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April 13, 2005 - Obituaries from The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
LARUE PETTIT FOX
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral Services for Mrs. LaRue Pettit Fox, 86, of West Monroe, LA, will be 2:00 PM Thursday, April 14, 2005 at the Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, with Rev. Al Fike officiating.
Burial will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Mrs. Fox passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2005 in Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Fox was a member of the First Baptist Church in Monroe, and a retired school teacher for the Ouachita Parish School System.
She is preceded in death by her sisters, Lorena McCoy, and Charlotte Lively, and her brother, L.B. Pettit, Jr.
She is survived by her nieces, Kathey Plummer and her husband, Mike, Carolyn Fike and her husband, Al, her nephew, Randy Pettit and his wife, Deborah, great-nieces, Laura and Lydia Pettit, and great-nephews, Scott and Jeff Roberts.
Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until service time Thursday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum.
PAUL FARRIS HAJJ
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Visitation for Mr. Paul Farris Hajj, 72, of West Monroe, LA, will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday, April 14, 2005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Hajj passed away on Monday April 11, 2005 in Monroe, LA.
He was owner and operator of Paul F. Hajj Interior's.
He is survived by his daughter, Nikki Haynes and her husband, Randy of West Monroe, LA, son, Ben Hajj and his wife, Misti of Monroe, LA, grandchildren, Thomas and Amelia Haynes of West Monroe, LA, sister, Yvonne Lowe and her husband, James of Vicksburg, MS, brothers, Mike Hajj and his wife, Ann of Jackson, MS, and George Hajj of Georgia.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Patrick's Episcopal Church in West Monroe, LA, and the American Cancer Society.
CHARLES GARY HIGDON
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA
Mr. Charles Gary Higdon, age 67, of Columbia, LA, died Monday, April 11, 2005, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Higdon was employed by Bridge Petroleum Company and was a member of Pine Hill Baptist Church.
He Served in the United State Air Force during The Korean War.
Mr. Higdon was born on March 21, 1938 at Olla, LA, to the union of his parents, the late Walter V. and Wanda Ripple Higdon.
He is survived by his daughter: Mr. Emerik Gary Higdon of Anchorage, Alaska; two grandchildren: Mathew Higdon and Amanda Higdon and cousin, Sandra Gough of Bastrop, LA; host of nieces and nephews.
Serving as pallbearers will be Gary Parker, Parson Aycock, Jr., Parson Trey Aycock, III, Larry Gough, Henry Mitchell Leihr, Larry Martin, Johnathan Coon, and Robert Gough.
Arrangements are being handled by Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Highway 165, Columbia, LA, where the family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM Wednesday, April 13, 2005.
Funeral services will be at Chapel of Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA, at 2:00 PM Thursday, April 14, 2005.
Interment will be at Pine Hill Cemetery in Urania, LA.
BRIANA KEARRA RENEE JACKSON
McFarland Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Briana Kearra Renee Jackson was born September 5, 2001 to Barbara Ann Scoby and James Jackson, Jr., and passed away Saturday, April 9, 2005.
Graveside services will be 11:30 AM, Thursday, April 14, 2005 at Magnolia Cemetery on Desaird St.
Visitation will be Wednesday, April 13, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at McFarland Funeral Home.
MRS. VIRGINIA KANALY JENNINGS
Brown-Holley Funeral Home - Rayville, LA
Services for Mrs. Virginia Kanaly Jennings, age 82, of Rayville, LA, will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, April 14, 2005 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rayville, with Father Phillip Pazhayakari officiating.
Interment will be in the Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA.
Mrs. Virginia Jennings was born on November 8, 1922 in Plattsburgh, NY, to James and Marjorie Sawyer Kanaly and passed away on Monday, April 11, 2005 in Rayville, LA.
Survivors include her daughter, Jane Kelly of Bossier City, LA; sons, John D. Jennings and wife, Pam of West Monroe, LA, and William Jennings and wife, Robin of Barre, VT; grandchildren: Joanna Jennings of Shreveport, LA, Patrick Kelly of Bossier City, LA, Ann Elizabeth Kelly of Bossier City, LA; brother: Kenneth Kanaly of Plattsburgh, NY.
Pallbearers will be Jim Berry, George Gladney, Don Hebert, Billy Coenen, Walter Cochran, David Wisenor, Charles Chaney, and Kenneth Newsom.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Dan LaFleur, Bernard Waite, Dr. David Thompson, and Albert Wynn.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Wednesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home.
A Rosery will start at 7:00 PM on Wednesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to St. Jude Childrens Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942 or Richardson Medical Center, P. O. Box 388, Rayville, LA. 71269
MR. BRIAN WAYNE KELLEY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Services for Mr. Brian Wayne Kelley, 32, of Downsville, LA, will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, April 14, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Interment will follow in New Chapel Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Kelley passed away on April 10, 2005, at St. Francis Medical Center following an automobile accident.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Sharon Kelley; maternal grandmother, Patricia Bentley; and maternal grandfather, Fred McEnery.
Survivors include his father and stepmother, Harold Ray Kelly, Jr. and Sherry Kelley; grandparents, Harold and Mary Kelley; step sisters, Chasity Foster and Kristina Cohran; three uncles, Kurt and Donnie McEnery, and Steve Kelley; and aunt, Sissy Kelley.
Pallbearers will be Jason Turner, Jason Jones, Staley Jones, Phillip Sims, Brian Goodling, and Chris Odom.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home.
GRACIE LOU NEWTON
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, LA
A celebration of the of the life of Mrs. Gracie Lou Newton, age 84, of West Monroe, formerly of Delhi, will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, April 14, 2005 at the First Baptist Church in Delhi.
Rev. Steve Roark and Dr. Marcus Murphy will officiate.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday at Cox Home in Delhi.
Burial will be in the Newton Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.
Mrs. Newton was a longtime resident of the Delhi area and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Delhi.
Ms. Gracie was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She was always happiest when she had her family home.
She loved her garden and flowers, having received "Yard of the Month" more than once.
Her sense of humor and caring spirit will be greatly missed.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Tolbert Newton, her parents, Joe Orlean Grayson and Nora Grayson, a son Jimmy Wayne Newton and a sister, Oree Baker.
She is survived by two sons, Henry Newton of Jonesboro, LA, and Bryan Keith Newton of Jonesboro, LA, and Bryan Keith Newton of Shreveport, LA; two daughters, Mary Lou Heslin of Monroe, LA, and Angie Collins of Laurel, MS; a brother, Hilburn Grayson of Monroe, LA; two sisters, Hazel Newton of Monroe, LA, and Margaret Payne of Talpa, TX, ten grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Wayne Newton and Jim Newton.
MRS. CORA LEE EMORY PATTERSON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, LA
Services to celebrate the life and legacy of Mrs. Cora Lee Emory Patterson, age 93, of Choudrant, LA, will be at 2:00 PM Thursday, April 14, 2005 at New Hope Baptist Church of Choudrant, Louisiana, with the Rev. Dwayne Monk officiating and the Rev. Oda "Tuck" Roberts assisting.
Burial will be in the New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston, LA.
Mrs. Patterson died on April 12, 2005.
A lifelong resident of Choudrant, Mrs. Patterson was an active member of New Hope Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School over 30 years.
She was a dedicated Christian, a devoted family woman, and a good friend to many.
Mrs. Patterson was an alumnus of Louisiana Tech University, and taught school at Hopewell Elementary.
She was married to the love of her life for 66 years, Robert Edward Patterson, who preceded her in death.
Her legacy includes three children, six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Survivors include her children: Annie Ruth Bayles of West Monroe, Robert F. Patterson and wife, Sharon of Ruston; Gary Patterson and wife, Melodye of Ruston; grandchildren: Kevin Bayles and wife, Debbie of West Monroe, Kim Ellis and husband, John of West Monroe; Lance Patterson and wife, Tammy of Ruston, Cole Patterson and wife, LeAnn of Ruston; Jarod Patterson, Jace Patterson, and Justin Barnes of Ruston; great-grandchildren: Timothy Bayles, Brandi Bayles, Misty Bayles, Jordan Ellis, Griffin Ellis, Chase Patterson, Garrett Patterson, Abby Grace Patterson, Cade Patterson, and Riley Patterson, and great-great-grandchild, Bryce Edward Bayles; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, Kevin Bayles, Lance Patterson, Cole Patterson, Jarod Patterson, Jace Patterson, John Ellis, Timothy Bayles and Justin Barnes.
Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of New Hope Baptist Church.
Visitation will be Wednesday, April 13, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 7:30 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston.
The Family requests that memorials be given to the New Hope Baptist Church (Choudrant, LA) Building Fund in lieu of flowers.
A special thanks is extended to the staff at Rosemont Assisted Living of West Monroe, for their loving care.
MRS. LUCILLE C. RUSSELL
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA
Services for Mrs. Lucille Coats Russell of Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA, with Reverend Robert Stroud and Reverend Bill Dye officiating.
Interment will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.
Mrs. Russell was born in Richland Parish, on May 13, 1932 and passed away on April 11, 2005 in Monroe.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Richard Alvin Coats and Mary Lou Coats; one daughter, LaJuan Russell; and one son, Russ Russell.
She was a member of The Pentecostals of the Twin Cities of West Monroe.
She is survived by her son, Bryan W. Russell and daughter-in-law, Paula A. Russell, her son, Lyle V. Russell and daughter-in-law, Miriam W. Russell; five grandchildren, Lea Russell Sheppard, Kate Russell, Erin Russell, Benjamin Russell and Madeline Russell; sisters, Louise Self of Delhi, LA, Jeanette McGrew of Keithville, LA, JoAnn Johnston of Rayville, LA, Virgie Roberson of Arcadia, LA, Wanda Carroll of Moringsport, LA, and brother, Richard Coats of Stonewall, LA; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Pallbearers will be J.E. Cheney, Warren Eckhardt, Fred Scott Franklin, Moon Griffon, Phillip Sivils and Benjamin Russell.
JAMES PAUL STEPHAN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, Louisiana
Memorial services for James Paul Stephan will be held at 10:30 AM Thursday, April 14, 2005 at Temple B'Nai Israel in Monroe, LA, with Rabbi Debra Kassoff officiating
Mr. Stephan was born on September 14, 1939 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and passed away suddenly on April 11, 2005.
He was the owner/operator of Stephan Manufacturing in West Monroe.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Clara Stephan and his brother, Jerome C. Stephan.
Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife: Yvonne Levine Stephan, his children: Deborah Roa and husband, John, Joel Stephan and wife, Kristy, and Jonathan Stephan and four grandchildren: Brianna and Danielle Roa, Noah Stephan and Piper Pecanty.
Jim will also be missed by his sisters-in-law, Gabrielle Stephan and Etta Levine, nephews and many cousins.
Chico and Pepper his beloved pets will miss James greatly.
Jim was an avid Green Bay Packer fan, a former cropduster and a member of Northeast Louisiana Builders Association.
Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.
Visitation will be from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe, LA.
Jean White Bayles, 45
LAKESIDE, Calif. Jean White Bayles, formerly of West Monroe, a senior payroll administrator for Leap Wireless, died April 2.
Memorial services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Fair Park Baptist Church, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Vera Bennett, 84
FARMERVILLE Vera Bennett, a homemaker, died Tuesday.
Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Paul Bilberry, 83
MARION Paul Bilberry, a retired bus driver, died Monday.
Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Betty Bynum, 67
Betty Bynum of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday.
Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Raymond L. Dodd, 83
FARMERVILLE Raymond Lavell Dodd, a retired Forest Ranger, died Monday.
Services are 2 p.m. today at Assembly of God Church, Sterlington.
Visitation is 10 a.m. today until services begin at the church.
Burial will be at Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Harry Lee Glosson, 59
FARMERVILLE Harry Lee Glosson, a retired construction worker, died Sunday.
Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Spearsville.
Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Kenneth R. Kelley, 55
FERRIDAY Kenneth R. Kelley died Monday.
Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Bertram Jackson, 36
Bertram Jackson of Monroe, a cook, died Monday.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Garden.
Briana Jackson, 3
Briana Jackson of Monroe, daughter of James Jackson Jr., and Barbara Scoby, died Saturday.
Graveside services are 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Magnolia Cemetery.
Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Mary Johnson, 88
BASTROP Mary Johnson, a homemaker, died Tuesday.
Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Dolly Lawson, 84
RAYVILLE Dolly Lawson, a homemaker, died Tuesday.
Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Altha Maurice McDonald, 65
Altha Maurice McDonald of Monroe, a data entry operator, died April 9.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at True Vine Baptist Church.
Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Garden.
Emma Lou Miller, 94
EPPS Emma Lou Miller, a retired elementary school teacher, died Monday.
Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Epps Baptist Church, Epps.
Visitation is 10 a.m. Thursday until services begin at the church.
Burial will be at Epps Cemetery, Epps, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
Grace Lou Newton, 84
Grace Lou Newton of West Monroe, formerly of Delhi, a homemaker, died Monday.
Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, Delhi.
Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home Chapel, Delhi.
Burial will be at Newton Cemetery.
Orel E. Page, 98
Orel E. Page of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday.
Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Burial will follow at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens.
James Scott, 81
James Scott of Monroe, a truck driver, died Thursday.
Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Willie Nell Shankle, 78
JONESBORO Willie Nell Shankle, a nurse's aid, died Monday.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Southern Funeral Home Chapel, Jonesboro.
Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Jonesboro Cemetery.
