Obituaries - August 2000

Listings from The News-Star in Monroe, Louisiana

Contributed by SueLynn Sandifer

Tuesday, August 1, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Carroll, Martha Elizabeth Cosper: 11 a.m. Wednesday, First United Methodist Church, Columbia.
Gabbert, Robert Henry: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.

Joseph Armstrong, 53
Joseph Armstrong of Monroe, a machine operator, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Laura Hunter, 95
Laura Hunter of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Brandon 'Bobo' Kelly, 15
Brandon "Bobo" Clay Foster Kelly of West Monroe, a student, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Visitation is 8 a.m. today until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at the Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

Lether Martin, 68
BASKIN - Lether Martin, a seamstress for Lasevilla Fashions, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Marie Smith Parrott, 81
Marie Smith Parrott of West Monroe, a retired school teacher, died Monday. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Jeff Burchell Pruitt, 72
STERLINGTON - Jeff Burchell Pruitt, a sheet metal worker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Ouachita City Cemetery.

Laverne Oxford Puckitt, 88
Laverne Oxford Puckitt of West Monroe, a school teacher, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church-Feazel Chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Vivian Miller Rogers, 54
Vivian Miller Rogers of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Lamy Lane, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Twin City Memorial Gardens.

Trey Aulds Sullivan, 22
Trey Aulds Sullivan of West Monroe, a carpenter, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at New Chapel Hill Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Matthew B. Tonnang, infant
DELHI - Matthew Bernhard Tonnang, infant son of Heather Lynn Tonnang, died Sunday. Graveside service is 10 a.m. today at Herringville Cemetery, Monticello, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.


Wednesday, August 2, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Carroll, Martha Elizabeth Cosper: 11 a.m. today, First United Methodist Church, Columbia.

Arnold Baugh, 84
CALHOUN - Arnold Baugh, a blacktop foreman, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Old Sardis Cemetery, West Monroe.
Edward Earl Cage, 74
NEW ORLEANS - Edward Earl Cage formerly of Tallulah, a retired beautician, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Maxine Chaudoin, 82
URANIA - Maxine Chaudoin, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Sandy Lake Pentecostal Church, Jonesville. Visitation is at the church until service time today. Burial is at Heards Cemetery, Manifest, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Lether Maxine Martin, 68
BASKIN - Lether Maxine Martin, a retired seamstress, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Coax Cemetery, Baskin.

Pearl P. Dunn Mays, 80
JACKSON, Miss. - Pearl P. Dunn Mays, a retired clerk from Missouri Pacific Railroad, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Monroe Memorial Park Cemetery.

Marie Smith Parrot, 81
Marie Smith Parrot of West Monroe, a retired school teacher, died Monday. The funeral is 4 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Rocky Branch Cemetery, Rocky Branch.

Stanley D. Shlosman III, 22
Stanley Donald Shlosman III of Monroe, a student, died Tuesday. Visitation is 10 a.m. until noon today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Graveside service is 2 p.m. today at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

Holden Ray Sims, infant
Holden Ray Sims, infant son of Christy and Shannon Sims of West Monroe, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Fannie Stewart, 23
MAGNOLIA - Fannie Stewart, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Leon Vaughan, 84
DELHI - Leon Vaughan, a retired construction worker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Letha Worthy, 33
Letha Worthy of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.


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Saturday, August 5, 2000


Sunday, August 6, 2000


Monday, August 7, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Brantley, John: 1 p.m. Tuesday, New Prosperity Baptist Church, Clay.
Cage, Edward Earl: 11:30 a.m. today, New Zion Baptist Church, Sondheimer.
Carr, Katherine: 11:30 a.m. today, New Zion Baptist Church, Sondheimer.
Hudson, Ophelia Evelyn Coker: 10 a.m. today, Lakeside Assembly of God, Oak Grove.
Jackson, Robert: 1 p.m. today, Shiloh Baptist Church, Bienville.
Barbara Ellen Nugent Allbritton, 92
TULLOS - Barbara Ellen Nugent Allbritton, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services will be 2 p.m. today at New Union Baptist Church, Tullos. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until services at the church under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

Larry Junior Bridges, 55
BASTROP - Larry Junior Bridges died Saturday. Graveside services 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hickory Grove Cemetery, Crossett, Ark. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Vicki L. Day, 50
Vicki L. Day of West Monroe, an LPN, died Sunday. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Charles H. Whitaker, 89
TALLULAH - Charles H. Whitaker, a retired farmer and truck driver, died Saturday. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Burial will be at Silver Cross Cemetery, Tallulah. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Margie Lee Williamson, 67
Margie Lee Williamson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Carter Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.


Tuesday, Augusst 8, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Brantley, John: 1 p.m. today, New Prosperity Baptist Church, Clay.
Bridges, Larry Junior: 10 a.m. today, Hickory Grove Cemetery, Crossett, Ark.
Day, Vicki L.: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Whitaker, Charles H.: 10 a.m. today, Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah.
Williamson, Margie Lee: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Clyde Allen Barnes, 92
WINNSBORO - Clyde Allen Barnes, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Crowville Masonic Cemetery.

Carolyn Faye Bright, 48
Carolyn Faye Bright of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Buck Clark Jr., 62
COLUMBIA - Buck Clark Jr., a purchasing agent, died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Palestine Baptist Church Cemetery, Vixen.

Burl M. Davis, 92
DUBACH - Burl M. Davis, a retired pulpwood contractor, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Fellowship Baptist Church, Dubach. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

General Davis, 68
WINNSBORO - General Davis, a retired construction worker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Davis Mortuary, Leesville.

Leola Hill Gray, 93
STERLINGTON - Leola Hill Gray, a retired cook, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Camari S. Henderson, infant
TALLULAH - Camari Sherryce Henderson, infant daughter of Tawanda Guy and Bobby Ray Henderson, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.

Leroy Hickman, 77
OAK GROVE - Leroy Hickman, a farmer, died Friday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Blooming Shady Missionary Baptist Church, Kilbourne. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Willie Johnson Jr., 63
Willie Johnson Jr. of Monroe, a retired City of Monroe employee, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at the Avenue Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Powell Street Extension Cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Frankie Logwood, 47
Frankie Logwood of Monroe, a nursing home employee, died Friday. The funeral is 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Lone Wa Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Bonnie E. Gravelle Parker, 79
WINNSBORO - Bonnie Elizabeth Gravelle Parker, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Fish Bayou Baptist Church near Winnsboro. Visitation is 9-10 a.m. today at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro and 8 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial is at Harris Cemetery.

William Arthur Pillars, 84
PIONEER - William Arthur Pillars, a welder and mechanic, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Burial is at Epps Cemetery, Epps.

Eutha Mae Rasbury, 81
JONESBORO - Eutha Mae Rasbury, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Beech Spring Baptist Church, Jonesboro. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Chauncy Wilson, 72
LEESVILLE - Chauncy Wilson, a butcher, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Davis Mortuary, Leesville.


Wednesday, August 9, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Johnson Jr., Willie: 2 p.m. Thursday, the Avenue Baptist Church, Monroe.
Logwood, Frankie: 1:30 p.m. Friday, Lone Wa Baptist Church, Monroe.
Parker, Bonnie Elizabeth Gravelle: 10 a.m. today, Fish Bayou Baptist Church near Winnsboro.
Rasbury, Eutha Mae: 10 a.m. today, Beech Spring Baptist Church, Jonesboro.
Destiny D. Brown, infant
JONESVILLE - Destiny Danelle Brown, infant daughter of Jennifer McLeland and James Brown, died Monday. Graveside service is 1 p.m. Friday at Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Gilbert T. Brown Jr., 83
Gilbert T. Brown Jr. of Monroe, a retired judge, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Adelia Burton, 77
Adelia Burton of Monroe, an insurance representative, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun.

Sharon J. Holmes, 29
Sharon Johnson Holmes of Monroe, a salesclerk, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Georgette 'Sis' Jenkins, 84
WINNSBORO - Georgette "Sis" Jenkins, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Winnsboro. A wake service is 7 p.m. today at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at St. John the Evangelist Cemetery, Plaquemine.

Opal W. Long, 95
WINNFIELD - Opal W. Long, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Visitation is 8 a.m. today until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Garden of Memories.

Polly White Shiflet, 63
HOTCHKIN, Colo. - Polly White Shiflet formerly of Jonesville, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Thursday at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Jonesville. Visitation is 9 a.m. Thursday until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at White's Ridge Cemetery, Jonesville.


Thursday, August 10, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Brown, Destiny Danelle: 1 p.m. Friday, Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island.
Jenkins, Georgette "Sis": 10 a.m. today, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Winnsboro.
Johnson Jr., Willie: 2 p.m. today, Avenue Baptist Church, Monroe.
Logwood, Frankie: 1:30 p.m. Friday, Lone Wa Baptist Church, Monroe.
Shiflet, Polly White: 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home chapel, Jonesville.
Carol Adams Bartlett, 48
NATCHEZ, Miss. - Carol Adams Bartlett, a human resources director, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at Natchez First Baptist Church, Natchez. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Laird Funeral Home chapel. A committal service is at 3 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Earl A. Braud Jr., 70
Earl A. Braud Jr. of Monroe, a retired counselor, died Wednesday. Graveside service is 10 a.m. Friday at Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Guy Allen Cooper, 77
CLINTON, Ark. - Guy Allen Cooper, a farmer, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at New Forest Cemetery, Forest.

Minnie F. Aswell Craft, 59
WASCOM, Texas - Minnie Faye Aswell Craft, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Delena D. Gilbreath, 79
TALLULAH - Delena Dacus Gilbreath, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Tallulah Church of Christ. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Camari S. Henderson, infant
TALLULAH - Camari S. Henderson, infant daughter of Tawanda Guy and Bobby Ray Henderson, died Monday. Graveside service is 10 a.m. today at Wyoming Cemetery, Newellton, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.

Mattie Jones, 96
RUSTON - Mattie Jones, a retired waitress and landlord, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial is at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Dorothy Mae Lyons, 75
Dorothy Mae Lyons of Monroe, a nurse assistant, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Harvey H. Patton, 76
EPPS - Harvey H. Patton, formerly of Newellton, a retired farmer, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Herbert E. Primm, 52
Herbert E. Primm of West Monroe, a carpenter, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Johnnie White, 89
Johnnie White of Monroe, a carpenter, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.


Friday, August 11, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Bartlett, Carol Adams: 10 a.m. today, Natchez First Baptist Church, Natchez.
Braud Jr., Earl A.: 10 a.m. today, Riverview Cemetery.
Brown, Destiny Danelle: 1 p.m. today, Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island.
Cooper, Guy Allen: 10 a.m. Saturday, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove.
Jones, Mattie: 2 p.m. Saturday, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Ruston.
Logwood, Frankie: 1:30 p.m. today, Lone Wa Baptist Church, Monroe.
Lyons, Dorothy Mae: 11 a.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
White, Johnnie: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Luke Baptist Church, Monroe.
Ted Wayne Bailey, 54
Ted Wayne Bailey of Monroe died July 31. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, St. John Street, Monroe.

Othel Bailey Battle, 65
HOMER - Othel Bailey Battle, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Centersprings C. M. E., Homer. A wake service is 7-8 p.m. today at King's Funeral Home chapel, Homer. Burial is at Forest Grove Cemetery.

Ernest A. Bowman, 78
Ernest A. Bowman of West Monroe, an electrician, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Carolyn Faye Bright, 48
Carolyn Faye Bright of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Monday at Funerals by McFarland chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home. Burial is at Powell Street Extension Cemetery.

Leola 'Essie' Gray, 92
Leola "Essie" Gray of Monroe, a retired cook, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Sterlington. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Sharon Johnson Holmes, 29
Sharon Johnson Holmes of Monroe, a salesclerk, died Saturday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the Lone Wa Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-8 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Cleo Jackson, 71
WINNFIELD - Cleo Jackson, a pulpwood employee, died August 4. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Winnfield Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Visitation is 8:30 a.m. today until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Cedar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Marsha W. Bailey Myers, 57
KAMLOOPS, British Columbia - Marsha Wanda Bailey Myers formerly of Bastrop, a homemaker, died July 22. A memorial service is 2 p.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.

Harvey H. Patton Jr., 76
EPPS - Harvey H. Patton Jr., a retired farmer, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton.

Edward N. Pickering, 79
WISNER - Edward N. Pickering, a retired farmer, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at South Central Baptist Church near Wisner. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Herbert Eugene Primm, 52
Herbert Eugene Primm of West Monroe, a carpenter, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 8:30 a.m. today until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun.

Donald Ray Simon, 47
Donald Ray Simon of Monroe, a laborer, died August 2. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 1-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Powell Street Extension Cemetery.

Jimmy Sweat, 56
CALEXICO, Calif. - Jimmy Sweat formerly of Bastrop, a border security guard, died Wednesday. Visitation is 8 a.m.-9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Graveside service is 10 a.m. Saturday at Carter Cemetery, Collinston.

Margery Frost Stum, 72
Margery Frost Stum of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Aric Warren, infant
Aric Warren, infant daughter of Kimbrey Warren of Monroe, died Tuesday. Graveside service is 9 a.m. Tuesday at Powell Street Extension Cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Alberta Williams, 75
Alberta Williams of Monroe, a salesperson, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at New St. James Baptist Church (the Riverside Baptist Church facility), Richwood Road, Richwood. Burial is at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Downsville, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Redemer Williams, 85
Redemer Williams of Monroe, a homemaker, died July 19. The funeral is 7 p.m. Sunday at Funerals by McFarland chapel, Monroe. Burial is 8:30 a.m. Monday at Powell Street Extension Cemetery.


Saturday, August 12, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Battle, Othel Bailey: 1 p.m. today, Centersprings C.M.E., Homer.
Bright, Carolyn Faye: 11 a.m. Monday, Funerals by McFarland chapel, Monroe.
Cooper, Guy Allen: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove.
Gray, Leola "Essie": 2 p.m. today, Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Sterlington.
Holmes, Sharon Johnson: 1 p.m. today, Lone Wa Baptist Church, Monroe.
Jones, Mattie: 2 p.m. today, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Ruston.
Lyons, Dorothy Mae: 11 a.m. today, Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Myers, Marsha Wanda Bailey: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.
Simon, Donald Ray: 2 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Sweat, Jimmy: 10 a.m. today, Carter Cemetery, Collinston.
Warren, Aric: 9 a.m. Tuesday, Powell Street Extension Cemetery.
White, Johnnie: 1 p.m. today, St. Luke Baptist Church, Monroe.
Williams, Redemer: 7 p.m. Sunday, Funerals by McFarland chapel, Monroe.
Ted Wayne Bailey, 54
Ted Wayne Bailey of Monroe died July 31. A memorial service is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, St. John Street, Monroe.

Ernest Bowman, 78
Ernest Bowman of West Monroe, an electrician, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Highland Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time at the church. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Minnie F. Aswell Craft, 59
WASKOM, Texas - Minnie Faye Aswell Craft, formerly of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun.

General Davis, 68
WINNSBORO - General Davis, a retired construction worker, died Monday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Davis Mortuary, Leesville.

Morris Dudley, 95
TALLULAH - Morris Dudley, a farmer, died Aug. 4. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Bethelem Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Edwin Green, 85
Edwin Green of West Monroe, a pipeliner, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Willie L. Jackson, 77
WINNSBORO - Willie L. Jackson, a farmer, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

L. J. "Willie" Jordan, 59
KELLY - L.J. "Willie" Jordan, a pulpwood contractor, died Wednesday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at St. Bethel Baptist Church, Kelly. Burial is at St. Joe-St. Bethel Cemetery, Kelly, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Freeman Lancaster, 42
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Freeman Lancaster, formerly of Rayville, a restaurant employee, died Aug. 5. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial is at St. Paul Baptist Church Cemetery, Girard, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Elizabeth Irene Leedy, 58
JONESBORO - Elizabeth Irene Leedy died Friday. The funeral is 3 p.m. Sunday at Full Gospel Temple, Jonesboro. Burial is at Old Saline Cemetery, Saline, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Rosie M. Lee Martin, 75
WINNSBORO - Rosie Mae Lee Martin, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Helen Louise Owen, 88
TALLULAH - Helen Louise Owen formerly of Waldo, Ark., a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside service is 10:30 a.m. today at Frazier Cemetery under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home, Magnolia, Arkansas.

Daisy Henry Williams, 96
HOMER - Daisy Henry Williams, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Tuesday at King's Funeral Home chapel, Homer. Visitation is 2-4:45 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial is at Forest Grove Cemetery.

Chauncy Wilson, 72
LEESVILLE - Chauncy Wilson, a butcher, died Aug. 6. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at New Willow Baptist Church, Leesville. Burial is at Garden of Memories Cemetery under the direction of Davis Mortuary, Leesville.

John Wilson, 56
LEESVILLE - John Wilson, a veteran of the U. S. Army, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Monday at Johnson Temple C.O.G.I.C., Leesville. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. today at Davis Mortuary, Leesville. Burial is at Garden of Memories Cemetery.

Roberta Wilson, 99
NEWELLTON -Roberta Wilson, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.


Sunday, August 13, 2000


Monday, August 14, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Bright, Carolyn Faye: 11 a.m. today, Funerals by McFarland chapel, Monroe.
Warren, Aric: 9 a.m. Tuesday, Powell Street Extension Cemetery, Monroe.
Williams, Daisy Henry: 11 a.m. Tuesday, King's Funeral Home chapel, Homer.
Wilson, John: 1 p.m. today, Johnson Temple C.O.G.I.C., Leesville.
Thomas H. Cassel, 85
HARRISONBURG - Thomas H. Cassel, 85, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Eloise K. Cooper, 71
FERRIDAY - Eloise K. Cooper, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services will be 10 a.m. today at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.

Lois Bolton Cox, 88
RAYVILLE - Lois Bolton Cox, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Tuesday at Rayville First Baptist Church under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Rayville. Burial is at Rayville Masonic Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Edwin Green, 85
Edwin Green of West Monroe, a pipeliner, died Friday. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial will be at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun.

Paul Matthew Greer, 78
TROUT - Paul Matthew Greer, an operator with Truckline Gas of Pollock, died Friday. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Hixon Brothers Funeral Home chapel, Jena. Burial will be at Eden Cemetery, Trout.

Lee Haney, 42
TALLULAH - Lee Haney, U.S. Army retired, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.

Melissa R. Hopkins, 18
NEWELLTON - Melissa R. Hopkins died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel in Winnsboro. Burial is at Harris Cemetery near Crowville. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

William Alvin Ramsey, 76
CHATHAM - William Alvin Ramsey, self-employed in the pulpwood industry, died Sunday. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Jonesboro. Visitation will be all day today at Ramsey's home in Chatham. Burial will be at Ebenezer Baptist Cemetery under the direction of Edmunds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Bobbie J. Young, 68
Bobbie J. Young of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.


Tuesday, August 15, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Cox, Lois Bolton: 10 a.m. today, Rayville First Baptist Church, Rayville.
Greer, Paul Matthew: 2 p.m. today, Hixson Brothers Funeral Home chapel, Jena.
Hopkins, Melissa R.: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro.
Ramsey, William Alvin: 10 a.m. today, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Jonesboro.
Warren, Aric: 9 a.m. today, Powell Street Extension Cemetery, Monroe.
Williams, Daisy Henry: 11 a.m. today, King's Funeral Home chapel, Homer.
Young, Bobbie J.: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Sharon L. Scott Brown, 37
SWARTZ - Sharon Lynn Scott Brown, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Ambassador Baptist Church, Swartz. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time at the church. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Thomas H. Cassel Sr., 84
HARRISONBURG - Thomas Harrison Cassel Sr., a retired agriculture teacher, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at United Methodist Church. Visitation is noon-2 p.m. today at the church. Burial is at Harrisonburg Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Betty R. Hendrix Copeland, 58
Betty R. Hendrix Copeland of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Vallie Craft, 75
Vallie Craft of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Sharron Edwards, 45
WINNSBORO - Sharron Edwards, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside service is 10 a.m. today at Reagan Cemetery near Baskin under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

James Edgar Gates, 78
James Edgar Gates of Monroe, a papermill machine tender, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

Beatrice C. Hamby, 82
BASTROP - Beatrice C. Hamby, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside service is 10 a.m. today at Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Crystal N. Lusk Ivy, 19
RAYVILLE - Crystal Nicole Lusk Ivy, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Midway Baptist Church near Holly Ridge. Visitation is 8:30 a.m. today until service time at the church. Burial is at Greer Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Hugh R. 'Pokie' Johnston, 68
BASTROP - Hugh R. "Pokie" Johnston, a retired International Paper employee, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Mary Geraldine Kirby, 84
Mary Geraldine Kirby of West Monroe, a retired salesclerk, died Monday. Graveside service is 2 p.m. today at Sibley Cemetery, Choudrant, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Annie Morrow Mercer, 67
GRAYSON - Annie Morrow Mercer, a retired town clerk, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Grayson Baptist Church. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Joseph P. Mitchell, 87
ATLANTA - Joseph P. Mitchell, a retired truck driver, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Montgomery. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Dr. George M. Rodgers, 83
WINNFIELD - Dr. George M. Rodgers died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Winnfield. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield, and 8 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial is at Live Oak Cemetery, Pass Christian, Miss.

Essie Rae Thornton, 71
SHREVEPORT - Essie Rae Thornton, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside service is 1 p.m. today at Ogden Cemetery, Liddieville, under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Shreveport.


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Monday, August 21, 2000
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0266 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 362-0278 on weekends.
PREVIOUSLY
ANNOUNCED
Alford, John L.: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Mt. Arack Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hammond, Josephine: Noon today, Truelight Baptist Church of Winnsboro.
Keller, Louise: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Riley Memorial Methodist Church, Collinston.
Marsden, Clarence E.: 10 a.m. today, Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Mitchell, Ernestine: Noon today, Pleasant Grove No. 2 Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Paige, Stanley D.: 1 p.m. Thursday, Evergreen Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Smith, Fred: 2 p.m. today at Archibald First Baptist Church, Archibald.
Victory, Henry F. "Dago": 10 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Donald Berry, 78
MARIETTA, Ga. - Donald Berry, formerly of Swartz, a telephone engineer, died Sunday. Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Castellaw Funeral Home, Smyrna, Ga. Burial will be at Georgia Memorial Cemetery, Marietta, Ga. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

George Burrell, Sr., 80
George Burrell, Sr., of Monroe, a retired dry cleaner, died Wednesday. Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 7-8 p.m. Tuesday at Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe.

Betty Foy, 55
KOKOMO, Ind. - Betty Foy, formerly of Monroe, a GM employee, died Wednesday. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at New Life Full Gospel Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 7-8 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe.

Grace Hice, 75
ZION, Ill. - Grace Hice, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services will be 9 a.m. today at St. Paschal's Catholic Church, West Monroe. Burial will be at St. Paschal's Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn's Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Matthew Tyler Manning, 18
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Matthew Tyler Manning, formerly of West Monroe, a student, died Saturday. Services will be 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Burial will be at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence. Visitation will be until service time at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Lake Providence.

Manuel Prince, 67
HEBERT - Manuel Prince, a retired farmer, died Sunday. Funeral services are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Randell D. Rice, 74
Randell D. Rice, 74, of West Monroe, former owner and operator of a service station, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Thomas Trichell, 67
TALLULAH - Thomas Trichell, retired supervisor of maintenance for Madison Parish School Board, died Saturday. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Edward's Catholic Church, Tallulah. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

J.C. Williams, 73
WINNSBORO - J.C. Williams, a retired tool pusher employee, died Saturday. Services will be 10 a.m. today at the Community Funeral Home of Winnsboro chapel. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery near Winnsboro.


Tuesday, August 22, 2000
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0266 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 362-0278 on weekends.
PREVIOUSLY
ANNOUNCED
Alford, John L.: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Mt. Arack Baptist Church, Monroe.
Anders, Maude: 10:30 a.m. today, Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield.
Berry, Donald: 11 a.m. today, Castellaw Funeral Home chapel, Smyrna, Ga.
Burrell Sr., George: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Monroe.
Keller, Louise: 10 a.m. today, Riley Memorial Methodist Church, Collinston.
Paige, Stanley D.: 1 p.m. Thursday, Evergreen Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Trichell, Thomas: 10 a.m. today, St. Edward's Catholic Church, Tallulah.
Marie Callender Adams, 70
OLLA - Marie Callender Adams, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

Effie Currington, 79
ST. JOSEPH - Effie Currington formerly of Rosefield, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Betty Foy, 55
KOKOMO, Ind. - Betty Foy formerly of Monroe, a Guide Incorporated employee, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at New St. James Baptist Church, Richwood Road. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Martha Holiday, 78
HOUSTON - Martha Holiday formerly of Rayville, a homemaker, died August 15. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Charles Edward Johnson Sr., 72
Charles Edward Johnson of Monroe, an insurance manager, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Dyer Chapel C.M.E., West Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe.

Joseph E. Jones Jr., 78
Joseph E. Jones Jr. of Monroe, a retired sheet metal worker, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at New Light Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. today until service time at the church. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Mildred Jones, 80
RUSTON - Mildred Jones, a florist representative, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial is at Vienna Cemetery, Vienna.

Dorsie B. McElroy, 87
MARION - Dorsie B. McElroy, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at Mt. Union Baptist Church, Marion. Burial is at Concordia Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Manuel Lavelle Prince, 67
COLUMBIA - Manuel Lavelle Prince, a farmer, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Faith Baptist Church, Start. Visitation is 10 a.m. today until service time at the church. Burial is at Reeks Cemetery, Pioneer, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Randell D. Rice, 74
Randell D. Rice of West Monroe, a retired service station owner, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at First United Pentecostal Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until noon today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe and from 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun.

Jimmie Sandifer, 62
COLUMBIA - Jimmie Sandifer, an oil field tool pusher, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Squires Cemetery, Summerville.

James W. Winzer, 70
TALLULAH - James W. Winzer, a farmer, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Tallulah.


Wednesday, August 23, 2000
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0266 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 362-0278 on weekends.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Alford, John L.: 11 a.m. today, Mt. Arack Baptist Church, Monroe.
Burrell Sr., George: 11 a.m. today, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Monroe.
Johnson, Charles Edward: 2 p.m. today, Dyer Chapel C. M. E., West Monroe.
McElroy, Dorsie B.: 1 p.m. today, Mt. Union Baptist Church, Marion.
Paige, Stanley D.: 1 p.m. Thursday, Evergreen Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Sandifer, Jimmie: 10 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia.
Marie C. 'Recus' Adams, 70
OLLA - Marie Callender "Recus" Adams, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at the Standard Baptist Church, Olla. Visitation is 8 a.m. today until service time at the church. Burial is at the Pine Hill Cemetery, Urania, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

Effie C. Curington, 79
ST. JOSEPH - Effie Cassells Curington formerly of Rosefield, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at the Maryland Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Visitation is today at the church until service time. Burial is at the Rosefield Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Ambrose John Ecker Sr., 85
Ambrose John Ecker Sr. of West Monroe, a retired truck driver, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Phyllis S. Gewin, 78
Phyllis S. Gewin of West Monroe, a retired L.P.N., died Sunday. Graveside service is 10 a.m. today at Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

James M. 'Shorty' Lupo, 89
WINNSBORO - James M. "Shorty" Lupo, a retired farmer, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Harris Cemetery near Crowville.

Henry E. 'Eddie' Martin Jr., 67
Henry E. "Eddie" Martin Jr. of West Monroe, a retired truck driver,, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 4:30-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery.

Ruthie 'Fat Mama' Mathis, 76
Ruthie "Fat Mama" Mathis of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Parkview Drive Church of Christ, Monroe. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Velma McCarty Speir, 91
Velma McCarty Speir of West Monroe, a retired teacher, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

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