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February 3, 2005 - Obituaries from The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
JAMES C. AMOS
Farrar Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA
James C. Amos, SFC, was born February 28, 1930 in Crowville, LA.
He passed away quietly on February 2, 2005 in Farmerville, LA.
He was preceded in death by his father, Marion C. Amos; mother and stepfather, Susie and R. L. Dunham; brothers: Earl Amos and Billy Mack Amos; sister: Louise Ryals; stepson: Walter Chriceol and special friend, Laura Buttman.
He is survived by his two daughters: Karen Daniel and husband, John of Mississippi, and Michelle Skains and husband, Rusty of Farmerville; two sons: Jim Amos and wife, Angel of Houston, TX, and Robert Amos and wife, Cristy of Mooringsport, LA; one stepdaughter: Sherri Griffith and husband, Mike of Shreveport, LA; one sister: Catherine Nowlin and husband, Jimmy of Monroe, LA; one brother: Bobby Dunham and wife, Brun of Cheyenne, WY; seven grandchildren: Sara and J.D. Daniel, Billy Skains, Chris and Cameron Amos, Mickey, and Shelby Amos; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Special close friends: Martha Amos, John Wayne and Sharin, Vanessa, Kristy, Tammy, and Jay Phillips, Barbara Kraintz, Lester, and Denise Davidson, and many others.
He served in the United States Army for 23 years, where he served in the Korean War twice and was active in the service during the Vietnam War.
He retired as a Sergeant.
He loved his life on Lake D'Arbonne.
He loved to fish and just sit and watch the lake.
He was loved by all who knew him.
He was a person who loved to joke and carry on with the people he loved.
He will be deeply missed.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM Friday, February 4, 2005 at Farrar Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville, LA, with Rev. David Martin officiating.
Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM also at Farrar Funeral Home.
MRS. CLARICE ODOM DURHAM
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Clarice Odom Durham, 86, of West Monroe, Louisiana, will be 10:00 AM, Friday, February 4, 2005, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in West Monroe, Louisiana.
Officiating will be Rev. David Maxwell, Rev. Calton Yeager and Rev. Charles Holstead.
Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, Louisiana, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Mrs. Durham was born in Farmerville, January 8, 1919 and passed away February 2, 2005 at Landmark Nursing Home in West Monroe, Louisiana, after a brief illness.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Sherman and Ola Odom; her sister, Lila Odom Dean; son; Charles L. Odom and a grandson; Michael Kevin Durham.
Mrs. Durham is survived by two children: Karen Atkins, Max Durham and wife Janeth; six granddaughters: Rebecca Hays and husband, Brandon, Jennifer Martin and husband, Andy, Lisa, Rhonda, Vicki Durham, and Pam Davis; grandson: Tim Durham and wife, Beverly; great-grandchildren: Luke Hays, Michelle, Matthew and Melanie Durham; one brother: Carl R. Odom and wife, Mary; sister: Ivelle Elliott; many nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Durham was a member of Ridge Avenue Baptist Church, the Rock of Ages Choir and Fellowship Sunday School Class, where she was secretary for many years.
She retired as an office manager from Howard Brothers Discount Store after 25 years of service.
Pallbearers will be Allen Beebe, Tim Durham, David Elliott, Brandon Hays, Andy Martin and Randy Odom.
Visitation will be Thursday, February 3, 2005 from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
The family would like to give a special "thank you" to the caregivers of Landmark Nursing Home and Hospice Care of Louisiana.
JAMES HENRY GLEASON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, LA
Services for James Henry Gleason, 83, of Ruston, will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, February 3, 2005 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Ruston, with Father Gary Bernhardt officiating.
Burial will be in St. Lucy's Catholic Cemetery in Hodge under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston.
Mr. Gleason died Tuesday, February 1, 2005 following a brief illness.
Mr. Gleason, born June 21, 1921, was a native of Akron, Iowa, and a longtime resident of Jonesboro, and later, Ruston.
He retired from Continental Can Company, with 35 years of service and retired from General Electric, with 10 years of service.
He was WWII naval aviator, flying torpedo bomber missions in the South Pacific, from the aircraft carriers U.S.S. Natoma Bay and U.S.S. Kitkun Bay.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Stewart Gleason.
He is survived by three sons, Thomas E. Gleason and wife Marian of Baton Rouge, James H. Gleason, Jr. and wife Becky of Ruston, and Jimmy Stewart of Baton Rouge; a daughter, Karen Frazier and husband Jim of Ruston; and grandchildren: Matt and Marc Gleason, Anna and Cole Gleason, Randi and Ross Frazier, and Kristen and Katherine Stewart.
Honorary pallbearers are J.W. Hammett and Robert Dufour.
Pallbearers are Herman Manual, Peter Thiels, Michael Froelich, Ross Pullin, John Adams, and Billy Pipes.
Visitation will be Wednesday, February 2, 2005 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick's Funeral Home.
JIMMY R. HATTEN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mr. Jimmy R. Hatten, 68, of Monroe, will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, February 3, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Mr. Stewart Robinette officiating.
Graveside service will be at 1:30 PM, at Wright Cemetery, Sikes, LA.
Mr. Hatten died Tuesday, February 1, 2005, at his residence.
He was a member of Hebron Baptist Church and was a retired journalist with The News Star in Monroe.
Survivors include his wife, Leona P. Hatten of Monroe, LA; sister and brother-in-law, Lucille and Robert Harbour of San Antonio, TX; step-mother, Kelly Hatten Norris of Sikes, LA; sisters-in-law, Theressa Ashworth of Starks, LA, Linda Bourg of Cameron, LA, and Faye Hatten of Sulphur, LA; brother-in-law, A. V. Paulk of Starks, LA; numerous nieces and nephews; and beloved pet, Chi Chi.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Evans, Andy Evans, Keith Evans, Kenneth Hickingbottom, Johnny Gunter, and Robert Lee.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ouachita Parish Library or Ouachita Parish Humane Society.
MRS. ALTON PERRY
Golden Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA
Graveside services for Mrs. Alton Perry, age 82, are scheduled for 3:00 PM Friday, February 4, 2004, at Carter Cemetery, with Rev. Tommy Barker officiating.
Visitation will be held Friday at Golden Funeral Home, starting at 1:00 PM.
Mrs. Perry, a resident of Collinston, died February 2, 2005.
She is survived by her children, Billy Wayne Perry and wife, Elizabeth of Bastrop, Patsy Branch and husband, Elvin of Monroe, Jimmy Perry and wife, Patty of Collinston, and Glenda Perry of Collinston; sister, Laura Bea of Monroe; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Alton Perry and daughter, Janet Perry.
DR. BECKY LYNN TATUM
Hester's Central State Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Dr. Becky Lynn Tatum was born to the union of L.C. Tatum and Mary Dell Ampy of Columbia, Louisiana, on August 17, 1959.
On January 26, 2005 at the Lincoln General Hospital in Ruston, Louisiana, Dr. Tatum departed this life.
Before Dr. Tatum's departure from this life, she had achieved many mentionable and outstanding honors during her lifetime.
Dr. Tatum was an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Criminal Justice at Grambling State University.
She received her PH. D in 1995, from the School of Criminal Justice at the University of Albany, as well as her Master's Degree.
Also, Dr. Tatum received a Bachelor of Arts in social welfare from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana.
Her professional career as an instructor of Criminal Justice at Grambling State University began in 1984.
Her return to Grambling State University was an opportunity for her to give back to Grambling State University and be close to family and friends.
Dr. Tatum has published in the area of juvenile crime and violence, minority perspectives on crime and criminal justice education.
She was an active member of the American Society of Criminology and the Academy of Criminal Justice Science.
Dr. Tatum was preceded in death by maternal grandmother, Mrs. Annie Bell Ampy, paternal grandmother, Mrs. Corine Tatum; uncle Fred and aunt Lucille William, aunt Bobbie Jean Ampy and paternal uncle, Prentice Tatum.
She leaves to cherish her memories parents: L.C. and Mary Dell Tatum and two sisters and six brothers; sister, Brenda Ann Ampy of Columbia, Louisiana; brothers: Garry Tatum, Donald Tatum, Rodney Tatum and sister-in-law: Teresa Mitchell Tatum, Travis Tatum and a very sister-in-law, Teresa Mitchell Tatum, Travis Tatum and a very special sister-in-law: Cassandra Wesley Tatum and Ron Tatum, all of Columbia, Louisiana; brother: Larry Tatum of Orlando, Florida, and her sister, Veronica Tatum of Plano, Texas.
In addition, Dr. Tatum leaves to cherish her memories, a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
The Tatum family would like to specially acknowledge one of Dr. Tatum's dear, genuine, sincere, and lifelong friend Miss Lorraine Griffin and family.
Services will be held Friday, February 4, 2005, at Brownville Baptist Church, LA, at 1:00 PM.
Burial will be in St. Paul Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Hester Central State Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe, LA.
Miya Banks, 8
TALLULAH Miya Banks, a student at Wright Elementary School, died Jan. 29.
The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at McCall Senior High School, Tallulah.
Visitation is noon until 5 p.m. Friday at the chapel of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.
Burial is at New Oakwood Cemetery, Fortune Fork.
Melba Beavers, 86
Melba Beavers of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday.
The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Visitation is 1 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Maurice E. Conlin, 84
Maurice E. Conlin of Monroe, retired tax director for Olin Matheson, died Monday.
The funeral is 11 a.m. Friday at Parkview Baptist Church, Monroe.
Visitation is 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church.
Burial is at 3 p.m. Friday at Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Natchitoches Parish, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Willie Davis, 100
WINNSBORO Willie Davis, a retired farmer, died Tuesday.
Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Barbara Ann Harris, 44
Barbara Ann Harris of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday.
Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Michael C. Hillestad, 29
HOUSTON Michael Charles Hillestad, formerly of Columbia, a business manager, died Tuesday.
Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Lila Holland, 61
Lila Holland of Monroe, a homemaker, died Jan. 26.
The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto.
Visitation is 1 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Burial is at the church cemetery.
Zeola G. McIntosh, 79
TALLULAH Zeola G. McIntosh died Wednesday.
Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Robert Nelson, 49
Robert Nelson of Monroe, a laborer, died Monday.
Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Joseph 'Joe' Penn, 59
Joseph "Joe" Penn of Monroe, a heavy machine operator, died Tuesday.
Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Robert D. Pruitt, 73
DELHI Robert D. Pruitt, a welder, died Tuesday.
The funeral is 11 a.m. today at The House of Grace, Delhi.
Burial is at Delhi Masonic Cemetery, under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.
Evans Staten, 68
Evans Staten of Monroe, a furniture maker, died Friday.
The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Alto.
Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Burial is at Adile Cemetery, Alto.
John W. Stennett, Sr., 89
TALLULAH John W. Stennett, Sr., a retired oilfield production foreman, died Tuesday.
The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah.
Burial is at Silver Cross Cemetery, Tallulah.
Von Lavelle Stewart, 51
WADESBORO, N.C. Von Lavelle Stewart, a welder, died Sunday.
The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove.
Visitation is today until 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Lucille M. Poole Taylor, 72
Lucille Mae Poole Taylor of West Monroe, a retired licensed practical nurse, died Monday.
The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Community Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Lassie Lee Wilson, 96
Lassie Lee "Little Bit" Wilson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday.
The funeral is 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Mount Gilead Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Visitation is 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.
