and their four boys, Gradon, Richard, Fred and Van. In late 1941, Joe turned 18 and promptly enlisted in the United States Marines. Wounded at Tulagi after landing in Guadalcanal, he was awarded the Purple Heart and the Presidential Unit Citation. Joe began his recovery at the naval hospital in San Diego, where he met a " Gray Lady" volunteer who would become his wife of 49 years, Elila Clorene Sanders. Joe loved to hunt, fish, and to preach, and he enjoyed his career as a teacher and counselor at LTI in Monroe. He faithfully served the Lord through his ministry in his adult life. Joe's legacy of courage and faith are a lasting testament to our families and to our nation. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be sent to New Light Baptist Church, 2477 Prairie Rd, Monroe, LA 71202.

ROBERT ANDREW "RACER" HOLSTEAD, SR CROTHERS GLENWOOD FUNERAL HOME Tallulah, LA Robert Andrew "Racer" Holstead, Sr., age 81, will be held on Saturday, March 8 at 3:00 PM at Tallulah Academy in Tallulah with visitation at the school on Friday evening from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Known as Coach to generations of players and students, Racer Holstead was born on January 29, 1927, in Ruston, Louisiana, and died Tuesday, March 4 at the Madison Parish Hospital. Given the nickname of "Racer" at Hillcrest Grammar School when he outran all the children chasing the merry-go-round at recess, Coach Holstead graduated from Ruston High School where he was an outstanding athlete and quarterback under his mentor, Coach Hoss Garrett. After service in the Navy during World War II, he attended Louisiana Tech University on scholarship where he lettered in baseball and football and received his baccalaureate degree in education. After several summer sessions in the Big Eight semi-pro baseball league where he played for the Ruston Rebels and received the highest batting average award, he began his long, illustrious coaching carrer in Plaquemine, Louisiana in 1949. He served as assistant football coach, and head coach for baseball and basketball for four years. He won the first basketball state championship at Plaquemine High School in 1952. In addition, while at Plaquemine, he won his bride of 57 years, the former Lillie "Se Se" Jumonville. In 1953 he moved to Jena where he coached for two years and earned a state runner-up title in basketball. In 1955 he moved to Tallulah for his first head football coaching job, where he claimed four state football championships in the years between 1958-1962. During his 14 hears at Tallulah High School, his teams also won six district titles. In 1970, he moved to Tallulah Academy where for the next three decades he was headmaster, head football coach, and athletic director. With his long-time assistant coach I. T. Crothers, he won four state championships as well as five state runner-up ant thirteen district titles in football. He also won two state championships in golf. During his forty-eight years of coaching, forty two as head! footba ll coach, he achieved an impressive career record. With his 287th career victory, he moved into the top spot as the Winningest High School Coach in Louisiana. His cumulative coaching record of 309-146-8 ranks him 66th nationally among high school coaches. Other numerous honors that have established him as a coaching legend include his 1991 induction into the Louisiana High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame, his 1995 induction into the Louisana Tech University Athletic Hall of Fame, and his 2002 induction into the All-American Football Foundation. He was a past president of the LHSAA, one of the key organizers and the first athletic commissioner of the Louisana Independent School Athletic Association and was presented a special commendation of merit from both houses of the Louisiana Legislature. Above all, Coach Holstead valued the many awards from his fellow coaches who remained his staunchest friends and supporters, respecting his integrity as a competitor and his nobility of character. Coach Holstead was also named national Scholastic Coach of the Year and will long be remembered for his dedication to academics which taught his players and students to be winners in life. He is survived by his wife, SeSe; four daughters Alexis Holstead Thompson and her husband Bud; Heidi Holstead Mayeaux, Chere Holstead Bourgeois and her husband Al; and Lillie Holstead; and one son Robert A. Holstead, Jr.; and six grandchildren, Buster and Brad Bourgeois, Danielle Clapinski and husband Greg, Chand and Megan Mahaffey and Hilary Thompson; and one great-grandson; Andrew Clapinski. He is also survived by his sister Mary Beth Carr and husband Bob and four nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence Otis and Jimmie Howard Holstead and brother Clarence. His pallbearers, senior players from each of his eight state championship football teams, are Dick Brown, Billy Foster, Wayne Noland, Leonard "Pops" Neumann, Paul Machen, Randy Collins, Jimbo Paxton, and Darryl Ellerbee. Honorary pallbearers are his Louisiana Tech teammates fondly known as the "NAAGQ."

Mildred R. Anderson, 81
BASTROP — Mildred Raborn Anderson, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery.

Maggie L. Ballard, 84
DALLAS — Maggie L. Ballard, a retired pastry clerk, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Concord Missionary Baptist Church, Dallas. Wake services are 7-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Laurel Land Memorial Park Cemetery, Dallas under the direction of Cooper and Wilson Funeral Directors, Dallas.

Myron Arvid Berndt, 70
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Myron Arvid Berndt, a carpenter, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Mary Bingham, 86
WISNER — Mary Bingham died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Hope Estate Cemetery.

Napolein Joe Brown, 74
RAYVILLE — Napolein Joe Brown died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Jerry A. Culpepper, 64
JONESBORO — Jerry A. Culpepper, a heavy equipment operator, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4:30-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery.

Bobbie Jean Edwards, 80
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Bobbie Jean Edwards, an office manager, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 9 a.m. today at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Dominick Emerson, 29
Dominick Emerson of Monroe died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mary L. Esters, 88
Mary L. Esters of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Galilee Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Ruthie Fulford, 81
DELHI — Ruthie Fulford, a retired owner of Ruthie's Flowers, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Danela Hemphill, 23
Danela Hemphill of Monroe, a student, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Ollie Jackson, 63
Ollie Jackson of Monroe, a nurse, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Parkview Church of Christ, Monroe. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Holly Grove Cemetery, Rayville under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Eva Johnston, 88
BOSSIER CITY — Eva Johnston, a homemaker formerly of Farmerville, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Gerald 'V.J.' Jones, 69
GILBERT — Gerald "V.J." Jones, a retired ironworker and farmer, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Jigger Apostolic Church. Visitation is 5 p.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Rita D. Leonard, 58
LONGVIEW, Texas — Rita Dillingham Leonard, an executive secretary formerly of Monroe, died Monday. Graveside service are 10 a.m. Friday at Riverview Cemetery. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Ricky W. Lowery Sr., 42
EROS — Ricky Wayne Lowery Sr., a construction worker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is noon until service time today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.

Emanuel Marshall, 73
RAYVILLE — Emanuel Marshall, a welder, died Thursday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Love and Charity Cemetery.

Sherry McClain Morris, 57
EROS — Sherry McClain Morris, a U.S. Postal Service rural carrier, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. today at Living Way Apostolic Church, West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Roosevelt Nash, 79
RAYVILLE — Roosevelt Nash, a security officer, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joe Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in St. Matthew Cemetery, Mangham.

Ruby Brown Nolley, 91
JONESBORO — Ruby Brown Nolley died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Quitman.

Barbara Jean W. Regan, 81
Barbara Jean Wallace Regan of Monroe, co-owner of Regan Office Supply, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Mario Rosales, 68
PIONEER — Mario Rosales, a town of Oak Grove maintenance person, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First United Pentecostal Church, Oak Grove. Visitation is until service time today. Burial will be in McGaha Memorial Cemetery at Red Wing under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Olin Baker Saulsbury, 73
Olin Baker Saulsbury of Monroe, a retired banker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church, Loop Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Forest Park Cemetery, Shreveport under the direction of at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Carl A. Taylor, 74
FARMERVILLE — Carl A. Taylor, a truck driver, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Beulah Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

LaKeshia C. Williams, 24
LaKeshia Clark Williams of Monroe died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Trudie Williams, 93
HOMER — Trudie Williams, a homemaker, died Feb. 28. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Center Spring CME Church, Homer. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Forest Grove CME Cemetery, Homer under the direction of King's Funeral Home, Ruston.

Glenn Wiggins, 35
HOUSTON — Glenn Wiggins formerly of Clayton, died Feb. 28. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged:
Brown, Emily M.: noon today, Brownville Baptist Church, Columbia.
Hampton Jr., Joe: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Hayden, Timothy Michael: 2 p.m. today, Eros United Methodist Church.
Miles, Lillie Mae: 11 a.m. Friday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Grambling.
Pleasant, Viola: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Luke Baptist Church, Alto.
Riley Sr., Roy B.: 2 p.m. today, First United Methodist Church, Jonesville.
Shipman, Billie Jean Kelly: 11 a.m. today, Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Bastrop.
Trimble, Leroy Lawrence: 1 p.m. today, New Light Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Williams, Terence: 11 a.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe

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

EVA JOHNSTON FARRAR FUNERAL HOME Farmerville, LA Funeral services for Eva Johnston, 88, of Marion will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, at Farrar Funeral Home with Bro. James Mooney officiating. Burial will be in Liberty Hill-Taylor Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mrs. Johnston, a homemaker, died March 5, 2008. She was a member of Marion Assembly of God Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Emmette Johnston; sister, Selma Cofield and brother, Paul Jinks. Survivors include son, Glynn Johnston & wife, Ruth; 3 daughters: JoAnn Ramsey, Christy Quick & Karen Johnston; 2 brothers: Vaughn Jinks & wife, Pansy and Lamar Jinks & wife, Kim; 3 sisters: Doris Keene, Marie Farmer & Beatrice Gray; 6 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandson and a host of other relatives and friends. Pallbearers are: Craig Johnston, Curtis Ramsey, Dean Ramsey, Duane Jinks, Jacob Ramsey and Jamie Morganthal. Visitation will be 5:00 PM til 8:00 PM Friday at Farrar Funeral Home. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.farrarfh.com.

FRANK STANTON HEAD Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro, La Funeral Services for Mr. Frank Stanton Head, 81, of Sulphur, LA, will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, March 9, 2008 at Chatham Baptist Church, Chatham, LA Rev. R.C. Smith will officiate. Burial will follow at Chatham Cemetery, Chatham, LA under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro, LA. Visitation will begin Sunday, March 9, 2008 from 2:00 PM until time of service at the church. Mr. Head passed away on Monday, March 3, 2008 at 4:25 PM in Sulphur, LA. Frank Stanton Head was born on January 6, 1927, on the family farm, south of Eros, LA. His parents were Jesse George and Helen Allena (Garrett) Head. He had an older brother, Jesse Garrett, two older sisters, Mellie Mason "Sissie" (Morris) and Frances Roberta (Adkins), and two younger sisters, Mary Helen and Betty Lou (DeRouen). In 1943 he graduated from Chatham High School. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1945-1946 and again from 1950-1952. In 1952 he was married to Martha Joyce Taylor and they built their home in Westlake, LA. They were blessed with three children, Linda Carol, Janise Diana, and David Stanton. After several years of attending night classes and while working full time at Davison Chemical Company, Frank enrolled full time at McNeese State University and received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1969 with a double major in Mathematics and Physics. He retired from W.R. Grace as a Plant Engineer after 31 years. Frank was a quiet and patient father as well as a talented and gifted man. He needed more space to build and repair, or "tinker" as his family fondly said, so he built a large workshop. In this haven of tools and machines, he made games and puzzles for his children. Once, his daughters hurried home from school because a TV repairman would be at the home--they had never seen a repairman since they knew their daddy could do anything! His son was fortunate to have a dad who knew cars and how to keep them running. Frank enjoyed reading and was often was seen with a book in hand if he wasn't tinkering in the workshop. Frank accepted Jesus as his personal Savior as a twelve-year-old boy in Sunday School at Chatham Baptist Church. As a parent he took his family to church each time the doors were open. He faithfully served God as a church Deacon and director of the Youth Department at 1st Baptist Church of Westlake, LA for many years. He led by example. Later in life, as a single man, he attended Magnolia Baptist Church in Big Woods, LA before moving to Sulphur. Frank is survived by his three children: Linda Burrows and husband Gerald of Oklahoma City, Ok; Janise Crumpler and husband Tim of Sulphur; and David Head and wife Marie of Big Woods, LA. His legacy includes sixteen grandchildren: Kelley Burrows Gibson, Phillip Burrows, Stuart Burrows, Taylor Burrows, Cora Burrows, Kate Burrows, Ting Burrows, Amy Crumpler Mayo, Jacob Crumpler, Seth Crumpler, Claire Crumpler, Gracie Crumpler, Cole Crumpler, Garrett Head, John Thomas Head, Phillip Head and eight great grandchildren. He is survived by his children's mother, Joyce Head of Sulphur; Dee Head, mother of three grandsons, of Sulphur; brother, Jess; sisters, Sissy, Frances, and Betty Lou; and his friend of many years, Pauline Hooper of Sulphur, LA. He is preceded in death by his parents; an infant sister; a three-year-old sister, Mary Helen Head; and sister-in-law, Vern Head. The family wishes to thank their beloved Dad's caretakers of many years, Lucille Poole and Susan O'Connor and the angels of Odyssey Hospice for their recent help.

JOSEPHINE STANSELL Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Funeral services for Josephine Stansell, 86, of Rayville will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 8, 2008 at the Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel in Rayville with Rev. Harold Spillers and Rev. Bruce Underwood officiating. Interment will follow in the Rayville Masonic Cemetery in Rayville under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Josephine Stansell was born on April 2, 1921 and passed away on Thursday, March 06, 2008. Mrs. Stansell was a member of the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville. She was a loving mother, grandmother, who loved her family. Her family surrounded her as she passed on to be with the Lord. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.B. Stansell; parents, Clyde and Mary Gaston; brothers, Wimp Gaston, Pete Gaston, and Leon Gaston and her sister, Nettie Ireen Gaston. Survivors include her Children, Mary Underwood and husband, John of Monroe, Bennie Stansell and wife, Shelvia of St. Joseph, LA, Joyce Piercy and husband, Clyde of Dunn, Barbara Pierce and husband, Therrell of Alexandria, LA, Kenneth Stansell and wife, Rebecca of Rayville, and Brenda Rawls and husband, Mitchell of Pioneer; Sister, Opal Jones and husband, Thomas of Rayville; Sister-In-Law, Mamie Gaston of Andrews, TX; 18-Grandchildren, 39-Great Grandchildren and 10-Great-Great Grandchildren. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be great grandsons. Visitation will be 5:00 PM 9:00 PM, Friday, March 7, 2008 at Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneral homes.com

MAGGIE L. BALLARD COOPER AND WILSON FUNERAL DIRECTORS Dallas, TX Wake Service Friday 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Celebratory Service 1:00 PM Saturday. Both services will be held at Concord Missionary Baptist Church 6808 Pastor Bailey Dr. Interment, Laurel Land Cemetery , Minister Harry Rick Jordan Officiant. Wayne L. Cooper, FDIC

THERESA DANIELA HEMPHILL Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Theresa Daniela Hemphill, 23, of Monroe, will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, March 9, 2008, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Dr. F. Randy Harper officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Ms. Hemphill passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at Christus Shumpert Hospital in Shreveport, LA. She was a graduate of Ouachita Parish High School and a nursing student at Louisiana Technical College. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, James L. Hemphill; and aunt, Janice Hilburn. Survivors include her parents, Damon and Theresa Hemphill; sister, Lindsay Hemphill; grandparents, James and Betty Shows, and Lorraine and Hollis Plumley; uncles and aunts, Donna Hemphill, Ronnie Hemphill, Jeff Hemphill, Gary Hemphill, Barbara Shows, Susie McQuillin, Carolyn Dickleman, Marilyn Gross, James W. Shows, and James David Shows; and numerous other family and friends. Pallbearers will be Lane McQuillin, Jerry McQuillin, Kenny McQuillin, David McQuillin, Matthew Smith, Shane McQuillin, Chris McQuillin, and Josh Carter. Visitation will be Saturday from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

Napoleon Joe Brown, 74
OAK GROVE — Napoleon Joe Brown died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Mattie Lee Cockerham, 70
SIMSBORO — Mattie Lee Cockerham, a retired custodian, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Grambling Memorial Gardens.

Joe L. Douglas, 62
FARMERVILLE — Joe L. Douglas, an IMC employee, died Tuesday. Services are noon Saturday at Blooming Grove Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Truxno, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Ruthie Fulford, 81
DELHI — Ruthie Fulford, a retired florist and owner of Ruthie's Flower Shop, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Delhi Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m. until noon Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Timothy Roy Hicks, 49
FORT SMITH, Ark. — Timothy Roy Hicks, a welder formerly of Winnsboro, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Hattie May Martin, 100
RUSTON — Hattie May Martin died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Saphira D. Stringer, infant
Saphira DaNay Stringer of Monroe, the infant daughter of Sherry Lee Williams and Jabari D. Stringer, died Monday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Monday at Macedonia Church Cemetery, Choudrant, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Daisy Mae Warden, 79
CLAYTON — Daisy Mae Warden died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Rosa Williams, 60
TALLULAH — Rosa Williams died Feb. 28. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged:
Anderson, Mildred Raborn: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Ballard, Maggie L.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Concord Missionary Baptist Church, Dallas.
Berndt, Myron Arvid: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Bingham, Mary: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Culpepper, Jerry A.: 10 a.m. today, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Esters, Mary L.: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Galilee Baptist Church, Monroe.
Jones, Gerald "V.J.": 2 p.m. today, Jigger Apostolic Church.
Leonard, Rita Dillingham: 10 a.m. today, Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.
Marshall, Emanuel: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville.
Miles, Lillie Mae: 11 a.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Grambling.
Nash, Roosevelt: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Joe Baptist Church, Mangham.
Pleasant, Viola: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Luke Baptist Church, Alto.
Williams, LaKeshia Clark: 11 a.m. Saturday, Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe.
Williams, Trudie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Center Spring CME Church, Homer

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

HATTIE MAY MARTIN Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Hattie May Simonton Martin, age 100, of Ruston, LA will be held at Cook Baptist Church at 2:00PM, Sunday, March 9, 2008, with Dr. Mike Holloway, Rev. Dayton Doughty and Rev. Kevin Daniel officiating. Burial will follow in Vienna Cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston, LA. Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her husband, J. W. "Bill" Martin; her granddaughter: Susan James Smith; great granddaughter: Sara June Martin. She is survived by two sons: Leonard (Betty Jean) Martin and Bill (Chris) Martin, all of Ruston, LA; two daughters: Bettye (Ted) James of Albuquerque, NM and Mary (James) Dugdale of Choudrant, LA; 13 grandchildren: Bill (Sandra) Martin of West Monroe, LA Scott (Claudia) Martin of Ruston, LA, Phillip (Fran) Martin of Hot Springs, AR, Steve (Becky) Martin and Stacey (Dondra) Martin of West Monroe, LA, Mike (Melba) Martin of Homer, LA, Marti (Tim) Garlington of Calhoun, LA, Pat (Jennifer) Ball, Ruth (James) Nail and Todd (Mindy) James, all of Albuquerque, NM, Theresa (Kevin) Daniel of Choudrant, LA, Libby (Robert) O'Neal of Trophy Club, TX and Amy (Mark) Taylor of Choudrant, LA; 42 great-grandchildren, 20 great great-grandchildren; sister-in-law: Gertie Wilder Simonton of Cedar Park, TX and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Grandchildren will serve as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers. Visitation will be Saturday, March 8, 2008 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Owens Memorial Chapel. Online condolences may be sent to: www.owensmemorial funeralhome.com

LOUISE WALTERS WRIGHT Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA. Funeral services for Louise Walters Wright, 92 of Crowville, will be at 2:00 PM Sunday March 9, 2008 at the Crowville United Methodist Church under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro, LA with Rev. Chris Thomas and Rev. Marcelle Crow officiating. Interment will follow at Crowvillle Masonic Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Gill Funeral Home. Louise was born on January 8, 1916 in Winnsboro to Percy and Asha Donnell Walters and she passed from this life on March 6, 2008 at St. Francis North Hospital in Monroe. She was a member of the Crowville United Methodist Church. She loved quilting, crocheting, flowers and gardening. She was preceded in death by her husband: John Marshall Wright Sr.; Daughter: Bobbie Jean Vickers; two brothers: Joe Walters, Sr. and Percy Eugene Walters, Jr.; two sisters: Grace Walters and Mary Lois Walters. She is survived by one son: John Wright, Jr. and his wife Carolyn of Sterlington; one daughter: Carol Doherty of Monroe; one brother: Elbert Walters of Fort Worth, TX; one sister: Ruby Bradley of Delhi; five grandchildren: Drew Vickers, Vicki Calhoun, Terri Coleman, Kelley Doherty, and Erin Doherty; two great-grandchildren: Damion Calhoun and his daughter Hailey, and Spencer Vickers. Pallbearers will be nephews. To view video tribute or send online condolences visit www.gillfirstnational.com

Charles Marcello Buono, 84
Charles Marcello Buono of Monroe, a retired jet-engine mechanic, died Friday. Private services were held under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Rev. Arthur Head, 85
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Rev. Arthur Head, a retired minister formerly of Monroe, died Thursday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Spaulding Funeral Home, Los Angeles. A local visitation will be held 1-6 p.m. Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Darren Edward Jacobson, 34
COLUMBIA — Darren Edward Jacobson, owner of D&H Express Lube and Service Center in Olla, died Saturday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Rosefield Cemetery, Rosefield.Peggy Anders Miller, 64
PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Peggy Jean Anders Miller, formerly of Winnsboro, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Edna Blount Morgan, 83
FERRIDAY — Edna Blount Morgan, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.

Carol Mosley Pleasant, 65
Carol Mosley Pleasant of West Monroe, an office manager, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Carl Rankin, 45
Carl Rankin of Monroe, a truck driver, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. Tuesday at the mausoleum.

W.D. 'Buster' Self, 91
JONESBORO — W.D. "Buster" Self, a retired road foreman, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home.

Eloise Silman, 83
Eloise Silman of West Monroe, a retired seamstress, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Pentecostals of Twin Cities Church. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Tristen Alexander Skipper, infant
ST. JOSEPH — Tristen Alexander Skipper, son of Olivia and Joshua Skipper, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Ernest Cooper Statham, 81
Ernest Cooper Statham of West Monroe, a retired welder, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Leon Butler Wyles Sr., 83
FERRIDAY — Leon Butler Wyles Sr., owner of convenience stores, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Comer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery,

Gilbert. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Ballett, Sharika DaNay: 1 p.m. today, Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Barrios, Oralia "Lottie": 11 a.m. Tuesday, Bethel Hispanic Baptist Church, Bernice.
Scoby, Garland Lamar: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Scott, Michael: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe.
Smith, Neal Dwight "N.D.": 10 a.m. today, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Jonesboro.
Stringer, Saphira DaNay: 11 a.m. today, Macedonia Church Cemetery, Choudrant.
Ward Jr., James Albert: 10 a.m. today, Houston, Texas National Cemetery

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

DARREN EDWARD JACOBSON Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Darren Edward Jacobson, age 34 of Copenhagen Community, Columbia will be held at 3 PM, Monday, March 10, 2008 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Stan Wyant officiating. Interment will follow in the Rosefield Cemetery in Rosefield. Mr. Jacobson was born in Monroe on February 22, 1974 and died Saturday, March 8, 2008 in Columbia from injuries received in an automobile accident. He owned and operated D & H Express Lube and Service Center in Olla. He was also a member of the Holum Baptist Church. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfather: W.E."Jake" Jacobson Survivors include his wife: Hollen Gay Jacobson, his children: David Harrison Jacobson, Sarah Ramsey Jacobson and Emilyanne Morgan Jacobson all of Copenhagen Community, Columbia, his parents: Dennis and Janis Jacobson of West Monroe, his brother and sister-in-law: Chris and Michelle Jacobson of Tyler, TX, his sister: Melissa Jacobson of Waco, TX, his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Tom and Kem Gay of Columbia, his maternal grandparents: Archie and Virginia Wyant of Columbia, his aunt and uncle: Sue and Gary Jacobson of Sterlington, his niece: McKenzie Jacobson, his grandmother-in-law: Dr. Margaret Wilder of Ruston and a host of other family members. Pallbearers will be Chris Hunt, Jon Cader, Russell Flint, Richard Davis, Landon McGrew, Charlie Lafferty, Nick Rowland Paul Duke and Denious Jacobson . Any planned memorials may be made to the Gideons, First United Methodist Church of Columbia or the Holum Baptist Church. Visitation will be Sunday from 4 PM until 9 PM. and Monday from 9 AM until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia.

ELOISE SILMAN Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Eloise Silman, 83 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 10, 2008, at The Pentecostals of the Twin Cities Church in West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Fred Foster and Rev. Mark Foster officiating. Interment to follow at Twin City Memorial Gardens in West Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe. Mrs. Silman was born August 16, 1924 in Joyce, LA and died Friday, March 7, 2008 in West Monroe. Mrs. Silman was member of The Pentecostals of the Twin Cities, and retired as a seamstress with Fashion Cleaners after many years of service. She was preceded in death by her sons, David Boles, Gary Silman and George Silman; daughter, Barbara Boles; granddaughter, Rhonda Atkins; brothers, Garland Boles and Claude Boles; and a sister, Faye Johnson. Mrs. Silman is survived by her children, Phillip Silman, Dennis Silman and wife Denise, Patsy Castle and husband Jimmy, James Silman and Carolyn Quick; brothers, Horace Boles and wife Dorothy, Carl Boles and Sammie Boles; sisters, Lucille Greer, Annie Ardis, Mary DeYoung and Maurice Rhodes; 20 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Heath Quick, Brandon Silman, Corbin Silman, Brian Walker, Cesar Romero and Ben Daniels. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM until 8:00 Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Landmark Nursing Home for their wonderful care, and special nurse Cherilyn, Antie Loved You. Online condolences may be sent to wwwkilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

GEORGE R. THOMAS Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. George R. Thomas, 84, of Monroe, La. will be 2:00 PM Sunday, March 9, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe, La. Officiating will be Rev. Bill Bearden and Rev. Jim Ragsdale, interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mr. Thomas was born January 13, 1924 in Pounding Mill, Virginia and passed away March 7, 2008 in Monroe, La. He was Owner of Thomas Auto Parts and Salvage and Thomas Napa Auto Parts. Mr. Thomas was in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his father, Claude F. Thomas , mother, Elva Johnson Thomas. Mr. Thomas is survived by his wife of 59 ½ years: Jo Edith Thomas, daughter; Melissa Jo Thomas Green and husband Kenneth, sons; Byron R. Thomas and wife Mary Jane, George B. Thomas and wife Abbie, John T. Thomas and wife Ramona, grandsons; Ken Green and wife Michelle, Mark Green and wife Ginger, John Green and wife Christi, Colby Thomas, Seth Thomas, Joshua Thomas and wife Kelley, Jonathan Thomas, Joseph Thomas, Trey Thomas, Hunter Hearn, granddaughter; Kaitlin Thomas. Sisters; Mary Staggs, Gennette Smith, Sue Lockhart, Louise Dowell, brother; Jack Dowell. Also survived by seven great grandchildren, and numerous nephews and nieces and lifetime friends. Pallbearers will be: Ken Green, Mark Green, John Green, Colby Thomas, Seth Thomas, Joshua Thomas, Jonathan Thomas, Trey Thomas. Honorary pallbearers will be: Hunter Hearn, Joseph Thomas. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Saturday, March 8, 2008 and 1:00 PM until service time on Sunday, March 9, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. The family would like to give special thanks to Hospice Care for love and support. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

MARTHA HATCHELL RIGBY Osborn Funeral Home Shreveport, LA Following a private graveside service, a memorial service and celebration of the life of Martha Hatchell Rigby will be held in the Sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church, 900 Jordan St. in Shreveport on Monday March 10, 2008 at 2:00 PM. A reception will follow in the church dining room. Mrs. Rigby died March 7, 2008 at Willis Knighton Medical Center from complications resulting from a fall. Born and raised in Monroe, Martha made her home in Shreveport. Her dedication to her church and her family was a source of joy and pride in her life as were her many lifelong friendships. Dedication to those she loved defined her life. Martha was born July 24, 1934, in Monroe, Louisiana and graduated from Ouachita Parish High School. She earned a Bachelors of Arts from Sophie Newcomb College with a major in education. Martha was a Chi Omega. She returned to Monroe where she met Dr. Russell Owen Rigby who was serving his residency. She was a second grade teacher at Lexington School until her marriage on September 13, 1958 when the Rigbys moved to Shreveport. She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church serving as a Deacon and Sunday School teacher and was awarded Life Membership in Presbyterian Women. Her service to the community included membership in the Shreveport Medical Auxiliary and the Junior League. Enriching the lives of her children was her lifelong focus. She gave her time and energy to Southfield School serving as chairman of Book Fair, room mother, as a member of the First Ladies of Southfield, and in sponsoring a summer camp for Southfield students on the Rigby farm. "Granmomma's" love and commitment was abundantly spread amongst her grandchildren. She was a fixture fan of youth sports, hardly missing a grandchild's game or school activity. She maintained dear friendships from all times of her life and will be fondly remembered by many. Martha was especially blessed by the years spent with her Wednesday Bible Study Group. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Reginald and Lois Read Hatchell and by her husband Dr. Russell Owen Rigby. She is survived by her sister Beverly Hatchell Yancey and husband William Langston Yancey Jr. of Rayville, La., son Russell Owen Rigby Jr., daughters Beverly Rigby Dickson, Martha Adelyn Rigby, by their spouses Joan Doughty Rigby and Paul Meade Dickson, and by her grandchildren Jacob Allen Dickson, Paul Meade Dickson Jr., Catherine Dorothy Rigby, Russell Reginald Dickson, Elizabeth Joan Rigby and Clayton Rigby Dickson, all of Shreveport. Her grandsons will serve as pall bearers. The family wishes to thank Dr. P.V. Blanchard for his years of compassionate care. Memorials may be made to Southfield School or First Presbyterian Church.

Peggy Anders Miller, 64
PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Peggy Jean Anders Miller, formerly of Winnsboro, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Edna Blount Morgan, 83
FERRIDAY — Edna Blount Morgan, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.

Carol Mosley Pleasant, 65
Carol Mosley Pleasant of West Monroe, an office manager, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Carl Rankin, 45
Carl Rankin of Monroe, a truck driver, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. Tuesday at the mausoleum.

W.D. 'Buster' Self, 91
JONESBORO — W.D. "Buster" Self, a retired road foreman, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home.

Eloise Silman, 83
Eloise Silman of West Monroe, a retired seamstress, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Pentecostals of Twin Cities Church. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Tristen Alexander Skipper, infant
ST. JOSEPH — Tristen Alexander Skipper, son of Olivia and Joshua Skipper, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Ernest Cooper Statham, 81
Ernest Cooper Statham of West Monroe, a retired welder, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Leon Butler Wyles Sr., 83
FERRIDAY — Leon Butler Wyles Sr., owner of convenience stores, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Comer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery,

Gilbert. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Ballett, Sharika DaNay: 1 p.m. today, Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Barrios, Oralia "Lottie": 11 a.m. Tuesday, Bethel Hispanic Baptist Church, Bernice.
Scoby, Garland Lamar: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Scott, Michael: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe.
Smith, Neal Dwight "N.D.": 10 a.m. today, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Jonesboro.
Stringer, Saphira DaNay: 11 a.m. today, Macedonia Church Cemetery, Choudrant.
Ward Jr., James Albert: 10 a.m. today, Houston, Texas National Cemetery

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

ERA V. CALDWELL Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA God has called another saint home. Era V. Caldwell, 89, formerly of Crowville, LA went home to be with the Lord on March 9, 2008. Services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at Bethany Full Gospel Church, Crowville, LA with Brother Ron Charrier officiating. Interment will follow in the Crowville Masonic Cemetery. Mrs. Era V. was a prayer warrior for God. Everything she did, evolved around prayer. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.B. "Buck" Caldwell ; son, James E. Caldwell; granddaughter, Cindy Caldwell. Survivors include sons, Dalton "Bunk' and wife Patricia of Laurel, MS, and Bobby Caldwell and wife Rita of Monroe, LA; daughter, Millie Thomas and husband Jerry of Sterlington, LA; sister, Nola Busby of Winnsboro, LA; ten grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Rhodney Cook, Greg Caldwell, Dal Caldwell, Scotty Caldwell, Craig Caldwell, Ran Caldwell, and David Caldwell. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday, March 10, 2008 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe and Tuesday, March 11, 2008 from !:00 PM until service time at the church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

REV. CHARLES F. TOLBIRD Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral service for Rev. Charles F. Tolbird 86, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe with Rev. Robert Mercer, Rev. Robert Hill, Rev. Eugene Brown and Rev. Troy Patrick officiating. Interment will follow at Old Lapine Methodist Cemetery off Charlie Griggs Road in West Monroe, under the Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe. Rev. Tolbird was born February 24, 1922 in West Monroe, LA and died March 9, 2008 in West Monroe, LA. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Rev. Tolbird was an ordained Assembly of God minister serving his congregation for over 55 years. He had pastored numerous churches throughout Northeast Louisiana. Rev. Tolbird loved Gods word, and was loved by all who knew him. He was known by many as the walking bible because of his knowledge and memory of God's word. Rev. Tolbird was a member of Seigle Assembly of God Church in West Monroe. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Sadie Tisdale, Gertie Evans, and Ruth Sanders and a grandchild, Tammy Bollier. Survivors include his wife, Mary E. Tolbird; daughter, Barbara Hite and husband Johnny, Charlene Bollier and husband Joey, Marilyn Lee and husband Mitchell; son, Rev. Loy Tolbird and wife Shelly; sister, Eunice Williamson and husband Eldridge; brother, Curtis Tolbird and wife, Billie; 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Scott Williams, Daron Hemphill, Marlin Hataway, Michael Trichel, Jerry Kilpatrick and Evan Kilpatrick. Honorary pallbearer will be Daniel Hill. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday, March 10, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes. com

Peggy Anders Miller, 64
PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Peggy Jean Anders Miller, formerly of Winnsboro, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Edna Blount Morgan, 83
FERRIDAY — Edna Blount Morgan, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.

Carol Mosley Pleasant, 65
Carol Mosley Pleasant of West Monroe, an office manager, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Carl Rankin, 45
Carl Rankin of Monroe, a truck driver, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. Tuesday at the mausoleum.

W.D. 'Buster' Self, 91
JONESBORO — W.D. "Buster" Self, a retired road foreman, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home.

Eloise Silman, 83
Eloise Silman of West Monroe, a retired seamstress, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Pentecostals of Twin Cities Church. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Tristen Alexander Skipper, infant
ST. JOSEPH — Tristen Alexander Skipper, son of Olivia and Joshua Skipper, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Ernest Cooper Statham, 81
Ernest Cooper Statham of West Monroe, a retired welder, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Leon Butler Wyles Sr., 83
FERRIDAY — Leon Butler Wyles Sr., owner of convenience stores, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Comer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Ballett, Sharika DaNay: 1 p.m. today, Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Barrios, Oralia "Lottie": 11 a.m. Tuesday, Bethel Hispanic Baptist Church, Bernice.
Scoby, Garland Lamar: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Scott, Michael: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe.
Smith, Neal Dwight "N.D.": 10 a.m. today, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Jonesboro.
Stringer, Saphira DaNay: 11 a.m. today, Macedonia Church Cemetery, Choudrant.
Ward Jr., James Albert: 10 a.m. today, Houston, Texas National Cemetery

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

CAROL MOSLEY (RUSTY) PLEASANT Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Carol Mosley (Rusty) Pleasant, 65, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday March 12, 2008 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Terry Bostick officiating. Burial will follow in Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. Mrs. Pleasant died March 9, 2008 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe. Rusty was loved by many people. Her family and especially her grandchildren were her reason for living. She loved to go see them perform and very seldom missed a performance, awards day or any special event in their lives. She also loved to play cards with her friends. She served as President for two years in the Mon Amie Newcomer Club where she made many wonderful friends. Several of them traveled together and called themselves the Butterfly Club and just recently went to Branson and had a wonderful time. Rusty was an amazing friend, great storyteller (as all her grandkids will verify), the best mom anyone could ask for and a wonderful wife for over 45 years. She will be forever missed. Survivors include her husband, Joe Pleasant; son, Joey Pleasant and wife Melinda; daughter, Christy Dulaney and husband Lance; grandchildren, Christopher Pleasant Gabrielle Bourgeois, Luke Dulaney, Nick Pleasant, Joe Michael Pleasant, Sarah Dulaney and Josh Bourgeois; brother, Tommy Mosley and wife Mattie. Pallbearers will be Bert Wiggins, Miles Luke, Herb Scribner, Joe Daniel, Danny Knowles and Jim Bordreaux. Honorary Pallbearers will be Mon Amie Newcomer Club Members, Miles Tolleson, Tony Tuminello and Bob Oden. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday March 11, 2008 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation or the American Heart Association. Online registry/condolence www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

DANNY JOE HATTEN MULHEARN FUNERAL HOME WEST MONROE, LA " Should I die tomorrow I have lived, Should I never love again, I have loved just knowing you has made my life fulfilled . Should I die tomorrow I have lived. " On Saturday March 8, 2008 God took home one of his sons Danny Joe Hatten at 34 to be with him in eternity. Funeral services for Danny will be at Fairpark Baptist Church West Monroe, LA at 10:00 AM Wednesday March 12, 2008. Rev. Waymon Warren and Rev. Jeff Autrey officiating. Burial will be following at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe. Visitation with Danny's family will be at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday March 11,2008. Danny would have been married to the love of his life Pamela Autrey Hatten for 17th years Sunday March the 9th. He leaves behind with her the three most precious daughters parents could want, Caitlyn , Kayla , and Corie . He was preceded in death by grandfathers, Morris Crain and Dale Hatten. He is also survived by his mother and stepfather Debbie and Don Lieber of West Monroe, LA, father and step-mother Steve and Bonnie Hatten of Strong, AR; baby sister April Ragusa, and husband Paul of Delhi, LA: grandmothers Ethel Hatten and Shirley Crain both of West Monroe, LA. Danny had many other brothers and sisters in his extended family; Donna and James Pridgen, Jr: Danny and Tamara Lieber; Brandon and Karen Pridgen; Mrs. Jody Wood; Kevin and Lacey Shipp; Robin and Rick Morgan; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Scott Banks, Kenny Beall, Rick McGahan, Scott Nettles, Joey Cowan, and Ron Marcus. Honorary Pallbearers will be Paul Ragusa and Lee Green. Online registry/condolence www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

EMMA LEE PENUELL BAKER Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral services for Emma Lee Penuell Baker, age 93, of Choudrant will be held at 10:00 A.M Wednesday March 12, 2008 at Alabama Presbyterian Church in Sibley. Officiating the service will be Rev. Bill Willis and Dr. Marshall Boyd. Interment will follow at the Sibley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Mrs. Baker passed away at Lincoln General Hospital, Sunday, after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clayton Baker; her parents: John Will and Emma Penuell; her brothers: Lane and Monard Penuell; sister: Evelyn Medaries and niece Sue Sanderson. She is survived by her two children: Ronny Baker and wife Dawn of Choudrant, Johnette Upchurch and husband John E. of Dubach; six grandchildren: Randy Upchurch of Sterlington, Suzy Jiles of Choudrant, Tracy Renfrow of Golden, Co. and Emily Wingfield of Sterlington, Clay Baker of Choudrant and Justin Baker of Baton Rouge; eleven great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren, and numerous loving nieces, and nephews. Her dedication to her church and her family was a source of joy and pride in her life as were her many lifelong friendships. Dedication to those she loved defined her life. The family would like to extend a special thanks to those at Alpine Health Care, Dr Wayne Owens, Dr. Ballard, and her nurses at Lincoln General Hospital for their special care. A very special thanks goes also to Nadine Rogers and Yvonne Austin for their love, care, and support the last few months of her life. Visitation will be form 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday March 11, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

ERNEST COOPER STATHAM Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, Louisiana Funeral Services for Mr. Ernest Cooper Statham, 81, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 12, 2008 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Ryan Chapman officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Garden Cemetery in Calhoun. Mr. Statham passed away on March 9, 2008 in West Monroe, LA. He is preceded in death by his "Baby Sister" Faith, parents, Harry and Myrine Statham, brothers, Rufus and Raymond Statham, good friend "Nephew" Billy Stanley. He served in the United Stated Navy during WWII. He enjoyed fishing, reading, playing dominos. He retired as a welding inspector and enjoyed being outside and traveling. He was a member of the West Monroe Moose Lodge 1723. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. Survivors include his children, Butch Statham, Randy Statham, Susie Coates, Barbara Statham, Angela Malmay, James Parker and Sharon Parker; grandchildren, Eric Statham, Mike Statham, Julie Watson, Josh Statham and Madolyn Malmay; great-grandchildren, Ainsley Statham, Jaden Statham, Leann Thompson, Bryanna Watson and Parker Statham; brothers, Harry Statham, Otis Statham, Roy Statham, Rodney Statham, C.W. Statham, good friend "Nephew" Sam Stanley; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the West Monroe Guest House Staff and Hospice Care of Louisiana. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

MRS. ILA SPIVEY DAVIS Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home Natchitoches, La Funeral services for Mrs. Ila Spivey Davis will be held Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home with Reverend Wesley Jackson officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home Tuesday, March 11, 2008 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 pm Burial will be at Memory Lawn Cemetery, Natchitoches, LA. Mrs. Ila Davis was born June 25, 1912 in Tabor City, NC to Henry Clay Spivey and Letie Faircloth Spivey. The Davis family moved to Natchitoches in 1948 where she was a member of Coldwater Baptist Church. She enjoyed teaching Sunday school for many years. Mrs Ila worked at Fishers Sporting Goods Store during her adult life. Those left to cherish her memory include her son George Clayton Davis and wife Judith of Wellington, AL. Two daughters Carolyn Eloise Davis Kilpatrick and husband Robert L. of Monroe, LA and Marcia Claudette Davis of Natchitoches. One Sister Mabel L. Mitchell of Tampa FL 7 Grandchildren and 9 Great-Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Emmett Ray Davis, her parents Henry and Letie Spivey and one Grand Daughter Vicki Kilpatrick. Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice in Mrs. Ila's name. Online condolences may be extended to the Davis family by visiting www.blanchardstdenis funeralhome.com

Paul Burch, 70
HEBERT — Paul Burch, a retired carpenter, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Era V. Caldwell, 89
Era V. Caldwell of Monroe, formerly of Crowville, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Bethany Full gospel Church, Crowville. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Cathey Castilaw, 44
SHREVEPORT — Cathey Castilaw died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Martha F. Chaney, 74
Martha Francis Chaney, a retired special education aide, died Sunday. Private graveside family services are at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

William Casey Craig, 27
BASTROP — William Casey Craig, a Ouachita Fertilizer mechanic, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Bonita Road Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 11 a.m. until service time today at the church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Rev. Arthur Head, 85
Rev. Arthur Head of Monroe, a retired minister, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Spaulding Funeral Home, Los Angeles. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, Carson, Calif.

Robert L. Leslie, 70
WINNSBORO — Robert L. Leslie, a self employed carpenter, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Peggy Anders Miller, 64
PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Peggy Jean Anders Miller, formerly of Winnsboro, an artist and homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m.-noon Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro, and 1 p.m. until service time Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Myrtle Memorial Cemetery.

Edna Blount Morgan, 83
FERRIDAY — Edna Blount Morgan, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Monterey Church of Christ, Monterey. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Monterey Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Emmett Nobles, 87
Emmett Nobles of West Monroe, a retired cotton ginner, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Johnny R. O'Mary, 84
PIONEER — Johnny Richard O'Mary, a farmer, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at New Forest Cemetery, Forest. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Carl Rankin, 45
Carl Rankin of Monroe, a truck driver, died Saturday. Services were 2 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe. Visitation was 1 p.m. until service time Monday at the mausoleum. Arrangements were under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Charles F. Tolbird, 86
Charles F. Tolbird of West Monroe, a retired minister, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Old Lapine Methodist Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lawrence 'L.E.' Wells, 90
JONESBORO — Lawrence E. "L.E." Wells died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Southern Funeral Homes, Jonesboro.

Ronald E. Woodard, 59
Ronald Eugene Woodard of Monroe, a Vietnam veteran, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Barrios, Oralia "Lottie": 11 a.m. today, Bethel Hispanic Baptist Church, Bernice.
Scoby, Garland Lamar: 1:30 p.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Scott, Michael: 11 a.m. today, Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe.
Wyles Sr., Leon Butler: 11 a.m. today, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

March 12, 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

GENNIE LEE NEATHERY Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Gennie Lee Neathery, 76 of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, March 13, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home with Rev. Buddy Wade, Rev. Billy Taylor and Rev. Ron Lowe officiating. Interment will follow at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Neathery was born February 2, 1932 in Taylor, Arkansas and passed away March 10, 2008 in Monroe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas H. Neathery; parents, Noah and Annie Bethany Spruell. Mrs. Neathery was a member of Francis Towers Senior Association, Red Hat Society, Francis Towers Coffee Club and the Reflections Club. Mrs. Neathery is survived by sons, Timothy Scott Neathery, David Ronald Neathery and wife Juanita; daughters; Debbie Chisolm and husband Sammy of Olla, LA, Sarah "Cricket" Bell and husband Alex; daughter-in-law, Christy Neathery; grandchildren; Jason & Jeffery Chisolm, Connie, Gennie, Deborah, Scotty, Tye, Coby, Angie, Hannah, Bethany, David Neathery, Brittany Martin, Dakin, Darin, Dusty Bell, Jaushua & Ashley Keefover, Kelley & Harley Bolton; great-grandchildren; Brandon, Tori, Sierra, Kayden, Dustin and Destiny; special sister-in-laws, Sally Hamm and Frances Neathery; numerous nieces and nephews; also survived by special friends of Francis Towers. Pallbearers will be Scotty Neathery, David Neathery, Dakin Bell, Darin Bell, Jeffrey Chisolm, Jason Chisolm, Dustin Bell and Tye Neathery. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Hammond, Eric Williams, and A.C. Housley. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

GEORGIA BELLE GOZA OSKOIAN Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, Louisiana Funeral services for Mrs. Georgia Belle Goza Oskoian, 86, of Monroe, LA will be 10:00 AM Thursday, March 13, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Dr. Alan Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mrs. Oskoian was born October 30, 1921 in Monroe, LA and passed away March 10, 2008 in Monroe, LA. She was retired as Deputy Tax Assessor for the Ouachita Parish Tax Assessor. Sh