The Town Talk from Alexandria, Louisiana • Page A4

4A THE OWN ALK Death Notices In Memoriams A memorial service celebrating the life of Lewis Milem will be held Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 2PM in the Live Oak Community Church, 8 Heyman Lane, Alexandria, LA with old friend, Rev. Bill Housley officiating. Eddie, age 58, was born October 3, 1956 and passed away March 5, 2015 at Rapides Regional Medical Center. He was a graduate of Northwestern State University, an accomplished musician, avid hunter and fisherman, loving husband, father and friend who touched many people in his lifetime. He was a multi trades inspector for the City of Alexandria.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Lewis E. Milem, Sr. and Alma Vealy Milem; and daughter, Keila Milem. He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Melissa Tarver Milem; brother, David Milem (Elizabeth) of Austin, TX; son, Lewis E.

Milem III; step-son, Jason Sanders of Shreveport, LA; step-daughter, Amanda authier (Dustin) of Alexandria, LA; and 2 God daughters, Amelia and Adeline. To extend online condolences, please visit www. magnoliafuneralhome.com Lewis Milem March 10, 1925 March 18, 2015 Memorial service for Dewey Albert Baum will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2015 in the Chapel of Rush Funeral Home, Pineville with the Reverend Nathan Martin officiating. Interment will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Military Honors, in Ball, Louisiana under the direction of Rush Funeral Home in Pineville, Louisiana.

Mr. Baum, 90, of Pineville, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at the V.A. Medical Center, Pineville. Dewey was an U.S. Army Veteran serving in combat under General Patton during WWII in the European Theater.

On July 6, 1944 he was wounded in combat in France. He was later awarded the Purple Heart Medal and the Bronze Battle Star. Dewey was a lifetime member of the D.A.V. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Lula Baum; one son, Donald Baum. Those left to cherish his memory include his son, Charles W.

Baum and wife Sandra of Pineville; two daughters, Cathryn Grant and husband Bobby of Pineville, Linda Irby and husband Don of Alexandria; one brother, Travis Baum and wife Velva of Pineville; ten grandchildren; eleven great-great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. Friends may visit with the family at Rush Funeral Home in Pineville on Friday, March 20, 2015 from 12 p.m. until time of service. Friends may post online messages of condolence for the Baum family by visiting www.rushfh.com.

Dewey Albert Baum Funeral services for Phillip Cooper Sandon will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 20, 2015, in The Chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville, with Richard Gasser and Gilbert Reese officiating. Burial will follow in Pollock Cemetery. Visitation will be observed from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service. Pallbearers will be his father and Edison Ross Ewert.

Phillip Cooper Sandon, 5 months, of Denham Springs, passed from this life on Sunday, March 15, 2015, at his residence. Although he was not here but a short time he will be greatly missed and never forgotten. Those left to cherish his memory include his parents, Jon and Kari Hebert Sandon; brother, Jaymien Sandon; paternal grandparents, Richard and Lynelle Sandon and maternal grandparents, and Kandes Hebert. To extend online condolences to the Sandon family, please visit us at www.hixsonbrothers.com. Phillip Cooper Sandon James Gilbert Wright James Gilbert Wright, 97, of Dry Creek, passed away from this life on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at his residence.

Arrangements under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home, DeRidder. Robert James Price Robert James Price, 71, of Pineville, passed away at his residence. His remains rest in the professional care of Gonzaque- Williams Mortuary. Daisy M. Sampson Daisy M.

Sampson, 71, of Cheneyville, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at her residence. Arrangements under the direction of Good Shepherd Funeral Home, Alexandria. Sidney James Sullivan Jr. Sidney James Sullivan, 75, of Tioga, entered eternal rest on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at his residence. Arrangements have been entrusted to Rush Funeral Home, Pinevi lle.

August 18, 1942 March 12, 2015 Johanna Engelsman McDonald, 72, a longtime resident of Huntsville, passed away on March 12, 2015 after a brief illness. Jo was born in Baton Rouge and raised in Alexandria, Louisiana, the daughter of John C. and Una Engelsman. As a child, Jo began to cultivate a love of reading that endured throughout her life. She was an honor graduate of Bolton High School in 1960.

Always a top student, she graduated from Louisiana Tech University in 1963 with a degree in mathematics. While at college, Jo met her future husband, Dr. Clyde McDonald. They were married in 1963 and lived in New Orleans where Jo worked as a middle school math teacher to support the family. They soon moved around the country with the Army, first to Indiana and later to Texas.

The young family, now with two children, moved to Huntsville in 1975 to start a medical practice. Jo worked as a math tutor and managed the finances for the medical practice and later, an oil and convenience store business. She volunteered many hours helping at her school, Monte Sano Elementary. Jo enjoyed speaking with people all over the world using Ham radio, and became one of the first women in Alabama to earn the most advanced level of Ham radio license. Later in life, Jo touched the lives of many people through her role as a counselor with the Beginning Experience support group.

A world traveler, she especially enjoyed an extended stay in France, where she honed her watercolor painting skills. Her artwork has been shown in several galleries around Huntsville. She worked tirelessly as a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and the Friends of the Library. Jo found a new love in her life when she met Glenn Nettleton. They shared an interest in computers, and Jo soon joined him as a technology instructor with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UAH.

She also enjoyed lively discussions with her Sunday school class at Valley United Methodist Church. Jo always liked meeting and talking with new people and was a friend to everyone she met. She loved to entertain and enjoyed an active social life, frequently hosting gatherings of friends at her home on Monte Sano. She found much joy in supporting and actively participating in each of her and lives. Jo is survived by her children Kelly McDonald of Huntsville and Tom McDonald of Austin; daughter- in-law, Emily McDonald; grandchildren, Sage and Lexie Jordan, Lydia, Joanna, and Audrey McDonald; brother, the Honorable John D.

Engelsman of Baton Rouge; nephews, Greg and Alex Engelsman; and her dear friend Glenn Nettleton. On Saturday, March 21, a visitation will be held at 1 pm at Valley United Methodist Church in Huntsville, AL, immediately followed by a memorial service at 2 pm. The service will be conducted by Rev. Sherry Birney and Rev. Tim Tatum.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor to the Friends of the Library, at www.hmcpl. Johanna Engelsman McDonald Sunrise: March 8, 1969 Sunset: March 13, 2015 Bro. Kevin Al Hall of Alexandria, LA, a graduate of Peabody High School Class of 1974. He attended LSUA and a member of the Rose of Sharon Baptist Church in Alexandria from childhood, pastored by Rev. Larry D.

Smith and the late Rev. W.A. White. He will be truly missed by family and friends. Bro.

Kevin Al Hall Cantrail Strong Cantrail Strong, 3, of Alexandria, passed away Monday, March 16, 2015 at his residence. Arrangements have been entrusted to Robinson Family Mortuary, Pineville. Jessie Lee Lessier Jessie Lee Lessier, 74, of Alexandria, passed away Friday, March 13, 2015 at his residence. Arrangements have been entrusted to Robinson Family Mortuary, Pineville. January 21, March 17, 2015 John Abrusley, Jr, of Fulshear, Texas entered into eternal peace on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 in Houston, Texas with his loving wife, Lavanda by his side.

Born January 21, 1950 in Oakdale, Louisiana, after completing high school, Mr Abrusley graduated from Louisiana Tech University and later joined his father at Dept Store in Oakdale, Louisiana. In 1998, he and Lavanda moved to Fulshear, Texas to start a new chapter in their lives, and he eventually founded Lost Circulation Management which continues on today. Mr. Abrusley was an avid hunter, golfer, and loved to RV around the country with Lavanda. He was a devoted family man, who adored and cherished time spent with his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Abrusley, Sr. and nephew Robert David Those left to mourn his passing are his loving wife of fifty years, Lavanda Abrusley; his three children, Chris Abrusley, and his wife, Toni, Robbie Abrusley, and his wife, Kasey, Stephanie Blyth, and her husband Matt; his mother, Nelva Abrusley; his brother, Bobby Abrusley, and wife, Nancy; his sister, Susan Richeson, and her husband, Mark; Eleven grandchildren and one great-grandchild: Missy, Joseph, Nina, Brienne, William, Nick, Alex, Jacob, Brady, Charlie, Madi and Jack. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Friends may call at Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale, on Friday March 20, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.

and on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until time of service. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Funeral services for Mr.

Abrusley will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2015 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Oakdale, Louisiana with Father Jose Vattakunnel officiating. Interment will follow in Resthaven Cemetery, Oakdale, Louisiana under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Robert David Abrusley, Jr. Foundation either online at www.robertdavidabrusleyfoundation.org or mailed to Stephanie Blyth, 32702 Whitehaven Pl, Fulshear, TX 77441.

Friends may post online messages of condolence for the Abrusley family by visiting www.rushfh.com. John Abrusley, Jr. July 24, 1959 March 18, 2015 Funeral services for William Sweat will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2015 in the Chapel of Rush Funeral Home, Pineville with the Reverend Joey Rudisill officiating. Interment will be at Drakes Fork Cemetery in Cravens, under the direction of Rush Funeral Home in Pineville, Louisiana Mr.

Sweat, age 55, of Tioga, Louisiana, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at his residence in Pineville, Louisiana. Randy was a member of Wilda Baptist Church, Cotile. He was an avid fisherman and a huge Nascar and sports fan. He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids. Randy worked for many years on the road as an outside salesperson selling millwork.

He never met a stranger and always had a story with a sense of humor. He was a very kind person, loved animals, always practicing catch and release. He is preceded in death by his father, James William Sweat. He is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Janet Sweat of Tioga; his mother, Carmen Sweat of Alexandria; one son, James Sweat and wife Courtney of Alexandria; two brothers, Steven Earl Sweat of Alexandria and Charles Sweat of Alexandria; three grandchildren, Kesslyn Sweat, Reagan Sweat and Payton Sweat. Friends may visit with the family at Rush Funeral Home in Pineville on Friday, March 20, 2015 from 5:00 p.m.

until 9:00 p.m. and again on Saturday March, 21, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. until time of service. Friends may post online messages of condolence for the Sweat Family by visiting www.rushfh.com. William Sweat Terry Boswell Terry Boswell, 75, of Provencal, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2015.

Arrangements under the direction of Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home, Natchitoches. Thurman Durr Thurman Durr, 90, of Robeline, passed away Monday, March 16, 2015. Arrangements under the direction of Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home, Natchitoches.

Jack Thomas Harlan Jack Thomas Harlan, 88, of Pineville, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria. Arrangements under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Pineville. Funerals Baum Dewey Albert of Pineville, 2 p.m. Rush Funeral Home, Pineville. Boswell Terry of Provencal, 10 a.m.

Provencal United Pentecostal Church, Provencal. Bowden Barry Lynn of Vidalia, 1 p.m. Funeral Home, Ferriday. Dickens Elaine of Oakdale, 2 p.m., Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale. Durr Thurman of Robeline, 1 p.m.

Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home, Natchitoches. Gauthier Roy Adras of Hessmer, 11:30 a.m. St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Hessmer.

Lewis Phillip K. of Leesville, 10 a.m. LaCamp Pentecostal Church, LaCamp. James Sr. Roy A.

of Boyce, 1 p.m. Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Alexandria. Reynaud Richard of Marksville, 5 p.m. Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Marksville. Sandon Phillip Cooper of Denham Springs, 2 p.m.

Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Pineville. Wright William of Jonesville, 11 a.m. Jonesville Pentecostal Church, Jonesville..