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April 8, 2005 - Obituaries from The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
MRS. KATHERINE BILLINGS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Graveside Services for Mrs. Katherine Billings, 87, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, April 9, 2005 at the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, with Rev. Greg Clark officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West, Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Billings died on April 6, 2005 at the Landmark Nursing Home in West Monroe, LA.
Survivors include her son, Richard Billings and wife Suzanne; grandchildren, Michael Billings, Kimberly Boltin; six great-grandchildren; step-grandchildren, Jennifer Hill, Tami Docusen and Justin Toney; seven step-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM Saturday, April 9, 2005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
MRS. HAZEL A. CROSBY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral Services for Mrs. Hazel A. Crosby, 100, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, April 9, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA, with Rev. John Albright officiating.
Burial will be in the Christ Church Cemetery in Bastrop, LA.
Mrs. Crosby died at her residence in West Monroe, LA, on April 6, 2005.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Bastrop, LA, where she was always active in church activities.
She was a past president of "WOC" Women of The Church and also established the Church Library.
Mrs. Crosby enjoyed knitting and Crocheting.
She also enjoyed playing Domino's.
Mrs. Crosby in preceded in death by her husband, George H. Crosby and by her son, Howard William Crosby.
Survivors include her daughter, Helen C. Morgan of West Monroe, LA; numerous nieces and nephews and several other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers will be Dr. J.W. Smith, Danny Keyes, Tom Hammond, Bill Smith, James Ruff and Robert McBroom.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church in Bastrop, LA.
BENNIE GAIL GREGORY
Golden Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Bennie Gail Gregory, 49, of Bastrop, LA, are scheduled for 2:00 PM Sunday, April 10, 2005 at Bonita Road Assembly of God Church, with Revs. Jim Brent, Nick Farone and Bro. Frank Bader officiating.
Interment will be in Red Wing Cemetery near Goodwill, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home.
Mr. Gregory, owner of Gregory Steel Canopy Company, Inc. and member of Bonita Road Assembly of God passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at Morehouse General Hospital. He enjoyed many outdoor activies including hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his wife, Vicki White Gregory; two sons, Cade Gregory and Cody Gregory of Bastrop, LA; three grandchildren, Paige Gregory, Hope Gregory and Tyler Tubbs.
Mr. Gregory is preceded in death by his parents, Bennie Burl Gregory and Addie Harrison Gregory; sister, Sue Gregory; three brothers, Hurshel Ray Gregory, Donald Gregory, Burl Gregory and a special daughter-in-law Christy Boone Gregory, who gave him his special girls and grandson, Paige, Hope and Tyler.
Pallbearers are: Dennis Gregory, Shea Gregory, Toby Gregory, Lee McKenzie, John McKenzie and Keith Riles.
Honorary pallbearers are: Bobby Gregory and Burl Gregory.
Special thanks to the men at Gregory Steel Canopy Co. Inc. and Butches.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Saturday, April 9, 2005 at Golden Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to New Beginings Christian Center at 202 W. Pine Ave., Bastrop, LA. 71220.
MARGARET G. GOBER
Mulhearn Funeral Home A TRIBUTE TO - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mrs. Margaret G. Gober, 76, of Monroe, will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, April 8, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. William Smith officiating.
Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Gober, a member of Lakeshore Baptist Church, died Wednesday, April 6, 2005, at North Monroe Medical Center.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister who loved flowers and needlework.
Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Hugh Gober of Monroe; sons, Hugh L. Gober of Baton Rouge, and Giles Gober and wife, Ellen Ann of Crossett, AR; four grandchildren; sister, Jo Alice Renfroe of Lubbock, TX; and a host of friends.
MARA E. LARCHE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mara Emma Larche, 84, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, April 9, 2005 at Kilpatrick's Chapel, West Monroe, with Rev. Dennis Anger (Pastor) and Rev. James Moss, (former Pastor), officiating.
Burial will follow at Sardis Cemetery, Red Cut Road, West Monroe, LA.
Miss Larche was born on July 27, 1920, and passed away at her home on Thursday, April 7, 2005, from complications following a stroke on March 18, 2005.
Sister Larche was a retired teacher and ordained Church of God Minister.
Preceding in death were brothers, Beverly (1917) and Ralph (1921); parents, Edgar Hines Larche (1937) and Mary Rutledge Larche (1965); brother-in-law, Willie J. Kelley (1993); twin sister, Nara E. Larche Kelley (1994); and brother, James E. Larche (2004).
Survivors include sister-in-law, Estell Kelley Larche; five nephews: Rev. Clyde (& Beth) Kelley, Walter (& Judy) Kelley, Bill (& Sarah) Kelley, Roy James (& Janet) Larche and Jack Larche; thirteen great-nieces and nephews and nine great-great nieces and nephews; best friend and neighbor, Mrs. Arlene Clampit and loving church family from Cypress Street Church of God.
Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Remember Me
To the living, I am gone.
To the sorrowful,
I will never return.
To the angry, I was cheated.
But to the happy, I am at peace.
And to the faithful,
I have never left.
I cannot speak,
but I can listen.
I cannot be seen,
but I can be heard.
So as you stand upon a shore
Gazing at a beautiful sea...
Remember me.
As you look upon a flower
And admire its simplicity...
Remember me.
Remember me in your heart,
Your thoughts, and your memories.
Of the time we love,
the times we cried,
The times we fought,
the times we laughed.
For if you always think of me,
I will never be gone. Today, marks the second year you've been gone from earth, but never our hearts and thoughts.
You are truly missed. We know you have forgiven those who took you away from us, and in time we to will forgive them.
Love always,
Your Family
"Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants, they will soon die away.
Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture." (Psalms 27:1,2,3)
Arrigo Adams, 27
Arrigo Adams of Monroe, a meter reader, died April 3.
Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Piney Grove Baptist Church, Monroe.
Visitation is noon to 4 p.m. today at Hester Central State Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe.
Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Garden.
Diehlmann Bernhardt, 75
HOUSTON, Texas Diehlmann C. Bernhardt, formerly of Monroe, a retired Monroe City Court judge, died Wednesday.
Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Diehlmann Bernhardt
Former judge served as mentor
By Robbie Evans - article in The News Star
Former Monroe City Court Judge Diehlmann "D.C." Bernhardt died Thursday in Houston.
Bernhardt was a Monroe city judge from 1991 to 1993.
He was forced to give up the judge's bench halfway through his first term because of back problems caused by a car crash.
Funeral arrangements were incomplete Thursday under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
"He was probably the most intelligent lawyer I have ever known," said 4th District Attorney Jerry Jones.
"I used to pirate his ideas. I met him in West Monroe City Court in 1981, and we hit it off. From then until today, he's been my friend."
Jones hired Bernhardt after he stepping down from the bench in 1993, on a part-time basis to decide if someone should be prosecuted and charges.
Bernhardt received his juris doctor from Louisiana State University in 1951, then served in the U.S. Army's legal department before opening a law office in Monroe, in 1954.
He started working for the local Indigent Defender Board in 1978 and became the managing attorney in 1986.
He served in that position until he was elected City Court judge.
Jones said he didn't recall how long Bernhardt worked with the District Attorney's office.
Monroe lawyer Ben Marshall, IV said Bernhardt was a long-time family friend and extremely intelligent.
Marshall said Bernhardt was also compassionate and loved his community.
"When I moved into the legal profession, he was a mentor," Marshall said. "You could call on him to give you good advice in a criminal law situation. He also had a terrific sense of humor."
Jeanette Cole, 74
MARION Jeanette Cole, a homemaker, died Thursday.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Farrar Funeral Home Chapel, Farmerville.
Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Roark Cemetery, Marion.
Antonio Coleman, Sr., 26
TALLULAH Antonio Coleman, Sr., died Wednesday.
Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Harvey Lee Collins, 84
Harvey Lee Collins of Monroe, a retired mill worker, died March 30.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe.
Visitation is noon until 5 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe.
Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Eddie L. Klines, 66
TALLULAH Eddie L. Klines, a retired school bus driver, died April 2.
Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church, Mound.
Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home Chapel, Tallulah.
Burial will be at Mound Project Cemetery.
Willie Jean Matthews, 71
LAKE PROVIDENCE Willie Jean Matthews, a homemaker, died April 2.
Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Cain Ridge No. 1 Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Visitation is 1-5 p.m. today at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Burial will be at the church cemetery.
Elaine M. McQueen, 76
Elaine McGee McQueen of West Monroe, a registered nurse, died Tuesday.
Services are 10:30 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe.
Visitation is 9:30 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens.
Floyd William Peavy, 63
Floyd William Peavy of West Monroe, a building supervisor with the Ouachita Parish School Board, died Tuesday.
Services are 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.
Visitation is noon today until services begin at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Carrway Cemetery, Winnsboro.
Helen Reese, 85
Helen Reese of Monroe, a cook, died Sunday.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Hill Baptist Church.
Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Garden.
Joyce A. Robinson, 65
WISNER Joyce A. Robinson, a school custodian, died April 1.
Services are noon Saturday at Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe.
Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home Chapel, Winnsboro, and 7-8 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe.
Burial will be at China Grove Cemetery, Mangham.
John C. Rose, Jr., 86
LINDALE, Texas John C. Rose, Jr. died Wednesday.
Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Middlecreek Cemetery, Florien.
Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Saturday at Warren Meadows Funeral Home Chapel, Many.
Sanderson Simien, 64.
HOMER Sanderson Simien, a retired supervisor, died Tuesday.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Shiloh Baptist Church, Homer.
Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until services begin at the church.
Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of King Funeral Home, Ruston.
Willis 'Bill' Smith, 84
RAYVILLE Willis "Bill" Smith, a construction maintenance worker, died Thursday.
Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.
Dorothy Mae Tribble, 65
Dorothy Mae Tribble of Monroe, a food technician, died April 1.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe.
Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Essie Wainright, 80
STRONG, Ark. Essie Wainright, a homemaker, died April 1.
Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Strong.
Visitation is 1-4 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe.
Burial will be at the church cemetery.
Jordan Wilmore, 79
TALLULAH Jordan Wilmore, a laborer, died Tuesday.
Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at First Colored Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the church.
Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah, under direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
