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February 17, 2005 - Obituaries from The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
FAYE BRUNSON BELL
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Rayville, LA
Faye Brunson Bell of Mangham, Louisiana, died Sunday, February 13, 2005 at the St. Francis Hospital after a short illness.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Leslie Bell, and her daughter, Lisa Burns Gregorie.
She is survived by her children, Robert L. "Bubba" Bell, III and Jennifer (Mrs. John) Taylor.
Her deceased daughter Lisa's son, Cole Gregorie, became her "fourth child".
Her four other beloved grandchildren are Brunson Taylor and Charlotte Taylor, both of Orlando, Florida, and Ceres (Mrs. Byron) Kitchens, of West Monroe, and Emy (Mrs. Toby) Traylor of Monroe, and her great-grandchildren, Peyton and Gus Kitchens, Chloe Taylor, and Sage Traylor.
She was born on December 4, 1919 in Mangham, at the Brunson family farm on Snake Ridge.
Her long, full life reflected her many talents.
Her love of music was evident when as a young girl, she became an accomplished violinist, playing with the Mangham Symphony and winning first in state competitions for many years.
After graduating from Mangham High School in 1936, she attended Louisiana Tech in Ruston, studying art, another of her passions.
At the outbreak of the war, she married her longtime love, Robert Leslie Bell, Jr. on February 6. 1942.
During World War II, and for a few years after, she worked at the Mangham Post Office.
She found her true calling, however, when she returned to college at Northeast Louisiana College to receive her degree in education.
She became an English teacher and librarian at Mangham High School and, in later years, taught fifth grade language arts.
Her many students brought great joy; each one was special and unique in her sight; each held a special memory in her heart.
After retirement from the school system, she worked with the Franklin Parish Special Education Program.
In the fifties, she and her close friends met together each month at the Mangham Literary Club.
Her special pride was her involvement in the Richland Parish Library Board, and she was influential in building the current Mangham Library.
Even though she was the only child of Alvin Brunson and Bessie Traweek, her extended family of Brunson and Traweek cousins and those of her husband's family, the Bells, brought her great pride and joy throughout her life.
She shared her zest for living with those around her, and, like the ancient Greeks, there was never a stranger at her door because she welcomed everyone and made sure they were treated as esteemed guests.
Memorial services were held at 7:00 PM on February 16, 2005 at Mangham Methodist Church.
Interment followed at Gwin Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville, LA.
ALVIN GLEN FRYDAY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mr. Alvin Glen Fryday, 59, of Corpus Christi, TX, will be 2:00 PM, Friday, February 18, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Interment will be at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Calhoun, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Fryday was born July 15, 1945 in Kenedy, TX, and went to be with the Lord, February 15, 2005 in West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Fryday retired from Central Power & Light Company after 34 years of service.
He first served in the Air Force after high school.
After retiring from Central Power & Light Company, he and his wife became truck drivers and traveled across the country.
He loved to travel and saw all the continental USA, except Nevada.
Mr. Fryday was the best husband, father, brother and friend.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Lela Fryday of Kenedy, TX; brothers: William Hale, Sr. of Kingsville, TX; Billy Fryday, Dallas, TX; sisters: Billie Jo Guthrie and Alvis Carpenter of Houston, TX.
Mr. Fryday is survived by his wife: Gay Fryday; son: Tommy Glen Fryday of Corpus Christi, TX; grandson: Justin Fryday, Virginia Beach, VA; daughter-in-law: Jennifer Fryday, Virginia Beach, VA; stepdaughters: Tracy Bradshaw and Tammy Bradshaw; step-grandchildren; Aaron, Amy, J.R., and Cassie of Corpus Christi, TX; sister; Sammie and husband, Mike Shield of Denton, TX; nieces: Melissa Hendon, of Beaumont, TX; Terry Guthrie, Dallas, TX; nephews: William Hale, Jr.; Kingsville, TX; Kirby and Jason Kelch of Lake Dallas, TX.
He leaves a host of friends from Corpus Christi, especially Larry Imhoff, Mary B. Smith, and Eddie Prospect, as well as his Central Power and Light Company friends.
Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
MRS. LOTTIE CAROL BARKLEY GRIFFIN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mrs. Lottie Carol Barkley Griffin, 65, of Downsville, LA, will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, February 18, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Louis Bartett officiating.
Interment will be at Wilhite Cemetery, Point, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Griffin was born June 2, 1939 in Point, LA, and passed away February 15, 2005 in Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Griffin was preceded in death by parents, husbands, Johnny Benton Shaw and David Griffin, a daughter, Carolyn Faye Haddox, and two brothers.
Mrs. Griffin is survived by two grandchildren: Stacy Haddox, Chris Shaw and wife, Jessica; son-in-law; Johnny Haddox and wife, Phyllis; great-granddaughter: Haileah Shaw; brother: David Barkley and wife, Mildred; several nieces and nephews; special friends: Lottie Ray, Celie Whitehead, John Sims and Ollie Guice.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Haddox, Mike Watson, Bobby Littleton, Joey Allen, Jr., Jamie Morganthall, Tony Allen, Charles Simpson and Rodney Remore.
Honorary pallbearers will be J.W. Littleton, Ronnie Whitehead, and Otis Williams.
Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Mr. Wilbur Kelley
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mr. Wilbur Kelley, 82, of Monroe, LA, will be at 2:00 PM Friday, February 18, 2004 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Monroe, LA.
Officiating will be Rev. Frank Sellers with interment to follow at Monroe Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe, LA.
Mr. Kelley was born on December 10, 1922 and died on Tuesday, February 15, 2005.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years: Mrs. Edna E. Kelley and two children: Jeanie Massey and Myron Kelley.
Mr. Kelley was a retired truck driver.
He is survived by his children: Lyle Kelley of Monroe; Ronnie Kelley and wife, Ginger of West Monroe; Steve Kelley and wife, Sharon of Monroe; Theresa Wallace of Rogers, AK; Clayton Kelley of West Monroe; Susan McKay and husband, Mike; and David Kelley of Monroe.
Also his son-in-law: Don Massey of Monroe; daughter-in-law: Catherine Kelley; one special grandson, Shannon Massey; eighteen grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and friends of the family.
He was a distinguished veteran of World War II and recipient of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star.
Pallbearers will be family members.
Visitation will be Thursday, February 17, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe, LA.
Jessie Bell Adams, 82
Jessie Bell Adams of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday.
The funeral is at 2 p.m. Saturday at Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Burial is in Mount Sinai Baptist Church Cemetery, Sibley.
Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Floyd Gilmer Alford, Jr., 56
Floyd Gilmer Alford, Jr. of West Monroe, a landscaper, died Sunday.
Services were set for 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Burial will follow at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens Cemetery, West Monroe.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. until services at the funeral home.
Frank Anzalone, Jr., 86
Frank Anzalone, Jr. of Monroe, retired co-owner of Star Hardware, died Tuesday.
Services were set for 1:30 p.m. today at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church.
Burial will follow at St. Matthew Cemetery.
Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, is in charge of arrangements.
Eunice Lee Boley, 71
Eunice Lee Boley of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday.
The funeral is at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joe Baptist Church, Monroe.
Burial is in Adile Cemetery, Alto, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Aaron Pearson-Brown, 10
Aaron Jeans Pearson-Brown of Monroe, a student, died Sunday.
The funeral is at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Joe Baptist Church, Rhymes.
Burial is in Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Carla Edwards-Brown, 55
MEMPHIS, Tenn. Carla Diane Edwards-Brown, formerly of Monroe, a parts operator, died Feb. 11.
The funeral is at 1 p.m. Saturday at Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe.
Burial is in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Elsie Temples Brown, 76
Elsie Temples Brown of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday.
Services were set for 1 p.m. Friday at Calvary Baptist Church in Monroe.
Burial will follow at Magnolia Baptist Church Cemetery in Winnsboro.
Visitation is set for 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe.
Louise Caldwell, 57
RUSTON Louise Caldwell, a teacher, died Monday.
Services are set for 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Hill Baptist Church, Ruston.
Burial will follow at Ruston City Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until services Saturday. .
Tennant Funeral Home of Monroe, is in charge of arrangements.
Tressie Davis, 80
FARMERVILLE Tressie Davis, a homemaker, died Monday.
Services were set for 1 p.m. Saturday at Fellowship Baptist Church in Spearsville.
Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Spearsville.
Tennant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Curtis M. Garsee, 81
GRAYSON Curtis M. Garsee, a mechanic, died Wednesday.
Services were set for 1:30 p.m. Friday at Fort Necessity Pentecostal Church.
Burial will follow at Columbia Hill Cemetery.
Visitation is from 2-10 p.m. today at the church.
Riser Funeral Home of Columbia, is in charge of arrangements.
Eunice 'Peggy' Glover, 101
FORT WORTH, Texas Eunice "Peggy" Glover, a saleswoman, died Tuesday.
Graveside service was set for 2 p.m. Friday at Roselawn Cemetery in Junction City, Ark.
Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston, is in charge of arrangements.
Myrtis Sivils Goodnight, 90
BASTROP Myrtis Sivils Goodnight died Wednesday.
Services were set for 2 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home in Bastrop.
Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Bastrop.
Visitation is from 9-10 a.m. Friday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro, and from noon to 2 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home in Bastrop.
Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Louis Grey, Jr., 62
LAKE PROVIDENCE Louis Grey, Jr., a farmer, died Feb. 10.
The funeral is at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Rose Hill Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Burial is in the church cemetery under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Mary L. Williams-Hayes, 48
Mary L. Williams-Hayes of Monroe, a teacher, died Monday.
Services were set for 11 a.m. Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church in Rayville.
Burial will follow at St. Peter Rock Cemetery in Rayville.
Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Friday and from 9-10:45 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Tennant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Charles Helton, Jr., 83
FERRIDAY Charles Helton, Jr. died Wednesday.
Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home Chapel.
Bernice Jones, 67
TALLULAH Bernice Jones, a homemaker, died Tuesday.
Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Wilbur Kelley, 82
Wilbur Kelley of Monroe, a retired truck driver, died Tuesday.
Services were set for 2 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe.
Burial will follow at Monroe Memorial Park.
Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today.
Corinne C. Lutrick, 88
Corinne C. Lutrick of West Monroe, a salesperson, died Saturday.
A graveside service will be held at a later date under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Alice Bettie Lynch, 83
NEWELLTON Alice Bettie Lynch, a homemaker, died Sunday.
Services were set for 2 p.m. Sunday at Magnolia Baptist Church, Newellton.
Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
Visitation is from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at the church.
Tennant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Zelzey Faye McGee, 51
ST. JOSEPH Zelzey Faye McGee, a clerical worker, died Friday.
Services were set for 1 p.m. Friday at Pilgrim Chapel Baptist Church.
Burial will follow at Grant's Memorial Cemetery.
Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville, is in charge of arrangements.
Juanita H. Myhra, 77
WINTER PARK, Fla. Juanita Honeycutt Myhra, a homemaker, died Tuesday.
A graveside service was set for 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Columbia Hill Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Percy Nelson, 71
MARION Percy Nelson, a retired truck driver, died Sunday.
Services were set for 2 p.m. today at Mount Harmon Baptist Church.
Burial will follow at Spring Hill Cemetery, Oakland.
Tennant Funeral Home of Monroe, is in charge of arrangements.
Larry Darnell Pollard, 48
CLAYTON Larry Darnell Pollard, a technician, died Saturday.
The funeral is at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church, Clayton.
Burial is in Clayton Gardens of Rest Cemetery.
Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Gracie Potter, 86
WILMOT, Ark. Gracie Potter, formerly of Bastrop, died Monday.
Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home in Rayville.
Christopher Reynolds, 32
OAKLAND, Calif. Christopher T. Reynolds, formerly of Lake Providence, died Feb. 6.
Graveside service is 2 p.m. today at New Light Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home.
Barbara Rider, 78
COLUMBIA Barbara Rider, a homemaker, died Wednesday.
Services were set for 2 p.m. Friday at Burroughs Pentecostal Church, Columbia.
Burial will follow at Burroughs Garden of Memories.
Visitation will start at 4 p.m. today at the church.
Nevon E. Thornton, 77
LIDDIEVILLE Nevon E. Thornton, a homemaker, died Wednesday.
Services were set for 1 p.m. Friday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Burial will follow at Ogden Cemetery in Liddieville.
Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Conrad Vincent, 82
Conrad Vincent of Monroe, a construction worker, died Tuesday.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Bertha Hall Watson, 86
NATCHITOCHES Bertha Hall Watson, a homemaker formerly of Baskin, died Monday.
Services were set for 10 a.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel in Rayville.
Burial will follow at Start Cemetery.
Joe Webb, 67
LAKE PROVIDENCE Joe Webb, a security guard, died Feb. 12.
The funeral is at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Burial is in Gaither Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Emma Williams, 95,
LAS VEGAS Emma Williams, a homemaker formerly of Tallulah, died Feb. 5.
Services were set for 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Mariah Baptist Church in Thomastown.
Burial will follow at Thomastown Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home in Rayville.
