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January 26, 2005 Obituaries from The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
MRS. GERALDINE O. SHAW
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Geraldine O. Shaw, 83, of Monroe, LA, will be Thursday, January 27, 2005 at 2:00 PM at Highland Park Baptist Church in Monroe.
Officiating will be Rev. Michael McLaurin.
Interment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe.
Mrs. Shaw was born on February 25, 1921 and passed away on January 24, 2005.
Mrs. Shaw was a graduate of Louisiana Tech University, where she received her degree in Home Economics Education.
She was a longtime member and Sunday School teacher at Highland Baptist Church in Monroe, and was formerly employed by J.C. Penney.
Mrs. Shaw was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and was preceded in death by a son, Robert Archie Shaw.
Mrs. Shaw is survived by her husband, Nacy Alex Shaw, Jr.; two children: Nancy Baker and husband, Butch; Danny Shaw and wife, Susan; grandchildren: Alexa Labro, James Shaw, Jesse Shaw, Robert Andrew Shaw, and Alex Shaw; great-grandchildren: Tabitha Labro and Cody Labro; three sisters; Nell McManus, Frances Norris, and Martha Reed; brother: Paul Ouzts; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Highland Park Baptist Church or to the American Alzheimer's Association.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM till 8:00 PM Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe, and from 1:00 PM till time of service Thursday at the church.
MITCHELL FORD
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Mitchell Ford, 48, of West Monroe, LA, will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 27, 2005, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, La.
Interment will be at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun, LA.
Officiating will be Rev. Rayford Higgs under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Ford passed away Sunday, January 23, 2005 in Monroe, LA.
Mr. Ford was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Dale Ford and grandparents.
Mr. Ford is survived by his wife: Deborah; daughters: Misty and Angela: sons: Joshua and Zachary; mother: Marlene Ford; brothers: Michael and wife Donna Ford; Jimmy and wife Sheila Ford; sisters: Dale and husband Randy Skains; Imogene Thompson; Teresa and husband VerNeil Mesecher; Debbie and husband Sammy Smith; Becky and husband Roy LeBlanc; grandchildren: Shelby Alexis Pritchard, Michael Andrew Pritchard, Rylan Kohl Johnson; Numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
James Cleon "Humpy" LaBorde
Gill First National Funeral Home
Jan. 29, 1922 - Jan. 23, 2005
On Sunday, January 23, 2005, God called his faithful servant, James Cleon "Humpy" LaBorde home at the age 82.
He was born on January 29, 1922, the youngest child of Enos and Della LaBorde of Swampers community near Crowville, LA.
Services were held Tuesday, January 25, 2005 at 2:00 PM at Fish Bayou Baptist Church under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.
Presiding over the services will be the Reverends John Parker, Kelly Clark, and Jerry Chapman.
Internment will follow at Harris Cemetery.
A veteran of World War II, having served in the Navy, he was employed by ASCS office for 25 years and was also a farmer.
As a loyal member of Fish Bayou Baptist Church for 53 years, he served the Lord faithfully in many offices including Sunday School teacher and director.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Odean Weaver LaBorde, sons Dale and wife and Linda, James E. and wife Judy, and Freddy LaBorde, all of Winnsboro; daughters Patsy White and husband Dale of West Monroe, Janie Williams and husband Ken of Dripping Springs, TX, Kay Casiday and husband Lynn and also a special family friend, Evelyn LaBorde Carroll, all of Winnsboro.
He was "Papaw" to nine grandchildren: Jeremy LaBorde and wife Tammy, Brad White and wife Sharon, Scott LaBorde and wife Tina, Lance White and wife Amanda, Sharon LaBorde Boothe and husband Alex, Sean Williams, Joel Casiday, Stephanie Williams, and Jarred Casiday.
He was also the great-grandfather to Haley, Micah, and Zoe LaBorde, Gregory and Molly LaBorde, and Ava Boothe.
Pallbearers will be Edward Spell, Tim Ulmer, John L. Scott, Royce Bryan, Buddy Jennings, and Bro. Williams.
Honorary pallbearers will be Donnie LaBorde, Tom Lochbrunner, Ray Ulmer, Jimmy Hoover, Jerry Sutherland, and W.L. Robbins.
Visitation for friends was held at the Fish Bayou Baptist on Monday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM and until services begin on Tuesday.
CHARLES R. LOCKWOOD
Kilpatrick Funeral Hom - West Monroe, Louisiana
Graveside services for Charles R. Lockwood, 81, of Calhoun, LA, will be at 4:00 PM Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at Butler Cemetery near West Monroe, LA.
Officiating will be Bro. Jeff Luellen and Bro. Don Banks under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Mr. Lockwood was born February 26, 1923 in Farmerville, LA, and died January 24, 2005 in Calhoun, LA.
Mr. Lockwood was a self-employed mechanic for thirty years.
He was an accomplished bream fisherman.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Joyce Lockwood; sons: Charlie Lockwood and wife Sandy; Jerry Lockwood and wife Melody; daughters: Sandy Varner and husband Harold; Sue Haynes and husband John; Jean Temple and husband Steven; sister: Willie Hattaway; daughter-in-law: Carol Lockwood; sister-in-law: Rochelle Warrum and husband Jack; fifteen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren.
Our family would like to express our deepest gratitude to Dr. William Smith, Dr. Terry Deese, and Dr. Edward Coleman, and the staff of Northeast Regional Hospice, Cindy, Susanne and Bro. Don Banks for the kindness and love they showed for our loved one in his and our time of need.
Visitation will be 12 noon until 2:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
MR. LUDGER PAUL MARQUIS
Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Ludger Paul Marquis, 82, of Monroe, LA, will be held at Grace Baptist Church, 1569 Harmon Johnson Road, in Monroe, on Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at 3:00 PM with Rev. Ricky Baker officiating.
Interment will follow at Twin City Memorial Gardens in West Monroe, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Mr. Marquis died at home on January 24, 2005.
He was a resident of Monroe, retired as a circuit board maker for the NASA program with North American Rockwell, a veteran of WWII, and a member of Grace Baptist Church.
A wonderful father and grandpa who will be missed dearly by all of his family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by: his beloved wife, Doris Marquis, his parents, Ludger and Eva Marquis and his great-grandson Derik Beall. Survivors include his daughter: Lera Roark and her husband Ron of Rocky Branch, LA; son: Timothy Marquis and his wife Jane of Big Pine Key, FL; granddaughter: Lera Bell and her husband Kenny; two grandsons: Tony Marquis and wife Shana, Paul Marquis and wife Terri; three great-grandsons: Toby Trichell and wife Mandy, Erik Beall and wife Monica, John Paul Marquis; three great-granddaughters: Amanda Beall, Malissa Beall, and Kera Marquis; two great-grandsons: Tyler Trischell and Zane Beall; one great-grandmother: Kady Trichell.
Pallbearers will be Toby Trichell, Erik Beall, Brad Posey, Robert Allan, Devin Copley, and Lucas Nappier.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grace Baptist Church, 1569 Harmon Johnson Road, Monroe, LA.
The family will receive friends at Grace Baptist Church, Monroe, LA, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Wednesday, January 26, 2005.
The family will like to extend their appreciation and gratitude for the wonderful and loving care provided by Patient's Choice Hospice.
Dorene Barmore, 70
DUBACH Dorene Barmore, a homemaker, died Tuesday.
Services were set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in Ruston.
Burial will follow at Mineral Springs Cemetery in Dubach.
Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Jimmy D. Berry, 72
Jimmy D. Berry of West Monroe died Sunday.
Services were set for 2 p.m. today at Mount Vernon Baptist Church.
Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. at the church.
Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe, is in charge of arrangements.
George Bradley, 57
ST. JOSEPH George Bradley died Sunday.
Funeral services are incomplete under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Syble Cole Burton, 84
Syble Cole Burton of Monroe, a retired registered nurse, died Tuesday.
Services were set for 10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery.
Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Florene Jeannette Bush, 80
TULSA, Okla. Florene Jeanette Bush, formerly of West Monroe, died Saturday.
Services were set for 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel of West Monroe.
Burial will follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery.
Larry B. Clifton, 66
STERLINGTON - Larry B. Clifton, a retired Shreveport Police Department major, died Tuesday.
Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe.
Minnie Dickerson, 93
BASTROP Minnie Dickerson, a homemaker, died Sunday.
Funeral services are 2 p.m. Friday at St. John Baptist Church in Bastrop, followed by burial at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
A visitation will be at the church from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday.
Janice Harris, 85
Janice Harris of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday.
Services were set for 11 a.m. Thursday at the Avenue Baptist Church in Monroe.
Burial will follow at Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be from 1-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland of Monroe.
James Alford Hughey, II, 54
RUSTON James Alford Hughey, II, a supervisor, died Sunday.
Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Stonewall Jackson, Jr., 50
SICILY ISLAND Stonewall Jackson, Jr., a contractor, died Friday.
Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Inc. of Winnsboro.
Cleo Henry James, 88
Cleo Henry James of Monroe, died Monday.
Services were set for 2 p.m. today at Parkview Baptist Church.
Burial will follow at Columbia Hill Cemetery in Columbia.
Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, is in charge of arrangements.
Travis Jefferson, 25
Travis Jefferson of Monroe, died Thursday.
Services were set for 11 a.m. Friday at the Piney Grove Baptist Church of West Monroe.
Burial will follow at Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be from 1-7 p.m. Thursday at Funerals by McFarland in Monroe.
Eddie 'Cisco' Lawrence, 60
FERRIDAY Eddie "Cisco" Lawrence died Thursday.
Funeral services are incomplete under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Charles R. Lockwood, 81
CALHOUN Charles R. Lockwood, a retired mechanic, died Monday.
A graveside service will be held at 4 p.m. today at Butler Cemetery in West Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick's Funeral Home, West Monroe.
A visitation will be held noon-2 p.m. at Kilpatrick's, West Monroe.
Henry Lowery, 84
MANGHAM Henry Lowery, a retired farmer, died Thursday.
The funeral was Tuesday in the Morning Star Baptist Church in Alto.
Burial was in St. Mathews Cemetery in Mangham, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Ludger Paul Marquis, 82
WINNSBORO Ludger Paul Marquis, retired from North American Rockwell, died Monday.
Services were set for 3 p.m. today at Grace Baptist Church, Monroe.
Burial will follow at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens in West Monroe.
Visitation is at 2 p.m. at the church.
Theora Jane Marsh, 66
GRAMBLING Theora Jane Marsh, a teacher, died Friday.
Funeral services are 11 a.m. Thursday at New Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Grambling, followed by burial in Grambling Memorial Cemetery, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Ellen Pratt, 95
Ellen Pratt, of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday.
Funeral services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Zion Springs Baptist Church in Monroe.
Burial will follow at Richwood Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.
Visitation has not been scheduled.
LaTousha Tillman, 26
LaTousha Tillman, a homemaker from Monroe, died Monday.
Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland of Monroe.
Eunice Thomas, 80
NEWELLTON Eunice Thomas died Monday.
Funeral services are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Otley 'DeWitt' Williams, 76
FERRIDAY Otley "DeWitt" Williams died Thursday.
Funeral services are incomplete under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home, Ferriday.
