Obituaries - February 1999

Listings from The News-Star in Monroe, Louisiana

Contributed by SueLynn Sandifer

Monday, February 1, 1999
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Fisher, Rosie Lee: 1 p.m. today, Zion Springs Baptist Church, Monroe
Carter, Billie Ray: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro
Earls, Charles Melvin: 2 p.m. today, Community Pentecostal Church, Manifest
Faulkner, Clifton Wayne: 10 a.m. today, Hixson Brothers Inc. Funeral Home, Jena
Goodgion, Opal Cain: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Forest Park Cemetery, Shreveport
Mildred Edwards, 80
Mildred Edwards of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe.
Frederick L. Elmendorf, 88
Frederick L. Elmendorf of Monroe, a retired carpenter, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Floyd K. Gardner, 75
VIDALIA - Floyd K. Gardner, a crane operator for International Paper Company, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, Vidalia. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.
Edwin David Henderson, 80
Edwin David Henderson of West Monroe, a retired Monsanto Corporation employee, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial will be at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.
Elizabeth Ann Gibbs Fernandez Hill, 78
Elizabeth Ann Gibbs Fernandez Hill of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.
Martha Holloway, 92
Martha Holloway of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Verlie S. Lovell, 87
WINNFIELD - Verlie S. Lovell, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Zion Hill Cemetery, near Winnfield.
Charles Ray Mims, 44
Charles Ray Mims of Monroe, a construction foreman, died Saturday. 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.
Charles Washington "C.W." Scates, 77
WISNER - Charles Washington "C.W." Scates, a retired farmer, died Sunday. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Wisner. Burial will be at Oakley Cemetery, near Wisner, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Leon Robert Smith, 71
Leon Robert Smith of West Monroe, a retired building contractor, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
James Kenneth Sullivan, 59
OAK GROVE - James Kenneth Sullivan, an offshore driller, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Forest Corner Cemetery, Forest, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Sue Zeagler, 79
MINDEN - Sue Zeagler, a homemaker, formerly of Jonesville, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Tuesday, February 2, 1999
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Gardener, Floyd K.: 11 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Vidalia
Goodgion, Opal Cain: 1:30 p.m. today, Forest Park Cemetery, Shreveport
Sullivan, James Kenneth: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Oak Grove
Irma Mae Talley Allen, 88
BASTROP - Irma Mae Talley Allen, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home chapel in Bastrop. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Stevenson Cemetery in Beekman.
Frances P. Cascio, 91
Frances P. Cascio, retired business owner, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road. The vigil wake service is 6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Please include both visitation and vigil as they are separate events. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum in Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.
Stella M. Dison, 67
RUSTON - Stella M. Dison, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Beech Grove Cemetery near Spearsville under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home, El Dorado, Ark.
Frederick L. Elmendorf, 88
Frederick L. Elmendorf of Monroe, a retired carpenter, died Sunday. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today at Riverview Cemetery in Monroe.
Arthur Langston, 68
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Arthur Langston, a fireman and electrician, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home chapel in Lake Providence. Burial is at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence.
Eunice LaCroix Mills, 91
JENA - Eunice LaCroix Mills, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hixson Bros., Inc. Funeral Home, Jena. Burial is at Mt. Sinai Cemetery in Trout.
Bertha Nunn, 90
QUITMAN - Bertha Nunn, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel in Jonesboro. Burial is at Antioch Cemetery, Quitman.
Michael Eugene Shaw, 45
WINNFIELD - Michael Eugene Shaw, Winn Parish deputy sheriff and deputy tax assessor, died Sunday. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. until services today at Southern Funeral Homes of Winnfield. The funeral is at the First Baptist Church in Winnfield. Burial is at Sanders Chapel Cemetery near Calvin.
Ernest Earl Spaulding, 83
OAK GROVE - Ernest Earl Spaulding, an entomologist, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel in Oak Grove. Burial is at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Oak Grove.
James Kenneth Sullivan, 59
OAK GROVE - James Kenneth Sullivan, a driller, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church in Oak Grove. Burial is at Forest Corner Cemetery in Trout under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove.
Lottie Williams, 94
Lottie Williams of Monroe, a homemaker, died Jan. 24. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at Powell Street Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.
Sue Hardy Zeagler, 79
SARETPA - Sue Hardy Zeagler formerly of Catahoula Parish, a homemaker, died Sunday. Visitation is from 4 p.m. today until services Wednesday at the church. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Sandy Lake Pentecostal Church near Jonesville. Burial is at Harrisonburg Cemetery in Harrisonburg.

Wednesday, February 3, 1999
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Irma Mae Talley Allen: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop
Frances P. Cascio: 10 a.m. today, St. Matthew Catholic Church, Monroe
Langston, Arthur: 11 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Lake Providence
Nunn, Bertha: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro
Zeagler, Sue Hardy: 2 p.m. today, Sandy Lake Pentecostal Church, Jonesville
James Banks, 79
BERNICE - James Banks, a retired machinist, died Thursday. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at New Hopewell Baptist Church in Bernice. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Helen Sue Bevill, 70
WINNFIELD - Helen Sue Bevill, a nurse, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at the Garden of Memories in Winnfield under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home of Winnfield.
Annie Bell Buchanan, 90
TALLULAH - Annie Bell Buchanan, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.
Minnie Buchanan, 93
RICHWOOD - Minnie Buchanan, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Green Baptist Church in Richwood. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home in Monroe.
Frances C. Salmmons Carlton, 89
BASTROP - Frances C. Salmmons Carlton, a cook for Brents Towing Co., died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Golden Funeral home chapel in Bastrop. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until services today at Golden Funeral Home in Bastrop.
Allie Mae Gillespie, 70
FERRIDAY - Allie Mae Gillespie, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Comer Funeral Home in Ferriday.
Martha Holloway, 93
Martha Holloway of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Joesph Lee, 57
COLLINSTON - Joseph Lee, a farmer, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Artular Robinson, 85
TALLULAH - Artular Robinson, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral home of Revile.
Earline Smith, 29
Earline Smith of West Monroe, a domestic, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the Bethel Church of God in Christ in Monroe. Burial is at Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral home, Monroe.
Leon Robert Smith, 71
HOUSTON, Tex. - Leon Robert Smith formerly of West Monroe, a building contractor, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn memorial park Mausoleum Chapel in Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Patricia Lynn Crain Wagner, 46
POTRERO, Calif. - Patricia Lynn Crain Wagner, 46, daughter of Joe and Leona Crain of Marion, died Tuesday after a long illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Lewis Colonial Funeral Home, but services will be held in California.
Tina White, 19
FARMERVILLE - Tina White, a cashier, died Tuesday. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. today at Woodlawn Baptist Church in Farmerville. Burial is at the Gumspring Cemetery, Farmerville, under the direction of Union Funeral Home Farmerville.
Tonya Williams, 34
Tonya Williams of Monroe, a restaurant employee, died Friday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Logtown Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Thursday, February 4, 1999
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
Banks, James: 1 p.m. today, New Hopewell Baptist Church, Bernice
Bevill, Helen Sue: 2 p.m. today, Garden of Memories, Winnfield
Buchanan, Minnie: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Richwood
Smith, Earline: 11:a.m. Saturday, Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe
Williams, Tonya: 1 p.m. Saturday, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe
 
Bobby B. Boyette, 54
BROOKSHIRE, Tex. - Bobby B. Boyette formerly of Winnsboro, an engineer, died Wedneday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Clyde Copeland Bradford, Jr., 71 brother lives in monroe
ORLANDO, Fla. - Clyde Copeland Bradford, Jr., a Measurements Engineer for Florida Gas, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Friday at Killarney Baptist Church in Winter Park, Florida. Burial is at Highland Memory Gardens, Apopka,Florida, under the direction of Baldwin-Fairchild Cemeteries and Funeral Homes, Altamonte Springs, Florida.
Bertie Lee Brown, 90
DUBACH - Bertie Lee Brown, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in Ruston. Burial is at Fellowhip Cemetery in Dubach. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Allene Carraway, 77
QUITMAN - Allene Carraway, a bookkeeper, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral home, Jonesboro. Burial is at Jonesboro Cemetery, Jonesboro.
Willie Ford, 86
JONESBORO - Willie Ford, a retired paper mill employee, died Saturday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at the Galilee Baptist Church in Hodge. Burial is at Shady grove Cemetery, Saline, under the direction of Our Christian Funeral Home, Ruston.
Allie Mae Tiffee Gillespie, 70
FERRIDAY - Allie Mae Tiffee Gillespie, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at lake St. John Community Baptist Church. Burial is at Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island, under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is from 5 p.m. until services Friday at the church.
Lueretha Little, 75
Lueretha Little of Monroe, a homemaker, died January. 28. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Tristone Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Holly Grove Cemetery in Mangham. Visitation is from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home in Monroe.
Mattie Lee Moore, 68
Mattie Lee Moore of Monroe, a dietician, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Visitation is from 1-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel in Monroe.
Rena Mae Smoot, 90
Rena Mae Smoot of Monroe, a homemaker, died January 30. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Avenue Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens in Monroe under the direction of Miller Funeral Home of Monroe.
Marshall Nay Trisler, Jr., 97
JONESVILLE - Marshall Nay Trisler, Jr., a retired farmer, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at the Mayna Church of God in Mayna. Burial is at Pala Alto Cemetery, Mayna, under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is from 2 p.m. today until time of services Friday at the church.

Friday, February 5, 1999
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Bradford, Clyde Jr.: 11 a.m. today, Killarney Baptist Church, Winter Park, Fla.
Brown, Bertie Lee: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston
Buchanan, Minnie: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Richwood
Gillespie, Allie Mae Tiffee: 2 p.m. today, Lake St. John Community Baptist Church
Little, Lueretha: 1 p.m. Saturday, Tristone Baptist Church, Monroe
Moore, Mattie Lee: 2 p.m. today, Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe
Smith, Earline: 11:a.m. Saturday, Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe
Smoot, Rena Mae: 11a.m. Saturday, Avenue Baptist Church, Monroe
Trisler, Marshall Nay Jr.: 10 a.m. today, Mayna Church of God, Mayna
Williams, Tonya: 1 p.m. Saturday, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe
Henry Austin, 68
Henry Austin of Monroe, a farmer, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home in Monroe.
Annie Bell Buchanan, 90
TALLULAH - Annie Bell Buchanan, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Monday at the Mount Zion Baptist Church, Sondheimer. Burial is at the New Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah. Visitation is from 2-6 p.m. Sunday at Funerals by McFarland chapel, Tallulah.
George Green Carroll, 83
BASTROP - George Green Carroll, retired manager of Sherwin Williams, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Westside Baptist Church in Bastrop. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home in Bastrop.
Will Chatman, 56
FERRIDAY - Will Chatman, a farmer, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Mercy Seat Baptist Church, Ferriday. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. today at Richardson and Sims Funeral home in Ferriday. Burial is at the Ferriday Cemetery in Ferriday.
Betty Hanna Crow, 67
RUSTON - Betty Hanna Crow, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Temple Baptist Church in Ruston. Burial is at Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of Ruston.
Mildred S. Edwards, 80
Mildred S. Edwards of Monroe, a retired seamstress, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the First Christian Church in Monroe. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Kilptarick Funeral Homes, Lamy Lane.
John Foreman, 93
BASTROP - John Foreman, a retired fish market owner, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2:30 p.m. today at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day saints in Bastrop. Burial is at Memorial park cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Jessie Gaines, 73
Jessie Gaines of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Jeff Baughman Gulley, 88
Jeff Baughman Gulley of Monroe, a retired state trooper, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Memorial United Methodist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Farmerville City Cemetery, Farmerville, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes, Lamy Lane.
Joseph Lee, 57
COLLINSTON - Joseph Lee, a farmer, died January 29. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Salem #2 Baptist Church in Collinston. Burial is at the Trousdale Hill Cemetery, Collinston, under the direction of Tennant Funeral home, Rayville. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Francis Rea Mathis, 82
TALLULAH - Francis Rea Mathis, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Burial is at the Memorial Park Cemetery, Tallulah.
Donny Ray Pittman, 56
JONESBORO - Donny Ray Pittman, an auto mechanic, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Springhill Cemetery, Jonesboro, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Artular Robinson, 85
TALLULAH - Artular Robinson, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at the Tallulah Civic Center, Tallulah. Burial is at the Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Ruie Sanders, 75
WINNFIELD - Ruie Sanders, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Burial is at Union Cemetery in Joyce. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home.
Baby Girl Shelbon, Infant
Baby Girl Shelbon, the daughter of Arnisha Shelbon and Cedric Reeves died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funeral by McFarland, Monroe.
Billie Nell Stewart, 71
WINNFIELD - Billie Nell Stewart, a RN, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church, Winnfield. Burial is at the Brown Cemetery near Winnfield under the direction of Southern Funeral home, Winnfield. Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home.
Boy Thomas, infant
RAYVILLE - Boy Thomas, son of Yakita Thomas, died January 20. Graveside services were noon Thursday at the Royal Blue Cemetery, Rayville, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home in Rayville.
John D. Thornton, 64
RAYVILLE - John D. Thornton, a retired school teacher, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Doris B. VonAplel, 74
HOUSTON, Tex. - Doris B. VonAplel formerly of Winnsboro, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel in Winnsboro. Burial is at Oakley Cemetery near Gilbert. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Roberta White, 69
WINNSBORO - Roberta White, a retired store clerk, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Jeleaner Allen Whitney, 87
TALLULAH -Jeleaner Allen Whitney of Tallulah, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is noon Saturday at the New Bethel Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is at the Glenmary Cemetery, Glenmary. Visitation is from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today, and a Wake is from 6-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland chapel, Tallulah.

Saturday, February 6, 1999
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Buchanan, Annie Bell: 1 p.m. Monday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Sondheimer
Buchanan, Minnie: 2:30 p.m. today, Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Richwood
Chatman, Will: 1 p.m. today, Mercy Seat Baptist Church, Ferriday
Lee, Joseph: 2 p.m. today, Salem #2 Baptist Church, Collinston
Little, Lueretha: 1 p.m. today, Tristone Baptist Church, Monroe
Robinson, Artular: 2 p.m. today, Tallulah Civic Center, Tallulah
Smith, Earline: 11 a.m. today, Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe
Smoot, Rena Mae: 11 a.m. today, Avenue Baptist Church, Monroe
Stewart, Billie Nell: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Winnfield
VonAplel, Doris B.: 11 a.m. today, Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro
Whitney, Jeleaner Allen: noon today, New Bethel Baptist Church, Tallulah
Williams, Tonya: 1 p.m. today, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe
Henry Austin, 68
RAVYILLE - Henry Austin, a farmer, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial will be at Congo Cemtery, Oak Ridge.
Mary John Baughman, 80
FARMERVILLE - Mary John Baughman, a retired court reporter, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Farmerville United Methodist Church, Farmerville. Burial will be at Farmerville City Cemetery, Farmerville, under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Bobby Bernell Boyett, 54
BROOKSHIRE, Texas - Bobby Bernell Boyett, an electrical engineer, formerly of Winnsboro, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Myrtle Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro.
Annie Louise Chase, 59
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Annie Louise Chase, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Gaither Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Christine Bass Coleman, 76
Christine Bass Coleman of Monroe, a retired elementary school principal, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at St. Paul United Methodist Church, Monroe. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Sara Lou Marks Darby, 66
STERLINGTON - Sara Lou Marks Darby, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Clifton Aaron Dry, 78
RAYVILLE - Clifton Aaron Dry, a retired LSU horticultural specialist, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.
Maggie Mae Facundus, 92
Maggie Mae Facundus of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Dorothy Mae Highshaw, 55
Dorothy Mae Highshaw of Monroe, a clerk, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. Sunday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Memorial Gardens, Farmerville.
Patricia Jones, 67
Patricia Jones of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.
Ozie Lee Knight, 88
DELHI - Ozie Lee Knight, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at Good Hope Baptist Church, Delhi. Burial will be at the church cemetery, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Vernon R. "Teddy" Thompson Jr., 75
TALLULAH - Vernon R. "Teddy" Thompson Jr., a retired Montrose Oil Company employee, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Crothers Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Silver Cross Cemetery, Tallulah.
Herschel Williams, 59
Herschel Williams of Monroe, a computer salesman, died Wednesday. 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 Salem Cemetery, near Eros.

Sunday, February 7, 1999
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day at 362-0272.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Buchanan, Annie Bell: 1 p.m. Monday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Sondheimer
Highshaw, Dorothy Mae: 11 a.m. Monday, First Baptist Church, Monroe
Jones, Patricia: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe
Thompson, Vernon R.: 2 p.m. today, Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah
James M. Andrews, 76
SWARTZ - James M. Andrews, a retired chemical engineer, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel on Lamy Lane, Monroe. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Orvalle Jackson "Jack" Burks, 85
POLLOCK - Orvalle Jackson "Jack" Burks, a retired farmer and cattleman, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Jonesville. Visitation will be from noon until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Big Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, near Pollock.
Christine Bass Coleman, 76
Christine Bass Coleman of Monroe, a retired elementary school principal, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at St. Paul United Methodist Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Judy Frederick, 48
DOWNSVILLE - Judy Frederick, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Point Assembly of God, Point. Burial will be at Downsville Cemetery, Downsville, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Jesse W. Glascock, 74
Jesse W. Glascock of Monroe, a retired city of Monroe bus driver, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at First Apostolic Church, Monroe. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Havard H. Johnston, 83
Havard H. Johnston of West Monroe, a retired operator for the West Monroe water plant, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Patricia "Trissie" Copes Pickett, 41
DELHI - Patricia "Trissie" Copes Pickett, an office manager, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
O.C. Sims Sr., 73
O.C. Sims Sr. of West Monroe, a retired owner and operator of a limousine service, 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.
Russell Thomas, 75
Russell Thomas of West Monroe, a retired machine operator, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at McClendon Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Monday, February 8, 1999
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Buchanan, Annie Bell: 1 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Sondheimer
Highshaw, Dorothy Mae: 11 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Monroe
Monette E. Butler, 73
DUBACH - Monette E. Butler, the former owner of Dubach Dry Cleaning, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, Dubach. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial will be at Hamilton Cemetery, Dubach.
Edith Jane Carson, 92
HODGE - Edith Jane Carson, a bag mill employee, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Burial will be at Antioch Cemetery, Quitman.
Larry Merrell Doss, 48
WINNFIELD - Larry Merrell Doss, a corrections officer, died Friday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Burial will be at Hamburg Cemetery, Hamburg, Ark.
Clifton "Cliff" Dry, 78
RAYVILLE - Clifton "Cliff" Dry, a retired LSU horticulturist specialist, died Friday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Rayville United Methodist Church, Rayville. Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. today at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Stanley, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.
Harvard Henry Johnston, 83
Harvard Henry Johnston of West Monroe, a retired West Monroe water plant employee, died Saturday. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.
Hoye Cecil McDonald, 91
JONESBORO - Hoye Cecil McDonald, a drug clerk, died Sunday. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Jonesboro Cemetery, Jonesboro. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro.
James William Miller, 85
James William Miller of West Monroe, a retired freight line terminal manager, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Patricia "Trissie" Pickett, 41
DELHI - Patricia "Trissie" Pickett, an office manager, died Friday. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Delhi. Burial will be at Delhi Masonic Cemetery, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
Ula Mae Scott, 60
NEWELLTON - Ula Mae Scott, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Martin Chapel, Newellton. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Newellton. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery, Newellton.
Pearline Spears, 83
FERRIDAY - Pearline Spears, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Davis and Jones Mortuary, Ferriday.
Lt. Col. William Stewart Walker, 84
WINNFIELD - Lt. Col. William Stewart Walker, a lieutenant colonel, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Transport Cemetery, Dodson.
Jim Washington, 78
RAYVILLE - Jim Washington, a farmer, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville. Visitation will be 7-8 p.m. Tuesday at Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial will be at the church cemetery.
Roberta White, 69
WINNSBORO - Roberta White, a retired store clerk, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Zion Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation will be 7-8 p.m. today at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Winnsboro.
Harley Womack, 87
DODSON - Harley Womack, a mail carrier, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Harmony Grove Cemetery, Gaars Mill.
Tuesday, February 9, 1999
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Butler, Monette E.: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Dubach
Carson, Edith Jane: 10 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro
McDonald, Hoye Cecil: 10 a.m. today, Jonesboro Cemetery, Jonesboro
Scott, Ula Mae: 1 p.m. today, Martin Chapel, Newellton
Walker, Lt. Col. William: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral home chapel, Winnfield
Washington, Jim: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville
White, Roberta: 11 a.m. today, First Zion Baptist Church, Winnsboro
Womack, Harley: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro
Herman Brown, 87
Herman Brown of Monroe, a farmer, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Brownsville Baptist Church in Columbia. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Inc., Monroe. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Ardonia Gaulden, 96
RUSTON - Ardonia Gaulden, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Grambling. Burial is at Grambling Memorial Gardens, Grambling, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. today at the church.
Claude Jaggers, 56
MARION - Claude Jaggers, a pulpwood hauler, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Jerusalem Church of Christ in Marion. Burial is at Concord Cemetery in Marion under the direction of Union funeral Home of Winnfield.
Mildred Abel Martin, 84
WINNFIELD - Mildred Abel Martin, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church, Winnfield. Burial is at the Winnfield City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Visitation is from 6 a.m.-8 p.m. today and from 9-11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Frank Mitchell, 43
BASTROP - Frank Mitchell, a machine operator, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Leon Price, 53
LAS VEGAS - Leon Price formerly of Tallulah, a program analyst, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.
Ronald Robinson, 39
Ronald Robinson of Monroe, a G.B. Cooley employee, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Gertie Lee Rucker, 81
OAK GROVE - Gertie Lee Rucker, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Rosie Smith, 92
RAYVILLE - Rosie Smith, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Dr. Joseph Walthall, 74
MT. VERNON, Missouri - Dr. Joseph Harvey "Doc" Walthall, retired superintendent of Monroe City Schools and a Navy WW II veteran, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church, Mt. Vernon, Missouri. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tulsa, under the direction of Fossett-Mosher funeral home, Mt. Vernon, Missouri. Visitation is from 7-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Betty Lee Wilks, 79
Betty Lee Wilks of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road. Burial is at Riverview Cemetery in Monroe.
Wednesday, February 10, 1999
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Brown, Herman: 11 a.m. today, Brownsville Baptist Church, Columbia
Gaulden, Ardonia: 11 a.m. today, Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Grambling
Martin, Mildred Abel: 2 p.m. today, First United Methodist Church, Winnfield
Walthall, Dr. Joseph: 10 a.m. today, First Presbyterian Church, Mt. Vernon, Mo.
Washington, Jim: 1 p.m. today, Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville
Cecil "Pete" Allen, 75
NEBO - Cecil "Pete" Allen, a carpenter and World War II navy veteran, died Monday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Hixson Bros. Inc. Chapel, Jena. Burial is at the Nebo Cemetery.
Millard Stephen Anderson, 46
BASTROP - Millard Stephen Anderson, an operator at International Paper Company, died Monday. The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. today at Central Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Mary Autman, 88
RAYVILLE - Mary Autman, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Claudia V. Little Bishop, 53
PIONEER - Claudia V. Little Bishop, a home health nurse, died Monday. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Carter Cemetery, near Collinston. Visitation will be from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.
Joe Albert Chandler Sr., 51
BASTROP - Joe Albert Chandler Sr., a Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries senior enforcement agent, died Monday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial will be at Pine Grove Baptist Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Iris Norene Cheatham, 93
OAK GROVE - Iris Norene Cheatham, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove.
Gladys M. Conner, 78
EAST HODGE - Gladys M. Conner, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will be at noon Thursday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, East Hodge. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Galilee Baptist Church Cemetery, East Hodge, under the direction of Winnfield Funeral Home, Winnfield.
Agalia "Gayle" Denison, 74
Agalia "Gayle" Denison of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Rachael C. Forrest, 85
Rachael C. Forrest of West Monroe, a retired sales clerk, died Sunday. 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.
Gertie Lee Rucker, 81
OAK GROVE - Gertie Lee Rucker, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial will be at Southside Cemetery, Oak Grove.
William Claudie Sewell, 58
GILBERT - William Claudie Sewell, Gilbert chief of police, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at the Calvary Baptist Church, Gilbert. Burial is at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro, under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Roy G. Simmons, 77
Roy G. Simmons of West Monroe, a retired tool and dye maker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Reba H. Vincent, 90
Reba H. Vincent of Monroe, a retired schoolteacher, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kinner & Stevens Funeral Home chapel, Jena. Burial is at the Jena Cemetery, Jena.
Gary Ivan Whitten, 48
CLARKSVILLE, Ark. - Gary Ivan Whitten, a retired Georgia Pacific employee, died Monday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Jones Funeral Home chapel, Crossett, Ark. Burial will be at Crossroads Cemetery, near Crossett, Ark.
Thursday, February 11, 1999
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
Bishop, Claudia V.: 11 a.m. today, Carter Cemetery near Collinston
Cheatham, Iris Norene: 3 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove
Conner, Gladys M. Conner: noon today, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, East Hodge
Rucker, Gertie Lee: 1 p.m. today, Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Oak Grove
O.D. 'Cooter' Anders, 79
COTTON VALLEY - O.D. "Cooter" Anders, a crane operator, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at the Gayla Traina Cemetery, Jonesboro, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Aretha Canfield, 90
MARION - Aretha Canfield, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at Jerusalem Church of Christ in Marion. Burial is at the Concord Cemetery, Marion, under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Iris Norene Cheatham, 93
OAK GROVE - Iris Norene Cheatham, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at the Oak Grove City Cemetery, Oak Grove, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove.
Johnnie R. Cooper, Sr., 82
WINNSBORO - Johnnie R. Cooper, a bus driver, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Friday at the Winnsboro Second Baptist Church in Winnsboro. Burial is at Gesthsemane Memorial Gardens, Winnsboro, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is from 7-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Ellie B. Crawford, 85
WINNSBORO - Ellie B. Crawford, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at New Zion Baptist Church near Winnsboro. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home.
Agalia 'Gayle' Denison, 74
Agalia "Gayle" Denison of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick's Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Place of burial will be decided at a later date.
Jessie Mae Gaines, 74
Jessie Mae Gaines of Monroe, a homemaker, died February 3. The funeral is 3 p.m. Friday at the Bright Oak Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at the Powell Street City Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. today and an Quiet Hour will be from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Myrtis W. Head, 95
OAK GROVE - Myrtis W. Head, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove.
Leonard H. Lyons, 96
ALEXANDRIA - Leonard H. Lyons, a retired teacher from Louisiana Vo Tech School in Crowley, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers, Inc., Alexandra. Burial is at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Pineville.
Frank Mitchell, 42
BASTROP - Frank Mitchell, a machine operator, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at the Morehouse Parish Educational Association Building in Collinston. Burial is at the Alford Family Cemetery, Mer Rouge. Visitation is from noon until service time at the church under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Leon Price, 53
LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Leon Price, a program analyst died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the new Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is at the New Oakwood Cemetery, Fortune Fork. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.
Sedricka L. Reed, infant
Sedricka L. Reed, infant daughter of Cedrick Reed and Annisa Shelbon of Monroe, died February 3. The funeral will be 1 p.m. today in the chapel of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in the Richwood Memorial Garden, Monroe.
Ronald R. Robinson, 39
Ronald R. Robinson of Monroe, an employee of G.B. Cooley Services, died Friday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the Greater Free Gift Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at the Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe and from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the church.
Roy G. Simmons, 77
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Roy G. Simmons, a retired tool and dye maker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until time of service today at the funeral home.
William Slack, 80
OAK GROVE - William Slack, a farmer, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at Holly Ridge Baptist Church, Holly Ridge. Burial is at the Bonita City Cemetery, Bonita, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove
Theola Washington Thigpen, 76
DELHI - Theola Washington Thigpen, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral services will be 1 p.m. Sunday at the Green Grove Baptist Church north of Delhi. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of the McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
John David Thornton, 64
RAYVILLE - John David Thornton, a retired teacher from Delhi High School, died February 4. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at the Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville. Entombment is at the Mulhearn Memorial Park in Monroe. Visitation is from 1-6:30 p.m. Friday and Masonic Rites will be 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the church under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.


Friday, February 12, 1999
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Canfield, Aretha: 2 p.m. today, Jerusalem Church of Christ, Marion
Cooper, Johnnie R.: 1 p.m. today, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro
Denison, Agalia 'Gayle': 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe
Gaines, Jessie Mae: 3 p.m. today, Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe
Lyons, Leonard H.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Chapel of Hixson Brothers, Inc., Alexandria
Price, Leon: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah
Robinson, Ronald R.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Greater Free Gift Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe
Slack, William: 2 p.m. today, Holly Ridge Baptist Church, Holly Ridge
Thigpen, Theola: 1 p.m. Sunday, Green Grove Baptist Church, near Delhi
Thornton, John David: 2 p.m. Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville
J.W. Anding, 70
J.W. Anding of West Monroe, a retired carpenter, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
Mary Autman, 89
RAYVILLE - Mary Autman, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial will be at Love and Charity Cemetery, Rayville.
Mollie L. Bauman, 81
FARMERVILLE - Mollie L. Bauman, a homemaker, formerly of Monroe, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Entombment will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe.
Theo Hammett Boyd, 88
JONESBORO - Theo Hammett Boyd, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Burial is at the Midway Cemetery, Jonesboro.
Carol S. Davidson, 59
MONTGOMERY - Carol S. Davidson, a teacher's aide, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Hargis Baptist Church, Montgomery. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. today at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield, and from noon until service time today at the church. Burial will be at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Montgomery.
Mildred Blanche Dean, 77
MINDEN - Mildred Blanche Dean, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Lake Providence. Burial will be at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence.
Agalia "Gayle" Denison, 74
Agalia "Gayle" Denison of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial will be at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun.
Ellis Quincey Engolls, Jr., 72
URANIA - Ellis Quincey Engolls, Jr., a laborer, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at the Georgetown Cemetery, Georgetown, under the direction of Hixson Bros, Inc., Jena.
Willie B. Harrell, 72
Willie B. Harrell of West Monroe, a bag plant employee, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Helen Hill, 92
FERRIDAY - Helen Hill, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Phelon Lavoy 'Phil' Hunter, 65
LAKE CHARLES - Phelon Lavoy 'Phil' Hunter, a retired business owner, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Paron Baptist Church, Sterlington. Burial will be at Ouachita City Cemetery, Sterlington, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Arolla Nute, 68
SPEARSVILLE - Arolla Nute, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Sweet Union Baptist Church, Spearsville. Burial will be at County Line Cemetery, Spearsville, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.
Nannie Sherman, 57
Nannie Sherman of Monroe, a cook, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Spring Hill Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.
Rosie Smith, 92
RAYVILLE - Rosie Smith, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at Pleasant Grove No. 2 Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial will be at the church cemetery, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Miller Stewart, 68
TALLULAH - Miller Stewart died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. This person was disabled
Ruth Bonnell White, 83
JENA - Ruth Bonnell White, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home Inc. chapel, Jena. Burial will be at Pine Grove Cemetery, Rhinehart.


Saturday, February 13, 1999
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Autman, Mary: 1 p.m. today, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville
Lyons, Lenard H: 11 a.m. today, Chapel of Hixson Brothers, inc., Alexandria
Nute, Arolla: 2 p.m. today, Sweet Union Baptist Church, Spearsville
Price, Leon: 1 p.m. today, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah
Sherman, Nannie: 1 p.m. today, Spring Hill Baptist Church, Monroe
Thigpen, Theola: 1 p.m. Sunday, Green Grove Baptist Church near Delhi
Thornton, John David: 2 p.m. today, Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville
White, Ruth Bonnell, 11 a.m. Saturday, Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Inc. chapel, Jena
Ray. L. Berkley, 47
VIDALIA - Ray L. Berkley, a chemical operator senior technician, died Wednesday. The funeral was 2 p.m. today at Laird Funeral Home, Donaldsonville. Burial was at Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Jody L. Cain, 61
FERRIDAY - Jody L. Cain, a carpenter, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
J.R. "Dick" Chenault, 73
CALHOUN - J.R. "Dick" Chenault, a construction superintendent, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Christ Church in West Monroe. Burial is at Twin Cities Memorial Garden, West Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the church.
Warren A. Daniel Sr., 87
Warren A. Daniel Sr. of West Monroe, a retired supervisor for Exxon Research Labs, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Star Hill Cemetery near St. Francisville under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe.
Catherine Dixon, 77
DELHI - Catherine Dixon, a retired bookkeeper, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 4 p.m. today at Delhi Masonic Cemetery in Delhi under the direction of Cox Funeral Home in Delhi.
Roger Frisch, 57 jackson, la.
JACKSON - Roger Frisch, an auto-parts manager, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Canaan Cemetery in Lockhart under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville.
Marguerite Hammons, 85
PLANO, Texas - Marguerite Hammons formerly of Ruston, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in Ruston. Burial is at the New Hope Cemetery in Choudrant.
Willie Von Harrell, 72
Willie Von Harrell of West Monroe, a machine tender, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Carter Cemetery, Colliston. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Sarah Henderson, 85
Sarah Henderson, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Calvary Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Inc., Monroe. Visitation is from noon to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Caitlin Nicole McCarty, infant
The infant daughter of Derek and Robin McCarty of West Monroe died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Monroe Memorial Park. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until noon at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Lela J. Roberts, 90
MONTGOMERY - Lela J. Roberts, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Colfax. Burial is at Aloha Cemetery in Colfax under the direction of Southern Funeral home, Winnfield. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today at the funeral home and from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. The Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
John Kirk Southern, 11
WINNSBORO - John Kirk Southern, a student, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Enoch Walters, 78
OAK GROVE - Enoch Walters, a painter, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at the Unity Baptist Church near Oak Grove. Burial is at Red Wing Cemetery near Oak Grove under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove.


Sunday, February 14, 1999
Deaths
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
Thigpen, Theola: 1 p.m. today, Green Grove Baptist Church, near Delhi
Henderson, Sarah: 1:30 p.m. today, Calvary Baptist Church, Monroe
Roberts, Lela J.: 2 p.m. today, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Colfax
Walters, Enoch: 2 p.m. today, Unity Baptist Church, near Oak Grove
Christine M. Crowson, 81
Christine M. Crowson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
James Elery Furr Jr., 80
DELHI - James Elery Furr Jr., a retired farmer and World War II veteran, died Friday. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Burial will be at Silver Cross Cemetery, Tallulah.
Enlow Jackson, 82
WINNSBORO - Enlow Jackson, a retired farmer, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Bayou Macon Baptist Church, near Winnsboro. Burial will be at Chase Cemetery, Chase, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Annie McDaniels, 85
GRAYSON - Annie McDaniels, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Good Hope Cemetery, Kelly.

John Kirk Southern, 11
WINNSBORO - John Kirk Southern, a student, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Temple Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be at Harris Cemetery, near Crowville, under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Virginia May Murdick Stewart, 82
Virginia May Murdick Stewart of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Andrew Trichell, 72
OAK GROVE - Andrew Trichell, a retired West Carroll Parish Police Jury employee, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Dorothy Virginia Watkins, 80
BASTROP - Dorothy Virginia Watkins, a retired Morgan and Lindsey Department Stores employee, died Friday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Westside Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. today at Goldens Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial will be at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.


Monday, February 15, 1999
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
Watkins, Dorothy Virginia: 10 a.m. today, Westside Baptist Church, Bastrop
Ruby S. Bankston, 82
OAK GROVE - Ruby S. Bankston, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Forest Corner Cemetery, Oak Grove.
Joe Lee Cain, 61
FERRIDAY - Joe Lee Cain, a carpenter, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at First United Pentecostal Church, Ferriday. Burial will be at Shady Acres Cemetery, Ferriday, under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Clifford J. 'Cliff' Calloway, 69
Clifford J. 'Cliff' Calloway of West Monroe, a lift truck operator, died Saturday. 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 Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.
Christine M. Crowson, 81
Christine M. Crowson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. today at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.
Claude W. Daniels, 64
WINNSBORO - Claude W. Daniels, a retired heavy equipment operator, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation will be from 1-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Harris Cemetery, near Crowville.
Dan Lowery, 66
RUSTON - Dan Lowery, a retired insurance underwriter, died Saturday. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. today at Union Grove Cemetery, Lillie, under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Leatrice E. 'Lea' Rester, 75
Leatrice E. 'Lea' Rester of Monroe, an office manager and commercial laundry employee, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 11 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 Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
Josephine M. Savanna, 88
Josephine M. Savanna of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Hubert Catholic Church, Garyville. Burial will be at St. Peters Cemetery, near Reserve, under the arrangement of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Andrew Walter Trichell, 72
OAK GROVE - Andrew Walter Trichell, a retired West Carroll Parish Police Jury employee, died Friday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Goodwill Church of God, Goodwill. Burial will be at Redwing Cemetery, near Oak Grove, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.


Tuesday, February 16, 1999
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Daniels, Claude W.: 2 p.m. today, Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro
Savanna, Josephine M.: 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. Hubert Catholic Church, Garyville
Ruby S. Bankston, 82
OAK GROVE - Ruby S. Bankston, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at Forest Corner Cemetery, Oak Grove, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove.
Ruth Isabell Connell, 89
OAK GROVE - Ruth Isabell Connell, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Pine Grove Apostolic Church near Oak Grove. Burial is at Macedonia Cemetery near Oak Grove under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove.
Oran E. "Jack" Crockett, 85
COLUMBIA - Oran E. "Jack" Crockett, a farmer and WW II veteran, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral home chapel in Columbia. Burial is at the Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson.
Leslie Anthony Dade, 46
Leslie Dade of West Monroe, an accountant/tutor, died Thursday. The funeral is 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in West Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home in Monroe.
Ruth Boyd Fleming, 78
SHREVEPORT - Ruth Boyd Fleming, a retired dental assistant, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes, Lamy Lane.
Donald "Eddie" Foreman, 39
Donald "Eddie" Foreman of West Monroe, an electrician, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.
Selma Hines Grissom, 87
QUITMAN - Selma Hines Grissom, a production controller, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial is at Antioch Cemetery, Quitman.
Bonnye Gifford Howie, 83
BASTROP - Bonnye Gifford Howie, a secretary, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel in Bastrop. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery in Bastrop under the direction of Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop.
William B. "Bill" Humble, Jr., 64
William B. "Bill" Humble, Jr. of West Monroe, a Quality Control employee for a Soft Drink Manufacturer, died Sunday. The funeral is 10:30 a.m. today at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Calhoun. Burial is at the Old Calhoun Cemetery in Calhoun. Visitation is from 9:30 a.m. until service time today at the church.
Ellen Davis Lawson, 74
NEWELLTON - Ellen Davis Lawson, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is noon Thursday at Newellton Baptist Church, Newellton. Burial is at the Wyoming Cemetery, Newellton, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Eloise Owens, 84
Eloise Owens of Monroe, a housekeeper, died February 10. The funeral is 11 a.m. Thursday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Visitation is from 7-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Otis Oxford, 80
RUSTON - Otis Oxford, a retired truck driver, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial is at Fellowship Cemetery in Ruston. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Tommie M. Oxley, 53
JONESVILLE - Tommie M. Oxley, a teacher, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Inc. of Jonesville.
Yancey Perot, 91
FAIRBANKS - Yancey Perot, a retired farmer, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Virginia May Murdick Stewart, 82
Virginia May Murdick Stewart of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at First United Methodist Church, Monroe. Burial is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Towles Cemetery in Donovan, Missouri, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.
Emma Wilson, 101
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Emma Wilson, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Harris Funeral Home chapel in Lake Providence. Burial is at the Good Samaritan Cemetery in Lake Providence.


Wednesday, February 17, 1999
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED:
Dade, Leslie Anthony: 3 p.m. today, Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, West Monroe
Lawson, Ellen Davis: noon Thursday, Newellton Baptist Church, Newellton
Owens, Eloise: 11 a.m. Thursday, Hester Central State Funeral home chapel, Monroe
Oxford, Otis: 2 p.m. today, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston
Savanna, Josephine M.: 10 a.m. today, St. Hubert Catholic Church, Garyville
Charles Caston, 61
RAYVILLE - Charles Caston, a retired Truck line Gas employee, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel in Rayville. Burial is at Bethel Cemetery in Holly Ridge. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville.
Hazel Ruth McGee Colvin, 83
DUBACH - Hazel Ruth McGee Colvin, a retired teacher, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in Ruston. Burial is at Fellowship Cemetery, Dubach.
Donald 'Eddie' Foreman, 39
Donald "Eddie" Foreman of West Monroe, a construction electrician, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Hasley Cemetery Pavillion, West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.
Helen Hill, 92
WATERPROOF - Helen Hill, a homemaker, died February 10. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Virginia R. Isbell, 64
TALLULAH - Virginia R. Isbell, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church of Tallulah. Burial is at Memorial Park cemetery under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Visitation is from 5-8 today at the funeral home.
R.D. Martin, 77
DELHI - R.D. Martin, a retired LaDOTD employee, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral home chapel in Delhi. Burial is at Newton Cemetery, Delhi, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until services at the funeral home.
Tommie D. Oxley, 53
JONESVILLE - Tommie D. Oxley, a K-4 School Teacher at Grace Christian Academy, died Monday. Private Family graveside services are 10 a.m. today. Private services did not list cemetery or time. A worship service will be held at 1 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church in Jonesville. Under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.
Walter B. 'Bo' Ratcliff, 64
Walter B. 'Bo' Ratcliff of West Monroe, a sales representitive with Specialty Marketing Co., died Feb. 16. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearns Funeral Home in West Monroe.
Shawn Henry Reeves, Jr., 14
FARMERVILLE - Shawn Henry Reeves, Jr., a student at Farmerville High School, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Thursday at the Pine Vale Church of Christ near Marion. Burial is at Fairview Cemetery near Marion under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville.
Vermel F. Sanders, 73
WISNER - Vermel F. Sanders, a retired nurses' aide, died Monday. A Memorial Service was held 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel in Winnsboro. Inturnment followed at Shady Grove Cemetery in Jigger.
Nellie Saucer, 94
Nellie Saucer of Monroe, a retired hospital housekeeper, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Logtown Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Jennie Lee Thomas, 87
DELHI - Jennie Lee Thomas, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
O.C. Thomas, 63
EPPS - O.C. Thomas, a farmer, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Mary Eva Wartenberg, 86
RUSTON - Mary Eva Wartenberg, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in Ruston. Burial is at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Ruston.
Mattie Lee Weaver, 94
Mattie Lee Weaver of West Monroe, a retired Glenwood Medical Center employee, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Earl W. Wiley, Sr., 88
ACME - Earl W. Wiley, Sr., U.S. Corp of Engineers retired, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Acme Baptist Church, Acme. Burial is at Acme Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home of Ferriday. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Bessie McDowell Wilson, 89
Bessie McDowell Wilson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel on Lamy Lane. Burial is at Monroe Memorial park Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home.


Thursday, February 18, 1999
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
Foreman, Donald 'Eddie': 2 p.m. today, Hasley Cemetery Pavilion, West Monroe
Isbell, Virginia R.: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Tallulah
Lawson, Ellen Davis: noon today, Newellton Baptist Church, Newellton
Owens, Eloise: 11 a.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Reeves, Shawn Henry Jr.: 1 p.m. today, Pine Vale Church of Christ near Monroe
Saucer, Nellie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe
Pearl Cupit, 86
TALLULAH - Pearl Cupit, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Burial is at the Silver Cross Cemetery, Tallulah.
Ruth Boyd Fleming, 78
SHREVEPORT - Ruth Boyd Fleming formerly of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
James William Frith, 83
OAK GROVE - James William Frith, a farmer, died Tuesday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Cox Funeral home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at New Forest Cemetery, Forest.
William Post 'Bill' Going, 50
BOSSIER CITY - William Post "Bill" Going, Regional Administrator of Public Health, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Alvin Phillip Harris, 55 disabled
Alvin Phillip Harris of Monroe died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Monday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home chapel.
Rev. Walter Lee Haste, 76
OAK GROVE - Rev. Walter Lee Haste, a minister, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at New Hope Church of God near Darnell. Burial is at New Forest Cemetery, Forest, under the direction of Cox Funeral home of Oak Grove.
Jack N. Hollis, 66
CALHOUN - Jack N. Hollis, an electrician, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
T.C. Langston, 83
JONESVILLE - T.C. Langston, a truck driver, died Tuesday. The funeral is 3 p.m. Friday at Wallace Ridge Baptist Church, Jonesville. Burial is at Heard Cemetery, Manifest, under the direction of Hixson Bros., Inc. of Jena.
Nell Morgan, 89
RAYVILLE- Nell Morgan, a retired farmer, died Wednesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Friday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel in Rayville. Burial is at Rayville Cemetery in Rayville. Visitation is from 4-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Iola S. Neal, 83
EPPS - Iola S. Neal, a retired teacher, died Monday. A private family service will be held under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe.
Walter B. 'Bo' Ratcliff, 64
Walter B. "Bo" Ratcliff of West Monroe, a Sales Rep with Marketing Specialists, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulharn Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until services today at the funeral home.
Felton Frank Solomon, 89
VICKSBURG - Felton Frank Solomon, a civil service employee, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at the Bernice City Cemetery in Bernice under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston.
John Thompson Starnes, 83
MOORINGSPORT - John Thompson Starnes, a pipe liner, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road. Visitation is from noon-1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Steven M. Tanner, 41
Steven M. Tanner of Monroe, a RSH Engineering Co. estimator, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.


Friday, February 19, 1999
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Cupit, Pearl: 2 p.m. today, Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah
Harris, Alvin Phillip: 2 p.m. Monday, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Langston, T.C.: 3 p.m. today, Wallace Ridge Baptist Church, Jonesville
Morgan, Nell: 1 p.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville
Saucer, Nellie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe
Starnes, John Thompson: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe
Willie Bean, 92
ELK GROVE, Calif. - Willie Bean, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Christian Fellowship Baptist Church, Dodson. Burial will be in the church cemetery, under the direction of Winnfield Funeral Home, Winnfield.
Frances Smith Bertrand, 75
Frances Smith Bertrand of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First Pentecostal Church, West Monroe. Visitation will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe
Alma Brown, 78
BASKIN - Alma Brown, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Bessie Pipes Camp, 85
Bessie Pipes Camp of West Monroe, a retired beautician, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Sallie Forest Fletcher, 80
BASTROP - Sallie Forest Fletcher, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. today at White Avenue Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial will be at Loch Arbor Cemetery, Swartz, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Annie Mae Givens, 82
DUBACH - Annie Mae Givens, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at The Church of the Living God, Dubach. Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial will be at Providence Cemetery, Sharon.
Marcos "Mike" Godina, 79
Marcos "Mike" Godina of Monroe, a retired General Motors employee, died Tuesday. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. today at Silver Cross Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
David Edward Guinn, 69
MANIFEST - David Edward Guinn, a brick mason, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Community Pentecostal Church, Manifest. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery, Manifest, under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home Inc., Jena.
Beatrice Harris, 82
Beatrice Harris of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.
Helen Hill, 92
WATERPROOF - Helen Hill, a homemaker, died Feb. 10. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Spring Hill Baptist Church, Waterproof. Burial will be at Myrtle Grove Cemetery, Waterproof, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
John Anthony Little, 30
John Anthony Little of Monroe, a laborer, died Dec. 15. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Raymond James Loveland, 90
Raymond James Loveland of West Monroe, a retail store salesman, died Thursday. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.
Ralph M. May, 74
Ralph M. May of Monroe, a retired fire alarm superintendent for the city of Monroe, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Henrietta Moses, 95
OAK RIDGE - Henrietta Moses, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Association Building, Bastrop. Burial will be at Jerusalem Cemetery, Oak Ridge, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Frank S. O'Rourke, 73
VIDALIA - Frank S. O'Rourke, military veteran, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Rufus Ross Sr., 75
OAK GROVE - Rufus Ross Sr., a farmer, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at First Church of God, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Oak Grove City Cemetery, Oak Grove, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Augustus Leon Saunders Jr., 89
Augustus Leon Saunders Jr. of Monroe, a steward, died Monday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Nannie Sherman, 57
Nannie Sherman of Monroe, a homemaker, died Feb. 10. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Springhill Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.
Edna Stamper, 77
CALHOUN - Edna Stamper, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Miller Stewart, 68
TALLULAH - Miller Stewart died Feb. 10. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. This man was disabled/mjl
John Tellis, 44
John Tellis of Monroe, a postal worker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Jennie Lee Thomas, 87
PIONEER - Jennie Lee Thomas, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral will be at noon Saturday at New Bethany Baptist Church, Dernell. Burial will be at Old Floyd Cemetery, Dernell, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
O.C. Thomas, 63
EPPS - O.C. Thomas, a farmer, died Friday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Rocky Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Epps. Burial will be at the church cemetery, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Charles R. Tolar, 61
Charles R. Tolar of West Monroe, a retired state employee, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
O.L. Traylor Jr., 84
DOWNSVILLE - O.L. Traylor Jr., a retired regional sales manager with AFCO Industries, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston.
Doretha A. Wilkins, 68
RAYVILLE - Doretha A. Wilkins, a secretary, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Love and Charity Cemetery, Rayville, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.


Saturday, February 20, 1999
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:
Bean, Willie: 2 p.m. today, Christian Fellowship Baptist Church, Dodson
Bertrand, Frances Smith: 10:30 a.m. today, First Pentecostal Church, West Monroe
Givens, Annie Mae: 11 a.m. today, The Church of the Living God, Dubach
Hill, Helen: 2 p.m. today, Spring Hill Baptist Church, Waterproof
Little, John Anthony: 11 a.m. today, Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood
Loveland, Raymond J.: 2 p.m. today, Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun
Moses, Henrietta: 11 a.m. today, Association Building, Bistro
Saucer, Nellie: 1 p.m. today, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe
Saunders, Augustus, Jr.: 11 a.m. today, First Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe
Sherman, Nannie: 1 p.m. today, Springhill Baptist Church, Monroe
Stewart, Miller: 1 p.m. today, New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Tallulah
Thomas, Jennie Lee: noon today, New Bethany Baptist Church, Darnell
Thomas, O.C.: 1 p.m. today, Rocky Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Epps
Wilkins, Doretha A.: 2 p.m. today, Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville
Louise Stephenson Bush, 79
BERNICE - Louise Stephenson Bush, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Shiloh Baptist Church, Bernice. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. today until service time Sunday at the church. Burial will be at Corinth Cemetery, Hico, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Bernice.
Bessie Pipes Camp, 85
Bessie Pipes Camp of West Monroe, a retired beautician, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Alma W. Brown, 78
BASKIN - Alma W. Brown, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Baskin Baptist Church, Baskin. Burial is at Coax Cemetery, near Baskin, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Margaret Cotten, 69
CALHOUN - Margaret "Dot" Cotton, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Christ Church, West Monroe. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Connie Frances Espejel, 39
WINNFIELD - Connie Frances Espejel, an apartment manger, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at the Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Visitation is from 2-10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until service time Sunday at the funeral home. Burial is at the Garden of Memories Cemetery, Winnfield.
Evelyn Farrar, 82
FARMERVILLE - Evelyn Farrar, a bookkeeper, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Burial will be at Zion Hill Cemetery, near Farmerville.
Randolph Hodge, 81
HUTTIG, Ark. - Randolph "Chuck" Hodge, a retired millwright, died Thursday. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Harper Springs Cemetery, near Huttig, Ark., under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home, El Dorado, Ark.
Herbert D. Johnson, 87
WINNSBORO - Herbert D. Johnson, a mechanic, died Thursday. 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 Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro.
Anthony Newman, 71
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Anthony Newman, a retired factory worker, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at New Hope M.B. Church, Lake Providence. Burial will be at Lone Star Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Rev. Harold V. Odom, 76
The Rev. Harold V. Odom of Monroe, a retired Federal Aviation Administration employee, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Monroe. Burial will be at St. Thomas Columbarium, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Frank O'Rourke, 74
VIDALIA -Frank O'Rourke, a retired U.S. Marine veteran, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial is at Oswalt Cemetery, Lismore.
John Monroe Pittman, 78
WINNSBORO - John Monroe Pittman, a retired Tennessee Gas employee, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Jackie Terrell Prine, 61
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Jackie "Jack" Terrell Prine, a dragline operator, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at Providence Church, Lake Providence. Burial will be at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Hattie Powell, 80
DELHI - Hattie Powell, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will be at noon Tuesday at St. John Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Burial will be at the church cemetery.
Edna Childress Stamper, 77
CALHOUN - Edna Childress Stamper, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Burial will be at Old Bethel Cemetery, near Clarks.
Steven M. Tanner, 41
Steven M. Tanner of Monroe, an estimator for RSH Engineering Co., formerly of Alexandria, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Charles Ralph Tolar, 61
Charles Ralph Tolar of West Monroe, an inspector for the highway department, died Thursday. 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 Salem Cemetery, Eros.


Sunday, February 21, 1999
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
Bush, Louise Stephenson: 2 p.m. today, Shiloh Baptist Church, Bernice
Espejel, Connie Frances: 2 p.m. today, Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield
Hodge, Randolph 'Chuck': 2 p.m. today, Harper Springs Cemetery, near Huttig, Ark.
O'Rourke, Frank: 2 p.m. today, Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday
Powell, Hattie: noon Tuesday, St. John Baptist Church, Delhi
Margaret Whitfield Butler, 76
WATERPROOF - Margaret Whitfield Butler, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Lorraine Cantrell, 64
JONESBORO - Lorraine Cantrell died Friday. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Hasley Cemetery Pavilion, West Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Disabled so no occupation/mjl
Elizabeth Betty Fisher, 88
Elizabeth Betty Fisher of Monroe, a retired school 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 Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.
Yvonne Theresa Gauthier-Russell, 47
TALLULAH - Yvonne Theresa Gauthier-Russell, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral services were held Saturday at St. Edwards Catholic Church, Tallulah. Burial was at Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.
William "Bill" Post Goins, 49
RUSTON - William "Bill" Post Goins, a regional administrator for the Office of Public Health, died Sunday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, Bossier City. A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Ruston. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. Monday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home chapel, Bossier City. Local arrangements are under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Bobby Harris, 55
DELHI - Bobby Harris, a millwright, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
Elton 'Heavy' Holley, 78
MARION - Elton 'Heavy' Holley, a retired chipper operator, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Grady Lee Lewis, 97
ARCADIA - Grady Lee Lewis, a retired State of Louisiana Highway Department employee, formerly of Simsboro, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Simsboro. Burial will be at Simsboro Cemetery, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Eva Wilson Taylor, 90
CLEVELAND - Eva Wilson Taylor, a retired teacher, formerly of Downsville, died Monday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Downsville. Burial will be at the church cemetery, under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.


Monday, February 22, 1999
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Powell, Hattie: noon Tuesday, St. John Baptist Church, Delhi
Cantrell, Lorraine: 3 p.m. today, Hasley Cemetery Pavilion, West Monroe
Goins, William 'Bill' Post: 11 a.m. Tuesday, First Baptist Church, Bossier City
Taylor, Eva Wilson: 11 a.m. today, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Downsville
Rosalie Smith Barham, 85
OAK RIDGE - Rosalie Smith Barham, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Oak Ridge Baptist Church, Oak Ridge. Burial will be in the church cemetery, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Charlie Coughran, 63
Charlie Coughran of West Monroe, a concrete finisher, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Viola Hanks, 92
GILBERT - Viola Hanks, a retired school teacher, died Sunday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Gilbert Methodist Church, Gilbert. Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the church. Burial will be at Oakley Cemetery, near Gilbert.
Bobby Harris, 55
DELHI - Bobby Harris, a millwright, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. today at Dunn Baptist Church, Dunn. Visitation will be until service time at the church. Burial will be at Newton Cemetery, Delhi, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
Anna Margaret Gill, 59
Anna Margaret Gill of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Alabama Presbyterian Church Cemetery, near Sibley.
Elton 'Heavy' Holley, 78
MARION - Elton 'Heavy' Holley, a retired chipper operator, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Springhill Baptist Church, Oakland. Burial will be at Birds Chapel Cemetery, Truxno, under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
James E. Irby, 81
BASTROP - James E. Irby, a retired dirt contractor, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial will be at Red Wing Cemetery, Oak Grove.
Cecil Johnson, 81
SICILY ISLAND - Cecil Johnson, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.
William Albert McElduff, 86
CHOUDRANT - William Albert McElduff, a retired farmer, died Sunday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial will be at Cartwright Cemetery, Cartwright.
Verna M. Pettis, 78
BASTROP - Verna M. Pettis, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Assembly of God, Bastrop. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today at Pettis' residence. Burial will be at Bartholomew Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Ethelle B. Pierce, 81
WINNSBORO - Ethelle B. Pierce, a homemaker, died Saturday. 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 Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville.
John Monroe Pittman, 78
WINNSBORO - John Monroe Pittman, a retired Tennessee Gas employee, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at New Zion Baptist Church, near Winnsboro. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be at Providence Memorial Cemetery, near Winnsboro, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Ethyl Purdy, 79
Ethyl Purdy of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
C.W. Sorey, 97
RAYVILLE - C.W. Sorey, a retired businessman, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.


Tuesday, February 23, 1999
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:
Hanks, Viola: 10 a.m. today, Gilbert Methodist Church, Gilbert
Pettis, Verna M.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, First Assembly of God, Bastrop
Powell, Hattie: noon today, St. John Baptist Church, Delhi
Goins, William "Bill" Post: 11 a.m. today, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Downsville
Edna Inez Beckwith, 88
CROWVILLE - Edna Inez Beckwith, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.
Florean Butler, 82
Florean Butler of West Monroe, a retired factory worker, died Monday. Graveside services are 11:30 a.m. at Hasley Pavillion Wednesday under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral home of West Monroe. Visitation is from 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Danny Coldiron, 39
JONESVILLE - Danny Coldiron, an oil field worker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.
Fred Charlie Coughran, 63
Fred Charlie Coughran of West Monroe, a cement finisher, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Coats Baptist Cemetery near Baskin. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home.
Ralph E. Craig, 60
Ralph E. Craig of West Monroe, a retired forester with U.S. Forest Service, died Saturday. The funeral is 3:30 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home.
J.C. Daniels III, 21
LAS VEGAS, Nev. - J.C. Daniels III, a construction worker, died February 11. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Baby Girl Doyle, infant
Baby Girl Doyle, infant daughter of Keisha Doyle died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Martha Fitzgerald, 98
TALLULAH - Martha Fitzgerald, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete und3er the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
General Gix III, 45
General Gix III, a mechanic, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.
Versie Beatrice Goldsby, 97
FARMERVILLE - Versie Beatrice Goldsby, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Antioch Christian Church, Truxno. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is from 7-8 p.m. today at the church.
Viola Hanks, 92
GILBERT - Viola Hanks, a retired school teacher, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Gilbert Methodist Church, Gilbert. Burial is at Oakley Cemetery near Gilbert. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time today at the church.
Beatrice Harris, 82
Beatrice Harris of Monroe, a retired telephone operator, died February 18. Funeral is 1 p.m. Sunday at Tennant Funeral Home Chapel in Monroe. Burial is 10 a.m. Monday at the Powell Street Extension Cemetery, Monroe.
Mildred Conrad Hayes, 73
FARMERVILLE - Mildred Conrad Hayes, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in Farmerville. Burial is at Liberty hill Taylor Cemetery in Farmerville. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Violet Inez Tyler Holland, 93
JONESBORO - Violet Inez Tyler Holland, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Burial is at Jonesboro Cemetery, Jonesboro.
Katherine Cecil Johnson, 81
SICILY ISLAND - Katherine Cecil Husbands Johnson, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Wallace Ridge Pentecostal Church, Jonesville. Burial is at Heard's Cemetery, Manifest, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.
Terrell G. Kincaid Sr., 83
Terrell G. Kincaid, Sr. of West Monroe, a real estate investor, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until time of services today at the funeral home.
Woodrow Lewis, 82
TALLULAH - Woodrow Lewis, a farmer, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Pizarro Prather, 66
FERRIDAY - Pizarro Prather, an International Paper Co. employee, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Ethel E. Purdy, 79
Ethel E. Purdy of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Gravesides services are 1 p.m. today at Old Calhoun City Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9-11 a.m. today at the funeral home.
Clifton W. Sorey, 97
RAYVILLE - Clifton W. Sorey, a retired contractor/ lumber supply company owner, died Sunday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at First Assembly of God Church in Rayville. Burial is at the Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Rayville. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until service time at the church.
Kevin Talley, 30
HOUSTON - Kevin Talley, a chemical plant employee, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
James S. 'Buster' Taunton, 80
James S. "Buster" Taunton, a retired pipe liner, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.
Clem Toston, 93
Clem Toston, a retired principal, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.
Yancy White, 71
Yancy White of Monroe, a laborer, died February 18. The funeral is 11 a.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.
Joyce 'Nell' Williams, 57
Joyce "Nell" Williams of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Memorial Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hebert Methodist Church, Hebert. Internment is at the church cemetery. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane in Monroe.


Wednesday, February 24, 1999
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
Butler, Florean: 11:30 a.m. today, Hasley Pavilion, West Monroe
Goldsby, Versie Beatrice: 11 a.m. today, Antioch Christian Church, Truxno
Harris, Beatrice: 1 p.m. Sunday, Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Hayes, Mildred Conrad: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville
Pettis, Verna M: 2 p.m. today, First Assembly of God, Bastrop
White, Yancy: 11 a.m. Thursday, Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Williams, Joyce "Nell": 2 p.m. today, Hebert Methodist Church, Hebert
Zelma May Neal Baker, 93
GOLDONNA - Zelma May Neal Baker, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until time of services today at the funeral home. Burial is at the Goldonna Cemetery, Goldonna.
Vera Cook Brown, 85
GRAYSON - Vera Cook Brown, a retired schoolteacher, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Andrew Jackson 'A.J.' Charrier, 76
CALHOUN - Andrew Jackson 'A.J.' Charrier, a retired truck driver, died Monday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at First Baptist Church, Calhoun. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Danny 'Boone' Coldiron, 39
JONESVILLE - Danny "Boone" Coldiron, an oil field worker, died Monday. A private funeral service will be today under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.
Martha Fitzgerald, 98
TALLULAH - Martha Fitzgerald, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Zion Flower Baptist Church in Tallulah. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
General Gix III, 45
General Gix III of Monroe, a mechanic, died Friday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Thursday at Antioch Baptist Church in Monroe. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. today at the church. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Bobby Carroll Keene, 59
Bobby Carroll Keene of Monroe, a retired maintenance director, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro.
Nannie Lou Kenner, 79
WISNER - Nannie Lou Kenner, a retired schoolteacher, died Monday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Holly Grove Baptist Church, near Wisner. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Woodrow Lewis, 82
TALLULAH - Woodrow Lewis, a farmer, died Saturday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at First Kingdom Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Marlon Dale Mikesell, 43
PLAIN DEALING - Marlon Dale Mikesell, a motorcycle mechanic, died on an undetermined date. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. fished out of a river in Shreveport-don't know when or how he died-it's under investigation
Charles 'Chuck' D. Millien, 48
Charles 'Chuck' D. Millien of West Monroe died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Eunice Nealy, 87
FARMERVILLE - Eunice Nealy, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
P.C. Prather, 66
FERRIDAY - P.C. Prather, a retired International Paper Co. employee, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Thursday at Young's Funeral Home chapel in Ferriday. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton.
G.H. Smith, 51
URANIA - G.H. Smith, a log truck driver, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Olla. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until time of services today at the funeral home. Burial is at Urania Cemetery, Urania.
Doris Blalock Spears, 79
Doris Blalock Spears of West Monroe, a retired Riverwood employee, died Tuesday. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.
Kevin Talley, 30
RAYVILLE - Kevin Talley, a chemical plant worker, died Saturday. The funeral is noon Saturday at the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial is at Jones Chapel Cemetery, Girod, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
James S. 'Buster' Taunton, 80
James S. Buster" Taunton of Monroe, a retired pipe liner, died Monday. The funeral is noon today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.
Clem Toston, 94
Clem Toston of Monroe, a retired principal and school board member, died Saturday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Thursday at the New Tabernacle Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Cemetery Vault, Monroe.


Thursday, February 25, 1999
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
Lane.
Previously announced
Fitzgerald, Martha : 2 p.m. Saturday, Zion Flower Baptist church, Tallulah
Gix, General III: 11 a.m. today, Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe
Harris, Beatrice: 1 p.m. Sunday, Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Lewis, Woodrow: 1 p.m. Saturday, First Kingdom Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Mikesell, Marion Dale: 2 p.m. today, Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop
Prather, P.C.: 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday
Spears, Doris Blalock: 2 p.m. today, Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun
Talley, Kevin: noon Saturday, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville
Toston, Clem: 1 p.m. today, New Tabernacle Baptist Church, Monroe
White, Yancey: 11 a.m. today, Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Roy "Big Daddy" Anderson, 76
HOLLISTER, Miss. - Roy "Big Daddy" Anderson formerly of Monroe, an automobile dealer and cattleman and WWII veteran, died Wednesday. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn's Funeral Home in Monroe. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Edna Inez Beckwith, 88
CROWVILLE - Edna Inez Beckwith, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is noon Friday at the Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville. Burial is at the church cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. today and a wake is 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.
Otto Benny Cash, 88
Otto Benny Cash of Monroe, a mail carrier, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church in West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until noon today at the funeral home.
Detinee Da'Asia Clark, infant
Detinee Da'Asia Clark, daughter of Keisha L. Doyle and Daren Clark of Monroe, died Saturday. Graveside services are 9 a.m. Friday at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Johnny Dennis, 64
OAKLAND, Calif. - Johnny Dennis formerly of Monroe, a retired laundry worker, died February 20. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Faith United Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel in Monroe.
Dorothy Anne "Dot" Hines, 73
RUSTON - Dorothy Anne "Dot" Hines, a retired supervisor of teachers at LA Tech Laboratories School, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral home chapel in Ruston. Burial is at Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Odis Warren Jackson, 70
Odis Warren Jackson of Monroe, a retired correctional officer, died Feb. 20. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Allen Chapel in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Virginia Stroud Jones, 85
ANSLEY - Virginia Stroud Jones, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at Ansley Cemetery, Ansley, under the direction of Edmond's Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Mae Dee Lacey, 82
Mae Dee Lacey of Monroe, a teacher, died Feb. 18. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Bloomingshade Baptist Church in Kilbourne. Burial is at the church cemetery. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home chapel in Monroe.
"Lil Slugger" Meeks, infant
ROCKY BRANCH - "Lil Slugger" Meeks, infant son of Kevin and Dawn Meeks, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday at Crossroads Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Glynece Byargon Randall, 60
Glynece Byargon Randall, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial is at the Natchez City Cemetery, Natchez. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Harold Ray Smith, 65
Harold Ray Smith, owner of Smith Exterminating Co., died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick's Chapel on Lamy Lane, Monroe. Burial is at Smith Cemetery, Pioneer.
August A. Thomas, 76
August A. Thomas of West Monroe, owner/operator Café, died Tuesday. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. A Memorial Service is 10 a.m. today at funeral home chapel.
Dorothy L. Williams, 73
CHATHAM - Dorothy L. Williams, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Roselawn Cemetery in Calhoun under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Visitation is 9-10:30 a.m. today at the funeral home.
Ronie Womack, 90
OAK GROVE - Ronie Womack, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at Corbin Ferry Baptist Church in Forest. Burial is at Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until service time Friday at the church.
Herbert Young, 83
Herbert Young of West Monroe, a retired Ouachita School Board maintenance man, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. at Feazel Chapel of the First Baptist Church in West Monroe. Burial is at Zoar Cemetery near Chatham under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.


Friday, February 26, 1999
Deaths
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:
Anderson, Roy "Big Daddy": 10 a.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road
Beckwith, Edna Inez: noon Friday, Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville
Clark, Detinee Da'Asia: 9 a.m. today, Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe
Fitzgerald, Martha: 2 p.m. Saturday, Zion Flower Baptist church, Tallulah
Harris, Beatrice: 1 p.m. Sunday, Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Hines, Dorothy Anne "Dot": 10 a.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston
Jackson, Odis Warren: 11 a.m. Saturday, Allen Chapel, Monroe
Jones, Virginia Stroud: 10 a.m. today, Ansley Cemetery, Ansley
Lacey, Mae Dee: 2 p.m. Saturday, Bloomingshade Baptist Church, Kilbourne
Lewis, Woodrow: 1 p.m. Saturday, First Kingdom Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Meeks, "Lil Slugger": 2 p.m. today, Crossroads Cemetery,
Randall, Glynece Byargon: 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday
Talley, Kevin: noon Saturday, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville
Bertha Aarons, 91
MONTGOMERY - Bertha Aarons, a homemaker, died Feb. 20. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Winnfield Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Burial is at Greenville Baptist Church Cemetery, Clarence, under the direction of Winnfield Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Eugene Edward Armstrong, 99
Eugene Edward Armstrong of West Monroe, a farmer, died Thursday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Rocky Branch Cemetery, Rocky Branch.
Freddie Mae Bradley, 53
JONESBORO - Freddie Mae Bradley, a Bienville High School cook, died Feb. 20. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Springhill Baptist Church, Ruston. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home, Inc., Ruston. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at the church.
William S. "Sam" Brunson, 70
William S. "Sam" Brunson, a retired Ouachita Parish Deputy, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe.
Zhang Chen, 76
Zhang Chen of West Monroe, a business officer for a construction company, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral in West Monroe.
Johnny Dennis, 64
OAKLAND, Calif. - Johnny Dennis formerly of Monroe, a retired laundry worker, died Feb. 20. The funeral is 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Faith United Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel.
Bernard Green, 42
WINNFIELD - Bernard Green, a sawmill employee, died Feb. 17. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Winnfield Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Burial is at the Winnfield Cemetery, Winnfield. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Thelma R. Greer, 80
BASTROP - Thelma R. Greer, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home chapel in Bastrop. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home.
Viloney Griffith, 100
Viloney Griffith of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Jerusalem Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Abbie "Holly" Hollis, 78
Abbie "Holly" Hollis of West Monroe, a retired seamstress, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Apostolic Tabernacle Church near Winnsboro. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is until time of service today at the church.
Grady Wayne Hudson, 54
Grady Wayne Hudson of Monroe, a sales representative, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.
Eva McGuire McDonald, 77
CHATHAM - Eva McGuire McDonald, a homemaker, died Feb. 19. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church, Chatham. Burial is at the church cemetery. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at King Funeral Home in Ruston.
Charles Edward McManus, 66
HOLLY RIDGE - Charles Edward McManus, a farmer, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Archibald Church of Christ in Archibald. Burial is at Faith Memorial Park Cemetery, Delhi, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Rayville. Visitation is 8-11 a.m. today at the funeral home and from noon to time of services today at the church.
Charles "Chuck" D. Millien, 48
DOWNSVILLE - Charles "Chuck" D. Millien, a veteran, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Riverview Cemetery in Monroe under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe.
Pauline Josephine Riser, 84
WINNSBORO - Pauline Josephine Riser, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral home chapel in Winnsboro. Burial is at the Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville.
Luther W. Roberts, 71
EPPS - Luther W. Roberts, a retired truck driver, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at the new Hope Baptist Church in Monticello. Burial is at the church cemetery. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home in Delhi.
Katie Mae Rowe, 88
JONESBORO - Katie Mae Rowe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial is at Garden of Memories, Jonesboro.
John Tellis, 44
John Tellis of Monroe, a postal worker, died Feb. 18. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel in Monroe.
Lallage Feazel Wall, 85
Lallage Feazel Wall of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at Feazel Chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Butler B. Wallace Sr., 77
FARMERVILLE - Butler B. Wallace Sr., a truck driver, died Monday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Farmerville. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Ronie Womack, 90
OAK GROVE - Ronie Womack, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 19 a.m. today at Corbin Ferry Church, Forest. Burial is at Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Phyllis Jo Woods, 35
Phyllis Jo Woods of Monroe, a teacher, died Feb. 19. The funeral is 3 p.m. Saturday at Solomon Temple Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Herbert Young, 83
Herbert Young of West Monroe, a retired Ouachita School Board maintenance man, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church, Feazel Chapel, in West Monroe. Burial is at Zoar Cemetery near Chatham under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.


Saturday, February 27, 1999
Deaths
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:
Aarons, Bertha: 11 a.m. today, Winnfield Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield
Bradley, Freddie Mae: 2 p.m. today, Springhill Baptist Church, Ruston
Dennis, Johnny: 1:30 p.m. today, Faith United Baptist Church, Monroe
Fitzgerald, Martha: 2 p.m. today, Zion Flower Baptist Church, Tallulah
Green, Bernard: 2 p.m. today, Winnfield Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield
Greer, Thelma R.: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop
Griffith, Viloney: 11 a.m. today, Jerusalem Cemetery, Calhoun
Harris, Beatrice: 1 p.m. Sunday, Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Hines, Dorothy Anne "Dot": 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston
Jackson, Odis Warren: 11 a.m. today, Allen Chapel, Monroe
Lacey, Mae Dee: 2 p.m. today, Kilbourne Bloominshade Baptist Church, Kilbourne
Lewis, Woodrow: 1 p.m. today, First Kingdom Baptist Church, Tallulah
McDonald, Eva McGuire: 11 a.m. today, Mt. Hebron Baptist Church, Chatham
Roberts, Luther W.: 2 p.m. today, New Hope Baptist Church, Monticello
Talley, Kevin: noon today, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville
Tellis, John: 11 a.m. today, Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Wall, Lallage Feazel: 10 a.m. Monday, Feazel Chapel, West Monroe
Wallace, Butler B. Sr.: 1 p.m. today, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville
Roy "Bid Daddy" Anderson, 76
Roy "Big Daddy" Anderson, an automobile dealer/cattleman, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.
Edith Faye Bozeman, 59
WINNSBORO - Edith Faye Bozeman, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home.
Isabell Burns, 91
TALLULAH - Isabell Burns, a funeral director, died Tuesday. The funeral is noon Monday at New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the church.
J.C. Daniels III, 21
WATERPROOF - J.C. Daniels III, a construction worker, died Feb. 11. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Myrtle Grove Baptist Church in Waterproof. Burial is at the Cypress Grove Cemetery, Waterproof, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Janette Faye Davis, 58
SALINE - Janette Faye Davis, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Magnolia Baptist Church, Saline. Burial is at Magnolia Cemetery, Saline, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 8-10 a.m. today at the funeral home and from 11 a.m. until time of service at the church.
Martha Fitzgerald, 98
TALLULAH - Martha Fitzgerald, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Zion Flower Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah, under direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Louise Ganey, 78
Louise Ganey, a beautician, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Hixson Bros., Inc. chapel in Jena. Burial is at Belah Cemetery in Trout.
Viloney Griffith, 100
Viloney Griffith of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home of Monroe.
Beatrice Harris, 82
Beatrice Harris of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Sunday at Tennant Funeral Home in Monroe. Burial is at the Powell Street Extension Cemetery in Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
James F. Lee, 82
James F. Lee, a retired ATF agent, died Friday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel on Lamy Lane. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery, Pineville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Ashley "Jack" Meador, 90
Ashley "Jack" Meador, a retired custodian, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel in Columbia. Burial is at the Bethany Cemetery in Hebert. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until time of service today at the funeral home.
Wilma Acree Pardue, 68
ROCKY BRANCH - Wilma Acree Pardue, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Sunday at the Rocky Branch Church of Christ. Burial is at the Rocky Branch Cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church.
Bertha Pearson, 90
SICILY ISLAND - Bertha Pearson, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Pine Hill Baptists Church near Sicily Island. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Dorothy Mae Thornton, 66
TALLULAH - Dorothy Mae Thornton, a homemaker died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.
Wiley Franklin Wheeler Jr., 54
Wiley Franklin Wheeler Jr. of West Monroe, a construction painter, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in West Monroe. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral home, West Monroe.
Franklin D. White, 58
TALLULAH - Franklin D. White, a laborer, died Feb. 18. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at New Light Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is at New Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah, under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Lake Providence.
William Herbert Young, 83
William Herbert Young of West Monroe, a retired painter for the Ouachita Parish School Board, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Feazel Chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Zoar Cemetery, Chatham, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe
Ollie Ann Womack, 72
Ollie Ann Womack, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe.


Sunday, February 28, 1999
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
Burns, Isabell: noon Monday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah
Harris, Beatrice: 1 p.m. today, Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Lee, James F.: 10 a.m. Monday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel on Lamy Lane, Monroe
Pardue, Wilma Acree: 1 p.m. today, Rocky Branch Church of Christ, Rocky Branch
Wall, Lallage Feazel: 10 a.m. Monday, Feazel Chapel, West Monroe
Zhang Chen, 76
Zhang Chen of West Monroe, a retired business officer, died Wednesday. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.
Rayanna Morgan Hodge, infant
WINNSBORO - Rayanna Morgan Hodge, the infant daughter of Hugh and Sandy Hodge, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Turkey Creek Baptist Church, near Gilbert. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Grady Wayne Hudson, 54
Grady Wayne Hudson of Monroe, a retired transmission salesman, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
J.B. Hughes, 85
BASTROP - J.B. Hughes, a retired International Paper Company employee, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at First Assembly of God, Bastrop. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial will be at Carter Cemetery, Bastrop.
Beth Isaac, 60
GEORGETOWN - Beth Isaac, a secretary, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Georgetown Baptist Church, Georgetown. Burial will at Georgetown Cemetery, Georgetown, under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Jena.
Birdies Merritt, 86
HOMER - Birdies Merritt, a retired mechanic, died Feb. 19. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Homer. Burial will be at Merritt Cemetery, Homer, under the direction of King's Funeral Home, Homer.
E.L. Womack, 72
E.L. Womack of West Monroe, a Hixson Autoplex employee, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
Ollie Ann Womack, 72
Ollie Ann Womack of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
Robert 'Bob' Young, 62
Robert 'Bob' Young of West Monroe, a tire salesman at Webco, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

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