Obituaries - November 1999

Listings from The News-Star in Monroe, Louisiana

Contributed by SueLynn Sandifer

Monday, November 1, 1999
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Kelley, Lauretta: 1 p.m. today, Monday, New Saint James Baptist Church, Monroe
Nix, Roy Brinson: 10 a.m. today, Monday, Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield
Christopher Martin Bolding, 23
BASTROP - Christopher Martin Bolding, a Moore and Patron employee, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at Old LaPile Cemetery, Huttig, Ark.
William Wesley Buller, 65
William Wesley Buller of Monroe, a retired sales manager, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Edward Y. 'Chic' Burns, 86
BERNICE - Edward Y. 'Chic' Burns, a retired Union Parish Director of Public Welfare, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, Bernice. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Bernice. Burial is at Bernice Cemetery, Bernice.
A.B. Curry, 89
RAYVILLE - A.B. Curry, a retired farmer, died Friday. The funeral is 3 p.m. Tuesday at Crew Lake United Methodist Church, Start. Visitation is 5:30-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial is at New Salem Cemetery, near Girard, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Tommie J. Edwards, 59
MANIFEST - Tommie J. Edwards, a cattle farming rancher, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Tuesday at Rosin Creek Pentecostal Church, near Harrisonburg. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today at the church. Burial is at Siloam Cemetery, near Aimwell, under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Robert D. English, 72
HOUSTON - Robert D. English, a retired accountant for Marathon Oil Company, formerly of West Monroe, died Thursday. Private family graveside services are today at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Rev. Lorenzo Franklin LaPrairie, 87
GRAYSON - Rev. Lorenzo Franklin LaPrairie, a free Methodist minister, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at New Hope Free Methodist Church, Deville. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Ezra Durwood McHenry, 69
CLARKS - Ezra Durwood McHenry, a retired maintenance worker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Pete Mulhern Sr., 89
RAYVILLE - Pete Mulhern Sr., a retired parts manager for Chevrolet, died Friday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Rayville United Methodist Church, Rayville. Burial is at Rayville Masonic Cemetery, Rayville, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.
Russell Nolan, 79
POINT - Russell Nolan, a retired bulldozer operator, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Ararat Baptist Church, Downsville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial is at Acree Cemetery, Point, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Ethel Sprague, 85
Ethel Sprague of Monroe, a retired librarian, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
A.B. Walker, 91
QUITMAN - A.B. Walker, a forester, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Tuesday at Sweetwater Baptist Church, Quitman. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Burial is at Sweetwater Cemetery, Quitman.
Camille L. Yeldell, 89
Camille L. Yeldell of Monroe, a retired nurse, died Thursday. A memorial service is 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home on St. John Street, Monroe.


Tuesday, November 2, 1999
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Burns, Edward Y. 'Chic': 2 p.m. today, Tuesday at First Baptist Church, Bernice.
Curry, A.B.: 3 p.m. today, Tuesday at Crew Lake United Methodist Church, Start.
Edwards, Tommie J.: 10 a.m. today, Tuesday at Rosin Creek Pentecostal Church, near Harrisonburg.
Nolan, Russell: 2 p.m. today, Tuesday at Mount Ararat Baptist Church, Downsville.
Walker, A.B.: 10 a.m. today, Tuesday at Sweetwater Baptist Church, Quitman.
Yeldwell, Camille L.: 10 a.m. today, Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home on St. John Street, Monroe.
Brandon Cooper, 13
JONESBORO - Brandon Cooper, a student, died Oct. 26. The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at Jonesboro-Hodge Jr. High School, Jonesboro. Burial is at Travelers Rest Baptist Church Cemetery, Jonesboro under the direction of Winnfield Funeral Home, Winnfield. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
James Lynn Hester, 60
RUSTON - James Lynn Hester, a Louisiana Tech University professor, died Sunday. The funeral is 9 a.m. today at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Ruston. Burial is at Cedar Hill City Cemetery, Vicksburg, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Pat Hezekiah Jr., 21
Pat Hezekiah Jr. of Monroe died Friday. The funeral is noon Friday at St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Garden, Monroe, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Bessie Gray Houck, 87
HICO - Bessie May Gray Houck, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial is at Harmony Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery, Hico. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Ezra Durwood McHenry, 69
CLARKS - Ezra Durwood McHenry, a retired librarian, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at the Old Bethel Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Eulan Stanley Jr., 66
TRANSYLVANIA - Eulan Arthur Stanley Jr., a welder, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial is at Red Wing Cemetery, Oak Grove. Visitation is from 4:30 until 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.


Wednesday, November 3, 1999
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Cooper, Brandon: 1 p.m. today, Jonesboro-Hodge Jr. High, Jonesboro.
Hezekiah, Pat Jr.: noon Friday, St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe
Houck, Bessie Gray: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston
Stanley, Eulan Jr.: 2 p.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove
Lessie Mall Anderson, 87
QUITMAN - Lessie Mall Anderson, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial is at Bear Creek Cemetery, Quitman, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Joseph Bell, 55
TALLULAH - Joseph Bell, a machine operator, died Oct. 28. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Sam Brown, 47
DALLAS, Texas - Sam Brown formerly of Monroe, a construction worker, died Oct. 23. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.
Samuel Lee Brown, 19
TALLULAH - Samuel Lee Brown, a railroad employee, died Oct. 31. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Lodi D. Cole, 73
RUSTON - Lodi D. Cole, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial is at Evergreen Cemetery near Winnsboro.
Joel 'Jody' L. Cook, 42
DOWNSVILLE - Joel "Jody" L. Cook, a self-employed private investigator, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at Calvary Baptist Church, Vienna. Burial is at Holmesville Cemetery in Downsville under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Barney E. Cottingham, 73
WINNSBORO - Barney E. Cottingham, a teacher, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Thursday at the First United Methodist Church, Winnsboro. Burial is at Myrtle Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro. Visitation is from 3 to 6 p.m. today at Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Dan Phillip Mayo, 82
BASTROP - Dan Phillip "Sonny Buck" Mayo, a law enforcement agent from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries/farmer, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at the Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Dianne McMurray, 47
WINNSBORO - Dianne McMurray, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Christine Proctor, 55
TALLULAH - Christine Proctor, a homemaker, died Oct. 28. The funeral is noon Thursday at New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is at New Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Tallulah.
David Own Rodden, 59
SAVANNAH, Ga. - David Owen Rodden formerly of Monroe, an electrical lineman, died Saturday. The funeral is pending under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, St. John Street.
Sammie Sanders, 84
MER ROUGE - Sammie Sanders, a farmer, died Oct. 27. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Joe A.M.E., Bonita. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Ethel May Sprague, 85
Ethel May Gotschall Sprague of Monroe, a retired Ouachita Parish School librarian, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at First Presbyterian Church, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Friday at Douglass Cemetery in Douglass, Kansas, under the direction of Hilyard-Smith Funeral Home, Douglass. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until service time today at the church.


Thursday, November 4, 1999
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Cook, Joel "Jody" L.: 2 p.m. today, Calvary Baptist Church, Vienna
Cottingham, Barney E.: 10 a.m. today, First United Methodist Church, Winnsboro
Hezekiah, Pat Jr.: noon Friday, St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe
Mayo, Dan Phillip: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop
Proctor, Christine: noon today, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah
Sanders, Sammie: 2 p.m. today, St Joe A.M.E., Bonita
Malda Grafton Farrar, 87
BERNICE - Malda Grafton Farrar, a retired Bernice Garment Industry employee, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Bernice. Burial is at Pine Grove Cemetery, Bernice, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Bernice. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the church.
Leroy Jenkins Jr., 67
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Leroy Jenkins Jr., a farmer, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Lebanon Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Burial is at Gaither Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Era Mae Jordan, 85
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Era Mae Jordan, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Lake Providence. Burial is at the Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence.
Herbert William Kratz, 86
NEW CANEY, Texas - Herbert William Kratz, a refinery production supervisor, formerly of Monroe, died Wednesday. The funeral is 6:30 p.m. Friday at Brookside Funeral Home chapel, Houston. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
No burial-he's being cremated after funeral
Sherry Dianne McMurray, 47
WINNSBORO - Sherry Dianne McMurray, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville.
G. L. Morgan, 60
COLUMBIA - G.L. Morgan, a farmer, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Gussie Pullen, 94
TALLULAH - Gussie Pullen, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.
Loretta Reed, 89
Loretta Reed of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at the Lone Wa Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is from 1 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
David Owen Rodden, 59
SAVANNAH, Ga. - David Owen Rodden, an electrical lineman formerly of Monroe, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, St. John Street. Burial is at Forest Corner Cemetery in West Carroll Parish. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
George Savage, 81
DELHI - George Washington Savage, a farmer/rancher, died Wednesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Burial is at Lamar Cemetery, South Delhi, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
Winnfield Shaw, Sr., 69
Winnfield Shaw Sr. of Monroe, a mechanic, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Russell Tolliver, 52
WISNER - Russell Tolliver, a farmer, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Locust Hill Baptist Church, Extension. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
James Woods, 65
James Woods of Monroe, a retired construction worker, died Oct. 28. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at New Bright Star Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Corinne Barnes Wright, 83
CHICAGO - Corinne Barnes Wright, a buyer for Bonwitt Teller Department Store, died Oct. 29
The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home chapel, Lake Providence. Burial is at Lake Providence Cemetery.


Friday, November 5, 1999
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Farrar, Malda Grafton; 10 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Bernice
Hezekiah, Pat Jr.: noon today, St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe
Jenkins, Leroy Jr.: 1 p.m. Saturday, mount Lebanon Baptists Church, Lake Providence
Kratz, Herbert William: 6:30 p.m. today, Brookside Funeral Home chapel, Houston
Pullen, Gussie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Tallulah
Reed, Loretta: 2 p.m. today, Lone Wa Baptist Church, Monroe
Rodden, David Owen: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, St. John Street
Woods, James: 2 p.m. Saturday, New Bright Star Baptist Church, Monroe.
Wright, Corinne Barnes: 2 p.m. today, Brannum Funeral Home chapel, Lake Providence
Jimmy Sue Allen, 55
CALHOUN - Jimmy Sue Allen, a self-employed rental property worker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Mount Zion Cemetery, Calhoun.
Lela Mae Atkins, 86
RUSTON - Lela Mae Atkins, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Clay United Methodist Church. Burial is at Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Ruston, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Mary Baker, 93
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Mary Baker, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Burial is at Sweet Canaan Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Joseph Bell, 55
TALLULAH - Joseph Bell, a machine operator, died Oct. 28. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at New Bethel Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Sam Brown Jr., 44
Sam Brown Jr., a Dallas construction worker, died Oct. 23. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home Chapel in Monroe. Burial is at Southside Cemetery of Oak Grove under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.
Samuel Lee Brown, 19
TALLULAH - Samuel Lee Brown, a student and railroad worker, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at McCall High School in Tallulah. Burial is at New Oakwood Cemetery in Tallulah under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Tallulah.
Leslie E. Bryan, 65
YOUNGSVILLE - Leslie E. Bryan, a retired self-employed construction worker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Ledell Collins, 85
STERLINGTON - Ledell Collins, a laborer, died Oct. 28. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Avery Baptist Church, Sterlington. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Mount Ararat Cemetery, Sterlington.
Thomas L. Duffey, 71
Thomas L. Duffey of West Monroe, a retired route salesman, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Tommie Walsworth Earley, 88
ARCADIA - Tommie Walsworth Earley, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Burial is at Jonesboro Cemetery, Jonesboro.
Billy J. Foster, 68
Billy J. Foster of West Monroe, a Western Electric Telephone employee, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 10:30 a.m. until noon today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Mount Zion Cemetery, Calhoun.
Teressia L. Gilbert, 37
WINNFIELD - Teressia L. Gilbert, a nursing home employee, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Winnfield Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today and 8:30 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home. Burial is at Winnfield Cemetery, Winnfield.
Edna Thomas Jackson, 80
Edna Thomas Jackson of West Monroe, a retired telephone operator, died Wednesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Antioch Methodist Church cemetery, Eros.
Johnny L. Jones, 54
ASHEVHILLE, N.C. - Johnny L. Jones, a waiter, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.
Nellie Nover, 39
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Nellie Nover, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at North Star Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Burial is at Good Samaritan Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Walter Parker, 62
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Walter Parker, a retired U.S. postmaster formerly of Monroe, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Jesse (John) Roberts, 69
Jesse A. (John) Roberts of Monroe, a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Jesus the Good Shepherd Church in Monroe. Entombment is at Mulhearn Memorial park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.
Winnfield Shaw Sr., 69
Winnfield Shaw Sr., a mechanic, died Monday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial is at the church cemetery.
Minnie Lee Wright, 59
Minnie Lee Wright of Monroe, a cook, died Friday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.


Saturday, November 6, 1999
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Baker, Mary: 2 p.m. today, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Lake Providence
Bell, Joseph: 1 p.m. today, New Bethel Baptist Church, Tallulah
Brown, Sam Jr.: 2 p.m. today, Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Brown, Samuel Lee: 11 a.m. today, McCall High School, Tallulah
Collins, Ledell, 2 p.m. today, Mount Avery Baptist Church, Sterlington
Farrar, Malda Grafton; 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Bernice
Gilbert, Teressia L.: 11 a.m. today, Winnfield Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield
Jenkins, Leroy Jr.: 1 p.m. today, Mount Lebanon Baptists Church, Lake Providence
Jones, Johnny L.: 11 a.m. today, Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Nover, Nellie: 1 p.m. today, North Star Baptist Church, Lake Providence
Pullen, Gussie: 11 a.m. today, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Tallulah
Shaw, Winnfield Sr.: 1 p.m. today, Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville
Woods, James: 2 p.m. today, New Bright Star Baptist Church, Monroe.
Wright, Minnie Lee: 1 p.m. today, Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe
Doyle Barham Jr., 69
RUSTON - Doyle Barham Jr., a truck driver for Manville Forest Products, died Thursday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at New Prospect Baptist Church, near Dubach. Burial is at Colvin Memorial Cemetery, Dubach, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Franklin D. Bonier, 62
HODGE - Franklin D. Bonier, a maintenance worker, died Thursday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Galilee Baptist Church, Hodge. Visitation is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of King's Funeral Home, Ruston.
Leslie E. Bryan, 65
YOUNGSVILLE - Leslie E. Bryan, a retired painting contractor, died Thursday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at New Era Church, New Era. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Bryan Matthew Crowell, infant
Bryan Matthew Crowell of West Monroe, infant son of Cheryl and Jay Crowell, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Peniel Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial is at Crossroads Cemetery, Grayson, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Ravyille.
Thomas L. Duffey, 71
Thomas L. Duffey of West Monroe, a retired salesman, died Friday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Memorial Park Mausoleum chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Bobby Frith, 73
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Bobby Frith, a mechanic, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Lake Providence. Burial is at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence.
John William Gaines Jr., 46
BASTROP - John "Bones" William Gaines Jr., an electrical engineer, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at Mer Rouge Cemetery, Mer Rouge.
Bernice Gamill, 77
RAYVILLE - Bernice Gamill, a retired Walmart sales clerk, died Friday. The funeral is at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Visitation is from 1 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Stevenson Cemetery, near Rayville.
Ernest 'Bud' Hunter, 72
JUDSONIA, Ark. - Ernest 'Bud' Hunter, a machinist, formerly of Pioneer, La., died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, La.
G.L. Morgan, 60
COLUMBIA - G.L. Morgan, a farmer, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Monday at St. Peter Baptist Church, Columbia. Burial is at St. Paul Cemetery, Columbia, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Ilda Simmons Oliver, 94
Ilda Simmons Oliver of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. to noon today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.


Sunday, November 7, 1999
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Gamil, Bernice: 2:30 p.m., today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville

Virginia L. Bishop, 50
RUSTON - Virginia L. Bishop of Bastrop, a homemaker, died Saturday in Shreveport. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.
Iva Lee Butler, 91
COLUMBIA - Iva Lee Butler of Columbia, a retired farmer, died Saturday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial is at Lowe Cemetery, Kelly, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Willard Lee Chandler, 63
Willard Lee Chandler of Clarksville, Tenn., a barge line worker, died Thursday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.
Visitation is from noon until 1 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial is at Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Ernest Hunter, 72
RAYVILLE - Ernest Hunter, a machinist, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of service Monday. Burial is in Epps Cemetery.
Paul Lusby, 53
BASTROP - Paul Lusby of Bastrop, owner and operator of Lusby's Heating and Cooling, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Central Church of Christ, Bastrop, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery, Collinston.
Iretha Pennington, 73
BASTROP - Iretha "Retha" Pennington of Bastrop, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Bonita Road Baptist Church, Bastrop, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lany Lane, of Monroe. Visitation is from noon to service time at the church. Burial will be at Gethsemane Church Cemetery, Bastrop.
Armie Reeves, 97
WINNSBORO - Armie Reeves of Winnsboro, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 2:30 p.m. today at Magnolia Baptist Church, near Winnsboro. Burial is at Harris Cemetery near Crowville under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Roger Richardson, 87
WINNSBORO - Roger "Black" Richardson of Winnsboro, a retired cement finisher, died Wednesday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Billy Joe Scott, 63
Billy Joe Scott of West Monroe, a retired postal worker, died Thursday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at New Chapel Hill Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is from 1 p.m. to time of service at the church. Burial is at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Erma Lee Simpson, 90
DELHI - Erma Lee Simpson of Delhi died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at True Vine Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation will be at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Edie Price Hoover Stokes, 86
NEWELLTON - Edie Price Hoover Stokes of Newellton, a retired saleslady, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today in the chapel of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will follow in Legion Memorial Cemetery in Newellton under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home. Visitation is from 1 to 2 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Mary Ruth Whatley, 94
Mary Ruth Whatley of Monroe, a librarian, died Friday. Funeral services are at 3 p.m. today at the Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is in Rayville Masonic Cemetery, Rayville.
Hilda Bullock Wyatt, 66
BASTROP - Hilda Bullock Wyatt of Bastrop, a retired IPCO employee, died Saturday.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Golden Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be at the Bonita Road Baptist Church cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home.


Monday, November 8, 1999
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Bonier, Franklin D.: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Galilee Baptist Church, Hodge.
Ernest Hunter: 2 p.m. Monday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Morgan, G.L. : 1 p.m. today, St. Peter Baptist Church, Columbia.
Erma Lee Simpson: 11 a.m. today, True Vine Baptist Church, Delhi.
Vivian A. Ferguson, 73
RAYVILLE - Vivian A. Ferguson, a homemaker, died Friday. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday graveside at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.
Effie Covington Gates, 82
Effie Covington Gates, a seamstress, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until time of service today. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
Effie Jordan, 95
JONESBORO - Effie Jordan, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel in Jonesboro. Visitation will be held beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday. Burial will be at Fellowship Cemetery, Jonesboro.
Colburn 'Hoyt' Moncrief Sr., 75
Colburn "Hoyt" Moncrief Sr., of Monroe, retired from Ouachita Parish Sheriffs Office and owner of J&M Investigations, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.
J.C. 'Red' Munholland, 58
J.C. "Red" Munholland of West Monroe, owner of Munholland Tree Service, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Calvin Murphy, 75
Calvin Murphy of Monroe, co-owner of Ace Claims Service, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today.
Roger W. 'Black' Richardson, 87
WINNSBORO - Roger W. "Black" Richardson, a retired cement finisher, died Thursday. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the True Light Baptist Church in Winnsboro. Burial will be at Rest Haven Cemetery, Winnsboro. Visitation will be 7-8 p.m. Tuesday at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Myrtle Roberts, 88
Myrtle Roberts of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Alymer H. Rockett, 75
JUNCTION CITY, ARK. - Alymer H. Rockett, a farmer and grocer, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Bethel Baptist Church, Lillie. Visitation will be until noon today at Bailey Funeral Home chapel in Junction City. Burial will be at Roselawn Cemetery, Junction City.
Jo Ann S. Russell, 51
MARION - Jo Ann S. Russell, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at the Haile Church of Christ, Haile. Burial will be at Spigener Cemetery near Linville under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville.
Ruby Rosalind Kilpatrick Smith, 63
JENA - Ruby Rosalind Kilpatrick Smith, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Midway Baptist Church, Jena. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Jena under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Jena.
David 'Joe' Still, 56
BASTROP - David "Joe" Still, a Guide plant employee, died Saturday. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home chapel in Bastrop. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.
Jared Hollis Strickland, 18
Jared Hollis Strickland, student, of West Monroe, died Saturday. Services will be 10 a.m. today in the Feazel Chapel of the First Baptist Church of West Monroe. Burial will be at Bethany Baptist Cemetery in Hebert under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time at the church.


Tuesday, November 9, 1999
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Bonier, Franklin D.: 2 p.m. today, Galilee Baptist Church, Hodge
Ferguson, Vivian A.: 10:30 a.m. today, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery
Jordan, Effie: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro
Richardson, Roger 'Black': 2 p.m. Wednesday, True Light Baptist Church, Winnsboro
Roberts, Myrtle: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe
Still, David 'Joe': 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.
Wilson Lindsey Coit, 88
NEWELLTON - Wilson Lindsey Coit, a retired automobile dealer, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Cassie Lee Eaton, 67
CROWVILLE - Cassie Lee Eaton, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.
Rev. George Henry Ellis, 84
VIDALIA - The Rev. George Henry Ellis, a minister, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Ferriday United Pentecostal Church, Ferriday. Burial is at Highland Park Cemetery, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Otis Leroy 'Roy' Erwin, 87
TALLULAH - Otis Leroy 'Roy' Erwin, a retired mechanic and farmer, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Visitation is 5:30-7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Silver Cross Cemetery, Tallulah.
Donna Chappell Givens, 43
TRANSYLVANIA - Donna Chappell Givens, a merchant, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Transylvania Baptist Church, Transylvania. Burial is at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Louis R. Jones, 82
FERRIDAY - Louis R. Jones, a mortician and funeral director, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Davis and Jones Mortuary, Ferriday.
Effie Jordan, 95
JONESBORO - Effie Jordan, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Fellowship Cemetery, Quitman.
Willie Linn Jr., 73
Willie Linn Jr. of West Monroe, a retired construction worker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Sheila McLeland, 63
Sheila McLeland of West Monroe, a nurse's aide, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.
J.C. Munholland, 58
J.C. Munholland of West Monroe, a tree service owner, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Ouachita Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Epps Cemetery, Epps, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Walter Allen Parker, 62
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Walter Allen Parker, a retired postal worker, formerly of Monroe, died Thursday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at the chapel of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial is at Bellmont Park Cemetery, Youngstown, Ohio.
Myrtle Roberts, 88
Myrtle Roberts of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
Commander Thomas V. McEnery, 85
OAK RIDGE - Commander Thomas V. McEnery, a retired U.S. Naval commander, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.
Leona Petersen Stanford, 64
JONESBORO - Leona Petersen Stanford, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Jessamine Margretta Rogers, 81
Jessamine Margretta Rogers of West Monroe, a retired grocery store owner, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on St. John Street, Monroe.
Lt. Col. Angelo John Scalia, 83
Lt. Col. Angelo John Scalia of West Monroe, a retired U.S. Air Force pilot, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.


Wednesday, November 10, 1999
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Richardson, Roger 'Black': 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, True Light Baptist Church, Winnsboro
Erwin, Otis Leroy 'Roy': 10 a.m. today, Wednesday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah.
Givens, Donna Chappell: 11 a.m. today, Wednesday at Transylvania Baptist Church, Transylvania.
McLeland, Sheila: 11 a.m. today, Wednesday at Transylvania Baptist Church, Transylvania.
Parker, Walter Allen: 1 p.m. today, Wednesday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
William Bates, 61
ST. JOSEPH - William Bates died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Emmett Lee Brown Sr., 88
RAYVILLE-Emmett Lee Brown Sr., a cotton farmer, died Sunday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church in Rayville. There is no visitation. Burial will be at Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral home of Rayville.
Kayla Omeria Kelly, infant
RAYVILLE - Kayla Omeria Kelly, infant daughter of Jacqueline Grant and Robert Lee Kelly, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Lee Norris, 65
MARION - Lee Norris, a farmer, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.
Eartha LeAnn Smith, 73
Eartha LeAnn Smith of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at New Bright Star Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.
Leona LaVerne Stanford, 64
JONESBORO - Leona LaVerne Stanford, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Thursday at Hodge United Methodist Church, Hodge. Burial is at Hodge Cemetery, Hodge.
Donald Lee 'Steve' Stephens, 67
GOODYEAR, Ariz. - Donald Lee 'Steve' Stephens, a retired technical sergeant with the U.S. Air Force, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Burial is at Lake Providence City Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Helen Thompson, 66
WEST MONROE - Helen Thompson, a homemaker died Tuesday. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Indian Village cemetery in Calhoun.
Dave L. White, 41
TALLULAH - Dave L. White died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Tallulah.


Thursday, November 11, 1999
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Smith, Eartha LeAnn: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Bright Star Baptist Church, Monroe
Stanford, Leona LaVerne: 10 a.m. today, Hodge United Methodist Church, Hodge
Stephens, Donald 'Steve': 2 p.m. Sunday, First Baptist Church, Lake Providence
Thompson, Helen: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.
James F. 'Jimmy' Hagan, 73
OAK GROVE - James F. 'Jimmy' Hagan, a farmer, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at Macedonia Baptist Church, near Oak Grove. Visitation is until service time at the church. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Berniesteen Hayden, 79
Berniesteen Hayden of West Monroe, a teacher, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Friday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Calhoun. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at the church cemetery.
William Bryant Hobbs, 81
William Bryant Hobbs of Monroe, a retired farmer, formerly of Bastrop, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at Carter Cemetery, Collinston.
Rufus 'Monk' McCray, 87
RINGGOLD - Rufus 'Monk' McCray, a retired groundman for the city of Ruston, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home. Burial is at St. Rest Cemetery, Hico.
Thomas V. McEnery, 85
OAK RIDGE - Thomas V. McEnery, a retired U.S. Navy commander, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rayville. Burial is at St. Matthew's Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.
Laura Nelson, 94
CLAYTON - Laura Nelson, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
James Rivers, 83
James Rivers of Monroe, a retired sawmill worker, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at First Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Lt. Col. Angelo John Scalia, 83
Lt. Col. Angelo John Scalia of West Monroe, a retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col., died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at St. Paschal Catholic Church, West Monroe. Burial is at St. Paschal Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Moses Wilson, 59
Moses Wilson of Monroe, a machine operator, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.


Friday, November 12, 1999
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Hagan, James F. 'Jimmy' : 2 p.m. today, Macedonia Baptist Church, near Oak Grove.
Hayden, Berniesteen: 11 a.m. today, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Calhoun
McCray, Rufus 'Monk': 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston.
Rivers, James: 1 p.m. Saturday at First Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe
Smith, Eartha LeAnn: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Bright Star Baptist Church, Monroe
Stephens, Donald 'Steve': 2 p.m. Sunday, First Baptist Church, Lake Providence

Era Andrews, 89
HOMER - Era Andrews, a homemaker, died Nov. 6. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Rising Star Baptist Church. Burial is at Union Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home Inc. Visitation is from 7 to 8 p.m. today.
Loyce E. Bass, 55
SPRINGHILL - Loyce E. Bass, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Bailey Mortuary Inc., Springhill.
William Bates, 61
ST. JOSEPH - William Bates of St. Joseph died Sunday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Guildfield Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Burial is at Panola Cemetery, St. Joseph, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Robert Leonard Bean, 60
STRONG, Ark. - Robert Leonard Bean, a log cutter, died Monday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Saturday at Batts Chapel Baptist Church, Huttig, Ark. Visitation is from 6 to 7 p.m. today at the Union Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Bill W. Bedgood, 84
Bill W. Bedgood, a farmer, died Wednesday. Graveside services were at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Tallulah under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Laronzo Bennett, 25
WISNER - Laronzo Bennett, a laborer, died Nov. 5. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Wisner. Burial is at Hope Estate Cemetery in Wisner under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is from 6 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel.
William Brown, 83
JONESVILLE - William Cowser "W.C." Brown, a retired merchant, died Thursday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Saturday at Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial is at Alice in Wonderland Cemetery, Wildsville. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home.
Betty Cunningham, 83
SAN JOSE - Betty Cunningham formerly of Lake Providence, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Cassie Lee Eaton, 67
CROWVILLE - Cassie Lee Eaton, a homemaker, died Nov. 6. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of McFarland's Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Fred W. Galloway, 68
WINNSBORO - Fred W. Galloway, a retired Shell Oil Company employee, died Tuesday. The funeral was at 2 p.m. Thursday at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at the Myrtle Memorial Cemetery near Winnsboro under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Henry Glasper, 77
CLAYTON - Henry Glasper, a laborer, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Woodford Humphries, 80
NEWELLTON - Woodford Grady Humphries, a lawyer and Navy WW II Veteran, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church of Newellton. Burial is at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton, under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Emma Jones, 90
WISNER - Emma Jones, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Wisner. Burial is at Hope Estates Cemetery, Wisner, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Melvin 'Zeke' Jordan, 56
CLARKS - Melvin "Zeke" Jordan, a welder, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Burial is at the Old Bethel Cemetery, Clarks. Visitation is from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of Services Saturday at the funeral home.
Willie Linn Jr., 73
Willie Linn Jr. of West Monroe, a retired construction worker, died Sunday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Saturday at New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is from 6 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Wallace Milton Marson, 70
CASTOR - Wallace Milton Marson, a Louisiana State Trooper, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial is at Pine Grove Cemetery, Lucky. Visitation is from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Elsie L. Pikes, 76
WINNFIELD - Elsie L. Pikes, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Saturday at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Winnfield. Burial is at the Winnfield Cemetery, Winnfield. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Winnfield Funeral Home, Winnfield.
Hallard Pounds, 95
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - Hallard Pounds, formerly of Hodge, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Saturday at the New Friendship Baptist Church, Gansville. Burial is at the church cemetery. Visitation is from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at Winnfield Funeral Home, Winnfield.
Lee Norris Rawlings, 65
Lee Norris Rawlings of Monroe, a logger, died Monday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Jerusalem Church of God in Christ, Marion. Burial is at Concord Cemetery, Marion, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Monroe.
Johnnie C. Robinson, 67
WINNSBORO - Johnnie C. Robinson, a retired farmer, died Thursday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Saturday at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Harris Cemetery, Crowville, under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Saturday until time of services at the funeral home.
Alonzo Glen Sanders, 27
DALLAS - Alonzo Glen Sanders, formerly of Oak Grove, a counselor, died Monday. The funeral is at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Minister's Institute, Eudora, Ark. Burial is at Hill Cemetery, Eudora, under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Eartha Lean Smith, 73
Eartha Lean Smith of Monroe, a homemaker, died Nov. 6. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Saturday at New Bright Star Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is from 6 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
James Toston, 75
OAK GROVE - James Toston, a retired custodian, died Monday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Green Grove Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Burial is at the Southside Cemetery, Oak Grove, under direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is from 2 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Sally Elizabeth Weeks, 81
GOLDONNA - Sally Elizabeth Weeks, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Yankee Springs Baptist Church, Goldonna. Burial is the Yankee Springs Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home Inc., Winnfield. Visitation is from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home and from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the church.
Dave White, 41
TALLULAH - Dave White, a construction worker, died Monday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Zion Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is at the New Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Moses C. Wilson, 59
Moses Christopher Wilson of Monroe, a machine operator, died Monday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is from 5 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.


Saturday, November 13, 1999
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Andrews, Era: 1 p.m. today, Rising Star Baptist Church
Bates, William: 11 a.m. today, Guildfield Baptist Church, St. Joseph
Bean, Robert Leonard: 10 a.m. today, Batts Chapel Baptist church, Huttig
Bennett, Laronzo: 1 p.m. today, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Wisner
Brown, William: 10 a.m. today, Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday
Eaton, Cassie Lee: 2 p.m. today, Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville
Jones, Emma: 11 a.m. today, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Wisner
Jordan, Melvin "Zeke": 2 p.m. today, Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia
Linn, Willie Jr.: 11 a.m. today, New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe.
Marson, Wallace Milton: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
McCray, Rufus 'Monk': 2 p.m. today, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston.
Pikes, Elsie L.: 11 a.m. today, Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Winnfield.
Pounds, Hallard: 2 p.m. today, New Friendship Baptist Church, Gansville.
Rawlings, Lee Norris: 1 p.m. today, Jerusalem Church of God in Christ, Marion.
Rivers, James: 1 p.m. today, First Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Robinson, Johnnie C.: 2 p.m. today, Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro.
Sanders, Alonzo Glen: 2:30 p.m. today, Ministers Institute, Eudora.
Smith, Eartha LeAnn: 1 p.m. today, New Bright Star Baptist Church, Monroe
Stephens, Donald 'Steve': 2 p.m. Sunday, First Baptist Church, Lake Providence
Smith, Eartha Lean: 1 p.m. today, New Bright Star Baptist Church, Monroe
Stephens, Donald 'Steve": 2 p.m. Sunday. First Baptist Church, Lake Providence
Toston, James: 1 p.m. today, Green Grove Baptist Church, Oak Grove
Weeks, Sally Elizabeth: 2 p.m. today, Yankee Springs Baptist Church, Goldonna
White, Dave: 1 p.m. today, Zion Baptist Church, Tallulah
Wilson, Moses C.: 1 p.m. today, St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe

Bobby Allbritton Sr., 52
Bobby Allbritton of West Monroe, owner of Southern Land Maintenance and Construction Inc., died Friday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Monday at McClendon Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
J. L. Anders, 71
WEST MONROE - Mr. J. L. Anders, died Saturday at Glenwood Memorial Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Funeral will will be 2 PM Monday, November 15, 1999 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel - West Monroe. Interment will be in Twin City Memorial Gardens - West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Loyce K. Bass, 55
SPRINGHILL - Loyce K. Bass, "Sister Bass" of Springhill, died Thursday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Monday at the Springhill United Pentecostal Church, Springhill. Burial is at the Springhill City Cemetery, Springhill.
Elizabeth Billings, 85
PIONEER - Elizabeth Billings, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Cox Funeral Home Inc. chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at the Unity Cemetery, Pioneer.
Frankie Fountain, 74
DELHI - Frankie Fountain, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.
Edna Irene Fowler, 78
PIONEER - Edna Irene Flower, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at Epps Cemetery, Epps, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
J.D. Garnett, 65
CLARKS - J.D. Garnett, a retired pilot/crop duster, died Friday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Monday at the Old Bethel Baptist Church, Clarks. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Homes, Columbia. Visitation is from from 3 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. until time of service Monday at the church.
Casama Lee Griffin, 55
GRAYSON - Casama Lee Griffin, a bus driver, died Thursday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Monday at Cedar Grove Baptist Church, Grayson. Burial is at Cedar Grove Baptist Church, Grayson, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is from 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home chapel.
Rev. Chester Jones,
TALLULAH - Rev. Chester Jones, a minister, died Friday. The funeral is pending under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.
Betty C. Kilcrease, 66
VIXEN - Betty C. Kilcrease, a retired South Central Bell employee, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Connie Mitchell, 45
ROBELINE - Connie Mitchell, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at McKnight Cemetery, Rayville, under the direction of Warren Meadows Funeral Home, Many.
Larisa W. Mitchell, 35
Larisa Williams Mitchell of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at the First Church of God, Monroe. Burial is at the Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 to 11:30 a.m. today at the funeral home.
Velma Standley, 83
JENA - Velma Standley, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Sunday at Hixson Bros. Inc. of Jena. Burial is at Belah Cemetery, Trout.
Kathron Tabon, 96
BASTROP - Kathron Tabon, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Sunday at Funerals by McFarland Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial is at Blooming Shade Cemetery, Kilbourne. Visitation is from 6 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Annie Terry, 94
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Annie Terry, a homemaker, died Nov. 7. The funeral is at 1 p.m. today at the North Star Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Burial is at Good Samaritan Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Robert W. Younger Sr., 67
BASTROP - Robert W. Younger, a retired teacher, died Thursday. The funeral is at 10:30 a.m. today at Christ Episcopal Church, Bastrop. Burial is at 2:30 p.m. at Melton Cemetery, Winnfield, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.


Sunday, November 14, 1999
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Allbritton, Bobby: 10 a.m. Monday, McClendon Baptist Church, West Monroe
Bass, Loyce K. "Sister Bass", 2 p.m. Monday, Springhill United Pentecostal Church, Springhill
Garnett, J.D.: 10 a.m. Monday, Old Bethel Baptist Church, Clarks
Griffin, Casama Lee; 1 p.m. Monday, Cedar Grove Baptist Church, Grayson
Stephens, Donald 'Steve': 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Lake Providence
Standley, Velma: 2 p.m. today,Hixson Bros. Inc., Jena
Tabon, Kathron: 1 p.m. today, Funerals by McFarland chapel, Monroe

Helen Maurice Ayers, 78
FARMERVILLE ­ Helen Maurice Owens Ayers, a homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside services are at 10 a.m. Monday at Olive Branch Cemetery, near El Dorado, Ark. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville.
Margie Marie Bilbo, 92
TALLULAH ­ Margie Marie Bilbo, a homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside services are at 4 p.m. today at Silver Cross Cemetery, Tallulah. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah.
Jewell Dee Copes, 71
TALLULAH ­ Jewell Dee Copes, a retired nurse, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tallulah.
Margaret Ellington, 87
Margaret Ellington of Monroe, a retired secretary at the Ouachita Parish District Attorney's office, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Irma Rea Hearne, 83
CHATHAM ­ Irma Rea Hearne, a clerk in the retail industry, died Saturday. Graveside services are at 10 a.m. Monday at Concord Methodist Cemetery, Chatham, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Charlie E. Nance Sr., 54
BASTROP ­ Charlie E. Nance Sr., the principal of Pine Grove School in Bastrop, died Saturday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial is at New Salem Cemetery, Oak Ridge, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Laura Nelson, 94
Laura Nelson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is at noon Monday at St. Mark Baptist Church, Clayton. Burial is at Garden of Rest Cemetery, Clayton, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Anna Ruth Stratton, 76
LILLIE ­ Anna Ruth Stratton, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is at 3 p.m. today at Bethel Baptist Church, Lillie. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home, El Dorado, Ark.
Donald Lee Stephens, 67
GOODYEAR, Ariz. ­ Donald Lee 'Steve' Stephens, a retired tech sergeant with the U.S. Air Force, died Sunday, Nov. 7. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Lake Providence, La. Burial is at Lake Providence City Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Maudine V. Woods, 57
WINNSBORO ­ Maudine V. Woods, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.


Monday, November 15, 1999
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Allbritton, Bobby: 10 a.m. today, McClendon Baptist Church, West Monroe
Ayers, Helen Maurice Owens: 10 a.m. today, Olive Branch Cemetery, near El Dorado, Ark.
Bass, Loyce K. "Sister Bass", 2 p.m. today, Springhill United Pentecostal Church, Springhill
Garnett, J.D.: 10 a.m. today, Old Bethel Baptist Church, Clarks
Griffin, Casama Lee; 1 p.m. today, Cedar Grove Baptist Church, Grayson
Hearne, Irma Rea: 10 a.m. today, Concord Methodist Cemetery, Chatham
Nance, Charlie E. Sr.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, First Baptist Church, Bastrop
Nelson, Laura: noon today, St. Mark Baptist Church, Clayton
O.D. Allbritton, 67
TROUT - O.D. Allbritton, the owner of A&B Upholstery Shop and a retired civil services employee, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Midway Baptist Church, Jena. Burial is at Chalk Hill Cemetery, Little Creek, under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Jena.
Myrtie B. Bedgood, 77
Myrtie B. Bedgood of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn, West Monroe.
Tommie Billingslea, 48
TALLULAH - Tommie Billingslea, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.
Margaret E. Ellington, 87
Margaret E. Ellington of Monroe, a retired secretary, died Friday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.
Opal Jennings, 91
Opal Jennings of West Monroe, a retired Avon sales representative, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
James E. 'Jim' Jones, 54
START - James E. 'Jim' Jones, a computer program analyst, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Crew Lake United Methodist Church, Start. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Start Cemetery, Start, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.
Betty C. Kilcrease, 66
VIXEN - Betty C. Kilcrease, retired phone system employee, died Friday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at the Claiborne Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be at the Riverview Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Gerald McKinney, 73
EPPS - Gerald McKinney, a retired farmer, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Maudine V. Woods, 57
WINNSBORO - Maudine V. Woods, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Temple Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burial is at Shady Grove Cemetery, near Jigger, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.


Tuesday, November 16, 1999
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Nance, Charlie E. Sr.: 10 a.m. today, Tuesday, First Baptist Church, Bastrop
P.J. Bumgardner, 85
P.J. Bumgardner of West Monroe, a retired Howard Brothers employee, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Evelyn Burrell, 72
Evelyn Burrell of Monroe, a retired beautician, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Joyce Callender, 71
URANIA - Joyce Ophelia Sanders Callender, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Ebeneezer Baptist Church at Little Creek. Burial is at the Urania Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until service time today at the church.
Evans Fairley, 79
Evans Fairley of Monroe, a machine operator, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Frankie Lee Fountain, 74
DELHI - Frankie Lee Fountain, a retired cook, died Friday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Palestine Baptist Church, Warden. Burial is at the church cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. today at McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi
Kenneth Givens, 65
Kenneth Givens, owner/operator of Dirt Contracting, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.
Willie Glasper, 77
CLAYTON - Willie Glasper, an engineer, died Nov. 10. The funeral is 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mark Baptist Church in Clayton. Burial is at Clayton Garden of Rest Cemetery, Clayton under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church.
Lillian Everett Graves, 79
BOSSIER CITY - Lillian Everett Graves, a retired elementary teacher, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mount Union Baptist Church near Spearsville. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Edward Scott Harrell, 60
RAYVILLE - Edward Scott Harrell, a farmer, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Archibald Church of Christ, Archibald. Burial is at Lynn Cemetery, Archibald, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the church.
Erma Easter Hill, 80
OAK GROVE - Erma Easter Hill, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 2:30 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at Forest Corners Cemetery near Oak Grove under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Opal E. Jennings, 91
Opal Elizabeth Jennings of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Whites Ferry Road Church of Christ, West Monroe. Burial is at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Lawton, Ok. Under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is from 6 to 8:30 p.m. today at the church.
Gerald McKinney, 73
EPPS - Gerald McKinney, a retired farmer, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at Forest Cemetery, Forest. Visitation is from 8:30 until time of services today at the funeral home.
Andrew Nash, 13
Andrew Nash, a student at Carroll Junior High School, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Zinnie Elvis Robinson, 87
JONESBORO - Zinnie Elvis Robinson, an auto body repairman, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial is at Springhill Cemetery, Jonesboro.
Harold Gene Smith, 63
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Harold Gene Smith, former owner/operator of a café, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Lamy Lane. Burial is at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to service time Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home.


Wednesday, November 17, 1999
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362- 0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day.
Previously announced
Fountain, Frankie Lee: 1 p.m. today, Palestine Baptist Church, Warden
Glasper, Willie: 11:30 a.m. today, St. Mark Baptist Church, Clayton
Harrell, Edward Scott: 2 p.m. today, Archibald Church of Christ, Archibald
Jennings, Opal E.: 10 a.m. today, White's Ferry Road Church of Christ, West Monroe
Smith, Harold Gene: 2 p.m. today, North Minster Church, Monroe
Myrtie Bedgood, 77
Myrtie Bedgood of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
P.J. Bumgardner, 85
P.J. Bumgardner of West Monroe, a retired Howard Brothers employee, died Monday. The funeral is at 11:30 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
Eric Britt, 14
Eric Britt of West Monroe, a student, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial is at Beulah Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. until service time Friday at the church.
Beatrice Carpenter, 86
WINNFIELD - Beatrice Carpenter, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Bethlehem Baptist Church. Burial is at Bethlehem Cemetery, Calvin, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Winnfield.
Kate M. Edwards, 88
STERLINGTON - Kate M. Edwards, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane.
Bessie Virginia Freund, 72
BASTROP - Bessie Virginia "Gin" Freund, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Thursday at Oak Hill Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial is at Carter Cemetery, Collinston, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Henry Glasper, 77
CLAYTON - Henry Glasper, an engineer, died Nov. 10. The funeral is at 11:30 a.m. today at St. Mark Baptist Church in Clayton. Burial is at Clayton Garden of Rest Cemetery, Clayton, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is from 10 to 11:30 a.m. today at the church.
Betty Sullivan Glennon, 67
Betty Sullivan Glennon of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Clark Springs Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial is at the church cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the church under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Rowand Martin, 77
BASTROP - Rowand "Curley" Martin, a retired International Paper Co. employee, died Monday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at Causey Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Pauline H. Penuell, 84
DOUGLAS - Pauline Holstead Penuell, a retired employee from the Lincoln Council on Aging, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial is at Douglas Cemetery, Douglas. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Ira Simmons, 89
Ira Simmons of Monroe, a mechanic, died Nov. 11. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Baptist Church, Alto. Burial is at Hall Cemetery, Alto, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is from 6 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Jack L. Smith, 73
Jack L. Smith of Monroe, owner/operator of Antique Acres Mobil Home Park, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the McClenndon Baptist Church, West Monroe. Graveside services are 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Magnolia Baptist Church Cemetery in Saline. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Andrew Stroughter, 52
TALLULAH - Andrew Stroughter, a Corps of Engineers employee, died Nov. 11. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Thursday at Shackleford Baptist Church, Newellton. Burial is at Martin Chapel Cemetery, Newellton, under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Visitation is from 2 to 5 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel and from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at New Bethel Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Clayton Winters Sr., 62
WINNSBORO - Clayton "Curley" Winters Sr., an oil roughneck, died Tuesday. Graveside services are at 2 p.m. at South Central Cemetery, Wisner, under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Daniel Wright, 42
OAKLAND, Calif. - Daniel Wright formerly of Monroe, a furniture mover, died Nov. 8. The funeral is pending under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.


Thursday, November 18, 1999
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Britt, Eric: 10 a.m. Friday, First Baptist Church, West Monroe
Freund, Bessie Virginia: 2 p.m. today, Oak Hill Baptist Church, Bastrop
Martin, Rowand: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel
Penuell, Pauline H.: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston
Simmons, Ira: 1 p.m. today, St. Joseph Baptist Church, Alto
Smith, Jack L.: 10:30 a.m. today, McClenndon Baptist Church, West Monroe
Stroughter, Andrew: 1 p.m. today, Shackleford Baptist Church, Newellton
Evelyn Gunn Burrell, 72
Evelyn Gunn Burrell of Monroe, an entrepreneur, died Sunday. The funeral is 3:15 p.m. Friday at the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Garden in Monroe under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is from noon to 6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel in Monroe.
Maud Daniel Cagle, 96
MANGHAM - Maud Daniel Cagle, a retired store clerk, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Gwin Cemetery, Mangham. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until time of service today at the funeral home.
Berry Cassey, 24
Berry Cassey of Monroe died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Mount Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery, Jonesboro, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Geraldine F. Duke, 84
MONTEREY - Geraldine F. O'Rourke Duke, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
* Kate M. Edwards, 88
Kate M. Edwards of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is
Wallace 'Brudgie' Frasier, 73
DUBACH - Wallace "Brudgie" Frasier, a retired LADOTD employee, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at Mineral springs Baptist Church in Dubach. Burial is at Mineral Springs Cemetery, Dubach, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Frances E. Gunter, 79
OAK GROVE - Frances E. Gunter, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at Lanes Ferry Baptist Church. Burial is at Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove, under the direction of Cox Funeral Homes Inc., Oak Grove.
Doc C. Howard, 80
URANIA - Doc C. Howard, a maintenance employee with La. Pacific Lumber Co., died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.
Travis H. Kilpatrick, 83
Travis H. Kilpatrick, a retired chemical inspector, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Lamy Lane. Burial is at Frantom Chapel Cemetery, Eros. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until time of service at Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane.
Beniva Messer, 65
HEBERT - Beniva Messer, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at Smith Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Gary Myles, 36
WINNSBORO - Gary Myles of Winnsboro died Monday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Shiloh Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burial is at Morning Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity, under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
* Andrew Nash, 13
Andrew Nash, a student at Carroll Junior High School, died Saturday. The funeral is
Milton Smith, 92
Milton Smith of Monroe, a laborer, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Ann Calhoun Taylor, 81
RAYVILLE - Ann Calhoun Taylor, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is pending under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Rayville.
Eva Mae Walker, 79
CHICAGO, Ill. - Eva Mae Walker formerly of Gilbert, a housekeeper, died Sunday. The funeral is noon Saturday at Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Gethsemane Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Leonard 'Len' White, 71 cremation
GEORGETOWN - Leonard Earl "Len" White, owner of an oil company and a former Navy seal, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at Georgetown Baptist Church, Georgetown under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnnboro.
Daniel Wright, 42
OAKLAND, Calif. - Daniel Wright, a furniture mover, died Nov. 8. The funeral is 11 a.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland Chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Garden, Monroe. Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home chapel.


Friday, November 19, 1999
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Britt, Eric: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, West Monroe
Burrell, Evelyn Gunn: 3:15 p.m. today, Tabernacle Baptist Church, Monroe
Cassey, Berry: 1 p.m. Saturday, Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe
Frasier, Wallace 'Brudgie': 2 p.m. today, Mineral Springs Baptist Church, Dubach
Gunter, Frances E: 2 p.m. today, Lanes Ferry Baptist Church
Messer, Beniva: 10 a.m. today, Smith Cemetery, West Monroe
Myles, Gary: 1 p.m. Saturday, Shiloh Baptist Church, Winnsboro
Walker, Eva Mae: noon Saturday, Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Monroe
White, Leonard 'Len': 10 a.m. today, Georgetown Baptist Church, Georgetown
Wright, Daniel: 11 a.m. today, Funerals by McFarland chapel, Monroe
Mary Viola Ballard, 82
MERIDIAN, Miss. - Mary Viola Ballard, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Barham Funeral Home, Meridian. Local arrangements are under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Lucille Bass, 81
Lucille Bass of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 3 p.m. Saturday at the First Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Visitation is from 1 to 6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Milton Berry, 47
OAK GROVE - Milton Berry, a farmer, died Nov. 11. The funeral is 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Burial is at Southside Cemetery, Oak Grove, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at the church.
Tommie Lee Billingslea, 48
TALLULAH - Tommie Lee Billingslea, a construction worker, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the New Bethel Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is at the New Oakwood Cemetery, Fortune Fork, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.
Mary Frances Brown, 95
PIONEER - Mary Frances Brown, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at New Forest Cemetery, Forest, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Dudley Dale Crawford, 81
BASTROP - Dudley Dale Crawford, a farmer and rancher, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Geraldine F. Duke, 84
MONTEREY - Geraldine F. O'Rourke Duke, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial is at Oswalt Family Cemetery, Lismore. Visitation is from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Kate M. Edwards, 88
Kate Maroney Edwards of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Lamy Lane. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Evans Fairley, 79
Evans Fairley of Monroe, a machine operator, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is from noon to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Willie Fields , 56
Willie Fields of Monroe, an University of Louisiana at Monroe employee, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Atlas Harrison, 82
BASTROP - Atlas Harrison, a retired International Paper Co. employee, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at First Assembly of God, Bastrop. Burial is at Beekman Cemetery, Beekman, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home.
Doc C. Howard, 80
URANIA - Doc C. Howard, a maintenance employee with Louisiana-Pacific Lumber Co., died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church of Urania. Burial is at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Olla.
Ollie Faye Howell, 48
CRESTVIEW, Fla. - Ollie Faye Howell, a military secretary, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Artee Jackson, 84
Artee Jackson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Nov. 15. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Visitation is from 4 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Rev. Chester Jones, 81
TALLULAH - Rev. Chester Jones, a minister, died Nov. 12. The funeral is 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Rose Hill Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is at the Mount Cellers Cemetery, Fortune Fork, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.
Cora A. King, 103
WINNFIELD - Cora A. King, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Winnfield. Burial is at Moore Cemetery, Dubberly. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday at
Bernice Loyed, 82
Bernice "Minnie Pearl" Loyed, a retired waitress, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Rev. Richard Miles Jr., 62
The Rev. Richard Ovis Miles Jr., an assistant superintendent of the Monroe City Schools system, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at New Tabernacle Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at St. Joe Bethel Cemetery, Kelly. Visitation is from 1 to 6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Cordell Miller, 77
WINNSBORO - Cordell Miller, a retired Louisiana Power and Light lineman, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Oak Grove Cemetery near Winnsboro. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until time of service today at the funeral home.
Andrew Nash, 13
Andrew Nash, a student at Carroll Junior High School, died Saturday. The funeral is 3 p.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at St. Matthews Cemetery, Mangham.
Joseph Richardson, 67
RAYVILLE - Joseph Richardson, a machine operator, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Mary Sanders, 92
Mary Sanders of Monroe, a homemaker, died Nov. 13. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Mary Gross Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at St. Peter Rock Cemetery, Rayville, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
William 'Woody' Seale, 84
MER ROUGE - William "Woody" Seale, a retired papermill security officer, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Freewill Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial is at Maplewood Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the church.
Jarrett Weathersby, 73
DELHI - Jarrett Weathersby, a farmer, died Nov. 14. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Waverly. Burial is at Waverly Cemetery, Waverly, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.


Saturday, November 20, 1999
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Bass, Lucille: 3 p.m. today, First Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe, Berry, Milton: 1:30 p.m. today, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Oak Grove
Billingslea, Tommie Lee: 11 a.m. today, New Bethel Baptist Church, Tallulah
Brown, Mary Frances: 10 a.m. today, New Forest Cemetery, Forest
Cassey, Berry: 1 p.m. today, Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe
Duke, Geraldine F.: 11 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday
Fairley, Evans: 1 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Harrison, Atlas: 2 p.m. today, First Assembly of God, Bastrop
Jackson, Artee: 1 p.m. today, Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Jones, Rev. Chester: 1:30 p.m. today, Rose Hill Baptist Church, Tallulah
King, Cora A.: 11 a.m. today, Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Winnfield
Miles, Rev. Richard Jr.: 11 a.m. today, New Tabernacle Baptist Church, Monroe
Myles, Gary: 1 p.m. today, Shiloh Baptist Church, Winnsboro
Nash, Andrew: 3 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Sanders, Mary: 1 p.m. today, Mary Gross Baptist Church, Monroe
Seale, William "Woody": 10 a.m. today, Freewill Baptist Church, Bastrop
Walker, Eva Mae: noon today, Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Monroe
Weathersbea, Jarrett: 1 p.m. today, Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Waverly
Arren Lanoh Ayres Jr., 79
ASHLAND - Arren Lanoh Ayres Jr., a security guard, died Friday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at the Calvary Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church, Jonesboro. Burial is at New Ramah under the direction of Southern Funeral Homes Inc., Jonesboro.
Kendall Ball Jr., 78
Kendall "Kenny" Ball Jr. of West Monroe, a Merchant Marine, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home.
Donald DeLancy, 68
COLUMBIA - Donald DeLancy, a self-employed bag factory consultant, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Palestine Church Cemetery, near Columbia. Visitation is from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Irene Rollins Edwards, 48
WINNSBORO - Irene Rollins Edwards, a custodian, died Thursday. The funeral is 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Cuba Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burial is at State Cemetery, Gilbert. Visitation is from 6 to 7 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro.
Evelyn Norred, 70
CHOUDRANT - Evelyn Norred, a homemaker, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Pleasant Grove Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Mildred Hogan Pankey, 76
DELHI - Mildred Hogan Pankey, a licensed practical nurse, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Burial is at Faith Memorial Park Cemetery, Delhi.
Anne L. Pearson, 98
JONESVILLE - Anne L. Pearson, a retired sales clerk, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville. Burial is at Heard's Cemetery, Manifest.
Patsy Sager Pickett, 70
Patsy Sager Pickett of Monroe, a former Troy Nichols employee, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane.
Jerry C. Polk, 59
Jerry C. Polk of West Monroe, an operation manager of KMCT TV Christian Broadcasting, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
B.L. Sholar, 61
FERRIDAY - B.L. Sholar, a truck driver, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial is at Sholar Family Cemetery, Ferriday. Visitation is from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Mack Scott, 81
FERRIDAY - Mack Scott, a security guard, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Davis & Jones Mortuary, Ferriday.
Juanita Skaines, 75
Juanita Skaines of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.
Dovie Panquin Watts, 85
BASTROP - Dovie Panquin Watts, a retired nurse and owner of Watts upholstery shop, died Thursday. The funeral is 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at Memorial Park in Bastrop. Visitation is from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Louis Woods, 67
FARMERVILLE - Louis Woods, a truck driver, died Thursday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Sunday at Sweet Lily Baptist Church, Marion. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Billie Jean Yruegas, 64
Billie Jean Yruegas of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.


Sunday, November 21, 1999
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
DeLancy, Donald: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe
Edwards, Irene Rollins: 1:30 p.m. today, Cuba Baptist Church, Winnsboro
Norred, Evelyn: 2 p.m. today, Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Pankey, Mildred Hogan: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi
Sholar, B.L.: 2 p.m. today, Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday
Watts, Dovie Panquin: 1:30 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop
Woods, Louis: 1 p.m. today, Sweet Lily Baptist Church, Marion
James L. Alexander, 77
James L. Alexander of West Monroe, a retired carpenter for Olinkraft, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
K.C. Bonner, 73
BASTROP - K.C. Bonner, a retired tidewater compression employee, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at Riverside Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.
Vernie L. Cotten, 83
FERRIDAY - Vernie L. Cotten, a retired oil field driller, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial is at Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island.
Bessie M. Ford, 93
JONESBORO - Bessie M. Ford, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Burial is at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Liberty Hill.
Ollie Faye Duke Howell, 48
CRESTVIEW, Fla. - Ollie Faye Duke Howell, a secretary, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Antioch Cemetery, Eros, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Virginia Spann Lord, 77
BASKIN - Virginia Spann Lord, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at Mangham Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Union Cemetery, Baskin.
Marquerite Meek, 94
CINCINNATI - Marquerite Meek, the former owner of Dixie Moving and Storage in Monroe, died Thursday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Monday at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe.
Note: Marquerite is cqed - mjl
Frankie Head Myers, 92
LONGVIEW, Texas - Frankie Head Myers, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 2:30 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is noon until service time today at the funeral home. Burial is at Myrtle Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro.
Jerry C. Polk, 59
Jerry C. Polk of West Monroe, the operation manager of KMCT-TV Christian Broadcasting, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Hill Ridge Baptist Church, near Crowville. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville, under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Mattie L. Swiney, 81
WINNSBORO - Mattie L. Swiney, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.


Monday, November 22, 1999
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Bonner, K.C.: 10 a.m. today, Riverside Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Lord, Virginia Spann: 10 a.m. today, Mangham Baptist Church, Mangham.
Meek, Marquerite: 11 a.m. today, Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe
Doris Echols Brockner, 72
COLUMBIA - Doris Echols Brockner, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Visitation is 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Columbia Hill Cemetery, Columbia.
Paul L. Crowell, 87
Paul L. Crowell of West Monroe, a retired Riverwood International employee, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Shelby Gene Easterling, 45
OAK GROVE - Shelby Gene Easterling, a manager, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at New Forest Cemetery, Forest.
Elmer Dewitt Hale, 88
PIONEER - Elmer Dewitt Hale, a farmer, died Saturday. The funeral is 3 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Burial is at Epps Cemetery, Epps, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
Mildred Lucille Hughes, 86
DELHI - Mildred Lucille Hughes, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Burial is at Faith Memorial Park Cemetery, Delhi.
Doris P. Kinney, 68
OAK GROVE - Doris P. Kinney, a dietician, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilbourne Pentecostal Church, Kilbourne. Burial is at Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Mary Clem McDonald, 79
WISNER - Mary Clem McDonald, a retired teacher's aide, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Wisner First United Methodist Church, Wisner. Burial is at South Central Cemetery, near Wisner, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Patsy Sager Pickett, 70
Patsy Sager Pickett, a retired underwriter for Troy and Nichols Insurance, died Friday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe.
Lawanda Pollard, 17
TALLULAH - Lawanda Pollard, a student, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.
Alton 'Jake' Robertson, 79
BASTROP - Alton 'Jake' Robertson, a retired dragline operator, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Burial is at Downsville Cemetery, Downsville.
James Edwin Swanner Jr., 69
BASTROP - James Edwin Swanner Jr., an electrician, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Simsboro Cemetery, Simsboro.
Billie Jean Yruegas, 64
Billie Jean Yruegas, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Bethel Baptist Cemetery, Holly Ridge.


Tuesday, November 23, 1999
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Hale, Elmer Dewitt: 3 p.m. today, Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi.
Kinney, Doris P.: 2 p.m. today, Tuesday at Kilbourne Pentecostal Church, Kilbourne.
Swanner, James Edwin Jr.: 10 a.m. today, Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.
James L. Alexander, 77
James L. Alexander of West Monroe, a retired carpenter, died Friday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at St. Patrick Episcopal Church, West Monroe. Burial is at Twin City Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.
Paul Crowell, 87
Paul Crowell of West Monroe, a tour foreman for Riverwood, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun.
Willie Morris Fields, 56
Willie Morris Fields of Monroe, a maintenance man at University of Louisiana at Monroe, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Olga H. Lossin, 80
JONESVILLE - Olga H. Lossin, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral will be held in Norwalk, Conn., at a later date, under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Mildred Verdue Moffett, 81
DODSON - Mildred Verdue Moffett, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.
Floyd Nelson, 74
Floyd Nelson of Monroe, a retired high school maintenance worker, died Thursday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Springhill Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Leon Ricks, 72
Leon Ricks of Monroe, a forklift operator, died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.
Mack Scott Jr., 81
FERRIDAY - Mack Scott Jr., a security guard, died Thursday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. today at Mercy Seat Baptist Church, Ferriday. Burial is at National Cemetery, Natchez, Miss., under the direction of Davis and Jones Mortuary, Ferriday.
Milton Smith, 94
Milton Smith of Monroe, a laborer, died Wednesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joe Baptist Church, Alto. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Hall Cemetery, Alto.
Mary West, 83
Mary West of Monroe, a beautician, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Note: this lady was NOT retired. -mjl


Wednesday, November 24, 1999
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Nelson, Floyd: 11 a.m. Saturday, Springhill Baptist Church, Monroe
Ricks, Leon: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Smith, Milton: 1 p.m. today, St. Joe Baptist Church, Alto.
Hannah Marie Biggs, infant
URANIA - Hannah Marie Biggs, infant daughter of Ronald Kevin and Robin Lee Biggs, died Friday. Graveside services were held Tuesday at Hebron Cemetery, near Sikes, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.
Dorothy L. Bode, 77
Dorothy L. Bode, a retired Western Union and retired Better Business Bureau employee, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Lottie Mae Carter, 91
Lottie Mae Carter of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is noon Friday at Lone Wa Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is noon to 6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.
Mike Frasier, 29
LONG BEACH, Calif. - Mike Frasier, a nurse, formerly of West Monroe, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial is at Salem Cemetery, Eros.
Hattie Eaton, 76
Hattie Eaton of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.
James Jenkins, 95
James Jenkins of Monroe, a farmer, died Friday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Friday at Orange Hill Baptist Church, Start. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at the church cemetery.
Myron C. Kelly, 40
Myron C. Kelly of Monroe, an air conditioner repairman, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe.
Joseph Richardson, 67
RAYVILLE - Joseph Richardson, a machine operator, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
William Murray Roberts, 78
William Murray Roberts of Monroe, a Louisiana National Guardsman, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Jerry Wayne Ruffin, 51
OAK GROVE - Jerry Wayne Ruffin, a sales manager and rancher, died Monday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Burial is at Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Teresa Salinas, 80
VACAVILLE, Calif. - Teresa Salinas, the former owner of Southside Coney Island, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel on Lamy Lane, Monroe. Entombment is at Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe.
Mattie Lou Thompson-Swiney, 81
WINNSBORO - Mattie Lou Thompson-Swiney, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Friday at Pleasant Star Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Morning Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity.


Thursday, November 25, 1999
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Carter, Lottie Mae: noon Friday, Lone-Wa Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Frasier, Mike: 10 a.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.
Jenkins, James: 1 p.m. Friday, Orange Hill Baptist Church, Start.
Nelson, Floyd: 11 a.m. Saturday, Springhill Baptist Church, Monroe
Ricks, Leon: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Salinas, Teresa: 10 a.m. Friday, Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe
Thompson-Swiney, Mattie Lou: 11 a.m. Friday, Pleasant Star Baptist Church, Winnsboro
Roberta Addison, 95
Roberta Addison of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Mary Ann Silk Baker, 59
RAYVILLE - Mary Ann Silk Baker, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Stevenson Cemetery, near Rayville.
Kenneth E. Barkley, 60
Kenneth E. Barkley of West Monroe, an electrician for Riverwood, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
Corrie Bennett, 87
SHREVEPORT - Corrie Bennett, a homemaker, formerly of Ruston, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Burkhalter Chapel of Trinity United Methodist Church. Burial is at Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Blanche Burgess Bullock, 69
DELHI - Blanche Burgess Bullock, a receptionist, died Tuesday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Faith Temple of Delhi. Burial is at Faith Memorial Park Cemetery, Delhi, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
John Kelso McClendon, 85
HATTIESBURG, Miss. - John Kelso McClendon, a retired cattle farmer, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Abraham 'Hammer' Wallace Sr., 79
FARMERVILLE - Abraham 'Hammer' Wallace Sr., a farmer, died Saturday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Friday at Fellowship Baptist Church, Spearsville. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Linda M. Ware, 56
RAYVILLE - Linda M. Ware, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial is at Rayville Masonic Cemetery, Rayville.
Mary A. West, 83
Mary A. West of Monroe, a beautician, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at West Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Monroe. Burial is at J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Taneka Williams, 23
WINNSBORO - Taneka Williams, a student, died Friday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at True Gospel Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Morning Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity.


Friday, November 26, 1999
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Baker, Mary Ann Silk: 10 a.m. today, Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Rayville.
Barkley, Kenneth E.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.
Bennett, Corrie: 10 a.m. Saturday, Burkhalter Chapel of Trinity United Methodist Church.
Carter, Lottie Mae: noon today, Friday, Lone-Wa Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Frasier, Mike: 10 a.m. today, Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.
Jenkins, James: 1 p.m. today, Friday, Orange Hill Baptist Church, Start.
Nelson, Floyd: 11 a.m. Saturday, Springhill Baptist Church, Monroe
Ricks, Leon: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Salinas, Teresa: 10 a.m. today, Friday, Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe
Thompson-Swiney, Mattie Lou: 11 a.m. today, Friday, Pleasant Star Baptist Church, Winnsboro
Wallace Sr., Abraham 'Hammer': 1 p.m. today, Friday at Fellowship Baptist Church, Spearsville.
Ware, Linda M.: 2 p.m. today, Friday at First Baptist Church, Rayville.
West, Mary A.: 2 p.m. today, Friday at West Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Monroe.
Williams, Taneka: 1 p.m. Saturday, True Gospel Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
 
Dorothy Bode, 77
Dorothy Bode of West Monroe, a retired Western Union employee, died Monday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 11:30 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
LaGwen C. Blauvelt, 75
LaGwen C. Blauvelt of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Rev. Freddie Burns, 63
LAKE PROVIDENCE - The Rev. Freddie Burns, a retired minister and farmer, died Nov. 18. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Brannum Funeral Home chapel, Lake Providence. Burial is at Gaither Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence.
Doris Faye Russell Crowell, 51
Doris Faye Russell Crowell of West Monroe, a retired Mid-South Automotive employee, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Chatham City Cemetery, Chatham.
Mike Frasier, 29
LONG BEACH, Calif. - Mike Frasier, a nurse, formerly of West Monroe, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Salem Cemetery, Eros.
Leland N. Hall, 94
NORTH HODGE - Leland N. Hall, a retired paper mill supervisor, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Myron C. Kelley, 41
Myron C. Kelley of Monroe, an air conditioner technician, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Verble Lewallen, 85
JONESBORO - Verble Lewallen, a Stone Container bag mill employee, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Robert Ray Perry, 59
ANDERSON, S.C. - Robert Ray Perry, a security guard and U.S. Navy veteran, formerly of Monroe, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at McDougald Funeral Home chapel, Anderson, S.C. Burial is at New Prospect Baptist Church Cemetery, Anderson, N.C.
LaWanda Faye Pollard, 17
TALLULAH - LaWanda Faye Pollard, a student, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Burial is at Canton Cemetery, Newellton.
Theresa Salinas, 80
Theresa Salinas of Monroe, a restaurant owner, died Nov. 18. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe.
Aubrey Smith, 90
RUSTON - Aubrey Smith, a retired Lincoln Parish school bus driver, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Temple Baptist Church, Ruston. Burial is at Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Albert Clayton Weems Jr., 61
DELHI - Albert Clayton Weems Jr., a mechanic, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Lone Cherry Cemetery, near Mangham.
L. Allen West, 88
L. Allen West of Monroe, a retired investor and developer, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.


Saturday, November 27, 1999
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Barkley, Kenneth E.: 2 p.m. today, Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.
Bennett, Corrie: 10 a.m. today, Saturday, Burkhalter Chapel of Trinity United Methodist Church.
Blauvelt, LaGwen C.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe
Burns, Rev. Freddie: 1 p.m. today, Saturday at Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium, Lake Providence
Crowell, Doris Faye Russell: 11 a.m. today, Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.
Nelson, Floyd: 11 a.m. today, Saturday, Springhill Baptist Church, Monroe
Perry, Robert Ray: 11 a.m. today, Saturday at McDougald Funeral Home chapel, Anderson, S.C.
Pollard, LaWanda Faye: 2 p.m. today, Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah
Ricks, Leon: 11 a.m. today, Saturday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Williams, Taneka: 1 p.m. today, Saturday, True Gospel Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Samuel E. Burks, 54
JONESBORO - Samuel E. Burks, a transportation service driver, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Brown Grove Baptist Church, Jonesboro. Visitation is noon until service time at the church. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Winnfield Funeral Home, Winnfield.
Frank Destefano, 90
Frank Destefano of Monroe, a retired railroad inspector, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 9 a.m. today at St. Matthew's Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Leo Anthony 'Tony' Destefano, 28
Leo Anthony 'Tony' Destefano of West Monroe, a convenient store employee, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Donald Eugene Duffey, 72
QUITMAN - Donald Eugene Duffey, a security guard, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Mount Olive East Cemetery, Quitman, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
John Walker Fleming, 73
John Walker Fleming of Monroe, a veteran's administration compliance inspector, died Thursday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Leland Norman Hall, 94
HODGE - Leland Norman Hall, a retired machine supervisor, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Hodge Baptist Church, Hodge. Burial is at Gayla Traina Cemetery, Jonesboro, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Brandon Douglas Holmes, 16
JOSEPHINE, Texas - Brandon Douglas Holmes, a student, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Josephine, Texas. Burial is at Nevada Cemetery, Nevada, under the direction of James M. Rentfrow Funeral Homes Inc., Caddo Mills, Texas.
Eddie Jones, 71
Eddie Jones of Monroe, a retired truck driver, died Nov. 20. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Cuba Church Cemetery, Bosco.
Verble Robinson Lewallen, 85
JONESBORO - Verble Robinson Lewallen, a printing department clerk, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Burial is at Gayla Traina Cemetery, Jonesboro.
John K. McClendon, 86
HATTIESBURG, Miss. - John K. McClendon, a retired cattle farmer, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Indian Village Cemetery, Calhoun.
Velren K. Tarver, 87
GRAYSON - Velren K. Tarver, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 10:30 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Burial is at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.
Rev. Huddie Taylor, 72
RUSTON - The Rev. Huddie Taylor, a minister, died Nov. 17. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Zion Traveler Baptist Church, Ruston. Burial is at Grambling Memorial Gardens, Grambling, under the direction of King's Funeral Home, Ruston.


Sunday, November 28, 1999
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Blauvelt, LaGwen C.: 2 p.m. today, Sunday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe
Hall, Leland Norman: 2 p.m. today, Sunday at Hodge Baptist Church, Hodge
Emmett Herman Copes, 72
DELHI - Emmett Herman Copes, a farmer, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Burial is at Faith Memorial Park Cemetery, Delhi.
Jessie Veatrice Curry, 79
OAK GROVE - Jessie Veatrice Curry, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove.
Carrie Louise Ferguson, 93
Carrie Louise Ferguson of West Monroe, a retired Palace Department Store employee, died Friday. Graveside services are at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Twin City Memorial Gardens, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Kathryn F. Ryan, 59
JONESVILLE - Kathryn F. Ryan, a retired school teacher, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Sandy lake Pentecostal Church, Jonesville. Burial is at Jena Cemetery, Jena, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.
Easter Rose Smart, 55
ST. LOUIS - Easter Rose Smart, a cafeteria operator, formerly of Winnsboro, died Wednesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Morning Pilgrim Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burial is at Holly Grove Cemetery, Winnsboro, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.


Monday, November 29, 1999
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Ferguson, Carrie Louise: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Twin City Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.
Roberta Addison, 95
Roberta Addison, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Tuesday at True Vine Baptist Church in Monroe under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Visitation is noon to 5 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is in Powell Street Cemetery, Monroe.
Henrietta Higgs Coonce, 87
WINNFIELD - Henrietta Higgs Coonce, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will be 2 p.m. today at Hurricane Breek Baptist Church under the direction of Southern Funeral Home. Visitation is at the church from 10 a.m. until the service today. Burial is in the church cemetery.
Lee Roy Cosby, 87
SHREVEPORT - Lee Roy Cosby, a retired Internal Revenue Service auditor and financial consultant, died Saturday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery.
Merrell Charles Dennard, 79
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. - Merrell Charles Dennard, a retired lieutenant colonel, died Friday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Memorial Park Cemetery in Bastrop under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Yasuko Dunn, 77
ALEXANDRIA - Yasuko "Dimples" Dunn, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. today at the Old Union Cemetery in Grayson under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. Visitation is from noon to 12:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Robert Ellis, 50
VIDALIA - Robert "Doc" Ellis, a computer operator, died Nov. 22. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at St. Stephen Baptist Church in Vidalia under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home in Ferriday. Burial is in the National Cemetery in Natchez, Miss.
Hazel Maurice Huff, 73
OAK GROVE - Hazel Maurice Huff, a meat wrapper, died Sunday. The funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home Chapel. Burial is in Oak Grove Cemetery.
John L. Segars, 54
John L. Segars, a retired businessman, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Kent Louis Walters, 43
CALHOUN - Kent Louis Walters, a plumber, died Sunday. The funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Ida Lee Williams, 95
HODGE - Ida Lee Williams, a grocery store owner, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Burial is at Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Quitman.
Lalla Rookh Williams, 86
GOLDONNA - Lalla Rookh Williams, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today in the Goldonna Baptist Church under the direction of Southern Funeral Home in Winnfield. Visitation is noon until time of service today at the church. Burial is in the Goldonna Cemetery.


Tuesday, November 30, 1999
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Addison, Roberta: 1 p.m. today, Truevine Baptist Church, Monroe
Cosby, Lee Roy: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe
Dennard, Merrell Charles: 1 p.m. today, Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop
Ferguson, Carrie Louise: 11 a.m. today, Twin City Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.
Hugg, Hazel Maurice: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove
Walters, Kent Louis: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road
Lolita Ahlborn, 60
FARMERVILLE - Lolita Ahlborn died Sunday. The funeral is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial is at Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, Ind., under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Legertha Blocker, 71
COLLINSTON-Legertha Blocker, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Galilee Baptist Church, Collinston. Burial is at Trousdal Hill Cemetery, Collinston, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Dorothy Branch, 75
LINVILLE, Calif. - Dorothy Branch, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
George Chisley, 85
ARCHIBALD - George Chisley, a farmer, died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Shady Grove A.M.E., Mangham. Burial is at Little Creek Cemetery, Alto, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Sarah Coleman, 87
Sarah Coleman of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Kevin Dangerfield, 27
OAK RIDGE - Kevin Dangerfield, a construction worker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
William Jessie Denman, 62
WINNSBORO - William Jessie Denman, a construction worker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Syble Goodman, 72
WINNSBORO - Syble Goodman, a retired bookkeeper for Scott Truck and Tractor Co., died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Julia Mae Hightower, 85
BASTROP - Julia Mae Hightower, a cook, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral home chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is from 1 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Gladys H. Huey, 92
RUSTON - Gladys H. Huey, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Julia Jones, 85
OAK GROVE - Julia Jones, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Russell Magee Sr., 64
WINNFIELD - Russell Magee Sr., a trucking company owner, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at the True Vine Baptist Church, Winnfield. Burial is at Winnfield Cemetery, Winnfield. Visitation is from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church.
Ellen McNeal, 72
Ellen McNeal of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.
Patrick J. Ramsey, 48
Patrick Joseph Ramsey of Monroe, a technician, died Friday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Monroe.
Lizzie Rufus, 83
Lizzie Rufus of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.
John L. Segars, 54
John L. Segars, owner of West Ouachita Vending Company, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until time of services today at the funeral home.
Lillian K. Smith, 78
GEORGETOWN - Lillian K. Smith, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Hixson Brothers Funeral Directors chapel, Jena. Burial is at Dry Prong Cemetery, Dry Prong.
Ray Vallery, 73
Ray Vallery of Monroe, a contractor, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

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