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February 9, 2005 - Obituaries from The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
CHARLES HAROLD ALLEN
Edmonds Funeral Home - Jonesboro, LA
Longtime Jonesboro businessman and civic leader, Charles Harold Allen died February 8, 2005.
Former President and Board Chair of the Jonesboro State Bank, he was well-known for his commitment to Jackson Parish educational institutions and community development.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM, Thursday, February 10, 2005 at First Baptist Church in Jonesboro, with Reverends Stuart Sherman, David Dietzel, and Franz Graef officiating.
Mr. Allen served as a member of the Jonesboro Town Council and was a multiterm member of the Jackson Parish School Board, including a term as President.
He was a lifelong member of Jonesboro United Methodist Church, a charter member of the Jonesboro-Hodge Kiwanis Club and a member of the Jackson Economic Development Corporation (JEDCO).
A strong supporter and contributor to school-related organizations and activities, he was perhaps best known for his lifelong devotion to the JH Tiger sports teams.
He never tired of discussing football games and the numerous players who hit the Caldwell-Peacock stadium gridiron over the years.
Mr. Allen was born in Jonesboro, June 16, 1924, to the late Isum Josiah "Mr. Joe" Allen and Elizabeth Jeffress "Miss Lizzie" Allen. He graduated from Jonesboro Hodge High School and Soule' Business College in New Orleans.
He served his country in the Pacific Theater during World War II as a member of the United States Navy and the Marine Corps.
He is survived by his children, Christie Weeks and husband Bill of Jonesboro; C.H. "Chuck" Allen, Jr. and wife Kathy of Hodge, Donald J. Allen and wife Sandy of Ruston, and Richard S. Allen and wife Laura of Auburn, Alabama; sixteen grandchildren were a particular joy: Stephen Weeks and wife Suzanne, Paul Weeks, Carrell Weeks, Grayson Allen, Kyle Allen, Andrew Weeks, Natalee Allen, Thurston Allen, Katie Weeks, K.C. Allen, Winston Allen, Madalyn Allen, Justin Allen, Kramer Allen, Anslee Allen, and Christian Allen; two sisters, Helen Allen Earle of Jonesboro, and Dorothy Jo Allen of El Paso, TX, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Mr. Allen was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Martiel Allen Michaud and Pauline Allen Littlefield and granddaughter, Kayla Allen.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
TILLIA ANN PARKER
Extended Family and Friends!
My daughters and grandchildren have planned a farewell celebration in remembrance of my life (101 years).
The jubilant celebration will be conducted at the Alice Mae Miller Chapel of Miller's Funeral Home, 2932 Renwick Street on Wednesday, the 9th day of February, 2005 at 11:00 AM.
You may visit the chapel for a final glimpse one hour prior to the celebration I will be there resting.
"It's in His Hands"
Tillia Ann Parker
Departure February 5, 2005
KENNETH ALLEN "KENNY" TUCKER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
Funeral Services for Mr. Kenneth Allen "Kenny" Tucker, 51, of Farmerville, LA, will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 12, 2005, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville, LA.
Rev. Woody Reeder will officiate.
Interment will follow at Mt. Tabor Cemetery in Farmerville, LA.
Mr. Tucker passed away Monday, February 7, 2005 in Monroe, LA.
Mr. Tucker is survived by his wife of 31 years, Carolyn Tucker of Farmerville, LA; daughters: Amanda Tucker of Farmerville, LA, attending school in Baton Rouge, LA, and Michelle Mauro and husband Anthony of Farmerville, LA; a grandson: Christian Allen Mauro of Farmerville, LA; mother: Betty Tucker of Farmerville, LA; sister: Rhonda Tucker of Farmerville, LA; brother: Jef Tucker of Farmerville, LA, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was a member of D'Arbonne Country Club and the Horse Association.
He is preceded in death by his father, Wade Tucker, a brother Rusty Tucker, his grandparents and maternal grandparents.
Pallbearers will be Jack Parks, Robert Parks, Mike Posey, Randy Smith, Howard Parks and Bobby Joe Parks.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Perry Clark, Greg Stewart, Billy Parks, and Billy Tucker.
The family will receive friends, Friday, February 11, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA.
J. D. RAYBORN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Graveside Services for Mr. J. D. Rayborn, 88, of Monterey, LA, will be 2:00 PM Thursday, February 10, 2005 at the Campground Cemetery in Hampton, Arkansas, with Rev. Skip Shanley officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Rayborn died on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at St. Francis Medical Center.
He enjoyed fishing and traveling.
He was a member of the Vidalia Methodist Church.
He is survived by his two children, John D. Rayborn, Jr. and Jean R. Collins, five grandchildren, Jack Rayborn, Mike Rayborn, Janice Honeycut, Chip Collins, and Susan Domangue, eleven great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, sister, Edna Regan, and two nephews, John Regan and George Regan.
John Alvin Boldes, 50
John Alvin Boldes of Monroe, a cook, died Thursday.
The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Burial is in the Powell Street City Cemetery, Monroe.
Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Mathel Carter, Sr., 67
GRAYSON Mathel Carter, Sr., a construction worker, died Monday.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Julius E. Gerken, 86
OLLA Julius E. Gerken, a retired machinist, died Monday.
Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Olla.
Burial will follow at Olla Cemetery.
Visitation will be noon until services Thursday.
Buford A. Guilliams, 81
WINNFIELD Buford A. Guilliams, a former Winn Parish police juror, died Monday.
Services are 10 a.m. today at South Winnfield Baptist Church.
Burial will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until services begin.
Southern Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements.
Lula Mae Hunt, 62
Lula Mae Hunt of Monroe, a domestic worker, died Friday.
Services are noon Thursday at True Vine Baptist Church.
Burial will follow at Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Mavis Blood Laseter, 77
BASTROP Mavis Blood Laseter, a homemaker, died Tuesday.
Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Central Missionary Baptist Church.
Burial will follow at Pine Grove South Cemetery.
Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home.
Robert F. Mulhearn, 88
DENHAM SPRINGS Robert F. "Bobby" Mulhearn, formerly of Winnsboro, a retired businessman, died Monday.
Services were set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Burial will follow at Myrtle Memorial Cemetery.
Visitation is from 4-7 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Edrie Hay Murphy, 89
JONESBORO Edrie Hay Murphy, a homemaker, died Monday.
Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro.
Burial will follow at Old Sparta Cemetery, Bienville.
Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Charlie E. Myatt, 90
RAYVILLE Charlie E. Myatt, a retired bridge worker with the Richland Parish Police Jury, died Tuesday.
Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Rayville.
Burial will follow at Lynn Cemetery in Archibald.
Sally Yvonne Owens, 62
Sally Yvonne Owens of West Monroe, a purchasing clerk for Ouachita Parish Schools, died Monday.
Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe Chapel.
Burial will follow at Cypress Baptist Church Cemetery.
Tillia Ann Parker, 101
Tillia Ann Parker of Monroe, a domestic worker, died Saturday.
Services are 11 a.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel.
Burial will follow at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, Monroe.
Rachel Robinson, 86
WINNSBORO Rachel Robinson, a homemaker, died Friday.
Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at True Gospel Baptist Church, Winnsboro. .
Burial will follow at Ward Bend Cemetery in Gilbert.
Visitations will be held 1-5 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home chapel in Monroe, and 7-8 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home in Winnsboro.
Louis F. Sheppert, 79
Louis Franklin Sheppert of West Monroe, a retired South Central Bell employee, died Tuesday.
Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Manuel Anthony Starks, 58
Manuel Anthony Starks of Monroe, a construction worker, died Monday.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
James Jerome Taylor, 52
HARRISONBURG James Jerome Taylor, a tree surgeon, died Saturday.
Services were set for 2 p.m. Thursday at First Pentecostal Church, Wisner.
Burial will follow at Oakley Cemetery, near Gilbert, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. until services at the church.
Vern K. VanDerKarr, 83
JUPITER, Fla. Vern K. VanDerKarr, formerly of Calhoun, a retired U.S. Army veteran and businessman, died Jan. 1.
Graveside service is 10 a.m. Saturday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun.
Gordon Watson, 80
Gordon Watson of West Monroe, a retired funeral director, died Monday.
Services are set for 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
Marie Walker, 80
RAYVILLE Marie Walker, a homemaker, died Monday.
The funeral is at 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Burial is in Powell Street City Cemetery.
Henry Lee Williams, Sr., 79
Henry Lee Williams, Sr. of Monroe, a maintenance worker, died Sunday.
The funeral is at 11 a.m. Saturday at Progressive Baptist Church, Monroe.
Burial is in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
MS. BETTY CALHOUN BLADE
The family of Ms. Betty Calhoun Blade gratefully acknowledges all acts of kindness shown to us during our hours of bereavement.
May God bless you is our prayers today, tomorrow and al ways.
