Willie Mae Johnson, 63
Willie Mae Johnson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday, March 7, 1998.
Funeral: Saturday, March 14, 1998 at the Macedonia Baptist Church.
Burial: Union Cemetery in Homer.
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Burial was in Union Cemetery, Homer, Louisiana, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were John Johnson, Jerry Johnson, O'Neal Colston, Yancy Crew, David Crew, Frank George.
Sister Johnson's obituary read as follows:
We often wonder when our name shall be called.
Only true angels know when it's time to stand before God.
Sister Willie Mae Johnson was such an angel, who spread goodness to all who knew her.
Sister Johnson, the eldest of six sisters, was born in Homer, Louisiana, on June 17, 1934.
She later moved to Monroe and joined Macedonia Baptist Church, where she gave her life to Christ.
While attending Macedonia, she introduced the church to her four children: John Johnson (Monroe, LA) Jerry Johnson Johnson (Arlington, TX), Arthurine Johnson (New Orleans, LA) and Dorothy Johnson (Shreveport, Louisiana).
Sister Johnson rendered faithful service to Macedonia until she was called upon by her Savior on March 7, 1998 after a long and courageous battle.
Sister Johnson also leaves to mourn five grandchildren, her mother Maggie Hewitt, a host of other relatives and dear friends.
J.D. Manning, 66
J.D. Manning of Monroe, a laborer, died Tuesday, March 10, 1998.
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Leonard "L.T." White, 54
Leonard "L.T." White of Monroe, a construction worker, died Friday, March 6, 1998.
Funeral: March 14, 1998 at the Antioch Baptist Church.
Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens.
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Anna Jackson Young, 89
Anna Jackson Young of Monroe, a beautician, died Thursday, March 12, 1998.
Funeral: Wednesday, March 18, 1998 at the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.
Burial: J.S. Clark Cemetery.
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Jiles Carr, 82
Jiles C. Carr of West Monroe, a plumber, died Sunday.
Funeral: Friday, March 20, 1998 at Mt Calvary Baptist Church.
Burial: Jones Family Cemetery.
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Vantley Clay, Jr., 70
Vantley Clay, Jr. of West Monroe, a crane operator, died Sunday, March 15, 1998.
Funeral: March 21, 1998 at the Miller Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens.
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Ben Davis, 55
Ben Davis, Jr. of West Monroe, a carpenter, died Monday, March 16, 1998.
Funeral: Saturday, March 21, 1998 at the Piney Grove Baptist Church.
Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens.
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Robby Dickson, 16
Robby Dickson of Monroe, a student at Carroll High School, died Tuesday.
Funeral: Saturday March 21, 1998 at the St. Paul Baptist Church.
Burial: Magnolia Cemetery.
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Hollis Johnson, Sr., 65
Hollis Johnson, Sr. of Monroe, a truck driver, died Wednesday, March 18, 1998.
Funeral: Wednesday, March 25, 1998 at the Riverside Baptist Church.
Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens.
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Vever Mae Price
Homegoing celebration for Sister Vever Mae Price will be held on Saturday, March 21, 1998, 2:00 p.m. at the Miller Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Herman Carter Officiating.
Burial will be in the Monroe City Cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home.
Active Pallbearers will be Alton Dickson, Sammy Ross, Jr., Wayland Davis, Robert Jones, Samuel Crosby, James Williams, Jr.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Benjamin Price, Larry Price, Johnny Lewis, Jr. and Billy Ray Price.
Sister Price's obituary reads as follows: Sister Vever Mae Price was born May 1, 1927 in Oakridge, LA, to the late Field Price and Vivian Applewhite.
She united with Liberty Hill Baptist Church in 1970 under the leadership of the late Rev. W.M. Frazier and later Rev. Herman Carter, Rev. Ernest Davis, at the present Rev. McChesely.
Ms. Price peacefully departed this life on Thursday, March 12, 1998 at the Summit Hospital of Northeast Louisiana in West Monroe, after a long illness.
She will be lovingly remembered by ten (10) children: Vivian Crosby (Samuel) Rose Jackson, Dianne Jones (Arthur) Debra Davis (Wayland), Breda C. Jones (Robert) and Vickie Lewis, all of Monroe, Louisiana; four (4) sons; Benjamin Price (Cora) of Dallas, Texas, Larry Price (Wilma) of Oakland, California, Billy Ray Price, Johnny C. Lewis, Jr., (Bessie) both of Monroe, La.
Jessie Price (Joseph Fean), Lavonne Price, Mitty Price preceded her in death.
One very special step-daughter; Ruthis Ann Randle; one sister: Elma Jones; one brother; Velma Price (Carol) both of Monroe, Louisiana; two half-sisters; Mae Frances Swinson, Minnie Bell Price, both of Monroe, Louisiana; one uncle; Al Gardner of Seattle, Washington, fifty-nine (59) grandchildren, ninety-two (92) great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and sorrowing friends.
Wilbert Roach, 74
