Odessa Watson
Funeral services for Mrs. Odessa Ward Watson, 94, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003, at Mt. Zion CME Church in Minden with the Rev. Charlie Coleman officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery in Doyline under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in Homer. Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. today, Jan. 31, at the funeral home. Mrs. Watson, a resident of Doyline, passed away Monday, Jan. 27. She will be remembered for her gentle spirit and dedication to family, church and her community. She served as a faithful member of New Zion Baptist Church until her death. She was honored as one of the oldest members of her church. Her meekness and service to her family, church and community will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband Roosevelt Watson; and daughters, Neva Anderson and Othello Jones. She is survived by her daughters, Castoria Patterson of Inglewood, Calif., and Levion Gandy of Minden; 13 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 34 great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be family, friends, nephews and grandsons.

Eddie Lewis
Funeral services for Mr. Eddie "Big Ed" L. Lewis, 44, were to be held at 11:30 a.m. today, Jan. 30, 2003, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden with the Rev. Jim Phillips officiating. Burial was to follow at Gardens of Memory Cemetery. Mr. Lewis, a native of Leachville, Ark., and a resident of Minden, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 28 in Minden. He worked for Universal Compression, Inc. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and June Lewis. He is survived by his wife, Janice Rupert Lewis; son, Drew Lewis; daughter, Jennifer Sanders; sister, Anna Jo Morgan; granddaughter, Taylor Sanders; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were to be Frankie Chanlor, Jared Timmons, Gary Sexton, Patony Morrow, Terry Rupert and Steve Rupert.

Lucille Miller
Funeral services for Mrs. Lucille Miller, 81, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, 2003, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden with the Rev. Jeff Saxton officiating. Burial will follow at Brushwood Cemetery in Dubberly. Visitation will be held at 4 p.m. today, Jan. 30, at the funeral home. Mrs. Miller, a native of Rayville and a resident of Dubberly, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 29, in Minden. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Duncan Miller; and son, Curtis Miller. She is survived by her sons, Cleva and wife Gaye Miller of Minden, Billy and wife Sue Miller of Dubberly, Duncan Jr. and wife Tammy Miller of Minden, and Willie F. "Fat" and wife Debbie Miller of Dubberly; daughters, Alma and husband James Aultman of Dubberly, Helen and husband John Swilley of Minden, and Eunice and husband Verlon Arinder of Dubberly; sister, Bulah Lee of Minden; 23 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Dallas Walker Sr.
Funeral services for Deacon Dallas Walker Sr., 86, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003, at Faith Memorial Baptist Church in Gibsland with the Rev. Preston Wilson officiating. Burial will follow at Walker Cemetery in Gibsland. Visitation will be held Friday, Jan. 31, at the funeral home with family hour from 6 until 8 p.m. at Springville United Baptist Church of Gibsland, where he faithfully served as the deacon of his church. Mr. Walker, a native of Gibsland, passed away Friday, Jan. 24, in Minden. He was born Feb. 5, 1916, to Jerry Wilson and Minerva Walker. He is survived by five sons, Carnell Brown Sr. of Sacramento, Calif., Dallas Walker Jr., of Sacramento, James Edward Walker of Monroe, Titus Mage Walker of Gibsland, and Ezra Rogers Walker of Bossier City; five daughters, Flora Dale Goree of Alexandria, Emma Lee Smith of Gibsland, Jerelean Phillips of Sacramento, Diane McGlothen of Rialto, Calif., and Naomi Walker of Gibsland; one sister, Essielean Bailey of Lufkin, Texas; 28 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Samuel Foster
Funeral services for Mr. Samuel Douglas Foster, 90, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, 2003, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden with the Rev. Larry Hatcher officiating and the Rev. Mark Eakin assisting. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory Cemetery. Visitation will be held at 5 p.m. today, Jan. 29, at the funeral home. Mr. Foster, a native of Gibsland and a resident of Minden, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 28, in Minden. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Minden and was a past member of Woodman of the World. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel Foster; and son, Billy Foster. He is survived by his sons, Donald Foster and wife Bobbie of Minden, John Foster and wife Linda of Shreveport, and Bobby Foster and wife Sheila of Shreveport; daughters, Betty Ware and husband Ramon of Minden, Sarah Page and husband Roy of Castor and Sandra Foster of Minden; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be his grandsons.

Lula Belle McKinney
Funeral services for Mrs. Lula Belle McKinney, 92, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, 2003, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden with the Rev. Tom Brown and the Rev. Glen Crow officiating. Burial will follow at Lane Memorial Cemetery in Sibley. Visitation will be held from 5 until 8 p.m. today, Jan. 29, at the funeral home. Mrs. McKinney, a resident of Yellow Pine, passed away Monday, Jan. 27. She will be remembered for her gentle spirit and dedication to family, church and her community. She served as secretary/treasurer for Yellow Pine Christian Church until her death and was honored for 52 years of service as an elections commissioner. Her service to family, friends and community will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene McKinney. She is survived by her son, William McKinney and wife Mary of Yellow Pine; grandchildren, Bryan McKinney of Yellow Pine, Michael McKinney and wife Jessica of St. Louis, Mo.; of 12 siblings, one sister, Opal Corbin of Minden; and many well-loved nieces and nephews. The family hopes that they remember her as fondly as she remembered them. Pallbearers will be P.M. Alexander, B.M. Lemay, Horace Gale Alexander, Tommy Alexander, Roger Poole, and Kinkley Alexander. The family requests that family, friends and neighbors remember her in a way most meaningful to her - flowers, an act of kindness, a gentle thought.

Ruth Gordon
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruth Smith Gordon, 86, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2003, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be held at 3 p.m. today, Jan. 28, at the funeral home. Mrs. Gordon, a native of Gilbert and a resident of Tuscaloosa, Ala., passed away Sunday, Jan. 26, in North Port, Ala. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her son, Tom Gordon of Tuscaloosa; daughters, Jimmie Adams of Gary, Texas, and Diane Shaw of Arlington, Texas; sister, Callie Lofton of Minden; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Jimmie Gray Sr.
Funeral services for Mr. Jimmie Jasper Gray Sr., 57, will be held at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 28, 2003, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden with Michael Gray and the Rev. Leo Bailey officiating. Burial will follow at Minden Cemetery. Mr. Gray, a native of Minden and a resident of Winona, Texas, passed away Sunday, Jan. 26, in Winona. He was a welder for Goodwin Welding Service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jasper and Doris Gray, and brothers, Garvin and Richard Gray. He is survived by his son, Jimmie J. Gray Jr. and wife Lottie of Winona; daughter, Crystal Kervin and Billie Bostwick of Sibley; sisters, Melba G. Sanders and husband Sherwood of Pittsburgh, Texas, Susie G. Perry of Wyllie, Texas, Robbie G. Monroe and husband Walter of Minden; sister-in-law, Margaret Gray; brother, Sammy Gray and wife Cynthia of Wyllie; grandchildren, Abbie Gray, Matthew Kervin, Kimberly Kervin, Colby Slayton, Jacob Gray, and Brodi Bostwick. Pallbearers will be nephews, Michael, Mark, David, Russell, Aaron, and Kevin.

Sue Murtishaw
Funeral services for Mrs. Sue Childs Murtishaw, 90, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2003, at Evergreen Baptist Methodist Church with the Rev. Bill Ichter officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden. Visitation will be held from 5 until 8 p.m. today, Jan. 28, at the funeral home. Mrs. Murtishaw, a native of Evergreen and a resident of Minden, passed away Monday, Jan. 27, in Minden. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Minnie Childs; and husband, Samuel W. Murtishaw. She is survived by her son, Edward Murtishaw of Spurger, Texas; step-daughters, Marion Bridges of Baton Rouge, and Janice Malone of Houston, Texas; sister, Patsy Lowe of Minden; 11 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.

Regina Doty
Funeral services for Mrs. Regina Doty, 75, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, 2003, at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Sibley with the Rev. James Landfair officiating. Burial will follow at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church Cemetery in Sibley under the direction of Miller-Pioneer Funeral Home in Minden. Visitation will be held from 7 until 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, at the funeral home. Mrs. Doty, a resident of Sibley, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 15, at Willis Knighton Health System in Shreveport. She is survived by her mother, Zolar Mae Butler of Sibley; son, Roger Heard and wife Brenda of Houston, Texas, five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

David Bazer
Funeral services for Mr. David Gene Bazer, 57, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24, 2003, at First United Methodist Church in Minden with the Rev. Terry Willis, the Rev. Bill Moon and the Rev. Terral Lowe officiating. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. at Walton Cemetery under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden. Visitation will be held from 5 until 8 p.m. today, Jan. 23, at the funeral home. Visitation will also be held from 2 until 3 p.m. at Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Carthage, Texas. Rev. Bazer, a native of Carthage and a resident of Doyline, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 22, at Christus Schumpert Medical Center in Shreveport, following a short fight with cancer. He was a member of the Lions Club where he served as district governor and in multiple other offices, the Masonic Lodge, Sons of the Confederate Vets, and Pastfinders Treasure Hunting Club. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was serving as pastor of Evergreen Union Church, Colquitt United Methodist Church and Whitehall United Methodist Church. He will always be remembered for his quick wit and never-ending sense of humor. He had a passion for his family and the people who called him "Pastor." He is survived by his parents, the Rev. A.P. Bazer and Eugenia Bradley Bazer of Carthage; his wife, Judith Boyd Bazer; two sons, Robert Bazer and wife Shonda of Monroe, and Matt Bazer of Doyline; two grandchildren, Jessie Bazer and Chapman Bazer; two brothers, Jerry Bazer and wife Martha of Carthage, and Gary Truett Bazer and wife Hope of Keithville; and special friend, Scooter. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Jimmica Sanders
Funeral services for Jimmica LeTonya Sanders, 24, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, 2003, at Holy Faith Temple Church of God in Christ in Cullen with Elder Bobby Washington officiating. Burial will follow at Caldwell Cemetery in Plain Dealing under the direction of Kennon's Mortuary in Minden. She is survived by her daughter, Shardeja Sanders of Cullen; parents, Jimmy Lee Jackson of Cullen; mother and stepfather, Gwen Washington and David Washington of Cullen; two brothers, Datra L. Sanders of Arkadelphia, Ark., and Jimmy Lee Jackson of Cullen; four sisters, Tonja Denise Gipson and husband Lorenzo of Shreveport, Addreine Dione Hemphill and husband Brett of Forman, Ark., Keiyia Joyet Jackson of Tallahassee, Fla., and Phadra Willene Sykes and husband Dean of Shreveport; special sister friend, Kawandra Beene of Kansas City, Mo.; special adoptive grandparents, J.C. and Lourene Kirksey of Cullen; four aunts; two uncles; the Holy Temple Church of God in Christ family; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Buster Smith
Funeral services for Mr. Buster Booker Smith, 57, will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Fourteenth District Building with the Rev. Edward Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Pringer Place Cemetery under the direction of Kennon's Mortuary in Minden. Visitation will be held Friday, Jan. 24, at the funeral home. Mr. Smith, a native of Heflin, passed away Saturday, Jan. 18, in Minden. He was born Jan. 24, 1945, to Mr. and Mrs. Booker and Pearlie Love Smith. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Bates Smith of Minden; one daughter, Allison Smith of Minden; two sons, Marcus Thomas of Heflin, and Shannon Derric Smith of Houston, Texas; two stepdaughters, Kayla Wilson and husband Mike, Brandy Powell and husband Dee, all of Minden; 10 sisters, Joyce Trammell of Los Angeles, Calif., Pearlie Brown and husband Lawrence of Minden, Mattie Coleman of Heflin, Exie Cooper and husband Charlie of Minden, Mary Shehee of Shreveport, Annie Smith, Bernice Jones, Mary Ann McKinney, all of Minden, G. Alice Wilson of Heflin, and Climidy Smith of Minden; two brothers, Elijah Smith of Bossier City, and Rocky Smith of Minden; seven grandchildren; godson, Buffy Coleman of Sibley; dedicated niece, Annette C. Holston of Heflin; best friends, Brooks Bailey of Houston, and Ellis McKithen of Minden; special advisor, Sister Eearlean Houston of Dubberly; special friends, Ruth and Hildred Jackson of Shreveport; Mrs. Mary of Minden, and Wilma and Jimmy Allums of Minden; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Sallie Smith
Funeral services for Mrs. Sallie Tahlee Smith, 93, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, 2003, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden with the Rev. Terral Lowe officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be held at 5 p.m. today, Jan. 23, at the funeral home. Mrs. Smith, a native of Gloster, Miss., and a resident of the Evergreen Community, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 22, in Evergreen. She was a housewife. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Smith; and son, Charles Wayne Smith. She is survived by her son, Allen Lamar Smith of Livingston, Texas; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Matt Martin, W.D. Martin, Joe Haynes, Drew Edwards, Joe Pearson, and James Pruitt. Memorials may be made to the Evergreen Cemetery Fund or to the charity of the donor's choice.

Mary Cockrell
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Jo Wilson Cockrell will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003, at Ringgold Assembly of God with the Rev. Bill Back officiating. Burial will follow at Whitehall Cemetery in Haynesville under the direction of Rockett Funeral Home in Ringgold. Visitation will be held from 5 until 8 p.m. today, Jan. 22, at the funeral home. Mrs. Cockrell, a resident of Heflin, passed away Monday, Jan. 20. She was born March 11, 1926, in Mena, Ark. and was a member of Ringgold Assembly of God, where she served as secretary and also sang in the choir. She was also a member of the Eastern Star. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, James Weldon Cockrell; two sons, David Allen Cockrell and Samual Earl Cockrell; one daughter, Ella Louise Cockrell; one sister, Joni Wise of Yuma, Ariz.; seven grandchildren, Mary Katherine, David Allen Jr., Lloyd Thomas, Melanie Dawn, Jennifer Irene, Cynthia Deann, and Lisa Ann; 15 great-grandchildren, James, Dylan, Hannah, Stephanie, Toni, Preston, Justin, Holly, Westley, Victoria, Luke, Jason, Jacob, Natalie and Caden. Pallbearers will be David Allen Cockrell Jr., Lloyd Thomas Cockrell, Kenny Balkom, C.D. Cockrell, Wayne Williamson and Roy Lewis.

Juanita K. Roberts
Funeral services for Mrs. Juanita K. Roberts, 84, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden with the Rev. Wayne DuBose officiating and the Rev. Bill Ichter assisting. Burial will follow at 3 p.m. at Rowell Cemetery near Pine Bluff, Ark. Visitation will be held at 5 p.m. today, Jan. 22, at the funeral home. Mrs. Roberts, a native of Kingsland, Ark., and a resident of Minden, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 21, in Minden. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband Jake. H. Roberts of Minden; sons, Donnie Lee Roberts of Livingston, Texas, and Kenneth Ray Roberts of Yacaipa, Calif.; sister, Marie Brown of Rison, Ark.; 10 grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Lillie Carter
Funeral services for Mrs. Lillie B. Carter will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, 2003, at Springhill CME in Homer. Burial will follow at Springhill Cemetery in Homer under the direction of Benevolent Funeral Home in Minden

Hope Slay
Funeral services for Mrs. Hope Justine Slay, 85, will be held at 2 p.m. today, at First Baptist Church in Minden in the West Chapel with the Rev. Bill Ichter officiating. Burial will follow at Minden Cemetery under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden. Mrs. Slay, a native of Zwolle and a resident of Minden, passed away Saturday, Jan. 18, in Shreveport. She was a retired registered nurse and a member of First Baptist Church in Minden. She was preceded in death by her husband, T.L. Slay. She is survived by her daughter, Patsy S. Ford of Shreveport; sisters, Olga Jean Blanco of Florene, and Lois Griffith of Skeen, Miss.; brothers, W.H. Gandy Jr. of Alexandria, Rodney Gandy of Marthaville, and Shannon Gandy of New Orleans; grandson, Dr. Todd Ford and wife Sarah of Arlington, Texas; and great-grandchild, Conner Ford of Arlington.

Clyde Clayton
Funeral services for Mr. Clyde Melvin Clayton will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, 2003, at St. Rest Baptist Church in Minden. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery in Ada Taylor under the direction of Benevolent Funeral Home in Minden. Family hour will be held from 6 until 7, Friday, Jan. 24, at the funeral home.

Joe Gautney
Funeral services for Mr. Joe Carroll Gautney, 74, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden with the Rev. P.O. "Sonny" DePrang and the Rev. James Crain officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Minden. Visitation will be held from 5 until 8 p.m. today, Jan. 17, at the funeral home. Mr. Gautney, a resident of Minden, passed away Thursday, Jan. 16, in Shreveport. He was retired after 75 years as captain of the Bossier Fire Department. He was preceded in death by his father, O.C. Gautney. He is survived by his wife, Betty Gautney of Minden; mother, Jane DePrang Gautney; one brother; six sons; three daughters; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Bruce Baker, Allen Hightower, Mark Winggton, Willard McClung; Mike Lockwood, and George Chambers. Honorary pallbearers will be the retired members of the Bossier Fire Department.

Thomas Hancock
Funeral services for Mr. Thomas Cleveland Hancock, 79, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden with Dr. Tom Harrison officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory Cemetery. Visitation will be held at 5 p.m. today, Jan. 17, at the funeral home. Mr. Hancock, a native of Gibsland and a resident of Shreveport, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 15, in Shreveport. He was a maintenance manager for Beaird Industries. He was a former resident of Minden. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Martha Hancock of Shreveport; one daughter, Michele Attaway and husband Ricky of Shreveport; two grandchildren, Paige and Peyton Attaway of Shreveport; three nephews and a host of other friends. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Bamburg, T.C. Bloxom, Bobby Grafton, Freddie Franks, Bill Ichter and Gordon Hinton.

Grace Roton
Graveside services for Mrs. Grace S. Roton, 76, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003, at Minden Cemetery with the Rev. Bobby McGee officiating. Services are under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden. Mrs. Roton, a resident of Minden, passed away Monday, Jan. 13, in Minden. She was a homemaker. She is survived by stepsons, Danny Roton and wife Rhonda of Haughton, Russell L. Roton of Haughton; and stepdaughter, Diane Chandler and husband Jeff of Utah.

Ruby Edwards
Graveside services for Mrs. Ruby Pevy Edwards, 91, were to be held at 11:30 a.m. today, Jan. 13, 2003, at Pine Grove Cemetery with the Rev. Roy Strother officiating. Services are under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden. Mrs. Edwards, a native and resident of Minden, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 8, in Minden. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her daughter, Irene Edwards and husband John of San Jose, Calif.; 26 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives.

Beatrice Mitchell
Funeral services for Mrs. Beatrice Mitchell, 84, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003, at Kennon's Mortuary with the Rev. Billy Isreal officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, Jan. 15, with family hour from 7 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Mitchell, a native of Homer, passed away Thursday, Jan. 9, in Minden. She was born March 1, 1917, to Jessie Johnson and Addie Murphy Johnson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ruben Mitchell Sr.; sister, Bertha West; and brothers, Walter and Johnny Johnson. She is survived by two sons, Arthur Mitchell of Minden, Ruben Mitchell Jr. of Tennessee; six grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; nieces, Mary Harris and Tricia Tibbs of Minden; nephew, Mike West of Milwaukee, Wis.; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Curtis Sikes Sr.
Funeral services for Mr. Curtis L. Sikes Sr., 86, will be held at 3:30 p.m. today, Jan. 13, 2003, at Sibley Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Jeff Flenniken and the Rev. Ray Henson officiating. Burial will follow at Sibley Cemetery under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden. Mr. Sikes, a native of Mississippi and a resident of Sibley for more than 50 years, passed away Saturday, Jan. 11, in Minden. He was a depot agent for the Illinois Central Railroad. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Lee and Millie Sikes; and a brother, Clifton S. Sikes. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Bertie Sikes of Sibley; son, Leroy Sikes and wife Carolyn of Minden; daughter, Tommie Jean Bourn and husband Clarence of Sibley; sister, Nellie Faye Bryan of Mississippi; grandchildren, Eddie Bourne and wife Andrea, Debbie Jordan and husband Ronald, C.L. Bourn and wife Marla, David Bourn, Duane Sikes and wife Shannon, and Elizabeth Stinson and husband Greg; and 18 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Eddie Bourn, Duane Sikes, Ronald Jordan, Greg Stinson, Buddy Holcomb and C.L. Bourn.

Nellie Triplet
Graveside services for Mrs. Nellie Adams Triplet, 90, will be held at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 13, at Old Athens Cemetery with the Rev. Richard May officiating. Services are under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden. Mrs. Triplet, a native of Castor and a resident of the Harris Community for 75 years, passed away Saturday, Jan. 11, in Minden. She was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Triplet; son, Derwood Triplet; and grandson, Jerimy Pearson. She is survived by her daughters Maxine Pierson of Heflin, Betty Ann Pearson and husband Larry of Ashdown, Ark., Barbara Hutchins and husband Jerry of Heflin; daughter-in-law, Mary Triplet of Bossier City; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

James Wiles
Funeral services for Mr. James Thomas Wiles, 79, will be held at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 13, 2003, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden with Dr. Morris Robe officiating. Burial will follow at Bistineau Cemetery. Mr. Wiles, a native of Grayson and a resident of Minden, passed away Friday, Jan. 10, in Shreveport. He was a retired mechanical engineer for the U.S. government and was past president of the Minden Lions Club. He was also in the U.S. Air Force and received many superior performance awards for the recognition of high quality performance. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Madden Wiles of Minden; step-son, Sherry B. Barnette of Maui, Hawaii; step-daughter, Sandra Lary and husband Tommy of Minden; grandchildren, Lisa Barnette of Maui, Andrea Lary of Shreveport and Hollie Lary Fritz of Shreveport.

Gloria Jenkins
Funeral services for Mrs. Gloria Dean Bailey Jenkins, 60, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003, at Galilee Baptist Church with the Rev. James Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery under the direction of Kennon's Mortuary, Inc. Visitation will be held today, Jan. 10, at the funeral home. Mrs. Jenkins, a native of Heflin, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 8, in Minden. She was born July 11, 1942, to Marshall Bailey and Roberta Coleman Bailey. She is survived by her husband, Elwin Jenkins of Dubberly; mother, Roberta Bailey Mims of Dubberly; two sons, Vondrick Jenkins of Los Angeles, Calif, and Elviun Jenkins of Dubberly; one daughter, Veronica Jenkins of Minden; godson, Dock Odom of Los Angeles; six grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Pauline Stanley
Funeral services for Mrs. Pauline M. Stanley will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003, at Greater St. Paul Baptist Church in Minden. Burial will follow at Mt. Comfort Cemetery under the direction of Benevolent Funeral Home in Minden. Family hour will be held from 6 until 7 p.m. today, Jan. 10, at the funeral home. Mrs. Stanley is survived by her mother, Minnie Markray; mother-in-law, Evelyn Stanley; five children, Doris Benton and husband the Rev. Wayne Benton of Dallas, Texas, Maruin Stanley; D'Angelia Hay and husband the Rev. Foster Hay, Roger Stanley, Shenetha Reed and husband the Rev. Robert Reed, all of Minden; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers; three sisters; and one brother-in-law.

Viola Charping
Graveside services for Mrs. Viola "Peewee" O'Donnell Charping, 76, will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003, at Pine Grove Cemetery with Anthony Charping officiating. Services are under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden. Visitation will be held at 5 p.m., today, Jan. 7, at the funeral home. Mrs. Charping, a native of Alexandria and a resident of Sibley, passed away Monday, Jan. 6, in Shreveport. She was retired from Moore's Firestone. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mack G. Charping. She is survived by her son, Mack Lee Charping Sr. of Sibley; daughters, Catherine Hunt and husband Brent of Minden, Helen Gibson and husband William of Shreveport; sisters, JoAnn French of Beeville, Texas, Betty Cowart of Converse, Texas; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Kevin Chatelain, Keith Chatelain, Fred Sanders Sr., Jay Fred Sanders Jr., Troy Alexander, and Robert James. Honorary pallbearer will be Thomas Fred Sanders.

Ethel Foster
Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel M. Foster, 82, were to be held at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 6, 2003, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden with Father Phillip Pazhayakari officiating. Burial was to follow at New Ramah Cemetery. Mrs. Foster, a native of West Wood, N.J., and a resident of Haynesville, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2002, in Haynesville. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her daughters, Joanne Dean and husband John of Shreveport, Janet Sudarto and husband Harry of Ottsville, N.Y.; brother, Jack Haws of Norwood, N.J.; five grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Charles Jimmerson
Funeral services for Mr. Charles Jimmerson, 31, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Burkhalter Chapel with the Rev. Andy Hurst officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Quitman under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Visitation will be held from 5 until 8 p.m. today, Jan. 6, at the funeral home. Mr. Jimmerson, a resident of Ruston, passed away Saturday, Jan. 4, in Ruston. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He is survived by his parents, Jesse and Katie Jimmerson of Ruston; brothers, Jerry Jimmerson and wife Theresa of Minden, William "Billy" Jimmerson of Ruston; sisters, Cathy Castilaw and friend Ernie Young of Ruston, Susan Shaw and husband Dale of Dubberly; nieces and nephews, Waylon and Emily Jimmerson, Chelsea and Haley Shaw, and Celeste Jimmerson; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Pallbearers will be Robert Durham, Billy McConnell, Johnny Dunn, Jimmy Dunn, Dale Shaw, and Ernie Young. Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church in Ruston.

Zelma Kilroy
Funeral services for Mrs. Zelma Roberts Brunson Kilroy, 90, will be held at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 6, 2003, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden with the Rev. J. Roddy Taylor officiating and the Rev. Terrell Lowe assisting. Burial will follow at Antioch Cemetery in Dixie Inn. Mrs. Kilroy, a native of Gloster, Miss., and a resident of Minden, passed away Saturday, Jan. 4, at I.H.S. of Minden. She was the owner/operator of Brunson Grocery Store and a member of First United Methodist Church of Minden. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Wray Allen Brunson and her second husband, Walter Kilroy. She is survived by her son, James Allen Brunson and wife Jan of Shreveport; daughter, Helen Brunson Gann and husband Rod of Minden; one step-daughter, Diane Westmoreland and husband Tommy of Zachary; two sisters, Hazel Boyd of Bossier City, Jackie Law of Conroe, Texas; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Angie Sneed
Funeral services for Mrs. Angie Sneed, 102, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003, at Springfield Baptist Church in Mt. Lebanon with the Rev. Lawrence Martin officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery under the direction of Kennon's Mortuary in Minden. Visitation will be held today, Jan. 3, with family hour from 7 until 8 p.m., at the funeral home. Mrs. Sneed, a native of Heflin, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 1, in Shreveport. She was born Jan. 12, 1900. She is survived by her four sons, Cleveland Moore of Houston, Texas, Clinton Moore of Houston, Douglas Moore of Victorville, Calif., and Robert Moore of Houston; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Lillie Mae Dorch
Funeral services for Mrs. Lillie Mae "Honey" Shyne Dorch will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003, at Benevolent Funeral Home in Minden. Burial will follow at Shephard Street Cemetery in Minden. Mrs. Dorch passed away Saturday, Dec. 28. She was born April 26, 1915, in Claiborne Parish to the late Ophelia Terrell Shyne and Jim Shyne. She confessed Christ at an early age and joined Mt. Olive Baptist Church and after moving to Minden, joined St. Rest Baptist Church. She later joined the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Minden, where she remained faithful until she became unable to attend. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elie Dorch; her parents; and her niece, Mary A. Hill Washington, who she raised as her child. She is survived by one sister, Viola Shyne Hill; three nieces, Arlillian Penton of Minden, Linda Shyne and Jewellyne Shyne of Houston, Texas; one nephew, Leroy Hill and wife Mary of Minden; and a hot of great-great-great nieces and nephews, relatives and friends who loved her dearly.

Ethel Foster
Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel M. Foster, 82, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 6, 2003, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden with Father Karl Daigle officiating. Burial will follow at New Ramah Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, at the funeral home. Mrs. Foster, a native of West Wood, N.J., and a resident of Haynesville, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2002, in Haynesville. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her daughters, Joanne Dean and husband John of Shreveport, Janet Sudarto and husband Harry of Ottsville, N.Y.; brother, Jack Haws of Norwood, N.J.; five grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Lonzo McAlister
Funeral services for Mr. Lonzo "Butch" McAlister, 50, will be held at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 2, 2003, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden. Burial will follow at Old Town Cemetery in Haynesville. Mr. McAlister, a native of Haynesville and a lifelong resident of Homer, passed away Monday, Dec. 30, 2002, after an accident in Homer. He was a toolpusher for Nabors Drilling Co. for 30 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Kathleen McAlister; and his sister, Vicky Camp. He is survived by his wife, Faye Miles McAlister of Homer; sister, Cloteal Thomas and husband George of New Braunfels, Texas; brother-in-law, Harry Camp of Haughton; nieces, Becky Schuldt and Georgena Thomas; and nephews, Ernie Camp and Lonnie Allen Thomas. Pallbearers will be Bill Williams, Zane Camp, Tom Futch, Ralph Wayne Walters, Scooter Corbit, and Mike Dickerson. Honorary pallbearers will be Wayne Miles, Clay Gamble and Don Krouse.

John Dixon
Memorial services for Mr. John T. Dixon will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003, at First United Methodist Church in Minden. The Rev. J. Roddy Taylor will officiate.

James Flournoy
Funeral services for Mr. James Kenneth Flournoy will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003, at Mt. Comfort Baptist Church in Minden. Burial will follow at Mt. Comfort Cemetery in Minden under the direction of Benevolent Funeral Home in Minden. Family hour will be held from 6 until 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 3, at the funeral home.