April 21, 2005 - Obituaries from The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
TUNNEY VAUGHN BAYLES
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Tunney Vaughn Bayles, age 74, of West Monroe, LA, will be 2:00 PM, Friday, April 22, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe Chapel, with Rev. Don Johnson officiating.
A private family graveside service will be held at a later date at Hasley Cemetery, in West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Bayles was born April 18, 1931 in Downsville, LA.
He passed away Monday, April 18, 2005 in Metairie, LA.
He attended college, served in the United States Navy during the Korean War, aboard the U.S.S. Lake Champlain, as well as in the U.S. Air Force.
He earned championships and honors in boxing, judo, chess and football.
He later became a steeple jack, sandblasting and painting water towers, bridges, radio and TV towers nationwide, until he retired in 1998.
Mr. Bayles is survived by his daughter, Melody Bayles Day and husband, Chad of Metairie, LA; brothers: Bobby Bayles of West Monroe, LA, Eddie Bayles and wife, Mary Jane of West Monroe, LA, and Freddie Bayles and wife, Vivian of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren: Kylie Vaughn Rose Day and Hallie Grace Day; former spouse, Merry Louise Bayles; and a host of nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, cousins, and other family members and friends.
Visitation will be Thursday, April 21, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and 1:00 PM until time of service on Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.
DAVID LAWRENCE CORRERO
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, Louisiana
Services for Mr. David Lawrence Correro, age 57, of Monroe, will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, April 22, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Msgr. Edmund Moore officiating.
Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Correro, a United States Air Force veteran, was born November 11, 1947, in Monroe, and died April 19, 2005, in Tallulah, LA.
He worked with ULM as Comptroller for over ten years and currently with Haddad Tax Service.
While in the Air Force, he monitored Russian Radio Communication.
He attended Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church.
His mother, Mary Emma Correro, preceded him in death.
Survivors include his father, Sam Lawrence Correro of Monroe; sister, Linda Montgomery and husband, Earl of Bossier City, LA; brother, Richard Correro and wife, Mary Pat of Mt. Laurel, NJ; sister, Jennifer Lorts and husband, Edmond of Houston, TX; ten nieces and nephews; and two great-nephews.
Pallbearers will be Michael Haddad, Ronnie Haneline, Richard Haneline, Harold Dickens, Earl Montgomery, and James Montgomery.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Thursday, April 21, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Research Fund.
MR. GEORGE B. DANIELS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Memorial services for Mr. George B. Daniels, age 77, of Farmerville, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 23, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, with Rev. Vernon R. Lee officiating.
Mr. Daniels died April 19, 2005 at his residence in Farmerville.
Mr. Daniels was a retired State Farm Insurance Agent for fifty years.
Mr. Daniels was a member of the Franklin Street Baptist Church in Farmerville, LA.
He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp serving in WWII.
Mr. Daniels was a member of the West Monroe Masonic Lodge #419, Royal Arch Mason #18, the National, Louisiana and Northeast Association of Life Underwriters, NRA, LA Wildlife Federation, Inc., Ouachita Power Squadron, Boat-U.S., life member of North American Hunting Club, President of Scott Horn Hunting Club, Inc., Lotus Club, and Past President of the West Monroe Kiwanis Club.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Lee Daniels of Farmerville, LA; son, Robert Clyde Daniels and wife, Melinda Hines Daniels of Franklin, OH; niece, Teri Myers of Reno, NV.
Honorary pallbearers will be T.G. Teer, Marlin Smith, Dave Brewer, Steve Millien, Dean Macheras, W.R. (Rip) Waldroup, Robert Fitzgerald, Biff Meredith, and Mark Chapman.
Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until service time Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home.
No Flowers please, memorials may be made to the Masonic Children's Home, Alexandria, LA., St. Labre Indian School, Ashland, MT 59004-1001, or the Baptist Children's Home in Monroe, LA.
RICKEY DANIEL SMITH, JR.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home - Shreveport, Louisiana
Services celebrating the life of Rickey Daniel Smith, Jr., age 28, will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 22, 2005 at Elm Grove Baptist Church, Elm Grove, LA.
Officiating will be Bro. Milton Pray, pastor of Peniel Baptist Church of West Monroe, LA.
Graveside services will follow at 2:30 PM at Forest Park West Cemetery, Shreveport, LA.
The family invites and will receive friends from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Thursday, April 21, 2005 at Elm Grove Baptist Church.
Our hearts were broken Monday, April 18, 2005 when Rickey was taken from us in a motorcycle accident.
He was born September 12, 1976 in Lake Charles, LA.
Rickey was a member of Peniel Baptist Church of West Monroe, LA.
A 1994 graduate of Parkway High School, he joined Kansas City Southern Railroad, where he had worked for eight years, becoming one of their conductors.
Rickey had a love for drag racing and motorcycles, but his greatest love was for his family.
He spent much of his free time rebuilding motors, racing and "WINNING" in his Camaros.
His smiling face, playful nature and magnetic personality touched the hearts of many and will never be forgotten.
His grandmother, Aline Myers; paternal great-grandmother, Ethel McDonald; aunt, Peggy Flanagan; and uncle, Carl Tharpe, Jr. preceded him in death.
Left to cherish many happy memories are his wife, Shellie Coates Smith; two adorable sons, Garrett Daniel Smith and Gaven Carter Smith; parents, Rickey Daniel Smith, Sr. and Deborah Wade Smith; sister, Stephanie Smith; brother, William Smith; grandparents, Joe and Melba Wade; father-in-law, Travis Brown; mother-in-law, Sybil King and husband, Carl; numerous cousins, aunts and uncles; and many friends.
Serving as Pallbearers will be Brian Moore, Tim Armond, Joe Harper, John Paul Procell, Jarrod Breithaupt, Mike Hearne, Alan Haney and Jason Collingsworth.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Joe Wade, Matthew Wade, Jeffery Wade, Mike Brunker, Joe White and employees of Kansas City Southern Railroad.
Charles L. Alexander, 87
OAK GROVE — Charles Lewis Alexander, a farmer, died Tuesday.
Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Visitation is all day today at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Edna Mae Avery, 88
JONESBORO — Edna Mae Avery, a retired beautician, died Wednesday.
Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Zions Rest Cemetery.
Jamaal L. Bullock Sr., 23
WINNSBORO — Jamaal L. Bullock, a machine operator, died April 16.
Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Augusta Baptist Church.
Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at the church.
Burial will be at Cuba Cemetery, Gilbert, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Audrey Byargeon, 82
RAYVILLE — Audrey Byargeon, a homemaker, died Wednesday.
Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Myrtle E. Collins, 85
CALVIN — Myrtle E. Collins, a secretary, died Tuesday.
Services are 3 p.m. today at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Calvin.
Burial will follow at the church cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.
Beverly Easterly, 39
FREEPORT, Fla. — Beverly "Ladenna" Easterly, formerly of Delhi, a homemaker, died Saturday.
Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery.
Brian Del Harrison, 48
Brian Del Harrison of Monroe, a construction worker, died Wednesday.
Private services will be conducted at a later date.
Detraze Jenkins, 11
Detraze Jenkins of West Monroe, a student, died Sunday.
Services are 3 p.m. Friday at Riverbend Elementary School.
Burial will be at Monroe City Cemetery, Powell Street extension, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Elizabeth Johnston, 85
WINNSBORO — Elizabeth Johnston, a homemaker, died Wednesday.
Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
John W. Mathewes, 90
RUSTON — John Wesley Mathewes, a retail floor coverer, died Tuesday.
Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Joseph L. Minor III, 55
Joseph L. Minor III of Monroe, a maintenance technician, died April 14.
Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church.
Visitation is 7:30-8:30 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Carrie Ellen Peters, 40
Carrie Ellen Peters of Monroe, a retired U.S. postal clerk, died Sunday.
Services are 1 p.m. today at Grace Episcopal Church, Monroe.
Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, St. John Street, Monroe.
Geneva K.M. Pettis, 83
BASTROP — Geneva K. Musgrove Pettis, a homemaker, died Wednesday.
Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Bartholomew Cemetery.
Mose Slack, 69
Mose Slack of Monroe, a retired grocery store employee, died April 17.
Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Liberty Hill Baptist Church.
Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Garden.
Annie Smith, 98
LISBON — Annie Smith, a homemaker, died April 17. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Lisbon.
Wake services are 6-7 p.m. Friday at King Funeral Home, Homer.
Gladys Ingram Sultzer, 97
Gladys Ingram Sultzer of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday.
Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Visitation is 11 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home.
Burial will be at New Chapel Hill Cemetery.
Mahalia Whitehead, 81
TALLULAH — Mahalia Whitehead, a homemaker, died April 14.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant Grove No. 2 Baptist Church.
Visitation is 3-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.
Burial will be at Natchez National Cemetery, Natchez, on Monday.
