Obituaries BLEDSOE - BOOTHE

ROY H. BLEDSOE
News Star World - May 08, 2015
Funeral services for Roy H. Bledsoe, 73, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00AM, Saturday May 9, 2015 at First Baptist Church West Monroe with Rev. Michael Wood and Dr. Woods Watson officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.
Roy was born September 19, 1941 in Monroe, LA and passed away May 6, 2015 in West Monroe. He was retired from Entergy after 38 years of service and was also an Air Force veteran. Roy was a member of First Baptist Church where he served as a deacon.
Roy is survived by his wife, Patricia (Pat) Bledsoe; son, Eric Bledsoe and wife Kim; daughter, Kyle Smiley and husband Jon; grandchildren; Olivia Smiley, Cameron Smiley, Sophia Bledsoe, Emily Bledsoe and extended family and friends.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Smith, Joe Dean, Mickey Fontana, Edwin Price, Richard Bradley and Scott Miller.
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Pathfinders Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church West Monroe.
Memorials may be made to The American Heart Association or Louisiana Baptist Children's Home.
Visitation will be held Friday, May 8, 2015 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.

ANDY BLOOMER
News Star World - January 25, 2012
Funeral services for Andy Bloomer, 75, of Monroe, LA, will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, January 26, 2012 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Rev. Terry Mims officiating and interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe.
Mr. Bloomer was born on July 21, 1936 in McGehee, AR and passed away on January 23, 2012 in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Bloomer retired from the Monroe Fire Department as District Fire Chief after working 40 years with the fire department. He was a co-owner of River City Pets which is now closed. He also served his country in the U. S. Marine Corps.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years: Glenda Holley Bloomer; daughter: Andrea Bloomer; son Andrew Bloomer and wife, Laura; granddaughters: Mary Lynn Bloomer and Lauren Holley Bloomer; sister: Barbara Messina Hidalgo and husband, Don; brothers: Jack Woltman and Gary Bloomer; special nephew: J. Rodney Messina; nieces: Elizabeth Davis, Barbara Miletello, Kelly Messina, and Julie Walmsley; numerous great nieces and a great nephews; aunts: June Swayze and Julie Blount.
He was preceded in death by a daughter: Shelly Bloomer; mother: Dorothy Bloomer Woltman and father: Rodney Bloomer.
Pallbearers will be: Benny Duncan, Bruce Moore, Douglas Polk, Tony Cain, Michael Haddad, and Johnny Jacobs.
Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Monroe Fire Department.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe.

JANE O. BLOXHAM
News Star World - November 12, 2012
Funeral services for Mrs. Jane O. Bloxham, 73, will be 2pm Tuesday November 13, 2012 at Calhoun Church of Christ with Keith Robert and J. L. Bernard officiating. Interment will be at Saint Andrews Cemetery Plaisance, LA under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe.
Mrs. Bloxham was born to the union of Lakey and Coralee Soileau Ortego on August 9, 1939 in Ville Platt, Louisiana and continued on her spiritual journey on Saturday Morning November 10, 2012 at her residence after an extended illness.
She was a resident of Calhoun, a faithful member of the Calhoun Church of Christ, a devoted wife and a wonderful homemaker. She enjoyed playing board and card games especially with her Ladies Groups, and avid gardener that loved working in her flower gardens and taking care of her lawn. Her joy was "going home" back to South Louisiana spending time with her family, nieces and nephews; she always looked forward to those trips. She will always be remembed by her favorite color blue and butterflies.
She is preceded in death by her parents and brothers Mel, Ken and Paul LaFleur.
On October 10, 1964 she married the love of her life Gerald Bloxham; surviving in addition to her husband is her sisters Eunice Guillory, Bell Fortier, Elaine Dupont, Mary Jane Dupree and husband Leel; her brothers Duffy LaFleur and wife Mildred, Jesse LaFleur and wife Deanna; her sister-in-law Sylvia LaFleur also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Friends may call for visitation on Monday November 12, 2012 after 5pm at the church.
There will be a visitation on Wednesday November 14, 2012 after 12 noon at La Ville Funeral Home Ville Platt with a funeral service to follow at 2pm.

JOHN L. BLUCK
News Star World - June 29, 2014
A graveside service and interment for John L. Bluck, Sr., a longtime resident of Monroe, will be at 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Mulhearn Memorial Park, 623 E Hwy 80, Monroe, LA 71203. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 2, 2014 from 10:00 AM until Noon at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 1200 Lamy Lane, Monroe, LA 71201.
Mr. Bluck was born August 6, 1922 in Stamps, AR. He was the only child to Johnnie Mabel Langham Bluck McQuerry and Roscoe Bluck. His father died three days after he was born. After his father's death, he and his mother returned to Columbia LA, her home town, where he grew up and graduated from Columbia High. He then attended Northeast Louisiana College in Monroe, but his studies were interrupted by WWII. Mr. Bluck served three years in Europe with US Army 8th Air Corps, earning the rank of Sergeant. After his discharge, he resumed his studies at LSU in Baton Rouge where he earned a degree in journalism. After college, Mr. Bluck started and owned newspapers in Delhi, LA, Eunice, LA, and St. Elmo, IL. He was reporter, photographer, editor and publisher. Later he moved to Monroe and was the National Advertising Manager for the Monroe News-Star for many years.
Mr. Bluck was an outstanding photographer, an avid fisherman and a coin collector, with an immense knowledge of Ancient Greek and Roman coins and the history during that period. He was active in the Louisiana Republican Party, holding several statewide party positions. He was also active with the Indian Guides and Boy Scouts.
Mr. Bluck was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Edith Carolyn Harrison Bluck of Jonesboro, LA. He is survived by two sons, John L. Bluck, Jr of Houston, TX and James L. Bluck of Westfield, NJ; one daughter-in-law, Ma Lee Bluck; granddaughter, Emily Bluck, both of Westfield, NJ.
He will be missed as a father and remembered as a good friend.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mr. John L. Bluck to Chenault Aviation & Military Museum, 701 Kansas Lane, Monroe, LA 71203. Phone number 318- 362-5540.

DOROTHY ILENE BUNTZ BLUE
News Star World - July 08, 2014
Dorothy was a retired Executive Secretary, a resident of Williamsburg Retirement Center in Baton Rouge and a native of Mound City, MO. She passed away Sunday, July 6, 2014 at 12:15 pm at Ollie Steele Burden Manor at age 95. She is survived by her two sons, Kenneth M. Blue, Jr., and wife, Dixie Williams Blue, and Daniel Stephen Blue, and wife, Elaine Eiksteadt Blue; five grandchildren, Leslie Blue Clement and husband, Frank Jamieson "Jay" Clement, Kenneth M. "Trey" Blue III, and wife, Ainsley Harrington Blue, Amy Blue Rome, and husband, Gregg Lawrence Rome, Daniel Stephen "Danny" Blue, Jr., and wife, Ann Hammi Blue, and Steven Ralph Blue; and eleven great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth M. Blue; parents, Daniel and Laura Buntz; granddaughter, Brandee Blue; and a sister, Gladys Buntz Thomas. Dorothy loved reading, playing bridge and shopping. She adored her family and being with them and traveling to the Southwest was a true joy, especially to Santa Fe. A memorial service honoring her life will be held at a later date.

MORRIS BLUMENTHAL
News Star World - December 31, 2012
Funeral services for Morris Blumenthal, 82, of Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, December 31, 2012 in the Chapel at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rabbi Jana De Benedetti officiating. Interment will follow at The Jewish Cemetery.
Morris Blumenthal was born in Monroe in 1930, graduated from Neville High School and proceeded to L.S.U. where he received his B.S. degree. After two years in the U.S. Air Force, he returned to Monroe and operated Fields ladies apparel stores for many years. He will be remembered as a person who had an engaging personality and genuinely cared about others in need of help. Morris served on the Boards of Temple B'Nai Israel, United Jewish Appeal, Temple B'Nai Israel Men's Club, The Advertising Group and The Kiwanis Club. After their son died in 1979, Morris and his wife establish The Alan Blumenthal Foundation for Mental Health, raising money for mental illness.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Ernest Blumenthal.
Survivors: his wife of 61 years, Rita; daughter Vicki Kahn, three grandchildren - Lee, Adrienne and Margo, special cousin Morris B. Blumenthal and wife Linda; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
We wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Arthur Liles, Dr. Frank Weinholdt, Dr. Robert Ewing and Dr. Brian Krier all who gave Morris excellent care, as well as the Staff at Arbor/ Terrace, Avalon Place and Ridgecrest Nursing homes.
In lieu of flowers, if one wishes to send a memorial it may be sent to Parkinson's Disease Association, 135 Parkinson Ave., Staten Island, NY 10305 or Temple B'Nai Israel, 2400 Orell Place, Monroe, LA 71201.
Pallbearers will be Charles Masur, Ronnie Blate, Dr. Jules Dante, Larry Saltzman, Don Marcus, Jay Marx, Morris Mintz, Sam Rubin and Bobbie Bentz. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ansel Smith, Dr. Fred Marx and Sackman Marx.
Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time, Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home.

SHELTON BLUNT
News Star World - March 08, 2014
The curtain to the stage of life opened for Brother Shelton Blunt on March 13, 1926 to the late Edward and Rosa Lee Blunt in Winnsboro, Louisiana. On March 3, 2014, at Carpenter's House in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, he exited the stage and death closed the curtain on the earthly life and opened the door to an eternal tomorrow.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his grandmother Laura "Mammy" Mason Blunt who raised both Shelton and his brother Henry "Jack" Blunt, who also preceded him in death.
Brother Blunt was one of the first to be baptized at Second Baptist Church at an early age in Winnsboro, Louisiana. Shelton was a true servant leader and rendered faithful service in many roles at Second Baptist Church until his health would no longer allow his service.
Shelton graduated from Franklin Parish Training School in 1944. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy. Upon returning home from service in World War II, Shelton enrolled at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Business Education. He later received a Master's Degree in Administration and Supervision. A noted educator, Shelton began his teaching career at Waverly High School, in Delhi, Louisiana. He next became principal at Franklin Parish Training School (later Franklin Parish High School). In 1970, he became principal of the Winnsboro Upper Elementary School and retired in May, 1986. He was then employed as the bookkeeper for UMA Headstart Program.
On August 9, 1952, he was united in holy matrimony to Lillian Jackson. Together, Shelton and Lillian embarked on a long and fruitful journey of loving and nurturing an entire community of sons and daughters through education and community service. Many of you reading this will count yourselves among the hosts who were lovingly guided by the hand of Shelton Blunt.
Brother Blunt leaves to cherish his memories: a loving and devoted wife of 61 years: Lillian J. Blunt; one daughter: Shirley Jean Samuel, Kenner, Louisiana; four sons: James (Linda) Louis, LaPlace, Louisiana; Samuel (Louella) Washington, Bertrand (Christine) Blunt, Shelton "Dennis" (Valerie) Blunt, all of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; thirteen grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren, one great- great grandchild, a host of nieces and nephews who considered him a second father and their children a grandfather, other relatives, friends, and the Winnsboro Second Baptist Church family.

News Star World - January 05, 1999 MICHAEL T. BLYTHE
Michael T. Blythe of Monroe died December 30. Graveside service is at 3 p.m. today at the Rayville Masonic Cemetery under direction of Mulhearn Funeral home, Rayville.

MAXINE MOORE CAHOON BOARDMAN
News Star World - September 03, 2017
Fort Worth, TX - After 94 full and productive years, Maxine Moore Cahoon Boardman died peacefully at home on July 22, 2017.
Memorial Service: 2 p.m. Saturday, September 9, 2017 in the Sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth. Consistent with their wishes, her cremains have been mingled with those of her sentimental husband of 60 years, Grant, and they will be inurned in the Columbarium at First Presbyterian Church.
Memorials: Donations in her honor may be sent to the Ministries of First Presbyterian Church, including Community Crossroads Outreach Center, First Hand Good Pantry and The Presbyterian Night Shelter.
She died, as she lived, on her own terms, in her own way, confident that it was her time. She was ready, but it surprised us all.
Maxine never stopped having fun. Up to the last days of her exceptional life, she was playing, teasing, flirting, plotting and enjoying life. Even in her last moments, a glimmer of mischievousness was apparent in the expression on her face.
Maxine was born in Independence MO to Earl M. and Grace Koehler Moore on January 9, 1923. The family lived many places before settling in the Fort Worth area where she attended Arlington Heights High School, class of 1940. After graduating from Graceland College in Lamoni, IA, she completed her education at TCU studying for a Master's Degree in Psychology. Married to Gomez Cahoon during WW II, Maxine was widowed a year after the birth of their son, Cal.
Maxine married Grant Boardman on June 10, 1950. They lived for extended periods in Monroe, LA, Big Spring, TX, Kerala, India and Fort Worth, where her always vivacious personality attracted lifelong friends. She was a teacher in Monroe and Big Spring. Maxine was a collector, an artist, a bridge player, a fabulous and enthusiastic hostess, complementary friend and active supporter of local Arts and Culture. She most enjoyed her memberships in the Garden Club of Fort Worth, The Dinner Dance Club, The Ferando Dance Club, The Women's Club of Fort Worth, Presbyterian Women's Circle, TCU Guild, Daughters of the American Revolution, and she was a charter member of Ridglea Country Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Grant C. Boardman; brother, Richard B. Moore; and grandson, Blake A. Richardson.
She is survived by her three children, Calvin m. Boardman (Laura) of Salt Lake City, UT, Barbara J. Boardman, of Arlington, TX, and Grant Clinton Boardman Jr. (Jana) of Fort Worth; six grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.

BERTHA ELIZABETH BOATNER
News Star World - January 07, 2009
Funeral services for Bertha Elizabeth Boatner of Hodge, LA formerly of Bastrop, LA, will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 2 P.M., at North Hodge Assembly of God Church in Hodge, LA. Rev Gene Cumpton and Rev. Geary Phillips will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Jonesboro.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro from 4-8 P.M.
Mrs. Boatner was born on July 29, 1920 and died on January 6, 2009. She was 88.
Mrs. Boatner was retired from the shipping department of International Paper Company in Bastrop, LA, and an active member of North Hodge Assembly of God Church in Hodge, LA.
Survivors include one daughter, Melba Cumpton and husband Gene of Jonesboro, LA, three grandchildren, Tim Cumpton and wife Tammy of Houston, TX., Keith Cumpton and wife Mandi of Quitman, LA., Angela Chapin and husband Allen of Alexandria, LA., six great-grandchildren, Hillary, Lyndsey, Whitney, Shelby and Kati Cumpton and Alex Chapin.
Mrs. Boatner was preceded in death by her mother and father, Myrtle Elizabeth and Homer LeRoy Boatner, two brothers and one sister.
Pallbearers will include, Charles Nunn, Sammy Henderson, Daryl Hollis, Donnie Knox, Bill King and Johnny McMillan.

J. S. BOATNER, MRS. -- West Monroe Union, Thursday, August 11, 1887, Page 3, Column 2
We regret to learn of the death of Mrs. J.S. Boatner, wife of Capt. Jno. S. Boatner, of Monroe, which sad event occurred in California a few days ago, where she had gone in search of health. The Captain has the Union’s sympathy, in this, his hour of distress.
--Contributed by Unknown, found on a miscellaneous roll of film at the State Archives. I believe ULM and LSU's Libraries have it too.

OREL BOATNER
News Star World - December 3, 1997
Orel Boatner, 94 of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. today at Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe, under direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

WILLIS DEWITT BOATRIGHT
News Star World - June 03, 2016
Funeral services for Willis Dewitt Boatright, 96, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 2016 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home with Rev. Gordon Dasher officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. until time of service.
Mr. Boatright was born on October 10, 1919, in Farmerville, Louisiana, and passed away on Monday, May 30, 2016, at St. Francis Medical Center Downtown. Dewitt graduated from Ouachita Parish High School in 1938 and was a charter member of the University Church of Christ. Dewitt enlisted in the Army on April 8, 1941, serving as a ball turret gunner on a B-17 in the 8th Army Air Corps, 96th Bomb Group, based out of Snetterton, England, from 1942 until May 12, 1944, when his plane was shot down over Nazi Germany thereby becoming a "guest" of the Third Reich. He spent time as a POW in Stalag Luft IV, VII, and VIII, before liberation by General Patton's Third Army on April 29, 1945. He was discharged on October 10, 1945, from Barksdale AFB in Shreveport having completed his service time at Selman Field. Following WWII he worked as a letter carrier with the USPS for over 33 years.
Mr. Boatright was preceded in death by his wife of over 56 years, Ellen Fontenot Boatright; parents, Bethel and Grace Brazzeal Boatright; sister, Nell Thrower; brother, Mark Boatright; and nephew, David Mark Boatright.
Survivors include a son, Sam Boatright and wife, Nancy; daughter, Ellen Ann Gober and husband, Giles; grandchildren, Emily Boatright, John Boatright, Paul Gober, Megan West and husband, Scotty; Melanie Sartain and husband, Brandon; Aimee Page and husband, Russ; two great grandchildren; and niece, Linda Donaldson.
The family wishes to extend their thanks to his full-time caregiver Paul Gober, his caregiver Clarice Taylor, Dr. Kerry Anders and staff, and the staff on the 5th floor of St. Francis Hospital.
Memorials may be made to the University Church of Christ, 3605 DeSiard St., Monroe, LA 71203.

MARCUS BENITEZ BOBO
News Star World - September 11, 2009
Funeral services for Marcus Benitez "Ben" BoBo, 38 of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, September 12, 2009 at Philadelphia Baptist Church in Crowville, La., with the Rev. Rodney McFarland officiating under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home.
Ben was born on August 2, 1971 and went to join his Lord and Savior on September 3, 2009.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents (Robert and Ethel BoBo), brother- in-law, (Ernest Cash), father-in-law, (James E. "Butch" Williams Sr.) and grandfather, (M.E. McDowell).
Ben had been a long distance truck driver for fifteen years. He was currently employed at LazerSpots in West Monroe, La. Ben graduated from Crowville High School in 1990 and served 2 years in the United States Army Reserves.
He leaves behind his wife, Sharon Williams-BoBo, two daughters, Jasmine and Jasline, parents, Willie and Velma BoBo, brother, Christopher BoBo( Donna), sister Tiffiny B. Cash, sister-in-law, Jessica Williams-Alston (DeMario), brother-in-laws: James E. Williams Jr. (LaKeshia), Michael Williams and Jason Williams; grandmother, Alberta Cleveland, mother-in-law, Viola Williams and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friend.
Pallbearers will be Mario Wilson, Eric Wilson, Derrick Wilson, Vincent Wilson, Rob Griffin and Kenny Williams. Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Friday September 11, 2009 at McFarland Funeral Home in Delhi, LA.

DAISEY BODDIE
News Star World - December 26, 2008
Funeral services for Mrs. Daisey Boddie, 88, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 1:00 .PM., Saturday, December 27, 2008 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe with Pastor Michi Head officiating. Interment will follow in Christ Church Cemetery in Bastrop, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Boddie was born September 21, 1920 in Fisher, LA and passed away December 24, 2008 in West Monroe, LA. She was a retired Registered Nurse with the Public Health Unit in Morehouse Parish, an avid bridge player, a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in Bastrop, LA and the Business Professional Women's Club. After moving to West Monroe in 1999 she attended McGuire Methodist Church in West Monroe, LA and continued to be very active with Civic and Charitable organizations.
She is preceded in death by her husband; James H. Boddie, Sr., grandson; Charles K. Boddie, II and three sisters.
She is survived by sons; Judge James H. Boddie, Jr. and wife Julia of Ruston, LA, Charles Kent Boddie, grandson; William Grimes and wife Robin, granddaughter; Jessica Boddie, great granddaughter; Madelyn Grimes. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Jim Sutterfield, Marcus Bailey, Charles Heard, John Heard, Eric Person, Scott Kelley, William Grimes, Steve Owens.
Visitation will be Friday, December 26, 2008 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. and Saturday, December 27, 2008 after 12:00 until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.
Contributions may be made in her honor to Methodist Children's Home in Ruston, LA or charity of your choice.

PAUL WILLIAM BODE
News Star World - October 06, 2017
Monroe - Paul William Bode, 89, of Monroe, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2017.
Paul was born on July 21, 1928, in Cleveland, Ohio, to William and Frances Bode.
Paul moved to Monroe, Louisiana, in 1975. He was retired from work with Jesse Hearn and Sons and the J.O. Bailey Construction Company.
His greatest joys were to always have a project going and to take his wife square dancing. He was a faithful member of the North Monroe Baptist Church and enjoyed participating in all church activities.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Ruth Virginia Welch Sykes Bode. He is also survived by his children, Denise (Michael) Bruck, Karon (John) Lobrovich, Frank (Debra) Sykes, Tim (Cindy) Sykes, Wayne (Glenda) Sykes, and Ninette (Danny) Guidry; brother, Robert (Lin) Bode; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Jane Bode; parents, William and Francis Bode; sister, J.C. Bode; son, Bruce Bode; and daughter, Victoria Bode.
The family will hold a visitation on Sunday, October 8th, at 1 p.m. in the chapel at the North Monroe Baptist Church of Monroe. Funeral service will immediately follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor Warren Eckhardt officiating. Mulhearn Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Donations in his honor may be made to Louisiana College, P.O. Box 587, Pineville, Louisiana 71360.

LOREN DALE BOERSMA
News Star World - March 29, 2009
Funeral services for Dr. Loren Dale Boersma, 76, of Ruston, LA will be 10:00 AM Monday, March 30, 2009 at Christ Community Church in Ruston with Rev. Len Woods officiating the service. Interment will follow in Pines Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston.
Dr. Boersma was born on July 22, 1932 in Denver, CO and passed away at his residence on March 27, 2009 after a lengthy battle with ALS. He grew up in Longmont, Colorado; attended the University of Colorado in Boulder; the University of Colorado Medical College in Denver; and finished his surgical residency at the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Boersma was a Captain in the Air Force for two years, stationed at Bunker Hill Air Force Base. In 1964, they moved to Ruston and set up practice. In 1966, the Boersma Clinic was established. Dr. Boersma was involved in several mission trips outside the U. S. He enjoyed traveling; genealogy; singing in the Doctor's Quartet and other local musical groups. Dr Boersma was an elder in the Presbyterian Church; a member of Christ Community Church; belonged to the Louisiana State Medical Society; on staff at Lincoln General Hospital and North Louisiana Rehab; and adjunct professor at L.S. U. Medical Center in Shreveport.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years and one day Helen Luntsford Boersma; his children, Barbara Boersma Keller and husband Bob of Evansville, IN; David Boersma and wife Rachel of Ruston; Dr. Mark Boersma and wife Britt of Ruston; and Joanna Boersma Dieckman and husband Donnie of Jackson, MS; ten grandchildren, Lauren Dale Keller, Owen Keller, Mary Julia Keller, Katherine Keller, Natalie Keller, Wesley Boersma, Aaron Boersma, Kelley Grace Boersma, Jackson Boersma, Kate Cameron Boersma; brothers, Gordon Boersma; David Boersma and wife Wyolene; Richard Boersma and wife Lyn; sister, Judy Nakari and husband Ken; numerous nieces and nephews; a host of friends; patients; and his devoted clinic staff.
Pallbearers will be Dr. Tommy Smith, Dr. Larry Neal, Henry Hawes, Jim Anderson, Dr. Allen Herbert, and Bobby Conville. Honorary pallbearer is Phillip Carroll.
Visitation will be Sunday, March 29, 2009 from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Christ Community Church in Ruston, LA.
Memorials may be made to Christ Community Church, 2301 North Trenton, Ruston, LA 71270 or ALS Society.

L. WALKER BOGGS
News Star World - December 3, 1997
Memorial services for L. Walker Boggs, 82, prominent Monroe businessman who died Monday December 1, 1997 on his 82nd birthday, were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Pine Grove Church, Loop Road, Monroe with Revs. Kevin Finley and Dale Walker officiating. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, Colorado with full Masonic services at the grave.
A native of Pemberton, Virginia he had been a resident of Monroe since 1960. He was retired owner operator of the J. O. "Red" Willett Pipeling Stringing Corp. He attended Colorado College and was the chief dispatcher of Colorado Interstate Gas Co.
He was a veteran of WWII serving as a Lt. Commander in the U.S. Navy Air Corps and was the second person in U. S.history to receive a naval instrument rating. He owned the Spann Flying Service in Colorado Springs and was the former president of the Lone Star Air Cargo Co, Dallas, TX. He served a president of the Mobil Consigning Corp. in Farmington, NM. He served as president of Bayou DeSiard Country Club in 1965. He was a member of Pine Grove Church. He was a member of El Paso Masonic Lodge #13, Colorado Springs. He was a 33rd degree mason and a member of the Scottish Rite, Sante Fe, NM. He served as consultant to Ford Bacon and Davis, pipeline section and was project manager for the pipeline division of Sedcoest internation, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Elizabeth Boggs, Monroe; his daughters, Evelyn Crittenden, Rosewell, NM; Judith Ann Behney and her husband Dr. Charles A Behney, Bisbee, AZ; Susan Karon Leiker and her husband Mark of Colorado Springs; his son, Drexell Walker Boggs, and wife Caroline, Rayville; his grandchildren, Jennifer Jenkins Bilbrey, and her husband Nathan, Lubbock, TX; Eugene Walker Jenkins, Amarillo, TX; Hunter Boggs, Walker Boggs, and Thomas Boggs, Rayville; 1 brother, Parker Boggs, Rapid City, South Dakota.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to your favorite church or charity.

ROBERT T. BOGGS, JR.
News Star World - September 02, 2017
Robert T Boggs, Jr. a resident of Denham Springs passed away at 8:30am, Thursday, August 31, 2017 at the Baton Rouge General. He was fifty-eight years and a native of Philadelphia, PA. He grew up in Monroe, LA and was a graduate of Ouachita High School. He later attended North East Louisiana University. He moved to Denham Springs in 1986 and worked as a site operator supervisor at SGS Petroleum for over twenty years. Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs on Saturday, September 2, 2017 beginning at 9:00am. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 11:00am. Burial will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. He is survived by his father, Robert Boggs, Sr., siblings, Richard Boggs and wife Gayla, Gina Jones and husband Rick, Nelson Boggs, Andrew Boggs, and wife Sylke, David Boggs and wife Angie, Susan Crump and husband Wayne, former wife Stacey Webb Boggs, and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He is preceded in death by his mother Phyllis Boggs. He was a train enthusiast and loved his dogs. He enjoyed watching LSU and crawfish boils with his family.

RUTH ELIZABETH BOGGS
News Star World - March 02, 2010
Ruth Elizabeth Boggs, 93, a resident of Colorado Springs, CO and a long time resident of Monroe, LA, died Feb. 27, 2010. Mrs. Boggs was born Aug. 4, 1916 in Woburn, Mass. After graduating from college in Boston in 1925, Mrs. Boggs came to Colorado Springs and took a teaching position at the Colorado Deaf and Blind School. She is survived by her son, Drexell Boggs; and two daughters, Judith Ann Smith and Susan Leiker; 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 2:00 at Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, CO. Arrangements by: The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 E. Platte Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80909

CHARLIE BOIES
News Star World - June 23, 2013
Charlie Boies, beloved father, grandfather, and husband, 74, of Franktown passed away May 7 after a brief illness.
Memorial Graveside Service will be held at Gwin Cemetery in Mangham, LA on July 4th, at 6PM.
A Mangham, LA native, Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Reese Cuthbert and Annie Kline Boies, brothers William Reese Boies and James C. Boies. He is survived by his wife Christina (Tina) of the home, daughters Lea Myerly and Sara Carlson (Shawn), grandchildren Cameron and Courtney Carlson, all of Littleton; sister Mary Ellen Epinette of Dallas, TX; Step Brothers Don Adams of Ruston, LA and Doyle Adams of Mangham, LA, nieces Cheryl Carpenter (Bill), Glenda Epinette, Rachel Gandy (Jerry); and nephew Glen Boies (Lilia).
A long time geophysicist, Charlie worked for Exxon, where in the 1960's, he discovered Prudhoe Bay oil fields, and later, Tenneco Oil. He founded Front Range Exploration and sold it to NorPac in the early 1980's. After retirement from the oil business, he also owned and operated a private bus company. His post-retirement work as Kiowa High Indians athletic teams' bus driver brought him great joy. He also enjoyed serving as course marshall at Spring Valley Golf Club.
A Memorial Celebration of Charlie's Life was held at Christ's Episcopal Church in Castle Rock, CO on May 11, 2013.
As Charlie was a fervent patriot, the family requests, in lieu of flowers, donations to Independencefund.org which provides tools for mobility service to severely injured veterans or the woundedwarriorproject.org.

ROSIE DAVIS BOLDS
News Star World - December 4, 1997
Rosie Davis Bolds, 76 - QUITMAN, a retired custodian, died Tuesday. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at her residence. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at Saint Rest Baptist Church, Quitman. Burial will be at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Quitman, under direction of King Funeral Home, Ruston.

RONNY RAY BOLER
News Star World - September 01, 2016
Funeral services for Mr. Ronny Ray Boler of West Monroe, LA will be 11:30am Friday, September 2, 2016 in the chapel of Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe with Phillip Smith and Paul Stephens officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe. Visitation will be from 10:00am until time of service at the funeral home.
Mr. Boler was born October 16, 1945 in Vicksburg, MS and passed from this life on August 31, 2016 in Bastrop, LA at the age of 70. He was employed as the food and beverage director for the Monroe Civic Center. He was also the umpire director of Biedenharn Baseball field for many years and a lifetime member of Trenton St. Golf Course.
He is preceded in death by his son, Cade Boler; mother, Judy Bennett; his aunt and uncle who raised him, Archie and Willie Gray Boler; one brother, Craig Bennett and one sister, Kay Meazel.
Survivors include his wife, Elayne Boler of West Monroe; one son, Cass Boler of Dallas, TX; two daughters, Rhonda Williams and husband, Steve and Toni Boler; two grandsons, Houston Williams and Zackary Cox; two granddaughters, Jessica Cox and Abigail Cox; four step-children, Dee Becton, Robyn Becton, Sharron Carter and husband, Hugh, Alisha Cobb and husband Johnny; one sister, Shelia Dortch; one brother, Scotty Bennett; also survived by seven step-grandchildren, and a host of special cousins, extended family and friends.

BETTY BONELLE BOLES
News Star World - May 10, 2016
Funeral Services for Betty Bonelle "Bo" Boles will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA with Rev. Ray Jones, Rev Shawn Waggoner, and Rev. Cedric Walters officiating. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens in West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Boles was born on January 29, 1956 in Camden, AR and passed away on May 8, 2016 in Columbia, LA. She was preceded in death by her father, Ted Barton and step-father, Robert Shelby.
She is survived by her husband, Bobby Boles; sons, Russ Boles and wife, Brandy, and Mike Boles; daughter, Stacy Coburn and husband, Robbie; grandsons, Brandon Boles, Tristen Takewell, Aidan Boles and Malachi Boles; granddaughters, Sara Boles, Evan Boles, and Natalie Coburn; sister, Beth Reynolds; brother, Bill Barton; mother, Mary Shelby, and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe.
Pallbearers will be: Brandon Boles, Tristen Takewell, Greg Barton, Steve Ivy, Steve Hall, and Jeremy Bryant.
Honorary pallbearers will be: Ray Guerrero and Aidan Boles.

FLORENCE BOLES
News Star World - January 16, 2016
Funeral services for Florence "Flo" Boles, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 17, 2016 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Ben McGehee and Rev. Betty Swanson will be officiating. Interment will follow at Enterprise Cemetery, Farmerville, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.
Mrs. Boles was born February 13, 1930 in Bernice, Louisiana and passed away January 14, 2016 in West Monroe. She was a resident of West Monroe for over 60 years. Florence was a member of Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church, for over 50 years. She was a retired merchant.
Mrs. Boles is survived by her daughter, Judy Morris and husband Jerel Morris; 3 grandchildren, Jay Morris, Christy Smith and husband Shane, Scott Morris and wife Kim; 4 great-grandchildren, Haley Smith, Dalton Kepper, Jake Kepper and Kesley Morris.
Pallbearers will be Jay Morris, Scott Morris, Shane Smith, Dalton Kepper, Jerel Morris and Brandon Semmes.
Visitation will be held Saturday January 16, 2016 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.

WILLIAM R. BOLES, SR.
News Star World - Aug 19, 2008
Funeral services for Mr. William "Billy" R. Boles, Sr., age 81, will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, August 19, 2008, in the Worship Center of First Baptist Church of West Monroe. Officiating will be Dr. David Uth and Dr. Dennis Swanberg. Interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of Monroe.
William Russell "Billy" Boles, an adoring husband, a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, left this life on Saturday, August 16, 2008, as he lived it, surrounded by his family and embraced by their love. Born in Rayville to humble beginnings, Billy was raised by Ruth and Vernon Boles to be the best he could be at everything he did. He excelled at academics, athletics, business and life.
He attended Northeast on a basketball scholarship, served 18 months in the Navy, attended La Tech and earned his law degree from LSU. He served as a state senator, built a successful law practice, co-founded First Fidelity Mortgage Company, now Chase, and co-founded several banks including American Bank, now Regions. Billy received many awards attesting to his success, but he was most proud of his family.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Catherine Furlow Boles, his four children and their spouses, George and Linda Boles Campbell, Walter and Diane Boles Kirtland, Scott and Janet Boles Crawford, and Christine and William Russell Boles, Jr.
His 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren adored their "BeBe". They are Catherine Campbell Creed and her husband, Christian, Allyson Campbell Young and her husband, Lewis, George Mennon Campbell, Joseph Patrick Campbell, William Boles Kirtland, Mason Daniel Kirtland, Matthew Wesley Chambers, Catherine Holland Crawford, William Russell Boles, III, Christopher Evan Boles and Jonathan Joseph Reitzell Boles; 2 great grandchildren are Catherine Neal Creed and Christian Campbell Creed.
Pallbearers will be his adult grandsons: Mennon Campbell, Patrick Campbell, Billy Kirtland, Mason Kirtland, Matthew Chambers, Christian Creed, Lewis Young and his long time employee and friend, Kenneth Reed.
Honorary pallbearers will be his dear friends, Kent Anderson, Paul Aron, Jody Fail, Lovell Hayden, Johnny T. Johnson, Ted Jones, Dr. Ralph King, Alvin Lane, Mac McConathy, Jack Rivers, Chuck Ryan, Jerry Ryan, David Turrentine and O. D. Westbrook.
Billy will be remembered for his abundant love of his family and friends and his dedication to his community, his schools and his sports. His presence in our lives will be greatly missed and we are honored to have shared in his life.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the ULM Foundation, Attention: Dr. Don Shelton, 700 University Avenue, Monroe, LA 71209.

WILLIE TARVER BOLES
News Star World - May 11, 2015
Funeral services for Mrs. Willie Tarver Boles, 90, of West Monroe, Louisiana, will be held 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 12, 2015 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, with Bro. Randy Burdeaux, and her grandson, John Gist, officiating. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe, Louisiana.
"Mawmaw Boles" was born in Baskin, Louisiana on April 3, 1925 and passed away May 8, 2015 lovingly surrounded by her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved her "Creator," her family and her garden. While in good health, she loved to fish and spent many hours on Cheniere Lake. She was also a wonderful "story-teller," accomplished "dumpling- maker," and master John Deere driver. Holidays were tradition at Mawmaw's house, and her family will miss her energy, her honesty and her kind heart. She was preceded in death by her parents, Allan and Hattie Tarver, her husband of 45 years, Claude L. Boles, her granddaughter, Angel Gist, her great-grandson, Samuel Foust, her son-in-law, Wayne Hendrix, and 12 siblings.
Survivors include her children and their spouses, Ruth and Tommy Gist, Bobby and Bo Boles and Janet Hendrix, all of West Monroe. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Russ Boles and Mike Boles, her great- grandsons, Robert Scott Foust, Tristen Boles and Brandon Boles, and her nephew, Willie Hughes.
A special thanks to Stephanie VanGilder with Southern Care Hospice for her care of our beloved Mawmaw.
Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, May 11, 2015 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

EDNA MAE BOLEY-WILLIAMS
News Star World - January 15, 2015
Mother Edna Mae Boley- Williams, 85, of Monroe, LA was born in Mangham on January 8, 1930, to the late Fred and Mary Boley. She entered God's eternal rest on Sunday, January 11, 2015 surrounded by her loving family at her daughter's home in Baton Rouge.
Funeral services will be on Saturday, January 17th, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Monroe with Pastor Andra Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at the Richwood Memorial Gardens in Monroe. Visitation will be on Friday, January 16, 2015 at Smith Funeral Home from 6p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Our Mom leaves to celebrate her life and legacy, 6 children, Betty and Sylvia Williams of CA, Curtis Williams of Monroe, Janice Williams-Hall (Luke) of Baton Rouge, Beverly Williams of Monroe and Paul Williams (Natasha) of MS; 8 grandchildren, 9 Great-Grandchildren, 5 sisters, 1 brother, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

JERRY WANDA BOLIEW
News Star World - August 13, 2014
Funeral services for Jerry Wanda Boliew, 82, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, August 14, 2014 at Christian Life Church with Rev. Danny Chance officiating. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.
Jerry was born January 16, 1932 in Haynesville, LA and passed away August 12, 2014 in West Monroe. She was retired from Monroe City School Board as a cafeteria worker after 13 years of service. Jerry was a dedicated member of Christian Life Church and served in the Sunday School department until she was no longer able to do so.
Jerry is survived by her husband, Bonnie Ray Boliew; daughters; Brenda Joyce Myers and husband Jimmie, and Beverly McManus and husband Randy; grandchildren; Goldie Myers, Quincy McManus and wife Mollie and Lacy Whisler and husband Caleb; 2 great-grandchildren; Abbie Tarver and Lillie McManus.
Pallbearers will be Jesse Masters, Grady Kight, Ronnie Cupit, Nicky Giddens, Jeff Acreman and Joey Wiley.
Honorary pallbearers will be Todd Oglethorpe, Dennis Evans and Robert Guess.
The family wants to thank Dr. Don Hammett and all of the dedicated staff at Cornerstone for all the kindness, compassion and love shown to mother during her time there. They not only cared for mother but made family and friends feel loved as well.
Visitation will be held Wednesday August 13, 2014 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Christian Life Church West Monroe.

MARY LOU GATES BOLLIER
News Star World - October 07, 2017
Farmerville - Funeral services for Mary Lou Gates Bollier will be held at 2:30 PM, Sunday, October 8, 2017 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Eugene Brown will be officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday, October 8, 2017 from 12:30 PM until service time.
Mary was born June 25, 1932 and passed away October 6, 2017.
Mary Lou Gates and Cecil Joe Bollier were married for 68 years on September 1st. Mary Lou was a strong force in the Bollier household, and she had personal strength as well.
Mary had a beautiful voice, and often sang the song "Matthew 24" in church accompanied by Cecil on guitar. She was an exceptional seamstress and her favorite pastimes were cooking, cultivating her garden and flowers, and traveling to visit her children who lived away. She raised five children on a shoestring and a prayer. All her children learned respect and how to work, each aspiring to succeed in whatever they endeavored. She was preceded in death by her parents Ervin and Mary Gates; granddaughter Tammy Lynn Bollier; and several brothers and sisters.
Mary was well loved and will be eternally missed by those who loved her.
She is survived by her husband, Cecil; five children, Diana Mathews, Brenda Burton, Joey Bollier and wife Charlene, Jimmy Bollier and wife Cheryl Sue, Tania Hilburn and husband Greg; nine grandchildren, William Burton Jr. Brandy Roane, Hillary Savage, Renee' Mathews, Kim Burton, Robert Mathews, Cassandra Collins, Shyla and Shyenne Hilburn; nine great-grandchildren, Joshua Mathews, Kurtis and Zachary Burton, Greiye Burton, Sienna Puglia, Hazel Robbins, Joshua Roane, Taylor and Tyler Collins; one great-great grandson, Ashton Perkins; sister Shirley Moncrief; and brother James Gates.

JOHN H. BOLTHOUSE II
News Star World - January 08, 2009
Memorial Services for John H. Bolthouse II of Monroe will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, January 10, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 3706 Bon Aire Dr., Monroe, with Rev. Dawnell Stodghill officiating. A reception will immediately follow the service. John, a retired mechanical engineer, died on December 21, 2008 at his home.
He is survived by his wife Kay McLemore Bolthouse; son, John Bolthouse III; daughter, Michelle Bolthouse Ross; brother, Dwight; sisters, Barbara and Diana; and many friends and admirers.
John was a loving husband, caring father, devoted patriot, and kind-hearted spirit. John had a zest for knowledge and, in that spirit, donated his body to the LSU Medical School, Shreveport. After his service there is completed, John's ashes will be committed to the sea by Pacific Fleet of the US Navy in which he proudly served.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Boy Scouts of America or your favorite Veterans' organization.

HAZEL BROOKS BOLTON
News Star World - December 05, 2014
Funeral services for Hazel Brooks Bolton, 96, of Alexandria, will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, December 6, 2014 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers Jena with Rev. Jimmy Prickett officiating. Interment will follow in the Columbia Cemetery in Columbia, La. The family asks that visitation be observed on Friday, December 5, from 4 until 9pm and from 8am until time for services Saturday December 6, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Bolton was born May 21, 1918 in Wellington, Texas and passed from this life on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at her residence in Alexandria. She was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church in Pineville. She was a elementary school teacher in Caldwell and Catahoula Parish and taught kindergarten and elementary class in LaSalle Parish.
Those left to cherish her memory are, daughters, Joan and Randy Bynum of Guntersville, Alabama and Peggy and John Atwell of Alexandria; son, Jimmie Brooks Bolton and wife Rita of Montgomery, Texas; 12 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by, her first husband, Rev. Jimmie Brady Bolton and second husband, Charles Hutchins; sons, John David Bolton and Billy Carroll Bolton; parents, Calvin Gentry and Maggie Knorzer Brooks; sisters, Armilda Elston, Louise Tugwell and Mae Hutchins; grandson, Jay Brady Bolton; great grandsons, Chandler McCormick and Joshua Conrad.
Pallbearers will be, Colt Deville, Shaun Deville, Jeff Bolton, Billy Bolton, II, Chris Atwell, Jamie Bignar, Micheal Perkins and Robert Conrad.
Honorary pallbearer will be Billy Bolton.
Memorials may be made to the Baptist Convention Corp. Program.

JANE SCROGGIN BOLTON
News Star World - January 23, 2011
Funeral services for Jane Scroggin Bolton will be held on Monday, January 24, 2011, at 2:00 PM at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro. Rev. Bill Strawbridge and Rev. Letty Strawbridge will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Jonesboro Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 23, 2011, from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro.
Mrs. Bolton was born August 1, 1927, and passed away on January 21, 2011. She was 83.
Survivors include her husband, David C. Bolton of Jonesboro and one daughter, Pamela Jane Bolton of Hendersonville, NC.
Mrs. Bolton was a lifelong resident of Jonesboro and a lifelong member of Jonesboro United Methodist Church. She was a longtime member of the Jonesboro- Hodge Study Guild and had served as board member for the Jackson Parish unit of the American Caner Society for over 50 years. She had an undergraduate degree and a masters plus 30 in education from Louisiana Tech University. Mrs. Bolton retired from teaching in 1977 after 30 years spent at Rundell Elementary and Jonesboro-Hodge High School.
Services are under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

JODY BIGGAR BOLTON
News Star World - April 13, 2009
Funeral service for Mrs. Jody Biggar Bolton, 39, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, April 14, 2009, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe with Rev. Clyde Sanchez officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Jody passed away on April 10, 2009, in Shreveport, LA. She was a very loving and devoted wife, full of energy but quiet. Jody loved music, animals, and the beach and her past time included reading and shopping but what was most important to her was her loving family. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Bessie Biggar; grandfather, Hugh Biggar; grandfather, Frank Tatara; and sister, Jennifer Biggar.
Survivors include her husband of fourteen years, Tommy Bolton; two beloved children Erica and Luke Bolton all of West Monroe, LA; mother, Carol McBride and husband James of Monroe, LA; father, Charles Biggar and wife Rebecca of Baton Rouge, LA; grandmother, Stella Tatara of Monroe, LA; three sisters, Kathy Willingham and husband Jerry of West Monroe, La; Ingrid McGuire and husband Pat of Franklin, TN; and Lea Ann Douglas and husband Ryan of Austin, TX; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Buck and Lila Bolton of West Monroe, LA and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Pallbearers will be Glen Nutzman, Roy Walton, Buddy Hart, Mike Downhour, Marvin Hays, and Jeff Galyean; alternate pallbearer will be Ronald Moore.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home.

MARY LYNN CASTEEL BOLTON
News Star World - February 11, 2016
Memorial service for Mary Lynn Casteel Bolton, 65, of Monroe, LA, will be held 6:00PM Thursday, February 11, 2016, in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe with Rev. Keith McVay officiating.
Mary Lynn passed away on February 8, 2016, at her residence.
She was a registered nurse with the flight crew on the first medical helicopter in Shreveport, LA. She retired as the head nurse of Life Share Medical Flight Team.
Survivors include her sister-in-law, Denice Wilkinson Casteel; nieces and nephews, Laura and Nick Jordan, Sarah Thorn, Henry Jay Foggo IV and fiancée Kristy Miles, Elizabeth Casteel, and David Casteel; great nephew, Ian Jordan; her treasured friend, Diana Hughes May; and beloved poodle, Krikette.
Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 6:00PM Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation.

ALDO BON
News Star World - Jan 5, 2005
Jefferson, Tenn. — Aldo Bon, 65, formerly of West Monroe, a retired sheet metal journeyman, died Dec. 28. Graveside service is 10 a.m. today at Twin City Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

HUGH ERNEST BOND
News Star World - June 14, 2015
Funeral services for Hugh Ernest Bond will be at 2:00 P.M., Monday, June 15, 2015 in the chapel at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Pastor James Burns and Pastor James Gardner will officiate. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Calhoun.
Mr. Bond was born April 3, 1940 in Yazoo, MS and became an angel in heaven on June 12, 2015. He was a member of McClendon Baptist Church and retired from the Louisiana Department of Transportation after 35 years of service. Mr. Bond worked another ten years at Tri-Star Graphics in Monroe. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hugh McBride Bond and Lydia Viola Manor Bond.
Mr. Bond is survived by his wife of 55 years, Patricia Allen Bond; daughters, Teresa Bond, MeLisa Bond, and Sandra Bond Wittner; grandson, Michael Bond and wife, Tiffany; great grandson, Aiden Thane Bond; sister, Judy VanGorder and husband, Dale of Yazoo City, MS; brothers, Larry Bond and wife Patsy of Ruston, LA and Herbert Bond and wife, Jymme of Yazoo City, MS; brother-in-law, Wayne Allen and wife Annie of Calhoun, LA; sisters-in-law, Patsy Robinson and husband Bob of West Monroe and Bonnie Dow and husband James of Calhoun, LA. Along with a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
The family would like to thank all the family and friends for all the calls, cards, and prayers. As Ernest Bond always said, "Ain't God good!"
Pallbearers will be Ronnie Williams, Dennis Litzsinger, Jay Naron, Hunter Robertson, Daniel Powell and Shane Polk. Honorary pallbearers will be brother- in-laws and the men of Jim Merriweather's Sunday School Class.
Visitation will be Sunday, June 14, 2015 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

J. R. BOND
News Star World - June 18, 2015
J.R. Bond, 72, Born Feb. 3, 1943 Dumas, Tx, Died June 10, 2015 West Monroe, LA.
J.R. is survived by his wife of 53 years, Cynthia G. Bond, two daughters, Cyndi B. Funderburg and Cathy J. Bond, 6 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren.
J.R. is preceded in death by his parents, R.W. and Margie Bond, grandsons Joey Murdock and Bryan Hank.
J.R. was raised in Swartz, LA from 1956. He grew up and married the girl next door, Cynthia Jane Glass in Oct. 1961. He served in the US Army from 1960-1965 when he was honorably discharged and returned to the Monroe area to raise a family. He retired from Riverwood Paper Company in January 2008 after 42 years of service in the maintenance crew.
A memorial service is planned for 2:00 PM June 20, 2015 at the Steelworkers Union Hall, 611 Montgomery Avenue, West Monroe LA.

MARGARET ELIZABETH BOND
News Star World - August 24, 2012
Ms. Bond, a dedicated Registered Dietician for the Louisiana State Department of Health for over 40 years, died Sunday, August 19, 2012, at the age of 91.
She was preceded in death by parents, Tainey and Dora Bond and brother W. Elder Bond of Jonesboro.
Survived by her nephew W. E. "Tommy" Bond, Jr., his wife Elaine, their four children David (Anita) Bond, Troy Bond, Tess (Ricardo) Rodriguez and Walter (Bridget) Bond. Also survived by Tommy and Elaine's 14 grandchildren: Allie, Andrew, Mollie, Ashley (John) Spivey, Annie, Calvin, Jenny, Harrison, Maxwell, and Betsy Bond along with Bond, Coco, Ana Luisa and Walter Rodriguez.
She was born in Jonesboro and graduated from Louisiana Tech University. She was a faithful servant and will be dearly missed.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in her name to the United Methodist Church or your favorite charity .
Visitation will be at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro on Saturday, August 25, 2012 from 9:30 - 11:30 am and services will be held at 1:00 pm at United Methodist Church in Jonesboro.

MARGIE LEE MARTIN BOND
News Star World - December 20, 2008
Funeral services for Mrs. Margie Lee Martin Bond, 91, of Monroe, LA will be 10:00 AM Saturday, December 20, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Rev. Tony Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Carter Cemetery in Collinston, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe.
Mrs. Bond was born April 24, 1917 in Monroe, LA and passed away December 18, 2008 in Monroe, LA.
She was preceded in death by her husband: Robert W. Bond, Sr.
She was a member of Loch Arbor Baptist Church.
Mrs. Bond is survived by her sons: Willie Frank Bond of Monroe, Robert W. Bond, Jr. of Swartz, J. R. Bond and wife, Cynthia of West Monroe, Jerry Bond and wife, Ruby of West Monroe, Jessie Marion Bond of Swartz, Eddie L. Bond and wife, Kathy of Swartz and Jimmy Kerrick and wife, Valarie of Georgetown, TX; sister: Maggie Slack of Bastrop, and Betty Houidobre of New Orleans; eight grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.
The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff at The Oaks Nursing Home and Hospice Care of Louisiana.

OREATHA SATERFIEL LUTTRELL BOND
News Star World - January 20, 2012
Funeral Services for Oreatha Saterfiel Luttrell Bond, 81, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 21, 2012 at First Baptist Church Feazel Chapel in West Monroe. Interment will follow at Mt. Vernon Church Cemetery, West Monroe. Dr. Woods Watson will be officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Mrs. Bond was born May 3, 1930 in West Monroe, LA and passed away January 19, 2012 after a lengthy illness in West Monroe, LA. She was retired from the Ouachita Parish School System where she was Personnel Director and Reading Coordinator. She also taught several years at Drew Elementary in West Monroe and Lakeshore Elementary in Monroe.
Mrs. Bond was a long-time member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe where she taught the Agape ladies Sunday School class for many years.
Mrs. Bond is preceded in death by her parents Cecil and Lillian Arrant Saterfiel of West Monroe. She is survived by her husband, James C. Bond Sr and his children James C Bond, Jr., Mrs. Bill Brodie and Mrs Fred Ragland of West Monroe; her son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Linda Luttrell of West Monroe; her grandson, Dr. Eric Luttrell of Eugene, Oregon; her brothers Doyle Saterfiel and his wife Melba, Herbert Saterfiel, and Truman Saterfiel and his wife Freddie of West Monroe; and numerous beloved nieces, nephews and extended family members.
The family recommends memorials to La. Baptist Children's Home in Monroe and Mercy Ministries, P. O. Box 111060, Nashville, TN 37222 (designate to West Monroe home).
Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 20 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.

PATRICIA ANN ALLEN BOND
News Star World - March 25, 2016
Funeral Services for Patricia Ann Allen Bond will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 1200 Lamy Lane, Monroe, LA with Rev. James Burns and Rev. James Gardner officiating with interment to follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Bond was born January 20, 1942 in Downsville, LA and passed away March 23, 2016 in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of McClendon Baptist Church in West Monroe. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Ernest Bond; mother, Florence Allen; father, J. D. Allen; sister, Wanda Allen; and brother, Ronald Lynn Allen.
Mrs. Bond is survived by her daughters, Teresa Bond, Melisa Bond, and Sandra Bond Wittner; grandson, Michael Bond and wife, Tiffany; great grandson, Aiden Bond; sisters, Patsy Robinson and husband Bob and Bonnie Dow and husband James; brother, Wayne Allen; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be: Jay Naron, Jaylon Naron, Daniel Powell, Shane Polk, Dennis Litzsinger, and Ronnie Williams.
Honorary pallbearers will be: Larry Bond, Dale VanGorder, Bob Robinson, James Dow, and Stevie Green.
Visitation will be from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Friday, March 25, 2016 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe.

PEGGY LILLICH BONDS
News Star World - January 30, 2013
Graveside services for Mrs. Peggy Lillich Bonds, 67, of Gilmer, will be 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Sunset Memorial Park in Gilmer, TX with Todd Kaunitz officiating under the direction of Croley Funeral Home. Mrs. Bonds passed away on Monday, January 28, 2013 in Longview, TX.
Mrs. Bonds was born on December 1, 1945, in Jefferson County, Alabama to Charles F. and Gladys Cooper Lillich. She was a secretary for State Farm Insurance and a member of Gilmer First Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Jim Bonds of Gilmer; son, Philip Bonds of West Monroe, LA.; Stephanie Phillips-Stoddard and husband, Spencer of Longview; sister, Jan Lillich Rockett of Birmingham, Al; 4 grandchildren, Ashley Marie Phillips, Kyley Elise Phillips, Marley Jeanne Phillips and Cooper Ryne Stoddard and niece, Chrys Stripling of Birmingham.
Visitation will be from 1:00 until service time at Croley Funeral Home.

ROSIE BONDS
News Star World - December 17, 1999
Rayville - Rosie Bonds, 70, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at St. James Church in Rayville. Burial is at St. Matthew Cemetery, Mangham, under the direction of Tennant Funeral home, Rayville.

WALTER EUGENE BONDURANT
News Star World - April 4,2009
Walter Eugene Bondurant, 68, of 104 West Laurenbrook Court, died Friday, April 3, 2009 at his home with his family at his bedside after a courageous battle with Melanoma.
Walter was born in Winnsboro, LA., September 28, 1940 to the late Leo Bondurant and Elinor Guinivere Stigall Bondurant. Walter retired with 28 years of service as a Chemical Engineer with PCS Phosphates, formerly Texasgulf.
An inurnment service will take place at the Natchez National Cemetery in Natchez, Mississippi at a later date.
Surviving: Wife, Nelda Stewart Bondurant; Daughter: Elizabeth Ann Estabrook of Seabrook, TX.; Son: William Alan Bondurant of Beaumont, TX.; Grandson: Jeremy Allen; Granddaughter: Melissa Allen; 2 Great-Grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Leo.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your favorite local charity.
[L. Harold Poole Funeral Service and Crematory, Knightdale, North Carolina]

MARTHA LOUISE HENRY BONIN
News Star World - May 27, 2016
Memorial services for Martha Louise Henry Bonin, 94, of Monroe will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, May 28, 2016 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Visitation will be held at 10:00 AM prior to the service.
Louise was born March 1, 1922 in Dubach, LA and passed away peacefully in Monroe, LA on May 25, 2016.
She graduated from Dubach High School and was crowned Miss Dubach when 15 years old. She was a contestant in the Miss Louisiana Pageant when she was 16 years old. After high school she attended and graduated from LA Polytechnic Institute in 1943 in Home Economics. While at Tech, she was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority, Blue Jackets, and a Maid of the Homecoming Court for 2 years. In recognition of Sixty Years of loyal membership of Kappa Delta her name was inscribed in The Emerald Circle in 2001.
She was a homemaker and a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Her love of family and her passion for genealogy led to her membership in numerous historical societies including the Fort Miro Chapter, Daughters of the Revolution, National Society of Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society Southern Dames of America, National Society of Magna Charta Dames, Huguenot Society of America, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Daughter of American Colonists and others. She served as an officer in many of these organizations on local, state, and national levels. She was a member of the Dubach United Methodist Church in Dubach and First United Methodist Church in Monroe.
She was preceded in death by the love of her life, husband Paul J Bonin; parents, Lula Robinson Henry and Reginald Thomas Henry; and siblings, Thomas Reginald Henry, and James Robert Henry.
She is survived by her sons, Paul James Bonin and wife Merry Ann of Monroe, Dick Randel Bonin and wife Earlene of Ballwin, MO, Henry Keith Bonin and wife Brenda of Monroe; daughter, Anita Louise Walpole and husband Neal of Ruston; grandchildren, Brad Bonin and wife Kelly, Traci Wade and husband Johnny, David Bonin, Tabitha Laser and husband Damon, Dick Bonin, Jr. and wife Katie, Earl Bonin and wife Betsy, Jon Paul Bonin and wife Beth, Henry Bonin and wife Beth, Amy Christ and husband Justin, Becky Flemister and husband Tyler, Amanda DeMoss and husband Todd, Danny Walpole and wife Megan, and Brandon Walpole; and 18 great-grandchildren and by her beloved Little Bit.
The family would like to thank her doctors, Dr. Michael Sampanaro, Dr. Frank Weinholt, the doctors and staff at St. Francis Hospital, Americare of Monroe and the staff of Savannah Grand of West Monroe, for all the love and care they provided.
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting memorials be given to the Methodist Children's Home, 901 South Vienna St. Ruston, LA 71270 or the charity of your choice.

VICTOR JOSEPH BONIN
News Star World - December 19, 2008
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, December 20, 2008 at The Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers for Victor Joseph Bonin, 86, passed away on December 18, 2008 at 4:15 A.M at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe.
Reverend Curtis Mallet, JCL, Pastor of St. Genevieve Catholic Church, will be Celebrant of the Mass and will conduct the funeral services.
Burial will take place in Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Bonin, a resident of Monroe, LA, was the son of the late Clement Bonin and the former Laura Ransonet, both of Iberia Parish, LA. Victor was retired from Patterson Services.
He is survived by his sons, Dean Paul Bonin of Monroe, LA and Todd Joseph Bonin of Monroe, LA; one daughter, Roxie Bonin Ducharme and husband Thomas of Panama City Beach, FL; grandsons, Thomas Ducharme, Jr. of Panama City Beach, FL and Mark Ducharme of Plaquemines, LA; granddaughters, Rebekah Ducharme Rich of Lafayette, LA and Tiffany Ducharme of Panama City Beach, FL; and one sister, Laura Belle Crochet of Houma, LA.
He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Gloria Dugas and one sister, Mary Lou Bonin.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed on Saturday, December 20, 2008 from 10:00 A.M. until time of service at Delhomme Funeral Home of Lafayette.
Pallbearers will be Thomas Ducharme, Sr., Thomas Ducharme, Jr., Mark Ducharme and Jonathan Rich.
Memorial contributions can be made in the name of Victor J. Bonin to Glenmary Home Missioners, 4119 Glenmary Trace, P.O. Box 465618, Cincinnati, OH 45246- 5618 or to Palmer Home for Children, P.O. Box 746, Columbus, MS 39703-9983.

GEORGE BONNER
News Star World - February 14, 2016
Funeral services for Rev. George Bonner, 77, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday February 16, 2016 at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in West Monroe with Rev. Wesley Pittman and Rev. Pat Loftin officiating. Burial will be at Cypress Baptist Church Cemetery.
Rev. Bonner was born on December 29, 1938 in Fort Necessity and passed away on February 12, 2016 in West Monroe. Rev. Bonner's life goal was ministering to people and witnessing for Christ. He is preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Bonner; and by his son, Jeff Bonner.
Survivors include his daughter, Tammy Smith; son, Scott Bonner and wife Kelly; grandchildren, Bradley Harper, Courtney Murtagh and husband Trey, and Claire, Kate, Olivia and Ginny Bonner; great grandchildren, Harper and Virginia Murtagh.
Pallbearers will be Scott Thomas, Steve Hendrix, Ronald Edwards, Tom Bonner, Billy Taylor, Monty Pinton, and Paul Henssey.
Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Monday February 15, 2016 at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in West Monroe.
Memorials may be made to Baptist Children's Home or the International Mission Board.

LUCILLE BONNER
News Star World - April 22, 2014
Funeral service for Lucille Bonner, age 89, of Monroe, LA will be 10AM, Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove with Rev. Mikie Cheshier officiating. Interment will be in the Redwing Cemetery near Oak Grove. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 5PM - 9PM at Cox Funeral Home.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Harry Lee Bonner; parents, William Lott Ivey and Cornelia Elizabeth Smythe Ivey; granddaughter, Chasey McMullen; several brothers and sisters.
Mrs. Lucille was a member of New Destiny Assembly of God Church in Monroe, LA. She was active in the Eastern Star for over 60 years. She wrote a column in the West Carroll Gazette for the Fiske Union community. She was owner and operator of the Fiske Union Grocery Store. After selling the store, she was employed at Westside Grocery for over 30 years. Most of all she was a devoted pipeliners' wife.
Lucille is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Jerry Donohue of Oak Grove, LA, Judy Lynn and Tom Crazovich of Monroe, LA, Jane and Bernard Spruell of West Monroe, LA, Cindy and Troy Jones of Sterlington, LA; 5 grandchildren, Chad Spruell, Brittany Raffray, Haylea Amason, Erik McMullen, Devin McMullen; 9 great-grandchildren, Trent Raffray, Caleb Raffray, Bradyn Raffray, Blake McMullen, Rance Amason, Beau Spruell, Brooklyn Amason, Payton McMullen, Heidi Raffray; special friend, Amanda Lilley.
Pallbearers will be Trent Raffray, Caleb Raffray, Ken Amason, Tony Smith, Jason Strong, Dabo Graves.
[Lucille was born in West Monroe, Louisiana on Mar. 3, 1925. She departed on Apr. 20, 2014 and resided in Monroe, LA.]

RAY BONNER
News Star World - February 28, 2017
Funeral services for Mr. Ray Bonner, of Monroe, LA., will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 2, 2017 at the Chapel of Cox Funeral Home of Bastrop with Rev. David Willoughby officiating. Interment will follow at the Beulah Cemetery, Fiske Union Community, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 1st, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Charles Ray Bonner was born May 14, 1936 in Oak Grove, LA. to the late Grover Woodrow Bonner and Emma Chelette Bonner. He passed away February 26, 2017 in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Bonner is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Kenneth Eldon Joles and Jerry Bonner.
Ray was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Monroe and a retired manager with Roger-Pinton Firestone. He was an active member of Masonic Lodge Robert Cretney #420 and the Monroe Scottish Rite Bodies. A loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather he will be missed by all who knew him.
Mr. Bonner is survived by his wife of sixty years, Ann Bonner of Monroe, LA; his son, Rocky Bonner (Jeanette) of Bastrop, LA; sister, Helen Marie Brown of Oak Grove, LA; brother, Don Bonner of Bastrop, LA. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Belinda Moore (Al), Melisa Riley (Jerry Bonner), Douglas Pruitt, Shannon Polheimus (Ron); and seven great-grandchildren.
Serving as pallbearers are Jay Holton, Eric Holton, Bruce Bonner, Barry Bonner, Ricky Joles, and Nathaniel Willoughby.

ROBERT FRANK BONNER, SR.
News Star World - Apr 25, 2009
Funeral services for Mr. Robert Frank Bonner, Sr., 88, of Monroe, will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, April 25, 2009, at Northminster Church with Rev. Welton Gaddy officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mr. Bonner passed away Friday, April 24, 2009.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-seven years, Sharon Bonner; son, Robert Frank Bonner, Jr.; two daughters, Latina Bonner Robinson and husband Douglas, and Cathy Crenshaw and husband Charles Christian; two grandsons, John Robinson and wife Genia, and Jeffrey Robinson and wife Cindy; and eight great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Saturday from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM at the church.

BETTY JEAN BONNETT
News Star World - January 03, 2016
Funeral services for Betty Jean Bonnett will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, January 5, 2016 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Jimmy Piston will officiate. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Choudrant, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.
Betty Jean loved being with her family, playing chicken foot at church, watching westerns and spending time with her friend Shirley.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Willie F. Bonnett; brothers, Willie "Bill" Smith and Carl Smith; sisters, Lillian Pardue and Martha Hinton. She is survived by her son, Herman Bonnett Sr. and wife Wanda; grandson, Herman Bonnett Jr. and wife Heather; granddaughter, Ashley Littleton and husband David; 3 great grandchildren, Tyler Bonnett, Justin Bonnett, and Samuel Littleton; brother, James "Smitty" Smith and wife Joyce; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday, January 4, 2016 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.

DOROTHY VIRGINIA BONNETT
News Star World - April 11, 2017
Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Virginia Bonnett, age 88, will be held Friday, April 14, 2017 at 10 AM at First Assembly of God with Bro. Ricky Bonnett and Bro. Dusty Walker officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home.
Mrs. Bonnett, a retired nurse and a homemaker passed away Monday, April, 10, 2017. Mrs. Bonnett was a member of First Assembly of God. She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Billy McKoin; sisters, Nadine David, Amelia Hales; son, Mickey Bonnett; and a granddaughter, Suprena Bonnett Lynn.
Mrs. Bonnett is survived by her husband, George Bonnett; sons, Wayne Bonnett and wife Reta of Manor, TX, Russel Bonnett and wife Wanda of Monroe, LA; daughter-in-law, Irene Bonnett of Monroe, LA; brothers, Charles McKoin and wife Evelyn of Monroe, LA, Bobby McKoin and wife Louise of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Angela Bonnett Smith and husband Frankie, Ricky Bonnett and wife Angela, Neil Bonnett, Sharon Bonnett Vaupel and husband Tim, Amanda Bonnett Sharp and husband John, Jacquelyn Bonnett Murray and husband Michael; twelve great grandchildren; and one great-great grandson.
The family will receive friends from 6 PM until 8 PM Thursday at Golden Funeral Home.

HERMAN L. BONNETT
News Star World - August 30, 2016
Funeral services for Herman L. Bonnett, Sr., will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Harvest Assembly of God Church. Pastor John Nocera and Bro. Erik Crain will officiate. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Choudrant, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.
Herman was born October 26, 1957 in Ouachita Parish and passed away August 28, 2016 in West Monroe. He was preceded in death by his parents; Willie and Betty Bonnett. Herman had worked in the folding carton industry for over 40 years and was currently employed with Graphic Packaging. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and outdoorsman and loved camping and antique cars.
Herman is survived by his wife, Wanda Bonnett; children, Herman Bonnett Jr. and wife Heather, Ashley Bonnett Littleton and husband David; 3 grandchildren; Tyler Lee Bonnett, Justin Blake Bonnett and Samuel David Littleton.
Pallbearers will be David Littleton, Kenneth Martin, Brian Redl, Jr. Baugh, Tom McKee and Stanley Thompson.
The family would also like to offer special thanks to Herman's work family and church family for all the support, help and prayers during this time.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 30, 2016 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Harvest Assembly of God Church.

KENNETH L. BONNETTE, SR.
News Star World - December 29, 2008
Funeral services for Mr. Kenneth L. Bonnette, Sr., 80, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, December 29, 2008 at Pleasant Hill Church, West Monroe with Rev. Lamar Cranston, Rev. George Jacobs, and Rev. Michael Sims officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery.
Mr. Bonnette was a member of Pleasant Hill Church and a veteran of the United States Navy. His passions were fishing, helping people in need, family, and supporting his grandchildren at West Monroe Rebels softball and basketball games, Calvary football, and West Ouachita High School. He was a born salesman and worked at Sears and Roebuck for 42 years. He was a generous man but always lived within his means.
Mr. Bonnette always put the Lord first in his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Eva K. Bonnette; daughter, Donna Marie; and parents, Bill and Elma Bonnette.
He is survived by his children, Janice Reeves and husband, Gene, Ken Bonnette, Jr. and wife, Lisa, Bruce Bonnette and wife, Anne Louise, and Pam Dollar and husband, Doug; grandchildren, Chris Reeves and wife, Ashley, Matthew Reeves, Brynner, Logan, Carly, and Kendall Bonnette, Amber Kimble and husband, Josh, Heather Bonnette and fiancée, Andy Smith, Daniel Bonnette and fiancée, Amy Crocker, Savannah and Alana Dollar; great grandchildren, Connor, Madison, Tori and Luke; and brother, Breard Bonnette and wife, Shirley and their children, Doyle, Sheila, and Angie.
Pallbearers will be Chris Reeves, Matthew Reeves, Brynner Bonnette, Logan Bonnette, Daniel Bonnette, Doyle Bonnette, Gene McCarty, and Kyle White.
Honorary pallbearers will be Pete Messina, Jimmy White, and Howard Brown.
Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until service time at Pleasant Hill Church, West Monroe.
Memorials may be made to Home of Grace P.O. Box 5009, Vancleave, MS 39565 and Alzheimer's Association - Louisiana Chapter 3717 Government Street Ste 7, Alexandria, LA 71302.

OVENIA WILLIAMS BONNETT
News Star World - April 03, 2015
Graveside Services for Mrs. Ovenia Williams Bonnett, 85, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, April 4, 2015 at the Walnut Grove Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Jeff Luellen officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Bonnett was born on January 6, 1930 in Caldwell Parish, LA and passed away on April 1, 2015 in West Monroe, LA. She worked as a Cashier for A&P Grocery for many years and is preceded in death by her husband, Randolph "Jack" Bonnett; sons and daughter, Jesse "Buddy" Bonnett, James "Jimmy" Bonnett, and Linda Bonnett Lambert; and by her granddaughter, Jessica Bonnett.
Survivors include her son, Melvis Alton Bonnett; daughters-in-law, Rhonda Bonnett and Shirley Bonnett; grandchildren, Jackie Bonnett and Scotty Lambert; great grandchildren, Ember Lambert, October Bonnett, and Christine Bonnett; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.
Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

LOIS SANDERS JOHNS BOOKER
News Star World - July 12, 2009
Services for Lois Sanders Johns Booker will be held at 2:00 P. M. on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. with Rev. John Harp and Rev. Bill Page of Brookwood Baptist Church presiding. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA. under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Lois Sanders Johns Booker, 81, died July 11, 2009 at Lifecare Hospital in Shreveport, LA following surgery complications. She was born September 4, 1927, in Winnfield, LA. in the Gaars Mill Community. She attended Gaars Mill School and Welcome Home Baptist Church where she made a profession of faith when she was twelve years old. As a young woman, Miss Lois managed The College Friend, a diner on the campus of Northeast State College, where she enjoyed getting to know the Monroe community. She was encouraged to apply as a Drivers License Examiner Clerk position with the Louisiana Department of Public Safety. She was employed by the State Police Headquarters for the Monroe office and helped open the new West Monroe Office. She was a trailblazer in Louisiana politics and became the first female Supervisor for the Louisiana Department of Public Safety. For 30 years Miss Lois was known as the "Drivers License Lady." Not only did she support the role of public service officials, she entered the political arena in a bid for Alderman of West Monroe. Lois was an active member of the First Baptist Church of West Monroe, as well as being a patron of the Monroe Little Theatre and Miss Louisiana Pageant. She was a regular volunteer for the Glenwood Hospital Ladies Auxiliary, the West Monroe Civic Center, Civil Defense, and West Monroe Lions Club. Lois was well-traveled and enjoyed a great many adventures abroad. She was a board member of Twin City Bank of West Monroe and was named as a Paul Harris Fellow for the Monroe Rotary Club. She served as a Grand High Priestess for the El Lotus Court #82 of the Ladies Oriental Shrine and the Order of the Eastern Star. Her greatest love was working for the Shriners Hospitals. She organized endless parties and hand-made needed bags and quilts for the patients. She enjoyed being Mrs. Claus for their annual Christmas party at the Shriners Hospital in Shreveport. After moving next door to daughter Jo in Shreveport in 1991, Lois became a vital part of the Southern Hills community. She was a member of Brookwood Baptist Church. Lois was an accomplished seamstress and an avid LSU fan. She has always been known for her generosity to others. Her greatest gift to all around her was her never-ending positive spirit of encouragement, love, and support. She counted everything as a blessing and never let others forget how fortunate they were. She was preceded in death by her parents, Viola and Chester Sanders, first husband, Elmer Johns, and second husband, Lewis (P.L.) Booker, and brothers, Robert Sanders, Derald Sanders, Chester Sanders, Jr. and Charles Sanders, and grandson, Richard Alexander. Lois is survived by her daughter Jo and husband Gene Rhymes of Shreveport; granddaughters, Rhonda and husband Todd Alexander of Stephenville, TX. and Shelly Barrett of Bossier City; great-grandchildren, Jennifer Coutee of Weatherford, TX. and Josh Barrett of Bossier City; brothers, Garland and wife Udene Sanders, Don and wife Etta Sanders, sister Doyce and husband George Garner, sisters-in-law Norene Sanders and Bobbie Sanders, numerous nieces and nephews, and many loving friends. The family extends special thanks and gratitude to Dr.Tim Nicholls and all the loving, caring employees of Lifecare Hospital in Shreveport. Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children in Shreveport. Visitation on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 from 12:00 until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.

PATRICK LEWIS BOOKER, SR.
News Star World - October 06, 2015
Funeral Services for Mr. Patrick Lewis "Pat" Booker, Sr., of Calhoun, LA will be held 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, October 7, 2015 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Jon Tellifero officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Calhoun, LA.
Patrick Lewis "Pat" Booker, Sr. passed away Sunday, October, 4, 2015. He was born June 17, 1939 in Shreveport to Alice Camp and Perry Lewis (P.L.) Booker.
Pat was a prominent businessman in the Monroe/Northeast Louisiana area for the last 45 years. Following his service to his country with the US Army, he graduated from LSU in Baton Rouge with a chemical engineering degree. He was the owner of Richland Morris Insurance Agency and former owner of BECO, Inc. He was a founding member of the Bayou Kennel Club, Northeast LA Rotary Club, LSU Alumni Association, Past-President of the Strauss Little Theater and Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board. Pat had many passions in life but none more than his love for LSU athletics and his time coaching Monroe Youth Baseball and Gray "Y" Football. He was known by his grandchildren as Gramps and PaPaw, "Coach Booker" by the many children he coached over the years, and Booker to his friends, all of which he cherished.
He leaves behind a wife of 49 years, Ruth Booker; sons and daughters-in law, Patrick and Shelley Booker (wife)-Shreveport, Michael and Linda Booker (wife)- Calhoun; brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Peggy Booker of Houston, TX; and grandchildren Morgan, Mary Alice and Emma Booker-Shreveport and Mike Booker-Calhoun.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Dollar, Kirby Price, David Verlander, Shannon Harkins, Stephen Walker and Rob Garner.
Honorary Pallbearers are Bob Kostelka, Jim Dimos, David Erskine, Fred King, Billy Foster, Harry Pankey, Dr. Jay Weiss and S. J. Shlosman.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

JOSEPH ROBERT BOOLES
News Star World - December 5, 2008
Graveside services for Mr. Joseph Robert Booles, age 87, of Ruston will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, December 6, 2008 at Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Officiating the service will be Rev. Rolly Walker.
Mr. Booles was born September 15, 1921 and passed away December 4, 2008 after a brief illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Erie Booles; two sisters: Velma Gray and Frances Matthews; one brother: Carlton Booles; and one granddaughter: Amy Leigh Myers.
Mr. Booles was a native of Bernice and lived in Ruston where he had retired as an instrument technician from Louisiana Tech, School of Engineering. He was a Veteran of World War II, Army Air Force, a member of the American Legion, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Ruston Lodge #106 F &AM, past master of Bernice Lodge #239, charter member of Barak Shrine Temple, Monroe. He was also a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, a charter member of the NE Louisiana Chapter of SAR, and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Wilma Smith Booles, daughter and son-in-law: Cheryl Booles Myers and Dave Myers of Ruston; granddaughter: Jennifer Myers Yates and husband Troy of Katy, TX; nieces and Nephews: Carlynne Boyer, Anita Binns, and Harold Booles all of AR, Jerry Mathews of Farmerville, and Edith Ann Adkins of Bernice.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M to 7:00 P.M. Friday, December 5, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA.

WILMA SMITH BOOLES
News Star World - January 14, 2017
Wilma Smith Booles, 97, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Graveside services, directed by Kilpatrick Funeral Home, will be held Sunday, January 15, 2017 at 2 o'clock in Greenwood Cemetery with Reverend Rolly Walker officiating.
Wilma was born in Braxton, Mississippi, on April 28,1919. She was preceded in death by her parents Harvey and Lizzie Smith, sisters Birdie Smith and Winnie Smith Cooley, and granddaughter Amy Leigh Myers.
Wilma was a graduate of Crosley Elementary, Ouachita Parish High School, and Northwestern State University. She earned a master's degree from Oklahoma State University and was the first person to earn a specialist degree in education from Louisiana Tech University. She was a retired business education teacher from Ouachita Parish High School, Louisiana Tech University, and Ruston High School.
Wilma was married for 48 years to Joseph Robert Booles, who preceded her in death. Surviving relatives include a niece, Cindy Cooley Clark (Mike) and a step-daughter, Cheryl Booles Myers (Dave) of Ruston. Other relatives include a granddaughter Jennifer Myers Yates (Troy) and children Kennedy and Kaden of Fulshear, Texas; great-niece Melissa Clark Whitworth (Andrew) and children Sarah, Drew, Michael, and Katherine of Choudrant, and great-nephew Jeremy Clark (Shelley) and children Tanner and Hayden of Ruston.
Wilma was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church as well as a former member of the Rachel Circle of United Methodist Women and the Abundant Life Sunday School class. She had held membership in Lincoln Parish Retired Teachers and Louisiana State Retired Teachers and was also a charter member of the Lincoln Parish Genealogical Society. She and her husband enjoyed genealogical research and produced several family history books that she loved to show to her friends.
The family thanks Barbara Kimble for her special care of Mrs. Booles while she lived at The Arbor and also Dr. Mark Blackwelder and his nurse, Kim Edmiston, who provided her medical care for many years. Special appreciation is extended to Margaret Ann James, Rusty Green, Michael and Catherine Ramsey, as well as the members of the Abundant Life Sunday School class at Trinity United Methodist Church for their visits, cards, notes, special treats, and flowers. Your remembrances during the past years brightened many of her days. We also thank Wanda Shelby for the faithful love, attention, and countless acts of kindness shown to Wilma during her time at the Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. For the compassionate care she received from Premier Hospice, the family offers deepest appreciation.
Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Clark, Dave Myers, Jeremy Clark, and Troy Yates.

MARY ANN BOONE
News Star World - Feb 26, 2009
Services for Mrs. Mary Ann Winstead Boone, age 64 of Columbia, will be 10:00 AM on Thursday, February 26, 2009 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Bro. Bruce Underwood officiating. Interment will follow at Cross Roads Cemetery in Grayson. Mrs. Boone was born in Winnsboro on June 29, 1944 to the union of Van Frederick and Flossie Mae Williamson Winstead and passed from this life on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at St. Francis North Hospital in Monroe. She was a member of Bosco Baptist Church and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, her son; Carlton Glen Boone, grandson; Adam Nelson Williams, granddaughter; Melissa Ann Boone, sister; Glenda Sue Wolf and two brothers; Claude Earl Winstead and Donald Gene Winstead. Survivors include three sons; Daniel Boone and wife, Cheryl of Columbia, Joel Lynn Boone, Jr. of Holum and James Edward Boone of Franklin Parish, daughter; Linda Ann Boone Spangler and husband, Delbert Ellis of Corey, two brothers; Buddy Winstead and wife, Betty of Hebert and Van "Bo" Winstead of Liddieville, six sisters; Louise Ellcey and husband, Brice of Many, Grace Wolf and husband, Bud of Zachary, Velma Tucker of Columbia, Mildred Paul and husband, JK of Pioneer, Martha Hilburn and husband, Carl of Hebert and Sandra Winstead of Winnsboro, six grandchildren; Heather Leiane Brown, Crystal Lyn Gant, James Edward Boone, Jr., Nathan Willard Boone, Vivian Pearl Boone and Ashley Boone and two great- grandchildren; Addie Boone and Lillian Isabelle Autery. Pallbearers will be William H. Barnes, Jr., Ethan Cody Barnes, Zachary Owen Barnes, David Tucker, Ronnie Tucker and Shane Hide. Honorary pallbearers will be Cody Hide and Mike Hilburn.

BRUCE RICHARD BOOTH
News Star World - April 08, 2016
Funeral services for Bruce Richard Booth will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Greater Apostolic Church of Chatham, LA with interment to follow at Greater Apostolic Church Cemetery.
Bruce was born on August 8, 1948 in West Monroe, LA and passed away on April 6, 2016 in West Monroe, LA. He was preceded in death by his father, R. J. Booth. Bruce was an avid sportsman. He loved to hunt, fish, and run dogs. He loved his family and friends. He was a retired plumber, business owner of Twin City Plumbing of 40 years.
He is survived by his mother, Minnie Booth; daughter Michelle Speller and husband, Eddie; son, Thad Booth and wife Jenny; sisters, Shirley Salsbury and husband, Carl, Brenda Sweet and husband, Steven, Peggy Stuckey and husband, Earl; grandchildren, Emily Knighten, James Speller, Austin Booth, Abigail Booth, Makenna Booth; great-grandchildren, Bradley Dean Knighten, Charlie Reese Speller; special nephew, Zachary Gilbert; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
There will be a visitation from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Friday, April 8, 2016 at the Pentecostals of the Twin Cities, West Monroe, LA.
Pallbearers will be: Joey Brown, David Brown, Wayne Moore, Marty Moore, James Speller, Trey Knighten, and Adam Robert.
Honorary pallbearers will be: Jack Taylor, Troy Lynch, Roger Rutledge, Wayne Buchans, Jerry Bailey, Tommy McClain, Mike Burke, and Bobby Booth.
The family would like to give a special thanks to all the CNA's and Nurses at Ridgecrest Nursing Home for all their special care and kindness they showed to both Bruce and his family. Special thanks also to Louisiana Hospice for all the care they gave and support to our family.

ERNESTINE B. BOOTH
News Star World - May 06, 2013
Funeral Services for Mrs. Ernestine B. Booth 89 of Farmerville, Louisiana, will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at Farmerville United Methodist Church with Rev. Truman Stagg and Rev. Kurt Auger officiating. Interment will follow at Farmerville City Cemetery under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville.
Mrs. Booth was born on March 19, 1924 in Farmerville, LA and passed away on May 5, 2013 in Farmerville, LA. She was a secretary for over twenty years at Farmerville High School and was a very active member of Farmerville United Methodist Church as well as Triad. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Beal; son, Ronnie Booth; and sister, Margie Beal.
She is survived by her husband of seventy years, Miller Booth of Farmerville, LA; sons, Larry Booth and wife Teresa of Rocky Branch, LA; Scotty Booth and wife Terri of Farmerville, LA; six grandchildren, Kim, Wendy, John, Dori, Joe, and Ben; eight great-grandchildren and several other nieces, nephews, friends and family.
Pallbearers will be Bruce Patton, Caskey Terral, Greg Hicks, David Roan, Todd Futch, and Bobby Fletcher.
Visitation will be held Monday, May 6, 2013, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Farmerville United Methodist.
Planned memorials may be made to Farmerville United Methodist Church.

FRANCIS M. BOOTH
News Star World - July 13, 2016
Funeral Services for Francis M. Booth, 86, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, July 14, 2016 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. James Gardner officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Olive Church Cemetery in West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Booth was born on September 18, 1929 and passed away on July 11, 2016. He served in the United States Army and retired from Graphic Packaging in West Monroe. Mr. Booth loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife, Gennie. Mr. Booth is preceded in death by his parents; step-son, Charles Brumley; and also, by numerous siblings.
Survivors include his wife, Gennie Mae Booth; son, Bobby Booth and wife Kay; granddaughter, Shelly Jones and husband Mark; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.
Memorials may be made to the McClendon Baptist Church Building Fund.

JAMES HAROLD BOOTH
News Star World - July 29, 2020
West Monroe - Funeral services for James Harold Booth, 83, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Watson Baptist Church in West Monroe with Rev. Robert Myatt officiating. Interment will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery in West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Booth was born on February 15, 1937 in West Monroe, La, and died on July 25, 2020 in Springfield, MO. Mr. Booth was retired from Graphic Packaging in West Monroe, LA. He loved to hunt, fish, and garden. He is preceded in death by his father, William Jackson Booth; mother, Addie Booth; and daughter Cynthia Clark.
Survivors include his wife, Frances P. Booth; children, James S. Booth, William R. Booth and wife Terry, and Suzanne Sloan and husband Richard; grandchildren, Alexis Booth, Ashley Booth, Jamie Lee, James Stephen Booth II, John Wesley Booth, Jennifer Ebarb, Carolyn Ann Brown, and James Christopher Sloan.
Pallbearers will be Bobby Booth, Alton Wilhite, Jr., John Wesley Booth, James Stephen Booth II, Ken Phillips, and Doug Kile.
Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. until service time at the church on Thursday, July 30, 2020.

KATHERINE BOOTH
News Star World - January 15, 2014
Funeral services for Katherine Booth, 96, of Archibald, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Cedar Baptist Church, Archibald, LA with Rev. Mike Loveday officiating. Burial will follow in the Lynn Cemetery, Archibald, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Mrs. Katherine was born August 15, 1917 in Start, LA and passed away Sunday, January 12, 2014 in Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Katherine is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Lee Booth, Sr.; daughter, Glenda Faye Keegan; sisters, Betzel Hill, Myrtlene Grant, and Frances Fisher; brothers, Herbert Eppinette and Leamon Eppinette.
Mrs. Katherine was a charter member of the Cedar Baptist Church in Archibald and a member of the Eastern Star in Mangham.
Survivors include her son, Albert Lee Booth, Jr. of Archibald; brother, Hans Eppinette of Galena, MO; granddaughters, Ashley Booth Odom and husband, Bryan and Lisa Carey and husband, Chris; great granddaughters, Katherine Carey and Aynsley Belle Sweet; special niece, Sharon Booth; and a host of nieces and nephews.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Frances Sims, Betty Chapman, Patricia Johnson, and Janice Yelverton. And a special thanks to Dr. Ronald Hubbard and his staff.
Pallbearers are Frank Hatch, Stevie Gray, Winston Gable, Lamar Hillis, Ed Tyler, and Steve Archibald. Honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons of Cedar Baptist Church.
Visitation is 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Wednesday at Cedar Baptist Church, Archibald.

MILLER BOOTH
News Star World - December 06, 2016
Funeral services for Mr. Miller Booth will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at Farmerville United Methodist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Hank Hamilton assisted by Rev. Don Reeves. Interment will follow in Farmerville City Cemetery, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of Farmerville.
He was born on February 21, 1922 to Zack and Clara Booth and passed away on December 4, 2016 after a lengthy illness. Miller retired from the IMC plant. He was married for over 70 years to Ernestine prior to her death. He also served in the United States Army Air Corps, played baseball with the Big 8, and enjoyed hunting and fishing on D'Loutre. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Ernestine Beal Booth, his son Ronnie Booth, his siblings, Ernest Booth, Arvee Fletcher, and Billy Jack Booth.
He is survived by his sons, Larry Booth and wife Teresa and Scotty Booth and wife Terri, all of Farmerville; his grandchildren, Kim, Wendy, Joe, Dori, and Ben and six great-grandchildren, step grandson John Salter and family and brother Coy Booth and his wife Edna.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Farmerville United Methodist Church.
The family extends sincere appreciation to the staff at Arbor Rose and Arbor Lake for the special time and care for our loved one.

VAN BRANTLEY BOOTH
News Star World - July 10, 2016
Van Booth passed away Saturday, June 25, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, surrounded by his family. He was 60.
Van was born Nov. 23, 1955, in Ruston to Ossie and Ernest Booth. He graduated from Farmerville High School then attended Louisiana Tech, where he graduated with a degree in graphic design. Van was a season ticket holder to Lady Techsters basketball since before he graduated in 1977. He was one of their most loyal fans.
His work took him to many places, but he loved Alabama the most. He became an avid 'Bama fan for more than 25 years.
Eighteen years ago he moved to West Monroe and went to work for The News-Star. At the time of his passing, Van was still working for Gannett. He also worked for the Farmerville Gazette.
Van had a deep love for people and animals. He was a sweet, gentle man whom you couldn't help but love. He will be missed by many friends and his family.
He is survived by his twin sister, Ann, and her son, Brantley; his brothers, Charlie and wife Martha, and Gary and wife Sharon; two uncles, Miller Booth and Coy Booth and wife Edna; an aunt, Ruby; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in the death by his parents; grandparents Mack and Docia Brantley and Zack and Clara Booth; uncles Billy Jack Booth and Jessie Brantley; aunts Arvee Fletcher, Mary Jane Brantley and Doyle Johnson; and several cousins.
A cremation has already taken place. A date for a memorial service will be announced later.
Memorials can be sent to the Union Parish Humane Society, P.O. Box 1073, Farmerville, LA, 71241.

ALVIN BOOTHE, JR.
News Star World - January 21, 2016
Funeral Services for Alvin E. Boothe, Jr., 59, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, January 22, 2016 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Adam Stanfield officiating. Interment will follow in the Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens in West Monroe, LA.
Alvin was born on December 3, 1956 and passed away on January 19, 2016. Alvin is preceded in death by his parents, Alvin E. Boothe, Sr. and Alice Marie Boothe.
Alvin took medical retirement from Graphic Packaging after 37 years of service. Throughout his life, he loved to fish and hunt, and he enjoyed nature.
Survivors include his wife, Bessie Semmes Boothe; son, Daniel Slade Boothe and wife, Jennifer and their children, Drake, Jenna, and Jaida; his daughter, Kimberly Cummings Loe and husband, Tommy and their son, Alexander.
Pallbearers will be Eddie Hux, Cecil Willis, James Morehead, David Breithaupt, Tommy Loe, and James Nappier. Honorary Pallbearers will be Tom Davenport, Tommy Semmes, Sr., Tommy Semmes, Jr., and Wade Thompson.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or any other charity of your choice.
His family would like to thank the many doctors, nurses, and therapists at Glenwood Hospital who took such good care of him during his illness and would especially like to thank Dr. Lowery Thompson who treated him for many years.

DORETTA COOPER BOOTHE
News Star World - January 08, 2014
Funeral services for Doretta Cooper Boothe, 90, of Harrisonburg, LA will be held be held at Rosin Creek Pentecostal Church in Harrisonburg, LA on Thursday, January 9, 2014, at 1:00 pm with Rev. A.J. Kimball and Rev. George Boothe officiating under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.
Doretta was called home on January 5, 2014. She was born on July 8, 1923, in Wisner, LA to the late Henry Cooper and Alpha Roberts Cooper.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis "Son" Boothe; daughter Carmen Elaine Doles; brothers, Donnye Cooper and Travis Cooper and sisters, Sue Elaine Cooper, Estelle Cooper Boothe, and Maggie Cooper Roberts.
Mrs. Boothe passed away at Plantation Oaks Nursing Home in Wisner, LA. She retired from the Catahoula Parish Library with 33 years of service. Following her retirement she continued to volunteer at the library. She was a devout Christian and a member of Rosin Creek Pentecostal Church. She was a youth leader and Sunday school teacher for over 50 years. She loved her Lord and she loved people. She was well known and loved by everyone in her community. She was kind and helpful to everyone.
She is survived by three sons: Leo Boothe and wife Kim of Dunbarton, LA; Shelby R. Boothe of King Salmon, Alaska; Ellis M. Boothe, Jr. and wife Marybeth of Jonesville, LA; and son in law, Pat Doles of Rosepine, LA.; 2 Sisters: Katie Cooper Crain of Winnsboro, LA and Nobie Coper Rowley of Wisner, LA.; 11 Grandchildren: Patrick Boothe of Washington, D.C.; Christopher Boothe of Vidalia, LA; Joseph Boothe of Arlington, VA; Barry Boothe and wife Michelle of Harrisonburg, LA Jincy Newman and husband David; James Doles of Rosepine, LA; Wiley and Ellisa Boothe of Jonesville, LA; Allie, Wyatt, and Lara Boothe of Dunbarton, LA; Joni McKenzie and husband Alan of Baton Rouge, LA.; 4 Great Grandchildren: Cade Newman of Hickam Air Force Base, HI; and Katherine Newman of Rosephine, LA; Ava and Addison McKenzie of Baton Rouge, LA.
Pallbearers will be grandchildren, Patrick Boothe, Chris Boothe, Joey Boothe, Barry Boothe, Wiley Boothe, Wyatt Boothe, and James Doles.
Honorary Pall Bearers: Cade Newman, Richard Mayo, Raymond Roberts, Chester Cooper, Dennis and Dallas Crain, Dora Smith, DeLaine Self, Katie Gordon
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Rosin Creek Pentecostal Church or the Catahoula Parish Library or charity of your choice .
The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until 10:00p.m. on Wednesday January 8th at the Rosin Creek Pentecostal Church with visitation before the service on Thursday, January 9th from 11:00a.m. until the service at 1:00 p.m.

LOIS BOOTHE
News Star World - April 20, 2014
Funeral services for Lois C. Boothe, 90, of Harrisonburg, LA. will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday April 21, 2014 at Myers Bend Pentecostal Church, Harrisonburg, LA. Interment will follow in the Joe Boothe Cemetery in Harrisonburg, LA visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00 PM April 20, 2014 at Myers Bend Pentecostal Church. Services will be under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro, LA with Rev. Tommy Cotten, Jr., Rev. Bill Cotten, and Rev. Chad Franklin officiating.
Mrs. Boothe, Homemaker, was born Feb. 28, 1924 in Harrisonburg, LA. and passed away April 17, 2014 in Vidalia, LA.
Mrs. Boothe is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Valentine "Jeff" Boothe; her parents, Allen Butler Cotten and Maude Mae Frith Cotten; daughter Sharlene Boothe Ferguson; son, Lloyd Dane Boothe, sisters Addie B. Refrow, Mary Boothe and Tommie Jean Franks; brothers, Tommy B Cotten, Sr., Leamon Cotten and Darwin Cotten.
Lois is survived by daughters, Jeffie Lane Boothe of Flagstaff, Arizona, Ramona Gay Koch and husband Jerry of Monterey, Louisiana, and Lana June Hom and husband Tony of Las Crusces, New Mexico; sons, Teddy Valentine Boothe and wife Gratchel of Winnsboro, Louisiana, and Garry Jeff Boothe and wife Shannon of Harrisonburg, Louisiana; brothers, Rev. Bill Cotten and wife Maude Ella of Sicily Island, Louisiana, Jesse H. Cotten and wife Ella Mae of Columbia Louisiana, Bobby Glenn Cotten and wife Irene of Harrisonburg, Louisiana; sisters, Elizabeth C. Boothe of Camden, Tennessee, Billie Nell Nobles and husband Houston of Harrisonburg, Louisiana, 35 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, and 51 great great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers are Grandsons, Anthony Hom, Chris Hom, Vestal Ferguson, Jr., Joel Ferguson, Andy Boothe, Alex Boothe, James Koch, and Shane Boothe. Honorary Pallbearers are Jerry Koch, Tony Hom, and Vestal Ferguson Sr.
Lois was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was blessed with a witty and wonderful sense of humor and was a wonderful cook. She will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her.

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