Obituaries BLACK - BLAZIER

BERNICE WATSON BLACK
News Star World - August 24, 2012
Bernice Watson Black passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 22nd, in Tomball, Tx.. She and her husband of 50 years, Johnie Black, lived in Minden, La. for 45 years where Bernice managed Payless Shoes.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Dan and Lillie Watson of Columbia, La., her husband Johnie L. Black, and loving daughter Mae Welch Adams.
She is survived by her daughter, Peggy Paul (Bill), Grand children Tammy Adams Jordan, Randy Adams (Pam), and Michelle Paul Hicks. Great Grand Children Michael Jordan (Aaron), Matthew Jordan, Tanner Adams, Erica Broussard, Jayla Guerrero, and Mallory Rice, brother Buddy Watson and sister Daisy Bass.
Visitation will be at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, La. on Saturday from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM.
Graveside services at 1:00 PM Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson, La.

CAROLYN GOODMAN CHISHOLM BLACK
News Star World - January 22, 2015
Funeral services for Mrs. Carolyn Chisholm Black 80 of Delhi will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, January 23, 2015 in the chapel of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi with Rev. Scottie Gray and Rev. W. H. "Bucky" Curry officiating.
Visitation will be held on Friday from Noon until time of services.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 3:00 PM at Pine Rest Memorial Park Cemetery in Foley, AL with interment to follow under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.
Mrs. Black is preceded in death by her parents Robert Wesley Goodman and Lena Mae Cheshier Goodman and her first husband William Earl Chisholm.
After a lengthy battle against cancer, Carolyn passed away surrounded by her loving family at her cherished lake home. A native of Memphis Tennessee, she lived her adult life in Louisiana and Alabama. Carolyn was a devout Christian whose faith and belief in God touched the lives of many. Known affectionately as "Nanny" by her grandchildren, Carolyn loved her time with her grand kids and family.
She is survived by her husband, Charles A. "Buddy" Black of Delhi, LA; two children Luanne Chisholm Peterson (Troy) of Gulf Shores, AL and William Christopher Chisholm (Sarah) of Pittsburgh, PA and two grandchildren Abby Danielle Farmer Barrett (William) and Jordan Christopher Farmer.
Carolyn is also survived by three step daughters, Debbie Wilbanks (Delbert), Sandy Black and Jamie Burnside (Gaylen); six step grandchildren and five step great grandchildren; a brother Rev. Jimmy Goodman of Delhi, LA; three sisters Katherine Pleasants of Delhi, LA, Lou Carson of Memphis, TN and Eva Payne of Alexandria, LA and numerous nieces and nephews.
Any planned memorials should be made to the Wounded Warriors Project or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

CHARLES A. BLACK
News Star World - July 19, 2015
Charles A. "Buddy" Black, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2015, with his family by his side at his home in Delhi, Louisiana. Services will be Monday, July 20, 2015 at 2pm at Harmony Baptist Church with Rev. Scottie Gray, Bro. Eddie Fuller, Bill Goodman, & Larry Pickett officiating. A Private Burial will be at Faith Memorial Park Cemetery near Delhi under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
Buddy was born on November 14, 1932 in Franklin Parish to Fred and Pauline Black. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife of 45 years, Patty Sue Johns Black, one sister Elizabeth Dupree Edwards, and recently deceased wife of 6 years, Carolyn Chisholm Black.
Buddy was a long time resident of the Delhi area. He graduated from Central High School, joined the United States Army National Guard of Louisiana, and served as Airman First Lieutenant with the U.S. Air Force for four years. After serving in the military, Buddy worked as a missile technician for General Dynamics in Cape Canaveral, Florida. He then returned to Louisiana to attend University of Louisiana Monroe where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. For a brief time he was employed by Comet Rice Mills as a rice exporter in Houston, Texas and attended the University of Houston.
Afterwards, he settled in Delhi where he was engaged in farming operations throughout Richland and Franklin Parishes since 1964 and was owner and operator of Black's Gin until his retirement. Buddy had special interest in the quarter horse and cattle industry. His property south of Delhi was known one time as "Horse Country". He was co-owner of Macon Ridge Propane and Macon Ridge Warehouses.
In the past, he had been a Board member of the Federal Land Bank, Northeast Soil Conservation, Capital Bank, Riverfield Academy, in which he helped to found the school in 1972. Other organizations in which he held memberships included the Richland Parish Voter Commission, Richland Parish ASCS Committee, Richland Parish Cattleman's Association, Southern and National Ginner's Association, Northeast Louisiana Livestock and Northeast Louisiana Cutting Horse Association, where he served as President.
A member of the Harmony Baptist Church, he also served on the Boards of Commercial Capital Bank and the Richland Parish Hospital. He was also a member in good standing with the Grand Lodge of Louisiana F. & A.M, Delhi No. 120.
Buddy is survived by his three Daughters, Debbie Wilbanks (Delbert) of Delhi, LA; Sandy Black, (Sonny Mills) of Delhi, LA; and Jamie Burnside, (Gaylen) of Little Rock, AR. One sister Polly Goodman, (Bill) of Longview, Tx. Six Grandchildren, Nathan Nosser, (Brittany) of Many, LA; Allison Hollier, (Jake) of Delhi, LA; Morgan Nelson, (Zack) of Natchitoches, LA; Jon Taylor Davis, (Marissa) of Delhi, LA; Miles Burnside of Little Rock, AR.; and Taylor Wilbanks of Delhi, LA.
He also had six great grandchildren, Brad, Klair and Londyn Nosser, Drake Hollier, Chandler and Paisley Wilbanks
Buddy is also survived by many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends
Pallbearers are Nathan Nosser, Jon Taylor Davis, Miles Burnside, Taylor Wilbanks, Zack Nelson, and Jake Hollier.
Honorary Pallbearers are the Board of Directors of Commercial Capital Bank.
Buddy's philosophy was to support his community and make it a better place. Memorials may be made to a local community organization of your choice.

CHARLES SPENCER BLACK
News Star World - October 06, 2014
Shreveport, La. -- Charles Spencer Black passed away on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014, following complications from surgery. A memorial service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at First United Methodist Church in Shreveport. The Dr. R. Pat Day and Rev. Carl Rhoads will officiate.
Charles was born on Oct. 31, 1950, in Camden, N.J. He was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, and earned a master's degree in business administration from Suffolk University in Boston, Mass.
For more than 36 years, Charles represented World's Finest Chocolate in the Ark-La-Tex. He was loved and held in the highest esteem by all of his customers and was fondly referred to as "The Candy Man." Through his unselfish dedication to fundraising efforts in area schools, Charles made possible countless improvements to schools throughout northwest Louisiana including air conditioners and curtains, among other amenities. His work and dedication also helped support and grow numerous charitable organizations throughout the region.
Charles was an active member of First United Methodist Church and the Quester's Sunday School Class. For many years, Charles humbly gave his time and talent to feed those less fortunate at the church's Love Feast on Christmas Day. He drove the church's "Chariots of Fire Golf Car" most Sundays, helping members to the sanctuary.
Charles previously served on the YMCA Board of Directors and was currently serving on the Supervisory Board of ANECA Federal Credit Union. He was a member of the Shreveport Rugby Football Club for 36 years. Charles was a charter member of the Krewe of Centaur and Krewe of Highland, formerly serving as the King of SPAM. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents, William Spencer Black and Doris Rae Helsengren Black, both of Grand Prairie, Texas.
He is survived by his "present" wife of 36 years, Lounelle Campbell Black; two daughters, Rachel Louise Black Caudle and her husband, Taylor of Fort Worth, Texas; and Charlotte Spencer Black of Dallas, Texas. He also is survived by his brother, Kendall Marshall Black of Grand Prairie, Texas, and a sister, Beverly M. Black and her husband, Robert Bruce of Arlington, Texas; sister-in-law, Teleda Campbell Whittington and her husband, Frank of Baton Rouge, La.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Charles was a loving husband and father. Rachel and Charlotte always will hold dear the many memories of their father welcoming their friends to their home and making breakfast for all who showed up at the table. He made sure that everyone left full, not only from his wonderful cuisine, but also full of his charismatic stories and love of life.
Charles will mostly be remembered by family and friends for his huge heart. One could not find a more generous person. You could not leave his presence without him giving you something to take with you. His devotion to God was evident through his dedication and generosity to his community, neighbors, friends and beloved family. He was a friend to all.
Honorary pallbearers are Taylor Caudle, Robert Bruce, Frank Whittington, Joshua Bruce-Black, Nathan Bruce-Black, Will Whittington, John Kinnebrew, Andrew Kinnebrew, Steve Roberts, Lane Causey, Paul Wilson, Richard Gibbs, Bill Mitchell, Ken Hayes, Dave Buker, Bill Bynum, Chris Evans, Tom Lawson, members of the Quester's Sunday School Class, all the World's Finest Chocolate sales representatives, members of the Krewe of the Vine, and the gentlemen of the Shreveport Rugby Football Club.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to First United Methodist Church, the American Cancer Society or a charity of the donor's choice.

DELORES D. BLACK
News Star World - March 24, 2016
Graveside services for Delores D. Black will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 26, 2016 at New Chapel Hill Gazebo and Prayer Garden in West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, with Rev. Ricky Baker officiating.
Mrs. Black was born on September 10, 1932 in Epps, LA and passed away on March 23, 2016 in West Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Black, daughter, Karen Brown; brother, A. L. Dewitt, Jr. and sister, Lillian Dewitt.
She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Coon and husband, Jay; grandchildren, Stacey Taunton and husband, Sam, Amanda Colvin and husband, Greg, Katie Stone and husband, Shane, Kristen Barnes and husband, Jonathan, Derek Brown, and Kelsey Coon and fiancé Stone Johns; 8 great-grandchildren; sister, Janice Neighbors and husband, Gerald.
Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM, Friday, March 25, 2016 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe.
Memorials may be made to ST. Jude's Children Hospital.

DENNIS L. BLACK
News Star World - March 05, 2015
Dennis L. Black of Dunn, Louisiana died Tuesday, March 3, 2015. Services are Friday, March 6, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah, Louisiana. Visitation is Thursday, March 5, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and Friday, March 6, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah, Louisiana. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tallulah, Louisiana, under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home.
Mr. Black was a retired teacher from Richland Parish School District, and a retired Air Force Senior Master Sergeant, having served from 1958 until 1979, including a tour of duty in Vietnam. He was awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Non-Commissioned Officer Academy Recognition, Air Force Longevity Service Award with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Republic of Vietnam Commendation Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal with 5 Oak Leaf Clusters, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, Bronze Star Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, and Air Force Commendation Medal. He was a life-long member of Dunn Church of God, a strong supporter of Louisiana Association of Educators, and an avid LSU and Pittsburgh Steelers fan,
He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Mary A. Black, three brothers, James G. Black, Julian T. Black and Mickal J. Black, and one grandson, Travis Patrick Black.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Mary J. Black, daughter Carole Snyder and husband Joe, son Dennis L. Black, Jr., son Stephen P. Black and wife Lisa, and son Karl Black, eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Pallbearers will be special friend of the family, Jay Skeldon, and grandsons Craig Gilbert, Jr., Adam Gilbert, Bryan Black, Trent Black and Paul Black.

DEWANNA DALE BLACK
News Star World - December 22, 2016
Funeral services for DeWanna Dale "Sissy" Black, 59, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, December 23, 2016 at First Baptist Church of Sterlington with Rev. Dennis Hackler and Rev. Ben Hackler officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.
Mrs. Black died Monday, December 19, 2016. She worked for Troy and Nichols Mortgage Company and previously for various businesses in Monroe in retail sales. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Sterlington.
Mrs. Black was preceded in death by her mother, Bonnie Kelley Black; and son, Wesley Canterberry.
Survivors include her father, Charles H. Black; brother, Ken Black; daughter, Melanie Canterberry and husband Cameron Champney; and grandchildren; Morgan and Iris Champney.
Pallbearers will be Chris Bostick, Brandon Black, Trevor Black, Buddy Hollis, and Chris "Bubba" Kelley.

ELMA R. BLACK
News Star World - June 28, 2015
A Funeral mass celebrating the life of Mrs. Elma Rachal Black, 88, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:30 AM Monday June 29, 2015 at the St. Paschal Catholic Church in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Frank Coens officiating. Interment will follow in Hasley Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA
Mrs. Black died June 26, 2015 at Ouachita Healthcare Facility.
Mrs. Black was an active member of St. Paschal Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas R. Black, two sons, Richard and Tommy Bolton and a grandson, Jared Taylor.
Survivors: Daughters, Judy Phillips, Angie Bartlett and husband, Mike, and Veronica Holstead and husband, Tim; Grandchildren, Tommy Bolton, Ashley Russell, Brandi Austin (Joe), Bubba Barfield (Brandi), Koby Bolton (Victoria), Heather Bamburg (Blake), Joshua Holstead (Brandi), Rachal Holdman (Ben), and Hannah Henry; 14 Great Grandchildren; Sister, Mrs. Mabel Brossett; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Quentin Henry, Blake Bamburg, Ben Holdman, Joe Austin, Jason Ledoux, Randon LeBlanc and Jeff Jackson.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 P.M. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe
Memorials may be made to St. Paschal Catholic Church.

JOSHUA SHAUN BLACK
News Star World - September 1, 2009
Funeral services for Mr. Joshua Shaun Black, 26, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, September 2, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Ben Pitts officiating. Interment will follow at Crossroad Cemetery, Grayson, LA.
On Thursday, August 27, 2009 our beloved Joshua Shaun Black (aka) "Inkspot" left this world to be with our Lord and Savior. At the tender age of 7 while at Sunday School, he requested of his teacher that he wished to pray and be accepted by the Lord. Josh took great pride in the fact that he was born of Cherokee and Choctaw descent and spoke of it often.
He was a professional disc jockey and owner of Platinum Audio Works of West Monroe. Josh was an artist in his own right. His words created from the fiery spirit that stirred from within made him stand out and above many. His talent as an entertainer sustained much energy. He had a profound interest for martial arts and found much solace in the artistry of it. His mentor and friend was Debs Laird. His warmth and love for everyone was overwhelming. He wanted to do well and succeed. He wanted recognition for his remarkable abilities in his music and artistry of work, but most of allõ he just wanted to be loved. He is preceded in death by "Paw", Ronnie Dickey.
He is survived by his mother, Stephanie Howard of Dallas; father, Tommy Black and wife Helen of Georgetown; special parents, Maime-Naomi and Pop Kenny Goulart of West Monroe; son, Kasen; uncle, Dean Howard; grandmother, Linda Howard Brown; step grandfather, Ronnie Brown; grandfather, Harold Howard, Sr.; step grandmother, Linda Howard; great grandpaw, Pete Parker; and a host of loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, step siblings, and wonderful friends.
Pallbearers will be Michael Ray, Jim Black, Craig and Greg Culberson, Marcus Hawthorne, Ashley Malone, Jarod Miletello and Billy Hern.
Honorary pallbearers will be Marc Bigelow, Ray Middlebrooks, Zach Parnell, Nick Beza, Tim Gallien, Jessie Miletello, and Kendall Franklin.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home www.lbch.org, The New Orleans Musician's Clinic www.neworleansmusiciansclinc.org, and The Louisiana SPCA www.la-spca.org.

MARILYN LAWRENCE BLACK
News Star World - December 02, 2015
Because the Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. This is how Marilyn Lawrence Black would quote one of her favorite scriptures, Psalm 23. Her other favorite scripture was I Corinthians 13:13 - Now the greatest of these is Love.
Marilyn was born September 19, 1932 in the small town of Wilmot, AR to Ben and Doris Lockart Lawrence. Her mother and father divorced when Marilyn was very small. Marilyn's Dad later married a school teacher named Montez, who had an enormous and wonderful spiritual influence on young Marilyn.
Marilyn felt blessed to have been brought up in the Christian home of her father and stepmother while living in rural Arkansas. She continued through her life with unwavering faith until her death on December 1, 2015 at age 83. During her last days on this earth she was showered with love from her family who deeply mourns her but, at the same time, rejoice that she is now enjoying the eternal life of love in heaven.
Marilyn practiced her faith by being a charter member of the Lea Joyner United Methodist Church of Monroe; a faithful member of the Wednesday Prayer Group and the Pastor's Sunday School Class. She showed love by cooking wonderfully delicious meals to share with many others. It was through her cooking that she met great love, Fred Black, and proudly became his wife in 1975. They lived together on Caney Lake enjoying the outdoors and marveling at God's handiwork each day.
To remember Marilyn's life, arrangements are as follows: Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM; Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe and Graveside services will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, December 3, 2015 at Mulhearn Memorial Park with Rev. Betty Swanson officiating.
Marilyn leaves a legacy with her family: devoted daughter, Aliscia Banks and husband, Steve of Monroe, LA; grandson, Liles Banks of Monroe, LA; granddaughter, Molly Banks Pilgreen and her husband, Jonathan and great grandson, Cade (the light of Marilyn's life), all of Dubach, LA; stepchildren, Bruce Black and wife, Rhonda of Monroe, LA and Brent Black of Newelton, LA; numerous step grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, all who she loved dearly.
Also left to remember Marilyn are sisters, Faye Weaver of Mobile, AL, Vertna Roush and husband, Ray of Jonesboro, LA; and brother, Ben Lawrence and wife, Susan of Montrose, AR.
Marilyn loved her work at Families Helping Families the last 13 years and always had those families in need on her prayer list. Memorials may be made to: FHF of NELA, 5200 Northeast Rd, Monroe, LA or to Lea Joyner United Methodist Church, 4390 Old Sterlington Rd, Monroe, LA. The family wishes to thank St. Joseph's Hospice for their excellent care during Marilyn's illness.

MARY ADELL TUCKER BLACK
News Star, Monroe, LA - December 22, 2005
Services for Mrs. Mary Adell Tucker Black, 88, of Mer Rouge, will be at 2:00 PM, Thursday, December 22, 2005, in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Rev. Phil Barnes will officiate. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Black was born April 7, 1917, in Crowville, LA, and died December 20, 2005. Monroe, LA. She was a longtime resident of Dunn, LA and a member of Dunn Church of God. She was preceded in death by two brothers, four sisters, and one son.
Survivors include sons: Vernon E. Black, Sr. of Epps, James Glendon Black of Rayville, and Dennis L. Black of Tallulah: sister: Ruthie Fuller of Delhi; fifteen grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren.
Grandsons and great grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Memorials may be made to Dunn Church of God.
--Contributed 27 Dec 2005 by Richard Tucker

PAUL BLACK
News Star World - March 28, 2015
Funeral services for Paul Edward "Spanky" Black, age 33 of Columbia, will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, March 30, 2015 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia, LA with Bro. Todd Whittington officiating. Interment will follow at Old Hebron Cemetery, Sikes, LA.
Visitation will be Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia, La from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Paul was born on September 3, 1981 in Columbia, LA and passed from this life on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at University Health in Shreveport, LA. He was a member of Hebron Baptist Church. He had many hobbies including: fishing, riding motorcycles, electronics and horses. But, he enjoyed being with his children and family most of all.
He was preceded in death by his birth mother, Dameta Black; uncle, Paul Edward Black; maternal grandparents: Doc and Vera Martin and Amos and Susie Black and paternal grandfather, Earl Varnell.
Those left to cherish his memory are his fiance, Katy Volentine; parents: Paul and Jackie Black; sons: Cameron Black, Ashton Black, Ethan Black, Josiah Black and Jaxson Black; daughters: Makenzie Black, Ava Mae Black, Kally Volentine and Riley Volentine; brothers: Craig Black and wife, Teri Ann, Mark Black and wife, Kristy, Forrest Nelson and Cody Varnell; sister, Ashley Varnell; in-laws to be, Farrell and Rhonda Semmes; his second mothers, Allison Quaid and Tina Brooks and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Jarrod Crain, Kesey Perron, Anthony Nolan, Darrell Davis, Forrest Nelson, Cole Black, Jacob Black, Brad Parker, Josh Bradley and Zach Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Beaux Smith, Jaxson Black, Cameron Black, Eli Black, Gunner Black and Nate Cook.

RONALD BLACK
News Star World - January 17, 2014
Ronald Black passed away on January 16, 2014, in Springfield, MO. He was born on May 1, 1936, to James and Tempie Black in West Monroe, LA. Ronald was married to Margie Edwards in May of 1968.
Ronald is survived by his children and grandson: Son, David L. Black; daughter, Pam Benton; and his grandson, Spencer Benton. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Margie; and brother, Eugene Black.
Ronald attended West Monroe High School. He worked for Graphic Packaging as a refinery operator. Ronald enjoyed playing golf, dominoes, and watching boxing.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 17, 2014, from 5:00-7:00 PM, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2014, at 10:00 AM at Roselawn Cemetery in Calhoun, LA, with Pastor Danny McLivene officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made online to Shriner's Hospital.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, Ltd., Springfield, Missouri.

TRAVIS LAVELL BLACK
News Star World - January 04, 2010
Funeral services for Mr. Travis Lavell Black, age 72 of Grayson, will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at Grayson Baptist Church in Grayson with Rev. C.R. Martin and Rev. James Carson officiating. Interment will follow at Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson. Visitation will be Monday evening at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Mr. Black was born in Sikes on August 15, 1937 to the union of Amos J. and Susie Mildred Hinton Black and went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 2, 2010 at his residence. Travis was a member of Grayson Baptist Church and a retired logger. He currently owned Black's Saw Shop since 1985. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and never met a stranger. His sense of humor and character will be remembered and cherished by family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother; Jimmy Wayne Black and sister; Johnny Sue Buckley. Survivors include his wife of 50 years; Daisy Berry Black of Grayson, two sons: Randy Black and wife, Denea and Greg Black and wife, Shelia both of Grayson, two daughters: Pam May and husband, Clint of Columbia and Stacy Deville and husband, Richard of Grayson, grandchildren: Dustin May, Brittany May, Lavell Black, Brandy Stephens and husband, Charles, Thomas Lee Black, Lanie Richie and husband, Darren, Ricky Campbell and wife, Val, Dana Guerrero and husband, Earnest, Danielle Corley and husband, Mark, Tara Black, Jonathan McClanahan and wife, Jennifer and Tiffany McClanahan, great-grandchildren: Dakota Black, Remington Stephens, Maddie Stephens, Garrett Richie, Rosalee Richie, Michael Black, Macie Black, Coty Guerrero, Jackson McClanahan, Matthew Bailey and Aaiden McClanahan. Pallbearers will be Lavell Black, Thomas Black, Dustin May, Jonathan McClanahan, Ricky Campbell, Charles Stephens, Earnest Guerrero and Mark Corley. Honorary pallbearers will be Dakota Black, Michael Black, Jackson McClanahan, Aaiden McClanahan, Remington Stephens, Matthew Bailey, Garrett Richie and Coty Guerrero.

OMA BELL BLACKBURN
The News-Star - September 01, 2001
Ruston - Oma Bell Blackburn, 93, a retired bag catcher at Continental Can Co. died Friday. Services are at 2p.m today at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Garden of Memories in Jonesboro.

JUANITA KING BLACKMAN
News Star World - October 06, 2014
Funeral services celebrating the life of Juanita King Blackman, 88, of Monroe, LA, will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Tim Cotita and John Ed Bartmess officiating. Interment will follow at Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson, Louisiana.
Mrs. Blackman died Saturday, October 4, 2014 at St. Francis Specialty Hospital in Monroe.
Mrs. Blackman was a retired Office Manager for the Caldwell Parish School Board. She was a member of the Grayson Baptist Church. She loved to fish. She loved doing for others, especially her numerous "adopted" children, who fondly called her "Nana". She was a great influence on her grandchildren, of whom she was very proud. She believed in education and helped many to fulfill their potential.
Survivors include her daughters Debra Blackman, Clara Blackman West and Gail Blackman; her grandson, Chris Rhymes and his wife Meghan; her granddaughter Kate Rhymes; her "great friends" Sherry Hegwood, Melissa Carter, Lola Wheeler and "the best friend anyone could have" Claudia McGuire; her brothers George "Bill" King and wife Margaret, and Dr. Harold King and wife Sandra; sister Doris King Sturrant; sisters-in-law Alice Blackman Winegeart, Doris Smith Blackman, Nell Tyler King; many nieces and nephews; and her loving caregivers Bonnie Brown, Dominique Carter, Evangeline Worthy and Dorothy Washington.
Mrs. Blackman is preceded in death by her husband Jesse David Blackman, Jr.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 PM, Monday, October 6, 2014 at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel of Monroe, Louisiana.
Pallbearers will be Richard Bradford, Mike Rhymes, John Ed Bartmess, Hal Hays, Ken Lowery, Randy Tolliver and Brett Racheal.
Memorials may be made to the Food Bank of Louisiana or the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home.

PAULA WINSTON PERRY BLACKMAN
News Star World - July 2, 2014
Paula Winston Perry Blackman at the age of 67 passed away surrounded by her family on June 30, 2014 in Birmingham, AL. Services celebrating her life will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday July 3, 2014 at the First United Methodist Church in Monroe, LA with Rev. Lynn Malone officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until service time in the church parlor, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe, LA.
Paula was born in Monroe, LA to John William Perry and Mary Frances Parnell Perry. She graduated from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA where she was a member Delta Delta Delta Sorority. She majored in Education and later received her Master's Degree in Family and Marriage Counseling at Northeast Louisiana University in Monroe, LA.
She was a member of Jesus the Good Shepherd Church. She was a member of St. Paul's Thursday Bible Study, Colonial Dames of America, Junior League of Monroe, The Book Club and The Bridge Club. She volunteered in many church and various organizations throughout the twin cities. Her sweet and loving kindness was felt by all who knew or ever met her.
Paula was preceded in death by her parents, John William Perry and Mary Frances Parnell Perry and son, James Blackman.
She is survived by her children: daughters, Carrie Blackman, Caroline Blackman Turner and Mary Winston Blackman; three grandchildren Millie and Ella Turner, and Forrest McKinney; brother, Harvey Parnell Perry and wife, Carolyn; sister, Martha Perry Amman and husband, Frederic; brother, John William Perry, Jr., and wife, Cyndy; and many nieces and nephews.
Honoring Paula as Pallbearers will be her nephews.

BOBBIE ANN BLACKMON
News Star World - February 14, 2015
Bobbie Ann Meredith Blackmon went home to eternal life with her Lord on February 12, 2015 in Pineville, LA, near the home of her son, Jerry Blackmon. Mrs. Blackmon was born to Robert W. and Katie Davis Meredith in Winnsboro, LA, on August 21, 1930. She attended school in Winnsboro and graduated from Winnsboro High School in 1947.
Throughout her life, Bobbie Ann loved her home town and the people who lived there. After high school, she worked in the office at Hatfield Hardware Store in Winnsboro. She often laughed as she told the story of her spending her paychecks buying records at Turner Mercantile from a new sales clerk, Elmo Blackmon.
On April 18, 1948, Bobbie Ann married the love of her life, Elmo B. Blackmon, at her parents' house in Winnsboro. They were married for 62 years. Winnsboro was their home until 2009, when they moved to Pineville. Bobbie Ann was a lifelong member of Winnsboro's First Baptist Church, where she accepted Christ as her personal Savior as a child. As an active church member, she worked in WMU, taught Sunday School and VBS, cooked for mission trips, and fed visiting preachers and missionaries. She loved the Lord and her church. Throughout Bobbie's life, her dearest friends were her fellow church members.
In 1957, Elmo and Bobbie opened Blackmon's Department Store in Winnsboro, where they served Franklin Parish for 43 years. She was Elmo's advisor, his encourager, and his partner in the store. Bobbie enjoyed working in DAR, having served the local White Oak Chapter as Regent. She enjoyed working on projects to beautify Winnsboro.
Bobbie Ann loved her family, her neighbors, and her friends. In the later years, she appreciated the cards and phone calls from those neighbors and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and her sisters, Dorothy Williamson and Mary Crowley. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Bennett, of Irving, TX, and her son, Jerry Blackmon, and his wife Kathy of Pineville. Other survivors include her three grandchildren: Kim Bennett Green and husband Gardner of Coppell, TX, Jay Blackmon and wife Lacy of Pineville, and Jeff Blackmon and wife Haley of Pineville. Eight great-grandchildren brought great joy to Bobbie Ann's life. They are Abby Green, Davis Green, Mallory Blackmon, Grace Blackmon, Bode Blackmon, Molly Blackmon, Brian Blackmon, and Emily Blackmon. Bobbie is also survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Walter and Mona Meredith, five nieces, and one nephew.
Visitation was held on February 13th at Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro, Louisiana. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, February 14th at the First Baptist Church in Winnsboro at 3:00 p.m. Memorials in Mrs. Blackmon's name may be sent to First Baptist Church, 502 Highland Street, Winnsboro, Louisiana, 71295.

EDWARD S. BLACKMON, JR.
News Star World - October 02, 2010
Graveside Funeral Services for Doctor Edward S. Blackmon, Jr. will be held on Sunday October 3, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Reverend Mark Fenn, Global Ministries Pastor of First Baptist Church, West Monroe will be officiating. Dr. Blackmon was born July 10, 1920 in El Paso, Texas. He was the 3rd child of Mary Amelia Kornman and Edward Sylvester Blackmon. After the death of his mother in 1936, he moved to Louisiana to live with his aunts and graduated from Ouachita Parish High School. Sergeant Blackmon began serving in the U.S. Army in 1942 and spent 9 months in Germany. After his discharge in January 1946, he enrolled at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee. Upon graduation he opened a practice in Delhi then later in West Monroe where he practiced Optometry for over 50 years. In 1966 he was elected Alderman for the City of West Monroe and enjoyed serving his community. He and Evelyn toured Europe, Asia, Australia and The Holy Lands and had great stories to tell about their travels. They even escorted two of their granddaughters to Russia for their high school graduations. He was a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe and the Monroe Lions Club. Dr. Blackmon is survived by his wife of 68 years, Evelyn Louise Kinnison Blackmon, his son Dr. Larry Blackmon and wife Dency, and his daughter Jan Blackmon Mattingly and husband Dale. He is also survived by 5 granddaughters, D'Anne and Corey Bennett, Angela and Rob Hammond, Amy and Jeremy Many, Ashley and Shannon Harper, and Kinbur Blackmon. He has 9 great- grandchildren Reed and Emma Bennett, Abby and Garrett Hammond, Mase, Kross, and Brees Many, and Cam and Crew Harper and his faithful and loyal feathered friend "Willie" from Caney Lake. He was affectionately known as "Granny" by his granddaughters and great-grandchildren. He is survived by 3 nieces Betsy Blackmon Smith, Beverly Blackmon Guthrie, and Jayne Griffis Smith. He was preceded in death by his sister, Roslyn Griffis and his brother Paul Blackmon. Memorial gifts can be made to the Gideon Bible Fund, McGuire Methodist Church Building Fund or 1st Baptist Church, West Monroe.

EVELYN BLACKMON
News Star World - May 23, 20142
Evelyn Blackmon was born in Standard, LA on November 2, 1924 and passed away on May 21, 2014. She was one of two daughters born to Robert Samuel and Emma Horne Kinnison.
The phrase "The First Woman" seemed to attach itself to Evelyn at every opportunity: 1st woman graduate from NLU, College of Business Administration in Industrial Management 1967; 1st woman in LA to earn the prestigious Certified Commercial Investment Member Realtor designation1974; appointed by Lt. Governor Jimmy Fitzmorris, 1st woman to serve on the LA Board of Commerce and Industry 1976; 1st woman President in the 60 year history of LA Realtors Association 1978; 1st woman elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives from Ouachita Parish District 15 in 1984. Some other honors include: NLU Golden Arrow Award 1988, Quota Woman of the Year 1995, and West Monroe/West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce AO Evans Award 1996. As a Realtor of over 50 years, Evelyn Blackmon took pride in helping families realize "The American Dream of Home Ownership". As a commercial Realtor, in 1970, Evelyn helped secure the property which is the current site of the West Monroe Post Office. She was also instrumental in the acquisition of the Glenwood Mall to be innovatively used as a Medical Mall. While serving in the Legislature, Mrs. Blackmon helped secure the I-20 Camp Road Interchange.
Evelyn, her husband Ed and their 2 children traveled throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. A family tradition of week long summer vacations in Perdido Key, FL created many special memories. In later years, Evelyn & Ed enjoyed many sunrises and sunsets at their Caney Lake home with their neighbors & good friends Johnny & Lynn Jacobs. Some of their happiest times were when Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren visited at the lake.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Dr. Edward S. Blackmon, Jr. and sister, Dorothy Kinnison of West Monroe. Survivors include: Son and Daughter-in-Law, Dr. Larry and Dency Blackmon; Daughter and Son-in-Law, Jan & Dale Mattingly; Granddaughters and families: D'Anne and Corey Bennett, Reed & Emma; Angela and Rob Hammond, Abby & Garrett; Amy and Jeremy Many, Mase, Kross & Brees, Ashley and Shannon Harper, Cam & Crew all of West Monroe and Kinbur Blackmon of Plano, TX; Nephews, Ron & June Alexander of Monroe; Don & Shirleen Alexander of Shreveport.
Her step families are Leland Wilson; Wesly and Tami Mattingly, Lara & Audrey; Wallace and Melissa Bice & Mallory; Brett and Josette Watson, Noah & Mattie Grace; Ron and Velda Purdy, Scarlett & Wyatt; Jeremy Morgan & Skyler; Lance and Brittney Kerrigan & Jace.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to her sitters, Audrey Standifer, Yllanif Williams, & Monteal Taylor for their dedication to our Mother.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, May 23, 2014 at 4:00 P.M., in Feazel Chapel at First Baptist Church, West Monroe, where she was a lifelong member with Rev. Mark Fenn officiating. Burial will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to the Gideons; McGuire United Methodist Church, or First Baptist Church, West Monroe.

ARRIE REBECCA PULLIG BLACKSTOCK
News Star World - July 22, 2016
Funeral Services for Mrs. Arrie Rebecca Pullig Blackstock, 96, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, July 23, 2016 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Peyton Bass and Rev. William Edwards officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA.
Mrs. Blackstock was born on November 3, 1919 in Arcadia, LA to Drayton Pullig and Della Cox Pullig, who preceded her in death along with her husband of 57 years, John D. Blackstock; two sons, James Merle Blackstock and John Drayton Blackstock; daughter, Penny Jenkins; and one grandson, John Jenkins.
She is survived by one son, Charles Mahlon "Bill" Blackstock and wife Dorothy; grandchildren, Tammy Brown, Tanya Barton, Davin Lowery, Chris Jenkins, Dianne Blackstock Kent and husband Jay and Charles Mahlon Blackstock, II and wife Lanie; eight great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Blackstock's grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M., Friday, July 22, 2016 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
The family would like to extend their utmost appreciation to her caregivers, Ms. Lila Wilhite and Mrs. Gladys Williams.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

CHRISTINE BLACKSTOCK
News Star World - July 06, 2017
Funeral Services celebrating the Life of Mrs. Christine Blackstock, 91, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, July 7, 2017, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Jon Tellifero officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery West Monroe, LA.
Beloved mother, grandmother and aunt, Christine "Chris" Blackstock was born on July 23, 1925, in Natchitoches Parish, LA and entered eternal rest on July 3, 2017. Mrs. Blackstock was the youngest child of Ben Riddle and Bessie Mitchell, growing up in Saline, Readhimer and Jonesboro, Louisiana. She was a member of First United Methodist Church for almost 50 years and a member of the Fellowship Sunday school class. Mrs. Blackstock was active in her church, serving for many years as the coffee room hostess. Mrs. Blackstock was known for her two talents: cooking and sewing. Family and friends had favorite desserts which she happily fulfilled; most requests were for her fried apple hand pies, popcorn balls and pralines. As a seamstress, she designed and constructed numerous dance, cheer, twirl costumes, prom dresses, smocked children's clothing and later "retired" to doing alterations. The loves of Mrs. Blackstock's life were her grandchildren and great-grandchildren who adored her.
Mrs. Blackstock is preceded in death by her husband, W. J. "Bill" Blackstock.
Survivors include: her daughters, Kay Storm and Jan Harville and husband Richard; granddaughters, Jordan Ray (Dustin), Mallory Harville (Aaron Jackson), Peyton Harville; grandsons, Ben Elmore (Kathy), Daniel Elmore; great grandchildren, Cailyn Elmore, Austin Elmore, Kennedy Ray and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Ben Elmore, Daniel Elmore, Dustin Ray, Aaron Jackson, Richard Harville and Benny Matthews.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Fellowship Sunday School Class.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch Tent Fund.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until service time on Friday, July 7, 2017, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

DENNIS RAGAN BLACKSTOCK
News Star World - December 02, 2016
Mr. Dennis Ragan Blackstock, age 66, of Baton Rouge, LA passed away Thursday, November 24, 2016 in Tulsa, OK. He was a native of Jonesboro, LA, a former resident of Monroe, LA and Baton Rouge, LA for several years, an Insurance Salesman, Restaurant Manager and of the Baptist Faith.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Lona Plunkett-Blackstock, five brothers, Jack, Harold, Kenneth, Cecil, and David Blackstock, two sisters, Beaulah Herron and Hazel Walpole. Mr. Blackstock was a devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and in his younger years he excelled in sports.
He is survived by two sons: Shane Blackstock wife Rhonda of Broken Arrow, OK; Damon Blackstock wife Lena of Gadsden, AL; one daughter: LeAnna Blackstock-Blanchard of Longmont, CO; two sisters: Inez Herron of Crossett, AR and Lillian Breedlove Sims of Lake Village, AR; nine grandchildren: Cody, Ashley, Amber and Dylan Blackstock, Heaven and Gabby Blanchard, Brittany Thompson-Blackstock, Elise Blackstock-Adamson, Alexis Blackstock, one great- grandchild: Trent Adamson, and a host of other family and friends.
Services will be held 11:00AM Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Rolfe Chapel Freewill Baptist Church with Bro. Carlton White and Bro. Dale Doss, officiating. Pallbearers are Shane Blackstock, Damon Blackstock, Cody Blackstock, Dylan Blackstock, Joe Breedlove and Wayne Herron. Burial in Rolfe Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Cromwell Funeral Home, Inc. of Hamburg, AR. www.cromwellfuneralhome.net
Visitation will be held Friday, December 2, 2016 from 6:00PM-8:00PM at Rolfe Chapel Freewill Baptist Church, 786 Hwy 82 W, Crossett, AR 71635.
In lieu of flowers the family is asking for donations to be made to the Cromwell Funeral Home, Inc. in Mr. Blackstock's name.

EDWIN L. BLACKWELL
News Star World - March 31, 2017
Jesus said, "Love one another as I have loved you." Edwin L. Blackwell, age 78, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA for ten years and five months, passed through the gate to heaven at 11:23 am, Wednesday, March 29, 2017. He was a member at Istrouma Baptist Church of Baton Rouge with prior membership at First Baptist Church of Pineville, Parkview Baptist Church of Alexandria and Highland Park Baptist Church of Monroe, where he recharged his life every week. He was ordained as a deacon in October, 1973. He lived his life on earth to the fullest with a joyful heart and a happy, helpful attitude with love for Jesus Christ, his family, friends, dogs and strangers. Ed worked at LA Department of Labor in Alexandria from April 1966 to January 2006 enjoying his time as a public servant and working with many different co- workers. He is survived by his wife, Annie Joe Parks Blackwell; daughter, Stefani Lin Blackwell of Baton Rouge; son Steven L. Blackwell, daughter-in- law, Noelle LeJeune Blackwell and granddaughter, Parker Elise Blackwell of Prairieville. Surviving sisters are Janette Blackwell Taunton of Farmerville, LA, Mary Louise Blackwell Towns of West Monroe, LA, with nieces, nephews and greats. Preceded in death include his parents, Murphy and Edna Carrington Blackwell, Sr. of Monroe, brother, Murphy Blackwell, Jr. of West Monroe, LA and sisters Ruth Stracener of Denham Springs, LA and Anna Lou Ryland of Loomis, CA. Celebration of life memorial will be on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Istrouma Baptist Church, Baton Rouge, LA with visitation prior to service from 12:30 to 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial to Istrouma Church, Main Campus Family Crisis Benevolence Fund, 10500 Sam Rushing Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70816.

MARSHALL QUINN BLACKWELL, JR.
News Star World - July 07, 2017
Memorial service for Marshall Quinn Blackwell, Jr., 52 of Fort Lauderdale, FL, formerly of Monroe, will be held 4:00PM Saturday, July 8, 2017, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA, with Rev. Benny Jones officiating.
Marshall passed away on July 3, 2017, in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He was preceded in death by his father, Marshall Quinn Blackwell, Sr. of Mangham, LA; and his mother, Terry Jean Clingan Agnew of Monroe, LA.
Marshall enjoyed traveling, the outdoors and playing softball and tennis. He was an author and one of his published books was Killing Miss Love. Two of Marshall's favorite sayings were "Relax and don't sweat the small stuff" and "I'll show you better than I can tell you."
Survivors include his brother, Robert Blackwell and wife Cindy of Mangham, LA; sister, Lauren Wood; nephew, Slade Cooper, both of Monroe, LA; niece, Annie Blackwell Parker and husband Seth; niece, Melissa Ceney; great nephew, Blaine Ceney; nephew, Bennett Blackwell, all of Mangham, LA; grandmother, Margaret Blackwell of Albany, GA; and K-9 companion, Mason.
Honorary pallbearers will be David Newell, Duane Campbell, Stephen Harrison, Michael Moody, Andrew Prince, Michael Cummings, Luke Geyer, Bennett Blackwell, Tim Meredith, Walter Sartor, George "Big Dad" Prince, Tommy Jackson, Paul Tennis, Rick Regenold, and Wes Shafto.
Visitation will be from 2:00PM until service time Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home.

W. C. BLACKWELL
News Star World - March 18, 2014
Graveside services for W.C. Blackwell, 76, of West Monroe, will be held at 11:30 AM, Thursday, March 20, 2014 at St. Paschal's Cemetery. Lester Singleton will officiate under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.
Mr. Blackwell was born February 1, 1938 in Bastrop, LA and passed away March 17, 2014 in West Monroe. He served in the United States Army and was stationed at White Sands Missile Range. Mr. Blackwell retired from International Paper with 44 years of service and was a member of IBEW-Bastrop, LA and Texarkana, Texas. He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Singleton Blackwell.
Mr. Blackwell is survived by his wife of 33 years, Dolores Fredieu Blackwell; children, Adam Blackwell and wife Julie, Amie Cherie Phillips; grandchildren; Anden Blackwell, Tyler Blackwell, Joseph Savage and Heather Savage; canine companion, Ruby; brother, Lester Singleton and wife Sharon; several nephews, several cousins and other family and friends.
Visitation will be held Thursday, March 20, 2014 from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

ARO IOMA HOLMES BLAKE
News Star World - March 22, 2013
Aro Ioma Holmes Blake was born to the union of Oscar Holmes and Sallie Curry Holmes on April 26, 1912 and died on March 20, 2013 after a severe stroke.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Roy P. Blake, three sons, Raleigh Dale Blake, Kenneth Holmes Blake, and Donald Roy Blake, her two brothers, Grady Holmes and Clayton Holmes, her sister, Lessie Hemphill, three grandchildren, Johnny Blake, Eddie Dean Blake, and John Boy Blake and daughter- in-law, Shirley Blake.
She is survived by two daughters, Frances Blake Spence and husband Alvin of Urania and Sallie Blake Lowery and husband Donny Joe of Olla and her adopted daughter, Peggy Blake of Olla, two daughters-in-law, Lavenia Blake of Georgetown and Gwen Blake of West Monroe. There are 17 living grandchildren and many great amd great-great grandchildren. She helped to raise two nieces, and two grandchildren and was "Mom and/or Granny" to a great host of people.
She was a faithful member of Pinehill Baptist Church and lived out her faith for the last year at the Haven Nursing Home, where she was greatly loved by staff and residents that she loved dearly also. She was a "listening ear" for all her pastors who she felt were her sons.
One of her greatest joys was "babying" someone, so you could always depend on a good meal and some "strong" coffee when you visited.
Cooking and sharing was what she wanted most to do. She was especially well- known for her pecan pies (which she baked until age 98 for the Central State Fair at Olla). She also loved to garden and put up vegetables. Daddy would bring in fruit that he found on various old home places and she made jelly and kept everyone supplied. She loved quilting with friends at a "quilting bee" and sewing (without pattern) was a great joy to her.
Funeral services will be at 3:00 PM Friday, March 22, 2013 at Pinehill Baptist Church with Bro. David McGuffe, Bro. Johnnie Phillips, Bro.
Bobby Rodrigue, and Bro. Tony Wilson officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the church and from 1:00 PM until service time Friday at the church.
Pallbearers will be Jeff, Tim, and Kevin Spence, Q.T. Blake, Stephen Ingle, Jeffrey Finley, Mike McCain, and Joseph White.

JENNIFER LEAH DEARMAN BLAKE
News Star World - July 23, 2017
Funeral services for Jenny Blake 45, of Delhi will be held Sunday, July 23, 2017 in the chapel of Cox Funeral Home in Delhi at 2:00 PM with Pastor "Buddy" McGurk of Newton Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Newton Cemetery.
Jenny was born on June 15, 1972 and left this world to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ on July 20, 2017, after a short illness.
Jenny was born and raised in the Bush Community. She was a stranger to no one and very much loved her community. She was a wonderful camper and always set up a mean camp kitchen. She loved gardening, growing flowers she started from seeds, and fishing. When she was little, she often watched Julia Child's cooking show and said she wanted to grow up to be a chef. Jenny was known for her cooking and being fearless in the kitchen. She could cook anything.
Jenny accepted Jesus Christ at a young age and was baptized, along with her future husband, Jason, and her brother in law, in Dearman Lake by her grandfather Rev. W. A. Dearman. She loved studying her bible and meeting for a Bible study group. She's walking in Heaven with those who preceded her in death, Rev. W. A. and Polly Dearman, Clarence and Gertrude Upton, Uncle Merritt Dearman, Aunt Polly O'Neal and nephew Daniel Dearman.
Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Jason Blake, daughter Tabitha (Brian) Holland, son Adam (Sheena) Blake, son Slayter Blake, grandchildren Ellie Mae Holland and Lilah Cait Holland and her grandson Lathon Blake (due to arrive in the Winter).
She will also be lovingly remembered by her parents, Beth and Clyde Dearman, sisters, Becky (Joe) Zarro, Terri Dearman, Mary Beth (Larry) Arbour; brothers Clyde Jr. (Renee') Dearman, Mac (Sharon) Dearman and Jay (Angel) Dearman,
Also by mother and father-in-law, Linda and Lynn Blake and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Allen Dale Jemerson, Wesley Jemerson, Ronny Blake, Jake Zarro, Taylor Arbour, Jesse Dearman, Brian Upton and Coty Taylor.

MARY JO GRIMSHAW BLAKE
News Star World - February 03, 2009
Funeral services will be held for Mary Jo Grimshaw Blake on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 11:00 AM in the Hill Crest Memorial Chapel. The family will be receiving friends on Tuesday, February 3, 2009, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Hill Crest Funeral Home. The service will be officiated by Rev. John Williamson from GracePointe Church of the Nazarene and assisted by Rev. H.L. Kendrick. Interment will follow at Hill Crest Memorial Park.
Mary Blake passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2009 at Promise Hospital in Bossier City, LA, at the age of 67. She was born on July 27, 1941 in Winnsboro, LA to Columbus and Wilma Myers Grimshaw. Mary's greatest joy and love in life was being with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Joyce Parker.
Mary is survived by her husband of 48 years, Benson Blake; two sisters, Betty Milby of Monroe, LA, Lou Howell of Bossier City, LA; two brothers, John Grimshaw of Bossier City, LA and James Grimshaw and wife Lois of Bossier City, LA. She is also survived by "her kids", Chris, Josh, Seth, Samantha, Hannah and Little Leah who called her "GAM", for Great Aunt Mary.
Pallbearers will be Chris Grimshaw, Josh Grimshaw, Seth Butcher, Pete Butcher, John Walker and Doug Efferson.

RICHARD E. BLAKE, JR.
News Star World - October 03,2012
Funeral services for Richard E. Blake, Jr. will be held Thursday, October 4 at 10:00 AM at Crestview Baptist Church in Farmerville, Louisiana with Rev. Wayne Whiteside officiating. Mr. Blake passed away at age 88 on Sunday, September 30 after a brief illness.
Mr. Blake, a long-time resident of Shreveport, LA had lived in Farmerville, LA for the past eight years. He was born in Olla, Louisiana and after graduating from high school there he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps in March 1943. Assigned to the 547th Night Fighter Squadron as a P-61 "Black Widow" Crew Chief, Blake participated in the Western Pacific Air Offensive in New Guinea, Southern Philippines and Luzon campaigns. His decorations and citations include the American Theater Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theater Medal with 4 Bronze Stars and the Philippine Liberation Medal with 1 Bronze Star.
Maintaining his commitment to serving his country after WWII, Blake received a commission in the U.S. Army reserves where he became a pilot and rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. During his decades of service, he amassed over 20,000 hours of flying time in both fixed-wing and helicopter aircraft and was designated as a Master Army Aviator. He was also designated an Army flight instructor and an instrument pilot examiner. In addition to his military aviation experience, Blake owned and operated a flight school and aircraft dealership. His FAA ratings include Airline Transport, Multi-Engine, Flight Instructor-Airplane, Instrument and Helicopter, and an Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance rating. He was also an FAA designated pilot examiner.
Far greater commitments held by Mr. Blake were to his God and his family. He was a long-time Baptist deacon and devoted servant of God in his church and community.
He was a faithful husband to Marie who preceded him in death and was a loving father to his four sons who remain to carry on his legacy. The sons are Richard L. (Cleburne, TX), James R. (Marion, LA), Jerry W. (Graham, TX), and Bobby J. (Eugene, OR). Also remaining is a brother, Joe B. Blake, 11 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Following the memorial service a military honors interment will take place at the Crestview cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA.

DOYLE BLAKELY
News Star World - Aug 1, 2006
Doyle "Pappy" Blakely Mulhearn Funeral Home August West Monroe, Louisiana Funeral Services for Mr. Doyle "Pappy" Blakely, 74, of Calhoun, LA will be 10:00 AM Tuesday August 1, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Neil Everett officiating. Burial to follow at Roselawn Memorial Garden Cemetery in Calhoun, LA. "Pappy" was born December 6, 1931 in Dalhart, Texas and passed away in West Monroe, LA on Saturday July 29, 2006. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Calhoun. He was a member of the Friendship Sunday School Class. He served in the United States Army in the Korean War. He is preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Ricky Lamar Blakely. August Mr. Blakely is survived by his wife of three years Mozelle B. Blakely, four sons, Randy D. Blakely and wife Myra of Calhoun, LA; Ricky D. Blakely and wife Rhonda of West Monroe, LA; Gil H. Blakely and wife Linda of West Monroe, LA; and Curtis J. Blakely and wife Jennifer of West Monroe, LA; step-sons, Steve and Bruce Warren; grandchildren, Randy Paul Blakely and wife Grace, Brooke Blakely, John Blakely; Stacey York and husband Andy; Justin and Lindsey Blakely, Brandon and Joshua Blakely. Pallbearers will be Brandon Blakely, Josh Blakely, Justin Blakely, Andy York, John Blakely, and Randy Paul Blakely. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Friendship Sunday School Class. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until Service Time Tuesday August 1, 2006 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.

VERA SUMRALL BLAKELY
News Star World - Mar 1, 2007
Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Saturday at Highland Cemetery for Mrs. Vera Sumrall Blakely age 95, a homemaker of West Monroe, LA (formerly of Hattiesburg who died Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at West Monroe Guest House . She was a member of Bay St. Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank V. Blakely. She is survived by her son: Frank Murray Blakely of West Monroe; two granddaughters Kelli Blakely and Krista Underwood of West Monroe, LA; two great grandchildren Blakely Nicole Underwood and Kaleb Underwood of West Monroe, LA Memorials may be made to the Palmer's Children's Home in Columbus, MS. Visitation will be 5:00PM-7:00PM Friday at Hulett- Winstead Funeral Home in Hattiesburg, MS.

RONALD LEON BLAKENEY
News Star World - August 23, 2017
Funeral services for Ronald Leon Blakeney, Sr., will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, August 24, 2017 at First Baptist Church Calhoun, LA. Rev. Neil Everett will be officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.
Ronald was born February 26, 1944 in Monroe, LA and passed away August 20, 2017. He retired from the United States Navy June 30, 1983 having served 20 years of service and received many honors. Following his military duties he went to work with Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office, as a jailer at OCC and he was a member of First Baptist Church Calhoun. Ronald was an avid fisherman.
Ronald is survived by his wife of 50 years, Gloria Blakeney; 3 sons; Kyle Alan Blakeney, Michael Clark Blakeney and wife Tanya, Ronald Leon Blakeney; 9 grandchildren, Nina Young, Hannah Blakeney, Kyle Blakeney II, Christopher James Blakeney, Casey Aaron Blakeney, Cody Lee Blakeney, Camden Alek Blakeney, Grayson Blakeney and Elizabeth Marie Stauffer; 3 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Randy Wilbanks, Dolan Jackson, Alton Wilbanks, Ray Bennett, Jimmy Holton and James Futrell.
Memorial may be made to American Heart Association or Building Fund @ First Baptist Church Sunday School Class.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 23, 2017 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.

TERRY MICHAEL BLAKENEY
News Star World - September 09, 2016
Funeral service for Mike Blakeney will be at 3:00 PM Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel in Monroe, LA, with Pastor Warren Eckardt officiating.
Mr. Blakeney was born on December 8, 1959 and departed from this life on September 3, 2016. Mike was an accomplished voice talent and radio personality, best known for waking the Ark-La-Miss up as "Mike Terry" from Mike and Sheila Kay in the Morning for many years. As the owner of Blakeney Productions, his voice was heard from coast to coast on countless radio stations. Flying was one of his passions and he enjoyed volunteering his skills to Pilots for Patients. He was honored to have the privilege to be the original return pilot for their first patient and went on to fly 20 missions. Mike loved his family, Mississippi State football, chatting with people on the radio, and motorcycle rides.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ance Blakeney and Virgie Nell Blackmon, and stepfather, A.T. Blackmon, all of Taylorsville, MS. He is survived by his wife, Jan Chase Blakeney of Monroe; children, Terry Blakeney and fiancé, Amelia Hope Black, of Baton Rouge, Kristen Blakeney and fiancé, Brandon Henson, of Calhoun, Ryan and Miranda Blakeney of Grand Forks, ND; grandchild, Brenan Henson; siblings, Randy and Jean Blakeney, Larry and Debbie Blakeney all of Laurel, MS, Wanda Jordan and the late Tommy Jordan of Taylorsville, MS; and many close friends.
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Cousin Buddy Wolverton, Daniel Wolverton, Wayne Petrus, Philip Thomas, Terry Kees, Jr. Kees, Curtis Rogers, Justin Roberts, Grisham Lenard, and Wendell Chenault.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Pilots for Patients, 3127 Mercedes Dr., Monroe, LA 71201 or through Paypal at www.pilotsforpatients.org.

BILL J. BLANCHARD
News Star World - November 23, 2014
Bill J. Blanchard passed away on Friday, November 21, 2014 near Mandeville, LA. He was born on Sunday, February 12, 1950 in Lafayette, LA to Ruby Walton and Joseph Blanchard. Bill and his mother moved to Orange, TX shortly after his birth and lived there until he graduated high school. He married Mary Helen May and for 25 years the family lived in West Monroe where he began his career with the Department of Health and Hospitals. He was promoted to Program Manager in Substance Abuse Prevention and moved to Baton Rouge for the 10 years prior to his retirement. He and his wife recently moved to Mandeville, LA in order to be closer to their grandchildren.
The beloved husband of Mary Helen May Blanchard for 36 years, he is survived by two sons - Korey W. Blanchard (Jennifer) and Dane C. Blanchard; one daughter - Anna Blanchard-Boles; eight grandchildren - Konnor, Pierce, Dominique and Beau Blanchard, Rowan and Grant Blanchard, Evan Marie and Aidan Boles. Korey and Jennifer will soon be blessed with little Gabriel Joseph Blanchard.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife Joy.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral mass at 11:30 AM on Monday, November 24, 2014 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 312 Lafitte St. Mandeville, LA 70448.
Visitation at the church on Friday will begin at 10:00 AM.
Interment at the St. Joseph Abbey Cemetery will immediately follow mass.
A memorial celebration will take place from 2-4:00 PM on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at St. Paschal's Knights of Columbus Hall, West Monroe.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Women's Center for Healing and Transformation, 71667 Leveson St, Abita Springs, LA 70420 or by calling (985) 892-8111.

FLORA BLANCHARD
News Star World - February 21, 2014
Memorial Services for Flora "Flo" Anne McDanell Blanchard, 56, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 4:00 P.M. Monday, February 24, 2014 at the Thibodaux Funeral Home, 104 St. Patrick Street, Thibodaux, LA with Rev. Robert Eastwood officiating.
Flo was born on August 23, 1957 and passed away on February 17, 2014. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, playing Texas Holdem and also some slot machines. Flo is preceded in death by her husband, Terry James Blanchard; father, Bobby Frank McDanell; her brother, Robert Leon McDanell and by her two dogs, Bosco and Baron.
Survivors include her Sons, Preston Tyler Blanchard and Terry Scott Blanchard and wife, Sara; mother, Teresa Phillips McDanell; siblings, Paul Westbrook and wife, Ping, Melinda Kiper and husband, Glynn and Aubrey Frank McDanell; nieces and nephews, Monica Berry Stover and husband, Justin, Aubrey Travis Rombough and wife, Janelle, Amanda Marlene McDanell, Aubrey Michael McDanell, Jarred Matthew McDanell, Ethan Westbrook, Lauren Ashton Hughes, Emily Byers and husband, Zack and Kyle Westbrook; great nieces and nephews, Erin Rionna Stover, Mason Rombough, Serenity Michelle Sepulvado, Connor Rombough and Ashton Elise Stover; along with her special pets, Woofer and Sadie.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until Service Time on Monday at Thibodeaux Funeral Home.

RICHARD JOSEPH BLANCHARD
News Star World - June 14, 2015
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated to honor Richard Joseph Blanchard, Sr. M.D. on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Officiating will be Father Matthew Long and Deacon Scott Brandle. Entombment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe.
Born on September 12, 1930 in Napoleonville, LA, Dr. Richard Joseph Blanchard passed away at his home in Monroe on June 13, 2015. He attended Napoleonville High School and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Louisiana State University where he was a member of the Pershing Rifles. Dr. Blanchard graduated from the L.S.U. School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1955. He then served an internship and residency in Pathology at Confederate Memorial Medical Center (now L.S.U. School of Medicine) in Shreveport. Richard was a Captain in the U.S. Air Force stationed at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama where he practiced Pathology with Colonel Robert Morrissey, commander of the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology.
In 1961, Dr. Blanchard and Dr. James Geisler moved to Monroe to begin a pathology practice at St. Francis Hospital that lasted 40 years. The saying, "If you enjoy what you are doing, you never work a day in your life," can be attributed to Richard. The fact that three of his sons entered Pathology is a testament to a tremendous influence of his work ethic.
He attended Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, and in 1995 he was honored with a membership in the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem in recognition of his church work. In 2002, he received the Mother Gertrude Hennessy Humanitarian Award for dedicated service to the welfare and needs of the people of Northeast Louisiana.
Dr. Blanchard, along with Dr. Jim Wolff and Dr. Rifat Nawas, became managing partners for the formation of the Physicians and Surgeons Medical Complex. He was a member of the Ouachita Parish Medical Society, the Louisiana State Medical Society, and Bayou DeSiard Country Club. After retirement, Richard enjoyed the camaraderie of the T.T.S. (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday) golf buddies and relished time spent in Perdido Key, Florida visiting his "coastal families." He was an adoring husband, a kind and devoted father, and a gentle grandfather with an infectious sense of humor. He served his family, church, and community with tremendous faith, courage and dignity. He found nothing more gratifying than packing the suburban with food, family and friends to enjoy weekends at Lake D'Arbonne.
Richard was preceded in death by his father, William Paul Blanchard and mother, the former Mabel Bergeron, his brother, William Paul Blanchard Jr., sister, Carolyn Blanchard Landry, and grandson, Stephen Blanchard Jr.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Patricia Stephens Blanchard, sons Dr. Richard Blanchard Jr. and wife, Cynthia of Monroe, Dr. Stephen Blanchard and wife, Tracey of Monroe, David Blanchard of Orange Beach, AL, Dr. Robert Blanchard and wife, Ellen of Destin, FL, daughter Corinne Viso and husband, Nemesio of Baton Rouge, John Blanchard and wife, Jennifer of Foley, AL, and 15 Grand Children: Anna Clare, Audrey and Richard Viso; Laura, Neil, Ben, Clay, Matthew, Joseph, William, Kate, Jack, Chris, Cameron and Corinne Blanchard; and great grandchild, Payton Blanchard. Dr. Blanchard's grandsons will act as pallbearers for his funeral service. Memorials may be made to Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church or School, or the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana.
Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M., Monday, June 15, 2015 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe.

RITA CLEMENT BLANCHARD
News Star World - Feb 5, 2006
Funeral services for Rita Clement Blanchard, 84, of Napoleonville, LA will be at 11:00 AM on, Monday, February 6, 2006 at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville, LA. Interment will in St. Anne Catholic Cemetery in Napoleonville, LA under the direction of Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville, LA. Mrs. Blanchard was born on October 3, 1921 and passed away on February 4, 2006. She was a lifelong parishioner of St. Anne Catholic Church and Immaculate Conception Altar Society. She is preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Blanchard; parents, Clairfait and Clarise Pierce Clement; brothers, Pierce and Daniel Clement; sister, Anita Blanchard and grandchild, Bryan Savoy. Survived by her is her sons, Patrick Blanchard and wife Brenda of Hammond, Donald Blanchard and wife Gail of Hammond, Conrad Blanchard and wife Nancy of Monroe and Joey Blanchard and wife Patty of Napoleonville; daughters, Dianne Blanchard Savoy and husband Frank of Labadieville and Faye Blanchard Robichaux and husband John of Thibodaux; sixteen grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM on, Sunday, February 5, 2006 at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 8:00 AM until 11:00 AM on, Monday, February 6, 2006 at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville.

DENNIS BLANKENSHIP
News Star World - April 05, 2015
A memorial service for Dennis Blankenship, 60, of West Monroe, will be held at 9:30 AM, Monday, April 6, 2015, in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe, with Rev. Frank Valenzano, Rev. Clarence Powell, and Rev. Craig West officiating.
Mr. Blankenship passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015, at his residence.
Mr. Blankenship was an employee of Graphic Packaging since 1975. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Monroe and was devoted to his wife, sisters and family.
Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Karan Powell Blankenship; two sisters, Rhonda Hart and Sandra Jackson; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Letha and Reverend Clarence Powell and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until 9:30 AM, Monday, April 6, 2015, prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ouachita Parish Animal Shelter.

News Star World - June 30, 2016 SUSIE BLANKINSHIP
Funeral services for Susie Blankinship, 73, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, July 1, 2016 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Susie was born on March 19, 1943 in Winnsboro, LA and passed away on June 29, 2016 in Eros, LA. She was retired from the Ouachita Parish School Board as a school bus driver. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glynn Blankinship and brother, Thomas Griffin.
She is survived by her sons, Jerry Blankinship and wife, Tina, Glynn Blankinship, Jr. and Ricky Blankinship and wife, Janet; brother, Hubert Griffin and wife, Bonnie; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be: Michael Holmes, Mike Pirtle, John Traylor, Randall Moore, Ricky M. Blankinship, and Justin Joachimi.
Honorary pallbearers will be: Richard Griffin and Nathan Traylor.

KATHERINE MARIE BLAYLOCK
News Star World - February 25, 2020
West Monroe - Funeral services for Katherine Marie Blaylock, 44, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel, Rayville, LA with Bro. Anthony Stewart officiating and the eulogy by Mrs. Collette Malone officiating. Interment will follow in the Rayville Masonic Cemetery, Rayville, LA.
Kathy was born February 14, 1976 in Monroe, LA and passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020 at her home in West Monroe, LA after a short illness.
Kathy was employed by GIS Benefits. She was a insurance agent for many years with State Farm, Farm Bureau, and American National.
Kathy is preceded in death by her grandmother, Frances Jones and grandfathers, W.B. Blaylock and Robert Freeland.
Survivors include her parents, Gene and Barbara Blaylock of Rayville; brother, Travis Blaylock and wife, Rene of Rayville; special aunt, Aunt Pattie of Monroe; nephews, Spencer Cade Blaylock of Mangham and Christian Wyatt; niece, Adley Blaylock of Rayville; grandmother, Sarah Freeland of CA; God Mother, Linda Getchell; and numerous other extended family members.
Pallbearers are Ray Bendily, Matt Brakefield, Barkley Blaylock, Colby Ogden, Christian Wyatt, Michal Carland, Kevin Russell, and Jimmy Cockeran.
The family request memorials be made to CASA.
Visitation is 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Wednesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel, Rayville, LA.

GLORIA KAY WADE BLAZIER
News Star World - September 17, 2009
Funeral services for Mrs. Gloria Kay Wade Blazier, 82, of West Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, September 18, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with her grandson, Rev. Bill Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Calhoun, LA.
Mrs. Blazier was born May 27, 1927 in Dodson, LA and passed away on September 15, 2009 in West Monroe, LA. She stayed at home during the time her children were growing up, then worked at K-Mart for a number of years back when it was located on Louisville Avenue. She loved birds, flowers, reading and baseball, especially watching the Chicago Cubs. She had a very gentle spirit.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Manning Edward Blazier, Sr. and her son, Manning Edward, Jr.
She is survived by her children, Gerald Blazier and wife JoAnn of Bastrop, Nancy Smith and husband Mike of Monroe, and Donna O'Neal and husband Pat of West Monroe; fourteen grandchildren; twenty one great-grandchildren; and sister, Sandra Parker of West Monroe.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday, September 18, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Friends of Black Bayou.

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