Obituaries BALCH - BARKWELL

JERRY LYNN BALCH
News Star World - September 07, 2016
On the morning of September 3, 2016, at the age of 74, Jerry Lynn (Beau) Balch passed away peacefully in San Antonio, Texas, due to complications of heart failure. He was surrounded by family and loved ones.
Funeral services are scheduled for Beau for Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 2:00pm at Golden Funeral Home, 2016 E. Madison Ave, Bastrop, Louisiana. Burial will be at Carter Cemetery in Collinston, Morehouse Parish Louisiana (near Bastrop). Visitation will be Wednesday, September 7 from 5:00 until 7:00pm at Golden Funeral Home.
Beau is survived by his beloved wife, Jacquelin Roberts Balch of San Antonio, TX, one daughter, Marian Metcalf and husband Terry of Arp, TX, granddaughter Heather Barr and one son, Carl Balch and wife Charlotte of St. Paul, TX, granddaughter Elizabeth Balch.
Family members include Jacquelin's sons Bobby Dale Kelly and wife Larke, children Jake, Katy, and Briley of Monroe, LA and Michael Kingcaid and wife Rene of San Antonio, TX.
Beau is also survived by a large family of step-siblings; George and Patti Alford of Hutto, TX, David and Sandra Alford of Heavener, OK, Michael and Kay Loftin of Benton, LA, Kenny and Dora (Sissy) Lataxes of Westwego, LA and many step nieces and nephews. Dear to Beau's heart are also Taylor Metcalf of Tatum, TX, Landon Ayers of St. Paul, TX and Christopher Harris of Shreveport, LA.
Beau was born May 8, 1942 in Shreveport, LA and is preceded in death by his mother, Doris Martin Balch Alford and step father, J. Temple Alford of Bossier City, LA and father Lucious Johnie "Blackie" Balch of Shreveport, LA. He graduated from Fair Park High School in Shreveport and attended Northeast LA University in Monroe. Beau enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served in Vietnam. Beau began his career in the banking business in Bossier City, LA then transitioned to cable communications with WEHCO Media, Inc., serving as a general manager for over 20 years. He enjoyed the opportunity to live in many places including Florida, Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi, where he retired in 2008. Beau was an active and dedicated member of the Freemasonry Brotherhood and is the Past Master at the Martin McClanahan Masonic Lodge #384 in Bossier City, LA.
Beau was previously married to Chris (Missy) Skoglund Balch of Vicksburg, MS who preceded him in death in 2008. In 2010 Beau was reunited with and married his college sweetheart, Jacquelin, who was with him through every step of the last years of his journey. They lived in West Monroe, LA until a recent move to the Austin and San Antonio, TX area.
His children remember him as a kind and hard-working father who encouraged them to pursue their goals. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Beau's life. The family would like to thank caregivers and staff at the Skilled Nursing Facility at Brookdale Patriot Heights in San Antonio, TX for all of their dedication and support.

VERNON T. BALDWIN
News Star World - May 11, 2012
Funeral services for Dr. Vernon T. Baldwin, 85, of Winnsboro will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday May 11, 2012, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Winnsboro with Rev. Daniel Corkery and Rev. James Nellikunnel officiating. Interment will follow in Lone Cedar Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA.
Dr. Baldwin died Wednesday May 9, 2012 surrounded by family and friends.
He was born in New Orleans, but was reared in Winnsboro after his family moved here when he was 5 years old. He knew that medicine was his calling early on and wrote in his Winnsboro High School yearbook that his goal in life was to be a physician. After graduating at 16 years old, he went to work on his dream and started college at Tulane University. His plans took a detour, however, when the United States entered World War II, and he left to serve in the Navy as a medical corpsman.
After returning home, Baldwin married his true love, Monnie Sharp of Winnsboro - who would remain his partner in life as well as an asset in his medical practice by helping him keep books and good relations with his patients. Baldwin would return to school after his marriage to finish his degree at Louisiana Tech and LSU Medical School in New Orleans and completed his medical residency in family medicine in Shreveport.
Dr. Baldwin delivered around 2,500 babies, many of which he has had the pleasure of caring for as they grew up and had children and even grandchildren of their own. He gave his patients a listening ear and a kind heart. After years of house calls and office visits caring for the sick in Winnsboro, Dr. Baldwin decided to further his education in 1980 and complete a residency in diagnostic radiology at LSU in New Orleans.
He is a member of the American Medical Association and the Delta Medical Society and has served a chief of staff of Franklin Medical Center many times. His service to the community extends beyond his medical practice and he has been a faithful parishioner of St. Mary's Catholic Church, a long-time member of the Winnsboro Lion's Club and with Winnsboro-Franklin Parish Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Baldwin a former Eagle Scout, served as Scoutmaster for Troop 53 for 10 years. He loved golf and enjoyed playing with his many friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents G. R. and Elsie Borne Baldwin and one brother Richard Benjamin Baldwin.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Monnie Baldwin; 3 children and their spouses Tommy and Pam Baldwin, Ricky and Joan Baldwin and Susan and Noble Ellington all of Winnsboro, LA, grandchildren Brian Baldwin of Homer, Ben and Angela Baldwin of Minden, LA, Lauren and Chris Lundgren of Baton Rouge, Robert Baldwin of Winnsboro, Leslie and Paul Whittington of Abbeville, LA; Michael Ellington of Baton Rouge, LA; Tyler Ellington of West Monroe, LA; and Elizabeth Ellington of Baton Rouge, LA; three great-grandchildren Mary Elizabeth Baldwin; Ethan and Elle Ann Baldwin.
Serving as pallbearers will be grandsons and grandsons-in-laws.
Honorary pallbearers will be R. V. Arnold, Dwaine Boothe, Leo Cheek, Howard Childs, John Cuny, George Gowan, Jimmy Guice, Tommy Hatfield, Buck Hollis, Blake Kramer, James McLemore, Ray Sharp, Nick Stephens and Franklin Medical Center Staff Physicians.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or St. Mary's Catholic Church.

WILLIAM RUSSELL BALDWIN
News Star World - December 31, 2008
Los Angeles, CA - William Russell Baldwin, 38, a loving brother, killed by a hit and run driver on December 2, 2008. Memorial service to be held January 3, 2009 in Sugar Hill, Ga. Preceded in death by his parents, he is survived by 2 brothers, 4 sisters, their families and countless friends. Please donate to a Homeless Shelter in his name. Peace and forgiveness be with us all.

BYRON T. BALL
News Star World - March 09, 2014
Funeral Services for Byron T. Ball, 60, of Abilene, TX, formerly of West Monroe, LA will be at 2:00 PM, Monday, March 10, 2014 at First Assembly of God Church in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Mo Seneca and Rev. Jim Girouard officiating. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Ball was born on December 21, 1953 in Clayton, MO. He entered into his Heavenly Home after a lengthy illness welcomed by his Son Clint on March 7, 2014 in Abilene, TX. He had a B. A. in Theology and served as minister for 30 years working with children and junior high students. He worked at General Motors for 33 years mostly at the Monroe Guide Plant. He had a true servant's heart, and was a caring selfless person. He was preceded in death by parents, Lea Haggerty and Ernie Ball; a son, Clint Ball and a brother, Ron Ball.
Mr. Ball is survived by his wife of 40 years, Susie Ball; daughter, Christine Ball; sister, Linda Adams and many other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Sunday, March 9, 2014 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA.

CLIFFORD RUSSELL BALL
News Star World - September 12, 2014
Graveside services for Mr. Clifford Russell Ball of West Monroe will be 10:00 am Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Serenity Gardens in West Monroe with the Rev. Fred Rushing officiating and interment directly following under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm Friday at the funeral home.
Mr. Ball was born on December 4, 1937 in North Carolina and passed from this life on September 10, 2014 in Monroe at the age of 76. He was a mechanic and a resident of West Monroe.
Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Sylvia Ball of West Monroe; his children, Eddie Ball & wife Tammie, Kimberly Ann Jackson & husband Tommy and Tommy Fox & wife Drema; ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

HELEN BALL
News Star World - April 21, 2017
Helen Ball, 92, resident of West Monroe, La., and former resident of Tallulah, La La., went to Heaven on April 18, 2017. She retired from the Madison Parish Sc School Board after working for twenty years as a cook in the Tallulah High Sc School cafeteria.
She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-two years, Joe C. Ball. She has six daughters. They are the following: Rita Kirkland of Euless, Tx., Elizabeth Smith of West Monroe, La., Sara Wilson and husband Lane of Tallulah, La., Mary Jo Tarver of West Monroe, La., Cora Estep and husband Dennis of Dallas, Tx., and Ronda Dupree and husband John of Delhi, La. Her eight grandchildren are Nanci Jackson, Traci Kirkland, Susan Roe, Jeff Wilson, Sophia Wattigny, Terrence Tarver, Vanessa Lauck, and Ashley Ratcliff. She also has eight great-grandchildren. They are William, Anna, and Wesley Jackson, Dylan and Anna Claire Wilson, Christophe' and Joshua Wattigny, and Will Lauck.
Helen was a wonderful mother and grandmother who devoted her life to her fa family. She enjoyed having family over for Sunday lunch, particularly she en enjoyed holiday gatherings. She was thoughtful and considerate of her family an and made certain they attended church. She instilled in them a strong work et ethic. She will be missed by her family.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 21, 2017 at 11:00 A.M., with visitation at 10:00 A.M. at Glenwood Funeral Home in Vicksburg, Ms. Interment will follow at Silver Cross Cemetery in Tallulah, La. Pallbearers will be Jeff Wilson, Terrence Tarver, Ben Lauck, Dylan Wilson, Christophe' Wattigny, and Joshua Wattigny.
The family would like to thank Reverend Ricky Baker of Louisiana Hospice for his loving support and encouragement for Helen and her family.

BETTY JEAN ALLEN BALLARD
News Star World - May 15, 2017
Funeral services for Betty Jean Allen Ballard, age 83, will be held at 12:00pm Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia, Louisiana, with Bro. Robert McKeithen officiating. Interment will follow at Old Bethel Cemetery in Clarks, Louisiana. Visitation will be Tuesday from 9:00am until service time at the funeral home.
Betty was born May 4, 1934, in Oak Grove, Louisiana, to the union of Tom Allen and Odell Cheek Allen. She passed away May 13, 2017, at her residence in Patterson, Louisiana, following a lengthy illness. She was the devoted wife of Murphy David Ballard, Jr. for 61 years, until his passing in 2013. They lived in several states throughout their lives together and retired to their hometown of Clarks, Louisiana, for many happy years. Betty took great pride in her home and family. She was very talented in crochet needlework, quilt making, embroidery, and sewing.
Mrs. Ballard is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Easley and her husband Lonnie Easley of Patterson, Louisiana; granddaughter Mary Easley Comeaux and husband Jay Comeaux and great-grandson Alexander Comeaux, of Houston, Texas; granddaughter Rachel Easley; her brother R.H. Allen and wife Wanda Allen of Memphis, Tennessee, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Tom and Odell Allen, her husband Murphy Ballard, Jr., and her sister Earline Allen Eason.

CATHERINE CANTERBERRY BALLARD
News Star World - February 06, 2014
Mrs. Catherine Canterberry Ballard was born on November 23, 1917 and died February 4, 2014. She was married to Ingram Ballard until his death in 1965. There are three children: Ann, Steve, and Richard, four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. She had several nieces and nephews as well as some very special adopted adult children.
Mrs. Ballard loved her church and her church family. She was closest to the past and present members of the Ballard Sunday school class which she organized thirty-five years ago.
She was a retired teacher beginning her career in a one room school and ending teaching seventh grade math at Farmerville Jr. High. She enjoyed Delta Kappa Gamma and the retired teacher organizations where she held several positions.
Catherine Ballard was well known and respected throughout Farmerville and Union Parish.
Visitation and funeral will be at First Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation will be Thursday, February 6, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and the funeral will be Friday, February 7 at 2:00 P.M. Kurt Auger will officiate the service assisted by Gary Canterberry. Interment will follow in Conway cemetery under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville.
Pallbearers: Jerry Taylor, Tommy Winkles, Eddie Canterberry, Gary Albritton, George Caruther, Ken Cooper, Albert Stansbury, and Danny Tettleton.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Farmerville, LA Baptist Childrens Home or the charity of donor's choice.

CHERYL ASHLEY BALLARD
News Star World - July 30, 2016
Cheryl Ashley Ballard was born on May 25, 1991 and passed away on July 22, 2016.
Cheryl Ashley was an LPN and worked with the elderly in the Bradenton Sarasota area. She is survived by her parents John and Cheryl Ballard, her brothers Michael, David and Daniel, her Maternal Grandmother Annette Renfrow, and her Grandfather Jarvis Renfrow.
Memorial service will be held at Bayside Community Church located on SR 64 East on Saturday July 30, 2016 at 10:00 AM.

SYBIL MCHENRY BALLARD
News Star World - June 09, 2015
Funeral services for Sybil McHenry Ballard, 77, of Clarks will be held 10:00 am Thursday June 11, 2015 from the sanctuary of Old Bethel Baptist Church in Clarks with Bro. Stephen Laughlin officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Bethel Cemetery with services under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. Visitation will be at the church on Wednesday June 10, 2015 from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm.
Sybil was born May 30, 1938 at Kelly, LA and passed from this life on June 8, 2015 at her home in Clarks. Sybil was a housewife who devoted her life to the care and loving of her family. Sybil was a member of Old Bethel Baptist Church and a member of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond, her parents Walter and Ida McHenry and her friend, Elmos Ray Franklin.
Survivors include her five sons and their families, Ray Ballard of Clarks, Clayton Ballard of Columbia, daughter-in-law Cindy Ballard of Columbia, Seburn and Melinda Ballard of Grayson, Roger and Phyllis Ballard of Columbia, and Glen and Nikki Ballard of Navarre, FL; 14 grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren. Sisters: Francis Roselle and husband Buddy of Fort Bragg, CA, Emma Lou Grant of Orlando, FL; her brother: Herschel McHenry and wife Barbara of Rocky Branch, LA; sisters-in-law: Betty Ballard of Patterson, LA and Billie Ruth Gaskill and husband Lorenzo of Houston, TX; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers will be grandsons. Honorary pallbearers are Mary Taylor, Wanda Smith, Lois Richardson, Lavelle Ainsworth, Bill Taylor, Curtis Richardson and Glen Ainsworth.

HAZEL M. BALSAMO
News Star World - March 1, 2005
Hazel M. Balsamo, 67, a retired nurse of West Monroe, died Monday. Funeral service is 10a.m Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8p.m Wednesday at the funeral home.

LEO G. BALSAMO
News Star World - September 25, 2015
Funeral services for Leo G. Balsamo, 70 of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Cypress Street Church of God with Rev. Neil Oldham and Rev. Aaron Balsamo officiating. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.
Leo Balsamo was born October 20, 1944 in Monroe, LA and passed away September 23, 2015 in West Monroe. He was a member of Cypress Street Church of God. Leo Balsamo was preceded in death by his parents, Matthew and Audrey Dunn Balsamo, and step-mother, Myrtis Balsamo; children, Leo Jr., Lynn, Claude and 5 brothers and many nieces and nephews. He was a wonderful man and was loved by everyone and will be missed by so many. He is in a Happy Place and now we all look forward to meeting again someday.
We love you, Leo.
Leo Balsamo is survived by his wife, Annie Underwood Balsamo; daughter, Lara; sons, Hank, Matt, Billy Joe and Corey; brothers, Steve, Edgar, John, Willis, Allen, Roger, Gene; sisters, Sally, Gloria and Anne; 19 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.
Family members will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM at Cypress Street Church of God.

BETTY JO BAMBURG
News Star World- June 24, 2017
Funeral Services for Mrs. Betty Jo Bamburg, 84, of Calhoun, LA will be held at 2:30 P.M. on Sunday, June 25, 2017 in the Mausoleum Chapel at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA with Fr. Job Edathinatt Scaria officiating. Entombment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Bamburg was born March 7, 1933, and passed away June 23, 2017.
Survivors include her husband, Richard Bamburg; son, Lance Bamburg; daughter, Lisa Bamburg; granddaughter, Hanna Bamburg; brothers, Jerry Roberts and Willie Roberts; special niece, Judy Huddleston; longtime friend, Gloria Brantley; and numerous other nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 1:30 P.M. until service time on Sunday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel in Monroe, LA.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

CHARLES W. BAMBURG
News Star World - June 17, 2015
Funeral Services for Mr. Charles W. Bamburg, 63, of West Monroe, LA will be held 2:00 P.M., Thursday, June 18, 2015 at McClendon Baptist Church, West Monroe with Rev. Kevin Stewart, Rev. James Gardner and Rev. Grant Bamburg officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Charles was born February 16, 1952 and passed away June 16, 2015. He was a member of McClendon Baptist Church. His greatest joy was watching his kids play ball. Charles loved being outdoors, telling corny jokes and his Monday and Thursday Coffee Group. Above all else, his family was the most important thing to him. He was preceded in death by his father, Ivy Sherwood Bamburg; mother, Dorothy Bamburg Keene; sister, Beverly Bamburg; and father-in-law, Carter Gilmore.
Survivors include his wife, Naomi Bamburg; daughter, Jessica Sharp and husband Anthony; sons, Blake Bamburg and wife Heather, Kyle Bamburg and wife Caitlyn, Grant Bamburg and wife Lyndsey, and Chase Bamburg and future daughter-in-law, Taylor Fuller; grandchildren, Parker Bamburg, Carter Sharp, Clarkson Sharp, Dylan Bamburg, Brady Bamburg and one on the way; sister, Sandra Thompson and husband Harold; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Diane and Gary Littleton; mother-in-law, Roberta Gilmore; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Blake Bamburg, Kyle Bamburg, Grant Bamburg, Chase Bamburg, Anthony Sharp and Ron Barfield.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Joe Kelly, Jimmy Bonnette, Mike Tryon, Julian Terrell, James Johnson, Monte Moncrief, Harold Thompson, and Gary Littleton.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Memorials may be made to the Youth Building Fund at McClendon Baptist Church.

EDNA LEE CAINE BAMBURG
News Star World - October 08, 2016
Funeral Services for Mrs. Edna Lee Caine Bamburg, 100, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, October 9, 2016 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Joel Brackett officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
Mrs. Bamburg was born September 10, 1916 and went to be with her heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. She was an outstanding Christian lady that attended the Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Bamburg was preceded in death by her husband, Cowan Bamburg; parents, Edward and Anthy Hill; her sons, Malcolm and Charles Bamburg; and daughter, Linda Dickey.
Survivors include her daughter, Carolyn Jean Ragland; eleven grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be David Hill, Ronnie McManus, Johnny Bamburg, Shawn West and Carl Frost.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 P.M. until service time on Sunday.
The family would like to give special thanks to Janice Segars, R.N., Alexis Bright, C.N.A., Bro. Ricky Baker and the Captain D's Golden Girls Club and friends.

ERBA VICTOR BAMBURG
News Star World - Jan 14, 2004
Services for Mr. Erba Victor Bamburg, age 83, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, January 14, 2004 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Bob Holloway and Rev. George Bonner officiating. Interment will be in Chatham City, Chatham, LA under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mr. Bamburg died Saturday, January 10, 2004 in West Monroe, LA. During his life, Mr. Bamburg was an avid woodsman and gardener, Mr. Bamburg was a member of Long Hollow Hunting Club. He had a wonderful sense of humor, loved to tell stories and enjoyed playing dominoes with his hunting buddies down at the "office". He was well loved by his family and friends and will be sorely missed. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Vivian Bamburg; grandson, Robert Isaiah Hoffman and granddaughter, Tresa Lee Kinser. Survivors include: his wife of fifty-five years, Eldora Bamburg of West Monroe, LA; sons, Edwin of Pineville, LA and John Bamburg of West Monroe, LA; daughters, Jackie Talley and husband Jack of Madison, MS, Shelia Brown and husband John of Langley, AR, Linda Boyd and husband Dave of Aurora, CO, and Brenda Kinser and husband Ira of Westminister, CO; sisters, Nonie Nichols of CA, Nettie Jones of West Monroe, LA and Reca Jones of West Monroe, LA; brothers, Roland Bamburg of Vivian, LA and Johnny Bamburg and wife Mary of West Monroe, LA; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Bamburg of West Monroe, LA, sixteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Alton Harper, Joseph Bamburg, Rusty Fuller, Jacob Knighten, Jason Knighten, John Brandon Brown, and Ira Joseph Kinser.

MARY ELIZABETH BAMBURG
News Star World - September 13, 2012
Services for Mary Elizabeth Bamburg, 88, of West Monroe were held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday September 12, 2012 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Bro. Will Anderson officiating. Interment was in Luna Methodist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Bamburg was born on December 23, 1923 in West Monroe and passed away on September 9, 2012 in West Monroe. Mrs. Bamburg was the only child born to the union of Joseph Rankin and Delilah Shell McKeel. Mrs. Bamburg was a graduate of the University of Louisiana at Monroe. She was a retired elementary school teacher from Fort Necessity and Watson Elementary. After she retired from teaching, Mrs. Bamburg worked for the Louisiana Department of Welfare until her second retirement.
She was preceded in death by her husband Everett Bamburg and her son Fred Bamburg.
Survivors include her children, Lila Bamburg, Davis Bamburg, and Michelle Duplantis and husband Eric; daughter-in-law, Sandra Bamburg; grandchildren, Heather Skidmore and husband Brian, Ian, Joshua, Jesse, and Savannah Bamburg.

MILTON DEVOID BAMBURG
News Star World - October 25, 2015
Funeral Services for Milton D. Bamburg, 86, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00AM Tuesday, October 27, 2015 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will follow in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
Milton was born on April 29, 1929 and passed away at his residence on Friday, October 23, 2015. Milton was the owner of Bamburg Steel Buildings and constructed many buildings throughout the Ark-La-Miss area. He was also the owner of the two Skatetowns. Milton was a great outdoorsman, who loved to fish and hunt with his buddies, especially Brooks Dawkins. He is preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Gettie Sue Bamburg; parents, Buford and Willie Bamburg; three sisters, Ruby Emory and Mildred Kane of West Monroe, Lucile Menville of New Iberia; and brother, Ellis Bamburg of Valdosta, Georgia.
Survivors include his son, David M. Bamburg and wife Marion; four grandchildren, Anna Bamburg, Mary Lou Boatright, Kerri Tramell and Brandy Bangas; great-grandchildren, Jada and Jasmine Boatright, and Austin Perkins; sister-in-law, Mickey Bamburg of Valdosta, GA; brother, Richard Bamburg and wife Betty; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 9:00AM until service time on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Milton's caregiver, Gloria, along with Caring Hearts Hospice, who took excellent care of him during his illness. Also, a special thank you to Kathy Porter, who helped in many ways during his illness.

THOMAS OCHILTREE JR. BANCROFT
News Star World - May 11, 2015
Thomas Ochiltree Bancroft, Jr., better known to many people as Toby, was born May 15, 1931, and passed peacefully at his home on May 9, 2015, with his family and beloved helpers by his side. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Thomas Ochiltree and Vada Lee Speed Bancroft.
He is survived by his first and only love of 67 years, Joan Snelling Bancroft, and their three daughters: Bonnie and her husband, Wayne H. Woods; Rebecca and her husband, Andrew L. Mintz; and Lee Ochiltree Bancroft.
He is survived by his grandchildren, Thomas Bancroft Mattei, Robert Turner Mattei, Joanie Mintz, William Garrison Mintz, Blair Elizabeth Mintz, Toby Sours Toca, and Calle Lee Sours. He is also survived by his two great grandchildren Thomas Bancroft Mattei, Jr. and Rory Leigh Mintz. He is also survived by his sister, Mrs. Arabella Bancroft Cann and his brother, Frederick Speed Bancroft.
Toby was well known and respected throughout the paper and multiwall industry. He was a tough and fierce competitor both in the market place and on the golf course. He devoted his life to his businesses and was a very creative entrepreneur. He was directly responsible for numerous and successful companies within the packaging industry that serviced customers throughout North America. His charismatic personality attracted many talented people to lead his companies. But, it was his generous heart that touched many lives and will be most remembered. He was a life-long member of Grace Episcopal Church. He served on the Vestry and gave his time to other areas involving the Church. Additionally, he served on the Board of Directors of St. Francis Medical Center and on the First Fidelity Board.
Toby was a graduate of Northeast Louisiana University and graduated with a BA in Business. During his years at Northeast, he worked at Bancroft Bag learning the business from the ground up and played with distinction on the NLU Golf Team. He was an avid hunter and Marksman. He participated in many Trap and Skeet shoots with his father and won many awards and trophies throughout his younger years. Along with his father, he gave his support and his time to the Monroe Police Department. His passions in life were playing golf, reading, and tending to the wildlife at Riverview.
Pallbearers will be: A. Harris Brown, Robert Turner Mattei, Thomas Bancroft Mattei, William Garrison Mintz, J. Frederick Moeller, Thomas Q. Nash, John Dudley Pipes, and Bennie Walker. Honorary pallbearers will be: Billy Battaglia, Robert Harris, Tom King, Walter Moore, Billy Temple, Tom Torrogriossa, and Wayne H. Woods.
Visitation will be at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Highway 165, Monroe, LA, from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Monday evening, May 11, 2015. The funeral will be held at Grace Episcopal Church on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at 10:00 A.M with Rev. Whit Stodghill officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Monroe.
The Family would like to thank the following; Donna Moore, Becky Dupree, Larry Davis, Bennie Walker, and Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care and his physician, Dr. Keith Calhoun.
Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, Grace Episcopal Church, ULM Foundation or the charity of your choice.

BILLY LEE BANKS
News Star World - May 12, 2015
Billy L. Banks was called home on the evening of May 9, 2015. He was surrounded by his devoted wife, children, grandchildren, and loving friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00am Wednesday, May 13, 2015, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with the Rev. Jerry Salisbury officiating. Billy will be laid to rest at Roselawn Cemetery following the ceremony.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.
Billy was born on February 22, 1932, in West Monroe, Louisiana. He married the love of his life on September 16, 1954, and had three daughters whom he cherished more than life. He served his country as a paratrooper in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. He served his community as Ouachita Parish Police Juror of Ward 5 for eight years. He was a dedicated employee of Riverwood International and retired as a Railroad Supervisor after over 40 years of service. Billy was an avid fan of the West Monroe Rebels and LSU Tigers and spent his Friday nights listening to Rebel football on the radio and his Saturdays watching his Tigers. Above all else, his family was the most important thing to him, and he was so proud of his kids and grandkids.
God gives his toughest battles to His strongest soldiers, and Billy was as strong as they come. He survived getting shot in the war, a rare heart disease that claimed the lives of his brothers, countless heart attacks, two types of cancer, a broken neck, and a heart transplant at the age of 73. To his family, he was our superhero. His kindness was felt by everyone around him, and he wouldn't hesitate to go out of his way to help anyone at any time. The world is bleaker without him in it but infinitely better because of the life he led and those he impacted along the way.
Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Bethel Banks; his three brothers, Johnny Lee, Tommy, and Bobby; and his granddaughter, Shelby Deniece.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Mary Alice "Patsy" Banks; his three daughters, Cheryl Powell and husband Jimmy, Sandy Skinner and husband Larry, and Tammy Shannon and husband Robert; his ten grandchildren Clay Locklear, Jeremy Skinner and wife Angela, Jennifer Stamey, Sandi Thomas and husband Jason, Brian Banks, Tommy Banks, Mark Banks, Brandon Banks, Elizabeth Shannon and Bryan Shannon; his eight great-grandchildren, Reagan, Levi, Layla, Ben, Ethan, Dylan, Myles, and Jack; nieces and nephews; and special friends, Craig Pate and Denise Donald.
Billy was also preceded in death by Robert Shon Carnley. Although they never met on this earth, Shon gave Billy the precious gift of extended life through organ donation. On August 20, 2005, Billy received Shon's heart and was given ten more priceless years of life. Shon's gift was truly immeasurable, and he will forever remain a part of our family.
Pallbearers will be Eddie Emory, Randy Banks, Craig Pate, Chris Bartlett, Brian Jones, and Jeff Donald. Honorary pallbearers will be Edwin Emory, J. E. Lee, Rudy Aikens, and Jesse Lenard.
In lieu of flowers, the family would ask that donations be made to the Cardiovascular Department at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston or to Donate Life America.

BOBETTE GOLDEN BANKS
News Star World- June 23, 2017
Bobette Golden Banks, 70, of Ruston, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017,in peace surrounded by her family.
Bobette was born and raised in Downsville, Louisiana. She was a graduate of Louisiana Tech University. She was a longtime teacher who taught at Choudrant Elementary School for 33 years. Bobette cared very much for her students and continued to tutor after retirement.
Above all, Bobette had a great love for her family and friends. She was a devoted wife to Larry Banks for 48 years. Her life centered around her children and grandchildren. She loved nothing more than to do arts and crafts with her granddaughter, bake with the kids and read to her grandbabies.
She was also an active member of the community. She was a member of the knitting club, garden club, and reading book club. She was a volunteer at the local hospital gift shop. She always looked for ways to serve others, and was happy to lend an ear, offers prayers, and bring food where needed. She was truly a loyal, faithful friend who cared deeply for people and touched many lives. She was a rare gem and will be deeply missed.
Bobette was a member of First Baptist Church Ruston, and a faithful servant of the Lord. She was active in her Sunday school class and dedicated to growing her faith. One of her last pieces of advice to her children was, in all circumstances, turn to the Lord.
Bobette is survived by her husband, Larry, and two children, Judson Banks and wife Gina Banks, and daughter, Kate Banks. She is also survived by her three beloved grandchildren, Campbell, Reid & Garrett Banks. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Judson Golden and Lallage Sizemore Golden.
Bobette was deeply grateful to everyone who gave their love and support during the last two years. Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:30 at First Baptist Church on Saturday, June 24, 2017, with the funeral services beginning at 2:30. Burial will be immediately following at the Downsville Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston.
Pallbearers are Joel Banks, John Banks, Kane Banks, Kerry Banks, Kevin Banks, Milton Banks, and Stephen Banks. Honorary pallbearers are Harlan Alexander, Butch Farmer, Tommy Hay, Paul Holman, Bobby Reagan, Glen Theis, and Terry Williams.

EARL ROLLAND BANKS
News Star World - May 11, 2009
[Earl Rolland Banks died 9 Sep 2009.] Memorial services for Mr. Earl Rolland Banks, 83, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, May 11, 2009, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Rd. in Monroe with Rev. Larry Stafford officiating.
Dad was born in Gillet, AR on September 4, 1925. After Pearl Harbor, he left home in Transylvania, LA to work as a welder in the Higgins ship yard in New Orleans, building landing craft for use in the Allied invasion of WW II. He lied about his age in order to join the U. S. Army at age 16 and volunteered for infantry combat duty. He landed on the Normandy beaches in a Higgins landing craft and fought with the Third Army under the command of Gen. George Patton from the hedge rows, through France and into the Ardennes Forrest where he fought in the Battle of the Bulge before meeting the Russian Army in Czecklosovakia.
After the war, Dad returned to Transylvania, where in 1946, he met and married the love of his life, Lillian "Tootsie" Colvin. After losing everything they had in a house fire, they moved to Ouachita Parish in 1959. During his lifetime, he worked as a welder, pipe-fitter, farmer, home builder and real estate broker. He loved to "piddle" with fixing things whether broken or not and always enjoyed talking to people.
He was fiercely independent and saw the world through the eyes of the common man. He loved animals of all kinds. No human or animal ever went hungry around Dad. The joy of his life was his wife, children and grandchildren, brothers and sisters. He will be missed dearly by his family who he unselfishly served his entire life. He was, indeed, a loving, generous and truly devoted husband, father, son, brother, and grandfather.
Dad was preceded in death by his father and mother, John Hyram Banks and Edith Mae McDaniel Banks, three older sisters, Ida Mae Banks Munson, Mary Lucille Banks Kile and Betty Bernice Banks Masterson.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Lillian; daughter, Paula Banks and Ken Smolsky of Destin, FL; son, Sedric and wife, Wanda McConkey Banks of Monroe; grandchildren, S. Hutton Banks and Harrison O. Banks; step-grandchild, J. Kyle McConkey and wife, Lindsey; two brothers, Elmer M. Banks and wife, Frances Naff Banks of Drury, MO, Charles Hebert Banks and Charlotte Ober Banks of Farmerville, LA; two sisters, Bethel Banks Williams and husband, Billy Don Williams of West Monroe and Perlene Banks Hice of Monroe; numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time Monday, May 11, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home or to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
The Family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Jacquelyn Carter at the Veterans Administration Clinic, Jessica Graham of Hospice Compassus, and to the PeGee's Breakfast Group

JAMES L. BANKS, SR.
News Star World - July 1, 2008
James Lee Banks Sr., 66, of West Monroe, a truck driver, died Friday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Pleasant Valley Assembly of God Church Cemetery, Frost Town. Arrangements are under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

LILLIAN COLVIN BANKS
News Star World - April 14, 2015
Memorial services for Lillian Colvin "Tootsie" Banks, 83, of Monroe, La, will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, in Monroe, La with Dr. Lynn Malone officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. preceding the service.
Mom, the seventh child of Howard and Gertrude Colvin's ten children, was born on the seventh day of the seventh month, 1931, in Sikes, La. She departed this life April 12, 2015. No kinder soul, or more devoted friend, mother, wife, grandmother ever walked the earth. She always placed others before herself, never complained, and never wanted anything for herself. Her only wants, wishes and worries were for those she loved. Her happiness came from those around her. She took great pride in her flowers and azaleas. She loved to watch things grow, including children and animals. Mom kept a day nursery for years, where she and her loyal friend, Bertha, fed, loved and cared for 40 kids a day. Later, grandkids became her world.
While we lost the one who made us what we are, heaven gained the best buttermilk biscuits on the planet (made even better with her home-made fig preserves, not to mention her cornbread dressing, all made from scratch). No one ever went hungry around mom, and certainly none of the pets.
Mom was preceded in death by her loving husband, Earl, of 67 years, and all of her siblings, save and except the youngest, Jack Colvin, in Amarillo, Texas. She is, also, survived by her two children, Sedric and Paula of Monroe; grandchildren, Hutton Banks and Harrison Banks and very special loved ones, Ken Slomosky, Wanda and Kyle McConkey.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, or to the Society For the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Well done, thy good and faithful servant! She ran the good race, earned her heavenly crown, and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

PRISCILLA BENSON BANKS
News Star World - January 03, 2005
Priscilla Benson Banks, 94 of Columbia, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral at Riser Funeral Home chapel in Columbia LA with interment in Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia LA.

UNA BANKSON
News Star World - June 30, 2009
Funeral services for Una Bankson, 82, of West Monroe, LA will be held 2:00 PM, Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel, Rayville, LA with Rev. Larry Talent, Rev. George Bonner, and Rev. Floyd Hawthorne officiating. Interment will follow in Start Cemetery, Start, LA.
Una Bankson was born February 14, 1927 in England and passed away Friday, June 26, 2009.
Mrs. Bankson was a member of the Church of England.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Earl Richard Bankson, Sr.
Survivors include her children, David Cooper of Crewe, England, Gary Lee Bankson of Rosepine, LA, Charles "Maurice" Bankson of San Antonio, TX, John Edward Bankson of Santiago, Chile, and Glenn Stafford Bankson of San Antonio, TX; stepdaughter, Linda Huff of Bastrop, LA and 13-grandchildren.

GARY LEE BANKSTON
News Star World - December 29, 2015
Gary Lee Bankston, 72, of Charleston, Arkansas, passed away to be with his Lord and Savior on December 22, 2015. He was born January 27, 1943, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Lee Roy and Aileen Knighton Bankston. He was a lifelong Baptist.
Gary was an Army veteran, having served in Germany where he was Elvis Presley's quartermaster. He was a graduate of Northeast Louisiana State College, now the University of Louisiana-Monroe, where he was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity.
Gary was the retired owner of the former Honda World of Fort Smith. Prior, he spent over 20 years working in the recording and home-video industries in sales, promotion and distribution. He loved travel, motorcycles and Corvettes. He shared his love of motorcycles with his son Brian, and the two spent years motocross racing around the country. He and son Douglas shared the love of automobiles and auto racing, attending racing events such as the 12 Hours of Sebring in Florida and the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France. Gary was a lifetime member of the National Corvette Museum and an avid collector-owner of various Corvettes. He was a member of the local Razorback Corvette Club in Fort Smith. His hobbies included fishing and most recently model trains.
Gary is survived by his wife Alice Butler Bankston, Charleston, Ark.; sons Douglas Lee Bankston of Bentonville, Ark., and Brian Garett Bankston of Charleston, Ark.; and grandsons Tyler, Evan and Garett Bankston.
Gary requested no service and that his ashes be scattered per his wishes. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.
Cremation arrangements and services are under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home and Flower Shop in Charleston.

MYRTH STRICKLAND BANKSTON
News Star World - March 14, 2014
Memorial Services for Myrth Strickland Bankston, 93, of West Monroe, LA will be held at Whitehall Cemetery near Leeton, LA at a later date.
Myrth was born November 5, 1920 in Mansfield, LA and passed away March 12, 2014 in West Monroe, LA. Her first marriage was to Allen W. Lee of Leeton, LA in 1941 that later passed away in February 1967. In 1980, Mrs. Bankston married Carl Bankston of Franklin, LA and became widowed in January 1988.
She was a life-long teacher, retiring from St. Martin Episcopal School in Metairie, LA in 1983. Myrth moved from Metairie, LA to West Monroe, LA in March 2005. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in West Monroe, LA. Preceding her in death were her parents, I.C. and Lois Zeagler Strickland.
Survivors include four sons, Robert A. Lee of West Monroe, LA, Richard G. Lee of Sarasota, FL, Roger S. Lee of Sarasota, FL and Charles Edward Lee of St. Louis, MO; eight grandchildren, Carolyn Lee Allen of Paducah, KY, J. Benton Lee of Monroe, LA, Burk Lee of Seattle, WA, Allen Lee of Sarasota, FL, Mrs. Aimee' Lee Molnar of Marion, IN, Brandon Lee of Washington, IL, and Scott and Adelaide Lee of Chicago, IL; and six great grandchildren.

THEADA CANNON BARBARA
News Star World - September 17, 2009
[9/4/1919 - 9/14/2009] Funeral services for Mrs. Theada Barbara, 90, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, September 18, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Robert Spicer officiating. Interment will follow at Cheniere Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Barbara was a member of the Cheniere Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Barbara; daughter, Sharon Brewer; and grandson, Jeff.
She is survived by her two sons, David Cannon and wife Fay and Gregory Alan Cannon and wife Jackie; seven grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; and numerous great great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be David G. Cannon, Nathan Cannon, Robert Mitcham, Ronnie Bean, Ray Knight and Kenny Johnson
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

ANTHONY JEROME BARBER
The News Star World - July 02, 2008
Anthony Jerome Barber, 33, a flooring installer from Monroe, died Sunday. Visitation is 1-8 p.m. Friday at Hester State Funeral Home Chapel. Services are noon Saturday at New St. James Baptist Church. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

HOWARD BARBO
News Star World - September 27, 2016
Funeral services for Howard Barbo, 81, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at McClendon Baptist Church. Dr. Kevin Stewart and Lt. Col. James Armstrong will officiate. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.
Howard was born October 13, 1934 in Kinder, LA and passed away September 25, 2016 in Monroe. He was a member of McClendon Baptist Church and served in the United States Air Force. He was employed by IBM for 33 years.
Howard is survived by his wife Brownie Barbo; daughter, Wendy Armstrong and husband Lt. Col. James Armstrong; grandson, Austin Armstrong; granddaughters, Alysse Armstrong and Ashlea Armstrong; brother, Eugene Barbo; sister, Lois Barbo Vige; niece, Jeanne Barbo Abernethy.
Pallbearers will be Austin Armstrong, Greg Granger, Jason Ott, Conrad Wangler, Jimmy Womack and Eric Vige. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Merriweather, Shelby Watson, Joe Quarles and Eugene Barbo.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 27, 2016 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to REACH at McClendon Baptist.

FRENCHIE LEE GOLSBY BARBOUR
News Star World - January 21, 2009
Funeral services for Mrs. Frenchie Lee Golsby Barbour, age 84, will be 11:00 AM, Friday, January 23, 2009, at Feazel Chapel in West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Mark Fenn and Dr. Woods Watson. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, 8729 Cypress Street in West Monroe, LA.
Frenchie Lee Golsby Barbour was a great educator, a wife, a mother, and a volunteer. She was born in Dubach, LA, graduated from Crowville High School, received a BA of E from Louisiana Baptist College, and 45 plus Master's Degree in Education from Marshall University in Huntington, WV.
After marriage to Larry C. Barbour, she moved to West Virginia. She endured the pains of separation as her husband went to two wars: WWII and the Korean Conflict. Kenneth and Jill, her two children, were the pride of her life. Activites in the Baptist Temple in Charleston, West Virginia as a deaconess, a choir member, and Sunday school teacher gave her great joy. She retired from Kanawha County School System in West Virginia with 36 years of elementary school education to her credit 8 as a teacher and 28 years as a principal.
Frenchie loved to read, sing, cook, attend opera, and pet her animals. She was a member of several educational organizations: A.C.E.; Phi Delta Kappa; Alpha Delta Kappa from which she received the 50 year Golden Sister Award; American Association of University Women which named three scholarships after her.
After retirement, she moved to West Monroe, LA in 1984 to be near her relatives. She continued to be very active in her retirement years, giving of herself to her community. She became an active member of the First Baptist Church of West Monroe, singing in the choir and participating in Sunday school. Her activities included a Lifetime Member of the Glenwood Auxiliary from which she was a past president, a member of Mon Amie Newcomers Club serving as president and treasurer 3 times, a member of the Monroe Symphony League, a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Gideons, a member of the Ministry of Inspirational Therapy, and a member of the Ouachita Parish Women's Republican Club.
She was preceded in death by her parents Leslie E. and Ruby Golsby; brother Leslie E. Golsby, Jr., husband Larry C. Barbour; and son Kenneth Lee Barbour.
Survivors include her daughter Jill Ruby Barbour of Macon, GA; sisters Beverly Thomas and Gloria Jones and husband, Joel of West Monroe, LA; brother-in-laws Richard Newberg of Philadelphia, PA and Dr. Alfred Walker and wife, Janet of Baltimore, MD.
Memorials may be made to the Monroe Symphony League, the Gideons International, or the Ministry of Inspirational Therapy.
Pallbearers will be from the Gideons International of Monroe.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Thursday, January 22, 2009, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
During the services for Mrs. Barbour, a celebration of life for her son, Kenneth Lee Barbour, age 63, will also take place. Kenneth was born on March 26, 1945 in Huntington, West Virginia and passed away on January 3, 2009 in Macon, Georgia.

KENNETH LEE BARBOUR
News Star World - January 09, 2009
Kenneth Lee Barbour: 63, of Aiken, South Carolina passed away Saturday, January 3, 2009. Funeral services will be held at a later date in Louisiana.
Born in Huntington, West Virginia, son of the late Lawrence Carlton Barbour. A 1964 graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School in Charleston, West Virginia, with a Masters Degree from M.I.T. He was a retired chemical engineer from Westinghouse, Savannah River Company, and a Vietnam War veteran serving in the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his mother, Frenchie Lee Barbour of West Monroe, LA; Sister, Jill Barbour of Macon, GA; Aunts, Beverly Thomas and Gloria and Joel Jones, all of West Monroe, LA. Uncles; Dr. Alfred Walker and wife, Janet of Baltimore, Md, Richard Newberg of Philadelphia, PA.
In Lieu of flowers, the family request memorials to the Juvenile Diabetes Association, Georgia Chapter, 400 Perimeter Centre Terrace, Atlanta, Ga. #750 Atlanta, Ga. 30346.
[Hart's Mortuary and Crematory, Macon, GA]

JERRY BARDIN
News Star World - March 17, 2015
Jerry Bardin, 79, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, passed away March 14, 2015. He was born September 23, 1935 in Marion, Louisiana to Silas and Dolly B. (Reppond) Bardin. Jerry was a successful restauranteur with businesses in Memphis, Jackson, Tennessee, St. Louis, Coco Beach, Florida, and Natchez, Mississippi. He was a sportsman who enjoyed duck and deer hunting, fishing, NASCAR, and golf. He was also an amateur student of the civil war. During his life he was privileged to travel through North and Central America, Europe, Israel and Egypt.
Jerry was a member of the Spa City R.V. Club and traveled often with friends. He and his wife Mae served as the camp hosts for Arkansas State Parks. After his retirement he started a BBQ catering service and won the Great BBQ Cook-off in Des Moines, Iowa.
He was a 32° mason, a former Grand Master of his lodge, and a member of the Al Chymia Temple. Jerry was an avid supporter of the Shiners Children's Hospital. He was also a member of the Baptist church where he served as a Sunday School teacher and committee member. Of late, he was a congregant of Jessieville First Baptist Church. Jerry was a follower of Jesus Christ, devoted in his faith and a student of the Bible.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister Christine Graham; and nephew Chuck Graham. Survivors include, devoted wife of almost 48 years, Mae Bardin; sons Michael Scott Bardin (Beverly) and Dr. Randall Maurice Cummings; daughters Sharon "Pat" Pillow (Randy) and Renee Holmes (Chuck); grandchildren Jonathan, Timothy and Joel Cummings, Heath, Dylan and Grant Bardin, Kendal Kimbell, Dr. Keel Williams, Taylor and Savannah Pillow; great grandchildren Tylar and Bryce Kimbell.
A visitation will be held at Caruth Village Funeral Home on Tuesday from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. The funeral service will be at First Baptist Church in Marion, Louisiana at 1:00 p.m. with burial to follow at Concord Cemetery.
Jerry's grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
[Caruth-Hale Funeral Home, Hot Springs, AR]

JAMES BARENTINE
News Star World - September 22, 2017
West Monroe - James "Jim" Barentine 77, of West Monroe went to be with his Lord Wednesday, September 20, 2017. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 10:00 AM at The Pentecostals of the Twin Cities. Pastor Jason Ramsey, Bishop Mark Foster, Dr. Fred Foster and Rev. Floyd Barentine will be officiating. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Jim loved his family deeply and was a member of The Pentecostals of the Twin Cities. He had the heart of a servant and worked in several areas of ministry including the Bus Ministry, where he maintained a fleet of 20 buses for many years. Jim is survived by his wife, Diane ; daughter, Tammy Ramsey and husband Ed; son, Chuck Barentine and wife Lynette; brother, Bobby Barentine and wife Velva; grandchildren, Charles Barentine, Jr. and wife Ashley, Sierra Ramsey, Marissa Barentine; step-grandchildren, Stefanie Stanton, Savannah Ramsey, Trey Ramsey; great-grandchild, Kenzlee Barentine; 5 step-great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
The just man walketh in his intergrity; his children are blessed after him. Proverbs 20:5

J. B. BARFIELD
News Star World - December 26, 2014
J B Barefield, 84, a lifelong resident of Franklin Parish and member of Turkey Creek Baptist Church, died Tuesday evening at his home, surrounded by his family. His wife of 65 years, Dorothy Helen Guillot Barefield, was at his side. He and Helen had five children. He was the oldest son of Robert Miles and Johnnie Mae McDaniel Barefield.
He is survived by his children; Brad Barefield, Glen Barefield, Renae Cochran and Darren Barefield, Grandsons; Guy Alan Cochran and Dustin Barefield. He is also survived by his eight brothers and sisters; Emma Glascock, Betty Peterson, Lottie Corbin, George Barefield, Linda Newman, Raymond Barefield, Russell Barefield, Robert Barefield. J B is preceded in death by his son, Ken Barefield, sister, Mamie Tumlison and brother, Carl Barefield.
He was a wonderful father, husband; grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.
J B enjoyed; hunting, gardening, fixing things, spending time with his family and especially his two grandsons and doing all the things you do on a farm. He took good care of his family.
Funeral Services for J B will be held on Friday, December 26th, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. with visitation being held also on Friday from 11:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home-Winnsboro, LA., with Rev. Don Blackmon and Rev. Kyle Spinks officiating. Interment to follow at Turkey Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family wishes to thank all the many friends who have supported us in our time of need with prayers, food, and a kind shoulder to lean on and other innumerable kindnesses. We wish to formally acknowledge the kindnesses of long time family friend, Scott Cain, Ms. Dutchie Gwin, Reba Lynn 'Miss Bill' Ezell, Mr. Don Blackmon, Mr. Kyle Spinks, and a special thanks to Lisa Faulk and the staff of TLC Hospice for their compassion and invaluable help.

LESSIE L. BARFIELD
News Star World Jan 1, 2000
Fort Necessity - Lessie L. Barfield, 89, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Fort Necessity Baptist Church, Fort Necessity. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until time of service at the church.

NORMA STONE BARFIELD
News Star World - October 19, 2014
Funeral services for Norma Stone Barfield, 81, of Newellton will be 10 am Monday, October 20, 2014, at Bethany Baptist Church, Newellton, with Rev. John Holdiness officiating. Interment will follow in Legion Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5 - 7:30 pm Sunday, October 19, 2014, at the church.
Mrs. Barfield was born March 5, 1933, in Newellton to the union of Ernest Charlie and Rosetta Mae Roberts Stone and passed from this life on October 17, 2014 in Pineville.
Mrs. Barfield was a member of Bethany Baptist Church for over sixty years. She loved to quilt and garden. She also loved sports especially when her children or grandchildren were participating.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Robert "Bob" Barfield; two brothers: Clarence and Delma Stone.
Survivors include her two daughters: Barbara Montgomery and husband Randy of Bristow, VA; Lynn Blanche and husband Edwin of St. Joseph; two sons: Bobby Barfield and wife Angie of Dry Prong; Mark Barfield and wife Kay of Leesburg, GA; two sisters Florece Foster of Iberia, MO; Libby Varner and husband Paul of Collierville, TN; nine grandchildren: Brooks Blanche and wife Erin, Lane Blanche, Thomas Montgomery and wife Hannah, Jason Montgomery and wife Gina, Olivia Barfield, Riley Kate Barfield, Georgia Barfield, Hunter Barfield, Megan Barfield; and eight great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Hunter Barfield, Aaron Barfield, Brooks Blanche, Lane Blanche, Winn Blanche, Jason Montgomery and Thomas Montgomery.

ROBERT PALMER BARFIELD
News Star World - February 02, 2013
Memorial services for Robert "Bob" Palmer Barfield, 88, of Newellton will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, at Bethany Baptist church, Newellton LA under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA.
Mr. Barfield was born January 30, 1925 in Fort Necessity, LA to Henry Benson Barfield and Mary Annie Eubanks Barfield and passed from this life on February 1, 2013 at his residence in Newellton, LA.
He was a 39 year employee of the Tensas Parish Sheriffs Department; a Marine Veteran of World War II, he served in the south pacific and participated in the battles of Bogainville, Guadalcanal, Saipan, Tinian, Guam and Okinawa; an active member of the American Legion; a member of Bethany Baptist Church for over 60 years.
Mr. Barfield is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Norma Ruth Stone Barfield, daughter Barbara Montgomery and husband Randy, daughter Lynn Blanche and husband Winn, son Bobby Barfield and wife Angie, son Mark Barfield and wife Kay, grandchildren Tommy Montgomery, Jay Montgomery, Brooks Blanche, Lane, Blanche, Olivia Barfield, Riley Barfield, Georgia Barfield, Hunter Barfield, and Megan Barfield, his brothers Bill Barfield, David Barfield, Quincy Barfield, and sister, Lela Warren, as well as 6 great grandchildren.

EMMA BARFOOT
News Star World - November 08, 2008
Funeral services for Emma Barfoot, 92, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, November 9, 2008 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Rev. Ray Jones will officiate. Interment to follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Barfoot was born May 8, 1916 in Ouachita Parish, LA and passed away November 7, 2008 in West Monroe, LA.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Barfoot; sister, Minnie Browder; 2 brothers, Odie Cotton and Ervin Cotton; and a son-in-law, James Crawford.
Mrs. Barfoot was a member of Welcome Home Church of God.
She is survived by a daughter, Carolyn Crawford; 2 sons, Harry Barfoot and wife Frances and Charles Barfoot and wife Cathey; sister, Tempie Thornhill; 6 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Saturday, November 8, 2008 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.

ANN JOCELYN HERES BARHAM
News Star World - December 11, 2015
A celebration of the life of Ann Jocelyn Heres Barham will be observed at 2 p.m., December 12, 2015, at the First United Methodist Church, Bastrop, Louisiana, following a private family burial at Christ Church Cemetery. Visitation will follow the service in the church parlor.
Mrs. Barham went to be with her Lord on December 9, 2015. Her loving family was in constant attendance at the end of her life and will miss her dearly.
A longtime resident of Morehouse Parish, Mrs. Barham was born June 21, 1929, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is predeceased by her parents Hilda Morgan and Harold Heres and by her husband Henry Alfred Barham Jr., to whom she was married for thirty-nine years.
In addition to many other accomplishments, she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics from Louisiana State University and was a member of Chi Omega Sorority. She later graduated from Northeast Louisiana State College (now, University of Louisiana at Monroe) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy and became the first female, registered pharmacist in Morehouse Parish. For many years, she and her husband owned and operated Barham's Drug, located on the Bastrop courthouse square.
She was elected to the Morehouse Parish School Board and served two terms. She was a devoted member of First United Methodist Church for over 60 years and enjoyed membership in the Coterie Study Club.
Mrs. Barham is survived by her sister Geraldine Heres Hightower of Homer, LA; her children, Pamela David Harris (Michael), Memphis, TN, Claire Barham Mayer (Scott), Baton Rouge, LA, Henry Alfred (Rusty) Barham III (Jeanne), Monroe, LA, and Emilia Barham McCue (Robert), Bastrop, LA; her grandchildren, Anna Claire Anderson, John Charles Anderson, Jr. (Melanie), Morgan McCue Sport (Dow), Emily Harris Halpern (Joel), Elizabeth Anderson Pendarvis (Zack), Lucy Harris Collins (Josh), Caroline Emilie-Jeanne Barham, and Henry Alfred Barham IV; and her great-grandchildren, James and Pierce Pendarvis, Jackson and Rowan Halpern, Liam Sport, and Annalise and Wren Anderson.
The family wishes to acknowledge and thank Mrs. Barham's devoted caregivers, including Linda Badger, Brenda Lewis, Glenda Spurs, Shamanda Douglas, Pat McIntyre, and the nurses of Louisiana Hospice, Nita Gandy, Amie Janes and Donna Ware.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Bastrop, Louisiana or the charity of choice .

BEN EDWARDS BARHAM, II.
News Star World - November 13, 2014
Funeral services for Ben Edwards Barham II, age 55, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13th. at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Oak Ridge, Louisiana, with the Reverend Whit Stoghill officiating. Burial will follow at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Bastrop. A visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer.
Ben was a farmer, an instrument rated pilot, and a life-long student. He was born on April 23, 1959, the oldest son of Bennie Berry Barham and the late Erle Edwards Barham. He graduated from Riverfield Academy in 1977, and attended the University of Louisiana at Monroe where he received his Bachelor's degree. He also attended Delta Community College and acquired an Associate's degree. He lived and worked in both Mississippi and Louisiana. He was an avid birdwatcher and enjoyed the outdoors with canoeing, fishing, hunting, and camping. He also loved to play his guitar.
Ben was loved by all who knew him and will be remembered as a kind, gentle soul who was quick to laugh. He knew the importance of faith and family, and was a good son, husband, brother, and father.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Bonnie Dry Barham, and two daughters: Stacy Barham Walker and Lydia Barham Acey and her husband Justin Acey. He loved his precious grandchildren: Logan Aaron Edwards Hodges, Arrielee Elizabeth Acey, Lilly Grace Rosalie Acey, Etta Elise Acey, Peyton Allen Walker, and Rebecca Laura Ellen Walker. He is survived by his mother Bennie Berry Barham. His surviving brothers are Erle West Barham and his wife Trudy Bridges Barham and their sons, Laten Edwards Barham and Nathaniel West Barham; and his youngest brother Robert Berry Barham and his wife Camille Robichaux Barham and their children, Graham Edwards Barham, Bailey Anne McKoin Barham, and Robert Collier Barham; and his sister, Amy Barham Westbrook and her husband Scott Hamilton Westbrook and their daughters, Margaret Benjamin Westbrook and Anna Claire Swearingen Westbrook. He was also blessed with the loving families of his uncles, Thomas West Barham and Robert Jocelyn Barham.
Pallbearers will be Laten Barham, Logan Hodges, Scott Westbrook, Justin Acey, Dan Dry, and John Dry.
Honorary pallbearers will be Nathan Barham, Graham Barham, Collier Barham, Peyton Walker, Erle West Barham, Berry Barham, Joe Cooper Rolfe, Wayne Lord, and Jim Rolfe.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Advertisement , the Cancer Research Institute, or a charity of the donor's choice .

ERLE EDWARDS BARHAM
News Star World - October 20, 2014
Funeral services for Erle Edwards Barham, 77, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Oak Ridge, Louisiana, with the Reverend Whit Stodghill officiating. Burial will follow at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. A visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer.
Edwards was a businessman, certified flight instructor and farmer. For many years, he dedicated his service to improve Louisiana education generally and higher education particularly. He was the only member of a higher education board who served on the Board of Regents, the Board of Supervisors of the University of Louisiana System and the Board of Supervisors of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System holding the chairmanship of each of those boards. He also honorably served in the Louisiana State Senate from 1976 through 1980, and in that role worked to ensure a higher quality of life for all citizens of our state.
Erle Edwards Barham, born July 10, 1937, was the oldest son of the late Erle McKoin Barham and Rosalie Smith Barham. He was a lifelong resident of his beloved Oak Ridge. He graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 1955, and attended L.S.U. where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. After earning his bachelor's degree, he farmed in both Louisiana and Mississippi. He and his wife of 56 years, Bennie Faye, raised three sons and one daughter. He was a member of the Louisiana Cotton Producers Association, the Northeast Louisiana Rice Growers Association, a mason and past master of the Brookville Masonic Lodge #161, and the Executive Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Western Louisiana. He was a former member of the Board of Directors of the Bank of Oak Ridge, former member of the Board of Commissioners of the Morehouse General Hospital, past president of the Morehouse Parish Farm Bureau, past member and president of the Oak Ridge Lions Club, and treasurer of the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer. In addition to his public service, he acquired a graduate degree from the University of Louisiana at Monroe.
Edwards was admired and loved by all who knew him and will be remembered as a giving person, always serving others. He knew the importance of tradition and was a gifted story teller, historian, and true southern gentleman.
He is survived by his wife, Bennie Berry Barham, and four children: Ben Edwards Barham II and wife Bonnie Dry Barham, Erle West Barham and wife Trudy Bridges Barham, Robert Berry Barham and wife Camille Robichaux Barham, and Amy Barham Westbrook and husband Scott Hamilton Westbrook. His grandchildren are Stacy Barham Walker, Lydia Barham Acey, Laten Edwards Barham, Nathaniel West Barham, Graham Edwards Barham, Bailey Anne McKoin Barham, Robert Collier Barham, Margaret Benjamin Westbrook, and Anna Claire Swearingen Westbrook. His great grandchildren are Logan Aaron Edwards Hodges, Arrielee Elizabeth Acey, Lilly Grace Rosalie Acey, Etta Elise Acey, Peyton Allen Walker, and Rebecca Laura Ellen Walker. His brothers are Thomas West Barham and Robert Jocelyn Barham. He had many loved nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons and great grandsons, Laten Barham, Nathan Barham, Graham Barham, Collier Barham, Logan Hodges, and Peyton Walker.
Honorary pallbearers will be Connie Mott, Andy Barham, Billy Davenport, Vic Jordan, Jim Brown, and Tommy Rolfe.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Oak Ridge, LA. 71264 or a charity of the donor's choice.

HALL BRODNAX BARHAM
News Star World - January 05, 2012
Funeral services for Mr. Hall Brodnax Barham are scheduled for 11:00 AM Friday, January 6, 2012 at Oak Ridge Baptist Church with Father Whitt Stodghill officiating. Burial will follow at the Oak Ridge Baptist Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday, January 5, 2012 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe.
Hall was the son of the late William Thomas Barham II and Mary Brodnax Barham. He was born on November 12, 1959, in Monroe, La., and went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 3, 2012.
Hall was a graduate of Riverfield Academy in Rayville, La. He attended Northeast Louisiana University (ULM). Hall worked in the oil and gas industry. He was a member of Oak Ridge Methodist Church and the Pipeliners Local 798.
Hall was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Carter Cummings Barham.
Survivors include his two daughters, Kathirin Lillian Barham and Virginia Grace Barham, and their mother, Kathy Barnes Barham. Other survivors are brothers, Thomas Eugene Barham II, and his wife Sandi, of Bossier City, La., William Preston Barham, and his wife Marlowe, of Oak Ridge, La., and Alexander Pipes Barham, and his wife Mary Ann of Monroe, La.; his sisters, Millicent Terrell Barham Moss, of Baton Rouge, La., and Lydia Barham Oswalt, and her husband Bobby of Bossier, La., and many nieces and nephews.
Hall's kind heart and gentle spirit made him a friend to all. He was much loved by his daughters, siblings, family, and friends. He will be greatly missed, but his memory will last forever.
Pallbearers for the service are, Ben Barham, Barham Moss, Ben Moss, Carter Oswalt, Matthew Oswalt and Alan Whitman.
Honorary Pallbearers are, Billy Crawford, Alex Lord, Jimmy Lord, Wayne Lord, Cobb Morgan, Clay Mott, Jim Rolfe, and Bubba Stevenson.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or a charity of your choice.

HELEN ZURGA BARHAM
News Star World - February 01, 2016
Graveside services for Helen Zurga Barham, 89, of Monroe, LA., will be held at 2:00 P. M. Wednesday February 3, 2016 at the Hasley Pavilion in West Monroe. Interment will be in the St. Paschal's Catholic Cemetery with Rev. Frank Coens officiating.
Mrs. Barham was born on December 25, 1926 in Monroe, LA., and died on January 29, 2016 in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, served as a volunteer to numerous civic organizations, including: Ouachita Parish Library, Ouachita Parish Council on Aging, St. Francis Auxiliary, and EA Conway Auxiliary. She was an avid bridge player, participated in garden clubs, participated in Senior Olympic Line Dancing group who won multiple gold medals and was an avid golfer for over 40 years. Mrs. Barham is preceded in death by parents, Tony and Annie Raysell Zurga; sister Gertrude Zurga Larson; husbands, Gayle K. Doningues, Cyril "Cy" E. Epler, Charles "Cap" E. Barham.
Survivors include daughter, Gale Domingues Wolf of Jackson, MS.; sons, Michael Cyril Epler and wife Melissa of Monroe, LA, Patrick Henry Epler of Birmingham, AL; granddaughter, Jennifer Epler; with numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 12:30PM until 1:30PM Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe.
Memorials may be made to the Ouachita Parish Council on Aging, Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church or to the charity of your choice.

ROBERT ERLE JR. BARHAM
News Star World - January 03, 2013
Robert Erle Barham, Jr. (Mr. Ree) went to Heaven on January 1st, 2013 at the age of 93. Mr. Ree was born on December 3, 1919 in the home of his grandparents, William T. and Ada Mott Barham Oak Ridge, LA.
He graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 1937, and attended Louisiana State University. Serving his country in the United States Army as a Tank Sergeant for General Patton's 6th Armor Division during the European Campaigns of World War II, he participated in the Normandy Invasion, Liberation of Paris, France, the Battle of the Bulge (Bastogne, Belgium), and the Liberation of Frankfurt and Berlin, Germany. For his service, he was awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and five Campaign Medals. The third generation owner and proprietor of Barham's General Mercantile Store, he kept the family business open for forty years until his retirement in 1983. A life-long member of Oak Ridge Baptist Church, Mr. Ree served as a Deacon and Superintendent of the Sunday School for many years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Erle Barham, Sr. and Emma Shepard Barham; two brothers, William Shepard Barham and Theodore Shepard Barham.
Mr. Ree is survived by his daughter, Sharon Barham Carter of Monroe, LA; two sons, David Wayne Barham of Oak Ridge, LA, Richard M. Barham and wife Sally of Oak Ridge, LA; younger sister, Catherine (Cat) Barham of Oak Ridge, LA; eight grandchildren, David Christopher Barham, Jason Michael Barham, Jesse Aaron Barham, Tatum Erle Barham, Brian Michael Barham, James Robert Barham, Tammy Anne Carter, Joshua Auldon Carter; and nine great grandchildren Zac Carter, Steven Mims, Sammy Barham,Sarah Barham, Ian Barham, Eleanor Catherine Barham, Analease Noel Barham, William Tate Barham, Caroline Elise Barham.
Pallbearers will be grandsons and great-grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be Bud Shepard, Earl Hogan, Gerald McLendon, and Dennis Smith.
Visitation for friends and neighbors will be from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, on Thursday, January 4, 2013 at Golden Funeral Home in Bastrop, LA.
Elder David W. Barham and Rev. James Barham will conduct the graveside services with Military honors at Oak Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery, Friday, January 5, 2013, at 10:00 AM.

YVONNE K. BARHAM
News Star World - January 20, 2015
Funeral services for Yvonne K. Barham, age 91, of Ruston will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Officiating the services will be Rev. Mike Holloway and Dr. Reggie Bridges. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston.
Mrs. Barham was born October 27, 1923 and passed away January 18, 2015.
She is preceded in death by her husband Paul Barham; and parents: Cecil and Carrie King.
Mrs. Barham, lovingly called "Dook" by her family and friends, retired from Bell South after over 30 years. Mrs. Barham led Sunday school classes and played piano for the Sunday School Departments. She also taught the young Sunday school class. She loved working with her flowers and gardening. She loved spending time with her family and as one of her grandchildren stated "She taught us how to live. Mrs. Barham enjoyed fishing, all her pet dogs and working crossword puzzles."
She is survived by her children: Curtis Barham and wife Martha of Ruston, Cecil Barham and wife Babs of Ruston and Steve Barham and wife Gail of Quitman; grandchildren: Melanie Wells and husband James, Craig Barham and wife Staci, Melissa Jackson and husband Justin, Heather Russell and husband Michael, Matt Barham and wife Amanda, Brooke Martin and husband Brad, Adam Barham and wife Natalie, Amanda Y. Barham, Carla Barham and Carrie Foshee and husband Matt; great grandchildren: Hannah, Haley and Bradley Wells, Thomas, Andrew, Ellie and Jordan Barham, Kate, John and Walker Jackson, Preston and Carlisle Russell, Ella Grace and Sawyer Barham, Abby, Nolan and Jase Martin and Sutton Kate Barham; brother: Max King and wife JoAnn; sister: Betty Smith; nieces and nephews: Desha King and Jason King, Carol Smith, Kay French and David Smith.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. William Sanders, Northern Louisiana Medical Center skilled nursing staff and caregivers Tonya and Cassandra.
Pallbearers will be Matt Barham, Brad Martin, Justin Jackson, Adam Barham, Matt Foshee, and James Payton.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Craig Barham, James Wells, Michael Russell and Howard Whitlock.
In lieu of flowers please make contributions to "Kingdom Kids" fund at Cook Baptist Church, Jack Graham Ministries or Temple Baptist Church TV Ministry.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 - 8:00 PM Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston.

DOROTHY RUTH BARKER
News Star World - July 10, 2016
Mrs. Dorothy Ruth Hamner Barker, 83, of West Monroe, LA was born on August 28, 1932 in Shreveport, LA and passed away on July 8, 2016 in West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Barker served as Director of the Ouachita Valley Public Library in West Monroe, LA. She made many friends through the library and loved the community that she lived in. Mrs. Barker is preceded in death by her husband, John W. Barker.
Survivors include her daughter, Cathy Barker; and her son, John Barker; along with numerous cousins.
Visitation will be held from 3:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.
Memorials may be made to the Ouachita Valley Public Library or to Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care.

HOWARD WARREN BARKER
News Star World - November 09, 2010
Howard Warren Barker, 93, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 7, 2010, at his home in Pinewood, outside of Beaumont.
After the war, he became a high school teacher and football coach. He served as the head football coach at both Ponchatoula High School and Slidell High School in Louisiana. When West Monroe High School opened 1953, he was hired as its first head football coach. Howard was principal of Kiroli Elementary and West Monroe Junior High.
After owning a successful equipment rental company in Monroe, Louisiana, Barker's Rent-alls, he moved to the Beaumont, Texas area in 1972 and opened ABC Kiddie Shops with his wife, Margaret. A long time entrepreneur, he invested in businesses and real estate, including at one time being the part owner of Pinewood Country Club. He was a life-long football fan, hunter, traveler, and reader. He is a member North End Baptist Church in Beaumont. During the last fifteen years he has enjoyed a second home in Angel Fire New Mexico, where he would fish, hike, ski and play golf. Howard was an avid golfer and a great athlete. He scored five hole-in-ones, and shot his age every year from age 69 to 89.
A devoted family man, he is survived by his wife, Margaret Reeves Barker and his three children, Travis Downey Barker and his wife Debbie Bristor Barker of Granbury, Texas, Janna Barker Fracht of Sour Lake, Texas, and Jason Howard Barker and his wife Kay Daniels Barker of Frisco, Texas. He is also survived by his sister, Geraldine Barker Lewis of Natchez, Mississippi. He was "Big Daddy" to eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
His funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 10, 2010, at Broussard's, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Brad Barker, Brian Barker, Brandon Barker, Matthew Fracht, James Fracht and Braxton Barker serving as pallbearers.
A gathering of his family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 9, 2010, at Broussard's.
Donations may be made to Harbor Hospice, 2450 North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77713 or to American Cancer Society , P. O. Box 5144, Beaumont, Texas 77726

KRISTIE MALONE BARKER
News Star World - July 13, 2008
El Dorado, Ark. — Kristie Malone Barker, 41, formerly of Haynesville, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Shiloh Baptist Church. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville. Visitation is 9 a.m. until time of service today at the church.

RUBY NELL BARKER
News Star World- November 10, 2012
Funeral services for Ruby Nell Barker, age 80, of Ruston will be held at 2:30 PM, Sunday, November 11, 2012, at Grace United Methodist Church in Ruston. Under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Officiating the service will be Rev. Hulen Warren.
Mrs. Barker was born February 27, 1932 and passed away November 8, 2012.
Ruby Nell Barker, beloved daughter of Elmo and Elaine Causey, was raised in Sterlington, Louisiana and moved to Ruston, Louisiana her senior year of high school. She graduated from Ruston High School at mid-term in 1950.
Ruby attended Louisiana Tech University and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Music Education in 1954. She attended graduate school at Auburn University and graduated with a Master's degree in Music Education in 1958.
Ruby married Hal B. Barker on October 3, 1952. Dr. Hal Barker later became the Dean of Life Sciences at Louisiana Tech and served for almost 40 years. The Barkers had two children, James Hal and Linda Lou.
Ruby was a long-time member of Grace Methodist Church in Ruston, Louisiana, where for 28 years she served in various capacities in the Music Ministry as Choir Director, Organist and Pianist. After retirement, she continued to be a very active member of the Choir. Ruby also taught music at Hico Elementary and Dubach High School for 10 years.
Ruby was an avid golfer, playing several times a week at the Ruston Country Club. Her pride and joy was a hole-in-one at the golf course in Arcadia.
Those left to cherish her memories include James Hal (son) and Kristi Barker and their children Caleb and Samantha and Marty and Linda Lou (daughter) and their children Matt, Meghan, Emery, and Edwin Hal. Ruby was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Saturday, November 10, 2012, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston.

ARLETT BARKLEY
News Star World - November 10, 2015
A memorial visitation for Mrs. Arlette Barkley, 77, of Monroe, LA, will be held at from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mrs. Barkley went to be with the Lord Thursday, November 5, 2015. Mrs. Barkley was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Marion Barkley.
She is survived by her children, Michael Barkley and wife Toni, Annette Flanagan and husband C.C. both of Monroe, LA, David Barkley and wife Sandy of Shreveport, LA; granddaughters, Lauren Gibbs and husband Eric of Shreveport, LA, Kendra Knuckey and husband Paul of Bossier City, LA, Andria Robinson of Monroe, LA, Joshua Presley of Monroe, L; four precious great-grandchildren; sister, Carmen Huber and husband Gibi of Metz, France; brother, Claud Bastian of France; several nieces and nephews in France; and special friends, Margaret Smith, and Dr. Henry and Sonja Jones.

DAWNA BOOTHE BARKLEY
News Star World - July 08, 2016
Funeral services for Dawna Boothe Barkley, 57, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 9, 2016 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Rd, Monroe, with Rev. Danny Chance officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Barkley passed on Sunday, July 3, 2016, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Barkley was preceded in death by her parents, Kence and Nedra Boothe; sister, Sandra Boothe; and brother, Jeffrey Boothe
Survivors include her daughter, Kendra M. Knuckey and husband Paul; nephews, Byron Boothe and wife Courtney, Koby Boothe, and Nickolas Boothe; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Mrs. Barkley was a graduate of Enterprise High School in 1976. She attended Northeast Louisiana University and received a certificate in medical billing. Dawn spent over 35 years working at St. Francis Medical Center, Northeast La. Kidney Specialist, and Fresenius Medical Care.
Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 9, 2016, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Rd, Monroe.
The family wishes to extend their thanks to special aunt, Bonnie Wright, Houston, TX, for the love and support she provided throughout the years; Carolyn and Ronnie Cupit for their lifelong friendship and support for the entire Boothe family. Special thanks to Beverly Bertinot and Gayle Johns for their undying friendship until the very end.

KAREN NADINE BARKWELL
News Star World - February 17, 2015
Karen Nadine Barkwell followed the path to heaven on February 13, 2015, at 70 years young. She followed the path of her mother Harriett Plohar and her father Wilbur Hugli; her sister Romona Hugli; her first husband and the father of her children Robert Mracek; and her second husband and the love of her life, Wayne Bennett.
She is survived by her husband Ivy Barkwell, as well as her brothers and their spouses Wil (Jackie) Hugli and Dennis (Carol) Hugli. She started all of the craziness and is also survived by her trio of daughters: Tina Kowalski, Cheryl Mracek, and Teresa Mracek.
She went on to become the ringleader of 12 grandchildren and their spouses. Her special branch of the family tree continued to flourish into 12.5 great grandchildren - a legacy of which she was fiercely proud.
She was also survived by a myriad of loved ones including those she adopted as her own. With such a large heart of gold, the light she carried inside will continue to shine brightly in the hearts of those who love her dearly and will miss her every single day.

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