Obituaries BUBB - BURNSIDE

ALBERT HERMANCE BUBB, SR.
Monroe Morning World, March 30, 1930, front page
Albert H. Bubb, 38, vice-president of the H. A. Bubb Corporation of this city, died at a local sanitarium at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon after a week's illness from an ulcer of his stomach.
He had been active in his business interests in the city up to the time he was taken to the hospital for treatment last Sunday afternoon. His death yesterday produced a distinct shock throughout the city among his large circle of friends and associates in this city and the state, where he had been identified with progressive activities in the oil and gas industry as well that of carbon black manufacture for the past four years.
Mr. Bubb was the son of the late N. Burrows Bubb of Williamsport, Pa., one of the most prominent figures, in the wholesale drug and chemical business of the east. He came to Monroe from Williamsport four years to engage with his brother, H, A. Bubb in the management of the Bubb Corporation. He was a brother of George R. Bubb treasurer of the Columbian Gasoline corporation.
He received his education at Williamsport and Lawrenceburg. N. J. later joining his father in the wholesale drug business. He was married at Philadelphia In September 1914, to Miss Florence Hill of Williamsport.
Five Children were born of the union all of whom survive. They are, George L., Walter, Margaret, Albert A., Jr., and H. Burrows, 3rd. Four brothers also survive; H. A. Bubb, Monroe; George L. Bubb, New York, N. B. Bubb, Jr., and James L. Bubb of Williamsport.
Mr. Bubb was a member of the Presbyterian Church and was also prominent in the Masonic order and the Knights Templar.
Funeral services will be held at 4 o'clock this afternoon at the family home 1603 St. John Drive, Rev Ernest Holloway, pastor of the Presbyterian church, officiating. Following the services the body will be taken to Williamsport, PA., where internment will be made. The funeral party will leave Monroe over the Illinois Central at 7:10 o'clock tonight.
--Contributed by Richard Bubb

ANDREW LOUIS BUCHAN
News Star World - Nov 5, 1997
Andrew Louis Buchan, 78, of Quitman, a retired truck driver, died Monday. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Southern Funeral Home Chapel, Jonesboro. burial will be at Cypress Creek Cemetery, Dodson.

RODNEY L. BUCHAN
News Star World - July 31, 2008
Lena, Miss. — Rodney L. Buchan, 42, formerly of Quitman, an auxiliary operator, died Sunday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Friday at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is in Cypress Creek Cemetery in Winn Parish.

HELEN MARIE WHITE BUCKLEY
News Star World - September 11, 2015
Funeral services for Helen Marie White Buckley, 71, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 12, 2015 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Dr. Woods Watson will be officiating.
Mrs. Buckley was a retired cashier for Safeway Foods and was a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Buckley, Jr.; sister, Frances Moulder and 3 brothers, James, Bo and Charles White.
Mrs. Buckley is survived by her daughter, Vicky Chelette and a son, Horace Buckley III; grandchildren, Alyssa Chelette Allen and husband Jacob, and Justin Chelette; sister, Sharon Hodges and a brother, Billy White.

HORACE Q. BUCKLEY, JR.
News Star World - January 15, 2009
Funeral services for Mr. Horace Q. "Buddy" Buckley Jr., 65, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, January 16, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with his nephew, Rev. Charles Dupree officiating. Interment will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel.
Mr. Buckley passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2009. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Mr. Buckley spent his career working at Selig Manufacturing until he retired in 1983. After retirement, he spent twelve years working part-time for Michael's Arts and Crafts.
Survivors include his loving wife of 47 years, Helen White Buckley; son, Horace "Buddy" Buckley, III of Houston, TX; daughter, Vicky Buckley Chelette and husband, Dale of West Monroe; two grandchildren, Alyssa Marie Chelette and Justin Dale Chelette of West Monroe; and sisters, Inez Cavey of Baltimore, MD, Jane Dupree of Swartz, LA, and Corda Queen of West Monroe.
Honorary pallbearers will be Rex Rugg, Jessie Flower, Robert Murphy, Dale Chelette, Kerry Moulder, and A.J. Corrent.
Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Special thanks to Frances Moulder and Sharon Hodges.

JAMES BISHOP BUCKLEY
News Star World - August 23, 2009
James Bishop Buckley, 66, of Walkerville, AR. passed away Saturday, August 15, 2009 at Willis Knighton Hospital in Bossier City, LA. He was born November 15, 1942 in Bernice, LA. to James George and Corrie (Robinson) Buckley.
During his life he served as a Deputy Sheriff for Claiborne Parish, worked at the Claiborne Plant in Claiborne Parish and was a Maintenance Tech. for Calumet. He was one of those special people who loved his job and the people he worked with. Besides spending time with his family and friends, Bishop's greatest pleasure was spending time outdoors. He always loved to go hunting and fishing. He also loved his two dogs "Trouble" and "Gidget" who will miss him very much.
Preceding him in death are his parents and one sister, Betty Buckley Smith.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Paula Buckley of Walkerville, AR.; one daughter, Lori Ann Buckley and her Fiance' Jamie R. White of Athens, LA.; step-son, Benny Keith and wife, Kathy of Hot Springs, AR.; step-daughter, Barbie Bailey and husband, David of Magnolia, AR.; three grandsons, Josh Keith, Creighton Bailey, Craig Bailey all of Magnolia, AR.; one granddaughter, Chanel Bailey of Magnolia, AR.; five sisters, Ann Boone and husband, Nick, Maudellen Hollis, Sue Buckley, Barbara Yarbrough and husband, David and Cathy Buckley all of Bernice, LA.; one brother, Johnny Buckley and wife, Jeanette of Bernice, LA.; one aunt, Mary Aulds of Bernice, LA.; mother-in-law, Betty Bailey Pharr of Magnolia, AR.; brother-in-laws, Don Pharr and wife, Trish of Walkerville, AR.; Ed Pharr and wife, Mary Jane, Robert Pharr and wife, Necia all of Magnolia, AR.; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at Bailey Funeral Home Chapel with J.L. Foster officiating. Arrangements are by Bailey Funeral Home of Magnolia.

RACHEL BUCKLEY
News Star World - December 13, 2007
Funeral services for Mrs. Rachel Buckley, 79, of Swartz, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, December 14, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Glen Gardner and Rev. Terry Hinds officiating. Interment will follow in Loch Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Buckley passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2007, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness. She was a member of the Swartz First Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, and friend who loved flowers and gardening.
Survivors include her husband of fifty-one years, Marcus "Bo" Buckley; daughters, Becky Sallee and husband Rick of West Dundee, IL, and Kathy Milton of Woodstock, GA; brothers, Benny Moore of Laneville, TX, Ivan Moore and wife Carroll of Mt. Enterprise, TX, and Kenneth Moore and wife Pat of Henderson, TX; and a special niece, Tami Moore of Henderson, TX.
Pallbearers will be Richie Redding, Ronnie Coleman, Burl Humphries, Monty Parks, Paul Parks, and Richard Wallace.
Visitation will be Thursday from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Dr. Donna Donald, Dr. Ron Hammett, and their staffs for their continued support throughout Mrs. Buckley's illness.

WILLIAM SIDNEY BUCKLEY, JR.
News Star World - September 18, 2008
Funeral services for Mr. William Sidney "Bill" Buckley Jr. of Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, September 19, 2008 at Graceminister Presbyterian Church with Rev. Steven S. Bryant and Rev. Jack B. Phelps officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Buckley was born in Monroe and died on September 17, 2008, at the age of 78. He attended Neville High School, Marion Military Academy and Louisiana Tech University. He served the U.S. Army in Germany during the Korean Conflict, and married Hazel Chambliss on December 8, 1956, to whom he was married for forty-three years.
Bill was an entrepreneur and founded Buckley's Auto Service in the 1960's and later founded B & L Marine in Lakeshore where he and his wife served customers for twenty-four years. He was an active member of Graceminister Presbyterian Church in Monroe and an ordained deacon. Bill was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed boating, hunting, and fishing. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William S. "Willie" Buckley, Sr. and Lucille McHenry Buckley; his wife, Hazel Chambliss Buckley; brother, Albert W. Buckley.
Survivors include daughters, Ruth B. McDonald and husband Patrick of Monroe, LA, Mary B. Clark and husband Kip of Madison, MS, and Martha B. D'Amico and husband Dan of Madison, MS; five grandchildren, Erin Clark, Nicklas McDonald, Emily Clark, Sidney D'Amico, and Shelby D'Amico.
Pallbearers will be C.E. Synder, Fred Fox, David Jacobs, Earnest Breard, David Clark, and Bob Willsher.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Goleman, V.W. Tidwell, Delbert Henderson, and Sam Loftis.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday, September 18, 2008 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA.
The family expresses heartfelt gratitude to the staff on Wing II of the Louisiana War Veteran's Home in Monroe, and requests that memorials be sent to Graceminister Presbyterian Church in memory of Bill.

ALICE FAYE BUFFINGTON
News Star World - December 28, 2015
Funeral services for Alice Faye Buffington, 79, of Sterlington, will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, December 29, 2015, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe, with Rev. Ben Hackler officiating. Interment will follow at Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Log Cabin, LA.
Mrs. Buffington died Friday, December 25, 2015, at Grace Home in Shreveport. She enjoyed cooking for the Amvets and her family and was a member of the VFW Auxiliary.
Mrs. Buffington was preceded in death by her husband, James Ruben Buffington; and son, James Buffington.
Survivors include children, Kenneth Buffington and wife Martha, Douglas Buffington and wife DeDe; daughter-in-law, Peggy Buffington; grandchildren, Maggie, Benji, Courtney, Matthew, Taylor, Whit, and Claire; five great grandchildren; eight brothers and sisters; and her special friend of 20 years, Gerald Walters.
Pallbearers will be Benji Buffington, Matthew Rainwater, Whit Buffington and Ben Worley. Honorary pallbearer will be David Dailey.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Monday, December 28, 2015, at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.
Memorials may be made to the VFW Post 1809, Hwy 594, Monroe, LA, 71203.

DOROTHY DELL BARKSDALE BUFFINGTON
News Star World - June 26, 2013
A Memorial Service for Dorothy Dell "Dee Dee" Barksdale Buffington, 74, of Monroe will be at 1:30 PM, Saturday, June 29, 2013 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1901 Lexington, Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Buffington was born on August 1, 1938 in Ruston, LA and passed away on June 25, 2013 in Monroe, LA. She loved her family, friends, her spiritual community at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, and the beauty of Nature. She was a wonderful, warm person who enjoyed helping people and making people feel special. She adored her husband of 54 years, Lamar, who was the center of her life and her most devoted caregiver.
She is survived by her husband, Lamar; daughters, Helen and husband, Joe Simpson, Mary Ansley Buffington, and Leigh Barksdale Buffington; grandchildren, John William Simpson, Ian Lamar Simpson, Helen Ansley Simpson, Mary Helen Kennedy, Sadie Buffington Prince; sisters from Dallas, TX, Toni and her husband, Marshall Terry, and Mary Helen and husband, Ron Bradford.
The family would like to give special thanks to all the doctors and other caregivers of Mrs. Buffington.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, June 28, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe and from 12:30 PM to the time of service at 1:30 PM, Saturday, June 29, 2013 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Monroe.

PEGGY WILLIAMS BUFFINGTON
News Star World - August 18, 2016
Funeral services for Peggy Williams Buffington, 61, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Friday August 19, 2016 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church with Father Job Edathinatt officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Buffington was born October 31, 1954 in Monroe, LA and passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 16, 2016.
Mrs. Buffington was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, James Buffington and parents, Harold Eugene and Eddie Rebecca Williams.
Survivors include her daughter, Maggie Buffington Sistrunk and husband Thomas; grandchildren, Madeline and Caitlyn Sistrunk and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loved ones.
Pallbearers will be Jay White, Benji Buffington, Whit Buffington, Charles Sawyer, and Matthew Rainwater.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA.

TOMMY BUFFINGTON
News Star World - September 24, 2013
Funeral services for Tommy Buffington, age 68 of Clarks, will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 25, at Old Bethel Baptist Church in Clarks with Bro. Bill Robertson officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery where the military will honor him with a 21 gun salute. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the church. Services are under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia.
Tommy was born September 13, 1945 to AJ and Mary Sebren Buffington in Bastrop and he passed from this life on September 22, 2013 at his residence in Clarks.
He worked for Bellsouth Telephone Company from 1969 to 1999. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1965 to 1969 where he served three tours of duty in Vietnam. He loved to play music and sing and was a member of the Reject Band. He served for many years at the American Legion Hall in Columbia. He was preceded in death by his parents;
He is survived by his wife of 46 years: Judy Reitzell Buffington; two daughters: Rhonda Goodman and her husband Terry Wayne; Jody Owens and her husband Chuck; son: Jason Buffington and his wife Crystal; brother: Jerry Buffington; sister: Alice Buffington Barron; eight grandchildren: Brandin Owens, Niki Miles, Miranda Goodman, Kalyn Owens, Cole Buffington, Cameron Buffington, Jacy Buffington, and Jordan Buffington; great-granddaughter: Lillie Owens; a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Bruce Barron, Cole Buffington, Wally Reitzell, Dylan McGuffee, Shelby McGuffee, and Kolby Owens.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Ray Reitzell, Randy Benson, Andy Benson, Glen Barnhill, Ricky Hatten, and Wren Crocket.

JONATHAN TURNER BUFKIN
News Star World - December 28, 2014
A celebration of the life of Jonathan Turner Bufkin, 34, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, was held on December 27, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at World Outreach Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, with visitation taking place at 9:30 a.m. at the church. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on December 30, 2014, at Oakley Cemetery in Gilbert, Louisiana, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro, Louisiana. Prior to the graveside, visitation will take place at First Baptist Church, Wisner, Louisiana, at 1:00 p.m.
Jon was born on December 26, 1979, in Winnsboro, Louisiana. He graduated salutatorian of the 1997 graduating class of Gilbert High School. He went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Louisiana Tech University and a masters degree from Middle Tennessee State University. Jon and his wife Kelsey were filmmakers and together they created a successful film business in the Nashville area. He died on December 23, 2014, in his home following a lengthy battle with cancer.
Jon was preceded in death by his brother, Brandon Wade Bufkin.
Jon is survived by his wife Kelsey; his parents, Ken and Lou Bufkin of Arlington, Texas; his grandparents, Wade and Olivia Bufkin of Gilbert, Louisiana; his sister, Jessica Bufkin of Nashville, Tennessee; his twin brother, Justin Bufkin and wife Meredith of Woodworth, Louisiana; mother-in- law, Bev Gaushell of Monroe, Louisiana; brother-in-law, Morgan Gaushell of Monroe, Louisiana; and nephews Sawyer and Jaxon Bufkin and niece Mia Bufkin.
Honorary pallbearers are Jeremy Carney, Eric Dill, Chris Gaston, Matt Hogan, Kurt Knoll, Ryan Pflasterer, Ethan Thon, and Nathan Wright.
Jon served on the board of directors for Son Valley Ranch, a ministry to children who come from broken homes. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jon's name at sonvalleyranch.com or mailed to Son Valley Ranch, 4167 Rockdale Fellowship Road, Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, 37122.

CHARLES W. BUIE
News Star World - September 21, 2009
Funeral services for Charles W. Buie, 74, of Fort Necessity will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, September 22, 2009 in Gill First National Funeral Home Chapel in Winnsboro. Interment will follow in Buie Cemetery in Fort Necessity with Rev. Stewart Sherman and Rev. Rex Barker officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
He was born to William Samuel and Marie Brower Buie on December 7, 1934 in Monroe and passed from this life Saturday, September 19, 2009 in Monroe.
Mr. Buie, a lifelong resident of Fort Necessity, was the great-great grandson of Neil Buie an original settler of Franklin Parish. He attended school at Fort Necessity and graduated from Brown Military Academy as Major, the highest ranking officer of the academy.
He attended NLU and graduated from LSU in 1957 with a degree in Agricultural Economics. While at LSU, he served as treasurer of Alpha Zeta honorary agriculture fraternity, vice president of Agriculture Economics Association, member of Sigma Chi fraternity, and ROTC. He later served in the U.S. Army Reserve as Staff Sergeant.
As a farmer and cotton ginner, Mr. Buie was devoted to the cotton industry. He was a member of the National Cotton Council, Southern Cotton Ginners Association, Louisiana Cotton Producers Association, among others. He also served on the board of directors of First South Production Credit Corporation since 1977 and the board of directors of Franklin Cotton Warehouse where he held the office of treasurer.
He is survived by his wife, Pat Hoffman Buie of Fort Necessity; daughter, Bonnie Buie Ritchie of Gilbert; grandchildren, Jordan Ritchie, Cassidy Ritchie, Mark Liles, Mason Liles, Michael Liles, Ainsley Liles and a new granddaughter born on Friday; step children, Allison Killingsworth, Mark Liles, and A.C. Liles, III; sister, Harriet Johnston of Dallas, and cousin, Dr. Jimmie Y. Buie of Lafayette.
Pallbearers will be Gary Killingsworth, Myles Kiper, Mark Liles, Mason Liles, Michael Liles, and Kyle Peoples.
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Boyce Stone, Bobby Wooldridge and Board of Franklin Cotton Warehouse.

GLORIA GWENDOLYN BUIE
News Star World - February 27, 2009
Funeral services for Mrs. Gloria Gwendolyn Buie, 85, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 12:00 PM Saturday afternoon, February 28, 2009 at the Souls Harbor United Pentecostal Church with Rev. Jimmy Masters officiating. Interment will follow at 3:30 PM in the Hillcrest Memorial Park under the direction of the Hillcrest Funeral Home of Haughton.
Gloria Buie passed from this life on Thursday, February 26, 2009 at The Oaks in Monroe.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey W. Buie, and her parents, Arthur T. Morgan and Nell Knight Morgan, one sister, Mary F. Sartin, and two brothers, Joseph W. Morgan and Arthur T. Morgan, Jr.
Gloria was born on June 24, 1923 in DeRidder, LA, graduated from Bolton High School in Alexandria, LA, and attended Louisiana College in Pineville, LA. She married Aubrey William Buie in Alexandria, LA where she attended the First Pentecostal Church pastored by her father. She faithfully partnered with her husband during sixty-nine years of pastoral and evangelistic ministry.
Gloria was an integral part of her husband's ministry, effectively supporting pastorates in New Orleans, Bossier City, DeRidder and Bastrop, LA, Kilgore and Sherman, TX, and South Bend, IN and others. She was an especially gifted national church speaker who influenced others with her charming wit and insightful wisdom. Many still recall her powerful impact upon their personal lives and ministries. As a pastor's wife, she labored in every facet of ministry, and encouraged and taught saints how to live gracious and overcoming lives for the Lord Jesus. She was a true Christian lady.
Gloria was the Executive Housekeeper for Ramada Inn in Bossier City and Alexandria, LA, and served the Morehouse Parish Hospital in several capacities.
She is survived by her three sons and their wives, A. W. Jr. "Bill" and Lou Buie, Sandy Lake, LA, Ralph "Buddy" and June Buie, Monroe, LA and James "Jimmy" and Linda Buie, Livingston, TX; three sisters-in-law, Maxie Frake, Bossier City, LA, Norma Teekel, Bossier City, LA, and Clydine Morgan, Orange, TX; one brother-in-law, Archie Buie and wife, Judy, Blanchard, LA; five grandsons, Michael D. Buie, Christopher M. Buie, James A. "Jaime" Buie, Jonathan J. "Jay" Buie and Jeremy W. Buie; nine great grandchildren, and other extended family.
Prior to the service, visitation will be from 10:0 AM until 12:00 PM at the Souls Harbor United Pentecostal Church in Calhoun, Louisiana. Flowers, greetings and cards may be sent to the church at 113 Slocum Road, Calhoun, LA.

HENRY BULLARD
News Star World - August 29, 2014
Funeral services for Henry "Sammy" Bullard, age 77, of Lake Providence, LA will be 3PM, Saturday, August 30, 2014, at the Providence Worship Center in Lake Providence with Rev. Don Boyett officiating. Interment will be in the Silver Cross Cemetery in Tallulah. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.
Visitation will be Friday from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Cox Funeral Home.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Doler Bullard and Bennie Mae Booth Bullard; sister, Olla Jane Bullard; brother, Winfred Bullard Sr.; father and mother-in-law, Sonny and Muriel Meredith; brother-in-laws, Marzell Melton, Billy and Jimmy Meredith.
Sammy and Joan were active members of Providence Worship Center.
Immediately after marriage Sammy served in the U.S. Army for two years. Working for the USDA Soil Conservation Service, Sammy retired at an early age. He loved working with his hands and staying busy so he later took a position with the Secretary of State.
Sammy greatly enjoyed participating in Track and Field both through his high school years and later in life. He loved sharing those memories with everyone who would listen. Sammy will be remembered for his humor, for the stories that he loved to tell, and for his service and devotion to his family and community.
Sammy is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joan Marie Bullard of Lake Providence, LA; son, David Bullard of Lake Providence, LA; daughter-in-law, Regina Bullard of Oak Grove, LA; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa Marie Satre and Carey Satre of West Monroe, LA; three grandchildren, Brandon Pylant and wife Ashley, Bayleigh Pylant, and Carah Satre, all of West Monroe, LA; two great- grandchildren, Elizabeth Pylant and Hayleigh Pylant of West Monroe, LA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bobby Bullard and wife Kathy of Carthage, TX, Pat Bullard and wife Libby of Tallulah, LA, Oward Bullard and wife Geneva of Blyville, AR; sister, Audrey Melton of Vidalia, LA; sister and brother-in-law, Virginia Caviness and husband Howard of Delhi, LA; brother-in-law, Ray Meredith and wife Cathy of Baton Rouge, La; sister-in-laws, Libby Meredith of Rogers, AR and Patsy Meredith of oak Grove, LA; numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Dale Miller, Stewart Patrick, Lamar Perry, Phillip Tomlinson, Phil Tomlinson, Chris Boyett.
Honorary pallbearers will be David Smith, Larry Brock, Gene Haley, Gene Edmonson, Leroy Hendrix.

MELANIE ANN BULLER
News Star World - May 19, 2015
Melanie Ann Buller, born January 23, 1959 in Houston, Texas passed away on Saturday, May 16th from an extended illness after returning to her childhood home, Monroe. Mel was a unique and caring individual who touched the lives of all who knew her.
In all aspects of her life, she had a dedication to her love of horses, travel, work and friends. She graduated from River Oaks School and attended Millsaps College and ULM.
Growing up in Monroe, Melanie's passion for horses turned into a twelve year youth career showing American Quarter Horses as well as her many activities with her beloved Alma Mater, River Oaks School. Her love of travel launched her 35 year career in the hospitality industry advancing to the position of Regional Director of Revenue Management for Davidson Hotel Company of Atlanta and the New Orleans Intercontinental Hotel.
She was preceded in death by her parents William Wesley and Lanelle Buller of Monroe; grandparents, Ansel and Lender Buller, and Constance and William Lutz. She is survived by sister, Leigh Ann Buller Schroeder and her husband Ronald Dean Schroeder of China, Texas; Aunt, Billie June Reardon, Tallahassee, Florida; Cousins, Bevin Reardon and Russell Reardon; honorary parents Flip and Frank Spooner.
Memorial service will be on Wednesday, May 20 at 2 pm at First United Methodist Church, 3900 Loop Road followed by a private burial. Visitation will be from 12:30 PM until the time of service at 2:00 PM on Wednesday.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to River Oaks School, 600 Finks Hideaway Road, Monroe, Louisiana 71203.

SANDRA SHOPE BULLOCK
News Star World - February 7, 2009
Sandra Bullock, 44, of Rayville died Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at the Richardson Medical Center in Rayville.
She was a physical therapist with West Carroll Home Health Services and was a graduate of Texas Women's University with a Masters Degree in Physical Therapy.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, February 8, 2009 at Cox Funeral Home in Delhi with Rev. Jason Lupo officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Saturday at Cox Funeral Home.
Burial will be in the Crowville Masonic Cemetery.
Sandra is survived by her husband, Justin Foster Bullock of Rayville, three children, William, Rebecca and Jessica Bullock all of Rayville, her parents, Robert and Betty Shope of Columbia, LA; two sisters, Susan Worley of West Monroe, LA and Betty Jo Johnson of New Orleans, LA; her maternal grandmother, Pearl Cross and her in-laws, James Foster and Jeanette Bullock of Delhi.
She is preceded in death by a son Jonathen Foster Bullock.
Pallbearers will be Michael Johnson, Bill Kitchens, Byron Kitchens, Shawn West, Kevin Hosea and Wayne Harrodd.

CURTIS W. BUMGARDNER
News Star World - January 23, 2011
Mr. Curtis W. Bumgardner of the Seattle, WA. area was born in West Monroe, LA. on January 28, 1941 and departed this life on December 27, 2010.
He is predeceased by his parents, P.J. Bumgardner and Nerine Bumgardner.
Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Mrs. Bobbie Bumgardner; one daughter, Christine Barnes; one son, Allen Bumgardner; one grandson, Torrey Banes; two brothers, Charles Bumgardner and wife, Carolyn, William (Sonny) Bumgardner and wife, Blondell; a sister, Rita Kelley and husband, Quint and numerous nieces and nephews.

LOREE BUMGARDNER
News Star World - January 19, 2016
Funeral Services for Loree Bumgardner, 104, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at White's Ferry Road Church of Christ with Rev. Mike Kellet officiating. Interment will follow in Liberty Hill Taylor Cemetery in Farmerville, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Loree was born on September 26, 1911 in Summerfield, LA and passed away on January 17, 2016 in Farmerville, LA. She was a charter member of White's Ferry Road Church of Christ where she was the eldest member. Loree was the eldest Heart to Home mother at her church. She loved ballroom dancing, fishing and camping. Loree will always be remembered by her beauty and style. She is preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Tommy Goyne (the father of her children), J.W. Gardenia, and P.J. Bumgardner, daughter, Tommie Jean Smith; granddaughter, Debra Smith.
She is survived by her daughter, Loretta Moore Krouse and husband Vernon; grandchildren, Steve Smith and wife Nancy, Ava Bryan and husband Darel, Deedee Saterfield and husband Tim, Cydni Hutson and husband Tommy, Tommy Moore, Monica Bumgardner Turner and husband Brian; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and special friend, Leon Telford.
Pallbearers will be Randy Stinson, Brian Turner, Bill Downey, James Tarkington, Johnny Howard, and Gary Watts. Honorary Pallbearers will be Harold Davis and Leon Telford.

GAIL STRAUSS BUNCH
News Star World - December 24, 2015
Gail Strauss Bunch, age 79, devoted wife and mother, passed away on December 22, 2015 at her home in Monroe, Louisiana. Born in Bunkie, Louisiana, her early years were spent with her doting aunts and grandparents who fostered her lifelong love of handwork and cooking. She attended Neville High School, Louisiana State University and graduated from Northeast Louisiana University. As a devoted young sixth grade teacher at Lexington School, she made lifelong friends and inspired many of Monroe's talented professionals.
As a daughter, wife, mother and grandmother, Gail approached tasks with a passionate and selfless commitment. In a similar fashion, Gail enthusiastically embraced and mastered every hobby she picked up, which ultimately led to her second career as an antique dealer. Gail and her husband Leonard built and decorated several homes, including one in Wyoming, which was loved and shared by family and friends. Gail was an active member of Kappa Delta, The Junior League of Monroe, Ouachita Medical Society, St. Christopher's, Daughters of the American Revolution, Colonial Dames and 20th Century Book Club.
Gail is survived by her husband, Dr. Leonard W. Bunch; daughters Janis Barraza, Sally Mouton and Holly Dencker; her three son-in-laws Dr. Mike Barraza, David Mouton and Joe Dencker; ten grandchildren, and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents Janis Holloway Strauss and Ernest Strauss.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at First United Methodist Church on Loop Road with Reverend Lynn Malone officiating. The internment will follow the services. Visitation will start at 9:30 A.M. at the church. Services are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of Monroe.
Donations in Gail's name may be made to the Ouachita River Valley Animal League at 2411 Pargoud Landing, Monroe, LA 71201 and the First United Methodist Church of Monroe at 3900 Loop Road Monroe, LA 71201.

GLENN JONES BUNDY
News Star World - June 07, 2015
Funeral service for Glenn Jones Bundy, 93, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, June 8, 2015, at the Ambassador Baptist Church in Monroe, with Rev. Norman Bryant and Rev. Jeremiah Andrews officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mr. Bundy passed away Saturday, June 6, 2015, at Azalea Estates in Monroe. Mr. Bundy was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a member of Rowland Road Baptist Church.
Mr. Bundy was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Rose Bundy; son, Dwain Bundy; parents, Earl and Bessie Bundy; and five brothers and four sisters.
Survivors include his daughter-in-law, Betty Bundy of Monroe; grandson, Rodney Bundy and wife Jennifer of West Monroe; grandson, Brian Bundy and wife Apryl of Bossier; grandson, Seth Bundy and wife Ambi; and great grandchildren, Shelby Knighten, Kaleb Bundy, Kade Bundy, all of West Monroe, and Hudson Bundy of Bossier.
Pallbearers will be Thomas Jordan, Wesley Johnson, David Murphy, James McLemore, Jimmy McLemore, and Talion Talley. Honorary pallbearer will be Don Talley.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Sunday, June 7, 2015, at the funeral home.
Special thanks to Wesley Johnson for the many years of love and care. You have and always will hold a special place in our family's heart.
In lieu of flowers, donations made be made to the charity of your choice.

JAMES W. BUNN
News Star World - September 13, 2014
Funeral services for James W. "Dub" Bunn, 79 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, September 14, 2014, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA with Bro. Dan Hall and Bro. Jason Maza officiating. Interment will follow at Salem Cemetery in Eros, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Mr. Bunn was born on October 17, 1934 in Eros, LA and passed away on September 10, 2014, in West Monroe, LA. He was a Baptist preacher and retired diemaker. A man of great faith, Mr. Bunn served as interim pastor at several churches in Louisiana and Arkansas. He enjoyed singing and was an avid Rebel football fan. Whether dressed in his overalls or a suit, Mr. Bunn never met a stranger and was always ready to lend an ear or a helping hand. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theoda and Lois Bunn; his son, Kenneth Leon Bunn, and his son-in-law, Robert Keith Smith.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Patricia Taylor Bunn; son, Reggie Bunn and wife, Elizabeth; daughter, Mickie Bunn-Smith; and daughter-in-law, Starla Smith Bunn; 8 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and one great- great grandchild.
Pallbearers will be, Michael Skains, Joe Stidham, Larry Bryan, Matthew Bryan, Richard Pilgreen, Derek Cardin and James Emory.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

EMMETT BURCH, SR.
The News Star World - July 7, 2008
Simsboro — Emmett Burch Sr. died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Simsboro Cemetery under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Arcadia.

BYRON E. BURCHELL
News Star World - August 23, 2016
Graveside Services for Byron E. Burchell, 36, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Egypt Cemetery in Milo, AR with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Byron was born December 28, 1979 in Bastrop, LA and passed away August 20, 2016. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Louisiana at Monroe and was a registered nurse currently working in the Intensive Care Unit at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, LA. Byron enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a very social person and also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Byron was preceded in death by his father, Donald Burchell; and grandparents, Estel and Laverne Burchell.
Survivors include his wife, Tara Moore Burchell; stepchildren, Leythan Moore and Kyah Frith; mother, Renaee Smith; sisters, Virginia Campbell, Heather Teague, Caryn Owens and Tauna Robertson; brothers, Joe Teague and David Burchell; special cousin, Shelby Knight; and numerous other family and friends.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

SHIVERY ALTA ROBERTS HUMBLE BURDEAUX
News Star World - February 25, 2014
Funeral Services for Mrs. Shivery Alta Roberts Humble Burdeaux, 81, of Downsville, LA will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, February 26, 2014 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Sonny McGuffie officiating. Interment will follow in the Hasley Cemetery West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Burdeaux was born on January 6, 1933 in Darnell, LA and passed away at her residence on February 21, 2014. She loved animals, gardening, and woodworking. She delivered newspapers for the News Star many years. Mrs. Burdeaux was a very loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who had a Godly way with nature. She is preceded in death by her husband, Fay Hardin Burdeaux; son, Fred Humble; two grandchildren, Daniel Wayne Burdeaux and baby brother; and one great grandson, Devon Graves.
Survivors include children, Linda Humble Sheptock and husband Butch, William B. Humble, Jr. and wife, Kris, Virginia A. Humble, Wayne Burdeaux and wife Denise, Donna Buhler and husband, Mickey, Diane Burdeaux, and David Burdeaux and wife Rhonda; seventeen grandchildren; several great grandchildren; one niece, and two nephews.
Mrs. Burdeaux's grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

MARGARET DEAN GRAY BURDINE
News Star World - July 6, 2014
Margaret "Peggy" Dean Gray Burdine passed from this earth on July 3, 2014. She was born in Shiloh, LA on December 5, 1937. She attended Longstreet High School for 12 years and Port Arthur Business & Radio College in Port Arthur, TX for 1 year. Thereafter she moved to Shreveport and worked as a legal secretary until marriage to Wes Burdine in 1955. Born; one son Wesley Randall in 1957 and one daughter, Cynthia Diane in 1967.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, William Howard Gray and Maxine Timmons Gray; Brother, John Henry Gray; brother-in-law, Leo Martin; sister-in-law, Marie Dills Gray.
She is survived by her husband, Wesley Darius Burdine of Benton LA; one son, Wesley Randall Burdine and his wife Christie Burdine of Fleming Island, FL; one daughter, Cynthia Diane Burdine Tatum and her husband, Todd Tatum of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Lauren (Dani) Burdine Brown and husband Jordan Brown of Jacksonville, FL; Kelsey Savanah Tatum, Anna Camille Tatum and Benjamin Todd Tatum of West Monroe, LA. Step grandchildren, Jordan Keith Long of Fleming Island FL, Sarah Christian Long Adham and husband Micheal Adham of Atlanta, GA. Great grandchildren, Bella Renea Brown of Jacksonville, FL; Brother Bill Gray and wife Donna; and her sisters, Cheryl Gray Martin, Pat Gray Stewart and husband Roy, all of Shiloh community,
Peggy was deeply involved in many worthwhile endeavors in her community, among which were: Bossier Bicentennial Committee; Hoe and Hope Garden Club; Potpourri Study Club; Bossier Chamber of Commerce Hostess; First United Methodist Faith Class; Barksdale Officer's Wives Club; Bossier Base Wives Club; Ambassadors Club; U.M.W. Nightingale Circle; Plantation Park PTO; Apollo Elementary Room Mother; and Cypress Area Garden Club.
Visitation is Sunday 6:00 pm - 8:00pm at Boone Funeral Home. Funeral services Monday 2:00 pm at Shiloh United Methodist Church, Keatchi, La.

WESLEY DARIUS BURDINE
News Star World - December 16, 2014
A memorial service for Wesley "Big Wes" Darius Burdine will be held 5:30 PM, Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at Boone Funeral Home-Bossier. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time, and one hour after the service. Officiating will be Pastor Jon Tellifero of First United Methodist Church of West Monroe.
Wesley was born February 25, 1928 in Gulfport, MS. His family later moved to Sterlington, LA where he attended elementary school and later high school at Ouachita High in Monroe, until he enlisted in U.S. Army/Air Corp in 1945 at age 17. After serving three years during Berlin Air Lift in Fritzlar Germany and various other bases, he returned to Louisiana attended Northeast Junior College in Monroe. After college, he became a salesman for National Cash Register Company and attained "Salesman of Year" award in 1950. Tired of travel, he moved to Bossier City, LA in 1960 and became affiliated with C.L. Maddox and Jim Larkin building and selling homes in Bossier City and neighboring towns. Burdine and Associates was formed in 1965. He married Margaret (Peggy) Gray in 1960 and became involved in many, civic, political, social or military organizations including; Chamber of Commerce, where he served as President and Military Affairs Chairman, Louisiana Real Estate Commission, Shreveport-Bossier Board of Realtors, Bossier Parish Police Jury, VFW Board Federation, Bossier and Benton Lions Club, Bossier Parish Heart Association, Convention Tourists Bureau, State University Chair of Real Estate, Ambassadors Club, Governor's Liaison to Barksdale Air Force Base, and other civic and social organizations. He was a 32nd Degree Mason Ambassador of El Karubah Shrine Temple in Shreveport. After moving to Benton in 1989 he became active in Benton United Methodist Church, the Grumpy Old Men Sunday School Class, and his life-time love of animals resulted in Cypress Area Zoo. He also served as board member and President of Cypress Black Bayou Lake Watershed Commission.
Wes was preceded in death by his mother, Lillian Walford Burdine; father, John Burdine; sister, Evelyn Burdine Fowler and brother, Charles Burdine.
He is survived by sister, Ruth Burdine; son, Wesley Randall Burdine and wife Christie of Jacksonville, FL, daughter Cynthia Diane Burdine Tatum and husband Todd of West Monroe, LA; granddaughter, Lauren (Dani) Danielle Burdine Brown and husband Jordan of Bossier City, LA; granddaughters, Kelsey Savannah Tatum, Anna Camille Tatum of West Monroe, LA; grandson, Benjamin Wesley Tatum of West Monroe, LA; great-granddaughter, Bella Renea Brown of Bossier City, LA; and two step-grandchildren, Jordan Long and Sarah Long Adham and husband Michael of Jacksonville, LA; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Cypress Zoo, 135 Cypress Park Drive, Benton, LA 71006, or Shriners Hospital for Children at 3100 Samford Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71103.

KATHERINE DIANNE BURFORD
News Star World = February 24, 2013
Services for Katherine Dianne Burford age 55 of Rocky Branch, LA will be Sunday, February 24, 2013 at Griffin Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Visitation for friends and family will be from 12:00 until time of service beginning at 2:00 p.m. Reverend Scott Jennings will be officiating with Billy Joe Youngblood and Reverend Woodson McGuffe assisting.
Dianne was born on October 3, 1957 in Franklin Parish, LA to James Paul "Bo" Robinson and Evelyn Lorraine Wiggins. Dianne departed from this earth on Thursday February 21, 2013 at her residence after a lengthy illness, surrounded by her loving family and close friends. Dianne was baptized at First Baptist Church of Bernice and was a true believer in her almighty God. She was retired from Union Parish School System.
Friends and family will always remember Dianne's ability to light up a room with her smile and laughter. She had a gift for making everyone feel special and loved. She loved her family and adored her children and grandchildren. Her passions were spending time with her grandchildren, traveling, dancing, Pokeno, and being with friends.
She is preceded in death by her step father Bobby Wiggins, mother-in-law, Lavon Burford, father-in-law, Gary Burford, and brother-in-law, Jimmy Averitte of Hallsville, TX; grandparents, James Henry and Josie Evelyn Brumfield and Ed and Ethel Robinson.
She is survived by her loving husband of 13 years, Dale Burford; devoted son, Clint Stephenson & special friend Meagan Marsalis; beloved daughter, Natasha Arant & special friend Shane Peters; daughter, Janelle Snellings and husband George, Son, Chad Burford and wife Morgan. She was affectionately known as "Granny" by her 13 precious grandchildren, Emma-Claire Stephenson, Alan- Michael Stephenson, Anna-Grace Stephenson; Lexie Martin and husband Jonathan, Gabby Brown,Mallorey Brown, Chloe Brown, Sallie Jayne Snellings, Georgia Snellings, George Snellings V "Quinn", Blayne Burford, Peyton Burford, Parker Burford, one great-grandchild Madilynn Dianne Martin born February 19, 2013. She is also survived by her parents, beloved James Paul "Bo" Robinson and Mary of Hamburg, AR. Her beloved mother Evelyn Lorraine Wiggins of Shreveport, LA; cherished sisters, Patricia Averitte of Hallsville, TX; Emma Jean Maxwell and husband Charlie of Hermitage, AR; Lori Ann Trevino and husband Robert of Little Rock, AR; Tammy Lowrey and husband David of Sterlington, LA; Tracy Maxwell and husband Russell of Hamburg AR; Wendy Holland and husband Mike of Sterlington, LA. Also other family members that loved her and were special to her heart were her sister-in-law, Janice Gates and husband Aubrey of Rocky Branch; brother -in- law Keith Burford and wife Allyson of West Monroe, LA; numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. Special recognition of three girlfriends as close as sisters, Jackie Brazzel, Boodro Cobb and Wanda Chapman.
The family would like to give a special Thank You to Dale and Dianne's Friends from Rocky Branch that have supported and loved them through this difficult journey.

LAVON BURFORD
News Star World - November 21, 2008
Funeral services for Mrs. Lavon Burford, 73, of Rocky Branch will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 22, 2008 at Rocky Branch Baptist Church. Dr. Pete Bradfield will officiate. Interment to follow at Rocky Branch Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Burford was born April 10, 1935 in Winnsboro, LA and went to be with the Lord November 20, 2008. She was an active member of Rocky Branch Baptist Church for many years where she loved and was loved by many.
She was preceded in death by her husband Gary K. Burford, her parents, Daniel and Annie Honeycutt, sisters, Muriel Stringfellow, Claudie Ultzsch, Virgie Daigle and sister-in-law Juanita Taylor.
Survivors include her dearest friend Bobby Ouchley; daughter, Janice Gates and husband Aubrey; sons, Dale Burford and wife Dianne, Keith Burford and wife Allyson; grandchildren; Janelle Snellings, Chad Burford, Travis and Josh Gates, Dylan, Amanda and Kaylee Burford; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Opal Newman and husband Bob, Edna Cook and Vonceil Bryan.
Visitation will be held Friday, November 21, 2008 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the church.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Rocky Branch Baptist Church Choir.

VIRGINIA ORR BURFORD
News Star World - February 13, 2013
Funeral services celebrating the life of Mrs. Virginia (Ginni) Orr Burford, 60, of Bastrop, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday February 14, 2013 at the North Monroe Baptist Church in Monroe, LA with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will follow in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe, LA
Mrs. Ginni Burford went to be with her Savior on Monday, February 11, 2013. Mrs. Burford was a graduate of Bastrop High School and Northeast Louisiana University. She has dutifully served as a Ouachita Parish Teacher at Sterlington Elementary School for the past 24 years, and also has lovingly served in the children's ministry of NMBC for many years.
Mrs. Burford is preceded in death by her father, Mr. James M. Orr and mother, Mrs. Elizabeth K. Orr of Bastrop, LA.
Survivors include her loving husband of 38 years, Lee R. Burford; three daughters, and their husbands, Mindy and Bryan Adams, LeAnne and Kendall Haley, and Ashley and Patrick Murray; six grandchildren, Fisher and Andy Adams, Brodie and Claire Haley, and Eileen and Colin Murray all of Monroe, LA; brothers, Jimmy Orr and wife, Michelle of Fairhope, AL, and David Orr and wife, Phyllis of Annapolis, MD; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be David Adams, Ken Burford, Justin Orr, Brad Tynes, Chip Wells, and Douglas Yarbrough.
Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Wednesday at North Monroe Baptist Church in Monroe.
The family wishes to extend their thanks to their loving church family of North Monroe Baptist Church and amazing friends in the communities of Monroe, Sterlington, and Bastrop. Your support and love has made her passing a true celebration of the life she shared with so many.
Memorials may be made to the NMBC Children's Ministry or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

LONZO L. BURGESS
News Star World - March 15, 2009
Graveside services for Mr. Lonzo L. Burgess, 82, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, March 16, 2009, at Serenity Gardens in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Roger Stoffer and Rev. Jerry Chapman officiating. Services are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mr. Burgess passed away Friday, March 13, 2009 at St. Francis Medical Center. He was member of Memorial Baptist Church and retired as shop foreman with Century Ready-Mix after 23 years of service. Mr. Burgess was a U. S. Army veteran of WWII.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Burgess; two daughters, Cindy Dunn and Dean Neville; brother, Leslie W. Burgess; sisters, Alease Irvine, Maudine White, Lou Ann Trim, and Ollie Belle Clark; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; and step children, Eddie Leonard, and Marsha Leonard.
Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

VERDIE L. SMITH BURGESS
News Star World - April 13, 2014
Graveside services for Verdie L. Smith Burgess, 82, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, April 13, 2014 at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens Cemetery with Rev. Roy Telano officiating. Interment will follow in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Mrs. Verdie was born on April 11, 1932 in Rust County, TX and passed away on April 11, 2014 in West Monroe, LA. She was a faithful member of Faith Chapel Pentecostal Church. She loved music, but most of all, her family. Mrs. Verdie is preceded in death by her husband, Guy Burgess.
She is survived by her children, Sandra Coyne and husband Brian, and Scott Burgess, Sr.; grandchildren, Hannah and Dylan Maud, Scott Burgess, Jr., Aislyn and Liden Coyne, and Crystal Comneius and husband Benny; two great- grandchildren, Evan and Slade; sister, Weba Moody and husband Dewitt; and brothers, Harvey Smith and wife Glenda, and Johnny Dale Smith and wife Gerrie.

WILFRED EARL BURGESS
News Star World - May 08, 2014
Funeral services for Wilfred Earl Burgess, Sr., 73, of Rayville, LA will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, May 9, 2014 at the Archibald Church of Christ with Bro. Wilfred Burgess, Jr. and Bro. William Burgess officiating. Interment will follow in the Gwin Cemetery, Mangham, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Wilfred Earl was born August 11, 1940 in Archibald, LA and passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2014 in Archibald, LA.
Wilfred Earl is preceded in death by his parents, Bud and Hazel Burgess and wife, Joanne Burgess.
Wilfred Earl served in the US Army and loved history, especially the Civil War. One of the proud moments in his life was winning the State High School Football Championship in Mangham in 1956. He was influenced by Godly people and decided to become a minister. He attended Sunset School of Preaching in Lubbock, TX. He graduated and entered the mission field and established churches in Barreiro, Portugal in 1970.
He traveled the world, went to the Holy Land in the early 1970's and a Polish Aid trip with the White's Ferry Road in early 1980's. He got to see most of Europe, British Isles, Africa, China, Indonesia, and other areas in the Orient.
He returned in 1973 and was the minister at the Church of Christ in Archibald, Newellton, Cotton Valley, and Delhi and most recently helped out at Central Church of Christ in Bastrop. He filled in at many churches throughout LA, AR, and OK.
Wilfred Earl also sold antiques, did furniture refinishing, car sales and an auction business. He loved his family, his family loved him, and his friends loved him too.
Survivors include his children, William Earl Burgess and wife, Janelle of West Monroe, Wilfred "Cricket" Burgess, Jr. and wife, Carlie of West Monroe, and Elizabeth Ann Lowry of Archibald; grandchildren, Kristi Burgess, Katie Curtis, Ryan Burgess, Alan Burgess, John Burgess, and Whitney Alonso; great grandchildren, Adabelle, Ty, Cason, Sofia, Harper, and Brayden; siblings, Mary Watson, Sybil Brown, Marie Clark, and Tommy Burgess; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers are Ken McKay, James Hendrix, Ronnie Kellie, Jessie Shiers, Shelton Sharbono, Buddy Frost, Grant Hill, and Floyd Swain.
Visitation is 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Thursday at the Archibald Church of Christ.

EMILY DANCE BURGIN
News Star World January 12, 2014
Emily Dance Burgin, a member of First Baptist Church of Jefferson City, passed to her heavenly reward on January 10, 2014, at her residence in Jefferson City, Tennessee. She was 83 years of age. She is survived by her husband of over 56 years, John, sons and daughters-in-laws John Jr. (Jack) and his wife Catherine, James (Jimmy) and his wife Kenya, Jeffrey (Jeff) and his wife Jeannie, as well as by her brother James B. Dance, John's sister, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Northern, grandchildren Abigail Hardt and her husband MacKenzie, Cade Burgin, Laina Burgin and Dalus Burgin, together with several nieces and nephews. Emily's parents, Ira (the original Carson Newman "Fighting Parson") and Edna Dance, and sisters Iris Elliot and Miriam with her husband James "Bud" Reasons, preceded her in death. Emily was a talented pianist and organist, serving several churches in Monroe, Louisiana in that capacity. She accompanied numerous classical and modern performances at the piano, including for her son Jack's horn recitals. She served as the music librarian at the University of Louisiana at Monroe Department of Music and authored a series of articles on piano technique for the Church Musician. Emily held a B.A. in piano from Carson-Newman College, a M.M. in piano from George Peabody College, and an M.M. in organ from the University Of Louisiana at Monroe. She loved to travel with her family and instilled in her sons a love of music and the outdoors, frequently picnicking with her sons and their families in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Emily was also a tireless and accomplished genealogist, having spent decades extensively researching the Dance and Burgin family histories as far back to the 1600's and in assisting a number of other families in researching their ancestry. As chair of the history committee of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson City, she fostered the restoration of the Mossy Creek Cemetery.
There will be a graveside service at the White Pine Cemetery, on Monday, January 13, 2014, at 2 pm, with the Dr. Gene Wilder officiating. In lieu of flowers the family suggests a donation to the Ira and Edna Dance A Cappella Endowed Scholarship at Carson Newman via http://goo.gl/wJN69M

News Star World - Jan 03, 1977 DEWITT BURKES, JR.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m Tuesday for Dewitt Burkes Jr, 70 of 2104 Flynn St. Monroe, at the First Baptist Church with Rev. A. J. Mansfield officiating.
Burial will be in the city cemetery under the direction of Hunt's Golden State Funeral Parlor of Monroe.
Ouachita Parish coroner Ebert Van Buren said Mr. Burkes died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound Thursday at his residence.
Survivors include one son, David Burkes of Monroe; two brothers and one sister.

CHARLES C. BURKETT
News Star World - February 14, 2016
Funeral mass celebrating the life of Mr. Charles C. (Sonny) Burkett, Jr., 77 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Monday February 15, 2016 at the St. Paschal Catholic Church in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Frank Coens officiating. Interment will be in St. Paschal Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Burkett died February 11, 2016 at the Louisiana Extended Care Hospital.
Sonny was a member of the St. Paschal Catholic Church. He was a retired supervisor with Chuck Burkett Construction Company. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Sonny enjoyed spending time with his family in the outdoors, especially white perch fishing.
Survivors: his wife of 58 years, Mrs. Margaret Harris Burkett; Son, Charles C. (Chuck) Burkett, III, (Karen); Daughter, Cheryl Burkett Perkins (Ron); 5 Grandchildren, Nichole Amman, Carley Burkett, Ashley Burkett Hoyle (Sammy), Jeffrey Maroney (Kate) and Meggie Burkett Cattano (Taylor); 5 Great Grandchildren, Corree Layne Hoyle, Lyza Jane Hoyle, Cheyenne Maroney, Colton Maroney and Maddison Holifield; Sister, Althea Burkett Dayton; Brother-in-law, Robert D. Harris (Exa) and Teddy Harris (Diane); Sister-in-law, Merline Hunter (Lloyd); numerous loving nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation will be from 4:30 P.M. until 7:30 P.M. Sunday, with a Vigil Wake service at 6:00 P.M at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.
Pallbearers will be Brian Harris, Ron Perkins, Sammy Hoyle, Mario Leija, Calvin Golden, Jeffrey Maroney, Brad Hancock and Taylor Cottano. Honorary pallbearer will be Mr. Mike Sikes.
Memorials may be made to St. Paschal Catholic Church in West Monroe

DAVID GARY BURKETT
News Star World - April 28, 2012
Funeral services for David Gary Burkett, age 61, of Monroe, Louisiana will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 29, 2012, at St. Paul's Methodist Church in Monroe, Louisiana with Rev. J. Roddy Taylor officiating.
Visitation will be Saturday, April 28, 2012, at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Highway 165 N, Monroe, from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM.
David was born in Johnstown, PA on October 19, 1950 to Donald Ray Burkett and Nina Jane Burkett. He passed away in Monroe, LA on April 26, 2012, after a courageous battle with leukemia. David spent his early years in Johnstown, PA. Being the son of a schoolteacher who stressed education, he gave up his dream of playing professional baseball at his mother's urging and pursued a medical degree. That decision would define the remainder of his life. Mothers truly do know best as being a physician was his destiny. He received his B.S. in Biochemistry from Albright College in Reading, PA in 1972. He graduated from Hahnemann University in Philadelphia, PA in June of 1976.
After graduating medical school, David joined the United States Air Force which took him to Wilford Hall Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas in 1976. His superior training in the Air Force from 1976 to 1982 prepared him for the career that was to come. Board certified in internal medicine, he began his career in emergency department medicine but soon shifted to pursuing Cardiovascular Medicine. He returned to school at the University of Massachusetts in Worcester, MS and UCLA School of Medicine in Long Beach, CA where he was trained in interventional cardiology from 1985 to 1988. After completing his training, he moved to Monroe, Louisiana in 1988 becoming the first interventional cardiologist in this area. While he was afflicted with many health conditions, first cervical spine stenosis in 1996 and then myelodysplasia in 2010, both of which affected his mobility, his drive and ambition always sustained. When his physical limitations interfered with his ability to provide interventional cardiac care, he propelled himself into the newest diagnostic modality of cardiac computed tomography. He faced adversity with a strong Christian faith even though the odds were against him always stating that he "had not yet begun to fight."
His greatest love was his family and his patients. He was a truly caring and compassionate human being and had everything required to be a great physician. He was born with innate knowledge which only expanded with years. He prided himself on the care he delivered to each and every patient. His motto was "treat every patient as if they were family." He sacrificed so many things to ensure that his patients were properly cared for. He displayed these traits in both his professional and personal life. His family always came first. Nobody in the family ever had to worry because David would ensure that all needs were met.
His care, compassion, and extraordinary medical care is validated by his patients, many of whom he has cared for since his arrival to Monroe in 1988.
Through thick and thin and in sickness and in health, he had developed a sort of marriage with his patients, which they and their family will never forget. David saved many, helped many, and comforted even more. His life will be remembered and celebrated by many for years to come. As a father of four, and grandfather of eight, he was the greatest ever imaginable. He provided unconditional love to all and family was the most important aspect of his life always. He was the rock and guiding light of his family forever stressing education, compassion, and leading a Christian life.
Left to honor his memory is his loving wife, Judy Isley Burkett; children, David Scott Burkett and wife, Ashley Burkett, of Monroe, LA, Laurie Burkett Smiley and her husband, Shane Smiley, of Monroe, LA, Courtney Burkett Schindler and her husband, Kevin Schindler, of San Antonio, Texas, and Brittany Colleen Burkett, of San Marcos, Texas; grandchildren, Taylor Alexis Smiley, Katherine Elizabeth Burkett, Camille Claire Burkett, Ella Scott Burkett, Marshall Henry Burkett, Benjamin David Burkett, all of Monroe, Louisiana, Madison Grace Schindler and Sophie Rose Schindler, of San Antonio, Texas; Uncle Philip Cook of Loysville, PA; and a host of cousins and relatives in Pennsylvania.
His parents, Donald Ray and Nina Jane Burkett; grandparents, William and Beatrice Varner Himes, Gary and Bessie Burkett; Aunt Joyce Cook; and Uncle William Hines, III preceded him in death.
Pallbearers will be Prentice Norred, David I. Burkett, Rick Pettis, Karl Kaufman, Beau Roberson, Brandon Huff, Bryan Adams, and William Harris. Honorary pallbearers are Sonny Sumlin, Doug Cook, Gus Campbell, Carl Aron, Mark Cook, and Tom Cook.
A special thanks is given to his office staff who are loved like family and the nursing staff of the CCU at St. Francis Hospital.
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the good race, I have kept the faith. " 2 Timothy 4:7

JACKIE G. BURKETT
News Star World - March 14, 2014
Funeral services for Mr. Jackie G. Burkett, 77 of Farmerville, LA, will be held Saturday, March 15, 2014, at 10:00 A.M. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, Farmerville, LA. Officiating the service will be Pastor Steve Idom. Interment will be at Liberty Hill Taylor Cemetery in Farmerville.
Mr. Burkett was born on April 3, 1936 in West Monroe, LA. and passed away on March 12, 2014 in Farmerville, LA, following a brief illness. Mr. Burkett was a self-employed concrete contractor and also owned Jackie's Grocery Bait and Tackle Shop in West Monroe.
He is survived by his wife of 60 wonderful years Jean Burkett, Son: Tommy Glenn Burkett of Farmerville, Daughters: Lisa Gay Burkett Sykes and Laura Kay Burkett Antley of West Monroe and Dusta Holmes honorary daughter also of West Monroe. 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Numerous Nieces and Nephews.
Visitation will be held on Friday, March 14, 2014, 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville, LA.

JAMES EARL BURKETT
News Star World - March 1, 2005
Private services for Mr. James Earl Burkett, 74, of Monroe, will be Friday, March 4, 2005, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, with Dr. Harry Boyd, Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Burkett, a retired Personnel Manager for Troy and Nichols Mortgage Company, died Sunday, February 27, 2005, at his residence. He was a Korean Conflict Air Force veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Kathryn Oglesbee Burkett of Monroe; sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Donna Burkett and Mark and Kim Burkett; grandsons, Terry Burkett, Garett Burkett and Cameron Burkett, all of Alpine, CA; stepsons, Renny Gilliland of Monroe and Chris Gilliland of Longview, TX; stepdaughter, Angie Parker of Monroe; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jerry and O.J. Wiles of Rayville, LA and Joan and Dennis Huffman of Houma, LA; step-grandsons, Seth Parker of Monroe and Cade Gilliland of Longview, TX; step-granddaughters, Mindy Gilliland, Christan Gilliland, Chandler Gilliland and Taylor Gilliland all of Longview, TX; and two close friends who were like a sister and brother, Betty and Ken Rogers.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Thursday, March 3, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Memorials may be made to Louisiana Baptist Children's Home or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

ROBERT F. BURKETT
News Star World - June 09, 2017
Funeral services for Robert F. Burkett, Sr., 91, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel, Rayville with Bro. Dean Roy and Sis. Shirley Davidson officiating. Interment will follow in the Antioch Cemetery, Eros, LA.
Robert was born May 15, 1926 in Monroe, LA and passed away Thursday, June 08, 2017, in Rayville, LA.
Mr. Robert is preceded in death by his beautiful and loving wife, Opal Burkett; parents, Fred and Blanche Burkett; brothers, James E. Burkett, Herbert Burkett, Jackie Burkett, Ronnie Burkett, and Johnny Burkett; and sister, Lois Dehart.
Survivors include his children, Robert F. Burkett, Jr. and wife, Ann of Chester, S.C., Burt L. Burkett of West Monroe, and Patricia D. Burkett Roy and husband, Dean of Start; grandchildren, Karen Howard, Wendy Griffin, and Scotty Burkett; great grandchildren, Lannie Burkett, Elizabeth Griffin, and Grier Howard; numerous nieces and nephews; special nieces that were like his grandchildren, Janice Sherman and Theresa Green.
A special thank you to Tracy and Edna Martin.
Pallbearers are Steve Roy, Larry Miller, Dean Roy, Chris Nezat, and Dow Young. Honorary pallbearers are Paul Moore and Tracy Martin.
Visitation is 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM, Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel.

BERRY BURKHALTER
News Star World - February 25, 2020
Monroe - Berry "Denson" Burkhalter, a former resident of Monroe passed away in Ann Arbor, Michigan on February 19, 2020. He was a retiree of Monroe City School System having taught at Carroll and Wossman High Schools. Visitation at Miller & Daughter Mortuary, Zachary, Louisiana on Friday, February 28, 2020, from 11:00 am until service at noon; interment at Louisiana National Cemetery. Survivors include his children, Paula B. Grant and Jerry J. Burkhalter; grandson, Jovan Grant; five great- grandchildren; other relatives and friends including Alice Maxwell and William McElroy who were like his siblings.

LAFOYE JOHNSTON PAOLA MCCARTY BURKHALTER
News Star World - July 2, 2014
LaFoye Johnston Paola McCarty Burkhalter, age 88, passed away on June 29, 2014 in Natchitoches, LA after a lengthy illness.
"Precious", as she was affectionately known, was born in Winnsboro, LA, and lived in Monroe for many years before relocating to Natchitoches to be near her daughters.
She was preceded in death by her parents J.A. and Mary Johnston, her sister Ernestine Ellerman, and husbands Nunzio D. Paola, Delton McCarty, and D.F. Burkhalter, Jr.
She is survived by her three daughters, Pam Smith (Clif) and Maureen McCarty (Kelly Gray)of Natchitoches, Chris Heilman (Bill) of Savannah, GA, two step- daughters Joan Best (Jeff) of Little Rock, AR, Sue Bowers (Don) of Baton Rouge, LA, fourteen grandchildren, and twenty-one great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be at Blanchard St. Denis in Natchitoches from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Tuesday, July 1, 2014. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 7:00 pm on Tuesday in the funeral home chapel. A graveside service will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA. Honorary pallbearers are Hugh Smith, Melissa Russell, Gregory Smith, Brandi Pruitt, Colin Miller, Corey Heilman, Lynn Bourque, and Mac Ryals.
Here I am Lord, By Name I Have Called You, Be Not Afraid, on Eagles Wings and one Bread One Body.

BETTY GILLEY BURNETT
News Star World - March 18, 2014
Funeral services for Betty Gilley Burnett, 68, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 19, 2014 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Randy Lee officiating. Interment will follow at Luna Methodist Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Betty passed away Sunday morning at her home surrounded by her family and friends. She was born September 18, 1945 to the parents of Frederick M. Gilley and Betty Heffinger Gilley in Anderson, South Carolina. Betty wed her best friend Daniel Leon Burnett on July 16, 1968 in Morehouse Parish. Betty and Daniel made a home in West Monroe where they raised their children, Toby, Cliff and Monty. She was preceded in death by by her husband, Daniel Barnett, and her parents, Frederick M. and Betty Heffinger Gilley.
Betty is survived by her sons; Monty Burnett and his wife April, Cliff Burnett and wife Sharee and Toby Burnett; sister, Susan Vinson; niece, Heather Willis and husband Richard; grandchildren, Blake, Brooke, Molly, Bryce, Bayle, Tyler and Reeanne. Through Betty's many medical illnesses, her daughter-in-law, April Burnett, was her caretaker and confidant. Betty will be loved and missed for many years to come. Rest well, Betty Lou.
Pallbearers will be Scotty Lindsay, Ronnie Mullins, Joey Crawford, Richard Willis, Brent Mceacharn, and Gerald Byrd.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 18, 2014 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

News Star World - February 9, 2004 BEULAH IONA WAGGONER BURNETT
Services for Beulah Iona Waggoner Burnett, age 91, of West Monroe, will be 2:00 PM, Monday, February 8, 2004 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe Chapel with Rev. Troy Patrick and Rev. Charles Tolbird officiating. Interment will be in Luna Methodist Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
The home going of Beulah Iona Waggoner Burnett who entered into this life March 29, 1912. She left this earthly home February 7, 2004 to arrive at her heavenly home to forever be with Lord Jesus Christ who she dearly loved and served for as many years as we can remember.
She is having a reunion in Heaven today with her husband, Willis Mayfield Burnett; daughters, Evelyn H. Skaines and Claire Spillmon; her sons, Daniel Burnett, and Harvey Burnett. And many other loved ones gone before her.
She spent her last three years at Plantation Manor Nursing Center where she was known as Mrs. Beulah. She would stop and visit with everyone and pray for them. She was always a nurturing, generous, care giver and a blessing to all.
Left to cherish her memories and wait to join the reunion are her children and their spouses, Earnestine Hughes, Claude and Lona Burnett, Joanna and Connie Skipper, James and Janet Burnett, Eloise Burnett, Elaine and Drew McMurry, Fae and Terry Manning, Peggy and Michael Barnett, thirty-five grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, and several great great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons.
Visitation will be Monday, 12:00 Noon until time of service at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Alzheimer Association.

JAMES SAMUEL BURNETT
News Star World - April 13, 2011
Funeral services for Mr. James "Jim" Samuel Burnett, 72, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, April 14, 2011 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Clyde Kelley will be officiating. Interment will follow at Zeigler Cemetery, Eros, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.
Mr. Burnett was born May 5, 1938 and passed from this life on Monday, April 11, 2011 in West Monroe. Jim was retired from the United States Army and was proud to have served his country. He served in the Vietnam War and received numerous medals and awards for his service. During his military service he was injured and lost most of his hearing. However this injury did not stop him from enjoying life and being involved in the lives of his family. Jim loved his wife "Sweetie" having known her since the age of 15. Jim will be remembered for his love for his family and his faith in God.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis and Beulah Burnett.
Survivors include his wife Janet Burnett; son, Steven Burnett; daughter, Margie Burnett; step-sons; Ken Albritton and wife Dejuanna and Kevin Albritton; grandchildren; Jeremiah Nemith and Erica Stenzel; step- grandchildren; Brandi Albritton, Brittney Whitlock and husband Steven, Heather Albritton and Heath Albritton; sisters, JoAnn Skipper and Elaine McMurray, Faye Manning and Peggy Barrett.
Pallbearers will be George McClendon, J. R. Dumas, Dwain Jordan, Tim Ross, Steven Whitlock and Heath Albritton.
Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.

NICHOLAS BURNETT -- Washita Gazette, Tuesday, October 11, 1825, Page 2, Column 2
Effects of drinking cold water. A laboring man named Nicholas Burnett, died, suddenly, in this place on Saturday evening last, in consequence of imprudently drinking cold water, when over heated. He died in about an hour from the time he was attacked. [Arkansas Gazette]
--Contributed Dec 1999 by Lora Peppers.

STEVEN RAY BURNEY
News Star World - February 13, 2013
Funeral services for Steven Ray Burney, 24, of Conway, AR will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, February 14, 2013, at the First Baptist Church of Monroe with Rev. Craig West and Rev. Eddie Rhymes officiating. Interment will follow at Harris Cemetery in Bastrop, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe.
Mr. Burney was born on November 4, 1988, and passed away Saturday, February 9, 2013, at the Baptist Hospital in Little Rock, AR following a motorcycle accident.
Steven was a member of the Monroe's First Baptist Church and a graduate of Ouachita High School. He was working toward a degree in computer science at the University of Central Arkansas where he was considered best in his class. Steven was a loving and devoted husband and father. He was a true believer in his Lord Jesus Christ and demonstrated his faith through his character and the positive impact he made on everyone he knew. Steven will be greatly missed by his loved ones and friends.
Mr. Burney was preceded in death by his grandfather, Rev. R. David Terry; great grandparents, J.L. and Velma Terry; Lewis and Bobbie Burney, Eldon and Wilma Fadely; great grandmother, Isibelle Washburn and great grandfather, Luther J. Free.
Survivors include his wife, Courtney Burney; son, Cayden Ray Burney; parents, Damon Burney and Karen Terry Burney; sister, Allison Burney; maternal grandmother, Frances F. Terry; paternal grandparents, Bob and Velda Burney; uncle, Michael David Terry and wife Amanda; cousins, David and Abigail Terry; aunt and uncle, Greg and Teresa Burney and their children, Caleb Burney and wife Jennifer and daughter, Keri Yee, Krista Burney, Moreen Morton, and Cori Morton; grandfather-in-law, Woodrow Wilson Adams, Jr.; grandmother-in-law, Wanda Adams; father-in-law, Woodrow "Chip" Wilson Adams, III; favorite canine companion, "Willow; and numerous other loving family and friends.
Pallbearers will be Matt Hart, J.J. Oglesby, Kent Arrington, William Arrington, Chris Allums, and Kevin Berry. Honorary pallbearers will be Derek Mayo, Jimmy L. Terry, Jr., John Mazziotti, and UCA classmates and friends.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Chase Bank into an account set up for his medical expenses and family.

BOBBY BURNLEY
News Star World - September 14, 2017
Monroe - A service in celebration of the life of Bobby "Kemal" Burnley will take place at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 16, 2017 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, 1200 Lamy Lane. Dr. Mark Fenn will officiate. Burial will follow the service at Mulhearn Memorial Park in Monroe, Louisiana under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Kemal passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 in Monroe, Louisiana in the presence of his wife and family.
Kemal was born on February 7, 1963 in Oak Grove, Louisiana. He graduated from Neville High School in 1981. As he became a popular salesman at Kincaid Limited Men's Wear in Monroe, he also attended Northeast Louisiana University and graduated summa cum laude receiving the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
After college, his career path carried him from Monroe to Oakland, California where he taught and supervised mentally handicapped in a group home environment and special school. Returning to Monroe, he taught in the public school system, worked at Fiesta Nutrition Center of Monroe, and most recently served as a care professional Supervisor at Care Solutions.
He married Patricia Lynn Black on December 28, 2016 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. They established a loving home in Monroe, Louisiana.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Burnley, parents-in-law, Martha and Wayne Black of West Monroe; parents, Mary Glenda Burnley and Bobby Dale Burnley of Monroe; brother, Kevin Dale Burnley and wife, Beverly of West Monroe; sister, Kellison Burnley and her husband, Scott Whorton of Asheville, North Carolina. It was obvious to all who knew Kemal that he adored his wife, Patricia, and loved unconditionally his family including his niece, Katie McCormick and husband, Nathan; great niece Burnedette McCormick; nephew, Kirk Burnley; nephew, Brandon Marionneaux and wife, Arden; niece, Brooke Goforth; great nieces, Emma and Andi Kate Goforth.
Kemal left us an infinite store of delightful memories and will be remembered as a genuine, loving, kind, compassionate, humorous, witty and loyal friend. He was also a talented photographer, artist, writer, devoted triathlete and mountain biker. He was passionate for music and loved sharing that joy with others. Kemal was a unique gift and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Pallbearers will be Jon R. French, Doug Green, Terry Kincaid, Mike McMellon, Bobby Williamson, and Bill Willson. Honorary pallbearers will be Wayne Black and Kirk Burnley.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., Friday, September 15, 2017 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe.
The family wishes to express special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff in the SICU of St. Francis Medical Center.
Donations may be made in Kemal's memory to the charity of the donor's choice.

CLIFTON W. BURNS
News Star World - September 03, 2010
Funeral services for Mr. Clifton Winton Burns, age 90 of Grayson, will be held at 2 PM Friday, September 3, 2010 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Chris Wilbur officiating and Wes Burns delivering the eulogy with Lori McCarty as the soloist. Interment will follow at Mt. Rose Cemetery in Grayson. The funeral home doors will be open at 8 AM on Friday until time of service.
Mr. Burns was born in Roston, AR on October 18, 1919 to the union of John Thomas and Cary Steed Burns and went to be with his Lord on Thursday, September 2, 2010 at Citizens Medical Center in Columbia. Clifton was a retired Major with the US Air Force having served in WWII and Korea. He flew a total of 26 missions with 2 on D-Day. He was an educator having taught school and was the second principal of Caldwell Parish High School. He held many other positions including serving on the Dugdemona Soil & Water Conservation District, lifelong member of the Columbia Lions Club, longtime teacher of the adult Sunday school class at Grayson United Methodist Church and enjoyed raising cattle.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife; Marie Richardson Burns and two sisters: Lillian Russell and Dorothy Fuller.
Survivors include his son; Judge Don C. Burns and wife, Mary, daughter; Anne T. Burns, grandson; Thomas Wesley "Wes" Burns and fiance' Tonya Guyton and her daughter, Hannah and two great-grandchildren: Cody James "Tick" McElroy and Amber McKenzie Burns all of Grayson.
Pallbearers will be Sam Carroll, Cody "Tick" McElroy, Lane Dale, Wayne Barnett, John Barnett and Steve Richardson. Honorary pallbearers will be Buddy Gill, Herman Wyles, John Robinson, Howard Strebeck, Curtis Richardson, Bill Chappell and John Patterson.
Memorials can be made to Grayson United Methodist Church, PO Box 177, Grayson, LA 71435

GEORGIANNA TSEKOURAS BURNS
News Star World - August 09, 2014
Funeral services for Dr. Georgianna Tsekouras Burns, 60, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, August 10, 2014 at Swartz Assembly of God with Rev. Gerald Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Dr. Burns died Thursday, August 7, 2014, at Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge, LA. She was born in Weirton, WV on April 11, 1954. She graduated Weir Senior High in 1972 as the Valedictorian of her class. She went on to obtain a medical degree in Pediatrics in 1979 from West Virginia University. Dr. Burns practiced pediatrics in Pt. Pleasant, WV; St. Albans, WV; Lumberton, NC; and Monroe, LA. She was an active member of Swartz Assembly of God Church.
Dr. Burns was preceded in death by her parents, Patelis and Mary Tsekouras; and sister, Helen Tsekouras.
Survivors include her daughter, Kathryn Elizabeth Burns of Monroe, LA; son, Patrick C.F. Burns of Baton Rouge, LA; daughter-in-law, Leslie Lala Burns; grandson, Jordan Cherry of Monroe, LA; brothers, Thomas Tsekouras of Montgomery, AL and Nick Tsekouras of Weirton, WV.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Saturday, August 9, 2014 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made to the family.

HELEN JOYCE ANDREWS BURNS
News Star World - July 26, 2015
A mother is the heart of a home.
Helen Joyce Andrews Burns. One of her daughters said, "A mother is the heart of a home." On July 23, 2015, we lost the heart of the Burns family home. But we will forever have the memories of a life well lived and a heart shared with her family, her church and her community.
Helen Burns was a southern lady whose life was characterized by smiles, laugher and a spunky spirit. She was always giving her life away as a gift to others, especially to her husband Joe, her four daughters, their families and her large and loving collection of grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She and Joe were married for 71 years. Like one of the many beautiful roses from her garden, she brought color, beauty, aroma and life to everyone she knew, especially Joe. She was welcoming, warm and gracious.
Her daughters remember her love of family and faith which she passed on to them. Helen was a great homemaker who kept an immaculate house. She was a wonderful cook - her daughters still use recipes that she shared. In days of good health Helen played tennis with friends, gardened and had a beautiful yard, canned and put up vegetables and fruit in the summer. She made most of their clothes growing up and taught them to crochet, embroidery and needle point.
To her grandchildren, she was Gumbo, a south Louisiana word which (translated) means coffee milk in the morning, the smell of back strap venison cooking in her kitchen, endless swimming in the summer, blueberries fresh from her garden, a never ending supply of vanilla Bluebell ice cream cups from her freezer, baby sitting anytime and anywhere, kisses on your head, hugs around your neck and lots of smiles.
On her last day on this earth, Helen said, "I'm ready to go…. can I get you anything?" That was Helen. Always wanting to know what she could do to serve you. Later the same day, she fell asleep and went to heaven.
Survivors include her loving husband of 71 years, Joe Burns of Jonesboro, LA; Her four daughters, Beverly Covington of Hammond, LA; Sharon Foret and husband Lynn of Lake Charles, LA; Mary Burns of Baton Rouge, LA; Melinda Moore and husband Byron of Ruston, LA; Her nine grandchildren, Chad Turner and wife Andrea of Springfield, MO, Andrew Foret and wife Ashley of Lake Charles, LA, Jonathan Foret and wife Shane of Lake Charles, LA, Ashley Dees and husband John of Houston, TX, Amanda Foret of New Orleans, LA, Matthew Moore of Ruston, LA, Michael Moore of Tyler, TX, Elizabeth Moore of Clinton, MS, and John David Moore of Ruston, LA; Her eight great grandchildren, Channing Turner, Hollis Turner, Adele Foret, Avery Foret, Alice Foret, Emma Foret, Raley Foret, and Jonathan Foret; Two sisters, Jean LaFleur and husband Ernest of Alexandria, LA and Winnie O'Brien and husband T.B. of Midland, TX; Mrs. Burns is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other family.
The family extends special thanks to all those who provided loving, skillful care to Helen in the last years of her life. Thanks to Shane McVay, CNP, Jake Wood, MD, Jamie Slusher, MD and Shaun McIntire, MD. Each of these men was generous with his time and skillful in his care. Enough cannot be said about the loving day to day care given by Betty Martin, Shantelle White, Donna Joe, Barbara Jenkins and Sierra Hopkins and many other past caregivers, many of whom came to us through Angel Care of Louisiana, Inc. (Thank you Elsie Allen and Leisa Pope). Thanks also to United Home Health and Premier Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Jonesboro United Methodist Church or The Forestry Foundation (a scholarship fund) through the Louisiana Forestry Association.
A visitation will be held for family and friends from 4pm to 6pm Sunday, July 26, 2015 at Edmonds Funeral Home of Jonesboro, LA. Funeral services will held at 10a.m. Monday, July 27, 2015 at the Jonesboro United Methodist Church in Jonesboro, LA, with Bro. Dick Hooton and Bro. Bill Strawbridge officiating. Interment will take place later that day in the Old Shongaloo Cemetery in Shongaloo, LA.
Pallbearers include her six grandsons, Chad Turner, Andrew Foret, Jonathan Foret, Matthew Moore, Michael Moore, and John David Moore. Services are under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro, LA.

BEN PATTON BURNSIDE, JR.
News Star World - March 28, 2016
Ben "Benny" Patton Burnside, Jr. was born on September 25, 1944 in Vicksburg, Mississippi. He passed away at St. Francis Medical Center on March 26, 2016 after a brief illness.
He was a graduate of Newellton High School and Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agri-Business. He was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. He married Carolyn Wallace in 1967, and they established their home on Franklin Plantation in Newellton where they resided until his death. In 2016 they celebrated their forty-ninth wedding anniversary. Early in his career he was engaged in the Charolais cattle business along with farming. For the past forty years he farmed cotton, soybeans, corn, and wheat until his death. Benny devoted his life to his wife, children, grandchildren, and Franklin Plantation.
He was a member of the Newellton Union Church. He served on the Board of Directors of Panola Company, Ltd. for twenty-five years, and also served as one of the original directors of Farm & Livestock Credit of Tensas Bancshares. His special interests included LSU Sports, Nascar Racing, and crossword puzzles.
Benny was preceded in death by his parents, Ben Patton Burnside and Virginia Williams Burnside. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Wallace Burnside; his son, Ben Patton Burnside, III and his wife, Jennifer, of Newellton; two daughters, Dr. Virginia Burnside Coreil and her husband, Dr. Kemp Coreil, of Lafayette, and Hester Jane Burnside of West Monroe; two sisters, Helen Hester Burnside Kifer and her husband, Nathan "Sonny", of Newellton and Amanda Burnside Dean and her husband, George, of Monroe; two uncles, Frank Robinson Burnside, Sr. of Newellton, and Dr. Wade Walker Burnside of Fayetteville, Arkansas. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Thomas Hays Coreil, Camille Burnside Coreil, and Catherine Virginia Coreil of Lafayette; Georgia Wells Burnside and Ella Patton Burnside of Newellton. Benny was known to family and friends as "Cap" (short for The Captain).
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood of Tallulah. Services will be at Newellton Union Church on Tuesday, March 29th with visitation beginning at 1 pm and funeral at 2 pm with the Reverends Larry Foster, Johnny Wilkins, Shawn Ostoj, and John Mabray officiating. Burial will be at Legion Memorial Cemetery immediately following the service.
Nephews will serve as pallbearers: James Coates Head, Walker Burnside Head, Benjamin Bryan Dean, Frank Robinson Burnside, III, Carlton Wallace Ward, Kerry Don Meredith, Patrick Carlos Glass, and Charles Irving Tucker, Jr.
The family would like to thank the staff of St. Francis Medical Center and Dr. Keith White for the compassionate care that was given to Benny during his illness.
Memorials may be made to Newellton Union Church, P. O. Box 265, Newellton, Louisiana 71357; Tensas Academy, P. O. Box 555, St. Joseph, Louisiana 71366; or St. Pius Elementary School, 205 East Bayou Parkway, Lafayette, Louisiana 70508.

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