Obituaries - June 1999

Listings from The News-Star in Monroe, Louisiana

Contributed by SueLynn Sandifer

June 1, 1999, Tuesday
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
Davis, Rev. Sherman: 1 p.m. today, Martin Temple CME, Monroe.
Leggett, Joseph Wayne: 3 p.m. today, Bookside Funeral Home, Houston.
Maxwell, Iva Johnson: 2 p.m. today, New Hope Church of God, Darnell.
Thames, Zelma: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Delhi.
Elizabeth Armstrong, 87
DELHI - Elizabeth Armstrong, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi.
Lou Mae Burch, 90
Lou Mae Burch of Monroe, a schoolteacher, died Sunday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. today at Memorial Park Mausoleum chapel, Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the mausoleum. Entombment is at the mausoleum, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Moody J. Knobloch, 68
MONTICELLO, Ark. - Moody J. Knobloch, a retired electrician at St. Regis Paper Co., died Saturday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Monticello Baptist Church, Monticello, Miss. Graveside services are at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Union Ridge Cemetery, Monticello, Ark., under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home, Monticello, Miss.
Note: all this is true; his funeral service is in monticello, miss. his graveside service is the next day in monticello, ark.. Strange but true. -mjl
Jessica Lois Murphy, 82
Jessica Lois Murphy of West Monroe, a certified professional secretary, died Monday. The funeral is at 3 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. to noon today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe, and from 2 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Hance M. Norris Sr., 86
RAYVILLE - Hance M. Norris Sr., a retired farmer, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.
Alex Washington, 80
EXTENSION - Alex Washington, a farmer, died Thursday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. today at Locust Hill Baptist Church, Extension. Burial is at Daughters of Zion Cemetery, Extension, under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.


June 2, 1999, Wednesday
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
Armstrong, Elizabeth: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi.
Una Mae Anders, 85
COTTON VALLEY - Una Mae Anders, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial is at Gayla Traina Cemetery, Jonesboro.
Sandra Bluford, 26
Sandra Bluford of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at the Monroe City Cemetery, Monroe.
Bessie Lea Long Boyd, 96
WINNFIELD - Bessie lea Long Boyd, a retired bookkeeper, died Monday. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. today at the Winnfield City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Homes, Inc., Winnfield.
Marshall Douglas Bowman, 73
OAK GROVE - Marshall Douglas Bowman, a pipeliner, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Hill Baptist Church near Oak Grove. Burial is at Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home Inc., Oak Grove.
Nelta Jean Calhoun, 64
Nelta Jean Calhoun of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home.
Essie Cann, 68
Essie Cann of West Monroe, a custodian, died May 29. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.
Jacob Matthew Crowell, 19disabled
Jacob Matthew Crowell of Monroe died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.
Beth Elaine Erskins, 49
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - Beth Elaine Erskins, a Registered Nurse, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Thursday at the Bethlehem Baptist Church in Calvin. Burial is at the Bethlehem Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home and from 9 a.m. until service time Thursday at the church.
Melvin Fuller, 32
Melvin Fuller of Monroe, a physical therapist, died May 29. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at New Light Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Garden, Monroe, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home of Monroe.
Willie Gibson, 88
PIONEER - Willie Gibson, a retired farmer, died May 28. The funeral is 1 p.m. Thursday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Pioneer. Burial is at Jones Cemetery in Pioneer under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home of Oak Grove.
Tempia Hawkins, 96
MER ROUGE - Tempia Hawkins, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Abigail Johnson, 41
Abigail Johnson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is noon Thursday at Smith Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at Powell Street Cemetery in Monroe. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home in Monroe.
Estelle Davis Johnson, 70
HOUSTON - Estelle Davis Johnson formerly of Swartz, a business owner, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.
Charles Jordon, 55
KELLY - Charles Jordon, a logger, died Saturday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Friday at St. Bethel Baptist Church in Kelly. Burial is at St. Joe St. Bethel Cemetery in Kelly under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Samuel Ray Kelly, 49
OAKLAND, Calif. - Samuel Ray Kelly, a construction worker, died May 28. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Hance M. Norris, Sr., 86
RAYVILLE - Hance M. Norris Sr., a retired farmer, died Monday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today at Ogden Cemetery, Winnsboro, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.
Willie Reeds, 93
Willie Reed of Monroe, a painter, died May 30. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Gladys Marie Robbins, 57
JENA - Gladys Marie Robbins, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Thursday at Bellevue Baptist Church in Jena. Burial is at Woodland Cemetery in Jena under the direction of Hixson Bros. Inc. of Jena.
Eurma M. Smith, 81
Bernice- Eurma M. Smith, a retired sales clerk, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston.

Lee Smith, Jr., 64
Lee Smith, Jr., of Monroe, an administrator, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home of Monroe.
Verdel Hayden Walker, 86
Verdel Hayden Walker of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Calhoun under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe. Visitation is from 1:30 to 2:30 today at the funeral home.
Elvie Nunn Ware, 94
QUITMAN - Elvie Nunn Ware, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at the Highway Chapel Church of God, Quitman. Burial is at Antioch Cemetery, Quitman, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Hartwell 'Buddy' White, 65
FERRIDAY - Hartwell "Buddy" White, a farmer, died Monday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Thursday at Young's Funeral home chapel in Ferriday. Burial is at the white Family Cemetery in Jonesville. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Tarmirra Williams, 23
BASTROP - Tarmirra Williams, a homemaker, died May 27. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at the New Jerusalem No. 2 Baptist Church in Bastrop. Burial is at Trousel Hill Cemetery, Collinston, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Donald Ray Woods, 32
Donald Ray Woods of Monroe, a maintenance man, died May 27. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.


June 3, 1999, Thursday
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
Erskins, Beth Elaine: 10 a.m. today, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Calvin
Fuller, Melvin: 2 p.m. Saturday, New Light Baptist Church, Monroe
Johnson, Abigail: noon today, Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Jordon, Charles: 1 p.m. Friday, St. Bethel Baptist Church, Kelly
Robbins, Gladys Marie: 1 p.m. today, Bellevue Baptist Church, Jena
White, Hartwell "Buddy": 1 p.m. today, Young's Funeral home chapel, Ferriday
Williams, Tarmirra: 2 p.m. Friday, New Jerusalem No. 2 Baptist Church, Bastrop
Sandra Bluford, 26
Sandra Bluford of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Saturday at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Monroe City Cemetery, Monroe.
Hazel Jesse East, 84
WINNSBORO - Hazel Jesse East, a homemaker, formerly of West Monroe, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Nellie Miles Hamilton, 84
TULLOS - Nellie Miles Hamilton, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 3:30 p.m. today at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home chapel, Jena. Burial is at Pine Hill Cemetery, Olla.
Leroy Hardy, 50
RAYVILLE - Leroy Hardy, a farm worker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are at 3 p.m. today at Stevenson Cemetery, near Rayville. Visitation is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn's Funeral Home chapel, Rayville.
Dorene McConathy, 66
ROUND ROCK, Texas - Dorene McConathy, a retired nurse and homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Zion Cemetery, Georgetown.
Emery Wydell McKenzie, 91
MONTEREY - Emery Wydell McKenzie, a retired nurse and homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are at 11 a.m. Friday at Forest Cemetery, Forest. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield.
Ola Mae Medaries, 73
FERRIDAY - Ola Mae Medaries, a retired cashier, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial is at Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery.
Virginia Russo Miletello, 67
Virginia Russo Miletello of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Entombment is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe.
Cleo Lewis Morris, 81
RUSTON - Cleo Lewis Morris, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Saturday at Zion Traveler Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-4:45 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial is at the church cemetery.
Ethel Reardon Oglethorpe, 84
JONESVILLE - Ethel Reardon Oglethorpe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Friday at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Jonesville. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until service time Friday at the funeral home. Burial is at Jena City Cemetery, Jena.
Angela Paul, 40
Angela Paul of Monroe, a restaurant cashier, died Sunday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Macedonia Church Cemetery, Choudrant.
Audett Price, 89
Audett Price of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Thomas Earl "Bill" Robinson, 39
LITHONIA, Ga. - Thomas Earl "Bill" Robinson, a meter installer, formerly of Monroe, died Sunday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Saturday at Abundant Life Church, Lithonia, Ga. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at W.D. Lemons and Sons Funeral Home, McDonough, Ga.
Eurma Mae Smith, 81
RUSTON - Eurma Mae Smith, a retired sales clerk, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Shiloh Cemetery, Bernice.
B.L. St. John Jr., 86
BERNICE - B.L. St. John Jr., a retired TV and radio repairman, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Bernice. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial is at Pisgah Cemetery, Bernice, under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Donald Ray Woods, 32
Donald Ray Woods of West Monroe, a custodian, died Friday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Friday at New Daughters of Zion Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Powell Street Cemetery, Monroe.


June 4, 1999, Friday
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:
Fuller, Melvin: 2 p.m. Saturday, New Light Baptist Church, Monroe
Jordon, Charles: 1 p.m. today, St. Bethel Baptist Church, Kelly
Williams, Tarmirra: 2 p.m. today, New Jerusalem No. 2 Baptist Church, Bastrop
Bluford, Sandra: 2 p.m. Saturday at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe.
McKenzie, Emery Wydell: 11 a.m. today, Forest Cemetery, Forest.
Morris, Cleo Lewis: 2 p.m. Saturday at Zion Traveler Baptist Church.
Oglethorpe, Ethel Reardon: 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home chapel, Jonesville.
Paul, Angela: 11 a.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Robinson, Thomas Earl "Bill": 1 p.m. Saturday at Abundant Life Church, Lithonia, Ga.
St. John, B.L. Jr.: 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Bernice.
Woods, Donald Ray: 1 p.m. today, New Daughters of Zion Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Thomas H. Alexander, 48
Thomas H. Alexander of West Monroe, a Riverwood International employee, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Ceola Briggs, 57
WINNFIELD - Ceola Briggs, a Veneer plant employee, died Sunday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Ground Church of God in Christ, Winnfield. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today and 8:30-10 a.m. Saturday at Winnfield Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Burial is at Winnfield Cemetery, Winnfield.
David Bullock, 74
David Bullock of Monroe, a mechanic, died Monday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Saturday at Ludden Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.
Essie Cann, 68
Essie Cann of West Monroe, a retired custodian, died Saturday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Choudrant. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.
Lillian L. Cranford, 90
BERNICE - Lillian L. Cranford, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Beulah Cemetery, near Calhoun.
Jacob Matthew Crowell, 19
Jacob Matthew Crowell of Monroe died Tuesday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
This guy was disabled so no occupation/mjl
Peggy Raye West DeBlieux, 58
BASTROP - Peggy Raye West DeBlieux, a secretary at Shelter Insurance Company, died Thursday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Saturday at Gethsemane Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until service time Saturday at the church. Burial is at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Hazel Jesse East, 84
WINNSBORO - Hazel Jesse East, a homemaker, formerly of West Monroe, died Wednesday. Graveside services are at 2 p.m. today at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until noon at the funeral home.
Maudie P. Fant, 90
Maudie P. Fant of West Monroe, a retired licensed practical nurse, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
Maggie Mae Gibbons, 72
Maggie Mae Gibbons of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Saturday at Friendship Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.
Margaret Elizabeth Vest Matthews, 68
WATERPROOF - Margaret Elizabeth Vest Matthews, a teacher's aide for the Tensas Parish School System, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Saturday at Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island.
Christeen McMullen, 70
RUSTON - Christeen McMullen, a retired homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are at 3 p.m. Saturday at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is from 10 a.m. to noon today at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Audett Price, 89
Audett Price of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Mae Warren Redden, 95
Mae Warren Redden of West Monroe, a retired dietician, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 10:30 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel on Lamy Lane, Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Willie Reed, 93
Willie Reed of Monroe, a retired painter, died Sunday. The funeral is at 3 p.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.
Charlie D. Staten, 56
Charlie D. Staten of Monroe, a laborer, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Saturday at Peter Rock Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

June 5, 1999, Saturday
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:
Bluford, Sandra: 2 p.m. today, Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe.
Briggs, Ceola: 11 a.m. today, Holy Ground Church of God in Christ, Winnfield.
Bullock, David: 2 p.m. today at Ludden Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe.
Cann, Essie: 11 a.m. today at Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Choudrant.
Cranford, Lillian L.: 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville.
DeBlieux, Peggy Raye West: 2 p.m. today at Gethsemane Baptist Church, Bastrop
Fant, Maudie P.: 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.
Fuller, Melvin: 2 p.m. today, New Light Baptist Church, Monroe
Gibbons, Maggie Mae: 2 p.m. today at Friendship Baptist Church, Monroe
Matthews, Margaret Elizabeth Vest: 2 p.m. today at Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday.
McMullen, Christeen: 3 p.m. today at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.
Morris, Cleo Lewis: 2 p.m. today, Zion Traveler Baptist Church.
Paul, Angela: 11 a.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Reed, Willie: 3 p.m. today, St. John Baptist Church, Monroe.
Robinson, Thomas Earl "Bill": 1 p.m. today, Abundant Life Church, Lithonia, Ga.
St. John, B.L. Jr.: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Bernice.
Staten, Charlie D.: 1 p.m. today, Peter Rock Baptist Church, Monroe.
Woodward, Willie Arnold: 2 p.m. today, Peter Rock Baptist Church, Monroe.
Mildred Jones Brown, 67
HOUSTON, Texas - Mildred Jones Brown, a homemaker formerly of Oak Grove, died Tuesday. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Terry, La. Visitation will be 1-6 p.m. Saturday at Brannum Funeral Home in Oak Grove. Burial will be at the church cemetery in Terry.
Lorena Farmer Johnston, 85
BATON ROUGE - Lorena Farmer Johnston formerly of Ruston, a retired teacher, died Friday. The funeral is 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in Ruston. Burial is at New Hope Cemetery in Choudrant. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Samuel Ray Kelly, 49
OAKLAND - Samuel Ray Kelly, a construction worker, died May 28. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at St. Paul Baptist Church in Girard. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
John J. McKeithen, 81
COLUMBIA - John J. McKeithen, former Louisiana Governor, died Friday. The funeral is 4 p.m. Sunday at the First United Methodist Church, Columbia. Burial is at Hogan Plantation in Columbia under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. Visitation is from 1-5 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at his home, Hogan Plantation in Columbia.
James Madison Tullis, 73
BASTROP - James Madison Tullis, a retired International Paper Co. employee, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home chapel in Bastrop. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery in Bastrop under the direction of Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop.


June 6, 1999, Sunday
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
Brown, Mildred Jones: 2 p.m. today, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Terry
Johnston, Lorena Farmer: 2:30 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston
McKeithen, John J.: 4 p.m. today, First United Methodist Church, Columbia
Tullis, James Madison: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop
Thomas Herbert 'T-Dog' Alexander, 48
Thomas Herbert 'T-Dog' Alexander of West Monroe, a Riverwood International employee, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, West Monroe.
James Victor Allen, 82
DOWNSVILLE - James Victor Allen, a retired logging industry employee, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, Downsville. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Mose Dumas, 78
FARMERVILLE - Mose Dumas, a retired truck driver, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Monday at Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Enterprise Cemetery, near Farmerville.
Note: His name is actually Mose, NOT Moses. -mjl
Hazel Ellis McCoy, 84
Hazel Ellis McCoy of Monroe, a retired licensed practical nurse, died Friday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.
Ola Smith McManus, 94
HOLLY RIDGE - Ola Smith McManus, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Monday at Dunn Church of God, Dunn. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial is at Faith Memorial Park Cemetery, near Delhi.
Huey P. Sears, 70
BASTROP - Huey P. Sears, a retired salesman, died Saturday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Bonita Road Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Rickie L. Silmon Sr., 50
DOWNSVILLE - Rickie L. Silmon Sr., a retired policeman, died Friday. The funeral is at 4:30 p.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Burial is at Sardis Cemetery, Farmerville.

June 7, 1999, Monday
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
Dumas, Mose: 2 p.m. today, Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville.
McCoy, Hazel Ellis: 1 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, Monroe.
McManus, Ola Smith: 11 a.m. today, Dunn Church of God, Dunn
Viola Simpson Denny, 79
SHREVEPORT - Viola Simpson Denny, a homemaker, formerly of New Era, died Saturday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at New Era Baptist Church, New Era. Visitation is until service time at the church. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Elmer E. Erwin, 63
Elmer E. Erwin of Monroe, the retired owner/operator of Green's TV Service, died Saturday. The funeral is at 5 p.m. today at Lakeshore Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Blythe Creek Cemetery, Mathiston, Miss.
Joan Fletcher, 56
WINNSBORO - Joan Fletcher, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 3 p.m. today at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Coax Cemetery, Winnsboro.
Sam Lewis, 80
LOS ANGELES - Sam Lewis, a retired cook, formerly of Monroe, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Geneva Lindsy, 62
Geneva Lindsy of West Monroe, a retired saw mill worker, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.
Della Evelyn Tatum, 51
COLUMBIA - Della Evelyn Tatum, a custodian, died Thursday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. today at Brownsville Baptist Church, Columbia. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.


June 8, 1999, Tuesday
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
Erwin, Elmer E.: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Blythe Creek Cemetery, Mathiston, Miss.
Lindsy, Geneva: 1 p.m. today Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
McCoy, Hazel Ellis: 1 p.m. today First Baptist Church, Monroe.
Donald Barnes, 71 disabled
Donald Barnes of Monroe died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe.
O.C. Chaffould, 64
O.C. Chaffould, a glass cutter, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.

Joe Presley Clark, 88
OAK GROVE - Joe Presley Clark, a farmer, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Pioneer Assembly of God, Pioneer. Burial is at the Red Wing Cemetery in Oak Grove under the direction of Cox Funeral Home Inc., Oak Grove.
Robert Wilford Cobb, 28
DENHAM SPRINGS - Robert Wilford Cobb, an attorney, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Habenhorst Funeral Home East chapel on Florida Boulevard in Baton Rouge. Burial is at Greenoaks -Memorial Park. Visitation is after 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Don Roger Deas, 54disabled
Don Roger Deas of West Monroe died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Cypress Baptist Church Cemetery in West Monroe.
Annie Bell Elliott, 73
Annie Bell Elliott, a homemaker, died June 2. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.
Ben Gray, 76
ST. JOSEPH - Ben Gray, a construction worker, died June 3. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Janice Eileen Hankins, 37
TEMPLE, Texas - Janice Eileen Hankins, a beautician, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home Inc. chapel in Oak grove. Burial is at the Oak grove Cemetery in Oak Grove.
Donald Ray Herron, 58
START - Donald Ray Herron, a heavy equipment operator, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Brown Holley Funeral Home chapel in Rayville. Burial is at Bethel Cemetery in Holly Ridge. Visitation is from 5-9 today and from 8 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the funeral home.
Mattie Leopold, 76
MER ROUGE - Mattie Leopold, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
W. Claude Pulley, 85
WINNFIELD - W. Claude Pulley, retired vice president of Pillow Tex of Dallas, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Southern Funeral Home chapel in Winnfield. Burial is at the garden of Memories Cemetery in Winnfield. Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the funeral home.
Frankie H. Randall, 79
Frankie H. Randall of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Legion Memorial Cemetery in Newellton under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Richard Allen Tompkins, 80
Richard Allen Tompkins of Monroe, an union Steam Fitter, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe.
Sherman Watkins, 50
RAYVILLE - Sherman Watkins, a farmer, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.


June 9, 1999, Wednesday
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
Cobb, Robert Wilford: 10 a.m. today, Rabenhorst Funeral Home East chapel, Baton Rouge
Erwin, Elmer E.: 11 a.m. today, Blythe Creek Cemetery, Mathiston, Miss
Herron, Donald Ray: 10 a.m. today, Brown Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville
Pulley, W. Claude: 11 a.m. today, Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield
George Alexander, Jr., 73
TALLULAH - George Alexander, Jr., a laborer, died June 2. The funeral is 1 p.m. Thursday at Pleasant Grove #2 Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery in Tallulah under the direction of Harris Funeral Home of Lake Providence.
Donald Barnes, 71
Donald Barnes of Monroe died Friday. The funeral is . Burial is at .
H.O. Boudreaux, 83
H.O. Boudreaux, a retired REA Railroad Express employee, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at St. Paschal's Catholic Church Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Opal Bridwell, 81
Opal Bridwell, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at Siloam Springs Church in Wyatt. Burial is at Siloam Springs Cemetery, Wyatt, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation begins at 4 p.m. today until time of services Thursday at the church.
O.C. Chaffold, 67
O.C. Chaffold of Monroe, a glass cutter, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at smith Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Garden in Monroe. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home in Monroe.
Annie Bell Elliott, 73
Annie Bell Elliott, a homemaker, died June 2. The funeral is . Burial is at
Ben Gray, 76
ST. JOSEPH - Ben Gray, a construction worker, died June 3. The funeral is 1 p.. Thursday at St. John Baptist Church in St. Joseph. Burial is at Panola Cemetery in St. Joseph under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Edward Grice, 83
DODSON - Edward Grice, a retired service station owner and WWII Veteran, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Thursday at Southern Funeral Home chapel in Winnfield. Burial is at Zion Hill Cemetery in Tannehill. Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until service time Thursday at the funeral home.
Mattie Leopold, 76
MER ROUGE - Mattie Leopold, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Cherry Hill #2 Missionary Baptist Church in Mer Rouge. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Malvenia Mills Russell, 78
LONGVIEW, Texas - Malvenia Mills Russell formerly of Bastrop, a retired People's Water Service employee, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home chapel in Bastrop. Burial is at Christ Church Cemetery in Bastrop under the direction of Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
John R. Sullivan, 58
RUSTON - John R. Sullivan, a city of Ruston employee, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in Ruston. Burial is at Pines Memorial Cemetery in Ruston.
Davis E. 'Tuck' Taylor, 73
Davis E. "Tuck" Taylor of West Monroe, a division control operator for Entergy, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Twin Cities Memorial Garden in West Monroe. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Sherman Watkins, 50
RAYVILLE - Sherman Watkins, a farmer, died Friday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Rayville. Burial is at St. Matthew's Cemetery in Mangham under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Ada Mae White, 72
BASTROP - Ada Mae White, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.


June 10, 1999, Thursday
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Alexander, George Jr.: 1 p.m. today, Pleasant Grove No. 2 Baptist Church, Tallulah
Bridwell, Opal: 2 p.m. today, Siloam Springs Church, Wyatt
Chaffold, O.C.: 2 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Gray, Ben: 1 p.m. today, St. John Baptist Church, St. Joseph
Grice, Edward: 10 a.m. today, Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield
Leopold, Mattie: 2 p.m. Saturday, Cherry Hill No. 2 Missionary Baptist, Mer Rouge
Russell, Malvenia Mills: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop
Taylor, Davis E. 'Tuck': 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe
Addie Bailey, 83
Addie Bailey of Monroe, a retired cook, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at the church cemetery.
Sherre L. Raymond Clark, 75
Sherre L. Raymond Clark of Monroe, a retired merchandise manager for JC Penney, died Monday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Coley Drummond, 84
RAYVILLE - Coley Drummond, an ordained minister, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.
Hollis E. Ervin Jr., 75
TALLULAH - Hollis E. Ervin Jr., a retired U.S. Postal Service employee, died Tuesday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Burial is at the Silver Cross Cemetery, Tallulah.
Berdie Frost, 73
CHOUDRANT - Berdie Frost, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Annie D. Fuller, 100
RUSTON - Annie D. Fuller, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Friday at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Eros. Visitation is from 4 p.m. today until service time at the church. Burial is at Eros Church Cemetery, Eros, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Oreadus Harrell, 91
BASTROP - Oreadus Harrell, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are at 1 p.m. today at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Golden's Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Bertha Hill Higday, 96
HESPERIA, Calif. - Bertha Hill Higday, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at the Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville.
Herbert Houghland, 73
BASTROP - Herbert Houghland, an U.S. Navy veteran, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Bastrop. Burial is at the Carter Cemetery, Collinston, under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Hamburg, Ark.
Rex Houston Ivy, 63
Rex Houston Ivy of Monroe, a retired Entergy employee, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Sam Lewis, 80
LOS ANGELES - Sam Lewis, a retired cook, formerly of Monroe, died May 31. Graveside services are at 10 a.m. today at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
 
Terry Mark Sears, 27
BASTROP - Terry Mark Sears, a hairdresser, died Monday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at Bartholomew Methodist Cemetery, Bastrop.
Charles C. West, 67
SPEARSVILLE - Charles C. West, a heavy equipment operator, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Saturday at Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial is at Laran Cemetery, near Spearsville.


June 11, 1999, Friday
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Bailey, Addie: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Mangham
Fuller, Annie D.: 2 p.m. today, Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Eros
Higday, Bertha Hill: 10 a.m. today, Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro
Leopold, Mattie: 2 p.m. Saturday, Cherry Hill No. 2 Missionary Baptist Church, Mer Rouge
West, Charles C.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville
Rosia Anderson, 83
Rosia Anderson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Fred Francis Chambless, 77
SICILY ISLAND - Fred Francis Chambless, an oil field worker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at the Sicily Island Methodist Church in Sicily Island. Burial is at Old Pine Hill Cemetery in Sicily Island under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Coley Drummond, 84
RAYVILLE - Coley Drummond, an ordained minister, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Silver Cross Cemetery near Tallulah under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville. Visitation is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Anniebell Elliott, 73
Anniebell Elliott of Monroe, a homemaker, died June 2. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Logtown Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Cuba Baptist Church Cemetery in Bosco under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.
Berdie Frost, 73
CHOUDRANT - Berdie Frost, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Beulah Cemetery in Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston.
Rowena James, 82
GILBERT - Rowena James, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the New Macedonia Baptist Church in Gilbert. Burial is at Oakley Cemetery in Gilbert under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
James Matthews, infant
LAKE PROVIDENCE - James Matthews, son of Delores Matthews, died June 2. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church in Lake Providence. Burial is at Gailliard Cemetery in Lake Providence under direction of Brannum Funeral Home of Lake Providence.
Preston Mingo Sr., 84
CROWVILLE - Preston Mingo Sr., a retired farmer, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at the Philadelphia Baptist Church in Crowville. Burial is at the Mount Zion Church Cemetery in Delhi under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Inc., Delhi. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Frances Moffett, 52
BATON ROUGE - Frances Moffett, an accountant, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at Magnolia Cemetery in Monroe.
Henry T. Poulan Sr., 90
Henry T. Poulan Sr., an electrical engineer, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel on Lamy Lane, Monroe. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe.
Lou Rancher, 83
DELHI - Lou Rancher, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Edith Sampson, 90
Edith Sampson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.
King William "Bill" Wayne Jr., 64
MARION - King William "Bill" Wayne Jr., a mechanic, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Union Missionary Baptist Church in Marion. Burial is at the Concord Cemetery in Marion under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Shiloh Baptist Church in Strong, Ark.
Ada Mae White, 72
BASTROP - Ada Mae White, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.


June 12, 1999, Saturday
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Anderson, Rosia: 11 a.m. today, Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Monroe
Chambless, Fred Francis: 2 p.m. today, Sicily Island Methodist Church, Sicily Island
Drummond, Corley: 3 p.m. today, Silver Cross Cemetery near Tallulah
Elliott, Anniebell: 2 p.m. today, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe
James, Rowena: 11 a.m. today, New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert
Mingo, Preston, Sr.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville
Wayne, King William Jr.: 2 p.m. today, Mount Union Missionary Baptist Church, Marion
Eben S. Blackshear, 89
TULLOS - Eben S. Blackshear, a retired auto mechanic, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Hixson Brothers Funeral Directors chapel, Jena. Burial is at Zion Cemetery, Georgetown.
Frances Davis Evanich, 78
Frances Davis Evanich of Monroe, a retired Ouachita Parish Welfare Department employee, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Manuel M. Grant, 86
Manuel M. Grant of Monroe, a retired heavy equipment operator, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum chapel, Monroe. Entombment is at the mausoleum chapel under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on St. John St., Monroe.
Yvonne Hughes, 66
Yvonne Hughes of West Monroe, a retired student supervisor, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at the Jonesboro City Cemetery, Jonesboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.
Rex Houston Ivy, 63
Rex Houston Ivy of Monroe, a retired Louisiana Power and Light employee, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Audry Lynn Leffel, 11
GRAYSON - Audry Lynn Leffel, daughter of Alan and Helen Black Leffel, died Wednesday. The funeral was 11 a.m. Friday at Riser Funeral Home chapel in Columbia. Burial was at the Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.
Melentine Taylor McDonald, 92
COLUMBIA - Melentine Taylor McDonald, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral was 1 p.m. Friday at Riser Funeral Home chapel in Columbia. Burial was at the Old Bethel Cemetery, near Clarks.
Frances Moffett, 46
BATON ROUGE - Frances Moffett, an accountant, died Monday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.
Lou Ethel Rancher, 83
DELHI - Lou Ethel Rancher, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Monday at Couldy Creek Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial is at True Vine Cemetery, Delhi, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Funeral home swears Couldy Creek is the correct name of church/mjl
Florence W. Walker, 78
OAK GROVE - Florence W. Walker, a gardener, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Beulah Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Burial is at Beulah Cemetery, Oak Grove, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
William 'Bill' Young Sr., 79
WINNSBORO - William 'Bill' Young Sr., a retired engineer with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, died Friday. The funeral is at 3 p.m. today at First United Pentecostal Church, Winnsboro. Burial is at Providence Memorial Cemetery, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.


June 13, 1999, Sunday
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Mingo, Preston, Sr.: 2 p.m. today, Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville
Blackshear, Eben S.: 2 p.m. today, Hixson Brothers Funeral Directors chapel, Jena.
Hughes, Yvonne: 2 p.m. today, Jonesboro City Cemetery, Jonesboro.
Rancher, Lou Ethel: 1 p.m. Monday at Couldy Creek Baptist Church, Delhi.
Charles L. Adams, 68
BASTROP - Charles L. Adams, a retired International Paper Company employee, died Saturday. The funeral is at 4 p.m. Monday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Carter Cemetery, Collinston.
Curtis Wayne Cooley, 70
CHATHAM - Curtis Wayne Cooley, a construction superintendent, died Saturday. Graveside services are at 2 p.m. today at Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Quitman, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Angel Alexsis Davis, infant
Angel Alexsis Davis of West Monroe, infant daughter of Dianah Patrice Davis and Darrell Reese, died Wednesday. Graveside services are at 11 a.m. Monday at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Harlan C. Erp, 76
COLUMBIA - Harlan C. Erp, a retired tanker operator with Gulf Oil, died Friday. Graveside services are at 2 p.m. today at Columbia Hill Cemetery, Columbia. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia.
Cornelia Humphries, 96
FARMERVILLE - Cornelia Humphries, a retired florist, died Thursday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Vurna Ophelia 'Monkey' Myles, 73
JENA - Vurna Ophelia 'Monkey' Myles, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 3:30 p.m. today at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home chapel, Jena. Burial is at Belah Cemetery, near Trout.
Alonza J. Thompson Jr., 81
DELHI - Alonza J. Thompson Jr., a U.S. Army veteran, formerly of Vidalia, died Saturday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time Monday at the church. Burial is at Masonic Cemetery, Delhi, under the direction of Laird Funeral Home, Natchez, Miss.


June 14, 1999, Monday
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Adams, Charles L.: 4 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop
Davis, Angel Alexsis: 11 a.m. today, Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe
Rancher, Lou Ethel: 1 p.m. today, Couldy Creek Baptist Church, Delhi.
Thompson, Alonza J. Jr.: 11 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Delhi
Iris Gryder Buckley, 93
COLUMBIA - Iris Gryder Buckley, a homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside services are at 10 a.m. today at Hebron Cemetery near Grayson. Visitation is from 8-9:30 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia.
Betty Loraine Crews, 73
Betty Loraine Crews of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Lake Providence, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Tommie Lee Dye, 51
TALLULAH - Tommie Lee Dye, a painter, died Saturday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence.
Frances Davis Evanich, 78
Frances Davis Evanich of Monroe, a retired employee of Louisiana Department of Health and Human Resources, died Friday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Louise Goodman, 72
WINNSBORO - Louise Goodman, a retired co-owner of Goodman's Cleaners of Winnsboro, died Saturday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at First United Pentecostal Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is from 8 a.m. - noon today at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro, and from 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Coax Cemetery, near Winnsboro.
Charles R. Louring, 41
WINNSBORO - Charles R. Louring, a chef, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Tuesday at True Gospel Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Philadelphia Cemetery, Crowville.
Bertie Kenney Rigby, 84
WINNSBORO - Bertie Kenney Rigby, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Oakley Cemetery, near Gilbert.


June 15, 1999, Tuesday
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Dye, Tommie Lee: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove.
Louring, Charles R.: 11 a.m. today, True Gospel Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Martha Bean, 93
WINNFIELD - Martha Bean, a maid, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Davis & Jones Mortuary, Ferriday.
Ross Clyde Britton, 53
CALHOUN - Ross Clyde Britton, an electronic researcher, died June 9. The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Jerusalem Baptist Church in Calhoun. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Ruth C. Brown, 76
RAYVILLE - Ruth C. Brown, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Rayville.
Hazel C. Buckley, 68
Hazel C. Buckley of Monroe, co-owner of B & L Marine, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Graceminster Presbyterian Church in Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.
Jim A. Courson, 51
HAMBURG, Ark. - Jim A. Courson, a propane gas dealer, died Friday. The funeral was 10 a.m. Monday at the Hamburg First United Methodist Church. Burial is 11 a.m. today at the Natchez City Cemetery in Natchez, Mississippi, under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Hamburg.
Lisa Anne Creech, 37
DOWNSVILLE - Lisa Anne Creech, a business consultant, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at St. Albans Episcopal Church in Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.
Genevra 'Dolly' Dawkins, 96
Genevra "Dolly" Dawkins of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.
Winnie Gay, 73
RUSTON - Winnie Gay, a retired business owner and department manager at Wal-Mart, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in Ruston. Burial is at Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston.
Lula Crawford Henderson, 85
CHATHAM - Lula Crawford Henderson, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at New Jerusalem Baptist Church. Burial is at Mt. Mariah Cemetery. Visitation is from 2-4 p.m. today at B.E. King Funeral Home, Inc. chapel in Ruston.
Mary Rose Maxwell, 72
OAK GROVE - Mary Rose Maxwell, a Department Supervisor, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Hill Baptist Church. Burial is at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Oak Grove under the direction of Cox Funeral Homes Inc. of Oak Grove.
Edith Sampson, 90
Edith Sampson of Monroe, a homemaker, died May 9. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Tristone Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens in Monroe under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Dorothy L. 'Gurney' Sisk, 79
Dorothy L. "Gurney" Sisk, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.
James Floyd Spells, 88
TALLULAH - James Floyd Spells, retired from the Louisiana State Department of Highways, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at the first United Methodist Church, Tallulah. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Telvis Orando Tippit, 22
Telvis Orando Tippit, a cook, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.
Charles Henry Tucker, 60
HAMBURG, Ark. - Charles Henry Tucker, a minister, died Friday. A Memorial Service will be held 7 p.m. today at St. Matthew Church of Christ Holiness in Monroe. The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church on Parker Street in Hamburg, Arkansas, under the direction of Cromwell Funeral Home of Hamburg. Burial is at Johnson Memorial Cemetery in Hamburg.
Sheila Walker, 14
FARMERVILLE - Sheila Walker, a student, died Friday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at Mt. Zion Church of God in Christ Church, Bastrop. Burial is at Red hill Cemetery, Mer Rouge, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Alice Faye Ward, 53
WEST PALM BEACH, FL. - Alice Faye Ward, a teacher, died June 9. The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at the First Missionary Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is from 1-6 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel.
Annie Mae Witherington, 73
Annie Mae Witherington, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial is at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Calhoun. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home.


June 16, 1999, Wednesday
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day.
Previously announced
Britton, Ross Clyde: 11 a.m. today, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun
Henderson, Lula Crawford: 11 a.m. today, New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Chatham
Sampson, Edith: 2 p.m. today, Tristone Baptist Church, Monroe
Spells, James Floyd: 2 p.m. today, First United Methodist Church, Tallulah
Tucker, Charles Henry: 11 a.m. today, First Baptist Church (Parker Street), Hamburg, Arkansas
Walker, Sheila: 1 p.m. today, Mt. Zion Church of God in Christ Church, Bastrop
Ward, Alice Faye: 1 p.m. today, First Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe
Ruth C. Brown, 76
RAYVILLE - Ruth C. Brown, a homemaker died Monday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 9-11 a.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville.
Christy Ann Boone Gregory, 25
BEEKMAN COMMUNITY - Christy Ann Boone Gregory, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at Bethel Baptist Church in the Beekman Community near Bastrop. Burial is at Carter Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church.
Karla Wade Johnson, 42
Karla Wade Johnson, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Missionary Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Lessie Mae Leonard, 69
Lessie Mae Leonard of West Monroe, a housekeeper, died Saturday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Thursday at the Piney Grove Baptist Church in West Monroe. Burial is at Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery in Quitman under the direction of Miller Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Ruby Miller McGough, 91
Ruby Miller McGough, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 10:30 a.m. today at Victory Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.
Ernest Lester Ogle, 87
PIONEER - Ernest Lester Ogle, a farmer, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home chapel in Oak Grove. Burial is at Reeks Cemetery in Oak Grove.
Faye Etta Potts, 58
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Faye Etta Potts formerly of Monroe, an administrator, died June 10. The funeral is 11 a.m. Thursday at the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Alice Faye Ward, 53
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Alice Faye Ward formerly of Monroe, a teacher, died June 9. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
James Oliver Washington, 40
James Oliver Washington of Monroe, a mechanic, died June 10. The funeral is 1 p.m. Thursday at New St. James Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens in Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel in Monroe.


June 17, 1999, Thursday
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day.
Previously announced
Gregory, Christy Ann: 2 p.m. today, Bethel Baptist Church, Beekman Community
Johnson, Karla Wade: 1 p.m. today, First Baptist Missionary Church, Monroe
Leonard, Lessie Mae: 1 p.m. today, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe
Ogle, Ernest Lester: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove
Potts, Faye Etta: 11 a.m. today, tabernacle Baptist Church, Monroe
Washington, James Oliver: 1 p.m. today, New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe
Floyd N. "Mac" Crain, 84
COLUMBIA - Floyd N. 'Mac' Crain, a retired mechanic, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel in Columbia. Burial is at Hurricane Grove Cemetery in Sikes. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until services today at the funeral home.
Eva Ruth Miles Jones, 90
MARSHALL, Texas - Eva Ruth Miles Jones, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in Ruston. Burial is at Hamilton Cemetery in Dubach.
Opal Gipson Lee, 71
RUSTON - Opal Gipson Lee, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Burial is at Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Ivy T. Milford, 82
Ivy T. Milford, a retired Riverwood International employee, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Choudrant.
Mason Buford Smith, 74
CALHOUN - Mason Buford Smith, a retired Lumber Mill worker and U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II and the Korean War, died Sunday. A memorial service is pending at the Twin Oaks Baptist Church under the direction of Floral Haven Funeral Home, Broken Arrow, Okla.
Telvis Tippit, 22
Telvis Tippit of Monroe, a restaurant employee, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens in Monroe.
Jewel Renee West, 39
DALLAS - Jewel Renee West, a RN, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Pleasant No. 2 Baptist Church in Terry. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at the church.
Roderick D. White, 39
WINNSBORO - Roderick D. White, a laborer, died June 12. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at King Jesus Worship Cemetery in Winnsboro. Burial is at Berry Hill Cemetery in Winnsboro. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home chapel in Winnsboro.
Eva Wooten, 85
Eva Wooten of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 3 p.m. Friday at the first Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens in Monroe under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Monroe.


June 18, 1999, Friday
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day.
Previously announced
Lee, Opal Gipson: 10 a.m. today, Emmanuel Baptist Church,
Tippit, Telvis: 1 p.m. Saturday, Hester Central state Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
West, Jewel Renee: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant No. 2 Baptist Church, Terry
White, Roderick D.: 1 p.m. Saturday, King Jesus Worship Cemetery, Winnsboro
Wooten, Eva: 3 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Monroe
Winnie Arnold, 89
WINNSBORO - Winnie Arnold, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at the First Baptist Church in Crowville. Burial is at the Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Nellie Blades, 87
DELHI - Nellie Blades, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.
Frank Broadway, 82
Frank Broadway, of Monroe, a farmer, died Wednesday. Services will be noon Saturday at Orange Hill Baptist Church in Ryan. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today in the Smith Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Burial will be in the Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Wesley O. Brown, 56
RAYVILLE - Wesley O. Brown, a retired schoolteacher, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Ode Hardy, 83
JUNCTION CITY, Ark. - Ode Hardy, a retired custodian, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at New Hope C.M.E., Junction City, Ark. Burial is at Community Cemetery, Junction City, Ark., under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at Union Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville.
Drew Heckford, 56
BASTROP - Drew Heckford, a retired electrician, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Maplewood Baptist Church in Bastrop. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery in Bastrop under the direction of Golden Funeral Home in Bastrop.
Dorothy W. Holt, 78
METAIRIE - Dorothy W. Holt, a retired Exxon annuitantcq, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Feazel Chapel at the First Baptist Church of West Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Dorothy M. Iseah, 58
Dorothy M. Iseah of Monroe, a cook, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.
Loraine Kemp, 79
DELHI - Loraine Kemp, homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are noon today at Red Wing Cemetery in Goodwill, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Alice Benson Reitzell, 95
COLUMBIA - Alice Benson Reitzell, a retired Sears division manager, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel in Columbia. Burial is at the Old Bethel Cemetery west of Clarks.
Glen F. "Potty" Tannehill, 79
URANIA - Glen F. "Potty" Tannehill, a retired forester, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church in Olla. Burial is at the Urania Cemetery in Urania under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Olla. Visitation is until service time today at the church.
R.C. Williams, 73
BERNICE - R.C. Williams, a laborer, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Friendship Baptist Church in Bernice. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Union Funeral Home in Farmerville.


June 19, 1999, Saturday
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day.
Previously announced
Arnold, Winnie: 2 p.m. Sunday, First Baptist Church, Crowville
Broadway, Frank: noon today, Orange Hill Baptist Church, Ryan
Hardy, Ode: 2 p.m. today, New Hope C.M.E., Junction City
Holt, Dorothy W.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Feazel chapel, First Baptist Church, West Monroe
Tippit, Telvis: 1 p.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
West, Jewel Renee: 1 p.m. today, Mount Pleasant No. 2 Baptist Church, Terry
White, Roderick D.: 1 p.m. today, King Jesus Worship Cemetery, Winnsboro
Williams, R.C.: 11 a.m. today, Friendship Baptist Church, Bernice
Mollie P. Barton, 67
MANGHAM - Mollie P. Barton, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Calvary Baptist Church near Mangham. Burial is at Hewitt Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Nellie Elizabeth Blades, 87
DELHI - Nellie Elizabeth Blades, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 4 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel in Delhi. Burial is at the Crowville Masonic Cemetery in Crowville under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
Jean Sullivan Bonneau, 58
OLLA - Jean Sullivan Bonneau, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Riser Funeral Home chapel in Columbia. Burial is at the Olla Cemetery in Olla. Visitation is from 2-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until time of services Sunday at the funeral home.
Eleanor Wilson Stinson Rockett Brown, 80
RAYVILLE - Eleanor Wilson Stinson Rockett Brown, a retired Louisiana Tech University registrar, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at the first Baptist Church in Rayville. Graveside services will be held 2:30 p.m. today at Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Rayville.
Wesley O. Brown, 56
RAYVILLE - Wesley O. Brown, a retired schoolteacher, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Peter Rock Baptist Church in Bee Bayou. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Willie B. Chaney, 66
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Willie B. Chaney, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Mary Baptist Church in Lake Providence. Burial is at Gaither Memorial Cemetery in Lake Providence under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home of lake Providence.
Alberta Mann Hendrix, 89
RAYVILLE - Alberta Mann Hendrix, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 3 p.m. Sunday at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church near Rayville. Burial is at the Bethel Cemetery near Holly Ridge under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Rayville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
William Kelley Jr., 79
William Kelley Jr., an advertising executive, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 p.m. today at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park in Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.
Vera Nichols, 73
CASH BAYOU COMMUNITY - Vera Nichols, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel in Winnsboro. Burial is at Holly Grove Cemetery near Wisner.
Howard Lee Powell, 85
BIENVILLE - Howard Lee Powell, a riverboat boatman, died Thursday. The funeral is 10:30 a.m. today at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial is at the Campground Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Louis Robinson, 70
EUDORA, Ark. - Louis Robinson, a farmer, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Monday at the Ministers Institute in Eudora, Ark. Burial is at Hill Cemetery in Eudora under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home of Lake Providence.
Arthur Joseph Schwartz, 78
WINNSBORO - Arthur Joseph Schwartz, a retired U.S. electronic inspector, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum chapel in Monroe. Entombment is at the Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Rayville. Visitation is 9-11 a.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville.
Fred Sweat, 92
RAYVILLE - Fred Sweat, a farmer, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.


June 20, 1999, Sunday
Previously announced
Brown, Wesley O.: 2 p.m. today at St. Peter Rock Baptist Church, Bee Bayou
Chaney, Willie B.: 2 p.m. today at St. mary Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Hendrix, Alberta Mann: 3 p.m. today at Mount Calvary Baptist Church near Rayville.
Nichols, Vera: 2 p.m. today at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel in Winnsboro.
Robinson, Louis: 2 p.m. Monday at the Ministers Institute in Eudora, Ark.
Winnie Arnold, 89
WINNSBORO - Winnie Arnold, a homemaker, died Thursday. Service will be 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church of Crowville. Burial will be at Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.
Vicelee Hendricks, 83
Vicelee Hendricks, of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside service will be 3 p.m. Monday at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens in West Monroe. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.
Dorothy W. Holt, 78
METAIRIE - Dorothy W. Holt, an accountant formerly of Monroe, died WednesdayJune 16. The funeral will be 2 p.m. today in the Feazal Chapel at First Baptist Church of West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park.
Willie Home, 72
WINNSBORO - Willie Home, a custodian, died Friday. Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the King Jesus Worship Center in Winnsboro. Burial will be at Gethsemane Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home. Visitation will be 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home chapel.
Fred Neal Huffman Jr., infant
WINNSBORO - Fred Neal Huffman Jr., the son of Fred and Evelyn Huffman of Winnsboro, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro.
Dorothy Iseah, 58
Dorothy Iseah of Monroe, a Monroe City Schools food technician, died Thursday. Service will be 1 p.m. Monday at Ludden Chapel Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel.
Myrtle Ora Acree Littleton, 91
FARMERVILLE - Myrtle Ora Acree Littleton, a homemaker, died Saturday. Service will be 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral chapel in Farmerville. Burial will be at Acree Cemetery in Pointe.
The Rev. Robert W. Martin Jr., 85
WISNER - The Rev. Robert W. Martin Jr., a Baptist clergyman, died Friday. Service will be 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church in Wisner. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Monday at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro.
Annie Mae McFarlin, 89
OAK GROVE - Annie Mae McFarlin, a homemaker, died Saturday. Service will be held 2 p.m. today at Cox Chapel in Oak Grove. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Homes.
Mary Delula Waters, 78
OAK GROVE - Mary Delula Waters, a homemaker, died Friday. Service will be held 2 p.m. Monday at Cox Chapel in Oak Grove. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Homes.


June 21, 1999, Monday
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4-6 p.m. each day.
Previously announced
Home, Willie: 11 a.m. Tuesday at King Jesus Worship Center in Winnsboro.
Iseah, Dorothy: 1 p.m. today at Ludden Chapel Baptist Church in Monroe.
Martin, The Rev. Robert W. Jr.: 10 a.m. today at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson.
Robinson, Louis: 2 p.m. today at the Ministers Institution Eudora, Ark.
Waters, Mary Delula: 2 p.m. Monday at Cox Chapel in Oak Grove.
James A. Duchesne, 45,
James A. Duchesne of West Monroe, died Saturday, Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.disabled rat
Ruby J. Fletcher, 78
Ruby J. Fletcher of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services will be 2 p.m. today at the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe.
Ethel Glass, 65
Ethel Glass of Columbia, a retired school teacher, died Friday. Services will be noon Wednesday at the Brownsville Baptist Church in Columbia. Visitation will be at the church 10 a.m. until the funeral. Burial will be in the Garden Valley Cemetery in Columbia under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home.
Videlee B. 'Mrs. Leon' Hendricks, 83
Videlee B. "Mrs. Leon" Hendricks of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services will be graveside 3 p.m. today at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe. Visitation will be 9 a.m.-noon at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.
Fred Neal Huffman Jr., infant
Fred Neal Huffman Jr., the son of Fred and Evelyn Huffman of Winnsboro, died Saturday. Services will be 4 p.m. today at Providence Memorial Cemetery near Winnsboro under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro.
Reba N. Lively, 75
Reba N. Lively of Winnfield, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services will be 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick's West Monroe Chapel. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until time of services Monday. Interment will be a Memorial Park in Monroe.
Guilford Dudley McCleery, 80,
Guilford Dudley McCleery of Monroe, president and CEO of Building Supply Service, died Friday Memorial service will be 10 a.m. today at First Southern Methodist Church in Monroe.
Bessie Morgan, 91,
Bessie Morgan of Tallulah, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.


June 22, 1999, Tuesday
Previously announced
Glass, Ethel: noon Wednesday, Brownsville Baptist Church, Columbia
Home, Willie: 11 a.m. today, King Jesus Worship Center, Winnsboro
Florence Ziegler Allbritton, 89
Florence Ziegler Allbritton of Monroe, a retired Professor of Music at NLU, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.
Carroll Blake, 58
DELHI - Carroll Blake, a retired ship builder, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Lamar Baptist Church south of Delhi. Burial is at Faith Memorial Park Cemetery in Delhi. Visitation is begins at 5 p.m. today at the church. Visitation lasts all day and night and the next day
Vernon A. 'Pee Wee' Coleman, 71
RIDGECREST - Vernon A. "Pee Wee" Coleman, a retired Service Manager at Williams Chevrolet in Ferriday died Monday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at Comer Funeral Home chapel in Ferriday. Burial is at Holly Grove Cemetery in Wisner. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Inez Cook, 89
Inez Cook of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home of Monroe.
Madelle Purser Doughty, 94
DEADWOOD, Tex. - Madelle Purser Doughty, a retired Monroe City school teacher, died Thursday. Graveside services were 3 p.m. Sunday at Shalom Cemetery under the direction of Hawthorn Funeral Home of Carthage, Texas.
James A. Duchesne, 45disabled/ cremation-no burial
James A. Duchesne of West Monroe died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Visitation is from 9:30 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home.
Alfred E. 'Sarge' Harbert, 54
Alfred E. "Sarge" Harbert, U.S. Army retired, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens in Richwood. Visitation is from 1-7 p.m. today at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel in Monroe.
Andrew 'Pete' V. Husbands, 89
JONESVILLE - Andrew "Pete" V. Husbands, a farmer died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home in Jonesville. Burial is at Heard's Cemetery in Manifest.
Lora Webb Mathews, 92
RUSTON - Lora Webb Mathews, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in Ruston. Burial is at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Savannah Mims, 94
CALHOUN - Savannah Mims, a retired restaurant employee, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home of Monroe.
Jimmy D. Murray, 55
MINDEN - Jimmy D. Murray, a carpenter, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at the Zion Hill Baptist Church in Williana. Burial is at Liberty Chapel Cemetery at Williana under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield. Visitation is from 10-11 a.m. today at the church.
Margie Frances Jarvis Perkins, 54
FARMERVILLE - Margie Frances Jarvis Perkins, a South Central Bell employee, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in West Monroe. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the church.
Jerry Lynn Poole, 55
JENA - Jerry Lynn Poole, a truck driver, died Sunday. The funeral is 1`0 a.m. Wednesday at Eden Methodist Church of Trout. Burial is at Woodland Cemetery, Jena, under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Directors, Jena.
John N. Thorne, 64
John N. Thorne of Monroe, a retired equipment salesman, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral home on Sterlington Road. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Alberta Williams, 44
Alberta Williams of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Thursday at the Monroe Church of God, Monroe. Burial is at Cuba Cemetery in Bosco. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday at Hester Central State Funeral Home in Monroe.


June 23, 1999, Wednesday
Previously announced
Glass, Ethel: noon today, Brownsville Baptist Church, Columbia
Poole, Jerry Lynn: 10 a.m. today, Eden Methodist Church, Trout
Lucy Arnold, 57
WINNSBORO - Lucy Arnold, a retired administrator with the office of Family Support, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel in Winnsboro. Burial is at Legion Memorial Cemetery near Newellton.
Carol Blake, 58
DELHI - Carol Blake, a steel burner, died Monday7. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Lamar Baptist Church. Burial is at Faith Memorial park Cemetery in Delhi under the direction of Cox Funeral Homes, Inc. of Delhi.
Melissa Brown, 66
BASTROP - Melissa Brown, a housekeeper, died June 18. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church in Bastrop. Burial is at H.V. Adams Cemetery in Bastrop under the direction of Tenant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Mildred Gourley, 85
BASTROP - Mildred Gourley, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 5 p.m. Thursday at Jones Funeral Home chapel in Hamburg, Ark. Burial is at the Hamburg Cemetery, Hamburg. Visitation begins after 3 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Richard Dominic Harris, 27
LAKELAND, Fla. - Richard Dominic Harris formerly of Monroe, a salesman, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.
Martha Sue Longino, 53
WINNFIELD - Martha Sue Longino, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Thursday at the Southern Funeral Home chapel in Winnfield. Burial is at Mt. Zion Cemetery near Montgomery. Visitation is from 4-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. until service time Thursday at the funeral home.
Nomie N. Neal, 87
RAYVILLE - Nomie N. Neal, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel in Rayville. Burial is at the Rayville Masonic Cemetery, Rayville. Visitation is from 3:30-10 p.m. today and from 1-10 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
William W. Stitt, 81
WINNSBORO - William W. Stitt, a retired tractor dealer, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Thursday at the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Sherry Landers Seymore, 57
BASTROP, Sherry Landers Seymore, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel in Bastrop. Burial is at Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Bastrop under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Fred Sweat, 79
RAYVILLE - Fred Sweat, a farmer, died June 18. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Pioneer. Burial is at Jones Cemetery in Pioneer under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Francine Williams, 63
DOWNSVILLE - Francine Williams, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is noon Thursday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Downsville. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.


June 24, 1999, Thursday
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Brown, Melissa: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church, Bastrop
Gourley, Mildred: 5 p.m. today, Jones Funeral Home chapel, Hamburg, Ark.
Longino, Martha Sue: 11 a.m. today, Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield
Neal, Nomie N.: 2 p.m. Friday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville
Stitt, William W.: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro
Sweat, Fred: 2 p. m. Saturday, Mt. Zion Baptist5 Church, Pioneer
Williams, Francine: noon today, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Downsville
Florence Ziegler Allbritton, 89
Florence Ziegler Allbritton of Monroe, a retired Northeast Louisiana University music professor, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road. Burial is at Riverview Cemetery in Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until time of services today at the funeral home.
Alta Simpson Arrant, 73
RUSTON - Alta Simpson Arrant, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at Owens Memorial Funeral Home chapel in Ruston. Burial is at Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Rosa Lee Bailey, 95
RUSTON - Rosa Lee Bailey, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Temple Baptist Church chapel in Ruston. Burial is at Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston.
Roy Boston Sr., 64
HOUSTON - Roy Boston, a truck driver, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Augusta Baptist Church in Winnsboro. Burial is at the Philadelphia Cemetery, Crowville. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Inez Cook, 89
Inez Cook of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the New Bright Star Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at J.S. Clark Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Harris Funeral Home of Monroe.
Andrew J. 'A.J.' Garvan, 81
Andrew J. 'A.J.' Garvan of Monroe, a retired owner of an appliance/furniture store, 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. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel.
Walter Morgan Harper, 78
JONESBORO - Walter Morgan Harper, a ford truck mechanic, died Wednesday. The funeral is 4 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Burial is at Gayla Traina Cemetery in Jonesboro.
Alberta Herring, 82
WISNER - Alberta Herring, a retired cook, died Monday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Holly Grove Baptist Church in Wisner. Burial is at the church cemetery. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home chapel in Winnsboro.
Henry Higgs Jr., 75
WISNER - Henry Higgs Jr., a farmer, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Wisner. Burial is at New Zion Cemetery in Peck under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
George Hoke, 69
George Hoke of Monroe, a salesman, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia.
Phillip Killian, 77
CROWVILLE - Phillip Killian, a grocery store owner and operator, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church in Crowville. Burial is at the Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Rebecca Mickel, 98
Rebecca Mickel of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Monroe.
Bessie Morgan, 93
Bessie Morgan, a homemaker, died June 19. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Flowers Baptist Church in Tallulah. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens in Richwood under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home in Monroe.
Mamie Owens, 87
EPPS - Mamie Owens, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at Cottle-Pearson Funeral Home chapel in Overton, Texas. Burial is at Overton City Cemetery in Overton, Texas. Local arrangements were handled by Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville.
Josephine Janes Spaulding, 77
Josephine Janes Spaulding, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Lanes Ferry Baptist Church. Burial is at the Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove, under the direction of Cox Funeral Homes Inc. in Oak Grove.


June 25, 1999, Friday
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Arrant, Alta Simpson: 10 a.m. today, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home chapel, Ruston
Boston, Roy, Sr.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Augusta Baptist Church, Winnsboro
Brown, Melissa: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church, Bastrop
Cook, Inez: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Bright Star Baptist Church, Monroe
Garvan, Andrew J. 'A.J.': 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road
Herring, Alberta: 1 p.m. Saturday, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner
Higgs, Henry, Jr.: 11 a. m. Saturday, Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Wisner
Morgan, Bessie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Zion Flowers Baptist Church, Tallulah
Neal, Nomie N.: 2 p.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville
Owens, Mamie: 10 a.m. today, Cottle-Person Funeral Home chapel, Overton, Texas
Sweat, Fred: 2 p. m. Saturday, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Pioneer
James Edgar Bowman, 74
EROS - James Edgar Bowman, a machine operator, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial is at Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home.
Eugenia 'Bunt' Clark, 88
CROWVILLE - Eugenia 'Bunt' Clark, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Magnolia Baptist Church near Crowville. Burial is at Harris Cemetery in Crowville under the direction of Riser Funeral Homes of Winnsboro. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until service time Saturday at the church.
Michael Allen Dean, 74
BASTROP - Michael Allen Dean, a carpenter, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home chapel in Bastrop. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
Marjorie D. Evans, 77
MONTGOMERY - Marjorie D. Evans, retired from Pinecrest State Hospital, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church in Montgomery. Burial is at the Mt. Zion Cemetery near Montgomery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. until noon today at the funeral home and from 1 p.m. until time of service today at the church.
Ollie Paul Fairchild Jr., 68
RAYVILLE - Ollie Paul Fairchild Jr., a sales person, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rayville. Burial is at Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Rayville.
Lena B. Fisher, 84
FARMERVILLE - Lena B. Fisher, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the Union Funeral Home chapel in Farmerville. Burial is at the Farmerville City Cemetery under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Stanley A. Gebbia, 44
OAK RIDGE - Stanley A. Gebbia, a painter, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Riser Funeral Home chapel in Columbia. Burial is at Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to service time Saturday at the funeral home.
Zelma Harber, 94
WISNER - Zelma Harber, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Extra Methodist Church south of Hamburg, Ark. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro.
Walter Morgan Harper, 78
JONESBORO - Walter Morgan Harper, a fork truck mechanic, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Burial is at Gayla Traina Cemetery, Jonesboro.
Richard Dominic Harris, 27
SHREVEPORT - Richard Dominic Harris, a salesman, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Monroe. Burial is at St. Matthews Catholic Church Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.
Ulysses Stanley 'George' Hoke, 69
Ulysses Stanley 'George' Hoke of Monroe, U.S. Army retired and a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars, died Wednesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel in Columbia. Burial is at the Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until time of service today at the funeral home.
Winfred Ray Hoob, 73
WINNFIELD - Winfred Ray Hoob, a carpenter, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at the Southern Funeral Homes, Inc., chapel, Winnfield. Burial is at the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Montgomery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home.
Letha Jackson, 85
Letha Jackson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Sunday at King David Baptist Church in Mangham. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Ruth Baxter Liggin McGehee, 79
SHREVEPORT - Ruth Baxter Liggin McGehee, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are10:30 a.m. Saturday at Fellowship Cemetery in Dubach under the direction of direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston.
Lucille Mitchell, 74
RAYVILLE - Lucille Mitchell, a shipping clerk, died Wednesday. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. today at the Woodlawn Baptist Church, Rayville, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Rayville.
Zollie Grady Moy, 53
Zollie Grady Moy of Monroe, a machine attendant, died June 19. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens in Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel in Monroe.
Evie T. Perot, 92
DELHI - Evie T. Perot, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
William Petty, 81
William 'Bill' Petty, a retired railroad switchman, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane.
Letha Rivers, 69
Letha Rivers of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery in Choudrant. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
James William Scott Jr., 79
James William Scott Jr., a laborer, died June 16. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel.
Bernice Shoemaker, 81
RAYVILLE - Bernice Shoemaker, a RN, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel in Rayville. Burial is at the Rayville Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Ruth Smith, 75
RAYVILLE - Ruth Smith, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Rayville.
Rev. Oscar Milton Whatley, 79
JENA - The Rev. Oscar Milton Whatley, a retired minister and U.S. Navy veteran, died Wednesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at the First United Pentecostal Church of Jena. Burial is at Tidwell Cemetery in Sharpton under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Directors, Jena.


June 26, 1999, Saturday
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Boston, Roy Sr.: 11 a.m. today, Augusta Baptist Church, Winnsboro
Brown, Melissa: 1 p.m. today, St. John Baptist Church, Bastrop
Clark, Eugenia 'Bunt': 2 p.m. today, Magnolia Baptist Church, near Crowville
Cook, Inez: 1 p.m. today, New Bright Star Baptist Church, Monroe
Fisher, Lena B.: 11 a.m. today, Union Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville
Gebbia, Stanley A.: 10 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia
Harber, Zelma: 2 p.m. today, Extra Methodist Church, near Hamburg, Ark.
Herring, Alberta: 1 p.m. today, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner
Higgs, Henry Jr.: 11 a.m. today, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Wisner
Hoob, Winfred Ray: 10 a.m. today, Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield
Jackson, Letha: 1 p.m. Sunday, King David Baptist Church, Mangham
McGehee, Ruth Baxter: 10:30 a.m. today, Fellowship Cemetery, Dubach
Morgan, Bessie: 11 a.m. today, Zion Flowers Baptist Church, Tallulah
Moy, Zollie Grady: 1 p.m. today, St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe
Rivers, Letha: 1 p.m. today, Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Scott, James William Jr.: 10 a.m. today, St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe
Shoemaker, Bernice: 10 a.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville
Sweat, Fred: 2 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Pioneer
Murrel Lee Barton, 74
JOYCE - Murrel Lee Barton, a retired oil field worker, died Friday. The funeral is at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. Sunday until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Winnfield.
Sudie Auttonberry Bratton, 86
Sudie Auttonberry Bratton of West Monroe, a retired schoolteacher, died Thursday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. today at First Pentecostal Church, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9:30 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Fred L. Brown, 55
FERRIDAY - Fred L. Brown, a machine operator, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Davis and Jones Mortuary, Ferriday.
Michael Allen Dean, 74
BASTROP - Michael Allen Dean, an electrician, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
Rosie Lee Evans, 87
CLAYTON - Rosie Lee Evans, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Martha Hooker, 61
WINNSBORO - Martha Hooker, a nurse's assistant, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. today at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Gilbert. Burial is at Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert, under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Annie Louise Johnson, 66
EROS - Annie Louise Johnson, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Burial is at Eros Cemetery, Eros.
Annie Bell Lumpkin, 84
DALLAS - Annie Bell Lumpkin, a homemaker, formerly of Winnsboro, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Lillie 'Pearl' Martin, 59
COLUMBIA - Lillie 'Pearl' Wheeler Martin, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Sunday at Cypress Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe, and from 1 p.m. until service time Sunday at the church. Burial is at the church cemetery.
Frances B. Matthews, 75
BERNICE - Frances B. Matthews, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Mount Patrick Baptist Church, near Bernice. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Thurman Rials, 71
WISNER - Thurman Rials, a retired police officer, died Friday. The funeral is at 4 p.m. Sunday at Holly Grove Baptist Church, near Wisner. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at the church cemetery.
J.C. Sanders, 86J.C. Sanders of Monroe, a retired railroad employee, died Monday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Sunday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Monroe City Cemetery, Monroe.
Virginia Perry Slayter, 81
RAYVILLE - Virginia Perry Slayter, a retired nurse's aide, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Sunday at Rayville Church of Christ, Rayville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial is at Bethel Cemetery, near Holly Ridge.
Jimmie C. Owens, 46
BERNICE - Jimmie C. Owens, a laborer, died Thursday. The funeral is at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at New Hopewell Baptist Church, Bernice. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.


June 27, 1999, Sunday
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Jackson, Letha: 1 p.m. today, King David Baptist Church, Mangham
Barton, Murrel Lee: 2:30 p.m. today, Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield
Martin, Lillie 'Pearl' Wheeler: 2 p.m. today, Cypress Baptist Church, West Monroe
Rials, Thurman: 4 p.m. today, Holly Grove Baptist Church, near Wisner
Sanders, J.C.: 2 p.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Slayter, Virginia Perry: 2 p.m. today, Rayville Church of Christ, Rayville
Owens, Jimmie C.: 2:30 p.m. today, New Hopewell Baptist Church, Bernice
Paul Alexander, 18
LIBBY, Mont. - Paul Alexander, a student at Trinity Bible College in Ellendale, N.D., died Tuesday. Graveside services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston. Visitation is 1:30-3:30 p.m. Monday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Billy James Bryan, 64
BASTROP - Billy James Bryan, a lab technician at International Paper Co., died Saturday. A memorial service is at 2 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.
Rosie Lee Evans, 88
FOULES - Rosie Lee Evans, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Zion Baptist Church, Foules. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Gaines Florence, 72
TALLULAH - Gaines Florence, a retired business owner, died Saturday. The funeral is at 3 p.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tallulah.
Nettie Joan Lopez, 46
TALLULAH - Nettie Joan Lopez, a retired nursing home activities director, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Monday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Burial is at McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge.
William 'Bill' F. Petty Sr., 81
William 'Bill' F. Petty Sr. of Monroe, a retired railroad switchman, died Thursday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel on Lamy Lane, Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Aylean Neal Robison, 73
RUSTON - Aylean Neal Robison, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
James White, 65
James White of Monroe, a salesman at Montgomery Ward, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe.


June 28, 1999, Monday
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Alexander, Paul: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston.
Evans, Rosie Lee: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Zion Baptist Church, Foules.
Lopez, Nettie Joan: 2 p.m. today, Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah
Lessie 'Buster' Morgan, 84
MER ROUGE - Lessie "Buster" Morgan, a retired oil field worker/farmer, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Nicholas Piro, 80
MANGHAM - Nicholas Piro, a retired business owner, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Aylean Neal Robison, 73
RUSTON - Aylean Neal Robison, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Graveside services are at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Oak Grove Cemetery, Converse. Visitation is from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
The last name is Robison, NOT Robinson. -mjl
Gid D. Stovall, 80
Gid D. Stovall of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.
Elizabeth Walker, 79
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Elizabeth Walker, a beautician, died Thursday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is from 1-6 p.m. today at Harris Funeral Home chapel, Lake Providence. Burial is at Gaither Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence.
Note: this lady was NOT retired.
James L. White, 65
James L. White of Monroe, a salesman for Montgomery Wards, died Saturday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel on Lamy Lane, Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
James Whitley, 73
James Whitley of Monroe, a retired Falcon Lock Company employee, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.


June 29, 1999, Tuesday
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Alexander, Paul: 2 p.m. today Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston.
Evans, Rosie Lee: 11 a.m. today Zion Baptist Church, Foules.
Robison, Aylean Neal: 10 a.m. today Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston; 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Oak Grove Cemetery, Converse.
Walker, Elizabeth: 1 p.m. today Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
William Robert Beer, 73
FARMERVILLE - William Robert Beer, a retired plant manager, died Sunday. The funeral is 10:30 Wednesday at the United Methodist Church in Farmerville. Burial is at Rest Haven Cemetery in El Dorado under the direction of Farrar Funeral home of Farmerville. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
J.C. Gray, 69
DELHI - J.C. Gray, a retired construction worker, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Thursday at Saint John Baptist Church in Delhi. Burial is at church cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Wednesday at McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.
Adam Cole Hogue, infant
VIDALIA - Adam Cole Hogue, son of Jessie and John Hogue, died Saturday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery in Natchez under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Virginia Dell Jackson, 62
Virginia Dell Jackson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.
Florence Virginia Lane Martindale, 81
TUTWILER, Miss. - Florence Virginia Lane Martindale, a retired bookkeeper, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Tutwiler. Burial is at Rosemound Cemetery in Tutwiler, under direction of Nowell Funeral home in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. today at the church.
Amber Nicole Miller, infant
BASTROP - Amber Nicole Miller, infant daughter of Timothy and Cathy Miller, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at the New Friendship Baptist Church in Bastrop. Burial is at Pine Grove South Cemetery in Bastrop under the direction of Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop.
Lessie 'Buster' Morgan, 84
MER ROUGE - Lessie 'Buster' Morgan, a retired oil field worker/farmer, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at West New Home Baptist Church near Holly Ridge under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Rayville. Burial is at McKnight Cemetery near Holly Ridge. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville.
Nicholas Piro, 80
MANGHAM - Nicholas Piro, retired owner/operator of Piro Grocery Market of Mangham, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at the Sacred heart Catholic Church of Rayville. Burial is at Gwin Cemetery, Mangham, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Margaret Elizabeth Schmidt, 91
JONESBORO - Margaret Elizabeth Schmidt, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Hodge Methodist Church. Burial is at Garden of Memories, Jonesboro, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
James L. White, 65
James L. White of Monroe, a salesman for Montgomery Wards in Monroe, died Saturday. The funeral was 10 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Lamy Lane. Burial was at Monroe Memorial Park in Monroe. Visitation was from 9 a.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home.
James Whitley, 73
James Whitley of Monroe, a retired Falcon Lock Company employ7ee, died Sunday. The funeral is . Burial is at under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.
Charles Franklin Whitworth, 57
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Charles Franklin Whitworth, a retired Bell south engineer, died Friday. The funeral is 10:30 a.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel in Bastrop. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery in Bastrop.


June 30, 1999, Wednesday
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Beer, William Robert: 10:30 today, United Methodist Church, Farmerville
Gray, J.C.: 1 p.m. Thursday, Saint John Baptist Church, Delhi
Martindale, Florence V.L.: 1 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Tutwiler
Miller, Amber Nicole: 10 a.m. today, New Friendship Baptist Church, Bastrop
Morgan, Lessie 'Buster': 2 p.m. Thursday, West New Home Baptist Church, Holly Ridge
Polly Cage, 48
Polly Cage of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens in Richwood.
Richard Hoard, 79
WINNSBORO - Richard Hoard, a farmer, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Joan Horace, 68
Joan Horace of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.
Anniebell Lumpkins, 84
DALLAS - Anniebell Lumpkins, a homemaker, died June 27. The funeral is noon Friday at Shiloh Baptist Church in Winnsboro. Burial is at Berry Hill Cemetery in Winnsboro under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Bessie McDowell, 91
DELHI - Bessie McDowell, a retired farmer, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Rebecca Mickel, 98
RAYVILLE - Rebecca Mickel, a homemaker, died June 23. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at the Orange Hill Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at the Monroe City Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Monroe.
Savannah Mims, 95
CALHOUN - Savannah Mims, a retired restaurant employee, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Plum Hill Baptist Church in Eros. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel.
Louise Mitchell, 86
WATERPROOF - Louise Mitchell, a homemaker, died June 24. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Choctow Baptist Church chapel. Burial is at Oak Wood Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home of Monroe.
J.D. Ray, 68
RUSTON - J.D. Ray, a retired machine operator, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in Ruston. Burial is at Evergreen Cemetery in Bernice.
Tasia Rynic Samuel, infant
RUSTON - Tasia Rynic Samuel, daughter of Melinda Ann Samuel and Timothy Wayne Nelson, died June 15. Graveside services are 9:30 a.m. today at Magnolia Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Miller Funeral Home of Monroe.
Rev. Milbert Sanders, 54
EPPS - The Rev. Milbert Sanders, a clergyman, died Monday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Epps. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Jessie Skinner, 70
TALLULAH - Jessie Skinner, a construction worker, died Monday. Private funeral services will be held under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Roy H. 'Jim' Spillers Jr., 63
CALHOUN - Roy H. 'Jim' Spillers Jr., a carpenter, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery in Calhoun. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Margaret Webb, 87
Margaret Webb of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.
James H. 'Jim' Whitley, 73
James H. 'Jim' Whitley of Monroe, a retired Falcon Lock Company employee, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

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