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Story Archives: Obituaries published on July 16, 2009


Obituaries published on July 16, 2009
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Chuck Bergeron
Funeral services for Chuck Bergeron, 40, of West Monroe were at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 16, 2009, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe with Rev. Billy Taylor officiating. Interment was at Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens in West Monroe.
Online condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.

Lois Sanders Johns Booker
Services for Lois Sanders Johns Booker were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2009, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. John Harp and Rev. Bill Page of Brookwood Baptist Church presiding. Burial was at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.
Lois Sanders Johns Booker, 81, died July 11, 2009 at Lifecare Hospital in Shreveport, following surgery complications.
She was born Sept. 4, 1927, in Winnfield in the Gaars Mill Community. She attended Gaars Mill School and Welcome Home Baptist Church where she made a profession of faith when she was 12 years old.
As a young woman, Miss Lois managed the The College Friend, a diner on the campus of Northeast State College, where she enjoyed getting to know the Monroe community. She was encouraged to apply as a Drivers License Examiner Clerk position with the Louisiana Department of Public Safety. She was employed by the State Police Headquarters for the Monroe office and helped open the new West Monroe Office. She was a trailblazer in Louisiana politics and became the first female Supervisor for the Louisiana Department of Public Safety. For 30 years Miss Lois was known as the "Drivers License Lady." Not only did she support the role of public service officials, she entered the political arena in a bid for Alderman of West Monroe.
Lois was an active member of the First Baptist Church of West Monroe, as well as being a patron of the Monroe Little Theatre and Miss Louisiana Pageant. She was a regular volunteer for the Glenwood Hospital Ladies Auxiliary, the West Monroe Civic Center, Civil Defense, and West Monroe Lions Club. Lois was well-traveled and enjoyed a great many adventures abroad. She was a board member of Twin City Bank of West Monroe and was named as a Paul Harris Fellow for the Monroe Rotary Club. She served as a Grand High Priestess for the El Lotus Court #82 of the Ladies Oriental Shrine and the Order of the Eastern Star. Her greatest love was working for the Shriners Hospitals. She organized endless parties and hand-made needed bags and quilts for the patients. She enjoyed being Mrs. Claus for their annual Christmas party at the Shriners Hospital in Shreveport.
After moving next door to daughter Jo in Shreveport in 1991, Lois became a vital part of the Southern Hills community. She was a member of Brookwood Baptist Church. Lois was an accomplished seamstress and an avid LSU fan. She has always been known for her generosity to others. Her greatest gift to all around her was her never-ending positive spirit of encouragement, love, and support. She counted everything as a blessing and never let others forget how fortunate they were.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Viola and Chester Sanders, first husband, Elmer Johns, and second husband, Lewis (P.L.) Booker, and brothers, Robert Sanders, Derald Sanders, Chester Sanders, Jr. and Charles Sanders, and grandson, Richard Alexander.
Survivors include her daughter Jo and husband Gene Rhymes of Shreveport; grand-daughters, Rhonda and husband Todd Alexander of Stephenville, Texas and Shelly Barrett of Bossier City; great-grandchildren, Jennifer Coutee of Weatherford, Texas, and Josh Barrett of Bossier City; brothers, Garland and wife Udene Sanders, Don and wife Etta Sanders, sister Doyce and husband George Garner, sisters-in-law Norene Sanders and Bobbie Sanders, numerous nieces and nephews, and many loving friends.
The family extends special thanks and gratitude to Dr.Tim Nicholls and all of the loving, caring employees of Lifecare Hospital in Shreveport.
Memorials can be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children in Shreveport.
Visitation was on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 from noon until service time at the funeral home.
Online condolence: www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

Roy Darden Bostick
Funeral Services for Mr. Roy Darden Bostick, 69, of West Monroe, were at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 5, 2009, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with the Rev. Lonnie Stewart officiating. Interment was in Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe.
The family received friends from 1 p.m. until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Online condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.

V. Erline Bowker
Funeral services for Mrs. V. Erline Bowker, 84, of West Monroe, were at 11 a.m. Friday, July 3, 2009, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home with Rev. Wesley Pittman officiating. Interment was in the Pavilion of Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Online condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.

Shirley Ann Brown
Funeral services for Mrs. Shirley Ann Brown, 78, of West Monroe, were at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe, with Rev. Tom Lowe officiating. Interment was at Mt. Vernon Church Cemetery.
Online condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.

Vera Doolittle Brown
Funeral Services for Mrs. Vera Doolittle Brown, 89, of West Monroe, were at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 4, 2009, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with the Rev. Raymond Doolittle officiating. Interment was in Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe.
The family received friends from 2 p.m. until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Online condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.

John Edward Clements
Graveside services for John Edward Clements, 87, of Monroe, were at 1 p.m. Monday, July 13, 2009, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Jessie Henderson officiating.

Cody Aaron Cook
Funeral services for Cody Aaron Cook, 15, of Monroe, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 17, 2009, at Loch Arbor Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Price officiating. Interment will follow at Loch Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today, July 16, at Loch Arbor Baptist Church under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Online condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.

Marty DeVille
Marty DeVille passed away Sunday, July 12, 2009, at Regency Hospital in Carrollton, Texas, after a lengthy illness. His funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 18, the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. David Willis officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Children and grandchildren will provide a special tribute by contributing music and scripture.

Johnny Grigsby
Funeral Services for Mr. Johnny Grigsby, 78 of West Monroe, formerly of Holly Ridge, were at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 2009, at White's Ferry Road Church of Christ with Mike Kellett officiating with Stan Fortenberry assisting. Interment was at Hasley Memorial Pavilion in West Monroe.
Online condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.

Juanita Mundo Guerriero
Funeral services for Juanita Mundo Guerriero were at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church with Msgr. Edmund Moore officiating. Interment was at St. Matthew Catholic Cemetery. Visitation preceded the services at the church.
Arrangements were by Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Martha Ann Harris
Memorial services for Mrs. Martha Ann Harris were at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 4, 2009, at Point Assembly of God, with Rev. Louis Bartet officiating. Interment was at Ruggs Bluff Cemetery in Downsville, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Mrs. Harris was born Nov. 16, 1941 in Monroe, and passed away July 1, 2009 in Downsville.
Online condolences: www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

George Wesley Humphries
Graveside services for Mr. George Wesley Humphries, 65, of West Monroe were at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 12, 2009, at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe with Rev. Tony Smith officiating.
Online condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.

Wellman Cecil Johnson
Funeral services for Mr. Wellman Cecil Johnson, 76, of Monroe, were at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 12, 2009, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Mike Sammons officiating. Interment was at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Stanley Douglas Matlock
Funeral services for Stanley Douglas Matlock, 42, of Marion, were at 10 a.m. Monday, July 13, 2009, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Jerry Price officiating. Interment was at Loch Arbor Cemetery.

Agnes Helen Mazie
Funeral services for Mrs. Agnes Helen Mazie, 83, of West Monroe, were at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at Lapine Assembly of God Church. Sister Mildred Lenard and Rev. George Bonner officiated. Interment was at Chatham Cemetery in Chatham under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Mrs. Mazie was born February 24, 1926 in Lagrange, Ga. and today, July 13, 2009, Agnes won her battle and went to be with the Lord.
She was preceded in death by her great-great granddaughter, Raelynn Hudleston and the love of her life her husband, Doyle Mazie.
Agnes retired from St. Francis Hospital 6th floor after spending 23 years caring for patients there. She was often heard to say how much she enjoyed her days there and she wished that she had never retired. It was never just a job, it was something she loved. Her favorite pasttime was playing bingo anytime that she could, she had many special friends there.
Survivors include her daughter, Linda Whitlock and husband, Harold; son, John David Hudleston and wife, Judy; her brother, Ivy Barkwell; granddaughters, Jennifer Trim and her special friend, Timothy Ward, and Tonya Whitlock; four grandsons, Kenneth Hudleston, David Scott Hudleston, Donald Hudleston and Ronald Hudleston; 15 great-grandchildren and special buddy great-grandson, Kaden Trim; two great-great grandchildren; and special friends, Linda Baxley and Gail Wheelis.
Pallbearers were Kenneth Hudleston, Scott Hudleston, Donnie Hudleston, Ronnie Hudleston, Timothy Ward and Bruce Trim.
Online condolences: www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

Clifford Clay Powell
Memorial Services for Mr. Clifford Clay Powell, 62, of West Monroe, were at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 2009, at Amazing Grace Worship Center in West Monroe, with Rev. Art Beebe officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Online condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.

Donald Dean Smith
Funeral services for Mr. Donald Dean Smith, 70, of West Monroe, were at 4 p.m. Friday, July 3, at Mulhearn Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Impson officiating. Interment was at Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens Cemetery.
Online condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.

Melba J. St. Vgine
Funeral services for Mrs. Melba J. St. Vgine were at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 2009, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Gerald Lewis officiating. Interment was at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Judy Free Till
Funeral services for Mrs. Judy Free Till, 86, of Marrero, formerly of Monroe, were at 10 a.m.Saturday, July 11, 2009, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Warren Waymond officiating. Interment was at Crowville Masonic Cemetery in Crowville.

Allen C. White
Funeral services for Allen C. White, 97, of Ouachita City, were at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 16, 2009, at Paron Baptist Church in Sterlington, with Rev. Jerrod Hawthorn officiating. Interment was in Ouachita City Cemetery in Union Parish under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

William White Jr.
Graveside services for Dr. William "Bill" White Jr., 61, of West Monroe, were at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 16, at New Hope Cemetery in Sibley. Officiating was Pastor Bryan Laue under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
A celebration of Dr. White's life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 18, at Westlakes Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 202 Winterpark Drive, West Monroe.
Dr. White passed away July 13, 2009.
Online condolences: www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.
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