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JANE ELLA NABORS ATCHISON -- News Star World, Sep 10, 2015
Jane Ella Nabors Atchison, age 74, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, Sep 6, 2015.
Born Sep 24, 1940, in Meridian, Mississippi, to Verba Martha Anne Huey Nabors and Ben Frank Nabors, Jane attended Woodlawn High School in Birmingham, Alabama, and graduated with a BA in French from Agnes Scott College in 1962. She married James William David Atchison in Birmingham, Alabama, on June 23, 1962.
Raising three children with enthusiasm and love came naturally to Jane. She and her family lived in Suffolk, England, Durham, North Carolina, and Greenville, South Carolina, before settling in Ruston, Louisiana, where she was an active volunteer and valued community member for 35 years. She was a member of the Medical Auxiliary and was instrumental in the founding of the Ruston Family YMCA.
Jane served as a substitute teacher at Ruston High School for several years. She then taught French at Simsboro High School in Simsboro, Louisiana, for 10 years, where she touched the lives of the young people in her classes. She also received a Master of Education in Counseling from Louisiana Tech University, and taught classes in "Active Parenting." After retiring from teaching, she worked as a docent at the Biedenharn Museum and Gardens in Monroe.
In 2011, Jane moved to Asheville, North Carolina, to live in Deerfield, an Episcopal retirement community. She felt that she had truly "come home" to her beloved mountains, and she looked forward to enjoying a new chapter in her life at the special community where she quickly made a home and many, many friends.
Jane's faith and church communities were a vital part of her life. She was an active member of Grace Episcopal Church in Monroe, Louisiana, for more than 30 years, singing in the choir, serving on the vestry, coordinating and helping sew needlepoint kneelers for the church, and taking on countless other roles. In Asheville, she joined All Souls Cathedral, where she was a member of the Cathedral Choir and a volunteer in the church office.
Jane will always be remembered as a beloved wife and mother, consummate friend, and truly exceptional grandmother. She had many passions, among them her animals, her woods and plants, and classical music. She cherished singing in choirs and ensembles wherever she lived, and she was a member of the Asheville Choral Society.
Jane's greatest joy, however, had to be travel. While a high school teacher, Jane planned and led educational trips for the American Council of International Studies, expanding the horizons of the many students and families she took abroad. Over the years, she not only traveled to all seven continents, but also re-visited many of them multiple times, with Africa being a favorite destination. Some of her more unique journeys included visits to India, Nepal, the Galapagos Islands, Iceland, Peru, China and the Antarctic Peninsula. Jane delighted in new adventures and in sharing her travels with friends, children and especially grandchildren, making invaluable memories that will never be forgotten.
Small in stature but with a huge personality, Jane was full of energy, curiosity, and fun.
Jane is survived by her husband of 53 years, Dr. David Atchison, children Heather, Laura Jane and Phillip, grandchildren Heather, Lily, Will and Hawkins, brother Ben Frank, nephew Benjamin and four-legged companions Starbuck and Tigger.
Memorial services will be held at Grace Episcopal Church in Monroe, Louisiana, on Saturday, Sep 12 at 10:00 a.m., and at All Souls Cathedral, Asheville, North Carolina, on Saturday, Sep 26 at 10:00 a.m.
Memorials may be made in Jane's name to Chimp Haven in Keithville, Louisiana, or to All Soul's Cathedral in Asheville, North Carolina.

VERNIE ATES -- News Star World, April 21, 2016
Funeral service for Mr. Vernie Edward Ates, Sr., 91, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 11:00AM Friday, April 22, 2016, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Ates passed away on April 19, 2016, in Monroe, LA. He was an Army Veteran and served as a Medic during WWII. Mr. Ates was on the second boat to hit the beach in Normandy and was awarded the Bronze Star for his service. He retired from IMC Chemical Company in Sterlington, LA, after 42 years of service. Mr. Ates was preceeded in death by his son, Wallace Ates.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Leona Amphion Ates; son, Vernie Edward Ates, Jr.; daughter, Penny Tidwell; four grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren, and two sisters.
Memorials may be made to the Chennault Aviation Museum in Monroe.

CARDARIAL "TO TO" ATKINS -- News Star World, Jan 1, 2010
Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe, LA
Memorial Services for Cardarial "To To" Atkins, 45, of Monroe, LA are scheduled for 11:00 AM Saturday, Jan 2, 2010 at River of Life Church of Winnsboro, LA with Rev. Evelyn Dean officiating. Mr. Atkins was born on Oct 17, 1964 to parents Dorothy Jean Atkins and Spencer Arthur. He departed this life on Dec 26, 2009. He graduated from Wisner High School and attended Southern University, ULM and graduated from Delta Community College. He was previously employed by E.A. Conway Memorial Hospital and Guide of Monroe, LA. Most recently he was employed by Primary Health Services Center, Monroe, LA. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 18 yrs, Gwenda Atkins; three children, Lakisha Atkins, Melissa Atkins and Jordan Atkins all of Monroe, LA; both parents, two sisters and two brothers. Visitation will be held Friday from 12:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Richardson Funeral Home.

DAVID THOMAS ATKINS -- News Star World, Jan 24, 2016
Mr. David Thomas Atkins, 33, passed away at his home on Wednesday, Jan 20, 2016 after battling a lengthy illness. Visitation will be held from 5-7 pm on Monday, Jan 25, 2016 at Osborn Funeral Home in Shreveport. Funeral services will begin at 10am on Tuesday, Jan 26, 2016 at Noel Memorial United Methodist Church Worship Center in Shreveport with Rev. Mimi McDowell officiating. Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, Jan 27, 2016 at 2 pm at Mulhearn Memorial Park in Monroe, LA with Rev. Ray Owens officiating.
David was born on June 4, 1982 in Monroe, LA, graduated Ouachita Parish High School in 2000 and Louisiana Tech University in 2008 in Applied Biology. David was employed by Pratt Industries-Shreveport for 7 years as a Machine Operator.
David was preceded in death by his grandparents: Marie Muller Guillot, Gehlen Guillot, Virginia Adams Atkins, and Thomas J. Atkins Sr.
David is survived by wife of 3 years, Heather L. Atkins; daughter, Avery June Atkins, 7, with first wife, Kallie Guiterrez; his son, Wyatt David Atkins, 3; parents, Thomas J. Atkins Jr. and Ann Guillot Atkins; sister, Kelsey Atkins Sylvester and husband, Dr. Richard Sylvester; father and mother-in-law, Michael and Lauren Lancaster; brother-in-law, Clint Lancaster; aunt, Viva Atkins; uncle, John Guillot; God-children, Tristen Menzies and Sage Bell; and many Friends.
Pallbearers will be Clint Lancaster, John Guiterrius, Kenny Webb, Jonas Schuster, Mike Michaud and Wynn Brocket.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Employees of Pratt Industries of Shreveport.
The family requests that memorials be made in lieu of flowers to American Cancer Society , Lemer Research Institute the Cleveland Clinic Foundation for F.A.P. research, Arc-Goldmen School/ Child Development Center, and Pilots for Patients.
The family would like to express sincere appreciation to Pratt Industries, The Glen Retirement System, Noel United Methodist Church, Hospice of Shreveport- Bossier, Dr. Werner, Dr. McDonald, and Dr. Durci and Willis Knighton Medical Center Staff.

SARAH KATHRYN PHILLIPS ATKINS -- News Star World, Sep 18, 2008
Mrs. Sarah Kathryn Phillips Atkins, 75, of Hamburg died Tuesday, Sep 16, 2008 at the Ashley County Medical Center in Crossett. Mrs. Atkins was a native of Fountain Hill and a resident of Hamburg since 1960. She graduated from Fountain Hill High School in 1950 and served as the Ashley County Clerk from 1978 to 1994. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church where she was a past president of the United Methodist Women. She was an avid bridge player and she enjoyed the Friday Night Ladies Supper Club.
She is preceded in death by her husband, of 42 years, Gerald Sterling (Ted) Atkins; a son, Gerald Sterling (Teddy) Atkins, Jr.; her parents, Chase & Mildred Maxwell Phillips; two brothers, Chase A. Phillips, Jr. and Peter Phillips.
She is survived by a son, Corry Page Atkins, of Monroe, Louisiana; a daughter, Jane Magnuson and husband, Peter, of Rosemount, Minnesota; a sister, Jane Cason of Anchorage, Alaska; two grandchildren Haley Margaret and Bennett Joseph Magnuson and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, Sep 20, 2008 at the First United Methodist Church in Hamburg. Burial will be in the Snyder Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 202 S. Main, Hamburg, AR; the Helping Hands Food Pantry, c/o Mrs. Mary Williams, 816 Pine Ridge Drive, Hamburg, AR 71646 or to a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home, Hamburg.

PEARL OLA BURKHALTER ATKINSON -- News Star World, March 02, 2015
Mrs. Pearl Ola (Burkhalter) Atkinson, age 87 of Brilliant, formerly of Monroe, LA, passed away on Thursday, Feb 26, 2015 in the Fayette Long Term Care Center. Pearl is a 1945 graduate of Pine Tree High School in Longview, TX. She retired from Safeway Grocery Company after 25 years of service and worked for KNOE Channel 8 in Monroe, LA after her retirement from Safeway. She was a member of College Place Baptist Church in Monroe, LA for 38 years.
Pearl is preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Clarice (Weaver) Burkhalter; her husband, Colon W. Atkinson, three sisters, Margie Willett, Rosemary Burkhalter and Shirley Burkhalter, and two brothers, Odell and Glen Burkhalter.
She is survived by her daughters, Cynthia (Johnny) Fowler, and Sandra Proctor of Briliant, AL, and a son, Lenn Stephenson, also of Brilliant, AL. 7 Grandchildren. 7 Great grandchildren, and a sister, Sharon (Bill) Taack of Las Vegas, NV. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2015 from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation was held from 1:00 p.m until 2:00 p.m. (service time) on Sunday at the funeral home. Brother Drew Manley was the officiating minister. Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday March 2, 2015 in the Riverview Cemetery, in Monroe, LA.
Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, AL serving the Atkinson family.

ROBERT NEWTON AUBREY -- News Star World, Dec 19, 2012
Robert Newton Aubrey was born August 22, 1921 in El Paso, Texas. He died Dec 15, 2012.
Bob Aubrey served in the United States Navy as a dive bomber pilot during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. Lieutenant R. N. Aubrey flew from the decks of the United States aircraft carriers USS Hornet and USS Bunker Hill. He did not like to talk about combat, but he loved to talk about his Navy experiences, flying and his friends outside of war. He often joked that his work as a Navy flight instructor was far more dangerous than his combat roles. He worked for International Paper Company before and after the war.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Grace Galloway Aubrey and Robert Lee Aubrey, and Vikki Sims and Marjorie Nielsen, whom he regarded and treated as his family.
He is survived by Don Sims, Penny Sims, Mare' Sims Brennan, Steve Brennan, Madison, Blaine, and Barrie Brennan and Cole Sims, Paige Sims, Patton, Mollie, and Sarah Jane Sims.
He was affectionately known as "Daddy Bob" to many, including Earle Files, Jeffrey Morris, Lee Tugwell, Greg Garrett, James Scott Townsend and many more. He was a quiet, humble gentleman. He enjoyed horse racing, tennis and games of intellectual challenge. He loved science and throughout his life was filled with the fascination of the unknown. Daddy Bob was not religious, but he did not discount the beliefs of those who are.
Daddy Bob was to us a father, a grandfather, a great-grandfather, and a friend that all who had the honor of knowing him should thank our lucky stars.
"Look again at that dot. That's here. That's home. That's us. On it everyone you love, everyone you know, everyone you ever heard of, every human being who ever was, lived out their lives. The aggregate of our joy and suffering, thousands of confident religions, ideologies, and economic doctrines, every hunter and forager, every hero and coward, every creator and destroyer of civilization, every king and peasant, every young couple in love, every mother and father, hopeful child, inventor and explorer, every teacher of morals, every corrupt politician, every 'superstar,' every 'supreme leader,' every saint and sinner in the history of our species lived there - on a mote of dust suspended in a sunbeam." Carl Sagan

BILLY RAY AUDIRSCH -- News Star World, May 18, 2014
Services for Mr. Billy Ray Audirsch of Calhoun will be 10am Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at Cahoun Church of Christ with the Rev. Keith Roberts officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe. Visitation will be 5-8pm Monday at the church.
Mr. Audirsch was born on Jan 27, 1936 in Calhoun and passed from this life on May 17, 2014 in Calhoun at the age of 78.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Shelton & Maggie Audirsch; one son, Jim Audirsch; two sisters, Catherine Geisler & Priscilla Ann Pesnell; four brothers, Elmer Gene Audirsch, Franklin Audirsch, Taylor Audirsch, & Weaver Audirsch.
Survivors include his wife, Rosie Turnbow Audirsch of Calhoun; one daughter, Angel Audirsch Colvin of Downsville; one brother, Bobby Audirsch & wife Pat of Calhoun; Lifetime friend, Ray Chapman; one sister, Joyce Bennett& husband Billy of Choudrant; three grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, and a host of nieces, nephews & friends.
Pallbearers will be Ray Chapman, Raymond Jordan, Bubba Ward, Mark Orr, Earl Roberts, and Terry Orr.

FRANKLIN AUDIRSCH -- News Star World, April 1, 2007
Franklin DeLano Audirsch, 73, of Calhoun, a retired postal worker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery.

KEVIN BRUCE AUDIRSCH -- News Star World, April 28, 2015
Funeral services will be held for Kevin Bruce Audirsch, age 55, at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Arcadia. Rev. Donald Russell and Dr. Craig West will officiate. The interment will follow at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m.
Kevin was born June 4, 1959, in Monroe, LA. He entered into rest on Sunday, April 26, 2015 in Minden, LA. He was of the Baptist faith. Kevin worked as a machinist for Voith Paper Service South for many years.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents and many aunts and uncles.
He is survived by his life partner of 34 years, Carolyn Clements, his mother Frances Goza Curty, father Bobby Audirsch and wife Patricia, sister Anita Audirsch Kennedy and husband Michael, other brothers and sisters Tim Smith, Terri Smith, Tonya Crowell and Cynthia Bernice, nieces Jordan and Avery Kennedy, and by many other family and friends.
Pallbearers will be Jason Antee, Tim Smith, Regan Taylor, Joey Antee, Jimmy Clements, Dusty Clements and Roy Linder.
Honorary pallbearers will be Chris Wynn, John Little, Gary Choate, Robert Rodrigues, Kenneth Choate and his co-workers at Voith.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Arcadia Chapel, Arcadia, LA

ERNEST E. AUGER, SR. -- News Star World, Nov 25, 1997
TRUXNO, LA - Services for Mr. Auger, age 77, of Truxno, will be held Wednesday, Nov 26, 1997 at 1 p.m. at the Salem Baptist church of Farmerville, LA with Bro. Kurt Auger of New Orleans, Bro. Willie Cottrell o f El Dorado, and Bro. Ora Owens of West Monroe officiating. Interment will immediately follow at the Laran Cemetery, north of Farmerville. Mr. Auger went to be with the Lord Nov 24, 1997 after a brief illness.
Mr. Auger was a lifelong resident of Union Parish, a member of the Salem Baptist Church, a retired logger, and served as Police Juror for 8 years. He was also recently recognized as one of the founders of the Union Parish Riding Club Arena.
He is survived by his children: Ernest "Sonny" Auger, Jr., and wife, Pat, of Marion, Mrs. Anna A. Milstead and husband Kenneth, of Truxno, Mr. Steve P. Auger, Sr., of Truxno, and Mr. James B. Nolan of Houston, TX; two brothers: Mr. Alton Auger of Marion and Dr. Huey Van Auger of Raleigh, NC; four sisters: Mrs. Helen Harper of Ruston, Mrs. Robbie Watson of Houston, RX., Mrs. Ann Ratomsky of Hilton Head, SC, and Mrs. La Faye Keith of Shreveport, Mr. Auger has 16 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Mr. Auger was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Doris Edwards Auger, daughter, Barbara A. Nolan; granddaughter, Penny Renee Nolan; father, Mr. T. W. Auger, and mother, Mrs. Allie B. Auger.
Pallbearers: Steve Auger, Sr., Steve Auger, Jr., Mike Nolan, Robert Gulley, Don Auger, Mike Brantley, Kenneth Tucker, and Mitch Nolan. Honorary Pallbearers: Dr. J. E. Booth, Mr. James P. Hill, Mr. Royce Bird, Mr. Roland Hicks, Mr. Loyd Alford, Mr. Herbert Harvey, Mr. Houston Rhodes, Mr. Charles Gulley, Mr. Benoitt Holloway, Sr., Mr. Peanut Wells, Don Wall, and Arnold Lee. Visitation will be Tuesday at Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville from 8 - 9 p.m.
Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville, LA.

FAYE WILLIAMS AUGER -- News Star World, Jan 30, 2005
Funeral services for Mrs. Faye Williams Auger, age 85, of Oak Grove, LA, will be 2:00 PM Monday, Jan 31, 2005 at the Green Baptist Church Oak Grove, LA, with Rev. Fred Hale officiating. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery Oak Grove, LA, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA.
Mrs. Auger was born on Feb 17, 1919 and passed away on Thursday, Jan 27, 2005 in Oak Grove, LA.
Mrs. Auger was a member of the Green Baptist Church in Oak Grove. She and her hus band were founding members of the Calvary Baptist Church. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was farmer and loved to grow her flower gardens.
She is preceded in death by her husband Thomas Willard Auger Sr., son, Sheriff T.W. Auger Jr.
She is survived by her son: Larry Auger, West Monroe, LA; daughterinlaw: Rochelle Auger West Monroe, LA; son: David Auger, West Monroe, LA; daughter-in-law: Mary Auger, West Monroe, LA; daughter: Kathryn Lynn Wise, Oak Grove, LA; granddaughters: Gaye La ing, Bastrop, LA, Robin Ainley, Oak Grove, LA; grandsons: Dion Auger, Oak Grove, LA, Jimmie Wise Jr., Monroe, LA, Mason Jon Auger, Taos, New Mexico; granddaughter: April Auger, Cleveland, TN; grandson: Sean Auger, West Monroe, LA; granddaughters: Erin Auger, West Monroe, LA, Annelise Au ger, West Monroe, LA; five great grandchildren: Ashley Putman, Texarkana, TX, Mi chael Putman, Texarkana, TX, Sheena Cumbie, Oak Grove, LA, Rebecca Ainley, Oak Grove, LA, and Trey Auger, Oak Grove, LA; three greatgreat grandchildren: Chandler Erskine, Texarkana, TX, Abbigail Putman, Texarkan a, TX, and Caylin Cumbie, Oak Grove, LA.

J. A. AUGER -- News Star World, Feb 01, 2010
Funeral Services for Mr. J.A. Auger, 98, of Marion, LA., will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, Feb 2, 2010 at the First Baptist Church of Marion, LA. Officiating will be Rev. John Saunders assited by Rev. Bubba Hoggatt. Interment will follow in Laran Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mr. Auger was born on Dec 9, 1911 and passed away on Jan 31, 2010. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife Relda Griffin Auger of Farmerville, LA; son Don Auger of Truxno, LA; Kenneth Auger and wife Judy of Marion, LA; grandchildren, Kandy Little, Kennon Cobb, and John Auger; and seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Ann Ratmosky and Stan of Hilton Head, SC; LaFaye Keith of Farmerville, LA; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Bob Buckley, Bob Anderson, Earl Keaton, Dean Smith, Bobby Knickerbocker, and Jesse B. Andrews. Honorary Pallbearers will be Sam Adams, Jim Berhsen, Ray Goldman, Coot Black and Johnny Dollar. Memorials may be made to Faith Baptist Church in Farmerville, LA. Visitation will be held Monday, Feb 1, 2010 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the church.

PAT AUGER -- News Star World, Jan 12, 2013
Funeral services for Pat Auger, 69, of Farmerville will be 2:00pm Sunday, Jan 13, 2013 at First Baptist Church, Farmerville with Bro. Don Reeves and Bro. Kurt Auger officiating. Burial will follow in Laran Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home.
Mrs. Auger went to be with Jesus on Jan 10, 2013. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all who met her.
She was preceded in death by her parents Harry & Lela Jackson and brother, Levi Jackson.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband: Ernest E. "Sonny" Auger; children: Shannon & Michael Burkhardt; Sharron & Jeff Spillers; Shantell & Clint Cannon; Kristy Auger; Kurt & Rene' Auger; and Kellye & Troy Ketchum; brother: Travis Jackson; grandchildren: Hunter Burkhardt, Haleigh Spillers, Logan Spillers, Destiny Williams, Trey Spillers, Caroline Cannon, Lily Cannon, Megan Keys, Jake Auger, Brooks Auger, Kellen Ketchum and Jack Ketchum; great- grandchildren: Eisley Williams and Piper Keys; and numerous other relatives & friends.
Pallbearers are Jeff Spillers, Michael Burkhardt, Clint Cannon, Kevin Jackson, David Jackson and Steve Auger.
Visitation is Saturday, Jan 12th, from 5-8pm at Farrar Funeral Home and again Sunday at the church from 1:00-2:00pm.

BILLY JOE AULDS -- News Star World, Sep 17, 2017
West Monroe - Funeral services for Rev. Billy Joe Aulds Sr., 87, will be held at 11 am Monday Sep 18, 2017 at Aulds Chapel Bible Church in Eureka Community, La. Bro. Mike Reynolds and Rev. Richard Bowden will be officiating. Interment will follow at Aulds Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.
Rev. Billy was a retired Minister, teacher and Engineer. He served in the US Air Force for a number of years. He was preceded in death by his father Ellis Aulds Sr., mother Josie Emma Aulds, and two brothers Ellis (Skeeter) Aulds, and Ralph B. Aulds Sr.
Survivors include his wife, Eloyce Brantley Aulds of Downsville; son, Billy Joe Aulds Jr. and his wife Linda of West Columbia, South Carolina; daughters and spouses, Teresa and Richard Bowden of Downsville, Gwen and Bill Middleton of Downsville, Cindy and Tommy Williams of Columbia, MO; one sister Emma Dossett of Pasadena TX, one brother, Rev. Johnny Aulds and wife Loralee of Cookeville TN; 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Pallbearers are Wesley McVay, Nathan Bowden, Jonathan Bowden, Jacob Unger, Will Middleton, and Ralph (Bubba) Aulds Jr.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Gary Nunn and Steve Martin.
Visitation will be held from 10 am until service time Monday, at Aulds Chapel Bible Church.

EUNICE DIXIE HARRISON AULDS -- News Star World, Dec 22, 2004
Funeral services for Mrs. Eunice Dixie Harrison Aulds, 91 of Calhoun, Louisiana, will be held Thursday, Dec 23, 2004 at 1:30 PM at Beulah Methodist Church, Calhoun, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Jeff Ables and Rev. Andy Hurst. Interment will be at Beulah Meth odist Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Aulds was born Decem ber 6, 1913 in Calhoun, LA where she lived until July of 2001, when she went to live with one of her daughters in Houston.
Mrs. Aulds was a long time faithful member of Beulah Methodist Church. She was an active member of The Young at Heart Senior Citizens Group.
Mrs. Aulds was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie D. Aulds , her mother, Jettie Harrison and one grandson, Jason Keith Evans.
Survivors are one son: Darrell Darwin Aulds; two daughters: Judy Reppond and Trudy Newsom; four grandchildren: Karin Michelle Aulds, Geoffrey Harrison Aulds, Catherine Leigh Bauer and Jessica Dee Marchbanks; three great grand children; Nicole Marie Straley, Heather Michelle Straley, Harrison Duncan Aulds; and one great grandchild soon to arrive Payton Faith Bauer.
Pallbearers will be friends of the family.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 4:30 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

FLORIS GRANT AULDS -- News Star World, Dec 22, 2004
Funeral services for Floris Grant Aulds, 90, of Choudrant will be 2:00 PM Friday, Dec 17, 2004, at Alabama Presbyterian Church in Choudrant with Rev. Neil Everett officiating. Interment will be at Sibley Cemetery in Choudrant under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston.
Mrs. Aulds passed away on Wednesday, Dec 15th, in Ruston following a lengthy illness.
Mrs. Aulds was a member of First Baptist Church of Calhoun. She was preceded in death by her husband Hilton C. Aulds, son Hilton C. Aulds, Jr., and daughter Dixie Aulds Lipscomb.
She is survived by her children, Charles Aulds and wife Sonya of West Monroe, Jerry Aulds and wife Gay of Choudrant and Salley Aulds Jennings of Ruston; eight grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Doris Grant Smith of Choudrant.
Memorials may be made to the Sibley Cemetery Fund.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, Ron Aulds, Jason Aulds, Bruce Jennings, Jamie Colvin and nephews Johnnie Grant and Bobby Smith.
Honorary pallbearers will be John Paul Rieger, Mark Norris, Ned Hollenbach, Wayne Tanner and David Barnes.

JAMES DARRELL AULDS -- The News-Star, Monroe LA, 15 July 1990
Services for Mr. James Darrell (J.D.) Aulds, 71, of West Monroe, LA, will be at 5 p.m. Sunday, July 15, 1990 at the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Larry Mudgett officiating. Burial will be in the Halsey Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatricks of West Monroe. Mr. Aulds died Saturday, July 14, 1990 at his residence following a lengthy illness. Mr. Aulds was a retired Manville employee, a Veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the First Wesleyan Church and the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Doris M. Aulds of West Monroe; one daughter, Dorinda Courtney of West Monroe; one step-daughter, Teresa Mathews of West Monroe; one step-son, Raylon R. Rogers of Welston, Oklahoma; two sisters, Myrtle Hinton of West Monroe and Willard Jennings of Monroe; one brother, Shep Aulds of West Monroe; 11 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Stephen Struben Jr., Eric Struben, Danny Sullivan, Darrell Sullivan, Coty Courtney and Ben Crook. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until time of service.
Contributed 27 Dec 2011 by Doug McBroom

JAMES KEITH AULDS -- News Star World, Feb 05, 2016
Funeral services for Mr. James Keith Aulds, 83, of Farmerville, LA will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, Feb 6, 2016 at Salem Baptist Church in Farmerville, LA with Bro. Aleck Nyegaard officiating. Interment will follow at Liberty Hill Taylor Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA.
Mr. Aulds was born April 28, 1932 and passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, Feb 3, 2016. He was born and raised on the family farm in the Salem community where he loved the outdoors. Mr. Aulds was a lifelong member of Salem Baptist Church and served as a deacon most of his adult life. Mr. Aulds was retired from the IMC chemical plant and also operated a poultry and cattle farm. He was co-founder of the former Ridgedale Academy of West Monroe.
He was predeceased by his parents, Bearl and Mae Edwards Aulds; sister, Sue Aulds Brantley; and recently, his wife of 64 years, Peggy Henderson Aulds.
Survivors include his children: Libby Ledig and husband Walter of Minden, LA., Lynn Martinez and husband Roy also of Minden, LA., Jamie Nawrocki and husband Steve of Clarkston, MI., and Michael Aulds and wife Donna of Sterlington, LA; grandchildren: David Albritton, Leigh Albritton, Casey Watkins, Katherine Buckbee, Jared Aulds, and Dee Anne Aulds; 10 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers are David Albritton, Jared Aulds, Scott Brantley, Chad Galligan, Greg Edwards, and Jamie Watkins.
Visitation will be held on Friday, Feb 5 from 5:00PM - 7:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville.
Memorials may be made to Salem Baptist Church, or charity of donor's choice.
Special thanks to Emilee and staff at Arbor Rose for their love and care the last few weeks of his life.

JOE B. AULDS -- News Star World, April 02, 2017
Funeral services for Joe B. "Dick" Aulds, of Spearsville will be held at 2:30pm Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Camp Creek Baptist Church near Spearsville with Rev. Willie Cottrell officiating. Burial will be in Camp Creek Cemetery with Military Honors and under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville.
Mr. Aulds, 97, went to his heavenly home March 31, 2017. He was retired from Commercial Solvents, was a farmer and a member of Camp Creek Baptist Church where he was a deacon since 1966. He was a WWII Veteran having served in India and China. Mr. Aulds loved his family and enjoyed hunting and farming. Mr. Aulds also loved his church family, community and his preacher friends. He had a great respect and love for God and his country as well as being very patriotic, supporting all veterans' affairs. He was a devoted supporter of St. Jude.
He was preceded in death by his wife Christine Futch Aulds; parents: Floyd & Lavania Aulds and one brother George Aulds.
Left to cherish his memory are his children: two sons & daughters-in-law: Rev. Joe C. Aulds (Donna) of Ruston, LA; and Kerry Lane Aulds (Barbara) of Spearsville, LA; one daughter and son-in law, Barbara A. Nutt (Billy) of Arcadia, LA; 6 grandchildren: Janet Maxwell, Tonya Blanton, Stephen Nutt, Kimberly Aulds Lowe, Joe C. Aulds and Rachel Shirley; 16 great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.
Pallbearers will be Joe C. Aulds, Stephen Nutt, Gary Maxwell, Barry Blanton, Marvin Kennedy and Jim Rhodes. Honorary Pallbearers will be Troy Risinger, Charles Futch, Max Futch, Danny Rockett, Van Witt, and Josh Shirley.

JOE HENRY AULDS -- News Star World, Feb 14, 2004
Joe Henry Aulds, age 54, of Coppell, Texas, passed away Wednesday, Feb 4, 2004, at Los Colinas Medical Center. He was born May 2, 1949 in Farmerville, LA to Alton A. and Jettie Farrar Aulds. He married Connie Roberts on April 24, 1971 in Downsville, LA. Joe was a strong Christian and an active member of Valley Ranch Baptist Church in Coppell. After graduating from LA Tech University he spent his life working in the wood products industry and served as the CEO of MJB Wood Group. He also served his country during the Vietnam War as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps. He is survived by his wife, Connie; daughters, Tara Williford and her husband, Pat of Tulsa, OK and Amanda Aulds of College Station, TX; sisters, Sue Draper of Bossier City, LA and Martha Cater of Arkansas and brother, Teddy Aulds of Lebanon, TN. A memorial service will be held 2:30 PM, Saturday, Feb 7, 2004, at Valley Ranch Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Friday at the church. The family request memorial contributions made to Valley Ranch Baptist Church, 1501 E. Beltline Road, Coppell, TX 75019. Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home, Lewisville, TX

PEGGY HENDERSON AULDS -- News Star World, Sep 04, 2015
Funeral services for Peggy Henderson Aulds, 82, of Farmerville, LA will be 11:00 AM Saturday, Sep 5, 2015 at Salem Baptist Church in Farmerville, LA with Bro. Aleck Nyegaard officiating. Interment will follow at Liberty Hill Taylor Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA.
Mrs. Aulds was born August 11, 1933 and passed away Sep 3, 2015.
Mrs. Aulds was a member of Salem Baptist Church in Farmerville.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Keith Aulds of Farmerville, LA; children: Libby Ledig and husband Walter of Minden, LA., Lynn Martinez and husband Roy also of Minden, LA., Jamie Nawrocki and husband Steve of Clarkston, MI., and Michael Aulds and wife Donna of Sterlington, LA; grandchildren: David Albritton, Leigh Albritton, Casey Watkins, Katherine Buckbee, Jared Aulds, and Dee Anne Aulds; sisters: Rollyns Bush of Jackson, MS and Becky Ballenger of Clinton, MS; 10 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be David Albritton, Matt Miller, Jamie Watkins, Scott Brantley, David Corona and Jared Aulds.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturday, Sep 5, 2015 at Salem Baptist Church.
The family would like to express a special thank you to Toni, Sarah, David, Tina, and special niece, Janet, for their love and care.
Memorials may be made to Salem Baptist Church, or charity of donor's choice.

BILLY WAYNE AULTMAN -- News Star World, Nov 17, 1997
Billy Wayne Aultman, 57 of Oak Grove, a retired farmer, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Forest Cemetery, Forest.

ALVIN RAY AUSTIN -- News Star World, April 02, 2016
A Celebration of Life for Mr. Alvin Ray Austin of West Monroe, LA will be 12:00pm Monday, April 4, 2016 at Community Baptist Church in West Monroe with Rev. Danny McIlveene and Mitch Reynolds officiating. Interment will follow at Northeast Louisiana Veterans' Cemetery in Rayville, LA under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe. Visitation will be from 5:00pm until 8:00 pm Sunday, April 3, 2016 and from 11:00am until time of service at the church.
Mr. Austin was born April 6, 1955 in Oklahoma City, OK and passed from this life on March 31, 2016 in West Monroe, LA at the age of 60. He served in the United States Navy in infantry gun crews, and seamanship specialist, commander mine division 125. He was a member of Community Baptist Church and American Legion #401. He worked for Vincent Guard Service as an armed security guard for Bank-Tec South. He is preceded in death by his parents, Norvin Stracy Austin and Joyce Evelyn Hines Norris, and father-in-law, Virgil Red Green.
Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Sue Green Austin; his children, Timothy, Bobbie Sue, Jennifer, Justin, and Stracy; thirteen grandchildren; mother-in-law, Mary Jo Green-Momma Sug; one brother, James Glen Austin; also survived by a host of extended family and friends.
Pallbearers will be Justin Higginbotham, Brock Leonard, Cody Griffin, Brian Leonard, Bobby Green and Barry Lockwood.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Gideon International, the Veterans' Administration or a charity of your choice.

BEATRICE AUSTIN -- News Star World, Oct 16, 2015
Funeral services for Beatrice Austin will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, Oct 17, 2015 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Kevin Stewart will be officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.
Longtime resident of West Monroe, Beatrice "Bea" Austin, 89, traveled to Heaven on Oct 14, 2015. Retired as a secretary from KNOE Radio and TV, Bea was preceded in death by her husband Conley. A member of McClendon Baptist Church, Bea lived her life serving others and putting self last. Bea was student of the Bible prophecy, and her life revolved around family, church, and friends; she loved a good game of Rook.
Bea is survived by sons: Dr. Bruce K. Austin (Diana), McKinney, Texas; Alan "Big Al" Austin (Ingrid), West Monroe; grandchildren: Jennifer Bettis (Hal); Seth Austin (Lara) all of Houston; Jacob Austin (Stacie), Angela Barrett (Jeremy), West Monroe; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday, Oct 16, 2015, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

BENNIE RAY AUSTIN -- News Star World, Jan 24, 2015
Memorial services for Bennie Ray Austin, Sr., 83, Monroe, LA will be held at 1:00 PM, Sunday, Jan 25, 2015 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel West Monroe, LA. Pastor Don Mangum will officiate.
Mr. Austin was born Dec 31, 1931 in Hope, Arkansas and passed away Jan 22, 2015 in Monroe, LA. He was a retired musician. Mr. Austin was preceded in death by his wife; Beatrice Austin; brothers; Earnest Austin, Jr., Homer Austin, Jerry Simpson; sisters, Vera Austin, Carla Nethery; granddaughter, Jennifer Austin.
He is survived by his son Bennie Austin and wife Kathy; daughter Donna Raustler and husband Kirke; brothers; James Simpson and Jimmy Simpson; sister, Betty Simpson; grandchildren; Scott McDonald, Julie Webb and husband Jason, Katrina Austin, Amanda Lacy, Tres Austin and wife Nicole, Jeremy Livingston and wife Tiffany, Lashay Flanagan and husband Chuck; great grandchildren; Jay McDonald- Webb, Anisa Aldridge, Leyton Livingston, Kenadie Livingston, Laikleigh Austin, Ian Austin, Breanna Patterson and Ryleigh Patterson.
The family would especially like to thank Carolyn Edwards (niece), Wayne and Nell Hall, Nancy and Tracy Ferris, Charlie and Lorita Qwin for the love and care of our father.

EVA COSTIN AUSTIN -- News Star World, Feb 7, 2009
Funeral services for Mrs. Eva Costin Austin, 97, of Bastrop, formerly of Eros, will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, Feb 7, 2009, at Community of Christ in Eros, LA. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Any donations in lieu of flowers, may be sent to the church, in her name, for its cemetery fund.
Mrs. Austin was born August 22, 1911, near Eros, LA, where she grew up. She passed away Wednesday, Feb 04, 2009, after living the past year at LeGrande Rehab Center in Bastrop.
She was preceded in death by her husband, W. Cleve Austin, four brothers and three sisters.
She is survived by many nieces and nephews and their extended families, and by her special nephew Don Costin and his wife Naomi Ruth of Bastrop, whom she called family and resided with over the past twenty years. She also leaves many dear and cherished friends.
In the past, Mrs. Austin enjoyed quilting, reading the daily newspaper, reading poetry and writing her own as well. She was well known for her sharp memory and recollection of family history and church events. "Aunt Eva" will be remembered for her abundant kindness, patience and generosity, and her words, "keep the Lord first in our lives."
Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA

JAMES P. AUSTIN -- News Star World, Dec 20, 2008
Funeral services for James P. Austin, 89, will be held 3:00 PM, Sunday, Dec 21, 2008 at Mangham Baptist Church, Mangham, with Rev. Rick Aultman officiating. Internment will follow in Gwin Cemetery, Mangham, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA.
Mr. Austin was born on August 29, 1919 in Mangham, LA and passed away Thursday, Dec 18, in Monroe, LA.
James was a member of Mangham Baptist Church. He also was a pilot in World War II for the U.S. Army Air Force and a graduate of Northeast Louisiana College.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Helen Louise Austin; parents, Oscar and Maggie Austin; and brothers, Oscar Austin and Fred Austin.
He is survived by his children, Sandra Brundage and husband, Harrison of Houston, TX, Larry Austin and wife, Kay of Monroe; grandchildren, Ryan Austin and wife Carla of West Monroe, Jessica Austin of Monroe, Cheryl Brundage of Houston, TX, Darryl Brundage of Houston, TX; great grandson, Bram Sebio- Brundage of Houston, TX; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers are Frank Hendrix, Darryl Brundage, Ryan Austin, Paul Gandy, Doyle Robinson, and Clinton Smart.
Honorary pallbearers are Bill Bruce and Jim Bruce.
Visitation will begin Sunday from 2:00 PM until service time at Mangham Baptist Church.

JOYCE JOAN BROWN AUSTIN -- News Star World, April 27, 2009
Joyce Joan Brown Austin, age 64, died on Saturday, April 25, 2009, in Jackson, MS.
She is survived by her husband of almost 43 years, Donald M. Austin. She is also survived by her children: Stacie Albritton and husband, Erik; Stephanie Ward and husband, Michael; Russell Austin and wife, Chrystal; grandsons, Luke and Seth Albritton; sister, Mittie Ellis; brother, Charles Brown and wife, Janis; a very dear family friend: Martha Hopper; as well as numerous beloved relatives and friends.
Joyce was a longtime resident of Clinton, MS and attended Morrison Heights Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held at Lakewood Memorial Funeral Home on Clinton Boulevard from 2:00-5:00 PM today. Another visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at Pleasant Hill Church in her hometown of West Monroe, LA beginning at 1:00 PM followed by her funeral service to be held at the church at 2:00 PM, under the local direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Morrison Heights Baptist Church - Future Is Now campaign: 3000 Hampstead Blvd., Clinton, MS 39056.

PEARLIE L. AUSTIN -- News Star World, April 19, 2009
Funeral services for Mrs. Pearlie Lorena Hollis Austin, 75, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, April 20, 2009 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Bro. Scott Thompson will officiate. Interment will follow at Clark Springs Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Austin was born Jan 12, 1934 in Union Parish and passed away April 17, 2009 in Monroe, LA. Lorena moved to West Monroe after she married. She loved her family, cooking, and growing flowers. She worked at Brownville Bag Plant and later went to work for Monroe Manufacturing.
Lorena is survived by her 3 children; Rodney Austin and wife LaManna of Jacksonville, FL, Debra Averitte and husband Randy of West Monroe, and Michael Austin and wife Alison of Jacksonville, FL; one brother, James Hollis of Hodge, LA and one sister, Linda Aulds of Magnolia, AR, eleven grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and one special friend Ms. Bonnie Wade of Monroe.
Pallbearers will be Brandon Austin, Rodney Austin, Jr., Chris Hollis, Keith Hollis, Frankie Hollis, and Jordan Aulds.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday, April 19 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.

WILLIAM LESLIE "BILL" AUSTIN -- News Star World, March 14, 2009
Mr. William Leslie "Bill" Austin, 83 of Mangham, LA passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2009 at Richardson Medical Center in Rayville, LA.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Virginia King Austin of Mangham, LA, his seven children and their spouses, Michael Austin and wife Patricia of Baton Rouge, LA; daughter Judy Austin Jumonville and her husband Gabe of Baton Rouge, LA; Gail Austin Lyon and her husband Dr. Robert Lyon of Bastrop, LA; Brenda Austin Torsrud and her husband Jeff of Rayville, LA; Shirley Austin McDonald and her husband Randall of West Monroe, LA; Ron Austin and his wife Marsha of Atlanta, GA; Renee' Austin Crawford and her husband Scott of Rayville, LA; 10 grandchildren; Rebecca Reed, Rachel Austin, Matthew Lyon, Jason Lyon, Corey Austin, Janna Austin, Amelia Hutson, Annamaria Hutson, Austin Crawford and Avery Crawford; and 8 great grandchildren; Luke Reed, Jake Reed, Amanda Goodson, Austin Goodson, Cooper Lyon, A.J. Brewer, Chandler Brewer and Dakota Brewer
He is also survived by his brothers Malcolm Austin and Harold Austin, sisters;
Louise DeVille, Elaine Bernard and Pat Mercer.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Ernest and Eula Austin, brother; Tim Austin, sisters; Lettie Aswell, Eugenia Harris, and Mary Haynes.
Visitation will be at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro, LA on Saturday, March 14, 2009 from 12 noon till time of service at 2:00 PM conducted by Dr. Ernest Winburn.
Burial will follow in Lone Cherry Baptist Church Cemetery, Mangham, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro, LA.
Pallbearers will be grandsons; Corey Austin, Matthew Lyon, Jason Lyon, Jason Reed, Austin Crawford and nephews; Robert Dye, Andy Dye, and Randy Dye.
He loved gardening, cooking for his family, and spending time with family. He also enjoyed being a ham radio operator and is known by friends as K5QBE.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Robert Lyon, the staff of Morehouse General Hospital, Dr. Robert Ewing, Dr. Julius Makanjoula, and the staff of Louisiana Health Care Extended Care of West Monroe, LA.

GLADYS AUTREY -- News Star World, Feb 14, 2009
Funeral service for Gladys Autrey, age 81, of Bernice will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, Feb 14, 2009 at First United Methodist Church in Bernice, LA. Officiating the service will be Rev. Johnnie Adkins. Interment will follow at Bernice cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston.
Mrs. Autrey was born March 27, 1927 and passed away Feb 12, 2009.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband of forty two years, Rudolph Autrey; infant daughter, Linda Autrey; her parents; four brothers; two sisters; and an infant great granddaughter, Savannah Massey.
She is survived by her daughters, Shirley Merritt of Gibsland, and Debra Prince and husband Billy of West Monroe; son, Randy Autrey of West Monroe; daughter, Tanya Head and husband Steven of Bossier, City; surrogate son, Scottie Toner and wife Michelle of West Monroe; sister, Irene Ketchum of Cotton Valley; brother, Ardis Hanson of Sarepta; five granddaughters; one surrogate grandson; nine great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Wayne Merritt, Jessie Merritt, Larry Ketchum, Tommy Welch, Ryan Poskey and Paul Holoman.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Friday, Feb 13, 2009 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Bernice.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to the nurses and staff of Alpine Guest Care, Professional Hospice Care, Kathy McCallum Spears and her staff.

FAY E. AUTTONBERRY -- News Star World, May 12, 2015
Funeral Services celebrating the life of Mrs. Fay E. Auttonberry, 91, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Ridge Avenue Baptist Church, West Monroe with Dr. Jim Wolf and Rev. Robin Roark officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Calhoun, LA.
Fay passed away peacefully surrounded by her family into the loving arms of her Lord. Proverbs 31:10- Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.
Fay's life was dedicated to serving her Lord Jesus and she continuously loved and helped others. The best word to describe her was "selfless". From a young woman to the end, she served in her church with the children's choirs, young married classes, bible studies, and so much more. Faye was a Mary Kay consultant for 30 years. She loved helping her customers and received countless awards and recognition. She was an incredible wife, mother, sister, daughter and friend.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Hyram and Edna Forbes; son, Thomas Wayne "Red" Auttonberry; Twin Brother, Ray Forbes; and Sister Lougene Davis
Survivors include her husband of 73 years, Ellis Auttonberry; daughters, Billie Auttonberry Smallwood and husband, Russell, Pamela Auttonberry Poynter and husband Todd; brother, Thomas Edward Forbes and wife, Phyllis; sister, Billie Marie Payne and husband, W.L. She was blessed with 8 wonderful grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Herbert Otwell, Henry Chriceol, Fred Hall, Bill Black, Bobby Wheelis, and Ivy Ray Johnson.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Calton Yeager, Billy Clement, Velton Frost, Sonny Bumgardner and Paul Johnston.
Visitation will be held from 4:00PM until 7:00PM Tuesday May 12, 2015 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
Matthew 25:21: And the Lord said, "Well done thy good and faithful servant."

LOIS MARIE AUTTONBERRY -- News Star World, May 09, 2016
Funeral Services for Lois Marie Auttonberry, 69, of Calhoun, LA will be held at 1:00PM Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Oak Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe with Bro. Neil Wigley officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Lois was born on Nov 30, 1946 in Monroe, LA and passed away on May 6, 2016 in Calhoun, LA. She is preceded in death by her parents, Loyce and Clarice Frith; brother, Lee Frith; sister, Wanda Fuller; and great-grandson, Ryan Quinlan.
Survivors include her husband of 31 years, Jesse Auttonberry; children, Charles Edwards, Jr., Casey Edwards, and Cheryl Miller and husband Edward; 6 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Linda McGriff and husband Harold, Laura Carruthers and husband Chuck, Wendy Poe and husband Bubba; brother, Tim Frith and wife Melody; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be Frankie Joseph, Matthew Thompson, Wayne Murray, Dalton Fowler, Ernie Perritt, Bobby Fowler, and W. H. George.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 10, 2016 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Oak Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe.

AMY MICHELE AVANT -- News Star World, Nov 14, 2014
Funeral Services for Amy Michele Avant, 43, of West Monroe will be held 2:00 P.M., Saturday, Nov 15, 2014 in the Worship Center at First Baptist Church in West Monroe with Rev. Dwight Munn and Rev. Michael Wood officiating. Interment will follow in Kilpatrick's Serenity Garden Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Amy was born April 30, 1971 and passed away Nov 12, 2014. She graduated from West Monroe High School in 1989, received her B.S. Degree in nursing from St. Thomas University in Miami, FL, where she recieved a softball scholarship. She later received her Master's Degree in nursing from Northwestern University, where she specialized in Neo-Natal Pediatrics. As a registered nurse and later as Nurse Practitioner she helped hundreds of infants and their families to overcome their illnesses at St. Francis, Christus Schumpert and at Northeast LA Medical Centers. Amy was a member of several medical organizations including NCC. She was an outstanding mother and all of her family was avid softball participants. She is preceded in death by her step sister, Ann Green.
Survivors include her four children, Garrett Chandler Williams, Meredith McKenzie Williams, Haden Grant Williams and Austin Blake Hill; her mother, Mackie Lynn Avant; her father and step mother, Bill and Carol Joyce Avant; sister, Jennifer Nicole Eubanks and husband, Korry; brother, Nick Avant; nieces, Meagan Lively and Kennedy Lively; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and her special companion, Brian Carter, who helped her through her illness.
Pallbearers will be David Avant, Brian Alexander, Jack Eubanks, Nick Avant, Wayne Petrus and Chris Adams.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., Friday, Nov 14, 2014 in the Worship Center at First Baptist Church in West Monroe.
In Lieu of Flowers, memorials may be made to a special account at First National Bank in West Monroe for her children or Pilots for Patients.

BECKY ELLEN AVANT -- News Star World, May 22, 2009
Funeral services for Ms. Becky Ellen Avant, 44, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, May 23, 2009 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in West Monroe with Rev. Danny Hawthorne officiating. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Becky was born on Dec 11, 1964 in West Monroe, LA. [She died 5/21/2009.]
She is preceded in death by her father, William Huey Avant and her nephew, Mathew Avant.
She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Scallon and husband Scott; three beautiful granddaughters, Caroline, Madison, and Alyssa; her mother, Pauline Avant; brothers, Charles Avant, and Bill Avant and wife Vicky; sisters, Lisa Allen and husband Junior, Margie Strother and husband Terry, and Polly Vail and husband Don; sixteen nieces and nephews; numerous great nieces and nephews; and a very special friend, J.C. Neathery.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Avant, Shane Kirby, Wendell Avant, John Cole, Chad Vail and David Duke.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday at Emmanuel Baptist Church.
Memorials may be made to Hospice Care of Louisiana or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

BETTY AVANT -- News Star World, Dec 29, 2007
Downsville — Betty Avant, 78, retired United Way of Northeast Louisiana clerk, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Point Assembly of God Church. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time. Burial will be in Aulds Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

MARTHA ANN AVANT -- News Star World- April 12, 2014
Funeral Services for Martha Ann Avant, 70, of Calhoun, LA will be held at 3:00PM Saturday, April 12, 2014 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Mike Fletcher, Rev. Scott Fletcher, and Bro. Glenn Guilliams officiating. Interment will follow in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
Martha was born on Dec 26, 1943 in Lincoln, AL and passed away on April 9, 2014 in West Monroe, LA. She was an avid horsewoman and was a former member of the NLBRA and LRCA. Martha was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents, Amos and Buelah Buford; 3 brothers, and one sister.
Survivors include her husband, James "Sonny" Avant; children, Georgia "Poodle" Brown and husband Jason, James "Bubba" Avant, Rhonda Fowler and fiancé Peter Hill, Pam Avant Savage and husband Thomas, and Cindy Avant and partner Sharon; grandchildren, Mollea, Morgan, Kayla, Brandi, and Candice, five great- grandchildren, sister-in-law, Margaret Buford; and numerous nieces and nephews in Louisiana and Alabama.
Pallbearers will be Hal Parker, Greg Buford, Gary Buford, Scotty Bennett, David "Woody" Woodcock, and Brian Giger.
Visitation will be held from 1:00PM until service time at 3:00PM Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

BILLY JACK AVERITTE JR. -- News Star World, Dec 29, 2012
Funeral services for Billy Jack "Buck" Averitte, Jr., 55, of West Monroe, are 2:00PM Sunday, Dec 30, 2012, at the Luna Assembly of God with Pastor Joel Brackett officiating. Interment follows in the church cemetery under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Born Feb 24th, 1957 in Monroe, Louisiana, he passed away Thursday, Dec 27th, 2012, in West Monroe. "Buck" was a long-time employee of the Bancroft Bag Company with over 30 years of service. He was an active member of the Luna Assembly of God where he served as a board member and the Young Adult Minister.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia; daughters, Roxann Averitte and Ashley Howze and husband, Jason; grandson, Austin Howze and granddaughter, Courtney Howze; parents, Billy Jack and Ann Averitte, Sr.; Rose Lewis, sister; Randy Averitte, brother; Sherry Wheat, sister; and Dawn Wheat sister; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers are Clint Lenard, Kelby Lenard, Ricky Brown, Ted Foster, Alton Downs, and Mike Jones.
The family will receive friends on Saturday evening, Dec 29th, 2012, from 5:00 to 8:00PM at the Luna Assembly of God, 2843 Red Cut Road, West Monroe.

VICTOR AVERITTE -- News Star World, August 30, 2009
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:7
Services for Mr. Victor Averitte of Downsville, LA will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, August 31, 2009 at Downsville Baptist Church in Downsville, LA. Bro. Mike Devillier and Bro. Charles Davis will officiate. Interment will follow in the Downsville Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Visitation will be held at the church on Monday from 12:00 noon until the service.
Mr. Averitte passed from this life on Friday, August 28th at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. He was born Sep 10, 1916 and was 92 years old.
Mr. Averitte is preceded in death by his wife Louise Roberts Averitte, his parents Vester and Velma Averitte and his siblings Verma, Herman & Lillian.
He is survived by three daughters, Margerite A. Hammons and husband Jerry of Baton Rouge, Betty A. Leachman (husband George deceased) of Ruston, Connie A. Sullivan-Guillot and husband Harvey of West Monroe; grandchildren Melinda Hammons Robert and husband Barry and son Victor and daughter Sarah of Prairieville; David Hammons of Galveston,TX; Sharon Hammons Marchand and husband Rodney and son Adam of Germantown, TN; Lisa Leachman Hinman and son Philip and daughter Melissa and granddaughter Aliya of Ruston and CA; Van Leachman and wife Shelly and son Layton of Sachse, TX; Stacy Sullivan of Phoenix, AZ; Sonya Sullivan Wilder and son Jacob and daughter Victoria of West Monroe.
Pallbearers will be Mr. Averitte's grandsons David Hammons, Van Leachman and Stacy Sullivan and great grandsons Adam Marchand, Victor Robert and Jacob Wilder.
Memorials may be made to the Downsville Baptist Church, Bathroom Addition Fund, Downsville, LA, 71234.
Thank you to Glenwood Regional Medical Center employees and staff for their care and compassion during this last month. A special note of thanks to Dr. Ron Hammett and Dr. Virginia Gonzales as well as the Glenwood physicians for their guidance, compassion and understanding.

ELNORA W. AVERY -- News Star World, Feb 24, 2009
Funeral services for Mrs. Elnora W. Avery, 86, of Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, Feb 25, 2009 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Bro. Larry Wagoner and Bro. Russell Wagoner will be officiating. Interment to follow at Cypress Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.
Mrs. Avery was born Sep 23, 1922 in West Monroe and died Feb 22, 2009 in Monroe. She was 1939 graduate of Ouachita Parish High School. Mrs. Avery was retired bookkeeper, last employed by Osterland Recreation Center. Mrs. Avery had several favorite hobbies which included ceramics and crochet.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Cull and Gartha Wagoner; brother, Marshal Dean Wagoner; sister, Lenora Scalfano; and her husband, Lee Roy Avery.
Survivors include her children, Ann Deas and husband Glen, Ron Avery and wife Sue, Becky Hunt and husband Dan; grandchildren, Tim Simmons, Leann Simmons- Rawls, Joshua Avery, Caleb Avery, Rachel Standard-Daigle, Aaron Standard and Joel Standard; 12 great grandchildren; brothers, Culpepper Wagoner Jr., Roy Dan Wagoner, Julius L. Wagoner, Kenny M. Wagoner; sister, Laverne Hargrove.
Pallbearers will be Tim Simmons, Joey Rawls, Josh Avery, Caleb Avery, Aaron Standard, Joel Standard, Logan Avery and Lucas Avery.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.
Special thanks to Avalon Place Skilled Nursing Center of Monroe and Hospice Care of Louisiana.

J. T. AVERY -- News Star World, July 21, 2015
Services for Mr. J. T. Avery, 92, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 22, 2015 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, with Rev. Josh Milliron officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Cemetery in Calhoun, LA.
Mr. Avery died at Glenwood Hospital on July 18, 2015 after a brief illness. He was born on Nov 30, 1922 in Chatham, LA and is a veteran of WWII serving as a Gunner's Mate 2nd Class in the U.S. Navy from July, 1942 to Oct, 1945. Mr. Avery was a retired deputy sheriff of Ouachita Parish after 31 years of service. Prior to his joining the OPSO he worked for the F B I and Monroe Police Dept. Mr. Avery is a member of McGuire Methodist Church where he worshipped with all his friends and church family.
Mr. Avery and his wife enjoyed square dancing prior to his retirement and later traveling all over the country. He also enjoyed bowling for years, but he most liked playing bridge at both the Monroe and West Monroe senior centers with all his friends. But yet again if anyone was looking for J.T. all they had to do was go to Glenwood Mall where he would be walking.
Survivors include daughter, Patti Robideaux; sister, Mrs. Mary Francis Lively and husband, Leonard; grandchildren, Michelle and Michael Tharpe, Sammy Chris and Christine Brewster, Jennifer and Caley Joyner, and Jeremy Robideaux; five great-grandchildren, Michaela, Shelby, Aiden, Samuel, and Bella; a host of nieces, nephews, and beloved friends.
Mr. Avery was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Marjorie Avery; daughter, Judy Brewster; parents John and Mary Avery; brothers, Earl, Leroy, Leslie, and Floyd; sisters, Maureen, Gladys, and Adeline.
Pallbearers will be Bill Loughlin, C.D. (Buddy) Griggs, Andy Long, Harold LaGrone, Joe Daniel, and Steve Nipper.
Honorary pallbearers are the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to McGuire United Methodist Church, 2075 Arkansas Road, West Monroe, LA 71291 (their choice of fund).
The family would like to give a special thanks to all the staff of Gamble Hospice Service.

OPAL LAURA MONK AVERY -- News Star World, Sep 22, 2008
Mrs. Opal Laura Monk Avery entered into rest Sept. 19, 2008 after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Monday at the Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro with burial to follow at Zion Rest Primitive Baptist Cemetery. Elder Paul Cayce and Brother Russell Rhodes will officiate the service. Visitation was from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday.
She leaves behind four daughters; Carolyn Rhodes and husband Keith of Chatham, Eleanor Fitzpatrick and husband Jim of Jonesboro, Sarah Blackmon of Monticello, AR, and Myra Stewart and husband Joe of Ruston; one brother Elder Reuben Monk and wife Margaret of Shreveport and a brother-in-law Dudley Phipps of Wellington, TX, also survive; Twelve beloved grandchildren, Darrell Avery and wife Donna of Jonesboro, David Avery and wife Trissie of Bernice, Allison Gault and husband Tim of West Monroe, Russell Rhodes and wife Sandra of Chatham, Mark Fitzpatrick and wife Anne of Geneva, Switzerland, Shawn Fitzpatrick and wife Christina of Gardnier, KS, Glenn Blackmon and wife Susan of Olympia, WA, Bryan Blackmon and wife Nancy of Woodstock, GA, Douglas Blackmon and wife Michelle of Atlanta, GA, Michelle Robison and husband Randy of Jonesboro, Jaynece Shows and husband Jerry of Bastrop, Gayla Antley of Ruston and 25 great-grandchildren are left to remember Grandmother. Many nieces and nephews, a host of friends and extended family those many lives she touched are also left.
Preceding her in death were her husband of nearly 70 years, Durward R. Avery; son Dr. Durward R. Avery Jr. , and three brothers and two sisters.
The family is so grateful to the special angels who made her life better after her health began to fail: Mary Kelly, Paula Desidere, Gayla Antley and Landon Antley took such special care of her. We are also grateful to the staff at Jackson Parish Hospital for all they did in those last few days.
Born June 3, 1913, in Abbott AR., her time here was just over 95 years. Her life was one of service to her church, her family and her community. She was a member of Zion Rest Primitive Baptist Church for 74 years, serving as Church Clerk for 53 years and honorary clerk after her health prevented her from serving. She was always ready and willing to help with school activities ( sports events, club events, whatever came up) with her children and grandchildren. She was a member and past president of the local Home Demonstation Club, as well. Some of the greatest joys of her life were making their home a very special place for the children, grandchildren, great- grandchildren, nieces and nephews and all their friends. And though the cares of life came her way, she could always see the bright side.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, Darrell Avery, David Avery, Tim Gault, Glenn Blackmon, Bryan Blackmon, Douglas Blackmon, Shawn Fitzpatrick and Jerry Shows.
Honorary pallbearers are the deacons of Zion Rest Church and the great- grandchildren.
Services are under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

JERRY AWTRY -- News Star World, Jan 02, 2007
Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Jerry Awtry, 76, of Rayville, LA will be held 10:00 AM, Wednesday, Jan 3, 2007 at the First Baptist Church in Rayville, LA with Dr. Ernest Winburn officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Jerry Awtry was born on July 18, 1930 in Anniston, AL. He is a graduate of Bessemer High School in Bessemer, AL, and Samford University in Birmingham, AL. Jerry served as an Army Radio Operator during the Korean Conflict. He retired from State Farm Insurance Co. in Monroe, LA in Sep 1996 after 40 years with the company. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Carl P. and Frances Ellison Awtry; his brother, Carl E. Awtry and his sister, Ruth Awtry Brooks. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Diane Knight Awtry of Rayville, LA; his daughter, Lori Awtry Cole and husband, Terry Cole of Houston, TX and his daughter, Leslie Delane Awtry of Houston, TX; his sister, Louise Mullis of Warner Robins, GA and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Errol Miller, George Abbott, Lloyd Nance, Jim Adams, Todd Morris, Barry Collins, Jonathan Knight and Robert Knight. Honorary pallbearers are Butch Sartain and Tommy Borum. The family has requested that memorials be made to the First Baptist Church of Rayville where Jerry was a very active member and deacon.

DANIEL B. JR. AYCOCK -- News Star World, July 17, 2015
Memorial services for Daniel B. Aycock, Jr., 89, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 18, 2015, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Lynn Malone officiating.
Mr. Aycock died Thursday, July 9, 2015, at the Northeast Louisiana War Veteran's Home in Monroe, LA.
Daniel B. Aycock, Jr., was born August 16, 1925, in Vicksburg, MS, to D.B. and Ruby Aycock and moved to Jonesboro, AR, when he was four years old. He attended Arkansas State Training School, and graduated from Jonesboro High School. He also attended Mississippi State and graduated from Arkansas State College. Dan was in the U.S. Navy Air Cadets and was honorably discharged in 1946. He then moved to Albuquerque, NM, where he became a supervisor at Sandia Corp. He was lead tenor for The Lads of Enchantment Barber Shop Quartet in 1957, winning the International Championship. Dan retired in 1990 after 30 years with the Federal Government Social Security Administration. He lived in Monroe, LA, for the last 49 years and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Monroe. He will be remembered for his love of spending time on the Ouachita River with his family and grandchildren.
Mr. Aycock was preceded in death by his parents, D.B. Aycock Sr. and Ruby Aycock; brother, William "Bill" Aycock of Jonesboro, AR; son, John Berry Norman of Monroe, LA; and grandson, James L. Norman III of Monroe, LA.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Joan Fuller Norman Aycock; six sons, Daniel Edward Aycock and wife Chris of Broken Arrow, OK, Scott M. Aycock and wife Margy of Broken Arrow, OK, Joe Aycock and wife Mary of Little Rock, AR, James Norman, Jr. and wife Cathy of Monroe, LA, Jerry L. Aycock and wife Tami of Hensley, AR, Jason Fuller Aycock and wife Rebekah of Monroe; daughter, Jan Norman Turner and husband Terry of Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Brienne Norman Shelby, Dr. Scott Shelby, Jennifer Mondobello of Hammond, LA, Chris Norman, Kate and Jeremy Aycock of Phoenix, AZ, and Heather Deal of Monroe, LA; and great grandchildren, James Deal, Amanda Shelby, Abbey Shelby and Lena Aycock.
Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until service time Saturday at the funeral home.

JAMES HENRY AYCOCK -- News Star World, Nov 11, 1997
James Henry Aycock, 68 of Marion, a retired supply clerk, died Monday. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Litroe Baptist Church, Marion. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. today to the time of the service Wednesday at church. Burial will be Union Cemetery, Marion, under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

KATHERINE AYCOCK -- News Star World, March 26, 2015
Katherine "Kitten" Aycock, 88, went to be with the Lord on March 25, 2015. "Kitten" as she was affectionately known by family and friends, was born July 14, 1926, in El Dorado, Arkansas. As her grandchildren arrived, Kitten evolved to "Mama Kitten."
Kitten graduated Cotton Valley High and then attended Norton Business College in Shreveport, Louisiana She began her secretarial and then accounting career with CVOC in Cotton Valley, Louisiana.
She married A.J. Aycock in 1947. Their working lives were spent all over the southern United States and took them as far as Cali, Columbia, South America.
Kitten returned to Louisiana in 1968 and to West Monroe in 1972. She worked many years for Hammond Supply Company and retired from the Tool House in Monroe. Kitten was a member of New Directional Sunday School at First West.
Kitten was a strong and independent individual but always the lady. Her talents and interest were varied. Her artistic side was shown through her sketches and paintings. Her seamstress and tailoring skills were the envy of the finest couture shops. An avid reader, she enjoyed romance novels but loved her murder mysteries. She loved music and was a wonderful dancer, gardener and cook. Nothing put a smile on her face more than jumbo fried shrimp and a sweet dessert.
Kitten was preceded in death by her parents Harold W. and Lola Hutchinson, sister-in-law Dolly Hutchinson and son-in-law Dan Frye.
Kitten is survived by her brother, Harold B. "Hutch" Hutchinson; daughters, Debbie Aycock Williams (Jimmy), Tina Aycock Frye; son, Geary Aycock (Myra); grandsons, Michael Williams, Bryan Aycock, Brandon Frye; granddaughters, Mary Allen, Elizabeth McClellan and Amanda Aycock Lee. Mama Kitten has 12 great- grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Private interment will be at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, Saturday, March 28, 2015 with Rev. Greg Clark officiating.
Kitten's family expresses their undying gratitude to her care givers during these past years and especially to Jennifer, Brenda and Joyce.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

SELLERS AYCOCK JR. -- News Star World, Feb 23, 2014
Sellers Aycock, Jr. died Friday evening, Feb 21, 2014 in his home in Rayville after a long illness. He was born Dec 17, 1932 to the union of Eunice Downes Aycock and Sellers Aycock, Sr.
Sellers was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by Sarah, his wife of 60 years. Other survivors include his children C.S. (Sandy) Aycock, III, of Dallas, Texas, Larry Aycock and his wife, Vicky Peña, of Atlanta, Georgia, Beth Aycock Green and her husband, James Morris Green, of Rayville, and Melanie Aycock of Monroe; sisters, Sarah Thomason of Rayville and Claire Brown of Ruston; grandchildren, Josh Smith and his wife, Hillary Holstein Smith, of Madison, Wisconsin, Matt Smith of New Orleans, David Aycock of Waco, Texas, Bryan Aycock and his fiancé, Meredith Ricketts, of Jackson, Wyoming, and Callee Gwin Blanchard, and her husband, Andrew Blanchard, of Houma, Louisiana; and great-grandchildren Phillip Houston Blanchard and Emilia Marie Aycock.
Sellers graduated Rayville High School in 1951 and Louisiana College in 1955 where he majored in religion. While securing his diploma, he served as pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Richland Parish. He received his bachelors of divinity from Southwestern Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas in 1959.
In 1960, Sellers returned to Rayville to join his father in re-establishing Aycock Cotton Company, Inc. where he worked as a cotton broker for 40 years. During that time he became the first State Farm Insurance agent in Rayville where he served as an agent for 50 years until his retirement in 2012. He also served on the Board of Directors of First National Bank of Rayville for many years.
Sellers served with distinction on the Louisiana College Board of Trustees for the maximum years allowed. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Award from the Board of Trustees on Founders' Day, Oct 12, 2000. He is also remembered for his active involvement at various times in his life with KRIH radio station, Delta Ridge Implement Company, the Pickin' and Ginnin' Cotton Festival, the Richland Players, the Strauss Playhouse in Monroe, LA, the Rayville Kiwanis Club and the State Mental Health Board, not to mention his continuing ministry at numerous weddings, funerals and other special occasions.
His was a life of service and integrity, liberally sprinkled with his love of poetry and music. A kinder, gentler gentleman cannot be found. Our world is a better place because Sellers was here.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, Feb 23, 2014 from 3:30 - 5:30 pm and a memorial service will be held on Monday, Feb 24, 2014 at 3 pm. Both will be held at the First Baptist Church of Rayville, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville. There will be a private interment. Pallbearers are David Thomason, Charlie Thomason, Lasley Thomason, Jim Brown, George Brown, Lewis Cowart and Frank Cumpton. Honorary pallbearers are Earl Hogan, Lonnie Walters, Timmie Thames, Henry Logue, Bob Kennedy, Guy Barr and Frank Burnside, Sr. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made in Sellers' honor to the Saints Alive program for seniors at the First Baptist Church of Rayville or the Rhymes Memorial Library, P. O. Box 522, Rayville, LA 71269.

WILLIAM ALLEN AYCOCK -- News Star World, Sep 27, 2015
With great sadness, we announce the passing away of William Allen (Billy) Aycock on Sep 8, 2015, following a brave attempt to recover from a spinal cord injury sustained in a fall in 2013. He was 64.
Billy, a resident of Lafayette, grew up in Monroe, LA, and graduated from Neville High School with the proud class of 1970. Billy attended Northeast Louisiana University in Monroe and Louisiana State University. He was a diehard and fervent Tiger's fan.
He truly loved his career in the petrochemical industry which spanned forty years. His employers included WKM Valve Company, Parker Industries, FIP Inc. and Drake Oilfield Supply. Billy was a supreme horseman, draftsman, and oil drilling tool inventor, but most of all a true friend to all who knew him. His great appreciation of music brought him to the dancehalls of South Louisiana, the Jazz Festival and many other venues. Billy went to great lengths throughout his lifetime to support a friend in need or to lend a hand to his Krewe.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William B. and Zelma Williams Aycock.
We will miss his great smile and gentle demeanor. We could always count on Billy to do the right thing. He never harmed a soul and sure helped a lot of people. The world could use more people like Billy Aycock.
As his final gesture of generosity, Billy donated his body to LSU Medical School of Science and his assets to St. Jude's Children Hospital. We miss and salute our dear friend.
A private memorial service and celebration will be held at a later date. Donations in his memory can be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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