Obituaries BURNUM - BYRNSIDE

SYBIL MARIE BURNUM
News Star World - January 04, 2017
Sybil Marie Burnum, age 88, of Jonesboro passed away Monday, January 2, 2017 at Forest Haven Nursing Home. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, her family was her world. She worked until the age of 82.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 4, 2017 11:00AM until 1:00PM at Southern Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Funeral services will follow at 1:00PM in the Chapel with Bro. Hayward Grandmother, her family was her world. She worked until the age of 82.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 4, 2017 11:00AM until 1:00PM at Southern Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Funeral services will follow at 1:00PM in the Chapel with Bro. Hayward Hossler officiating. Interment will be in Jo Jonesboro Cemetery.
Left to cherish her memory are daughters, Sharon Taylor, Becky Treadway and husband Eddie, Jan Towery and husband Randy; 5 grandchildren, Randy Treadway and wife Rhona, Sandy Taylor and fiance Jason, Stacey Walker and husband Darin, Richie Towery, Joanna Lyles and husband Alan; 11 great-grandchildren; last great-great-granddaughter on the way; brother, Billy Bryant and wife Mary; sister, Philodean Stewart; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and fr friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Katie (Mathews) Bryant; sisters, Helen Johnson, Doris Wallace; brothers, Gerald "Red" Bryant, Tommy Bryant; son-in-law, Travis Taylor.
Serving as pallbearers will be Taylor Dark, Matthew Dark, Landon Treadway, Garrett Towery, Tyler Walker, Zackary Lyles, Ethan Taylor and Dylan Towery. Honorary pallbearer will be Hunter Treadway serving in the US Marine Corp stationed in Japan.

RICHARD LEE BURRELL
News Star World -March 20, 2014
Funeral services for Richard Lee Burrell, 88, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Smith Funeral Home, 907 Winnsboro Road Monroe, Louisiana. Officiating will be Reverend Edward Williams Jr. Interment will follow in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe, La.
Burrell passed away Friday March 14, 2014 following a short time illness.
The family will receive friends at Smith Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, March 21, 2014.
Richard Burrell served in the U.S. Navy as a cook during the 1940's in Asia Pacific. He was retired after working for many years with Dixie Bedding and Furniture Company as a "straw boss" in the warehouse.
Richard Burrell was born on February 22, 1926 in Monroe, La to the late Rachel and Peter Burrell. He was preceded in death by his parents Rachel Basterfield Burrell and Peter Burrell and by his beloved wife Juanita "Sister Baby" Jones, one daughter Mary, four sisters Benonia Burrell, Rose Mary B. Robinson, Katherine Burrell and Ruthie B. Hughes and four brothers Peter Burrell Jr., Columbus Burrell, James "Chuck" Burrell and David Burrell.
Survivors include four daughters Elizabeth Burrell Green (George), Oprah, Linda, and Irma Jean and three sons Richard Jr., Tommy and James, and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren all of California, one sister-in-law Margie Burrell of Monroe, La and a host of devoted nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends.

JAMES C. BURRIS, JR.
News Star World - January 02, 1999
Tallulah - James C. "Jim" Burris Jr., 54, a retired U.S. Postal service employee, died Friday. The funeral will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tallulah.

SHARON ANN LEWIS BURRIS
News Star World - January 30, 2012
Graveside services celebrating the life of Sharon Ann Lewis Burris, 57, of Monroe, LA will be held at 12:00 PM, Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Calhoun, LA with Rev. Rob Herrington officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.
Sharon died January 27, 2012 at her residence with her family at her side. She was born on November 29, 1954 in Monroe, LA. She moved to Cabot, AR in 1994, where she lived until her retirement in the mortgage business. Sharon moved back to Louisiana to be near her beloved family as she fought a courageous battle with cancer. Sharon worked in the loan business for many years and was an active member of the Corvette Club of Arkansas. She enjoyed cruises in her Corvette and participating in car shows. Sharon was kind, generous and a stranger to no one. She was an avid LSU and New Orleans Saints fan, however her greatest passion was caring for and spending time with family and friends.
Sharon was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Jo Lewis and brother, Harvey Lloyd "Butch" Lewis, Jr.
Survivors: daughter, Amanda Burris; granddaughter, Alexis Barnes; father, Lloyd Lewis; sisters, Dianne Lyons (Charlton) of Memphis, TN and Debbie Armstrong of Jasper, GA; aunt and uncle, June and Wilburn Littleton; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She also has many wonderful friends who loved and supported her throughout her life.
Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.

WILLIE MAE BURRIS
News Star World - April 11, 2009
Funeral services for Mrs. Willie Mae Burris, 90, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, April 13, 2009 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Rev. Scott Thompson will officiate. Interment will follow at Sikes Baptist Church under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Burris was born January 5, 1919 in Winnsboro, LA and passed away April 9, 2009 in West Monroe, LA. She was retired from Olinkraft as a machine operator and she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Burris.
Mrs. Burris is survived by five children; Joseph Cromwell and wife Robbie, Ruby Rice, Marie Brown, Michael Cromwell and Sue Booth and husband Terry; two sisters, Alice Loftin and Betty Parker. fifteen grandchildren and 26 great- grandchildren and thirteen great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Michael Cromwell, John Cromwell, Thomas Cromwell, Kyle Cromwell, Freddy McFall, Jr., Jeremy Foster, John Foster and Sean Cromwell.
Visitation will be held Sunday, April 13, 2009 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.

MELVALENE BURROUGHS
News Star World - March 15, 2015
Funeral services for Melvalene Burroughs, 76, of West Monroe, will be at 11:00 AM Tuesday March 17, 2015 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Norman Riordan will be officiating. Interment to follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens in West Monroe.
Mrs. Burroughs was born March 6, 1939 in West Monroe, LA and died March 13, 2015 in West Monroe. Mrs. Burroughs was a member of Pleasant Valley Assembly of God. She was preceded in death by her parents Melvin and Geraldine Jordan, 2 sisters, Barbara Bearden and Linda Bearden, son-in-law James "Jimmy" Taylor and a nephew Tony Bearden.
Mrs. Burroughs is survived by her husband, Jerry C. Burroughs; daughter, Angela Burroughs Taylor; granddaughter, Brandi Taylor Thomas and husband Mark; and great grandson and "the light of her life", Riley Taylor Thomas; a foster child, Robert Heckford; brother, Deral Jordan; and an uncle Clarence Frost and wife Jimmie Sue.
Pallbearers will be, Randall Taylor, Richard Tedeton, Mark Copeland, Brad Howard, Marvin Allen and James Ronnie Butler.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 am until service time Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe.

FLORENCE ODELL BURROUGHS
News Star World - January 07, 2008
Funeral services for Mrs. Florence Odell Burroughs, 87, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, January 8, 2008, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Don Glover officiating. Interment will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery in Rayville, LA.
Mrs. Burroughs passed away Sunday, January 06, 2008, at St. Francis North Hospital. She was a member of Forsythe Avenue Church of Christ and loved Neville football.
She was preceded in death by her son, Mr. Bill Burroughs.
Survivors include her husband of seventy-two years, George James Burroughs; two daughters, Virginia Pike and husband Harold, and Dorothy Jean Cobb and husband Charles; daughter-in-law, Mariana Burroughs; sister, Eunice Jones; grandchildren, Jamie Culver and husband Terry, Tina Rabilais and husband Ernie, Darrel Pike and wife Barbara, Toni Giffen, Phillip Pike, Richard Burroughs, Karen LeBlanc, and Brian Pike and wife Lena; eleven great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Darrell, Phillip, and Brian Pike, Terry and Jay Culver, Ernie Rabilais, Justin Branham, and Richard Burroughs. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home.

LORRIS RASH PETTIT BURROWS
News Star World - April 3, 2009
Funeral services for Lorris Rash Pettit Burrows, 97 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 5, 2009 in Feazel Chapel, First Baptist Church West Monroe. Rev. Mark Fenn will officiate. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Burrows died March 30, 2009 at Spanish Oaks Hospice, Savannah, Georgia, following a brief illness. She was born April 13, 1911 in the Bethlehem community in Upshur County, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Hallie Virginia Dunbar Rash and William Gideon Joshua Rash and her sisters and brothers, Dessie Lora Rash Croley, Vesta Bernice Rash Wilson, Milton Leonard Rash, and Junius William Rash.
Orphaned at an early age, she was raised by her paternal aunt and uncle, Connie Rash Porter and Jim Porter. She married Frank Bradley Pettit on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1927 in Newsum, Texas. They moved from Texas to West Monroe, Louisiana, where Frank became the manager of the Cooperative Dairy of Monroe, LA. Later she and Frank built and for many years operated the E & P Supermarket on Natchitoches St. in West Monroe and also formed Pettit Realty Company with Frank as broker and Lorris as sales agent.
After Frank's death in 1968, Lorris was licensed as a broker and continued to successfully operate Pettit Realty until her retirement. After she retired, she married William Beach (Bill) Burrows in 1992. They were married for only five years when Bill died from cancer in 1997. Lorris was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church of West Monroe and had served as president of the Keenagers Club and was active in Sunday School, BTU, WMU and past leader of the Hattie Strouther Night Circle. She was also an active member of the Monroe- West Monroe Board of Realtors and was a past president of the Women's Council of Real Estate. In May 1973 she was awarded a citation in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the growth and prosperity of the community through her continued service and support of the Board of Realtors.
Lorris is survived by her daughter Maxine Pettit Harris and son-in-law Richard J. Harris of Savannah, GA, three grandchildren: Lydia Dean Pilcher and her husband Mark Friedberg of New York City, Martha Claire Pilcher and her husband Sher Mohammed of Ajmer, Rajasthan, India, and Jay Bradley Pilcher and his wife Linda Blair of Mableton, GA, five great-grandchildren: Oakley Dean Friedberg, Lucy Dean Friedberg, Shemsher Taj Mohammed, Azumad Jasmine Mohammed and Saif Ratan Mohammed, and many nephews and nieces.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Saturday, April 4, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe and Sunday from 1:00 PM until service time at the church.
Remembrances may be sent to First Baptist Church of West Monroe (for Building Fund), 500 Pine Street, LA 71291, or Spanish Oaks Foundation, 8510 Whitfield Ave., Savannah, GA 31406.

EFFIE CORNELLA EPPINETTE BURSON
News Star World - January 24, 2013
On January 20, 2013, Effie Cornella Eppinette Burson passed on to be with her Heavenly Father and left behind a great void in the lives of her family. She also leaves with us a great peace knowing she is finally home.
Mrs. Burson died Sunday night at Ridgecrest Community Care Center at the age of 92. She was born in Rayville, Louisiana on March 24, 1920 to Wilbur and Jessie Fatheree Eppinette, who preceded her in death. Also preceded in death by her husband of forty seven years, Rebern Lee Burson; three brothers, Howard Eppinette, Murphy Eppinette, and Robert L. Eppinette and his wife, Caselou M. Eppinette; and one sister, Lettie Eppinette Reagan and her husband, Pete.
She is survived by her daughter, Reba Burson Nolan and husband, Freddy; son, Dean Burson; four grandchildren, Alicia Nolan Villarreal and husband, Matthew, Ashley Nolan Samaras and husband, Peter, Tanner Dean Burson and Jenna Katherine Burson; six great grandchildren, Veronica Arielle Villarreal, Duke Jenson Villarreal, Sawyer Nolan Villarreal, Kosta Dean Samaras, Nikolas Freddy Samaras and Nolan Dionysius Samaras. Also survived by sisters-in-laws, Pauline Eppinette, and Marilyn Burson Chriceol and husband, Henry; seventeen nieces and nephews; and numerous great nieces and nephews.
Services for Mrs. Burson will be 11:00AM Saturday, January 26, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Joe Solomon officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00AM until service time on Saturday. There will be a private family graveside service held at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun, LA.
For twenty-two years, Mrs. Burson followed her husband while he served his country in the United States Air Force. She was a hairdresser for many years and owned her own shops. The first shop was The Fashinette located on South Second Street in Monroe, before her husband built her last shop by their home on the Winnsboro Hwy in Monroe. She also worked at the beauty salon in The Palace in Monroe. After retiring as a hairdresser, she and her husband had a paper route in West Monroe, LA for many years.
Until the last thirteen months, she stayed active in the community. Mrs. Burson was a lifetime member of Lea Joyner United Methodist Church. She began traveling with her children and loved being surrounded by her grandchildren and family. Mrs. Burson was known for quirky little sayings and had one for every day of the week.
In her lifetime she survived many things; the flood of 1927, The Depression of 1929, typhoid fever and many other crises that came with life while growing up in rural Louisiana. She always believed that life could not get you down; only weakness and lack of Faith in Jesus Christ were the defeaters of life. Mrs. Burson was never afraid of death and told often that the body she was in was only temporary. Her family believed that the mold was broken when she was born. She came from a long line of fighters to survive what this world had to dish out. She will be greatly missed.
The family would like to thank her caregivers "Sheena", "BB", and Patti Anderson. They became a part of her family that learned to love and care for her as her own family did.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Lea Joyner United Methodist Church or a charity of your choice.

DATHENE WILLIAMS BURT
News Star World - July 07, 2016
Memorial Services for Dathene Williams Burt, 92, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00AM Saturday, July 9, 2016 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with The Reverend Michael J. Bordelon officiating.
Dathene was born on November 13, 1923 to Otho and Jane Williams of Liddieville, LA and passed away on July 1, 2016 in West Monroe, LA. She was baptized in the Beouf River and a longtime member of College Place Baptist Church in Monroe, LA. She graduated from Ogden High School in Liddieville in 1941. Dathene married Fred Burt of West Monroe in 1947. They had three daughters, Annette and twins, Minette and Janette. In her prime, she loved to work in her yard and enjoyed cooking for her family. She is preceded in death by her husband and best friend of 56 years, Fred Willys Burt; parents, Otho H. and Jane Elizabeth Simon Williams; and son-in-law, John Robert Lee.
Survivors include her daughters, Elizabeth Annette Burt Lee of Andalusia, AL, Margaret Minette Burt, Janette Dathene Burt Emerel and husband Gerry William Emerel; grandsons, Stephen Burt Emerel and wife Misty Marie Emerel, and Daniel Burt Lee and wife Constance Nicole Lee; great-granddaughter, Abigail Joy Emerel all of West Monroe, LA; uncle, Jasper Don Williams and wife Mary Williams of Liddieville, LA; and her precious and beloved grandpups, Sugar and Daisy.
The family would like to thank Jean Elmore for her longtime friendship with our Mom. Also, we would like to thank all the ladies at Stoneybrook Alzheimer's Assisted Care in West Monroe, LA, especially Betty Kennedy and Connie Culpepper, and Premier Hospice.
Visitation will be held from 9:00AM until service time on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Ouachita Parish Animal Shelter 417 Well Road, West Monroe, LA 71292, or the charity of your choice.
A private interment of ashes will be held at a later date in Ogden Cemetery Liddieville, LA.

JAMES MICHAEL BURT
News Star World - September 7, 2008
Memorial services for Mr. James Michael Burt, 54, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at the First United Pentecostal Church of the Twin Cities at 1255 Glenwood Drive, West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Burt passed away Thursday, September 4, 2008.
He is survived by his wife, Susie Franks Burt; son, Michael Burt; brother, George Burt; one sister-in-law; four brothers-in-law.

JOE LEE BURTON
News Star World - August 19, 2016
Funeral services for Joe Lee Burton, 82, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, August 20, 2016 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, LA. Officiating will be Bro. Eddy Shoemaker.
Joe was born January 21, 1934 in Leton, LA and passed away August 18, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Joe was a resident of Landmark Nursing and Rehab Center, where he received excellent care. Joe is preceded in death by his first wife Adelia Young Burton, mother of their four children; his parents James Lee Burton and Lucy Mae Mills Hodges; numerous brothers and sisters.
Joe is survived by his wife Betty; two sons, Danny Burton, Carl Burton and wife Ruby; two daughters; Susie Carter and husband Billy, Lisa Hurt and husband Billy; two sisters, Evelyn Bamburg and husband Glen, and Daisy Wall and husband J.P.; step-children Carolyn Mims and husband Steven, April Riley, Danny Riley and wife Pam, Jerry Riley and wife Cara; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Joe was a Sheet Metal Journeyman most of his adult life and retired early. Joe played music most of his life and has played for the Wildwood Express, The Dixie Jamboree, Lincoln Opry, VFW and at local churches and nursing homes. His band opened a concert for Mel Tillis, and he performed with Ace Cannon and Linda Davis. He was always ready to help with fund raisers for a good cause. He was a loving husband, father, paw-paw and great paw-paw. Joe will be missed by all who knew him.
Pallbearers will be Nathan Johnson, Dusty Burton, Alex Burton, Joseph Burton, Don Hatten and Steve Hatten. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the "Joe Burton Band" who, with their love and kindness kept him going when he was growing tired, John Copes, F.P. "Doc" Cobb, Ed Matthews and Bert Wiggins.
Visitation will be held Friday, August 19, 2016 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.

TARA LINNEA BUSBICE
News Star World - August 04, 2015
A private family service for Tarah Linnea Busbice, 54, of Annapolis, MD was held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 31, 2015 at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro, LA with Rev. Mike Staples officiating. Hank Staples sang "Amazing Grace" and "Beulah Land."
Tarah was born in Huntsville, AL on April 1, 1961 and passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Johns Hopkins Hospital following a brief illness. She graduated from West Monroe High School where she was a Rebel Raider. She received both BBA and MBA degrees from Northeast Louisiana University, where she was co-captain of the Warbonnets and a member of the Ten Little Indians. She also earned a Master's in Telecommunications Management from Golden Gate University. At the time of her death, she was working as a high level U. S. Air Force Civilian for United States Cyber Command, Department of Defense at Fort Mead, MD. During her career, she served as Vice Director for the Applied Technology Unit for the Joint Task Force-Global Network Operations in Arlington, VA and for the Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization at Scott Air Force Base, IL. She received numerous awards during her 27-year career. She also received awards for volunteer work helping with the Gulf War military families and with a literacy program. She was a member of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association, Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society and Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society. Tarah was an avid "Roll Tide" fan and an accomplished pianist.
She was preceded in death by her father, Connella Busbice. She is survived by her mother, Jeweldine Busbice of West Monroe, LA; her sister Pam Watson and husband, Tom of Milton, FL; nephew, Jimm Patterson and wife Sara and their two children, Reagan and Wyatt of Tallahassee, FL, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Serving as pallbearers were: Jimmy Wyatt, Jody Wyatt, Jeff Wyatt, Trevor Hall, Jordan Wyatt and Collin Hall.
Tarah was a very caring and giving person and will be missed greatly by those whose lives she touched. Services were under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro, LA.

EVELYN HOPKINS BUSBY
News Star World - December 18, 2006
Columbia — Evelyn Hopkins Busby, 76, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Old Union Cemetery, Grayson. Visitation is 3 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

JIMMY JARRELL BUSBY
News Star World - February 11, 2020
Monroe - Funeral Mass for Jimmy Jarrell "Buz" Busby, 85, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00AM Friday, February 14, 2020, at St. Matthew Catholic Church with Rev. Mark Franklin officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, LA. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM until 7:00PM with a Vigil Wake at 6:00PM Thursday, at the church.
Mr. Busby was born November 11, 1934, in Crowville, LA and passed away February 10, 2020, at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, LA. He was a long-time member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. Buz was the owner and operator of Jarrell's Seafood Restaurant in Monroe for many years. Buz was a man of great faith. He loved his God, his family, and his friends. He loved nature. He began hunting and fishing at an early age that continued throughout his life. If you ever met Buz, you could never forget him.
Mr. Busby was preceded in death by parents, Jimmy and Letha Gates Busby; daughter, Lisa Busby Cole; one brother; and four sisters.
Survivors include wife of 35 years, JoAnn Genusa Busby; daughters, Rhonda Branning (Andrew) and Patti Copeland (Scooter); son, Jimmy Busby (Tammy); sister, Ethel Weathersby; eleven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be James Lee Busby, Ronnie Busby, Mark Adams, Bob Cooper, Jimmy Smith, and Cole Williamson.
The family wishes to extend their thanks to the doctors, nurses, CNA, and housekeeping, who not only cared for him, but provided compassion, comfort, and prayers.

WILLIAM OTTO BUSBY, JR.
News Star World - January 13, 2015
Funeral services for Rev. William Otto Busby, Jr., 79, of Chase will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday, January 14, 2015 in the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home with Rev. James Miller and Rev. Jimmy Harper officiating. Interment will follow in Chase Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 - 8:00 pm Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at the funeral home.
Rev. William Otto Busby, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and faithful minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ, passed from this life into the courts of Heaven on Sunday, January 11, 2015. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." Psalm 116:15
William was born January 7, 1936 to William Otto, Sr. and Lola Walters Busby in Crowville, Louisiana. He was a graduate of Louisiana College and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He faithfully preached the Word of God for over 50 years in many churches across the state, including his longest pastorate of 21 years at Center Point Baptist Church in Jonesboro, Louisiana. He retired from full-time pastoral work in 1996 and moved back to Franklin Parish and quickly became involved at Temple Baptist Church, where he served for nearly two decades, first as Associate Pastor, then as Deacon and finally Deacon Emeritus.
William was preceded in death by his parents, William Otto Busby, Sr. and Lola Walters Busby.
William is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ruby Parnell Busby; four sons, Billy Busby and wife Brenda, of Winnsboro; Charles Busby of Jonesboro; David Busby and wife, Robin, of Weston; Eric Busby and wife Laura, of Clinton, MS. He is also survived by his two sisters, Jan Busby Pyzner and husband John of West Monroe; Doris Busby Marshall and husband, Ron of Sunnyvale, TX; seven grandchildren: Dani, Nikki, Carter, Alana, Sadie, Cassie and Elliott and three great-grandchildren.
Honorary pallbearers are the members of the Men's Executive Sunday School class of Temple Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
"For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:38-39

STEVEN J. BUSBY
News Star World - January 07, 2017
Funeral Services for Steven J. Busby, 66, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:30 P.M., Sunday, January 8, 2017 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Fr. Job Edathinatt Scaria officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA.
Mr. Busby was born October 9, 1950 and passed away January 4, 2017. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving in the Vietnam War. Mr. Busby earned his Master's Degree from LA Tech and was a retired teacher from Bastrop High School.
Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Jean Busby; daughter, Katie Busby of Pensacola, FL; sisters, Carol Busby of Monroe, LA, and Marie Stewart and husband Lushen of Sarepta, LA; brother, David Busby and wife Nancy of Jonesboro, LA; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Pallbearers will be Jeffrey Anderson, James Stewart, Chris Stewart, Jimmy Chandler, Heath White, Danny Courson and Keta Bell.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M., Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or to the American Heart Association.

NICHOLAS JAMES BUSH
News Star World - October 12, 2016
Nicholas "Nick" James Bush, 17 years of age, a junior at Ouachita Parish High School, was born January 9, 1999, in Monroe, LA through the union of Clay Wesley Bush and Deneen McGough Bush, and passed away October 8, 2016 in Monroe, LA.
Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday, October 13, 2016, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe, LA with Bro. Bubba Hoggatt officiating. A private family graveside will be at Carter Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Wednesday, October 12, 2016, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe, LA.
Nick is survived by his parents, Clay and Deneen Bush; siblings, Amanda Bush and boyfriend Nathanael Walker, Matt Copeland and wife, Hannah Chelette Copeland, Joshua Copeland and wife, Tiffany Small Copeland, Wesley Phillip McGough Copeland and wife Sarah Chisholm Copeland; grandma, Gloria Barker Bush; papaw, Gene McGough; nephews, Braylon Riley, Xander Reese Copeland and Ryan Jeremiah Copeland. Nick was also blessed with many, many friends, but his biggest love was for his fiancée, Ariel Leigh Ott.
Pallbearers will be TJ Petersen, Trace Bush, Matthew Copeland, Joshua Copeland, Wesley Copeland, Nathanael Walker, Cameron Colvin and Rudi Beutner.
In lieu of flowers, sympathy donations to help the Bush Family may be made by Crowd Funding through the Mulhearn Funeral Home website.

ROY WILSON BUSH
News Star World - December 27, 2002
Roy Wilson Bush, 64, was born September 29, 1948 in Bastrop. He passed away on December 24, 2012 where he wanted to be at home in the woods.
Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Golden's Funeral Home in Bastrop, LA.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday at Harmony Baptist Church in Collinston, LA with Bro. Dale Jordan and Bro. Alan Eppinette officiating. Interment will follow in Carter Cemetery.
Those who knew Roy knows that he loved God, family, friends, hunting and gardening. He especially enjoyed sharing his garden harvest with others.
Roy is survived by his best friend and wife of 46 years, Gloria Barker Bush; a son, Dewayne and Marcie Bush of Long Beach, MS and their children, Katie, Trace and Gracie Bush; a son, Clay and Deneen Bush of Monroe, LA, and their children, Amanda and Nicholas Bush, Wesley and Joshua Copeland, Matt and Hannah Copeland and their son, Braylon; sisters, Ida Hall, Joyce Rainbolt, Ginger and Jerry Musgrove; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends; and a special Uncle and Aunt, Pete and June Bush of Hurst, TX.
Roy is preceded in death by his parents, Benoit and Betsy Bush; and a brother, Sherman Edward Bush.
Serving as pallbearers will be grandsons, Nicholas Bush, Trace Bush, nephews, Jason Musgrove, Clay Murphy, friends, Calvin Lusby, and Tommy Sowyers. Honorary pallbearers will be Wesley and Joshua Copeland.
In lieu of flowers you may make donations to either Hospice Compassus, 2213 Justice St., Monroe, LA 71201, or St. Jude, P.O. Box 1302, Memphis, TN 38101- 9932.

SHERMAN LAMAR BUSH
News Star World - June 07, 2013
Funeral services for Mr. Sherman Lamar Bush, age 80, a farmer from Oak Grove, Louisiana, will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, June 7, 2013 at Harvest Assembly of God Church in Oak Grove.
Reverends Terry Jordan, Jerry Allen, Mike Chance and Tim Mahoney will officiate.
Interment will follow in the Kilbourne Cemetery in Kilbourne, Louisiana.
Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove.
On June 4, 2013, West Carroll Parish lost a favored son. Lamar Bush was a familiar figure in West Carroll Parish. He impacted his community by exhibiting integrity, character, and ethics. A friend to all, Lamar loved Oak Grove and though he traveled extensively, his heart always brought him back to the place he called home.
Lamar was the ultimate family man and he and his wife of 58 years, Gaye Ainsworth Bush, raised their three daughters as exemplary parents who loved their children and grandchildren. A kind and generous man, he was a genuine and committed Christian.
As a teen, he and his father, Jessie Bush, bought and sold sweet potatoes to area grocery stores. When called upon, he answered the call of duty and his family is proud of his distinguished service in the United States Army. In 1955, upon discharge from the army, he began farming sweet potatoes with a one- row tractor. His first crop consisted of 35 acres of sweet potatoes. He progressed from leasing farmland to owning and operating a 1000 acre farm. In 1988, he named his operation Wistaria Farms which became the largest sweet potato operation in West Carroll Parish. In 2007, he retired after 52 years of farming.
Lamar had extensive experience in producing and marketing sweet potatoes. He served a 10 year term on the Louisiana Sweet Potato Council, was a board member of the Louisiana Sweet Potato Association and was appointed by the governor to serve on the Louisiana Sweet Potato Council. Because of Lamar's innovations and abilities that changed the face of the industry, he was voted as Mr. Yam and a few years held the title of Sweet Potato King.
In 1970, Lamar was instrumental in founding the Oak Grove United Pentecostal Church and served as a trustee and board member for many years. During the following decades he served in many capacities and was respected highly for his time, commitment, and love for his church and his God. Lamar was an influencer who made others around him more productive and successful in both secular and spiritual matters.
While his family and friends grieve his passing, they celebrate that he fought a good fight, finished the course and kept the faith. He left a legacy that is undeniable, and reflected by those whose lives were touched and changed by crossing paths with this great man.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Jessie Benoit Bush and Katie Marthena Ewing; brother, Jack Bush; brother, J. B. Bush, Jr., and sister Maedell Barr.
He is survived by his wife, Ruby Gay Ainsworth Bush of Oak Grove; daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Jerry Self of Sulphur, Louisiana; daughter and son-in-law, Mony and Rev. Mike Chance of Oak Grove, Louisiana; daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Dewey Freeman of Sulphur, Louisiana; brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Loretta Bush of Ada, Oklahoma; sister-in-law, Nell Bush of Oak Grove, Louisiana.
He is survived by his grandchildren: Miranda & Michael Sharifi of Royal Palm Beach, Florida; Jessica Self of Sulphur, Louisiana; Lance, Chase and Landon Thompson of Odessa, Texas; Katie & John Palir of Sulphur, Louisiana; and two great granddaughters, Michaella and Ariana Sharifi.
Pallbearers are: Lance Thompson, Chase Thompson, Landon Thompson, Jay Bush, Ron Bush, and Barry Bush.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, June 6, 2013 between the hours of 5:00 to 8:00 PM at First United Pentecostal Church of Oak Grove.

BETTY JANE YELDELL BUSHNELL
News Star World - May 04, 2017
Betty Jane Yeldell Bushnell, 93, of Dallas, TX, formerly of Monroe, LA, passed away Saturday April 22, 2017. She was a graduate of Northeast Louisiana State College (ULM) with a degree in Elementary Education. She taught in the Monroe City School System at Sherrouse, Lexington, and Georgia Tucker schools. She mo moved on to NLU (ULM) where she worked as the Administrative Assistant to the De Dean of Academic Affairs.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Louie Asbury and Louise Blanchard Yeldell Yeldell; and husband, Robert R. "Bob" Bushnell.
She is survived by her sons, R. Wayne Bushnell of Dallas, TX and David N. Bushnell and wife, Denise of Denver, CO; grandchildren, Staci Bushnell Fontenot and husband, Michael, Becki Bushnell, Brandon Bushnell and wife, Nora, and Ryan Bushnell; 6 great-grandchildren, Logan and Katelyn Fontenot, Leslie, Alonzo, Bryan and Sydney Bushnell; and her brother, Louie Asbury "Buddy" Yeldell, Jr. of of Hendersonville, TN.
Visitation will be held at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Rd, Monroe, LA on Friday May 5, 2017, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Funeral services will take place on Saturday May 6, 2017, at 1:00 PM at College Place Baptist Church with Rev. Stan Wyant officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to College Place Baptist Church, Meals on Wheels, or Alzheimer's Association. Information is provided by Mulhearn Funeral Home.

ROBERT R. BUSHNELL
News Star World - December 30, 2008
Services for Mr. Robert Ray Bushnell, 88, will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 31, 2008, at College Place Baptist Church, 301 Sherrouse Ave., with Rev. Jimmy Pitson and Rev. Gordon "Skip" Dean officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mr. Bushnell was born on September 29, 1920, in Platteville, WI and passed away Saturday, December 27, 2008. He retired from LSU Health and Sciences Center-Monroe as assistant administrator. Previous employment was with Monroe Wholesale Drug and Luffey's Medical and Surgical Supply.
In addition to professional organizations, he had also had membership in the Optimist Club, the Rotary Club, and the American Legion. Mr. Bushnell, a WWII veteran, was stationed at Selman Field during his service in the U. S. Army Air Force. He was a member and lifetime deacon of College Place Baptist Church, where he had been a member since 1947.
Mr. Bushnell was predeceased by his parents, Ray and Dorothy Bushnell of Platteville, WI; and a brother, Richard Bushnell of Seattle, WA.
Survivors are his wife of sixty-five years, Betty Jane Yeldell Bushnell; and two sons: R. Wayne Bushnell of Dallas, TX, whose daughter is Staci Bushnell Fontenot with husband Michael Fontenot of Baton Rouge; and David N. Bushnell with wife Denise DeLeon Bushnell of Denver, CO, whose children are Becki and Ryan Bushnell, also of Denver, and Brandon Bushnell of Los Angeles, CA; two great-grandchildren, Logan and Katelyn Jane Fontenot of Baton Rouge. He is also survived by two brothers, Guerdon Bushnell of Wisconsin, and Lawrence Bushnell of South Carolina; and four sisters, Alice Markunas of Illinois, Dorothy Bennett of California, and Elizabeth Guyer of Florida.
Pallbearers will be Kenny Anderson, Jaimie Autin, Brandon Bushnell, Harry Petty, Matt Thornton, and Seth Meredith.
Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of College Place Baptist Church and members of Paul White's Sunday school class.
Any memorials may be made to College Place Baptist Church or any charity of your choice.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 30, 2008, from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

CHARLES A. BUTCHER
News Star World - January 15, 2013
Funeral services for Mr. Charles A. "Charlie" Butcher, 75, of Farmerville will be 10:00am Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at Farmerville First Assembly of God with Bro. Robbie Lawson and Bro. Bill Bearden officiating. Burial will follow in Zion Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home.
Charlie went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 13, 2013. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather (affectionately known as "Big Pop"); was a faithful member of Farmerville First Assembly of God and a past member of the Board of Directors. He took pleasure in working outdoors and watching his grandsons play ball. Charlie had a sense of humor and enjoyed joking around. After retiring from General Motors, he thoroughly enjoyed his time working at Farrar Funeral Home because he loved to help people.
Charlie is preceded in death by his parents, Earl & Clara Butcher, sister, Ann Marie Butcher, brother, Earl Butcher, Jr.; in-laws, Earline & Monroe Tucker; brothers-in-law, Jimmy Tucker, Bobby Courmier & Mike Rhodes & wife, Dimple; and nephew, Michael S. Rhodes.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Brenda Butcher of Farmerville; 2 daughters: Tammy King & husband, Gary "Sky" of Harrison, AR and Sherri Cranford & husband, John "Bull" of Farmerville; 2 sisters: Ethel Doucette & husband, Weldon of Westlake, LA and Carol Dean Courmier of Lake Charles, LA; 6 grandchildren: Matt Odom & wife, Reyna, Dustin Odom & wife, Brittney, Christopher Cranford & wife, Tammy, Amber Cranford, Tyler Cranford and Halie Keiffer & husband, Charlie; 9 great grandchildren; numerous other relatives and many friends.
Pallbearers are Matt Odom, Dustin Odom, Christopher Cranford, Tyler Cranford, John Cranford and Gary King. Honorary pallbearers are Halie Keiffer, Amber Cranford and the men of Farmerville First Assembly of God Church.
Visitation will be 5:00-8:00pm Tuesday at the church.

BERNON W. BUTLER
News Star World - April 26, 2014
Funeral services for Bernon W. Butler, 92, of West Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 27, 2014 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Dr. George Wortham will be officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.
Visitation will be held Saturday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home.
Mr. Butler was born September 20, 1921 in Calhoun, LA and passed away April 24, 2014 in West Monroe. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Maggie Powell Butler; brother, James. H. Butler; sister, Hazel Tidwell; nephew, Jim Butler; son-in-law, Tony Futrell.
Mr. Butler was a self-employed real estate developer and owner of Butler Insurance Agency and Butler Real Estate and Construction. He served in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Butler was a member of Highland Presbyterian Church, where he served as both Deacon and Elder. He was also a member of Barak Shrine Temple.
Mr. Butler is survived by his wife of 66 years; Helen "Dit" Butler; daughters; Shela Butler Williams and husband Tom, Bonnie Butler Lindsay and husband Doug, Sherree Butler Futrell; grandchildren; Doug Lindsay, Jr., Brock Lindsay, Sr. and wife Jodi, Michael Lindsay and wife Jessica, Walt Williams and wife Katie, Lou-Anne Williams, Kellie Richardson Vincent and husband Tres; great- grandchildren; Maddie Lindsay, Brock Lindsay, Jr., Hunter, Tyler and Keller Vincent and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Doug Lindsay, Sr., Doug Lindsay, Jr., Brock Lindsay, Sr., Walt Williams, Tom Williams and Tres Vincent.
Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Lindsay, Rusty Lavender, Raymond Richardson, Earl Wayne Jones and Joe Ford.
Our family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Samar Roy, Dr. Emile Barrow and Dr. Assad Mouhaffel for the care provided to our loved one.
Dad will always be remembered for his love of his family, traveling and spending time in the great outdoors.

GEORGE BUTLER
News Star World - January 23, 2016
Funeral Services for Mr. George "Pete" Butler, 89, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, January 24, 2016 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Deacon Tim Cotita officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Paschal's Catholic Church Cemetery in West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Butler was born on July 15, 1926 and passed away on January 21, 2016 in Monroe, LA. He was a retired Mechanic Supervisor with Olinkraft Paper.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Violet Decuir Butler and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 P.M. until Service Time on Sunday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Paschal's Catholic Church.

HELEN BUTLER
News Star World - August 19, 2015
Funeral services for Helen "Dit" Butler, 91, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, August 20, 2015 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Dr. George Wortham will officiate. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Butler was born in Winona, Mississippi on January 8, 1924 and passed away August 17, 2015 in West Monroe. She was a member of Highland Presbyterian Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Bernon Butler; parents, Howard and Annie Drane; and 5 sisters and 1 brother.
Mrs. Butler is survived by her daughters, Shela Butler Williams and husband Tom, Bonnie Butler Lindsay and husband Doug, Sherree Butler Futrell; grandchildren, Doug Lindsay, Jr., Brock Lindsay, Sr. and wife Jodi, Michael Lindsay and wife Jessica, Walt Williams and wife Katie, Lou-Anne Williams, Kellie Richardson Vincent and husband Vincent; great-grandchildren, Maddie Lindsay, Brock Lindsay, Jr., Hunter Vincent, Tyler Vincent and Keller Vincent; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Doug Lindsay, Jr., Brock Lindsay, Sr., Michael Lindsay, Walt Williams, Roger Vincent III and Rusty Lavender.
Honorary pallbearers will be Doug Lindsay, Sr., Tom Williams, Raymond Richardson, and Benji Grafton.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 19, 2015 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.

JEWEL GENAE HYDE BUTLER
News Star World - April 20, 2017
Graveside services for Jewel Genae Hyde Butler, age 93 of Grayson, will be held at 10 AM Friday, April 21, 2017 at Winnfield City Cemetery, Winnfield, LA with Rev. Rick Crandell officiating.
Visitation will be Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia from 4 PM to 6 PM.
Mrs. Butler was born on May 4, 1923 in Winnfield, LA to the union of her parents, Thomas and Isla McMann Hyde and passed from this life on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Specialty Extended Care Hospital in Monroe, LA.
Genae was a devoted member of Grayson Baptist Church. She was a registered nurse having gone through nursing school at St. Francis Hospital. Her hobbies included hunting and fishing.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, whom she was married to for 69 years prior to his passing, I.H. "Bucky" Butler; her parents; granddaughter, Courtney Butler and two brothers, Thomas Hyde and Vernon Hyde.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Jerry Butler and wife, Beth; granddaughter, Blair Moser and husband, Dale; great-grandson, Brady Moser; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law and numerous friends.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the In Memory of Courtney Butler, Athletic Training Education Scholarship, c/o Louisiana College, 1140 College Dr., Box 587, Pineville, LA 71359.

KATHY R. BUTLER
News Star World - October 24, 2008
Funeral services for Kathy R. Butler, age 51, of Forest, LA, will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, October 24, 2008 at First Baptist Church of Oak Grove, LA. Reverends Joe Aulds and Roy Williams will officiate.
She was a secretary for the Media Center of the West Carroll Parish School System.
She is preceded in death by her grandson, Gavin Reid Butler; and her parents, Cecil Turner Ratliff and Bobbie Jean White Ratliff.
She is survived by her husband, Jim Butler of Forest, son and daughter-in-law, Jeremy and Elizabeth Butler of Monroe; son and daughter-in-law, William Jason and Victoria Butler of Shreveport; son, Matthew Butler of Witchita, Kansas; grandson, Connor Butler of Shreveport; brothers, Paul and Cecil Ratliff of Goodwill; sisters, Annette Kovac of Oak Ridge, Donna Aulds of Ruston, Brenda Miller of Epps, and Sue Donohue of Farmerville.
Pallbearers are Nick Butler, Scott Sandifer, Ben Butler, Joe Aulds, Brian Miller, and Brandon Donohue.

MAJORIE LEE BUTLER
News Star World - February 4, 2004
Graveside services for Mrs. Marjorie Lee Butler, 76, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday February 4, 2004 at the Butler Cemetery in Calhoun, LA. with Rev. David Barkley officiating.
Mrs. Butler died Monday February 2, 2004 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Butler was preceded in death by her husband Agie Butler and son-in-law Johnny Sechler.
Survivors include her life partner, Gene Greer, daughters, Dianne Sechler, Sylvia Stover and husband Ronnie, grandchildren, Steve Clark and wife Tammy, Trey Sechler and Cori Sechler, great grandchildren, Aaron Clark, Cole Stover Bryan and Brittany Hodge.
Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe.

MARY SUE NORTHCUTT BUTLER
News Star World - July 21, 2013
Funeral services for Mary Sue Northcutt Butler, 67, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, July 22, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Rev. Tom Lowe will officiate. Interment will follow at New Chapel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.
Sue was born June 27, 1946 in Monroe, LA and passed away July 19, 2013 in West Monroe. She was preceded in death by her husband, William M Butler; brother, Billy Ray Northcutt; father, William O. Northcutt; mother, Sybil Northcutt Sweeney.
Sue is survived by her daughter, Tracie Butler Scott and husband, Jason; a son, Terry M. Tyler and fiancé Angela Lucero; grandchildren, Briana Tyler and Larke Tyler, Cole Kilcrease, Katie Scott, and Emily Scott; two brothers-in-law, Dickie Butler and wife, Laura, Ronnie Butler and wife, Libby.
Visitation will be held Monday, July 22, 2013 from 9:00 am until services begin at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.

MILDRED S. BUTLER
News Star World - July 08, 2014
Funeral services for Mildred S. Butler, age 97, of Bernice, LA will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at First Baptist Church in Bernice, LA. Officiating the service will be Rev. Charles Malone. Interment will follow at Bernice City Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA.
Mrs. Butler was born December 15, 1916 and passed away July 6, 2014.
She is preceded in death by her husband; Joe C. Butler; and parents: Lorena and T. T. Stewart.
Mrs. Butler was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Bernice, LA. She was a graduate of Summerfield High School and graduated from LA Tech University in 1937. Mrs. Butler taught school for 37 years, and was a lifelong residence of Bernice.
She is survived by her son: Joe C. Butler, Jr and wife Mary of Bernice, LA and daughter: Gayle B. Madison and husband George of Monroe, LA; grandchildren: Jason Butler, Nicole B. Shepherd, Stewart Madison and wife Shelley, Sarah M. Clement and husband Stephen, and Susan Madison; great grandchildren: Marisa and Cole Shepherd, Madison Clement, Pierce Madison and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family expresses a special thanks to the Russ House staff for their love and care of Mrs. Butler.
Pallbearers will be Cal Colvin, Larry Fitzgerald, W.C. Russell, Harry Cook, Bobby Joe Oliver, and Billy O'Bannon.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church in Bernice, LA or St Judes Children's Hospital.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 AM Wednesday July 9, 2014 at the First Baptist Church in Bernice, LA.

RODRICK HEATH BUTLER
News Star World - December 29, 2012
Funeral services for Mr. Rodrick Heath Butler, 35, will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday December 29, 2012 at the chapel of Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe.
Heath was born July 4, 1977 in Bastrop and passed from this life on Wednesday December 26, 2012 in Columbia.
He was a resident of Caldwell Parish, a heavy equipment operator, and attended the Baptist Faith. His passion was drawing and working as a tattoo artist, yet, his greatest love was his children and being a devoted Daddy.
He is preceded in death by his grandfather Guy Butler.
Survivors include his children Michaela, Tristen and Lauren Butler; his father Dean Butler, his sisters Jennifer Irvin and Nicole Butler, his grandmother Rosalee Butler and his fiancée Kim Talbert, also survived by other relatives and friends.

VIOLET DECUIR BUTLER
News Star World - September 06, 2016
Funeral Services for Violet Decuir Butler, 96, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 7, 2016 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Fr. Frank Coens officiating. Interment will be in the St. Paschal's Catholic Church Cemetery in West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Butler was born January 21, 1920 and passed away September 4, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, George "Pete" Butler.
Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 P.M. until service time on Wednesday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Paschal's Catholic Church.
Mrs. Butler's family would like to give special thanks to her sitter, Vicki Maples and to Louisiana Hospice.

W. HAROLD BUTLER
News Star World - October 10, 2016
W. Harold Butler, 79, of the Collinston, LA area, passed away surrounded by his family at his home on Sunday, October 9, 2016. He was born on April 15, 1937, on his grandparents' farm in rural Morehouse Parish near Collinston to W. Harold and Helen Rose (Johnston) Butler. While a teenager, his parents moved to Pueblo, Colorado. After graduating from high school, he attended Pueblo College where he studied air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, graduating with a degree in Applied Science. He later worked in Southern California, where he met his future wife, Donna L. Fink. They were married on Sept. 21, 1963, in Pasadena, California.
After several years Harold, with his wife and young family, moved back to Louisiana. He worked as a private HVACR contractor before becoming an instructor at the Delta-Ouachita campus of Louisiana Technical College, teaching AC/Refrigeration. He retired from teaching after almost 20 years. He then worked in the solar industry for Solar Energy Supply of Monroe as Chief Training and Operations Officer. During his career, Harold received numerous trade certifications and honors.
Harold and Donna enjoyed traveling, especially to visit their four children. They also visited Donna's relatives in Germany, in addition to touring other European countries. They traveled to numerous countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Thailand and Canada. Often they traveled with other family members, as they relished time with family. Harold and Donna enjoyed gardening, their blueberry patch and friendships with their neighbors.
Harold was preceded in death by his son Bruce A. Butler; he is survived by Donna, his wife of 53 years; James T. Butler (Kelley Anne), Martinez, CA; Deborah Butler Holland (John), Ft. Worth, TX; and Sharon R. Butler (husband, Jason Bernstein), Chicago, IL; three sisters: Helen Rose McDowell, Houston, TX; Rita Barrett, Encino, CA and Betty Butler, Las Vegas, NV; and grandchildren Jarrett Holland, Tristan Holland and Laya Butler in addition to several nieces and nephews.
The family is appreciative and thankful for the professional, compassionate and loving care provided to Harold by Ascend Hospice of Monroe.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, October 12 from 5-8 pm at Golden Funeral Home, 2016 E. Madison Ave., Bastrop, LA 71220. A graveside service will be held at 2 pm on Thursday, October 13 at Carter Cemetery, 7901 Collinston Road, Collinston, LA. Please call Golden Funeral Home for exact directions if needed: 318-281-3171. Chaplain Randy Ray will officiate.

THOMAS CURTIS BUTTITTA
News Star World - November 20, 2014
Private family graveside services for Mr. Thomas Curtis Buttitta, 66, of West Monroe, LA, were held Tuesday, November 18, 2014, at Buttitta Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home in West Monroe. The service was officiated by Father Robert Dandridge.
Mr. Buttitta was born August 22, 1948 in Monroe, LA and passed away on November 17, 2014 in West Monroe, LA. He is preceded in death by his father, Jack Michael Buttitta. He ran his 11th New York Marathon in November, 2010. He loved music of any kind, especially The Beatles and Pavoratti, all sports, especially baseball, pretty ladies and a cold Stella beer. He enjoyed his recent trip to the beach to witness his niece's wedding, New Orleans to watch the high school play offs and Las Vegas, where he saw Beatles Love. Tommy loved family more than anything and time spent with them were his favorite times.
Survivors include his two children, Andrew and Rebecca Buttitta of Orlando, FL; two grandchildren, Grace and Gabriella; mother, Connie Osborne; three sisters, Marana Parker and husband Hughie, Sara Tolbert, Gina Walker and her husband Lyn; two brothers, John Buttitta and wife, Helen, Jack Buttitta and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A special thanks to Louis and Brianna at the Guest House for the special care they provided for Tommy. He will be missed by all who loved him and his smile will forever be etched in our minds.

ROBIN HARRIS BUTTS
News Star World - March 31, 2009
Young's Funeral Home Ferriday, LA
Robin Harris Butts, 86, died Saturday, March 21, 2009, at her home on Helena Plantation in Waterproof.
Funeral services were held at the Chapel of Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday on Tuesday, March 24, 2009, at 11:00 AM with Rev. Dave Sheehun officiating, with interment at Natchez City Cemetery. Visitation was held Monday, March 23, from 5:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Mrs. Butts was born in Memphis, TN. on July 4, 1922, to the late Dr. and Mrs. Robin Harris of Jackson, MS and was married to the late Henry Fowler Butts.
She graduated from Charleston High School in Mississippi before attending Copiah-Lincoln Community College. She graduated with majors in Chemistry and Bacteriology from Mississippi State University, where she was also a member of the Maroon Band and the Chi Omega Sorority.
Prior to working as a Medical Technologist at the New Orleans Ochsner Clinic, Mrs. Butts completed a Medical Technology internship at Street-Mercy Hospital. She was always a supporter of young people through the Boy Scouts, 4-H Club, Children of the American Revolution, and serving as a girls' softball coach. She was a lifetime member of the Waterproof High School Quarterback Club, a member of the Tensas Academy Athletic Association, and a member of the Presbyterian Church, where she served as an elder. Mrs. Butts was also a charter member of the Bruin-Vidal Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, holding several offices including State Treasurer, State Regent, National Vice Chairman of Conservation, Reporter General to the National Society of DAR, and National Chairman of Insignia. She was an avid conservationist, having won the National DAR Conservationist Award, and loved all forms of sports and wildlife.
Mrs. Butts is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Ed and Bernadette Butts of Fairfield, CT, her daughter and son-in-law Ann and Dennis Burns of Waterproof, LA. granddaughter Robin Rae Burns of Clinton, MS and granddaughter and her husband Libbi and Ryan Calloway of Little Rock, Ark.; Survivors also include sisters Fisher Kortz of British Columbia, Nancy Ann Harris and Harley and Jon Williams of Annapolis, MD.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Dr. Jeff Harris and Richard Harris.
Pallbearers were be Lucas Harris, James Lentz, James Clower, Bobby James, Darrell Vandeven, Don Magee, Jr., Bryant Killen, Tru Goldman.
Memorials may be made to Tensas Academy and Wesley Chapel.

DORSEY WAYNE BYERS
News Star World - September 23, 2016
A celebration of Dorsey Wayne Byers' life will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Cedar Crest Baptist Church with Dr. Greg Clark officiating. Visitation will be 12:00 P.M. until service time at the church. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Dorsey Wayne Byers was born on December 4, 1932 in Hope, AR and made his trip to Heaven on September 21, 2016. Dorsey was preceded in death by his parents, Orie and Opal Byers of Hope, AR; two sisters, Juanita Byers and Iris Jean Bohannon; two brothers, Raymond Byers and Jimmy Byers.
He is survived by his lovely wife of 54 years, Nancy; his daughter, Beth Thurman and her husband, Randy of Calhoun, LA; two grandsons, Parker Thurman of Opelousas, LA and Davis Thurman of Calhoun, LA; two sisters, Laveta Norris of Lake Charles, LA and Sandra Massanelli of Hope, AR; and two brothers, Jerry Byers of The Villages, FL and Dubs Byers of Gould, AR.
After graduating from high school in 1950, Dorsey joined the Navy and was discharged as a Second Class Petty Officer in 1955. After the Navy, Dorsey enrolled at Southern State College in Magnolia, AR in pre-engineering and graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1959 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Dorsey worked over 55 years in the pulp and paper industry with International Paper Company, St. Regis Paper Company, and Ford, Bacon and Davis. His two priorities during his life were his Lord and his family. Dorsey and Nancy were involved in helping to plant 3 churches during their years of ministry and were involved in helping to start and serve in the Chinese Ministry at First Baptist Church at Monroe for over 10 years.
A short summary of Dorsey's life could be found in Philippians 1:21 (NKJV) "For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain."

CAROLYN BYRD
News Star World - September 09, 2016
Funeral services celebrating the life of Mrs. Carolyn Ann Byrd, 77, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, September 10, 2016, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Jerry Salisbury officiating. Interment will be in Hasley Cemetery.
Mrs. Byrd passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2016, and went to join her husband, Charles who passed away on July 25, 2016, to await the morning of the resurrection of all humanity. She was born to the Union of Arlo and Lucy Whitlock on October 15, 1938 along with her twin brother, Everett. She was raised up in the West Monroe area attending grade school at Lenwil Elementary and later graduating high school at West Monroe High. During her high school years, she met and fell in love with Charles her husband to be, the love of her life. They were married on May 16, 1956 at her parents' home in West Monroe, LA. They later had three sons, Charles Junior, Louis Ray, and Phillip Lowell Byrd.
Carolyn began her working career at Central Bank in West Monroe and soon left there to work with Merrill Lynch in Monroe, retiring after more than thirty plus years with them. During this time she and her husband Charles had a place on Antique Alley in West Monroe, buying and selling antiques, which she was an expert in and their home was furnished with such.
Carolyn was always a busy person, seeing to the needs of her family and others as well. She loved to cook for the various events that took place at her home and other places. You could never come by her house without there being something in the pot ready to eat and quite delicious. She was also a very talented organizer and decorator always willing to lend a hand at the many showers, receptions and especially in directing weddings.
Carolyn liked to be outside working in her yard caring for all the flowers and shrubs that were there. She was also a hunter and fisherwoman and enjoyed being with her family on various outings at the lake, or the hunting camp.
She was a devoted wife, caring mother and loving grandmother who will be greatly missed by her family and many relatives and friends she had.
Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents, Arlo and Lucy Whitlock, and her husband of 60 years, Charles Byrd.
Survivors include her three sons, Charles Byrd, Jr. and wife, Julie, and their four children, Amity, Kelsey, Christina, and Noah; Louis Ray Byrd and wife, Marlene, and their two children, Rachel and Louis; Philip Byrd and his three children, Jennifer, Shannon and David. She also leaves behind five great granddaughters; one great grandson; and her twin brother, Everett Arlo Whitlock of West Monroe.
Pallbearers will be Louis Byrd, Jr., David Allen Byrd, Noah Arlo Byrd, Chris Keiffer, Clyde Bass, and Donnie Byars
Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.

CHARLES DALE BYRD
News Star World - July 28, 2016
Charles Dale Byrd was born on March 16, 1935 to the union of James C. and Zera A. Byrd, their first born child. He passed peacefully from this world at Glenwood Hospital on July 25, 2016 at the age of eighty-one years old with all his sons around him. Charles suffered a massive stroke some ten days prior to his death, which he was unable to recover from.
He attended grammar school at Ward Five School in Caldwell Parish, then attended lower grades in high school at Grayson High School, and then transferred to Ouachita High School from which he graduated. During the last two years of high school, he worked for Morgan & Lindsey in the Distributive Education program of the school. At the age of 18, he began working for Brown Paper Mill as a box designer, and then went on into the administrative management department when Olin bought out Brown Containers. He retired from Olin and then went on to work as plant manager for Georgia Pacific who took over Olin, from which he also retired. During this time, he spent a year in San Palo, Brazil setting up a converter plant there. He then took over the management of Bocks Board Packaging in Monroe, finally retiring from there. He spent his remaining days, some eight years or so, taking care of the love of his life, his wife Carolyn, when she became disabled whom he was married to for some 60 years.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Carolyn Byrd; his three sons: Charles Byrd, Jr. of West Monroe and his four children, Amity, Kelsey, Christina and Noah; Louis Ray Byrd and wife Marlene and their two children, Rachel and Louis; Philip Byrd of West Monroe and his three children, Jennifer, Shannon and David; he also leaves behind a sister, Dwana "Dee" Owens of Dallas, TX; two brothers, Richard Byrd and wife Brenda of West Monroe and Gerald Byrd and wife Janis of West Monroe; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren; along with many nieces and nephews who thought he was the greatest uncle of all. And we can't forget little dog Maria, his constant canine companion around the house.
He was a loving father and husband, always putting the needs of his family and friends ahead of his own needs. He was a man who would work tirelessly at the many things that he loved to do and never complained. His absence will for many years be felt as a great void to all those that knew and loved him. He truly knew what the American dream was all about, having come from a very humble beginning to a man of great means.
Funeral Services will be in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA at 11:00 A.M., Friday, July 29, 2016 with Rev. Jerry Salisbury and Gary Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, LA. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Pallbearers will be Lewis Byrd, Jr., David Allen Byrd, Noah Arlo Byrd, Chris Kieffer, Clyde Bass and Chad Olsen.

CYNTHIA MARIE BYRD
News Star World - January 19, 2013
Graveside services for Mrs. Cynthia Marie Byrd, 54, will be 1pm Saturday January 19, 2013 at Roselawn Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe.
Mrs. Byrd was born on December 12, 1958 in Centerville, MS and reached the end of life's journey on Wednesday January 16, 2013 at Saint Francis Medical Center after a sudden illness.
She was a resident of Monroe, and spent her childhood in Saint Francisville. Cynthia was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, gardening, and had a passion for dancing.
Cynthia is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Momina Hair and her sister Evelyn Hair. She is survived by her daughters Amity Bass and Kelsey Byrd; her granddaughter Ainsley Keiffer and her brother Robert Hair, Jr.

DAVID S. BYRD, JR.
News Star World - July 19, 2009
Funeral services for Dr. David S. Byrd, Jr., 79, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, July 19, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Dr. Whit Holmes officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Dr. Byrd passed away Friday, July 17, 2009. He was a member and deacon of Parkview Baptist Church, where he taught Sunday School for forty years. He was a retired Chemistry Professor from the University of Louisiana at Monroe (NLU), where he taught for thirty- one years. He was a member of the Gideons International for twenty-three years. He was preceded in death by his parents, David, Sr. and Vivian Byrd.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Julia V. Byrd; daughters, Janie Redding and husband Jerry of West Monroe, LA and Barbara Hampton and husband Clark Randall Hampton of Roswell, GA; granddaughters, Leigh Hampton, Allison Redding, and Greer Hampton; brother, John Ben Byrd of Jacksonville, AR; several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Robert Havard, David Tyler, Rick Busher, John White, Ivy R. Redding, and Bill Hampton. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of Dr. Byrd's Sunday School Class.
Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM Sunday, July 19, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
The family would like to thank Dr. Floyd Jones, Dr. P. Thomas Causey, Dr. Charles B. Joyce, Dr. Thomas Gulick, the staff of Landmark Nursing Home, and Southern Care Hospice for their loving care.
Memorials may be made to Parkview Baptist Church at 1001 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe, LA 71201 or Gideons International at P.O. Box 4612, Monroe, LA 71211.

JANICE BYRD
The Monroe News-Star - Jan 01, 1976
Ferriday - Funeral services for Mrs. Janice Byrd, 21 of Gilbert, were at 2p.m today in the chapel of Young's Funeral Home with the Revs. Bobby Richey and Sonny Nugent officiating.
Burial was in Holly Grove Cemetery near Wisner
Mrs. Byrd died Tuesday afternoon in E.A. Conway Hospital after a short illness.
She was a member of the First Pentecostal Church of Wisner.
Survivors included her husband, Otis Byrd of Gilbert; one brother, Melvin Campbell of Ferriday; her mother, Mrs. Annie Mae Byrd of Baton Rouge; and maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. James F. Adams of Nebo.

WILMA EARLINE BYRD
News Star World - January 23, 2011
Funeral services for Wilma Earline Byrd, 83, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, January 24, 2011, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, officiating will be Reverend Bruce McGee. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Wilma Earline Byrd was born September 18, 1927, in West Monroe, LA, to Earl and Lily Smith. She died Friday, January 21, 2011. Wilma was a member of Ridge Avenue Baptist Church and especially enjoyed her Sunday School Class.
Mrs. Byrd was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Dillard Byrd.
She is survived by one son, Clifford E. Byrd; two daughters, Janice Brown and husband Larry, Greta Russell and husband Johnny; one sister, Betty Foster; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Sunday, January 23, 2011, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.
The Family would like to thank the staff of The Terrace of West Monroe and Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care for their loving care of their mother.

ZERA ADDIE BYRD
News Star World - January 29, 2004
Funeral services for Mrs. Zera Byrd, 91, who resided in West Monroe at 110 Arlington Place will be held on Friday January 30, 2004 at 10:00 AM in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Bro. Dennis Anger officiating. Interment will be at Fellowship Baptist Cemetery in Caldwell Parish. Mrs. Byrd died Tuesday night at St. Francis Hospital from complications of a stroke. She was born in Caldwell Parish on August 14, 1912 to Asa Melvin and Mary Susan Ray and has resided in West Monroe for the past fifty-four years. She was a member of Peniel Baptist Church and was the manager of the children's department at Montgomery Ward until her retirement in 1974. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years James Byrd and an infant daughter; two brothers Jack Ray Sr. and Pat Ray; two sisters, Ora Batson and Audie Mann. She is survived by four children: Charles Byrd and wife Carolyn of West Monroe; Dee Owens and husband Mack of Dallas, Texas; Richard Byrd and wife Brenda of West Monroe; Gerald Byrd and wife Janis of West Monroe; one sister, Martha Lorene Messina and husband Anthony of Monroe; one brother Asa Ray and wife Opal of Monroe; nine grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild. A woman of courage, strength, and gentleness of spirit, she will be remembered for her devotion to and love for family and friends. She was a true example of self-sacrifice, generosity, and faithfulness to all who knew her. Pallbearers will be grandsons Charles Byrd Jr., Louis Byrd, Sr., Louis Byrd Jr., Philip Byrd, Mark Owens, Lensey Owens, James Byrd, and Casey Byrd.
Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Thursday, January 29, 2004 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe.

FRED BYRNSIDE
News Star World - March 23, 2015
Graveside services for Fred "Shorty" Byrnside, 68, will be held at 2:00pm Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at Birds Chapel Cemetery in Truxno with Bro. Donald Reeves officiating with arrangements under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville.
Mr. Byrnside, went to his heavenly home March 22, 2015. He was retired from Anthony Forest Products, a US Army Veteran having served in Vietnam and also served 12 years in the Louisiana National Guard.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Crawford & Iola Byrnside; 1 son: Matthew Allen Byrnside.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 43 years Patty Byrnside of Strong, AR; 1 son: Jimmy Byrnside (Deanna) of El Dorado, AR; 1 Daughter: Kristi Smith (Billy) of Strong, AR; Mother: Dorothy Byrnside; 1 Brother: Pat Byrnside of Farmerville; 1 Sister: Jean Byrnside of Farmerville; 8 Grandchildren; 16 Great Grandchildren; Special Niece: Leslie Armstrong and numerous other nieces, nephews other relatives and many friends.
Pallbearers will be Chay Whitlock, Airick Byrnside, Chris Whitlock, Craig Armstrong, Cash Littlefield & Nathan White.
Honorary Pallbearers: Bill Love, Donald Gilbreath, Lance Littlefield and G.W. Love
Visitation is 5:00 - 8:00 pm Monday at Farrar Funeral Home.

GEORGE WILLIAM BYRNSIDE
News Star World - May 02, 2012
George William Byrnside, age 81, died on April 28, 2012, at Morristown Memorial Hospital in Morristown, New Jersey. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, May 12, at 11:00 AM, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Ruston, Louisiana and will be followed by lunch in Fellowship Hall.
A native of Lafayette, Byrnside was a Ruston resident for over 60 years. As a student at Louisiana Tech University, he was a member of the football and track teams, Kappa Sigma social fraternity, and Delta Sigma Pi professional business fraternity. After graduation from the College of Administration and Business in 1952, he served three years in the United States Army and, upon discharge, worked as a sales representative in Shreveport. Byrnside returned to Louisiana Tech in 1960 as Assistant Business Manager. In 1972, he was named Vice President for Administrative Affairs, a position he held for twenty-five years until his retirement in 1997. Upon retirement, he was named Vice President Emeritus.
Byrnside joined the staff of Ruston Mayor Dan Hollingsworth in 1999 and served in that role until 2009. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, where he served on the Board of Trustees, Endowments Committee and the Church Council. He was past president of Ruston Rotary Club, served on the Board of Directors of the Ruston-Lincoln Parish Chamber of Commerce and the Lincoln Parish Library. Byrnside was recognized as Alumnus of the Year by Tech's College of Administration and Business in 1993.
George Byrnside was predeceased in death by his wife of 54 years, Patricia Hudson Byrnside, his parents David S. Byrnside and Alma Risinger Byrnside, brother David S. Byrnside, Jr.
Survivors include daughter Beverly Byrnside Floyd and husband Tim Floyd of El Paso, Texas, daughter Susan Byrnside Stringer and husband LaRay of Mandeville, La., daughter Rebecca Byrnside McFarland and husband Mike of Long Valley, New Jersey, grandchildren Shannon Floyd Hillenmeyer and husband Hunter of Winnetka, Illinois, Jessica Stringer of Mandeville, La. and Hudson and Anna McFarland of Long Valley, New Jersey. He has a great granddaughter, Harper Hillenmeyer of Winnetka, Illinois.
The family wishes to thank loving caregiver Keisha Simmons and to acknowledge cockapoo Dixie for being such a faithful companion. We also want to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Morristown Memorial Hospital and St. James Care Center in New Jersey for the excellent medical care they provided.
The family requests that memorials be made to the Louisiana Methodist Children's home, Ruston, La.

JUAN NA BYRNSIDE
News Star World - April 28, 2016
Juan Na "App" Byrnside, 73, of Truxno, LA went to be with our Lord Jesus April 25, 2016. Juan Na was born July 7, 1942.
Survived by his wife, Debra Ann Byrnside; three children, Laura Byrnside and fiancé Ronnie Stutts, Thomas Allen Byrnside, Richard Juan Byrnside and their mother Earline Evans; three step-children, Matthew Colt Nation, Cassie Nicole Nation and Cyle Daniel Nation; Juan Na was "Papaw" and "Pop Pop" to 11 grandchildren, Casey Watkins, Mandy Phelps, Barry Phelps Jr., Jesse Dyke, Dustin Dyke, Natalie Dyke, Brooke Bishop, Adam Byrnside, Nathan Byrnside, Kaitlyn Byrnside, Callan Nation, Conlee Wynns, Carli Nation; great- grandchildren, Kourtney, Kelsey, Collin, Marrisa, Brittany, Emily, Alex and Jaxson; sisters, Delores Hicks and husband Truman, Sandra Post and husband Steve, Pam Hollis and husband Danny, Bonnie Fields and husband Tuffy all of Farmerville; brothers Johnny Byrnside and wife Christella of Truxno, LA, and Isamael Cavillo. Many loving nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his parents, George and Sarah Byrnside; sister Patsy Ann Brocato and niece Heather Post.
Juan Na was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who lead his family with his faith in Jesus Christ. Juan Na was an Oil Field Consultant and loved to work. After he retired, he spent his time farming. He loved sitting and watching his cows with grandchildren at his side.
We will miss your big beautiful smile and all the wisdom you shared.
Juan Na would not say goodbye, he would say "So Long, See You Soon"
Special Thanks to Union General Hospital and Glenwood Medical Center and to the Angels he never got to meet, Meridith, Crystal, Brittany, Kendarius, Dr. Brown and Dr. Donia. Too many to name.
Visitation will be Saturday, 5-8 P.M. April 30, 2016 at Kilpatrick's in Farmerville. Services will be at Conway Baptist Church Sunday, at 2PM in Conway, LA on May 1, 2016. Officiating will be Rev. Paul Carter and Gary Canterberry. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

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