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March 31, 2005 - Obituaries from The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
MISS RETTA GANDY
Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home - Tallulah, LA
Funeral services for Miss Retta Gandy, age 55 of Tallulah, LA, will be held at 3:00 PM Thursday, March 31, 2005 at the Tallulah Presbyterian Church, with Dr. William S. Smith officiating.
Burial will follow in the Silver Cross Cemetery in Tallulah, under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home.
Visitation will be at the church from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Thursday, March 31, 2005.
Miss Gandy died March 29, 2005 in the River Region Medical Center after a sudden illness.
She was born in Tallulah, LA, and was a life-long resident.
She was member of Tallulah Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include: her mother, Roberta "Beta" Sevier Gandy of Tallulah, LA; her uncle: Henry C. Sevier, Jr. of Covington, LA; and a number of cousins.
Pallbearers will be Jim Tucker, Tommy Bishop, Dr. Conrad Sevier, Rufus Yerger, Jr., Tom Gandy, Paul Mayronne, Trey Tucker, and Boyd Kitchen.
NORMA WORLEY GILCHRIST
Haynesville, LA
Norma Worley Gilchrist of Monroe, died in St. Francis Hospital, March 26, 2005, joining husband, Gil, to be with the Lord.
She was born on April 21, 1923, in Homer, LA, and graduated from LA State Normal College, where on August 21, 1943, she married, LCDR Arch "Gil" Gilchrist, whom she met while he was attending Naval Aviator Training.
She supported her husband throughout his career as a Navy pilot and raised three children in such places as Whidbey Island, WA, Charleston, RI, Port Lyautey, Morocco, Norfolk, VA, Patuxent River, MD, and Moffett Field, CA.
In 1962, Norma and her family moved to Monroe, where they became members of Parkview Baptist Church.
At Parkview, Norma established many lifelong friendships that were a blessing to her, especially since the passing of her husband in April 1991.
In spite of painful rheumatoid arthritis, Norma enjoyed sewing, cooking, and traveling to Europe, Asia, and throughout the U.S., to visit her children and other family members.
She was an avid and accomplished bridge player and, through years of success in tournament play.
In 2002, she was designated a Life Master.
She was an equally ardent football fan and passionately followed her favorite teams: the Neville High School Tigers, University of Louisiana Monroe Indians, and the Dallas Cowboys.
She will be remembered by her family, her longtime college friends, and her friends at Parkview Baptist and the Bridge House for her thrift, her quick wit and her bright smile.
Her family will also miss her nudging elbow and the "Kissy Dragon".
Norma is survived by her son, David Gilchrist and wife, Linda of Jackson, GA; son, Stephen Gilchrist and wife, Myra of Arlington, VA; her sister, Patsy Foster and husband Darrel of Lake Jackson, TX; and her devoted son-in-law, Charles Turk of Niceville, FL.
Her daughter, Joan Gilchrist Turk, passed away November 12, 2004, following a heroic struggle against cancer.
Norma was grandmother to Clay Gilchrist of Atlanta, GA, David Turk of St. Petersburg, FL, Kathryn Turk of Crestview, FL, Philip Gilchrist of Elkridge, MD, and Katherine Gilchrist of Arlington, VA.
Although not related by blood, Jerry G. "Skipper" Riley, of Monroe, was a dependable and steadfast friend to Norma and her children.
Norma requested that there be no memorial service and that her remains be donated to the LSU Medical School, Shreveport.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to a favorite charity in Norma's memory.
JAMES ROY "BUDDY" HOLLOWAY, SR.
Columbia, LA. - Riser Funeral Home
Services for James Roy "Buddy" Holloway, Sr., age 75, of Columbia, will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, April 1, 2005 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia, with Rev. Wayne James officiating.
Marty Earnest will deliver the eulogy.
Interment will follow in the Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson.
Mr. Holloway was born in Wisner, on September 3, 1929, the the union of James and Ella Mae Byrnes Holloway and died Tuesday, March 29, 2005 in Hebert.
He was a retired lock operator with the U.S. Corps of Engineers and was presently the overseer of Salt Lake Farms in Hebert.
He was also a veteran of World War II, having served in the Air Force.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his grandson: James Daniel Holloway.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Ruth Johnson Holloway of Columbia; his son, James R. "Bubba" Holloway, Jr. and his wife, Cindy of Columbia; his daughters: Teresa H. Atwell and her husband, Earlis Ray Atwell of Olla; Beverly Virginia Holloway of Columbia; Terry H. Paulson and her husband, Norman of Monroe; Claudia H. Earnest and her husband, Marty of Hebert; Ellie M. Holloway of Columbia; and Carolyn H. Cato and her husband, Bobby of West Monroe; his grandchildren, Andon Calhoun, Bubba Holloway, III, Heath Calhoun, Beth Yelvington, Adam Holloway, Matt Holloway, Erica Hogg, Casey Roberts, Cody Earnest, Hillary Sikes, Erin Roberts, Nathan Perot, Letha Perot, Jake Cato and Jason Cato; his great-grandchildren, Jackson Lee Calhoun, Allison Elizabeth Calhoun, Austin Barfoot, Zachary Barfoot, and Austin Daniel Calhoun, and his sisters, Annie Marie Mosely of Monroe; and Margrette Vercher of Alexandria.
Pallbearers will be Andon Lee Calhoun, William Heath Calhoun, James R. Holloway, III, Christopher Adam Holloway, Kevin Matthew Holloway, and Cody Joshua Earnest.
Honorary pallbearers are James Daniel Holloway, Dick Holloway, and Jimmy Dewayne Johnson.
Visitation will be Thursday from 10:00 AM until 9:00 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy. 165, Columbia.
ROBERT PHELAND KELLY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mr. Robert Pheland Kelly will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, April 1, 2005, at Christ Episcopal Church in Bastrop, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Father Whit Stodgehill officiating,
Mr. Kelly died Wednesday, March 30, 2005, at his residence after a lengthy battle with cancer.
He was born in New Orleans, LA, in 1946, grew up in Monroe, and was a resident of Bastrop, for 22 years.
He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, which he served from 1969-1974.
He was a graduate of Northeast Louisiana University, with a BBA in General Business and BBA in Accounting.
He was a member of the Society of Louisiana CPA and AICPA.
He was employed by Kennedy Rice Dryers and Delta Land Management in Mer Rouge, LA, where he acted as comptroller.
He was a member of Morehouse Country Club, where he formerly served on the Board of Directors.
His brother, James D. Kelly, Jr., preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Molly Kelly; daughters, Katherine and Sarah Kelly of Monroe; parents, Dr. and Mrs. James D. Kelly; brothers, John D. Kelly and Curney Kelly of Monroe; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Linda and Richard Reynolds of Guntersville, AL; several nieces and nephews; and special cousin, Michael D. Savage.
Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time at the Parish House of Christ Episcopal Church, Bastrop.
Memorials made be made to Ochsner Cancer Institute, 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121.
A special thank you to Dr. F.D. Elias, Dr. Carter Cox, Dr. John T. Cole, Dr. John Oschner, and Dr. Roland Hawkins.
Jean Allbritton, 97
HARRISONBURG Jean Allbritton, a homemaker, died Wednesday.
Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Birds Creek Baptist Church, Harrisonburg.
Burial will be at Spring Ridge Cemetery, Aimwell, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
John S. Brady, 90
BOSSIER CITY John S. Brady, formerly of Monroe, a retired painter, died Wednesday.
Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Patricia Bush, 86
FERRIDAY Patricia Bush, a nutrition adviser, died March 24.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mercy Seat Baptist Church.
Burial will follow at Natchez National Cemetery, Natchez, Miss., under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Benjamin Carter, 65
EL DORADO, Ark. Benjamin Carter died Monday.
Services are 1 p.m. Friday at New Bethel Baptist Church, El Dorado.
Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Shiloh Baptist Church, Strong, Ark.
Burial will be at Ebeneezer Cemetery, Strong, Ark., under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Sammie Woodroe Colvin, 87
RUSTON Sammie Woodroe Colvin died Wednesday.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer.
Burial will be conducted by private service, under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Odell Fields, 77
FARMERVILLE Odell Fields, a homemaker, died Monday.
Arrangements are incomplete under Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Abe Harris, Sr., 86
WISNER Abe Harris, Sr., a Louisiana Department of Transportation employee, died Friday.
Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Leon Redman, 76
LAKE PROVIDENCE Leon Redman, a farmer, died Wednesday.
Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Lebanon Baptist Church.
Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Burial will be at Gaither Memorial Cemetery.
Robert F. Rhone, Jr., 55
Robert F. Rhone, Jr. of Monroe, executive director for Mainline, died Wednesday.
Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.
Curtis Simmons, 58
LAKE PROVIDENCE Curtis Simmons, a farmer, died Sunday.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Light Baptist Church.
Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Burial will be at the church cemetery.
Leo F. Terzia, Jr., 84
Leo F. Terzia, Jr. of Monroe, a retired lumberman, died Monday.
Services are 11 a.m. today at Grace Episcopal Church.
Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.
Arlene Harrell Tharpe, 50
EROS Arlene Harrell Tharpe, a sitter, died Tuesday.
Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Louise G. Tucker, 94
Louise G. Tucker of Monroe, a health-care administrator, died Monday.
Services are 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Monroe.
Visitation is noon-5 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe.
Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Geraldine 'Granny' Watson, 74
Geraldine "Granny" Watson of West Monroe, a retired employee of State Farm Insurance Co., died Wednesday.
Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
