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Ardell F. Pickering, 87 of Delhi, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Christine R. Taylor, 91 of Ferriday, died Monday. Edmund Hobdy Carter, Jr. Edmund was born in Rayville, LA on December 8, His parents were Edmund Hobdy Carter, Sr. As part of the "Greatest Generation", Ednumd served for three years in the U.

After the war, he returned to Louisiana Tech and graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering in He was a lifetime member of the barons of the Magna Carta and the sons of the American Revolution. Johnny Hankins officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park.

Frances is survived by her son; Richard A. Fisher and wife Martha of Monroe, LA. Fish er of TX. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will John Morgan and David Daigle. Bruce McGee officiating. Interment will follow in the Wel come Home Cemetery in Gray son. He was employed as fiber optic cable installer. He was also a member of the Columbia Heights Baptist Church.

He loved to restore old cars. He was preceded in death by his father: Wayne "Skinny" Floyd. Margie was born on January 6, in Olla, LA. She married C. On the morning of Janu ary 11, she was called home to glory. She is now do ing the boogie woogie through the streets of heaven with Al Hurt playing in the background. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ida and Randolph Chapman. She is survived by her hus band of sixtythree years, C.

She also leaves be hind many nieces, nephews, and friends to cherish her mem ory. With the aging proc ess, dementia became promi nent, especially during the latter years of her life. Although her memory was failing, her South ern charm common to our Steel Magnolia's prevailed. She re mained happy and full of love for her family. Interment will be at Monroe Me morial Park, Monroe. Furlow passed away Jan uary 12, Mark Foster, Rev.

Jimmie Master , Rev. Fred Foster, Rev. Gene Simpkins, and Rev. Geuin was born in Eros, January 28, and passed away in Monroe, January 12, Geuin was a faithful member of Pentecostals of the Twin Cities.

She was a loving wife , mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years Rev. Marvin Geuin. Survivors are five children: Bonnie Tyler and husband Rev. West Monroe, LA. Services for Mrs. David Uth and Rev. Mark Fenn officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Peggy was always a good student, eager to learn. She was in the Honor Society in high school and was awarded a scholarship to Northeast Col lege where she studied nursing for two and one half years be fore changing to Elementary Education.

After graduating as an Honor Student in spring of , she was married to Ervin Haste. Af ter teaching school three and a half years, she started working at the Louisiana State Employ ment Office in where she was employed until disability re tirement in Peggy became a Christian at an early age.

Many thanks to the Doctors and Nurses who cared for her, Dr. Hicks was born February 16, and passed away Jan uary 11, Hicks worked for 4 years at Imagemax of Monroe and was preceded in death by her husband, William "Cooter" Hicks.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Jeter was born on No vember 5, and passed away on January 12, Jeter was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church. She and her husband cared for foster children for 30 years or more in their home. She then worked for Day Light Day Care for 10 years. Honorary pallbearer will be nephew Roy Allen Cloud.

The Jeter family would like to express special thanks to the staff of Caldwell Memorial Hos pital, Dr. Ardell M. Shane Lester will officiate. Pickering with whom she operated a family dry good store. To leave condolences to www. Janis Hearne Tucker, 91, will be A. Harold Jackson and Rev. Johnny Hankins. She was preceded in death by her parents: Rev.

She is survived by her son: Rev. Hearne will be remem bered for her many years of church service as the organist and pianist. She was active in her church work until her illness made it difficult.

Her tribute as a Christian mother and witness will long be remembered as her greatest gift. Pallbearers will be Joel R. The funeral is 10 a. Saturday at Eva Church of God, Eva. Visitation is 5 p.

ELO, Mich. The funeral is 11 a. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is noon Saturday until service time. Burial is at Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville. Samuel Carloss Jr. Monday at New Zion Baptist Church. The funeral is 1 p. Saturday at Pilgrim Rest No. Visitation is 2 p.

Burial is at Mount Olive Cemetery, Delco. Visitation is 8 a. Burial is at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson. Visitation is 9 a. Burial is at Monroe Memorial Park. Visitation is p. The funeral is 2 p. Visitation is noon today until service time. Burial is at Antioch Cemetery, West Monroe. Karnes, a retired machinist, died Thursday. Graveside service is 2 p. Arrangements are under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Graveside service is 11 a. Saturday at Rayville Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is a.

Leon Miller of Monroe, a mechanic, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Pickering, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Burial is at Epps Cemetery, Epps. Puckett, died Jan. The funeral is p. Burial is at Live Oak Cemetery. Russ, a merchant marine, died Thursday. Graveside service is 10 a. Scott, a newspaper worker, died Jan. Saturday at Truelight Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Whitley Shaw, a homemaker, died Sunday. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro.

Saturday at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial is at Royal Blue Cemetery. Wilcox died Thursday. The funeral is 3 p.

Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial is at Sibley Cemetery, Choudrant. Burial is at the church cemetery. Shepard Willis of Monroe, a farmer, died Saturday. Joe Baptist Church, Rhymes. Burial is at Job Hill Cemetery. Saturday, St. Dixon, Stanley: 11 a. Frazier, Kynnedi Rochelle: 10 a. Furlow, Oda Lee: 11 a. Hale, Tristen Lee: 10 a.

Hicks, Patsy "Pat" Gates: 2 p. Stewart, Ethel McCoy: 11 a. Thomas, Benjamin Joseph: 9 a. Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at from p. Of ficiating will be Rev. David Womack and Rev. Richard Harmon. She was preceded in death by her father Arley D. Gray and mother Patsy Adams; grandfa ther: Arley V.

Kimberly will be remembered by her family and friends for her bubbly personality and lust for life. She was an amazing moth er and committed to her children.

She was truly loved by everyone who met and knew her. Many thanks are extended from her family to her caregivers, doctors and nurses who were there for Kimberly during this very difficult time. Special thanks to all of her family and friends for their love and support. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society to help others as it did Kimberly. Funeral services for Mr. He is preceded in death by a son, Kenny Stephens.

He served his country in the U. Stephens was very active and enjoyed working with his animals, gardening and spend ing time with his grandchildren.

Marvin Brasher of West Monroe, owner of real estate property, died Tuesday. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a. Fairbanks, a retired traffic guard with the Tallulah Police Department, died Thursday. Private graveside service is 11 a. Lois Geuin of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Visitation is noon today until service time at the church.

Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery. Burial is at Heard Cemetery, Manifest. Burial is at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe. Sunday at Monroe Memorial Park. Visitation is noon until 1 p. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Bursey Sr. Coleman, Woodrow: 11 a. Monday, New Zion Baptist Church. Cooper, Bertha: 1 p. Harris, Luther C. Puckett, Kenneth R. Russ, Oren L. Scott, Donald C. Shaw, Jannie M. Whitley: 1 p. Stover, Lorna Kay Jolley: 2 p. White, John: 2 p.

Wilcox, Cecil F. Sunday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Williamson, Thelma Frasier "Munch": 10 a. Willis, Shepard: 2 p. Mark Fenn of ficiating. Brasher was born on Sep tember 19, , in Sterlington, LA. Brasher served in the Unit ed States Navy. He owned and operated rental properties in the area. He is survived by five cousins, other relatives and friends.

Robert Stroud officiat ing. Survivors include her husband, Collie Hutto, Sr. Honorary pallbearers will be nephews. Thomas L. Bill Foster, Rev. Shorty Mayo, and Rev. Danny Chance officiating. Sonny was the former sheriff of Catahoula Par ish for sixteen years. Prior to his years as a Sherriff he was a Louisiana State Trooper for 20 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Enos and Lela Tarver Jackson. John W. Rushing and Rev. Terry Mims officiating. Loflin died Friday, January 14, , at his residence in Tallulah.

He was born in Winnsboro and had lived in Tallulah since He was a retired parts and farm implement dealer and a member of First Baptist Church of Tallulah. He was preceded in death by his parents William H. Boutwell of Kingwood, TX, and several nieces and nephews. William Gus "W. Interment will be at the Conway Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville.

He is preceded in death by his wife Ruby Lee Odom. Honorary pallbearers will be Janis Burch and Johnny Dollar. Clinton E. Swanson, Sr. Ned Duffey officiating. Swanson was born on September 18, in Kane Pennsylvania and died on Janu ary 14, at the age of Swanson was preceded in death by his parents Raymond M. Swanson, a brother Lloyd R. Swanson and a sister Barbara A. He is survived by his loving wife Patricia E.

Swanson Jr. Swanson, Fort Worth, TX; and numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He was a life member of the VFW where he was Commander for 4 years.

In addition, he was a member of the American Le gion. Box , Famerville, LA. Clifton R. Tennison died in peaceful repose on January 13, He married Daphine Fern Hunn in , and they shared a life of commitment to Christian ministry for 58 years, until her death in Tennison led worldwide tours with a spiritual focus for over 30 years, and conducted international mis sions, enriching their lives with many deep friendships, most notably a Chinese family whose daughter, Nettie Ma, they "adopted" and considered their own.

His first priority was his com mitment to his Lord and to bringing others to salvation, fol lowed closely by his devotion to his wife, his love of family and friends, and service to his churches and communities.

He served on the Board of Trustees for Louisiana College and with numerous community service groups advocating for children, health, and education.

He worked diligently for ethi cal practice in business and law, serving on the Disciplinary Committee of the Louisiana Su preme Court and receiving hon ors from a variety of civic and business groups. He was a tireless shepherd whose teaching and living a life of forgiveness, peace, love, hu mility, and harmony was recog nized and admired by people of all faiths, all walks of life, and all races, rich and poor, healthy and ill, free and incarcerated.

A former high school and col lege athlete, he was a big but gentle man who loved children, gardening, travel, and friends, and whose joyful focus on Bible study, prayer, worship, and mu sic was enhanced by his love of fellowship, community, and wel coming acceptance. He was a mentor to many who have gone on to assume posi tions of leadership and service in education, medicine, govern ment, and the ministry.

Survivors include his daughter, Dr. Carol A. Williams, and her husband, John T. Williams, of Baltimore MD; his son, Dr. Tennison, Jr. Lois Terror, 91, of Fayetteville, Ark. She was pre ceded in death by her husband, Byron Terror, two brothers, and a sister. She is survived by a brother: Oliver J. Stephens of Lake Plac id, FL; nine nieces and neph ews.

Oak St. The graveside service is 10 a. Green of Tallulah died Tuesday. Monday at New Hope Deliverance Church. Monday at the chapel of Edmonds Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Gayla Traina Cemetery. Sarah O. Jones of Clay, a homemaker, died Saturday. Burial will follow in Mount Zion Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a. Burial will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Visitation is from 1 p. Hutchins, Frances Earlene Erwin: p. Hutto, Barbara: 10 a. Pierce, Donald Wayne: 2 p. Benton L.

Irby, Jr. He was preceded in death by his beloved grandparents, R. An avid outdoorsman, a tal ented musician, a free spirit with a loving heart, Ben faced lifes challenges with persever ance and a sense of humor. He is survived by his parents, Ben and Pat Irby of Olla; his stepgrandfather Clem Huffman of Winnfield and serveral aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Friends will serve as pallbearers. Keith Thomas will officiate. Francis Specialty Hos pital following a lengthy illness. Joe was a faithful member and former deacon of Highland Baptist Church.

He continued to actively serve his church family in many leadership and sup portive roles until his last ill ness. Lewis was preceded in death by his beloved first wife Frances Daniels Lewis, his par ents, three brothers, and two sisters. Services will be at 2 p. Burial will be in Ogden Cemetery at Liddieville. Services will be 2 p. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in La-Ark Cemetery at Jones. Visitation will be 6 p.

Tuesday at the funeral home. Graveside services will be 2 p. Graveside services will be 1 p. Crawford, Robert Jerry: 10 a. Elliott, Fay Popwell: 10 a. Green, Eddie G. Jones, Mae Janette: 2 p. Arthur V. Michael O'Neal, Rev. Terry Taylor and Rev. Michael Stra vato. He was a charter member of Family Church, where he served as a Deacon, chairman of the building committee, Sunday School Superintendent and on the Board of Directors.

Davis also served in the U. Services for Robert L. Bob Fletcher, Sr. Bobby Arnold, Rev. John Albright, and Rev. Mary Ann Collie officiating. Francis Medical Center in Mon roe. He was very involved with the an nual Shriners Circus, and made sure that many school children from Franklin Parish were able to attend each year. He was a life long Franklin Parish cattle and hog farmer.

He also served as pres ident of Hampshire Hog Associ ation. He was an avid support er of 4H and FHA. Survivors include his two sons: Robert Lee Fletcher, Jr. Fletcher; one grandson: Robert Denson Fletcher and wife Bridgette all of Winnsboro; host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Thelma "Sis" Fletcher, and a daughter-in-law, Joan Fletcher. Masons will serve as pallbearers.

John Williams officiating. Baxter Jr. Charles Holstead and Rev. Tuck Roberts officiating. Rogers entered into rest on January 16, Rogers and his wife Charlotte, Nick J. Rogers and wife Shirley and Nelson E.

Rogers and wife Sue; sister, Beatrice Broderson; eighteen grandchildren and thir tytwo great grandchildren, two greatgreat grandchildren and a host of other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Mrs. Rogers' Grandsons. Rogers family would like to offer a special thanks and gratitude to caregivers, Sarah Oliveaux, Margie Hadley and Sharon Eversull, who became a part of our family. Kelly Wayne Clark and Carl Wallace officiating. White died on January 16, at her residence after a lengthy illness. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

White is preceded in death by her mother, Roma V. Peoples Campbell. Survivors include her husband of forty-three years, Travis E. Pallbearers will be Jerry Peoples Jr. Robert L. Fletcher Sr. Burial is at Coax Cemetery. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tallulah.

Irby Jr. Burial is at Old Bethel Cemetery, Clarks. Joseph L. Lewis, 74 Joseph L. Lewis of West Monroe died Sunday. Pauline P. Darlene B. Otwell died Sunday. Lillie V. Pursell, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p. Wednesday at Oak Grove Baptist Church. Visitation begins at 5 p. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Burial is at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Burial is at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Wednesday, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Funeral service for Mr. Officiating will be Dr. Crowell was born January 16, in Eros, LA. He was employed at Manville for over 42 years. Crowell was active in the West Monroe Senior Citizen Center where he taught line dancing for 14 years.

Crowell was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Hart and a brother, Jack Crowell. Crowell and several nieces and nephews. CARL K. Carl K. Harwell, Sr. Doyle Adams and Rev. Jay Dearman officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro.

Honorary pallbearer will be Darrin Herrington. Milton Lenard officiating. She was preceded in death by her husband Grady E. Fuller Jr. Family will receive friends from AM until time of serv ice on Wednesday. To leave condolences to the family www. Eugene H. Aswell Jr. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.

Visitation is Thursday afternoon until 8 p. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery. Edie M. Bradley, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens. Arthur 'Doc' Davis, 84 Dr. Carrie M. Hall died Sunday. Burial is at Liberty Hill Taylor Cemetery. Lucille D. Agatha Catholic Church, Los Angeles. Visitation is noon until 9 p.

Thomas R. Friday until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park. Memorial service is 10 a. Burial is at Indian Village Cemetery, Calhoun. Paschal's Catholic Church, West Monroe. DeMicheal D. Thursday at Richwood Memorial Gardens. Visitation is noon until 5 p. Graveside service is 1 p.

Burial is at Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne. Slaughter, Joe Danny: 2 p. Offi ciating will be Rev. George Bonner. Cathey was born on March 23, and passed away on Tuesday, January 18, He was preceded in death by his parents; Mr. Curtis will be re membered as a loving and won derful person. Pallbearers will be family members.

Sister Linda Constantin O. Her passion, energy and joy fulness of spirit touched all she knew whether through prayer, service, or friendship. Her character was both forth right and fun leaving an indeli ble mark on the lives of many. To the countless people she met through her work as a nurse, her love of fishing and her zeal for new experiences, Sister Linda's dedication, tena city and uncompromising standards for excellence were well known and the hallmarks of her mission.

She believed deeply in justice for all and service as a privilege, encouraging others to share her passion through good works and kindness, even in the final days of her life. While deeply appreciative of the many prayers and words of encouragement during her ill ness, Sr.

Linda's constant re quest was a good deed done for another and lifted up to God in her name. Her life was remarkable and her legacy vast. May we all con tinue to honor her through our generosity of spirit and selfless ness for another in need. Sister Linda Constantin, O. She entered reli gious life as a Sister joining the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady in and was pro fessed in Bona venture University in New York.

Her personal ministry and vo cation were synonymous as she served friend and stranger alike through her work with the Fran ciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System. For 30 years, as a nurse and administrator she tirelessly served patients, families, physicians and staff at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Cen ter in Baton Rouge and St. But her most meaningful contributions can be seen through the many individuals and organiza tions she touched throughout her life.

She left an indelible mark on the lives of many people, one person at a time. True to her Franciscan beliefs, Sr. Linda knew no other way to help out than by being handson.

She approached all that she took on with her trade mark energy and resourceful ness. With this approach, she set up numerous programs to care for those most in need working dili gently for the poor, the ill, the young, the aged, for the disa bled and for the hungry. She was an outspoken advocate for women, for the Catholic faith and for healthcare. She is also survived by her religious community and other close friends.

At the request of Sr. Anthony's Home. Visitation will be at St. Jude's Church. Intern ment will follow at Roselawn Cemetary. Jason Strong officiating. Grey was a native of West Carroll Parish. She gradu ated from Forest High School in She received her phar macist degree from ULM in Pete Bradfield officiating.

Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Ricky died January 17, , in an automobile accident in Acworth, GA. He was also a member of the Golf Team. He was an accomplished swimmer, diver, surfer, and skateboarder.

He was a plumber in Acworth, GA. Thomas J. Hyland; maternal grandmother, Billie Bruneau; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be James R. Love, Jr. Memorials may be made to Mothers Against Meth Amphet amine, www. Chris Brooks officiating. Jones, a surveyor, died January 18, He retired from the Louisiana State Highway Department after 34 years of service. Visitation is today and Friday until 8 p.

Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop. Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia. Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Friday at Goodwill Church of God, Goodwill. Harwell Sr. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Locust Hill Cemetery, Extension. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation is noon Friday until service time. Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Ponsell, a homemaker, died Sunday. James C. Roberts Jr. Memorial service is 2 p. Saturday at Triumph Baptist Church, Monroe. Friday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Harold G. Whitton Jr. Friday at the funeral home.

Samuel: 11 a. Crockham, Bennie: 1 p. Henderson, Lucille Deloris: 10 a. Norris, Jesse Lee: 10 a. Norris, Theda: 10 a. Potts, DeMicheal DeMorris: 11 a. For 30 years, as a nurse and administrator she tirelessly served patients, families, physi cians and staff at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Cen ter in Baton Rouge and St. But her most meaningful contribu tions can be seen through the many individuals and organiza tions she touched throughout her life.

She left an indelible mark on the lives of many peo ple, one person at a time. Virgil Harris and Rev. Michael Couch officiating. She was preceded in death by her husband; Earl C. Crum and infant daughter, Patricia. She was a homemaker and died on January 19, at the Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro after an extended ill ness.

She was a former resident of Zachary and was a retired payroll clerk with Georgia Pacific. She also worked at the Plains Presbyterian Church in Zachary. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Ceme tery. His wife, Mil dred S. Little; a granddaughter, Debbie Hargis; and a great granddaughter, Heather Young preceded him death.

Survivors include his daugh ters, Pamela L. Hudson and Sylvia V. Tomlinson; son Billy C. Marx was born February 27, in Choudrant, LA. Marx was a homemaker, very artistic, and a good seam stress. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Josephine Norris Sr. William W. Norris Jr. Visitation will be held noon until service time. BILL G. Services for Bill G. Nolan passed away Wednesday, January 19, in West Monroe. Nolan was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church and was a very avid fisherman.

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