2007 September 27 Grant Parish Obituaries

The Chronicle, 27 September 2007, p. 11

Crooks, J. L. (KY), Jr.

Services for J. L. (KY) Crooks, Jr., were held Tuesday, September 25 in the Prospect Pentecostal Church, Prospect with Rev. Sherman Delrie officiating. Interment was in Venus Cemetery, Prospect under the direction of Magnolia Funeral Home, Alexandria.

J. L. (KY) Crooks, Jr., 30, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2007 in Ball.

He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Destinee; sons, Joshua, Ethan, and Jacob; mother, Margaret Crooks; father, J. L. Crooks, Sr.; sister, Chanel Sarma and husband, Tapas; two nephews, Matthew and Jordan Sarma; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

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The Chronicle, 27 September 2007, p. 11

Daniels, Joseph H. Jr.

Services for Joseph H. Daniels, Jr., were held Wednesday, September 12 in the Chapel of Kramer of Colfax with Rev. Sonny Tyler officiating. Interment was in Colfax Cemetery under the direction of Kramer & Son.

Joseph H. Daniels, Jr., 55, of Dry Prong passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 in Rapides Regional Medical Center of Alexandria.

He was born on September 27, 1953 in Durant, Oklahoma to Bettie Daniel McKinney and Joseph H. Daniels, Sr.

His father, Joseph H. Daniels, Sr.; two brothers, William Alton Daniels and James S. Daniels and one niece, Lindsay Daniels preceded him in death.

He leaves to treasure his memory his son, Joseph E. Daniels of Thibodeaux; his loving wife, Mary John Daniels of Lafayette; three step-sons, Lance, Chad, and Kurt John, all of Lafayette; his mother, Bettie Daniel McKinney and husband, John of Dry Prong; one brother, Ben E. Daniels of Dry Prong; one sister, Julia Lohman and husband, Gary of Houston, Texas; two step-sisters, Kari McKinney of Knoxville, TN and Jamie Deen and husband, Buddy of Dry Prong; one step-brother, Brent McKinney and wife, Vicky of Colfax; and his loyal and faithful friend, his dog Buster.

Pallbearers were Brian Danzy, Joshua Daniels, Jacob Daniels, David Youngblood, Andrew Daniels, and Jessie Daniels.

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The Chronicle, 27 September 2007, p. 11

Gray, Lloyd David

Graveside services for Lloyd David Gray were held Saturday, September 15 at Springhill Cemetery with Rev. Lloyd Bye officiating.

Lloyd David Gray, 55, of Roanoke, Texas passed away Saturday, September 8, 2007 surrounded by his loving family.

He was raised in Grant Parish and a graduate of Colfax High School before entering the Oilfield Industry and retiring as a pipe fitter/welder foreman with Offshore-Onshore Industries.

His parents, Robert H. Gray, Sr. and Mary Ellen Willis; a sister, Ellen Elaine Gray; and a brother, R. H. Gray, Jr., preceded him in death.

He leaves to treasure his memory his wife, Julie Sheffiel Gray of Roanoke, Texas; sons, Hunter David Gray of Roanoke, Texas, and Cody Gray of Alexandria; daughters, Morgan Gray of Roanoke, Texas, Brittney Gray of Alexandria, and Melissa Gray Friday and husband, Joe, of Calvin; grandsons, Josh and Zach Friday of Calvin; sister, Shirley Gray of Montgomery; two brothers, Bobby Gray of Rockhill and Jerry Gray of Montgomery.

Notes of condolence may be sent to the family at 641 Meade Road, Colfax, LA 71417.

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The Chronicle, 27 September 2007, p. 11

White, Ronald Duane

Ronald Duane White, 71, of Heber, Overguard, Az., (formerly of Tioga, Louisiana) died Wednesday, September 5, 2007.

He leaves to treasure his memory include his two sons, Bradley White and Clifford White, both of Colfax; four daughters, Rhonda Jennings of Carencro, Janice Cochran of Tulsa, Ok., Belinda McMillan of DeRidder and Tracy Backlund of Sugartown, Louisiana; three step-sons, Robby, Terry, and Bobby Blessing; two step-daughters, Melody and Marcy; two sisters, Opal Sue Smith of Tifton, Ga., and Sharon McCann of Ruby, Louisiana; and a host of family and friends along the trail.

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The Chronicle, 27 September 2007, p. 11

Hintzen, Sally Nugent

Funeral services for Sally Nugent Hintzen were held Thursday, September 20 in the Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.

Sally Hintzen passed away Monday, September 10, 2007 at her home near Onalaska, Washington, after a yearlong battle with pancreatic cancer. Originally from Louisiana, she moved to Washington in 1993 with her husband.

She graduated from Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska, with a Journalism/English degree and pursued a career in magazine and book publishing, working in Chicago, New York City, and Los Angeles. She was an accomplished watercolorist, with her work displayed in several galleries, and she competed in shows as far away as Montana and California.

Her parents, Venie Craig Nugent and Cicero R. Nugent of Minden; and her brother, C. R. Nugent of California preceded her in death.

She leaves to cherish her memory include her husband, Martin Hintzen, Lt/Col. USAF (retired); her brother, Jim Neal Nugent of Imperial Beach, California and many relatives in Central Louisiana.

Her courage in the face of this divesting disease was incredible. She was and will continue to be an inspiration to her family members and her many friends across the country.

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The Chronicle, 27 September 2007, p. 11

Romaire, Sariah Marie

Memorial services for Sariah Marie Romaire were held Sunday, September 23, at First United Methodist Church, Pollock.

Sariah Marie Romaire, 2 ½, of Pollock entered the Gates of Heaven, Tuesday, September 18, 2007 in Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria.

She leaves to cherish her memory include her parents, Coty Alan and Lisa Marie Ackerman Romaire of Pollock; sister, Brooke Lynn Romaire, of Pollock; paternal grandparents, Arcy and Janie Marie Dunlap of Phoenix, Arizona; maternal grandparents, Monica Lee Bomar of Rye, Arizona, and Paul Julius Ackerman of Winslow, Arizona; uncle, Maurice Romaire; aunt, Jennifer Romaire; cousins, Bill Labit, Renee Richardson, Gary Richardson, and Grandma Debbie.

A fund has been set up at Regions Bank to help the family with expenses. Any and all donations will be greatly appreciated.

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2007 September 13 Grant Parish Obituaries

The Chronicle, 13 September 2007, p. 6

Wooley, Richard Alan (Ricky)

A wake for Richard Alan Wooley (Ricky) was held Thursday at Summerfield Baptist Church followed by a funeral service Friday. Burial was in Lemoine Cemetery, Colfax.

Richard Alan Wooley (Ricky), 46, born August 16, 1961 entered eternal rest on Monday, September 3, 2007.

He had previously worked at Ditto Apparel (Jordache). He liked to fish and draw.

His father, Richard Wooley and a brother, Darrell Wooley preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Evelyn Baum; six sisters, Sandra Rodriguez and husband, Walter of Colfax, Debbie Franklin and husband, Dennis of Manning, S.C., Vickie Cain and husband, Benny of Colfax, Billie Lund of Mableton, GA, Kathy Ingram of Colfax, and Kimmy Speights and husband, Mark of El Dorado, Ark., and one brother, Terry Wooley of Colfax.

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The Chronicle, 13 September 2007, p. 6

Harris, Katherine “Dale”

Services for Katherine “Dale” Harris were held Wednesday, September 12 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville with Reverend Lloyd Whitman officiating. Burial was in Colfax City Cemetery, Colfax.

Katherine “Dale” Harris, 73, of Colfax died Sunday, September 9, 2007 in Woods Haven Nursing Home in Pollock.

She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and was the owner and operator of Midget Grocery in Colfax for 25 years.

Her husband, Robert E. Harris; parents, Roy and Annie Mae O’Banion Antee; brother, Dalton Terry Antee; and sister, Doris Walker preceded her in death.

She leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Cecil Wayne Tingle of Colfax and James Michael Tingle and wife, Yvette of Morgan City; daughters, Marsha Roy and husband, Allen of Pineville, and Linda Dale Leimkuhler and husband, Kenneth of Pineville; brothers, Arlan Wayne Antee of Montgomery, and Kenneth Roy Antee; eleven grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Alfred Shane Alfred, Mike Tingle, Jr., Travis Roy, Anthony Tingle, and Derek Leimkuhler.

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The Chronicle, 13 September 2007, p. 6

Watkins, Alice Ruben

Services for Alice Ruben Watkins were held Saturday, September 8 at Trinity United Baptist Church with Rev. Huey Tademy officiating. Burial was in Cruickshank Cemetery, Colfax under the direction of Good Shepherd Funeral Home, Alexandria.

Alice Ruben Watkins, 59 died Thursday, August 30, 2007 in her residence.

Sister Watkins was a devoted wife for 43 years and also a mother to her children and grandchildren. May the faithful work that she had done speak for her. She was a true servant of God who sought opportunities to glorify God by serving others. She loved the church and her church family. She was faithful, obedient and sincere about her Christian walk. She was determined to let nothing separate her from the love of God. Whatever she did, she did it cheerfully as unto the Lord. She loved her family and friends. She had a way of treating everyone special and would go the extra mile to make sure his or her needs were met.

Her parents, Veola Harrison Ruben and Kiser Ruben, Sr. preceded her in death.

She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, MacArthur Watkins; sons, MacArthur Watkins, Jr., (Tina) and Rod C. Watkins; daughter, Tedra Watkins; brothers, Kiser Ruben, Jr., and Willie Ruben (Gloria); sister, Veola Loyd (Mack); and six grandchildren.

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The Chronicle, 13 September 2007, p. 6

Bittick, Linda Diane Squyres

Services for Linda Diane Squyres Bittick were held Friday, September 7 in Laurel Hill Baptist Church, Hicks with Rev. Wayne Squyres, Rev. Millard Monk officiating. Burial was in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Hicks, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home.

Linda Diane Squyres Bittick, 56, of Bentley died Tuesday, September 4, 2007 in Lafayette General Hospital in Lafayette.

She was born in Oakdale on March 7, 1951.

Her grandparents, Will and Edith Squyres; grandfather,, Evertette Monk; and parents Bobby and Velvia Squyres preceded her in death.

She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Tina Biggs and husband, Jeff of Bentley, and Todd Clark and wife Melissa Albin of Creola; sisters, Judy Cahee of Pineville, Sheila Parkins and husband, Glen of Warner Robins, Georgia; brother, Danny Squyres and wife, Judy of Baton Rouge; grandmother, Laurel Monk of LaCamp; grandchildren, Tiffany Dubroc, Joshua, Madison, and Jacob Biggs, Kyle and Alexis Clark; a host of nieces and great-nephews.

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The Chronicle, 13 September 2007, p. 6

Lasyone, Shirley Ann

Services for Shirley Ann Lasyone were held Saturday, September 8 at the Chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville with Rev. Danny Garner officiating.

Shirley Ann Lasyone, 65, of Bentley died Thursday, September 6, 2007 in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, Alexandria.

She was a very devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a charitable person who loved St. Jude’s Medical Research.

Her parents, Albert and Winnifred Hardy Ross; brothers, John Ross; sister, Angela Ross and grandson, Joshua Lasyone preceded her in death.

She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 44 years, Phillip Lasyone of Bentley; sons, Jason Lasyone of Pineville, and Darryl Lasyone and wife, Rebecca of Bentley; daughters, Tina L. Recktenwald and Chandra Lasyone, both of Bentley; grandchildren, Aaron Lasyone, Dru Lasyone, Demi Lasyone, Ryan Recktenwald, Elysia Recktenwald, Jade Holmes, and Lance Lasyone; and three great-grandchildren.

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The Chronicle, 13 September 2007, p. 6

Dubois, Huey

Huey Dubois, age 64, of Montgomery, LA, passed away Friday, September 7, 2007, at Natchitoches Regional Medical Center in Natchitoches, LA. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home, in Natchitoches, LA. The funeral services were at New Salem Baptist Church in Crews, LA, on Monday, September 10, 2007, with Rev. Terry Taylor officiating. Interment was at Montgomery Cemetery in Montgomery, LA.

Huey was born July 7, 1943 in Natchitoches, LA. He grew up in the Clarence area before moving to the LaPlace, LA area, where he lived for thirty years before moving back to Montgomery, LA. He was a very hard worker, working as a foreman in the shipping industry, and also as a welder. He loved to deer hunt, and work on his lease throughout the year. He was a great provider for his family, whom he loved dearly. He was a great grandfather who loved his grandchildren very much. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Leslie Dubois.

He is survived by his wife Sybil Dubois; two daughters, Tina Sander and husband Ronald of LaPlace, LA and Natasha Dubois and fiancé Jose Rel of LaPlace, LA; one son, Thomas “Bubba” Dubois and wife Selena of Montgomery, LA; his mother and step-father, Lillie Lemoine McDermit and C. F. McDermit; five grandchildren, Darrin and Ryan Sanders, Devin and Damian Dubois, and Hayden Clements; two brothers, Leslie Dubois and wife Sarah and Lynn Dubois and wife Judy; one step-sister, Bobbie Tassin and husband Willie; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Pallbearers were Junior Coolman, James “Scooter” Fowler, Paul Prather, Steve Fredieu, Jose Rel, and Darrin Sander.

Honorary Pallbearers were Kenny Carter and Robert Fredieu.

Online condolences may be given at www.blanchardstdenisfuneralhome.com.

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The Chronicle, 13 September 2007, p. 6

Dyson, Earl E.

Funeral Services for Earl E. Dyson were held Tuesday, September 11 in the Chapel of Kramer of Colfax with Rev. Ken Campbell and Rev. Byron Singleton officiating. Burial was in Union Grove Cemetery, Montgomery under the direction of Kramer of Colfax.

Earl E. Dyson, of Montgomery returned home to Jesus after more than 90 years filled with faith, hope, and the greatest of these, love.

He was born on February 12, 1917 in Montgomery to George and Mae Calhoun Dyson. He graduated from Montgomery High School in 1934. During the Great Depression, he entered the Army Air Corps. Stationed at Wheeler Field in Hawaii on December 7, 1941, he was a survivor of the Pearl Harbor attack. He served faithfully and bravely in the Pacific Theater during the war and received numerous commendations for his service, which included action in the Battle of Midway and at Saipan. Near the end of the war, he returned to Montgomery and married his first and true love, Marceil Gilcrease on January 3, 1945.

During his life, he was an active member of his community. For many years, he established and ran several successful businesses in Montgomery, including Judy’s Malt Shop and Marceil’s Washateria. He also farmed and raised cattle along the Red River. Later in life, he became interested in bookkeeping, an activity that he loved and pursued until he was 87 years old. A Christian man in actions as well as name, he worked tirelessly and quietly throughout his life to help others, particularly the elderly. He was a member of both the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. A Mason for 40 years, Earl served in leadership positions at both the local and district levels.

His parents, George and Mae Dyson; his brothers, Owen Irving, Henry, Morgan, Odra, and George; his sister, Bernice Dyson Gilcrease; and one grandson, Bradley Edward Berry preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 62 years, Marceil of Montgomery; four daughters, Judy Iles and husband, John of Pineville, Linda Meadows and husband, George of Mooringsport, Sherry Price and husband, Wayne of San Antonio, Texas, and Deana Berry and husband, Robert of Shreveport; one son, David Dyson of Bunkie; three sisters, Emily Price, Leila Gilcrease, and Mattie Mae Bannister; 13 grandchildren, Kenneth Newcomb, Jr., Daniel Bryant, Kay Newcomb, Peter Price, Brenda Ann Bryant, Harley Price, Kelli Newcomb Betz, Patrick Newcomb, Jeremiah Price, Cody Price, Dewayne Meadows, Rebecca Berry, and Jeffrey Berry; and 12 great-grandchildren, Rance Wood, Michael Brown, Kathy Bryant, Jerrod Jaggers, Kaylee Brown, Kacie Brown, Austin Betz, Howie Bryant, Cohn Betz, Matthew Betz, Lailyn Newcomb, and Aaron Meadows; and his passion for life and his service to others will also be remembered by a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

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The Chronicle, 13 September 2007, p. 6

Johnson, Huey E.

Funeral services for Huey E. Johnson were held Tuesday, September 11 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville with Rev. Arvie Jolly and Mr. E. C. Wiley officiating. Burial was in Palmer Chapel Cemetery, Kolin under the direction of Hixson Brothers, Pineville.

Huey E. Johnson, 67, of Effie, formerly from Grant Parish passed away Saturday, September 8, 2007 in his residence.

He was a member of the Machinist Local Union and retired from Dresser Industries after 38 years of service. He was an Army veteran.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Darlene Johnson of Effie; son, Reese Johnson; daughter, Sara Johnson Smith; step-son, Jason Roberts; brother, Wayne Johnson; sisters, Norma Tarver, Barbara Mayers, and Irene Vanderhoff; and six grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Joe Rushton, Cecil Ballard, Clinton Messer, Carl McKithern, Jack Vailes, and Linward McCann.

Honorary pallbearers were Bill Dennis, Greg Gagnard, and Dalton “Kip” Smith.

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The Chronicle, 13 September 2007, p. 6

Self, Jewell Merle Linebarger

Funeral services for Jewell Merle Linebarger Self were held Wednesday, August 29, in the Chapel of Holman-Howe Funeral Home in Seymour, Missouri. Graveside services were held in Rivermont Memorial Gardens, Springfield, Missouri under the direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home.

Jewell Merle Linebarger Self, 93, of Seymour, Missouri, (formerly of New Prospect Community, Dry Prong) passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2007 in St. John’s Medical Center, Springfield, Missouri, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on September 15, 1913 in Huff, Arkansas, to the union of Charles and Emma Fowler Linebarger. She was known to most as “Ma Jewell” and was dearly loved by family, friends, and community. She enjoyed traveling, crocheting, and being a little mischievous. During World War II she served her country by working at an aircraft plant in California as a riveter. While employed at Piccadilly Cafeteria in Memphis, Tennessee, she met and later married her husband, Ralph E. Self, Sr., on March 16, 1949. They enjoyed 58 wonderful years together.

She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Ralph Self, Sr.; sons, Ralph Self, Jr. and wife, Kriss and Jerome Allgood and wife, Mae; daughter, Linda Self Bodie and husband, David; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; two brothers and two sisters.

Pallbearers were Clay Self, Matt Self, Cornell Bradley, Gary Holden, Brandon Davis, and Lee Price.

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The Chronicle, 13 September 2007, p. 6

Myers, Weyman

Services for Weyman “W. J.” “Dub” Myers were held on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at Crews New Salem Baptist Church with Brother Yancy Martin officiating and Rev. Dan Chance delivering the Eulogy. Burial was at Mt. Zion Cemetery under the direction of Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, LA.

Mr. Meyers, 64, died Saturday, September 8, in his residence at Campti. Mr. Myers was a native of Montgomery.

He was preceded in death by his parents George Weyman and Inez Myers; one daughter, Mary Jane Myers; and one brother, Earnest Fair Myers, each of Montgomery, LA.

He is survived by his special someone, Deanna Martinez of Campti; one son, Dwayne Myers and wife Kathy of Montgomery; one daughter, Mona Potts and husband Randy of Montgomery; and their mother, Lucindy Myers of Natchitoches. One step-daughter, Heather Martinez of Campti; one step-son, David Martinez of Houston, TX; four grandsons, Brad and Jonathan Myers, and Dustin and Michael Potts of Montgomery; one great-granddaughter; one great-grandson; five brothers and five sisters and their spouses; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Pallbearers were Wendell Carver, Jeremy Cooper, Bubba Myers, Jason Dickson, Dallas Jones, and I. V. Potts, Jr.

Honorary Pallbearers were Michael Carter, Derek Harris, Gene Black, Charlie Cox, Jamie Cox, Travis Curlee, and Jackie Curlee.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the New Salem Baptist Church building fund.

Online condolences may be given at www.blanchardstdenisfuneralhome.com.

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The Chronicle, 13 September 2007, p. 6

Blackburn, Dorothy Marie Walker

Funeral services for Dorothy Marie Walker Blackburn were held Tuesday, August 28 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Pineville with Reverend Charles Hutzler, her pastor for more than 18 years, officiating. Lawrence Bynog delivered the eulogy and Chaplain Jason Woodard offered prayer. John Frank Reeves performed the singing of two songs, “I Can Only Imagine,” and “I come to the Garden.” Interment was in Dry Prong Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Pineville.

Dorothy Marie Walker Blackburn, 91, of Alexandria (formerly a resident of Bentley and Williana Community) died Sunday, August 26, 2007 in her residence.

She was born in Crystal City, Texas on May 16, 1916 to Charles and Sue Hall Walker. Her story is of a life well lived.

She graduated from Bossier High School in 1913. In school she was active in sports and played on the basketball team. She married her childhood sweetheart, Ruben Ellis Blackburn. They were married for 49 years and had one child, Ruth Carolyn.

She became a licensed beautician in Hobbs, New Mexico. Later, a life-long passion and hobby of collecting dolls blossomed into a business. She opened the Land of Enchantment Doll House in Hobbs, N.M. The business expanded to include the repair of dolls. Besides being known as the “Doll Lady,” her home gardens and flowerbeds flourished. She and her family eventually moved to Bentley, La., where she opened up “Dorothy’s Doll Hospital.”

In Grant Parish, she became an avid gardener and was active in several Garden Clubs. Her knowledge of horticulture became renowned in Grant Parish. A woman of varied talents and interests, Dorothy exuded a creative flair. She sold Tri-chem liquid embroidery for years, and her paintings won several first-place ribbons at area parish fairs. She enjoyed sewing and would make rag dolls, hand-stitched quilts, and tailor-made clothes.

She worked as a postal clerk in Bentley at the U. S. Post Office for several years. She owned and operated Blackburn’s Mini Market, a small old-fashioned country store, in Bentley for one year. In addition, she delivered newspapers for several routes spanning decades in New Mexico and Louisiana.

For more than 50 years, she was an active member in Home Maker’s Club in Texas, New Mexico, and Louisiana. Some of her special projects included making quilts for veterans and orphans. She also made teddy bears to donate to local police departments to give to children in crisis situations. She was a member of Patience Quilters, the Central Louisiana Doll Club, the Williana Night Lights and a member of Alpine First Baptist Church in Tioga La. For several years, she served as a Bentley community correspondent for the Colfax Chronicle and a free-lance writer for the Red River Journal. In addition she volunteered as a “Pink Lady” Women’s Auxiliary helper at Rapides Hospital in Alexandria for more than 10 years.

She loved to cook, loved to visit doll shops and museums, and enjoyed festivals, but was happiest outside in her beautiful gardens. An enchanting storyteller, she held audiences captive with tales of her childhood or her early married years with life on a farm in Texas. The tapestry of Dorothy’s life is interwoven with laughter and love intertwined with a close-knit family. A witty conversationalist, she liked the challenge of a game of “42.” She loved fishing and camping trips with her husband. To her family and friends, she was known as a “walking encyclopedia” of a vast amount of knowledge on a variety of subjects. And if she was not familiar with a topic, she would be the first to “look it up” so everyone around her could know new facts.

She enjoyed outdoor picnics and cookouts, loved animals, and always had a twinkle in her eyes and an easy smile. She was a long-time resident of Bentley and Williana, where she lived in her two-story log house. Recently she made a new home in Alexandria.

Her husband, Ruben Ellis Blackburn; her parents, Charles and Sue Hall Walker; one sister, Gem Walker; and two brothers, Dr. Jimmy M. Walker and Tom Kenneth Walker preceded her in death.

She is survived by her daughter, Ruth Carolyn Blakeley, of Alexandria; two sisters, Jerry Lane of Gait California and Patty Morris of Turlock, California; two sisters-in-law, Lee Walker of Mission, Texas and Jo Walker of Lexington, Ky.; her four grandchildren, Marcus Blakeley and his wife, Doris of Alexandria, Holly Jo Linzay and her husband, Rodney of Forest Hill, Joel Blakeley and his wife, Janet of Bossier City, and Bonnie Beran and her husband, Michael of Bossier City; four great-grandchildren, Travis Blakeley of Logan, Utah, Ashton Blakeley of Bossier City, Chance Beran and Mikey Beran of Bossier City; and one great-great-grandchild, Mykayla Blakeley of Logan, Utah.

Pallbearers were Chuck Evans, Mike Sharbino, Rodney Cotton, Doug Roberson, Bo Powell, and Lubell White.

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[Note: There is an additional obituary for Mrs. Blackburn in the 30 August 2007 issue.]

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2007 September 06 Grant Parish Obituaries

The Chronicle, 06 September 2007, p. 7

Clay, Annie Bell Edwards

Funeral services for Annie Bell Edwards Clay were held Saturday, September 01 at Old Morning Star Baptist Church, Colfax with Rev. George Gaines officiating. Burial was in Raven Camp Cemetery, Colfax under the direction of Good Shepherd Funeral Home.

Annie Bell Edwards Clay, 86, of Colfax (The Summit Retirement Center) died on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at Rapides Regional Medical Center.

She was a member of Raven Camp Baptist Church.

Her parents, Horace Edwards, Sr., and Sarah Chambers and her sister, Ellice Edwards preceded her in death.

She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Woodrow Clay, Sr. and wife Linda; daughter, Gail Robinson and husband, Will; sister, Eva Penneywell, Mary Elliot and Edwina Snyder; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

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The Chronicle, 06 September 2007, p. 7

Garrett, Betty Lynn White

Funeral services for Betty Lynn White Garrett were held Friday, August 31 in Zion Baptist Church, Georgetown with Rev. Arnold Norsworthy and Rev. Ray Self officiating. Burial was in Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Betty Lynn White Garrett, 69, a native of Georgetown, and a long-time resident of Park Forest, Illinois, died Saturday, August 25, 2007 in the Hospice Unit at St. John’s Hospital, after a long battle of lung cancer.

She is a graduate of Georgetown High School and Northwestern State College, and the Baton Rouge General School of Nursing. She spent more than 20 years as an operating room nurse; and almost 20 years as an accountant.

Her parents, George White and Nettie England White; a brother, Gaston England; two nephews, Richard and Matthew England preceded her in death.

She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter Susanne Garrett of Park Forest and New York City; her former husband, Dr. George Garrett of Manhattan, Illinois; her sisters, Bonna Faye White and husband, Floyd of Baton Rouge, and Sue Frances White of New Iberia; a brother, Dr. Stanley White and wife, Nora, of Tulsa, Oklahoma; sister-in-law, Marcile England of Baton Rouge; her nieces, Perri White of Dallas, Texas, Erin White McDermott and husband, John; nephew, Robert White, Jr. and wife , Kristin, all of Tulsa, Oklahoma; two great-nephews, Douglas McDermott of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Eric England and wife, Kathleen of Baton Rouge; four great-nieces, Sarah Catherine and Caroline White, Eleanor McDermott of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Melissa England Carroll and husband, Chris of Raleigh, North Carolina.

Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home, Zion Baptist Church, St. Jude, or any favorite charity.

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The Chronicle, 06 September 2007, p. 7

Merrell, Oscar “Spud”

Funeral services for Oscar “Spud” Merrell were held Thursday, August 30 in the Chapel of Rush Funeral Home, Pineville. Interment was in Dry Prong Cemetery, Dry Prong under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Pineville.

Oscar “Spud” Merrell, 74, of Dry Prong entered eternal rest on Monday, August 27, 2007 at Huey P. Long Medical Center, Pineville.

He was a retired heavy equipment operator for the Department of Transportation and Development. He was a member of Church of Christ, and he loved to hunt and fish.

His parents, Oscar and Pearl Merrell preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Billie Nell Blackwell Merrell of Dry Prong; two sons, David Merrell and his wife, Patrice of Dry Prong and Mike Merrell and wife, Dewanna of Dry Prong; three stepsons, Isaac Bearden and wife, Kathy of Alexandria, Ronnie Wayne Johnson and wife Annette of Crum, Texas and Ricky Edward Johnson and wife, Belinda of Crum, Texas; one stepdaughter, Kathy Scarborough and husband, James of Colfax; one sister, Bertie Savant of Dry Prong; five grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Sarah, Mikey, Dylan, and Megan Merrell; and ten step-grandchildren.

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Friday, Dudley E.

A Private Family Ceremony with Full Military Honors for Dudley E. Friday was held at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver under the direction of Bohlender Funeral Home.

Dudley E. Friday, 90, of LaPorte died Saturday, August 25, 2007.

He was born on November 30, 1916 in Sabine Parish.

Drafted into the Army in 1942, he was soon accepted in the Aviation Cadet Program. This began his life-long career in the United States Air Force. During World War II, he was stationed in England, where he flew 31 missions with the B-24 group of the 8^th Air Force 2^nd Air Division. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross; four air medals, the Army Commendation Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal, and numerous other awards. He retired in 1966 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. After his military career, he enjoyed working at the CSU Weather Research Center.

His parents, Charles E. Friday and the former Magie R. Wilson; one twin brother, Elmor Friday; sisters, Vivian Walker, Sallie B. Friday, Susan Friday; and brothers, John L. Friday, Charlie R. Friday, Ellis Friday, and William Friday preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Doris; his daughters, Barbara Pearson and husband Warren, and Cheryl Von Kaenel and husband Von; four grandchildren; and his one remaining brother, Eddie Friday of Dry Prong.

Contributions may be made to the Air Force Aid Society in care of Bohlender Funeral Chapel.

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Valley, Matthew

Services for Brother Matthew Valley were held Tuesday, September 4 at First Baptist Church, Colfax with Rev. Chauncy Hardy officiating. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park under the direction of Good Shepherd Funeral Home.

Matthew Valley died Saturday, September 1, 2007 in Summit Nursing Home, Alexandria.

On April 30, 2004 Brother Valley was united in holy matrimony to Jennis Dugger Valley. Matthew came from a large family. He was reared in a God-fearing home and was baptized at an early age at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Rapides Parish. After moving to Colfax, he united with the Stove Hour Baptist Church, now the First Baptist Church. He attended faithfully until his health began to fail. He was a deacon of the church for over 40 years and served faithfully. He was a member of the Masonic Order of F&AM. He was a member of Light Day #124, Colfax, CF Ladd#80, Jaffa Temple #181 of Alexandria. He was also a member of Sunshine Chapter 100 OES.

Matthew was born on June 24, 1921 to the late Jim Valley and Lora Givens Valley. His wife, Lillie Portia Valley’ grandson, Marques Ta-Juan McCobbie; stepson, Henry E. Goudeau; two brothers and three sisters preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Jennie Valley; daughter, Linda Valley McCobbie and husband, Bobby; daughter-in-law, Ollie Goudeau; mother-in-law, Mamie Howard; step-sons, Stanley Davis of Colfax, Gilbert L. Davis of Lihue, Hawaii, Mitchell Davis of Alexandria, and Victor Davis of Newman, Georgia; six sisters, Bertha Ware, Annie B. Wilson, both of Colfax, Geneva Patterson of Alamogordo, New Mexico, Inez Williams and husband, Elijah and Jeanette Williams and husband, Ben of Oakland, California, and Lora Jones and husband, James of O’Fallon, Illinois; four brothers, Herman Valley and wife, Elouise, Freddie Valley, Jim Valley, Jr., all of Colfax and Ilan Valley of O’Fallon, Illinois; sisters-in-law, Ella Valley of Alamogordo, New Mexico, Muelean King and Edith Dwellingham of Alexandria; brother-in-law, William Mutford of Houston, Texas; three step-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

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Maxwell, Mildred P.

Services for Mildred P. Maxwell were held Wednesday, September 5 at Bentley United Pentecostal Church with Reverend Leland Briggs, Reverend Bruce Maxwell, and Reverend Randy Briggs officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery in Bentley, under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home.

Mildred P. Maxwell, 83, of Colfax died Saturday, September 1, 2007 at her residence.

She was a member of Bentley United Pentecostal Church and a teacher with the Grant Parish School Board.

Her husband, Waylon Maxwell; parents, Dan and Bertha Page; grandson, Shane Maxwell; and granddaughter Lacy Maxwell preceded her in death.

She leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Vernon Maxwell of Vidor, Texas, Donald Joe Maxwell of Colfax, and David Maxwell of Colfax; daughters, Bettye M. Fuqua of Kirbyville, Texas, Katrina Maxwell of Colfax; brother, Donald Page of Huntsville, Alabama; sister, Geraldine Flanagan of Vidor, Texas; ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Michael Maxwell, Davey Maxwell, Orrin Maxwell, Steve Page, Bobby Flanagan, and J. Elray Lemoine.

Honorary pallbearers were Waylon Van Gossen, Jon Seigh, Vernon P. Maxwell, Colby Shane Maxwell, Ross Maxwell, James Lemoine, Elton “Dick” Maxwell, Jay Lemoine, Glynn Maxwell, L. R. “Pop” Hataway, Jerry Bell, Gary Preuett, Dale Whitstine, and Lloyd Brunson.

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Cole, Mae Belle Cross

Services for Mae Bell Cross Cole were held Tuesday, September 4 at Big Island Baptist Church with Reverend Doug Westberry and Reverend Robbin Johnson officiating. Burial was in Big Island Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home.

Mae Belle Cross Cole, 88, of Pineville died Saturday, September 1, 2007 at her residence in Pineville.

She was of the Pentecostal faith. She was a homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother.

Her husband, Lealon B. Cole; parents, Hebert G. and Zadie Reed Cross; sons, Robert Cole and Tommy Cole; and several brothers and sisters preceded her in death.

She leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Jimmie L. Cole of Jennings, Richard A. Cole of Pineville and Clifford R. Cole of Pineville; daughters, Faye Lunsford of Houston, Texas, Linda Andrus of Sulphur, JoAnn Thompson of Ball, and Catherine Reed of Pollock; brother, Clifton Cross of Alexandria; sister, Murline Rollins; twenty-four grandchildren; and twenty-three great-grandchildren.

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Poole, Mary Elizabeth Frost

Funeral services for Mary Elizabeth Poole were held on Wednesday, September 5 in the Chapel of Rush Funeral Home, Pineville with Father George Krosfield officiating. Burial was in Florida.

Mary Elizabeth Frost Poole, 73, of Ball entered eternal rest on Monday, September 3, 2007 in Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria.

Her husband, Patrick N. Poole; mother Marion W. Brown; stepfather, William Brown; father, George W. Frost, Sr.; stepmother, Josephine V. Frost; brother, Jack Frost; and grandson, Stefan S. Gillespie preceded her in death.

She leaves to cherish her memory her six sons, Michael Poole of Illinois, David Poole and wife, Nelda of Pollock, Lawrence Poole of Tennessee, Gary Poole and wife, Gail of Virginia, Dug Poole and wife, Synthia of Florida, and Will Poole and wife, Gisteen of Florida; three daughters, Patrice Witney and husband, Paul of Florida, Georgia Maas and husband, Bradley of Spain, and Elizabeth Poole and husband, Chris of Ball; twenty-three grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and her two precious babies, Rambo and Chico.

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2007 August 30 Grant Parish Obituaries

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Miles, Allen P.

Funeral services for Allen P. Miles were held Tuesday, August 28 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville with Brother Wilburn Walker officiating. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Ball under the direction of Hixson Brothers, Pineville with Military Honors provided by the Alexandria/Pineville Honor Guard.

Allen P. Miles, 82, of Pollock died Saturday, August 25, 2007 at Rapides Regional Medical Center.

He was a retired wholesale building material salesman. He was a United States Navy veteran of WWII having served in the Pacific. He was also a Mason and a member of the Kingsville Baptist Church.

His parents, Allen Miles and Oda Bell Webb Parker and a sister, Louise Pledger preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 59 years, Margie Lemmons Miles; two daughters, Candy Schubert and husband, Clarence and Denise Fenner and husband, Ron; a grandson, Nic Traylor and a great-grandson, Allen Traylor.

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Crayon, Eric Michael

August 14, 1946 – August 16, 2007

Mike Crayon, 61, a loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2016 Willis Lane, Keller. Burial was at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park.

Mike was a graduate of Northwestern State University with a B.S. in Math. He retired from the Navy as a captain where he was a P-3 Orion pilot. Mike also retired from American Airlines as a captain-pilot after 30 years.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Mary Methvin Crayon; children, Lance Matthew Crayon, Amy Melissa Crayon-Harrison and husband, Michael, Jennifer Jolene Crayon and Luke Michael Crayon; grandchildren, Clotile, Drum, Emlin Harrison; sisters, Sue Sanford of Azle, Enis Miller of Lafayette, La. and Karol Stroschein of Loveland, Colo.; and numerous other family members.

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Blackburn, Dorothy Marie Walker

Funeral services for Dorothy Marie Walker Blackburn were held Tuesday, August 28 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Pineville with Reverend Charles Hutzler, her pastor for more than 18 years, officiating. Lawrence Bynog delivered the eulogy and Chaplain Jason Woodard offered prayer. John Frank Reeves performed the singing of two songs. Interment was in Dry Prong Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Pineville.

Dorothy Marie Walker Blackburn, 91, died Sunday, August 26, 2007 in her Alexandria home. She was born in Crystal City, Texas on May 16, 1916 to Charles Ray and Sue Hall Walker. Her story is of a life well lived.

She graduated from Bossier High School in 1933. In school, she was active in sports and played on the basketball team. She married her childhood sweetheart, Ruben Ellis Blackburn. They were married for 49 years and had one child, Ruth Carolyn.

She was a licensed beautician in Hobbs, New Mexico. Later a life-long passion and hobby of collecting dolls blossomed into a business.

In Grant Parish, she became an avid gardener and was active in several Garden Clubs. Her knowledge of horticulture became renowned in Grant Parish.

She worked as a postal clerk in Bentley at the U.S. Post Office for several years. She owned and operated Blackburn’s Mini Market, a small old-fashioned country store in Bentley for one year. In addition, she delivered newspapers for several routes spanning decades in New Mexico and Louisiana.

For more than 50 years she was an active member in Home Maker’s Clubs in Texas, New Mexico, and Louisiana. Some of her special projects included making quilts for veterans and orphans. She also made teddy bears to donate to local police departments to give to children in crisis situations. She was a member of Patience Quilters, the Alexandria Doll Club, the Williana Night Lights, and a member of Alpine First Baptist Church in Tioga. For several years she served as a Bentley community correspondent for the Colfax Chronicle and a freelance writer for the Red River Journal. She loved to cook, loved to visit doll shops and museums, and enjoyed festivals, but was happiest outside in her beautiful gardens. An enchanting storyteller, she held audiences captive with tales of her childhood or her early married years with life on a farm in Texas. She was a long-time resident of Bentley and Williana. Recently she made a new home in Alexandria.

Her husband, Ruben Ellis Blackburn, her parents, Charles and Sue Hall Walker; one sister, Gem Walker and two brothers, Dr. Jimmy M. Walker, and Tom Kenneth Walker preceded her in death.

She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Ruth Carolyn Blakeley of Alexandria; two sisters, Jerry Lane of Galt, California and Patty Morris of Turlock, California; two sisters-in-law, Lee Walker of Mission, Texas and Jo Walker of Lexington, Kentucky; her four grandchildren, Marcus Blakeley and wife, Doris of Alexandria, Holly Jo Linzay and husband, Rodney of Forest Hill, Joel Blakeley and wife Janet of Bossier City, and Bonnie Beran and husband, Michael of Bossier City; four great-grandchildren, Travis Blakeley of Logan, Utah, Ashton Blakeley of Bossier City, Chance Beran and Mikey Beran of Bossier City; and one great-great-grandchild, Mykayla Blakeley of Logan, Utah.

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Garrett, Betty Lynn White

Betty Lynn White Garrett, 69, a native of Georgetown, and a long-time resident of Park Forest, Illinois, died Saturday, August 25, 2007, in the Hospice Unit at St. John’s Hospital, after a long battle with lung cancer.

Friends may visit with the family at the Zion Baptist Church in Georgetown, On Friday, August 31, 2007 beginning at 9:00 AM, with services to follow at 11:00 AM, with Rev. Arnold Norsworthy and Rev. Ray Self officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield.

She is survived by her daughter, Susanne Garrett of Park Forest, and New York City; and her former husband, Dr. George Garrett of Manhattan, Illinois. She is also survived by her sisters, Bonna Faye White and husband Floyd of Baton Rouge, and Sue Frances White of New Iberia; a brother, Dr. Stanley White and wife Nora, of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and a sister-in-law, Marcile England, of Baton Rouge. She is also survived by her nieces, Perri White, Dallas, Texas, and Erin White McDermott and husband John, and nephew, Robert White, Jr., and wife Kristen, all of Tulsa; two great-nephews, Douglas McDermott, Tulsa, and Eric England and wife, Kathleen, of Baton Rouge; and four great-nieces, Sarah Catherine and Caroline White, and Eleanor McDermott, Tulsa, and Melissa England Caroll and husband Chris, of Raleigh, North Carolina.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George White, and Nettie England White, of Georgetown; a brother, Gaston England; and two nephews, Richard and Matthew England, of Baton Rouge.

Mrs. Garrett is a Graduate of Georgetown High School, Northwestern State College, and the Baton Rouge General School of Nursing. She spent more than 20 years as an operating room nurse; and almost 20 years as an accountant.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home, Zion Baptist Church, St. Jude, or any favorite charity.

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Self, Jewell Merle Linebarger

Funeral services for Jewell Merle Linebarger Self will be Wednesday, August 29 in the Chapel of Holman-Howe Funeral Home in Seymour, Missouri. Graveside services will be held in Rivermont Memorial Gardens, Springfield, Missouri under the direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home.

Jewell Merle Linebarger Self, 93, of Seymour, Missouri, formerly of New Prospect Community, Dry Prong passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2007 in St. John’s Medical Center, Springfield, Missouri, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on September 15, 1913 in Huff, Arkansas, to the union of Charles and Emma Fowler Linebarger. She was known to most as “Ma Jewell” and was dearly loved by family, friends, and community. She enjoyed traveling, crocheting, and being a little mischievous. During World War II she served her country by working at an aircraft plant in California as a riveter. While employed at Piccadilly Cafeteria in Memphis, Tennessee, she met and later married her husband, Ralph E. Self, Sr., on March 16, 1949. They enjoyed 58 wonderful years together.

She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Ralph Self, Sr.; sons, Ralph Self, Jr. and wife, Kriss and Jerome Allgood and wife, Mae; daughter, Linda Self Bodie and husband, David; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; two brothers and two sisters.

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Thompson, Mary Timonee Morrison

Memorial services for Mary Timonee Morrison Thompson were held Sunday, August 26 at First Baptist Church, Pollock with Pastor Nick Taylor officiating.

Mary Timonee Morrison Thompson, 87, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2007 in Riverside Hospital, Alexandria.

She was a resident of Pollock.

Her husband, Reginald Thompson; two sons, Ronald and Gary Thompson; grandson, Darryl Thompson; and her parents, Edward Insley and Bama Barrett Morrison preceded her in death.

She leaves to cherish her memory her brother, Insley Morrison and wife, Jane of Pollock; two daughter-in-law, Arlene Thompson of Winnfield and Margarita Thompson of Monterrey, Mexico; three granddaughters, Nikki Chariter, Vanessa Thompson, and Susan Thompson; one great-granddaughter Casey Melik; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the floral fund at First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 309, Pollock, LA 71467.

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Buchanan, Robert C. “Buck” Sr.

Services for Robert C. “Buck” Buchanan, Sr. were held Thursday, August 23 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville with Cathy Buchanan officiating. Burial was in Colfax Cemetery.

Robert C. “Buck” Buchanan, Sr., 76, of Colfax passed away Monday, August 20, 2007 in his residence.

He was a member of the Teamsters Union, the NRA, and was an avid card player and deer hunter. He was a Navy veteran.

His parents, Julius Carr Buchanan, Sr. and Nona Bell Brown Buchanan; brothers, W. “Bill” Buchanan, Hugh B. Buchanan, Colby Buchanan, and J. C. Buchanan; and sister, Frances B. Hutchins preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Audrey T. Buchanan of Colfax; sons, Robert C. Buchanan, Jr., of Asheville, North Carolina, Richard T. Knight and wife, Lois of Cleveland, Texas, and Donald E. Buchanan and wife, Cathy of Woodworth; daughters, Nona F. Buchanan of Johnson City, Tennessee, and Kathy Vriezelaar and husband, Dean of Prairie City, Iowa; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, Shriner Hospital for Crippled and Burned Children, 3100 Samford Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71103, American Cancer Society, 1450 Peterman Drive, Suite B, Alexandria, LA 71301, or the charity of your choice.

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Slaughter, Clyde E. “Jake”

Services for Clyde E. “Jake” Slaughter were held Saturday, August 25 at St. Edward Catholic Church, Fishville with Father Keith Ishmael officiating. Burial was in Pollock Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Brothers, Pineville.

Clyde E. “Jake” Slaughter, 50, of Bentley passed away Thursday, August 23, 2007 in LSU Health Sciences Center.

He was a member of First Baptist Church, Pollock. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and uncle.

During his working career he worked Trunkline Gas Co. for 17 years, and then for the last 11 years Maxwell Electric.

His father, Clyde E. Slaughter preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Connie Harrison Slaughter of Bentley; daughters, Eva Olene Slaughter of Bentley, Martha Elizabeth “Lizzie” Slaughter of Bentley, and Abbey Lane Slaughter of Bentley; mother, Martha Holt Slaughter of Pineville; brothers, James “Jimbo” Slaughter of Colfax and Michael Lane Slaughter of Cozumel; several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to St. Edward Catholic Church, Hwy. 8, Pollock, LA 71467.

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Duncan, Leroy

Services for Leroy Duncan were held on Saturday, August 25 at Hopewell Baptist Church, Colfax with the Rev. Kendall Francois officiating. Burial was in Farenzie Cemetery, Colfax under the direction of Gonzaque-Williams Mortuary.

Leroy Duncan, 70, of Colfax died August 18, 2007 at Colfax Reunion Nursing Rehabilitation Center.

His father, Allen Duncan, mother, Ida Ware Duncan; sisters, Thelma Swafford and Marguerite Sapp preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his memory his sons, Larry Davis of Colfax, Deverett Gerard Vercher of Baton Rouge, and Mack Aaron of Houston, Texas; daughters, Bertha Abraham of Houston, Texas and Gena Jones of Colfax; brother, Henry Duncan of Houston, Texas; sisters, Joyce Armstead of Compton, California, Mary Williams of Alexandria, and Linda Davidson of Colfax; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

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2007 August 23 Grant Parish Obituaries

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Campbell, Jackie Dale

Memorial services for Jackie Dale Campbell were held Saturday, August 18 in the Chapel of Rush Funeral Home, Pineville with Reverend Russell Cobb officiating.

Jackie Dale Campbell, 74, of Pollock entered eternal rest on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 in Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria.

He was a native of Oklahoma and a longtime resident of Central Louisiana. He was a retired drilling foreman in the oilfield industry. He was a member of the Word of Grace Church, Pineville. He was a U.S. Army Veteran.

He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 41 years, Yvonne Poston Campbell of Pollock; three sons, Earl Campbell of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Kevin Campbell and wife, Flora of Perryton, Texas, and Randy Foreman and wife, Tommie Lynn of Pensacola, Florida; one daughter, Promise Currie of Pollock; one brother, Bob Campbell and wife, JoAnn of Ardmore, Oklahoma; one sister, Nedra Foster of Scottsdale, Arizona; ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

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Krischke, Maurice L.

Services for Maurice L. Krischke were held Monday, August 20 in the Chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Ball with Rev. Dub Carson officiating. Interment was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Ball under the direction of Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Ball.

Maurice L. Krischke, 74, of Pollock passed away Thursday, August 16, 2007 in the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Alexandria.

He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and a member of Pinehurst Baptist Church, Ball. He was a simple man who led a simple life and loved his dogs.

His parents, William Krischke, Sr., and Willie Mae Burns Krischke; two brothers, Harold Lee Krischke, Jr., and William A. Krischke; and one son, Dawson J. Krischke preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Maurice L. Krischke, Jr., of Pollock, Cheryl A. Johnson and husband, Billy P. of Texas City, Texas, Waynoaka Drake and husband, Norman of Pollock, and Marty Lee Krischke and wife, Kim of Ball and four grandchildren, Josh Drake, Devon Drake, Hailey Krischke, and Laiken Krischke.

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Peterson, Shirley

Funeral services for Shirley Peterson were held Monday, August 20 in the White Oaks Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Marcus Wade officiating. Interment was in Butter Cemetery in Forest Hill under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home, Oakdale.

Shirley Peterson, 62, of Forest Hill entered eternal rest on Friday, August 17, 2007 in Alexandria.

She was born on March 24, 1945 to the union of Willie and Rose Lee Scarbrough in Vernon Parish. She was a loving homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

Her parents, Willie Scarbrough and Rose Lee Edwards Scarbrough; one son, Chris Purdion; and one brother, Nelson Scarbrough preceded her in death.

She leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband, Roy Peterson of Forest Hill; two sons, Donald Purdion and Russell Petersen both of Forest Hill; two daughters, Rebecca Randall of Pollock and Melissa Petersen of Forest Hill; three grandchildren, Dillon Purdion of Rayne, Zayne Randall of Pollock, and Ava Petersen of Forest Hill; two brothers, Joe Scarbrough of Oakdale and Milton Scarbrough of DeRidder; and a host of family and friends.

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Williamson, Arliss “Panhandle” “Pops” Sr.

Funeral services for Arliss “Panhandle” “Pops” Williamson, Sr., were held Tuesday, August 21 in Beulah Baptist Church in Georgetown with Rev. Lamar Carpenter officiating. Interment was in Beulah Cemetery, Georgetown under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield.

Arliss Ray Williamson, Sr., 76 of Georgetown passed away Friday, August 17, 2007 in the Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield.

He was a member of Beulah Baptist Church and served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a great husband, father, and grandfather.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Glenda Driskill Williamson of Georgetown; one daughter, Mendy Turnbo and husband, Jeff of Ball; two step-daughters, Helen McBroom and husband, Randy of Sikes, and Gayle Bentry of Dry Prong; three sons, Ray Williamson and wife, Sheila of Georgetown, Tim Williamson and wife, Jamie of Georgetown, and John Williamson and wife, Dennette of Ball; one sister, Elsie Mae Self of Georgetown; seventeen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Tommy Hand, Bobby Bruce, Ed Williams, Keith Pritchard, Marty Maloy, and Richie King.

Honorary pallbearers were Ernest “Hornet” Dunn, Nick Corley, and Earl Self, Jr.

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Meshell, Roger Lee

Services for Roger Lee Meshell were held Wednesday, August 22 in Colfax First Pentecostal Church, Colfax with Rev. Wayne Setliff, Rev. Roland George, Rev. Jamie Edwards, and Rev. Kevin Bynog officiating. Burial was in Flatwoods Cemetery, Flatwoods under the direction of Kramer of Colfax.

Roger Lee Meshell, 40 of Colfax died Monday, August 20, 2007 in Rapides Regional Medical Center.

He was a loving and devoted husband. He was a man of God who always told the truth. He was a talented musician who used his talents to glorify the Lord.

His parents, J. D. Meshell and Gladys Mae Savel Meshell and one brother, James Meshell preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his memory include his wife of ten years, Tamatha Meshell of Colfax; three sisters, Mary Meshell of Thibodaux, CeCe Meshell of Shreveport, and Brenda Meshell of Mississippi; three brothers, Johnny Meshell of Fisher, Kenneth Meshell of Shreveport, and Thomas Meshell of Forest Hill; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and church family members.

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2007 August 16 Grant Parish Obituaries

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Duncan, Jeanie

Funeral services for Jeanie Duncan were held Wednesday, August 15 in the Chapel of Rush Funeral Home, Pineville with Reverend Bennie Hollingsworth officiating. Burial was in Bradford Cemetery, Big Island.

Jeanie Duncan, 34, of Colfax entered eternal rest on Saturday, August 11, 2007 in her residence in Colfax.

She enjoyed life, music, and spending time with her family.

Her brother, Buck Mabou preceded her in death.

She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, B. W. Duncan of Colfax; one daughter, Stephanie Moncivals of Colfax; two sons, Epher “Piyo” Moncivais and Roy Lee Mabou, both of Colfax; one step-daughter, Dana Weems of Creola; three step-sons, Brent Duncan of Vidor, Texas, Chuck Duncan of Vidor, Texas, and Chris Duncan of Lakeland, Florida; her parents, Roy and Shirley Mabou of Ball, Barbara and Vernon Naquin of Houma; grandparents, George Holden of Alexandria and Norma Mabou of Alexandria; five, brothers, James Lee Mabou of Ball, Vincent Mabou of Houma, Paul Pomes, Jr. of Centerpoint, Mark Cotton of Houma and Vernon Naquin of Houma; seven sisters, Toy Naquin of Houma, Tammy Naquin of Houma, GiGi Pomes of Ball, Rebecca Wilborn of Deville, Tina Ilene Mabou of Alexandria, Charmane Cotton of Alexandria, and Stacy Cotton of Houma; and eleven grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Steve Weems, Paul Pace, Jr., Chris Mabou, Jerry Mabou, Britt Holden, and Sherman Cotton.

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Whitstine, Roy C.

Funeral services for Roy C. Whitstine were held Tuesday, August 14 in Bentley United Pentecostal Church, Bentley with Reverend Leland Briggs, Reverend Bruce Maxwell and Reverend Lloyd Whitman officiating. Burial was in Whitstine Cemetery, Colfax under the direction of Rush Funeral Home.

Roy C. Whitstine, 83 of Colfax entered eternal rest on Saturday, August 11, 2007 in his residence in Colfax.

In his earlier years he was a singer, musician and writer with his own weekly radio program in Alexandria, La., along with earlier recordings. He performed with local groups like Ebbin Johnson and The Jones Boys, etc., and also sang in churches with his wife, Almarie. He was a promoter of Robert and Charles, The Whitstine Brothers from their early years on the TV programs “Search For Talent” and later on “Country Time,” which eventually launched the brothers to the Grand Ole Opry and record contract with Rounder Records, which made him very proud. He became friends with Opry announcer Hairl Hensley, Ricky and Sharon Skaggs, The Whites, and Allison Krauss.

He was a retired logger. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and trapping. He was a Coach for the O. K. Lakers softball team. He was a Constable in Grant Parish for approximately 16 years. He was a devoted husband, Dad, and friend. He loved the 40-acres farm he raised his family on and was always willing to help a neighbor in need. He had a great love for Israel and the Jewish people and a very strong faith in God.

His parents, Simmie Whitstine and Margaret Paul; one son, Robert Whitstine preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 64 years, Almarie Johnson Whitstine of Colfax; five sons, Charles Whitstine of Hendersonville, Tennessee, Buddy Whitstine of Many, Earl David Whitstine of Pineville, Wiley Whitstine of Dry Prong, and Dale Whitstine of Colfax; three daughters, Sissy Rousseau of Dry Prong, Shirley Klein of Colfax, and Darlene Delaney of Pollock; eleven brothers, Sam Whitstine of Dry Prong, Cleveland Whitstine of Oakdale, R. J. Whitstine of Glenmora, Jimmy Whitstine of Glenmora, R. L. Whitstine of Glenmora, Shorty Whitstine of Cleveland, Texas, Kenneth Whitstine of Georgia, Gerald Wayne Whitstine of Glenmora, Elwood Paul of Pineville, Aaron Paul, Jr., of Oakdale and Gerald Paul of Oakdale; five sisters, Vernie Miller of DeRidder, Ruby Echols of Glenmora, Evelyn Longphree of Shreveport, Brenda Belgard of Glenmora, and Melba Jean Henry of Oakdale; thirty-one grandchildren and fifty-four great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were his sons, Charles Whitstine, Buddy Whitstine, Earl David Whitstine, Wiley Whitstine, and Dale Whitstine.

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Middleton, “Nicky” Alton W.

Graveside services for “Nicky” Alton W. Middleton were held Saturday, August 11 in Frazier Cemetery, under the direction of Magnolia Funeral Home, Alexandria. A prayer service was Friday, August 10 in Magnolia Funeral Home with Rev. Dub Carson.

“Nicky” Alton W. Middleton, 72, passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at Christus St. Frances Cabrini Medical Center.

He was in the U. S. Army and a Korean War Veteran. He was employed at Shell Oil Company in Denver City, Texas. He studied at Southern State University in Magnolia, Arkansas for two years, then studied at Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science and graduated in 1963 receiving a degree for Embalming and Funeral Directing. He began his career as a funeral director at Bailey Mortuary in Haynesville and continuing at Gay’s Funeral Home in Oak Grove, First National Funeral Home in Lake Providence and Alexandria. In 1967 he became a Louisiana State Trooper and retired in 1984 with a rank of Lieutenant. After retirement, he was employed by the Town of Ball as city policeman, and then became the manager of Magnolia Funeral Home until time of death.

His parents, Alton Worth and Mary Victoria Middleton; sister, Billie Rhodes; brothers, Max Middleton and Don Middleton preceded him in death.

He leaves to treasure his memory his wife of 53 ½ years, Mattie Fomby Middleton of Ball; daughter, Peggy Jo Middleton of Pollock; son, Dennis Middleton of Ball; his beloved pets, MayBelle, Jerry, Pretty Boy, and Sweet Ti; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers were Deanna Gremillion, Coy Gremillion, Kim Scheyer, Jody Smith, Cotton Statton, and Sam Smith.

Honorary pallbearers were Jerry Sarpy, Rev. Dub Carson, Dr. Bud Turk, Frank Turk, Dr. John F. Lorio, David Neumann, Bob Beene, Lewis Dendy, and the Louisiana State Police.

Memorial may be made to 1 Wish Foundation with Louisiana State Police, 1710 Odom Street, Alexandria, LA 71301 in memory of Nicky Middleton.

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Watkins, Ameal Sr.

Services for Ameal Watkins, Sr., were held Tuesday, August 14 at Big Mount Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Roosevelt Lair officiating. Burial was in Raven Camp Cemetery under the direction of Gonzaque-Williams Mortuary.

Ameal Watkins, Sr., 75, of Colfax passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at DuBois Hospital.

He was a member of Big Mount Zion Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and sang in the choir.

His wife, Thelma Richardson Watkins; mother Cora Valley Watkins; father, Eugene “Mouse” Watkins; brothers, Handy Watkins, and Roosevelt Watkins; sister, Lillian Sykes preceded him in death.

Those left to cherish his memory include his daughters, Jessie Watkins Foster of Baton Rouge, Sharon Watkins Sykes of Brandon, Florida, Joyce Watkins Peterson of Stafford, Virginia, Timika Watkins Tilford of Texas City, Texas; sons, Charles Ray Watkins of Alexandria, Ameal Watkins, Jr., of Baton Rouge, and Ronnie Watkins of Cincinnati, Ohio; brothers, Elvin Watkins and Rev. Otha L. Watkins, both of Colfax, sisters, Clara Williams of Shreveport, Irene Viverette of Chicago, Illinois, Harriett Loyd of Colfax, Veola Loyd of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; special friend, Dora Turnbull; fourteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

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Corley, Coleen A.

Funeral services for Coleen A. Corley were held Tuesday, August 14 in Lincecum Baptist Church with Reverend Jim Winegeart officiating. Interment was in Lincecum Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home.

Coleen A. Corley, 83 of Pollock, born February 21, 1924 in Selma, Louisiana, and passed away Saturday, August 11, 2007 in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, Alexandria.

Her first husband of twenty-five years, H. G. Douglass; second husband of twenty-eight years, Hershel E. Corley; one grandchild, Terri Ann Lowry; parents, John B. and Lucinda C. Morrison; five brothers, and two sisters preceded her in death.

She leaves to cherish her memory include her two daughters, Peggy Evans and husband, Calvin “Speck” and Jenny Corley and husband, Hershel; three grandchildren, Laura Traylor and husband, Virgil, Debbie Durham and husband, Todd, and Shari Kirtland and husband, Ty; eight great-grandchildren, Christy Traylor “Sissy,” Ashley Traylor “Little Bit,” Emily Traylor “Tiny Bit,” C. J. Fussell and wife, Crystal, Dustin Fussell, Kade Durham, Logan Durham “Little Red,” and Abbi Kirtland; four great-great-grandchildren, Donald, Chloe, Haden, and Hannah; and special nieces and nephews.

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Shaw, David Charlton

Graveside services for David Charlton Shaw were held Sunday, August 12 at Mt. Zion Cemetery near Montgomery with Rev. Gladys Miller officiating under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield.

David Charlton Shaw, 81 of Montgomery passed away Friday, August 10, 2007 at the Riverside Hospital in Alexandria.

He was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and he served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 53 years, Velma Hamberlin Shaw of Montgomery; three cousins, Evelyn Riffe, Margaret Miller, and Susie Miller, all of Winnfield.

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Cedus, James Lillian “Babe”

Services for James Lillian “Babe” Cedus were held Sunday, August 12 in St. Patrick Catholic Church, Montgomery with Rev. James Foster and Rev. Mathew Thayil officiating. Interment was in Alexandria Memorial Gardens, Alexandria under the direction of Kramer of Colfax.

James Lillian “Babe” Cedus, 74, of Montgomery died Friday, August 10, 2007 in his residence.

He was a devoted catholic and member of St. Patrick Catholic Church of Montgomery for the past 10 years, serving on the Altar Society, Council Committee, and the Finance Committee. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a talented electrician serving the community for 55 years. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and a friend to many who knew him.

His parents, Lillian Cedus and Laura Marie Thomasee Cedus and two sons, Michael and Paul Cedus preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 29 years, Margie Chelette DuBois Cedus of Montgomery; two sons, Bill Cedus and wife, Melody of Sieper and Charles Cedus and wife, LaDonna of Calcasieu; one daughter, Laura Cedus Burch and husband, Donnie of Dry Prong; three step-sons, Douglas DuBois and wife, Theresa DuBois of Colfax, Glen DuBois and wife, Lisa of Pineville and Leslie DuBois and wife, Janet of Calcasieu; two step-daughters, Ruth DuBois Wilson and husband, James of Alexandria and Nina DuBois of Montgomery; one sister, Theresa Bordelon of Pineville; 22 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Michael Cedus, Brandon Cedus, James Burch, DeWayne Chelette, Huey DuBois, and Edgar Arnold.

Honorary pallbearers were Joe Phillips, Jimmy DeRamus, Charles Bouchie, and Lawrence Dubois.

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Stephens, Drew Parks

Memorial services for Drew Parks Stephens were held Sunday, August 12 in the Chapel of John Kramer & Son Funeral Home, Alexandria. Interment was in Greenwood Memorial Park, Pineville.

Drew Parks Stephens, 95, was born February 12, 1912 on a farm in Grant Parish near Alexandria. He was the youngest of three boys, to Kenna and Maude Poole Stephens. He died Tuesday, August 7, 2007 after a long and happy life.

He proudly served his country in the U. S. Navy during World War II. He returned from WWII and moved his family to Baton Rouge where he spent his life until he was 87 years of age. During those years he was employed by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture as Chief Accountant and Executive Assistant in Charge of the Fiscal Office, until his retirement in 1975. He was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church in Baton Rouge and lived his life by Christian example. In recent years he lived in Spring and Houston, Texas near his daughter and family. He was a loving and devoted Christian husband and grandfather.

His wife, Clara Vermaelen Stephens; his parents, Kenna and Maude Poole Stephens; two brothers, Wilmer Ray Stephens and Russell Kenna Stephens preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Linda Stephens Mathews and husband, Bernard “Chip”; granddaughter, Kenna Colleen Mathews Galloway and husband, Matthew; numerous extended family and friends.

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Hernandez, James Carol

Memorial services for James Carol Hernandez were held Saturday, August 11 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Alexandria with Reverend Bruce Miller officiating under the direction of Rush Funeral Home.

James Carol Hernandez, 75 of Montgomery entered eternal rest on Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at his residence in Montgomery.

He was a retired nuts and bolts salesman and worked for J. C. Penny. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran.

His son, James Carol Hernandez, Jr.; two brothers, Henry Hernandez and Huey Hernandez preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his memory one son, William Louis Hernandez and wife, Jennifer of Caldwell, Texas; five sisters, Camille Smith of Alexandria, Ivy Hernandez of Pineville, Cecile Thomisee of Alexandria, Mae Baum of Tioga and Mildred Prothro of Lena; and one grandchild, Wilbert Louis Hernandez.

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Davis, Jane Lorenson

Graveside services for Jane Lorenson Davis were held Saturday, August 11 at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery in Fifth Ward, with Sister Renee Shiflet officiating. Burial was under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Pineville.

Jane Lorenson Davis, 71, of Alexandria entered eternal rest on Thursday, August 9, 2007 in Dubuis Hospital, Alexandria.

She was a native of Southern Pines, North Carolina. She was a retired bookkeeper.

She leaves to cherish her memory one daughter, Mary Waters and husband, William of Bentley; one son, William Russell Ivey of Sunset, Louisiana; and two grandchildren, April Deene and William Waters, Jr.

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