Obituaries - December 1998

Listings from The News-Star in Monroe, Louisiana

Contributed by SueLynn Sandifer

Obituaries December 1998
Listings from The News-Star in Monroe, Louisiana by SueLynn Sandifer


Tuesday, December 1, 1998
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Bailey, Lucille Head: 3 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Cleveland, Dorsey: 1 p.m. today, Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Wisner
Gibson, Jacqueline "Jack": 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday
McCuin, Patricia Ann: 2 p.m. today, Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe
Williams, Cora V.: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston
Eloise E. Best, 73
Eloise E. Best of West Monroe, a retired Glenwood Hospital Employee, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home. Burial is at Mt. Nebo Cemetery in Downsville.
Howard Bond, 78
PINEVILLE - Howard Bond, a retired farmer, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Inc., Jonesville.
Donnie Dallas, 73
WINNSBORO - Donnie Dallas, a retired electrician, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at community Memorial Funeral Home chapel in Winnsboro. Burial is at Providence Memorial Cemetery near Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Ovis Wayne Franklin, 78
EPPS - Ovis Wayne Franklin, a retired grain elevator employee, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.
Murrel J. Guidry, 78
Murrel J. Guidry of West Monroe, a retired machine operator, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at St. Paschals Catholic Church in West Monroe. Burial is at the Twin Cities memorial Gardens in West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn funeral Home of West Monroe.
Charles E. Hackworth, 81
EULESS, Texas - Charles E. Hackworth, a retired truck driver formerly of Hodge, died Feb. 28.cqsf Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie, Texas, under the direction of Burgess-Fry-Owens-Brumley Funeral Home, Bowie, Texas.
Erma Jean Hendricks, 62
Erma Jean Hendricks of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Lone Wa Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Farmerville City in Farmerville under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel in Monroe.
John Howard, 91
LAKE PROVIDENCE - John Howard, a farmer, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home of Lake Providence.
Beulah Mae Jock Howell, 80
COLUMBIA - Beulah Mae Jock Howell, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Burroughs Pentecostal Church in Columbia. Burial is at the Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson under the direction of Riser and Son Funeral Home, Inc., Columbia.
Anthony Jones, 33
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Anthony Jones, a farm laborer, died Saturday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Brighter Morning Star Baptist Church in Oak Grove. Burial is at the Southside Cemetery, Oak Grove, under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Lake Providence.
Beverly Branch Martin, 67
WINNFIELD - Beverly Branch Martin, a retired stenographer for the State of Louisiana, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Burial is at the Garden of Memories in Winnfield.
Patricia McCuin, 57
Patricia McCuin of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at the Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Mildred Jemerson Mock, 94
WINNSBORO - Mildred Jemerson Mock, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at the Temple Baptist Church. Burial is at the Oak Grove Cemetery near Winnsboro under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Dorothy Nell Lewis Sikes, 71
WINNSBORO - Dorothy Nell Lewis Sikes, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Temple Baptist Church in Winnsboro. Burial is at Providence Memorial Cemetery near Winnsboro under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until time of service Wednesday at the church.
Christine Smith, 91
WINNFIELD - Christine Smith, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at the Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. until service time today. Burial is at the Garden of Memories, Winnfield.
David Lee Smith, 63
FORT WORTH, Texas - David Lee Smith, a roughneck, died Saturday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today at the Ogden Cemetery in Liddieville under the direction of Riser First National funeral Home in Winnsboro.
Cannie Starks, 90
OAK GROVE - Cannie Starks, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church in Oak Grove. Burial is at the Southside Cemetery in Oak Grove under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home of Oak Grove.
Eber "Ebo" Sullivan, 79
RUSTON - Eber "Ebo" Sullivan, owner of The Trading Post, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in Ruston. Burial is at Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston.
Ruby Towns, 81
LITRO COMMUNITY - Ruby Towns, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at the Litro Baptist Church, Litro Community. Burial is at Old Union Cemetery, Sadie, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville.


Wednesday, December 2, 1998
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Dallas, Donnie: 2 p.m. today, Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro
Hendricks, Erma Jean: 1:30 p.m. today, Lone Wa Baptist Church, Monroe
Jones, Anthony: 1 p.m. today, Brighter Morning Star Baptist Church, Oak Grove
Sikes, Dorothy Nell Lewis: 10 a.m. today, Temple Baptist Church, Winnsboro
Sullivan, Eber "Ebo": 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston
Towns, Ruby: 2 p.m. Thursday, Litro Baptist Church, Litro Community
Williams, Cora V.: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston
Hiroko Bond, 77
Hiroko Bond of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.
Cathleen Brown, 88
DOWNSVILLE - Cathleen Brown, a retired meat cutter with Bryan Sausage, died Friday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Thursday at Lanes Chapel Baptist Church, Downsville. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Trella Brown, 92
WINNSBORO - Trella Brown, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro.
Ovis Wayne Franklin, 78
EPPS - Ovis Wayne Franklin, a retired grain elevator clerk, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Thursday at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church near Epps. Burial is at the Epps Cemetery, Epps. Visitation is from 5-10 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home in Delhi.
Robert B. Grant Sr., 66
HOUSTON - Robert B. Grant Sr., an accountant for the oil and gas industry, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at the Antioch Methodist Cemetery in West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Bobby Griffin, 60
OAK GROVE - Bobby Griffin, a welder/minister, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel in Oak Grove. Burial is at the Oak Grove Cemetery.
Myrtle Smith James, 98
FERRIDAY - Myrtle Smith James, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Comer Funeral Home chapel in Ferriday. Burial is at the Natchez City Cemetery in Natchez, Miss.
Minnie O. Johnson, 96
WINNFIELD - Minnie O. Johnson, a homemaker, died Nov. 25. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at the Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Winnfield. Visitation is 8:30-10 a.m. today at the Winnfield Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burial is at the Winnfield Cemetery.
J.W. Jones, 73 disabled
OAK GROVE - J.W. Jones of Oak Grove died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel in Oak Grove. Burial is at the Oak Grove Cemetery.
Mildred Lusby Merritt, 82
SPRINGHILL - Mildred Lusby Merritt, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at the North Arkansas Street Church of Christ in Springhill. Burial is at Springhill Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Mortuary, Springhill.
William Tracy Munholland, 55
William Tracy Munholland of West Monroe, a diesel mechanic, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel in Rayville. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Burial is at Epps Cemetery, Epps.
Virginia Mae Thrift Rowe, 77
JONESBORO - Virginia Mae Thrift Rowe, a bag machine operator, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial is at Jonesboro Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Thursday, December 3, 1998
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Brown, Cathleen: 11 a.m. today, Lanes Chapel Baptist Church, Downsville
Franklin, Ovis Wayne: 10 a.m. today, Walnut Grove Baptist Church near Epps
Merritt, Mildred Lusby: 2 p.m. today, North Arkansas Street Church of Christ, Springhill
Towns, Ruby: 2 p.m. today, Litro Baptist Church, Litro Community
Elizabeth Ann Wood Atkinson, 72
Elizabeth Ann Wood Atkinson of Monroe, a nutritionist, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.
Daniel Jackson Brockner, 98
COLUMBIA - Daniel Jackson Brockner, a self-employed merchant, died Wednesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Olla. Burial is at the Olla Cemetery, Olla.
Trella Brown, 92
WINNSBORO - Trella Brown, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at the Lone Cedar Baptist Church near Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro and from 8:30 a.m. until service time Friday at the church. Burial is at the church cemetery.
Cleola Carradine, 82
Cleola Carradine of Monroe, a homemaker, died Nov. 28. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.
Blanche Burnum Cavett, 86
HODGE - Blanche Burnum Cavett, a certified nurses aide, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Burial is at Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Quitman.
Mattie Conway, 90
Mattie Conway of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.
Jack W. Deloney, 66
AMARILLO - Jack W. Deloney formerly of Ruston, a retired law-enforcement officer, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at the Salem Methodist Church in Ruston. Burial is at the church cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston.
Mason Elzie, 84
Mason Elzie of Monroe, a laborer, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.
Julius Freeman Jr., 71
BASTROP - Julius Freeman Jr., a retired law-enforcement officer, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home chapel in Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.
Joseph Franklin Holcek, 60
Joseph Franklin Holcek of Monroe, a postal worker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Thomas Johnson, 64
Thomas Johnson of Monroe, a heavy equipment operator, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe.
Jimmie Lighten, 71
Jimmie Lighten of Monroe, a laborer, died Nov. 25. The funeral is 1 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at Gethsemane Cemetery in Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe.
Floyd W. Mulkey, 70
WINNSBORO - Floyd W. Mulkey, a retired farmer, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at the Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel in Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial is at Holly Grove Cemetery near Wisner.
Mamye Lou Pennington, 76
OAK GROVE - Mamye Lou Pennington, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at the Red Wing Cemetery in Oak Grove.
Ruby Shirey Towns, 81
LITROE COMMUNITY - Ruby Shirey Towns, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Litroe Baptist Church, Litroe Community. Burial is at Old Union Cemetery in Sadie under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville.
Charles Clifford Townsend, 78
OAK GROVE - Charles Clifford Townsend, a custodian, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at the Trinity Baptist Church in Oak Grove. Burial is at the Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove.
Isola Elizabeth Wright, 85
OAK GROVE - Isola Elizabeth Wright, a schoolteacher, died Monday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Friday at the Oak Grove Cemetery under direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove.


Friday, December 4, 1998
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Brown, Trella: 10 a.m. today, Lone Cedar Baptist Church near Winnsboro
Deloney, Jack W.: 10 a.m. today, Salem Methodist Church, Ruston
Freeman, Julius Jr.: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop
Johnson, Thomas: 11 a.m. Saturday, Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Lighten, Jimmie: 1 p.m. today, Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Mulkey, Floyd W.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro
Pennington, Mamye Lou: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove
Townsend, Charles C.: 2 p.m. today, Trinity Baptist Church, Oak Grove
Wright, Isola Elizabeth: 1 p.m. today, Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove
Elizabeth Atkinson, 72
Elizabeth Ann "Libby" Atkinson, a retired nutrition director, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.
Jeffery L. Boles, 33 disabled
TRUXNO - Jeffery L. Boles of Truxno died Thursday. The funeral is 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Birds Chapel Methodist Church, Truxno. Visitation is from 5 p.m. Friday until service time Saturday at the church. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Hiroko Bond, 77
Hiroko Bond of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Japan.
Ollie M. Brown, 64
Ollie M. Brown of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Monroe.
Cleola Carrradine, 82
Cleola Carradine of Monroe, a homemaker, died Nov. 28. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul United Methodist Church on Jackson Street. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.
Mattie Conway, 90
Mattie Conway of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the St. Luke Baptist Church in Monroe. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. today at the church. Burial is at the City Cemetery on Desiard Street under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.
Alice "Lucy" Corbin, 74
Alice "Lucy" Corbin, retired from Piccadilly Cafeteria, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, Lamy Lane. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Rev. Charlie Davis, 89
The Rev. Charlie Davis, a minister, died Nov. 25. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the Progressive Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Visitation is from 1-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel in Monroe.
James Dorsey III, 31 disabled
RAYVILLE - James Dorsey III of Rayville died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the Macedonia Baptist Church in Rayville. Burial is at Pleasant Grove Cemetery No. 1, Rayville, under the direction of Tennant of Rayville.
Linda Faye Frost, 47
OAKLAND, Calif. - Linda Fay Frost formerly of Marion, a legal aide secretary, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Monroe.
Roosevelt Gilbert, 63
Roosevelt Gilbert of Monroe, a truck driver, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral home, Winnsboro.
Linda Feller Herlevic, 55
WINNSBORO - Linda Feller Herlevic, a school teacher, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Winnsboro. Burial is at Old Winnsboro Cemetery. Visitation is from 7-9 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro. The rosary begins at 7 p.m.
Luevator Mason, 85
BASTROP - Luevator Mason, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Lee 'Granny' Morrow, 76
Lee "Granny" Morrow, a legal secretary, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Trinity Lutheran Church, Monroe. Burial is at the Cape Fair Cemetery, Cape Fair, Mo., under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.
Alzina Normand, 81
COLUMBIA - Alzina Normand, a presser, died Nov. 28. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Columbia. Burial is at the church cemetery. Visitation is from 3-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel in Columbia.
Alberta Penn, 87
WISNER - Alberta Penn, a farmer, died Monday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Burial is at the New Salem Cemetery under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Wallace Lee Plater, 42
WISNER - Wallace Lee Plater, a farmer, died Monday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the Locust Hill Baptist Church in Extension. Burial is at the Mathis Cemetery under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
John Spencer Jr., 83
NEWELLTON - John Spencer Jr., a farmer, died Nov. 25. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the Paradise Missionary Baptist Church, Newellton. Burial is at Wyoming Cemetery, Newellton, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
James T. Vantley, 55
James T. "Tommy" Vantley of Monroe, a laborer, died Nov. 25. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Visitation is from 7-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.


Saturday, December 5, 1998
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Carradine, Cleola: 11 a.m. today, St. Paul United Methodist Church, Jackson Street
Conway, Mattie: 11 a.m. today, St. Luke Baptist Church, Monroe
Davis, Rev. Charlie: 1 p.m. today, Progressive Baptist Church, Monroe
Dorsey, James III: 1 p.m. today, Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville
Gilbert, Roosevelt: 1 p.m. today, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner
Herlevic, Linda Feller: 2 p.m. today, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Winnsboro
Johnson, Thomas: 11 a.m. today, Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Mulkey, Floyd W.: 10 a.m. today, Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro
Normand, Alzina: 11 a.m. today, St. Paul Baptist Church, Columbia
Penn, Alberta: 1 p.m. today, St. Paul Baptist Church, Sicily Island
Plater, Wallace Lee: 1 p.m. today, Locust Hill Baptist Church, Extension
Spencer, John Jr.: 1 p.m. today, Paradise Missionary Baptist Church, Newellton
Vantley, James T.: 1 p.m. today, Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Letty G. Clark, 38
PERRYVILLE - Letty G. Clark, a lab technician, died Wednesday. Graveside services were held Thursday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop.
Jannie B. Evans, 66
DUBACH - Jannie B. "Totsum" Evans, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Pearl Harris Gardner, 70 c
POLLOCK - Pearl Harris Gardner, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at the Good Road Pentecostal Church, Jonesville. Burial is at Heard's Cemetery, Manifest, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville. Visitation is until time of service at the church.
John Goudeau Sr., 75
BASTROP - John Goudeau, a retired Bastrop postal worker, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel in Bastrop. Burial is at Carter Cemetery near Bastrop.

Joseph Holcek, 60 c
COLUMBIA - Joseph Franklin "Tex" Holcek, a postal worker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane. Burial is at Bosco Cemetery.
John Howard, 91
LAKE PROVIDENCE - John Howard, a retired Swift Packing Company employee, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church in Lake Providence. Burial is at the Morning Star Cemetery in Lake Providence under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home of Lake Providence.
Ronald Lister, 70
Ronald Lister of West Monroe, a sales representative with Bocks Board Packaging Co., died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Thelma McDuffie, 86 c
CROWVILLE - Thelma McDuffie, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at the First Baptist Church in Crowville. Burial is at the Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville, under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m.-noon Sunday at the funeral home and from 1 p.m. until time of service at the church.
Mable Maxine Plunk, 78 c
OAK GROVE - Mable Maxine Plunk, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel in Oak Grove. Burial is at Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne.
Luzon Evans Redden, 83
FARMERVILLE - Luzon Evans "Bogue" Redden, a retired tax collector, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Sardis Baptist Church in Farmerville. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville. Visitation is from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. today at the church.
Selena Robinson, 83 c
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Selena Robinson, a retired nurse, died Nov. 28. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home of Lake Providence.
Vera Hummer Rudd, 79 c
DUBACH - Vera Hummer Rudd, a retired registered nurse, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at the Rock Corner Cemetery, Dubach, under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Rebecca J. Sellers, 96
Rebecca J. Sellers of Monroe, a retired dietitian of Jefferson Junior High School, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.
Glennie Smelley, 82 c
JONESBORO - Glennie Rigdon Smelley, a homemaker, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at the Liberty Hill Cemetery, Liberty Hill, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is from 10 a.m.-2p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Fannie L. Wyatt, 46 c
Fannie L. Wyatt of West Monroe, a supervisor, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at the Piney Grove Baptist Church in West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of Miller Funeral Home Inc., Monroe. Visitation is from 1-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.


Sunday, December 6, 1998
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
McDuffie, Thelma: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Crowville
Rudd, Vera Hummer: 2 p.m. today, Rock Corner Cemetery, Dubach
Smelley, Glennie: 2 p.m. today, Liberty Hill Cemetery, Liberty Hill
Wyatt, Fannie L.: 2 p.m. today, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe
Avis Tucker Armstrong, 84
Avis Tucker Armstrong of Monroe, a retired teacher, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston.
Carroll "Jack" Hill, 81
GAUTIER, Miss.-Carroll "Jack" Hill, a retired on-air personality at KNOE TV-8, formerly of Monroe, died Friday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at O'Bryant, O'Keefe Funeral Home chapel, Pascagoula, Miss., and graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Collins City Cemetery, Collins, Miss. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Beatrice Jones, 70
Beatrice Jones of Monroe, a seamstress, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
Frances Watts Moorman, 77
RUSTON-Frances Watts Moorman, a retired school teacher, died Saturday. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Tulip Cemetery, near Athens. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston.


Monday, December 7, 1998
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Hill, Carroll "Jack": 10 a.m. today at O'Bryant, O'Keefe Funeral Home chapel, Pascagoula, Miss., and 2 p.m. today at Collins City Cemetery, Collins, Miss.
Moorman, Frances Watts: 2 p.m. today, Tulip Cemetery, near Athens
Teressa Barton, 43
BASTROP - Teressa Roxanne Barton, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial will be at Musgrove-Concord Primitive Cemetery, Bastrop.
George Melvin Bell, 51
George Melvin Bell of West Monroe, a telephone company employee, died Saturday. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. today at Twin Cities Memorial Garden Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Mary Ersel Boughton, 79
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Mary Ersel Boughton, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Melbourne Baptist Church, Melbourne. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence.
Mason Elzie, 84
Mason Elzie of Monroe, a retired farmer, died Monday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery on Desiard Street, Monroe.
Jannie Tootsum Evans, 66
DUBACH - Jannie B. Tootsum Evans, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Vincent C. Giovingo, 71
Vincent C. Giovingo of West Monroe, a retired Century Printing employee, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Eunice Weem Linder, 83
WINNSBORO - Eunice Weem Linder, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville.
Ronald Lister, 70
Ronald Lister of West Monroe, a sales representative for Bocks Board Packaging Company, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Eva D. Martin, 80
SALINE - Eva D. Martin, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Antioch Bible Way Church, Brewtons Mill. Burial will be at Antioch Cemetery, Brewtons Mill, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Travis Miller, 74
EPPS - Travis Miller, a retired carpenter, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Epps Baptist Church, Epps. Visitation will be until service time at the church. Burial will be at Epps Cemetery, Epps, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
Roy Ford Powell, 69
NEWELLTON - Roy Ford Powell, a retired farmer, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m today at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton.
Rebecca J. Sellers, 87
Rebecca J. Sellers of Monroe, a retired dietician at Jefferson High School, died Friday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Lillian F. Smith, 90
RAYVILLE - Lillian F. Smith, a retired school bus driver, died Sunday. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel on Lamy Lane, Monroe.


Tuesday, December 8, 1998
.PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Martin, Eva D.: 10 a.m. today, Antioch Bible Way Church, Brewtons Mill
Walter Butcher, 88
WINNSBORO - Walter Butcher, a farmer, died Thursday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Augusta Baptist Church in Winnsboro. Visitation is from 7-8 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home chapel in Winnsboro. Burial is at the Rest Haven Cemetery, Winnsboro.
Vincent C. Giovingo Sr., 71
Vincent C. Giovingo, Sr., a retired Book binder, died Sunday. The funerl is 10 a.m. today at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Monroe. Burial is at St. Matthew Catholic Cemetery in Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Bobbie Howard, 47
Bobbie Howard of Monroe, a homemaker died Dec. 2. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.
Curtis Lee, 88
WINNSBORO - Curtis Lee, a carpenter, died Friday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home chapel in Winnsboro. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home. Burial is at the Rest Haven Cemetery in Winnsboro.
John Arthur Routon, 67
HARRISONBURG - John Arthur Routon, a retired county supervisor for Farmer's Home Administration, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at the Harrisonburg First Baptist Church, Harrisonburg. Burial is at the Harrisonburg Cemetery, Harrisonburg, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Georgia Witt, 73
BERNICE - Georgia Witt, a secretary, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Burial is at the Jonesboro Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.


Wednesday, December 9, 1998
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Butcher, Walter: 1 p.m. today, Augusta Baptist Church, Winnsboro
Witt, Georgia: 1 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro
Troy H. Allen Sr., 74
BATON ROUGE-Troy H. Allen Sr., a retired sheet metal worker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Ruby G. Harris, 84
POLLOCK-Ruby G. Harris, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Hixson Brothers Inc. Funeral Home chapel, Jena. Burial will be at Pritchard Cemetery, Rhinehart.
Una Mae McCoy, 77
WINNFIELD-Una Mae McCoy, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Winnfied. Visitation will be from 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Jordan Hill Cemetery, Winnfield.
Marion M. "Buddy" Pennington, 81
Marion M. "Buddy" Pennington of West Monroe, a retired supervisor for Chase Bag Co., died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Jones Funeral Home, Hamburg, Ark. Local arrangements are under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Perline Pleas, 73
Perline Pleas of Monroe, a teacher, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Zion Springs Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation will be from 1-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe.
Joel "Joe Buck" Smith, 76
Joel "Joe Buck" Smith of Monroe, a bait store owner, died Monday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation will be from 2-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Myrtle Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro.


Thursday, December 10, 1998
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Harris, Ruby G.: 2 p.m. today, Hixson Brothers Inc. Funeral Home chapel, Jena
Pleas, Perline: 2 p.m. today, Zion Springs Baptist Church, Monroe
Smith, Joel "Joe Buck": 11 a.m. today, Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro
Troy H. Allen Sr., 74
BATON ROUGE-Troy H. Allen Sr., a retired sheet metal worker formerly of Monroe, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Lottie A. Biggar, 87
Lottie A. Biggar of Monroe, a retired medical secretary, died Monday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel on Lamy Lane, Monroe. Entombment will be at Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe.
Gertie Mae Bearden, 94
FARMERVILLE-Gertie Mae Bearden, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. today at Sardis Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial will be at the church cemetery under direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Carrie Mashaw Fitzgerald, 82
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -Carrie Mashaw Fitzgerald, a retired nurse formerly of Farmerville, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Visitation will be from 6-10 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Enterprise Cemetery near Farmerville.
Virginia Hearsey, 80
RAYVILLE-Virginia Hearsey, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Mary K. Honeycutt, 49
COLUMBIA-Mary K. Honeycutt, a homemaker, died Wednesday. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Murray Jackson, 82
GREENWOOD-Murray Jackson, a retired petroleum industry employee, died Tuesday. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. today at New Hope Cemetery near Choudrant. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston.
Pet cq James, 78
NEWELLTON-Pet James, a retired farmer, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Benny Levy, 78
ST. JOSEPH-Benny Levy, a retired farmer, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Jake Marshall, 75
Jake Marshall of Monroe, a retired farmer, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.
Robert Louis May, 72
BASTROP-Robert Louis May, a retired International Paper Company employee, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Cherry Ridge Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial will be at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop, under direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Una Mae McCoy, 77
WINNFIELD-Una Mae McCoy, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Visitation will be from 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Jordan Hill Cemetery, Winnfield.
Lamar "Foots" Parks, 89
TALLULAH-Lamar "Foots" Parks, a retired blacksmith, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tallulah.
Angie Ball Powell, 90
TALLULAH-Angie Ball Powell, a retired assistant cashier at Southern National Bank of Tallulah, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at First Methodist Church, Tallulah. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, under direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Margaret "Peggy" Preaus, 79
FARMERVILLE-Margaret "Peggy" Preaus, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Farmerville United Methodist Church, Farmerville. Burial will be at Farmerville City Cemetery under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
 
Frances Leigh Forrester Ritter, 91
BATON ROUGE-Frances Leigh Forrester Ritter, a homemaker formerly of Monroe, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
James R. "Bob" Williams, 66
James R. "Bob" Williams of West Monroe, a retired electrical engineer, died Monday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial will be at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun.


Friday, December 11, 1998
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Allen, Troy H. Sr.: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe
Fitzgerald, Carrie Mashaw: 2 p.m. Saturday, Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville
McCoy, Una Mae: 11 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield
Wesley Jim Bell, 37
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Wesley Jim Bell, a painter, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Belah Cemetery, Trout, under direction of Hixson Bros., Inc., Jena.
Marion Seth Branch, 72
Marion Seth Branch of Monroe, a machine operator, died Dec. 3. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Visitation is from 1-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Elder Burton Briggs, 80
Elder Burton Briggs of Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday. The funeral is at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Lone Wa Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Visitation is from 1-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Ollie Brown, 63
Ollie Brown of Monroe, a homemaker, died Dec. 3. when The funeral is noon Saturday at the Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Southside Cemetery, Oak Grove, under direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.
Virginia Cohea, 85
Virginia Cohea of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Sunday at Zion Spring Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Riley Edwards, 43
Riley Edwards of Monroe, an employee of Swanson Correctional Center, died Tuesday. The wake is from 5-7 p.m. today at St. Joseph Baptist Church, Chataignier. The funeral is at 7 p.m. at the church. Burial is 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Matthew Baptist Church, Ville Platte, under direction of Owens-Thomas Funeral Home, Eunice.
James H. "Jack" Flores, 88
BASTROP - James H. "Jack" Flores, a retired News-Star employee died Thursday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Graveside services are 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Fern Park Cemetery, Natchitoches.
Henry Madison Green, 69
CHOUDRANT - Henry Madison Green, an exterminator for Terminex, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral home chapel, Ruston. Burial is at New Hope Cemetery, Choudrant. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Emma Cheshire Hagler, 84
JONESBORO - Emma Cheshire Hagler, a secretary, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2:30 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church, Jonesboro. Burial is at Siloam Cemetery, Wyatt, under direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is from 3-7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Virginia Hearsey, 80
RAYVILLE - Virginia Hearsey, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial is at Royal Blue Cemetery, Rayville, under direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Angelica Horace, 26
DALLAS - Angelica Horace, a food preparer formerly of Monroe, died Dec. 5. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at King Solomon Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood memorial Gardens. Visitation is from 4-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Bobbie Howard, 47
Bobbie Howard of Monroe, a homemaker, died Dec. 2. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at new St. James Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral home, Monroe.
Era Myrtle Littlefield, 71
OAK GROVE - Era Myrtle Littlefield, a deputy clerk, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Trinity Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Burial is at Oak Grove City Cemetery under direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Jake Marshall, 75
Jake Marshall of Monroe, a farmer, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under direction of Tennant Funeral home, Monroe.
Anatole George Mendoza, 81
JONESVILLE - Anatole George Mendoza, a retired sheet metal contractor, died Thursday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at the Good Road Pentecostal Church near Jonesville. Burial is at Heard Cemetery, Manifest, under direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
John Patrick Merrell, 21
COLUMBIA - John Patrick Merrell, a tower man with Arthurs Tower Company, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Burial is at Antioch Cemetery near Alto. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until time of service today at the funeral home.
Albert Parker, Sr., 81
CLAYTON - Albert Parker Sr., a retired merchant, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church, Clayton. Burial is at Garden of Rest Cemetery, Clayton, under direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is from 9-11 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Opal M. Stinson, 81
RUSTON - Opal M. Stinson, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Jan Patrick Warren, 56
Jan Patrick "Pat" Warren of West Monroe, a management information director, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral home chapel, Sterlington Road. Burial is at Lynn Cemetery, Archibald.
Eliza J. West, 85
QUITMAN - Eliza J. West, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the St. Rest Baptist Church, Quitman. Burial is at Mount Zion Cemetery, Quitman. Visitation is from 2-5 p.m. today at King Funeral Home, Ruston.
Jewel Wilson, 78
WINNFIELD - Jewel Wilson, a sawmill employee, died Dec. 3. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at the Oak Ridge Baptist Church, Winnfield. Burial is at the church cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m.-noon today at the funeral home.
Richard Wilson Jr., 69
Richard Wilson Jr. of Monroe, a salesperson, died Dec. 4. The funeral is noon Saturday at Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Visitation is from1-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.

Saturday, December 12, 1998
Funeral homes should call the News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Branch, Marion Seth: 1 p.m. today, Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Briggs, Elder Burton: 2:30 today, Lone Wa Baptist Church, Monroe
Brown, Ollie: noon today, Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe
Flores, James H. 'Jack': 11 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop
Green, Henry Madison: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston
Hagler, Emma Cheshire: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, First Baptist Church, Jonesboro
Hearsey, Virginia: 1 p.m. today, Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville
Horace, Angelica: 11 a.m. today, King Solomon Baptist Church, Monroe
Howard, Bobbie: 1 p.m. today, New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe
Marshall, Jake: 2 p.m. today, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Monroe
Parker, Albert Sr.: 11 a.m. today, St. Mark Baptist Church, Clayton
West, Eliza J.: 11 a.m. today, St. Rest Baptist Church, Quitman
Wilson, Richard Jr.: noon today, Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Monroe
Jace Bass, 14
JONESVILLE-Jace Bass, a student at Block High School, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Lake Lily Baptist Church, Jonesville. Burial will be at Heard's Cemetery, Manifest, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.
William Clyde Black, 64
William Clyde Black of Monroe, a painter, died Friday. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe. Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.
Barry Lane Boyd, 42
Barry Lane Boyd of West Monroe, a truck driver, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Goldens Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Visitation will be from 5- 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Bonita Road Baptist Church Cemetery, Bastrop.
Nolar B. Thompson Boyette, 89
STONEWALL - Nolar B. Thompson, an elevator operator, died Thursday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at the Baskin Baptist Church, Baskin. Burial is at the Gwin Cemetery in Mangham under the direction of Boone Funeral Home of Bossier City.
Johnny Brooks Sr., 66
TALLULAH-Johnny Brooks Sr., a farmer, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at New Bethel Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial will be at New Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.
A.C. Brownlee, 83
CALHOUN - A.C. Brownlee, a mechanic, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Calhoun.
Virginia Cohea, 85
Virginia Cohea of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Zion Spring Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Charles L. DeLaney, 72
Charles "Chuck" L. Delaney of Monroe, a retired auto upholsterer, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Lamy Lane. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Ola Mae Eleam, 81
Ola Mae Eleam of Monroe, a domestic worker, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation will be from 1-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.
James H. Flores, 88
BASTROP-James H. "Jack" Flores, a retired News-Star circulation department employee, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. A graveside service will be at 3:30 p.m. today at Fern Park Cemetery, Natchitoches.
Mary Garner, 78
DELHI-Mary Garner, a retired cafeteria worker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
Mary James, 93
Mary James of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. Sunday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe.
James Dallas Mays Sr., 82
WINNSBORO-James Dallas Mays Sr., a retired businessman, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Newt Montpelier, 95
JANESVILLE - Newt Montpelier, a retired farmer and city employee, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Wallace Ridge Pentecostal Church, Janesville. Burial is at Herd's Cemetery, Manifest.
Frances Leigh Forrester Ritter, 91
BATON ROUGE-Frances Leigh Forrester Ritter, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Betty Schoonover, 67
DELHI-Betty Schoonover, an anesthetist, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Delhi. Burial will be at Sunflower Cemetery, Baskin, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
Ruth H. Skipper, 83
FERRIDAY-Ruth H. Skipper, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Ferriday Church of God, Ferriday. Visitation will be from 6-10 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial will be at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton.
Doris Ruth Walker, 69
Doris Ruth Walker of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at New Daughters of Zion Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.


Sunday, December 13, 1998
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Black, William Clyde: 11 a.m. Monday, Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe
Boyd, Barry Lane: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop
Cohea, Virginia: 2 p.m. today, Zion Spring Baptist Church, Monroe
Eleam, Ola Mae: 2 p.m. today, Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Hagler, Emma Cheshire: 2:30 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Jonesboro
James, Mary: 1 p.m. Monday, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Monroe
Skipper, Ruth H.: 2 p.m. today, Ferriday Church of God, Ferriday
Walker, Doris Ruth: 1 p.m. today, New Daughters of Zion Baptist Church, West Monroe
Georgia Edna Boyett, 80
BERNICE-Georgia Edna Boyett, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Bernice Methodist Church, Bernice. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until noon today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Bernice. Burial will be at Bernice City Cemetery, Bernice.
Vera G. Greer, 80
RAYVILLE-Vera G. Greer, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.
Floyd G. Mathews, 94
JONESBORO-Floyd G. Mathews, a self-employed laborer, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Jonesboro. Mathews with one T is correct/mjl
Hazel W. Owens, 89
RAYVILLE-Hazel W. Owens, a retired Louisiana Baptist Children's Home employee, died Nov. 29. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Rayville, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.
Wirt Adams Rodgers Jr., 79
BASTROP-Wirt Adams Rodgers Jr., a pharmacist, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.
Frances Thomas Smith, 80
WILDSVILLE-Frances Thomas Smith, a plantation owner and operator, died Friday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Harrisonburg Cemetery, Harrisonburg.
Ernest Newton Vines, 79
JOYCE-Ernest Newton Vines, a deputy sheriff, died Friday. The funeral will be at 4 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Winnfield.
Odessa Ellerbe Williamson, 67
WINNSBORO-Odessa Ellerbe Williamson, a retired nurse, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Providence Memorial Cemetery, near Winnsboro.


Monday, December 14, 1998
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
James, Mary: 1 p.m. today, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Monroe
Rodgers, Wirt Adams Jr.: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop
Smith, Frances Thomas: 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday
Williamson, Odessa Ellerbe: 11 a.m. today, Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro
William Clyde Black, 64
William Clyde "Bill" Black of Monroe, a painter, died Friday. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. today at Redwing Cemetery, near Oak Grove, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Bonnie W. Deal, 91
BOSSIER CITY-Bonnie W. Deal, a retired painter, formerly of Bastrop, died Sunday. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Pine Grove Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Boone Funeral Home, Bossier City.
Donald Wayne Lawson, 44
RAYVILLE-Donald Wayne Lawson, a petroleum industry employee, died Friday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial will be at Shanks Cemetery, near Rayville.
James Dallas Mays Sr., 82
WINNSBORO-James Dallas Mays Sr., a retired businessman, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro, and 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be at Myrtle Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro.
Rebecca Bryant Stanfill, 36
Rebecca Bryant Stanfill of West Monroe, a receptionist at North Monroe Hospital, died Friday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.


Tuesday, December 15, 1998
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
Deal, Bonnie W.: 1 p.m. today, Pine Grove Cemetery, Bastrop
Elmer Ruve "Andy" Anderson Jr., 38
LELAND, Miss. - Elmer Ruve "Andy" Anderson Jr., a machinist formerly of Oak Grove, died Sunday. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne.

Pearl Fuller Anderson, 87
JENA-Pearl Fuller Anderson, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. today at Forsythe Cemetery, Jena, under the direction of Hixson Brothers Inc. Funeral Home, Jena.
Ben R. Baker, 81
Ben R. Baker of West Monroe, a retired banker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the directions of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Muriel Moody Durnin, 85
Muriel Moody Durnin of Monroe, a retired City of New Orleans worker, died Friday. The funeral will be 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. today at the funeral home. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Garden of Memory Cemetery, Metairie.
Ruth H. Coleman, 85
Ruth H. Coleman of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Bobbie Ann Dumas, 52
Bobbie Ann Dumas of West Monroe, homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Jessie Willie Francis, 66
Jessie Willie Francis of Monroe, a dental therapist, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at noon today at Little Flower Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Margaret Love Gary, 76
EPPS-Margaret Love Gary, a retired cotton gin manager/cotton buyer, died Saturday. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi.
Alex Gilmore Sr., 72
LAKE PROVIDENCE-Alex Gilmore Sr., a retired sawmill employee, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Vera Eager Greer, 80
RAYVILLE-Vera Eager Greer, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial will be at Greer Cemetery, Rayville.
Eva Kathryn Smith, 90
Eva Kathryn Smith of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
Laura Thompson, 79
CLAYTON - Laura Thompson, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.
Russell Lee Watson, 64
BASTROP - Russell Lee Watson, a retired International Paper employee and Real Estate agent, died Sunday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Pine Grove Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Vesta Mae Womack, 90
Vesta Mae Womack of West Monroe, a retired nurse, died Sunday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.


Wednesday, December 16, 1998
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
Anderson, Elmer Ruve Jr.: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove
Smith, Eva Kathryn: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe
Devin KeeShawun Andrews, infant
Devin KeeShawun Andrews, infant son of Antonio and Tiffany Andrews of Monroe, died Sunday. Graveside services will be at noon today at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Ben R. Baker, 81
Ben R. Baker of West Monroe, a retired vice president of Central Bank, died Monday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Jim Ralan Brashear, 18
RUSTON-Jim Ralan Brashear, a student, died Monday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Pines Memorial Cemetery, Ruston.
Edith Pearl Christy, 82
OLLA-Edith Pearl Christy, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Olla United Pentecostal Church, Olla. Visitation will be until service time at the church. Burial will be at Olla Cemetery, Olla, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.
Lillie Mae Dilley, 76
WINNSBORO-Lillie Mae Dilley, a nurse's aide, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Alverne Dufresne, 87
RUSTON-Alverne Dufresne, a retired health care worker, died Monday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston.
William James Johnston, 64
GARY, Texas-William James Johnston, a forestry service employee, formerly of West Monroe, died Sunday. A memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at New Hope Cemetery, Choudrant. Burial will be at New Hope Cemetery, Choudrant. Note: yes this guy is cremated, but he still is going to be buried/mjl
Ross Kelly, 96
PINEVILLE-Ross Pine, a farmer, died Monday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at New Hope Cemetery, Gaarsmill.
James Richard Knighten, 19
MONTGOMERY-James Richard Knighten, a senior at Montgomery High School, died Monday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at Promiseland Pentecostal Church, Montgomery. Visitation will be until service time at the church. Burial will be at St. Maurice Cemetery, St. Maurice, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.
Gladys Miller, 99
RUSTON-Gladys Miller, a retired teacher, died Tuesday. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Joseph A. Morgan, 89
RUSTON-Joseph A. Morgan, a retired employee of Murphy Oil, died Sunday. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. today at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Freda Mardelle Nugent, 74
Freda Mardelle Nugent of Monroe, a sales clerk demonstrator, died Monday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Georgetown Cemetery, Georgetown.


Thursday, December 17, 1998
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Brashear, Jim Ralan: 2 p.m. today at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Dufresne, Alverne: 10 a.m. Thursday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Johnston, William James: 2:30 p.m. Saturday at New Hope Cemetery, Choudrant.
Miller, Gladys: 10 a.m. today at Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston.
Willie Edwards Chambers, 77
Willie Edwards Chambers of Monroe, a general laborer, died Dec. 11. Services will be 12:30 p.m. Friday at the Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens in Monroe. Visitation will be 1-6 p.m. today at the chapel.
Lillie Mae Dilley, 76
WINNSBORO-Lillie Mae Dilley, a retired nurse's aide, died Tuesday. Services will be 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be at South Central Cemetery near Wisner. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. till service time at the funeral home.
Alex Gilmore Sr., 72
LAKE PROVIDENCE- Alex Gilmore Sr., a retired sawmill worker, died Dec. 11. Services Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and a family hour 6-7 p.m. at the Brennum Funeral Home chapel in Lake Providence. Burial will be 11 a.m. Friday at the Hazelhurst City Cemetery in Hazelhurst under the direction of Brennum Funeral Home.
Josephine Glorioso Mays, 79
RUSTON- Josephine Glorioso Mays, a retired co-owner of Mays Office Supplies and Printing Co. in Ruston, died Wednesday. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.
Dick T. McDaniel, 78
NEWELLTON-Dick T. McDaniel, a World War II U.S. Navy veteran and retired rural mail carrier for 40 years, died Tuesday. Services will be 10 a.m. today in the First Baptist Church, Newellton. Burial will follow in the Legion Memorial Cemetery in Newellton under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home of Tallulah.


Friday, December 18, 1998
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Johnston, William James: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, New Hope Cemetery, Choudrant
Chambers, Willie Edward: 12:30 p.m. today, Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Gilmore, Alex Sr.: 11 a.m. today, Hazelhurst City Cemetery, Hazelhurst, Miss.
Mays, Josephine Glorioso: 10 a.m. today, Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston
Bobbie Ann Dumas, 52
Bobbie Ann Dumas of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Calvary Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.
Ruth Duncan, 75
BASTROP-Ruth Duncan, a retired bookkeeper, died Thursday. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today at Golden's Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.
Lloyd Everett Gardner, 77
CROSSETT, Ark.-Lloyd Everett Gardner, a retired lab technician with Georgia Pacific, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Crossett, Ark. Burial will be at Judson Cemetery, Hamburg, Ark., under the direction of Jones Funeral Home, Crossett, Ark.
Floydell "Fred" Holly, 46
FARMERVILLE-Floydell "Fred" Holly, a construction worker, died Sunday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Zion Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial will be at the church cemetery, under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Dorothy Mae Lamb, 71
TROUT-Dorothy Mae Lamb, a beautician, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home chapel, Jena. Burial will be at Tidwell Cemetery, Nebo.
Jim C. Leachman Sr., 80
BASTROP-Jim C. Leachman Sr., a retired International Paper Company employee, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Christ Episcopal Church, Bastrop. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today at Golden's Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial will be at Douglas Cemetery, Ruston.
Mitchell Moss, 41
CHATHAM-Mitchell Moss, a skidder operator, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Mariah Baptist Church, Chatham. Visitation will be 6-7 p.m. today at King's Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial will be at the church cemetery.
Dorothy Newball, 53
SIMSBORO-Dorothy "Dot" Newball, a homemaker, died Wednesday. A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. today at Simsboro United Methodist Church, Simsboro, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Phyllis Risdal, 68
Phyllis Risdal of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Beverly Skains Russell, 57
RUSTON-Beverly Skains Russell, a pipe fitter, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be at Holmesville Cemetery, Downsville.
Minnie Hursh Shinn, 96
BASTROP-Minnie Hursh Shinn, a retired Ward 7 Justice of the Peace, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bonita Road Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today at Golden's Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial will be at Mer Rouge Cemetery, Mer Rouge.
Rev. Lee Smith, 86
CROWVILLE-The Rev. Lee Smith, a retired minister, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Crockett Point Baptist Church, near Crowville. Visitation will be until service time at the church. Burial will be at Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville, under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Laura Thompson, 79
CLAYTON-Laura Thompson, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church, Clayton. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be at Mt. Simai Cemetery, Sibley, Miss., under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Mt. Simai is correct, NOT Mt. Sinai /mjl
Emma Viola, 92
Emma Viola of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Hall Cemetery, Monroe.
Edna Whitaker, 86
Edna Whitaker of Monroe, a retired salesperson, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe.


Saturday, December 19, 1998
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Johnston, William James: 2:30 p.m. today, New Hope Cemetery, Choudrant
Dumas, Bobbie Ann: 2 p.m. today, Calvary Baptist Church, West Monroe
Duncan, Ruth: 10 a.m. today, Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop
Holly, Floydell "Fred": 1 p.m. today, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville
Leachman, Jim C.: 10 a.m. today, Christ Episcopal Church, Bastrop
Moss, Mitchell: 2 p.m. today, Mt. Mariah Baptist Church, Chatham
Shinn, Minnie Hursh: 2 p.m. today, Bonita Road Baptist Church, Bastrop
Thompson, Laura: 11:30 a.m. today, St. Mark Baptist Church, Clayton
Willis E. Atchison Sr., 77
Willis E. Atchison Sr. of Monroe, a millwright, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 1p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel on Lamy Lane, Monroe. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Columbus Busby, 87
WINNSBORO-Columbus Busby, a retired truck driver, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Gladys Cathey, 87
GEORGETOWN-Gladys Cathey, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at Zion Baptist Church, Georgetown. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be at Zion Cemetery, Georgetown, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.
Doris Evonnie Fowler, 72
OAK GROVE-Doris Evonnie Fowler, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove.
Versie Mae Gibson, 70
Versie Mae Gibson of Monroe, a custodian, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation will be 7-8 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.
John B. Gore, 72
VIDALIA-John B. Gore, a retired construction superintendent for Atlas Construction Company, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Green Lawn Memorial Park, Natchez, Miss.
Fannie Greaves, 84
RAYVILLE-Fannie Greaves, a retired city clerk for the town of Rayville, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.
Paul Lambert, 62
WISNER-Paul Lambert, a retired mechanic, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Ellis F. Lowery, 83
JOYCE-Ellis F. Lowery, a retired Louisiana Department of Highways employee, died Friday. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. today at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Garden of Memories, Winnfield.
Warren Matthews, 85
GILBERT-Warren Matthews, a farmer, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Mary Edith Morris, 81
JENA-Mary Edith Morris, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Pine Grove Baptist Church, Rhinehart. Burial will be at Huffman Cemetery, Manifest, under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Jena.
Milton Earl Parker, 68
Milton Earl Parker of Monroe, a retired electrical engineer, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Phyllis R. Risdal, 68
Phyllis R. Risdal of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial will be at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun.
Alvin Roberts, 91
Alvin Roberts of Monroe, a retired oil mill employee, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Monroe City Cemetery, Powell Street Extension.
June Spencer, 88
OAK GROVE-June Spencer, a farmer, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.


Sunday, December 20, 1998
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Fowler, Doris Evonnie: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove
Gibson, Versie Mae: 2 p.m. today, Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe
Gore, John B.: 2 p.m. today, Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday
Roberts, Alvin: 1 p.m. Monday, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
George Busby Sr., 87
WINNSBORO - George Columbus Busby Sr., a retired truck driver, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Ogden Cemetery, Liddieville.
George Culpepper, 81
CHATHAM - George Albert Culpepper, an electrician, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Visitation will begin at 3 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Forest Park Cemetery, Shreveport.
Robert W. Fletcher, 87
TRANSYLVANIA - Robert W. Fletcher, a farmer, died Friday. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. today at Transylvania Baptist Church, Transylvania. Burial will be at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Kenneth Holloway, 52
QUITMAN - Kenneth Louis Holloway, a papermaker, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Gayla Traina Cemetery, Jonesboro.
James Robert Johnese, 60
VIDALIA - James Robert Johnese, a retired farmer, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Natchez City Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.
Paul D. Lambert, 62
WISNER - Paul D. Lambert, a retired mechanic, died Friday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Kings Pentecostal Church, near Wisner. Burial will be at Oakley Cemetery, near Gilbert, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Warren Matthews, 85
GILBERT - Warren Matthews, a farmer, died Monday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert. Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Hope Estate Cemetery, Wisner.
J.W. Stancil, 92
AUSTIN, Texas - J.W. "Jake" Stancil, a retired Gulf Oil Corporation employee, died Friday. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Farmerville City Cemetery, Farmerville, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Lola Warren, 91
RUSTON - Lola Warren, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Donald Womack, 66
CHATHAM - Donald Marvin Womack, a electrician, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro.


Monday, December 21, 1998
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Roberts, Alvin: 1 p.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Holloway, Kenneth: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro
Johnese, James Robert: 10 a.m. today, Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday
Lambert, Paul D.: 11 a.m. today, Kings Pentecostal Church, near Wisner
Matthews, Warren: 1 p.m. Wednesday, New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert
Stancil, J.W. "Jake": 11 a.m. today, Farmerville City Cemetery, Farmerville
Thelma Mae Boykin, 77
BASTROP - Thelma Mae Boykin, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Bonita Road Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial will be at Pine Grove Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Ida Glass, 82
COLUMBIA - Ida Glass, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Fannie Cooper Greaves, 84
RAYVILLE - Fannie Cooper Greaves, a retired clerk for the city of Rayville, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Rayville Presbyterian Church, Rayville. Burial will be at Rayville Masonic Cemetery, Rayville.
George S. Screpetis, 83
George S. "Scrappy" Screpetis cq mjl of West Monroe, a retired printer for The News-Star, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Patsy Ruth Spells, 56
TALLULAH - Patsy Ruth Spells, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church, Tallulah. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Lola Warren, 91
RUSTON - Lola Warren, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial will be at Ebenezer Cemetery, near Jonesboro.
Edna Whitaker, 86
Edna Whitaker of Monroe, a retired salesperson, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel on Lamy Lane, Monroe. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.


Tuesday, December 22, 1998
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Matthews, Warren: 1 p.m. Wednesday, New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert
John Ray Arnold, 53
John Ray Arnold, a heavy equipment operator, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at the Lapine Assembly Church of God. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Minnie L. Burrow, 90
OAK GROVE - Minnie L. Burrow, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Slate Funeral home chapel in King, North Carolina. Burial is at Popular Springs Cemetery in King, North Carolina. Local arrangements were under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove.
Talmadge Butler, 97
GRAMBLING - Talmadge Butler, a retired bus driver, died Thursday. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. today at B.E. King Funeral home, Inc., chapel in Ruston. The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Simsboro. Burial is at the church cemetery.
Leon D. Cole, 72
GRAYSON - Leon D. Cole, a fisherman, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Valeta Estelle Cool, 85
Valeta Estelle Cool of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at the Chatham City Cemetery, Chatham, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.
Mae Frost, 77
DELHI - Mae Frost, a homemaker, died Monday. Visitation is from 4:30-9 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Rayville Church of Christ, Rayville. Burial is at the Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi.
James V. Harrison, Sr., 62
James V. "Jim" Harrison, Sr., of Monroe, owner of Harrison's Truck Repair, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington road. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Kathleen Klink, 38
OAK GROVE - Kathleen Klink, a cashier, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Cox funeral Home chapel in Oak Grove. Burial is at the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery in Somerset, PA.
Warren Matthews, 84
GILBERT - Warren Matthews, a farmer, died Thursday. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. today at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home in Winnsboro. The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at the New Macedonia Baptist Church in Gilbert. Burial is at Hope Estates Cemetery in Wisner.
Kenn Warner May, 49 Kenn
Kenn Warner May of West Monroe, President of an Air Conditioning Company, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Edgewood Baptist Church. Burial is at Twin cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9-11 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home and after 1 p.m. at the church.
Perry McClanahan, 84
HEBERT - Perry McClanahan, a retired State of Louisiana Conservation Agent, toolpusher with Penrod Oil, and schoolbus driver, died Sunday. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until time of service at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia. Burial is at the Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson.
Kenneth L. McKnight, Sr., 63
MONTEREY - Kenneth L. McKnight, Sr., a retired office manager, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial is at the Central Cemetery in Wisner. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday.
Mattie Laura Ober, 85
Mattie Laura Ober of Monroe, former owner of Ober's Cleaners and Laundry, died Sunday, The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at the Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.
George S. Screpetis, 83
George S. "Scrappy" Screpetis of West Monroe, a linotype, newspaper printer, died Sunday. The funeral is 4 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home.
June Spencer, 88
Oak Grove, an engineer for the Vicksburg Corps of Engineers, died Thursday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Terry. Burial is at the church cemetery under direction of Tennant Funeral home of Rayville. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. today at the church.
Alfred Smart, 94
WISNER - Alfred Smart, a farmer, died Saturday. Visitation is from 7-8 p.m. today at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home chapel in Winnsboro. The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner. Burial is at the church cemetery.
A.T. "Pat" White, 84
A.T. "Pat" White of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road. Visitation is from 5-8 Wednesday at the funeral home.
Dolly Aulds Williams, 69
RUSTON - Dolly Aulds Williams, a homemaker, died Sunday. Visitation is from 5:30-8 p.m. today at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Emmanuel Baptist Church. Burial is at Forest Lawn Cemetery.


Wednesday, December 23, 1998
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Butler, Talmadge: 11 a.m. today, Fellowship Baptist Church, Simsboro
Frost, Mae: 2 p.m. today, Rayville Church of Christ
Harrison, James Sr.: 11 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road
Matthews, Warren: 1 p.m. today, New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert
McKnight, Kenneth Sr.: 2 p.m. today, Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday
Spencer, June: 1 p.m. today, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Terry
Smart, Alfred: 1 p.m. today, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner
Williams, Dolly Aulds: 10 a.m. today, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Ruston
Leon Otis Cole, 72
GRAYSON - Leon Otis Cole, a commercial fisherman, died Sunday. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until time of service today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Palestine Cemetery.
Hershel Emeal Corley, 74
GEORGETOWN - Hershel Emeal Corley, retire from the state highway department, died Monday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Lincecum Baptist Church, Georgetown. Burial is at Georgetown Cemetery under direction of Hixson Bros., Inc., Jena.
Cedric Jackson, 76
TALLULAH - Cedric Jackson, a retired farmer, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.
Carlton David Lewis, 66
HOLLY RIDGE - Carlton David Lewis, a retired drilling superintendent with Chevron, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Crowville Masonic Cemetery near Crowville.
Clemencia P. Mejias, 86
TALLULAH - Clemencia P. Mejias, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Thursday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Burial is at Silver Cross Cemetery, Tallulah.
Melissie Richardson, 80
TALLULAH - Melissie Dugano Richardson, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.
David Harold Smelley, 75
RUSTON - David Harold Smelley, a retired postmaster, died Sunday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Temple Baptist Church chapel, Ruston. Burial is at Forest Cemetery, Forest, under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Twyman M. Walters, 68
JETMORE, Kansas - Twyman M. Walters, a retired motor patrol operator formerly of Monroe, died Monday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Saturday at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore, Kan. Burial is at Jetmore Cemetery, Jetmore.
Allen Williams, 36
TALLULAH - Allen Williams, police officer with the state Department of Transportation and Development weights and standards division in Delta, died Monday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is at Silver Cross Cemetery, Tallulah, under direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Emma Lilly Wynn, 61
DELHI - Emma Lilly Wynn, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Crockett Point Baptist Church near Crowville. Burial is at Coax Cemetery near Baskin under direction of Riser Funeral home, Winnsboro.
Wanda Youngblood, 62
DUBACH - Wanda Jean Youngblood, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Dubach United Pentecostal Church. Burial is at Corinth Cemetery, Hico, under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.


Thursday, December 24, 1998
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Mejias, Clemencia P.: 11 a.m. today, Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah
Walters, Twyman M.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore, Kansas
Michael R. Bayles, 39
Michael R. Bayles, a construction supervisor, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Leroy Davis, 90
Leroy Davis of Monroe, a laborer, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.
Margaret F. Gau, 66
RUSTON - Margaret F. Gau, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Visitation is from 3-4 p.m. Saturday at the Presbyterian Church in Ruston. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at the church under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston.
Jessie Henderson, 77
CLAYTON - Jessie Henderson, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.
Clarice Sims McIntosh, 82
CALHOUN - Clarice Sims McIntosh, an inspector with Olinkraft, died Tuesday. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until service time today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Calhoun.
Vera Morrison, 51
Vera Morrison of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.
Charlotte Dorathy, 61
Charlotte Roberts Dorathy of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Beulah B. Robinson, 91
Beulah B. Robinson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Mt. Nebo Cemetery in Downsville. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. The family requests that friends call 323-9611 for service time verification due to inclement weather.
Daisy Lee White, 84
Daisy Lee White of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.
Leonard Wooten, 25
BASTROP - Leonard Wayne "Bo" Wooten, a truck driver, died Tuesday. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until noon Saturday at Golden Funeral Home in Bastrop. The memorial service is 2 p.m. Saturday at the New Life Tabernacle in Bastrop under the direction of Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop.


Friday, December 25, 1998
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Gau, Margaret F.: 4 p.m. Saturday, Presbyterian Church, Ruston
Walters, Twyman: 2 p.m. Saturday, Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore, Kansas
Wooten, Leonard: 2 p.m. Saturday, New Life Tabernacle, Bastrop
Jeff B. Brown, 85
DELHI - Jeff B. Brown, a retired farmer, died Thursday. Funeral services are incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.
Cedric Jackson, 76
TALLULAH - Cedric Jackson, a retired schoolteacher, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.
Oliver Jamerson III, 43
Oliver Jamerson III of Monroe, a laborer, died Dec. 19. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Ludden Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Vera Morrison, 51
Vera Morrison of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time Saturday at the New St. James Baptist Church in Monroe. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.
Melissie Richardson, 80
TALLULAH - Melissie Dugano Richardson, a homemaker, died Sunday. Visitation is from 5:30-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the Mount Olive Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is at the New Oakwood Cemetery, Fortune Fork.
Glynda Faye Stringer, 64
BELAH - Glynda Faye Stringer, a Louisiana Family Services agent, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Hixson Bros. Funeral Home chapel in Jena. Burial is at the Belah Cemetery in Trout.
Daisy Lee White, 84
Daisy Lee "Pat" White of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until time of services Saturday at the funeral home.
Ollie Mae Williams, 79
Ollie Mae Williams of Monroe, a homemaker, died Dec. 19. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the Logtown Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Randy Zeagler, 36
Randy Zeagler of West Monroe, an Entergy worker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe.


Saturday, December 26, 1998
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Gau, Margaret F.: 4 p.m. today, Presbyterian Church, Ruston
Jamerson, Oliver III: 11 a.m. today, Ludden Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe
Morrison, Vera: 11 a.m. today, New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe
Richardson, Melissie: 1 p.m. today, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Tallulah
Walters, Twyman: 2 p.m. Saturday, Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore, Kansas
White, Daisy Lee "Pat": 11 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road
Williams, Ollie Mae: 1 p.m. today, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe
Wooten, Leonard: 2 p.m. today, New Life Tabernacle, Bastrop
John Banks, 106
ST. JOSEPH-John Banks, a farmer, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Michael R. Bayles, 39
ST. JOSEPH-Michael R. Bayles, a laborer, formerly of West Monroe, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at noon today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
Arthur Lee Brown, 97
ALTO-Arthur Lee Brown, a retired Richland Parish Police Jury employee, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Prewitt Cemetery, near Mangham.
Alberta Byrd, 83
Alberta Byrd of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.
Jack Canfield, 81
HUTTIG, Ark.-Jack Canfield, a retired construction worker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church, Huttig, Ark. Burial is at the Huttig Cemetery, Huttig, Ark., under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Vergie Hicks Catchig, 91
Vergie Hicks Catchig of Monroe, a retired school teacher, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Gail I. Dew, 67
RAYVILLE-Gail I. Dew, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Charlotte Dorathy, 61
Charlotte Dorathy of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at Immanuel Worship and Fellowship Church, West Monroe. Burial will be at Indian Village Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Ida Lee Glass, 82
COLUMBIA-Ida Lee Glass, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Chatham. Burial will be at the church cemetery, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.
Patsy Harris, 69
JIGGER - Patsy Harris, a postmaster, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
James C. Hernandez, 70
James C. Hernandez of West Monroe, a retired Manville employee, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Ella Mae Jackson, 102
NEWELLTON-Ella Mae Jackson, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Paradise Baptist Church, Newellton. Visitation will be 6-7 p.m. Sunday at Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Newellton. Burial will be at Cannon Cemetery, Newellton.
Alvin Roy Lee, 38
ATLANTA, Ga.-Alvin Roy Lee, a print shop owner, formerly of Tallulah, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Bessie M. Loyd, 78
MARION - Bessie M. Loyd, a cook, died Dec. 17. The funeral is at 11 a.m. today at the Jerusalem Church of Christ, Marion. Burial is at the Concord Cemetery, Marion, under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Douglas L. Nielsen, 67
CROWVILLE - Douglas L. Nielsen, a retired North East Power Coop employee, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Georgia McDuff Price, 80
Georgia McDuff Price of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 1p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Roosevelt Price, 48
HOUSTON-Roosevelt Price, a construction worker, formerly of Rayville, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Eddie Roberts, 72
Eddie Roberts of West Monroe, a retired radio station owner, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Beulah B. Robinson, 91
Beulah B. Robinson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation will be from noon until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mt. Nebo Cemetery, Downsville.
Allene Rodgers, 80
OAK GROVE-Allene Rodgers, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove.
Ellazene Smith, 72
JENA - Ellazene Smith, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at the East Jena Baptist Church, Jena. Burial is at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery of Jena under the direction of Hixson Bros., Inc. of Jena.
Belinda Kinney Stamper, 47
TIOGA-Belinda Kinney Stamper, a store manager, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Urania Baptist Church, Urania. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be at New Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Tullos, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.
Emmaline Tillman, 65
CHICAGO-Emmaline Tillman, a retired receptionist, formerly of Winnsboro, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert.
Mollie T. Williams, 83
MARION-Mollie T. Williams, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.


Sunday, December 27, 1998
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Brown, Arthur Lee: 2 p.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville
Jackson, Ella Mae: 2 p.m. Monday, Paradise Baptist Church, Newellton
Stamper, Belinda Kinney: 2 p.m. today, Urania Baptist Church, Urania
Ida Chambers, 89
WINNSBORO-Ida Chambers, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at noon today at Cuba Baptist Church, Gilbert. Burial will be at State Place Cemetery, Gilbert, under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Joseph V. Danna, 58
Joseph V. Danna of Monroe, a retired city of Monroe financial supervisor for the transit system, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Gail Inez Dew, 67
RAYVILLE-Gail Inez Dew, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, near Holly Ridge.
Grace Audirsch Griffin, 66
CHOUDRANT-Grace Audirsch Griffin, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Indian Village Cemetery, near Calhoun.
Patsy Ruth Harris, 69
JIGGER-Patsy Ruth Harris, a postmaster, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Gilbert United Methodist Church, Gilbert. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until noon today at the funeral home and 1 p.m. until time of service at the church. Burial will be at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro.
James C. Hernandez, 70
James C. "Buddy" Hernandez of West Monroe, a retired Manville employee, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial will be at St. Paschal Cemetery, West Monroe.
Marvin Clark Moore, 87
BERNICE-Marvin Clark Moore, a retired farmer, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Pine Grove Baptist Church, Bernice. Visitation will be 2-6 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Bernice. Burial will be at the church cemetery.
Douglas L. Nielsen, 67
WINNSBORO-Douglas L. "D.L." Nielson, a retired Northeast Power Co-op employee, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Crowville. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be at Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville, under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Eddie Roberts, 72
Eddie Roberts of West Monroe, a retired radio station owner, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation will be from noon until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Twin City Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.
Arland Morrell Shackelford, 60
JONESBORO-Arland "Buddy" Morrell Shackelford, a paper maker, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Visitation will be 1-9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Garden of Memories, Jonesboro.
Callie Sims, 92
BASTROP-Callie Sims, a retired Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. employee, died Monday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, Mo. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Springfield, Mo.
Margaret deLaureal Taylor, 89
NATCHITOCHES-Margaret deLaureal Taylor, a teacher, formerly of Monroe, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Church of the Immaculate Conception, Natchitoches. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Church Cemetery, Broussard, under the direction of Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home, Natchitoches.
Eula W. Tate, 72
WINNSBORO-Eula W. Tate, a retired teacher, died Friday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Zion Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Winnsboro, under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.


Monday, December 28, 1998
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Jackson, Ella Mae: 2 p.m. today, Paradise Baptist Church, Newellton
Dew, Gail Inez: 2 p.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville
Griffin, Grace Audirsch: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston
Moore, Marvin Clark: 2 p.m. today, Pine Grove Baptist Church, Bernice
Shackelford, Arland M.: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro
Sims, Callie: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, Mo.
Taylor, Margaret: 10 a.m. today, Church of the Immaculate Conception, Natchitoches
Tate, Eula W.: 11 a.m. Tuesday, First Zion Baptist Church, Winnsboro
Sheldon Kent Adams, 43
Sheldon Kent Adams of West Monroe, a Northeast Louisiana University Intramural Sports Department employee, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Billie O. Henry, 91
Billie O. Henry of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. today at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Rosie Lee Johnson, 68
Rosie Lee Johnson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.
Harry O. McDonald, 76
Harry O. McDonald of West Monroe, a retired construction worker, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Clark Springs Cemetery, West Monroe.
Marvin Clark Moore, 87
BERNICE-Marvin Clark Moore, a cotton farmer, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Bernice. Burial will be at Pine Grove Cemetery, near Bernice.
Victoria Elizabeth Bynog Rachal, 92
Victoria Elizabeth Bynog Rachal of Monroe, a retired cook, formerly of Natchitoches, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home chapel, Natchitoches. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Fern Park Cemetery, Natchitoches.
Randy Dale Zeagler, 36
Randy Dale Zeagler of West Monroe, a lineman for Entergy Corporation, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Fair Park Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.


Tuesday, December 29, 1998
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Johnson, Rosie Lee: 1 p.m. today, Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe
Sims, Callie: 10 a.m. today, Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, Mo.
Tate, Eula W.: 11 a.m. today, First Zion Baptist Church, Winnsboro
Sheldon Kent Adams, 43
Sheldon Kent Adams of West Monroe, an intramural director at Northeast Louisiana University, died Sunday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home
Jeff B. Brown Jr., 85
DELHI - Jeff B. Brown Jr., a retired farmer, died Thursday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Wednesday at McFarland Funeral home chapel, Delhi. Burial is at the Philadelphia Community Cemetery, Crowville. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Shirley R. Counts, 63
WINNSBORO - Shirley R. Counts, owner/operator of a day care, died Monday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial is at Gwin Cemetery, Mangham. Visitation is from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the funeral home.
Roger Dale Cummings, 49 no burial-is being cremated
Roger Dale Cummings of Monroe, a communication technician, died Saturday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until time of service today at the funeral home.
Joseph Vincent Danna, 58
Joseph Vincent Danna of Monroe, a retired finance supervisor with the city of Monroe, died Saturday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.
Eligah Heckard Jr., 80
WINNSBORO - Eligah Heckard Jr., a retired bus driver, died Sunday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner. Burial is at the church cemetery. Visitation is from noon-6 p.m. Wednesday at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro.
Billy Jack Hickman, 61
BASTROP - Billy Jack Hickman, a retired superintendent of public works for the city of Bastrop, died Monday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at Carter Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is from noon-9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home.
Clydell McClain, 78
WINNFIELD - Clydell McClain, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mars Hill Baptist Church. Burial is at Mars Hill Cemetery near Verda. Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home and from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday at the church.
Nobel Nolker, 53
ABBEVILLE - Nobel Hugh "Buddy" Nolker, a crane operator, died Sunday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hixson Bros., Inc. chapel, Jena. Burial is at New Union Cemetery, Tullos.
Grace Usrey Parker, 95
HAUGHTON - Grace Usrey Parker, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial is at Garden of Memories, Jonesboro.
Tommy R. Robinson, 49
Tommy R. Robinson of Monroe, a laborer, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.
Bobby Ray Smith, 39
WINNSBORO - Bobby Ray Smith of Winnsboro died Sunday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Zion Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burial is at Morning Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity. Visitation is from 7-8 p.m. Friday at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.


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