Obituaries BRACK - BRAZZEL

VIRGINIA BURYL BRACK
News Star World - February 1, 2009
Memorial services for Virginia Buryl Brack, 76, of West Monroe, La. will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, February 2, 2009, at Westlakes Seventh Day Adventist Church, 202 Winterpark Dr., West Monroe, LA, with Pastor Bryan Laeu, Pastor John Taylor, and Pastor Jack Fry officiating. Interment arrangements are incomplete
Ms. Brack died January 31, 2009 at St. Francis Medical Center.
Buryl was a member of the Westlakes Seventh Day Adventist Church in West Monroe, LA for many years. She was retired from South Central Bell after 35 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her father, Buryl Brack; Mother, Minnie Mae Brack Perkins; step-father, Albert Perkins; Sister, Evelyn Brack Measeles; Nephew, Barry Perkins USMC; and Step-Sister, Ola Mae Boyett.
Survivors: Step-Sister, Marguerite Perkins DeCell; Step-Brother, Lydell (Bill) Perkins; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the Westlakes Seventh Day Adventist Church in West Monroe, LA.

EARL BRADDOCK
News Star World - March 10, 2013
Funeral services for Mr. Earl Braddock, 87, will be 2pm Sunday at Warsaw Baptist Church with Rev. Jeff Sykes and Rev. Bucky Curry officiating. Interment will follow at Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home.
Mr. Braddock was born in Caldwell Parish, LA on May 11, 1925 and passed from this life at the Northeast LA War Veterans Home on Friday March 8, 2013 after an extended illness.
He was a resident of Madison Parish, retired farmer and welder; a member of First Baptist Church Sterlington and the Crowville Masonic Lodge; he served with the United States Navy during WWII. He was an avid outdoorsman with a passion for hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his wife of almost 64 years Betty H. Braddock; daughters Nieda Paylor and Evelyn Richardson; sister Ola Stevens; grandchildren Jennifer and Vanessa Paylor; also survived by a host of nieces and nephews.
Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation for friends will be Saturday 5pm until 8pm at the church.

ELVIN EDWARD BRADDOCK
News Star World - July 20, 2015
Funeral services for Elvin Edward Braddock, 84, of Rocky Branch, will be held at 10:00am Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, with Bro. Paul Carter and Bro. Larry Eubanks officiating. Interment will be at Rocky Branch Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.
Elvin, a United States Army Veteran and heavy machinery operator, was born December 27, 1930, in Holum, Louisiana and passed away July 17 at the Northeast Louisiana Veterans Home in Monroe. He served his country in the Korean Conflict, being honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant First Class. Elvin enjoyed fishing at the family pond, working with his tractor and loved animals of all kinds.
He is preceded in death by his father, Vernie Edward Braddock; mother, Viola Fisher Braddock Barnett and husband, Arvad; his twin brother, Melvin Braddock; and a baby brother.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Mildred Braddock; children, Linda McKinley and husband, Dale; Gary Braddock and wife, Carolyn; Donna Crocker and husband, Tracy; stepchildren, Eddie Price and wife, Keri; Timothy Price; and Kim Blackman and husband, Keith; grandchildren, Carl McKinley; Kevin McKinley; Roy Dale McKinley and wife, Jessica; Jeremy Kent and wife, Samantha; Krystal Williams and husband, Casey; Sonya Murphy; Casey Gordon and husband, Kenny; Jesse Price and wife, Emily; Leslie Plauche and husband, Cory; Halie Keiffer, Jared Blackman; Austin Blackman; Timothy Price, Jr.; Bobby Price; and Robert Price; 8 great grandchildren; brothers, Dewey Braddock and wife, Pauline; and Rueben Braddock and wife, Joyce; sisters-in-law, Kay Telano and Grace Braddock; and numerous other family and friends, as well as his loving canine companions, Ruger and Daisy.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons.
Visitation is Monday from 5:00-8:00pm at the funeral home.
The family would like to give special thanks to Twila, Tammy, Kenny, JoAnn and the other special caregivers at the Northeast Louisiana Veterans Home for all of the care and special attention they gave Elvin.

FLORENCE BETHRA BRADDOCK
News Star World - December 11, 2014
Funeral Services for Mrs. Florence Bethra Braddock, age 93 of Grayson, will be held at 10 AM Friday, December 12, 2014 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia, LA with Bro. Wiston "Pete" McCarty officiating. Interment will follow in the Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson, LA. Visitation will be Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia, LA from 4 PM until 8 PM. Mrs. Braddock was born January 10, 1921 in Liddieville, LA to the union of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Lindsey and passed from this life on December 9, 2014 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, LA. She was a homemaker. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother who will be greatly missed by her family. Mrs. Braddock was a member of Holum Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Marshall Braddock; son, Maurice Braddock; son-in-law, James Lowrey and daughter-in-law, Bonnie Braddock. Survivors include her sons: Berl Braddock and wife, Myrtis of Grayson; Lawrence Ray Braddock and wife, Helen of Grayson; Benny Braddock and wife, Jimmie of Grayson; Mark Braddock and wife, Alice of Grayson; daughters: Elaine Simons and husband, James of Grayson; Maurine Lowrey of Sterlington; Marjorie Cain and husband, Rocky of Start; Jean Crain and husband, Dale of Grayson; eighteen grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and a number of great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be grandsons: Carl Simons, Kim Simons, Ray Braddock, Stephen Braddock, Brad Crain, Wesley Crain, Kyle Crain, Matt Braddock, and Kevin Lowrey. The family asks that any planned memorials be made to the Holum Baptist Church Building Fund.

SYBIL BRADDOCK
News Star World - August 30, 2016
Graveside services for Sybil Braddock, 81, of Monroe, will be held at 11:30 AM Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Mount Rose Cemetery, Grayson, LA with Rev. Clyde Sanchez and Bro. Dilan Braddock officiating.
Mrs. Braddock was born October 8, 1935 and passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at MD Anderson Hospital in Houston, TX.
Mrs. Braddock was a longtime member of Bayou Oaks Baptist Church where she was always very active. She volunteered for many years at various churches and schools. She was also a volunteer worker for The Parkinson's Disease Foundation. She was an employee of True Light Lighting Company where she worked in the shipping department. Along with attending church and volunteering, she also enjoyed gardening as much as possible.
Mrs. Braddock was preceded in death by her father, Odom Fisher; mother, Hazel Fisher; husband of 53 years, Pete Braddock; and brother, Leon Fisher.
Survivors include her son, Rick Braddock and wife Laura; grandchildren, Dilan and Amanda Braddock; and sister, Mary Humphreys.
Visitation will be 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia LA with procession to Mount Rose Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Marshall Fisher, Dilan Braddock, Kenny Travis, Clay Robertson, Luke Jimenez, and Chris Robertson.
Memorials may be made to Bayou Oaks Baptist Church, Monroe, LA.

WILLIE RICHARD BRADDOCK
News Star World - March 07, 2013
Willie Richard Braddock, formerly of Monroe, Louisiana passed away in Houston, Texas on Tuesday, January 29, 2013. He was born on November 8, 1928, in Mer Rouge, Louisiana. After graduating from high school in Mer Rouge, he served in the United States Marine Corps. Following his military service he worked as a brick mason. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana. He served as an agent for the Internal Revenue Service from 1965 until his retirement.
Willie was an avid lover of the outdoors. He especially enjoyed bow hunting and duck hunting. He was a masterful chef specializing in grilled steaks and barbecued chicken, but he considered his barbecue sauce to be the height of his culinary skills.
Willie is preceded in death by his parents William and Clara Braddock; his brother James Braddock; and his sister Lena Wallace.
He is survived by his two sons, John Braddock and his wife Kathy, James Braddock and his wife Jacqueline; and four grandchildren, Lauren, Rachel, William and Emma Braddock.
He is also survived by his brothers William Braddock and Thomas Braddock and sisters Martha Ramsden, Louise Forbes, Dorothy Goudeau, Pearl Thigpen; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at two o'clock in the afternoon on Saturday, the 9th of March at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 1200 Lamy Lane, Monroe, Louisiana 71201. Immediately following, all are invited to greet the family during a reception to be held at 605 Louisville Avenue, Monroe, Louisiana.
In lieu of customary remembrances and for those desiring, memorial contributions may be directed to Houston Hospice Development Department, 1905 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, Texas 77030; or to the charity of one's choice.

GLORIA K. BRADFORD
News Star World - July 09, 2014
Funeral services for Gloria K. Bradford, 91, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, July 10, 2014, at Sacred Heart Church with Rev. Richard Norsworthy officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mrs. Bradford died Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at St. Francis Downtown.
Mrs. Bradford was preceded in death by her son, William Bradford; and parents Charles H. and Eleanor Gehlhausen Koerner.
Survivors include children, Colleen Bradford, Charles Bradford; 8 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Wednesday, July 9, 2014 with a Vigil Wake at 6:00 PM at the funeral home.

JUDY MONICA BLACKMAN BRADFORD
News Star World - June 07, 2012
Funeral services for Judy Monica Blackman Bradford will be held at 2 P.M. Friday, June 8, 2012 in the chapel of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop, LA. Officiating will be Bro. Paul Carter along with Bro. Ruben Weaver, pastor of Faith Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 5 P.M. until 8 P.M. Thursday, June 7, 2012 at Golden Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Bastrop.
Judy was born December 20, 1951 in Bastrop to Jimmie and Dorothy Mayo Blackman and is preceded in death by her father. Judy passed away peacefully on Monday, June 4, 2012 in Tulsa, OK where she had undergone treatment.She had devoted her life to her family, her career and spending her time with numerous friends and relatives. She had worked as office manager in the automobile industry, serving the last decade at Sparks Nissan-Kia in Monroe, LA. She was regarded as one of the most highly qualified in her field, and was loved by all who worked with her.
Judy is survived by her husband, Keith Ivy Bradford; her mother, Dorothy Ann Mayo Blackman; daughter, Shelly Stewart Brabston and husband Tom; granddaughters, Lauren and Taylor Brabston; sister, Janet Blackman Harper and niece Breanna Harper; step-sons, Mike Bradford and wife Angie, Bill Bradford and wife Jennie, Jonathan Bradford and wife Gwen, George Bradford and wife Phensri; a step-daughter, Charlotte Bradford and eight step-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Billy Hayman, Greg Hayman, Larry Blackman, David Haddock, Hymie Bradford, George Bradford, K.C. Priest and John H. Harper.
Honorary pallbearers are George Clark, William Sparks, Will Shelby, Justin Yerger, Steve Beasley and Bro. David Chapman.

OSCAR BRADFORD
News Star World - September 13, 2014
Rev. Oscar Bradford, 82, of Monroe, Louisiana, formerly of Jena, was received into Heaven on September 11, 2014, at Glenwood Medical Center.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Melba (McGuffee) Bradford; a daughter, Dawn B. Bartlett; a son, Richard Bradford; two grandchildren, Whitney (Sanson) Stringer and husband Alex, and Payton Sanson; two great grandchildren, Tristan and Emma Kate; a special daughter, Frances Robinson; and a sister, Maxine Mulig and husband James.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM, Saturday, September 13, 2014 in the Chapel of Kinner & Stevens Funeral Home of Jena, La. with Revs. Johnny Funderburk, Warren Eckhardt, and Bobby Hoggat officiating. Interment will follow in the Spring Ridge Cemetery, Aimwell.
Visitation will be held from 8:30AM until time of service on Saturday.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations to be made to Spring Ridge Cemetery; P.O. Box 1 Enterprise, La. 71425 or Pine Grove Cemetery Assoc; 205 Sandy Hollow Loop, Jena, La. 71342

ROSE LAVELLE BRADFORD
News Star World - January 02, 1999
Kilbourne - Rose Lavelle Bradford, 79, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Hill Baptist Church, Terry. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to noon today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne.

BETTYE JO BRADLEY
News Star World - December 4, 1997
Oak Ridge, LA - Services for Bettye Jo Bradley, 65 of Oak Ridge, LA were at 2 p.m. Friday, December 5, 1997 at Rayville First Assembly of God church with Bro. Ron Morein officiating. Burial was in Newton Cemetery. Mrs. Bradley died Tuesday, December 2, 1997 at Richardson Medical Center. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church of Rayville.
She is survived by her husband: C. A. "Simon" Bradley of Oak Ridge; two daughters: Amy McKenzie and husband, Calvin, of Rayville, Anita Bradley of Oak Ridge; two granddaughters; Brandy and Kaylee McKenzie of Rayville; three sisters: Glenda Dunham of Quitman, Charlotte Stanley and Belvie "Sister" Bullock, both of Delhi.
Pallbearers were Jay Dunham, Larry Dunham, Charlie Stanley, Mike Stanley, Billy Johnson, and Kennedy Thornton.

DORIS BRADLEY
News Star World - February 20, 2020
Monroe - Funeral service for Mrs. Doris "Big Mama" Bradley, 87, of Monroe, will be on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of Griffin Funeral Home-West Monroe, with Bro. Tom Lowe and Sammi Smith officiating. The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Harris Cemetery in Crowville, LA, under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home. Big Mama was born on August 6, 1932 and passed from this life on February 16, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband, Nolan "Red" Bradley; brothers, Duane Hooter, Fred Hooter, and Jack Hooter; sisters, Jean Thompson and Sue Hooter. Survivors left to cherish her memory are her children, Kaye Humble and husband Barry, Skiatook OK, Kim Parker, Dallas TX, Phillip Bradley and wife Rebecca, Nashville AR; and cherished friend Lisa Frost, sisters, Jan (Joni) Hardwell, Pineville, LA, Camille Hatch, West Monroe. She survived by 10 grandchildren, 11 great- grandchildren, and 3 great-great- grandchildren. Pallbearers to honor the memory of Mrs. Bradley will be Buddy Frost, Mike Vosburg, Michael Vosburg, Brian Vosburg, Allen Bradley, Jeremy Humble, Nolan Humble.

ETHEL NOLAN BRADLEY
The Monroe News-Star - Monday Feb 14, 1921
The funeral of Mrs. Ethel Nolan Bradley was held this morning from her late residence at 10 o'clock.
Rev. Frank Tripp officiated and interment was in the New City Cemetery.
Mrs. Bradley died Saturday afternoon at 2:15 o'clock after an illness of several weeks. Surviving her are her husband J.B. Bradley, two small children Katherine and Johnnie K; Her mother, Mrs. Nolan, and several sisters. Sympathy is extended the family.

HAROLE NAN BRADLEY
News Star World - April 05, 2015
Funeral services for Harole Nan Bradley, 72, of Brighton, CO, will be held at 3:00 PM, Monday, April 6, 2015 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Mrs. Bradley passed away March 30, 2015 at her home. She was born March 8, 1943 in Monroe, LA to Oscar Hill and Katie Hargrove. She attended grade school in West Monroe and moved to Colorado at the age of 15. She graduated as Salutatorian from Merit-Hotton High School, now Thornton High School. Harole later married Charles Bradley on May 16, 1970 in Denver, CO.
She started her 22 year career at Frontier Airlines in 1967 where she worked auditing airline tickets and became Manager of Revenue Accounting. In her retirement, Harole held various clerical positions.
Harole traveled all over the world with her husband to all of the Pacific Islands, Europe, Scandinavia, Mexico and Canada. In her free time, she loved to read. She was known for being hardworking, kind and caring to everyone she met and she will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Charles, of Brighton and one son, Travis Layne Hill Bradley of Denver. Other survivors include numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Sunday, April 5, 2015 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

HATTIE BRADLEY
News Star World - July 31, 2008
Hattie Bradley, 72 of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Chapel, Monroe. Burial is in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

JAMES BARNIS BRADLEY, JR.
News Star World - May 31, 2015
Services for James Barnis Bradley, Jr., 95, of West Monroe will be held 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, June 2, 2015 in the Feazel Chapel at First Baptist Church, West Monroe with Dr. Woods Watson officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Mr. Bradley was born November 22, 1919 in Covington County, MS and died May 28, 2015 at Rosemont Assisted Living Center in West Monroe, LA. He had a wide range of interests and hobbies, but above all, he loved his family as he was fond of saying. He graduated from Louisiana Tech University in 1941 with Departmental Honors in Accounting, was a founding member of the Tech Collegians student orchestra and an active member of the Louisiana Tech Alumni Association. Mr. Bradley was a commissioned officer in the Navy Supply Corp during World War II, stationed on the island of Saipan in the Pacific and after returning to Monroe, retired from the Naval Reserve as a First Lieutenant Senior Grade. Mr. Bradley was a managing partner with Bradley, Heller & Company, CPA's in Monroe for many years where he envisioned and provided financial and estate planning services well before this practice was commonplace in the accounting profession.
Mr. Bradley was a past member and President of the Rotary Club of West Monroe and past Board Member for the local chapters of the Boy Scouts of America and American Red Cross. He was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church in West Monroe having served as a Lifetime Deacon, youth Sunday school teacher and served on the church Finance Committee. Mr. Bradley was a member of the Tubbs- Ziegler Sunday school class.
In his retirement years while he and Edith lived in Tyler, Texas; and later in Frisco, Texas, he pursued his life-long interest in continuing education, completing certifications for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and Certified Life Underwriter (CLU). He also rekindled his love for music, singing with Edith in their church senior choirs at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler and at First Baptist Church in Frisco as well as after their return to West Monroe, at First Baptist Church. Mr. Bradley was also an avid gardener and inventor, holding numerous patents on consumer and industrial products. He was tirelessly devoted to his family and will be dearly missed until that wonderful reunion in Heaven. He often enthusiastically sang, "We will meet again, don't know when, but we will meet again one sunny day" to the delight of the nursing home staff and friends.
Mr. Bradley was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Edith Beeson Bradley; parents, James Sr. (J.B) and Nancy Carter Bradley; his sister, Dorothy Bradley Cavendish; infant daughter, Susan; and daughter, Nancy Bradley Whitlatch.
Survivors include his daughter, Linda Bradley Norwood and husband Jim of West Monroe; his son, Richard Bradley and wife Sheryl of West Monroe; son-in-law, Blake Whitlatch of Baton Rouge; two nephews, Robert Cavendish and wife Nancy of Buda, TX and Brad Cavendish and wife Tanya of Round Rock, TX; eight grandchildren, Andrea Norwood Pate and husband Josh of West Monroe, Bach Norwood of Dallas, TX, Nick Norwood of Brooklyn, NY, Nicole LeBlanc Arnold and husband Preston of Geismer, LA, Adrienne LeBlanc Maginnis and husband John of Prairieville, LA, Carter LeBlanc and wife Kate of Prairieville, Leah Whitlatch Regan and husband Brandon of Prairieville, and Lauren Bradley of West Monroe; and eight great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Brad Cavendish, Robert Cavendish, Carter LeBlanc, Bach Norwood, Clay Norwood and Nick Norwood. Honorary pallbearers will be the Lifetime Deacons at First Baptist Church of West Monroe; and members of the Tubbs-Ziegler Sunday school class.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M., Monday, June 1, 2015 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
The family also wishes to thank his many attentive and loving care-givers at Rosemont Assisted Living Center and Premier Hospice.
Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home or First Baptist Church of West Monroe.

JIMMY BRADLEY
News Star World - March 07, 2009
Funeral services for Mr. Jimmy Bradley, age 69, of Oak Grove, Louisiana will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, March 8, 2009 at First Baptist Church in Oak Grove. Reverend Carl Gulde will officiate. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove.
Mr. Bradley died Thursday, March 5, 2009 at his residence.
Jimmy was a native and lifelong resident of Oak Grove where he served at the First Baptist Church, Beulah Baptist Church, and Immanuel Christian Fellowship. Jimmy was a graduate of Oak Grove High School and a big fan of Oak Grove athletics. He wrote weekly articles for the West Carroll Gazette "Following The Tigers". He attended Northwestern Louisiana University where he played football and later attended Northeast Louisiana University. He was employed as Customer Service Manager of Ruffin Building Systems for 35 years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Clifton Bradley and Ida Lavelle Watts Bradley; sisters, Doris Bassett and Margaret Jean McFarlin; brothers-in- law, Sartis Bassett, Sammy Jacobs, and Ben McFarlin.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda Bradley of Oak Grove; son and daughter-in- law, Rodney Lowery and Gwen Gunter of Oak Grove; son and daughter-in-law, Josh and Emily Bradley of Oak Grove; daughter and son-in-law, Kandace and Mike Mote of Oak Grove; daughter and son-in-law, Courtney and Roger Bolding of Oak Grove; brother and sister-in-law, Willis and Norma Bradley of Strong, Arkansas; sister, Betty Jo Jacobs of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn and Whitey Davis of Oak Grove; Brother-in-law, Johnny Johnson of Oak Grove and 9 grandchildren.
Pallbearers are nephews.
Family will receive friends between the hours of 5 to 8PM at Cox Funeral Home in Oak Grove.
Memorials may be made to the Jimmy Bradley Memorial Athletic Fund for West Carroll Parish Schools, 6914 Highway 2, Oak Grove, LA 71263.

LELIA MORZOIT BRADLEY
New Star World - May 21, 2017
Lelia Morzoit Bradley, 95, returned to her heavenly home on Friday May 19, 2017. Her devotion to God and family gave her great strength and peace.
A funeral Mass will be held at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church on Monday, May 22nd at 10am, Father Keith Garvin, Celebrant. Visitation will be Sunday, 2-4pm, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Hwy 165 Monroe.
Lelia was born to the late Albert and Mattie Morizot in Shreveport on March 15, 1922. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Andrew Bradley, Jr. and son, James Kenneth.
She is survived by her daughter and son in law, Jo Ann and Tom Deal, their children and families; Brad and Lacey Deal, Oli and Finn; Lauren and Charlie Colvin, John Thomas and Ryan David; her sister Evelyn Morizot Smith and her family.
Lelia was a helper and friend to all, kind, soft-spoken and always smiling. She said her greatest accomplishment was being named "Queen of Goodwill" after her 30 years of service there. She will be dearly missed by those who love her and gather to celebrate their common faith and the fact that she is now at peace with her Creator!
Graveside services will also be held at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Shreveport at 3pm Monday, Deacon Tom Deal presiding, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA.

MARIE MARTIN BRADLEY
News Star World - April 05, 2014
Graveside services for Marie Martin Bradley, 94, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, April 7, 2014, at Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery, Shongaloo, LA, with Robert Bradley officiating, under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mrs. Bradley passed away Thursday, April 3, 2014, at Avalon. She enjoyed flowers and her family and took exceptional care of her husband in his later years.
Mrs. Bradley was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Julius Rosco Bradley, Sr.; and parents, Rayford and Ruth Martin.
Survivors include children, Robert Bradley and wife Gwen, Betty Carver and husband Randall, J.R. Bradley and wife Beverly; eight grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild; and brother, Rodney Martin and wife Francis.

MYRTLE CRUSE BRADLEY
Monroe News Star - September 24, 2002
Myrtle Cruse Bradley, age 95, began her "Celebration of Life" with her Lord and Savior on September 21, 2002. Her parents were Hilton and Molissie Chapman Cruse. She was the fifth of nine children. She loved sports, hunting and fishing. She was married to William Talmadge Bradley and was the mother of one son, "Little Talmadge" who had Down's Syndrome. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Monroe for over 60 years and a member of the Vota Vita Sunday School Class. She excelled in her life long profession as a wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend. All who were privileged to know her benefited from her sense of humor, free advice, and fun loving nature. She was known as "Aunt Myrtle" to all her family and friends. Her time on earth made this a better place in which to live. Everyone who knew her loved her and she will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her husband; son; and a host of family. She is survived by one brother, Hollis Cruse of Monroe, LA; numerous nieces and nephews, cousins; and a host of friends.
A celebration of her life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 25, 2002, in Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Dr. Randy McGee and Dr. John Traylor officiating. Burial will be in Lowe Cemetery, Kelly, LA.
Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
--Contributed 20 Jan 2005 by Joan Hamby

RUBY WALTERS BRADLEY
News Star World - December 07, 2016
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Walters Bradley, 85, of Delhi will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at the Delhi United Methodist Church with Rev. Paul Lipe and Rev. Clovis Christman officiating with an Eastern Star Ceremony immediately following.
Visitation will be held on Thursday from 10 AM until time of service.
Burial will be in the Faith Memorial Park Cemetery south of Delhi under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.
Ruby was born on July 17, 1931 in Franklin Parish, LA to the union of Percy Eugene Walters and Asha Donnell and left this earthly life and entered into her eternal reward on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Deerfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Delhi.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Floyd Bradley, a grandson Jack "Beau" Bradley II and four siblings, Gene, Joe and Elbert Walters and Louise Wright.
Ruby was a longtime LPN & Rad Tech with the Delhi Clinic and was a member of the Delhi United Methodist Church.
For over 33 years she was a devoted member of the Lee Emmett Thomas Chapter #198 of the Order of Eastern Star; she served several stations in the Grand Chapter of LA and also served as the Worthy Matron of the Delhi Chapter. She was a Grand Representative twice for the Grand Chapter and held a Gold Proficiency Card. Ruby also received a National Award from the Rural Letter Carriers Assoc. (one of only three to receive such award).
She is survived by a son Jack Bradley & wife Melodie of Monroe, LA, three grandchildren Jeremy Bradley & wife Tara of Brookhaven, MS, Amy Malone & husband Chris of Clinton, MS and Blake Bradley of Monroe; eleven great- grandchildren Caleb Stroud, Kaylie Bradley, Olivia and Victoria Malone, Jaden, Zachary, Braxton, Bryce, Chase, Charlee and Harliegh Bradley; by two step-grandsons Josh Leporati & wife Miranda and Joseph Leporati; two step great-grandsons Sawyer Houston and Eli Leporati along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Tom Hendrix, Joe Walters, Larry Walters, Gerald Tamburo and Calvin McKenzie.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Dr. George D. Edwards, Charles Paulette, Allen Boyte, Fred Eubanks, Nickey Smith, Charles Venable and E. J. Martin.
Any planned memorials may be made to the Delhi United Methodist Church, The Alzheimer's Research Foundation or a charity of donor's choice.

SHIRLEY HAROLD BRADLEY
News Star World - Mar 1, 2007
Funeral services for Mr. Shirley Harold Bradley, 93, will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, March 2, 2007, in the chapel at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum with Stan Fortenberry and Thomas Jackson officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until service time at the Mausoleum Chapel. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Bradley died Tuesday, February 27, 2007, at Grace Cottage in Spring, TX. He was born December 13,1913 in Crowville, LA to Georgia Gilbert Bradley and Mary Alma Shirley Bradley. Mr. Bradley was a salesman most of his life beginning at age 13 at Walters Store in Winnsboro, LA. He was owner/operator, along with his brother, W. A. Bradley, of The Stag Shop in West Monroe. He was a noted salesman and counselor with Central State Life Insurance in Monroe. His last selling position was at Gay Clothing in Monroe where he continued to make many friends in his usual friendly manner. Before and during World War II, he was a fireman/engineer for the Southern Railway Co. He had a variety of stories about the troops, ammunition, etc. that they carried for the war effort. His route was Meridian, MS, Birmingham, AL, and Chattanooga, TN. For a number of years he was a member of the West Ouachita Church of Christ before moving to Texas. His daughter and son-in-law were privileged to have him live with them for 4 years and 9 months. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 42 years, Ruth Mosely Bradley and his second wife of 23 years, Frances Alexander Bradley; his parents; 3 brothers: Genie, Sam E. and W. A. Bradley; 1 sister: Juanita Alma Atkins. He is survived by his daughter Carolyn Alma Jackson and her husband, Thomas of Spring, TX; adoptive family, Chuck and Beverly, Melissa and Charlie Cambre of West Monroe, LA; step children: June and George Hare of Houston, TX, Larry and Pam Alexander of Pineville, LA; two sisters: Audrey Georgia Evans of Baton Rouge, LA and Marjorie Ann Bristley of Houston, TX; 2 sisters-in-law: Bess Mosely Blissard of Pearl, MS and Libby Andrews Mosely of Aurora, CO; 1 brother-in - law, Peter Gernon of Metarie, LA; 4 grandchildren: Kim and Jett McFalls of College Station, TX; Rod and Annie Jackson of Bryan, TX; Rhonda and Tim Dudley of Magnolia, TX; Ron and Julie Jackson of Woodlands, TX; 9 great grandchildren, 1 great-great granddaughter; a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and great friends. Honorary pallbearers will be: Chuck Cambre, Rodney Jackson, Jett McFalls, Tim Dudley, Ron Jackson, and Charles Cambre. Memorials may be made to the Grace Crossing Church of Christ Building Fund, Spring Hill Business Park, 25003 Pitkin Rd. G 100, Spring, TX 77386, or to a charity of your choice.

HAROLD KEMMEL BRADSHAW
News Star World - June 28, 2014
Memorial service for Harold K. Bradshaw, 88 of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 29 at South Parkway Church, 3000 South Vienna St., Ruston, LA. with Chris Witt officiating. Mr. Bradshaw was born in Star City, Ar. on March 14, 1926 and died Saturday, June 7, 2014. He was the former owner of Bradshaw Body Shop in Monroe, LA. He served in the United Startes Army and was a WWII veteran. He loved fishing and hunting on Lake Darbonne.
He is preceded in death by his parents Jeff and Fannie Bradshaw.
Survivors include his wife, Francis Bradshaw, Downsville, La., daughters, Linda Lake and husband, Stan of Rome, Ga., Suzie Cooper and husband, Ben of Monroe, LA, Penny Melhorn and husband Mark of Rison, AR., grandchildren, Robin Johnson, Ava Howard, Seth Cooper, Trey Scharf, Rick Scharf, great-grandchildren, Andrew Johnson, Olivia Howard, Emerson Howard, Hazel Cooper, Paisley Scharf, brothers, Kenneth Bradshaw, Little Rock, Ar, Johnny Bradshaw, Ruston, La, sisters, Bettie Phillips, Monroe, LA. Bobbie Oliger, England, Ar., Sissey Turner, England, Ar., and numerous other relatives.
Memorials may be made to Chennault Aviation & Military Museum of La, Monroe, LA.

JOHN BRADSHAW
News Star World - December 3, 1997
Rayville - John "A.B." Bradshaw, 96, a compress worker, died Nov. 25. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial will be at Royal Blue Cemetery, Rayville.

JOHN W. BRADSHAW
News Star World - July 31, 2008
John W. Bradshaw, 85, of Monroe, a heavy equipment operator, died Tuesday. Graveside service is at 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Brown Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

MARK K. BRADSHAW
News Star World - August 21, 2016
Funeral services for Mark K. Bradshaw, 54, of West Monroe, LA, will be held on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at 3:00p.m. at Griffin Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Bobby Wilson officiating.
Mr. Bradshaw was born on September 11, 1961 in New Orleans and passed away on Friday, August 19, 2016 in Bastrop, LA. Mark was formerly employed with Sam's Club. He was very active in different Bands around town. Mark is preceded in death by his wife, Sarah; parents, Kenneth and Peggy Bradshaw; and twin brother, David.
Survivors include his mother, Billie Bradshaw; sister, Susan Price and husband Russ; nieces, Kalee Johnson and husband Cody, and Hannah Price; nephews, John Price and Heath Bradshaw; aunt, Freddie Free; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Pallbearers will be John Price, Cody Johnson, Toney Hoadley, Tony Free, Mike Free and Kevin Bayles.
Visitation will be from 1:00PM until time of service at the funeral home.
Memorials can be made to Pinehills Baptist Church Building Fund, McClendon Baptist Church Building Fund or Louisiana Baptist Children's Home.

MARY HELEN SMITH BRADSHAW
News Star World - May 25, 2014
Graveside service for Mary Helen Smith Bradshaw, 90, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, May 26, 2014, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA, with Rev. Stuart Sherman of Asbury United Methodist Church officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mrs. Bradshaw was born in Urbana, AR, on April 11, 1924 and passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2014. She is preceded in death by her parents, Milton and Ruth Smith; brother, Roy Smith; and Michael Colwell who she loved like a grandson.
Survivors include daughters, Linda Lake and husband, Stan of Rome, GA, Suzie Cooper and husband, Ben of Monroe, LA, Penny Melhorn and husband Mark of Rison, AR; grandchildren, Robin Johnson, Ava Howard, Seth Cooper, Trey Scharf, and Rick Scharf; great grandchildren, Olivia Howard, Emerson Howard, Hazel Cooper, Andrew Johnson, Paisley Scharf; dear friend, Mable Warner; brother, Jimmy Smith; and sister, Odean Taylor.
Pallbearers will be Ben Cooper, Stan Lake, Mark Melhorn, Seth Cooper, Trey Scharf, and Rick Scharf.
Memorials may be made to Louisiana Methodist Children's Home, Ruston, LA or Asbury United Methodist Church, West Monroe, LA.

JOHN S. BRADY
News Star World - April 01, 2005
Funeral services for Mr. John S. Brady, 90, of Bossier City, formerly of Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, April 2, 2005, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe, with Dr. Colin Wimberly officiating. Interment will be in Monroe Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe.
Mr. Brady was born in Harlen, Kentucky on January 4, 1915 and passed away March 30, 2005 in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Mr. Brady was a veteran of World War II. He was in the house painting business for 62 years. Mr. Brady was very active at Calvary Baptist Church in Monroe for 65 years before moving to Bossier City.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Shields Brady, Sr. and Myrtle Fraley Brady Edwards, brothers and sisters: Gertrude McCurdy, Mabel Joiner, Walter Brady, Audrey Davis, Elton Brady, Virginia Ross, Elnora Brady, Cecil Brady, and a grandson Nicholas Daniel Brady.
Survivors are his wife of 70 years Elsie Evelyn Brady; daughter: Wanda Allen and husband R. H. of Memphis, TN; son: Dr. John Melvin Brady and wife Denise of Bossier City, LA; grandchildren: Randal Hue Allen, Aronda A. Thetford, Kristen Brady Williams, Ehren Shane Brady; great grandchildren: Daniel Hue Allen, Eric Hue Allen, Alaina Christine Thetford, John Leslie Thetford II, Arika Lilley, Taylor Nicholas Williams; sisters: Margrette Welch and Gladys Sievers both of Swartz, LA.
Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, Louisiana.

SHARRON DIANNE BRADY
News Star World - October 23, 2008
Memorial services for Mrs. Sharron Dianne Brady, 56, of Collinston, will be Thursday, October 23, 2008, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Brother Andy Myrick officiating. Interment will be private under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe.
Mrs. Brady was born November 2, 1951, in Terrell, Texas and passed away October 21, 2008 in Shreveport, LA.
Preceded in death by father, Richard Lawler, mother, Mary Margaret Lawler and nephew, Christopher Thrasher.
Survivors include her beloved husband of over 36 years, James Brady, daughter, Kimberley Wynn and husband Richard, son, Jacob Brady and friend Audie Peterson, grandchildren, Cameron and Matthew Wynn, sister Sandra Lawler Payne and husband Keith, brother, Richard Lawler, Jr. and wife Belinda. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

THOMAS E. BRADY
Mulhearn Funeral Home Records - Jan 2008
Graveside services for Thomas Eugene Brady, 79, will be held at the Mulhearn Memorial Cemetery on Friday, February 1, 2008 at 10:00AM with Rev Jerry Hebert officiating.
Eugene was born December 18, 1928 in Warren, Arkansas, the son of the late Ulysses and Julia Brady, and passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at St. Francis Specialty Hospital. He had been a resident at the Northeast Louisiana Veterans’ Home for the past eight months.
Eugene retired as a 55-year member of the Local 659 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union. In addition he served his country in the US Air Force, participating in the Berlin Airlift and obtaining the rank of Sergeant. During his lifetime he was an avid hunter and fisherman.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years Dorothy Marie Brady, his grandson Thomas Eugene Supan, brother James Patrick Brady, and sisters Winnie G. Graham and Norma Jean Brady.
Survivors include daughter Veronica Brady Supan and her husband Paul of Steelton, Pennsylvania; two sisters Elizabeth Rankin and Mary Sue Barkley and her husband Clyde of West Monroe; one grandson Paul B. Supan IV of Harrisburg, PA and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Danny Collins, Jory Barkley, James Dyer, Clyde Barkley, Ben Hobson, and Paul Supan.
The family will receive friends at Mulhearn Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday, January 31, 2008.

WILLIAM M. BRADY
News Star World - July 24, 2008
The Rev. William M. Brady, 65, a minister, died July 16. Visitation is from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday at Newellton Elementary school. Services will follow immediately after. Arrangements are under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Wyoming Cemetery in Newellton.

WILMA RUTH BRADY
News Star World - March 18, 2009
Graveside services for Mrs. Wilma Ruth Brady, 76, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 3:00 PM Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at Bethel Cemetery in Chatham, LA with Rev. Marlin Betts officiating.
Mrs. Brady was born on December 20, 1932, in Eros, LA and passed away Monday, March 16, 2009, at Landmark Nursing Home surrounded by her children and family.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Bert E. Brady; son, Stevie Brady; parents, B.F. and Rena Oglesbee; three brothers, Carl, Bobby and Wendell Oglesbee; and two sisters, Arlene and Grace Oglesbee.
She is survived by her six daughters, Terri Hollingsworth and husband, Jay, Karla Pierce and husband, Keith "Pete", Kelly Harrell and husband, Eugene, Lori Tullos and husband, John, Ginger "Lulu" Searcy and husband, Clovis, and Leaha Hunt and husband, Bill; son, Jack Brady; daughter in-law, Cindy Brady; two sisters, Betty Rogers and Kathryn Burkett; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Shane Brady, Lane Brady, Beau Pierce, Billy Joe Harrell, J. R. Searcy, Cody Searcy, and Tyler Hunt.
The family wishes to thank the kind and caring staff at Landmark Nursing Home, Brother Marlin Betts, and the nursing staffs at Hospice Care of Louisiana and Cornerstone Hospital. We sincerely appreciate the tender and gentle care you all showed our mother and our family during this difficult time.
Her greatest sense of pride came from her eight children. She loved nothing more than to have her children and grandchildren around her. We all will miss her deeply, but we know that she can now finally be happy, well, and at peace.
Good night, Mama.

JOYCE BRAKE
News Star World - December 21, 2016
Funeral services for Joyce Brake, 84, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, December 23, 2016 at College Place Baptist Church. A reception will follow the service to celebrate and remember Mrs. Brake, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Brake died Saturday, December 3, 2016 in Sugar Land, Texas.
Mrs. Brake was preceded in death by her loving husband, Roy E. Brake, Sr; her parents, Pearl and Ernest Matheney of Jackson, Tennessee; and five sisters all of Tennessee.
Survivors include her children, Donna Brake Meece and Roy E. Brake, Jr; son- in-law, Greg Meece; daughter-in-law, Betty Brake; brother, Cloyce Matheney of Jackson, Tennessee; grandchildren, Abby Brake of Chicago, Ill., Megan Brake Shearer of Merrillville, IN, Meredith Meece Bateman, Matthew Meece of Sugar Land, Texas and Kayla Brake of Detroit, MI; and great-grandchildren, Brooke and Shane Shearer.
The family wishes to extend their thanks to their church family of College Place Baptist Church for the continuous love and support of Mrs. Brake. The church was her home and she dreamed of coming home to live.
Memorials may be made to College Place Baptist Church.

JIMMY BRAKEFIELD
News Star World - July 31, 2008
Funeral services for James M. Brakefield, 49, of Rayville will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, August 2, 2008 at Rayville First Baptist Church in Rayville with Rev. Bobby Wilson and Dr. Ernest Winburn officiating. Internment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville.
James M. Brakefield was born on December 11, 1958 and passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 in Monroe.
Mr. Brakefield was preceded in death by his father, Bill Brakefield, nephew; Scott Blake and father-in-law; Woodard C. Perkins.
He was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife; Bonnie Brakefield of Rayville, children; Jay Brakefield and wife; Chastidy of Rayville, Matt Brakefield and wife; Crystal of Rayville, Michael Brakefield and fiancé; Anna of Rayville, Mandi Brakefield and Jason Chriceol of Rayville, mother; Nelda Brakefield of Rayville, brother; Rusty Brakefield and wife; Janet of Rayville, sister-in-laws; Betty Weaver and husband, Richard of Sterlington, Brenda Castleberry and husband, John of Rayville, mother-in-law; Sybal Perkins of Rayville, grandchildren; Garrett Brakefield, Hudson Luke Brakefield, Grayson Brakefield, Alex Townsend, Landon Orr and Hayden Armstrong, aunts and uncles; Forrest Cook and wife; Evelyn, Michial Cook, Janet McCleery and husband Don, Rita Horton and husband Ray and Mary Williams.
Pallbearers will be Mike Reddick, Gordon Sorey, Bryan Tyree, Mike Sullivan, Jimmy Shoemaker and Edward Greer.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Joey Stephens, Bob Hammett, Forrest Cook, Michael Jackson, Michial Cook, Ronnie Patrick, Ronnie Roberts, Richard Weaver, and all employees of Jimmy Sanders Inc.
Visitation will be Friday August 1, 2008 6:30 PM until 9:00 PM at the funeral home.

DONALD RAY BRAMLETT
News Star World - January 23, 2013
Funeral services for Mr. Donald Ray Bramlett, age 81, of Dubach will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Salem United Methodist Church, with Rev. Danny Baskin officiating the services. Interment will follow in Salem Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Visitation will be at the church from 12:30 PM until time for the service.
Don was born January 5, 1932, in Baytown TX and died peacefully on January 6, 2013, at his home near Dubach, surrounded by his loving family, following a lengthy illness and complications from Alzheimer' s disease. He was a loving son, father, husband, brother, son-in-law, and brother-in-law.
Don was very proud of his Czech heritage, his mother's parents having immigrated to the United States in 1898 through Ellis Island. He grew up in Baytown TX, graduating from Robert E. Lee High School. He attended Lee College in Baytown and the University of Texas in Austin, and subsequently graduated from Louisiana Tech University in 1963 with a degree in Accounting. He worked for over 30 years in public accounting in Houston TX. Don had a great work ethic and always gave his best to the clients and organizations with which he worked. He was a U. S Army veteran.
Following their retirement in 1996, he and his wife, Mary Jon, returned to Louisiana, her home state, to enjoy retirement in Lincoln Parish among a large extended family and friends.
Don was a member of Salem United Methodist Church near Dubach. He also maintained his 50- year + membership as a Master Mason in Goose Creek Lodge No. 1192 of Baytown TX and the Arabia Shriners of Houston TX. He was a member of the Louisiana Tech Alumni Association.
He enjoyed sports, particularly Louisiana Tech football, and professional football and baseball and was a fan of the teams both in Houston and Dallas.
Don was predeceased by his father and mother Martin E. and Mary Sladek Bramlett, sister Bonnie Donnelly and husband Buddy, and nephews Trey and Kip Lacy and Kelly Neaville.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary Jon Jefcoat Bramlett, his daughter Dr. Helen Marie Bramlett and husband Dr. W. Dalton Dietrich, III of Miami FL; step-granddaughters Stephanie Drinkuth and husband Kyle of Wilmington NC and Jessica Dietrich of Miami FL; sister Janie Hooks and husband Lamoine of Thicket TX; niece Connie Donnelly Nesbett and husband Seaborn of Tyler TX; nephew Kenneth Donnelly and wife Judy of Baytown TX; nephew Randy Hooks and wife Kelly of Gilbert AZ; niece Amy Kobrick and husband Robert of Coeur d'Alene ID; sister-in-law Mellie Neaville and husband Glen of Dubach; brother-in-law Bobby Jefcoat and wife Dianne of Dubach; niece Allison Lofstrom and husband Mike of Ruston; nephew Cass Jefcoat and wife Casie of Prairieville LA; nephew Mitch Jefcoat and wife Megan of Monroe ; niece Angela Lacy of Ruston; nephews Philip Neaville and wife Marilyn and Bruce Neaville of Ruston; and several great-nieces and nephews.
The family expresses deepest appreciation to Dr. Ed Mariano, Dr. Tommy Smith and Dr. Jim Finley, and to the staffs of Hospice of the Caring Hearts, Best Home Health, Northern Louisiana Medical Center and Willow Ridge Nursing Home. Our special gratitude and appreciation go to caregivers Irene Hendrix and Jim Carodine.
Pallbearers will be: Kenneth Donnelly, Seaborn Nesbett, Cass Jefcoat, Mitch Jefcoat, Lewis Lacy and Mike Lofstrom. Honorary pallbearers will be: Glen Neaville, Nicona Lacy, Philip Neaville, Bruce Neaville, Mike Colvin and Eddie Colvin.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Salem United Methodist Church, c/o Celia Wall, 1161 Highway 563, Dubach, LA 71235; or the Alzheimer's Association, Louisiana Chapter, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC, 20090-6011.

AUTRA BELL BRANCH
News Star World - September 3, 2013
Services for Autra Bell Branch, 96 of Rayville will be 10:00AM Tuesday, September 3, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home with Rev. Milton McManus officiating. Interment will follow in the Greer Cemetery near Rayville under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home-Rayville.
Mr. Branch was born December 19, 1916 and passed away Friday, August 30, 2013. He was a retired farmer and member of Grace Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents-Fred and Leolla Branch; wife-Dorothy Mitchell Branch; son-Gary Phillip Branch; and brother- Harold Branch.
He is survived by a daughter-Edith Traxler of Rayville; son-Autra "Dion" Branch wife Phyllis of Rayville; grandchildren- Allison Romero, Dawn Barton, Sherry Carter, Timothy Branch, Rebekah Abramavicius, Aaron Branch; 15 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Timothy Branch, Aaron Branch, Nicholas Romero, Melvin Barton, Drew Barton, and Greg Romero.
Visitation will be 5-8:00PM Monday, September 2, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home- Rayville.

BOBBY LUTHER BRANCH
News Star World - February 8, 2004
Funeral Services for Mr. Bobby Luther Branch, 74, of Calhoun, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, February 9, 2004 at the First United Methodist Church, 1411 Glenwood Drive West Monroe, LA with Rev. Spiller Milton and Rev. Jack Phelps officiating. Burial will be in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Branch died at his home on Thursday February 5, 2004. He was the son of the late Luther and Pearl Branch. Mr. Branch was a native of West Monroe. He graduated from Louisiana Tech with a bachelor's degree in marketing and management. After college, Mr. Branch was the import-export manager in the Transportation Department of Riverwood International and was employed there for 41 years. He was a member and past president of the Monroe-West Monroe Traffic Club, Delta Nu Alpha professional fraternity, he served on the Highland Park Country Club Board of Directors, was a Dixie Youth Baseball coach, and was a member of the Pine Hills Country Club. He was an avid golfer and life-long member of the First United Methodist Church, West Monroe, where he sang bass in the Chancel Choir and was also a member of the Ed Stinson Sunday School Class. Mr. Branch is survived by his wife of 52 years, Montez Wilder Branch; his children and spouses, Steven Branch and Marc Moore of Lake Charles, LA, Terri and William "Tad" Kivett of LaPlace, LA, Sue Ellen and Steven Landauer of Bettendorf, IA, Marcia and Rodger Bagwell of Lafayette, LA and four grandchildren, Krystal, Lance, McKensey, Chelsea Bagwell all of Lafayette, LA. Pallbearers will be Clyde Albritton Jr., Billy McClendon, Marvin Cook, Glen Golson, Henry Camp and Johnny Hale. Honorary pallbearers will be Clyde Jordan, Roy Edwards, C.M. Gilbert, Billy Watson, John M. Smith and J.C. McDougald. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Sunday, February 8, 2004 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA and from 10:00 A.M. until 1:30 P.M. Monday at the church.
The family wishes to express its sincere appreciation to caregiver Ashley Lewis, Sally Thomason and Mary Wiggins of Patient's Choice Hospice. The family suggests that memorials may be made to the "Share Your Faith" debt retirement fund of First United Methodist Church, West Monroe.

JEAN HEFNER BRANCH
News Star World - August 04, 2015
Funeral services for Jean Hefner Branch, 76, of Choudrant will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at New Hope Baptist Church, 339 New Hope Road, Choudrant, LA 71227 with Rev. Dwayne Monk officiating. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston.
Mrs. Branch was born November 19, 1938 and passed away August 2, 2015.
Mrs. Branch was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Choudrant, LA. She is survived by her husband, Bobby Branch of Choudrant, LA; son: Randy Branch and wife Shelia of Ruston, LA; daughter: Cynthia Garrett and husband Larry of Downsville, LA; son: Johnny Branch and wife Pam of Eldorado, AR; daughter: Lisa Rogers and husband Kyle of Arcadia, LA; daughter: Rhonda Christesen and husband Michael of Calhoun, LA; son: David Branch and wife Penny of Choudrant, LA; 22 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; sisters: Joyce Cassels of Columbia, LA and Teresa Oliveaux also of Columbia LA; brother: Terry Hefner of Mooringsport, LA and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at New Hope Baptist Church in Choudrant, LA. Pallbearers will be Michael Branch, Joshua Branch, Randy Branch, Bobby Garrett, Billy Garrett and Joseph Spillers. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jeremy Spillers, Cody Spillers, Brandon Garrett, and Christopher Fendley.

BRANDY MARIE BRANCH
News Star World - May 08, 2015
Memorial services for Brandy Marie Branch, 35, of Columbia, LA will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 9, 2015 at Welcome Home Baptist Church, Hebert, LA with Bro. Jim McKeithen officiating.
Mrs. Branch was born July 28, 1979 in West Monroe, LA and passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2015 in Columbia, LA.
Survivors include her children, Korie Roberts of Columbia, Edyn Branch of Columbia; father and step-mother, Elvis and Amanda Branch of Columbia; mother, Vicky Hilburn of West Monroe; brothers, John Branch, III and wife, Heather of Columbia, James Branch and wife, Brandy of West Monroe, Jack Bellmore and wife, Hannah of West Monroe, Judson Hilburn of West Monroe; sister, Jessica Oser and husband, Jack of West Monroe; paternal grandmother, Betty Branch of West Monroe; numerous aunts, uncles, and other extended family members.

JULIAN W. BRANDAO, SR.
News Star World - December 12, 2008
Funeral Services for Mr. Julian W. Brandao, Sr., 74, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, December 13, 2008 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Fr. Joseph Puthapally and Rev. Randy Bardwell officiating. Interment will follow at Rhymes Cemetery in Richland Parish, LA.
Mr. Brandao was born October 14, 1934 and passed away on December 9, 2008 in West Monroe, LA. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He served in the United States Army. He retired from the United States Postal Service. He is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Viola Brandao; parents, Julian Marcel and Ollie Minnie Brandao; brother, Don Brandao; and very special uncle, Denson Smith.
He is survived by his sons, Julian "Jay" Brandao and wife Rose of Orange, TX, James "Pat" Brandao and wife Shirley of West Monroe, LA, Daniel "Keith" Brandao and wife Patty of Pinehurst, ID, Denson "Marcel" Brandao and wife Laura of West Monroe, LA; fourteen grandchildren, Rhine, Dominic, Jeremy, Shane, William, Michelle, Heather, Jessica, Chelsey, Kullen, Kasey, Jacob, Monica and Zoe; four great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Pat Williams, Toby Danna, David Danna, Jeremy Broussard, Scott Brown, and George Brown.
Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Friday, December 12, 2008 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

WILLIAM J. BRANDLE
News Star World - January 10, 2017
A Mass of Christian Burial for Bill Brandle, 88, will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, January 12, 2017, at St. Matthew Catholic Church with Rev. James Thekkemury as the celebrant of the Mass. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Bill passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 8, 2017. He was born on July 29, 1928 in Sandusky, Ohio. Growing up on Lake Erie, Bill had a lifelong love of sailing. Together with his brother, Gene, they were the National Regatta Sailing champions four years in a row. Bill served his country for two years in the Korean War as a Cryptographer. After his discharge from the Army, he met the love of his life, Norma, and married her on February 14, 1958. In August, the newlyweds moved to Monroe where Bill was employed by Olinkraft Corporation to direct the design lab for the Corrugated Containers Division. Soon after their move to Monroe, their pride and joy, Scott, was born.
In 1978, Bill joined the Tru-Lite Manufacturing Company, selling industrial and residential lighting fixtures until his retirement in 1996. He loved to serve others and went back to work at his son's sign company, Ads Plus. Bill was faithfully there every morning of the work week until prevented by his recent health issues. Bill and Norma were also very active in their Church Community. They were among the founding members of Jesus the Good Shepherd Church in 1959. One of Bill's greatest joys was being a Eucharistic Minister at St. Francis Hospital's Chapel for the past twenty years. He will be remembered by those who knew and loved him for his sweet smile, generous giving and serving heart.
Bill was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 52 years, Norma; his parents, Leo and Helen Brandle; and his brother, Gene Brandle.
He is survived by his son, Scott and daughter-in-law, Theresa Brandle and his granddaughter, Heather and her husband, Kirk Sweeney. Also his precious great- grandchildren who dearly loved their "Bappa", Shawn, Sara, Frankie, and Tessa Sweeney.
Pall bearers will be Gary Floyd, Scot Baronet, Gary Holloway, John Blanchard, Bryan Maggio, Rhett Mathieu, Kirk Sweeney, and Shawn Sweeney.
Honorary pallbearer will be Tom McDonald.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a Vigil Wake Service at 6:00 PM, Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.
Memorials may be made to Family Missions Company, 12624 Everglade Rd., Abbeville, LA 70510.

ERLENE BRANNON
News Star World - October 16, 2008
Services for Erlene Brannon, 85, of Monroe will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, October 16, 2008, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Billy Aulds officiating. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Brannon died Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at Northern Louisiana Medical Center in Ruston following a brief illness.
Mrs. Brannon, a homemaker, was previously active as an Eastern Star and was a member of Ambassador Baptist Church of Swartz.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Gerald Brannon; sons Ovanda and Tom Brannon; sister and brother-in-law, Marie and J.W. Davis; son- in-law, David Chisenhall; and grandson, Roy Chisenhall.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Tom Smith of Ohio; daughter and son-in-law, Priscilla and Bill Upshaw of Ruston; son and daughter- in-law, Jim and Ann Brannon of Tennessee; daughter-in-law, Sharon Brannon of Monroe; sisters Dory Oliver of Monroe and Floria Brower of Georgia; 14 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Todd Finley, Kenneth Drummond, Bill Upshaw, Jimmy Wayne Davis, Darrell Davis, and Robby McGrew.

JUANITA GRANT BRANT
News Star World - November 10, 2016
Graveside services for Juanita Brant, 96, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, November 11, 2016, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation will be 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM, on Friday, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Brant, a housewife, died peacefully in her home after a long illness on November 8, 2016. Mrs. Brant graduated from the University of Central Arkansas with a degree in Home Economics, and with an additional degree from ULM in Library Science.
Mrs. Brant was preceded in death by her parents, William Clifford and Nora Beck Grant.
She is survived by her husband of 74 years, Mr. Donald McAdam Brant; her son, Don Brant and his wife Brenda; her daughter, Jane Nichols and husband Jimmy, and daughter, Judy Palmer; five grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great granddaughter.
The family wishes to extend their thanks to her devoted caregivers.
Memorials may be made to North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe, LA.

BARBARA DEAN BRANTLEY
News Star World - October 27, 2008
Memorial Services for Mrs. Barbara Dean Brantley, age 72, of Farmerville, LA, will be held at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA, with Bros. Stan Brantley and Hugh Gower officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Monday, October 27, 2008 at the funeral home.
Mrs. Brantley died Saturday, October 25, 2008, at her home surrounded by her family. She was a life-long resident of Farmerville, LA, where she served the community for 29 years as a social worker, specializing in child protective services. Having earned her bachelor's degree in Biology from Northeast Louisiana University, Mrs. Brantley also served as a teacher at Linville High School and Farmerville High School.
Mrs. Brantley was preceded in death by her parents Elgin and Mary Dean of Farmerville.
Survivors include her husband of 54 years Joe A. Brantley of Farmerville; son Steve Brantley and wife Lora of Farmerville; daughter Teresa B. Reagan and fiancée Robert Poole of West Monroe; daughter Leesa B. Taylor and husband Dent of Farmerville; daughter Loree B. Towns and husband David of West Monroe; son Kendel Brantley of Bossier; and daughter Jennifer B. Hancock and husband Toby of West Monroe. Also included among survivors are her precious grand children Carey Brantley (Nancy) of Farmerville; Heather Weaver (Kent) of Rocky Branch; Wade Brantley of Farmerville; Steve Reagan of Valdosta, GA; Emily Morris of West Monroe; Becky Thompson (Lane) of Greenwood, MS; Rhiannon & Josh Taylor of Farmerville; Austin & Ethan Towns of West Monroe; Sarah & Drew Brantley of Bossier; and Abigail & Blake Hancock of West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Brantley was also blessed with Six great grand children: Brooklyn, Bridget, Emma, Kayla, Logan, and Will. Her special dog & companion Mackenzie will also greatly miss Momma's sweet smile and tasty scraps! Mrs. Brantley is also survived by a sister Faith Brantley of Farmerville and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Brantley had a lot of special interests, but the closest to her heart were her ability to cook large meals for her family and spending time with her precious grandbabies. She also enjoyed gardening and attending University of Louisiana at Monroe football games, where she and Daddy were active in their support of the university. Mrs. Brantley was a member of the Farmerville Church of Christ for many years and most recently, a member of the Wards Chapel Church of Christ in Farmerville, LA.
The family would like to express a special thanks to Momma's caregivers Andrea (Skeeter), Norma, Kim, Marla, and Zena with Home Assistance Services and Nicole and Marlon of Hospice Care of Louisiana. The love and care you provided to our mom was overwhelming, and we as a family will always remember your compassion and concern.
The family requests memorials be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the charity of your choice.

BOBBY N. BRANTLEY
News Star World - December 28, 2016
Funeral Services for Rev. Bobby N. Brantley, 76, of Mobile, AL, will be held at 3:00 pm on December 29, 2016 at Swartz Assembly of God with Rev. Gerald Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Rev. Brantley was born on June 1, 1940 and passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City, OK.
In 2015 Rev. Brantley was honored at the Alabama District Council for 50 years of full time ministry with the Assemblies of God as an Ordained Minister. Bob along with his wife Joan have traveled in full time evangelism, served as missionary evangelist in Africa, India, and Europe and pastored numerous churches during their 57 years of marriage and ministry. Rev. Brantley served for the last 26 years as pastor of Norton Avenue Assembly of God in Saraland, AL.
Rev. Brantley was preceded in death by his parents, George Washington Brantley and Myrtis Mildred Jordan Brantley; brother, Leroy Brantley.
Survivors include his sister, Mildred Ann Massey, his wife of 57 years, Joan Carroll Dickerson Brantley; daughter, Tamela 'Tami' Ruth Brantley Harper; son Jeffery Neil Brantley, 4 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and "Little Bit" and "Mia".

DOROTHY BEARDEN BRANTLEY
News Star World - February 01, 2015
Funeral services for Dorothy Bearden Brantley, 94, will be held at 3:00pm Sunday, February 1, 2015 at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church in Downsville with Brothers Greg Clark and David Moreland officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Ararat Cemetery in Downsville, LA under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home.
Mrs. Brantley, a homemaker, went to her heavenly home January 31, 2015. She was a lifelong resident of Union Parish and a member of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church. She was a gift from God and cared for and loved all her family. Mrs. Brantley enjoyed cooking, canning and working in her garden.
Mrs. Brantley was preceded in death by her parents, Doc & Ora Calk Bearden; 5 brothers and 3 sisters.
Left to cherish her memory is her son, W.L. Brantley & wife Ruth of Downsville; 4 daughters, Eloyce Aulds & husband Billy Joe of Downsville, Phyllis Edney & husband Keith of West Monroe, Arlene Nunn & husband Gary of Downsville & Becky Martin & husband Steve of West Monroe; 1 sister, Eula Mae Smith of Georgia; 23 Grandchildren, 39 Great Grandchildren & 15 Great-Great Grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Larry Brantley, Barry Brantley, Joshua Nunn, Jeremy Martin, Daniel Parker & Richard Bowden.
Honorary Pallbearers will be her Grandsons and Great Grandsons.
Visitation will be Sunday, February 1, 2015 at 1:30 til time of service at the Church.

JOE ARVIN BRANTLEY
News Star World - April 25, 2013
Funeral services for Joe Arvin Brantley of Farmerville, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, April 26, 2013 at Farmerville Church of Christ with Stan Brantley and Hugh Gower officiating. Interment will follow at Liberty Hill Cemetery in Farmerville, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mr. Brantley was born August 7, 1927 and passed away April 24, 2013. "Papa Joe" was a lifelong resident of Union Parish and was proud to call Farmerville his home for 85 years. He was retired from the Union Parish Clerk of Court's office, serving as Union Parish Clerk for 24 years, and past president of the Louisiana Clerks of Court Association. "Papa Joe" also served as bookkeeper for the Union Parish School Board. He and his good friend Hoyt Tettleton owned an appliance repair business in the early years and he also enjoyed working at the ice plant with Mr. O.O. Cummins. He was a veteran of the United States Army. "Papa Joe" was a member of the Farmerville Church of Christ, Ward Chapel Church of Christ, the Farmerville Lions Club, and the Old Coffee Drinking Club at Baughman's City Drugstore. He was also a proud supporter of the University of Louisiana at Monroe Athletic program, where he and Barbara enjoyed some great times tailgating in the "Grove" before the football games.
"Papa Joe" was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, Barbara Dean Brantley, and his parents, William Benjamin Brantley, and Lillie Mae Brantley.
Survivors include his sons, Steve Brantley and Lora of Farmerville, La. and Kendel Brantley and fiancé, Sheila of Bossier City, LA; daughters Teresa Reagan Poole of West Monroe, La, Leesa B. Taylor and Dent of Farmerville, La., Loree B. Towns and David of West Monroe, La., Jennifer Brantley and fiance' Ted of West Monroe, La.; grandchildren, Carey Brantley, Heather Weaver, Wade Brantley, Steve Reagan, Emily Kemp, Becky Thompson, Ree Anderson, Josh Taylor, Austin and Ethan Towns, Sarah and Drew Brantley, Abigail and Blake Hancock; great grandchildren, Brooklyn and Bridgette Tucker, Emma Brantley, Logan and Kayla Weaver, S.J. Reagan, Will Morris and Jo Thompson. "Papa Joe" is also survived by his cherished hound, McKenzie. The family would like to express their sincerest appreciation to "Papa Joe's" caregivers, Tosha Dean and Constance Loyd.
Visitation will be from 5:00 - 8:00 P.M., Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Farmerville Church of Christ.
Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, D.C. 20090.

JOHN O. BRANTLEY
News Star World - February 13, 2013
Funeral services for John O. Brantley, 75 of Haile, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 14, 2013, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville. Officiating the service will be Terry Cole. Visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville. Interment will follow in Dean Baptist Church cemetery in Dean Community.
Mr. Brantley passed away February 11, 2013. He was born in Marion on August 21, 1937. He was a member of the Church of Christ at Haile. He was a retired consultant for Anadarko in Texas. He worked in the oil field all his adult life. He loved to sing and play country music. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. We loved his laughter and we miss him already.
He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence andEmma Brantley, brother James "Pate" Brantley and wife Norma, sister Mittie Mae Fletcher, nephew Ted Sims and niece Tammy Snell.
He is survived by the love of his life Shirley Brantley, his twin daughters Janet (Don) Smith; Janice (Gary) Haacks, Danny Brantley (Angie); daughter Jennifer (Robert) Thatcher of Zapata Texas. Grandchildren Heather (Guy) Ganey; Mason Smith; Hillary (Dale) Dupree; Deacon (Kallie) Haacks; Natalie (Ryan) Johnson; Kelli Martin; Landon Haacks; Jessie Brantley; Wesley Brantley (Ariel); Halee Brantley (BJ); Samatha Thatcher; Michael Thatcher and fourteen great- grandchildren; brothers Joe "Cain" (Betty) Brantley; Jerry (Ann) Brantley; sisters Judy (Jerry) Smith; Doris (Larry) Gilbert; Jean (Mickey) Caldarera; friends Brenda and Joe Baldwin.
Pallbearers will be grandsons: Mason Smith, Deacon Haacks, Landon Haacks, Wesley Brantley, Dale Dupree, Ryan Johnson, and Guy Ganey.
Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons: Jessie Brantley, and Michael Thatcher.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation and Spanish Mission in care of Larry White in Farmerville.

LOUIS C. BRANTLEY
News Star World - August 27, 2017
Funeral services for Louis Brantley, 68, born July 1, 1949 went to be with God on August 25, 2017. Louis was a Vietnam Veteran who received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star.
He is proceeded in death by his parents Arthur & Gracie Brantley, sister-Glenda Johannesen; brothers - W. J., Arthur, Carl, Joe Reese and Lavelle Brantley.
Survivors include his wife Charlotte Brantley whom he was married to for 48 years; Son- Stanley Brantley and wife Tracy; daughters-Patty Younis; Ashley Herring and husband David. Grandchildren: Kristyn Brantley and Johnathon Brantley. Great Grandchildren: Gabe Carter and Eli Watkins "Eagle Eye". Brother-Fate Brantley and wife Mary; Sisters: Maude Rogers, Patricia Reid and husband Wayne, Fro Banner and Emma Jean Desadier. He also has numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.
Funeral services will be at Dean Baptist Church 2:00PM Monday, August 28th and visitation will be held Sunday, August 27th starting at 4:00PM at Dean Baptist Church. Burial will be at Reppond Cemetery near Dean with arrangements under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville.
Pallbearers will be Mitchell McKinnie, James Brantley, Roy Reppond, Dusty Scarborough, Roger Baker and Chris Brantley.
Honorary pallbearers will be Londell Thompson and Mens' Sunday School Class, Vietnam Veterans Reunion Group of Company A 1st & 12th Infantry 4th Division.

MICKIE SUE FLYNN BRANTLEY
News Star World - July 28, 2013
Funeral services for Mickie Sue Flynn Brantley, 54. of Marion, LA will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, July 29, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Paul Solice will officiate. Interment will be held at 1:00 pm at Providence Memorial Lake Providence, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.
Mickie Sue was born July 23, 1959 in Lake Providence, LA and passed away July 25, 2013 in Monroe after a courageous battle with cancer. She is a 1977 graduate of Briarfield Academy in Lake Providence, LA. After graduating she was employed by East Carroll Lumber Yard until 1985 as a bookkeeper. Mickie Sue then moved to Monroe and was employed by Russell Moore Lumber Company as a bookkeeper until her death. She was preceded in death by her father, Gene Flynn in 1991.
Survivors are her husband; Mark Brantley; mother, Mickie Flynn; Sisters; Vickie Flynn, Sherie Richardson and husband Richard and Elizabeth Heydel and husband Brian; step-son, Russ Brantley and wife Stephanie; step-granddaughter, Avery; aunt, Betty Sullivan; 2 nieces, Ashlee Napier and Mary Flynn; 6 nephews; David Ainsworth and wife Miranda, Gene Ainsworth and wife Danielle, Chris Hale and fiancé Sydney Lengefeld, Matthew Napier, Koty Fisher and Diego Vidal; great niece and nephew, Anna Brooke and Abram Ainsworth.
Pallbearers will be Randy Russell, Brian Russell, Kerry Thompson, Randy Rhymes, David Frey and Hubert Crowell.
Visitation will be held Sunday, July 28, 2013 from 5:00pm until 8:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.

NORMA JEAN BRANTLEY
News Star World - January 06, 2013
Funeral Services for Norma Jean Brantley, 71, of Haile, LA., will be held on Monday, January 7 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel with Larry White officiating. Interment will follow in Dean Cemetery in Dean, LA under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville.
Norma was born on August 10, 1941 in Haile, LA., and passed away on January 4, 2013 at her residence.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James David (Pate) Brantley: father, Minor L. McGough: mother, Elsie Mae Gardner McGough: and sister, Narene Miller.
She is survived by her children, Lee (Debbie) Brantley of Marion, LA; Brandon (Heather) Brantley of Tyler, TX; four grandchildren, LaSha (Bart) Miller of Spence, LA; KayLea Brantley of Marion, LA; Samatha Brantley of TX; David Brantley of TX; and sister, Kaye (BB) Spence of Sterlington, LA; nephews, Rickey McGough, Colby Spence, Jeb Miller, Scott Miller, and Mike McGough; and niece, Sonya Whitney.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 6, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Mitchell Gardner, Roy Gardner, Colby Spence, Paul Smith, Glen Smith, and Don Smith.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Jerry Smith and Raymond Mosely.
Memorials may be made to the Spanish Mission's and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

STEPHANIE CLAIRE EAST BRANTLEY
News Star World - July 23, 2014
Stephanie Claire East Brantley passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family and friends on Friday afternoon, July 18, 2014. She was 67 years old. Beloved wife of the late Carl Brantley Jr. Best friend of Joyce Naquin. Loving mother of Carmen Williams Carrasco. Step-mother of Carl "Buster" Wayne Brantley, the late Tammie Breazeale and the late Jimmy Dale Brantley. Grandmother Nina Chauvin (Johnny Jr.), Stephanie Vazquez (Roberto), Hayley Nieto, and Danielle Brantley Rudd (Robert). Great-Grandmother Johnny "Trey" Chauvin III, Tommy Chauvin, Leyah Gamez, Izzabel "Izzy" Vazquez. Sister of Juanita East and Charles East. Step-sister of Aubrey Brumfield and Janice Brumfield. Daughter of the late Donald and Edwina East. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Stephanie was a native of McComb, Mississippi and resident of Waggaman for the majority of her life. She was a graduate of Ouachita High School in Monroe and was an Assistant Manager for Big Lots for 17 years. Stephanie always had a great sense of humor, enjoyed everything and everyone in her life, and anyone who knew her had to love her. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Visitation from Westside LEITZ- EAGAN, 5101 Westbank Expressway, Marrero, on Thursday Evening, July 24, 2014 from 6:00 until 9:30. A service will be held at 7:30. Interment will follow on Friday in Hollywood Cemetery, McComb, Mississippi at 2:00 p.m.

SYBIL IRENE RICHARDSON BRANTLEY
News Star World - February 12, 2013
Funeral services for Sybil Irene Richardson Brantley, 91 of Rocky Branch will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Bro. Brian McCalister and Bro. Paul Carter will officiate. Interment will follow at Rocky Branch Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.
She was born September 7, 1921 in Rocky Branch, LA and passed away February 11, 2013 in Rocky Branch, LA. She was a dedicated educator that loved all her children that she taught and retired after 30 years of teaching with the Ouachita Parish School Board. Mrs. Brantley was a graduate of LSU and avid LSU fan. She was preceded in death by her husband, O.G. "Boone" Brantley and a daughter, Sybil Renee Brantley and her parents, Robert and Winnie Richardson.
Mrs. Brantley is survived by her son, Richie Brantley; granddaughters, Holli Brantley Hayes, Brandi Brantley; grandson, Boone Brantley Jr.; great- granddaughters, Katy Craighead, Klayr Hayes; great-grandsons, Tyler Godina, Gage Godina, Braxton Godina, and Ayden Greenwell.
Pallbearers will be Bobby Godina, Boone Brantley Jr., Jon Richardson, Barry Hayes, Scooter Barkley, Mike Canterberry and Gage Godina.
Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Richardson III, Kenny Brantley and Bat Brantley.
A special thanks to Misti Godina for the love and special care and friendship over the past 2 years.
Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

TANYA RENEE BRANTLEY
News Star World - January 07, 2010
Services for Tanya Renee Brantley, 28, of Marion will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, January 8th at Dean Baptist Church in Marion with Bro. Don Reeves and Bro. Coy Upshaw officiating. Burial will be in Reppond Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. Ms. Brantley, our special angel, beloved daughter & sister, entered her heavenly home January 6, 2010. She was preceded in death by her great grandparents: Virlillier Fox & Gracie Brantley; grandparents: B.L. Reppond & Margie Reppond and W. J. Brantley, Sr. & Mary V. Brantley; uncle: Timmy Brantley, Sr.; aunt: Lisa Brantley and 1st cousin: Michael Brantley. She is survived by her parents: William "Buck" & Sandy Brantley; 2 sisters: Felecity "Punkin" Brantley and Tara Brantley; 1 brother: James Kip Brantley; grandmother: Barbara Reppond and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Pallbearers are Stanley Brantley, Jonathon Brantley, Joshua Lum, Chris Brantley, Bobby Crawford and Daniel Sellars. Visitation will be at the church Thursday beginning at 5:00 PM until service time on Friday.

DOROTHY BRASHER
News Star World - January 03, 2015
Private Family Services for Dorothy Brasher, 87, of West Monroe, LA will be held 1:00 P.M., Sunday, January 4, 2015 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel in Monroe, LA with entombment to follow under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Mrs. Brasher was born August 15, 1927 and passed away December 31, 2014. She was a graduate of Ouachita Parish School System and obtained her bachelor's degree from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX in 1956. Mrs. Brasher taught school in Garland, TX, Suburban Kansas City, MO and Suburban Chicago for 12 years. She was also active in Hospital Guild in Elmhurst, IL. Dorothy was a devoted wife and a loving mother. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Totsy Howard; and brother, Raymond Howard.
Survivors include her husband of 67 years, Jimmie C. Brasher; daughter, Joy Felder; granddaughter, Tyler Felder; and numerous family members.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to a charity of your choice.

IDA LEE WHITE BRASHER
News Star World - June 23, 2015
Ida Lee Brasher, 92, of Farmerville, Louisiana, went to be with the Lord on June 21, 2015 after a brief illness at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. Born November 25, 1922 in Strong, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee White and Mittie Burson White. She married the late James Coy Brasher and during their 50 years of marriage lived in Truxno, El Dorado, Shreveport, and then made Farmerville their home in 1952. She was a member of Conway Baptist Church. A talented seamstress and quilter, she also enjoyed her flower gardens, reading, and cooking for family gatherings. Ida Lee was a devoted, loving, kind, gentle, and generous wife and mother of four children.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, sons, Atly Brasher and Yancy Brasher; son-in-law, Bob Hajec, and brother, J.M. White.
Ida Lee is survived by her daughters, Judy Brasher Riser and her husband Bob Tom Riser of Downsville, Sherry Brasher Hajec of Aiken, South Carolina, and daughters-in-law, Karen Fisher Brasher of Cox's Creek, Kentucky, and Colleen Brasher of West Monroe. She is also survived by grandchildren Seth Riser and his wife Julie, Adam Riser and his wife Shay, Jared Riser, all of Downsville, Courtney Brasher of West Monroe, Caleb Brasher and his wife Lia of Windermere, Florida, Allison Hajec of Charleston, South Carolina, and Brandon Hajec of Aiken, South Carolina. Her great-grandchildren are Abram, Austin, Savannah, Carson, Shelby, Sunni, and Charlie Riser all of Downsville.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at Farrar Funeral Home Chapel from 5:00-7:00pm. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 11:00am at Conway Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Whitman and Rev. Paul Carter officiating. Burial will follow in Conway Baptist Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home.
Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers are Caleb Brasher, Brandon Hajec, Don McClanahan, Adam Riser, Ben Joe Riser, Jared Riser, Seth Riser, Bruce Traylor, Robert White and David Yarbrough.
Memorials may be made to Conway Baptist Church, 4323 Hwy 549, Marion, LA 71260.

J. W BRASHER
News Star World - September 15, 2008
J. W. Brasher was born March 27, 1933 and went to be with his Lord on Saturday, September 13, 2008 after a long illness.
J. W. is survived by his wife of 55 years, Bennie Brasher; son Richard Brasher and wife Jenny; grandsons Austin Brasher and Ricky Brasher and his wife Michele; two great grandchildren Cole and Karlie Brasher; one brother and two sisters.
A memorial service will be held at New Chapel Hill Baptist Church on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston.

JIMMIE CORNELL BRASHER
News Star World - December 17, 2015
Graveside Services for Jimmie Cornell Brasher, 91, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, December 18, 2015 at the Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel in Monroe, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Brasher was born in Marion, LA on June 7, 1924 and passed away on December 13, 2015 at his residence in West Monroe, LA. He was raised in Farmerville, LA and joined the United States Army in 1943, where he served in the 65th Signal Battalion serving in the European Theater. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his service. After returning home he received his BA Degree in Economics from Louisiana Polytechnic Institute in 1948. After graduation he started working for the Sears Company in their Credit Department working in various places throughout Texas. He was then transferred to the Corporate Credit Headquarters in Chicago, IL and became Midwestern Territorial Credit Manager retiring in 1986 and returned to Louisiana. He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather.
Mr. Brasher is preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Dorothy H. Brasher; parents, Ella Carine and Jim Clyde Brasher; brothers, Mitchell and Robert Brasher; and sister, Alice Simpson.
Survivors include daughter, Joy Felder; granddaughter, Tyler Felder; sister, Lou Nell Taylor and numerous other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the charity of your choice.

CALVIN E. BRASWELL
News Star World - July 23, 2016
Funeral services for Mr. Calvin E. Braswell of West Monroe, LA will be 3:00pm Saturday, July 23, 2016 at The Assembly on Cypress St., West Monroe, LA with Pastor Butch Pilcher officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Bastrop, LA under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe.
Our beloved Calvin E. Braswell was born April 8, 1940 in Oak Grove, LA and went home to be with our Lord on July 20, 2016 in West Monroe, LA at the age of 76. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle brother and friend.
Calvin went home to be with his daughter, Christian Braswell; brother, Bill Braswell; granddaughter, Andy; father, Calvin Braswell; mother, Pearlee Braswell; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Paul and Isabell McKenzie; and son- in-law, (son) Ernesto Leija.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Braswell; sons, Bennie Braswell and wife Patty, Ray Braswell and wife Datra, Calvin Braswell, Jr.; daughters, Teresa Bagwell, Carolyn Hunt, Melba Sykes and husband Mike; sisters, Frances Braswell, Martha Clingen Stringer and husband Dennis, Mary Wade and husband Bobby, Bobbie Allen, Lecy McKenzie; son, Morris, Paul and Nancy McKenzie; also survived by sixteen grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Pallbearers will be Pablo Lofton, Thomas Grissom, Jon Johnson, John Grissom, Oakland McKay and Rodney Pardue.

JAMES ANDERSON BRASWELL
New Star World - May 26, 2017
Funeral Services Celebrating the Life of Mr. James Anderson Braswell, 76, of Houston, TX, will be held at 12:00 P.M., Saturday, May 27, 2017 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Dr. Larry Dean officiating. Interment will follow in Acree Cemetery in Point, LA.
Mr. Braswell was born October 31, 1940 in Wisner, LA to Lige Anderson and Bernice Bridges Braswell, and passed away May 21, 2017. He was a member of Tallowood Baptist Church in Houston, TX. Mr. Braswell was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Barbara Braswell and Jeanette Braswell Gilbert; and brother, Lige Anderson Braswell.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Kay Pardue Braswell; son, James Anderson Braswell, Jr.; daughter, Julie Braswell Hickman; granddaughter, Addison Hickman; and grandson, Blake Hickman.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until service time on Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

LIGE BRASWELL, JR.
News Star World - September 02, 2015
Funeral service for Mr. Lige Braswell, Jr., 61, of Wisner, will take place at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at Christian Fellowship Church, with Rev. George Ferrington officiating and interment to follow at South Central Baptist Church Cemetery, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home-Winnsboro, LA.
Lige, a farmer, was born on October 9, 1953 in Wisner, LA to the union of Lige Braswell, Sr. and Lucille Ferrington Braswell and passed away on August 30, 2015 in Wisner, LA. He is preceded in death by his parents and by his two sisters, Janet Barton and Jeanette Braswell.
Survivors left to cherish his memory are his wife of 32 years Sherrie Braswell of Wisner, LA; sons, Randall Anderson Braswell and wife Amy of Wisner, LA and Ronnie Lige Braswell and wife Anna Kay of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Evan Braswell, Carson Braswell, Gabe Braswell, Charlie Braswell, Cecilia Braswell and Katelin Michelle Cockerham; brother, Jimmy Braswell and wife Kay of Houston, TX and sister, Barbara Braswell of Waxahatchie, TX.
Pallbearers will be John 'Byrd' Moroni, Herman Rials, Mark Ingram, 'Uncle' Bob Moroni, Jeff Eley, Joe Pike, Blueford 'DD' Smith and Frank Hill.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Tom Kerrigan, Mike Watson, Bubba Dale Ellerbe and Dennis Berry.
The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, September 1st, 2015 from 5:00-8:00 PM at Christian Fellowship Church.

BENNY DALE BRATTON
News Star World - January 30, 2010
Funeral services for Benny Dale Bratton, age 71, of Olla and formerly of Columbia will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, January 31, 2010 from the Pine Hill Baptist Church at Urania with Rev. David McGuffee officiating.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2010 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Riser Funeral Home located at 7131 U S Hwy 165 Columbia, LA.
Visitation for Sunday will be at the church beginning at 1:00 PM until time of service.
Benny Dale Bratton was born on May 30, 1938 at Kelly, LA to the union of David Bratton and Leona Johnson Bratton. He was one of eighteen siblings.
He was preceded in death by his parents and by his brothers: A.L., Chester, Jack, and Millard. Also, by his sisters: Cleta Phillips, Elsie Wilson, and Ardie Goldman.
Bennie was a retired truck driver and a member of the Pine Hill Baptist Church in Urania. Bennie delivered fruits and vegetables to friends and neighbors and was always trying to put the needs of others ahead of his own. He was truly a Good Samaritan and will be missed by all who loved and knew him.
Survivors include: his wife, Jettie Bratton of Olla, his sons: Benny Bratton and wife, Misty, of Enterprise, LA, Tony Wayne Bratton of Lafayette, IN, and James Bratton and wife, Paula, of Olla, LA, his daughter: DeWanna Pitman and husband, Stacey, of Olla, step-daughters: Shirley Hickey and husband, Glenn, of Beach Island, SC, and Jan Meredith and husband, Bryan, of Grayson, step- son: Frank Patton and wife, Kim, of Winnfield, brothers: Buster Bratton of Minden, LA, Darryl Bratton of West Monroe, and Virgil Bratton of Pineville, LA, sisters: Modean Buckalew of Columbia, Ruby Clark of Corning, CA, Ethel James of Kelly, Catherine Warford of Severville, TN, Clara Rutledge of Columbia, Virginia Cruse of Grayson, and Ruth Gintz of Pineville, LA, ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Serving as pallbearers will be: Aubrey Bratton, Mitch Bratton, Otha Ray Bratton, Sidney Eubanks, LaVelle Dollar, and Brian Roberts.

CHARLES W. BRATTON
News Star World - March 02, 2010
Memorial services for Charles W. Bratton, 75, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at Cedar Crest Baptist Church. Rev. Greg Clark will officiate under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Bratton was born November 19, 1934 in Caldwell Parish, LA and passed away February 28, 2010 in West Monroe, LA. A retired manager for Manville Corporation, he served in the United States Army and was an active member of Cedar Crest Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 54 years; Trudie Bratton; daughters; Kay Bratton Moore and Paula Dee Bratton Potter and husband, Mike; granddaughter, Emily Potter; grandson, Christopher Potter; sisters, Mary Francis Warner and Shirley Gonzales and husband, Joe; sister-in- law, Barbara Bratton; 4 nephews; and a special friend, Eugene Jones. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Cedar Crest Baptist Church Building Fund, 3245 Arkansas Road West Monroe, LA 71291, M.D. Anderson Cancer Research Hospital or your favorite charity. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Cedar Crest Baptist Church.

GRADY EUGENE BRATTON
News Star World - Oct 5, 2005
Funeral services for Mr. Grady Eugene Bratton, 75, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, October 6, 2008 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA with Rev. William Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Bratton passed away Thursday, October 2, 2008. He was a flight refueler for the United States Air Force and retired from Riverwood Cartons after thirty-nine years of employment.
He is survived by his wife Barbara Bratton; son, Michael Bratton and wife Janine of Bossier City, LA; brother, Charles William Bratton of West Monroe, LA; sisters, Mary Frances Warner of Monroe, LA and Shirley Marie Gonzales of Monroe, LA; several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Todd Worley, Stan Karr, Mark Gonzales, Steve Farmer, Mike Martin, and Billy Barnes.
Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM Sunday, October 5, 2008 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA.

MARJORIE GAYLE WILSON BRATTON
News Star World - June 18, 2015
Funeral services for Marjorie Gayle Wilson Bratton will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Cedar Crest Baptist Church in West Monroe with Dr. Greg Clark and Bro. David Moreland officiating. Interment will be at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.
Gayle was born August 14, 1936 in Kelly, LA and passed away on June 14, 2015 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe after a short illness. She graduated from Kelly High School and Northeast Louisiana State College (now ULM). She was a proud Army wife, caring for her family in Germany and Texas before settling back in West Monroe upon her husband Darrel's retirement. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, faithful friend, Christian and member of Cedar Crest Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lettie Antley Wilson & Berry W. Wilson, Sr; sisters, Opal Wilson Duke and Dorothy Wilson Anderson; brothers, Woodrow Wilson, Odell Wilson, and Berry Wilson, Jr.
She is survived by her devoted and loving husband of nearly 55 years, Darrel; daughters, Sharon Bratton and Susan Vaughn Peacock; grandchildren, Samantha Vaughn and Casey Vaughn, all of West Monroe; and numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Pallbearers will be her nephews, Barry Wilson, Tom Duke, Aubrey Bratton, Othel Ray Bratton, Jared Medaries, and Patrick Ryan.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 19, 2015 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe.
The family would like to thank the staff at West Monroe Guest House for their kindness and care, especially Heather Sturdivant. Gayle truly enjoyed her special visits from family friend Willie Jean Shields and Jewel McMurry.
Memorials may be made to the Cedar Crest Baptist Church Building Fund or the American Cancer Society.

ERMA ELKIN BRAUER
News Star World - January 21, 2015
Erma Beatrice Elkin Brauer (93 years old) was surrounded by her loved ones and friends in her passing on Sunday, January 18, 2015. She had a long and beautiful life! Erma adored her family and supportive friends who helped guide, love and carry her through her full and happy life.
Erma was born November 7, 1921 in Winnsboro, Louisiana to Eva Mathews Elkin and Orville Elkin. In 1945, she married the love of her life, Karl Henry Brauer and became an Army Air Forces wife. They raised three sons as they served their country. Erma received a bachelor's degree from Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, Kansas. When her husband retired from the US Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1963, they moved their family to Austin, Texas and put down roots.
Erma received a Masters of Education from the University of Texas in 1968. She taught first and second grade at the Bryker Woods Elementary, Pillow Elementary and Hill Elementary Schools in Austin Independent School District for 20 years. Her family is proud to call her "The Mother of Duty Free Lunch" for which she courageously fought and won from the AISD School Board. This allowed teachers the right to a much deserved break at lunch time. She was always a leader; a take-charge lady. Erma treasured her school children. She often expressed hope that they loved being with her as much as she delighted in teaching them.
After retiring from teaching, this little country girl from a small town in Louisiana became a volunteer for the Austin Heritage Society. She liked to say, "I wasn't born in Texas, but I got here as fast as I could." Starting from humble beginnings, she never dreamed she would be privileged enough to be a docent at the Texas Governor's Mansion and meet so many dignitaries. She had a talent for retelling history with a dramatic and humorous flair. Erma was twice selected Docent of the Year at the Governor's Mansion. She also earned Docent of the Year from the Austin Heritage Society. She was noted for telling interesting stories that recreated Texas history in the classrooms of Texas elementary schools. She was a very active creative volunteer for Ballet Austin. Some of her creations were stylish center pieces, fluffy tutus and sparking "magic" wands.
Erma was described by some of her friends as a collector of people and stories. She loved politics. She was a life-long learner who was well read, articulate and always in the know on current events. She always encouraged older adults who, like her, wanted to better themselves through education. Erma was always a lady, young at heart, fashionable and a shoe lover. She was vibrant and vivacious... a dear friend. She will be greatly missed.
Erma's garden was her sanctuary to appreciate the glorious creations of God. She celebrated their beauty with joy.
Erma's adoring family will deeply miss her loving, supportive, fun and high spirited ways. She is survived by her three sons and their families, Karl and Mary Ann, Charles and Patricia, Jim and Rose Marie; her grandchildren and their families, Jonathan and Jennifer, Nikolaus and Lauren, Katrina, Laura and Jason Hamby, Victoria and Andy Rah; her great grandchildren Grayson Hamby, Delaney Rah, Nikolaus Brauer, Kellan Hamby, Tristan Rah and Alex Brauer. Her motto was family first. The Brauer family has been truly blessed to have Erma as a mother! Heaven celebrates. Those left behind have great stories to tell.
The family will receive friends from 6 PM until 8 PM on Thursday, January 22, 2015, and the funeral services will be held at 10 AM on Friday, January 23, 2015, with Pastor Jeremiah Ebeling officiating, both at Cook Walden Funeral Home, 6100 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas. Interment will follow at Cook Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery at 14501 North I-35, Pflugerville, Texas.

RUTH R. BRAZIL
News Star World - October 1, 2005
Graveside services for Mrs. Ruth R. Brazil, 97, of Fairbanks, La. will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday October 2, 2005 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, La. with Rev. John Langham officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Rd. Monroe, La. Mrs. Brazil was a resident of Avalon Nursing Home and died Friday September 30, 2005. Mrs. Brazil was an Elder and faithful charter member of the Fairbanks, Grace and Graceminster Presbyterian Churches in Monroe, La. She retired from Cities Service. Mrs. Brazil is survived by a host of friends.

WILMA BRAZZEL
News Star World - August 11, 2015
Funeral services for Mrs. Wilma Brazzel, 82, of Ruston will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at New Hope Baptist Church in Choudrant, LA with Pastor Dwayne Monk officiating. Interment will follow at Corinth Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston.
Mrs. Brazzel was born October 14, 1932 in Spearsville, LA. She worked at Terzia's Rental in Ruston for 20 years until she retired at age 80. Wilma loved her boss, Buddy and his family; in fact they became her family. She also loved her church family at New Hope Baptist Church in Choudrant, LA and especially her Pastor, Dwayne Monk and his family. Wilma loved being with her family, going out to eat and especially playing Rook every Friday night with her family. She loved life and everyone loved her. Her latest love was her little niece, Sonnie Marye Vinson …. she loved listening to her talk and just giving her some hugs and kisses.
She is preceded in death by her parents: Claude and Sally Lou Rockett; husband: Thomas L. Brazzel; daughters: Donna Brazzel and Anita Kelley; granddaughters: April Dance and Lana Cross; grandson: Eric Beavers, 3 sisters; and 2 brothers.
Mrs. Brazzel is survived by sister: Saundra and husband Jack Bays of Summerfield, LA; son-in-law: Kim Kelley of Bernice, LA: daughter: Pam Dance of Ruston, LA; grandson: Jed Dance of Pineville, LA; son: Jerry Cross and wife Cindy of Shreveport; daughter: Sherri Campbell and husband Scott of Duson, LA; grandson: Hunter Campbell of Duson, LA; stepdaughter: Maggie Jean Prey and husband Paul of Redford, Michigan; stepdaughter: Ann Tinsley and husband Sonny of Abbeville, LA; stepson: Ronnie Brazzel and wife Loretta from Lafayette, LA; granddaughter: Chasity Taylor and husband Jonathan of Lowell, Arkansas; granddaughter: Connor Cross of Shreveport and many nieces and nephews.
Special thanks from the family to Nurse, David Thompson of University Health Hospital Neuro ICU in Shreveport, LA for his unbelievable compassion and kindness he showed to us and our mother.
Pallbearers will be Buddy Terzia, Greg Terzia, Kyle Green, Tony Vinson, James Pilgreen, and Jack Bays. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Brazzel Memorial Reunion; c/o Ray Brazzel; 809 T&P Lane; Abilene, TX 79602 or New Hope Baptist Church; 339 New Hope Road; Choudrant, LA 71227
Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 PM Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston.

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