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February 25, 2005 - Obituaries from The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
JIMMY GERALD CHAIN
Golden Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Jimmy Gerald Chain will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, February 26, 2005 at Bethel Baptist Church on the Crossett Road with the Rev. Jimmy Herring officiating.
R E. Tarver will read the obituary and deliver the eulogy.
Burial will follow in Beekman Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home.
Visitation will be Friday, February 25, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM in the Bethel Baptist Chruch sanctuary.
Mr. Chain, 65, died February 23, 2005 at 2:45 PM at his home.
He was born June 28, 1939 in Oak Grove, LA, but lived the majority of his life in Bastrop, LA.
He was baptized into the membership of Bethel Baptist Church, on December 10, 1949, at the age of 10, where he continued as a member for 56 years.
Jimmy served a tour of duty in the United States Navy from 1957 to 1960.
Upon his return home, he was employed by International Paper, Bastrop Mill, from 1960 to 1963.
He then worked for Worley Butane Service from 1963 to 1977.
He was a loving husband to his wife, Juanita Crumley, who he married June 1, 1961, and wonderful father to their three sons, Kevin Gerald, Jim Hardy, and Heath Allen.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 36 years, Juanita Crumley, on October 29, 1997, and his parents, George P. and Velma Hogue Chain, on December 25, 2002 and April 10, 1990, respectively.
Survivors include his sons and their families: Kevin Gerald and Lisa Stanley Chain and their daughter, Jennifer, Jim Hardy and Kristine Brown Chain and their son, Kristopher, and Heath Allen and Pamela Cross Chain and their four sons: Heath Tyler, Luke Payton, Ryan Alan and Joey Leighton.
He is also survived by a brother, George A. Chain and wife Ruth of West Monroe, LA, and three sisters: Shelvia Chain Crook and husband Tom, Shirley Chain Richards and husband, Buddy, and Dottie Chain Musgrove and husband, Butch, all of Bastrop, LA; two uncles also survive Jimmy: Hardy Brown Chain of Weatherford, TX, and Carl Kenny Chain and wife Lou Etta of Bastrop, LA.
He is also survived by one aunt, Dorothy Chain Choate of Rolling Fork, MS, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Tom Crook, Butch Musgrove, Charles Moore, Johnny Hughes, Dexter Bryan, and Frankie Williams.
Honorary pallbearers are R.E. Tarver, Carl Chain, Buddy Richards, Bruce Goyne, and Tommy Wilkerson.
During the course of Jimmy's illness, many friends have visited and brought food to him, and his sons would like to give special thanks to Charles and Libba Moore, Johnny and Ann Hughes, R.E. and Nadine Tarver, and Craig and Jan Oliphant for the friendship and loving care they have bestowed upon their father.
Special thanks also go to Dr. David Raines and his assistant Leighnae Poole of the Gastroenterology Clinic for the wonderful care they have given Jimmy over the past three and one-half years.
Also, many thanks to the Hospice Care of Louisiana personnel, especially Anita, Angela, and Rev. James Paker.
ALFRED LEE HALE
Brown-Holley Funeral Home - Rayville, LA
Services for Mr. Alfred Lee Hale, age 66, a retired tool pusher, of St. Joseph, LA, will be 2:00 PM Friday, February 25, 2005 at the Hegwood Baptist Church with Rev. Bobby Arnold and Rev. Anthony Stewart officiating.
Interment will be in McKnight Cemetery near Holly Ridge, LA, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA.
Mr. Hale passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2005.
Mr. Hale was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Hale; and granddaughter, Raven Michelle Hale.
Survivors include his three children: Donna Lee Hale Bodan and husband, Cliff of West Monroe, LA, Stanley Byron Hale and wife, Mary of Delhi, LA, Alton Ray Hale and wife, Debra of Epps, LA; five grandchildren: Shandalyn Monroe Sharbono of Rayville, LA; Jeremy Monroe, Donny Monroe, and Lauren Hale of Delhi, LA, and Daniel Hale of Epps, LA; three great-grandchildren: Leslie and Zachary Sharbono of Rayville, LA, Mallory Monroe of Epps, LA; one sister: Mary Alice Hawkins of Waynesboro, TN; one brother: John Mitchell Hale of St. Joseph, LA; host of half-sisters, half-brothers, nieces, and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Ricky Takewell, Ricky Brown, Craig Beeson, Bill Drumheller, "Buttons" Cooper, Donald Myers, David Brock, Vince Hillman.
Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until service time Friday at the Hegwood Baptist Church.
MAVIS MAIRE MORGAN HALEY
Golden Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA
Funeral services for Mavis Marie Morgan Haley, age 77, of Bastrop, LA, have been schedule for 2:00 PM Saturday, February 26, 2005 at the Golden Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Doyle Hayes and Royce Christmas officiating.
Burial will be in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Eudora, Arkansas, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home.
Mrs. Haley, a employee of the Bastrop Wal-Mart for 21 years and member of Green Acres Baptist Church, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, LA.
She was born in White, Arkansas, on August 8, 1927.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry Jackson Morgan, Sr., Georgia Mandia Tate Morgan Marter and Raymond Gaston Marter; husband: Harry Haley; brothers: Cecil Curtis Morgan, Lucian Tate Morgan, Henry Jackson Morgan, Jr; and a daughter, Georgia Leondas Haley.
Mrs. Haley is survived by her children, Robert Lee Haley, Brenda Carolyn Haley Hayes, Raymond and husband, Doyle Dwayne Hayes, Raymond Harvey Haley and wife, Linda Bussey Haley, Michael Lynn Haley and wife, Diane Harris Haley; grandchildren: Traci Dee Ann Hayes Ward and husband, Brian, Jeremy Dwayne Hayes and wife, Kristin Mattern Hayes, Jason L. Haley, Lineka Nina-Maree Haley and Devin Morgan Haley; great-grandchildren: Justin Thomas Ward, Zachary Dwayne Ward and Brianna Carolyn Ward; sisters: Naydine Marter Miller Martin and husband, Hubert, Raydine Marter Duke and husband, Darrell and Doris Morgan; brothers: Tilton Bryant Marter and wife, Lorita Kibodeaux Marter, Raybon Jimmie Marter and wife, Patricia Thompson Marter.
Serving as pallbearers will be her nephews.
Visitation is scheduled for 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday, February 25, 2005 at Golden Funeral Home.
CHARLES ENGLISH HARKLEROAD
Golden Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA
Charles English Harkleroad of Mer Rouge passed away on February 23, 2005.
A memorial service followed by a visitation time with the family will be held on Friday, February 25, 2005 at 4:00 PM at Golden Funeral Home Chapel.
Officiating at the service will be Rev. Stowe Harbin, assisted by Rev. Nick Farone, with Jonathan Wiggins providing worship music.
Mr. Harkleroad was preceded in death by his parents, A.G. Harkleroad and Geneva Hundley Harkleroad, his infant son, Clark Andrew Harkleroad, and his sister, Nancy Harkleroad Drane.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Clark Harkleroad of Mer Rouge, son, Hundley Mayo Harkleroad and wife Jennifer of Stockbridge, GA; daughter Elizabeth Harkleroad McBee and husband, Joel and grandson: Asher Alexander McBee, all of Ft. Myers, FL; sister: Janet Harkleroad Thompson and husband, Bobby of Huntsville, AL, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Harkleroad was a past member and chairman of the Education Committee at Prairie View Academy, where he worked tirelessly for over twenty years to recruit quality teachers for the school.
He was the driving force behind the formation of the PVA Parents and Friends Club in the early 1980's.
He was an active supporter of King's Camp, always helping in any way needed.
Mr. Harkleroad was also a long-time member and past chairman of the Mer Rouge Community Chest and served his country in the United States Air Force.
Typical of his generous and caring nature, Mr. Harkleroad had listed himself as an organ donor.
He gave the gift of life to a waiting liver transplant recipient, the gift of sight to two corneal transplant recipients, and aid to countless others through tissue donation.
The Harkleroad family wishes to thank Dr. Robert Lyon, Dr. Allen Spires, and the ICU staff at Morehouse General Hospital for the competent and loving care provided to him.
Their appreciation also goes out to the many friends who prayed and exhibited such love and concern for him and the family during this difficult time.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to Christian Life Fellowship (for King's Camp), P.O. Box 335, Mer Rouge, LA, 71261, or to the Mer Rouge Community Chest through Mer Rouge State Bank.
FREDDIE HOOD
Edmonds Funeral Home - Jonesboro, LA
Services for Mr. Freddie Bert Hood, age 53, of Saline, LA, will be 2:00 PM Sunday, February 27, 2005 at the Magnolia Baptist Church with Bro. Jr. Stokes, and Bro. Stan Foster officiating.
Interment will be in the Magnolia Cemetery in Saline, LA, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro, LA.
Mr. Hood was born on December 15, 1951 and passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2005 in Saline, LA.
Mr. Hood was preceded in death by his mother, Erma Haliene Hood; father, H.R. (Sam) Hood of Saline, LA; two brothers, Billy Hood of Saline, LA, and a baby brother who died at birth; mother-in-law, Louise Corley of Saline, LA, who was a true mother to Freddie, in every sense; two brothers-in-law, Woody Wafer of Saline, LA, and Marvin Corley of Saline, LA.
Survivors will be his wife, Wanda Corley Hood of Saline, LA; one daughter: Tara Lene' Blalock and husband, John of Saline, LA; two sons: Freddie Bert Hood, Jr. and wife, Angie Sandifer Hood of Saline, LA, Brandon Jeremy (B.J.) Hood and wife, Anissa Cloud Hood of Saline, LA; three sisters: Betty Warren and husband, Jerry of Saline, LA, Carolyn Walsworth and husband, Wesley of Jonesboro, LA, Jane Wafer of Saline, LA; two brothers: Bobby Hood and wife, Priscilla of Shreveport, LA, Johnny Hood of Saline, LA; six grandchildren: Savannah Hailene Hood, Brandon Jeremy Hood, Jr. (Lil B.J.), John Payton Blalock, Freddie Bert Hood, III (Trey), Tanner Louis Blalock, and Kassie Lou Ann Hood; father-in-law: J.O. Corley of Saline, LA; four brothers-in-law: Kenneth Corley and wife, Nelda of Fairview, LA, Larry Corley of Saline, LA, Randy Corley and wife, Cindy of Saline, LA, Roger Corley and wife, Donna of Saline, LA; two sisters-in-law: Linda Pickett and husband, Doug of Martin, LA, and Carolyn Durbin of Saline, LA; numerous nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
Pallbearers will be Mike Hood, Mitchell Buckley, Barry Warren, Randy Corley, Nick Wafer, Kenny Wayne Cobb, Adam Cloud, and Vernon Hough.
Honorary pallbearers will be Sammy Mathews, Robert Davis, Jr. Branch, Colby Hough, Josh Blewer, Zachary Rollinson, Daniel Rollinson, Eric Doss, Matt Howell, Jacob Branch, Clay Toms, Lee Corley, and Josh Corley.
We would like to take this time to extend a heartfelt "thank you" to his nurses, Ginger Roberts and Malissa Maynard for the compassion and concern they gave to our family with the preparations.
We would also like to thank the other nurses that have helped with Freddie over the past eight years, and who made special efforts to come see him in his last days.
WILMER HUDSON HOWELL
Crothers Funeral Home - Tallaluh, LA
Funeral services for Wilmer Hudson Howell, age 91, a long-time resident of Jackson, Mississippi, and most recently, a resident of Monroe, Louisiana, will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, February 25, 2005 at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home of Tallulah, Louisiana.
Reverend John Rushing will officiate.
Mr. Howell was born in Carthage, Mississippi, on July 11, 1913, and died on February 23, 2005, at Saint Francis Medical Center.
He is preceded in death by his only child, Margaret Ellen.
Survivors include: his wife of 63 years, Lela Lawrence Howell; sisters-in-law: Margaret Beene of Tallulah, and Lucille Yenni of Kenner; nephews and nieces: Charles Beene of Monroe, Jerry Beene of Monroe, Peggy Maunoir of Kenner; and numerous great-nieces and nephews.
Mr. Howell graduated in 1938 from Mississippi State College in chemical engineering.
That same year, he was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve.
In 1939, Mr. Howell became a cadet in the U.S. Navy Reserve.
He became an officer in the Civilian Conservation Corp in 1940.
He was on active duty during World War II from 1942-1946 and served in the Philippines and Okinawa.
He graduated from Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth in 1963.
Mr. Howell retired as a full colonel in 1973.
In 1955, Mr. Howell became a certified public accountant and owned his accounting firm until retirement in 1976.
Visitation will be Friday from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home in Tallulah.
MARCUS NEIL McDONALD
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, LA
Memorial services for Marcus Neil McDonald, 52, of Delhi, will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 26, 2005 at the Delhi Church of Christ.
Bro. Wilford Burgess will officiate.
Interment will be in Bethel Cemetery at Holly Ridge, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday at the Delhi Church of Christ, 506 Main Street, Delhi.
Mr. McDonald died Thursday at Richland Manor Nursing Center in Delhi, following an extended illness.
Marcus was an outgoing individual, with a heart of gold, who never met a stranger.
He was preceded in death by his father, Leroy McDonald, Jr.
He is survived by three daughters: Nicole Dale and her husband, Will, Natasha Qureshi and her husband, Kahan, and Melinda Ann McDonald, all of West Monroe; one son: Tommy Ellis and wife, Jodi of West Monroe; his mother, Mary Lou McDonald of Delhi; three brothers, Mike McDonald of Panama City, Florida, Douglas McDonald of Dulac, Louisiana, and Kelly McDonald of Paducah, Kentucky, six grandchildren, Summer, Abigail, Dakota, Joshua, Codie and Shawn Neil and four nephews, Shane, Gregory, Keegan and Kessler
He is also survived by his former wives, Debbie Patin of Baton Rouge, Tessie Barfield of Longview, Texas, and Debbie Ellis of West Monroe.
Memorial services will be held at 1:00 PM Sunday, February 27, 2005 at Area 1, Cheniere Lake, 104 Cheniere Lake Rd., West Monroe.
MR. T.W. "SON" POWELL, JR.
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. T.W. Powell, Jr., 80, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, February 26, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Officiating will be Rev. Samuel P. Emanuel.
Interment services will be held at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Powell was born November 18, 1924 in Calhoun, LA, and passed away February 23, 2005 in West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Powell was a retired accountant.
A veteran of World War II, he served as a U.S. Army Ranger and landed on Normandy Beach in France.
He was also a recipient of the Purple Heart.
Mr. Powell was preceded in death by his daughter, Joy Goss.
Mr. Powell is survived by daughters, Linda Hawsey and husband, Walter of West Monroe, LA; Joan Powell and fianc , Keith Thompson of Eros, LA; grandchildren; Tiffany Jackson and husband, Kevin, Barry Hawsey and wife, Leah; Kyle Kerrigan; great-grandchildren: Trey Hawsey and Autumn Driggers; sister: Evie Mae Murray; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Jackson, Barry Hawsey, Owen Takewell, Chad Rials, Leslie Turlte Nelson, and Terry Holley.
Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
MR. LONNIE B. SMITH
Smith Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
'Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.' Psalms 133:1
Lonnie Smith lived a life of giving and doing for others.
He was selfless in his passion to help others achieve success in their personal and career endeavors.
He was a motivator, a spokesman, a professional, a teacher, a confidant, a dedicated employee and alumnus who loved GSU!
He believed, 'It's not what we gain...but what we give that measures the worth of the life that you live.'
One of his favorite quotes was, 'Don't preach me a sermon; live it.'
He was born on Feb. 11, 1939 in Morris Quarters of W. Monroe, LA.
He was the 9th of thirteen children born to Lonnie Smith, Sr. and Essie Mae Wyatt of W. Monroe, LA.
At the age of six, he was baptized in the Ouachita River, and became a member of the St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA, and joined the usher ministry.
He was a faithful church member and usher ever since.
His Christian walk was evident by the sharing of his time, treasure and talent, at church, within the community and throughout his professional career.
Lonnie Smith graduated from Grambling State University in 1962 with a B.S. in Industrial Arts.
In 1966, he earned an M. ED. in Secondary Education from Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA.
He has additional specialties in Industrial Ed., Guidance and Counseling, Administration and Supervision.
He began his career as a teacher at Carroll Junior High School, Monroe, LA.
He joined the GSU staff in 1968.
He was the Career Planning and Placement Center Director from 1970, until he retired in 2001, but continued to support the GSU staff on a parttime basis.
He was recently honored during Bayou Classic festivities November 2004 as "Grambling State University's Hardest Working Retiree" in a ceremony hosted by Tom Joyner, a popular, syndicated, radio personality.
He touched the lives of countless students matriculating at various universities but especially those at GSU.
He was tireless in his support of opportunities to help students prepare for the future and to secure job opportunities for them.
Lonnie Smith is survived by two brothers, Calvin C. Smith of W. Monroe, LA, and John Alfred Smith of Jonesboro, GA, a wife of 42 years, Estella Stamper Smith and their three children, Lonnie Smith, III of Houston, TX, Valencia Michelle Smith of Herndon, VA, and Kori L'Andre Smith of Dallas, TX, two daughters-in-law, Wendy McGhee Smith and Tonya Aaron Smith, and three grandchildren, Lonnie Alexander Smith, Samantha Nicole Smith and Jayden L'Andre Smith.
He considered his children to be 'jewels in his crown' and his legacy will live on through them because of instilled values such as 'you can do' and 'whatever you do, do it well'.
He used to say to them, 'It takes a lifetime to build a reputation and seconds to destroy it.'
He challenged them to be better than he was.
Lonnie Smith was a dedicated member of the Mu Tau Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
He was also a longterm member of the Twin City Modified Trucker Club in Monroe, LA.
He was the President of the City Wide Ushers Association of West Monroe, LA.
He was a Sunday school teacher, a member of the usher board, and the chairman of the board of trustees at St. Joseph M.B.C. for many years.
He was also an avid GSU football fan.
His hobbies included antique vehicle restoration, remodeling and traveling.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, February 26, 2005 at Carroll High School Auditorium, 2939 Renwick St., Monroe, LA.
Visitation will be 6:00 PM Friday, February 25, 2005 at the St. Joseph Baptist Church, 206 New Natchitoches Road, West Monroe, LA. 71292. (318) 387-3849.
The Lonnie B. Smith Scholarship Fund has been established at Grambling State University.
For those interested in making tax deductible donations, please send gifts to: GSU Office of Development c/o Mrs. Catherine B. Nicholson, P.O. Drawer 1185, Grambling, LA 71245
Service Entrusted to Smith's Funeral Home, 907 Winnsboro Rd., Monroe, LA (318) 361-9295
MR. JAMES E. (PAPA JACK) STRAHAN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral Services for Mr. James E. (Papa Jack) Strahan, 73, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 26, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Greg Clark officiating.
Burial will be in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA.
Mr. Strahan died on February 24, 2005 at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe.
He enjoyed playing Domino's with his grandchildren.
Mr. Strahan was employed with Manville/Riverwood for 28 years.
Mr. Strahan is preceded in death by parents, Bowen and Etta Strahan, his wife, Doris Strahan, two brothers, Troy and Bill Strahan, and sister Mary Louise Graham.
Survivors include his daughters, Carol Oliver, Cindy Brown and husband, Donnie all of West Monroe; son, James Louis Strahan and wife, Sarah of Parker, CO.; grandchildren, Miranda Whitaker, Tiffany Rodgers, Chris Brown, Bradley Brown, Jessica Buxton, and Kyle Strahan, and four great-grandchildren, brothers, Robert Strahan, of Archibald, LA, Arthur Lane Strahan of Marshall, TX, and Carl Strahan of Monroe, LA; sister, Joyce Brown of Farmerville, LA.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
WILLIAM W. TRIMBLE
San Antonio, TX
Lt. Colonel (Ret.) William W. Trimble died on February 23, 2005.
Col. Trimble was born in Monroe, LA, to William W. Trimble, Sr. and Eula Medaries Trimble.
Col. Trimble always dreamed of becoming a pilot and flying all over the world.
He left college in his senior year, during World War II, to follow his dream.
He joined the Army Air Corps and received his pilot wings and a 2nd lieutenant commission in early 1943.
He was immediately sent to complete his training in the B17 Flying Fortress.
Later he was assigned a crew and deployed to the Eighth Army Air Corp in England, to enter the air war over Europe.
Col. Trimble flew in some of the most famous Eighth Air Corp missions: the first American air raid on Berlin, Schweinfurt, Nuremberg, Leipzig, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich and two low altitude missions over Normandy on "D-Day".
Col. Trimble was shot down over France on his last mission.
He captured by the Gestapo and after 21 days of interrogation, turned over to the German Army and placed in prison.
After several months, he was transferred to the German Air Force.
He later escaped and with the aid of the French Underground returned back to England.
For this and other efforts over a 30-year military career, he was awarded the Purple Heart with cluster, the Flying Cross with cluster and the Air Medal with four clusters, the POW medal and numerous other medals.
After the war, Col. Trimble flew a variety of aircraft in various assignments.
The most enjoyable assignment for him and his wife, Kay, was with 86th Fighter Wing at Neubiberg, just outside of Munich, Germany in the early 1950's.
As a member of the Greatest Generation, he lived his dreams, help to protect our freedoms and was a real hero to all who knew and loved him.
Col. Trimble is survived by his wife, Mary Cathryn Mullis Trimble, of 62 years; son and daughter-in-law: W. Hunter Trimble and Joan Trimble of San Antonio, Texas; son and daughter-in-law: Jeffery D. Trimble and Lynn Holiday Trimble of San Antonio, Texas, son and daughter-in-law: Brian C. Trimble and Tina Harris Trimble of The Woodlands, Texas, and grandchildren: Austen William Trimble, Elizabeth Trimble, Aron David Trimble, Daryl Trimble, Jordan Trimble, Collin Trimble and Taylor Trimble.
Col. Trimble was preceded in death by his son, Kevin David Trimble of San Antonio, Texas.
Additionally, he is survived by one brother: CDR Dan M. Trimble and his wife, Betty of Monroe, LA, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at Mission Park Chapel North on Saturday, February 26, 2005.
Originally published February 25, 2005
Gertrude Barber, 94
FERRIDAY Gertrude Barber, a retired teacher, died Wednesday.
The funeral is at 1 p.m. Sunday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Ferriday.
Burial is in Consuella Cemetery, Ferriday.
Visitation is noon-1 p.m. at the church.
Abron Bradley, 76
NATCHEZ, Miss. Abron Bradley, an auto mechanic, died Monday.
The funeral is at 1 p.m. Saturday at Concordia Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Burial is in Pine Hill Cemetery, Natchez.
Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Roy Bradshaw, 46
BASTROP Roy Bradshaw died Thursday.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.
Gennie B. Butcher, 73
RAYVILLE Gennie B. Butcher, a homemaker, died Wednesday.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Phillip Caesar, 83
Phillip Caesar of Monroe, a construction worker, died Feb. 17.
The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Olive Branch Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Burial is in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
Visitation is 1-8 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Mae Starnes Campbell, 83
COLUMBIA Mae Starnes Campbell, a homemaker, died Tuesday.
The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Burial is in Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.
Visitation is 8 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.
Katy Marie Cascio, 87
Katy Marie Cascio of Monroe, a retired sales clerk, died Tuesday.
Memorial service is at 3 p.m. today at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Earlene Coleman, 50
LOS ANGELES Earlene Coleman, formerly of Monroe, an office assistant, died Monday.
The funeral is at 11 a.m. Saturday at Bright Morning Star in Oak Grove.
Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe, and 10-11 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Burial is at Hope Estate in Wisner.
Pearlie Cowart, 67
RAYVILLE Pearlie Cowart, a retired maintenance worker, died Tuesday.
The funeral is at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville.
Burial is in Mount Zion Cemetery, Delhi.
Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Monday at Tennant Funeral Home.
John Edwards, 60
John Edwards of Monroe, a retired railroad employee, died Wednesday.
The funeral is at 2 p.m. Saturday at Ludden Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe.
Burial is in Union Baptist Cemetery, Bosco, under the direction of Hester Funeral Home, Monroe.
Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Willie J. Ellis, 65
DALLAS Willie J. Ellis, formerly of Archibald, a truck driver, died Feb. 17.
The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Pioneer.
Burial is in Jones Cemetery, Pioneer, under the direction of Hester Funeral Home, Monroe.
Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Alfred R. Freeman, 77
WINNSBORO Alfred R. Freeman, a retired oil field worker, died Thursday.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Alfred Lee Hale, 66
ST. JOSEPH Alfred Lee Hale, a retired oil field worker, died Wednesday.
The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Hegwood Baptist Church, Epps.
Burial is in McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Visitation is from noon until time of service at the church.
Sarah Travis Hall, 62
HOUMA Sarah Travis Hall, a homemaker, died Wednesday.
The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Melbourne Baptist Church, Transylvania.
Burial is at New Hope Cemetery, Monticello, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Ruby S. Hibbard, 90
Ruby S. Hibbard of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Clara Jean Holley, 53
FARMERVILLE Clara Jean Holley, a homemaker, died Feb. 17.
The funeral is at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Farmerville Recreation Center.
Burial is in St. John Baptist Church Cemetery, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the Blooming Grove Baptist Church, Farmerville.
William Thomas Jones, 23
William Thomas Jones of West Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday.
Graveside service is 1 p.m. today at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
William E. Lockard, 73
William E. Lockard of West Monroe, a retired electronics technician, died Tuesday.
The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Burial is in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.
Visitation is 9 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.
Lammie Maltee, Jr., 66
EVANSTON, Ill. Lammie Maltee, Jr., formerly of Farmerville, chauffeur, died Feb. 15.
The funeral is at 11 a.m. Saturday at Sweet Lilly Primitive Baptist Church, Marion.
Burial is in the church cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time at the church.
Debra Ann Marshall, 43
Debra Ann Marshall of Monroe, a student, died Thursday.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Tom Milligan, Jr., 90
FERRIDAY Tom Milligan, Jr., a retired sawmill worker, died Sunday.
The funeral is at 11 a.m. Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church, Ferriday.
Burial is in Ferriday Cemetery.
Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Edna Batson Mills, 91
COLUMBIA Edna Batson Mills, a homemaker, died Tuesday.
The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Burial is in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, west of Columbia.
Visitation is 9 a.m. until time of service.
Bennie Pierce, 55
Bennie Pierce of Monroe, a supervisor, died Feb. 18.
The funeral is at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Monroe.
Burial is in Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Visitation is 1-8 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Reita Laverne Reeves, 80
RUSTON Reita Laverne Reeves, a homemaker, died Tuesday.
The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Burial is in Pines Memorial Gardens, Ruston.
Alice Reynolds, 93
WATERPROOF Alice Reynolds, a homemaker, died Feb. 19.
The funeral is at 2 p.m. Saturday at First United Missionary Baptist Church, Waterproof.
Burial is in Myrtle Grove Cemetery, Waterproof, under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Visitation is 11 a.m. today at the funeral home.
Margueritte H. Shandy, 77
Margueritte H. Adams Shandy of West Monroe, a retired Olinkraft employee, died Tuesday.
The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Burial is in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.
James Conley Shows, 77
AUSTIN, Texas James Conley Shows, a retired aerospace engineer for NASA, died Wednesday.
The adjusted funeral time is 2 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Burial is in Ebenezer Baptist Cemetery, Jonesboro.
Christopher Smith, infant
Christopher Lewis Smith, the infant son of Kenvor Smith, died Feb. 18.
Graveside service is 9 a.m. today at Powell Street City Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Funeral's by McFarland, Monroe.
Lonnie Smith, Jr., 66
Lonnie Smith, Jr. of West Monroe, retired placement director at Grambling State University, died Sunday.
The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Carroll High School, Monroe.
Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Burial is in Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Ward 9, West Monroe, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Lovie Smith, 85
OAK RIDGE Lovie Smith died Thursday.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Tennant Funeral Home.
Richard Taylor, 77
Richard Taylor of Monroe, a truck driver, died Feb. 18.
The funeral is at 11 a.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Burial is in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.
Ray Edward Wise, 55
DELHI Ray Edward Wise, a tool pusher with Pride Drilling, died Wednesday.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
