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Story Archives: Obituaries published on Oct. 9, 2008


Obituaries published on Oct. 9, 2008
posted Thursday, October 9th, 2008 @ 11:07 amE-mail Story E-mail Story | Print Story Print Story 
Adrian Berry Jr.
Mr. Adrian Henry Berry, Jr., 58, passed away on Tuesday evening, Sept. 30, 2008.
A private graveside service was held at Mount Vernon Cemetery in West Monroe.
Survivors include his daughter, Shannon Berry Teagarden; son, Adrian Henry Berry III; son-in-law Gary Teagarden; and granddaughter Marigny Elizabeth Teagarden; his mother, Nellie Simmons Berry; sister, Wanda Berry Cantrell; and brother, Donald James Berry. He was preceded in death by his father, Adrian Henry Berry Sr.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital are preferred.
Online condolences: www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

Eva Lois Lawhon Bishop
Mrs. Eva Bishop, 86, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, surrounded by her loving family.
Her funeral was at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, at Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of West Monroe with Bro. R.C. Smith, David Wilson and Bro. Rick McPhearson officiating. Interment was in Monroe Memorial Park. Visitation was Wednesday evening.
She was preceded in death by her husband, T.J. Bishop; parents, Lottie and Barney Lawhon; sisters, Molly Joiner and Ethel Bearden; and brother, S.B. Lawhon.
Survivors include her daughters, Charlotte Smith and husband, R.C., and Carolyn Wilson and husband, David; granddaughters, Cynthia McPhearson and husband, Rick; Melinda Hardey and husband, Mitch; Sharon Drumwright and husband, Jim; grandsons, Robert Smith and wife, Jennifer, Jesse Wilson and wife, Krystal, and Stephen Wilson and wife, Kristen; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren with two more on the way.
Pallbearers were her grandsons, Robert Smith, Jesse Wilson, Stephen Wilson, James Drumwright, Andrew Drumright and Mitchell Hardey Jr. Honorary pallbearers were Kyle Swancey, Rick McPhearson, Jim Drumwright, Mitch Hardey, Bubba Dupree, Mark McClure and Dan Tily.
Donations may be made to Samaritan's Purse or Mercy Ministries.
Online condolences: www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

Charles Ray Carter
Memorial services for Charles Ray Carter, infant, of Monroe, were at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at St. Francis Medical Center Chapel, with Father James Dominic officiating. Private interment was held under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe.
He was born Monday, Sept. 29, in Monroe and died on Tuesday, Sept. 30, September 30. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Charles R. Carter.
Survivors include his parents, Agatha Marie Gallion and Charles Daniel Carter; grandmother, Susan Marie Carter; grandparents, Jackie L. Gallion and James E. Gallion; and great-grandparents, Don L. Carter, Patsy Carter, Jan Brough and Victoria Lacour.
Online condolences: www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

Owen Eugene Cobb
Mr. Owen Eugene "Gene" Cobb, 72 of Eros, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe.
His funeral was at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe with Rev. Dub Massey officiating. Burial was at Clarks Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in West Monroe. Visitation was Friday evening.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Blanche and Owen Cobb; brother, Larry Cobb; and nephew, Barry Walters.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Patsy H. Cobb; children, Donna Siddon, David Cobb and his wife, Regina, Karen Shepherd, and Danny Cobb and his wife, Debra; grandchildren, Ashley White, Dara Cobb, Andrea Cobb, Lauren Cobb, Michaela Siddon, Skyler Shepherd; great-grandson, Joshua Reece White; sister, Barbara Walters and her husband, James; niece, Connie Walker; and nephews, Mike Walters and Patrick Walters.
Pallbearers were Dr. Warren Daniel, Dr. Doug Liles, Kerry Wayne Johnson, Howard Shepherd, Michael Little, Eric Little and Andrew Whitaker.
Online condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.

Dovie Pearl Cupit
Mrs. Dovie Pearl Cupit, 65, of Monroe, left this life on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008.
Her funeral was at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Doyle Adams officiating. Interment was in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation was Friday evening.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Bubby Cupit and her mother, Nelly Pearl Cupit.
Survivors include one son, Duane Bradshaw and wife, Karen; grandchildren, Kiersten, August, Tara, Alexa, Jennifer and Staci; her beloved brother, Milton Cupit; and sister, Mollie Korn and husband, Arthur.
Pallbearers were Tim Thomisee, Gerold Brown, Paul Huff, Vickery Smith, Mike Hart and John Rollinson. Honorary pallbearers were Jay Corrent and Duane Bradshaw.
Online condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.

Charlotte Ethridge
Mrs. Charlotte Ethridge, 54, of Monroe, passed away at her home on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008.
Memorial services were at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church with Rev. J. Roddy Taylor officiating.
She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Evans Ethridge and her sister, Rena M. Ethridge.
Survivors include her mother, Charlotte M. Ethridge; brothers, Dick Ethridge and wife, Pat, and Bill Ethridge and wife, Susan; her "special children," Richard Ethridge and wife, Jessica, Ainslee Ethridge Peters and husband, Ben, Sarah Ethridge Bagwell and husband, Curry, Grant Ethridge and wife, Barrie, Stuart Ethridge, and Stephen Ethridge and wife, Jamie; seven great nieces; one nephew; and special friend, Mike Glover.
Honorary pallbearers were Richard Ethridge, Atephen Ethridge, Grant Ethridge, Stuart Ethridge, Ben Peters and Curry Bagwell.
Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Monroe or a charity of your choice.
Online condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.

Irene Grant
Mrs. Irene Grant, 87, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008.
Her funeral was at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with Rev. William Smith officiating. Interment was in Little Star Cemetery in Kelly. Visitation was Wednesday evening.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jairl Grant, and two children, Shirley Ann Clark and Luther Grant.
Survivors include seven children, Geraldine Boyett, Shelba Barmes, Margie Sturgis and husband, Gene, Jack Grant and wife, Jo, Darlene Lovelady and husband, Roger, Eddie Grant and wife, Jamie, and Ricky Grant; brother, John Davis; 20 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were her grandsons.
Online condolences: www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

James George Kolokouris
Mr. James George Kolokouris, 95, of Monroe, passed away Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008.
His funeral was at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church with Father Dimitri Leuosis officiating. Interment was in Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation was Tuesday evening with a Trisagion service at 7 p.m. at the church.
Survivors include his wife, Tina Kolokouris; two daughters, Gloria Marshall and husband, Melvin, of Houston, Texas, and Irene Hill and husband, Frank, of Monroe; brother, Anthon Kolokouris of San Francisco, Calif.; and a number of grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were his grandsons.
Online condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.

John William "Billy" Ledbetter
Funeral services for Mr. John William "Billy" Ledbetter, 64, of West Monroe, were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Monroe, with Rev. Larry Green and rev. J. Roddy Taylor officiating. Interment was in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.Visitation was Monday evening at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mr. Ledbetter passed away Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008. He was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Following two years at Northeast Louisiana College, now University of Louisiana at Monroe, he joined the United States Army and was discharged as a drill sergeant.
Without question, Billy was North Louisiana's favorite and most beloved entertainer. His 50-year career won the hearts and respect of people in Louisiana, Las Vegas, and all along the gulf coast.
His combination of gifts in singing, impersonations, storytelling, guitar and banjo playing, and yo-yo artistry qualifies him as a true cabaret entertainer.
Billy was a prostate cancer survivor. Through his journey with this illness, he developed a passion to mentor others. He took on an active role in helping other men diagnosed with prostate cancer to better understand their treatment options.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Peters Ledbetter; three stepchildren, Larry Green and wife, Marla, Zach Green, and Deborah Zizzi and husband, Dr. Trey Zizzi; seven stepgrandchildren, Kristina Green, Mary Kathryn Green, Luke Green, Landon Green, Hannah Zizzi, Evan Zizzi and Clay Zizzi; sister, Nancy L. Wilson and husband, Bill; brother, Bobby Ledbetter; sister-in-law, Sue Barnes; brother-in-law, Jim Peters; mother-in-law, Lora Peters; nephews and nieces, Lon Wilson and wife, Donna, John Wilson and wife, Mimi, Beckey Head and husband, Mickey, Kelley Magee and husband, Chuck, Robbie Brown and husband, Bill, Kelley Rote and husband, John, and Nancy Ramsbottom and husband, Craig.
Pallbearers were Bill Hodge, Zach Green, Lon Wilson, John Wilson, Skip Portman, Frank Nettles, Jim Reppond and Tracy Moore.
Honorary pallbearers were Gary La Master, Dr. Trey Zizzi, Coach Charlie Brown, Rich Bailey, John Windsor, Keith Babb, Coach Buck Stewart, Don Hudson, Dr. Oliver Sartor, Larry Green, Bob Kenny, Hank Bowman, Jimmy McBride, Rod Allen Payne, Van Maples, Destin Green and also, all former and current members of the Neville High School football teams.
Memorials may be made to Prostate Oncology, Xylo Med Research, 806 West Blvd. South, Columbia, MO 65203.
Online condolences: mulhearnfuneralhome.com.

Mary Jo Moreno Franklin Primm
Mrs. Mary Jo Moreno Franklin Primm, 64, of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008.
Her funeral was at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Duane Moreno officiating. Interment was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Caldwell Parish. Visitation was Thursday evening at the funeral home.
She was preceded in death by the father of her children, Bobby Joe Franklin; one daughter; her parents; and three brothers.
Survivors that she leaves to cherish her memory include three sons, Bobby L. Franklin, James Franklin, and Jody Franklin; three daughters, Pam (Hebert) Loftin, Becky (Robert) Clarkson, and Irma Moore; one sister, Elizabeth Davis; 16 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one unborn great-granddaughter; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were her grandsons.
Online condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.

Wayne Smith
Mr. Wayne Smith, 56, of Downsville, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008.
His funeral was at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, at Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe with Pastor Randy Bardwell officiating. Interment was in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Calhoun. Visitation was Sunday evening.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Cason Smith; son, Jason Smith and wife, Melanie, and Jason's mother, Jo Ann Smith; stepchildren, Clay Smith and wife, Brandi, and Casey Smith; five grandchildren; and brothers and sister, Jerry Clampit, Tommy Heath and Shelia Roberts.
Pallbearers were Matt Jones, Clay Smith, Jerry Davis, Mike Smith, Jeremy Moore and Gil Guiterrez. Honorary pallbearers were Terry Guiterrez, Don Sellers, Patrick May, Eric Crain and Butch Hibbard.
Online condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.

Janie Lea Spells
Mrs. Janie Lea Spells, 71, of Monroe, passed away Friday, Oct. 3, 2008.
Graveside services were at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, at Rhymes Cemetery in Alto with Rev. Ted Barnes officiating. Visitation was Sunday evening at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Survivors include her daughter, Sharon Sledge and husband, Robert "Bob" Sledge; granddaughter, Lauren Sledge; sister, Edna Barnes and Sarah Oliveaux; and brothers, Jay Hughes and Charlie Hughes.
Online condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.

Colleen Mayes Vines
Colleen Mayes Vines, 84, of West Monroe, passed away Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, in West Monroe.
Her funeral was at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe with Rev. Danny Trichell officiating. A private family burial followed at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe. Visitation was immediately before the service.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Vines; sister, Dorothy Washer; brother, W.H. Mayes; parents, William Mayes and Jessie Nevada Mayes; and stepmother, Ruthie Mayes.
Survivors include her beloved son, Jackie Lee Vines; daughter, Johnnie Vines Phillips and husband, Greg; granddaughter, Kenda Ducote and husband, Darren; great-granddaughter, Addison Claire Ducote; and sister, Frances Scarbrough.
Memorials may be made to "The Church" building fund, 1945 Garrett Road, Monroe, LA 71203.
Online condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.

Nelda Anne Stewart Windham
Nelda Anne Stewart Windham, 66, of Pineville and formerly of West Monroe, passed away Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, in Pineville.
Her funeral was at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, at Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe with Rev. Danny McIlveene officiating. A private family burial followed at Hasley Cemetery. Visitation was immediately before the service.
She was preceded in death by her father, Maurice Len Stewart and her brother, Charles Milton Stewart.
Survivors include her mother, Cloma Roberson Stewart and her sister, Patricia Stewart Screpetis.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the WMU at Community Baptist Church, 164 Defreese Road, West Monroe, LA 71291.
Online condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.

Mildred Mills Younse
Mildred Mills Younse, 87, of West Monroe died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at Landmark Nursing Home in West Monroe.
Her funeral was at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, at Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe with Rev. Michi Head officiating. Burial was in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens in West Monroe. Visitation was Wednesday evening.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Ethel Mills; husband, Thomas A. Younse; sisters, Ruth Beadle, Adele Hewitt, Madie Brimberry and Audrey Roberts; and brother, Claude Mills.
Survivors include her children, Tommy Younse Jr. and Susan (David) Brown, both of West Monroe; Brenda Stelly of Sulphur; grandchildren, Stacey (Doug) Cook, Ty (Leslie) Younse, Jay (Chrissy) Stelly and Brian (Amanda) Younse; great-grandchildren, Thomas Younse, Dillon Carroll, Parker Younse, Cody Younse, Taggert, Greyson and Jay Michael Stelly; and sister, Doris Schroeder.
Pallbearers were Steve Hotard, James Cooke, Claude Pratt, Donnie Cummings and Joe Waters.
Memorials may be made to the McGuire United Methodist Church in West Monroe.
Online condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.
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