Inez Jester Gore
BRADLEY, AR - Inez Jester Gore, age 88, of Bradley, died Saturday, June 2, 2001. She was a life-long resident of Bradley, where she operated the family grocery over thirty years. Mrs. Gore was a member of the Bradley Baptist Church. She was born May 4, 1913 in Bradley.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam L. Gore; her parents and three brothers.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law; Sissie and Leo Johnson of Searcy, AR; three sons and daughters-in-law, Travis and Mickie Gore of Bradley, AR, Earnest and Frances Gore of Springhill, LA, Merle and Carol Gore of Shreveport, LA; one brother, Thomas Jester of Pine Bluff, AR; eleven grandchildren: Steve Gore, Stan Gore, Scott Gore, Gayla Mills, Todd Gore, Blake Gore, Brady Gore, Claya Byrum, Jennifer Miller, Chris Morrison and Chase Gore; 17 great-grandchildren: Ryan, Holly, Reed, Meredith, Heather, Trent, Daniel, Micaela, Mallory, Dillon, Madison, Tate, Marley, Gage, Hunter, Hayden and David; one great-great-grandchild, Kade.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 4, 2001 at the Bradley Baptist Church with the Rev. Toby Talley, pastor of the Bradley Baptist Church, officiating, assisted by Dr. John Russ with burial in the Stateline Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Homes of Stamps, Arkansas.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Sunday, June 3, 2001 at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Bradley.
Smith Funeral Homes, Inc. Stamps, AR, 870-533-4406
Harold G. Young
BOSSIER CITY, LA - Funeral services for Harold G. Young will be Monday, June 3, 2001 at 1 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Robert Goetjen will be officiating the service. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery.
Visitation will be at the funeral home Sunday, June 3, 2001 from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Mr. Young died in his home on June 1, 2001 after a lengthy illness. He was born July 7, 1934.
Mr. Young was preceded in death by his daughter, mother, father and three brothers.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Mildred M. Young; two sons, William E. and Melissa Young and son, Daniel, and Alan L. Young and fiancee, Linda Ashworth and his daughter, Emily; grandchildren, Ben, Suzie and Skylar Moser, Shannon Kellogg, Dolly Woods, Amy and Kenneth Jones, Cheyenne Marable, all of Bossier City, LA; and one brother, Richard and Tillie Young of Salt Lake City, Utah.
The family wishes to express their thanks to the staff of Willis Knighton Hospice Program, and special thanks to his nurse, Nancy Doyle.
Hillcrest Funeral Home 949-9415
Ellen Rowland Wilson
HOUSTON, TX - Ellen Rowland Wilson, born June 11, 1921, died Thursday, May 31, 2001 in Houston, Texas, where she had resided for the last 46 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Beulah Kirby Rowland and C.H. Rowland; two sisters, Marcille Hicks and Ruby Addison; two brothers, James and Troy Rowland. She served as a volunteer for a local Houston hospital and for the Baptist Ministries.
She is survived by a daughter, Sharon Wilson, Houston, TX; nieces, Fran Phillips, Pat Shelton, Cindy Marrus, Marty Adams, Shreveport, LA and Sylia Eastland, Houston, TX; nephews, Charles and Tommy Hicks, Shreveport, LA, Barry Hicks, Montana, James Preston Rowland, Colorado, Brian Eastland, Houston, TX, and Douglas Eastland, Waco, TX; brother-in-law, Lelvis Hicks, Converse, LA; many great-nieces and great-nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Sunday at Centuries Funeral Home, 8801 Mansfield Rd. where funeral services will be held in the chapel at 3 p.m. Monday, June 4, 2001 with Brother Step Martin officiating. Interment will follow in Centuries Memorial Park.
For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
Waltrip Funeral Directors Houston, TX - (713) 465-2525
Charles Edward Ragus
DALLAS, TX - Charles Edward Ragus of Dallas, was called home by his Father on June 1, 2001. Born October 6, 1942 in Columbus, Miss., the only child of Lyman and Narvis Ragus spent his early years in Shreveport, where the family moved when he was a child. After graduating from Fair Park High School there in 1960, he went to Northwestern State University in Louisiana on an athletic scholarship. During his junior year, he married his high school sweetheart, Peggy Ursery, in 1962 and graduated with a business degree in 1965. After college, he played briefly for the Kansas City Chiefs, before beginning a career with Fidelity Union Insurance Company, where, by the age of 27, he had become a regional vice president. After a period of time in real estate and working with a family retail business, Charlie, as his friends and colleagues called him, found his true calling in direct sales. Joining Herbalife in 1983, he became one of the company's top distributors. In 1989, he founded a company called Omnitrition, but sold out a few years later to retire. It was like trying to "retire" a racehorse, and he was back in 1993 with a new idea: He was determined to set a new standard for professionalism in the direct-sales industry and offer leading-edge nutritional products. He created AdvoCare International, so named because, he told distributors, "I am an advocate who cares for you." Since the company's inception, it has grown from two products and one distributorship to some 75 products, 100,000 distributors from Hawaii to Maine, and a corporate staff of 125 in Carrollton, Texas. Four years in a row, Charlie's dream company has earned the coveted Dallas 100 Award, given by the Southern Methodist University Cox School of Business Caruth Institute, to the 100 fastest-growing, privately held companies in North Texas. AdvoCare was a finalist for the Direct Selling Association's 2001 Education for Life Award for its innovative debt-reduction program. Charlie was a finalist for the regional Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2000 and is a finalist again in 2001. Before he died, Charlie said, "I didn't get into this business to be a vitamin salesman. I got into this business to change lives." Toward that end, he brought a level of stewardship and integrity to his work that inspired the devotion of thousands. Truly, he touched and changed many lives.
He is preceded in death by his father-in-law, Thomas Ursery. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Peggy Ragus of Dallas; three daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Buddy Cook of Shreveport, LA, Stacey and Lt. Col. Andy Cernicky of Whiteman AFB in Missouri, and Jenni and Dalton McGaha of Plano, Texas; parents Lyman and Narvis Ragus of Shreveport,LA; mother-in-law Ione Ursery of Elm Grove, LA; and six grandchildren, Alex, Kelsey and Courtney Cook and Andrew, Caitlin and Nicholas Cernicky.
The family will receive family and friends between 5 and 9 p.m. Monday, June 4, at Sparkman/Dickey Funeral Home, 17501 Dallas Parkway, Dallas. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, at Prestonwood Baptist Church, 6801 W. Park Blvd., Plano, with Dr. Jack Graham and Rev. Neal Jeffrey officiating. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 6, at Centuries Memorial Park in Shreveport, LA, with Rev. Bill Crosby and Rev. Rick Loy officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, at Centuries Funeral Home, 8801 Mansfield Road in Shreveport.
Memorial may be made to The Victory Juction Gang Camp in Honor of Adam Petty, mail gifts to Advocare International, 2727 Realty Road, #134, Carrollton, TX 75006, Attn: Memorials.
Centuries Funeral Home 686-4334
Ada "Dollie" Mills Jeter
SHREVEPORT, LA - Funeral services for Ada Mills Jeter will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2001 at the Praise Temple Full Gospel Baptist Cathedral, 4720 Greenwood Rd.
Bishop Larry L. Brandon, Jr. will be officiating.
Family hour will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, June 4, 2001 at the Winnfield Funeral Home.
Dollie departed this life on May 29, 2001.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Bessie Hardy Mills, and one brother, Leo Mills.
Dollie leaves to cherish her memory, four sons, Leonard Jeter, John Jeter, Clyde Jeter, Roosevelt Jeter; four daughters, Gladys Watkins, Joyce Himes, Joanne Jeter, Shirley Hollins; and a host of relatives and friends.
Winnfield Funeral Home 631-0203
Jewell Wynn Nelson Hunter
HAYNESVILLE, LA - Funeral services for Jewell Wynn Nelson Hunter, age 94, of Brenham, Texas, will be held Saturday, November 10, 2001 at 2 p.m. from Bailey Funeral Home Chapel, Haynesville, with Rev. Bryan Putman officiating.
Burial will follow in New Ramah Cemetery.
Mrs. Hunter died in Brenham on November 6, 2001.
She was a school teacher for 35 years, mostly in Hawkins, TX, where she retired.
Mrs. Hunter also lived in Shreveport, after retiring, where she was a member of the Summer Grove United Methodist Church for many years.
Her survivors include two daughters: Joyce Nelson Coyle of Shreveport, and Sue Nelson Boehnke of Brenham, TX; one brother, Arthur Wynn, Jr. of Emerson, AR; two sisters: Era Benefield of Haynesville, and Zelma Lewis of Shongaloo; two step-daughters: Velmaline Adams of Hawkins, TX, and Gettie Lee Ingram of Midland, TX; seven grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Visitation will be on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home.
Bailey Funeral Home
Benjamin Earle Cooke, Jr.
MINDEN, LA - Services for Benjamin Earle Cooke, Jr., will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 13, 2001 at First United Methodist Church in Minden.
Officiating will be Reverend Ryan Horton.
Interment will follow at Gardens of Memory Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, November 12, 2001 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden.
Mr. Cooke, a native of Minden, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 10, 2001 after a valiant fight with cancer.
He was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church in Minden.
He graduated Minden High School and Louisiana Tech. University.
After graduation from Tech., he attended Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois, and obtained his Master's from Louisiana State University.
In January, 1948, Earle was asked to return to Minden, to become the director of the Minden High School Choir and the music educator for grades 1-12.
He retired from this position in 1978, after 30 years of service to Webster Parish schools.
Serving in the armed forces of WWII as assistant to the chaplain, he traveled Europe sharing his love of music with the troops in as many as 28 worship services daily.
Earle served the Lord faithfully for 50 years as the choral director for the First United Methodist Church.
One of his highest tributes was being honored by the church on October 14, 2001 for his dedication.
Recognized by the Governor of Louisiana, choir members and former students, they gave testimony both professionally and personally about his devotion to all who knew him.
As a member of the Piano Technician's Guild for 35 years, he served Minden, and the surround areas as a piano technician.
Holding many offices, including local president, he traveled throughout North America, and the state of Louisiana, attending conventions to represent his local chapter and further his studies.
He was also a member of the American Legion for over 50 years.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Elizabeth Perritt Cooke; two daughters, Jan Williams and husband, Greg and Cathy Tomlinson and husband, Ralph.
He is also survived by six granddaughters, Jenny, Ashley, and McKenzie Williams and Rachel, Lauren and Connor Tomlinson; and mother-in-law, Elizabeth Perritt; and a host of family and friends.
Pallbearers will be Ben Craton, Donald Hinton, Henry Lester, A. G. "Ike" Kirkikis, Ralph Tomlinson, Greg Williams, Rod Gann and Roy Hurley.
Honorary pallbearers are B. D. Gleason, Cliff Love, David Love, Paul Woodard, members of the FUMC Chancel Choir and the Piano Technician's Guild.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the many physicians and medical personnel for their care and support during his illness.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Chancel Choir Room Fund, FUMC Minden, 903 Broadway.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Minden, LA 318-377-3412
Oliver H. Nichols, Jr. (Nick)
BOSSIER CITY, LA - Memorial services for Oliver H. Nichols, Jr. (Nick), 65, will be held at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 14, 2001 at Rose-Neath Bossier Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Terry Hughes.
Mr. Nichols passed away Friday, November 9, 2001 in Bossier City following a sudden illness. He was born in Selma, AL, was a former resident of Panama City, Panama, and a resident of Bossier City, LA. He was retired from the U.S. Department of Defense, AMAC/TACOM.
He was preceded in death by his father, Oliver H. Nichols, Sr. and mother, Ruby Estelle Marsh Nichols.
He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Nichols of Bossier City, LA; son, Terry Nichols and wife, Robin of Benton, LA; daughter, Gayle Hallman of Ypsilanti, MI; one granddaughter, Bethany Provost; one grandson, Chris Hallman and was looking forward to the arrival of another grandchild; one sister, Connie Taxis of Selma, AL.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to the St. Jude's Children Research Center or the local animal shelter. He will be greatly missed by all.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Mr. C. W. Ketchum
TAYLOR, AR - Funeral services for Mr. C. W. Ketchum, age 78, will be held Monday, November 12, 2001 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel at Bailey Mortuary with Rev. Glen Ketchum officiating. Burial will follow in the Old Sarepta Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Mortuary in Springhill, LA.
Mr. Ketchum passed away Friday, November 9, 2001, in Texarkana, TX, after a lengthy illness.
Visitation will be held Sunday, November 11, 2001 from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Monday, November 12, 2001, 8 a.m. until time of service.
Mr. Ketchum was a resident of Sarepta, LA, for over 60 years. He was a veteran of World War II, a member of the Assembly of God in Taylor, AR, and was retired from International Paper Company after 37 years.
He is survived by wife, Sarah Ketchum of Taylor, AR; three sons, Larry Ketchum and wife, Dianne of Texarkana, TX, Ricky Ketchum and wife, Sherry of Sarepta, LA, and Rodney Ketchum and wife, Tracie of Sarepta, LA; two daughters, Connie Belk and husband, Gilbert of Pine Bluff, AR, and Annette Chanler and husband, Keith of Cotton Valley, LA; four brothers, Rev. Glen Ketchum of Henderson, TX, Bobby Ketchum of Magnolia, AR, Tommy Ketchum of Shreveport, LA, and Charles Ketchum of Shreveport, LA; two sisters, Dovie Lee of Taylor, AR, and Onita Miller of Jacksonville, AR; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Bailey Mortuary, Inc., Springhill, LA 318-539-3555
Betty J. Graves
